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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-12-09
ST\it GATE MILL

June Il, lSTl.-;a:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-12-09
TiEsEMAN,S NOTICE.

Nov. 10, ISL I'm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-22

ORGANIZE.

A large part Of the republican conven-
tons for the nomination of senators and
county officers were held last week. We
have yet to learn of any in which any dis
satisfaction existed. There was competi-
ton, of course, for some of the nomina-
lions, but none to create more than tram
silent ripple in the conventions. We have
never known more perfect harmony in the
republican party of Maine than exists at
the present time. 1t promises to be COM
plete unit at the polls, standing squarely
by its candidates andprinciples against all
opposition.
1t is gratifying to observe this great
measure of harmony. We have seen that
other States are watching US earnestly,
feeling that the course of things here will
influence the elections now pending else
where and tell upon the campaign to take
place next year. But there must be work
as well as harmony to produce the desired
result. Measures must be taken to bring
out the vote, if we would have a telling
majority. We are united, but we must
not iold our hands and 60 to sleep, or We
had better have something of a jar to keel
US awake aad bring us to the polls.
Let the town committees look thorough
ly and at once, to the perfecting of thei
organization. Call upon the candidate
nominated to assist in the labor of Can
yassing the towns and counties. Pay n
attention to what is said about the can
paign being dull, but let each man loo
after his own town or county, so that h
may answer for his own share ofthe work
and not be caught at election mapping an
disgraced by a meagre vote Organize
then, without delay. We can roll VI
twenty thousand majority this year if w
make the proper exertion, but we canno
do it unless we work.
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LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, August 18th, 1871
To the Editor of the Journal:
1t was no unfrequent thing in the early
days Of California to cater to the public desire
for excitement, by having bull and bear
fights. Such exhibitions usually drew togeth-
er large crowds of people and the interest was
enhanced by betting as to the result. The
spirit which delighted in witnessing such
brutal exhibitions has about died out; still
enough of it is left to occasionally crop out
as it did at Virginia City, Nevada, last week
A large brown bear weighing 700 pounds,
caught in the Coast Range of mountains near
Santa Cruz, was piited against wild bull,
and a terrific fight was expected to be the re-
suit. The place of exhibition was Gipers
opera house, which was fitted up by building
a fence around the front of the stage with
one inch iron bars sixteen feet high and four
inches apart. The cages containing the ami
mails were then taken on the rear Of the stage
and so arranged that when all was ready the
doors could be opened and the beasts driven
into the arena. In order that there might be
"o hufsPosittoH 70 HSnt, on the part OF the
bear, he had been kept for several days with
out food, and just previous to introducing
Mr. Bull to his Bearship, the bull had been well
smeared with blood. The bear was the first
70 put IN an appearance, and after smelling
about a few minutes quietly took seat in
enc corner OF the enclosure to await further
developments. Presently Mr.. Bull stepped
ir,shook himself, cast his eye around carelessly
and seemed to take in the situation at once. He
evidently saw his work had been laid out for
him, and concluding that nothing could be
gained by postponing the matter, opened the
ball by dropping his head and making dive
at the bear. After short tussle with eonsid-
cradle believing on the one side and snoring
on the other, they drew apart to repair dam.
ages; then II was discovered tina. neither one
had received any. Several rounds ended in
the same manner, the bull showing the mos,
pluck. Then the bear stretched himself out
at fall length on the floor in one corner and
no amount Of prodding could induce him to
show fight again. The audience thinking
the Snowman had not done all he could to
keep up the fight, took the matter into their
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TIE HAMpDEN ROAD BRIDGE DIS
ASTER ON TIE MAINE uCEOZRAL
RAILROAD. f-e4 @-# -&4

REPORT OF THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
By the Revised Statutes, Oh. 81, Section
IS it is made the duty of the Railroad Com
missioners, 'when a serious accident occurs
on railroad, and any person is thereby in
jured, to Immediately proceed to the place,
examine into the cause thereof, make full
statement Of the cause and results Of the ac-
cident in their annual report, and in any other
manner they may think the public good re-
quires and in this case we think the severi-
ty OF the accident renders it proper in us to
make statement of the cause of the accident
so far as we can now judge, in anticipation
OF our annual report, when fuller narrative
of the case may be made. $}#NA
The accident happened ON the 9th inst, at
7.30 p. M, upon the incoming train from the
west. The engineer testifies that ''we were
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ELIAS MERRILL.

