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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
Olive Culture in California.

Elwood Cooper, of Santa Barbara, the
leading oliye-grower of California, says
that he has trees years old that have
produced two thousand gallons of olives
to the acre. This would be equivalent to
250 gallons of oil to the acre, and the
oil finds n ready market at s. gallon.
The yield of one acre would thus be ST.
250, which, for hundrcd-acre ranch,
would be pretty fair income. But
these figures are not represented to ap-
ply to any except the very choicest trees
and an uncommonly good year. But
even computing the profits of olive cul-
ture at as low figure as one-tenth.
twenty-acre ranch would support fam
lily very comfortably after six or seven
years of waiting. One of the great adj
vantages OF olive culture is the fact that
irrigation is not needed. In climate
where there is often such Il scarcity of
rain as in California, this is q matter OF
much Importance. The olive tree also
grows very old. There are trees in Asia
Minor that are known to be over 1900
years old, and are still in full bearing
In considering the profits of fruit cul-
ture, however, the dangers of insect
pests. disease. and overproduction must
be kept in mind; and these are usually
passed by without mention in the glow
ing descriptions of southern California.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
Good Reasons for Declining a Challenge

Good Reasons for Declining a Challenge
Apropos of dueling NJ. Albert Delpit
relates in Paris very amusing anec~
dote that will bear translating. One
dav one of his confreres called on him.
He had had a quarrel with gentleman
at his club over the card table. In his
anger he had thrown two candelabras
and a clock, the whole of the mantel
ornaments, at the head of the gentle
man, and, not satisfied with this, he
wanted to send him challenge. M.
Ivan +. Woestyne and myself, whom
he had selected as his seconds, tried in
vain to make him understand that what
he had already done was quite suffi-
cient. He would not listen to us and
so we won't to call on his antagonist.
This gentleman was merchant, and
he received us with the utmost polite
ness, but on our explaining the object
of our visit said:
''Gentlemen, | refuse absolutely to
give any satisfaction to NJ. X
''AhE'
II will never fight with him."
'Indeedr'
"Nor with anybody"
MAY we know the reasonF
''Certainly."
He took a cigar, lighted it with all
the calmneSs of a man who felt perfect
ly certain of himself, and resumed.
Gentlemen. why do people fight duels?
Because their honor is at stake. Well,
am not afraid to declare to you that
there are two kinds OF honor. If one
of you two should receive an insult you
would be dishonored if you did not
fight. Being public men you belong to
the public. AS for me, on the contrary,
am a merchant. If was to fight q
duel my honor would be gone. My
credit would be dead. l would not be
able to get even note at three months
discounted"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
An Interesting Fact,

1t is an interesting as well as signifi-
cant fact, says the Providence Telegram,
that native Rhode Island parents are
not as prolific rs those of foreign and
mixed descent. The families of New
Englanders are not, as rule, as numer-
Gus as the families of their ancestors
were, and in numbers, fall behind the
offspring of ordinary couples of alien
nativity. To say that New Englanders
are deteriorating physically is an asser-
ton that will appeal to no observant
and sensible mind On the contrary,
both physically and mentally, the aver
ageNew Englander of to-day is probably
the superior of his progenitors, as far as
we can judge fran pictures, histories
and genealogies The late Mrs. Church,
i'll did not hesitate to tell her lady hear
ers plainly the cause of the decline in the
propagation of the race. But since her
death we have not heard word on the
subject from any quarter. The pulpit is
quiet; the ministers combat the follies
and ordinary vices of the day, but the
great ulcerating crime they have nothing
to say about. Are they afraidP
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
What a Frog Eats.

