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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
An old-Time Indian Terror.

They were talking recently about
the Indian outbreak when one of the
party who had been for many years a
resident of Arizona Territory remarked:
II tell you, gentlemen, that this In
dian business is likely to become pretty
serious before long. Why on earth the
Government don't enlist 5000 men
and have those redskins rounded up
once and for all is something cannot
understand.
why, down in Arizona we lived for
fifteen years in a state of terror on ac-
count of a marauding band of Apaches
that had things pretty much their own
way all this time, in spite of all that the
Government troops could do to keep
them in check.
II call to mind particularly Old
Victoria. There was a warrior for
you. He commanded band of some
200 bucks. They were the Chiricahua
Apaches. and the murders, robberies,
and depredations committed by that
band during those ten years in which
they were on the warpath are almost
incredible.
"Old Victoria was nearly 80 years of
age when the troubles began. He
in spite of his years. And he was
paralyzed, too. completely paralyzed.
He was only able to use his left arm q
little, just enough to lift a cigarette to
his mouth.
He was constantly in the saddle. and
had to be strapped on like a bale of
goods. His band had the finest ponies
to be found anywhere. They would
of 0k nd in
less than twenty-four hours you would
hear of them at some place 100 miles
distant. All throughout Southern
Arizona and Northern Mexico Old Vic
toria continued his raids until the set
tiers finally gave mp in despair: The
Government troops appeared to be ut
terly powerless in the matter.
why, that band of redskins would
sometimes plunder wagon train right
under the noses Of the troopers. and by
ready to start in pursuit they would be
out Of sight. The next day, perhaps,
the wires would tell Of some fresh de-
probation committed by the same band
in q section of the country over 100
miles away.
. "This old war dog. however, was
finally rounded up and shot He died
in the saddle, fighting to the last, and
his band, what was left of it, dispersed.
OF course the settlers heard of it and
were delighted. Dismay followed. how
ever, when Cochise took the field. This
Indian ran things pretty much the same
way for five years, and then came old
Geronimo.
The Indians of the Northwest are
much more numerous and better
armed. You may take my word for it.
gentlemen. we haven't seen the last of
these Indian troubles. We've hardly
seen the beginning of them. The Gov
ernment will wake up to this fact be-
fore long too."-M r Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
MAxIMs OF TALLEYRAND.
From the Papers OF M. Colmache, Private
Secretary to the Prince.

Prudence in woman should be an
instinct not virtue.
What have been taught / have for
gotten: what / know have guessed.
The love of glory can only create a
hero; the contempt of it creates great
man.
Theologians resemble dogs, that
gnaw large bones for the sake of very
little meat.
A rich man despises those who fatter
him too much, and hates those who do
not fatter him at all.
Life, to a young man, is like new
acquaintance, of whom he grows dis
gusted as he advances in years.
If you wish to appear agreeable in
society you must consent to be taught
many things which you know already.
Both erudition and agriculture ought
to be encouraged by Government: wit
and manufactures will come of them
selves.
The reputation of man is like his
shadow-gigantic when it precedes him,
and pigmy in its proportions when it
follows.
There are two things to which we
never grow accustomed-the ravages
of time and the injustice of our fellow
men.
There are many devices which do
not deprive us of friends; there are
many virtues which prevent our having
any.
The errors of great men and the good
deeds of reprobates should not be reck-
oned in our estimates of their respect
i've characters.
He who cannot feel friendship is alike
incapable of love. Let a woman be-
ware of the man who owns that he
loves no none but herself.
To succeed IN the world it is much
more necessary to possess the penetra-
ton to discover who is a fool than to
discover who is clever man.
The bold defiance of woman is the
certain sign of her shame. When she
has once ceased to blush, it is because
she has too much too blush for.
It is sometimes quite enough for a
man to feign ignorance of that which
he knows, to gain the reputation of
knowing that of which he is ignorant.
A great capitalist is like vast lake,
upon whose bosom ships can navigate.
but which is useless to the country.
because no stream issues to fertilize
the land.
That sovereign has little mind who
seeks to go down to posterity by means
of great public buildings. It is to con-
fde to masons and brick-layers the
task of writing history.
Human life is like game of chess
each piece holds its place upon the
chess-board king. queen. bishop and
pawn. Death comes, the game is up,
and all are thrown, without distinction,
pell-mell into the same bag.-iSt. Louis
Rea1aLhLic
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
How He Came to Marry.

