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Smyrna times., 1885-01-14

The catalpa twigs which were set
out by the Evansville, Terra Haute
Railroad Company two years ago are
now about three inches in diameter,
and in in three years more will be
large enough for cross ties. Some
five years ago Lawrence, Mass, gen
tleman planted few catalpa seeds,
and now has several beautiful trees
fully eight feet tall, which this year
blOssemed for the first time. Catalpas
have recently been set out in the Bos-
ton Public Garden, and large numbers
of them are being raised in Iowa, the
idea being to use the wood for fence
rails. These trees grow so rapidly
that the matter of raising then from the
seed or twig is well worthy the atten-
ton of all interested in forestry
Toronto Globe.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-14
BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Board of Health presents quite
a good sized report. Secretary Mar
shalPs report to the Board is very in
teresting and gives complete sketch
of the health of the State for the past
two years.
The Secretary advocates some sub
stitute for the old fashioned privy
wells. citing cases of typhoid fever di-
rectly attributable to them.
DIR. Bush presents plan for quaran-
tine law and shows its necessity.
During the past year there have
been 1856 marriages, 1896 births, and
3.542 deaths, death rate of 24.15 on a
basis of 146, SOS population, higher than
that of England and Wales for four de-
cades.
OF the deaths, consumption and
other pulmonary diseases, make up
about 1000 of the deaths. Cholera
infantum comes next, with 246 to its
credit.
A portion of the address of the
Master of the State Grange was read
on motion of Senator Roe. 1t was too
much for the Senate, however, and on
motion of DIR. Martin its further read
ing was postponed to a very distant flu
ture,
Smyrna times., 1885-01-14

The best etiquette for man is not TO boast Of
his virtue. IL Is also exceedingly inelegant to
annoy society with his coughs and colds when
Syrup.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-14
Reports to the Legislature.

After the organization of the Legis-
lature the first business was the read
ing of reports as per the following:
The report of the State Superinten-
dent of public schools is a voluminOus
document, and is ably and well writ
ten, and contains much that is interest
ing. The report states that there are
outside of Wilmington 3j,069 white
children of school age, of which num-
Der 20 900 attended school during the
past year, the daily attendance being
l7.2O8, and average school age being
9.64 years. The value of school prop
erty in the State is placed at $6O8, ,O56.
There are 421 school districts, in which
there are 554 white schools and SO col
ored.
The Superintendent, in his report,
advocates the the publication Of an
educational journal to be supported by
| State aid, State aid for Delaware Col
lege, and the payment Of the expenses
| incident to the county Institutes.
During the year both Mr. Carpenter
and himself, have held numerous
meetings in various parts of the State
! to further the cause of education. The
/ result had been to enlist the people
warmly in the work. He also COM
planned of the towns, in several parts
of the State refusing to allow the State
supervision of their schools.
IMMIGRATION COMMISSION.
The immigration Commission made
quite Deanish report, which contra
dicted itself in several points, the com
m.ssioners giving the impression that
their work had not been very success
full in the first part of the report, and
winding up with the statement that
thev mad met with much success. The
Commissioners complained bitterly O
the efforts made by the opponents o.
the bill to defeat its workings, alleging
that immigrants were induced to leave
those who brought them here by offers
of larger wages, coupled with the state
ments that their contracts were moi
valid under the laws of the State. Fol
this the commission asked Legislative
enactment.
The commission, in its wisdom. ther
thought it necessary to correct the
false impression that has got abroad il
this country in relation to the paupc
! ldDOE Ot I4ulOHCs anu NAO NOAAOAtt'AAti a.
paragraph starts off in this fashion
"In this great and intelligent land :
false impression has got abroad in rela
ton to all the labOring classes of Eu
rope being paupers. This is not sup
ported by facts. We have ascertaineC
that men will not work for the wage
they receive here, giving as a reasor
that they are better paid in Europe.
The work of the commission is sum
med up in one line, and consisted o
bringing over 200 enigrants and eX
pending S2,O74OS, 1920 of which wa
expended in printing pamphlets, set
ting off the advantages of Delaware
In connection with this report it ma!
be stated that the act creating tn
commission is likely to be repealed a
the present session, the immigrant
not having turned out as was expect
ed. and there is considerable objection
to the idea of bringing cheap labO
from Europe to work on farms whe
so many Of our own men are out {
employment.
Smyrna times., 1885-01-14
FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldG1taEGIS,
AND DEALERS Is
FURNITURE,
SAlE STREET, opposite tha Smyrna House,
Furniture of all kinds.

faflOr and ChsmbeF Suits Bureaus Bedsteads,
Shairs, Lounges. Tables stands. Mattresses. Spring
beus and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
quality Of goods jan 2-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
Moorish Women.

