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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
The Metropolis of Iceland.

! Keykj kjavik, poor little metropolis of
two thousand inhabitants, has, never
theless, its sights and sounds Its
houses, with but few exceptions of
wood, consist usually of single story,
but in isolated instances rise to the
dignity of two. Through the town
runs a wide and tolerably straight
street, on which live several of the
dignItaries of the island. the Bishop,
the Governor, the Chief-Justice, and
other members of the government.
Upon one side, surrounded by wooden
palings, is the public square, in the
center of which stands bronze statue
of Thorwaldsen, presented by the
Danish government to the native
country of the sculptor. At the far
ther end is the little cathedral, which
contains a marble font by the artist
himself. Around the different sides of
the square are grouped the new parlia-
ment house, the pOst-office, and a
school for girls, which draws its pupils
from all parts of the country. One of
the most imposing buildings of the
capital is the Jail, and two of the
most awe-inspiring of her citizens are
the policemen, who in turn patrol the
streets in felt helmets and uniform.
1t was not discovered, however, that
they ever arrested anybody, because
nobody ever SO far forgot himself as to
warrant arrest. The Jail consequently
is always empty. n fact that can be but
imperfectly understood when one sees
its manifest superiority TO all other
dwellings. One of the policemen ex-
ercises, in addition to his function of
guardian of the public veal, that of
librarian of the Icelandic Literary So
ciety, which was established as long
ago as 1916, and has published
many works. He also is an author,
and has written at least one valuable
book.
The streets of Reykjavik are unpav-
ed. but at certain corners, wide apart,
stand lamp-postS, whereon burn kerO-
sene lamps to light the belated citizen
to his door, One of the most charac-
teristic of street sights is the long lines
of ponies that almost constantly come
and go, bringing loads of dried fish,
and carrying back the necessaries of
life; and almost all of life's necessary
demands in Iceland must he supplied
from without Even the wood with which
the houses are framed comes from
Norway, and must he taken into the
interior on the backs of horses. A
frequent sight is Il procession of ponies,
each with a board on either side, fast
ened at one end TO the pack-saddle,
while the end is left to trail and bump
along the uneven road. On pleasant
mornings another kind of procession is
often seen. 1t is composed of women
and girls, each with a wooden tub.
and all going to the warm springs to
do the household washing. The water
can be had at all temperatures, from
boiling hot, where il bubbles out of
the earth, to tepid, farther down the
little stream formed from the overflow.
Dipping up tubful of hot water, the
washerwoman puts her clothes to soak,
and then selects n convenient place
upon the bank near the waters edge,
where she kneels and rubs and wrings
piece by piece William II. Carpenter,
in atlantic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
Not Such Fun as He Thought.

She was young and pretty, and as
she sat by the window of the Central
Depot where the cool breeze famed
her brow, no wonder she attracted the
attention of one of those travellers who
deem it the chief end of travelling to
make a mash. He wOrshipped her at
first from distance, and smiled upon
her from afar, but, growing bolder as
his advances were seemingly not re-
sented, he finally drew near and ven-
tured remark as feeler. The liberty
was not resented, and he ventured an
other, which elected courteous reply.
He was getting along famously, SO he
thought, and was blissfully ignorant
of the amused glances cast in his di-
rection by Il man who was entertain
ing a baby by showing the little one
the sights of the station. Finally,
when matters had proceeded far
enough, aud the gallant tourist was
beginning to say tender things to his
new-found, acquaintance, the baby's
father walked over and placing the in
FAINT in his lap said: My dear young
man, while you're entertaining baby's
mamma, suppose you tend the baby
also. while go out and get drink" "
-. Buffalo Cypress.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
First Love.

