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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-15

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OPERA HOUSE
Millinery Rooms. Roo n

The Ladies Of Ravenna and vicinity will find
NEW HATS. BONNETs, FLOWERS, FANCY
AND STAPLE RIBBONS, LACEs,
BABY BONNETS. OLD LADIES' CAPS.
and in fact everything new and desirable in
styles and quality Of goods, and At reasonable
prices for the times.
MISS JACKSON AND ASSISTANTS will be
pleased to show the goods to all that will call
NEW GOODS
added to keep the stock fresh.
L. c. JACKSON,
hAvenna, April -, 1879. 667-lw.
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One NJ Tho Causes Of Hard Timc..

Tho hard times. as we Familiarity call
them, J. AN in this country In the fall OF
1873, aud have continued ever since. Tho
like condition Of things has existed for a
good while in the principal nations of
Europe, and notably in Great Britain,
France, Germany. Austria, Italy. Russia,
'"i Turkey In tracing the causes Of the
.'Nanug depression in almost every
branch ol business, aud the consequent dis
tress that has accompanied or closely fol-
lowed 1t, too little Importance has perhaps
been attributed TO the great and destructive
wars in which the United States and these
European powers have been engaged in the
course ~ the last eighteen years.
our own civil war commenced in 1901. md
lasted four years The sharp Schlo-N,g-
lIolstcin conflict, between Denmark on the
one side and Prussia aud Austria on the
other, occurred in 1854 and 1865. Then fol-
lowed tie tremendous struggle OF 1866, In
which Austria, Prussia. aud Italy We're the
chief bcliScrcnts. though several Of the
smaller German States participated in it,.
In 1870 and 1871 all Germany, under the lead
OF Prussia, was employed in the colossal
contest with France, which resulted in the
downfall uf NAPOLEON H., the reconstruct
ti"n of the German empire, and the cstab-
ishment Of the French republic. During
portions OF the same period. Spain was
shaken by Internal commissions, while Eng
land was from time to time wagiug HOSTILE
ties on moderate scale in Abyssiuia, west
ern and southern Africa, and IN some Of hor
outlying East India provinces; and, indeed
she Is now carrying on military opera
tions both in Africa and Asia. The costly
and cruel conflict OF the past year. between
Russia and Turkey, closes the series Of tho
memorable contests TO which we have re-
fcrrod as seriously affecting the financial
and industrial condition of the world
These wars extended through the greater
part OF eighteen years. This is four years
longer than the period covered by those that
splang from the French revolution They
were generally wagcd on Il grandcr scale
than the wars OF the first NAPOLEON, The
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16
The Adul,cration of Food in New York

