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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Getting Even with the Ferryman.

A funny story was told me regarding
one of those doughty knights of the
sheep-shears and brand-iron who fiour-
ished in the wilds of southern Georgia
in the olden time. His name waa
Wayne and great and good man was
he. There were but fourteen men in
his county and twelve of them were his
sons. As a matter of course he had q
walk-over at the election and came Out
with flying colOrs, duly elected menu
Der of the Georgia legislature. Hs
owned the swiftest nag in those partS
and he was always in the lead when the
cavalcade of solOns rode toward Mill
ledgeville. 4
One time, however, he was late. The
legislature had been in session three1
days, and all were getting anxious rel
length, just as they were discussing the
propriety of appointing committee of
inquiry, Wayne came riding over the
hill driving great flock of geese ahead
OF him. The house adjourned to in-i
vestigate the matter. and as soon as thef
quackers were corralled the old mani
explained:
"Ye see," said he, ''when l wus upI
here to Milledgeville last session turkeys !
wus awful scarce, so l decided to bring !,
some on speculation this trip. l bought
a whole passel, and when got as fur
as the Ocmulgee that rascally ferryman
wanted to charge me ferryage. So 1
jest tuck 'em right back to my settle
ment and snapped 'em for geese, so
that l could get even with that ferry
man. He was obliged to put me over
free, and jest made the geese swim it.
hain't a-goin' to let 'em swindle Inc as
long as l can help it.''-Atlanta Con-
stitttion. !
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Early Portraits Of Christ.

Years sso, the writer saw q picture
with this Inscription: ''The only true
likeness of our Saviour, taken from one
carved on an emerald, by command Of
Tberius Cesar, and given from the
treasury of Constantinople by the En-
peror OF the Turks to Pope Innocent
VIII, for the redemption of his brother,
taken captive by the Christians"
Further search discovered the same
picture associated with different Incl
dents. and led to q study of the pictorial
conceptions Of our Lord in sacred art
In the time of Christ superstition had
suppressed all pictorial Jewish art even
in portraiture, and though skilful and
ingenious in all else, no Jew dared to
paint a portrait and no strict one would
even allow his own to be painted, for
fear of q violation of the second CON-
mandment Portraiture was therefore
almost exclusively in the heathen hands
and consummate as was Greek art in
painting the faces and forms of men, it
had small scope in that little Syrian
province of the Roman world, where
painter was an Outcast
The first pictures of Christ were prob
ably the work of some of His own dis
uAu ao NV
ed Him desired to see His face with the
eye of sense, the less scrupulous Gnostics,
with their, Euder form of Greek art, re-
peated again and again some prototype
well known to them, but unknown to
us.
Very early in Christian history-as
early, indeed, as we have any history
outside of the gospels-there was some
well-known ideal, and many copies,
though varying among themselves. dis
tribnted among the oriental churches in
Asia and Africa, not always the same in
every detail, but so uniform in general
that they were distinguished at sight.
The earliest known historical mention
of such works. though only incidental.
is made by Tertullian (born in A. ID.
1907, who criticises picture of Jesus as
incorrect" and wanting in resem-
blance." This implies that there was a
correct type. which true picture should
resemble. Nothing better illustrates the
number and antiquity of such pictures
than the fact that the earliest ecclesias-
teal historian, Eusebius, in $40, speaks
of them as very plenty, and some of
them already very ancient, and associ-
ated with traditions of miraculous origin.
Augustine, in the next century, speaks
of "a variety of numberless pictures"
and alludos to some of them as ancient
W. II. Ingers0l, in Harper's Magazine
for MdU.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Full Warning to Beer-Drinkers.

