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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
The Wife of 1000 Years Ago.

"Wives, obey your husbands" would
seem to be an even stronger point in
Confusian than in Pauline doctrine,
from the sample translations by Miss
A. G. Stafford of an ancient Chinese
work, in 313 chapters, instructing
women as to the behavior expected of
them. The work is about 1000 years
old. The first duty of Chinese wo-
man, SO the book says, was to "rever-
ence her husband as heaven" She
must not hesitate to die for him, and
one of the little anecdotes related to
encourage obedience is that of peas
ant, who, during a severe famine, was
seized by some soldiers, who proposed
to make meal of him. "My husband
is very lean," pleaded the wife, "he
will be scarcely a Mouthful. l am
feshy and of dark complexion, and
they say that the flesh of such persons
is excellent eating" Her argument
prevailed, and the soldiers ate her and
spared her husband. As to how she
should comport herself, the book says:
"In the presence of her parents or
parents-in-law a woman may not
sneeze or cough, neither stretch, yawn
nor loll about when tired. nor may she
presume to stare at them. She should
wear happy face and mild, pleas
ant department in serving them, in
order to soothe them" The wife of a
certain Liu Kung-tseh comes in for a
large share of praise simply because
"for three years after her marriage no.
body had ever seen her smile"
Yet it is not probable this ancient
work chronicles any such stories of de-
votion and sacrifice by women for their
husbands and olher loved ones as
could be told of this era of grace,
own sweet heart. ~ Y San.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
For Music Lovers,

BRAINARD's MUSICAL WORLD for June contains
fine portrait and interes ting sketch of Crouch.
the author of the famous old song kathleen
Mavourneen," and large amount of other
choice reading matter. 1t also contains K ath-
leen Mavourneen for piano. by Richards
Because (Cradle Song for piano. by Renard:
and The Water Lilly" arranged for piano by
Otto Dressed. Besides these three piano piecss it
contains the latest popular success Song of the
Nightingale. as sung by Marie Tempest in ''Ty.
rolean. The music in this number is alone worth
$500. Mailed post paid for Is cents in stamps. or
three back numbers mailed for 25 cents. Pub
lshed monthly at 81 so per year.
The MUSICIANS GUIDE (Spring edition, 1892
contains. besides 2l2 pages of musical informa
ton. biographies of $50 musicians. with 25 por
traits, Teachers Guide.'' and other valuable
features three new songs. My KathIeens Com
ing Back. Last Night" and THAT is Love-
and two piano pieces. Sounds from the Ball
room" and Stolen Kisses "-Gavotte. Mailed
free for eight two cent stamps. or the WORLD AM
GUIDE. containing the above nine songs an
pieces. mailed for twelve two cent stamps. Ad
dress The S. Brainard's Sons Co.. Chicago. Ill.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
NELSON,

The Nelson High School excitement has run
so high and the attainments of the pupils so
great that citizens are unable to pass the domi-
ellis of the High School. or High binders advo-
Gates without being grossly insuted-even
women. And then Papa. a mem ber of the Board
of Education, says it will cost him $500 to send
his children out of town to school, while he
never paid Que cent to educate them at home.
The appeal OF the min ority to the County
Commissioners and the verdict they rendered
seems to end the matter for the present, except
a Special School district. or Select School
Some speculation is manifest on the part of
some who is to occupy the place in the event,
whether it is one of the X-Superintcndents or
an old school teacher of years gone by, and so
many years Superintendent of the N, E. Sunday
School.
Miss Emma Lewis, finding the rush of busi-
ness SO great at Kent. came ihome recently and
took her mother buck with her. to assist.
Miss Cora Button has been to Garrettsville
assisting her brother -in-l law, Elmer E. Prem
tce, in posting his books.
The new Bell swings in the old Belfry, while
the old one. so long the pride of ihe town, as it
pealed forth irs clarion notes, rests upon terra
firma, But the nt " one will never fill the bill
of the old one. that has rung for oyer 60 years
Its deep tones could be heard to the farthest
bounds of the township. as it tolled the kneIl
of the departed, and in silence the listeners
counted the slow and measured strokes and the
inquiry was, "who is dead?" But In this fast
rushing age men have come to the conclusion
that money and time is too precious to spend in
counting the knell of the departed, so we take
no note. only to rattle their bones over the
stones, and get them out of the way TO make
more room.
This change of weather is gi wing the farmer
some little chance at this late day. to get some
corn and potatoes planted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
SHALERSVILLE.

