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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29
A BREACH OF COURTESY.
The Prophecies of Religion Outraged by DR..
Elliott, of Missouri

The PROPHECIES of Religion Outraged by DR..
Elliott, of Missouri.
New York Times.
One of those little incidents which occasional
Il enlived religious meetings IN the Southwest
occurred last week in the town OF Rogers, Mo.
Divine service was in progress in some inspect
fled variety of meeting house, when DIR. Elliott,
The proprietor of the local dstillery, Interrupted
The sermon by firing at MIR. Roberts. The bullet
took effect on Mr.. RoberIs's mnstaehe, one of the
ends of which was neatly shot OF, whereupon
Mr.. Roberts instantly drew his pistol and shot
DR.. Elliott killing HIM on the spot. Some ex-
-citement caused by the incident, and it ia
understood that the officiating minister was
obliged to pause In his discourse and to give ont
Il hymn while the remains OF the unfortunate
distler we're removed
II is impossible unreservedly to approve of the
conduct of DR.. Elliott 20 shoot during the
progress of o sermon, and TINS run the risk of
breaking the thread of the preachers argument,
Is HnQuestiOnably breach of true religious
courtesy. DR. Elliott, if he felt it be his duty
10 shoot Brother Roberts, should have waited
either until the pastor bad finished his sermon
aud given out hymn or until the end of the
service. If Mr.. Roberts had gone out during di-
vine service, the Doctor could easily have fol-
lowed him and shot him in the vestihule, and if
Mr. Roberts had remained till the end of the serv-
ice, DR.. Elliott could have slipped out before
him In order to "lay for him" at the meeting
house door 1t is not saying TOO much TO
1rssg that proper respect for minister
will always forbid any devput person TO shoot
during the sermon, except, OF course. IN the case
of returning shot. Mr. Roberts could not have
done less than to return DIR. Elliott'S fire. but
the latter should not have fired in the middle of
sermon.
The cause of DIR. Elliott's sudden assumption
of hoStilIties s not known. There are many rra-
sons, which, in the West and Southwest, are held
10 be sufficient TO justify shooting during divine
worship. though, OF course, al other times than
during the delivery of the sermon Mr.. Roberts
may have put his feet on the back of DIR. FL
liOttS pew and In too close proximity to thar
gentlemanis collar; he may have heen indis-
Greet In the distribution of tobacco juice; he
may have taken TO meeting a Young lady ln
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

The birds nests from which the far-famed
soup is made are built by species OF swal-
low which abounds on the coasts of Java,
Ceylon and Borneo, and practically consists
of gelatinous substance obtained from ma
rne plants. The nests are boiled either IN
chicken broth or in milk, with almonds.
The result very much resembles vermicelu
soup, but is more costly The Chinese res
taurateur also offers his customers smoked
sharks fins, dried cutie fish and salted rats,
but whether ne will make a living by the
sale of such touthsome dainties as these TO
the Parisans is more than doubtful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29
An Indignant Woman.


NEW YORK Letter.
1 have encountered one person who has no
doubt of the utter rottenness of all public offices
and officials. She was old. Tdeferentially made
way for her at the postoffice window. and so
witnessed her Grand She presented a postal
card written over so closely that it proved the
remarkable preservation of her vision and
nerves. She may not have done the writing her
self. She said SO. "And | couldn't get on all
wanted to-" she added, "but think 1 could by
writing little finer I'd like to have you ev-
change this card for fresh one"
When the clerk refused to do t, she gave him
her opinion of him and the postal service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29
A Wife's Vision.



About week ago citizen of Kingston was
taken i'll with fever, but his wife would give
him nothing to stay the disease. She asserted
that she had had a vision, and vacant
chair in heaven for her husband. On this ac-
count it was needless expense to give him medi-
cine Some days ago the suffering man, frantic
with the raging fever, arose from his bed, and in
a semI-nude condition crawled through the win
dow and escaped 10 the street. He was followed,
placed in a cab and removed TO the hospital,
where he is recovering.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

+LTDIA E. PIEKHAM, whose benevolent face
is Swallowed in almost every paper we pick up,
appears to have discovered what Addison calls
''the grand elixir, to support the spirits of human
nature" 1t is quite evident that she has the pat
emit and has secured the contract for making over
and improving the invalid corps of American
womanhOOd.-Globe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

AYERS Hair VigOr promotes the growth an
improves the beauty of the HAIR. II tmparts an
attractive appearance, II delightful aud lasting
perfume. While it stimulates the roots, clc&uSoN
the scalp and adds elegance to luXuriauce, ia
ingredients are harmless and it's effects are en-
during; and thus 1t proves itself 10 be aJ once
the best aud cheapest article for toilet use,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

Boston Herald.


