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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13
Republican Ruin.

The Democratic orators and editors
are trying to make out that the Repub-
licans have ruined the country. Yes ;
and this is the way it was done
In 1860, after twenty years of Demo-
cratic rule, a Government six per cent
bond sold for eighty-nine cents.
In 1880, after twenty years of Repub-
lican rule, n Government four per cent.
bond sells for S1.O9.
In 1860, after twenty years of Demo-
cratic rule, a loan of S1S,O0O,OOO ex-
hausted the market for six months.
AT the end of twenty years of Repub-
lican rule loan of $3.50, 100000 was
taken in a single day.
In twenty years of Republican rule
we find
An increase of population of fifty per
cent.
An increase of general agricultural
exports of 600 per cent.
An increase in exports of bread and
breadstufis of $50 per cent.
An increase of exports of manufac-
tured articles Of 225 per cent.
An increase of internal commerce of
700 per cent.
An increase of railway mileage Of
1877 per cent.
In 1860, after twenty years of Demo-
cratic rule, Congress authorized a loan
Of 1000, ,OOO to pay current expenses.
In 1880, after twenty years of Repub-
Ican rule, the Secretary of the Treas
ury pays $95, 900, 900 of de BIT contracted
foraw war brought on by solid Democrat
ic South, which now wants power again
en- tp gtpr, tho ,ryo t.ino. oe that ,1o,I,y
shirt, the wearing of which is Han
cocks chief glory and his whole availa-
BILE stock as a candidate for the Presi-
dency.
In 1860, after twenty years of Demo-
cratic rule, the balance of trade against
the country was over S20,000,00
On May 81, 1880, after twenty years
of Republican rule, the balance of trade
was over S162,OOO,0O0 in favor of this
country.
In 1861 after twenty years of Demo-
cratic rule and teaching, there was very
serious question whether we had any
Nation, and the old public functionary
in the White House, whose chief ad-
wiser was Jere Black, the man who now
furnishes the craftsmanship for General
Hancock, announced that there was
"no power in the Government to coerce
a State" leaving the inference that
JEFF Davis and Alec Stephens could send
the country to the demnition bow-wows
for all he could do to prevent it. After
twenty years of Republican rule there
is no doubt that we have country, and
Alec Stephens and Jere Black would
give all they are worth to have the peo-
nile FORGET that thew ever questioned IT,
The kind of ruin which five successive
Republican Administrations have infict-
ed upon the country is just little strill-
ing in view of the figures, and the peo-
pie like it and call for more of the same
sort, and are bound to have it, too.-
Washington Cd. c. Republican.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13
The Education OF English Girls.

ENGLISH girls are taught-or were in
my time-by kind of system which
tends to multiply Accomplishments +"
rather than useful knowledge. A GER
tain routine of teaching is gone through,
and you come out of the school-room
with a society varnish intended to do
duty until marriage, at which period
custom allows you to dispense with sur
face accomplishments, and devote YOUR
self to the realities of life, mitigated as
they are for the well-to-do. On the
other hand, the moral atmosphere of the
English home education is superior to
that of American education in general.
Girls are less forward and more respect
full; they grow into women more slowly
and ripen better; they are physically
stronger, and therefore have simpler
tastes; and as to society, they do not
know what it means before at least the
age of seventeen or eighteen. American
girls have certain advantages, how
ever, which custom denies young Eng
lishwomen of good position: they are
not forced by an unwritten law to 90 into
society and play their part in it, while
the English girl has no choice. The
"upper ten thousand must marry or
become "blue stockings" before the
world agrees to let them alone. A young
married woman may, if she choose,
plead home duties as an excuse for a
quiet, useful, pleasant, and studious life,
uninterrupted by any but the necessary
county" civilities, which are not very
burdensome; but young girls are not
supposed to have such duties. Parents,
even when sick themselves, are 10th to
let the chances of the London season
pass by their daughters, and depute any
safe chaperon, the nearest female rela-
ton if possible, to take their girls to all
the balls and parties, The rudimentary
education furnished to women of the
higher classes has perhaps something to
do with the prevalence of " "fastness ~
among part of them, while 10 others
1t becomes the base of a real, later self
education, the growth of reading, obser-
vation, and hought.-Atiantic Monthly.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13
JANE WILLIAMS. having been arrest

