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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
HUNTING A WILD HORSE.

| For several months past band O
wild horses have been roaming ovel
the plains in this vicinity ofPineBluffs
forty miles east of here, drinking daily
of the waters of Lodge Pole Greek. +,
fine large stream near that place. Ths
leader of the band is large, elegantly
proportioned, jet black stallion, with
sweeping raven tail and manc, fiery
eye and majestic mien.
Five days ago aparty of cattle herd.
ers decided to give chase to this wild
monarch of the boundless plain, and
mounting fresh and fleet steeds set out
upon his trail. They had arranged
for frequent changes of animals, with
the view of keeping him in that i'm
mediate vicinity and wearing him out
by giving him no rest.
The band OF flyers was found, and
then commenced the long and ardu-
Gus struggle between men used to the
ways of wild horses and cattle, skilled
in every deyice for cutting out. round
ing up &C., and an untamed rover of
the plains, full of subtle equine strate-
gy, of wonderful speed and incalcula-
Bile nerve, bottom aud powers of en-
durance.
For five days and nights has the
chase continued Several of the herd
ers' horses have been killed by riding,
but when our informant left PineBlu
the noble stallion was praDcing around
at the head of a band of tame horses,
seemingly as fresh and vigorous as
though he had never known fatigue,
On the second day he was separated
from his wild companions, and has
since been kept away from them.
Mr.. Cole, the leader of the pursuers,
is confident that he will yet capture
the magiiicent steed, and proposes to
follow him to the end. Several wild
horses have been captured in the vi.
cinity during the past year.-lOmaha
Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
no.srweea,s Confession.

The New York Herald of the 10th
inst. publishes the so-called confession
of Boss Tweed, which occupies more
than two entire pages of that paper.
1t throws but little light upon his
transactions with the City Treasury
and with many more or less notori-
Gus persons further than his testimony
before the Committee OF Aldermen
has thrown. The document now pub
lished purports to be the one which
was put into the hands of theAttorney
General some time ago, aud which
that officer returned as of no value.
According to Tweed, the story which
he has been telling is substantially the
same as his confession.
What is now given for the first time
is long list of checks. This is the
most suggestive part of the confession !;
but without further testimony the
value of the checks as evidence is
comparatively slight. The important
question ia for what these checks were
given. They may be of great value.
The checks, notes, drafts, loans, dona
tions, lawyers fees, investments and
charities, occupying several columns
of space, amount to $I,6OO,OOO. The
list appears to be one of all, the pay
ments made by Tweed, both officially
aud in private capacity; and those
considered by hlm most valuable have
long since been made public through
Carolin O'Brien Bry ant.
Mr.. Tweed says that his personal
property at no time has ever exceeded
his floating obligations and from the
amount realized from the sales of per-
sonal and real property, the following
amounts were lost and expended as
follows: Lost on the Metropolitan
Hotel, $60O,OOO; paid his counsel for
legal services, $500, 600 ;sundry expen-
ses in trials, outside of counsel, $780,
600. His outside speculations, such
as in Wall street, lave been about
even as to loss and profit.
The first statement was regarded by
the Attorney General and his advis-
ers as insufficient, and as bearing on
its face evidence that it was not the
full and frank confession as to his ac-
in crime which Tweed had
promised in his well-khown letters to
Charles O'Conor. Tweed, hearing
this fact. supplemented his confession
by a second paper, in whicn he gave
an account, similar to that recently
made before the Aldermen, of his con-
nection with the Erie Railroad and
the Central Railroad.
Tweed says that in conversation
with A. Oakev Hall, then Mayor, re-
lative to the examination of the vouch-
ers by the Sub. Committee Of Citizens,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