The romance of the life of the fur
dealer, the late John Ruszits. is inter-
esting. Some thirty years ago, while
abroad on business trip. he visited a
friend in Stockholm. While in con-
versation with his friend in the latter's
parlor he heard music in the next
room. The pianist was young lady
from Bremen who was visiting there.
Mr.. Ruszits turned to his friend and
said:
'.If I should ever marry 1 would
like to marry a woman like that"
The gentleman went to the door and
called the lady in.
What do you think Mr.. Ruszits
just said?" he inquired.
Of course the lady didn't know.
Mr.. Ruszits struck in and said:
well, I'm not afraid to repeat it."
and be proceeded to do SO.
The lady looked at him thoughtfully
for moment or two, and then said:
well, will accept"
Thus his marriage came about
Ladies' Wear Rea,ieaD
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
Rather an Unpleasant Place.

A gentleman who has been visiting
Butte City. Mont. gives the st. Louis
Democrat rather disparaging
account of the place. He says: The
day left. what with a winter fog and
the smoke. which pours from the chin.
neys of hundred of rock-crushers and
roasting furnaces. was so dense that at
noon you could not see ten feet in front
of you. The electric lights were turned
on. but standing directly under one Of
the towers used in lighting the city, the
cluster of twenty thirty two candle
power globes looked like small star.
The death rate is very heavy; for the
week was there there were fourteen
funerals a day. Pneumonia is very
prevalent. quick and fatal in Butte. The
miners who have been there any length
of time look pale and have the appear
ance of being loaded. The real cause
of so much Of the sickness is the pres.
ence of gases in the air set free by the
process of burning the ores"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
Hydrophobia From an Old Bite.

Joe Brown, colored. was bitten by q
dog in Bobinson county. North Caro-
lima. in 1872. On the same day the
same dog bit white man and horse,
both of whom died the same day. The
negro Brown was attacked with hydro
phobia, but did not die. Periodically
at the same time of the year ever
since. he has return of the disease.
He is now suffering the most excruci-
ating torments of well developed
case of hYdrophobia-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
Draining Florida Lands,

A gigantic project for draining the
overfowed lands of southern Florida
is in progress, and 1000 square miles
have already been restored to the ara
BILE area of the state. The lands thus
reclaimed are said to be exceedingly
fertile, and more healthful for resi-
dence than either Cuba or Louisiana.
Settlers are taking up the lands.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
The Jumping Bean.

One of the curious products of Mexico
is the jumping bean. vegetable curl
osity, whose freaks of acrobatic agility
have never been fully explained by
the scientists. They grow in pods.
each pod containing three beans. Each
segment is rounded on one side and
A-shaped on the other. greenish yell
low in color, and in circumference
about the size of a large lead-pencil
When placed on table they roll over
and skip about sometimes actually
jumping good two inches. When
held between the thumb and FORE
finger they are felt to beat as strongly
as the throbbing of strong mans
pulse. The Agricultural Department
at Washinton has been acquainted
with the rarity since 1884
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11

First Messenger-Boy-'I believe I'll
be politician when l get to be man."
Second Messenger Boy-'cThe idea!
Why, you'd have to run for office If you
did. ."-Detro,t Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11

The Russian bandit Kroukouski, who
has recently been sentenced to penal
servitude in Siberia, is man of excel
lent birth and education. His parents
belong to the circle of the late Prince
Demidoff, and he ran through fine
property before essaying the role Of
Fra Diavolo-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11

The Sultan of Turkey has attached
to his bodyguard a soldier who is 10
years old. He must be tougher old
fellow than any Of our 1872 pensioners.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11


Wewere in luck in the purchase of large lot
of nice Silver Thimbles at special low prices.
Our friends get them at 25c each lettered to suit
THE e. r. WAIT co,
Diamonds, Diamonds!
See them this week. You can save moneyif
THE e. WAIT CO.
silver Ware
Is all new and first class; no old stock. Prices
are low as any one dare make.
THE E. R. WAIT co.
Clocks, Clocks.
Something new and pretty. that costs butlit-
tie money. THE e. E. WAIT co.
Gold Pens.
The finest to be found in the city: Prices sat-
isfactory. THE WAIT co.
Shears, Scissors!
The only line of fully warranted goods to be
found in the city. THE E. Il. WAIT CO.
Jewelry, Jewe1ry!
An endless variety, and the prices are too low
to mention. Call and see
Table Ware.
We can show you the best selection in the city.
--''- 80 = THE e. B. WAIT co.
Rings, Rings, Rings!
Diamonds. Opals. Pearls. Garnets. hubies.
Moonstones. sc, at prices to please all
THE e B. WAIT co. 49,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11

We were in luck in the purchase of large lot
of nice Silver Thimbles at special low prices.
Our friends get them at 25c each lettered to suit.
THE e. E. WAIT co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-11
THE SAW REPLACED,
Special Offer.

