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Lighting by Gas.
BY G. A. EWING, N. D.

As early as 1858, or about 226 year:
ago, scientists first called attention tc
streams Of infammable gas issuing
from deep mines and wells in Goa
districts. But up to within 100 wears
ago the smutty tallow candle or lard
lamp was the only practical source Of
artificial lighting.
In 1889 the Rev. John Clayton
called public attention to an experl-
ment by which he had distilled a crude
gas from coal; but it was not until
more than fifty years later that the
possibility of applying this artificial
product to the production Of light was
demonstrated.
In 1892, less than 100 years ago,
one William Murdock constructed the
first successful apparatus for the man
ufacture of artificial gas, by means of
which he lighted his residence and
Office in Cornwall, England.
The next practical attempt at light
ing by gas was at Rednith, Cornwall,
England, in 1902; and in 1905, seven
ty-nine years ago, the cotton mills at
Stafford, England. were lighted in a
similar way. London Bridge was
thus lighted in 1918, and the new in
novation was first introduced into
Paris in 1920.
To-day every city of importance in
the civilized world, except few that
felicitate themselves with the more
brilliant electrical illumination, is
lighted by artificial gas, obtained from
the distillation Of coal, or petroleum
oil, and hundreds of millions Of dol
lars are invested in its manufacture.
Notwithstanding it is immensely
cheaper than previous methods of il
Elimination, as well as far more con-
venient, the needs Of our time demand
a cheaper article for artificial light
ing, and scientists are seeking for it
in improved electrical apparatus, while
they neglect and ignore the almost
natural resources lying
undeveloped at our feet.
When we consider that the idea of
producing artificial gas light grew out !
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Tribute Of Respect.

JACKSON, o., July ldth, 1851.
To the Oficers and alembers of Salt Lick Lodge No
All, l. .. y. F.I
We, your committee appointed to draft resolutions
expressive of the heart felt of the Lodge for
death of our late brother, John H. Clewers, late
member of Pittssburg City Lodge No 1876, o. o. F.,
Kansas, respectfully submit the following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Divine Providence to
remove from our midst late brother, John FL.
Cewers, and while do not TO search the in
scrutable wisdom of Him who giveth and who taketh
away we hHmtly bow kefqre His dispensations,
and learn anew that In the midst of life we ere In
death; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That while deeply mourn his death,
and sadly realize that time replace the loss
of beloved brother, we find consolation in the
belief that 1t is well with him for whom mourn.
Resolved, That while we deeply sympathize with
the family of our deceased brother commend
them to the keeping of Him who ordereth all things
for the best, and share with them a hope of re-
union in better world where parting shall be no
more.
Resolved That these resolutions be spread upon the
records of the Lodge. and copy thereof be transmit
ted the family Of deceased and Pitts
burg City Lodge No. l96, l. o. o: F., Kansas, and
each of the spapers of Jackson for publication,
GEORGE w. DAVIS,
JOSEPH GREsS,
A. w. LONG,
Committee.
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PETREA. OHIO. july -, 1884.

To the Editors of the Standard:
Well, business is again booming in
this vicinity. Ten and twelve flats
leave the Indiana mine per day. A
wreck or two week on the road keeps
US back little; yet, on the whole, we
are doing very well. Our brother mi
aefs in Hooking are having a little
temporary trouble. We sent them a
little assistance this week in the shape
of twelve Or fifteen hundred dollars
in grub. hope by the time this is
used up they will have settled their
difficulty. They are fighting against
syndicate that have unlimited capi-
tai. They will be compelled to see
their places filled by foreign paupers
or unintelligent labor, a species of
labor which is not practicable OR
profitable to any class Of operators.
The operators of Hooking, or any
other place, will find it more to their
advantage to always hire practical
miners, and Use restriction in place of
reduction, and keep going all the tirne.
Lockouts and strikes are disastrous to
any laboring community. Capital,
to accomplish great results, should not
Cypress labor; for the higher the
standard of labor goes, the greater the
result to capital.
Our prospects for crop Of potatoes
Or corn IN this yieinity are not flatter-
ing at present. Our springs AND wells
are getting very low.
Mr.. Mcclintick, of Chillicothe, is
having his farm surveyed, which sur
rounds this place He is getting the
range of the lines and locations of the
corners. This is the great coal farm,
from which have been g2ined thou
sands of tons, but in the time of the |
great panic those mines were aban-
loned, and haye never resumed. It
has been reported that in the near fns
ture those mines will again be opened |
N new places, and work resumed. IL
his be true, our place will soon be
booming with business.
No excitement over Cleveland and
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Mineral Springs.

