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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29

An Alleged "Jury-FIxor " Arr Aligned.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-GeOrge A.
Wood, olias Schultz, etc, was placed at
the bar to-day to plead to two indictments
for perjury and forgery in connection with
the recent jury fixing in the trial Of cleo
ton cases.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Found Drowned.

NEWPORT, X. l., Dec. 29.-The body Of
William Geraghter, who has been
missing since November 10Th, and for
whom reward was offered, was
found floating at the foot Of the ferry
wharf this morning. No marks of viOlen &C
were found on the body.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
FlIrDDer'S Fail.

GALVESTON, Dec. 29.-The military au-
thoritics at San Antonio are non.commit-
tai regarding Flipper's sentence, but it is
rumored that he has been dismissed from
the service.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
MISEELLdNE.DUS.

(NRAND FOX CHASE GI MONDAY,
" Jan. .. 1881, starting from ScbOc nbcrScr's
Park, Lancaster. Pa. at I::D p. III. I'll sports
men are cordially invited to attend and bring,
their hounds with them.
ADAM SNYDER,
d275ti<wt Proprietor.
MONEY WANTED.
Nl We have number Of f1RST-CIASS
MORTGA AGES ON CITY PROPERTY i'm large
and small amounts to- negotiate for next
April.
ALLAN a. HERR Il Co,
Real Estate anu Insurance. Agents.
dec end No. :; North Duke Street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES..
.lsslclilll,aiba.''

New, quick, complete cure days, urinary
affections, sn'art!ng, frequent or difficult uri-
nation, kidney diseases. ~. Druggists. Depot,
John +. Long 4 Sons.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Pulled the Gun out Muzzle Front.

Pulled the Gun out MuZzlo Front.
PETERSBURG, Va. Dec GA youth
named Albert Bishop, living in Prince
George county, was fatally wounded yes
terday while preparing for hunt by the
discharge of his gun while he was taking
it from wagon. The load entered his side
inflicting mortal wound.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Suicide and HySnepSia,

A most remarkable cure tor .lysps,.sia
:. Wells Health Renewer." The greatest tonic
best bilious and Liver Remedy known 81.
Druggists. Depot, John +. Long &-Sons
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
EOk NILE.

DUBLIC SALE, At g O'CLSJCK. =. NJ,
i on MONDAY, JAN. =, 1851, at the EX-
change hptel, }. +. Knight. proprietor, five
shares OF Columbia national bank stock, by
the executors OF Isaac IIOuscr, decd.
JOHN uOUSER,
JACOB Il. lIOUSER,
b. F. Rowe, Auct. d273tdT,T&
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29

al Arsenal Discontinued.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. Orders ale
about to issue from the war department TO
discontinue the arsenal at Vancouver,
Washington territory, and turn the bnil'l-
ings over for the use Of tho troops.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Ot0CK MarKW.

Now York, Philadelphia AMI Local stocks
also United States Bonds reported daily by
JACCB Il. LONG. N. +. Cor Centre Square.
NBw YORK STOCKS.
Stocks firm
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Arrest of a Tax Once Clerk.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Samuel Z.
Eastburn, for whom warrant was issued
yesterday, in connection with tax Office
frauds, was arrested this morning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29

NOtl,in: Short Of UnnisialsaDIe Benefits
Conferred upon tens OF thousands of sufferers
cOuId originate and maintain th" reputation
which AYERS SAESAPARIl.L, joys. IL il Il
compound of the hest vegetable alternatives,
with the Iolies of Potassium and Iron, and
is the most etIectual OF all remedies for scrofu-
lous ncrcurial, or blood disorders. Uniformly
successful and certain In IT'S remedial ctiec.s,
it produces rapid and complete cures of Scroi-
ult, Sores, Eoils, IlumOrs, l'implcs, Erup-
tiOns. Skin Diseases and all disorders ris;;t Z,
from impurity OF the blood. sy IFS invgoIat-
ing effects il always relieves and often cures
Liver Complaints. Female Weaknesses ANA ir-
rrgularitics, and is II potent rrnawcr OF vi
tality. For purifying the blood il has no equal
II tones up the system, restores and preserves
the health and imparts vigor and energy. For
forty years IL has been in extensive use and l.
to-day the most available medicine for !hc spt-
frring sick, anywhere For sale by all dealers.
d23-lwdcodSw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
,wraTIlER INDICnrls,Ns.

