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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

Grossman obtained work on a nearby
farm and courted the pretty Susan as
often as he could. Finally they were
engaged, but Grossman never told his
affianced that he was the son of
wealthy German landholder across the
sea. They were married by the village
parson and lived with the brides pa
rents. Grossman, however, soon learn
ed that married life of that kind was
not as he had expected and hoped, so
he determined to leave that section of
the country. He was wild and impet-
uous, and he thought the union was
beneath his station. Still keeping his
secret, he suddenly disappeared and
became tramp again. He collected
a number of the joliest tramps on the
road that he could find. Some of
them had been students in : the
old country, like himself. They
knew him by his assumed name
only. When his remittances came
they had the jolliest of reunions. He
had no desire to return to Germany.
His mode of life had a charm about it
that he could not resist. Finally word
came from Germany that his old father
had died. Grossman went into sincere
mourning. His father had been kind
parent to him, and had written him
many Letters begging him to give up
his wandering life and come back to
Germany again. With every dollar
sent to the wayward son was fathers
blessing.
Grossman's bride in the meantime
had secured legal separation. When
Grossman's father died the tramp-son
determined at once to give up the life
on the road. His first thought was of
his dark-eyed Susan Without her he
could do nothing. He wandered back
to his old home. To his great aston
ishm ent he learned that she had mar
ried wealthy Gypsy horsetrader To
has great joy he learned that she could
be far happier with him, her first love.
He told her that he had fallen heir to
a fortune Arrangements were at once
made with the Gypsy husband. Gross
man bargained for his wife and the
Gypsy listened to the proposition. The
Gypsy accepted a $50 bill, said good-by
to Susan, and Grossman and his first
love happily departed for her fathers
home. Another divorce was quietly
obtained, and Grossman and Susan
were again reunited in happy
marriage. They are now living appar-
entity contented in their new home, and
Grossman is living like prince with
his bride. He is lavishly spending
money; but the bride, with an eye to
business, has limited at the necessity of
curtailing expenses and remembering
the motto of "the rainy day."
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

P. 7. BARNUM has bought out the
Cooper-Bailey show, and has taken
Bailey as partner. Cooper and Bailey
have divided 100000 profits thus far
IBIS season, and there are several weeks
yet to run. Cooper recently expressed
desire to retire, and Bailey bought
bis entire interest and will take full pos
session after this season, which will
close October 80. Meantime Barnum
has bought out his three partners, and
on November l, the two greatest show
men in America, P. T. Barnum and
James A. Bailey, will become partners,
he interest of the show being pooled
he articles of agreement are drawn
or ninety-nine years, though Mr.. Bar
hum is II years old.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

A BOY living near Gibraltar station,
bn the Wilmington and Northern road,
b Pennsylvania, was going through a
Held with two pounds of powder and a
5use, under his arm in cigar box. He
met a stranger, who set fire to the fuse,
which protruded from the box.
The lad unconscious of the williams act
proceeded on his way few stops when
khe powder exploded, injuring him so
seyerely that he can not recover.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

Two revenue officers pursued a we'll
|nown crock in Calhoun county, Ala
anna, until thev came to church
shere services were in progress, when
Ieyeral of the brethren tore themselves
WAY from the sanctuary and turned
he tables by chasing the deputies. AS
he worshipers were we'll armed, the
Ievenue men gave up the idea of cap
hiring the moonshiner, and retured to
Huntsville for reinfOrcements.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

4 SlLAs NJ. WAITE, the abscondng
Of Che First National bank of
Brattleboro, Vt, has been arrested at
omaha on the oath. He disappeared
Bome time during the nlonth of June,
md from that time until the moment
f his apprehension detectives were
Constantly on his track. He stole
sbout 100000. A large sum ofmoney
kas been recovered.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07
milwaukee, Market.

MILWAUKEE, Sept 9.--FIout-Firmly held.
Wheat-Opened firm; closed frn No. hard
1863; No. 1, LOSE; No. 1 s6; No. 2 hard
l.021z; No. 2, 9614; 9214 for seller September
921z for seller October; 937s for seller Novem-
Der; No. 3, $50; No 4. rs: rejected 66. Corn
Higher; No. 2, 59A. Oats-stronger; No. O.
30z. Rye-Lowcr; No. !, so. Barley--Lower;
No, 2 20,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

MAJ. MORROW, of the 9th cavalry,
has passed the last eighteen months in
HE saddle in the mountains of New
Mexico and Arizona, fighting the In
VANS. will now receive his reward. He
Soes to Paris to witness the autumn
naneuvers, and on his return will be
Eiyen a place on Gen. Sherman's staff.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

Talmage disclaims faith in spiritual
ism, but he says there is class o
phenomena which leads him to believe
that from the spiritual and heavenly
world there is soon to bel dcmonstra-
ton of some sort for the good Of the
earth. He thinks the veil between this
world and the next is getting thinner
every day.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

Demands for the American system OF
ehecking baggage are numerous IN the
london newspapers. An employee of
lie Vermont Central railroad went
Syer to enlighten some English railroad
phicials On the subject, at their request
kut nothing has come of it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

Il Maj. CREARY, a paymaster III the
Krmy, one of Senator Ferry's bosom
kie,ads, is to be dismissed the service
81 drunkenness, the finding of a court
sartial having been approved at Wash
*nQton.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07
COMMENTS.
Admiral Popof, of the Russian navy,
: still at Glasgow, Scotland.

