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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
A Tenderfoot Playing Cowboy.

In the rotunda of the Inter Ocean
hotel here, says Cheyenne (Wyoming)
correspondent of the New York Mail
and Express. met yesterday an old
friend, whom had last seen in a city
of the east. He was, albeit, brown from
exposure, looking weak and i'll, and
both of his hands were wrapped in
bandages. Inquiry developed that he
had spent the past year on a Colorado
COW ranch, and that his injuries were
the mementos of reckless attempt to
acquire the cowboys art.
This spring the ''outfit'' to which ha
had attached himself gathered up its
COW ponies from the various ranges on
which they had passed the winter, and
began feeding grain, preparatory to the
coming cattle roundup. One morning
the foreman ordered the boys to saddle
up, and ride over the home ranges
was begun.
As the party passed a bunch of range
cattle the foreman's S keen eye fell upon
steer whose brands were strange to
him. The order Rope that Texas
steer, boys" was hardly heard by the
cowboys before lariats were whirling in
the air, loose reins flying, and the wild
chase began. The steer ran gallantly,
but the corn-fed horses of the cowboys
gained rapidly upon him. My friend
was riding a noble pony, and soon took
the lead in the chase. Riding at the
heels of the flying steer, the encircling
lariat whirled aloft. The cast was
made, and the wide moose settled around
the broad horns.
As the lariat tightened, my friend
tried the cowboy practice of slipping q
loop over the saddle-horn, thus effectu-
ally securing the animal at the other
end of the rope. He slipped the moose,
but it was over his arm instead of the
saddle-horn, and like lightning's flash
he shot from the saddle. Retaining his
hold on the bride reins they followed
him over the horses head, and their
loop caught his other arm. He was
now attached to a wild Texas steer and
frightened COW pony pulling in op-
posite directions. Torturing pains shot
through him, and he felt that he was
being dismembered.
His senses were mercifully leaving.
him when he heard the loud report of a
pistol. The torturing strain relaxed.
and he fell to the ground insensible.
When he came to himself he was in bed
at the ranch, swathed in. bandages
He owed his escape from q horrible
death to the ready presence of mind of
two cowb boys. They were hard on his
traces when he roped the steer Taking
in the situation at glance. one Of
them shot the "buf'' in his tracks, while
the other severed the entangling bride
reins at one stroke of his keen-edged
bowie. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
Dan sickIes Surprised the Dog.

General Daniel Z. Sickles, who, for
some reason or other, prefers crutches
and an empty trousers leg. was an OBJ
iect of especial regard during the pa
geantry. 'Oh. Dams hero. l guess"
sald an old campaigner, land fit into
his division, but just the same I've got
somethin' ag'in him. See that dOgP"
and he pointed to brute of particularly
mean aspect and Sinking manner.
HE amt got no spirit-you can see
that, ehP OF course. Well, that was
once the breeziest, sassiest, proudest dog
that ever gnawed a bone. l loved that
dog like a father. Well. brought him
to town for Decoration Day. In Broad
way we met General Sickles, ! stopped
to look at him for hadn't seen him in
ten years. He was swinging along on
one leg and two crutches. The dog
scrutinized him a minute, and must
have thought to himself: There amt
no danger in a man with one leg,
cause he can't kick out with the only
foot he's got to stand on So he Civ,
q yelp an snap at Sickles' heels-l
mean heel. Good Lord! The General
lust swung himself on his crutches, like
the pendulum of a clock-kicked plump
from his shoulders, as 'twere-and the
dog was knocked about half a block.
He sneaked back to me, but didn't bring
q mite OF his usual air. He amt come
to himself yet. an he never will A
whole lifetime of astonishment was
kicked into him in that one instant, and
his mind is all gone. shall shoot him
when get home If he don't die OF soft
, enine Of the brain sooner."-M =.
Letter il he AIeany yoyrnGt- .~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
Coke ON Etiquette,

