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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
RAPID DEVELOPMENT.

In 1888, when tie present constitution
of Chill was adopted, the young republic
had but 100000 population. When the
revolution began it had 100000. The
revenues of the state were-in our money
$50, 100000, gold, and the taxation was
not excessive. There was absolute freedom
to all religious creeds. From 1884 to 1890,
Chill was powerful within her own Dor
ders, thrifty and prosperous. There had
been no great popular excitement since
1S40-50. Every male citizen of twenty
one years who could read and write was
voter.
In 1890 the foreign commerce of Chilli
was sl20. 100000, a pretty good showing
for 100000 people But after so long a
period of peace and prosperity there came
upon the state a revolution which has well
nigh ruined it. one that will take years to
recover from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
POWERS OF CONGRESS.

The annual appropriations for the ex-
penses of the government are made
by both branches of the congress, and no
money can be taken from the national
treasury without an act authorizing it.
The rates of taxation are annually fixed
by congress as is the land and naval forces,
and without this annual enactment on
army or navy can lawfully be maintained
in Chilli. The members of the two leg
islative bodies are elected by the pee lie
for five years, and they serve without pay.
The president is chosen every five years
by a popular vote, and is not eligable to
reelection. His salary is $4,000 per
annum. The judges Of the higher or
governmental courts are appointed by the
president. and hold office for life, or dur
ing good behavior, as our judges do. So
much for the general organization of the
CHILEAN national government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-10
AN FALL
Causes Leading Up to the Great South
American War Just Con-
cluded.
President Balmaceda, Ineligible to
Reelection, Becomes Yio-
lent Usurper.
Congress Rightfully Rebels and Re.
deems the People From His
Tyranny.

Very few Americans understand the
causes of the Gillian revolution, which
has ended in the complete defeat of Bal
maceda, and the flight of that autocrat.
Therefore, it may be Interesting to give
explanation of it.
The GILLIAN republic for years has been
regarded as the most advanced and pros
porous of our South American neighbors.
In the war with Peru it demonstrated that
its soldiery was equal to any military force
of our neighbcrs to the southwark. In
fighting qualities the Chilians on land and
at sea maintained the lofty reputation of
their Conquistadore ancestors, who. with a
force of comparatively small numb ers had
conquered all of the native chieftains and
lncas from the isthmus to the southern
frontier Of Inc farthest south state of South
America.
After the conclusion of the Napoleonic
wars In Europe. the spirit of liberty be.
came strong in all the Spanish provinces
on the American continent. Mexico, the
Central and South American states-ex
cepting Brazil-threw off their politica
allegiance to Spain, and set up for them
selves. Spain at that time possessed the
largest line of colonies of any nation IL
Christendom. They extended from the
Sabine river-the western boundary be-
tween them and Louisiana-to Cape Horn
a distance of more than 5000 miles. AnC
today the Spanish tongue is spoken over q
greater area of country than any language
IN Christendom, except English.
A MODEL REPUBLIC.
The Chilians maintained to a greater
degree than any of the republics of South
America the best traditions of the race
from which they had sprung. They were
liberal In political and religious senti-
ments; strongly opposed to African slavery
| which Brazil especially declared necessary
to the maintenance and development Of
her agricultural resources, and In enter.
prise and energy more nearly re-
sembled their Anglo-Saxon neigh
bors OF the North American republic than
any of the races on the southern portion of
the continent they occupy. After the
Chlllans achieved their independence from
Spain they organized REPUBLICAN form OF
government, modelled generally upon that of
the United States, but adopting certain
features of that of England in minor re-
spects. Their members Of cabinet sat in
the senate or the house, as do those OF
England IN the commons or lords. The
president of the Gillian republic appoints
his own cabinet without the advice and
| consent of the upper house. If the cab.
| met does not belong to either of the legis.
latlve bodies they become members ex-
ottlclo-that is, by reason of their Offices
and can assist at the sessions of either
houses, in debate, and can be questioned,
as to their official policy or acts, and de-
fend them upon the floor, but cannot
vote.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29

