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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

MARIETTA celebrated her Centenni-
al on Saturday last, in grand style.
Ex-President Hayes, Gov. Foraker,
Senator Hoar, John Randolph Tucker
and other distinguished persons were
speakers. The historical collection
was very large. and was strikingly
suggestive, by contrast, of the march
in progress accomplished in the past
hundred years in enlightened and
expansive development of thought,
genius and activity in the school oi
method and appliance, in adaptation
of skilled and perfected agencies o.
mental and physical labers, as per
tanning to the problem of life at it,
full in resources of culture, sustenanct
and enjoyment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
RANDOLPH.

Correspondence.
Election passed off quietly. The
Democratic majority was larger than
ever before, the entire democratic tick
ct being elected, as follows: Trustee,
John Knapp, Jr.; Clerk, NJ. o. Msltin;
Treasurer, Philip ehuman; Assessor,
Geo. Brockett Constables, E. R, Beans
Thos. Keller; Sexton, Valentine Kis
sci Supervisor, Center district. Burt.
Willard.
Miss Hattie Dickinson, of Ravenna,
has again opened her millinery rooms
over Elletts store. where she will be
in readiness to wait upon all desiring
goods in her line.
Alpheus Siam baugh recently re
turned from prospecting tour in Cal.
ifornia. Not liking the country well
enough to locate there, he decided tC
remove to Akron, which he did last
week.
Last Thursday evening the severest
wind storm that has visited Randolph
for many years was experienced, and
much damage was done. The gust OF
wind which did the damage was very
short, occurring a few minutes past
eight o'clock, and was of sufficient
force to move one large barn from its
foundation. Trees, fences, chimneys,
slate roofing, and out buildings in gen.
eral suffered.
Thieves broke into the merchant
tailor store of J. H. Campbell last Fri
day night and carried away several
suits of clothes. This is the fifth time
within few years that Mr.. Campbells
store has been burglarized, and we
sincerely hope the thieves may be
caught, but'as yet there is no clue.
J. 2. Shuman's shoe shop was also
broken into the same night, but moth.
ing was carried off.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

BROTHER RUKENBRoD, of the Sa-
lem Republican, in summing up his
newspaper "reminiscences since April
Sd, 1854, when without experience,
money or friends, he ventured on an
unknown sea in frail bark" con
cludes by saying I've would not ex
change our Office chair and editorial
pencil for the throne and scepter of
the Car of Russia" Brother Ruken-
brod is to be congratulated.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

SENATOR RICHARDsoN's bill in ref
erence to athletic contests and wrest-
ling matches is now a law. 1t pro.
vides that no athletic or gymnastic
exhibition, sparring match, or wrest-
ling set-to shall be given within the
State, either under or without the aus
pices of an athletic association, unless
the consent of the Sheriff of the coun-
ty in which it is to be held shall have
been obtained,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
ATwATER.

Inc following lS the result OF the
vote on local option, given Saturday
Against the sale, 1876. For the sale, ,32
A severe wind storm swept over this
place, Thursday evening, doing much
damage. Chimneys were blown down,
roofs damaged, sheds leveled, fences
prostrated, and Green's warehouse |
was started from the foundation.
FOOD TESTS IN REV YORK.
official Analysis Of Raking Pow.
derS-Adu i'm Cream of
Tartar.
Under the direction of the New York
State Board of Health, eighty-four diff.
! ferent kinds of baking powders, en-.
bracing all the brands that could be
found for sale in the State, were sub
mitted to examination and analysis by
Prof. G.. f. Chandler, a member of the
State Board and President of the New
York City Board of Health, assisted
by Prof. Edward G.. Love, the WELL
known United States Government
chemist
The official report shows that large
number of the powders examined were
found to contain alum or lime; many
Ofthem to such an extent as to reader
them seriously Objectionable for use in
the preparation of human food.
Alum was found in twenty.nine
samples. This drug is employed in
baking powders to cheaper their cost.
The presence of lime is attributed to
the impure cream of tartar of COM
merce used in their manufacture. Such
cream of tartar was also analyzed and
found to contain lime and other inn
, purities; in some samples to the ex-
tent of 93 per cent. of their entire
weight.
All the baking powders of the mar
ket, with the single exception of the
Royap mot including the alum and
phosphate powders, which have not
the virtue of even ali impure cream ol
tartar) are made from the adulterated
cream of tartar of commerce, and con.
sequently contain lime to a CORES.
ponding extent.
The only baking powder yet found
by chemical analysis to be entirely
free from lime and absolutely pure il
the Royal" This perfect purity re.
suits from the exclusive use of cream
of tartar specially refined and prepared
by patent processes which totally re.
move the tartrate of lime and other
impurities. The cost of this chemical
ly pure cream of tartar is much greater
than any other, and on account of this
greater cost is used In no baking pow
der but the Royal"
Prof. Love, who made the analys
of baking powders for the New York
State Board of Health. as well as for
Government, says of the purity and
5 wholesomeness of tn "Royal":
al find the Royal Baking Powder
P composed of pure and wholes )me in
gradients. 1t is a cream of tartar DOW
f der of high degree of merit, and does
= not contain either alum or phosphates
u or other injurious substance.
r u. LOVE, PHI. D.
S 1t is highly satisfactory to the hous e
/ keepers of this vicinity, where tn
Royal Baking Powder is in ge enera
o use, that the investigations by the an
g alysts in Massachusetts, New Yorl
IS and Ohio, the only States that hav
thus far taken action upon this im
Is portant subject, agree in CHASING it a
the purest and most efficient bakin
e powder in the market.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

