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The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18
Professional Stranglers.

Thugs are known to have existed
during he seventeenth century, VIXEN
they used female decoys for the uu-
wary traveller, as they did within The
present century, though they are of a
much older date than that period. Ile
fraternity is not composed OF men OF
one caste, but Of people of di erent
castles and religions, and vim in ditlef-
ent districts, ha ing secret signs and
peculiar dialect known to all those who
are initiatedinto thefraternity. Strange
to say, however, the maority of them
are nominally Tot Hindoos, but Moham-
medans, aud their tradition is that they
originally sptang from seven tribes, all
of that religion. living in the neighbor-
hood of Delhi. from which they We're
dislodged in the seventeenth Century.
The Hindoos, however, say that the
caste was in existence long before
Mohammeds time. But they all agree
IN worshiping the Hindoo god Mali OBJ
serve the II ndoo feasts in her honor,
presents oHerin- s at temples, and, es-
pecially after any murder, present to
her piece of silver and some sugar,
hey may be said to be q Hindoo sect.
hose who are init ated into the body
are taught the secret signs, but only
those who apply the moose receive the
sacred wafer Of Thuggee, which is be-
lieyed to change mans whole nature.
from boyhood to manhood they are
taught to look upon the stranou-
lation OF unotlending victims as their
calling in life. into which they are
gradually initiated. First, the neophyte
is employed as a scout, or sotah, only,
his duty being to give warning of the
approach of a traveller Sometimes
women and children, as less apt to be
snspe ted, are employed in this work
then he is allowed to see the orpse
after it has been strangled, and to as
sst at the interment; lastly, after a
solemn initiation by meaus of the sa-
/ cred sugar, he is elevated to the rank
OF a bhuttote or strangler, and allowed
to use the moose or roomal, by which
the victims are dispatched. The whole
gang IS governed by a jamadar. sirtlar
or chief, and las attached to it gurn
or teacher. Nothing about their runholy
calling is, however, in the Thugs ewes
unholy; on the contrary, everything is
sacred. The lughaees or grave diggers
constitute one OF the highest grades in
the order. The pickaxe with which the
grave is dug is solemnly forged aud
consecrated. 1t is considered as a oift
from Kali and looked upon accordingly
with great veneration. Every seventh
day it is brought out and worshipped
and no matter how pressing the neces
sity, the grave can be dug by no othel
instrument. All the Thugs follow som,
ostensiDle trade, but travel about from
place TO place under various disguises
struggling into villages in twos ant
threes. and meeting al strangers
Secrecy is one of the essentials of theii
work; never will they knowingly stran
gle vi tim in the presen of any on,
not belonging to their order.-1he Peo
pies of The World.
-Gold-plated spoons are used h
fashionable New York restaurants. :
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18

