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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15


On the last day of April several
members of the Democratic National
Committee were in New York city,
among them being Hon. w. l.. Scott,
of Erie. Pa, and w. II. Barnum of
Connecticut. The object of the visit
to the city of these members of the
Committee was understood to be to call
at Mr.. Tilden's residence, to obtain a
final decision, once for all, from Mr..
Tilden's own lips, as to whether he
would accept the Democratic nomina-
ton for the presidency. The commit
tee all decline to give any details of
the interview, but the New York Star
says: If any opinion was to be
gathered from their conversation on
other topics, however, it was that the
visit had been eminently satisfactory. )"
A prominent member of the commit
tee, with the distinct understanding
that his name should not be disclosed
has made the following statement:
"Mr. Tilden's nearest friends are
Hon. John Bigelow and Andrew H
Greene. The latter has been long re-.
garded here rs the custodian of the
Governor, receiving visitors both at
Grammercy Park and at Greystone
TO these gentlemen is attributed the
management of the bureau to forward
the Tilden movement in the South. i
am not personally aware, nor do be-
lieve that Mr.Tilden himselfhas taken
n single step Of any nature whatever
looking to that result. Indeed, all the
circumstances point to the conclusion
that he has preferred to let matters
take their own course. What his
friends may have done is of course an.
other matter entirely, and one which
can only be explained on the ground
of their intense desire to see the. party
succeed in electing Democratic Pres
ident.n
The same gentleman further said
that he considered the wisest step the
party could take would be the nomi-
A0eAoh Oi MI lOT Tile EedSOD
that it would clear away embarrass.
ment and obstacles now in the way
His nomination is the one poIitica
event the Republicans dread. They
confidently expect, however, that with
their usual surprising faculty for blum
dering, the Democrats will take up /
new candidate. ......
While he desired what he stated tC
be regarded as entirely unofficial, the
following was said: II have the bes
reasons in the world for stating tha
were spontaneous nomination ten
dered, Mr.. Tilden would not refuse tt
be candidate"
This ought to be conclusive of the
long vexed question. If the commit
teeman has the best reasons in the
world" for his statement. what cal
those reasons be, but a declaration o.
consent from Mr.. Tilden's own lips.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
snatched from the Grave.

My wife was at the brink of the
grave. She had been given up to die
by three of Allegheny City's best ply
sicians. They all pronounced her dis.
ease Consumption. Her finger nails
and lips were blue was pulseless at
the wrist; we were all called to wit
ness her death. AT this moment a
aeighbor brought in DR.. Hartman, who
prescribed teaspoonful of PERUNA
every hour. She improved from the
first dose, and in a week she was up,
and now Qess than six months) she is
well. See page 80 in the ellis of Life, -
book you can get gratis from your
druggist. If not, address DIR. Hartman,
Osborn, Ohio.
T. S. EBERLEIN, South Chicago, Ill.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

cause Lincoln has done great service
for his country? Is it because he has
been prominently identified with and
instrumental in winning great victor
les for the Republican party? Is it
because he is the originator of any
measure of any Importance to the peo-
pie? What act in public or private
life has he been the father of or identi-
fed with to make him prominent be-
fore the people? What service has he
renderc d to endear him to his country
men? He has made a good Secretary
of War. Further than this-what? -?
Can we arrive at but one conclusion
for this apparent outburst, and that is
he is the son of the lamented Presi-
dent Lincoln.
ARTHUR'S CHANCES.
Mr.. Arthur now has about $40 votes
or within Al of a majority of the Re
publican Convention. Mr.. Blaine has
about 230, although some of his more
sanguine friends claim as high as 36C
for him. They made the same claims
in 1880, but in none of the thirty five
ballots did he come within ninety five
of majority. This year he will moi
have as many votes as he received al
Chicago, and will be second choice o.
very few delegates. Fifty of the del
egates who have so far been elected tC
the Convention were among the SOC al
Chicago.
NOMINATED BY REQUEST. . T..
James A. Connolly has been nOmi
mated for Solicitor of the Treasury. He
is about forty-five years old, and is al
present Distria ct Attorney of the South
ern District of Illinois. He was s
Union soldier, with a good record, and
is looked upon as very able lawyer
Henry w. Carman, has been nomi
mated to succeed John J. Knox as
Comptroller of the Currency. He is 8
young bank cashier in Saltwater
Minnesota, and is personal friend o
Senator SaIin and Mr.. Knox himself
to whom he undoubtedly owes his ap
pointment. n..
DELEGATION OF WASHINGTON MONU
MENT.
y joint resolution was reported ia
vorably to the Senate to-day appropri
ating $25, 900 to defray the expenses o
the ceremonies connected with the ap
nrOachiur com pletiOn Of the Washi inc
ton Monument. The Grafton is to bt
delivered by Robert G. Winthrop, who
delivered the Grafton on the occasion
of the laying Oh the corner stone in 1S4S
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
An End to Bone ScraDine

