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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-10-05

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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-10-05
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
THREE DAYS IN A BEAR TRAP.


The Bangor (Me) WAig of the l9lh
inst. says: Newell Alexander. q
Micmac Indian, aged about sixty-nine
who was OH his way from Quebec 10
Houlton and Woodstock, and who
passed through Winn last week. was
caught in a bear trap last Friday night
which was set by Alexander McMain.
of Mattawaumkeag, in the woods
about forty rods from the sunkcn
bridge, two and a-half miles from
Mattawamkeag, on the old military
road. He lay there until 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon. when Edward IIa-
mel and John Savard found him, hav-
ing been attracted to him by his hoarse
and faint cries for help. lie had heard
the carriages passing up and down the
road, and had cried for help, but the
sound of the wheels probably drown
ed his voice. Some persons heard but
were afraid. lie had plenty to eat
with him, but could not eat, as he was
nearly choked for want of water. lie
had in his possession a dipper, with
WHICH he dug down three feet into the
earth, and was dipping up the mud
aud sucking the water from it. He
had all ak with him, with which he
made a wedge, driving it behind his
leg. thereby easing the pressure some-
what. lie was caught just above the
ankle of the right foot; but fortunate
~ no teeth entered the leg. lie is
now at s. Il. Gatcs' with his wound
dressed By a physician, and
it is expected he will recover"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
HOW OYSTERS BUILD HOUSES.

A poor, weak thing is the body Of
an oyster. apparently incapable of do
ing anything at all. Yet, what mar
velous house he builds around his del
icate frame. When an oyster is first
born, he is a very simple, delicate dot,
as il were, and yet he is born with
two shells upon him. For some un-
known reason he always fixes himself
upon his round shell, never by his fiat
shell, and. being once fixed, he begins
to grow-but he only grows in sum
mer. Inspect an oyster closely and it
will be seer that it is marked with
distinct lines. AS the rings we OBJ
serve in the section of a trunk of a
tree denote years of growth, so do the
markings on an oyster shell tell us
how many years he has passed in his
.'bcd" at the bottom of the sea. The
way in which an oyster grows his
shell is a pretty sight. have watched
it frequently. The beard of an oyster
is not only his breathing organ, i. c,
his lungs, but also his feeding organ,
by which he conveys his food TO his
complicated mouth, with its four lips.
When the warm, calm days OF June
come the oyster opens its shell, and,
by means of his beard begins building
au additional story to his house. This
hc does by depositing very, very fine
particles of carbonate of lime till at
last they form a substance as thin as
silver paper, and exceeding fragile.
Then he adds more, till at last the
new shell is as hard as the old shell.
When oysters are growing their shells
they must be handled very, carefully,
as the new growth of shell will cut
like broken glass, and a wound on the
finger from an oyster shell is often
V ry poisonous. sds H.t .5.. lEaa'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
HIS CONTRIBUTORS NOT WANTED.

a. 2
There were score or more of wo-
men gathered together at Mr.. Johl.-
sons house. Mr.. johnson is a good
hearted man and q respectable citizen,
though he is rather skeptical about
some things. The women had just
organized The Foreign Benevolent
Society when Mr.. Johnson entered
the room. He was at once appealed
to to donate few dollars as a found
alton 10 work or. and Mrs. Graham
added
st would be so pleasant in after
years for you to remember, that you
gave this society its first dollar and
its first kind word..' Ts
He slowly opened his wallet, drew
out ten-do!lar bill, and as the ladies
smacked their lips and clapped their
hands, he asked:
SIS this, society organized to aid, the
poor of foreign countries 2
'Yes-yes-yes" they chorused.
And it wants money!
-sYes-yesr
well, now,' said Johnson, as he
folded the bill in tempting shape,
there are twenty married women
here. If there are fifteen of you who
can make oath that you have combed
your children's hair this morning,
washed the dishes, BACKED the cook
81 nd 10 he dc
this ten dollars
L have,' answered two of the crowd,
and the rest said:
'Why, now Mr.. Johnsonr
IF fifteen of you can make oath that
your husbands are not wearing socks
with holes in the heels, this money is
yours continued the wretch.
Just hear him. they exclaimed, each
one looking at the other.
IF ten of you have boys without
holes in the knees of their pants, this
~ goes to the society 7 said Johnson
Such man = they whispered.
IF there are five pair of stockings i'm
this room that don't need darning mi
hand ever the money = he went on. 4 /,
Mr.. Johnson said Mrs. Graham,
with great dignity, the rules of this
society declare that no money shall be
contributed except by members, and
as you are not a member l beg that
you will withdraw and let us proceed
with the routine business Wash-
iHJtOn Chronicle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

