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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
WORDS OF WISDOM.

The virtue of coward is suspicion.
Stiff in opinion, always in the wrong
Good taste is the flower of good sense.
To know how to wait is the great se-
cret Of success.
Those who can command themselves
command others.
A room hung with pictures is a room
hung with thoughts.
OF all evils to the generous, shame is
the most deadly pang.
He hath riches sufficient who hath
enough to be charitable.
The true eye for talent presuppOses
the true reverence for it.
Evil thoughts, like evil companions,
tend to shame and crime.
The mind grows narrow In proportion
as the soul grows corrupt.
Be philosopher; but, amidst all your
philosOphy-be still a man.
Great thoughts ennOble the character
and dignity your manhood.
If thou desire to be held wise, be so
wise as to hold thy tongue.
woman should not paint sentiment
till she has ceased to inspire it.
Better be unborn than untaught; for
Ignorance is the root of misfortune.
He who at all times can sacrifice plea
sure tOduty, approaches sublimity.
Patience is the panacea; but where
does 1t grow, or who can swallow it?
One original thought is worth ten
borrowed, and strengthens the mind
As charity covers a multitude of sins
before God, 80 does pOliteness before
men.
The soul without imagination is what
an observatory would be without tel
escOpe.
ties of truth, and you will always have
entertainment.
geance, of Justice; injuries are aVen-
ged; crimes are revenged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
HUMoRoUs VARIETY

Cast iron-Flat irons used for mis-
siles.
The only kind of weeds that are easily
exterminated- Widows.
Slang never heard from the lips Of a
bride-'"Don't give me away"
why does a kiss raise the spirits ?'i
| Because its the cream of ta-ta."
when the swallows homeward fly,''
the bartender rakes in the stamps.
Military men always find difficulty In
Keeping crack company together.
Spicer says the man for church sex
ton is the man with no music in his sole.
1t is probably of interest to know that
blacksmiths are often weld-tO-dO fellows.
The latest mineral discovery in Cali
tornia Is soap mine. Good stock to
water. IE.t # e 81.
The sailor is very much like his ship.
When either go ashore they are liable
to get broke up.
Stage sticks" seldom kindle any en-
thusiasm, but they are sometimes fired
by the manager.
The man who signs another mans
name to check, may be said to be fOrg-
ing ahead in the world.
A turkey gObbler: Russia. Lying in
ones head in the negative.
A Polish novelist has written $50 stOr-
les. No one ever thought so many stor-
les could be put on one pole.
A man is known by the company he
keeps, but a woman is known by the
company her neighbOr entertains.
He: "GOOd bye, Miss Smith; / am sor-
ry to leave so sOOn." She: "I'm very
sorry, too; but still parting is such
sweet SORROW"
Artificial eyes have been found among
Egyptian mummies. Artificial lies are
an old invention; but 1t Is not polite to
say so. Mum is the word.
We often hear the expression that
''the fire has gone out" And it is said
that in some OF our large places you can
actually see the fire escape.
Now is the time to subscribe" said
the cross roads editor, as he led his
wealthy bride to the marriage register
and showed a pen into her trembling
hand.
Zip UaO) Coon: Miss Keokuk (point-
ing to Hollis HOlwOrthy's faVOrite
brOnze): 20, Mr.. HOlwOrthy, what are
those poor men doing all tangled up in
the hOse~
at is very difficult now to find real
gentleman" said Miss Jones to her Al
phOnsO, who had been giving her candy.
i'And more difficult to find a real lady
who does not like candy" replied Al
phOnsO. She had an immediate call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
TOO HONEST BY HALE.

| A gentleman stopped his horse at a
tOll-gate, and not seeing the gatekeepeF
went into the house. Finding no one
he began to search and finally discovered
| the gatekeeper out in the field at work.
Although the old man was quite a dis
tance away, the gentlemen went into
the field, approached the old man and
said:
"You are the toll gatekeeper. 1 be-
lieVe?"
Eyes, sir the old man replied, turn
ing and leaning uGOn his hOe-handle.
We'll, l want to 20 through the
gate"
'"'Ain,t the gate OpenP"
''Well. why don't you go throughP
It's my business to be there"
Because want to pay you"
"Ahd you come all the way out here
to pay me five centsp"
Eyes, sir, said the gentleman, proudly
looking the old man in the eye.
Couldn't you have left the money on
the table?"
"Yes, but I wanted you to know that
| paid yOu."
"YOu are an honest man."
"Yes, sir" replied the gentleman,
while pleased expression spread over
his face.
you would have walked three times
as far to have paid me that 8 cents,
wouldn't your"
"Yes sir, i would"
"Here, john" the old man called to a
boy that lay in the shade, "call the dog
and go along and watch this feller till
he gets away. Bet hundred dollars
he steals something fore he leaves the
place. ."-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Piles.

