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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29
His Pulse Needs Toning Up.

1--WE are running pretty fast now,
amt we?" said drummer to his COM
panion, as the train whizzed along at
lively rate. ..At least thirty miles an
hour" replied the other. Thirty
miles! We amt going less than mile
minute" ''You are way off. We
are not going q bit faster than thirty
five miles an hour st the outside. I've
been riding on trains for twenty years..
and YOU can't fool me ON the speed. /,
I've got it down so fine l can tell With
in mile or two just how fast we are
running?"
"You can. eh?" replied the first
speaker; "you think you have it down.
fine, eh? Now, I'll just bet you $5 l
can guess closer to the number Of sec-i
onds it takes us to run from one mile.
post to another than you can. Is it a
go?' It was q "go." The money was
put I'D in another drummer's hands,
and he took out his watch and stood up
in the aisle so neither of the wagerers
could see his ticker. The passengers
who had overheard the conversation
gathered around to see how the bet
would come out. AS white mile post
whizzed past the window tho referee
cried "Now!'
The contestants looked out of the
window at tho line of wire fence and
procession OF fast-dsappcaring tele-
graph poles. ''Time!" cried the drum
mer in the aisle as the next mile post
showed itself one tieeting instant. Ev-
ery eve was turned to the makers of
the wager. According to agreement
they were to write out the number OF
seconds they guessed and hand the pa
per to the referee. The man who ''had
it down tine' did this very promptly.
| but the one who had started the con-
yersation was slow. He had some fig
uring to do with his lead pencil.
There was considerable excitement
among the on-lookers, and several side
bets were made. In y few moments
the drummer had completed his calu-
lations, and the referee announced:
"Charley puts it at one minute and
forty seconds. Bob makes it one min
ute and twenty-five seconds. The act
ual time by the watch was one minute
and twenty-four seconds. Bob wins"
The man who chad it down fine" but
missed it by fifteen seconds and lost his
money took his defeat in good humor,
but begged Bob to tell him how he had
worked It. 81 hadn't ought to give it
away" said Bob. "cause I've been
maxim about $15 week with it all
winter. usually hit it to the second.
but this time forgot that I'd had only
one drink this morning" ''What has
YOUR drinks got to do with 1t, I'd like
to know?" "Why. you see, it takes at
least four drinks to settle my pulse
down so can rely on it to the very
second"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29
Business Cards.
p. B. CONANT,
/, PHELPA

TTORNEY AT LAW, Ravenna, O..
"a Once in blackstone Block, North CHEST
nut street, Ravenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29

'It is strange" said commuter to
a passenger who occasionally travelled
on the same road, sit is strange that l
have never seen your wife with YOU"
"Is that SOP" Yes; I'm sure she Of
ten takes this train; in fact, l saw her
only day or two ago, didn't II"
VERY likely" was the curt reply.
"Well, didn't want to be too inquisi-
tive, but I'd really like to know why
you never travel together" "On ac-
count of economy" ''How SOP" 'Be-
cause we've only one ulster between
us. ."-TraUeter'S Magazine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29

A TrORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IN LAW, O1ice over Peter Kings Grocery,
West Main St., Ravenna. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29
The Old Arctic Rubbers.

How shabby my old rubber arctics are grow
The days of their usefulness will soon be
Ger,
How well I remember, twas blowing and
The day that I carried them home from the
store.
Both Virgins and vennor predicted snort
The north wind was bowling and fast the
snow fell,
I bought them and paid for them two ana
quarter.
The Old arctic rubbers that served me so
well;
The Old arctic rubbers, the tannel-lined rub
The old arctic rubbers that served me so
well.
They gave me protection whenever bl1z-
Meath snow drifts. knee-high, hid the side
walk, and street,
And daily, while humorous exchanges scls-
sored,
They lay near the legs of the desk at my
For Gus pidores often they served witty fell
Who came to the sanctum old stories to
And ladies stood in them dripping umbrel-
The old arctic rubbers that served me SO
we'll;
The old arctic rubbers the tannel-lIled rub
berS,
The old arctic rubbers that served me SO
well.
The buckles that formerly glittered like
spangles
Are rusty and broken, their ruin complete;
The sides of the soles and the heels describe
angles
That make me look bow-legged when walk
ing the street,
But, though they're a wreck now in sole, heel
and upper,
Some hungry goats appetite yet they may
quel,
By furnishing him with a breakfast or sup
per,
The old arctic rubbers that served me SO
well;
The old arctic rubbers, the tannel-lined ruO-
bers.
The old arctic rubbers that served me SO
well.
-Somerville Journal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29

