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The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

looked upon as an heiress. But, since the
altered state of circumstances, Jerry has
spoken out, and they have got themselves
engaged to one another, but ca mot marry
lust vet, for want Of means. Now, if you
leave all the money to Fanny, Jerry's
spirit will be up in arms again, and no one
can say what will follow; but you leave
it between them, and it will make things
right" =
al will l will But would it be
honest to depart from the terms of the
the -"
"The burnt will9 Bah how can you
talk of honesty and the burnt will in the
same breath. Do as | bid yOu and if you
do not, so much the worse. But l can't
stay, I'm going fast here the voice be-
came very faint. "Fm evaporating, Tom,
or I'd stay with great deal of pleasure.
Good bye, and mind you do as l bid you.
Good bye, for the present"
And so the voice died away.
Tom Soper never knew how he got
home; but the servant who opened the
door to him always declared that he got
home in wet bundle, in the bottom of
the gig, perfectly insensible, and in that
state he was put to bed, and a doctor sent
for and in the morning, more ominous
than the dreaded tick of any death watch,
came lawyer; and Tom Soper made his
will, and such reparation as lay in his
power for the wrong he had done
In less than fortnight that will had to
be read, and people declared that it was
the most incomprehensible will that was
ever penned; for, as to Miss Champion, it
was known that Tom SOper had had what
~%DI a1v ion for Bnr
Jerry Simpson, who was then up in Lon
don, being turned into an architect, was
no more than speaking acquaintance !;
and there was not penny bestowed in
charity. The trustees of the schools, the
guardians who had to keep the pump in
repair, the board of the literary institu
ton, and, in a word, every one connected
with any of the local charities, declared
fatty that the five hundred pounds had
evidently been intended as a charitable
trust fund, and even went so far as to
quarrel among themselves as to its distri-
button; but the clergyman happening to
differ from them in toto, kept the money
for his own use and benefit and so the
literary and scientific institution, which it
had been in contemplation to call "The
SOper Lyceum of Science" came to
speedy end for want of funds, and the
building stands desolate and untenanted-
(there is talk OF turning it into lunatic
asylum, but the Black Lion has petitioned
against it)-even unto the present day-a
melancholy monument of the vanity of
human wishes.
Every one said it was the most incom-
prehensible will ever penned and so one
half of Cogswell asked, "What induced
him to do it," and the other half an
swered, "Heaven knows" But the
above may be taken as true statement of
the matter, though how the facts came to
be known-whether they were divulged
by Mr.. Soper himself or whether the
ghost of the last will and testament paid
a second visit to earth and told the story
must remain profound secret. All
that it is necessary to say is, Jerry Simp-
son and Fanny Champion were married,
and lived happily ever afterwards a
Week.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

Then addressing Mr.. Nathan, solici-
tor, who was buckling on life belt, said
Take that off, sir; not the slightest ne
cessity for any nonsense of that kind
You stand by me and everything will 60
we'll" And that little American citizen,
MIR. Lewis, so inspired confidence into the
whole panic stricken crew that they re-
sumed their places, and carried the steam
er successfully into the harbor of st. Mich
Olas Mole. | am informed by Mr..
Nathan, passenger, that had it not been
for the courage and presence of mind of
this second engineer the steamer must
have foundered, and all hands been lost,
whereas the steamer was safely conducted
into one of the best harbOrs in the world,
without her cargo having been damaged
to the amount of one shilling. The cargo
was valued at el2,000 The life-boat got
into port few hours after the steamer
Cor. Of Ne'o York World
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT
SUPPOSE!
BY PHFBE CAREY.

BY PHOEBE CAREY.
Suppose, my little lady,
Your doll should break her head.
Could you make it whole by crying
Till your eyes and nose are red:
And wouldn't it be pleasanter
To treat it as Joke:
Ana say you're glad :. Twas Dolly's,
EAAnd not your head that broke e."
Suppose you're dressed for walking,
And the rain comes pouring down,
Will it clear off any sooner
Because you scod and frown?
And wouldn't ii be nicer
For you TO smile than pOut,
And so make sunshine in the house
EWhen there is none without:
Suppose your task, my little man,
Il very hard to get,
Will ii make il any easier
For You TO sit and fret?
And wouldn't ii be wiser,
Than waiting like Ounce,
To go to work in earnest
And learn the thing at onccT
Suppose that some boys have horse,
And some a coach and pair.
VIII 1t tire you less while walking
To say, +" Ii isn't fair?''
And wouldn't ii be nobler
To keep your temper sweet.
And in your heart be thankful
You csn walk upon your feet?'
And suppose the world don't please you,
Nor the way some people do,
Do yOn think the whole creation
Will be altered Just for you?
And isn't it, my boy or girl,
The wisest, bravest plan,
Whatever comes. or doesn't come,
To do the best you CAM
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
SCENE VII.