The Whaley Brothers recently placed
in their aquarium large edible frog as
a curiosity. That the monster might
not be lonesome among the golden carp
and little turtles, small frog was
placed in the tank to keep him COM
pany. The sequel proved not only that
no love is lost among frogs, but also
that frogs stomach for digestive pow
er is about equal to that of an ostrich,
which distils fat and royal plumage
from a diet of rusty nails. One fine
night the frog kept as companion dis
appeared, and then the turtles began to
be missed. Five were sold from fifteen
in the tank, but the stock of turtles
steadily dwindled down until only five
remained, The turtles shells measured
on an average about two by two and
one-half inches. AS the turtles disap-
peared the frog increased his rotundity,
and his aldermanic proportions at last
excited suspicion that the batrachian
was swallowing his neighbors. A con-
ference was held and it was decided
that the frog should be opened for the
good of the community in which he
dwelt. The frog sat innocently blink
ing, but moved for no stay of proceed
ings while the knife was being whetted
for his dissection. He died without
even squealing, and wEar his stomach
was explored one turtle was found, as
lively as Jonah in the whale, waiting
for something to turn up. He had
spent night in solitary confinement,
and was we'll dru@ged. There were
remnants of several turtles in the frogs
stomach, which showed he was not
wrongfully executed. The one saved
had been long enough in the frog for
the digestive acids to work upon the
shell, which was soft and sloughing off
along the edges. He was replaced in
the tank. and now is known as the
JONAH of the lot. He measures 2!
by 3 inches across the shell, and is as
lively as u cricket. This investigation
showed that Il frog can digest turtle
shell as well us meat. No more frogs
will be favored with such feeding
or0unds NOylrich CONN., J BnlIetin
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
PULLMAN'S PALACE
Drawing Room or Palace Coaches,
And go through TO
Niagara Fails, Saratoga, New York or

Is
Niagara Fails, Saratoga, New York
Boston.
This cannot be done by any other ronte. as no
Other road runs thi ongh cars or Palace Sleeping
C0uches TO OF through any place on LAKE HAU
TAUQuA.
The G,oss complete arrangements have been
made for the transportation of passengers TO
the Sunday School Assembly hound tri tick
cts direct to Fair Point (Chautauqua) are on
sale in all the principal cities wa the New York
PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio Railroad. and baggage
will be checked to the Assembly GrOunts.
For Descriptive Pamphlets. Tickets to Lake
wood and return, and to Niagara Falls and re-
turn, good for stop-over at Lakewood, apply at
the Offices of the NeSy york, ReNHsyi-
Vania 81 ohio Railroad A. ~ q W. II
II } Also ut Offices of connecting lines Vest and
South
TICK FITS are now on sale good 1oi9 for re-
u. u. COOPER, A. l. CLARK.
Gcnn Manager, Acting Gen Pass'r Ag't.
Cleveland. O., Cleveland, D.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
Sale of Real
Estate.

TN pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
/ Of Portage County, Ohio will offer for sale
at pnblic auction on
saturday, the Thirtieth Day of September.
1882,
between the hours of one and three O'CLOCK p.
m of said day, on the premises, the ioiioWlng
described real estate: Situate in the Village OF
Ravenna County of Portage and state OF ONO;
and known as being Village Lots Nos Is. Il x
and 23 in IL. l.. Days Second Addition 10 thG
Village of RaVenna, as the same are marked
and mum bered on the plat of said addition. and
recorded In Portage County Records.
Lot No. 1s is appraised at $25C; o.,
appraised at four hundred hellars; ana
Lot No. 90 and the south half OF lot No, y Is
appraised at five hRndred dollars.
TRRMs OF SALK:-Ore-third cash down; one
third in six months and one-third in twelve
months, with Interest. Deferred payments 10
be secured by mortgage on the property. sold.
j. II. NICHOLS, Admir-,
with the will annexed: Of H. Il Day, dec'd.
Ravenna, August End. 1882. T27-aw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16

A Chicago woman claims that it is
safe enough to walk the streets OF that
city at night. She says she has fire.
quently been on the streets at O'Clock
in the morning, and no man ever spoke
to her. Yes, we met her once after two
o'clock, and she had an umbrella and +
revolver, and looked mad. Of course
no man would address her.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
PORTAGE COUNTY HEDGE CO.
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MANAGER


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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16

YOU'RE rs sweet as a peach" he
said, patting her softly on the cheek.
''4es," she murmured, smuggling still
nearer to him, I'm clingstone.H
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16

A Washington couple were married
in 1857; divorced in February, 1882; re-
married July 2, 1882; re-divorced Sept.
22, 1882. Such is life.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
ror7TCE

THE undersigned has been duly appointed
4 and qualified as executor Of the last will
and testament of Matilda Upson. deceased late
of Brimfeld Township, Portage County, Ohio.
GEORGE w. BOOSINGER.
Brimheld, August 29th, 1882, 7Sl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
Lakewood, N. Y.

