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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

ROBERT E. LEE.-What student of his.
tory will hesitate to say that Lee at Lex.
ington, in moral grandeur and whole
some influence, towers above a Yelling
ton or NapoleonP To neither of these,
nor to any other than Lee, can the pat
riot turn to learn both the sweet uses of
adversely and the blessedness Of power
wisely used. For the youth Of the en-
tire country the life of Lee, in It's statu-
esque dignity and classic purity, may
we'll serve as a model. There was no
stain on his sword. In all things he was
beyond reproach. Conscious that, after
Appomattox, Southern independence
was no longer possible, his prayer, his
injunction to the Southern people, to the
last hour Of his life, was Remember
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

The Republicans of Wayne county,
not to be outdone by the Democrats,pro
claim that they will celebrate on the 22d
OF February, Washington's birthday an
niversary, by banquet, speeches, dan
cling, &c. Grant, Hayes, or some such
specimen would be more suitable eaint
for Republicans to honor. In fact they
might honor both, Grant they could
honor in whisky, and Hayes with tenn.
perance egg.nogg, frozen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

CAPTAIN Henry Shreve, who invented
a snag-boat in 1929, which he used in
clearing the Mississippi and Red rivers of
snags, presented bill to Congress- in
1884 for compensation. Last week it
was paid. 1t amounted to $4,000, and
has been forty.seven years before Con.
gress. 1t might be mentioned in this
connection that Capt shreve died in 1851,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

THERE was an unusual break in tele-
graphic Communication Friday, all east.
ern points being cut off by the storm ex-
Cept via Baltimore. New York was iso.
lated from the West, and dispatches were
sent thence by special messengers TO
Philadelphia, and wired to their destina-
ton via Baltimore, Many interior lines
were down, and communication only OBJ.
tanned by round about circuits.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

NOTWITHSTANDING Garfeld's election,
Sheriff sales continue, and Jay Gould
predicts the greatest financial catastro-
phe the world ever saw, If credit contin-
ues to expand. Predictions won't stop a
single operation in business, because no.
body believes in panics until they arrive;
and wouldn't then if they could help 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

The old story. A Columbus special
to the Cleveland Heral, dated January
81, says: Nothing was done to speak Of
in either house to-day, as his is the day
on which both branches take the tri.
weekly dj)urnment and do not meet
until Tuesday afternoon. The Senate
adjourned as soon as the journal was
read, and the House followed suit few
minutes later" Remember that this is
the great Republican Reform Legislature
that is acting up in this way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

In the foreign carrying trade of the
United States there are employed $3.50
sailing craft, of which 1928, or only
about one-quarter, belong to citizens of
this country. In cur foreign carrying
trade are employed 500 steam vessels, Of
which our citizens own "A, while sub.
iects of Great Britain own 444. These
statistics come down to last August, and
are contemporaneous with the census
report that tells us we are great nation
of so, 1872 1865 souls. Last year we paid
over hundred millions Of dollars to for.
eign ship owners for the transportation
of American produce and merchandise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

The Canton correspondent Of the Ak.
ron AdVance complains that we did not
copy more of his article on the 929ers
who wore Capes. We copied all that had
reference to the matter and did not "mu-
tilate." Hence it was fair and honest.
We copy what 1Ue want; not what others
Wish.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

WE are informed that it is not our
friend Abner Mckinley of Canton, who
received the appointment of consul at
Honolulu, but another brother. We
beg Abner's pardon. We are happy to
know, however, that our favorable com.
ment on the wisdom of President Hayes's
appointment, which "he made without
Major McKinley's solicitation, and by
his own option" is equally applicable to
the real appointee, as it is claimed his
shirt collar is worn as high as Abner's.-
Alliance Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27
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raO,Iisd on eU0Ty communication private Gtidrdn-
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Anv Derson oe,sding IN q Club Of Four CASH YEAR
LY suBscRIBERs tOiu b entitled 10 ) copy T THE
DAlEOCRAT free for ono year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

We hear Of successful professional
oficeholder, who is a member Of all Sc.
Cret societies heresbouts, who is now
looking ahead for continuance in Office,
and is trying to join the musical socie.
ties and other clubs of the city. Busi-
ness is business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

TIE telegraph consolidation is not
likely to find such smooth sailing as was
expected. Proceedings were begun last
week in New York courts to prevent its
'Consummstion, and the State Assembly
also adopted resolution calling for en-
investigation Of the matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

