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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

The Electoral Count law which has
been passed by the Senate is an ad-
mission of the justice OF the Democra--
ic claims in the count of 1876.
When the electoral frauds had been
consummated in the so-called dispu-
ted" states, the Democrats insisted
that the false returns epuld not be
counted without the concurrent as.
senting vote of both houses of Con-
gress. The Republicans took the
ground that unless the two houses
concurrently decided to reject the
fraudulent returns, they must be
counted. BY this decision alone was
the theft of the Presidency made pos
sible.
The bill now passed by the Senate
provides that in case of controversy
those votes only shall be counted
which the two houses, acting separate
Iy. shall concurrently decide to be the
lawful votes of the legally appointed
electors of such states.
| This fraud carries with it its OWL
exposure. Massachusetts recently GER
titled to the honesty of its only Re
publican Representative, who voted
against the larceny of the Presidency
by rendering him the nomination foI
Governor of the State. Now Congress
puts the seal upon its concession o
fraud by enacting as the law of The
land the Democratic demand of 1876
the concession of which would hav,
rendered impossible the subversion o
the will of the people.-INew Yorf
| World.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
Henry B. Payne.
Senator Elect from Ohio, i'm Place
of PendIeIOn.

Henry B. Payne was born Novem-
Der 80, 1910, in Madison County, N. Y.
and was the son of Judge Elisha
Payne, one of the early settlers of that
part of the State. He graduated in
1881 at Hamilton Theological Semina-
nv, which his father founded, and at
forwards read law with Judge Field,
formerly of the Virginia Court OF
Appeals, and John G. Spencer, of Can
andagua. He removed to Cleveland
in 1888, and finished his lSw studies
with the late Sherlock Andrews, was
admitted to the bar the next year, and
practiced law until 1916. Since that
time he has been engaged in various
extensive business enterprises, and not
long ago was a stakeholder and direct
or in eighteen corporations, embrao-
ing coal, iron, manufacturing and
banking interests.
Mr. Payne was a Presidential Elector
on the Cass ticket in lS4S, and the
next year was elected to the Ohio Sen
ate. In 1851 he was the Democratic
ucus nominee for u S. Senator, but
was defeated by Benjamin F. Wade by
majority of one.
In 1857 Mr.. Payne was the Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor of Ohio
against Salmon p Chase, and was de-
feated by n small majority. He was a
warm friend of Stephen A. Douglass,
and stood by him in the Cincinnati
Convention of 1856, and again at
Charleston in 1860. During the war
he was an active and consistent Union
man. At the Baltimore convention OF
1872 he favored the nomination OF
Horace Greeley.
In 1874 he was elected to Congress
from the Cleveland District by ma
jority of 800 over Col. r. G.. Parsons,
of DeGolyer contract fame. Mr., Payne
was the first Democrat from that dis
trict and entered Congress just in time
to take part in the Tilden Hayes con-
test He was chairman of the House
Committee on the Electoral Vote. a
strong advocate of the Electoral Com
mission bill, and a member of the
Commission itself. He was also a
mem ber of the Committee on Banking
and Currency and the author of the
bill for the gradual resumption o.
specie payments, which was adopted
by the Democratic caucus, but never
enacted.
Mr.. Payne will take his seat in the
Senate March 4th. 1885, concurrent
with the Inauguration of the next
! President.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
Given AWAY.

We cannot help noticing the liberal
offer made to all invalids and sufferers
by Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Can
sumption. You are requested to call
at G. P. Reeds Drug Store and get a
trial bottle free Of cost. if you are suffer
ing with consumption, severe coughs,
colds, asthma, bronchitis. hay fever
loss OF voice, hoarseness, or any affec.
tion of the throat or lungs. 1t will
positively cure you. 6b
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

THE Republican papers deprecate,
with their usual hypocrisy, the ten
dency of the incoming Democratic
State administrations to remove Re-
publican officials and appoint Demo-
Gratis in their place. How does it come
that all these places are found to be
filled with Republicans? Why did
they not raise their sweet voices when
these places were being filled by Re-
publicans, with Republicans? That
was their time to urge "Civil Service
Reform" Did they do it? Does any
Democrat remember to have seen an
article in their columns urging upon
Republican officials the necessity of
appointing Democrats to office? We
never have, and it is the sheerest nom
sense for them to talk about it now.
The way to reform the Civil Service is
to clean off the barnacles that are now
retarding its advancement. 1t is
hard to learn old dogs new tricks" is
saying trite and true, and the DEM
ocracy do not propose to try it.-[Sen-
eca Advertiser.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
PILESI PlLELl! PILES!I!

