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National Republican., 1885-09-05
IN PLYMOUTH OF THE ROCK.
The spot where the Mayilower Cast an
Anchor Worth 10 the world Its
Weight In Gold,


lr,rrc.non1orco or Cincinnati r,nuiror1
T., nu'I,,.,, ,,,,, ,,a, si,.I,, or pI,,,n,,,,,
!" '"N'",S We S'' ''S"' v,
harpor anu ol the rock where MheS Stahu-
ish resided. The harbor of Plymouth Is
right opposite Cape Cod, which stands out
IN the ocean some twenty-five miles from
shore, and makes large bay called Cape
Cod bay, which is, perhaps, seventy miles
around The hnrbor of Plymouth Is broad
inlet Of Cape Cod bay, and Is protected
from the ocean by IA spit called the Gurnet,
which is seven miles long and Is also pro-
tectel from Cane Cod bny by n slender
landspit four or five miles long Be
tween these two vessels have to enter
the harbor, and through this inlet
the Mayilowcr came in. After she got
into tho harbor she was right abreast the
barrrn hill where Miles Standish lived: this
| Is. perhnps. five miles from Plymouth town.
| Standish Hill is generally called the Cap
| tain's Hill. You may imagine that us we
rounded Standislls llill and came to Kings
| ton we were ouite dcsrous to look at Ply
month itself. We passed through part of
| Kingston town, where the soil Is sandy and
| thin, and where they began before the revo-
lutionary war to mold iron pots In the sand
hills plymouth. ms we npnroachcd II. was
| seen To Inc n mnn,,iacturinr town, with very
large corage works, said to he the largest
| i'm ibis col,ntry. The hcmp is brought
nortly from The west, but also from abroad.
| | was told thnt modern wire cordage had
made no impression on these works, and
that thcy were running full time.
| Plymouth is nearly thirty-cight miles from
| Bostou You descend from the cars Mt q
Main, commodious Irpot, which IL without
| n TELEGRAPH office, md as YOU emerge there
oppcars tefore you a green incloscd lawn,
on one side of Which il large shoe factory,
and the principal occupation Of the people
| Is making shoes. This factory, as well us
the residences, are very clean, and the sp-
pearancc of the town Is agreeable from the
outset and so continues throughout. At
the tor of the lawn Is one of the large bar
rack.looking hotels they build in New Eng
land, perfectly oblong, and called the Sam
oset Ilouse, after the first Indian who ven.
tured near the white men. This house has
| niozzna You see no public bars In Ply.
mouth Int they kecS wines and alcs.
Ind n friend In my company who was
nrrping into social questions, and when he
InoiIirel for some ale they took him down
into the basement and conducted hin
through devious ways, and finally shut hin
m IN n room of masonry, and left him ali
| alone with all sorts of COrdials. Further
| on. nj the Plymouth Rock House, small
hotel overlooking the Pilgrims resort, Il,
was conducted into the ladies' paror, ant
his ale set before him, MS II he ought to dc
Ills tipplinp I'm the midst of the genera
family of nations.
When we emerged from the Samosc
House we observed the big monument O
| the Pilgrims 10 be ON a sandhill behind us
somewhat out of town. Right before u,
was one broad, elmy street, bordered witt
National Republican., 1885-09-05
A Good Word for the Corset.


Rational aud irrational dress rcfermcrs
have for long time been abusing the fash
ionable corset. 1t has been said that corsets
DESTROYED the beauty of the feminine figure,
injured the health and for every reason
ought to go. II is true the elOqueuce Of
the dress reformer made little or no I'M
preston on the corset. Like Dr. Curry's
b Illet, the eloquence glanced from the cor
set, and with the tenacity of her sex woman
clung TO her stays.
II there ever was any truth In the asser-
lOns of the anti-corset dress reform the fact
that Miss Westcott's corset saved her life
will weigh more as an argumentin favor the
corset than all the philosophy and logic of
the century The philosophy may be true,
but there are no may be's about Miss West
colts case. Aud an ounce OF fact II worth
n ton of speculation any time.
IL will be useless TO suggest that oil girlr
who wear corsets, and so perhaps inlurC
their health, are not receiving the.attentiOn'
of two or three men that are mad In love
with them. Every experienced young
woman will laugh at such an argument
And concluding that II Is better to be ON th,
safe side In the matter of lovers as well al
of corsets, the sensible young lady OF th'
future will hold to her steel stays, no mat
ter what becomes of the fellow VINO is 100
enough to shoot at such armaments
National Republican., 1885-09-05

