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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
6elp manteo

A GFNTS.-S25 per week and expenses ,n 70
n live men who win work for us and employ g 'uO
i0A INV ' ERIE CHEMICAL COAPAaGdi'N Y
WANTED-A first-class BRON ~ si.s " Ia
w toned to chandelier work. none olHs''
Mercerst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

DEEMS ANA RAIIROA
ROUTE Trains leave NewYork via Desbros5es and Cort-
IIpre. for HarTis6ure Pittsburgh the West and SOUTH
WIN Pulman Palace Cars attached $50 m, and 300 D. a.
FOr NGamsp5i i6cK Haven Cory and Enc at 24O and
~ NJ connecting at Cory FOR Iitusyle Petroleum Cen
For Batmore. Warrington. and The soub, "Limed Wash
$50 arrives At shington at Al p Regular at 70
a. go ana p n sune96 y =; ~. On loan o.o2
80 1850 p 10 and IL night ASc9nno9alo9 g. a.
For dente11si DeBot Al $50 60 $780, $40 $50 n No.
l2SO aud 8 D. m. On sunday a m Returning, leave
So $50. G. $50 AID 705 m On Sunday 7'zO a. H. and
2241 $40 80 si6 49, 40 g, 500 $40. C:iO go
tSQ 5S0 $40, 40, 1850 .. and II nigit Sunday
Pog Elizaiel6, q, G.3o L 74o. 8 10 u an y M
sS9 $50 $40 10. ll@O ?. m and i night Sunday
POI ishSay, g go u Tao 10, u am M, y m 2.
woodbrdge Perth Amboy and South Amboy, $50 and
For New IrunsTicE a g. II m, 2. $40 4l0 6:ZO
For East Milestone, II a m, ., and 520 p m.
ESr KINGSTON and Rocky @ so a NJ and 40 p m
FOR dambertvile go a N 2 ana 4lo p ma ann
for PhihpsDurg Snd Bcvloei 9,5U a. H. A. ana a'IO p H.
for Mercer and somerset branch a. M ana p 7so and
go ia. 1880. 25o. !, 8, ara 10 80
Eef Freehold 1880 a. M. k.4O. an 4:lOp M
For Farninedale aud squan ESQ a. N and 2:$o p m -
Eor Hghtsown Pemberton ana Camden via Peith Amooy'
For Hightstown and Pemberton M via Perth Amboy
Trains srTiyss Prom Pittsburgh. 600 and 1890 q M
sls s leo p M daily S9 a ana S Ba SSS S40
NJ $40. 5:fO. and 1920 MI sunday go a1d ~ i
aia ssS 4i S:OI go. 6o CO. 7$5 40 $40 and
1920 M sunday 5O5. 6:Z0 eSO $40, lOlO. Hoo nr
Tsist oS SisS SIS sst sros4xny Astcr House
STSn us agS,o1:. aSOsssa
tIAxK THoMsoS. General Manager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

A BARGAIN.-The "JANSON FARM one
n Of the Ulster County; 80 odd acres * heni ~
story stone hou.s; u,scn iupOvrmcutsi extra large barn
and ontbudues; we'd watclod and tuedj hye MI,s nom
pine Bush. Orange Comfy. Dr. SHEiiMAN, owner Ann
Al. Would exchange ior uniucumbcrei city pr0pefy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

NORTHERN RAILROAD OF NEWJERSLY.
Trains leave for EnglewO0d, Closter Picrmout, and NY0n
X IN Tor an except Nvac 9i5 a. M, /. 4, $40. $780,
Gao 73 D. No. and saturday nights Only al ll5v p IN sun
oavs 9 a. In. and $50 p. m. -. - o.- ,.--,.
Nanuct Spring Nalgy aud Nonsey 4 8:t5 p ~ ~ n in
JNO. \. ABBOTT, Geul fass 7 s gent, New ork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
- nnn WITuIN Is MnNTHs. wilhont

dh y n0N MIIUIN Is MONTHS, WlthOuJ
~ 0sVOO interest. balance Of purchase money ElOoup
can remain or iustllnenJs for choice oi tom1ilaD3
COTTAGE RESIDENCE with grounds nearly ava acre LIN
ont In garden lawn. drive with shade bearing irmta vnr-
&c. ii ROOMS; gas ana cold water, bath. closets
situated IN healthy orderly locality near two Geps hnu ~
hour Cheap nrcs agreeable travel SUMMER or winter
One Of them may careful parties Inquire Of mo
OWNER, BO0up2, No Nassau st.. n y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

