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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19
Thomas Nelson PAGE.

A very touching little story has just
been told of Thomas N. Page, the writer
of charming Southern stories, whose
first, ''Meh Lady," brought him fame
from the very day of its publication in
the Century. Fifteen years ago, a poor
boy in Virginia town, struggling
with the law which he detested, Page
wrote '.Meh Lady," and sent it to the
ScribnerS. He heard no word from it,
his letters were unanswered, and in
despair he let the matter drop; he felt
the story was as good as any he could
write, and he turned again to the de-
tested law, and wrote no more.
Twelve years after, when ''Meh
Lady was well nigh forgotten, he was
amazed to receive a check for it, and
shortly afterward to see it printed in
the Century. The story of its instant
success is known to all; after twelve
years of dusty existence in the editors
pigeon-hole, "Meh Lady" came forth
to charm a quarter of million read
ers.
This enforces again the oft repeated
and as oft denied statement of the edi-
torial methods of great magazines
While ''Meh Lady" was thrust aside
for years the magazine went on print
ing and paying for much that was
senseless. profitless drivel-for even q
great monthly does that sometimes.
''Meh Lady, came unheralded; she
suffered rude welcome. Over and
over again, spite of protestations and
denials, has the same thing occurred.
Those twelve years have been called
a ''wasted youth" for Mr.. Page. That
may not be wholly true. Even while
struggling along with the law he may
have acquired deeper knowledge of
those life experiences that are needed
by story writer of this class; a fuller
sympathy, a truer tenderness for hui
man nature. 1t is one of those ques-
tions that, beingirrevocable, can never
be DroVen.-BOStOn Record.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

The Leader Corridor man ges off
the following elastic yarn at the ex-
pense of some dairy maid, whose feet
and eyes are familiar with the verdure
of pasture and landscape:
A great many young ladies from the
country towns come to Cleveland to
do their shopping, and they OCCASION
ally patronize the hotels. An uptown
clerk is responsible for the. following !:
" A young lady who had missed her
train came up to the counter one eve-
ming recently and asked for room
which would not be too expensive. A
bell boy was given the key and re-
quested to show the lady TO the fourth
floor. The guest entered the elevator,
aud when it began to ascend she
screamed and asked to be-let out. Co.
ing up to the clerk. she said: Here,
sir, it is of no use for you to give me
that room, for am not going to sleep
in a room that is going up and down
stairs all night"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19
BRIMFIELD.
Correspondence.

Correspondence.
Farmers are plowing their oats fields.
On account of sickness and absence
of some members of the Dramatic
Club, the performance of dot, the
Miners Daughter" has not yet been
given, but it is now being rehearsed,
and We expect to announce the date OF
its presentation in our next.
The spring term of school at the
Center commenced last week, Miss
Jennie IIamphare teacher.
Mr.. John Boosinger has purchased
VIM. Moultop's house and lot.
Three young men went hunting
ducks the other day. Although they
returned without any game they are
ready to take their solemn oaths that
they shot dipper."
Messrs ]. T. Williams and r. a.
Waldron will engage in the cheese
business the present season. They
have secured the Parker factory.
The las of the series of Club dances
which have been SO much enjoyed thi,
past winter, will be held next Friday
night, at the Town Hall.
IL. C.
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Republican Congressional Con.
vent1On.

