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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-10

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jects for everybody?
Secretary Sherman and the Bankers.
The Secretary of the Treasury, who is
spending q few days in this city, held an
interview with some OF our leading bankers
yesterday. Like the recent conference be-
tween the bankers and visiting SUBJ
committee of the House it was meant to be
confidential, and in this instance the
secrecy has doubtless been better guarded
than it was before. The alert and prying
newspaper reporters, who are never idle on
such nm occasion, have done their best at
pumping participants in the conference;
but these wary men have revealed
nothing to repay SO much industry
and trouble. They either repeated to the
reporters things which everybody who at
tends to such subjects already knew or they
gave utterance to wild and rubbishy opin-
ions which no intelligent banker would be
willing to have published as coming from
him
Assuredly no man of intelligence, whether
banker or not. could have expected to be
listened to with respect when he talked SO
much at random as to say that the Treasury
needs to provide gold for the redemption Of
eight hundred millions Of paper currency.
There is no such amount in circulation.
In his conference with the Finance Com
mittee of the Senate Secretary Sher-
man made "the aggregate Of greenbacks
and bank notes about six hundred and
forty-three million dollars = which is, of
course, substantially correct. A banker
who states it as eight hundred millions
proves that anything he may say on the re-
sumption question is rubbish.
1t is equally wild and rubbishy to talk Of
the Necessity of the Treasury having gold
reserve large enough to redeem the whole
paper circulation Of the country. It will
have no occasion to redeem anything but
such Of the outstanding greenbacks as may
be offered. The greenbacks will still con-
tinue to be legal tender The banks can
employ them to redeem their notes and pay
their depositors after resumption pre-
cisely the same as before resumption. The
greenbacks will perform the same function
in our currency that Bank of England notes
do in the currency Of Great Britain. The
Resumption act contemplates the retention
of three hundred millions of them In cur
rent use, and when they are at par they
will be as good Us coin for every purpose
except that of paying foreign balances. 1t
is, therefore, foolish and extravagant for
anybody to talk about the national banks
being required to pay their notes in
gold as q consequence Of resumption
by the government. The Secretary of the
Treasury undoubtedly needs considera-
BILE addition to his present stock OF coin,
and If the bankers choose to be helpful
they can aid him in acquiring it on easy
and reasonable terms. The Resumption
law permits him to acquire it by the sale Of
five per cent bonds, or four and half per
cent bonds, or four per cent bonds. He
would be glad of the cooperation Of the
bankers in enabling him to accumulate the
needed coin economically by dispbsing of
the last named description of bonds
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
THE rRAmp,s PARAD1sE.

The problem of what to do with the
trainps has become almost as serious
and puzzling as that which used to
vex the public mind in regard to slav-
cry; and as much so that other diff
Guilty that is beginning to loom up in
frightful proportions in regard to the
Chinese immigration. But we are
glad to say that way has been open
ed up for the satisfactory solution of
this problem, and beautiful paradise
opened up for the reception of these
impecunious cusses, and at the same
time make them contribute to the
cause of humanity and civilization.
And here is the way the thing is to
be accomplished:
"Let it be known throughout our
broad land, the Indian Territory ap-
proaches nearer than any other por-
ton of the world. In that delightful
region every man can have his own
vine and fig tree and content and plen-
ty lie down at every door. Direct the
steps OF the poor nOmad TO TINS sasGr"
ed spot. Let him become a citizen of
that country by marrying Pocahon-
tas; there are thousands of them in
this Arcadia; matrimony entities him
to about 600 acres of land. The
Indian female is taught from infancy
to be the drudge of her future lord
and master. just think of it-6O0
acres of land and an Indian princess
to work for him. What more could
he ask? There's millions in it? En-
courage tramp immigration towards
this beautiful wilderness, and in ten
years we shall have the Indian and
tramp questions both settled, and a
thrifty and populous territory knock
ing at the doors Of our Union for ad-
mission as state."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
Medical Notice.
To The Afflicted.
DR.. JOHN GoUcHER
Having had very large and success
full practice in Chronic Diseases
for forty years, both Private
and Hospital, is prepared
to render satisfaction
in the different
variefics

