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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21


'And what do these poor creatures
work atP' 1 asked; ''the women, l
mean, whose. husbands go out every
day to get work at the docks, and who
in SO many cases return at night
empty-handed?" The pastor was moth
ing if not practical. What do they
work at? Look here" He went to the
corner of his study, and in another
second had covered table with va
rious articles of clothing from pair of
mems moleskin trousers to smart lit
tie out-of-door trimmed hat for the
well-to-do baby. Twas asked to exam
anime a pair of moleskin trousers as
stiff as board, lined with soft downy
material from end to end, and pro-
vided with seventeen buttons and the
accompanying button-holes all stitch
ed. These trousers are supplied to the
women with the two main seams al
ready stitched by the sewing machine.
and what do you think the middleman
or sweater can offer for the lining,
stitching, buttoning and button-holing
of this nice, smart pair of moleskin
trousersP Actually he can offer two
pence farthing pair! and a woman by
working her fingers to the bone when
in good health, can make four pairs in
a day, and earn tenpence thereby. The
trade has positively lowered the price
of moleskin trouser-making; or, rath-
er, the poor in desperation have COM
peted against themselves, and cut their
own throats. The price for pair of
moleskin trousers used 10 be twopence-
halfpenny, but one day some wretched,
poverty-stricken seamstress went to
the sweater and said: "For Gods
sake, times are so bad that if you
promise to give me a lot to do l will
do them for q pence pain" From
that moment the price of moleskin
trousers went down in the sweating
market. Lawn-tennis aprons! Well, the
young ladies look very smart in them
at summer time, and they are asso-
ciated with holiday time and merri-
ment, with laughter and kind faces.
Do some of the young ladies know that
the maker of very pretty and tanci-
ful one only gets farthings for it, and
that she can only earn, when the Joy
Gus game is in full swing, 18 pence
day. Baby's hat! Who does not know
the look of baby's hat so crisp and
crimp and overturned, the tiny, head
dress of leghorn, adorned with cream
white puffs of ribbon. How many
mothers who crown the brows of their
first-born with the be-ribboned bit of
finery know that the woman who
shaved at it received tiVepence half
penny for her trouble, and that she
may consider herself lucky if she can
get'2 shilling and 6 pence dozen for
the infants hoods which keep the
children's heads warm these winter
days in the perambulators. London
Teleqraph.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Tilden's Wines.

While l am discussing Tilden's
books and what will become of them
when he is done with them, will add
that more interesting question than
this to many of Tilden's friends is the
ultimate disposal of his wines. The
Tilden wine cellar is storehouse of the
mellowest and finest juices that ever ri
pened on the slopes of the Rhine.
Rhenish is the pet weakness of the Sage
of Grammercy Park, and thrilling stor-
les are told of his stores of matchless
brought out only ON very rare occa-
sions. There are few men in the
world who are sufficiently near to the
old mans heart to have a sip of the IA
nous Steinberger Cabinet or Imperial
Toquay that slumber in his cellars. A
bookworm who has his wines ripening
with himself, although he may be a
canny politician and even selfish
man, bannot be altogether juiceless.-
N, Y Times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
First Aid to the Injured.

/. Bites of all sorts are painful, and
il not treated with expedition and skill
they sometimes prove very dangerous.
The most common kinds are those re-
ceived from dogs mosquitoes and bears.
cobites.
2. One seldom if ever gets bite
when out fishing.
8. Ii about to be bitten by dog,
while serenading or foraging in a mel
on patch, Immediately take some vio-
lent exercise in order to preserve n
good circulation. For instance, run a
mile or so without stopping.
4. Never stop running because there
is man with club apparently chas-
ing the dog-sometimes he is encour-
aging him.
5. If this does not accelerate the
action of the heart, climb the nearest
tree.
6. Do not get down again for the
purpose of rescuing the sample of your
trousers. This is one of the dogs per-
quisites and he wants it for his scrap
book.
z. When a mosquito begins TO bite
do not slap him. Some authorities in-
sist that you should let him finish and
then offer him toOthpick and an after
dinner cigar.
8. The above rule applies strictly to
mosquitoes and must not be extended
to include dogs or bears.
9. On suddenly entering a parlor
where the mistletoe hangs, you may
surprise young man apparently in the
act of biting young lady on the
cheek. The symptoms which follow
this generally include violent bllshing
and a tendency to talk about the wealth
er. The most popular remedy is sol-
itaire ring applied to the third finger
of the young lady's left thand.-Lve.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Science Applied to Common Life.

