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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
Prohibition Picnic.

CHARLESTowN. August II 1891.
The Prohibition Picnic was called to order by
Chairman E. NJ. Sanderson. The Harshman
Quartette saug Prohibition Bells. followed by
prayer by Rev. Lurch of Kent, and an essay by
Mrs. Ludwick Recess for Dinner.
On being again called to order, after the
opening exercises Gov. Ashenhurst was intro
duced. and told the audience some facts that
they would not hear in political meeting of
the e. o p. His illustration OF how the saloon
links arms with the church and the law, was
enough to make any of the parties engaged in
it blush for shame. His illustration about pref :
udice, in the case of a squash which was raised
bya Republican. was called pumpkin in order
to rule it out from getting prize but squash
raised from its seeds the next year, by Demo-
crat, took the premium. The Tariff issue has
been kept sup as football 10 sidetrack good
issues, The saloon stands across the pathway
of everything good. 1t is all folly to talk of
settling any other question until we get the
saloon out of the way, A party that has no
moral purpose has good tor the country in
it. The G o p. once had a grand purpose, but
now their greatest purpose is to harmonic the
christian and the liquor vote. SO as to keep the
wicked democrats out of power. They tell
us that our vote is lost What is voter 1t is
an expression of principle. That vote only is
lost that does not express the principles OF the
voter. They say that we cannot prohibit, and
it is best to regulate the liquor traffic. Regua-
tion gives protection If it is right. let it be
free as any other ind stry; if wrong stamp il
out They stick to their party on account OF the
grand deeds of the past. This was illustrated
by man, who. when he had moved and rebuilt
his chicken house said the chickens remained
over night on the old place On being asked
what they roasted on lie replied, ON the men,
ories of the past -
The Harshman Qnartette are worthy of much
praise for their excellent rendering of the Pro-
hibition campaign songs. especially the one
bringing out the fact of HI orton being interested
in the saloon business. That the Vice President
of the : only party that ever did anything for
temperance should engage in the saloon busi-
ness while holding his high office, is cqualled
only by Blaine acting the part of drummer for
the same interest n the South American States.
PROHIBITION CORRESPONDENT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
C0NSumprIoN CURED.

An old physician. retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat and Lung A Elections, also a positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF cas-
es, has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows Actuated by this motive and
free of charge to all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French or En- glish, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail by adj
dressing with stamp, naming this paper. W. A.
MOVES, $40 POaUers' Block. Rochester. N. Y 1l75
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

THE Republicans are conducting their side of
the campaign ON the idea that the greater the
robbery the greater the robber. who will win the
admiration and support of the people by reason
of the magnitude of his wrongful acts. They
thrust forward their great apostle of tariff tax
robbery as great man." because of his action
in devising gigantic scheme to defraud the
farmers and laborers out of millions of dollars
expended in high tariff prices for tho necessities
of life. and call upon the people to applaud the
boldness and mastery conduct of the man who
robbed them for the benefit of wealthy corpora
tions and rich trusts. They say. with impudent
assurance. that twice two are five. because Nc
Kinley says so. and call upon the people to swal-
low the lie, in order that protection " may
thrive. and the Republican party gain the ascen-
dancy in Ohio,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
Snyder's for bargains, now.

ct. Challies nearly gone, at SNYDER'S.
New Prints, new Gingh ans, new Flanneletts
new Shirtlng. at SNYDER's.
Do not forget that Snyder has the genuine and
original jamestown Dress Goods. They are
pretty, they are nice. and they are awfully good
The few remaining Embroidered Dress Skirt
ings in white or black, offered you at half price
at SNYDERs.
Have you tried the Haut Ton Corset Waists.
If not, go TO Snyder's and try one. They are a
great thing, and you'll like them, sure.
just let us whisper in your ear about some
Table Linen that SNYDER has for 25c yard.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

House last Sabbath evening. There was good
audience.
There was a large attendance at the M. L.
Church Festival. which was success financially
and in program. There will be another Festival
on Thursday. August 9th. at the Town Hall
There will be ice cream and a good program.
Some friends from Station will help on program.
Prncands for hnilding lots.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
The Ear as an Identifier.