The celebrated Adams County Min
eral Springs are now ready for the
reception of guests. Good hotel ac-
commodations, $500 per day. Cot
tages per week for each person, $500.
These Springs are popular with some
of our people who have attended them.
A Fl. McFerson is the proprietor.
These justly celebrated springs are
situated in a beautiful valley in the
eastern part of the county. The
springs 1.-TWO in number) flow from
the eastern base of the mountain, and
the scenery around is picturesque and
beautiful From the summit of the
mountains tn at surround this quiet
retreat the most beautiful views can
be had.
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Trap Shooting!

Last Thursday, the day set for the
match between the gun clubs of Jackson
and Cove, was one of the hottest days
imaginable. The sun beat down like a
furnace fire, literally scorching the dry
earth. Along towards noon an occasional
cloud appeared, giving promise of slight
relief from the heat in the afternoon, but
these clouds soon vanished, giving the
sun full play. The time set for the shoot
ing was 1 o'clock, and the place Kyle's
meadow, on the Railroad, opposite the
residence of Mr., Carr. At the hour ap-
pointed large crowd assembled. but it
was an hour or more before every thing
was gotten in readiness. The trap was
set in the meadow, the men, in shooting,
facing to the southeast. The distance
was fifteen yards rise, twelve single clay
pigeons each. The following is the
score:
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ssTime's Movements, Oh, How FIeetr'

July 18th, 1868, was the day that
the Democrats, under the guidance of
one of their favorite leaders, John
Morgan, the horse thief, destroyed the
STANDARD Office Twenty one years
The man who will get to vote for the
first time for President next Novem-
Der, was then q babe. Among the
men who were then prominent in this
place, but now dead, we think of W.
K. Hastings, O. C. Miller, Levi Dun
gan, Porter DuHadway, |. L. Mona
Ian, and many others.
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From Iowa.

OCHEYEDAN, Iowa,
July 7, 1884.
To the Editors of the Standard:
see letters in the Standard from
other parts of the great Northwest,
so thought your readers would like to
hear from Northwestern Iowa.
This part of Iowa has been settled
about Is years. May and June were
quite dry here, and crops suffered for
the want of rain. But July, so far,
has been good growing weather, and
all kinds of grain are looking we'll at
this writing.
This part of Iowa is being settled
very rapidly. Land is worth from Sc
to SIS per acre. The soil is well
adapted to farming. Stock raising in
a few years will be the leading indus
try Of this part of Iowa.
The prospects for good crop all
over the north west are very encour-
aging. [ leave here to-day for Neb.
D. w. GILLILAND,
Dakota City, Dakota Co., Neb.
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'The pledge of our devotion to the
principles and the cause now insepa-
rable in the history of this Republic
from the labors and the name of
Samuel J. Tilden.' n.''-Democratic Plat
form.
Yes, the name of Tilden and the
party should go laundering down the
ages as one and inseparable. The
first thing the party did after it was
born was to steal the wages of labor
ing people, and the last public act of
Tilden's life was to try to steal the
Presidency. Yes, they are the same.
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ONE MORE!
Reuben Palmer's Sudden and Horrible
Death!

On Tuesday morning a young man
named Reuben Palmer was killed in
the Indiana Mine owned by Drew &
Wasson. He was working in his
room, when shot," or blast, was
fired in an adjoining room, the force
of the shot breaking through and
injuring him so that he died shortly
after being brought out. He was a
son Of Mr.. Cyrus Palmer, who lives
near this place. Coroner Smith is in
vestsgating the matter.
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This dry, cool weather, is a firstrate
time to have roofs put on buildings, and
Graham is just the man to do the work
for you. The wells and cisterns are scarce
of water, and it is the time pumps can
most easily be put in. Graham can do
you fine job in this line. There are no
raging thunder storms just now, but they
will come in due time. Graham can put
you up good rods. He can also sell you
stoves. crates and tinWare.
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These targets or s'pigeons" are made of
clay. baked. and are frequently hit by the
shot without being broken. quite a
number of times the shot were distinctly
heard to strike the sailing pigeon" with
out breaking. Thus John McKitterick of
this place struck large majority of the
"hirds'' he shot at, but failed to break
them.
The Jackson Club used new breech-
loading guns, nearly all of the Cove boys
Hseing old muzzle leaders. This has no
significance, other than this; The very
best authority on guns claims that good
muzzle-loader will do effective work, at
the same distance, with less powder than
a breech-loader is much safer and more
desirable gun.
One comic feature of the match was
when ene of the CoVe hoys-J, I. Pratt,
we believe-came up to the mark and
fired, having forgotten to put shot in one
barrel, popping away at the flying "pig=
con" with blank cartridge.
Taking this match altogether, both
sides did miserable shooting for exper-
fenced gunners. There was a sweepstake
match afterward, first money being won
by Charles Thornhill, of Coalton.
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The Fruit Season.

