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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Frightful Explosion,

A most terrible boiler explosion .oc-
Cured on Friday afternoon at the
Phenlx Boiler Works, owned by Don
aldson s. Patterson, in Buffalo. The
old boiler belonging to the tug boat
Mary E. Pierce, in use nearly eighteen
years, was being tested, when without
apparent cause, it burst, leveling the
works, 100 feet long, so feet high, and
40 feet wide, killing six men, and
wounding seven others. Patterson
was hurled across the street through a
board fence. He was torn 10 pieces :;
his entrails hung on the fence, while
one OF his legs was blown fifty yards
further. The others killed were scat
tered in every direction, and the con-
cussion of the explosion was so great
that window glasses nearly half mile
distant were shattered. Several peo-
pie in distant houses were thrown to
the ground, and tables and other fur
niture were overturned. A large piece
of boiler was thrown 500 feet away,
and crashed through the roof of Wells
elevator. The dome of the boiler was
tn own over 100 feet in the air, and
landed half mile distant. OF the 16
men employed in the works, only six
escaped unhurt. Mr.. Donaldson, the
proprietor, had driven from the works
only few moments previous to the
explosion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

of Edwin Sanford and Betsey Pierce,
and now may the golden radiance of
many succeeding years spent in doing
good, be the blissful reward of the
happy pair in the future journey of
their united lives.
A few days ago we were shown, at
the Station, portable fence, recently
patented by a Portage County man,
Vincent Demow, of ofShalersville, which
in all respects, for convenience, cheap
ness and utility, is superior to any
similar invention hitherto offered to
the public. The want of fence of
this character has long been felt, and
our farmers should embrace the oppor-
tunity now afforded them to secure for
their use an improvement so we'll cal
culated for their especial benefit.
In letter just received from our
Representative at Columbus, Hon. G.
r. Harmon, in regard to petition re-
Gently sent from Mantua Station
Grange, relating to collecting crop sta
tistics, ETC., he says: "I stated your
wants to Capt. Hill, one who holds
honorable position in your order, and
who is Chairman of Committee on Ag.
riculture. He thinks that provision
made by appropriation of six thousand
dollars for the encouragement of Agri-
culture. Salary of Sec. of the Board
expense of taking quarterly crop re-
ports, Farmers Institutes, and new
agricultural works, will practically an
swer all required wants. These reports
would naturally be published in all
papers, &C., &c." From the above ex-
| tract it will be seen that the farmers,
who constitute S5 per cent. of our pop
ulation, are at least recognized by our
law makers as having a right to the
use of some of the money which they
annually pay to run the machinery OF
our State government.
| March IA, 1881. VERITAs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
AssassfnatOd.

Sunday evenings dispatches an
nounce the assassination of Alexan-
der, Emperor of Russia, which occur
red about two O'Clock Sunday after
noon.
A st. Petersburg dispatch says:
The Imperial carriage was attacked
on Ekat Rinofsky Canal, opposite the
Imperial stables, while the Emperor
was returning with the Grsnd Duke
Michael from Michael Palace, in q
closed carriage, supported by eight
Cossacks. The first bomb fell near
the carriage, destroying the back part.
The Gar and his brother alighted un-
injured. The assassin, on being seized
by colonel Of police, drew revoly-
er, but was prevented from firing it.
A second bomb was then thrown by
another person, and tell close to the
Cars feat, its explosion shattering
both legs. The Gar fell, crying for
help. Colonel Doryibki, though him
self much injured, raised the Emperor,
who was conveyed to the Winter Pal
ace in Colonel Doryibki's sleigh.
Large crowds assembled before the
Palace, but were kept back by a troop
of Cossacks. The Imperial family
were all assembled at the death bed i.
A council of state was Immediately
convened. All places of public resort
were closed.
The two assassins were Immediately
arrested. Messages of sympathy for
the Imperial family were dispatched
from all civilized governments.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
A Look Ahead.

