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GHE BLIND AT PLAY.
Eow Wonderfully the Senses OF
Touch and dearirg
Serve Those who Have Lost Their
sight-Eiind Boys at s'rag, on
tho PIayground-ReIIer
Measures.

Blind boys at play would astpnish any one
not thoroughly habituateI to the scene.
Their movements differ in no way from 9th
eIA Objects in their way are intuitively
avoided, even when there are strange obsta-
Giles on their own familiar ground, as was
yesterday The Mail and Express reporter,
standing on the playground OF the Handsome
lowered and turretted granite building %
the New York Institution for the Blind. at
Ninth avenue and Thirty-fourth street. With
him stood Mr.. William B.. Waite, the super
intendent of The institution, of which tue lnto
Augustus Schell was president, and Of which
the dead philanthropist had been for thirty
years a manager The older students walked
up and down the porch-covered pavemeuts,
arm in arm, earnestly conversing, an | never
touched the writer, although he stool di-
rectly in their way had they gone straight.
The younger boys played tag, all as rapidly
as boys who see, climbed the porch pillars to
the third floor and sid down without ever
touching the ratings, which they passed at
each story. They ran across the brick walk,
lodged quickly right and left, as IL they were
looking into each others eyes, and tumbled
over the four-foot lalustrade into the COW
cred playground, without a slip. or breaking
.neir heads against the posts, which were
quite near enough together to make them
dangerous
, 1884-07-12
GIG ttS
GAG IT,


We can't be unlersold. 5000 cigars al
Two for 5 cents Rhodes 4 Troxell.
, 1884-07-12
NOTICE..

Little Joker is the best smoking to.
bacco.
, 1884-07-12
Notice of Dissolution.

Gray & Pearse, Sole AGENTS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
STARK 90, JAZZ LOSES A PRISONER.
James West fiees Like u Bird From the
Canton Jail Aud IL stiii nj Large,


Canton Jail Aud IL stiii nj Large,
James West, q prisoner confined In the
county jail awaiting trial on the three
charges OF burglary, robbery and assault
with Intent 10 kill on officer ROmey, on
all OF which chargea he was indicted by
the last grand jury made his escape
from the jail last Wednesday evening,
In q very clever manner, since which
time no tldlnga have been heard OF him,
and no has no doubt made good HIS o.
cape. A force OF painters has been NJ
work In the Jail FOR u week or more
painting the celia and corridors, and TO
one OF them, Peter MOhn, Turnkey
Weber gave the key OF the cells 10 en-
able the painters 10 lock or unlock them
~ required, MOhn says that no locked
all the doors aud kept them locked,
while the turnkey says that no locked
tho door on West Monday morning aud
Ia sure no did not open II from that time
until the prisoner escaped. Turnkey
Weber saya that on Wednesday evening,
after having served the prisoners their
supper no started 10 Close tho iron
shutters on the windows, M IN HIS GUS
lpm N'Ni1 N'NHiHEt Nh'lnk NHu h''l
lending from the office 10 the jail open,
While 30 engaged In the south corridor,
no heard some one running through the
main corridor, aud hastily examining
the celia he found the one In which
West had been confined empty, aud hr
prisoner gone. Passing into the office
he found the door opening into FUN
street open, and was met by u man from
Manly's livery stable who Informed him
that he had seen man running up
north COnft street. Tho turnkey start
cd In pursuit In the direction indicated,
and soon caught sight Of West, who waa
some distance ahead, After pursuing
him until he was lost sight OF 10 the Vi
cinity 0l the Catholic church, Weber 70
turned aud Informed the police 0I what
had happened. Two or three officers
Immediately took the trail, but failed To
llnd the prisoner Shortly after the On
cape OF West was made known, II was
reported he had seized q horse aud sleigh
aud headed towards Akron, Deputy
Sheriff krlder started In pursuit. but up
TO the present writing haa been nnHnc'
ceasfnl In capturing him, A reward OF
$50 has been offered for tho apprellen-
sion OF West, who In described Az being
8 feet ~ inches In height dark hair
brown eyes, slender build, aud about %
years old, AZ the time OF his escape he
han on II coat that was considerably
danbed with light paint, He will DO re-
mpmhered IN the man who, In company
with Michael Monroe, broke into the
shop VI Sherry Il Lind last November
stealing therefrOm some tools, ana rob
bed q man In the vicinity Of the lower
Valley depot, When arrested by officers
ROmey aud Sell, Wrat showed light, aud
attempted TO shoot Romey, but the cart
ridge In his pistol failed 10 explode, Al
the time the jail was last painted, about
eight years ago, nix prisoners made
their escape, some OF whom were sub
seQuently recaplnfed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
AinuAeinaniA,

