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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
WHEAT THROUGHOUT 1Hr COUNTRY


The October returns of the Depart
meBt for Agriculture show that the
wheat crop is equal to or greater than
last years in all the States except
Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Texas
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kan
sas. In corn Delaware, South Carroll
ia, and Illinois it is about equal to
last wears crop. Other States have
increased their yield. The New Eng
land States have almost reached the
splendid crop of the census year ap-
proximating to a million bnshels.--
Maine has Increased her yield 80 per
cent. The quality ofthe crop i'll these
States is considerably improved. The
Middle States have considerably en-
larged and improved their yield. New
York reports an increase of Is per
cent. OF the South Atlantic States,
Maryland falls per cent. aud Virgin
ia 5 per cent, below last year, but
their deficiency is more than made up
by other States, Georgia showing an
increase of 81 per cent. The quality
is also improved OF the Cult States
Alabama reports,an increase of % and
Mississippi of 2 per cent: Texas a de-
crease of 7 per cent. in quality; Ala
bama improves % per cent. and Miss
issippi declines 8 per cent. and Texas
6 per cent. All four of the Southern
inland States show an Improvement
in quality Of from per cent, in Ar
kansas to IL per cent. in Tennessee.
In quantity. Arkansas presents an in
crease of so per cent, Tennessee 29
per cent, West Virginia % per cent,
Kentucky declines per cent. The
crops of these States are third great
er than that of the census year. 1lli-
nois equals the crop of last year, while
Wisconsin, on account of grasshop-
pcrs. falls 35 per cent. short, which re-
duccs the aggregate crop of this Sec
tion below last year. Ohio increases
her Weld l6 per cent, Michigan p per
cent, Indiana 8 per cent. All show
improved quality except Wisconsin,
which declines % per cent. The ag-
gregate yield of the States west of the
Mississippi is also short of last year.
Missouri increased % per cent, and
Nebraska l per cent, but Minnesota
declines Is per cent, Iowa per cent
and Kansas per cent. Grasshoppers
have been destructive to spring wheat
in these States. The quality is below
last year in all except Minnesota,
which improved 27 per cent. On the
Pacific coast the crop is greatly in
creased and is fully so per cent, above
tIe census year. California increases
her weld 10 per cent. and Oregon Il
per cent. Oregon equals the quality
of last years crop. California lm-
uroves hers by 3 per cent. The total
crop will nearly, If not quite, equal
the census year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

The Lincoln monument just inau-
gurated at Springfield contains a me-
mortal hall in which relics of Mr.
Lincoln are preserved. 1t is finished
on the inside with Illinois slate, the
rest of the structure being composed
of granite and iron. The hall con-
iains a stone from the walls of Ser
vius Tullius, sent by some Roman
patriots to Mr.. Lincoln after his Sec
ond election to the Presidency. On
its face they placed an inscription in
Latin, of which the following is a
translation:
"To Abraham Lincoln, President
for the second time of the American
Republic, citizens of Rome present
this stone, from the wallsof Servius
Tullius, by which the memory of each
of those brave asserters of liberty
may be associated. Ammo. 1865.
This singular present was doubtless
shipped TO Mr.. Lincoln about the time
of his assassination, as it was discov-
cred in the White House only after
his death. President JohnSon author
lied the Monument Association to
place it among other relics of the dead
statesman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

In the reign of the late King of ST.
am, the currency of the realm consist
ed of lead and zinc coins. Copper
coins were subsequently introduced,
but they were so easy of imitation
that counterfeits were soon in general
circulation. Cowries were then used,
and the copper coinage was with
drawn. The heads organizing hous-
es-priVileged institutions in Siam
put in circulation a crockerv currency,
which they recall at pleasure. This
crock0ry currency, however, is now to
be recalled by the Government, and
paper notes of small denominations
are to be generally used until a proper
coinage can be decided upon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

A NEW cure for consumption has
been discovered by Russian physi-
clan, DIR. Portuikoff, OF Samars, on the
Volga. Having observed that con-
sumption and its cognate disorders are
unknown among the Tartar tribes who
habitually drink koumis, or fermented
mares milk, both as beverage and
as portion of their daily food, it oc-
Cured to him that koumis might pos
sess medical properties. He accord
ingly started koumis establishment
at Samara, and tried the mares milk
with consumptive patients, with high
1y beneficial resnlts,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
rArrooED MAN.

