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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25
A screw Loose somewhere.

According to our census tables, the
real workers of the country produce
wealth to the amount of $500 year
for each pair of hands, that receive as
wages only an average of $500 per year
each. What becomes of the balance?
1t goes to few who produce nothing.
1t is taken from nine hundred and
ninety children that the thou
sandth may revel in superfluities. 1t is
taken from the tables of thousand
families of industrious poor that one
board may be laden with surfeits. 1t is
robbed from the backs of a thousand
of Gods poor, left shivering in the
blasts of poverty, that one may be
clothed in purple and fine linens.
THE Iegitimists of France are schem-
ing for the overthrow of the Republic
and establishing Imperialism in
that country. Prince Jerome Napoleon
has recently had circulated in the
streets of Paris, under the cover of
dark ness, a manifesto asserting his
right to the throne of France. For
this act the Prince has been arrested,
and will doubtless be banished from
the realm. He should he beheaded,
and thus a warning be given to the
scions of royalty that the people have
no need of their services, but will rid
themselves of their cowardIy and dis
gustlng presence in manner that will
be warning to all such pretenders in
the future.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

JOHN MEHARG, PROSECUTING ATTY
VIM. WILCOX, SHERIFF.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

The talk of General Grant for a
third term is being revived.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

The Press for $3.50 q Year,
in ddVG,sce.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
January Term, 1888.

JUDGE W. t. SPEAR, PRESIDING.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

JOHN PORTER, CLERK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

GEORGE f. HoAR has been reelected
years from the 4th of March next.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

PRESIDENT ARTHUR has signed the
Civil Service Bill, and the same is now
law.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

Ten thousand dollars have been
Subscribed in Cincinnati for the relief
of the flood sufferers in Germany.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

ain very happy TO announce 10 the friends
who have kindly favored me with their patron
age iii the past. and the pubiG generals. that
l am now prepared 90 iuTiie their inspeeticn OF
the Bss" inrgs ST by Choie, e5I5" Most Care
fully selected St0ck of everything in my lire Oi
trade. have ever had the pleasure of calling
to their attention. embracing
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

The latest reports give the number
OF victims of the Milwaukee hotel fire
at eighty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-01-25

REPRESENTATIVE SHACKELFoRD,o of
the Third North Carolina District, died
in Washington at ll:45 a. IN. on Thurs
day last.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
FAITH.

The religious faith of the negro, if there be beauty in faith, declaration regarded as almost sacred, is beautiful. The white man who prays regularly, and adds some little singing, to say nothing of the gratuitous work of grooming during church service. looks upon the negro's simple faith as superstition. All men are commanded to have much faith, and it would seem that the inlunction. hberally construed. means that the man who has the most faith is the one most benefited by religion. The educated man loses faith as he advances on the road of learn IEg. IL becomes too simple for his ana ly,cal mind. He wishes that faith were more difficult, more mysterious. so that he could shine as an expeunder. The simple word believe" loses its charm. Like Aristotle, he regards incredulity as the sourceof all wisdom. He still oontin- ues to pray-in public. but he looks upon men of much faith as weak brethren.
 The negro accepts everything tending to illustrate the glory of the New Jerusl- lem. Everything biblicaiis holy. He is somewhat eccentric in religion, and can with ease lay il aside when he wants a chicken. but his faith is beautiful. The other day well known clergyman met an old negro and asked:
 Well, Uncle Tom. suppose you are still firm in the faith ?''
 ''fas, sah, oh, yas.
 Attend church regularly. l suppose.'
 An de time sah. But femme ax yer, boss. does yer believe in fallin' from grace.'
 ''Yes. think that a man can fall"
 Wall, come to think ob de question. believe 1 SC sorter backslidin'."
 What makes yer think so 7
 ''l'se tuck up de idee, sah.'
 Gan you base your baoksliding on any one action ?"
 "Yas sah, thinks can."
 What is the cause them"
 !" Why, stole hog de odder day.
 Yes, the faith of the negro is beautiful.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

