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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
Three Stories of Private Allen.

One of the aspirants for his place in
case it should be vacant brilliant
fellow named Riley, met him on the
streets of Tupelo with: Look here,
Allen. are you going to run again or
notP took your card to mean what
it said, and / thought l would be a
candidate if you were really out; but
keep hearing that you're going back
after all. I'd like to know about it,
because if you're going back I'll keep
out of it" ''Well, now, Riley" said
Allen, 'rll tell. meant every word
of that card. 1t was all true then; but
since I've gotten down here l find N.Y.
self sort of in the hands of my friends.
And | tell you, Riley, there's nothing
more dangerous in politics than a man
in the hands of his friends
Allen had no special reputation as a
wit or orator when he first ran for
Congress, and so he had time getting
the nomination. He stumped the dis
trict with his competition, Gen.
Tucker. who opened the campaign with
rhetorical rhapsody in which he allud-
ed to his war services, and particularly
described a battle in which he had
commanded the Confederate side, be-
ginning ''Fellow citizen. slept one
night in a tent on the mountain side
awaiting the battle on the morrow"
When he had finished Allen got up and
said: Friends and fellow citizens:
It's all true what Gen. Tucker told
you about his sleeping in his tent that
night before the battle. l know all
about it, for was guarding that tent
all night long in the cold and wet on
picket. And now l just want to say to
all of you who were Generals in the
war and slept at night in your guarded
tents like Gen. Tucker, you vote for
him. But all you fellows that guarded
the Generals tents in the wet and cold
like me, you vote for private Allen.'
1t is needless to say that Private
Allen was triumphantly elected, and
was Private Allen ever after. Like
most humorists, Allen has face grave
almost to sadness in repose. Coming
up on the train the other day two
strangers scraped up an acquaint-
ance with him. After observing
him with interest for a long time,
Allen, noticing their scrutiny, pre-
served a wooden expression all the
while until they had gotten him well
into conversation, when suddenly he
smiled. Here's your dollar" said
one stranger to the other, handing
over silver certificates: you've won.
He smiled" Then they all smiled
PytltddetDlIlG Record
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
A POEMS HISTORY.
The Origin of Bryant's Masterpiece and
How 1t Was Received

At the age of 21 years William
Cullen Bryant was licensed to practice
law in the courts of Massachusetts,. 1t
was not the calling for which he was
fitted; his nature was too shy and sem
sitive for the life of conflict by which
lawyers win fame and fortune; but law
seemed to him the readiest means of
earning his bread, while literature, to
which he would gladly have devoted
himself, offered him the scantiest sup
port.
While he and his father and the
other members of the family were dis
cussing where he should nail up the
sign of William G. Bryant, Attorney
at Law" he walked over the hills to
Plainfield, a small village four or five
miles distant from Cummington. where
his father resided. The motive of the
journey was to see what inducements
the village offered for the practice of
his profession.
He felt every forlorn and desolate,"
for the world seemed dark and his
future uncertain. The sun had set in
sea of chrysolite and opal, and he
stopped to contemplate the brilliant
sky. Suddenly he saw waterfowl
winging its way along the horizon, and
watched it until it was lost in the dis
tance.
The contemplation gave him such a
stimulus that he went on with new
strength and courage, and when he
reached the house where he was to stay
for the night, he sat down and wrote
the lines TO Waterfowl" the con-
cluding verse of which expressed the
hope impaired to him by the flight of
the lone wander:
He who, from zone to zone,
Guides through the boundless sky thy GER
tain flight,
In the long way that must tread alone,
Will lead my steps Alright"
Mr.. Bigelow's Life of BRYANT" to
which we are indebted for the story of
the POEMS origin, also tells an anec-
dote Illustrative of the admiration it
excited in England.
Once when the late Matthew Arnold
was in the country he was visiting at a
home where Mr.. Parke Goodwin, Mr..
Bryant's son-in-law, happened to spend
an evening. In the course of the con-
versation Mr.. Arnold took up volume
of Mr.. Bryant's poems from the table,
and. turning to Mr.. Goodwin, said:
''Ihis IS The American poet" and
after a pause he continued: ''When 1
AIst ncdIu VI HlHl, I1arGleY OOlerlQSc-
we were both lads then-came into my
fathers house one afternoon consider
ably excited, and exclaimed. Matt, do
you want to hear the best short poem
in the English language?"
"Faith, Hartley, l do; was the re-
ply.
He then read poem To Water
fowl in his best manner, and he was
good reader. As soon as he had done
he asked, What do you think of thatP'
81 am not sure but you are right,
Hartley. Is that your father, was my
reply.
s.No, he rejoined, father has written
nothing like that Some days after he
might be heard muttering to himself:
'"The desert illimitable air
Lone wandering, but not lost"
Yet this poem which many persons
deem the best the poet ever wrote, slept
for three years in the authors portfolio.
neither read, seen, nor even heard of by
any other living soul. Youths Conf
pGnt0n.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
lOhONGO ABDiLLlH. 1858.