He sat by the stove in Michigan
avenue store full twenty minutes be-
fore speaking, He spread out his legs
to encircle as much of the fire rs possi-
BILE, drew his sleeve across his nose at
regular intervals, and there was n
strong smell of burning boot-lcatler as
he finally looked up at the grocer and
said:
"Can you tell me why combustion.
causes 4 draught?"
mo, sir, was the prompt reply.
'1t is positively wonderful how ig-
noraut the masses are on scientific sub
jects," continued the man rs he helped
himself to an apple. ''Can you tell me
why this isinglass in your stove is not
consumed by the heat?"
Il guess it's because you keep all the
heat off" was the sneering reply.
''You are a liar, sir, and you say that
to excuse your ignorance. Now, then,
what pressure does water exert on the
human body at a depth of sixty feet?"
''rll exert pressure on your body
if you call me a liar againr' exclaimed
the grocer. What do you want
here?"
Il want to ask if you understand
the principle by which birds tlyP"
''You get out of this! | have no
time TO fool away with such nonsensen''
Nonsense! pipcd the old chapi
''why, l don't believe you know the
amount of oxygen that you consume at
each respiration. -
The grocer laid hold of the man to
draw him to the door, but he caught
Tartar and was Hoped on his back.
Il exerted force of about one-eighth
horse power to accomplish that" said
the old man as he knelt on the pros
trate body. "A dead blow of twenty
pounds from my list would tiatten your
nose, while two pounds additional
would crack your skull"
Cit off Il me, or I'll slay you."
II seize your hair with clutch equal
to the grasp of a hand lifting fourteen
pounds OF iron and | bump your head
on the floor with force equal to nine
pounds"
Let 90 my ha'rr' yelled the grocer
as he kicked and struggled.
"You are now using Il force equal to
eight pounds to the square inch," said
the old man as he bumped him again,
''but it is useless. | shall now exert
lofce equal 10 lortE-elGnU SfaSSnOppefS
to shut of your wind. and L will then
administer a kick equal to the force
necessary to upset a cord of four foot
wood"
When the grocer got up the man was
across the street.
police! Policen' shouted the victim.
You exhaused six gallons of oxygen
in the first yell aud five in the second"
called the scientist ''but it was simply
wasted. Twill now make off at one
quarter of the speed exercised by an
antelope in outrunning lion. Good
by, sordid tlesh-pot, good by. "-DetroH
Free Press
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
A Lover Four Years Old.

The power of love at first sight was
forcibly illustrated in a street car. A
tine looking child of about four years
entered with mother and took a seat
on her knee opposite nurse who was
holding one about three years of age.
Both were total strangers to each other.
After the car had gone nearly half a
mile ir was stopped for the four-year-
old and its mother to get out. Without
a word having been said the child sud-
denly clasped the younger one in its
arms, and kissed it long and lovingly.
The car driver was waiting patiently,
and the mother tried to Separate the
two, but it was of no use. Some little
time elapsed before the arms were uu-
clasped. Not syllable was spoken.
The four-year-old slowly made its way
out of the car. and the younger went
back to annihilating large cake with
out betraying the slightest emotion.
Two ladies of uncertain age smiled au-
dibly. The old gentleman drew a red
bandana and blew blast like a west
ern congressman on the floor of the
house of representatives.; but the kiss
ing went on. The younger ladies SEEM
ed to understand it, but the reporter in
nocently hid his face behind paper. !
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
According to "Monsieur.T .

