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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Napoleon III. and America.

M. Houssaye in his memoirs" gives
some interesting accounts of Napol-
cons admiration for American genius.
Napoleon I'LL admired American
genius because it is creative genius;
he grew indignant over French char
acter that humiliates itself more and
more in order that a man may become
a State official, whether a minister or a
stone breaker on the highways. Turn
ing toward King jerome and Prince
Murat he said: i am sure you have
not come to st. Cloud this morning
solely to drink Suresnes wine, you
must have, as usual, your pockets fill
ed with requests-one for decoration,
one for license to sell tobacco, one
for Senatorship. What pity! Why
do not those people make fortuneP
That is true liberty, instead of striving
to enter the service of the State and
spend their lives in slavery. Ameri-
cans grated upon Englishmen are real
freemen; they are the masters of the
universe because they are their own
masters. For example, when | was in
New York 1 dined at a table d'hote
beside poor devil who had no shirt
to his back, but who fascinated me by
the daring of his schemes. 1t was ex-
travagant, but sublime. That high
toned, penniless fellow, who in France
would have died tax-collector or a
quill-driver in an administrative de-
partment, possessed, one year later.
$12, 600, 900 in cash. And he had not
stolen the money. either. One day he
was an hour late at the table d'hote,
SO he said to us by way of an apology:
You see, have made fortune AS
we looked at him rather obviously, for
he had not yet bought shirt, he
spread upon the table roll of paper
upon which he had drawn the plan of
Q city of $4,000 inhabitants, with
churches. fountains. squares and mon
uments-a stock exchange not being
forgotten, of course. All this was
fairy-like, but reasoned out to perfec-
ton; it was a real city of the future.
such as we shall have some day in
France. My man had not confined
himself to designing the town, but had
purchased tho ground upon which to
build it, and made his contracts with
masons and gardeners. They were
about to lay the foundations and make
the streets. And your city will rise
like Thebes. when Amphion played
upon the 1yree' Yes, and they will
not build as in Europe, one house at a
time; all will be commenced on the
same day and completed at the same
time And, after q pause. What
tell you now, continued Napoleon ILL.,.
sounds Hke tale, but our feliow-diner
was in earnest; he had secured the
refusal of the site, and shown the con-
tracts to bankers, who perceived that
there was a fortune in the affair for
themselves as well rs for him; all of
them took Gle bit in their teeth, and
thus the country reckoned an addi-
tional state. On that day promised
myself that on my return to Paris-a
thing l never doubted-I should re-
build the capital of capitals. and this L
shall do with Gods help"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
LEGAL NOTICE,

CHERMAN w. STOFFER, who resides III
- Palestine Texas and Sheriden StOffer
who resides at Ottawa Kansas, heirs at law OF
John u. StO1Ier. deceased, will take notice
that William PauluS. administrator of the
estate of John X. Stofler. deceased. on
the first day of June, A. ID 1885, filed
his petition in the Probate Court within
and for the County OF Portage and Stale
of Ohio. alleging that the personal estate OF
said dcccdent is insufficient to pay his debts
aud the charges OF administering his estate
that he died seized in lee simple OF the follow
ing described real estate: Situate in the Town
ship of Suneld, County of Portage, and State
of Ohio, tn witt Known as being a part of lot
number seventeen, and is bounded north and
east by the lot lines, south by lands of WILDER
Coburn, and west by land of WILDER COburn
and Joel COburn. containing forty eight acres,
more or less.
EThe prayer of said petition is for sale of
said premises for the payment of the debts and
charges aforesaid. The persons hrst above
mentioned will furth II take notice that they
have been made parties defendant to said petit
tion, and that they are required to answer to
the same On or before the 9TH day of kovem-
ber A. ID. 1925.
WILLIAM PAULUS,
S9l-6W Administrator OF said estate.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Result of a Practical Joke.

