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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

APLEAsANF PLACE .-B. G. Taylor
s. Co.'S. Billiard Parior is one OF the
pleasantest resorts in town. The pro-
prietors have recently added to their
former accommodations number Sof
cool and pleasant mountaineering
bevrages, such as lemonade, mineral
water, pop, &c., which viii be 4, great
accommodation oitbose. visiting the
room.- They have three first class ia
bIes for those who desire to indulge
in the pleasant and healthful game,
their tables are well supplied with late
daily and weekly papers, they keep a
general assortment of the best brand
of cigars, and everything about the
premises wears an air of neatness and
comfort.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

The annual exercises of the Reven-
ma High School took place at the OPP
era House on Thursday evening.
There was not as much interest mani
tested as usual, and the attendance
was moderate. The graduates mum
bered but three, viz: Miss Lima Som
erville, Miss Hattie E. King, and Mr..
J. G. CarnahaD. Those who partici-
pated in the exercises generally ac-
quilted themselves in very creditable
manner, the only fault being lack of
earnestness and actionin the perform
ances.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

/ oqsnA.4 4Cab ! Board Df GddoItign
.ofiany tpwnsl6 pa legally levy tag TO
employ teachers to spend week or
two in what is understood to be a re-
hearsal for a kind of thespean society.
of nominal church where horse jock
eys and swindlers are among the stars
and in the same concern it seeIns nee
sssary at times to hold up before the
public some of the members of that
same institution in ridiculous tableaux
to obtain money from the
"outside barbarians" in order to sup
port what is styled the Gospel of the
10Th century, when at times christian
ity seems to be upon dress parade, and
that, too, in a general sense.
d.l2i1 iAKTI-"SCooP Err"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
THE FOURTH!
Granfi County Celebration!


We have already published the pro-
gramme of the grand celebrations to
be held in Ravenna on next Saturday,
the 9Sth anniversary of our National
independence. The several commit
ees to whom the work was committed
of making preparations for the occas-
ion have discharged their duties faith
fully.and we hazard nothing in giving
assurance to those who may visit our
town on that day q general good .imes
Let the people of all the townships
come up here on that day with the as
surance thatthey will meet a hearty
welcome, and let us join together in a
good old-fashioned celebration of the
day which marks the birth of our na-
tional existence.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. = We learn
from the Canfield Nel0s, that on the
morning after the Imprisonment of
Edward Hartzell for the shooting of
DR.. Hiram A. Conrad, st Moth Hem
ton, on Tuesday of last week, the
prisoner attempted to commit suicide
by cutting, or saving rather, a fearful
cash on the right side of his throat
with dull case knife that had been
given him to eat his breakfast with.
But the deputy sheriff returned too
soon, and frustrated his design.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

There is a very decided opposition in
the Republican ranks in this district to
the denomination and reelection of
General Garfeld, but it VIII be Of no
use. The General has 4 life leasS upon
the office, and, do what u may, those
who don't like his Credit Mobifer,
Salary Grab, De Golfer paving con-
tract operations will be unable to root
him out. "Good behavior" has moth
ing to do with the tenure by which he
holds the place.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
August Flower.


The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint.
More than seventy-fiYe per cent of
the people in the United States are
afflicted with these two diseases and
their effect; such as sour stomach,
sick headache, habitual costiveness,
impure blood, heartburn, waterbrash,
gnawing and burning pains at the pit
of the stomach, yellow skin, coated
tongue and disagreeable taste in the
mouth, coming up of the food after
eating, low spirits, &c. Go to the
Drug Store of BELDINe 81 ARMSTRONG,
and get rs cent bottle, or sample
bottle for 10 cents. Try ii.
G. G. GREEN, sole Manufacturer,
WooDRuRY, N. j.
E M
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
! BurTrR and Eggs wanted. at Mason

/ BUTTER and Eggs wanted. at Mason
s. Sons.
PLANT mustard among your pota-
toes. It is said the Colorados don't
like it.
You can find fire works for tbs
Fourth at Smith, Woodruff s. Cos.
THE Council have placed a new
Low pump in the well in the park.
MAss1LoN is to have Firemen's pa
rads on the Fourth. :fa
The prospects of the wheat crop are
bringing down the price of that com
modify.
A FINE rain, storm on Monday NOR
ming served to cool the atmosshere,
and was welcomed by all.
DAN R1cE's circus did not draw a
big crowd though it is pronounced a
very good show. It came too near
the Fourth.
EITHER do your work on the roads
or fork over your three dollars like
little man.
SUNDAY is said to have been the
hottest day of the season.
THE Ravenna Union Schools closed
on Thursday, and the teachers and pu-
pills are now enjoying their summer
vacation.
THE scholars of the M. E. Sunday
school with their teachers and many
others went on an excursion to Rocky
River yesterday morning.
THE Radicals of the 17th District
held their Congressional Convention
at Alliance yesterday.
AND now the order is sounded
along the line-Mowing machines to
the 'front.'
THERE is complaint in some sections
of the county that the grasshoppers
are doing much damage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