The French Figaro publishes the fol-
lowing amusing incident, which is said
to have taken place during one of the
state dinners at Berlin, and at which
the late Lord Beaconstield and the Mar
quis of Salisbury were present:
Prince Bismarck, who is well known
to be great eater, filled his plate with
cherries; the Marquis of Salisbury OBJ
served it.
Prince" said he suddenly, ''what
you are doing is very unhealthy"
WHAT" said Prince Bismarck, IN
astonishment.
you have just swallowed two cher
ry-stones.
''You are mistaken" said the Prince,
with marked coldness.
"Neverr' replied Salisbury, with that
hauteur which characterizes the proud
English aristocracy.
.Monsieur lie Marquis!" said Bis
marck, his eyes shooting fire.
1t was at this moment that Lord Bea-
consfield came to the rescue.
Perhaps" he insinuated, in his
softest voice, ''you are both right; your
Highness must be so occupied with SER
ious thoughts that you might inadvert-
emily have swallowed tiny stone.
''Two!' interrupted Salisbury, in
decided tone.
''Or two," continued Lord Beacons-
field as calmly as possible; land you,
my dear Lord and colleague, enjoy
such good sight that nothing escapes
you. Now, Prince and Marquis, will
you allow me to decide this difficult
question:"
''How?" murmured Bismarck.
Your plate, Highness, if you
please"
This last was in English, the cores
pendent adding that Lord Beaconsield
was the only diplomatist at Berlin who
never talked French. The plate was
sent to Lord Beaconsfeld, who at once
emptied the contents on the table. All
eyes were now fixed on him. With his
long, bony, agile fingers, covered with
precious stones, he began to arrange
what looked more like child's game
than an occupation worthy of such
distinguished Minister. He put all the
stones in line, and placed stem on
each stone. Then in that clear, pierre
ing voice that has so often moved the
House of Commons, the English Prime
Minister began to count one, two,
three, and so on to forty-seven stones,
and likewise with the stems till he had
counted forty-nine. The proof was
there-two stones were wanting.
Bismarck rose and said in an agitated
voice: marquis, you are rightr' then.
turning, said in loud voice: Lord
Beaconstield, you are a great manr'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

The Boone Qowa) Standard, printed
at the home of Kate Shelley, the hero
inc who saved q railroad train from
destruction. and who was presented
with medal by the Iowa Legislature,
says of her ambitions: Next to the
love of mother and children the ono
great hunger of Kate's existence is a
substantial education. For this she is
willing to sacrifice those things which
most young girls esteem-gay clothes,
society and that spirit of go which so
fills the blood from Is to 20 She has
made brave start in her books, and
clambered with tireless footsteps over
the first rude stones which hedge about
the base of the temple of knowledge"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Make an effort! Every young man
intends to make an effort. He is 90
ing to do wonders. s.You Just wait,
he says, confident in his own good in
tention and abilities. I'm Show YOU
some day" Show lis now, lad! Show
us now! Now's the time! You'll never
have better. We can't wait; we are
anxious to see you begin. Let us at
once see you animated by the practical
purpose of doing-not by the dream of
doing-and then we will cipher up the
future for you. Make an effor,! Even
if you fail the first time-a hundred
times-that's no matter. Stick to it.
The result is inevitable! 1t is only
those who back out who come to grief.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Medical Students i'm Vienna.

The various courses continue to be
we'll attended, and some of the regu-
lar university lectures are frequented
by Americans, at least by such as can
breathe for an hour and half in an at
mosphere as sitting as that of n police
court The Germans hatred of oxy-
gen is astonishing. He seems to drink
in carbonic oxide with plant-like avid
ity, and blooms in the air of a lecture
room where even the tabled western
medical student would quickly droop.
But bad air is one of the least of the
obstacles with which the fastidious for
eigner has to contend in Vienna, for
here bad manners flourish to degree
almost Incredible The VIENNA medi-
cal student is a polyglottic, nondescript
being. He may be Russian, Hungar-
ian, German. arbarian-almost any
thing except gentleman. This idea,
which at first exists only in the form
of Il suspicion, becomes an assured fact
to man after he has spent two or three
months in daily jostlings with the
aforesaid. So discourteous is the unru
ly student at times. SO persistent is he
in his determination to pace his broad
back between any object of interest
and the rest of the spectators, that pa
tience ceases to be Il virtue, and he re-
ceives forcible hint which even he
cannot disregard. But considering the
number of nationalities represented
here, the students relations are gener-
ally harmonious.
Few American physicians study
abroad without spending some time in
Vienna. Some stay only two or three
months, others, interested in special
studies may spend many years, but
probably everyone remains a little
longer than he had intended. There is
something in the busy atmosphere of
the great hospital, the society of ones
countrymen and fellow-students, and
above all in the abundance of opportu-
mites that is very attractive to the fresh
conner, and that it is hard for one to
leave behind. In some respects Wen
ma will probably never be equaled as a
center of medical study.-Cor. Ne.0
York Medical Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

