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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

The Celebrated Cooley Cork Corset
is now on sale and is meeting with
great success at j. 5. SMITHS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

SOMETHING entirely new and very
stylish in Dress Goods: Matclasse
Linens; Matelasse Lace Stripes. Call
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05
GOING EAsT-EIvEK DIVISION
GOING wEsr-RIyER DIVISION.

Sunday Train.
In order to accommodate parties who desire
to ship Milk from the line of this road 90 Cleve-
land, ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. one section OF
Freight train No. Z will, during the continuance
of schedule No IL. until further notice. start
from WeiIsville on Saturday night, instead OF
sunday nj ght. and will run on sunday morn
ings the schedule shown below. viz:
Leave Ravenna a...5 30 a n.
E-riviite--- 90
Z" Hudson. .----.----..-6D
NacetOn12 20
Bedford ........ is
&" Sswburgh. gh.....-.-..-..1 81
' Euclid Ave .........SU2
Arrive Cleveland shop .S.l2
This train will stop. on signal. for milk at the
intermediate milk platforms Shipments must
invariably be prepaid in tickets. Passengers
vii! he permitted to ride on this train fiom Ra-
VIENNA and points north Of there.
IDUN THOMAS. SuDerintendent.
TUSCARAWAS BRANCH.
Leaves
Bayar.l. II Asa IA. aid 5-m p. m.
Ncw ihiladeiDbia. TOO u. H. and l 20 pm.
Arrives.
rsavar.l. q 30 a. and s. y. m.
New Philadelphia. 2-lO and 7-20 p. m.
+. r. MYERS,
General Passenger aud Ticket Agent.
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FARMERS, LOOK HERE !!

We have constantly on hand at our store in
Etna Block, the following articles, which We
will sell at as low figures as any other house i'll
the County. viz:
Champion Tanning Mills
The best Seed Cleaner in the market.
Blanchard and Union Churns
Sulky Horse Hay Rakes,
Revolving Horse Hay Rakes,
Morgan Grain Cradles,
Grape Vine Grain Cradles,
Turkey Wing Grain Cradles,
Muly Grain Cradles,
Moving Machine Repairs
Sections. Rivets. &c, of all kinds.
''Our Best" Moving Scythes,
and ether cheaper kinds. some As low as 75c.
Briggs Cultivators,
Grasshopper Cultivators.
Two-Shovel Cultivators,
Two Wing Shovel Plow,
Rubber Hose. Betting, Pack
ing in broad and narrow strips
Whips and Lashes in great
variety.
Chemical Paints and Var
niShes.
Also, a general line of Hard
ware.
Remember the place.
RUGGLES & BALDWIN,
ETNA BLOCK.
Ravenna, June ~. 1877. A0l-2w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

ANOTHER lot of those ButtonKids
at 65cts per pair now open at
j. s. SMIyH's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05
New AdVertiS7 It's.
WHITE =. I LIME.

1nnBAkHrI.S Just received, and for sale
1OC at the following prices:
Single Barrel. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $1.IO
Five Barrels (per bbl .............. los
Ten barrels (per bb). )....-.....-.-... 100
Also. Water Lime, Salt. and Socket Drain
Tile, clear down.
E1"Go where You can get your moneys
worth. at b. LlrTLE'S.
Ravenna,. July ), 1871 462-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

The celebrated trotting mare Lady
Thorn died at Trenton, N. J. on the
lst.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05
Fresh Arrival of thOSeCelebrat-
cd WamSutta Shirts.

The best shirt ever sold for the price
Warranted Wamsutta muslin. 3 ply
linen sin bosom and cuffs !; button holes
worked perfect fit. Only 81 each.
WEBER & SMITH,
No Marvin RlOcE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05
RAVENNAs SAYINGS
AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION.

I'm addition to u general Banking, Col
e,.sisu aud Exchange business tins Association
anort,, all the advantages Of hrst class savings
Ytak as deposits will Dc rerieSe'i III 'his ut-
partmeut in sums of one dollar and upwaris,
ami interest will be allowed thereon at the rate
OF six per cent. per aunurl, conpoun'te'i >sml-
ANNUALLY, on the first days of january ana July,
thus offering rare advantages to persons oil i'i;-
ito means to save tine occasional dollar, winch
sthe road to wealth.
Certificates of Deposit in proportion TO the time
for which the deposit Is made
u. ): Bonds and Securities Dought Al"
sold at best market rates
Sight Drafts England, Ireland ana
Scotland and Passage Tickets to and from those
countries, for sale at best rates.
Accounts and Deposits solicited.
DIRECTORS-E- i. Babcock- j. IL Nichols,
" H. Durham, Thomas GOrbJ and T. D tom-
st tx.
e. b. BABCOCk. PRESIDENT.
J. H. NICHOLS. VICE PRESIDENT.
ES COMSTOCE. CASHIER.
.venna, Feb. %. 1872. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

