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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05
An Interesting Invalid

AOn0On dlODe.
The NacAs1chten OF Basic adds . new
anecdote to the rich collection Of Ger
man stork-tales. During ono Of the
lightning struck barn in the village of
Lowenberg, and . stOrk's nest, in
which there were some young stOrk-
lings, was threatened by the flames.
The two parent birds contemplated tho
horrible situation from distance, with
evident distress. At last the mother
bird darted down upon the nest, and,
seizing one of her young family with
her beak, bore it off to a safe spot upon
a meadow. The father followed her,
and settled down to keep watch over his
offspring. When the mother returned
to the scene of danger the fire had
reached the nest, in which one bird still
remained; but while she was flying
around it, preparing for descent, the
young fell through the charred nest
into the burning barn. 1t was no mo-
ment for thought Down darted tho
mother into the smoke and fire. and,
coming up with her Sprossliag in her
beak, few off, apparently unhurt.
On the next day q wounded stOrk fell
to the market place in the neighboring
town of Trebbin. She was unable to
stand. and the policeman of the little
town carried her into the guard-house,
where it was discovered that both her
legs were sorely burned, and she was
recognized as the heroic mother who
had done the brave feat of rescue At the
fire in Lowenberg. A physician was
sent for, and the burgomaster found
her temporary hospital in the Rathaus.
Meanwhile, tho spouse of the sick She
stork had discovered her whereabouts.
He attended diligently TO the young
ones, and paid daily visits to the moth
er, as if to inform himself how the pa
tient was getting on, and to assure her
that their children were doing we'll.
The school children of Trebbin readily
charged themselves with the task Of
finding food for tho patient. bringing
her every day far more than the neces-
sary number of living frogs. The bur-
gomaster paid an official visit every
day to tho sick guest of tho municipali-
ty, to see that the doctors orders were
duly carried out. and in less than .
fortnight the bird was sufficiently hale
to fly away to her husband and children.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

A lady of Pillsboro, N. c., has cof-
fee urn of pure, solid silver which
weighs 1871 ounces, and is nearly 200
wears old. 1t is an old family relic,
having belonged to the ancestors OF its
present owner all that time. 1t has
been hidden in three wars, having been
buried during the revolutionary war.
and again in the war of 1872. when the
British threatened to attack Whining
ton, and during the late war it was
thrown into q deep well to escape Sher-
mans bummers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

The Washington Critic points out
that the public school instructs the
child to get up in the morning. to comb
its hair carefully, get promptly to school
at certain minute. and then sit still,
behave itself generally, and hold its
tongue. It might have added that the
last lesson is one which fifty per cent.
of the fathers and mothers do not know
how 70 teach, and never do teach.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

Innocent young wife to husband who
gets up for the fifth or sixth time to
take drink of ice-water after late
return home: "Why, Charley, what
have you been doing this EVENING""
Truthful husband: 1--WE been playing
billiards" The next day she over
heard the husband of the woman next
door complaining that the mackerel
made him thirsty. ''Ah, poor man. !"
she sighed. II wonder how he would
feel u Aa bad hsea playing billiards. =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05
Irish ''Smartness."

London Society.
The respect which the Irish have for
their priests does not prevent them
from enjoying a joke at their expense
remember hearing of an instance of .
poor girl going to priest to ask him to
holy man demanded two sovereigns for
the accommodation. The girl pleaded
hard that she had not so much money;
he must have.
She was leaving the house in the
greatest despondency, when her eye
lighted on the priests cloak hanging
on peg in the hall. A bright thought
occurred to her quick Irish mind: she
took it down and vanished. Half an
hour later she returned with the money,
accompanied by her beloved Pat. Tho
priest was now all smiles. performed
the service with great goodwill, and be-
slowed on the happy couple hearty
blessing; and. as they left the church,
Kathleen dropped a curtsy, thanked
him for his Kindness, and presented
him with the pawnticket that he might
recover his cloak.
The convenient manner in which
priests modify the penalties for Offenses
is exempliiied in the following story: A
poor man came to confession, and what
he had to tell was that he had stolen a
pig.
"Was it good pige" inquired the
parish priest.
'.Egad, your reverence, it was an ILL
giant cratur."
.'Did it belong to a rich man or poor
one?"
90. very rich man. your reverence"
well, well. that makes a difference.
II is not of much consequence; he could
afford to lose it. You need only say
few 'Ave Marias' and .Pater nosters'
for II week"
Thanks. your reverence; FL do
that"
by the way, Pat" said the priest.
as he was going out, ''whom did the pig
belong top
Belong to. did you sayP Shure.
didn't it belong to your riverence?"
once asked a somewhat intelligent
and very loquacious Irishman whether
his countrymen were not thriftless.
''Vcry. sir" he replied; "its because
they're nawble-minded people. sir.
They're above thinking of thrifles.
Shure, isn't it n grand thing for man
whin he's 'atin' his breakfast not to
know where he IL go for his dinnerp'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