The lot Of the female slave is said to
be miserable. From European point
of view it is doubtless so; but that fe-
male delicacy which is one of the char
acteristics of civilization is little under
stood in amy Moslcm, savage, or bar
barous community. Nor is The life OF
such 2 woman without its alleviation.
Any slave who bear II child to her
ms,sLnr is--she is well rs tile child-en-
titled 10 freedom, and very frequently
! rich MOslem wi. free his serfS with
ouE any rccompcnSc except that good
conscience which is not stranger even
to tho Moorish breast. In brief. were
slavery in Morocco harsher thln it is it
would have Il better chance of being
crushed. But il is only one brick in
tho entire system which prevails in the
realm Of Ell Gharb. There is in that
enighlcd land one will alone--ihat Of
Enlir-al -Mumein, the Absolute Ruler
of True Believers. The lives, proper
ty. and happiness of every being in tae
Empire are at the beck of the Sultan.
The tOwnsman is opposed TO the Ba-
shaw if he cannot manage to buy. OF
by right or trick obtain, 4 Christian
''proLection;" the villagers by their
shciks, aud all of them by his Sheree-
iian majesty. Tho wives of the richest
Moor are as much his slaves as the
black men and women who are bearing
his water-jars or hocing his maize
fields; only. while there is a chance for
the slave 10 got her freedom, to bask in
sunshine and enjoy the din of the mar
ket-place, there is no hope of any such
future for the Princess, who idles hrr
life away in the narrow rooms OF the
palace at Fez, Mekeuez, or Morocco.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
The Annual.

The editor of the Rackvilie scythe is
a smart man. The other day while on
board railway train he sat down be-
side a passenger and, handing him a
paper. said;
Here's copy of my last issue."
The passenger took the paper and
thanked the editor.
.'Do you travel much over this road?"
the editor asked.
mot great deal"
..You bet do. They give me an an
nual pass, you know. Nothing like
having an annual. am constitution
ally opposed to paying railroad any
thing; amt you?'
"Well. l am not fond of paying"
Say" said the editor. II don't
mind telling you little something. l
am rather hard up to-day and I'll sell
you my pass for ten dollars.
Then what will you do?"
''On, I'll get another one. I'll tell
'em lost it, don't you see. Oh, know
how to work 'em. Takes a country
newspaper man for that, eh?" contin-
ued the editor laughing heartily. Il
never saw q railroad that couldn' t
work. How far do You goP"
'.All the way through"
THAT so? Now, sir, if you had a
pass like this you would be fixed.
What business arc you IMP"
II am the general superintendent of
this road. Let me take that pass"
At present. the editor of the Rack
willie Scythc has no annual pass.-dr-
E,tnsaU IruUeic".
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17

Tho average property loss by each
fir, in tho United States last year was
S7.3S9. Tho heaviest average loss was
ON ten rubber factories, sos. 737; the
lowest on 1914 dwellings, $l.396.
Hotels camo nearest to the average,
$40. with an average of $7.979. On 72S
saloons and retail liquor stores the
average loss was 81. .Il9. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
Two Turtles Trade Shells.

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; n:u ..In, I'D ha.t saiu
INC h.aJJ a Una. 80 oUo w. any 'ur.ie u,
On u i"ue : W. ~ I ti nVcu
lne p"nu pt on nS or p"ou ,;no @ 5 ',. snuii
one anu nv N Suia - .' o 90. pretty
io"' osPUo .tSo S',. ""S ror,' was ~ VI,
one; one ny suncn %"D 'o.y ury III
io'l' anu Yuuas' ""'on ""I tne huule
Vi my WI, I',,. ,,.'.;.,L 81 .';',l't too"
nwo"iun H, ,t 49, :, ,rhe pounus-
nau oau ii, 'iino - m,, hoa' ~ sung
niiu So p :, a IeTHi Yi,
inost Vi lho 'i, .Le iiH ~, 10y Vas wan
ing oowh " lno pouu |"ou ,,u, hoticeu
MN anu Gis s.,"uod '"ao 'I hnt;Ia earnestly ,n.s
.Eso,no III ~ ,nnmJ u.,"IJ 81
.h .ia' t"oy 'J JnIas uas ,rr;nm - ".,a ,rn, ,%a
i, ,'o ''", ,",,l' ~ ,r.,Jn sInIIs w;,h h;m
,r''N ,,u - ,'' IL
Ihey "Tsucu iois ';iiie' anu was
airaiu 1uuas masH so'ns W ,n"ne ~
freseh',y urisnt N1. se1n'eu ~ st'ino I'm
mn niihi ne ,,i,b ",us r"s " anJ w ,h"n ~ 'I,Jns
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
tct,,huster,nr in the Senate.

