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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
SENATOR GARFELDS NEW HONE.
Mentor Correspondence Clereland LeGder.

Mentor Correspondcnce Ciereldnd LcGder.
General tiarfnld's new house at this place mas
been built almost entirely from plans IN inc hcan
of Mrs Garfield. Blackburn, rs requested, drew
slight sketch and Mrs. CARRIED nlicn II Tu' LII Id
Gr;pral marking III various directions WIN nolo
strikes of thc pen When the IDEAS Of the WIG OF
the distinguished Congressman had been pnt on pa
per. General Garfield wrote the following uhuer-
"Thesc plans must stand rs above, unless other
wise ordered hereafter. II any part of them - I'M
practicable, inform me soon and suggest chang
Washington. March 6. 1882
The Garfield farm house cannot be called grand
in any sense of tho word bnt VIII nc . PInSnn,'
vrrv convenient cOuntry house, SUPERIOR TO the ma
lOrity along this section Of the ridge r'ah; IL u
of the Cot bic style Of architecture mingled. now
ever. with other styles, so rs 10 form WHAT ' '".
trocfor terms a "mIXture.N 4 rOOmy porch extends
along the front and part OF the side toward (ieEe
land, aifOrding opportunities LOT c'JoSnrHt ,','
fresh arr and ont Of the way Of the heat Ot the SUM-
Lattice work has been arranged IN lrunt Tor trdhg
vines sixty feet front hY fifty deep Is tue Hiz' ad
the structure is two stories ana onehait hIgn. &
apartments are all rODny for country house ana
the wide hallway attracts attention tue hial thns
on entering. ..-r IL
plan whore the pantry IS located, PLENTY Of shelves
and drawers" and in the rear part Of the second
floor il written Snuggrrv for General Tho last
mentioned room IA rather snail inca uring only l3i2
by ii feet. II is to be fitted mp WIN DOOR Shelves
but Garfield VIII still continue to rs" as ms ilniaiy
the detached building erected year or two since TN
fine ward northeast Of the house. w0 OF Tie best
of the apartments in III" eastern and front part OF
the CdihCe are beng crp ciaIb HIIcu up TOT tue
occupancy of Mrs Garfield the mother Of tn" Cen
eral The front room has n lnrgc. old fashioned
fireplace and the pains being taken to make every
thing comfortable hero plainly show the tender
feelings that General Garfield bears tOwarc her who
gave him birth.
DR.. Robson noticed me aGmirinG this room and
SAID 1.-The General thinks everything Of his
mother. You know he CHOPPED hundred cords oi
wood once for $50 and took the money home to
her"
There are very few OF the timbers OF tho old house
over which the new has been constructed visible at
this time and Dr. Robson thinks there will be
none i'm sight when the carpets are put down. The
cost OF the structure viii be when finished but be-
tween 50 500 and $1,000, which will be remark
ably slight when the expense Of securing such
yoskmen rs were wanted, so far away from the
city is considered The work has been hurried for
warded with rnpldity particularly within the last
few weeks, rs il was intended to get 1t ls nearly
finished as possible before the Generals return.
Probably week or two more VIII witness IT'S com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
THE FAIR THEE

Before the urchin well could 90,
She stole the whiteness OF the sn0Wi
And more,-that wilderness TO adorn,
She stole the bushes ofthe NORM
Stole all the sweets that ether sheos
On primrose buds or violet beds.
Still to reveal her artful wiles,
She stole the Graces' silken smiles;
She stole Aurora's balmy breath,
And pilfer'd Orient peori for teeth;
TIE cherry, dipt in morning dew.
Gave moisture to her lips, and hue.
These were her infant spoils. a store
To which, in time, she added more;
At twelve, she stole from Cyprus queen
Her air md loye-cOmmaDding m1en;
Stole JunOs dignity and stole
From PalIas sense to charm the soul.
Apoll0s wit was next her prey.
Her next the beam that lights the day;
She sung; amazed the Syrens heard;
And to assert their voice appeard.
She played; the MUSES. from the bill
WONDERED who thus had stole their Skill
G-eat Jove approved her crimes and art;
And pother day she stole my heart.
If lovers, Cupid. are thy care:
Exert thy vengeance OH tins tar;
To trial bring her stolen charms,
And let her prison be my arms.
EARL OF EGRENoNT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
At ST. JAAfESS.

