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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-28
FOREIGN.

Gortschakof Has a Stomach Ache.
ST. PETERSBURG, February &c.
Prince Gortschskof was seized by a
violent attack of cranp in the stomach
Friday night, but is better to-day,
though he is still weak and confined
to bed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-28

AusUsTA, Ga, February 26.-The
Globe Cotton Mil, Amos r. Clark &
Co., proprietors, was burned. Loss
$50, 900; insurance 5000. Two boys
fell into the canal during the Gre. One
was rescued, the 0thsE droWnsd.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-02-28
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

LTvERPooI, February 26-Noon.-Co
ton market easier but not quotably
lower; middling uplands sgd; middIing
Orleans sgd; sales 5000 bales, including
1000 for speculation and export; receipts
u, 200 bales, ali American. Futures I-32d
cheaper.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
Facts for the Farmer.

1t is worth while for all farmers
everywhere, to remember that
thorough culture is better than three
mortgages on the farm.
That an offensive war against the
weeds is five times less expensive
than a defensive orc.
That good fences always pay bet
ter than lawsuit with neighbors.
That hay is great deal cheaper
male in summer than purchased in
winter.
That more stock perish from fam
inc than founder.
That horse who lays his ears
back and looks Lightning when any
one approaches, is vicious.
That scrimping the feed of fatten
ing hogs is a waste of grain.
That educating children properly
is money lent at 10 per cent.
That one evening spent at home
in study, is more profitable than
ten spent lounging about saloons
and taverns.
That COWS should be MIXED reg
ularly ard clean.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
Self.Made Men.

Columbus was weaver. Franklin
a journeyman printer. Sixtus V.
was employed in herding swine.
Ferguson and Burns were plough"
men. Esop was a slave. lIogarth
an engraver on pewter pots. Ben
Johnston was bricklaycr. Porson
was the son of a parish clerk. Ak
enside was the s,n Of u butcher-so
was Wolsey. Cervantes was CON-
mon soldier. HALEY was the son Of
a soaprboiler. Arkwright was a ba-
ker. Belzoni the son OF barber.
Blackstone and S,uthey were the
sons of linen-drapcrs. Crabbe, Il
fisherman's son. Keats, the son Of
a livery-stable keeper. buchanan
was farmer. Canova, the son Of Il
mason. Captain Cook began his ca
reer as a cabin-boy. Haydn was
the son Of Il wheelwright. Hogg
was shepherd.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
AN INVOCATION.

Come from The E,rott spirit world tonight
And battle once more my sad and weary
soul
In all the sofiened splendors of thy light;
On. in my anguish, leave me not alone.
Let me but see the shadow of thy face;
Let me but hear the music Of thy wings
Zen that, | think, would from my soul
efiace
The subtle agony Death always brings.
Come not trausfgured by the light of love,
In garments Of thy souls pure bliss ar
rayed,
For my sad spirit canno; rise above
Tie giave. where all its fondest hopes
arc laid.
Come rather clothed in thy humanity,
With the same sofened sadness on thy
brow,
And winning sweetness Of those eyes, 10 Inc
Nouaht but tender recollection now
So in thy twilight smile, half light, hall
shade,
The memories OF the past will gain ne"
life.
Tie outlines Of my faith will softly fade.
Aud in that rest shall forget the strife.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
Winter Pastures.

We 10 not understand why South,
ern farmers show so little interest in
the grasses and winter pastures.
Southern grasses are to become ten
times more valuable than the cotton
crop. Winter grasses are specially
important and valuable. Here is an
article that every Southern farmer
should read:
Some writer. whose name has been
dropped from his article, now going
the rounds of the press, but who
seems to write from lower Georgia.
saws it is most desirable to avoid as
far as possible an annual expendi-
ture for labor in the management of
our lands. We require certain
amount of forage for winter. Pullo
ing fodder is one IF the operations Of
the farm. Well cured, it is the most
palatable forage which can be given
to horses. So is champagne the
most agreeable of all fluids to man.
But the fodder is too expensive for
the farmers horse and the cham
pacne too expensive for the farmer
man. Just think of a farmer going
into hundred acre corn field with
a gang of hands and handling every
separate blade OF every separate
corn stalk. Contrast this with a
mower cutting down eight acres Of
Grass day-say sixteen tons, raked
up by a horse rake. tended by horse
power, loaded into the wagon and
thence into the barn by hay litter,
untouched by human hands in the
whole process
But there is a cheaper process
than this. 1t is one tLat cannot be
adopted in the North, because the
climate will not admit Of it. This
cheaper plan is to provide winter
pastures for mnles, horses, colts, cat
lie, and thereby enabling them to
NOW aud save their own hay without
cost to us, either in the way Of ne
grocs, mower, haystacks or barns.
The way to obtain a good winter
pasture is simple and not expensive.
Take piece of wood land, thin out
the worthless timber, leaving rail
trees and mastrbcaring trees. The
exact distance cannot be given, be-
cause the rrees differ very much in
the amount of shade which they pro-
duce. The Kentucky rule is to
thin timber 70 that the ground shall
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
Young Beef.

