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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
ELEcTRlc MOSQUITO BARS.
They Are Very Ingenious, but Not Likely
to Come Into Use.

One of the most singular uses to
which electricity has been put in this
electric age is announced from Paris.
saws the YOUTHS Comp pGast07s. A French
savant has invented an electric mos
quito bar, which is, he believes, des-
tined to replace all other means OF
defense against flying insects. Max
ing use of the principle of electric ex-
ecution he has constructed a sort OF
screen or wire-work cage, with small
electric light in the center. The mos
ouitoes, attracted by the light, attempt
to fiy through the interstices of the
cage; but if they so much as touch the
tips of their wings-and they can not
fiy through without doing so-they are
struck by the current of electricity
with which the screen is kept con-
stantly charged.
The mosquito trap, which, under .
test, is said to have killed innumerable
victims can be maintained only by the
aid of small electric apparatus. so
arranged as to send alternative cur
rents through the wire network.
It is to be supposed that the person
to be protected takes refuge in the Inc
terror of the netting with the little
electric light and the generating ap-
paratus. It is not too much to say
| that there are some people who would
rather have the mosquitoes.
Inasmuch as, if the electrified net
ting will keep out the mosquitoes. 3
netting made little closer would keep
them out without any electricity, il
does not seem likely that this inven-
ton is destined to any great useful
ness.
1t reminds one somewhat of the
story of Dutchman who went about
selling a preparation for poisoning q
certain kind of troublesome insect.
You take de insec' NIT de finger
an de dumb of Won handt." said the
| peddler, .an' den NIT de odder handt
you put de pizen in his mout.
But" said farmer, ''if you've got
to catch them and hold them that way.
why can't you smash 'em and done
! with it?''
s'Vell," said the Dutchman, dots 9
j good way too!'
The electric netting also suggests
the story of Patrick's experience witt
an ordinary mosquito canopy. He
found one in a room that he was g
sleep in one night, and. after studying
/ it for time, made up his mind how u
was to be used. This is the way be
related his experience the next day:
i .'It's an Elegant thing I found in the
room last noight. There was kyoind
! of a fishing-net for minnows over ms
bid. made hole through 1t wild mt
knife an livery moskater in the room
wint into the nit through the hole
Thin / shtopped up the hole wild mt
hat an shlept on the aure all noight
comfortable-loike, wild never boits a
: allr,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
FLOOR az zllz COVERTVCSI
-sgg&&AND&S9s
$WindoW and Interior HanSingS$

To meet the demands Of our increasing trade,
we have been compelled to devote our first
floor to the finer grades of Carpets, and Cur
tains, and we now have facilities for handling
and displaying our stock which will be alike
pleasing and satisfactory to ourselves and pa
trons-the rear being carpeted and fitted up
for the display of Curtains and Tapestries
With our increased facilities for handling
these goods, our stock has been correspond
ingly enlarged, and we now pride ourselves on
having one of the finest Carpet Rooms in
Northern Ohio. We feel that we are warrant
ed in assuring our friends that we can offer
them advantages, as an exclusive Carpet and
Upholstery House, not to be had elsewhere
in this County or vicinity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
The Largest Hotel.

The area and capacity of the Hotel
del Coronado. of San Diego, the largest
hotel in the world. are: Area of
ground, 20 acres; area covered by
building, acres; total floor area 4 II
acres; capacity of reservoirs, 150. 600
gallons; area of dining-room, 10000
square feet.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02

Long familiarity with the products of
reliable houses, enables us to place our orders
only with such, preferring to give our patrons
goods OF intrinsic value, rather than indulge
in tho deceptive blazonry of "glittering gen
eralties +" born of Shoddy, as means of "at-
tractingn customers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
An oriental oynicism.