for forty years, both Prlvate
and Hospital, is prepared
to render satisfaction
in the different
varieties.
Among the diseases treated have
been many miraculous cures of the
two true species Of Cancer-the Hard
and the soft; or the Scirrus or Chron-
ic Cancer, characterized by predom-
iuaHcc of fibrons tissue, and but few
Cancer cells the Medullary, Brain, or
Acute Soft Cancer, characterized by
an excess of Cancerous cells.
Also. the different varieties OF
GRAVEL. and disease Of the Kidneys
and Urinary Organs. Tumors, Rheu-
Observation-Disclosures and Chronic
Fistula i'm Ano, Prolapsus Of the
Pnincture, Ami and Rectum. Piles,
T,pe Worms, Scat or Pin Worms, In
tesiinal Worms, Hip Disease, Goiter,
Enlarged Glands, ScrOfula, and all
Impurities of tine Blood.
CATARRII-thatm most insidions OF
all diseases, which is destroying It's
tens of thousands annually-Invaria-
bly, cured. Also, SCALD HEAD, and
the different diseases OF the Skin.
ALSO, THE VARIOUS DISEASES OF FE-
MALES,
Arising from Uterine Dcrangements,
Enlargement, Inflsmmaiion, U!cera~
ton, Tumor, Po!ypus, and all their
sympathetic accompaniments, on the
latest scientific principles, without the
use of The knife or caustics, but by
constitutional treatment and local abb
sorbents, which we believe 10 be the
true method of cure, if timely and
properly applied.
CALCUoUs CONCEPTIONS OF THE KID
NEYs AND BLADDER.
We have in our possession. several
varieties of Gravel from different in
dividuals in this locality, which we
have removed through the natural
urinary passage.
The Doctor is graduate in the Eye
and Ear Infirmary of New York City.
and has had q large and successful
practice in that department. He ABB
serbs the diflerant varieties OF Cata.
ract while they remain soft, and re-
moves films and specks from the eye
without the use of the knife.
The Doctor is a graduate of several
of the leading schools of his profess
sion, the Diplomas of which are hang
ing up in his Office for everybody to
read and investigate.
The Doctor can be consulted every
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at his Office, on the North
West corner of Euclid and Wilson
Avenues, up stairs, in Cleveland, o:
OFFICE HOURS-From 10 A. Nj.
to II NJ; and from to 3 z. N.
He can be consulted every Evening
in his Office at Ravenna, o.; also,
every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
JOHN GOUCHER, III. ID.
~Patients will be visited at their
homes, when desired.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
THE COAL MINES OF OHIO.

We haYe had before US for some
time past, the Fourth Annual Report
of the State Mine Inspector of Ohio
for the year 1877, but had not yet had
an opportunity to give it the attention
it merits. The coal trade of Ohio has
found an excellent recorder In Mr..
Andrew Roy, the State Mine Inspect
or, and the volume before us givee
many details of value concerning the
mining interest of the State, and some
very wholesome advice to both the
miners and mine owners.
The output of the Ohio coal mines
in 1877 amounted to 2,125. 600 tons
(probablv short tons of 1900 pounds,
though it is not SO stated in the report
When will we have q national system
of weights, that all the world will
know what is meant by ton p or 4,
567 600 gross tons of 2. 24O lbs. AS
compared with 1900. 600 tons in 1876
and 4, ,346, ,653 in 1875, the production
of the past year was therefore the
largest ever yet made by the Ohio
mines. Mr.. Roy complains that the
accidents and loss of life are not fully
reported to him the law, though call.
ing for the information, imposes nc
penalty fol failure to give it. This
report is, as were alec those which
preceded it, creditable to Mr.. Roy
and from his courage in denouucine
abuses and calling attention to unpal'
atable though necessary facts, it can
not fail to give beneficial results.
We shall refer again to the report
which lack of time and space now for
bids our noticing. There is room fo
immense Improvement in the system
of coal mining now in use in Ohio
and we shall call attention to SOM
points in this connection at an earl!
day. Engineering and Mining Jour
nal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
THE Lay OF THE ROAD.