The st. Louis Republican suggests
q point in regard to Mr.. Hayes glori-
fication Of National Banks in his veto
message, and which President Garfield
repeated in his inaugural, in mild
way, that merits consideration. The
idea in both cases was that it would
be a great public misfortune if this
currency was retired. The fact is,
however, the banking system will ex-
pire by Limitation, unless the National
debt is made perpetual. The only
foundation of the banking system is
the public debt, $36O,O00, 600 of which,
owned by the banks. is held as securi-
ty for their circulation. When the
debt is paid the banking system that
rests upon it will be at an end. The
total bonded debt is $1,674, ,O0O,OOO
and we are paying it at the rate Of
S75,0O0,000 year. Sixteen years from
this time it will have been totally ex-
tinguished, and in ten years from now
it will have been so nearly extinguish-
ed as to impair the foundation on
which the national currency rests, and
force the country to cast about for
some other system. Surely, it is not
to be supposed that the country will
consent to carry it's debt forever for
the sole accommodation of the Ma
tional Banks. The very prosperity
that now blesses it increases its ability
to reduce this debt. The more pros
porous it is the more rapidly the debt
Is reduced, and the larger the annual
reductions the greater the satisfaction
of the people. And SO, after all, the
only reason for Mr.. Hayes veto is the
perpetuation of banking system
which, in the very nature of things,
can not be perpetuated-the maintsn-
ance of currency which will have to
be Withdrawn when the $3.50, Goo, 600
bonds on which it rests shall have
been paid.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

"PUCK" has invented a new calen
dar, modelled on the style of the Frencl
1t thus heads off Venno
and General Hazen on the meteoroleg
icsl outlook of the year under it's pro
posed regime:
January would be Slushuary,
February would be Slopuary,
March would be Winduary,
April would be Rainuary,
May would be Buduary,
June would be Warmuary,
July would be Roastuary,
August would be Broiluary,
September would be Chiluary,
October would be Celduary,
November would be Frostuary,
December would be Snowaary,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Repairing the Court House.


The following is the full text of the
bill which passed the Senate on the
10th inst, and which had previously
passed the House:
A BILL to authorize the Commission
ers of Portage county to build fire.
proof addition, and to remodel and
repair the present courthouse in said
county, and to issue bonds therefor
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General
assembly Of the State of Ohio, That the
commissioners of Portage county be
and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to build fire-proof addi-
ton, and also to repair and rearrange
the present court house of said county,
at a cost not to exceed twenty-five
thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. That for the purpose of con-
structing such building and making
such repairs, the hecommissioners of said
county are hereby authorized to borrow
the money necessary therefor for which
they may issue the bonds of the county
bearing interest at the rate of not more
than SIX per cent. per annum, payable
semi-annually, principal and interest
to be payable at such place and times
as the commissioners may prescribe,
not more than three years from date of
such Indebtedness, and not to be sold
for less than their par value.
SEC. 3. That the bonds SO issued
shall be signed by the commissioners,
| or any two of them land countersigned
by the auditor, with or without cou-
pops attached in sums of not less than
one hundred, nor more than one thou
sand dollars each, payable to bearer,
and specifying distinctly the purpose
for which they were issued.
SEC 4. The board of commissioners
shall annually at their June sessions
for 1881 and 1882, cause to be levied
upon the tax duplicate of the county
such amount of taxes as shall be nee
essary 10 pay the accruiug interest
upon said bonds and such part of the
principal as falls due each year. not to
exceed i'll any one year one mill on the
| dolla- of valuation of taxable property
of said county.
SEC. 5. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage
We would here suggest to the Com.
missiOners the propriety of calling 4
meeting of the public officers, the at
torneys of the county, and such cit
izens as may feel an interest in the
matter, to consult as to the alterations
and improvements needed, that the
necessary plans may be made and the
work commenced at as early day as
possible.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
MANTUA.


