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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

We "a are E GI 0pspag up ssr Ff F nsT
Also just received especially pretty Novelty Silk
Trimmings in Black, with Colord Broche Effects, suitable
for combining and making over purposes 90,
Also, Brocade Effects in all Black Trimming Silk Nov
elties Polka Spots, Block Checks Stripes and Damasa
Styles-all new and very pretty things
We have just received "a new line of Demi Lace
to matcvey much used for trimming Skirts and Basques
All and very desirable at this time.
We can't tell you of all the pretty things
buying and receiving all the tme getting ready for the
busy trade that is at hand Our stock constantly
being made more aud more extensive and we can most
positively friends and customers that
bending energies to show the largest and best assor
ment of everything in line of Goods for the Fall
business, we have ever done.
We give you a few pointers, of interest to many of
customers, of what selling most of at this
Fancy Silks for Pleated Waists; also, Plain Black
and Figured Silks also Percales in Polka Dos Figures
and Stripes.
Light Weight Flanneis in Fancy Coors. Also, Heavy
Unbleached Cotton Flannes the correct things for
Ladies' Bathing Suits Canvas, Leather and Silk Belts,
Pretty Natural Stick Silk Umbrellas.
Cream Wool Suitings, Cream White Flannes. Cream
Serges &c. &c. for Dresses and Fancy Waists, for fash
ionabe resorts.
Plain Black and Brocaded Black French satines
The pretty Pine Apple Tissue Dress Goods seem to
sell almost freely early in the They very
popular and well deserve Gas they certainly the pre
est goods all things considered that have been introduced
Neck Ruchngs of all kinds-particularly the new
Chiffon style of Ruching in Black and Cream White
Gold Beads and Fancy Gold and Silver Pins; Silk
Windsor TiesSn Plain Black, Cream, White and Fancy
Paids
japanese Fans in fancy designs
Pretty Plain Linen Tray Lunch Cloths with hem
stitch and drawn work borders.
Novel shape and Fancy Cut Pearl Buttons, in large
and small sizes to match.
Trimming Cords and little serpentine style Silk Gimps
sold very largely for trimming in skirts all
nice Suitings-que popular and stylish (Buerick Pat
terms show this style of Trimming great variety and al
most universal use
But this is enough may be too much for this time.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

In an interview with Barney Dyer, the night
watchman at the crossing of the C. s. P. and
Erie roads, who was on duty at the time of the
recent Erie wreck, he said that he had no au
thority whatever to hold one train from follow
ing another on the same road, simply because,
in his judgment they were running too close
to each other. His duties required him to see
that the trains of one road were protected from
those of the other, and when train once got
safely over the crossing, the only authority he
had over the one following on the same road
was to see that it was protected from those on
the other road, and vice versa. "Why," said
| he, do you think the Pennsylvania Co., for
whom l work, hire me to run the trains on the
| Erie road? Am l to say when trains shall leave
Kent and how long shall wait before fol-
| lowing the other? On the morning of the wreck
No. was fully one mile away when Sc passed
me at the tower, and it would have been fla
grant violation of the rules for me to have STOP
ped the freight. 1 am hired to prevent accidents
at the crossing point, and the trainmen are hired
to run their trains and look out for each other
| and if the dispatchers see fit to their trains
one minute apart, that is none of my business.
Had stopped 3d. and thus prevented the acci-
dent, the result would have been a severe repri-
mand for me, and very likely have cost me my
Job. But" continued Barney-and resolute
light shone from his eye" had 1 known OF
supposed that the accident would have occurred
would have held 81 for any length of time that
in my judgment was required to prevent it, nc
matter how long, rules or no rules. Do you
suppose would let my position hinder me from
saving mems lives? But was it my fault thai
No. stopped longer than usual at Ravenna, Oh
that S2 did not see her in time to stop But
have been fully exonerated by my employers
and l know any sensible person will agree will
them.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

