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Smyrna times., 1876-04-12

THE CHINESE IN SAN FRANcisCo.-The
Chinese question continues to engross pub
lie attention i'm California. The newspapers
of San Francisco are filed with discussions
of the subject. Meetings are held, COM
mittees are raised, public men are inter-
viewed; and many threats, warmer than
they are wise, are uttered. In the midst
of this unwholesome excitement, the Six
Companies, who virtually control the
Chinese population, have issued an appeal.
They ask that their countrymen already in
California may be treated with justice if not
with kindness, but they say that they have
all along discouraged emigration, while the
people have not believed them but have
continued to come over They also say,
and with a good deal of propriety, that if
the American people desire that the emf
grafton should be entirely suspended, either
the treaty now in force with China should
be abrogated, or the number of immigrants
by each steamer limited by law to very
few. 1t must be admitted that the Chinese
merchants speak with a great deal of good
sense. and considering the circumstances
with remarkable degree of moderation.
The arguments and appeals used by those
who are engaged in infaming the Cali
fornian mind it is hardly necessary for us
10 repeat. lie IuOSl cSpSCbaOlC SOiAoAOSAe
ton is that the Chinese make labor CHEAP
and are keeping it so. There is however
a deeply-seated feeling of caste prejudice
natural, perhaps, but exceedingly to be re
gretted The Chinaman can do nothin!
right All his habits are an abomination
He neither eats or drinks, nor is he CLOTHED
like European. He is an idolator, work
ing for nothing in land of Christians win
are greatly in favor of high wages. Hi
shrewdness, his industry, and his thrift
ness are all vices in the sight of those VIII
hate him. The apprehensions of the pub
lie are truly alarming. One writer dread
pestilence another, coniagration a thir'
thinks the time at hand, unless vigOrou
measures are adopted, when the Who'll
State will be under the domination OF tn
Celestials, and governed by mandarins az
cording to Chinese law. Some are for ejec
ing this obnoxious population at once
Some are for heavier capitation tax o
new comers. Some, however, boldly an
macnanimously deny that the evil is an,
thing like what it is represented, say thi
there is work and land for all, and ask VII
in the absence of these maligned and ma
treated toilers would harvest the crop
sustain the railways, and generally keep u
a supply of labor?-N. Y. Tribune
Smyrna times., 1876-04-12

The census of Philadelphia, taken sa on
the 81 inst, shows population OF SlI,44o.
The incubation in 1870, according 10 the
Federal census, was ,022.
Smyrna times., 1876-04-12

John +. Phillips & Co. are now ready to
offer to their friends and the public the
largest Fall and Winter Stock of Ready
Made Clothing ever brought to Smyrna,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17
A Day of Fun.

The Grand Fox Hunt OF the sports-
men of four townships, which "came
oil" i'll Atwater last Saturday was a
grand success, and furnished an i'm
mense amount of amusement for the
boys" AT the hour appointed the
word of command was given, and the
lines moved steadily and rapidly for
ward, and onward, right onwarn they
went, until they reached the ''closing
in grounds" near the grey of evening,
when the signal was given by the chief
marshal, and the dogs of war were let
loose and rushed eagerly for their
prey, which turned ont TO be y @.oiitary,
sedate old mule that had been long
used in tie Atwater Coal bank, feed
ing leisurely in a field within the lines
OF the invaders, who looked up i'm mute
surprise at the intruders. The pro-
gramme of the occasion was carried
out TO the letter in all respects save
and except thatithe game was not sold
at auction on the grounds as advertis-
ed in the bills. Encouraged by the
grand success of the occasion, we
learn that the performance is TO be re-
peated on the same ground next Sat-
uraay, with but slight change Of pro-
gramme.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

REroRTs from Washington indicaie e
that all is not lovely in the Radical
household. 1T is alleged that there is
a slight misunderstanding between the
President and Secretary Bristow, ow-
ing to the pertinacity with which the
latteris pursuing the treasury plum
derers. Fl is claimed that Mt n cabinet
meeting an open rupture took place
though this is denied. The Washing
ton correspondent OF the Springfield
Republican writes to that paper that
ut is very certain that Bristow and
Pierrepont do not pull together, and
that Bristow's greatest obstacle arises
inside the Cabinet" Can it be posi-
BILE that there is concerted effort on
foot among high officials at the Capt.
tal to allow some of the leading whis-
Ky ringsters to escapes
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

