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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-03-15


rose In his seat, and said, with indie
scribable GOODNESS:
WELL, WHAT ARE you GOING TO DO
ABOUT FTP
Douglas for q moment was surprised
and dumbfounded, and then attempted
to proceed; but the pith was knocked
out of his argument, and the Senators
all smiled at his earRestness. Douglas
sat down in disgust.
Mr.. Douglas afterwards said, That
interrogatory of Wade's was the most
effective speech / ever heard in the
Seuate. Confound the man, it was So
ridiculous, and put so comically,
knew not what answer to make him,
and became ridiculous myself In not
being able to tell what / was going TO
do about it,
WHY DON'T YOU RUN AWAY.
1t used to be customary for slaves
In Washington to beg money from
Northern Congressman to buy their
freedom. A poor but smart-looking
boy accosted Mr.. Wade while he was
In conversation with q promiscuous
company of Northern and Southern
Senators, and began to beg for money
TO buy his freedom. i meyer give
money to buy slaves said Mr.. Wade !;
when, seeing the pleasant looks of the
Southern men, he turned TO the boy
and asked: "Why the devil don't you
run away ? The Southerners stared
nc one another, and the darkey started
OF with a new idea in his head, when
Mr.. Wade called him back, and, hand
ing him $40 bill, said: Here Is $40
to pay your expenses. Nov, run away
out of slavery, my boy, the first chance
you get
WADE AND TooMBs.
Wade one day replied to ToOm bs,
OF Georgia, and 60 all appearance used
language which would compel Too mbs
70 challenge him. Several friends
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Insect. unjuriou. TO the Apple Tree

Insects Injurious 10 the Apple Tree
FRIEND HARRIS: 1 willleav atyour
Office to-day section of limb of an
apple tree spotted with parasite
known to naturalists as Asptdiatus
HayvissI of Walsh. The scale is of a
dirty W hite and it's eggs and larve
dark or blood red. The eggs are dc.
posted during the latter part of Sep
tember and hatch out about the first
week in June. The larvae growing
darker than when first hatched. They
are exceedingly minute, sluggish in
their movements, and can scarcely be
seen by the naked eye. They are al
lied to the cochineal family, possess q
suctorial mouth, and subsist by alb
sorbing the Juices of the bark. have
counted as many as seventy on the
space of one inch, and allowing thirty
five to each we have two thousand
six hundred and twenty-five on that
small space, quite an army to be fed
on one small apple tree. The best,
and, indeed, the only remedy known
is strong solution of soapsuds. This
should be applied when the eggs are
Matching as the old scale or shell will
resist any application you may make
and the insect must be taken before
they have acquired this protection or
wax-like covering. In the matured
insect the male is winged, too minute
for the naked eye. The female is
wingless and much larger, as is the
case with most ineects. j. G.. &.
Ravenna, April q, 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
ATWATER.


correspondence.
We have had rather too much rain
the last few days. Wheat looks very
large and nice. Fears are entertai ed
that some accident may befall i, be-
fore it ripens. The pasture has come
up rapidly. All the fruit trees are in
full bloom, including peaches. pears,
apples aud cherries. We have had a
great amount of sickness in this and
adjoining towns, with some deaths. A
few arc lingering yet, with a good ex-
pectation of recovery.
FATAL LAGCIDENT.-Willia Car
ter was killed very suddenly on the
railroad track this morning about six
o'clock. He was seen about that time
coming from the south. When the
accommodation train came along he
was seen lying near the track and was
soon afterwards brought to the Sta
tion and coroner's jury was called
by II. II. Woolf.
At the Station there are two shops
for taking aud enlarging pictures, one
Marble and Furnishing shop a tavern,
Livery Stable, Carriage Shop, three
Stoneware shops, Meat Market, a
Hardware Store, Drug Store, one
Harness shop. one shop for making a
superior kind of horse collar, and
other places of business that l do not
just think of. w.
April 80. 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