& SMALL-rox is literally exterminating
IS Indian tribe in Northern Canada.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07
Flies Playing Tag
Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer.

Do you know flies play "tag?' You
watch u cluster of them some drowsy
afternoon as they circle and dart about
under the chandelier and you will see
them at the game. They play just as
boys do. They keep going pretty much
all the time, and lunge forward to rap
each other, or dodge aside to avoid
each other with marvellous rapidity.
Once in while one will 60 and sit
down for moment, too tired to play
any longer, unless another fly should
happen to get pretty near him with his
back turned Then he will dash for
ward and hit the unwary one a rap that
takes away his breath, and then sail off
and laugh like a lunatic over it; Then
some one of the number will get his
back up and go off in huff. The
whole performance is dreadfully natur-
0I
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

A little boy was watching with his
grandma one Sabbath the people re-
turning from church She pointed one
and another out to him, saying, "Ihis
is Baptist lady, this is Methodist
ETC., when Freddie, seven years old,
said: " Grandma, do you belong to the
Presbyterian Church ~ "No,n was the
answer. ssTo the Baptist ~ mo" ITO
the Methodist?" "No." 1tWell, grand
ma" said he, in his quiet, earnest way,
/" if I was in your place, I'd get in
somewhere"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07

A stone in a stocking is the nearest
the Chicagoans have to mis-
tletoe.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-10-07
A BLANK LIFE.

Strange Restoration of Memory After
Fifteen Year Lapse.
Syracuse On. " Correspondence of the New York
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
AxANKEE moNAKcH.

An American named Pease has
quietly taken possession of an island
in the Pacific, where he raised the
American flag. The island is one of
the Bonin group of which the San
Francisco Bulletin says: They were
uninhabited until 1926, when a settle
ment was made by some sailors. In
1853 Commodore Perry recommended
them as an available depot for the
steamers which he thought would some
day ply between Japan and California.
Subsequently Pease visited the islands,
and took possession of the largest, call
ed Peel Island. He commenced rails
ing sheep, and has become prosperous
by trading them off to Japan. Mr..
Pease, who is flying the Stars and
Stripes, is ready to make formal sur
render OF his right, title and interest
to the people of the United States for
suitable consideration-amount not
stated. 1t is not known whether Japan
assumes any sovereignty over the
Bonin islands, but it is intimated if the
United States desire them no objec.
ton would be raised by that Govern.
ment. i-,.-'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
MANS DE sTINY.

1t cannot be that earth is mans only
abiding place. 1t cannot be that our
life is bubble cast up by the ocean
of eternity, to float moment upon it's
waves, and sink into nothingness.
Else, why is it, the high and glorious
aspirations, which leap like angels
from the temple of our hearts, are for
ever wandering about unsatisfied9 2
Why is it. that the rainbow and the
cloud come over US with beauty that
is not of earth, and then pass off and
leave us to muse upon their faved
loveliness Why is it that the stars
which hold their festival around the
midnight THRONE are set above our
limited faculties, forever mocking us
with their unspproachable glory And
finally, why Is it that bright forms of
human beauty are presented to our
view and then taken from US, leaving
the thousand streams of our affections
to flow back in Alpine torrents from
our hearts2 We are born for higher
destiny than that Of earth. There is
relm where the rainbow never fades
where the stars will be spread out be-
fore US like the islands that slumber
on the ocean, and where the beautiful
beings which here pass before US like
shadows, will stay in our presence
forever.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

GEO. WIN. CURTIS, editor of Harper's
Weekly, and leader of the anti-Conk-
ling wing of the Republican party in
New York, expresses this opinion to
a reporter:
Suppose the Grant leaders 60 on in
defiance of the powerful sentiment
against third term suppose they Sc
cure a majority in the Chicago Con-
vention and nominate Grant what
then?
The result would probably be the
defeat of Grant, and the consequent
break up of the Republican party. /
do not think, however, that the Grant
leaders will heed this danger. They
prefer the defeat of the party to anoth-
er Administrator which they cannot
centrol.
He said that the Utica platform, to
which people naturally looked for
some declaration of what constitutes
Republicanism in this Presidential
year, contained nothing but eulogy
on Grant. Mr.. Cenkling's speech, SO
far as it was ad rem, was, he said, q
declaration that Grant is the only man
in the country who can be depended
upon to take the Presidency, in case
Democracy attempt to count in thei,
candidate.
what does this mean p said Mr.
Curtis, but that if Grant thinks he il
elected, and Congress, through the
constitutional forms of determining
the result, decides that he is not, h.
will summon an armed force and take
possession of the White House? This
is a total abandonment of the coDsti
tutional government, and confession
that the Republic is q failure
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