THE ERIE DISASTER.
Coroner Sherman Called to Ac



| count
! RAvENNA, OHIO. August 11th. 1891.
Mr.. EDIToR-DEAR SIR: When reading the
Coroner's verdict of the Erie wreck at Ravenna,
in your issue of the 5th inst. notice that was
held guilty of gross carelessness in not blocking
| the freight train" &c.
Such condemnation is unwarranted. Coroner
Sherman can show nothing in evidence which
warrants such a decision. He has not pointed
out where I have violated one rule which guides
me in the performance of my duty. Nor can he
do so. On the contrary. had done. what Coro-
ner Sherman implies should do. would have
violated these rules and given my employers.
the Coroner. and all others. good grounds for
condemning my action.
He goes on to show how this accident could be
avoided and condemns the actions of those whose
duty it was to prevent such. But. why hold me
guilty of gross carelessness up since I perform
ed my duty faithfully.
To say the least. Coroner Sherman shows Ia
mentable want of knowledge in Railroad affairs.
and rare lack ofjudgment. especially for man
in his position in condemning guilty of gross
carelessness one who most carefully discharged
his duty.
1 request space in your valuable paper for the
above explanation to the public.
Respectfully,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
For the Democratic Press. |
ASLEEP.

Gently mother rocks to and fro,
Singing lullaby soft and low;
Soothing her darling from pains unrest,
Graded so close on her loving breast;
Watching the snowy lids downward creep,
Baby is falling asleep.
Ever so tenderly love may caress,
Nearer and nearer the angels press
Sweeter than mothers lullaby,
Heavenly music is waited nigh;
Over our threshold death muffled steps creep
Baby has fallen asleep.
Where he will waken there cometh no night
Safe he abideth where sin may not blight;
Little feet never there go astray,
Thornless and smooth is the shining way
Blessed assurance our aching hearts hold,
Baby is safe in the fold.
MARY A. HALL.
RAVENNA O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

Let add just word in closing We your trade.
We please you We you feel that when you visit
store that we do all help make purchases
entirely satisfactory, and endeavor all times Justly
and honorab by you AS lady shoppng)
well puts it. "Women dearly love bargains but better than
they like to feel that that they depend upon being
and that is the best profitable
result any merchant gain
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
O. 30 0RMnnn:
August 9th, 1891.

In the good old times way back in the fties when
the writer a leete-JUsT LTTTLE-younger used
to think there not much Of talking about trade
during the months Of July and August Every body had
supplied themselves from the stock of "New Goods "
received the previous Spring. The goods still hand
were being worked off at the prices, best
they could balance to be carried up stairs, reap
pear the following Spring, at the same old prices. 1t
seems FUNNY, now think how this thing USED to be
managed All is changed now. We do not carry any
thing these days, if low prices and persistent effort
bring to us from far and who take this
opportunity of buying many goods out of purpose
to avail themselves of the low prices that invariably
prevail in all establishments that up to the modern
Way of doing business-so that always IN shape
to offer New and Attractive Goods with each recurring
WE AGAIN MAKE STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS
On All Strictly Summer Goods.
All of pretty Henrietta and Serge Suitngs In
Light CoIorngs have been remarked, and fast
closing them.
All our Printed China Silk Dress Styles still go down
once more Goods formerly sold at Co. 65 and IS CENTS
now 42, IS and so cents We have many pretty things
left-a new this goods and excellent values even
at first prices-but had rather have the CASH for hem
even at loss to u.s. If you interested, is the
time to Bargain.
The remaining stock of pretty French All Wool
Chales 80 cts. These goods actually cost ~
and 45a cts. We have quite pretty assortment left of
hem 1t will pay you to buy them, for next season
All of our pretty Fast Black Plaid Stripe and Lace
Stripe Organde Muslns at 10 per yd-former price
Is, Is and 20 ctsin excellent qualities and pretty styles
big loss to us but we prefer to have them CO.
We can't enumerate all Goods of the Summer kind
we knife in this and even greater proportion
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

To all persons of Reform and Refo rm Organ.
izations. in Portage County: You are hereby
requested to meet in Citizens Hall. RaVenna. o
Saturday. August 18th, in convention assembled
at 10 O'Clock. for the purpose ofputting g in nom
ination candidates upon the Peoples Party
platform for the following offices of the county
One Representative. One County Recorder. on,
County Commissioner, one Infrmary Director
Basis of Representation is five delegates fo
each organi zation and one delegate for ever.
five of its members.
FRANK r. COLT,
Chm Ex. Com. Peoples Party. Portage Co.
III. A. AUSTIN Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
Grove Meeting.