The deceased was born in Shalersville township.
in September, 1872 Until the breaking out Of
the war he resided with his parents. who had for
some years resided in Brimfield township. en-
gagged in farm life. teaching, &c. In August,
1867, he enlisted in the Portage County Company
November 10th, 1858. his comrade. VIM. Grinneli.
was severely wounded. and I.adu was detailed to
act as his nurse in the Knoxville Tenn. hospital
and performed this duty until April. 1864. when
Mr.. Grinnell had SO far recovered as to be able
to be brought to his home in Kent. Dec. Is. 1876
daughter OF Ira Patterson. of Streetsboro, and
took up his residence in that township. Less
than year ago he became citizen of Ravenna,
having entered the employ of the Cleveland Pa
per Co., as y travelling agent Three children
were born of this marriage. two of whom are
boy OF six months. In 1859 Mr. Ladu made a
profession of religion and united with the Meth
Odist Church. After his marriage, his wife being
a member of the Conversational Church, he
walked with her, and united with her church.
For four years he was Superintendent of tho
The deceased was possessed of q generous heart.
was full of life, energy and ambition, and very
popular among his fellows, The tenderest SYM
pathy is felt for the wife and helpless orphans
who survive him. and by every one who knew
this brave, white -sOuled friend and comrade who,
ty, will be remembered for his many sterling
virtues. and lamented. as one too soon. and too
sadly lost to earth. and whose life should not be
without its impressive lessons upon all who yet
have work to do.
The funeral of Mr.. ladu took place on Friday,
Lodges of Odd Fellows very large number of
the Order attending. The interment was made
in the StreetsborO' cemetery.-Republican Dem
Ocrat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Cough No More.

There need be no Coughs or Colds
where DIR. KING's NEW DISCOVERY
for Consumption is used. The most
severe cases of Group, Hoarseness,
Pain in the Chest, Bleeding of the
Lungs, yield to it's wonderful power
almost instantly. A few doses will
invariably cure the worst cough or
cold. For Asthma and Bronchitis it
is perfect specific. Consumptives
and Cough worn patients never fail to
find relief in this great discovery. We
would advise any one tired of expert
menting with neutrality-suspicious.
or quack medicines to drop them at
once and use DIR. KING's NEW DIS.
ovERY. Give it fsir trial. Regular
size, $1,OO. Trial bottles free. For
sale by all druggists. For sale by H.
Waterman also by E. P. Brainerd &
Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

On Tuesday night the store of Will
son & Divers was enter ed and burg
larized, the safe broken open and
about fifty dollars worth of postage
stamps, fifteen dollars in cash extract
ed therefrom. There were lot of
notes and checks in the safe that were
taken out and scattered over the floor
without injury. The counter money
draw was pried open and about five
dollars in change taken. There is
nothing missed from the stock of
clothing. boots, shoes, hats, caps, dress
goods, ETC., only the money and post
age stamps. Entrance was effected by
boring off the lock of the back door,
with brace and bitt taken from the
wagon shop of Mr.. Mortimer Day.
From the appearance of things, and
surmise, it is the same person that
stole the law books from the school
house that took these, being well ac-
quainted with parties and premises
Business men and others look out
for a young man with a superflous
amount of postage.stamps.
OMEGA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
HONOR FROM EUROPE. It'll conceded

HONOR FROM EUROPE. 1t is conceded
on all sides that DR.. Ayers Pills are
above comparison with other medi-
cines. Uniting the best elements
known to the chemist they are partic-
ularly effective against the numerous
stomachic disorders for which they are
recommended as a cure. These Pills
are 80 mild, yet searching, that they
are often prescribed by doctors who
otherwise do not favor patent medi-
cines. Indeed, with the fruits of DR..
Ayers genius in the shape Of Pills,
Sarsaparilla, Ague Cure and Cherry
Pectoral, one might with impunity
travel through the swamps of tropical
America, or follow Stanley on his
travels through the interior of Africa.
II Amsterdam Nieuws yon den Dag.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

