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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
An 1ntermission for Business.

A mother tells the following story on
her two young children. At the time
she was not at home. and the nurse,
in order to insure a peaceful retire
ment of the tots, allowed them to take
a small lunch to their room. They
knelt down, as is their nightly custom,
and all was still, as became the solemn
ity of the occasion, when one of the
curly heads was raised, and start
ling announcement was made:
'Mr. Lord, please 'scuse me min
ute; Kits takin' bite of my pickle"
After short but decisive engage
ment devotions were resumed.-Ci1a-
ci7anGti Enquirer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
Jean 1ngelow Loves Flowers.

What can be done with loving care
and devoted personal effort, even in
cramped city qnarters,i is demonstrated
by Jean Ingelow in her London home.
The half acre of ground which sur
rounds her house literally blossoms
like the rose with verdure and floral
loveliness. Miss Ingelow's visitors
drink.tea with her al fresco in the sum-
mer, Ind in winter she preserves the
illusion as much as possible by setting
out her tea table in large conserya-
tory. Her love for and knowledge of
flowers that abound in her poetry are
inherent and unlimited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
Finger Nail Statistics.

The average person trims off the
thirty-second part of an inch from
each finger nail week, or about an
inch and half every year. The aver
age of human life all over the world is
40 years. There are 1900, 900, 600 peo-
pie in the world who, therefore, she'd
on an average %, 400 miles of finger
nail In generation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
Had Urgent Need for Money.

A washerwoman sent lately for mo-
neys due her, with this explanation,
delivered by glib little giEl: @Mam-
ma says she hopes it won't put you
out, bnt she hasn't got cent in the
house and she must have her bangs
cut"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
-1un. FIRE! FIRE!

Ho! Good people of Portage Co.
Do you want Reliable Insurance9
Then go to e. M. WALLER, who
has just bought the M. A. King Fire
Insurance Agency-the largest in the
Co.-and is now giving his entire time
to the Insurance business.
Reasonable rates and honest dealing
is the motto.
OFFICE over N. Converse & Sons
Dry Goods Store, Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-17
Building Lots and
Outlying Lands
AT Auction!

1 have decided to place part of my farm on
tho market in this way.
/ will offer at public sale this desirable proper
IT, consisting of q number of Acre Lots beauti-
fully situated for home sites on Freedom Street.
on the site of the old Fair Ground. Also. a
number of Town Lots on Freedom Street, near
Main; and some on the proposed extension of
The City Water System extends past all these
lots.
There are also several lots on East NJ ain Street,
besides a considerable territory of acreage prop
efty that will be sold in two and four acre tracts.
suitable for outlying pasture, or for building
pleasant suburban homes.
No such opportunity has ever boen offered be-
fore, or ever CAN be again. to secure SO valuable
property in what is conceded by every one to be
the most fashionable and desirable portion of
our blooming. booming, beautiful little city.
To persons living in surrounding towns who
wish to secure home in Ravenna. this is your
opportunity. We have no railroads to cross, the
land is high and free from frost.
The moral and social tone of the community
is unsurpassed in the State.
Now let me suggest that you use your foresight.
and not hereafter be forever kicking yourselves
for depending on your hindsight. You can buy
the property at your own price. on easy terms.
A reasonable down payment. with balance on
time to suit. at legal interest.
Sale to take place ON
May Goth, 1893,
ON PREMISES.
Come and see such sale as has never taken
place in Ravenna before.
: -.''- - ' W ]. D. KING.
P. H. BEAN. Auctioneer. 1878 At
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
A Woman Rabbi.

A year or two ago Miss Ray Frank OF
Oakland. CAL. told what she would do II
she were rabbi. 1t was u vigorous
article--clear and 1nerring in its shafts
of criticism Az she proposes to study
now for the Jewish pulpit. she viii have
an opportunity to practice as well as
preach. and there is li.t.e doubt. Judging
from her literary work. that she will
prove II decided addition TO the Jewish
ministry Sore new influence undoubt-
edly is needed today that shall refine, mp
lift and render more spiritual the syna-
gogne life. and who would deny to the
cultured Jewess that privilege of the
pulpit, which not every Jewish preacher
unhappily appreciates Alright? With the
appearance of cultured women in oul
synagogues. pulpits and schools a new
era may be anticipated. Jewish Mes
senger.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
An rnyitation For Dolly.

