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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
SCIENTIFIC soUIRs.

A vegetable cartridge has been invented in
France. 1t weighs only half as much as
metal case, and costs less.
In Vienna the incandescent lamp has been
much used in medical experiments on horses
for diseases of the nostril. There is an excel
lent cooling arrangement which allows cold
water to circulate round the lamp.
An English inventor claims to have a sys-
tenn by which coal gas can be compressed into
8 per cent. of its natural bulk, and in that
shape carried about and turned into an illu-
minant at any time by simply turning stop
cock and lighting the evaporation.
A project for establishing a line of light
ships across the ocean, each having steam en-
gine and dynamo aboard so as to show a
powerful electric light, has been laid before
the international conference at Washington.
1t has met with the approval of many seamen.
Pyrotechnic effects in table decorations are
rampant. Electric wires connecting with tiny
lamps are run through the stems Of tulips,
white lilies and jonquils; bunch Of them
planted in epergne gives the red, yellow,
green and brown fruit the glow of enchant-
ment, and when the white bright light streams
from a PLAGUE of nuts the sensation is rather
more weird than poetic.
The Eiffel tower has proved of incalculabIe
service to weather students, especially in the
matter of wind. iG has been demonstrated
that at places situated no great height above
the sea level the velocity of the wind is usually
noticeable from noon to 2 p. m, while it is
less perceptible at daybreak. On elevated
ground, on the other hand, the wind falls in
the middle of the day, increasing after sunset.
A Maine genius has invented an apparatus
for spreading oil on the waves during gale
wind. His device consists of a mortar and a
bomb. The latter is filed with oil. The shell
is so weighted that as it sinks the aperture is
uppermost and the cover is lifted by the pres
sure of the oil upon it. Thus the oil is re-
leased well beneath the surface, and rises
through the waves, producing the most eff
fectual results.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

The only faith that wears well and holds its
color in all weather is that which is woven of
conviction.
1t is true wisdom to speak but little of the
injuries you have received, or the good deeds
you have DONE
If you would hit the mark, you must aim
little above it; every arrow that flies feels
the attraction of the earth.
The first ingredient in conversation is
truth, the next good sense, the third good
humor, and the fourth wit.
Bad habits are the thistles of the heart, and
every indulgence of them is seed from
which will spring new crop of weeds
Keep doing, always doing. Wishing, dream
ing, intending, mourning, talking, signing and
pining are idle and profitless enployments.
There is no real growth of character ex-
cept by conquest over opposing difficulties
the doing right when it is against our in
clinations and prejudices.
Sufficient to each day are the duties to be
done and the trials to be endured No man
is strong enough to successfully carry today's
duties and to-morrow's anxieties piled on top.
1t is high, solemn, almost awful thought
for every individual that his earthly inf1u-
ence, which had commencement here, will
never, through all ages, were he the very
meanest of all, have an end.
Almost all of us live more in the future
than in the present. Those who live mostly
in the past are on the high road to worse sor-
row than they know. To the healthy minded
the future has always the treasure to which
the present holds the keys
That every day has its pains and sorrows is
universally experienced, and almost univers-
ally confessed, but let us not attend only to
mournful truths. If we look impartially
about us we shall find that every day has
likewise its pleasures and its joys.
The young should be taught to trust in
Providence and themselves, and to fight ad-
verse circumstances to the last gasp. In a
large majority of such gladiatorial combats
be who thus champions fate to the uttermost
wins the day; and at the worst it is a consola-
tion to defeat to feel that nothing man could
do to secure victory was left undone.-Mon-
traal Star
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
FAMOUS CANALS.

