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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-23

BERLIN, Aug. 23-It is reported that
nine Russian warsnips viii leave Cron-
stadt, on Augus. q. Tor The Pac-1ic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Outer Family Reunion.

The Outer family reunion met at the res
idence of E. B. Kimes, in Shalersville, Aug.
9th, 1894. There were present sixty six rep
resentatives of the family, being present
from Garrettsville, Freedom, Hudson, Akron,
Charlestown, and Lockport, N. Y.
The weather was all that could be desired,
and the tables that were spread in the shady
yard were well filed with the luxuries of the
season, which afforded sumptuous dinner
for all. After dinner, o. r. Cooley, Pres't
of the society, called the meeting to order,
the minutes of the last meeting were listened
to, also letters from absent friends, after
which were rendered several recitations
also vocal and instrumental music.
Officers were elected for the next two years,
as follows: O. R. Cooley, Pres; James Dut-
ter, Vice Pres; Fred V. Outer. Sec. Mrs. J
W. Cooley, Treas. The next meeting will be
held at the residence of Geo. Outer, in
Freedom, o., the second Thursday in Au,
gust, 1895.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

A brilliant company of young men and
maidens were welcomed by their charming
hostess, Misses Witter and Chapman, at
Oakland, last Thursday, where amid the en-
vironments of wood and lake, one of the
notable social affairs of the season took place.
The occasion was the o'clock dinner party
mentioned in the PRESS last week.
There were S0invitations issued ,and among
the out of town guests were Messrs. Will and
Harry Wamelink, of Cleveland, Carl letters,
of Alliance, Mr.. Melvin, of Akron, Messrs.
Roger and Tim Miller, of Freedom, with
their guest, Mr.. Honnor, of New Bedford,
Mass, Harry Risk, of Ada Institute, Bert
Brainerd, of Mantua, Miss Gloeckel, of War
ren, Miss Minnie Thomas, who is visiting
Miss Winnie Thomas, of this city, and Miss
Jessie Powers, of Rootstown.
The costumes were very lovely, the colors
being light, white, blue and pink prevailing.
Miss Chapman wore white dimity with pink
figure and pink sash. Miss Witter appear
ed in dotted white NULL
The grounds cleaned with the multi-col-
ored rays of Japanese lanterns that lit up
the scene in fairy like radiance. A double
row of the pretty transpareneies was sus-
pended from the hotel to the dancing pavil-
lion, in which the supper was served, and as
the procession of mirth and beauty passed
along the lighted avenue, the neurological
conceptions of the high souled Greek seemed
thing most delightfully."- rational. The ta-
bles and room were exquisitely decorated in
white and pink. The corners of the pavilion
were bedecked with maple branches arrang-
ed in graceful arches, from the center of
which was suspended single japanese Ian
tern. Lemonade was served from lovely
booth near the orchestra rostrum during the
dinner.
After the guests had discussed the delica-
cies of seven choice courses, the party enjoy
ed the treat of an evening tour of the lake
in a neat little steam yacht, while the pavil-
lion was being cleared for dancing. Hum
phrey's orchestra of five pieces furnished
the music, and Terpsichore herself would
surely have joined in the art of her own spe-
ciol patronage had she been present.
The dinner was in farewell to their friends
before leaving for their sojourn in Boston,
mention of which also appeared in our last
issue.
1t was a brilliant and delightful affair.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

REv. S. w. MEEK advanced some very sens
ible and commendable views in his Sunday
morning sermon on THE Christian Name,
which are thoroughly in accord with the enlight-
ened spirit of this iconoclastic and progressive
age. He estimated at nil the so called distinc-
tons of the Christian sects, and made the point
that the claim to the Christian name must be
judged from the character. and not the moral or
doctrnal professions or associations of the in
dividual. Christianity, he said, consisted in
faith in the good God, benevolence to ones fell
low-men, and of personal righteousness, and it
mattered not where or in whom these essential
qualities were found, the individual possessing
them was Christian.
He gave very interesting review of the ORR
gin of the Christian name, showing clearly that
it was first applied in derision to the followers
of Christ.
He was unable to complete the whole line of
thought mapped out for the discourse, owing to
lack of time, and will therefore complete the
sermon next Sunday morning, by considering
the three essential tests of Christianity menton-
ed above.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
FLOOR |
'RlJGSS!
Smyrna,
Brussels.
Moquette.
Burmah.
And Other Styles Of
And Other Styles OF

