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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
TIE Gluttonous Laps,

Laplanders are blessed with very
hearty appetites. The peasant of that
country is said to consume ten times
more flesh than the natives of Sweden.
A deer is just enough to last family of
four persons one week, and Won Buch,
the traveller, says: Il have seen REIN
deer flesh cooked in the huts for the
whole family in large iron kettles; when
cooked, the meat was Immediately torn
asunder by the master of the house
with his fingers. and the eagerness
with which each of the inmates re-
ceived share, and strove, as if for
wager, to tear it with his handS1And
teeth. is almost incredible, When the
flesh is devoured, the broth in which it
was boiled is mixed with the reindeer
milk and taken with the same sSidit9,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Flirting.

American men and American women.
says the London Queen. are perhaps
the boldest and most uncompromising
fiirts in the world. 1t must needs be
so in a society which banishes mothers
as superfiuous, old ladies as nuisances,
and any kind of chaperonage us an in
fringement of the glorious transatlan-
tic birthright and an insult TO human
nature. We do not say for a moment
that this unchecked, uncontrolled iD-
tercourse between the young men and
women in America leads to grave mis-
chances; but we do say that it leads to
IN organized system and recognized
tone of flirting which strikes us, used
to more reticence and less freedom, as
odd, to say the least of it, and essen
tally "Dad FORM" as the youth of the
day would call it. If an Englishman
were to permit himself to say to a
single favored one any thing like what
any American man would say to any
girl whatsoever with whom he may
converse. society would mark him as
dangerous, and careful mothers would
keep their daughters out of his way,
as watchdogs guarding the lambs from
prowling wolves. But the American
girl would and does think nothing of
it. She is used to close sailing, and
gives as she takes. She has made one
of party of youths and maidens who
meet up in the mountains for a sum-
mer. and who pair off day after day
and far into the night, among the lone
ly valleys and in the dusky glades of
the silent forest. thinking nothing of it,
and not supposing that anyone else will
think more than she does. She has
been used to being taken to dancing
parties by the young man of the hour,
who calls for her and is her ''friend'
for the occasion. The mother does not
90, and the girl is confided to the care
of her male chaperon without hesita-
ton or repugance.
Human nature demands gallantry in
such circumstances as an absolute ne
cessity-the inevitable outgrowth of
the occasion; and, unless she is weaker
and rasher than most. she has to take
care of herself while paying back her
entertainer in his own coin, shielding
herself while attacking him, and. above
all things, showing no fear. Hence
flirting becomes. as we have said, both
an organized system of intercourse and
q recognized fashion among the Amer
lean youth, and consequences are to be
found in a certain dash and bOldness
and hardness and discretion all COM
bined, whereby the parties engaged in
the pleasant game seem always on the
brink of danger, and yet secure.
Another consequence is that English
men ond maidens are at a disativan-
tage when they meet with compeers
from over the water; for the American
men would be sure to say more than
they meant 10 substantiate to the Eng
lish girls, and the American girls would
lead the Englishmen further than they
meant to follow, and the chances are
that there would be heartaches and dis
appointments for the more reserved OF
tile two.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Lady Artists on a Lark in Maine.

