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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

Mr.. PuLLEN, milkman living near
Augusta, Maine, has a horse that he
has driven over the city milk route
for about two years. and the Name
Farmer gives the following account of
THE horse Throwing the horse 10
be an unusually intelligent one, Mr..
Pullen, one morning after starting on
his route, let the reins remain in the
hook in the top of his Wagon to see
what the horse would do. He had his
own way in coming into the city,
stopping regularly at the houses of
eighty four customers without mis-
take, then went to the Post-office,
thence to the store of Mr.. Haskell
where Mr.. Pullen is in the habit of
stoppipg-and then took up his
route heme, where he arrived safe.
Mr.Pullen not once having touched
the reins from the time he left home.
Is net this pretty we'll for horse :?
And could any ordinary milkman do
better? Mr.. Pallen says any variation
of the route, such as new customers or
a change Of residence, is readily learn
ed by horse in four days, after which
he never makes a mistake"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
A GREAT D1scovERY ABOUT LIGHT.


From the Spiritual Scientist.
Prof. William Crsokes' has made
one of the greatest discoveries in re-
lation to the action of light which has
come before the world since spectrum
ANALYSIS was first made known. He
has demonstrated that direct mechan
ical effect can be produced by light
when luminous rays are allowed to
fall upon one end of most delicately
balanced lever armsuspendedinv vacuo !;
the contrary has hitherto been assum-
ed. This great discovery, fraught
with unknown uses to society, may be
fairly claimed as having been given to
the world through Spiritualism. In
endeavoring to obtain instrumental
evidence of the existence of the as
sumed physic force, and to test medi-
umistie.power by causing it to move
a few grains in glass vacuum tube,
he discovered a motion produced by
an unknown cause, but finally traced
to radient heat, and, in working fnrth-
er at the new discovery, Mr.. Crookes
has been able 10 make fresh revela-
tons to the world in relation to light.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
VERY USEFUL RECIPES.

VERY USEFUL RECIPES.
Black shoes may be bronzed by a
strong solution of anilin red in alco-
hol.
Gray marble hearths can be rubbed
with linseed Oil, and no spots will
show.
Butter will remsve tar spots. Soap
and water will afterwards take out
the grease stain.
To prevent moths in carpets, wash
the floor before laying them with
spirits of turpentine or benzine.
Gold bronze for furniture is a mix
ture of copal varnish mixed with gold
colored bronze powder. The last is
bisulphate of tin.
Sprigs of wintergreen or ground
ivy will drive away red ants; branch
of wormwood will serve the same pur-
pose for black ants.
Straw mating should be washed
with cloth dampened in salt water.
Indian meal sprinklcd over it and
thoroughly swept out will also cleanse
it finely - ~
Frosted glass, useful for screens, etc.
is made by laying The sheets horizon
tally and covering them with a strong
solution of sulphate of zinc. The salt
crystallzes on drying.
The fetal number OF strings to a
piano when properly stretched 10 pro-
duce the right tones, exert pull of
over ten tons; this explains why good
pianos must be durably and heavily
built.
Flaxsecd and taiIow are used in
Germany as a stuf1ing for cushin9s.
One part of tallow to ten parts OF flax
seed is employed, the mobility of the
creased seed rendering the cushion
very soft and pliabc.
Four parts borax and three parts
APSO" Soitc, iIiACo w itI I'LL &C VI tOuI
parts warm water to one part of the
combined substances, is said 10 form
an excellent fireproof wash for clothes.
1t should be used Immediately after
preparation.
In washing windows, narrow
bladed wooden knife, sharply pointed.
will take out the dust that hardcns in
the corners of the sash. Dry whiting
will polish the glass, which should first
be washed with weak black tea-leaves
for the purpose.
A teaspoonful of powdered borax
dissolved in a quart of tepid water is
COED for cleaning old black dresses of
silk, cashmere or alpaca.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
A DIPLOMATIC BOY.

From the Detroit Free Press. ~
When Lacrosse street boy is play
ing "hop-scotch" on the walk and his
mother comes to the door and asks
him to split some wood, he replies
that he will be along in just one min
ute. At the end of ten minutes she
opens the door and says:
"Wilyum, want that wood!"
'T'm coming right away" he replies,
and then goes on hopping here and
there on one leg. na..,.E
Another ten minutes flies away, and
she opens the door and says:
"Wilyum, if you don't get that wood
yeu know what your father will do T.
"Just ten seconds he calls back,
and he enters upon new game.
The next time she calls she says:
"Young man, it's almost noon and 1
can't cook dinner withoutthat wosd u
81 know it-I'm coming now" he
replies, and stands on one foot and
holds long discussion with theJ Ohm
sen boy as to whether tine game OF
"hop-scotch" is as good game as base
ball. He has just started to hop when
a boy whispers:
"Hi, Bill there's your old dad -
"Great snakesw whispers Bill, and
he goes over the fence like flash
grabs the axe, and during the next two
minutes he strikes two hundred blows
per minute. He gets into the house
ahead of his father, and as he drops
the wood he says:
"Mother, the boys were just sayin'
that 1 had the handsomest and best
and goodest mother on Lacrosse street,
and / want to kiss YOU"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