A strange exhibition is about to be
made in Paris, in the person of man
tattooed all over his body. He is a
Greek by birth. AT present aged for
ty-seven, he was, when young, made a
prisoner by a horde of Manchoux
Tartars, who amused themselves by
tattooing every part of his body in va.
rious eolors. The torture he endured
from the continual puncture of so
many needles was indescribable. He
often prayed for death, but he surviv-
ed the trial and he is now about to
show the effect produced.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

CONE and play and dance, my dear,
End choose one of these pretty girls
for your wife," said the lady of the
house to a little boy of seven years,
who kept by himself at juvenile par
ty. 'tNo," said the young cynic, "no
wife for me. Do you think | want to
be worried out of my life like poor
papa ?"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

A COUPLE of gentlemen strolling
and one OF them said. II wonder
when that bridge was erected, and
who built it ?" 81 don't know re-
sponded the other, shut let's go over
aud we shall be tolled."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

"WHAr makes your cows so cross ?''
asked an old lady of her milk man the
other day. across, madaml My cows
are not cross they are the gentlest
critters you ever saw" "It is very
strange then that the milk is always
sour!" sharply replied the old lady.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

In Paris club has been formed for
the promotion of temperance on a
novel plan. Tne members propose to
substitute milk for all kinds of stimu-
Iating beverages. drinking large guam
titles of it i'll public and private.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

AN illiterate person. in speaking of
a certain mans curiosity, repeatedly
pronounced. the word cetrosity, where
at gentleman remarked TO another,
"How horribly that man murders the
English language /" 4 Oh, no" was the
reply, she does not murder it he only
knocks an out"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

The name of the Sheriff of White
County. H., is Hail Storms. His
father was an eccentric gentleman,
and he had three sons, whom he nam
ed respectively Hail Storms, Rain
Storms and Snow Storms.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

The London Daily News discusses
the third term, and holds that "Gen-
eral Grant may probably be as good a
candidate as any other man of third
rate ability"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

A PHILADELPHIA lawyer estimates
that 81, $4,000 is the amount so far in
volYed in the libel suits growing out
of the interminable Baecher-Tilton
scandal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

''ANoTHER hole in them pants !"
said fond mother to her young hope
fnl. "What dreffnl on-kneesy fell
low you areI"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

Iris said President Grants salary
aud perquisites amount to the nice
little sum of $lI7,660.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

DoN'T go to law unless you have
nothing to loose; lawyers houses are
built on fools heads.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.

Estate.
TN pursuance of an order granted by the Pro-
Il bate Court of Portage County. Ohio, / will
offer for sale at Public auction on
Saturday, November 14ths 1874.
between the hours of one O'Clock P. n. and four
O'Clock p n upon the premises, the following
described real estate Situated in the County of
Portage and State of Ohio, to wit: Being about
sixty acres of land lying in the south part OF
Lot number IS of the third division of lots in
Palmyra Township. in said County and State.
and is bounded north by lands of Isaac Tuttle,
east by the east line of said lot number IS. south
by the south line of said lot number 1S, and west
bv the west line OF said lot. NF
TERMS OF SALE One-third in hand on the
day of sale, one-third in one year. and one third
in two years irom day Of sale with INTEREST,"
the payments to be secured by mortgage upon
the premises sold.
DAVID e. WILSON, Administrator
8 ofJames Tuttle, deceased.
Palmyra, O., Oct. 20, 1874. 321-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

gloss and freshness of yOattb. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, SO that a new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it viii keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use viii prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandrufg, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. ]. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists
LOWELL, MASS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29

control them. The testimony of our best citi-
gems, of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consumption,
cured by this preparation, are publicly known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. AS remedy,
it is adequate, on which the public may rely
for full protection. BY curing Coughs the
forerunners of more serious disease, it saves un-
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. It challenges trial, and con-
vinees the most scepticaL Every family should
keep it on hand as a protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Aztec
tions, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal, if neg
lected Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwise to be without it As safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudes are rescued from premature graves,
them. II acts speedily and surely against ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and health-restoring
sleep. No one will suffer troublesome lnfiu-
enZa and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborfous, and
successful chemical investigation no cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
UPSETTTNG M4CHTNE,


UTuIIAM L BRADLEY having purchased
w the entire interest of Henry q. Barber in
the RaveHna Summit Mill that Institution will
hereafter be run by him. He will pay all debts
contracted by the late firm, and all amounts
owel to it must be paid to him,
Custom Grinding done to Order.
Flour. Feed and Mill Stuns delivered to any
part Of the city. free OF charge at lowest rates
Ravenna, Sept "a, Is. aG5.tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
Prepared by Dr.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists
LOWELL MASS
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,

For Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
efectual for
preserving the
hair. It soon
restores faded
or gray hair
to its original
color. aOith the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29


Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
HInankind than this eff
K fectual remedy for all
diseases of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
sI1raIv and effacfualIv
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-10-29
PREPARED B1

Or. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-24
KERCHEVAL'S DODGE.
How He and Brien Played It OF on
the DeIuded DarkiesI
MeClain UnbOSOms Himself to a Union
anu American Reporter.

