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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Senticmmia and Pyamia,

These words became quite familiar
to people generally. especially after the
formation of the glandular abscess i'll
the late Presidents check, which fully
settled the question that his blood had
become poisoned by the absorption OF
decomposed pus.
Septicmmia-also written septemia-
is derived from words signifying ''pu-
trid'' and ssblood," and denotes a fever
caused by the absorption into the blood
of any putrid matter.
One may be thus blood-poisoned by
putrid substance from his own body, or
from the body of some other person, as
when physician. in conducting post
mortem, often takes corrupt matter in
to his system through some unnoticed
cut. or chap. OF scratch. OR cl:ate on his
finger.
In every such case fever is set up.
aud the blood is SO changed that it can
not properly fulfil its functions. As
microscopic organisms are always pres
ent in putrid matter, it is now supposed
by most experts that septicmmia is due
to the presence of these organisms.
They multiply with inconceivable rap
idity, and live by disorIauizing that to
which they are attached, OF in which
they float
Pyemia strictly denotes a state of the
blood in which pus glohu es iloat among
the blood corpuscles. VirchOw denies
that there is any such condition, and
would have the name abandoned. So
would some other wcll-known physi-
clans.
The New York iNetlical Record says
the etynology conveys u wrong idea OF
others would retain the word, but re-
strict it to All intenser form of septic;e-
mia. characterized by chiils, profuse
perspiration great prostration, vomit-
ing. delirium and sweet breath
Youths Companion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
The Religion We Want,

We want religion that softens the
step, and tunes the voice to melody,
and fills the eye with sunshine, and
checks the impatient exclamation and
harsh rebuke- a religion that is polite,
daterential to superiors, courteous to
interiors, and considerate to friends. a
religion that goes into the family, and
keeps the husband from being cross
when dinner is late, and keeps the wife
from fretting when he tracks the newly
washed floor with his muddy boots, and
makes him mindful of the scrapcr and
the door mat; keeps the mothcr patient
when the baby is cross, and ;lmuses the
children as well as instrrcts them;
cares for the servants beside paving
them promptly; projects the honey
moon into the harvest-moOn. and makes
the happy home like the Easter fig tree.
bearing in it's bosom at once the beauty
of the tender blossom and the glory of
the ripened fruit. We want religion
that shall interpose between the ruts
and the gullies and rocks of the high
ways of life, and the sensitive souls
that are travelling over them
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Cured.

There is no remedy which is consid-
cred a specific for tetanus, or lOckjaw.
But the HOm9OD0thic Gazette thinks a
French doctor has discovered one which
may prove successful. He was called
in TO attend lady suffering from teta-
nus. In his report he says that she was
a married woman of thirty-one years Of
age, and that. previou. to his visit, the
family physician hal tried every known
remedy for tetanus, including curare,
without producing any effect. The pa
-ticnt was lying on her back. with her
jaws tightly closed, and the muscles OF
her chest and throat were so rigid that
she was unable to utter a sound.
The doctor at once went out and pro-
cured live mouse, of the usual size, to
the tail of which he attached Il strong
horse-hair. Placing the mouse at the
foot of the bed. he permitted it to walk
the entire length of the patients body.
No sooner did the patient notice the
mouse than she sprang up. loudly call
ing to the attendants to take it OIL, and
denouncing the doctor rs = horrld.
heartess wretch, who ought to be
ashamed of himself and guilIotined on
the spot.
There was no recurrence OF the symp-
toms of tetanus. In fact. the doctor
adds that the lady's jaws were so thor
oughly and permanently unlocked that
the husband, who is, of sourse, ignor-
ant of law, has threatened to bring an
action for damages against him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
The Generous Young Man.

A generous young man, having taken
a bundle of clothing to the relief rooms
Saturday AFTERNOON, asked if they
wanted help, for, having little leisure
he was willing to lend u hand. They
welcomed him gladly. So he off with
his coat and worked like a major until
dusk. Then. looking around for his
coat. it could nowhere be found.
What did you do with that coat;
same stuff as nv breeches and vest?"
he asked.
Why" said one of the packers. 81
thought it was II contribution and pack
ed il up with the other things
'.Wiiere is it?'' asked the young man
in great excitement.
up the river" was the reply.
.Up the river! What in blank is it
doing up the riverP"
''On its way to the sufferers. Was it
a nice coat?''
IA nice coat! 1 should say it was a
nice coat. put it OH brand new last
Sunday. There was S21 in my pocket
book in the inside pocket, and three
new silk handkerchiefs l bought this
afternoon"
The young man had to wear home
one of the ''burnt-outs" garments. and
some sufferer up the lake will be lost
in admiration at the benevolence OF
the Detroit people when he ..goes
through that eoat.-Ef'ee Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
The Wonderful T,ake.

