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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17
VETERAN EmPLOYES OF THE
U. s. SEN ATE.

There are now in the employ of the
Senate four men who were appointed
when the Democrats had control of
that body before 1861, and have been
retained by the Republicans because
of their efficiency. One of the number
is Isaac Bassett, the venerable white
haired and whiskered Assistant Ser
geant- alarms, who slts at the left of
the Vice President during the sessions
of the Senate. He has been promoted
gradually for the last fifty-two years,
until now, at the age of sixty-nine, he
holds the next Office in honor to the
Sergeant-at-Arms. He is the custodian
of the Senate Chamber and has charge
of the pages. Brssett is . very re-
markable man, and from his peculiar
position has had an opportunity to
know intimately more of the great men
who served in the Senate than any liv-
ing man. He is writing . book of
"Reminiscences. The others are William
Johnston, a doorkeeper; C. s. Draper,
doorkeeper, and III. st. John, mes
senger. All are old men, and John
ston, like Bassett, is venerable in ap-
pearance. There are several other men
who have been in the services Of the
Senate for long time and whose
places it would be difficult and almost
impossible to fill. One of these is
AMI Smith, whe has grown up from
. boy in the document room and who
can turn at q moments notice to any
document that has been printed for
the last fifty years. HIS memery is
phenomenal, and no o ne could possi-
bly, secure the facility he has for per-
forming the duties of his Office. An
other man is G. C.. Simpson, the en-
rolling clerk. He has been in this
position, which is as important as any
in the Senate, for eighteen years, and
it is matter of great pride with him
that, in all the confusion of the closing
hours Of twenty one sessions of Con-
gress he has never made q mistake.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17
AN English sanitary officer alleges

AN English sanitary officer alleges
that he has observed typhoid, diphthe-
ria, or other zymotic affections to arise
from houses that have been long empty.
The cause is supposed to be in the dis
use of cisterns, pipes and drains, the
processes of putrefection going on in
the impure air in them, the unobstruc-
ted access of this air to the house, while
the closure of windows and doors eff
fectually shuts out fresh air: Persons
moving from the city to their country
homes for the summer should see that
the drains and pipes are in perfect or
der, that the cellar and closets are
cleared of rubbish, aud the whole
house thoroughly aired before occupy
ing. Carbolic acid used freely in the
cellar is a good and cheap disinfectant.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

A WOMAN was discovered recently
on an island In the Pacific ocean, where
she had been leading a solitary life for
eighteen years. The men who first ap-
preached her found her talking to her.
self, showing the ruling passion strong
n solitude.
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e.CONQUEnED AT Lasts,

Some time since the Mobile News offered
prize for the poem which. by Southern writel
should be judged most meritorious. expressive
Of the gratitude which existed in the Sonthcrr
heart toward the people Of the North for the
philanthropy and rmagnanimity so freely and
nobly displayed in the time OF the dire afiic.
tion Of the South by pestilence. This offer On
the part OF the News called forth seventy seven
competitive compositions from various parts OF
the country. The committee towhom the man.
uscripts were submitted decided In favor of the
poem en- titled :. Conquered at Last" by Miss
Maria L. Eve. of Augusta, Ga. which is here
given: III s-..-'1.,,... .-..
You conquered us then. but only in part.
For q stubborn thing is the human heart.
So the mad wind blows in his might and main,
And the forests bend to his breath like grain;
Their heads in the dust and their branches
broke,
But how shall he soften their hearts of oakr
You swept DER our land with the whirlwind's g
wing,
But the human heart is a stubborn thing.
We laid down our arms, We Yielded our will;
But our heart Of hearts was unconquered still.
I'VE are vanquished. we said, 'but our wounds
must heal;''
We gave you our swords. but our hearts were
steel. nf a. ht4
I'VE are conquered" we said. but our hearts
were sore.
And "woe to the conquered" on every door.
But the spoiler came and he would not spare,
The angel that walketh in darkness was there;
He walked thro' the valley, walked thro' the
street.
And left the print of his fiery feet.
In the dead. dead. dead. that were everywhere,
And buried away with never prayer.
From the desolate land, from its very heart.
There went forth a cry to to the uttermost part;
You heard it. O brothersI With never measure
You opened your hearts and poured out your
treasure.
o. Sisters Of Mercy. you gave above thesei
For you helped. we know. ON your bended knees.
Your pity was human. but oh ! it was more.
When you shared our cross and our burden bore.
Your lives in your hands you stood by our side;
Your lives for our lives you laid down and died.
And no greater love hath man to give
Than lay down his life that his friends may live
You poured in our wounds the oil and the wine
That you brought 10 rs from Hand Divine.
You conquered NJ. brothers our swords we gave;
We yield now our hearts-they are all we have. |
Dur last ditch was there. and It held out long;
t is yours. friends. and you'll find It strong. |
Four love had magic. di siner than art,
And Conquered by kindness" we'll write ON |
our heart.
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If Adam had been created a boy in
stead of full-grown man, he would
have clubed all the apples off from that
tree before the serpent had chance to
get through the fence around the gar
den.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

