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strength, and this time he slowly but
surely carried his thumb to the side
of his nose, spread his gaunt fingers
wide in triumph, and dropped back
dead. The picture sticks by me yet.
The situation is unique. = Mark
Twain.
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AN exchange says that q new way of
fastening on ladies' hats ia to bore the
tops of their ears, put in gold loops
and have the hat strings tied through
them. Thus, step by step, we tread
the pathway to perfection, and ere the
darkness of death envelopes all the
world, man will have utilized his nose
in holding up his pants or pulling on
bis boots,
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Divorce Notice.

CAMUEL JACOBS. of Green township. in the
- county of Trumbull, ami State or Ohio, is
hereby notified that Julia . Jacobs did. on the
Sth day of April A. ID. 1878 file her petition in
the oflice of the Clerk OF the Court OF Common
Pleas within and for the county of Portage and
State of Ohio, charging the said Samuel Jacobs
with willful absence from said Julia A. Jacobs
for moro than three years last past. and asking
that she may be divorced from the said Samuel
Jacobs: which petition will stand for hearing
ut the next term of said Court
JULIA A JACOBS.
By A. A. THAYER. her Attorney.
Dated the sth day OF April. 1s7s. 5o9 -6w
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WILL LISTER, young man in Cedar
county, Nebraska, was while ago
living In clover engaged to half q
dozen young ladies, and would have
been yet if they hadn't begun inviting
each other to be bridesmaids. That
broke up Lister, and the young ladies
went in body and set fire to his home
stead, burning everything.
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NOTICE.

OMITH PARKER, whose residence is un-
~ known. will take notice. that Emeline b
Parker. on the 9th day OF March, 1873. filed her
petition in the Clerks Office Of the Common
him with wilfnl absence, and asking to be d.
1orced from him. for custody Of child and
change OF name. Said petition will be for hear
ng at the next term of said Court.
EMELINE B. HARKEB.
BY PHELPS & PHELPS, Atty's.
Rayenna. March Q, 1875.
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DIVORCE NOTICE.

"ENRY +. HUMELBAUGH, whose resi-
III dencc Is unknown, is notified that Carrie
r. lIumclbaugh on April 3rd, 1874 filed her Pc
tition in the Common Pleas Court of Portage
county, Ohio. charging saId Henry r. Humel.
baugh with wilful absence for more than three
years last past. and asking that she may he di-
vorced from him and for custody of her child.
rem. Petition for hearing at the next term OF
Court.
CARRIE r. HUMELBAUGH,
5M-6w By BRADFORD ROWLAND, Attorney.
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TRADE MARX

!D0AOIO 4uhAuS,cO anu alcoholic
stimulants. but is more espec tally. recomin d.
Ell unfaiin remedy Tor Weakness. Ennis
siOms and all diseases that follow as seq,,ence
OF abuse, such as: Loss of M emOrys sUn1ver.
sal Lassftude. Pain in the Back. DInlness
Of Vision. Prenature ola Age.i and many
a prsm,stnre grave; ali or whloi. as rule,
are first caused by devlatinE from the path OF
organs Thousands and thousands Of both sex
es all over the world, annually die with o-call-
ed consumption; but ne,lical' men we'll know
by sexual wcakness. The inev itahie effects of
spermatorrhe, Or Nervous Debility. is ., to
rendering existence wretched and. unbearable
Very often the unhappy sufferer Is tempted to
tirely destroyed. and Insanity and idiocy with,
an early grave closes the scene Any one VINO
these diseases, can visit any one Of our Insane
Asyltrmns. and the record will show that eigh
of every ten Of the cases Of insanity among their
In placing the Specific Medicine " thin the
reach of the afflicted, we feel that we are con
ferring greater act of benevoionce than we
would in giving untold wealth. The poor. sick
invalid. especially those afflicted with Nervous
Diseases. .t0o well know the vanity Of wealth
when placed in the balance with health and its
attending blessings. All over Europe, from
frozen Norway to the vine-clad hills Of italy,
from Asia to our own merry England, thOu-
cfc edicine. BY its timely use many a fellow
t has n sesrs % spssa seaDd VIII for senerstions
to come-save thousands from years OF anguish.
hing before IL is Too late dslays are dangerous
AN old, well tried and scientific preparation
one which will effect speedy and certain cure.
is within, their. reach. and placed 1t price
which all can pay.
The Specific Medicine is the result of q. life
study and many years experience in treating
these speciai ,.iscascs Full particulars in our
pamphlet, which we desirc to send free by mail
too very one. ~ sNaAN-tsShtses1 - fa&
The Specific Medicine is sold by all druggists
ut 81 per package, six packages for IS. or will
be sent free by mail on receipt of the money by
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE CO
No. ~ Mechanics Block ,sDetroit Mich
Sold in Ravenna by BELDING L ARMSTRONG;
also, by L z. Seymour u Co. 5,.'- .itt
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New Harness ShOp.