TJIANTED--A Dry Goods Salesman. One
w with some experience preferred Must he
aDie to control some trade. and have good rec =
concentrations. AppytO
f.. HATFIELD.
Raw VIENNA, June 26th, 1877. 46i
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

White ShawlS! White SaWlS!
With and without fringe; very
beautiful designs.
WEHHER & SMITH.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05
SECOND NiTi0NiL DlNz,
OF FRAVENNA, o.
Designated Depositary OF tho
u. 5.

n. :. Bonds and Securities bought. sold and
exchanged at our counter, at best market ra'es
,soess a:,a Bonds, or all kinds bought an"
sold on Commission, in New YORK, or any oc-
sired market.
Highest Market rate for 5-2o and IO-AO
Coupons, Gold, Silver, and premium iuhas
oil all kinds
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the princiPai
cities III the United States.
sl;lht Drafts on England and Ireland ana
ta-..,<s Tickets to from those Cities ~
New York ...tcS.
Re.enae Stamps-ail size for SALE
Accounts and Dspotits of business men and
Individuals, received on most favorable terms
an.i prompt ard liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed time deposits a may he
asrcei upon
WI. BEEBE, Cashier
GEo ROBINSON President
Sept. ;. 1865. IT,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

On anil after Sunday, June %, 1871. Trains
leave Station. d:sIiS. Ioun'ia5 ..cs r,c,i,J
A. follows:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

D. Y. SEARL
N eW Goods
For the Summer Trade!
We would say to our friends
that our stock is complete and
that we are offering Bargains
in all kinds of Goods.
BLACK SILKS.
we have just received II full line of the cele-
brated 'Guinet" Black Silks. which we o;ier
at much below last seasons prices.
STRIPED SILKS.
We shall offer this week, Summer Silks in the
most desirable styles. Call and see them.
MATELASSE CLOTHS
Elegant goods Tor Sacks. Dolmans and Talmas.
DRESS PLADDS
We have very large stock of these goods,
ranging In price from lOc to 25c,
DRESS GOODS
in choice plain coIors.
BLACK cASHMERES
Ladies don't fail TO see these goods, as they
are seldom e4ualletl at the price.
BLACK GRENADINES.
SHAwLS, STA
We offer good Shawl at the modest price of |
S.Oo Our stock is very attractive in these
goods. comprising new and elegant styles.
BLACK ALPAcAs AND PURE
MoHAlRS
We offer real bargains in these goods-s6c |
aoc AT, and Soc per yard.
PARARoLS AND. FANS
Good assortment at popular prices
FANCY GOODS.
Full stock Notions,
CLOTHS AND CAssIMEREs.
Mems and Boys Suits made to o,der,
Ladies' and Children's Shoes !
We have full stock of new goods in thi, lire
and ut great reduction from last seasons |
prices.
DOMESTIC
our stock OF Domestic Goods is also very full |
and ut bottom prices
GROCERTFSIl
We keep most kinds of Groceries. We have
Chohce Tea at SOC per lb. Tryit
We take Butter and Eggs
in exchange for Goods at the highest mari Of
price Come and see u.s.
O. ". SEARL.
Ravcl ia Maya 1877.
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First National Bank,
OF RAVENNA, o.,
e. PPO SITE ETNA BL o c X !.

ESTiBEISHE IN 1868,
Is Home Institution for H.e accOns,no-
ssnt.o of the People oI Portage County.
We will endcayor in the future, US in the past
. ;ivc preference an1 Gil orders and supply the
: ~sa:s and demands o. our own county people
FIRST.
VIII pay the Highest Market Rates for
coupons cold, silver and Premium Funds
ali kinds.
Interest oI,owc;I on time deposits.
Revenue stamps. all sizes, Kept constantly
hand ani All orders Giied promptly
specfaI Depo.its received without charge
u. ;. Bond. and securities bought and sold
at hes. market rates
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the Principa'
ities in the Unite'i states
sight Drafts ON England. ireland an" III
c ities in Europe
Collections male on al! points in the ohiteu
States, and prompt remittance ma'ic
" ID. CLARK. Prest.
- Z wI-TER. Cashier 2Tt
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-05

A full line OF Opera Kids now on
slle at j. 5. SMITHS,
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

RAvENNA. THURSDAY. JULY ). 1877.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
Is She Bewitched!-A Tough Story.

