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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-12-30

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MR.. o. s. BUZZELL:s Dear Strive have been
using one of Your one horse wagons now over
two years in our lumber yard. often loading it
with one Thousand feet, of green hemiocks and
oak. and we think it the best and easiest run
ming wagon we ever had.E II will carry COCO
lbs. aud has never cost us one dollar tor repairs
for that time. Yours. truly.
- .,s..G. SUTHERLAND s co.
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% VILLAGE . LOTS.

Well located on high rolling ground and in the
most pleasant and growing part of the town.
w ill be sold cheap and on easy terms. -
q Ravenna. o.. Jan. d. 1875 332 sisA4yv -
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TESTIMONIALS. !,
IT Isl Ravenna, March 20! I875. =
MR.. o. s. RUZZELE: Dear My Wagon that
purchased of you about two years ago. must
acknowledge is much better than i expected.
Being Ofnfedun Size. the,igh liz -ie too light for
my business; but it is just right. runs Ii ght and
easy, and have often earried on it 1900 bricks
nom my kiln = It wfli carry eight thousand
pounds, and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs. Yours truly, III. f. CARIS.
- - 4 X IL - Il
ShalerSviIle. March IS, 1875 {,
Mr.. o. S. RUZZELL. Dear Sir I'm the fall of
S62 purchased of You a1ight wagon. Weight
with box on. .a6s2 pounds! 1t is q thimble skein.
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use. have frequently drawn 1000 pounds up
on it at one uple. ALL the expenset that put
upon 1T for the first twelve years was for set
IS H57~tssSf Ns@tako s. G. ELDRIDGE.
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CoLI1ERY lexplosions haze become
frigh,fully numerous i7'i 10 sit'T
- 4tEE-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
. PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.
A tea set-the Chinese.


Weather like this il a cure for weak ice.
The thermometer is in for slow game" this
hand.
1t is no light matter to have your gas-ppes
freeze up.
Motto for major He who wants tile col
onel must crack the nut"
Don't offer to make any foolish bets when o
policeman in around. He may 'take you up"
-"Lohengrin" drew the largest house OF the
operate season in Chicago, and that only
53i00.
" Marry widower Not /" said Matildn.
" Babies are like tooth brushes. Everybody
wants their OWN Y Commercial.
-Foremen in lager beer breweriea in Cncn-
natl get about 100000 a year or three tunes us
much circuit judges in that vicinity.
lie who s wise buyeth his girls little broth
or something nice, and 70 getteth the little ras-
cal to make himself scarce whenever necessary.
--"Now, then, Children" said parish school
mistress, showing her children off on examina-
ton day, "who loves all men p lyon missus,"
was the unexpected reply.
The post Of honor may be the private sta
ton, but those who have tried it say that the
police station don't amount to much M a post of
honor. They found 1t Il cell.
This is remarkable open winter. The old
est inhabitant does not remember II winter in the
past twenty five years whom loafers could stand
on the corners as they do now Il Wilmington
On. O. Journal
-'How charmingy naive she s y said a
young bean to crusty old gentleman. ''knave!'
exclaimed the latter, gazing through his spccta-
cles toward the coquettlsh beauty Indicated, II
should say more of fool"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
a Very Sad Case.