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg,
ILL.,. Says: " Having received so much
benfit from Electric Bitters, I feel it
my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have, had a running
sore on my leg for eight years; my
the bone scraped or leg amputated. 1
used, instead, three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and my leg is now sound
and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at so cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica SaIye at
25c per box by G. p. Reed. i
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

STARK Co. DEM "A tax to be con-
stitutiOnal must be laid for public
purpose. A tax laid for the purpose of
bestOwing money on favored individ-
uais is certainly not for public pur-
poe and cannot be for the public good.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

Influence of the Soil on Health.
The influence of the soil upon the
health of those living upon it. is bro't
out very plainly during the prevalence
of epidemic diseases. That malarial
diseases Qike intermittent fevers) orig
mate from the soil, is already acc, pted;
and recent investiga tions show pretty
conclusively that the germs of Cholera,
Abdominal Typhus, Yellow Fever and
the Plague, are in some way connected
with the soil, which is daily corrobo-
rated by letters from all parts of the
country, stating the marvellous effect
PERUNA has on those diseases, and in
their convalescent state. John E.
Courtney. of Cory, Pa, says: I" L am
still getting better, thanks to your Pc
EUNA. See page "a in Ills of Life.''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

THE Young Mems DemocraticAsso-
citation of Philadelphia, at its annual
meeting on the 9th inst, adopted a
resolution offered by Charles Lagan
formally denounciHg the action of
Congressman Samuel ]. Randall and
other Democrats in voting TO strike
out the enacting clause of the Morri-
son bill.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
cRlGcS, cLYcERlNE SALNE.

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
Try this wonder healer.
guaranteed or money re-
funded. Only 25 cents. For sale by
BEIDING d ARMSTRONG.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

THE Government is annually col
1ecting 500, 900 900 more money from
the people than it has any use for. Yet
the protectionistsoppose any reduction
of the rates OF taxation. They seem
to think the people like to bear the
heavy burden and pay taxes merely
for the fun of the thing. ...a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
DR.. ErazIer's Root Rittars.

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
FL. Waterman. $1.00.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
COURT OF COM MON PLEAS.
May Term, 1884.
HON. WM- T.. SPEAR, JUDGE.
JOHN PORTER, CLERK
WIN. WILL OK, SHERIFF
WIN. WILL OK, SHERIFF
1. T. SIDDALL, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

The May term of the Common Pleas
Court commenced May 5th, 1884.
FIRST WEEKS BUSINESS.
J. w. McGahan was appointed
Curt constable and Il. R. Mason as
Grand Jury constable.
Grand Jury sworn and J. B. York
appointed foreman.
Irving L. Pitkin VS. M. w. Phelps
et al. Judgment by default for 1881 "a
and costs. s #f-r
Aaron S. Robbins ct al VS. j. L.
Brown. Judgment by default for
1886 81 and costs, with interest at per
ce"L.
Josephine w. Brigham vs. Melissa
T.. Norris ct al. P. B. Conant app ,int-
ed guardian ad Item. Order for par.
ti4ion entered.
Erwin G. Converse VS. VIM, Fox.
Settled.
Catherine Walters VS. John Walters.
Dismissed by plff.
Charles Ii. Nash VS. Nancy J. Nash.
Dismissed.
Commissioners Portage Co. VS. p. Y.
n G.. Il. II. Co. Dismissed.
Ann Parsons VS. Harlan P. Parsons
Dismissed by plff.
Marian l.. Hill VS. Isaac P. Hill.
Dismissed.
Eliza Ann Gray VS. Edward II. Cur
tis ct al Judgment for pltf for 81, 2237 2337
and decree for foreclosure of mortgage
Orrin Smythe ct al VS. Geo. w. Fritch
ct al. Dismissed. .t--. i.....
Louisa Soseman VS. r. b. johnson.
Settled. .#-
Martha L: Robinson VS. Alonzo
Newton. Settled.
CASES CONTINUED. g.
Andrews & Co. VS. Samuel p. Merrill.
W. r.. Little vs. Sylvester Webb ct al
The Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. vs.
Georg- Mcknight. .
G. ii. Foster VS. George Linn ct al.
Elihu Luce VS. Sephrena j. Furgeson
Caroline Way ct al VS. John Win
chell ct al.
Cyrus Prentice VS. John Gray ct al
Elisha M. Chapman VS. Gopher A.
Davis.
Wednesday May 7th, the Grand
Jury reported their findings and were
discharged. Indictments as follows
David Ruggles
John kline-Injury to property be-
ing tramp.
VIM. Watkins-Burglary and lar.
ceny
VIM. @. Davis-Selling intoxicating
liquors to an intoxicated person.
John S. Hart-Larceny
VIM. @. Extraordinarily selling
and furnishing Intoxicating liquors tc
minors.
John Schuck-Assault. ......
Edward Durrett-Burglary and lar
ceny.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