The loss which the people Of the State IT
New York suffer every year through the
adultcraton OF food is estimated TO be not
less than seven hundred thousand dollars,
or about fourteen cents to each inhabitant
To prevent this loss, or largely reduce II, Is
the object OF a law proposed 10y DR.. f. t.
SQUIBB OF Brooklyn, wcll-known manu-
featuring chemist in paper read last week
before the State Medical Society at Albany
The technical experience OF the author has
been such as to qualify him TO deal most in
diligently with the scientific side OF the
subject. He knows just what dangers must
be guarded against by means of a law to
prevent adulteration. There is probably no
practical method Of introducing impurities
into food or medicine which il not embraced
within the definitions Of the statutory
offence which he proposes. His paper Is an
exceedingly instructive guide to the lcSisla-
tor in this respect. 70 illustrate the evils
which it Is desirable 20 rcpree- he mem
tions the Introduction Of alum into baking
powder, lead into cosmetics, corn meal into
-four, and chiccory into coffee the connection
Of artificial wines and liquors Of deceptive
character; tho abstraction Of cream from
milk without notice; thoapplication of mis-
leading names 10 commodities, such rs but
ter 10 oleomargnrinc and arrowroot to
potato starch: and the dlution OF milk.
vinegar, liquors and medicines generally 80
ms 20 reduce their intrinsic value, without
knowledge Of the fact on the part Of tho
purchaser.
In regard to all such details Dir, SQUIBD's
suggestions are most valuable, and will
certainly DO needed, We think, in any icgis-
laton on the subject. But the author is
himself doubtful whether his proposed law
could be adequately enforced without n new
administrative organization for the purpose.
lie favors, therefore, the establishment Of n
State Board of Health, which should be
charged, among other duties, with the en-.
forccment of the laws against the ndultcra-
tlon Of food and medicine His plan for the
formation of this Board Is peculiar.
There are TO be five members, two OF whom
shall be physicians one a chemist and phys
iclst. one II lawyer, and one "A business man.
Tho Governor is loft at liberty to designate
the business man himself. but he must select
and appoint tho four other members from
eight persons to be nominated respectively
MS follows: Four by the Medical Society of
the State, one by the faculty Of Columbia
College, ono by the faculty of Cornell Uni
versity, one by the Bar Association, and one
by the Mcdioo-Lcgal Society Of this city.
The plan also contcmplatcs the organlza-
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tion OF Boards OF Inspectors and Boards Of
Prosecution, under the state Board of
Health Seven inspectors ore to DO selected
by competitive examination, and to bo
employed in discovering authorizations OF
food, collcoLng evidence, and acting M wit
ncsscs Four lawyers, TO be selected from
tho entire profession In the same manner,
are to be made official prosecutors. DR.
SQufBB estimates the expense Of this whole
system vt eighty thousand dollars per
annum, and calculates that It would be q
very wise measure for the people oconomi-
cally, even il the state Board succeeded in
preventing only onc-llfth Of the coimatcd
annual loss by reason Of adultornton.
The authors reputation and tho careful
and painstaklng attention which he has
evidently given to the matter. no lcss thnn
tho admirable tonc of his paper in regard to
the public burdens OF taxation, ontitlc his
views TO good deal OF consideration, and
we have studied them critically. Our con-
clusion Is that the plan he proposes for tho
organization Of a state Beard Of Health Il
too cumbrous and too much out Of keeping
with the general character OF our inetitu-
tons 10 he practicable. We agree that the
preservation Of tho public health may
properly b. included among the functions
of state government; but In this case, as in
most others, we should prefer to have the
power OF appointing all the officers vested
in the Governor, without any influence TO
control his action except the power of the
Senate TO reject or confirm the nomina-
tions he might make.
1t also seems to us that some method
could be devised for the efficient prosecution
OF the offence of adultoration 10y the District
Attorneys throughout the state withsut
employing any additional counsel for that
purpose. A number Of expert inspectors to
detect violations of the law would probably
bc necessary. but We do not like the idea Of
making these officers both prosecutors and
witnesses. Why would not adultcration be
most efectualy rcprcsscd by authorizing
| public analysts to examine all food offered
or held for sale, and making it their duty to
advertise IN the newspapers OF the vicinage
the name of the vcnder Of any adulteratcd
article. with brief statement Of the true
character Of the adultcration
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16
The Anomalous Feature in the French
Republic.

As we lately pointed out, the profound and
capital distinction between the French Con-
stitutiun and our own lies In tho measure OF
power lodged in the Executive Office. Our
Chief Magistrate may defy throughout his
term the will Of the peoples delegates,
whereas MAcMAHoN's resignation and his
successors profession Of absolute compli-
ance alike demonstrate the supremacy Of
the Legislature. This characteristic feature
in the pOlity Of France deserves careful
attention. both on account Of the curious
circumstances which In 1873 gave rise 10 it.,
and because Of its essential adaptation to
the social organization Of that country.
1t is well known That the Septcnnate was
n compromise, not between republicans and
rcactionists, but between the factions of a
monarchical majority. The organic law
framed by the Assembly to regulate MAO
MAHON's authority was adjusted 70 the COM
pick requirements and precautions OF a
transitional period Had the monarchsts
been united, there would have been no Prosi-
dent at all and had either one Of the three
clements which made up the majority
felt certain Of controlling the nominee,
they would havo been eager to invest his
Office with all the weight and independence
which belongs to it in the United States.
But the Bonapartists dreaded the pressure
Of Lcgtimist IDEAS likely 10 bo exercised
through the domestic relations OF the Mar
shall. while the adhcrents OF Henry w.,
although fortified by the accession Of the
Count DE PARIS, could not afford to overlook
the influence of old association and Of those
companions in arms with whom the Duke Of
MAGENTA had served under tho Second
Empire. As for those members of the Right
Contre who favored tho Due D'AUNAuE,
they had small reason to expect CO.
adiutor in the Executive, and. moreover,
We're disposed by education and conviction
to uphold the theory Of responsible govern
ment. Accordingly, the Office OF President
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16
A Wolr in Shcen,s Clothing.

