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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
Stern Virtues Reward.

Ten years ago two young men went
to work for the same firm in Wall
street." says the New York Times.
Their salaries were the same, their OPP
portunities even, their tastes similar,
and, generally, they were on par all
around. Both married, neither adding
much to his dollar-and-cent account in
that way. They climbed along to-
gether. Eight years ago they were draw
ing yearly salary of 5000 apiece.
But in one particular the twain differed,
and this difference WAS in their method
of taking care of their money. A at the
end of each week took his salary home
and handed it over to his wife. b look
ed out for his own funds himself. When
A wanted funds during the week he
went to his wife for it; he took but
certain sum from home each day for his
lunch and incidental expenses. When
wanted funds during the week he
dived into his own pockets for it. He
didn't need-this was his boast-he
didn't need any petticoat tinanciering
in his family. b had lots of fun at AS
expense as the weeks heaped themselves
up into months and piled into year,
but seemed rather to have the whip
end when, at the end of the twelfth
month, he asked B to compare bank
books. b had $43 to his credit, sole
remnant of his whole years salary. AS
account showed credits that amounted
to $4,000. That wife at the purse
strings did it. But B was set in his
way. He went on enjoying himself;
prospective rainy days didn't annoy
him; the theater and the dinner-table,
excursions, and good-fellowship-th
kept him fat and happy. And the first
years $4,000 that Mrs. A accumulated
grew in increasing ratio year by year.
On last new-year's day it had become,
through safe and shrewd investment,
something like $4,000. all in hard
cash."
..And, to boil the story down." l in
terjected, "Spendthrift b, who hasn't
living, while, thanks to his trust in his
good wife, A gives up labor and is set
tied down to enjoy his remaining years
in ease"
"Now, that's where you make your
mistake" circulated my tale-teller, in a
tone sublimely sarcastic. because
you newspaper men are always good,
and because your goodness always
brings you happiness anu snekels, you
imagine that the same rule holds good
everywhere. And, as I've said, that's
where you make a mistake. This isn't
4 Sunday-school chestnut. No; A isn't
living at his ease; no more is b toiling
for Il living. Fact is that last new years
B. the scalawag. calmly eloped from
this town, and Mrs. A and that $4,000
of hard cash went with him."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
CANINE WISDOM.
A Southern Story ofa Savage and Scorn-
full Dog.

The fact that dog ate the presidents
bait Saturday, as telegraphed from the
Lake Saranac lishing-ground, recalls
similar experience on the part OF jour
nalist and criminal judge OF this city
some years ago at Bay st. Louis, Miss.
The two set out one morning after
breakfast 10 the end of one of the bath
ing piers to try the fascinating diversion
of rod and reel. In one basket they car
ried little bait for the fish, and in an
other little more for themselves They
set their two baskets behind them on the
line of the long and narrow wharf.
dropped their lines into the water, and
dangIed their legs over the end of the
pier waiting for bite. They had wait
ed about an hour when the Judge. get
ting a bite. landed large croaker on
the wharf behind him. He turned Just
in time to see the tail of his fish disap-
pear down the throat of Il big-jawed.
savage looking brindle bulldog. The
judge and the journalist entertained no
bill of exceptions in the case, as the dog
looked like he had come there on i'm
pOrtant business, and wouldn't stand
any fooling. So they sat still and wait
ed to drop overheard at the first symp-
tom of further canine invasion.
The dog regarded the anglers a mo-
ment with silent contempt, then he
calmy devoured all the bait in the fish
basket. Next he turned his attention to
the lunch basket, and literally cleaned
up its solid refreshments. He then start
ell to walk leisurely away. and two sus-
pensive hearts began to beat more free
ly; but, turning as if he mad forgotten
something, he again went to the lunch
basket, and scratching among the empty
paper parcels, resurrccted whisky
bottle from its depths, and rolling it
out on the wharf, lot its neck break in
the tall. The bulldog stopped, lifted his
head. and gave the amateur Waltonians
a long and settled look of scorn; then
he pointed one of his paws at the broken
bottle as if protesting against the use of
any more whisky by the party that day,
and, growing a parting adieu, took an
other knot in his tightly-curled tail and
trotted off in dignilied manner, as if
he had fish 10 fry somewhere else
NeD Orleans Times Democrat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
A VePy Thin Man.

