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Year: 1875

During tho trial Of WEIGH in tho Criminal
Court yesterday afternoon for the murder Of
DAv11y, another tragedy was in progress
about mile distant, and before tho Jury had
agreed upon their verdict of ten years im-
prisonment, drunken TOW between two men
In house Of ill-fame resulted IN tho firing Of
. pistol-shot which subsequently cnused tho
death Of the wounded ,nan. Bad whisky and
bad women wcre at tho bottom of both
murders.
Year: 1875

An investigation into the causcs Of tho
Schiller disaster has boon hold under the aus
pices Of the British Board Of Trade, and the
Committee has found that tho terrible CO.
lamity was the direct result of neglect Of
ordinary precautions in approaching shore,
as pointed ont in the standard directions for
approaching tho Britiah Channel, and tho
rules Of the Engle line Both these instruc.
tions to commanders insist upon the naces-
sity OF freely throwing tho lead In thick
weather, which was not done. The STEAMER
Ind got out of its reckoning, but the casting
OF the lead before tho final changing Of the
course would have revealed the error and tie
proximity to danger, and would probably
have averted tho disaster. It acoms strange
that SO fagrant and gross piece Of caralcas-
ness should occur on a regular passenger
steamship, especially in Wow Of tho fearful
consequences it might and did entail
Year: 1875

the jury, but he could prove that they
had been approached.


Mr.. Abbott protested against the IN
professional mode in which these state
meLts had been put forward.


Mr.. Sherman also challenged the
gentleman to produce his proofs then
and there. [SOme Kisses by the audi
eDce


Mr. Beach replied that Mr.. Shesrman
spoke without knowledge, inasmuch as
the parties in sympathy with the de-
fendant could easily use moneys for
purposes not known to him. He replied
that he had not charged any of the jury
until he was called out by the appeal Of
the juryman; he would be sorry if he
had said anything offensive to the jury
men, or to have done anything 10 in
lure the cause. of his client, for that he
would have no right to do, but as they
had been challenged, he would now
ask his honor to name the time and
place for the production of his proofs.


Judge Nelson suggested that the
proper time would be at the close of the
case, when somebody would have to be
punished. The matter Was then dropped
and the court adjourned.
Year: 1875

D Dedicated TO Mrs. Bertfs Moore Hsw
ktns, an the Death of her Baby, by heI
Friend Ella.


They bore him away from her arms
Away from q mothers care
Away to the cold, cold ave,


Tney laid her little one there.
Her darling baby Is sleeping


The Elmwood tree beneath;
Her baby is sleeping now


The deep, deep sleep of death.
The little white arms are folded


Over the innocent breast,
The little white arms are claSped
In sweet eternal rest.
The house is so lonely without him,
For sympathy now is in vain;
For what can they know of her sorrow?
How she longs for her baby again.
But he never more will awaken,


Her love he will never more claim
And she Will never hear her darling
Murmur his mothers name.
Year: 1875

How many suffer torture day after day,
making life burden and robbing existence of
all pleasure, owing to the secret suffering from
Piles. Yet relief is ready to the hand OF almost
any one who viii use Systematically the rene
dy that has permanently cured thousands.


No drastic, violent purge, but gentle assist
Year: 1875

To ExTINGUISH KEROSENE FLAMEs.-The alarming frequency of accidents from kero- sene flames, coupled with the great difficulty encountered in subduing them, renders the acquisition of any ready and convenient means of extinguishing them matter of much importance to every household. Per haps one of the most ready means is to throw a cloth of some kind over the flame, and thus stifle it; but as the cloth Is not always con venient to the kitchen, where such accidents most frequently occur, some one recommends foHr a substitute, which is always at hand in the kitchen, and which it is said prompt ly extingui,hcs the flames. It rapidly ab- sorts the fluid, deadens the flame, and can be readily gathered up and thrown out of doors when the fire is out Ex
Year: 1875