Principal Agent for the Company for the sale of
Bonds, BANGOR, Me-,
AS-On completion lin 1922 of go miles of Railroad
now building, between st. John, N. b. and Halifax,
N. S. there will be an unbroken line of Railway
from Halifax to all the chief cities of the United
States and as two or three days Of ocean travel
can be avoided, and about SO hours time saved,
from New York, in going to or coming from Eu-
rope, by rail to or from HALIFAX,-a large bust
ness in passengers, mails and freight will thereby
be added TO the traffic over the X. n A. Railway.
june3rru.Th. sat3m TWrm Wr@-
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Composed Of Dock Root, sarsaparilla, Rock Rose,
wort, Prickly Ash, Poplar Bark, Rhubarb, etc.
For Weakness, Loss OF Appetite, Jaun-
dice, Headache, Sour stomach, Piles Of
long standing, HumOrs, and all Diseases Thich
arise from unhealthy state Of tie Stomach,
Boscets, and Btood, for which valuable Roots and
Herbs, and the knowledge Of their great service to
suffering humanity, man cannot feel too thankful
to Him who wisely provided US with all things.
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SOLD BY DEALERS IN MEDICINES.
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of
O'Clock p. NJ, for building q wooden dam and fur
nishng materials for the same upon the lower falls
of the Little Androscoggin River, in Auburn, In
hands of John Read in Lewiston, to which refer.
ence may be had. The right is reserved 70 reject
any or all proposals. A. M. PULSIFER.
Clerk Of the Little Androsooggin Water Power
Co. augl6i6t
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Home Securities.
II o " ID S
Or THE
European and
North American
Railway Go.

THE f. 4 y. A. RAILWAY is completed from
L Bangor, Maine, to st. John, New Brunswick, a
distance of 202 miles,--with the exception of SIS
is now being laid, both from Wmn eastward and
from Vanceboro' toest,cdrd, and the work will be
completed and trains running from Bangor to St.
John in September next.
This road will then be
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TO ALL PERSONS
BOTH SICK AND WELL.

IF Long Life Of Health and Happiness
is desired let these Bitters be TAKEN particularly
in the Spring and Warm Seasons Of the year and
especially by the following classes Of people -
The MECHANIC, who, from his constant in
door labors, not having sufficient access to the
bracing and refreshing air out Of doors becomes
weakened at the stomach nervous, pale and sickly,
his food not reshing nor properly dgestine. He
should take these Bitters, and freely too, in or
der TO get his system up, right and strong and in
prime condition to go through the warm weather
In good shape, with his constant daily abors. The
exhilarating and cleansing power Of the Dock
Root. Dandelion, Poplar, and Prickly Ash Bark,
is what will bring him up, and make him, physi-
cally speaking, once more u mani The
MILL OPERATIVE will find this Medicine
the very thing to cleanse the blood and strengthen
the system, and rery mild and pleasant to take.
The PALE AND ONCE BEAUTIFULA
LADY has but TO take this compound freely, and
she will be speedily restored TO health, beauty
and buOyancy. The HONEST FARMER,
the CLERGYMAN and LAWYER, and
MEN OF SEDENTARY HARITS-this
Is your Medicine After once using It, you will
never be without It. 1t will improve you twenty
five per cent. The MARINER will find 1t tho
best medicine In the world for his use; It makes
him, while at sea- hearty and rugged, and capable
of great endurance and exposure; and when on
Shore it renovates his blood, and restores ana re-
pairs his system.
The Largest Bottle, the Lowest Price,
and the most EMectua1 Remedy
I'm the World.
Diploma awarded by the Massachusetts, Chari-
table Mechanic Association.
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Special Notlres.


shall be absent from the city for 4 few days.
Will resume Lessons August Esd. Orders for tun.
ing may be left at Patterson's Music and Book
Store.
NJ. c. MILLIKEN, Teacher of Music.
4Aes augl5-iu
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
MUTTON THE BEST MEAT.

