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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02
CnNNI1mPrIoN CuREn.

An old physician: retired from practice, hay
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat and Lung Affections, also a positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of cas-
es. has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge to all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French or En- glish, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail by adj
dressing with stamp, naming this paper. W A.
MOVES, $50 POaOerS' Block. Rochester, ", 7. 1175
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02


Auction on the premises, one and one-bali
miles west of Edinburgh on
Thursday, March 10th, 1892,
Commencing at II O'Clock, the following prop
,erty: Two Horses, one years old. the other a
good work horse; three milch Cows two fresh
in April and the other in September; 2 Year
lings one heifer and one bull; one Calf; Ter
Ewes, The above stock is all No. /.
One two horse wagon. open buggy. superi.
or Grain and fertilizer Drill. nearly new, one
Imperial plow. nearly new. 1 Coates Hay
Rake. CultiVator, shovel plows / cuttin :
box l set of double work harness, l set double
driving harness. nearly new, / bobsled, 1 fan.
ming mill, set tackles, complete log chains
parlor and cooking stoves tables chairs barre
churn. new, crockery of all kinds. oil cans
stone ware, cans and canned fruit. meat ARE
wash tubs, boiler and wringer, / iron and
copper kettle, Hay by the ton Potatoes one
barrel good cider vinegar and other articles toe
numerous to mention.
TERMS Six months time without interest il
paid when due; if not interest at per cent
with good security,
JEREMIAH FIFER
P Fl, BEAN s. Son. Auctioneers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine T. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.
TT. THOMPSON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

We have the Rink filed with Buggies. Road
Wagons, Carts. &C. Can furnish finest job for
the money 20 be found in the County. Call and
see. T. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

See my low prices on Ladies' and Gents
Watch LII GoDDARD's Jeweler.
For Frames. Fire Screens and Easels, New
Goods, See SEVERANCE & BAKER.
Severance & Baker are THE Confectioners
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

THE H. NJ. BRAINERD Co. of Cleveland, o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & c. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. t. +. Thompson, at Ravenna, o.. Anyone
wishing strictly frst.classipiano will do well
to consult Mr.. Thompson before purchasing.
THE H NJ. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

Milburn ard Studehaker Wagons also, cheap.
er ones, at T. f. THoMPsoN's.
Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
carts, &c. T. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02
Notice OF APPOINTMENT.

NOTICE OF AFPOINIMkNIs
Estate of Francis Drummond. deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
onaiifed as Administrator of the Estate of
Francis DrummOnd. late of shalersville, Por-
IA pe County. Ohio, deceased.
Dated this Gath day of February. A. D. 1892.
WALLACE ROOT,
ATTEST: G, d. NIGEL, Probate Judge. 1924.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

Have your eyes examined. free, at
L. GODDARD, The jewelers..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02
Buy fresh new Wall Paper at ToRPEY's.

Novelties in Sterling Silver, at
LID. GODDARD,
Matchmaker and Jeweler.
Call en- Tibbals for Tintypes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02
New and desirable goods only, at
I'D. GODDARD the Jewelers..
PuBIIC SArE,
Thursday, March 10th. 1892

Having rented my farm, will sell at Public
Auction on the premises, one and one-balf
miles west of Edinburgh on
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-02

and when in need of anything
in our line, please call and exr
anime the stock and get our
prices, as our goods are all new
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
A MlSBEHAVED SET.