Animals of middle age aaord the
most diges,iblc and bcst-hayored
beef. Beef Of the larger breeds Of
oxen is in greatest perfection for the
table at abou: six years old; that of
smaller breeds year or two earlier.
Cow beef can scarcely be too
young. Wethcr mutton is best at
four years old; eve mutton at
about two years old. The flesh Of
very young animals contains SO lit"
tie fibrin and osTazone as to be al
most unplcasantly soft, fabby and
insipid.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29
FLASHES.

What men want oil reasons FOR their
opinion they supply and make up in
rage.
Leisure is sweet 10 those who have
earned it. but burdensome to those who
get it for nothing.
A woman who makes practice of
borrowing quart Of milk usually makes
pint of returning it.
The peusive mule is not usually re-
garded as susceptible to pathetic emo
tons; and yet he occasionally drops a
mule-t-cr.
You want nothing. DO yon?' said
Pat. BE dad, an if it's nothing ye
want, yell find it in the jug, where the
whisky was
A city young mau who read I" Now
is the time for huskiug bees" chased a
bee for fifteen minutes to 6nd out what
kind Of u husk it had Oh.
A lawyer at the bar was held to be
in c,ntempt for simply making a motion
in court. 1t was ascrrtained, however.
that he made motion to throw all ink
stand at the head OF the court.
rate wife Whose husband HIS re-
turned home l.tr =" N"w. III give
you piece Of my mind" Husband
Don't, ny dear, you can't spare it
4 doctor went out for days hunt
ing, and. on coming hume. complained
that he hadn't killed anything. That's
because sou didn't attend to your legiti-
nate business" said his wic.
The jealous deacon Of Dtaawood
church bowis-kniltd 4 member Of the
congregation for putting counterfeit
quarter ia,o the contribution box, and
the pastor shot the deacon for creating
disturbance durin. services.
josh Billings has written play
The principle part will be taken by the
hind legs of mule, and the drluatic
movement will be FASTENED by the
business end Of hornet skilliully in-
,roduced.
A little four-ycar-old girl having been
instructed that 'he angels were clothed
in white, surprised her parents by the
remark, after recent shower followed
Ly feccy clouds. that the angels were
hanging out their clothes to dry.
A New Jersey man shot at a cat and
brought down his wife the first time
The most singular part Of the affair is
tho wounded woman actually believes
that he aimed at the cat. One OF the
most beautiful characteristics Of wife
is the answering confidence she places
in the word of her husband.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29

get sunlight at least a portion Of the
day, otherwise the grass.wlll be sour
and rejected by live stock. The
gronnd should be well sprouted 4;
grubbing is not necessary, though it
is the best. The tree tops should
be piled up and burned, and the
ashes scattered. Except for ap-
pearancc, the logs need not be piled
and burned. Grass seed should be
sown. The available live stock of
the farmer should be turned upon it
to trample in the seed. Hogs are
excellent for this purpose, fecdi@g
them shcllel corn scattered as wide
ly as possible, and feeding them in
an entirely new place every day.
The seed sown should consist OF
orchard, blue. herds and meadow oat
grass, if the latter can be obtained.
One bushcl Of this mixture is sown
to the acre-one~half orchard grass.
and the other seeds in equal proper
ton.
Persons wishing an immediate use
of this pasture, plow and harrow the
surface. and SOW rye with the grass
seeds. In such a case the logs must
be burned The rye will not make
GOOD grain, but will give excellent
winter and spring feed. This opera
ton may be performed in the fall,
though most persons will prefer the
cheaper plan, and SOW in February
grass seed alone. As soon as the
native grasses and weeds will appear,
live stock shonld be turned in to cat
them down. They will not hurt the
Young grass, but benefit it by con-
solidating the soil. So long as these
weeds and native grasses spring up
they must be fed down. In the fall
they cease to grow, and sown grasses
should be left ungrazed until New
Year, when the stock should again
be put upon them. In year or
two the native grasses and weeds
will disappear by close grazing and
tramping, and good swaid of the
artificial grasses will be formed.
If the land has been sprouted and
grubbed, the sproutins must be re-
peated two or three years, unless
goats are used. Such park of
wood winter pasture will not only he
an ornament to the farm, but a
source Of profit to the owner.
We have good deal of capital in
woodland. BY adopting the course
above suggested VIC preserve our
timber and make our dead capital
active. The cost Of such wood
pasture need not be large. 1t is in
creased if rye or fall oats are sown
for the necessary plowIas or harrow
ins, and burning the logs. For grass
alone, the whole expense need not
exceed FIVE or six dollars an acre.
If the lot be enclosed, the whole ex'
pense will be the sprouting and burn
inc brush. and the seeds and sowing.
-JIabRe Register.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29

