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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
ToLsToI AND THE BEAR.
How the Celebrated Novelist's Presence
of Mind Saved His Life.

An incident is related about the cele-
brated writer, Count Tolstoi, which
nearly cost him his life. He went out
on bear hunt with some of his friends.
and, after selecting a spot which COM
manded a good view of the surround
ing grounds. some of the more ex-
perienced hunters suggested that the
snow had better be trampled down so
that it would be easier for them to
move about and get out of bruins way
and have time enough to take shot at
him if he should come upon them un-
xpectedly.
The count, however, although up to
his waist in the snow, objected to this
and said that it was entirely un-
necessary, since the whole thing con-
sisted of shooting the bear and not
wrestling with him.
They did not have to wait long, for
the bear, which had just risen from its
lair, was walking along to get out of
the way of the hunters when it sud-
denly stepped out into the open space
directly in front of Tolstoi.
He coolly took aim and frad -hnt tha
ball, for some reason or other went
wide of its mark. Taking aim again
he fired, this time hitting the bear in
the head, and the bullet lodged in the
lower jaw and of course only made a
very irritating wound, which made the
bear SO savage that taking a few
jumps, he was upon Tolstoi before he
was able to realize it. just as the bear
came close enough TO him he dropped
down, and of course the bear went
right over his body. Tolstoi's whole
body sunk into the deep snow, and, the
only part that remained exposed was
his head, which the bear tackled as
soon as he had recovered from his sur
prise in seeing Tolstoi disappear so
suddenly.
Tolstoi did his best to push his head
down as low as possible, and elevated
his fur cap for the bear to bite. Twice
the savage animal snapped at it, and
then, discovering his mistake, made a
bite deeper down, this time taking a
piece of flesh from the counts right
cheek.
Just at this moment his comrades re-
turned, and by their loud yells sue
ceeded in driving away the bear. who
very slowly turned his back upon the
hunters and walked into the woods,
master of the situation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
KNOWING ANIMAL.
A Dog Goes to a San Francisco Hospital
for Treatment.

The surgeons at the receiving
hospital have to deal with many
peculiar patients, but until yesterday
they had never been called upon to
minister to the needs of a member of
the canine family, says the San Fran
cisco Chronicle. An hour or so before
noon handsome setter dog came limp
ing up to the hospital door and asked
as well as any dog could be expected
to ask to have an injured foot attended
to. The request was made in piteous
whines, and the injured foot was held
up toward the stonished doctors in the
most supplicating manner.
Matron Karr was about to bid the
canine intruder begone, when DR.. Wolf
iGterfered and invited the strange
patient to enter. He accepted the in
vitation with alacrity and without q
moments hesitation, mounted the oper-
ating-table and stuck out the injured
foot in the same manner as before.
On examination it was found that
the poor animal had stepped on piece
of sharp glass, which still remained i'm
bedded in his foot. The surgeon hesi-
tated for moment, as though debat-
ing the question of administering an
anasthetic to the patient, and then sud-
denly seeming to make up his mind he
grasped the extended paw firmly but
gently, reached for a surgical instru-
ment, and in a jiffy had drawn the
foreign substance from the foot. The
dog gave howl of pain as the glass
was drawn forth, but moment later
began tapping the hands of the surgeon,
thanking him as plain as plain could
be for the services which he had just
rendered him.
DR.. Wolf then applied an ointment
to the wound, wrapped the foot in a
bandage and dismissed the patient, who
hobbled away on three feet, with many
bark of gratitude, and thankful wag
of his shaggy tail.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
Giving the Ocean a Show.

