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PROSPECTUS
OF the Ohio Statesman.

IT AGAIN enter upon the responsible and impor.
tant trust of editor and proprietor OF the Ohio
Statesman In thus again launching into the sea
of politics, can offer no pledge but devotion 70
the great end and aim Of old and long tried demo-
cratic principles and the party, as founded BY the
immortal Jefferson To rally the sound heads and
honest hearts to one great standard OF republican
truths, will be the object and ardor OF my soul,-.
We are defeated at various points, only from want
of harmony and action. No one can critically ex.
anime The returns OF elections for the last year and
not be convinced of this. There is nothing, then,
to disco ourage democrats, but thousand argumen"
TO strengthen them to renewed life and energy
Have the pledge of the veteran democrats-the
old and the young-of glorious State, that tney
will lend helping hand to achieve result tnat
will be both honorable and full OF hope to pario-
tic freemen' feel confidence that shall Do
sustained in this resolve, by the united energies OF
the'democracy of the Stale, so long as shall have
an eye single to the great principles of pure repub-
licansm and the certain triumphs OF the democrat
lc party. Without any further apology, then,
fling my flag to the breeze, trusting to the noble
democracy of our State 10 keep it there flying
TERMS.
The ONO STATESMAN will be published week
ly The year round lin advance) at ~ W
Daily during the session of the Legislature, sa-
and rl-w weekly the balance Of the year, at 70 w
S. MEDARY.
November Q, 1916.
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Saltill0.

The Cincinnati Enquirer has letter
glvinga description ofSaltillo,( Mexic o,)
its inhabitants, business, appearance,
which is some what interesting. The
writes says:
SaltilIo is a larger city than Monte
rey, and more handsome. II stands at
the southwest side of an extensive
plain, portions OF it upon the side of Il
hill. The buildings (unburnt brick) are
similar in style, to those of Monterey
The streets narrow, the principal ones
paved. The main Plaza has beautiful
appearance-th cathedral fronting it,
is splendid building. There are two
apartments in it for worship; the prin-
cipal one is built IN the shape Of cross,
and very large; both of them are deco
rated with paintings well executed, and
figures of saints and virgins robed in
the ancient style; the ceilings high and
arching; massive silver chandeliers;
cornice and plaster of blue and white;
the altar, pulpit and third wall, from
floor to ceiing,of carved and FURNISHED
gliding, apertures in it leading to other
apartments curtaned and festooned-
national streamers, hanging from all
parts of the wall and ceiling, side altars,
vases, &c.; the whole has a somewhat
fairy-like appearance, save when the
eye rests upon the foor-no seats
the floor rough boards! The city is
thronged with Mexicans-the citizens
of SaItiIIo and Monterey, are in my
opinion, all here;-.-some mechanical
branches; tailors, shoemakers, hatiers,
saddlers, carpenters, silver and black
smiths--workmanship poor. There
are numerous fountains in the squares
and yards; the city is supplied with
water from springs near the top of The
hill; no wood in the neighborhoo the
inhabitants are supplied with fuel.
brought some distance on pack mules:
the MARKETS flied with cabbage, greens
tomatoes, onions, &C.: some few petty
grocery and dry good stores that seem
to be dong but little business. There
are some four or five Grisl Mills aud
and two Cotton Factories in the vicin-
ity. The larger one Of the factories |
visited few days ago. 1t is owned
by an Irish company; the machinery
is Of American mautactur, and worked
by water; the operatives are Mexicans,
and muslin the only manufacture; 5000
yards are made per week, and goods
that we sell for 7 and cents, they ask
Csc. 1t has 40 looms. 14O0 splndles;
the waler-wheel is 3 feet in diameter
and feet wide. Cotton cost them
22c per lb. and is purchased OF Mata-
moras and Monclova; the wages for
labor are about the same as in the Uni
ted States with the exception Of the
overseers they receive SO 90 per day.
The directors received me kindly they
wish the war was at an end, as it is ru-
ining their business.
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Southern literary Mcssenger.

