davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
MOGADORE.

Correspondence.
Mr.. Mart Ryan, brakeman on the
Connotton Valley Ry., while passing
from one car to another, fell and was
hurled under the wheels, f1ve cars
passing over him. He died an hour
and a-half after the accident occurred.
His remains were taken to his home
in Canton on the evening train.
The house of Mr.. Weaver, mile
northeast from town, was destroyed by
fire Friday evening last. Most of the
furniture was saved. Insurance light.
Messrs. Jacob Mishler and w. Z.
Myers are fitting up what is known as
the Myers Pottery, preparatory to the
manufacture of drain tile. Their press
es, which were put in few days ago
haye capacity of 1900 per day. They
expect to be ready for business by the
first of January.
The Disciples are having a aprotracted
meeting, which is to continue for sew
eral weeks. Revs. Huffner and Har
rier are the speakers
Mr., Orien Martin and Miss Ann.
K. Myers, after having the matrimo
nial knot tied by N. o. Martin, J. P.
Immediately departed te Akron, wher'
they took possession of their new
home, which had been neatly furnish
ed by Mr.. Martin.
Mr. ZolIers' room under the new
Town Hall is to be occupied by stow
anC tinware dealer from Hudson.
The public schools will give an ell
tertainmeRt at the School House mex
Saturday evening. JUMBO.
Dec. Is, 1882.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Nothing to do with Business.

The triumph ofthe Democratic party
in the recent elections has no more to
do with business reverses, or actual or
the threatened suspensions of manu-
featuring operations in different parts
of the country, occurring at the pres
ent time, than the increased business
and the new enterprises projected in
other sections. For instance, it is an
nounced that syndicate has recently
been formed for the erection of i'm
mense Bessamer steel works at Wheel
ing, w. Va, to start with a capacity
of 500, 900 tons per year, and which
will give employment to large num-
bers of people. Now it may be just as
appropriately claimed that this inn
portant new enterprise owes its incep-
ton to the Democratic victories re-
ferred to as that a suspension of busi-
ne g anywhere else is attributed to the
same ause..-Coneord, n. H, Patriot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Buried Treasure Unearth ed i.

The little town of Franklin, Pa. in
the oil regions, is agitated over the dis
covery OF chest containing $27 ,0tO in
gold by a resident OF this place. For
many years past there has been a be-
lief that during the occupation of this
part OF the country by the French a
large amount of treasure was secreted
in Franklin, near where the cid fort
stood, and close by the ancient house
of Capt. Smith, which is now OF cWpied
by Prof. SOlinier as residence. Co
lum bus Brown had q mania in. regard
to this treasure, ana for years the
thought of becoming possessed with
riches in this way has haunted him.
| About two years ago two French
men. supposed to be the relatives of the
old cOmmandant of the fort, arrived
at Franklin with maps, and commeno-
ed a systematic search, but proved
| fruitless. Brown became excited at
this, and since that time has contin-
ued the search. On Friday night, De-
cember 1st, while sleeping, he had a
| revelation. He Dreamed that he was
! counting and handling chest of gold
J and that he had found it buried in the
} foot of a tree, III open field. He was
Informed in sone manner, be cannot
| tell how, but by a man with foreign
| n.
with a sword and sash, that IL he would
| measure certain distance from the
center of rock in the run, due north,
| and then measure thirty-fiv-e feet due
west from that point, he would find
the treasure he had so oft en- seen in
his dream He arose and with spade
| and pick went to the owner of the
| field in which the tree st oOd and gain
ed permission to dig. He, had not been
at work more than two hours when
ne came upon an iron chest which he
opened, and the Sigh that met the
gaze of himself and SO was enough to
turn the head of almost any man. The
box was nearly two Ghirds filled with
gold and silver ccin, furnished and
covered with sald and mold, but new
erLheless gold. The coins are mostly
French, but d number of English, Ger
man anta Spanish coins are among the
lot. They bear dates of 1929, 1744, 1851
and variG1s other dates, the latest of
which is 1884, which is the same year
that Fort Macnault was completed.
On brass ruler found in the chest the
name - Jon cairo" is lslainly stamped.
If is Il we'll known fact that this was
the name of the officer in command
of the French troops: The fort was
evacuated in July, 1859, and very has
tily. The location of the. field is about
seventy-five rods south of the fort and
was no doubt selected for the burial of
the treasure with view to mislead
the indians and recovering it at sub
sequent date Mr.. Brown took the
chest to his home and many of the
coins have since been on exhibition i'm
the banks.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Tho Campaign Rooster,

