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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Stuffing an Elephant.

The carcass of an elephant, who last
year figured prominently in a circus. is
now being prepared for exhibition in
the National Museum at Washington
All the bones have been preserved and
have been cleaned, and are now being
carefully articulated. When this is
completed, the elephant in his bones
and the elephant in his skin will be set
up, side by side, on pedestals in the Ma
tional Museum, and an unprejudiced
public can Judge us TO the respective
merits of these costumes for summer
wear. The method employed in pre-
pairing such huge mass rs this ele-
phant for the museum is a very inter-
esting one. AS the bones were to be
used, another skeleton had to be made.
This was effected by building wooden
framework of the proper dimensions.
Over this framework tow was spread,
and On the top was placed q coating of
soft mud. The skin was then drawn
over, and the pliable mud foundation
preserved all the irregularities of the
skin, so that it looks exactly as it did
when on the live elephant. The trunk
hangs in natural position with the
end slightly curled up from the ground.
The eyes, made by celebrated opti-
elan, are exact counterfeits of the nat
ural eye; so that, when the elephant
gets mounted on its pedestal in the mu-
scum, it will look deceitfully alive.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
The Lime-Kiln Club,

eff l had a chance to lib my life over
agin," said the President us Il solemn
hush fell on the meeting, Il should
chalk down sartin fngs dat | should
'Spect to come to pass, an 1should chalk
down some odder sartin fngs dat
should reckon on unless Il cyclone got
loose an tore down de fences. | should
look fur
DE man who eats onions to stop an
argy wild ebery man he meets gwin down
town.
y should 'spect men who owed de
mOas' an war dc least able to pay to
war de bes' clothes an have de moas'
change when n circus comes along.
Il should 'spect my naybur to empty
his ashes on de spot moas' convenient to
himself widout any reference as to
whcder de spot was on my land or his.
Il should 'spect dat broadcloth an
silk would be worn on de street by peo-
pie who fill UP on cold taters at home.
Il should 'spect de enmity of men
whom did not lend to, an be beat by
nine outer ten of sich as | favored.
Il should 'spect to be looked upon as
Il fanatic by men bcIongin' TO Il differ
ent church from mine, an to be abused
an called IL fool by men vOtin' de oppo-
site political ticket.
Il should 'spect about so much bad
wcathcr-aboHt so much sickness
about SO many pains and aches, an
hungry days an lonely nights, an know
in de world as well us ! know it now, ]
should 'spect de boats to run, an de
trains to 90 out, an de stores to open
whedder | was in bed wild be ager OF
ober in de cabbage lot in de bes' OF
health.
'.As fur de fings / shouldn't look fur,
dcy am almoas' too numerous to men
shun.
Il shouldn't look fur n laborin' man
workin' fur ten shillin's day to per
NIT his whisky to cost mo- dan his
flour.
Il shouldn't look fur girl airnin' fo'
dollars week to dress like banker s
wife nor put on de agony of a prin-
cess.
Il shouldn't look fur my naybur to
sweat his collar drivin' cows outer my
garden, any mo- dan he would expect
me to bust my suspenders keepin' de
boys away from his harvest apples.
Il shouldn't look fur my chill en- to
come up widout faults. nor my family
to lib widout bcin' hit by malice or
wounded by gossip.
Il shouldn't look fur any mo- room
in de street kyar dan l paid fur, nor d
better suit of clothes dan my sarcum-
stances permitted.
Il shouldn't loak fur any mans word
or promise to stan good onless he was
sartin dat he would be de gamer by
maxim EN- so. 1t am now time to pro
ceed wild de bizness which has rein
stated US togeder, an de triangle will
be stricken in due form an colleck-
shun taken up to defray the expenses OF
obsarvin de transit OF Venus from dc
northwest co'ner of de City Hall
| Market"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
A Child Worth Her Weight in Gold.


