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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24
Striking Adaptation in the Leaves
of Plants.

We have hitherto been considering,
for the most part, deciduous trees. II
is generally supposed that in autumn
the leaves drop off because they die.
My impression is that most persons
would be very much surprised to hear
that this is not altogether the case. In
fact, however. the separation is q vital
process, and if q bough is killed, the
the leaves are not thrown off, but re-
main attached to it. Indeed, the dead
leaves not only remain in sta, but they
are still firmly attached. Being dead
and withered, they give the impress
sion that the least shock would detach
them; on the contrary, however. they
will often bear weight of as much as
two pounds without coming off.
In evergreen species the conditions
are in many respects different When
we have an early fall of snow in
autumn, the trees which still retain
their leaves are often very much bro
ken down. Hence, perhaps, the COM
parative paucity of evcrgreens in tenn
perate regions, and the tendency Of
evergreens to have smooth and glossy
leaves, such as those of the holly, box.
and evergreen-oak. Hairy leaves
especially retain the snow on which
more and more accumulates.
Again. evergreen leaves sometimes
remain on the tree for several years;
for instance, In the Scotch pine three
or four years, the spruce or silver-fir
six or seven. the yew eight, A. pinsapo
sixteen or seventeen, araucaria and
others even longer. 1t is true that dur
ing the later years they gradually dry
and wither; still, under these circum-
stances they naturally require special
protection. They are. as general
rule, tough, and even leathery. In
macy species. again. as is the case
with our holly, they are spinose. This
serves as protection from browsing
animals; and in this way we can, l
think. explain the curious fact that,
while young hollies have spiny leaves,
those of older trees. which are out of
tho roach of browsing animals, tend to
become quite unarmed.
In confirmation of this / may also
adduce the fact that while in the ever
green-oak the leaves on well-grown
trees are entire and smooth-edged like
like those of the laurel, specimens
which are cropped and kept low form
scrubby brushes with hard prickly
leaves. s.-~-Sir John LstGbock. i'm Popular
Science Monthly for -4ugust.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24
PiIEsI PIIELIIPIIESIII

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding.
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy )called DR.. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-five
years standing. No one need suffer
five minutes after applying this Won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harm than good
Williams Ointment absorbs the tu-
nOrs, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as a pOultice, gives in
stant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by III. Waterman, and mail
ed on receipt of price. ST. 90.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

In the center of the island of Trini-
dad, dot in the Caribbean Sea, just
off the coast of Venezuela, there is all
asphalt lake. II is said to cover about
100 acres. and is apparently inexhaust-
ible. 1t is black, sandy substance,
and is believed to be crude rotten Pc
troleum. A singular feature of the
substance is that, although about 50.-
600 tons are taken out of this lake an
nually, it constantly fills up, SO that
there IS no lessening of the supply.
This singular lake of paving material
is owned by the Venezuelan govern
ment. but is leased to a company in
Washington. They have fleet of
schooners running to Trinidad, and,
having monopoly of the business,
they import vast quantities of the ma
terial. 1t is from this lake that all the
asphalt for our pavements comes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

The olive tree begins to bear in four
years from cuttings. and both oil and
pickles of the first quality can be pro-
duced in California. The olive crop of
Europe is estimated to be worth 49,
600, 600 francs, and since it has been
demonstrated that California soil and
climate are well adapted to its culture
olive planting is receiving much atten-
tion. The latest bulletin from the Cal
ifornia University Experiment Station
is devoted e this subject .,rsx--
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

The age which oysters may reach
under favorable circumstances is yet
unknown, but specimens have been
found which were believed to be from
twenty-five to thirty years old. With
care the bivalves may be kept alive for
a considerable time after removal from
the habitat It is stated that they
have lived on the floor of cold cellar
for three months
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

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 be fenced in, because we were
going to leave it. They know that we
are not 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, 1885-09-24
cRioos, cLYcsaIas sALvE.

