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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27
Girls In Odd Stockings.

s'Scarlet stockingsP Yes, they're all
the CO." said Chestnut street hosiery
dealer yesterday ''But that isn't the
latest craze. by any means" P"
"What is the latest fashion, thenP'
"Why, Saturday morning had three
young lady customers who came in and
bought three pair of red and three pair
of black hose. I was somewhat sur
prised, and asked the object. In each
case was told it was not considered
the proper caper to wear two red stock
ings now any more than it is to wear
two black ones"
swell, what on earth were they 60
ing TO doP"
'.Wear one of each kinda scarlet
stocking on one foot and u black one
on the other. It's fact. assure you.
And the fashion is gaining ground, for
this morning 1 have had several more
customers on the same errand. Black
and red, you know, are striking and at
the same time becoming contrasts. -
Philadelphia Nea0s. .....
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27
Eapth=Mavements In Chilli, -

In all only ten known Chilian cIaters
can be pronounced with certainty to be
now active volcanoes. Obviously the
nsighbO-hOOd of these subterranean
furnaces cannot be regarded as belong
ing to the quiet regions OF the earth.
No part of the earth's surface is so pro-
life of earthquakes as the western half
of South America; and here they are
more frequent and severe on the Pacific
coast than on the eastern side of the
Andes. On this coast they are often
accompanied with scenes of horror and
woe that surpass description. To the
direct consequences in the loss of life
and the destruction of buildings are
frequently added the rayages Of fire
breaking out in the ruins and eonsum-
ing all that has not been already 6rushr
sd. The seaport towns are exposed to
a still further danger of destruction by
the rushing tidal-wave which follows
the extraordinary retreat of the waters
with which the earthquake phenomsna
are usually accompanied. These evils
and more were suffered in their worst
form during and after the earthquakes
of March, 1881, with which Mendoza
was visited, and August, 1868, which
talA WbstG " thHstlfRBHD4C StApSSA w bbt0
coast, with many towns,
With these volcanic and seismic phe-
nomena is associated steady elevation
of the Chilian coast, which has amount
ed, according to the indications of the
shore terraces. to from six metres at
Cape Three Mountains, to three hun.
dred and ninety-seven metres at Com
eepcion, within the present geological
period. Darwin has averaged the rate
at about seventeen centimetres year.
The Island of Santa Maria, in the
northwest of the Bay of Arauco, rose
three metres during the earthquake of
1885. but afterwards sank to its old
level. Depressions also seem to have
taken place in former periods. The ell
evating force is more intensive in the
Chilian Andes than in the neighboring
countries, and. as 1t Is still In operation.
it is still destined probably TO carry the
loftiest peaks of the Cordilleras TO a
still greater height. The frequent oc-
currence of the ending huapi-Indian
for island-in the names OF prOmOntor-
les, indicates that many former islands
are now connected with the mainland
The islands of lmeleb and Quehui, in
Chloe. are at present separated only at
high water. and appear 10 be approach
ing A permanent union.-Dr. hGrt
Ochsenias, in POT'Hiar Science Monthly
for NOrrmber.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27
In q Hurry.

A negro woman entered life insur-
ance Office and asked for the manager,
A gentleman stepped forward and ask
ed if he could do anything for her:
SIS vessel de man whut pays out
money when folks die?" .. .-..ttg
Eyes if their lives are insured in our
company
"Yas sab; vas. Wall. my husband
whut's named Rufe Evans inshored in
dis heah place some time ago, an /
thought dat I'd call roun' dis ebenin'
an git de $500. ..-... .-.....
when did your husband die?"
''He's dead just about now, sab, case
when / lef' home de doctor he say de
po' man couldn't live more den fifteen
minutes longer, an reckon L hab
been bout dat long walking frum de
Perkins block ter dis place. Yon see,
Ill need some o de money in de fun
raj. Doan Wanter to go dar lookin'
sloushey an like--look heah man aim t
Yer gwine ter gin me der money? Hat
ter fetch OF stifikit dat he's dead, yer
sayg fer's de fust man | eber seed
whut wouldn't believe de truf when its
tole him. All right. sab, III SEN roun'
he corps on er dray, DatA be- stifikit
huff "-ArkdnsaW Trareler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27
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A viliainosis Dog.