For some years a decided inclination
has been apparent over the country to
give up the use of whisky and other
strong alcohols, using as a substitute
beer and other compounds. This is
evidently founded on the idea that beer
is not harmful, and contains a large
amount of nutriment; also, that bitters
may have some medical quality which
will neutralize the alcohol which it con-
ceals, etc. These theories are without
confirmation in the observation of ply
sicians. The use of beer is found to
organs; profound and deceptive fatty
ton of digestion and perversion of func-
tional activities. local intiammatiOns of
both the liver and the kidneys, are con-
tinually present Intellectually, stu
por amounting almost to paralysis ar
rests the reason, changing all the high
er faculties into mere animalism, SEN
sual, selfish, sluggish, varied only with
paroxysms of anger that are senseless
and brutal. In appearance the beer
drinker may be the picture of health,
but in reality he is most incapable of re-
sisting disease. A slight injury, Sc
we're cold, or shock to the body or
mind will commonly provoke acute dis
ease, ending fatally.
Compared with inebriates who use
different kinds of alcohol. he is more
incurable and more generally diseased.
The constant use of beer every day
gives the system no recuperation, but
steadily lowers the vital forces. 1t is
our observation that beer-drinking in
this country produces the very lowest
kind of inebriety, closely allied to crimi-
nal insanity. The most dangerous class
of ruffians in our cities are Rssr-aTiRk-
srsxSsisatlds AnIsrieaa >Ae
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Sleeping Positions.

A medical paper has a new health
preserving racket-that of sleeping with
the face downward. These plans and
specifications for sleeping are getting a.
little too numerous. We always try to,
live up to them. When some old medi-
cal authority who has got his cemetery!
full and retired from active slaughter:
shouts that person should sleep with
his head toward the north SO that the,
electric currents will pass through his
body on the proper route, we sleep that.
way If another moss-grown practi-,
toner, with as good n record for fatality,
sOlemnly asserts that the only author-i
lied and fully-guaranteed way to slum-,
Der is with the head towards the SOUTH
and gives the same reason rs the other;
We just move the pillow aft and turn in.,
When still another rival of the pale
rider, with his back broken by lifting
on the rate of mortality, announces that
the only way to get along peacefully
with the electric currents is to sleep,
with the head to the east or west, sol
that they will slide over the body andl
butt against the headboard of the bed-j
stead, we promptly, even gladly, CONF
ply. Every time the word comes alongi
the line for a change it finds us ready
and willing victim. They are comingi
rather too fast, however. 1t begins toi
look as if we could not get through a
whole night without veering around to
some new direction or position. 1t will
soon be necessary to get up three or
four times a night and go down and get,
the mail and see what the latest chartJ
on sleeping is. Some genius will have
to bring out a bedstead with clock-work
attached that will keep it continually
moving around and make it occasional
ly get up on its hind castors and turn q,
couple 9t AaaaspElngs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Something to Live For.

A prominent citizen of Southeastern
Dakota was, among others, injured in q
railroad accident. While awaiting the
arrival of physicians the Dakotian grew
very weak from loss of blood. 1
..I'm getting terribly weak-don't be-
lieve l can stand it much longer" he
said.
1T won't be long now, try and bear
up" said a friend who was with him. :
''But-I-I-can't- know I'm Just
about gone"
.'Oh, no you aren't-they'H soon be
here, just make up your mind that
you're all right"
Il can't, know can't stand IT any
longer"
Hold on. don't talk that way-re-
member your wife and children, you
know"
''Oh-yes- -.t-t-tell 'em good by" and
his head sunk down.
But say, Bill, try and hold out a
little longer, you know that bay horse
of yourn?"
'.Hey?" demanded the dying man.
That big bay horse-I b'lieve can
give you good trade for him-mate for
your sorl."
Match my sor1 mare? Well, eff YOU
can do that l b'lieve l can hold out q
little longer. ."-Elteline Cd. ~ Bell.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
The Chicago Bulletins In 1860.