This favorite resort is now entering upon its
Ninth seasonand continues to hold its place in
the front rank of summer rcsolts.
To those who seek rest viii hout sta gnation,
pleasure without excitement, the delights OF
rural life without it's incOnyenicuces and the
Lakewood recommends itself strongly to favor
more beautiful spot would be hard to find.
With lP picturesque cottages surrounded by
trees its velvet lawns slOpirg Gown to the
Lake thechurch with its spire; the a cat hotels
with their cool and shady verandas; and the
the lake II the fore2 round, itpresents perfect
picture of rural loveliness,
,;LAl<EW OOD. .orig gfhally called" Lake View
from the extensive view of the Lake and It's
surrOt neings to be had from this vicinity, is
d1i ectly on the line of the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16

When a professor distributes his cir
culars he has Il pupil in his eye.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16

A sweet note-the hum of hon
bee.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
MAIN LTNE-GOING EAST.

Accommodation train leaves Cleveland Union
Depos at 30 p. m, arrives Hudson As D. m,
RaVenna l.I5 y m.
All trains connect at elbow Creek for W hQel.
ing ana Bellnire
RSS1 Express runs ParlOr Car Cleveland to
Pittsburgh. Fast Line runs through Sleeper tr
New York. Day Express rams through sleep
er to Pittsburgh,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
TUSCARAWAS BRANCEE

TUsCARAWAs BRANCFT
Trains leave Bsyard at l2 % p m. ana 5 30 p.
n., arrive Minerva 213 p m and Is D. n,
arrive Dover % p. m. and 03 D. m, New
Phlladelphia % m 7.E5 p. ia Returning
leave New Philadelphia al IS p. III. and Z rs Il .
IA. Dover at 7.20 q. IN. and 25 p. m. Minerva
at - m. and SIS p. N. Bayard at10.O0 a
m. and 345 p. m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-16
New York Penn. 3 Ohio R R.,

tFormeT7y A. Is G. ". z. RI
On the ,uthern border OF Lake Chautauqua,
AMI is not re achcd by any other railway.
The through New York, Niagara Fails, Bos-
ton and Saratoga Express trains pass directly
through this beautiful and popular resort. aud
all trail stop regularly at Lakewood Depot TO
deliver and take on passengers. Conductors
are i9sti ueteh TO give stop-over checks on all
thro Zh tickets WhathGr reading good for stop
oVeI st This should be uadcrs tood as Civ
iug passengers the right to reach Lakewood in
through crrs and when they are ready to re-
sumo theil journey, they can step right into
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
Grossly E1nyChrnied

1t is strange how wild rumors without the
least foundation will out-travel the PLAN,
unvarnished truth. Dallas has at present
only two cases OF mild small pox and two
of varioloid, which are guarded by watch
men to warn away the public; yet CORES
pondents here Of foreign papers have sent
out reports of an exaggerated character,
besides stating that the citizens here were
panic stricken" Such is not the case, but
on the contrary the four patients are CON
valescng, and Dr. Fields the health
officer about whose case so much
has been made on the outside
has nothing bat varioloid and yesterday
morning he informed Mayor Crowdus that
he would be out in day or so, and would
be able TO resume the duties of his office.
The reports are of course greatly exaggsr-
ated in the country, owing to lhe wild ru-
mors that have gone out, but they are err
roneouS in the extreme There is no dan
ger whatever TO those who choose to visit
the city. This warm weather has prevented
any spread Of the disease.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
Shootinc M Mesnnitc.

a shooting scrape occurred Sunday after
noon at Mesquite, in which h, S. KIM
brough, prominent merchant of that place
and editor of the "Mcsquter," and J, l.,
Thomas, railroad agent at that place, were
the actors, Ii appears that they had some
misunderstanding in regard to freight mat
ters, when Kimhrough published the fol-
lowing paragraph;
Talk about cheek, but when depot
agent asks to see your invoices in order To
collect freight bills, we think such agent
takes the cake, and that all exhibitors of
the aforesaid quality of human inquisitive-
ness should take down their signs
Thomas took umbrage at the article and
demanded retraction, which wound up in
a fist fight terminating in some pistol pruc.
tice, in which Thomas fired five shots ana
Kimbrough four, none of which took effect.
Thomas was in the city yesterday, and
Swore out two warrants for the arrest ol
kimbrouGh, one charging him with assault
and battery with intent TO kill and the
other charging him with carrying q pistol
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
Tho Car Works,