PILES are frequently preceded by
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
of the kidneys or neighbOring organs.
At times, symptoms Of OflindigestiOn are
present, as fiatnleney, uneasiness of thp
stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspi-
fatiOn, producing very disagreeable
Itching, particularly at night after get.
Ting warm in bed, is q very common at,
tendant. Internal, External and Itch
ing Piles yield at once to the applica.
tiOn of DR.. BOsankO'sJ Pile Remedy.
which acts directly upon the parts
affected, absorbing the TumoTs, allayine
the intense itching, and effecting a per
manent cure where all other remedies
have failed. Do not delay until the
drain on the system produces PeFna.
nent disability, but try it and be cured
Price, so cents. Ask your druggist fOI
lt, and when you can not obtain 1T of
him, we will send 1t, prepaidgOn reeeipl
of price. Address the DR.. Bosanko Medi.
zine Co, Piqna, Ohio. Sold by Dufbih.
Wright & Co. june1gy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
VAIN TILL you snn FLYNN.

Timothy Flynn was a tailor in the
employ of Mr.. Peters. The domestic
affairs of Timothy and his wife were
not conducted with harmony. Broken
heads and dismembered articles of furni.
ture frequently attested that fact.
Last Monday Timothy did not come tC
work. On Tuesday Mr.. Peters went to
his house to see him. He met Mrs
Flynn at the door. A black eye, a bruised
hose and triumphant smile were her
most prominent features.
You seem to have been having devil
Of time, Mrs. Flynn" said Mr. Peters
tyOu are all broken up. Has"
Don't talk Mr.. Pethers. Lord love
ye, don't talk till you see Flynn. .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

A stranger entered the office of an
pecan steamer agent on GriswOld street,
yesterday and asked:
Can a man come from Ireland by
your linep"
"He can, sfr.'
erP'
"We will that"
"FOr how much?"
"In frstrate shape for 800"
81 think I'll pay the money" said the
stranger; but as he was pulling out his
wallet, the agent asked:
I'm what part of Ireland is your
brOther?"
''In the Dublin Jail, sir. as a suspectl
II he was out he would be plenty able
to take care of himself, he would"
But we can't get him out of jail you
know"
Neither can l, you know though I've
written seven letters to the jailer to do
a decent deed, and let Barney CO."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Concora Grape Vines.

Fine, vigorous Vines, Two, Three and
-Four Years Old, for sale by the dozen or
thousand at the lowest prices.
These Vines are raised OH the famous
Mt. Prospect Vineyards, at Passaic, N. j.,
where the well-knOwn Port Grape Wine
is produced that is so highly esteemed
pean Cities to which it is shipped, and
that il is so highly esteemed by physi-
clans everywhere. Address,
ALFRED SPEER,
feb3-dm Passaic, N. j.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Nearer to Nature

Nature has made her laws with us,
which we must obey or suffer the penal
ty. This penalty is often lung or throat
trouble, which leads on to consumption.
Every man believes consumption in
durable. People have been educated to
this belief which is proven incorrect by
DIR. BigelOw's Positive Cure, which is
natures great helpmate. and it cures
consumption and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and permanently. Trial
bottle free Of DuTbin, Wright 81 Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
A Life Saving Present.

Mr.. NJ. <. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan:
Saved his life by simple Trial Bottle
of Dr.. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
sumption, which caused him to procure
large bottle, that completely cured
him, when Doctors, change Of climate
and everything else had failed. Asthma,
Bronchitis, HOarseness, Severe Coughs;
and all Throat and Lung diseases, 1t is
guaranteed to cure. Trial Bottles free
at P. H. Barr's Drug Store. Large size
$1.OO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Buoklen,s Arnioa salve .