For the most hotly contested office
in Cleveland. the Democrats elected
their candidate, at the election last
week, which gives evidence that but
for local strife and pickering, the Dem
clean sweep. Harmony, rather than
ambitious bossism and petty wrang-
ling, counts in the tabular showing of
contests, political or otherwise. as not
a few have learned to their discomfort.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

MATTHEW ARNOLD, the eminent
sociologist, devotes fifteen pages in the
Nineteenth Century to prove that the
civilization of the United States is
lamentable failure. He says that he
sees no difference between the climate
of New Hampshire and Florida; that
Americans think too much of them.
selves, have no great works of art or
literature our women have harsh
voices, and cab riding is only for the
rich. But he graciously comedies that
our oysters, though expensive,are good
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
ROOTSTOWN
Correspondence.


in Rootstown during last fall
and winter. George Moore sold his
farm to Mr.. Byers, and has moved
into the Deacon Cad Case house, where
he and family expect to remain until
he can build a house on his lot on
West street.
S. r. Mix, in the east part of town,
has sold the old Ephraim Chapman
farm to Charles Bingham.
p. P. Chapman has sold his resi-
dence and eight acres of land to Mr..
Mix. Mr.. Chapm an will build house
on the spot where his brick house now
stands-a house built many years ago
by Beman Chapman. one of Roots
towns early settlers.
A, N. Barlow has sold the house and
lot east of where he now resides, to L.
w. Hills, who has moved into it. Mr..
Barlow has also sold beautiful build
ing lot east of his residence, to n.
Terry, who will put up buildings on
his lot this summer.
Chas. Near, in the n. e. part of town,
has sold his farm to MIR. Bumbarger,
and will go back to JAMESTOWN, N. Y,
whence he came few months ago.
Frank Lewis has sold his farm north
of the Center, to L. Miner, Esq, who
has moved on to the property, and
was elected by the Democrats to the
office of Justice of the Peace.
Newell Bogue has rented his Jacob
Brown farm. in the s. W. part of town.
to Mr.. May, and has moved back to
his farm in the west paLt of town.
DIR. e. Fl. Porter, formerly of Edin-
burg, this county, has rented the Scott
house at the Center, aud moved in,
and is ready for business.
q. H Bradshaw, south of the Cen.
ter, has sold lot to w. V. Folger and
will build a house for him this sum.
mer.
w. w. Phelps has sold his farm to
Mr.. Leaman.
Mr.. Burns. of Randolph, has bought
the Burnham place on West street,
and moved last week. He expects to
add some Improvements to the build
ings.
l.. g. Hallock, one of our enterpris.
ing stone masons, is adding quite ex
tensive improvements to his house
and barn.
Mr.. John Weemink, one of our
young mechanics, is finishing his new
house, which, when completed, will
bs an ornament to West street.
VIM. Hallock, another of our young
mechanics, has put up a very neat
shop on his lot on West street, neal
where he intends building fine dwell
ing this summer or fall.
Henry Swartz and William Collins
each intend to build large bank barn
this spring.
w. W. Phelps, who has been visit.
ing Rootstown and Ravenna friends,
has returned to his home at Riverside,
Cal. We wish him a safe journey,
and hope he will visit us often.
Mrs. E. Case is visiting her sister in
Nelson, this Co., and expects soon to
go to New York city to spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs.
Sufferin.
The young people of the M. E.
Church had an Easter Supper at the
residence of Wm. Everett, on West ST.,
on Wednesday evening of last week
which was financial as well as a so.
cial success.
DR.. A. M. Powers was called to Ed
inburg last Saturday evening, to re-
duce a fractured leg, for four year
old boy of Mr.. w. o. Chapman.
OCCASIONAL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
=BEATTYS!=