JANE WILLIAMS, having been arrest
ed at Cohoes for trying TO get money
from clergyman for a fictitious charity,
confessed that for years she had gained
a good living by that kind Of fraud.
Charitable people are gullible sort of
fools,n she said. Her plan was 10 forge
q letter from minister to some benev-
Olent person, describing case of suf-
fering that could be relieved by ten or
twenty dollars. In large proportion
of her attempts she was successful, and
she had travelled through the country by
means of her swindles. She had good
looks and a ladylike manner, and vas
exceedingly adroit.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

In st. Louis saloon there is an ap-
paratus intended ostensibly for deslg-
mating the weight person can lift. At
tached to the machine, and concealed
in the wall, is a galvanic battery, which
the barkeeper behind the counter can
turn on in an instant. An innocent and
unsuspecting Chinaman was bantered
to test his strength. John answered
"Me pullee i'm alice samee likee you, y
and after the other had pulled 290, the
Chinaman caught the knob. The cur
rent of electricity was turned on, and
the Celestial demonstrated his ability tc
dance the Highland fling. He swore tC
never pull anything again except his
queue.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

ALMANACs would be worth more than
three cents apiece if some of the heat of
June, July and August was taken off
and distributed through the cold months
of December, january and February,
when it is more needed, These hints
are thrown out gratuitously. We don't
suppose they will be acted upon.-NOr-
TiStoWn Herald.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

Mr.. GEzow, a Russian apothecary,
recommends the following as "sure''
remedy for corns, stating that it proves
effective within a short time and with
out causing any pain: Salicylic acid, 50
parts; extract of cannabis indica, 5
parts; collodion, 240 parts. To be ap-
piled by means of a camel's-hair pencil.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

'DoEs the cistern ever give outPn
asked the gentleman who wanted to
rent the house. "Never but once, and
that was before they kept beer for sale
in the corner grocery. GalUeston
Metne
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

The testimony Of the Sunday Herald, Roch-
ester, N. Y, is taken from their columns, and
is to the effect "tllat Warmers Safe Remedies
are positive cure for disabilities for which
they are specifics, there is no disputing; nei-
ther is there the Ghost of a chance TO call
into being a negative to so positive an op-
eratinn.u
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

owe are going to do something we have
never done before, and that is deliberately
and unsolicited to puff patent medicine.
We want to say that we indorse, personally,
oil that is said Of st, Jacobs Oil. We have
tried it for rheumatism and neuralgia, and It
has given instant relief"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13
lsunduslsy Cohloj Daily Roslstor.l.

Mr. Fl. Lulay, sullield, Ohio, writes Fifteen
years my wife suffered with liver disease. l
paid an immense amount OF money to the doc
tor, but without any benefit to her Last year
she began to use Hamburg Drops, since which
time we have had no occasion for doctors.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

"A young lady, who has studied all
the "ologies " at Vassar, wants 10 know
Il the crack of rifle is where they put
the powder in.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

Attention is called to the announcement of
the Northern Ohio Fair Association of Cleve-
land. Their tenth Annual Fair will be held
from Sept 9Th to 10th inclusive.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

May not work injury to people when they re-
late to matters Of little consequence, but
when entertained as to what we shall take
when afflicted with serious disease, they may
lead to dear experience. Don't therefore
trife with diseases Of the blood manifested
by eruptions, blotches, scrofulous and other
swellings and grave symptoms, but take that
well-tested and efiicaciOus remedy, DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery-the great.
est blood-purlfer of the age II the bowels
are very costlye use also DR.. Pierce's Pellets
Qittle sugar-coated pllls.)
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

Use Redding's Russia Salve in the house, and
use Redding's Russia Salve in the stable.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

ALI respectable dealers sell Frazer Axle
Grease, because Il is the Genuine and gives
perfect satisfaction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

PLEASANT VALLEY. Jo Daviess Co., ILL.,,

DIR. PIERCE, Blu ffalo, N. Y:
Dear Str-l write this TO inform you that
my child, one year old, has been permanently
cured Of the fever and ague in a weeks time,
and the use Of but half bottle of your Gold
en- Medical Discovery. Ny wife, a long suf-
ferer from liver complaint and billousness, by
the use of the Discovery and Pellets has been
entirely relieved. The Discovery has never
disappointed us 10r coughs and colds.
Yours truly, JAMES STRICRELL.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

NERVOUS, slcepless and Overworked find
rest and nourshment In Malt Bitters.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

PREJuDtcEs rule the vulgar crowd" but
Hunts Remedy rules Urinary diseases.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

GOETHE says Il man must be either an
anvil or hammer; yet how many are
., ,fstt'asa-s i-,,t l,ollnvg
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