CRiG0S' cLYcERINs 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 25 cents. For sale by
BEIDING IL A RMsTRONG.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24
Proposed Amendments to the
Constitution of Ohio.
ELECTIONS.
House Joint Resolution No. 67'
JOINT RESOLUTION
I'rOj Osing Amendments to Articles
1uO, Three and Ten of the Con-
Stttution of the State.

Hs sss1lce3 an the General assembly of TIE
State Q, Uhio IEat proRositloas 70 smenu pa SET.
section oI article Y Of the constitution OF the
State ol ohio. shall be submitted to the electors
A. D. 1885. to read as follows:
ARTICLE III.
Section s. Senators and Rep resentatives shall
be elected biennially by the electors OF the re-
spcctive counties or districts. on the first Tues
day after the first Monday In Rorefs6er; their
term Uf Office shall commence on the nrst day
of January next thereafter. and continue two
years.
Section The Executive Department shall
consist OF Governor. Lieutenant Governor.
of state. and an A ttoI ney General. who shall
be elected ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER TIKI
FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER. by the electors Of
the state. and at the places of voting for mem
bers Of the General Assembly.
ARTICLEX.
Section County officers shall be elected
on the first Tuesday after the fret Monday In
NOUenl6er, by The electors of each county, in
such manner, and for such term. not exceeding
three years, as may be provided by law.
FORM OF BALLOT.
At such election. the voters in favor of the
adoption of the amendment to section two OF
article two, shall have placed upon their ballots
the words "Amendmen to section two of arti-
Gle two of the constituslon5fe es;" and those
ment, shall have placed upon their ballots the
words =" Amendment to section two of article
two of the constitution-NO." Those who IA
vor the adoption of the amendment to section
one of article three of the constitution, shall
have placed upon their ballots the words,
" Amendment 10 section one OF article three Of
the econsiitution-Yes;" and thoie who do not
favor the adoption of such amendment, shall
have placed upon their ballots the words,
" Amendment t. section one of article three of
the uOns stiiution-NO." Those who favor the
adoption of the amendment to section two of
article ten OF the constitution. shall have placed
uDon their ballots the words, " Amendment to
se lion two of article ten of the constitution
Yes - and those who do not favor the adoption
OF such amendment. shall have placed upon
THEN ballots the words, Amendment TO section
two of article ten of the Constitution No."
A. ID. MARSH.
Speaker of the House of Representatives..
JOHN q, WARWICK.
President of the Senate.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution of Ohio.
EIECTIONS-
Senate Joint Resolution No, Is.
JOINT RESOLUTION
amending Section 4, Article X, of
the Constitution, relating to the
election of T0apnsb,n Officers.
ELECTIONS.

Resolred by Tie General Assembly of the State
Of Ohio lIhree-Iifths oi all the members elected
TO each House concurring therein). That there
be submitted to the electors of the State, on
the second Tuesday of October, A ID 1885, a
proposition to amend section four, ar icle ten
OF the Coz stitution of the State, SO to read
as follows
Section 4. Township officers shall be elect
ed by tho electors of each township, at such
time, and in such manner, and for such term
not exceeding three years as may be provided
by law; but shall hold their Offices until their
successors are elected and qualified.
The electors desiring at aid election, to SOte
In favor of the foregoing amendment, shall
have written or printed on their ballots the
words. = constitutional amendment, township
of1icers-l :" and those who do not favor the
adoption of said amendment shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots the words,
constitutional amendment. township ofheers
NO."
A. ID. MARSH,
Speaker oftAe House of Representatives.
ELMER WHITE,
President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Adopted April 8, 1Ssb.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO. I
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.l
I,JAMKs 8. ROBINSON, Secretary of state OF
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is q true copy of a Joint Resolution
adopted by the General Assembly OF the State
of Ohio. ON the 25th day of March. A. ID. 1876.
taken from the original rolls died in this Office.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hercuntO SUB
scribed my name, and am sed my
[sEAL1 Official seal, at Columbus, the 25th
day of March. A. ID. lss5.
JAMES 8, ROBINSON.
e67 p, Secretary of State.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO, I
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
I, JAMES 5. ROBINSON. Secretary of State OF
the State of Ohio. do Lereby certify that the
foregoing is q true ccpy of Joint Resolution
accepted 10y the General Assembly of the State
of Ohio, on the 9Th day OF April A. d. 1885,
taken from the original rolls filed in this Office.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hereunto sub
scribed my name, and affixed my
[sRAL.1 Official seal. at Columbus. the 9Th
day of April, A. ID. 1885.
JAMES 8. ROBINSON.
esT Secretary of Stdte.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22
In the Style of Queen Anne.