In Russia child is born every eight
seconds, and human being dies every
eleven seconds. Sixty per cent. of tho
young children die before they are five
years old, .------I
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-29
G. ID. INGELL
2. w. MAXSON,

superior facilities for making collections in
ali parts of the United States. once over
First National Bank, Garrettsville, Ohio,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

The Maine Conference of the Unitarian
church will be held with the First Parish in
Portland. commencing October 9TH and
continuing three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

caucus of the peoples party is to be
held at the aldermen'S rooms next Saturday
evening. to choose delegates to the State
convention at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01
Is HE THE MAN?
John Baker of Albion Ar
rested for the Murder of
Mrs. Newell Tuck.

on the 9TH day Of September the usually
ouiet town of Albion was shocked by the
report that the wife of one OF its most re-
.pected citizens had been found dead 10
water closet at her own home, and that marks
of violence were plainly discernable on the
person Of the deceased. The unfortunate
victim Of this foul deed was the wife of Mr..
Newell Tuck. most estimable woman who
had alwas bourne an enviable reputation, es-
teemed and respected by everybody, At
once the attention of all was directed to fer
reting out the villain who had committed the
act Although there was not at the time any
direct evidence which could be obtained to
fasten the crime on anyone, certain circum-
stances pointed to the person of one John
Baker, an ex-State prison convict, who re-
sided about one mile from the Tuck resi-.
dence. One of the strongest indications of
guilt on the part of Baker was the fact that
when the officers went to his residence after
him to testify at a coroners inquest he was
found secreted under some quilts in closet
ana dppefIeu very NERVOUS. OlHce the cor
oner's jury pronounced the verdict that Mrs.
Tuck came to her death by strangulation at
the hand Of some unknown person." the
matter has been allowed to rest in hopes that
some drec, clue might be obtained until yes
terday, when Marshal True of Hallowell went
over to Albion 10 company with Officer Jep.
son and arrested Baker, bringing him to the
Jail in this city. Last night journal man
had an interview with Mr.. Tuck, the hus-
band Of the murdered woman, in which ne
expressed great confidence in being able at
the hearing to produce evidence enough to
have the prisoner bound over. The many
stories which Baker has told about the affair
shows that there is something wrong and
points strongly towards his being the guilty
party. tie will be arraigned before judge
Andrews this forenoon at II o'clock in the
jail Office and testimony taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

We are promised great change in fashion
this tall Manifold draperies are to be
taboocd; all pulled drapings. must go. The
princess j. 10 be brought into favor, and as "A
novelty, the back is to be carried down
where the piais can be formed, and thus
carried nearly TO the foot, and if a draped
basque the skirt is to flushed all around in
deep hollow plaits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01
Redmund, Barry tonight.
loo Doses One Dollar

Is inseparably connected with Hoods Ssrsa-
parilla, and is true of no other medicine 1t
Is an unanswerable argument as to strength
and economy, while thousands testify to its
superior blood-purifyiug and strengthening
qualities. A bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
contains 100 doses and will last month,
While others will average to last not over a
week, Hence. for economy, buy Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

There will be a meeting of the Blaine
Guards at their hall tonight at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

Royal Quimby arrived in this city yester-
day, and will take charge of Hotel North
to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01
iHarrtfo.

In Wind ,or, sept q. by Rev. :. Bickmore, Mr..
Robert b. Jewell 10 Miss Clara l.. Goddng both OF
Windsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-01

The Alvin JosIin company left yesterday
on the 10 80 \. NJ. train, fer Brunswick,
where they played last night.
The Blaine Cadets are requested to meet
at Union Hall. this evening, in full uniform
for drill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29
PREHISTORIC STATUES.
Interesting Discoveries IN the souh racih,

