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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
ChOlera and Famine.

LONDON, April ga dispatch from
Calcutta says nearly million pill
grams, who assemble at Hurdwar
Fair, have carried the cholera in va.
rious directions. Outbreaks of the
disease are reported from Delhi,
Wrumistsur, Raurilpendee and else
where. Some cases have occurred
among European troops.
1t is asserted that of $4,000 persons
who went to the fair from Cumaton
10000 are missing, the mortality hav.
ing been caused by the police forcing
them to travel desert tracks. 1t is
probable this story is much exagger-
ated.
The Bombay Government reports
great distress imminent in the Deccan,
because of the failure of crops. Five
thousand famine stricken refugees
from Kuttywar have entered Bombay.
THERE was . terrible wind-storm
along the Utah and Northern Railroad
Friday. A freight thrain near Round
Valley, Idaho, consisting of sixteen
cars, some loaded with silver bullion,
was blown from the track, and some
of them carried distance of seventy
five feet.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
ROSES, ROSESI

Two hundred fine Plants. nicely growing in
3k inch pots. Cheap. T. L. WAIT.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
CHEAP ADVERTISING

"ANTED-HOUSE AND LOTT wish to
wv exchange an 81 acre farm Tor larger II
eee1fed IN Ill or No. improved or unimproved
near 81 Louis, for house and lot In Ravennn
Ankerv1eW and correspondence solicited.
Address, n. R. COLLINS
6S4-0. p. O. Box l6, Ravenna q.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
AN ORTHODOX cnlNAMAN.

Concerning future rewards and
punishments, Colorado furnishes the
following illustration, which occurred
recently in court in La Veta, where
the testimony of a Chinese was OBJ
jected to on the ground that he did
not understand or regard the obliga-
tion of an cath. To test him he was
interrogated thus:
"John, do you know anything
about God?
''No; me no belly well acquaint
with Him."
"Haye You no joss in China ?''
ooh, yes gottee heapee joss.
"Where do you go when you
dle?"
'sIe go to San Flancisco."
ssNo, you don't understand me.
When Cinnamon quit washee all
time, and no live any more, where
does he 60 ?''
"Oh, yes Me sabe now. II he
belly goodee man, he go uppe sky.
If he belly bad man, he go luppe
down hellee, alec same Mclean man. =
The court was satisfied with this
orthodox statement, and admitted
his testimony. - Harpe7''s AagaSine.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
ms FIRST cMuxAMAS.
tcineinna,i Eaquirer.l


4 countryman came up from Vine
street yesterday morning with just
enough usquebaugh aboard to make
him unsteady. At Sixth street he ran
foul Of a Chinaman, the first one he bad
ever seen.
"You almond-eyed heathenP' he ex-
claimed joyfnlly, ''you are the first one
of your good-for-nothing breed l ever
saw"
"Chinaman in hully," replied the
Celestial, struggling to free himself
'sDevil take your washee-washee, or
whatever you call it, said the country
man, as he picked up parcel of boiled
shirts and things which the Chinaman
had let fall. II want to see if you are
the outIandish beast the newspapers say
you are. How about the pigtail, eh I
Yes, by gracious, here it is!' aud he
took hold of that adornment and lifted
it up like a pump-handle. Beats any
thing / ever saw on the head of mortal
man. And this beastly shirt, he con-
tinned, as he took hold of the flowing
garment, while John struggled vainly
to get loose, ''if you had any shame
about you, you would wear 1t inside Of
your internal pants. F"
.sLettee me glow" yelled John.
"Don't fret the cattle, said the coun-
tryman, soothingly, .sI want to see il
they've lied about your hoof-harness,
and looking down at Johns feet he
burst into laugh.
"Ho, he" he roared; wouldn't be
caught dead in shoes like them, so helT
me heaven" and he contemplated them
with unmixed pleasure; ''no heels, nc
strings, turned up at the toes as if they
were looking for bee-tree, and cellar
doors for soles, as I'm sinnerl Ho
no, ha ha! Shoot them, shoot them
shoot them"
These innocent words struck terror
to the Chiman's heart, and, breaking
loose he was off, yelling:
| "PIice, p'licel Hoodlum shoote'
Chinamanl P'hce.
I, The countryman watched the terrific
| pace of his late friend with some aston
ishment, and after his pigtail had van
ished around the corner he went on hi
way, remarking;
ssNo man could have made me be
lieve that kind of time could have beer
made in them shoes if hadn't seen j
with my own eyes.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
TraaInIE SCENE Is A a.EsAGEalr.