The Caledonian is one Of tho great canals
of Europe.
In France the first canal is that of De Bri-
are, which was opened in 1912. 1t connected
the Loire and Seine rivers.
The most important canal in the United
States at present are the Erie in New York
state, and the famous lake or Welland system
of the northwest.
The Imperial or "Greatn canal of China is
hardly rivaled, so far as extent is concerned,
even at the present day. This wonderful en-
gineering exploit is said to have occupied 12O
years in its construction, and given employ
ment to 80, 900 men. 1t is about 1000 miles
in length.
By the means of the wonderful aqueduct at
Pont-y Cysylte, Scotland, the Ellesmere and
Chester canal is carried over the River Dee
at an elevation of 125 feet above the river,
the canal course itself being formed at this
spot of cast iron trough, 1000 feet long,
supported by 10 pairs of stone piers from the
valley below.
The largest ship canal in Europe is the
Great Holland canal, which was completed in
1926. 1t has a breadth of 125 feet at the
water surface, 81 at the bottom and is 20 feet
deep. 1t extends from the Amsterdam to
the Helder. distance of 81 miles. It enables
ships OF as much as ,4OO tons to avoid the
dangerous Zuyder Zee.
In 1851 the greatest canal on tho European
continent was completed. 1t is called the
canal of Languedoc, or Canal du Midi, and is
used to transport vessels from the Atlantic to
the Mediterranean. Its length is 14S miles,
and it contains more than 100 locks and about
fifty aqueducts, and in some parts is fully 600
feet above the sea level
The now thriving city of Jacobabad, in In
dia, stands on plain which, previous to the
construction of the Begari canal, was a ver-
dureless waste, the hottest place in India, and
supposed to be quite uninhabitable. The
Thermometer climbs up to 145 degrees in
the shade at Jacobabad, but since the canal
put life into the desert several thousand peo-
pie have made the place their home
The Suez canal was cut in an almost
straight line to the sea- De Lesseps figured
it would cost $40, 900, 900, and when it was
opened it had cost S99, 900, 600, and shares,
whose par value was about 800, dropped to
between $40 and $50. In ten years the in
come from passing vessels increased from
coll ,032 to 60, ,421 ,S35, while the shares
raised more than 90 per cent. above their par
Value
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
MoRsELS OF GAsTRONoMY.

Some members of the shark family are ex-
cellent eating.
American canned tomatoes are growing in
favor in England.
japanese paper napkins are becoming more
and more popular.
Senator Bayard's style is a favorite way Of
preparing terrapin.
Puree pate de foie gras is less rich than the
the plain foie grass.
Buttered cheese is as good thing to dream
on as wedding cake.
In coloring cakes with saffron do not make
the yellow too vivid
A celery stalk three feet high was recently
raised in Pennsylvania
Powdered milk is likely to take the place of
the condensed article.-Hotel Mail.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
X =. q. p FAR% x X

Has been established in your County for a
number of years, and by square dealing with
every one, has done the bulk of the Jewelry
business in this section of the country. He
knows how to buy cheap and how to sell cheap,
and will give you the worth Of your money
every time.
Within the last two months and hall, Dia-
monds have advanced more than 20 per cent.
Previous to that time, he purchased fine line
of Diamonds; therefore, he is able to furnish
you these goods at a much lower figure than
you would be able to buy them from those
who have recently bought them
He has in stock real Diamond Rings from
$500 upwards. Now mind you, they are
REAL DIAMONDS.
Ear Drops, Lace Pins, &c., at correspond
ingly low prices.
He has the largest and most elegant line of
Ladies' and Gents Watches ever shown in the
County.
His stock of Silverware is complete.
Fine Carving Sets, Toilet Sets, Albums, Mu-
sical Instruments &C., at rock bottom prices
When in search of HOLIDAY GIFTS, call
and examine his stock before purchasing else
where. 1t will pay YOU
No. l, Riddle Block, Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
A Legal Experience.

She-What professiondo you think of en-
tering!
He-Oh, shall embrace the law.
She with a sighl-I wish l was bound in
calf
P. S.-She was, in about two seconds
Burlington Free Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
LIGHT AND AIRY.
A Frosted Flame.

Saws Alsernon to Arabelle, Don't callers olten
stay
And bore YOU till you wish they were thousand
miles awayH'
"oh, no." she says; mamma well knows the
friends like to see:
When bores arrive then she drops in and talks to
them for me-"
Alas, Into the room moment later coldly sweeps
The kind mamma and seats herself as though
she's there for keeps"
Soon Agernon secures his hat and slides ou'
through the door;
He's very sensitive indeed. He calls on ner NO
more Chicago Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02

"DooToR, what do you think is the
matter with my little boy?" "Why,
it's only corrustified exegesis, anti
spasmodically emanating from the
germ of the animal refrigerator, pro-
ducing a prolific cause of irritability
in the pericardinal epidermis Of the
mental profundity" @Ah, that's just
what [ told John, but he lowed it
was the GRIP"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
How She Said 1t.

Harry-I wonder il Kate is really fond OF
me?
Dick-I know she is; heard her say SO.
Harry-You don't mean It'll
Dick-I do, though. Well, she didn't say
SO in so many words, but she intimated as
much. She said that she loved even the
meanest of Gods creatures. Old boy, let
me congratulate you.-Boston Transcript.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
Nhera Haste Was Prudence.