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. Cancers, Piles, Chilblains,
Corns, letter, Chapped Hands, and all
skin eruptiOns, guaranteed to cure in
every instance, or money refunded. %
cents per box. For sale by P. H. Barr.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
what 10 Cents WIN DO.

By calling at Durbin, Wright 8 Co.'S
drug store, you can get a sample bottle
of DR.. BOsanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
which will relieve the most obstinate
Cough or Cold, and show you what the
regular 80 cent size will do. When
troubled with Asthma, Bronchitis, Dry,
Hacking Cough, Pains in the Chest, and
all diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
try a sample bottle of this medicine.
june1gy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
arirr., alrnarina saIxs.

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine SalVe, which Is sure
cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns,
wounds, and all other sores. Will posi-
lively cure piles, letter and all skin
eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed OF
money refunded. Only % cents. For
sale by Durbin, Wright g Co. 90
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

''Is Miss Blank at homer" asked a
faultless- bore of the new girl.
The girl took from her pocket a photo
graph, carefully scanned it, and after
another look of the features OF the yisi-
tor, answered mo. sOr; she has gone to
Europe" He left. -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

Extract from a dictionary for the use
of newspaper readers: Bandit (see also
Brigand, Riff-Raff, ScOundrel, Assassin,
Thief, Leper, Highwayman, HOrse-thief,
Ruffian, Traitor, Spy. Perjurer, Scala
wag, PickpOeket, Vulture, Wild-Beast,
GhOul, Vampire Sea- man who is not
of the editors way of thinking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

Papa: Don't you know it is very dan
gerOus to play with fire? You might
burn up and become nothing but ashes
like those on the hearth" Boy: "And
then what would you do with me p-scat-
ter me on the sidewalk?"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

''Is it sin," asked fashionable lady
of her spiritual director, for me to feel
pleasure when gentleman says am
handsOmep" at il, my daughter" he
replies, gravely; I'VE should never de-
light In falsehO0dp' -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

''Is the bowling of dog always fol-
lowed by a death2" asked little girl Of
her father. mot always, my dear; some
misses him." was the parents reply.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

"Uncle Willyim, when grow up shall
1 still be your nephew" "Yes, my
child, always, You will be my nephew
at sixty just the same as you are at six"
''Yes Uncle Willyim, but then you won't
have been my uncle for a good while,
will yOu?"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

Somebody says that "ballet girls are
hope not. They are painted frightfully.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

s'Pa," said little boy at a theater the
other night, Il wish 1 could hurry. up
and get baldheaded." why, sOnP'
Because then could always sit on the
front row of chairs"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Wells, "Rourh on oorns. ;,

Ask for Wells 'KOugh on COrns." 15c
Quick, complete, permanent cure. COrns
warts, bunions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
M1soELLANEoUs.
Hard Wood Lumber.

The undersigned has for sale fine lot OF Hard Wood
Lumber. Consisting Of Oak Hckorys Chestnut, Maple
CHERRY, SC Also lot OF Black walnut and q LOT OF
cheap woOdX portion OF the oak Is excellent for
cheap building purposes the price ranging from IS to
so per 1000 Apply at the Office. west 9Th street and
valley Ry. Iari
: mch3-dm --ss- o. O. BROWN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
Decline of Man.

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impo.
tence, Sexual Debility, cured by WePs
Health Renewer." 81.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14

OoNNOTTON VALLEY RAILWAY TIME TABLE
In effect Sunday. Nov. 18th. 1882.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
llEE DAILY ARGUs.
Papal Tribunals.

