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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
MANTUA STATION.

Chas. Bowen is in the east for business and
pleasure trip combined.
The Annual reunion of scholars and teachers
of the Center School was held at the Fair Ground
Saturday.
Pleasant weather greeted the managers of the
Races last week. Some fast time was made.
There was quite crowd in attendance. Gam
bling schemes were numerous, and we heard OF
one fight and several drunks.
The Annual Meeting of the Disciples of Christ
of Portage County. will be held at Mantua Center
beginning on Friday before the first Lords Day
in September. and continuing over Lords Day.
B. B. Tyler. the eloquent preacher of New York,
will be the chief speaker. Meetings will be held
in the grove during the day.
Mr.. Chalker, of Freedom. is getting things
ready for building house.
A. S. Beecher and E P. Turner have opened a
Produce exchange in the Folger block.
The real estate assessment increased the valu-
alton of realty in this township nearly $l5000O.
Detectives employed by the recently organized
Law and Order League. have been investigating
little, and as a result of their search, D. San
toro, c. A, Hotchkiss. John Hotchkiss. j. W.
Brown and - Jutson were placed under arrest
today, (Monday) charged with selling intoxicat-
| ing LIQUORS in a local option town. They have
| given bonds for trial.
gentleman informs me that lots have been
sold in this place for $40 and the consideration in
the deed placed at 800, and that similar instan'
ces were quite common. This is merely an illus
tration to show that the Auditors table OF values
may be little wabbling on its foundation. Sup
pose that for the last nine years lands had rapid
| Iy increased in value, woull the Auditor. or an!
one else. take average sales of the last nln'
years 10 find what land would be selling Tor
Certainly not. The average price would be tet
low. Land has been rapidly decreasing in value
yet;we are asked to believe that the aVerag
selling price for the last nine years, or the price
of about 1885. is the present true money value o
real estate Fellow citizens. study the situation
and if you decide that high taxation. direct ant
indirect, is beneficial vote the Republican ticket
If you do not think so. vote against it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
ROOTSTOwN.

Mr.. jackson. of GarEettsville. addressed our
people last Saturday evening, setting forth the
advantages of township supervision of schools.
Rev. Martin, of Atwater, exchanged pulpits
with Rev. T. G. Cotton last Sunday. Rev. Hol-
lingshead, Sr., occupied the N. E. pulpit Sun
day morning.
Bible Society meeting was held at the Con-
gregational church Sunday evening.
The NJ E. Sunday school held their picnic at
Mr.. Bulloek's Grove last Friday, and had a
jolly time.
The annual reunion of the Bissell family was
held at C. II. Bissell's on Tuesday of last week
It was well attended and much enjoyed by ali
present
Half a dozen of our ladies have gone to Chau-
| tauqua to- atteEt the meeting of the c. L. s. e.
Miss Broughton. Of Cleveland, is visiting hel
relative. Mrs. Tomlin.
Miss Becker. of Erie, Pa. and Misses Lil1i
and Jennie spelman. of Cleveland. are visiting
| their friends in this town.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
colored men ON the Force Bill.

COlOred Men ON the Force BILL
The New York World has collected.
through interviews, the opinions of
several Southern Negroes in business
or professional life, which may be
taken as indicating the drift of senti-
ment among their class. For exam
pie, Richard Harris, a business man
of Nashville, says:
"The Republicans would get the
worst of it. There is no doubt that
the negro vote in some sections has
been suppressed, but this bill would
not remedy that evil. Those desiring
would evade it in some way, and its
passage would be bad thing for the
negro, as it would only increase the
race prejudice"
Nickerson Holmes, of Atlanta. gives
his opinion as follows:
"The colored people have some griev
ances, like other citizens, but as q
whole, we are doing we'll. am afraid
the force bill will destroy this good
feeling which exists in business way
between the races. We may gain some
political rights at the expense OF a
great deal of business advantage, for
the white people Will DC lrriIaGeu
against US. We are living here now
as one family, and I believe would
sooner trust to the head of the family
10 correct abuses in time, than to trust
to their adjustment from an outside
source"
Professor Nv. Morris, of Columbia
s. c., remarks that its tendency il
to revive bitter feeling in the South, u
and he adds:
ut would not accomplish what it il
intended to, as it will array the race
against each other, and destroy th'
present good feeling. The negroes will
not secure their rights by any sucf
measure, but those rights will b.
brought about by the conservative
opinions that are gradually growing
in the South"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
THE PnEvIoUs QUESTION.
what Reed Once Considered "Ob-
staclcs to Good LegislatiOn.o