1t is all for other Houses to claim have
the largest stocks in Portage Co., and to that they
the lowest prices when is established fact
have three times the stock of Goods of any
House in this County and that it is we'll known that we
simply discount all others figures.
We don't crow, bluff, buser, and claim to give you the
EARTH Gencsd I'M, moon stars and SUIT FOR $500,
nor do advertise thing and do another ALL
OUR PROMISES ARE ACTUAL FACTS, personal
call convincing you of the truth of our assertion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

THE name of l.. s. Holden, of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer, is suggested
as Delegate at Large to the National
Democratic Convention. We endorse
the suggestion. Mr.. Holden would
make most creditable representative.
He is an administration man. and
would be in every way acceptable.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
STREETSBORO,

correspondence.
Charles Hannum and family start
for Denver, Col, Saturday. Elder
Kennedy will occupy his house. His
son Wilby has the management of
the farm. Wallace Root has rented
his farm.
Mrs. Hart Risley is said to be inn
proving slightly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

W#INNM%%SSgA esteem of the best
~ =A=zsSs.-2 iders in the land
Though thousands make up the fam
lily of Victor riders, it is yet an exclu-
sive family composed only of those
who appreciate the fact that it is gen.
uine economy to buy the best.
AS the horseman is judged by his
beast, so is the cyclist by his wheel.
"The apparel oft proclaims the
man !" today, he who rides Victor,
is looked upon as a wheelman of judg
ment. His choice is sufficient proof
that he appreciates merit.
Whether mounting the hill, coasting
the grade, or spinning the long miles.
the Victor is nowhere less than Victor.
Its reputation has caused it to be freely
copied and it is we'll known that high
grade cycles, in common with other
lines of fine goods, are made to suffer
by the cheap limitations which are of
fered by makers whose chief aim Is to
market an inferior article by trading
upon The reputation of those of known
merit.
New features are not always i'm.
provements Much threshiDg is need.
ed to separate grain from chaff.
We will not burden the public with
descriptions of intricate machinery,
and detailed accounts of methods.
Processes are nothing, products every
thing. We point with pride to the
wheels we make; and it is needless
for us to assure riders that it weuld be
impossible to produce such machines
without the best plant and materials,
combined with labor long skilled in
the art of cycle making, ng,-requirements
which are fully met in our own facto
ry, fitted with machinery -unexcelled
for doing the finest work.
Testimonials from those who have
used them fully and emphatically cor
roborate all that we claim for the Vic
tor-perfection.
OVERMAN WHEEL CO.,
1872 lSS Columbus Ave, BOSTON.
JOHN F. BYERS, Agent,
RAvENNA, OHIO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12

The Leader Corridor man relates
that new made Benedict, in the act
of registering himself and better half
at one of the hotels, " looked appeal
ingly to the sympathetic clerk and
asked, How do you spell wife p !"
He'll lsarn later, in knowledge of
SYNONYMS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
Wall Paper

We have a spick span new
stock Of Wall Paper. which
we are selling at BOTTOM
PRICES. Every yard of our
last years stock was destroy
ed by fire, so we have moth
ing but FRESH SPRING
GOODS to offer you. Call
and see them. We have also
added line of PAPER
WINDOW SHADES.
Books, Stationery, School
Supplies, Children's Express
Wagons, Dolls, Toys, Pic
lures, Wall Pockets. and nu-
merous other articles, can be
found at our store, 1st door
East of Risdon & Taylor's
MRS, =, A, SCRIPTURE
RAvENNA, Q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
WoIff'sACMEB EBIacking

Is wonderful preserving and WaterprooflnG
any leather; giving it a deep, rich black
luStFe which lasts week. Don't oJteHer.
Do not confound ACME Blscking with any other
Sold by Shoe Stores, Grocers, Druggists, &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-12
The Press for $3.50 q Year,
advance.

