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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Ladies' Leap-Year Law.
They Haye the Privilege of "Making
Love Unto the Men,"

Thomas j. Bowditch writes in the
Troy IN. W Times:
1t is said that, in a work entitled
"Courtship, Love and Matrimony,'
published in 1906, ten years before
the death of Shakespeare, is this
explanation regarding ladies' privi.
leges in leap-year;
"Albeit, it is nOwe become a part
of the common lave, in regarde to
social relations of life, that as often
as every bissextile year doth return,
the ladyes have the sole privilege,
during the time it continueth, OF
making love unto the men, which
they do, either by wordes or lookes
as to them it seemeth proper; and
moreover, no man will be entitled
to benefit of clergy who dothe in
any wise treate her proposal with
slight or contumely."
This quotation is give by corre-
spondent of "Notes and Queries"
but there are some words in it
which were scarcely in common
use in Shakespeare's time.
"Social relations of life" is a COM
paratively modern phrase; and
though the word "relations" is used
once by Shakespeare, "social" never
was. Oddly enough, "contumely,"
though not given in"Ascough's Con-
cordance," occurs in "the proud
mans contumely," which is put in
to one of HamIets most thoghtful
soliloquies.
The following is the statute in the
old Saxon code referring to leap
year:
"Albeit, as often as leape yearre
dothe occure, the woman holdeth
prerogative over the MEME in mat
ters of courtships, love and matri-
monte; so that, when the lady pro-
poseth, it shall not be lawful for the
man to say her nae, but shall enter
taine her proposed in all guide cur
tesie."
A Scotch statut of 1923 read as
follows:
"It is statut and ordaint that
durin the refine of her maist blessit
majestic, ilk forth year, known as
leap-year, ilk maiden layde OF
bath high and low estait shall have
liberty to bespeakye man she likes,
albyit, if he refuses to take her to
be wifi, he shall be mulcted in the
sum of one pound (ED or less, as
his estait may be, except and avis
If he can make it appear that he is
betrothed to one woman, and then
he shall be Free"
Leap-year naturally makes us
think Of marriage, and we hope all
the young ladies and widows will
be bold enough to "pop the ques.
tion," and do it without blushing OF
stammering. Now is your oppor.
tunity.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10

Professor Sullivan stood for
moment like O statue. Then he
examined his left kid glove. 1t was
slightly rent, and from cut on one
Of his knuckles he saw the blood
beginning to flow. He turned fright
fully pale, but with tremendous
effort he retained his self-control,
and did not move from the spot un-
til the venerable and distinguished
master of ceremonies had awarded
the palm of victory to the uncon-
querable descendant of the i'm
mortal John Lawrence Sullivan.
~ am foreibly impressed with it,"
replied Professor Sullivan as he
made Delsartian gesture. at seems
to be decided hit"
"Then don't dodge the issuep re-
joined the other, with a circular
sweep of his right.
"a truce to this trifling by-playv'
exclaimed Professor Sullivan, draw
ing slightly back and adjusting his
necktie. "For hundred years all
the individuals who have faced
the descendants Of John l.. Sulli-
van have been overwhelmed in
sinistris manibus, as it were, take
that, and reciprocate if you camp
The great contest was over. The
prize at stake-a Professorship of
Occult Sciences, Philosiphic Pugi-
ilsm and Volapuk-was conferred
upon Professor Elliott Waldo Sulli-
van amid the eXclamations of the
vast and intellectual throng and in
a few minutes more the streets and
avenuec leading from the campus
were crowded by Bostonians slowly
and thoughtfully taking their way
homeward. The affair was social
ly, professionally and artistically a
success. 1t is gratifying to be able,
to say that it was a financial sue
cess likewise, the campus restaur-
ant having disposed of not less than
twenty-seven barrels of beans dur
ing the afternoon and evening of
the contest.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Patents Granted.

To citizens of Ohio during the
past week, & reported expressly for
this paper by c. A. Snow & Co. Pat
ent lawyers, Opp. U. S. Patent
Office, Washington, u. G.
A, p. Baldwin, Akron, Straight
ening metallic shafting. j. j. Bugh-
man, Justus, Farm gate. 7. Buty,
Cleveland, Window ventiator. w.
L. Caldwell, Canton, Rack. Il. o.
Daniels, Springfield, Windmill at
tachment. c. n. Hussey, Cleveland,
Flanging machine. w. II. Ganss,
Toledo Sewing machine hemmer.
l.. b. Clifford, Toledo, Vehicle Jack.
r.. +. Hageman, New Madiso, Rail-
way signal l. N. Jones, Dupont,
Chimney. l.. Kittinger, Akron,
Match machine. w. II. Lawrence
Cleveland, Carbon amalgamator. M
Steiner, BlufftOn, Windmill.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Trains run on Central Standard Time.