what Reed Once Considered COB.
stacles to Good LegislatiOn.o
The following was sent to the Cour-
ier.Journal by Mr.. o. o. Stealey, its
Washington correspondent. 1t is an
extract from an able article upon sob
stacles to Good Legislation" contrib
uted by Hon. Thomas B. Reed to the
June number of the Chautauquan,
1886:
The aim of some statesmen has been
NOT to do things good, but to prevent
the doing of things evil. 1t cannot
he denied that this aim is quite often
a r;ohteous one. But the prevention
of evil legislation should never be by
rafnsinp propositions hearing, but
hv hearing and refUting. This brings
me- to remark that some legislation
consists not more in what is done than
What is refused to be done. Whoever
thinks that the function of legisla
tive body in a free country is fully
narformed by the mere passage OF bllls
9ood or bad, has little comprehension
of the scope and real usefulness OF such
- X
The reformation of the rules will
remove a great many obstacles to leg
isIation. A great many remain to In.
teIIioent legislation, using the wore
IN the broad sense in which it has been
en- empIoyed rae ydGn in this article. Among thess
ohsfacIes is the tendency which now
exists to deny discussion in many cas-,
ga and the tendency to employ an
unsuitable form of discussion IN oth
ers. A full, free and frank discussion
;a the very life of intelligent action
Nobody knows everything yLd ] n most % peo pee
P;had in their knowledge by theil
Various Various experiences. If all those who
know something of the subject assem-
hIa RnoT their knowledge, sensible know
ledge Be formed S.ss by hese hsen Tho IN th.
Ue,tr1 een for the past half century sc
nn1uine lH hitter words. that the tenden-
ey % to suppress discussion ion in acon Congress Sss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
The Burn That whyIes Rims Dry.

1t has its source the meads amang,
BY yon lone woodland wide,
Where first is heard the cuckoo's sang,
In a the kintra side,
1t skirts the base o no proud hill,
Or mountain towering high,
But whimples down its nameless dell,
The burn that whyles rims dry,
Its CLASSY waves are ne'er OVERLOOKED
By proud baroniaI tower.
1t seeks in nae lone leefy neuk,
My Lord or Ladies bower.
But busy farm and cottage hame,
1t gladly whimples by,
Where blithesome BARNS its waters stem,
The burn that whyles rims dry.
We've scent outspread its banks an braes
When cam the springtime thaws,
And aften too in autumn days,
When gathering o the haws.
We too have seen Soils scorching beam
Its fountain sairly try,
And lend it that sad, luckless name,
The burn that whyles rims dry.
Yet bonnie spots bestud its braes,
When whins are a in bloom,
AS aft we've seen in youthful days,
When wandering 'mang the broom.
Bright SEEM d the joyous future then,
And hopes were pure and high,
And gladstone seemed the bonnie glen,
The burn that whyles rims dry.
Is there nae moral in the sang
This bonnie burnie sings,
Nae strange mysterious murmuring
Of frail and fleeing things?
Does it nae bid US lift our love,
To things that are on high,
And warn us that earths joys aft prove,
A burn that whyles rims dry.
R. S
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
LAUNDERING SPRING.
A Natural Wonder of Georgia and tn
Queer Story Connected with 1t.

