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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

The Cleveland Vocal Society, Prof. Alfred
Arthur, Conductor, announces grand Mu-
sical Festival in Music Hall, Cleveland, on
the afternoon and evening of Saturday, May
18th.
This Society numbers in its chorus two
hundred carefully selected voices, and has
a national reputation, having taken prom
inent place in the musical program at the
Worlds Fair, Chicago.
The Boston Festival Orchestra (of Boston,
Mass.) numbering sixty performers, has
been engaged TO assist the Vocal Society on
this occasion, and the Society have also en-.
gagged five eminent soloists, namely: Miss
Rose Stewart, soprano Miss Gertrude May
Stein, contralto; Mr.. William H. Rieger,
tenor; Mr.. William II. Clarke, basso, all of
New York; and the celebrated pianist, Mr..
Martinus Sieve-King, who has played but
very little in this country, having lately
come from Europe, where he expects to re-
turn after filling his concert engagements in
Amerira.
The afternoon concert will consist of Sc
lections by the Orchestra and Soloists, and
every care has been taken to prepare pop.
ular and pleasing program.
At the evening concert the Vocal Society
will render "The Desert" (for male voices
by Felician David, and Berloiz' "Grand
Requiem Mass" assisted by Orchestra and
Soloists.
In the Requiem Mass the Orchestra will
be augmented by four Brass Bands and sew.
en- pairs of Kettle Drums.
The Vocal Society intend these concerts to
excel anything they have undertaken. 1t is
rarely if ever, that an array of talent like
the above is brought to Cleveland at one
time. The Vocal Society realize the growing
interest in music, and intend these concerts
to be instructive as we'll as interesting.
In the Chicago Tribune of July 18th, '93
the following notice appeared:
"Today the most important piece of mu.
steal exhibition will be the appearance OF
the Cleveland Vocal Society under its own
director, Mr.. Alfred Arthur, in the Music
Hall. This is one of the most ambitious and
reputable musical societies of the entire
country, and its performances will be watch
ed with interest by musical people"
No expense has, or will be spared to give
The Grand Requiem Mass equally as well if
not better than the performance of the same
work at the Worlds Fair, July 14th, '93.
Arrangements are being made with all
railroads for excursion rates on the day OF
the concerts, May 18th, '95.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

A highly enjoyable Piano Recital was lis
pany of invited guests, at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Armstrong, West
| Main street. A choice program was well
rendered by the pupils of Miss Armstrong,
| assisted by Miss Grace Armstrong, whose
violin accomplishments have many times
received merited recognition. Amid the re.
tinements and hospitable comforts of the
beautifully appointed home, contrasting
| April within and without, the guests were
doubly entertained.
Bess Torpey and Anna Heitzman had the
Introductory selection, a piano duet, "Dream
of Sunshine by Blake. They played in
good time and accord, and both have strong
firm touch that gives character and emphasis
! to their renditions.
, Ada Scranton exhibited good skill and in
struction in eau Revoir," by Lichner, and
Candor'' by Heller. Her playing is true
and expressive.
Edith Shultz in LIE Blink" by Dennie,
gave unmistakable evidence of a superior
| talent that promises we'll for her future.
Grace Armstrong then favored the compa-
ny with violin solo, Knyaniak," by Vie
mawski, with piano accompaniment. The
ability to interpret such a composition is the
highest evidence of genius and executive
excellence.
A duet, Mazurka, from Streaboy, reflected
credit on the accomplishments of Grace
Cummins and Minnie Hentz.
Bess Torpey rendered very satisfactorily
" Etude," from Wallenhaupt, and little Net
tie Shultz delighted her hearers with her
executionin Petite Waltz" from Hoist and
ga Little Cossack," by Kohler.
Agnes Mills, with her correct taste and
personal powers, exempliied some of the
best requirements of the piano artist in "II
Desiderio."
Nothing was better enjoyed AN the duet
jolly Players, from Maylath, executed by
Edith and Nettie Shultz. Their years do not
measure their musical attainments Edith
then played solo, Rhinelander," by
Splndler, followed by one by Agnes Mills
" Pcherzo," by Gade, and Chopin's valse'
op. 20, by Bess Torpey.
A violin solo, Reverie Dancla, rendered by
Grace Armstrong, completed the program
The recital was pleasing and meritorious
and both teacher and pupils have abundant
reasons for qualification.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
A Correction,