In Colorado is q tcn-acre field, which
is no more nor less than subterranean
lake covered with soil about eighteen
inches deep. On the soil is cultivated
field of corn. which produces thirty or
forty bushels 10 the acre. If any one
will take the trouble to dig hole the
depth of a spaale-handlc. he will find it
to fill with water, and by using d hook
and line, fish four or five inches long
can be caught. The fish have neither
scales nor eyes, and are perch-like in
shape. The ground is black mari in
nature. and in all probability was at ono
time an open boIy of water. on which
accumulated vegetable matter, which
has been increased from time to time,
until now it has crust sufficiently
strong and rich TO produce fine corn,
though it has to be cultivated by hand,
as it is not strong enough to bear the
weight of Il horse. While harvesting,
the hands catch great strings of fish by
making u hole through the earth. A
person rising on his heel and coming
down suddenly can see the growing
corn shake all around him. Any ono
having the strength to drive rail
through the crust will find, on releasing
it. that it will disappear altogcther.--
Scientific AmeifruM
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01

1t may not be universally known that
although the iceberg shows such Il huge
bulk above the water there is much
larger portion beneath the surface.
When they became detached from the
main flow and drift away to the north
ward Gin this case). the water being
warmer than the atmosphere melts
away the foundation until it becomes
top-heavy, and it consequently capsizes,
and thus it continues to do, turning
over and over, submerging on one side
and then tn the other in the water until
the immense mass is entirely dissolved.
Therefore to be in the immediate vicini-
ty of an iceberg is exceedingly danger
GUS. for one never knows how far they
may extend under the water. neither at
what moment they may capsize and
swamp such unfortunate vessels as may
have ventured too near.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Didn't Like His Looks,

BY means of matrimonial advertise
meHt published in an eastern newspap-
er, Massachusetts lady and Nevada
farmer became engage to be married.
The agriculturist, who resides near
Tuscarora, sold Il yoke of cattle. and
with the proceeds purchased for his be-
trothed :, ticket 10 Elko, Nevada, at
which point he met her 4 few days
since. The lady was an attractive
creature, and the sage-busher's heart
beat with fond anticipation. But he
found his love-making in person not so
favorably received rs had been his pro-
posal through the newspaper. His
rough appearance was not satisfactory
to the cultured lady. and she rejected
him point-bIank He sadly mOurns the
loss of his expected wife, but more Bit
tcrly the loss of his cattle. Fran
cisco Chronicle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
The Earl of Chatham.

William Pitt closed an extraordinary
career in the most distressing poverty.
His last appearance in public was when
he left a sick bed to speak upon the
motion TO acknowledges the independ-
ence of the United States. On this oc-
casion he appeared wrapped up in tlan-
mel banda@es, and showing CLEARLY the
ravages of illness. He was listened to
will, deep respect. and continued his
speech amid the most profound silence.
Scarcely was it completed when he sank
back in the apoplectic fit from which he
never recovered. He died ut his house
in Putney, near London, alone, neg
lected and in misery. None of his
family or friends were with him. A
friend who was sincerely attached to
him. hearing of his illness. rode from
London 10 see him. Arriving at his
house he rang the bell, but no one
came. Dismounting, he made his way
to the hall door. and rang repeatedly.
Still there was no response. Entering
the house, he wandered from one de-
serted room to another, until ut last he
discovered Pit on bed, dead and ut
terly neglected. 1t is supposed that
such was his poverty that he had not
been able TO paw his servants, and that
they had absconde,l. taking with them
all they could. The nation paid his
debts, gave him public funeral. and
provided for his family.-N. I. Mat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
How Easy it is to Die.