WAITRESS and CHAMBEltMAID-l3y q
w nrstcass girl obaiug aud neat has good refer
euces can do waiting, and viii DO chamber.
work furnish city references eau ~ COZ Otaye bet
BitlIstS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
NOR SALE-The HILLSDALE0A

DANCIO FOR SALE-Ncar Los Angeles
~ California 250OJ acres excellent lard, POO acres u
apoe trees &c Price, 4ljOUGO gold Rents for $1,000
gold net IN advance. Rapidly increasing IN value Great
bargain. Must be SACRIFICED AodIeaS u T. hl'piN9oN'
san Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
Doar0 anu Rooms.
Below Fourteenth-st.

no LET with BOARD, two handsomely
L frrri.rei ROOMS. suitable for gentlemen aud their
wives. house r. class family private. terms moderate %
Gff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
Dodro ano Rooms.

East Side.
4 GENTLEMEN can obtain TABLE BOARD.
= rs and o. lat .ti.st., haf.tnu.sluasr.
~'l EAST tST-ST-Iiaud-omcl furnished
sI second story front Above sOuthCru rSnO-ure with
frstt, BOARD, $50, ba.a so, fourth 'front.' back
ST.
lao EAST 3JIII-ST.-DcsiIahc furnished
W. ROOMS, suite seiaIat,y. with board; r,itr-
Curis
I'lt EAST 4OTU-Sr., one door from Lex
IDi huston lr,.-Io lr,. % EJ fNI-HEu FLOOR, 800 q
baI private family, Ur uou,rAcD Ius or iu W. gentlemen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

pRTDGEPORT and all points on hoq ga, on q
- and Naurstnck Railroads Fare Al. steamer BIZ
POKTcayes Catharno slip ll3Oa m ana bild5'O' al -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

NNASIIlNG.-A respectable c0lOred woman
w wishes washing and ironing ades' gentiemens by
the dozen month No. l35 est 3On second nOoI NIB
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
Brooklyn Board.
Country BOlrl.

At ENGGEWOoD-Larse and hand.om
4 pOrtf- With superior LUAI.J. mnl.fu iuf ioFru 700
f.r i ail Wtt,l A.4r-.s b.. Cd. HIA 10, Fo'rJ~ee. L
II...-L. n. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

NJ GETENWICU-ANE. 49, Large ROOMS,
10 With ~ with no nn1- rra or l0ascAtD .s5 Aulo
loa!ItIs taht u teams Moderate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

I CHARLES-ST-B pgrlor, with brick
extension suitable fora rariy Of gentlemen or family
Win or without board price 10 sut tlg times reference
given: also. four floor r.uIuH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20

NRESSMAKER-A competent dressmaker to
go ont by day families best Of reference Address
by noto or call, No. 100 West 24ti.st, near 6thaye.
DRESSMAKER.-A competent dTessmalser
would Ike make few engagements by the day
or week terms Please address A N, Tribune
IjptOyu Ontl, LIS Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-10-20
NENTENNIAL RNARDING 40 nMby. Pcnn.-

LIRST-GLASS BOARD Select NtHt'iIiil
,i'r can procure sn.d boirI breakfast and Late du.
nor. au home comforts ELEGANT location t"V OF access o
ttposon y horse and steam cars '9A''7 STOP ,N''S
fuYruIuv 10 TIE ipHsH FOO convey guest. l1 ,.'i,
f,.,u4ua Address Mis- ID. NJ bul.INS -''4o A'pi'' ST.
IlIipltluIIn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
GEOLOGICAL RECORD OF TIME.