Here is an invitation from Mrs. b.
for children's party, Dolly said .
mother, handing her little girl a note.
.sSee how nicely you can answer it your
self without my help" The child went
off and IN few moments returned with
the following: Miss Dolly A. cannot
accept Mrs. b. kind invitation, as she
has something else TO do that she likes
much better.
aNow, how can teach that child con-
ventional lies?" said the parent laugh
ingly as she handed the production to 0
visitor.
II should not call it conventionality.
but consideration for the feelings Of 0tn-
ers. 1t Is not necessary to be brusque to
be truthful. rejoined the friend. There
is great deal Said about society's white
lies, but | am quite sure that children
are too genuinely honest not to detect
the difference between the false and the
true, and there is no danger of a child's
becoming untruthful by using the for
mulss current in society. New York
Tribune
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09

time to play with her little Margaret,
who is almost exactly as old as Baby
Ruth
Mrs. olney. the wife of the attorney
general, is about so years old. She is be-
low the medium height and is known in
Boston as judicious and discriminating
entertainer She dislikes ostentation
and dispenscs the most gracious hospital
ity in an entirely unpretentious fashion.
She is highly intellectual woman of re-
fined appearance and tastes and gentle
manners. Her carriage is dignified. Mrs.
Olney has two daughters. both of whom
are married
Mrs. Hoke Smith, the wife of the sec
retary of the interior, is representative
of the far south. and she is decidedly
creditable one Miss BERTHE Cobb was
one of the prettiest girls in Athens, Ga,
when she met Hoke Smith while visiting
her married sister in Atlanta. She was
then but Is years old, but love recog-
nizes no age. and she and the brilliant
young lawyer. after an engagement OF
five years, We're married. Mrs. Smith,
although the mother OF several children,
is still very young woman. She viii
entertain great deal. but not in q
merely perfunctory manner. Her serv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
wen Paid ror f:cklng.

Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, who was
born in Middleborsugh, Mass. In 1853,
served through tho Revolutionary war
with distinction and being soldier him
self naturally thought that soldiers en-
gagged in their country's defense deserved
to be handsomely treated His father,
1t appears, kept tavern. Early In the
war, while Ebeneaer was . captain, he
was at home on q short furlough, and
one day three privates, on their way
home from the army. called at the house
for cold luncheon.
Mrs. Sproat set on the table some
bread and cheese. with the remains of
the family dinner. Ebenezer thought
this rather scanty fare for hungry men.
especially as the bones were already
pretty bare. However. the men salts
fed their appetites and asked what was
to pay Captain Sproat answered that
he did not know, he would ask his moth
er, and going to the kitchen door he
sAid:
Mother. how much is It worth to pick
these bones
about shilling, suppose" she an
swered.
He went back to the room. took from
the drawer shillings. and with smil-
ing face handed them to the men, at the
same time wishing them good day and q
pleasant journey.
When they had been gone few min
utes. Mrs. Sproat returned and asked
Ebenezer what he had done with the
money that the men had paid him.
paid mel" said the captain. with an
air of amazement. Didn't | ask you
what it was worth to pick those bones,
and didn't you say shilling? thought
it little enough for such job and
handed them the money from the till.
and they are gone.
Ebenezer was his mothers favorite
son, and she accepted the matter as a
good joke to be borne without complain
ing. Youths Companion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09

Mrs. Carlisle was the first to assert the
claims of the speaker to official dignities,
and she boldly selected Wednesday, or
cabinet ladies day. for her receptions.
turing the administration of President
Arthur she claimed precedence upon
ceremonial occasions, and until the mar
riage of President Cleveland asserted
the same right by virtue of the constitu-
tional rank and title of the speaker.
Mrs Carlisle is woman who would
command respectful attention anywhere.
She is handsome. tall and well made,
with a walk and carriage noticeable for
their dignity The home of the Carhsles
IL ut 1926 X street. which will doubtless
ne the scene of many brilliant and thor
,ughly enjoyable entertainments be-
tween now and March 4. 1897
Another well known and universally
popular, figure in Washington society is
Mrs Daniel s. Lamont. wife of the sec
retary of war. When Mr. Lamont was
IN Washington as President Cleveland's
private secretary. his lovable and accom-
plished wife was an intimate friend OF
Mrs. Cleveland. but she was very natu.
rally comparatively unimportant in the
social life of the capital That of course
will all be changed now 1t is under
stood that Mrs. Lamont will entertain
in manner beftting her present higi
sta,ion. although she is essentially 1
home body and is never SO happy al
when engaged in reading to her children
or giving them musical instruction.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
Erect OF Sun and Moon ON Steel.