MIR. Seward was popular among his
neighbors- On the day when the Chi
cago convention was to ballot for presi-
Dental candidate Cayuga county poured
itself into Auburn The streets were
full, and MIR. Stewards house and
grounds overfowed with his admirers.
Flags were ready to be raised, and a
loaded cannon was placed at the gate,
whose pillars bore up two guardian
lions. Arrangements had been perfect
ed for the receipt of intelligence with
unwonted speed from the scene where
the battle was proceeding. At Mr.. Sew
ards right hand, just within the porch,
stood his trusty henchman, Christopher
Morgan. The rider of a galloping steed
dashed through the crowd with tele-
gram and handed it to Gov. Seward.
He read it and passed it to Morgan. For
Seward, 173 1-2; for Lincoln, los; and for
all other aspirants, 189 1-2. Morgan re-
peated it to the multitude, who cheered
vehemently. Then came the tidings of
the second ballot: For Seward, 18l 1-2;
for Lincoln, 181, and for others, 80 1-2.
81 shall be nominated on the next bal
lot" said Seward, and the throng in the
house applauded, and those on the lawn
echoed the cheers. The next messenger
from the telegraph Office lashed his horse
into a run. The telegram read: '.Lin-
coin nominated. T. w." Seward turn
ed pale as ashes. The sad tidings crept
through the vast concourse. The flags
were furled, the cannon was rolled
away, and Cayuga county went home
with clouded brow.-Bufalo Express.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
She Was Well Provided For.

Gray suits and white hats have conS
out of the good graces of certain genj
tleman of this town. He has one suit
at least which is possessed of too pain5
ful associations to be worn with comA
fort l regret that L can't give hia
name, for some ragged individual migh4
find this an admirable chance to fit him4
self out with clothes Some time ago q
young lady of unexceptionable family
came out here in connection with e
dramatic company. Her friends COM
mitted her to the care of a most estimas
BILE gentleman, who paid her the honors
of the introduction. The other day She
had sister coming out on a visit, and
she wrote to this gentleman, considers
ing that it might be an equal pleasure
to him to see her safe to her friendsS
This gentleman consulted a lady, and
the result was that on her advice he
came to the conclusion he'd 90 and
meet her on the road. Her sister had
given him a description of her, in casS
OF any such movement, and he telez
graphed to her that he would meet her5
dressed in a grey suit and a white haiti
and she must look out for such a cos3
tune as she neared San Francisco. !
don't think women are much to bd
trusted. Most of them have a habit 81
setting on foot practical joke against
q man, getting scared before it IS carr
ried through, and telling him all about
it in time to prepare him for it. That'S
bad enough, of course, but some of them
are capable of worse than that This
fellow regrets that he confded in a
woman. The train came booming
along, and far away up the road at q
station it stopped at, man in a grey
suit and white hat boarded it, and in
minute or two had introduced himself
to young lady in a travelling rig as del
scribed in the letter. They sat verV
pleasantly together and grew quita
chummy. At Port Costa another felloWl
in grey suit and a white hat got ON;
the train and addressed the coupled
There was some little confusion, but it'd
was deftly explained. and the new
conner joined the party. At Sixteenth'
street third fellow in a grey suit and
white hat got on board, and was hor-l
rified to see his friend in the described
travelling rig seated between two grey
suits and white hats already. The last
was the real fellow, and he has not got
over it yet His discreet lady friend
had put up little job on him and sent
two other fellows ahead of him. Thew
never speak as they pass by. and YOU
know man never forgets the insult al
mere woman pays him when she gets
off successful joke upon him. As for
the girl-well, she rather liked it, for
obvious reasons. Francisco Chron5
icle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Under the Chestnuts.

We stood beneath the chestnuts, beside the
river bank; r.
So still the swallows swooped and poised, and
from the streamlet drank;
The sun beyond the purple mOors was setting
in the west,
With the clouds like vassas round him i'm gold
and crimson drest.
You said the words that made life full of hope
and joy TO me,
And at our feet Ure shone and cleaned, on
rushing to the sea.
1 stood beneath the chestnuts, beside the river
bank,
And from the robins vesper songs, as if it
hurt me, shrank:
The sun beyond the purple moors was setting
in the west:
I thought, so set my happiness, with all that
life loves best.
And no one whispered "Be of cheer" no hand
held help to me,
And at my feet Ure shono and cleaned, on
rushing to the sea.
All! still beneath tho chestnuts, beside the
river bank,
Will other glad young lovers the golden even
ing thank;
Tho sun beyond the purple moors sinks gior-
ious to his rest,
And hears the pleading promise made, the
trusting love confessed;
And other maidens meet the fate that wrecked
my life and me,
While all the while Ure shines and CLEANS,
and rushes to the sea.
All the Year Round.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