Gov. Foraker has designated, by
proclamation. April 9th as Arbor day.
ADAM, the first man, was not named
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
RECORD OF A GALLANT SOLDIER.

Among some of the notable officers of
the Seventh Cavalry Z. S. A, aside from
those mentioned in Sundays EAGLE, is
Captain +. G. Mathey. At the outbreak
of the late war Captain Mathey enlisted in
the Slst Indiana infantry, and was soon
promoted to a lieutenant's position. In
the desperate hand-to-hand battle at
Nashville the American flag had been
placed on the rebel breast works. 1t was
shot away. AT this moment young Mathey
sprang forward through sheet of fire and
smoke, picked up the flag and again placed
it on the breast works and held it there,
while his comrades fell thick and fast
around him. For this, and other deeds
of gailantry he soon received a
commission as lieutenant colonel
of the regiment. which posi-
ton he held until the close of the war.
He could not stand the monotony of home
life and in 1868 he was commissioned a
Lieutenant in the noted Seventh Calvery.
He has been twenty-one years in active
service with this regiment. Captain
Mathey is a tall wirey Frenchman, with
piercing black eyes and hair, slightly
tinged with gray. He inherits his mill
tary proclivities-his grand father, was
noted soldier in the French revolution.
In camp he presents tie appearance of a
veteran. Among the other oflicerf of waite
with the command which left here yester-
day morning were Col Tilford, Major
Baldwin, Capt's. Ilsely, DeRudio and
Clients, Sickle, Baldwin, Cress and Rice.
Nearly all of the officers were accompanied
by their wives and ether members of their
families
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
ROUTE STEP!

The gallant eth calvary broke camp at
O'Clock yesterday morning and proceeded
south, going into camp at Mulvane today.
On Wednesday they will reach Arkansas
City, and on Thursday begin the march to
Fort Reno, Indian Territory, which they
will reach the Thursday following if moth
ing unforeseen occurs There they will lie
over day aud then in two days march
reach Fort Sill the end of their long and
tedious march from the far off posts in
Dakota.
The regimental and company officers are
an unusually pleasant lot of gentlemen,
who met many old friends and made more
new ones while in the city. AS has been
stated the 18th was General Clusters old
regiment, and they carry as choice memen-
toes, the camp table chair and a few other
articles of the generals tent outfit. sThe
most unique things being couple of
drinking cups made from buffalo horns.
Thousands of people went out to visit the
camp Sunday and get little insight into
the life of the soldier. Some of the officers
were accompanied by the lady members of
their families.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

On Saturday evening last a very enjoya-
bic surprise was afforded F. B. Northop at
his new and exceedingly pleasant home,
1923 South Emporia avenue, it being the
twenty-ninth anniversary of his birthday.
Mr. and Mrs Northop having been out
for an evening ride, found, on their return,
and unusually illuminated condition of
their domicile. AS they stepped upon the
porch the front door was thrown open, re-
vealing a throng of friends, about seventy
foe in number, filing not only the parlors
but the hall, awaiting his arrival A piano
solo rendered by Miss Laura Nuss aided
in the greeting. THIS surprise made Mr..
" nearly speechless for tiIpe. The visi-
tors brought with them as q reminder in
efter times OF their coming that evening a
spacious and finely upholstered rose wood
chair The presentation was made by S.
5. Mathews. pastor of Oaivet Congrega-
tional church. who humarously kinted
that this grit was intended as q means of
solace and repose. so that at all times, be-
ing rested. he would thus be ever fitted for
the activities henceforth awaiting him in
the pathway of life. ar. Northop re-
sponded briefly with earnest thanks and
and an assurance OF his entire apprecia-
ton OF the kindness of his friends present
and request to his pastor to lead in
prayer An hour or two Of soeial con-
xerse followed, intersperSed with music,
instrumental and vocal Thea came an
invitation 10 the dining room, where re-
freshnents We're served. Mrs y having
demonstrated her capahility as hostess
As the Sasbath's approach was near the
friends lef. with CHEEKY good nights and
wishes for many happy returns Of tie day
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
WACO PAVING.