"PAe Isle of stenness,' says Dr. His.
bert, presents a scene of unequaled
desolation. In stormy winter large
blocks OF stone are overturned or are
removed from their native bells and
carried to 4 distance almost incredible.
Iii the winter Of 1892 Il tabular mass
eight feet two inches by seven feet aud
five feet one inch thick, was slodged
from its bed and carrie to a distance
81 from eighty q ninety feet. But the
most bl me scene Is whore q mural
pile 81 porpllyry escaping the process
Of dis sntegration lhat il devastating the
coast. appears to have been left, as a
sort Of of rampant against the inroads
OF the 3can. The allan ic, when pro-
vokcd wintry gales, batters aga INST
il with all the force Of real artl cry,
and the waves in their repeated as
saults have at len iii forced for them-
selves an entrance This breach,
named the Grind of the Nayr, is
wilencd every winter by the over
whelmiug surge, That, finding q pas
sage through, it separates large stones
from its sides and forces them no less
than one hundred and eighty feet In
two or ihrec spots, the fragments
together IN immense heaps, that appear
# as aH accumulation Of cuhcal masses,
the product 81 some quarry.
\ la Eoeupss, whore the sea has found
less resistant material, an immense
cavern las neen Followed by the action
of the waves to u depth of 20 feet.
HE coast OF Yorkshire fnrn shes evil.
dence Of the destructive action Of the
water upon III land, many ots laid
down Oh the old maps as The sites OF
towns being now simply sand banks
Many places once towns of note are
now only recorded in history, among
them layensperg, which was Al one
4 time rival Of Hull and 81 50 much
Il Importance sa port that from it Edward
4 Haliul and the coniederated English
y bar MS sailed il t3Z 10 invade Scot
land, and il was hero that Henry -.
landed in l3a9 10 depose kiehard II.
Tbs once tlourishing seaport now con-
sisis mainly Df se tensiye sands, dry at
low water.
Rapid decay has also taken place On
tile shores ot Norfolk and suffolk. A
\ certain inn was built 1T Slerington,
4 AMI Il was calculated that Sc enty
years would pass be ore the sea would
reach the " o, the computations being
based upon previous occurrences which
demonstrated an average annual loss
ii one yard of land Rut no allowance
having cen made for the fact that the
land sloped from the sea, the devasta-
ton was more rapid than la been ex-
pected, the premises were swept away
i'll al less time than had been antci.
patcd.
In another way, the action Of wa er
tends 10 encr ach upon the land and car
ry ii 10 sea One would hardly b lieve
that the rainealls in theiGterior had ANY
appreeiab!e 4 ect in this direction. but
some eminent ge ,logists assert that The
inqucnce of ii aud rainIalls ia tbs re-
spect is not inconsiderable in the course
81 me. Instances, according 10 these
authorities, might be referred to, but
TIE limit d space prevents it. it may
be going too deeply into the subject Il
consider that tie more earth there il
,,Yo5InJ f,t5t 4br. ena tt,a bt.rba. ~ sa,
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18

by new process of making
'rolled-gold ware l5a pairs of brace
leis can lie plated with one ounce n
gold CAiceSo Herald,
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18
Ar YHr M1HlNa Or THE HIK

When the wh hp.pnor-wl lls are calling,
And the apple-bOOms Nic lalllns
With tender lint fnrcstnlllng
Summers blush np ~ the glass;
Whore the little stars are X eping
Watch above no meadow sleep ng,
Ana the lack o'.ant tn's pleNnK
VIII meet mg huan!c lass
WIN seek her; ! viii tnd her;
wiil sisly stral behind her;
Ani wish kiesps Wi,l blind her
I'hlsio sets the j ppJ dny,
And when The baileF heading
And the summer rose i shedding
Oh, theiuil be Il merlY welding
AT tho making o the hay
-,sanuel M1itiuIi Pcck u HInfldttdn.
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18
The Dutch have not controllad n,

The Dutch have not controlled the
nutmeg trade for many years. They
tried 10 contine the growth of the nut
meg to the Banda Islands, which they
owned, but the nutmeg pigeons car
RED the nuts into all the surrounding
countries, and the trees grew and
hourished in spite of the would-b be
monopolists.-M Y Herald.
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18

A Chinaman re emily died in Una
tilla, Ore, and when he was buried by
his countrymen his worldly effe Is were
put in the grave with him. The next
day q couple of tramps appeared on
the streets offering the articles for sale.
The Magnolia gazette., 1884-09-18

Gold-plated spoons are used Ia
fashionable New York restaurants. >
az Y Mail,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
LATEsT TELEGRAPHIC.
rHE GOVERNORS APPEAL.



Tho People Of Ohio Asked to Aid tho Flood
Sufferers.
COLUMBUS, Feb, l3.-The following
proclamation was issued yesterday even
Ing.
10 the People Of Ohio:
The distress existing along our south
ern border cannot we'll be exaggerated.
Many thousands Of our fellow citizens
are without food and shelter. The press
has brought ylyidly TO tho attention of
ua all the details OF the sorrow Hnd suf'
fering which the present food has on.
tailed upon our people The duty Of
citizens Of Ohio is 10 furnish relief and
that immediatly, | urge upon every
community In the State 10 organize NJ
once for the purpose OF providing for
the relief Of their unfortunate fellow
citizens who live on the banks OF the
Ohio, Everything IL needed, aud at
every point along the State boundary,
except nj Cincinnati, which In taking
care Of her own sufferers; money, cloth
ing, shelter aud food must be provided,
ana that speedily, or l0ss 0f life VIII be
tho result An energetic committee, OF
which Mr., 7, W, Huntington IL chair
man, haa been organized IN Columbus.
This committee Will undertake the task
Of distribution. II the General Assem-
bly, should provide for the creation Of a
State RELIEF commission the appoint
menta will be made immediately and
said commission will also undertake the
task of distribution. No time should be-
loat OrgauiZatl,n N slOuld be plIepto1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
THE OGDEN HOUSE
Rs-opened with Grand Hall aud banquet
Thursday Evening,