Old Mr.. Walstrete-And have you suffi-
cient means, young man, to support my
daughter in comfort?
Jack Hastings-Why yes; provided TIM
not ruined by the expenses of a long engage
ment.-Puck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
Too Ear Ahead for Them.

Maude-Just think! It is predicted that
in fifteen years horses will have become So
intelligent that they may be driven without
reins.
Mabel tregretfully)-Yes, but what good
will it do us? We shall be too old to go rid
ing then.-Lawrence American.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
His Inference,

You'll get yourself disliked," !" said she,
A wrinkle left his brow.
"The warning would imply" said he,
That am not so now"
Washington Post
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
The Anatomv of Matrimony,

The husbands the head of the household he'll see
Who closely the question peruses,
And ths wife is the neck who, between you and
me,
Twists the head around just as she chooses.
Buffalo News.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
nRlnnmsrsn outbloom

The ''strong minded" petticoat
Is bound to make her way
Into every woman's wardrobe
At no far distant day.
And the man who wants to win the race.
Must make mighty 'spurt,"
Or the girl will surely pass him
In her bifurcated skirt.
Marie Overton in Puck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
HINTS TO HoUsEKEEPERs.

Apiece of sponge fastened to stick is a good
thing with which to clean lamp chimneys
Oil cloths will last longer if one or two
layers of wadded carpet lining are laid under
them.
When several cups of tea of equal strength
are wanted, pour little into each cup and
then fill in inverse order. The tea first poured
from the pot is the weakest of the decoction.
A simple means of changing the air of a
sickroom is to open a window at the top and
opening the door, move it backward and for
ward rapidly, so to insure a current of
fresh air from the window.
To prevent your glass jars from cracking
when putting in hot liquid stand a tablespoon
up in them. There is prevailing idea that
this process has something to do with cleo
tricity, but the true solution is that the spoon
ahsorbs some of the heat and also carries
scme of it out into the open air
Sarcasm of the Streets.
Benevolent Old Lady-Dearl dearI Little
boy, why do you sit on the curbstone eating
those crustss
Small Boy-rm doinl it for me health,
ma'am. You didn't suppose was hungry,
did ye?-Lippincott's.
The Anatomy of Matrimony.
The husbands the head of the household he'll see
Who closely the question peruses,
Andf Fl x-;fo iS tha nacl- WI hetTean and
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-02
Cleveland & Pittsburgh R. r
lows, Central standardTime:
souun,,1 TAXING EFFECT NOV. 10. 1859

Run Daily. Daily Except Sunday.
For Time Cards, rates of Fare. Through tick
cts baggage checks. and any further informa-
tion regarding the running of trains. apply to
W.D. ARMSTRONG, Ag't.
Ravenna, o.
All trains connect at elbow Creek for Wheel
Ing and Bellaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle of the Movements of In
dividuals.

uiNluuals.
John Amick, of the South Side, was in
MOundsville yesterday.
Albert Hoehle is lying seriously i'll at his
home on the South Side.
d. b. Anderson, of New Cumberland, is
registered at the Mcclure.
Harry Cushman, agent for the Black
Thorn Company, is at the Mcclure.
Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, Of Knox
county, Ohio, are visiting friends in the
city.
Miss Lou Liuaberger. Of the South Side,
leaves tomorrow for Reibold, Pa, TO visit
friends,
VIM. \. Turner has returned from TorOn-
to, Canada. and is chartered at the Four
Mile House
Prof \. l.. Wade, of Morgantown, is In
the city, on his way to Wellsburg and New
Cumberland.
Mrs. A. +. Boyd, Of Parkersburg; W.
3 Hicks. of Cameron. and John II. ROemer,
Of Fairmont, are at the Hotel Windsor.
Messrs. Wiley Beall, James Hukill and
John Ralston, Of Wellsburg, were regis
tered at the Mcclure House yesterday.
Hon. c. H. Collier and two sons. who
have been in Massachusetts for the past
three weeks, have returned to this city.
Mrs. NJ Reilly left on the 40 p m. B. y
O.. train yesterday for Pitts6urg to attend
a party last night at tho residence of Mrs.
Jennie Arthur of that city.
q. y. Keenor, of Warrington; \ Con-
strit. Parkersburg; Amos and Miss Flor
euce Jollif, of Littleton, and ]. Armstrong,
of ArbuclIle. are the West Virginians reg
iStered at the Hotel Behler.
d. b. Anderson, New Cumberland; John
II. Romer Fairmont; L. b. Archer, Park
ersburg, aud ID. =. Hammond, New Mar
tiusville, are the West Nirginians regis
tered at the Mcclure.
T. z. King, Petersburg; 5. c. McCor-
mack, SisterSville; J. c. holland, Amos
Smith and d. W Reynolds, of St. Marys,
and Miss Mary Shannon, of New Mata-
moras, are some of the arrivals at the
Stamm House yesterday.
Among those who have arrived in town
to attend the Averett-Roemer wedding to-
day are Rev. Mrs. James b. Ayerett and
Phillip W. Averett, Waterville, y. Y; DR..
j. Nhitridgc Williams, Baltimore, Md.
W. c. Devecmon. Cumberland, Md; Prof.
J. H. Roemer Farmout, w. Va; c. +.
Hambright, Cumberland, Nd, CoiTicr, and
w. Z. WitherS, Cumberland, Md, Times. @
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
i ADJUSTMENTS.
paul Kauvar.