IWOULD respectfully announce to the citi-
i zcns of Portage County that have opened
= new HARNESS SHOP one door south of NJ.
Gretzinger's, on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Park. where will be pleased to see all
these in want of any work in my line 6,
have had twenty-five years experience in
the business in some of the best shops in the
country. and feel confident 0f.my ability to
give entire satisfaction to all those who may
patrOniSo ne 4t~ FL
REPAIRING promptly and neatly done.
My prices will be suited to tho times. Give
me d call I w lSEf
Ravenna. April 10. 1871. 4T-amo
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NOTICE.-The undersigned have been duly
IN appointed and qualified IS Executors Of
the last will and. testament of Mary ). Dayton.
deceased. late of Mantua. Portage County. Ohio
- ~ - .. - GEO. SHELDON.
-. n A. N. FARR.
Dated April II, 1878. 602-Sw 81 = N-Ss
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Mr.. WEBSTER, in one of his con-
versations with his biographer, made
this extraordinary statement: l am
not unaware, eaid he, 'and it would
be affectation in me to deny it, that
have a public reputation to leave
to posterity; but it has been
earned with difficulty. IL were to
live my life over again, with my pros
ent experiences, 1 would under no cir
cumstances, allow myself to enter pub
lie life. the public are ungrateful,
The man who serves the public most
faithfully receives no adequate reward.
In my own history, those acts which
have been, before God, the most dis
interested, and the least stained by
selfish considerations have been pre-
cisely those for which have been
most freely abused. No! no! have
nothing to do with politics, Sell
your iron, eat the bread of independ-
ence, support pour family with the
rewards Of honest toll, do your duty.
as q private citizen, to your country,
but let politics alone. 1t is hard life,
a thankless life.-[ Harper's Weekly.
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THE GREAT ENGIIsH REMEDY!
Gray's Specific Medicine.

Cures Pa1pit0-
t1On. Nervous
TrenOrs. Ner-
vOus. Debility.
and all Nervous
PrOstratl ON q
which are pro-
duced in many
cases by an vcr4
indul 6 e nee in
the uSeOf tobac-
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NOTICE.

DEM AMIN q. KATES. supposed 10 be re-
ID siding at Greenville, Pennsylvania. Is no.
1878, filed her petition in the Court or Common
Pleas OF Portage county. Ohio. chargfng the
duty and habitual drunk for three years
last past. praying for divorce, aAino0y and
custody of child, Thos. = Hates. Said petition
said Court after six weeks FROM the date
hereof. IDA KATES,
by ROCKWELL 4 HATIIELD i
April II. 1879. her Attorneys. b0zWG
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FOR THE WHISPERS.
This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color Of the
beard from gray or any other un-
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. It is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and effectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA, n. H.
sofa By III Druggists, and Dealers n xsdleiaoa.
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rEsrIMoNIALs.

TESTIMoN ltHs3i
.i Ravenna, March 20, IS75. r.
Mr. O. 8. RUzzELL: Dear Sir:-My Wagon that
Ipurchased Of. you about two years ago. must
cknowledge Is much better than expected.
6eing OF medium size: thought it too light for
NY business; but it is just right. runs ight and
:asy, and have often ca rried on it 400 bricks
rom my kiln. 1t will carry eight Thousand
sounds, and has never cost me one cent for re-
Dairs. Yours truly, IL. +. CARlS.
Shalersville. March !s, 1875. :.
MR.. o. s. RUzzELL. Dear Sir :-In the fall OF
IA purchased of you alight wagon. Weight
~ith box on. 53a pounds Jtis a thimble skein,
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use. have frequently drawn 5000 pounds up.
on it ut one time. All the expense that put
upon 1t for the first twelve years was for set.
ting tire once. Yours, with respect.
~ fffsls ~ X iH 6. G.. El.DRIDGE.-
- ~ q Ravenna March II, s75u
MR q. 8. BUZZELL: Dear Sir-We c have been
using one of your one horse wagons now over
two years in our lumber yard. often loading IT
with one Thousand feet OF green hemlOck and
oak, ami we think 1t the best and easiest run-
ming wa gOn we ever had. 1t will carry g. 200
bs., and mas never cost us one dollar Tor repairs
for that time.. Yours, truly, = I'D G.<
C. SUTHERLAND 4 Co.
also have for sale
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THE HOTTEST PLACE ON EARTH