THE SUFFERING OF A FAMILY FROM WHOM EVERY
THING WAS TAKEN BYA "cHIvALRIc coNsrA-
BILE.
Some LADY members of the Dorcas Society of OIL o
OF our city churches whilst engaged in mission
OF mercy beyond Eleventh Street bridge, yester-
day, discovered case of almost utter destitution
which had been attended by much suffering and
demands immediate relief. An additional sad
ness invests the case because OF the cruel and
heartless deprivation OF the family of all lis nee
essares by one whose similar acts, under tho
sanction OF law, has made him sufficiently familiar
to all our people. At least this il the representa-
ton made by tho wife and mother in flood tf
tears, and which is wholly believed by the ladies
whose attention was called to the case.
This is the sad recital Coming out from the
abode of poverty where their eirand had led
them the ladies were invited into All adjoining
dwelling, where there was little or no furniture,
and the only morse of food was little flour in
a paper sack which was resting upon the mantel:
The family consists of husband, wife ard
child. They are Swedee, and the husbands
name is Antoine Benson. The wife has been in
this country only little ovor two years, marry
ing soon after her arrival. The child is quito
small and has shrunken away from fat, chubby
infant to Il degree of emaciation which ID pitifu,
all from want of nourshment. Until within Il
recent period the family were living in moderate
comfort beyond Third street bridge, being pro-
vded with the necessary articles OF housekeep-
ing, but when the husband failed to obtain Work
he became in arrears for rent, dstraint followed.
and the family were driven away from their
home In his seizure the constable not only
levied upon the household necessities, but also
took clothing, and the infant was robbed OF al
most all it possessed.
Through the assistance of Rev. Mr.. Davis,
whose attention was called to the case the home
where the family now reside vas secured, but
the poverty of the family was such that they
were unable to provide even comforts Two
weeks ago the wife says she had not mouthful
of food for three days. and in the efforts OF her
child to obtain nourishment from her breast
blood was extracted. In this weakened cond-
ton she walked mile or more to place where
she thought she could obtain food, but was re-
fused and returned to her home with her mind
bent OH suicide and WAS only deter
red therefrom by her husband re-.
sorting to begging. She. has not yet suffered
very greatly from the lack OF fuel, but has no
clothing for herself Of any consequence, al
though the chlld is very comfortable in this re-
| spect Food seems to be the greatest need, and
| from her representations is one that is very
keenly felt. The ladies' to whom this sad reci-
tai was made will do all they eau for the relief
of the family, but others should also take an i'll
terest in the matter. No difficulty will be expe-
| rienced in finding the sufferers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
Rev. DIR. CoIcmnn's Deciinntion

Rev. leighton Coleman, ID. d., of Toledo
Ohio has declined the Episcopal Bishopric Of
the new Diocese of Fond du Lac, to which he
was recently elected. In his letter he says 1T
is not therefore because am doubtful OF the
extent and promise of this truly attractive held
that / decline the call nor ID it that place
Il low estimate upon the sacred dignity ana
worth of the high office which your Council ten
dered me. The circumstances attending my
unanimous election have seemed to me at times
RS almost compelling an acquiescence with the
result thus attained, despite my sincere
misgiyings as to the fitness of the choice.
But after tine most painstaling and consci-
entous consideration OF the whole sub
iect, (aded, too, as | have been, by the prayers
and counsel of many of the faithful,) have
been led to the conclusion that the claims of my
parish are at present paramount to- any other
claims. After very mature reflection, ieit a
parish to which l was strongly attached, IN
pennsylvania and removed hither in May last
The whole course Of events since has confirmed
me in the belief that was providentally led TO
this change. My ministry here has been, 1t IL
true. but barely begun, yet such has been the
hearty cooperation of my dear people, ana such
liz their readiness to carry out in the immediate
future some projected plans OF church work
in this very important centre, That l
ha We felt constrained to heed the earnest and
airectinnate protests, both formal and informal,
Which have been made by the vestry and con-
pregation at large against leaving them at this
iupcture MY duty seems to be to remain mere
and fulfill what l might term the contract into
which we entered in good faith so recently.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
SECOND EDITION.
Milford.

ARRIVAL OF THE WELCOME sNow-oUr-DooR WORK
AND THE wEAruEn-NEw FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
sHoP-TowN GOSSIP, &c.
Correspondence Of the Commercially
1t commenced showing here early yesterday
morning and continued until this morning The
snow is about 6 inches deep upon level. Peo-
pie think that this snow is a great benefit to tile
wheat crop, for the winter has been 30 cold with
snow to protect the young stems 80 that they
have already been considerably damaged, wear
ing yellow sickly look. Many think, however, If
this snow lays for several days and then ensues
moderate weather, that it will revive the
wheat crop again.
The dullness still continues with us, the
weather being so cold that there is scarcely
any thing doing. The prospect, though, looks
quite aattering for work as soon as the. winter
breaks Work will then be resumed in the ship
yards where there are now three large vessels
upon the stock with the prospect of others
Mr.. Wm. Welch commenced building, last
week, foundry and machine shop on his prop
erty on Front street. He expects to get it in
operation early in the spring.
The American Fruit Basket Company now has
quite force at work, they are turning out
baskets rapidly.
Money seems to still t,e in demand. Last
week it sold at the building association sale for
3S cents.
MIR. David Collins, butcher of Il years, is
now lying very ill with pneumonia, and his re-
covery is doubtful.
There has been here of late considerable pet
ty thieving. The hen roosts 81 ifer considera-
bly,.
Tho chapel sabbath school will hold an enter
tainment at Music Hall some two or three nights
next week.
The protracted meeting at the NJ. L. Church
has closed. There has been few conversions.
Mr.. T. +. Hammersly has connected papers
and periodicals with his drug business here.
Petitions are going round FOR signatures for a
local option law.
Oysters are scarce at one dollar per bushc.
ERASK
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
Prof. nates at the opera House

