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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-03-31
THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY,
Tuesday. Marcl. 81. 1874.
Neasuring Hay.

To measure the contents of stack of
hay proceed as follows: If it is a round
stack, tapering to point from the
ground, measure the width of the stack
half way between the ground and the
peak: multiply this width by itself, and
divide by 1854; this will give The aver
age area of the surface covered by the
stack Then multiply that by the height
from the grounl to the point where the
width was measured II these measure
ments are feet, the sum found is the Gu
BIC feet in the stack II the hay is tim
othy, orchard grass. millet or Hungarian,
oO0 feet will make ton,or cubic eight
feet each way II the stack is very solid,
and was cut when dead ripe, $50 feet will
make ton,er cubic of seven feet each
way. If the hay is mixed with clover,
about 100 feet, or cubic Of nine feet
each way, will make ton If it is all
clover, or light meadow grass,or redtnp,
9GO feet will be required 10 weigh a ton.
unless it pressed very hard, when some
ailowance must be made. These esti
mates are made from notes of a great
many stacks and mows of various kinds,
and, will give q lair average.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-03-31

On the contrary-ridi1g mule.--
Boston Post.
The song of the ladies' temperance
shands-.Going thro' the rye"
French gilt jewelry comes now with
nAimitation of turquois stone in the
center.
The old fashioned ruchings for bon
nets are revived this spring. They are
composed of tulle, or crepe lisse.
A Mississippi man has petitioned the
Legislature for leave to hang himself
Fourteen widows are trying to marry
him.
The Pennsylvania Democratic State
Contra. Committee has resolved to hold
the State Convention at Pittsburg in
3 Forty millions of gold have been
added to our coinage since the 1st of
January, 1873, raising the total gold
coinage to the handsome figure of $3.50
100000.
1t is suggested that in view of the in
crcasing length of the skirts Of gentle
mems frock coats, some plan be devised
to loop them gracefully at the back and
sides. f.rt,sl -r.
One OF the professors asked student
to give him an example of mixed met
aphor. The boy confidently spoke out !:
s.When my tongue shall forget her cum
ming and my right eye cleaye to the roof
of my mouth"
Sir Lambton Lorraine, commander of
tIleI British sloop of-war Niobe, will be
rendered the freedom Of the city by the
New York. Council by reason of his in
terferenee In behalf of the Virginius
$prisoners at Santiago de Cuba.
=, Now we know all about it! The Sia
mese twins were Xiphophagus Of the
class Of Terata- anacataddidym and may
he called. for short. Ohphelaphagus XII
phodidymus. Popular apostrophe to the
= PhiIatitlphia faculty.. in chorus, "We
thank thee, jew, for teaching US that
word.p ss
A curious mode Of fish. Matching is
said.to be followed in. China. Having
collected the necessary spawn from the
waters edge, the fishermen place GER
, tain quantity in an empty hens egg
which is sealed up with wax and put un'
der the hen. After some days they break
the egg, and empty the fry into water
well warmed by the sun,and there nurse
them until they are sufficiently strong te
We r,rned into 8 lake or river.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.
William Mahoney
D. T. Clark ct al.

DY virtue of an order of sale to me direct
ID ed from the court of common pleas of
Monroe county, Ohio, will offer for sale at
the front door of the court house, in the town
of WoodsGeld, between the hours of 10
o'clock a. m. and O'Clock p. m, on
Saturday, the 1lth day Of April, 1874,
the following described real estate situate in
Monroe county, Ohio, to wit:
Beginning for the sape at the northeast
corner of Isaac Mitchell's land in section thir-
ty-three, township three of range four, run
ming thence south with the line Of James
Mahoney's land twenty four rods and twenty
three and half links to stone planted In
the run near the Christian Church; thence
west with the road six and three fourth rods
to q stone planted in the road, thence north
twenty.four rods and twentv-three and hal
links to the quarter section line between Isaac
Mitchell's and William Browns land; thence
east with the line six and three-fourth rod:
to the place Of beginning, containing one
acre more or less,
Appraised at 1886.
TO. LITTLE,
Sheriff N. C. D.
HoILlsTER 4 OKEy, Att'ys. mchlo, o,'74w5
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WOODSFIELD
SELECI SCHOOL

