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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
Hint to Mothers.

Il need new carpet for my. dining
room," commented a woman recently.
.'but tell the children while they are
so careless at table the old one will do
as well. 1t is Wilton worn to can
vas, and on occasion the maid actually
takes a scrubbing brush to the grease
spots" .Why, do you know" replied
her companions, Il have bought new
one this spring on purpose to improve
nv children's manners while eating.
They greatly admire the freshened
room, and it is matter of pride with
each one as he gets down from his
chair to see how few crumbs he can
leave"
This is whole sermon in itself.
Children are peculiarly susceptible to
the beauty or otherwise of their sur
roundings. They may not be able to
voice it-may not be conscious of it,
even, but it has none the less potent
influence on their behavior. 81 used
to notice." said an observing person
once, lin family which visited quite
frequently that when my call was con-
fined to chat in the library, lovely
ennobling room full of books and sun
shine, if the children were visible at all
they were exceedingly mannerly and
charming. while on the occasions when
l would 90 down Informally to the
home luncheon or dinner their behavior
was quite different. The room was dark
and sunless, and the belongings good,
but with all freshness worn off. finally
attributed the change in the children's
conduct to their different environ
ment.'-N Y Times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
A Typical American.

John Plankinton was millionaire,
and that is as definite as his wealth
can be estimated, although man in
position to know says it will exceed
$40, 100000. His interests were almost
entirely in Milwaukee.
Mr.. Plankinton came to Milwaukee
in 1914 at the age of 24 years, and the
characteristics which made him famous
as a business man and citizen were
brought into action within a fortnight
after his arrival. A native of Della
ware, he removed with his parents to
Pittsburg at the age of u, received a
scanty education, and in 1914 came to
the city of bricks before the utility of
mud had been discovered. When he
reached the village, practical young
butcher, he found that the friend with
whom he was to have formed a CO.
partnership had made better arrange
ments with another, and made the ex-
cuse that young Plankinton's capital
was inadequate to the enterprise de,
signed. Angry at the betrayal
of confidence, a business failing
which he never forgave in any one
during his long career afterward he
resolved to start in opposition. Posses
ing 1920 he rented house to shelter
his wife and child at So per month,
bought a COW for SO and turned her
out to pasture and fatten on the open
wild land where his palatial house now
stands on Grand avenue, while he
rented land and proceeded to erect a
butcher shop which cost him sos.
Fourteen days after his arrival he was
retailing his meats.
Industrious, honest. economical. he
became the leading butcher of the
town, and his business the first year
averaged nearly $1,000 per month.
His increasing business demanded new
quarters and he moved, but it was a
peculiarity of his life to retain the title
to all realty which he had once oc-
cupied, and at the time of his death
the land upon which he first found a
home in Milwaukee was in his name.
In 1850 he entered into a partnership
with Frederick Layton, and the new
firm began the packing business,
which, at the time of dissolution in
1861, had reached proportions equal
to any west of Cincinnati. For three
wears Mr.. Plankinton continued
alone, and in 1864 united with 2. ID.
Armour, under the firm name of Plank
inton & Armour. The business was
extended to cover the now famous es-
Establishments in Chicago, New York.
Kansas City, and elsewhere. In 1884
the firm divided, Mr.. Plankinton re.
tanning the Milwaukee house, and con
tinuing the business there till 1888
when failing health and increasing
business sponsibilities impelled him
to dispose of his packing house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
How a Soldier Feels in Battle.

