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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

A MAssILLoN woman who was can
ming berries one day last week COM
missioned her husband to bring home
some sugar, and he, happy in the
knowledge that men were of some
use in fly-time, departed on his errand.
After purchasing the sugar, which
was laid on the counter near several
other bundles similar in size, he took a
drink with a friend, and entered into
discussion Tof the prospects of the
peoples party in the coming political
campaign. Then he took another
drink andctbe dQ1gst and short-com-
ings of the con. con. were talked over,
when they took another drink, and
then the maHWhose wife was canning
berries took what he supposed to be
his package of sugar and started for
home. .Jnst as he Reached the kitchen
door he discovered his wife in the
back yard, armed with rake and fire
shovel doing battle with a neighboris
chickens, who were busy with her
garden sassytr During an intermission
in the conflict she told him to put that
sugar into the kettle and keep it STIR
ring until she came in; and he like a
good soldier obeyed the orders of his
commander. But when the woman,
flushed with victory over the chick
ems, came in and tasted the mixture,
and found it beautifully seasoned
with salt, the retreat of our forces at
Bull Run would be no comparison to
the hurried inanneri in which that man
got on the outside of the house and
made tracks fer, the woods, followed
by words kof ilbYe and endearment
froms herJWho had promised to love
and obey. About midnight he might
have been seen stealing quietly into
the house armed Witb-a new dress
and new bonnet, and peace was de-
clared, and happiness and content
ment reigns once more. And the
berries-Well, they have been canned
and sold to neighboring grocer.-In-
dependent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

A STORY in which the Bishop of
Iitchfeld is the prominent figure, is
just now circulating in Wolverhanp
ton. It is to the effect that while
walking in the Black country, a short
time ago, his Iordship saw number
of miners seated on the ground, with
the object of saying a word lin
season." He asked them what they
were doing, and was told by one of
the men that they had been aloyin."
The Bishop evinced some astonish-
ment, and asked an explanation.-
eWhy, yer see" said one of the men,
one of us has fun kettle, and we
been tryin' who can tell the biggest
loi to ha' it. His lordship was shocked.
and proceed to read the men a lecture,
telling them, among other things, that.
he had always been taughp that lying
was an awful offence, and that in tact
so strongly had this been impressed
upon him that he had never told lie
in the whole course of his lite. His
lordship had barely finished whenone
of the men who had previously re-
mained silent, exclaimed; "Gie the
governor the kettle; gle the governor
the kettle" ak
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

Z. al GBNTLEaANlMhorhas been keep
ing house while his wife was out of
town, recount the advantages of the
change. He says The idea of hav-
ing to put on clean shirt, black my
boots. and brush nY4clothes every
morning is simply ridiculous. 1t is
miracle to me how 1 ever did it, and
attend to my other affairs. I now
read the morning paper without be-
ing forced to see an impatient woman
standing with her dress in, one, hand,
looking miserable, and t6lkih g me she
is going down town, and wants that
.papeF.Hi3. $ 81 I.alf sslasf ~. Hs1sa4
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

= "A FISH story that is very hard to
swallow is told by some inventive
genius IN 4ifdia. : It rs. that's native,
while catching fish In a tank, put the
head of one in "a Ilfs mouth and bit it,
as the fish was rather troublesome in
wrigglfng. Suddenly one of the sharp
points in the back fin stuck in his
Hand heAepened- his mouth cali for
helpp and. the fish, CgiYingLa quick
plunge, jumped down his throat and
there, firmly stuok. 1T was only taken
out, and by small pieces, after he had
been carried to the hospital. .l',..i .iis3i 65,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

81 WHILE an old hen and chickens
were scratching vigorously on pier
at Richmond, Va, the other day, rat
stealthily approached from the wharf,
and seizing 7ehelof the bfo6d by the
legs attempted to drag it to his re-
treat. In an instant the old hen
pounced upon the back Of the invader,
trampling him ferociously, while an
other hen Joined her, and with two
suroesSye strokes ofkfhe beak, expe-
dit1ously pied, Succeeded iii cutting
the rats throat as cleanly as if it had
been dene5with q Knife A number
of persons saw the contest and ap-
plauded the result. .....v
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