by Toronto, 567s. By Toronto Ctief. 81. q: 247<;
Isl dam Peggy by Bbdailah !, the sire of Rys-
dlee's Eambietonian. 10. the grand sire of
George Wilkes, 519 2: -; I'd dam by Lillian by
Engineer I'd ToroHto. 45G7 lst dam by Fly
ing Cloud. 1874; 2d dam by bdallah /.
TORONTO ABDALLAH is q fine locker; has
trotted fuli mite in 2:z414 he is the sire hf
fqily q. 2:sS4 1ial 2:ss. and others.
IL you think SIN rot we'll bred horse come
and see me. and viii show you l am locker
and trotter-5Tot without boots or weight. 1
am l54 hands hiSh, weigh 100 lbs. l am stan
daId by breeding. so is my sire and dam.
MambrIno ohawk and Tor.'nto Abdallah
VIII make the season at my residence in Roots
town. commencing s april lst closing December
lst lt9J; eNcent on Fridays will be at Ruggle's
Stable. "uiueld; Saturdays Mt Vial's stable,
Mugad9re. TER aS:-
!oRONTo ABDALLAH to insure, $4,000
M AMBRlNO G oHAWKt &c 1000
10 be paii SIS soon as mare is known to be with
!oal PERSONS falling to attend regular, or part
log with mares before they are known to be
Win Ioal, VIII forfeit the insurance. L will not
be responsible for accidents.
1l3J-sm S. n. ANDREWS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02

Just received, a supply of the Late,
Improved Standard and Domestic
Sewing Machines, in walnut and er
tique oak furniture are fine. Call and
examine at IT. F Thomnson's
At the new Ravenna Livery and
Feed Stable" on West Main Street,
nearly opposite the Shannon House,
you will find everything new and first
class, and can be furnished with con
veyanees, both single and double, at
reasonable prices.
The building is commodious and
well ventilated, the drainage excellent,
making it one of the finest Feeding
Stables in the county.
MRS. S r. Poe,
GEORGE +. NICHOLS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
Abuse of the Eyes.

Like every other function of the
human frame, that of sight may be
abused aud neglected in such a man
ner as to deprive the possessor of much
of the comfort and assistance which he
should naturally derive from so useful
an organ. And it may not be amiss,
at the outset to remark that it does not
by any means follow that those eyes
which are most used are in the greatest
danger of early failure. The contrary
is true, and this for two reasons: First.
that their value is generally better ap-
preciated by the possessor. resulting in
their better care; and also for the
general reason, that any faculties, or
portions of the anatomy most used
are by the operations of nature strong
est, and capable of much greater ser
vice than those which are less culti-
waited, and strengthened by constant
exercise.-Good Housekeepiaq.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
SAVING UP OLD COINS.
Amusing and Pathetic Side of a Harmless
Little Custom.

The cherished preservation of odd or
particular coins rs pocket-pieces is an
old and harmless sort of idolatry fire.
quently indulged in by large percent
age of humanity. says the New York
Tribune. When these treasures are
under inspection in a social way re-
marks of the following tenor are fire.
quently heard:
This is the first bit of silver l earned
when left home"
i found this half-penny near Shak-
speare's tomb"
Daniel Webster gave that Spanish
quarter to my father when boy for
holding his horse"
Here said man noted for his
unthrift, ''is the only money l ever
saved, and / would not have saved
that were it not made of German sill
ver."
1t is custom for many kind old per-
sons to say, while rendering bright
piece of silver or gold to an emigrant
lad or lass: keep this in your pocket
and you'll always have money"
The present and injunction are, per-
haps intended for practical sugges-
ton of thrift, although in most cases
the lesson is likely to be disregarded.
Few people possess the quality of econ
omy to an extent that will allow them
to join Shylock in his boast of his abili-
ty to make coins breed.
A large number of these mementoes
struggle into the hands of New York
money changers, whose locations give
them daily opportunity of dealing with
emigrant arrivals. While speaking of
this incident in the business, one brok-
er said: 1T used to give me pang
when some poor fellow or woman
would unwrap Internationally piece
of foreign money, or remove perfor-
ated one from chain or faded strip of
ribbon and tearfully offer it for sale or
exchange. But one soon loses senti-
ment in this business, and in matter
of-fact way | simply pay for the weight
of most of such odds and ends as you
see heaped in that tray. I've had cases
wherein persons who had struck pros
perity have returned after Z long time
to see if their keepsakes could be iden-
titled and recovered, but the crucible
of the assay office had generally put
them beyond hope"
Nine out of ten of the devotees to
these little gods would decline the use
of safe deposit boxes or bank vaults,
believing as they do that the luck or
charm chances of the object only be-
come potent by personal contact.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
She Was Mistaken.