Ro-opened with u Grand Hall aud banquet
Thursday Evening.
The Ogden House ball and banquet
was the great affair OF the season In
Canton, and was asauredly u grand sue
cess In all respects, coming OIL ON
Thursday evening. The cards OF lnvl.
tatiOn were unique and attractive, ana
each lady ~ well ~ each gentleman u
was provided with an elegant folio card,
giving the dance programme IN the IN
side fold, Each card was provided Win
a silk string, tassel and pencil the
dancing began about 9 o'clock, and the
music was furnished by the Grand Army
Orchestra, ana was all that could be de-
sired.
The sumptuous banquet was given In
the new dining room up atalra, whicll,
though not M large ~ the former ON
the arst door, Ia sufficiently large and
elegantly arranged and furnished, The
dining room was thrown Opon Il little
after IL o'clock, and the tables were
soon filled, accommodating seVenty'two
persons. They were rehlled a second
time by the guests. The banquet IN al
lts arrangements would have done cred
II TO DelmOnlcO or any other cOnl0la'
seur. We never saw tables on such 0c'
casiOn more neatly and abundantly pro
yided with supplies from the various
Kingdoms OF mother earth, II need mol
be said that the guests exhibited u lull
appreciation, aud were waited upon
most sweetly and gracefully by The
Young ladies In attendance. Mine host
and hostess, Mr. and Mrs, William Shorb,
deserve q full need Of praise for their
management Of the affair. IL was q
grand success.
The new proprletOrs Of the Ogden
House are j. b, McCrea, W. ShorO, ed
Dannemiller and W. A. McCrea, the
property costing them forty thousand
dollars. Mr.. W, A. McJrea Will occupy
the lrst floor dining room, with MS
wholesale notion store. An addition
will be built back, and the room put In
attractive shape. The hotel has been
greatly improved In appearance, the
whole house being papered with attrac'
tive patterns by those artistic gentle
men, the Werner Bros, To realize The
Improvement one should pay the Ogden
visit In daylight, that IL, some sun.
shiny day. Mr. and Mrs. Shorb VIII
gladly attend 10 visitors In such case
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
I'm Ala of EInnd snferera.

Pursuant TO call Issued by Mayor
PlerO, a meeting Of citizens was he ID IN
the Commissioners room NJ the Court
House, Wednesday evening, for the pur,
pose Of perfecting arrangements TO ala
the large number OF sufferers by the re-
cent unparalleled floods along the OHIO
river. The meeting WIS pretty largely
attended, and after stating the object
for which Il was called, Mayor PisrO
read the following telegrams;
PORTSMOUTH, o., Feb. 10, 1884.
To the Mayor Of Canton;
The city IL entirely under water, Great
distress, What can y0n do for usr
E. II. DRAPER,
President Board OF Trade,
COLUMBUS, February ~,
To the Mayor:
We can forward all supplies promptly
10 GalllpOlIa via G, II. o, u T. or Ports
mouth via scioto Valley, aud ilye miles
from GallIpOlis along tho river VIII be
glad 10 serve you In any way,
p. W. HUNTINGTON,
Chairman.
After some other little business had
been transacted, the following commit
tees we're appointed In the several wards
10 solicit contributions In aid OF the SUI
ieTers.
First ward-Geo. AlthOuse, Jas. LAWN,
A. 7. McCutcheOn.
Second ward Leopold Blechele, Il, X.
Hurford, Th0s, j. wheeler.
Third ward-llarry Arment, Peter j,
Schwalm, Lewis Hahn.
Fourth ward-Eli Wagner, Allen
Smith, j, h. VIII.
Fifth ward Henry Bolden, W. II, Pat
ton, Jas. 9. Lnntz.
Slxth-Henry Elmer, Daniel Gandt,
n. II, Bachert,
Seventh ward-,loseph Saxton, David
Miller, Chaa. X. Miller, Jacob HOne.
The room IN the Matthews Block,
lately occupied by the American Ex'
press company, on South Market street,
has been secured for the headquar'
ters for supplies
The employees In Q. Aultman y Cos
shop have contributed something In the
nelghbOrhOod Of 800 for the purchase Of
food TO be sent 10 the sufferers In The
flooded districts along tho Ohio, The ro'
lief committees are actively NJ work IN
the different wards Of the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
Tho stark Go. Agricultural Society.

