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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
A Pat Question.

There is no other place so prolific in
subjects for comment as a seat in an
interurban electric car, SAYS the Wo-
man About Town of the Minneapolis
Times. The other day had occasion
to punish myself by a trip to the little
town down the river. and it was when
was returning that the circumstance
am about to relate transpired. Seat
ed in a seat in the center of the car
was a fne-looking old gentleman
dressed in the height of style, his
whole ensemble surmounted by silk
hat of the most glossy appearance. 1t
did not take very extended study IN
human nature to make one come to
the conclusion that the gentleman was
slightly under the weather, or to speak
more plainly. good-naturallY drunk.
After he had been on the car for
short time he began to feel the effects
of the soothing motion and went of in
a sweet and childlike sleep. While in
this condition young lady entered
the car, and as the seat by the Sleep
ing gentleman's side was the only one
vacant, she dropped into it without
noticing the mans condition. The
young lady in question was dressed in
one of the most pronounced masculine
effects of clothing. She wore mock
shirt front. standing collar, white
bow tie. an open coat with wide lapels,
and straight-rimmed straw hat. Her
hair was cut short. and her features
were so masculine as to carry out the
effect. After while the sleeping
man awoke with start, and seemed
to think he owed the world an apology.
He plunged his hand into his vest
pocket, and, pulling out Havana.said.
offering it to the lady: Have q
smoker" She signaled for the car to
stop and alighted. while the passengers
smiled at the appropriate question.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
Bridget and the Agent.

Oh was sttin' won noight on the shteps av me
shanty,
Toired out wild me work. an the childer an
all;
Whin close by my soide, the ould woman (me
auntie)
shPake up in voice shtrong wild many
'Faix, here comes spalpeen of an agent. me
An. its pampas plumes wild him he carries,
Old shwear be me sowl that Ord shpent all
OCH said OF. just the sight av the man
makes me mad.
For ye see, all the summer twas agents and
A-ringin' me bell whin so busy I wor,
An Ord raced up me shtairs till me legs wor
A top that has shpinned itself out on the
floor,
An, begorra, Ord shworn whin me cIanin
over
That divil a varmint should enter me gate,
With his this an his that an his one thing an
An his blarney mixed in at rollickin' rate
So, as this won shtopped near me I said.
It's no pampas piumes oPn be wantin' the
day"
Poloite like, ye know; an he said, "That's too
bad, for,
To establish me trade Oh shall give these
Arrah, now, said Oh if it's given We are thin
shelf;
But he wiggled his hand 1oike a fool or
haythen,
sayin'. mo, We don't want thin. oi'n keep
thin meself."
An it's now day by day OF am watchin' an
waitin,
For jist sich man to come up to me door;
An it's livery agent so kindly Orm tratin'
Lest the angel should pass unaware, as it
wor;
But it's only the man wild the samples of wash
stuff
That iver comes round wild a thing that is
free;
1t may be that the pampas spalpeen. wot 1
used rough,
Has set all the agents to watchin' for me.
Helen NJ. Boyd in Arkansaw Traveller.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
No wedding in That Town.

1t was long time ago. but it is
worth telling still. A correspondent
in the south writes in the Kouth's Com
pa,sion that young lady, whose sweet
heart was in the confederate army,
received from him letter that had
been smuggled through the lines, for
he had been taken a prisoner and sent
to Tennessee. After reading the letter
she went to the house of a neighbor
and asked to see map. After long
search she said she could not find the
place where Mr.. W was. Where
is it. do you say, MollieP" asked her
friend. .'Duranceville." replied Mol
lie, after looking again at the letter.
Her friends and she still diligently
searched the map, but no such place
could be found. At last they per-
suaded her to show them that part Of
the letter. 1t read thus: II am in
durance vile. but hope soon to be ex-
changed and return homer
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
UNcRATEFUL JERRY.
How He 8lackened His Friends Eyes for
Saving His Life.