A thrilling incident recently occur.
rem Ia travelling menagerie at Towan-
da, Pa, which is thus related by a local
laper; The animals in one cage, two
ions and tiger, were fed at that time,
being separated by swinging doors,
which we've fastened during the feed
ing, and afterward lifted, throwing the
animals together rs happy family.
T.cso doors were lifted after it was
sa9posed the animals had finished their
eaeal, but a large piece Of meat bad
been left by the lioness, This the tiger
saw, and was about TO spring upon it
when the lion covered il with his paw.
Prof Mcdonald, the trainer, spoke to
the lion, but he refused to move, and
he then tried to force the meat from
the animals paws with the feeding fork,
but 10 no purpose, AZ the lion held on
and growled in defiance. TO the hor.
ror Of those standing around, the Pro-
fessor opened the door Of the cage and
sprang almost upon the beast, which in
turn sPrang upon the man, striking
him n such powerful blow on his
chest that II staggered him and lacer-
ated the flesh. An attendant, thinking
to assist the how helpless trainer, caught
him By tho foot and pulled him near
the door. Tho lion again struck him,
tearing tho flesh in his thigh. The sit
uation at this time was ono Of terrible
suspense 10 those who were involuntary
witnesses Of il. Ladies tainted, chill
dren screamed but the trainer. who
seemed to suddenly recover his senses,
was on his feet in moment. lie
looked the big beast sqnarely in the
eyes, and met him half way, maintain
ing the steady gaze. He said in firm
yet atfeetionate manner, Ned, what are
you doingi Do ysu want to kill me,
your best friend r The Towanda paper
aays It really seemed that the "king Of
the forest" understood every word tha;
was being said TO him, for, dropping his
eyes, he went 20 the piece of meat and
showed it TO bis keeper. ife then ap
preached his trainer ani looked very
pcnitent for what he Aad done, lying
calmly down at bis feet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
raE aEasox WAY.

Somebody crusly old bachelor,
OF course-inquires why when Eve
was manufactured Of q spare rib, n
servant was not. made no the same
time 10 wait on her? Somebody
eise--a woman, we magine-replies
in the following strain: esBecause
Adam never came whining 20 Eve
with a ragged stocking TO be darned,
collar string TO be sewed ON, or a
glove TO mend, right away-Quiek
nowr Because he never read the
newspapers until the sun got behind
the palm-trees, and stretching out,
yawncd out, IS not supper most
ready, my dear q Not he. He
made tke fire and hung the kettle
over 1t himself, and, we viii venture
to say, pulled the radlshes, peeled
the potatoes, and did everything else
he ought TO do. He MIXED the
cows, fed the pigs himself, and he
never brought home half a dozen
friends TO dinner when Eve hadn't
fresh pomegranates. He never
stayed out till II o'clock TO political
meeting, hurrahlng for an olt-and-
out candidate, and then scolded be-
cause poor Eve was sitting up and
crying inside the gates. He never
played billiards, rolled ten-pins, and
drove fast horses, nor choked Eve
with tobacco smoke. He never loaf
ed around corner groceries while Eve
was rocking little Gains cradle al
home. In short, he did not think
that she was especially created fol
the putpose Of waiting on him, and
he had no idea that it would disgrace
him to Tighten Ewes cares little,
That is the reason why Eve did moi
need hired girl, and from 1t may
be inferred the reason why her fail
descendants do.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
raE RESPONSIVE caoxD.

