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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
AURORA,
COrrespOndenct


D. M. Riley received severe fall last week,
while running to make the train. He stepped
on loose plank in our sidewalk and was thrown
headlong. and was b adly hurt about the face
and head. He thinks our Trustees had better fix
them up before some one gets their neck broke.
Our sawmill which was closed by the death OF
c. R. Howard will resume work under control
of Chas. Russell.
Anyone wishing nything in fruit line can be
supplied by c. A. Burroughs.
Ii. E. Eldridge. of Aurora. took first premiums
at the Poultry Shows in Cleveland and Akron.
Also also all specials offered on same.
A. Hickox is spending a few days with his sis
ter in Shalersville.
Mrs. VIM. Mckinney and son, of Akron. were
visiting friends here last week.
LaGrippe out of style here. People having it
are not in fashion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
xpspe rhomanHonored.

Hon. L. D. Thoman, of Chicago. has been ap-
pointed by the Mayor of that city one of the
three delegates of the American Shipping and
Industrial League, which will hold convention
at Washington. February 8. 9 and T.
The object of the convention is the develop
ment and distribution of the products of Amer
lean labor by an extension of the Merchants
Marine of the U. s. and to establish thereby
more intimate commercial intercourse with
other countries by frequent and direct ice.
Judge Thoman's great army of friends in East
ern Ohio recognize his eminent fitness for such
q pssition, and are pleased that his merits meet
inst recognition.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05

The legislative bill which became law on
Msrch 8. 1885, provides that banks and banking
institutions in Ohio shall file statement with
the Proba Judge. annually between the q rst
and second Mondays in January, giving the
names of all unknown depositors, with amount
due to each. The law defines unknown de-
positors F" as those who have done no business
with the bank for period of seven years pre-
ceding the fling of the report. penalty Of
$500 is imposed upon all corporations failing to
comply with the law.
Rev DIR Herrick johnson, in his address of
welcome at the w. G. L. U. Convention in Chi
cago said: "Ontside the Church of God you
are the foremost agency of the world in the bat
tie for temperance and a chaste life. marvel
at your wide and benefceut doing; l marvel
more that good men stand aloof and look as ance
and let their lips condemn you-even when you
are on missions of mercy an an gel might covet.''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05

BY strict party vote, w. v. Marquis was
declared duly elected Lieutenant Governor, last
Thursday. Lampson threatens to carry his
grievance to the Supreme Court.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
MrrIaaSe Licenses.

Ira L. W etzel and Ida Guiette, Franklin
Jacob s. Bair and Mary Ellen Werstler, suf-
field.
Adelbert Beery and PearIe Rhodes. Shalers-
vile.
John Mott and Mrs. Sophronia Wicks, Ra-
VIENNA.
Geo. F. Cope and Nettie Pinney, Windham.
David l.. Wise and Lizzie c. Miller, Randolph
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
consumption SURELY Cured.

To THE EDIroR:-Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above-named
disease. By its timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. shall be glad
to send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
send me their Express and P. o. address. Respect
fully, T. A. sLOCUM, N. c., 1s1 Pearl St., N. z.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05

New Cases in Common PIeas Court
Fannie L. Valentine VS. Pacific Mutual 1psur-
ance Co. Money only.
johnson L Root VS. P. W. Hahn. Cognovit.
Judgment for $1G6 "A.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05

NJ TICE TO WATER CONSUMERS,
:" ATER consumers who have failed to pay
w rents due November 1st. 1884, will please
call and pay same without further DELAY
ofhce has been removed to the north side of
Main street. IN rear of First NATL Bank.
By order of Trustees,
Jan. 20. 80. 1l17-2w WIN, GRINNELL, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
DIAMONDS!