Yesterday afternoon one Of our reporters
had quiet chat with Judge McClain upon
a variety Of topics, the subject of the late
Republican convention being touched upon
Incidentally in the course of conversation.
The Judge remarked that the convention
aforesaid had played the Republicans of
this county a very shabby trick in tartering
it of to KeTcheyal and Brien. He said that
the cnlOrJd imam Simms had gone about the
county fixing up the primary meetings, and
that when the election took place, a ma
iOrity of the delegates understood that there
was TO be nothing done beyond the appoint
ment of an executive committee, aud that
when the committee was appointed, the
convention broke up in a great deal Of con-
fusion.
He stated that seven out Of the fifteen
members of the committee were his friends,
hut that Kerche-ai and his seven adherents
we're one too many for him, "Of course"
continued the Judge, IF nomination had
been made by the convention, would have
been nominated for the office of Chancel-
lOr, as my name was the cnly one mention
ed in that connection. However. Brien
wanted the support Of the Republicans of
the county, and kercheyal was very deSi-
AOuc Nli1l III sAtblAlu eGb IT, anu IL
had declared that he would not take the
nomination of the party, the only course TO
he pursued was to avoid making a nOmina-
tion, in order TO Oblige Kercheval and
Brien, and so the interest Of the entire
Republican party in this contest was quiz
city set aside, and Kereheval gained his
point
Tell us about that resolution requesting
you to withdraw from the canvass" sug-
gested the UNION AND AMERICAN man.
81 was expecting it several DAYS before
| got it; so when Kercheval and the Two
cOlored men came into my office that even
Ing, knew just what they were there for,
and when KercheVal commenced, we
have called, Judge | interrupted him
with, Il know Just what your GRAND is, but
cannot hold any communication with you
on this subject, unless it is put i'm writing.
My reply will be in writing, and then the
whole matter shall 60 to the press With
that he took this resolution from his peck
ct, handed it TO me, and the party with
drew"
"YOu are going 10 prosecute the canvass,
of cOuFse?n
''Most certainly am" responded the
Judge, Il intend to see every voter iii the
county, if possible, before the election, and
| think I'll poll very good vote. l under
stand that Kercheyal's brother estimates my
strength at 100 votes in the county, but
that Kercheval himself is more liberal, and
is willing to admit that l may get 500
votes"
The Judge seemed to think this a good
joke, aud while he was enjoying il, the re
porter babe him good day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-24
OUR MUNICIPAL INTERESTS.

Police Management at the Work
hOuse-A Bill 10 Give $4,000 90 the
Chairman Of the street Committee
Salary o. the Health officer, Etc.
The Beard of Common Council met in
regular session last night at 8 o'clock,
Councilman Luck in the chair, and the fol-
lowing members present: Councilmen Ed
wards, Towles, Todd, Martin, Adams, Lit
terer, Miller, Moore, Ambrose, Beierlein,
Law, FOgg, Gaut, Reddick, LOwey and
Haily.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Bill introduced by Councilman Litterer,
to appropriate $3.50 TO extend Demon
breun street from Market to College street.
Passed third reading.
Bill to appropriate 500 TO lay water pipe
on Market street. Referred.
Bill providing for a better and more
economical management of the wOrk-hOuse,
and to make the duty Of the wOrk-hOuse
keeper devOlye upon the Captain of police.
Passed third reading.
Bill providing street overseer to select
hands employed to work on the streets.
Passed second reading.
BUSINESS FROM THE OTHER BOARD.
Petition of L. A. Fox, asking for three
months salary for time lost in consequence
of injuries received while in discharge of
his duty as fireman.
Councilman Edwards offered bill to
appropriate $3.50 for the relief of Mr.. Fox,
which was passed upon first reading.
Bill to compel members Of either board,
who become candidates before the people,
to resign their municipal position. Laid
on the table.
n---l--.:-.. ). ,l,,- - II ManpinU 70
use water from Judges Spring, on condi-
ton that he keep it in good condition.
Adopted.
NEW BUSINESS.
By Councilman Martin-Bill to appro-
pirate s, 600 for the benefit of }. +. Pente-
cost. chairman of the Street Committee.
Passed first reading.
By Councilman Edwards-A proposition
from w. F. Moore x Co, TO paint the roof
Of the markethouse at 81 per square foot.
Referred.
By Councilman FOgg-ResolutiOn to ap-
point a committee 10 report what would be
suitable salary for the Health Officer.
adopted.
By Councilman Administration i'll
structing Gas Committee TO erect two gas
posts on McLemoTe street. Referred.
Bv Councilman Reddick-ResOlution to
appoint a committee Of three to ascertain II
there had been any irregIlarity in the en-
forcement of the dog law. Adopted.
By Councilman Beierlien-Bill directing
City Engineer to widen Jefferson Street
Passed first reading.
+ A communication was received signed by
f. Wolfe and Others, inviting the Mayor
and City Council to attend the ceremonies
Of LAYING the corner stone Of the new house
of worship, TO be erected by the Lovers OF
Peace. The inqitatiOn was accepted and
the Board then adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-24
ALL OVER THE CITY.

