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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

and the number provided for the next
year is 8,O9l, as follows: Congress,
SIS; State Department, IS; Treasury
Department, 1850; War Department,
1872; State, War and Navy Building,
1856; Navy Department, 100; Interior
Department, 2,55C; Post Office Depart
ment, 55S, and the Department of Jus
tice, 81. The bill provides that the
ASSAY office at St. Louis shall be abol-
ished, and reduce the number of in
ternal revenue districts from 83 to 63.
It is further provided that the con-
tingent fund for either house no part
of the money appropriated shall be
expended for clerical services for any
Senator, Representative or Delegate In
Congress. The OBJECT of the provision
is to prevent the payment of salaries
to private secretaries of Senators.
UNWILLING LUTHER'S STATUE.
The unwilling of the Martin Luther
statue was attended by an enormous
throng and many distinguished per
sons. The statue, which was cast in
Germany, had been erected in the
great Thomas Circle, in the northwes-
tern part of the city. was draped du,
ring the exercises, and uncovered at
the close. Mr.. Justice Miller presided.
MORTGAG AGAINST GEN. GRANTS
| PROPERTY.
| Mortgages have been recorded here
against two houses owned by General
Grant in favor of Mr.. VIM. III. Van.
derbilt, as security for $l50,OO0 that
he obtained from Mr.. Vanderbilt.
THE MAN WHO LAID OUT THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. WV. Corcoran, the millionaire
pbiIanthrOpist, has asked Congress &c
erect monument to Pierre l. 'Enfant
the French engineer who laid out the
city of Washington. Although Con
gress appropriated money to pay him
for his services, and gave him piece
of real estate within the city limits
this patriotic Frenchman refused t.
accept it, and the work of beauty was
to him a work of love.
In his letter to Congress advocating
the erection of monument, Mr.. Cor
coran says that he knew L'Enfan
personally, and in the early part o
the century saw him frequently. "H'
was very poor and very proud" say
Mr.. Corcoran, " refusing to receive thu
small compensation offered him, ant
I believe still due him, for the grea
work of laying out the city. During
the remainder of his life he was en-
tirely supported by his personal friend
F Dudley Digges. with whom he live'
at Warburton and at Chellum Castl
Manor. The first named place adjoin
Fort Washington, and the latter is il
Prince George county, Md, north o
, Bladenburg, where he died June 4
1925.
"Pierre Charles L'Enfant was borl
in 1855, was lieutenant in the Frencl
service, 1777, captain in the Revolu
tiOnary army, 1878, wounded at tn
siege of Savannah, October s, 1878 AM
left Oh the field for dead, but sfterwar'
recovered"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
From the Battle Field of Vic
tory to the Trap-Holes
of Wall Street.
GENERAL GRANTS CHEcKERED LIFE

There is not in America another cit
izen whose career has been as notable
as that Of Ulysses 8. Grant.
Hewas honored by the whole world
as the illustrious compeer of Napoleon
[, for his great military achievements
in our civil rebellion. AS a General.
the lustre of his name remains as bril-
liant as ever it has passed into history
and it will be handed down to honor
for ages to come. Civic honors were
crowded upon his military fame by
his election 10 the Presidency for two
terms. His first term as the Executive
head of the United States would have
added fresh laurels to his name had he
then retired from public service; but
the tide of political favor carried him
again into the White House, and the
second four years of the Presidency
are well remembered as creating much
criticism in his own party ranks. And
yet, when Gen. Grant was succeeded
by Hayes his name WAS power in the
land. After his tour around the world
in which the crowned heads of king
doms and Empires did honor to his
greatness he returned to his native
country and the famous struggle for
third nomination for the Presidency
in which 1906" delegates at Chicago
led by Roscoe Conkling proved their
faith in Grant, is and ever will be the
prominent episode in political annals
| that commands admiration, even from
the then anti-Grant faction.
Having attained the pinnacle of
honor in public life, the illustrious
General and ex-President turned his
steps into Wall street.-The mecca of
sharks and speculators, expecting to
score brilliant victories in the financial
world. Clustering around his name
were those of James d. Fish, Ferdi-
nand Ward, and others whose checks
were goodrfor millions when the firm
of Grant & Ward first swung it's sign.
to the gates of Wall street, and the
business of the concern grew into a
magnitude of immense proportions.
Not until the late crash in Wall
street was it surmised, even by General
Grant himself, what the character of
the operations of the firm were. The
General was at no time active in the
management of the affairs of the bank
trusting the details to his young part
ner, Ward. We need not repeat the
scandalous developments that have
become public since the assignment OF
the firm, and the Incarceration in jail
of Ferdinand Ward. and it is to lie re.
gretted that, after so long an honora.
ble career, General Grant should thus
find himself fioundering in the midst
of a financial wreck, though his name
and character are as unsullied as ever,
General Grant isageing very rapidly,
Our illustration, which is an accurate
likeness as he appears today, lacks the
vitality that characterized his portraits
snly few years ago. He has surren-
dered all his property and assets to the
creditors of the firm. These are trying
hours to General Grant, but the sym.
pathy of the whole nation is with him,
regardless Of political bias.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

