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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-02-04
DON PIATr AND spIRIrUALIsM.

A Washington correspondent of the
Pittsburg Leader, tells how Don Piatt
became spiritualist. He says that
Don Piatt is belieyer in spiritualism
but hardly in the vulgar sense. He is
not an admirer of table tipping, ma
terialization and all that sort of thing,
but he is firm believer in spirits re-
turning to this earth and communica-
ting with their friends. This is the
way he accounts for his becoming a
believer: Some time after he lost his
first wife, he was sitting alone in the
library, when he thought he would try
the experiment of seeing if he could
not obtain q communication from the
spirit world, of which he shad heard
SO much. So he wrote out question
to which he wished 10 receive an an
swer. Then he rested his pen upon
the paper and waited patiently for the
"spirit influence" to direct his hand in
the writing of an answer.
He waited q long time, but no an
swer come. Then he wrote other
questions, repeating the experiment
until he had written some dozen or
so questions. His attempt to get an
answer only resulted in failure. At
ter time he became weary and put
the questions away in drawer, think
ing he might repeat the experiment at
some future time.
But as time went on he quite forgot
all about the subject. One day sever
al weeks after, he received very mys-
terious letter, from London, England,
from medium there. The letter pur-
ported to come from his dead wife,
and was signed by her. The letter
contained nothing but series of an
swers. They puzzled Piatt for a mo-
ment until he thought of the questions
locked up in his drawer. He ran 10
them, and then found that the answers
in the letter corresponded exactly, and
were most satisfactory answers to his
questions asked.
Don Piatt said that such evidence
as that was too overwhelming for him
and he has been believer ever since.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-02-04


ance, founded on proof, that no harm can arise
| from its use in any quantity.
order must be of immense service in the com.
munites where it prevails. Prerenfion is better
than tn cure, for the Patem., escapes the risk which
temper. This "CURE" eXpels the miasmatic
poison of FEVER AND AGUE from the system,
and prevents the development of the disease, if
taken the first approach of its premonitory
symptoms. It is not only the best remedy ever
also the cheapest. The large quantity we sup
ply for a dollar brings it within the reach of
FEVER asb aGuE aGa m prer1s sSoeS
have it, and use it freely, both for cure and pro-
lection. 1t is hoped this price will place it within
the reach of all-the poor well the rich.
A great superiority of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and certain
nine or mineral; consequently it produces no
quinism other injurious effects whatever upon
healthy as if they had never had the disease.
Fever and Agrie is not alone the consequence
orders or @ arise from oi its irritation, among " which
Neuralgia, rheumatism, GOut, Headache,
Blindness, Toothache, EaIache, Catarrh, Asth-
Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Collie, Paralysis,
and arrangement of the Stomach, all of which,
when originating in this cause, put ON the in
"CURE" expels the poison from the blood, and
valuable protection to immigrants and persons
travelling or temporarily residing in the mala-
rfons districts; # taken occasionally or daily
while exposed to the infection, that will be eX-
creted from the system, and cannot accumulate
in sufficient quantity to ripen into disease.
Hence it is even more valuable for protection
than cure; and few will ever suffer from Inter-
mittents If they avail themselves of the protec-
ton this remedy affords.
For Lirer ContpIai,ifs, arising from torpid !
ity of the Liver, it is excellent remedy, stim-
uiatng the Liver into healthy activity, and pro.
ducinS many truly remarkable cures. where
ptiier medicines fail. 4
- SaNs y nREPxRED Bys a-a=@
DIR. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-02-04

AN Irishman arrested for highway
robbery, on being brought before a
magistrate asserted that he was more
entitled to be pitied than to be pun
lshed. agoejas .5ae ss.... e.;z e
"Pitied !" exclaimed the justice,
sand on what account pray 2"
tune. 3Jo h;ga ,tl-l ga.sr ss. IL
"Your misfortune, indeed! What
that we caught you, suppose
"Oh, the jintleman that's brought
me here knows my misfortune well
enough"
But the gentleman was as much as
tonished as the magistrate himself,
and as incapable of understanding the
culprits meaning.
q "You will own, I suppose" said
his worship, "that you stopped this
gentleman on the highway?"
at}"Oh yes, 1 did that same."
"And that you took from him ESQ
in bills?"
And there your Honor's right
again." ......-.., ..t
" Well, then, you perplexing vaga-
bond, what do you mean by your
misfortune?"
"Shure, and the money wasn't in
my pocket above a week whin the
dirthy bank sthopped payment, and 1
was robbed of iviry shillin'."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-02-04