SECRETARY Sherman made an unCom.
mon effort to thaw out when he visited
Columbus to thank che Legislature. He
shook hands right and left, and, as CO.
temporary remarks, omitted nothing
which tended to impress each with the
fact, that he was deeply interested in
the personal welfare of each individual
in Ohio" There arises the awful suss
piCion that Sherman is getting ready to
be candidate for President in 1884.
Perhaps Garfield might have done better
for his own future by keeping Sherman
in the Cabinet Gin. Enquirer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

Coal has been found near 0Jnaburg,
Ohio, on the line Of the Connotton Val
ley road CleUe Leader.
Well, that is true. Coal was "fouDd
near osnaburg" sixty or more years ago,
and Canton has been largely supplied
with this coal for about that time. The
hills Of 0snaburg are full Of 1t. Nothing
new in that bit of news.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

THE papers say Sawyer, recently elect
ed U. s. Senator from Wisconsin, is the
possessor of a colossal fortune. Only
rich men can now get to the U. s. SEN
ate from Northern States. Merit and
ability have little to do in the selection
of Senators.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

we are one country now. Dismiss from
your minds all sectional feeling, and
bring up your children to be, above all,
Americans" 1t is lesson that needs
to be learned by both victors and van.
quished. ChGrleStOn Ne,CS and Courier, on
AnniVer8ary of Lees Birthday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

THE friends Of Local Option are very
earnest in this state. They demand rec
cognition and action on the part Of the
Legislature. Promises made are one
thing, but promises kept are quite differ.
emit. Senator Hartshorn has the floor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

SECRETARY Sher nan in his speech to
the Legislature at Columbus last week,
thanking them for electirg him to the
Senate to succeed Senator Thurman, paid
a high compliment to the character and
abilities of Mr.. Thurman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

JOHN SHERMAN still has grip on the
machine in Ohio. He went through last
week booming. His grip at Chicago
slipped; but since then he spit in his
hands and is all right in Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

The old rebel yell is being served up
with fresh trimmings. The New York
Tribune gravely says Democratic opposi-
tion to the scheme to pension Grant is
only another evidence "that the war Of
the rebellion was q war against the
Democratic party" We hope Democrats
will remain steadfast in their opposition.
Among the people, not only Democrats,
but Republicans, are weary of this ever
lasting passing the hat for Grant. Pitts
burgh Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

WHEN Gov. Cornell said Gen. Grant
is more in the hearts of his Countrymen
than was ever Ger. Washington, he set
himself up as newspaper target, ,--CleUe.
Leader.
Say rather "he set himself up as a.,
fool, or knave, or both.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

THE House last week passed the Ma
val Appropriation bill exactly as reporC-
ed. The bill appropriates $l4, ,46l ,0OO,an
increase of $4,000 over the appropria-
ton for the present year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

LAST week, Friday, there was great
storm raging over the Mediterranean
sea, and Spain has been suffering from
extraordinary floods.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

SOME Republican organs claim that
the funding bill as it passed the House
is blow at National banks. How is it
the Greenbackers voted with the Repub-
liCans against the bill?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

Mr.. HAYES did not inject civil service
reform into his appointment of CinCin.
natl Collector. It is only found in his
messages.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

The members of the Ohio General
Assembly adjourned last Friday till
Tuesday Of this week. OF course the
worn out members need rest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27
Ch Aerrnrrt
ESTABLISHED A. D. 1888.
A. MeGREGOR, Editor.

TIE Indiana House has passed bill
reducing the rate of interest from eight
to six per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27
DEATH OF Fl. B. KELLEY,

The Ohio Editorial excursionists, who
arrived at Washington city, Saturday,
met with sad circumstance, which has
cast feeling Of gloom over the entire
party. H. B. Kelley of the Allen Coun-
ty Democrat, published at Lima, died at
the Imperial hotel of apoplexy at four
o'clock Saturday afternoon. His re-
mains were embalmed and sent to his
friends on Tuesday. Mr., Kelley was
about sixty years of age, and bas been
in bad health for some time. His ply
sicians had frequently warned him dur
ing the past year against any unusual
mental or physical exertion. He enjoy.
ed good health on the trip, however,
until Saturday afternoon, when he ex-
pired within half an hour after the fatal
attack. Intelligence was communicated
by telegraph to his friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27

LAST week England had great snow
storm, railway trains we're stopped and
serious times were had.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07

III ever l marry" Katis Yale Esed
to say, half in jest, half in earnest
''if ever 1 marry, the happy man--r
the unhappy one, if yoa please-ba!
ha!-ehall be 4 person possessing these
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
Powers Of q Plug Hat.