Instances of remarkably thin men are
not uncommon, but Claud Ambrose
Seurat, who was in England in 1925,
was such an extraordinary parsonage
that during the time he was exhibited
at the Chinese Saloon" in Pail Hall,
no fewer than seventy thousand persons
visited him in few weeks. Seurat WAS
born in 1897, and was therefore 2S years
of age when he made his appearance.
Sir Ashley Cooper, the famous physi-
clan, was among the throng who pour
ed into the building in which Seurat re-
ceived those who were anxious 10 see
him, and wrote: ''Seurat is, without
doubt, the most mysterious being have
encountered. His face is that of IN
ordinary man, somewhat emacIated,
perhaps, but not remarkably so. His
eyes are bright, and his voice pleasing.
Seen in the ordinary costume of the day
he in no way differs from the average
foreigner. But stripped of his padded
clothing he presents an astounding
spectacle. His arms are mere bones
covered with parchment-like skin, and
muscles or flesh he appears 10 have
none. He is, therefore, scarcely able to
move his arms and legs, and walks.
though without apparent effort, with
extreme difficulty. On measuring him
and weighing him, l found that his
chest measurement was thirty and three
quarter inches, which is fair; that his
height was five feet six inches. but that
his weight was not more than forty-five
pounds, the bones being much smaller
than those of an ordinary man of his
stature who might weigh $50 pounds.
In appearance, indeed, he 80 much re-
sembles a skeleton that short-sighted
person might easily mistake him for
one" Seurat's food consisted of two
or three ounces of bread and meat daily,
and sometimes he took little wine.
He was remarkably intelligent and well
read, and picked up English rapidly.
On arriving at places where he was not
known, he was accustomed to walk out
in his padded clothes. and did not at
tract any particular attention. He said
that until the age of 10 years he resem-
bled any ordinary boy, but that he sud-
denly wasted away. He died in ls4s,
aged oz Years' --zaEx
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04

The Cinnamon of the Pacific slope is
evidently advancing in knowledge of
the ways of American civilization. Re-
Gently one entered a store in Sacramen-
to and desired to sell dozen brooms he
had in his possession. The proprietor
did not want to buy. and the Chinaman
departed with his wares. After while
one of the storekeepers went out to get
a bunch of brooms which had been dis
played outside the store, ascertained that
they were gone, and realized that
they were the very brooms which the
Chinaman had offered for sale. The
heathen then had simply taken them
down from the nail and carried them
into the stora - --@y '~r-x
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
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DUM ND ADJUSTING UUnNE /


Is the only perfect fitting. truly comfortable
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
Special Noticel
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co.,

ROCKFORD, ILL, May 18th, 1884.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, of
Ravenna, Sole Agents for the sale of
our Quick Train Railroad Watches in
Portage County, Ohio, We desire to say
that no parties other than WAIT BROS.
or their employees, are authorised to
offer these Goods for sale in the terri
tory indicated and that no warranty
whatever attaches to our goods when
offered for sale by others than our duly
authorised agents. Our goods are sold
directly from the factory, and only
through competent and well known
dealers.
AS the movements leave our hands
carefully adjusted and regulated ior
immediate use, we hold Ourselves di-
rectly responsible to the weater o. the
watch for it's satisfactory performance,
BUT ONLY WHEN SOLD BY OUR CHOSEN
AGENTS. We understand the extraor-
binary guarantee of excellence made
by WAIT BROS, and given out by
them to the public, and are prepared
to make good the assertions of our
representatives in that particular.
Very Respectfully,
ROCKFORD WATCH co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04

A great summer hotel near New York is
tenanted by solitary watchman. Once
in while the watchman goes up TO the
desk, asks ii there are any letters, snubs
himself, follows an imaginary bell-boy
up eight flights of stairs, brings himself
a very small pitcher of ice-water and
gives himself dollar bill, sits down to
a large plate with an oyster cracker on
it, and feels he is really away for the
summer boston Transcript
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
At the dudery-"I see your name is

At the dudery-'1 see your name is
posted in the papers for owing money
to Klunder Fitzgummery. Jaw, is it
now? What is the = aw = figure?"
Five dollars" 40 demmit! That's
cwuel. don't chew know" "It's rough
to show fellow up like that, to be
sure" ''Cwush it! don't cavh wap
faw the showing up, but five dollars.
deah boy. demmit! It's too beggarly.
Why, owe the scoundwel five hun
dred. don't chew know. ."-TOWn Top
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04
A Few More Points,
mn Referring to the mn 4
I6nl above letter. We 004
L OOOs will simply saw. I w

we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rockfor Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three Yeas. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY, OR HAS ANY RIGHT TO SELL
THEM. 1t seems TO us much like boys
play to get angry and advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices Will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money TO advertise goods no;
in stock. such desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that We have never cursed the place as
ready TO be fenced in, because we were
going to leave it. They know that we
are not travelling experimental instl-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc, of
the Old Reliable Ravenna Jewellers,
Swift's Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04