CnllendOr'a Georgia Mlnalrela were
greeted with n fair sized audience at the
Opera House Thursday oyonlng. The
performance 0f the company was an OK.
collent one, aud has seldom been equal.
ed here, the singing nlld dancing being
Of the finest description, while the dlf'
ferent Bpoclhllies were all new and frat.
class IN character.
On Tuesday evening next patrons OF
tho Opera House will be treated 10 a
llne performance Of Shukapere's sublime
tragedy OF Hamlet by George q. Miln
the talented OK minister, and now re.
nowned actor. Mr., Min viii be sup.
ported by Mr.. William n. Burroughs,
Miee Lettlo Allen aud n very strong drn.
matte company. Mr., Min, II will be re.
collected, was the minister who created
such sensation by abandoning thepul.
pit aud adopting tho stage little over
year ago. He poaseHsee u powerful In
tellect, besides being u man OF rare mag.
netic power, and IN n natural born ora
tor and actor. Wherever no hng 40.
paarod he has been greeted with crowded
houses, nnd IN the character of Hamlet
Ia said 10 be simply grand. The Chica.
30 Times In commenting upon his do
linenilon OF this character, sayaI
George .. Min opened tho season
here tonight with Hamlet The house
was packed with ~ intelligent an audi.
ence M ever witnessed tho play, Mr..
Min was received with loud applaugp.
The audience was very enthusiatl
throughout the play, aud the floral tri
butee were more profuse than ever be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.
FROM COLUMBUS.
Unoilod Democrats Speaking Out-.Monroo
County Democracy


Unoilod Domoornta Speaking Monroe
County Democracy
COLUMBUS, Jan. 2i,-'fhe 0utsp0ken
Democracy Of old and gallant Monroe
have held u meeting, den0nncing their
representative, j. II. Hamilton, and their
senator, Gilbert Smith, In voting for
| Payne In the caucus, II seems the meet.
Ing waa held NJ WoOdsAeld, aud was
large, aud passed Indignant resolutions
calling on their members To resign,
This II cooling operation, and the
members In question don't like the over
hauling u particle. Verify these Juda.
aea ehnll have their reward.
II seems Hamilton aud Smith expert
enced u change OF honrt after reaching
tho Neil House. II was sudden con.
version, miraculous, occurring within
| tWonty.f0nr hours. " is said. These
| gentlemen and others may discover
There IN u hereafter.
Putnam county also " indignant and
hot over the trouchery OF their Senator,
Orlando Ramey. Be keeps u country
store NJ Ottawa, In that county, and IL
accused Of dealing In oil after he reach.
ed the Nell House. for ho left home
pledged for pendleton, Ile became ON.
thusInstlc for PAYNE before the caucus,
An editor OF u Putnam county Dom0.
cratic paper wrote u letter TO one OF the
members Of the House, denouncing Ra.
mey In the plainoet, rOundeat terms. He
states TINT Ramey told him IN his edi-
t0fial aanctum that ho would not only
work ana vote for pendleton, but would
DO all IN hia power tOdofent tho oil con.
spIrutOra, Hamilton, Smith aud Ramey
are not the only deserters. There were
some fifteen others.
II IN now stated that DR.. scott OF War
rem county, who. ~ u Republican, rep.
resented that county In tho General Az.
aembly for twenty four years, was thrust
aside for nomination, because OF his
move last year 10 Investigate the Stand
nfd oil monopoly, nnd his declaration
that he would continue 20 offer II ~
long ~ he Rhould DO n member.
bepator Orr, OF Clinton, offered res
olutlon which was adopted by tho Sen
nte, cnlllng the attention OF Congress 10
the Insult Of Germany and France 10
OHIO hogs. aud inairucting Congress TO
bring France aud Germany TO terms.
Bfuce'e bill modifying tho libel law
In reference 10 newspapers, was report
ed back from the judiciary committee
aud its indefinite p0stponement recon.
mended. Bruce moved 10 have II on
crossed for third reading, and Stilwell,
Cameron and Allen q, Myers made spec.
ches In favor OF the bill. Bruce's mo.
tion was voted down.
Senator Faseott, OF Maboning county,
has introduced u bill 10 provide for d
uniform aystem OF school books In the
common schools OF Ohio. and 10 prevent
u monopoly IN tho same. Tho bill pro-
yldes for u commission, 10 consist OF tho
Governor. the Secretary OF State, Audi
ditor OF state, Attorney General and tho
School Commissioner, whose duty II
phall DO 10 examine and decide upon
such text books M may be offered In COM
plIancs with the requirements OF law,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