A curious fact has recently been noted
by the fine steel workers at Sheffield,
England. 1t is this: Fine edged tools
assume blue color and lose all temper
if exposed for any considerable length oi
time to the light of the sun either in
summer or winter. A similar effect ID
exercised by moonlight, large cross
cut saw with which the experimenters
were working having been ''put out oi
shape and its temper ruined by single
nights exposure to q first quarter moon
st. Louis Republic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09

which is an index of the gentleness for
which she il noted. She Is 80 years old,
was born near Cortland, N. Y, and mar
ried Mr.. Lamont in 1876. when they
were both college students She is the
mother of three girls. Mrs. Lamont is a
woman of fine appearance, and is low
ing wife, devoted mother and sensi-
BILE woman.
Many persons predict that the lady
who viii be most intimate with Mrs.
Cleveland during her reign at the White
House is the vivacious wife of Postmas-
ter General Wilson s. BisselL There
are several facts which lend probability
to this prophecy. The ladies are OF
about the same age; they come from the
same locality; they are both young moth
ers; their tastes are similar, and their
husbands are intimate friends and ex-
law partners It is at any rate fore
gone conclusion that Mrs. Bissell will
be one Of the most important social tig-
ures in Washington. She is q years
old, decidedly handsome, although per-
haps not pretty, and an ideal hostess.
She is q musician of great ability. Her
voice was cultivated in Europe, and
everybody supposed that the concert
platform would claim Louise Fowler
Sturges. 1t did really look so until she
met Mr.. Bissell while she was on visit
to Buffalo. was beloved by him, recipro-
Gated the tender feeling and was married
to him.
Mrs. Bissell has since lived in a mag
nifcent mansion in Buffalo. and her en-
tertainments have been the talk of soci-
ETY. in the Bison City. She is charming
conversationist and observsnt hostess
and particularly attractive woman.
Devoted as Mrs. Bissell Is to the pleas
ures and amenities of society, she il
nevertheless a thorough housewife and
is never SO busy that she cannot find
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
Spelling a Good Story.

IAN ancient Persian king" said thu
doctor, "had brought before him a trai
tor to the throne, who. .sfter brief hear
ing, was condemned to be strangled.
"'Mercy q kingr cried the unhapp,
man.
".Ne. responded the king sternly
You have conspired against me, anG
You must pay the penalty with your life
The clock is now trembling ON the strok,
of 12. When it Sounds the hour 'yor
must bid farewell to earth.
"Quick as thought the prisoner turnet
to the clock. which stood by the throne
and with mighty push threw it from
its pedestal. and it fell with crash II
the floor.
81 bow to your will, o kingr b,
said calmly When this clock strikes
win die. and not before.
"As tribute to his presence Of mine
the king spared the prisoners life, ant
after brief imprisonment gave him hi
liberty"
quite interesting" exclaimed a lad,
when the narrator had finished.
Shows that there is nothing new un
der the sun" chimed in another.
"Humph-yes," said small, quie
man in the corner after the comment
had run their course. Very good story
and / hate to spoil it, but must do it.
WHAT" exclaimed the story teller.
Eyes, must do it. There were nj
clocks in ancient Persia, SO the prisone
could not have smashed one. "--Londol
Tit-Bits
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09


tered the ladies will be intrusted with
task equally difficult If less fraught
with importance to the general welfare
of the country
The lady who is better known in
Washington society than any other OF
the wives of the members of Mr.. Cleve-
lands cabinet is Mrs. John Ct. Carlisle.
Mrs Carlisle comes from an old and
noted Kentucky family. Her father,
John A. Goodson. was Covington's first
mayor. and also held important state
offices Miss Goodson was the undis-
puted belle of Covington when, at the
age of 81, she married a teacher in the
city public schools named John Griffin
Carlisle
. Two years later Mr.. Carlisle was ad-
Ritted to the bar. and within year was
elected to the Legislature. During that
time the sterling qualities of the woman
shone forth. and it is no secret that the
present secretary of the treasury owes
his political success as much to the en-
os his own undoubted ability.
Mrs Carlisle's social duties in a ma
fional way may be said to have really
begun when her husband became speaker
of the national house of representatives.
That she was a charming hostess, with
the rare faculty of making everybody
feel perfectly at home without any ap-
parent effort to do so. any person who
has ever partaken of her hospitality viii
..heerfully testify.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
Elsie,s Occupation.