family. Or we will have frivolity, which must always be in itself cause of much unhappiness to the person herself from subsequent seif-reproach, and often the cause of actions which directly or indi- rectly tend to unhappiness to herself and pain and anxiey to others. Or. if we again restore all the conditions, and re- move the factor, good government in the place of a loving and intelligent guid- ance, let the head of the family be tyran- nical, whimsical. rough, or otherwise cal- culatea by disposition or habit to render good government impossible, the result will again produce unhappiness. In this instance we may expect as consequence, gloom, sadness, anger, remorse, and the unrest and anxiety and unhappiness that will arise from a constant conflict of an- tagonizing impulses. With a probable disruption of family ties in the line of least resistance, or the line of greatest at traction-the stage, or matrimony, or some other pursuit or action, will prob ably result.
 And if to bad government we also add the factor ignorance. the results will be complicated evil. with speedier catastro- phes. If now, restoring all the conditions. we remove only the factor, competence, we know what will follow. 4, first. a no- blc spirit will ehalle,, ge the unequal con- tiict with the world. but eventually. as crowding cares constantly multiply aad continue. sickness of heart will follow with anxiety. and ultimate disgust or de- spair will result. which. if long continued, f..r sh he wouldbe bread-winner. will eventually end in shame or suicide. or extreme re- ligious devotion, and unhappiness and gloom will again result. Subtract with competency the factor education. and complicated evils will quickly follow. Re- move now the element of good govern ment. and the nature becomes hardened and more reckless. Remove now all congcnial. legitimate pursuits, and the result will be fiend or devotee. as chance or heritage, or education. may have determined-in either case unhap- piness and gloom will follow.
 And as we descend in the scale of so- oiety these evil results on character will be greater. until At last is produced the wild. blood-thirsty woman of the barri- oades. And f. to all this. we no, only deprive tais ignorant. loveless woman of her right to be supported by the labor of man. bu, make her the laborer and drudge. we have the women of the say ages, crueles, and ficrcest. harder hearted than the men. jus, as this unnatural po- sition of bread-winner is. by nature oi sterile soil. or from other causes, hardes, to fill among savages who occupy sterile lands, and who make their women do the work. the women are always the mos, debased and cruel.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
AN IMPORTANT MOVE.

Idus L. Fielder, member of the Ar kansaw legislature, has introduced bill for the prevention of the sale or the offer for sale, of all pernicious literature, such as papers of indecent illustration and ob- scene tone. This, we think, is one of the mos, important bills of the session, and one which will reflect credit upon every man who gives it his support. Every in- telligent man in the state can at once sec the importance of legislation preventing the distribution of publications directly tending to poison the minds and corrupt the morals of the people. The revolver and the illustrated police publication go hand in hand. Away out in the woods, where the light of instructive literature never shines, where ennobling sentiments are never read in the home circle. where, Tn fact, the schoolmaster has not begun his work. police publications, with ob- scene pictures, are found. On every railroad train in the state the vulgar pic lures are Haunted in the faces of refined ladies. This is not the fault of the news vendor. for with him it Is a matter of bu- s.ness .nd so long as there Is demand for such publications, he Is accommo- dating a certain class of readers and be- sides realizing a profit from the sales. k1 C., ! Georgia, seeing the evil, an evil growing in tendency. enacted laws prohibiting the sale of pernieious publications. Since then, it is said, wholesome reading mat ter has an increased circulation and that rough characters in certain communities show decided improvement. The boy. whose mind is just forming. is the one mos, injured. At time when he should be forming a literary taste. at the b4lane-
 ing point when boys mind seems to hesitate in it's formation for the high or the low, the police paper comes along. with its exciting pictures, and claims his a,tea,ioa. \ mole hill of evil can soon grow into ! mountain of violence.
 ArkanSaw does not deserve the bad name with which she has been branded. In this state there is as much refinement. comparing population. as any state in the south. and it is the duty of every member of the legislature to, in every possible way, lift to the gaze of the world. a name above reproach. Every legisla- tor who has family. who has a son, should support the bill for the suppres- sion of penicious literature. A publica- ton which he would not allow to enter his home, should not be allowed, with his sanction, to enter the state, for the state is t.,e common household of us all.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

HE following Is an extract from let Ter written by rural legislator and ad- dressed 10 friend: Well, I'm gettin' pretty well broke in, but l amt reached q pint yit whar can take the bit between my teeth an jump the fence. am git lin useter the ways of the city an can cuss nigger at the hotel with the best of 'em, let me tell you. have got so I can eat oysters. Didn't like 'em at first the. was so slimy, bu, soon saw that i, was expected me, so put one in my mouth, shut my eyes and sent her home. She didn't want to stay, for the blamed thing was alive, but hit her down an didn't wink l tried to eat some lumber cheese, but it wouldn't go. You can smell the stuff as fur as you can stand flat footed and fling rock. A nigger sets near me. an didn't like it at first but I've concluded not to kick. went to show the other night expected to see horses and trick mule, but when they pulled up great big painted wagon kiver thar stood two well dressed fellows. They commenced to talk an lnever seed men carry on so in my life. Putty soon gal come in an then they had h-ii of time. Well, they jawed around awhile an then some fellow let down the ~aCon E;ver A<fev the kivev went uv, again, two fellows got to 6ghtin', an while they it, the gal hoppcd in an downed one of 'em. They kep Ter goin' on this way till thought somebody was goin' to git hurt, but finally everything come out all right except they didn', have no horses.-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
some man receives . death blow