A few years ago steamer was com
ing from California. The cry OF ''Firei
tirer' suddenly thrilled every heart Ev-
cry effort was made to stay the flames,
but in vain. It soon became evident
that the ship must be lost. The burn
inc mass was headed for shore, which
was not far OIL.
A passenger was seen buckling his
belt of gold around his waist, ready to
plunge into the waves. just then a
pleading voice arrested him
please, sir, can You swim?'
A child's blue eyes were piercing into
his deepest soul as he looked down up
on her.
Yes, child, l can swim"
'"Well, sir, won't you please save
me?''
u cannot do both" he thought Il
must save the child and lose the gold.
But a moment ago l was anxious for
this whole ships company; now | am
doubling whether shall exchange hu-
man life for paltry gold"
Unbuckling the belt he cast it from
him and said, Yes, little girl. will try
to save you" STOPPING down he bade
her clasp her hands around his neck.
Thus, child; not SO tight as to choke
me. There, hang. on now, and l will
try to make land"
The child bowed herself on his broad
shoulders, and clung to her deliverer.
With u heart thrice strengthened and
an arm thrice nerved, he struck out for
shore. Wave after wave washed over
them. Still. the brave man held out,
and the dear child on, until "a mighty
mountain billow swept the sweet treas
ure from his embrace, and east him
senseless on the bleak rocks. Kind
hands ministercd to him. Recovering
his consciousness, the form of the dear
child met his earnest gaze, bending over
him with more than angel ministra-
tions, and blessing him with mute but
eloquent benedictions.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Lakewood, n. Y.

This favorlte resort is now entering upon its
n nth keasonand continues TO hold its place in
the front rank Of summer resorts.
To those who seek rest viii hOut sta gnation,
pleasure without excitement, the delights of
rural life without it's inconvenience. and the
charm OF dwelling beside large body of water.
Lakewood recomme ends itself strongly TO favor
A more beaasiful spot would be hard to find
WIZ ir picturesque cottages surrounded by
trass j 3 velvet lawns slcping down to the
Lake: theshnrch with it's spirc; the a cat hotels
with their ossl and shady verandas; and the
the lake ehs foreground, il presents a perfect
picture OF rural loVsliness
IfLA AKEWoOD ID Originally called ' Laks View
from the exteseive vlaw ef the Lake aId It's
surroEnsings ~ bs had from this vicinity, is
din ccGly "a the line Of tae
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
The Sign Language.

Rev. Job Turner, mute pastor from
Staunton, Va, is entertaining the peo-
pie of St. Louis with pantomimc de-
scriptions of Mexico and the Mexicans,
and is said to be very successful in talk
ing intelligibly with his whole body so
rs to convey a clear idea of the facts he
observed and of his impressions in re-
gard to them, humorous and otherwise.
To do this by means of poses and gest-
ures, unaided by conventional signs pre-
viously understood between him and
those whom he is addressing, is re-
markable feat, and suggests the posi-
bility of establishing a system of uni
versal sign language, which could be
read the world over through the elo-
quence of its notions. The crude sign
language, which is the lingua franca of
the plains from Alaska to Guatemala,
is limited in its scope, but readily un-
derstood by those who have to interpret
it for the first time, and might be de-
veloped into u much more satisfactory
means of communication for all who
have lost an arm or developed a game
leg or q crick ia the neck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Ornamental Plants

My Catalogue Of 81 Dollar
Collections of Ornamental
Plants is now ready, and will
be sent to any one who will
write for it.
It may be had in Ravenna
Of Mr.. ALVIN n. Poe.
A. g, BARROWS.
Kent, O., Feb. IS, 1882. 40
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
The Harvest Of Hair.

About the month of May the gather
ers of the lower order of trade, peddlers,
etc, commence harvesting; they come
to the villages at regular intervals. The
largest cut is made in Auyernia depart
ment (western France) during the an
nual fair, about st. Johns day, when
the gatherer, with his wares and shining
coin, most successfully tcmpts the un-
sophisticated country girls and becomes
owner of the choicest of their hair at
the lowest possible price. The provin-
cial girl. rs she is called, will make her
choice Of merchandise or give orders for
something else. The scissors may at
once come into use, and accounts set
tied or she may take advance payments
for her silllen coils, to be cut at some
future time, the hair to grow until u
time stipulated. Advances may be
made on the next four or five years
crops; the eXeCutIOnGr with his scissors
viii rather be later than too soon to I'M
coil his hair debtor, for such debts are
always honcred. These gatherings Cone
of the curiosities OF PariSian industry
last from spring to fall. when the gath
erers make their last delivery of hair.
balance merchandise or contracts tt-
ken, square their own accounts, and re-
turn to their various trades. by which
they strive to accumulate small sums of
money or merchandise 10 assist them in
their Turing traffic next spring. Large
quantities of beautiful hair, soft. clean,
and delightfully."- perfumed, come into
the market. One can almost imagine
that he can yet see the hand of the viz
gins lover on its waving brilliancy. A
considerable quantity OF hair is derived
from chapels or shrines in Brittany,
where. according to an Old custom, a
great number of devotces make offer
ings of their hair to poor Mother Vir-
gin Mary, and as those donations ac-
cumulate they are scattered among all
nations, creeds, virtues, or otherwise
such is heavenly accommodation. In
Fenetia, Lombardy, and Piedmont two
thousand gathorers are employed, who
send their cuttings TO the French mar
ket.-ITHi1 H?cSScr.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
TOTTcT