In . recent suit lathe Mercer county
Court, growing ous Of collision oc-
casioned by reckless driving, Judge
McDermitt, charging the jury, stated
that there were two rules that the
public must observe upon the high
ways, wit:
l. Persons driving in opposite di-
rection and meeting in the highway,
must turn to the right, as the law di-
rects, and each one must give sufficient
room for the other to pass. If a col.
lision should occur, and it should sat-
isfactorily appear that one had kept
the center of the road and had not
given the other sufficient room to pass
the first party would be responsible,
civilly, for any damage resulting from
his negligence, and also criminally for
an assault and battery. If both par
ties should keep in the middle of the
road both parties would be guilty Of
negligence, but neither could maintain
civil action against the other. Each
would be guilty of breach of the
peace.
2. When parties are travelling upon
the same road and the one behind
comes up to his fellow, who refuses to
let him pass, and who purposely and
maliciously retards his progress, the
one behind must bide his time. He
cannot take the law into his own hand
and punish the man who causelessly
kept him back, but he has a remedy at
law by an action of damages. Or, it
one comes up behind another and
recklessly undertakes to pass him, and
thereby inf1icts damage npon the one
in front, he is not guilty of committing
an assault and battery, but is RESPONSE
BILE in damages to the party injured.
A person in front has no right to keep
one behind him back who desires to
drive faster If he does he is liable to
civil damages, but the party In passing
must do SO, SO IS to inhict no injury
upon the other.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
AxE THE caILDxEN AT HOME.

Each day when the glow of sunset
Fades in the western sky.
And the wee ones. tired of playing,
Go tripping lightly by.
1 steal away from my husband.
Asleepin his easy chair,
And watch from the open doorway
Their faces fresh and fair.
Alone in the drear old homestead
That once was full of life,
Ringing with girlish laughter.
EchOing boyish strife.
WetwO are waiting together:
And oft, as the shadows come.
With tremulous voice he calls me,
"It is night are the children Gomez"
"Yes, Lowell" answered him gently.
They're all home long ago;"
And sing in my quivcring treble.
A song so soft and low.
Till the old man drops to slnmber,
With his head upon his hand.
And tell to myself the number
Home in the better land.
Home where never a sorrow
Shall dim their eyes with tears:
Where the smile OF God Is on them
Through all the summer years,
i know! yet my arms are empty,
That fOndly folded seven.
And the mother-heart within me
Is almost starved for heaven.
Sometimes in the dusk of evening,
only shut my eyes,
And children are all about me-
A vision from the skies
The babes whose dimpled fingers
Lost the way to my breast.
And the beautiful ones, the angels,
Passed to the world of the blest.
With never a cloud upon them,
see their radiant brOws,
Ny boys that gave to freedom
The red sword sealed their vows!
In the tangled Southern forest,
Twin brothers, bold and brave.
They fell; and the flag they died for,
Thank GOdi floats over their grave.
A breath, and the vision is lifted
Away on the wings of light.
Again we two are together,
All alone in the night.
They tell me his mind is failing.
But smile at idle fears;
He is only back with the children,
In the dear and peaceful years.
And still the summer sunset
Fades away in the west,
And the wee ones. tired OF playing,
Go trOcping home to rest,
My husband from his corner,
"say. love have the children Gomez"
And I answer with eyes uplifted.
Yes, deari they are all at home.''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
mrsAPPLlED QUOTATIONS.

MIsAPPLlED QUOTATIONS..
The ear of charity is as deaf as an
adder at work. on a long column of
figures.
The grinders should cease because
they are few, and hand-organ music
isn't very popular just at present, any
how.
Old age comes on q pace, in harness
and at a good gait.
The boy stood on the burning deck
that he had hauled from the fire, where
his father had thrown it but the old
man yanked him off and completed
the cremation of the vile cards.
Women are generally pretty smart !;
but they cannot hold candle to o can
of kerosene with safety.
Virtue is its own reward; but lit
tie besides, that viii: buy something,
is generally quite handy.
The old hummer smelleth the bottle
from afar Of, when it is set up for a
free treat to the crowd.
A word spoken in due season, how
good it is when 1t strikes the man
with the bill just about right.
Remove not the old landmarks,
pleadeih the venerable tramp when
they bid him peel of and get into the
bath pool at the workhouse.
Il beg of you, have you few cents
for starving man p asked tramp OF
a pedestrian on Vine street last eve
ming. 'Oh! exclaimed the latter. you
are begging the question; : aud passed
ON.
The blood of the turnip is the seed
of the church in some of the stingy in.
stances.
When at home do as the home uns
do.
Beware of the man with one book
If he be an agent for it.
When . man slips in to get sly mir
aud finds q crowd of his acquaint
ances there, his first thought is, De
fend me from my friends.'
| The motto of the gay old bachelo
on tho shady side of life fe, the Guard
dyes, but never surrenders.-ICi Cincin
natl Commercial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
GLASS PRINTING TYPE.