Perhaps one of the most important I'M
dertakings ever commenced in north Texas
are the car and agricultural implements
works now being constructed by Colonel
James Il. Simpson, Sam Pettrman, J. NJ.
Brosius, Governor John G. Brown, and
their associates In Dallas. So quietly and
uno5trusivcly have this company proceeded
That the work now being commenced had
well nigh escaped the attention of the press
lhe location of the shops has been made
upon five acres Of land purchased of Cap.
,ar w. III, Castor, and lying Immediately
between the Texas Trunk and Texas 4
iacilio railways, and at their point of con.
Junction. This location enables the ears
OF the Chicago, Texas Il Mexican Cen.
lral, of the Texas & Pacific, and OF
ihe Trunk road 10 run directly into
The shops Upon this ground there will at
once bc erected building 9O0Si5 feet for
,ne car shops proper, y building S0riO feet
lot The blacksmith and repair shops, an.
other building S0x30 feet for the carriage
anu wagon shops, and yet another s0xSt
,eel Tor foundry. The company have now
purchased and fully paid for all necessary
IRON turning lathes aud planners, asirty.
morse power engine, Fay planners aud
mtNblutcl fhN
combined hub. boring and mortising ma.
ypnlnes, Fay turning lathes for wood work,
nanohards spoke aud axe handle lathe,
wagon axle machines, drill presses, rcsaw.
ing machines, complete force pumps.
Emory wheels, gig.saws, grind.stones, shat.
rug, pulleys, hangers, betting. etc. ,ad inflni.
yum. This machinery Is now In Dallas
rrssady to be placed In the proper buildings.
me company have also purchased aud
palu Tor full foundry outfit consist
Jug OF cublows, fans, TASKS, ladies
patterns, etc. All the dry and
Mell seasoned white oak and ash that could
W found IN northeast Texas, has been pur
shased, aud twelve carloads Of tue finest
Mnl1e OAK, seasoned for over four years, ha.
YIN IN delivered 10 the company In this city
a.hihey have bought and have now, also
iissin. sd in'this city, 1880 dry oak spokes
ssivbtelloes; 400 seasoned hubs and am
~ material, Of superior quality, TO con
~, ,hauct at once over 30 wagons. In addition
. W.. cempany have purchased six complete
,esoi q blacksmiths aud wagcn.maker'l
WIS The company have the local pstro
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
Elegant Toilet Preparation.

Hair dressing and restorative is found in
London Hair Color Restorer." II seldom
fails to restore gray or faded hair to its orig
inal youthful color and beauty. Falling
growth Of beautiful young hair, soft, glossy
and luxuriant. 1t certainly is the most
clearly and effective hair restorer now be-
fore tie American people.
A.. y .Iihson, Tarrytown, Duchesscoun.
tv, ~ T., writes; Or. Swayne Il Son
Philadelphia; GENTs-I enclose postoiiice
order Tor eight dollars, please send me one
dozen London Hair Color Restorer.n II
has stopped my hair from falling, and re-
stored Il to its natural color, 1t has proven
satisfactory in every respect. The Lon
don Hair Color Restorer" can be obtained
at all the leading druggists at rs cents I
hottie.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
An Owl in o Tomb,

At funeral which took place at Beech
wood Cemetery few days since. an incident
occurred which served to frighten more than
one party who attended il, A coffin contain.
ing the body of deceased friend misplaced
in the vault, and the mourners were leaving
it when moan was heard proceeding from
where the coffin lavl A general scare was the
result, and it was som time before the idea
struck one of the party that il might bc-a
case of suspended animation. An inyestiga
ton was made of the vault by a deputation
OF the most courageous Of the number, and
it was found the mornsprp-
ceeded from n large owe
which had gained access Despite the
solemnity of the occasion, some OF the par
ties could not.restrain their mirth -[0ttawa
Canada Free Press.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21

mage of three railways secured. and will con-
s'ruct for Colonel Keller his street cars, and
propose, IN part at least, to supply Dallas
ana the adjacent territory with the best
wagons, buggies anu carriages ever con.
'structed. All classes of engines. boilers,
reapers, threshers, plows, etc, will be re-
paired, and all foundry work done.
An Artessn well will at once be
commenced under contract to guar.
antee water at 100 feet, from which well the
company propose not only to supply their
own shops, but to furnish water for the en-
glnes of the three railways convergiug at
their works The most interesting feature
connected with this enterprise, is the fact
that the company has paid cash for every
thing, snd does not owe dollar to any
man. Their lands, machinery and prop
erty, are fully paid tor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
Leg Bail.