Speaking in the West Virginia house
of delegates, recently, on the dog BILL
Mr.. Lowry presented table sent him
by Gen. Walker, superintendent of the
census, showing the number Of sheep
killed by dogs in West Virginia in 1879.
and the total number il II. 0.029. The
bill waa passed. Xsas O. laIA 4 AA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

Richard j. Bowie, Judge Of the court
of appeals of Maryland. died at his
home in Rockville, in the 79d year OF
his age. He had been ON the bench OF
the court of appeals since 1861. and
previous thereto member of congress
and at one time the whig candidate for
governor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

An owl with steel trap and chain at
tached to its foot was shot in Morgan
county, Kentucky.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05

New Hampshire, while admitting that
it has never had but one cabinet officer.
claims a great many as being natives
of New Hampshire. Daniel Webster.
Lewis Cass, Gen. Dix, Salmon P. Chase.
Zachariah Chandler, Marshall Jewell,
Nathan Clifford, and others.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-05
The Fame of the City.

A great rich city Of f-power and pride,
With streets full OF traders, and ships on the
tide;
With rich men and workmen, and Judges and
preachers,
The shops full Of skill, and the schools full of
teachers.
The people were proud Of their opulent town;
The rich men spent millions to bring its re-
nown;
The strong men built and the tradesmen
planned,
The shipmen sailed to every land;
The lawyers argued, the teachers taught,
And poor shy poet his verses brought
And cast them into the splendid store.
The tradesmen stared at his useless craft,
The'rich men sneered, and the strong men
laughed;
The preachers said 1t was worthless quite
The school-men claimed it was theirs to write,
But the songs were spared, though they added
naught
To the profit and praise the people sought,
That was waited at last from distant climes.
And the town men said, ITO remotest times
We shall SEND our name and our greatness
down.
The boast came true; but the famous town
Had q lesson to learn when all was told.
The nations that honored cared naught for its
gold.
It's skill they exceeded a hundred fold;
1t had only been one Of q thousand more
Had the songs of the poet been lost to its store.
Then the rich men and tradesmen and school
men said
They hnd never derided, but praised instead;
And they boast of the poet the town has bred.
-Hdrper's Magazine.
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IA N, II AIsIb,
AYOTARY PUBLIC, Mantua. o. Con-
~ yeyancing Collections and Pension Busi
Ness prom pity attended TO on the most reason
Ablc terms, olz-u-
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w. BEMAN,

!, Attorney ct. Law Room Z, Rouse Block.
fnorth west corner of Superior Street and
Public Square o5er Carson's Clothing Store)
CLEVELAND, OHIO.
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r. n HORTON,
R.E. HUTCHINs- WB- THoAAs-
HUTCHINS & THOMAS,

,,o-,exs at Law, Rayenna, Ohio. ONCE in
Empirs Euikiing Mr.. Hutchins will attend
at ali germs OF the Common Pleas and DIstrIcf
t;ourts IN Portage County. silly
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Business Cards.