| The Messenger has been established more than
Twelve years, much longer than any other South
ern work ever existed, during which il has main-
tanned the highest rank among the American Pc
riodicas. Under its new Title it will strive to
extend its fame and usefulness. Its Contributors
are numerous ,--embracing Professional and ANA
teur writer's of the first distncton so that its pa.
ges will be filled with the choicest matter, great
variety,--such as Rerielrs, Historical anu Bio
graphical Sketches, NoUeis, Taies, Travels, Es-
says. Poems, Critiques, and Papers on The .4rmy,
.Ndvy aild other National Subjects. Purity Pot
ifics and Controversial Theology are excluded.
Whilst the "Messenger and Review" addresses
itself to the SOUTH AND WEST, and conf
denty appeals to them for even more extensive
patronage to the only Literary Journal of long and
high standing, in all their wide borders, it Is not
sectioaal-havng always circulated widely in the
North and East, and aimed at imparting HIGH
Err NATIONAL CHARACTER to our Period
ical Literature. THE THIRTEENTH VOL
UME will commence on the stof January, 1917;
and neither pains nor expense will be sspare to
make ii emnenty worthy Of patronage. Among
other thing, 1t will contain HISTORY OF VlR-
GINA; and arrangements will be made for pro-
curing regular and early supply of Notices of
New Works and other Literary Intelligence. Or
ders for the work can be sent in at once.
CONDITIONS OF THE MESSEN GER
ANDREViEW. Il. THE ESSENGER AND
REVIEW is published in monthly numbers
Each number contains not less than 81 large SUI
per-royaI pages, printed on good type, and in the
best manner, and on paper of the most beautiful
quality. g The MESSENGER s. REVIEW is
mailed OH or about the first day Of every month in
the year. Twelve numbers make volume, and
the price of subscription is So per volume, paya-
Ole IN dd0auct ;--Dor will the work be sent to any
one, unless the order for it is accompanied with
Al. y q ~ NO,
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THE prsGusTED WIFE TO HER HUsBAN
You promised to leave Off your smoking,
The day Iconsented to wed.
How little thought You We're joking;
How fondy believed whatyou said
Then, alas how completely you sold me,
With Establishments artfu and vain;
When you emptied your snuif-box, and told me
You never would fill it again.
Those fumes, sd oppressive, from putting,
Say, what is the soace that tilows'
And whence the enjoyment OF stuffing
A parcel of dust in your nose?
By the habits you are thus pursuing
There can be no pleasure conferrd;
How irrational, then, is so doing!
Now is 1t not uery absurd!
Cigars comes to three-pence each, nearly,
And sxpence an ounce is your snuff;
Consider how much, then, you yearly
Must waste on that horrible stuff
Why the sums in tobacco you spend, love.
The wealth in your snufbox you sink.
Would procure me ofdresses no end, love,
And keep me in gloves; only think!
What's worse, for your person tremble,
IT'S going as fast as it can;
Oh! how should you like to resemble
A smoky and snuffy old man?
Then resign, at the call of Affection,
The habits cannot endure;
Or you'll spo il both your nose and complexion,
And ruin your teeth, am sure.
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sour own ONO, and the tillers Of her soil"
PROSPECTUS OF THE
Ohio CultiyatOr--V S--1S47.