A AIDDLE-AGED lady met bridish-
looking lady in the postofice, yester-
day, and the following conversation
followed:z 40 or 1EsEo ~
"Mary, is it true that your mother
is dead ?" asked the former.
q ssIt isl said Mary. y.,4i.,55 -z
"And were you married before she
1diedP1Hss ssNsSk -t0+ 3 a,tA AeNg
.EBo," ~ said Mary; "nOt until three
days after" ,aaai Haa7vsa
The middle-aged woman stared at
the bride for q moment, and then
slowly and bewilderingly said
''Do you meant to say that your poor
mother died without-without seeing
what you were married in ?"-Dan-
bury Neacs. T.. -" - ,Isl- i'.,ilsi. fi,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

: The % Gown 9touy !aG Ga, Enterprise
says: q "The girl who can sit and
smile at a young man with ia mos
quito on the backSof his neck, while
drove of feas are playing leap-frog.
around her agarteTs, must indeed be
lost to .alI sympathetic feelings. But
such has been the case. For She who
ENJOYED the misery we experienced
with this bug on our back, last Sun
day at prayer, caught nineteen full
grown feas out of her stockings i'm
mediately upon her return home"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21


The minister said last night says he.
aDon't be afraid o. givin'
II your life amt nothin' to other folks.
Why. what's the use o. livin's''
And that's what say to wife. says I.
There's Brown, the miserable sinner. alF
He'd sooner beggar would starve than give
A cent toward buyin' a dinner
tell you. our minister's prime. he is.
But eouIdn't quite determine,
when heard him givin'tr right and left.
Just who was hit by this sermon
OF course there couldn't be any mistake
= when he talked Of long winded prayin'S q
For Petefs and johnson they sot and sCowled
At every word he was sayin'-
And the minister he went On to say.
There's various kinds o. cheatiA'. Z sJfi
And reIigion's:as good for every day
AS it is TO bring to meetin'-
don 4 think much Of msn that gives
TheI ord Anlssuas At my preachin', u iit 4
And spends his time the folloTing weeE / Il
In cheatin' and Oyer-reachin'-" :"
I guess that dose was bitter enough
FOR q man like Jones tOswalIeriE & = ~
But 1 notice he didn't open his mouth.
Not once after that to holIer.
Hurrzhl Gays I. for the mfnister- II flCiID
OF course said it quiet
Give us some more Of this open talk;
sF[H ~ y q FAA
The minister hit 'em every time;
And when bespoke of fashion,
.@Ahd a-Tigsyins out in bows and things,i D. n y
As woman'S rulid' passion,
And a-eomfn' TO church to see the styles,
couldn't help a-winkin' [you."
And a.nudgin' my wife, and says /. 'that's
sa1fdT guess sot her Sinking. SIC ~
says I to myself, That sermons pats
Eutman is a queer creation;
And I'm afraid that most o. the folks
iDWon't take the application. : - 10
Now, If he had said q word about
My personal mode of SHINING,
I'd have gone to work TO right Myself, ~ -
= Ard not ct here srinning- 3 ~
Just then the minister says, says he.
And now rve come to the fellers
Who've lost this shower by usin' their friends
As sort o. ruoral umbrellas FfT
Go homes' says ne land find your faults,
Instead o. huntin' your brothers;
Go home" he says, "and wear the coat
4ffHou'Fe tried to At for others nsgsgfs
Ky vie she nuds ssd. ana Brown he sTinked,
- Ana there was loso' smfilin', Z 2 =
And lots o. lookin' at our pew;
Itsot my blood a-bilin'.
.tr says to myself Our minister
- Is eettin' little bitter; q. - ..r..5sr
sn III tell him when meetinss out that 4szssie
as.s. Amt at All that kind Of critter. 5sos .,
80 - = + u. MN -Harpers Basaar.
As-5s5-,-'- ------sos---- --- =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21
Two I.grlIa J. oas. as.EaEadklou lou

. F4MO IA6IEAH E~OAE,--6ktf OuE DOy US
and girls who go to school listen to
this =. ',-'i.fse - @ l.,.ts8 a'2ast
"When 1 was a boy" said an old
man, we had n Echeolmaster who
had an odd way of catching idle boys.
One day he called out to us.;H li.z55s
: Boys, I must haye closer attention
to your byoks. The first one who sees
another idle, wantyou to inform me,
and 7 will attend to the case.p
"Ahp thought to myself, "there
is Joe Simmons, whom don't like
Fll watch him, and if see him look
off his book, PIP 9teIl..''e el's s.s7' T.
It was not long before / saw Joe
look off his book and Immediately 1
Informed the master. y a 2
Indeedl" said he, how did you
know he was idle? ?"
isH I@saw him" said ]. I!.19nsi'ohJe,t
"You did ? And were your eyes on
your book when you saw 7him?" ts.s
g So the schoolmaster caught two
boys idle instead of one. siiE lgma1a
So
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