tory ~ we had week or two ago. We think
evening must have been made in hurry after
ne saw the size of the audience he was likely to
have here. We venture to say that d. T thought
it was nice because it was really a free affair,
the lecturer telling the people he did not care
if they came or not. clearly showed his heart
was in his work. We think it the business of a
temperance lecturer to have the power Cike D.
I to draw all people unto him and his belief,
So far as our biased judgment is concerned in
the temperance movement, d. T. knew he lied
when he wrote it, and no one at all acquainted
with us will believe the assertion for moment
About the arguments heard nightly in the
the store as often as anyone, hearing every little
| bit of gossip which is waited on the breeze Il
it is unfortunate to have mind and opinion o.
our own. we are willing to remain unfortunate
the rest of our days. than to be like Delta Tat
subject to spasms at reading the truth.
The next Township Contest will take plact
May sth. The classes will be we'll represented
Goes quartet will furnish the music. and goot
time generally is anticipated. We hope tn
audience may do their part.
Some knight of the quill. inspired with th
disposition of his satanic majesty, has seen Fl
to cast slur on our township contest throug
the columns of the Gariettsvi!le Item. The be
ginning of that communication is a lie; tn
middle is lie; and it ends with lie. AS
was doubtless written by one to whom truth ha
long since been stranger, what more could b
expected. PHGBE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29
SHALERSVILLE.

Little Nettie. the youngest child of W. j .
Weaver, died on Saturday evening last of con-
WILSON'S. aged about sixteen months, The
funeral was held at the family residence in the
west part of town, Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
Andrew Wilson officiating, The family have
the heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends in
this their sad bereavement.
James Stirling has SO far recovered as to be
able to ride out. He says he is lots better than
q wooden man yet. Mrs. Alma Strings con-
dition remains unchanged.
Mrs. Lee Wright attempted suicide by takir g
carbolic acid on the evening of the 21st inst.
She now lies in critical condition, with blis-
tered mouth and throat and tongue badly swol-
len. She is expected to recover, however.
Will Stratton and family. of Kent, were the
guests of his aunt, Mrs. j. L Cooley, over Sun.
day.
Little Pearl Porter is sick. She will be re.
membered as the bright little lady who took the
prize in the Glass at our late township con-
test.
The pupils of the center school observed
Arbor Day. Saturday, By appropriate literary
and musical exercises, and the planting of two
beautiful maple trees. the gift of E. L. Hine
The two Mrs. BARRIERS rendered valuable as
sistance in the musical part of the program. J.
C. Libis was a valued assistant in the planting
About twenty of the parents and friends of the
school were present. and pleasant afternoon
was thus spent.
IL is evident that Delta Tau" does not like
at we said in regard to the temperance ora
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29
Another Old Citizen Gone.
MARY Ann BiERoE ROUSE SKINNER.