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding.
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy)called DIR. WILLIAM S INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years. standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tn.
mors, allays the intense itching, (par.
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as a poultice, gives in
stant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by H. Waterman, and mail
ed on receipt of price, $l.00.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

TIE Republicans are very uneasy
because the Democratic Legislative
caucus have decided against the wip-
ing out of the Scott law, and in Tavor
of repeating the McConnellsville or
dinance provision of it, land they charge
the Democratic law makers with viO-
lating their pledges to the people. The
Democratic platform declared in favol
of "a judicious and properly graded
license SYSTEM" for which the Leg isla,
ture will doubtless provide when the
time comes for submitting the propo-
siLien to amend the constitution for
that purpose to Il vote of the people,
which cannot be done till the election
of 1885. In the mean time it is well
to have no unnecessary tinkering with
the subject.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
APPALLING CALAMITY.
GASOLINE EXPLOSION AT ALLI.
ANCE DEMOLESHES SEVERAL
BUILDINGS. SEVEN PER-
SONS KILLED.

About 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, at
Alliance, occurred one of the most
shocking calamities that has ever hap
pened in this section of country.
A half barrel of gasoline in the rear
part of Frank M. Orr's stove and tin
store, on Main street, was by some
means ignited and the explosion which
followed was fearful. 1t totally de-
molished the new block so recently
erected by Mr.. Orr, having the hand
soonest front of any in the city. The
adjoining Miller block on the west
was also entirely destroyed, and the
frame building on the west side was
nearly ruined, also the brick block on
the east side of the Orr block was de-
molished. All the business houses on
the same side of the street from the
Arlington hotel to Masonic block were
more or less injured, and the same
distance on the north side, being a
distance of over two squares on each
side. the fine large plate glass fronts,
so recently put in at great cost, were
shivered to atoms except in few in.
stances. But the destruction of prop
erty is nothing in comparison with
the loss of life, no less than seven per-
sons having been hurled into eternity
without a moments warning. The
names of the killed are as follows
Frank M. Orr, ELMER Orr, his son,
aged 2l years Mrs. Homer Highland
daughter of the former, and her young
child; Mrs. Frank Evans and her two
children, aged respectively two years
and four months. Besides these the
following persons were injured, some
of them quite seriously: Frank Evans
Robert Joyce, Frank Frees, J. ID
Lewis, Jerry Miller, Maggie Miller
and John Baker. John Currey anC
Charles H. Hayden, of Duprez & Ben
edict's Minstrels, who were billed tC
play there that night, were in Orr:
store and were blown through the
plate glass front and clear across The
street, where they We're afterwards
picked up, badly though not fatally
injured.
This terrible calamity, as above
stated, was caused by the explosion .
the vapor from gasoline. A child o
Mr.. Orr's had turned the faucet, ,lettin.
the fluid run out upon the floor, ant
while Mr.. Orr and his son were in tn,
act of wiping it up the gas that wa
generated came in contact with tht
fire in the stove and was ignited.
The loss and damage of property il
estimated at from 500, 900 to $50, 900.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

Our blessings are not appreciated
until we are deprived of them. Most
notable among them is health, the
lack of which magnifies our other bur
dens. A hacking cough, a severe cold,
or any throat or lung disease is very
troublesome but all these may be
quickly and permanently removed by
DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure. Trial
bottles free, of Belding & Armstrong. !
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
Doctors Disagree.

AS reporter for the Pittsburg Com
mercial Gazette sat yesterday after
poop) in a chamber at 32l Federal st
Allegheny, listening to terrible tale
of suffering as it fell from the lips of a
gentle little lady, Mrs. Milo Ingram
the daughter of Capt. Hugh McKelvey
of this city, it seemed almost too much
to believe, if the evidence had not been
close at hand to substantiate every
word 1t was but another evidence of
the culpable ignorance of a large class
of practitioners of medicine, who
claimed for six years that her terrible
disease was cancer. She was covered
with ulcers, given up TO die. PeruHa
cured her perfectly. Continued on
page "a, in Ills of Life" by DIR. Hart
man. Ask your druggist for one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
Hon. Wendell PhilIinS Dead.