A man went to a Lowell prayer-meeting Tues
day evening and made talk IN which he ac-
eused himself of once having committed larceny.
The sexton had an eye to possible reward and
had the man arrested People will be shy how
they confess their sins in that meetin g-house
hereafter It may be, though, that he was the
first sinner who ever went thee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29
The Republican Party and the Negro.

The Democratic party has long and constantly
opposed the elevation of the race from the depths
of ignorance and degradation: aud for Mr.. Doug
lass to advise his people, in effect to treat the
Republican party with dstrust and to place 1t
on a level with the Democratic party, is to do
that which is ungrateful and unfair, and which
Will not meet the approval of coiored men gen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

The Member from PKG,
Galveston island, Mr.. Speaker, Galveston
island. Once the staupin g-ground of Latitte
and his pirates, and now the home of the lord
lest set of - - seounirels my blue eyes
ever blaZed on,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29
"a local workhouse.

Wen de win blow east,
De fish bite least;
Wen de win blow west,
De fish bite best;
Wen de win blow north,
Bate with IA moth;
Wen de win blow south,
Bate run in he mouth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

1T WAS MENTIONED in a paper read at the
trades-union annual conference, held at Noting
ham, that in ak years seven trades-union soc1-
cites had spent nearly a2.Ooo,oOo, and that
their present cash balance amounts in the aggre-
gate to 100000. The attention this confer
enre has received from the press is a marked
recognition of The growing Importance of the
combinations of worklngmen in support Of the
interests of labor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

AN Italian. paper has broaehed new idea in
the way of emigration. 1t recites the advant-
ages to English farmers of going 60 Italy instead
OF TO Canada or the States, and verv good case
is made out. Laberers are not invited, for labor
is stated to be quite drug in Italy, and this is
1ne of the particular inducements held out to
lhe class of Euglishmen VINO are seriously ad-
Used to emigrate to this quarter of the globe.
Vie climate is everything that can be desired,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-29

! NJ INC g I IS Ron and Tert1Ie Land can De
u VOL wilbout $40 per acre, ready planted
all nd olives, and If implanted and suit
annals, at q much lower price, i'll central
IoJn Italy. There Is need to build
resihOuse, for a good substantial stone
a IT ruch chara cter that some might call
buJE together with the necessary farm
( outty usually he had with the land with
thsrtO the price. Another advantage is
n cLea servants are abundant, willing and
III is o,tistance from England and friends
IS there. days. and the notion of exile ia
IL nnwei likely to intrude itself. II,
~ ~ thousands were to accept such in vita
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
New franklin.

ED. DEMOCRAT:--In looking over the
columns of your valuable paper, failed
to see one word from this neck of woods
and think it high time you heard from
this quarter, for the time is not far dis
tant when we want every man to take
hold of the Democratic wheel and give
it a turn, for we are well satisfied with
past results. Hoping that they may
continue up to 1884, when we will give
'em a grand whOOp-up. Very good DEM
Ocrats in this section QOr we keep no
Other) stand firm to his post, ready to
grapple anything that is justice to us,
as a people, and to our country. Our
quiet little village is situated on the
eastern border of "0ld Molly Stark"
bounded on the north by the P. f. W. 81
G., r. r., on the south by the Tuscarawas
branch, on the east by the c., 81 P. r. r.
and on the west by the G. Y. q P. r. R.
ESD 5lentz, thinks seriously of connect
ing the two latter roads with street
cars, through cur place, so that we can
get away from home and avoid the mud.
We can boast of one of the best Hotels
between the river and the Lake, any
body doubling, may stop with Uncle
Tommy, and be convinced. NEBO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
rHE DAILY sTARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.