Life had quickly settled into regular
ity. Every morning sketcll-books and
easels, paint-boxes and palettes. came
out; the girls broke up into groups of
two or three, and started out in various
ways to work. Not pituresque spot
but had sketchers encamped about it;
a dilapidated Set of bars, the scorn of
cows but the delight of an artist; pile
of rocks in an orchard, the thorn in the
flesh to farmer, who stared open.
eyed to find it attractive to somebody;
path through the woods; or a luxur-
irnt group of tall ferns. The neigh
bOrhOod was an unwOrked mine of
wealth. One could not turn in any di-
rection without seeing a charming
spot that she longed to carry away with
her. and the only regret of the enthusi-
aslic students was that each one had
not two pairs of hands to work with.
Dinner brought them all home, and
then came criticism. comparison. and
much pleasant talk over canvas and
paper, ending-in the Lark's Nest-in
mailing the studies to the wall, and
making ready for the next days work.
Before long some of tho daily needs
and party was made up to visit the
like place. with drugs and dress goods.
hardware and groceries, all in one
room.
"Have you straw hatsP' asked the
first girl.
The clerk was sorry. but they were
out of hats.
What! no hatsP'' in a chorus from
the party who had been seized with an
ambition for broad-rim hats.
Il should like some shoe-buttons,
began the second.
These, alas! they never kept.
What! no shoe-buttons?' in one
breath again.
'tPlease show me some ribbons"
spoke up the third.
The clerk regretted to say that rib
bons were not in stock.
"Whati no ribbons" cried the chorus
in dismay.
Writing paper, if you please" cried
the fourth, sure that she at least could
supply her wants.
The clerk was embarrassed. He be-
gan to have horror of the chorus, and
hesitated whether he had better slip out
of a back door. and let his inquisitors
find out for themselves his stock, or
whether he had better laugh. He de-
cided on the latter just in time, for
Peggy began:
Il want some rye flour for sunburn.'
The man shook his head.
..What! no rye flour?''
Clip had been looking about. and
seeing potatoes. thought struck her.
Il ssy, girls" she began, in eager
whispers, snow we're out here in the
woods. and no callers, we might eat
onionsr'
Onions! onions!'' whispered one
and another. Delightful! SO we will!'
Il lOUe onions," cried Clip, and turn
ing to the amused shop-keeper, added,
please send us up 4 bushel."
The man laughed, but again he shook
his head.
What! no onions? Ohr' and, thor
oughly disgusted with the country
store. the party went out in search of
another. After that. whenever in their
rambles, which extended for manY
miles around, they came near store.
they invariably went in and asked fcc
these articles, expressing their sHr-
prise i'll chorus as at first, and always
ending with the demand for onions,
which, by the way, they were never
able to get in that land of farms and
gardens, though Mrs. Duncan offered
to send to Portland for them.-Ha,p-
el'S 1Naaaztne.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Ancestral Portraits.

am please you see the traces
In these sweet Sir Joshua" faces
or my feature and my eyes;
With their Young End smiling mother,
Beautiful beyond disguise.
For observe their dress how simnle,
Muslin with embrOid red wimple,
Yet think the effe is good;
Scnnt perchance. yet freely flowing;
Nothing To imped, the growing
Tito graceful wominhood.
Ard their houses were not numbered
With [ raritics unnumbered,
Whercwith now we deck our rooms;
Wainscot wa Is, and plainly tinted;
Nnthing vivid save where glinted
Sunshine on bowl OF blooms.
And their gardens differed greatly
From all t"Ose we have seen lately,
Where the flowers IN strange device
Grow rs III u broide cd cushion,
Holding all at a. can push in,
Without leave to spr'a I'D or ri
Their flowers grew in natural order,
In the wide old-fashionea border,
Bright with pink AMI pcOny;
With tail hOllyhocks i'm posies,
Stocks. ana lavender. and roses.
Purple larkspur and sweet pea.
And 1 liked their yew cut alleys,
Framing vistas Of the valleys.
A d the churr h-tower, aud the lea,
And the stately tire g whose shadow
Fell at eve o er park urd meadow,
Century after century.
Their amnscmcnts-weil. for certain,
If on them IT the curtiin.
You'll prOnou zee them tamn and few:
And a yellow p:i1. you're turning
You would scrutinize their learning;
All, it would seem small to you.
Who have sat for hours I'm classes,
Mixing notes OF all that passes.
But you see their sphere was home;
There they reigned supreme and thrifty,
And the m itron long past fifty,
Kept her dignity and bloom.
And they had their Christmas dances,
Summer junl1ctings and fancies,
And the daintics. chceriest teas:
Sometimes too little scandal;
But a strain from Boyce or Handel
Cleared the air like Summer breeze.
And although they might work blindly,
Yet their aims were good and kindly;
In their quiet neighborhOod
Not child but knew and loved them,
Oil and middle-aged approve them,
And took pattern as they couli.
So they lived, my ancestrcsseS,
Simple, unperplexcd by guesses
At Gods secrets veiled for aye:
B,oks were fewer, knowlcd re rarer:
But n. nc nohler, Sw eeter, fairer,
Grace the England of day.
CHAMBERS JOURNAL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Farmer Ben's Savings.