Gen. Russell A. Alger of Detroit does
not often illustrate his conversation
with a humorous story. Now and then
he does, and the following is one of his
favorites:
-Four ministers stopped at my house
in DetroiG once during a conference
meeting, and one evening they asked
me if the glory of brave deeds cele-
brated in song did not have a power
full influence in stimulating soldiers to
emulate heroes of history. l said not
all. Then they wanted to know what
was the sentiment that took possession
of the soldier as he went into battle. L
answered that Just three words were
often uttered by soldiers in fighting.
and they embraced all the sentiment
and poetry of warriors nature. For
example, in my division there was
certain colonel known for his religious
views and orthodox ways. He would
not do anything to violate the Sabbath,
and never was known to utter an oath
or any word on the 'cuss' order. L
thought he was Miss Nancy kind of
a soldier, and was afraid he would not
be anv use in battle, except to assist
in quick and successful retreat. One
day in big battle l saw regiment
in the thickest of the fight, and the
colonel, with his sword in hand, on foot
his horse having been shot-in front,
cheering his men and urging them on.
I rode up rapidly. and the words that
good, orthodox colonel was using made
me smile:
".Give 'em hell! Give 'em hell,
bovs!" he would yell at each volley.
"'Why, colonel said, 1 am sur
: prised at your languages you. our bes'
Christianr Waving his sword, he re
piled:
.'Well. that is just what mean, and
lust what feel-give 'em hell
.'These are the three words of sentl
ment that soldier feels like utterins
in battle"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
The Merry, Merry Navajo.

The general theory of white men is
that an Indian is taciturn, reticent, and
self-contained without streak of
humor, and no taste at all for a good
Joke. This is an error. They are fun
nv themselves, like fuh in others, and
probably do more laughing than any
body and on infinitely slighter founda-
ton. An outfit of Navajos had just
concluded a vigorous and searching in
vestigation of the swill barrel which
stood at the rear of the restaurant at
Engle, N. M, one day, when Santa
Fe fireman who stood watching them
concluded to wash them up a little.
They surely needed it, albeit they clung
to different views from the fireman.
By Establishment and guile and much
as elder people pet reluctant and timid
children when steering their inexperl-
ence against some medicinal deadfall,
the fireman took the gathering of saw
ages over to the water tank and letting
down the spout, earnestly advised them
to stand beneath and see what they
would see. Some four or five had the
resolution to do this. the major por-
tion of the gang retiring to safe dist
ance and taking a very pessimistic view
of the proceeding. When the candl-
dates were all placed their friend, the
fireman, counted lone. two, three. "
and an assistant turned on the tank.
About ton of water struck those poor
Indians all at once. For second they
seemed held by the deluge itself and
stood motionless, but the next, with
soul-transfixing shrieks, they started
They did not run nor fly, for that would
not have been half fast enough; they
just hit about three high places on the
plain and were several miles away.
The dry Indians laughed and howled
with delight, and for two hours aftel
the joke their yells of pleasure still re-
sounded through the little camp
Kansas City Star.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
Dyspepsia and Badness.

Dyspepsia is one of the most COM
mon causes of badness. Nature is
great economizer, and when the nu-
TRENT elements furnished by the blood
are insufficient to properly support the
whole body she cuts off the supply to
parts the least vital, like the hair and
nails, that the heart and lungs and
other vital organs may be the better
nourished. In cases of severe fevers
this economy is particularly noticeable.
A single hair is sort of history of the
physical condition of an individual
during the time it has been growing,
if one could read closely enough. Take
hair from the beard or from the head
and scrutinize it and you will see that
it shows some attenuated places. indi-
eating that at some period of its growth
the bloody supply was deficient from
overwork, anxiety or under feeding.
The hair falls out when the strength
of its roots is insufficient TO sustain its
weight any longer, and new hair will
take its place unless the root is dis
eased, explains Halls Journal of Health.
For this reason each person has GER
tain definite length of hair. When the
hair begins to split or fall out massage
of the scalp is excellent. Place the
tips of the fingers firmly upon the
scalp and then vibrate or move the
scalp while holding the pressure stead
lily. This will stimulate the blood
vessels underneath and bring about
better nourishment of the hair. A
brush of unevenly tufted bristles is
also excellent to use upon the scalp,
not the hair.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
THEIR FIRST DINNER.
It Was Rather Unsuccessful, but the Hus-
band Made Things All Right.