It was in the Sixth avenue elevated
that one fond mother beamed upon an
acquaintance and said:
"Yes,, we are expecting Elsie home for
the holidays. You know she's been in
Boston prosecuting the study of music
all winter"
And the other woman never even
dropped her eyelids as she answered.
"You must be so very proud of her.
Not many girls of her age could ac-
cornplish so much. New York World
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
MRS. HoKE SMITH.

ants in Washington win be the same
who have been with her since her mar
riage.
Mrs. Smith viii have as guests next
winter several Georgia bellies, and 1t is
therefore safe to assume that her resi-
dence will be one of the most popular
in the national capital. The wife of the
new secretary is what would be called a
fine looking woman, and her good breed
ing is manifest at glance. She is very
charitable, as many poor person in AT
lanta knows.
Secretary Herbert has been widower
since 1886, but his household and enter
tainments viii be presided over by his
young and beautiful daughter. 1t said
that Miss Herbert, previous to her fa-
ther's elevation to his present position,
had attained greater popularity than
any other young lady in the congressional
circle. In manner she Is quiet and dig
nifed, bu. she knows how to entertain
and will probably be one Of the most
popular of the cabinet hosteeses. There
was an elder Miss Herbert, but she ID
| now married.
Mrs. Walter @. Gresham was born
Matilda McGrair. She was married to
the present secretary OF state in 1853,
| when he was q struggling young lawyer.
Her father was o farmer near Corydon,
Ind Mrs Gresham was never noted ~
an elaborate entertainer, her tastes hav.
ing always run toward quiet comfort In
! the home life. She Is the mother of two
grownup sons. Lucy LAWN.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09

Notice.
State OF South Dakota, OgBce Of Commissioner
OF school and Public Lands, Pierre, D. D., Jan.
a. 18g3 Notice 10 hereby given that on the 18th
day OF prii 1888, all the unsold school lands in
the county OF Lake will be offered for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder at the front
door or the court hOuHe In said couAsy. Said
sale will be held between the hours OF ten o'clock
O. m. and o'clock p. m. OF each day, until oil
the tracts Of school lands IN said county nave
been offered for sale. THOS: d. huTH
Commissioner Of school and Pablo Lands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
Notice.

State az south Dakota, once Of Commissioner
Of school and Public Lands, Pierre, .. d., dan.
81, 1Sg8--Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day Of April, 1893, all the unsod school lands In
the county 81 Lake will be offered for lease ut
public anction TO the highest bidder at the irent
door of the court house In said county. said
leasing win be held between the hours OF ton
o'clock o. m, and o'clock p. m. OF each day
until Gil tracts Of school lands have been offered
for lease. THOs: =. huTh,
Cummissioncr Of school and Public Lands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09
THE CABINET CIRCLE.
LADIES WHO WILL ADoRN THE NEW
ADMINISTRATION.

Personal characteristics Of tho Wives of
Secretaries Carlisle. Lamont. Smith, Oh
ney, BisseII and Gresham--They Are All
Typical American Women.
The wives of the members OF President
Ceveland's cabinet are more interesting,
and. in many respects, as important ma
tional figures as their distinguished hus-
bands. for while the latter viii for four
years steer the ship of state carefully
through any shoals that may be encoun-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-03-09

Time has strewn some gray hairs upon
Mrs. Lannon'S head, but these inexorable
reminders serve to heighten rather than
to lessen the attractiysnsss Of her face,
which literally beams with intelligence
and good nature. Mrs. Lamont has a
soft, sweet voice, which never becomes
harsh under any circumstances, and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-09-09
III Cstnui,c Congress.

CHICAGO, Sept. g,-This Ia closin
day 0i tuu national Catholic congtess
Judge Moran Of Chicago, chairman VI
the committee ON platform umOa wig
tue conclusions D.. tho congo no
scented report. 10 Tesilirms tue tt1.
lutious OF the Catholic cougtes- ui
Baltimore IN 1850, declares iIyht} 90
the pope audi TO he ltga., Arouul b
hop Satllli, inserting necessary iudn.
prnueuce iu the exercise OF HE mi -
sion; refers 90 the growing
uiEcnntrnt among tho wOiklus
clnssci; declares that the unl gGouuu
OF settlement is uu lhr hasis u q, % @
pope's oncycIical on labor that the d. nt
10 private owngrhlp ~ pro- crty aud
interdorcndeucc NJ Capital nud lab T
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-09-09
ATTACKED BY HORNETS.
Unpleasant Experience Of H. and DIS.
Holt Of this City.
the Latter Meets WIN serious ,cci.
deaf In nutterneid Canyon
Improving new.