FTNHE undersigned has been dply sPpointed
and qualified as executor or the last will
and ties lament of Matilda Upson. deceased, late
of BrimfeId Township, Portage County, Ohio.
GEORGE W. BOOSiNGER.
Brimheld, August s9th, 1882. 7S1
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.

TN pursuance OF an order of the Probate Court
L Of Portage County, Ohio will offer for sale
az pnbIic auction on
Saturday, the Thirtieth Day of ofSeptember
1852,
between the hours of one and three O'Clock p.
m of said day on tbs premises, the following
described real estate: Situate IN the FlllaSe or
Rayenna County of Portage and State of Ohio
and known as being Village Lots Nos Is. 21, %
and q in II L. Days Second Addition TO the
Village of Ravenna tho same are mark ed
and mum nered the plat of said addition. and
recorded in Portage County Records.
Lot No. Is is appraised az $3.50;
Lot No q ard the north half of lot No. 20 is
appraised at four hundred delars; and
Lot No. 20 and the south half Of lot No. % is
appraised at FIVE hundred dollars
TERMS OF SALE:-Une-third cash down; one
third in six months, and one-third in twelve
months. with interost. Deferred payments to
bs secured by mortgage ON the property told.
j. Ii. NICHOLS, Admir-,
with the will annexed. OF n. L. Day. decd.
Ravenna, August End. 1889. @T-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
House and Lot for Sale.

AFlA offer for sale my House and Lot, situat"
smm,,M on Elm street, RaVcnna ohio. The ouSc
is nearly new two stories nigh. contain,
nine rooms, convenient pantry. bedrooms and
closets. and Is finished in workmAniike man
ner throughout. There is a small barn on The
premises, Il good supply Of well and cistern
water anda number OF fruit trees OF the hes Il
varieties, just beginning % bear. any one de
string to purchase first rate home in the viii
lage, is rcquteIed 10 call and examine this
property. ii. p MORGAN
D. 1872 7f3 2rn
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Wouldn't Charge Anything for His Services.

''Tvc stolen a coat" said man to a
lawyer, 'Eand | want you to defend me.
Think you can prove me innocent?'
80, yes; we can prove that you were
in an adjoining township when the coat
was stolen and that the prosecution is
malicious
''How much will you charge?''
'.What sort of n coat is it?''
''First rate; never been worn any,"
''Well. | won't charge you anything,
just give NE the coat"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
PORTAGE COUNTY HEDGE CO..
G.. w. BOYDSTON,
MANAGER


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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
PULkMANsS PAEACa
Drawing Room or Palace Coaches,
And go through to
Niagara Fails, Saratoga, New York or

Boston.
This eannoa be done by any other route. rs 40
other road runs thI ough cars or Palace Sleeping
COdcAss b or through any place on LAKE HAU-
TACQUA.
The N est com Rletc arrangements have been
made for the transportation of passengers to
the Sunday SakSel Assembly. Round tri tick
cts direct 10 FSr Psint (Chaatauqua) are on
sale in all the sriHoipal cities VIA the New York
Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad. and baggage
will be checked to the Assembly roands.
For Descriptive Pam mphlets, Tickets TO Lake
wood and return and to Niagara Falls and
the Offices of the Now York pemnsy Ie
vania IL Ohio Railroad a. + q W.R
r Also at Offices of connecting lines W est and
South
nTNV TITO are now on sale good for re-
1lOAb - turn until September 3Dth.
i. ID. COOPER, A. h CLARK.
GenI Manager, Acting Gen Passr Ag't.
Cleveland. y, Cleveland, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26

A Maine man has invented an elec-
tric automatic signal alarm for railway
trains. 1t operates rs does the familiar
hotel annunciator, and is said to be a
great Improvement upon the time-worn
bell-rope system.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-26
Kew Yslk PsAn. D. Ohio R. R.