TTHE first session of this School will COM
i mence on Monday, April 27, 1874,
and continue ten weeks.
None but competent and experienced teach
ers will be employed, and no efforts will be
spared to make this School equal to the best
ever taught in the county. Therefore we very
respectfully solicit the patronage of all those
who desire thorough, practical education, and
especially those who wish to qualify themselves
for teaching, as this school affords superior ad-
vantages to that class of students
TUITION.
Common branches, IS 90
Higher 90
Tuition required in advance.
Good boarding and rooms can be obtained at
reasonable rates.
For further particulars address
r. z. TILFORD, Prissipl,
Febl0, 'i4m3 Weodsfeld, Ohio.
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nEA doctor always treated his juve-
nile patients for "worms," whatever
might be their symptoms. One day
being called to boy who was suffering
severely, he felt the pulse. and looking
at the mother with solemn shake oil
the head, said: Worms, madam
worms r. Snow, DOCTOR" said the
mother, sit isn't worms at all, ] tell ye
that boy fell down on the wood pile
and broke his leg, and / want you to
stop crying worms and set it imme-
diately" "Ah!' said the doctor, de
termined not to be put down, "worms
in the wood, madam! worms in the
wood ~ >z.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-03-31
True, Every Word Of II.

The contractienists are laboring hard
70 have petitions against more currency
sent to Congress from the West. They
have no difficulty in getting the bankers,
note shavers and money-lenders of all
kinds to sign such petitions, but every
name thus obtained the expansionists
can match with dozen, representing
all classes of business, praying for an
increase Of the circulating medium =
Philadelphia Psess.
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A. gentleman was walking down Con.
gress street behind two. English swels
when be overheard the following con-
yersation: S.s
ast.lArry. my boy" says one, "whst's
o'clock2p
Z The other felt for his watch and ex
claimed, "By Joye, hive left hit hat
'cme." Then turning to boot black
standing by, he said, my lad, what's
o'clock ?"
"What's O'clock ?" says the lad why,
youiarned fookit's thing as big as your
head Within on it."
Englishmen passed on.-Portldnd
Adrertiser. tef
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Barnesytlle Crusaders Trium
~ ASA phant.

BARNEsyILLE, OHIo, March % Vic
tory has perched upon the banners Of
the crusaders. Every saloon in tho
'place'is substantially closed.
The ladies and the law have, after 6
shsrp conflict, worked wonders in oul
town, and the temperance people are
rejoicing With exceeding great joy.
On Saturday evening last very
large temperance convention, composed
OF all political parties, convened in
Temperance Hall and nominated tick.
ct for corporation offices. The conven.
tion was harmonious throughout, and 8
atrong ticket was nominated. This is g
Republican town, but they generously
conceded about one half the offices 10
the Democracy. We saw several poll.
ticians shaking hands across the bloody
chasm.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-03-31
WOODSFIELD
HIGH SCHOOL.

A SESSION of this School will be taught,
n commencing on Monday, April Is,
1874, and continue in session eleven weeks.
Competent teachers will be employed, so that
the School may be graded and conducted with
profit TO all who may wish to patronize u.s.
The session will be held in the new Union
School building. which is we'll ventilated and
arranged for the accommodation of pupils.
While in our teaching we shall not overlook
the theoretical, practicability shall be our prin-
cipal aim.
Therefore our invitation is to all who wish
to become more thoroughly acquainted with
Mathematics, Sciences or Languages, but espe-
cially do we invite the patronage of young La
dies and Gentlemen who wish thorough prep
aration for the occupation of teaching.
EXPENSES.
Good boarding can be secured at from three
to four dollars per week
Rooms can be rented and pupils board tham-
selves at half the above expense.
TUITION.
Common Branches, $5 O9a$6 0C
Higher Branches, = w
Languages, when pursued in connection
with other studies, each, / O0
If not studied in connection with other
studies, 2 W
Tuition in advance.
No. deductions will be made only in case o.
protraoted sickness.
SO. CosGROvE, Principal
Jan13.T4
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1874-03-31

.AGoxIzING-Damon "Hullo, ,Pythias
what's the matter ?" Pythias: "Oh,
my dear fellow, I've been writing to my
tailor to give me smother inch and q
hall. in the waistoand, and composed 9
valentine to my adored Clara, and Oh
1--we put 'em into the wrong envelopes
land they're posted" Breaks down.
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BERKELEY HODGIN'S ESTATE.

TNHE second settlement account Of Isaac
i Hatcher, administrator Of the insolvent
estate of Berkley. Hodgin. decd, and the re.
port of the claims allowed by the admi mis-.
traitor against said estate, will be for hearing
April 10, 1874.
JAS r. MORRIS,
mch10,1iw3. Probate Judge N. 6. 0.
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FOreigo News.