There is hardly day but that some
man comes down to get his first view
of the ocean, and it is always interest
Free Press. Most of them manage to
conceal a great deal of their surprise
on first beholding the bounding ex-
panse of the white-crested breakers,
but your real old farmer is no dissem-
bier. One came down the other day
who was "a years old, and who was ac-
companied by his wife, almost as old,
and three sons. The five stood in a
row on the hotel veranda and gazed at
the rolling deep for fully five minutes
before a word was spoken. Then the
old man turned to his wife and said:
"Well, Sarah, what do you think of
it?''
81 believe it's bigger'n our whole
farm" she replied.
Bigger! [ guess it is! Han't she
purity? I've allus heard and read of the
ocean, and here it is at last. It's a
sight worth seein'-eh, boys?n
Yes, father" answered one, ''but 1
don't see a whale or shark"
mo, nor | either, but don't be in a
hurry, Henry. Give her time. She's
a big body of water and has got to
move slow. There's sharks and whales
in there as sure as you are alive, but
give 'em a show-let 'em have a little
rope. We've got four hours to stay,
and we won't jump on her for a
swindle until we've given her fair
trial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
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Smyrna, Fur and Brussels Rugs, and Fringes;
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Curtains; Chenille Portiers. White Embroi-
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Shading, together with all Curtain Fixtures,
Poles and Trimmings.
Full line Of the celebrated Blabon's Linoleum
Oil Cloths by the yard and in patterns-an
immense stock on the first floor
TO KNOW
That the half has not been told" needs but
a call, and inspection Of our matchless stock.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
A SABINE LOVE STORY.
illustrating the Effect of Gentle Force on
Woman's Sweet Nature.

Here is a cute little story from the
French of Catulle Mendes. Not
pretty word. perhaps, but then she
said it so prettily!
She was a sweet little thing, and
when she put her hands on her hips,
lifted up her saucy little face, and,
looking at you with half-shut eyes,
emitted this provoking monosyllable,
it flew as straight and swiftly to its
mark as any shaft in Cupid's quiver.
And Just because the little mink was
perfectly conscious of the effect of her
'.Pshaw!" she uttered it on all public
occasions.
She said ''Pshawr' to everybody and
without any apparent reason, but there
was one to whom she said it more fire.
quently than to anybody else, and for
the very best of reasons. For he loved
her and she pretended that she didn't
love him, and so for a long time
'.Pshaw!'' was all the answer the poor
fellow got to his prayers and protesta-
tions.
81 love you.n
'Pshawi''
Il would give my life for kiss from
your lips"
SHAWL!
Il will blow my brains out if you re-
fuse to listen to me-"
"Pshaw!' said she, bringing her
laughing face still closer to his so that
her tempting red lips fairly touched
his beard.
She wasn't bit afraid of him, you
see, but he, poor fellow, was still lit
tie afraid of her, and she drove him
almost crazy with her coquetry. At
last he lost all patience, and coming
upon her unexpectedly one evening he
said never word but took her in his
arms and covered her face with kisses.
She struggled and screamed like a
captured bird, and as uselessly, for the
victorious lover paid no attention to
her remonstrances, but kissed her
hair, brow, cheeks and lips with the
concentrated passion of months of de-
sire.
And as he grew bolder, and, drawing
her on his knee, kissed her white throat
and clasped her yet more passionately,
she became alarmed. She gave up
struggling and had recourse to tears
and entreaties.
Let me go, oh! Please let me go!''
'tPshaw!'' said he. He didn't say it
as prettily as she did, and he didn't
have such a saucy little face, but then
he was a good deal stronger, and
Well, when he did release her there
were tears and some reproachful
glances, and then sweet little kiss of
forgiveness, given without the least
compulsion. She never said '.Pshawr'
to him again-that is, not when she
had on her best frock and wanted to
keep her hair in order, and they are to
be marri d next week, l believe"
Altogether in the world there about
300, 100000 followers of Buddah. In
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
Valuable Recipes.