"EATHEK INDICATJONS.
WASHINGTON, ID. e., Dec. 20.-FOr the
Middle Atlantic states, rainy followed by
clearing weather, variable winds, shifting
to colder westerly, falling followed by
rising barometer.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29
Dec. 2l.-l p. N.

Grain and Provision quotations..
One O'Clock quotations oil grain and provis.
Ions, furnished by s. X. Yundt, Broker, Isl
Eas: King street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29

1t is Il foolish mistake TO confoun,la remedy
OF merit with qunck medicines. We bave:usci
parkcr's Ginger Tonic with the h:,ppiest re-
>uils for Dyslcpsi, ANA Debility, and know it
to le Il sterling health rest ve.-TFmrs.
Ml-im,!cOd&wcOw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-29

UTANTED.-IWO GIRLS, ONE TO AS
w sist in cooking and the other to do gen.
eral hOusewOrk. References required. Apply
at No. a. West James street. 2td*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
Tobitha and Parthenia.

Several years ago, says the Cleveland
Leader, Tobitah Scroggs and Parthenia
Maplewood, two Cleveland girls, worked
in a kitchen. Tobitha married we'll
to-do mechanic; Parthenia married a
millionaire. Several days ago these two
women met for the first time since they
worked together.
II am very glad to see you," said To
bitha; ''time makes no difference in my
friendship"
81 remember how we used to throw
pieces of biscuit ut each other and gig
gle," continued Tobitha.
II thank you very much," said Par
thenia.
''And, Parthenia, want you to come
and see me. 1 don't live in grand
house, with marvellous trees, and envi-
able walks, but Pve got such pleasant
place" s-;-
II thank you very much." said Par
thenia, with thick shadow of dissatis-
faction on her face; Il thank you very
much ;but think of your apartments!''
"Oh, WE'LL" replied Tobitha pretend
ing not to observe the allusion to the
difference of situation, Il had not
thought of that, but the difficulty shall
be obviated. If you feel delicacy in
regard to my parlor, don't let that put
you out, for to keep youin your natural
element, rll send the servant girl away
and receive you in the kitchen. You
needn't turn up your nose, Parthenia,
for you know when we used to slash
billing suds, and hack hash"
But Parthenia had tainted. A blue
mark around her mouth told of the
violent struggle. .....-.f....
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
Bull Dog VS.. Man.

Liverpool Post.
A town in the Rosendale valley was
the scene of a terrible fight between a
man and a large, ferocious bull dog.
The town in question is about twelve
miles from Manchester. The man is a
tall, burly, and ferocious looking in
dividual, who not infrequently gives the
performance of worrying I've rats, and
occasionally tries his powerful teeth on
pots and glasses. The bull dog is noted
for its power. His master having fre-
dog the man was challenged to fight him
recently. The agreement was that the
dog should have the same chances as if
pitted against another of the canine
species, while the man was to have his
hands securely fastened in front of him.
Everything being ready a bad look
ing fellow, dressed in quarryman' s
garb, gave the word ..go," upon which
the masculine combatant descended to
the level of the brute, and on hands
and knees awaited the attack of
the dog. The latter on being ln-
muzzled was bounded on by the wild,
frantic yells of the spectators, and at
once rushed to the throat of the man,
and the fearful combat commenced. Al
The yelling of the crowd ceased, and
the spectators of the disgusting scene
looked on with bated breath. = The
brute made several futile attempts to
seize the mans throat, but the latter
dodging it for a time, the crowd became
impatient and again and again hurried
on the dog. The latter became infuri-
ated, and another struggle took place.
1t was brief but terrible, the man trying
as for life to obtain grip of the dog,
while the brute in turn twisted itself
in every conceivable form to seize the
man. The man, however, at length
espied his opportunity, and, seizing the
brute with his powerful teeth by the
throat, pinned it to the ground almost
Worrying it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
They Know, You Know.