When first we love, you know, we seldom
Time rules us ALL And life indeed is not
The thing we planned it out ere our hope was
deadl
And then we women can not choose our
lot.
Much must be borne which is hard to hear,
Much given away when it were sweet to
keep
And yet l know the Shepherd loves His
sheep.
Ny little boy begins to babble now
Upon my knee his earliest prayer:
He-has his fathers eager eyes, i know
But when he sleeps and smiles upon my
knee,
And feel his light breath come and go,
think of one-hanven help and pity me
Who loved me, and whom l loved long ago
Who might have been-ahI what, dare not
think.
We are all changed. God judges for the
best.
God help us do our duty and not shrink,
And trust in heaven humbly for the rest.
But blame us women If some appear
Too cold at times and some too gay and
light;
Some griefs gnaw deep; some woes are hard
to bear,
Who knows the past and who can judge us
right?
All! were we judged by what we might have
And not what we are--too apt to fall!
My child-he sleeps and smiles between
These thoughts of me. In heaven we shall
Owen Meredith
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
Refreshing Candor.

81 will be frank and truthful with
YOU, my darling" said George Himself,
tenderiy, ''as l always intend to be
after we are married. You are not
beautiful, but you have more good
sense than all the pretty girls know
put together" And l, too, will be
frank and truthful" replied Amanda
Herself, for it was she. You don't
know as much as last years bird
nest, but you have a larger mouth and
keep it open longer at time than any
man ever saw" She smiled like an
angel when she ceased to speak, and
somehow George Himself began tC
wonder whether this franking privilege
couldn't be carried to excess.-BuT'
dette.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
Offices VS.. Stores

Gentleman: II hear you've had a
windfall. Uncle Rastusn Uncle Ras-
tus: Yes sab; my ole marster died
de odder day an lef' me fo' hundred
dollahs." Gentleman: Il suppose you
will open a small store of some KIND
with the money!" Uncle Rastus; mo,
sab; lawyers offs. 1 know severaI
lawyers, an dey all pears to be dom
YER well. Dere's mo- money In ot1S 81
Mistah Smif, den deY is in sto's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
His IIxnenses iieavy.

Countryman (outside of dime mu-
scum admiring picture Of three-headed
man)-What dye have to pay that
chap, mister?
Roper-in-ThouSand dollars week.
CONTAMINATION, that smart
lot of money!
Roper-in-Yes, but you see it costs
him a good deal for hats.-Lge-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25

''The really efficient laborer," says
Thoreau, will be found not to unduly
crowd his day with work, but will
saunter to his task surrounded by q
wide halo of ease and leisure" That
is the way the Office boy usually does.
-S0merUilLe Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
He Thought Better of 1t.

Gorgeous swell Cat theater, to wife) /:
"I'm going out to see a friend" Wife:
You mean you are going for drink
but mind. if you do Ill disgrace you
forever by eating an apple right here. "
He remains. Truth
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25

A pure Arab mare, the first and only
one in this country, has just been I'M
ported by New York gentleman tol
breeding purposes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25

M, G.. MCBRIDE, M. D.,
Homeopathic Physician aud Surgeon.
OyFIOK In Poe's Block, over Grocery of u. A.
VanE 3ss,
RRsiDENoR on Cleveland venue. 9th residence
North of Bowery street. SI7
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25

/. T. SIDDALL,
Attorney at Law, Office in Phen1x Block
Ravsnna, Ohio 479
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
T. I'll, PHELPS

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IA LAW, Office over BRLDING Il ARM
sTRoNG's, Main ST., RaVenna. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-25
Business Cards.
J, H. NICHOLS,