Trains run on Central standard Time.
*rrains stop only on signal.
Trains g. ., 5, IL, 81 and 80, daily. All Others
daily except Sunday.
Train IL has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
cs to Boston and New York daily.
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
es from Boston and New York daily.
Train . has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
New York to Chicago daily.
All trains arrive Mt and depart from the new
Dearborn Station. Chicago.
Passengers taking trains 30, 80, 80, or 30 must
procure tickets before boarding the train.
Passengers who may be going east or west
vii lfind it to their interest to consult the
agents of this company, who will give them
all information in regard to rates and con-
nectOns. F.. DONALD
| B. THOMAS, General PusscngerAg gt
General Supt. CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Chicas 4 Atlantic Railway Company.
TIME CARD.

EU-The Chicago and Atlantic Railway
continues to be the most popular line be.
tween nll points cast or west. Its trains IRE
tinI Pullman sleeping cars, and run over n
smooth, we'll balfested road bed. No other
line offers more complete facilities. Direct
avoiding Iucomodous transfers at unrenson-
oble hours. The rntes via this line are as low
rs the lowest. Ask for your tickets Win the
ey will be one ofcomfort and pleasure.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-03-10
Note on ,'ss1sssiMO Of trains.

Train leaving Columbus at 400 D. M. (north
bOund) runs daily, and carries through sleeper
for rChicago via. Fostoria and B. & o. II. RI
Train No. Toledo DLyu, south bound, ar
through sleeper running between Chicago
and Columbus via b. & O. and Forstoria.
Direct connections made In Union Depot at
Wheeling, Baltimore, Washington and Phila-
delphin; also for Dayton, Cincinnati, Louis
xW-Ciose connections at Toledo % for Detroit
aid all points In Michigan and Canada.
II. j. FALKENBACH,
g. r. CARR, Columbus, Ohio.
Gent Sup't.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
A SUDDEN DEPARTURE.
Harry N. Smith, q Laundry Clerk,
Charged With Going 10 Cleveland
with His Employer Money,
Leaving Several Board
BILLS Behind,

For some time past a young man by
the name OF Harry M, Smith mas been
employed as driver and collector by the
Troy Steam Laundry, A few weeks
ago tho fra state they began 10 notice
that their collections wore running
short, but thought nothing OF H. ~
Smith would report that the bills had
not been paid, They atethat instead
OF the bills being paid the next week no
weuld again report them rs unpaid and
Instead Of getting better tho collections
were becoming smaller each week,
Last Friday night whom Smith left
the Office no told MI, Cook, ono Of the
prOprletorB, that no was going 10 a
dance, and this Ia tho last that either OF
the firm have seen Of him, Saturday
morning when no did not put In On APP
pearance inquiry developed the fact
that he had told O boy that no had In
tended 10 go 10 Cleveland, They say q
| collector was started over the route and
discovered a great many collections
that had been made by Smith but not
reported 40 the Office, In GeyCfal Gal0ona
II was found that no had traded on
wash bills for pool chGclg,
Tho firm say from OIL accounts II
seems that Smith has been living u worry
fast life for some time past, lie dressed
fairly we'll, was always ready 10 50 out
with the boys, was a frequent yialtorat
saloons, a great lover OF poo, "A heavy
| drlnker and always seemed to have
money In plenty.
A News. DEMOCRhT reporter called
on Mr.. Cook OF the Troy Steam Laun.
| dry, who stated that he could not toll
tbs amount OF Smiths shortage, but
said thoy had discovered many bllla
that had been paid but not reported,
aud that there were many more that
had not been investigated as yet, lie
also said that Smith was IN debt al
over town and owed board bills In two
or three places and o tailor bill. Mr.,
| Cook IN under the impression that his
former clerk IN In Cleveland, and says
he will have him brought back to this
| city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
D \, GET

Decision on a Case Whion Has Been In
Court Thirteen Years,
A decision has been rendered In the
case Of Asa Cutler w Kent Jarvis % ~.
the Oldest case on the docket In com
mon pleas court, The action wa
brought 20 recover damages for The
loss Of o team OF horses by breaking
through the aQueduct AZ Bolivar, Tus'
caravans county IN 1861, AZ
that time Kent Jarvis, Thomas
Moore, william Jackson and
Charles Parrot were the lessecs
OF tho public works OF the State among
which was the Ohio Canal, and the sun
arose from % team of horses Of Cutler,
being thrown from the aqueduCt by q
broken plank.
In giving his decision Judge HaleJ
held that tho a%queduot was In good
condition and thought the plaintin wa
guilty Of COntrlbutary negligence In moi
having q driver with hig team, The
suit was not commenced until thirteen
years ago, aud In this the court thought
the plaintiff confessed u weakness n
his action,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
Whit Am 10 oR