He was a young man with q black
eye. says M. Quad in the n. z. World,
and he was explaining the matter to an
officer at the bridge entrance.
You see," he began, "me and Jer-
ry went up to Glen Island on Sunday.
Me and Jerry had been like brothers
for years. and never a hard word has
passed between us. Jerry wanted to
60 in bathing, but says it was too cold,
and wouldn't go. He calls me liar
and chump and goes in by himself.
What does he do but get cramp and
begin to drown. A gentleman he calls
to him to brace up. and a lady calls to
to him to turn on his back, but he
keeps right on drowning"
Went down, did hep"
mo, sir, but it was all owing to me
that he didn't. When sees there was
no help for him, and that my dear old
friend was about to be taken away by
death, raises my voice and calls out:
sJerry. old man. was ye there?
And Jerry replies that he was, but
he wouldn't be over ten seconds longer
unless help came to save him. Then ]
raises my voice again and calls out:
s'Jerry. ye was a thief and q liar.
and his honor once gave ye three years
at Two Sings! If yen come out o.
that and stand up to me like man,
I'll make We holler fur quits in three
minutes or own up that I'm no man.
Then he went down did hePn asked
the officer.
No. sir. Then he got mad and his
strength came back. and he padded
right back to shore. Every body said
it was the salvation of him, and I'm
sure it was. went down and gavt
him my hand and helped him ont. and
was saying how thankful was
when he squares off and knocks m,
| out of time, and has to be held by fou
men. I'm leaving it to ron. sir.
ever in yer born days you've heard 0
another such case of ingratitudeP"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
The Girl to he Avoided.

She is the girl who takes you of in
one corner and tells you things that you
wouldn't repeat to your mother.
She is the girl who is anxious to
have you join the party, which is to
be "a dead secret; and at which, be-
cause people are very free and easy,
you are uncomfortable and wish you
were at home.
She is the girl who tries to induce
you. 'just for fun to smoke cigar
ette, or to take glass of wine. and
you don't know, and possibly she
doesn't, that.many of the sinners Of
to-day committed their first sins lust
for fun.'
She is the girl who persuades you
that to stay at home and care and love
your own, to help mother and to have
your pleasures at home and the home
people can see them, is stupid and
tiresome; and that spending the after
noon walking up and down the street.
looking at the windows and the people.
is lust delightful.
She is the girl who persuades you
that slang is witty, that a loud dress
that attracts attention is ''stylish, and
that your own simple gowns are dowdy
| and undesirable. She doesn't know.
nor do you, how many women have
gone to destruction because of their
love for fine clothes.
She is the girl who persuades you
that to be on very familiar terms with
three or four young men is an evi.
dence of your charms and fascination.
instead of being, as it is, an outward
visible sign of your perfect folly.
She is the girl who persuades you
that it is very smart thing to be re.
ferred to as "a gay girl" She is very,
very much mistaken.
And, of all others, she is the cir
who. no matter how hard she may try tc
make you believe in her. is to be avoid
ed.-R1th AsltRaore, in The Ladies Hons
Journal
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04

The past days "Hummers Cloak Depart
cold more than we can tell The we are having
all departments but particularly Ca the past few
weeks severely of trade and supply
their demands promptly would like to do This
orders. We lady friends patrons come
early and we will the best service and prompt delivery OF
Our lines of chdren Coaks and Misses Jackets again
New things this pretty Plaid Goods
and medium qualities Everybody tells us that have pretty
generally than they
dress goods are almost without exception good awool fabrics
prices than formerly sold goods of foreign make that half
the goods the people like large variety of styles
prices and qualities select FROM come to us and you will have
difficulty in finding just what you want at the right price
ment9nd in former the purchase by us Of
duplicated purchase will prised you will
and let show what lovely coon and beautiful styles of
these sell you very much below any former
prices all colorngs Sage Gotta
Beige Eeu Old KID etc No ehestnats this stock
mems and hidren Knit Underwear. Our stock best
Vests and Drawers for ladies' misses and children both separate
and eombnati0n suits Don't delay A your purchase % Of
give all the numbers We find great difficulty getting
the goods fast sell them and now almost the first
The following articles departments
Barrz style Kid Gloves both in Gace and Suede finish
All kinds of narrow and medium Black Silk Gimps
Also Jet Gimps,
Black and coored silk velvets for trimmings.
Bedford Cord Suitings in colors and black.
Boucle styles of Dress Goods.
Homespun Suitings
Astrakan Cloaking Cloths for trimmings
Armure Dress Silks
Bengaline Silks.
Black Satin Rhadames.
Priestley Silk Warp Henriettas.
Fine Wool Serge Suitings
Broadcloths in black and coors for Tailor Dresses
Infants Cashmere and Elder Down C1oaks
Gold and Silver Braids trimming chdrens and misses
dresses and jackets.
Fine Linen Lunch Cloths and Exquisite Towels with fancy
drawn work ends
Chiffon Embroidery for ne<wea5 and trimming party dresses
Fancy Silk Pushes We have exquisite shades in
Old Rose Copper Heotrope Yellow, China, Blue.
Plain and Printed China Drapery Silks lovely shades and
patterns
Silk Umbrellas of which have beautiful assortment of
novel style sticks, at popular prices.
Clohaced Rubber ladies' We have
specially pretty things very below
former prices
Aakan Mink Angora Mouhon and other styles of fur trim
mngs This going be great fur Everything the
fur line is active
But this enough of this. When have pretty
and stylish things it hard to tell when to stop.
We constantly receiving additions to all departments and
make attractive to al
friends and and have many pretty things
will feel that you safe coming for anything
may need.
To out-otown We again ask you send
your orders you visit store personally We will
you promptly, faithfully and generously.
OWE STUDY TO PLEASE"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04