IL Is reported that Mr.. w. E. Saw.
yer, New i ork electrician, has invent.
Cd process whereby telegraphic
messages are transmitted and n far
stnatle of the hand writing of the send
er is delivered at the point of desti-
nation. From fifty to one hundred
and fifty words can be transmitted
per minute, while the average rate bv
The Morse system is but twenty-five
words per minute. Ii this p, O cess is
what its inventor claims it will cheap.
en- telegraphy and work the greatest
revolution in the business which has
been produced since Morse sent his
hrst message from Baltimore to Was,, !
ing'on. Absolute correctness i. A.
sured If the message is written cor
rectiy at the outset.. The receiver is
it least, certain of receiving what is
written and he receives it exac,lv as /,
IS written, legible or illegible. The
existing telegraph companies have
made various attempts to buy the in.
yrntion without avail. but new COM
pany has been formed in New York
win two million capital to build new
Ines and introduce the process. In
stead OF charging by the number of
words the rate will be SO much for a
message, and the sender NAV. crowd
me hundred words, if he chooses. upon |
ne blank: The rate proposed is twen-
y-Hve cents for a message $50 mi,es
II under, and fifty cents for any
distance beyoud that.
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GARRETTSVILLE.
d..

| a.
1t is conceded by all. that this is a
very remarkable winter. If The whole
season, so far, is put together we find
about TWO days in which sleighs have
beer used, and then only by humping
over the rough roads, causing such as
indulge in so rare a luxury TO wear
very serious wry faces. There seems
10 be ne end to the fall Of rain, which
causes the mud to be very deep even
where no one pretends to travel.
Not long since some enterprising
individual attempted to raise Joint
stock company to establish ferries in
the different parts of our village, so
That communications might be re-
sumed. Our business men say that it
is too wet to sell dry goods, hard ware
or even groceries. 1t is generally sup
posed that Old Probabilities is out of
his right mind.
o This place has been less infested by
iramps this winter than ever before.
Some think that it is because our city
fathers not long since passed an ordi-
nance to make them earn their board.
But the true reason must be because
the approaches to our village are so
muddy that they cannot get here
On the aevening of the 2Slh of Jan
uary the Old Folks Reunion took
place in Buckeye Hall, and was largely |
attended, notwithstanding the inclem.
ency of the weather. and proved a
grand success.
On the evening of the 7th of this
month a large mum Der Of the. friends
q Mrs. Fannie r.. Waters gave her
7ery pleasant surprise by assembling
h residence to celebrate the anui-
r ,rsary of her birth. All had a very
,appy time until late hour at night.
md carried with them to their homes
many fond remcmbrances.
Last Wednesday evening Silver
;reek was the highest known for
aany years.. The continued high
7ater this winter will undoubtedly
leanse out our mill ponds and stag
ant pools and render the air less j.,
lalarious another year. L
'Lowis Paine has commenced the II
'ork of erecting a new residence i'm
le north part of town which promises
} be fine structure. Eco.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17
THE PEOPLE WANT pnoou.

There is no medicine prescribed by
physicians, or sold by Druggists, that
carries such evidence of its success
and superior virtue as BoscIIEE's GER
MAN SYRUP for severe Coughs, Colds
settled on the Breast, Consumption.o or
any disease of the Throat and Lungs.
A proof of that fact is that any-pcrson
afflicted, can get Sample Bottle for
10 cents and try its superior effect be-
fere buying the regular size at Is cts.
1t has lately been introduced in this
pouHtry from Germany. and its WON
derfAl cures are astonishing everyone
that use it. Three doses will relieve
any case. Try ii. Sold by BELpING
= ARMSTRONG;,
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BRIMFIELD.