The play produced by shaler Council last Fri
day evening. was in every way a complete sue
cess. That and the dance together netted the
generous sum of $21 to the Council. They ex-
pect to make repairs on their Council room
soon,
The Township Trustees held meeting on
Saturday evening to attend to some claims for
damages done to sheep by dogs. and some mat
ters pertaining to the new Cemetery addition
At the time of scribbling we have not learned
particulars.
The nomination of Harrison does not seem to
make the Republicans hereabouts any too jubi.
liant. What's the matter, anyhow
George Eldri ige had severe attack of hic.
coughs on Saturday. doubtless brought on by
his assuming new role in the play the night
before
Our farmers are the busiest people you ever
saw now days. when the sun shines.
Several Ravenna people attended the en- ter
tainment here on Friday evening.
PHERE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Giving a Dollar.

A popular young fellow who is wide
ly known in athletic circles tells this
story: 81 was in the office of friend
of mine on Walnut street, above
Fourth, the other morning, when a
rather seedy-looking young chap came
in, and nodding to him in a iauntv
way, said: Billy, old man, want to
borrow dollar 'H-m-m-m.' replied
Billy, slowly, well, if 1 remember
rightly, l loaned you dollar last
week so you did said the visitor,
but I'm dead strapped and must have
a dollar now' Billy pondered a mo
ment and replied: We'll, you're no
good; I'm convinced of that, and so
I'll not lend you dollar, but I'll give
you one; how'll that doP' First rate
responded the shameless striker, and
then after moment or so, as the cash
was not forthcoming, he added; We'll.
where's the dollar you are going to
give me?' Oh replied Billy, smiling
ly, 1'll give you the dollar you borrow
ed last week. "-PhiladelphtG Record
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15


At the adjourned session of Council last night
the pay ordinance was passed and Water Works
report submitted and approved, as follows
Receipts for May. including balance on hand
May 1st, 1894 So; Disbursements, $214 AZ; Amt
on hand $734U5.
Mr.. Merits suggested and insisted that here
after the minutes of each session should be read
The Press has repeatedly called attention tc
this negligence. and events in the near future
will, we think, ahundantly demonstrate the ne
cessity of correcting the omission.
An ordinance passed providing for an mil
tax levy, apportioned as follows: Street and
Sanitary 2 $40; Fire Departmet. 4-10; Light
ing. 7-1O Sinking. 8 $40. An ordinance wa
also passed providing for 2 mill levy to tax
| care OF bonded Indebtedness of the town.
| S. j. Post and A. D. Knapp were appointed
| committee to audit the W aterworks accounts.
j. C. Goodenough was reappointed police fo
| the ensuing year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

Apropos of the little tin cup presented TO US
last week by Il. d Seymour. of this city, Sec
retary of the Elwood, (Ind,) Land Co.. we sub
Join the following from the New York Times,
independently of a recent date. which we ear
nestly commend to the impartial consideration
Of our Repblican friends:
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.
"A few days ago we invited the attention of
our high tariff friends to some very significant
official figures relating to the imports of tin
plate. We regret that our high tariff friends
have not yet found time to comment upon them.
We have now procured from the Treasury De-
partment some additional figures which are
even more interesting than lthose we recently
published. Again we ask our high tariff friends
to inspect the official record.
Just before the new duty on tin plate was
imposed. very large quantities of tin plate was
imported. The reports show that about $780,
100000 pounds-or a supply for six months
were thus imported in excess of what may be
called the normal average annual imports. For
this reason the quantity imported in the six
months Immediately following the imposition
of the higher duty did not exceed 1O5OOo,00
pounds. But in January last the stocks which
had been imported under the old duty were
running low, and the demand caused the i'm
port movement to increase. Here are the
Treasury Departments reports of the quanti-
ties mported in the first four months of the
current calendar year:
pT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Pennsylvania
Lines.

