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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
MRS. TAYLOR's HALF-DoLLAR.

Mis-. Taylor-we will not be more definite about
her name-came into the Hour office on Wednes.
day to purchase a copy Of the paper, and minded
the local a silver dollar.
AS a dollar in change or in any other shape is
rarely found in a printing off 1e, the following
conversation ensued
Local-Haven't you anything smaller than this,
madam
Mrs. TN; l haven't nothing bat a silver
half dollar, which l wouldn't par. with for any
thing.
LOcal-HOw's that.
Mrs, T,-Well, I'll tell you. You see when my
grandmother was a baby and getting her teeth
she used to bite onto that half.dollar. My moth.
er used it the same way and so did I, and my
daughter and all her children. Now I've gotit
back again and am going to keep it as long as
live.
Local-It must be quite a curiosity.
Mrs, T,-SO 1t is. Do you want to see tn
The local did want TO see it, and Mrs. Taylor
handed 1t to him. One glance was sufficient. He
quickly handed it back and rushed out to get the
dollar changed, He was gone a long time and
came back flushed and out of breath. He handed
the change to Mrs. Taylor, waited until she had
gone, and then rOared with laughter.
The half'dollar was dated 1856
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

The British Quarterly Review for April, Just pub
lished b. the Leonard Scott Publishing Co, IL
Barclay St., N Y, treats Of a great variety OF sub.
jects. Henry Larkin gives a theory regarding the
origin Of the earth and moon. COnceiving the
possibility Of the earth having been thrown of
from the sun, he suggests that the moon may
have been, In like manner, projected from the
earth, and supposing that this theory were scien.
tidcally established, he is prepared to point out
the spot whence 1t might have been uphesYed.
Alex H. Japp gives an account Of Wilckel-
mann's life aud works, his struggles with poverty
and his tragic death. Modern Architecture is
severely handled In an eudeavor ITO inform our
readers of the nature and profession Of an 'archl.
teCt," Along article on English Prisons, signed
F, Arnold, is followed by a description OF politi
cal parties in Russia, and Of the nature and
meaning Of Nihilism, by John Rae. There is al.
so ian examination Of the nature and power Of
clrcumstantial evidence and of the principle 8
upon which Its Cogency depends" and a review
of the political history of England for the past
six years, besides the usual notices Of new books
The periodicals reprinted by the Leonard Scott
Publishing Co. al Barclay Street, N. " are as
follows: The London Quarterly, Edinburgh, Vest
minister, and British Quarterly Reviews, and Black
mods Magazine. Price, 81 a year for any one or
only SIS for all, and the postage is prepaid by the
Publishers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
PREDEsPERNATIoN.n

An old time Baptist preacher OF this cjtv WIN
has just retired from active gospel work, but still
keeps a firm eye on the faith, has lust had a little
experience with a Golored man that causes him 10
think very seriously.
Meeting the colored man, the preacher said
Dave, II you don't bring that saddle home III
have you put in j4il."
What saddle is ye ferrin teri"
The one you stole from me-"
"Parson, fore de Lord, l nebber stole yer sad.
de-"
Yes you did. l saw you when you took 4! of
the yard fence I believe I'll have you arrested
anyway"
Look hear, parson, you's an ole Baptis', ism
yerY"
Yes, and I'll send you to the penitentiary.v
well, so is l; and now ketch the pints ez I gin
EN- ter yer. DAris Ies' so many saddles in this
worp what is ter be stole, and dar's les so menny
men what is to steal desc saddles. Dis is predes :
pernation. Now, II yer saddle happens to be one
OBJ de predisposed ones, an l happens ter be one
OBJ de d~redisposed men, kin / help hit7 Oar was
Judus, for instance. He couldn't help 'trayln' de
Savior, kase de Savior said Judus, sop in dis dish
an go an tray me- Hit wasn't Judus's fault,
kase he was one Of de predisposed; SO 'terded
from de foundation OBJ de worl'."
II don't want a religious discussion, Dave. It
isn't the saddle now that l care so much about, 1t
is that you told me a lie In saying that you didn't
steal IT,"
"Well, den, parson, s'pose I takes back de lie an
keeps de saddle?'
"A lie once told always stands. You have lied
to me you %scoundrel, and believe It Is my duty
to have you arrested
"Parson, dar's Jest a certain amount OBJ lies to
be told in dis wOrl', an Of [ is one OBJ de men what
is predisposed to tell one OBJ desc llesIhits not my
fault and l can't help hit"
you go now andiget that saddle, or I'll swear
out a warrant for your arrest"
IN do de bes' l kin, parson; but dare's les a
certain amount OBJ stole saddles ter be returned
in dis worl, 81 I'se one OBJ de predispnsed men,
an l bIieVe 1 is, you'll fine yer saddle hangin'
on de yard fence bout sundowl dis ~ebenin'."-
Little Rock (Ark) Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
DartetU.
VARIETY SCRAPS.