C07feep07dence.
FL ! Mn. EDIroR: Since our last we
have been called to record the death,
and pay the last tribute of respect to
one of our most esteemed friends, Mr..
Willie Boszar, a young man in the
l7th year of his age, who died at his
home in this place on Friday, Feb,
was held at the Universalist Church
ON last Sunday, conducted by Rev. S.
Ii. McCoIlister, of Akron. A large
concourse of people assembled to bid
adieu to the departed; and scatter me-
MORALS over the grave of one whose
youthful form was ever a promise,
perfect picture ofihealth, growing and
developing into a stronger stage of
action.1 The family lose kind son
and brother. His schoolmates will
miss bis presence and do sadly mourn
over one Of their number, so young to
be borne from their midst.
Last Sunday we saw by the road /
side, a full grown April. butterfly. 1t
seemed to be an advance messenger of
an early spring. The little buds, also,
are pressing forward, seeking the
moisture Of the soaking rain.
The fur men find the market dull.
Some have been caught but not
abundant. g Els
The bad roads and dull times have
made things look somewhat gloomy.
Row S. H. McColister, President OF
College, will deliver his Sec
md lecture on the subiectof the "Holy
Land,"Iat the UDiversalist Church
lext Sunday, Feb. goth, at the usual {
lour Of service,l 30 o'clock pm. The I
ecture will comprise the journey from $
Jerusalem to the Jordan, giving a de- G
cription of all points of interest, both II
ncient and modern. At the close of
he lecture collection will be taken u
or the benefit of the Sabbath School. Il
b'eb.g lHh, 1876 ,sfttTs ID. "
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WINDHAM.


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. = Dill
Clark sold 40 acre farm to M. =
iIigley for S2l00. NJ. French sold 6,
acres from his farm to Il. Y. Wood
] worth for $1,000. Fred. Strong solo
10 acres to j. III. Pariey, at $40 pei
acre. ID. S. Spencer to Minor q. Spen.
Ger. SO acres. tor 5000. Other sales
are in contemplation.
ihe NJ. e. Church is 10 hold an an
niversary. commencing June 18th and
closing June 2Oh. 1t has been one
third OF century since the church
was organized. s
On Monday evening. Feb. 7th, Rev.
Edwards delivered a very fine lecture.
Subject, ''Dignity and Reward of La
bor. No lazy person was eulogizud
at all.
On Friday evening, Feb. lLh. the
Ladies Temperance League held their,
anniversary in the NJ. E. Church, Mrs
James Shaw presiding. A good pro-;
gramme was presented and all the pro-
ductions were meritorious. Mrs Eliza
Palmer read an essay; Miss Flora
Carlton an. original poem Mr.. j. T.. /
Mills, an essay of rare merit; Mrs. |
shaw, select reading; and reading
'y Mrs. Julia Higley, subject, "King /
Alcohol" splendid piece, and made
'ery interesting bv the manner in
which 1t was rendered. At the close
teY. MIR. Paddock made some prac-
ical remarks. We have to acknowl.
dge that the ladies took off the
aufels, snd we hope to hear from L
nem again. The singing was under
le dissection of Prof. Mills. i
The Portage County S. S. Choris.er
held at Mantua Station a !,
w weeks ago, was a success, and the le
tlzens OF that place know how to
itertaln guests as well as any people =
know of. Our Windham folks who j
ere present, were much pleased with !
e entertainment. The next Conven. Z
on is to be held in Windbam, June I. v
i GU Id 1910. OCCASIONAL. j
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17
TnERE was a sonua, nf rexelrx

THERE was sohnds of revelry at
night last Saturday at a place of bad
repute on "Tinnicum Avenue and the
police repaired 10 the spot and found
number of town boys having q
'high old time" They secured four
OF the number whom they took to the
hotel de Risdon where they were fur
nished quarters for the night. The
next morning they were taken before
the Mayor who required them to con-
tribute sE5O each 70 The 1ree school
fund, and were uie,l discharged.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. i. 2. and II on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. !. 3 3,
and l2 between Cincinnati, Cleveland and New
York daily.
Hotel Coach on trains 3 and IL, between Leay-
ittsburg and New York. daily.
Connections ut Mansfield with Pittsburg Fort
Wayne Chicago, and Baltimore Il Ohio Rail
roads; ut Ravenna with Cleveland Il Ptttsbury
railroad: at Meadville, Union and Cory for
Oil Regions; ut jamestown for Buffalo and
Niagara Falls :and ut Bipghampton forA lbany
5pring gfield, Worcester, Boston and New Eng
land.
Connections at Cleveland for Tole.Io Chicago
Milwaukee. Omaha, and all points in the
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West
No " stOp-oyer" allowed upon local. filke
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
Erst stopping place. and may then rcpurchasc
FROM tnst point TO destination.
". b. SHATTUC,
Genera Passenger end Ticket Agent.
GINGfsS4TI.O o.
P.D. COOPER
General Superintendent.
STs CLEVELAND. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