George rushed off, and in about fifty
minutes carriage dashed up to the door.
1t contained George and his brOther-in-
law, the doctor.
Emma met them at the door.
She was smiling, and little imp of mis-
chief seemed to be lurking in each of the
pretty dimples of her round, plump cheeks.
Don't be angry, Georgey dear!" she
said al was only fooling"
And George acknowledged the corn
very gracefully, and Emma had on most
bewitching hat next day, which was the
little penalty that George paid for fooling.
-G0l1en Er1
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
POETRY.
FOOTSTEPS At THE DOOR.
BIZ MRS. Z. NJ. coSKLIS.

THE day il done, and swift draws nigh
The twilight hour, serene and sweet;
The busy crowds go hurrying by
With steady thud of thronging feet
In many home glad watchers wait.
As they have waited of before,
To hear hand upon the gate,
And well-Snown footsteps at the door!
Some list for feet that. still and cold,
No more the paths of life may tread,
And miss the strong arms loving fold,
The tender words so often said
Alas for such the desolate,
Who half expectant, as of yore,
Still chide the foolish hearts that wait
To hear the footsteps at the door .
Still pass the thrOnging myriads by,
Nor heed the mourners. watching lone
The babes who for the father cry,
The wives whose light of life il gone:
And some their saddcr yigils keep
For living lost ones mourning sore.
And listening fear, and waiting weep,
And dread their footsteps at the door,
H drtH and Home
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

AT Watertown, N. Y, jury was re-
Gently impaneled to try an important
was nearly 40 years of age, had lived
within thirty miles of Watertown nearly
all his life, but was never in the place un-
ill summoned as juror. More than that,
he had not had newspaper in his house
for the past eight years; and two of his
colleagues had not taken anewspaper for
many years.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

SCENE I.
" EMMA, darling !"
" What is il. GEORGE 2"

SCENE I.
EMMA, darling"
What is it, George?"
Just come here a moment"
The first call was made from the fourth
story of a pretty, comfortably furnished
house, situated in a fashionable suburb OF
large city, and it was answered by the
callers wife, who was in the basement.
she stood before him.
"What do you want, dear!" she in
quired.
Nothing" he replied; II was only
fooling!"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

THE State Controller of California re-
ports that in 1867 the assessed value of
property i'm that State was: Real estate,
$111 1885 ,92424.; personal property, $780,
105, 5,6OO5l = total, $212,205, ,339.01; on
which the taxes were State tax, $2,308.-
2O3.45; county taxes, $685., ,601.07, For
1868 the assessed value was real estate,
1927, 7,723, ,O65 20; personal property, $780,
O75, ,20S 81 total, $237, ,483, ,175.O7; and the
taxes: State tax, $2,374, ,S31.75; and county
taxes, 1896, ,88324.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

SCENE III
George and Emma had been married
about six weeks. Their honeymoon bid
fair to have heightened duration. SO
the young wife, only just little bit teased,
and out of breath with her rapid run up
stairs, quickly went back again to the base
ment smiling. And a remarkable and
knowing smile it was. 1t seemed to init.
mate this: 81 will be even with you,
Master George, for this" We will see how
she got even.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

SCENE Ill
"George, dear!"
"Well, my love :"
"Please come down here moment ]"
This time the call was made from the
basement, and was answered by the callers
husband, in the fourth story.
mo you don'tl" this dreadful man
chuckled to himself, and forthwith went
into a most excrutiating little fit of laugh
ter.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13

THE table of losses by fire throughout
the United States, during the past year,
foots up $40,6s4,0O0
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
THE DIFFERENCE.