We had some memorable filibuster-
ing in my day. l remember one night
when great contest in the Senate,
over certain bill. eliminated in
twenty hours of work! The majority
had determined that they would ''sit
tho bill" out that night. So they as
sembled in force, ready to pass 1t
whenever they might see their chance.
The minority wore also on hand. Both
sides were nearly exhausted. As the
hands of the clock approached the
hour of midnight, there was scarcely
senator in the room. remember that
Senator Merriman lod tho minority;
Senator Logan "watched" for the ma
jority. Senator Merriman had the
floor. with the unlimited privilege of
continuous debate permitted by the
rules, and he seemed prepared to talk
forever. But occasionally he paused
to allow another member of the minor
ity to make a motion to adjourn, upon
which the "yeas and nays" would be
or,icred-"And the clerk will call the
rollr'
Those words wero tho signal for ac-
tion. Call up tho senators! cried
Senator Logan; Call up the senators"
came from Senator Merriman; Cali
up the sonators" echoed Captain Bas-
sett This is how va pages called
them. Each of us would rush around
through the various rooms, and give
one Of those sleeping senators little
tap, shouting "Yeas aud Nays! aud
dart away to find another. Sometimes
u dozen pages would waken tho same
senator In fact, wo usually ran in n
line-all together.
Soon tho sleepy Legislators could bo
soen creeping into tho chamber from
| all directions, half awake, with disheV-
eled hair. and presenting II woc-bogone
appearance generally. Thoy would
mechanically east ihrir votes. tho mo-
| tiOn to adjourn would bo lost, Senator
Mrrriman would resume his speech,
and the other senators. except the
''watchers," would again vanish as
my seriously aud, as noisolessly as the
soldiers of Roderick Dhu. When ho
had given thom time TO fall asleep. he
would again yield tho floor to u motion
to adjourn. aud tho performance would
DO repeated.
During all this speech making, most
Of the minority were asleep. lhey de-
pended upon Senator Merriman (as
most of the majority depended upon
Senator logan and their other lead-
ers) 10 wake them at tho proper time.
Thoy relied upon him TO do all the
talking. Ho was, rs say, prepared
: to do it. But ho made Il mistake. lie
remembered tho courtesy. but hc for
1 got the rules of tho S"natc. lilo had
been yielding tho lloor To his friends
whenever he saw lit, and rosuming il
again sfter thoy had said whatever
they wished. SENATOR Logan ut last
intcrfercd. Ho-raiscd the point oi
order that the senator from Nortl
Carolina could not speak ''more than
twicc" on the matter then pending
Senator Mcrriman stood aghast! The
presiding officer sustained the point d
order.
That is where tho decentralization o
the minority seemed 10 begin. At tel
minutes past seven O'Clock q. m. thu
majority passed tho bill!
low would you like to be q filibus
tcrP-Ftoni among the Lawmakers.
by Edmond Alton, in 81. Nicholas Jo
| AuOttSt,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
P,LEsl PILEs!I

A sure cure for Blind, bleeding.
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by Dr. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
he worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years. standing. No one need suffer
i've minutes after applying this Won
ierful soothing medicine. Lotions and
Instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu-
nOrs, allays the intense itching, (par-
licularly at night after getting warm
IN bed acts as a pOultice, gives in
-tant and painless relief, aud Is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by H. Waterman, and mail
al on receipt of price. ST. 00.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
Special Notice!
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co..