The good people among the hills of
Morris county, \. j., have found excite
ment in the case Of a young grl said to
be grieyously vezed Of the devil" and
whose condition is as uaaccountable as
it is deplorable. The girl, according to
the Worlds informant, is daughter OF
Elijah Nichols, blacksmith Of the Glen
don iron company at Hurdtown. She
predicted evil against her fifteenth birth
dav, which beiel on the 18th Of October
last, and since that date she has been
bed-ridden and paralyzed. At times
there appear under the counterpane OF
her bed q presence as a rat, a rabbit or
cat swiftly moving from place to place;
and eluding detection. In vain is the
bed stripped, or the patient removed to
another place the presence" Is only
powerless to act when the mother sleeps
with the child. The physicians no less
than the clergy, and the common folk OF
all the country side are bafied. Crowds
come daily to see the mystery, On one
recent occasion the mayor of Dover held
his stiff hat above the presence, the
hat received blow that crushed it.
Violent blows have been given to the
hand. to a cane, and to other objects held
out over the place where the " presence
was, and, needless to say attempts to
grab the presence" have failed. All
the while the girl lies moaning as If in
terror or pain, and her position in the
bed would be plainly such as to show
that the mysterious movements were not
caused by her. The girl has been known
to abstain from all food for the space OF
fifteen days, and for some weeks past she
has only received little milk daily yet
her face is fair, and when the visitation
is not nigh her sleep isapparently health,
full. Her parents are plain and honest
people, who view this as an aiHction not
to be turned to account for notorlety or
money. The neighbors, unable to account
for it in any other way, have solemnly
decreed witchcrait against IN old woman
living among them, and charms are IN
active demand.--Cor. Of The N7' loF
HorH
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
FOREIGN.

A Catholic church in Weisshen Grand
Duchy Of posen was struck by lightning
during service, recently, and Six persons
were killed and about seventy seriously
injured.
A dispatch from Calcutta to the Lon
don Times says "The latest news from the
famine districts is much more cheerful The
general rainfall has greatly improved the
prospects"
The London Times says a new COM
pany has been formed under the title of the
British and American mortgage company,
with capital Of one million pounds of
which it is said four.fiths Of the first issue
of five hundred thousand pounds has been
privately subscribed. Right Hon, II. c. f.
Childers is the chairman, and the object is
to lend on first mortgage of real estate fn
the United States the amount being limited
bv the articles of the association to fifty per
cent Of the value
1t is estimated that the famine in India
will cost the British Indian government not
less than So 100000 The distress has been
greatest in the Bombay and Madras districts,
In the latter district it is reported that rains
have fallen, which may somewhat alleviate
the suffering, but the government will have
to continue the system of relief works, by
which hundreds of thousands Of people are
kept from actual starvation. Before the
British government had complete control Of
India, it is recorded that one famine swept
away about ten millions of people. The
government spent $i00O000O a few years
ago, giving timely relief to the natives in
Behar who were threatened with extinction
by a famine, Thus it appears that these
frequent famiues are Il terrible drain on the
Indian government, and il war should
break out between England and Russia,
India would be called upon to eXpend her
financial strength still further.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
Deadly Plague Among the New Jersey
Fish,

Cincinnati Gazette New York special.
5th The fish of the Passaic river, in
New Jersey, have been attacked by a
plague, which is doing infinite damage.
The Times says that for miles above Pas.
sale their carcasses line the banks on
both sides of the river in countless num-
hers. When first attacked the sides and
back of the fish are covered with bright
red spots about the size of an old fash
ioned silver three.cent piece. A thin
blue or grayish fam also covers the head.
The fish rush rapidly through the water
as if undergoing terrible pain. This
plague RACES as far north rs the drowned
lands Of Hanover, Morris county, twenty
miles from Patterson. 1t also affects the
fish of the Peckham, Rampo and Pequan-
mock, tributaries of the Passaic. The
stencil is nauseating. At places where
the dead fishes are thickest they have
been hauled off by the cart load and used
as manure on farming lands.
The fishes affected by this peculiar dis
ease are the roach, suckers, sunfsh, vel
low bass, mullets, catfish, perch, and
small species of all kinds. The ees are
also dying in large numbers. The only
fish in the river that seems to be entirely
Tree from the plague are pike, pickerel
I'D black bass. Many of the fish found
De- on the shores are from twelve to
nlne cen inches in length and weighing
IRON i1ree y iour pounds apiece,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
Molly Mcguire MurderCrs.