Speaking of Judge Coke to Con-
gresham from his state this evening
drew out the following, The Senator
lives down ON Sixth street in strict re-
tirement. Nobody is allowed to visit
him without first sending up his card.
When the recent spell of warm weather
was at its height the front door was left
open one evening. 1t happened that
two of his political friends from Calves
ton were in the city and seeking his
residence. Seeing Judge Coke through
the lighted window, they assembled and
knocked at his door, Being asked to
enter. the visitors stepped into the room,
and were about to greet the Senator
joyfully, when he said:
.'Gentlemen, regret to say that it is
rule of this house that the cards of
visitors must always be sent up to me.
l have to request that you will observe
the CUSTOM"
Certainly we WILL" was the abashed
reply as the visitors backed out of the
apartment. They rang the bell, gave
the servant girl their cards. and waited
patiently for her return. They were
anxious to humor the old mans eccen-
tricities. The girl reappeared, and the
visitors almost tainted when she said:
Senator Coke is not in Washing
ton Gossip.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
A Thoughtful Man.

The pioneer sat in the Office of the,
Lick house, the Lick house observatory,
and gazed thoughtfully upon the pass
ing crowd. He was not young man.
and he looked as if his mind were dwell
ing upon the past and its cares and
troubles. There was sad expression.
on his face. very sad, and a white.
haired old fellow went past the Window
slowly.
There's old Jim Pelter," said the
pioneer slowly. Dear me! l haven't.
seen him for years.
WAS he an old friend of yoursr'
'.You bet Yes. He was always a.
serious and thoughtful kind of fellow,
and many's the fishin' trip I've taken
with him. We went away for a week
once. Thoughtful! WAL you should
have seen how thoughtful Jim was.
We started off to be gone week. and
Jim he says. FL fix things all right
and when we got out in the woods. sure
enough Jim had looked after the grub.
He had six gallons of the best whisky
and ten pounds of bread. Thoughtfuls
You bet" "-San EraDefseo Chroaiels 4
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
The Presidents Money.

The President of the United States al
ways uses new money. He never gets
any old notes. except in change when
making purchases. His salary is paid
him in monthly installments- "a. l66. &C
on the last day of each month-and the
treasurer always makes it point to
send him notes of the latest issue. MIR.
Cleveland, as his predecessors have
done. keeps a private bank account
with Riggs & Co., and makes deposit
the first of every month, reserving
enough from his salary to pay current
expenses and setting a good example by
putting the rest aside for a rainy day.
/ am told that his account has shown a
balance as large as S35,OOO, as he has
an income aside from his official salary.
While he has never been a money-getter
and has earned in his profession all he
has ever made. MIR. Cleveland has an
economical disposition and no luxurious
tastes like his immediate predecessor.
Before he entered public life, when he
was making from 5000 to $4,000 a
year by his practice and could have
lived like a lord, his expenses, l am
told, were never more than 500 a
year, and he enjoyed life as much as
most men do. His frugal habits were
acquired in youth, for he was not born
with a golden or even a silver spoon in
his mouth, and he has found his
pleasure in hard Washington
Capital.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22

