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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
NOT THE KIND SHE WANTED.

sAre these young chickens?' ask ed
. lady Of . market woman.
oh, yes, indeed, lady. They're nice
and tender-as fine as any you eyer
saw said the woman.
They don't look like it, remarked
the customer. pip ching one of them
critically.
It's the honest Christian truth I'm
telling you, lady. raised 'em myself
and could give you their age to a day
if my old man was here, for he put it
down in the almanac the self same
day that they were hatched. And
they're nice and fat, too, lady, see
holding up the choicest in the lot.
you re quite sure they are not
tough, then? Young chickens are
sometimes nearly a. tough as old ones,
you know
Yes, yes, very true. But I'm cer-
tain you'll find these tender. 1 had a
couple out of the same brood for din.
ner, Tuesday, aud they were as nice
as could be-
| The customer opened her purse and
took out q brand-new trade dollar, as
she placed her basket on the stall, and
the market woman bustled around
with feeling of charity in her heart
for all humanity, as she brought out a
fresh qnire of wrapping paper, and
prepared to fill what she believed to
be the biggest order of the morning.
You'll stand by all you have said
about those chickens7' quired the la
dy, pausing with the coin in her hand ;
and believe you are here every mar
ket, amt you.'
sOh, yes, lady, I'd sooner have
every one of them spile on my hands
than TO say single word that wasn't
true, and, if you don't find it just as
told you, come back and get your mon
ey.'
| sThey won't do for me, then,' said
the lady, putting back the money and
picking up her basket; Il want fowl
that will do to make soup of for
couple of days without falling all to
pieces, and then do for pot pie after
ward. Times are very hard, and il
takes close fighting to keep boarders
nowadays without losing money!
The market woman stood with heI
hands to her hips and watched the
landlady in speechless wonder until
her figure was lost in the crowd, and
then she huddled down again over hel
charcoal furnace and muttered:
why didn't stick to the truth and
closed out the lot to her. She may
search this market over aud not find
an nything that ever wore feathers thai
will stand billing like these old roos'
ters will. Well, well, honesty's the
best policy after all, but 1t don't al
ways look that way. Here you are
lady-chickens; Just the thing fol
boarders. Three years old last fall
! and toughersn boot black
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

NEVER be q rich mans son. See
the trouble the Vanderbilt boys are
having, and here are the Lord bows
just as bad off as sons can be, with
their father married TO dashing So
ciety widow,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

Mr. D. S. BUZZELL: bcar SiI-H { have h2er
using one of Your one horse wagons now over
two years in or lumber yard often loadins II
with one thousand feet OF green hcmlocN and;
,1k, ami we think it the best aud easiest rnn-
ming wa gon we ever had. Il Will carry 6,0N
rs. and has never cost US One dollar Tor repairs
Tor that time. Yours. truly. ~
D SITr,i ,iERLNND { co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

WHAT q beautiful example of SIM
plicity in dress is shown sc me of the
followers of fashion by that domestic
animal the cat, which rises in the
m orning, washes It's face with its right
hand, gives its tail three jerks, and i
ready dressed for the dayl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
r, ,oro s;tt;no tooetber and

They were sitting together, and b
was srduous.y thinking what to say.
when finally he burst GU, in this man
rer- In this land of noble achieve
ments and undying glory, why is it
that women do not come more to the
front and climb the ladder of fame 2
81 suppose said'she, biting her apron
strings, 'it's Oh account of their pull
backs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

so there's another rupture of Mount
Vociferous.' said Mrs. Partington, as
she put down the paper and specs ;
the paper tells about the burning
lather running down the mountain,
but it don't tell how it got on fire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
TESTIMONIALS.
Eavenna, March 30. iSTI

Eavenna, March 30. 1915.
Mr. %. s. RUZzELL Dear Sir My Wagon thai
purchased oi you about two years ago. nus;
cknowledge is much better tnan l expected
Seing of medium size. thought it too light ioi
nv business but it is just right. runs sht ant
asy ANA have often carried on it lI10 bricks
rom my kiln. IL will carry eight thousand
ounds and has never cost Elc one cent for re
rairs. Yours truly, H. E CAltiS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