Reduction in Rates via Americans
Standard Hallway.
Excursion tickets will be sold from principal
ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines West
of Pittsburgh as follows:
To Chicago. June 18th to goth. one fare for
round trip. account Democratic National Con-
vention. Return limit July sth.
To New York City. July 5th to 7th, account
International Convention of Christian Endeav-
or. one fare for round trip, good returning until
July Is, or by arrangement with the committee
can be extended to August 18th.
To Washington. D. e q. in September. acc cunt
National Encampment G. A, R., at low round
trip rate.
application to any ticket agent of the Pennsyl-
vania Lines, or by addressing F. Van Dusen,
Chief Assistant General Passenger A gent, Pitts
burgh. Pa.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

Last Saturday W, j. Shrop, foreman at Mish-
Ter Bros Tile Works. was very pleasantly and
agreeably surprised by the employees OF tn es-
tablishment who in appreciation of his kindly
qualities as foreman, his thoughtful considera-
tion of his fellow workmen. and his uniform
equitable treatment of them, presented him a
handsome silver headed cane. to which was af-
fixed with silk cords very expressive letter
embodying the sentiments of high regard and
close friendship of which the souvenir staff was
token. Mr.. Shrop thanked them heartily for
the testimonials and afterwari sent them a
very warm letter of appreciative thankfulness
an autograph highly valued by the recipients
In was one of those instances where it was more
blessed to receive than give.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Patrick, Re becca and the Butcher
Knife

Times had been dragging by dull at the south
end, last week, the only objects of attention be-
ing the arrival and departure of the raln-soaked
p & W. trains, The good natured agent was
Just thinking of wiring to headquarters for per-
mission to go up town and see what was going
on, in order to satisfy the news loving people of
that vicinity, when all at once he was made ac-
quainted with a sensation large enough to make
up for month IS deficiency.
Just off the railroad. north. on the east side
of Chestnut street. is combination restaurant.
grocery and lodging establishment, presided over
by Rebecca Miller. who is fat. fair and at least
forty The place is on the whole very orderly,
well kept and neat. and the proprietess does
very thriving little business in the course of the
year. Its good qualities have been tested for
some months past by Patrick McMann. at one
time section foreman on the P. & W.. who
knows good thing when he sees it. But Pat
rick erred little in judgment one day last week.
and as a consequence, imhibed drop too mu ch
of some ancient ci Ter to which he had introduce
ed himself, and the usual head end collision be-
tween brain and alcohol ensued. by which the
title to the whole world and authority over its
inhabitants passed to him in moment. by sort
of mental snap judgment process. Armed thus
with royal sovereignty. he proceeded to exercise
his kingly prerogatives by issuing series of
peremptory mandates to all his subjects gener-
ally, and particularly to the aforesaid Rebecca,
But here again Patrick made mistake, for a
good sized rebellion broke loose in his realms
before he could recover himself sufficiently to
| prevent it. But when he did so. the rage of
King john On being forced to sign the magma
charta, was mild in comparison to the Hibernian
| frenzy which such defiance brought cut from
Patrick But here third time he made mis-
take, for Rebecca. with a contempt for royal ter
rors truly heroic. valianty seized chair. with
| which she literally knocked him down and off
his throne remembering, as she said afterward
to the reporter. that it was foolish cowardice to
| run from drunken man
| But Patrick was not vanquished yet, for seiz-
| ing huge carving knife. he made mad rush
| for her. la Jack the Ripper. and this time Re-
becca deemed it prudent to fee the house to
summon aid and protection from the insane i'm
| biber. who was really becoming dangerous. In
| deed. there is no room to doubt that had he got
near enough to have stabbed her. he would have
| done so. A policeman was telephoned for. but
none could be found, and the affair has since
been given over to desuetude. as Patrick. when
he is sober. is all right. and not disposed to bC
quarrelsome. But judging from his above de-
| scribed actions, he is most decidedly dangerous
when he Is in his cups.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
RANDOLPH,