THE charge made against Mr.. Blaine
eight years ago, as based on the Multi
gan letters, is that by ruling Of his,
while Speaker of the House in 1869, a
land grant to the Little Rock g. Fort
Smith Railroad was renewed, and that
this ruling was made because some of
Mr.. Blaine's friends were interested in
the road, and that he subsequently
reaped financial benefit by ownership
and dealings in the securities of the
road, having laid the foundation for
this profit by his decision while Speak
er of the House. The explanations are
long and tedious, but Mr.. Blaine's
friends assert that they positively re-
move all taint of corruption. This is
given for the general information et
readers who may have forgotten all
except the assault upon Mr.. Blaine
columbus Dispatch, Republican.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring US a case of Kid
ney or Liver Complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure? We say
they can not, AS thousands of cases al
ready permanently cured and who are
daily recommending Electric Bitters,
will prove. Bright's Disease, diabetes
weak back. or any urinary complaint
regulate the bowels, and act directly
on the diseased parts. Every bottle
guaranteed, For sale OF SOC bottle
BY G. P. Reed. ]
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

GEN. WOoDFORD at a naval banquet
in New York, stated that it is burn
ing shame that the United States has
no navy. The n. Y. Sun rises to add:
Ever since the war ended the navy
has been under the control of the Re-
publican party-the grand old party!
Every Secretary of the Navy during
that period has been Republican,
and one of them is Republican whose
name is infamous throughout the
length and breadth of the land. They
have made the American navy what
it is"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
Democratic County Convention.

The Democrats of Portage County will meet
in convention at Citizens Hall Ravenna, Ohio
ON SATURDAY JUNE 11Ih, 1894,
at one O'Clock p. m. To choose six delegates TO
represent Portage County in the Democratic
State Convention to be held at Columbus June
saith and SO, to choose delegates TO the Congress
sisnaI Convention to lie held at Warren. ohio.
and to select County Executive Committee.
The basis OF representation of the several
townships in the Convention will be one dele
gate for every 50 anil fractional part of said
number over 20 votes cast for Governor HOadly.
Upon this basis the respective townships are
entitled 10 representation as follows:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

BFFORE the week ends the whole
country will be informed Of the result
of the Republican National Conven-
ton, now in session at Chicago. But
1t matters little who may be nOmina-
ted the star route party is doomed to
defeat in the coming contest.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

THE most destructive fires in the
history of the world occurred in 1871
at Chicago, loss. $l9l 900 900, and at
Paris. loss, $lGO, 900. The loss at
Moscow in 1872 was $3.50, ,OOO, 900. The
Boston ire in 1872 cost S75, 900. 900, and
what is known as the great London
fire of 1866 cost $50, ,652 500.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
cRIacs' cLrcERINE sALvE