SEANcE. = The public seance
of Mr.. Jacobs in Iesler's Hall
last evening was very well at
tended. The medium requested
the audience to appoint a com
mittee to secure him, and Capt.
Geo. D. Hill and Mr.. Briggs
were so appointed. The medium
was placed in the cabinet, which
was nothing but rough box,
with a door and a diamond
shaped opening about six inches
across, near the top. The chair
on which he sat was tied to the
floor, so that it could not be
moved without breaking the
twine, and Jacobs handcutfed
with patent handouts to the
round Of the chair. As soon as
the door was closed a hand ap-
peared through the opening and
shortly afterwards 4 face. Bells
were rung and musical instru-
ments played, and the bells were
pushed through the opening
The door was suddenly opened
by the committee and the medi-
um was found sitting rs before.
except that a heavy iron ring
was found on his arm above the
cuffs.


The most remarkable part OF
the performance was at the close
when a gentleman in the audi
ence arose and said that he had
Il pair of handouts that he would
like to put on the medium and
then see whether any manifesto
tons would be made. The me-
dunn expressed some reluctance
to submit to the test, but the
cuffs were finally put Oh him and
secured to the floor by Il staple.
The same phenomena were re
peated. and when the door was
opened the medium was found
with both cuffs taken off his
wrist and the iron ring locked
through one Of them. Mr.. ia
cobs gives another seance OF
Thursday night.
Year: 1875

ASSAULT. A stranger who
had recently arrived here, paid
visit to a squaw dance house
last evening. While watching
the dancing, a man named Riley
came up to him and invited him
to drink. On his refusal, Riley
made use of some highly insult
ing language and finally jumped
at him and pounded him about
the face and head in most bru-
tai manner. The stranger I'M
mediately swOre out q warrant
against Riley. He was arrested
this morning, examined before
Justice Smith and his trial set
for Friday. He gave the name
OF JAS. Riley.
Year: 1875

Action FOR TREsPAss.-A gen
tleman Of this city, as admins
TRAITOR Of an estate, took posses
sion of some cattle which which
he supposed belonged to it. On
finding they did not belong to
the estate, he returned them,
but is now being sued for tres
pass by their real owner. The
case is on trial before Justice
Scott and will probably take two
days.
Year: 1875

REMovAL.-The telegraph of
fee has been removed from its
old stand in the Masonic build
ing to that little building adjoin-
ing the shop of Thompson the
gun-smith, which has been fitted
up for that purpose. Carpenters
are at work on the old telegraph
office, putting 4 store front Oh it.
Year: 1875




The savings banks will be closed Monday, it
Iein, legal holiday.


Smart trotting on Great Pond, Cape Eliza
beth, every day.
Mr. j. r. Rigby, Mr.. Sanford and others of
the Reform Club will speak at the temperance
meeting at Preble Chapel tomorrow evening.
The Boston boats did not run either way last
night.


III. II. Cox has fine model of a steam yacht
in Schumacher's window


The ice in the harbOr is getting rather rotten.
The boss rat terrier killed five large wharf
rats on Custom House wharf yesterday.
The elephant which is to appear at the mas
querade ball Monday night is giving some OF
the committee good deal of trouble.


The Post Office will be closed Monday except
during regular holiday hours. The Custom
House will not be op9n for business during the
day.


The Allen sailing ship Pomona sailed yester-
day.


A piece of the silver ore from the Newbury-
mort mine is on exhibition in Lowell's window,
on Middle street. s...


A colored woman was arrested last night on
suspicion of stealing 800 from the house OF
clergyman, where she washed.


RAYMOND is running four large and success
full dancing schools at present, at Army and
Navy Hall.


The mate of IA brig at Smiths wharf got INTO
fight with the crew, last night, and bloody
affair was the result. No arrests were made
A very interesting prayer meeting was held
in the lodging room at the police station last
night Uncle Oliver arranged the room very
neat for the ladies.


Chief Justice Appleton occupied seat on
the bench with Judge Nelson at the Beecher
trial, Monday


A young lady from the Islands fell through
the ice at Fish Point yesterday, aud was taken
out very wet.