Lies go by telegTaph-the trHth comes in by
mail three hours late.
The sun umbrella is always in demand by the
daughter Of the house.
Pennsylvania capitalists are investing largely
in Virginia iron mines.
Obige people to pay as they go and the MAORI.
ty of them would go slow.
After the Presidential Conventions the dark
horses will probably lecture.
1t takes a powerful athlete to successfully wres,
tie with the early cucumber.
The making of precious stones in France has
increased vastly Of late years,
A Boston man has made a piano from stone,
and report says Its stone is very sweet.
A Nevada Indian is going through life with the
beautiful name of Drifting Goose,
Thea wish Of Miss shoddy; "Ohl how I wish l
could drown myself in a stream of pearls"
Nothing is wholly bad says the Salem Sunbeam
Even a dark lantern has It's bright sides.
The excessive profanity of a testator is put for
ward in a Springfield will case as proof of insan
ity.
In her morning garments a woman looks
~pensive; in silks and Satins she becomes expen
sive,
The young king Of Siam is much feared by his
subjects. He is a harem, scare EN- kind o. anon
arch.
THE end crowns The work" in most things,
but in base ball it's the beginning Cincinnati
Commercial,
Weston says that pedestrianism ia played out In
the United States he. will dispose Of his legs
cheap.
The Whitaker investigation will probably last
all summer. Experts in penmanship are being
called,
Curious paradox Indians spend third Of
their time at their lodge, yet they never have the
hiccoughs.
The Government of Turkey is so poor that they
think OF sending the Sultan over to America to
lecture.
No promenade, however smooth and level pos.
sesses such a fascination for deaf people as rail.
road track.
People who can't make a living In America
should go to England where they will never be
without a sovereign.
The Utica Observer says that "he who gets on Is
best off" We presume the Observer refers to an
excursion boat.
Englishmen don't go much on divorce, but
they never refuse a chance to run away with a
sister.in.law.
The first swimmer drowned this season was an
Ohio man. How that State hangs on to every
thing Boston Post. I'd
Lovers who never quarrel and demand them
letters and photographs" back are not taking real
solid comfort.
Aman in Herklmer att mpted to smoke q ham
the other day and burned his house down. Moral
Smoke tobacco.
No wonder the Chinese are rushing East. Wash.
ington Is just charged to the muzzle with dirty
linen. -Phid Chronicle Herald.
Whisky at 81 05 is above par, but the fellow who
takes 1t in generally gets below. Moral-never
try to corner whisky" by drinking 1t; If the wits.
ky don't go down, 800 to l you will.
A Detroit chemist is experimenting on a ICON.
science pad, )" and Is IN hope of bringing out some,
thing which will make a thief so restless that he
will be forced into leading an honest life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
POOR GRAMMAR BETRAYED HIM.

Prof, Thomas, recently connected with Butler
University, was noted chiefly for his exactness in
the use Of Vernacular. One night he was awak.
ened at an unseemly hour by discerdant sound
Of midnight revelry from The direction OF a stud.
ent's bedroom. Dressing himself hastily he hur,
ried down the hall, and after a few knocks on
the bolted door to enforce silence, he called out
Hi, you fellows in thereI Can't you make less
noise ?"
who's out there2" was the response.
"It's me-"
"Who are your
professor Thomas"
You're a liar, You can't fool us. Thomas
woul have said, 1t ISL Come on, boys, Just
once more,' And the strains Of Landlord, fill
the flowing BOWL p resounded through the house
till daylight, The affair was never alluded to by
the Professor Evening AuburniaR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
A U HUSBAND.