Detroit Free Press.
Yesterday Woodward avenue grocer
selected roll of the choicest butter in
market, and placed it at his door with
the sign: ''Please taste" Along came
O citizen in about two minutes, and
after carefully examining the roll he
put bit of it in his mouth, spat it out
in great disgust, and said:
81 can give you my opinion of that
miserable stuff in York second! You
may fool some folks on oleomargarine,
but can tell it block away"
''Then you don't like it?"
'.Like it! Why, pound of that would
kill manr'
The second man lifted up the roll,
smelled all around it. and finally put a
crumb into his mouth.
pretty fair article, isn't it?" queried
the grocer.
''Well, yes, though there's trifle too
much lard it. Not going to keep the
stuff for sale, are you?'
'Oh, no.
81 wouldn't either. Faugh. How
that lard taste sticks to my tonguer'
In the course of an hour seven worthy
citizens of acknowledged taste sampled
the butter and turned from it with
disgust. AT one time two men almost
came to blows because one called it
butterine, and the other knew it was
oleomargarine. When the fun began
to grow monotonous the sign was
changed to: 'New arrival of gilt
edged" and the first man who tasted
ordered ten pounds to be sent home
right off.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
Why the Prairies Are Treeless.


A curious and interesting explana-
ton of the absence of trees on the great
western prairies was given at the meet
ing of the Academy of Natural Sciences
by Mr.. Thomas Meeham. Numberless
theories have been advanced by stu
dents in natural history why the great
feeding grounds of the buffalo should
be without arborescent vegetation, the
principal one which is supported by
distinguished authors being that of eli
mate influences. Mr. Meeham's theory
is that the absence of trees is due to ar
tifcial causes altogether. Taught by
their necessities the early Indians made
it practice annually to fire the high
grass of the prairies, (which had the eff
feet of making the growth more luxu-
RANT and consequently more inviting to
the vast herds of buffalo, on which the
aborigines depended greatly for susie
nance. 1t has been conclusively set
tied that no vegetation, save the hardy
prairie grass, will appear on ground
over which fire has swept until another
season, so that the yearly prairie fires
extended the area of the plateau until
they had become almost measureless.
Mr. Meeham cited several instances of
where trees had grown when the firing
had been discontinued. The hypothesis
was both pleasing and plausible, and
has excited some discussion among the
saVantS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
Trees and Health.

Everybody knows that trees take the
carbonic acid thrown out in the breath
of men and animals, separate it into
component parts, carbon and oxygen
give back the latter to be used over
again, and work up the former into
wood and fruits.
1t is also coming to be generally un-
derstood that forest trees do important
service in promoting rainfalls, and in
helping to retain the surface water for
springs, streams and general use.
1t is also known that certain species
planted in malarial localities, help to
render the latter healthy by somehow
using up the deadly miasma.
1t would now appear that trees grow
ing near drains carry off the sewerage
water.
a gentleman, whose cess-drain was
constructed just like his neighbor's and
in the same kind of soil, had found it
unnecessary to clean it out, while the
others had to be cleaned out frequently.
An examination showed that three
large trees. whose roots had penetrated
into the vicinity of his second, or waste
cess-pool, We're clearly channels through
which the waste all escaped.
Whether it was changed into plant
food, as is likely, or was exhaled
through the leaves, in either case it was
disposed of with equal safety.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
PORTAGE COUNTY HEDGE co.
BOYDSTON s. CHRISTY,
Puev Constructed Hedges are the Best Cheapest and Most Enduring Enclosures
MANAGERS


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makev
to @h a a
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To the ersoft lie 'sag
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
For Sale at G.. +. REEDS Drug
Store, No. 2 Opera Block.
CIydesdale Stallion,
HIGHLAND ROVER

VIZ AS sired by Drayman. who was imported
w in 1869; dam by Lord Clyde, also iM pc IT.
ed grand dam by old Cumberland Rover was
foaled october 22nd. 1876. He stands 16 hands
high, weighs 400 pounds, is a bright mahogany
bay color, with black points name and tail
very heavy; kind in dtsp. sition, but spirited,
with great vim and courage. and has a won
derful amount of power and endurance: in
form, compact us pony
The Clyde horse is heavier bone than any
other breed. according to his weight; limbs
are of great width, fiat, cordy, and hard. with
long hair on the back part. which is character
istic. and mark of pure breeding f.
Considering the Importance of rearing a
better class of horses for labor OF sale. we vis-
tied Powell Bros of Pa, who have been large
I'M porters for II years. and have imported rs
fine lyde horses ever landed on this conti-
nent giving opportunity of selecting just
the horse needed in this part of the country.
Tor the Clyde possesses by far more desirable
uuali,ies than any other draft horse in exist
ence This is fortified by the demand, which
is already immense. aud constantly increasing
all over the civilized world. at price ranging
from IS to 50 per cent. higher than any other
draft horSe4 : -
Rover may he found at all times (Sundavs
excepted) at my place in the north east part of
Chariestown. Portage County. ohio. Gentlel
men invite you to call aud see him. and
to your interest a II. WITH ERELL
Charlestown. March 2S. 1881. 657 '
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
An Improved Hellophone.