A practical joke played upon a Croa-
tin peasant has nearly caused the de-
struction of the chemical laboratory
of the university of Agram. The man
in question, coming with his wife into
Agram, separated from her, agreeing
to meet her few hours later at a cer-
tain place. As she delayed her return
he expressed his anxiety to bystand-
er, who told him, in jest, that his wife
had probably been kidnapped by the
university viyisectors, who made it
their business to cut up women and
children. The wife came up soon al
terward and went home with her hus-
band, but the latter repeated what he
had heard and the results have been
most serious. On Whit Sunday an in
furiated mob of peasants attacked the
laboratory, crying down with the
bell kitchenr' and had to be beaten off
by soldiers. The university has been
watched every day by evil-disposed
crowds. Nenna Cor. London Times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Last Words.

Dear hearts, whose love has been so sweet to
know,
That am looking backward as go.
Am lingering while haste. and in this rain
OF tears of joy am mingled tears of pain,-
! Do not adorn with costly shrub, or tree.
Or howers, the little grave that shelters me.
Let the Wild wind-sown seeds grow up un-
harmed,
And back and forth all Summer, unalarmed,
let all the tiny, busy creatures creep;
txet all the sweet grass its last years tangles
/ keep;
And when, remembering me, you come some
day
And stand there, speak no praise. but only
say,
How she loved usi 1t was for that she was
so deari
These are the only words that shall smile to
hear.
{ HELEN Hunt jackson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Bucklen's ArnicaSalve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
nox. For sale by G. P. Reed, Ravenna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
cRlGcs. cLYcERINE sALvE-

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. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded. Only rs cents. For sale by
RELDINa Il ARMSTRONG.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Executors, Sale of Real Estate

II
i Court of Portage County, Ohio. We will Of
fer for sale. at public auction, on the
31st Day of October, 1885,
between the nous OF one e'ciOck d. m. and
Iour O'Clock p. IN upon the premises. the fol-
lowing described real estate: Situate in the
County of Portage and state of ohio, to wit /;
Known as part of 81 eight acre lot No. u.s.
eighteen in the Village of RaYenna, in said
County, and bounded AS follows: Beginning
at the S. cerner of said lot, and at the
southwest corner of the junction of Main
Street and Sycamore Street, in said Village
thence northerly along the west side OF said
Sycamore street about ~ one chain and s4
links TO post; thence west about (2J two
chains and 81 links, to q post: thence south
parallel with said east line u one chain
and eighty-four links, to the north line of said
Main street; thence easterly along the north
line of said Main Street, about (2) two chains
and "a links. to the place OF beginning, con-
tanning (43-1t0) fOrty-three one hundredths of
an acre of land, more or less. excepting there
rTOm Il strip of land (fn) forty feet wide taken
iromthe west side of said described land.
Appraised at s., ,O00
TermS of sale :-One- third in hand. one-third
in one year, and one third in two years from
day of sale, with interest; the payments to be
secured by mortgage upon the premises sold
S ID. NORTON and
IL VANCE,
Executors OF Margaret Rowell, deceased.
Ravenna, Sept. 26. 1895. s92-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22

Joaquin Miller tells how he and Bret
Harte stood at the tomb of Dickens.
His left hand sought mine in silence"
says Miller, in describing the momen-
tous occasion; ''his eye filled with
tears. We had never been friends
before,n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22

Preston S. Brooks, Jr., SON of the
man who assaulted Charles Sumner, is
a dry-goods merchant at Sewanee,
Tenn. He has the gold cup and the
two gold-headed canes presented to his
father by the southerners. 81 could
never see," he said, recently, why
that little affair of my fathers created
ouch wide interest" s.--s.------.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22

Steubenville derives its name from
Fort Steuben. which occupied the
site Of the town in early times. xs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
1 Few More Points,
1850 S:;:'':s ss;;: S :$:; 5:;;: : =; =: 1884,

we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rockford Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three years. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY, Or HAS ANY RIGHT TO SELL
THEM. 1t seems to us much like boys
play to get angry and advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money to advertise goods not
in stock. Such desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that we have never cursed the place as
ready to he fenced in, because we were
going to leave it. They know that we
are not a travelling experimental insti-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc., OF
the Old Reliable Ravenna Jewellers,
SWift's Block.
WAIT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Special N Office!
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co..