Natural Wonder of Georgia and cAo
Queer Story Connected with 1t.
In Upson, county fourteen miles
west of Thomaston, three miles from
Flint river, among the hills of the Pine
mountain, says the Flowery Branch
(Ga.) Journal, is a most remarkable
spring, known as the laundering
spring forty to fifty years ago. l was
familiar with all the surroundings OF
that locality and as I have never seen
a description of the spring and ESQ far
as know it is not mentioned in any
history, I propose to give brief out
line of the spring as l saw it forty-two
years ago.
| At the foot of a steep hill some 200
| or 800 yards from the public road it
bursts out of the ground in a volume
sufficient to drive mill. The spring
| is about four feet across, constantly
| boiling up fine sand, which is thrown
off every way, forming dark circular
ring the size of the aperture. The
most remarkable thing about it is that
the sand all stops about sixteen inches
below the surface of the water. The
water for sixteen inches is as clear as
| glass, below that dark as soap-pot
boiling, which it very much resembles
! when at rest.
/ Occasionally a large bubble bursts at
| the surface, stirring up the sand, which
soon settles back to the position. The
depth of the spring is unknown. The
| bubbles make a peculiar rumbling
sound before reaching the surface,
| hence its name. The water is said to
be efficacious in the cure of many dis
eases, and great many people resorted
thither in the summer time to bathe.
The force of the water upward was so
great that one could not sink deeper
than to the armpits, even by jumping
in feet foremost. 1t took some practice
to stand erect in the spring. 1 will
close this description by relating a
legend about the spring as handed
down by the Indians.
On the top of the hill, and near the
public road, is hole in the ground
some fifteen feet deep and ten feet
across, the banks overgrown with trees.
This was once the laundering spring.
Some white man put up doggery,
where he sold ''ire-water" to the In
dians. One dav the chief of the tribe
got drunk, mounted his pony, and
seemed to want to ride over everything 6
and everybody he saw. He had ridden
his pony into the doggery, much to the
CONSERVATION of its keeper and the de-
light of the Indians. After firing OF
this kind of sport he concluded to ride
into the spring. His friends tried to
dissuade him, but he, with a great oath
(for the whites had taught him to
curset, said: L will ride my pony in
to that spring if l sink to HI in a
minute" His friend, his wife and
children among them, ceased their eff
forts to prevent him, ,and in he plunged:
As the pony struck the water ii ceased
to boil upward, and went down in a
whirlpool-Indian, pony, and all out OF
sight.
The water burst out in short time
at the foot of the hill, where it now is;
but the Indian and his pony were never
heard of afterward.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
Case Family Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Case family took
place at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Sardis
Loomis. in Randolph, on the 18th inst. The day
was fire. and the company greatly enjoyed the
gathering. The family sat down to their re-
union dinner at tables spread under the tent
purchased two years ago, which is owned by
the Case and Bissen families. of Rootstown.
After the tables had been lightened of theil
pondercus load. the ears of the happy company
were regaled with song and instrumental mu
sic. Sixty or seventy persons were present
Adjourned to meet at Sandy Lake on the frs
Thursday of August. 1891.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

A Fridays special to the Cleveland Leader.
from Youngstown, gives the following from the
Rev. George Anderson. in relation to his pas
sage homeward from an European trip: 81
have made my last trip on 3 racing steamer.
We left thirty minutes ahead of the Teutonit
(taking passage on the City of New York;, and
the speed maintained was terrific. On Satur
day night the heat was so oppressive in the
cabins, everybody had 10 go on deck. and il
was found that the great speed had ogerheatet
the machinery; but there was no check unit
| Sunday. when the passengers became alarmed
| and the engines were slowed down to allow thu
machinery to cool If the speed had been KEEP
up a few hours, the vessel. with all on board
would have gone to the bottom"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

The rem aims of Father Cahill were received
at Ravenna, Wednesday afternoon, from Mas
sillon, upwards of five hundred people meeting
the funeral concourse at the c. Il P depot, to
show their respects to the memory of him now
stilled in death. The remains were taken to
tee Church of the immaculate Conception. the
outer railings, main doorway and interior OF
which were appropriately draped. where they
reposed in state until the next morning. when
after high mass. they were placed on an Erie
train for Elmira. N. Y, for interment. Fun
dreds of people viewed the remains. and turned
sadly from the face they had so often seen light
ed by the fires of noble genius. Father Cahil
was dearly beloved by his people.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
HOPE" NOVELTY STORE,
The Original Racket Store.

Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
Carts. &c. L. F.IHoMPsoN'
Planet Jr. horse and hand Cultivators. garden
drills, celery earther, &C, at T. F. THoMPsoN's.
Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.
F. THOMSON.
A variety of Grain and Fertilizer Drills,
among which are the Superior. Champion, EN-
pire, Hoosier, and others, sold by
TT. THOMPSON,
Hay Loaders-Horse forks, Sings, rope, pull
leys, &C., at THoMPsoN's.
Cooley Gre lmers, and a variety of Churns.
TT. THoMPsoN's.
Pure Manila, Standard. and Hemp Binder
and Wool Twine. 7. F. THOMPSON.
Team and Buggy Fly Nets. in variety. also,
horse covers, busters. SC. 7. F. THOMPSON.
The largest stock of Harness in the County. at
T. F. THoMPsON's.
Fresh Cleveland Bread every morning at
Mrs. Carrie Parker's. first door west of the
Wait Co.'S iewelry s,ore 1895
You do not pay city prices whenyou have
your eyes measured and corrected by our opti-
clan. The f. Il. AIT Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
A Tarantula in Vermont.