(FOtNsfIy a. d q. n 4. h
On the southern border Of LRss cAnsteaqsa,
ant is hst "a Ached bf any etssx railway.
The EirouRh Pew Yerk. AlaeRa Falls Bss-
through this beautiful shd popular resort, ami
all MaiLs ssop regularly ~ LakSFoOd Dspns ~
dolivar and tahe on Pessen CARA. Coaducssrs
are iAsha usted 10 give ssep-over ehecks on all
thre> 81 .iCkes whether reading good for stop
over 81 nst This should be understood as Civ
ing passengers the right to reach Lakewood in
through c RS, and when they are ready 70 re
sumo theii journey, they can step right Into one
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13
That Tribune Correspondent P

c. L. Foote Of whom we made men
ton in last weeks issue is out in a card
in the Pioneer dening the account of his
doings as published in the Chronicle.
He shows his ignorance of the news
paper business by getting hot because
we published the facts in the case and
did not withhold d~isagreeable truths.
In his denial Of the facts he is guilty
of most glareing falsehood, something
no journalist would be guilty of. The
paper containing his card was received
just as we were going to press and this
item is necessarily curtailed, but not
half as much so as was his career here.
We shall devote more space to the facts
in Mr.. Foote'S case next week. In the
mean time we can but truthfully remark
that his card is a lie in every particular
or else while here he was so badly rat
tied" with fright that he did vet know
what he said. The 'ast is the most char.
liable conclusion.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13
millionaire Bows

A. j. Robertson, foreman for the cattle
firm of Sturgis, GooGell & Co., who own
an extensive range on the CHEYENNE
river of which we have before made
mention, came in from their ranch
Thursday and made the CHRONICLE a
pleasant call. During a half hours on
versation with us he unintentionallv fur
nlshed us with the following items.
Among the men employed by him as
cowboys, there are two eastern million
aires and Al Illinois lawyer, all Of whom
perform the same labor and are subject
to the same rules as the other men
whose labor is their only capital. The
capitalists take this course in order TO
learn the business and embark i'm it Oh
their own hook. Rob tells of one
millionaire who has worked for another
firm for several years and still lacks the
nerve to lnves his money where by
taking a few chances he can get from Is
to % per cent for its use. He also in
forms us that Mr.. Bennett. the sole pro
prietor of the New York Herald. has
about 100000 invested in stock on a
range near Rawhide Buttes.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13
A Floral Pattern.

The following is the description of a
curiosity possessed by Judge J. L,
Thompson and which he will forward,
together with a photograph Of the floral
pattern, to some ofthe illustrated papers:
About the Goth of April we had a
severe snow storm and l shove!ed some
snow into a six quart tin pan and set it
unGer the dripping from the roof shed,
the snow soon melted and the pan being
full of water / took it in the house and
set it in a dark unfinished room, the
sediment settled to the bottom of the
pan and nothing unusual appeared until
the evening of the second day, when a
floral pattern appeared in the sediment
on the bottom of the pan, and stood out
full, plump and bright as though it was
cast in while metal and laid in the pan.
There were two full blown flowers, four
buds nearly full, and nine others in
different stages of development. Tax
ing it altogether it was one of the rich
est and most beautiful floral designs |
have eve seen. Then comes the most
singular part. How came it there, by
what means, or through what law OF
nature was it produced? The building
is log and no windows or floor in the
room except Il single light of glass in the
top of the door which opened into q
shed. The light in the room was too
dim to create any reflection and there
was nothing in the room to be reflected,
yet the design was there, full and bright
and remained so until the pan was re
moved into another room. the moving
and shaking of the pan caused the sedi-
ment to move and thus fattened the APP
pearance of the design. The luster of
the design is brighter and with more
life in it than is in the tin, as tested by
~endeavoring to remove the sediment
from it; wherever the flowers or stems
were touched it left a dull bloch.
We have drawn the water off, dried
and vanished it and intend to preserve
it. These are the facts connected with
this strange and singular production
and we would like some scientist to ex-
plain the why's and wherefores connect
ed Herewith: how and by what means
it was produced, etc.?
JNo. p. THOMPSON.
The pan which contains the varnish-
ed floral pattern can be seen by those Of
our readers who will call at Mr.. 1homp-
sons.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