The following are the resolutions of
the Nebraska Democracy adopted in
their recent Convention. They breathe
the right sentiment, and should re-
ceive a hearty response from the De-
mocracy throughout the Union:
WHEREAS. In the Presidential CAM
paign of 1876 all of the historical Dem
Ocratic policies of sound finance, home
rule and purity of administration,
were in issue and at stake in the can
didacy of Samuel j. Tilden; and
whereas, in that campaign the Demo-
cratic party raised the only standard
under which it merits victory; and
whereas, in the Republican frauds by
which the country was basely cheated
of it's wish and robbed of its elected
choice, the whole republic was des-
poiled and our Institutions injured !;
therefore,
Resolued, That the Democratic par
ty of Nebraska pledges itself to cease
less execration, pursuit and punish
ment of all the authors, aiders, abet-
tors, allies and beneficiaries of that
fraud, and promises all it's strength to
the vindication of the majority rule,
which alone can perpetuate our Dem.
ocratic form of government.
ResolOed. That,recsgnizing all Dem.
ocratic leaders as pledged to right the
wrong done in the theft of the Presi-
dency, we pledge to our standard
bearers our united support in such
measures as may again put in issue
the great questions of 1876, and as
NAV provide for their most certain
vindication against the crime which
in 1S76-77 struck down our elected
President, despoiled him of his great
office and deprived the republic of the
beneficent results of q Democratic
government and majority rule during
the current presidency.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

martial tread that attracted the atten-
tion of all, he handed the blank to Tia
Toncha Sappee. The naughty Chief
adjusted his glasses, and as he read it
his face turned CHASTITY hue.
Il can't pay it tonight he whis-
pered.
sThen l must turn it off, said the
young man sternly.
But my guests-
Must dance in the dark
There was a death like silence in the
room.
'I1l drop around in the morning
and settle it, said the Chief quickly.
Wont do; company's ORDERS and
the young man turned toward the
cellar door.
'Stay 2 said silyery voice behind
him.
The young man turned and faced
the lovely Shung-wau-cau, the pride
of the prairie.
'What would you?' she asked, in
voice that thrilled him.
1t is the gas-bill,' he replied, 'and
it must be paid tonight, or l take
away the meter
sUncivilized though he was, Ia Ton
chee Sappee knew he was no match
for gas company.
sAnd what will tempt you to let this
thing stand over until morning? i? he
asked while the perspiration stood on
his brow.
'Your daughter was the senten-
tious response.
take her, said theChief,and Claude
Lavelette clasped her in his arms.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
FAULT FINDING.

There is no domestic fault more
grievous than that of perpetually find
ing fault. Not that errors should go
unrebuked, mist axes uncorrected but
note them in your memory, and when
the work, the care and tumult of the
day are all over, then call the little
ones and the larger ones around, and
tell them soberly but kindly of the
wrong doings, and see if you are not
amply repaid for your forbearance by
the smile and tear, and the little word
of contrition and promise of amend
ment. And give your loved ones an
occasional word of encouragement.
They need it, just as they need the air
and the sunshine. Don't save your
words of praise until it Is too late.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
THERANGER'S REVENGE!
OR, THE WAY HE SOCK E d 1T TO
SIOUX SAyAGE.-A TALE
OF THE PRAIRIE.


Brooklyn Eagle
CHAPTER I.
AS the party swept up ont of the
canon to the brow of the hill, they
came face to face with an elegant
brown stone mansion.
'Injuns,' calculated the guide, as the
intrepid party OF rangers hid behind
the fence.
The window opened, and Ia Toncha
Sappee, the dreaded Sioux and hered-
itary foe of the pale faces, stepped upon
the balcony, followed by his lovely
daughted, the graceful Shung-wau eau.
The servant brought some chairs and
the parent and child sat down.
'And you really object to having me
marry Claude Layelette p murmured
the young girl.
A fierce wave of passion tore like
his native blizzard across the old
Chiefs face.
Il do,' said he, 'and no drunkard
shall profane the family of Ia Toncha
Sappee.'
The fall of the young girl as she
tainted drowned the fierce oath of
Claude Lavelette, who was one of the
rangers behing the fence, and who had
heard the sentence passed upon him.
Ta Toncha Sappee rang for restora-
tiyes, and taking his umbrella and gun
as protection against the rain and coy
ote., he strolled off to the opera.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
MONEY IN A BAG OF RAGS.