The Medical Record discusses the
question, "How to Sleep" and gives a
long scientific formula for inducing
sleep. What's the matter with going to
churchp-Burdette. -----
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-11-04

PATENTS, SaTia'st as9t. and aFsa COPY
rights obtained. and all oiher business in the
u, 5. Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES.
Our Office is opposite the U. 5. Patent Office,
and we can obtain Patents IN less time than
those remote from w WASHTEGToN.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as to
patentability free Of charge; ami we make NO
CHARGE UNLESS We OBTAIN PATENT.
We refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt. of
Money Order Div. aud Ia uficials OF the Il. :.
Patent Office For circular. advice. terms and
referC noes TO HCtual clients in your own state
or County. write to
q. A. SNOW - CO.,
Opposite Patent Office. Washington. d. q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
S0LONS OF THE STATE.
THE LEGISLATURE ORG ANIZES
AND Til IN ADJOUHNS.

Both Houses Elect the Officers Fore
sh2duWsd in the News bi-patches-
The Marietta aud North Georgia Bond
Case Again Put Off-EN-Mast Work
man NJ ynardfe Very mad,
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 3.-The General
Assembly convened here at 10 o'clock
this morning, but transacted no business
beyond organizing. Mr.. Davidson was
elected President Of the Senate by
unanimous vote. HIS opponents, Messrs.
Pringle and Smith, were not put in nomi-
nation, bur, on the contrary, Mr.. Prin2le
nominated MIR. Davidson and Mr.. Smith
seconded It.
Mr.. Pringle was elected President pro
tenn, W. A. Harris, of Worth, Secretary;
A. J. Cameron, Messe uger, and l.. j.
Aired, Doorkeeper.
Rev. John Jones was appointed Chap
lain.
A resolution was adopted to appoint
joint committee to inform the Governor
of the organization OF the General AS
sembiy. Tue committee from the Senate
we're Messrs. Deane, Dejarnette and
Wright.
committee of 1--WE were appointed on
rules.
The Senate then adjourned to 10 O'Clock
&C. morrow morning.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House was organized by the cleo
ton OF w. A. Little, OF Musco2ee,
speaker; A. 5. Clay, Of Cobb, Speaker pro
tenn; Marx Hardin, Clerk; j. r. Smith, OF
Coffee, Messenger, and X. j. Wilson. OF
Richmond, Doorkeeper. There was no
opposition except to Mr. Wilson as Door
keeper, who was opposed by Mr.. Cooper.
of Oglethorpe, MIR. Martin, of Gwlnnett,
and MIR. Stovey, of Clayton.
The Speaker appointed under the Sem
ate joint resolution to notity the Cover
nor of the Houses organization Messrs.
Smith OF Crawford, Tate OF Glenn,
Snewmake aud Ddrden.
Mr.. Calvin, OF Richmond, moved that
the Committee on Education hereafter be
known AS the Committee on Education
and Labor. This was referred TO the Com
mittee on Rules.
Tne Speaker was requested to appoint
| the Committee on Rules, and till they re-
port the rules of the last House will be in
force.
Inc House adjourned TO 10 O'Clock to-
| morrow morning.
THE BOND CASE.
At the hearing to-day on the Marietta
| and North Georgia bonds Injunction
| JLdge Fain revoked the temporary re-
stralning order because he has no juTis.
! dIction, aud an affidavit was presented
from Judge Brown, In whose circuit the
| bill was brought, declaring that he is not
! disqualified. o her proceedings will be
| instituted at once.
Jerry Yancey was arrested Nov. by
Inspector Stubbs at LUacbapolla, Ala,
on a cnarVe o. raising a S. post office
money order to $40. Commissioner Bar.
| Der, Of Huntsville, yesterday bound MIN
over III $500.
| r j. Livingston was commissioned
| Sheriff Of Harris county to-day, the pres
| ent Incumbent having resigned to take a
| seat in the Legislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
Tuurrsi 9upftsfinn O


