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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-10-17

Mrs. Mills has received her blocks for the
fail and winter styles, and is now prepared to
press over straw and felt hats, and will receive
orders for the coloring of the same. 36-2w.
F2annels, csssip,eres, yarns, domesties, canton
annels, cotton battinss, ducks der'ins and shi,t-
inss at rsry lo,c figures.
MARYLAND. DODGE & MOORE.
For SALE-Two Poland China Bears, bred
from stock purchased of Sisson, of Gslesburg.
Ills. will be sold cheap. A. c. WILLARD,
Bavaria, Kansas
We understand that u. A. Albin, formerly
one Of the propriesors Of the Farmers Advo-
cate OF this city, is the Republican candidate
tor the Legislature in the sOth District of Bat
Ter county.
Mrs Rowan. Santa Fe avenue, has just re-
ccived fresh supply Of notions, fancy goods,
ladies' underware and hosiery. Ladies will
ind anything they Wac, in this line very nice
at Mrs. Rowan's.
Losr-Black and tan pup, handsomely
marked and nearly full blood. Has small scar
between the eyes, and answers to the name Of
..Topsy." Please return to Charles Sander,
and be rewarded.
Mr.. Harper Cunningham returned from Par
allel on Monday where he had been in response
to telegram announcing the illness Of his sis
ter Alma. She died on Saturday morning
and was buried on Sunday.
There is to be Democratic meeting a, the
Opers House next Wednesday evening. Hons.
John r. Goodin. candidate for Governor, B.
p. waegoner and other Democratic lamina-
ries are announced as speakers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14
NUMBER 81. :

called bis "private inquiry office" Hs
seemed, when had finished, to labor
hard t. Keep down n laugh.
"Well,' he said at length, you've
been done nicely But you have this
consolation, that others have been bit,
and to pretty tidy tuno, too. You
say you are waiting for Inspector John
Tricklet.' There's no such party con-
neeted with this station. They have
carried on a similar game, varied q
little, very successfully in all the large
towns in Ireland, Scotland and Wales,
to say nothing about what they've done
abroad. Tricklet All, a very
apt name! The games been contrived
by trick-and he-they-have let you
in the hole. You mustn't sup
pose me Jobs comforter when l say
that dozens have been swindled by thaso
two clever vulturos. They are nothing
else; they prey on their kind as best they
may. But this is poor talk Mr. .Filby.
Let me assure you, TO be serious, that all
that can will be done. But what can we dol
What can Scotland Yard dor They can
only issue caution to tradesmen gener-
ally, and put the matter in the Hue and
Cry, which probably wouldn't amount to
much. And between you and me, Mr..
Filby, I've repeatedly thought (und very
seriously, too), that they've got some OF
our fellows in their pay; could all but
swear it; for wore it not so, / am conf
dent they'd have been taken long ago.
Heartily dsgusted, bade him surly
good day, and hieG me for my shop and
counting house fire. Ils genial blaze,
however, cheorod me not. l was disprted
and chagr'nod, and possessed deop
rooted idea that my hitherto olear brain
had gotten super-nbundanco Of mud in it
| felt that | could tear my hair and beat
my breast and yell out that / was pro-
foundly miserable.
"But why dwell upon the matter Tho
story is told. Suffice it, then, for your
behoof that never heard moro Of these
two very original swinders, and that
therefore got not the sllghtest return for
my loss. | have hitherto MS have pre-
viously told you, keep tho mnttor pro-
found secret, 50 that sympathy even has
not fallen to my share. There | I'm
heartily sick Of tho whole business. Call
mo consummate donkey, If you like,
but don't let me hear another word about
tho matter. - All how long tho
time has flown Let us pull ourselves
together, and 60 indoors and join tho
ladies' - Chdmb0's journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14