EDITORS OF THE PRESS: Please permit
me to correct an error. In the issue of your
paper of April 10th, an article appears that
does an injustice to body of earnest, loyal
women. The idea of Soldiers Monument,
instead of originating with the Cemetery
Association, has been discussed in Mcintosh
Relief Corps for long time, but they have
not seen their way clear as to the best means
of raising the necessary $4,000 or $1,000 to
procure suitable monument. With all due
regard to the Cemetery Association, ] would
say thatif the plans are all perfected and the
monument will be in readiness for Decora-
ton Day it is certainly without the knowl-
edge or assistance of the w. r. c.. They are
ready to cooperate with any organization
that will further the objects for which they
stand pledged.
ONE OF THE MEMBERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

home, where he has been since the adjourn
ment of Congress, says the Kentucky cam
paign appears to be, up to this time, more
talked about in Washington than in Ken.
lucky.
Hon. E. c. Wall, the Wisconsin member of
the National committee, is in Washington.
He expressed himself as follows about the
calling of that silver convention by the Hi
nois democracy this summer, to consider the
| silver question: " l don't see what they are
driving at, or what good can be accomplish
ed by such action. 1t ap .ars to me that it
is premature and unnecessary. Speaking
for what I believe to be the sentiment of the
democratic party in Wisconsin, I have no
hesitation in saying that the fiat silver craze
has no following with US, and it is not prob
able that it will ever have. Our people, and
especially the German element, are dead set
against any financial heresies."
Probably the busiest official in Washington
just now is Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller, who is engaged in making the in
structions for the collection of the income
tax conform to the decision of the Supreme
Court. He has the benefit of the advice OF
President Cleveland and all the members OF
the Cabinet, but it is a hard task all the same.
If there was ever more unpopular de-
cision of the Supreme Court handed down
than that declaring incomes derived from
rents and state and municipal bonds consti'
tutionally exempt from Federal taxation
nobody in Washington remembers it. The
question of the constitutionality of the re-
mainder of the income tax was not decided
the court standing to with Justice Jack
son absent on account of sickness. This
leaves the decision of the lower court, affirm
ing the constitutionality of the law, in force
but it also leaves a cloud over the law that
will remain until the question is decided by
the Supreme Court, with full bench sit
ting.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
Agricultural Society.

At meeting of Portage County Agricultural
Society's Directors, held April 18th, the Secre-
tary was authorized to have the sheds on north
side of Fair Grounds repaired.
C. R. Doolittle, G. c. Gardner and Lafayette
Smith were elected as Executive Committee for
the coming year.
8. E. Hanks and VIM. Bergin were appointed
committee to revise the Premium List of the
First Department; NJ. G. Spencer and VIM. Fox
the End, J. B. Knowlton the 3rd, E. W. Brockett
the 4th, c. H. Laubert and w. B. Nichols the 5th
and the President and Secretary the balance of
the Premium List. D. W. Thomas, VIM. Bergin
and the Secretary were selected as Speed Com
mittee for the coming year. E. W. Brockett was
elected Sup't of 4th Dept, in place of w. NJ.
Nichols, who declined to serve.
The next Fair will be held Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday, Sept II, IS and 10, 1895.
Adjourned for two weeks.
SATTTu
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
Fearless SkobeIef.