Officer Sterling found girl last night cn the
street who had no home and who refused to
give her name. She was taken to the station.
Officer Burnham has received an elegantly
gotten up valentine from some of the officers
on thu fnrna
Year: 1875

CLOTHING WANTED.-The weather the pres
ent winter is hard enough to withstand if a
person is properly clothed; but with scarcely
clotsss a'.the ,SGsEc't is fearful. The
aae..ll, -. e Provident AssO-
citation has been araTisua.ly large, and he has
done his best to supply the demand: but still
there are large number of persons really in
need of clothing, who are turned away every
day. Last evening in the space of an hour the
agent had over thirty calls, and over half the
applicants did not receive single article of
clothing for the simple reason that the agent
did not have anything suitable for them. Three
little boys called and wanted pantaloons, but
the agent did not have single pair in his
whole stock. There is a large amount of cast
away clothing which does not now do any one
any good which could, if sent to the agent, be
used to keep some poor unfortunate comforta-
BILE. If persons who have clothing to spare
will notify the agent where it can be had he
will call for it,
Year: 1875

THE City HoTEL.-We have already spoken
of the improvements to be made in the oi'y
Hotel the coming season. Yesterday lue
plans of the improvements drawn oy MI
Fassett were accepted by Mr.. Martin, the pro-
prietor, and the new lease was signed py tne
owners, Messrs. Morgan and Dunham. Inc
building adjoining the present hotel Is 10 oe
thoroughly renovated and parted OIL INTO nice
large airy rooms Each room in the house is
is to have marble mantel and all the modern
conyeniences. The outside of the building is
to be of brick finished with granite. On the
ground floor of the new part will be two large
rooms to be let for stores. The columns will be
of iron. and the front of the building will pre-
sent a yery neat and attractive appearance.
The whole house when completed will contain
80 rooms which will be newly finished and
furnished. The work will be done by Mr..
Spencer Rogers, who has the contract and will
begin work in few weeks. This house has
been very popular ever since Mr.. Martin has
had the management of It, and now that it is
to be enlarged it will make it more so than
ever
Year: 1875

A KNOWING ROOSTER "A family living In
Gorham have hen and rooster which they
consider something remarkable. The fowls are
brother and sister and show great liking to
each other. In the morning the brother gets
up early aud goes to the house and crows until
the family go the hennery and feed the fowls
In the afternoon the rooster and sister go to the
house together and are fed. They then return
to the hennery and retire. This thing is kept
up so regularly that the neighbors notice ald
remark upon it, l-- f...
Year: 1875

and it needs care therefore that none of our
churches give the subject of Education the
20 by, this fall. And l recommend to mem
bers of our Church to see if they can take up
some personal friend, and give him personal
help. The supply of funds from the Church,
great unknown to the candidates, may not
call out the feeling of personal gratitude, af
it will be called out by the reception of it
from some personal friend, or friendS. We
see examples of this in our Seminary every
year; and their influence is very happy. l
recommend it to you all. On motion of DR..
Pryor, it was ordered that Dr. Dabney be
appointed chairman of committee to send
circular letter on this subject to our seve-
raj churches.


The following resolutions were adopted:


Resolved, /. That the administration of
the cause of Education for the ministry by
the present Committee and Secretary de-
serves the confidence of our Church.


2. That the general good conduct, dill
gence, and acqulrement of the benefciaries
of our Church encourages US to continue and
enlargetbe gifts far assisting them in their
education for the ministry.


3. That all the ministers and sessions Of
this Synod, are earnestly requested in view
of the embarrassments of the Committee and
the favor of God in increasing the number of
candidates, not to neglect the annual colec
ton for Education for the ministry, appoint
ed by the Assembly for the 1st Sabbath in
November.
Year: 1875

At meeting Of the National Bible So
ciety of Scotland, held at Glasgow on the
7th ult., the Earl of Shafsesbury made the
following interesting statement in regard to
the circulation of the Bible in Russia and
Turkey:


Every lately they had obtained two very
cheering announcements. They had got
from Ru8sia-from which our version of the
Bible had been excluded for considerable
tiue-full permission to print and circulate
the Scriptures throughout the whole of the
Empire. That permission was given in the
most amiable manner by the desire of the
Emperor himself, and was transmitted to hin
(LOrd ShafteSbury) through his Secretary Oi
State. They had also obtained from the
authorities at Constantinople that which had
some time previously been taken from them,
the right to print the Scriptures in Turkish
in the city of Con8tantinople. He lately
received letter from Sir Henry Elliott, who
bestirred himself with great zeal and kind
ness in the matter, in which he stated that
the point had been attained, and that they
had now full liberty to print the Bible in the
Turkish language though, he added, more
ugly government to deal with, more tricky
more shuflDg government, he never knew
in the whole course of his life. However
they had gained their point"


In responding to resolution of thanks
he said: "It was important, when thinking
of the Bible, to remember that the Bible
would do it's own work. When societies and
missions seemed to fail, when some did nOt
do their work as well as could be wished, le
them be satisfied that the B ible wonld do itl
work in manner they could not conceive
He remembered Sheshadri telling him tina
he was converted by copy of the Bible
He never consulted a human being; he never
received any advice or counsel. II was tn
Bible that produced in him the result of con
version, and more evangelical man, per
haps. did not exist. The Bible fell into hi
hands through the fundamentally of col
porteur, and this fact ought to encOurag
Mr.. Martin and those who were engaged il
the work of colportage."
Year: 1875

A letter from Rev. Samuel B. Jones, Of
New Jersey, was read by DR.. Lefevre giving
his excuses for absence from this meeting Of
Synod and the last one, caused by stroke
of apoplexy accompanied by paralysis. On
motion the excuses for absence were accept
ed, and the Moderator offered an earnest
prayer on behalf of this afflicted minister
On motion the Moderator and DR.. Lefevre
were appointed committee to write to Rev.
Mr. Jones letter of sympathy expressive
of the sorrow that Synod felt for him in his
sore affiiction.


The sympathy of the Synod was deeply
moved by the information received concern
ing the afflction of this beloved brother.
Year: 1875

QUARRELING CHRISTIANS.-No man will
promptly develop as a Christian who lives
in a state of quarrel In eDmity against
God, he is, of course, not Christian at all ;
but reconciled to him he must remain a
dwarf, unless he secures peace with those
around him. Fighting the brethren, fight
ing angrily in behalf of reform, contending
with bitter words and hard strife for even
the best doctrine, he will stunt the growth
of divine life within him. Even fighting
against sin is not to be done in quarrel
sowe way, but in spirit of honOring God,
while abhOrring the sin and pitying the sin
ner. We are to conduct warfare, but our
fight is to be "good" one, which means
that it is to be directed against wrong and in
favor of right, and also that it is to be waged
so that in the darkest day of defeat we may
be able to say, Father, forgive them, fol
they know not what they do"
Year: 1875

The entire mammoth stock of goods in the house of J. L. Shinn are offered to the people of Pope and adjoining counties at greatly reduced prices. MT. Shinn wish es to fill his new store rooms which are to be erected during the summer, with an entire new stock this fall, and bargains can be secured in the stock now in store. .

 Horse stealing is prevalent in Boone county and the Lead Hill Grange has appointed com mittee of six to follow, apprehend and bring back the stolen prop erty belonging to any member of the order, and to hand over the offenders to the custody of the officers, that they may be dealt with according to law.

 The habit of chewing and smoking tobacco is filthy, expen- sive and useless. It certainly must be very disgusting to the refinement and delicacy of the fe- male members of the family. Con- slider, ye filthy tobacco chewer, how much you could beautify your homes, and how many little lux uries and comforts you could pro- cure with the money expended in the smoking and chewing of to- bacco.

 Grass and vegetation grew more last week than any week since the opening of spring. Ma ture is now attired in her loveliest dress; the balmy breezes are wait ed to us from the blooming plum and hawthorn laden with delicious odors, and the air is filled witl sweetest melody from the fores songstcrs; all proclaiming th' goodness of Providence.
Year: 1875