One of the hottest regions on the
earth is along the Persian Gulf, where
little or no rains falls. At Bahain the
arid shore has no fresh water, yet
comparatively numerous population
contrive to live there, thanks TO the
copious springs which burst forth
from the bottom OF the sea. The fresh
water is got by diving. The diver,
sitting on his boat, winds a great goat
skin bag around his left arm, the hand
grasping his mouth, then he takes in
his right hand a heavy stone, to which
is attached strOng line, and thus
equipped he plunges in and quickly
reaches the bottom. Instantly OPEN
ing the bag over the strong jet of fresh
water, he springs up the ascending
current, at the same time closing the
bag, aud is helped aboard. The stone
is then hauled up, and the diver, after
taking breath, plunges in again. The
source Of these copiOus submarine
springs is thought to be in the green
hills of Osman, some five or six hum
dred miles distant. ..1ef.1 lf
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| also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS,

Well located on high rolling ground, and in the
most pleasant and growing part Of the town.
z VIENNA. o.. JAM g. 1875 3sl aoE j. beaE
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Wagon Making aa.d
Repairing. aa

VXYOULD inform the people OF Portage coun- :
w ty that he is prepared to manufacture all
kinds or LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS,
and to do general repairing promptly and in
the best manner. Also HORSE SHOElNG and
GENERAL LBLACKSMITHING.
: pPrices from ~ to 20 per cent. below any
heretofore charged in this region. 10 cash..
WAGONS Of all kinds constantly on hand.
Works on Main Street, West of Z. 4 r. K. X
Depot.
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JOB q. PRINTING;

na 'a sdi ts- Fefa = h''sfi
-.til yeHa" sd' ssiio'e7 = Asf
l(V ~ I'D Hi.ts7s. - sii
sf2rH s- t-gn o'
-t qaaHa fjall % ci 9ifF3a
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CLEVELAND . APITTsBURG RAILR0AD
On and after Sunday, Nov. II, le77, Trains
will leave Stations daily. Sundays excepaed.)
as follows:
GOING sOUTH-MAIN LINE.
GOING NORTH-MAIN LINE.

STATIONS. NAIL. EXPRESS. ACCOM-. ACCOM-.
Weilsvilfc. e.55 " $40 .. -. -.
BaYard -. 1890 80
Alliance. -1.16 tW = IxS 49,.
Ravcnna. ills "5.56 s. 6.13 "0.OA..n.
Hudson. II. 3Or. .N.6.A 200 Ito
Cleveland. 4 As" 7.0 - 1O.1b 'S.36 "
GOING EAsT-RIvER DIVISION
STATIONS. ACCOM-. NAIL. ExPRkss. AccoA
Beliair 4.4OP.M. 11OOA n. 80 I, y t,t5A.. y
Bridgep0rt. 4.b5 :. lilo :. $40 :. 68
Wellsville..... :. asS :. sS sS !. go sso
Rochester 2.30 0U Wy
Pittsburgh..... $40 74b :. YO& =
National Republican., 1878-11-08
ExECuTIYE nuTY.