The girl who freckles, says the n. Y.
Star, is said to be lovable. therefore
any girl who freckles should not fret
about it. She always does, however,
and for this reason-to prevent the
freckles and the fretting-Dr. Anna
Kingsford once devoted a long article
to the subject. 1 am going to make an
extract or two from it, for the season
is upon us when little talk of this
sort is at least appropriate. To pre-
vent summer freckles-that is. freckles
caused by heat-when going out in the
heat of the day, run little cold cream
on the face and wear veil-unless
you prefer the freckles; and between
the latter and its remedy I believe I
would prefer the freckles. Cold cream
is, however, an innocent and beneficial
ointment, softening and whitening the
skin far better than either glycerine or
vaseline. 1t should be composed of
pure white wax, spermaceti of the best
quality, almond oil and rosewater, or
better still, cucumber juice. A little
oxide gf- zinc -is-se4eetiHaaS-ada adaad-to-
give consistency to the mixture. This
makes a perfectly harmless cosmetic
which can be applied to the face to
remove freekles.
Many country places are beset with
poison ivy, and from which summer
visitors are apt to suffer. 1t is well to
know that it can be cured by a few
applications of wood lye. Tie wood
ashes in a bag and boil few moments.
Dilute so that it will not be too harsh,
yet leave it quite strong. Paint with
it the afflicted parts, and in ten min
utes wash off with soft tepid water and
anoint with vaseline. Repeat two or
three times, or till cure is effected.
A method of whitening tarnished
silver that is used by many jewellers is
to immerse the article in a bath of
cyanide. The strength of the solution
should depend on the condition of the
jewelry to be cleaned. After immers-
ing the piece thoroughly in this liquid
clean with whiting free from dust or
grit.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
He Wasn't Extravagant.

Cautious people are sometimes too
cautious, says the st. Paul Pioneer
Press. The story of man who con-
sidered seriously for week whether
it would be wise for him to pay $500
for a lot, and, after deciding in the af-
irmative, learned from the real-estate
man in a more careful conversation
that it was $500 per front foot, is a case
in point.
A few days ago a stranger, while
passing haberdasher's store, was at
tracted by a display of shirts, which
were further distinguished by placard
on which was printed the legend,
'These are Is cents" 1t happened
that in the same case were q few silk
umbrellas, which command about So
each on a pleasant day, with a slight
tendency to rise if clouds gather. The
pedestrian gazed long and earnestly
into the window; then he wandered
away, only to return soon and gaze
again. This was repeated several
times. Finally he entered the store
and asked to look at the umbrellas.
One was brought out and he opened
and examined it with the utmost care.
1t seemed to suit him exactly and he
turned to the proprietor and remarked:
I'll give you an even so cents for it."
The proprietor evidently didn't think
he understood Alright, for he leaned
forward and said, ''What?" The
stranger again informed him 'tI'll give
you an even 60 cents for the UMBRELLA"
The proprietor was dazed. Then he
began to recover.
How much do you think it costs?"
he inquired.
''Seventy-five cents.n
''And you have been debating all
this time whether you would give that
amount for silk umbrell?n
The stranger said he had.
The proprietor led him gently but
firmly to the door. MY friend" he
said, tenderly, you are too far from
home and you'd better scoot before
some hungry car-horse gets a chance
to nibble at you and make funeral
of you before the mistake is discov-
ered.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
Stealing Kisses.

A good joke is being told on a we'll
known young Third street man. He
is great society man. He is hand
some, polished and something of a
dandy. He is quite good-looking and,
a pair of glasses balanced on his aristo-
cratic nose gave him an intellectual
air that he would not otherwise pos
sess. For a year or so he has been de-
voted to a well-known young society
woman. Not week ever passed that
he has not been at least twice to see
her. About a month ago he proposed
and was accepted. About two weeks
ago the engagement was broken, only
to be patched up again shortly after
ward.
The cause of the engagement being
broken was that the young man made
his accustomed visit; he was shown in
to the parlor. While sitting there he
heard his betrothed coming down the
stairs. He stepped to the door, and as
she passed the door he leaped out and
printed kiss upon her lips. A faint
scream above startled him. He looked
up and saw his sweetheart at the head
of the stairs. He looked down and saw
that he had the housemaid in his arms.
He tried to explain matters but his
sweetheart would not have it, and the
engagement was broken. She after
ward accepted his explanation and re-
1nstated him.
This experience would have cured
most people, but it did not cure him.
A few nights ago he called again and
entered the parlor. There was no
light in the hall nor in the parlor. In
short time he heard his girl coming
down the steps. He stepped out into
the hall, and as she reached the bot
tom of the stairs he inclosed her in hts
arms and imprinted long, lingering
kiss upon her ruby lips. Releasing her,
he struck match and lit the gas, then,
turning to snatch kiss, he was horri-
fed to see before him the black cook.
He gave her dollar not to say any
thing about it, but it was too good to
keep and she told it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26

