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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24


The funeral of Mrs. Jos. S. b. Swain, held
last Thursday afternoon from the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Robert Smith, on
Cleveland Avenue, was attended by large
company of friends and former associates,
whose privilege it had been to know her in
such intimate relationship during the many
years in which Ravenna was her home. Her
friends were only numbered by her acquain-
tances, for she had sweet and gentle spirit,
and heart full of goodness and amiability,
that endeared her to everybody.
The sorrow of the bereaved husband and
parents is shared by the community at large
of which she was an honored and useful
member.
ADDIE E. SMITH was born in Ravenna, o.,
August 80, 1858, being the second child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smith. She was reared
and educated in the place of her nativity,
graduating from the high school with the
| class of 1878. She subsequently taught a
term of district school, and then took po-
sition in the graded schools of this city,
which she held up to the time of her mar
riage with Mr.. Swain, which took place on
June 80, 1881.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swain lived in Ravenna for
about three years, and then moved to Brock
port, n. Y, going from there to Lafayette
Ind, where they resided until 1887, wher
they moved to Sidney, Ohio, where she died
She left no children, but had taken little
niece, the child of her deceased brother, who
| died about fifteen months ago, to raise.
She was a member of the Presbyterian
Church of Sidney ,and in all things conform
ed her life to the precepts of Him whose
words ever illumined her heart and directed
her ways.
| Brief services were held in Sidney from
the home, at which the members of the K
P. Lodge were present in body. A dele
cation from Ravenna Council, No. 376, r. A.
met the sOrrowing husband, mother and sis
| ter, at the train, and the casket was tenderly
borne to the home where she had spent 81
many happy years under the parental roof
The floral offerings were very numerou
and very beautiful, speaking the Language
of the hearts deepest emotions, and the sen
timent of the love that forever cherishes th
memory of those fallen asleep. Among then
was large cross sent by the Hermit Club o
Sidney, of which both Mr.. and Mrs. Swail
were members; large pillow of cut flower
from Summit Lodge No. so K. P, and nu
merous other floral tributes from Sidne
friends; also, several floral pieces from Ra
VIENNA friends.
i Rev. Andrew Wilson preached a yer
comforting discourse, and the Ravenna Nal
Quartette rendered the music of the service
The remains were conveyed TO Mapl
Grove Cemetery vault, to await disposal i
her final resting place.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24

of public opinion and that must be vigorous
ly welded by the papers,
Hon. DOrman B. Eaten, OF Ohio, who
claims to have drafted the civil service law,
and who was the first Civil Service Commits
sioner, is in Washington. He paid the Presi-
dent high compliment when he said: For
the courage President Cleveland has shown
in executing this reform. for his faithful ad-
herence tc the law, he is deserving of the
highest praise. 1 am republican, but on
this question, as in his brave stand for a
sound system of currency, Mr.. Cleveland
has shown himself such true patriot that
all questions of partisanship are lost sight
of, and he deserves just as much credit from
Republicans as he does from his own fol
lowers"
Attorney General Olney has filed a brief
with the Supreme Court against any rehear
ing on that portion of the tax declared to be
unconstitutional by the late decision. If {
rehearing is granted by the court it vii
hardly take place before October.
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.~~AS-s
CHARLESTOWN.