and this commission shall select there.
from those that may be the cheapest and
best adapted for use In tho schools or
the stats, II IL said TO be the Rooms oil
OF the last Legislature, and " Ia alleged
II. W. Derby is pushing IL,
Governor HOadly sent several appoint
menta 10 the Senate, Wednesday 10 re-
organize the state boards. Among them
Ia q new board of trustees for tho Toledo
Insane Asylum, TO be built thia year
and OIie Of them IN ex'GOy. Chas. Foster
for Ave years. The others are, W. E.
Haynes, Democrat. OF Fremont one
year; John W. Fuller, Lucas county, Re-
publican, two yearai John ", Nelson,
Democrat, Of Williams county. three
years; Geo. l.. johnson, Democrat, To.
ledO, four years. The liat was referred
te the committee on Benevolent institu-
tlOns. Many of the boards are being
changed by Republicans realgning and
their places being filled by Democrats.
The libel bill was up on Wednesday,
the committee on judiciary reporting In
favor OF indefinitely p0atp0ning. This
led TO much argument. The bill pro-
yides that when malice In publication
IN presumed and not shown, no action
can be maintained; maladminlsiration
OF public officers spoken In good faith
and proven, Ia not acti0nnble; publish
ers are liable for actual damages only;
criminal actions can have good defense;
the plaintiff In libel actions against
newspapers must give security for costs,
aud his attorney cannot take q contln'
gent fec. Mr., Bruce and MIR, Washburn
spoke IN favor OF making the bill u law,
while Messrs. Boil, Stiiwell, Weldy aud
Cole favored ita indefinite p0stpOnemen I,
Mr.. Cole aaid II the hill passed an amend
ment should be added, allowing person
slandered TO shoot the editor on sight,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
GONE no REsr,
Death Of ono of the Oldest Pioneers In
summit County,