A great many tillers of the soil drag
out many miserable days, simply be-
cause they will persist in eating salt
pork and salt hams and shoulders in
spring and summer, when a dish of
new mutton would give them new
life and strength. We mean to re-
peat a thousand times, or at least
till what we say has some effect upon
our countrymen, that pound of lean,
tender, juicy mutton can be produced
for half the cost of the same quanti-
ty of fat pork; that it is infinitely
healthier food especially in the sum-
mer season; and that those who eat
it become more muscular, can do
more work with greater ease to them
selves, than those who eat fat pork
We know nothing more delicious
than smoked mutton hams OF the
Southdown breed of Sheep. Veni-
son itself is not superior. By smok-
ing a portion of the flesh of a sheep,
most families can dispose of the four
quarters in an economical manner, be-
tore any part of it W ould spoil. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22

Take your horse on the barn floor
and throw strap over his back and
fasten it to his right fore-foot; lead
him along and say "whoa," at the
same time pull down the strap, which
throws him on three feet, and makes
him stop suddenly. This is the best
way known to teach whoa, though
you can put on the war bride, and
say whoa, and give him sharp jerk
that will stop him about as soon as
the strap to his foot. Then put him
in harness, with the foot strap, as di-
rected under the head of g training to
harness." and drive him up to the
door. The moment he undertakes to
move, take his foot and say whoa
Get in your carriage and get out again ;
rattle the thills, make all the noise
getting in and out you can; give him
to understand, by snatching his foot
each time he moves, that he must
stand until you tell him 10 go; and af-
ter a few times you can put the whole
family in the carriage and he won't
stir out of his tracks.-American
Stock Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
For the Democratic Press.
FROM RANDOLPH,
THE PEA BUG. &c.

Mr.. EDITOR: j have a little more
to say with respect to gardening
The month of May to the 25th, was q
pretty hard time with us hereabouts /;
dry, cold and frosty; twelve frosty
mornings from the 1st to the 25th.-
Since then we have had fine showers,
and vegetation has come forward very
fast. Wheat never saw look better,
and corn and potatoes look well so
far. / think old meadows will yield
but light crop of hay this season !;
oats will be short, but they may fill
up. But you may say this amt talk
ing about gardening, and SO say 1.
Now, l want to know if any one
can tell me whether pea-bugs breed in
any thing but the pea. l have made
a practice for years with my seed peas
after having them thoroughly dried,
put into cans or any thing that will
keep pea-bugs in close confinement
until the next spring, when / want to
SOW; then, turn them into boiling
hot water, bugs and peas together
Some might think that would kill the
peas as well as bugs. This year !
sowed my early peas the 31st of
March; marrowfats the 10th of April,
as soon as the buds. begun to show
Tfound trey were full of ipea-bugs,
and / commenced toacatch and kill
them, and I Killed in about week
past, 354, this is June 13th.s have
got the start Of them, and ] intend to
keep it.. This morning have exam
ined my, vines, and find none. Well,
some may say that is small business
catching pea-bugs, and SO it is; but
how is, it come to eat q meal of peas,
full sFofa maggots, grubs or whatever
you please to call them. That is small
business too, but it is biggerathan l
like. think that pea-bugs might all
be run out in a few years if all who
raise peas would try to do it. My
plan would be, when they were
thrashed or shelled and dry enough
to put up, put them into boxes or
casks so tight that bug can't get out.
and keep them there two years, and
you will find the bugs all dead, butsif
sowed while they are alive, or want
cd, should have said, scald them
They are not like the curculio; they
don't sting to lay their eggs. They
are laid promiscuously on the pod,
and in few days hatch, eat through
the pod, and find their way into the
pea. l think they come from con-
siderable distance, or breed in some
thing besides peas.
There are folks, I find, who don't
like to raise pole beans because it is
too much of job to pole them. l
once heard man say, this was free
country, those who had no shoes
could go barefoot Well I suppose
those who are too lazy to pole beans,
can go without them. J.B.
Randolph, June Is, 1871.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
sHRun AND PLANr cuLruRE.