A dog belonging to BA-s. Which
was great favorite of theirs. and re-
garded as of thoroughly irreproachable
training, was charged by one of the
neighbors with worrying sheep ut night
The family rebutted this charge on the
ground that the dog was fastened in
their kitchen at night, and was never
lei out until the servants came down in
the morning. t..si;iHr q
The farmers persisted. however, that
they knew the dog well. and had seen
him going from the sleepfold, though
he had managed to escape When
this was urged 50 strongly as to make
il imperative ON the B--s to take some
further steps. one of the daughters
volunteered TO sleep in the kitchen and
watch the dogs behavior -
When they made up the young lady's
bed, the dog seemed very restless and
strange, but by and by he settled down
and all was silent. -,.s-. -....s
A little after midnight he got up,
came to the bed, and shifted about un-
til he satisfied himself that the lady
was not awake. Then he leaped into
the window seat, lifted the catch of Il Q
shutters, and opened them. Then hs
undm the latch of the window, which
he opened, and then disappeared.
After a long interval he came back,
closed and fastened the window and
shutters, and finished by licking his
own feet and the marks which he had
left by springing on the floor. To the
terror of the seeming sleeper, he now
came and closely scrutinized her; but
she kept still, and he at last crept off
to his own bed. ...-.. ....f -t-s
As soon as she heard the servants
stirring, the lady rose softly and slip
ped through the door. But the guilty
dog had marked her. He sprang up
and made dash at her with most un-
disguised fury, for he saw that his Sc
cret was discovered and his character
blasted by one whom he now regarded
as hateful spy.
Fortunately, she got the door fast
shut in time, and at once alarmed the
house. But the dog was now so fur
ious that no one dared go into the
kitchen. and at last gun was brought,
pointed through an aperture, and he
was shot dead. Pentland Rerisited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27
A sta,;st;c;an estimates thattbe num,

A statistician estimates that the num-
Der of deaf mutes in the world is rough
ly estimated to be from 700, 900 to 900.-
600, and of these 63 per cent. are said
to be born deaf, the others losing their
hearing by different accidents. The
number of deaf mutes in Great Britain
amounts to probably about 10000. To
meet the educational wants of these.
there are on the face of the globe S97
institutions, containing 26,473 inmates
of both sexes, and employing over 2, 900
teachers. Australia has institutions,
Austria-Hungary IL, Belgium 10, Bra
zil l, Canada z, Denmark 4, France 81,
Germany 80, Great Britain and Ireland
46, Italy 35, Japan 2, Luxemburg /,
Mexico 2, Netherlands 3. New Zealand
1. Norway z. Portugal |, Russia 10,
Spain z, Sweden II. Switzerland IL,
United States IS, Bombay l,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27

The famous Ridglcy house at Hamp-
ton. Va. wri es correspondent is one
Of the historic country seats which has
maintained its stately superiority for
100 years. 1t was built in 1888. and
stands in the midst of an estate of {, 900
acres. The facade of the house is 1870
feet in length, with offices attached.
The spacions grounds aud terraced gar
den are a model of the kind A WASH
ington gentleman mentioned that he
had often been one of fifty visitors
entertained there when each had a bed
the same night.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27

A singular and an interesting qnes-
ton is pending in the United States
District Court in Oregon. A lady in
jured by the accidental discharge of
revolver while travelling in a Pullman
palace car has brought suit for $25, 600
damages. II appears that the porter,
to whom the weapon was handed for
safe keeping by another passenger, let
it drop and caused it to explode. to the
injury of the lady in question. The de-
PENDANTS lawyers are trying to show
that the porter was not In this instance
performing one of his duties, and that.
therefore, damages for his carelessness
ought not to be paid.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27

There is a new joke on Mark Twain.
An Italian publisher announces a trans
lation of the works of Marco Duo, fur
tlter translated as Samuelo Langhoms
C1eminsin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27

III G. Il. BELDEN, Il
.aYsf0IAN ANDEsURaEoN,+O at
Residence. King street. frst door south OF
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-11-27

Attorner and connse1or at Law possesses
suuerior Facilities. for making collections in
All parts Of the United States. Once over
First National Bank, Garrettsvflie. Ohio. ta
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27
THE MAINSTAY OF NEW ENG.
LAND.
a Story ApropOs of the Superiority of
Beans Over Fish Brain Food.
Near York SIN