A three days Grove Meeting, by the Portage
County Christian Alliance. will be held al
Campbellsport, commencing Friday, Aug 18th
at 10 a. M. and closing Sabbath night-three
sessions each day. Day sessions will be held in
Cope's Glen; evening sessions at the Chapel
Grounds. Everybody invited. Speakers from
abroad are expected. Bring your dinner and
stay all day. and we will reason together about
the Scriptures, the four fold Gospel, Christ oul
Savior, Sanctifer. Divine Healer and Coming
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
More Non.Ring Prices,

Fine 25c Buggy Whips only I9c.
Lap Robes and Busters, Al goods, half price,
Three sheets of best Fly Paper for SC.
Fine large Bananas, I5c dozen.
Choicest Lemons, &C pound.
Spectacles, fine lenses, Ioc pair.
Violin Strings, all letters, &c each.
Best 4 ply Linen Collars, &c each.
Best 4 ply Linen Cuffs, I7c pair.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
horticultural Society

Messrs. j. T. Riddle and L. Smith will enter
tain the August meeting of the horticultural
Society. on Wednesday, the 10Th inst. at the
County Fair Grounds. in Ravenna. Essay by
Hon. s. P. Wolcott. of Kent. All are cordially
invited. ANDREW WILSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
B. e @. GrOcers.

Yes in it, too, and will sell 25 lbs. Sugar for 81,
and the very best Teas and Coees Live and Let Live
Prices
SOAP! Nice you saw, and several orders
the way. We do surprising business in Soap and wish
you would display of Laundry and Fine Scented
Toilets Try Cordova Coffee. Many will other.
And do forget that we sell VanHouens Cocoa, which
makes you pleasant and healthful beverage.
Your order given delivery man, sent by the chill
dren, will be attended promptly and the best the
affords will be sent you twill be to your best interest to
visit us when in want of Groceries.
Respectfully yours,
BIRDSALL & OLIN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12

Fonr wagon loads of large. fresh, Indiana
W ater Melons, to be sold this week, at half
price, HONG KONG TEA STORE,
No 3, Riddle Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
Send for Measurement Forms,

And information how order Remember you get the benefit
of twenty cent discount all cents will buy
solid dollars worh Some Splendid Suits for Children ST.,
$15o S., S25o $3.50, ST. and the marked price Cut
these and for about wholesale cost
$1o $2, $15 $s $40 $28bg value these figures Cut
them down and have $40 Suit for So SIS Suit
for and proporonaey ALL Gravess Good Clothes the
of the Best cheap Job Lots bought sell
alleged reductions. Don't delay, but write
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31
New Goods tor spring Of 1891.

Beachley q Co. have filed their immense
store at Hagcrstowu with new Dry Goods. new
Dress Goods. more Carpets, new Oil Cloths,
Window Shades. Mattings, Notions, Muslin,
Underwear, Shoes, Hats for Men aud Boys.
Children and Indies; Fresh Groceries. Splccs,
yQueensware. Glassware. Knives and Forks,
Spoons. Tubs. Buckets, Feathers. Clover Seed.
&c. They have nevcr been SO well prepared
to give the buying public so much satisfaction
and. the hest of all, prices are lower instead of
higher. Before you buy your spring goods, go
and sec Beachley's great stores and you will
find ont that allEfhey say is true. Now don't
forget these special facts. They have a very
fine line of suitings for Mems wear and have
first-class tnilors. They sell the Light Rum
ming Domestic Sewing Machine the best In the
world They make Rag Carpets for customers
at short notice. They buy all kinds of eoun-
try produce at highest market prices. Come
and see US aud we will do you good.
We remain Yours. tSc..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31
'EoFLE.s BARGAIN STORE,
Next to Watson House,