The majority of the Scottish gypsies
have spread over vast tract of country.
In America they have gradually become
lost to view as distinctive race In Eu
rope they are found in the greatest mum.
Der to day in Hungary and Wallachia,
where there are 500, 900.
The women of Bridgeton, N j., have
asked permits from Mayor Dubois to
carry red pepper or a revolver as a means
of protection from thu antics of an insane
man or practical joker, who starts out
from concealnent after dark kisses and
hugs them without permission and then
disappears.
Two well-dressed men who rode from
Camden to Burlington, N. j., refused to
pay their fares. When the conductor
started to arrest the men they jumped
out of the car window into Assiscunk
creek, They were rescued and resusci-
tated with difficulty, and after paying
their fares were permitted to leave.
supposed practical joker went into
the Staten Island ferry slip, and, exhibit
ing black bag, declared it contained
dynamite and that he intended to blow up
the building Everybody made a break
for the door except policeman in citi-
zen's clothes who knocked the man down
and captured the bag, which was found to
contain nothing dangerous The prac-
teal joker had his jaw broken by the
policeman's blow.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25

4 homestead worth s., 900. exclu-
slve OF Improvements, ii in a town or
city; ii in the country, zoo acres, in
GLIDING Improvements and crops grow
ing thereon, except for the part or all
OF the purchase money thereof, the
taxes due thereon. or for material used
in constructing improvements thereon,
ana IN this last case only when the
work ana material are contracted for
In writing, with the consent OF the
wife given in the same manner as is
required in making sale and convey
ance OF the homestead. All household
and kitchen furniture, and all provis-
ions and forage on hand for home con.
sumption. Any lot or lots in a GENE.
terry for the purpose OF sepulture. Ali
implements of husbandry, ami all tools
apparatus and books belonging to any
trade. The family library and all fam.
lily portraits and pictures. Five mich
COWS and their calves and two yoke
OF work oxen with necessary yokes ana
chains. One gun. two horses and one
wagon. one carriage or buggy. and all
saddles. brides ami harness necessary
for the use OF the family. Twenty head
OF hogs and twenty head OF sheep. All
current wages for personal services.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
WILL PROTECT SEALS.
PRESID EMIT HARRISON DET-R-
MINED ON THAT POINT.
war ships VIII Do IL If Necessary
The Prospects for Free Silver ia the
senate-The Congressional Program
General Capital News.

w AsHINGoN, March 15.-The profess
| sional observer of International poll
tics believes that Lord Salisbury back
bone is very much weaker this morn
ing, while that of President Harrison
is sitter than ever. The prompt man
ner in which the latter met the formers
bluff has had an effect which is believed
to have taken large quantity Of starch
out OF the tottcring English
premier. The cables from London are
proof, if any proof were necessary,
that the refusal of Salisbury to renew
the modus was simply due to a desire
10 inject little elixir of youth into his
iecrepit political fortunes When he
decided on the refusal he believed that
The United States would step aside and
allow the poachers TO do their will so
long as they flew the grid-iron. The
lirm stand taken by thea President
has shown him that this country is no
longer in IA trifing mood, and, while at
the beginning of war our seaports
might suffer it would ! not be long
before the tide would turn to the crush
ing discontinue of Great Britain.
Knowing this, Salisbury is, in diplo-
matte circles, believed to he dcvoting
his talents to pulling himself out of II
hole into which he deliberately and
blindly jumped.
The heads of the Navy Department
deny that any special preparations arc
being made in view of the possibility Of
war. Nevertheless, it is known that
President Harrison, Secretary Tracy
and Commodore Ramsey have been
holding daily consultations on the sub
ject for the last week to determine in
just what manner the navy could best
be employed, and from an unqestion-
able source it is learned that should
hostilities be declared the President is
satisfied that her majesty the queen
will not catch Uncle Sam with his
hands down.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
FRIVOLlTIES OF THE HOUR