MADRID, June 19.-Last advices from the
seat Of war In the north state that the Ca1lists
are certainly concentrating at the Monte Jur
ray near Estella. They have cleaned the coun-
try over which ttey passed of provisions,
horses and vehicles.
Marshall Concha has $4,000 men and 81
pieces Of artillery. A large number Of the
men are sick. Dissatisfaction is expressed at
the delay in making An attack on the Carliets.
The available strength of the Republican
army is $4,000 infantry. 10000 cavalry, and
Il, 1000 reserves.
LONDON, June %. 2:25 A. M.-A great
denomination Of sympathy for the ag-
ricultural laborers, locked ou. from work,
was made in Manchester yesterday. The
members Of the Trades Union, to the num-
Der of $4,000, with fifty bands of music
marched through the principal streets.
A mass meeting was subsequently held at
the Pomona Gardens, n which it is es-
timated that upwards of 6fty thousand
people were present. Joseph Arch and
other. prominent friends Of the working.
men delivered speeches.
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Chamber Of Commerce.

NuUuOCE VI ~O"mcECVs
At the usual weekly meeting this
morning a communication was received
from an Ohio manufacturer Of steam
engines relative to establishing works
in St. Paul. The communication was
referred to the committee on manufac-
lures, with instructions to report at
the next meeting.
The Secretary reported that two hun
dred new members for the ensuing
year r|were secured during the past week.
He announced the following commit
tees for canvassing during the ensuing
week, commencing at 2 P. NJ. each day.
STATE FAIR.
The committee appointed by the
Chamber to take charge of the Mer-
chants building erected on the Fair
grounds, and to see that sutfi cieat inter.
est be elected to secure exhibition to
fill it to the utmost capacity would res
pectfully request that shareholders file
with the committee before the next
meeting of the Chamber their intention
to occupy, or not to occupy their res
pective spaces.
The committee are Messrs. 1ngersoll,
Culver and Finch.
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ticulty in navigating his way, but got along
pretty well until he arrived within short
distance of his residence, when he en-
countered some unforeseen obstacle which
caused him to measure his length on the
earth. He quickly regained his feet, how
ever to as quickly lose them, receiving at
the same time blow between the eyes
which made him see more stars than were
visible in the armament. A flash of light
ming at this moment revealed the full
length figure of mule, which appeared to
be as frightened as Pat himself and which
had struck him with its head on rising.
Pat this morning is rather chary in allow
ing his eyes to be seen as the frescoing is
not yet dry.
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A Brutal Assault.

Mr. Patrick Donovan, q builder and
well known citizen, while going home
to his residence near the head of Wa
bashaw street, last evening about eight
O'Clock, was alta cked by man named
AtheY, and knocked down and beaten
in q brutal manner. 1t appeared that
there was an unsettled account be-
tween the parties, and Mr.. Athey took
this mode of collecting it. Mr. Dono-
van was so badly injured that physi.
clan had to be called in this morning
to attend to his case
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24
Anniversary of the Coronation OF
Plus. TX.

A message Of congratulation to Plus TX,
on the occasion of the anniversary of his
coronation, was dispatched by cable this
morning to Rome, by Bishop Grace, in tie
name OF the clergy and faithful Of the
diocese of St. Paul. Plus TX. was elevat-
ed to the Ponti6cate, June 10th, lS46, and
was solemnly crowned in St. Peters, on the
21st. Tomorrow then is the anniversary
of this latter event.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24
ST. PAUL CITY.

The boat club is preparing for q
single scull race on the Fourth for the
champion badge.
That was q fine shower this MORT
ing, but it suggests the idea that there
caa be too much of q good thing.
The second Saturday evening con.
cert at Rice Park drew well. Instead
Of giving them up, the people would
prefer they should come ottener.
The tiremen of Minneapolis and
St. Paul will go to Eau Claire next
Thursday by special train, which will
leave from the Jackson street depot at
615 A. N.
The choir of the First Baptist
Church, assisted by Misses Susie Beal
and Helen Billson, are to give q con-
cert at Anoks this evening for the ben
eft of the Baptist Church in Ancka.
&C D. O'Brien is t. deliver the ora.
tion next "Fourth," for the Pioneer
II. and L. boys, who will keep up their
ancient and patriotic habit of celebrat-
ing in the good old way recommended
by John Adams.
The new county building will be
fearful]y and wonderfully made, by the
time the stripping is done. The artist
who has commenced the stripping should
practice at landscapes-with hoe and
spade.
Miss Louisa Hick, seven months
old, was awarded by q committee of
ladies the prize offered by the Hippo.
drome managers for the best looking
baby. The prize was handsome lit.
tie carriage in witch the baby Louisa
went comfortably to sleep.
AT the Hippodrcme Saturday
evening the drowning Of the Langevin
boy was announced by criers who
were searching for the mother and sis
ter of the boy among the audience. At
first the name was miscalled, but soon
an exclamation of distress was heard.
The mother had caught the name aid
knew her great misfortune.
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Buckiss Against q Mule.