The Republicans of this congression-
al district met in convention at War
rem on the 18th inst, and nominated
Hon. f. B. Taylor, which being equiv
alent to an election, will constitute his
fourth consecutive term, There was
no opposition to Mr.. Taylor, and the
work was done in a manner which
could not be otherwise than assuring
as TO his hold upon the G. o. p. of the
10Th congressional district. William
Grinnell, of Portage, and w. II. John
ston, of Lake county, were chosen as
delegates to the Chicago convention,
and instructed to support "henest
John until he was nominated or mis-
name withdrawn. Hon. Fl. B. Per-
kins was chosen Presidential elector.
The resolutions were of the usual g. o.
p. buncombe, and falsification in ref
erence to President Cleveland. As q
whole, they reflected not SO creditably
the sense as the nonsense of a pseudo
patriotism not wholly oblivious to
spoils, nor innocent of sectional ami.
musities.
The Warren correspondent of the
| Cleveland Plain Dealer has this to say
| in reference to surface Indications
of harmony in the Sherman love feast
Notwithstanding the fact that thi!
resolution endorsing Sherman) passed
without dissenting voice, many del
egates openly opposed it before ant
after the convention. To your cores
pondent Geauga county delegat
said: The Sherman resolution will
pass. but it will not express the senti
nent of the convention. Of the TWEEN
ty-three delegates from my county
eighteen are strongly opposed to Shel
man yet we have to sit still and lie
J the resolution pass. I,have no doubt
in fact I know to a certainty, that
majority of the delegates are ant
Sherman men. The resolution is sim
ply forced upon us, as it would not
, to break now ~
So it seems the Sherman pill is nc
! sufficiently sugar coated to prevent th
3 distastefulness of its ingredients bein
: realized in its swallowing.
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HIRAM, O., April II. 1sS.

Hon. John Smith, Cor. Gen of Noon.
RESPECTED SIR: Not as railroad
magnate, earpet-bagger, or one
one prompted by mere idle curiosity
do [ address You, but as a protector
of great schemes, friend to the
laboring man, and dead set advocate
of phrenology and local option.
This is leap year, trade is brisk,
preachers busy, scientific and real es-
tate business booming, while potatoes
and politicians are coming up.
l understand that your boom has
wilted, that your place is practically
dead, and that you are at present in
position to take in proposition and
catch onto an opportunity. Now
Governor, why don't you rustic around
wake up to your duty, and inaugurate
something in the way of an improve
ment? Hoe down some of your old
cinders, grant homestead and tree
claims, stake out town lots and build q
railroad. Cooperate with me, and l
will use my influence and family pride
to help you out. L think the stock
holders of the Clinton Air Line might
be prevailed upon to leave the old road
bed at this point and make connections
with your place, should you take suf-
ticient interest in the enterprise to
extend your lunar road and consoli-
date with us, thus forming the Lunar
Clinton Air Line. lis true Carrots
vile tried some SUCH scheme, but
failed to connect on account of lack
of business enthusiasm and accessible
ity. Now Governor, have both and
am willing to use them for our mutual
advantage Just think what a big
thing it would be for us. We could
send you our superfiuous gas, billiards,
lawyers, anarchists, etc, to start your
boom, and receive in return superior
grade of honey moon, sunGries and
cheese (sine skippers). We could run
this on tariff reform plan, give you
territorial government, and take you
into the Union along with Dakota and
3" No Mans Land"
l hope, your honor, that you will
give this matter your early and favor
able attention, and notify me when
you are ready to proceed with nego-
tiations. Do not ruthlessly I" sit down
upon" my cherished scheme. Do not
heartlessly disdsin my protfered assist
ance, or chuck this letter into the W.
p. basket. AS a supplement to your
answer, aud to decide bet, please
state what you think of local option,
and what you bave to do with shrivel-
ing pork, or sproutIng onions.
Your obedient servant,
TIM FILKINS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

EEADQUARTEhS
DENocR ATTIC SFArE GEETR AL COMMITTEE
COLUMBUS. o, March 2ist, 1888.
The Democrats Of Ohio are hereby notified
to meet in delegate convention at Dayton, Ohio,
on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18th and 10th.
1888, to nominate candidates for
SECRETARY OF STATR.
SUPRBME COURT JUDGE,
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
And to select four delegates at large and
four alternates at large TO the Democratic Ma
tional Convention to he held at the city of st
Louis, Missouri. June 9Th. 1888. Also. tso
electors -at-larGe 20 represent the State on the
Democratic National Ticket.
On Tuesday Evening, May 10th. at so'clock.
the delegates from each Congressional District
will meet.and select Vice President. Assist
ant Secretary, and one member of each of the
several committees; also. two delegates and
two alternates to the National Convention,
when such delegates and alternates have moi
been selected by Congressional Conventions
previously held.
The Convention will meet on May 10th at II
O'Clock A. NJ.
The basis of representation will be one dele
gate for every $40 votes and one for every frac
tfon of $50 votes and over cast for Grover Cleve
land for Preside mt in 1884. which will give tht
following:
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Roscoe Conkling Dead.