The iron is at last beginning to enter
the souls of the condemned Mollie Ma.
guire murderers as the see the day for
their execution drawing nigh and realize
that they have made a futile appeal to
the highest legal tribunal, Under
instructions from the sheriff, the prison
warden here has placed the five men who
are to be hanged in Pottsyille on the Dist
of June in separate cells and put irons
on them.
Thomas Munley, the murderer of
Sanger, who heard his death warrant read
the second time several weeks ago, appears
to have abandoned all hope, and is pre-
pairing himself for death. He is often
visited by Rev. Father McDermott, who
is his spiritual adviser, and has become
much s0ftened. 1t is believed he will
make a full confession before his eNecu-
ton.
This afternoon the sheriff read their
warrants to the Iost murderers. He first
reached the cell of James Carroll, who
was found sitting on his cot and deeply
engaged in reading book, Carroll
smiled pleasantly, listened with much
composure to the warrant, and said
=" You have quite pile of them. Well,
it's all right"
James Boyle was found sitting on a
stool, apparently gloomy and depressed
in spirits. He kept his gaze rivetted on
the floor while the sheriff read, and at
the conclusion looked up and said, Pm
not sorry a bit. It's got to be done,
know"
Hugh Mcclellan, the man who fred tha
fatal Shot at officer Yost, was next
reached. When he took in the import o.
the visit of the sheriff he said, 81 can't
help it. They are in hurry When
the sheriff had read the warrant Nc
Gehan said, with painful attempt at
iocularity, you'll have to get up early
on that morning if you want an early
quitting time. James Roarity was the
last to hear the fatal words. He listened
with much coolness, seemingly interested
more in his everlasting quid of tobacco
He said, Sheriff, you can tell Che public
when Pm hung, that you hung an in
nocent man."
The death warrant was read to Alex
Campbell, at Mauch Chunk, on Thurs
day. He stoutly protested his innocence
and declared that his life chad beer
sworn away by pack of liars. ."--Ne'
! T0rk Herald
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
THE WEST,

The highest point yet attained by any
railroad has been reached in the summit of
Saneta pass, in the Sangre de Christie noun.
tains, by the southwestern extension Of the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad The alti
tude of the summit is nine thousand three
hundred and forty feet
The San Francisco Bulletin shows by
quotations Of silver stock that some of the
Pacific coast milIionaires have suffered
severely from shrinkage of values since
1875. Consolidated Virginia was quoted
$77, 100000 January, 1875. Present value,
$4,5s0000; in the meanwhile $24, 600 in
dividends having been sold Somebody's
loss" says the Bulletin, "$3s, 100000" The
price of the California mine January, ,1S75,was
$S4,2l0,00O. Deducting dividends paid, the
present value is $l3,9iO,OOO. Somebody's
loss, $573400OO' in a little more than two
years. Total loss in two years after deduct,
ing dividends, $9i,57S,00O,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
4 BIT OF ROMANCE,



Shenandoah Herald: -. Francis hos
pital, a catholic institution in Pittsburg,
has recently been the scene of very
romantic occurrence. Some five or six
months ago a young physician obtained
the appointment of assistant physician to
the hospital. He received no pay for
his services further than his board and
unlimited command of the splendid
wines and liquors of the establishment.
Residing in the hospital Tere several
nuns and sisters mercy, who had taken
VOWS of eternal celibacy. One of these,
however, happened to be young, beauti-
ful, intelligent and attractive, and the
physician soon became deeply enamored
of her, and, Notwithstanding her vows,
her love for the fascinating young physi-
clan became so strong as his for her, In
the daily association of hospital life they
had frequent opportunities for speaking
in that language which requires not
words for utterance, and eventually the
young Romeo prevailed upon the not
unwilling Juliet to renounce her ardent
young life. So one bright morning, not
more than a week ago, the fair recluse
was not to be found in the stiffness of
night she had flown, without even so
much as bidding her companions adieu.
The mother superior of the establishment
proceeded to make an investigation of
the affair. As the result of her inquiries
she accused the young physician of hav-
ing assisted in the nuns escape. To her
surprise he not only did not deny it, but
openly acknowledged that he had opened
the doors for the nun. The mother
superior became exceedingly wroth, and
informed the physician that his services
would be dispensed with in the hospital.
The physician is but little over nine
teen years OF age. The nun is young
lady who formerly resided on the south
side, and is likewise, by those who know
her, much esteemed for her many virtues,
as well as her beauty and intelligence,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
VOLUME XVII.