While boy was cutting bananas
from a bunch hanging in front OF
Burlington (Vt,) grocery store large
on the side of the neck. From the
bows neck the insect leaped into a bar
rel half full of crackers. No one car
ing to meddle with such an ugly Gus
toner, at the suggestion of police
man the barrel was doused with kero-
scne and then carried into the street
and set on fire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
Reso.uIInnsofRe of Resnect.

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Great Supreme
Commander, to remove from us our Past Com
mander II. J. Webber. and Comrade 1. W. Kirk
to his own presence, and
WHEREAS. they were associated with US a:
members of David Mcintosh Post, No. 327. G. A
g., Department of Ohio. therefore
Resolued that by their death we lose two val
liable and genial Comrades. whose memory We
will cherish with sincere respect.
ResolUed, that these resolutions be published
and also spread upon the records of this Post.
NC. LAwRENCE,1
SAM'L LINDSAY, SCom.
s p RARR
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

The Universalist society. after many annoy
ing delays. contracted last Saturday for the
purchase of the Mowen lot at the corner OF
Chestnut and Spruce streets. on which to erect
their new house of worship. $500 Of the 81 800
asked by the owners has been paid. and the
society is to have possession on or before Sept.
18th. The plans call for a neat. tasty ediffce
that will be the handsemest and most conven-
lent of any in Ravenna. The contract for the
carpenter work has been let to Jones Sc Parker
of Akron, and that for masonry to
of Ravenna. Work will be commenc-
ed as soon as possible. and the society expect
to have the building ready for dedication next
winter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

A remarkable machine is just being completed
at the Speed Recorder Works for johnson u Co. :.
of Ravenna. It is machine for max King paper
boxes and is likely to revolutionize that branch
of trade. The machine will turn out one hum
dred complete boxes. formed and pasted. per
pound sizes. The strawbo is fed from the roll.
The wonderful speed of the machine will have
marked effect upon the price of boxes. Mr.
ship the machine this week.-[Kent Bulletin.
The machine referred to in the above para
graph has been received and is being put in shape
for practical work. at the works of johnson
johnson & Co.. and if it prove a success, will be
| valuable addition to Ravenna's new industries.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
ToTTcF

A meeting of the tax payers will be held at
Rootstown Center, Saturday evening, Aug. 23'
for the purpose of appointing new Appraiser
to appraise our property. as we can not and
will not submit to be taxed upon the appralse-
ment already made, because the Appraiser
showed not only lack of judgment. but gross
partiality, in favoring some and expressing
By order of Tax Payers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
New Gases in Common pleas Cou.

New Cases in Common Pleas Court
Nellie AWilliamson VS. Henry P.Williamsou.
Divorce; adultery. extreme cruelty and habit
ual drunkenness.
Carrie Parker VS. Charles F. Parker. Divorce ;
extreme cruelty and wilful absence.
Jenette A. Robinson VS. James Clinton. Suit
for Injunction and equitable relief.
Geo. T. Mcintosh ct al VS. Orlanno o. Shively.
Foreclosure
Sarah Salter VS. Ezra A. VanNess ct al. Fore
closure.
Pearl L. Francis. admr. of Thos. A. Francis.
VS. The n. Y. L. E. & w. X Z. Co. Damages
$1,000 claimed.
Susan Jones VS. James f. Hope. Foreclosure
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
From the Philadelphia Bulletin (Rep.).


The protests against its passage come
from Republicans whose character is
SO high and whose party fidelity is so
unQuestionable, and whose views at
the same time are expressed by so
many party newspapers. that it would
be something like deliberate defiance
of the will of their constituents, If the
Republicans in the Senate were to pass
the Lodge bill. They undoubtedly
may dismiss from their minds any
fear of incurring the displeasure OF
the people at home, if they should
decide at once quietly to drop the bill
and proceed to other business.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
nepartures via. c. &P.

14th-Miss Grant for Wellsville. o. W. Kel-
ley for Huntington. W. Va
16th-Lewis Miller for Steubenviile, o. John
Krebs and sister for Pittsburg.
1sth-Mrs. Byers tor Toledo, called there by
the sickness of her little girl.
1sth-Mrs. G.. F. Robinson for st. Paul. Mimi
Mrs. S. L. McAdams and children for Bridge
port, o. Mr.. Young. who had been visiting his
father in Edinburg, returned to his home in
Troy N, Y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
R5sseIlFamiIv Gathering.