A WESTERN paper announces the
illness of its editor, piously adding :
'AlI good paying subscribers are re-
auested to mention him in their
prayers. The others need not, as the
prayers of the wicked avail nothing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

UPRIGHT legislator - What sir
You take me for one who can be brib-
ed? You insult my sense of honor ;
but in case l really were such mar,
how much would you give meT'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

AN old bachelor said he once fell in
love with young lady, but abandon
ed all idea of marrying her when he
found that she and all her family were
opposed to it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

WHEN q man speaks of very pref
ty girl he says she is duck. But a
woman is apt TO say of very pretty
girl: sShe is no chicken
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
O. :. BUZZELL

IVyOUID inform the people OF Portage caun-
w ty that he is prepared Ia manufacture all
1inds Of LU MEEIs and SPRING W .aGoS>.
ind to do general repairing promptly ahd in
tn" best manner Also 'i'fisSF SilOEiSG amt
GENERAL BLACKSMITUiNG.
sRS- FrIs,., from 10 u % per cent below any
heretofore char -red in tn is region. 10 cash.
w WAGON, of all kinds constantly on hand.
WORKS on Main Street, West of L. Il i. r. h
Depot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

WHAT is the difference between one
who walks and one who looks up q
flight of stairs2 One steps up stairs.
aud the other stares up steps.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

CIublOis >ehSJ
are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses of one pill a day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orouS health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter of q century, and
have obtained a worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
caSed action in the several asSlmlla-
tive organs of the body, and are SO
composed that Instructions within
their range can rarely withstand or
cvade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints OF every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have bafiied the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their aperient action
they grippe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inflamed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
il from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calomol nor any deIeterious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
BY anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, nc harm can arise
fco.n their use i'll any quantity.
paEPAEFD By
Dr.. J. c. AVER G. Co., Lowell, k,ass.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD ET ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
New Harness ShOp

IWOULD respectfully anrounce to the citi
l. zens of Portage County that have opened
anew HARM ESS SHOP one door south Of Nj
IretZin gers, on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Fark, where 1 Will be please to see al
these in want of any work IN my line.
have had twenty-five years experience i'll
the business in OF the best shops in the
country. aud feel confident Oi my ability IL
give entire satisfaction to all those who ma
patronise
REPAIKING promptly and heatly done.
My prices will be suited 10 the times. Give
me a call. Il. WISE.
Kavenua, April 10, 1877. 41U-2mo
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

CLOTHES are a luxury. In Ujiii, 4
postage stamp over the eye brow is
considered full dress.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

A HYPoCRrTE is . man who ties to
be pious and can't, with prepC nder-
ance of cant
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

AN experienced boy says that he
regards hunger and his mothers
slipper as about the same, as they both
make him holler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

CoLLECToRs report that great many
people swore off on the first o: Janu-
ary-from paying bills.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

SNatefsVlIIp. NIarCil =, 70 %.
Mr. o. 5. BUZzELL. Dear Sir In the fall Of
49, purchased of you alicht wagon, ish'
which think is the easiest running wagon IL
use. have requantly drawn $3.50 pounds up
on it ut one time. All the expense that pa
upon it for the irst twelve years was for set
ting tire once. Yours. with respeet
6. u. ELDRiDGE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

NATURE ia like baby. There is al
ways a squall when its face is washed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21

CHARACTER ia diamond thai
scratches every other stone.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-02-21
also have for sale
23 VILLAGE LOTS,

We'll LOCATED, on high rolling ground. and in tn.
most pleasant an;l growing pars Of the town
will bc sold cheap and on easy terms
S,vcnnl. u. Jan. &. 1915 81
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-19
WORK FOR AL

Ok Fancy Cards, Snowflake, Damask, etc. no
81 2 alike with name, 10c. Nassau CardCo..
Nassau, N. Y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17
a Parallel Case