From Tinsley's Magazine
Let me offer few reflections on the
mania for Queen Anne houses that is
now rife, and which venture to pro-
nouuce failure, and which, with more
certainty, will be decreed a failure
generation hence. The thing is all
wrong, and IN wrong principles. The
Queen Anne architects INDUCED in no
such ridiculous fantastic IF AXIS as we
see now exhibited, and simply because
such was entirely opposed to the nature
and character of brick. Brick is sim
pie, honest, plain material, with good
color and hard, smooth surface-that is
all Whatever style can display these
qualities best is the Queen Anne
style and no other. The result of the
modern caprices will be seen 10 or 20
years hence, when certain decay viii
have disintegrated or destroyed the
whole, or when the owners heart will
have sickened of the frequent repairs
and reservations. The old Queen Anne
houses produced effect by the beautiful
color and surface, the bricks being laid
almost touching, with the thinnest wash
of mortar between. The result is that
no rain or damp ever gets between.
The modern system of building
is opposed to this thick layer OF
mortar being interposed, with the GER
tain result that all the elaborate gables,
&C., soon begin to separate. Bricks
put together in elaborate forms haveno
strenptb no more than stones land on
earth but displayed in surface it becomes
as firm and smooth as billiard table.
Even mouldings should be raised in the
faintest degree, and the less they are, the
richer the effect. THERE'S an old house
out at Clapton, seminary for young
ladies'" that for design, simplicity and
pure brickwork, mixed with stone and
design of outline, puts TO shame all the
brick phantasmata that are cover
ing the city. Looking at the preten-
tious masses that cover the new settle
ment of Cadogan-square or line the
Embankment, one does not feel at all
drawn back to the days of Queen Anne.
There is coarse, raw treatment in their
embroidery to which the brick lends it
self but reluctantly. The material Is
too rude for such fine work There is
another fad in house Adornment, which,
it may be said, has run its course.
This was the daubing over houses ''liv-
er red" green, blue, &c. These efforts
looked daring enough at first but pres
emily, as the dirt accumulated, they
turned all kinds of horrid tints, and the
house looked dirtier and shabbier than
ever.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

