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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

"HIs MARK.-In ancient times, the
mark of the cross was not invariably
proof of ignorance for among the
Saxons the mark of the cross, as an at
testation of the good faith of the per-
son signing, was required to be at
tached to the signature of those who
could write. as we'll as to stand in the
place of the signature of these who
could not write. In those times, if a
man could write, or even read, his
knowledge was considered proof pre-
sumptive that he was in holy orders.
The clericus, or clerk, was synony-
nous with peuman and the laity, or
people who were not clerks, did not
feel any urgent necessity for the use
of letters. The ancient use of the cross
was therefore universal. alike by those
who could and those who could not
write it was, indeed, the symbol of
an oath, from its sacred associations,
as well as the mark generally adopted.
Hence the origin of the expression,
ssGod save the mark as form of
ejaculation approaching the character
of an oath.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
CHATHAM srkEEr.

1 6 . l.
A one-legged soldier walking up
the bowery yesterday was aecOsted by
clothing merchant with the usual
'sSell you something to-day? ?" Enter
ing the store the veteran was invited
to inspect the large stock, but having
| looked through the array of coats aud
vests and trousers, he turned to go,
saying that he saw nothing there that
would suit him.
'sVell vat you wants p
'I want pair of one-legged panta-
] looms"
''Vos dat all Yacob, bring me Won
of dem one-legged gray pants on dat
pile in de corner"
| In few minutes Jacob returned aud
reported that that pair had been sold
Meanwhile the partner next door
who had been listening through the
thin partition had mappea out plan
of campaign against the one-legged
cripple. ~ Yohn," he whispered to an
attendant, ''cut me off de leg of one
dem gray pants. Send him up quick" :"
BY the time this had been aone the
soldier had hobbled out of the first
store only to be inVeigled into the
second. Again he went through the
inspection of odds aud ends, and again
demanded one-legged trousers, inti-
mating that he didn't believe the trad
er had them.
"Not haf one-legged pantsl Fadder
Moses vat you takes me for? Yohn,
bring me one of dem one-legged gray
pants in dot pile in de back of dc
store"
The newly altered trousers were
produced, and the waggish soldier
gave himself up as lost. But as he
spread them before him he became
conscious, as did the dealer, of some
thing wrong.
"Mein Gott! Fadder Abraham ?
John you haf ruin Me! You half cut
of de wrong leg"
This was probably the same dealer
who was recently called upen by 8
young man for coat. A fit was
made in due time, and then came the
haggling about the price. First twen-
ty dollars was fixed, then the clothier
abated dollar after dollar lighting his
way inch by inch until at leBgth he
had offered the garment for eight dol
lars.
sDo you think am made of mon
eY ?" asked the Young man indignant
ly as he turned to depart.
"Say? you come pack ! sell you dot
coat if it cost me leg. Vot you gif
for him, say now p
'-IlI give you two doIlarsi"
1.-TWO dollarsl Wy de buttons is
wort more as dat Sphlit de difrance
make it twenty shillingsl"
'sNo, I'll give you-two dollars"
''YeIl, take him. 1t vos a pooty
coat. You gif me two and quarter,
ehp
Producing the two dollars the
young man moved away with his pur-
chase but as he reached the door he
heard the dealer exclaim, with uplift-
ed hands:
"Got help me- only make one dol
lar on dot coat IL
Another of the Chatham street
dealers had what he called army bro
gsns and cavalry boots. An ex-soldier
purchased pair Of the latter one rainy
day, but retnrned TO the store in few
minutes, complaining that the soles
were of pasteboard and had already
soaked to q pulp.
swat you has done init dem boots 2"
asked the dealer.
"Why, L walked two orthree blocks"
tValk Yon walk in dem bootsI Wy,
dem vas cavalry boots l"-Sun.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