OK Sunday afternoon a meeting
was held in the Courthouse park, at
which Revs. Gray, of the III. e. Church
and Hill, of the Congregational, Off
ciated. The subject of temperance
was the principal topic of discussion,
There was not very large audience.
We understand it is the purpose to
continue the meetings,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

THE grand affair of last week was
the Sengerfest at Cleveland. The
Forest City was full of visitors who
went to witness the grand perforTnan-
,ces. and there was a general time }of
enjoyment among the guests. The
affair is said to have been grand sue
cess in every respect.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

WE learn that DR.. Shook, who lives
in the west part of Suftield, near the
town line, was quite severely injured
a few days ago by being thrown from
his buggy. The particulars of the ac-
cident we did not learn.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

This hot weather there are many
converts to the cremation doctrine.
Nearly every one is in favor of being
cremated, or rather ice-cream-ated,
especially when they can get the de-
licfous luxury made by Mrs. Pitkin,
two doors east of the Opera House.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
It is conceded by every one that ha

1t is conceded by every one that has
relished dish of Ice Cream at MRs.
PrrKNls, that she. makes therpiosk o.
lieiops articlslto be. had ID this pfla4y
other e 1t5 town. Parties it visiting ii town town On
the Fourth, wishing to obtain dish
of Ice Cream, or glass of Lemonade,
will find Mrs. P. fully prepared to
serve them with both.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

THE hearts of the farmers in the
'south part of the county" were made
glad on Thursday last by fine soak
ing rain storm, the first for some time.
The crops of that section had begun
to suffer materially from the drought.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

Monday Judge Conant decided the
case of Isaac Phelps and others against
the incorporated village of Ravenna,
dissolVing the injunction and dismiss
ing the proceedings.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

CHIsTIAN UNITY AND COURTESY
will be Ihe subject OF the sermon in
Grace Church next Sunday evening,
July 9th. The public is cordially in
vited. Seats free 10 all
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

"TRUE, TRUE, TOO TRUE" HAL |!
Cotter votes against the new consti-
tuition and for license, and the hoes in
the we'll and the cats in the garret.
Nicht furstay, Ell? 1w* G.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

a FEW days ago a horse being
driven by young man named Red
dinger, in Randolph, ran away; smaah-
ing up fine buggy TO which it was
attached, in terrible manner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

PRESIDENT HINsDALE, of Hiram,
will preach at the Disciple Church
next Sunday, morning and evening.
Come and hear HIM.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

The Committee appointed for that
purpose have succeeded in obtaining
a twelve-pounder brass cannon for
use on the Fourth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

To THE PATRoNs.-The Hall of Ra-
VIENNA Grange viii be open TO men,
bers of the order and their families
July 4th, day and evening.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
SECOND NAn0NiLS BnK, !,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated Depositary Of the
rs.

Designated DepositarX- o1 the
Us.
I. 5. B.,r.sIs and Securities bona sold ana
exeh.rsed At oisr coullters a. l1eat nss
stocks and bonds, of all kisids bousAt apd
sola On Commission. in New York. or any g.
sired market N
Highest Market rate for 6-2e and Aozs,o
ooupons, Cold, SILVER, and premium 8 lsIntls nd
ofiail kinds. j,
l1rafts drawn and cashea on all tle prin1eiI'sSi
cities in the United States
sIpl,t Drafts on England and ireland ana
Psssaee ricl1ets to or from those Cities at
New York rates.
sTaszenne stamps--aH sizes for sale.
Accounts and Depotits Of Business men ana
individuals. received On most fayorapie teinIs
ana prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed on time deposits as may be
agreed upon. ass, 80
GEo. ROBINSON, President
Sept. 3. 1868. TT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