A VERY fine specimen of "bull"
was lately psfpe etrated sin 'sfhe House
of Commons. Mr.. Sergeant Simon
arose, and in an impressive manner
began his speech by saying, 'I can
not keep silence without sayinga few
Mords.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21
A NICE aBRoTHER TO HAVE. y ]

-1- t47fsEE lstiiriH r. l4fE
The Lynchbnfg (Va.9. Repu5Etcat
that gentleman, while Lean
ing, recently, over the cliff at the
Natural Bridge, accidentally dropped
his pocket book containing a consid-
cradle cum of money, valuable pa
pers, ETC., and that it lodged on
shelf of rock Oabout. 120fe from the
top, and it proceeds to tell the follow
ing story in connection with it 'sAf-
ter consultation, he determined to
lower. bis .bfotheF,TY Master Hunter
MCDONALD, Of Lexington, a youth of
about twelve summers-and, the lat
ter, nothing 10th, entered into the
spirit of the thing asifo' it was NUT
ter of fun. Having procured about
200 feet of inch rope which was
dopbled, the young man was lowered,
gqidfhg hinselfiby 4 ersvfcs Id he
wan, on the left Of where the famous
cedar stump once grew, and, after de-
scending about 100 feet, walked,
around the harrow shed to the front
of the cliff, where the pocket book
lay. Having secured the treasure, he
was successfully raised, and received
the warm congratulations of some
dozen ladies and gentlemen. Among
them daughter of General R. E. Lee
who witnessed the feat from the top
of the bridge"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

Frou, the BRO ,cElyn Eagle
About. .fhi.E time look out for sum-
naer wfdowefss For the past two
weeks their number has been increas-
ing. and it viii continue to increase
for the two. next to come While the
partners of their lives are enjoying
the cool breezes Of Newport, Shelter
Island, Nahant and Long Branch, or
the reinv1gorating pleasures Of sara
toga, the poor felIoWs are bllstefing
their feet on the sidewalks, and swell
tering in their places OF business in
town ilAnd yet,z to be frank about It,
they seem to- submit tpGthelEs tate
without much reluctance. Meet them
at a restaurant about s in the morning
and onesays TO the otherf2OIf
" WhatI you here z"
"Yes," is the reply. "Pm a wild
over justnoWsF n ,
Z rsss ssItH tbgggI 29ba4g.gsbMIbs5I s5Ia
boiled eggs, and soon cIear their plates
with the keenest OF appetites. To go
a step fETthe9 eps may gith a
close approximation TO the truth, that
they are inclined to enjoy, to revel in
this TEMPORARY Separation nom their
families. Some, indeed, act pretty
ike DOIS WnGn SCAAOOA 10 Odts-
Not many eveniag 81 sized Several res
dents of the Heights met on business
at the Academy of Music, two of them
could be, after the fashion which is
said to prevail at Crow Hill and Sing
Sing. In tonsorial phrase, their heads
hadsbeen "shingled.y s4
4 1lSs It is sd3Iifce and eeol," sid oneE
= - -
say if she saw it. But it will grow
again before she gets back" m.
- &c M y wife's5 away, too;1 said the
other, rubbing bis fingers with delight
through the short, bristling covering
sof his scalp. can't bear long hair
as have to wear it, so I've just had
it clipped off,"
The more this subject is examined
the sHider and deeper it beeernes.-
There Is certain member of-street
-ChuFch who almost every night
has party OF j0vial friends at his
house, and there they &c till after
twelve, enjoying cigars lager beer
and poker. Nor that he eates any,
thing about cards hiraself in fact he
cant tell knave from khg-but
his wife, good, pions woman, would
faint at the sight Of one E anee, no
doubt the fascinafion Che game pos
sesses for him. as she is i've hundred
mile away.
Once more There sun1mer
widoWer whose wife ia topping with
some relatives Oh the shores of Lake
Erie. The odor 0f tobacco always
a1i1icts her with nausea With that
fact he is tolerably Wellaeq qnainted by
this time, and vet there he sits, like 4
grim, turk, smoking apipe in his.parf
Tors m the cool Of every evening.
"IWon't she smell az that tobaeEe
stick fDsthB cuFtAinB and eEfeNythihg
ii tie r6Sn 2" d scAllef;-ih resnaE led! I
q don't think it will, was the
heartIess response. IL But il, it does, /
will neutralize it s0mehO W.zBHrn tar.
# that won't do il, I'll try Il aasgsafoet
1aasT faJm16lEst 0d a. ahfisseqmi fdEs8czi5
z The subject might be continued for
columns. But the trunks Will soon
be brought to the door again, at which
agonizing moment the sumner Wild
over disappears from sight for anoth-
- ~ ~ = ny ssiffaiiaH 5Hf is s.sf:s
.Hr %
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21
ACME MOWER And REAPER