ed to cross q creek he fell in, and some
of his vicious enemies found a walery
crave. others angrIly clung to him. As
!Ie mounted Il fence, and was about
clearing it, an unmannerly bull doubt
less attracted by his red waistcoat) gave
him u toss with his horns. sending him
far into the meadow beyond. This
last shot through the air. rooket-like,
was the final view Jemima had of her
lover.
There poor James lay for some time,
smarting with pain, anger and disap-
pointment When he reached home,
although rid of his enemies, they had
left their traces behind them. His head
was swelled to twico its size. one eye was
entirely closed. whilst his lips were q
sight to behold
'.Tn not let Minnie go, I'll hang on,
though il she should die, / wouldn't try
agin to git another gal. It's too much
bother, but I'll be spunky this yer time,
see if / don't"
Yer jist right, Jimmy" said his fond
mother. to whom these confidential re-
marks were made, looking wofully at
her spectacle of a son. ''Never give up,
yer dad didn't when he came a courtin'
me, l tell yer, l jist had tu marry him tu
git shut Nv him. The next time yer 20
tu see Minnie, don't go 'shamed like
through the back yard. but go tn the
front Nv their house like man, and ask
fur the gal-that's the way big folks
do"
So the next time he took his mothers
advice. and arranged matters SO satisfac-
torily with Jemima that it is reported
they are to be married in the autumn by
Squire Bellows.
He took her to neighboring town to
a circus n short time ago, and they were
seen indulging in spruce beer and eat
ing ice-cream out Of the same dish in o
loving manner.
They looked very happy as they walk
ed through the main street hand in
hand-and in view of these extrava-
gances. the report of their approaching
bliss is probably correct. and Miss Jen-
kins will be Mrs Spooney.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

It's familiar and yet it always
strikes one as a marvellous fact that
worlds may have been for years in ex-
istence, the light of which has not yet
had time to reach our earth, and that
we may still continue to see the light OF
stars that have been for long time ex-
tinct .xxsa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
REER BOTTIING.

"AVING purchased Of Louis Giering his
T Beer BOttling Works in Kent am pre-
pared to supply all customers with Bottled La
ger of the best quality. Also, Pop and other
SOft Drinks. 1 will fill promptly all orders
from customers in Ravenna.
FREDERICK WURsTER.
Ksaa. December 1st, 1ssa. 7s1-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

A question likely soon to come to the
fore is the practibility of tunneling be-
tween England and Ireland. At one
pSjIs, pSiIe. u: s:sssRss ! saSiI Isis'S1;Ss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Senator and PHILOSOPHER.

Senator Gibson, Louisiana, has been
telling me of a diary of DIR. Franklin
recently published. Gibson suffers from
gout, and so enjoys Franklin's sympa-
thetic disquisition upon it. On one oc-
casion the Yankee philosopher, who
was no ascetic in anything, however
temperate in all. represents himself
lying in bed at night Gout stands by
his pillow. Good Lordw growled the
doctor, lyon are not going to attack
me tonight. Wait till tomorrow
night" Gout grins and answers: You
are to catch it tonight There will be
no postponement Regard me as your
preserver. l am your second con-
science, periodically reminding you of
your sins and compelling reformation.
So prepare for the discipline" Senator
Gibson thinks there is no doubt of the
truth that gout acts like safety-valve
on the system, and is therefore asso-
ciated with longevity. He adds, how
ever: when 1 am attacked by this
monster my usual custom is complete
surrender. The assault is physical
and moral explosion, and l am not ex-
actly responsible for word or deed
while it lasts. Some time after the
paroxysm, when health returns, my
mind and body experience compensa-
ting sensations of peace and lucidity."-
augusta (Gd.) Chronicle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
J, II, DUSSELL

J. II. DUSSELL,
TTORNEY AT LAW, Counsel in
IN English and German. Office over Fiath's
Clothing Store. Phenix Block, Ravenna,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
q n. TNGETIT..