Little rooster crows loud.
Every cloud doesn't bring Storm
Light heal of wheat stands straight.
Gnarly apples don't pay for their fOd-
der.
Oats in the meader goes in with the
hay.
Cornstalks in the weeds IL BILE ter git
cut up.
A lying tongue puts patch on its
neighbors.
Rnbin in ther tree tops better'n
fifty cent barometer.
Weeds in the corners be as bad as
holes in the pockets.
You can't tell by the blossoms which
of the apples will be wormy.
You can't guess by the size of the
calf what buffers worth a pound.
Chicken hawk never says nothin',
when it's going for the chicken COOP
OIL CJfy Derrick.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
A Mapnifed Eve,

A sixteen-year old girl in LitchiieId,
Mass, was snow-blindcd last winter,
and now, after six months treatment
in a darkened room, she has become
possessed of wonderful sight AL
though cross-eyed she can see eight or
ten miles with her left eye while her
right eye is endowed with remarkable
magnifying power. A young man who
spends several hours a day in a billiard
saloon or pool room, while his mother
goes out scrubbing for Il living. looks
very big to the right eye of this Litch-
field girl. but he looks mighty small to
the eyes of other people. This is the
disadvantage of possessing a magnify
ing eye.-NOr7'istO,cn Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

A Yankee cOachman was driving
some Englishmen about recently, ana
at last brought them to the monument
on Bunker Hill. ''Ah, yes" said one
of the explorers, IL believe this is the
place where we En@lishmen gave you
Yankees sound thrashing. isn't lt?"
The driver scratched his head, and then
quietly replied: mister. can you tell
me who owns this parcel Of ground At
kha nreaant timefn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Presence of Mind,

Visitor Gn cathedral town. desirous
of information. and willing to pay for
it. TO respectable-looking party, whom
he takes to be verger)--I suppose.
now, these cloisiers (slins n norin into
his HANDY are not older than the six
teenth century? Respectable party
Well, sir. Pm sure l (pockets the cOin)
hsns Gng myss iHy i elasa nassy g@
Tableau.-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Whitewashing.

nROF. POULTNEY would inform the peo.
pie Of Ravenna that he is hand and
re .dy : all jobs of Whitew ashing that may
be intru. to him, in a neat and workmanlike
manner. All orders left at his residence on
Row, being The sixth house south of corner.
or at the Grocery Store Of J. H. Furry, will
roc0fva DFoua pk ntfaut10n.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

A farmer named Mendenhall. resid-
ing in Cecil county, Maryland, in con
versing with neighbor short time
ago. made blasphemouS expressions III
regard to dry weather and the prospec-
tive failure of crops, and since that day
he has not uttered u word.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

Professor Bell claims that he has sue
ceeded in inventing a machine that
will .'locate a bullet in the human
bo,ly." He needn't think that's any
thing new. Almost every man in Dem
yer totes such an instrument Boston
Post
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

A young farmer likes to bind sheaves
of grain with briers in better than 1ny
other, because when he reaches around
TO put the band under, the thOrns re-
mind him of the pins in his girrs dress,
III fStns nnrrSak -z--,.s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

A shark recently caught in New York
harbor had n flask and pack OF cards
in his pocket. A telegram was imme-
diately sent to Long Branch to inquire
who was missing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

The revival of hoop-skirts ought to
increase the number of marriages. Tho
hoop-skirt can be transformed into an
excellent hot-weather hammock for
the baby,-Phil0delph Chr0nicIe
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13

The man who whistles will in time
overcome the man who argues,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
Cabinet Repairing
UDhOlSterin%.

THE subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of
II Cabinet Ware Repairing and Upholstering
on short notice. and in a wor kmanlike manner.
Furniture of all kinds made to order Prices
reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed
Or'ters left 1T q Reeds Drug Store in OPP
era BLOCK. VIII receive prompt attention.
will call for and return all work entrusted
to me. fl. 8. DOTY.
Ravenna, January IS 1881. 6fS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-10-13
ROO FL N G

For Steep or Flat Roofs. Applied
by ordinary workmen at one.third
the cost of tin. Circulars and sam.
pies sent free. All kinds OF Roofing
and Building Paper. Cement, Co.,
for sale by Cleveland Paper Co., 12S
st. Clair St.. Cleveland. O. esl
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
THE OLD WORLB.
Great Britain.