TIE young man who pays his ad-
dress to dumb bellies Is in no danger
of being discarded '.'',.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-02-04
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

For the relief and
cure of all derangc.
mcnts in the stom.
ach, liver, and bow.
els. They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgativc.
Being purely vegc-
table, they contain
NO mercury or ininc-
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
Spring Colors.

Despite the snow and the ice. the slusl
and the mud. the hints for spring modes
are coming. Ii Is hard 10 believe we shall
ever need the light and delicate fabrics
that the shops are already half full OF.
Nor could we ever guess the Seasonby gaz-
ing at the tints. In the front rank are
found the grays and browns. There
are dozens of them, and they constitute
the greater portion Of all the new shades.
Therefore. We infer that, like Jenny
Wren, we must dress in plain brown
gowns and never 20 too fine. The fresh.
est grays begin with a dull, mixed one,
called Tempest. Then stone color, called
Sphinx after this Is the Sucdoise, with
blush lights; Oxford. pure blue-gray
Russian gray, which would be mistaken
Tor ashes OF roses, were the latter not
wholly out of fashion; dove-colored
French gray; silver gray; Chinchilla
gray, like the tips of the far; Ashantee
and Coomassie grays, that have nothing
to recommend them, unless IL be the rare
fitness oftheir names: Acier or steel-gray
and a few others not important.
The indications are that brown will be
the popular color for the next half-year.
The new shades of this are: Seal "a tritlc
lighter than the winter shaded; Hazel ;
Concha and Trabucos. The two latter be-
long to what Is known rs beige or natural
(undyed) wool colors. These natural
UNITS are very soft and pretty, and vary
from deep nut-brown to deep cream color.
They are the newest of the seasons i'm
portations, and have neither red nor vel
low shades, but are pure browns. Tuni.
slenne is one OF the choicest hues, and
briercolor (ronce) makes up prettily,
either with a darker or lighter shade. a
reddish brown is aptly named Cratere
lcrater mouth), but will only be attractive
from It's oddly.
Penelope, Ccp. and Noe are not charac-
mrlstic, consequently the hucs bearing
these names have no particular character
on the other hand, Capre. or caper green,
y the shade of the fiower-bud of that
pant. Ncronique Is dark, almost invis-
loie green. Jujube-suggcstive of juvc-
nue. bss-isa dark red. like the paste, and
VIII be mingled with other shades fol-
uemhtoilcttes.
!, For party dresses there Is little new in
uhts. Almond color differs but slightly
from cream color, and the latte Is hardly
u,nl,stinguishable from unbleached white.
Ihere Is just that difference, however
winch renders one shade becoming when
we others are not. Italie Is a pure straw
IDIOT Myosotis Is forget-me-not blue
anu The lovelest shade of all is a pink
winch our sentimental French brethren
nave christened SQUIRE "a SMILEY.
Blacks have changed from the blue and
purplish shades that wear SO well, to the
ooal or jet shades which, even in their
PRIME contrive to look rusty April
scrlbntr's.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

ALIENS LUNG BALsAM has proved itself
TO be the greatest Medical Remedy for heal
ing the Lungs, Purifying the Blood and re-
storing the tone of the Liver. IL exctes the
phlcgm which is raised from the Lungs, there
by the Cough, Pains, Oppression, Night
Sweats and Difficulty OF Breathing-all the
above symptoms will be cured, and the whole
system again restored 10 health.
For sale by All Medicine Dealers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
SEASONABLE RECIPES.

