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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
struck by "a railing star.

One OF the most remarkable accidents
recorded In history occurred near Marl-
borough House. London, England, re-
Gently. A gentleman was passing from
st. james Park to Pail Mall when he
suddenly received violent blow on his
right shoulder, which caused him great
pain and TO stumble forward as he
walked. Ho noted cracking noise at
the time, but had not the slightest idea
OF the cause of the shock he had expert
enccd. Reaching homo he disrobod and
submitted to critical examination, but
nothing was discovered which In tho
least accounted for tho great pain In
both shoulder and arm. A servant sent
to brush the gentleman's coat next
morning discovered q scorchcd streak
about eleven inches long and an
inch wide extending across the
shoulder of tho coat and down
the back. The mysterious shock was
explained. no had boon struck by a
metcor or falling star. Liverpool Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.


Tho great object oG school should be
TO put the child in the way of using
his own powers, and stimulate him TO
continue 10 uso them. - a. Cooper.
"a correspondent of the Manchester
Guardian says that while there aro only
about fifty thousand Protestant native
Christians In China. thoro arc 54l,3i0
Catholic native Christians
--Thcro arc no fewer than seventeen
different Presbyterian missionary soci-
etics, including the Reformed (Dutch)
Church, laboring in India. OF these,
eleven are American and Canadian, and
six arc British.
Tho six Biblos OF tho world are: Tho
Koran of tho Mohammcdans; tho Tri
Pitikos of the buddhist; the Five Kings
of the Chinese; tho Three Vodas of tho
Hindoos; the Zcndavosta. and the Scrip
turo of the Christians. Tho Beacon.
Even in Asia Minor and Persia thero
have been revivals OF religion, five hun
dred persons having been added to tho
church in ono place, and four hundred
in another. The gospel is thus tho
power of God for salvation among all
people.
Mile. Virginie Mauvais now in her
ninety y-sccond year, has givon nearly
half million dollars to hor native
town, Nancy, to build now wing to tho
hospital. Mile. Mauvais is a noted edu-
cationist, and her systcm of instruction
has bcon in vogue in numbers of schools
for more than fifty years.
The progress OF tho Harvard Annex,
reported by Mrs. Louis Agassiz. during
the ten years of its existence, during
which timo the number of it's students
has increased from s5 to $50, is a record
OF good work we'll done, and it deserves
the hearty support Of tho friends of
higher education for both sexes every-
where. Woman's Journal.
In 1885, in Hamburg, in shoemalt-
er's shop seven men resolved to evangel-
ize the territory about thcm. In twenty
years they had fifty churches, and in
them were ten thousand members, and
fifty millions had heard the gospel from
them. If each Christian should till the
end of the century bring ono soul to
Christ each year, the whole world would
be Christian in 1000.
Two hundred progressive young
women of New Zealand arc banded to-
gether in Young Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, two years old, that
has already met with signal success in
connection with various philanthropic
undertakings. 1t docs flower-mission
work, hospital visiting, work among
sailors and cabmon, holds |
singing, sewing and Bible classes
Christian Weekly.
1t has boen decided to establish q
school of philosophy in Columbia college.
The requirements for admission are to |
include completed course of under
graduate study to the close of the junior
year. The course Of study is to embrace
instruction in logic, psychology, ethics,
history of philosophy, redagogics, the
Greek language and literature, to in
cludo, cpigraphy and archaeology; tho |
Latin language and literature, to in
clude opigraphy and archaeology; the |
English language and literature, to in
clude Anglo-SaXon and Gothic; the Tou-
tonic languages and literatures, tho Ro-
nance languages and literaturos, Sans
krit and Zend, and the Semitic lam
yuapeS
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
THE COLLEGE ORATORS.
What Becomes of tho Brilliant vnlcdio-
torlans In After Lifc.