AO IT 1AOA LIN Es Pauline you are quite mystery Within our little town; And the inquiry of who you are, Is going all around. Some say you are widow small With beautiful black eyes, Others, that you are . maiden tall Whose orbs reflect the skies. Some think you're in the married life, With children at your knec Just say; could any busy wife At such employment be? Others know you've not the proper name They trow you are masculine Now is this not perfect shame To call man Pauline2 "Thcy say" you are using violet ink, And very nicely write. wish you'd tell me if you think Sir Harry is not White. And Herbert too in verse and prose, In fancies field ken, While hiding meath an open rose, Is conquering with his pen. The gentlemen sternly declare Since Eve the apple ate, They inherit not the smallest share In the curious estate. But perceive little lot All secretly fenced In, And they who deem they have it not Commit egregious sin. The other night one said he'd love To know without doubt; And then declared that he would move If the secret "did not out" l warn you not to cultivate The little seeds you SOW, For though the season is SO late The stock is sure to grow. The Editor must bear some blame, For getting up this muss; For he could publish the right name And thereby stop the fuss.

 wILxoNIA. Russellville, May 11th 1875.
Year: 1875

We are pleased to inform our lady readers that we have formed clubbing rates with Peterson's Magazine, by which we can supply the Magazine and the DEMOCRAT for three dollars per year. The publishers price of this deservedly popular Magazine is two dollars. Any lady by embracing this op- portunity can get the magazine cheaper from us than from the publishers.

 The moving of Mir. J. l.. Shinn's old store house, to make room for a new one, was complet- ed yesterday. The house is a very heavy one and it was a big job to move it. It had stood or it's former ground for more than twenty-five years, and it now stands in its new position a' square and plumb as ever MT Boyd of Little Rock, had the jol l of moving it.
Year: 1875

A countryman bought a shirt in Raleigh, N. C., which was the first white one he had ever owned The next Sunday he was to be married, and that was the import ant occasion that had melted him to the purchase. The shirt had a nice starched bosom, and was op- en in the back-a style that was new to it's possessor. After care ful study he put iton with the opening in front, concluding that the stiff bosom was intended as a kind of shoulder brace to make his stand erect. Thus dressed, he met him bride at the church door; but her knowledge was grea- CT than his about shirts, and she made him go home and reverse the garment before she would al low the ceremony to proceed.
Year: 1875

Mrs. Smith, who lives on Olive Street, St. Louis, is troubled with cold feet, as is also Mir. Smith, and not for the world could we reveal the number of the Smiths house not that any such little personal peculiarity is dIsgraceful, but, be- cause, on general principles, the domestic circle should not be ruth lessly in vaded. Having cold feet, |,

 Mrs. Smith devised remedy, and resolved, when the recent frigid spell O weather came on, that she and her lold should dream the happy hours of night away re- gardIess of the temperature. She got a two gallon jug and filled 1t with warm water and tucked it in at the foot of the bed, It proved on admirable thing, and neither Mrs. Smith nor Mir. Smith were troubled with cold feet several nights. In fact all would proba- bly, have gone well to the end, had it not been for the miserable Ob- tuseness of the servant girl. The servent girl had never become fully acquainted with the proper ties of steam, and one day last week she heated the water too much. The cork of the jug was driven in as far as it would go; then the jug was set upon the stove, and when the water began to boil the fOOt-Warmer was car ried up stairs and placed beneath the clothes at the end Ot the bed in which MT. and Mrs. Smith were already ensconced. The smiths, husband and wife, cud- died their feet against the jug and

 were happy-it was so warm and the bed was so cold. Sweet sleep was just about casting it's mantle O'er the couple, so to speak, when there came suddenly from the foot of the bed a report like that of a shot gun, and Mrs. Smith, hit with awful force by the cork of the jug, leaped screaming to the floor, shrieking for the police. AL most at the same instant Smith

 himself was nearly killed. A volume of hot water struck him fairly; then, raking up his back, literally plOwed a scalding furrOw through the skin. His yells as he bounded from bed were fear

 flll, and parting squirt from the jug, which left his left leg par

 boiled, brought forth even more

 hIdeOuS sounds. The Smiths ca pered around the room in con- sternatiOn and agony until the girl came running in with lamp. and surveyed the ruin she had wrought by getting up to much steam in ajug. Finally the Smiths retired again, all bound up in cot ton batting and sweet oil, but the jug was smashed by Smith in this fierce wrath, and since the night of the catastrophe, cold feet have been made a speciality in that family.