BOSTON, February wendell Phil,
lips is dead. Mr.. Phillips began to
show signs of dissolution at 4:3O this
afternoon, and he died at 6. He was
conscious up to the hour of his death
Mr.. Phillips was ill just one Week
ton considered dangerous by his ply
sicians. Thursday night he failed rap
idly, but Friday rallied slightly, and
passed. fairly comfortable night. This
afternoon his illness took critical
turn and he gradually failed and pass
ed away about p. m. in the presence
of his wife and niece. Mr.. Phillips
was in his seventy-third year. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
yet been completed, and it probably
will not be held for several days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

EX SPEAKER KEIFER had the true
idea of Republican Civil Service Re
form. According to G. w. Tyson,
official stenographer of the House, his
resignation was demanded by Keifer,
at the close of the last Congress, after
all the work was done, and then the
eX Speaker appointed his nephew to
the vacancy, although he know moth
ing about stenographic work. His
nephew got the salary during the va
cation, without doing any of the work,
and not Republican paper has II
word to say about this contemplate
piece of piggishness.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

YEARS ago, David Ward "a poor boy,
began numbering in the Michigan
woods. To-day he is worth $25 ,000, 900
About the same time we commenced
working about Is hours day on a
newspaper. BY toll and perseverance,
We have become the possessOr of ii
batch of half-worn type, a ninety cent
waste paper basket, a store box full of
unsettled subscription accounts, and
an eight dollar watch. And yet, we
feel that we have much TO live for !
How is it with you?-[ [Coshocton Dem
The same over on this side.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
WOrthy of Praise

AS rule we do not recommend
Patent Medicines, but when we know
ofone that really is a public benefactor,
and does positively cure, then we con-
slider it our duty to impart that inform
alton to all. Electric Bitters are truly
most valuable medicine, and will
surely cure BilIiousness, Fever and
Ague, Stomach, Liver and Kidney
Complaints, even when all other rem
edies fail. We know whereof we speak
and can freely recommend them to all.
lex. Sold at fifty cents bottle, by
q. p. Reed. Oh
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

Mr.. WHITE, the clerk of the House
of Representatives, who was few
days ago bounced by the present House
was appointed by Speaker Keifer, on
the very last day of the. session in or
der that he might draw the salary of
$4OO month, during the remainder OF
the year, when there was not an hours
labor to be performed. The reason
White got the position, was because
he was Keifer's nephew. The House
did right in discharging Keifer's neph-
ew and in putting Democrat in his
place.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

THE London Truth says: More
than two hundred disappointed emf
grants arrived in the Clyde from New
York, on their way back to theiE orig
inal homes in Germany and Austria.
Trade is SO dull in America that no
work is to be had, and they say that
even when employed it cost them ev,
cry cent they could earn to pay board
aud lodging at the lowest rates."
And this under the Republican pol
icy of protecti3n.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

THE completeness of the wreck
brought upon the American shipping
trade by protection and restrictive
navigation laws is shown by the fact
at out of Al ,0n0, 900 bushels of Amer
Jean grain carried to market by steam
vessels, American vessels carried not
one bushel, and that the entire ship,
ment of American grain in American
vessels is represented by the cargoes of
two small sailing vessels, aggregating
the magnificent total of 25,00O bushels
out of 81, 900 600.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
DR.. Frazier's Root Bitters.

