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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16


We had quite an exciting time
over at Chubb's the other day. His
chimney would net draw and be sent
for q man to examine it. The man
went out on the roof and tying broom
to rope, dropped It down to see if
the due was clear. Meantime Chubb
got inside the fireplace for the pur-
pose of examining the fiue below, and
broom touched his head two or three
times as the man jerked it up and
down. Chubb sprang out into the
roem il a condition of frantic excite
meat. He was certain there was q
wild animal of some kind in the
chimney choking it up. He seized
his gun and determined to kill it. So,
holding the muzzle in the hue he pull
ed the trigger. While he was getting
the gun, the man on the roof complet-
ed his Investigations and sat down on
top of the chimney to rest himself and
enjoy the scenery. As soon as Chubb's
gun went of, the man knew about il,
and he did not wait for further sug-
gestious. He suddenly slid to the
roof and from thence to the shed,
where he rolled about in agony. He
weighed one pound more when they
took him home than he did when he
came, and the doctors consider it
doubtful if they can ever dig all the
shot out of his flesh. The next man
that comes to examine Chubb's Chin
ney will probably have him locked up
somewhere with his gun until the ex-
periments are concluded.-Mar Ade-
Ter,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

If sheet of paper, on which key
has been laid, be exposed for some
minutes in the sunshine, and then in-
simultaneously viewed in the dark, the
key removed, faded spectre Of the
key will be visible. Let this paper be
laid aside for many months, where
nothing can diturd it, and then in
darkness be laid on plate of hot mel
al, the spectre of the key viii appear.
This is equally true of our. minds.
Every man we meet, every book we
read, every picture or landscape we
see, every word or tone we hear,
leaves its image on our brain. These
traces, which, under ordinary circum-
stances, are invisible, never fade, but
in the intense light of cerebral excite
ment, start into pfominence, just as
the spectral image of the key started
into sight on the application of heat.
1t is thus with all the Influences to
which we are subjected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

BY the Secretary of States report
we Learn the following statistics rela-
tive to divorces in Ohio:
Divorce is another feature of the
social system that is not encouraging.
The total number of marriages in 1873
was 26,46O. Equal to ten per cent. of
this number tried to get divorced du-
ring the year. On the 1st of July,
1879, there were 932 cases pending.
Within the year ending July i, 1873,
1.649 more suits were brought, and
during the year l,124 divorces were
actually granted. Divorce has been
made pretty easy in Ohio. OF the to-
tai number granted, 500 were for abb
sence and neglect. and 265 for adul-
terry.
Of the total number Of divorces
granted, 796 were on application of
the wife, and 22S on application of the
husband. The ratio OF total number
of divorces to marriage in 1873 is l to
%. The ratio OF divorces for each
soeciic cause to the total number Of
marriages is as follows: Adultery of
husband, to 20; do. of wife, to
100: absence and neglect of husband,
/ to IA: do. of wife, to III ; cruelty
of husband. to 1866; do. of wife, to
1854: drunkenness of husband, l to
2lO: do. of wife, l to 3,307; fraud of
husband, l to 4,4I0; do. of wife, to A.
40 miscellaneous causes by husband,
/ to lO2 and do. by wife, l 10 4,4lO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
caIEF-JUsTIcEs.

The following is a list of the Chief
Justices of the United States Supreme
Court appointed between 1889 and
1874, and the date of their nomination
John Jay, New York, Sep. 26, 1859.
John Rutledge, South Carolina, Ju-
ly l, 1895. Ratification refused by the
Senate.
VIM. Gushing, Massachusetts, Jan.
27, 1876. Appointment declined.
Oliver Ellsworth, Connecticut, Mar.
4, 1896.
John Jay, New York, Dec. 10. 1900.
Appointment declined.
John Marshal, Virginia, Jan. 81,
1901.
Roger B. Tsney, Maryland, Dec. IS,
1885.
Salmon P. Chase, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1864.
George I'll. Williams, Oregon, De-
cember, 1873. Nomination Withdrawn.
Caleb Cushing, Massachusetts. Jan.
1874 Nomination withdrawn.
Morrison R. Waite, Ohio, Jan. 1874
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
CHEESE FOR CANNON SHOT.