Roscoe Conkling died at 1:50 a. m.
this "wednesday morning. He made
a brave fight for life, but the hold of
the destroyer was unrelenting, and the
nerve and iron will of the great SeDa-
tor, though not forsaking him in the
struggle, were unavailing in the issue.
In the death of Mr.. Conkling the party
of which he was once the leader and
a tower of strength, loses its ablest man
and the country man of profound
and brilliant genius, against whom no
faint or breath of suspicion rested as
a man of answering integrity and
honor. Bold, aggressive and defiant
in political warfare, his opponents
willingly pay sorrowful tribute to his
worth and merits as q foeman worthy
of admiration and renown,
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Death OF Honry Brantiey.

Henry Brantly died Sunday eye.,
April Is, at the residence of Andrew
johnson, in this city. after long and
painful illness. He was born in May,
1925, in Fayette, Montgomery county,
Tenn, of slave parents, and himself
was slave until President Lincoln's
Proclamation made him free.
Rebecca Smith, who became Hepry's
wife, was born on a neighborirg plan.
tatiOn, in 1888, They were married at
Springfield, Stoddard Co, Missouri.
Rebecca, or Becky, as she was known,
died in 1881.
During the war, Henry was sold,
separated from his wife, and sent to
Arkansas, to be kept from the Yank's.
Here he came to Capt. A. s. Seatop,
| (father of Clerk Arthur Seaton) who
| was in command of a Wisconsin Co.,
with whom he stayed, until the Capt.
was wounded, at which time Henry
carried him upon his back some seven
or eight miles TO the hospital After
Capt. Seaton was able TO move he came
to Ravenna, bringing Henry with
him. Having recovered, he Joined bis
command, then in Tenn, " here he
found Becky" and sent her to Ra'
VIENNA, where she and Henry were
again united, to be parted ou)y by
death.
They were an Industrious, econom
ical couple, and soon accumulated s
nice little property, consisting of three
houses and lots on Cedar and Elm Sts
and were respected by all classes o
society.
Mr.. Brantly's funeral was held a
the residence of Andrew johnson, q
2p. IN. Tuesday, and was largely at
tended, Rev. Laughlin officiating.
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The Sun in Civilization.

Future ages may see the seat of en-
pire transferred to regions of the earth
now barren and desolated under in
tense solar heat-countries which, for
that very cause, will not improbably
become the seat of mechanical and
thence of political power. Whoever
finds the way to make industrially use
full the vast sun power now wasted on
the deserts of north Africa or shores
of the Red sea will effect greater
change in mems affairs than any con-
querer in history has done; for he will
once more people those waste places
with the life that swarmed there in the
best days of Carthage and of old
Egypt, but under another civilization,
where man no longer shall worship
the sun as god, but shall have learned
to make it his servant.-Prof. Lang
Iey'S ''Ihe NetC Astronomy"
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A Narrow Escape.

If the contemplated raid upon the
federal treasury, which fortunately,
has been defeated in the House, had
been successful, it would have proved
most vicious precedent. There Is no
stronger reason for repaying the direct
tax levied in 1861 than for repaying
any other tax collected during the war
period solely from the states over
which the federal authority extended.
If it had been decided to repay the
direct tax, the repayment of the cotton
tax of Sos, 900, 900 could not have been
consistently refused, and there would
have been no end of measures of in
Identification. The people have made
a narrow and lucky escape.-[ PhiIa-
delphia Record.
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TO the Friends of Temperance.

20 tine Erlen0S OF temperance
Notice is given and cordial invita-
ton extended to ALL, to attend con-
vention to be held at Kent, Portage
Co., Ohio, May 3Oth. This meeting is
to be general conference of interested
workers for mutual good, and for Or
ganizaiion. which is the basis on which
all permanent work must rest.
Sisters of the w. G. 7. u, please
rally to this call, that the county of
Portage and the district embracing it
msy be organized, armed and equip.
ped for work. COME ONE AND ALL
The End district consists of the coun-
ties of Summit, Portage, Trumbull
and Mahoning. Unions in these coun-
ties are earnestly requested to send
delegates to this meeting. The public
generally are most cordially invited to
attend. Ministers are especially urged
to unite in this work.
Mrs. J. w. Foote, Cleveland, State
organizer, will have charge of the
meeting. Mrs. II. E. Hammond, of
saybrook, aud other grand workers,
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SHALERSvILLE.

