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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
Nothing In the Paper.

There is nothing In this paperr' ak
claimed pretty Oracle Loring. dashing
it upon the floor; lit Is q miserable,
stupid sheet anyhow"
Look again, you spoiled child of for
tune! at its carefully printed columns,
with the different headings, home and
foreign news, the wit and humor, and
miscellaneous items; then pause for
moment to consider how the over-taxed
editor has endeavored to please you.
There is probably no class of men more
over worked than these, no labor more
wearing than mental labor. 1t is so
easy to CRY out, There is nothing in the
paper" for those who know nothing of
its drudgery, the painstaking, the hours
of mental weariness, the tedious labor it
takes to make it please its various read
ers. No paper can be printed with its
carefully prepared columns containing
nothing, unless the editors, reporters,
printers. and all connected with it, are
body of fools. which is a matter too
absurd to be suggested.
There is nothing in the paper!' is
such q general expression, used when
people are not exactly suited with it
Riding once in street car, observed
two gentlemen purchase the same news
paper. One, after glancing hastily over
It, handed it across to a friend opposite,
exclaiming as he did so;
There, Sam; have the morning paperP
There is nothing in it, however. It's
scarcely worth lending"
The other gentleman who had pur-
chased the paper commenced reading it.
and seemed evidently absorbed. Pres.
entity the man sitting beside him asked
what interested him so much.
"Oh, everythingl' he replied. .'the
paper is we'll gotten up this morning
The editorials are especially fine, besides
the general matter Is most interesting ;!
q This instance shows that what pleases
one person fails with another. Be as
sured it is no child's play to edit and
conduct newspaper. 1t is q very tedi
Gus. important, responsible position, and
the man who satisfactorily conducts {
well-circulated, popular newspaper. ha'
almost the wisdom of Solomon. Le
those who doubt the assertion take thu
editors place for little while; there
will be nothing more needed for con
vincing proof. And as for our friend
Oracle Loring. when she Is tempted u
make such silly remarks, she had bette
pause to consider first where the taul
lies, if in the paper or in her own silly
little head.-Amelia 1hropp.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
A Cause of Neuralgia.

The London Lancet says that the pain
of neuralgia headache experienced by
women is generally located in one or
more branches of the second cervical
nerve, very commonly those terminal
ing in the scalp at the occiput- The
nerves of the scalp are irritated by the
hair being drawn too tightly back and
put on the strain, not as Il whole, in
which case the strain would be spread
over large area of the surface, but by
small bundles of hair, which are pulled
back and held in place by hairpins. Re-
lief is often consciously experienced as a
result of removing the hairpins, but this
has only temporary and partial effect.
The injury done is lasting in its conse-
quences. The present style of dressing g
hair should be discontinued, as 1t prob
ably. in part. accounts for the extreme
prevalence ct asgralgic heaeaehs, -'ees.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
High School House in Ravenna, commencing
at O'Clock A. N. and closing at O'Clock P. n.
on the following SATURDAYS. to-wlt:
4th Saturday in March. I'd Saturday in April,
I'd Saturday in May.
SPECIAL NoTICs.-No certificate will be ante.
datsd. By order Of the Board.
DID. PICKETT, Clark.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
nOWNC,PATENT sELF-OOpCET
UUW IsN ADJUSTING UUitNE
IMPROVED

Is the only perfect fitting. truly comfortable
and health-preServing Corset male. Has
Elastic Section above and below y Corded Cen
terpiece. Entirely different from any other. Hv
erv Corset is Stamped and absolutely Guaran-
teed in every particular. Be sure to get the
Dozens Patent Manufactured only by the
Gage DOtons Corset Co.. Chicdgo. and for sale by
frSt-class dry-goodS stores everywhere. Price
S1.5O. S79-1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
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
box. For sale by q. P. Reed. Ravenna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
FARM FOR SALE.