was leaning back in velvet uphOl-
stered chair in the reading room OF
/ the Alexandria Hotel, two or three
days after the departure of his wife
for the gay world of Washington.
! I've forsworn that sort of thing,
said he, laughing. Pm married
man. and you know"
"But your wife is out of town, and
there is no earthly reason you should
not join us" persisted the friend, one
of those genial, good hearted men
who are uneonscionsly responsible for
so much of the mischief that is done
in this world.
-"Comel 1t will be like q SouVehir
of the jolly old prematrimonial days.
| Only half a dozen of us and every
one of 'em an old chum of yours.
Comei"
''Well, don't know. I'll see" hes
itated CourtenaY, and then Frank Pal
lister knew that his case was as good
as won.
That oyster party, followed by
champagne and cards, was the first
step, and the others came still more
easilv. ''F'acilisest deseaSlts," says the
proverb, and SO it proved in Harrison
Courteuay' 'sease-
He had been what the tongue of the
popular rumor called "a little Wild
in his bachelor days; but everybody
said that Rosa Harper's influence
would set that all right. And so it
happened for time, at least but now
that the check was temporarily with
drawn, all the old reckless madness
seemed to return with tenfold force.
"What, does Rosa mean by leaving
her husband in this sort of way " Mr..
Harper impatiently demanded of his
wife. "They tell me be was terribly
intoxicated last night at Melthorpe's
and his business is all running to the
duce! Write her at once. Tell her to
come home. I've no patience with
these married women figuring away
at public places, while their home du-
ties are neglected."
So Mrs. Harper wrote piteous
appealing letter, at which Rosa only
laughed,
" Mamma always did take the
gloomiest view of things" said she.
"Of course / shall not come home,
just as am beginning to enjoy my
self 1 dare say Harry is all right,
and if he isn't it will be proper pun
ishment for me to stay away from
him.
But the next day came telegram,
whose imperious summons could
scarcely be disregarded.
'Return at once. Your husband is
badly hurt" it read.
For poor Harry Courtenay, reeling
home late from " friendly little sup
SER" had hit his foot against the curb
and fallen with fearful force
'Rosa, Rosap her mother cried, |
when first the young wife entered the
sick room, if you had been at home
where you should have been, this new
er would have happened
''Is he dead ?" She gasped. "Is he
dying?"
s'Better, far better that he wereI"
was the solemn answer. ellis brain |
is so seriously injured that the physi- |
clans predict life of hopeless idiocy,
if indeed he ever reeovers."
The words were but too true. Har.
ry Courtenay sill lives, a harmless,
gibbering creature, whose delight is /
to play with straWs and sanbeams, +
while poor Rosa is expatiating with a /
life of remorse the folly she was so
ready to commit.
And that was the result of her win
ter in Washington. Was it not dearly
bought pleasure
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

The Detroit Free Press tells how a
wild looking man, with his hat in his
hand and blood running down his
shoulder from badly bitten ear, call.
ed on the Mayor of that city: "Is this
the Mayor of this town ?" he screamed.
"See this ERE ear r. The official looked
and replied that it was sad-looking.
''Yes, and it was did right in this town
right down her not forty rods away !!
Is this one hOss town, where they
Jump from behind the door and grab
a mans ear, or is it big town where
they strike from the shoulder This is
the way l fight l" and he unbuttoned
his jacket aud danced around, shoot
ing out with his right and then his
LETT, and getting away from blow on
the nasal. The Mayor was kept dodg-
ing to avoid a sore eye, and he hastily
promised to have the police look into
the matter. "Perlice!" shouted the
man--"who stand up square and comes
for me so-and so-and sop And
he jumped this way and that, ducked
his head, aud kicked up higher than
the Mayors nose.
Then he squared off in front of the
hat-rack and knocked the hats right
and lett. mo, sir, hain't no chick
en- l want square shake aud no
more Let 'em climb on to me by the
front door and they gifts it I'm this way
and that way-and so-2nd under
the chin-and on the top of the head
and in the stomach !" His kicks and
blows drove the official into a corner
to avoid accident, and the man was
promised that hereafter he should
have square show according to the
latest rules of the p. r. "That's biz,
that is ?" he replied, getting ready to
go sand now / know this amt one
hoss town. Let 'em climb on to me
now-let 'em come in front and on
both sides, and all around, and il old
Trenton don't flop her wings and crow
then I'm red dog under q meat wag-
on"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
SUNDAY n1oRN1Ne.
THoUoHrs DUEINs sEEvIcF.