APRIL %. Last Friday barn owned by John
Holden was burned. Mrs. Ennis, the lady living
ON the place, had started fire to burn brush OF
rubbish in the yard, when some burning hbel
was carried to the barn by the wind. Neighbors
succeeded in saving some machinery A small
quantity of hay was consumed. No insurance
Rev. Miller and five other delegates from here
went to Akron Friday to attend the E, L. Con.
vention.
Rev. Porter, of Atwater, conducted memorial
services last Sunday, instead of Rev. Jones, as
announced. Rev. Donaldson, of Florida. sent a
tribute Of thought, which was read and inter
ested all present.
Mrs. Bigelow died Friday night, after long
nd painful illness, of infammatory rheuma-
tism. Her funeral was held Monday, at the
house, Rev. Miller officiating. She was taken to
Marle Grove vault, and on Tuesday taken to
Ricilfeld for burial She was born in Cananda-
qua, n. Y, in 1923, and for nineteen years has
lived here. Four children, two sons and two
daughters, survive her. Her sons live III Rich
field
One evening last week large number of the
friends of Mrs. Lizzie Knapp assembled at her
home for sugar eat. A fine supper besides was
carried, and plates laid for about forty. Itwas
quite memorable occasion.
tton Falls and returned, Sunday afternoon. Mr..
and Mrs. Clement Hatfield, from that place,
Sundayed with H. C. Hatfield and family.
Many of our farmers have their oats sown and
gardens are being plowed. The fine weather is
rushing the spring work, even unto house-clean-
ing One man remarked at the postoffice, he
was going to take basket and start out and not
return until the house-cleaning was done, as he
had no taste for that topsy turvy renovating.
Nfr. Gibbons. of Ravenna, is frequently seen
on our streets. He is connected with the Han
die factory which is ready for work again.
The farm of the late J. W. Hatfield, south of
the Center, was sold last week to Mrs. II. 81.
Thompson, H. c., and E. W. Hatfield; consider
alton 81 ,536.
Sheep shearers are busy and some have fin
ished.
Re-. Donaldson, of Clarcona, Fla, writes:
"Corn is being cultivated, beans growing nicely
melon and cucumbers are up, and tomatoes in
blossc. II; peach blossoms all off, and oranges
wouIj be if there were any uIUssoms to appear"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
Excursion to the South

The Erie R. R. will sell Excursion tickets to
principal points in Kentucky, Tennessee. Ala
bama, Florida, Mississippi, North and South
Carolina Dates of sale Margh 5th, April md
30th. Rate one fare for Round Trip. Good to
return 30 days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
Home Seekers Excursions South

Home Seekers Excursions South and
Southeast via Pennsylvania Lines.
Special low rate excursion tickets with twenty
day return limit will be sold March 5th. April
End and 3Oth. form ticket stations on the Penn
sylvania Lines to points in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia. For details, apply to nearest Pennsyl-
vania Line Ticket Agent, or address F. Van
Dusen. Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24

In times like these, the safety of the ma
lions future is immensely fortified by the
presence in the Executive Chair of level
headed far seeing and firm minded President.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24

AK. MCCLURE, editor of the Philadelphia
Times, had verdict of $4,000 returned
against him in libel suit in which ne was
defendent and ex-Mayor Smith, of the Qua
ker City, plaintiff.
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FOR SALE!

80 ACRES off from the west side of ,he farm
of George Eckert, late of Charlestoyn, Ohio
Soil is CLAY loan Small sugar camp: % : 10 II
barn. Price !, 100. Call on or address
H. b. DICKINSON, Executor.
Rayenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, cotton mills have
advanced the rate of wages ten per cent.
The Wilson bill has come to stay until it is
replaced by one of lower rates.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
HOUSEKEEPERS
who are delicate,

who are delicate,
ru d ow n, OF
overworked, and
those who suf-
fer from back.
ache, headache,
dragging-down
sensations in the
abdomen, and
m a ny 9th e I
symptoms of de-
Tanpemeut of the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
Excursion to Michigan Points via
Erie Lines.

The Erie r. Il. will sell Excursion Tickets t.,
a large number of points in Michigan, " ay 7th-
Tickets good for return 20 days. Rare One Faro
for Round Trip.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24


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AERMOT0RS
$50 SIS

three way fOrce pump All dealers should have get t
TO sell at that price. AL Aermotor Te
following will appear galvanized steel
tanks at 2 cents per gallon They shrink leak rust
Rsr make water taste bad. AeFmotoF Co., ChIearo.
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MATCHLESS BARGAINS

Garden Hoes, Rakes and Shovels.
Best 80 foot Cotton Clothes Line.......i5c
Fishing Tackle.
We make specially of Fine Garden Seeds.
A very good Thread, 200 yard spools........2c
25c Towel Roller 1Oc
8 and 10c. goods in great variety.
65 best Clothes Pins or.......................5c
20 yards Fancy Shelf Paper for...............5c
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bulIeF anu u y
Best Writing doz.
School Supplies in great variety.
Base Balls, Catching Gloves, Rubber Balls.
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Glasses? Glasses
If you are interested in the condition of you
eyes, call on the noted
DR.. w. T. ADAMS,

