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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
MANTUA.
Correspondence.
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Correspondence.
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Refreshing showers, the farmers
assurance of bountiful crop, The
| farmers of our town are we'll on with
the planting of their crops, which
with the favorable showers, give as
surance of bread, although hard earn
ed, by these honest tiIlers of the soil.
while the lazy loafer on the street
corner is gaping, hoping he may share
bite
Prof. Allen and lady, of West Farm.
ington Seminary, drove over here last
Sabbath morning, to preach in the M.
E. church. Being stranger here, he
drove to the public square, where a
crowd of roughs were collected in q
group, and made some inquiry, and
there he and lady were publicly in
suited. This crowd of persons are the
men who give Mantua the name (bad
as it is) it has abroad. From Pittsburp
to Cleveland there is no place that has
the reputation of our town for the
depth of sin. A man enters the train
at Solon, drunk; the conductor asks
him where he wants to get Off
He answers, "At hell (" .fWelI. -
says the conductor, "I'll put you off
at Mantua Station" You NAV ask.
fellow citizen of Mantua, how the
conductor knew where to put the man
off the train. 1t is this class of men
that run the politics of our town; who
go into the caucus and nominate men
and run things to suit themselves.
The Republican party has for policy
sake or otherw Sc, passed a local option
measure; but in this, as in the past,
pass measure and then kill it. The
leading men of the party here did
their level best to defeat it. We don't
say the best men of the party, but the
men who are allowed to do the busi-
ness of the party, backed by the rum
traffic, of the nation. We are not a
prophet, nor the son of a prophet, but
we will make the prophecy, that un-
less the Republican party of Portage
county puts the best and purest men
it has ON the ticket this coming cam.
paign, the Democratic party will elect
every man on the ticket. We will
wait the result. Men are seen on our
streets drunk, while it is said that
neither of our druggists sell in any
way. Our saloons, two of them at
least, are open, and no doubt doing
business. Drunkards go in one place
and then another, until they are drunk.
Where is the Republican party, be.
hind their law, that they claim and
boast so much over? Local option
does not prohibit, and will not, until
we get a Prosecuting Attorney that
will give every man the full extent of
the law, and not five days and a fine.
Yours for Truth and Right, .s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

The worlds scholarship, all that lie
worthy of the name, today, is Chris
tian, and it is only occasionally that
in any quarter of the civilized globe a
meteor like Ingersoll appears as an
infidel wanderer in the galaxy Of gen
aus. The trend of all thought in the
four quarters of the globe is to purer
and brighter, not q looser and weaker,
Christian faith and Ingersollism hard
" amounts to q ripple on its surface.
He is infinitely the inferior of Voltaire
and Volney, the materialists of the
German school of infidelity, and yet
all those theories and speculatioDs
have been buried, while Christianity
as marching forward to the conquest of
Asia and the dark continent.
Give Mr.. Ingerson and his followers
full scope, for it is one of the glories
of the faith they attack that however
much it may have suffered from big
Oted defenders, it has always been
by the assaults of its
foes.-f Chicago News.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

"DoEs your cow cringe and curl, +"
asks the New England farmer, land
appear nervous and fidgety when you
sit down to milk her ?" Well, not
much, she doesn't. She isn't that
kind of a cow. She isn't one of your
shy, timid, bashful cows. She just
fixes her eyes on vacancy with glare
that will raise blister on an oak knot,
sticks her tail straight up in the air,
stiff as poker, plants three feet firm.
ly on the ground and then feels around
with the other for the milk pail, milk.
stool, milk maid; finds them; fires
them up somewhere into the blue en-
pyrean, and remarking "Ha, hal"
amid the shouting jumps over six
rail fence, and tramples down an acre
of young garden. Don't talk about
bringing and curling to COW that has
to be milked with q pipe line and q
pumping station.-lBurdet
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

A WORD to all good friends of Mr..
Sherman. Your candidate is a good
man, in whom honesty of purpose is
strangely blended with fligidlty OF
heart. The warming pan as a means
of grace will hardly be in order in the
middle of June, and without artificial
warmth there will be no salvation for
Mr.. Sherman. Quit your insane delu-
sion, that at some stage of the proceed.
Ings there will be stampede to your
candidate. The stampeding will be
all the other way.-[St. Louis Globe
Democrat (Rep).
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
T. Consumption Incurable2