Jim Tuffboy is modern sort of q
youngster He has formed 'Hello-
phone company" in which the boys on
his street are taking stock. Shares are
booming along at a five pins premium,
preferred stock seven pins and one
needle with a good eye. After he has
'sbulled'' the stock while longer he in
tends instituting bear movement.
to scare the boys in unloading" after
which he will consolidate with the
..Wake Me Up at Five O'Clock by Pull.
ing My Toe With a String company.
and increase the rates of skates, two
..club'' and three half CLUB" and the
crossest dog in the neighborhood.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
The "Year Without a Summer"

Hartford Times.
We continue to receive occasional in
quiries concerning the ''year in which
there was no summer" Some persons
appear to have wrong idea of the
time. 1t was the year 1916. 1t has
been called the 'year without sum-
mer, for there was sharp frost in
every month. There are old farmers
still living in Connecticut who remem-
ber it well. 1t was known rs the ''year
without summer" The farmers used
to refer to it rs eighteen hundred and
starve TO DEATH" january was mild,
as was also February, with the excep-
ton of few days. The greater part
of March. was cold and boisterous.
April opened warm, but grew colder as
it advanced, ending with snow and ice
and winter cold. In May ice formed an
inch thick, buds and flowers were froz-
en- and corn killed. Frost, ice and
snow were common in June. Almost
everything green was killed, and the
fruit was nearly all destroyed. Snow
fell to the depth of three inches in New
York and Massachusetts, and ten inch
es in Maine. July was accompanied
with frost and ice. On the 5th ice was
formed of the thickness of window
glass in New York, New England and
Pennsylvania, and corn was nearly all
destroyed in certain sections. In Au-
gust ice formed half an inch thick. A
cold northern wind prevailed nearly all
summer. -..-.
Corn was so frozen that great deal
was cut down and dried for fodder.
Very little ripened in New England,
even here in Connecticut, and scarcely
any even in the Middle States. Farm
bushel for corn of 1915, for seed for the
next springs Eplanting. The first two
weeks of September were mild, the rest
of the month was cold, with frost, and
ice formed a quarter of an inch thick.
October was more than usually cold,
with frost and ice. November was cold
and clustering, with snow enough for
good sleighing. December was quite
mild and comfortable.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
From "OliYett e."


The following is the solo and chorus that
forms one of the chief attractions in the pres
ent popular comic opera "Olivettc:''
In the North Sea lived a whale,
Big in bone and large in tail
Ohi-tImitation of a wagging tail.
This whale used unduly to swagger and
bully,
Add oh! and oh! the ladies loved him so.
ii.
All went well until, one day,
Came a strange fish into the bay,
Ahi
This fish was indeed, oh!
navy torpedo.
But oh but oh!
The big whale did not know.
Just you make tracks,, cried the whale.
Then he lashed out with his tail.
The fish being loaded,
Then and there exploded;
And oh! and oh!
That whale was seen no mo-.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26

0o1otO 41C0f IdKlnQ,
of Memory. Universal Lassi- --l %
tude. Pain in the Back, DimneSs of Vision. Pre-
mature Old A &c. and many other Diseases that
lead to Insanity or Consumption. and prema-
ture grave
Resse Full particulars in our pamnhlet which
we desire 10 send free by mail to every one.
lsSs~ The specific Medicine is sold by all
druggists 1t 81 per pack age. or six packages
for So or will be sent free by mail ON receipt of
the money. by addressing - ftfstt-a -.
= THE GRAY MEDICINE Co.. :.
'SN No fU6 Main Street. BUFFALO, N Y.
Sold in Rayenna by L. p Seymour. } eSs 40
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Shakespeare Modernised.