THE CoItMBIAx CrcIoPEDIA-The colrsta-
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of what has heretofore been known as Alden's
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amazingly low price
The ColunlbiGn Cyclopectid will comprise 50
volumes, of about 500 pages each. being about
about 80 per cent. larger than Johnson's. The
entire set Will contain about 600 illustrations:
II Is very Handsomely printed and bound. aud
Is tatuionsly cheap. the entire set being fur
nished IN cloth binding for S95. with easy In
course. subscriptions to the Manifold will be
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umes delivered.
Whoever is interested IN Cyelopedias win do
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Columbian which-nay be had by addressing
Tue Columbian Publishing Co., 3eS Pearl St,
New York
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31
Various Items.

A reunion of the ex-Confederates
of Berkeley county is to be held at
Aartinsburg At an, early day.
The Keyaer 1lsovne places the
name OF Hon. C. w. Daley, of Min
eral, in nomination for Governor in
1892.
See young lady in another column
with one of Aunt Rachel's Herb Pads
on. 1t cures disease and it disinfects
the air ycu breathe. Read all about il.
The bill for the admission of the
Norfolk & Western Ry. into Wash.
ington City having failed in Congress,
its surveying corps employed iocat-
ing the line from Alexandria to Riv-
erton, has been disbanded.
Senator Kenna is building a boat
which is to be used on tue Potomac
for duck hunting purposes. It is to
be after the style of Pullman buffet
sleeping coach on the water, although
not finished SO elaborately.
Messrs. w. L. Jones and Harry
Cushwa have been officially notified
that their properties on the northwest
corner of King street and Maple ave-
nue. had been selected as the site for
the public building at Martinsburg.
Mothers should remember that the use OF
iaudanum for soothing their babies is always
dangerous. Why not use DR.. Bulls Baby Sy-
Fap, q perfectly harmless aud very efficient
remedy for children's ailments.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company have commenced the laying
of heavier steel rails on the Shenan-
doah Valley Branch from Roanoke to
Shenandoah. The sc pound steel
rail is being taken up to be replaced
by 67 pound rail.
"Prcsto! Changed" said the magician to his
friend suffering from catarfh, and the work
was doue. The wand used foF the, expulsion
oi the enemy was Old SauPs Catarfh Cure.
The Lexington Gazette says: We
understand that there is chance to
have the Union Theological Seminary
removed from Hampden-Sydney to
Lexington. Certain gentlemen of
our town are quietly at work endeav-
orfng to raise the necessary money to
erect buildings here for the use of the
Seminary, and we are glad to state
are meeting with great success.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest sale of
any medicine before the public. Any honest
druggist will confirm this statement.
The Martinsburg NJ, NJ. & 1. Co.,
of Martiusburg, closed contract with
the Common Sense Engine Company,
of Springfield, O., whereby tue latter
is to locate its plant on the grounds
of the company. The works are
among the largest in the country aud
will employ 250 skilled mechanics.
The main building will be 200 feet In
length, with two wings 100 by 60
feet. The contract fixes the pay
ment to the engine company at S25, !
600 and the gift of five acres of land
for site.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31
PoETIcAL.
Dixie.
A1R-ASxIE larata.
lh Dl1le's homes are bonnie,


Oh Dixie's homes are bonnie,
And Dixie's hearts are true;
Aud twas down in dear old Dixie
Our life's first breath we drew,
And there's the last we'd sigh,
And for Dixie, dear old Dixie,
Welay us down aud die.
No falrer land than Dixie's
Has ever seen the light;
No brayer boys than Dixie's
To stand for DiSie's right.
With heart so true aud high,
And for Dixie, dear old Dixie,
10 lay them down and.dle.
Oh! Dixic's Wales arc sunny
And Dixie's halls are blue,
Aud Dixie's skies are bouni4
And Dixie's daughters, true
AS stars In Dixie's sky;
And for Dixie, dear old Dixie,
Wed lay US down aud die.
No more upon the mountain,
No longer by the shoroA
The cannon song of Dixie
Shall shake the world no moro;
For Dixie's songs are true
Tier glory goes on high,
Aud the braves who bled for Dixie.
Have laid them down to die.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31