ROCKFORD, ILL, May 18th, 1884.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, Of
Ravenna, Sole Agents fIr the sale OF
our Quick Train Railroad Watches in
Portage County, Ohio, We desire to say
that no 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 tn an our duly
authorised agents. Our goods are sold
directly from the factory, and only
through competent and we'll known
dealers.
AS the movements leave our hAd Is
carefully adjusted and regulate e
immediate use, we hold o oirseives di-
rectly responsible to the wea" o: the
watch for its satisfactory performance,
BUT ONLY WHEN SOLD BY OUR CHOSEN
AGENTS. We understand the extraor-
diGary guarantee of excellence made
by WAIT Bros and given out b.
them 10 the public, and are prepared
to make good the assertions of our
representatives in that particular.
Very Respectfully,
ROCKFORD WATCH co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17

The English sparrow. very fine
table bird. is exceedingly fond of the
ripe and juicy locust. for which it has
been whctting its bill for seventeen
years. "How bright the summer pros
pect would be. exclaims the Baltimore
Anaarican. "if sevcnteen-year locusts
we're only fond of mosquitoesr' BY this
process OF incorporation might suffer-
ing man get back some of his lost
blood. d.-CtaciRnati Commercial Gazette,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
4 Few More Points
70N0 Referring to the mn
| nni above letter, we MN
will simply say, OOT.


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, IS we
have no money to advertise goods 30;
in stock. Such desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that we have never cursed the place as
ready to be fenced in, because we were
going to leave it. They know that e
are not travelling experimental irsti-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc., of
the Old Reliable Ravenna jewelers.,
Swift's Block.
WAIT BROTHERS,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17

sT>HE undersigned having been employed us
L \ cent tor the sale of the Real Estate in
X ,vanna Village, belonging TO the heirs OF
Beni amin Tappan deceased. now offers for sale
WESTY-FOUR VALUABLE VILLAGE
LOTS,
situate on south side of East Main Street Said
Lots are laid out 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. II. SMITH,
a8-4w Real Estate Agent,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17

3Eor the rrest Egg Producers and Winter Lay
ars. EgGs in season at q per H.
As CHAs. 4. LAUBEN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17

A Long Branch correspondent says
Jay Gould's cottage near Scabright has
never been occupied by him since he
was served with summons in suit
during his last visit there. He thou
Registered u vow that ho would never
como into New jersey again. Ho
uses hi. yach, now wholly for a coun-
try place when he tires of the ono ho
has on the Hudson. It is said that ho
has made u present Of his cottage on
Ocuau avenue 10 George Gould.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-17
cRIGcs' cLYcsaiss ALIVE.

ONUVOS OI OS NINc hIVEs
The hest on earth, can truly he said
# Griggs' Glyccrine Salve, which is
sire cure for cuts, bruises, ,scalds, burns,
Wounds, and all other sores. Will
.msitively cure piles, letter, and skin
.ruptions. Try this wonder healer.
Iai iisfaction guar ant, ed or money re-
uuded. Onty Is cent? For saie by
BEI.DING & A RMSTRONG
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18
TWILIGHT THOUGHTS.

There is a spot away in the prairie land
Where resfs form to me so very dear,
Where round about, with hOWlrs on every
hand
The birds sing sWeetly, sOrrying hearts to cheer;
Where hes "a form 1 never eau forget
ny daring bdDe-u y bOy al d my first born,
His cnaIms will remember yet
Tho years agOne he from my arms was torn.
His eyes as blue as heavens own sky did seem,
SOFT sllken cuIls auOrued brow so fair;
Il DER him muse a. d, ar eCstat1c dream
As lone I'd if s pain so cold and bare);
He was but A1Veu to prove his gentle power,
To lead tbs way 10 higher, purer SKIES
To wait for me IN heavens celestial power
Where peaceful rtBtWlu dry all Wee pil g eyes.
There lies my babe. and oft he beclIOns nc,
And when my heart IS sad for me he grieVes
And marks TIE ecOrd of the years that fee,
TIL in Gods time the grave my form receives
And at TIE end, Wuen / the Stream nave
crossed.
That river cold, so dark and more than drear,
Nay me, there (nO more be tempest sssd)
Ny babe long lost, sti 10 my heart most dear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18
AN INDIAN ROMANCE.
A Creek Chieftian Married to a Washing
ton Woman.