As executor OF Aianson q. Avery. deceased.
( offer for sale his farm, containing III acres,
situated in StrcetahOro' township, Portage Co.
A good dairy 81 grain farm. Abundance OF
fruit good buildings and well watered.
INQUIRE oil K n. AVERY, Executor.
9Il Aurora. D.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27

A COW at Galesburg. Ill, was struck
BY mot sGad and taroTn har high a. into INTO
resumed her peaceful occupation of eat
jpg g.ass as i nothing had happsps&
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27

We have had the exclusive sale of the
Rock ford 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., oi
the Old Reliable Ravenna Jewellers
Swift's Block.
WAIT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27
Special Notice!
OFFICE OF
Rockford Watch Co,
OFFICE OF

ROCKFORD, ILL, May 18th, 1884.
Referring to the fact that we have
appointed WAIT BROTHERS, of
Ravenna, Sole Agents for 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 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 1oc
immediate use, we hold ourselves di-
rectly responsible to the wesrer 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 WAIT Bros, and given out by
/ them to 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, 1886-05-27
EASTWARD.

No 4, New York Limited EX. daily 400 p. m
No. g. New York Limited EX daily $50 a. IN.
Nc. r. N. Y, Albany Il Boston Elk.
DAILY. y)............................ $40 a. m
No. 16 Cheese kx lex. Sunday )- 427 D. m.
No. 81 Way Except Sunday ............ 100 u. M
No. II stops at Free lom and W indham go
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27

SnARLES o"W, ",
Offers to the people of Portage~County the fol-
lowing unexcelled varieties, which nave inva-
riably received the higeest concentrations
wherever exhibited. taking the First Premiums
in every competitive test as to Hardness, Size,
Flavor, and Prolific Bearing.
WHITE ANN ARBoR GRAPE-Hardy, pro-
life, large and delicious. Ripens ten days or
nor rots. Second size, one year old, small, 80
cents each.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Agricultural and Horticultural Society
in the Pomoiogicsi Department at their Fair in
October. 1889. had under consideration 20 vari-
cities OF Grapes. and 10 was their decided opin-
far the most desirable of the lot.
For siss. JfGsor and bsausy, 1t took the lead of
all our standard varieties. and we believe it
In this country. AARTIN CLARK,
J., WILLIAMS,
Committee.
ANN ARBoR, MICH, Dec %. 1854.
,RUssIANMULBERRY..HARDY.-Abeau- beau
tile fruit is valuable for table use, BY mail,
IL to 1s inch size Is cents each, g. 80 per dozen
THE WAGER PKACH.-This Is, without ex-
ception. the best and richest Peach we are ac-
quainted with. for table use and canning pur-
poses; 1t is Ct good size. yellow skin, and flesh
hardy. and one of the most abundant bearers OF
any sort known: 1t reproduces itself every time
to feet. Is ceuts each; ss.5O per dozen.
wATERLOO PEACH.-s 10 #. IS cts each
| he largest and best very early peach grown
Ripens about middle Of July.
| "BIG BOR"-THK COMING sTRAwBERRY.-
| The biggest and most uniform in size. the best
favored and most productive, and the vines the
ioe Price by mall s. gs5 dSs 0S
Ravenna. March 80. 1855 76a-am
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27

S.6 q. m.
6.0 p. m.
1000 q. m.
1U.02 = M,
4.27 p. m.
ON.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
EICN

England's new cabinet is officially an
nounced AS follows
Gladstone, Prime Minister and Frsi
Lord of the Treasury. Sir Farrer Hers
cnell, Lord High Chancellor. Earl Spenc
er, Lord President of the Council. III. c.
IL. Childers, Home Secretary. Ear
Rosebdrry, Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Earl Granville, Secretary for the Colo
MES. Earl Kimberly, Secretary for India
Mr.. Fl. Campbell Bannerman, Secretary
for War. Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Marquis
Ripon, First Lord of the Admiralty. j.
Chamberlain, President of the Local Gov
eminent Board. &. .. Trevelvan, Score.
tary for Scotland A. j. Mundell, Presi
dent of the Board of Trade, John Nor.
ley, Chief Secretary for Ireland The
composition of the new cabinet has
caused great surprise, and it is thought to
show marks of compromise.
The secretary for Ireland, Mr.. John
Morley, is a pronounced advocate of home
rule, and his selection cannot but be irri
tating to Wings like Lord Harrington and
Mr.. Goschen, who are resolutely opposed
to concessions to Ireland. Sir William
Vernon Harcout, the chancellor of the
eXchequer, was home secretary In Mr..
Gladstsne's last cabinet. His wife Is an
American, the daughter of John Lothrop
Motley, the American historian and a
former minister to England. The Mar.
quis of Ripon is former viceroy of In.
dia, where he made reputation for ad.
vanced liberal ideas.
Smallpox has broken out afresh near
Cowansville, Que, there being three cases
and one death, also case In Sutton, ten
miles over the border. Large numbers
have been exposed and serious results are
feared.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
Law Court Occasions.