PUCK.
..Ball this evening dearP" inquired
Desdemona of Othe1lo, when she saw
him loading up his old navy-revolver.
..No. not this evening love.-s'm other
evening"" he replied, as he reached for
the pillow and wedged it softly down
her esophagus.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26

pulmonary diseases, affor1ing prompt relief
and rapid cures, and is adapted to patients OF
any age or either sex. Being very palatable,
the youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects of AYERS CHERRY PFC
ToRAL are magical, and nultitudes are an
nually preserved from serious illness by its
timely and faithful use. 1t should be kept
at hand in every household for the pro-
lection it affords in sudden attacks. In
Whooping- cough and Consumption
there is no other remedy so efhcaclous,
soothing, and helpful.
Low prices are inducements to try some OF
the many mixtures, orsyrupS, made OF cheap
ami ineffective ingredients, now offered,
which, as they contain no curative qualities,
sure to deceive and disappoint the patient.
Diseases of the throat and lungs demand
active and effective treatment; and it is dan
gerous experimenting with unknown and
cheap medicines, from the great liability that
these diseases may, while so trlf1ed with,
become deeply seated or incurable. Use
AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL, and you may
confidently expect the best results. 1t is a
standard medical preparation, of known and
acknowledged curative power, and is as
cheap as its careful preparation and hne
ingredients will allow. Eminent physicians,
knowing its composition, prescribe it in their
practice. The test of half century has
proven its absolute certainty to cure all pull
mCDary complaints not already beyond the
reach of human aid.
+ Prepared by Dr.. j. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
Lowell, Mass.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26

Mrs. Della Prescott, of Massachu-
setts, aud Mrs. Mary Clark, of Maine,
who are twin sisters, recently celebrat-
cd their S5th birthday together at the
old homestead in New Hampshire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26

The plug hat Is a sort of social guar
antee for the preservation of peace and
order. He who puts one on has given
hostage To the community for his
good behavior. The wearer of plug
hat must move with n certain sedate-
ness and propriety. He can not run, or
jump, or romp. or get into fight, ex-
cept at the peril of his headgear. All
the hidden influences of tho beaver
tend toward respectful bility.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
George +. Dunmire)
V LEGAL NOTICE.

LEGAL NOTICE
Sarah n. Dunnirs.>
StARAil T. DJNMiRE who resides at Five
- Points l.. q Hickory Township Mercer
County, Penu>y iyania, viii take notice hat her
husband. George T. Dunmirc. the Both .i;,y
OF pri!. 1851, filed his petition in the Court of
Common Pleas within and for the County of
Portage and State OF Ohio, charging her the
said Sarah l. with willful absence from him
for three years last past. and praying that he
may be divorced from her. Said Sarah T. is
required to answer said petition on or before
the Jth day OF June. 1881. said petition will he
tor hearing at the term of said Court next after
siN weeks publication hereof. as provided by
law. GEORGE L. DUNMIRE
BY 1. L. SIDDALI, his ATTY
Rayenna, May 4th, 1881 662-6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
NorTCE.

TIME undersigned has been duly appointed
1 and Gualified as administrator Of the estate
of Eir.r Case. deceased. late of Rooistown
township Portage countv. Ohio.
NAV 1881. 663-3. ALBERT BABCOCK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26
Notice 70 Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the Commissioners of Portage County, o..
up to twelve O'Clock noon of June End 1881, for
the erection and completion of addition to. and
rearrangemcnt and repair of the present Court
House Building at iiavenna. O according to
Plans and Specifications to he on file in the of.
flee of the Auditor of Ports sc County. and also
with Samuel w. Lane. ESD, "A Architect. No. IL
Perkins Block, Public Square, Cleveland, o.,
on and after May 23rd, 1891. separate proposals
will be considered for each department of the
work. and also for the whole. The Commits ion-
crs will be in session Thursday, june end. 1881 I,
to open proposals and award contract. Parties
receiving award oi contract will be required to
enter into Bond. with good and sufficient sure
ty, to acceptance Of Board for faithful perfO run
ance of the same. The Commissioners reserve
the light to reject any or all bids.
by order of Board.
LIE GRAND 4. OLIN,
Co. Auditir.
Ravenna, o.. April Goth. 1881! 6ta- -4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-26

Yellow fever is common in Rio JAN
eiro, and its rayages there are on the
increase. :.