WATERING.-Let it be remembered
that nearly all plants thrive best in
moist, not in wet soil. We think
most house plants are wet foo much
Never pour water in the saueers, but
into the pots,sand then never until the
surface is dry. The saucers may be
used for neatness, but not for holding
water. Rain water is the best. hard
we'll water the worst The, morning,
is the best time to apply the water
Always use a fine sprinkler = n aa.iaez
COOP GoMPosrs FoR PLANTs.-Ex-
perieneed gardeners, recommend the
following: .ssis-s Ia ss9sl -
part river sand as.Ecss..:i 50. ..5s:is $. .1
! part leaf rnenldI;f =: sss ssls .sss 4
I part we'll e lse reotted tied stable manure
.2parts retted turf.a, zsSsss.so .sslss.se
If peat is not at hand, turf or gar
den mould may be used as a ,substi-
tute. Thoroughly mix and puiEerize.
AIR, AND. LIeHr.-Giye both I'm
abundance, otherwise, the plants, be-
come sickfy-s.A Most plants flourish
best in the sunlight, yet there arecim-
portant exceptions. A friend of ours
florist of extensive observation,
strongly advises that while giving
fresh air, care should be taken not to
place the plants in draught, espe-
cialiy a draught from the east.
PoTs FOR FLowERs.-The common
porous brown earthen pots are the
best. Never paint them, either with
in or without. Paint, oil or varnish,
is positive injury, as it closes the
pores Of the pot, and the soil thus
confined, becomes sour and unhealth-
full to the roots of the plants,
BEST WEATHER FOR TRANsPLA ANT
ING.-C Choose, if possible, a mild,
cloudy, or dripping day. If the sun
comes out upon the shrubs or plants,
shade them for the first two or three
days. This care will pay. 49,
STIMULANTs.-Wat leached from
manure may sometimes be applied to
stimulate the growth of the plant, but
great care should be taken not to give
an " overdose The leach from well
rotted manure is the best.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
sr~MrRnRrSKs.

The first, the best, because the SAT-
est, laborers, invalids, for all classes,
at all times of the day or night, is
half a glass st 8 time, repeated in ten
minutes If desired, of common cold
water, at the temperature of the
spring or well, or reservoir, or cis-
tern Ice water is more palatable,
but often kills.
Any drink which contains alcohol,
even cider, root beer, or domestic
ice cordials, all; are not only harmful,
but are positively injurious, because
the atom of alcohol, by using the
strength of the next minute for the
present leaves the system for the next
minute just that much weaker than it
would have been had not that atom
of alcohol been taken; this is the
case, because that atom of alcohol has
not one particle of nutriment, hence
cannot supply the system with one
atom of strength.
If anything is added to the summer
drink, it should contain some nutri-
.ment, so as to strengthen the body as
well as to dilute the blood for the pur-
pose of more easy flow through the
system, as any one knows that the
thinner the fluid the easier it flows
Some of the nutrious and safe drinks
are given below. especially for those
who work in the sun of summer, all
to be taken at the natural temperature
of the shadiest spot in the locality
To any of them ice may be added. but
it is luxurious, but not a beneficial in
gredient nor a safe one.
l. Buttermilk.
9. A pint of mOlasses to a gallon
of water.
3. A lemon To half gallon of wa
ter and teacup full of molasses, or
as much sugar.
4. Vinegar, sugar and water are
substitutes, but vinegar is not natu-
raj acid, contains free alcohol, hence
is not safe or healthful.
5. A thin cruel made of corn or
oats drank warm, is strengthening.
6. A pint of grapes, currants, or
garden berries to half gallon of wa
ter is agreeable. ~
Cold water applied to the head is
very refreshing to harvesters. Wad-
ingin water allays thirst. Persons
cast away at sea would suffer less if
the clothing is kept wringing wet
with salt water. A piece of silk fit
ted in the hat at an eqal distance from
the hair and the top of the hat is a
great protection to the head against
sun heat; it is an absolute protectien
if one side is well covered with gold
leaf. As there is always space be-
tween the top of the head and the
crown of the hat, hatters should prac-
ticalize this idea.-HdU's Journal Of
Health.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22


GREEN Color IN PIcKLEs.-It is
said that to impart an excellent green
color to pickles they must first be
covered with boiling hot salt water,
and after asshort time the water pour
ed off and the pickles drained. They
are then TO be put in an earthen pot
and covered with boiling vinegar, the
top put on, and the whole kept at a
werm temperature for long time, the
vinegar being poured off every day,
heated to boiling, and then turned
again upon the pickles. This to be
continued until the color is beauti-
full green. The vinegar used in this
process is then to be poured off and
be replaced by fresh, and the jar closed
tightly. This method OF coloring is
perfectly harmless, although tho re-
IS asabright q green as verdigris.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
..vo,, xyov now IT'S yoURsELr.,'