THIS Extreme CITeu 1eeIIng we have
in the spring. fall and during the sum
mer denotes torpid liver; we have no
appetite and no ambition. Take DIR.
Jones' Red Clover Tonic; it corrects
these troubles, restores good spirits. 1t
speedily cures dyspepsia, bad breath,
piles, pimples, ague and malaria dis
eases. A perfect tonic, appetizer and
blood purifier. Can be taken by the
most delicate. Price so cents. OF Bel
ding & Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
CRAZY PATCHWORK.

Having large assortment of remnants and
pieces of handsome biocaded silks. satins and
velvets. we are putting them up in assorted
bundles and furnishing them for Crazy Patch
work" Cushions. Mats Tides, &c &c
Package No. lis a handsome bundle of
eXquis te SILKS satins and brOcaded velvets (all
different) Just the thing for the most superb
pattern of tdncy aoork sent postpaid fur rs
cents in postal note I-cent stamps
Package No. 2-Containing three times
rs much as Package No. 1. Sent postpaid for
81 60. These are all of the Gerry finest quality,
and cannot be equalled at any other silk works
in the U. s at three times or prices. They will
please any lady. One order always brings a
dozen more.
Ladies' Manual of Fancy work,
with o illustrations and full instructions tor
artistic fancy werk. handsomely bound. pos t..
paid. so cents. Order Address, THE ROCH-
ESTER SILK co Rochester. N. Y. s17-sw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
Or. Frazier's Magic ointm Q Mt.

A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
skin, rough skin, etc. 1t will remove
that reughness from the hands and
face and make you beautiful. Price
soc. Sent by mail. For sale by H.
Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

THE two cases now pending in the
Supreme Court to test the constitution
ality of the Scott law are set for hear
ing on May 9th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

Detroit Times: Robin Hood stole
from the rich that he might give to the
poor. The tariff steals from the poor
to give to the rich,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
LOOK THIS wA~.

A have taken the pains to purchase the
IA well known Stallion called NORMAN
JOHN. to take the place of my well known
Stallion. Frank, who is now dead JJhn was
sired by the West horse he by the imported
horse Old Sparta Bob. Dam by Old Suffolk
Punch. The Punch stock is too well known in
Richland county. Ohio, to need any recommen-
dation here-which makes Norman John seven
eighthS blood. so far back as we can trace.
DESCRIPTION Norman John stands 16 hands
high, and weighs over 1.60O pounds in good
flesh, ,and is of beautiful Mahogany Bay color
wonderful heavy boned and very short limbs
on him; wi tn black points; tail nearly the size
of a sheaf of rye.
NORMAN JOHN will stand the coming season
as follows: Mondays and Tuesdays, at the ho-
tel barn of Fetus HEM, one mile west of Ran
dolph Center, and Thursdays, Fridays and Sat.
urdayS at the subscriber's two miles south of
Ravenna and three -tourths Of mile east,
TERMS $1,000 10 insure; Season. IS 90; Sim
gle Service, $500 Insurance to be paid in sew
en- months. Or as soon as the mare is known to
be with foal. Persons parting with mares be-
fore known to be with toal, or not attending
regularly, will, in all cases, forfeit the insur-
ance,
No accountability for accidents. but the best
of care will be taken.
1874 S. CRAIG ROoTsTowN. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15
The Press Tor $3.50 q Year,
sn Advance.