HIS FIRST EVENING IN TIE EXPOSE or SPIRITUAL
MASIFEsrArIoNs-AN ExcIrINa TIME IN THE
HALL.
Prof. Bates gave II seInce, last night, at the
Opara II ,lse, toa rather small audience, but the
occasion WAS of more than ordinary interest and
excitement. After explaining his position in
connection with the deceptions practced III
spiritual manifestations he proceeded to show
how he could perform some of the ss which
spiritualits palm oil the credulou5 without the
MD spirits. He asked for committee of four
gentlemen to be nominated by the audience
when tie following were selected and escorted
to the stage viz: s. ID. Forbes, Stewart. Carlisle
Frank Noen and Nathaniel Bayne.
They examined the cabinet carefully, tied
Prof Bates aud Master Harry securely, but just
~ the manifestations wore about TO begin MIR.
Forbes, who ID decided spirtualist, stepped
forward and made vehement speech against
the whole thing az fraul, and wished to be
excused from serving on tho committee unless
he could have the privilege of tying the perform
with strips of muslin to suit himself. After
quiet was restored Prof. Bates said he was here
Tor the amusement of tthe audience aud not
that of one man that he was using the same
method with which the best spirituasta were
duping hundreds into spirtualism and his pur-
pose was to show how they humbugged the peo-
pic, and lie would subsequently expose the
whole fraud.
Mr. r., however, remained on tho committee,
but his subsequent Investigations of half cred-
ulity and half lncredulity freduent causes of
outbuists from the audience. The committee,
severally, in and out of tho cabinet, Witnessed
the ringing of che bells and blowing OF the horns
but were unable to give any explanation how it
was done.
Tonight the performance will be repeated
with a complete expose Of the whole deception
Last night the professor, owing to tho interfer-
ence and consequent delay, WIS able to present
but few tests, and to expose but one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
Friends social Lyceuim

ADOPTION OF REVOLUTIONS AGAINST DISSOLUTION.
Those who have occasionally taken note OF the
ilourishing growth and progress of the Friends
Social Lyceum, (stll 30 called, though its bounds
have long extended beyond the strict inclusion
OF the followers of George Fox,) were surprised,
last evening, to find. the society discussing the
question of it's own immediate dissolution. The
specific cause for this project of teto ds Sc il a
late apathy and stagnati IN in the discussions of
the Lyceum, which, AZ well AZ the establishment
and first state of the institution. was well set
forth i'll clever jeu d'esprh read by one of the
members. The animated discussion which was
provoked by this good-natured satire and the
many lively projects for the revivifcat!on OF the
Lyceum which followed ts reading, justified the
nearly unanimous vote against the proposition
OF dissolution, and the Society proposes to still
80 on ITS way rejoicing as young man in hit
btreuptb
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
The FIRE. Last Night.

A ACoLoRkD CHAPEL AND THREE TENEMESrs BURN
Ed BY SUPPOSED INcENDIARY FIRE.
Last night, shortly after one O'clock an alarm
of fire was given and though the weather war
fearfuly cold and the distance to run coifsidera-
ble,th iiremen with their engines were promptly
ON tho ground to stay the flames and arrest their
further progress. The alarm was caused by the
burning Of the chapel of Zion NJ. i. Church on
the South Side, beyond THIRD street bridge, and
three adjacent tonements which were I'M
occupied. The fire originated in the latter, and
the fact that man was seen running from them
across the marsh in the direction of tho bridge,
it Is supposed that he was, the author.
The three houses belonged to g. W. Clifton,
OF this city, were worth about 81 200, and were
insured. The chapel, as were the dwellings, was
a frame building, 22 by 80 feet, and is u total
loss, there being no insurance. The water
mains are not extended to this locality, and had
the night been windy, there might have been
much more property destroyed. The iiremen
labored under considerable difficulty in getting
water, having to cut holes i'll the ice and draw
water from the ditches
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
Counting the Electoral Vote.