In a few days we shall resume the
publication of the DAILY STARK COUNTY
DEMOCRAT. The demands of trade and
business compel to this resolve and the
promises of support are already quite
encouraging, Let our friends help on
the good work, by putting down their
names, so that we may know the out
look at the start.
The Democracy of Canton and Stark
county are entitled to daily. In fact,
we are not on equal terms with our op-
pOnents without a daily; and our rail
way and news facilities and OppOrtuui-
ties have improved to such an extent
that the project is now possible and
without the great labor and expense it
was formerly. With the hearty patron
age and aid of our friends we expect to
make the DAILY DEMOCRAT a success.
Lend us your aid, and help the cause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

Our enteTprising and progressive
neighbOT, Louisville, has just joined the
list of towns indulging in the luxury of
a newspaper publication. We have re-
ceived a copy of the Louisville Trans
cript, published in that snug little burg,
neatly printed, and altogether hand
some appearing sheet it is. Mr.. Sher-
wood is the editor, proprietor and pub
Usher. He formerly conducted paper
at Minerva, but abandoned that town
for Louisville, the latter place Offering
a more promising field for newspaper
work. Mr.. Sherwood, without doubt,
thoroughly understands the newspaper
business, and we congratulate the peO-
pie of Louisville on their new accession.
We extend our best wishes for the sue
cess of the bright little newcomer and
hope it will OutliVe opposition and
adverse criticism. Shake, neighboT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
AAIUSEAIENTS.
Mrs Langtry. in ''she stoOps to Conquer
other stage News.

Other stage News.
The great event in the amusement
line this week was the appearance OF
the renowned English beauty, Mrs.
Langtry-knOWn to all the world as the
Jersey Lily"-at the Opera House, on
Thursday evening, as Miss HaTdeastle,
IN GOldsmith's fine old comedy, "She
StOOps to Conquer" The house was
packed standing room even being at
premium, and many holders of reserved
seat tickets were offered as high as So
for their little slips of pastebOard. The
immense audience present, it must be
admitted, was drawn thither in great
part by the spirit of curiosity, raised by
the fame of Mrs. LangtTy's personal
charms. That she isvery beautiful, none
will deny, but that is not her only claim
to public recognition, for To all lntelll-
gent and unprecedented minds she Is an
actress of considerable merit, and de-
serving Of great praise, considering the
short time she has been before the pub
lie in this role, and the many trying
difficulties which have beset her stage
path. Miss HaTdcastle" is considered,
by all competent judge s, to be her best
part, aud her delineatiOn of the charac-
ter Thursday evening, was simply per-
fectiOn itself. She came before the foot
lights, not as Mrs. Langtry, the famous
beauty, hut as Miss Hardcastle,' the
simple, charming and unaffected maid
en-, and impaired to the character de-
gree of piquant viyacity and sweet sim
plicity that is beyond all praise. Her
support was all that could have been
desired, but taken as a whole, the per
fGl nance OF the sterling old comedy,
that has held its place on the stage for
over hundred years, was one long to
be remembered.
The list of attractions for next week
at the Opera House is a strong one. On
Tuesday evening, the llth, Miss cara
Louise Kellogg, the celebrated prlma
donna of the Operatic stage, appears in
grand concert, supported by splen-
did company of carefully selected ar
| fists. Au excellent programme of choice
vocal and Instrumental music OF the
highest class is promised, such as has
/ not been heard here for long time. On
Wednesday evening, the new Frying
Dutchmau" will be given by the Flock
| ton & Edmund's combination, one OF
| the strongest and best selected com
panies on the road, which on this Occa
! sion will make its first appearance il
/ Canton.
Mr.. Ben McAuley will appear on Thurs
| day evening as "GildeTOy n. G. Punk
/ In the new original American comedy
| entitled The JeTseyman." The Detroit
Free Press in speaking of this play says
Mr.. b, McAuley's new comedy, entitled
THE Jerseyman," was produced last
night at Whitney'S Opera House, and
| proves to be- a successful and interesting
play. The plot is strong one, and the
| comedy element being entrusted to the
| star, the audience is kept i'll almost con
| staut laughter. After Mr.. McAuley's Ell
| trance the fun of the evening com
mences, and the curtain goes down OIL
| each act amidst laughter and applause
On Friday and Saturday, Miss Bertha
| Welby appears in two different perform
| ances, which will be announced later.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
BLISsFUL OBLIVION.
A Newly welded Pair Asleep in AN Oper
House.