I.
MEN loose their ships the eager things,
To try their luck at sea.
But none can tell by note or count,
How many there may he.
One turneth East, another South
They never come again.
And then we know they must have sunk.
But neither now nor when
III.
God sends his happy birds abroad
They re less than ships say we:
No moment passes bu; He knows
Now many there should be.
One buildcth high. another low,
With just birds light care
III only one, Perchance, doth fall
God knoweth when and where
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
SCENE VI.

SCENE VI.
There on the floor his wife was lying.
Rushing toward her, he proceeded to shake
her, for the obvious reason of finding out
what was the matter.
pray, don't move me-" she said, "I
fear my arm must be broken. 1t was very
cruel of you not to come when | called
YOU" (Hcre another sigh and sob.)
Good gracious !" he said, 81 thought
you were only trying to pay me out for
my little joke. Keep quite still, dear.
Cfere the servant came in.) Mary, just
do what you can for your mistress. I'll
GO for the doctor. Cheer up, darling. 1
shall be back with him in less than an
hour"
"Yes, do there's a DEAR" said Emma !;
" but tell him not to say a word to ma
about it,-and don't you'll"
The doctor was Emma's brother, and
resided with her mother, hence, probably,
she did not wish to alarm her unnecessa-
rily.
She was told nothing, and consequently
was not alarmed.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
SCENE w.

SCENE ~.
You couldn't take George in. Not
much. And he knew it. So he had two
or three more little explosive fits, and then
became busy. He first took his gun to
pieces, cleaned each barrel very carefully,
oiled the lock, then put it together again,
FURNISHED it up, and made it fit for use.
Then he took his fishing-rod to pieces,
examined the joints, unwOund the line
from the reel, put on new one, looked at
his artificial flies, made two new ones from
peacock's feather, introduced = malicious
looking hook into the body of make-be-
lieve frog, and placed his tackle all ready
for use at moments warning. George
was a great sportsman.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-13
SCENE v.

All this took very nearly two hours
And then George began to wonder what
had become of his wife.
1t was very rare indeed for him to be
left so long alone. So he thought he
would go and see what she was about. On
each landing he called out Emma"
No answer.
But, when standing listening on the first
floor, he thought he heard sob in the
basement.
Down he went.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

wAsHiNoyos's BmrH DaS PAaFt -zPRo.
TecTior Far CoMrAEY No. !, will give a
Social Party at Asliiabula Hall, on Tuesday
evening, Febniary ~. 1870.
The House is nov hept BY the former prophctr Of
the Fisk House-Mr iilHEY FfELb-and having been
thoroughly repaired, refuruishcd supported by heavy
columnssis perfectly safe Tor 90 people
Music by McAffee's celebrated Band Of
Cleveland. Ohio. a
Whole Bill $500, \
II h expected that every gentleman will be
accompanied by lady A gencal Invitation
Is extended, BY Ofder Of the COMMITTEE.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05
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To THE WORKING CLAss--We arc now prepared to
furnish all classes with constant employment hbmc
the whole OF the time for the spare moments. Bust
new, light aud profitable. Persons of either
easily from SOC 10 IS per evening. and proper
onal sum by devOtng heir whole time the business
Boys and girls nearly : much men. That
all who this notice may send their address ana test
the business. make this Unparalleled Offer To such
not well satisfied. will send 81 to pay for the
trouble of writing. Full particuars valuable sample.
which Will do to commence work on and Copy Of The
PeOpie's LITERARY Companion of the largest and
best family newspapers pdblshed--a sent free by mail
Reader If you want PERMANENT, profitable work address
3ml03J T.. G. ALLEN & Co, Augusta, Maine.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

LIBERTY s. VIENNA r. R.-The Liberty &
Vienna Railroad was completed Saturday Jan.
90. The Northern terminus of the road is
about one mile east of the center, at which
point a shaft is being sunk for taking out the
coal. This road.has been rapidly and thor
oughly built, and will connect with the through
line from Painesvlle to Ashtabula.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