The usual annual reunion of the Bissell fam
lily occurred at the house of Charles Bissell, in
Rootstown, a short distance south of the Center
on Tuesday, Aug .12th. s large company gath
cred both old and young. Well filed table:
were placed under the Case Bissell tent, ano
the (" inner man - well cared for. Music fol
lowed. All enjoyed the gathering, ard resoiv
ed to meet next year at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel E. Bissell. in Rayenna. on tn
first Tuesday following the frs. Thursday il
August.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
Another Niagara and Toronto Ex-
curSiOn.

The Erie will run an excursion to Niagara
Falls and Toronto on the evening Of August %.
Special train leaves kayenna 8 As p. m. Fare
to Niagara Falls. S3, and Toronto. "a. Good
until Sept. I'd, inclusive, and for stop over at
ChaCtauqua. This may be the last excursion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

The Executive Committee. in accordance with
the call of the Chairman CT the Democratic
State Central Committee. appointed the follow
ing delegates and alternates to represent the
county at the Democratic State Convention, tc
be held at Springfield. o., Aug. s6 and u. 1880
Frank Holden, Rootstown,
Chas. II. Kelso and G. B. Newton. Franklin,
e. B. Brobst. Brimfeld,
b. NJ. tfadole and c. II, Goodman. Ravenna.
ALTERNATEs.
Peter Nrighi, Franklin,
Z. 8. Hutchinson, Garrettsville,
WI. Weaver, Shalersville,
A. A. Gilbreath, Mantua,
NJ. 0. Austin. Randolph.
Homer H, Woolf. Atwater.
Z. Fl. GOODMAN. Chairman,
A A. BARBER, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

Genuine White Fish, Cod Fish and Mackerel,
dried Herring. Salmon; California Apricots Of
this years canning. direct from the Golden
Gate; cans fine Corn. 25 cents; Peaches. dried
Apples. Prunes, Raisins, Dried Beef, Rice.
Dairy Salt-in fact a full line fresh Groceries.
including choicest Teas and fresh roasted Cof-
fees. ali at non-Ring Prices.
HONG KONG TEA STORE,
Ravenna, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
= -

F. E. Sanford. formerly Prof. of Bellies Lettres
at Millersville, Penn, is visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Sanford.of Edinburgh. He
leaves for Chicago on Thursday. to begin his
duties as superintendent of Schools in the sub
urb of LAGRANGE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
mnrse and Reed Keunfon.

The third annual reunion of the Morse and
Reed families will be held at the residence o.
Mrs Lydia Ober, in East Claridon, Geauga
county, o, Thursday. Aug. %, 1890. All friends
and relatives are cordially invited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
sAvEsNA. WEDNESDAY. Aug. go, 1890
Democratic County Convention

RAvENNA. o., Aug. 18th, 1880.
In persuance of a cali by the Chairman. the
Democratic Executive Committee of Portage
County met at the Office of the DEMOCRATIC
PRESS in Ravenna. and this day formulated the
following call for a County Convention, to be
held at Town Hall, Rayenna. on Saturday. Sept
18th, 1890, at II O'Clock M. for the purpose of
placing in nomination candidates for the fol-
lowing offices. to be elected at the ensuing cleo
tion:
Clerk,
Sheriff,
Probate Judge.
Commissioner,
Infrmary Director,
and to transact such other business as may
come before the Convention. Under this call
the several townships will be entitled to two
delegates for every IS votes cast for Grover
Cleveland in 1888. and one delegate for each
fraction of 10 votes over, to wit:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20
A. A. BARBER, Sec,y.

THE force bill will be forced into
innocuous desuetude by members of
the Republican party who are smarter
than the author of the bill and its
supporters.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

THE H NJ BRAINERD Co.. of Cleveland. o.,
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & c. Fischer Pianos with
Mr. t F. Thompson, at Ravenna. 0. Anyone
wishing a strictly first class piano Will do we'll
to consult Mr.. Thompson before purchasing
THE II. NJ. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

Perfumes-Lotus Lily. the most exquisite per
fume made Mountain Mist. Bridal Bouquet.
Hiawatha Paradise Pink. Flowers of Italy. and
many others, at E. C. BELDING's, Riddle Block
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-20

A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine Il. f. THOMPSON.