After long, cold winter, another
and more welcome season is ap-
preaching, with now and then a re-
minder of the past-about every other
day, cold and wintry storms succeed
the warm spring sunshine, and yet,
the appearance of those welcome har-
bingers of spring, the bluebird and'the
robin, makes assurance doubly sure''
that another busy, vernal season is
nearly here. Already the thoughts of
the farmer are turned towards the
work of the season, and if his future
plans have been matured, as they
should be, each day will be employed
in some way that will tell in the ex-
pected harvest, which will bring al
ample reward for his labors.
The sugar makers are not happy, as
the frequent "cold snaps" are any
thing but encouraging. Many camps
have not been opened.
The dairymen have already COM
menced their harvest, as indicated by
the loads of youthful bovines seen on
Tie streets Oh : call uay.
The snow has nearly all disappeared
aud the roads are in good condition,
with very little mud so far this spring
A large number of new buildings
coming year. among them will be two
large and spacious barns, 10y Elmer
Frost and +. a. Derthick, an elegant
dwelling house by f. +. Bard, several
buildings of various kinds at the Sta
ton, and many additions and improve
ments in various parts of the town, all
indicating thrift and prosperity among
our citizens.
The want of Church building has
long been felt at the Station, and
through the liberality of several citi-
zens who have earnestly taken hold of
the work, it is expected that the pro-
ject will succeed and another place of
worship be added to the fine houses
already built by our citizens for the
iii ifierent church organizations in this
town.
The revival meetings at the Center,
after a continuance of two weeks, were
closed, our people not being so very
wicked as was supposed. 1t is evident
that perversion" must precede "con-
version.n
On Wednesday last, Clarence, the
only son of Charles and Sarah Cole,
after a short earth life of fifteen months
PASSED over to- that beautiful home
which awaits all the pure and inno-
cent ones of this life. The excellent
aud appropriate discourse of Rev. Geo.
Fairbanks, of Troy, on the occasion of
the funeral, on Friday, was listened to
with the deepest interest by large
number of friends whose heartfelt
sympathy was extended to the bereav-
ed and sorrowing parents, in this,
their first and grertest affliction.
A long time ago, Cupid, in bIndly
and carelessly using his bow, lodged
one of his arrows in the tender heart
of a well known maiden lady in this
town, and all efforts to extract it have
hitherto been in vain. Finally, on
Wednesday last, the services of Elder
White were required, and without
making an effort towards the relief
sought for, in his peculiar manner, he
succeeded in uniting the future lives
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

THE Republican party is rather an
expensive luxury to the country. A
Democratic Congress passed bill to
cent. interest, which was opposed by
the Republicans in both Houses and
vetoed by their fraudulent President,
by which the Government and people
lose in single year nearly SIG, 200, 900.
This was done at the insolent demand
of the money power and not in the in
terest nor for the benefit of the people,
and shows that party to be the party
of monopoly and special privileges.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Spread the Good News.

AS a family medicine and tonic.
there is no remedy at present giving
such universal satisfaction, and effect
ing 80. many astonishing cures, as
Electric Bitters. Our druggists report
q lively demand for them, at times be-
ing unable to supply the many calls.
All Bilious Attacks, Stomach, Liver
and Kidney Complaints, Diabetes and
Gravel, readily yield to their curative
qualities. Sold by E. P. Brainerd &
Son, at fifty cents per bottle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
DEMOCRACY does not assume to gov

DEMOCRACY does not assume to gov
ern a mans individual or domestic
economy. 1t holds that the province
of government is not to furnish the
people with creed of religion, or a
code of morals, or bill Of fare. De-
mocracy, on the liquor question, is not
dictatorial. A Democrat N ust goceyn
himself in the matter. He may be a
temperance man, or he NAV not. That
il an affair of his own, which the gov
erning power cannot control if it
would.-[Zanesville Signal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
BURTON


Geo. Randall and Mike Gallagher,
who stole the horse and cutter last
February, from Donaldson, of Russell,
had their trial at Chardon last week.
Gallagher was released SO as to appear
against Randall, who was found guilty
and sentenced to four years hard labor
in the penitentiary.
The High School closed Friday last
with all exhibition in the evening,
which was largely attended.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

Straight to the Boneyard people go
who neglect too long the danger sig
nal of approaching consumption, a
hacking cough. But with DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil for safeguard the peril
is averted. 1t is superlatively fine
remedy also for rheumatism, piles,
soreness, hurts, etc.
For sale by L. P. Seymour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
A Jest.