The Senate Committee on Privileges aud Elec-
tons had under consideration on Stature iy the
twenty-second joint vote in regard to the count
ing Of the electoral VOTE 1t was finally agreed to
report bill repeating the present rule and enact
ing new one. Instead of the objection of
either House being sufficient to reject the
electoral vote Of any state provided by the
current action of both Houses shall be necessary.
If there should be two sets of electoral returns
from any state, the Vice President must submit
both sets to the joint convention of the two
Houses, and the objection of either House shall
cause the rejection of both sets of
returns. When objection s made to
any electoral vote, and til, two
Houses retire to their respective chambers
for action on the question, instead of voting
without any debate, AZ, according to the present
rule, two hours debate shall be allowed, no one
speaker to occupy more than ten minutes, and
after the expiration of the time the majority
may close the debate and proceed to vote.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
The u. 8. Court.

RESUMPTION OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE DAY CASE.
The U. s. District Court met, this morning, and
proceeded with the case of the Government os
O. II. b. Day, postponed from two weeks ago.
The jury having been empannelled at the former
session. the case went to trial, this morning, be-
fore Judge Bradford Anthony Higgins, Esq, for
prosecution and s. M. harrington and G. v.
Massey, Esqs., for defence.
The government put in evidence q certified
copy of the Bond from the acting Assistant Sec
retary OF the Treasury, which the defence OBJ
jected to as illegal and without authority, the
law OF Congress pertaining thereto providing
that such certified copies shall be from the Reg
lister of the Treasury.
After argument the Judge admitted the copy
under the provisions of another and q subse-
quent law. At this point the Court took re-
cess until two o'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
Industrial Notes.

In Harrisburg, last year there We're made 9, :
$50, 953 cigars, of which 2,S06,2 200 were sold in
that city alone, being decrease in manufacture
of s19O,31G but an excess in sale of Ss,S65.
Referring to the subject of railroud construc-
ton the Railroad Gazette reports that 1925 miles
of tracks were laid on the new railroads III this
country during 1871. This is the smallest mile
age constructed for many years. In 1869, nearly
tiye Thousand miles were laid, and in each sue
ceeding year up to and including 1872 the num-
Der of miles laid was increased, reaching in the
latter year 1910. In 1873, 1888 miles of track
were laid. Tie increase of mileage III 1874 was
about 2s4 per cent, and this is very nearly equal
to the average yearly increase i'll population.
Tho Wyoming miners are considering the pro-
priety of joining the Schuylkill county miners in
the strike. 1t is thought they are able to hold
out for many months and Will not go to work.
The entire coal region viii soon DO idle, says a
telegram from Pottsville,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09

John Wood and Horny Johnson (colored,) }
who robbed all express messenger in Memphis,
a few days since, have been arrested and have
revealed the names of their accomplices.
Another Intellectual ballot for United States
Senator in the West Virginia Legislature yester-
day, resulted as follows: Camden, 20 Walker,
25 Casperson, 13 Stevenson, 10; Blair, 4.
Two more ballots for U. s. Senator were taken
by the Florida Legislature yesterday. without
effecting choice On each Bullock received 30
votes and Bsbec 80, the rest being scattered.
Tho ship Princeton, set on fire by lightning
at the Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi about
two weeks ago was discovered to be again on
fire in the hold yesterday, and was towed up to
New Orleans, She is laden with cotton.
The mummeries of the Carnival at Memphis
began yesterday. "Kng Carnival landed
from steamboat at four o'clock in the after
noon and received the keya Of the city from the
Mayor in the presence of 10000 spectators.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
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The River and bay.
A HrEAMsHIP CUT THROUGH BY THE ICE-oNE or
THE CREW DROWNED.