B4~Mrs, Dixon, widow of the man
shot by Barksdale, at Yazoo, for pre-
suming to run for the Office of Sheriff
against the regular Democratic nomi-
nee, died few days ago of broken
heart, and was mercifully permitted a
burial beside the mangled body of her
husband. Barksdale was a delegate to
Cincinnati, and was an integral part
of the "solid South" that turned the
tide for Hancock, because of his devo-
tion to the cause so dear to the Barksdales
and Gullys. We may well borrow the
prophetic words of jefferson when he
said: 81 tremble for my country when
l rememberthat Godi just. dubuque
Times
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13
CAMPAIGN PICTURES

OF the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
Best pictures In the market 212s sample copy by mail
SOC 1lxii l5c For banners transpaTencles and hags
cloth 22A sample by mail, 81 00 23xi0 e. o. Pic.
ture cards size fx samples BY mall on RECEIPT OF 10c
Extra Inducements 70 Agents and Campaign Clubs
j, H. BUFFORDS SONS, Boston Mass.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

B6S-Hhe Cleveland Leader has made
diligent search of Winfield S. Han
cocks civil record, and finds these to be
the facts:
On the subject Of the currency, he Is mag
nifoent-looking fellow
On tho subject of the tariff, he is a splendid
soldier.
on the subject offree trade, he wears II brill
liant uniform.
On the subject OF river and harbor i'm
provements, he makes grand appearance on
horseback.
ON state rights he appears well In his epaulots
and brass buttons.
On civilsevlce reform, he has a ilne militia
ry bearing.
On the so-callod reform In the administration
OF the Government he is u modern Murat.
On the subject Of our foreign relations, he
wears a splendid mustachc.
On the school question, he Is a handsome
looking man.
On all other questions Of public policy, he has
a martial bearing
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

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RmVnHWR moEPhIns Habit Cured in 10
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AGENTS WhuTED Best chance ever offered 10
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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-08-13

nRRHhhA Eaters Easily Cured. By one
uFNHIHU that used Il for 3 years. Address
NNu JOS. A. DUNN. Elizabeth, N. ].
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
SENATOR JONES ON THE comsTocK.

A short time ago long interview with
Senator Jones was published, in which he
was made to declare his belief that the
Comstock lode was nearly exhausted, and
that there were much better mines in Col
orado. And now appears another long
interview with Senator Jones, in which he
is made to contradict everything he was
alleged to have said in the previous one,
and to declare his solemn belief that the
Comstock mines were never richer than at
present What is all, this string of stuff
worth? 1t is worth nothing at all either
to the public or anyone else. Senator
Jones knows no more about the Comstock
mines than he did six months ago. He
never knew enough about them to preveLt
him from losing all his. money betting
upon them. If he happens to be in
alliance with the chief manipulators
now, no word he utters ought to be be-
lieved. If he is not In their confidence he
speaks with no more authority than any
other outsider. But the public have learned
during the past two years that it matters
nothing at all to them whether there are
or are not bonanzas in the Comstock mines,
for they never derive any profit from them.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
THE MAINE OUTRAGE.

Governor Garcelon has submitted Ger.
tain questions of his own deyising to the
Supreme Court, but it is believed that if
the answers are adverse to his position
he has already resolved to pay no atten-
ton to the opinion of the Court. He has,
in short, merely undertaken to simulate
frankness which he has no intention to
display, his real purpose being to "hold
" the fort despite all protest or re-
monstrance. We confess that it seems to
us that if the people of Maine stand the in
solentusurpation of this political scoundrel
and his knavish confederates, they must
have degenerated greatly. The out
rage is so impudent, daring, and high
handed, that it can hardly be met
by gentle expostulation, and the en-
ginery of indignation meetings seems 1udi-
crously inadequate to cope with it, But
Garcelon is evidently determined to give
his opponents full and fair opportunity
to digest the insult, and it is even said
that the Democrats are preparing to .unseat
more Republicans as soon as the Legisla-
ture assemblies. There is no question that
the Maine case constitutes the greatest po-
liticai outrage of the time, and that unless
it is most signally defeated and rebuked
it will do more than even the rebellion did
to demoralize politics and to Mexicanize
our Presidential elections.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
THE REPORTED MANwoMAN CASE.