who is an expert in the profession. Eyesight is
precious, more so than any other special sense.
The Doctor has treated within twelve months
more than 500 cases CT all forms of eye trouble
and errors of refraction, such Glacloma, Ul-
ceration of the cornea, Granulation, and all dis
eases arising from impure blood. Have you ever
stopped to think how many people are blind
through their own neglect and carelessness in
not giving their eyes proper attention in time?
You now have the opportunity of consulting one
who gives all his time to the tretment of chronic
eye trouble Thousands are wearing glasses they
think suited to their eyes, but which do not cor
rect their trouble Spots before the eyes, infiam-
nation, Granulation, w mixing, trembling spells,
various nerve and brain affections, Cataracts,
burning and smaTting of the eyes, etc, entailing
not Cnly positive injury to the sight, but untold
misery and blindness.
DIR. ADAMS makes examinations that few
in this country can make. He has instruments
with which he can examine every muscle and
fiber in the inside of the eye. He can tell in an
instant after examining your eyes whether he
can benefit you or not and will truthfully say So.
He also straightens ,Cross-eyes without cutting,
by a new and novel method of his own. Call
early, and be examined free.
All lenses are ground by actual measurement
to correct the defect iii eaca eye.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24

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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-24
Matter Of Interest,"
Mrs. DR.. Harkey Adams B Dr.W T. Adams
will Visit Rayenna Thursday, May %.
OFFICB, ETNA HOUSB.

MRS. DIR. HARKEY ADAMS wonderful dis
coveries and great success in the treatment of
diseases peculiar to her own sex has Greater
wcnder and admiration throughout the country
and stamped her as the great benefactor to he'd
sex of the present day. The best physicians and
surgeons are daily sending her cases from all
parts of the country. Gases which they cannot
cure she
RESTORES to PERFECT HEALTH
in a few weeks, or months at most, and her Office
parlors are always crowded with patients from
the best families, wherever she stops, and her
visit to this place will afford the ladies of Por-
tage county a rare opportunity to consult this
most eminent lady.
MRS. DR.. HARKEY ADAMS was educated
especially for the medical profession. Her faith
er being well-known clergyman, she had many
advantages early in life, and inherited those
high moral sentiments which have marked her
great success throughout her professional life.
While Mrs. DR.. HARKEY ADAMS makes a
specially of female diseases and diseases of chill
dren, yet she treats all diseases of the Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys. If afflicted, call and see her
1t is strange that ladies of America have
not long since demanded lady physicians in this
country, as well as the ladies of Germany, France
and England, to treat the ailments peculiar to
their sex and their children. a. every lady must
know the skill and sympathy of an expert lady
physician and mother. in these caSeS must ac-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
MUST BE OF GENTLE BIRTH.
Pages Mt European Courts, Their Pay and
Their Gorgeous Uniforms.

Their Gorgeous Uniforms.
1t is only at the imperial and royal
courts OF Europe that "tho pretty page
with the dimpled chin" so sweetly sung
by the poet, and who constituted ono OF
the most picturesque and romantic fea-
lures of medieval times, still survives.
Royal and imperial pages range in age
from 12 to 10 years. They are appointed
by the sovereign, enjoy pay, prorogatives
and perquisitc, much us do the grownup
attendants on royalty, and arc ascribed
certain definite duties. Gentle birth is the
first qualification for the post of royal
page. At the courts of Vienna and Mu-
mich an ancestry of no less than 16 gener
atoms free from any plcbeian strains on
either fathers or mothers side Is required.
In Britain and Russia so long a nobility
is not demanded. The pages Of honor in
the court of Queen Victoria arc generally
tho sons of distinguished officers of the
army or of high dignitaries of the royal
household.
These boys receive $500 year each,
and when they have served period of five
years each is presented with commission
in the guards. On state occasions they
wear gorgeous uniforms OF blue and silver
Besides serving on such occasions they
have to devote certain number of weeks
every year 10 lnOTe private sbINlCe ho
Windsor or at Osborne. One of their chief
functions is to bear the queens train when
sho holds meeting of tho privy council.
Tho queen is rigid in her etiquette and
never presiGes at councils without wearing
her long black silk court train
At tho court of Berlin the pages figure
at all state ceremonies clad, like those of
England, in blue and silver, and at tho
court banquets they stand behind tho
chairs of the royal and imperial person.
ages These pcrsonagcs, on rising from
the table, sometimes address n few kindly
words to tho boys and present them with
sweetmeats from tho epergncs These pages
are chosen only from among tho best look
ing boys of the School of Cadets, nearly
all the members of which arc Of noble
birth. At the court of st. Petersburg the
corps of pages is sort of imperial school
where n number of lads, sons of noblemen
and state dignitarles, both civil and milf
tary, are educated at tho cars expense
and under his supervision. On attaining
the eighteenth year they usually obtain
commissions as officers of the regiment Of
Chevalicr guards. -pearson's Weekly.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