The Armenians have a curious
legend of the fall:
The day after the expulsion from
paradise Adam said to his wife: Thou
didst love me when could lay at thy
feet Eden aud all its delights. What
are thy thuaghts toward me now that
from kin I have become beggarp"
Eve req ed: II love thee still. !"
And Adam rejoined: Thy love makes
me forget paradise"
But the serpent hidden behind bush
hissed out: "She loves thee because
there is neue other.n
Eve blushed. and Adam stroked his
forehead sadly.-M r ConlmerciaE-
Advertiser.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02

Tapestry, Ramie, Jute Goods and Pushes
for pholstering, Rug and Upholstery Fringes,
Gimps and Gimp Tacks for Upholstery, Carpet
Bindings, Oil Cloth Bindings, Felt and Sewed
Innings for Carpets &C., &c.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
Drain Tile and
Building Brick!

We are making Drain Tile, and are
prepared to fill all orders, in sizes from
q to IL inches.
Also. Common, Pressed, and Stock
Brick, all kinds, Quality guaranteed,
and prices as low as the lowest.
We solicit your orders.
RAVENNA BRICK B TILE MFG co.,
RAvENNA, OHIO.
AUGUST 26th. ,9I. I198-3W
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
Not a New Thing.

Writing by telegraph. now SO much
talked about, was tried in France
twenty years ago. Signatures were
sent from Pau to Paris. and the exper-
iment was considered entirely success
full. After that the Whole matter was
suffered to fall into abevance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02

Teachers Examinations.
EXAMINATIONS will be held. commencing
Il at 8 go'clock a. m. and closing at p. m.
on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month; also.
the THIRD SATURDAY in October. November.
February and April.
The examination on the THIRD SATURDAY in
February will be held at atGarrettsville; that on
the THIRD SATURDAY in April, at Kent. AL
others will be held at the High School Build
ing, Ravenna.
No certificate will be ante-dated
Any applicant, lknown to cheat. will be re-
ected for six months.
BY order of the Board.
o. f. HAYMAKER. Clerk.
IO4S EarlYille, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
Business Cards.

Yr1O IOAN.-Money 60 loan on Farm Prop
erty WEBB s. PORTER,
1lR4-1v# Ravenna, o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02

In conclusion, we promise you best efforts in
making your visits alike pleasant and profitable, and shall
always have house in order for Callers whether for
inspection purchase
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
WE ARE STILL PAYING

In goods hundred cents the dollar for dollar
leave at store. D Don't forget this. You can't
afford to-Our stock complete than now
the way of Pure Drugs. Patent Medicines Perfumery
Toilet and Fancy Goods Brushes of all knds Paints and
Oils, Cgars-n fact anything and everything in line
of business--Anything not in stock will gladly get
short notce.We make speciality of Trusses, Sup
porters and Shoulder will guarantee satisfaction
HART. The Druggist. Opera Block, RaVenna
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

The future Queen of Hollands cd
ucation has been entirely in French
French was the language she first
learned. her teacher being Madame
Lcitard. a FrenChwoman. Ii was no,
till she was four wears old tina, she
learned Dutch. She knows no Ger.
man. but talks English very well. hcl
second g%overncSs. Miss Winter. being
an English lady. Wilhclminc is now
10 years old and her education is car,
ricd on in a very regular and >taid
manncr At Z she gets up. when she
at once goes to her mother 10 say
good morning. breakfast is at 3. aft
er which lessons are learned until II
o'clock. Her music master is a Dutch.
man. Dolls and pigeons are her play
things. and for the dolls She shows Il
marked preference. The Young Qcen
is also taught riding when the wealth
cr j. fine enough. Dinner is at 6 and
s O'Clock is bed time. Etiquette will
not allow her 10 play with other chlI-
drcn. 20 that she is alone as Il rule.
All this goes 10 show how much bet
ter it i to be a little American prime
c>> (Which all American women are
hy birth) than 10 live on the ether side
and run the risk of cycr having 10 be
Il UIcpn.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21
STA FLED PROPHECIES CONCERN.
ING SILVER.