White Cake.-2 eggs, cups of white
sugar, cup sweet milk, ! cup butter,
beat To cream 2 tablespoOnfuls cream
tartar, ! teaspoonful soda, "a cups -four.
When baked, sprinkle the top with white
sugar, and place spoonfuls of Jelly on the
top.
Apple Sao'0. Pare the apples, halye
and core them put them 10 boil with a
little water and cupful white sugar.
When the apples are cooked, lift them out
without breaking; boil down the strip
ana pour over. On the top place few
spooniuls OF whites Of eggs, beaten 10 a
still iroth and seasoned with lemon.
Boiled Cabbage Satad.-Boil Savoy
cabbage until tender then drain and
chop II. Serve with salad dressing,
made out OF ? hard boiled eggs mashed
very fine, tablespoonfuls of thick, sour
cream, ] teaspooniul of mixed mustard, |
teaspoonful OF salt, 2 tablespooniuls of
strong vinegar. Stir until perfectly
smooth, and turn over the cabbage.
10 Color Marbie.-Marble can be stained
different colors by the follow ing substan-
ces: Blue, solution OF litmus green, wax
colored with verdigris yellow, tincture
of gamboge or turmeric; red, tincture OF
alkanet or dragons blood; crimson, al
kanet in turpentine; flesh. wax tinged
with turpentine; brown. tincture of log
wood; gold, equal parts Of verdigris, sal
ammoniac, and sulphate of zinc in fine
powder.
SPICE Cdkes.-2 pounds Of sifted flour,
I pound of sugar, pound of butter,
tablespoonful of ground spices, teaspoon.
full Of salt, and tablespoonfuls of yeast
mix IL 10 nice dough with warm milk
cover it, and set ii in warm place for
3 hours then roll IL thin cut II In small
cakes, and bake il 10 or II minutes in q
quick oven. These may be fried as dough.
nuts.
Home Repairs of Pldsfered WaLb.-Small
holes i'm white plastered walls can be easily
repaired without sending for the mason
Equal parts of plaster of Paris and white
sand-such As is used in most families for
securing purposes-mixed with water TO
paste, applied Immediately. and smooth
ed with "A knife or flat piece OF wood. will
make the broken place as good as new
The mixture hardens very quickly, so il Il
best to prepare but small quantity AT a
time.
Very Rich Vanilla Ice Cream.-Yelks OF
IL eggs, ] quart of cream. pound OF
sugar, butter size of egg, stick Of van
lila. Beat the eggs and sugar together
until they are as light as possible: scald
the cream, then remove il from the fire
and add the eggs and sugar slowly TO IT,
stirring all the time; be sure 10 mix we'll
then add vanilla and butter. Put the mix.
ture over the fire until it begins TO thicken
butd not let il boil; freeze.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

AN Indiana paper thus speaks Of an
improved method of fishing at the lakes in
that State at consists of A small house,
built on runners like those Of sled, in
which Is placed small stove. while In the
floor a small aperture Is left through
which 10 drop the lines. Holes are cut in
the ice, the houses are moved over them.
and the fishermen sit by warm stove
while drawing in the fish. Several OF
these houses are now in use.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

MARK TWAIN says that with the poor
Whites along the Mississippi "chills are a
aaerclful provision OF An all wise Provi-
, us,uce, TO enable them to take exercise
without exertion."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

VETERINARY Surgeons all over the country
are recommending Sheriddn's Caroiry Con-
dition Potcders for the following trouble In
horses: Loss Of appetite, roughness Of the
hair, stoppage of bowels or water, thick wa
ter, coughs and colds, swellings OF the glands,
worms, horse all, thick wind, and heaves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

The art of volcing reeds, the most diff
cult and important in the manufacture OF
cabinet or parlor organs. was invented by
Mr.. Emmons Hamlin, of the Mason q
Hamlin Organ Co., in 1917. Ii has been
universally adopted by American and
largely by European makers, but none
have attained that high standard of excel
lence in IL which is reached in the Mason
& IIamlin Cabinet Organs. This fact is
universally recognized by musicians.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

A FRIEND Of ours who i chief clerk In the
Governmental Dispensary. says that no med
icine chest Il now complete without John
sons AnOdyne Liniment. We always sup
posed IL was prescrised by law II II il not,
II ought 10 be. for certainly there Is nothing
In the whole ndterid medic0 Of 30 much inn
poriancc 10 the soldier and The sailor rs
JohRs0n's AnOdyne LiRimeRf.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

fi7- Notice advertisement of the Zinc Col
lar Pad. They have been thoroughly tested,
and the guarantee Of this Go. is good. Ask
hardware dealers or harness-makers for them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