MY uncle Consider stood looking at
one of the silver dollars, and, seeing
'' In Goi we trust" on one side, and
the " "UDited States of America" on the
other. sadly remarked: "Well, Ele, I
knew we were becoming a very wick
ed and worldly people, but never ex-
pected to live to see the day when God
and the United States would be on OPP
pOsite Sides"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

The class in geography was on ex-
hibition, when the question came,
Who discovered the Sandwich Is.
lands ?" Every hand was instantly
raised, followed by a chorus of "Jo.
seph Cookl
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STONE WELLS OF ARIZONA.
Natural Formations i'm an Arid
Desert.

Arizona Sentinel.
A wonderful place is Tinajas, about
thirty miles southeast Of Mission Camp
The mountains have one face of hard
smooth granite. All the water falling
upon this basin has to flow through
nine tanks, one above the other. The
lower tanks are often drained Of
their contents by men and animals
travelling between Yuma and Sonora.
The upper tanks are approached only
by circui tous and difficult climbing
over rocks. To one standing below
they afford no Indications Of their ex-
istence, nor does climbing the smooth,
steep mountain side seem possible to
one unaquaiuted with the way they do
It. In the upper tanks water has never
been known 10 fail. To this water
GENES game of all kinds In great num-
bers from the great waterless country
around Tinajas. Antelope, mountain
sheep aud deer of several kinds come
in heards. Rabbits and hares are as
plenty as anywhere, and are prey for
m any coyotes and beautiful little rock
foxes. One would think that all this
game would be thinned out by the Pa
pago Indians, who inhabit the country.
But these Indians are superstitious,
and avoid Tinsjas with abject horror.
Within two miles of this water are
certainly $50 graves. and probably
more, each marked by rows of stones
laid in the form of a cross. Scores of
men famished for water have expend
ed their last breath in reaching Tinajas,
only to find the lower tanks dry, and,
Ignorant of the upper ones, have lain
down in despair 10 die, The remains
have been buried by late travellers, and
the graves marked, Mexican fashion,
by cross of stones. During the rush
to the gold fieids OF California, cholera
attacked travellers on the road frora
Mexico, as it did Americans immi-
grants along the Platte; pestilence
combined with thirst to produce corps
es at Trinajas. Recollections of bleach
ed bones and grinning skulls protect
the game from Papago arrows and
fiint-locks. After passing through it's
usual fermentation the water becomes
clear and pure as any in the world; it
comes from the clouds only, and, fow-
ing into the tanks over insoluble gran.
ite, it carries no mineral matter. Ev-
cry heavy rain pours whirlwind tor
rent through the tanks, washing them
out to the very bottom; no organic
matter stays behind. The number and
variety of birds here is marvellous,
many of them. appearing to be new
and undescribed species. At morning
aud evening the din of their song, cen
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dear and well-beloved wife, life il
nothing to me without thee and my
son. Be tranquil; thy husband will
not abandon thee" In another: "To
leaYe thee, my good wife, I have new.
or had that fatal thought. act as a
man Of honor, as . brave and loyal
soldier. love my country; I love
glory; but loye thee as man who,
accustomed to- fear nothing, never for
gets he is the father of jerome Napo.
leon and the husband of Elise. / en-
brace you as l love you, and love
you as my life." He tells her that SO
far as he is concerned she is preferable
to crown and adds: Believe me,
| my Elise, my first thought on awaken
ing, az well as my last on falling
asleep, is always of thee: and If 1 were
not sure of the blessed happiness of
rejoining my well-beloved wife, l
should cease to live" Madame Bon
aparte and her son returned to Balti-
more. The husband, whose temper
airy affection for her there seems to be
no reason to doubt, yielded to the So
licitation of his brother, and in about
two years married the Princess Fred
erica Catharina of Wertemburg.
Madame Bonaparte made several
visits to Europe after the second mar
riage of her husband. On one occa-
sion, In Florence, she met him in a
picture gallery. The encounter agi-
tated him more than her. He whis
pered to the Princess Frederick, whe
accompanied him, @'that is my former
wife," and disappeared. In spite of
persistent efforts on her part, her mar
riage was never recognized in France.
The case was formerly tried after the
accession of Napoleon III, but judg-
ment went against her. That sover-
eign, however, instructed his Council
of Ministers to issue decree that the
Msdame's son, jerome Bonaparte, was
Legitimate child of France"-what-
ever the words may mean.
The failure of Madame Bonaparte
did not conduce to sweetness Of tenn.
per. She became noted for her opin-
ionativeness, aYarice, atheism and gen.
eral eccentricity. Her father paid her
this touching tribute in his will:
"The conduct of my daughter Bet
sey has through life been SO disobedi-
ent that in no instance has she ever
consulted my opinion or feelings; in
deed che has caused me more anxiety
and trouble than all my other children
put together; her folly and miscon-
duct have occasioned me q train Of ex-
perience that first to last has cost me
much money"
He left her small share of his prop
erty-the sum currently reported be-
ing 100000. As time bore her along.
her tongue became untamable, making
her a sort OF terror to her friends
Her habit was not to yarnish the tale
of Jerome's desertion of her. She al
ways despised the man. BY penuri-
ousness in a Baltimore boarding
house che is reported to have saved q
good deal of money, which will prob
ably 60 to Charles Bonaparte, one of
her two grandsons. Of late her pen
has been busy, and "The Memoirs of
Madame Bonaparte, Written by Her.
SELF" will doubtless soon astonish q
world that will consider Grevill's Me-
moirs tame by the side of them.
BALTIMORE, April 4.-Madame Bo-
naparte died this afternoon at little
past enc, in her 95th year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