What Becomes of tho brilliant valcdio-
| torians In After Life.
what becomes of our valedictorians
| Is almost as interesting question as
what becomes of our pins,' said q
| famous physician. Ever since littlo
incident that happened to me fow days
ago have been pondoring over tho SUBJ
| ject, and as soon as / havo the leisure I
moan to look into 1t more closely. Twcn-
| ty-five years ago, when ! was fresh
man at Columbia, my brother and at
tended the graduating exercises of tho
college. Tho king pin among the grad
uating class was-well, never mind tho
name; 1t might cmbarass tho valodictor-
ian OF whom want to speak. Well
call him Isaac j. Morris. Well, Morris
had won all the prizes in sight. He was
the head OF his class and was appointed
valcdictorian. How my brother and 1
enviod him as no stood on tho platform
with tho honors fairly showcrod down
on his head, and almost buried under
tho floral tributes of his friends and ad-
mirrors. And his speech! ] thought I
had never listened to any thing half so
grand.
That follow Will be President of tho
United States some day." remarked my
brother between one OF tho bursts of ap-
plauso that greeted Morris efforts, ana
fully echoed his sentiments. Well,
lost sight of tho promising valedictoriap
entirely in the struggle for existence.
though my brother and often discussed
him and his splendid prospects. The
other day rathor frowsy-looking man
walked into my ofllco and after stating
that he was lawyer, said that he had
volunteered to call on mo in behalf of
ono of his friends who wanted some sort
of place in one of the hospitals with
which am connected. He said his
name was Isaac j. Morris. romem-
berod him in q flash. Somehow tho
valedictory incident had buried itself in
my mind. Iio was certain, he said, that
he had never mot me, and had only
como to my Office because his friend was
unable to call in person recalled tho
graduating day, twenty-five years ago.
to him, and asked him II he wasn't tho
brilliant valedictorian of that occasion.
He said he was.
II suppose you have gathered wealth
uhu hohoi Su'oto Al yOuT proicSoioH9 i
said. well, no; not exactly" he re-
piled. Aren't you Judge at lcast2"
i still pcrsevercd. "A Judge? No."
and he laughed cynically; ~ am tho
managing clorls in brooklyn lawyers
Office. i do all tho hard work-all tho |
grubbing-and esteem myself lucky II
! make a living. ] am In debt, and live
on the outskirts of Brooklyn with q fam
lily OF four boys, whom / can hardly
clothe and educate Tho only thing I've
got is respoctability. have not any
bad habits and never had any"
"Weil, could hardly believe it," con-
cludod the doctor, "because moro
Woodworking follow had
never boon seen at tho timo he gradu-
ated. guess he burned out too soon,
like some colts that are very promising,
but break down without any apparent
cause under saddle. wonder how
many OF tho really brilliant college men,
and particularly tho envied yaledictor-
Ians, ever make position for them-
selves in the world."-N Y. Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
WIT AND WISDOM.

How little and dried up the cheese
appears to the rat after he Is caught in
the trap.-Atchison Globe.
Abuse Is ono OF tho few things @
man can get without earning or desorv-
ing it-NIilwaukce Journal.
-Calumniators are the asps of society.
Envy and malice arc the herbs upon
which they feed.-L j. Brown.
The man who is perfectly wrapped
up In himself is easily done up by other
people. indianapolis Sentinel.
joy travels alone and makes shor.
calls; grief brings along q largo famil--
and stops all summer. Ashland Press
Sometimes, to unkindncss and injus-
tice, silence may be softor than even
the soft answer which turneth away
wrath.
Some times man takes such high
moral ground that he can't stoop down
to help the needy and distressed. .-Tox-
as Siftings.
I'm our battle of life we should have
something worth fighting for; otherwise
we can have no creditable victory
United Presbyterian.
He whose days pass without impart-
ing and enjoying is like tho bellows of q
smith; no hroaths, indeed, but he does
not live Hindu Provorb.
Never look back.-You can't help
the mistakes you have made. Don't
think of what you have achieved, but
OF what you may accomplish.
What is with the treasure must
fare ns the treasure; tho heart
which haunts the treasure house whore
the moth and rust corrupt, will itself be
rustcd and moth-eaten. Many man,
many woman, fair and fourishing to
soc. is going about with rusty, moth
eaten heart.-Macdonald
-Kcep to your speciality, to the doing
OF the thing that you accomplish with
most of satisfaction to yourself, and
most of benefit 10 those about You. Keep
to this, whether II be raising turnips or
tunes, painting screens or battle pieces,
studying political economy or domestic
receipts. L. Willard
Good taste Is true economist. 1t
may be practical on small means, and
swectcn the lot OF labor as we'll as of
ease. II is all the more enjoyed indeed
when associated with industry and tho
performance OF duty. Even tho lot of
poverty is elevated by taste. 1t exhibits
itself In economies Of the household; IL
gives brightness and grace to the hum
blest dwelling; 1t produces refinement,
it engenders good will, and creates an
atmosphere of cheerfulness. Thus good
taste, associated with kindness. sympa-
thy and intelligence, may elevate and
pdorn oven the lowest lot.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
DISHONESTY PANIED HIM.
IIis Confidence In Human Nature Shaken
by an Immigrant.