Last Sunday at St. James's prayers
The prince and princess by,
/, dresi in all my whalebone airs,
Sat I'm q closet nigh.
/ bowed my knees, held my book.
Read all the answers DER;
But was perverted by look,
Which pierced me from the door.
High thoughts of Heaven came to use,
With the devOutest care;
Which gay young StrephOn made mo lose,
And all the raptures there.
He stood to hand me to my chair,
And bowed with courtly grace.
But whispered love into my ear
Too warm for that grave place.
Love, love-" said be, by ali adored,
NV tender heart has wOn.'
Bnt l grew peevish at the word,
And babe he would be gone.
He went quito out OF sight, while
A kinder answer meant;
Nor did for my sins that day
BY half so much repent. UNKNOWN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
LsMAIL. THE EX-KHEDIHE.
From The ScotSm an.

From me oCobW0H
knew ono intelligent and worthy Arab who,
when he knew that there were wel-closed doors be-
tween him and any auditor but myseI1, cOnlu heFet
sneak Of the Yiccroy but as the swine ana spat at
lie mention OF his n9lne as Easterns do when foul
thing Is spoken OF. He was but the type OF large
class There are many men in Egypt with gen.
nine love of liberty and justice, and natural IN
stinct in favor III free and equitable institutions,
which total want Of political knowledge and the
fnidty bred of despOtio rule have not been able 10
suppress. The passionate eagernsess WIN whloa
Summer can hardly DO conceived by our cooler
Leods am afraid to die tonight" said one such
man on. the eve OF the a99icatiton, tit
feelings of intelligent and educated men. 1t ~ easy
10 understand that to the ignorant masses lsmail
was a kind Of supernatural ogre, Of whom no STORY
TO be uttered except with bated breath IL 10 hrmy
believed IN Cairo, and not by the lgnoraut alone,
that his final departure from EgYyt was signallzed
Inv an act Of wholesale mnrder-the drowning OF
such women of his harem as he dld not deem ~ worm
while TO carry away and could not provide win
husbands in Egypt No one can tell row such
rnmOr arose; the deed is surely beyond possible
ity: but that it is possible for whole city to give
it credence shows what reputation the tyraut had
On tho other hand, there can be no doubt that
the departure of lsmai was accompanied by 9
VVhOlesale appropriation of what some deemeo
national treasure. They say in AleXnndrR that DO
carried off as much as 100000 IN goid,, Deslues
other precious things. No one can zen Hhst we
The etent of these appropriations, but may relate
IN Won an anecdote which had on tho very beat
authority, aud which illustrates the character OF
Tsma About four years ago gentleman resident ~,
In Cairo who enjoys European reputation as an
nntboritv on Oriental numismatics learned that a
Vefy important collection Of coins. formed py q
Pacha In ConstantlnOple. had been bronghts 20 70
Egvpt and sold TO tho Viceroy. On inquiry OF the
snai-bearer whether Il would DO possible
TO SEQ tho collection, tho pnmisnaHst re-
oeiyed an unfsvorable repiy - eoins 1, anu
catalogue had been at once sealed up m the wee
rows presenoe and deposited in bic private treas
urv, However, our numiematist found an oppQrta'
Wy - a6dressinr Isnnil himself on the subject,
n nn vvos NOT little diScompOsed when he was told
TeTv positiVely and cOidly that be WAS under mis-
tske Chat the collection had never been purchased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
A RUSSIAN MAN or ENTERPRISE.
Ernn The Globe.