participate in this enterprise, and spac'
has hitherto been, and stiTl is reserved
in the Exhibition buildings for the use
of exhibitors from the United States
to the exclusion of other parties who
have been applicants therefor.
In order that our industries may be
properly represented at the Exhibition
an appropriation will be needed for
the payment of the salaries and ex
penses of the Commissioners, for the
transportation of goods, and for other
| purposes III connection with the OBJ
ject in view, as May next is the tine
| fixed for the opening of the Exhibi
ton, if our citizens are to share the
advantages of this international com
petition for the trade of other nations
the necessity of immediate action Is
apparent. To enable the United
States to cooperate in the Information
al Exhibition which was held in Wen
ma in 1873, Congress then passed a
resolution making an appropriation of
100000. and authorizing the Presi-
dent to appoint certain number of
practical artisans and scientific men,
who should attend the exhibition, and
report their proceedings and observa-
tions to him. A provision was also
made for the appointment of mum.
Der of honorary commissioners. I
have felt that prompt action by Con-
gress in accepting the invitation of the
government of France is of so much
interest to the people of this country.
and so suitable to the cordial relations
between the governments of the two
countries, that the subject might prop
erly be presented for attention at your
your present session.
The government Of Sweden and
Norway has addressed an official in
vitation to this government to take
part in the International Prison Con-
gress to be held at Stockholm next
year. The problem which the Con-
gress proposes to study. allow to Di-
ninish Crime" is one in which all civ
ilized nations have an interest in com
mon, and the Congress of Stockholm
seems likely to prove the most import
ant convention ever held for the study
of this grave question.
Under authority of q joint resolution
of Congress, approved February 18th
1875, commission was appointed by
my predecessor to represent the United
Prison Congress-, having been at the
earnest desire OF the Swedish govern
ment postponed to 1878, his commits
sion was renewed by me.
An appropriation of $1,000 was
made in the sundry civil service act of
1875 to meet the expenses of the Com
missioners. l recommend the reap
preparation of that sum for the same
purpose, the former appropriation
having been covered into the Treasury
and being no longer available for the
purpose without further action by
Congress.
The ubject is brought to your at
tention at this time in view of the cir
which render it highly de-
sirable that the Commissioner should
proceed to the discharge of his i'm
portant duties Immediately.
AS the several acts of Congress pro-
viding tor detailed reports from the
different departments of the govern
ment at the beginning of the regular
anv further reference to the subjects |
of public interest.
lSignedl r. B. HAYES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
THE USES OF THE LEMON.

AS writer in the London Lancet
remarks, few people know the value
of lemon juice. A piece of lemon
bound upon a corn will cure it in a
few days it should be renewed night
and morning. A free use of lemon
juice and sugar will alwaws relieve a
cough. Most people feel poorly in the
Spring, but ii they would eat a lemon
before breakfast every day for week
with or without sugar, as they like
they would find it better than any
medicine. Lemon juice used accord
ing to this recipe will sometimes cure
consumption Put dozen lemons in
to cold water and slowly bring to q
boil /; boil slowly until the lemons are
soft, then squeeze until all the juice is
extracted, and add sugar to your taste
and drink. In this way use one dozen
lemons a day. If they cause pain or
loosen the bowels too much, ,lessen the
quantity and use only five or six day
until you are better, and then begin
again with a dozen day. After using
five or six dozen the patient will be-
gin to gain flesh and enjoy food. Hold
on to the lemons, and still use them
freely for several weeks more. An
other use for lemons is for a refresh
ing drink in Summer, or in sickness
atany time. Prepare as directed above,
and add water and sugar. But in or
der to have this keep well, after boil
ing the lemon, squeeze and strain care
fully; then to every half pint of juice
add one pound of loaf or crushed SUI
gar, boil and stir few minutes more,
until the sugar is dissolved, skim care
fully and bottle. You will get more
juice from the lemons by boiling them,
and the preparation keeps better.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
ABOUT CONGREssmEN.