Mr.. P. Il. Kelley, the renowned head
center and popular wholesale merchant Of
this city, was the victim of singular ac-
cident last night. Mr.. Kelley resides on
Dayton's Bluff and left the Club House on
Seventh street to walk to his residence
last night about nine O'Clock The night
" ~ intensely dark and Mr.. Kelley after he
got outside the street lamps had some dif-
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24

Ray, Jr Smith, stanard, st. John Thomas
of Va, and Thornburg. No Democrats
voted for it. >. In the evening an attempt
was made to take from the Speakers table
the bill for extension of time for the St.
Croix L Lake Superior railway, but the
motion failed, 80 to 81. d. .....
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THK
GRANGE ADVANCE PRINTING C0.

Know all men by these presents: We.
the undersigned, do hereby associate our-
selves together and become incorporated
and 90 hereby adopt the following articles
OF incorporation pursuant to the statute in
such case provided, to-wit:
First. The name of this corporation shall
be the Grange Advance Printing COMPANY
The general nature of its business shall he
the printing and publishing and selling of
newspapers, and a newspaper to be known
as the GRANGE ADVANCE, and job printing.
and the establishing and carrying on of a
Grange publishing house, and a genera
printing and publishing business, and
booS-binding, and blank book manufac-
turing, and the selling thereof, and the
principal place of transacting it's business
shall be at Red Wing, Minnesota.
Second, The time OF commencement of
said corporation shall be the eighteenth
(l8th) day of June, 1874, and the period of
continuance thereof shall be twenty years
from and after said date.
Third. The amount of capital stock Of
said corporation shall be twenty five thou
sand dollars, to be paid in in such sums
and at such times and in such manner a.
may be provided by the bylaws of said
company.
Fourth. The highest amount of indebt-
edness or liability to which said corpora
ton shall at any time be subject shall be
)$2.OOO) two thousand dollars.
Filth. The names and places of resi-
dence of the persons forming this corpora
ton are B. B. Herbert, residing at Red
Wing, Minnesota; and T. T. Mann, resid-
ing at St. Paul, Minnesota and E. J.
Hodgson, residing at Red Wing, Mime
sofa.
Sixth. The names of the first Board Of
Directors are: 7. T. Mann. B. B. Herbert
and E. J. Hodgson. And the government
Of said corporation and the management Of
its affairs shall be vested in board of three
directors, who shall be elected the fist
Monday in July in each year and the off,
GERS OF said corporation shall be presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer.
Seventh. The number of shares in the
capital stock of said corporation shall be
one thousand of twenty five dollars each,
In testimony whereof, we have hereunto
set our hands and seals this, 18th day of
June, A. D. 1874.
(Attest.)
W. G: WlI11srcS, B. B. HERBERT, (seal J
HENRY c. JAMES. E. J. HoDcsos, (sealI
E. S. GoRMAE, as to T. 7. MANN.
ctas1 County " Of %t3oedHta; Goedhas. S..
Be it known that on the 18th dav Of
June, 1874 before me personally appear
ing came B. B. Herbert and E. j. Hodgson.
to me well known to be the same persons as
the signers and sealers of the above and
foregoing instrument, and they each in due
form of law acknowledged that they exc
cuted the same for the uses and purposes
therein expressed.
w. c. W1LIsToH,
Notary Public, Minnesota.
State of Minnesota,
County of Ramsey. 3D.
Be it known that on this 10Th day of June,
1874, before me personally appearing came
T. T. Mann, to me well known to be the
same person as the signer and sealer of the
above and foregoing instrument, and he
in due form of law acknowledged that he
executed the same freely and voluntarily
for the uses and purposes therein ex-
pressed.
HENRY c. JAMES,
Noxn Dbl
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Personal.