Yes, put up fruit. Eat all the fruit
you can, and you will be healthy, and
reasonably happy. Get all the articles
you need for putting up fruit,
and putting it on the table,
and eating it. Fruit does not look well
or taste well, if put upon wooden plates
or "trenchers," or eaten with wooden
spoons and rusty iron knives.
Get all nice things, such as are now
made of queensware, glass, silver, &C., at
Mrs. n. j. Graham's great store, at the
old Andres tavern,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Some of our Democratic exchanges
bring the awful tidings that Logan
was once a slave-catcher. Well,
suppose he had been. Every Dem
ocrat in the United States, prior to
1866, was engaged in the same bust
nooc
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NORTHWESTERN OHIO
n N0RMALSCH0oL


- ADA, HARDIN COUNTY OHIO
@. ne largest and most hourishing school in the
Sde. us enrolment the last year was over 1000
studentS twenty seven regular teachers are em-
poyed sliS in advance will pay board, room rent
weeks; &2S in advance will pay the same for ten
weeks Board by the week in private families 81 60
20 200 room rent, 35 to 70 cents per week TtIiton
ssoO per term. Textbooks rented cheap. Good freq
nprary. 80 extra charge for Vocal Music, Penmans
can enter at any time; Classes will be formed 10 ac-
comodate all, nor will they be large as not to AZ
md competent We pay travelling expenses if every-
thlng Is not as represented First fall term begins
aug. IL 1854 second fall term Oct 2l winter term
Jan 6, 1885, Send for catalogue. Give address in full
ID. 5. LEHR, a. NJ, President
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The Chlllicothe Daily News has
consolidated with the Ross County
Register. The new firm is "The News
Register Publishing Company" The
News is lively little paper, and the
Register is one Of the best papers in
the State
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Ben. Butler says the Democratic
party was beaten in 1880 by the word
'only," placed after the word ''rev-
enue." They will be beaten this year
on general prinioiples-or general
lack of them.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Curtis, Schurz, and the other little
political toads, are pumping in wind
and swelling themselves to explode at
the Blaine OK in November.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

The Democracy resolved, at Chi
cago, that gold and siver are the good
old Democratic money. Ten years
ago they were bowling for green
backs equal to the demands of trade" "
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Cleveland and Hendricks are styled
"the Kangaroo ticket" as the Demo
Gratis admire the tail more than the
head. Cleveland does, himself.
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"Rough on Rats clears out Rats, Mice. 15c
"Rough on Corns," for Corps, Bunions. 15c.
Thin people. "Wells' Health Remover" re-
stores health and Vigor, cures dyspepsia, &c. 81.
Rough on Toothache," instant relief. l5c.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
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"Buchu-p paiba, ''great kidney and urinary cure.
Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
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Trough on Coughs" troches. 15c.; liquid, Csc.
For children. slow in development, puny
and delicate, use Wells Health Renewer,"
Though on Dentistn Tooth Powder Try it. l5c.
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual De-
bility cur I'd by "Wells' Health Renewer." ST..
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feverish-
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Stinging. irritation, all Kidney and Urinary
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Night sweats, fever, chiIls, malaria, dyspep-
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My husband (writes LADY, is three times
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If you arc falling, broken, worn out and
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Prevalence ofKidney complaint in America;
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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Grover Cleveland's chief notoriety
was gained by hanging two Irishman,
John Gaffney and Patrick Morrissey,
in 1872. He will hear another drop
fall in next November.
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The Democratic platform has moth
ing to say upon the subject Of poly
gamy. The faith of the party is en-
bodied in the life of their candidate.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

There was cry among Eastern
Democrats for a soldier for second
place on the ticket. The tried a SOL
dier for the first place four years ago.
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Hendricks in this community. Every
one satisfied with the nomination
An Independent ticket will be placed
N the field in this county.
G.. w. REYNOLDS.
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The Democrats offer two great ar
guments in proof Of Cleveland 8 states
manship-that he hung two Irishmen
in Buffalo, and raised a family with
out getting married.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Ha! The Democrats have a crusher
on Logan. They point the finger of
scorn at him and say: HE was once
a Democrat.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Many delegates went to Chicago
carrying red bandapas, and came away
carrying red noses.
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LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the Postofice at Jack
son. OHIO, for the week ending July IL, 1884.
Alexander Caleb, Baker j. H.
Byers Mrs. Harriet, Jinkens Marthan,
Ming Martin, Stierd Thomas,
Servest Delker, Shodan James.
ssvless Julia, Walsh Mamie b.,
Watts VIM. g., Weeks Eug. j.
Persons sending for advertised letters will please
send a written receipt.
1fnot called for in four weeks will be sent to Dead
Letter Offce.
Persons calling for of these please say
'ad vertised," and give date of list.
B. F. HoLCoMB, P. NJ.
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"The Democratic party pledges
itself to purify the administration
from corruption" says the Democratic
platform. Thus the Democratic party
in a public platform. pledges itself to
remain out of Office. For that is the
only way iu can purify the admins
tration-to stay out of it.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