GALLAUDEr.-Oied Nov. 2, 1856. at the
isle Of Hope. near Savannah, at the residence
OF Mr.. Charles S. Hardee, NJ ARGARET DIR Ais
FORD, reict Of the late James Gallauuet, IN
the eighty fourth year other age.
The relatives and friends of Cnarles
5. Hardee and family and Robert Erwin
and family are respectfully lnVlteu 10
attend the funeral of MRS. GALLAUnRT at
Christ Church THIS AFTERNOON at 3:So
O'Clock.
GOEBEL.-The friends and acquaintance
OF ANDREW GoEBEL ami family and Mrs D.
Herschbach and family are respectfully IN
vited 10 attend the funeral of he former, from
residence corner G aston and Barnard streets,
THIS AFTERNOON at $3.50 O'Clock.
LINGG.-The friends and acquaintance OF
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Lingg, and Mr. and Mrs.
CIV Harper, ana Mr.. and Mrs. g. o. Pen
ton are respectfully invited TO attend the
funeral OF Mrs. II. LINGG. from her late resi-
dence, corner Lincoln and New Houston
streets. at o'clock THIS MORNING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Savannah Interested in Brilliant
Nuptial Event at Augusta.

Savannah Interested in a Brilliant
Nuptiai Event at Augusta.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 3.-Tne residence
of Mrs, FL. F. Russell, on Walker street.
was the scene OF a brilliant nuptial event
tonight. Mr.. Alexander II. MacDOnell,
of Savannah, and Miss Lillian Russell, OF
this city. were the high contracting par
ties. The IA her of the groom, Rev.
George n. MacDonell, OF Columbus, Ga,
officated. The ceremony was performed
10 the long parlor OF the Russell mansion,
which was lastly decorated and arranged
for the occasion. TIE attendants were
Nr. Joseph Wooten, of Savannah, with
Miss Irene Russell, of Augusta; Mr.
John -chley, of Savannah, with Miss
Emma Williams, of AuLusta; DR..
CIeckiy, of Augusta, with Miss ROGERS, of
Macon; Mr.. G. Saussy, OF savannah, with
Miss Cleckly, OF Augusta; Mr.. K. Charl-
ton, OF Augusta, with Miss Mamie Will
liams, OF Augusta; Mr.. L. b. Evans. of
Augusta, with Miss McAllIster, of At
lanta. The bride was dressed in white
ottoman silk, with a brocade velvet front,
ostrich feathers and pearls. Miss
Russell is we'll known and popu-
lar here for innumerable kindnesses
to the poor and afflicted. She
has been for years Secretary of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
and has been active In that service. The
Immediate family, which is very large,
and few invited friends filed the spa
ciOus parlors. Mr.. and Mrs. MacDonell
left tonight for a bridal tour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
NIkYNARDiE ANGRY.
Reports sent Out by Certain Cores
pondents Make Him Mad.

Reports sent Out by Certain Cores
pondents Make Him Mad.
AUGUSTA, GA, Nov. 3.-Ex- Master
Workman Meynardie is here, mad as a
hornet and threatening libel suits. There
appeared in the Charleston News and
Courier day before yesterday bitter at.
tack on the clergyman Knight, over the
Signature of e. w. Barrett, cores
Things, that Mr.. Meynardie was
an embezzler and drunkard. The
stories that have been sent out from Au-
gusta about Mr.. Meynardie's stealing
away from Augusta are merely the work
OF sensational news gatherers, and have
no foundation in fact. Mr.. Mey-
marble is still pastor of Be-
rean Baptist church. He has been
indorsed and called to the pastorate Tor
another year, and enjoys the fullest con-
tidence OF his cOngrega alton. He Will de-
mand viudication at the hands of the
knights In Augusta. His sudden appear
ance on the streets this NOR ng WAS
a little startling. lis mission To Charles
ton was one OF love, and his hasty return
one OF vindication.
TERMS OF PEACE.
Mr.. Wright, member of the National
Executive committee OF the knights of
Labor. mad conference Win the mill
presidents OF this city today, and sub
miJted TO them the following propositions
! as a basis for settlement OF the troubles
with the mill operatives:
| 1, The demand for an increase of Is per
| cent. in tie pay Of the men shall be waivrd d, .
| provided the mill presidents agree to increase
| wages before paying another dividend To the
| sloc holders.
2. Grievances like the pass or line system
| shall be alb 'iished.
| 3. No discrimination shall be made against
| members uf the order engaged in tue strike.
D. Rents shall be Temli ten until January.
| 5. II difficulties IN the future shall be set
! tied by arbitration.
6. Tie hours of labor shall be reduced from
| IS to 10 per " c, k and piece hands shall be
| pail 10 er cent. advance to make up for the
| difference IN lime.
The mill presidents agreed to accept
| the first. second ana third proportions IN
| iuil, and the fourth with modification
providing tor a remission of rent up to
! the present time. At another conference
! to be held tomorrow Mr.. Wright will
submit further propositions.
tn Coroner's jury in the case of little
Walter Myers, WHO killed negro at the
toll gate last night, has returned verdict
! OF iustida ole homicide.
The news OF the selection OF Hon. John
! l.. Davidson as President OF the Senate
was received here win applause.
Augusta is justly proud OF Ter illustri.
Gus son, and appreciates the high COM
uliment paid MIN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
A STRIKE ON PANA IA.