Ncgs reached this city this marulng
ot mist unfortunate anu peculiar
accident which occurred iu But,orlol
canyon, Oluifrh range, THE county.
ou Thursday. The particulars ore ne
follow: About n week agj Mr.. r. II.
Mott u the Eleventh Ward, otcuf q q
propfleiOIe OF the Salt Lake Equitable
Coup, went Out 90 liIytrtuu where
no attended 10 the thrHliuu oi
ihis years grain cror. This tnsk over
he tU0k his family into the mountains
TOT an outing, with hunter Of
iflcndsi The entire party numbering
iWuuty'ouv penOua.
. the date named n general choke
cherry picking crusade was inaugu-
rated uud many baskets. pals anu
boxes VI thu wild Hnd lufcluuB ifult
were gathered. At tho iuspnCo OF "a
itioud Mt. aud Mrs. Mott re-.
paiiUI ca SPOT where they
we're Informed they could 90
tain us many elder borrics
NJ they desiruI. They found u Tree
heavily laden and proceeded nj otos
20 diyest the branches of berries, WHEN
Mt. Nutt suddenly discovered a nor
nops nest on one " the lupmosi buu hF.
An iuotaut later aui lie received q
sting on tue forehead from one Of the
vAsp- which caused him 10 fairly
SCREAM with ybiu, He cried out 20 his
" lie " run away, but before shc could
10 20 hornets sWutmvd forth from
their wood llfo habittion aud vlguf.
luzly attacked the unfortunate TERRY
pigkrrs. Mrs. Mott vas suvorelys,ung
and IA her almo.t lrenziod attempt TO
escape bltrleI Oh as fast ns it wns
possible Tor hcr o. gO,paying little or no
attention % what was buiOrs her. In
vudoAv0ring 90 protect her head Ruu
face from the vicious lnseCle, by
covering them with hUr arms, her
directly over ledge OF rocks
about Xix feet high aud below which
was a. gcri, filtny pucL Into this shp
iclii bruaking her light Log midwayibB-
tween the ankle anu knee,
attempting 10 rescue her Mr.. Not.
also Tell into the slough ana was unable
To cXtrioatc either himself or wife. lie
,ut up series OF cries which soon
brought ifionuB 10 thuir uBiistauce.
They were both taken out aud placed
IN wagon AMI driven 90 Fort HERR.
man. Here dry clothes were obtained
Tor them. Mt. Mott was OF injurei,
but his wife suffered considerably.
Later Sire. Mott was taken. to me
family farm house at Riverton, where
she T. now under the care of DR..
Rnu cher Of Yves, jordan, no set The
broken limb, uuI wnu says she cannot
be removed 10 her home IN this city Tor
at least five Weobs. Mrs. Mott Ia forty.
eight years Of Eye aud, luckily, Is ia
good Realth, aud Is reported M pro.
crossing nicely.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-09-09

no Refuses to Grant ANY Concessions,
10 ~ said.

10 ~ said.
WAsHiNuION, Sept. a.-PresiIent
Cleveland absolutely refuses 10 consent
10 grant any concessions In the silver
fight, says, the P0d. More than this
he viii not promise 10 n rrr 70 any
recognition OF lilvsr even should the
repeal bill be passed. This IL the sum
aud substance Of BILE position a. 70.
ported by senhlors who had conferences
with him yesterday. II has re-
newed the confidence Of the
friends ~ unconditional repeal, who
Assert uuwnveriug faith la tho final
passage OF tue measure. Wilh the uu-
dcTsluudlng that the PRECEDENT stands
ulOn tho platform, "GueunliiiOuul
repeal or nothing" the senators have
settled down Tor long Siege. In the
meantime the Democrats iu the Sem
ate, 60 CGruu4 for thulf p.uy, viii
make a careful canvass 10 see 80 votes
caunOl he secured Tor some uelsurr
That Will command nulllC,aut votes 20
insure passage. There Will be
plenty time to make this pull, Tor
enough Bpeeoh IL already Ia
cluiHo Of preparation % occupy
three OF tour weeks II needed. they
will not 10 delivered IN thor length
eltlrely, II at any moment the vons
necessary 10 the passage Of SOM con.
cession can be secured.