HANCOCK CouNTY.-Richard Hemor ct ais.
VS.. Bar Harbor Water Co. Judgement on the
verdict.
Rescript-Privnte property may be taken by
the sovereign power of the government in the
exercise of the right of eminent domain for pur-
pose of public utility interests in water, as well
as in land, may be taken by virtue of this power,
and both are equally the subjects of compensa-
ton. 1t is a well-cstablished rule that where
damage is necessarily done to the property of an
individual by being taken by authority of the
legislature for public use, such damage can be
recovered only in the manner authorized by
statue. To constitute legal taking, however
by which cause the damage can be justified, and
thereby remit the party to such exclusive statu-
tory remedy it must be shown that the require
ments of law have been strictly complied with.
In all cases where private property is taken in
the exercise of the right of eminent domain,
whether it be in lands, or the usufructory inter
est in flowing water, the taking must be evil
dcnced by some writing, describing the estate SO
taken by definite and specific boundaries, quality
or measure, according to the nature of the prop
erty taken.
WALDO CouNTY.-Ransom Abbott ct ais. in
,equityys. James NJ. Treat. Bill dismissed with
costs,
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

Reports from Washington say that the
free trade tariff tinkerers are at it again,
and that majority of the Ways and
Means Committee will soon report bill
to the House In which lumber hay, grain,
potatoes, "raw" wool etc, will be put
upon the free list. just what raw"
wool Is, we have no idea; but we have
this to say that but for the Republican
Senate this bill would be passed by Dem
ocratic votes and would become a law by
the signature of a Democratic President.
Such legislation would widen the ruin of
the wool-growing industry. 1t will be
saved by Republican votes. We ask our
readers to remember this.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

They ale having a wild time at Seattle
Washington Territory. The Chinese are
being driven from the place by the peo'
Pile and the municipal authorities detied
Governor Squire Issued The following
proclamation:
To the People OF Washington Territory.
Whereas. it is represented to me by the
mayor OF the city OF Seattle as follows:
Hon. w. c. SQUIRE,
SIR-The Chinese residents OF the city OF
Seattle are being unlawfully removed from this
city by a mob unlawfully gathered together
The authority Of the city is not sufficient to keep
the peace and preserve order. appeal to you
for aid and assistance.
HENRY l.. YgsLKR, Mayor.
No,c therefore !, Watson G. Squire, Gov
ernor of Washington Territory, do here
BY publish a proclamation warning all
persons to desist from breach Of the
peace, and ordering that peaceably dis
dosed persons shall retire to their homes,
except such persons as are disposed to as
sist the sheriff and the duly constituted
civil authority 10 maintaining law and or
der; aud request all persons who are
dispoeed to assist 10 maintaining order to
diately for that purpose.
Furthermore, order the military forces
of this city to Immediately place them
selves under arms, and that the cOmmau-
ding officers of such companies repor,
forthwith to the sheriff OF King county
for the purpose OF rendering him military
assistance II need be In maintaining the
law.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
VILLAGE DIRECTORY.
RELIGIOUS.