Interesting Discoveries IN the south Pacific.
A Washington letter TO the Philadelphia
Times says: An official communication re-
ceiyed nj the Navy Department announces
the discovery on Raplnui or Easter Island
on charts in longitude li0' west and lati-
Jude ~ south, buried in the depths
OF the vast wilderness Of waters Of
the South Pacific, Of colossal statues
and images rudely carved in stone.
This remarkable find OF archaeological
remains on a small island hundreds OF miles
away from any continent puzzles the
learned scientists OF the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition and the National Museum. Profess
sor Baird says on the subject: Gin the
present advanced state Of chronological sell
ence these monuments are OF the highest
importance. They will throw light on the
somewhat mysterious manner in which this
island received is population"
The DISCOVERIES Of these remarkable re-
mains Of prehistoric and an advanced
people in part Of the world synonymous
with cannibalism and savage life were the
officers Of the German guuboat Hyena,
while on trip from Valparaiso 10 the Sa-
moan islands. The commander OF this YES
sci. While thus cruising in the South Pa
cifc. subsequently received orders from
his Government 10 visit Easter Island
and 10 secure these specimens. The
accounts received by our Government
indicate that the vessel remained at
the island but a few days, but during that
time the German officers made considera-
BILE collection and cOpious notes. The re-
suits OF their preliminary labors have been
embraced in pamphlet, which is reported
at the Smithsonian Institution 10 contain
large amount OF valuable information. The
German Government, it is understood, are
making preparations to send an expedition
to Easter Island with q corps OF scientists
and engineers TO sketch the island, survey
the ground. and TO make plans and sections
OF the prehistoric buildings and ruins.
our own Government has also taken
steps to secure some OF these valuable re-
mains for lis own large and valuable eth
biological collections representing the pre-
historic aud known races OF this hemi-
sphere. Instructions have already been
sent TO Admiral Upsbur. IN command OF
the South Pacific squadron, TO send one OF
his vessels on cruise in the direction OF
Easter Island and to make such eXplora-
iions, collections, and reports rs he may
think important IN the interests OF his
Government. IL is understood that the
Government OF France is also turning its
attention TO this island with view to the
establishment Of a protectorate.
II is reported in the accounts given by
the German vessel that the island, which l.
small. Is strewn with large stone images
and scnlpturcd tablets. The Smithsonian
has offered 81 each Tor prehistoric skulls
with the lower jaw. The few people Of
Polynesian extraction who inhabi, the
island know nothing about the scuipiured
remains found. and even tradition gives
no account OF people living there when
their ancestors arrived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29
An Insurance Prosler. Solved.

An atlanta telegram sass; The settle.
ment Of ownership Ia the surplus fund OF
the mutual Insurance companies. which
hss just been decided in the ease against
the Muiull Insurance Company OF Athcls.
/, one Of great importance 10 the entire in.
,urancc interest Of the United states. In
looking for precedent> upon which 10 act,
Edward Atkinson. 81 Massachusetts,, was
consulted. He gave il 81 hi, opinion that
neither in Europe nor in the United states
had such sque>tion ever been decided. The
plea of the ''hpsod isolicY-holders. that
they ws-c entitled TO a share in the di.tri.
hutton propoftionate to the premiums paid.
was sustained hy the supreme Court OF the
Slate. which ordered di,tiibs,ion on that
basis, lea,ln the court below 10 decide
upon The amount which the Company
might retain a. prudential fund. That
court hiss Just desidcd that eSlo, 700 may
be 80 retained. The remainder being dis
fributcd ander the supreme Court deci-
sion. Before submitting TO this decision
thu officers Of the company satisfied then.
selves that further legal opposition was
useless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29
4 FRIGHT IN the STAR THEATRE.
\ Clumsy Attendant Spots the Play scene in
IrNinc's Hamlet.


Everything worked beautifully with the
mimic play scene in the third act OF Mr..
Irving's performance Of Hamlet" last
night until the KIM babe the mock
drama cease, and Polonius. IN re-
Sponsc to hi masters bidding. called per-
empt0rly for Light, lights lights "
Then one Of the lOrch-bcarers. hurrying OF,
tipped the spirit-lamp on hiS torch directly
in front OF the miniature stage. \ blazing
spot on the stage created alarm. Some o.
the actors, nIrrying in, stamped on the
flames TO put them out, md many persons
in the audience rose from their seats. Mr.
Irving turned. with some surprise. 10 sec
" hat caused the disturbance. but without
moving from his place kept right along in
his scene OF frenzy with ll0raiio.
The upper gallery was packed with poo
PIE. who began a stampede for the doors at
The first scent OF danger. Gentlemen M
the stalls and boxes cried " sit down :"
For an instant one half Of the house tried
to convince the other bali that there wasn't
any danger. The usbers few to the side
exits ard awaited orders. The players
busted themselves putting out the fire. and
MI. Irving talked on ~ though the entire
house was listening to him IN rapt
attention. The players who were pro-
pCrly "On'' the scene were conspicuous
i'm their efforts to alav both the eN-
element and the flames. Miss Terry, in
Ophe,ia's robes, fastened in from the
wings. babe the ladies calm their fears
with one swoop Of her hand, and then
"bo,>ed" the little volunteer ire depart
ment. In very few minutes the fire was
put out. and the audience quoted down
again. The presence OF mind Of few
cool-headed people prevented panic. Mr..
Irving did not lose In, head nor 4 moment
Of hi, time. but the effectiveness OF his
scene Was completely spoiled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29