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
H. Waterman. $1.OO
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

supplying clerks, while the Chairman
Committees use the committee clerks
for their private work. This step on
the part of the Senate will in all prob
ability be followed by the House, add
ing about 400 to the present clerical
force of Congress.
COST OF RIVERS AND HARBoRs.
Some time ago the House requested
the Secretary of War to make detail
ed statement of the expenditures OF
the government OH rivers and harbors
from Marth 4th, 1889, to June 3Oth,
1882. This statement will be of inter-
est to your readers: There was spent
on the Northern and Middle States,
$35 $40 600; Oh Western States and
Territories, Sc, 1868 600; miscellaneous,
(fhostly Mississippi river $3S, $40 900;
repairs, $4,O0O,OOO; surveys. SIS, 900, 900;
dredging machines, $l,113,000; grand
total. $lO6, 6,OOO,0
WHY CORKHILL WAS RETIRED.
The refusal of President Arthur to
re-appoint District Attorney Corkhill
has very ugly phase at the back of it,
and although Mr.. Corkhill gave me an
outline of the causes, [ am not at lib
erty for the present to make them pub
lie. l will say. however, that Mr..
Corkhill will have the sympathy of
the American people when all the facts
are known, as they will be in the
course of limited time. Mr.. Wor-
thington, the appointee, is aWashing-
ton lawyer of ability, and was selected
by the President solely to avoid rup.
ture in certain political circles. More
anon.
NEW ALSO OVERLAND.
John G. New, Folger's second assist.
ant secretary has resigned his position
and gossip runs high as to the impel
ling cause. 1t has been a well known
fact that Mr.. New and Mr.. French
the first assistant secretary, have not
been in sweet accord for year or more
and especially since the investigation
of Architect Hill, of which committee
Mr.. New was chairman. This inves
tigation revealed the presence in the
architects employ of Secretary F.!
young son as sculptor at an enor
nous compensation. 1t is said tina
Mr.. New ingrafted in his report sever,
reflections upon this nepolisne, ant
that the report was finally toned down
before given to the public, against Mr.
News protest. Mr.. New threatene,
then to resign, but sufficient intiuenc
was brought to bear to prevent his res
ignation at that time. Mr.. New nos
quietly steps out and says "privat
, business compels him to do So"
"TICKLED TO DEATH"
Hon. Perry Belmont has at last car
tured a chairmanship in the commi
tee of foreign affairs. He has bee
, designated as chairman of the sui
committee to consider the Canada
reciprocity treaty. Mr.. Cox says Pc
/ ry is d" tickled to DEATH"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

The following recipe for frosted feet
may be timely just now To remove
the intense itching, dissolye lump of
alum in a little water, and battle the
part with it, at the same time warm
lug the part affected before the fire |;
one or two applications are sure to
give relief.''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
DR.. Frazier's Magic ointme ent.

A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
skin, rough skin, etc. 1t will remove
that roughness from the hands and
face and make you beautiful. Price
soc. Sent by mail. For sale by II.
Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

Bracelets.
We have 1000 Pairs from
25 cts. to ;$25. Call and see
them at
WAIT BROTHERS.
Our Wedding Rings
Are of our own make, and
prices as low as possible.
WAIT BROTHERS.
Don't Do 1t.
Don't buy a Waterbury
Watch for three dollars, when
a few dollars more will give
you splendid time keeper at
WAIT BROTHERS.
Diamonds.
In Rings, Lockets, Ear
Drops. and Chains, very
cheap at
WAIT BROTHERS.
ALBUMS.
Portage County has never
seen the equal of our Album
Stock. We will make prices
to sell them every time.
WATT BROTHERS.
Don't Buy
Holiday and Fancy Goods
until you have seen our stock.
WAIT BROTHERS.
VGryHGaVyDisGOunts
Will be made On all purchas-
es for the Holidays at
WAIT BROTHERS.
Our. Store
Never was so full of new and
desirable Goods as now.
Prices to suit all.
w AIT BROTHERS.
Plush Goods
Fine and cheap, at
WAIT BROTHERS.
! Nothing Like It !
In the County-that S35
Watch and Chain at
e WAIT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
FOR SALE CHEAP!

A PAIR OE GOOD BOBS. but little worn; ,
"A GOOD TWO HORSE WAGON and an OPEN
BUGGY Apply to G. L. HARPhR,
Rayenna, January u, 1854, SO
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
CAND d PRIMARY. BOWERY ST.-FANNIE l..
KELLEY. TEACHER.