A year ago n new pastor came TO the little
Episcopal church in Lambcrtvillc, New
Jersey. lie was young man for his thirty
seven years, his manners we're winning;
his voice was music in the ears of She female
parishion"rs; the wardcns and vcstrymcn
were delighted at their good fortune in Sc
curing such paragon.
Great, then, was the astonishmcnt when
the rumor was bruitod about in tho parish
that the Row. Mr. NEWLY. who had passed
himself on rs n single man. and was Gu
gagged 10 q young girl Of the village, had
divorced wife in this city But the Rev. Mr..
NEWLY explained that he had been forced to
procure the divorce 10y her misconduct, and
the vcs,ry and parish believed him. II the
matter had ended there the Rev Mr..
NEWLY would stiil have been preaching and
administering tAc sacramonts.
But it didn't end there. Tho former Mrs.
NEWLY heard of the things hc was ~ ying 81
her She went 10 Lanhcrtville and con-
fronted him before the vestry. She proved
cuncusiN"ly that he had lied that ii was he
who had been guilty of the misconduct, not
for the first or second time either. aud that
it was she who had applied for and obtained
the divorce. More than that. she proved
that, after his arrival in Lambertville, lac
had engaged in peculiarly scandalous in
trigue
Lying and RIGHTEOUSNESS in n clergyman
are not so lightly regarded in rural New
Jersey as on Brooklyn Heights. The vestry
az once demanded his resignation. refusing
his impudcnt request to be allowed ~ preach
farewell sermon. and last week Bishop
SCARBOROUGH summarily dcposed him from
the Christian ministry.
This ought TO be the end Of the Rcv. Mr.
! NEwHYS career rs preacher. But the
odds are ten to ono that within year some
Western or southern congregation will bc
listening with delight to the musical accents
OF his voice, and congratulating themselves
on the good fortune that has given them SO
/ pious, gifted. and gcntlcmanly n pastor
/ Probably the Rcv. Mr. NEWLY will lind it
/ convenient to change his denomination,
/ however, and to combat the errors Of
/ prclacy.
One would think that. a'tor IN tho lessons
| they have had, parish authorizes would
! have learned caution in receiving into their
1 pulpits and homes men OF whose previous
/ lives they know nothing, or so liltlc that IL
amounts to nothing In this very case, it
! appears that the Rev. Mr.. NEWLY had made
a scandal IN Colorado, aud had boon put on
probation therefor by his ecclesiastical
superiors. But the carclessncss in these
matters Of many parish officers is only
equallcd hv the impudence Of the clerical
and exc r'' a adyenturcrs who profit by it.
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In the ease Of document so important in
itself and in It's bearings ~ a papnl cncycllcal.
any misiran-lation that peryerts the meaning
81 the author is q serious matter. In rendering
the Latin ~ passage in the recent cucyrli,al
OF I.Eo MIL, Englisf tra9slntors Catholic and
Protestant have made him say that "hy new
Eodossncss. unknown even among tho
hcathrn. republics form themselves without
Iaking any account OF Con and OF the
order established 10y Him" This passage
was interpreted in some quarters Ms an
explicit condemnation Of the republican
theory and form Of government. But in the
translation Of the London TIIif. which may lie
regarded as the authorized English version.
this passage reads: Hence it has como To pass
that, bv novel implety. unhoard Of even among
the heather nations. States have been consu-
tuted without taking any account Of Con and Of
tho order established by Him." That Is.
the popo's ccnsurc is leyeiled at goddess gov
ernments in general. and not specifically ut re-
publican governments.
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in tho Senate that, instead Of burdcning IT,
eelf with such bundle IA the BURNSIDE bin,
it's truo policy was to pass n simple, strong
measure OF real army rcduction-a measure
that II would not have been ashamed TO
etand Inv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16

II Rohcson aud his associates in public rob
berry who got awaY with not less than sGnO0o l ot the
s7'oJ9h spent ON the navy during the Grant era are
ogo unwhp OF Justice, the precedent will be very en-
eourasins and comforting to the rascals who IN luture
may be inclined to emulate their daring deeda
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16
Presented with IL New Dre..