While astronomy reveals to us dis
tances in comparison with which the
sun might pass for next door neigh
Dor, geology opens up traces ofStime,
as compared with which the whole
historic period of the world has q
claim to antiquity hardly exceeding
that OF the day before yesterday. Who
shall calculate the number of ages
since the tropical trees we now burn
as coal were waving in the sun, and
casting q shadow over the landscape
yet the coal measures are very far
from being old, geologically speaking.
According to the most recent lights
the most venerable formation in the
world is the system OF Laurenthian
rock, in the neighborhood of the river
st. Lawrence, in Canada. At one
point where the river Saugenay inter-
sects the range, they attain an eleva-
ton of some 1000 feet including the
depth of the river bed, which amounts
to Que hundred fathoms. Their an
tiquity reduces the age Of the Alps
and the Andes to little more than that
of last years harvest. Fossil remains
of animal life were first discovered
in those rocks within these twenty
years, of the little architects who
reared the mountain range from the
sea-salts, as similar little builders are
at this hour elevating the coral reefs
in other seas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
THE GRUNIBLER.

Some people seem always to be
blessed with bad luck. For instance
there is Ezra Ezekiel; he never has
any streaks of good luck, like his next
door neighbor, who fell heir to several
thousand dollars. All ! no. Such luck
never comes 10 him. Instead OF that,
his wife and children are always sick
and he seldom sees a well day himself !;
consequently. he finds it hard matter
to drag himself out of bed in the early
m ,rning aud set about business in a
right earnest way. The fact is, he is
cOnstitutiOnally tired.
He is constantly meeting with loss
cs that try him 'outrageously.' No
one else ever has such time as he
does, trying to keep his head above
water. The horse that broke his hal
ter and walked into the open granary
and ate an overplus of grain and then
laid down to die, was neUer like any
other horse he was always breaking
his harness. Ezra Ezekiel knew the
halter and harness were weak and un-
trustworthy. And sometime he was
going to have it repaired. or course
1t was not done till the best horse was
dead.
Then his finest COW must get nlred
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24

"A coal miner, his face and garments
black with the dust of the mines,
stumbled into Chinese lsu ndry in
Des Moines recently, and curiousiy
eyed the Orientals. He was uncom-
monty heavy laden with beer. 1t
might be an exsggeration to say that
the froth from the numerous glasses
he had drank was visible in his ears,
but he was extremely well filled. At
ter scanning the Cinnamon and fix
tures short time he inquired
"What kind of store is this?',
"No understandee," responded q
disciple of Confucius.
"What dOin' here" continued the
miner.
G"Much washee heap washee, Nell
can man." said the Chinaman.
GWash him, how much 2"
"Onc dollee one dozen, Mclean
man."
allow much for one?" said the
miner.
A little rapid figuring on the appa-
ratus used by the Celestials for math-
ematicaI purposes furnished an an
swer. "Ten cents" was the response.
The miner slowly and carefully ex-
plorcd his pocket, and fished from its
depth paper dime, which he handed
to the launder, and said, "Here, wash
me-" Suiting the action to the word
he deliberately took off his. clothes.
At first the Cinnamon failed to COM
prehend his meaning, but by the time
he was disrobed they fully underst ood
it, and seizing him SO quickly that he
he could make no resistance, they
pitched him into stationary tub, and
ere he could protest or think, they
had a stream of hot water OH him.
He bawled and kicked, and made
desperate attempts to escape, but was
firmly held by three Of the CeIestials,
while fourth played on him with a
cold water pipe. All the while, too,
the water faucet was at work, so that
he was alternately boiled aud chilled.
Then they soaped him thoroughly,
and gave him another dose of hot and
cold water, and permitted him to
emerge from the tub. a cleaner man
than he had probably been for years.
AS he started for his garments, an
honest Chinaman seized a hot iron
and said, "Waitee, washee and iron
ten cent" The miner concluded he
had his moneys worth, and declined
anything else. Thoroughly sObered,
he clad himself and left the laundry.
The next time he feels inclined TO
joke lie will probably select some 9TH
er kind of victim,-Ioaca State Reg
lister.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
sAMANTHA's ELOPEMENr.