Mr.. Clcveland'S letter to the anti
silver maSs meeting at the Cooper
Union is as disingenuous and anus
ing Il document rs has recently pro-
cecded from his Industrious pen.
While primarily intended for the
placation of his Mugwump friends,
who have been in~conveniently persist
cnt in their demands that Mr.. Clevc-
land should dare to be a Daniel" or
the silver question. the letter squints
AT the Southern and Western Demo
Gratis III this extraordinary passage:
IF we have developed an uncX-
peeled capacity for the assimilation
of a largely increased volume of this
currency silver. anil creH II IRE h.re
demonstrated lie usefulness ot s"ch an
increase. other conditions fall far short
of im>uring lis against di-nsicr if in
the present situation We enter upon
the dangerous. the reckless expert
'h'Ht vi hNt. HhIlhii''t. anu ii'i'-
pendent silver coinage"
The peril. then. i'll Mr.. Clcvciand'>
present view. is not in IA liberal en-
tension of the silver currency. tor
we have demonstrated the usefulness
of such an increase 1t is in free.
unlimited, and independent silver
coinage" that he sniifs disaster.
Who demonstrated the usefulness
of such an increase: In his letter of
Feb. ~. 1885, to Congressman Warner.
just after election and at a time when
Mr.. Cleveland had nothing TO gain by
or mcndacitv, he de-
his opinion that nothing could
avert a tremendous and universal
disaStcreXcept the absolute suspension
of the purchase and coinage of silver.
True to the last to his destiny.
Cleveland darcs only 10 be a
Daniel on the silver question.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21
RECIPROCITY WITH BRAZIL.

Secretary Blaine, in a ~communica-
ton to the President, shows clearly
how u reciprocal trade with Brazil
will work. The tables that he fur
nishes establish. first. the fact that of
the total annual average importations
into Brazil Of S20.O03. 1896 of the
said articles, the United States has
heretofore only furnished articles to
the value of S~3.S94.633. while other
countries have furnished articles TO
the value of $16.609.3O7.76.
Second-That "of the total average
importations into Brazil of S3S,62l,-
242.70 of said articles. the Uni'el |
States has hitherto furnished articles
to the value only of S2.035.S99. while
other countries have furnished articles
TO the value Of S36,595.3t3.70."
Taking the two schedules together.
il is shown chat. of a total annual I'M
portation into Brazil of S5s.635. 1872 10
of all these articles. only S5,i30.532
came from the United States. as against
$53.204, 650.46 from other countries.
In return for these concessions the
United States admits into its markets
free of duty the sugar. molasses, coffee.
and hides, the growth and product Of
Brazil
These are eloquent statistics and
unanswcrablc arguments for rcciproc-
ity. The demonstration is complete
and the triumph OF the reciprocity
policy is assured.
II is a moderate estimate that reci-
procity will open up 10 lis a trade of
$50.000.0o0 Il year with Brazil.
TO secure such a great extension of
the markets for our productions i, an
achievement unprecedented in the
history of II Government.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21
lsiin Up.

y boy 8 or 3 Years old stood at tho
the corner of Brush and Elizabeth
streets the other day with head ul
and arms folded. lie had three hen:
feathers stuck in his cap. He had 1
bow slung to his back. and in a quivcl
made of buffalo hide lie had three ol
four arrows. In his belt was the
family bread knife. and in his right
han l was Il war club. As lie thu.
stood. casting his eagle eve about him
a telegraph boy came along and stop
ped and looked him over. The in.
Spcctinn lasted Il tull minute. and then
lie asked:
PLAYING %Injun:"
"lcs.
"tiot a name"
Red Cloud"
Hump. No go"
Whats the natter"
Won have been eating bread and
butter with sugar on it, and forgot
To wipe off your mouth. Better stay
in the back yard and scare the baby,
You're no big Irjun."-Ittroi Free
Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