from he 81 P1'I Piprc>,. Pres
DIES MorNEs. Iowa, Fob. Up. Mnyno. n
utnmw,ll Union County, uaduccd tlc character ui
Mh-tc Bowen. milnur, Mhcrcupuu stic cuwllltd htm
aud the adminng citizens gave her a new dress
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16

sum total Of their expenditures far exceeds
tho OUTLAWS Of his time.
Tho first tendency of collision OF arms
between great nations is doubtless TO slim
ulato some branches of industry TO an
UNUSUAL degree Of activity, to make money
plenty, to enhance Tho market price Of prop
crty. and TO impart for the time bcing m
unhealthy lush Ia nearly every kind OF bust
ncas Put by and by tho rccoil comes.
Tho effects of tho wars Of the pa tcightccn
years are not an exception TO these general
rules. Tho worlds history affords no exam
pic Of such vast sums Of money spent Tor
like purposes in 30 brief u period. These
thousands Of millions were severe drain
upon tho resources of tho countries engaged
in prosecuting hostlltics. When the fore
most commercial, manufacturing, and 0gri-
cultural nations Of the globe engage in
war. 1t Is not wonderful that we find
among the consequences an increase in the
public burdens in the shape Of debts and
taxes, a general stagnatiUn ia most depart
mcnts Of industry, q depreciation in tho
nominal values Of property, and loss de-
mand for skilled labor because capital hesi-
tatos to embark in new Enterprises.
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The preachers who see in the grand sacred
concert the most dangerous device Of Satan
against tho Puritan sabbath nfo looking in the
wrong direction. Let them turn their Dyes
from the concert hail to tho drawing ROOM
They have taken it for granted tina. the women
what with their natural bent for devotion md
their church going habits. viii be found on
their side in tho impending conflict But il
women ar naturally religious. they are also by
nature anxious 90 be in the fashion. suppose
It were to become the fashionable thing among
society women 20 set apart sunday evenings
for their sources unisicdles. That would be- "A
much moro alarming symptom. from the Sab
bataran point OF view. than the grand sacred
concert.
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Aside from the immigration bill debate,
the Senate found time only 20 receive n memo
rial from New Jerseys Historical Society urg-
ing the erection Of a monument to the memory
OF Christopher COLUMBUS. and one from JONI
I,oACH averrng that his Brazilian steamships
are operated at n loss. and that n subsidy for
carrying United States mails il necessary TO
enable him to make both ends meet.
The Legislative. judiciary and Executive hill
occupied tho attention Of the House. the entire
session being used up in proposing, debating,
and rejecting amendments. No substantial
progress was made
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16

We hrve received the first number Of tho Nrn
l"h o'ho'r weekly paper of eight pages, printed at
the Boys rrorctory IA Westchr.rr. and published in
TINS cii> at - 80 year II Is moro popular and less
learned aud elaborate than the Catholic journal, that
have long been in existence among us ana we presume
that ltWlil ind an ample and aprr, catNc putc ltcon.
hlns an inter- sting variety VI matter, and Is made up
With skill aud Judgment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-16

Capt GEORGE PRINCE is a citizen of Maine.
aged siNty-,wo years. He was a clerk in the
Pension ONCE and eot $4,000 fraudulcntiy by
forging names and counicricltlns seals. He
has been tried and sentenced TO State prison.
and offers to make restitution il the sentence Of
the Court can bc changed.
RuTHEWoRD b. HAYES Is citizen Of Ohio.
aged nliysN years Ho is gotting $4,000 n
year 81 the public money through frauds and
forgcrios. IL. has not been sentenced 10 State
prison. but n brand il burning upon his fore
head compared TO which the State prison would
be light punishment Moro hardened than
Capt PRINCE. he has not offered To- make any
restitution. and the sentence OF history upon
him can mover be changed.
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HENRY WARD BEECuER was In one of his
Dragging and defiant moods on Friday evening
and the Piymouihites who attended his alleged
prayer meeting got the benefit Of it, AZ ia his
habit on such occasions. he cloakcd what he
had to say in hypocritical phrases. but he
made himself perfectly understood. Plymouth
Church was strong enough TO stand alone and
snap its fingers ut It's enemies. even if all the
Congregational churches Of the two cities
should disiellowship il. The real explanation
Of the hostility Of the Rev. DR. SToRRs and
others was their jealousy OF the greater elo-
quence and popularity Of Henry WARD
BCECHER his vast congregations. and the re-
sultant prosperity financial and otherwise Of
Plymouth. This was the Rist Of BEBcHER's
harangue-convoycd by insinuaions. but none
tho loss plain. Tho sheer at Dr. SToERs has
not even tho merit II novelty; nearly four years
ago he took occasion 90 say in public with a
hypocrtica aifcctation ot fricndliness. that no
man lGmentcl more than he the failure Of the
public TO properly recognize the splendid abAi-
ties Of DR.. sToens or words to that effect
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After long debate, the Senate passed yes
tertlay, 80 to %. the bin restricting Chinese i'm
migration. Amendments looking townrd fur
Their negotiations with the Emperor Of China
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-06-12
Melvin. SilcOtt g. Co.