Altogether in the world there about
300, 10000 followers of Buddah. In
France alone there are $4,000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-26
TO KNOW
TO X NOW

That house giving it's exclusive attention to
Carpets and Upholsterings, can meet your
wants more satisfactorily than mere dabblers,
is easily learned by comparison Of resources
and values.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-03
DREAMIN' o. HOME.

lcant jes' tell what's come TO her. an yet think
IT'S clear
That somethiu's goiu' wrong o. late-to see her
sittiu therr
drelmiu' In the doorway, with that look into
hcreyes
As ef they sll was rcstln' on the ole time fields
an skies
She's always dreamin', dreamin o. the life we left
behind.
The little two room cottage where the moruin'
glories twined:
The roses in the garden. the yellow sunhowers tall
The violets but she herself the sweetest iower O.
all
You see she uster sit there in the doorway, so
content,
The suuhowers foilerin' the sun. no matter where
lac went;
The brown bees slppiu' honey an buzzu' roun'
the place;
An now she can't forget it When I ten her
Little WIFE
There amt no use in grievin' for that simple
country life"
She twines her arms aroun' my neck. an snilin
sweet 10 see,
She says ut seems so far away 10 where we uster
bel' -.
There amt DO use in chidn' or sayin' words o
cheer
There's nuthin in tie city life she was user there;
Where prvachin cum but once a month M street
cars didn't run,
An folls they tole the time o day by looEin' a,
the sun
An larks got UP at peep o dawn and made the
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-03
AGENTS WANTED.

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sired. write legibly TO the gned clearly stat
ing your residence, with State, County street and
Numter. More rapid return mail delivery will lie
assured by your enclosing an Envelope hearing
your full address,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-03
Famed for 90 Years
For Integrity of its Drawings, and
Prompt Payment Of Prizes,

AIItsTtt az FOlIOWs:
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rangeieuts for all the Monthly and semi -Annua
Drawings oi The Louisiana stat. Lottery Company
and IN person manage and control the drawings
themselves, and that the same are conducted with
honesty fairness, and in good faith toward all par
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tsched In Its advertisements"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-03
TNpRECEDENTED ATTRACTION.
" OVER A MILL ION DISTRIBUTED
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Incorporated ty the Legislature for
Educational anu Charitable purposes and Us .,aa.
chise mad part OF the present state Ionst tullon
IN lo'9, 10y an overwhelming popular vote.
ITS MAMMOTH DRAWINGS take place
temi-Annually.t dune and Bscs Inh.r.J aud
ils GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAW
iNG> take place IN each of the other ten
months of tie year. and aye all drawn in
public, AT the aoadem! of Music New Or
leans, La.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-01-03
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all Prizes drawn Ia The Louisiana State Lotteries
which may be presented at our counters.
R.M.WALMsLES. Pres Louisiana Nat. Bank.
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CARL kOHN, Pres. Union National Bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
vermont ilver at tho Tront.