Some of the leading citizens of Waco
avenue were yesterday making arrange
ments for taking the necessary steps to OBJ
tain the desires of the property owners on
the question of paving the avenue. For
some time this matter has been considered
and it has been determined to call meet
ing of the property owners for the board Of
trade rooms Friday evening. the object be-
ing to learn if the move is a popular one
and will meet the sanction of the people
concerned. The cost will be discussed by
men experienced in that business, and the
meeting. it is thou sht, will prove quite in
structive to all ia attendance. There
seems to be a variety of opinions as to the
proper disposal of the question; some favor
ing, some opposing. OF the former class
there are many systems proposed, and a
few already in the hands of champion sup
porters The result is looked upon by
those most financially concerned with no
little interest.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
THE JOLLY CYCLEkS.

The Wichita wheelmen were out again
last evening on a club run. They met at
the Occidental and started at 1:30 down
Main to Douglas, thence to Hydraulic,
then south two miles, and next east to
Hillside, north to the Wichita University
and from there to the top of the hill where
the thirsty cyclers came in contact with
Adams ale. much to their relief. They
proceeded north to the famous coasting
hill in Merriman Park, where they all
went down with feet over the handle bar.
Then they came in on Douglas and wound
up at the starting place. Here the boys
made some great attempts at funny bust
ness on the wheels much to their own mis-
fortune and the amusement of the lockers
on.
In connection with wheeling interests
one of the urgent needs of the club may be
understood by here quoting the CONVERSE
ton which occurred yesterday between one
of the boys, who received racing machine
the other day, with which to lower some
of the records for the state, and a promi-
nent business man of this city yesterday:
well, have you broken any of the
records YETI
''No; we have no track here fit to ride on.
I will be obliged to go elsewhere to make
any kind of a record"
''That won't do; the citizens of Wichita
can't afford to have you go anywhere else
to make a record"
"Well, we have been to see some Of
them and they won't even scrape the track
for us, and we can't speed wheel on the
track in its present condition"
The cyclers are of the opinion that if the
citizens understood the importance of
keeping all this sort of thing at home
they would take some interest in it. A
very small expense would put a three-lap
cinder path on the inside of the Riverside
track which would be an elegant place for
running against time, and the expense
would be mere tribe; il is to be hoped
some action will be taken IN this.
On next Friday evening the wheelmen
will give q lantern parade, which from its
novelty will no doubt attract quite a
crowd. Each cycler is to decorate himself
and wheel with Chinese lanterns 10 suit
his own taste. The line of march VIII lie
published later
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-31
sEDGw1cK COUNTY INSTITUTE.

The annual Teachers institute of Sedg-
wick county commenced at the Garfield
university yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
Long before the appointed hour it became
evident that the attendance would come
up to expectations and be far ahead OF any
previous year. The enrolment was found
to show 40 teachers present, which was
most creditable beginning.
County Superintendent D. S. Pence has
secured II. G. Larimer, OF Topeka, as con-
ductor and assistants, Profs. Naylor and
Shuil.
The opening devotional exercises were
conducted by Prof. Laughlin of the Gar
field. Prof. Larimer ID a very neat and
appropri ate manner outlined the work of
the session. He is well known in the state
as an institute man, and enters upon his
work with the confidence of all. He sig
nified his intention of organizing mill
tary company for the purpose of affording
those in attendance, opportunity to learn
something ofthe more ordinary move
ments He will also have charge of gram
mar, constitution, methods, didactics, and
school organization.
Prof. Naylor will preside over book
keeping. history, geography and natural
philosophy.
Prot. Shull will teach physiology, arith-
metic, reading, penmanship and orthodoxy.
The questions for discussion today are
School organization, Powers Of the
district board, !" Organization of school
district" The discussion will be led by
Misses Fields and Clark, and Messrs-
Alexander, Carlton and Kendall.
There are quite a number who will add
their names to the enrolment. 1t is
thought that the last OF the week will find
200 in attendance