Yes said the old lady as she wiped
her eyes and proceeded to tell sympa-
thizing neighbors about the elopement
of her daughter-'Yes, Mrs. Blobbs,
you may say it ar dreadful stroke
/ amt had such another shock since
that last spell o. rheumatic. To think
daughter of mine would do such a
disgraceful. thing after all the care l
an her father ravished on her, from
her infancy up. couldn't bear up un-
der the affection nohow'
Did you sucpicion that they were
contemplating such a move?' asked
the neighbor.
No, we never suspicioned nary con-
temptation. After I'd runned the
conceited upstart off the premises with
the mop didn't think he'd have in
surance to speak to Samanthy agin.
An she seemed to appear so consigned,
SO consigned that l never respected
her Of having any underhanded con-
tentions. But all the time-so I've
heerd since-they used to meet clan
-destinely, when thought Samanthy
was at meeting, an decoct their plan
to run off and elope. Well Samanthy
has made her bed and she'll have to
lie on it. l wash my hands of the on
grateful girl from this time forthwi
Did you make any effort to inter-
cept them?'
No; you see we didn't know it, or
else we'd intercepted 'em within an
inch Of their lives
Il mean did you try TO have them
stopped when you found they were
gomez
'Yes, indeed. Father telescoped to
five or six towns. an gave their pre-
scriptiOn-cOst him Loo Of money, too;
but he said he wouldn't mind spending
the price of n cow to get Samantha
back. But we never hcered nothing
from them, an told father to let 'em
alone, and they'd come home after a
while with i've or six children behind
'em. But tell you, Mrs Blobbs, they
shan't set n foot in this house except
over the dead body of my defunct
corpse. You just remember that
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
..LOOKING FOR C. H..

"James ManviIIe, what are you do
ing i'm this town, anyway z" asked the
cOurf of an old seed, who was led forth
at slew pace.
"Sr eaking to me 2" asked the pris
0ner. looking around the room in a
vacant way.
"Here, old pairiot-here l am !" cal
led the court.
"And here I am J" said the prisoner,
folding his arms.
"YOu are under arrest for loafiug
arOund-hard up-nO home-being a
vagrant," continued his Honor.
"1've got business i'm this town." re-
piled James, after taking long time
to reflect.
"Polishing lamp posts ?"
"N0znr."
"Holding boxes DOWN."
"Nozur."
"Well, what them"
al am i'm this town on a still hunt,
Mr.. Esquire Judge"
"Stiil hunting for a square meal, /
suppose
"NOZur. / am looking for T.. r"
&C. II. stands for cold rabbit" said
the court, crossing his hands over his
head. 81 don't believe you will find
any cold rabbit in Detroit just now"
81 don't want any cold rabbit, SIR,
replied the prisoner, looking very dig
nified. al want TO find Charles Ross. :,
"AhI well, you must be tired and
discouraged, and L will give you a
rest for thirty days"
II want no rest, SIR"
"But you'll have to take one"
al won't, SIR"
He did, though. 1t took four off,
GERS to lift him into the Black Maria,
but once in he seemed very much at
home, and appeared to want nothing
but some California pears to make him
Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
.CAST0R[A,

Is q pleasant and perfect substitute in all cases
for Castor Oil. CastOria is the result of an old
Physicians effort to produce. for his own prac.
taste and and free from gripins
DIR. Samuel Pitcher. of Hyannis,, Mass. sue.
a pnrgative agent as pleasant to take A.
honey, and which possesses all the desirable
properties of Castor Oil. fftt -Nl
1t is adapted to all ages, but is especially roc.
commended to mothers as u reliable remedy
for all disorders OF the stomach and bowels OF
children. 1t is certain, agreeable, absolutely
harmless. and cheap. 1t should be used foi
wind collie, sour stomach, storms. costiveness
Group. &c. then children can have sleep and
mothers may rest.
j. b. ROSE & CO., of 46 Dey Street. New
York. are the sole preparers of Castoria, after
DIR. Pitchers recipe,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24