This strong play from the pen OF
Steele Mackaye will be presented at the
Opera House for one night only, Mon
day, Nov. 3D.
Steele Mackaye'S paul kauvar' is a
strong play. The story deals with cx-
citing life in the troublouS times OF 1894
in France. Paul Kauvar, peasant, and
Diane dc Beaumont, daughter Of the
Duke, fall in love with each other
which is distasteM to her father. The
Duke has to fly from France, and the
daughter decides, after struggle, to
follow her father. Marquis de NauX,
who also loves Diane, induces Paul, who
is one Of the leaders for the Republic, in
his irresponsible condition from grief at
leaving his love. to sign blank warrant
upon which the Duke is arrested and
CONDEMNED to the guillotine. Paul. in
despair at finding what he has done,
manages to take the Dukes place, and
is led away to the block, from which,
however, he is saved by an able, the
brother of General Delaroche, whom he
afterwards, in gratitude, while on pa
role. saves from his enemies. In a
strong scene in the last act, when the
mob is making things hot, Paul clears
the way, shows his honor TO be clear,
and is reunited to his wife. The piece
is crowded in every act with powerful
situations baltimore american.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
The Advance In Wooden Goods.

The following, from the Merchants
Guide, Of Philadelphia. Journal pub
liShed in the interests of John Wanna
maker, is pertinent at this time:
The Central Falls mills have announced
that ON and after the 18TH inst. the price OF
their all-wo0l Thibets will be 81 So, an
advance of 1878 cents per yard, the goods
having been sold this season NJ Sl.'1.
NO one can tell where the market Will
20 on plain goods At the present time
htty-inch goods that have been sold by JOB
bers this season as low as fifty cents, and
in a few instances possibly down % AZ
cents. are held strong ut agents hands at
siNty-fve cents. \ decided advance must
be obtained on these fabrics, and II IS held
bv some that prices will touch seventy-tiye
cents before the spring season is over.
Naturally the direct result OF the
changed condition Of the markets, conse-
ouent upon the change in tariff laws, IS a
tendency toward higher values. These
must come: they are the inevitable result
as well as the designed purpose of the Me
Kialey BILL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
RIVER RIPPLES.
News About the Boats and Boatmen on
nI,To
The Andes arrived last night.

The Andes arrived last night.
The w. W. O'Neill will probably pass
down tonight, en- route for New Orleans.
The Tom DodswOrth is coming up on
one engine, having run through herself
above Cincinnati.
The almost impoSsibilty of securing
labor on the river between Cairo and
Memphis, especially for loading lumber
on bargeS, is a source of much trouble
and expense to boat-owners. The negro
works short time and then jumps into
the cotton fields, where he receives 50. 80
per day, as against :! TO Sl,50 on the
river. One towboat company has had a
barge lying at lumber pile for nearly
a month unable to secure labor to load
it.
Brownsville, Pa.-River 10 feet Q
inches and stationary; rainy: cold.
Warren, Pa.-River feet : inches
and falling; cool; light rains.
MOrgantown-Riyer 10 feet and sta
tionary; rainy; cool.
PittSburg, Pa.-Riyer 10 feet II
inches; standi coldi rainy,
The marks at the landing, last even
ing showed IS feet inches in the
channel
The Dodsworth passed up light yes
terday.
The Courier left for Parkersburg at
1880 yesterday.
II Is expected several lows of coal
Will pass down to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
Board OF Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners met in
special session yesterday and passed
the ordinance changing the district
lines, as heretofore announced, and in
accordance with the notices posted for
month past.
The Committee on Poor House and
Farm reported in favor OF purchasing
three No. Miller fire extinguishers for
use at the Inlirmary, at cost OF $50
each; one pump, $3.50, and one dozen
charges for the eXtinguiShers.
The committee also reported in favor
of accepting an offer Of $500 for the
ground contained in street near the
Infrmary, made by MeSerS. !. +. Jones,
DR.. Storar and Justice VIM. Rrown.
The report was adopted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly ana
PithiIy Told