y horse which had been pulling o
heavily loaded wagon suddenly took
it into his head to lie down on State
street and then he refused 10 rise.
t a large number of men gathered
around, and of ours every man had
a suggestion to offer.
"Yank the bridie.,7 yelled a man in
Il buggy.
The bride was "Yankcd." but the
horse still lay there.
"Twitch his TAIL screamed a man
on the sidewalk.
The tail was twitched. and the horse
seemed rather TO like it.
"Poakc him in the RIBS said O
third suggester.
The prodding was promptly per.
formed. No result.
stick pins in his ear" remarked a
man. evenly IN active member of the
Society for the prevention of Cruelty
to Animals.
Twas done, but the horse only
moved his head from side to side.
three or four fellows get astridc
him and he'll get up" was the mex
suggestion.
The crowd was ready to try any
thing. and it detailed four venture
some men. who climbed on the horse
and kicked simultaneously with their
double quarted of heels. But the
animal never budged.
The situation was getting serious.
for the crowd was blocking the
thoroughtare, when Il genius yelled 4:
sing Little Annie Rooncy'to him.
That was enough. With a snort of
rage the horse raised himself to his
fore feet. then 10 his hind ones. and
started off so rapidly that many of
the spectators had hairbrcadth es-
capes.-ChicdgO Mtey-O Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21
DOWN On THE GOVERNOR,

Jefferson City dispatch of the l6tl
inst. saws:
Col. W. II. Swift is causing Il orea
deal of discontinue among the Dem
ocratic officials in the capital. The,
thought that his first public letter wa
fired at random. with the specific pur
pose of attacking his political enemy
Gov. ID. r. Francis. and they rested
easy on the belief that he would moi
load his gun again tor Il second shot
A few days ago Iieut.-(iOv. Clay
comb returned to Col. Swift the pcti.
ton which he had sent to the Senate
accompanying it with a letter, in which
Claycomb informed Swift that his
duty didn't require or permit him to
present the petition to that body.
But Swift's second letter and the
serious charges which he has made
publicly will compel the AdminiStra-
ton to recognize it, and at once give
the people a plain and correct presen-
tatlon of the facts concerning the office
of the State Treasurer. both under the
management of e~X-Trcasurcr Ed. No
land and his predecessor. Leading
Democrats say that this must be done.
or the party will lose the State in
1892.
The imputation that Auditor Seibcrt
left a discrepancy of $4,000 when he
retired from the Treasury is not be-
licvcd by those who know him init
mately: but in justice 10 himself he,
too. must demand Il showing. or suffer
from the serious allegations made by
Swift. Those who kEow him well
assert that he will proceed alone to
answer Swift if the Administration
does not take steps Immediately to re-
licvc him of the ignominy.
1t is believed by some that Ell. No
lard is responsible for the information
given TO the public by Col. Swift. and
that he has determined 10 unmask
Others if he has TO go to trial and suf-
fer the shame consequent upon con-
victiOn tor cmbcZZlement. and being
TO serve a term in the peni-
Tertiary. BE this so or not. Col. swift
has evidently cleaned some inside facts.
and intends to use them in his effort
10 accomplish the political downfall OF
Gov. Francis.
The Republicans here are in high
.lcc over the expose made by Col.
and will use il in forcing an ill.,
of the executives OF the
present administration. They believe
hat if committee can once get at the
real state of affairs they can make IL
showing 10 the people of very lose
method, of condu-ting the Stats az
and he able 10 redeem Missouri
1t the next election.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

Stanley Is a Welshman. and it is
true that no American has vet won
renown by African exploration. 1t is
a curious fact that the most famous of
African explorers were Scotchmcn. II
was near the close of last century that
the heroic Mungo Park traced the
source of the river Niger. and it was
in the early part of this century. while
penetrating into the interior. that he
was murdered at Broussa by the ma
tivcs. Then, about the same time.
another great Scotch explorer, Brace.
ranging oycr another part of African
territory. penetrated Abyssina. and
gave the world the first modern ac-
count of that ancient kingdom. Then
again, in "ur own time. the Scotch
Livingston. who operated from the
eastern line of the African continent.
struck for its center TO find the sources
of the Nile. and persisted after the
most wonderful journey on record.
In southern Africa also. Scotch ex-
plorers have made many notable dis
c%ovcricS within the century. There
are yet in Africa plenty OF opporiun:-
ties for boil adventurrrs. and also in
Asia, especial. beyond the Iiimalayas.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21
Two IMMORTAL IETTEHS.

