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A Shark Caught by a Clam.

Among the discoveries recently made
in the great Dead Sea OF the West were
some gigantic oyster shells more than six
feet lcng, each pair Of which once con-
tanned an animal that the average boy
could not lift. To-day the only really
large shellfish is Of the clam family. II
is named Tridana gigas, a contemporary
tells us, and is found in the Pacific ocean,
the length Of his life being 90 or 70 years
IT grows embedded in the coral. and is
fastened to the rocks by cord called the
byssus, which is 30 tough that it can be
cut only with M axe. The shells them
selves are six feet long, each valve weigh
ing more than 800 pounds, while the ami
NAL part often weighs 80 or 40 pounds
When alive the trid1na lies with its great
valves ajar, capturing any food that may
pass within its scalloped edges. A shark
WAS once caught in this way. Swimming
along in search of food, he unwarily
passed in the door Of the great clam 8
house, his tail rudely striking the animal
Like flash the tremendous jaws snapped
together, squeezing the mnn-eater as if
he were In wise, and rendering him ut
terly powerless. As the tide went down
the sharks head appered above water,
dashing about and churning up the sea.
The hubbub attracted the attention of
some OF the natives, who soon captured
both shark and clam.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15
The Drowned Girl.

lrhe following beautiful ballad Of the drowned
girl on the Cheshire sands was written by the Rev
Char,e. Kingsley, the author OF Alton Locke
Yeast, Amyns Leigh, etc.l
U, Mary. 10 aud call the cattle home,
And call the cattle home,
And call the cattle home.
Across the sands o Dee
Ine western wave was wild and dark WI foam,
And ali alone went she.
IAe creeping Il lie came up along the sand,
And DER aud o er the sand,
And round and round the sand,
As far as eve coud sae
Tue binding mists came down ana hii the Ihhd,
And never home came she.
q, is It weed, or iish, or iioating hair
A tress o. golden hair,
Ut dro Sned madel'S hair,
Above the nets at sea
Was never salmon yet that shone so fair,
Among Tho stakes Oh Dee.
Iney ruwed her IN across the rolling foam,
The cruel crawling foam,
The cruel hungry foam,
To crgrdvc beside the sea
Bat -t the bOatmcn hear her cal The cattle HON,
Across the sands o. Dee.
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Go Away.

win bumpy swing and ourdled roar,
sweet Msry's churn goes drumming;
Young Reuben leans on the low half-door
And hopes that the buffers coming;
fhen signs and ,ighs, and drops his eyes
What words eau his feelings utter
20. drop me down In the churn," he cries,
And make me into butter"
She rests her hands, and gazing stands
AT sound OF his words vagary
Then piles the staf with a lightsome laugh,
20, 20 away y says Mary.
Ii maidens word means aught, they say,
The opposite sense Is in 1t,
50 Reuben finds In her "Go away !"
A "lust come In minute"
Il hope" says he, II may make so free"
with a grin ana q nervous stutter,
my answer should be 10 your ears" says she,
''lf | could but leave the butter"
ul arm on the shelf that holds the delf,
H. looks across the dairy
shall 90 10 her side Shall dare her pride ~
80, go away. :. says Mary.
He takes the hint and he takes Il kiss,
With fears and inward quaking;
She does not take what he takes amiss
Nor seem IA an .w iul taking
sweet kisses he lakes 80 loud and fast
That he takes her breath completely;
He takes her ght IN his arms at last,
And still she taxes II Swcetly
The heart OF the boy Is wild with Joy
lie has won hcr--his bird, his fairy
I'm 20 outright for the rlug Tonight
90, 90 away =! says Mary.
- Frederick Ld,,JbTftJI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15
AGRuCULTURAI.