'Im so sorry said Mrs. Parvenu, bid.
ding goodnight to her guests after the
reception" 'that the storm kept all our
best people away. boston Herald.
So that is an umbrella lamprn said
Mrs. Homespun. Il don't see how any
one could take that lamp along with an
umbrella. An umbrella is oil woman
can manage, without being both cred with
ono of these cumbersome things. n--Bos-
ton Transcript
A famous railway president, while out
for constitutional a few weeks since, no.
ticed son of toll digging a ditch.
Pretty hard workp' suggested the rail
way magnate. The laborer put down his
pick and shovel and replied with deliber
alton; well, it amt lawn tinnus. -
Harper's Drawer. 4
Il think it is too bad" said Mrs
Brownsmith, that have to slave all day
Sunday just the same as any other day in
the week while you just sit around the
house and do nothing but smc Ike and
read But you forget my DEAR re-
piled Mr. b. in his blandest tones, 'that
the Sabbath was made for man boston
Transcript
Aha! You begged dime from me to
get meal and here find you buying a
drink with it' exclaimed the experiment
al philanthropist. mot mach you dom t, "
answered the object, throwing dollar on
the ba:. That there dime o. yourn
mebbe won't lie spent for a week I'm
no. one Of them as spends their money a
soon "a they earns II, h--Indlanapolis
/ Journei
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
A INDUSTRIOUS MONSTER.
The Arms of the Devil Fi,h Arc SUP.
posei to BE -Serpsnts.


pose to BE Sea-Serpsnts.
Not long since the people of Achill,
or Eagle island, lying of the coast of
Ireland, IN County Mayo. were ac
corded q privilege rare in the annals
OF the human race. nothing less than
the uncommon sight OF stranded
devil fish. When first washed
ashore at the entrance of BlacksoI
bay the villagers took it to be the car
cass of some gigantic and unknown
species of whale. asserts the st Louis
Republic. After a couple or three
weeks however when it had been
tossed further inland by terrific
gale. the true character of the uncom-
mon visitor was made known. To
what species of the Emmestrephe5
the monster belonged could not be as
certained. the creature being too far
gone in decay. The sucker and the
horny rings had fallen off before it
reached the strand tho parrot-like
beak peculiar to this animal being
also missing. The animal, although
visibly shrunken and distorted,
measured as follows: Length of ten.
tacles, or long arms 80 feet each; cir
conference of tentacles near body. 4
feet each. Only four other instances
OF the appearance of this strange
monster in British waters have been
recorded. 1t is often asked why such
things are not preserved in museums.
easily accessible TO curious sight
seers. Do you know that it would
take glass vessel as large as the hull
OF the Great Eastern to show off such
monster to any degree of perfection
whatever?
Curious tales are often told by mari
ners about this most giganti, of water
monsters. Its enormous tentacles arc
armed with formidable suckers. near
ly as largo as the average washtub.
besides hooks and spikes each set
with vicious looking teeth. all point
ing inward. Some naturalists believe
that glimpses OF the devil fishs arms
have given rise to the oft-repeated
sea-Serpent stories
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
KILLED BY CHILEANS
AN AMERICAN SAILOR STABBED
IN VALPARAISO
On His Death he'd lilo Declares tho
Police Killed Him-The Statement
Denied-Lrndon's Poor Suffering--The
Spanish Rioters Liberated.

VALPARAISO, Chile, March Com
sui McCreery is investigating the case
of another sailor who, 1t is alleged, was
the victim of brutal treatment at the
hands of the Valparaiso police and died
from the effects. The scaman's name
was Carlos Carlssen, and he was ma
tive of Sweden. He was employed
aboard the bark Edward Kidder. which
arrived here Feb. s, from New York
on the way to Antofgasta. The
vessel halls from Searsport, Me.
Carlson was found early on the morn
ing of Feb. 81 lying in the Gale Blaneo.
He was suffering from n wound in the
abdomen and was in stupid state from
the effects of liquor In his dying
declaration he said that the two police
men who stabbed him spoke English,
and he added that the cuts were in
flicted by swords. Both of these state
ments appear to be untrue, as not a
single man on the police force, so it is
alleged, speaks any language except
Spanish.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
TO COOK A STEAK.
Tho Pocoss In DstaiI rs PractIcsd BIZ
tho Best C9okS.