murt he sp<ut Y hsn Il reaches the mu5xieo 9!
the ruu. No. 2 claims No. ~ iHsNsfat'ou q
The men runaine Il not 70 TIE poin', thsy
not running upon ANYTHING running OF NOV
TOE 10 opposite directions. No. Mns.
sraies By vuppcsiug man 70 .sast 70 nc
forward part OF . Wagon one mhe 'oug spe-
Ing drawn forward At the same speed ne
roes) and running 10 the rear or end poaru
Of the wagon. When thf wagon sloppee
be Womb have gone mile. the wagon =
mile. and he would I've at the same pom.
where be started, bu; at the otae5 emu OF
the Wagon; that the bail Iwould nave 20
travel two miles in order 70 De one mile
from the muzzle Of the gun, ~ NO.
sIs,ms. j.. NJ W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29

According To the latest census 1SSl) the
population 0i It. Petersburg numbered
SOL 900 inhabitants, or an increase OF 2D0,-
coo IN two years. The adhcrents of the
non.C Christian religions were 10000, OF
whom 1886 were Jews. Besides the
mother tongue g different idioms We're
spoken. There were >, 300 civil officer. OF
state. $4,000 military men, and 1000 menu
bers OF the clergy. According to the pro-
visions OF the Ministry OF Public IrSirllc-
ton the receipts for 1855 were calculated
at 1888. 032 rublc>, being an increase OF
$4,000 rlIbles a. compared with 1854. The
total expenditure was calculated AZ 20.500.-
rubles, or an increase OF sos. 400 rubes -
compared with the last return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29
That Cana0n-Rall-- Discussion Nv "a
Dozen Mechanics.

10 hs Editor Of The Globe:
Mr. James Farley's question regarding
the location OF cannon-bali Hred simulta-
neously with the starting Of the cannon IN
the opposite direction, each 10 20 mile IN
minute, etc., has created quite discus
sion and controversy among ten OF dozen
Of mechanics OF my acquaintance. They
request me to state the answers - you
No. claims the ball goes mile.
is at the end of the minute one
mile from the muzzie Of the gun aud two
miles from the breech. The ball getting
momentum OF ons mile in . minute at the
siarting-poinf. must 30 mile from that
point regardless Of the movement OF the
gun. claiming IL rs the ether side claim the
ball wa. ~ step at the muzzle OF the gun
uhe gun being mile long, having spent
Itself. ~ they clam. would have been the
sans as stationary, the gun alone moving:
or. In 4 homely expression Of IL, pulling
the gun out from uader the ball. The
starting-point OF the hall must be that over
which was the srcech OF the gun when
bred. According 10 No. Z (as II
locke to No. y. the starting
point would he where the lreech OF
the gun was after the first minute. No.
illustrating II by two men starting at
given point and running equally fast In OPP
posite directions, ETC.; IN 4 word, No. /
elaine the ball Is one mile from where il
starred, one mile from the muzzIe OF the
gun, and two miles from the brecch. No.
2 claims the ball Is at the muxzle Of tho gun
Al The end OF the minute. The gun being
ONE mile long, and the bali getting a mo-
Gentuta Of speed 70 carry 4 mile, only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29
THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
The Republicans Busy Trying 10 Iigur
Themselves into a Majority.