The dulcet voice of the celestial
fire-cracker is now heard in the land,
betOkening that the glorious Fourth
is near al hand.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
Put our Money
WHERE 1T WILL Do THE
Most Goodi

than any other house ] 7l.g {.
in Portage County j, 70. ...,5 Is.
Goods bought with
cash under a great. de-.
preston in i d Eastern and
W estern markets can
be sold lower and af-l
ford us a a profit, r than.
goods good $, which. have a., been blo, m
carried since &c the hi high. 4, /
prices, and customers IN 5sf
viii see at a glance that
/. goods sold at. cost MAY. sltF.
NOT be as cheap as.
goods BoughtIItol5WiI va and
sold at a profit. { Is 5PalH asiTP pa'
We have a full stock
of Fine & Medium Fur
niture, and desire tore e.
duce the same before
July lst, as we contems
plate some repairs and
refitting of our store
w e are r#, not closing ing out
or dliissolyinIg | -ii:'s5 ly'tiI 6, partner.
ship, lE but we are selling
good !. goods at !; =. prices ices
thatDEFY COMPE II TON
Don't fail to look
through our stock be-
fore making your apur- pIllIl',,
chases, and we 7 will
prove to. to you the SIN
ceritY " of our o offers. %
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

viii remain in Ravenna until July 6, Cali on
him early. 1t is your last chance for getting
a good and cheap picture.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
First-Class Horse Rake!
combined in more perfect manner than in any
other similar implement. F10EF
{IiJW = ( = Itt@4B ~ kiSH1It$
THE ITHACA RAKE

" B5H Id
materials. The wheels are of the best seasoned
timber. with fiat spokes, and are strong and
well made rs q carriage wheel t545-.lF
The Teeth are SPRING STEEL, Oil tenn
'pered.r The manner in which the teeth are
the Staple Bar, cannot be surpassed. The Rake
has twenty teeth. each having an independent
action, which. in combination with the movable
head permits the Rake to accommodate itself to
any surface, either smooth rough or stony The
Ithaca Rake has less complicated machinery in
its construction than any other Wheel Rake
manufactured. Bel5e The Teeth are Always
Ready for Any Kind of Haking. Esa s5iz
Reeently there has been placed upon the Rake
q valuable iInprov vement, which consists of an
attachment to the Lever by means of which the
load is discharged with but little effort to the
operator and the teeth are raised above the
cleaner rods by only moving the hand lever to
APPOINT even with his side The singlekree is
alta Died b the conn sctng rod insueh manner
that the draft Of the horse, acting Simultaneous
ly with the action of the driver on the lever,
makes the operation Of discharging the load an
Another Improvement is a Wrought Iron
Cleaner Rod, which is stronger and stiifer than
chose hefetofOre nsed, and more strength has
been added to the seat springs 4 EIE-f' fasfis
This Rake has been found to work most salts.
factorily in strai ghtening up grain when it is
badly lodged so that it may be cleanly cut by
the Reaper Also in etraightening mp lodged
clover and other grasses for the same purpose.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

u ls5afa Teas, Teas.
Come and try our 81 90 Gunpowder and Young
HysOn Teas. aOc-5t n: CONVERSE & Co.
ls5taa s7G Ladies' Shoes.
You can lind new stock of Ladies' and Chill
dren's Shoes, by calling at the store of
. sOO-5t NCoNVERsE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
Feed. reed u

j A good supply, for the present, OF Oats, Corn
and Corn Meal at the Ravenna Summit Mill.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
Kid olovas.

s1aIH Kid Cloves
We win receive this week splendid stock o
Ladies' Kids one button, at 75c. and two button
at 81 90 per pair, Come and see them
N. CONVERSE & Co..
SO0-5t Next door to First National Bank
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

Great BafgaiiNSl
II ~ N
FU R N RI UR E
FOR III an
THE NEXT i E. K !; 80 DAYS!
Stein & Woodruff
Propose, in NV view of a
contemplated change
in business, to sell for
the next 80 days, their:
Large Stock Of Furniture,
at COST to cash ash pur- o,il
chasers. 4auato9 s5saal
Prices of all kiindsssof
WALL. PAPER
will be low for the next x
thirty days, an and we Of
fer over 40 different
patterns of aeIs
Splendid Gilt PapsFs atcost
Our goods were. most mos!
~ pure b ased Sc this
Spring for Cash, at as
Low PRICES as an Y
house in. this county
can buy, and at the ex-
trIelmlelylowzpr q they
are selling ranidlV.
NOW IS YOUR TINE
to buy Fur Furniture, tEI /. a and
Wall Paper. 90 -
Don't purchase a sin
gle article in our line
till - you o j. have ia, ie,'Il looked
over. our. Jl5I'a : stock { an an d
learned prices. ..T 1esaas ..s
5. Thankful for fflo.p'I past fa-
Eors, we re,isp'etsec ,i So
licft the patronage of
the public a'''..f'. =. Il 4 i..9la3 a
Stein &WoodruR.
Rtvenna, June 16, 1874. % isO3-3t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