A new invention has been perfected
in Paris-that of glass printing type.
This kind of type is made out of hard
ened glass, and is as hard as lead
They last longer than the metallic are
not liable to be crushed by the print
ing cylinder; they do not suffer in the
least from sudden cooling in stereo-
typing, and they do not injure the
health in handling, as lead tyres do,
In this respect they have great ad-
vantage. The atmosphere in printing
offices is impregnated with particles
of lead, and chronic lead poisoning is
one of the complaints of type settlers
All this is obviated by the new inven.
ton, which has the merit also of being
much cheaper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
WHAT THE .MICROSCOPE RE.
VEALS.

" II tAOSCOfGs -
VEALS.
Mold is forest of beautiful trees.
with the branches, leaves aud fruit.
butterflies are fully fcathered.
Hairs are hollow tubes.
The surface of our bodies are coy.
cred with scales like a fish q single
grain of sand would cover one hun.
Gred and fifty of these scales, and yet
q scale covers five hundred pores.
Through these narrow openings the
perspiration forces itself like hairs
through q sieve.
Each drop Of stagnant water con-
tains q world of living creatures,
swimming with as much liberty as
whales in tho sea.
Each leaf has colony OF insecfs
grazing on it. like COW in . meadow
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
AT REASONABLE TERMS.

I buy for cash and as I have
a large trade, CAN AND WILL
sell goods in my line at such
prices as will attract attention
and secure the patronage of
the CLOSE cash buyer.
Having a long lease of the
old Furniture Stand which l
have occupied for nearly five
years I intend to remain per-
manently, and solicit a con-
tinuance Of your patronage.
No. 8, Phenix Block,
Ravenna, Ohio.
February 20. 1878. 4s5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

Sam Mn. P.rtineton: .What is all
this fuse rheunAtizIng silver. and this
demand for the plsmbago Of our
fakhers3D
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
A. gKLpINe. ND R.C. SLOAN, II. d
BELDING s. SLOAN,

Physicians and Surgeons. Once. Main street
over Belding Il Armstrong; Drug Store.
Special attention paid to the treatment OF
Chronic Diseases -. 49,,
i,r. -l-..n's residence opposite Citizens Hall.
Main street
OiTiee hours, from Q m. to II m. and from
to5 y. IN.
J. s. Night calls promptly attended to.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

The nan who gives you the slip
the church usher.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

I. III. & NJ. w. PHELPS,
Attorneys and dCOuuseIlors at Law. .Ravenna,
Ghso. Onice over First National Bank. 3So
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
G.. III. GRIFFIN,
T. C. SWAIN,

@ENTISr. Office over First Nationai BANK
Office hours from - m 10 D p NJ
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

a.,oruex and Counsellor at Law, Raven
-, ,Iuio Office in Phcnix Block, over Sec
oui National Bank
NAV t. 1879. 35lv-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
GEO. SENYARD,
PORTRAIT PAINTER

GIRARD, PA.
Persons desiring fine. fuli-sized, accurate
Iikcnesscs of themselves or friends painted in
oil cOlors, at a small price. can secure them by
sending photographs or other pictures. Work
warranted
Refers to N. Converse, J. G. Prentice. William
Ward, N. 5. Olin, $. D. Harris and others hav-
ing samples Of his work.
Orders NAV be left at the PRESS Office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

A Machine That Talks, Sings,
and Whistles - Bottled UP
Speeches, Poems. EjaculatiOns
Two Voices At the Same Time
The Performances and Ca
pabilities of the Ph0nOgraph.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
T. d. HORTON.

Surgical and Mechanical Dentist, opposinsgs ~
Portage Heuse, Main St. Basenna,o' ="
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
There was a lack of woman's nursing there

There was lack of woman's nursing there
was lack
---"Oo, give us a restp'----
of woman'S tears,
DRY
But a comrade stood beside him while his life
blood
-"Oh what are yon giving usl''-Oh. cheese
ebbcd away.
it!'' e=zsA
And bent with pitying glances to hear what
he
-"Oh. you can't recite poetry !''-''Lat
might say,
upi'
The dying soldier faltered. and he took that
---"Police! Police !''---Po-
comrades hand,
lice."
And he said, 81 never more shall see my
own, my
-"Oh, put him outp'-"Oh, cork your
native land
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
Business Cards.