1t is said that the ear is the most USE
full organ for the identification of GRIM
nails. No matter how much the crimi-
inal distorts his features when placed
before the camera the ear remains an
organ possible for Identification.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

Farmers and laboring men will find the Repub-
lican party. as usual. talking campaign tafy to
them. but the records of the great parties on this
subject tell the story, McKinleyism in Ohio
should be met and rebuked at the polls.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

The Seventh Annual Reunion of the descend
ants of Henry and Matilda Sapp will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Bailey, at
los Adolph Avenue, Akron. o., on Wednesday,
August Goth, 1891. All members of the family
are cordially and earnestly invited to be pres
ent. SARAH NJ SAPP Sec,y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

THE H. NJ. BRAINERD Co.. of Cleveland. o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & G Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. 7. F. Thompson, at Ravenna. o. Anyone
wishing strictly first class.piano will do well
to consult Mr.. Thompson before purchasing.
THE II. NJ. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

The Womans Christian Temperance Union
will meet at the home of Mrs. Cuts, on South
Prospect ST., next Thursday at o'clock, to
elect officers for the remainder of the year, in
place of Mrs. R. Lindsay and Mrs l.. Elliott
resigned. l.. II. SAPP, cor sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

We have the Rink filled with Buggies. RoaC
Wagons, Carts. &C. Can furnish finest job fo
the money to be found in the County. Call ant
see. T. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

A variety of Grain and Fertilizer Drills,
among which are the Superior. Champion, EN-
pire Hoosier, and others, sold by
T. F. THOMPSON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

The issue is between high tariff and the selfish
interests of capitalists alone. and a moderate
duty levied for the good of the entire people.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

A large stock of Harnesses. Fly Nets. busters,
Whips sc at L, F. THoMPSON's-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine. 7. THOMPSON
Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
carts, &c. T. +. THOMPSON.
Buy fresh new Wall Paper at ToRPEY's
Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.
IF. THOMPSON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
RAVENNA TERRESTRIALISMS.

former trainman on the Erie road. between
X ent and Meadville. now a passenger engineer
on the Louisville & Nashville road. in the State
OF Alabama. in a conversation with PRESS re-
porter, last Thursday, expressed very decided
opinion concerning the responsibility of the re-
cent Erie wreck. His views. as an experienced
railroad man, are of more value than those of
the -railroader. He said he was familiar with
every foot of the track between the termini of
the division in subject. and is of the opinion
that if engineer Holman. of 81, could have seen
the semaphore lights at the depot. on rounding
Morgan's curve, no great difficulty would have
been experienced in bringing his train under
sufficient control within the mile intervening be-
tween him and the station. to have averted the
collision. But" said he =" if, as is alleged. he
had to face the glare of electric light and If,
as is further claimed the night was heavy with |
misty atmosphere. then l think the chances OF |
his being able to see the lights would be very
much against him, for know. from experience.
that either one of the conditions named are great
hindrances in looking ahead the track. In
the one case. the eye is necessarily blinded. to
greater or less degree, depending on the angle at
which the light rays strike it. In the other, the
vision is arrested at very short range, by the
mist barriers that hide distant objects efectu-
ally as wall of iron. 1 am of the opinion that
nanv alone in nermitting their trains to he ONE
rated so close together. l do not think employees
should be- blamed for chewing orders from head
| ouarters think il was unipst to discharge the
ora,vs of tbese tvvo trains for ov cold befora 7
cannot see wberein thew vare guiItv of gross
o.rolooSnoUS rrdor +bo o;rorrs,onoosu Here
the whistle of train < which tho gentleman was
waiting to hoard cpt short tho conyersation. and
the renorter reIuctantlv s.id good-bve to the
pentlemanIv engineer whose vacation was about
To terminate. and who no douht Is again at his
most of dutv. driving the iron horse amid the
mvriad dangers that surround n psssenrer enei-
reer On everv trim
~
ct wish owned a newsnaner % said . voung
man of great exner;ence and large knowIedge
"Wbv9,' inouired a modest nusher of the stvIus.
who CHANGED to be standing near. O."said the
learned youth. because am so INN ressed with
the empty nothingness of the average country
publication, that l long to enter the lists and
, treat the public to the privilege of reading
for once newspaper worthy of the name" In
deed |" observed the s. D., may inquire how
long your impressions have been based on this
empty nothingness p" " Ever since was able
to read one of the so-called newspapers" replied
he of the expansive mind. You learned tc
, read quite young,I take it ?" interrogated the
s.p. " 1 could read well at seven years of age.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