Death Of ono of the Oldest Pioneers In
summit County,
On the 10Th inst, Jacob llartOr died ut
The residence Of hia sou, John llartof,
IN Norton township.
Jacob Harter resided In Coventry town.
ship for over half u century lie wa,
born In Dauphin Co, Pa, Jan, 10th, 1909,
making his age NJ the date Of hla death
W years lacking 22 days. lie was Of Il
lOng.llyed, hardy aud reaOlutO fuCe, llit
father, "0ld George Harter," settler iu
Stark county In 1903, near New Berlin,
Jacob waa Il soldier In the war Of 1917,
AZ the age OF 20 yeafs no married Cath
arlne SOnfa, lie was the father Of -four
sons and six daughters He left 81 grand.
children, G7 great grandchildren, Und
two Observation-Disclosures leaving
u p0sierlty Of l33 Mr.. Jacob llarler was
an uncle OF the Wagner boys, Of Fran.
kiln township; Aaron, our present cOun.
y Auditor, John j., Of this city, nnd
Philip, Of Manchester.
He waa u man OF strong charaCtpriN
ties. Those who enjoyed his good VIII
had no better friend, Az h0 spent bis
early youth and manhood In this part Ol
Ohio when the country everywhere wua
u "hOwllng wilderness" he grew up
without any education whatever, no fur
~ book learning wea concerned He
never learned 10 read or WRITE yet few
men were better posted In hla station
In lifO llo possessed an excellent mem.
0ry. II waa interesting 10 hear him 10.
late the Oyer.yarylng Incidents Of the
earliest pioneers. llo could not only 70.
late with accuracy the number OF deer,
bears and other wild animals ho killed,
but could give the details 0f all tho IN.
tefestlng circumstances In hia hunting
Oxpl0ta lila memory was equally r0'
tentlyO In reference 10 pOlitiis and re.
llgOn, lle was often known 10 give the
text and relate the lending ldoaa OF ser.
mons ho heard preached over sixty years
ago,
The subject Of thle notice was the old.
eat son OF GO0rgo HurlOf, who IN pr0ml.
nently mentioned by our late Gen,
lilefce, In hla history 0f the earliest pio.
neefa In this section VI tho country,
About the year 1912, the ilrat settlers
were moro or less troubled by certain
Indian chief, Beaver Hat, whose abode
was about the TurkeyfOot lakes, In
franklin township Whenever this
Beaver Hat would have any difficulty
with any Of the white people, ho wae In
tho habit OF displaying u string OF hu.
man tongues, which ho boaeted that no
had taken from the "pOle faces" and
then lnllmated that the day was not far
OIL when the number OF tho tongues In
hla string would be increased, Not
many daya after such au oilcnae waa
given 10 George Harter, ho put hia rifle
In extra good order and left his family
aud friends early one morning 10 10
hunting by himself. In the evening
when he returned, no had very little TO
aay, There was u fulnor current every.
where that Beaver Hat was never seen
after that days huntlng,-Aefon Times,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
MAssILLON,


luicfthllhH iioih NANnNi'h w wv N''
respondent,
Mr.. u, E, SuOble, formerly Of this city,
but now residing In Atlanta, GQn IL IN
the city,
Miss Grace Belden, an exceedingly
charming young lady from Findlay, o.,
IN visiting Miss Milinda Jnalus In this
city,
Archie G. COrns, after having success
fully passed his examination NJ the
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology,
Boston, ~ home on II visit,
Mr.. Karl Il, Miller has leased McLain
Bros mill on Exchange street, ana ln'
tends carrying on general milling
and exchange business there, Karl IL
sure 10 succeed,
Biz" In Saturdays Repository, says
some very unklnd things concerning the
MasslllOn ladies, We notice, however,
that "Blz, m he pleases TO call himself
has very gladly accepted the hospitality
Of these ladies on several Occnai0na
We congratulate our friend Otto H.
Young, Otto has ian old head on young
shoulders Hnl the Council know II, too
although theUurrlw'minded representa-
i've Ot the Repository says he IL TOO
young TO discharge the duties Of Mayor
correctly, but that IN sour grapes, The
Rep. man hasen't u great deal Of lnllu
ence over that august boly, the Council,
lle has yainly striyen 10 become Mayor
every election, hut we are glad to say
that he IN no nearer that honorable posi-
ton than when his most wild endeayors
were lrst started,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
MINr,ps CONVENTION.