Fear" said the Russian Gen. Skobe-
left to a subordinate officer, must cease
when II man reaches the grade of cap
tain" Every officer under him was ex-
pected when the occasion came, TO lay
down his life as an example to his men.
Il must show my men how badly the
Turks aim," he said while standing us a
target on a rampant of a trench at the
siege of Plevna.
4 know how to cure him of exposing
himself" said soldier in the trenches.
The first time he jumps on the rampant
let us all jump after him."
They did so and Skobeleff, who could
not bear needlessly to expose his men,
jumped down.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

The following are the Crop conditions for
the Northern section of Ohio, as given in
bulletin of the State Board of Agriculture
for the week ending April 18th
Rains have been general and in some
counties the amount was sufficient to delay
farm work. Wheat has improved materially
and is getting a good start. Fall clover is
looking better in some counties, butin others
it was SO badly winter killed that the rain
had no material effect upon it. Oats are
nearly all sown, except in the northeast
counties bordering along the lake, where all
farm work has hardly commenced yet
Fruits are advancing very slowly on account
Of the continued cool weather, but appear tc
be in good condition, except peaches, which
look poorly. Flowing is well under way
but has been delayed some by the heavy
showers. Early potatoes are being planted
and gardens are being made. The sugar
season has ended, and the crop was short but
OF good quality.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

Charles Jensen, who lives ON Day street,
was arrested Saturday night by officer Good
enough, and after a prolonged resistance,
was lodged in Jail, with the assistance of a
wagon and two more citizens. Jensen had
been terrorizing his wife and the other fe-
male inmates of his house, driving them out
doors, smashing lamp and committing
various acts of violence, to the imminent
danger of the household goods.
The Mayor thought it good policy, in view
of the possible reformation of the fellow, to
let him off on payment of the costs, imposing
at the same time, a sentence of ten days in
jail, which, however, he was excused from
serving as long as he "behaved himself"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

Baggage Master Robinson, of the Ravenna
Accommodation, had a very narrow escape
from serious injury, to say the least, last
Friday. He was leaning out of the door,
endeavoring to look under the car while the
train was in motion, for the purpose of in
specting the brake, which was defective in
operation, when his head came in contact
with freight car standing on the siding.
Fortunately he was not dangerously hurt,
but huge cash over the eye and good
sized cut on the nose required the attention
of the company's surgeon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

Governor Mckinley has designated Friday
April Goth, as Arbor Day, and recommends
that School authorities provide for appropri
ate special-exercises to be held on that day
and if possible, trees be planted by scholars
The Governor truly says: The subject OF
the cultivation and preservation Of forest
trees has become one of great economic i'm
portance.;'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

Beginning April Goth, THE PITTsBURG
TINES will print every Saturday complete
exposition of the International Sunday
School Lesson for the day following. These
papers are the fruits of the best minds in
America devoted to Sabbath School work.
They are broad and non-sectarian in their
treatment, and THE TIMES feels confident
that this new feature will commend itself
strongly to that large and constantly grow
ing class which devotes its energies to good
worka
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
ONE OF THE MEMBERS.
Home Seekers Excursions South and
Southeast via Pennsylvania Lines.

VIA
Special low rate excursion tickets with twenty
day return limit will be sold March 5th. April
End and 3Oth. form ticket stations 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, 1895-04-17

THE price of oil has been steadily rising
during the past week, and a radical advance
in the cost of the refined article to the con-
sumner must speedily ensue if the increase
continues much longer. The Standard Oil
Trust started the movement, and Oil Ex-
change has been like bedlam turned loose
ever since. 1t is claimed it is because of the
scarcity of the product, it being alleged that
no new oil field of any magnitude has been
discovered within the past five years. 1t is
further stated that the stock of oil on hand
at present is 5000, 900 barrels, the daily pro-
duction about $4,000, and the daily consump-
ton about &C, 900 barrels. On the other hand,
cold timers" express firm belief, based, as
they say, on past experience, that it is sim
ply shrewd scheme on the part of the STAN
of new fields by outside enthusiasts, who are
tempted into the investment by the fancy
prices of petroleum, but who will realize
their fatal mistake later on, when a sufficient
new territory having been brought under
operation, the Standard will cut the prices
TO a ruinous figure, and then step in and
purchase, at their own figures, the new wells
that can no longer be operated by their COM
paratively short-pursed owners. 1t is, they
say, favorite trick with the Standard peo-
pie, who find it much cheaper method of
acquiring new wells than for themselves to
put them down. Time alone will tell which
is right.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
TIL DEMOCRATIC PRES.
Ravenna, Wednesday, April II, 1898