directly. and by dint of questioning
discovered where and with whom you
had gomez"
He laughed a little; then placing
his arm round her clasped her to his
breast. She raised her face, aud as
the lantern CLEANED upon it Gilbert
bent and took from her tremulous lips
his first and sweetest kiss, and that
was the end of Beryrs elopement.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
Her Birthday.

Outblue her eyes o sky of summer.
Outredden her ips. o summers rose
Outsing her heart. o birds of the WILDWOOD,
To gladden. the way my lady goesi
Birds. flowers, sky. rejoice togetheri
Joy turn to gold all Griefs sad gray:
Earth outblossosi thy early Eden,
For this, o this IS my dear's birthday
Boston Globe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-04
Teachers' Examinations.

Teachers Examinations.
ExAMINATIoNswillb will be held commencing
at q O'Clock a. m. and closing at p. M
or 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 All
others will be held at the High School Build
ing, Ravenna.
No certificate will be ante-dated.
Any applicant,sknown to cheat. will sbe re-
.e;ed for six months.
BY order of the Board
OF. HAYMAKER. CLERK,
r3ts EarlYille. o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
NO FREIGHTS MOVING.
RUMOR9 OF AN ACCEPTANCE OF
TERMS UNFOUNDED.

The Lake Eric and Western Refuse
the Committees Trensportatiou-A
Passenger Train Cut IN Two-Passes
Furnished Afterward-Tne Striking
switchmen's Places at Peoria Filled
end Operations Begun.
LAFAYETTE, IND, Aug. ga commit
tee of the Lake Erie and Western strikers
arrived from Lima, O., last evening. The
men at that point heard that the men here
had agreed to the company's terms, and
sent committee to ascertain the truth. A
conference was held and the Lima men,
having learned that the report was un-
founded, prepared to return home. They
were refused transportation by the COM
pauy, and the strikers Immediately cut the
passenger train in two behind the mail car,
placed flags on the rear Of the mail car. and
told the engineer to proceed. In half an
hour
THE MEN WERE FURNISHED PASSES
and the train was made up and the commit
teemen rode away as passengers. No at
tempts have been made TO move freight
here, and the freight clerks have been given
q vacation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
EXPORTING WITH FEvERrsH HASTE.
a CHANGE OF BASE.
The Germans Now Encouraging the
Chicago Worlds Fair.

The Germans Now Encouraging the
Chicago Worlds Fair.
Copyrighted 1891, By the ". Y. Associated Press)
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-The German papers
which have been printing articles opposing
the Chicago Columbian exhibition have
changed their tactics, and now print arti-
cles setting forth the advantages derived
by having an excellent German exhibit at
the fair. They now urge in unmistakable
language that Germany must take promi-
nent part in the exhibition. part that
will rebound to the credit Of the country as
a nation and be matter of pride to the
thousands upon thousands OF Germans,
who. like the natives OF ireland or the de-
scsndants of the sturdy German emigrants,
have made their homes in the great nation
of the west.
The Vossische Zeitung, which has been
particularly conspicuous by its savage at
taoks upon the jury, has ceased its wailings
upon the uselessness of exhibiting in a
country walled in by prohioitory tariff,
but still finds vent for its Americophoby
by making the ridiculous assertion
that America will take advantage OF
Europe's necessity. and place an export
duty on grain in order to hasten the return
of the gold which has been taken by Europe
from that country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
A REMARKABLE STORY.
Balmaceda Alleged to Have Seized the
Government Bullion.