Head, Ringworm, Ulcers, Sores,
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in the
Bones, Side and Head, Female Weak
ness, Sterility, LeucolTh9a, arising
from internal liberation, and uterine
disease, Syphilitic and Mercurial dis
eases, DrOpsy, Dyspepsia, Emacia-
tion, General Debility, and for Puri-
flying the Blood.
This Sarsaparilla is a combination of
. vegetable Observation-Disclosures Man
drake, Y elbow Dock-with the Iodides
of Potassium and Iron, and is the
most efficaciOus medicine yet known
for the diseases it is intended to cure.
Its ingredients are so skilfully
combined that the full Alternative
effect of each is assured, and while
il is SO mild as to be harmless even
to children, it is still SO effectual as
to purge out from the system those
impurities and corruptions which
develop into loathsome disease.
id The reputation it enjoys is derived
from its cures, and the confidence
which prominent ply sicians all over
the country repOse in it proves their
experience of its usefulness.
Certificates attesting its virtues
have accumulated, and are con-
stantly being received, and as many
of these cases are publicly known,
they furnish convincing evidence of
the superiority of this Salsaparilla
over every other Alternative medicine.
So generally is its superiority to any
other medicine known that we need
do no more than TO assure the public
that the best qualities it has ever
possessed are strictly maintained.
ft PRRP4RED ny
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical d'.d analytical Chemists.
~oLD Ef All. DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
Ayers
.SarSaparilla

For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases Fry
sipelas, Rose or ST. An
thongs Fire, Eruptions
and Eruptive diseases
of the skin, Ulcerations
of the Liver, Stomach,
Kidneys, Lungs, Pim-
pies, Pustules, Boils,
Blotches, Tumors, Tet-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

is adapted To the tough muscles, cords and flesh
of horses and animals. 1t has performed more
wonderful cures OF Spavins. Strain Wind
gall, Scratches. Swceny. ami General Lame
ness, than all other remedies in existence. Read
what the great fNpressuI:n SAY OF it:
NEW YORK January 1871
= Every owner Of horses should give the CEN
rAUk LINlMKNT Il trial. We consider it the best
article ever used in our stables.
H. MAiSH, Supt.l Adams EN. Stables, n. y. .
"E. PLU fZ Supt. u s. In. Stables, N. I.
'AI.B'f S.OLiN, Supt Nat EX. Stables. NY
' MONTGOMERY. ALA. Aug. IT. 1874.
GENTLEMEN,-i have used over one gross OF
Centnur Lini.nent, yellow wrapper. on the
mules of my plantation, besides dozens OF the
family ,Liniment for my negroes. I want to
purchase it at the wholesale price, ami will
thank you 10 snip me by Savannah steamer one
gross of each Kind, Messrs, a. 4. stewnrtN " Co.
will pay yonr bill on presentation.
Respectfully, JAMES DARROw.''
The best patrons of the Liniment are Farmers
and Veterinary Surgeons. 1t heals Calls
Wound, an,l Poll-evil, removes SweIIings, and
is worth millions Of dollars to Farmers i.iv
cry men stock growers. Sheo p Ia iser, and those
having horses or cattle.
These Liniments are warranted by the pro-
prietors. and IL bottle will be given TO any Far
rier or Physician who lies Tres to test them.
sold everywhere.
LabratOry of J. B. Rose & Co.,
46 DEY ST. NEW YORK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
COLONEL spENcER's SPOONS.