THE Republican National Conven-
tion will assemble in the city of Chi
cago two weeks from next Tuesday,
when the grand racket will begin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

The bill to repeal the irOn-clad oath
30 called, has passed both houses of
Congress and only needs the Presi-
dents signature to become law.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-15

THE undersigned having been employed as
l. Agent for the sale of the Real Estate in
Ravenna Village. belonging to the heirs of
Benjamin Tappan, deceased. no w offers for sale
TWENTY-FOUR VALUABLE VILLAGE
LOTS,
situate on south side of East Main Street Said
Lots are laid ont in the most convenient shape
possible, there being an alley between each tier
of Lots. and they are on high ground, giving
good drainage. Surrounding buildings first
class
For price and terms, call at Office of
N. Fl. SMITH,
Ia-4w Real Estate Agent,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29
LOVES LIFE.

They stood alone in the light Of the vest, He said that he loved her well He loved her well, bat she loved the best; There vas none but the birds 10 tell.
 Sweet day sang they.
 Sweet day sweet day The blue bells nodded in leafy g,en, The waters were laughiag n song. And birds were singh .ng tbe deeds of men When the world knele never wrong. He whispered .os. n her wiling ear Thou art dcare- than life 10 me. " I ere were none but tae laughing ~ateTs
 near, None but the birds 10 see.
 All, Jay sang they.
 Al, day. al, day T he blue-bells lad the'r heads 10 Fest The birds flew over the ave: And the hear. Of tie woman who loved tkt
 best, Lay still in her silent grave. Fer the love O. the man sho iovrd her yell, Lived bu, ,bc life oi the far blu, bell.
 tImeJ P44Hitf. - Y. .. Iirsk J,s,r~cSdf
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-03-29

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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09
THE Philadelphia North Ame

THE Philadelphia North American
seasonably recalls page of history
regarding the tariff legislation of the
past, as follows
There was no wide difference of
opinion among public men as re-
spected the tariff up TO 1882. Gen.
Jackson was elected as a protective
tariff man. The fact that he weakly
succumbed to the demands of south
ern free traders after his second cleo
ton does not affect the status of the
tariff issue of that time. Important
concessions were made to the free
trade wing of the party, not from
conviction, but from desire to con-
cilIate the oligarchy.
Thus business suffered the most
complete eollaI seit has ever suffered
in this country in 1887. The Wings
came up in 1871 and gave us the
high tariff of 1912. Business revived
at once, and the country seemed to
have entered upon an era of pros
perity. So convinced were the
masses that a protective tariff was
absolutely necessary that Mr.. Polk
postured as friend of the tariff of
1912 during his candidacy. The cry
here in Pennsylvania was Polk,
Dallas and the tariff of 1927" Mr..
Polk could not have been elected
had he declared for a revenue tariff
simply. But no sooner mad he taken
his seat than he began to play the
traitor. The tariff of 1916 was the
outcome of this treason. The pinch
of 1878 flung the traitors partly
out of power But the tariff remain
ed to vsx the country. The country
Jagged behind in every branch OF
growth from the day the tariff of
lS46 began to take effect until the
Republicans came in and enacted
the tariff of 1868. The result of the
tariff OF 1916 was seen in the decline
OF prosperity which eliminated in a
collapse IN 1857, and the doubling
up of the public debt during the ad-
Dinlstration of Mr.. Buchanan. Our
revenues were at such low ebb
during the term of the latter that
money had to be borrowed at a ruin
Gus shave to pay the ordinary ex-
penses Uf the government. Even
then Mr.. Buchanan went out leaving
a considerable floating debte in the
shape of bills payable. OF course it
viii not be admitted that this bears
upon the question of tariff policy.
Oh, no. IL happened so. 1t was a
coincidence. That is the usual way
of disposing of the question on its
merits."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09
A Hunters Tale.