All sizes and styles The ladies tell that they are
too zovezyw eve assure friends that they
ve1y very czaeap) We show them in orr Cloak Room
accessible by Eeyator)
We will be than pleased to have you come in
and look beautiful things. No matter if you do
not want to buy. We delight to show them thing
of beauty in the co7oaoisse1r loves to
show his works of art (Of it is added
pleasure to sell themD
We still doing large business in Ladies'
Ready-y7l0de Calico WrGppers. II you haYe not
seen them, come in and take look. Prces fS1.OO,
S1.25 and $3.50.
We open this week, full lines in beautiful yles
Black Silk Trimming Laces in Sets to match Special
fine line of Jet Passementre Trimmings in fine qualities,
from 1Oc to S1.OO per yard.
New things in Black and Colored Silk Trimming
Braids.
But-there is no We must stop.--We are
getting things every day.-Don't buy any thing
in Dry Goods till you
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Fire at BrinfeId.

Shortly after noon last Saturday, house
owned by Mrs. Darwin Smith, at Brimfeld
Center, was burned to the ground. The
house was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Darrah,
who were both away at the time, and there
had been no fire about the premises for two
days before, so that the cause of the blaze is
a mystery. A game of ball was in progress
at the time, and players and spectators did
all that was possible to extinguish the flames,
failing in which their efforts were directed
to saving the household goods. Everything
down stairs was saved, though, of course, in
a damaged condition, but it was impossible
to get out anything from the upper rooms.
The loss was covered by insurance, but
among the articles destroyed were some that
it will be impossible to replace.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
A Good Work.

The Board of Health and the Council are
rendering one of the most sensible and val
liable services ever realized to the town by
ordering and putting in sewer pipe along the
streets where open refuse drains have hith-
erto prevailed, imparting deadly stencil
along their course. The latest street to be
thus redeemed from the foul nuisance is
north Prospect, between Cedar and Bowery.
During the past three months over 5000 feet
of sewer has been laid, and the end is by no
means in sight. The people will not COM
plain because of such wise measures of
cleanliness and sanitary precaution.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
D. M. CLEWE ELL.
AUGUST Is, 1884.

Our Re6uJaz Summer Clearance Sale has been a
great during the past two weeks Notwithstand
ing the hot weather and dusty roads, store has been
center of attraction for buyers who have availed them
selves of the favorable opportunity supply themselves
with aW kinds of Dry Goods the very low prices
Our assortment of Summer Goods is still fair and
again call the attention Of friends the fact that
they can still find many things in all departments that
are of interest to every customer
During this Clearance Sale (Which propose to
continue through the month of August) will make
still lozOe7 prices all merchandise do not want to
carry in stock-N0tabIy huge pile OF short and long
pieces All Wool Dress Goods-a displayed in Dress
Department separate tables with the number of
yards and price marked each piece plain figures Come
in and look them over. It will cost you nothing You
may find just the thing for Dress Skirt or Fan
cy Waisr, or good thing for the Chidren's School
Suits. You will find
HI Wool Goods Worth 800, for 5Oc
75c. and SOC, 25c.
25c 4Oc, IS to 19c
DJT7If you expect to get any of the pLNn1s out OF
this of goods do latter yourselves that you
wait week two and then when you feel like it.
and get the best Oh mol That is not the way things
work in this day and generation the way it W1L
Uor just as our Shirt Waist Saeadvertised two weeks
ago-when we sold 81 90 and $125 Waists for 50c, and
5Oc goods for 25c. We put ad in the REPUBLICAN
and PRESS, Wedzesday-SaturdGy EUe found our
stock (amost 100 Wasts in the hands of delighted buy
ers. We had orders by mail from almost every town
and they still coming for the goods-but too late
We never make "two bites of cherry" and most of
our friends and k7oU that when advertise
good thing that they must be up and doing if they
expect to get inl
We have added New Department. to already
large stock-namey, beautiful line OF
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
William Mccormick Drowned at
Brady Lake.