The Duke of Calvino, who was cap
tured by brigands on the evening of
the 18th of November in the neighbor-
hood of Trapani, italy, has been re-
leased by his captors on payment of a
ransom of $50. 900 francs by his family,
who never expected to see him alive
again. he being very obese advanced
in age, and afflicted with a nervous
malady. He had passed thirty-hve
days with the brigands, and. strange
TO say, the treatment he had received,
though by no means pleasant, has had
the effect of completely curing him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Mrs. j. j. Astor has sent 1,063 home
less children to the South and West
in the last few years, at an expense of
nearly $4,000. The reports show that
in an immense majority of the cases the
transfer has resulted in great good to
them, and TO the satisfaction of the
families 70 Which they were sent -NeW
Y0rk 2fi5une,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe is well
preserved for lady who has reached
the scriptural limit. Her figure is not
heavy, her face is of q thoughtful cast,
with features expressive of some de-
cisiveness and strength of opinion.
Her gray hair is plainly arranged. She
dresses with simplicity, and has an air
of New England domesticity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

In lecture at the Lowell Institute,
Boston, Professor Wood gave some
very interesting details regarding the
phenomena of spider life. The female
is much larger and tiercer than the
male, who, whilst paying his address
cs, is constantly in a state of daL ger.
Three different kinds of thread are spun
by spiders for their webs. A scientific
experimenter once drew ), 3,48O yards of
thread or spider silk from the body of u
single spider. Silk MY be woven of
spiders thread which is more glossy
aid brilliant than that of the silk
worm.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains Nos, 3, 4 and % on Main Line and
Mahoning Division run daily, and between
Cleveland and Pittsburg daily. Other trains
daily except Sunday.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Coaches run as fol-
lows:
On Nos / anc 8. between Chicago and Hor
nellsvile. via Marion and Chicago u Atlantic
Railway. Parlor Cars between Cincinnati and
Gallon, and between Hornellsville and New
York.
On Nos. and IL between Cincinnati and New
York uetween Chicago, New York, Albany
and Boston. via Marion and Chi ago & Allan
tic Ry (no sleeper between A lbany and Boston
Coach betw' en- Chicago and New York. via
Mansfield and p. F. w. & z. Ry.. (E. & e. Line)
On Nos and 5, New Fast Irains) between
Cleveland and New York, and Pullman rraw-
ing Room Buffet Sleeping and Hotel Coache.
between ST. Louis and New York in connection
with .. Il M Ry
CONNECTInNS:-At Cincinnati with roads
Ry.; at Mansfield with the F. w. u G. kv:
at Creston with Wheeling Il Lake Erie R. r :;
at Leavittsburg, with Mahoning Division OF
N. Y. 2. Il o. K for Cleveland, Youn gstown
and Pittsburg and local points: at cleveland
with roads dlverglng; at Shenango with
4. Il K at Meadvile with Franklin Branch
at Cory. with X. y. Y & Z. K r., and Penna
and Niagara Falls; at Salamanca with n y
l. w. K. K. and r. u P X r.
So"stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets
A. e, CLAKK.
General Passenger and Ticket agent,
CLEvELLED,O.
j. M FERRIS,
General Superintendent.
LLEVELAND. o
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

The sand of the Desert of Sahara is
of II yellow color, and consists of about
80 per cent of well-rounded quartz
grains and 3 per cent Of teldspar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
Horse Shoeing and
Blacksmithing.

| 1OHN K. SPERRA
q Has removed his Horse
shoeing and Blacksmith business to his lot on
the corner of Cedar and Prospect Streets in this
village. where he is prepared to do all kinds of
general Rlacksmithing work at lower prices
Than heretofore. Tea-6
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21
STEAM SHIP LINES.