J. H. NICHOLS.
Attorney Rt Law aud Notary Public. Offce
in Phenix Block over Second National Bank,
Ravenna, Ohio.
J. FL. DUSSELL,
A TTOKkNEY AT LAW, Counsel In
IA English and ierman, Office over Flaih's
Clotning Store. Phenix Block, Ravenna,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
THIS WON'T WASH.
A Flimsy Ruse to Shield the Writes
of the MurchiSOn Letter.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 2.-The
Times of this city, the paper that first
printed the Sackville letter to the Po.
mona inquirer, publishes what the ed-
itor claims are the real facts connected
with the Murchison-West corresponds
ence. Says the Times: "InformatiOn
has been gathered directly from the few
persons who are on the inside and pos
sessed of all the facts in the case. The
idea of writing the letter to Minister
West originated with Murchison him.
self in the latter part of Augustor early
in September He is reputable, eiti.
zen of Pomona. in this county, and is of
English parentage. The conception OF
the letter was his thought He consult
ed a confidential friend in its prepara-
tion. Murchison, said at the out
set, and before sending the let
ter, that the object was not to
perpetrate joke or crafty curiosity,
but to get Minister Vests opinion on
the topics embraced in the letter.
Murchison's letter was dated Sept. 4,
and Vests answer Sept. 13. The min
ister'S letter was received at Pomona
Sept. 20, and kept by the receiver tilf
Oct. 10, a full month, when it was
brought to Los Angeles by w. A. Bell,
the city attorney of Pomona, and laid
before w. p. Fitzgerald, a member OF
the state Republican committee. Henry
j. Goge, delegate at large at the Chicago
convention, Harrison Gragotes, the edi-
tor of the Los Angeles Times. and one
other local candidate. They saw the
Importance of the West letter, in
political point of view, and it was
unanimously determined by the per-
sons present to make the letter public
without delay, which was done. The
date of the first publication here being
Oct 81
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
LYING LIKE TROOPERS.
President Cleveland Gets to Wind
ward of Republican RoOrbach.

President Cleveland Gets to Wind
ward of a Republican ROOrbach.
Special to the Globe.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. AIT a large
Democratic mass meeting in music hall
tonight a telegram was read from Pres
ident Cleveland denying the statement
published by E. G. Robbins to-day that
he once heard Mr.. Cleveland say he
would never run on a ticket with an
Irishman, and would never vote for an
Irishman. The telegram is dated to-day.
and addressed to Wilson BisSeH. 1t is
as follows:
I am much surprised that at this late day
any person in Buffalo should make the ac-
cusation you quote. or that any newspaper
published there should give currency to such
a lie, which was promptly denied when first
ity of which was proven by the support of
nv Irish frinds in the canvass then pending.
/ emphatically deny the allegations con-
tanned i'll the affidavit, because these chages
are circulated atmy home and because can
uot forbear expressing my amazement that
such reckless mendacity should be added to
to the basest ingrattude.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The telegram was read in reply to one
from Mr.. Bissell quoting the affidavit
made by Robbins. Secretary Fairchild
was the principal speaker at the meet
ing.
Mooney, ex-president of the Land
league, who presided, commenting of
the presidents telegram, called atten
ton to the fact that Mr.. Cleveland did
run on the ticket with two lrishmen,
Timothy Mahoney, candidate for comp
troller, and John Mahoney, candidate
for street commissioner-both Irish
Catholicism the same year that the re
mark was imputed to him by Robbins.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03

this state is hereby earnestly requested to
carry out this agreement in good faith.
1t is also agreed that the bands tor this
purpose shall be furnished to the several
county chairmen by the state central CONF
mittees above named, and that each state
committee will bear alone the expense
thereof.
1t is further agreed that Judge A. C. Ayres
for the Democratic party and John b Con-
ner for the Republican party are appointed
mmittee to see that this agreement is
faithfully kept by the committees mem
toned.
This document was returned to Chair
man Huston this evening with the fol-
lowing letter:
Indianapolis, Nov. 2.-Dear Sir: I re.
mitted to me by you in regard to the putting
of rubber bands upon the ballots to be voted
next Tuesday. l suggested in my letter OF
this morning that the thing was probably inn
practicable at this late day, and since then
have learned that there are not half enough
rubber bands of the kind named in the state
of Indiana and / am, therefore, fully con-
vinced that it is impracticable to get the
bands and have them distributed and fully
understood by election day. Besides, youf
agreement provides that the bands shall be
placed upon the tickets by the
inspectors, and it has been suggested to me
with much force that any manipulation Of
the ticket by the inspector aside from taking
in the ballot box would be regarded with
great distrust by our voters, who sre unused
to any such proceedings. A much better ar
rangement, if it could be carried out at all,
would be for the voter to put the band Oh the
ballot box himself, and the same results
would thereby be accomplished. Your ODE.
dient servant, G. Il. JEwETT.
Choirman Democratic State Committee.
To this communication Chairman
Huston at once replied:
Yours at hand. We return the agreement
originally sent you with these words added.
''or that the voter shall put the band on the
ticket himself if he prefers to do So" ! hope
you will sign the agreement as now SUBJ
mitted. If il does not suit you in its present
form, please suggest form that will meet
your approval. take pleasure in notifying
you that W. B. Burford, of this city. will fur
nish all the bands that may be required if the
agreement is entered into tonight. Ihope to
hear from you Immediately. Yours truly,
j. N, HUSTON.
Chairman Republican State Central Conn
mittee. &
The correspondence abruptly closes
here. The messenger that carried
Huston's amended agreement to the
Democratic headquarters tonight, re-
turned with the statement that "Chair-
man Jewett said he had nothing more
to say.n The character and outcome
of the correspondence is the subject Of
general comment tonight in political
circles
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
THE LAW is MANDATORY.
Polls Must Close in New York at
4 O'Clock.