A bride of the midwinter became
about week ago the mistress of a
cozy little apartment up town, all
screens and divans and rugs, after the
most approved fashion. says the N. Y.
Times. She tells an amusing story of
the first dinner in their new home:
"Ours is a one-servant establish
ment, so saw to everything, as we
housekeepers say"-this with grimace
myself. 1t would have been better,
possibly, if had not. We sat down
10 dinner, delighted to be in our own
snuggery. and Harry unfolded his nap
kin with an air of complete satisfac-
ton. Soup was first-it was dreadful
ly weak and tasteless. Then we had
bit of salmon with white sauce; l
made the sauce and it looked all right,
but when it was served it turned out
sort of gluey paste-simply uneatable,
Harry behaved beautifully. however,
and made no comment. When he be-
gan to carve an underdone duck he
asked quietly if took care to look up
my cooks reference. We had lettuce
salad, which was undeniably good,
Harry dressing it on the table. l am
trying to live on an allowance, so des-
sert was preserved ginger, with cheese,
waters and coffee. Jane made the cof-
fee and it was excellent. But got up
from the table hungry, of course. When
we got into the other room l noticed
Harry did not light his cigar, which he
always likes after dinner. He walked
up and down two or three times and
then he said:
'.'How soon, Puss. ought dinner in
vitation be returnedp
without an idea of what he meant
/ replied, oh. quite promptly, l sup
pose.'
"In that case,' he went on, 'as
have just dined with you won't you be
good enough to come and dine with
me?"
''And though 1 was wretchedly
mortified was too starved to decline
with dignity, as l felt l ought. And
we went off and had a cream soup, a
steak with mushrooms, and a meringue
glace."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
An Astonished Hoosier.

As we turned into the main highway
leading to indianapolis from cross
road we fell in the rear OF funeraN
procession about half a mile long,
which was made up of farmers ana VII
layers. We had gone nearly mile
when we saw man running across
field. hatless, coatless, vestless, and
barefooted. He was waving his hands
and shouting, and the procession at
once halted to see what was the mat
ter. He struck for the head of it, and,
as he climbed the six-board re nee
alongside the highway and got MS
breath. he gasped out:
'.All of you folks come right over
here as quick as you can!"
why, Ben, what's the matterP" ask
ed the preacher in charge.
Come as quick as you can!' urged
the other by voice and gesture. for 1
plugged the hole up before L left!"
But what is it?"
Its rabbit-biggest one you ever
saw-rabbit in holler stump-and 1t
won't take over fifteen minutes to
chop him outH'
Move on driver!" commanded the
preacher.
but hold on! He's in there, and
plugged the hole, and it won't take
me ten minutes to get an axe.
The procession moved on and con-
tinued to move, and by the time oul
team got up the farmers face express
ed about eleven different sorts of emo
tions.
whats the trouble?" l asked.
.Why-why = gosh hang it! I've
got the biggest kind of rabbit plug
ged up over here in holler stump"
And the procession wouldn't wal
to help you chop it out?''
No! I've heard that Injianny wa
turning over new leaf aud a-comin
right up to the frills and scollops. bu
never believed it afore! Won't stol
and help chop out a rabbit grea
big rabbit-g-o-s-h!'-M Y. San.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
Not Altogether Gloomy.

'If you knew some of the lunatics
here as we'll as do" said the physician
of an insane asylum, you would en-
Joy their acquaintance. There are
men here with whom l pass hours in
conversation on agreeable topics, and
1 am often among them when they are
talking with each other. Some of
them are fully aware that their minds
are diseased. and they know that they
are under treatment just as they would
be if they were suffering from any
physical ailmant. One of them said to
me: i know I am crazy, and, as | do
not believe l will ever be straight in
the head, I am content to stay here all
my life.' Another one gave me a
learned account of the symptoms Of
lunacv, which he said he possessed.
and which became active while he was
talking. There are all kinds of peo-
pie here, but there is rarely a case of
"A man who is always raving mad.
Even the violent patients, as a rule.
are violent only at times and | can
get along with them in their lucid in
tervals Oh, yes. a proportion of them
are discharged cured and we never
hear of them again after they leave the
asylum. IN y Sun.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
Pigeon in a Courthouse.