The Pittsburg Post gives the follow
ing brief history of the origin of the
campaign rooster
Away back in the Forties, we be.
lieve about 1874, 50 runs the story, the
Democratic organ in Indiana was con
Quoted by Bird G. Chapman, a politi
clan of some repute. 1t was season
of political activity and the Democrats
were rather respondent, as the tide
seemed against them. At some loca
election preliminary to the genera
election in the State, the Democrats
unexpectedly scooped the Wings, and
a letter from an active Democrat COM
municating the news to the editor be-
gan with the injunction Crow,
Chapman, crow" Sure enough, Chap
man did crow, and using these words
as head line in his next days edition
first introduced the Democratic rooster
as the harbinger of victory. The idea
was taking one, and the symbol was
quickly accepted and came into gem
eral use, at least when the Democrats
gained something to crow over.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
MonarchIsts Increasing.

1t is a remarkable fact, that since the
present dominant political party came
into power the mOnarchists have great
ly increased in this country, and are
now frequently heard expressing their
dissatisfaction with, Or want of conf
dence in, popular government. The
self-evident truths upon which our in
stitutions are founded, their success
for more than century past, the un-
sxampled growth and prosperity of the
country under them, and the advance
ment of our people in all that ennobles
and elevates man and ameliorates his
condition-all go for nothing with
these wiseacres. They look wise, shake
their heads and say sit cannot last. "
Its permanency is against the expert
ence of the world.n 1t ia absolutely
certain that these monarchists have
been greatly increasing of late years,
and are proportionably far more nu'
merous than formerly. This cirCum
stance is doubtless attributable to The
ascen3ency OF th:.. present PSe . Re
publican party, whose most ADMIRED
leader was Alexander Hamilton.
To appreciate the philosophical ant
self evident truths that all men arr
created equal as to their inalianablt
rights to life, liberty and tbs pursui
of happiness, equal as to their right
to the protection of the government
and equal as to being the source from
which the just powers of the govern
ment, are derived, requires some com
prehensive thought and understanding
But many a shallow-pated coNcomi
has inflated his own vanity by declar
ing his admiration of monarchy on &C
count of the gorgeous robes of tn
King and the sparkling jewels in hi
diadem.-[ American Register.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Good Man Passed Away

Samuel M. Carter died at Warren on
Friday, the eighth inst, from the ef-
fects of an injury received few weeks
before, while making some repairs on
his house, aged about 66 years. He
was man ofstrong sympathies, kind
and generous to fault, honest and
noble in all his dealings. He had for
many years held positions Of trust, and
was noted for his quick conceptions OF
right and justice between man and
man, always genial in his intercourse
with his friends, ready at all times to
sacrifice his own comforts, for the good
of others.
He leaves behind him an estimable
lady, whose kind sympathies we have
many times had cause to acknowledge
and remember. c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

PRESIDENT ARTHUR has assumed
the role of a reformer and goes in
strong for reduction of the present
tariff rates; for rigid economy in the
administration of the governm ent, and
for collecting taxes only for that pur-
pose; for civil service reform and for
putting a stop to the assessment Of
government employees for partizan
purposes. The talk of the President
on these subjects is such as is seldom
heard from Republican sources and ill,
dicates death-bed repentance that is
encouraging. Had the Republicans
lived up to these professions in the
past the tidal wave which engulfed
them last Fall would probably never
have occurred. Nothing short of the
emphatic condemnation OF the reck-
less extravaganza and injustice by the
people could serve to stop them in their
mad career.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Written for the Democratic Press.
TOWN VERSUS COUNTRY.
BY ELLA COLBY.