unlike what poor Jack Leonard had
been two years ago.
"Yes, think it's very likely there is
a resemblance" calmly observed Aunt
Sarah, when Silvia Gray noticed it.
The Leonardis are distant relatives of
ours. Poor Jack! wish he was here
to-day"
Yes" said Silvia, slightly softening,
Jack was very nice.-very, only lit
tie outre"
So the brilliant winter days and eve
nings, full of music, charades. operas
and carpet dances, glided along, and
Captain Leonardo became constant
attendant on Silvia Gray. A handsome
couple they made, and people began to
whisper at the possibilities OF an early
wedding.
'.Now WISH" said Silvia, enthusias-
tically one day. that you could have
known my cousin Jack! Dear old Jack!
You remind ME of him Captain Leon
ardi."
Il shall be jealous of this Jack, if you
rave about him any longer" ;" said the
captain, smiling.
Poor Jackr' sighed Silvia; 81 think
he liked me. :"
Come, said Silvia, that is scarcely
fair question. OF course, l liked him
"a little"
MISS Grayr'
yes, Captain Leonardo"
Suppose l were to say that 1 liked
you great deal-that loved you"
'Oh, Captain Leonardi"'
Would you say me mo- or 'yesP"
YES" she whispered. "a score of
times-yes!"
"Do you really love me. my darlingp"
You know that l love you, Giacopo." ="
with soft reproachful eyes.
IF l were poor beggar in the Via
Marina, would you love me still?" he
catechised her with tender earnestness.
Yes" she answered steadfastly.
'.For myself onlyp"
"Oh, Giacopo, how can you ask these
cruel questions?"
Il like to be sure" said the captain,
serenely. :Come here, little one, and
kiss me. and let me slip this circlet of
diamonds on your plump finger. All,
here comes Miss Leonardo
Silvia ran to her. with eyelashes wet,
with sunshiny tears.
''Oh, Miss Leonard" she sobbed, 81
am engagedP'
Aunt Sarah lifted her eyebrows.
''To-JackPn said she.
ITO Giacopo." corrected the beauty
''to Captain Leonardo"
We'll" said Aunt Sarah, she's
Jack"
Silvia turned round, with face of
pretty puzzlement.
'Jackr' she repeated-"Jack!-"
Say it again. sweetheart" caressed
Captain Leonardo, tenderly imprsoning
her hand in his. "You don't know how
sweet it sounds. And, Silvia"
"Well?"
''lf you would rather our marriage
ended in an elopement than the regular
church wedding"
Silvia gave a little comprehending
cry; the scarlet blood suffused her face;
she clasped both hands over her eyes.
"Ohm she cried, Il see it all now,
Oh, Jack! Jacki how could / have been
so blind-how could I?'
But in vain she strove to draw her
hand away. Captain Leonardo held it
fast.
you have promised me, my DEAR"
he declared; ''you have promised, and
shall not let you 60"
"And don't want you to-" whispered
Silvia. IL think always loved you,
Jack. even when you were a great awk-
ward boy. But now
And her bright shy eyes, timidly
lifted to his told the rest of the tale.
Aunt Sarah smiled to herself as she
crept away.
My little plot has succeeded" said
she, las thought it wouldr'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
An Overcrowded Profession.

What proportion of the young men
who register as students are eventually
admitted to the bar?" was asked q we'll
known lawyer the other day. ut would
be impossible to give figures" he an
swered, ..but it is safe to say that the
proportion is a very small one. The
great trouble for many years past has
been that boys are brought up to look
upon a trade as degradation. If they
show any considerable amount of smart
ness at school. fond and doting parents
insist upon it that they must study
doing their children a grievous wrong.
especially when it is necessary for them
to earn living at an early age. A hog
graduating from the high school in the
senior class most always wants to be a
lawyer; it is, he thinks. the most gentle
manly of the professions and the easiest
| to learn. Some friends will probably get
| him in a position in lawyers office,
where he will earn So or 81 a week
with the privilege of studying. II he
has any talent for it and his parents
have any money he is all right, but If
either of these conditions are wanting
his whole life runs a chance Of being
spoiled. By the time he has studied for
two or three years he often finds out
that he can not live on the paltry salary
he is drawing, and even should he pass
his examination and become full.
fledged lawyer. unless he has some
money to live on till he gets practice
his case is not at all bettered.
Il have known at least dozen young
men who commenced to study law when
they were about 16 years old, and. who.
by the time they arrive at the age of 19,
found that they had wasted a valuable
portion Of their lives and had really
nothing to show for it. Nothing was
left but to fight out life's battle on an
other plane. One young man knew
became an attorney and then commit
ted suicide A few are fortunate enough
to get places with men who will take an
interest in and really help them. but
these cases are as one to five hundred
| PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22

AWestern newspaper writer says: "a
more remarkable sight than the mouth
of a great whale recently stranded on
the coast can hardly be imagined. The
tongue would have been a large load
for dray of the largest size. and sew
eral men could have slowed themselves
away in the enormous mouth. The tip
of the upper jaw formed curious
and shapely bonnet Complete draw
ings of this whale and the only perfect
ones that have ever been made can
be found in the library of any of the
scientific societies Of San Francisco.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
Not So Bad for the Farmer.