One of the best stories told Of Catalani
is associated with an occasion when ut
Weimar she was placed next to Goethe at
a fashionable dinner party. Catalan
knew nothing of Goethe, but being struck
by the fine appearance of the poet she
asked tho gentleman on her other side
what was his name. THE celebrated
Goethe, madam" was the reply. "Ah,
yes. Pray on what instrument docs he
playi" was the rejoinder. He is not q
performer madam. He is the renowned
author of 'Werther. " "Oh, yes yes, re-
member" said Catalani, and, turning to
the venerable poet, she addressed him,
"Ah, sir, what an admirer l am Of 'Wer-
therl'" A low bow followed in acknowl-
edgment.
''I never" continued the lively lady
81 never read anything half so laughable
in all my life What capital farce it is,
STRIP Madam" said the poet, looking
serious, @ the Sorrows of Werther' afarcef"
"Oh yes. Never was anything SO exqui-
sitely ridiculous, +" rejoined Catalan, still
laughing heartily. 1t turned out that the
lady had been talking all the whilc Of a
parody of "Werther, 3" which had been per
formed at one OF tho minor theatCrs Of
| Paris. But fancy the modification OF tbs
| poet!-Cornhill Magazine.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

Ex Governor Reynolds, of pardonlng
fame, is still In prominence. He wants
e., 600, for extra services to tho state,
Dare we wonder (amoug ourselvGs).
whether that most HoSoEtuiE party of
all parties according to Every EVENING"
has paid him for tile extra serylces he
rendered them, (Which same services did
not result as the Democratic managers
bad anticipated by pardonlng all the
Democratic heeiers and blacklegs 10 New
Castle and by appointing tho 1000 deputy
Sonstablea9 You know it must have taken
quite little ,ne for the OK Governor to
sign those I.aents, and, as he wants
10 DO paid Tor eAtra services to the sta Q,
We wonder whether the Democratic
party paid him for his extra services to
them. But should our beloved and EIII.
ABLE contemporary. Every Evening. tell
us differently We, Of course, could not do
otherwise than agree with 1t. But
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
IRWIN ON THE STAND.
The Discretionary Pool Operator Explain
His business Ventures.

The Discretionary Pool Operator Explains
His business Ventures.
PITTsBURG, Feb. 15.-The sensational
feature of the Irwin trial yesterday was
the calling of the defendant into the wit
ness box. Irwin was most self possessed.
He had been in the army, and was mus
tered out as major of cavalry regiment,
He then went into the oil business, but
retired to embark in the manufacture of
glass. Then he went to Chicago and OPP
Grated in the grain market, but went down
in n crash that carried so many into ruin.
He resumed the glass business, but
grain speCulating was more to his liking,
and he opened an office in this city. He
detailed his business operations and his
remarkable successes until the run was
started on him in October During tho
run he paid out on demand over $3.50, 900.
He could not stand the pressure, and was
compelled to stop paying.
He told how his losses were caused by
the raid made upon his business, and init
mated that the chamber of commerce and
some savings banks officials were rcspon-
sible for his business ruin. He said more
than 100 people offered him money after
he had closed business, but he did not
take it.
When he left Pittsburg on Nov. he
made no concealment of his destination
and did not go away with the intention Of
avoiding any suit. He had accounts will
three firms in Chicago His losses with
these firms in October would aggregate
SIhOnn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

In order to promote the purity OF eleo'
tlons two men who registered AleRaAy
have been convicted anu sent 10 PR
son. while the man VINO created arc"
10 the third district oil the twelith ward
knocking over limp and narrowly as
capped destroying tho ballot box, ls allow
ed to got of without any punishment
whatever. We ID not know, but we pre-
sumo That The Democtallc Steering eoh'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
---eloop TIME.