The millionaire Nicoh Iyanoyitch Potlioi. VINO
died few days ago at st. Petersburg. was. Ing many
respects an excellent representative OF ciasa ef
h fSa crinssn War he was simply naval officer do
voted to his profession, but at the same time, g
the lookout for any short cut that m,Snt icad ~, %
1ai;na for He obtained the contract for the
struction of the gunboats that subsequently, uied
Connie OF wears had TUNED out az Cronstadt ~
means OF an elaborate system of pieee-work ~
gunboats aud corvettes provided Win I'm ~ -
fbe LARGEST calbre It is almost unnecessary 70 say
flat Putofl made fortune out OF the contract fok
IN tSe annals Of Russia for the enormity Of cc
After the war was oyer he went north and built
ohts;nina from the diminish lGoyernment mining
monopoIy over an area enclosing 3S5 lakes snd
40 900 square miles. Transferring .these 70 corr
n6ycnchoa Steel Work. at St. Petersburg. aud
after receiving large sum Of money n the SHAPE
Of subsidies he sold the concern 70 the War epssf
onns have been turned out at cost estnsfpq ~
the SEouosH the other day at million and 49,
'Ih ns nib Sssans Rs na@s ~ he mouth
Neya, where 5000 men are employed and x64O
worth OF iron and steel rails turred tout every ye9
b bssnsss was Converted into Joint stock
four OF Eve years ago, when Putiloh seecul9& ~
contract for Sonstrncting the great 80 canal
cropstsdt e =, s. ~, psis 1a;sa ~
lon joi and an I'll The doysSnment o1iaiali Hi$hes1
h 1Siiass S SSHs s os sss
EssS S ne 81 Vs. &C., + s:s
ION Ssud hi Is g b y yo}ssn sasI > IA
calai scheme ct s. Psssks1szS M u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
MY LITTLE RoMAE.


From Good Worde
A homely cottage, quaint and Ola, LII
It's thstch grown thick Win Ereen anu so4u
And wjnd-e0wn grasses;
Unchanged il stands In sun and rain,
And seldom through the quiet lane
A footstep passes
Yet here my little woman dwelts
And saw the shroud of Winter melt
From meads and fallows;
And heard the yell0w-hammer sing
A tiny welcome to the Spring
From budding sallows.
She saw the early morning sky
Blush with tender wlid-rose aye
Above the IaTchesj
And watched the crimson sunset burn
Behind the Summer piumes OF fern
In woodland arches.
Ny little woman, gone sway .,
To shat far land which knows, they say,
No more sun-setting!
wonder If her gentle souls
Securely resting at the goal
Has learnt fOrgettlpgt
Nv heart wakes up, and cries in vain;
She gave me love, gave her pam
While she was hvlng;
IkDew not when her spirit hed,
But those who stood beside her said
She died forgiving.
NV dove has found better rest,
And yet love the empty nest
She left neglected.;
tread the very path she trod. ~.
And ask,-in her new home with Goo
Am 1 expectedi
Uit were but the Fathers will -,
To let me know she loves me still,
This aching sorrow
WouId turn to hope, and could say,
Perchance she whispers day by day.
He comes Tomorrow.
Finger in the silent lane.
And high above the clover plain
The clouds are rTven;
Across the fields she used to know
The Iigbt breaks, aud the wind sighs low,
Loved and forgiven"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30