Patented 1873. The best Elastic Trus,
Made only by Pomeroy& Co. ,744 B'dwsy, N
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

BURNErT's COCAINE j. the best AM
cheapest hair dressing In the world.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

The Catholic population of the city of
London amounts 10 over COO, 600 souls.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

OUR ADVICE 20 all who are IN any way troubled
~ with Erysipelas. Canker Salt Rheum scrofulA. or
other forms Of humor. j. 20 DR.. 5. A. Weaver's
iusflycelebrated and neveraling remedies for these
complaints. We have no doubt that AZ least half the
chronic complaints In existence have their origin in
Gated from the system 20 save them from untmely
grave. We are glad that Dr. Weaver has turned his
attcntonso this class oDdseascs. which have been 80
long neglected and which have rapidly increased In
almost al parts Of the world. The thousands who have
already been cured hut many living certificates
appealing 20 suffering humanity and the worth
" truly valuable discovery. DR.. Neayer's syrup
and Cerate COR sale by All Druggists.
NJ Nn-xA.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
The "Housekeeper" of Our Health.

The liver is the great depurating or blood
cleansing organ Of the system. Set the great
housekeeper Of our health at work. aud the
foul corrupions which gender in the blood
aud rot out, as IL were. the machinery Of life,
are gradually expelled from the system. For
this purpose Dir. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. with small daily doses Of DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets are pre-
cminenlly the articles needed. They cure
every kind of humor from the worst scrofula
TO the common pimplc, blotch. or eruption.
Great eating ulcers kindly heal under their
mighty curative influence. Virulcnt blood
poisous that lurk in the system are by them
robbed Of their terrors, and by their persever-
ing and somewhat protracted use the most
tainted system NAV be completely renovated
aud built up anew. Enlarged glands, tumors
and swellings dwindle away aud disappear
under the influence OF their great resoyents.
Sold by all dealers in medicine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

HERBALIsIrc REMEDIES. = In former
days, II member OF the household be-
came indisposcd, the family-head, under in
structions from the haired dame, went
To the forest or the field, 10 gather herbs or
berries. from which were quickly made
invigorating extracts. which ere many
days brought the patient safely around,
and saw the family gathering once more
without "A missing member. How Is IL
now? The slightest indisposition brings
the family physician" with his hand
some carriage. He feels the pulse. exam
ines the tongue, looks very grave, writes a
few lines of hieroglyphics, charges big
fee, and leaves. only to return the next
day and find his patient mcrcurialized
sufficiently to be really sick. A week or
two of attendance follows. and therein lies
the secret of wealthyphysician Com
pare the physique of the present age with
the past, and the storyis complete. Read
er. discard chemicals and try herbs. IL
you are i'll. try the great herbalistic rene
dy, DIR. j. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16

do not Despair. Your Cough cen be cured.
DIR. TUFTS Fxpectorant Is the remedy. Thousands
attest IT. efficacy. Try n.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
ScrOfula. or Kings Evil. White

sweIlings. Ulcers, Erysipeias SwelIed Neck.
Gcitre. Scrofulous Infanmat.ons. INDECENT
determinations, MercaHal Affections, Old
Sores, Ernptions Of the Skin, Sore Eyes, etc
In these, as in all othei constitutional Dis
eases, WALKERS VINEGAR BIrTERs have
shown their great curative powers IN the
most obstinate and iutracfa1,fe eacoa
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
FOrtify the body against disease
Dyspepsia or Indigestion. Head

ache, Pam IN the SHOULDERS, Coughs,
Tightness of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour
Eructations Of the Stomach, Bad Taste
in the Mouth. Bilious Attacks. Palpita-
tation Of the Heart, Inflammation OF the
Lungs, Pain in the region Of the Kid
neys, and hundred other painful symp-
toms, are the oflsprings of Dyspepsia.
One bottle will prove better guarantee
of its merits than lengthy advertise
mont
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-04-16
PEORIA CORN STARCH
unfii Coods xre Sold.