With time and patience, the muller
ry leaf becomes satin. What difficulty
is there at which a man should quail,
when u worm can accomplish 50 much
from the leaf thu mulberry!
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29

Buys and pays the highest market price
for green and dry COW hides. sheep. fox,
otter. mink. rIcco0n and rabbit skins.
Also, rags. wool. tallow, becswax, old iron,
brnss, copper, &c, janltf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08
HIRAM.
CORRESPONDENCE

correspondence
Last Friday, about II O'Clock a. m, EleazOr
LoOms' barn, three -fourths Of a mile north of
the Center. with all its contests. was destroyed
by fire. 1t is supposed little boy had been
playing with IN matches in the barn, and caused
the fire. The barn was well filed with hay and
wheat. A good twO-horse wagon, sleds. plows.
cultivators and harnesses. were in the barn and
consumed. The loss is very severe one for
MIR, Loomis, rs he had no insurance. 1t Is
hoped and believed that our citizens will render
some assistance.
The good hay weather continues and yet the
hay crop is not all gathered. There will be a
large amount of poor hay in the country.
There is q scarcity Of potato bugs this year.
for some reason. Can any of our bug0lOgists
explain the reasOnY
AMONG THE JUVENILES.
Two little girls in this place were playing to.
gether; the oldest is i've years old and attends
Sunday school. The youngest is three years
DID, and Is not known at Sunday School. The
mother of the youngest called to her to come
home. but she did not respond with alacrity.
whereupon the eldest volunteered to lecture her
upon the sin of disobeying her parents. She
told the little one how Jesus loved good little
girls. but would punish bad ones. And now.
said she, "you must run right home; ii you
don't Jesus will know that you don't mind
your mother, for he is everywhere present.
" Oh now, 1 don't believe yOu." said the little
three-year old, " for Jesus never has been to
our house; If He had would have seen Him. d
There is a little two years old boy in our vi.
cinity, a precocious little fellow-and hi.
fathers facs is literally covered with whiskers
The father was holding him on his knee, q
short time ago. telling him story. The little
fellow looked at his father seriously and In q
business tone said: Papa. i shall have to tut
on 90 whisers.'' 'Cnt on my whiskcrs! What
fozs'' inquired the father. :. Cause want te
see what 90 looks like, and he called for the
shears-but got stick Of candy as . compro.
mise. ss 49, H.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08
medical society Meeting.