On Saturday evening Judge Conant
granted the motion for the discharge
from custody OF Fred Henig, who has
been confined in Jail ,for six or seven
months awaiting the action of the
grand jury on the charge of incest
The grand jury at two terms having
failed to return an Indictment against
accused, he was discharged.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

Children Cry for Ca,toria, l,
is as pleasant to take as honey, and is
absolutely harmless. 1t is sure TO ex.
pei worms, cure wind collie, regulate
The bowels and stomach, and overcome
irritability caused by rash or cutting
teeth. Ii Is perfect substitute for
Castor Oil, and for Costiveness in
young or old there is nothing in ex-
istence so effective and reliable.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

OuR venerable friend, Samuel Red
field, celebrated his SD birthday Oh
Monday, by a party of his children
and grandchildren at his residence on
Prospect street. lie retains his facul-
ties iii remarkable degree, and long
may he continue 10 do so. PCS fs-H
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

DARGAINs.-Messrs. N. Converse Sc
Co. having rented one OF the store
rooms in Marvins new Block, are de-
sirous of reducing their stock before
removing to their new quarters. For
that purpose they are Offering their
large and choice stock of Dry Goods
at cost for 30 days, for ready pay sales
Monday Feb. 21st. Those
desiring to purchase goods in their
line win do well to give them a call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

FooT CUT.-While Mr.. Julian e
Harmon and his hired man were chop
ping in the woods on Saturday, the
axe ofthe latter accidentally slipped,
striking Mr.. Harmon's fool. and in
fiicting severe cash. He is about
upon crutches. x
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17


Il the estate of Eli ,ha Wait, or Freedom o.
ancsaseds who was. well knawn. and has occu-
lies on both sides Ofthe rUasi adjofning one hall
mile e West OF the Center Of freesiom. and is sew
with Spring and Well w Waterl in, the iriest OF
seasons; has no waste land. and there is about
70 acresiof Wool Land in which here is o good
Sugar Orchard: has an Apple Orchard OF s.,
be ring trees of good quality. and the whole
under per care. in proportion t she Snmher 1n@
T.. iays ereo oStr k4na fst 70 any farm u for
Dwelling House, one Store House, one Carriage
and Horse Barn, two large Barns 36x4O and AZ
'h-ali recently covered with new. sh hingies and
\ BILE andFDu ItAB = f'ok Y.EAss. The /. .rn
Is most pleasantly situated on on good road. siia
OF the most desirab e IN Portage County for
irazing or Dairy purposes, ami affords u rare
% II & eapss, Ell others nS desiring
At the same time ant, place. all of the Ii We Stool
will be sold consisting OF two good yuuu Horsa
be Farm Horse. aiso IS head e OF caisse asS Se O.
which are young, thrifty Cows coming in thi.
ng Ea g0G q se ed q s sbssn and
new two horse PLATFORM Express W ax6m, good
as & ,od as new, in perfect order; set DoubIe /
Harness, new: sst Double Harness, old: one |
sDSS as rn,6s Rn5 nossf
lied Iron Sap Pan, new; Cheese Pfes., lot Sap
Buckets s. Grain eisdis Saddle 90 cords Stove
Hand Saws Meat Saw. lot of Small Tools such
IS Planes. Axes. lAugsrs. Bits. Chisels, xe. too
iives Of Bees. lot Humber and shingles, Straw
utter. Wool Box, &c. &c. Also. the creates,
# Stoves, Carpets, Chairs Fables. Bedsteaiis.
u irors. Crockery. TOO numerous TO meD+ 1
g-CONDITIoNs OFSSALE, Will Sc is if,,- /
ows: On Farm 81 500 down. Balance secured
y four el,,ai an,inst ihstailments with interest
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The latest. y,.eatest ana

The latest. greatest, and most
reliable remedy ever put together by
medical science for rheumatism.
Wounds, Swellings, Burns, Cak ed
Breast, Nc, is the Centaur Liniment
There are two kinds. What the
"hite Llniment is for the human fam
lily, the Yellow Centaur Liniment is
Tor spawned. lame and strained horses
and animals, 5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

y CARp-Io our many friends in Mantua
who so kindly and substantially remembered rs
with donation of oven (iO) seventy dollars on
the afternoon and evening OF Feb Sth we sim
cereiy thank YOU. and humby pray that the
blessing OF Him who is the = syiver of every
good ana perfect giic'' may rest upon you and
YOURS. ID j. x d. H. WHITE Il
Mantua, Feb. Iith iS.,i
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

The name of Grant i'm connection
with the Presidency seeras to have
dropped into oblivion. ''Siiil water
runs deep.-Leetonia Reporter.
Well. rumor says Grant is qnite
heavy on the "stil- water"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17
The ice-dealers take heart again.