81 called here two weeks ago to re-
port that my husband was missing, ~
said woman at the central police
station recently, according to the
Detroit Free Press.
"Yes'm"
Il expressed a fear that he was
drowned"
"You did,"
''And I asked you to have the river
dragged"
Yes
You refused, and I went away be-
lieving you a heartless wretch"
Exactly"
Il now return to beg your pardon.
You are no wretch. Your heart is all
right.
Thanks
'My husband has returned. He is
alive.''
''Glad to hear it, ma'am"
so far from drowning himself, he
never went near the water. He never
even washed his face in the two weeks,
but was lying drunk in an old barn.
I've settle matters with him, and now
I'm square with you. Good-day, sir!"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
Antiquity of False Teeth.

A Rome doctor has discovered in
many of the skulls of different Etruscan
tombs, as well as those deposited in the
various museums. interesting speci-
mems of ancient dentistry work and
artificial teeth. The false teeth were
in most cases carved from those of
some large animal and in many in
stances were fastened to the natural ones
by gold bands. The skulls examined
date as far lack as six centuries before
Christ, which proves that dentistry is
not modern art.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
Water as an Air Purifier.

Fresh cold water is a powerful alb
sorbent of gases. A bowl of water
placed under the bed of the sick-room
and frequently changed is among the
valuable aids in purifying the air. The
room in which the London aldermen
sit is purified by open vessels of water
placed in different parts of the room.
1t can be easily inferred from this that
water standing for any length of time
in close room is unfit for drinking,
1t has frequently been observed that
restless and troubled sleep has been
corrected easily by placing an open
vessel of water near the head of the bed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
A ProvidentiaI Dispensation.

1t is remarked as a singularIy
thoughtful dispensation of providence
in London that the influenza attacked
most frequently and severely those
who were at work on salary. and that
those who worked by the piece or day
were either spared entirely or had
light attack. ''Tempering the wind to
the shorn lamb is what one paper
calls it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-07-02
A Large Stock

OF harness, just received, made f. ,m
best oak stock and all hand wtrk
Sold at rock bottom prices. Come in
and see. T. F. THOMPSON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19
FRANCIS HENRY,
Attorney-at-Law
AND PROPRIETOR OF
ThURST0N COUNTY ABSTRACT.
Olympic Block, Cor. Fourth and Main.

Ny Abstract, ana an experience of more than
VI twenty years in searching the records o.
lhurston county in regard to title enables me TO
give prompt attention in regard to same.
nave complete and the only abstract of the
Records of the Probate Court of said county pre-
pared DURING the eight years that was Judge
OF said Court.
have the only abstract that was ever at
tempted to be made OF sales of property for taxes
i'll sand county.
negotiate loans for those wishing to borrow
oil loans. represent only such local capitalists
a. my cients)
l have for many years represented, and at this
time represent, a. agent of residents and nOn-res-
dents large holding of real estate in the city OF
Olympia, and in Thurston county, for the sale OF
which negotiations can be made through me.
also have upon sale. for fixed prices, q large
amount of real estate, both city and country,
which am ready to show up on call.
am ready and equipped by the labor and eX
pcriencc OF more than twenty years for the trans
action of "A general real estate business, in which
line respectfully offer my services to those who
desire, either TO purchase or sell, to borrow or
Dan.
To those who think of investing, have No
hesitation in saying that money put into real
estate in Olympia and rhurston county at this
time would be good investment.
10 those who wish TO sell, have to say that
my connections in this line OF business will en-
able me 10 find purchasers for their property
among the many strangers constantly coming
and going through the country in search q
chances for investment, who would otherwise
know nothing of the opportunity.
have large amount of city property. both
improved and unimprOycd for sale. Also, some
very desirable farms.
Olympia. June /. 1870
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19