"THERE is no place like homo"
less it is some nice young girls home,
when the old folks are at meeting.
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TIE 70 M q:

fined by the sides of the mountains, is
almost deafening. ALI around TInajas
is the remarkable vegetation of the
desert; near its tanks are many curi-
ons plants nourished by their mols-.
ture..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

A YANKEE who had never paid
more than twenty five cents to see an
exhibition, went to New York thea
tre one night to see Forty Thieves" :"
The ticket seller charged him seventy
five cents for a ticket. Passing the
pastboard back, he quietly remarked !:
Keep it, mister; l don't want to see
the other thirty nine," and out he
marched.
The man VINO mas the same amount
of capital in ksted in fifty acres that
the majority of farmers have in one
hundred, possesses many advantages
over the latter. He can raise as much
with less labor, for he has but one. half
the ground to 60 over, and his land is
in SO much better condition that, in
moving and raking, or ploughing, he
can do it far more expeditiously.
THE proverb says, Laugh and grow
fat. What saving it would be if pigs
could laugh.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

F. R. MORATH, NJ. D.,
Physicfam and SuFgeaW. ONCE and
residence with Rev. Mr.. Winans. Freedom
Center U. b43 IT,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

G. L. BELDEN,
DHYsICIAN AND sURGEON.-Omee in
Empire Building; Residence on King
street. first door south OF Main.
Ravenna. May ~. 1876. 4O4-y"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17
YELLOW CREEK COAL!

Il q first. rate article for Blacksmith or Crate
purposes. The mine is situate on the west line
Of Atwater. Persons desiring to obtain this
Coal can do 50 BY applying to VIM. Johns or
Atwatsr, Feb. 9, 1873. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17
A. s. CRAFTS.