of which we are the Builders, and ask their
early and careful examination of the Machines.
This Machine is not an experiment, but has been
thoroughly tested for number of years, and
has proven to be a perfect Machine and perfect
success.
1t is generally conceded by the intelligent
farmer that a Moving Machine must have
TWO DRIVING W HEELS A FLEXIBLE FIN
GER BAR, PERFECT BALANCE, LONG JOUR-
NAILS, AND GREAT SIMPLICITY, A WHOLE
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BILITY, EASE OF MANAGEMENT, A SPRING SEAT,
PERFECT CUTTERS, CHANGEABLE SPEED, and
many other important features, The Acme
combines all of these and many other funda-
mental principles; is made of the best material
and in the most workmanlike manner, with in
terchan geable parts,
This. machine is not supporting a swarm of
agents, whose wages are charge upon the pur-
chaser. but will be sold at prices such as will
give the purchaser the benefit of this saving.
Every machine fully warranted. ,f.si .ss5
Extras constantly hand, and repairs
promptly made. -fsfsi $50 as9T- Heef =
Send for a pamphlet. Apply to or address
THE RAVENNA MANUFACTURING CO..
Ravenna, Ohio
yRaVenna. O., May 29s 1872. 197
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

IT is a difficult thing to run a saw
mill by the force of example.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

BAR-RooMs are closed and wheel
barrows ordered at ten p. M, in Iowa
Falls,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

IyJ JsIR ssbS6699 W &fnhRI,o6w, ] q Lord May
or of London, who was recently
created s.abaTpnets is n printer STA
Homer and blank-book manufacturer.
His presentiposition is entirely owing
to his .oWn ,exertions,. as he started in
fife poor, dnknoWn boy, without
friends or. inAnenee, and dWith avery
imperfect education, rna5 - s9l1 -ll5's,li'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

+ The subject might be continued for
columns. But the trunks Will sooh
be brought to the door again, at which
agonizing moment the sumnler wild
over disappears from sight for anoth-
hr twelve mouths, ] a,aa - sa i..'1 d.. 5..''a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

= APkE$4F. and well-dressed Young
lady, after looking at several pairs of
gloves, lRFemler-eoloFedgi a shop,
lately, shDeksfl the assistant by asking
him which pair he thought the CLAW
enderest."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

= A GIRL not far from Holton, Kan
sas, was at a dance last week, and
when asked tog.waltz with one of the
city chaps, replied : 81 can't dance
these WhirI around figures; they al
ways make me puke." 4'.. d.ej'l llsds
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1873-08-21

40 THIS is the way in which reporter
can write'up igcityi sunset when he
gives his mind to it: ifsAs the length
Other, 5stoEsni6g he end. S~ Of day day, the an
ridges and spires of the city SEEM girt
with molten gold, while the meIIoWed
igfS Qf tAs 6aS GsSihjng ng ,V hPg fails Egon
o'erfows."
DIX J2Sfs J2Sfs9tF5F+ 19.t5+t 7J-s&tf6 4 FF8bII1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10
STREET CAR RUFFIANIsM.

As a street car of the Third-aye. line was
on us down trip sunday night Of the passengers,
Peter Kenny age 4s Of No 3Ol East Thirtiethst. who
was intoxicated, dsorderly that the passen
gers were greatly annoyed by his presence One Of the
inmates Of the car, mIdde-aged man. who sitting
by Kennys SIDE last abruptly left his seat and going
out on the back platform OF the car told he conductor
that ne would not ride in a where there was a
drunken man. The remark overheard by Kenny
who instantly left his seat and went out upon
the platform and addressed the stranger in an
abusive manner The stranger became angry
and az last told Kenny that he would 1g1t with him II
ne would leave the car Kenny replied that he would
do so, and th8 stranger Immediately anghted Kenny
instantly followed and approached the stranger with
upfed hand II 10 strike him. The stranger 1eld IN
his hand small pistol. winch he placed almost against
Kenny's BODY and fired. Tie bullet entered kenny
abdomen infictug serious wound. The stranger hed
and escaped arrest Tae wounded man was taken 10
Bellevue Hospital and Coroner Herman was ordered TO
take aute-mOrtem statement but the surgeons H.
formed him that Kenny's wound Was not mortal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10