A Creek Chieftian Married TO a Washing
ton Woman
Washington Post.
About the first Of January a delegation
of Creek Indians arrived in Washington.
One of them was Ispahecher, an Indian
whose name had come into sudden
notoriety all over the United States. He
had set up rival claim to the head of
the Creek nation, and Indian-like had
endeavOredt to assert his claim by fighting
He came up to Washington fresh from
the War-path, and the war IF tOmahaWks
became q war Of words in the interior
department. At last Secretary Teller
refused to recognize his claims and said
that CheCOte was the chief Of the nation.
The disappointed claimant vas then free
to 60 home.
But Ispahecher had found a boon for
his wounded spirit. He was in love.
He had been taken by a friend to a house
on Ohio avenue, between Thirteenth-and-
a-Ha1 and Fourteenth streets, and intro
duced to a Mrs. Narrower, a woman who
is a defendant of a Cherokee Indian.
Mrs. HarrOve was pleasant, but she had
daughter about % years old who vas
plesanter. Ispahecner was impressed at
first sight. Mrs. Narrower earned her
living by manipulating clothes in a
Washtub, and in The performance of her
daily ayOcatiOn frequently visited the
fremont house, where Ispahecher was
domiClled. Then the plot thickened,
and the cOurtship Of the two Waxed
warmer. They became engaged,
although exactly how no one seems to
know. The language Of love was their
/ only means Of Communication.
Ispahecher had decided to leave
/ Washington on the 10th Of June, and he
wanted the marriage postponed until Just
before that date. He was afraid it would
get into the newspapers and be spread
over the country and become known to
bis tribe before he reached home. But
the arguments Of his Interpreter made
him change his mind, and the 4th of
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18

Sierra Advocate.
When Cochiae, the celebrated Apache
chief was a young man, he was noted as
being a friend Of the whites, and did all
In his power to prevent hostIities on
both sides, and often boosted that he
had never shed a drop Of Whiteman's
blood. During some Of the Apache wars,
In 1858, I think, Cochise induced some
six or seven Of the most influential of
the tribe TO accompany hlm to the
United States headquarters. When
they arrived they were taken to s large
tent to talk over peace with the COM
handing officers, and when all got seated,
at a signal a file Of soldiers appeared
and proceeded to kill the Indians. Co
CHS saw the movement and with his
hunting knife be slit the tent, and with
a bound and yell he ran voWing ven
gence that he would kill one hundred
whites for every red man killed that
day. The soldiers fired at him, but he
escaped, and resOlutly he kept his word
as many a poor soldier found SO his sOr-
row, as the stones, boards and stUmps
over the country marked, KILLED by
the Apaches' will testify.
The name of the officer who ordered
the murder of Cochise and his COM
paniOn, I will not mention; let his
name go down In oblivion and detssta-
tiOn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18

The forests have disappeared; the war
WhOOp Of the Indian is head no more;
no longer terrify with their hideous and
angry howl of hunger; beasts Of prey no
longer prOWl around our houses, nor dis
tuTb our repOse, nor fill our minds with
fear; Worshipers are no longer under the
necessity Of carrying muskets or rifles
when they repair to the house of the
Lord, for all can meet in peace and per
feet security, no matter what their creed
may be, without any dread Of violence
from any source, and worship God &C
cOrding to the dictates of their con-
sciences. The unbTOken solitude has
given place to q teeming population, and
IN the whole region round about the
fields in their season laugh and are glad,
the hills rejoice on every side and clap
their hands, and the lowing Of cattle is
heard IN every valley. Instead of the
roaring of the winds as they rushed
the primeval forest, we have
the loud and unceasing hum Oftrade and
commerce, and instead of forest trees i'm
mense chimney stacks rolling up huge
volumes Of smoke, indicative of the ex-
tent and worth of our industries, and
demonstrating the difference between
the reign.Of the savage and the saint.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-18

'fNot'sI know on, sir replied the vet
erans but Pve had thunder shot outen
that leg, exhibiting cork appendage.
ma, why did You send Tom out Of the
Because he was naughty and tried to
bite"
81 don't think that's fair, for yester-
day pa bit Miss SemibreVe, my music
teacher, three or four times, right on the
cheek and she didn't send him out Of
the room"
They were admiring the electric light
On the dome as they strOlled down the
Avenue after dark.
Mr.. Boodleby, Why does the lIlumin-
ated top Of the capitol remind me OF
your head2''
Il am unable to tell, my love. Please
inform me- answered her liege lord.
Because 1t is very light in the upper
storyl'
He yearns for q chance to get even
with his sarcastic wife.
'Read me something, Maudie, said
the doomed man when he called the
other evening at his girls house on G
street.
She snatched up the evening paper
with alaCrity and said:
Certainly, Cholley, dear"
And then she read with an unerring
glitter in her voice the advertisement
announcing the engagement Of the Milan
Grand Opera Company for the season at
the National.