The plag hat is virtually q sort OF
social guarantee for the preservation
OF peace and order. He who puts one
OBJ has given q hostage to the commu-
nifty for his good behavior. The
wearer Of a plug hat must move with
a certain sedateness and Propriety,
He cannot run, or jump, or romP, or
get into z fight, except at the peril Of
his head gear. All the hidden infu-
ences Of the beaver tend toward re-
spectabilitY. he who wears one is
obliged to keep the rest Of his body>in
decent trim, that there may be no in
congruity between head and body. He
is apt to become thoughtful through
the necessity Of watching the sky
whenever he goes out. The chances
are that be viii buy an umbrella,
which is another guarantee for good
behavior, ard the care of hat and UNI
brella-perpetuaI and exacung as it
must ever be-adds 70 the sweetness
of bis character. The man who wears
a plug hat naturally takes to the soci
ETY. of women, with all its elevated
tendencies. He cannot 90 hunting or
fishing without abandoning bis beloved
nat, but in the moderate enjoyment Of
croquet and lawn tennis he may sport
his beaver with impunity. In other
words, the constant use of q plug hat
makes a man composed in manner,
quiet and gentIemanly in conduct, and
the companion Of the ladies. The in
evitable result is prosperity, marriage
aud church membership.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
4 Fouehiag Scene.

a scene occurred recently in front
Of "luneh-roon" on Broad street,
saws tho Providence Journal, which
caused tears to How from the eyes of
many of the ladies who happened to
be standing by. A well-dressed, gen
teel-appearing man, and a tidy-looking
girl OF about fifteen years, came up Ben
nett street, and it was noticed that the
child was weeping, while the father
was swearing at a furious rate. Il
seems that the child had taken the
drunken fathers pocketbook for safe
keeping, as he was entering every
drinking saloon that he came to. He
swore at her and said: mamie, give
me that Pocketbook." The child re-
piled: "But, father, what will mother
do for food for breakfast: You have
taken every cent from the house; and,
remember. Oracle Is i'll. and mother
could not send for doctsr, as she had
no money. Oh, please, papa, come
home with me- You promised Gertie
when she way dying that you would
not drink again. At this point the
father completely broke down and
wept like a child, and kissed his little
Mamie, and said: Yes, dear, l do
remember, and | viii 20 home With
you now" He covered his face with
his hands. and moaned: "Oh, Ora
Gle, Oracle! Harkl Mamie, I can
hear her sweet voice saying TO me,
Papa, dear papa, you viii always
love Mamie, and stop drinking Yes,
dear. I will 20 home; GOMEZ When
the dialogue ended, there was many q
stout re ri that could not hold back
the tears, but said amen" 10 that new
resolve on the part Of the father, and
praised he courage of the Guild.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
Large COmss.

fsoN 7 Dewitt Talmags, ia oae of
ais Characteristic sermons. spoke CT
life insurance as EBoSs:
some of you aro mzkirg s great
svash in life, and after = while yss
will die leaving yoar families bsggars,
and will expect rs ministers Of the
gospel to come and lie about your ex-
celleucies; bui We Will net do it. If
Soa send for me [ will tel yoa what
my text viii he: He thst psovideth
not for his own, end especially for
those Of his own household. is worse
than an infdel.' Ia tbs day God haz
mercitglly allowed those of as Bko
have limited Income % make pro
VISION for car families through the
great life insurance companies al over
the land. BY some seifdeaiAl Oh our
part We can make this provision for
those We shall leave behind us. L
there anything 50 helpless "a a woman
whose husband has just died, Wien,
with her children at her back, she goes
out TO fight for breadl Shall she be-
come a meDisl servant in some one
else's household? Eo-Ros she one
that hss been. lying on, yosF arm all
these years, and filing the household
with JOY snd.light. Shall she sew fer
a EvinG' God knows they ges bus
six and eight cents for making gar
ments. Alb, net YOU had better have
yoHE coffin made lsrgs enough so take
all with yoa into that land where they
never freeze Ror starys. How a msH
with no surplus Of estate, but stilt
enough money TO pay the pEemiuR on
q life insurance policy, can refuse to
dol and, then. look his children in the
face, and say bis prayers at night eR
going TO- bed, expecting them to be
answered, is mystery 10 rae that I
have never yes been able to f&tbom.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
See Here, YoHHg Ess.