''If had strength to hold pen, I
would write how easy and delightful it
is to die" were the last words OF the
celebrated surgeon. VIM. Hunter; and
Louis XIV. is recorded as saying, with
his last breath. II thought dying had
been more difficult"
That the painlessness of death is
owing to some benumbing influence
acting on the sensory nerves may be in
ferred from the fact that untOward ex-
ternal surroundings rarely trouble the
dying.
On the day that Lord Collingwood
brcathed his last the Mediterranean was
tumultuous; those elements which had
been the scene If his past glories rose
and fell in swelling undulations and
seemed as if rocking him to sleep.
Capt. Thomas ventured TO ask il he was
disturbed by the tossing of the ship.
mo. Thomas" he answered. Il am
now in state that nothing can disturb
me morc--I am dying, and am sure it
must be consolatory to you and all that
love me TO see how comfortably 1 am
coming 20 my end" In the Quarterly
Rerictc there is related an instance OF
a criminal who escaped death from
hanging by the breaking of the rope.
flCNTT v. OI ScHt
to examine him. who reported that after
a moments suffering the man saw m
appearance like fire, across which ap-
pearci d most beautiful avenue of trees.
When pardon was mentioned the pris-
oner coolly replied that it was not
worth asking for. Those who have
been near death from drowning, and
afterwar,l restored to consciousness.
assert that the dying suffer but little
pain.
Capt. Marryatt states that his sensa-
tions ut one lime when nearly drowned
were rather pleasant than otherwise.
The first struggle for life once over.
the water closing around me assumed
the appearance of waving green fields
1t is not a feeling of pain, but seems
like sinking down, overpowered by
sleep. in the long, soft grass of the cool
meadow"
Nov, this is precisely the condition
presented in death from disease. Insen-
sibiIity comes on, the mind loses con-
sciousuess of external objects. and death
rapidly and pIacidly ensues from as
Ohyyin
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
0ninn Eating.

The rapi,litv with which the injurious
habit of opium-eating has increased
during the last ten years is positively
terrible. 1t is estimated by men np in
the business that there are five hundred
times as many morphine pills sold as
any other kind. Fully four-fifthS of
the opium eaters are women. These
eaters eventually exhibit nervousness.
The skin becomes shriveled and the
complexion assumes 81 saffron hue. At
times the eater has cold sweats and
nausea, besides numerous other kim
dred ills. At first tho effect is delight
fully celebrating; but nature rcvenges
itself at last, when cure is out of the
question; for il matters not how slight
be the indulgence at first, there surely
comes the timo when craving over
comes discretion and the victim is lost
utterly. AT first opium eaters are
ashamed of the habit, and procnre the
drug on the sly; but, rs the craving in
crcases. the shame wears Off and they
boldly go to the stores ana get the de-
sired article. They have regular
places. and. as the clerks know their
failing, are not afraid 10 weigh out
what they want, sometimes as high as
five ounces. The vice is not confined
to any class of people, rich and poor
indulging in it alike.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
A Deacon's Strategy.

A wealthy old deacon in Maine has
done his best to enforce total abstinence
among his grandchildren. He has left
in trust for them a large sum OF money
on the sole condition that they abstain
from strong drink, tobacco, betting,
and gambling. The first nffense is 10
cut them off from six months income
from the invested fund. The second
offcnse ieprives them of YEARS in-
come For subsequent offences the
penalty becomes more severe, amount
inc in due course to the total loss OF
the benefits of the bequest. Tho eX-
pertinent of this kind If su;:sion Is not
often tried, but does not always work
we'll when it is tried. 1t has been found
in some instances that the appetite OF
the legatees for forbidden things is so
consuming as 10 lead the poor fellows
to risk the loss of their property III
Welding TO the temptation
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Reducing the Number of Churches,

The city of London churches are TO
be reduced one-half. Within an area
of little more that half square mile.
designated as London within the Wal
ley" there exists no less than forty
eight churches. which. with st. PanPs.
are capable of accommodating 10000
persons. The resident population with
in this area has diminished to 10000.
and the attendance at all the churches,
including ST. Paul's, is not above 1O.-
600. 1t is proposed to retain only
twelve of these churches. and to sell the
thirty-six remaining, by which it is ex-
pec,ed ut least II million sterling will be
realized, and made useful to the erec-
tion of fifty other churches in the more
remote parts of the town and its sub
urbs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01

The third edition of Charles B.
Waite's "History of the Christian Re-
ligion'' has been revised and issued
with a new and lengthy preface. The
success of the work may be shown by
quoting the fact that its former editions
have met with rapid sale in all parts Of
the world, aud tnat there has been a
demand for it in the English trade. In
the preface the writer says: ''In this
edition the author has availed himself
of sundry criticisms. as well as of the
kind suggestions Of friends, in making
some corrections, which. it is believed,
will add materially to the value of the
worlr -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Fable of the Smart Man.

