The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-09
wAYNEsBURG wAIFs.
A Letter From an Occasional Correspon-
dent

MIR. EDITOR:-FOr long time no let
ter has been sent you for publication
from Waynesburg. The neglect was
petty events each week about which we
might write in the way of fist-fghting,
gossip, &c, but these subjects receive
sufficient attention from other quarters,
so we have kept silent, awaiting occur
ences of different and more interest
ing character. We had intended this
week to give you an extended account
of some striking little incidents, and
were already meditating upon the man
ner of composition, when accidentally
The following letter, which " ill speak
for itself, one morning fell into our
possession, where, it is unnecessary to
say. 1t gives full account, and after
better model than our own, of some
ways that are dark and tricks that are
Yain.' The letter was not enclosed in
an envelOs g, but lay face upward upon
the pavement, so we thought it no
grievOus sin to peruse its contents and
make them take the place of special
and graver description from OuTIpen. The
following is the letter:
WAYNEsRURG, Nov. 2, 1882.
My devoted Angelic Esmarelda:-We
have been enjoying quite a large lot of
fun here during the last few weeks, and
must tell you all about it, for have a
perfect passion for telling all know,
see and hear. | do think one shows
smartness often in getting. the better of
people when they seem to have so much
confidence in ones honor, don't you, my
darling? Of course you do, for we al
ways agree in our opinions.
One little affair took place some time
ago of which | Just didn't approve in
every particular. 1t is unnecessary for
me to mention the name of the guilty
party for am confident you wont think
me implicated in the matter. 1t ran
like this: A certain young man prom
ised to be present upon a certain Occa-
sion, and made preparations and engage
ments to that effect, but failed to put in
an appearance, and as a Just punish
ment for the small deed was beautifully
''let down." 1t hurt him badly, too, for
he looked so discOnsOlate walking about
town with his hands in his pockets. Do
you think that was right, my dearP
Don't you think people ought to be
more charitable and fOrgiVing towards
persons who are weakp But they don't
seem to be one bit. Indeed, l, for one,
sympathized with the young gentleman
out of feeling Of kindness and from a
sense of duty. But last night we had a
time! The boy of your heart was a star
actor in the play of the evening. He
was the tool of the rabble. You can't
conceive how pleasant it is to play a
leading part. You see we had surprise
party for two young people in town, and
we were select body with at least one
exception. Well, it was also follower
and the boys were out for "a tear" under
the guidance of an able general, a de.
scendant of Esau. They gathered in the
Square as thick as flies around a mo-
lasses barrel, when the appointed signal
was given by their brave Header. l told
them to tie the door, and in order to
make the joke complete, asked them to
disappear as if gone for the night.
Then left my post of trust at the door,
which was Immediately after closed and
secured. Don't you think, Esmarelda, |
displayed executive ability in playing a
double game so nicely that the innocent
party above never suspected me and still
dreamed of my honor? Oh, know you
dol You see it never would have been a
joke had | not betrayed. 1t would have
been utterly impossible for the boys to
accomplish that alone.
[ don't know whose boys they were,
but | heard some one say that quite a
number had been so long paTentally neg
lected that they have become perfect
SII6bJ AIdDS anu. .ubbu SOIlS SbNbTb GTdlI'
ing. But | think this is too hard. Boys
want a little fun, you know. And then
to make the joke still more perfect |
appointed myself a messenger to run
all over town and tell everybody what
happened up stairs during the time of
Imprisonment. 1t made me tired though,
for eXerted myself very much because
wanted people to know. The other
gentleman wouldn't tell anything out
of respect for the young ladies'. And
they did laugh, now [ dare say, at those
silly things. Especially a few of the
business men enjoyed them awfully. OF
course they must have such light,amuse-
ment to tone up the system after hard
work behind the counter. Once we
thought we would not undertake to get
out but by one way and that only when
we should get ready to depart. We had
intended to break out the glass door
This was very great idea. 1t was the
suggestion of legal talent. However,
we did not do that, for when we began
to think seriously of an escape the ropes
were severed by fatherly hand. This
deed disappointed me and the boys for
you see, it just spoiled all the fun, since
the joke had only fairly begun when il
was turned very nicely on to the fellows
who had hoped to laugh themselves sick
L duu OuIy SOIIy LudI Lue DOyS GhlR sc
much about the matter. They imagine
they gained their end when they really
did not. This certainly is foolish and ]
told them so. You see l am going away
soon and so don't care what 1 do, even
if do commit persons who have treated
me beyond what deserve. I'll do any
thing for fun. But | must close. As
soon as possible l shall be over to see
you and can tell you more. Don't for
get what you promised me some time
ago, and write very soon.
From your loving, HARRY.
We might add other items, but for
lack of space will refrain. Yours in the
bonds of Democratic unity, rejoicing
over Democratic victory, PASCAL.
Henry GOttshall has thoroughly reno,
Vated his Excelsior Meat Market, and II
now presents a most neat and attrac.
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