BOLD BURGLARY.-The boot and
shoe store of w. ID. Durham, in Me-
chanic's Block was burglarized on
Wednesday night of last week, and a
pair of boots and three pairs of shoes.
valued at SIG, stolen. As officer Glib
bons was making his rounds to turn
off the gas between eleven and twelve
O'Clock he saw two men passing south
on Chestnut street, one of whom had
a bundle in his hand. Hearing the
squeaking Of new leather, he at once
suspected q shoe store had been bur-
glarized, and proceeded to inspect the
premises of Mr.. Durham, where he
found light of glass removed in one
of the back windows. He Immediate
ly called Mr.. d., who proceeded with
the officer to the store. The inspec-
ton satisfied them that thieves had
been about, as a paper which was left
upon the counter the night before was
missing, but it was difficult to deter
mine what goods had been taken.
Gibbons Immediately went to the G..
& p. depot and took the first freight
train to Atwater and from there pro-
ceeded up the track till he heard al :
preaching footstepts. Choosing his
position he renamed quiet till the
parties came up to him, when he seiz-
ed hold of one of them and with his
revolver in the other hand, he Inform
ed them of his business, and held them
till daylight did appear, when he took
them to the station, and from there
brought them to the hotel de Keller.
The stolen proper ty was found in their
possession. They gave their names as
George Welton and Thomas J. Fran
els.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
DEERFIELD.
Correspondence.

Correspondence.
The weather during the past week
has been very wet and unpleasant for
travelling. Roads are in as bad con-
dition as in March. Gardens are be.
ginning to look thrifty. Wheat looks
well, being about three weeks earlier
than for many years. The health in
this vicinity is very good, coughs,
colds and bronchial affections excepted
We are glad to report that Mr.. Har-
mon Hutson is convalescant and able
to be out; also, Mr.. Mortimer Day is
gaining strength.
Pastor Hanselman intends holding
series of Bible Readings, in place of
preaching, on Sabbath evenings.
Report says the Independent Age,
of Alliance, lost it's editor last week
also, the Independent Church its pas
tor. 1t is pity to see such large
focks of sheep without Shepherd
but he may be like the bad dollar, he
may come back,
The Palmyra Dramatic Club gave
two exhibitions Saturday and Monday
evenings, at their Hall, which were
we'll attended and were amusing and
instructive. They intend to perform
in Ravenna this week also, they have
received Invitations from Atwater
Edinburgh and Decrfield All should
patrOnize these young amatuers, as the
proceeds will be devoted to a good
object.
Miss Eva L. Pinney delivered {
Temperance Lecture at the Town Hal
on Monday evening, to a large anG
very attentive audience. Though thu
subject is an old one, she gave a very
good lecture. OMEGA.
April 90, 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
WAS 1T MURDER?

Death OF M. M. Ladue-POst Nor.
tenn, and COroner's Inquest.
Last week we briefly announced the
sudden death of Marcellus M. Ladue,
at his residence on South Meridian
street in this village, and intimated
that severe injuries inflicted upon him
by one Matt. Powers, in an alteration
at Mantua Station on the evening of
April 18th, might have contributed to,
if not caused his death. The attend.
ing physicians and many friends of
the deceased, not being satisfied in re-
gard TO the nature and extent of his
injuries decided upon holding q post
mOrtem examination of the remains,
which was commenced ON Thursday
evening under the charge Of Drs. A.
w. Alcorn and III. p, Hugus, several
other physicians being also in attend
ance. Such discoveries were made as
to induce Coroner A, NJ. Sherman to
hold an inquest upon the body, and a
jury was empanneled for that purpose,
and the post nsortem was then contin.
ued under the charge of the above
named physicians by direction of The
Coroner. The autopsy disclosed 9
fracture of the right mallar, or cheek
bone, which was broken loose from it's
attachments, tearing away a portion
of the upper jaw bone, and the antrum
of the cheek bone was completely fill
ed with clotted blood. The glands OF
the face and neck and under the right
jaw were very much swollen. The
larynx was contracted by inflammation
to about half its ordinary size. Below
the point of the heart ON the left side
the parts were found to be cOngested
The conclusion arrived at, was that
these appearances were caused by Sc
we're beating about the face, neck and
body, causing asphyxy from which
death resulted.
The above was substantially the tes
timony of all the physicians present al
the examination given before the Cor
oner's inquest.
Several witnesses from Mantua wht
were present when the wounds were
inflicted, were examined, and the jur,
returned verdict that the deceased
came to his death by violent blows in
flicted by Matt. Powers.
Sheriff Keller proceeded to Mantu,
Station on Thursday evening and ar
rested Powers who now lies in jai
awaiting trial.
The funeral of Ladue took place OF
Friday under the charge of the ODD
Fellows Lodge of Ravenna, and wa
numerOusly attended. His remain
were taken to Streetsboro for inter
ment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