II cannot afford to wear Diamonds" is
remark often heard by every one. And yet,
you, old or young, rich or poor, can wear Dia-
monds, if you know where and how to buy
them.
Do not go to store in large.city. Why?
Because those men are under great expense,
and they make you pay dear for what you
know nothing about.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05
A E'Ororunner

We send in advance of Spring and Summer Stock.
1t an invitation to you need any of these articles:
Boys Suits broken lots, $500;
Mems Suits odds ends $1OOO
Mems Pants, 81 andS
Prince Albert (best) $780,
Cuta Suits $1,000;
Fine Oyercoats $500
Better S1OOO
Best $15
1000 pairs of Mttens GIoves5Oc;
300 Hats, $lOO;
200 Cape, Soc;
so Corduroy Suits e. and D. 50 co.
so odd Coats, worth Sc to $s. $780,
NOW IN THE MARKET FOR sPRINGl
WATCH US WHEN THE BARGAINS ARE RIPEl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-05

and Shoulder Braces
NU HUHU HART, The Druggist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
SEWELL TELLS M'DONALD

That He Is Not to Be Unseated; That
Only tho Frauds Are to BE Exposed.
The Newark Eueniigg Ncaos of last
evening says this of the ballot recount
Senator Mcdonald. who comes to the
Senate chamber occasionally and then
goes away again, but who never goes into
the room where the evidences Of crimi-
nality and fraud are being brought to
light, looked much relieved. His face
was quite cheerful during the afternoon.
The Senator had met General William j.
Sewell short time before, and had had
a talk with that Republican leader. Ex-
Senator Sewell told Mr.. Mcdonald just
what all of his other Republican friends
have told hiui-that the Investigation
was not an attack upon him; that every
body believes that he had nothing to do
with their perpetration, and that there is
no intention of trying to unseat him.
General Sewell said that the Republicans
simply desired to expose the Hudson
county frauds and to aid IN: bringing the
criminals to Justice He said that he
thought that the Republicans deserved a
great deal of credit for the work that
they had done in this direction. Above
and beyond all, the Camden leader said
that the Republicans desired ballot re-
form and pure elections, and the ex-
posures, he believed, would bring about
the desired result. ;"
Great good grows out Of evil doings,''
Senator Mcdonald added after telling of
his interview with General Sewell. "But
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
7HE City TAX BOARD.
How 1t Is to Be Used as a
Factor in the Mayor
atty Contest.

''I SUPPOSE said well known citizen
to me, day or two ago, that you nave
noticed how the proposition to establish
Tax Appeal Board excites Mayor Cleve-
lands kitchen cabinet. There is not an
institution in the city they would less
readily yield up than the complete power
held by the Mayors Tax Board over the
property Of the tax payers. Its destruc-
tion will take away a political factor
which enters largely into their calcula-
tion of the means that are to bring about
his denomination
sYou can see the reason" the quoted
citizen went on, .'as easily as l can. You
remember how it was said of the
old district tax assessors that their posi-
tions made them powerful They were
ward their friends through their tax
books. Big tax bills went to
men they could not control Others
returned political influence and favors for
small tax bills. Thus it came to pass that
the assessor found it easy to COM
in the gift of his district He
made himself alderman or assemblyman;
and when he wasn't dead stuck on him
self he named the man Who should take
the positions 1t was because of this
abuse of their prerogatiyes toat the
people clamored for change.
well, the change was given us. The
District Assessors were wiped out. In
their place was established y new tax
oligarchy
''rhree Commissioners were appointed
to make tax bills for all the people. The
yiciOusness of the district system was
spread over the whole city. II an assessor
in district under the old system, the
three acting under the new system
can reward friends and punish enemies
all over the city The three have not
only the power to fix assessments, but
to declare finally and forever that they
shall not be revised.
"They not only exercise original power,
but they are the board of final appeal.
Thus the three have all the taxpayers in
the city by the throat, Just as hOpeleSsly
as the old time assessor had the taxpay-
ers In his district by the throat.
7 need not point out to you the polit-
ical pull such powers give to the Board,
for all 1t is worth to force Mayor Cleve-
lands denomination. The proposal
that they shall be robbed by
the Legislature of the prerogative
of acting as appeal commissioners
has its terror therefore for the Cleveland
OlSdlCuy. Il SOiIl6 Ouc Cttu huicuu luc
wrongs they do, why there is an end of
their power. That is why they SO warm
ly resist the movement. for an indepen-
dent Commission of Tax Appeals.
'sThe establishment of an independent
commission will count for nothing. how
ever. if 1t is not made up in the right
way. Ii one must be established the
Mayor will try to juggle its power into
the hands of other appointees of his who
will back up the Tax Board in all they
do. The new commission should be inde-
pendent not only in name but In fact. ~
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
THE ROOF FELL In.
Philadelphia's Grand Opera House a
Mass of Wreckage.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81, $780, An acci-
dent which appalls the mind with visions
of CHASTITY possibilities occurred here at
about nine O'Clock this forenoon. About
fifty men were at work under the roof of
the Grand Opera House when on sud-
den 1t began to lurch and rock
There was an immediate rush for safety,
and not bit too soon; for almost at once
the 125-ton mass came crashing down.
Eight men failed to escape and were
caught in the debris.
They were rescued very soon after. and
six of them, painfully injured, were sent
to the hospital. while the other two, with
less hurts, went home.
The roof was being raised in order to
improve the acoustic qualities of the au-
ditorium.
There was O tremendous crash when
the roof fell, and exciting scenes ensued,
people rushing towards the building from
ali directions.
First reports had it that eighty men
had been terrible loss of life, this story
adding to the excitement which spread
rapidly through the city.
The elevation of the roof was considered
quite an engineering feat
1t rested on iron columns and was at
tached to ropes running through pulleys
supported by ten derricks.
The ropes were drawn taut through
windlasses. each manned by eight men,.
and at signal they all began hosting
The roof was to be lifted eight feet, and
it had gone up four feet when the crash
came.
The wrecked theatre was the largest in
the city. 1t stood at North Broad street
and Montgomery avenue occupying about
third of the block
The building is owned by John F. Betz,
the millionaire brewer, whose loss by the
accident will be very heavy.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
WILLIAMS Is HELD
But Not ON His Wife's Charge of Abusing
Two Little Children.