THE ice-dealers take heart again.
Now is the winter Of our discomfort
MANY of our farmers have alread
commenced the work of sugar making
NEXT Tuesday will be the anniver
h sary Of Washington's birthday.
THERE was busy time atithe Post
n office on Monday.
u. III. is asserting his privileges and
: giving us slight touch of winter. ,if
The spring elections are near al
I. hand, and it is time for The politicians
to be up and doing.
I The little ground-hog is thief and
liar, and if you catch him out spot
him on the snoot.
REMEMBER the Dance at the Sb. :.
lersvilIe Exchange next Tuesday eve.
ming, February 22d. 20
THERE is considerable concern felt
for the safety of the fruit crop, though
we are informed it is all right at pres.
| ent
GEORGE RoBINsoNSEsQ., has SO far
recovered from his late Illness as to be
able to be out again.
The weather for the past week, up
10 Tuesday noon was quite mild and
spring-like, but wesare ha ing : slight
touch of winter now.
THERE are a number of ricketv gates
about town. and ii takes two persons |
to hold them up, you Know. 81
A CLUE Dance is TO take place AT |
philharmonic Hall lto-morrow " { Friday)
night. Admission 81 co. All.are in
vited.
JUDGE CoNANT is holding Court at
Garfield. The eouniy-seat removal
case was set for hearing before him on
Monday. aud the excitement amonyjF
the Caafield and Youngstown people
runs high.
R RE
On Tuesday last, Mr.. Oliver Steel,
of Freedom, brought us sample of
Maple Syrup, made by him the pres
ent season, whici, is as nice as ever
made, and for which he has our thanks.
The Warren papers announce that i
Mrs. Sapp, of this town, who ia near S
Y hundred and two years OF age, in I
ends to attend the Centennial at Phil I
ldeiphla next summer. We are ad- 8
Used that this is quite mistake. il
Great preparations are being made
" the ladies of Grace Church to give
n entertainment at Reeds Ope,a
iouse OIL the evening of Feb. 25th. =
heir object is worthy one, and it is =
oped, will meet the hearty approval y
+ our citizens. IL
A GooD BEGfNNING.-The Peoples d
Lutual Insurance Company for the II
rst week OF its business insured prop n,
'ty TO the amount of l4,SO0. incrcas-
'g its capital and aszets $2,IS6. 4 III,
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ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE

NoTIC,E i; hereby given that the undersisp,
~ ed has been duly apnointed aud Qushiicd
as the assignee of the estate ef j. s. Smith. OF
of creditors. +,.''l, :, = Ps,''' = -
mus, be duly prOyen and verified accorIinT to
aw and fled with the Undersigned within the
smith are payable to Tie andsrsixred. d s.'" d D
NJ STU ART, Assignee
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-02-17

REV. e. w. CLARK will deliver a
discourse at the NJ. E. Church next
Sunday evening on the subject Of
temperance. AlI'are invited.
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New Advertis,

y CARD--We take this opportunity to ex-
press our thanks to our kind eishaors and M
merous friends, for their acts of kindness shown
us during II recent sickness
). l., " IL. A. JENNINGS
Rayenna Feb 18TH 1876 +- ff
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First National Bank,
OF IsAVENNA, O.,
o SITE ETMA aLo ock,

. " - . L q e 4 I.
ESTABLISHES IN 1868,
As a Home Instifusioa for the scce~,me-
eiafioi of the People of Portage County.
We will endeavor in the future, as in the past.
give preference and ill orders and supply the
wants and demand, of eur own county people
FIRST
Will pay the Highest Market Rates for
Coupons, Gold. silver and PremIum Funds
of all kinds.
Interest oilowed on time deposits.
Eevenue stamps. all sizes, Kept constantly
hand, and all orders filed promptly.
Special Deposits received without charge
U. ) Bonds and Securities bought and sold
at best market rates.
Drafts drawn aud cashed on all the principal
titles in the United States.
sight Drafts on England. ireland and all
cities in Europe
Collections made on all points in the United
States. and prompt remittance made.
N D. CLARK. Prest.