o. 81. Kelley, Grand Secretary of the
Patrons of Husbandry, is in the city.
Col. Fred. Grant and Col. Geo. A.
Forsyth, of the regular army, arrived
in the city last evening, and are stop
ping at the Metropolitan. They are
on their way to join Clusters Black
Hills expedition. r...a.r.t.~
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Academy Of Natural Sciences.
This institution held a regular meet
ing June II, which, in point of in
terost, has not been exceeded for some
time.
Among the donations received since
the last meeting, we noticed two VAL
liable collections from the Smithson-
ian Institution, one of ~ specimens OF
rare minerals; the other, lot of BIRDS
ezgs, 80 in number, and representing
~ species, inhabitants Of both tenn
perate and artic zones.
Prot. A. w. Barber, one Of its cor
responding members, favored the
Academy with an interesting and val
liable communication upon "The Gre.
tsceous Formation of Dakota and Ne
braska-1ts Origin and Uses."
Col. D. A. Robertson read portion 8
of an able paper upon ''The Produc-
ton of Ozone by Plants, and How
Ozone Purifies the Atmosphere" which
paper will be read at length at future
meeting. 1t is expected that other
members will prepare papers upon
other branches of natural science and
read them at the next meeting. Among
these, we are informed, will be one by
DR.. Sweeney, upon "The Vision OF
Nocturnal Birds" which will be very
interesting. The preparation of these
papers and the holding of public meet
ings for their presentation will both
increase the usefulness of the Aca0emy
and popularize the natural sciences,
and is much to be commended.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24
Market Summa ry-June 22d.

NEW YORK, Gold Linz. Wheat &c better;
1.4S for No Milwaukee.
CH1cAao.-No. 1 MINI. 1.97k; No. 2 1.24n
No. 8 Is l.2; rejected los. Minnesota
spring extra -four held at 5.25, 6.50n75. Oats
46k@46xc. Rye s5c. Whieky "a -.
Pork IT'S. Lard lOA.
M11wAukEE-No. 1.2s; No. 2 1875; June
delivery, 1.s4X; July 1 23H:
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NO. 81.
Boss Tweed Aga n Sees Daylieht.

NEW YORK, June 19.-There was consider
able excitement in tho county Court House
this morning occasioned by the appearance of
VIM. n. Tweed, who was subpoeaned as Wit
ness. The e1-Chief of the defunct ring was
ofou gnt INTO court, attended by two deputy
sherifs. He was dressed as in old times. in =
dark suit and white neck-tie. He is much
thinner than Of yore, and his face bears evident
traces Of mental anxiety. He has aged, too.
perceptfbly, but appears to be In good health
and IN tolerable spirits. He was attended, a.
ever, by his son VIM. Tweed, Jr.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24

SENATE, June l7.-Bill passed: House
bill to ascertain the poesessory right, Of
the Hudson Bay company and other Brit
ish subjects within the limits which were
the subjectof the award Of the Emperor
of Germany under the treaty Of Washing.
ton, May 8, 1871, and for other purposes.
i. =. Senate bill passed: Providing for pat
.euting lands to the Northern Pacific, with
out requiring The company to pay for sur
veys. The postal appropriation bill was
further amended BY providing for public
documents being sent to be paid for by re.
cipient; for the Congressional Record to
be sent free; and that newspaper rates
shall not take effect until January next.
Passed: House bill authorizing con-
The Grange advance., 1874-06-24
PROCEEDINGS N CONGRESS.

SENATE, June l5.-The Geneva award
bill was sent to conference committee
....A bill was passed in relation to the
Jurisdiction Of United States courts, under
one clause Of which, according to the ar.
guments Of those who opposed it, the
Washington correspondents will be re
garded as agents Of The papers they repre-
Il sent, SO that libel suits may be brought
against them in Washington and be tried
by Washington juries, organized to con-
vict. The conference bankrupt bill was
agreed to; the principal amendment pro.
vides for the discharge Of voluntary
bankrupt, on payment of 80 per Cent Of his
liabilities and consent of one.fourth Of the
creditors representing one-third Of the
debts.
HoUsE-On consideration Of the sundry
civil appropriation bill, which was finally
passed, warm debate occurred on a
clause providing for payment of$2 100000
due to the Chickasaws and Choctaws. It
was disclosed that it was lobby job. aud
that 100000 had been promised to the
lobbyists, while the arrangement was such
that it would be doubtful if the Indians
ever received any Of the money. The
clause was finally struck out and q substi
tute adopted providing for the settlemen,
of the claim through the Interior Depart.
ment. The amendment respecting the
civil service law was adopted. . An even
ing session was devoted to the public
buildings bill, which was finally laid on
the table,
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struction of . bridge across the 4issls.
sippi at or near La Crosse.
HousE.-The bill creating the Bozeman
land district in Montana wss passed. :. =.
The judiciary committee, by q majority of
one, recommended the impeachment of
Judge Durrell. Two minority reports
were presented, both recommending that
proceedings against Durrell be dismissed.