TnAT CHEEsE FACTORY, for the oohsidera-
tion of which, meeting was called in these
columns week or two since las taken rath-
er tangible shape. The expectations, however
Of putting the thing in progressive shape fof
a village enterprise has been slightly varied of
account of a little want of pluck among the
farmers of this side Of the river. This state Of
feeling seemed to have had the effect 10 give en'
crgy to sufficient number of our East Village
"tirstclass farmers" and they, therefore, agreed
TO take the bull by The horns, and 10 test the
question of the practicability of such an enter
prise among Themselves. Ten individuals,
thereupon agreed to concentrate thef iIeails
and prove their faith by their works. j. d. HUI
bert, John, Gilbert Sheldon Harmon, Frank E.
and A. Harmon, Ezra Metcalf j. NJ. Nettleton,
D.H. Lucien Fargo agreed to form company
q proceed at once to organize and put up the
necessary buildings to begin work in the spring.
The site Of the factory, at last accounts, was
not settled upon definitely but one of two
good ones 1t was thought would be adopted
On the FARGO farm OF that OF Albert Harmon
The organization of the company we have not
yet learned. This then seems to be a fixed fact
Now, then, shall we not have another on this
side of the creek =? There is territory enough
for both, and the sum of $4,000 or $4,000 is
not matter over which there need be much
boggling, when the nature of the investment
is SO well known, and the return 30 sure and
annie
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

ALLco.K's PonoUs PLAsTERs.- Step by step this con-
modify has attained its unprecedented fame They
universally approved. They support, strengthen and
aid the growth Of muscles. They appear TO have pc
culiar ectt upon the nerves. aayng irrtabiity while
supplying warmth. They seem to accumulate eectrici
t and aid the circulation Of the blood throughout the
part where applied by which healthy actions induc
ed Even in paralysis where articulation suspend
ed the of Porous Plasters the Spine restored the
articulation and materially reduced the paralysis In
act the patient could help herself while before ths Po
Plaster applied she helpless a baby
We refer to Mrs. Sallie Elliot, Springfield, Mass. 4s
Sold by druggists Agency, Brandreth House, N. Y.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

90 and sin no more But they take the poor
Magdacns by the hand, as Bnly women can,
and soy Come, and sin no morep
Now lhig brings me 10 high place IN the
view Of woman's rights, and Of the whole
phase Of The woman question, and that must
speak Of as q length which will require . fresh
paper, aud another column.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

SOMETHING has been said about the settling
OF the roof and the insecurity of the Hall OF
the Ashtabula House Within the past week
this question has been put at rest by jacking
up both ceiling and roof, and running through
the hall number of pillars and head timbers
that forbid in the future, even If there has been
in the past, any occasion for apprehension.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

FIRE IN, ,AUsTINBURG.7 About o'clock, on
Sunday morning last, fire was discovered in
in the Congregational Church At ,Austinburg,
when the whole of one end Of the building
was in flames The building, with the library
communion service, organ, Sc, was entirely
consumed. The fire, 1t is supposed, took from
broken stove, used the evening previous,
while holding q singing school No insur.
ahce, 'sah eA .ff ~ 10
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

A AdWoMAx's RsHfs ASSOCIATION was
formed at Jefferson, on Monday evening last
uhder very favorable auspices, as we judge
from the fact, that our venerable eotemporary
of the Sentinel presided over the meeting, and
gave tone and direction to It's deliberations
There is no place in the county so appropriate
for beginning this work, as atts centre and cap'
ital, and no one, we are Id all candor free TO
say, so suitable for its nucleus, and presiding
genius, Dis our worthy friend and neighbor.
We shall watch the progress of the cause with
deep and confident interest p.ao.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

THE bill of Reformer Ward for the exclu
sion of the Bible and other sectarian books
from the public schools of the State sent us by
Representative FITCH, will be found upon the
first page, and should be read as one of the Gu
riosites of the 10th century, in general, as
we'll as the proposed reforms of Ohio legisla-
tion in particular.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

The Treasurer of our neighboring county
Erie--has, says the Reporter, proved adefault-
er in the sum of sl9.9ls,49. The treasurer has
become confirmed lunatic and his two sure
ties are i'm "hot water" What the consum
nation of the matter will be remains to be
demonstrated.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