The police arrested u man Sunday night
on the charge of vagrancy, who gave his
name as Tom Grigsby, and locked him up
in the station-houSe. Yesterday morning
he was arraigned for trial in the city court
and the mayor fined him on the charge,
AS he marched down the steps with the
other prisoners in charge of the officer he
remarked that he would get bail, and reach.
ing tho street, he ran of at full speed M
Commerce street, So sudden was II that
the officer In charge was no little discon.
certed, He could not well leave hi. pri,.
oners and so Grigsby got the start and made
good his escape.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21

Office OF WACO Daily Examiner-W Waco,
February Is, lSS2-Having been member
OF the Texas Benevolent Association TOR
the past six mouths, and also OF secret orders
of similar character during the same
period, | take pleasure in stating the Y. b.
A. has not cost me, for mortuary assess
ments, exceeding one-sixth the amount
paid for same insurance in the orders.
Dues are about equal in each The Y. Il.
A. relieves me OF all Lodge duty, which, to
a business man, is worth more than all other
considerations. IL. W. HUBBY,
Proprietor.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
THE TEXAS
marriage Aid Association of Dallas, Texas
Incorporated and Managed by "a Number
OF the Leading Citizens and business Men
of the City of Dallas.

Incorporated and Managed by a Number
of the Leading Citizens and business Men
of the City of Dallas.
1t will he the object of this association TO
encourage marriage, promote virtue and
economy, and endow homes of the yonnp,
The directors and incorporators are w. III.
Lennon, W. II. Thomas, W. Ill. Prather,
!. NJ. Terry, A. c, Audrey, +. NJ. Cockrell,
j. Il. Franklin and I, S. Burnett. The OH.
GERS are, W. III. Lennon, president: Q. NJ.
Terry, Vice-preSident; W. III, Prather,
business manager I. S. Burnett, assistant
business manager; A. G. Ardrey, secretary,
and w. II. Thomas, treasurer.
Any unmarried white person or child can
become member for $500 No one person
can hold more than five shares, each of
when cost 50, and traws 90 cents per day
each. Eighty per cent. of assessments is
placed in the marriage fund for the benefit
OF certificate holders, and will always be ex-
hausted before an assessment will be made
len per cent. of assessments is reserved ms IA
SINKING iund for the benefit of certificate
holuefS, ana ten per cent. OF assessments is
nsed Tor the expenses of the association An
assessment of 81 on each share is made at
every marriage, unless the surplus on hand
be sufficient to meet the demand of the
marriage, but no assessment is had so long
as the 50 per cent fund is on hand. No
dues are required. No assessment is greater
than one dollar.
In case of failure to marry within two
thousand days from the date of member
ship. at the expiration of that time each
certificate held will draw 81 900, for which
an assessment will be made, as in case of
marriage.
Persons desiring positions as solicitors
VIII see or address the Assistant Business
Manager
For general information, call at the office
OF the Association or address the Secre-
tary. Applicants for certificates of benefit
shares, in this city, will see the city soic-
itor of Dallas, Mr., John W. Wright, No. 4,
ll.eGrand building, Austin street, Dallas,
Texas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
A Serious Accident

Saturday evening as Sam Brooks, an en-.
ploye on the Trunk railroad, was walking
along the roads track, In high state OF
intoxic,tion, when near Simon's station he
made misstep and went over the emhank-
mont, falling distance of some twenty
feet, breaking his right leg above and below
the knee aud sustaining serious internal
injuries. DR., Rutherford, the physician
who attended him, found II necessary TO
amputate the limb, and Ht last accounts he
was in precarious condition.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-02-21
The Rain.

1t rained again Sunday night, and it was
the hardest rainfall of the season. 1t poured
down, fairly flooding the streets and swell
ing the smaller streams, and the Trinity
river is rapidly rising, and the elevated
pike through the bottom is immersed again.
Look hear, said an old colored man yes
terday morning, dis wader beats Mr..
Noah's flood all hollow, fur il has
bin rainin forty-four days and nights
on de stretch. 1t rained all OF
yesterday morning, terminating in a
sleet. About O'Clock in the evening the
sun shone out brightly, and continued to
shine the remainder of the day.