Beyond this forest of roofs that lift
Their breath to the frosty sky;
Beyond the point where the white clouds drift
Away from the wistful eye;
Beyond black walls that obstruct the sight,
And dust that obscures the green;
The city's glitter and gay delight.
know of fairer scene.
'Tis many mile to the westward far.
And many, and many q year;
Ere bring me back to the scenes that bar,
My heart fIom its pleasures here;
The footstep falls upon springing turf,
Instead Of the pave we know;
But you never could miss all the dear old paths.
For daisies the way would show.
There's the old barn we'll, where we used to
| climb
| The fence for the water sweet;
And the stepping stone growing gray by time.
| Worn smooth by the many feet;
There's the shaded lane to the wooded land,
Where the blackbirds rocked and sung;
And the fields so golden on either hand.
! Where tie glittering cradles swung.
There's the old, old porch where we used 10 sit
And linger the sunset through
We were so happy midst care and fret.
Much happier than VIC knew!
1 recall the hush of the Summer eve,
And the meadows so green and still;
With deeper spell than the scene might weave
pleasure beyond my will.
There's fetter here that is firm and strong,
Twined in with the clover red;
Binding we'll my heart in durance long,
slave that is easy led;
For All! tits true in this scene frSme.
There centers richer phrase,
Than | am able as yet to claim,
From later and wiser days.
So this is W by that 1 sadly muse
i When lower the sun glints down;
And why my thoughts gather faintest hues
From the glitter and glare of town;
For the strip of blue jast above my head,
And dozen of grass blades low.
Makes me sick at heart for the skies loved.
And the meadows of long ago.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

Mr.. Dorsey says his work in New
York in 1880 was " four times" as great
as it was in Indiana in which he says
his committee used four hundred
thousand dollars where it was most
needed" II this means anything it
means that whereas $400, 900 was raised
to buy votes in Indiana to carry the
State for the late Gen. Garfield in Oc-
tober, it required 81 100000, or -four
times" four hundred thousand dollars,
to buy out Gen. Hancock's honest
majority in the pivotal State in No
vember And it is by these means,
and by such men, and through colossal
corruption, now known and confessed,
that the verdicts of majority of the
people of the United States have been
twice thwarted i'll their efforts to
change the administration of the gov
ernment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
soicIde mt Cuyahoga Fails.

Between one and two o'clock last
Sunday 10 orning M. H. Deifendorf, OF
Cuyahoga. Falls. shot himself through
the head with a revolver, causing in
slant deaI !h. He had been drinking
hard Of late, and went home about
midnight and retired, his wife being
already sleep. Soon after pistol
shot was heard and Diefendorf was
found on his back with pistol in bis
hand rest ing on his right breast, and
dead, the bali having passed into the
right temple Two years ago he mar
ried Mrs. Ere K. Bethel, and his dis
solute habits have been the cause OF
constant trouble in the family.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
SHALERSVILLE.

Correspondence.
The first lecture of the Shal ersvlle
Lecture Association was deli vered in
the Church last Thursday evening,
by Rev. F. A. Horton, of Cleveland
subject, Be good to yourself, John.'
A more brilliant display of thought
and oratory has not been heard in
this place for long time. The lee.
turer very ably and humorously por.
trayed the boy starting out in life
also picturing the trials and tempta
tions of young men away from home
The audience were deeply interested
Many of them went away declaring i
one of the best lectures they had evel
heard, and hoping they would sooI
bave the pleasure of hearing the Rev
gentleman again.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

ONE would conclude from reading
that part of Arthur's message relating
to political assessments that His EX-
cellency had had taste of Jay Hub
bellism and been compelled, like all
other government employees to come
down with his little ten per cent.
voluntary contribution" upon his
$500 salary. Hence those tears.
The passage of Senator Beck's resolu-
tion of inquiry might serve to shed
light upon the subject.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
THE Enquirer gives the per centur

The Enquirer gives the per centum
of assessment on banks for taxation in
some of the counties as follows:
1.-The National Banks of Allen cOun
ty are assessed at 40 per cent. of their
value in Butler county the National
Banks are assessed at "a per cent; in
Defiance county, SO per cent; in Guy
ahoga county, with Cleveland, the Sec
ond city of the State, AZ per cent, and
in Stark county AZ per cent; in Jeffer-
son county, with Steubenville, they
have about an average with "a per cent;
in GalIia county, 81 per cent; in
Franklin county limited to Columbus,
So per cent; in Darke county, rs per
cent; in Washington county, so per
cent"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

and giving them a share Of the crops
for their labor, he furnishing the land,
buildings and seeds aud directing the
methods of cultivation. One hundred
and forty-six farmers are thus engaged,
and one hundred and thirty-four hOus-
es and barns have already been erected
for their use.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

GOOD 10 K Now.-Croup, it is said
can be cured in one minute, and the
remedy is sir nply alum and sugar The
way to accon lplish the deed is to take
a knife or gr ater, and shave off in fine
particles abO ut teaspoonful of alum !;
then mix it with twice its amount of
sugar, to ma Ike it palatable. Almost
instantaneous relief will follow -X-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

