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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE new two-dollar silver certificates
will be ready for issue by December 10.
THE Colin Campbell divorce case is the
sensation of the hour at London, and it i!
a very nasty sensation, indeed.
THE steamers Alaska and Oregon coll
lided in Lake Erie near Detroit, Mich, on
the 9th, and the Oregon had to be beached
to save her from sinking.
S. H. H. CLARK has been appointed to
succeed the late H. M. Hoxie. first vice.
president of the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company and general manager of tn,
Southwestern system.
1T is rumored that General Sir Redvers
Butler is to succeed Sir Robert Hamilton
as Under Secretary for Ireland, and thai
he will soon be transferred to Dublin Cas-.
tie.
CORONER WEST, Mt Cleveland, o., an.
| nounces the verdict of the Jury in the
WHEELER murder case, holding the husband
of the murdered woman responsible fol
her death.
A STATUE of Richard Golden, the cele'
/ brated English free trade advocate, was
unveiled by his daughter at Lockport
Eng, on the 9th e Marquis of Ripor
delivered the adore pf the occasion.
ACCORDING to ttietreport of the acting
Surgeon General the health of the United
States army was never so good before Oh
| the death rate so low.
ELEVATORS Q and A, owned by the st
Paul & Duluth Elevator Company and To-
Gated at Duluth, was destroyed By fire OF
the 9th. Chas. Moore, Ed. Lee and {
man named Leronchi lost their lives, thu
two latter being burned to death. TIL
loss by the fire was $s5O,OO0,
THE new two cent postage stamp will
bear profile of George Washington.
A MAN supposed to be James II. Farms
worth, of Detroit, Mich, committed sui
eide by hanging in New York hotel OIL
the morning of the 9th.
TIE st. Louis Exposition made ne
profit of SO 1883. % as the result of the sea
son of 1886, marked increase over forme
years, Notwithstanding increased ex
penses.
BUEYos AYREs advices indicate tina
cholera is spreading with marked rapidit!
in South America.
THE report of General Superintendent
Kimball shows great improvement in The
Government Life Saving service.
GENERAL HENRY j. HUNT, who com
manded the Union artillery at the BATH
of Gettysburg, explains in the CeRtur.
why Lee fought at the time he did.
IT is explained that the gates to tn
White House yard at Washington hAv
been closed mornings on account of un
gentlemanly behavior of treasury clerk:
CAPTAIN T. A. CLoUDMAN, of Rondout
N. Y, started from Savannah, Ca, 0
the 2Sth, in tine twenty four foot sloor
yacht "Outing" on a trip around tn
world. Before going ten miles, he ra
aground in the mud and did not get o.
until midnight. an,
THE cables at Tie northwest corner {
the Niagara suspension bridge have bee
successfully transferred from the old ston
tower to the new iron one by the use {
powerful hydraulic jacks, Traffic Wa
suspended during the operation. Otht
transfers will follow at weekly interval
The old towers are to be taken down.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04
Effects ola shock.

BUCHANAN, Mich, Nov. 2G.-Seyerai
weeks ago the body of a man was picked
up near the depot in this city. Il was
supposed to be that of Beardsman, Der.
rlen County farmer, who was away, and
word was sent to his wife. Beardsman
was not the victim, but when he returned
to his home to-day he found his wife's
black hair changed 10 snow white and her
mind shattered so she did not know him.
The identity Of the body has not ye. been
discovered.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

HERBERT NJ. HoxTE, first vice. president
Of the Missouri Pacific railway Company
died at New York on the 23d.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

! LIEUTENANT PEARcY, who has been on
IN expedition to Greenland, has arrived
at Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE London Standard considers the APP
Oointment of Sir Robert Hamilton to the
Bovernorship of Tasmania a sign that Sir
Michael Hicks Beach is weak and irreso-
Iute.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

7 A NUMBER of London companies have
decided to sell their lands in the north of
ireland on easy terms to tenants.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

AN agreement has been signed between
She warning express companies, and rates
are restored.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE Canadian Government has ordered
that no vessels be allowed to pass through
lhe Welland canal on Sundays.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

IT is now said that friendly relations
were about restored between Conkling
and Arthur just previous to the latter's
Heath.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE session of the Cabinet on the Esd
was devoted to consideration of the Pres
ldent's forthcoming message.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

PRINCESS BEATRICE, wife Of Prince
Henry of Battenberg, gave birth to son
on the 23d.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

GEORGE HAzLETT and Miss Sadie Allen,
ais sister in-law, of Buffalo, N. Y, went
safely through the Niagara rapids and
whirlpool on the 2Sth in barrel.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
News from Everywhere.

} CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS was buried at
Quincy, Mass, on the 23d.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE will of the late Margareta S. Lewis,
Of Philadelphia, which was admitted to
probate on the 2Gth, bequeaths over $780,
100 to religious and philanthropical pur-
poses.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

O'DoNovAN Rosa has been retired from
leadership of the Fenian Brotherhood, and
DIR. Hamilton williams succeeds him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

/ SIX HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN horses,
Ill yet unborn, have been entered for the
i've thousand Guineas stake to be run in
England in 1889. This is the largest entry
SVer recorded.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

! For killing his wife Chandler S. Wells
was convicted of murder in the first de-
gree at Ann Arbor, Mich, on the 22d, and
was Immediately sentenced to State
prison for life.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE bills of the House of Representa-
4ives for draping the Capitol with mourn
ng on the occasions of both Grants and
Hendricks death remain unpaid for want
If an appropriation.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

BISHOP WHIPPLE had medal struck at
he United States mint at Philadelphia,
,nd has presented it to Engineer Thomas
Little, of Portage, Wis, in recognition of
ais bravery in saving life at the Rio dis
1ster.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

} 1T is stated at Rome that Mgr. Snanfero,
Who carried the hats to Cardinals Gibbons
md Taschereau, will be sent to England
o negotiate with the British Government
or a renewal Of diplomatic relations with
lie Vatican.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

Miss MARY FAIRwEATH, NJ. D., sailed
rom New York on the 9th en- route to the
northeast province of India, where she
;oes to take charge of the Countess of
Dufferin's newly established medical mis-
ann
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE latest sensation in Scotland is the
eizure, among other chattels, of a baby
or rent on Lord MacDonald's estate in
eennless. The child was listed at the
:alue of sixpence, while a dog was valued
It q shilling.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

In his speech from the throne on the
18th Emperor William said the measure
'or increasing the strength of the army is
justified by the increasing of the armies
If neighboring States.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

On THE afternoon of the 2Sth a slight
hook of earthquake was felt throughout
Columbia, S. c., shaking loose windows,
Tochery, etc. The tremor lasted about
tx seconds and was accompanied by
light detonations.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE jury in the celebrated English case
Charles W. Adams against his father
n-law, Lord Chief Justice Coleridge, for
ibel and defamation Of character, return
d a verdict on the 2Jth in favor of the de.
endant on the ground Of privileged com.
auDication, -------------.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THE President had taken no action up
% the 23d upon the application of Dis
riot Attorney Stone of Pennsylvania for
reinstatement, Nobody knows, of course,
definitely Just what the President will do.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

JUDGE SCOTT, of the Illinois Supreme
Court has granted a supersedeas in the
Chicago Anarchist cases, which stays
heir execution until the full bench Of the
Supreme Court can pass upon the points
aised in their behalf.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

The Government announcement Of i'm
'ortant new gold discoveries in Australia
Ias caused a general revival in the in
lustries of the colony, Owing to recent
aims in New South Wales the largest crop
n many years is expected.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-04

THos. SMITH was convicted at BOVINE
City, Mich, on the 23i of murder in the
irst degree. The location of a road
through the farm of Niles Anderson
;aused a dispute, and resulted in the
hooting Of Anderson by Smith.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
A Fighting Editor.