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The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is a
sure cure for cuts, bruises, ,scalds, burns,
wounds, and all other sores. Will
positively cure piles, letter, and skin
eruptions. Fry this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded. Only 25 cents. For sale by
BELDING & ARMSTRONG,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
DR.. Frazier's Root Bltters,

Frazier's Root Bitters are not dram
shop beverage, but are strictly medici-
nal in every sense. They act strongly
upon the Liver and Kidneys, keep the
bowels open and regular. make the
weak strong, heal the lungs, build up
the nerves, and cleanse the blood and
system of every impurity. Sold by
II. Waterman. $l.OO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

Dewey & Wetzel, the Ravenna Jew
elers, are prepared to do all kinds OF
Watch, Clock or Jewelry Repairing
promptly, and in first class manner,
warranting the same to give satisfac-
ton. Remember, we attend to it per-
sonally. 81ltf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
Our preaent R,ess,np.

Our blessings are not appreciated
until we are deprived Of them. Most
notable among them is health, the lack
of which magnifies cur other burdens.
A hacking cough, a severe cold, or any
throat or lung disease is very trouble
some; but all these may be quickly
and permanently removed by DIR. Big
CLOVIS Positive Cure. Price so cents :;
trial bottles free, of Belding Il Arm
strong,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

In the days of billiousness, when
your liver is torpid and your skin yell
low, remember you have a never fail
ing friend in DR.. jones' Red Clover
Tenic, which is unequaled in purity
and etficatiOusness. In cases Of dys
pepsia, cOstiveness and malaria diseas
es, and diseases of the blood and kid
neys, its action is prompt and cure
speedy. Price so cents, of Belding 4
A rmstrOnp.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

IF Congress has got any money be
longing to the people to squander, in.
stead of voting it to old fraud Grant,
they should vote it TO the innocent
victims of his bogus banking concern,
whom he has helped to rob of theil
wealth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

MCKINLEY during his entire con
gressional career never voted to retain
q Democrat in his seat when it was
contested by Republican. He knows
how 1t Is himself now. Verify, he has
his reward.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

Col. ]. o. =. BURNSIDE, Superin-
tendent and general disbursing officer
Of the Postoffice Departments is report
I'D to be short in his accounts to the
extent of $47, ,0e0.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05
A Lawyers Opinion OF Interest
to All.

J. A. Tawney, Esq, leading attor-
ney of Winona, Mimi. writes AFTER
nsing it for more than three years, I
take great pleasure in stating that I
regard DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption as the best remedy in
the world for coughs and colds. 1t has
never failed to cure the most severe
colds have had, and invariably re-
lieves the pain in the chest"
Trial bottles of this sure cure for all
Throat and Lung diseases may be had
Free at G. P. Reeds drug store. Large
size 81. 90. l
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

THE defunct Penn Bank of Pitts
burgh is a complete wreck. Its liabil-
tiles are set down at a million and a
quarter of dollars.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

IT is not at all probable that Ben
Butler will capture the nomination of
the Republican convention now in
session at Chicago.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

THE situation of affairs at Chicago
is rather chaotic. Who will receive
the nomination is one of those things
no fellow can tell just now.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

THE Republican party has been gov
ernirg this country for about a quarter
OF d century, and assuredly we need a
more healthy order of business and
greater official honesty and public hos
or. We witness al ex President and
late General of the Army, "a Secretary
and ex-Secretary of the u. s. Treasury,
Governors, u. 5. Senators and MEM
bers Of Congress, the Chairman of the
National Republican Committee, mix
ing in the gambling pools of Wall
street, and wherever speculation thrives
most, whether in star routes or gov
ernment contracts. There must be an
entire change or the present order of
things will cOntinue.-[S Stark Co. Dem.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

If, after nearly twenty years of Re.
publican rule, the people of the South
are as full of the gall of bitterness and
hatred towards the Union as during
the days of the rebellion, as it is alleg-
ed, isn't it time for them to step down
and out and allow the Democracy to
try their skill in the restoring process?
If, in these long years they haye ac.
complished so little towards preserving
the Union with "all the rights, digni-
ty and equality of the several States
unimpaired," is there any hope of their
accomplishing that object during the
life of any person of this generation ?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-05

BY order of Executive Committee.
j. T. SIDDALL, Chairman.
Ravenna, June 3rd. 1884,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-07
MADELTA.