KENT, o., August 1st. 1878.
The Medical Societies OF Portage and Trum
bull Counties. with the wives of the members
met in joiat session in Masonic Hall, at clever
ing.
On motion. visiting physicians not members
of either Society. were invited to participate in
the exercises of the meeting. 4,t
DIR. Woods read an Essay upon the climate OF
California endeavOring to prove its superiority
over that of Spain or Italy.
DIR. LOughead read an Essay upon Cholera
Infantum. which was discussed by Drs. Shively.
Sherman. Jones. Ward and Alcorn.
DIR. Alcorn read an Essay upon the Liver. de-
failing its importance in the animal economy,
its anatomy. functions and diseases.
DR. Hays opened the discussion upon the
=" Medical Uses of Alcohol" which was contln-
ued pro and con. by Drs. Alcnrn, Belding.
Wagner. Sherman, Ward and Warrington.
On motion. Dr. Scott, of Cleveland. was invi-
ted to offer some remarks upon diseases of the
Eyelids at the afternoon session.
Society adjourned to meet at O'Clock P. n.
Upon adjournment. the members of the Soci-
ETY.. with their wives. repaired to the Rail Road
Eating House. where a sumptuous repast. pre-
pared by the proprietor, Mr. Hubbell, MS par
taken of with much relish. After the appetites
of all had been fully sated. the following toasts
were offered and responded to:
The Ladies-God bless them.' DIR. Harmon.
LADY Physicians-their necessity and utili-
ty." Mrs. DR. Grimes.
1.-THE Medical Profession" DIR. Scott.
1.-The Portage County Medical Society," Dr.
Woods.
Society convened at p. m.
Mrs. DIR. Grimes read an essay upon Mental
Therapeutics, claiming much efficacy in the
treatment of disease by psychial influence.
DIR. Shivcly read an essay on DysmenorrhGa.
Mrs. DR.. Jones read report of . case Of acute
Vaginitis caused by improper nse of Vaginal
injections,
DIR. Sherman read the law of Ohio with refer
ence to the requirements of those permitted to
practice medicine ard surgery in the State.
In accordance with the previous motion, DIR
Scott began his remarks on ConjLnctivites. hut
owing to the lateness Of the hour. was Obliged
to come to a hasty and abrupt conclusion.
A vote OF thanks was rendered the Masonic
Fraternity of Kent for the use of their commo
deus and beautiful Hall. for the meeting of the
Society.
A vote OF thanks was given the members o.
the Trnmbull County Society, for the very fI1
attendance,
Society adjourned. all feeling that the tima
had been pleasantly and proftably spent, re
GREETING only that there were not more frequent
opportunities for social and prOfe ssiOnal inter-
course. IL. +. HUGUS. Secy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08
Black Silks.

We have just received new invoice
Cashmer finish Black Silks. bought at
the lowest price they have touched
tins season. We thought this favor
able time to buy these goods, and we
would advise our customers to do the
same, as an advance of 10 per cent. is
anticipated this Fall. Don't fail to
price them before buying.
We are receiving New Goods near
ly every day. Look at our new &c
Bleached Cotton and 25c Table Linen
which is splendid.
We should be pleased to have any
one compare our 45 aud 5Oc Teas with
our neighbors, and let that decide
who sells the best Tea for the money.
CONVERSE & SNYDER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08


We learn that an affray occurred at
the Infirmary farm. on Friday last, be.
tween an inmate named Rodgers, and
Mr.. Knapp, who is employed about
the farm as manager, the former has
long been an inmate of the institution
and is insane, his malady at times
manifesting itself in acts of violence.
On this occasion he drew q bed vessel
with which he struck at Knapp, who
threw up his arm to ward of the blow
and received q severe wound in the
hand from the missile. What is the
extent Of the injury we did not learn
a. we have been unable to. obtain full
particulars Of the ARRAY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08

ADVERTISING itself wherever it goes
by the wondrous and gratifying eff
fects which it produces, that sterling
medicinal preparation. THOMAS ELEc-
rRIcT On, is winning "golden opin.
ions" in all parts OF the United States.
Testimonials constantly pour in dem
onstrating Its supcrlative efficacy. in a
manner as pleasing to its proprietors
as it must be convincing to those who
read in the public prints those evil
dences of its popularity and genuine
worth. Never was there remedy
which received ampler or more satis-
factory Endorsement; never was there
one which better deserved il. IT IS A
TRIED REMEDY. Experience has DEM
onstrated that it not only relieUes, but
eradicates the most obstinate coughs,
sore throat of malignant type. ca.
tarrh Of long standing, rheumatism,
neuralgia, stiffness and lameness of the
back. muscles and joints. piles and
kidney troubles, external hurts and
sores, and other bodily troubles. as
we'll as many Of the disorders pecu-
liar to horees and cattle. That it cures
in every instance, is not pretended,
but that, If systematically used, and
the mslsdy is susceptible of being
remedied, it soiN remedy 1t, is a fact
amply established. Sold by all deal
era. Price, 50 cents and 81 per bot
tie; trial size, 25 cents.
Prepared only by FOSTER, MIL.
BURN Il CO., Buffalo, N. Y.
NOTE.-Electyic-Se and Elec-
tried. f4 s 5ll-2m.
BELDING & ARMsTRoNG, Agents, Ra-
VIENNA, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08

A COUPLE of Ravepna Moaks had .
contest last Friday 10 settle q long
disputed question between them as TO
which had the capacity to stand mp
under the largest load Of forty rod
corn juice. They met under favOra.
BILE circumstances and locked "horns''
and for q few hours the contest was
fierce aud the result doubtful, but af.
ter dozen or two rounds both parties
came down. One was put to bed by
his friends, while the Other squan-
dered" OF and was picked up from
the dew bespsngled grass on West
Main street, and safely lodged in the
front yard of the Catholic Church,
where he found himself In the morn
ing staring old Sol in the face. The
main question remains unsettled, but
for two or three days there were q
couple of hnmiliated "shsvers," and
" one-armed Jimmy" has secured two
new customers to his saloon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08
A WANING.