COLUMBUS, Jan. ~, The Miners con.
yention resumed their work this morn.
Ing with a full attendance. Commit.
tees were appointed on Screens, on Wa.
ges and on tho Truck System.
After tho appointment OF these com
mittepp q recess was taken, during
which these committees made reports,
which were heard when the convention
was again called TO order.
While tho reports were being heard
LieutGov. Warwick and Senator Fnssett
made their appearance In the hall. A
recess was taken and the members OF
tho convention intEoduced. A commit
tee Oh organization, consisting OF one
from each district was appointed, after
which recess was taken until o'clock
when tho question OF organisation will
bs considered In executive session.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

A few hundred shares OF Interest IN
two Aratclass Silver Mines for sale,
Nearly Ave hundred feet Of tunneling
and ahatting dOnei ore on tho dump; ~,
sessment work nll done, aud the patent
allowed to the company by the U, ;, Gov
rrnment Those mines cannot he jump
I'D, ~ In often the caae when parties To-
cate valuable claims
A corps OF miners have been aud are
now NJ work In those mines, under the
superlnlendence Of a manager aud ns
sayer. A contract ~ eutered into with
u milling company, who Will purchase
NIL the ore NJ the dump as II comes from
Ahr mine', aud thus save transportation
The stock IN n0n'asseaaable, The
company have no stock for sale, TINS
SALE ~ STRICTLY INDIVIDUAL,
Tho par value Of shares IN $40 each
but will be sold Ut $500 share,
aud divided TO suit purchasers | neees'
earY with u guarantee VI dividend In
1854 The mines are owned by Canton
people aud managed by some OF the
wealthiost aud best men In the city,
This " the best Investment ever offer
ed In Canton, aud N within the reach
Of farmers, mechanics or spectators.
Address, HENRY FISHER,
Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

intermissIon until two o'clock.
The music was furnished by the Arlon
Orchestra, aud II h needless TO say, was
splendid, IL settled conviction with
ali BOYS who had the good fortune to be
present that girls do know how TO get
up u dance, Quite u number OF couples
from neighbOrlng towns were present.
Among those In attendance from
abroad were Misses Jennie Rollins,
Chrissy Ess, Mary Ess, Fannie Davis,
Ida Sellers, Clara ROyer Bertha Wlnold,
ELLA Rine, Meaara, Fremont Putnam,
Larry Burcaw, W, II, Bowel, Geo, Hacket,
II, NJ. scott, I'D, IlarmOnt, ed. Gregg and
Tom Flynn. of MassillOni Miss Matte
ana Netlie Cole, Mr.. Breckenridge aud
Mr, Cole, Of New BaltImOrei Adam duth,
Akron,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

fore seen at play In this city, The
ovation was exceedingly gratifying 10
the friends Of the actor, Mr.. Min made
his debut as Hamlet In Chicago one
year ago. His performance, generally
commended In Chicago, was indoreed
throughout the west aud northwest. He
spent the paat season In European study,
and the impression made tonight by his
performance, Ia one OF greater finish
and repOse than that OF year ago. Mr.
Min has lost nothing IN power. His
exhibitions OF dramatic fire were we'll
timed, moderated by good sense and ar.
tistic sensibility. His appearance and
makeup, generally fayorably comment
cd upon last year, az then more nearly
those OF the ideal Hamlet than any 9th
or American actor seen here, were even
more noticeable tonight"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

The ladies Of the Atlantic Club IN.
dulged Ia o leap year ball at Concordia
Hall last night, which was very largely
attended, aud II ~ not going too far to
say that the affair was The most succese-
full In every sense OF the word OF any
dance held here this season. Dancing
commenced NJ 3 o'clock, the gentlemen
sitting demurely around the hall, await
Ing tho invitation Of the fair ones 10 Join
them In a dance, which proceeding
came 4 little awkward nc tlrst 10 both
SEXES, but they soon got accustomed 10
II, aud no very serious accidents hap.
pened. About II o'clock an intermis.
sion was taken, when the gentlemen
wer0 escorted 10 Bacon's, aud there
treated " m excellent oyster supper by
The ladies. After supper dancing was
resumed. and continued Without
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

Tho new Cleveland Sanitary Rooms
Of Drs. Yarnall Il llawley are The lnest
In tho State, beautifully decorated with
paintings NJ an enormous expense, The
physicians are thoroughly scientific; no
lot no one imagine Dr. Yarnall, ST., who
yisite Canton every Tuesday, ls travel.
Ing doctor. IIe IL the oldest specialist
on tho continent, and visits Canton on
the earnest solicitation OF suffering In
valids, and will come till one aet Of
patients ARE cured no they may stand ~
living monuments 10 their skill and
ability 10 cure the most diillcult cases ~
they profess TO- Remember, every Tues.
day, I'LL y. M, b. Cloud Hotel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26