A rag peddler passed through Flor.
ida, N. Y, few days ago, purchasing
rags of the farmsrs. At one place the
lady of the house sold him bag full
of odds and ends, and when her hus-
band returned homo at night she told
him what she had done. He immedi-
ately saddled his horse and rode after
the peddler. overtaking him about
twenty miles from Florida. He search
ed through the mans wagon until he
recognized the bundle which his wife
had sold, and opening the package,
took from the bottom of it roll of
paper containing 81 100 in bank bills,
which he had secreted there some time
previous.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

been ravished about enough by the
different tribes of beneficiaries OF the
government. If you great men will
pass q bill to give US relief you will
strike rich, and don't you forget it.
Yours about mad enough,
GEO. w. PECK,
President Wisconsin Editors and Pub
lishers' Association.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22
The supreme Court.

The reference of Secretary Sherman,
in his recent speech at Mansfield, to
the necessity for maintaining the pres
-cut par tts1u rHCyeT Or rn6 SdpT6H1o-
court has caused q coed deal of COM
ment in all quarters. 1t is confess
sion on the part of one high in author
ity, who is supposed to have had some
voice in the selection of the judges
who now occupy the bench, that they
were not selected for their legal learn
ing and judicial fairness, but for their
partisan bias and the pliability with
which they could be manipulated by
the Republicans SO as to procure de-
cisions of the court in which it has
overturned the long. accepted and es-
tablished relations of the States to the
federal government have convinced
the public at large that this was the
purpose of the members of the court,
and no man of Intelligence in the
country expects q decision other than
favorable to the Republicans when any
question of political Significance comes
up for hearing.
1t is a disgraceful fact that honest
political ideas can have no support
from the highest tribunal in the coun-
try. The confession must be made,
however, that the court has been de-
based by the appointment of unscru-
pulous partisans who do not hesitate
to set both the constitution and the
laws at defiance if thereby they can
secure partisan advantage 1t is also
charged that several of the judges are
as much concerned in the distribution
of federal patronage as Is any Senator
or Representative in Congress, and
WELD q vastly greater power over Mr..
Hayes by reason of their position and
their ability to give decisions on dis
puted points. These are supposed to
be the immortal three who voted for
Hayes in the electoral commission,
Judges Bradley, Miller and Strong,
with possibly, tho addition of the
chief justice.
1t will probably be many years be-
| fore the supreme court will regain its
lost prestige. The majority of the par
tisan judges are comparatively young
men, and will not be likely to resign
for years to come. They can only be
removed by impeachment for high
| CT lines ana mlSOemeanOfS, anu tnls
will not be attempted except in case
of fragrant violations OF law. We will
therefore be obliged to submit to the
outrageous misinterpretatiOns of law
to the premature divulgence of decis-
ions for stock jobbing purposes, and
to other fragrant violations OF the
rights of the people. 1t is much to be
feared, too, that the supreme court
will be utilized by the advocates OF
Capitalization and monarchism to sub
vert the liberties of the people and
overthrow the republic.
| We are very much obliged to Sec
retary Sherman for throwing off the
disguise that has heretofore been main.
tanned, and boldly declaring that the
Republican majority in the. supreme
court must be maintained to the end
that partisan decisions may be pro-
cured on partisan legislation. Nc
honest party should require such ex'
traordinary powers, and no honest
party possessing them would cal
them into requisition.-St.Pau Globe
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

A CORRESPONDENT writes: sOflate
years we haye made our own baking
powder, which we find unsurpassed by
any sold by our grocers. Take one
pound of cream of tartar and one
pound of soda, which roll as finely as
possible, and then mix as Intimately
Keep closely covered in glass jar,
screwing the cap securely We com.
mend this recipe to such of our house,
hold readers as desire to escape the
adulterated baking powders which are
generally sold.and which are so strong
ly condemned by hygienists and chem
lists. 1t will further be found to be
much more economical than purchased
powder.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-04-22

A CLEVELAND lawyer, defending
handsome young lady charged with
larceny, closed his appeal to the jury
thus: Gentlemen! you may hang
the ocean on a grapevine to dry, lasso
an avalanche, pin a napkin to the
mouth of a volcano, skim the clouds
from the sky with a teaspoon, throw
salt on the tail of our noble American
eagle, whose sleepless eye watches ov-
er the welfare of our nation, paste
For Rent on the moon and stars but
never for a moment delude yourself
with the idea that this charming girl
is guilty of the charge preferred
against her. The jury acquitted her
without leaving their seats.