Il is certainly worthy of note that four
native Verinonters should be occupying
positions of the highest responsibility in the
military department Of our government,
and that another Nermonter should be at
the head Of the great soldiers organization
of the country, all in this year of our Lord
1890.
If these positions had been won for these
men by wire pulling and sef-seeking, there
would be the less honor in the distinction thus
accorded But the State Of Vermont oc-
cupies very little space on the map Of the
Union, and it could carry nothing in the
way OF national Offices by virtue of its size,
numbers or wealth:-0nd in point of fact,
as everybody knows, each of the men alluded
to owed his Advancement solely to his own
merits and fitness for the place.
Col. Proctor was made secretary Of war
simply because lie was ;Ao man the president
wanted for that place, and il any one had
doubts at the outset as to the wisdom Of the
selection, such doubts have passed away.
lir. Proctor never urged himself upon the
presidents attention or lifted finger to gain
a place in the cabinet
Gen. /. 4. GRAFT VAS appointed assistant
secretary of war not because he was born
among the Groom Hills: but because his
ability and trustworthiness, demonstrated
both in his military career and in
civil life, had become known to the appoint
ing power. The position was wholly I'M
sought by him.
Payma-ter General William l.. Smith Of
Orwell, VI, is at the head Of that i'm
portant department for precisely similar
reasons. He was not an applicant for such
promotion.
Surgeon General Baxter owes his place at
the head of the medical department of the
army to hi, long and competent service and
personal and professional ability. If any
''worl," has been done for him in connec-
ton with the appointment, it was chiefly in
order that the promotion to which be was
entitled by his rank and service should not
bo sua,ched from him by ambitious
aspirauts for tine place.
30 Grand Commander Neazey holds his
prominent place 10y virtue OF his personal
merit and his splendid army record.
Ofdistinctions 50 won the men and their
/ state have a right TO he proud.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
Buying New England Farms.

4 Concord, N. H., despatch says that
the first annual report Of n. j. Bachelor,
the commissioner Of agriculture and i'm
migration, TO tho governor and council,
shows that Of 1912 abandoned farms report
ed in tho State last August, 301 are now
occupied We haven't Commissioner Bach
elders report at hand, but from other
sources we learn that these farms have all
or nearly all been bought either by well to-
do people from the cities for summer homes,
or Ly practical farmers, who, realizing that
n rare opportunity was thus offered for pro
curing homes at remarkablely low rates,
have not permitted the opportunity to go
by unimproved. These 80l settlers in New
Hampshire found sheltering roof, kind
and sympathetic neighbors, good society
and school facilities, and an agreeable and
healthy climate. In other words, they have
humble, perhaps but comfortable home,
something to eat and wear and good pros
poets for the future. That is more than
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22

all parts Of the United States, and even to
Canada, England and Sweden.
Over two thousand letters OF inquiry
were received ia resi- onsa to Ties, pomph-
LET'S, and table in Mr. Batchelder's report
shows that the three hundred and ono farms
sold since this work was instituted wore
located in various parts OF the state, seven
being the largest humber in any one county.
In answer to the question: What class OF
people are the buyers Of those farms Mr..
BatchelIor says that tho class i'll general
is good Those farms which have become
occupied for agricultural purposes arc main
ly taken by Americans. A large number
have become occupied by city people who
desired a homo in tho country.
As we said in Che beginning, thc5e state
ments are not presented for purposes Of
argument but merely to show what is do
ing in nearby section Of New England
to remedy the abandoned farm evil. New
Hampshire has prohte1 by following, in
some particulars, the plan as originally
adopted by Vermont This state may gain
some points" by carefully studying the
system adopted by New Hampshire.
Meanwhile it should be motel that Mr..
BotchsIder's report is a magnificent testi-
mony to the value of advertising. Tne
Stale made use of exactly the same meth
eds that prevail IN nearly every large and
successful business house in the country in
advertising what it had for sale, and these
advertisements have brought the customers.
JuIicious advertising phys.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-08-22
counting for some peoples ideas Of econ

The proposition has been debated by the
Now York judiciary commission at Albany
to prohibit judges from taking free passes
from railroads. Tue fact that body of re-
preventative lawyers propose to nut this pro
hiliHon on the bench indicates that there is
reason for it--that free passes are accepted
by New York judges. This was denied in
tho debate but the New York Herald offers
The very pertinent suggestion, that il the
provision can do no good it can certainly
10 no harm. l.cro is the provision as final
y adopted.
Norsuol any judicial officer accept from any
person or corporation free transport alton for
himself or amy member Of his family over tAc
line of amy common carrier.
When the salaries of our Vermont Judges
were increased j, was urged that it would
remove all necessity for their acceptance OF
passes from the railroads We have no
ucnus Of knowing whether or not it had
Na effect. but If not the intention of many
%. those who voted for the increase has been
frustrated