Mr., W. II. Williams has postponed the
sale advertised by him on the 9Th lnat,,
In consequence 0f the prevailing bad
weather, TO Wednesday, January 30th
on which date he will offer M public
sale NJ his farm In Plain township, one
mile north Of Canton, on tho Randolph
road, two draft horses, three extra good
road horses. one span " mules, three
milch cows, one two.year old heifer,
two calves, one brood SOW and several
sh0ates, together with hay, harness.
wagons, agricultural implements, etc,
Sale 10 commence NJ . o'clock n. m.
Henry Rcam auctlonecr.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
RESULT or THE INVESTIGATION
Into the Aiiaira OF Lamborn A Gray, tn
Defunot Alliance bankers,


Into the Afr,ira Of Lamborn A Gray, the
Defunot Alliance bankers.
The board OF appraisers consisting OF
Measra. John IL. Shafer, George lckoa
and II, II. BrOsiua, appointed 10 examine
into the estate OF Lamb0rn u Gray, Of
the defunct Alliance bank, have gone
over all the items, aud about completed
their work, the result Of which IL GER
lainly calculated TO prove OF an agree
able nature both 10 the credlt0ra and
Mesars Lamborn q Gray. The llnbill'
llea OF the bank are about $2OS,0OO,
while the available assets will reach
10000, Some OF the paper considered
doubtful has been paid In. and the aI'
praisera ara confident that all creditors
viii have their claims liQuldated on the
basis of hundred cents on the dollar,
without the private estate OF DR.. Lam
born being touched. The debtors OF the
hank aro paying up rapidly, $4,000 hay.
Ing already been collected from lhia
source. Az there was u great deal OF
loud talk about fraud In the operations
OF the bank, the appraisers deemed II
their duty to examine into II, and AZ q
result OF their Investigations, declare
that the dealings OF Messra. Lhmb0rn u
Gray have been honest and above board
IN every instance, ana that they have
found nothing 10 justify this cry OF
fraud.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
Divorce Notice.

Charles Adams, whose residence IA unknown, will,
take notice that his Vile may Adams on tho plth day
m January A. 1y5i nlud hnr petition IN Tho Court N
uompn plona of tue rountr uf Bnik aud Slate VI hln
praying 70 be divorced f0in said uhnfos AdAiH and
alglna for cause ~ divorce that said Chniloa AdnmnIa
gully or nInhn neglect ~ dny aud total Abandonment
" ead petitioner Tor more than lhfee ,ene ihsl nas
she also ptate - be restored " her mhliun name Mhy
W,lllnmu and TOT Other proper Ielief Hald pdiilion
this date MAily AnAAu "'"
jnnp0Lw ny iionunr A. lNpiarn hn, A,,,,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-01-26
THE wALLAor. MCKINLEY CONTEST.
cleveland Herald spcclal.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23,--The House
Committee on elections does not make
rapid progress toward disposing Of the
fourteen contested seats. The cases
have not even yet been parceled out TO
Tho subcommittee for investigation.
Meanwhile the parties are getting thrlr
briefs and testimony printed, to be ready
when wanted, docket OF tho casea has
been prepared, and II IN understood they
will be disposed of In their order. Wal.
lace w. Mckinley IN iltth on tho list.
Mr. Wallace, who IL personally a very
pleasant and clever old gentleman, IN
Instant In season and out OF season. He
watches his case with great assiduiiy
and doesn't intend 10 be caught mapping.
IIe Ia somewhat dr0peical on this SUB.
ject. No matter how often no is zap.
ped" the result IN Invariably q most
voluble dow Of words In regard 10 the
matter, which always ends with Ihe en-.
pbatic opinion that he Ia certain OF
uiIrcapu.