The Worcester Spy relates the fol-
lowing incident: Among the visitors
at the courthouse yesterday was a
snow-white pigeon that alighted on the
sill of one of the windows of the clerk 8
office. The window was opened. and
the bird calmly walked in with all the
confidence of a lawyer. He as calmly
walked the whole length of the office,
quietly observing everything, Pretty
soon, as his acquaintance with the
officials increased. he perched himself
upon the desks and later on the should
ers and head of one of the assistants.
1t was not decided by the officials
whether he had a case to try OF
whether he wished to enter writ.
Anyway he was placed on a shell
among the ancient deeds. The win
dow was opened, but the inner atmos
phere was more eongenial to his ex
cellency, so he stayed"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
A Mean Man.

Nov, gentlemen" said the man
with the checked suit on, as he briskly
entered the waiting room, where more
than twenty of us were sitting, 81
have no time for foolishneSs. Life is
short, and the man who expects to get
there must hustle. / don't have much
to say, but what / do say is straight up
and down and good as the late Thomas
Jefferson's affidavit. l have here
liquid compound of my own discovery.
1t is called The Fraud Detector,' and
can be relied on every day in the
week, Sundays included. One drop
placed on a bogus diamond, a filled
watch case OF rolled-plate pin imme-
diately exposes the cheat and protects
you from imposition. Who takes the
first bottle at 25 cents?"
No one spoke, while every one
seemed to hold his breath, and after
looking over the crowd the fakir con-
tinued:
you've been swindled and imposed
upon, and you hesitate to buy good
thing. There are at least fifteen
watches and half a dozen so-called
diamonds in this crowd. Who'll be
the first to pass up watch, pin or ring
and let me test it?''
Not leaf stirred, and two-thirds OF
the crowd actually turned pale.
"rm waiting," remarked the man,
| as he stood before us.
Everybody looked at the opposite
| wall, and everybody wished he had
that chap out in the woods for about
three minutes.
"Oh, WELL" he continued. ''if you
are all built that way of course l can't
| expect to make any sales here. l
thought there might be one or two of
you with some straight jewelry, but as
| there isn't, and as I don't want to
| squeeze you too closely, I'll pass on" )"
1t was great relief to everybody
when he walked out and the next five
minutes were spent in SLY glances at
each other. By and by l got up and
walked out, stared at by all the others.
l found the agent outside on box
laughing until he could hardly sit up.
What kind of guy is thatP"
asked.
'.Best in the world. That's simply
| little cold coffee in the bottle, but 1t
never fails to work. Tried it from
| Maine to California and it always
scares a crowd to death. Lands! but
the whole convention of you turned
whittier than snow-ha! ha! har'
And the man-the Internal wretch
of mantle hyena in human form
went off into such a fit of laughter thai
he fell off the box and rolled against {
crate of cucumbers on their way to al
early market.-M Y. Sun.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
The Trotting Bred Stallion,
MAMBRINo MOHAWK!