PEACE has at last been negotiated between
China and Japan, and an alliance, offensive
and defensive, entered into between the two
countries,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

JAMES w. SCOTT, chief proprietor and
editor-in-chief of the Chicago Times Herald,
died at the Holland House in New York
City, Sunday. He was one of the great
newspaper men of the country.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

Over and above the cheese which goes
down our own throats, there are manu-
factured 81, 900, 900 pounds for export.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17

THIRTY years ago, last Monday, April 15
Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest and
grandest characters in American history,
died. His memory will be forever enshrined
in the hearts of the nation for whose preser-
vatlon he devoted his best thought and ener-
gies, yielding up at last life itself, on the al
tar of redeemed and purified country. A
simple character, and yet as great as the
great Republic over whose destinies he was
called to preside. Immortal memory! I'M
psrishable namei
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-04-17
MATCHLESS BARGAINS
FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE
ECONOMY Is WEALTH.

Garden Hoes, Rakes and Shovels.
Best so foot Cotton Clothes Line--.-...-.---..1Jc
Fishing Tackle.
We make specially of Fine Garden Seeds
A very good Thread, 200 yard spOols-..--...2c
25c. Towel Roller
8 and 10c. goods in great variety.
60 best Clothes Pins
20 yards Fancy Shelf Paper for--...----------5c
5 and 10c. Glass Tumblers now. --.----.-4c
25c Curry Combs uoy............ .............-.1Qc
Butter 10c. and up
Best Writing doz-
! School Supplies in great variety.
Base Balls, Catching Gloves, Rubber Balls.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
BEING DISTRIBUTED.
Morrison County's Portion of
the Grass Seed Hpproprla.
ton arrived Monday.

The portion of grass seed which
Morrison county was entitled to un-
der the Ferris bill, $3.50 bushels, com
posed of several varieties, arrived
Monday and was stored in the
LafOnd store building ON First street
for distribution. The amount re-
ceived is nearly % per cent less than
asked for, which is due to the fact
that the applications exceeded the
amount of the appropriation
($45 ,OOO) by several Thousand dollars,
but as the seed was purchased
cheaper than was expected at the
time of the applications, the rcduc-
tiOnsin the seed will be considerably
less than Is per cent. The original
amount asked for by Morrison
county was 1852 which was cut to
$2,754, which invested in seed
amounts to $3.50 bushels.
Commissioner LaFOnd has charge
of the distribution and will give to
each of the POI applicants who were
allotted seed by the board vi county
commissioners the amount to which
they are entitled upon the order O1
County Auditor Ellenbecker.
Some who were greatly In need
OF this seed failed to make applica'
ton in time to receive allotment
and some provisions may he made
for them later.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
Teachers Elected.

A regular monthly meeting OF the
board of education was held Satur-
day morning, all the members
being present.
1t was decided to mold the COM
mencement exercises on Thursday
evening, May 30, at the court house
hall. At this time the Minneapolis
quartette will be present and render
several vocal selections.
At Il previous meeting Misses Ash
ley and Shepherd were reelected
and at this meeting the following
named teachers were reelected: Mrs.
Elizabeth Baxter; Misses. Mary
Meyers, Carrie Barlow, Jennie Carey
Jennie Brown, Katie Meyers, Alma
Covey, Cora Leroy, Lillian Hayes,
Velma Cramb, Bessie Cambell, Mar
garet Fehr, Margaret Gable, Nellie
Hill. The new teachers elected were
Misses Josie Lewis, Mary Greed,
Minnie McCrery, May German and
Grace Oviatt. There is one and
possibly two teachers yet to be
elected.
A number of bills were allowed by
the board.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
KILLED I'm n WELL.
Hbnxr Goret il Smothered In q
Well at Oak Ridge.