A HrEAMsHIP CUT THROUGH BY THE ICE-oNE OF
THE CREW DROWNED.
The present cold spell has produced sufficient
quantity of ice to once more choke up the river
and great fields of it float up and down with the
tide. The ice is very heavy, and navigation is
attended with considerable peril. On Sunday the
steamship Vii,d Gator, from New York for phia-
delphia, was cut through by ice while coming up
Delaware Bay. An attempt will be made to pre-
vent her from sinking by dscharging her cargo.
The steamtug Hudson sank during the night,
and one OF the crew of the FindicatOr was
drowned.
This morning, bark outward bound was laid
close upon the Delaware shore, about a half mile
above the mouth of the Christiana, by one of
the Philadelphia ice boats which had her in tow.
The bark remained in this place for several
hours, when her voyage was resumed. We
could not ascertain the extent OF her injuries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
1fathS.
kOoP-In this city, on the 9th inst, Mrs. Maria j..
lam

KouP-In this city. on the 9th inst, Mrs Maria J..
RoOp, aged IS years.
The relatives ana friends OF the family invited
to attend the funeral from her late residence L.
9th street. on Friday, February l2.h, at iwO O'Clock
p. NJ. 10 prC coed 10 the " Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
JEFFERIS.-In this city, on the 9th inst, braham
Jeireris, In the 2lst year Of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the residence
OF his brother, Elias A. Jefers 1929 French street.
on hursday afternoon, at O'Clock. Services ut the
house at 20 O'Clock. To proceed TO Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
LACKEY.-ln this city, on the sth inst, Helen II
daughter of Geo. W. and anna M. Lackey, aged
/ year, months and days.
= he relatives anu friends of the family are res
pectfuly invited to attend the funeral from the
idence of her parents, llJ6 Washington Street. on
"Wednesday afternoon, at O'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
A uend Crushed TO u IciIy.
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT IN PAPER MILL.

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT IN PAPER MILL.
About five o'clock Friday evening Ephraim
Rex, an employee of the Riverside Paper Mill,
near Norristown was missing from his post. 1t
was supposed that he had gone away temporari-
ly, and nothing was Thought of his absence.
About the time he disappeared sudden
jar Of the machinery occurred, but AZ
the shock often was felt no investigation was
made. About O'Clock, however, the machinery
suddenly stopped. search was made for the
missing man. and to the horror of all he was
found mashed to death between tho belt and
pulley of one of the main driving shafts. He
has been there about all hour, and his head was
completely crushed. by his body being
drawn further under the belt the machinery
had boon stopped. 1t il supposed that Mr..
Rex, while ascending the ladder of one of the
tanks, had slipped and fallen upon tho pulley.
He must have been at once drawn under the belt
and instantly killed. Coroner Fry was notified
and held an inquest. The deceased was about
AZ years old. lie leaves a wife and eight chill
dren, the youngest four years old, who were de-
pendent upon him for their living.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
.sss4
Personal.

The opinion s said to prevail i'll Conncct-
cut that Gov. Ingersoll will appoint Senator
elect Eaton to the vacancy caused by the death
of Senator Buckingham.
1t is reported that Horace White, who To-
Gently sold his interest in the Chicago Tribune
to Mr.. Joseph Medll has purchased stock in the
New York Tribune aud that he will probably
take All edito rial position ON the paper.
Ex-senator Nye, of Nevada, is said to be ly-
ing at the residence Of his daughter, in New
York city, complete wreck from softening of
the brain. Ills once eloquent orator imaginos
himself at times dead, and waiting for his coffin.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
The Fish Ponds nt TroutdaIc.

Fish Commissioner G.. A. Anderson, Of New
Jersey, Informs the Trenton True American that
Tn the fish ponds and Matching establishment at
Troutdale were never in better condition than
at present. They are 1000 trout which average
III weight half pound, while some of them
weigh between three and four pounds. There
are are 90 900 trout i'll the Matching boxes also
lio,ooO California salmon just hatched, and
about % 900 salmon trout
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-02-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
,chanics Loan. tonight.

The Mechanics Loan, tonight.
The Board OF Trade meets this evening.
On. Saturday Fox's Pantomno troupe comes
again.
Prof Bates makes a further expose of spirit
uri manifestations tonight.
Tho Women's Temperance Union will meet,
tomorrow, at Friends Lyceum room, 4th and
West sts., at o'clock.
Brisbane n deMainvlle, Of the Arcade Row,
have leased the store in 4tb street lately occupied
by Houston Il frizer and are fitting it up for an
early occupancy.
In addition to his other attractions for Satur-
day evening" Mr.. Eli Crozier proposes to give a
free hop to the little ones under charge Of Mas
ter Chas Pull, before the regular hop of the
evening commences.
hIessrs. Pusey II Rice have distributed hugh
blocks of ice taken from the upper Brandywine
on the street corners of Wilmington and this
morning the general temperature OF the atmos-
phere was about four degrees above zero.
Hadn't those gentlemen better remove their
icep