The dueerest ammunition that we
have heard of lately was used by the
celebrated Commodore Coe, of the
MonteYidian navy, who in an engage
ment with Admiral Brown, one of the
Buneos Ayran service, fired every
shot from his lockers.
What shall we do, sir % asked his
first lieutenant. sWe have not sim
gle shot aboard, round, grape, can
mister and double headed are al gone
"Powder all gone, eh p asked Coe.
"No, sir; got lots of that yet"
"We had a darn'd hard cheese
round Dutch one. for dessert at din
ner to-day. Do you remember ii ?"
said Coe.
81 ought to; broke the carving
knife trying to cut it. 3a
"Are there any more aboard ?" 50
lf <About two dozen. We took them
from a droger."
IS ssWill they go into the eighteen
pounders?"
by thunder, commodore. butthat;s
the dea; I'll try 'em !" cried the first
lieutenant. And in a few moments
the fire of the old Santa Marie (Coe's
ship which had ceased entirely was
re-opened, and Admiral Brown found
more shot flying over his head. Direct
ly one of them struck his mainmast,
and as it did so, shattered and flew
about in every direction. .-
ssWhat the devil is that the enemy
is firing 20 asked Brown. An
But nobody knew. isa->s
Directly another came in through
port, and killed two men who were
near him, and then, striking the op-
pOsite bulwarks, burst into flinders.
ssBy Jove, this is too much! This
is some new tangled paixhan or other.
don't like 'em,D cried Brown; and
then, as four or five more of them
came slap through his sails, he gave
the order to fill away, and actually
backed out of the fight receiving a
parting broadside of Dutch cheese.
This is an actual fact our informant
was the first lieutenant of Goes ship.
-Erchdnge.
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A ssIGNEEs' SALE,
In pursuance of the order of the Probate Court
the undersigned. Assignee of George L. Hotch
L IL LII

RASNET & HATFIELD. Att'ys.

%OGn OSty OI AllI1ls "A. II. o AS
between the hours ono O'Clock a. M. and 4
O'Clock D. m., offer az public sale, at the door OF
the Court House in Rlvenna. o.. the following
described real estate, to be sold in separate par
First piece-situate in the township of Ra-
VIENNA, Portage county, ohio, and known as a
part of lots IS and % in the south division of
lots in SAID township, bounded and described as
follows Commencing at 4 stoke at the north
west corner of lot 27; thence measuring along
the north line of said lot IA chains % links TO
the center of the highway; thence along the
center of the hi ghway south ~ deg. east chains;
thence south n deg east chain 81 links to q
line run by q. j. GilIis for the purpose OF
strai gh tening the line between land formerly
owned by John Lee and John Myers: thence
along said line north 46 deg. 45 min. west 81
chains 80 links to a stone; thence south chain
IL links to stone; thence north II deg 80 min.
west chains SO links to a stone; thence north
81 deg. 16 min. west chains 62 links to a stone
in the north line of lot 1s; thence south go deg,
east along the north line of lot IS y chains &c
links to place of beginning containing n acres
of land, more or less, Appraised at $3.50.
2d piece.-Situated in Rayenna township, Por-
tage county, Ohio: and known as part oflot No.
in the south division of lots in said township,
and bounded north by lands owned by John NJ.
Harden; cast by the center of the highway
south by lands of the estate of Harvey HOtch-
kiss deceased, and west by land Of John Jones !;
aid tract being 40 feet on said highway. and
from the center of the highway to run 205 feet
west; tue north side of this tract to run parallel
with said lands OF the estate OF Harvey Hotch-
kiss. Appraised at $500.
Sd niecc.-situate in Ravenna township Por-
tage county, ohio. and known as lot No. % in
JOlli d. DOOuS aAiubiOu " ILt OA ma
Yenna Ohio, as the same is plated, numbered
and recorded in Portage County Records.
Also the foli9w1ng personal paS4PsFty; unless
Moving Machine. Hay Fork and Rope, $50
sap pals pan and fixtures pair black Mares
1 two-seated Carriage, two horse Wagon, 1 set
light plated Harness, l set heavy Harness, /
Cutting Box lot Peat Racks lot of fQuarry Tools
/ Corn Shelter, &c
Terms made known on day of sale.
Ii. ID. SEYMOUR,
Assignee of George L. Hotchkiss
III
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LIrrr.E FEET