Enrolment 49, Tardy, f. Roll of Honor, "a.
| Charlie Baldwin, Willie Blunden, George
Elson, Walter Fletcher, Burt Horr, Ranney
| Horr, George Johnson, Johnny johnson, Her.
mie Jones, Ernest McClintock, Warren Oakley,
Robbie Seymour, Clitlie Wagner, Artie Wiley,
| Maggie Barbour, Minnie Byrd, Matte Card,
Gertie Coleman, Winnie Greene, Mary john
son, Amy Riddle, Florence Seymour, Eva
| Smith IlItip WilliamS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

b PRIMARY-ELIZA DALRYMPLE, TEACHER.
Enrolment, -. Tardy, 4. Roll OF Honor 10
Eddie Andre, Clarence Chapman, Charley
Haley, Harry Kemp, Charley Knapp, Earnest
Lawrence, Frank Merits, Perry Miller, Harry
Riddle, Frank Stcinel, Curtis Waterman, Mari
an baldwin, Maude Beclley, Ollie COe, Laurs
Hopkins Daisy Parker, Iona RoOsa, Jennie
SpeIman. EmmH i, else.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

Fred Goldman, Dick Cotton, Clifton Con
verse, Fred Furry, Hal Freeman, Willie Haley
Eddie Hart, Roy Humelbaugii, Howard Hunt
Clifford Merits, Charles Mowcn, Dick Robinson
Erwin Smith, Harry Green, James Green, En-
nest Johnson, Lulu Bleadingheiser, Maud Chap
man, Mary Clark, Grace CrOWell, AliVia Davis
Lizzie Fletcher, Nina Harris, Florence Holden
Gertie Kemp, Mabel Poe, Stella Poe, Hattie
Stump, May Witter, Carrie Yarling, Carri,
Stuart
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
The Press TOR $3.50 a Year,
In ADVANCE.

THE proposition to furnish each U.
s. Senator with private Secretary at
a cost of 81 900 each per year, is one TO
which the people don't take kindly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07
TRYING TO BRIDGE OVER.

Mr.. Woods rising Democratic states
man from Indiana, introduced a bill
in the House the other day to create
an International Commerce Commits
sion, alias Tariff Commission, which
he claims would avoid the necessity of
tariff legislation this year, and thus
carry the question over the Presiden-
would not report until 1886. The fate
of Mr.. Woods nursing bottle is to rest
in it's committee grave, never to be
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-07

Hon. Perry Belmont has at last cap
tured craftsmanship in the commit
tee of foreign affairs. He has been
designated as chairman of the sub
committee to consider the Canadian
reciprocity treaty. Mr.. Cox says Per
ry is tickled to DEATH"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-16

1t is II little singular that Blaine and
Logan in their letters of acceptance
fatty contradict each other. They
are SO different in their characters
and records, that, Notwithstanding
the greatest care, they could not make
their letters agree. Blaine has no war
record. He can't wave the bloody
shirt. He sent q substitute to the ar
my, and that substitute was put in
Jail. Whenever the Republicans be-
gin to talk about the war, Blaine says
husa-h-hus-h-hus-h. Now Lo-
gan is nothing, unless a war horse.
He is an old burnt out volcano with
the embers OF hate and prejudice still
glowing in his bosom. He wants the
bloody shirt waved high. He wants
his party leaders and spokesman to
talk of slavery, of the negro, of the
brave boys who wore tho blue, and Of
the rascals in the South. Now here is
what the champions Oft Republi-
can party say in their letters of ac-
ceptance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1884-08-16
and UEerdricIss CImh.

A number Of Democrats assembled
in Jobs Hall last Wednesday night
for the purpose Of organizing Cleve-
land and Hendricks Club. The meet
ing had not been properly announced
and there was not as full attendance
as would have been under other cir
cumstances The officers elected are
as follows Isaac lIarr, President,
Henry Hart, Secretary and l.. Wolfe,
Treasurer, r. l.. Taylor addressed
the meeting in mastery speech OF
an hours length. His arraignment of
the Republican party was vigorous
and fierce While it was interesting
and funny, his speech was solid, sub
stantial and statesmanlike. After the
speech the meeting adjourned to con
vene next Saturday 20, in Harris Hall,
Every Democrat in the town and dis
trict is expected to be present. There
will be several speeches that night
and the names of all wish,
ing to join the club will be taken.
ISAAC HARR, Pres.
HENRY HART, Sec.