'
Depoted to The promotion of agriculture; Hvti-
culture, and Domestic Industry.
Published at Columbus, Ohio, on the 1st and
18th Of each month, by NJ B. BATEHAM, Editor
and Proprietor, assistedby very large number of
practical and scientific contributors-farmers, hor-
iiculturists, &c., and Illustrated spith numerous
ENGRAvINGs. .i'.- b''f '''Ao
TERMS One Dollar per year, for single SUBJ
scriptions; or four copies when ordered together.
for three dollars; all payments made in advance;
all subscriptions to begin with the volume, aud
none received for less than year. Letters with
subscriptions may be sent by mail at the risk and
expense of the editor. aa.
The Cultivator has now become so well known
to the farmers and friends of agriculture IN Ohio,
that nothing need be said of its character or de-
sign. Its pages will continue to diftuse lntelli-
gence Of the utmost practical importance to farm
ers, and all who are concerned in the cultivation
of the soil and the mind 1t will contain the latest
and most reliable intelligence respecting the crops
and the markets., both in this country and in Eu-
rope, so as to aid the farmer in deciding at what
time and price to dispose of his productions This
information alone will be worth, to most farmers,
many times the price of subscription, especially
now that the prices are SO much affected by for
eign intelligence.
The influence OF the paper, wherever it has been
generally read, is admitted ia have been highly
saIutary. 1t has begun to awaken aspirit of inqu-
ry and Improvement among the farmers, and TO
inspire them with more just and elevated concep-
tons OF the character duties and pleasures of their
noble occupation. AS evidence of this, it may be
stated, that during the past year, Agricultural
Societies have been organized in twenty counties
of this State; and there is reason to believe that
many more will be formed duriug the year to come
These associations, in connection with the State
Board of Agriculture, and the CULTIvAToR as
an organ for the diffusion Of intelligence, cannot
fail to exert such an influence on the minds and
the practice OF the farming community. as Will in
few years place our GIANT STATE in that posi-
ton which she is by Nature designed to occupy
the first State of the Union in agricultural wealth
and lasting prosperity,
-. AT meeting of the Ohio State Board of Ag-
rculture, Oct. 2s, 1916. the following resolution
was offered by Col. John Johnston, of Miami, and
unanimously adopted: "Resolotd, That the ex-
tended circulation of the OHIO CULTIvAToR is
highly conducive to the agricultural interests of
the State; and this Board do hereby earnestly COM
mend the same to the patronage Of the farmers and
friends of Agriculture in Ohio"
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BOB WADMAN'S HORSE TRADE