Too early. of course, How provOkingl
told Ma just how it would be-
l might as well have on a wrapper.
For there's not soul here yet to see,
Therel Sue DeIapIaine's pew is empty
declare if it isn't too bad
know my suit cost more than hers did
And 1 wanted TO see her look mad.
do think that sexton's too stupid
HHe's put someone else in our pew
And the girls dress just kills mine completely,
Now what am going to dor
The psalter. and Sue isn't here yeti
don't care. think it's a sin
For people to get late to service.
just 10 make great show coming in.
Perhaps she is sick. and can't get here
She SAID she'd headache last night,
How mad she'll be after fussing!
declare it would serve her just right.
Oh, you've got here at last, my dear, have you:
Well, don't think you need be so proud
of that bonnet, if Virot did make it.
It's horrid fast looking, and lond.
What dress for girl in her senses
To go on the street in light blnel =
And those cost sleeves-they wore them last
summer
Don't doubt though. that she thinks they're
new!
Mrs. Gray's polonaise was imported
So dreadful! Ia minister's wife,
And thinking SO much about fashiOni
pretty example of life!
The affairs dressed sweetly-I wonder
who sent these white flowers for the fountl-
Some girl who's gone the assistant
Don't doubt it was Bessie Lamont
just look at her now, little hum mbugl-
So odeVout-I suppose she don't know
That she's bending her head too far over
And the ends of her switches all show.
What sight Mrs. Ward is this mOrningi
That woman will kill me some day,
With her horrible lilacs and crimsOns,
why will these old things dress so gay?
And there's Jenny Wells with Fred Tracy
She's engaged to him nOw-horTid thingl
Dear met I'd keep on my glove sometimes.
If did have a solitaire ringi
How can this girl next to me act So
The way she turns round and stares,
And then makes remarks about people;
She'd better be saying her prayers.
oh dear, what a dreadful long sermon!
He must love to hear himself talk
And it's after twelve now-how provoking!
1 wanted to have nice walk.
at last Well, it isn't so dreadful
After all, for we don't dine till one;
How can people say church is poky!-
So wicked II think it's real fun.
Geo. 4. RGker, Jr;, in Scri6Rer's for July.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

The so-called adulteration act hav-
ing been nearly two years in force in
England, a Parliamentary committee
was recently appointed to inquire into
the workings of the law. This COM
mittee, il appears, has no W arrived at
the end of its labors and accumulated
considerable evidence about the lesser
commercial frauds which the British
retailers practice. There was a gem
eral concurrence of testimony as to
the good effect of the law imposing
penalties upon the adulteration of
food, aud in the matter of milk this
was especially noticeable. Professor
Wauklyn testified that he had found
ninety per cent. of the milk sold in
London before the present act to be
either skinned or watered, while
now it is quite possible to obtain q
good article. With regard to artificial
butter, the same chemist is authority
for the statement that no analysis or
examination can absolutely determine
the fictitious character of some of the
mixtures which are sold for butter
in the London markets. Among
those which he mentioned were "Aus-
tralian butter" made by steaming the
bones of animals; Dutch butter"
made from American lard and real
butter; aud "French BUTTER" which is
altogether artificial, being compound
ed of lard and the scraps of the kitch-
en-. American lard, he said, is shipped
from England to Dunkirk, and comes
back as butter, Similar revelations
were made by DIR. Hassall with re-
gard to tea, which, it seems, is pre-
pared as either green or black, ac-
cording to the prevalent taste of the
nation for whose consumption it is
intended. What is encouraging in
the remarks OF this report is the state-
ment of the amount of Prussian blue
used in s'iacing" green tea is not in
furious to health, and, since the artifi-
cial butter is said to be stair tasting"
and comparatively harmless, the ques-
ton of adulteration in these articles
almost reduces itself to mere matter
of commercial ethics.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
HOW THEY USED THE OLD MAN.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
DR.. Henry Southell, an old man of
sixty, lives with his son-in-Iaw on
| Hastings street, and Ii is said that the
aged pioneer has temper like a bear
| poked up with hot pitchfork. lie
grunts and snarls around at every
body, and there is no peace in the
house until his eyes and mouth are
closed in sleep. lie took new tack
few days ago, and threatened to
commit suicide if his whims were net
humored. The family didn't really
think he would do such thing, but
they weren't sure, and SO they were
rather soft OH him for a few days.
Saturday night he got some odd no.
ton into his head, and the family fat
ly refused TO crafty it. He said he
would take poison, but they were firm.
Along in the night be was heard grOan-
ing and rolling around, having an at
tack of bilious collie, and the family
reused up under the idea that he had
taken a deadly dose. He wouldn't
say he hadn't as he wanted to have re-
venge on them. The boy ran for a
doctor, the woman hunted for mustard,
aud the son-in-law dashed about after
CSEs AAO lnC W ultCS
into teacup, and ordered the old man
to open his potato-trap. Old man
wouldn't, but he was taken by the
throat and made to. The eggs were
followed by mustard. He shut his
gums together, but the son-in-law sat
down on him and jabbed the end of u
tooth brush into his mouth until he
opened it. When the old man heard
them call for tepid water he said it
wasn't case of poisoning, but they
rammed the toothbrush at his gums
again, and he had to drink half a pint
of warm water. The son-in-la said
he wasn't going to have his family dis
graced by 3 suicide i'll the house, and
he shouted for more eggs. The old
man tried 10 beg off, but they held his
head, jerked down his chin. and the
eggs went down his throat. While
waiting for the doctor the son-in-law
got the old man out of bed and pranc-
ed him up and down the hall with
nothing on him but long night-shirt.
lie made the pioneer get up and travel
like buffalo, leaping him over chairs
and up and down and around. The
old man shouted again that he hadn't
tried to commit suicide, but the SON.
in-law said it was too thin, and con-
tinued to prance him until the doctor
came. The doctor said it was NOR
phine, and he whipped out stomach
pump and rolled up his sleeves. The
old man begged that they wouldn't
pump him out, but they were firm.
He was thrown down and held fast,
and they jingled the rubber tube down
his throat and the doctor manned the
brakes and pumped away. He said it
was grave case, but it was barely
possible that the patient might be saw
ed. lie pumped away until the reser-
voir was empty, and then they ran the
old man around again, fed him more
eggs, telt his pulse, gave him some
more warm water, aud the doctor
said it was the nicest little job he had
had for six months. The old pioneer
is abed yet, but is recovering, and the
son-in-law expects the most gratifying
results from the experience,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
TPE GLORY OF THE SOUTHERN SKIES