Physician and Surgeon. Onlce In Crafts'
Block Aantua Station. Portage County, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-04-17

MEN of sound principles-Musiciana,
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FIVE CENTS A LINE

nize person eight miles away. Very oonn.c1
when closed II inches long; open, 40 inches. Oost
81 o, for $35. w.
Several very handsome French opera pl...e.
made by Lemairo and Bardou.
One Abslona shell and gold, v tn beautiful velvet
case, made by Bardou Son, cost $40, for $40.
One temaire pearl and gold, cost 8 s, for &I2
One that cost $40 for $40. One that cost $ls for
One Bardou Son field glass, tho largest size. cost
$4t. for $22.tO. The most powerful field glass
made IN the world. One French Lemaire field glass
cost $50, for $14. One that cost $28 for So.
silyerware Of all kinds We cheap.
Ladies' solid gold neck chains with pendants and
crosses. All kinds of ladies' bracelets, gold and
hlted Two very handsome b ack onyx and gold
neck chains ct one-half their value.
Gold rings and sleeve buttons Of every description
Ladies gold and plated guard chains and gold aud
plated vests.
Charms, Masonic emblems, compasses. etc.
CLOCKS OF all kinds and makes, French and Ameri-
can.
One engineers level. Revolvers Of all makes
One spy-glass, cost $40, for 81. One guitar, one
violin, cheap. ~
Breech and muz1le loading guns, large number.
Inc combined ean-opener and iee-pick only 1Oc.
Stem winding nutmeg graters loo.
silver pouches. Those beautiful kid pouches with
magic clasp. 16c-in black pink and red colors
1t is getting cold see our overcoats
l. opera glasses to let by the evening at &c.
Money to loan on all goods of value. E. LYTI.E.
Al jackson street.
~-OPPOS1TE MERCHANTS HoTEL.-a
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LENGTHY LITIGATION.
The Dutcher-Culver keceivership Matter.
~: e A A..--~ e

The Dutcher-Culver Eeceivership Matter.
The petition Of Albert Armstrong for an ex-
animation of his claims Of s21, s12.22, as re-
ceiver in the estate Of George Culver, deceas-
ed, came up for hearing before Judge O'Gor-
man yesterday afternoon. The claim is con-
sidersbly involved and surrounded by almost
lnterminable litigation. 1t will be remember
ed that when the late George Culver was ap-
pointed receiver in the estate Of Gilbert
butcher, deceased, there was discrepancy of
about S4O,O 600, which had been paid by the ad-
ministrator to E. r. George, which payment
was afterwards decided by the courts to be in
valid.
Mr.. Culver officiated in the capacity of re-.
celver up to the time of his death last spring,
after which the estate, was turned over to Al
bert Armstrong. ndmber of suits have been
pending against the estate, among which was
an action by Martin Delaney to recover a bill of
from $4,000 to $4,000. In settling up the af-
fa1rs OF the estate there was due the receiver
about 1921 600, on the inventoried value of the
furniture wines, ETC.. of the hotel at the time
OF butchers decease, of which amount MIR.
Armstrong has only been able to account for
$o,4OO. The examination ia brought to ascer-
tain what disposition has been made of the bal
ance Of the 900.
The hearing came up at 2 clock, Mr.. I. V. D.
Heard appearing for the receiver, and MIR.
". 8. Moore representing the administrators,
Messrs. Smith and Rugg. MIR. Alexander bar
ding, former clerk in the hotel, testified to the
assignment of the property to- George Culver
IN 1915 and to the subsequent inventory Of the
furniture, etc.. which amounted to over 1921 900.
Mr.. Moore objected to certain of the items of
expense, and after a discussion the hearing
was continued until the 29th at 2 pm.
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FIVE GENTS A LINE
Z AUCTION SALES.


0FFIOE OF THOs. COCHRAN, JR, II wabsshaw
~ st., Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer Notice
Association No. :, on Tuesday, Oct 9sth. ct 10
on the plemses Of the egibly situated lot aud
house on AT. Airy. known as thu. sheire place. The
is t. be started $40 y cash or it's eqmv lent in 100
ontlly pay Lts without int, est makes t. an e.
ceedlngly cheap Investment. will also sell vacant
lot III the same neighhorhood, lying the ood-
lent In tho afternoon of the day, at O'Clock
Will sell the lot5 x1S2 feet, the s. W. corner Of
lelehart and Mackubin streets, bidding to be COM
menced at same figure as last mentioned piece. Tho
plan OF monthly payments without interest adopted
oy the ildi Associations. makes these properties
not only very cheap, but easily obtainable by any
oody desiring either home ready built or lot on
which to build. THOS. COCHRAN, JR. 285
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PROF. SARONl,S wagon.
The Successful Application of Steam to q
Road Wagon.