FRANCIS L. CLARK,
nNecuaufcaI and Architectural Draughts-
n,na Patent Office Drawing o Speciality.
No - Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Juue6, 1872. 1sS-y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
Pc urTcaINs- w-B THOMAS
UUTCHINS & THOMAS,

.-or,rvs at Law, Ravcnna, Ohio Office in
Emnirc Building MIR. uutchins Will attend
at All Germs OF the Common Pleas and District
Courts in Portage County ally
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
E. w. MAXsON,

S-I3crior facilities for making collections IN
all parts of the United States: once over
First National Bank, GaTrettsviiie, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
r IT NICHOLS

Attorney at Law and-Nofary Funnc. OMce
Store a., 80
November 90 1871. 212-t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
CRAFTS n D. JOHN ~ Z
CRAFTS s. SON,

Physicians and Surgeons. Office IN CraIts
Block Mantua Station, Portage Couhty>ohio'
-3:3sS-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14

r,.,x.. aud Merchant Tailor, Hats, Caps
ausi Furnishing Goods. Poe's BuiidIng, Main
street, s.venni, Ohio
Oct 10. 1858, ~.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-14
7. IT. SIDDALL,
PETER FLATH.

Attorney mt Law. ONCE IN PheniN BLOCK
Ravenna, Ohio 40
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-06-27
An Antidote for Flies.

A few years ago a Philadei-
phia clergy man discovered an
aatidotc for flies, or at least he
said he did. lie had occasion
10 change his abode. We do
not know just what the occa-
sion was. Probably he could
Tot pay the rent, or perhaps his
relatives ont West, who were
coming to see the Centennial,
found out his old address, and
wrote to him that they could not
endure life any longer without
seeing him, and would visit him
all summer; at any rate be
moved. Immediately he was
bcsct with swarms of flies, al
though he had previously en-
ioyed perfect immunity from
these pests. And when he got
moved, and settled down among
his window plants again, the
flies ceased to trouble him. 1t
is a simple and very pleasant
experiment. II it fails 10 drive
away The flies, you will at least
succeed in filling your house
with plants, which is a pleasant
thing TO do, as it will keep you
employed all the time in caring
for them, and you will have
plenty of time for vain regrets,
when the plants ali freeze along
about Christmas. But there
may be something in it. We
have the word of q clergyman
FOR it, and we do not see why
even a clergyman should tell q
fib about such a little thing as I
fly.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-06-27


More than once and on more
than one farm, Ihave seen dry, bar
rem spots, such as gravel knobs
aud side hills, made fertile AMI
productive in a single season, sim
ply by sailing a small flock of
Sheep on those barren spots twice
a week during the summer; the
sheep would he sure to resort
there several times a day to lick
10 the salt, and thus leave their
lroppings, both liquid and solid,
which are very rich fertilizers;
hen the next season, the most
rank aud luxuriant growths of
grass or grain would be produced
On those "galled spots" Of any
other portion of the whole field
thus, the best kind Of manure
was applied and spread just where
most wanted without any hard
labor. Weight tor weight sheer
manure is more fertilizing thar
either horse or COW manure, anC
next in value to hen or hog drop
ping. Sheep are valuable 1ertil
izers an very sure.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-06-27

The horse will eat ten hours out
nfevery twelve,a and the hog never
knows " hat it is not 20 be hungry
The crow flies six miles, and the
wild pigeon sixty an hour, but the
humming bird beats all things on
the wing. The wild turkey can
run faster than he can fly, and
any man who is good walker can
tire a deer out in twenty-four
hours. The fox is the hardest
animal to catch in trap, and a
muskrat the easiest, and ,he
meadow lark is the shyest Of all
the birds in toe air. The spider
is the only creature that catches
its food 10 trap, and a sheep
viii live without water longer
than any other domestic animal
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-06-27

Sheep are often troubled with
a kind of influenza caused by eX-
posure to cold rains and heavy
dews al night. Try giving them
shelter at night and during cold
rains, and note the result. You
may also give each animal a half
ounce OF EPSON salts and one
drachm Of ginger in gill of wa
ter if they are seriously affected.
Common salt should also be kept
in convenient place where the
sheep may have access to it
whenever the cravings of appe
tite may lead them to indulge in
this excellent and cheap medicine.