Especial Correspondence of the Globe.
July 5.-Rained yesterday afternoon and
spoiled lots of fun.
The Fourth was celebrated at five or six
places in the county
Mr.. Kelly was the orator at st. James.
The biggest celebration was at Rosendale. Mr..
Roberts, Capt. Murphy and Chas. Cooley were
the orators.
No damage to crops yet and all crops looking
fine.
Crops month ahead of what they were
this time last year. Strawberries and small fruits
are in abundance, home raised.
On Saturday race look place between Ma
della horse and Lake Crystal horse on the
track at the latter place, Madelia winner.
Twice within a week the postoffice has been
broken into.
Last night Mr.. Cheney's store was robbed of
clothing, etc. Silver Hayes lumber Office was
robbed of its postage stamps. In each place the
safes were not touched
The roads are full of tramps.
Mcdonald is the favorite with the Democrats,
barring the old man of course.
They have commenced to build new houses in
Madela. isaq - --aq
The "Andreus Opera troupe arelhere tonight
in ''Girofe, Girofia'
The g. a. r. here have received new uniforms.
Many are going to Minneapolis.
Cyclone and hail insurance is not lively; the
weather is too quiet this for such interests
to flourish,
The new side track and spur at the depot will
soon be completed.
Many of our citizens went away yesterday to
celebrate,
Madelia did not celebrate.
couple of cattle men from Montana made a
shipment of stock cattle from here last week, to
Roosefelt Ranch III Montana
VIM. Holmes, Esq, still holds forth at the
Flanders house, to the great satisfaction of the
village and the travelling public.
The Irish here are reported as generally for
Blaine.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-07
NORTHFlELD.
Especial Correspondence Of the Globe. 1

Special Correspondence of the Globe
NoRTHFIELD, Mimi, July 5.-Mingled with
the beautiful overcast, from the distant horizon
all around to the zenith, with the few scattering
milky tinted clouds which occasionally dimmed
the broiling hot sun, the rays of which had
driven from before them the fog, which in the
early morn decorated the near heavens with its
white mist, the festive fire cracker in the city $
thoroughfare and in the suburban parts at an
early hour, gave utterances of the day for which
they were made the Fourth of July
In hamlets of private and public retreats flags
in varying sizes Haunted from windows and
roofs, while the flags hoisted upon the city hall
and Archer house in honor of the ''Back Friday
candidate, tapped their ragged edges in the
balmy breezes. Business of O general character
was suspended, while the picnicers in Bennett
Toasted with the delicacies prepared for the
early afternoon, likewise the grand repasts
spread upon richly decorated tables of enough
and to spare in the quiet homes. Altogether
the day passed off quietly. All the outdoor
sports, which were somewhat checked by
threats of rain at O'clock although not doing
any harm, but to the contrary, cooling the hot
air off.
On the whole, without any great ''splurge'' the
great day which will not in oblivion by the fol-
lowing resolvants, ''that these United colonies
are, and ought to be free and independent
States was celebrated very WE'LL considering
Between $4,000 and 5000 will be expended
on our streets before the summer is over.
1t might be suggested although it is legiti-
mate and right that big crew of men at work
on the public highway should be kept steadily at
work at as low wages possible, provided good,
fair prices are paid, it is not legally or morally
right to niger drive and abuse crew of
men, especially where said men are at work for
'.pluck and sleeps head for their days
work, as is now being practiced by the present
corps of street work overseers.
1.-The world does move.'' The s'man who went
down to help nominate Blaine is turned brawl-
ingly for ben Butler After the next Chicago
convention he will take new departure.
Ex-Deputy Sheriff Hobbs has just returned
from the northwest part of the state, and re-
ports decided preference for Butler, Republi-
cans and Democrats.
Many very fine residences are being built here
this summer, perhaps the incest one is Dr.
Pringle's, which looms up in the near southern
suburbs of the city, with its numerous roofs of
the finest wood ''gingerbreading,' which will
cost about s., 900.
Although corn is somewhat backward, it does
not take hearing instrument to hear it grow
nights. 1t is about knee-high now.
Haying is fully under way, and ere the week
is ended good many thousand tons will be in
the cock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-07
The Fair Grounds.