Nice Gilt Wall Paper 121z cents double roll at
TORPEY's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
Kadam,s MIcrobe killer.

Team and Buggy Fly Nets. in variety. also
horse covers, busters, &c. 7. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

See the Ravenna Souvenir Spoon, at
l.. j. GoDDARD'S.
The Jeweler.
Fine repairing Specially, at
L. j. GODDARD.
The Matchmaker and Jeweler.
Call and have your eyes examined, at
III. GODDARD's,
No collection is complete without the Ravenna
Souvenir Spoon, at l.. j. GoDDARD's,
The Jeweler.
Get my prices on Watches and Jewelry before
purchasing.
L. J. GODDARD.
Watchmaktr and Jeweer.
The Ravenna Spoon is beauty. at
LII. GoDDARD'S,
The Jeweler
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19

Milburn and Studebaker Wagons also, cheap
er ones at T. F. THoMPsoN's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
LETTER FROM CHINA.

The following letter from Lydia Lord Davis
to her parents. which we are kindly permitted
to publish, will be read with interest by the
many friends of the writer.
1 TAO Ho, SHANsI, CHINA, June 6. 1891.
We are nicely housed here. The day we
moved here we got up about 4:30 and were
started at 6 a. M, and arrived at g. three hours,
about eight or ten miles. Nearly all the way
we could see the poppy (opium) in blossom,
lovely white blossoms, but oh. the deadly result
Mr.. Davis said, believe this will exterminate
the Chinese race. We are in a valley, through
which runs a creek. We live in a mill about
two or three miles up the valley. There are 6O
mills on this stream. and as this one was not
running we could rent it. There are high bluffs
on each side of the valley and high trees in it.
o it is beautiful just outside our gate is the
brook. which runs along, and we do SO enjoy its
gurgle and dash. We can hear the mills below
us. Just across the creek is the opium. The
valley is full of it. o; such pity. l said to
Francis, lit is queer this curse took such hold
| of this people," He replied, 1t is just what
| they desire, naturally a placid people, they
W, uld not use liquor in excess. for that would
| make them noisy and wild; the opium makes
| them more quiet and is the indui gence you
would expect from such people -
| All day Friday it rained. so that we had tc
| stay in the house. We had planned to take oul
lunch and all go up to the head or source of the
| creek, which is about four miles. We can ride
| in a cart half or two thirds of the way. Satur
day afternoon we all went out for walk, ant
walked on and on slowly, until finally we were
more than half way, so concluded to go on up
| At the head of the stream was little restau
rant. We would have liked some ice cream ant
cakes and lemonade. What we found wa
Chinese cakes and tea, We drank some of tn
tea and nibbed the cakes. We saw the wate
coming out of the river bed in springs, and thi
was the head of the stream which turns tn
water wheels of between 60 and 100 mills. Their
is Temple here and in the court, or tempt
grounds is a very large spring. The water
clear as crystal and the weeds in the bottor
looked so beautiful. All the way. up we wer
| in the bed of the river; the water does not oC
cupy ali the valley. After supper one evenin
Francis and l went up onto the bluff on tn
south side of the valley, where we had such
fine view. There were houses among the tree
in the distance, and with the cultivated field
looked more like Ohio than anything ha
seen. The mountains are nearly all around IL
Those on the west are MOI more than half a da
/ or days journey from us. and those on th
east are two more days journey away. Th
n valley here, through which the river flows,
only about one third of q mile wide. The bluff
are about 1875 feet high. There are a gre;
. many trees.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
PENSIONS.