The symptoms Of blliousness are vi
happily but too well known. They
Infer In different individuals 10 some
ntent. A bilious man Is seldom n
breakfast eater. TO frequently, alas
he has an excellent appetite for liquids
but none for solids Of q morning. His
tongue will hardly bear inspection at
any time; II II Is not white and furred,
II Ia rough, nj oil events,
The digestive system 10 wholly out OF
order and diarrhea or constipation may
be n symptom o7the two may alternate
There are oftOn hemmorrhoids or even
loss Of blood. There may BIO glddlnem
and often headache and aoidity or Hat
ulence and tenderness In the pit OF the
stomach. 10 correct all this " not
effect u cure try Green's August Flower
IL costs but u tribe and thousands
o test itg efficacy. p
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
III. w. KERCH,
A HORRIBLE CRIME,

James jackson Pelia Tho Story ofthe Muir
dor for Which Charles behmidt was Ar
rested ~ MaHaiii0n,
Charles Schmidt, the man arrested at
MAsalllOn recently by ShorlG Sawyer,
for tho murder Of benjamin Ffaaee,
wao given apreliminary hearing yeater
day ut Cleveland, before Justice W j.,
Hart, and held IN trial without bail,
James Jackson testified that on the
night Of the murder he went with
Schmidt into the engine room where
they found FraHeo asleep, Ito says that
Schmidt took o revolver out Of his
pocket, cooked II and pulltG the trigger,
but II only snapped, According 70 his
statement Schmidt then picked up q
sledg6 hammer aud struck the old man
q terrible blow on tho head, Ia fact 80
hard that II sank into the skull a Con-
siderable distance, Schmidt then won't
through the murdered mdnh pocket
During tho testimony OF Jackson, the
accused murderer smiled frequently
aud seemed greatly pleased. Jackson
was also held In $1,000 bail a. o wit
ness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20

Ayers Almanac, which has been an
annual and welcome visitor since 1859,
comes TO us this year as q handsomely.
bound volume containing copies not
only Of various editions In English, but
also In nine foreign languages. In ad-
dition TO these there are specimen pages
Of the pamphlets issued by the com
pany In eleven other tongues, thus max
Ing the book the most comprehensive
%polyglot we have ever seen. While tho
primary design Of the almanac is to ad-
yertlse ID. Ayers Standard Medicines
Sarsaparilla, Cherry Pectoral Pills,
Hair Vigor, and Aguo Cure-it com
mends itself TO every reader by reason
of the fullness and accuracy ofits astro-
nomical and other valuable information
as well as by Its funny items which
show that Jokes can be spicy without
being vulgar. All the druggists are
supplied with Ayers Almanacs, in their
familiar form, and are happy to give
them TO customers, The issue
this year win probably not fall much
| short Of fourteen million copies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
JUST IN TIME,

A Great CONFEDERATION Ayorted by Com
missioner Smith NJ HE Country Rest
denoo,
County Commissioners smith Is still
nervous over the narrow escape from q
connagratiou ut his homo between this
city and Massillon Tuesday evening,
lie states that the evening train on
the IT, Wayne road was late and when
somo distance from hia house he saw
that II was wrapped In darkness, denot-
ing that the family had retired. Upon
approaching nearer he discovered q
bright light In the pantry, Thinking
that some member Of the family was
stil up, he fastened TO the outside door
and knocked sharply, There was no
answer. His next thump was an
energetic one ag the night was
blttOr cold and he lOngOd 10 be within.
Receiving no response he tried the
| door at tho front and his vigorous
knocks brought q member Of the fami'
ly. When within he inquired as TO the
light In the pantry, Nothing was
known Of IL. An investigation showed
that II coal miners lamp has been hung
| TO d beam and left lighted. 10 had
turned and the fame had ignited the
wood work, and had II not been discov.
cred when IL WAS, the entire part of the
building would soon have been a0laze.
IL was found that one of tho children
of the household hQd Carelo3sly left The
lamp burning when the family had re-
| tired.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
A MEAN TRICK