Employees OF the railroad Make a
stand for an Alleged Murderer.
PANAMA. Oct. ga great deal OF ex-
element and some anxiety prevailed dur
Ing the past week on both sides OF the
Isthmus owing TO a st Ike of engineers
and conductors OF the Panama railroad
aud the consequent interruption to traffic
on Oct II. A conductor named Foye on
q special train which lett Panama at
O'Clock ia tue mOrning SHOT and Killed
young man. who was a passenger. Foye
alleges that on demanding fare from tue
lad 1t was not paid, and chat the
latter menaced him WITH a cutlass,
wnertupon be shot him in self
Tense. Fnye was t"ken into custody
and imprisoned, whePeupOn the engine
drivers and conductors demaoded first S
unconditional release, then his Release on
bal, but finally 0nly ASKED hat be be
gwen murr comfortable quar- ers. which
last demand the goyerumen, acceded, and
F We now occupies a room In "A dwelling
under guard. During the strike the con-
pany and general public suffered more
Inconvenience than the gOvernme ut.
Traffic was resumed this afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04
FLAMES IN A SHOE FACTORY.
BURNED IN \ HOTEL.

Two Newly Elected officers and a
Third Man the Victims.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. "a special from
LoOgootee, Martin county, Ind, says that
al O'Clock this morning the Alderman
Hotel. twO-story frame building, was
burned and three men persisted in ID
flames. Tney we're forgotten in the ex
citement until it was too late to save
Them. Two of them were
John G. Gates and Michael
Tracy, who were yesterday elected Treas
urer and Auditor respectively OF Martin
county. Worn out by the eXertiOns of the
day, tnay retired at late hour and were
not awakened until too lale to escape.
Gates dieu a deaf OF torture, as indicated
by the position il which his body was
found. Inc third victim was John Burch,
- nose presence in the build. ng was I'M
SHOWN. He leaves a family OF four emil
dren. Gates had eleven children, mostly
VrOWn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-04

A Savannah Horse Comes Out sec
ond in the Running Race.


MACON, GA, Nov. 3.-To-day the at
tendance on the fair was unusually large.
TIE trains brought people in from all
directions, and before the gates were open
over thousand people were waiting on
the outside to gain admission. AT
O'CLOCK the cattle show took place In 'front.'
OF the bippOdrome. AT 10 o'clock tests OF
various machines were made 10 Machinery
Hall. At noon Prof. Leon gave daring
exhibition on tight rope, followed al l
O'clock by MISS Nellie Burke and neT
lady assistant in her chariot races. AT
O'clock the races came of, with the iol-
low entries:
TRoTTING RAcE-Purse $500; free for all;
mile meats; best three n five; Loula HamH'
tun- b. M, By william Trimbie, of Aontg IN
cry. Ala Fred Neil. br. e., BY l.. '. L; Men,
OF Ilttshurg, Pa: Louise MundSy, D. n,
by 4. T. Geers. Of Columbia, Tenn james ",
ch. -. by George W. ingram, Of Dixon III;
Pni,ils b I, by B. F. Taylor, OF Dlcklbsons
landing, Ont.
RUASING RAcE-Pprse $3.50, mile heats;
iree for al:; best two in three. hoto, D: So
by IL. Z. snodsrass, Of sparta, Temp ran
Their, s. e., By j. A. Band, OF NashVlIle'
'enn MordaDt, CHI & by k. NJ: Maynsrd'
OF Columbus: Romp. ch. T.. by X. Nj. NAY
Dard, u Columbus; Jacqueminot. by ": l.
Birch, Of savannah; Hibernia, h. m, by Nell
lie Burke, o. Omaha.
10 tue first rec Phills won in three straight
heats, with Ere Neil second. Time 2:2oz.
n the latter race Panther won the best TWO
out oil three heats, with Jacqueminot second.
Time l:49l5.
Tomorrow VIII be the greatest day Of
the tair