curing Pensions of all kinds. Please
call at my office, and we will see what
you are entitled to. Soldiers, soldiers
widows, dependent mothers, depend
ent fathers, sisters and brothers, or
phans, Communication of rations while
IN rebel prison, while ON furlOugh, etc.
In fact, all kinds of claims against the
Government promptly prosecuted.
No fee unless successful.
SAMUEL SIMPSON,
1859 3m Pension IA Attorney.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-19
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
WEDNESDAY. Ang. e,1ssl
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
Governor,
JAMES E. CAMPBELL.
Liutenant Governor.
WILLIAM v. MARQUIS.
Auditor,
THOMAS E. PECKINPAUGH
Attorney General.
JOHN p. BAILEY.
Treasurer,
c. F. AKERMAN,
Supreme Court Judge,
GUSTAvE III. WALD.
School Commissioner.
CHARLES c. MILLER,
Board of Public Works,
JOHN MCNAMARA.
Food and Dairy Commissioner.
H. S. TRUMBo.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
"Would not these items, which under

"Would not these items, which under
the law are not taxed, make in round
numbers G5 per cent. OF the capital
stock, or make the shares Of that bank
at their true value IN money be $1G5,
iust.what Mr.. Connor says his stock has
been quoted at?
''It bank Presidents do not know
their own business sufficiently we'll to
give, under oath. the value of the shares
of these banks, under the law Auditors
must make the value for them, and.
when they simply answer don't kno W
or not at all under Section 2O5 they arc
liable to fine of not exceeding 81 600.
1t might DC added that while bank
Presidents and Cashiers are to return
and value the sheares of the bank, it is
the duty of the Auditor, under Section
2O2, to apportion the taxes assessed
against the bank among the shareholders
IN proportion to the number of shares
held by each one, the bank being held
responsible under Section 2O4 for the
payment of said taxes. ."-Resister.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
Sullivan On His NIettle.

RICmMoND, Va, Feb. 18--Jo ohm L.
Sullivan ended a dramatic play in this
city last night. While breakfasting at
the hotel this morning he became rest
less and began swearing at a negro wait
er named Miller Miller told him that
he must not swear in the ladies' dining
room. Sullivan then made break for
Miller. The negro had coffee pot in
his hand and hurled it at Sullian's head.
Sullivan lodged the pot and jumped to
his feet. Miller grabbed at chair and
was about to throw it at Sullivan, but
suddenly concluded that discretion was
the better part of valor and made hur-
ried exit and hid himself.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
A Democratic AlIinnceman.

;. PiERKE,, ). d., Feb. 15.-It came to
light tonight that an understanding has
virtually been reached between the
Democrats and Independents, whereby
they expect TO unite and elect State
senator Kyle as Judge Moody's success
or III the United States Senate not later
probably than Wednesday. y Tripp has
released the Democratic catlcus, and
some of his strongest workers voted
for Kyle to-day. Kyle, though an In.
dependent, is understood to be in accord
with the Democratic party, on the tariff
and other national issues.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
Disappoints Both Factions.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. l3.-The
appointment Of b. O'Neill, George w.
Williams and Jacob Smalls, all bank
presidents, as commissioners Of .registra.
ton for Charleston, has stirred M the
politicians here and the political pot is
once more boiling.
Both factions Of the Democracy ring
stcrs and reformers profess to be salts
tied, although it is know that both sides
had sent other names to the governor
The other three commissioners, ID. a. j
Sullivan, John B. Reeves and Henry
Schachte, sent in by the county Demo
cratic executive committee and endorsed
by the Charleston delegation in the Leg
islaturc, has been endorsed by Senator
Irby, chairman of the Democratic state
committee and by Congressman Shell
the father of the farmers movement
and 1t is said that this was in accordance
with the deal made between the regulars
here and the Tillmanites during the re.
cent campaign. Governor Tillman, how
ever, refuses to deliver the goods.
The reform, or the Tillman faction
had also sent in their names, two o
them being the nrmes of notorious poll
cal cranks. These were also thrown
over by the governor.
None of the new appointees were con,
suited and their appointment was as
great a surprise to them as it was to tn,
poDllc. 1t is probable that all three
VIII consent to serve, as evcrybod,
seems satisfied to have it so.
i ne work Is to straighten out the cn
oaislement IN the registration books
caused by the confusion in the numbe
OF polling precincts; these being dif
lerent Tor state and municipal elections
!hcy have nothing TO do with tho an
pointment OF managers of elections.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
IL. -. Hltl.I'l
Adlutant and Inspector General.
Another Disaster ut Johnstown.