'utment, for, had General n.aS. ber eted president, under the rigid consumption of the constitution, he could not have served, for the general was born while his father was consul. Inis would have been embarrassing, but II would have been the duty of the Amen- can people to have prevented his inaug- uration. Such embarrassment has been felt with a keenness of "in'e' wind coming across waste of snow Now. there was MT. Tilden- He was elected president but when it was proved that he was born in a foreign county of New York-we think it was New York "a committee on eligibility showed him away from the White House. Yes, the constitution is severe. Why, 1t seems that man born in Arkansaw cannot DC president lust here. however. It may De we'll 10 note as q curious fact that no man was ever born ill Arkansaw. He wasn't a man when he was born. IL IS to be hoped that this question will soon meet with definite settlement. for the roaring newspapers published in the thriving sil- lages whose quiet has never been dis- ,nrbed by the railroad engine, are agita- ted and will. if not checked in their wildness of rage, hurt somebody.
 The constitution discriminates. Every Irish child born in this country is not eli- eible 10 the office of United States sena- tor. A, least one-half of the Irish and great many of the German children are ineligible. The main cause of this IS. that large percentage of these children are girls.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
A LEARNED GENTLEMAN.

An Arkansaw man arraigned before a justice of the peace. became indignant, and in reply to a statement made by the magistrate, exclaimed: "You are liar, sir, you are liar" m fine you fifty dollars said the justice, '.and if you don't pay the amount immediately, I'll send you to jail"
 Judge, l do not possess fifty dollars
 Then take him to jail, Mir. Constable
 Hold on, Judge said the man thoughttully, @why am l to go to jail ?"
 For calling me liar
 T meant tha, you was nos llar. I said twice that you were liar, and if twO negatives make an affirmative, two afirmatives ought to make one negative. So. you sec, what said was really com pliment.s
 That's fact" replied the Judge. al used to be good in arithmetic but have forgotten a great deal. Give me your hand, sir. Mir. Clerk, fine the state ten dollars and give the money to this learned gentleman"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
WHY HE LEFT.
are girls

The young men oi Morrillton, Arkan saw. are very particular about some things. and are sometimes so curious that d man whose presence in the community is not !" hAnkered for, gets up and leaves. Sev- eral days ago a man named Simmons, who lived al Morrilton. while walking around town. made disrsspectful re mark in regard to .his own wife. This very justly ineensed the young men, and they wagged their heads and waited until night, when they called at the house of Mir. Simmons and requested that gentle man to come forth. When he came, a young man placed clamp-like hand on him and led him to log.
 What does all this mean ?" asked Simmons as he noticed young fellow taking the hoops from flour barrel.
 He's getting few slaves" replied the leader. ito be used in the coming per formance. Lay across this log or we'll hang you
 The man meekly took the indicated position, blubbered" little and begged the gentleman to ,rea, him as kindly as the circumstances in the case would en- dorse. The stalwart young men. each armed with barrel slave. approached and began to spread l, on pretty thick"
 "oh, for the Lords sake, let me go. oh, do tell me when I've go, enough but the stalwart young men bent them selves earnestly to their work. increasing the rapidity of stroke. from time to time as they felt the genial warmth inspired by unres,rained industry.
 Oh. Lord." moaned Mir. Simmons, " do protect me. Why was born. any way"
 Give ii up" replied the leader who took upon himself the responsibility of answering for the Lord. Finally when exertion had ceased to be v;itue. the young men threw down their slaves. and the leader. scraping MT. Simmons from the log, said: Ill, when the sun rises tomorrow. you are found within the cor pora,e limits of Morrillton. you will be lifted from the ground and held in an uncomfortable position until box will be suggested as the only place for which you vii! be emnens!y titted.'
 Ere the heavens blushed next day. Mir. Simmons departed, rcmarking to the mayor of the town, who asked him why he was in such hurry: "A company of gentlemen suggested, that in view of the approaching dull season, I'd better look ou: for another opening" Morrill, ton is peaceable, religious town, but it does not presen, good business location fer man who speaks lightly of his wife
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
MISTAKEN.