MASON s Son will pay the highest
market price for Butter and Eggs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

Linens and Grass Cloths.
A new stock of good goods at low prices. by
S06-5t ~ n. CONVERSE & Co.
Prints and cottons.
A full and new stock. from Sc per yard. up
Come and see our handsome Prints.
sOO-5t n. CONVERSE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02
TIE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
nAyrssA. rHUnsDAr, JULY 9. lss4-
List Of Advertisements.

RAyEssNA. THURSDAY, JULY 2. 1874.
List of Advertisements.
co to Maloney's
Peter n. .corbett- Teacher Wanted Immediately
E. p Hat6eld-Assignee' Sale.
C.-.'True," sc.
Unity Lodge. No. IL. f, and A. NJ.
meets the second and fourth Mondays of each
Eyrian ChApter,So. 81, Ram.
Meets the third wednesday of each month. in
Masonic Han. Phenix Block
ia. RICHARDSON. H-P
TO. o. F-Ravenna Lodge, Ne 50.
Meets every Wednesday evening at Odd Fell
ows' Han.
Ravenna EncamPment, No. 129,
Meetseyery and end4sh FRIDAYS Of each month
Patrons of Husbandry.
RAvEssSA. GRANGE, No, -
Meets every Saturday. October II, at O'Clock
p m and on each alternate Saturday at 80
p. m. atst8range Han 2s7-tf.
Tie Gem Artist
win remain in Ravenna until July G. Call ON
hIih early It isyour last chance for gettinga
good and cheap picture.
Those lin Want
of Oats, Corn and Corn Meal for Feed, will be
able to Obtain it by applying soon at the Raven
ma Summit Mil
,60sRENDENcE B1t,
fANH>T 4flt 2R2 81 if;.F>t1~,I
At the shaIersviiIe Exchange.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 3. 1874.
81 49, . "
an are cq+aiauy Inrttsd 20 Ad4nd.
MANAGERS:
LEWIS TURNER,
C. H. THOMSON, Mantua.
WILL L. BRADLEY
r. PROCTOR. Rapids.
ED. Johnson. Kent
GEO. KELSo. Brimfeld.
EJ. r Il HhRnoS hinn shaiersyflle.
JAMES JONES, Palmyra.
FLOOR MANAGERS:
o. c. RIsDES. Ravenna;
Tfff A. s. BEEcHER, ShalersVille.
MUsIC-FGRR & sTowE's FULL BAND.
BILL, $500. J. W. HINE, Prop'r.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

THE Council have placed a new
Low pump in the well in the park.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

You can find fire works for tbs
Fourth at Smith, Woodruff s. Co.'S.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

MAss1LoN is to have Firemen's pa
rads on the Fourth aa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

PLANT mustard among your pota-
toes. 1t is said the Colorados don't
like it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

The prospects of the wheat crop are
bringing down the price of that COM
modify.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-07-02

co to Maloney's.
Peter II .corbett- Teacher Wanted. Immediately
E p Hat6eld-Assignee's Sale.
C-sTrue,s Sc
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01