When Gen. Grant was called t,
Washington to take command of tn,
armies of the Union. his great heart
did not forget the mel who had stood
by him. lie wrote TO Sherman:
whilst have been cminently sue
cnssful in this war. in at least gaining
the confidence of the public. no one
feels more than | how much of this
success is due to the energy. skill. and
the harmonious putting forth of that
energy and skill. of those whom ii
has been my good fortune to have
occupying subordinate positions I'LL
der me.
There are MANY officers to whom
these remarks are applicable TO a
greater or less degree. proportionatc
to their ability as soldiers: but what
| want is TO express my thanks to You
and Mcpherson as the men to whom,
above all others, | feel indebted for
whatever | have had of success.
How far our advice and assistance
have been of help to me, YOU know.
How far your execution of whatever
has been given to you to do entities
you TO the reward | am receiving. YOU
cannot know as well as /.
| feel all the gratitude this letter
would express. giving it the most
fiattering construction"
When Sherman received this
brotherly letter, so greatly honorable
10 them both, he replied:
"You do yourself injustice and us
100 much honor in assigning TO us
too large a share of the merits which
have led to your high advancement.
] know You approved the friendship
| have ever prOfessed TO you. and will
permit me to continue. as heretofore,
TO manifest it OH all proper occasions.
You are now Washington's legiti-
mate successor. and occupy a position
OF almost dangerous elevation but if
YOU can continue, as heretofore. 10 be
yourself-simplc. honest and unprc-
tending-you will enjoy through life
the respect and love of friends and
the homage of millions of human
beings that will award you a large
share in securing to them and their
defendants IA government of law and
stability.
repeat You do Gen. Mcpherson
a I'd myself too much honor. At Bel
mont you manifested yOmr traits.
neither of us being near. At Doncl-
son also you illustrated your whole
was not near. and Gen.
Mcpherson in too subordinate a capa-
to influence You.
Until you had won DonelSOn | con-
! was almost cowcd by the terri
be array of anarchial clements that
presented themselves at every point:
but that admitted a raw of light |
have followed since. | bclic7e YOU
ire always brave. patriotic, and Just
Is the great prototype Washington-
un>clti>h. Kind hearted and honest
Is a man should be: but the chief
characteristic is the simple faith in
you have always manifested.
which | can lken to nothing else than
he faith Il Christian has in the
saviour.
This faith gave you victory at
and Vicksburg. Also when
have completed your best prepar-
Itions You go into battle without
as at ChaitanOoga-no
no reserves: and | tell you it
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

The utter indifference of Cinnamon
to the sufferings of their fellow beings
was well illustrated recently during
the burning of a river steamer on the
langtsc kiang River. A Chinese
gunboat lay near the burning vessel,
with steam up, and Notwithstanding
the fact that over four hundred Chi
nese were imperilcd, they made not
the slightest attempt to save their
c%ountrymen but permitted them to
perish like rats, while the few s~urviv-
ors who succeeded i'll reaching the
Shore were robbed of what little clo-
thing they had.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

Whitcchapel has again been startled
by a horrible murder. The victim. a
woman, was found by a policeman
who says he had passed the spot Is
minutes before Oh his regular beat.
The body was not mutilated; only the
throat was cut. The police are inclined
to believe the murderer was Jack the
RipDcr.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

The sam Jones family have beer
Si%nally active of late. and there i,
blood in their eye. Since sam him.
self whipped the Mayor of Palestine
Tex. he has delivered this statement
in the curse of a lecture at Lagrange:
The Mayor of Palestine will know
whom to jump on next time. 1t was
a pitiful sight TO see the fellow try to
draw his pistol. | am glad he could
not get it out. for | would have taken
it away from him. and might have had
to kill him. am afraid this kind OF
thing is not going to stop here. Some
smart Alcck will want to whip me
again. won't have peace until | kill
some one
And it was only last week that Sans
brother. Mr.. Charles T. Jones. of Col.
Carriers city, Cartersville. Ga. was ac-
quilted. after trial. for numbering a
colored man. Perhaps sam won't
rest until he has rivalled the deeds of
Charles.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-02-21

After Mr.. Cleveland gives his views
Oh the silver question he should be
asked if he occupies the same ground
on the Presidential term matter as he
did in 1884 when he said that no Pres
ident should be chosen more than
once.