NOTGSSponuSHC6.
The Board of Education met on
Monday last They purchased globes
and geCmetrical blocks for all districts
il the township. Notwithstanding
the great amount of lobbying done the
much ionged Tor Graded School went
by the board on tie vote. Just as we
predicted, the ''croakers" cut its throat
few wee ago. 1t stands people in
hand to be thankful for small favors,
in expectation of greater ones. Dollar
day teachers being IN such high
favor, the annual appropriation was
cut down from 1925 to 5000. Shalers
vile has Local Option to settle soon
when she will be looking for other
victims.
A stern visaged Sergeant.at. Arms,
and wise President make up lone,
some looking Farmers Club nova
days, when trying their best to fan
into feeble flame the ashes of sol.
emn and checkered past by recitipg
deeds of vSlor and hairbreadth escapes
to a few struggling boys who happen,
out of curiosity, TO drop in.
The,Olive Branch had another pleas
ant meeting on the 1lth inst. It Wal
a pleasing sight to witness the pleasant
smiles aud merry hand shakings, anC
listen to the jolly conversation of th'
boys and girls after so many weeks o
sickness. Several exercises were pre-
sented and the same general good feel
ing prevailed as of old. Judging from
the expression of the audience the,
had good time. The old maids an,
bachelors were given one more weel
, of probation ere having their case dis
posed of. An election of officers re
suited as follows:
> Pres.-H. F. House,
a Vice Pres.-Mary Kraus,
Secretary-Sarah Marvin,
Treasurer-W. A. Crane,
d, Marshal-Chas. Toben,
: Janitor-E. G.. Babcock.
$ The probable demise of the Citizen
Mutual Relief Association of Wellins
S ton, O., is causing considerable cor
y Germ about here good many of OF
a townspeopie being interested to til
d amount of two or three hundred do
=. lars each.
d The boys are after the scalp of tn,
e woodchuck rather lively. How tho
= twenty cents pelt make them smil
d PHGBE.
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will give the inspiration of their pres
encs and help.
Yours for God, and Home, and Ma.
tive Land.
LUCINDA DAVIS, Cortland, O.,
Temporary Pres. I'd Dist. Ohio W. c. TU.
APRIL 10Th. 1855.
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=BEA vs.

1t is all for other Houses to claim to have
the largest stocks in Portage Co., and that they
the lowest prices when is established fact that
have three times the stock of Goods of any other
House in this County, and that it is well known that
simply discount all others figures.
We don't crow bluff bluster, and claim to give you the
EARTH Genced I'M, moon, stars and SUIT FOR $20o
nor do advertise thing and do ALL
OUR PROMISES ARE ACTUAL FACTS, personal
call convincing you of the truth of assertion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

THERE are $4,000 in mortgages on
the farm property of Ohio. This is
ewing in great measure to the ex-
cessive tariff tax on everything the
farmer is compelled to purchase. With
a reduction of the tariff, the farmer
can reduce his mortgage.-[ohio Pat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

AFTER all the Dragging that the
penitentiary, under the present man
agement, is paying its way, an item in
the deficiency bill now pending in the
legislature provides for $6, AL. 81 def
cheney Even q disregard of the law
has not saved the management.-Ohio
Patriot.
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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 q Victor,
is looked upon as 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.
It's 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 threshiHg is need.
ed to separate grain from chaff.
We will not burden the public with
descripti ms 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 would be
impossible to produce such machines
without the best plant and materials,
combined with labor long skilled in
the art of cycle making,-requirements
which are fully met in our own facte.
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.,
lS2 1S8 Columbus Ave, BOSTON.
JOHN F. BYERS, Agent,
RAvENNA, OHIO.
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Pennsylvania Systems Two Tn u
sand Mile Tickets.