The Board held session yesterday NJ
which tho old Board finished liz work
and adjourned sine die The new Board
was organized by the ele,Itlon Of the fol-
lowing officers: j. n. Roth, PRESIDENT;
A. n, Hanna, Vice President, ]. v. Nicsz.
Secretary, q. d. Harter, Treasurer; O. y.
Laiblin, Superintendent Of Grounds; a..
A. Albright, Marshal. Tho time OF hold
ing the next annual fair was Axed on
September 30, October . and ., 1884,
A vote OF thanke was returned 10 tho re
tirlng officers for the faithful perform
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

New goods are being continually ad.
ded 10 those now on the popular Job
counter OF collars ~ Co., and owing 70
the remarkably low prices nj which thv
goods on this counter are sold they are
disappearing rapidly, so II you wish TO
avail Yourself OF this golden opportunity
TO purchase all kinds Of dry goods, dress
goods, silks. hosiery, etc, chenply, call
nj once before they are all disposed OF.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
NOTES OFNEws

Fred Douglass has married red-head
ed white girl, 80 years old, We have no
further use for him asa leader His
picture hauga IN our parl0r; We will
hang II In the estable,-- Pittsburgh News,
cOlOfed organ.
II cost 80 200 tho other day TO bury a
Republican Congressman The Phila'
delphia Press, which II Republican, In
commenting on the cost, says that "in
some casea, however, II ia money we'll
gDeut"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The ladies' Of the Relief Association
take this means Of returning their
hearty thanks 20 the Entire Nous Club
for their benefit; TO Mr., Alexander for
the hall; to MIR. Kit2niller for the uae
OF his room; 20 all who contributed and
to all who patronized them on that oc.
casion. ", NJ, COCK, Sec'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Prof. ". W. Schooner, whose magnlll.
cent Mesmeric entertainments aud mi.
raculous magnetic cures created such
intense interest aud ast0niahment here
recently, is at present In Kentucky. We
learn that he will appear NJ Coehocton
for q week, commencing next Monday,
the 18th inst, aud then continue on u
tour of Southern Ohio. We hope that
Prof. Schooner will aee NJ 10 Walt Can
ton again before the close OF the season
aud we will guarantee him oyerilowing
hntiapa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Charles Smith, an individual hailing
from the moist precincts OF Cincinnati,
was run In by officers last night Tor ~
dulglng In the somewhat reprehenslble
amusement of hurting stones through
the windows OF Louis Dumonts grocery
on South Market street,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Big bargains at the Boston Store,
Last IA days In Canton, Balance Of
dress goods, hosiery, gloves, ribbons,
laces, notions. etc, AT u tremendous IA
cri6ce. Special reductions on the aner
class of dress goods aud silks. Also on
Lisle thread and silk hose and kid
gloves. Call early and avoid the rush.
Cow n CADzow,
20 North Market Street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Mr.. II. II. Bauman Of Louisville In this
county. started this week for Rastadt,
Germany, expecting TO sail In the steam
or Werterland Of the Red Star line.
which will land him NJ Antwerp. He
intends visiting various points OF inter-
est In the old land.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

All are cordially invited to come and
witness the interesting ceremonies
Hereafter meetings will be held Satur'
day afternoons, Members OF Temple are
requested to meet In hall at o'clock
sharp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