1t is told of Colonel Charles Spencer
Counselor-at-Law, that some year!
ago he had to defend one Marshall
charged with larceny, and against
whom there was very strong evidence
Before the trial Spencer went to hi.
client and told him that his only
chance of escape was IN a plea of in
sanity, and he advised him to play the
lunatic, and to answer, all questions
put TO him with the word spoons.
The day of. the trial came OIL, and
Marshall took his place in the dock,
pale, haggard, and Withholding. -
Guilty or not guilty?' asked the
clerk. .@s
Spoons 7 bawled the prisoner, with
blank stare.
Come, plead guilty or not guilty,
repeated the clerk. .s.-s5 AZ ---a l.- 3
Spoons was the only reply.
Prisoner, will you answer the ques-
iions put TO you, or do yo want to he
punished for cOntemptl' asked The
Judge.
Spoons, bawled the prisoner, still
unmoved.
AT this point the counsel for the
prisoner inierfered, and told theC Court
ihat his client was not in n condit ion
to be put on trial, as he was evidently
not responsible for his actions, and IL
was al outrage on free citizens, &c.
DO you understand what is. said p
asked the Judge. addressing the pris
Oner.
Spoons was his reply, in accents
wild.
1t was evident that the man was
crazy, and the Judge ordered him dis.
charged. He was taken charge Of by
his friends, who were present, and
left the Court with him. Counselor
Spencer followed them, aud, congrat-
ulating him ON his escape, suggested
that it might be "a good idea to pay
him his fee. His client stared al him
in blank aniazelnent, and moved away
with the simple remark, 'SpOOns.-N.
Y. WOrid. ri
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
5: :: :CENT'A
rs.
White, for the Human Family.
Yellow, for Horses and Animals.

These LiRiments are simply tile wonder of the
world The effects are little less than marvel
lous, yet there are some thing which they will
not do. They will not cure cancer mend
broken bones, but they will always allay pain
They have Strengthened fingers. cured chronic
rheumatism OF many Years stan'iing, and III K en-
the pains from terrible burns and scalds. which
has never been done by any other article.
The White Liniment is for the human fam
lily. 1t will drive iRhcum atism. Sciatica and
Neuralgia from the system; cure Lumbago,
Chillblains, Palsy. Itch, and most Cutaneous
EruptiOns; it extracts frost from frozen hands
and feet. and the poison of bites and stfngs
OF vcnOmOus reptiles it subdues swcllings and
alleriates pain OF ovcry Kind.
For sprains or bruises it is the most potent
remedy ever discovered. The Centaur Lin
mcnt Is usel with great efficacy Ior Sore Throat
TOothache, Caked Breasts, Earache, and
Weak Back. The following is but Il sample of
numerous testimonials:
'INDIANA HOME. JEFF. Co. May 2S, 1873
think it my duty to inform you that have
suffered much with swollen feet and chords.
have not been free from these swellngs in
eight years Now i am perfectly well. thanks
to the Centaur Liniment. The Lininent ought
to be applied warm. BENJAMIN BROWN
The proof is the trial. 1t is reliable 1t is han
dy. it is cheap. and every family should have it,
To the sick and bed-rdden, the halt and lame
to the wounded and sore. we say. IS come and
be healed"
To the poor and distressed who have spent
their money for worthless medicines, Il bottle
of Centaur Liniment " ill be given without
charge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-24
OSHKOSH FUN.

In Wisconsin there is town called
Oshkosh. 1t is regarded by the peo-
pie of that section as '.great place
for fun" And if we admit that the
local definition of ''fun" be correct, its
repute is not undeserved. Ef
1t CHANGED recently that a minister
from another part of the State started
10 90 10 Oshkosh. He went a few
miles on his journey when he was
shocked by meeting man hmping
along with the blood running down
one side of his face. On being qnes-
toned, the man said he had been up
10 Oshkosh "having a little fun with
the boys" F
Two miles further on another man
was met with an arm in sling, q
bnnged eye. and torn clothing He
teid the distance to Oshkosh, said 1t
WAS a live town, and that he had been
up there "having little fun with the
boys"
Pondering on these facts. the minis,
ter proceeded pensively until he came
TO man seated by the side of the road
with a sprained arm and one ear. He
was washing the locality whence the
other had been bitten of. The min
lister stopped and expressed his SYM
pathy. The man ayerred that it was
nothing, he had merely been up to
Oshkosh having little fun with the
boys. "But," said the minister, Sc
verely, "what do you suppose your
wife will say when she sees you in
this state 2"
The man smiled sardonic smile,
and putting his hand into his pocket,
brought forth piece of nose, section
of scalp, with hair attached, and q
piece of cheek bitten from his antago
nist's face, and holding them up to the
minister. said: "What do you sup
pose his wife will say when she sees
him?" The minister silently went his
way, a sadder and sager man.