he has not been caught and is not
suspected. A good chance comes and he
steals another letter. This time he does
not wait month before he tries II again.
And before long he is stealing all the letters
he gets hold of which contain money.
About that time am sticking pins into my
map. 1t is sure death. Sometimes we get
more than one, as fishers will now and then
land two or three fish at once when the bit
ing is very lively. We caught three in two
weeks once In different parts of the coun-
try when We supposed we were after only
Une.n
"But why do men keep on stealing when
they see Others caught, and understand
that the machinery Of detection is so per-
feet ?" againasked the reporter.
"As said before" replied the inspector,
''that | can't answer except in this way:
Every rogue thinks himself little smarter
than anybody else. He sees that Others arc
caught, but he thinks that he is too cunning
and can cover his tracks"
National Republican., 1885-09-05

The result of II all is becoming very ap.
parent in the fact that We are becoming un-
Amcricanizcd. There is evidence of growth
aud rcstfulncss In our American life. We
all acknowledge the accusation that we
work too hard. Rest consists not SO much
In surscase of labor as II does IN u change
of application. Rest must, to he effective,
come into our lives day by day. We are
getting tO rest more IN our homes. Orna-
mentatOn of home is source of restfulness.
Let us put school aud business far away
from home. The most helpless
thing IN the world Is an educated
young man Of to-day; as we count our.
selves educated. We count ourselves cdu-
Gated when the mind only is taught to act,
and that frequently in ways that are worth
less. our school life is our bane. We have
forgotten in our zeal for intellectual prog
rcss that the Christianity which We profess
has made us self-murlcrcrs Christians 10
cate every bit of their rest on the other side
of Jordan. Men must learn to rost judi
ciously before the progress Of humanity IS
nssIiTpI "a
National Republican., 1885-09-05

The action taken by the people Of the
lwn of West Chester with reference 10
the Van Schaick library aud reading room
shows that 1t Is not always safe for rich
aud philanthrOpic men 10 assume that the
gifts for which their Wills provide will be
accepted. The executors spent $4,000 in
erecting handsome library building and
are ready to spend $1,000 more in supply
ing reading matter aud preparing the build
ing for use, hut the taxpayers have de
cdcd IN public meeting by unanimous vote
that they will not take the gift, simply b5-
cause il would cost II 200 n year ~ main
tain the library and reading room,
National Republican., 1885-09-05
Two Ladies.

lis the lady Of the house in ~ he asked as
he stood on the steps of residence In Cass
avenue the other morning,
(which lady Of de houses" asked the girl
who answered the ring,
"Why, are there twog"
"Sartin, sah, II you want de white lady,
she am out, If you has bzuess wild dc Guild
lady, purCeed TO develop
National Republican., 1885-09-05
Scratches

Through the garden
Ran the maid,
II must have u rose, she said,
Take lily" some one whispered
Take u lily, child, instead e.
But the roses hung In poSies,
Brightly blushing overhead;
Up She Sprang and, lightly laughing,
So she chose
Her own sweet rusu,
Aud her own sweet VIII she had IT,
llad II cruel thorn rs we'll
Wouldn't tell-Old Pride forbade II,
When maiden says, II willw
Pin may prick IN bridal favor
Still she bears II, wears II, til
All things end-no saint can save her.
TEMPLE BAR
National Republican., 1885-09-05
WHY WOMEN DON'T MARRY.
A Treasury Countess Tells Some of the
Secrets of the Sex.

"a great deal has been said,n remarked a
lady clerk IN the Treasury Department,
about "why our girls don't marry" So
far have only heard the men quoted, and
they say great deal about the girls losing
their charms aud becoming less fem
inine by mixing with the business world,
and about wanting to better their condition
by marriage, Now, II you reporters really
want to know something about the matter,
why don't you go to the women them
selves9 III just tell you one thing, and its
what ! believe to be M important reason,
When girl is kept at home, sur
rounded by girls, aud hears Of the
greatness Of the masculine part Of the
genus home, and only meeting him at pie
mics and In the parlOr, she concciycs rather
an exalted idea of what he really Is. Then,
when she secures a position aud meets
them ms they are away from the gaslight' S
uncertain glitter, her idea of the actual fact
falls considerably from what II was in her
inexpericnce, even II she still retains the
ideal IN her mind, The fact is, We are like
Demosthencs-we are hunting for IN hon
cst man. We know moro about them than
we did, and NO the right man Is naturally
harder to ind.h
National Republican., 1885-09-05
Mhat lie Mns TO show.