The steak should be purchased from
a good butcher. II should be the SIR
loin cut with the bono removed 1t
should be an inch or an inch and a
quarter in thickness and should
weigh from q pound and half to two
pounds says an exchange.
Two or three hours before cooking
the steak mix tablespoonful of olive
oil with teaspoonful of salt and n
quarter tsaspooalul of pepper Rub
this mixture thoroughly over both
sides of the steak and let it lie on a
plate until time to cook it.
Two objects ara attained by this
process-the STEAK is thJrou ghly sea-
soned through, without waste OF the
juices. viii h are prevented from
passing out by the oil. AMI tho oil
passes into the f1cr Of the meat
making it tender and rich.
Put the steak in broler and place
the broiler over fire of bright Goals
cook each side of the steak briskly for
one minute, then sprinkle little
ashes over the fire to let the steulS
broil for ten o. fifteen minutes
Finally serve promptly on platter
with water cress, pat no butter salt
or pepper on the steak. This is the
way steaks are prepared by the best
cooks. New York World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
TOO MUCH ABSENCE OF MIND,
1t Causes Much Loss of Portable From.
erty, Especially Umbrellas.

1t Causes Much Loss of Portable Prom
erty, Especially Umbrellas.
Ono morning lately gentleman sat
in an elevated car reading his news
paper rs he went down to business,
says tae New York Herald. A pretty
brown-cyed stenographer sat next to
him. The car was crowded as usual.
The young lady had handsome UNI
brella which supported its own Dig
nifty against the seat for a little while;
then tho gentleman with the paper
blindly reached over and placed tao
umbrella between his knees. The
brown-eyed steno9rapher regarded
this movement with astonishment. not
to say dlsmay Several others were
very much amused.
The impulse OF tho brown eyed sten.
ographer to fall upon the newspaper
reader at once and rest her property
from his felonious grasp gave way to
the prevailing sence OF tho ludicrous.
She noted that he was reading an edi-
torial. 1t was Observation-Disclosures
But sho had lost her last umbrella
from the absent mindedness of the
man who had taken it from the hail
rack. There Is altogether too much
method in this absent minded bust
ness she thought. IL is especially
overworked in regard to umbrellas.
1t always operates in favor OF good
umbrellas. too and hers was q now
silk. When this man had finished the
article he threw his left leg over his
right kneo and carefully imprisoned
her umbrella. At the same time he
discovered her attention. She regard
ed him fxedly with her steady brown
eyes and said:
Il beg your pardon, sir; you have
my umbrella"
The man started as if struck with
club. And it was rather u broad hint
He looked, he saw he blushed, he
stammered. he handed it over to its
fair owner. He was so overcome with
the sense of his ridiculous position
that he got out at the next station.
The pretty brown-eyed stenographer
smiled all the way to Cortlandt street
but she never again released hold on
her umbrella
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
Pension Onice Investigation.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The special
pension investigation committee of the
House resumed the examination of wit
nesses to-day. A. c. Tonner chief of
the appointment division of the
Interior Department said he had
charge of young Raum's resignation
Assistant Secretaries Chambers, Bus.
sey and himself held conference as to
the nature of the acceptance of the
resignation. Witness sand he never
had conversation with Commissioner
Raum on the subject, but did with
young Raum. Witness read a personal
note from Gen. Busscy to HIM, telling
him to secure the resignation of young
Raum.
Mr.. Turner stated that the position
Of appointing clerk was erased by an
order issued by the commissioner Nov.
%, 1889, but young Raum, who acted
in that capacity, held the legal post on
of assistant chief clerk of the bureau.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
eog,Ts h:el b. The Moran shoTi: Hand Co.,. 81. Loi


The author Won Mollhausen, who i:
now librarian to the German emperor,
has had an eventiul career Nearly
forty years ago he was a Gay laborer
on farm near the village of Mascou.
tab. in Illinois. His employer is low
living. hale and hearty old man.
Adam Riess by name, and well re.
members the sturdy young farm hand
whose industry was so conspica ous.
The reason why Won Mollhausen mas.
queraded in this way is not known.
but he has more than once sketched
American country life so realistically
in his novels that it is supposed lie
was then in search OF facts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25
The Fifth Lesson.

