The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-07-14
PERSONAL VARIETY.

] &C Hauce, Esq, OF New PhllRuelphlHi mas az
cepted the nomination Of Judge Of that district
Judge Patrick will again have the pleasure OF de-
feating a staunch Republican.
The New York Legislature has just passed law
making bribery a felony punishable by a fine OF
81 COO and imprisonment fol five years.
James Williams was badly cut up and lost an
arm while running moving machine, near Gle
rard. Saturday evening. He was thrown from his
seat by jolt and fell just in front Of tbe cutter
bar,
The London Lancet, the great medical authort'
ty Of England, says that the accounts Of the con-
dition Of President Garfield give reasonable
ground for hope.
Sir Edward Thorntons idea is that men who
amuse themselv by shooting at kings, queens
and presidents should be thoroughly horsewhip
ped at intervals, as part Of their punlshment,
Boston Post: 1t disgusts man fearfuy after he
has owned mule ten years to find that the ami
NAL really enjoys listening to profanity.
A Nassua. N q, ex. soldier this wooden leg
through the spokes ofa carriage wheel, and
brought up with round turn the erunaway horses
attached,
Hon. VIM. A Wheeler has repeated his last
years gift OF $500 to Malone schools to be dstrib'
uted during the ensuing year to students making
the best record.
The circuses OF late have gained some incident
al advertising but at large cost. Barnum has lost
valuable car by FIRE, Coup has had train
wrecked, Coles tents were shreaded by whirl'
wind, and FOrepaugtfs elephant killed valua'
BILE trained horse.
James Il Jones, colored man formerly body.
servant for president" Davis as the Raleigh, N
Carolina News calls him. lately paid visit to the
scene Of General Joe Johnstons surrender and
cut a cane and h9 it polished anu ornamented
for presentation to Davis.
George Wilcox, young son OF E R Wilcox was
drowned at sandusky, o, Friday afternoon, while
bathing with companion named Geo Peck, from
Columbus. They went too far out into the water
when current bore them away. Peck with an
almost superhuman effort, saved himself but his
friend was carried out into the lake and drowned
before help could be summoned.
wealthy widow, Interested in the preaching
of Rev. DR. N W Conkling, pastor Of Rutgers Pres
by terian church. New Jersey, sent him. his wife
and children to Europe, paying all their expenses,
and, upon hei- return, presented him with fur
nished mansion worth S7O,0CO She has also pre-
sented Mrs Conkling with 800, 900 in Government
bonds.
Sir Josiah Mason, man who was in his early
youth a shoemaker Nnd afterward carpenter,and
who became immensely wealthy, has just died In
England Hs made most Of his money as man
ufacturer OF split rings and steel pens, He built
and endowed many charitable and educational
institutions, and in recognition Of his munifcent
gifts and public services he was created knight
In 1772.
The recent discovery OF suicides GorpEes near
Mill Creek, Pa, was due to the piteOus cries OF a
water spaniel guarding his masters dead body.
The faithful creature was almost starved; but
eVeh after the corpse had oeeu prepared for bur
ial the dog would not abandon his trust, but fol-
lowed 1t to the grave.
A few weeks ago an indianapolis life insurance
agent went to Washington and wrote policies for
the President and several Of the Cabinet. Mr.
Garfield took S25, 900, and when the agent urged
him to take more as the spirit OF mischief was
abroad In the land and some crszy fool might take
a fancy TO shoot him.the President laughiDgly re-
sponded and said he had Io fear Of personal IN
jury.
A contemporary suggests that every we'll regu'
lated city should keep an iCe.house Of Its OVID,
thus being able to furnish cool water for thirsty
souls, in convenient localities. In s0rie Of tue
large cities, ice water is carried about for public
use, and found of great benefit, not only in re-
freshing thirsty mortals but also in pro notiDg
temperance.
Five Japanese have established factory at
Newton, Conn, where they will make Japanese
articles
Governor Colqultt OF Georgia, is reported TO
have recently made $4,000 by the sale OF gold
mine in which he and Gen. Gordon were inter
ested.