JUNE 1.-THE Junior Order of American Me-
chanics had an Ice Cream and Strawberry Festi-
val in the Rink. on Saturday evening. the 11th.
which was we'll patronized. Receipts about $25.
On Sunday, June 18th. the Methodist Church
observed Children's Day. Quite an interest was
manifested, and the entertainment good,
The Disciple Church had their Children's ex-
ercises the same evening. The church was beau
tifully decorated. and the house crowded. Pro-
gram very interesting.
On the evening of June 25th there will be a
Demorest Contest held in the Dis cipIe Church
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

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 tor the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all throat and Lung nections. also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints. alter having tested its
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
a desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free OF charge to all no 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 P01Oers' Block. Rochester. ". Y (1I75
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

Articles of incorporation for the United Boot
and Shoe Co.. of Ravenna. Ohio, were sent to
Columbus. Monday. This is the new enterprise
fostered by II. W. Riddle, and the prospects for
success are very encouraging. The authorized
capital stock is $16 0O0 and but $500 yet remains
to be subscribed before work on the factory will
commence.
We believe this to be an excellent enterprise.
worthy of support.and very little further effort
on the part of our people will see it through.
The incorporators F. J. Loudin. NJ. G. Nc
Bride. VIM. T. Grundel. ]. A. W. Morrow. E. W.
Poe. W. E. Goodrich. I. II. Phelps. and N. Con-
verse.
Milburn and Studebaker W Wagons also, cheap.
er ones, at T. F. THoMPsoN's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Cedar and Hemlook shineles at

Cedar and Hemlock Shingles at
MORGAN & SONS YARD.
Best Hemlock Shingles. for sale by
MORGAN & SON.
A. A. Harris, Jr. is sole agent for this county
for the Metallic Endless ClothesLines.
Linoleum so cents square yard at sNYDER's.
Carpet trade red hot at SNYDER's.
The 40 and so ct. Carpets at sNYDER's are
corkers.
It's an every day remark by customers. they
never saw so many pretty Carpets and look SO
fresh and new and clean. at SNYDER's.
How about Lace Curtains for 81. s125, 81 so.
and 81 pair. And Curtain Scrim e. Z. and g
cents yard. Fancy figured Swiss for Curtains
% cts. yd., ChinchIlla Curtains, rare bargain,
SIS pair; Window Shades all ready to hang
25 to so cts. each. Drop in and see them. at
SNYDDR'S. Marvin's Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

Since March we have been importing more
tin plate per month than was imported per
month in the years 1859 and $780, and the official
reports show a steady increase in the rate.
The accuracy of the reports will not be ques-
toned by our high tariff friends, for the figures
are those of Mr.. Harrison's Secretary of the
Treas ury. who has kindly published the
the report for the month OF April at time when
the figures can be set forth in the platform
which will be adopted at Minneapolis this week
The duty on the quantity imported in March
and April would have been at the old rate.
81 S79 $50; under the rate it was So OBS, ,7S7.
an increase of $1,655, ,s57. We shall be disap-
pointed if our high tariff friends persist in ig.
noring this import movement and the signifi-
cance of it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
WINDHAM,

Jessie Lyman is at c. L. Bryant's, in very
poor health.
John B. Harrison is able to walk out. His
Southern trip did not improve his health as
much as it did two years ago.
E, f. Jaeger is putting fresh coat of paint
on his residence.
Children's Day was duly observed in both
Churches last Sunday.
Mrs j: G. Patterson has gone to her parents
in Rootstown,
News has reached here that Rev j. D. Norton
now at Mt. Union. had stroke of paralysis
while preaching last Sabbath, He was former
ly pastor ofthe NJ. E. Church here.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

RAvnNNA.wnDNEsDAx. june Is, 'ss
DR.. All Tidban for Congress.