JIis Confidence In Human Nature Shaken
by nm Immigrant.
"Evcryth!ng's dead wrong in this
world" said shabby man who was sit
ting on park bench the other day to
his companion, 'and amt got no con-
fldence In human nature loft. Every
body is skinnin' everybody else, it
seems to me, and genovine old-fashion-
ed honesty's all gone to the dogs. This
country is so wicked that even the igno-
rant immigrant sucks in dishonesty
with his first Whit of Battery air.
~ was a-walking down there only
this morning, when an innocent-looking
Pole comes up to mo and begins to jab-
Der at mo in tho worst attempt at Eng
lish you ever heard.
"'What do you want% says !. taking
pity on him, for he looked SO confused
and lost-lilo.
'Wanta lnda inspector man. says
be-
"'What for% says l.
Z" Give hcom thisa, says he, pulling
o fat envelope halfway ont Of tho inside
pocket of his waistcoat and ramming 1t
back again in gitfy.
What's his name? says !.
'Forgetta' says tho poor devil with
o most perplcxed look. DE boss will
sack me- and he began to cry.
well, learned from his actions and
his horrible words, aftcr good deal of
trouble. that he had only been in this
country month and had got his first
Job that week. That the boss sweater
for whom he worked had sent him down
to the battery TO deliver letter to o
customs inspector, whose name he, the
poor Polo, had forgotten.
"'Let mc soc the package says 1;
'can't you read tho address?'
"'No reada,' he says, dolefully, as ho
pulled open his waistcoat just far
enough for me to see the top of the let
tor.
"'Wcll, can't help you,' says !, un-
less you let me see the address,
"Iie was afraid to let it out of his
hands for minute, but finally got
hold of 1t, and could tell at touch that
1t had roll of bills in it. Besides that
IL was marked In small characters up in
one corner, $685. pay messenger so
cents
"'Why, it's addressed to me- says I.
surprised like. I've been looking for
this all tho morning. It's mighty lucky
you found mo. You must be more care
full to remember names that are told you
after this till you have learned to read
tho English. I've q good mind to tell
your boss OF your carelessness'
"The poor creature fairly squirmed
with fear when said that and begged
me not to report him.
"'Well pll not do 1t this time said
!, savagcly, but don't do 1t again.
Horc's your fifty conts Now get back
rs quick az you can and say to your boss
that / said it would be all right
''As soon ~ he was gone opened tho
envelope. and would yop belieye it,
there was nothip' inside but paper,
''IIow kin man rotain any confidence
In human natur' under such discourage
ynent? Mel--I,unco Petei-skinned by
o. greasy emigrant just landed! Tho
perfesh wants protection just as bad as
any other trade from European pauper
eowpebi,lon"-N y Tribppc,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
sELF-pENYlNe WIVES.
Tho Devoted Hclpmatos OF Tour Justly
Famous Individunis,