A ragged, shivering, middle aged
man called at q house and asked for
food, but the lady of the house called
out:
"Why don't you work for some
thing to eat ?"
IL would if knew where could
work" be replied promptly
There's place down town where
you can saw wood and earn your
dinner" she continued.
That seemed to stick to him for
half & minute, but he finally said
with great soiemnity;
Madam, let me state a parallel
case. There is place in Heaven
for you, but you doE't want to die
till you are driven to it."
She pondered over his philosophy
for a few seconds, and then called for
the cock to pass out half loaf oi
bread and some meat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17

man friends" Fred WINGED q little
here, whether st the remembrance
Of that unpaid livery bill, or at the
idea of Lizzie sleigbing with other
gentlemen friends, cannot positive.
" aver How many do you think
my sisters have had Not the sign
Of one, either of them. Such pretty
girls as May and Nellie were, too,
and so much attention as they used
TO have Z"
Now, Lizzie"
"I'm fond Of going to the theater
occasionally, as well as to lecture
or concert sometimes. and shouldn't
like it, If ] proposed attending any
such entertainment, to be invariably
told that times. were too hard, and
my husband couldn't afford it and
.heu to have him sneak otf by him
self"
Lizzie, Lizzie
And then, if once in q dogs age
be did condescend to go with me
anywhere in the evening, | shouldn't
like to be left TO pick my way along
the slippery places. at the risk Of
breaking my neck, be walking along
unconcsiously by my side I'm Of a
dependent, ciinging nature, and |
need the protection Of a very strong
arm.
Lizzie, this is all nonsense"
"Im the Youngest of our family,
and perhaps I've been a little spoiled.
At all events, know it would break
my heart to have my husband vent
all the i'll temper which be con-
eealed from the rest Of the world on
NY defenseless head
Bat, Lizzie, | promise you that
l."
"O5, yes, Fred; know what you
are going TO say-tbat you will be
different; but May and Mel! have
told me time and time again that no
better husbands than theirs ever
lived, and I'm inclined to believe
them. No, Fred, "a q lover you are
Just and perfect, aad / shall awfully
hate to give you up. Still if you are
ben. on marrying, there are plenty
Of girls who have 10 married sisters,
or who are not wise enough to profit
by their example, il they have. And
don't fret about me, for I've no doubt
| can fnd some one to 6ll your
place"
But before Lizzie had concluded,
Fred made for the door, muttering
something "unmentionable to ears
polite"
There ~ exclaimed Lizzie, as the
street door closed with a bang; IL
knew be was no better than the rest.
That's precisely the way John and
Alex swear, and slam doors, when
things don't go Just right. He'd
make a perfect bear Of husband,
but I'm sorry he came to the point so
soon, for be was just splendid
beau "
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17
Non-Committai Captain.

Captain Ward was an eccentric Of
the first water, and one of his peculi-
arities was tnat he never gave the
desired answer to direct question.
An amusing instance Of this evasive
habit is related One morning, four
Of bis friends, who were aware OF
this trait in bis character, observed
him going to market, and after some
bantering, entered into a bet as to
The practicability of learning from
him the price be paid for his pur
chase. They accordingly settled the
prelimiaaries, and stationed them
selves at different points along the
street which be must pass on the way
home, awaiting his coming. Very
soon the bluff old gentleman made
bis appearance with bunch Of pig
cons in his band As be approached,
the frst questioner aecosted him
with
GOOD morning, captain What
did you give for pigeons this morn
ing ?"
Money" said the captain bluntly,
as be moved up the street.
The second gentleman, little fur
ther on, addressed him and asked
"HOw goes pigeons this morning.
captain ?"
They don't 90 at ALL carry
them :" vas the equally unsatisfacto-
ry reply
Shortly after, be met the third, who
passed the time of day and inquired. =
"How much are pigeons a dozen ?"
Didn't get dozen-onlY bought
half a dozen ~ said the old gentle
man, grufly, still plodding on bis
way
Finally, the fourth and last Of the
eonspirstors, cottoned to the wary
old salt, by observing in the blsndest
Of tones
"a fine 10; of pigeons you nave
there, captain; what did you get them
for?"
"To eat ~ was the pertinent aud
emphatic rejoinder, aud the captain
reached home without further moles-
tation. If the pigeons did not take
wing, the joke did, and has been
handed down BY tradition TO the pres
Tent day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17
A Sensible Girl.

