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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
NATURAL HISTORY
THE APE FAKIL Y.


The Monkey-BabOOn- Chimpansee-Idil-
less Apes -GorRa- OraRg O'raRg- Vol
iairSs Ape &c,
Authors on natural history tell us that
the ape is "A quadrumanous (four-handed)
animal, of the class mammalia, nearly
approaching the human race in anatomi-
cal structure. A common distinction
between the monkey, baboon and ape is,
that the first has a long and prehensile
tail, the second a short one and 1.-THE third
none at all, A more modern geological
definition, however, is, the genus ape, or
pdhecg, comprises those quadrumanous
mammals, which have the same number
and form ofteeth as man, and have neither
tails nor cheek pouches, This specially
includes the three sub-genera Of orangs,
chimpanzees, and gibbons,
Apes make greatuse of their fore arms,
hurling missiles with great dexterity,
and climbing trees aud passing from
limb to limb very nimbly. They do not
repose like other monkeys, by squatiing
on their hams, but stretch on their sides
like human beings. In walking they
have tottering, uncertain motion, and
make great use of their fore arms.
The chimpanzco resembles the genus
homo more nearly than does the orlng
outang, gorilla or gibbon, having the
Uranium broader in proportion to the
flce, smaller incisors and canine teeth;
and an inferior development Of the
jaws, thus giving it more human and
less beast-like head This animal has
additional dorsal vertebrr, shorter fore
arms and hand, longer femur, tibia, and
shorter foot. In the structure of the
chest, lOins, hands, nails and fingers, it
more nearly resembles man than any
other ape.
1t is supposed that Voltaire's ape was
a chimpanzee. The thumb is smaller
than that of man, and the foot is proper
ly a hand, with a thumb long, powerful
and capable of great extension. The
more frequently walks erect
than the other species. 1t is, however,
a hideous carricature Of the human
race The negroes are possessed Of
great fear and dread of these animals
Cuyier states that chinipanzees live in
troops, construct themselves huts of
leaves, arm themselves with sticks and
stones, and use these weapons against
man and animals, even attacking ele-
plants" AS they get old they become
more savage and ferocious, and, indeed,
more irreclaimably vicious. Such are
generally the characteristics of these
large and anthropomorphus apes.
For the benefit of our many new sub
scribers Of late, and by request, we
shall endeavor in our next issue to give
all our articles on Yoltaire's ape. These
articles have been running through four
or five numbers of the DEMOCRAT, and
have attracted considerable attention,
since it is known that in
Schaefer's Opera House is a good portrait
of Voltaire by French artist, and that
on almost every exhibition occasion, by
a little use of the Imagination and good
use of the eyes, one may see-THE
APE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

DIR. J. c HosrETTER, member of the
late Con. Con-, from this county has been
speaking in favor Of that extraordinary
document. Last night he was to speak
in Alliance. 1t is probable the Doctor
imagines he was one Of the fathers Of the
Constitution, and. like other fond par
ents, is trying to do something for his
sickly infant The Doctor will soon find
the child cannot survive. The Alliance
LOcal says, that, in Minerva, the only
friends and nurses the poor thing has,
are the Doctor himself, and the Babcock
Fire Extinguisher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THE veteran lawyers of the late Con-
stitutional Convention are numerously
out in favor of their bantling. They are
eHmEIatisg on it. Their pet, the new
Constitution needs help to save it. The
first position they may possible get will
be to sit as coroner's jury over it on the
10th. The only Canton lawyer who has
been stumping for the new Constitution,
is Louis Schaefer. and that is enough to
insure its DEATH We we're satisfied last
fall, when he took the stump as the Re-
publican champion, against William
Allen and the Democratic ticket, that
we were going TO elect-all which we
did beautifully. He continues his edito-
rial labors with the Repository establish
ment. We are in favor of putting him
on the coroner's jury on the New Con-
stitution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The only individual really and busily
engaged in addressing public meetings
in this county in favor Of The New Con-
stitution, is Mr.. Schaefer. Messrs. Pease
and lIostetter, who were the delegates
from this county; afe doing little or moth
ing. leaving the matter almost entirely
to the distinguished editor Of the RebOSi-
fO,y establishment. He got into great
favor with the RiPoiitoY folks last fall
when he labored with them so vigorously
to defeat Governor Allen and the De-
mocratic ticket. Itis thought Mr.. Schaef-
er is laboring thus with a view to become
the Republican candidate for Judge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY c0MluTTEE.