Reuben +. Sherman of Pewaukee ha
sued Merrick S. Spaulding, formerly
proprietor of the Capitol house at Mad
ison, for S25, 900 damages, Sherman al
leges that Spaulding alienated his wife's
affections.
The work of preparing for the North
American Sangerbund, to be held i'll
the Milwaukee exposition building in
July next, is well in hand, subcommit-
tees having been appointed and fire.
quent meetings arranged for.
Charles Remie and his mother are
held at Dodgeville for the murder of
his father.
Andrew Daubner, late city treasurer
of Madison, died recently aged forty
eight years.
A Racine special says the j. /. Case
Pillow Company, the J. |. Case Thresh-
ing Machine company and the Fish
Brothers 81. /. Case receiver) compan-
les are heavy losers by the failure of
the agricultural firm of j. w. Lowell IL
Co. of Salt Lake, Utah.
The Supreme court at Madison has
rendered decision in the suit of j. /.
Case VS.. A. G.. Fish of Racine. In this
three orders were entered, rs follows:
That the court affirms the order APP
pointing Mr. Case receiver of the prop
erty in litigation. The appeal was made
bv the defendants. That the court re-
verses the order directing the payment
of claims to workmen, the appeal from
the order being made by Case. The
court orders that the judgment in ia
vor of Case from which Fish appealed
be modified in accordance with the di-
rections of opinion. These orders sus-
tain Cases alleged rights except as to
certain creditors claims.
A case of starvation is reported at
Milwaukee.
At Eau Claire fire destro yed the lille
building, at Madison and North Bar
stow streets, owned by Frank lhle.
The first floor was occupied by Hanson
& Nelson and Johnson as saloon and
pool parlor. The building was valued
at 81 300, and is complete wreck. In
sured for 81, 900. Hanson & Nelson
lose a pool table and stocks valued at
$500, which is covered by $4,000 insur-
ance.
John J Orion, prominent aged law
yer of Milwaukee, has been brought by
erysipelas to the point of death.
Probate Judg Cameron has prepared
a written Judgment in the matter OF
public requests of the late G. G. Wash
burn, but will not render it until the
trustees of the requests named IN the
will effect some legal organization, as is
also provided in the will. As soon as that
is done one-fifth the amount will be-
come Immediately available, that is SO.
900 for the Minneapolis hospital and
SO 900 for the La Crosse library. The
remainder will be appropriated as fast
as desired to carry out the provislo ne
of the will. 1t is understood the
trustees of the La Crosse library will
organize at once, and the building will
be erected during the present year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22
When to 90 to New Orleans.

Undoubtedly March and April are
the pleasantest months of the year to
visit New Orleans. They are the
months of roses, of mocking birds and
of everything beautiful and delightful in
the far South. During these two
months only light clothing, such as
would be worn in the North in the sum-
mer, will be required; but spring over
coats and wraps will be needed for the
evenings, and occasionally in the day
time when the wind is from the north.
During December, January and Februa-
nv New Orleans weather is very varla-
BILE. There is of course, no snow, but
there is much rain and dampness, min
gled with an equal proportion OF sun
shine and warmth. Occasionally north
ers" send the mercury down to the for
ties. and even into the thirties; and
flannel underclothing should invariably
be worn during these months. New
Orleans is by no means tropical city,
nor are its houses so well adapted to
with stand cold and damp as those OF
more northern latitudes.-Harper's Ba-
Ear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22
We Love to Work.

Joe Howard in Philadelphia Press.
Take my friend Chanfrau, the actor,
whom have known for twenty years,
and always liked and always admired. as
a type of man born in this country Of
poor, humble parentage, with no start
in life until accident opened a door.
Through that passage way he jumped
quickly and was never pulled back.
Sixty-fve years of age, worth sll the
way from $500 900 to $500 900, he was
working like a car horse. A fresh sea
son was just begun, weeks and weeks of
toll and labor for him, days of travel,
evenings of exertion, nights of COM
parative unrest were TO be his portion.
Why? Not for more money,
He was rich enough. lie loved
work. We all love to work. That
is the great American trait, work
and love Of money. 1t isn't the money.
If it was the money we were after
wouldn't we hoard it? Wouldn't our
savings banks have greater assets than
they have day? Work was Chanfrau's
recreation. Work was his delight.
Had any one suggerted to him the de-
STABILITY of trip to Europe, with
year among the delights of the Cont
nent, he would have laughed heidea to
scorn. Why? To make more money?
Not at all. Because be loved to work,
he liked to see his name on the big bills,
he liked to hear the cheering applause
Of his friends in the audience, he liked
TO believe that he was still the peoples
favorite.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

For some years past Little RhodyH
has been acquiring bad reputation for
the ease with which it grants divorces,
the laws being so lax that residents OF
other States often avail themselves OF
the opportunity there presented for sun
dering marriage bonds which the laws OF
their other States would not permit to
be broken. Anumber of people who
are prominent in the fashionable socie-
ty of New York and Philadelphia have
taken up temporary residence in New
port, or, rather, prolonged their custom
ary summer outing in that pleasure re-
sort, for the express purpose of thus Sc
curing divorces which they could not
get in New York or Pennsylvania. The
better class of Rhode Islanders have be
come disguised at this scandal, and Gov
ernor Bourn, in his message to the Leg
isfature strongly urged an amendment
of the divorce laws which will redeem
the reputation of the State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