They were seated together side By
side on the sofa in the psrlor, 10 the
most approved lover fashion-his arm
encircllng her taper waist, etc
"Lizzie," said be, you must have
read my heart ere this; you must
know how dearly | love you"
"Yes, Fred" she answered very
calmly, lyon have certainly been
very attentive"
But, Lizzie, darling, do you love
me? Will you be my wife ~
"Your wife, Fred =? OF all things
No, indeed; nor anyone else's."
Lizzie, what do you mean 2"
"Just what l say, Fred I've two
married sisters"
Certainly; and Mrs. Hopkins and
Mrs. Skinner have two very good
husbands, / believe
$50 people say; but | wouldn'I
like TO stand in either Msy's or Nell's
sboes-that's all.n
Lizzie you astonish me-
Look here, Fred, Ive bad oyel
twenty-three sleigh rides this winter
thanks to you and nv other gentle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17
OLD TIMES.


There's beautiful song on the slumberous air.
That drifts through the valley OF dreams;
It comes from cline where the roses were,
And a tunefuI heart, and bright brown hair
That waved in the morning beams.
Soit eyes OF azure, and eyes Of brown,
And snow-whitc foreheads are there,
A glimmering cross and glittering crown.
A thorny bed and couch Of down,
Lost hopes and leaflets fpTayer.
A rosy leafin a dimpled hand,
A ring and plighted vow;
Three golden rings on broken hand,
A tiny track ON the snow-white sand
4 tear and sinless brow.
There's tinoture Of grief In the beautiful song
That sobs on the summer air,
And loneliness felt In the festive throng
Sinks down in the soul as it trembles along
From a cline where the roses are.
We heard 1t first at the dawn Of day,
And it mingled with matin chimes;
But years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And its melody fioweth from far away,
Andwe call it now sole Times. /"
-TiHsley's NagG-ihf
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17
How Greeley worked.

Mr.. Greeley was q persistent and
untiring worker. He was very sell
dom observed resting away from his
desk. In the latter years Of his life
be did occasionally resort TO a lounge
for a nap, but it was because he had
lost his regular rest previously.
When deeply absorbed be committed
the most comical acts. He would
shout loudly for the boy, and then the
colloquy
Dennis, what thief has stolen my
scissors :?
why, Mr.. Greeley, there's your
scissors on the chair
Il did not see them
He was late worker, and although
he knew there was limit to the time
when be could get his deliverances
int1 the paper, he was certain to be a
,ransgressor Next day there was
noise made ia the business depart
m5nt over late mails and bundles
which were delayed by getting the
paper late to press. Who was to
blame David Rh9ads could tell
when the FORMS came down; the
foreman, sam Walters, could tell
when ne sent them down, and when
be got his last copy marked must"
from Greeley When the matter was
brought to Mr.. Greeley's attention be
promised to attend to it. Then be
waited the arrival OF Dave Rhoads at
night, to ventilate his grief.
G.-Dave, how was it that the pa
per was behind time this morning.
D.-What's the use Of asking me
guess you oaght to know better
than anybody else. Why don't you
go home 10 decent time and 60 to
bed? Stopping here all night aud
losing our mails
G-SomebJdy's always saving its
me.
D.-So it is you EYou know well
enough it's you.
Exit Greeley.
ueu dS SOOu dS nc ottfCu up
stairs, 'Myron,' (Rooker, now Of Al
bany), you must get the paper down
earlier; Dave Rhoads says it is ali
your fault up here that the paper is
late every morning
Yes replied Myron, well get it
down early in the evening
And Greeley would go into his
room to grind out some more late
copy BrOOkllpl Eagle
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17

The Galveston Ne,rs editor, it is
declared, sits quietly at home, smokes
bis pipe, and edits his paper by tel
'ephone.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-04-17

General Grant made his trium-
phant entry into Jerusalem upon a
white Arab steed, with housings of
gold.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-04-16
A Mastery Brief.