No.. Riddle Block. RAVENNA.
Agent for Portage County.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-08
prove that boy or girl should not have
the very best intellectual training. We
must remember too that the means of ac-

prove that boy or girl should not have
the very best intellectual training. We
must remember too that the means of ac-
quring even college education are much
better at the present time than fifty years
ago, that 1t requires no more and in many
cases not so much self fsacrifce on the part
Of the student to get a college education
to-day as it did for Lincoln to get even the
books with which he helped to educate
himself.
No fair minded person will affirm that a
college education is alone needed 10 make
able men, nor that all college graduates
the sweeping statement that no man can
be successful in profession without
college training, but do claim that a man
with such a trsining is in position to
make more Of himself than he could with
out it.
While it is true, as H. b. says, that there
are successful practitioners at every bar,
| who did not have college training, yet it
is significant fact that of the nine judges
of the Supreme Court Of the United States,
| at least seven are college graduates and at
the present time in the State of Maine
four of our seven supreme judges are col
| lege trained. while of all, now in office,
who received their first appointment since
! 1865, only one is not a college graduate.
| 1t is also true that out of the twenty
| three presidents fifteen received college
| training while at least four of the remain
| ing eight were selfeducated, leaving but
| four with common school or academic ed
ucation.
1t NAV be true that the majority of our
| present congressman are not college educa-
| ted have no means at hand of finding
| out but think it is fact that the ma
| jority of our congressman from New Eng
land are college educated.
| OF the young men who came to the front
| in Massachusetts, at the last election al
most all are college educated. These ex-
amplc> may mean something and they may
not
do not wish to be understood to be
disparaging any young man who has en-
tered profession without a college edu-
cation or to be throwing cold water at the
student contemplating the study of pre-
fe>>ion without such training. TO those
who haven't it and can not get it, would
say, do YOUR best and you are almost GER
| tain to succeed On the other hand, if
you have not already entered Oh your life
work, and without too great sacrifice can
acquire a college education, by all means
get it.
The fact that all who have received a
college training would not part with it for
any amount of money, even if they could,
be it called egotism or conceit, while the
majority of the prominent men who haven't
it would give almost anything they pos
sess if they had it, is strong argument IN
favor Of college education.
w. X. W.
Ellsworth. Jan. /, 1891.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-08

Boston NG.-Interviewer-Mr
Swelhed, have come to get your views on
the proposed change in the curriculum of
the grammar school.
Mr.. Swelhed-Curriculum What's that?
I'm agin 1t, whatever it is.
Mr.. Swelhed. reading the report of the
interviewer-"Our distinguished towns
man, Mr.. NJ. T. Swelhed. was found at his
charming home, surrounded by abundant
indication of ripe scholarship and sturdy
common sense. In reply to our reporters
question: he said: Il do not desire to
force my opinions upon the public, but
this will say, that have given to this
question long and studious attention, in.
cidentally examining into the curricula of
institutions of learning both at home and
abroad, and although find in the existing
course of study not few matters for con-
demnation, still, upon the whole, cannot
say that should advise any radical change
until have further time to examine into
the subject By George that feller's got
my evact language, word for word. And
he didn't take no notes neither! By George,
what memory that feller must have !"-
| Boston Transcript.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-08

contrary they bring reproach on her lax
corporation laws. The holders ought at
least pay Maine a fair rental for her fran
chises.
Other states draw handsome revenues
from corporate franchises-some as high
as millions. tightening to that extent the
burdens upon industry and frugality. Why
should Maine be more indulgent to her
corporations, and less mindful of her men
and women than these other statesS
| regret, however, that the commission
ers recommend the exemption of some
corporations fiom this tax. Such ex-
emptions will breed distrust and dscon-
tent. Equality is Necessary for just tax
alton. If the tax is just it should apply
to all
The whole question of state and local
taxation is vital and growing. think the
early adoption of some system ensuring
greater uniformity and equality in taxation
will tend to assuage the present discomfort,
and tend to keep our people and their
earnings within the state.
l.. A. EMERY.
Ellsworth, Dec T. 1890.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-01-08
The Stranger on the Sill.