MISS L. G.. JACKSON,
AEILLINERY GOODS OF all kinds, Opera
lHx Block. Rlvenna, U.
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Z. C.. SWAIN,
Surgical and Msenan,esl MaIa ss PD PsTenns. "a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

more half-grown boys who seem to
have an idea that 1t Is manly to
make themselves particularly disa-
grceable to every person with whom
thew Come in contact. If lady hap.
pens to pass near them on the street
they make It point to use profane
language I'm her hearing. If they
meet a gentleman they always devise
some means to make themselves dis.
agreeable. They have particular
spiteat all boys and young men who
try to behave themselves. They
congregate on the street corners at
night, at the postoffice. about church
doors and other public places, often.
times half drunk, cursing, swearing
and using shockingly vulgar lam
guage, to the great annoyance of all
passers. Now thers are three per
sons or classes to whom we address
this paragraph. First to the boys
themselves. Don't behave in tins
way any more. Leave bad company
and try to conduct yourselves in a
gentlemanly way, and then you will
command the respect Of instead CT
being despised by the community.
Continue in your present course and
in all probability you will end upon
the gallOws or in the penitentiary.
Secondly, the parents of these boys.
You are not training your boys as
you should. You are not exercising
that care and oversight over them
which is required of you. Give this
matter your attention. Ifyou have
any regard fer your children, see
that your boy does not engage in
these offensive pastimes any longer.
there is a fearful responsibility rest
ing upon you. Don't congratulate
yourself upon the fact that we don't
mean you. We do mean you.
Thirdly, if the boys won't mend this
matter themselves, and their parents
refuse to heed our warning, then we
call upon TIE public officers of the
town to abate this nuisance, for the
patience Of a long suffering commu.
nifty has already been exhausted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

PERsoNAL.-The Cincinnati En-,
quirer, of January 26. contains the
following complimentary reference
to the management of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad hotels: "Railroad
men will he pleased to learn that
Captain Peck Dukehart, for twenty
years past connected with the Balti-
more and Ohio, as conductor and
passenger agent, has been appointed
manager of the hotels on the line of
that road. Mr.. Dukehart's expert.
cnce as conductor has taught him
that well-fed passenger is travel
ing advertisement, and his appoint
ment 10 the position guarantees the
increasing popularity of the road.
He has selected Mr.. James A Coates
to take charge of the Queen City
Hotel at Cumberland, and the selec-
ton is very happy one. Mr.. Coates
is well and favoabIy known in rail-
road circles, is popular and has host
of friends. His rOtund and 'belli-
cOse' appearance" (may his shadow
never grow less), is in itself a guar
antee to the wayfaring traveller that
the inner man will receive the best
of attention, and he might we'll hang
out the sign that graced the tavern
out in Pnscy county, Indiana, Here's
the place to take the wrinkles out of
your abdomen
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

by these, without reference to- the no
items of those who are ambitions to
occupy official positions.
Principles that will stand the test
and capable men 10 interpret and ap-
ply them, are absolutely necessary.
Wherever these are net so, from
whatever causes, whether just or un
just. party success will be endangered
if not made impossible. Leaders
must be chosen, not forced upon
party ; they must be sought out. tried
and tested, and, when found deserv-
ipg of the trust, cOnfided in.
The bane of party prosperity Is the
existence of cliques that have their
own selfish advancement, and not the
interest of the party or the country.
at heart. They consume strength
and energy in family strifes they use
the ammunition that should be EN-
pleyed upon the opposition in attacks
upon their companions they contin
ualiy irritate old wounds instead of
honestly striving to heal them they
would rather fail than sea rival
rithia the lines succeed in fine they
never think of the party but as Il
means to forward their own interests
or those of their friends and satel-
lites. With cliques the masses really
have no vital connection, and, when
their true nature is understood, they
are very prompt to put the mark of
their condemnation upon them.
We wait the genuine party spirit
to extinguish that which exists only
for the clique; we need the sponta-
neOus choice of the people as to their
leaders, representatives and office
holders, and the proper assertion of
Republican principles. With these
the party will in ever particular de.
serve success, and sooner or later will
secure it in Maryland.-Fredertck
Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26
SATURDAY FEB 26. 1881.