OuR old friend James Woodald.
Mayor of Kent, has issued the follow
ing pr0nunciamento, which we find in
the last weeks Bulletin:
ga Word to tho Wise, Ac.,,
To all whom it may concern, greet
ing: whereas there have been many
complaints made to me by married
ladies, of this village, of the habits of
many married men coming home to
their families drunk night after night,
with their abuse aud insults, and,
thinking there might be some mistake
in the matter and being very 10th to
commence suit, have taking the trouble
and responsibility Of investigating the
matter myself, and have spent m0st of
the evenings at a late hour for the last
five weeks accommodating for that
purpose, and finding the complaints
too true, would here say to the ladies
making the complaints, that you will
not be called upon to testify In the
matter that you so much dreaded, as l
have ample proof outside. have done
this for the express purpose of having
q fare understanding with all saloon
keepers within the limits of the lncOr-
porated village of Kent, o., and to
avoid any cults at law il possible al
present, have come to this conclusion
to. wit: To saloon keepers. If you
insist on selling Intoxicating LIQUORS
contrary to law, shall insist on your
doing so with great caution and good
Judgment /; not sell to any man who ia
in the Ieast intoxicated, and If there is
any saloon keeper that does not know
rrrho,, a man hoc onnnnh l;n,,or NTH
ont his being drunk, he wants to close
up his saloon or 1t will be closed up
for him. THE sending men home
nights or days to their families drunk
as sots TO crush the hearts Of the in
nocent, is played out. If the corpo-
ration has got to be taxed to prosecute
drnnkards, propose to have 1t taxed
to prosecute those that make dru nix :
ards, aud If the ball and chain must
be used, let it be used on those most
guilty aud it il becomes necessary /
shall execute this law.
There ia another class to whom
propose to give warning. that ia the
gamblers Now, gents, in the hour
you think not, you are gobbled mp
Don't blame anybody but yourselves,
for l have a spy on you. and as sure ae
there is God. you will be gobbled il
yon continue your pxacticc.
| have q word to say 10 those men
or things that prOwl around town and
get free drinks. Those who buy bot.
ties of whisky for boys with the boys
money for the sake of getting drink
Now if there is man this side o
He'll, that ought to be punished, it,!
the man that will buy boys whisky y
and ask the aid of all citizens t.
bring them to Justice or give any In
formation. 1t will be thankfully re
ceived by
JAMES WooDARD. Mayor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08

CoNcERT.-The friends Of the Shs.
lersville Sunday School will give q
concert in the Church at the Center,
Saturday evening, August 10th. A
competent leader will conduct the ex-
ercises, and no pains will be spared to
make the entertainment enjoy able. A
small admission fee will be charged
for the benefit of the Sunday School,
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08
You Must Cure that Cough,

You Must Cure that Cough.
With Shiloh's Consumption Cure
you can cure yourself. 1t has cstab-
.lished the fact that Consumption can
be cured, while for Coughs. bronchitis.
Whooping Cough. Asthma, and all
diseases of Throat and lungs, it is ab-
solntely without On equal. Two doses
will relieve your child of Group, it is
pheasant 70 take aud perfectly harm.
less to the youngest child, and no
mother can afford to be without It,.
You can use two-thirds of bottle and
II what we say is not true we will re.
fund the price paid. Price 10 cts. SO cts
and $1.O0 per bottle. If your Lungs
are sore or chest or back lame use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Sold by e. p.
Brainerd &Son, Ravenna, and else
whore BY all dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-08

Arm BRoKEN.-As Miss Adah Horr
was returning home from Shalersville
on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Patton, of Kent,
when near the residence of VIM. Hine,
her horse became frightened at a yoke
of oxen hauling a large tank, and ran.
The buggy was upset, the young ladies
being thrown out and falling under.
meath it. Miss Horr had her left arm
fractured at the wrist joint, the injury
being a severe one. Miss Patton es-
capped. without injury. The top Of the
carriage was badly smashed up and
sustained other slight damage. -