Between broad fields of wheat and corn
l. the fowl ly home where was born;
The peach tree lea's against the wall,
And the woodbine wander> over all:
There j. the shaded doorwa, still.
But strangers foot has crossed the sill
There l. the barn-and. ~ of wore,
| can smell the hay from the open door.
And see the busy swallows throng.
And hear the pewee's mournful song:
But the stranger COmrs-oh painful proof
His >heares are piled TO the heated roof.
There j. the orchard-the very trees
" here my childhood knew long hours Of ease
And watrh.d the >hadowy moments run
TIL my life imbbtd more shade than sun;
The ing from the hough still sweeps the mir
But the strangers children are swinging there
There bubble. The shady spring below
With il huru>h brock where The haZels grow
Twas there found the calamus root.
And Watched the minnoW> po>e and shoot,
And heard the robin lave it, wing.
But the strangers bucket is at the spring.
O We. who daily cross the sill.
Step lightly. for love it still:
And whcn YOU crow 4 the Old barn caves.
Then think what countless harvest sheaNcs
Have passed within that scented door
To gladden. eyes that are no morel
Deal kindly with these orchard trees:
And Nhcn YOUR children crowd their knees
Their sweetest fruit they >hall impsrt,
A. il old III, morits stirred their heart:
To youthful sport still LEAVE the swing,
And In sweet reverence hold the spring.
The barn. the trees. the brook. the birds.
The meadow with their lowing herds.
Il l, II Ian,liinp n N fb, - u all
My heart >iill Fingers with lhtm All.
\ t strangers on my native ~li.
Step hghtly. for love il still.
THOMAS BUCHANAN READ.
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The Measure Of Southern Craftsmanship.

Whether Senator Butler of South Caro-
lima, who proposes, and the other Demo-
cratic Senators and representatives from
the south who support, the repeal of the
fifteenth amendment, expect to be taken
seriously or not may be open to question.
But If there Is any element of iiy in the
proposition it is not apparent. With SEN
ator Vance as a conspicuous exception,
the representatives of Southern Bourbon
ism at Washington seem TO be agreed up
on this solution of the race problem. They
will cheerfully accept the diminished rep
resentation which would fall to them
in the House if negro suffrage, as guaran-
teed in the Constitution, can be abolished.
That the United States, after a quarter
of a century, should withdraw the ballot
from million or two of black men to
whom it was given as protection against
wrong and an incentive to progress. and
should thereby abandon as hopeless the
attempt to asSimilate these elements of
American citizenship is, of course, out of
the question Revolutions do not move
backward. Negro suffrage may not have
been everywhere success, but the negro
has not had a fair chance. He has been trick
ed, defrauded, terrorized. Now that the
time has come when the processes which
have been used to suppress the negro vote
at the polls while retaining it as basis of
representation cannot much longer be de-
MED or continued, the representatives of
the South bring forward Il proposition
which confeSses at once their own iniqui-
ties, and their helplessness as statesmen
and leaders. They have nothing better to
produce than plan to relegatc the negro
into condition just above slavery, to de
ny his manhood, to deprive him of protcc
tion, and to remove from him the motive
for education and Improvement. Senator
Vance, Clearer-sighted and more candid on
this point than his associates indicates
very clearly the result of carrying out such
( a policy;
The result would be to inject into our
body polite large class of citizens who
can neither vote nor be voted for. They
would constitute an element of political rs
well as social pariahs. They would be an
incubus upon our material prosperity
They would have nothing to appeal to their
better instinct. They would lose tEt,r
manhood. They would be without rcSpon-
>ibihty and, as such, a dangerous element
in the community"
1t is not our purpose, however, to dis
cuss the consequences of this propositions
not call for consideration. Bnt as the ut
most and the wi>e>t which southern states
manship has been able to evolve as >olu-
tion of problem quarter of a century
Old, more or less, it is a melancholy and
disappointing confession Of Weakness
Boston JourHul
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There is great fun in a certain circle of
freshmen at Harvard over the following
incidents. Not long ago a wide awake
freshman learned that a party of >opho-
mOrcS were intent upon an evening visit 70
a cla>smate and friend of his, evidently To-
make the evening pleasant for him. a. Il
freshman, in the regulation sophomoric
way. So the wary freshman got a dozen
of his most athletic classmates 20 visit
this friends room on the evening in gur>-
ton.
In silence the approach Of the valiant
band of sophomoreS was awaited. They
reConnoitered the door and planned The
attack. One young man, however, prergI
through the tranSom and descended az gha~f.
There's dozen or more of them. and
some of them are big fellows - said he.
Lets go to As room instead" was
the verdict
So A--reCeived the sophomore Inya-
dcrs, but it was no new experience to him,
as several previous visits had this uufortu-
nate freshman submitted to, from both the
sophomores and members of III uWu class.
Now the funniest thing is that the proctor
of that entry had been disturbed bv the ire
Quent rumpuses in tins freshman : room,
and sent him note stating that groups Of
students had been seen entering his ruuli
often in the evening and thata> he evidently
was the ringleader of the gang he must
use his influence to have them not meet
at all, or meet in some other room,