TEACHING BIRDS TO SING.--In Fulda,
Germany, regular Institutions Aro estab-
lshed TO teach ull.fnches 10 sing. The
young birds are placed into classes Of ak
to ton each, and kept in the dark. As
they are fed littlo hand-organ IS played.
Finally the birds commence TO associate
the music with the feeding, and when
hungry, they commence TO sing = few
notes OF the tune they bear daily. Those
who do this arc Mt orce placed in more
cheerful room, when light is admitted.
This encourages and makes them mere
lively. Then they like to sing, and are
taught more. The most difficult part in
the starting Of the birds, some OF which
arc kept long time in the dark and on
starvation rations, before their obstinacy
is overcome.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14

Why THE FRENcH PROSPER. The
secret Of Il reserved wealth of tho French
their casticy alter disastsr--aro thoir
habits Of economy, their excellence as
cooks, their temperance and their family
attachments. They are impulsivs and
violent, but their revolutions arc like
thunder storms, useful TO clear tho atmos-
phers OF bad elements, and generally fol-
lowed by moderation under whatever
regime. They are the paradox of nations i.
They 1.-Two among themselves and upon
strangers at the same time, and there Ia
no other case in which people gets go
much monJy from Other peoples and gives
40 little money in return. They, however,
give music, plays, manners, books and
cGstumes freely TO others, but they ro-
main the same. They are always indi-
vidual. They initiate nobody except TO
make somebody ridiculous .-Ptiia DEL
phia Press.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14

THE colt should be handled almost
daily while with the dam, and mAdc fa-
miliar with men. Great care should be-
taken to avoid frightening it. 1t should
be taught to regard man rs its greatest
friend, from whom it may always expect
a pleasant caress, or something agreeable
TO eat. This is not only important in re-
ference - its future temper and useful
ness. but vastly important to its rapid
growth. Animals do not thrive under
excitement and irritation. There is no
place for a passionate man among ysuns
animals, not very profitable place for
him anywhere.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14
ZIMMERMAN BROS.
MAKERS,
UNDERTAKERS,
AND DEALERS IN
u r N 1T u R E,
Main Street, Weavervllle.

We keep constantly on hand complete
assortment Of Dining Room, Bedroom
and Kitchen Furniture, of the best man
ufacture, and will also make any article .
desired in this line to order. Furniture
repaired at reasonable prices.
COFFINS made to order, in any. style
and finish desired. Mattresses, Picture
Frames, Etc, Etc, manufactured 10
order at living rates. Give us = call.
ZIMMERMAN BROS.
eiger rills, Ao il III, 1875. IT,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14

AN old resident Of Oil City, Pennsyl-
vania, says: ~ have lived here ever
since oil was drst discovered, and l tan
confidently say that over nino:y per cent
ofthoss who have grown rich in oil pro-
ductions and oil sTeculrtion are n)w pau
pers. The 2scoveror 6f oi in this di .
trict himself never rsaiz'd anything from
it. This was Colonel Drake, who made
the first strike on Oil Creek. ar Titu
Vile, in 1916. lie is now living on cha :
ity in Vermont, poor old man."
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14

A HUSeARIAs officer OF Hus'ars o.
poses to swim the English Channel, from
Dover TO Calais, on horseback. He has
swimming apparatus for horses, aid
wishes to demonstrate its utility in ensb.
ling cavalry TO CROSS rivers, etc.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-09-14
Werkly Trinity 5uarnal.

ns5- The "JOUR.N.gE" has no .sssnts
the Publisher prsTerrfHs to do bnsfnsss
With .fdUertisers direct. .sdperffsiHS
Rates furnished on application.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

The Public Debt statement shows
that only $4,000, 600 Of the four per
cent bonds have been sold. These
were all sold prior to the 18th day of
last July. For five months and halt
not one of them has been sold. But
Sherman and the East shout that the
sale was stopped because of the action
Of Congress on the financial question.
John Sherman has refused to sell the
bonds for ''coin" as they are author
ICED to be sold to be payable in coin,
as they themselves say they are paya-
BILE. 1t Is said that he has declined
propositions for the taking of the full
amount of four per cents. authorized,
because he had no arrangement
with the parties making the offer. II
is this man that controls the financial
destinies Of our people. The fortunes
Of the merchant, the manufacturer,
the bread of the laborer, are controlled
by this man. Grants great mistake
was in keeping dishonest men about
him. President Hayes is undertaking
difficult task in his conduct of his Of
fee. He can not afford to be burden.
ed by John Sherman.-l Enquirer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