Special to the Globe.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Judge Barrett
decides that the law requiring the polls
to close at p. m. is mandatory. This
is shown by several things in the con-
text. For example, the law provides
that Immediately after o'clock the in
spectors shall write ''No'' after the
name of every man registered for which
Immediately begin to canvass the vote.
To extend the voting beyond the hour
fixed would require three distinct di-
recsions of the law to be violated. The
closing of the pools means the closing
of the vote. 1t cannot mean
the closing of the places
where the boxes are, for the
law expressly says that the places must
not be closed until the canvass is fin
ished. This is provision for allowing
citizens to watch the count. The con-
stitution cOnfers the right of suffrage,
but leaves to the legislature the pro-
viding of means to exercise that right.
If the legislature make inadequate pro-
vision, there is no more remedy i'm this
matter in regard TO other bad or defect
i've laws. The remedy is by legislative
amendment. The courts can declare a
law unconstitutional and void. but can
not alter constitutional law because it
is defective. If the inspectors receive
votes after p. m. they not only violate
the law, but the validity of the whole
election may be put in question. 1t is
important that no citizen be deprived of
his vote. 1t is more important that the
laws be obeyed, and that the entire
community be not put ill peril of dis
reimbursement.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
Allison's Anxiety.

Special to the Globe.
DEs MONIES, To-, Nov. 2.-Senator
Allison spoke here this afternoon to
about 1900 people. He discussed the
tariff and financial questions, reiterat-
ing the same views previously expressed
by him at other points in the state.
John A. Kasson spoke in the East side
in the afternoon and in the West side
tonight. There was a parade in which
LOCO men participated. There was a
large number of transparencies, but one
noticeable feature was the large number
bearing the admonition to vote for Day,
Smith and Campbell for railroad COM
missioners, Mr.. Day being one of the
Democratic nominees. This unexpected
demonstration against John Mahin was
a great surprise to the Republican
managers, and it has also irritated Ma
hin's friends, who declare they will
knife Campbell sufficiently to prevent
him from running ahead of Mahin. 1t
looks now as if the Democratic railway
commissioners would have clear
.SWeep.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
win hold the final rally of the cam

viii hold the final rally of the cam
paign. From the preparations made
for it, it will be the greatest political
gathering ever held in the district
Over 2, 500 torches have been provided,
all the public halls and bands engaged,
a barbecue planned for if the weather
Is good land public speakers engaged for
open air and indoor addresses.
In the afternoon farmers meeting
will be held at Clark's opera house,
which will be addressed by Judge Will
son. In the evening, for the tOrchlight
procession, excursion trains will run
from WinOna, Owatonna, ZumbrOta,
Plainyiew and Chatfield. The order of
march will be:
Winona Cornet Band.
Winona Democratic Club.
Speakers-Judge Wilson. j. N. Castle, j. ".
Willis, Ii. l.. Smith, in Carriages.
Olmsted County Horsemen.
ST. Charles Band.
Wabasha Club.
Stockton Club.
Lewiston CLUB.
Utica Club.
st. Charles Club.
Plainview Band.
Plainyiew Club.
Elgin Club.
Eyota Club.
Dover CIuD.
Chatfeld Band.
Chatfield Club.
kasson Band.
Dodge County Clubs.
Zumbrota Band.
Zumbrota Flambeaus.
Pine Island Flambeaus.
Rochester City Band.
Olmsted Tariff Reform Club Of 1000 Mem
bers.
Wabasha Band.
Moving Scenic Panorama.
The parade closes at Broadway, with
the discharge of 5000 pieces of fire.
works. The speakers will be Judge
Wilson. A. A. Ames, j. w. Willis,
Howard L. Smith. j. N. Castle, D. w.
Lawler, John Ludwig and others.
Every care has been taken to make the
affair as tremendous and enthusiastic a
rally as has ever been held in this sec
tion of the state. III. I. G..
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03
HALLS HoMILIEs.
The Red Wing Statesman En-
fhnSoc Sank Gonfanifoc