There was once a very smart man,
and he met man who was not smart,
and said to him:
..See here, I'm an awful smart man;
1 know everything and can do any
thing. yet my pocket, my purse and
my stomach are trinity of emptiness.
three in one, and I'm the. one; while
you, who are not smart, go clothed in
purple and fine linen and have your
ribs regularly adiposed. Now. tell me
why is this?"
Aud the man who was not smart an
swered and said that he dill not know.
but he supposed it must be because
the market was overstocked with smart
men.
Moral.-There is none
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Plenty Ay I'm,

An officer of the Union army relates
that upon one occasion, after a charge
upon the enemy's works, fierce en-
counter and a fall back for reinforce
ment, 4 bright young Irish soldier was
found to have rebel flag captured
from the foe. Approaching him he
said
s.lH send that to the rear as one of
our trophies; give me the flag"
Sure, pll not give it We" said Pat;
''if ye arc wanting one, there's plenty
av 'em behind that ridge over beyant,
where got this; sure ye can go and
get one TOR yourself.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Not Caught Yet.

1t happened Oh railroad train in
Nova Scotia which was going-well. it
wasn't exactly lightning express.
The engineer whistled ''down brakes"
"What's the trouble, conductor" ex-
citedly asked passenger.
Sow on the track" coolly respond
ed the conductor
The man was satisfied. Shortly after
ward .'down brakes was again whist
led.
s.What's the trouble nowp" cried the
same passenger
Cow on the track" was the reply.
'.Gre;tt heavens" cried the man,
"haven't we caught up with that COW
yetP'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01

The Paris mint is b,isily engaged in
striking off ten million pieces of coin
for the republic of Hayti. 1t has also a
job on hand for the Morocco govern
ment. after which it will haze to exc
cute a bronze and silver me,lal COM
melnorating the works of tue st. Goth
ard tunnal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01

A couple of lawyers engaged in a
case were recently discussin. tho issue.
LAT all events" said the younger and
more enthusiastic, 1--WE have justice on
our side" To which the ol,ier and
warier replied, "Quile true; but what
we want is the chief justice ON our
- l.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
DO roUn N sEsr.

when honest Davy Crockett said.
:. Be surs you're right then 20 ahead"
He crystalized maxim true
- lie builded better than he knew"
Be sure you're right: or come As near
The right as mortal man nay steer;
Who does his best exhausts his store
Angels themselves can do no more.r
Be high yor aim; then IL you miss.
Your consolation comes with this:
II 4 did miss, missed the sun,
And 80 has many prou. er one.
Be not discouraged; work away;
Worlds are not builded in q day;
Though clouds enwrap you far and wide.
There's sunshine ON the other side.
The needle whose magnetic soul
Forever searches for the pole
Even this will vary: Judge ye. then.
II constancy can dwell with men.
Perhaps the storm may by Its force
Compel little change from course:
Y Yet change with care. and when you can.
Resume your '' on. straight on" again.
[FRASKJ. OrI IKRsoN
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
CUSTOM SHOE SHOP.

IHAYE opene,l Il Custom Shop to manufacture
Il to order all grades of Boots and Shoes. RE-
pairing neatly and promptly done. Thankful
for past favOrs, solicit the public custom.
Satisfaction guaranteed
PHILIP KNAPP.
Shop on Chestnut Street, frat door north Of
EDpire Building. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Cabinet Repairing
UphOlSterin0.

THE subscribe is prepared to do all kinds of
i Cabinet Ware Repairing and UphOlsterins &
On short notice, and in IL workmanlike manner
Furniture of all kinds male TO order Prices
reasonable, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Orders left rt q r Reeds Drug Store, In OPP
era Block. will receive prompt attention.
will call for and return all work entrusted
to me. II. 8. DOTY,
Ravcnna. january 2b. 1881. 64s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01

II you have any trouble with your do
mestic try and Bridget over.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-01
Business Cards.

MISS l.. e.. JACKSON,
ErILLINERY GOODS of all kinds. Opera
! M block, Ravcnna, d.
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8Iatt Luce" Neudte), Nnfans 1880.
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Gmil Werjb.
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