This disconsolate lady thus writes
to an uptown marble cutter, concern
ing grave-stone for her late husband.
You were pointed out to me the
other day as the man who makes grave
stones. 1 want q stone for my late
husband, Hezekiah Spoor; want a
large stone, as he was large man, say
two feet wide and eight feet high. His
age was sixty-nine years. six months
and seventeen days had he lived till
three O'Clock in the morning, but as
died at twelve think you had better
put it down sixteen days. want you
to be particular-get it right III is
disease was bilious colick, and was
sick only two days and nights, Iwant
ysu to put it in especially the disease
he was sick with-he was most sick.
The first day he was afraid he wouldn't
but he died ;.yes, he'sIdead, and l shall
never forget the expression that lit up
his ceuntenanee in his latter moments.
I understand that you sometimes can
carve images and likenesses. Now.if
you can do SO, 1 wish you would
chisel out picture of my Hezekiah,
Uate Hezekiah mean, for he did not
: look like another Hezskiah 1 met yes
terday) will try to describe his looks
He was really very fine looking man
had whiskers which was red, short
neck, and a very large head and foot
but dent suppose You could chisel
out his foet in the picture, but yen
might get his hand in. He had q large
mouth and two large eyes. His eyes
were very peculiar, and want you to
catch this popularity On the grave
stone. will try and describe this
peculiarly. One eye you want look
ing right at yeu, and the other you
want turned as though it was looking
up the chimney all the time. Now,
want this done by next week ,<as /
think Of marrying another Hezekiah
the week after, and I want this grave
stone tefore for fear this other Heze-
kiah would think it was designed for
him. don't suppose you could pic
ture him having the bilious colick,
could you? / want to pay you part
in some clothes he had on when he
died with the bilious colick, and the
rest 1 will pay you in money as soon
as I get married, which will be in
about two weeks, I think, only spoke
to him for the first time yesterday
Tell me by return post what viii be
the price of the gravestene with the
picture of him having the bilious
colick." frf -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

Mrs. Dane hustled out, full of busi-
ness, and az she got around in front OF
the desk she squealed:
81 demand to see the court"
ssMadam," replied his honor, as he
placed his hand upon his heart, 'tgaze
on me and be happy
"What's the charger" she inquired
in shrill voice, as she turned to him.
"Disturbing the peace, by fighting
with your neighbors."
"Neyer did it-no, sir; all a. lie. i
demand my liberty!" she squealed,
dancing up and down until her bon
net-stringr waved in the air like kite
tails on telegraph pole.
"Slowly and gently, madam, and
don't keep such high key" said his
honor.
"Guess I'll talk as I want to; never
was 'bused in my life-reg'lar 'spiracy
to crush a decent woman !" she Shrek
ed, drawing her belt tighter. NJ
"Madam, will you lower your voice ?
"No, / won't" e'a
"Will you shut up ?"
"No-nop
"Will you allow me to get in W ord
or twow
"No; 1 demand my liberty this very
minute!" she cried, clawing the air
wildlyl
swell, now, you get right cut of
here" demanded his honor. 'Turn
round and leave the room right Off
yum if I'm going to sit here and be
squalled at by an old womanIike you,
No matter if they dock me on my SAL
ary. / throw the case out of court,
and 1 hope the water-pipes in your
neighborhood won't be thawed until
next August"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A GEORGIA negro who bet $40 that
General Washington commanded the
Federals at Bull Run, handed the mon-
ey over with the remark: "Well, dis
yere hist'ry business is all mixed up,
anyway"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

WARTs.-Frequently apply muriatic
acid to the wart only, it will soon dis
appear. In the absence of this, scrape
enough soap from a common bar to
make apoultice and wear at night,
and the wart will-eventually dissolve
The same is true of corns.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
DISSOLUTION.