The newspapers have been filled with
accounts of an alleged extraordinary dis
covery made ON the death of Charley Park
hurst, once famous stage driver of this
State. 1t is said that in preparing the
body for burial it was discovered that the
supposed man was woman, of perfect
physical formation. The statement that
certain physicians examined the bsdy and
certified to the fact would have been much
stronger had their names been appended.
As the case stands there is in fact no veri-
fcation of it before the public, and as such
verifcation could not have been in the least
difficult, the truth of the whole narrative
is seriously impeached by the omission.
There is, however, nothing intrinsically
incredible in the story, for women have in
many remarkable and well-authenticated
cases played the part of men, and main
tanned such DISCUSSES to the end. Park
hurst was a noted whip, and of courage
once proved conclusively in a fight with
highwaymen. A case, however, is on
record in which woman spent the greater
part of her life as common soldier,
and engaged in many battles, fighting as
sturdily and bravely as any of her male
comrades. 1t is indeed much commoner
to find women capable of personating men
than men capable of personating women
Of the latter the Chevaler D'Eon is the
most remarkable example. During his life
the most conflicting reports as to his sex
were circulated, but there never was any
doubt of it. He was, however, so effem-
mate in appearance that when he dressed
in women's clothes he was always believed
to be a woman, and at one period of his
life he wore this disguise for several years.
If the story of Parkhurst be true it will
add another and particularly consistent
and well-rounded instance to the catalogue
of abnormally masculine women. In such
a case it is evident that the masculine
character is present in the fullest sense,
and that the physical marks of sex are
scarcely more than abortive developments
Such woman is very much more of a man
than anything else, and in adopting male
clothing and habits she only obeys the law
of her nature, which is in such cases no
doubt the safest guide.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
THE NEGRO EMIGRATION TO KANSAS.

However originated, the emigration of
negroes from the South to Kansas con-
tinues, and seems likely to do so for some
time to come. We regard this movement
as the strongest proof that could be offered
of the reality of the wrongs which the
negroes of the South have endured at the
hands of the Southern whites. When
ample allowance has been made for negro
gullibility and want of intelligence and
initiative tendencies and sheeplike habits,
the fact remains that the negroes have
manifested quite enough common sense to
enable them to distinguish between friends
and enemies. 1t is not in fact credible
that if the Southern whites had been their
very good friends, as is often pretended,
they would have exhibited so eager,
so almost frantic desire to get out of their
neighborhood. The exodus unfortunately
shows the characteristics of an overmaster-
ing fear. The people flee as from the
wrath to come. They are reckless as to
the future, because they have the memory
of so terrible a past. Whatever the out
come of the migration may be, therefore,
we think it clear that it was forced upon
the negroes, and that they knew what they
were choosing between when they decided
to 60. They may starve in Kansas, but
they will at least starve free. They are in
search of that freedom which the North
promised them SO many years ago, but
which few of them thus far have enjoyed
experimentally.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
MORE OF EDIsoN's LIGHT.

On New Years Eve the promised exhi-
bition of Edison's new electric light was
given at Menlo Park, and the result is
said to have been complete success.
Many prominent holders of gas stock were
present, and the new light was tested in
variousways for their satisfaction, but with.
out showing any defects in it. So far,
therefore, the event has borne out the pre-
diction, and it remains to be seen how the
company formed to work the new light
will succeed. Skepticism is of course
perfectly natural and perfectly right, on a
subject of this kind, until the assertions of
the friends of Edison have been carefully
and thoroughly verified. But if, as now
seems probable, the discovery is what has
been claimed for it, it will certainly be in
troduced much more speedily than gas
was, and it will have to make its way
against much fewer prejudices, though
not against less formidable vested in
terests
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-03
A FEW WORDS OF APPROVAL

EDS. REcoRD-UNIoN 1t is always fitting
to give credit to whom credit is due. When
the people elect man who proves a faithful
and efficient officer and his term expires, we
ought to testify our approval of his course.
1t matters little who the person is that is
thus situated, he alwaysis pleased to find him
self well thought of. To-day Judge Conger
surrendered to his successor the Office Of
Police Judge. An inspection Of the books of
the Police Court justifes me in saying that
dufing his incumbency Of the Office the rec
ords are in as near perfect state as it is pos
sible for human to have them.
I have carefully examined them and great
credit is due to the late Clerk of the Court,
Mr.. H. o. White, for the neatness and
workmanlike appearance of the books. No
former records of the Court can surpass
those of Judge Conger's term, either in the
scrupuIousness with which the forms Of law
are adhered to, or in any other respect, and
the present Judge will do well to adhere to
the precedents to be found in these records.
In other respects the public already know
that Judge Conger has performed his work
well, and comment would be useless.
CITIZEN.
Sacrau ento January g 1890