ROCKFORD, ILL, May 18th, 1884.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, of
RavenDa, Sole Agents for the sale of
our Quick Train Railroad Watches in
Portage County, Ohio, we desire to say
that 10 parties other than WAIT BROS.
or their employees, are authorised to
offer these Goods for sale in the terri
tory indicated and that no warranty
whatever attaches to our goods when
offered for sale by Others than our duly
authorised agents. Our goods are sold
directly from the factory, and only
through competent and well known
dealers.
As the movements leave our hands
carefully adjusted and regulated ior
immediate use, we hold ourselves di-
rectly responsible to the wearer OF the
watch for its satisfactory performance,
BUT ONLY WHEN SOLD BY OUR CHOSEN
AGENTS. We understand the extraor-
dinary guarantee of excellence made
by WATT BROS, and given out by
them to the public, and are prepared
to make good the assertions of our
representatives i'm that particular.
RoCKFURD WATCH co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-22
Valuable Property
FOR SALE!

~ VIENNA, situate On North Chestnut Street,
Good Brick House, containing nine rooms,
six closets. and pantry. Good high. dry cellar
under whole house.
Good Frame Barn. Plenty of Water, Seven
and three-fourth acres of land, Over twenty
bearing Apple Trees OF choice iruit. Plenty of
CIR apes, Small Fruit and Shrubbery.
The above property ill be sold cheap.
small part of the purchase money to be
paid down. The balance in ten annual pay
ments, If desired.
<. TWITT.
Ravenna, October 81, 1919. S44
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
ANNAPOLIS. Dec. 10Th. 1885,

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 10th, 1885.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
N l have seized and levied upon a
LOT OF GROUND, No. 81, situated on
North West street, in the City of AM
napolis, rs by 10 feet. improved by q
two story and attic BRICK HOUSE, as
sessed to Joseph A. Jewell, for the year
1883 ard 1884, to satisfy and pay County,
School and State Taxes, due for the year
1888 and 1884, aud will offer fur sale to
the highest bidder for cash at the Court
House door. in the City ofAnnapolis,
On Thursday. s1st day ef December,
at II o'clrck NJ, to satisfy and Pay said
taxes with the interest due thereon and
he cost of these pFocee dings and all
other costs attached thereto.
Amount Of taxes due for the
year 1883, $I665
Amount OF taxes due for the
year 1884. $15.25.
JOHN +. HAMMOND, Col.
diets For years 1883 and 1884.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

THE CAPITAL tenders its thanks to
merchants and others who are liberal
IL availing themselves Of the advan-
tages daily paper presents in reach
ing the public. We are fully prepar-
ed to meet all demands upon as dur
ing the holiday season and at all
other times. With the countenance
and support of our business men lib
orally extended to Us. We can make
the CAPITAL more interesting daily
visitor, still better medium of adj
vertising, and credit TO the city
Advertising enlarges business, en-
ables the publisher to extend bis
means Of obtaining local matters Of
interest. and places within bis reach
9 greater variety Of interesting and
instructive reading for the family cir
Gle. Money spent In patronising .
good newspaper is money well invest
ed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 18th, 1885.
NOTICE Is HERERY GIVEN, That
IN have seized and levied upon a
LOT OF GROUND, situated on Gov
ernor street, in the CITY of Annapolis, %
feet by So beet, improved by y two
story FRAME HOUSE, assessed to Ber-
nard Mullan, for the wears 1888 and 1884,
to satisfy and pay County. School and
State Taxes due for the years 1883 and
1884; and will offer for saleto the high
est bidder for cash.. at the Court House
door Ia the City Of Annapolis,
On Thursday, 31st day If December,
ct II o'clock NJ, TO satisfy and pay said
taxes with the interest due thereon, aud
the cost of these proceedings and all
other cost attached thereto.
Amount Of Taxes due for the
year 1883. $10.29
Amount Of Taxes due for the
JOHN 7. HAMMOND, Dol.
dots. For years 1883 and 1884.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