WE have received copy Of the Revolution,
E. CADY STANToN's paper, and pronounce ii
ably and neatly executed In all respects OF
course, it goes in strong for woman suffrage;
and we know no reason why the intelligent
women of the United States should not have the
privilege of voting as wen as the ignorant
among the other sex. The ReUolution is furn-
ished at 50 year, and published in New York
City We hope that the labors of these ladies
will not fail of an appreciation in this quarter,
as we would like TO see the ReUoIutiOn sus-
tained-a revolution by the lades-bess their
hearts-has something in it that we cannot
well afford to be deprived Of The RsUOi
luton enters the arena in good styte-gamey-
head down, feathers thrown forward and elon-
gated plumage beautifully erect When the
spring is made its gaffs touch the red Its
gall-antry and pluck is admirable, and its in
fiuence we'll calculated to take the concet out
of the lords of creation, and place woman
where she can assert her rights Extensively and
aefensively. Women's ights and revelations are
decidedly pleasant elements in the variety of
life, and have our hearty encouragement-out-
side of the editorial cottage, of course. The
Revolution has large corps of writers, embra'
cling the best female talent at home as well as
some abroad. We shall, most happily, avail
ourselves of an exchange ipoti the square-toed
conditions proposed" To help fevoIve, pub
lish Observation-Disclosures when we
copy woman's wit and brains, To- Credit RevOEu
ton' and .ffius give woman her rights and
nothing lessp sl1o N 7fdr le ~ arii
nL : a. -
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

LRAmRoAD MEErMe--A full meeting of the
citizens Of this place was held at the Office of
OH FITcH, Esq. on "Wednesday evening last,
for the purpose of fixing upon suitable mum
ber of,friends of the Ashtabula q Youngstown
Enterprise, for corporators in procuring from
this Secretary of State,9a certificate of ineors
porasion. The attendance was Indicative OF
the Interest felt for the enterprise, and indica-
tive, also, Of the manner in which the subject
will be met and sustained by the thews and
sinews of war, when the certificate shall have
been obtained and The book for subscription
shall be opened The list Of incerpolators we
have not been able to obtain, They are select
ed from along the fine nom Youngstown to
Ashtabula, and with am eye to the quality Of
energy and push, "'f'
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05
Y. M. G.. A. Rooms,

tft' Jan. lUtn 1871.
Upon mention the following was unani-
mously passed:
Resoioed. That the thanks Of this Association
be rendered by the Proprietors of the Ashta-
bula Telegraph, Geneva Times, Conneaut Re
porter and Ashtabula Sentinel for their favor in
forwarding their papers to our Rooms free of
charge. JAMES X. STEBBINs, Sec'y
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

THthE Is In Wll,oughby tame white coon,
about ten months old. 1t is all white except
three or four rings round its tail which has a
sort of invisible tineture of red. Its eyes are
Of water eolor except when the coon is mad,
when they assume the fiery red.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

HUoE LAND sLIDEs on the line Of the
Jamcstown road between Oil City and Frank.
lin, have cauped much iabor and delay, so
enormous have they been, as 70 throw Them.
selves across both this and the Great Western
line, covering them to such depth as to make
the work Of clearing away avery formidable
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

REVIVAL MEETINGS are held in Conueaut
at the Methodist Church, in which all the
churches take part and their influence is ap-
parent Similar meetings have been continued
since the week of prayer, in the Congregation
aI and Baptist Churches of this village
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

Thirty DEADLY PoIsoNs, according to the journal
of Chemistry" sold in this market to change the
color of the hair The Medical Gazette" says that
they worthless dyes and that their sale is a
CRIME" The proprieturs dare not submit them 10 an
analysts
Cristsdoros E$telsdr Hair Dye the eohrary, has
been analysed by Professor Chiffon the great analytical
chemist and pronounced absolutely harmless as well as
efficient See his toritsR certiee at CrisddorO's AS;
tor House, New York. 4w10is
Crstadoros Hair Preseryative, as dressing acts like
u charm on the Hair after Dyeing. Try it,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

SOMETHING has been said about giving our
hotels a benefit in the way of a supper by the
citizens. The suggestion is good one. Who
will take the first step and engineer the affair ?
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1870-02-05

WoMAN's SUFFRAGE MEETINa.-Mrs. E. T.
Grain, of Dayton, will address a meeting on
this topic, at smilh's Hail on Friday evening
next 18th inst.) at 7:30 P.M. Admittance, 25
cents Let our citizens turn out and hear the
question fully discussed.