Balmaceda Alleged to Have Seized the
Government Bullion.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-Ths Times to-day
published letter from Lisbon, in which the
writer declares that President Balmaceda
of Chile, being unable to borrow money,
seized the silver bullion in the treasury Of
Santiago de Chile, which was stored as
security for hduciary circulation, and
that he tried to transport this silver abroad
as payment for the ships and arms ordered
in Europe. The writer adds that President
Balmaceda was not able to
hire private vessel to under
take the transportation of the silver
and he finally persuaded the commander Of
the Espergela. British man-of-war, to con-
vey 100000 to Montevldeo, where the
money was landed Aug. Is.
The Times, commenting upon this letter
says that It was confident that the action of
the British commander was without the
consent Of the British admiralty, adding
that it seems as though the British mau-of-
war had been made an acoomplice of q
downright robbery. The transaction, the
paper says, demands full and prompt in
vestigation.
THE PREsIDENTE PINTO SAILS.
PLYMOUTH. Aug. 22.-The Belmaceian
cruiser Presidente Pinto, which was recently
launched at Toulon. and which arrived here
a few days ego for orders has left this port.
Her destination is not known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
CAPT. FIELDS REPORT.
He Peys High Tribute to the Georgia
Militia

Militia.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-The war depart
mont has received the report of Capt. Ed
ward Field, U. s. A., who made ON inspec-
tion of the annual encsmpment Of tho
national guard of Georgia, held at Chicka-
mauga, Ca, from June 10 to July z. The
total strength of the camp was / $50 enlisted
men and 160 officers. Capt Field says his
general impressions of the camp were
very favorable. He was especially struck
with the fine quality Of material and with
the zeal, sobriety, good humor, self-respect
ana gentiemanly feeling and demeanor al
most universal among the Georgia troops.
THE OFFICERS
as class, are educated and competent be-
yond those Of any state he has seen. Both
oflcers and men are generally intensely in-
terested in their duties. Naturally those,
like drills for instance. which cali
out especial intelligence are the most
popular. They want to learn all they can
In their limited time, but duties which call
ror ildellty and patience without much
novelty, and require some sacrifice of per-
sonol comfort and convenience are not so
well done and sometimes are actually
shirked.
GUARD DUTY rs THE WEAK POINT
OF the militia, depending upon their disci-
pline. Capt. Field says that discipline and
instruction are two panaceas for all faults
The militia, good as it is, would be better
FOR pruning. The captain thinks that it is
time that skirmisbing and target practice,
which have been neglected, are attended to,
and that the state should do her share in
the matter of furnishing ammunition, and
help in the matter of uniforms.
In concluding his report Capt. Field PAYS
very high compliment to Lieut.. Satterles
LOT his valuable services to the state rai-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
ALMY IDEN TITLED.
He is None Other Than George Alb
bott, an Escaped Convict.

He is None Other Than George Alb
bott, an Escaped Convict.
HANOVER, N. H, Aug. 22.-It has been
established beyond doubt that Frank C.
Amy is none other than George II. Alb
bott. who escaped from the Windsor (Vt.),
state prison about six years ago. Warden
Oakes and two superiutendents from Wind
sor this morning positively indentifled him
as the man sentenced.
This explains his anxiety to know when
captured how much of
BIS PREVIOUS HISTORY
had been learned and his assertion that he
was southerner and connected with some
of the best families in the south. He is @
son of respectable parents who lived in
Salem, Mass. When he escaped from the
prison he had served six years of a sentence
of fifteen years given him on nine indict-
ments fer burglary, to which he had
pleaded guilty. Over his head were hanging
charges without number
He was criminal of the abandoned type.
When formerly captured he had fought as
desperately as in this last case, and in his
career Of crime he has received about
twenty wounds. Among bis exploits before
being sent to prison was an escape from the
sheriff who had him in charge, aad robblng
the sheriff OF his rifle and $500 in cash. He
once ran q mile anu half, with nothing on
but q shirt, to escape capture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
BISMARCK AND TaE EMPEROR.
Reported Efforts at Reconciliation By
Count Won Waldersee.