PithiIy Told.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," Hamlet
OPERA HoUsE-"The Irish Corporal
TUE cash for the census enulnerators IS
beginning to come in.
The Twelfth street sewer is completed
as far as the west side of Twelfth street
THE Mark Twain ball, at Turner Hall,
Friday evening, will be the dance OF the
season.
A SPECIAL term Of the Circuit Court Will
be held Saturday TO grant naturalization
papers
THERE will be no matinee at the Grand
this afternoon Mr.. O'ConOr will appear
for the last time this evening as Hamlet.
MEssRs. JOLLY Bros. have erected a big
derrick at the corner OF South Penn ana
Ohio streets. to be used in laying the stone
work of the new bridge abutment.
ELECTRIC motor Geraldine on her up
trip, about 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
collided with a coal car at Twenty-siXth
street. breaking the headlight stand.
The first grand ball of the German Soci-
etv of Ftnavile viii take place at Man
nerchor Hall in Martins Ferry next Fri
day evening \ fine time is anticipated
SHORTS * LARKINs opened their new
saloon, in the upper end of the Eighth
ward. Monday evening, with grand lun-
cheon, music by the Opera House band,
etc.
MAGGIE MILLER was arrested yesterday
by Officer Herbert, for disorderly conduct,
she being one of the people in the house in
the rear of No 1910 Chapline street, raided
by the police Monday night.
,,,,,yr,cr license was issupd Yesterday
TO William +. Reed, a native of Wheeling,
aged 81, and Hattie B. Hooper, native OF
Wheeling. aged 10; also TO John Holman,
a native Of Pomeroy, o., aged % and Katie
Hebrank, a native Of Wheeling, aged ~;
also TO John Davis, native OF Brooke
county, aged 81, and Sadie Ennis, native
Of Wheeling, aged %
An inspection party on the Is. Il o. rail
way. consisting OF the President, First and
Second Vice Presidents and Board OF Dl-
rectors, viii probably pass through the
city eastward some time this week. They
left Baltimore on the 18th inst, and went
westward over the lines through the north
ern part of the State When Chicago was
reached they went out into Minnesota on
pleasure trip.
\ MAN by the name Of Joe Galloway, OF
Jefferson county, came 10 town Yesterday
with $50 in his inside pocket. He was IN
tending TO take the o'clock train home IN
the afternoon. but missed il. and remained
i'm town over night. He visited the Jennie
Lee house on Market street for awhile.
and then came out and leaned against
Stone wall nearby, and here he was robbed
of all his money. The robbery occurred
about ll:l5 last night The police are on
trail of the supposed robbers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29
Exciting Foot Race.

An amusing incident occurred in the
Eighth ward yesterday afternoon, which
caused considerable merriment. a we'll
known glass worker was in a prominent
saloon, when a mill man, who wears a
cork leg, came in. The glassworker
commenced bantering the mill man
man about his patent limb, when the
latter produced s., and offered to back
his sprinting ability to that amount, in
contest with the glass man. A purse
was quickly made up, and thirty yard
course decided upon. TO the cOnsterna-
ton of the glassworker the man with
the artificial limb distanccd him, and
carried off the pnrse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-29

This great mclo-drama will be at the
Grand the last three nights of this week.
The scenery used in this seasons pro
duction Of Fred Darcy'S beautiful West
ern romance Devils Mine" is from the
studios of SoSSman & Lands, the Chi
cago artists, and is pronounced the
most perfect work ever turned out by
this well known firm. The play is spe-
cially set throughout with the compa.
MES own scenery, and Il surprise i;
promised our theatre goerS in this justly
pouu1ar attraction