Born in Cornwall. Litchfeld county. Conn. Dec.
2lst. 1S06 died in Ravenna, O., April 21st 1891.
aged 81 years and months. Mrs. Skinner ac-
quired good education in her ative State. |
came to Ravenna in 1926. when 10 years old. !
She went back to Connecticut. and in 1885 return
ed to Ravenna and engaged in teaching. which
occupation she followed to the time of her mar
riage with rare success, as her numerous pupils
still living will cheerfully testify. As an educa-
tor. she was thorough. efficient and painstaking,
and possessed a happy faculty of winning the
confidence and esteem of her pupils, as well as
all others with whom she became acquainted.
December II. 1S41. she married John N Skin
ner. so well and favorably known as Recorder of
Portage county from 1881 to 1s49. period of IS
years. Mr.. Skinner was born Feb 3rd. 1904. died
in Ravenna Sept. 10th. 1853. On the day of their
marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner went to house
keeping in the house then just finished, which
has been Mrs. SINNERS home to the day of her
death, almost fifty years.
Mrs. Skinner was first cousin of tho late Gen,
| Lucius V. Bierce. leading and prominent law
yer of Ravenna from 1925 to 1851 ten years of
which limo he was Prosecuting Attorney of the
county. She was sster-in law to the venerable
Howard Carter. born in December 1893. son OF
Erastus Carter who with his family came to Ra-
VIENNA in 1906. Howard's son. Whiting Carter
now occupies the Skinner homestead.
Mrs. Skinner retained her mental faculties per-
fectly till her last Illness which was brief. She
was a great reader and possessed more thar
ordinary intellectual ability. Not satisfied to
always accept the opinions of others on many
subjects, she exercised thought and inv estigationI
and earnestly sought to know the truth: 1t was
pleasure to converse with her. so great were
her treasures of knowledge. Kind, sympa thetiC
and genial she was beloved by all who knew her
whether old or young. and all liked to meet her
She was a welcome visitant in every Ravenna
home she was pleased to visit. Generous to the
poor, thoughtful of the sick and afflicted, hel
noble deeds of love and charity. which were con
ferred so modestly and quietly. are known to the
| recipients and to Him. whose eye ermits not
sparrow to fall to the ground without His nctico.
The remembrance of Mrs. Skinner will Ions
linger in the hearts of her friends. and of her il
may truthfully be said. she had not an enemy. fol
she merited none.
Brief funeral services were held at the house
on Thursday, the 23rd inst, conducted by the
Rev. E. G, Laughlin, w. D. Durham. A. Black
man, VIM. Alcorn and Chas. Merits serving al
pail bearers. The house filled with sorrow
ing neighbors and friends who came to pay thei1
last tribute of appreciation to the real worth o
Mrs. Skinner. and to look for the last time upo1
her familiar face, which always radiated sun
shine. and the smile of which was benediction
| E, P BRAINFRD
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29

1t is hoped that when the new engine house is
built. or the old one moved, as the case may be.
that an effort will be made to secure q fire bell
that can be heard at least half way to the cor
poration limits. The bell now in use is if pos
sible. worse than the old cracked one for which
it was exchanged, at considerable expense to
the city.
At the examination of candidates for teach
er's certificates, held at Kent, April 49, OF 80
applicants. 13 were successful: CIV. Aultman,
Burt Bard, Louis Clapp. l.. w. Gilbert. J. r.
LaDu, B. f. ". Price, Ernest Hale, Manly
Waldron, Edith Boosinger. Mabel Crafty, Mag
gle Christ, Blanche Highly, Agnes Porter.
Messrs. Bierce and Lewis, of the Ravenna
Gun Club. attended the match between Cleve-
land and Niles Clubs, at the latter place, last
Saturday. Mr.. Lewis is also member of the
Niles club. and made the best score in that club.
a out of 80 Capt. Byrnes. of the Clevelands
made the same score, and Paul North came to
the front with score of 30 straight Cleveland
won the match by score of 413 to Al. num-
Der of sweepstake shoots were held, in which
our boys got. their full share of the spois.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29
RANDOLPH,