The two thousand mile tickets issued
by the Pennsylvania Company, and
for sale at forty dollars each, or tDo
cents per mile, which are so available
and satisfactory for Commercial Trav-
elers and others, are now being hon.
ored by the following named Railways
which are either controlled by or affil.
lated with the popular Pennsylvania
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

The latest from the spirit world il
Artemus Ward, who evidently has not
abandoned his mundane sphere in the
vein of humor. Alta public seance in
Cleveland, last week, he entertained
the audience with his characteristic
drollery, convulsing it with laughter.
The Leader reporter says the only
thing lacking to make the seance COM
plete, was that Artemus didn't mate
riaIize. Another omission was that
he did not state whether he was still
lin possession of that piece of cutlery
which was a memento of his original,
ity in make up, as the champion mod
sI of negative admiration in the line of
beauty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

Justice David Davis was once
asked who was the greatest man he
ever knew. The Justice, not unlike
most members of the Supreme Court,
valued highly his own opinion and was
exceedingly careful in delivering it.
In this instance he thought deeply for
a minute and then told his questioner
to wait for the answer until they should
meet again. A week passed between
the two meetings. As they sat down
together the second time the Judge
said, impressively: The greatest man
] ever knew was Roger B. Taney"
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THE Emperor Frederick is very low,
and last reports indicate that his de
mise may occur at any hour.

THE Emperor Frederick is very low,
and last reports indicate that his de
mise may occur at any hour.
MATTHEW ARNOLD, the eminent
poet, critic, and scholar, is dead. His
funeral occurs today.
THE Sunday closing bill is now a
law, and the saloons will have to cease
turning their faucets for guzzlers on
Sunday. Semper idem.
THE Ohio Legislature adjourned on
Monday. In the language of the Gin
cinnati-Times Star REP J: 1.-The Doz :
ology is in order.n
Six State elections occur this year
before the Presidential election Lou
isiana, April II; Alabama, August !;
Arkansas, September 8; Vermont,
September 4; Maine. September 10 /;
Georgia, October 8.
AS ODD prize as was ever contested
for, is one offered the New York State
Sportsmen's 3 Association for their conn.,
ing annual meeting. 1t is u coffin,
valued at $65.
hate work." Col. Robert G. In
gersoll said the other day, "but find
there is such close competition in the
business of larceny that good many
men are forced to go to work"
EMPEROR WILLIAM left personal
fortune of $l2, ,5OO,O His will be
queaths a large portion of this sun.
toward the increase of the crown treas
nre. and the bulk of the remainder is
divided between Empress Augusta,
Emperor Frederick, and the Grand
Duchess of Baden.
The William Anson Wood Mower
and Reaper Works, Which were about
to be removed to Chattanooga, Teun.
were burned at Youngstown the fore
noon OF the 18th inst. The loss is es.
timated at $2Oe, 900, covered by $50, 900
insurance. The fire started from nat
nral gas in the foundry. A large force
of men are thrown out of employment,
500 being employed during the busy
season.
PAPER Doors. which are coming
into use, are claimed TO possess advan
tages over wood, by rearson of nod
shrinking, swelling, cracking, warp
ing. They are formed of two thick
paper boards, stamped and nodded
into panels, and glazed together with
glue and potash, and then rolled be
tween heavy rollers. After being GOV
cred with a water proof coating, and
also one that is fire proof, they are
painted, vanished, and hung in the
usual way.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-04-19

RBy order of the Democratic State Central
Committee.
j. A. MORTON,
FRANK HARPER, Vice Chairman
Secretary.
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The Bishops of the Church of Eng.
land are opposed to cremation,
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WHERE
WHERE


These Questions Answered Forthwith
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TOTAL MILEAGE EREPREsxNrEp. I. s,ss8 Miles
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DEMOCRATIC
State Convention !
DAYTON, OHIO,
TUESDAY gW EDNEsDAY
MAY 18th and 10th, 1888.
EsAnouARrRRs

EEADQUARTERS }
DENocR ATTIC SFArK GEETRA AL COMMITTEE
COLUMBUS. o, March 2ist, 1893.
The Democrats of Ohio are hereby notified