! When the reporter writes with a pen.
| Gil, he should obtain one of medium
| hardness only, keep 1t sharpened, and
| use it with soft or uncalendercd paper.
For general purposes, it is better to use
pen, tho pencil in exceptional cases
/ only.
Speed in shorthand is of no conse.
quence unless what is written can be read
| afterwards. Legibility, or reliability,
| depends in part upon the accurate form.
ing of the characters. To do this it Ia
not necessary to write them slowly; on
the contrary experienced stenographcrs
produce the more perfect outlines with a
somewhat rapid movement, just as an ex-
pericnced penman executes the most
graceful curve by quick stroke, rather
than by slowly drawing it. The student
should learn at the outset to write tho
characters rather than draw them. Never.
theless the beginner needs time at first,
and ought to form each character num-
Der of times with care and deliberation
until the outline is firmly impressed upon
his mind before attempting to write 1t
quickly. Afterwards write it rapidly, and
continue doing SO until it can be done
both accurately and quickly.
In line the first letter has the force Of
| til in three, and is called ith; the second,
the force of til in those, and is called the.
When has the sound of z, as in ,cds or
goes, it is called 2, and expressed by
thickcncd stem. S is most commonly
expressed by the circle; but the curve is
needed when an initial vowel prccedes, as
IN ace, line 7, or a final vowel follows, as
in SEQ, line 8. In line 3, the first letter
cal ed ish, has the force of sh in bishop,
or IL in motion. When struck upwards it
is called shay. The second, called che, is
equivalent to in pleasure. The curves
In line are called toay and gay, and are
the same as the consonants 10 and D. III,
always written up,oards, is called hay, and
nJ, ing. Shaded m, called emp, is equiva-
lent to mp or NIB, as in temple, or tumble.
Upward r, called ray, Is used more than
the down-stroke. 1t is quicker, oftener
secures good angle, and prevents word.
forms from extending too far below the
line. When the circle occurs between
two straight stems, it is placed outside
the angle, as in geyser; at all other times
| 1t is If possible placed inside the curue.
The circle is put on the left of up-strokes
hay and ray.
Exercise - Moore hide rate heap road
ride going reap saw ease reach rake rose.
Sentences. /. This boys name is Jake,
| and he has rake by his side. 2. lie will
| take the ropo and go and tie the COW. 8.
This boys name is James, and he has n
spike and n nail. 4. Milo will take them
| and file them for two hours.
KEY TO PLATE 5.
Acc eyes thief loathe shave shire weak
yoke. Sew wrote rise row rout Reno
| rising roar. 0 Hoeing shaking heath
! shoal house hoax height yore. 10 Recede
geyser Kaiser miser spacer chosen pacing
facing. IL This week l take my fifth
lesson in stenography. Word Signs. 2
Them Cor thcy) think was your way he
are stcnography advantage and Cor am
period. Translate lines Is, IA and Is.
rLATE 5.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-03-25


Now THAT organized labor is tax.
ing up the matter in earnest there
should be cultivated speedily an owe r.
whelming sentiment against permit
ting children under 13 to enter the
list of wage earners. Even partial
employment with an observance of
the minimum requirements OF the Edh.
cation law must be classed as an evil, at
least in very many instances. Children
OF such tender years, even where their
parents are poor, should be protected
against the dwaring tendencies of
premature toll. OF the demoralizinp
effect of child labor on wages organ
lied labor can best speak. 1t is idle
TO look for voluntary reform fro M
those who find profit in employi1 @
child labor Such persons must fe Ell
the sharp prod OF the law wheneve Or
necessary.