Dear NeIlie Sunday night, you know,
/ hadn't much 70 say,
And vet twas twelve O'Clock or so,
yaa 1eigre sa1 thas half the time watched
The clock upon the shelf;
q NelIieshoW wish you might
see bsr it was yourseifi
: 7 wanted so to tell you,
What I've waited long 70 say.
My codrage died away;
Row, Nellie, only listen
You roguish little elf.
I'm sure you'd pity me, at least,
IL you knew how it was yourself
Excuse me. Nellie, darling.
I've loved you long and well,
Then let me keep this little hand,
Nor all my hopes dispel; l
love you more than all the world
Can give of power or pelf-
But words are weak when words would speak
You know how it is yourselfi
Her lips but family quivering.
Her shy glance upward thrown
gently drew her to my side,
My beautiful. My owni
We sat there all the evening
.sTwelve' came from the mantle shelf
The rest your must imagine-fOr
You know haw it is yourself.
loved a charming maiden fair,
A little handsome creature,
With dark blue eyes and COLDER hair,
A gem in form and feature;
worshipaed her with all my heart,
That charming little elf,
But true love never does run smooth
You know how It's yourself.'
All things went lovely for q while,
Immensely we're our blisses,
was longing for the time to come
When could call her Mrs.;
Think what my feelings must have been:
loved, but not for pelf;
Some love for money now-a-days-
:. You know how tits yourseIf!''
rAzoI- L - .-....J -
And theatres, full many;
gave her presents, rich and rare,
Because She hadn't any;
All that did-just think of it, eu-4
One night at the Adelph,
Icaught her winking at a chap
g You know how 'Gis yourselfr'
My heart began to fiutter then;
Said l. :. who is that fellow2"
She said :. no matter who he isIp
And then began to below;
The green-eyed monster filed my soul,
/ said, dear cunning elf,
guess we'd better separate
. You know how tits yourselfr'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22

THF recent dseadful mining disaster
at Pittston, Pa, involves a loss of
some 81 lives. The families of the
victims have in most cases been left
in helpless condition and impover-
ished circumstances.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
Am, srican ButtOn-HOie Over
sea ming and Sewing Machine,

YTNHE first and only Button Hole and Sewing
Nj achi,ae combined in the world! 1t will
work beautiful Button Holes, Eyelet- Holes. en-
broid or oven the edge. do q 'Ovcrscaming" as by
hand All a5ads OF Stitching, Hemming, Fell
ing, ordinx;, Braiding, Binding, Ruflling, Tuck
ing, Gathering. and Sewing on at tho same time.
II has no equal 1t is on exhibition and for sale
by R. NJ sTEUART. Agent No. 3, Phillips
Block Ravenna. Ohio. Please, examine this
Machint, before purchasing any other. We have
also the PL AIN AMERICAN MACHINE, that
will do all except Button Hole and Overseam-
ing work. These Machines arc uneQualled for
light running as well as for beauty and excel
lenct, of work ON all fabrics. Machine work re-
spec fully solicited. X. NJ. STEUART
ReTenSa Marek is. 1871, 1sa.iy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22

81, 900 WILL BE PAID TO ANY PERSON
producing 4 preparation showing half as many
living genuine permanent cures as DIR. Filters
Vegetable Rhenmatic Remedy. The scientific
preparation of Prof. Jos. p. Filter, NJ D., one
who has made Rheumatism specially 81 years,
permanently curing with this Remedy s5 in ev-
ery 100 patients treated; SO warranted under
OATH from Registered cases, a result unparal-
leled. 1t is pleasant medicine, free nom in
ed Prominent Physicians indorsing DIR. Fitler
accompanying each bottle). To protect suffer
ers from risk, a legal guarantee stating num-
Der of bottles warranted to cure will be for
warded without charge to any person sending
by letter full, truthful description of case. In
a case of failure to cure, the amount paid viii
be refunded Price 81 so per bottle; 6 bottles.
$3.50. Medical advice sent by letter gratis
Fourth Street, Philadelphia. Sold or obtained
by a. ID. RICKEY, Druggist. Main street, in
Empire Building, Rayenna, Ohio.
Jan 10 1871, 125-1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-06-22
Building Moving.

VxTnLIAM CLINE. who has had IL years ex-
w perience In moving buildings, and who
has all the necessary tools and machinery for
carrying on the business, offers his services to
those ha wing buildings to move, ..f1
Itesidence, in south part of the village, near
the cid Canal bed. f-.r
All orders promptly attended to.
VIM. CLINE.
R&venrR, April 10, 1871, lss -srt.