Read the following: Mr.. c. h.
Morris, Newark, Ark, says: "Was
iown with abcess of lungs, and friends
and physicians pronounced me an
ncurable Consumptive. Bagan taking
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, ann now on my third bottle
and able to oversee the work on my
farm. 1t is the finest medicine ever
made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio
says Had it not been for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
would have died of lung troubles. Was
given up by doctors. Am now in best
of health" Try it. Sample bottles
free at G. p. Reeds drug store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

The essential elements of success
were never more clearly manifested
than in the gathering of the Democ.
racy assembled in National Conven-
tIon at st. Louis to name its standard
bearers in the coming Presidential
contest and declare upon the leading
issues of the day. 1t sca.ce need be
said that Grover Cleveland will be the
unanimous choice of the convention
placed at the head of the ticket by
acclamation. Judge Thurman seems
to have clear field for the second
place on the ticket, practically with
| out opposition. Indications are that
the platform will declare in favor of
tariff reform and revision essentially
upon the basis Of President Cleve.
lands message devoted to that subject.
at the time We go to press but little
has been done save to organize and
get the convention in working order.
Patrick Collins, of Boston, is perma.
nent chairman, "a man admirably quail
flied for the position.
With theClevelanda and Thurman ban.
ner at the masthead, the old Democrat.
% ship of state viii sail into safe moor.
ing, and the country will enjoy 9
continuance of honest, wise and eco
nomic administration of governmental
affairs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

GREEN SPRINGS boasts of having
the biggest apple tree in this State. 1t
stands in an old Indian orchard, noar
what was the village of Tenante Chou
lrotten water, and the trunk is fifteen
feet two inches IN circumference, while
the limbs extend fifty feet from the
stem of the tree. Last fall it bore 25
bushels of apples. 1t is supposed to
be $50 years old.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

AT church meeting which we will
not locate. certain minister, noted
for his versatility and zeal, was open
ing the session with prayer. The day
which he forgot for moment, was
about as inclement as could be-rain,
hail, and stormy wind. He prayed
I" Oh, Lord, we thank Thee for this
gathering, for the privilege of meeting
with each ether once more, for the
beautiful Weather-whieh we had last
fallU
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

THERE must be something peculiar
in the climate of Wyoming Territory
A fellow that stole a passage some time
since on the B. & o r. R. in his emil
grafton to that Territory recently
wrote q letter to the officials of that
road In Baltimore. saying that he was
burdened with qualmy conscience,
and wanted the Co. to send him bill
for the stolen mileage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

of historical facts and philosophical
ideas.
Many people are suffering from Sc
we're colds.
We do not hear anything further
from the Clinton Air Line.
L. W. Ahrens and wife, of Toledo,
are visiting Mrs Mary Sherwood, Mrs.
Ahrens' mother
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
National Prohibition convention.

National Prohibition Convention.
That enthusiasm may be generated
where cold water is the only stimulus,
was abundantly manifested at the
gathering of the combatants of King
Alcohol, assembled at Indianapolis
last week. Coupled with enthusiasm
was an earnest courage which certain
defeat seemingly fails to dampen, and
whatever may be thought of the prac-
ticability of prohibition as means of
enforced reformation, its advocates
exhibited all the enthusiasm which
kindles in the legions whose step is
quickened by the promise of victory
Throughout, the proceedings were of
significance as regards the means and
methods held to be essential in con-
Quoting the campaign. Both the old
parties were denounced as in league
with the liquor element, from whom
nothing could be expected in aid of
restriction or prohibition; avowing
that the manufacture, exportation,
transportation aud sale of all alcoholic
| beverages shall be made public crimes
prohibition must be secured through
amendment of our national aud state
constitutions, enforced by adequate
laws, adequately supported by admin
istrative authority; and to this end the
organization of the Prohibition party
is imperatively demanded in state and
nation" "That any form of license,
taxation or regulation of the liquor
traffic is contrary to good government;
that any party which supports regula.
ton, license, or tax enters into alliance
with such traffic. and becomes the
actual foe of the states welfare )" de
clare for the immediate abolition of
the internal revenue system, whereby
our national government is deriving
support from our greatest national
vice." Civil service and labor reform
! were placed in their calendar of need.
ed reforms our immigration laws to
be so enforced as to shut out the for
eign element obnoxious to good citi
zenship, and other reforms held to be
essential to the welfare of the country,
were pronounced urgent in advocacy
and contamination.
Thus far all was harmony. But the
susceptible sampler of Edenic apples
seems to have lost none of her persua-
sive penchant for mischief, and her
longing to pluck the fruit of forbidden
franchise, SO temptingly offered by
its guardians, surfeited with ideal re
form incident to a sort of sporadic
millennial era, banished the angel OF
peace and harmony from their garden
laden with the fruits of oratoricsl
growth and blush, as they sought to
engraft into the upas tree the cion of
woman suffrage. The battle waxed
fierce. and oratorical shot and shell
flew thick and fast, leaving the woman
suffragists the victors.
The Eext thing in order was to Sc.
cure leader to marshal their hosts
to victory" General Clinton B. Fisk.
of New Jersey, was unanimously cho.
sen ss first in command, and Hon.
John A. Brooks, of Missouri, as sec
ond.
Over $25. 900 was pledged in cenven-
ton for campaign purposes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
Bucklen's ArnicasaIve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blsins, corns. and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
meney refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by q. p. Reed. Ravenns
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
THE FINE STALLION,
BRILLIANT FRANK !