Friday evening news OF the sudden
death of Abner GOrst, a well digger
in Oak Ridge, was brought to the
city. Mr.. Gorst went into Il well to
clean it Friday morning, and about
IL O'Clock when down twenty feet
the well caved lin and the unfOrtu-
nate man was buried under six feet OF
earth. 1t was impossible for men to
go into the well at that time so they
had to curb it from the top and it
was several hours before they could
commence digging. At about three
o'clock they found him, but he was
dead. Coroner Trace was notified
but as it was plainly an accident, he
did not deem an inquest necessary.
The deceased was a single man
about 81 years of age and had fol-
lowed the business Of digging and
cleaning wells for a number of years.
The funeral will be held on Sunday
afternoon at 9 O'Clock from the Con-
gregatiOhul church.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
n SMHLL BLAZE.
IN Oil Lamp Set Too Near
Boxes the Cause of 1t.

About IL o'clock Monday night
the store of Van Baalen Bros. In
Flynn block ON Broadway was dis
covered to be ON fire. An alarm was
turned in and the flames were soon
extinguished as they had not made
Roadway. The damage is slight but
had the fire been allowed to burn a
few moments longer the store build
ing would have been badly damaged
and the stock ruined.
In the back part OF the building
there is a platform raised about
eighteen inches and on this the lamp
was setting and close to n pile OF
wooden boxes. 1t was one OF these
that caught fire from the lamp, and
it WAS an excellent place for a fire to
get Il good start before being dis
covered.
There was SO, coo Insurance on the
stock and when it was placed the
representation was made to the
agent that the stock invOiced over
$9.oUO.
Next morning as soon as the in
sur,urr men learned of the fire all
of the policies were cancelled.
Mr.. Flynn, the owner Of the build
ing, was quite wrnthy Friday and
roasted the agents TO: writing
$G, 600 insurance on the stock which
he claimed was not worth that much,
while the agents responded in Ian
guayc which was somewhat uncom-
Elementary to Mr.. Flynn's tenants.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
Under New Management.

VIM. Won DOmarus, who recently
purchased the Columbia hotel. took
possession Of his property Monday
and the business Of that popular
hostelry will be continued without
interruption Mr.. DOmarus is an
experienced hotel man, having for
merly run the Little Falls house, and
hotels at other points in this state,
and will undoubtedly keep the CO.
Iumbia up to the high standing it has
attained with the travelling public.
Mr.. Lindgrcr. who has been pro-
prietor for the past two years, ana
to whom is largely due the Column
bias present popularity and good
patronage, will move for the present
into his new house on Seventh avenue
southeast. He will not. however,
remain out of business long, and has
his eye upon a very desirable loca-
ton for u hotel in this city, and ex-
poets soon to be back in the hotel
business.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-10
BUNCOED.
n Morrison County Girl is
Swindled Out of
$4,000.

The news has just reached this city
of a swindle that was recently per-
petrated upon Miss Hannah Flicker
who was formerly domestic in the
family of w. A. butler.
Miss Flicker and her brothers,
two of whom are residents OF Pierz,
came to this country several years
ago, and last fall they were notified
that an estate in Germany was to
be settled and it would be necessary
for one of them to go home. 1t was
decided that the girl should go, ana
she left soon after. On the voyage
she met very pleasant gentleman
who made himself quite agreeable,
and to him she cOnfided her mission
to the old home in Germany. lie
became more interested in the girl,
told her of his wealth GU on both
sides of the Atlantic and finally pro-
posed marriage. He was accepted
and the wedding took place at her
home. The money, about S2,9OO,
was intrusted to his care and he
was instructed to pay each or the
brothers 5000. They left for Amer
lea and at bremen lie told her that
he had purchased two barrels OF
wine for her brothers. He got her
on board the ship and told her he
must go ashore to see about billing
the wine. Since that time she has
seen nothing of him and landed at
New York with ticket to Durand,
Wis, but no money. She reached
Durand and is still there among
friends.