A sensational correspondent gives
an account of the straits of extrava-
giant and impecunious congressman in
Washington, and alleges that full 30
per cent. of members of both houses
have their pay accounts sold in adj
vance, or else are debtors in large
sums to influential money men, the
most potent of all powers for corrupt
ing congress-, as the road to the aver
age congressman's do wnfall is through
his financial necessities. His pay is in
the neighborhood of $4l6 month.
This is enough for moderate family
even in SO expensive city as WASH
ington, but if anything in the way of
fast living is attempted it becomes at
once mere nothing.
The correspondent says:
A certain Southern Senator who is
very wealthy exclaimed against the
conduct of his colleagues at the Riggs
house the other evening. The wealthy
Senator said that his poorer colleague
had borrowed money from him
small sums at q time-until, to use his
own expression, he had got into him
SLIGO He got into him after this
by pleading that he kept no bank ac-
count here, He turned him over to
brother senator who had an account of
from $4,000 to $4,000 at the banking
house of Riggs s. Co. When last heard
of this dead beat senator, who is gen.
orally considered very brilliant man,
was upon the books of the last named
lender to the amount of 1880. Just
how long this kind of money friend
ship will continue remains to be seen.
This same senator has his pay account
sold up to next June. Take men in
public life pushed to every dire neces-
sity for money, and actually employ
ing dishonest and questionable means
to secure it, and then figure out what
sort OF men they are to oppose tho
rapacious greed of subsidy rings.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
A. BIETZ,

Orers his services to the people of Portage
County in the treatment of the diseases of Hors-
es and Cattle. Having been educated in the
Berlin institute for the treatment of diseases
incident to domestic animals, and having had
one years practice in treating the diseases OF
Horses in the Prussian rmy. and been in n
this country since 1880. I feel confident Of INV
ability to give entire satisfaction to all those
who may entrust animals to my care.
A. BIETZ,
Ravenna, Dec. 10, SO. t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
A PATIENT ELEPHANT II.

"Tell nv grandchildren" writes the
Bishop of Calcutta, that an elephant
here had disease in his eyes. For
three days he had been completely
blind. His owner, an English officer,
asked DR.. Webb ii he could dO any
\ling to relieve the poor animal. The
d\,ctor said he would try the nitrate
of silver, which was remedy COM
monty applied to similar diseases in
the human eyes. The large animal
was ordered to lie down, and at first,
on application of the remedy, raised
most extraordinary roar at the acute
pain which it t-occasioned. The effect
however, was wonderful. The eye
was in a manner restored, and the an
imal could partially see. The ntxt
day when he was brought, and heard
the doctors voice, he lay down of
himself, placed his enormous head on
one side, curled up his trunk, drew in
his breath Gust like person about to
endure an operation), gave sigh of
relief when it was over, and then by
trunk and gesture evidently wished
to express his gratitude.-lV Visitor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
WE'LL DIGGING
AND DRILLING

Having recovered from my late misfortune I
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity asa
WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER
lam also prepared to clean and repair Wells
and Cistcrns.
Having had over forty years experience in
the business, can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me.
Erz5- Prices as low as those of any other man
In M The county; JSIN< KAY
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
American Work men In England.

The Manchester (England) papers
tell of pretty rough experience there
on the part of the carpenters who EN-
igrated thither from New York not
long since to work for Robert Neill "
Son. According to the Examiner
some ten or fifteen have been either
frightened out of their engagement or
persuaded to abandon it by the strik-
ing joiners, who surrounded them i'm
mediateiy upon their arrival, and
pleaded that though of different ma
tionalities they were brother work.
men, and should make q common
cause against common enemy. The
contracts under which the Americana
came to Manchester, it would appear,
were signed before they knew that any
difficulties existed in the trade there.
As guarantee of their performance
of the contract each of the men sur
rendered to Messrs Neill & Sous
chest of tools varying in value from
ElO to EGO, and these tools are to be
detained from them until they have
paid their advanced passage money.
II now they yield to the strikers per-
sua asions they will find themselves de-
prived of their tools, unable to get q
lob of work at their trade. and with
out a cent in their pockets. three
thousand miles from their homes and
friends. On the other hand, if they
90 to work, they are hooted at in the.
streets and pointed out as Yankees
who have come to England to take the
bread out o: the mouths of honest
British workmen. Nor is this all.
Two of them have been stopped by
some men, who warned them to quit
work or 'stake the consequences as
soon as the dark nights come on" At
ter this, it is presumed, We shall hear
no more about emigration OF skilled
labor from this country. The csndi-
ton OF the artisan here at the present
may not be as felicitous as it
might be, but what is the use of his
thus jumping from the frying pan III.
tn the nre ?"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
w. H. McCoNNELL, M. d..
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Twenty years experience- All forms of acute
and chronic diseases skillfully treated. Hav-
ing for years made chronic disease . speciality
iwih continue To give particular attention to
ONCE and residence No. ss Sycamore street.
4l-5mo krvenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
New Harness Shop I!