Discussion i'm the Commons on the Land
 Bill by Gladstone and Others.
 LONDON, Aug. 15.-Iu the Hhouse of Com mons this afternoon various petitions were presented against the House yielding to the amendments of the House of Lords impair ing the protection afforded to tenants by the land bill Mr. Gladstone arose and moved the consideration of the amendments made by the House of Lords to the land bill. MT. l.. L. Dillwyn, Liberal, representing Swansea said that he and a number of others had Loyalty supported the passing of the land bill but if material concessions were made to an irresponsible body the government would lose the support of the liberals. Cheers After further remarks by Mir. Healey and others, MT. Gladstone proposed that the House consider the Amendments on their merit, and asked those who had trusted him so long to continue to trust him to the end. Mir. Gladstone then accepted the Lords amendments regarding the Ulster tenants right custom.
 Agreement on the Land Bill.
 LONDON, August 16.-The result of the ne- gotiations between the government and the opposition is that Lord Salisbury will accept the bill as amended. Tonight MT. Glad stone consented to the clause permitting land lords to apply to the court to fix a fair rent after failing to make an agreement with the tenant. MT. Parnell's provision that the tenants make improvements should be held as compensation for making them was reject ed. A committee was nominated to arrange an agreement with the House of Lords.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Reasons for the Murder of Spotted Tail. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Agent Cooks re- port from the Rosebnd agency, as to the murder of Spotted Tail said: Black Crow makes no secret of his long time intention to put him out of the way. The Indian depart ment agrees with the agent in the belief that their leader .gave disafected element and will quiet down. The department will probably adopt his suggestion not to appoint a success sor to Spotted Tail, desiring rather that his son young Spotted Tail, be recognized as chief only of his own immediate band, and that at anytime any representative of the tribe shall be desired st Washington, for con- ferring upon the interests of this people, shall be chosen with special reference to his intel igence and loyalty to the government.
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug. 15.-Private ad vices received here tonight report a threat ened stampede by Apaehes at Socorro, New Mexico. The Secretary of the Interior was consulted, and answer returned that the available force at that point should be sufh- cient to prevent stampede.
 The visiting Indians here are all Sioux, headed by Little Chief, and comprising Thunder Hawk. Bighead Bears, Rib, Fire heart, Red Bull and Walking Shooter, in charge of Interpreter A. H. Wagginer. An- other party numbering twenty, including
 
 Afraid -His-Horses and George Swords, is expected to arrive here tomorrow or We'd nesday. Little Chief wants to get the gov ernment to let his people go back from Indi- an Territory to their old home in Dakota. The Sioux came here to perfect 8 settlement with the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in regard to certain land in dispute. Confer enees will be held with the Indian Conmis- sioner when all the delegations have arrived. Descendants of Steubon Invited to York; town.
 WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The State depart ment gives out letter to Minister. White at Berlin of July 30, inviting the descendants of Baron Steuben to attend the Yorktown cen tennial with those of Lafayette. Steuben took an active part in the campaign and re- ceived the first official notification of the pro. posed equalization.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16

THE WEST.
Illinois.

A Jump in Prices-Excitement on
 Change at Chicago.
 . CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-There was wild ex- citement on 'change at the opening this morning, which has continued unabated un- til noon It was believed that the reports of rain in the Western States would have sent the market down; but they had no such ef- feet and prices started with an advance which has progressed almost without break, and every article has shared in the rise. September and October wheat opened at $1.2O4, October corn at 69fc., September oats at 351c., September pork at 175c., and September lard at $11.674 At this time prices are jumping rapidly up. and wheat is selling at $1 304 for cash and August delive- ", and $1.2os for October Corn. is the most active and excited, having sold up to 6O4c for August, 624c. for October and 621c. for November. Oats sold at 36c. for Septem- ber, pork at $i7.95 for September, and lard at $1I.724c. Except wheat, in all the articles named there is fractional reaction at the moment, but the tendency is very strong.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.
An Insurrection in . Reform Sol