From the Agriculturist.l

The seeds to produce the plants Of
cabbage, caulifiower, and lettuce, to be
Wintered in cold frames for the early
crops OF next Spring. must be sown in
September. Market gardeners find that
the date Of sowing is n matter Of great
Importance. II sown to early, the plants
may rnn to flower next Spring il too
late, they will not be strong enough to
Winter well. The time best for one
locality, will not answer for another, and
allowance mnst be made for different in
the seasons. Near New York the 18th is
the usual time OF sowing; one successful
gardner, with all his experience, does not
trust to single sowing, but makes two,
one on the 18th. and another on the 10Th.
These dates may not be best for locali-
ties further inland, and each one must
learn by experience, and the loss of a
little seed, which is the best date for
him
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made up their minds when grannie died
to have n grand berryin', and put up n
stone to her in the churchyard," her cup
Of Joy was full. "Tell EN-" she feebly
faltered, ''to put on the stone l wor over
hundred, and the owdest in the parish,
living or dead. Sally Simpson wor only
ninety-nine." With this "Nunc Dimit-
tis' she quietly closed her eyes. Her
warfare was accomplished, her life
''rounded and complete"
"Although the day be never 80 long,
At last II ringeth TO evensong."
--Chdmbcrs's journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15

The latest record of preferences Of dele
gates to the New Hampshire Republican
State convention. as made at the uale head
quarters In Concord. shows 804 certain to
vote for the nomination of Mr. Hale. This
is but Is short of a majority Of the entire
convention. OF the others "A are classed
as uncommitled, Fifty are yet to he
chosen.
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miscellaneous Receipts.

Sometimes the mackerel in tended for
breakfast is not fresh enough in the morn
ing to be eatable it is then O good time
to serve boiled mackerel. Wrap the fish
in cloth securely, 30 that you can lift it
from the kettle when it is tender without
breaking it. II you can change the water
two or three times. it will freshen in a
very few minutes do not change from
boiling water to cold, but pour from the
teakettls each time.
Lemon shortcake requires rich and
very light crust +; it must not be too thick,
either when baked, cut it open and
spread butter on the upper and under
parts then put in filing made Of the
rind, Juice, and pulp OF two lemons, one
heaping cup of sugar, and one cup Of
cream; If you cannot procure cream,
make the filling M for lemon Jelly cake,
with water thickened with corn starch, in
place OF cream cook in basin set in n
pan OF boiling water.
Good plain gingerbread is made Of two
pounds Of flour, half pound of butter,
half pound of sugar, two tablespoon
fuls each OF cinnamon and ginger, one
pint Of molasses, IL teaspoonful OF soda
dissolved in half cup of sweet milk il
you have sour milk, use that, and add
half teaspoonful more OF the soda.
Bake in very thin layers mark each lay
er with fork in lines an inch apart. The
oven should be hot when the gingerbread
is put in.
Jelly made from unripe grapes, Just be-
fore they change from green to purple, is
very delicate. Wash the grapes, after
picking them from the stems in several
waters, then put them in porcelain ket-
tie wash them before putting them on
the stove, Ms then you will not need to
put any water with them, and of course
the less water the less time it will take to
boil the juice, Put the grapes when suf.
ticiently cooked in a bag made Of firm
flannel and let the juice drain out with
out squeezing if possible.
Lovers of coffee will find that Gus
tard made after the following recipe is
simply delicious; it should be served
with sponge and fruit cakes. Make q
rich custard at least half cream, to q
quart of cream and milk allow four eggs
il they are large, five If small sweeten
to your taste cook in farina kettle !;
when done stir in two thirds Of a teacup-
full OF cold coffee the coffee should be
strained through cloth, 30 that there
will be no dark-colOred specks in the GUS
tard. Ii you fear that the custard will
not be as thick us you like to have it, You
may use small tablespoonful Of corn
starch or of common -four
A delicious peach pudding is made by
putting enough whole peaches with the
skins removed, OF course) in a pudding
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15

A Washington correspondent of the Gin.
cinnati Commercial writes that Guteau's
death song the doggerel verses which be
claimed to have composed the morning be-
fore his execution, is an old plantation song
slightly altered by Guiteau TO suit the circun.
stances of the case. A swindler to the last
gasp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-15

Fertilizers applied to grass land after
moving the first crop, for the purpose OF
starting q second crop, unless at once
available for plant growth, are really M
injury, and lessen, rather than increase
the crop. All slow acting fertilizers
should be applied in the Autumn.
Animals are liable at any time to get
wounded and at this season of the year
fresh wounds are liable to become fly
blown and quite annoying, The best
treatment we are acquainted with is
wash Of strong carbolic soap applied to
the wound. Soft soap or semi-solid soap
strongly impregnated with crude carbolic
acid is good and any one can make it. It
will be found good for all kinds of raw
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-13