But Not on His Wife's Charge of Abusing
Two Little Children.
Thomas Williams, the man who was
charged in Justice Stilsing's court yester-
day morning by hiswife Elizabeth with in
decent behavior toward two little girls
living in the same house with him at No.
800 Second street, in addition to the
charge Of assault and battery upon her
self, was committed by Justice Stilsing
this morning on the latter charge.
Mrs Williams produced in court little
eight-year-oid Annie Crook. daughter of
Henry Crook, longshoreman. as one of
the two sisters who made the grave accu-
sations against him. The mother refused
to come into court. The girl is bright
and intelligent, and told the Judge a
straight story concerning Williams
efforts to entice her into his apartments.
The prisoner said the girl asked him il
'the music'' WAS upstairs, and he told her
to 90 up and see.
THAT is not so,' Indignantly replied
the girl 8 Nothing was said about
music"
There was no evidence, however, to
show that William made any effort be-
yond inviting her to his room.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
WILLINGLY ASSESSED.

Because they Don't want to trust sss~sS
Interests to "Our Negligent Oficials.'
A pleasant meeting of the Third Dis
trict Taxpayers Association was held
last night at No. 435 Grove street, DR..
J. N. Quimby presided, and there were
present, ex-Assemblyman Fred. Payne,
Secretary w. A. Bickell, DR.. O'Cal-
laghan and Taxpayers Driscoll, Heit-
man. King, Farley, Heidi. Sherry, Car
rick and O'Connor
After deciding to have Messrs. Payne,
Bickell and King prepare suitable bylaws
for the association and to report at the
next meeting, Mr.. Driscollsaid he wanted
to call attention to the manner OF provid-
ing funds TO carry out the associations s
objects. He believed that the membeNs
should be issessed on what taxes they
pay and then each person would only pay
for the benefit he derived.
Mr.. Owen Farley agreed with Mr.. Dris-
coll that eli should pay in proportion to
his interest.
1t was finally determined that monthly
dues of fifty cents be charged, and the
Committee on Bylaws were directed to
report at the next meeting a proper ratio
to be levied on each member over the
dues
Mr.. Farley declared that he would con-
sent to be assessed one per cent ON his
taxes to carry out the projects of the as
sociation. For said he. I'VE must not
leave these things TO our negligent off
cials.'
The question of the Second street sewer
then came up, and it was decided to wait
on the Street and Water Commissioners
in body Monday morning to urge the
matter.
1t was reported to the members of the
association that Commissioner Somers,
pre- sident of the Street and Water Com
missioners, had said that the necessary
surveys TOR the sewer have been made and
that a fifty-four inch iron pipe viii be
laid.
DR.. Quimby informed all that 'the i'm
preston prevails that the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company would pay dollar to
the city to buy the land and build the
sewer themselves, because the company
feared the city would make very long
job of it,"
After Mr.. Farley described how he
needs this sewer because he frequently
receives twelve inches OF filth In the eel
lar from the choked up sewer now in use,
and DIR. Quimby exclaimed Eyes its nor
rible, I've signed many death certificates
from this cause,n the meeting adjourned
to meet next Thursday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
MILLS AND CHAPMAN.