HOW THEY TREAT COLORED DEM
OCRATS In ARKANSAS. ~
Lewisburg CArk.) Correspondence Little Rock
Herald.
A cOlored man who has been can
vassing the county Of Conway in the
interest of Tilden and Hendricks was
severely dealt with last evening at
Hays School house, eight miles east
of this place. He boarded the Ella
Hughes at the above town, and a re-
porter of the Herald cleaned from
him the following facts: a
His name ia John Stansell, stwen-
ty-one years of age, and has an intelli-
gent look that does not deceive one
who converses with him. He is we'll
posted upon the political situation OF
the country, and the arguments used
by him in favor of the Democratic
ticket are sensible and worthy even if
uttered by older heads. A large
crowd had assembled at the church
where he delivered his speech, and
listened to him attentiyely throughout
He was very much pleased at his
seemingly good luck. and felt that he
had convinced some of his auditors
that his cause was the right one.
Leaving the church about ten. O'Clock,
(sfter the meeting adjourned) he start
ed for home, some of the persons to
whom he had been speaking follow
ing. Arriving at a dark portion of
the woods he was assailed by the mob
who had been flattering him along the
road, making him believe that he had
enlisted them in his cause, and severe
ly beaten, robbed of his money, and
shamefully treated in every way. His
back was horribly bruised, while ms
collar-bon had the appearance of be-
ing broken in two places. lie com-
planned Of it giving him considerable
pain, and his cOuntcnance and actions
Indicated as much. .i ....
Stansel is Oh his way TO VanBuren,
where his parents reside. and says
that he will return to that same church
when he RECEIVERS, and prove to the
Republican Ku-KluX that he is mot
dead, but slcepeth." Our victim was
formerly a waiter ut the railroad cat
ing house at lsusscllyille, and says
that he has been saving his money for
some time past in order to make the
Centennial campaign in favor of the
Democratic nominees. aa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

Belknap. After il was concluded he
expressed desire to see thePresident.
you do, do you,' sold Belknap; then
l will take you up and introduce you.'
Belknap added pleasantly and with
swagger of seeming levity, However,
if you go out on the streets with me
you must expect to be stared at. |
don't mind it, as l am used to it, The
kaOkuk man says that the President
received them very cordially and
chatted with Belknap as if with tried
and trusted friend.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
HONEST SAM TILDEN.
ACAMPAIGN SONG FOR GENERAL USE.

r
For the Enquirer.l
Sam Tilden is a gentleman. Eu
A true and honest man, sir,
And when we call for honest work,
He's just the chap 10 answer.
lie represents the very truths
That we have all been drilled in.
Aud we coulint have 10 lead rs on
4 better man than Tilien.
The thieves and rogues have ruled the land
And all the people swindled,
Expenses every year increase.
While revenues have dwindled.
Ills time to drive the rats and mice
From out the Treasury bnil,lin',
There's only one can do the job, .#t.
Aud him we call sam Tilden.
The Empire State, so proud and great
Was on the verge of ruin;
With Tilden for its Governor
Twas saved from such undoin', |
Because the task of smashing rings
Needs work that he is skilled in
The man we want for President
Is Honest Old Sam T1lien.
He drove out official thieves,
And stopped their shameful plunder,
And the way ho brought the taxes down 3
Made people shout and wonder.
So now we want the orfices
With honest fellows filed in, !
And at their head aIe bound to place ...
That honest man, sam Tilden.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