and carriage, and when he regained
possession. after a time, q transforma.
ton had been effected, so complete and
surprising that the Elder nearly failed
to recognize his property. In place of
the old, dilapidated and worn out har-
ness, and blanket, the horse wac
decked out with splendid new har.
ness and blanket, while the carriage
was grsced with an elegant and costly
lap robe. For once, the Elder failed
to find words to express himself, and
acknowledged that the conundrum
was too deep for him. All parties,
however, enjoyed the joke, and espec-
tally the Elders surprise, the whole
affair expressing the kindly feeling
and respect with which the Elder ia
regarded among our citizens.
Jan. 6. 1873. f VER1TAs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

The failures in 1876 in this country
numbered 1902, aud for the first elk
months of 1877 they were 4,749. These
disasters to the business men of the
country have gradually and constantly
increased in numbers and magnitude
since the adoption of john Sherman's
oppressive financial policy, and yet
the friends Of the administration pre-
tend to be unable to discover any re-
latien between these failures and that
policy. They don't seem to compre-
hend why the people cannot pay great
debts with small amount of money
as easily as with large amount, or to
pay billions OF dollars with gold alone
as easily as with gold, silver and
geeenbacks, which were all three
money when the obligations were in
CURED, and with either of which the
debtors had the legal and moral right
to make payment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10
sharp Practice,

A bold robbery was perpetrsted in
New York on the I'd inst, OCCASION
ing the loss, 1t is thought, of 100000
to the Young estate-a man called at
the Office of j. III. Young, 49 Nassua
street, about noon, and asked to see a
directory. He then went out. Mr..
Young went to lunch, and the strang-
or returned and said to the book-keep.
er that . man In the carriage at the
door desired to see him. The book.
keeper went down stairs, after locking
the door, and the stranger forced Mr.
Young's door and stole fifty Ala
bsma bonds Of $1,000 and package
Of securities including certificates Of
stock in the name of j. FL. Young
Mr.. Young thinks his loss will amount
to about 100000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

+ WE publish on the first page of this
issue the wonderful letter of William
0. Chandler, of New Hampshire, ad.
dressed to the Republicans Of that
State, but intended for general circu-
lation, recounting the means by which
Hayes was counted into the Presiden-
tial Office and the bargain in pursu-
ance of which that extraordinary re-
suit was brought about. The author
Of the letter was the Secretary of the
Republican National Executive Com
mittee and was therefore in position
to have full knowledge of those mat
ters concerning which he writes. He
asserts, most emphatically, that "Hayes
was counted in only by reason of
special pledges given by Sherman and
Others" and that to accomplish the
purpose 1000 votes cast by the Demo-
Gratis were thrown out by the Return
ing Board under the peculiar laws OF
that State. He charges Hayes with
basely deserving his friends aud aband.
oning utterly the principles and policy
of his party. The object Of Chandler
is to receive the old hatreds, animosi-
ties and bitterness OF the past upon
which the Republican party for SO
many years relied for its victories
and in this he evidently does not
speak for himself alone, but for q
large number of leading Republicans
who see the scepter of power has de-
parted from their hands. But SO far
as concerns the attack on that Demo.
cratic policy in regard to the South,
which Hayes has seen proper to
adopt, it will be unavailing. That
policy is an accomplished fact, and
thus far every day since its adoption
has but served to demonstrate its wis.
dom. The Governments in the South
ern States, like those i'm other sections
of the Union, are now in the posses.
sion of the people, and there is nc
constitutional power by which the
Federal army can be employed tC
strip the people of their just right ol
local self-government and give them
over again to the rapaciOus rule of the
carpet-baggers and scalawags who
feasted and fattened upon them SC
many years IN the past. The bloody
shirt business is at an end, and the
howlings Of the Chambers and BIaines
and their followers can never more
receive them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10
MANTUA.
Correspondence.