DEMOCRATIC COUNTYCOMAfITTEE
twill be seen that the new Democrat
ic County Committee is composed of ef-
fcient gentlemen from all parts of the
county. We hope they win be as sue
cessful this fall in organizing victory as
their predecessors were. Last fall, by
unsel6sh and thorough effort, the COM
mitsee, of which William A. Lynch Esq,
was chairman, aided by other devoted
and answering Democrats, redeemed
Stark county, and gave majority for
Governor Allen. We trust the new COM
mittee will work with similar and with
even better success. The only drawback
to our victory last fall was the defeat of
a couple of our candidates for county
Offices by close vote, wholly brought
about by that unprincipled, cavorting
trickster, LOUIS ScHAEFER, AO7V one Of
tie editors Of the Repository establish
meBk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THE following pleasant little items we
find in the last issue of the st. Glairsville
belmont County, Gazette: r r la.
"The Seneca Adpeniser says the new
Constitution will be beaten in Seneca
County by one thousand majority"
''The Barnesville Enterprise knows of
only half a Democrat who will support
the new Constitution n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

H N..H... .
ONE of the most satisfactory political
victories is that of Vicksburg. IT is in
the interest of honest administration
that the, party of honest government and
low taxes were successful, notwithstand-
ing all the threats and preparations that
had been made against them. This
party must have found a jealous support
among all independent citizens when we
state the fhct that the ordinary taxes in
that city amount to six and one-haH per
cent. upon the assessed value of all
property; and that the government Of
carpet-baggers and negroes, which has
now been overturned, had imposed upon
the city a debt equal 70 one-fifth Of the
whole aggregate # real and personal es-
tate. - go.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
DEMOCRATS, BE NOT DECEIVED.

@N@~~iA - C4f%A Ae't 80 49, ~O@|N~fN @@A~'
Our Democratic friends, one and all,
must beware of deception these days,
Certain interested parties are trying to
get Democrats to think that the New
Constitution and License are Democrat
ic measures. Remember, these ques-
tons are to be voted upon on the 18th
inst, next Tuesday, separately and with
out any party action having been taken
on the questions by either party. That
man, therefore, is no friend Of the Demo
cratic party who seeks to make them
party questions when they are not. We
know Of but one man in the country ca
pable of this sort Of trickery, and he is
one of the editors of the Re9oSitO,y estab-
lishment He was the principal Repub-
lican champion last fall, laboring to de-
feat old Bill Allen and the Democratic
ticket. His name is LOUIS ScHAEFER.
tThrce the brinded cat hath mewed
Thrice and once the hedge pig Whined,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

MARSHAL BAi.AINk escaped from his
Prison on. the Isle Of ST Marguerite, on
Sunday inight.nilHe passed from his
apartment on to the terrace overhanging
he cliff seiudsd the sentry and.by means
Ola f6pe descended 10 a boat IA vhitH
vas his Me and COUSIN, when the boat
was rowed to a steamer, Madame assist.
ing at the oars. The rope next morning
was found bloody, as though the Marshal
had slipped and tore his hands,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The strongest point yet made by the
lawyers in favor Of ratifying their Con-
stitutionis that it will cut off'half the ex4
pehses ofState elections by making them
sienaiai instead Of annual. Ifthe argu-
ment is good, whynot make them aeesH-
NAL and thus make the saving FIVE hun
dred per cent. greater2 Or, why not al
once elect all officers for life, and give
them power to appoint their successors
when any Of them shall make up their
minds to die or resign1 In this way We
might relieve the people of the expenses
of ELECTIONS altogether The pending
proposition to elect Supreme Judges for
ten years is but the forerunner Of such a
systeml
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THERE is some significance in the re-
mark of the Boston Journal that Govern
or Talbot will be renominated by the
Republicans, and that Mr.. Castor will
be the Democratic nominee. 1t predicts
that the latter will sweep the large cities
but the country towns will more than
make up the deficiency. 1t puts the
probable Republican plurality at 10000
to 1900. Why, it was only two years
ago that Massachusetts gave 10000 Re-
publican majority. When its own parti-
sans only claim 10000 or 1900 plural
ity"-which was its majority" last year
1t begins to look as though the Bay
State was going Democratic in 1874. 1t
may not, but we make the prediction
that General Butler viii neither be
elected Governor nor to Congress from
the Gloucester district. r'iHafi II )n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THE elections in Tennessee last Thurs
day, the 9th, were for county officers
only. The excitement was considerable,
owing to the Civil Rights bill entering
largely into the canvass. 1t was feared
the two races would come into collision,
but the election seems to have generally
gone off peaceably.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