New York Sun.
''Look alive, nowg' shouted a red-faced
sailor to a waiter in a Water street res
taurant.
"Aye, aye, sir" replied the waiter, tax
ing the Captains measure, and marking
him mentally for a plate of corned beef
and cabbage. "Wot shall l bring along
side?v
'Bring me dish of Marblehead turkey.
and look alive,' repeated the customer,
who moment later was deep in the mys-
terry of baked beans.
''That's new name for beans, isn't IT 20
inquired a person at the same table.
my father called 'em So" replied the
skipper. ''I'm Beverly man myself, and
we consider that a0ur beans lie trifle
closer to the wind when close-hauld than
on the East coast. Beans is the mainstay
of New England folks. They talk about
fish maxim brain; tell We it's beans.
Why, Lord bless yel Look araound here
in New York. Look at your prosperous
Americans. They're most Of 'em bean
eatin' Yankees. Deprive Down Easter
of his beans, and l tell We you hit him
where the coppers off. Ever hear the
story of Captain Elder Mugridge?
No? Wall, he was elder and
skipper bOth-a mighty pious man
and once he took trip as far as New
York; big thing for him. Wall, they got
struck with contrary winds, and bowed
off shore about fifty miles. Along comes
one o these here Cunarders, and, SEEM
the schooner flynn her cOlors union down
In distress, they slows up and sends off a
boat, and after a hard pull in heavy sea-
way they halls the schooner, and the mate
sings aout: Schooner ahoy! Ye sinkin'?
Not quite so bad sings aOut the Elder,
1but we're aout o. beans. Kin We let us
have potp Wall, they say that mate
nearly bust his windpipe a swearn'.
There was poetry writ on that" added
the skipper
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27
PASSENGERS

Per steamship City OF Savannah. for Phila-
delphia-Mlss Annie Champion. Julian Schley
and wife, VIM Anderson. T j Rogers, Mrs /
w Raw, Miss L Smith and servt, 7 Ballantine
and daughter, John c Mccall, Mrs Anna II
Hull, X H Downing, Miss Dibbie Downing
Miss NJ b Downing, W A Redding and wife,
and steerage
Per steamship Tallahassee. from New York
Rev L J Early, Rev A NJ Palmer. Rev A }
Palmer. Rev ID Knowles, Rev w n Searlea, &
MOller and wife, ii MOller. c Moller Jr, Misses
M0ller, 4 Moller, Algy Moller, W X PomerOy,
Mrs J " Davidson, Miss Weeker, Chas GrOh.
& Cro5sman, a Meyer, q RANKIN, Z Mundee,
L Z Jones, Z w Wright, g Orme, W ( Bar
rett and wife Miss c Harrison, JnO Harrison,
Harrison. } W Harrison and wife, Tyson,
Copeland. Wilcox, Burns and wife. i
Cane and wife, \ Hays, NJ II Ravin, } Null
doom, c Martns0n,W Williams, MIR Williams
Peggy Hamilton (cOl.
Per steamship NacOochee. for New York
MIR Boran, james M0tt, a II Hampton, G Z
Nicely, DIR II + Nicely. ID Z Tyler and wife, Miss
Jennie I.amphier, Mrs baltimore. Mr. Smith
W Sager, f Howe ana wife, Mrs Foster, DIR a
A Stone and wife. DR. + p Grswold and wife
J Il NanDusen, Z W Leonard, VIM Pattison
f Groesbeck, Z G jackson and wife, II Nj
jackson, Miss Josie jackson, Ross BannisteT
Mrs Harms, NJ Rannister and wife, Mrs J :
Casey. L r Barrett. NJ III Barrett. James Me-
NaughtOn. w ii Blu relI. John SaVarese, W 4
Epley. Mrs VIM Rover, J Halliday and wife
Mr. Langsdale, y Harvey. Mr. FIR 4ncisco. Bll
Clutc. Horace Perry, Eugene Baker. Mis-,
Eva > Hammond. Mrs d Hammond, Mrs a
Sanger and sons, Miss 4 NJ Barber, Mrs S
y Moore, Hiss J Z Miller, Mrs stevens, Misses
Coventry, + J Lewis. Z { Adams. { keafer
ID Il Kenyon, John Holland and wife. Miss
Hattie Jackson, Miss Jessie jackson, Mis-
Jones (coloredl, Hardaway (cOloredA and 3
Storage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27
a GOVERNOR AS A BANDIT
KILLER.
He Sustained the Character satisfac-
tOrily.