TWOULD respectfully announce to the citf-
Il zens OF Portage County that have opened
= new HARNESS SHOP one door south Of n.
Gretzinser's, on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Fark, where will be pleased to see all
those in want OF any work in my linc-
have had twenty-five years experience in
the business in some OF the best shops in the
country. and feel confident OF my ability to
give entire satisfaction to all those who may
pasronise ne
REPAIRING promptly and neatly done.
My prices will be suitei to the times. Give
me . call C. WISE,
R.venna. April 10. 1871. 45o-amo
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
o. S. BUZZELL

TVYOULD inform the people Of Portage coun-
w ty that he Is prepared to manufacture all
kinds OF LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS,
and to do general repairing promptly and in
the best manner. Also HORSE SHOEING and
GENERAL LBLACKSMrTHING.
cPrices from 10 to 20 per cent below any
heretofore charged in tn Is region. 70 r cash.
WAGONS OF all kinds constantly on hand.,
Works on Main Street, West OF e. Il p. r. X.
Depot
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
] also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS.

Well located on high rolling ground, and in the
NOS. pleasant and growing part Of the town.
Viii be sold cheap and on easy terms.
RsyennA, O.. Jan. 9. 1915 u
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
TESTIMONIALS.

Ravenna, March 20. 1875.
NE o. 8. RUzzELL: Dear Sir:-My Wagon that
purchased of you about two years ago. must
acknowledge is much better than / Iexpectcd.
Being of medium size. thought it too light for
my business. but it is just right. runSiight and
easy and have often carried on IL 1890 bricks
from my kiln. It will carry eight thousand
pounts and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs. Yours truly II. +. CARIS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

WATER-proof paper for ice cream
boxes, etc., is an innovation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

ROCKWELL & NORRIS,
Attorneys at Law and NotaryPubItc. Deusl
Block, Kent, Ohio.
Dec. 10. 1855. IL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
REAL ESTATE
Residence for Sale!

r OFFER for sale my residence, corner OF
l. Chestnut streets, Ravenna. The property Is
in good cond ition and sold Tor no fault. Terms
easy.
A. STUART.
April 8, 1873. 242s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

"NEz PERCEs," as we have been Civ
en- to understand, nicans "pisrced
noses."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
E. w. MAXSON,

Attorney and Counselor at Law possesses
superior facfiitie, for making collections In
all parts of the United States. Office over
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

=. =. TAYLOR. "a. J. d. HORTON
Attorneys and CounseIlofs at Inv, Raven
ma, Ohio. Onice in Phenix Block, over Sec
oust National Bank.
May g. is69. 36-1v.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
PETER FLATH.

IC1EII Il LA n.
0lofllier and Merchant Tailor, Hats Caps
and furnishing Goods. Poe's Building Main
Street, 8svenna, Ohio.
Oct Is. 1855. 1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
sELDrSG. Nj H-P. HUeUs, n.
BELDING &.HUGUS,

Fhysietans and Surgeons. ONCE, Main street
over Beiding = Armstrong; Drug Store
Ravenna, v.
Special attention paid to the treatment of
C0ronIc Diseases Office hours, from 10 to IL
an. TO and to y. M 235.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
j. H. NICHOLS.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Ofdce
in Phenix Block, over Brainerd 4 sons Drug
Store. 5l77
November 10 ISM asa-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

Mr. o. 3. BuzzEL..-near Sir:-In the fall OF
1Ss purchased of you aligt wagon. Weight
with box on. 5s2 pounds. Jti thimble skein,
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use have frequently drawn 900 pounds up
upon it for the first twelve yers was for set
sing tire once Yours. with hspecti
.G. LDRIDGE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

Y.E- HUrCHINS. We rHONAa
HUTCHINS & THOMAS,
ttOrneys st Law, Ravenna, Ohio Omce In
Empire Building. Mr. Hutchins will attend
Mt nj. Germs of the Common Pleas and District
courts IN Portage County. Ally
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
INSURANCE AGENCY.