TPE GLORY OF THE SOUTHERN SKIES.
From Dr. BENZ. A. Gould's Address in Boston,
his return from South America.
The glory of the Southern sky IN the
region near the cross is indescribabIe.
There, where the thick stream of
bright stars which skirts the milky
way crosses this river of light, it's
briiliancy is wonderfully increased,
and it exhibits magnificence UNEQUAL
ed in any other portion of the heavens.
There glitter q multitude of bright
stars, more thickly scattered than in
any region within our Northern view,
while the background is gorgeous in
its splendor. Often on SEINE clear
night when it has suddenly been
brought to my view in passing some
edifice or turning some street corner,
| have stood amazed at the food of
light which it diffused and often, too,
after leaving the observatory in the
early morning hours, after night of
wearying labor, 1 have felt reluctant
10 abandon the magnificent spectacle,
to seek the much needed repose. In
close proximity are the rich constel-
lations of the Centaur, the keel and
sails of ship Argo, and the Wolf, and
the glory reaches through the Altar
even to the southern portion of the
Scorpion. There are large tracts
which rival the Pleiades in the profu-
sion of their stars cleaning upon a
background of nebula. Elsewhere the
Southern heavens are not so brilliant
as the Northern, nor do they contain
so many stars as bright as the fsintest
We can discern but there is nothing
between the two poles to compare in
beauty with the tract 10 which | refer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

The production of quicksilver in the
world last year was: Spain, $4,000
TASKS Russia, 1900; Austria, 1900 ;
United States, 34,000-lotal, 10000
TASKS. The mines of Spain are owned
by the Rothschilds, who control the
foreign price, while the price on the
Pacific coast is controlled by the Bank
OF California. The American mines
produced last year as follows: New
Almaden, l,500; Idra, 1900; Reding-
ton, $500; other mines, 5000 TASKS.
The worlds demand for it is greater
than the supply.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
John MoCLUN.