W. w A - A'1 1-AA' ~ iioiNoh lNh II iJ'
"You knew w Bob Waddman, | reck.
on" sad Uncle Mike.
"Not that | reccolect," replied.
"Well, Bob was an amazin hand at
tradin' hosses, and generally come out
ahead too, | never knew him really
girdled and the underbrush out but
once"
"How was that, Uncle Mixer"
"Why you see Bob had Just been
gettln' a gray hoss in some of his deals,
that was just about as nice boss TO
look at as ever put his nose through
the rack sticks. He was a human
lookin' and no,hin' shorter. He was
always looking for stars, and carried
his tal like the National flag on the 4th
of July. But he wouden'I work-he
was above it. He'd almost stop when
he'd see his shadow followin' him for
fear he might be DRAWN it. Now
then, says Bob,some individual is bound
to be picked up. So maxim an excuse
that Grey's shoes wanted fxin he sen,
him to the blacksmith's, and harnessed
up bis other hosses, hitched on to
wagon load of stone, and drove down
to Sam Hewitt's tavern. Here he
stopped before the door and harnessed
him up in his place. Bob went in and
took drink, and waited around until
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some man should come along who wan
ted to speculate. lie hadn't been watl'n
long till he see some feller comm up the
road like all possessed,h ,his hosses under
a full run while he was sawin' the bit
and hollerin' 100 100 +! with all his might
and main. He managed to stop 'em
round, he come up sappin his hands
and cussin' that sorreI boss. sHe's
never ready te stop says he. shat boss
amt; and tho he's the best hoss
ever owned.ye blastmy eyes i'll don't
get shut of him
"WeIl, jest then out comes Bob and
mounted his wagon jest as if he was
going to drive off when says he
"HaIIo, stranger, perhaps you'd like
to deal with me for steady one"
"Why, yes,' says the stranger, q
would ike something little more quiet
than that go-ahead sap-dragon rascal of
mine.'
$50 Bob he looks at the sorrel, and
found him a fine square built animal,
his eye lull of life, and every muscle in
play"
"Well,' says Bob, "a few words does
for me. There's my grey-here's your
sorrcl. What's your proposition"
SNOW you are talking says the
stranger, examining the grey, as he
stood htched to the load of stone. TIl
give YOU my sorrel, and the best forty
dollar clock in my wagon for your
grey"
"Done,' said Bob, 'just unhitch."
"Neilher Of them had ask'd tother
any questions, cause neither one OF
them wanted to ans,uer any. The
hosses were exchanged. Bob had got
his clock. and the stranger got into his
wagon; took up his lines, and bidding
'em good day, was about to start, when
grey put a stop to it, and woulden't
bulge hair. In vain did the stranger
whip and coax--not an inch could he
get. There sat Bob, laughing IN his
sleeve, almost ready to burst, to see
how the stranger was trying to start
and couldn't. Not q word did the
stranger say, however; but after he had
got tired, and had given up trying any
more, he came and sat down on the
horse block.
"Bob thought he might as we'll be
going; so. picking up his rlbbons--'go
0long,' SAYS he. The Sorrel turned his
head and looked back at HIM, as much
as to say don't you wish would" but
didn't stir 4 hoof. In vain Bob coaxed
and patted, Sorrel was thar, and he
wasn't any where else.
swell, reckon it's my turn to laugh
now,' said the stranger; 'spose you'll
call again when you come in town?
"Oh. never mind says Bob. 'Sor-
rel aOaN 20 or else you couldn't get here
with him.
"Oh yes says the stranger, 'you can
start him if you'll only bring some sha-
wings, and kinale a fire unde' him, as !
did, And then he laughed again. ana
when came away, they were playing
a game Of OLD SLEDGE,to Sc who should |
take them both. h.'--Cin. Suaday NelcS.
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STEAMBOAT ExpLosloN!--LlvEs LOST!
The steam towboat Phoenix, having
in tow the bark I.eontine, ship Man
chester, and the ship lronsides astern,
some distance below New Orleans,
blew up on the 2lst lt.,--all SIX Other
boilers exploding.
The names OF those who were killed
by this disaster, are, James Lathrope.
pilot. Samuel Dill, second engineer;
James Lancaster, mate; Henry Hawk.
steersman; Charles Smith and @ohn
Ricardifi, deck hands; Owen Jones and
Martin BOYLE, hremen-all killed.
When the explosion took place the
steamer had along side of her the bark
Leontine, and ship Manchester, and
astern the ship lronsides. Death was
busy on board toe Manchester, four of
her passengers having been killed, eight
wounded, and four missing. Two OF
the wounded have since died.-On
board of the Leontine two Of the crew
were wounded, and the vessel was Sc
riousIy damaged by the explosion.-
The calamity occurred at the South
West Pass. The engineer Of the Phe-
nix (Mr. Fisk) was slightly wounded.
Il Gin. En-.
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A TTACHMENT NOTICE.-Notice is here
IN by given to all concerned, that on the twenty
seventh day of October, 1916, Bennett Coen is
sued out Of the Court of Common Pleas of Mon
roe county and State of Ohio, writ of attach
ment against the lands, tenements, goods, chattels
rights, credits, monies, and effects of Thomas
Fletcher, an absent debtor, for the sum of $500
damages, which said writ was returned at the
October term of said court, 1916, served
VIM. OKEY, Clerk, Monroe C. P.
Nov. 81, 1916.
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ONLY THINK OF IT.--An unknown man was
found at midnight dead drunk among some casks
on the pier foot OF Peck Slip, New York, and ly-
ing upon his body were three little girls The
children had found their father in this sad plight
and, instead ofleaving him to his fate, watch
ing over him, weeping If their little hearts were
broken and shivering under the influence of the
cold night wind When the motherless children
were discovered, the youngest was in deep st ep
with its soft pale cheek lying on the bloaed breast
of its father!
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A TTENTION!-All members of the rifle com
IN pany known as the "W oodsfield Greys," who
are yet indebted for their Caps, or trimmings, are
requested to call at the proper place and make pay
ment Immediately,
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oF OHIO, MONROE COUNTY. SIS:

~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
John Drum and Nancy Will take notice that
Drum his wife. petition was filed
VS.: against them on the
Elizabeth Haught, Tobias 30th day of October,
Haught, Evan Haught, A. d. 1916, in the
Alpheus Haught, James Court of Common
Taught, Henry Barnard, Pleas of Monroe coun-
and Delilah his wife; Coin ty, Ohio, by John
Eddy and Sally his wife; Drum and Nancy his
George Jobes and Esther wife; and is now pen.
his wife; Peter Eddy and ding, wherein the said
Elizabeth his wife; EDos John Drum and Nan
Tenant and TeDa his wife, cy his wife demand
and Peter Hsught. partition of the follow
ing real estate to wit: The east half of the south
west quarter, and the south hall OF the north west
quarter Of section twenty-eIght in township three
and range five, in Monroe county Ohio, and that
at the next term OF said court application will be
made by the SAID John Drum and Nancy his wife,
for an order that partition may be made of said
premises. N. HOLLISTER, Their Atty.
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1t Is stated in a late English paper that there is
at present residing in the county of Tyrone, far
mer who has reached the age of I2O years A son
who resides with him is aged SO. The elder of the
two can read without glasses, and his hair still re-
talns its original hne, which is brown
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Job York neatly and expe-
d'tiOusly executed at the office Of the
"SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACYp g
Woodsfeld, Ohio. T 81
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BEST ONE YET.--We understand says an eS-
change paper that an ingenious Yankee has put up
a saw.mill which is driven by the force of circun-
stances.
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THVHE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN LIT
Ill ERARY MESSENGER AND REVIEW,
FOR lSlS.-This is a Monthly Magazine
devoted to every department of Literature and the
Fine Arts 1t is the union OF Slmms" Southern
and Western MOnthiy Magazine and Reri''o," of
South Carolina, with the
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GRIST MILL.
WOOL DEPOT

FE7IIE subscriber has made arrangements
Il to open branch of the Undertook
Wool Depot, in the village Of Shorcham, VI.
a spacious building has been procured as
storehouse, for the present season, situated on
the public square in said village. He will be
prepared to receive Wool after the tenth of
June. The heeces will be thrown into sorts,
and those who desire it can have their clip
kept separate, and sold where ordered. A
discrimination will be made between wool in
a good or bal condition. Sales will be made
invariably for cash. The charges will be one
cent per pound for receiving, sorting, and
the insurance, which will be twenty-five cents
on one hundred dollars for the term Of three
months.
Advances in cash will be made on the de-
livery of Wool, if required. Sacks will be
furnished to those living at a distance, by Or
dering them, and paying the freight and
twelve and half cents for their use.
References can be had of DR.. j. P. Beck
man, Undertook, N. Y; Hon. S. II. Jenni-
son, Shoreham NJ. Bingham, Cornwall S.
w. Jcwett Weybridge; II. Bell, Esq, Mid
dlebury, and Lyman Hall, Shelburn, Vt.
Letters addressed to the subscriber at
Shoreham, in relation to the Wool Depot at
that place, will receive immediate attention.
In his temporary absence Mr. S. Everts will
be at the Depot to receive Wool, and give
any requisite information upon the subject.
II. BLANCHARD.
.ShOrehdm, Man II, 1S47. AZ
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MARRIED..

In this town, Goth of May, by Rev. c. A. Thomas,
Ira Ingalls, jr., and Miss Clarissa R, Gibson.
In Sudbury May 18th, by John G. Sawyer, Esq.,
Kimball Mctcalf, professor of Phrenoogy) Whiting
and Miss Lovina Rogers of the former place
The learned Professors acquisition of Phrcnolo-
gcal science since his marriage to his first wife,
has undoubtedly given him the power Of selecting,
on this OCCASION the woman who possesses the right
kind of bumps Should he find however, on a
more thorough examination that any are deficient,
he will know how to increase their size; and wheth-
or the Bride finds Metcalftorh her husband, or shall
find that she has Meta Calf, we see not why coDu-
gal bliss will not be enjoyed to the full and plenty
of Calves be raised on "Green Island''
In Rochester, May IS, VIM F. Newcomb of Waits
field and Miss Louisa Jane Gleason, Of Rochester
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NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

VENITE undersigned respectfully inform the
IL public that their STAGES on the routes
from BRANDON to BOSTON, and from
BRANDON to TROY, leave the former
place each day in the week, Sundays OK
cepted y the first arriving in Boston the next
days at 7 o'clock, p. M.-the other reaching
Troy at noon on those days.
Fare from Brandon to Boston, S. rs :
From Brandon to Troy So 90.
None but safe Drivers, are or will be en-
ployed; the best Of Horses and Coaches are
already on the line, and the travelling public
may rest assured that no pains will be spar
ed in rendering safe and pleasant, the pas
sage of all who may wish to visit either OF
those cities, or the intermediate towns.
COOK, FIELD & co.
Brandon, May Is, 1917. SASH