SALEM always speaks, in or out Of
meeting. Anson Pease spoke there one
evening last week in favor Of the New
Constitution, and the way the Salem Re
publican dissects, shows up and chaws
up the Constitution and delegate Pease
is a caution to veteran lawyers" who
turn Constitution tinkers. SID r.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
VOTE HDOWN.

The proposed new Constitution has 50
many Objectionable features aboutit, that
we conceive it to be the duty of the peo-
pie to vote it down. That it will greatly
increase the taxes of the people is de-
MED by no one. Hon. Jos. NJ. Root, Of
Sandusky, who was member of the
Con. Con-, gives the figures to show; that
inthe salaries of Judges alone, the in
crease will be eighty-two thousand dol
lars the first year. Judge Humphrey.
vile also a member, from Medina, asserts
it as his belief, that the new Constitution
will add yearly to the State taxation from
two hundred and fifty thousand to three
hundred thousand dollars; ind the Aud
itor of States chief clerk has prepared q
statement showing that it will cost to adj
minister the State Government under the
new Constitution, in ten years, trO mil
lions and ahclf dollars more, than under the
present Constitudonl Vote it down!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A CANTON enthusiast, wishing to illus
trate the power of mind over matter,
stepped behind q mule and ordered the
beast to lie down. The mule didn't, but
the man did, and when he arose he re-
marked that there are always exceptions
to general rules, and that the one Just
witnessed was the most striking he had
ever observed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

BURGLARIOUs.-On last Saturday morn
ing about o'clock, a man was discover
ed by little girl, entering the house of
John Patton, through a window which
opened over the porch. Mr. Patton
was Immediately notified of the fact, and
started out to catch the man, whom he
saw walking leisurely up Market street.
Mr. Patton followed leisurely for short
distance, when the man started to run;
his pursuer did the same, giving the
alarm as he ran, and getting reinforce
ments. After protracted chase and a
series of hide-and-seek maneuVers, the
fellow was captured in the swamp near
the Union dam. At a subsequent hearing
before Mayor Shields he was bound over
to court in the sum of five hundred dol
lars, and in default of procuring bail was
locked up.
On Saturday afternoon Mr.. Walser of
Myers 4 Walser, found a man in the act
of robbing his money drawer. The thief
ran followed by number of pursuers of
different ages and sexes, who succeeded
in capturing him in lot on North Wal
nut street. He was sent to Jail to await
a hearing before the Common Pleas
court.
On last Monday Thomas Tracy sold
some corn to John Herbst, ofthe Jackson
house, which was stored in the stable.
Shortly after it had been delivered, Ira
cy was discovered with a bag, attempting
to steal the corn, with the probable in
tention of making second sale to some
other party. He was taken into the ho-
tel and messenger dispatched fOr. an Of
hcer, but before he came Tracy stole out
and ran for liberty, succeedingin making
his escape
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

LOUIS ScHAEFER Esq, now leading
editor of the Repository establishment
dissolved his connection with the Demo
cratic party in 1869, when serving as
County Commissioner. He had been
elected by the Democracy in 1867, but,
as usual, looking out for his own inter
est he was, in due time, sailing on low
ingly with his two Republican colleagues.
The election contest in 1866 was warm;
Severed candidates elected with Mr..
Schaefer in 1867 were candidates for re-
election, among them, John Steel for
County Treasurer But Notwithstanding
all this, with his accustomed iAfdshty,
Mr., Schaefer joined the Republican par
ty, and at once became the active mem
Der of the Court House ring. Last fall
our readers well know he was the active
Republican champion against Governor
Allen and the Democracy. Heretofore
we have forborne noticing Mr.. Schaefer's
course, and only state his position and
connection now, that he may not be able
to impose upon our Democratic friends.
We always detested unprincipled trick
sters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