Yesterday afternoon, William Mccormick, ag-
ed 21 years was drowned at Brady Lake. He
was una ble to swim, notwithstanding which, he
jumped into the water from the end of the spring
board at the bath house. This was about two
o'clock, and his body was not recovered until
between and o'clock The unfortunate young
water at that place. He was employed as Post
Office clerk in Wadsworth. Medina County, and
his home was near Navarro, Stark Co., where
the remains were taken for interment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

ming at the Methodist Church, taking for his
subject 1.-THE Present Phase of the Indian Ques-
ton" This evening Prof Jackman lectures on
row evening on Concentration in Education, >
both lectures commencing at o'clock.
These lectures free, and should be attend
ed by all who can do so.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Horticultural Society.

The August meeting of the Portage Co.
Horticultural Society was held last Wednes-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Hinman, at whose home
the meeting was held, had done all in their
power to make the occasion one of pleasure
and profit, and that their efforts in this di-
rection were abundantly successful can be
testified to by the large number who were
present.
The exhibit of flowers and fruits was large
and fine, the latter including numerous vari-
eties of apples, pears and plums. Among
the novelties was branch bearing 38 Lom-
bard plums, shown by Mr.. Cushman, of
Windham. Also basket of potatoes grown
from sprouts, by Mr.. j ohm Catlin. The seed
potatoes are brought into condition to sprout
late in winter, so that at early planting time
the sprouts are about six inches long and
have begun to throw out roots. These sprouts
are broken off close to the potato and planted
about one-haf in the open ground. Mr..
Catlin claims for this manner of growing
both earliness Che having ripe potatoes in his
garden this year June 15th) and all good
sized potatoes.
Reports given indicate that of orchard
| O41H pears Will Ut over dDuuuduB. VI
apples, plums and peaches there will proba-
bly, be enough for local use.
Mr.. L. B. Pierce, of Tallmadge, who had
been announced as essayist, was absent on
account of sickness in his family.
"A general discussion on subjects connected
with horticulture was indulged in for an
hour, to the instruction of many present.
4Sc. is low for wheat, but the following
prices are equally as low:
Mason's best Quart Fruit Jars 4sc. a doz.
Extra Rubbers &c. a doz.
Extra Tops Soc. doz.
double sheets best Fly Paper for 1Oc.
Good new Bushel Baskets 18c.
Big Yellow Bananas 15c. a doz.
Nice Flower Pots &c. each.
| Full size Hammocks 75c. each
Best Clothes Wringers 1925.
Pairs Good Socks for 25c.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
New Gases in Common Pleas.

James A. Rinman vs. E. L. Peters, Receiver of
the Shellhart Peters Co., of Kent. Replevin.
Eliza A. Fish VS. Austin Clark Fish. Divorce.
Willful absence.
Samuel Yale, admir-, VS. james H. Ramsdell ct
al. Foreclosure.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
A Bad Accident to an Old Man.

Last Friday evening c. A. Pitkin, who re-
sides on North Chestnut street, Immediately
south of the Shoe Factory, was thrown from
a load of hay which he was hauling home
from a lot on West Central Avenue. His
horse became frightened at tie cars, and in
the course of his rearing and plunging, threw
the old man off under the wheels, which
passed over him and fractured his left
thigh. 1t is very serious injury, and espe-
cially SO to an old man of rs years. DR.. W.
W. White was called, and with the assistance
of DR.. Spiers, set the broken member.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

FARMERS COOK STOvE,-Capacity to s
loaves; q inch wood, good heater; nearly new,
warranted sound; very cheap.-$1000
TWO-HORSE TREAD POWER, Stakeholder.
Buzz faw, inch Chop mill, 2 belts, cheap. Will
sell separate.
OIL STOVE, burners, oven, everything COM
plete; good as new, useful and attractive. SO.
THEODORE CLARK.
Campbellsport o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

Miss ARMSTRONG will be at home to give
Piano Instruction, except on Thursdays and
Fridays of each week, on which days she
will be teaching in Cleveland
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Marriage Licenses.