Try pair of Brown 4 Ferriss famous
So shoes, whole stock calf skin, the best
the market affords, they haveno equal
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Nav 28th. 1889. 1v
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19

No second letter arrived; but telegram
was received from the lawyer toward the end
of the week.
Expect me tomorrow on business which
requires personal consultation"
That was the message. In taking the long
journey to Cumberland Mrs. Linley's legal
adviser sacrificed two days of his precious
time in London. Something serious must as
suredly have happened.
In the meantime, who was the lawyer?
He was Mr.. Sarrazin Of LincOln'S Inn
Fields.
Was he an Englishman or Frenchman?
he was curious mixture of both. His
ancestors had been among the prosecuted
French people who found a refuge in En-
gland when the priest-ridden tyrant, Louis
XIV, revoked the edict of Nantes. a Brit
ish subject by birth, and thoroughly COM
petent and trustworthy man, Mr.. Sarrazln
labored under one inveterate delusion; he
firmly believed that his original French nat
ure had been completely eradicated, under
the influence Of our insular climate and our
insular customs. No matter how often the
strain OF the lively French blood might as
sert itself, at incOnvenient times and under
regrettable circumstances, he never recog-
nized this foreign side of his character. His
excellent spirits, his quick sympathies, his
bright mutability of mind-all those qualities,
In short, which were most mischievOusly
ready to raise distrust in the minds of En-.
glish clients, before their sentiments chang
ed for the better under the light of later ex-
perience-were attributed by Mr.. Sarrazin to
the exhilarating influence Of his happy do
nestle circumstances and his successful pro-
fessional career. His essentially English
wife; his essentially English children; his
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA, Wash., Oct. 30th, 1890.
Notice IL hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" freder-
lex w. Taylor, Of kamilchie, County of Mason,
State Of Washington, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No. 4,150, for the
purchase Of the NV 4 of Section No 2s,
in Township No. Is North, Range No. 3
West, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought Is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this office at Olympia, Wash,
on Friday. the 18th day Of March, 1891.
He names as witnesses: John Hudson, NJ. G.
Simmons, w. ID. Mcbride, Fred Bems, all Of
kamilchie, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on before said 18th day Of
March, 1871. GEO. q. MILLS,
Register.
Date of first publication. Oct. 81, 1891.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19
Cor. 10Th and Adams
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA Wash Oct 1900

SSii LAND OFflCE,
OLYMPIA, Wash, Oct 3, 1S90.}
N Office is hereby given that In compliance with
~ the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale of tim
Der lands in the States of California, Oregon
Nevada and Washington Territory" Mary A.
O.Netl, OF Olympia, County of Thurston State
OF ot+N washington. has this day filed in this
chase of the Sc 4 NE 4 f y Sc 4 and SW 4
Sc = OF Section 20. Township No. Is North
Range No W, and will offer preof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its tim
Der or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish her claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this Office at
Olympia, Wash, on Friday, the 9Th day Of
January. 1891.
She names as witnesses: James McFaddeu,
Edward W. Austin, Francis Henry and ID. $. b.
Henry. all of Olympia, Thurston county, Wash.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims In this Office on or before said 9th day of
January, 1891. GEO. q. MILLS,
Register.
Date Equalization October 10th, 1890.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-19
Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
OLYMPIA. Wash, October IL, 1890. I
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress Of
June b 1878, entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California. Oregon,
Nevada and Washingnto Territory" Mrs Maggie
EshOm. of Little Rock, County of Thurston, State
of Washington, has this day filed in this office
her sworn statement No. 4.i32, for the purchase
of the lots and and + y, SW 4 of Section
No. Is, in Township No. IL North, Range No.
w, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
her claim to said land before the Register and
Monday, the I'd day of February, 1891.
She names AS witnesses: Aaron Jefries, of
Little Rock, Wash Jessie Cleveland, of Little
Rock. Wash. Frank !. Rutledge of Little Rock,
Wash. T.. McReynods of Olympia, Wash.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
atove-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said I'd day Of
February, 1891. GEO. q. MILLS,
Register.
Date of first publication Oct. II. 1890.