The Atlanta Constitution SAYS the
champion fighting editor OF the country
lives at Albuquerque, N. M. As the
story goes. eleven citizens OF the va
riety known as "tonghs" came to the
conclusion, short time se,, that it was
their duty, 10, the interest OF law and Or
der. aud the purity OF the ballot. box. TO
take the editor out and hang him.
Now, our Albuquerque journals,
lived alone 10 q log cabin consisting OF
a single room with cellar underneath.
His only companion, . pet grizzly bear,
occupied the cellar. Ga the night when
the editor had good reasons to expect q
visit from the reformers, he retired to
the cellar and left the upper room to the
grizzly.
At the hour Of midnight eleven stall
wart men arrived with . rope. Thew
battered down the door and rushed in,
eager for the fray. They had no light,
but they rushed against their man, as
they supposed. For an editor he show.
ed unususl pluck and strength. He went
for the lynchers with such activity thai
the fight was over IN Eve minutes.
In the gray OF early morning three
men turned up 10 Albuquerque, each
with an eye missing. One man called
at the doctors Office With one foot and
three fingers cbewed of. The remain.
ing seven reformers we're loafng around
on the streets more or less mutilated.
When the alleged facts Of the fracas
got out the editor became the most pop
ular man in the Territory. His papel
is doing hooming business, and he car
get any Office be wants. He still keep,
the grizzly in the cellar ready for al
emergency. Umion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
JAS. A. WATSON, EXAMINER
q. s. HISTORY.

l. Who were the Huguenots By
whose influence we're the Huguencts led
to seek America Give brief accoun,
Of Ribault's colony.
2. Who we're the "Filibustersp" 2" Give
a brief account of DORIS Rebellion.
8 What can you tell about Jonathan
Edwsrdsp Governor Brsdfordi De-
scribe the character and public servicet
of Benjamin Franklin.
4 When, and TO whom did Johnston
surrender? When, and to whom die
the last Confederate army surrender
(. 5 Name ten OF the most distinguished
men who signed the Declaration ot In
dependence. iss,. !,
6. Who vas it that said, "Millions fo
defense, but not one cent for tribute 2
Z. Where was the irss settlement mad
in Ohiop In Indianaf In Illinois 2
In Georgian In Massachusettss
8. When was the 6rst Continents
Congress neldf What was the Thir
teenth Amendment 10 the Constitution
9 What was the nature OF the fol
lowing: Ostend Manifesto; Webster
Ashbur:on Treaty; the Geneva Arbitra
tion; and the Embargo Acti
10. What important measure did Pres
|ident jackson veto3 What csused th
"trouble in Kansas" and under who's
administration was 1T
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.

TIE articles ICON "Employment oi
Teachers" and +sGrsdation Of Common
Schools" both have the right jingle
ideas we'll worth the attention OF oil in.
terssted in the success OF our common
schools. To employ teacher. merely
because OF relationship, or friendship,
regardless Of qualifications, is derelic'
lion OF duty, and misuse Of public mon
[ey. Better have no'teacher than an in
competent or lazy one.
Too much. crowded in the country
schools for teachers to do good and
thorough work, and should be remodled
in some way. To grade the schools and
organize one Or two advanced schools Ia
each township is good remedy; bul
this will never be done until . change Il
made in the supervision or rather until
supervision supercedes the Directo1 1oir
now 10 vogue. -.
| A bill remedsing such was introduced
into the present Legislature bat wat
killed by howl OF "School Book Ring
We are in hopes that the agitation o
this gradatlon OF common schools vii
be continued In the State until something
sensible will be done by our Legislators
Let the teachers and exsminers Of ever,
county keep it sounding.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
Dangers In Aftica.