N.Y., ana sold when yearling to NJ. A Lit
Tie OF New York. He stands TODAY fifteen
hands three inches high; is a little Chestnut.
with two white hind legs extending almost
de rs fine and very heavily made colt. with
good shoulders, body and quarters
nne head and neck, and capital leps-
that look as IL they would stand
any quantity of wear and tear AS A two
year old be was beaten for the Hopeful
STAKES at Long Branch, for the dash and
Saratoga stakes here, and in a dash of three
quarters OF mile, won by his late stable
companion, Wizard, at Jerome Park. He
however, won similar dash a few DAYS
amer IN l:2O, with IS pounds up, beating a
held OF five. AS three wear old last wear
ne had but little luck He was nm
placed In the Belmont and Weatherby
stakes, and in a dash for three-year Odds at
the jerome Park spring meeting. At the
iali meeting he was third for the Jerome
stakes, and In the grand national handicap.
mere at Saratoga he failed to be placed for
the Travers stakes, but was second TO the
III Used tor the Sequel stakes, his only
victory being a walk over for the three
year old stakes, two miles. This wear. at
Jerome Park, he was unplaced in the Ford
nam handicap, when. with los pounds M.
ne was beaten by Survivor, carving liz
pounds. He was also beaten for the Jockey
CLUB handicap by Preskness, ana bv Katie
Pease in the mile heats. He was third in the
race Oh mile and three-quartsrs won by
Springook; and again in the same place in
the handicap of two miles and a half on the
last day of the meeting, when Katie Pease
gave MIN II pounds and beat him at Long
Branch. He was beaten in a race of two
mile heats by Donnybrook, but for the
flrst-tlme showed his metal by winning
the dash oftour miles i'm 7:4S, but was again
beaten at two-mile heats by Vandalite, who
won In 3:49 and S:37, the last by only head
from tellowcraft. He next ran here at Sar-
atoga, with Springbok and Preakness,
III the dash OF three miles, when he
was beaten by both of them. He next
ran second TO Wsnderer in the dash
of two miles and a quarter, when the
son OF Lexington and Coral ran in 4:OOl<,
which was his last appearance until to-day.
when he, with one brilliant effort.
wiped out whole series of defeats, and
placed himself and family at the very head
OF the equine world of America. As whole
the race is vastly superior to that run by
Lexington in New Orleans in 1855. Licking
ton had been specially prepared for time
race, as also had the track, while he, then a
four-year-old, under Southern rules, but
three months over five by ours, only carried
lO3 pounds. so that Fellowcraft to-day has
really given him year and five pounds.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01
A PEAL OF BELLS.
ny CHRISTIAN RossErTI.

strike the bells wantonly,
Tinkle. tinkle well;
Bring me wine, bring me MOWERS,
Ring the silver bell.
All my lamps burn scented oil,
Hung on laden orange trees,
Whose Swallowed foliage Is the fon
To golden lamps and oranges.
Heap my golden plates with fruit,
Golden ffuft, fresh plucked ana ripe:
Strike the bells and breathe the pipe
Shut out showers from summer hours
Silence that complaining lutte:
Shut out thinking, shut ont pain,
From hours that can not come again.
strike the bells solemnly,
Ding dong deep;
NV friend Is passing to his bed,
Fast asleep;
There's pIeated linen round his head,
While foremost go his feet
His feet that can not carry hlm;.
Ny feast's a show, my lights are dim'
Be still; your music is not sweet
There Is no music more for him;
His lights are out, his feast is done;
His bowl that sparkled to the brim
Is drained, is broken, cannot hold.
Ny blood is chill, his blood IS cold;
His death is full, and mine begun.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01
HIDE-AND-Go-sEEK.
By ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS.

lHarper's Magazine for September.J
Haunfness has found me out 80
Found me out at lasti
on, she's dogged me round about;
All my hurrying life she's chased me,
Treading hard and hot she's faced me,
Almost touched me, all but faced me
Here she is at last.
Wary were you, hapP ineSS!
Patient to the lasti
From your :hankless business
Laggard Time has com TO free you.
Always driven by Fate 10 flee you,
Never did / think to see you
Track me down at last!
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01

The Rev. John Brown, when poor
shepherd boy, conceived the idea of learn
ing Latin and Greek, and having procured
few old books, actually accomplished he
task while tending his cattle on the hills.
On one occasion he went to Edinburgh,
nlaided and barefoot, walked into a book
sellers store, and asked for Greek tesla
ment. swbat are you going to do with a
G reek testament?" said the bookseller:
"Read it," was the prompt reply. Read
itr, exclaimed the bookseller with smilei
"ye may have it for nothing II ye'H read IL.
Takipg the book, he quietly read off few
verses and gave the translation, on whicn
he was permitted to carry off the Greek
testament in triumph.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01

Ex-Gov. Dennison, of Ohio, will preside at
the meeting in New York of the Eastern rail-
road commissioners appointed at the Sara
toga conference of the Eastern and Western
commissioners. 1t is said that they will act
in harmony, forming and making rates and
rules for the roads east of Pittsburg ana
Buffalo, and later for roads west OF these
cities.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01

President Grant has written to Judge
Long, of st. Louis, to say that he will attend
the fair to be held in that city during the
week ending October IL. He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Grant, and Intends to re-
main about a week,