Philadclpha Press,
GonOau did a pile of work to put this
administration into power, but Higgins is
! about all he has to show for it,,
National Republican., 1885-09-05
Rubber Goods.

Remember dates and bear in mind that shall have
Fine Souvenirs in reduced prices every article that
be advertised for that occasion.
National Republican., 1885-09-05
DOMESTICS.
House Furnishing and VIII
Goods.

Table Damask, in Beached and Unbleached
Red Blue and All Grades of German Coloed Table Linen.
Napkins Doyes, Towels, in Cotton and Linen.
Bleacled and Unbeached Linen and Cotton Birds-eye.
Irish and Butchers Linen.
Nansook, Cambria, Striped lawns, &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses
Correctly fitted, make a nice Christ
mas present. WATT BROS.
Foeder Dam school House

At the close of q sermon at this
place last Thursday evening, by Rev.
Andrew Wilson, who breaches here
the second Thursday evening of each
month, many of the congregation, by
request of Mr.. w. J. Weaver, repaired
to his residence and enjoyed a good
oyster supper and excellent music.
The latter, furnished by Mr.. Seibel
and Mr.. Wesver's son and daughter,
was truly enjoyable. 1t was a happy
and helpful occasion, for which all
felt very grateful to Mr.. Weaver and
family. All are cordially invited to
attend a similar entertainment at the
same place, at the close of the service
the second Thursday evening In Jan
uaFy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17

EkavennR Grange No. So p. of II.
WHEREAS, The adulteratiop of food
has become go common that purity
Is the exception rather than the rule;
therefore,
Res0iUsd, That we, the members of
Ravenna Grange, pledge our moral
and political influence, not only against
the manufacture aud sale OF limitations
and adultei aiinus of Butter, but against
the adulteratiun of any and all articles
of food: and We hereby r4quest our
Senators and Representative in the
Legislature of OF ID to use their infiu
ence in favor of any law having for
its object the prevention of adultera-
ton of any substance used as food.
Rescued, That our Secretary furnish
a copy of the above to each of our Co.
papers for publication; also, s. copy to
each of our Senators and Representa-
tive in the Legislature of Ohio.
II. II. THOMPSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Only One Week TO Chriesmass
Look early, buy early. at
FAIRCHILD & Bros

We submit some Of our speclalties
Earl & Wilson's Collars and Cuffs
latest modes.
Dayton's White shirts-pg,fect Jft
guaranteed-jfnest lines
We make speciality of "Burlock's"
Neckwear, and have recently added
for Christmas Gifts an elegant line OF
Silk Plush Goods
A fine line of Silk and Cashmere
Muf1ers.
Stock of Gloves for Gentlemen's e
wear. and we also sell the J. 3. Ster-
son Hats.
VIII you come and G US?
MARX 81. DAVIS,
hent's Popular Clothier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
HIRAM.
lorrespondeuce.