He Sustained the Character satisfac-
torily.
While Gov. Crittenden is before the pub
lie SO prominently in connection with the
Patti kiss, says the Kansas City Times.
an anecdote may be mentioned in which
he has also figured as the veritable slayer
of Jesse James. A few weeks ago a gen.
tIeman and his wife were travelling from
New York to St. Louis in the same car
with the Governor. One of the Paris.
France, Judges of Appeal was also pres
ent, but, unfortunately, he could not sDeak
a word Of English. The wife of the gen.
tleman happened to be an expert linguist.
and soon entered into conversation with
the Partisan Judge, who explained that
he had read in the French papers Of the
terrible reputation which Missouri bore
and he had accordingly placed Il large
sum of money, with which he was travel
ing, underneath the cushion of the seat.
He Furthermore stated that he felt
profound respect and admiration for
the gallant Governor, Crittenden, who
had slain the noted Missouri bandits
with his own hand. The lady, seeing the
opportunity for good joke, asked him if
he would like to see the Governor. and
the delighted Partisan replied that that
was the last thing necessary to make his
cup of happiness run over. The lady then
approached the unsuspecting Governor,
with whom her husband was personally
acquainted, and explained that the dis
tinguished Frenchman desired to be in
troduced. The Governor, with a bland
smile, stepped across the car, and the for
malties were gone through. the Governor
being introduced unknown to himself as
the killer Of the James boys, and the
Frenchman responded that he was indeed
too happy to make the acquaintance of so
brave, distinguished, and heroic a gentle
man. The above story is told by distin-
guished St. Louis gentleman. at present a
visitor in the city, who was an eyewitness
of the transaction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27
HENRY IRvING's DEATH SCENES
His Method an Innovation, Which IL
True to Nature,
Chicago NeaCs.

The critics do not seem to have noticed
at least they have not commented upon
the natural way in which Henry Irving
cOunterieIts the death struggle upon the
stage. The American actors inYaria bIv
fall backward when they come to The
death scene IN their tragedies; Mr.. Irving
talls forward, full upon his face, and this.
we are told by physicians and soldiers. is
the natural way with those suddenly over
taken. by death. In a recent conyersa-
ton, Capt. Lee, of the regular army, said
that IrYIng's death in s'LOuis KIP was the
most natural bit of acting he had ever
seen. he had been witness of numer-
Gus shooting affairs upon the border, and
ne mad noticed that when man was shot
ms head fell forward upon his breast. and
ms DOdy fell IN the direction Indicated by
the head.
Capt. Lee visited the field OF Gettysbwrs,
the day after the battle, and he found the
dead, in ninety-nine out of a hundred
cases, lying fiat upon their faces. Ameri-
can painters invariably represent thedead
upon the battle field as lying upon their
backs. Perhaps they do this for the pur-
pose OF dellneatlng death upon the counte-
nances. The French painters as inYari-
ably represent the dead with their faces
downward, preferring to more subtly con-
yey the idea of death by an outstretohed
arm, a cOnYulsiveiy ciutched hand. on
some other small but hideOusly artistic
detail OF the phenomenon ofdeath. Irving
IS the only actor we know of who has de-
ned every stage tradition and custom and
dies on the stage as people off the stage
dle. The innovation is a pleasing one and
should pass into custom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27


So great is the influence of sweet-minded
woman on those around her that it is al
most boundless. 1t is to her that friends
come in seasons of sickness and sorrow
for help and comfort. One soothing touch
of her kindly hands works wonders in the
feverish child; few words let fall from
her lips in the ear of q sOrrOwing sister do
much to raise the load of grief that is bow
ing its victim down to the dust in anguish,
The husband comes home worn out with
the pressure of business and feeling irrita-
BILE with the world in general, but when be
enters the cosy sitting-room and sees the
blaze Of the bright fire and meets his
wife's smiling face he succumbs in mo-
ment to the soothing Influences, which act
as the balm of Gilead to his wounded
spirit. We are all wearied with combat
ing with the realities of life. The rough
schoolboy flies in rage from the taunts
of his companions to find solace in the
mothers smile; The little one, full of grief
with its own large trouble, finds haven
Of rest on its mothers breast; and so one
may go on with instances of the influence
sweet-minded woman has in the social
life with which she is connected. Beauty
is an Insignificant power when compared
with hers,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27