In the early spring of 1868, when
the Confederate and Federal armies
were confronting each other on the OPP
posite hills of Stafford and Spottsylva-
mia, two bands happened one evening,
at the same hour, to begin to discourse
sweet music upon either bank Of the
river. A large crowd of the soldiers
of both armies gathered to listen to the
music; the friendly pickets not interfer-
ing, and soon the bends began to an
swer each other. First the baud on the
northern bank would play sStar SIan-
eled Banner" ssHail Columbia or
some other air, and at its conclusion
the 'sboys in blue" would cheer most
Justify. And then the band ON the
southern bank would respond with
aDixie," or "Bonnie Blue Fiag," or
some other Southern melody, and the
''boys in gray" would attest their appro-
baton with an stold Confederate veil.
But presently one of the bands st. nck
up, in sweet and plaintive notes which
were waited across the Rappahannosk
and caught up at once by the other
band and swelled into grand anthem
which touched every heart, Home,
Sweet Hone !" At the conclusion of
this piece there went up simultaneous
shout from both sides of the river.
Cheer followed cheer, and those hills,
which had so recently resounded with
hostile guns, echoed and re-echoed the
glad acclaim. A chord had been struck
responsive to which the hearts OF enc
mics enemies then-could beat In uni
son; and, on both sides of the river.
Something down the soldiers cheek,
Washed on the stains OF powder.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
rEnIxIxE YAsnIoss.

Fans are made to match the coz
tune.
Black is the best color for phe
graphing.
Poppieg are much worn Or eDarae,
heavy straw hats
Rings 10 match the color Of the neck
lace are new fancy.
Pearl necklaces with several rows
are worn with high dresses in Paris.
New sasbes are Of rich brocaded rib
bons in Persian colors and designs
Dainty Swiss ties for ladies are FIN
ished on the ends with colored guipnre
embroidery.
Very full plaitings and ruchings Of
Breton lace are used TO garnish summer
costumes.
inexpensive fans are made Of mum
my cloth and have all the effect Of The
fine satin Pomiadour fans without the
cost.
Many fashionable dreases are made
with the fan whist in favor many years
ago, and IS 20 becoming TO slender sg-
ures.
The polonaise reappears this season
under the name Of q matinee, and Is
welcomed by the la5ies with great sat
isfaction. It Is short and buncby in
shape.
A fayorite way Of wearing the broad
sash so popular at present Is TO place it
around the waist to form belt, and to
tie it carelessly ON the left side in
large loose knot.
The new Breton lace dresses are made
over the finest French nainsook and are
very handsome for evening or dinner
wear.
The latest round lat is low crowned
with straight brim about four inches in
width; it may be worn over the face or
set back on the hair.
Shirring is becoming very popular,
and many new costumes are seen with
the front and back Of the basque or
polonaise shirred. These dresses are
only becoming to slender figures.
Nearly all Of the newest costumes,
either for street or home wear,a made
with the square neck corsage. or with
the corsage Ia Vierge or v shape,
filed with full plaitings of lace or crepe
lisse.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

In 1874, the year before Samuel J.
Tilden became Governor Of New York,
the Republican administration had IN
creased the cost of the State govern
ment to $l5,727,4S2. Mr.. Tilden be-
gan process of retrenchment and re-
form which was continued by his sue
cessor, Governor Robinson, resulting in
cutting down the State tax this year TO
81, ,6S7, ,103, or reduction Of 80 per
cent. on the burdens of the taxpayers.
This is specimen of Democratic re-
form brought about by the administra-
ton of man whom the people elected
President, but who by fraud was pre-
vented from occupying the position. It
is not improbable, however, that the
time viii come when he viii be able to
do for the country at large work SIM
liar TO that achieved BY the people Of
New York.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

the labor which remains. Out Of
what remains when you have broken
down the monopoly there will arise
fairer prospect, and II is not possible
that I shall live to see 1t, tIme will
come when you will have homes Of
comfort and Observation-Disclosures
tho land of England, which will at
test forever the wisdom and blessed
ness Of tho new policy you have
adopted. loud cheers.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

New editions of Rollins Ancient
History and the "Complete Works Of
Josephus," both in large, beautiful type,
and strongly and neatly bound, have
Just been issued at about one-third the
former prices, viz: Rollin, 1925; Jo-
sephus, $500. American Book Ex-
change, publishers, 55 Beekman street,
New York.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