Everybody seems to bepretty generally
satisfied with our newly elected Mayor
and that he will give us good admins
tration of our city laws and ordinances,
seem to be conceded by all. But if he
should conclude to issue a proclamation
asking everybody to paper their houses
with some of those beautiful papers at
Saur's drug and wall paper depot within
the next so days, we have no doubt but
that there would be some "kicking," prin-
cipally by Saur because he could hardly get
paper fast enough to supply the trade or
clerks enough to wait on his customers.
AS it is, he is having an immense trade in
the line of wall and window papers, and
cloth shades, principally on account of the
large and elegant stock on hand at all
times, and the low prices which always
rule at this house.
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Jewelry of all kinds at Frease Bros. t.
Motherl Mothers MothersIIi

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest
by sick child suffering and crying with the excruci-
ating pain of cutting teeth: Ifso, go at once and
get bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mcdiately--depend upon it; there is no mistake
about it. There is not mother on earth who has
ever used it, who will not tell you at once that 1t will
regulate the bowels and give rest to the mother and
relief and health to the child, operating like magic
1t is perfectly safe to in all cases. and pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of of the
oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the
United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents a bot
tie novI0'sIIy
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Kid gloves speciality at Geo. & Joes.
n
RidgeviIIe Items.

Our election passed of without jar. The vote
polled quite light The following is the result
of the days work Trustees, Abraham Kline, John
Buhrer and Gabriel Smith; Clerk, H. X. Fenton {;
Treasurer, Chris. Dittmer; Assessor, Frank Rowe;
Constables, T. c. Ferguson and Chris. Otto. The
offices are equally divided between the Democrats
and Republica Three are radical Republicans
and three are straight Democrats, while the others
may be classed as in the transition state
Tuesday, the 4th inst, seemed to be favorable
day for changing base. No less than five different
families pulled up stakes and took different loca-
ton. None of them, however, left the neighbor-
hood except Rev. NJ. Bechtel, pastor of the U. b.
Church. who has removed to the vicinity of Rosedae
Some of our farmers who disposed of their fine
horses recently at large figures, have found consid-
cradle trouble in supplying their places Verify, in
horseesh and real estate the bulls have the advan-
tage decidedly.
Every indication now points to an abundant fruit
harvest in this section. Farmers are rapidly getting
ready to SOW oats, and fields are already sown.
Our Literary Society, which has been kept In
running order during the last six months, has sus-
pended operations until the 1st of October.
Mr.. Jud. G,ice is pushing forward his new resi-
dence which is to go up at the Corners, and Mr.
J. ]. Fauver also is building new house.
EoLUs.
RIDGEviLLE. April 10th, 1882.
Choice fiine-cut and plug tobacco at
Bradley's. u
EDITOR Recommendations publish the follow
ing appointments. will deliver course of lee
lures for the benefit of the Sunday School cause in
Henry county, as follows
Flatrock Twp, NJ. E. Chapel Saturday, April 22d.
{" Florida L. B. Chapel, Sunday,
April 23d.
Harrison Twp, Brick Chapel, Thursday, April 27.
Damascus Twp, Olive Branch Chapel, Friday,
April esth.
Monroe Twp, Dunbar's School House, Saturday,
April 29th.
Richfeld Twp, NJ. E. Chapel, Monday May 1st.
Barlow Twp, Deshler Chapel, Tuesday, May I'd.
Washington Twp, Texas Chapel, Thursday, May
4th.
Liberty Twp, Liberty U. B. Chapel, Tuesday, May
9th.
Ridgevilc Twp, Ridgevile, Wednesday, May 10th
All to commence at 7:30 p. M, sharp.
Ihope that the Sunday School officers in the above
named Townships will make strong effort to rally
and secure the attendance Of ALL Bring your biblet
and singing books.
REV. d. W. DowNEY,
Cor Sec. 4th District, O. S. S. U.
MALINTA, o., April 18th, 1882.
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William ]. Coughlin of Somerville; Mass, says:
In the fall of 1876 was taken with BLEEDING OF THE
LUNGS followed by severe cough. lost my appetite
and flesh, and was confined to my bed In 1877 was
admitted to the Hospital. The doctors said had
holein my lung big as half dollar. At on time
report went around that was dead. gave up hope,
but friend told me of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BAL
SAM FOR THE LUNGS. 1 got a bottle, when to my
surprse, commenced to feel better, and to-day
feel better than for three years past.
"Iwrite this hoping every afflicted with Diseased
Lungs will take DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM,
and be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE
CURED. can positively say it has done more good
than all the other medicines have taken since my
sickness. apl2l'8l-1y
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Bs'''otratit tNortt~est.
NAPOLEON, OHIO.
LOCAL NEWS, &c.
Personal.