The panorama which Sibley mound, the
grounds track and buildings of the Southern
Minnesota Live Stock and Fair association pre-
scented at the opening on the Fourth ought to
have been sketched, for no view half so pretty
could be found in many long days scarce.
The beautiful 'Sbley mound, rising up back of
the amphitheater and extending along the entire
home stretch, its green-terraced and
steep sides dotted over with people,
the white costumes of the ladies
contrasting with the dark ones of the men, the
lines of carriages and their occupants browning
the summit, and below at their feet the build
ings, track, and thousands of people that lined
it, all presented spectacle at once grand and
imposing, and won from each spectator the ex
carnations, ''How beautiful, ''Isn't it loyely?''
"What grand sight," and other
similar expressions. Hon. r. A Jones, the
orator of the day particularly struck with
the beauty of the location and its desirability
for fair and racing purposes.
at is certainly the finest in the state and
ought to be owned and held perpetually by the
city for such purposes" said he, and the senti-
ment was echoed by every individual on the
grounds. The association has made lucky hit
and may well feel proud of their beautiful
grounds
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-07
TIE RarberS.

kecenIIy the Ionsorial artists of the city met
at the city hall, and after consultation with Mayor
Palmer, who desired that the wishes of people to
have some little respect paid to the Sabbath be
regarded by them, entered into an agreement to
close their doors at II a. m. and not to admit
any one after that hour. The arrangement was
entirely voluntary on their part, and was en-
dorsed by the mayor, who thought this would be
satisfactory in the main to the citizens.
Last week one of the number who had broken
the agreement was, on complaint of another
barber, arrested and fined under the old Sunday
law. Now comes d letter to each of those max
ing the agreement as follows:
Il hereby notify you that the agreement be-
tween o. P. Iceberg, E. Blodson, NJ
Fallensten and myself TO close
up our barber shops at eleven o'clock. a. m, on
Sundays is ended, and from this date l shall not
be bound by that agreement and shall not hold
you TO that agreement.
H. C. THoMs.
Dated at Mankato, July I'd, 1884.
The superstition is that it will lead to the entire
suppression of Sunday shaving for
when any one feels disposed they
can swear out complaint under
the law just as we'll before as after eleven
O'Clock, the agreement not modifying it in the
least 1t is said that Mr.. Thoms will return a
dose of the same medicine with which he was
served upon the unlucky complainant if he dares
TO shave or clip hair at all on Sunday. While it
may and 1ciE be great inconvenience to the
public If the shops are to be closed on Sunday, as
far as the BARRIERS themselves are concerned, it
will be very acceptable change.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-07

partment had things in charge and they did it up
brown The day opened with the booming of
cannons at daylight. At 9 o'clock a. m. the
procession started from the city hall in the fol-
lowing order: Chief marshal, orator, president
OF the day, and mayor, state carriage, city
council, city cornet band, chief fire department,
assistant chiefs, hook aud ladder company and
truck, hose company and carriage, engine COM
pany and engine. 1t was the finest parade ever
witnessed in Shakopee. AT 1890 a. m. the pro-
cession reached the park, when the exercises of
the day commenced G.. A. Stevens acted as
president of the day, and introduced the reader
and orator to the audience, who numbered fully
two thousand. Julius A. Collier read the declar-
ton, and Captain j. P. Rea of Minneapolis, de-
livered the Grafton. Captain Rea delivered
magnificent Grafton. IT was not spread-eagle
speech, but masterly solid, sound and logical
one, replete with choice language and glowing
sentiment, 1t was pronounced by all who heard
it the best ever delivered in this CITY,