A large number of Italians, guarded
by Pinkerton's police, have gone to
work in the Hooking Valley.
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They do things up rightly in Texas.
Two men fought duel with pistols,
in Galveston hotel, one evening last
week, and both were killed.
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1t is not a subject Of wonder that
Beecher comes square out as a Demo-
crat. If any value attaches to human
testimony, he has been showing de-
cidedly Democratic tendencies for
years. Let the Democracy kill the
fatted calf. The boy has come home.
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The Probate Judge has received a Pc
tition signed by eighty-four teachers,
asking for the re-appointment of G. W.
Harbarger as School Examiner.
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Notice

me Undersigned has been duly appointed and oual
Ined oy the Probate Court of Jackson County 0hio
executor OF the last will and testament of Edwar n
Craotree, Sr, deceased late of Jackson Onnntv -
,o,, EDWARD E. CRABTREE JR
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Probate Court.

Accounts filed for settlement in the
following cases;
M. K. Steele, guardian of Harriet Dow
ney;
D. W. Evans, administrator of W. W,
Evans;
David Hays, executor of w. E. Crab
tree;
S. M. Pollock, assignee of Alex. Dicka-
son.
In the last named case an order to pay
a 25 per cent. dividend to creditors was
made.
In re. Elizabeth Roberts, insane: in
quest held, w. E. Williams, NJ. D., medi-
cal witness; an application made for her
admission to asylum.
Inre estate of Richard Masters: mo-
tion of the guardians of minor children
| to quit claim interests in real estate, Sus-
| tanned.
w. T. Lewis, guardian of Sarah Mary
Jones: petition to sell land; summons to
defendant ordered.
John Wall, alien, of Wales; declaration
for citizenship filed.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED:
l. -
G. James jones and Minnie Davis:
-.==l-.z,-=r:-=z-=-=
DIR. Evans, of The Eye and Ear Insti=
tute, will again visit Jackson, at the
Isham House, Aug. I'd; Wellston, Aug
3D., Bundy House. Many of the friends
of j. E. Ferree will rejoice to know that
Mrs. Ferree has been restored to sight
again. Read her testimonial. Words are
too feeble to express her gratitude:
"WELLsTON, JACKSON Co., o.,
"June 20. 1884.
sTo all who are in any way afflicted
with eye disease: l would urge upon all
such the importance of going to the Co
lumbus Eye and Ear Institute and be
cured. For over fifteen months had
been suffering untold agonies with my
left eye. The cornea was liberated and
covered with thick, dense opacity.
could not bear particle of light. The
pain was so severe that was reduced in
flesh, AND ny nervous system completely
Frustrated. No rest. / heard Of DR..
Evans great success, and applied to him
for treatment, but without much hope of
being benefited, but was assured by him
that 1 could be helped. My improvement
was rapid and permanent, and my general
health is better than it has been for
twenty-five years. So great has been the
changes, that my friends say that 1 don't
look like the same person. Again 1
would urge those who are afflicted to 60
to DR.. E. S. Evans, Columbus, o.
"Mrs. E. D. FERREE,
81. E. FERREE'
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Alex. Dickson still fingers, but Is
very near death,
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Subscriptions in cash for the benefit
OF striking miners in Hooking Valley,
taken in Coalton District:
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Notice.

Inc undersigned has been appointed by the Probate
Court OF jackson County Ohio Administrator on fhe
estate or Peter Pickrel deceased late Of Lick Town
sh ip, in said County. DAVID IT, PICKPTTTT TTh-
1Qjuly3w " AAHh'
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Mrs. Sam. Brown is dead. She was
formerly Miss Tab. Richardson. }
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Take Nntipa

,,A All persons indebted by note book account to
Mrs W. f. Hale will please call and settle at once as
all accounts must be closed by August 20, 1891. =
Kindly yours.
MRS. W. F. HALE.
,-,,o,.- Per II.
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Prohibition Meetings
CAMPAIGN OPENED F!

JACKSON, July 18th, at O'Clock P. M, on Consti.
tutonal Prohibition and in the interest of Prohibi-
tion party. Come one; come all. By order of
COMMITTEE
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Beecher may well say of Cleveland
"He is man after my own heart.
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Horace Boggs and wife have new
boy baby.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

WANTED.-A good secondhand
Office table and book case. Inquire at
STANDARD Office.
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OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY g sE4AwAsE L. oHo

I Ss e mig @ | s @
7Sa-9m
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Ladies who would retain freshness a
vivacity don't fail to try "Wells' Health F
newer"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-17

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice,
cleared out by "Rough on Rats" 15c.
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For children, slow in DEVELOPMENT, puny
and delicate, use wells Health ReneWer,"