Miss Emma Mason is visiting in Gov
ington, Ind.
Mrs. ]. b. Dittenhaver is visiting in
Van Vert, Ohio.
w. F. Daggett spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Michigan.
Auditor Chas. Evers left on Monday for
Linn county, Mo-, on business.
J. M. Bloomer, ofthe Sunday NeaOs of
Toledo, was in town few days last week.
Mrs. N. II. Hartman is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Belknap, in Portland,
Mich.
Hon. H. c. Groschner spent few days
during the past week in Mansfield and
Akron.
Mrs. A P. Saur has returned from her
visit to Tennessee. She was well pleased
with her trip.
Mrs. Emma Hoskinson and daughter
left yesterday for Illinois, where they will
spend the summer.
Miss Eliza Scherer, who has been in
Dayton, o., for the last few months re-
turned home last week.
Misses Lii. Waisner and Nellie Brogan,
Of Toledo, spent Sunday in this place, the
gusts of Mrs. James Shasteen.
Our old esteemed friend, Thomas Nc
Emery, accompanied by his wife, of Neop-
oils, was in town Friday on business.
Alton Hartman, ofthe Portland Mich. J
Observer, spent a few days during the
past week in Napoleon, visiting his
parents and friends.
Mr.. August Hirseland, an employee in
the Turnbull wagon factory, contem-
plates making Napoleon his home in the
near future.-Defance Dem.
The friends of Fred. Cowdrick will be
pleased to learn that he is gradually get
ting better. He is now upon crutches,
with fair prospect of recovery.
Geo. III. Rohrs of the firm. OF Rohrs 81
Woke, has now gone east to purchase an
excellent line of goods such as is needed
for everybody. Call and see them at
Geo. & Joes. 3t
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Novel and Perfect Cure for ScrOfula,
Salt Rheum, Cancer, Etc.

A discovery has recently been made which adds
lustcr to the Nineteenth Century. II consists simply
in an extract from the Red Clover Blossom, as ex-
tracted by j. NJ Loose Co., Monroe, Mich, who
have gone into the business largely in order to- sup
ply the increasing demand. For sale by D. ]. Hum
phrey.
slight testimonial:
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jannary II. 1852.
j. NJ. Loose 4 Co, Monroe, Mich.
GENTLE My wife has for some time been
afflicted with something like a scrofulous disease
and found relief until she gave your Extract of
Red Clover trial. am happy TO say she has ex-
perienced great relief This is but slight testmo
nial of my appreciation of your efforts in behalf of
humanity, which you are welcome to use for their
benefit. am very respectfully,
January 26,-6mo. II. ARMS
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Elevator for Sale.

The death of father and mother of J.
Roller Il Bro. makes it necessary for Mar
tin Roller to leave Napoleon and take
charge OF his fathers homestead which was
willed to him. The firm wishing to cur
tail their business offer their elevator for
sale. For convenience and usefulness il
is second to none in the State. IF
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Hancock, who is again located at the
Boat Store, wishes to see all his old GUS
toners, and as many new ones as choose
to call, at his old quarters, where he in
tends keeping general stock of groceries
and provisions, and everything usually
found in a grocery store. Bottled ale and
porter for family use always on hand, If
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king any purchases. Our new stock of
clothing, gents furnishing goods, hats,
caps, &c, embraces every freak offashion
to be seen on Broadway in New York, and
we invite an inspection by the public.
HAHN & MEYER.
P. S.-We are the only house in the
county that has the Eighmie Patent Shirt,
the latest thing out.
3t H. M
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NJ. McCann is convalescing.
The scarlet fever is abating in this town
ship.
Wheat looks spotted; clover is damaged
some.
The weather is fine.
Farmers are getting their plows out, and
considerable work has been done the past
week in blowing and making garden.
Ron
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A MoNsTRosrrY.-Mr. George Miller,
who resides in Ridgeville township, this
county, owns cow which last week gave
birth to a calf having two full heads, four
ears, four eyes, and two mouths. In all
other respects the calf was perfect. 1t
lived at least twentyfour hours. Mr..
Miller is having it stuffed and prepared to
preserve. 1t will doubtless make one of
the attractions to a side-shoW,
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For bird seed and bird food of all kinds
90 to Leist's drug store 2G