cent return stamp. References: Moore's Rural New
Yorker and New York Day Book NoIhfenf Aedlca,le.
Address DANFoArH T. BRIsToI- o9s Broadwsy,N. Y.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-01-19
SHERIFFS SALES.
p. Hnrnnn Va. Two L.ota 81 Groupd.

p. HaFuan VS. Two Lots Of Gr0uDds
TOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
Il Of Orleans, No. 42os8.-By S4Stue Of writ Of
feri facias directed by the honorable the Fourth
above entitled cause, to W. P. Harper, late sheriff
and by said late sheriff to me transferred, VIII
proceed to sell at public auction, ct the Merchants
and Auctioneers' Exchange, Royal street betYseq
bf ffts city, on SATURDAY January 49, 1875 at
twelve o'clock M.. the following described prop
erty, to wit
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND. situated in
the Faubourg Lafayette, in the Fourth District Of
this city, in the square bounded by Freret Philip
Jackson and Locust streets, known as square num-
Der two hundred and ninetYseven, and the lots
known as lots numbers twenty-five and twenty.
yeyor, each measuring thirty feet front on Freret
street, by depth of one hundred and thirty eight
feet six inches four lines, between parallel lines,
and upon which plaintiff claims lien and privi
lege to the amount of one hundred and fifty mine
dollars and sixty eight cents, with interest, from
January 30, 1871 until paid and costs for work done
and performed on said lots for making con-
structing brick sidewalks, with wooden CUTTERS
and curbs, both sides of FTeret street from Cal
Hope to Washington street, the owner of which is
alleged to be unknown,
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-Ths beng the second and last auction,
the said property will be definitely adiudicated to
the highest and last bidder for what it will bring
at twelve months credit, the purchaser furnish.
ing bond, with good and solvent security, bearing
special mortgage on the property sold until final
payment. Said purchaser will have to deduct and
pay in cash amount of the printing sherifrs and
clerks fees, etc, say about one hundred and fifty
municipal taxes, the amount Of which is not yet
EUGENE wAGGAMAN,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-01-19
SHERIFF'S SALES,
a. H. Cenas vi. FrederIc Rrneat.

A. h. CGnH9 EEe0GFlC EEES9ts
SKTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF
ure and sale to me directed by the honorable the
Sixth DAtriet Court for the parish Of Orleans, in
the above entitled cause, will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the Merchants and Auctioneers'
Exchange, Royal street, between Canal and Gus.
tomhOuse streets, in the Second District of this
city. on SATURDAY. February -. 1875. at twelve
0'flnNf - f-''' 1-----N"1
A CERTAIN SQUARE OF GROUND, situated in
the Sixth District of this city, in Suburb Bloom
ingdale Gate parish of Jefferson) designated by
the number twelve on plan of G. A. Hedin &
Schlarbaum, civil engineers, Gated December g,
1853, deposited IN the office of B. Brennan, late a
notary public, as plan number twenty five. Said
equare of ground is bounded by Main, State and
Union streets and the line of Burstville and con-
tains eighteen lots Of ground, numbered from one
to eighteen. Lots number one, two, three, four,
five, fifteen, fourteen, sixteen seventeen and
eighteen measure, each thirty feet front on State
street, by depth of one hundred and twenty feet,
between parallel lines, lot number one forming
the corner Of State and Union streets, and lot
number fourteen the corner of State and Main
streets. Lots numbers six, seven, eight and nine
measure, each, about thirtY-hve feet seven inches
three lines width in the rear. by depth of one
hundred and fifty feet. Lots numbers ten, eleven,
twelve and thirteen measure, each, about thirty
four feet four inches two lines front on Main
street, about thiTty-four feet eleven inches tive
lines width. in the rear, by a depth of about one
hundred and fifty feet. Together with all the ad-
vantages thereuntO belonging OF in anywise ap-
pertaining. Which property was acquired in the
manner following to wit: The one-halt interest in
said square by purchase Of Miss Mary A. Nay, by
act before Thomas J. Beck, notary public, passed
March q, 1863, and the other One-hah interest in
said square by purchase of AlgernOn g. Beck, by
act before said notary, passed June 8, 1869.
Seized in the above suit.
TermB-Cash on the spot.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.