"The most dangerous savage foes "
have to fear," says Mr.. Stanley, "are the
crocodile, hippo o2otapus snd the buffalo.
We lost Eve men during my last visit to
the Congo from these aniuals; three
we're killed by crocodiles. one by hip.
popotamus and one by . buffalo. There
are large number Of hippopotami along
the Congo and its tributaries, end thou-
sands upon thousands Of csocodIles.-
The latter are by far the most ihsidiOus
foes We have, because they, are 20 client
and 90 swift. You see Q man bathing
in the river" said Mr.. Stanley. with one
of his vivid graphic touches; "he 10
standing near the shore laughing at you,
perhaps, laughing in the keen enjoyment
of bis bath; suddenly be falls over and
You see him no more. A crocodile haa
approached unseen, has struck him .
blow with its tail that knocks him over,
and be is instantly seized and carried Cd.
Of, It may be thatthe man is swimming (;
he is totally unconscious of danger |;
there is nothing 10 sight, nothing to stir
tremor Of apprehension; hnt there, in
deep water, under the shadow Of thst
rock, or hidden beneath Abe shelter Of
the trees yonder, ia huge crocodile ;
II has spotted the swimmer, and 10 watch
ing the opportunity; the swimmsr sp-
proscbes; be Is within striking distance ;
stealthily, silently, unperceived, the crea-
ture makes for its prev; the man knows
nothing till be is seized by the leg and
dragged under, and be knows no more I
A. bubble or two indicates the place
where he has gone down, and that b
oil. ."-Detroa Free Press.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Christian Church. mo resident Minis
ter. Social meeting and communion every
Lords dsv, morning at l0K o'clock. Sunday
school at 9 o'clock A. N.
st. Sylyester's Catholic Church,
Rev. Father WEIsINeER, Pastor. Services a,
s and 10 o'clock NJ Sunday school at p.
N. vespers and Benediction ut 3r.M
NJ. q. Church. .-servioes ct the NJ. E
Church, Woods6eld, every Sabbath. Preach.
ing at 1880 A. N. and Up. N. Sunday school
ll:S0 A. NJ. Prayer meeting every Thursday
st7PM. Pastor, Rev. H. D. sTAUFFER.
st. Pauls German Evangelical
Church.--Servioes every two weeks at 10
o'clock a n. Sunday school every Sunday st
9 o'clock A. NJ. Services every alternate Sun.
day at Lewisville at 10 o'clock A. n. Pastor,
Rev. A. J. WINTERIcx.
Presbyterian Churcb.--Services at the
Presbyte Church, Woodsfeld, every two
weeks at 21a o'clock p. NJ Sunday school every
Sunday at l O'Clock r. N. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 6H O'Clock
Pastor, Rev. W. T. GARRowAY. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
Employing Teachers.

Seeing you have set apart one column
in your paper for the advancement OF ed
ucation, / send . few thoughts for publ
cation or consignment to the wasto bas-
ket, as you think best, Now what wish
to ssv Is this, that Boards OF directors
as q bodv should constitute one party
and the Teacher the other pdrty in oil
their coptrscts. and then after they have
made contract they should, both teach
er and directors work together for the
beat Interests OF the school. But how
d. fferent do We find them, sometimes one
or Two directors have some personal
friend or relative who they wish to favor
juanciallY and they will engage him TO
teach without taking into confederation
whether that is for the best interest Of
,he school or not. One thing they are
sure Of and that 10 that it is for the best
interest OF the friend or relative, and
therefore they are in favor OF giving him
high wages, when at the same time 90.
perior teacher, and at less wages has
been refused. Are directors sworn to
work for the interests OF the schools, or
for the benefit OF relatives, whichs
Nv. HANNAHs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
The Busy Bee.

Concerning the bee. the popular Ia.
preston most be revised 1t has long
been praised for Ito industry and sobri.
ETY., bat it has recently been learned that
in these respects the bee 10 fraud. As
matter Of downright, cold fact. "ths
little busy bee" works but about three
hours . day, and is . most thorough
going loafer the rest OF the time Its
reputation for sobriety 10 ~ little deserv.
ed. Its propensity for the bowl. indeed,
has become . source OF grievance for
bee keepers. Wherever hives are kept
10 the ne.ghborhood OF . cider mill The
bees always neglect WORK, 60 Oh and gss
full, STAY out nights, and get boisterous
and disorderly.. Sa addicted are they
to cider thatin some parts Of the East
bee keepers are said to have asked cider
makers 70 fence 10 their mills with 1ne
wre netting. n
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
A New Motor.