Tybee, April %, 800 D n-Passed up, steam
Z ship VIM Crane. schr Geo p Hallock.
I Passed out. steamships NacOochee, CITY OF
/ savannah, barks Tikoma LBr), Svea (Swl,
/ Stella (NOr), Mary Graham fBr).
Waiting, bark Disp0nent Nor.
Wind W, light: fair.
New York. April 26-Arrived. Celtic, Egypt,
/ Chattahoolhee Delaware, Richmond.
Arrived cut. str City of Rome, banks Alex
andrine, Alfred, BehTend.
Homeward, strs City of Augusta, Konigen,
Lady Cairns.
Plymouth, April 24-Arrived. bark Ashantee
(Brl. Grant, Savannah for Reval.
Reval, April Arrived, bark Pailas Nor,
swansea, April 23-Arrived, brig Ida CBr),
James. Coosaw, c.
Boston, April 24-Arrived, schr June Bright,
Barter. Savannah.
Cleared, schr Tiuie Vanderherchen, Bate
man. Roc port to load foT savannah.
Baltimore, april 24-Cleared. schr Island
City, Voorhees,, savannah and sailed.
Georgetown. ID G, April A-Cleared, schr
Thos Van Glider. Van Glider, Jacksonville.
Philadelphia. April 24-Cleared, schr An
drew Nebinger, Smith, Fernandina.
Salem, April A-Arrved, schr Watchful
Calhoun, Georgetown, s c.
Brunswick, Ga, April 24-Arrived, bark
julius port, Pellica, 0pOrtO; schrs Flora
Rogers. jameson, Charleston; Z 5 Newman.
Keys, Savannah; Carrie Jameson, Collins,
Ba tmOre.
Cleared, schr Jno shea, Clark, Baltimore.
Fernandna, April 24-Arrived. schrs VIM
Bryant. Stubbs, New York.
Georgetown. : c, April 24-Sailed, sehr
Hazard. Dayton, New York.
Jacksonville, April 24-Arriyed, steamer
Mystic. Kemp, Georgetown. ID c: schrs Track
less (Br), Clear, Nassau; Hattie Darling (Br),
Pierce, Nassau.
Cleared, schrs Twenty one Friends Barrett,
New York; Zimri Wallingford, Willetts,
New York.
Key West, April 2-Arrived, steamer
Hutchinson, Brown, Havana for New Orleans
land proceeded).
Sailed, schr Mary Jane (Br). Albury, Mas
sau; Helen Montague. Green, Pensacola; Lii
lie White, Roam. New York.
Pensacola, April 24-Arrived, schr Robert
Ruff. Mackeprang. Progreso.
Port Royal, 5 c, April 24-Sailed, ship Her
mann Ger, Bunje, Greenoek.
Fernandina, April 25-Arriyed, steamship
City Of san Antonio, Wilson. New York
Darien. April 2l-Arrived, bark Bragio
Utah, Brigneto, MontevideO; 25th, bark Al
bOn Nor. Jacobsen, Cette.
Cleared 25th, barks TheOdosius Christian
GER, Barrow; Quattro qtal), Zinc, Penarth
Roads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27

lowed him, they have reached the
respectable figure of $500, which Billy is
going to invest in good, profitable land
when he goes out West to join his mother,
as he will do in very little while. as the
spirited dame has been successful in re-
capturing the base deserter, and both are
living in state of prosperous and amIca-
BILE truce. Her bowels of affection have
yearned since for her eldest born, and as
after due. inquiries she has been lucky
enough to discover him, there is no holding
back Billy any longer. So all we can
wish him is hearty ''God speed''-to all
snc oh a him and like him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-27
A GREAT WELL OF GAS.
Natural Light and Fuel from the Biggest
Well In the World.

The greatest well of natural gas known
to the world, says a Wheeling, w. Va,
special Of the 22d instant to the Philadel-
phia Press, was struck at Wellsboro.
twelve miles north of here, this morning.
At depth of ,2S7 feet the reservoir was
tapped and the fluid rushed out with such
force as to throw the heavy tools high in
the air and demolished the derrick. Up
TO this time all efforts to cap the tube and
control the gas have been futile. A light
has been applied and the glare on the sky
is visible thirty miles away.
In quantity this we'll is estimated to be
half greater than the famous McGreiger
well. Nearly $l,000,000 have been spent
in this vicinity in boring for gas, but
Wellsburg alone has been successful,
having now three wells in operation.
lighting and heating the town, melting
iron and glass, and entirely super
seding all other fuel. The last well will
be piped to Wheeling, and supply the nu-
merous mills, furnaces and glass houses
there.