Tho Devoted Hclpnatos OF Tour Justly
~ Famous individuals.
Disraoli dedicated ono of his novels
"to the most severe of critics--but o
perfect Wife" Oncc, Mt o harvest-homo
of his tenants, ho spoke of her as ''tho
best wife in England" In speech do
livorcd at Edinburgh, he alluded to hor
as ''that gracious lady to whom owo
so much of the happiness and success OF
my lifo." Edmund Burke, on the ami
vorsary of his marriage, presented to
Mrs. Burke beautifully descriptive pa
por, "The Idea of Wife," heading the
manuscript thus: '"rho Character
leaving hcr to fill up the blank. He re-
pcatcdly declared that 'evory care van
ishod the moment ho entered under his
roof"
Mrs. Disraeli was pretty little wom-
an, volublo talkor, and much older
than her husband. Mrs. Burke was
that was beautiful and amiablo among
women. But 1T was not a beautiful faco,
nor refined taste, nor mental culture that
gave thoso two women their wonderful
influence over tho two statesmen. Tho
secret of their power lay in their
thoughtful and Intelligent sympathy.
Once Mrs. Drisracli rode to the House
of Commons with her hus band, when he
was expected to mako great speech.
On leaving the carriage he crushed her
fingers in closing the door. Without an
exclamation of pain, she bade him
"Good-evcning, lest ho might bo so
10 c,,l I. n,,1
went to her place in the ladys gal
lery.
Mrs. Burke kept hor husbands ac-
counts, regulated his pocuniary transact
tions, soothed his natural irritation, and
made his home happy, that he might
remain free and plastic from his public
duties.
The wife of Sir William Hamilton,
professor of logic and metaphysics, also
illustrated the devotion of self-denying
love. She identified herself with his
work, and by hcr onorgy kept him from
yielding to o naturally indolent DISPOSE
tion.
During the session of tho University,
ho wrote his lectures on the night bo-
fore the morning no delivered them.
She sat up with him, and copied what
he had illegibly written on rough shoots.
The gray dawn of the morning often
found the devoted amanuonsis hard at
work She was his wise counsellor, and
his playful, amusing friend. He leaned
upon her, loving and apprcciating her,
and that WAS the only reward sho cared
to receive.
Tho late William g. Forster, one OF
tho most conscientious and Industrious
of modern English statesmen, married
Jano Arnold. the daughter of Doctor
Arnold, of Rugby. For doing so he was
expelled from the Society OF Friends,
which did not tolerate mixed marriages.
Many years afterward, when ho was
ono OF her Mnjosty's Ministers, he said
to a. deputation of Quakcrs, who had
waited upon him, "Your people turned
mo out OF tho society for doing the best
thing over did in my lifo."
His wife was his constant adviser to
whom he submitted tho most difficult
questions, that she might guido him to
tho right solution. In his library, he
wrote at one table, and she at another,
for he loved to have her near him. oven
when at work on social and political
problems. ms.-Youth's Companion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

All trains between Columbus and Cincin-
rati run through without change of cars, con-
necting in Union Dcpots with all diverging
lines.
The Fast Express leaving Cincinnati at 7:lO
y. M, Is Il solid train TO Pittsburg via Wheel-
ing, sleeping ear attached.
The train leaving Columbus at 1896 n. m. is
n solid train from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati,
with sleeping car. At Columbus slseping
car is set nj the east end of Union Depot which
can be occupied ut any time between 900 pm
and 1895 n. m.
The train leaving Cincinnati Mt 1880 n. m.
has through coach to Columbus and Pitts
burgh; also parlor car attached; and connects
and Philndclha. q
The train leaving Columbus Mt 2:I5 D. M,
has parlor car from Columbus to Cincinnati.
The train leaving Cincinnati at 8:45 n. M,
has parlor car from Columbus to Cincinnati.
The train leaving Columbus ut 3:05 p. m.
has through coach from Pittsburg and Col
umbus TO Cincinnati, and connects at Column
bus with sleeping cars from Baltimore and
Phllndclpia.
s. j. PEABODY. O.P. MCCARTHY
Gen'l Supt, q. A.
Columbus,C. Columbus, o.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
s's i s:.;g,g MI .slE lsa,iI y y
Merit Wins.

We desire to say 10 our citizens
that for years We have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salvo and
Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell NJ well,
or that have given such universal
satisfaction. We do not hesitate
te guarantee them every time, and
we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great
popularity purely on their merits.
+. HA1EINGToN, Druggist.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
A Safe Investment.