An Insurrectfon i'm Q Reform School.
 BOSTON, Aug. 15.-A boy named Monahan fomented an insurrection at the Westboro Reform school During the excitement over the attempt lot of boys escaped Monahan left the cell and went into the meditation" room. He here built rude fortress com- posed of cordon of bricks breast high and awaited the approach of the authorities. They came but could not effect an entrance, owing to the shower of bricks and stones. Super intendent Dooley therefore sent for his re- yolyer and thus. armed he endeavored to treat with the enemy. He called upon Mon ahan to surrender and received a brick as 8 reply. A second demand met with 8 similar response, as did third. Mir. Dooley then raised his revolver and taking deliberate aim discharged it.. the shot hitting the floor in front of Mohahan's foot. All was silence within the cordon of bricks, and asscond and third shot failed to gain any response from the beaieged boy. The shots as before took effect in the floor. Dooley then cried out to Monahan sMonshan, come to my
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS

NEW YORK, August 15.-Arrived, the Ari- xona for Liverpool.
 Antwerp-Sailed. (13th) the Zealand for New York
 Havre-Sailed, (13th) the France for New York.
 Queenstown-sailed, the Wisconsin, Alge- ria and Batavia for New York.
 Plymouth-Arrived, the Lessing from New York for Hamburg. Liverpool-Arrived. the City of Berlin from New York, the Polynesian and Lake Winni- peg from Montreal.
 London-Arrived, the Queen from New York.
 Glasgow-Arrived, the State of Nebraska from New York.
 Lorne-Sailed, the State of Pennsylvania for New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
LOCAL NEWS.
A New Church Enterprise.

 Trinity Methodist Episcopal Charch- Important Facts Regarding the New
 Organization.
 The Methodlsts in the western portion of the city intend to erect early in the fall 8 large and commodious edifce that will reflect credit upon the honored name of Methodism beautiful lot situated on the corner of Dwight and George streets has been pur- chased of MT. Charles Dickerman for the sum of fifteen thousand dollars. Early last May the official boards of Wesley chapel and Chapel street M. E. churches, over which the Rev. D. A. Goodsell, D. D., is joint pastor, were called together with view of uniting both societies and building large church, which resulted in appointing committee of ten five from each church, with the pastor as chairman
 The following are the names of the con- mittee: Charles P. Armstrong, Philando Armstrong, George W. Smith, Charles K. Caldwell. Alfred P. Sloan, Burritt Hitchcock, Frank A Curtiss, John Kerley, A. B. Smith D. M Welch. This committee completed its labors and submitted it's report to the joint boards of both churches, which resulted in approving the action of the committee and ordering the purchase of the lot The name of the new enterprise was by a unanimous vote called Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
 The presiding elder, Rev. G. A. Hubbell, called together the Quarterly Conference at an early day, under the advice of the pastor, and that body ratified the action of the com mittee and the consolidation was consumated and the Rev. D. A. Goodsen appointed Pas tor of Trinity M. E. church
 The following persons were elected by the Quarterly Conference as officers:
 Truetees-Burritt Hitchcock, Philando Arm.trong. Sloan.
 stewards-George W. Smith, George ". chatfeld, William C. Goodwin, L. Armstrong, W. R. Graniss, ". Haekil. E. S. Willis, F. A. Curtiss M. NJ. Camp.
 For Recording steward-W Haskell.
 Treasurer-Burritt Hitchcock,
 Assistant Treasurer-Alfred P. Sloan.
 Class Leaders, harles K. Caldwell. Charles P Arm strong, A. B. Smith, R. W. whitcomb.
 MT. Dickerman made very liberal sub scription to the new enterprise, heading the list for twenty five hundred dollars. The pastor, in his report to the Quarterly Con ference, spoke in high praises of the unan- mity of feeling which has characterised the whole of the discussions about the new church and congratulated the brethren on this important step which promises 90 much for Methodism, assuring the brethren that God was leading his people to larger fields of usefulness in his vineyard
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-16
THE SOUTH.
Georgia.

Other Exhibits at the Cotton Expo
 s1tf0n.
 ATLANTA, Aug. 15.-Many exhibitors of the International Cotton Exposition have asked Director General Kimball to provide for the care of their goods, they being un- able for various reasons to take personal su- pervision of their exhibits. A new depart ment has been created for this purpose and placed in charge of 8 careful and experienced chief with corps of skilled assistants who will attend to such exhibits of this depart ment which will be very light, and will be apportioned among those who receive it's benefit. Exhibitors who wish to avail them- selves of this arrangement must make im- mediate application to the director gen. eral