The following extract from a letter
written by Col. p. D. Cooper, late
General Manager of the n. Y. P. & o.
II. r., to personal friend in this city
will be of interest to his many faiends
and railroad men in this section and
also shows that, although not connect
ed with the road, yet his interest in
the welfare of its employees is still as
earnest and thoughtful as ever.
BEAVER DAM, WIS, Dec. 1882,
Ny health has improved wonderful
" since my retirement from active
business, so much so that I can scarcely
fad words to express it. To find such
speedy and evidently permanent
recovery from the condition | was in
for the past two or three years-espec-
tally the past year, when l could
scarcely urge one foot ahead of the
other-is indeed luxury. Ny appe-
| tite and sleep are both excellent, both
of which, especially sleep, have been
strangers to me for years, which shows
| plainly that | am getting what L so
much needed, i. e., rest from the active
business / have been engaged in fol
the past twenty-eight years without q
break. This is terrible day here. Ths
thermometer registers at my house
Is deg. below zero, with very high
wind from the northwest, and some
thermometers quote p deg. below
This taken with the wind makes il
fully equal to 80 deg.s below. How
do pity the poor train men, from the
engineer down, especially SO of the
poor brakemen on freight trains, and
more particularly the poor brakeman
who in the discharge of his duty il
compelled to go back with a flag te
protect the rear OF his train from fol
lowing trains. While l am relieved
from all care and responsibility, yet
cannot but feel for them, knowing as
do that when they discharge theil
duty great exposure and suffering i:
entailed upon them. A kind word t.
them would make their burden:
lighter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

The American Review is a weekly
political journal of sixteen pages, pub
lished at Washington, d. c., and de :
voted to the discussion of political, lit
erary, scientific and practical questions
1t is ably edited, neatly printed, and a
sterling champion of the principles of
Democracy as proclaimed by Jefferson
and Jackson. Democrats desiring a
paper from the National Capital should
subscribe for the Register. Terms, 50
per annum clubs of ten, $40. Adj
dress American Register Co., WASH
ington, ID. c., i343 + street, N. w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

DIR. BLISS has concluded to accept
the Sc, 800 awarded him by the Garfield
Claims Board of Aunt, in lieu Of all
claims. The general opinion is that
he is mighty well paid.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

Teachers Exa asniaatiOnS.
Examinations of Teachers Will be held al the
EJuion School House III NavonnG, commencing
ist % O'Clock 4. II ard closing ut / o'clock F. Il.
err tshe following SATU RDAlS, to-wit:
December >, 1882.
January Il, 1888
February s. 1898
nEsides the branches hitherto required ty
I.1vx, Teachers hefealtca will be examined i'll
lCTniScd States History. Teachers now holding
certificates must he examined in u. s. History,
amt ii, ave their standing in that branch added
to tie ir certificates, to make them valid after
September 1. 1882
SPECIAL NoTICE.-No certificate will be ante
dated.
N.B-TeacherS writing to the Board OF EX-
.aminer@; for information will, rs is the uniform
custom with all business men, please enclose
stamp,ar postal to pay return postage.
BY order of Board. ...-.,.-
d. D.-PICKEfT,
Clprk Of BOARD.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

THE woTlt Is stock of locomotives
consists of q 1000; of passenger cars
there are Ia 900, and of freight cars
100000. I'll ,e capital invested in rail-
ways, whien are in all 100000 miles
long, is $22,0G 0,O00,O00 The commerce.
of the seas is carried by 1900 steam
ers and 1OO,0 70 sailing vessels, whose
tonnage amN Ints to over 2O,OOO,OO
tons.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
THE HTAESEk E.FyyS.