On Saturday last while John Rus
sell, a hand on the gravel train of the
A. & G. r. r., whose residence is at
Gallon, wasengaged in uncoupling the
cars from the engine at the gravel pit
near Earlville, he fell from the cars
upon the track and the wheels of the
engine passed over his right foot crush
ing it in q horrible manner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

Correspondence


s. P. YoUNG's store was burglarized
last Friday night. The burglars en-
tered through rear window by break
ing pane of glass and removing the
catch. They took some revOlvers,
razors, pocket-knives, cigars, tobacco
and perfumery, small amount of each
article. The thieves evidently wasted
much of their time endeavoring to
open a drawer of the desk that was
locked, probably supposing money or
valuables were therein. They endeav-
ored to bore the lock out, but failed.
The drawer, however, contained moth
ing of value. The money drawer con-
tanned a few dollars in change, but was
not disturbed. They went out of the
front door and took the key with them.
Canfield's blacksmith shop was enter
ed the same night and screw-driver
taken, which was found the next day
in Il. j. NewcOmb's cellar. Several
residences were visited, but their at
tempts to enter failed. We being a
strictly Christian people, evil doers
meet with but little success.
A NICE job of stone-work has been
completed by parties from Chagrin
Falls, for the gymnasium. Parties in
Cleveland have the contract for the
woodwork, and the lumber and tim
ber is being brought on the ground.
The timber was framed in Cleveland.
MR.. TRUMAN VAUHN has done a
good work this spring, planting trees,
having planted row of maple by the
roadside, from the west end of his
possessions in Mantua to his east line
in Hiram. His brother Caleb has, also
planted row on the opposite side of
the way, from the west line of the
township to his east line. What a
pity it is that all farmers do not do
likewise. The prospect now is that we
will have q most abundant fruit crop.
The wheat in many places is already
falling down, the growth being so
rapid and rank. Where it falls thus
early there will be no wheat.
"QUERE. Us a foreign born citizen
eligible TO civil Office in China? II
SO at what period did that Government
become so Christianized as to tolerate
a foreign born citizen to such an ex-
tent; and how long has that Govern
ment made citizens of aliens? HI.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

In confederation OF the hard times and of the
fact that can produce more milk than 6nd
sale for 1 propose To furnish my customers and
Others who may desire il during the coming
Summer with good. pure milk. upon such
terms that they can afford tn use it rs an article
of food and not a luxury, viz: Three cents
WeP ptmG,.1S cents per quart, and
farxer auantt - in like ratio.
will call a2 any place in town on receipt oil
postal card order. Shall expect pay for tickets
AZ delivery of them. thus avoiding the loss and
misunderstanding always attending old ac-
counts. - -. H HN0.
Ravenna, April Is. 1873
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
HAVE you seen that new lot of Wall
Paper, at +. ii. Stiles. 2t.

Have you Dyspepsia. are you Con-
stipated, have you Yellow skin, loss
of Appetite, Headache, if SO don't fail
to use SIIILOH'S SYSTEM VITAL
IZEIs.' 1t is guaranteed to relieve you
and will you continue to suffer when
you can be cured on such terms as
these2 Price 10 cents and IS cents
Sold by E. p. Brainerd & Son, Ra-
VIENNA, and elsewhere by all dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

A LADY of our acquaintance says
DR.. Smiths Cough Syrup is the best
medicine for whooping cough she
ever saw. 1t stops the whooping as
soon as gwen, and is just as good for
other coughs as for the whooping
cough, causing the patient to raise
easily, and the cough to speedily dis
appear, Every bottle is sole with the
positive agreement that money will be
refunded if not satisfactory. Sold by
druggists at so cents. Four bottles
sent by express prepaid for 50. DIR.
B. A. Smith & Co., proprietors, Erie,
Pa.
Sold by Belding & Armstrong, and
L. p. Seymour & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

LosT.-Between Rootstown Center
and the Court House in Ravenna, a
brown and white plaid wooden shawl.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving the same at this office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
119 YEARS OF AGE.
The Birthday of the Oldest Living
Man i'm the Country.