"Did you wipe your feet on the mat, Fred, as
you came In ~ "Well, no, 1 didn't, deary, I
thought" THAT'S just like you; coming right
in on this bran'new carpet without once thinking
Of the labor 1t costs to-" But 1 thought, my
own one" Eyes, l suppose you did think, but
not as you should have, or you wouldn't have
come in such a muddy day without wiping your
feet" "But th~oughL-there, now, let me finish
1 thought, you know, 1t would do If l wiped my
shoes on the mat, and deferred wiping my feet
until I'd shell ed off the outside wrappers and
there was a towel handy" Alas for the eva.
sionI She could forgive him all but that.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

The Committee on Political Economy Of the
Detroit Lime.Kiln Club announced that they
we're ready to make their monthly report, and
being told to take the role the Chairman wiped
off his mouth and said;
DE subjeck givin' 10 dis committee to mangle
was: A it wicked TO go to a circus?' We has
given de subjectde widest range of investigashun
We went slow and stopped a good many times
befO' de snaix an de wax fggers, We interview,
ed de innocent child an de hargened villyun.
We tackled men on de street an we talked to
women frew de telephone, AFTER due an pash.
lent investlgashun dis committee am pleased to
report dat it am a unit on de follerin' pints
81. It's wrong II you crawl under de canvas an
git cotched at it,
10. It's wrong If you need de money to pay
funeral expenses,
"8. It's wrong II de clown git off any Jokes less
dan twenty vars old,
"a. It's wrong II you go home an tell your wife
dat de lodge was workin' on de ninth degree a.:
you couldn't git away.
"On ginersl principles de committee feel to So
dat de pusson who can't go to a circus an keep
de good from mixin' up wild de bad an hurtin'
his gineral system had better be done up In soft
rag an laid away whar' de mice can't nibble
him"
The report was accepted as the sentiment OF
the club.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
IT'S BUT THE CAT.

When reused from meditation
By some noisy d%isturbation
III ones natural inclinat on
To ex lain: "Oh, what was that2"
AT first you're all confusion,
Then you think 1t a deluslon,
Then you come to the conclusion
That 1t must have been the cat.
When a father o%verhearing
A farewell IN terms endearlng
'Twlxt a young man, disappearing,
And his daughter thinks 1t pat
To demand an explanation
Of that sound like osCu,ation,
She replies with hesitation,
That it must have been the cat.
When at midnight sounds appalling
Like the noise of some one falling,
And a voice in anguish calling,
Makes your heart go plt-a.pat,
You're sure It's burglars breaking
In your door, and YOU lie quakIng
And shiverlng and shaking,
When 1t only is the cat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
Not all the kings horses,
Nor all the kings men,
Gould work up the Grant boom
For third term again.
Richmond lind Independent

Silence is golden. Aunt--"Has any one been
at these preserves" dead silenCe) Have you
touched them, JemmyP" Jemmy-"Pa never lows
me to talk at dinner.
One Of the things which money brings,
Besides self Rdulatlon,
Is a front church pew with an excellent view
or tn entire congregation.
-HdckeaSdck Republican,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
A PROMINENT CITIZEN OF BEL
LAIRE, OHIO, ARRESTED ON THE
CHARGE OF ARSON.


Bellaire, o., May I'm october, 1879, the dry
goods store Of Mrs. Henrietts Miller, In posses.
sion Of W, H. Tallman a lawyer, as assignee, was
set on FIRE by an incendiary, and the large stock
entirely ruined. Yesterday Mrs. Miller caused
the arrest of Sol l. Miller, her husbands brother,
charging him with having started the fire. The
testimony at the preliminary examination, which
took place last night, was Of a highly sensational
character. Max Miller, husband of the woman,
testified that Sol had tried to make him believe
she was unfaithful to him, and had tried to In
duce him to poison her. He also alleged that he
had carried on systematic course Of embezzle-
ment Of goods and money while employed as his
wife's agent and manager, and deposited the
spOils with his brother,
John Turner, a German, testified to having
seen Sol leave Mrs, Mlller's premises Just before
the fire. Mrs. Miller and her daughter sWore to
the same thing, Sol and his family swore that
he was at home asleep, and he also introduced
evidence to shOw that instead of his being In
debted to his brother, the reverse was the case.
Both the parties are prominent merchants OF
o m years standing, and the case has created
somewhat Of a sensation, The arrest was made
on account of a recent falling out and the bring.
ing Of several suits and counter suits OF 9 civil
nature, 81 Miller was left to answer to the
charge at the next term Of the County Court
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