Across the vale the floods are out, 9
The foods are out with rush and rout
Across tho world the foods are out,
The land is in the sea,
And round the oak tree that displays
The bronze bright head in wintry days
The roaring current swings and sways,
Shouting his song of glee.
And landsmen now are Waterman,
The robin. as the water hon
That makes her nest in reed and fen.
The robins gone aaoat.
The wind that rocks him to and frc
With soft cradle song and slow
Pleuscs him in the ebb and flow,
Rocking him in boat.
Flotsnm and jetsam whirling by
The bridge where lovers meet and Sigh
Tho whirling crows flap wings and cry
And praise themselves that they
Have built their homes one story each.
In the tall masts of elm and beach,
And them no swelling food can reach
Till all the world be gray.
Tho westward waters, cool, serene,
Mirror the sunsets gold and green
A road of fame and emerald sheen
Broken to million lights.
The eastward waters take the moon,
Clad in tho pearl from throat to shoon,
Whittier than any lily in June.
She scales the heavenward heights.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

1t was an old fashioned spelling class
that is tho little girls were standing In
row. spelling and defining" and the
visitor was looking on.
Jewel, said the teacher, and one lit
tie pink checked maid spelled it correctly
and then gave the definition, Gem. 3"
On that word it happened that the teach
er departed from her usual custom.
"How does a gem loukt" she asked.
"Whnt is gem2'
The little girl did not know. The en-
tire class looked puzzled Finally one
lassie frightened and raised her hand tri
umphantly. When she was called on. she
almost sang out" in tho excess of her
zeal:
"a little cake baked in gem panl'-
Youths Companion. ..#."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15
HAYwARo's DEFENSE OPENED.
The Insanity Plea WIN Not be Uscd--wru
Prove nm Abb,


Prove an Aitbi.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. l6.--It was the de-
fense's turn in the Hayward murder trial
yesterday, and there was eager curiosity
on every side to learn what tack Mr.. Err
win and his assistants had elected to pur-
sue. The defendants demeaner upon en-
tering the court room in the morning was
positively jubilant, and he looked the pic
ture of confidence. He nodded to some
lady friends, and then, espying his mother,
went up to her and said: ''Good morning,
little mother" and kissed her upturned
lips. Before court opened he found time
to tell the reporters that the report to the
effect that he had remarked '"rhey are 60
ing to hang me" was absolutely and un-
qualitlcdly false.
In his address to the jury John Day
Smith called attention to number Of
things the state had promised Mt tho out
set to prove, and which it had not done
1t had not shown that Hayward had Sc
cured all of Miss Ging's money, as she had
q balance in the bank at her death; 1t had
not shown that he had gone riding with
her the Wednesday and Sunday evenings
before the murder, as promised.
The sweatbox method of wrlnginR so
called confessions from BiiEt and Adry
hayward were auNerteu 10 IN uehuncla-
tory terms. The defense admitted that
Harry was n gambler, but asserted that he
was now on trial for murder, not gamb'
ling.
1--WE believe" said Mr.. Smith, THAT
Harry Hayward is much more sane than
Adry. Now, gentlemen. you will natur-
ally ask What Is the theory of the de
fense?' Gentlemen, the defense has no
theory. Theory has hung many an limo
cent man. We are net compelled to bring
in here the guilty party. That is the duty
of the state, and they are paid for 1t. We
shall prove an absolute alibi for that al
legged meeting between Blixt and this de
PENDANT on Hennepin boulevard from be
tween 1880 and O'Clock"
The taking of testimony for the defense
was then begun, but nothing of great i'm
portance was developed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The senate in
executive session rejected the nomination
of Augustus Iealey to be collector Of the
port Of Brooklyn, and Of w. NJ. Campbell
to be United States marshal Of Minnesota,
and confirmed the following: Brigadier
General Thomas Howard Rugcr, to be
major general Postmasters - Lemuel
Mathewson, ut Aveca, n. Y; Frank d.
Jewell, at Cattamaugus, N. "; Daniel Il.
Kcan, at Cumberland, Md. ;Abram Claude,
at Annapolis, Md; John B, Swccny, at
Hagcrstown, Nd; ]. Miller Bloom, at
Clarified. Pa