81
Again are we called upon to chron-
icle the departure OF another OF those
fearless and hopeful spirits who bravcd
the dangers and hardships OF the will
derness in the then Far West, in order
to secure home for himself and those
that he loved. Our former neighbor
and friend, Ralph HOlbroOk, after a
long life, full of usefulness, has passed
away, his funeral taking place in M es-
doiamia, Trumbull county, Dec. Both,
1877. Mr.. Holbrook was born in Toll
land, Tolland county, Conn, Oct. 3.
1876. At an early age, with awidow-
ed mother aud q large family Of chill
dren dependent on him for support,
he conceived the idea of going west,
and in 1917, came to Windsor, Ashta-
bula county, Ohio. In 1921 he was
married to Margaret Laird, of Mespo.
tamia. In 1926 he united with the
Presbyterian Church in that place, and
the following year removed to Mantua
where he spent the largest part of his
long and active life. Some ten years
since, his children having all grown up
and gone, he returned to Mefpotamia.
as he expressed it, among his old
friends and neiehbors, to die" aud
last Sunday, he was borne to his final
rest, from the bosom of the same
church, Of which, fifty one years ago,
he first became member. Othis five
children, two sons, only, survive him.
His wife, who for fitty-six years has
stood by his side, and shared his joys.
and sorrows, still lives to mourn his
loss. His last hours, though full of
suffering, were borne with christian
patience and manly fOrtitude, until at
last, at the ripe old age of eighty.one
years, full of good deeds. he passed
away, in the cure hope of a better life.
Mr.. II. was the father of DR.. NJ. L..
Holbrook, the successor of DIR. r. L.
Trail, of the Herald of HEALTH" q
Hyginic Journal. now published by
Wood & Holbrook, N. Y, who is also
author of several excellent works on
Health and Physical Culture.
On New Years day, the boys" at
Mantua Station prepared ah agreeable
surprise for Elder d. j. White. BY
skillful maneuvering. they managed
to separate the Elder from his horse
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10
Correspondence,

The new year has commenced, and
all of the events of 1877 have, the
year itself, become matters of tho past,
and many OF them will afford materi.
al for the historic pen. How many
are there, who, when the year has
closed have carefully considered the
yearly lesson which has closed and
have carefully figured up their bal.
ance sheet to see ii they could i'm.
prove, aud learn from the way of the
past some valuable lesson to be az
piled in the future. How often the
question is asked on new years day +:
"Have you turned over a now leaf!'
Have you made any new resolutions
for the coming yearl' To the young
man who passes hours never to be re.
gained, in the whisky shop, at the
faro table, or in other paths of vice,
these questions are surely pertinant.
The tramps who infest our land, beg
ging from door to doo,', aud sleep al
night in some friendly lookup, should
turn over new leaf, make hew res0.
lutions or be taken care OF by the
guardians of good order of society.
After the long period of mud we
find ourselves upon solid terra firms
with q prospect of few sleigh rides
The young people are hoping for
plenty OF snow, buffalo robes and
moonlight nights. Their reunion is
arranged for the evening of the 18th
this month, when there will be large
attendance, good music, and supper
for all, the party will be held in the
Buckeye Hall which is large aud will
accommodate ali who come.
On the 25th of this month the "Old
Folks" have their reunion at the same
place. Theirs has been held annually
for many years, and has been greatly
enjoyed by all who have been present
heretofore. ....s..
The Masonic lodge hold social
next Tuesday in their lodge room. 1,
is rumored that there will be q lecture
of interest delivered at that time.
Probably no one not initiated will
know more about the mysteries ofthe
craft than before. Some inquisitive
person will undoubtedly be seeking
for the grip.
f. w. Upham one of the old busi-
ness men of this place has for some
time been suffering with failing health,
until now, when he is prOstrated with
the heart disease and neuralgia of the
stomach. 1t is hoped that he will ere
long be among US again restored to
health.
To-day is the coolest Of the year,
our old Probabilities seems inclined
to fill the prophecies of the Kentucky
oose-bone. It is hoped that that
goose will not run the weather next
year. EGO.
Garrettsville, O., Jan. TIP, 1873.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10
RANDOLPH.
Correspondence.