A Newly welded Pair Asleep i'm AN Opera
House.
Last Tuesday night after the close of
the McGibney family concert aud the
audience had dispersed, the janitOr in
putting out the lights, discovered a
young couple fast asleep, the man with
his arms entwining the waste of pret-
" Young woman whose dress showed
that she was bride, They were in deep
slumber and the janitOT stood and gazed
in amazement. "Shall we let them
stay?" said companion.
"Oh no, it wouldn't do" said the jani-
tor. But it beats anything ever saw"
The janitOr reluctantly approached the
pair and gave them a shake. They
sprang up in bewildeTment and cOnfu-
sion. The woman turned scarlet and
gave vent to little shrieks; the NAL
groWled and was sullen. When they
realized where they were they speedily
retired. The bride explained that they
had come to town on trip and after a
round Of sightseeing had stood for two
hours watching the new bridge. In the
last performance they had fallen asleep
and remained in undisturbed slumber
until the janitOT saw them. The pair
lived in ElkTun tOWnship.-New Lisbon
journal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
Ohio stnte HortIeulturaI society.

The annual meeting of the Ohio State
Horticultural Society will be held at
day of next week i'll Phoenix Hall, to
which all interested in horticulture are
cordially invited. On Wednesday even
ing will be welcoming address and re-
spOnse and also the Presidents annual
address. paper will be read by Prof.
Lazenby on Forest Tree Cultivation"
Other topics will be discussed. Papers
and reports and discussions will occupy
Thursday and Friday. Premiums will
be awarded for the best collections and
specimens of apples, pears, grapes,
vegetables, flowers aud potatoes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

"She StOOps to Conquer" the play in
which Mrs. Langtry appeared Thursday
evening, was written by the great poet,
Oliver Goldsmith, and is one of the most
popular comedies on the English speak
ing stage. 1t is great favOrite with
the great majority of people, and has de-
lighted the hearts of millions since it's
first production in London by David
Garrick. over hundred years ago. The
part of Miss HaTdcastle is a very trying
and difficult one to properly portray,
and it has been sustained by some of
the greatest actresses that have appear
ed on the English and American stages.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

A DEMOCRAT reporter interviewed the
lovely Mrs. LangtTy ON Thursday after
nOOn-at a most respectful distance.
There appeared to be about four OF five
hundred other persons besides the afOre-
said reporter engaged upon the same
task, and they all seemed to draw con
siderable amount of satisfaction from it,
at least the reporter thought so judging
from the manner in which they hound
ed the poor lady from place to place. A
gOOdly portion of the crowd were men
and women who looked as though they
were the pOsessOrs of little more sense
and Gecency than 10 join in the silly
curiosity of lot of small children and
irresponsible reporters, the latter of
whom, Mrs. Langtry truly says, "are
very saucy, and talk about things they
should not" The reporter did not get
a glimpse of either of Mrs. Langtry's
feet or apkles-which some folks say
are extremely large-nOr of her cardi-
nal hosiery, but he did get a passing
glimpse of about half her face, the other
half being hidden behind the folds of
a short veil. While the interview was
in progress, a little child stepped in
front of MTs Langtry and gazed long and
fixedly at her. The lady taking the
child by the hand drew il toward her
and said you are nice little girl;
when you get big you will not stand
around and gape and stare at lady like
those grown saYages around here, will
your" AT this point the interview came
to an end on the part of the reporter,
and he left.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
Prnhibitinn at AIlinnoe.