Many of the young men Rowada vs.
who are looking around for a ''job"
want something soft and easy. Viii,
snappT abbreviation, they call the
situation" they seek "sit,T and that
is exactly the size of their aspirations.
They speak wiser than they know. To,
sit down somewhere would Of al things
suit them best. Where Alese issone
honest man eager for honest and con
tinued labor, you will find a dozen
who propose 10 give the minimum Of
service for the maximum Of pay. The
dignity Of drudgsry, tho heroism Of
toiling at task, the chiYalry which
prompts one to do q mans part in the
worlds work, are conceptions that by
no means enter IS they ought into the
plans Of life current among the rising
generation"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
HUGGED TO DEATH.
AZ Iowa Girl Of SixtseB Dies II tke
Ares of Her Lover.
Eeokek (Iovs) Gate C.ty.]

Keohuk (IOvsl Gate C.tyJ
About 8 o'clock last night the fam
ily of John J. Rad, living two miles
east of this city, was thrown into in
| tense excitement and despair BY the
sudden death Of an only daughter,
Miss Minnie Rail, i6 years Of sge,
The young lady was in the Parlor at
the time in company with Charles
Gray, her afiancee. Il seems from
the statement of Mr.. Gray, which was
given with broken sebs and tears, that
the two were seated on a lounge and
he wss HrgiDg her to name an early
day for their wedding The girl was
coy aud bashful and hesitated shout
it But the lover was importunate
and sought in every way 10 induce q
compliance With their wishes. Al last
she consented. saving, 81 will Esrry
you in April" In the excitement and
JOY Of the moment Mr. Gray threw bic
arms around her waist and drew her
to him With quick, passionate EN-
brace. He was not conscious Of eK-
ertng unusual strength and does not
believe that he did. But the g;.l gave
a short, sharp scream, and ezclaiming
''0h! Charley. Pm gone!" fell dead in
his arms, her head resting on his
shoulder His frantic cries alarmed
the house, who came rushing into the
room to find the pitiful sight Of the
dead girl lying pale and inap;nste il
her lovers srms. : messenger was
dispatched post haste for DR.. Esle,
who arrived within an hour. But
nothing could BE done. The young
lady was beyond alI human aid It is
the opinion Of the physician that heart
disease was the immediate cause Of the
girI's death. She vas frail aud deli
cate snd had long complained Of trOu-
bic with her heart. The eKci.ement
incident to her conversation with her
lover had probably superinduced the
attack which led /, her premature
death. Naturally tie family are
overwhelmed with grief, aad yoang
Gray is almost beside himself with
horror and despair. Miss Minnie was
a very handsome young lady, aud vas
well known il the society circles Of
this city. She was extremely delicate,
and possessed a slender frame which
succumbed 70 the slightest attacks OF
Ill health.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-04-07
Humorous.


A fascinating young lady at q party,
vas asked if she ever read Shakes
peare. "Of course l have. l read
that when it first came out"
II am, indeed, very much sfraid of
lightning, said pretty lady. "And
well you may be-" said 3 despairing
lover, when your heart is made Of
steel"
A modern novel has this thrilling
passage: with one hand he beld her
beautiful golden head above the chill
ing waves, and with the other called
loudly for assistAnce!"
A smart boy in ons Of the public
schools, having been reqrired 10 write
& composition on some part Of the hH-
man body, expanded SIS follows: ''Thc
throat-A throat Is convenient to have,
especially to fowls and ministers. The
former eats corn and crows with it;
the latter prsaches through his'n. and
then ties it up:"
"Ah, TOu do not know what musi~
cai enthusiasm is," said a music-mad
miss TO Tom Hood. "Excuse me-
madam, but think I do" well.
what is il, Mr.. Hood Musical en-
thusiasm is like turtle soup, answered
the wit, thoughtfully. What do you
mean. Ar. HoodT' asked the lady.
''What possible resemblance is tbere'"
"Why, for every quart of real there
are ninety y-nine gallons of mock and
calves head in proportion"
Sir Fletcher Norton, whose want Of
courtesy was notorious, hsrpcnSSr
while pleading before Lord Mansfield
on some question of msnorial rights, 10
say: "My Lord, ] can illustrate the
point In an instant in nay own persoo-
I rnyself have two little msnors-''
We all know it, Sir Fletcher" inter
posed the judge, with one Of his blan--
deEt smiles.
As an old farmer Entered a car or
the Erie railroad the other day hea
found the seats all occupied. He
moved down the aisle and found a scat
in which Portly-looking old gentle
man was sprawled out reading a news
paper. After waiting few noments-
for him 70 show courtesy by giving
him half the seat, the farmer touched
him on the shoulder, and said: "Stick
to It, old man; you viii be rich BY and
by There's millions in it," "Stieh
to what, sii:7 replied the other. Why.
] mean you've got 4 corner oB hoshag
market Thea the farmer moved en-