prfsina the popuIar BriGht hope 4ntze1k ~ ~ n
printed Martin Merrtyalk.n II Htnt2}1 rax a \
1855 he went To Europe. and eperz ~ H.Ma
Passy a suburb Of Pafis wh4Te he 5rro5o Ee>t9
lockwood his irst work Of ~Ido Yc1elaxtt3
graphic picturea Of New England emntzy Life -
Il o great success, and gave its suxhW n3c>e
reputation This book gained q place among ~
standard Auexican novels. and ~ still ext42sF1Y
read. 1t was Published the naxt year yhto ~
returned home and he ALEC drauatizcd the sedx9t
Museum, where IL had long run 70 ero81|84
houses. Il has been successfully revived eefo
times, and has been given At other theatres tfcpH
ont the country. He wrote several wax storiee m
ing the rebellion, among them Culide Cn41
which had an astonishing success, running sTlse2lk
MP to 81, 900. ~ eff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
AMERICAN TRAVELLERS AND FOREIGN
INN-REEPERS.
From The Springfield Republican.


case which happened at ono OF the largo hotels
Mt Naples tive years ago created much talk among
the travelling fraternity. Two American ladies,
who had been boarding at the hotel for several
thing accidentally set fire 10 ono of the muslin
windoT-curtains the night previous to their in
tended departure. The carpet was a little wet and
some of the furniture, In the efforts to put out the
fire and the room suffered little from smoke, but
S25 would have amply paid for all tho damage.
The ladies told the proprietor to charge the amount,
whatever was right, I'm their bill. Judge of their
SURPRISE when they found the item entered in their
spent their money layshly wherever they had been,
and American STYLE had paid thor hotel bills I'M
challenged all over the continent. But this was al
attempted swindle that they demurred against.
They told the proprietor that they cOnld not submit
to such an cxtortOn. but that they were perfectly
willing to pay generously for the damage. Their
time was limited and 1t WIS necessary for them to
leave at once in order to catch Liverpool steamer
by which they had engaged passage to HeW-York.
The proprietor was firm as adamant, claimed the
charge was not enough to cover his loss. and would
not discOunta franc.
but no. they at bis mercy, as he supposed. and
he should have tho full amount. They happened to
think of the American Consul, and o last resort
went to his office and stated the case to him, and
asked his advice. He accompanied them back TO
fhA hotel and saw the amount Of the damage for
which the exOrbitant claim had been made, aud
attempted 70 make q compromise. but II was no
nae He then had the ladies give him power OF
attorney 70 settle the matter and told them they
| eonid take the next train for Rome and leave tho
| oase i'm his bands for settlement. But this they
we're nreyented from doing "a tho hotel-keeper re-
fuSed 10 give up their trunks until the claim was
laid In full. The Consul then had recourse TO the
civil authorities, who iSr wonder were MiIiine
| thew were foreigners. After much del lay the pre-
fure Of notice finally gave the Consul an order OF
tie hotel prupristor TO deliver up the trunks ane
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30

rested till few weels acc, when the same gentle
man. calling on Tewk Paeha, was surprised ~ sle
coins formed by such q Paeha IN ConstansinoYles,
Our numsmatist told his story: = essca
ssv soY lid he deny having bought the c0llcestonI
He has it now IN Naples, and what is more zoe pay
ment of EI6,OO0 TO the merchant who soia y We
made out Of public money, and appears N sne as-
connfa of the treaaurY.N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30
TIE OLD LADF'S COUPLET
Eron, The Boston 7rnreRer.

The Rev. Dr. Eddy told the following story with
9Ir Anderson ut the South Baptist Church, South
Boston: ,4 l,o,t5 -.
torded on bIa early passionate. She was constantly
T,iing about the deacOus speaking so foollshly III
the prnyer-meeting. The doctor told her not 10 an
swer them so spitcfuy and as she was soIewot AZ
oin9 something after one had made very fooifsh
sneech, and suggested the following stanza:
"welc half the breath so vainly spent
To heaven tn supplIcation sent"
A Aha Do~t ,neotino the doctor delivered an address
and ant down with feeling of perfect satisfaction,
SybeH Instantly tho voice of tho old lady was
heard sonorously rolling out the words OF tue ABOVE
cOuulet.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19
Feb. I'd, 1880