A sad calamity is about to Overwhelm
the truly good citizens of Alliance in the
shape of prohibition. Yes, the supply of
beer, whisky, etc, is about to be shut off
over there, the town, council at it's last
meeting Monday evening having in
structed the City Solicitor to prepare a
prOhibitOry ordinance on the McCOn-
nellsville plan, as petitiOned for by a
number of citizens. At the same cOun-
Gil meeting the Solicitor was also in
strueted to prepare an ordinance against
gambling, the city never having had a
law prohibiting it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

C. r. Hodge was arrested at New Phila-
delphia, Tuesday, and taken to Massil-
lon, where he passed a forged draft,
raised from 50 to 81 800 on the Union Ma
tiODal Bank, and another for 1925, drawn
by the Union National Bank Of Cincin-
natl on the Union National Bank, of
New York; the latter having been cashed
by the German Deposit Bank of Massil-
lon. The prisoner waived an examina-
tiOn and was bound over to Common
Pleas Court. Letters found in Hodges
vaIise show that his home is in Wash
ingtOn, j G. He is now in jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

Stolen from the stable of the subscTib-
eT, ON Friday evening. Nov. %. 1888,
black mare, seven years old and about
13 hands high; with fOal; buggy bride
and saddle. There is a white spot about
the size of thumb-nail on her back;
also a small lump on the left side Of the
neck, where she had been bled. She is
also little nip shot. Forty dollars re-
ward will be paid for her recovery. Any
information may be reported by tele-
graph or telephone to Sheriff AltekTuse,
or Marshal Schlegel, Canton, o.
EDWARD SNYDER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08
A Critic.

The dramatic critic of the Repository
yesterday, mOnkey-like climbed the
highest pole, in speaking of Mrs. Lang
try and the comedy of She StOOps to
Conquer" His first assault was on the
comedy "as very light one, chosen by
Mrs. Langtry." 1t is to be hoped that
it's author, Oliver Goldsmith, will not
hear of this attack, and the probability
is that its readers in the spirit land are
not and have not been subscribers to it,;
but should perchance the remains of its
author be impregnated with the char
acter of the assault no doubt they would
rattle and turn in his tomb. The only
apology that can be made for this illus
triOus champion is his youth and yer.
dancy. He, however, is entitled to be Ell
rolled on the scroll of many of his COM
peers in other parts of the country, who
have an idea to make themselves con-
spicuOus and distinguished by such
elaborate productions of the pen, the
evaporation of an empty skull. 1t is
painful to learn that mostly those who
pay no admission fee are often the great
est kickeTs. The audience, so far as
your correspondent could learn and
hear, was well pleased, as it did not eX
peCt to witness the performance of a
Mojeska. Clara Morris, Mary Anderson,
&c. But few, If any, except the critic,
were disappointed. He will feel relieved
so soon as Buffalo Bill or Barnum comes
to town. Mrs. Langtry has only been on
the stage two years. In a few years or
less she will excel the above. 4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

tus; Frank l.. Wise and Allie Harmony,
Canton; John L. Haubert and Elizabeth
Gardner, Canton; Preston W. Trump and
Elizabeth ReinhOld, Canton; Emmet
Cutes and ETvilla Rudy, Minerva; James
BashfOrd and Enlma McLelland, Brook
field; Edwin G. PaXsOn and Polly ZaiseT,
IimAVilIa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

A large, extensive and handsome line
of inkstands can be seen at Durbin,
Wright g. Co.'s. These inkstands are in
glass and bronze. suited for desk or
library purposes, and are of every con-
ceivable style and design, from the ex-
tremely plain to those of the most high
ly finished patterns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

GARRETT CITY, IND, Dec. 2, 1888.
A. MCGREGOR-DeaT SiT:-Please find
enclosed one dollar, for which renew my
subscription to the DEMOCRAT for six
months, and Oblige JOHN +. EBY.
WARRENsBURG, Mo, Dec. 4, 1883.
Mr.. MCGREGOR:-Please find enclosed
pOstOffice order for S400 for subscription
to the DEMOCRAT from November l, 1882,
to November l, 1884. Yours respect
fully, JOSEPH Brown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

Goldberg Bros. have now on exhibition
a. their counters, one of the very finest
assortment of holiday goods that has
ever been offered to the people of Can
ton. The greater part of the stock was
purchased in Europe by a member of
the firm, and consists of great many
new and beautiful novelties, not to be
seen elsewhere.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-12-08

Lost or stolen, small black and tan
dog. Will answer to the name of Dot.
Had on a silver collar, with name of
DOT Keplinger." Twenty dollars reward
will be paid, and no questions asked for
his immediate return.
E. d. KEPLINGER.