Old man Samson, renowned for muscle was arraigned before justices court, having been charged with choking a man. The case did not proceed to sui, the old man. and in moment of passion he exclaimed:
 ''Your honor, don't like your blamed arrangement and therefore invite you out to try your muscle"
 The justice, who had been setting on low box, appeared to be an ordinary sized man, arose. showing up to be gen. tleman about six feet and a half tall.
 "Never mind," said the old man. al see that you are accommodating. Neve, mind putting yourself to any trouble or my account
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

iHE tariff question is at present eNeit- ins considerable discussion, not to say alarm. This same question, since the days of ,'eorge Washington, has been a matter of party discussion. and Il now seems as far from permanent se,tlemen, as il did during the days of its earlies, agitation. Daring Ill this time the gov crnmeni could not have been depending npon il. The United States IS quite l arse corporation and thus far has been able .e handle the free trade idea. Free trade as an individual conception may be ali tiA |, and fram local stand poin, maN be advantageous. bu, IS prinelpel, upon whIeh ', based the uphuidins oi h'tls msnuf.eVHes. !, k wrong. il wau 5c a s.s:.,i ac,oanodAIion to the pubij, if thi, aeN ous question could be del .cly sct,lei.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

I u .fp>saes:.' DsW0e1ai, Il journal winch hls ever proved 10 be an unerring ea de. n spa.k.ns oi the suppression of ooscenc literature, says: MT. Fielder 's a'i' 'of the suppression of pernicous lit- ets'are Is T step n the right direction. The papers included Iii the bill. the Pc Ls ( Acses, |oit.e 0,!Setlt and Iins!,atf3 2.n:.a. are dangerous to the morals of the people and ought to be placed under Inc ban of the law. Thousands of these papers are sold on the railroad trains and at the news stands in cur state to the sfea, injury oi-the .arade in respectable periodicals. The law osght to prohibit the sale ot these villainous newspapers las, as il prohibits the carrying of con- eealed weapons or any other practice con ;ray to public morals and decency." The editor of the DtM0cra truly says that he bill is step in the right diree- ton.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

SEVERAL weeks ago the Detroit Cks1 arose and remarked that THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER is great on the credit ques- ton but that it credited to CIeek para graph that belonged to CAaE. Last weeks CkaF has-A Nightmare" an arti- cle belonging to THE ARKANsAw TRAv- nLER, credited to Syfisgs. This is men, toned to show C14.F that mistakes can sometimes occur in its own office.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
A SERIOUS QUESTION.

The question of whether or not child born in any other country. even though he be son of American parents, can become president of this country, is being discussed. The question has awakened considerable. interest from time to time. many constitutional lawyers holding that . male child, the son of an American consul, born in a foreign country, is eligible to the ofice
 of chiei magistrate, while others, equally as profound, hold opinions directly oppo- site. This question should be settled
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
DECEIvING IN LOOKS.

Doctor said an lrishman to . phy- sician in prohibition town, I'm sick, so., sn' doa. Y think that iss little whisky and quiDine that made, especial ly as shake with the chills ?" @
 ''yes, think so," said the doctor, after looking at his tongue, whisky and qui- nine.r
 '.Say, doctor, I'm . mighty decavin' man in me looks, an I'm jest half as bad as same. Jest let me have the whisky, an I'll do widout the quinine till get wofse.''
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

Mk. rkattsE IS not allowed to rest. Neafiy every illustrated paper cartoons hm Iiefe is only one more torture awaiting hl.a and tha, is, to live in Il tate waerc the debt question is under annstaai discussian.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

Hieal, in Metre. Is the name of q 4I'eeaon o' poems by X. H. lslcr, editor
 he tolumsus Hoh.V.dm. Mir. lslcr possesses poetic talent 0; high order. h ,his issue ~e publish '' The Prisoner, clipped rom ;" Flights in Metre and We anhesitaunsls pronounce II very fine ,5i e cf work
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

X tlf. hcecher s constantly growing fa,te:. i i- ath 'nt teasing dliiicui;y that he -esi5 .ie, loi 4 theological platform bros en- a Tor hin. to stand on. IL rep d s.roHs creed to Sust,Gn 4 man ol sl ] WeI ai.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

IT.. illness of Blll Nyc has been felt throughout ,he entire country. We take jius occasion oi inviting Mr Nye 10 lecture in thIs city, understanding that as -nan ..s suih ient!l recovered he antiei- ,5.s- making an extended toer.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

q HAVE shocking news for you said a gentleman approaching Col. Wexmore. "Your wife-- @Dead, Is she P asked the colonel. "Oh no. She has returned home" @Oh, Lord" said the colonel.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

\ ( CoRREsFoNDENr asks: What is the le slslatuIc gong to do with whisky :" Dflns '.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

Este,ed afMe ioaesfee at Liaie Rotk, ArA. aJ Jec5Hd cigs mGf9 rt1nev.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-02-10

Here the narrative abruptly ends. The Hon. Mir. Sopkins was found leaning back against the head-board of the bed, dead. A lamp burned on the table and the cold hand of the dead man, holding a pen, lay on the unfinished manuscript.