Lieutenant Melville in his history Of
the Jeanette expedition, adds chapter,
giving his own plan for reaching the
North Pole, and getting back, without
loss of life or property. Franz Josef
Land has been explored to latitude 50,
and is known to stretch northward at
least one degree farther; and it may be
much farther still. By this land route
Mr.. Melville believes the Pole can be
reached, and he proposes to go there
himself, and find out about the hatten-
ing of the earth, and all the other
scientific secrets that are supposed t.
cluster round that mysterious point.
As Siqurd broke through the circle Of
fire and won Brynhild, not for himself.
but for another, so Mr.. Melville is de
termined to force the defenses Of ice
that guard the alluring mystery of the
highest north, and to bring back the re-
suits of his conquest for the good of the
wondering world
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

A bill has been introduced into the
Senate of the United States providing
that all railroad corporations hereto
fore or hereafter created by acts of con
gress, for the construction of railroads
in any state or territory, shall in all
things be subject to the control and
legislation of any such territory or state,
to the same extent, as if the corpora
lions had been organized by the legis-
tatures of any such state or territory,
and this law shall apply to corporations
having railroads IN territory, which
shall subsequently be admitted as a
state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

The Maine legislature is soon to con.
slider the question of voting by proxy at
state and other public elections. The
bill introduced in that body for this pur-
pose provides that the name of the per-
son who would vote by proxy must be
upon the voting list; that no one can act
as a proxy whose name is not on the
same list; that the ballot must be pre-
scribed by the voter so as to leave the
proxy no discretion; that the ballot and
the authority to deposit it must be sign
ed by the voter and acknowledged be-
fore magistrate; that the ballot and
the proxy must be upon one piece of
paper, and that the proxy party must
satisfy the election officers of the
identity of the voter the same as he is
now required to prove his own identity
before voting if it is called in
question 1t is not considered likely
that the measure Will be adopted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22
NORTHWESTERN Inventors.

The following are the patents granted during
the past week to inventors of the northwest as
reported for this paper by Amass c. Paul,
Patent Attorney, Minneapolis, MINI.
Minnesota. Sack holder, G. D. Wood, Alex
andna
Wisconsin. Paper-box, c. NJ. Arthur, Evans
Vile. Water-closet NJ. Fox Eau Claire. Gull
tiyator and Seeder, H. o Lewis, Port age.
Wooden-shoe machine, Ferdinand Meineckee,
Milwaukee. Harness and neck-yoke, r r.
Noyes Darlington. Stakeholder, Chas H
Paul, Mill Centre Billiard-cue, o. F. Mitchell.
Merrill. Well-reamer, Frank NJ Gray, Mil
waukee.
Iowa. Truck, F. l. Bestor Knoxville
Wagon brake, b. Bosch, Burlington. Roller
bearing, H. H. Clay and NJ. D. Philleo, Cedar
Falls Gate, Gideon Gibson, Union Weather
strip, S J. Gard and J. Zarula, Goshen. In
crustation- preventive, H. Girard, Dubuque.
Music-leaf turner, Edwin g. Hastings, Nevada
Furnace CRATE, Fred. v Medynski, Des Moines
Dakota. Attachment for Grain Separators
James Forrest, Grand Forks
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-01-22

The London Times has clear ap-
probation of the difficulties attending
any peremptory attitude on the part OF
Great Britain towards the American
Republic. 1t says, Clearly this is no
time for England to pick bones with
Washington about the musty Nicaragua
treaty, with thirty five years of prog
ress and commercial activity pulling
the treaty to pieces. 1t will be very
easy for our government, by concilia-
tory course, to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer compact, without the least rup.
ture of the friendly feeling existing be-
tween the two countries.