Throngs Still FIocking to Hear the
Eyangelists.
At the First Baptist Chnrch last night
Mr.. Chapman preached to a large audi
ence. There was considerable religious
enthusiasm manifested, and the after
meeting proved unusually successful. AT
the same time Mr.. Mills was holding the
attention of a vast throng at the Park
Reformed Church. Every available foot
of SPACE in the edifice was filed. Mr..
Mills spoke on SHINING away the day of
grace.
When man is brought by the power
Of Christ, said he, to realize his sinful
ness and Tesists the influence of this real
ization he should remember that this
may be his last opportunity, as no one
knows when his day of grace may be at
an END, because Gods spirit may with
draw his heart and that lnan becomes
hardened and cannot believe.
There are three things that show
this, said he. "The Scriptures showed
that man would become hardened who
resisted the influences of Christ. Science
teaches that continuance of sin would
make a man hardened"
Mr.. Mills related story about the
Dervishes on the other side of the globe
who had been accustomed to hold their
hands clenched above their heads and
said it was almost an impossibility for
them to return them TO their natural posi-
tion. Mr.. Mills said it was the same way
with the hardened sinners.
The third illustration of Mr.. Mills was
what could be CLEANED from observation.
He said that by watching, those who re-
sist the influences at time like this be-
came hardened sinners and o-thirds of
them died in this state.
After Mr.. Mills had finished an expert
ence meeting was held in the Sunday
School room and proved to be one of the
largest and most successful yet held.
Messrs. Mills and Chapman will hold
extra services tomorrow to accommodate
those people whom the legal holiday will
release from duties which have prevented
their attendance at these evangelistic
services. There will be service at half
past three D. m. at the First Baptist
Church, Grove street, at which Mr. Mills
will preach, and another in the evening
at half-past seven O'Clock, in the Park
Reformed Church, Hamilton avenue, at
which the Rev. Mr.. Chapman will preach.
The singing will be by Mess RS. Green
wood and Smith
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
A LITTLE CHILD KILLED
The Horse Car Driver Was Drunk
and Another Held the
Lines.

Eva Lane, ten-year-old girl, who lived
at No. SO Henderson street, was run
over by Pavonia avenue car No. 10 early
last evening, and died from the results of
the injuries sustained. at st. Francis
Hospital this morning, twelve hours after
the accident
Thomas Heenehan, of No. 6S2 Summit
avenue. stabieman in the employ of the
Pavonia Horse Car Company, was drivs
ing in the stead OF Louis Dietz, of No. 1874
St. Paups avenue. Dietz was intoxicated
and was on the inside of the car when
q tne accident occurred. He was imme-
diately placed under arrest by Policeman
Cannon, after admitting that he was the
responsible man in charge of the car, and
Heenehan drove on to the stable.
The injured girl was carried to Ross
drug store two blocks away, and DIR.
Hoffman was summoned. He found the
wheels of the car had passed over her
abdomen. The flesh WAS torn and fright
fully gashed. She was taken immedi-
ateiy to St. Francis Hospital, where every
effort was made to save her. As soon as
her death was announced Captain Smith
Immediately detailed an officer to arrest
Heenehan.
In Justice Stilsing's court this morning
Hee nehan was arraigned on charge of
manslaughter and remanded for further
examination. His story is that Sc veral
children were crossing the street.
He was going down grade at the time
and applied the brakes, but was power
less to stop the car in time to prevent the
accident
Counsellor Rowe appeared in behalf Of
the prisoner, and SuperintendentS Staples,
OF the Pavonia Horse Car Company, was
also in court and said rigid examine
ton would be made into the case by the
company. The prisoner evinced much
evidence of sorrow at the unfortunate oc-
currence and was in tears during his
presence in court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21