FRIEND HARRIS The retrospect Of
the ear 1877, furnished US with few
items, for which We should return our
sincere thanks to the Supreme Ruler.
AS Township we have been pleased
with unusual good health !; the seasons
have been such as to reward literally
tho labors of the husbandman; the
improvements have been as many as
the pressure of the financial affairs
would allow. .a.ea51.-a i5-.
Under special act of the legislature
the Center School District has estab-
lished a graded school, and erected q
school building, at an expense of over
four thousand dollars, which will be
completed next spring and ready for
fall term of school. This building
is large enough to accommodate the
present wants of the Township.
The Grist Mill company have added
two more runs of stone 10 their mill,
the whole cost being about three thou
sand dollars. They are now prepared
to do all the custom work demanded
by the community.
A few changes have been made,
among which we note the sale of Store
by Bair Brothers to A. p. Donnelis.
sale Of house and lot by A. Stambaugh
to Wilson Berge. We also boast of q
new addition to business in a Drug
Store, by Mr.. Dustin.
The wheat, which in November did
not promise as well as some seasons, on
account of the dry weather and fly has
recovered so as TO 60 into winter look
ing very finely.
The organization of the Disciple
Sunday School resulted in the election
of David Yarian, Superintendent.
Il. A. Davis, Assistant Supcrintend
ent, Orrin Sutton, Secretary.
The Annual reunion OF the Brockett
family, occurred on New Years day
at the residence Of Albert Brockett.
There were thirty six persons present.
A review of the past year shows no
deaths and no births. Two marriages
have been celebrated, one the dsugh-
ter of Albert Brockett, Mrs. Mary B.
Stedman, to Mr.. Hiram Fenton; one
the son of Mr.. Josiah Brockett, Mr..
Lucius Brockett, and Miss Carter.
Mr.. Albert Bsockett is now in his
eighty second year. He cannot get
around as easily and spry as boy, but
he enjoys good health and \ clear
mind. b.
Jan. 2nd, 1873.
Profess8r L. Gardner of this place,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

A New York dispatch of the 4th
last, says: "ln the Board of Alder
men this afternoon a resolution was
adopted declaring that the greater
benefit conld be gained for the city by
the discharge OF VIM. M. Tweed from
imprisonment than by his longer de-
tention, and recommending the Attor-
ney-General and Corporation Counsel
to release him from imprisonment after
occurring for the city such property as
he now possesses, and after taking
means TO secure his testimony, neces-
sary in suits which might hereafter be
brought by the citv. '"s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

SrARP PRACrIcE.-I It is reported
that the New York Bankers have re-
Gently had shipped to them from Cal
ifornia several hundred thousand dol
lara of silver and are having it dis
tributed through the West, in hopes
that the people would be snrfeited and
disgusted with it, and thereby induced
to aid in preventing the remonetizs-
OF silver. But the little game don't
seem 10 work to charm. The West
ern people eagerly gobble mp the IDOL
lars of the daddies," and cry for more,
and are for the remonetization of the
old dollar all the same. -s. ls-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10

The Republicans are greatly con-
cerned for the health of Senator Pat
terson, of South Carolina, just now.
If his scat should become vacant, the
majority which the Radicals have SO
long had in the Senate would be en-
tirely wiped out. At last accounts the
Senator was reported better. His son
said, few days ago, that as soon as
the Senator is able to travel, he con-
templates trip to Pennsylvania, and
that he does not propose to pair with
any Democrat either.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-10
Horrible Atrocities.

A cable telegram dated London,
Jan. 5th, says: ''The Advertiser hears
on reliable authority, that official in
formation has been received at St.
Petersburg that the Chinese have mas.
sacred 5000 men, women and chill
dren at ihe Kashgarian town OF Manas.
the most frightful atroci-
ties,"