A New York newspaper, which has
been long and loud in proclaiming the
triumphs of the ssSage Of Menls Park,
now says that it certainly win require
very extraordinary degree Of credu-
lity on the part of any one who holds
gas stocks to induce him to sacrifice
them on the strength of any reports.
Concerning Edisonss much-vaun united and
univeraally-advertised inventions other
writers are beginning to say that the
so-called inventions Of Edison have no
practical value.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

recommend the original
riddle to the cheerful
consideration Of those of
our readers who think it
means them. By care
full and continued appli-
cation for a time, it may
be solved, and we cannot
but think, when solved,a
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

Considerable amusement was caused
not long ago by female witness who,
on the oath being administered, repeat
edIy kissed the clerk instead Of the
book. It was some time before she was
made to understand the proper-or, at
least, the legal thing to do.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

very great length OF time VII not
elapse before the benefit of this solution
will be felt in q way that we can really
appreciate. This conclusion may be
problematic, but we shall anxiously
await its determination, trusting it may
be in our favor.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
RATS OF ADvERrIsno.

Business notices in the Local Columns
20 cents per line.
For legal and transient advertisements
q 90 per square, for the first insertion, and
80 cents per square for each subsequent IN
sertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

Out of its share Of the Halifax fish
cry award, the colony of Newfound-
land will pay its public debt of $21s,-
1856, build telegraph line across the
island at cost of $102 800, make a
thorough scientific inquiry into the
fisheries of the Island, test the coal
region in the vicinity Of Grand Pond,
build roads throughout the island,
and invest large SIM at interest.
The interest is to be expended from
time to time in works Of public utili-
ty. The Halifax award was & mag
nifcent windfalI for Newfoundland.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

The reason why Detroit woman
got off street car without ringing the
bell was because she saw her husband
walking down the street with good
looking widow, and she had no time for
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
DRCTPmER rms.

If our readers are inclined toward
deciphering mystery, says an exchange,
we offer them the annexed puzzle and
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
Look at MY Prices !:

Cinnamon. Gloves, Pepper and AllsPiee
T Cash paid for eggs.-6&
ground and put up BY myself and warranted pure.
Also. the most complete stock Of JOSE BLANCOS
CIGARS together with full line og Tobaeco, Smok.
ers Articles Toys Notions and numerous other arti-
ess whiee have not time 70 enumerate all Of which
win sell At priees that defy competition
5 JULIUS JOSEPH.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29

Consult one another on all chat comes
within the experience, the observation
or the sphere Of the other.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
john BRIGHT ON Tmn GROWTH OF
AMERICA.

Enaland's Manufactures Declared Rniacd
Tae Prices OF Food for AIS Europ-
ana Regulated IA tAis Counfry.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
FOR SALE.
The Brownsville Livery Stable !

HORSES, HARNESS HACKS AND BUGcIEs
are nov offered for sale at bargain. Also the daily
mail contract and Wells Fargo Co.'S express con-
tract from Halsey 70 Brownsville, for three years.
For further information call on or address
Gins F. H. JACK, Brownsville Or.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1879-08-29
FOR SALE.
FINE RESIDENCE.

nR. LISTERS RESIDENCE is NOW FOR SALE
~ on reasonable terms. II is Of the finest in the
ty wen finished thronghout, -Four lots 80 with IL
all well improved. Title good. Persons wishing to
buy invited 40 call and Inspect the pr enses ard
learn the pnsce. DR.. WM. LISTER
n50h
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-01-01
Capt. CrapO's Voyage.