THE South is taking advanced
strids il the cause Of temperance.-
At the municipal election on Monday
last, In Florence. Alabama, one Of the
most thriving towns in the State. the
prohibitionists carried four wards out
Of i've The lines were closely drawn.
AZ Gadsden another ilourishing town
IN that State. the city council has
raised the retail liquor license from
$500 to 81 500
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

NEW CrrY GOVERNMENT. We give
place with pleasure 10 tie following
communication. and should be pleased
to receive the views Of others on the
same subject The separation Of the
city from the county Is % important
matter. and worthy of the most SER
ions consideration Of orr best citizens.
Property holders here are doubly tax
ed; they pay heavy tax to the coun.
ty-our correspondent says upwards
Of $4,000 annually-besides . city
tax Of IS cents in the $1OO-making
their annual tax about per cent on
the assessed value of their property,
which is levied at It's full value, and 10
many instances for more than the
property could be sold.
Now that our new railroad has be-
come certainty in the Spring, and
Baltimoreans are contemplating resi-
dence in our city and vicinity--using
the railroad daily to return TO their
business immediate steps
should be taken by which reduction
in our taxes would be made less bur-
densome. il we desire to attract to
our city business men and good citi-
zens from abroad. The tar rate Of
Baltimore city is, we believe, $l.65 In
the 500 on low assessment rates. -
We cannot expect people to come
among us and buy property when
they discover that they will be taxed
$500 in the 800, on property assess
ed at and over it's full value
Mr.. EDITOR II see it mentioned
in some Of our papers that the people
in the upper part of the county are
contemplating the feasibility Of form
ing new county out OF parts of
Prince George. Anne Arundel and
Howard. Now, would it not be we'll
for the citizens of Annapolis TO take
time by the forelock! Annapolis has
about 10000 inhabitants and upwards
of 1900 voters. We pay to the county
treasury upwards of $4,000 and re-
ceive out of this $1,000 from the CON-
missiopers for improvements to our
streets. We pay q school tax OF
about from $4,000 to $4,000.
Now, Mr.. Editor, would not An
Dapolis aud Horn Point (Which is
the outgrowth OF Annapolis) make a
very nice city ?
Could We not lay out our own tax
es, which We pay the county, in this
city to q better advantage and COM
fort to ourselves?
would like to hear from some o.
our taxpayers (who are not holding
any pubic position) through your
valuable columns.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

THE subject Of . better system Of
lisposing of our dead is attracting
much attention among physicians and
scientists. At . meeting Of the Amer
lean Health Association yesterday 10
Washington, DR.. John Morris Of
Baltimore. who holds sound adsanced
views % subjects affecting public
health, presented the report Of the
committee on disposal Of the dead
Re thought that # the present mode
Of burial is continued. great and radi-
cal reforms must BE- instituted 70 pro-
tect tbe living from the contamina-
ton Of lhe dead. The doctor, we
learn favors cremation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for January
Is received, excelling even itself. Il
Il the finest number we ever saw. Il
has two splendid s:eel-engravings,
either worth the price OF the number,
Every mother viii be in love with the
one called The Little Gardener. = and
every heart will beat sympatheticaIly
with Homeless. /" As We have often
said before. every lady ought to take
this magazine. The price 81 this
magazine is but Two Dollars . year,
with liberal deductions to clubs, and
costly premiums for getting up clubs.
Specimens are sent gratis. II written
for ID good faith Address CHARLEs
y. Peterson, 800 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
RArLRoAD magnates are preparinl

RAILROAD magnates are preparing
10 oppose the bill before Congress. al
lowing the B 4 o to bridge the Kill
Won. Kill river. This was to be ex-
pected as the u 4 o will be the shor-
test trunk line between the east and
west when its New York extension
IL completed.
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TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec 10th. 18s