BAYAKD TAYLOR tells of Yankee
burg one muddy day, met the Grand
Duke Constantine. The sidewalk was
not wide enough for two to pass, and
the street was very deep in filth. The
American took silver rOuble from
his pocket, shook it in his closed hand,
and cried out, Grown or tail E'Crown,
guessed the Duke. Your Iighness
has won,' cried the American, looking
at the roubIe and stepping into the
mud. The next day the Yankee was
invited by the Grand Duke 10 dinner
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

THERE is an old lady near Westmin-
lister, Mass, who for fifteen years has
lived entirely alone. She is eighty
three wears old and entirely blind, yet
she makes her own fires in the old
fashioned fireplace, prepares her meals,
aud does the general work OF the
house. She owns considerable prop
erty, but does not care to squander it
on hired help or companions.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

A DlsslrATED old negro in Mont
gomery, Alabama, while watching the
monkeys in the menagerie in that city,
spoke thus: Dem children got too
much sense TO come outer dat cage;
white folks cut dar tails off and set 'em
to votin' and maxim constite wtions.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
A MArrEn of interest-A coupon.

a MATTER of interest-A coupon.
A FLAGGING industry-the paving
business.
| FAvoRIrE jewelry for horse fanciers
Studs.
| THE lazy club has, up to the present
writing, failed to wake up energy suf-
| ficient TO organize. -Is.
The softer the head the harder il is
to drive anything into it. 81
THE color of some mems hair is a
beautiful bald.
PEorI.E are beginning to get tired
of carrying two or three pounds of
silver in their pockets and are begin
ming to buy beer with it.
BY a sad mistake in its makeup one
OF the eastern papers headedGovernor
Hayes letter of acceptance, Symptoms
OF Catarrh.'
To write good lOve-letter, you
ought TO begin without knowing what
you mean to say, and to finish with
out knowing what you have written.
AN Essex farmer is obliged to chalk
his nose every time he takes walk
round the farm, to save himself from
an old bull which has strong antip-
athy to red.
THE summer duster for gentlemen
will have a bird d's-cye view of theCen-
tennial of the taiiboard, and a map of
Wagner's hymn book on the front. U
On learning the number of revolu-
tions of the great Corliss engine per
minute, Dom Pedro said THAT beats
our South American republics.
a NEIGHRORING tanner notifies the
public that parties leaving their hides
will have them thoroughly tanned and
dressed in satisfactory manner.
'sDoEs this razor take hold well "a
asked the smiling barber. a,si'
"Yes," replied the unhappy victim,
sit takes hold we'll, but it don't let go
worth a cent"
HARVEY discovered the circulation
of the blood before he was thirty-fOur.
Yet some editors get to be oyer
hundred before they can discover the
exact circulation of their own news
papers.
A FEW weeks since, a Chicago
drummer saw young lady plowinga q
field in Maccupin, Ill. lie stopped
and asked: "Whep do you begin
cradling! z" Not until the heads are
better filled than yours" was the SEN
tentious reply. t
SAID Denver prisoner to his Hon.
or: You've sent me up every Sum-
mer for four years, and I've missed
the Fourth of July every time. Make
it so I'll get out before the Fourth,
This is the last Centennial l expect 10
spend on e,rth, and I don't want to
spend it in Jail
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

SAYS the New HavenRegister: 'Mr
Hayes was nominated by the Came
roms, Conklings, Packards, Babcocks,
and sthe confidential advisers OF the
administration and if elected he can
no more escape their control than
pigmy in the hands of a giant II
they can elect him. they can use him
or break down his administration
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

Hamburg, although. for aught know
he had heard of it, though it was hard
ly possible, for his letter is dated on
the very day this transaction took
place at Hamburg. He says not one
word about these various occurrences
which the Senator from Indiana has
been accustomed to bring to the atten-
ton of the country so often and SO
forcibly, and so earnestly. -saeA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

Two IIiberniaus were passing
stable which had rooster on it for a
weather vane, when one addressed
the other thus:
Pat, wahat's the reason they didh't
put "a hin up there instid of a rooster p
AN sure replied Pat. that's aisy
enough. Don't ye see it would be in
convanient togo for the eggs!'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
A NIGHT AT A JAPANESE INN.