BAPTIST.-RKv. C. NJ. G. HARDWOOD, PASTOR
Preaching service II A. NJ. Sunday school at Ia NJ
Prayer meetings Sunday at p. NJ, and Thursdays
att Up NJ.
CATHOLIC-WATERS STREET, REV. 4. CENER
FAUX, PASTOR. Sunday services, Mass at 10 a. NJ
Sunday school at p NJ. and Vespers at p. NJ.
CT1STAIN-HIGH STREET, REV. J. II. Sow
KRBY, PASTOR. Preaching I.3o, Sabbath Schoo
iais Social meetings. Sunday at O'Clock, Tues
day at 100.
CONGREGATIONAL AVENUE, REV
a. J. RAcKLIFF, PASTOR. Preaching service o.3o
A. NJ, Sunday School IL NJ. Prayer meetings
Sunday at p. NJ, Thursday ut 100 p. M.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL ISLAND AVE
NuE, REV. ]. M. Frost, PASTOR. Residence Par
sonage, Island Avenue. Preaching service at io.4i
A. NJ, Sabbath School at i7.I5 p. NJ. Praise meet
ing at p. NJ, Prayer meeting at 63o Glass meet
ing, Tuesday evening and Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening in the vestry at 100 P. M.
UNIVESALIST-CoR. LEAvIrr AND NORTH
Sis, REV. A. X. HoYT, PASTOR. Sabbath service
io4s 4. N. Sabbath School at IL M
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
The events of the weeks in Maine {

The events of the weeks in Maine are
the suspension of thcimanufacture Of lime
In Rockland and Thomaston and the shut
ting down of the Bates mill at lewiston
The Rockland case is particularly unfort-
innate as manufacture of lime Is the one
industry of the city and must be felt with
great severity by all classes. Here are
concerns doing q million dollars worth
of business annually and employing up
wards Of thousand men, the majority of
whom have dependent families. The
men had asked for weekly cash payments
and increased wages. The lime manufac-
turers were willing to grant the first re-
quest but said they could not afford to
pay more wages, and prefer to shut down
rather than continue business at a loss.
In Lewiston the suspension of opera
tions In the Bates mills although 1t effects
q greater number of hands directly, Is
not so serious blow to the place as there
are other mills in operation. The shut
down is the employers weapon and the
strike that of the employees. The right of
one is the same as the right of the other,
and either should only be used in extreme
cases. They should be avoided wherever
possible. In this case the loom fxcrs
struck, 45 Of them In a body and the mill
must be idle or practically so until Others
skilled In the work could be found to
take their places, which the opposition of
the knights of Labor would make very
difficult. 1t is hoped that matters will be
speedily harmonized and these important
industries started early.
Mr.. Pratt, the agent of Bates Mills re-
turned from Boston and conference
was held with the Knights of Labor.
The directors are reported as sustaining
him in the position he has taken. The
knights Of Labor are said to require the
reinstatement Dalton as condition of
the hands going back into the mill and
the agent will agree to opening the mill
to all but him.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

Conquered!
WHEN THE DOCTORS GOULD
DO MORE
CHAS. A. CABRERA, 80 Hawley

CHAS. A. CABRERA, 80 Hawley
Street, Boston, Mass, writes:
zone year ago I was apparently
so far gone with Consumption that
my life seemed only IA question of
days rather than months. With
my faith in the ability ofphysicians
to help me all gone. l tried almost
every known remedy, with no an.
parent benefit. Finally, as a last
resort, | was induced to try DR.. r
q. Flowers Lung Cordial. The
very first dose gave me relief, and
with the first bottle l took a new
lease of life. and l can honestly saw
today thatone spoonful ofthis rem
edy is worth more to the sufferer
from Lung troubles than gallon of
any other known remedy. A bottle
of it is now one of my choicest no.
sessions, and at the first symptom
of a cough or cold 1 fly to it for the
relief it never fails to give.n
DR- FLOWERS LUNG
CORDIAL is without question
the most wonderful Lung rem
edy ever discovered. 1t eradi.
Gates the germ of CONSUME.
TlON AS NO REMEDY
HAS EVER BEEN KNOWN
TO DO. 1t stands without y
rival for COUGHS, COLDS.
BRONCHITIS, ASTHMH.and
CONSUMPTION.
Price $l.OO per bottle. A
copy of DR.. Flowers Rules for
the Treatment of Consumption
accompanies each bottle.
FLOWER MEDICINE COMFY.
BOSTON, AaAsss
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
Once a Rlver-Driver, Now a Judge.