The City Council in special call
session, last Wednesday night granted
a franchise to Messrs. Walker, Bow
ers, Wilson and others, to construct
a street-car railroad throughithe prin-
cipal streets of our city on the follow
ing conditions: The Street Car Com
pany to pay to the city one-half of
one per cent. of the net profits, and
bonus of one hundred dollars each
year after the company have been
operating FIVE years. Work on the
road is to begin within sixty days.
1fdrtinSburg Statesman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31

In this connection, thought strikes MS, It
seems beyond belief that an Immense fortune
could hare been accumulated In fourteen years
without speculation, but such Is neSrfthelessa .
fact It is brains, backed by system, which
has accomplished so mulch. Mr. Rohss pays
cash, sells for cash, aud undersClls, We undetA
stand, everybody. To this must DO traced his
phenomenal success. His ideas as to aecu,nu-
lation have always been of the most solid nas
tures There has been no effoftto accumulate
vast riches without labor or selfedenlals hnth BY
each year showing bank Increase.
Mr.. RouSs has always been alive to the beat
Interests OF the city, aud has been willing 70
do his part In whatever affected its prosperity.
His intellect has never been clearer than toa
day, and there eau 6e little doubt that he viii
die as he llyed-.sln harness." As result Of
practical experience he would be invaluable as
a safe adrlscr, and With his sympathetic nns
lure no one Mould he hound moro really to
render his assistance In uny just aud CONF
mcndable cause,
Mr.. Charles H. B. Rohss. his son, ably asl
sists him In his affairs. Tho young man was
born in Winchester, Va, and came to New
York in 1867, belng then seven years of dge.-A
He Received the riIl beuettof public school
education, tile excellence OF which has been
so universally acknowledged, aud has given to
the world SO many ornaments TO the ranks OF
business and professional men, in this city md
State. He completed his education ut tho
Manhattan College, and began to assist his
father in business when 10, this being In 1876.
Mr.. Ronss, Jr., has maulfestcd considerable
ability as writer. and his articles have always
been received by the public With pieasdte.-a
We understand that an eItusion from his pen
is to appear in tho Issue of Lippinco.rs Magd-
sine, aud that 1t will receive meritcd approea4
tion, can be safely prophesled.
Tho firm Is justly proud of their employees.
which number over 400, constituting as able
corps of assistants as can befound in any Now
York mercantile establishment, The firm have
ablc buyers in Europe and iu this country,
some of thcm now being recognized as the
ablcst in the trade, frequently securing the en-
tire output of manufacturer, or the stock OF
a wholesale dealer at a single stroke. 1t is
not to DO wondered. therefore, that every bank
rupt stock which can DO made available, 10
bought III.
Iulretefring TO his business, he said 81 con.
slider MY business. although the llrgest OF It's
kind in the world to-day, but yet In Ito infancy,
aud IL the business increases as 1t has tls year,
even these lurgo quarters will be too small and
another structure must be erected"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. PIainfield. Ill. makes
the statement that she caught cold. which set
tied on her lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician. but grew worse. He
told her sue was a hopeless victim of conEump-
ton ard thutr, no medicine could cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery; she bought bottle and to her de-
light found herself benefited from Erst doSo.
She continued its use and after taking ton bot
ties found hcfself sound and well, now docs
her own housework and Is as well as she ever
was. Trial bottles OF this Great Discovery at
DR.. Bishops drug store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-03-31


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: '.Ihe WOrid's Fpir.n Additional prizes. con-
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one sending a list OF notlees than 20 words Will
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Send seven 2c. stamps 5or Complete Rules,
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