Here, John, don't eat those crackers up"
Said she with a hateful snap;
They're some l saved on purpose
To put in the baby's pap"
well" said John, edging for the door,
And reaching for his hat,
what makes you so CROSS about 1t, then
Amt l the baby's pap o.
-Keokuk Constitution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

The long and short OF It-"what IS CentsA
pound for Sausages2 Why, 1 can get 'em down At
schmldtS for 20 cents" well, den, w didn't
yerY' "'CSuse Schmidt was out Of EN-" we'll
Nv l was oWit Of 'em sell EN- for 20 cents, too"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

Good nature, like a bee, collects honey from
every herb,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

and Appreclating what is good wherever 1t may
exht-[Goethe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20
Road Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that a petition will be pre-.
scented TO the Commissioners Of Stark County, Ohio.
~ their next regular session, beginning June LIST, A.
ID 1851, praying for the establishing and locating of
q county road In Plain township, Stark county, Ohio,
which Is described as follows: Beginning at q point
IN the county road known as the Daniel HOll road In
Plain township, Stark county, Ohio, at the middle
line OF se iSnSn four 0 In said township; thence north
Balr, deceased, Abraham Lantzer. John SNYDER and
solomon +; Snyder, q distance Of one half mile near
ly due north and south through the center Of said
section four ana between the southeast and south
west quarters OF said section to the intersection Of a
county road running north. That the public conve-
nience and economy demand that guch road he es-
tahlished and located.
Canton, o.. April q, sO.ew A PETITIoNER,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

Never does a man portray his wi character 80
vividly as in his manner Of portraying another's,
-[Richter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-05-20

A PETITIONER.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-02
State Correspondence.
Rrnn6rh.

Decoration day was observed with unusual ceremony in Branford, the light rain of the day before settling the dust and making the day bright and clear. Four p. m. was the hour appointed for meeting at the Town Hall to distribute the flowers, and for two or three hours previous the young ladies worked briskly to arrange the wreaths, bouquets, etc. The procession left the Town Hall for the Congregational church in the following order: First came our worthy postmaster as marshal then the veterans, Is in all, under Captain Ely; then the Columbia Brass band ; then large number of children, two by two, each bearing some floral offering. In the church the band occupied one side of the choir gallery, the rest being filled by young singers from the Congregational and Baptist band and familiar tune by the choir and congregation Rev. MT. Hill introduced MT. Hammer, the orator of the day, who deliv- cred a very pleasing and appropriate dis course. The Rev. MT. Smith also made a few remarks very suitable to the occasion and which were evidently appreciated by the au- dience.
 After singing America in grand chorus of choir and congregation, the procession was reformed and marched through Maine and Montowese streets to the cemetery. The display of flowers was very. fine, and all the graves were fully decorated. There was some fine singing at the graves by male quartette consisting of Messrs. Brainard, Hill, Smith and Bartholomew. In the even- ing the Hon. B. G. Northrop gave lecture in the Town Hall to large audience. The band was in attendance and played a number of selections finely. Mir. Phi1o Hall made some remarks in his usual happy manner.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-02
State News.

The potato bug has made his appearance in large numbers in the vicinity of Stratford
 An effort is being made to form gas com pany in Wallingford.
 On Sunday evening the Robert Raikes centennial anniversary was celebrated at Music Hall, South Norwalk, by the South Norwalk Sunday schools. Despite the storm the large hall was crowded with attentive listeners.
 Sunday evening the Boston boat train was stoned as it was passing through the village of Danielsonville. The stones passed through the windows of two of the cars, striking a passenger in the face sitting on the opposite side of one car, badly bruising him. One of the stones, picked up by a brakeman, weighed nearly quarter of a pound.
 In returning from Danbury last Thursday a member of Go. B named John Held, of Bridgeport had a frightful experience. At Branchville 8 number of soldiers left the train to get some water, and as the train started off again they ran to get on board. Held in some way fell or missed the step, swung to one side and dropped between the cars and the platform. Captain Betts, of Go. F, witnessed the accident and at once pulled the bell rope and stopped the train Everybody supposed the man was killed, but he was found alive and unmutilated the toes of both shoes were cut of as if done with a knife, the flesh not being torn. He was somewhat bruised, however, and in con- siderable pain, and it was feared that he had received internal injuries
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-02
GuilfOrd.