Road Wagon.
The application of steam to the propelling of
wagons, carriages and buggies, has for years
been considered practicable. Inventors have la
bored upon the subject, but until quite recent
ly each one has found some insurmou ntnble
obstacle in his way and given up tho expert
ment "a failure. 1t has been reserved Tor
Proi. b. B. Saroni, of this city, to perfect an
engine destined to work grand revolution In
travel on ordinary country roads. as by 1t 8
buggy Or any other vehicle can b.: propelled
over smooth or rough roads, up hill and down hill.
through mud and water or upon a level plane
with great ease and certainty. Some f. W minor
details may have to be perfected, but when the
machinery can be applied and a carriage pro-
PEELED at pleasure with any rate of speed de-.
sirable, turning to the right Or left, going up
or down hill, backward as we'll as forward,
the discovery is made. The fact is established.
This Prof. Saroni has accomplished, and if be
his name will stand high among the great dis
covere:s of the nineteenth century.
The fuel used is kerosene, and
is contained in tin can
placed under the seat and from which the oil
passe~ through tubes to the CRATE under the
boller. by this arrangement there can be no
accident by explosion of the oil. and the en-
glne, perfect in all its details, with all the mod
ern Improvements, can be managed by any
one after an hours instruction. We were sur
prlsed at The success attained. In fact the
feeds on oats and hay must give way to the
iron horse that lives and moves by kerosene
alone. We trust that Prof. Saroni will make a
public exhibition of his invention 80 that our
citizens generally can have On opportunity to
zee the workings of this wonderful discovery.
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EHAM1LY HORSE-Good family horse for sale.
Co.'s, Bridge Square. e.s*
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BAKERS PAIN PANAC FA
FOR HAN AND BEAST,
For external and internal use. The greatest Pain
:el1ever of the age
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PAINTING.
HORSES CARRIAGES &c.

! ljAlNTING-P. F. FITZGIBBON, house and
| sign painting, No. 1877 Jackson street, "A
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peal ESTATE Cheapest in St.
Ii Paul.
Lot 3, block 5, Rice / Irvine-very cheap.
Nineteen acres-Ten acres cultivated. North u
SW: Il sW. SEQ. II, T. 20, R. %; three miles from
bridge; dwelling barn and well One-half acre cur
rants seventy-fve apple Trees strawberry BEDS etc.,
etc. $4,000 cash. Cheapest property in the market
Apply to OSCAR STEPHENSON, SO Wabashaw
etreet' TO-
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WANTED-Buyers for the celebrated Emerson
'! Fisher 4 Cos Buggies, Carriages Phaetons
ana Spring Wagons. Edward Mckinney, wabashaw
street Is sole agent for st. Paul and Surrounding
and work fully warranted. Al. GREIGU.
Aoo General salesman
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EOR sALE-Ihree mares, 1000 and LOO weeht,
4 10 one Jump seat ca riage, at l21 Pleasant ave
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Evening Glasses at the ST. Paul Business
College.

Commencing at o'clock at the St.. Paul
Business college, corner Third and Jackson.
Remember this college has the confidence of
the business community. and shows complete
record by endorsements from the most numer-
GUS and highest sources. Has received fifteen
highest prizes for superiority in everything
that is valuable to a business college, Young
men should enter and get the full benetit
OF the evening course. Charges moderate in
comparison to advantages and benefits re-.
ceived.
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REAL ESTATE-In the Citv.

EOR SALE-Lot 4535 feet front and 1874 feet deer.
Fourth street. -
Lots and 6, Block 2, Bazllles addition, on Waba-
shaw street, opposite Summit avenue.
Of Rondo and Louis streets
Terms easy. Inquire of ALL1s 4 ALLIs,
2S6+ McOuilan's Riock
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FOR SALE.
Dor SALE AT HALF-PRICE-A Wilson & Worlev
l. heater II is q very economical heater, will
heat five rooms 60 lily. Has been in use bnt one
w1nter; Inquire Of G. F. MAILER, at D. W. Inger-
oo'A " o'e' 2S5s
1O!EL FOR SALE-One of the best paving
- hoteis Il, this State well advertised and very
popular: Lease, furniture, and good WILL for sale at
bargain. Address box b66, P. o. St Paul 1875