= Uralh groWefs and other tlIEefs OF tha
soil, who feel like complaining at the
low prices of farm produce now prevail
ing should remember that agricultural
interests are not alone in the matter Of
depreciation of prices. the fact is that
during the past seventy years farm pro-
ducts have increased largely in price,
while manufactured articles have de-
creased. An interesting comparison Of
prices for farm produce is shown in the
following table. compiled for the Milling.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22

Netting pigeons is simple and effec-
tive method of capturing the birds by
wholesale. A pigeon net is section of
ordinary small mesh fish netting, made
to cover an area of ground. when laid
fat sometimes 20 BY 40 feet in extent
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22

Here are enormous differences against
the manufacturers and in favor of the
farmer 1t would appear that agricul-
ture has really been favored at the ex-
pense of mechanical industry, and the
grain growers and general farmers
should cease to consider themselves the
only class of victims of the present de-
pressed business conditions
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22

Certainly in ''the good old times" so
often regretfully referred to, farmers
were not overpaid, and these figures
show that farm labor has during seventy
years increased over 100 per cent, and
the selling prices of farm produce have
increased from 100 to 400 per cent. On
the other hand, the comparison of man.
ufactured articles show large decreases
as may be seen in the appended fipures-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
FOR - ALE!

DURE THOROUGuBRED LA NG S II
COCkERELS,
from the great Egg Producers and Winter Lay
ers. Eggs in season st 81 per 49,
Gil AS. A LAUBERT.
Ravepna o.. February 9h 1895
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-22
G. II. GRIFFIN,

~ENTIST. Office oEer First National Bani
~ ONCE hours fr0n. i. N. to D. m,
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PETER FLATH.

Dnothier and Merchant Tailor, Hats, Caps
and Furnishing Goods. Phenix Block Main
Street. RavenpR. Ohio
TlNA i'd. 1895. ".
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Business Cards.
J. FL. NICHOLS,
J. III. DUSSELL

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Once
In Phenix Block over Second National Bank,
RaVcnna, Ohio.
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PERSONAL.

Miss A. M. H.--Nanuscript received and VIII be
read.
q. E. Boorman.-Send your copy alony. VIII
see what we can do with it.
Finance Commissioner Hardenbergh attended
the Bankers Convention In Bostoa last Tuesday.
Inspector of Sewers James Paslster don't look
like exStreet Commissioner McArdle for five cents.
4 ssBennie" R. Bedle SON of Ex-Governor Bedle,
has bought sea- in the New York Sock Exchange.
City EDITOR Osgoodoy, of the Bayoane hsr1d, has
resigned aud gone to Buffalo, his homs to b. ad
mittei to the bar. a
Senator Joha r Mcpherson is member of the.
Green wood Lake association. and au OCCASIONAL
yisi tor at their clubhouse on the lake.
Postmaster Ourran, of Hoboken. has appointed
two assistants 10 the persons OF George ". White,
Jr.: and ex Assistant City Clerk hilip Kitsohner.
Peter Henderson has been appointed by Cover
lnor ALBEIT to represent Hudson County At the
National Farmers Congress, in st. Faul. MINI,
next week.
TIE Jersey City Dramatic Club has added to its
strength by eecting to its mem Der ship two Of the
fatrer sex in the persons CT Miss Carrie Z. Brown
and Mrs. B. +. Newton
3 Corporation Attorney Miuturn. OF 3boken, is
making preparations for trip to Chicago where
he goes as delegate to the Irish National Conven-
too 10 convene there sh lrtly.
Editor Wilhelm &. Heppenheirner, OF the New
Jersey aatZslung. entertained party OF fsisnds
in celebration Of his 24sh birthday at his residence
rs sherman avenue. last Sunday evening.
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Of this city whose views the TATTLER has
been at some pains TO secure. The COM
pany's tracks must be elevated. There
is no escape from il. Sooner or later the
company will have to come to it; and the
sooner it comes to it, the pleasanter the
opinion the community will entertain to-
wards that vast and busy corporal on.
Col Scott hesitated at the expense. He
was disposed to ask Jersey City to help
bear it. The city was 10 no condition to
stand the expense, and even if she had been,
it is doubtful if she would have consented
to the outlay. Time for action cannot be
longer delayed, and the company will be
wise and prudent if, without waiting upon
the city, she goes to work herself to make
the needed improvement. The surface
road means death to people or
injury: and every injury means outlay, in
the shape of damages, by the Company
The horse-car collision alone cost the Com
pany over 10000. It has, besides. with
its surface crossin IS, to maintain an army
of fagmen and gate-tenders at nine points
in the city. The saving of these, with incl
dental sources of expense that do not occur
to us Just at this moment, would 60 far
towards covering the interest upon tae out
lay the construction of elevated tracks
would involve. It is an easy descent from
the Point of Rocks to Greene street, and
the plan is in every way feasible. It is not to
be doubted that the people would consent
TO give up Greene street, for safety at all
the others, and that is about the only sac
riice they would be required to make.
Washington street might be saved to pub
Tic use by an arched way, such as that at
the depot in Philadelphia. .
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lengths in front IL Nora NJ, second, who
led Monarch, third, Ev neck length.
Time % AIutuals paid SIS. GO,
second race / mile. Jim Gray won by
Ave lengths with Rieo second and War
renton third Time, 1.55. Mutuals paid
81 20. aes1
Extra race Mamie Hunt won easily,
with Princess second and Vic third, Time,
j :233. Mutusls paid 81 20.
Third race-l1 miles. Won by Irish
Pat in 2:25, with Waukesha second and
Punka poorthird. Matutls paid SI6.60.'
Fourth race Il mile heats. First heat
won by Bob Swaith in 1857. second heat by
Bootblack as. was also the final heat in
2:03}. Mutuals paid SIC, 40, SIS 50 and SO g
Fifth race--1s miles. Won by Handy
Andy in 2:17a with Uncle Dan second and
Midnight third. Mutuaid SIC So 'as ~ G
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A Baii Club Gets mad.