Judge Outings fines PANIED out s95 yes
terday.
Robert Scales, colored, was arrested by
officer Bolton yesterday on the charge OF
assault and battery.
Ffed Malone and Frank Matthews, both
colored, were arrested by officer Bergen
yesterday, charged with vagrancy and
gaming.
DIR. w. J. Barbee, of Gissyts, KY, will
begin a series % l'soourses in the Christian
Chsselh corner Of College and Ash streets
Tonight.
Margaret Ward AMI Alice Mahan, white,
and Ann Hudson, Mary Duke and Mary
Cox, colOred, were arrested yesterday Tor
using abusive language,
Hardy Cannon eoibFed, was brought in
fro.n Huihnef county yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff J.. w. Lawrence, and committed to
the penitentiary, where he is to remain
three years for the crime Of lareeryT
Councilman Hsrtifi introduced bill in
the CO.Min6n Council, last night, providing
for an appropriation of s., 900 for the bene-
fit Of Mr.. Pentecost, chairman of the Street
Committee.
Henry Bliss alias Bedford, coloreyl,
charged with the larceny OF sl3o from Il.
p. jenkins, pleaded guilty, and failing to
give bond Of $500 for his appearance be-
fore the Criminal Court, was committed to
Jail by Justice Cassetty yesterday.
The enforcement Of the dog Law has been
abandoned for the present 1t was found
that ertsTprising cOlOred citizens Were
j0arneying out into the country for radius
Of ten miles, and shaking country dogs into
the workhouse at the rate Of a good many
per day. The City Marshal couldn't stand
this, and now Rnno"nCes thai the ''corner
in dogs ) busted"
John Smith, white, and James Taylor,
cOlOred, charged with the larceny of two
mules, the property of J. NJ. Carey; val ed
examination Of their cases yesterday. the
ferner before Justice Everett and the latter
before Justice Cassetty, and in default of
s., 900 bond for each they were committed
to Jail to await trial before the Criminal
Court.
Yes. eTay morning about 1880 O'Clock
Mrs. Sfi,ith, who lives on College street,
Just below Broad street, put some Goals in
a pan and carelessly set it down upon a
bench, which soon caught fire. TIE result
would doubtless have been the destruction
Ofthe premises, but for some Of the firemen at
the SIeckeli engine-house, who quickly ex-
tihguished the flames.
Two little boys were cornered by Sum-
mer street gentleman yesterday and charged
with having broken three large window
panes in his office. Both denied the
charge in the most emphatic terms, and
with an expression Of injured innocence.
They were released, the gentleman remark
ing that if he didn't Learn something def
mite before that time, he would place the
matter in the hands of the police at II
O'Clock. At IL O'Clock the boys came up
and acknowledged they had broken the
windows.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-24
THE GREAT BARBECUE.
Important Notice 10 the Various
Committees


The following persons are earnestly re-
quested 10 meet on Friday morning, at &c
O'Clock, July "a, in the Law Court room.
The Finance and Barbecue Committees
will please give immediate attention to the
duties assigned them and be fully prepared
to report Friday morning. We hope every
member of the different committees will
be on hand promptly.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Lou. Whorley, John Hows,
James GleayeS, Pat Cleary,
Frank p. Cahill, w. NJ. Duncan,
Green Sawyers, E. A. Mathes.
Vim. III. Morrow, Chm.
BARBECUE COMMITTEE.
b. F.. COckrill, David McGavOck,
John OvertOn, John JOslin,
DIR. kirkpatrick, DR.. Hampton.
George Peay, p. W. Maxey,
Charles Rich, Pat Walsh,
VIM. Gambill.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
A. ii. Lusk, Chairman; j. &. Malone,
John b. White, J. F. Demoville, l.. ii.
Lanier, Jr., w. L. Sample, y. X. Griffin, j.
IL. " ebb, Gen. J. b. Clements.
WARD BARBECUE COMMITTEE.
First Ward-Hugh Douglas, John Nor
row, John Dix. Second-Alex PeaI, d. G.
Kinney, A. Frickle. THRILL. G. Hensley,
A. Hemphill, II. D..Martin. FOurth-John
Hereford, Joseph f. Loiseau, NJ. Hender-
son. Sixth-James Miller, Capt. Cabler,
w. +. Meacham. Seyenth-BrOwn Nor
gan, 5. A. Davidson, John Golfer. Eighth
John WhOrley, Spencer Akin, John Moore.
Ninth-Casper Kuhn, j. II. Buddeke, AL
bart KIooz- Tenfh-AleX. Porter. DIR. q.
w. Henry, N. J. Smith.
By order Of the Executive Committee.
jy2S 1t