Two little feet. 50 suaall that bath may nestle
In one caressing hand
Two tender feet upon the unfried border
OF LIES mysterious land
DimpledA and son, and pink as peAeh-tree bios-
In April's fragrant days.
How can they walk among the brierx tangles
Edgins the worlds rough wsysS
These rose-whits feet along the doubtful future
Must bear woman's load;
Alas since Woman has the heaviest burden,
And walks the hardest road
Love, for while wiz make the path before
them
an dainty, smooth and fair
win Gull away the brambles. letting only
The roses blossom there
But when the mothers watehfuI eyes are
shrouded
Away from the sight of meH,
And fhese dear feet are left wiInout her gniding
Who shall direct them them
How win they be alIured. betrayed. dsluded,
Poor little untsught feet,
into what dreary mazes vii they wander.
What dangers viii they meet2
win they go stumblidg bIiudIy in the darkness
or sorrow's fearful shades9
orlnd the upland slopes Of Peace and Beauty,
Whose sunlight never fadesE
Will they go toiling up Ambitions summit,
The common world shower
Or in some namelass vale securely sheltered.
Walk side by side with Love-
Some feet there be that walk Life's track un-
49, wounded.
Which find but pleasant ways;
some hearts there be to which this life Is only
A round Of happy dsys.
But they are few. Far more there are who
wander
Without hope or friend
Who dhd their journey full Of pains anu losses
And long to reach the end.
How shall it be with her. the tender stranger,
Fair faced and gentle eyed.
Before whose unstafned feet the worlds rude
highway
Stretches so fair and wide:
Ahi who may read the futnres For our darling.
We crave all blessings sweet,
And pray that He who feeds the crying ravens
VIII guide the baby's feet.
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legal Notice.

YTNHOMAS BOWEN, whose whereabouts is
Il unknown, but supposed to be resident OF
the State of Penns ylEania, viii take notice that
William A. Goranfio, administrator of Charles
GoranfO, of LehIgh County, Pennsylvania. did
on the Both day of March, 1874, file his petition
in the Court of Common Pleas within and for the
County of Portage and State of OHIO, against
him, the said Thomas Bowen, defendant, setting
Thomas Bowen in the Court of Common Pleas
OF Lehigh County, Pennsy ylTania. for the sum Of
$3.50 debt and $f3, 81 costs, and asking judgment
in said Court of Common Pleas of Portage Coun-
ty, Ohio, for said $443.97 and interest from No
Tennber %, 1873; that an oTderof attachme ent and
Thomas Alexander. os
Said defendant is notified that he is required
to appear and answer said petition on or before
the third Saturday after the 14th day IF May,
1874. WILLIAM a. GORANFLO,
Admir- of Charles GoranfiO.
April and 1874. 292
RANNEY & HATFIELD Att'ys.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

A WITTY foreman of a petit jury
after hearing evidence ad Jsastseasae on
the value of the fat-iron stolen from
the plaintiff, arose an remarked to the
court that if the parties could agree
on its value the jury would pay the
amount and stop the case.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

A WIDOW residing in Cadiz was con-
soled the other day by Deighbor,
thusly: We've all got to die some
time or another, SO you must take the
loss meekly, for you will never find
his equal" Imagine the CONSIDERS
thoughts when the widow replied +: II
won't eh? I'll try darned hard. to-"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

Can q downright good fellow be an
upright man? !? The experiment is
worth trying.
THERE is 3 woman in LIE Mars,
Iowa, who calls the Hcerebro-spinal
meningitis" the serious old final
come and get u.s. --
LYINe too much in bed is a bad
habit, but not so bad as lying too
much ont of it.
CARE you fond of tongue, sir ?v II
was always fond of tongue, madam,
and / like it still. 2
AN Irishman engaged in fighting a
duel insisted, as he was near-si2 hted,
that he should stand six feet nearer to
his antagonist than his antagonist did
to him.
"SIR, will make you feel the ar
rows of my resentment" "Ah, miss,
why should / fear your arrows when
you never had beau She quiversd
with rage.
The COW must be treated kindly,
You may slight or whip her and she
will spite you in the milk-pail. The
man who is passionate in his herd
never did and never can realize profit
from the diary.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

A FELLOW, who is nearly as big
q bore as the Hoosac tunnell, was tell
ing in our Office the other day of a
Song that always carried him away.
Quadrat, looking around, gently in
quired if any one present could sing
that song.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

NOTICE an inquiry in your paper
asking what will keep ants from
beehive, and as have tried the same,
give it for the benefit of your many
readers Place tansy in or around
the houses; or camphor gum; either
will do.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

AN inn-keeper observed a position
with only one spur, and inquired the
reason. "Why, what would be the
use of another?" said the position /;
'tif one side of the horse goes, the 9TH
er cannot stand still"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

AN editor, who has INDUCED in a
heavy life insurance, is said to be fol.
lowed, whenever he goes fishing by
several insurance agents afectionately
bearing life-preservers and umbrellas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
DENgAar1N RoWERsox,s EsrArE.