a detailed account is given by the CAM.
oes OF the tribunals in which the Pone i
prepared to administer justice Whenever
any OF his court may happen to be inyol-
IN litigation with the outer world n
may be remembered that not very lone
ago builder or architect in Rome
Drought AN action against the Ponies
treasurer TO recover tho price of certain
works erected and done for Ills Holiness
at the vatican. The action was frie. at
the civil tribunals in Rome. but the ilIus-
trlous defendant not admitting the i,,ris-
olctlon OF these latter declined 10 mt in
an appearance. The Court, nevertheless
TOOK his part against the claimant and
dismissed the suit. which met with like
late IN the Court of Appeal Some pom
itlts would, perhaps, have been satisfied
with this victory. but go XIII. was not
ataii content, and he addressed 10 tho
powers vigorous protest explaining that
the stipulatlons entered into by Victor
Emmanuel as to preserving the judicial
rights of the Pope respecting members of
his own court or household had been
shamefully violated. One reply which
was capable of being made to this indig-
nant protest was that there remained no
Papal tribunals before which the case
ScUo DS anu IL Is 10 dNOiu the re
petition of such an objection that His
Holiness has recently organized the ia,
zeal staff of the Sacred Court 1t is made
up of three tribunals of the first in
stance, another of appeal ana the third of
Cessation. Every Judge is of the rank
of Monsignor and sits in his violet robes
OF state whenever, that is to say, he has
occasion to mount the judicial bench
There are three judges of the two infer
Iorcourts. but the Court of Cessation is
composed of the two united and presided
| over by the Intendant of the Palace.
There Is thus every requisite facility for
doing ample justice to all suitors who
may appear in the Vatican But the
suitors have not, as yet. put in an appear
anee and ii seems to- be exceedingly
doubtful, when they do, how the winner
OF any suit will be able to enforce his
rights, seeing that the executive power in
| Rome does not consider it necessary to
| carry out in any way the behests of
judges whose seat of judgment is in the
| Vatican.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
The Grown of England.

wonder if Albert Edward ever has
an opportunity to show his pretty sweet
hearts the costly bauble which he will
probably some day wear. The crown
of England is beautiful jewel spark
ling with stones worth half a million
dollars There are twenty diamonds
round the circle, worth $1,000 each,
making S150,0o0; two large center
diamonds, $4,000 each, making $780,
600; fiftv-four smaller diamonds, placed
ut an angle of the former, each $500
four crosses. each composed of twenty
five diamonds, 500, 900; four large, dia-
monds on the top of the crosses $40, 900
twelve diamonds contained in the fieul
de lis, $50. 1000; eighteen smaller dia
monds contained in the same, $4,000
pearls, diamonds, ETC., upon the arches
and crosses, $50. 900; also IA small dia
monds, 1875. 600; twenty-six diamonds ii
the upper cross, S. 500; two circles o
pearls about the rim $15, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
The Wav conereasmon Drink.

W hSilngton Letter IN the Cleveland Leader
/ asked a bartender as TO the preva-
lence of drinking in Washington to day
He replied: Most of the Congressman
and Senator'S drink though there are n
great many more total abstainers now
than formerly The Southern members
drink more than the Northerners and
they always take whisky, while your
Northern men now and then indulge in
beer. Nearly. every Senator from the
South drinks. and | have to carry one who
buys his liquors here every now and then
to his room. He commences drinking in
tending to take only a little. but he likes
the taste of the liquors so well that he
cant stop, and the result is ne gets booty
and has 10 be be aided on to his room.
The Foreign Ministers. as a rule. drink,
but they seldom come to the bar.
I'VE have some curious drinkers among
the members of the present House,
continued the bartender. "a member
from South Carolina takes on the aveage
about forty drinks day. He fills his
glass to the brim every time, and tells
the bartender his sight is bad and he
can't tell how much there is in the glass
till it gets full. Like all of the Southern
members he always drinks whislley, and
he takes it straight. A member of the
House from kentucky wants InFce humps
of sugar, tablespoonful of water and a
pint of whisky for his usual dram. Dust
little nutmeg over this and, says he,
1T makes drink for the gods. He can
stand this several times day aud can
repeat it during the evening.
Any others? asked l.
Yes. responded the drink mixer. and
went on: Il hate to see n sneak, and the
way some Congressman take drinks on
the sly and stink out when they think
they are being seen makes me sick.
There is a member from North Carolina.
namby pamh, utterly utter, aesthetic
Senator who thinks all the women are in
love with him and pretends to bc pions.
He never drinks whiskey when any III
his friends are in the bar. He will come
in, look around, and if he sees any one
| he knows ne will march up to me and ask
I for change for quarter and then slip
out. In half AN hour he will come back
again and, if his friends are gone, he
win call out for IA very pretty cocktail,
| but lac don't mind il make it little
stiff lie is an aesthetic. You know and he
wants his cocktail pretty, He will
drink three of these and then, tlling his
vest pocket with cloves. he goes of chew
ling them to hide his breath There are a
number like him. but te is the on'y one
| know from the South.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22