119 YEARS OF AGE.
The Birthday of the OIdes, Living
Man i'm the Country.
From the Akron Argus.
On Monday afternoon, April 22nd,
the village of Lodi, Medina county,
did honor to Lomer Griffin, it's oldest
inhaditant, and the oldest living hu-
man being in the United States, by
observing the 10th anniversary of his
birthday. The Lodi House, which
Mr.. Bailey, the proprietor, had very
generously thrown open for the occa-
sion, was made the scene of the festiv-
tiles. Early in the afternoon Mr.. Grit
fin, in company with his wife, made
his appearance at the hotel, feeling
sprightly and well, having walked
from his home, which is quite a dis
tance removed from the hotel, and
considered himself ready to receive
the congratulations of all his friends.
Young and old had turned out in town
to see that the celebration was prop.
erly observed, and quite a number of
people had come from abroad 10 par
ticipate in the festivities. A banquet,
to crown the occasion, was prepared,
to which the people of Lodi contribu-
ted. The birthday dinner was partak-
en- Of by all present, and after this had
been properly attended to by the con-
course of people, there was some lit
tie speech making INDUCED in by sew
eral gentlemen. The event passed off
in the pleasantest manner, and the old
gentleman felt highly gratified by the
many attentions showed upon him by
his fellow citizens.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

The EARLIEST YET.-Mrs, Celcstia
Baldwin Pike came into Portage
County in October, 1903. and settled
in Nelson township, where she has
continued to reside since that time.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
no CONTRACTORS
Whitewashing.

DROF. GEORGE POULTNEY would inform
I the people of Ravenna that he has return :
ed to town. and is prepared to attend to all
jobs Of Whitewashing and House Cleaning that
may be entrusted to him. Terms reasonable.
Orders left at the Post Office, or at the resi-.
dence of j, w. Vinall, on BOwery Street, will
eceive prompt attentions
Ravenna, April 9, 1e77. 6M
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
CaSSinl0reS.

We never had a larger and cheaper
stock than at present. Look at Navy
Blue Cassimeres.
CONVERSE & SNYDER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
New AdvertiS'tS


The family of NJ. M. Ladu tender their sincere
ard heartfelt gratitude to the friends who de-
votedly and tenderly cared for the widow and
orphans when he who was their support was so
swiftly taken from them. Especially is gratitude
due to the members of the Kent and Ravenna
Lodges I. o. O. F.. for their generous courtesies.
RAvENNA. April 80. 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

We have learned order large and salts
factory business it be done solid basis and
what method be safe and satisfactory both buyer
and seller than have add 25 profit
losses by bad debts
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated DepOsitary Of the
u. 8.

o. .. Beads and Sscuritiesbo bought. sold and
exchanged, at our counter, at best market rates
stocks and Bonds, OF all kinds bought and
sold ON Commission, In New York, or any de.
sfred market.
Hiehast Markst rate for $50 and 1o-Ae
Coupoos, Gold, 6ilvsrs and premium nnndz
Of all kinds.
Drafes drawn and cashed ON all The principal
Cities in the United States.
alxht DrAfts ON England and Ireland and
Passage Tickets to or from those Cities n
New York rates.
Revenue StamPs-all sizes for sale.
Aecounts and Dep0tits Of Business men and
Individuals, received ON most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed.
Interest allowed ON time deposits as may be
agreed upon.
VIII BEEBE, Cashier.
ero.Rosmson. President.
Sept. 8. 1eee. Il.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
NOraOay Spruce,
1T FO2'd'S.
You Mast Cure that Cough

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure
you can cure yourself. 1t has estab-
lished the fact that Consumption can
be cured, while for Coughs. Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough. Asthma, and all
diseases of Throat and lungs, it is alb
solutely without an equal. Two doses
will relieve your child of Group, it is
pleasant to take aud perfectly harm.
less to the youngest child, aud no
mother can afford to be without it.
You can use two-thirds of bottle and
if what we say is not true we will re.
fund the price paid. Price 10 cts. SO cts
and $1.O0 per bottle. If your Lungs
are sore or chest or back lame use Shi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Sold by E. p.
Brainerd &Son, Ravenna, and else
where by all dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
New Goods.

We are receiving big addition |
our stock this week. Call and see u.s.
CONVERSE & SNYDER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

BILLIARD TABLES. = A fret clas
Pigeon-Hole Table, and also q good
plain Billiard Table, for sale cheap.
Enquire of S. Ostheimer. Etna House
Billiard Parlor.