The Democrats of the 10th District did a
good woIk, Saturday, in nominating DR.. A. II.
T1DBALL, of Garrettsville, for Congress. The
Doctor is thorough Democrat, an able thinker,
well and abundantly qualified foI the office for
which he has been named. He is a man OF the
people, and believer in government by the
people. His election would introduce to the
Congressional halls of Washington an honest
faithful representative of the people, and we
call upon every Democrat to heartily suppor
him and work for his election. He is Demo
crat who deserves we'll of his party and th'
people of this district.
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very Low Rates to Chicago

Via the P. & w Ry., account Democratic Ma
tional Convention. j une 21st. Ticket Agents at
principal stations on the Pittsburg & Western
Ry will sell Excursion tickets for regular
trains June 10th to Doth inclusive. good to re,
turn until July 9th. at less than cent a mile
each way. The long return limit will permit
excursionists to attend the Convention and then
take advantage of side trip excursions offered
by Chicago lines to points beyond. Rate from
Ravenna, So co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Clocks,

w ehave just received the finest stock of
Clocks ever shown in the County, and would
call your especial attention to a large line of
Cathedral Clocks. which we purchased at aston
ishingly low prices, of which we propose to give
our customers the full benefit sell them at cor
Iespondingly low prices. The cost of a good
Cathedral cock bought of us. is only trifie. if
any more than an ordinary time piece.
l., +
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Notice to Contractors .

Sealed bids will be received at the Clerks of.
flee of Palmyra Township. Portage County, Chic
until IL O'Clock, noon. Saturday. July 2nd 1892
Tor building two new school houses in said
Township. one in Sub-District No l and one
in Sub District No Z. Plans and specifications
to be seen at Clerks office at Diamond. Ohio,
Bids Tor each building to be sepal ate, None
but the lowest responsible bid viii be accented
and the board may reject any or ali bids
By order of Board of Education
1888 4. A L DAVIS, TIP Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

At the Democratic District Convention held
at Warren last Saturday. Charles Fillius, OF
Warren. and Thomas F. Walsh. of Cuyahoga
Falls. were elected as delegates to the Chicago
Convention. from this district. The alternates
are - Harmon. of Burton, and George f.
Douthitt. of Ravenna.
III. Phelps. of this city. was elected mem
ber of the State Central Committee from this
district.
r. A. Rote. of Ashtabula Co.. vas nominated
for Presidential elector.
DIR. A. III. Tidball. of Garrettsville. was nomi
mated for Congressional Representative from thu
18th district.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

amendment to strike out of the agricultural
bill the appropriation for that purpose.
If Congress does not adjourn on the 4th of
July. as provided in Representative McMillin's
joint resolution, it will be the fault of the Sen
ate. The business of the House is in good shape
and can be easily finished by that time.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

We can save you from IS to 50 per cent on
Violin, Guitar, Banjo. or anything we carry in
this line. We are having a fine trade, especial
ly in Violins. Call and see us. We carry no
snide goods l. J GODDARD.
can save you all risk and cost of remittin e
money for your papers and ma gaznes. Stop at
Ravenna News Depot, in Waller Bros store.
12l0-tf ID. FL. GARDNER
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Fourth of July Excursions via
EennSN LIZA MIA Il

The rate from any tick ct station on the Penn
sylyania Lines to any other station on those
lines within two hundred miles thereof will be
one fare tor the ronnd trip, fully 3D. Sd and 9TH
Tickets will be good to return until July 9th
inclusive. No excursion tickets sold to adults
for less than twenty-fiy cents, nor to children
for less than fifteen cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15

The Rotary etallic Endless Clothes Lines
are giving good satisfaction wherever they are
tried. A. A. Harris, Jr. has the agency for
them in Portage county. and will be pleased to
show them to all housekeepers He is putting
up great many ofthem.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
To New York and Return for Hail
Fare via RemnSYlVamiR Lines.

tn
Excursion tickets to New York at above rate
will be sold July 5th. 9th and 7th. from pripci-
pal ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines
account of the Christian nEndeavorInternational
Convention. Tickets will be good returning
until July 18th, Fast through trains run over
these direct lines. which have been selected by
the delegates from Ohio and Indiana as the Of
fetal route owing to the advantages afforded
for an enjoyable journey. For details apply to
any ticket agent of the Pennsylvania Lines, St.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-15
Notice of Appointment CT
A ASSiuOoQ

The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust for the bepef of
the creditors of s. P Barr
All persons indebted to said assignor will
make immediate payment. and creditors will
present their claims, duly authenticated. TO the
undersigned for allowance.
June Z, 1884, 1898.