Having bought my Furni-
ture and Crockery stock for
the Spring, and Summer trade
before the recent advance in
values, l can, and will, sell at
prices but slightly in advance
from those of last July, at
which time the bottom was
reached. -i .4e-
Now, [ mean business! No
House in Northern Ohio shall
make lower prices on Furni-
ture and Crockery, and many
will not be able to make as
low.
1t is not necessary to EMU
merate articles on which spe-
cial bargains are offered. My
stock is complete, and every
article is a bargain at the
present prices. Don't do, as
you have done before-wait
for lower prices. Present
prices are more favorable to
your interests than you will
see again for some time.
Thankful for your liberal
patronage in the past, l solicit
a continuance of favors, and
will endeavor to advance our
mutual interests.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19
THE SHEEP TURNED LION

OF the forty boys who boarded q
Mr.. Jawe's house at Eton, there waf
not milder youth than Simkins, who
reached the height of the upper divis-
ion of the fifth form without distin.
gushing himself in any way. He was
tall, iaxen haired lad, with long
arms and legs, and an amiable but
weak smile. He did nothing we'll, and
yet nothing so ill as to attract remark.
His place in trial. or school exami-
nations, was always low, but he had
never 'muffed and it was with him
in schoolwork, so was it IN games, for
he did not excel at cricket, football or
rowing. He could just swim; pull
without catching crabs; bat without
knocking his thumbs Qhough he was
incapable of scOring), and at football
he could play without appearing to
funk though in truth he had respect
for his chins, sand would never willing
ly charge into a bully where there
was good many loose kicks flying
about. So, in sum, poor Simpkins
was duffer; but, on the other hand,
he possessed such an exuberant imag-
ination that he stood by reason of his
general inferiorities. A physiogno.
mist studying his countenance would
haye seen in it the signs of budding
genius, and might have prophecied
that Simpkins would become Q poet,
a novelist, or wit. Meanwhile the
lads imagination served chiefly to his
self glorificatlon in private, for he was
constantly picturing for his own de.
lectation scenes in which he played
the part OF boy hero. Now
he was captain of the Eleven, and
made such q score at Lords as to
win victory against Harrow off his
own bat now he was captain of the
boats and .stOked' the Eight at Hen
ley, winning for his school the Grand
Challenge Cup and the Ladies' Plate !;
or. again, Simpkins fancied himself
plunging into competition for the
Newcastle scholarship and defeating
all his rivals, as q preliminary to 60
ing up to Oxford and gaining first
class honors. There was not vision
of fame that Simpkins did not con.
jure up and the worst of it was that
these dreams haunted him by night
as well as by day, SO that now and
then he would arise from bed deeply
mortified at facing the realities of his
humble position and making the most
valiant resolves that he would try
and do better for the future. al 10
1t should be mentioned that Simp-
kins had his one point of superiority
over most fellows in the school; he
was great authority on postage
stamps. He had amassed collection
of nearly 5000 different sorts, and
used to make himself pleasant during
the holidays taking it about with him
to tea parties and showing it to young
ladies. At Eton he, was sometimes
consulted by lower boys "a to tho
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19
TIMOTHY JOHN son
BYB. N BROWNE,
What did he do for a livingf