John Jacobs and Eldora I. Fox Brimfeld.
Franklin Baldwin and Addie Farr Bradley,
Mantua.
George o. Nortman and Lucy J. Steele, Deer
field.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

CARD OF THANKS.-I desire to express my
heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends
generally of this community, for the kindness
and generosity shown my dear companion dur
ing her long illness, and tender offices rendered
after her death. May God, who in His all-wise
providence called her away, strengthen and bless
you all, is my prayer. ]. NJ. KAY.
RAvENNA, o., August 18th, 1894
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Steam Coal.

We have it now in our bins for threshing
purposes.
Palmyra Lump Coal;
Palmyra Wash NJ
Hard Coal, all sizes.
Come and see us, or telephone SO.
A. H. HINE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

Last Sunday Excursion to Chautauqua
Sunday, August Goth, The Erie r. R. will
run it's last Special Excursion to Chautauqua
Lake, at $3.50 for the Round Trip. Special
Train will leave Ravenna at 1902 a. m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Another Sunday Train for Brady

Arrangements have been made whereby
the Salem special on the c. & P. road will
stop at Ravenna on Sundays. for the accom-
mediation of parties wishing to go to Lake
Brady. The train is due here at z; 45 a. m.
Wanted!
The farmers of Portage County to use some
of our genuine gypsum land plaster, for
wheat. 30 cts. per 100 lbs.
A. Fl. HINE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

NJ. J. Nicola has located in Bethlehem, Pa,
in the steam laundry business. His family
left for that place yesterday.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03

change, rather than IN q special war
fare upon individual corporations
because they take advantage OF the
favorable conditions established by
the national and state governments
for their management, and OF the
special and almost unlimited priVi-
legss which they enjoy. Human ma
ture is very much the same the world
over; and if some people do not ex-
ercise the spirit of greed to the ex-
tent that others do 1t is, in too many
instances, because of lack of oppor-
tunity rather than a lack Of dlsposi-
ton; and it is absolutely futile to
hope for the remedy Of railroad
abuses, or of the abuses practiced by
any corporation, so long as the sys-
tenn which affords the opportunity for
their practice is sustained. If Gov
ernor Robinson will follow the course
of the reform press carefully, he will
find that it has been and still is wsg-
ing unceasing warfare upon this
system, and his charge, therefore,
that it is blind and dumb Is unfair
and undeserved.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03

prices continue TO fall. Manufactures
continue to suspend. Men continue
TO be forced into idleness. Hunger
and want are on She increase. The
chsritably disposed are taxed beyond
their ability in many instances to
prevent absolute starvation. Nothing
like the present condition was ever
before known in America. When
government relief is proposed, it is
pronounced unconstitutional, and the
man who has the courage and the
humanity to propose it is denounced
as demsgogue, while the statesmen
~ continue to talk about tariff and
force bills. One of the "give-us-a
chance" parties is now in and the
other wants to get in. What do either
of them offer for the relief of the peo-
pie and the remedy of the evils that
aflict the country? II any person
should discover in the press of either
party a practical suggestion upon
this subject, we will regard 1t as a
favor to receive a marked copy.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03
IN GOLD COIN,

The farmer in Mr.. Cleveland's cab
met, who parts his name in the
middle, and who has been expressing
himself quite freely recently con-
cerning the farmers organizations of
the country, is one of the directors Of
the Merchants National bank of Ne,
braska City, Neb. The following ls a
literal reproduction of the form Of
note used by that bank, and it may
serve to enlighten the people con-
cerning Mr.. Morton's special interest
in having other farmers keep out of
politics and give more attention to
the potato patch. We have the note
in our possession.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03
THIS Is HOW IT WORKS.