With this issue The REPUBLICAN
enters upon its Fifth Volume. Four
years ago, when THE REPUBLICAN
was started, it was considered by
nnany Gifts friends as an experiment,
and some of them doubted whether
it would live a year. At that time
there were two newspapers in the
county, one of which boosted a large
circulation and an influence which
would prove fatal to any journalistic
enterprise with which it should come
in contact. The Herdld, with its
large circulation and tremendous in
fluence, isa thing of the past. Through
four years the THE REPUBLICAN
has quietly but persistently fought its
way, and to-day it has a circulation
and an influence which far exceed
what its founder anticipated. THE
REPUBLICAN has done good work
for its party, and we trust has been
useful to the public generally. FL
nancially it has been complete suc-
cess. and is nov upon firm basis
and in prosperous condition, and its
owners are conrespondingly happy.
We want to make our paper useful
to every one who reads it. We want
every subscriber and advertiser to
feel that he gets the worth of his
money. We earnestly desire to merit
the support and confidence of the
people. We feel sure we will re
celve both if we show ourselves en-
titled to them. 1t is to your interest
as well as ours that we should have
a good paper. You can aid us by
sending US items of news, by discuss.
ing matters of public interest through
our columns, and by helping US to
extend cur circulation, until our pa
per reaches every family in the coun.
ty. We extend our sincere thanks
to our friends for the liberal support
they have given us III the past, and
wishing them happiness and pros
perity, We make our bow and move
onward.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

Speculation is rife as to whom Gen.
Garfield will award the portfolios of
his Cabinet, and it is our opinion
that all predictions are mere conjec-
lures. The slate makers, we think,
know but little of the Presidents in
tention. For ourselves we are will
ling to trust to his wisdom in the
selection of his Cabinet officers, feel.
ing sure they will be men of eminent
ability and strict Integrity. In the
matter OF Maryland appointments
we are deeply Interested. Especially
in the appointment of the Collector
of the Port of Baltimore. The well
fare of the Republican party in Ma
ryland demands change. The ap.
pointment should be given to some
prominent man of the party who has
never permitted himself to be used
by any faction or clique. During a
short visit East few days since we
were pleased to see that a strong
feeling in favor of Hon. Lloyd
Lowndes, of Allegany, exists. This
feeling is so strong among prominent,
disinterested men of the party, that
we are inclined to the belief that if
Mr.. Lowndes will accept that he will
be the next Collector. Mr.. Lowndes
has ever been staunch Republican,
and has always given the aid of his
means and individual efforts to the
support and election of the candi1 dates
of the party. Knowing him as we
do, we do net hesitate to say that his
appointment would do more towards
harmonizing the differences of our
party than that of any man In Mary
land.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

Special Correspondence to The Republican.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. %, 1881.
The fifteen appropriation bills are
in the follow ing condition: The
Military Academy bill has become a
law; the Consular and Diplomatic
and the Naval bills have been enroll
ed, and will be sent to President
Hayes to-day the Fertilization, the
Legislative and the RIVER and Har'
Dor bills are in the Senate Committee
on Appropriations; the District of
Columbia Appropriation bill has
passed both Houses, with several
amendments by the Senate, to be
agreed on by the House or in confer.
ence; the. Pension and Postoftice
bills have been returned to the House
with Senate amendments, and are
being considered by the House Com
mittee /; the Agricultural bill is pend
ing IN the House the Sundry Civil
bill is on the House Calender, and
will be called as soon as the Agricul.
tural bill shall have been disposed of,
and the Deficiency bill has not yet
been reported.
The principal topic of discussion in
Congressional circles appears to be
the funding bill and the possibilities
of its becoming a law. Strong infiu
ences are being brought to bear on
the members of Congress, by the
banking interests to have the bill de.
feated. A letter was received here
from some New York bankers on
Saturday, threatening, in the event
of the passage of the bill with the
Carlisle amendment, making it OBJ
ligatory on the National banks to
deposit the new bonds as security for
their circulation, to withdraw their
circulation and 60 into business as
State banks. 1t is felt, however, that
this is only threat, designed to
influence some. Secretary Sherman
is in daily receipt of communications
asking him to secure the vetoing of
the bill by the President in the event
Of its passing both Houses of Con-
gress. 1t is stated that the Secretary
is not strongly opposed to the bill
becoming a law. or, at least, he Is
unwilling to oppose it to the extent
of influencing veto.
Considerable comment has been
excited over the fact that Secretary
Sherman has not al yet presented his
credentials to the Senate as Secretary
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26
Editorial Paragraphs.