What did he do for livingf
Well, l am compelled to say,
Town with little misgiving.
That he owned and drove dray.
He was rough somewhat in manner,
A common man without guile.
But always minded his business.
And didn't" put on any style.''
His name was Timothy johnson.
But the people called him Tim;
. And many. when he was passing.
Were troubled with eyesight dim.
But he didn't care for the snubbiug
OF a shoddyite or snob;
He only asked them to settle
80 g Whene're he finished the job.
He was quick and sharp at a bargain,
Though he wasn't Z" much on the talk
But he'd often swear with iervor.
When his old horse chanced to balk.
And he logged along life's journey.
In fact little " rough-shod.''
And never went to the parson
To ask him word about God!
He wasn't" much on religion"
He often said with a smile;
ii cit won't mix up with my natur,
His chances of going to heaven
Were thought to be very slim.
And sanity pious people,
Paid no attention to Tim. q
Perhaps they had plenty of reason,
For often no doubt. he sinned;
And when he got "on his muscle
He wouldn't take any wind.''
And s0 thew fnruad nm thei noSos
In sanity way. you know.
And didn't seem willing to notice
A man SO vulgar and low"
One night house was burning;
To the scene great crowd came;
But the house was dry as tinder-
They couldn't subduc the flame.
On the first alarm, in terror.
The inmst hastily fed,
And leaving a child forgotten.
Asleep, up stairs. in bedi
The mother was wild and frantic,
Like one all suddenly crazed;
The pious ones prayed and pitied.
While the doomed house iercely blazed I
But the voice of Timothy johnson
~ Was heard to loudly cry;
"On the house hoist up ladder,
= And III save the kid, or diep' 81
A ladder was brought. As he mounted.
The great crowd held its brea h,
He only seemed to be going
A terrible way to DEATH
He called, halfway, to the iremen,
With quite a peculiar yell;
Kiver me. boys. with your nozzles.
1t seems like going to hellp'
And at last. all drenchcd with water.
Through a widow he disappeared:
When he came back with the baby.
People seemed wild as they cheered.
As if enraged at his safety.
Fierce. venomous darts of flame
As he climbed out on the ladder,
Like the tongues of serpents camel
But he faltered not, the hero,
He'd made up his mind to win;
And just as he left the ladder,
The roof of the house fell in!
The happy soul of the mother
With a great. glad joy was rife,
And she covered the hands with kisses
That had saved her darling's life.
Tim couldn't stand thanks or kissesi
And something just then was stirred
That long in his heart had slumbered.
And he couldn't speak a work,
And right through the crowd he bolted,
1t didn't matter much how;
And no one cared to molest him,
Unless expecting a row.
He's only johnson. the drayman,
But still, rather expect
His hancs. is O00d for haouon
AS some of the {" high-toned" elect;
And may be some of the righteous.
Who deem his chances SO slim.
When Gabriel shall blow his trumpet,
Would like to trade places with Timi
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19

Wagner says that animals love or
naments. This is probably the reason
why the canal horse likes the topaz
". Y. Herald. Yes, and horses, are
often attached to b'rouches.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19
LEANING TOWER OF PISA.

i
OF leaning towers, perhaps the most
remarkable, certainly the most widely
known, is the celebrated one at Pisa, in
Italy. 1t is one hundred and eighty
seven feet in height, being ascended by
three hundred and fifty-five steps, and
is inclined from the perpendicular
rather more than fourtee1 feet. Erect
ed about 1174, this beautiful structure
is built of marble and granite, having
eight stories, each formed of arches
supported by columns. the several
stories being divided by ornamental
cornices. Being unconnected with
the neighboring buildings,it it was prob
ably intended to be used as a belfrey.
Notwithstanding its inclination. and
the fact that seven hundred years have
elapsed since the erection of the struc-
ture, it has withstood the ravages of
time with more than ordinary sue.
cess, exhibiting at the present time
hardly any preceptible sign of decay.
1t would seem that the tower has not
always presented the peculiar appear
ance which it has now assumed, for in
the Campo Santa, neighboring buri-
al ground, the cloisters of which are
ornamented with curious paintings on
stucco, there exists representation of
the tower in an upright position.
These paintings are supposed to have
been executed about 1900, more than
one hundred years after the tower
was built, so that it may be consider
ed pretty certain that the inclination
was caused by the gradual sinking of
the earth, as in the case with those at
Bologna, in the same country.-[H Har-
per's Weekly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-02-19

When a man gets ready to swear
over an apparently tough goose, and
then finds the joints yield readily to
the knife, he believes that "A soft anser
turneth away wrath .. -