FNICKETS on the following Steam Ship Lines
i can be Purchased from the undersigned:
On the North German Lloyd-THE RED
STAR THE AMERICAS, TIL T. ROY AL M ALL
and THE EFLORIO RUB ATINO. an Italian line
These lines carry passengers from New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore to any of the prin-
cipal ports on the European coast, and from
said ports to New York. Philadelphia and Bal
umore Connected with these lines are Rail-
road transportation to al y points In the int.
j. ". DussRL. spscialAgeat
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Newfoundland dogs are fast crowd
ing out the pugs as pets to be taken oEt
on promenade.
Ella Wheeler, the Wisconsin poet,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Positively Cures Night Losse. spermatorrhea,
Impotency Nervous Debility. and for all weak
and Positive Cure. Tones up the debilitated
system, arrests all Involuntary dischar0 5, re-
moves mental gloom and despondencv, nd e.
stores won" erful power to the weakened or
gans. k8e With each order for TWELVE
packages, accompanied with five dollars. we
will send our GUARANTEES to refund the money
if the treatment does not effect cure II Is the
Cheapest and Best Medicine in the market,
Full particulars in Pamphlet. which we send
free to any address. sold by all Druggists
One package, 80 cts ; Six for 81 60 or sent by
mail on receipt of price. 10y addressing the
MAGNETIC MEDICINE co, DETROIT,
MICHIGAN.
Guarantees issued in Ravenna by H. WAITER
MAN. 732-1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

Cornell University has an Egyptian
student. He is a bright young fellow
and particularly gifted as speaker.
Prof. Huxley says he rests himself
by reading novels-Mr. Besant's in
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-21

The Marquis of Lorne will write a
book on Canada. and the Princess
Louise will illustrate it,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-04-22
Changed Hands.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 19.-Announce
ment will be made tomorrow of q change
In the management of the Kansas City
Journal. A. j. Blethen for four years
general manager, retires having sold his
entire interest of slightly less than one
third to q company for fifty thousand
dollars. j. B. Lawrence assumes the
duties OF managing editor, and J. A. Mann
business manager. The growth and
prosperity of the paper during the period
of four years has been remarkable, it's
place among the leading daily papers
having been established in that time. Mr..
Blethen is also president of the Kansas
and Missouri Press association from which
position he will Withdraw on severing his
connection with the Journal. The rela.
tions are stated as altogether cordial, and
the change is made purely for bust ness
reasons.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-04-22
THE "wAGNERIASs. "

The first meeting of musical organiza-
ton to be termed the "Wagnerisns," took
place at the residence of Mrs. NJ. Donohoe
last Thursday evening. Quite large num-
Der were present and much enthusiasm was
exhibited. Miss Hattie Jsynes was elected
PRESIDENT pro tenn, and explained the object
of the society TO be the development of
whatever musical ability its membership
might possess the awakening of spirit in
accord with all that is purest and noblest In
music, and also TO promote q social and
harmonious feeling among music loving
people. 1t was decided to regularly incor.
porate the society and the following officers
were elected:
Mrs. John Montgomery, president; Mrs.
NJ. Donohoe, vice president; Miss Hattie
Jsynes, secretary; Miss Cora Demuth,
treasurer Misses Ssllie Potter, Kate Faul.
haber and Battle Jsynes committee of in
vitation.
Misses Sallie Potter, Anna Simonds and
Hattie Jayues gave several very fine selec-
tions of music, after which the society ad-
journed to meet again at the residence of
Miss Hattie Jaynes next Tuesday evening,
when the election of officers and final ar
rangements will be completed.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-04-22
OSCEOLA ITEMS,

Tie building boom continues.
john 81. Lucas is attending supreme
court.
MIR. Robertson, of Schell CITY. is in
town canvassing for the Peoples encycop.
edis-
Put st. Clair county down for John III
Lucas for congress from this distI let and
the old ticket of 1876.
james Axtell, representing the Hanni-
bal Printing company, was interviewing
our county officials last Thursday.
Miss Pesrley, daughter of John r.
Hammond, died suddenly at her home,
three miles northwest of Osceola, ON last
Wednesday evening, of heart disease. She
had been absent from home during the past
winter. Her health failing, she returned
home about month ago, and told her
mother she came to die. She continued
able to be around the house, and at no
time was she confined to her bed, but con-
tinued to grow weaker until on "Wednesday
evening as she SAT in her chair she fell
asleep, never more to awake in this world.
Deceased was amisble, beautiful and ac-
compiished.