b. the company Tine Belle of Custer,
The Chicago, The Milwaukee. and The
GelievieN situated five miles from this
place. tpd the Great Western, ''hlli-
pion RI DC l,iar /. LJu. Isl nd, Parole,
Charmer, Ace Of Spades, and the Rio
Grande, situated near Tres Piedras. Rio
Arriba county, territory of New Mexico.
They are all full claims, 100 feet by 800
feet.
Of the twelve mines, three ONLY the
Great Western, Champion and Belle OF
Custer have received amy work beyond
the assessment. The developments
show true fissure veins, containing large
quantities Of mica of a very superior
quality. Small shipments have already
been made.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

Jim Long, of the Bengal Tiger is still
opening and developing his mine, and
daily striking better ore. A within is
being erected to facilitate sinking, as the
workings have attained a depth where
hosting by hand is no longer feasible.
The Tiger will ere long rank as n OF
the most valuable mines in the Hills,
and should a mill ever BE- erected on it,
1t will undoubtedly produce as much il
Dot more bullion than any mine in the
Hills.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13
A Change,

{. Hamilton this week sold his photo,
graph gallery and business to Messrs
Gooch q Teter who. will continue the
IN mess at the old stand. Mr.. Tetcr is
an old hand at the camera and is fully
qualified to turn out good work. Chas
Hamilton will take a tip to Pine Ridge
agency and shoot at the Indians with
his machine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

Five families fitted out with all the
necessities for ranching, have arrived in
Deadwood from Pueblo, Colorado. They
intend to settle in the Hills, and report
that a good many people from that state
will locate in the Hills this year.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

Mr.. Scott, n of the victims of the
Junction explosion, and who submitted
to a second amputation at the hands of
DR.. Flick has so far recovered as to be
out IN the street and is talking of going
10 Rawhide.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

The Mrs. Tubbs, Bard and Crary,
afflicted with rheumatism, and Miss Page
and Mr.. N. S. Tubbs the first of this
week left for the Hot Springs to try the
healing qualities of that place. They
We're well provided with tents, camping
outfit, etc. Mr.. Tubbs will proceed to
the ranches on the Cheyenne and pur-
chase cattle.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

Notwithstanding the numerous rains
and SHOWS with which we have been
blessed the past four weeks, there is not
enough water running in French creek
three miles above here to furnish a
sluice head for Michigan Bros, Syl-
vester and others. who now have to use
4 rocker.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

In January last Messrs. Wooley, Man
willie and Ruggles, of Deadwood, pur-
chased OF W. K. Bond, Of this city, a
three-fourth interest in the well known
and valuable mica mines Belle of Gus
ter, Belleview. Chicago and Milwaukee.
situated about five miles south ofCuster.
Mr.. Manville has been in Chicago for
some time and has succeeded in con-
solidating with the above company
which is already In operation with
offices in Chicago and New York. where
subscriptions are now being received for
stock, beside the above mentioned
mines the company own eight mines i'm
New Mexico, two of which are already
producing and shipping mica. Mr.. Man
vile and Mr.. Milliken, of Chicago, are
en- route to the Hills, when work will be
pushed forward rapidly on the proper
ties in this neighborhood. Mr.. Ruggles
is superintendent ofthe company's bust
ness in the Hills, and has some very
fine specimens of mica from their mines
in New Mexico.
From the company's prospectus we
quote the following:
The Great Western Mica Mining COM
pany will receive private subscription
for 1000 shares of the capital stock at
$500 per share.
The proceeds of the sale will be devot-
ed to the working Of the property Of the
company and placing the product upon
the market.
The following claims are now owned
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-05-13

The mill on the Minnesota mine start.
ed up Thursday, and from the appear
aace of the ore good results may be ex-
pected. This work is being prosecuted
by the parties now controlling the mine
more for the purpose of prospecting and
developing than with anticipation OF
profitable returns.