per rcent, In Great Britain the expenditures
for education were only two per cent. Eu-
rope has spent this year over $700,0000O0 in
war preparations, and will spend altogether
this year over $70OO0O0,O0O, while 100000
men are kept under arms waiting to march
These are not encouraging facts, but the
peace union does not seem to be able to
retard the progress Of the chariots Of war
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16
Captain BurtOn's Discoveries in the
Land of indian.

London spectator: A correspondent
of the Times, writing from Alexandria,
informs the public that Captain Burton,
the African traveller, has made find "
OF unusual interest, At the request OF
the khedive.he has visited the Gland Of
AIidian," the desolate region on the
eastern side of the gulf of Akabah, the
eastermost of the two long and narrow
cstuaries in which the Red sea ends. Ac,
companied by NJ. George Marie, a
French engineer, Captain Burton landed
in indian on the I'd OF April, and in an
exploration of some weeks explored a
region full of ruined towns, built OF
solid masonry, with made roads, aque,
deucts five miles long artificial lakes
and massive tortresses, all marking a
wealthy aud powerful people. Their
wealth was based on mining operations,
and Captain Burton reports the exis
tence Of gold, silver, tin, antimony and
turquoise mines. The auriierous region
is extensive; indeed, the discoverer be.
lieyes he has opened a California, and
the khediye proposes to have the coun.
try worked by European capitalists. 1t
will be remembered that in the bible
indian is always described as a land full
of metals, especially gold, silver and
lead. 1t is more than probable that
Solomon's ophir was situated there, as
the small ships in which he imported
gold, ivory and peacocks, were launched
at the head of the Red sea. INDIAN is
part OF the Egyptian yiceroyalty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16

FIVE thousand and nine hundred and
thirteen lawyers torture the miserable
witness in New York city, and shut him
off just as he gets to the truth.
IT is said that a man in Boston who
was converted under the preaching Of
Mr.. Moody has made restitution of Sl9,-
OCo which he stole several years ago.
The Captain ei the U. s, A.,
Unable to obtain his paw,
Is noDcompelltd to pawn his sword
To meet the bills for bed and board.
He softly murmurs, "Uncle must spout it.
Put up the sword States may be saved without It,"
THE secret Of content in this world is
to submit gracefully to the inevitable.
Since one can not have all the advantages
in the world at once, it is best to make
the most of what one has and not fret for
what one has not.
VERY little is known of the natural
curiosity in southern Illinois in the
shape Of natural bridge. 1t is near
Pomona, on the Cairo and St. Louis
railroad, and is a wonderful freak of
nature. 1t is Of pure sandstone, one
hundred feet in length on top, and
seyenty-six feet from one abutment to
the other. 1t is six feet high and nine
feet broad on the top. The average
thickness is nine feet, and team is said
to have crossed in perfect safety,-S.
Louis Republican.
IT seems that unless wheat resembling
that grown in Hungary-a red shriveled,
hard varietv-can be raised in this
country, Vienna bread must continue to
be, what it is now, a luxury within the
reach of the few, and not an article of
diet at the command of the many. If
our agriculturists, however, can produce
Hungarian wheat, and, surely, this ia
not an impossibility with our varied
kinds of soil and climate, American in
genuity and talent will soon supply the
mechanical essentials necessary for max
ing the paIatable and nourishing Vienna
bread.
The exploration of the western terri
tory will be continued next summer
under the direction of Lieut., Wheeler,
Prof. Hayden and Maj. Powell. Lieut.,
Wheeler. field for operation for 1877
has not vet been fully determined upon.
Major. Powell will continue the geoIogi'
cal survey in the Colorado river country;
Prof. H3vdeu's expedition completed
last year the survey ol Colorado, and
will continue during the coming sum
mer an exploration north Of the Union
Pacific railroad. The main patty, under
the direction Of Prot Hayden himself,
will mako its headauarters in Cheyenne.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-16

SYersal Peace Union held a
tsew YORK . few days since, aa
pings developed the fact tha IL
percent bf The expenditlr u
4 for military uses; Of Ruai
, ,lsr reentiof Great Britain, thIs|
u Of the United States, twcnl
is-i and q Germany cighty.One