The Chicago correspondent of the Lou
isyille Courir .J0ur7aat tells this good an
ecdote of one of Chieago's well-known
lawyers:
Speaking about Virgins and his pre-
dictions," said ex Ex-senator Doolittls to
your correspondent one day last week,
1T reminds me ola good story on w. O..
Cloudy, the eminent lawyer here. Cloudy s
father in the early days was printer
down somewhere in the interior of the
State. He printed Goudy's Alhsnac.
Young Cloudy was devil in the press
room. and used 10 help the old gentle
man set up the almanac. He always had
a sat mic grail of cynicism about him,
and it evidently was occasionally devel-
oped in those days. You remember now
the old almanac ran: About this time
look ont for rain; Prepare for severe
storms; Get ready for thunder ana
lightning etc. In making up he airni-
nae one year-I forgot when i vas
Young Cloudy came to the Fourth OF July
and saw there were no preparations lot
that important date. In sort OF devil
ish olee he inserted the words, Loot on.
for snosoP Shure enough. when tha'
Fourth of July came, snow did come.
From that day Goudy;s Almanac com
handed any price. The public knew
Cloudy must have known it was to snow
on that particular date.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22

lIldndGTif AZ ~ af lis df5sy con =
ton, the majority of which would go to
sleep in spite of all his efforts At last
he shouted, Wake up here. There is a
man preaching to you who has only half
a shirt ON his backi'' 1t woke them
Tremendously The next day delega-
ton of ladies visited the parsonage and
presented the preacher with package
containing some very nice shirts, saying
THAT it was a@shane that he should be
reduced TO half shirt TO his back
he replied, after. accepting the shirts
with thanks, THAT he was not literally
reduced to a half shirt. although he
wore only half on his back: he wore
Che other half in front of him. 81 Rome
Sentinel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
He Raised Him One.

A minister of the Interior in Ger
MANY, who was fond of boasting of his
numerous olive branches, arrived while
travelling at small town in noun
famous district, where he came across a
forester, whom he invited to dinner
fare you aware, he said, jovially,
...hat you are dining with the most
abundantiy blessed father of family in
all Prussia?'r Am / indeedp' exclaim-
ed the man. May ask how many
children your Exee1leney 'hasp" -Four
and-twenty, was the proud reply. In
that case. said the forester, may ! re.
quest YOU to stay over tomorrow and
stand godfather to my twenty-ffthp ''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system re-
ulator ever placed within the reach OF
suffering humanity. truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver. Biliousness
Jaundice, Constipation. Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs. or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give cntile
satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Hartz g Bahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
Striking Head Lines

are used call attention to the fact that this Is an
advertisement of the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE
Il ST. PAUL RAILWAY.
Its EIsHT Trunk Lines traverse the best por-
lions of Northern Illinois, WISCONSIN. MINNESOTA,
DAkoTA and Iowa.
Located, directly its lines the cities of Chi
caro-. Milwaukee, La Crosse, Winona, St Paul,
Minneapoiis Madison Prairie du Chien, Mason
City, sioux city Yankton, Albert Lea, Aberdeen,
Dubuque, Rock Island, Cedar Rapids and Council
Bluffs as well az innumerable other principal bust
ness centres and favorite resorts, and passengers
going West, North South East able to use
the CmcAGo, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY to
the best advantage
Ticket Offices everywhere are supplied with
maps and Time Tables which detail the merits OF
the line and agents stand ready TO furnish infor
nation and sell tickets cheapest rates over the
Chicago. Milwaukee Il ST. Paul Railway.
:. :. MERRILL. A. i II CARPENTER,
General Manager, Gen. Pass IS Tkt Egt.
+. T. CLARK, GEO H. HEAFFokD,
Genl Sun't Asst Gen. Pass Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-03-22
A TELEGRAPH ROW.

CHICAGO, March 2t.-The new West
ern Union Telegraph Company of Illinois
began "A quo aearrdnto proceeding against
the old Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, to snow by what right it undertake 8
to transact telegraph business within the
limits of the state of Illinois.