1t may not be out Of place now for the
Administration to inquire into the conduct
and fitness Of United States District-Attor-
ney NoRTHRoP, of South Carolina, the man
whom the Charleston Netns and Courier
states "was as polite and affable as possible
while discharging the unpleasant duty Of
"arraigning good (9) citizens for violation
Of section $500, Revised Statutes" The
action Of the Attorney General In ordering
the arrests OF the South Carolina rutiians
will come TO naught unless competent and
fearless prosecuting officer Is on hand to BE-
cure the conviction Of the guilty parties
Mr.. NoITHRoP having been appointed q,
the solicitation Of WADE HAMPTON, who
selected him for the position, knowing his
utter incapacity to bring his red-handed
followers to justice, II Is not to be supposed
that the violators of the election laws will
bo prosecuted with much vigor by that
officer. Indeed, specialist Of the New
York Times, in recent letter from Colum.
bia, states that NoRTHRoP is the laughing
stock of the State" and the writer even
hints that his sympathies are with the men
who have been terrifying the deienseles:
South Carolina Republicans.
South Carolina was one of the States
which created the present Administration
aud the President owes it to long suffer-
ing people to see to it that the law officer o.
the General Government Of that State is {
man possessing character and capacity
enoughto bring to justice the most unscrupu
lous and villainous set of political miscreant'
who have ever disgraced State. To do les
is to encourage a repetition of those acts o
oppression upon q helpless people, who's
suiferings have been needed by the loya
voters all over the North, and were respond
cd to in last Tuesdays election.
National Republican., 1878-11-08
regarding Il, whether It relates 10 o sermon

regarding IL, whether It relates 10 sermon
by TALMAoE, a speech by BLAINE, or on
advertising-dodge row between CLARA
MORRIS and her husband. And the most
important topic Of the many that are thus
introduced is the one which is certain to
receive the most attention, to be treated
with the greatest prominence and discussed
with the most carnestness. As matter ol
course the most important topics are Away
more OR less connected with public affairs
and public affairs are politics in all that the
term implies. So, that newspaper, unles:
1t sets its face stornly against the consider
alton Of ordinary affairs, and devotes itsel
entirely to one speciality, cannot foil in the
common course Of things to become more o.
less partisan. And when IL Is worthy o
public confidence because of its adherenc,
TO conviction and support Of partisan prin
ciples II is inevitably party organ, so lont
s the party to which II Is attached remain
true TO those principles.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

If a kind Providence. will spare his life until
next January, the Republican party of the
Empire State will unanimously return him
to the Senate Of the United States, As proof
of their unimpaired confidence. But for
the spirit of petty persecution that has been
arrayed against him with a view TO his dis
comiiture, this great triumph might not
have reached him in all its present magni-
tude Had he and the Republicans of his
State been treated with that respect and
courtesy that was justly their due under
the circumstances, his present triumph
might have been stripped of some of Its
glory. In this, however, the lesson is taught
that the whirligig Of time evens all things
and that wrong Is not permitted to prevail
for any great length of time unavenged.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

INFORMATION from South Carolina re-
garding the management Of the election of
last Tuesday explains very plainly the man
ncr in which the "God-like" HAMPTON OBJ
tanned his 100000 majority in n state which
is Republican by at least $1,000 To illus
trate the poll-list at Snltcr's Station, Will
liamsburg County, contained 533 names
and only that number of votes could have
been legally cast When the votes were
counted 655 ballots were found in the box,
or l22 In excess of the legal number To
remedy this garing and fraudulent mac
curacy the DemocIItic election officers
threw out l25 ballots and were careful in do
ing so to throw out Republican tickets only.
This made difference in the result of $50
against the Republicans. And this plan
was pursued in every part Of the State. 1t
did not of course, effect HAMPTON directly,
because there was no opposition to him for
Governor but it did effect Mr.. RAINEY,
the Republican candidate for Congress in
that district, and served to aid in his defeat
on the apparent count Of votes.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

JOHNNIE DAVENPORT, Chief Supervisor
of Elections for New York, deserves and
will receive the thanks of all honest men
for hisprompt and efficient action in thwart-
ing the designs of the metropolitan thieves
and cut-throats to "yote early and often
on last Tuesday for the Tammany candi-
dates. He has rendered the cause Of popu-
lar government most valuable service, and
his action will receive the plaudts of all
save the villainous ringsters and municipal
thieves who have too long been permitted
to throttle the voice of tho good people OF
New York.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

IT Is said that prior to the war loyal citi-
zens, while travelling abroad, were asham ed
to admit that they were citizens Of the
United States, because in Republic which
boasted Of its liberty there were 1000, 900
of slaves. with equal propriety may tho
foreign countries, either on business or for
pleasure, hang his head and decline to ac-
knowledge citizenship of Republic where
100000 of citizens are hunted down like
wild beasts OF the forest, and by intimida-
tiOn aud murder are prevented from exer.
cising the privileges of the ballot aud other
rights of citizenship.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