Belva [ lockwood arrived here Frida.
evening and left Monday morning
Her lecture Saturday evening was de
livered to fair audience, i'll tbf
Church. Her subject, Prlitica! snc
Social Life IN pashirgt was ex
ceedingIy interesting in itself, hu'
more especially SO when pientifully
enbellished 10y her e.oquel.ce, spai :
ling wit, sarcasm, and insinuating
irony. She described the city, Its pub
lie buildings, its palatial residences,
broad avenues, &c. Then toe people,
two fifths negroes, and the balance 50
much made up of foreigners and gov.
erument officers ard clsrks. The
courts and lawy ers received their share
of attention. Congress aud the cor
rnpt lobby. Sam Ward, the king of
equal. were pictured to the audience.
In one transaction Stewart paid out
$500, 900, S5OO,0O0 OF which went di-
rectIy into the pockets of fCongressmen
How many votes were made and how
many voices were silenced with that
money, she said. the recipients alone
could tell. She mentioned the fraud
ulent subsidies, the whisky frauds, the
Credit Mobilier and its consequences.
The McGarraghan land swindle, the
attempted impeachment Of Johnson,
aud the feud between Blaiae and
COnklin, which eliminated in Gar
fields death. She said that the Gus
tom of consulting the Senators from a
State as to appointments had been so
long In force as to almost become q
law. But Robertson was appointed
Collector OF New York IN violation OF
this custom, at the instigetion OF
Blaine, for the purpose of humiliating
Conkling. In the fierce fight which |
followed, she said, it was nc wonder |
that the poor, weak mind of a small !
politician was unbalanced and I'M |
PEELED to assassination, and Ii might |
be said that Garfield was The direct |
cause of bis own death. She used the !
A1SSe SNeIAAS hOhJ " hVh ShS SFoANc "a I
the pure patriotism OF Sherman in &C. |
cepting his position as Speaker of the
Senate. She spoke very highly of |
Cleveland aud his administration thus |
far. and coDtrasted the plain, unostei .
tatious and democratic living at the
White Hon-e with the aristocratic and !
princely feasts of Arthur's admins |
trstion. She is i'll favor of Civil Ser. |
vice reform silver money and women's |
rights. In brief her lecture is an epit- |
ONE of the history of the country for |
the last twenty years, the period of
her residence IN Washington, and |
when so condensed into a two hours |
lecture is we'll calculated to hIl the,
mind of every thoughtful person with |
serious apprehensions for the safety of
republican institutions.
The rain gnd sieet on Sunday was |
SO frozen On Monday as to afford young |
America an excellent opportunity for
coasting, which was made use of to |
the full extent.
II. J. Mum had horse badly in.
jured last Saturday. The animal kick
ed over the ueap of the wagon and
severed an artery.
D. H. Beaman lost a valuable two
years old coli Last week. Cause un-
known. II,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
The Cleveland Law College has been

The Cleveland Law College has been
organized, and on Tuesday evening
three, t. be given under its auspices
this winter, was delivered. \ doz-
en- or NJ ore of the most prominent at
torneys of Cleveland are to deliver
lectures to the students during the
course, on the branches of the law,
and il is the intention of those having
the mat er in hand to make the college
one of the permanent Institutions Of
Cleveland. Paul B. Conant, Chas. F.
Day and Herman B. Dickinson, of
this place, are attending the lectures.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
1888 Holiday Excursions. 1856
Year.
Pennsylyania Company.

The Pennsylvania Company an
nounces the sale of Cheap Excursion
Tickets from and to all stations on its
various lines, on December oath, 18th
and Slst, 1856, and January 1st, 1885,
with limit of return passage until
January I'd, 1885.
This liberal concession in rates will
be greatly appreciated by the patrons
of the company, as affording them an
excellent opportunity to visit friends
and relatives at very small cost for
transportation.
For time of trains and rates of fare,
apply to any agent of the company.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17

The Corn Planter-of which a cut
was shown on the north, east corner O,
this disappeared, but in lis
stead is some very readable matter,
that Mark Davis, the Popular Ciothiel
OF Kent, desires You to read. Mark
trade IS booming, and he says that he
has had wonderful Increase in nesg
trade. and that his old customers have
stuck to him like "a cockroach to a
streak of mulasses."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
An Answer Wanted,

Can any one bring US case Of Kid
ney or Liver Complaint that Electric
Bitters will not speedily cure? We say
they can not, as thousands of cases al
ready permanently cured aud who are
daily recommending Electric Bitters,
weak back, or any urinary Complaint
quickly cnred. They purify the blood,
regulate the bowels, aud act directly
On the diseased parts. Every bottle
guaranteed, For sale at soc bottle
by G. P. Reed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Major Dane.

A smash up ou The B. & o. R. r.
rendered it impossible for Major Dane
to reach Ravenna Tuesday evening.
But the many who went to hear his
eloquent words will not have to wait
Long, as arrangements have been made
Church on Friday evening of this
week. the 18th inst. Doors open at
Z: Is, lecture at s o'clock. The people
of Ravenna are to be congratulated
that their great disappointment is so
soon to be turned into joy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Excursion TO Cleveland.

The furniture house of E. P. French
& Co., Nos. 33, 35, 81, SO and 40 Pros
pect st., Cleveland, O., make the fol.
lowing offer to the people of Portage
County: We will pay your fare to
and from Cleveland-provided you
buy of US to the amount of $4,000
and we guarantee to sell you ten per
cent below home prices. We are Grand
Rapids Manufacturers Agents for sew,
eral handsome lines, and can sell you
st mere tritie above factory prices
Buy an excursion TICKET and eome and
see US. 903.4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Diamonds, Diamonds.
Ear Drops, Rings, Pins, etc.
WAIT BROS.
Fine Confectionery.