Reported Efforts at Reconciliation by
Count Won Waldereee.
Copyright, 1891. by the ~ 7. associated Press. }
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-Prince Bismarck has
left Kissingen. He has been greatly bene-
flied by taking the waters. His hair has
become snow white, but he has oil his old fire
and determination. Itis reported that Gen.
Count Won Waldersee is trying to
effect reconciliation between the emperor
and Prince Bismarck, but IL is not likely
that the overtures will be successful. 1t is
certain, however, that Prince Bismarck re-
ceived constant kilograms from Kiol during
bis sojourn at Kissingen.
AN INTERVIEW DENOUNCED.
Count Herbert Bismarck has written to the
HAMBURGER Ndchrichten denouucing the
interview alleged by NJ. Blowitz, the PARIS
correspondent of the London Times, to have
been held by him with Count Won Munster,
the German ambassador at Paris, as Iabri>
cation.
The Munich AIlegemeine Zeitung pub
lishes an article inspired by the ex-chancel-
Tor, calling upon Count Won Munster to de-
cisively repudiate the Blowitz story. The
article concludes: ''The insult contained in
this interview will not remain without con-
sequences"
In the society TO which Count Munster
and Prince Bismarck belong this phrase,
according to German usage, must mean a
duel in the event Of Count Won Munster re-
.fusing to explain his connection with the
affair.
NO DUEL PROBABLE.
q It is very improbable that the principals
will fight. Both are septuagernarians. II
it came to a duel Count Herbert Bismarck
would inevitably take his fathers place on
the field of honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-23
GERMANYSGRAIND DUTIES
NO ABATEMENTTOT THE AGITATION
IN REGARD TO THEM.

Gloomy Prospects of the Harvest.
The Winter Expected to be the
Worst on Record-Tho Appeals to
the Government-Capriv Great
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Increasing.
Copyright, 1891, bg the ~ z. associated Press)
BERLIN, Aug. 22.-There is no abate-
ment In the excitement arising from the
agitation in regard to the duties on grain
imported into Germany. The gloomy re.
ports as to the prospects of the harvest In
the provinces continue to be received.
Everything confirms the belief that the
winter of 1S91-'92 win be one Of the worst,
SO far as food is concerned, on record. The
opposition to the retaining OF the duties
gains strength day by day.
APPEALS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Tho national liberals and even the cons
servative journals are making unceaslng
appeals to the government to mako some
reduction in the grain duties, but Cham
cellor Won Caprivi is obdurate Unless
there should be a sudden change in the
policy of the government, there is little
likelihood that the duties will be reduced
until the Reichstag again assemblies, even il
they are then reduced.
CAPRtvI's GREAT CONFIDENCE.
Chancellor Won Caprivi evidently has
great confidence that the situation win be
relieved by reduction in freight rates. He
has communicated with the heads of the
federated states, inviting them Co make re-
ductionsin the freight tariffs similar to those
made by Prussia for the transportation OF
cersals on the state railways. Some con-
servative organs propose that
THE GOVERNMENT IMPORT WHEAT
and then sell it at fixed rates The radical
press daily attacks the government with
might and main. The VOths Zeitung, in a
fierco onslaught, declares that not a single
government organ dares to defend the dis
astrous policy of the government This is
not strictly correct. Yet it is true that
only the most ardent adherents continue to
support the policy, aud even then they
adopt apologetic arguments.
Discomfort INCREASING
Advices from all parts Of tho northern
provtnces, especially Posen, give evidence
OF the discomfort prevailing there, and show
that 1t Is increasing. The municipal ooun-
ellis OF many towns have passed urgent res
olutions demanding that the government
entirely suppress the grain duties.
Owing to the scarcity aud high price OF
grain many distillerles are largely reducing
their production. Some of them have en-
IIeiy susponueu operations. many Qlstlll-
ers, in consequence Of the excessive prices
Of grain, hnd the greatest difficulty in OBJ
tanning potatoes for the manufacture OF
brandy, the
FARMERS REFUSING TO SELL
| In the face Of the impending distress
| Reports from Sweden and Denmark, which
| countfies usually have a sufficient surplus
OF grain TO allow Of extensive exports, an
nonnce that. owing to the incessant rains,
CROPS have been partially dostr Jyed. The
harvest is far below the lowest estimates.