PIrTSHURG, Pa, Feb. lG.-A spec
ial from Johnstown says: At $ O'Clock
this evening all the lower part Of the
city is covered and the water is rising
rapidly owing to the steady rains. On
the South side and in Cambria hundreds
Of houses arc Hooded and the people are
getting away in boats, rs all the bridges
but Que have been swept away. Late
last night it is reported that Shady Creek
boom, carrying TOO 900 feet OF logs, is
in danger OF bursting and the people are
flying TO higher ground. There is no
communication whatever between the
different parts Of the town. Reports
from points between .JOhnstown anu
pittsburG Indicate very high water with
several bridges and houses washed away
rs far down as Janctt. There will bc
no sleep in JohnStOwn tonight as all the
lower town houses are deserted and the
people are huddlcd in dwellings on high
ground. The snow is melting rapidly,
but at midnight the river is stationary.
Reports from Eastern Ohio and West
Virginia Indicate sudden rise in the
branches, with many bridges DESTROYED
and houses flooded, though no lives have
been lost thus far.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
n Peculiar Accident

PITTSHuRG, Feb. l6.--As an accom-
modation train on the Pan Handle road
was entering this city this morning a
stone weighing $50 pounds rolled down
lhe hlllslde, south ofMOnongahela river,
ana crashed into car. Miss Clara
I ,emlng, or ashingtOn, Pa, was crush
ea 90 death In her seat, and young man
sitting beside her had narrow escape.
The acCidort caused the widest excite
ment on the train. At the point where
1T occurred it Is 800 feot, almost perpen-
dlcular. from the hill top to the track.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
Outrage CpOn Outrrpc.

ST. PETEERBrG, Feb. 16.--Rabbi
Marcus and Jewish physician named
ChasSanovitch, living in Grodno, have
been arrested and exiled for sending the
government. in behalf of the Jewish
community, petition demanding re-
dress for an outrage committed by a
Russian doctor who branded the word
"thlcf' in three different languages up
on the forehead Of jewish boy, who
was accused of having stolen a small
quantity of fruit. The petition sets
forth that the case would excite the in.
dignation of the civilized world.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1891-02-26
Riot and ISlOOishod,

NEWARK, y. j., Feb. l5.-Riot and
bloodshcd occurred at Clark's thread
mills at kcarncy at & o'clock this even
ing. When the new spinncrs quit work
they were carried over the river from tie
Newark sid Qc in launch, and when tncv
landed on the KCarncy side they were
metb bya throng of2 900 persons. Super
ntendcnt Walmslcv led the line, guard
ed on each side by special officers. When
the SplnnerS got outside the gate, Il boy
on the dock threw stone over the fence
and the special officers attempted to
rush out Oh the crowd. Chief Turnbull
OF the kcarncy police ordered the
specials back. Immediately after wo.
man in the crowd threw stone, smash
lnG the mill Office window. Thcrcupon
the specials rushed out on the crowd
shooting in the air. The crowd surge(
back, but flung shower Ofstones which
crashed through the mill windows. The
men inside OF the mill played IL line 0
hose on the crowd. The dcscendiu!
stream OF water madc thc angry crow,
more angry and window smashing wen
on. Several girls were crushed in tn
stampede and one Girl was dubbed. !
| thrcc-year-old boy was shot through tn
loot by spectator who shot downward
Intense excitement prevails. 1t |
thought there is Il likelihood Of a wors
riot tomorrow night and the probabili
ties are that the militia will he callc
out