The praise service in the Third church last Sabbath evening was conducted by Dr. l.. P. Bennett, of Christ church. and Rev. Mr. Taylor, of the North church, and the music rendered by members of the different church choirs and the New England band. The ad- dresses and music were good, interesting and appropriate.
 MT. c. Spencer Foote, whose demise has been anticipated for several weeks past, died on Saturday evening last and was buried from his late residence at p. m. on Mon day.
 Monday was observed here as Decoration day and all business was suspended. Delega- tions of Parmelee Post, G. A. R., visited Leet's Island and Nutplains in the forenoon and decorated the graves in those cemeteries At D. m. Parmelee Post, escorted by the New England band and the first platoon Connecticut Light Artillery, proceed ed to the pedestal of the. soldiers monument on the Green and to the west and east cemeteries in the order named and there completed the ceremonies of deco ration. The addresses were deferred until D. m. in Music Hall, where a large audi ence listened to the reading of poem (writ- ten by Rev. R. H. Tuttle) by Deacon H. E. Norton and addresses by Rev Mir. Taylor, Rev. Dr. L. P. Bennett and members ot Parmelee Post, G. A. R., interspersed with music by the New England Band.
 Rev. George w. Banks, Beverly Monroe and Miss Mary Monroe, of Guilford, sailed from New York for Europe in the steamer Egypt on Saturday last.
 Albert H. Benton, one of the Guilford l boys who was sick after the encampment al Mantle in 1868, has not been able to dC any work since that sickness, and his prospec | for the future is not considered encouraging June 1St.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-02
The RaiIrORdS.

The Norwalk Gazette says :-''We are posi- lively assured that the project of building the Parallel road is being vigorously pushed, and will be brought to a successful consummation in due time. The building of great railroad necessarily takes much time. Statements about the breaking of ground, etc., at any specified time have not been authorized by the man agers. We are informed that the surveys, etc., are being completed, and will soon be presented to the Railroad Commissioners for approval Mir Bacon, of the Board, is now out West, but will soon return, his plans having been arranged with 8 view to being present when the surveys were submitted. A large sum of money will be deposited as soon as the plans are accepted, when the right of way will be purchased and the work of construction commenced. While we have these positive assurances to cheer the friends of the road, we are not of the number who imagine the work is to be done by magic, or electricity, and we are satisfied to wait req sonable length of time for the managers to perfect their plans and put the same into execution"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-06-02
BirninRham.

Rev. J. B. Thrall, of the Derby Congrega- tional church, delivered memorial sermon Sunday morning, which was able effort. G. B. Bradley buried his sister Sunday af- buried brother.
 | Rev. Mir. Peck of the M. E. church, Bir
 mingham, delivered a memorial sermon 1 Sunday to the G. A. R. and ex-soldiers | which was so well received by the soldiers that it was almost impossible (although in { l church) to keep back the applause. With out any request or instruction Mr. Peel
 monument. About $20 was collected l It was very affecting when he read the roll o1
 honor of those who were killed in action and
 died from wounds and diseases.
 Mrs. Henry G. Hurd buried her mother 1 aged 81 years, Sunday afternoon. tramp called at Mrs James Fields, l Derby, Sunday afternoon, while the family were attending the funeral at Mrs. Hurd's and requested something to eat. The servant girl refused him and shut the door. He then picked up stone and threw it with a great deal of force through the sash, and then robbed the hen coop and raised the mischief in general. He was tracked Monday morn
 ing, and it is expected that he will be ar-
 rested.
 The G. A. R. and old soldiers to the mum
 Der of about fifty made a fine parade this
 afternoon headed by CargilPs band through
 the prlnclpal streets Ill Birmingham, Derby
 and Shelton. The G. A. R. have new uni. form which shows off very nicely. The
 graves in the Catholic and Protestant ceme-
 teries were decorated, and at the Protestant
 cemetery Col Torrance, Secretary of State,
 made an able but short address, followed by
 Col. w. B. Wooster, who made feeling ad-
 dress. Before the addresses the Rev. MT. Witherspoon, of St. James Episcopal church,
 made prayer.
 The rain has improved the scenery very
 much m this vicinity.
 This afternoon as Philip McEnery was driving down Elizabeth street, his horse be came unmanageable near the Green and threw him and his wife out near the Bir-
 mingham Hotel She was severely bruised
 and his right cheek was grazed from falling
 on the ground The horse then kept on down Elizabeth street and struck on to the sidewalk at Curtiss $ Abbott's store on Main street. and drew cultiyator along for 6