A serious accident befell Fred Nieschwsitz
who lives just over the line in Rootstown, last
Wednesday. AS he was leading colt to water,
the animal jerked loose, and turning, kicked
him in the face. The hoos struck him squarely
on the nose and mouth, and crushed the bones
of the nose into little bits and broke out some
teeth. Dr. Porter reduced the fracture and
sewed up the cuts in his face, and at last c.
counts he was doing welt.
Mrs. Michael Grohe. of Rayenna, visited her
daughter. Mrs. Katherine Kreinberg, last week
o. B York has moved his house and barn to
the place he lately sold to Wesley Bassett
Misses Adolph and Ladd go to buy goods
today (Tuesday) Miss Carrie Wheelock will
have charge of the store in their absence
Why don't the Supervisors get out the road
machines and scrape the roads? The ways are
very rough and little mending now would
make good roads far sooner an the negligence
practiced in the past
Matt Harmon's little daughter is slowly i'm
proving. So is Mrs Youngman. though neither
is out of danger as yet.
D. E. Rogers. Esq. flied the pulpit of the NJ.
E. Church, Sabbath.
large share of the congregation last Sun
day were considerably annoyed by the conduct
OF q few young ladies (some of them married
ladies' who made fun of a lady who was taken
sick in church. Their levity under such cir
cumstances was louder commentary on their
lack of breeding and heart than anything we
can say. true religion is hardly compatible
with such conduct as theirs.
The election on thesaloon question will soon
be held. 1t remains to be seen whether How
ard must go'' or not.
The Atwater Anon in last weeks PRESS. in
speaking of the assessors visit, says: 1t is to
shamefully and recklessly squandered - 1t
was quite a surprise to the people of Randolph
to find that there was anyone in this grand old
State that was SO densely ignorant as 10 sup.
pose for an instant that the funds for the U s.
government were supplied by direct tax on
his property. The children over here know
the governmental machinery far better than
that. Come out of the woods, Anon, and learn
that the taxes levied on the assessors valua-
tions are for township. county and State pur-
poses. and not to I'LL the "box," which is con-
trolled by Congress "
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. X. Redfield returned last
Sunday from Akron, where they had been call
ed by the illness of their son-in-law, H E
Sears. Soon after their return Mr.. Redfeld
was taken ILL., and at last accounts is still in bed
DIR. Porter has shaken the dust of Randolph
from his feet and returned 10 Canton, Irom
whence he came.
Ed Hoffman began his Guties as clerk in the
drug store Monday morning.
Jnnius Dunbar and wife, of Youngstown,
have been visiting at DR.. Jos. Prices.
The families of DR.. Price and B. F, W. Price
went to Kent today TO attend the wedding of
Miss Hattie Price to A. A. Sawyer. See. of the
Y. M. C. A. of NJ ansfeld. Miss Price is we'll
known here and many kind wishes are express
ed.
N. o. Austin leaves today for the Keystone
State. to take up his alb ode. Joy go with him,
April %, 1891. ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29
Council Proceedines.

Council held a special session Monday night
for the purpose of again offering the city bonds tc
the officer having charge of the debt" their
previous action in the matter being little pre-
mature inasmuch as they had not at that time
passed the ordinance authorizing the issue of the
same. The Mayor and Solicitor were appointed
committee to attend to the printing of the
bonds. tits probable that lithograph blanks will
be used. as they are deemed by Council to be bet
ter than printed. because the neater the bond the
better it will sell.
Solicitor Cole said that he had consulted with
the Commissioners with reference to moving the
engine house. and it appearing to them that
several of the naples in the park would have to
be cut down before the building could be moved.
they thought it probable that if the town took
away the one story part at the north end of the
building. the main part would not be in the way
ofthe jail Improvement work and would not have
to be moved. Two professionals from Delaware.
O.. who make speciality of moving brick build
ings. were here last week and said the building
could be moved without any trouble, and in fact
so easily that it would not be necessary for the
family of Chief Helt to even take piece of furni
ture out of the building. What will be the final
outcome remains to be seen. but we think that
Council had better issue bonds at once for SIS OOO
and replace the miserable old shell with hand
some City Hall.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29
WINDHAM,

The Kings Daughters. assisted by Miss Lou
Hall, will give Cantata in the Town Hall,
| Friday evening May 1st 1t promises to be a
rare entertainment.
| The Akron District Conference will be held
| here commencing Monday evening, June sth,
closing Wednesday, the 10th. Some twenty five
ministerial brethren and about the same num-
ber of laymen will be in atten lance. The meet
ing will open with a platform temperance
| meeting, to be addressed by Rev De LaMatyr,
of Akron. and others.
| The Farmers County Alliance will be held
here Saturday. May 8, day and evening session.
Mr.. jenkins, State lecturer. is expected to be
present and address the alliance, The Alliance
has entered into politics.
A few attended the Puritan Conference being
held at Atwater this week.
There will be new picket fence built in front
of the NJ E. parsonage, and perhaps the house
painted.
Harvey A. Wadswolth, E. a. Lehman and
| Frank Chapman are having their houses newly
painted.
a nephew of N, d Dunbar is visiting at his
residence
A union temperance meeting will be held in
II. e. Church next Sun6 ay evening.
The boss horseman at Sheldon & Reeds had a
runaway last week. No damage except the
wagon somewhat demolished.
Mrs. d, Thomas and daughter are visiting g
at James Thorn IS, at Akron. who has recently
| moved there from Canton.
Wolcott and Lucretia Chafree went to Rut-
land. Vt, last week. to attend the funeral OF
their brother, F. Chafee
III. d. Baldwin has bought 25 acres of land OF
Emerson Butts. near the east town line, at S25
per acre.
Rev. t. H. Taylor preached a practical SER
mon last Sunday evening. on Profanity and its
kindred evils, which are becoming quite prev
alent in this town of church going proclivities
Arthur Thomas, of Cleveland,was the guest OF
| Miss Emma Rudd last Sunday.
Sheldon s. Reed are buying quantity of hay
and are now shipping it to st. Louis.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29