ANNAPOLIS, Dec. 10th, 1885.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN / have seized and levied upon
two story FRAME HOUSE, situated on
Clay street, Ii the City 81 Annapolis, as
sessed 10 John Mcgowan, for the years
1855 and 1854. 70 satisfy and pay County,
school and state Taxes, due for the years
1858 and 1855, and will offer for sale 10
the highest bidder f0r cash ct the Court
House door, ii the lily d Annapolis
On Ikarsgag, ST dag n Dccember,
1t IL o'clock H., to satisfy aid pay said
taxes, with the Interest due thereon and
the costs Of these proceedings md al
other cost attached thereto.
Amount q lakes due for the
yeal 1853. s7.s6
Amount q taxes due fQr the
ysar l8ss. s8.74
JOHN Z. HAMMOND. Col.
aI0-ts For years 1888 and 1884
LIB PRINTING neatly done
AZ this n<r1ne
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

In 1917 Commodore Vanderbilt
was worth $4,000. BY 1885 this
sum bad increased to something like
5000, 0O0,000 What will the family
fortune be 10 1885? A regiment Of
lramps perhaps.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

ATTEMPTS at murder, successful and
unsuccessful, are more numerous than
ever and involve in their range people
10 oil the degrees Of life and all the
ramifcations Of society, not even ex-
cepting the precincts Of the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

REPRESENTATIVE Compton, with
bis usual energy. is pushing the
claims Of his constituents to good
places in the navy yards. and has
been successful in providing for .
number. Mr.. Compton is just the
man 10 take care Of bis friends.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

THr DAILY EVENING CAPITAL win be
served by carriers 10 subscribers in the
city Mt 6 cents week. or mailed TO any
address in the United States for 30 cents
Der month, 80 cents for three months,
A1.75 for six months, or $500 per year,
invariably in advance. Unless the sub
scription, as above, il paid in advance,
90 cents per month or $3.50 per year
viii positively be charged.
W-Correspondence containing im-
portant news solicited from every part
Of the country.
~AddTess all Letters and kilograms
= THE EVENING CAPITAL.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

Mr.. Vanderbilt's income at the
time Of his death was at the rate OF
SOS, 900 for each day, 81 200 an hour
aud nearly $50 minute.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

A RECENTLY appointed postmaster
in town 10 Pennsylvania has alb
seconded with ell the postofice funds.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

Tar Labor Congress now in session
10 Washington, yesterday passed the
eight hour law.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

Mr.. William e. Hooper, founder
Of the Woodbury. Cotton Mills, and
one Of the wealtbiest men 10 Balti-
more county, died last night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11


4 CLERK named Henry Fl. CASA
way was dismissed from the Treas.
ury Department for alleged rud.
ness TO persons having business With
bis division. but uas Immediately ap'
pointed 90 : $1,000 clerkship IN tbe
same department. We know moth
ing about the extent Of 1lr. Gassa-
ways rndeness. Or the circumstances
under which il occurred. but we ID
know that 81 Official Who suffers bin.
self % Be rude under any eircnm.
stances, i un6t @ Be The peoples Ger.
vaat.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
THE BOSS
Coal Oil Burner
Can't Explode Don / Smol
Don't Smell - Gioes M
light, and Is equal to ga,
No Blowing Down Chin,
Extinguishes Itself

Every family should have ,h.,
safety ; they cannot be beat. -
Also the Celebrated Fleneb /,
Glass Chimney will not crack fron =
or cold; warranted equal to dozen I
MES. also improved Lamp WicI.
will not char or gum, the hes, !
oil; above l50 degreotest. Delivers !.
Large quantities or by the barrsI !.
duced rates. Orders left on wagoa !
No. 10 Francis street promptly st,ss,
Give me q trial and be CON- O,sa'
highest cash prices paid for oil bs, a
nov. %, If. G. II. DEyTg
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

Go and see Monte Cris.o tonight
st Masonic Opera House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
TO MERCHANTS.

Win furnish merchants samples for
their customers 10 select from at lowest
Wholesale Prices Any length cut at
same Prize.
Merchants can buy Of Us Styles entire
" different from those carried by regular
wholesale houses. d11-3m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

n~Thas paper has she 1nBsess boz .
mAe Daily Circulation of any paper IN
ame C1ay % Ann mp0lis.