TINE firm OF Messrs. Flath & Poe has this
L day been dissolved by mutual consent
The business in the future will be carried on
by Peter Flath. All persons having unsettled
accounts with the old firm will please call and
settle the same without delay.
PETER FLATH
WIN. l.. POE.
Ravenna. o., April "a, 1875. S4s-2t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stItution of the State of Ohio.
Resolced. by the General assembly OF tie Sfaie
Of OhiO. That an amendment to the onstitur iun
of the State OF Ohio be proposed in the following
words. to wit: Notwithstanding the provisions
of the second section of this Article tile General
Assembly shall have power to provide by law
for the assessment OF special tax dogs with
out regard to value, and to provide for the con-
dsca;ion and killing of such animals upon fail
ure or refusal of the owner. keeper or har.Iorcr
thereof TO pay such special tax If this amend
ment to the Constitution of the State of Ohio
shall bc adopted by IL majority OF the electors N
tine State of Ohio, voting at the next election
holden for the election of Senators and Hcpre
Sentatiyc>, shall become section seven OF the
twelfth Article of the Constitution of the State
orOhio. At such election the voters desiring
TO vote IN favor of said amendment shall have
written or printed on their ballots the words
= For amendment taxing Dogs those desir-
ing to vote against the amendment the words
'' gainst the amendment taxing Dogs -
GEO. l.. CONVERSE
Speaker Of tie House Of Representatives..
ALPHDNSD ItART.
President Of tile Senate.
Adopted March 90, 1915.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A STUDENT having procured half-a-
dozen new shirts, desired to mark
them. lie put his full name On one,
and marked "ditto" on the others.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A LIVELY urchin accosted a drug
store man the other day: "Mister,
please gimme stick of licorice, your
clerk goes with my sister,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
Notice to Builders.

proposals for building a School
y House in sub District No. i. Of this town
ship, (two miles South East of the Center.) will
be received by the Town Clerk who will furnish
specifications. &c, until June 9th.
By order OF the Board of Education.
+. BRUMBAUGH. Com
w. j. DICKINSON ( of
NJ. LAUBERT, } Board
Randolph, o. May l. 1878. 35O-3t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

TALK about the poetry of molten
and sylph-like grace, but did you eyer
stand by and see a woman use one
tined fork 10 flop a stove cover off?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

THE most difficult thing 10 remem-
berthe poor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A PERSON who has the strength to
scold continually must have the jaw
bones of an ass.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

'iSHE is my mother-in- law, with all
that the name implies" said witness
in an Indianapolis lawsuit.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A CURIOSITY hunter would like to
get some moss from the rock of era
die, and rafter from the roof of
mouth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

IT is sad to see people squandering
money and know that you cannot help
them do it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

$50 dark, and yet 50 light, as the
man said when he looked at his ton of
COAL"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

> Among the great
! | !. / !
XsEzlIzA discoveries of modern
N< ~ science, few of
more real value to
9s5lxJH N mankind than this eff
IWWINE ~ fectual remedy for all
VS y W diseases of the Throat
: H 2 and Lungs. A vast
A AM n trial of its virtues
vZSAAV throughout this and
kEWk ksM&y other countries, has
shown that it does
surely and eifectuay
control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zens, of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consumption,
cured by this preparation are publicly known,
remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As 4 remedy,
it is adequate, which the public may rely
for full protection. By curing Coughs, the
forerunners of more serious disease, it saves un-
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep it on hand protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Affec-
tions, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal if neg
lected. Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwise to be without it. As safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and health-restoring
sleep. No one will suffer troublesome Infiu.
enZa and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, no cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently relied
upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected.
PREPARED BY
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

NEVER split wood against the grain.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thicl1ened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for q HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27

A teaspoonful of powdered borax
dissolved in quart of tepid water is
COED for cleaning old black dresses of
silk, cashmere or alpaca.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-27
Ayers
HairVigor,
For restoring to Gray Hair its
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
effectual for
preserving the
hair. 1t soon
restores adea
or gray hair
to ats original
color, qUitb the
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-09
Moderately High Steppers.

A good joke is told Of wealthy New
Yorker. with an eye fora good horse,
who shortly after betaking himself to
his summer residence on Long. Island,
in April last, was sitting on his piazza
one fine morning, and noticing pair
Of fne steppers that were being driven
on the road in front Of his house. The
team consisted Of bay and gray
mare. and the driver was an unassum-
ing. quiet, well-behayiDgb young man.
The New Yorker noticed them again on
the following day, and was more than
ever impressed with their style and
graceful step, and1he decided at once to
buy them. Accordingly on the next
day he stationed himself at bis gate,
and when the team came jogging by he
signalled the driver to stop. &
"That's pretty fair team you drive, !"
says be. -..LltilI.l
"Yes, they are moderately good
steppers, was the response.
" care they for saleas asked che New
Yorker, sil}1E - sRaS.}z =
"Well, yes; would sell them, !"
was the rather hesitating reply
"Send them along down the road and
back, SO that I can see how they move"
says New Yorker. s' 4r
Up and dewn they went few times.
and at length the gentleman seemed
satisfied and signalled the driver to pull
up.
II like them." said he, "pretty we'll,
and will buy them if the price is not too
high; what do you ask for them ?"
: 'sSixty-fve- thousand dollars" was
the reply, very coolly given.
The gentleman opened bis eyes and
mouth in astonishment, and Charley
Green drove off with Lulu and Fleety
Golddust at = 2:25 gait, leaving the old
gentleman to wonder at the high prices
Of good. fair roadsters.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-09