Notice is hereby given that the subscriber has
been appointed and qualified administrator
on the estate of Benjamin Bowersox, late of
Portage County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated at Suffield, Portage County, Ohio, this
2nd day of April, A. D. 1874 5'aa
b. W. WARD, Administrator
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
\ has been appointed and qualified as Adj
ministrator on the estate of Deadama L. Reed,
late of Portage county. Ohio, deceased. =
Dated at kootstown, Portage county, Ohio
this 2Sth day of March, A. ID. 1874
OTIS REED, Administrator.
{ 81 lags-aw - -F''s-s7' q
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DARsON's RESTAURANT,

AAfIN n . ntI39V1EN,
West Main Street, EAvENsA, o.
Warm Meals, Hot Tea and Cofee. Oysters in
any desired STYLE at all seasonable hours.
NOSES PARSONS.
Ravenna. Dec. 2Oi 1s7l. 1Ts-tf
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BOLT CUTTING 4 NUT TAPPING
M A @ CHINE.
WITH sELF-onER AND ADJUSTABLE
sELF-cESTERING DIES.
Repairing and Custom Work.

We are prepared to do all kinds Of Repairing
Of engines and other machinery promptly and
in the best manner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

LYINe too much in bed is a bad
habit, but not so bad as lying too
much ont of it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

"ARE you fond of tongue, sir 2" II
was always fond of tongue, madam,
and like it STILL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

Can q downright good fellow be an
upright man The experiment is
worth trying.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-29
THE RED MEN.
Annual Meeting Of tho Great Council
Of Tennessee.


CT Tennessee.
The Council Fire of the Great Council of
Tennessee, was kindled in due form at the
10th Run rising of the sun in the Wigwam
of Sewanee Tribe No L, Improved Order of
Red Men, yesterday.
The Great Chiefs present were: Jos. +.
Loiseau, Great Sachem, H. Master, Great
Senior Sycamore, w. b. Singleton, Great
Junior Sycamore, w. II. HyronemUs,
Great Chief of Records, j. p. HutchisOn,
Great Keeper WampUm pro tenn. Il. II. Hal
lev, Great Prophet pro TEN, p. G. ). WE.
Meacham, Great Sannap, W. Il. WaggOner,
Great G.. of W., J. ID. Alexander, Great G..
Of F., and a good representation from the
different Tribes in this jurisdiction, whose
credentials we've read and referred 10 a
special committee.
The records Of the previous Great COun-
ell were read and approved, after which the
Great Sachem proceeded TO read his Long
Talk, reporting the order as being in
flOurishing condition.
The Long Talk was referred to the ap-
propriate committee.
The Great Saclem announced the follow
ing standing committees:
On Finance-JOhn W. Edwards, Vol
Davis, w. B. Singleton.
State of the Orler-J. W. WeStfall, W.
b. Waggoner, W. G.. Ewin.
Law and Usagc-W. F. Meacham, II.
Master, L. III. HALEY.
Board of Appeals-W. F. Meacham, W.
NJ. French, c. ii. Dyer.
On Printing-VOl Davis, r. II. HALEY,
W. III. HyerOnemus.
Twelve moons reports read and referred.
Reports from the different committees
read and disposed of.
The Great Council Ihen proceeded to the
election of Great Chiefs for the ensuing
term of twelve moons, with the following
result:
III. Master, Chattanooga, Great Sachem;
w. B. Singleton, Great Senior Sycamore;
w. G.. Ewin, Great Junior Sycamore, W.
II. Hyeronemus, Nashville, Great Chief
of Records; G.. w. Stainback, Great Keeper
of Wampum; Joseph +. Loiseau, Great
Prophet.
Representatives to the Great Council of
the United StateS-JOhn w. Edwards and
W. G.. Ewin.
A recess was declared until Wednesday,
2eth Sun, 9th Run, Rising of the Sun, G..
S. D., 3S3.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-29
THp people Of Georgia have q