DURING . spurt of gushing confidence In
the success Of Cancellation at the close Of
the last session of the Senate, BEN HILL, Of
Georgia, asked Doorkeeper BAssErT, oftha,
body, to retain Senator CosKLIso's desk
for him after the 4th of March next Re.
cent events seem TO indicate that the re-
quest will not meet with O favorable re.
sponse. Mr.. HILL will probably be com
pelled to occupy back seat for several
years to come, while Mr.. COSKLISa, by
virtue of all the eternal proprieties, will
continue to be conspicuous figure in the
foreground.
National Republican., 1878-11-08

5000 majority In Pennsylvania he should not have
done such yeoman service In bringing II about.
Governor Hartranft is not, however, as unhappy As
somo might suppose.
Democratic National Executive Committee, and
who has been local oiflcc.holdcr and active poll.
tician for thirty year, Is announced q candidate
for secretary OF the United States Senate.
The Chicago Times heads an article on Senator
Bayards speech at Philadelphia, "Bayard's Re.
belllon II is not positively clear that Bayard II
In rebellion. lie rather seems 70 be castgatne
such financial rebels as Senator Thurman.
MOST remarkable and curious feature of the
political campaign, was one In the contest for Con
gress by Fernando Wood. He paid expenses and
nent And so he secured his own election be
cause, In his district the Republican was only III,
third party candidate, an Independent candidate
Republicans had voted for him. Tho frequency o
such curiositics Of politics Is what makes a New
York city campaign such an enigma TO outsiders.
National Republican., 1878-11-08
Insane Southern whites.

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 6, 1873
10 ne Editor ofh< National Republican:
SIR; The white public mind Of the South is In.
sane What Is the use OF addressing argument TO
~ These facts, the cause Of that insanity remain
Is firmly hred as the sun in the heavens, that the
negro Is here and Is going to remain here that
he 10 FREQ that he Is an American citizen the peer
Of any, 20 far AZ his political and civil rights
concerned. Now why can't statesmanship deal
with those fAchf The Democratlc party fn the
South has utterly hiled In that respect II there.
fore behooyes the Republican party Of the North 10
tho men Of the North who saved the country in
Is60-'6o going 10 save and protect II nowi That
Is the only question that should divide public
sentiment at this time. Slavery was q stain
upon the flag Of our country. 1t became neces.
sary that war should wipe II out A fraudulent
ballot.box Is now the stain upon our country
flag. VIII we wipe II outH Republicans Of the
South are powerless TO protect the national honor
II remains with the Republicans Of the North 70
d. BANFoRD.
National Republican., 1878-11-08
SENATOR CoSKLISG's TRIUMPH.

Whether 1t Is Mr. Combines luck. OF
whether 1t Is really his doing, 1t is none the
less the case that when he takes the field q Re.
publican triumph Is recorded. 1t was SO In
is72, and 1t was so in the last campaign, Posi-
hoe ergo prOpter hoe is rule Of faith in politics
and Mr.. CONKLISG will receive the credit aud
benefit of tho brilliant Republican successes
His reelection to the Senate by large ma Or
ity Of the New York Legislature Is assured, but,
more than that, he now stands in position
that seems to be in safe reaching distance OF
the Presidential nomination. baltimore Amer
icU.
Whether palatabIe or impalatable to his
enemies, Senator CONKLING has, by the dint
of his own personal prOwcss as u statesman
and orator, allied to the Republican party
and principles, snatchcd the great State OF
New York from the grasp Of the Democracy
and handed it over to the keeping of it,
rightlul pos5css0rs. by this achievement
he has won the prize Of his own successi OIL
without further competition, and the honor
has been richly and nObly earned This re-
suit demonstrates the power Of human in
t,.lect and political integrity, when held IN
conjunction in remarkable degree, Sen
alor CoNKLIEG has had eighteen month";
of peculiar and unpleasant politica
experience He has been Ostra
cscd at the Executive Mansion
and studiously excluded from the COUNSEL
of an administration which lie had been in
s.rumcntal in common with all faithful
Republicans in placing in power. lie has
borne every all'ront that has been rendered
him by those in power who should hav'
been his friends, and has borne them
patiently, willing to bde his time, knowing
that he had great State behind him, whicl
at the lifting period, would present to TIN
world his fall and perfect vindication, anC