The New Bedford (Mass.) Mercury
publishes letter from Capt. Crapo and
some extracts from little volume which
has been published in England, in which
the captain "spins his yarn" giving de-
tails of his experience in crossing the
Atlantic in twenty-foot boat. He says
he has crossed the "big drink twenty
one times, that he is not a captain e3-
cept of the New Bedford, never having
risen above first mate. He undertook
this last venture from desire to outdo
everything previously recorded in the
way of crossing the ocean in q small
boat. His wife accompanied him because
she could not consent to his going alone.
The passage was q good deal rougher
than he had anticipated; it was like q
bad winter passage, and had they not
succeeded in getting from passing vessels
fresh meat, bread and water, their fate
would have been sealed before they
reached England, though they had taken
Il supply of corned meats, fish and fruit
calculated to last through, even if more
than ordinarily delayed. The only e1-
citement experienced was when, on two
or three occasions, they found them
selves in school of whales, whose
spouting aud clustering frightened Mrs.
Crapo. In rough weather, sometimes
for two or three days at time, they
would lie to, attached to drag or buoy,
and on these occasions the captain got
most rest, for when favorable winds pre-
vailed he dared not leave the helm for a
moment. In fine weather he never took
more than four hours rest day. Once
he kept at his post seventy hours con.
secutively without rest. His wife had
scarcely good nights rest during the
whole voyage, which occupied forty-nine
days. They spoke dozen vessels and
steam ships, and were kindly treated by
all. Once the rudder of the boat was
twisted off, butan extra one was at hand.
His wife has now crossed the ocean four
times, but will never do the journey
again in SO small a craft, nor would the
captain, for he declares the task great
deal rougher than he looked for. The
boat is schooner-rigged, with two masts
carrying leg -of-mutton sails. She draws
only three feet of water; her keel is
thirteen feet; her total length is barely
twenty feet; her tonnage is 1.62, and she
is thirty-four inches deep.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-01-01
Legend of the Jasmine.

We are told that o duk, of Tuscany
was the first possessor of this pretty
shrub in Europe; and he was 80 iealously
fearful lest others should enjoy what he
alone wished to possess, that strict
injunctions were given to his gardener
not to give a slip, not so much as single
flower, to any person. To this command
the gardener would have been faithful,
had not love wounded him by the
sparkling eye of a fair but portionless
peasant, whose want of little dowry,
and his poverty, alone kept them from
the hymenial altar. On the birthday of
his mistress he presented her with a
nosegay. and to render the bouquetmore
acceptable, ornamented it with branch
of jasmine. The porera .fglia, wishing
to preserve the bloom of this new flower,
put it into fresh earth, and the branch
remained green all the year. In the
following spring it grew, and was
covered with flowers. 1t fourished and
multiplied so much under the fair
nymph's cultivation, that she was able
to amass little fortune from the sale
of the precious gift which love had made
her; when, with q sprig Of jasmine in
her breast, she bestowed her hand and
wealth on the happy gardener of her
heart. And the Tuscan girls, to this
day, preserve the remembrance OF this
adventure, by invariably wearing nose
gay of jasmine on their wedding day;
and they have proverb which says a
young girl worthy of wearing this nose
gay is rich enough to make the fortune
of a good husband.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1879-01-01
Horrors of the Eastern War.

The London Times war correspondent
in Armenia writes I have received
fresh details concerning the lamentable
occurrences ut Bajazid, and as they
come from an official source, am justi-
fled in claiming some attention for
them. After deliberately numbering a
detachment of 900 Cossacks, the Kurds
under their fanatical leaders, entered
Bajazid. The scene that ensued was one
of unparalleled horror. The town con-
tained one hundred and sixty-five
Christian families, and all of the mens
women and children were ruthlessly
put to the sword. A Turkish officer
who visited the town Il few days subse-
ouently states that there was not q
single inhabitant left ; al had fled, and,
including Russian prisoners, upward OF
2, 400 people had been killed. In every
house he entered small groups OF dead
were lying shockingly mutilated and in
the most revolving positions.
Captain M'Calmont, who visited the
place shortly after the Russian relief,
states that it is entirely deserted and a
mere heap of ruins also, that soldiers
were reemployed for six days in burying
the dead, the number OF whom it was
impossible to estimate. On hearing OF
this massacre Mukhtar Pasha ut once
sent down orders to have the Kurds dis
banded and disarmed, and their ring
leaders shot. They, however, antici-
pated the first of these instructions by
throwing down their arms and deserving
e,, naasse on the approach of Tergu-
kassoffs column. Safe in their noun
tain Businesses, these miscreants will
defy the commander-in-chief's orders,
and unless Europe sternly demands
their execution, and deputies officials to
sec the sentences carried into effect
they will escape.