IT is evident from the last RsSaai0I,
that one Of the editors Of that establish
ment is beside himself more insane than
Tilton, Or the immortal J. N. We know
not whether it is Bro. Bascotn, or our old
Operate cayordng friend, Louis Schaefer.
They are cordial upon the New constitu-
ton, and do not differ much on license.
All is very lovely, and the goose hangs
high, or, viii after the 18th inst. Which
Of them fayors Sunday licenseaF i.it
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

The Rspo1tO,y establishment, includ-
ing the distinguished editors, Messrs.
Schaeier and Bsseom, along with their
special ofiieglholding-on friends in the
L Jurt hgpse, are earnestly in favor Of
the New Constitution abomination. Those
not openly for license, sing mum fpo
As bees on howefs aightiDgly cease their hum,
50 politicians sing Il little mum. M ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

AN out door temperance meeting in
front of the Court House, on Wednesday
evening, was addressed by Mr.. Tyler of
Frankfort, KY, and Rev. Mr.. Russell of
Michigan. The audience in proper, was
attentive, and appreciative, but a few
roughs on the outskirts of the crowd,
sent up occasional explosions of pent up
beer, disgusting decency, and demonstra-
ting their low breeding and heathenish
manners. The cdnaiAe was hissed on by
his glass eyed Satanic majesty of the OPP
era house block, Lucifer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THE German Emperor has issued a
general order referring to the practice of
duellihg in the imperial arny.ll' The En-
peror does not entirely. prohibit It, ad-
hitting that In certain cases 1t isthe only
means Of yindicarng ones honor con-
sistent with the principles which ought
to prevail among officers. In no case,
however, Isl a challenge to be accepted
without reference to a regimental court
Iof honor, which is to report to the colo
incl to- decide fthe duel is to be admissa-
ble after attempting al peaceable recon
cilianon. In the eventof duel being
fought a-member Of the court of honor
is 10 attendain orderlto see the orGles Of
ingobserpeda'The EmperordiIecB
ebIonels Of regiments 70 rep6rt' any Off :
ieefs uAdef tllei9 ftolhmand whom they
mayRnd 70 tiigaIfte IN o quafteIs without
AcAnseG1 Such he wfsIfes to nave instantly
cashiered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
M4RRIED.

sCHlsLEY-DRIssBL--At Enon Valley. Penn.
sylvanlat on the 9th inst. by Harvey MeCown,
sci, all OF Canton, Ohio. ~ = 77f.77f --'1
. Ry authority Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsyl-
vanla: This is to certify that on the ffh day Of
August, IN the year Of our Lord 1874, before me,
Harvey MegoWn, one of the Justices Of the Peace
IN and Tor the county Of Lawrence, John Adam
sehisler!o OF Canton. Ohio, ana Mary Louisa Dris-
sci, Of TIE sand place having pllehted the solemn
VOWS y duty eqd qifectiOpl were by me legally
joined N marriage each Of them declaring them.
mont OF other lawful imuuiimdnirw rwh ereu6eof7I I
TIE said Justice OF the Peace have declared them
to be man and wife according to the constitution
and laws OF the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania.
In testimony whereof Ihaye ehereunto subscribed
the day and year aforesaid.
STALL HARVEY McCowS Justice ofthe Peace
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A RARITY.-A snow-white barn swal-
low was seen flying about in the neigh
borhood Of the North school-house, last
Saturday, by several persons. Some of
the boys tried to shoot the innocent little
inhabitant Of the air, but it suddenly
disappeared and was seen no more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A REPUBLICAN, organ accounts for the
result of the late elections on the ground
that the bulk of the Republican voters
in the South are black. This is murky
fact, and accounts for the election re-
turns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

SHoEsl Shoes! beautiful shoes, Shoes
that will make a mans feet feel so easy
are to be found at J.W. Henry's, No 81
East Tuscarawas street, cheaper than at
any other place in the vicinity. Don't
rush in, all at once, but go one at time
and be convinced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

TIRED OF A FAST LIFE.-0n last Sunday
Madame Good. former denizen of Can
ton, but more recently burden to Mas
sillon, after having been out on little
lark, was returning to her domicil, in
company with her husband, and when
crossing the river on the fremont street
bridge, she suddenly jumped off into the
water. Henry flew round and after great
exertion succeeded in fishing her out of
the aqueous receptacle. She declared
her intention was to commit suicide
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

BEAR in mind that J. w. Henry sells
only the best quality of boots and shoes,
at the lowest prices. Fits always war
ranted and satisfaction guAhnteed. If
you are open TO conviction call at No. 81
Feat TuscaraWas street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
A. McGREG0R, Editor.
CONGRESMONAL CONVENTION.