s496.s7; No, s, s5os.7s; No. ., s51. 20;
No 10, S743l; No IL, S494 Is; No. II;
s523y y6; No. 10, $306.Sl: No. Il, 1908 10; No,
15, s20G9; No. 16, sec. SO; No. II, $33. Is; No.
lS, .25; No. 10, S42.2T: NO. 20, sS0l.92;
No. II, .85; training class, $7.3
Mary Byrnes Was appointed janitress
in School No. 1S to fill The vacancy caused
by the death of Mrs. Mary Boies.
The services of Miss S. E. Scrobie. of
Annex School No. 13. were dispensed
with. The school has been closed.
Mr.. Kelly then offered resolution that
the pay of Henry +. Kimmerley, the
janitor of No. 90 school, be increased to
5000 year. This resolution provoked
considerable debate and was vigorously
opposed by Mr.. Reed aud President
Voorhees,.
Mr. Reed said he hoped that Mr.. Kelly
would withdraw his motion, but Mr..
and the motion passed, Mr.. Voorhees, vot-
ing in the negative and Mr.. Reed declin-
ing to vote.
PRINCIPAL BRENsINGER.
Mr.. Kelly then arose and said Gen
tlemen, it now devolves upon me to per-
form one of the most unpleasant duties
that l have had to perform since I've
been in the Board, 1t has become mat
ter of common talk that the principal in
No. 8 school goes off on sprees and neg
lects his scholars, and otherwise conducts
himself in manner unbecoming q
teacher, and | move that committee of
three be appointed by the chair to investi-
gate the matter fully and report at the
next meeting of the Board"
Chairman Voorhees, delegated the fol-
lowing gentlemen to serve on the COM
mittee: Messrs. Kelly, Moran and Gar
rettson.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Null
doom tha6 the principal of the training be
empowered to let teachers from training
school take charge of classes when the
list of regular substitutes were ex-
hausted. The resolution provided that
no teacher would be absent from the
training school for period of more than
five days.
Superintendent Smith said that at the
present time there were five teachers alb
sent and no available substitutes. The
resolution was carried.
The Board was about to adjourn when
Mr.. Reed, under the head of new bust
ness, moved that the two class rooms on
the ground floor of School No. % be Inn
mediately furnished. in order to enable
sixty primary scholars to attend school.
The motion was lost, only GarrettsoD
and Reed voting in favor of it.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
TO BE INVESTIGATED.
The Board Of Education Appoints a
Committee.

at the ting of the Board of Educa-
tion last night committee of three was
appointed by the chairman to Investigate
charges of drunkenness and conduct un-
becoming principal against Mr. Bren-
singer, the principal OF Public School
No. 8.
Mr.. Pfngsten was the only absent
member when the president, Mr.. Voor-
hees. raped for order.
A communication from Mayor Cleve-
land was read. 1t stated that the Fourth
District Property Holders Association
complained of unnecessary delay in Sc
lecting a site for new schooihouse and
asked that action be taken at once.
On motion the communication was
placed on file, President Voorhees, remark
ing that The Mayor was unaware that the
subject had been thoroughly discussed at
the last meeting of the Board and COM
mittee had been appointed, with Mr..
Phngsten as chairman, to report at this
meeting Mr.. Pfngston was absent.
A communication was read from the
Fourth Assembly District Property
Owners Association complaining against
the rule compelling children to pay for
their books in the public schools. On
motion the communication was referred
to the Board of Finance.
MUST PAY FOR THEIR BOOKS.
.sThis Board has certainly done all in
its power, said President Voorhees,. ssto
get free books, but the appropriation IS
entirely too small The sum Of st. 600 is
appropriated yearly for supplies for 5000
scholars, which is st the rate OF forty
cents per scholar"
This he said was entirely inadequate.
and it was amply a question of paying
for them or yyoing without them
The distribution of the appropriation
for books and stationery for the ensuing
year Is as follows:--
High School, S494.7S; No. /, 1856. 10; No.
a $560.2S; No. 8. $S6956; No. 4,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-21
JAMES FINED $500.

Other Malefactors Feel the Halter of
the Law.
Alfred M. James, recently convicted of
keeping disorderly house and of aiding
in prize fight, was sentenced by Judge
Lippincott today to pay fine of $3.50 and
costs on each of the two indictments.
Thomas Killeen, for wife beauing went
to State prison for eighteen months; KY
ron Hefferman, for having burglars
tools in his possession was
sentenced to three years in
State Prison; Pierce N. White, colored,
assault and battery, three months at Snake
Hill; Charles Hertzler, petit larceny
of milk, three months at Snake Hill:
Michael Donohue and Frank McManus,
assault and battery, thirty days at
County Jail
Louis Cunningham, petit larceny, es-
capped with q suspended sentence.