How 70 CHOSE COMPANIONS -"By
your leave sir" said the water rat to
the kingfsher, "this is my house. And
he sat in the doorway to prevent bis
entrance. ,S.' = -. 1''5 E i,
"Nay, but / want to come in" said
the kingfsher. II have paid you visits
before. and why not now? Think how
handsome I am, and how much my
family is sought" ].
"Yoa have been in before, sir; but
to tell you the truth, that's the very
reason I prefer keeping You out now,
Notwithstanding your high family and
fine clothes. You have an awkward
habit Of eating fish and leaving your
bones at my door. Now I don't want
anything laid to me that don't de-
serve, and, as I don't catch and eat
fish, I won't have the credit of it;
consider no company worth having that
takes away my character. however high
in rank or fine in appearance.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-09
A Fall Of Ashes.

During the past winter attention was
directed in Norway to the falling OF
dust from the atmosphere, which at first
was supposed to be of meteoric origin !;
but Professor Kjerulf decided that it
ives more likely to have been dissent
mated from some active volcano. The
precise source was unknownl;, but from
the direction of the wind, and the known
conditions, it was suspected that some
volcano in Iceland was concerned. This
surmise has been confirmed BY the
more recent advices from that country,
which report very remarkable series
Of volcanic phenomena, first commenced
by earthquakes. then followed by an
eruption accompaied by dust and ashes.
On March 80 the fall Of ashes was SO
excessive that it covered the eastern
country-sides, Jokuldal especially. with
q coat six inches in thickness, and all
day. although it wasibright and sunny,
the people were in absolute "pitch"
darkness. Fountains and rivulets were
damned by the ashes, and every noun
tain stream ran dark and muddy be-
tween banks covered with drifts of
ashes. The farmers fed out of the ash
covered country-sides with their cattle,
in search of pastures not yet destroyed
by the scori@, but with what chance of
saving their live stock does not appear.
There is no calculating the extent Of
this, calamity, nor its effect upon the
habitable portions Of Iceland, although
from present appearances it threatens
to be extremely widespread.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-09
An Honest Boy, !,

The story of . Cincinnati newsboy,
who found q poekst-booky contaiting
800. and refunded il to the owner in
tact, reached PSiladelphia in good sea-
son. and was productive Of consider
able sensation among the street Arabs.
One small boy was 20 affected BY it
that be determined straightwsy 70 see
that Cincinnati boy, and go seventeen
OF eighteen better. So he took another
small boy into his; confidence. and the
test Of probity Of character was carried
into effect. e.s ;as'
Boy No. 2 dropped well-padded
pockst-book, which boy No. |, follow
ing behind. picked up. Then, With 2
look on his face that would have done
honor to Benjamin Franklin. the hon
est little fellow walked up to IN old
gentleman Who was. paaeing extended
the pocket-book, With . trembling voice,
exclaimed ''Tako it, Dir, it b. ysdrs,
you dropped it just now. My mother
and seven children are starving. but I
cannot keep It. sir for it dent belong
to me-" a
The old gentleman looked at the boy,
u.
then pulled out his spectacles and ad-
justed them for better sight. He copld
not suf6oieptly admire the wan yisags
Of that little street wandessrj illumi-
mated as it was with . glow Of goodness
and honesty. go a.s. es''a
The old man patted the boy on the
head, and pulling out = Eve dollar bill
from his vest pocket, handed it to him
saying; "Boy. you viii growto bs .
great man.la Take this money for yeur
starving family. and always remember
that honesty il the best policy"
/. Then the old man hurried into the
neatest lager beer seloon. and opened
his apocket-books Then; he began to
dance around and call Heaven and
earth to witness that If he ever canght
that boy again he would fay him alive:
And he eontinued to- crate until 1
policeman was called in to arrest him
as lunatic. and the only excuse he
could offer for his conduct was that
small boy had robbed him Of five dol
lars by giving him poeket-book stuff
ed with old paper.