The Red Wing Statesman En-
thuses Sauk Centerites.
SAUK CENTER, Minn., Nov. 2.-Hon.
o. M. Hall, of Red Wing, addressed a
large and enthusiastic Democratic rally
at the Opera house this evening. He
gave most of his attention to discus
sion of the tariff issue, and made many
good points which had very apparent
effect on the audience, He discussed,
in very plain and far manner, the
provisions of the Mills bill, and adduced
many good arguments in its favor. He
showed his appreciation of President
Cleveland and his ability by char
acterizing his tariff message as
the grandest literary production
of modern times. MIR. Hall
was announced as one of the most elO-
quent orators of Minnesota, and fully
sustained the good opinions that had
been formed of him. This is the last
rally the Democrats will hold before
election, and was one of the greatest
successes of any meeting of the kind
held here this year. Mr.. Hall SAID that
Gen. Harrison had years and years in
which to distinguish himself in making
laws for his country while in the halls
of congress. but had utterly failed to do
anything toward writing his name upon
the pages of history in any conspicuous
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-03

endeavor by Misrepresentation and warse
methods to create prejudice in the minds of
those naturalized citizens against president
who has always been the steady upholders
OF their equal rights at home and abroad as
American citizens. The president has prop
erly
REBUKED THE oFFIcIoUs INTERFERENCE
of foreign minister in our international
affairs. You will see to it that those who
procured or cOuntenanced the fraud by
which such interference was solicited are
punished by your indignant and overwhelm-
ing vote at the polls. The method and char
acter of the attempt made, by whomsoever
it was conceived and executed. was
unworthy, of great, political con,
test, and deserves and has received
the merited condemnation of every honest
citizen throughout the land. The methods
pursued in the contest against us are PLAIN
indications Of what the future history OF
what the country would be If the factlon
poW in the name name Oh ne
On the other hand, the history OF the
past administration of Grover Cleveland
is the proof of what his administration Will
be when he assumes the duties OF the ensu-
ing presidential term. You know him to be
an honest, reSolute. wise and capable man.
No temptation can lead him astray from the
path marked out by public duty. His expert
ence, knowledge and judgment. his patent
and unselfsh examination of every public
adhernce to we'll considered conclusions mark
him as the man best fitted in this generation
to conduct at this period the public business
OF the people OF the United States. 1t is your
duty to assure yourselves of the re-electlon
of this faithful and distinguished pubic
servant. Each one of you possesses pow
er to
BRING ABOUT THIS RESULT
which you ought not to underestimate or un-
dervalue. You must not think individual
labor in your several families, villages, town.
ships Or election districts or precincts is a
mattor of small moment. 1t is, on the con-
trary, the very labor which is essential. 1t is
of greater importance than any which we
perform. You must do more. You can and
must on the day of election watch the
ballot box in your respective preclncts
and election districts. You can and must
see that no man votes who is not entltleo 10,
and that every man who has right to cast a
ballot shall cast it freely. You can and
must protect yourselves and all within your
reach from fraud, intimidation or corrup-
ton. If each man among you will fulfill
are arrayed against good government will
wholly fail. The individual leaders of each
one of you will form part of that mighty
movement and uprising OF the people
in favor of good government now gathering
reSistless, for which will be assuredly the re-
suit in the e-electiOn of Grover Cleveland.
to your great gain as toilers and citizens, to
the benefit of your children and to the good
of the whole country"
W. H. BARNUM,
Chairman National Committee.
CALVIN S. BRICE,
Chairman Campaign Committee.