CONGRESSIONAL CONTENTION. i
The several counties composing the
18TH Congressional District Of 0hiOraFe
requested to meet in Convention at Alli-
ance, at o'clock P. NJ, on Tuesday,
Sept. Sth 1874 q put in nohiination a
candidate for Congress. Each township,
ward, or election precinct will be entitled
to onedelegate y and eachlofv the coun.
ties embraced in said district, will see
that a full representation is sent to the
Convention. ll
By the selection of proper candidate,
and the active eo-operation Of every
Democrat, and all who are opposed to
the present Republican policy, which has
prostrated the industrial interests Of the
country We hope to secure a represent
tative who will be an honorto the district,
and aid in the restoration Of our Govern.
ment to its former prosperity.
A. ]. PACKARD, I
VIM. A. LYNCH, Executive
THOMAS HAYS, T Committee.
J. H. WALLACE,
August 10th, 1874.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

TIE DEMOCRAT Is furnished TO subscribers at g
per year; 81 for six months fity cents for three
months, invariably In advance.
ADVERTISEMENTS, TO insure insertion, H'ua be
handed in by Wednesday noon.
Correspondence, containing important news,
solicited from all parts Of the county. Writers
name and address required on every eommuniea-
ton as private guarantee ofgoOd faith.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

A. NJ. PRATT, Republican nominee for
Congress, in the Toledo district, was
an advocate of Female Suffrage in the
late Con. Con. Female suffrage is only
another term for free love" '1g5N'l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

From present appearances in this part
of Wayne county, the New Constitution
will bave pretty large majority against
it.-0rryiAe Crescent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

GEN. j. R. SHERWOOD. M. e, from the
Toledo district was defeated forrrs7nom-
nation by the Republican CoafsAdon
held at Toledo on ihs 9th. A. NJ. Pratt,
of Williams county was nominated.
There was much confusion in the Con-
vention, and things are not lovely in that
Republican camp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

THE editorial worthless of the, Rsposi-
tory establishment are Messrs- Louis
Shaefer, Of the Opera House, and w. 7.
Bascom, late of the Mt. Vernon ReptbR-
can, the Xenia Gazette, Ohio STATE Journal,
DC The Opera man will help neighbor
Bascom along- He, the Opera man, is
trying to run both parties, and is Just
now getting along swimmingy! The
Republican rUosters crow Justify for him.
Brother Baseom will find his colleague
in the newspaper business very easily
lled,-when he has his own Kay We
once witnessed jack in a circus rode by
a monkey. The monkey held the lines,
and was wel-dressed,
y Hiseeat 10 was red,----------
f His breeches were bluRa N
With hole behind,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
Canton Far Gr0und,
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
August 18TH 1874.

TIE picnic Of the Safemakers and
LiedeFirauz at the Fair grounds on last
Tuesday was largely attended and well
enjoyed without exception.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13

IF. selling intoxicating drinks is right,
it needs no license-if wrong If should
have none. We should remember that,
when about to vote on the 18th. A ,,)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-13
wv CONSTITUTION TTcKEE.

Erase mas partof each votewhIch EOu donotaaxor
fsn. ~ FIRST V0TR. r llg y'rD Ia.
.,f r, For the New Constitution. 4 ~. trr,,.
Against the New Constitution
SECOND VOTE.
20 '1 ForMinority Representation r
10 Against Minority Representation.
rrr n.s THIRD YoTE. II -; -sr .f
For Railroad Aid.
, Against Railroad Aid
-' na - FOURTH VorEs t
ID rr .lcsFor License r.l .-a t.
a Against License
II one clause be erased, the other shatf be eoDDt.
ed. lfhoth clauses be erased or neither elause be
erased, that clause shall not Be counted \