81 20 Chror 'cle.
We entered the village, which was
once city containing over million
Of inhabitants, and put up at a native
hotel kept in native style. Again
obeying the custom of undressing the
feet, we passed many guests sitting
upon mats and making their chop.
sticks Ay in a way that would make
Yankee envious even in a railroad
eating house. Up stairs we went, and
were shown into a room whose walls
consisted merely of paper, partitioning
one room from another, but which
were scrupulously clean. Ordering
supper and some native wine, we
were quickly served by a rather good
looking maid. While awaiting the
result of our order we were served
with 'tidbit pastry and with some
sack-ee, also a bowl containing live
Goals, together with pipes after which
giving us time for a smoke,the courses
began with fish, not cooked enough
for our taste, then eggs, chicken, sweet
potatoes, rice and tea. No bread was
served us nor butter, but. as the tea
was remarkably fine and the eggs,
though small, duly seasoned with rock
salt, we made good meal, rendered
awkward by the lack OF experience in
using the chop sticks, which were pen
Gil shaped and used by holding or
pressing the food between the ends,
the guests meanwhile peeping through
the partitions and giggling at our
frantic efforts to eat gracefully. While
eating supper the governor OF the
place sent u constable to obtain our
names and residence, that we might
be placed under police protection, we
being the first white men that ever
spent Il hi Int i'll the place. Supper
being over, we took u short walk
through the town, and as there were
many pilgrims in the place who had
never seen a Caucasian before, we
were the Conserved of all observers"
especially our FREUD, All Euglishman,
WIZ Is SiA lcCt lWO ihOuce III MS
stocking feet, making him giant
among them. Going back to the hotel
our friend asked us it we wished a
bath and shampoo; answering in the
Affirmative, he gave the order, and
hearing a long, low and somewhat sad
whistle, which we had heard both by
day and by night i'll YOkOhama-and
which, though it had excited our curl
osity, we had failed to inquire the
reason of-he went into the street and
brought in a blind man. whom he said
was to do the shampooing. The bath
being ready we went down stairs and
were shown into room, whose wet
floor proved it to be in constant hse.-
After finishing our bath we donned
our gown and returned TO our room,
where the "blind man. took us in
charge. Commencing with our feet,
he knuckled us all over, prying in he.
tween every joint and muscle of our
back and limbs, excepting the region |
Of the chest, aud which, after he was
through, made us feel as timber as an
These shampooers, it is said,
are made blind in their childhood,
that they may ply their vocation with
out injuring the susceptibilities of any |
one. The sun rose nnclOuded on the |
morning, and after a break !
fast served on the floor, similar in
quality to the supper of the evening |
before, I'VE paid our bill, which
to 81 75-this for both of |
us, Including our wine. .....,. ..t..5l
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
NEW TAILORING
m
IL S t a b Ii s h m e n t

.,i5asm H. C. MUETING
WOuld INFORM the people of Ravenna and vicin
ity, that he has opened shop in the AlleG
Block. two doors east of r. Little's Grocery
Store, on Main Street, and is prepared to do al
work entrusted to him. in workmanlike man.
ner. and at reduced prices. From many years
experience in the business he feels confident OF
his ability to give entire satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Cutting Garments
to be made by women.
Rayenna. Oct. 1869. 5S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
Valuable Farm forSale

.roi.e farm of about 10 acres situated in
wi,dham, 1own.hip Buildings all in good
,ensir. valuable Sugar Camp and fixtures: ::
nayar n hin Ell OF water also q very CHOICE
sSsESa as vATRR Orchardiug comprises
cIoire seLections of Fruit Price and terms
r.s.ons nshIe Can ON or address -tss-a -. .t4ft
's~s' r. d. SNOW
Real Estate Agent.
Windhsm. D.
Or the pronriet,r. s. E. WILSON.
July 9. 1em. 0t-s~. WV
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17
C. L. BELDEN,

DHYSICIAN AND SURG GEON.-Ohee in
Empire Building; Residence on Vine
street. second door north Of I. Unions.
Ravenna. May p. 1876 4A-ys
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-08-17

HOW THEY TREAT COLORED DEM
OCRATS IN ARKANSAS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-08-31
TRIRuTE a. EspEC,r.