Our Baltimore exchanges say
"Philadelphia has risen up against
the Ring at last and driven out her
BOSSES" We would be glad if BalIi-
more would follow the example of
the Quaker City, for our city of mon.
uments is controlled by a ring as
corrupt and unscrupulous as that
which has so long cursed Philadel.
phia. Would it not be much better
for the taxpayers of Baltimore if the
city PAPERS would pay little atten
ton to the ring bosses who gather
about the City Hall, instead of con.
graduating themselves upon the
overthrow of the bosses in Phila.
delphia?
Gen. Weaver, of greenback .noto.
riety and very near relative of the
rag baby, takes the trouble to deny
the story that he is about to start a
new party. AS starter of new par.
ties Gen. Weaver is not success.
1t is said that the Hon. Thomas j.
Heating, "yielding to the solicita-
tions of many friends" has decided
to be again candidate for Comp
troller of the State Treasury. The
truth is, Mr.. Keating's masters have
directed him to become a candidate.
and he, mere puppet in the hands
Of the ring, Obeys. We are also ill.,
formed that Mr.. Heating states posi-
lively that this is the last time he
will he candidate. Mr.. Heating is
not in a condition physically to fill
the office of Comptroller. His nose
is paralyzed. German & Co. have
been leading him around by his nose
for four years, and he does not seem
to know it, Tor else he imagines other
people don't knew it., and SO long
as his nose remains paralyzed it is no
use for him to state positively " hat
he will do. The people know he will
do whatever the ring demands of
him.
Gov. Hamilton was In Washington
last week, accidentally, of course. J
looking after somebody to aid him in
his struggle to wrest the offices from
the ring and confer them upon his
friends, 1t was a pitiahle sight to
see the Gov. closeted with Mr.. Kim.
nell and trying to draw comfort
from Kimmell and the Philadelphia
election. About the only point
which this meeting settled. so far rs
we can learn, and the one upon which
the gentlemen both concurved is "the
inachine is very strong and that ex.
ira Efforts are required to overthrow
it." The ring need have no fears
unless his pr0fane excellency secures
the help of stronger men than Kim
nell.
There are in Oakland dozen or
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

ca;ved their attention. The congress.
sional contest in that county last fall
was very bitter. and 1t was generally
supposed at the time that the fight
wauld leave some bitterness behind
it. 1t will be remembered that Mr..
Stamp was one of the anti.ring cam
didates for Congress in the Second
district. and after his defeat he open
ly stated that he was candidate for
the State Senate on an anti-ring plat
form. Six months haye passed since
this utterance, and now the managers
are so we'll satisfied with Mr.. Stump
tina, they will make no opposition to
him, but will allow him to be nomi-
mated by his county unanimously.
They may go further, and make him
again their candidate for President of
the Senate.-.Sunddy American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26

elect from Ohio. IN connection with
the revival of the rulnor that he will
not go into the Senate. but will re-
main in the Treasury for four years
more. A prominent Treasury official
is responsible for this last statement.
The Census Of silk manuf.ctur-
ing in the United States shows 3S3
silk factories. with S4,899,500 capital
invested, 81, 81 800 of raw material
worked up, and S34, 4l0, 468 of manu-
featured products, 4,440 hands en-,
ployed, and S., l07 1885 paid annually
in wages. New Jersey Is the largest
manufacturer, having 108, factories,
Sl2,S57 ,045 of products, and 1882
hands. Pennsylvania has 40 factories
S2S. 1871 IS products, and 1850 hands.
Fifteen Northern States are engaged
in the business. Ohio has six factories
S24 200 in capital invested, and 500, no.
in products, employing 142 hands.
LOGAN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-02-26
Party Success.

Undoubtedly the first prerequisite
to genuine party success is the posses.
sion of principles that will bear the
closest scrutiny, and that will prom.
ise The largest amount of prosperity
to the country. Without these all
success will be but temporary. In
the long run the true must take the
lead. But with such principles there
must also be Joined to the party, COM
mon sense, and such tact as will ena-
BILE its members to show that they re-
spect the preferences of the people as
TO their chosen leaders and will abide