The people Of Georgia have good
reason to felicitate themselves upon
their release from carpet-bag rule.
Under the administration Of Gov.
Smith the ruinOus effect of Bnllock's
rascalities are rapidly repaired, while
the expenses Of the Government have
been greatly reduced and no end Of
iobbery stopped. The Incidental ex-
penses of the Executive Department,
under Gov. Smith, have been only 81, 902,
against S57.IS5 under Bullock, for an
equal length Of time, exclusive of re-
wards offered for the apprehension of
criminals. Gov. Bullock left a curious
record in regard to paying rewards,
which he offered in great profnsion.
apparently to get criminals into eusto.
dy IN order that he might pardon them.
During his term Of Office he offered
over $500, 900 in rewards, against S12,-
$50 offered by Gov. Smith, while he
pardoned 464 criminals, being over 400
more than have been pardOned by the
present Governor. The exercise of the
pardoning power can be made lucra-
tive source Of personal revenue IN the
hands Of a rascally Executive.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-29
PeraOnaI.

Several young ladies from Edgefield leave
for Chattanooga to-day, where they will
spend the summer.
Mr.. /. II. Hitchcock, Of this city, re-
turned yesterday from Massachusetts,
where he has been making visit with his
family.
Mrs. J. II. Wiley, accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Matte Z. Wiley, leaves
Nashville this morning for a visit TO friends
in Georgia.
Col. Ham King and lady, of Jackson, are
al the Maxwell, on their return from a
summer visit TO Sewanee, and leave for
home to-day.
G. 5. Bennett, passenger agent of the St.
Louis and Southeastern, and r. A. Viii
liams, passenger agent Of the Memphis and
Little Rock railroad, are registered at the
Maxwell.
Col. Fleming leaves Nashville next Sat
urday for Detroit, Mich, where he will
attend the National Convention of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
which meets in that city next Tuesday.
Mr.. &. c. Giers, the well-known artist
of this city, was prominent candidate for
the position Of Vice President of the Ma
tional Photographers Association, which
convened in Chicago on the 10th inst, and
barely missed election.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-29
THE WHITE MANS TICERn
Appointments - tie Democratic and
CefasefNnffve Speakers.

conservative Speakers.
Tsarssiay, July 30, II A. NJ, at Harris Grove,
ROsedale, Fifth district; speeches by Gen. w. c.
Vaughn and Andrew Caldwell, Esq.
Thursday, July 80, P. N, at Williams drug
store, corner Cedar and Knowles street,;
speeches by Gen. W. B. Bate and Hon. Ed H.
East.
Friday, July 81, II n, Buneh's store, for the
Twenty-third and TveI;y-fourth districts;
speeches by judge 30. c. Guild and Gen. Geo.
j. Stubblefeld.
Friday, July 81, s 2. IL, Williams & Davis
store, North Edgeheld; speeches by Hon. Neil
s. Brown and Baxter Smith, Esq.
Monday, Aug. 3, Il A N, at Hermitage Sta
ton, Tennessee and Pacific Railroad, Tor Fourth
and Fifteenth districts; speeches by Gen. j. NJ.
Qnarles, Michael Vaughn and A. H. LuslI, Esqs.
Tuesday, Aug 4, IL A. NJ. At Bellevue, in the
Fourteenth district speeches by Judge Abe
Demlss aud Gen. W. II. jackson.
Tuesday night, Aug 4, P. N, at the engine
house on College Han; speeches by Gen. }, NJ.
QuarleS and Capt. Thomas l.. nO,id
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-29
sOUELCHING A PUN.

The Lord Mayor of London made an
extraordinary pun at a public dinner, the
other day, aproPOs Of certain recent 5es-
towals of titles, saying that he thought "a
man of ability ought 10 rank above a man
II nobility" The newspapers, evidently
unable to conceive of Lord Mayors dar-
inc 10 commit such pun Intentionally, in
the presence Of the clergy, reported him,
the next day, as having said that "a man of
ability ought TO rank above a man OF nc
ability missing altogether the skill with
which the words were run together so as to
sound like mobility"