The Woodstocks, of BelIeville, and a
nine from st. Miohaels, Union, played a
game of base ball al Oakland Park yester-
day afternoon, in the presence Of large
assemblage of spectators. Umpire P.
Smith was Belleville man and he just
made it point to rule IN favor If his local
friends without the slightest regards TO the
proprieties or even the decencies of the,
game The Woodstocks made three runs
in the fifth inning. The Unions hsd made
one in the sixth and another in the seventh.
In the ninth they made run that tied
the game. The Woodstocks claimed that
the run didn't belong to the Unions,
climbed upon their ears and went away.
Under the rules, the Unions claimed the
game by q score of 8 to O.
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brighton Beach Races.

NEW YoRK. August IA The first race
yesterday III Brighton Beach WINS for q $3.50
purse, mile. Flanz won Time. IT
& Second race Purse $3.50, 4 mile. won BIZ
Little Minch, with, Battledoref second
Time 1.l6A. seaf A - 20
q Third race--Purse $3.50; selling allow
ance, Z 8 miles Brunswick won, with
Charge second Time, / 10. s-a
Fourth race nrss $500; selling allow.
ance, mile. Voucher won, With Bill Ster-
ritz second Time, 1:16. ssi5s 3ts .als
Firth race Purse $500. handicap 1l46
Treasurer won; Frank Ward second. lime
1:503 sii.s 8 s@ s
Sixth &ce-P prse, $3.50 for raaidsa folIr
year oldss 1 mile. I'ipsy wen; Poverty 4
second. Time; i :464. da8sa &
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F0R THE BRfpAL TRIP.
The Blonde Boudoir Car That Arrived
sf Here Yesterday.

~ Hero eeeeTuAy.4 rf
A good deal of curiosity was manifested
among the railroad men at the Pennsy1-
vania railroad depot yesterday afternoon
over Jointly yellow parlor andfsleeping
coach thai was brought in On the West
Shore railroad It was labeled Directors
Gar" and was simply sumptuous in all its
appointments. 1t had been placed by the
Delaware and HUDSON Canal Company
at the disposal of President Cleveland for
his approaching honeymoon trip into tho
North Woods with the new mistress Of the
White House Tt arrived from albany ia
the depot here at 1922, and an hour or so
later was hitched on to the 4:43train for
the South. and drawn to Washington. g
WASHINGTON. Aug. IA The President is
using his best efforts towards clearing up
the work on his desk, SO as to be able to
leave Washington early next week for a
holiday IN the Adirondack Mountains. He
PROPOSES to get away as soon Iastpossible,
and will leave on Monday if his affairs will
permit. His. force of assistants is materi-
ally decreased by the illness of Secretary
Lamont ard the temporary absence of Ass
sistant Secretnry Praden. It is said that
the President will appoint a new public
printer and District Judge for California,
Alabsma and North Carolina before his
departure. -