A Cough. Cold or Sore Throat
should be stopped Neglect frequently rests in an
1ncuaabe Lung Disease or Consumption
BROWNS BRONCHIAL .TROCHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syups and balsams but
act directly on the infamed parts allayng irritation,
give relief in Asthma Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh,
and the Throat Troubles which Singers and Public
Speakers are subject to. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended by
physicians, and have always given perfect satisac-
tion. Having been tested by wide and constant use
for nearly an entire generation, they have attained
well-merited rank among the few staple remedies Of
the age. Sold at 25 cents a box everywhere.
nov1n,41.1v
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The Presbyterian Church was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers and greens
on Easter Sunday. The church presents
a fine appearance since the improvements
have been completed.
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BILL ARP is respondent and we are sad
with him. Hear the philosopher:

BILL ARP is Respondent and we are sad
with him. Hear the philosopher:
"We want more industry and more op-
portunities for our boys and our girls, and
we want our cotton worked up at home
and that will give us cheaper goods, tor
we wont have to pay freight beth ways.
They talk great deal about tariff for
revenue only, but I have never seen one
yet that didn't prove to be tariff for pro-
lection, and never will. 1t is all COM
plicated piece of machinery fixed up by
politicians to get to Congress, and they
stay there and the poor consumers don't
know anything about it. Jesse. In the
good old honest days when the masses OF
the people made nearly everything at
home it didn't matter so much, but it
does now. was a-thinking of the days
when we used to wear country jeans and
homemade shoes and wool hats and
drank water out ofa clean gourd instead
of silver dipper, and sat in split-bottom
chairs-the best chair in the world-and
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Choice apples at Bradley's.
If

Fellow citizens,
there has been q
general revolution
in the styles of
mems apparel for
the coming season
and as ga man
might as well be
dead as to be out
of STYLE" as the
saying goes, it is
important to know
just what is fash
ionol,1o hof,ra mo-
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ERRORS OF YOUTH

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
"A Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the
effects of youthful indscreon, will for the sake Of
suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the
recipe and directions for making the simple remedy
by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit
by the advertisers experience can do by address,
ing in perfect confidence,
$-9.fy JOHN b. OGDEN, AZ Cedar st., N. Y.
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MARRIED..

R-SICKMILLER.-On April I'd,
1882, at the residence of A. Huff, J. p, Mr..
VIM. Bordner and Mary Sickmiller. All
of Henry County, o.
M1rcnELL-WALGAMUTH.-On April s,
1882, by J. o. Merritt, ]. p, Mr.. Elias
Mitchell to Miss Doda Walgamuth. All
of Henry County, o.
REDF1ELD-HoUsE April 6, 1882,
at the residence of the brides parents in
Napoleon, o., Mr.. G. G. Kedtield and Miss
Edna House..
May happiness and prosperity ever ac-
company them through life. ~
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An old adage says, "if it rains on Easter
Sunday it will rain seven Sundays sue
ceeding." 1t did rain on Easter this year,
so we may calculate that little buggy rid
ing will be indulged in for the next seven
Sundays. Boys hunt up some other
amusement for your girls.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-13

The people are reading with much inter-
est the varying opinions concerning Ser
geant Mason and his sentence of impris-
onment. A Philadelphia correspondent
her baby, and found them in need OF mon
ey. When this fact was known hundreds
Of contributions were showered upon the
family, and the people seemed to be inter
ested in their welfare. s. Brainard g. Sons,
Cleveland, have just issued pretty song,
entitled "Betty and the Baby" 1t is hav-
ing large sale. The melody and words
are good-ln fact it is. Send for it. Price
35 cents.
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TO CoNSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured OF
that dread disease, Consumption, by simple reme-
the means of cure. To all who desire It, he will send
a copy of the prescription used free of charge) with
the directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find sure cure for Coughr, Colds,
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c. Parties wish
ing for the Prescription, will please address, REV.
E. A. WILSON, 1874 Penn St., Williamsburgh, N. Y.