The American Banker OF DeCem-
Der 20 quotes from an official report
showing the decline in prices of farm
products during the past year, and
says:
Or course these estimates are not infalli-
BILE, but it is safe enough TO assume that our
farmers and planters have secured 30 much
less for their products this year than last,
that, unleps there is general fall in prices,
their ability to purchase commodities has
been spprepiably crippled.
This is true beyond a doubt, and
this 10 the way it works: the farmer
receiving 30 much less for his pro.
ducts must buy less of the products
of the manufacturer and buy them
cheaper. The manufacturer, there
fore, must reduce the wages of the Ia
borer, and discharge surplus hands;
and this ls being done everywhere.
These men, either discharged or their
wages reduced, consume less or cease
almost entirely to consume the farm
ers' food products. The demand for
these is thereby reduced and another
fall in prices takes place. The sbil-
ity of the farmer to buy manufac-
tured goods is again diminished and
the demand for them decreases.
Another fall of prices Of msnufsC-
tured goods follows, accompanied by
another reduction Of wages. And 80
the process goes on both the trade
and the margin of profit of the
merchant, as we'll as the farmer and
the manufacturer, still falling. What
is wrong? Will our good republi-
can and democratic statesmen ex-
plain? Will they stop their sham
battle upon the tariff humbug long
enough to throw some light on this
subject?
During the recent special session
of congress we were told that all the
evils that afflict us were owing to the
Sherman law, and If We could once
get that out of the way prosperity
would once more dawn upon us. That
law is repealed. We state this as a
matter Of information, because we
opine that the people have not yet
been made aware OF it by the con-
seriousness of the promised prosperity.
Now the tariff is in the way and the
time Of this session m7st be- devoted
TO this hUmbug. In the meantime
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03
GOVERNOR ROBINSON ON FREIGHT
DISCRIMINATION.

Governor Robinson has written a
Coneratulstory letter to the Lawrence
Journal on account Of the publication
in that paper Of some criticisms upon
the subject of freight determinations.
In this letter he says:
Chicago is the great wheat market Of the
world, and especially Of Kansas, and regu-
lAtes the price Of our wheat, hence We want
20 get TO that point as ohepply "a possible,
avoiding all tolls at Kansas City or else
where. Mr.. Editor, did you ever see how
your patrons, che farmers Of Kansas, are
robbed between here aud ChicSgo3 have
before me a copy Of the Chicago 1nter-
Ocean Of December u, and / And the price
for wheat in the places named Chicago
No. 2 wheat, 63@6S% CsntS; New York, the
same grade, in store or elevator, 67X cents;
Philadelphia, 66 cents. As the price in New
York and Philadelphia is the same as at
Chicago, with freight added, IL would ap
pear that Il costs 10 transport wheat be-
tween these places, q distance Of 900 miles,
from three 10 less than Ave oents per bushel.
How 10 10 this side OF ChioRgop About that
date ! inquired Of one OF our milleEs tne
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03
LIT us HAVE NO SHAM BATTLES
PLEASE,

EADAS19l
The Farmers Tribune publishes q
Washington dispatch reCiting the &C.
hon OF the late silver convention at
the national capital, in which General
Weaver was a participant, where, il
Is said, an agreement was entered
into that all labor questions shall be
merged into the money question as
Che single issue upon which Popu-
lists, Knights of Labor, the Grange
and Farmers Alliance are to unite;
and the Tribune makes no editorial
comment upon the subject. Are we
to understand that General Weaver
and the Farmers Tribune favor such
q programs II so. it will be found
that not all of the PopWltSts will be
in line when the time for action
comes. As far as we are concerned,
we would much prefer defeat in
another election to victory that does
not mean anything. Settle the money
question as you may, leaving other
things as tney are, and no good would
come from it. The people, thinking
they had gained victory, and fail
ing to experience the relief anticl-
pated, would be more discouraged
than il defeated at the polls. We want
no sham battles or victories that will
be barren of results There must be
a complete revolution OF our social
system to make it conform to the new
conditions resulting from the adop'
ton Of lsbor-ssving machinery and
modern methods OF production and
distribution. The founders of the re-
public had no conception OF the
changes that destiny had in store for
this country, and the system estab-
lished under the primitive conditions
Of the early days is 10 no way adapted
to present needs. Is it reasonable
that progress shall be made every
where else and that government must
stand still9 It is folly to think OF it,
and it is equal folly to think that q
simple change IN our money system
will remedy the evils from which We
are suffering. Such a change in this
respect as the Peoples party de-
msnds unattended with other changes
Of far more Importance, would only
add to the accumulstlons Of capital
lists and to their power to further
oppress the people. We want none
oft.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1894-01-03

The labor unions of Kansas City
are going into politics for themselves.
This begins to look like business.
When the unions break away from
party machines and determine to vote
for their own interests, there will be
little difficulty, we apprehend, in get
ting the industrial forces of the coun-
try together on q platform satisfac-
tory TO all.