A witty man can make jest, wise
man can take one. 1t does not take
either to find out the virtues of Spring
Blossom in curing disorders arising
from impurities of the blood, Consti-
patton, Indigestion, etc. Prices soc,
trial bottles 10 cents.
For sale by L. z. Seymour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Very respectfully,
III. S. FRENCH.

ACtIHS OtCTct1Ty.
The decision, although signed by
Acting Secretary French, was actually
rendered by Secretary Window. Ow-
ing to the pressure of business upon
the Secretary, Assistant Secretary
French signed to-day's business. 1t is
n rule of the department that the en- :.
tire business of any given day shall
be signed by one person.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

SENATOR MALONE, the Virginia re-
pudiator, was forced to show his hand
on Monday. Ben Hill smoked him
out of his hole in debate, and admin
istered 10 him a most scathing rebuke
when he declared his purpose to vote
with the Republicans.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

PRESIDENT GARFIELD has again nom
mated Stanley Matthews as an Asso-
ciate Justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, ard the Republican
leaders rejoice thereat, though they
know him to be the feed attorney and
tool of the great railroad monopolists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

The Government coined 2,307, 900
silver dollars during the month of
February.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
M-ARRIFD

M M-A-REIED
SCHIELS-POE March 10th, at residence Of
brides father. by Rev. A. M. Hills, Mr.. Jo-
seph Schiels and Miss Jennie E. Poe, all o.
Ravenna. Ohio.
THOMAS FINCH.-At the residence of the
brides father, March 11th. 1881. by H. c. Jel-
nings Esq., Mr. James b. Thomas and Miss
Lydia Finch, both of Freedom.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
THE MARKETS.
RAvENNA. March 16. iss

RAvENNA. March 16. 1881.
ATLANTIC MILLS FLOUR AND FEhD.
FLOUR-New Process, 81 90; Pastry 81 60
per sack; o. K.$l 20.
FEED-Bran. 90 per 100 lbs. Middlings, 80;
Chop, 81 20; Corn Meal. 81 a5; Oil Meal. Now
Process. 81 Is. Old. 81 25.
WHEAT-95c. q 81
CORN-Shelled brings 56c; ears, ,25c,
OATS-33 cts.
RYK+No. brings 60c
BARLEY-None IN market.
HAY-selling at SO . SIS; according TO
quality. Ready sale
BEEF-Per cwt., Sc 90.
HOGS-Dressed. Sc 50. per cwt,
LARD-City rendered 10C.
SMOKED MEATS-City Sugar Cured Hams
selling at 1aHc; Country &c.
Shoulders, City CURED selling at Sc. Dried
Beef selling at 15s.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens, dressed, buyers pay 10 cents; live &c
Furkies. dressed. 10c. live &c.
BUTTER-20c 822e.
CHEESE-Bo1ed lie q 11x e; Retails, 15c
EGGS-buyers pay 12ke per doz.
POTATOES-New. buyers pay IS q 60c.
DRIED APPLES-S1se.
BEANS-Choice handpicked in small demand
at 81 so per bu. Medium 81 25.
VINEd All: ure cider retails 2ec per gal
TALLoW-Buyers pay 5Hc.
HIDE5-Grocn, trimm sd. No. 1, Sc
EEATHERS-Best retail at 75c.
WHITE LIME-S1 90 per Dbl.
WATER LIME-S1 50
SALT-Coarse sells at - 90; fine 81 60.
WOOD-stove 81 5o92 Oo;s feet wood g 90
. 50 80 per cord.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

The Wisconsin Legislature, on last
Thursday, elected Senator Angus
Cameron, of Madison, to the. unex-
pired term of the late Senator Carpen-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers Examinations.
Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
Union School House in Ravenna. commencing
at O'Clock A. N. and closing at 4 O'Clock P. N
on the following SATURDAYS, to-wit:
March 12th, 1851;
April 2nd. 1881;
April 30th. 1881;
May 2sth, 1851;
SPECIAL NOTICING certificate will be ante
dated.
By ordcr of Board.
CA REED. Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17
Building for Sale!