RAvENNA, Dec, 20. 1882.
FLOUR & FEED. CORRECTED BY X. P CATLIN.
FLOUR-New Process, 81 20; Pastry a 50
per sack; O.K.Sl 40.
FEED-Bran, S5c. per 100 lbs; kliddlings
S1,35; Chop, $l.7O: Corn Meal, 81 90; Oil Meal
New. Process. SIPS. Old. S2.50; Cotton Seed
Meal. S1.75
WHEAT-95c.
CORN-shelled brings 7oc., ears. 80c.
OATS 3G4l4 40cts.
RYE-No. 1 brings Co..
BARLEY-None in market.
HAY-Selling at IS @ $40; according to
quality. Ready sale.
BEEF-Per cwt., 90.
HOGS-Dressed, 81 co. per cwt.
! LARD-City rendered loo.
| SMOKED MEATS-City Sugar Cured Hams
selling at I7c; Country 14c.
| Shoulders, City cured selling at lac Dried
| Beef selling at 1St.
| POULTRY-smaI supply in the market
Chickens, dressed, buyers pay 20 cents; live &c
Turkies. dressed, 12c. I've Sc,
| BUTTER 2Sc.
CHEESE-Bsxed 100 49,; RetaiIs, II q 1sc
EGGs-buyers pay 28c per doz.
| POTATOES-New. sell for 70 @ 75c,
DRIED APPLEs-6c.
| BEANS-Choice handpicked in good demand
at So GO per bu. Medium 81 Is.
! VINEGAR-Pure cider ,retails soc per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay 6%c.
IDES-Greep. trimm cd. .No,1, 7c. no. Sc -
EEATHERS-Best retail at 75c.
WHITE LIAIE-&t IS per DBL.
WATER IIME-st IS
SALT-Coarse sells at S125 @S1 40; fine g. GO.
WOoD-stove 81 50Gp2 co.; feet wood SS %
@ So 80 per cord.
| SUGARS
1 ~ A
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
Protection and Wages.

The protected industries in Ohio,
says the Seneca Advertiser. give their
labOrers an average OF ST Is per day III
wages, and in the United States they
get an averege of 81 23 per day. This
is very poor showing for all that has
been claimed by the prOtectiOnists.
The industries that have no "protec-
ton" do much better, as any one who
will ask the bricklayers, carpenters,
masons, plasterers, and even day la
borers, may ascertain. The fact ap-
pears from the above figures that the
laborsrs have no protection at all.
They go into the maket and compete
with the " cheap labor" of every cline
The idea of'the government giving a
bounty to the manufacturers, iU the
hope that they will divide their enor-
nous profits with labor, is. as ed
Bill Allen would forcibly express it,
"a id barren ideality." The Re
publican theory is to "take care o1
the rich, and let the rich take care OF
the poor" But it won't work. The
man doesn't do business in that way.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21

THERE is much bitterness amonp
the Half-Breeds over the removal of n
number of the warm friends Of the
late President Garfield by President
Arthur, which is regarded rs declar-
alton of war against the Half-Breeds
by the Stalwarts. Still the party lead
ers would have the people believe that
all is serene in the ranks of 1.-The grand
old party" and that discord prevails
only in the Democratic party.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
1t MAY Save YOur Life .

IC IuxAy SdVB Il OuE LIIEs
The manufacturers have yet to hear
of single case of Dyspepsia or Bill
liousness, when ZoPEsA was used as
directed, in which it was not more
than satisfactory. Many write that it
is woaderful remedy. We can show
whers as high as 40 pounds were gain
ed by it's use in breaking up chronic
Bnliousness and Dyspepsia. Its friends
increase very fast, and all who use as
directed are surprised and gratified,
For sale by Belding s Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
THE Republican program and the

1hE h5puDllSdu program anu Gnt
rarty's intention is thus clearly stated
by Watterson, in his Courier Journal
= proposes tc AXE the tax Z the
druakard's glass of grog, and put It
upon his children's socks and mittens.
IL proposes to take the tax Off the
loafer's pipe and tobacco and put it
upon his wife's cup of coffee. 1t pro-
poses to relieve the distiller and the
brewer of tax they don't feel and
don't ask to have removed, and which
is paid in the end by the consumer
who has never yet memoraliZed con
gress to legislate cheaper drinks an
cigars, and to put it upon honest WORK
ing people, who are already charged
twice as much for the necessities of
life as they are worth and would cost
under revenue tariff, and upon the
hard earnings and poor economies
which frugal housewives are able to
save out of the sums spared them by
husbands who drink and smoke, ana
don't care cent for expenses!
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
The Press for $3.50 q Year.
In ddUGnce.

GEN. DURBIN WARD is favorably
named as the Democratic candidate for
Governor next Fall. 1t is nomina-
tion fit to be made.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-12-21
MARRIED

SMY rH-RT AN. December 13. 1892. by Rev.
Andrew Wilson, Mr.. James R Smyth and
Miss 3. Frances Ryan. all of Ravenna.