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case OF failure u return OF purchase
price. On this safe plan You ear,
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

y good good new two story
house with four rooms, situated
in the village of Oreville, and
being lots Nos 90, 80 and -
will sell all for $l75. We must
sell. Hansen q Smith.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

"A ranchman at Antelope, Cal, being
annoyed by tho coughing of his cook,
hauled him from bod and thrust him
head foremost into barrel of water and
drowned him. For this ungcntlo freak
he has been found guilty OF murdor,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

The following / tracts of land
lying together consisting of 336
acres, in the south west corner
of Laurel Township, we will
sell as a whole or in part to suit
purchaser, or will excange for
live stock, or for lands in north
western Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

1876 acres, good frame dwelling
3 rooms, cellar and well, 3 acre
orchard, barn and out build
ings, 80 acres improved and Is
acres of bottom lands.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

so acres of land in South east
corner of section 8, Laurel Up,
Hooking County, Ohio, lying
mile north of GibisOnvill.. All
of above 50 acres of land is i'm
grass; good barn and house,
good orchard, so sugar trees, 10
acres of timber and plenty of
water. Terms reasonable and
on on deferred payments.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

House on Canal Street, Logan,
10 rooms, well, ciStern and cell
lar; will trade for farm.
gjgT- Wanted, Timber lands.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

so acres, house, frame stable,
and out buildings, good spring
of water, 4 acres Of orchard, so
acres of improved land.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

so acres, log house, frame
kitchen, and out buildings, 4
acres of orchard, 60 acres inn
proved.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26
CHAMEERLRIN'S
Eve and Skin 0intnorr,

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letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
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and Piles. IT is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases havo been cured by
It after oil other treatment had failed
e5 and 80 cent boxes for sale by
i. HARRINGTON,
Logan. O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

a small farm know as Kelch
farm located near Gibisonville
containing 80 acres. Price
reasonable.
HANSEN d. SMITH
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

House and Lot in New Ply
mouth, Vinton County, 10 fl.
front. Will sell or trade.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

40 acres, good meadow, improv-
ed % acres.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-07-26

Az Acres of Land in Logan
with good dwelling house,
well and spring. All in good
repair; very desirable home
at a bargain.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-07-13
Independent Order Mechanics.

Subscribe for The SUNDAY HERALD-2Oc. pc
month, delivered at your residence early Sun
day morning
Members of the order are requested to send
items of interest to the order to D. G. Eichel-
berger for publication.
The full list of the standing committees for
the term of Columbia Lodge No. will be pub
lished in next Sundays HERALD.
Past Supreme Ruler j. NJ Richards, of this
jurisdiction will leave for Atlantic City in a
few days. lie carries with him the good wishes
of the entire order.
Every member should attend the meetings OF
his lodge, and if he is situated that he cannot
attend his lodge he should read THE SUNDAY
HERALD and keep posted on the lodge news.
Columbia Lodge No. l has a fine set of
officers. Members of sister lodges are invited
to be present at the next meeting, as one of our
business men will receive the initiatory degree
The many friends of Mr.. d. G.. Eichelberger
VIII regret to learn that his wife, who has been
an invalid for six years, is not improving,
This is the cause of the brothers absence from
the lodge-rooms of the sister lodges.
The twin daughters of Brother j. b. Smoot
We're christened on Monday evening last by
Rev, DIR. Domer. Their names are Emma
Catherine and Carrie Belle. The latter has the
full name of Brother 'Eichelberger's wife,
Lafayette Lodge No. 13 held Its regular ses
sion Thursday, Past Master R. b. Wilson in the
/ cnalf. Inc Gfanu LOdge OmcerS installed the
following officers for the ensuing year: Worthy
Master, c, A, Evard; Junior Master, Joseph r,
Pagan; Recording Secretary, Edward Hodgkin;
Financial Secretary, c. A. Scott; Treasurer,
! K. b, Wilson: Chaplain, Frank o. Breen Out
| side Sentinel, John A. Tafe: Left Guard to
| Worthy Master, P. j. Cooksey; Right Guard to
| Junior Master, Andrew Swallow, Visitors
! Past Masters McLain, Kolb, and McKie, of No.
/ H. and Past Master Whitlock, of No. Z, OF
Baltimore. This lodge will meet July II al
7;30 sharp, to enable the Grand Lodge to hold
/ its sem-annual session.
Columbia Lodge No l held well-attended
and interesting meeting on Tue sday evening
well and off the lodge An application fol
membership was received from Mr.. SedricB
Hynson. Mr.. Charles Bischoff's application
was approved, and he will receive the first de
gree on the 18th. The long pending case OF
Brother g. W. Purdy was settled by the lodge
-Heurchs Extra Pale Lager. Ask for it,