CHICAGO, Fob II,
CATrLr-Mnrkoi slow and weak, and praon
onslOr Quotations ranged NJ tiIbiDf i'm for
common to extra native steers, $40 hlb0
for Hlookors, tlliGbLuO for feeders $1,000
80 for cows, ana ti,bNbsj Tor butohor'
Htorra
llouH-Mnrkot qulni und slow, nnd prices
hhlut luo luwOr snlua rnngod M SObUGo
fh for light, g0i0bTlb for rsuah packing,
nnd ti4Odt Tor heavy packing ana ship.
t|UH lutA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

ance of their duties during their term
OF office. On Wednesday Feb. goth, the
Board will meet for the purpose OF re-
ylsIng the premium list, All llparties in,,
terested are invited TO be present ana
offer suggestions for the consideration
of the Board
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Mr.. Nathan SchlOsl, Of the Star Cloth.
ing House, leaves tomorrow on an ex-
tended visit TO the East, for the pur'
pose OF purchasing the spring aud sum
mer stock OF clothing for hls house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

or $50 new styles Of carpets In ingram,
tapestry and b0dy Brussels, velyetg and
lnaquetts. Ala0 1900 remnants of all
kinds. On Saturday afternoon and even.
ing, March 10th 1884, NJ Dust llerbruck's
Cash Carpet store, No 7 Eagle block,
Canton. q,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Prof, Hutchins, the mesmerist, will
give a series of entertainments nj the
Opera House, commencing Tuesday eve.
ming, Feb. 10Th. Admission 20 cents;
reserved seats 30 cts, for sale ut Geiger's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The officers Of tho fright Light Lodge
Juvenile Templafa will bc installed 70.
morrow Sunday afternoon nj . o'clock.
II IN hoped that every parent OF the
members Of the Temple will DO present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

A new stock OF beautiful scrap pic.
lures, constituting the largest, cheapest
and most varied line OF these goods ever
shown In Canton, has Just been opened
nj the store Of Durbin, Wright Il Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The Railway Dining Hall, west OF the
TT. Wayne Depot, serves hot aud cold
meals, lunch Of all kinds, oysters In all
styles, ond keeps fruits, nuts, candles
ETC., always on hand,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

About sixty horses were sold nj the
Heineman sale at Orryile, last week,
ranging In price from Sl75 up TO $4,000
The bad weather prevented many from
attending.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

A desirable property In schwalms nd.
dltlon. Large house aud barn good out
buildings, containing lola S0x3S0,
mostly orchard. Inquire OF Peter j,
schwalm, grocer, No. 10 East Tusca-
raWna ptrept,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

We want $1,000 bushels good wheat.
No musty or damaged wheat NJ any
price. We give the best ilour made In
the mill In exchange, We sell feed nj
tho lowest market price. Corl Il Blake,
Canton City Mills, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Gust Herbruck will have grand
opening on Saturday afternoon and
evening, March 10Th, This Ia something
Canton has never had before,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
wanted,

Writing NJ home, such as addressing
wrappers, envelopes, ete. Business aud
social correspondence also q speciality
Address " West Eighth street, city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The Belden Burner Co., Of this city,
will light the streets OF Kent for an
other year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The man who was born on the Goth OF
February will this year have an Oppor-
tunity 10 celebrate his natal day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

A large aud handsome line Of om-
brOideries, white goods and dress goods
Just opened at collars " Co.'S,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
NOTICE.

Noiice IA hereby given that appoaon VIII pc palo
h the Oyn nor u ihn SUITE VI OhlO on behalf 0f The
ntlaihnuei Tor the pardon VI lcnfy irnNatpr, opn
yIuted "a tic crime ~ burglary and larceny Dec nibur
lat tlsp IN tunnon Pleas Cont btuih county, ONO,
aud on rcenbuf inh iiet1 sentenced 10 three yrAfs
confinement IN The Uho l'entrI,tlary ~. ...
Feb. 10, il,st-d uArnAilNk hNiruARtNEh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The small boy, who hangs around the
parlOr and makes faces NJ his sisters
beau, should be punished for contempt
OF court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

New goods are being opened out NJ
the new store OF Geetlng n Vickers,
next door TO J, y. McCrea'e furniture
store, n East ruscarawas street,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Piano, In good order, will be sold rea'
sonably. Go,d reasons Ihylng for sell.
ing. AZ 20i South Cherry street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16
Smoke yolkman's cigars,

90 and see the "CreOe" at the Opera
House this evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

The Cadets gave a very creditable drill
entertainment Thursday evening
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Cabinet frames at cost D, IL, Gerber,
Ia Opera Block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

Marked reduction In cabinet frames at
Durbin, wright " Co.'S,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-02-16

spectacles properly adjusted 10 the
eyes at Ephraim's, II East Tuscarawas
street.