MAMBR1No MOHAWK is a jet black Stallion, 16
hands high; weighs AGO lbs; has line Knee
action. is nice trotter.
and grand style, is a valuable horse to breed to
for Trotters Coachers or Roadsters
MAMBRINO MOHAWK was sired by mann prime
Patchen dam by Mohawk. Mambrlno Patcheh
is brother to Lady Thorn. record 2:1sA.
Mamsrno Patenen IS the SIRE re 4r ord owneI
by e. j. Hamlin. Village Stock Farm n. I.
Mambrino Mohawk is by Mambrino Patchen
full brother to Lady Thorn, ,2:lS14. by Mambrino
Chief; first dam Lady Thorn's aam; 2:1sA. by
Gano; second dam by son of Sir W William by
Sir Archie, out of Bollona by Bella1r. NAM
brino Chief (sire of Lady Thorn 2:'sA) by
Mambrin0 Paymaster, son of Mambrino: by I'M
ported Messenger; Gano, by American eclipse,
out of Betsey Richards. by Sir ARCHIE, by imp:
Diomed; dam, Transport. by VlrgInias. son OF
Sir Archie: American Eclipse by Duroc, out OF
Ii Miller's Damsel. by Imp. Messenger
Patchen IS, sire of seventeen with records rang
Wilkes. 2:15A: Astral AIS; Rosa Wilkes
year old, :1924; Bermuda -four year oldl2 :22;
Alcantrs (four year old 23 and IA more better
than 80 Mambrino Patchen is the sire of 26
sons the sires of Is performers, and his daugh-
tiers have produced As performers in 2 30 or bet
ter and six from 2:l5 to .16A: Sons of Mann
brino Patchen have sired the dams c1 oliSep0ne o e
2l9s<; Charlie P, 25; Ella (two.years) 2 :3311
Linnie (two years. 2 :33; Orphia l7h; Lulu
Patchen three years. = :37 Dynamite :2S; Lin
nette 2:29T. sc. Performers sire1 by Mambrlno
Patchen II; performers sired by sons. 73; per-
formers by daughters: As; by granddaughter
(by sons 50; by sires from daughters. s9; from
other generations SO; Total number of perform
ers, descendants from MambIlno Patchen, 3lO
The sons of Mambrino Patchen are not only
string trotters but the dams of trotters. Mares
by the best sons of MambrinO Patchen Will be
more valuable than his own daughters, and
should prove themselves greater producers
have put my terms so low that his services
| are within the reach of all who wish tG
patronize him. Since owning my Stallion
am pleased to say he has been well patronized
1 have decided to give my patrons the bepeht o.
my stallion at reduced prices, SO all may pat
ronize him who wish to.
Visitors are always welcome. and 1t Will AFFORD
| me great pleasure to show the horse. Sunday:
excepted. In regard to the stock sired by MIN
l am willing to show with any horse ia the statt
Mambrino Mohawk Will make the season a
my residence in Rootstown, commencing prl
| 1st, 1891 closing December 1st, excepting OF
| Tuesdays, when he will be at Hotel Stable IL
Mogadore. during the months of May and June
TERMs-To Insure $40. To be paid as soon a
| the mare is known to be with foal. Persons
| falling to attend regular. or parting with mare
| before they are known TO be with foal. torfel
| the insurance. will not be responsible for ac
| cidents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS IN BAVARIA.
Quaint Ways in Which the People of That
Country Enjoy Themselves.

AS to amusement you may trust
Bavarian not to be behind in that, says
the National RevieaC. The men meet
almost nightly in the different inns
aud beerhouses, according to their
status in the local societies, where they
have talk, singing, music, cards, etc.,
the large glass mugs of beer at their
sides being constantly replenished.
The beer is fortunately light and
wholesome, but the amount drunk is a
serious expense, and much more than
the men usually can afford. Besides
these nightly gatherings there are
different clubs or societies that meet at
certain times at one or other of the
inns for an evenings amusement, some
of them under the patronage of the
priest. In many of them the women
ioin. but the women's chief entertain
ments are kunkl, or spinning parties,
at home, and very cozy and pictur-
esque these spinning parties are.
The great feature in a Bavarlan Sit
| ting-room is the large porcelain stove
that stands out into the room, and that
is usually lit from the passage outside.
Round this stove bench runs. max
| ing a delightfully."- warm seat, the back
being the porcelain stove. But be-
sides this stove, in the older houses,
there is in the wall hole with
chimney, where a particular sort OF
pine, that burns brightly without send
ing out sparks is burned at night fcl
the purpose of light only.
In olden times, when such luxuries
as lamps were unthought of, it was
often the only means of illumination.
Some still use them constantly; others
keep them only for festive occasions
A man Generally the wag or story
teller of the party) sits besides it tt
keep it replenished. The women have
their spinning-wheels or knitting ant
the men sit in the darker corners; ant
there are always some to sing songs O
tell stories or keep the fun going II
some way. One such scene especial.
recurs to me.
Imagine an old. dark-paneled room
In her armchair close to the stove, II
the full light of the blazing pine wood
sits the handsome old hostess, in he
picturesque costume. busy with he
spinning-wheel. A young woman wit
wheel is in an opposite corner.
Three daughters knitting and guest
sit in a circle, more or less, the ligf
playing on the varied faces and time
worn furniture as bright freight alon
can. One man has a guitar and tw
girls sing Tyrolese songs. At la
schnappes of different kinds (sort
cheap liquors) and delicious coffe
with homemade cake, are hande
round, and the evening ends with
hearty farewell greeting.