BY the courtesy of A. NJ. Hillhouse.
we yesterday received the brief for
respondent in the case of Kate Gleason,
Administrators of the estate OF Martin
Gleason, IS. the Martin White Mining
Company. The suit is one hat has
created considerable interest among
mining circles in Eastern Nevada, by
reason of many interesting points in
volved. The case was tried before
Judge Cole, at Hamilton, who caused
a judgment to be entered for defend
ant. and denied the motion for a new
trial, whereupon plaintiff appealed to
the Supreme Court. Mr.. Hilihouse's
brief is a mastery argument, aud to
u mind covers every point involved;
but the most interesting portion Is his
reference to Judge Fields end line
decision. BY aid of a map, he shows
how, on a ledge $500 feet in length, the
locator of a triangular section, 100 feet
in length on the pitch of the lode,
would, in following the dip of the vein.
keeping within his parallel end lines.
extended, eventually absorb tho entire
lode. W. have not the space for fur
Their explanation, but refer our readers
to the brief itself, a copy Of which can
be found at any OF the lawyers Of
fees in Eureka.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-04-16
Abating n

The residents OF Spring street should
take early action in reference TO the
present horrible state of the ditch
that fronts that highway. 1t is reek-
ing with every imaginable species of
filth and rubbish, and if not speedily
attended To will most certainly breed
an epidemic on the advent of warm
weather. In a conversation with Mr..
Smith Harris yesterday, he informed
us that If the residents of the locality
likely to be affected would cooperate
with him. he would remedy the nui-
sance etfectually. His plan is a FEAST
BILE one, and comprises as a first step
the removal of all the debris from the
ditch by hand. and carting it away
after which he proposes to construct
a bulkhead In the upper portion. and
with the water caught to flush it out
twice a-week. Mr.. Harris will consult
with the property holders and resi-.
dents of that vicinity to day. and We
hope they will render him substantial
assistance in the project.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-04-16
HAMBURG.

The following is the official letter of
Superintendent Powell. forwarded to
the company's office in San Francisco.
on the 18th inst:
D.. A. JENNINGS, Secretary: During
the past week north drift from east
crosscut, $50 foot level, was extended
IL feel, making a total of 48 feet. Top
OF the drift still in loose, open ground,
the bottom in ore of extra good quail
ty. We have started a drift south, di-
rectly opposite north drift, which is
now in 8 feet IN good ore. East cross
cut is now in Ia feet from winZe, face
in lime mixed with iron.
-Four hundred and fifty foot level
Main south drift was advanced 20 feet.
making a total of 260 feet south of
turntabIe. Near the face a vein two
feet in width of good ore was cut. This
is no doubt a continuation of the ore
body opened up by the Wine below
the $50 loot level, which is 200 feet
north of where this last find was
made.
Wine below $50 feet level is now
down 1877 feet on the incline, bottom in
hard lime.
Six hundred foot level-South drift
Is 10 in 63 feet from station, 48 feet
being made during the week. Face in
favorable vein matter.
Ore dump at main shaft is almost
entirely filed with first-class ore.
Yours truly, j. &. POWELL, Sup't.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-04-16
Not the Right Man.

There is at times a slight inconve-
nience in the coincidence of a resem-
blance to some fellow townsman, and
a Eurekan was forced to admit the
above Saturday evening last when in
terviewed by an indignant husband
armed with a club, on South Spring
street. He lodged the blows of hat
weapon with great agility, and varied
his gyInnastic performances with loud
appeals for a cessation of active hostili.
ties. The aforesaid /. II. noticed a diff
ference In the speech, and quit his as
ssult long enough to investigate. when
his mistake was demonstrated. An
apology was in order, and everything
ex planned, but in future our friend
will not extend his moonlight walks to
that portion of the town. He has no
further fears of the husband, but is
horrihed to think what the conse-
quences would be if the wife should
make the same blunder.