BRILLIANT FRANK is years old jet black
stands i6 hands high, and weighs 1909 lbs. Has
excellent style, fine head and ears, good run
ming back. nice name and tail, clean fiat legs
and is a splendid horse to breed to for Farm Il
Roau purposes, as ne now shows colts that fol
size and style cannot be surpassed.
Beginning May this horse may be found
every day of the week at owners stable. three
lies south west of Ravenna Village at Mud.
dy Lake.
DESCRIPTION oE:-BRILLIANT FRANK was
sired by the well known Percheron Stallion
FRANK. owned by S. Craig; he by John = Inn
stead's full blooded Percheron Stallion import.
ed direct from France.
The dam of Craig's Frank was sired by the
well known KENTUCKY ~PLREDOR. a Canadian
horse who had good record as a trotter Bril-
liant Franks am was a Morgan mare.
TKRMs-Sing.e Leap .........................S4O 81 OC
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To Insure a colt to stand up and
SUCK GU
The best of care will be taken, but no respon-
sibility for accidents.
n. EICHLER, Owner and Keeper,
10a7 Ravenna. Ohio,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

Mrs. Burton Peck has returned from
her Cleveland visit.
We are sorry to say Memorial day
was not observed in a public manner.
Miss Marvin's school observed the day
by literary and other exercises.
The Ladies Aid Society meets with
Mrs. Hoskin this week.
The remains of Mrs. Stewart were
taken from the vault and buried on
Monday.
A large acreage of potatoes has been
planted this year.
What is the use of township wood.
house, and having it locked so no one
can use it? Wherein is the Justice OF
one of the Trustees giving away other
parties woodpile. because it is not in
the woodhouse? Should the Trustees
furnish fuel for strictly township bust
ness? Some of our citizens declare by
the great horn spoon that these are
political questions, and must be settled
at the ballot box.
The next dance is to be held July 4.
Parties from the northern part Of
the township say that the promised
saloons have failed to materialize. We
judge from appearances that one is
able to furnish ali needed stimulant,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
SHALERSVILLE.
Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE.
A social dance was held at the resi-
dence of J. l.. Cooley on Friday eve-
nIng, June 1st. The affair was q sur
prise for Rollin, who had few days
before reached the 10Th milestone in
life. Holly Bates scraped the fiddle,
SO you can imagine they had a jolly
time. All agreed in pronouncing it q
complete success.
Alfred Smith is having we'll drilled
Fred Barber, of Cleveland, Sundayed
with friends here. His wife is staying
here for her health.
Children's Sunday will be observed
with appropriate exercises at the
Church, on Sunday, June 18th.
We learn that the autopsy performed
on the body of Mrs. Carrie Stewart
whose death occurred last week, re.
suited in the removal of a cancer
which is considered the cause of bel
death. She was dutiful wife, an af
fectionate mother, kind friend, and
her death is a sad loss to her family
and friends. Her funeral was held a
the family residence, Wednesday, tn,
30th ult., Rev. E. d. Holtz officiating
The remains were placed in the vaul
awaiting burial.
Mrs. g. h. Sage is sick with nervou
prostratiou.
Miss Eva Derthick has gone to Bed
ford to attend school.
Miss Stella Monroe has gone to Gar
rettsville to live.
Mr.. Wesley Way, from Pittsburg,
calling on friends here.
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
I'm National CounseI at st. Louis.

Among the Assembled Democracy
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07

Enthusiasm and Harmony Prevail
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
Clevs and and Thurman!