Themselves into a Majority.
\ springfield (Iil.) special to the World
Of November 18th SAYS: Much speculation
j. INDUCED in here rs to what the State
Canyassiug Board will do in the matter Of
the Brand-Leman contest in the Sixth
legislative district. ~ near ~ can be
learned IRON interviews with the leaders
on both sides. the probabilities are that the
tanyassing Board, which is Republican.
will decide that 1t has the power TO con-
slider the evidence laid before u touching
the genuineness of ih2 return from the
Second precinct, Eighteenth ward. II it
20 decides, there seems little doubt that il
win refuse to give a certificate TO Brand.
the Democrat. and give il insteadto Leman,
the Republican. This would make the
State Legislature tie on Joint ballot
The action Of kmpp (Democrat) OF the
Thirteenth Legislative district, in present.
ing a elaim 81 fraud in the Fourteenth
ward VI Chicago. which elected another
Democrat. gives the state Cauyasslng Board
an opportunity 10 say that II cannot decide
between them and 10 refuse a certificate 10
either. This would give the Republi.
cans one majority on Joint ballot
and enable them 10 elect United
STATES senator 10 succeed Logan. }. IL.
Oberly, Chairman OF the Democratic
State Central Committee. says he is inclined
to the opinion that some such plan il on
foot. From the happy spirit shown by the
Republicans. including Long" Jones.
I Chairman OF the Republican State Commit
tee. this snpposltion j. strengthened.
II j. currently rumored that the United
/ states grand jury has decided to draft H.
dictments against the judge, and clerks Of
/ OF election in the second precinct, Eigh-
tenth Ward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29

1tf ~ aln6eu oyoxe - ~ pyoseu4 ppsitiou.
~ NJ M etblnG hyn he eYnBd en3nxyot
Sleya. Anso09 4N,tA. Cor ~ Two pfcvt0,ss
yesss ~ made M shining way, a0d Regn-
In y Nh cole bslxht eomp6nlon.
The fiehs accession o3 Jupiter On the ut
h ion. 2gm, bin inclination i 100 ~ north,
Ms diameter y 3a>> H.. and he Il IN .he con
ptsllntIcn Leo.
jupiter rises On the lei new miunie- a.
ger VI o'eiock In tho evening. On TIE $50
/ he Stscs soon alter O'Clock.
rrsrs "a morning, star. She y SIN
charming object In the eastern ny fox two
hours before sunrise; and ~ briuant
enough to hold her place 10 the say tii' u
IS nearly time FOR tho sun 70 appear.
Though nor ms.re Is sepslbfy Johannesburg,
asd she " perhaps lifte Hess brilliant IMAM
Jupiter, tho two planets are Deaushni 70
behold. ~ they TRAD the cesestiai read, re-
|. manning Visible after all the stars have dis
anneayed In the increasing morning hzbr
Tbe voyember dawns were made lovely BY
the pyeseucc OF the two bright orbs. The
Ixssn,,,er dawps win DC equally lovely
from their continued presence, and OBJ
.eryers viii not need 10 rise very early 10
s,e present nj the exhibition.
The tight ascension II Venus on the fst
Il i4h.4iIm., her Jeclination " ~ % south,
her diameter IL MA and she IL In the con-
stelati0n Virgo. Venus rises on the LIST at
I O'Clock in the morning; on the 3Ist she
rises not lar from a quarter after o'clock.
Neptune ~ evening star after The f2.b.
The evening stars are in tse majority, num-
herring op the list Mars, Mercury, Neptune,
and Saturn.
The.rigbt ascension OF Neptune on the
1st is 30. I7m.. bis decliDafion IL 1Go ~
north, his diameter is 2''.G, and he Is To the
constellation Taurus.
Neptune sets on the ist at half-past
O'Clock in the morning; on the 3lst, he sets
at haIf-past 3 O'Clock.
TIE NOON.
The December moon fulls on the % at
2 O'Clock in the evening. The moon Is at
her nearest point 10 Saturn on the Sd. aud
10 Jupiter on the sth. She Is IN conJunc-
f,on with VEINS on the morning Of the
18th At thirty.scven minutes after O'Clock.
passing 10 iy> north. The morning stars
and the roaming moon win form lovely
celestial picture especially soon after the
appearance Of the two actors 10 the scene.
The moon paws her respects 10 Mars on the
18Th. the day after her change, and 10 Mer-
curry on The 10Th. On the 18th she Is in
conjunction with Neptune, and she passes
saturn for the second time in December on
the 30fb.
Our satellite hides no large star from the
view Of observers in tbs belt OF the earth's
territory. But observers farther north.
between the limiting parallels OF 800 and
so. will be privileged 10 behold on the
2gth the occIlltation by the moon OF Alpha
Tauri. or the brilliant first magnitude star
A1ebaran. which Il the next best thing 10
the oecuhation OF planet.