The hrm Of Melvin, silcOtt and Co. is
composed Of men of long experience in
trade, having been brought up in the bus
iness in which they are now engaged
from their youth to the present time, they
are, therefore, well qualified to conduct
the business of general dry goods mer-
chants.
In the purchase of their present stock,
they have used their utmost care and
best Judgment In selecting such goods as
will suit the masses
In addition to their large and varied
stock of nice dress goods, which is unsur-
passed in style and beauty, they have an
immense stock of all the styles in the
market, which they are selling at the old
prices, although in the article of cotton
alone the raw material has advanced 40
per cent. within the last 30 days, with a
corresponding advance in the manufac-
tured article,
They offer no baits to induce purchasers
to eall-such as best prints at 4c., which
every person that can read knows cos
&c. by the case; or, best muslin at S15c
which costs 01ac. in quantity; and SO on
and make up the loss thus sustained thre,
times over in the balance of the good
they sell the customer, but every article
is aimed to be sold at the closest margin
possible and no advantage taken of tn
unsuspecting.
They cordially invite every one in nee'
of goods to call and examine their stock
and compare prices generally.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-06-12

Chas. Murray spent Sunday in town.
Ed. Pierson was up from Greenfield
Friday.
Lack Smith was in from Delphi, Ind,
on business trip Friday.
Los. Hegler is receiving corn for Roots.
Talbot & Co., at Leesburg.
D. Furtwangler is down in Georgia, to
be absent from home about month.
Mrs.J. P. Patterson and daughter Lulu
are spending the Summer in Delaware.
Miss Pugsley, of Hillsboro, is visiting
in town, the guest of Miss May Mclean.
Mrs. John Cfssna and Mrs. R. A. Robin
son went to Cincinnati Thursday to visit
friends.
Miss Anna Ford is spending several
weeks in Portsmouth. the guest of Miss
Alma Locke.
Misses Cora Sharp and Ida Pence, of
Jamestown, were the guests of Miss Sina
Logan Sunday.
NJ. Meenan and r. II Wales, prominent
coal operators of Perry county, were in
town last week.
Mr.. c. Mclean, an old Washington
Boy, now of Athens, was in town the
first of the week.
Mrs. VIM. Craig and daughter Ella and
Miss Clara Adams are visiting friends in
Lebanon this week.
Miss Ida Robins, of Greenfield, spent
several days in town last week, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tuthill.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Millikan and daugh-
ster, Miss Emma, went to Tarlton, Picka-
way county, on Tuesday, to attend the
marriage of Mr.. F. I. Bostwick, son OF
Mrs. Millikan, to Miss Kate, daughter of
DIR. Baker, of that village.
b Mr.. L. w. Buckmaster, of this place,
deceived the sad news of the death of his
father, at his home in GAINESVILLE, lastFri-
day morning. He had been sick for some
time, but his death was not expected at
the time it occurred, as his condition had
seemed to be improving for some days be-
fore.
A telegram to the Cincinnati Enquirer
from New Straitsville. O., states that
and killed, at that place, on Wednesday.
1t is not certain whether it is the Charles
| Sweeney known here or not, but is sup
posed to be.-Xen Gazette, jane 9th.
The Charles Sweeney referred to by the
Gazette, is resident of Washington, and,
we are happy to be able to say, has not
been killed by the cars, but on the con-
trary is alive and in good health.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-06-12
Cheap Exclusion to Niagara.

On Tuesday, June 18th, an excursion
train will start from Jackson c. H., on
the S., J. & P, for Niagara Falls, via
Springfield and the &. C. c. &c l., L.
S. & NJ. s., and N. Y. Central Ry.'s, ar
riving at Niagara Falls at 6 a. m. on
Wednesday morning, giving the excur-
sionists the whole day at the Falls, and
starting on the return trip at 6 p. m. The
fare for the round trip is only $5 90.
Every necessary arrangement will be
,made for the comfort and enjoyment of
the excursionists. The train will leave
Washington at 2 :O5 p. m. Tuesday. This
is the best and cheapest opportunity yet
offered to visit Americas great natural
wonder, the great Falls of Niagara.