What surprises there are IN modern
chemistry! 1t 10 nov claimed that that
harmless looking sub tsnce soda. can bs
80 mspipuisted thst is-msy be rouvertssi
into powerful motor. A car is run
from State Street, Chicago, the motive
power OF which is soda It does not
require any ire, 10 noiseless, emits no
offensive smells, hes no exhaust stsck or
steam whistle to frighten horses, and
makes fully as good time o. the old
fashioned steam dummy. II takes only
thirteen minutes TO chAge il, and II viii
run continuously for elk hours alter Il 10
loaded. The Boston and Albany Rail-
road Company is slso building . Sorty-
ton soda fountain to haul It's trains
through Boston; similar machine Il 10
successful use upon road 10 Eoglsni, 1,
and company 10 Minneapolis 10 about
to close q contract that will supply oil
its cars with two-horse power soda foun.
tains.-F From Democrats Aonthly for
Nav.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
How to Make q Bed.

Let every bed.maker, as soon ss she
covers are spread, turn down the upper
sheet, leaving q generous margin below
the bolster. Some people pull oil The
covers straight u2sto the top. and Icy
the bolster upon them, 20 that vhsa
bedtime comes The bed must bs rear.
ranged ct the head. II is tha custom to
pile two Big square pillows on the top or
he bolster. and then put on two pillow
shsms. This is setting . trap f5r the
unwary. Only . remarkably careful
woman is equal to the task OF getting OF
all the "Iinery" properly. Why NOT
abolish shsms1 Why not supply every
bed with comfortable bolster to take
the place of pillowsf L.t beds BE- what
they look like, and let them look ljte
what they are-real resting -places.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
Sam Jones on John Wesley.

"When l look at John Wesley's life I
am amazed at the number Of thousands
OF miles that man rode on horseback,
and wonder how he had time to preach
any and when look at the sermons he
preached and the volumes he wrote,
wonder he had any time to ride horse
back and write these volumes and other
books. John Weslev's life was con-
secrated life. He gave 8 hours day TO
the rest OF bis body and his phvsiesl be-
ing. 8 hours day to his worldly affairs.
and 8 hours . day 10 God. Suppose
every member Of this church was to give
8 hours day to God, you'd take this
whole hill to Christ IN no time. II you
we're to get $40 an hour every lick you
struck for God this year, you would not
get enough 20 pay your Car fare home
to Dight."-s ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
Gradiation Of Common schools.

1t appears - though there is q CON-
mencing place but no ending With respect
to the branches sludied in common
schools, ss We find common and higher
branches oil taught 10 common schools.
Ii this is permitted it is doing injustice
TO the smsller scholsrs, and IL you do
not Permit some higher branches there
appears to be iDjuslice to the advanced,
ss tbey are entitled TO public money.
Our plan to obviate these dificullies lie
this:
lst. Establish common school course
and when . scholar finishes. let him be
examined and receive certificate.
81. Establish schools In each town
ship, OF higher grades, with an academic
course; there have such branches taught
as will admit them into our drst.clas'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
TESTS OF APRIL 10.
WRITING

1. Write the principles of the sys
tenn of penmanship you teach.
2. What is principle in writing'
3. What is. the rule for spacinga
4. How should n. Land compare
in heightg ~
S. In what order should the small
letters be taughts
6. Name and describe the several
movements in writing.
Z. Describe correct position al
the desk for writer.
s. What is meant by a space in
heights in widths
9. AnaIyze A, B, G, d, e, and m.
10. Write all the letters that are
one space in height. All that are
two spaces. All containing the loop
IL Make on regular slant lef
curve, right curve, and straight line
What system of penmanship do yor
usp2
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-20
Gilhooly Wins a Case.

Glihooly has bad another joint dis
cussion with his landlady en-. the coffee
question. He tasted It, snd then stirred
it and kept on stirring il for about halI
an hour without saying word. Finally
sne spoke up: ~
"Perhsps, Mr.. Gilhooly, I didn't put
in any sugar ?"
"You didn't put in any Coffee" was
the quiet reply.-7esas Siftinqs.