M, G.. MCBRIDE, M. D.,
Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon.
OFFICE in Poe's Block, over Grocery OF b. A.
FanNess,
RESIDENCE on Cleveland Avenue, 9Th residence
North of Bowery Street sI7
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13
Business Cards.
J. Fl. NICHOLS.
Ravenna, March 8, 1885.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Office
in Phenix Block over Second National Bank,
RayennS, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

The Squire of an English hamlet had
just bestowed an aims upon village
mendicant. MAY the Lord give your
soul place in heavenm exclaimed the
grateful beggar Thank ye, Thomas,
thank We, said the Squire. Encouraged
by this appreciation the beggar went on
fervently: MAY He give it place in
Heaven-ay, this very night Hold!
Thomas" said the alarmed Squire;
you needn't have been so particular
tQ name the date. ."-Raptist Weekly,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

I. T. SIDDALL,
Attorney at Law. Onlce in Phenix BLOCK.
Ravenna, Ohio 479
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-13

o. P. SPERRA,
Attorney at Law. Office In Wneelers
Building. Main ST., Ravenna. ooo
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-09
THE SILVER QUESTION.

"The Question 10 Coin or mot to Coin"
Washington, December 30.-A number o
prominent democratic Representatives
among them Speaker Carlisle, have been in
conference for the lost few days for the
purpose of devising some way to prevent q
conflict between the president and congress
On the silver question, They have reached
the conclusion that unless some compro-
mise il agreed upon between the extreme
men of both sides o: the GU sstion, an in
terminable COZ fict with the administration
IL inevitable. With view to prevent this,
Speaker Carlisle has had several interviews
with the president whom he finds well dis
posed to treat the convictions of the ex-
treme silver men with fair consideration
The speaker, finding the president 80 " II
disposed, suggested that compromise Of
some kind be agreed upon, to which the
president is said to hsve heartily aseented.
It il now thought by many that after the
converting of congress q call fora caucus OF
democratic senators and Representatives
will be issued for the purpose Of adjusting
this matter if possible. Among the plans
proposed is the pas sing CT the bill to limit
the coinage o. silver to $3.50, 0o0. COO, and to
leave it discretionary With the president
whether that amount shall be increased or
not. Another plan ia to Issue certificates OF
Is, % and 81, based either on bullion or
coined dollars in the treasury. The idea of
this compfomise ID to c0ucihate silver man
and give them AN opportunity Of preserv-
ing their political status with their constit-
uents. Members who hxve this matter 10
charge are hopeful that . compromise Of
this kind win b sgreed upon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-09

Parnell to have him formulate distric
propositions for home rule in Ireland.
Mr.. Gladstone is urged by newspapers o.
all shades of opinion and politics to speal
definitely in regard to his plans.
The Irish nationalists in the British par.
lament, eighty-six in number, are solid fol
Gladstone and home rule.
England cedes to China part Of Upper
Burmah in order to make the Chinese and
indian fri Atlicontiguous.
A great political demonstration was
made at Cork recently on the occasion OF
the funeral of Mr.. Buckley, q prominent
fenian.
The Right Hon. VIM. e. Foster, secreta-
~ for Ireland, who has been seriously i'll
for some time, is reported to be improv-
Ing.
The inhabitants of the Island Of Crete
have netitioned the powers to hberate the
island from Turkish denomination.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-09
NUMBER 46.


Among the many stories Lincoln ugo6
to relate was the following: TYudginG
along q lonely road one morning ON my.
way to the county seat, Judge
overlook me with his wagon and invito6
me to seat.
We had not gone far before the wagon
began to wobble. Said /, "Judge. +
think your coachman has taken DROP
too much"
Putting his head ont of the. window,
the Judge shouted: why: you infernak
scoundrel, you are drunk
Turning round with great gravity, The.
coachman said: "Be dad but thats The
fire. riehtful = cision your Honor's giv'n'
n twep monti"
II people knew the facts they would be-
surprised to learn how many people reel
in the streets who never "drink . Drop
They are the victims of sleeplessnese, 81
drowsy days, of apoplectic tendeneiee,
whose blood is set on fire by uric sid.
Some day they will reel no more-they
will drop dead, just because they haven't
the moral courage to defy useless pso-
fessional attendance, and BY use Of the
wonderful Warmers safe cure neut yalizo
the uric acid in the system and thus gee
rid of the drunkenness in the blood. -
The R,ral Home.