Iladelpaln, in season to profit by the Centennial

in Philadelphia in to profit by the Centennial
celebration
A monument is to be erected in London
commemorative OF the late Miss Maria b. Jones VI DIuEy
Lane Theater.
The marriage is announced of Miss Ada Har-
land formerly OF the lydia Thompson Buresque troupe
20 a gentleman named Matthews, of this city
Madam RistOri viii appear in London' on
Wednesday evening. Juae II, as MGre Ant0hieHe oho
acts ander the management OF Mr.. MapiesOh'
Miss Nelson win terminate her engagement
az Booths Theater with the present week anu "4'N
three performances Of Shakespeare R3sdt'na'
Mr. BOucicault, it is stated, has lntrusted
Mr. Clifton Taylere with the custody OF all MS plays
and empowered him 20 negotiate for their proluo'oh
The Metropolitan Theater and Mcguire
Opera House, san Francisco are 70 be torn down. 70
make way for a street. These are the OoeSt shoa-
ters IN That city.
One of Mr.. Barnum's Fejee cannibals is SAID
70 have resigned his savage position with the following
remark. Be iabers, I'd rather carry me native hOd
than be a haythen 20 $40 a month"
Miss Blanche Davenport, daughter of Mr.. Z.
L Davenport the tragedian and Miss V0lOlta COlye,
daughter OF Mr.. Samuel COville, the manager, are
named destined 70 great success on the lyric stage
Mr. Edward Lamb, the eccentric and low
comedian OF the Union Square Theater VIII receive q
Benefit at that house the 14th nst.-nex SATURDAY
appearing in "Eyerybody's Frlen" and "TOOdles.
The admirers OF clever man viii have an opportunity
20 testify their remembrance Of MIN, IN practcal
manner and the lovers OF drOlery and dry Aumor
may enjoy unusual luxury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10
A REVOLUTIONARY HERO.

There has recently been on exhibition at the
studio OF Calvin Curtis, In Bridgeport Conn, portrait
OF Commodore Alexander Gion OF South Carolina
cop cd from the original by Gilbert stuart the pos
session or the Commodores granddaughter. Mrs. g. H.
HOLSTER OF stratford, Conn. The copy executed
in accordance with resolution by the Charles
ton Chamber Of Commerce, Of which Com
modors Glllon was the founder and first
President. The Commodore native Of
Rotterdam Holland whence ne emigr1ted at an early
age 20 Charleston. He OF the rich and infuen
a citizens Of that place the outbreak Of the Revou
tl0nary War, and having embraced the patriot cause
was placed at the head Of the South Carolina navy and
sent 70 France 10 hire and purchase ships To this
enterprise ne devoted large part OF his private
fortune. Hiring, after difficulty, small
fugate called the Indien, ne renamed her the
South Carolina. sent a number OF valuable prizes
into Spanish ports, aud finally sailed into the har
hor Of Havana with fewer than ten caDtu-ed vessels
He afterward command OF the nautical part OF
combined spanish and American expedition against the
Bahamas. After the he prominent In the civil
aars OF south Carolina, and in 1894 was elected United
senator He died at his country residence, Gil
Ions Retreat, the C1nsAree River October O. l7s4 IN
the jith year OF his age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10
A SOLDIERS, MONUMENT DEDICATED.

new soldiers monument was dedicated at
Camden, NewJersey, yesterday with imposing cere-
monies. The event was rendered conspicuous by the
presence Of Gov Parker and STAFF and the annual parade
and inspection OF the Second Brigade, " g., by Gen.
Mott The IL located in Broadway, faeing the
Courthouse, and composed OF marble shait rest
ing on q large and imposing granite base.
The sides OF the shaft bear the names OF Camdens
fallen heroes. with the battles which they paflcl-
pated TIE various civic and military organizations
harmed NJ D. H. ana then marched through the pFnei-
nal streets 10 the vailed monument. Arriving 81 the
the imposing pageant halted ana uhconoieu
and after prayer and a cannon SALUTE the monument
was unyaed. John Y. Foster then delivered INC ora
ton Al ia conclusion the military reiormed anu were
inspected and drilled Dy Gems. Mott aud Dc HArt