WHEREAS, II has pleased Almighty God,
in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our
midst, our worthy and well beloved broth
er, William French, in the prime OF his
manhood and
WHEREAS, 1t is fitting that we should
place upon record some token OF our es-
teen for his character and merits in accor-
dance with ancient usage therefore,
Rrsolre8, That in the death OF our wor-
thy brother, we recognize the Christening
hand OF q mcrciful God, who taketh to
Himself those He loves
RcaOircd, That the Lodge has lost a wor-
thy brother whose work was always square
and the community good citizen, whose
worth was appreciated by all with whom
he came in contact, and whose loss is ire
parable.
Rcsoired, That we tender our sincere
sympathy to his grief stricken widow and
children, in this their sad affection, remind
ing them that what is their loss is his gain.
Resolred, That the Lodge be draped in
mourning and that the members wear the
usual badge OF mourning for the space OF
thirty days, in respect to the memory OF
our departed brother
u. w. POLSLEY,
Il. S. BICKEL, Committee.
c. SHREWSBURY, }
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-08-31

PERsoSALs.-We had a very pleas
ant call on Friday, from W. S. Down
err, Esq editor of the Huntington
Adcatiser. This was the first time
we ever had the pleasure of meeting
this gentleman. We found him in
telligent and agreeable. He reports
the Adrertissra as doing a Hourishing
business. lie also says that the De-
mocracy ofhisSenatorial District will
roll up larger majority this fall,
than was ever before given in the
counties comprising it.
Judge Hoge of Putnam, spent a
couple of days in our town last week,
r. A. Guthrie, Esq, Of this place
has been nominated by the Republi-
cans of Putnam, as their candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney. We are
inclined to the belief that Frank has
too much sense to accept of such n
cheap compliment.
f. A. Polsloy, of this county, has
been rendered by the Executive Com
mittoe Of jackson County, the posi-,
ton of candidate for Prosecuting AT
torncy on the Republican ticket of
Jackson county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-08-31
scIlnlOrinI Conyen.ion.

A Convention OF the Democratic party
OF The 9Th Senatorial District, for the pur-
pose OF nominating q candidate TO repre-
sent said District in the Senate OF West
Virginia, is hereby called to meet in the
town OF Rayenswood, August 9th, 1885,
The counties OF Jackson, Mason Ronne and
Putnam, are requested 10 select Delegates
TO represent them in this Convention
W. b, GIBBS, Chairman
Tx. Com. 5th Sen. Dist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-08-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mn. EpITom--You will announce to the
voters Of Mason county, that am candi-
date for election 20 the Office OF Assessor OF
District No. 9, subject only to the will OF
tho people. A. j. WATTERS0N.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-08-31

FAIR IrEMs,-The Mason County
Fair will be held SeptemberGth, It'll,
Sth and 9th, Admission % cts; chill
dren 10 cts.
At the Fair this year, everything
can be locked up at night, and album
dant watchmen will guard the build
ings and grounds.
Almost without exception, the
same Exhibitors will be here this
year that were present last year, and
besides many new Exhibitors.
The Centennial department is to
be filled with historical curiosities,
relies, old furniture, &c. 1t will be
very interesting.
There will be lots of the incest
things immaginablo to be seen at the
Fair this year; bring in the whole
family, and stay fordinner
Some Gothic finest cattle IN the Uni,
ted States will be on Exhibition at
the Fair this year. We hear of a
$4,000 COW, and a $4,000 bull that
will be on the ground.
Como to the Fair and see your
friends from all over the county,
What young lady is going to take
the "bIuc ribbon" for the best bread?
Some of our merchants are talking
ofmaking displays at the Fair,
The Fair this year will be little
Centennial within itself