LOWELL, Mass, January 5.-Ar-
thur Legrand Stafford, who claimed
to be q natural son of a distinguish
ed English Earl, landed in New York
from an Inman steamer during the
latter part of November last. At
the St. Nicholas Hotel he met a
sporting Southerner named Schwartz
and they decided to 90 to Lake
Pamadumcook, in Maine, hunting
and fishing. On the way they stop
ped at Bangor, Me-, where Stafford
made the acquaintance of a Miss
Grace, of New York. They became
sincerely attached to each other, and
when Stafford left for the woods
they had plighted tretn. On the
afternoon of December 81 Stafford
left the camp with his rifle for a
stroll Shortly after severe storm
set in, and Stafford did not return.
Schwartz and the guide went to find
him, but were then unsuccessful.
Early in the morning of New Years
Day, about three miles from camp.
they found Stafford in the firm EN-
braced of a she bear, both frozen
stiff. A knife was sticking in the
left fore shoulder of the bear. 4
short distance away a halfgrown cub
with n knife wound in its heart,
was discovered. The guide said
Stafford had attacked the cub first,
and was then set upon by the she
bear. Schwartz went to Bangor and
told his fate to Miss Grace. The
poor girl lost her reason, and will be
sent to an insane asylum tomorrow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09

REPORTS come from Washington
that Mr.. Samuel J. Randall will
make an attempt to prevent his
Democratic brethren from commit
ting hari kari, by as speedily as
possible reporting the appropriation
bills, pushing them through under
the whip, and then adjourning.
This is a shrewd plan to postpone
action on the tariff until after the
election, but We opine that Mr.. Ran
dali is reckoning without the host.
The free trade element that beat him
for Speaker will not be readily chok-
ed of, and if it is not scared from
Its plans by the aroused sentiment
of the country, midsummer will find
the Democratic majority yet discuss
ing the proposed reduction OF the
tariff, and driving the last nail in the
coffin OF Its party.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09
The Arctic BiiZzard.s

CHICAGO, January 4.-This has
been the coldest day of the present
winter. The thermometer stood at
IA below at a. m. At II it rose to
12', and at ! o'clock it had fallen
again to II below. At Omaha the
thermometer is quoted at II below,
and at Dubuque at 260 below at 9
this morning. The extreme cold
weather yesterday and last night
retarded all passenger and freight
trains. The mails from all quarters
of The country are delayed in their
arrival to day from three to sixteen
hours. At l this afternoon the
thermometer stood at 150 below
zero.
MINNEAPOLIS, January 4.-Spec-
ials confirm the reports of the cold
est weather for years. At Braineard
at six this morning the mercury was
420 below. At Fond du Lac 30o
below. In this city tonight it is %
below and going down. Last night
it ranged from 80 to 35 below. 1t is
believed tonight it will touch a
lower mark.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09

AT the last session of Congress
Senator "Cerro Gordo" Williams, of
Kentucky, opposed extending the
bonded period on whisky. He is
now a candidate for reelection and
the whisky men are having their
innings. They are fighting him
viciously, and have combined their
strength on Congressman Blackburn,
who last year worked hard in their
interests. Williams is reported to
be spending large snms of money,
but the strong combination ofwhisky
men will be likely to oversize his
pile. Bourbon is King in Kentucky,
and it looks as if the old Senator
will be downed. Speaker Carlisle Is
now spoken Of as a compromise can
didate. The caucus will be held on
the 10Th of this month.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09
Fight With Horse Thieves.

LITTLE Rock, December 29.-For
a long time past the northwestern
part OF this State and the northern
part OF Missouri have been infeste d
by horse thieves, whose headquar
ters it is believed have been at Cane
Girardeau, Mo. A farmer named
Mr. Kimball, living in North
Missouri, had three horses stolen.
and, organizing a posse of seven,
started In pursuit of the thieves. who
numbered three, and who were over
taken near Forsyth, Mo. The thieves
turned on their pursusrs and snarp
fight ensued. Two of the pursuers
were seriously injured, while two of
the thieves, James and Andrew Da-
Wis, formerly residents of Cape Cir
ardeau, were shot dead, and the
third one fatally wounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-09

THE Democratic free trade iourn-
mails have lately been chuckling over
the depression of the iron trade in
this country, and sneeringly point
ing to it as evidence that protection
is failure. With the advent of the
new year comes the news from Eng
land of heavy failures among the
iron men there, two firms having
gone under with liabilities amount
ing to seven million of dollars, and
ten other mills having been com
PEELED to suspend. So it is very ev-
ident that free trade does not save
its followers from bankruptcy. Over
production aud an over-stocked
market hPye affected the trade, both
in this country and in England, the
only difference being that the big
failures take place in free trade Eng
land, whereas if we had free trade.
as is proposed by the Democrats,
they would take place in this coun-
try.