We have had manufactured by the
celebrated Whitney, of Philadelphia,
DeKlyne & Co. and Chandler & Rudd
of Cleveland, o the FINEST, PUREsT,
and FRESHEST Candies in this market.
The best costs but little more than the
adulterated. of which the market is
full. 903 2t J. 8. smith & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17

WATCH REPAIRING.-D Dewey,
of Rayenna, has facilities for doing
fine repairing equaled by no Jeweler
in Ravenna. Under forfeit of Sl00
we can produce more fine tools and
turn out superior work than any SO
called "oId reIiable' with his half
paid apprentice matchmaker who e4
periments on your watch and finally
tells you your watch Is worn out.
Come and See Dewey and he will guar
antee to fix your watch right, and no
mistake. D, A. DEWEY,
: 9O2 The Ravenna JeWeler.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Christmas Watches!

The Waltham, Howard, Hsmpden,
Springfield, Elgin and Rockford Quick
Train Watches, all at the lowest posi-.
ole prices. We say to all, don't part
with your money until you get our
low prices. WAIT Bros.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17

The prevailing opinion regarding
the girl of the period is unjust. A few
decades back she spun, wove, knit, &c.
These things have given way to mod
ern machinery. She has higher planes,
is more of an ornament; when In
health Is beautiful. She takes Dir.
Jones' Red Glover Tonic, which clears
the complexion, drives away pimples
and cures all diseases of the stomach,
liver and kidneys. Fifty cents OF
Relding & Armstrong
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Ii La ErnR ,

We are neither habitual or extensive
advertisers, but when We have any
thing to offer we mean just what we
say, ]. s. SMITH l. Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
MARRIED

MOECK-KOHL.-AtA Akron. o.. on the 10th
ult-. py ReT Thos. Aonroe, Mr.. John MoecI
aud Miss Mary Kohl, both of Ravenna, o.
HOWDEN-PRINDFL.-- Ravenna, O., OF
the 14th ult.. by Rev c. A Stone. Mr.. RoL eTi
Howden, of Kent. o. and Miss Bella Prinie
of Kent o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
For GhriafInAa

Nothing ia finer than Silver Ware,
and prices are very low. Remember
We engrsve in ell styles free of charge.
WAIT Bros.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
cRl0cs' oLYcERiMs sALvE.

The best on earth, can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is
sure cure for cuts, bruises ,scslds, 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 25 cents. For sale by
BELDIN0 a ARMSTRONG.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Holiday Goods.

Our stock Dry Goods was never more
complete or at lower prices than at the
present time. Please call and look
through our stock before buying.
N. CONVERSE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Novelties In Furniture.

Novelties in China and Bisqus, nov
elites in Crystal, novelties in Ware,
novelties in Brass, Lamps in great
variety. stock equal to any In city
store. Prices defy competition, at
FAIRCHlLp q BRog.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
Dress Goods,

We now have a full line all grades
Dress Goods. at prices never known
before. Don't fail to give US call.
N. CONVERSE A SON
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17

Only One Week to Chistmas.
Attractive articles of real merit and
utility at popular prices, may be found
at FAIRCHILD & Bros
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
NJ. V.P. SO. Holiday Rates,

Dec. "a, 25 and 81, and Jan 1st, the
N. Y. p. & o will sell Excursion
Tickets to all points on their line and
to Chicago, good to return until Jan.
End, inclusive.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
RIacE SILL and Cashm

Black Silks and Cashmeres.
Our new Black Silks and Cashmeres
have just arrived, Is per cent. below
early fall prices. Now Is the time to
purchase a holiday present.
N. CONVERSE & Som,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
New Advertfs,ts.
MISS kATHEnrNE LOCKE,

u Musical Graduate of MQskingum College
Offers her services as Teacher OF the Piano and
the Organ Thorough Bass and Musical History.
Residence on w Walnut Street. between Nam
and Cedar, Ravenna, Ohio. 903.4W-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-12-17
An Enterprising, ,ReliableHouse

6. P. Reed can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best Of
everything, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have weil-known
merit, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of
being always enterprising and ever
reliable. Having secured the agency
for the celebrated DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will sell
it on a positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure and and every affection of
Throat, Lungs and Chest, and to show
our confidence, we invite you to call
and geta Trial Bottle Free.