roFFER my building. now occupied by me,
/ on Che smut Street. North of Empire BUN l.
Irs for sale mt bargain. 1 will also sell my
Sho. m II ing Tools with the building. or sepa-
r4,tey The stand is 4 good one for almost amy
Kid Of business, AUGUST URBAN.
Ravenna. Feb'y IS, 1881. 6fs-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

Hon. LEVI p. MORTON, of New
York, has been appointed by Presi-
dent Garfield as Minister to France,
to succeed Gen. Noyes. So one Ohio
man steps down and out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

The Senate of Illinois has passed a
bill to empower the Governor to ap>
point public administrator in each
county, to hold Office for f0Hr years.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

diseases tnati
lead to Conf
sumption. I'M
sanity, and an
early grave, or
both. Nomat-l
ter how shat-l
tered the SYST
tenn m a y be
from excesSes
Of AnV kind Al
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

rOB PRINTING OF ALL KINDS
al P1Qnp1tY and Neatly Executed ct tt = odaee
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-17

The Army of the Tennessee, which
meets ut Cincinnati next month, will
unveiI statue o: Gen. James b. Nc
Pherson, which will subsequently, be
placed in position at Clyde. ..
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-13
A Tennessee Professor at West
Point.

The New York Herald's West Point
correspondence has the following in re-
gard to the appointment of Lieut.. Tillmap,
of Tennessee, Professor at West Point:
'Much qualification is expressed here
over the appointment of Lieut., Samuel E..
Tillman, of the cerps of engineers, as
professor of chemistry. u Be is said to pos
sess in an eminent degree the necessary
qualifications for the position. having been
for several years assistant professor OF this
department under, Prof. III. L. Hendricks,
who now retires after twenty>three years
as professor, thirty five years at the
academy and forty.fve years in the army.
His retirement is much regretted, as he
possessed the profound respect and
affection Of all connected with the acade-
| my. But the congratulations offered to
| Prof. -Tillman are not unu1Ncd with
wonder, for, although he is considered tC
be the one m IN for the place, the. officers
here are puzzled to reconcile his advance
ment with the policy that they had pee"
warned would be followed that OF row ~ !
ing upon all persons connected VIII .,1 ,ne
court THAT reported WhI.'aeer1 ,.g guhts
last summer, OF which Ifoi. = = iiiliiai III II !
was an active and conspicuous mem
her @ Vet his nomination for the position
was mt opposed before the president OF
his confirmation by the senate, and it il
supposed to be case where eonspiciou
merit was permitted to Offset the perform
ance Of difficult duty in a manner that
however conscientious, was distastetnl t.
the administration y III -la LJGls -eu3
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-13
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 12.-The
boiler in the iron planning mills of
this city exploded this morning with
terrific force, tearing out the side of
the building completely, and so
wrecking the structure that it will
have to be taken down to the founda
ton. The engineer, a young man
named Whittier, the fireman and
oiler were instantly killed and buried
under the debris. A fourth man,
who was just outside, was severely
injured in the head but will probably
recover. Three horses standing
near were also killed. These mills,
%6Fkg, Relk kao"t tco8fmtbev pagppm9th glueos
week. Mr.. Saint, the manager, was
just entering the engine room as the
explosion took place, and he was
blown some distance but escaped
without serious harm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-13
GEN. GARFIELD'S VISITORS.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. IA delega-
ton of prominent colored men from
Alabama called upon Gen. Garfield,
last evening, at the residence Of
VIM. Edwards.
G.. W. BroxdeIl, of Talladea, and
L. Fl. M. Watkins, of Courtland, ad-
dressed the general, setting forth
the condition of the colored people
in the south their lack of education,
etc, and asking that the coming ad-
ministration do what it can to aid the
education of the blacks.
Mr.. Garfield responded that the
education of their children was the
foremost duty of all the American
people, and assuring them that what
could be done he would not fail to do.
He urged them to avoid raising the
color line and not to separate them
selves as class from the mass ot
the citizens. ...--