Judge Virgin one of the ablest jurists Of the
Maine Supreme Court, was born and bred
among the Oxford bears. His father was lum-
them or run the logs down stream with the most
daring river-drivers. The Judge recently told
Inc some of his adventures as log runner.
"rhere was a stream they used to call No. g.,
rnnning into the Swift River, on which my ia
Their used to operate" said he. "At noon, when
the snow had melted and run down into it, it
would be bank full, but by night there would be
hardly any water in it. We foated thos big
pumpkin pines down this stream at midday
They were monstrous logs. thought nothing
of jumping on one of them and riding down on
it alone. Once in while, I'd strike hidden
rock and go off, but rather enjoyed ducking
them"
What future justice Of the Supreme Court is
yarding logs in the Maine forest, this winter p
Rambler IN Lepisfon Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

We beg to express the opinion that
Senator Edmunds of Vermont, If he
thinks he can restore himself to his old
position in the Republican party by lead
ing an assault upon the President over
appointments, will be doomed to disap-
pointment. In the day of battle he
sulked in his tent; aye, he did more, he
gave aid and comfort to the enemy. YER
mont may retain him in the Senate, but
the great body of Republican votes have
no honors to confer upon him.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10

Two PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
good story is told of ex-Gov. Long of
Massachusetts, and Congressman Reed of
Maine. A newspaper reporter, in referr-
ing to possible Presidential candidates,
recently. mentioned Mr.. Long and Mr..
Reed as among the number. A few days
later he met Mr.. Long who thanked him
for the compliment, but said, "You will
have to withdraw my name now. Reed
and have made a bargain. He has Of
fered me fifteen dollars to withdraw in
his favor and make speech nominating
him at the next republican convention.
The only hitch In the proceedings is that
| want the fifteen dollars down, but he
wants to pay five now, and the other ten
after the speech is made" The truth of
the story is not vouched for, but it is a
good one any way.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
Experience W. lnexperience.

1t is matter of regret that In intro
duced Hoods Sarsaparilla, its proprietors
are obliged to overcome certain distrust
by some people who have unfortunately
bought worthless compounds mixed by
persons ignorant Of pharmacy. Messrs.
c. l. Hood & Co. are reliable pharmacists
of long experience and they make no
claims for Hoods Sarsaparilla which can
not be substantiated by the strongest
proof. And we say 10 those who lack
confidence, read the unsolicited testimo-
malls In favor Of Hoods 6arsapArilla, and
then prove IT. merits by actual personal
test. We are coandsnt you will not be
disappointed, but win hnd It Medicine
Of great value. which can b implicitly
relied upou. 100 Doses o..
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
Somerset County omcers.

Clerk of Courts--L. II. Webb. Skowhegan.
County Attorney lanes o, Bradbury, Haniahd.
Judge of Probate-rurner Buswell Solon
Register of Probate--H. s. Goodwin Skowhegan
County Commissio ners-A. Moor, Hartland, 7
p. Hilton, Brighton Hiram Moore, Madison Cen
ter.
Register of Deeds-H. C. Decker. Skowhegan.
County Treasurcr--A. o. Frederic, Norridgewoek
Sherif-Zenas Vaughan, Skowhegan.
Deputics-E. p. Viles, n. New Portland; ), d
Moshier, Pittsheld; b. NJ. Steward, No. Arson
VIM. W. Brow n, Harmony; r.. S. Williams
Ifartland; Lyman Grant, Scion Augustus Brad
bury, Fairfield; 4. NJ. Baker, Norridgewoeki {
II. Jones, Athens; John II. Mitchell, Cambridge
BENZ. A. Sawyer Starks.
Iaer-B. M. Baker, Norridgcwock.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-10
And II 10 Called Reform,

Captain w. H. Boynton, Chief Clerk In
the Railway Postal Service between Bos-
ton and Bangor, and one of the Oldest
and most efficient clerks In the service
and soldier with . good record, has
been removed from his position to make
room for . Mr.. Gallagher Of Bangor,
who has NO experience In the important
service into which he h thrust. In this
ease the good Of the service has been sac
rtnced 70 make room fora Democrat
Boston Rna.