Sir Arthur Sullivan is credited witt
saying, III replying to an ignorant but
pretentiouS woman who asked him i
Bach were composing anything nova
days. mo, madame, he is decompos
ing"
A box alleged to contain books and
addressed to a minister of the gospe
in Montana, was examined by customs
inspectors and found to contain ninety.
six pounds of opium, valued at ovel
81, 400.
Scientific men say that the earth's
age is about half million years for
the nebular and stellar periods, and
about $4,000, 000-of which 15,OOO OOO
are past-for the period of organic
beings.
A Danish archaologist has found in
Macedonia near the modern town of
Niausta, Greek painting on the walls
of a tomb. 1t shows a Greek horse
man battling with Persian foot
soldier.
The Arab ponies which the Sultan
presented to the three elder of the Ger
man Emperor's six sons are said to
have pedigree which dates back to
the sacred mare" on which Mohammed
fled from Mecca to Medina.
Ellen Terry is learning to dance.
Some of the somber scenes in which
she and Mr.. Irving appear would be
greatly relieved by skirt dance or a
song and dance, and the public will
wish her success in her undertaking.
Charles Broadway Rouse, of New
York, is one of the few business men
in the country who pay their employees
at the end of each day. The services
of one extra clerk enable him to do
this and he says the system is satisfac-
tory both to his employees and himself.
Worlds Fair clubs are being organ
lied in different parts of the country
for the purpose of enabling their mem
bers to visit the great show. Each
member contributes a small amount
each month. By the time the Fair opens
a good round sum will be on hand to
meet expenses.
Sankey, the evangelist, has written
a book containing an account of how
some of his most famous gospel songs
were written. and incidents connected
with their conception. One of his COL
lections of songs has just been rendered
into German, for Sunday use in
German schools, both here and in the
Eatherland.
An intoxicated Atlanta (Ga.) negro
went to church and because the
preacher did not happen to suit him
threw the reverend gentleman down
and sat on him. The negro was ar
rested and held, not on charge of as
sault, but on n charge of having brought
liquor into a house of worship, though
all the liquor about him was in his
stomach.
Woman's genius for doing pretty
.hings shows itself in new way. Ac-
,ording to correspondent, several
adies who live in a suburb of London
nave started sort of little carrier
pigeon club among themselves. They
lave each a couple of these pretty mes
'engers, and send notes to each other
of the post or telegraph |
'lfice. They say that the convenience
II the plan is great, as they can az
ange impromptu tea parties and col
ect each other for tennis with no
rouble.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-29

The official time card of the Pennsylvania Co.
appears on the fourth page of this issue. 1t is
printed from an electroplats furnished by tn .
company, and therefore has the advantage of
coming directly from its supervision while being
made up. The idea is an excellent one, as the
printer is entirely relieved of any responsibility
in future publications of the card. since mis-
takes, should any occur. can only be charged to
the company. The plan has the advantage. too,
of giving to every newspaper publishing their
time card. plate taken from the same type, and
the possibilities of mistakes are thus reduced to
minimum The Penna. Co. is the originat Of
this valuable plan, which insures absolute cor
rectness of their time card in every newspaper
printing it,