W. Comm. Life and Fire Insurance
Agent. Office ON ID foor, over the Second
National Bank, Ravenna, Ohio.
Sept. %. 1853. 56-iy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
.s.CRAFTs. ND. JOHN n CRARrs n d,
CRAFTS & SON,

Physicians and Surgeons. Office in Crafts
ST.
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E. p. HATFIELD.

AttOruey and C0unselOr at Law. Ohic,
over second National Bank. Phenix Block
Ravenna, Ohio. 169-tf.
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1. H. & NJ. w. PHELPS,
Attorneys sandCounsellors ut Law,Ravenna
Ohio- Oiice over First National Bank, 3S5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25
Business Cards.

FRANCIS L. CLARK,
mecnanieai and Architectural Drauxhts-
man. Patent Once Drawing . Speciality,
No - ftnh Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa.
June6, lS73 19s-y.
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i
Mr. o. S-BUzZELL: Dear Sir-We saycbeen
using Of your one horse wagons Low Gver
two years in our lumber yard. often loadineit
with one thousand feet of green hemloGk aid
oak AMI we think il the best and easiest ruI-
ming wagon we ever had. It will carry 500
lbs aad has never cost us one dollar tor repairs
G. SUTHERLAND co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-25

&. III. GRIFFIN.
DENrIsr. ONCE over First National Bank
IL ONCE hours from a. ia. to p. m,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-01-20

The following wild goose story is
from the Anaheim Gazette: The large
f1ocks of geese that are constantly
passing over the town are frequently
shot at, but they generally fly at too
high an altitude to be reached by the
leaden missiles. Sometimes, how
ever, the shots take effect. The 9TH
er day we were watching a flock fly
ing southwark, when the report of a
gun was heard, and we observed one
of the geese begin to fall slowly.
The others, perceiving that their
comrade was wounded, uttered shrill
cries of distress and about a dozen
of them few under the wounded bird,
budding together so that their backs
formed a sort of bed, on which the
wounded one rested. They bouyed
it up for some time, the others
meanwhile looking on and manifest
ing their concern, uttering loud, dis
cordant shrieks. Finding that their
companion was unable to longer ac-
company them in their fight, they
abandoned him to his fate, and he
fell to the earth and into the arms Of
an expectant Chinaman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-01-20
s<The RnrlinrtOn H1ckeue

@The Burlington Hawkeye says:
Sometimes, what dreamy, far-away
picture of the beautiful Had Been it
calls to your memory, where you
have loved a fair young girl with all
the fervor and passionate ardor of
manly nature, when your very
soul has caught the inspiration Of
her presence, and her face has been
for you the realization of all that is
tender, fair and pure, and when the
loss of this prize has swept over
your heart like sirocco of agony
and left it dry and bitter and hard,
ten years after to look over an alley
fence when hunting for your run
away boy, and see her in the back
yard of a corner grocery, with a
draggled calico dress pinned up
over red flannel petticoat, mans
hat perched on her head and stretch
ing q tapping shirt over a line,
while she holds two clothes-pins be-
tween her teeth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-01-20

@Mr. Duffy, of Chicago, was
apparently very much annoyed last
Christmas eve, when, as he was
sneaking up the front stairs at $50,
he was confronted by Mrs. Duffy,
who demanded what he meant by
coming home at that hour and in
that condition. "Shp whispered
Mr.. Duffy, huskily placing an un-
steady finger on his lip" Sill Donsp
-hic-don' speak s'loud, Christmas
night. I'm jusht play'n Shammy
Claws to fool ch-hic-ildren."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-01-20

Many of the winter cloaks have
long, pointed hooks, lined with
plated silk, and ornamented with
cord and tassels.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-01-20

The lower hem to Grape walls in
deep mourning is q quarter Of . yard
deep. but the hem at the top is quite
narrow.
The browns are even darker than
they were last year, and there are
fewer grey shades 70 b worn thil
winter than I'D. 81