General Insurance Agent, represents the fol-
lowing reliable companies:
4AERICAN, Chicago. H.; GREAT WESTERN
Shicago, III; YoNKERs AND NEW YORK. New
York; LYCoHING. Muncy, Pa; NoRTHW EST
ERN MUTUAL life, Milwaukee, Wis; Com
MONWEALTH LIFE ms. Co, New York.
Office with F. W Coffin, in Phenix Block
over Second National Bank, Ravenna, Ohio.
Feb. 9. 1871. 12S-t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
A Word About Pianos

We, the undersigned, citizens of Rayenna.
having purchased. and for some time had in
use in our families Ithe Z" Hazelton Brothers.
Pianos, manufactured in New York, take pleas
ure in recommending them to those wishing to
akk4in really first class instrument They
sess n clear brilliant and very musical tone,
.Ad being well and thoroughly made remain
ong time in tune and their great durability is
~attested by eminent musicians after ten years
constant use. B. LITTLE
L LINTON.
AA.GRAHAM
r. PEACOCK.
aThere are in my opinion but three or four
manufacturers who make really first class in
strument. I have for several months had in use
at my house "IIazelton" Square Grand Piano
Its very fine instrument, and in quality of
tone, equal to any have ever seen. 1 regard
the "Hazelton'' as one of the best, and recon-
mend them to any one wanting No. piano.
D. C.CoOLMAN''
have an arrangement by which can order
sse excellent Instruments, direct from the
manufacturers and viii take pleasure in or
dering for any persons wanting them, and at
prices much less than similar instruments can
be bought in Cleveland. They are fully war
ranted for i've years.
j. G.. PRENTISS.
Ravenna. october G. 1873. 267-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

Tue boy who, when asked to what
trade he would wish TO be brought up,
replied "I win be a trustee, because
ever since papa has been trustee we
have had puddings for dinner" was q
wise child In bis generation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20

an hate to be In your shoes" said
q woman of the East Side, yesterday,
as she was Quarreling with neigh6or.
"You couldn't get in them" sarcastic-
ally remarked the neighbor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-08-20
RAvEMNA WATER CURE,

q. W. STRONG, M d,
Late of Water Cure of CIeveland.)
PR RoPRIEEOR o r.
Location Beautiful-Terms moderate. Send for
circular giving full details.
April 6, 1871. 136-1y.
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OUT LOTS FOR SALE!

propose to divide my farm lying just north
of the Fair Grounds. into
Five and Ten Acre Lots,
to suit purchasers This Land is located con-
venient to the village and will be sold atreason-
able prices and on easy terms. Apply at the
Atlintic Mills. L. Il. KING,
Ravenna. January 12. 1874. 2s1-sm.
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rRRM M s.
RAD1oAL1sM ~ LOUISIANA.

The Beauties of Negro RuIe.-HoS Com
VentIons are Carried.
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j WAGGoNER. M. D.

shysician and Surgeon. once East end of
Phenix Block, Ravcnna, Ohio.
March 27th. 1872 1S7-tf
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At A BARGAIN

A HOUSE, AND THREE TOWN LOTS,
N GONiS0 Ieet each The mouse contains base
ment 6 large bedrooms. parlor. sitting room.
dining room. kitchen, wOod-Shed pantry. clos
cts, cupboarts. iirst-claSs cellar well and els
tern. The house is in good repair, and the
rooms are all large and pleasant The lot
is newly fenced, has a large quantity of fruit,
and an excellent garden.
Forparticulars, apply TO }. s. SMITH.
or S. r. FREEMAN.
Ravenna, March 12, 1874. tt
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y. STUART.
E. P. HATFIELr
BELDINs. MD. H.P. HUGUs, N. D.
BELDING s. HUGUs,

Physicians and Surgeons. Office, Main street
over Belding 4 Armstrong; Drug store,
RaVenna o.
Special attention paid to the treatment of
Chronic Diseases. Office hours, from 10 10 II
.lE-. sto4 antg-t : 2. n. 2s5.
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A DooToR's $ motto is supposed to be
Patients aud long suffering.
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Business Cards.
sTEN & WOODRUFF,

Manufacturers and Dealers IN all kinds OF
fJnhoIsfered goods, W all Paper, shades, Pictures
and Picture Frames. Ware Rooms oppoeiee
Sarriage Repository Ravenna, Ohio
Jan ~ 1873. &3i
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]. Y. NELL,
]. III. NICHOLS.

Attorney at Law ONCE athead Of the stairs
in Empire Building, RaVennas Ohio
Feb. 16, 1873 ~oo-y
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ANsoN W. BEMAN

Attorney and Notary, NO Park BuildInS IaIIls
land. o. 28i
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The more respectable of the dele
gates looked OH greatly disgnsted.
One old negro expressed his feelings
in somewhat strong terms, He was
willing for the Democrats to carry the
Stale, They would certainly do bet
ter than this.