To Lead the Democratic Hosts ts
victory.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-07
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

AN old gas well at East Liverpool.
belonging to Knowles, Taylor &
Knowles, began flowing recently at
the rate of six miles an hour.
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the Press FOR $I.5O q Year,
advGasce.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05
A DOGS MtMOHY.
After Many Years He Performs a Trick
Learned When Young.


A friend in the country had valuable
newfoundland dog, between whom and q
neighboring retriever there was "a family
feud Of long standing. The Newfoundland,
whom we will call Montague" accom-
panied his mistress one day on visit to the
home Of his rival, "Capulet," says a writ
or in Chambers Journal. ehose were the
days OF goloshes, now happily departed.
The lady removed hers and placed them in
side the door Of the house before entering
the drawing. room.
Up started Capulet, who had been lying
In ambush, seized golosh in his mouth and
was about TO make of with it, when he was
pinioned by Montague. A deadly combat
ensued. AT length Montague, the victor,
selling his mistress goloshes, ran off with
them triumphantly through tho village and
mover stopped until he had deposited thsSn
safely inside his own door.
After that day never did he pass the gates
OF his enemy's domain without going in and
bearing away some trophy-if only stick
or O stone as an emblem OF his mastery.
Years passed by, during which Montague
wandered in many lands. He was an old
dog when he rcturn,>d N TO his early home, and
that OF Capulet was inhabited by strangers
who knew him not; nevertheless. the first
time he passed by the old scene Of combat
he disappeared within the gates, and when
next seen was running up his own garden
path with huge hunting boot between his
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05
DIR. 8. w. FISKE.
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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-05-05

kOSOlOGY EXPLAINED.
what Foets and Philosophers Have Fount
TO Say on the subject.

to Say on the subject.
Thomas Moore differs from me. foi
he writes. quite oblivous Of Lavater:
In vain we fondly strive 20 trace.
The souls reflection In the face;
In vain we dwell On lines and crosses.
Crooked nose and short proboscls,
Boobies have looked as wise and bright
As Plato and the stagyerite;
And many sage md learned skull
Has peeped through windows dark and dull.
Noses have. however. been held in
respect for many reasons by tie learned.
As an oracle the old writers held that
il was sure sign OF faithful affection.
Writes ROuister: "Did my nose bleed
In your company" And. poor wretch,
just AZ she said this. 10 show her true
heart. her nose fell bleeding. Bleed
ling Of the nose did not always indicate
this. however, rs the learned Grose
,pleaded, for no held: III nose bleed
one drop only. II forebodies sickness; il
three drops. the omen il still worse. "
While Milton. who wrote the "Astrolo-
gist," said: ~ mans nose bleeds
one drop at the left nostril IL Is a sign
Of good luck" Decker. on tho other
hand, held that the principal use Of
the nose was TO fOretoll the coming Of
strange guests:
We shall ha' guests TO day ~
My nose itcheth
There are lots ofexpressiOn5 in popu-
lar parlancc, too. 10 show how impOr-
tant the nose is considered. For In
stance. one speaks Of dupe as n per-
son who is "led by the nose" and Iago
says Of Othello:
lie was led by the nose as asses are.
Paying through the nose," again, Is
held to be n condition of too much
trnstfulness, and Grimm says that this
saying had its origin in an old practice
,of King Odin, who levied tax Of
penny on every nose or poll. "Tweak-
ing" the nose indicates not only nose
puller, but n nose owner who is weak
enough to let people wiring his probos-
els; and not only did Papists in the old
days slit the noses OF the Protestants.
and Roundhcads slit the noses Of cava-
liers but in the war Of l877-78 The Mon
tcgrins generally cut of the noses Of
all the Turkish prisoners that they
ohanced TO take.
Still, though suffering the occasional
indignity Of n tweak, good nose only
belongs to the clever mana man who
is able TO find out secrets. For. rs the
Latin poet says:
Non cuicunquo datum est habero natum,
which freely rendered into English
means:
II is not given TO every body to have a nose
Ctoen witt
Still, as ! have remarked. the nose is
not treated with the respect that it
should be, and this is possibly because
il is often the medium of ridiculc. You
will remember Barham's line
The sa,ristau expressed no words
To indicate n doubt,
But he put his thumb unto his nose
And spread his fingers out.
Naturally the hands placed tandem in
front Of the nose put the organ itself in
some peril, and hence it gets hit occa-
sionally in n fight, rs witness Hudibras,
who notes that:
Those who in quarrels interpose
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
london Echo.