Played on q Summit County Farmer by q
Fodder Claiming Canton ~ HIS Home,
Superintendent Frazer, Of the HUI
name Society, is looking about for a
Hebrew by the name Of A., Aveur, who
claims Canton as his home. II seems
that several weeks ago this man stop
ped at the house Of Henry Seesdorf
in Summit county, and asked to have
put up and kept for him for several
DAVIS his horse, an animal 80 emaclated
that IL could hardly walk, The man,
who gave his name as Avuer, stated
he would pay Is cents daily for the
feed. He left and hasn't been seen
since. Since then the animal has al
most eaten Seesdorf out Of house
and home and he thinks II about time
for the peddler TO show up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20

Every kind-heartod man who owns o
horse will provide his animal with 0
horse blanket both for stable wear and
out door use. This Ia not a matter OF
Kindness alone hut really saves money.
First because q horse which Is well
blanketod will keep In better condition,
and In the spring will DO In better
shape for work than IN unblanketed
horse, which must spend y great deal OF
his vitality TO keep warm, Again O
horse which is not blankoted must eat
more TO keep warm than u blanketed
horse, and the saving In feed alone
probably pay for several blankets.
IN no fabric can q person DO deceived
more than in q horse blanket as poor
blankets which will last only q few
weeks are nude, which look M. feel rs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20

the whole house, Tho barn II a bank
l0OIbO feet, newly repaired Ia modern
Rtyle with Slate root, Also q splendid
Buffalo hay and stock aGale Of over b
tons capacity, and all under cover, The
tenant house aud barn are In good re-
pair and nearly new The farm ID
watered with two good springs, two
wells, and three large olhierph, Two
OF tile OiRtens are At the barn, This
farm In located one mile from market
which has three railroads and tho ono
Canal,
1 have spent nearly q life time on
this farm and have spared no pains or
expense 10 make II what II 10, hut IN
firm old ago eOmpels mt 10 leave y,
The terms will DO easy and made
known on the day OF sale Any 0ne
Wishing ~ know more about the farm
can aee mo on tho premises or by adi
dressing ms VI Navarro, stark COu o.
THOs, w, CHAPMAN,
T., 81 reserve tho QUO half interest
in all tho coal found under the farm,
NAYARGR, d. Dec, n, 1881,
M20gml
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
THE KNonLooK BREWERY
Bold Tuesday Evening 10 an Rintorprisinl
Brewing Firm Of Pittaburg, Pa,

polA 4 AthAhN hNhhAhE W M hhNNApIlNAlh
Brewing Firm Of Pittsburg, Pa
Tuesday evening W, j. Piero, as
assignee OF the KnoblOck estate, dis.
posed Of the Kuoblock brewery TO the
brewing firm Of Edel & Seiferth, Of
P%ittsburg. The price was $4,000,
These gentlemen will take charge of
their recent purchase January lst, and
II is understood that they will make
important improvements.
The Knoblock brewery is situated In
West Canton, northwest Of the water
works pumping station, and along the
line OF the race. II Is q substantial
structure and Is fitted out ina complete
manner with improved machinery
The improvements to be made by the
new firm will place II In the front rank
with brewers Of the State, Messrs
Edel 4 Seiferth are progressive young
men Of means and ability and have
thorough knowledge of the business
Men Of such standing are always wei.
come 10 Canton,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
AN DECISION

In Favor OF Property Holders on tho
Maaaillon Road.
Upon o petition filed by property
owners ON the Masslllon road, just west
of the city limits, tho county commits
sioners have decided that the Canton
Street Railway Company must remove
the track there 10 the middle Of the
road, They also decided 10 have the
roadway cut down eighteen inches,
grading IL 40 that the aurface water
will drain eastward. This is q very
important decision for property holders
In that vicinity,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
A MAMMOTH PROJECT
TO Pipe Water From Lake Eric
Throughout Ohio,
Direct information That the Water
Works Truateea.
Have Been Asked CONCERNING tho
Stand 10 DO Taken by Canton In
Case the Project Should he
Carried Through.

Information In received to-day that
the old project Of piping water from
Lake kgio 10 towns and cities In Ohio
In being revived.
Tho project Ii ono OF great magni'
tude and tho most interesting thing for
residenta In this vicinity 10 that Canton
will BIO down on the llat II ahe
desires, and probably Massillon, ALI
ance, Navarro, Akron and other nd.
Joining cities,
The news received was that NJ a
meeting Of the water works trustees
last night a letter was read from q Mr.,
French, OF ~Sanduaky, asking what Can
ton thought Of such a project, and
stating that men OF means had hold of
the matter but II was In such shape
that the projectors would desire tho af'
fair to DO considered confidential, and
that all correspondence on the matter
with the trustees would DO 10 held,
A visit was made 10 tho water works
to-day but no information could BIO OBJ
tanned, although tho matter Of letter
from a Mr. French wea admitted II
was stated that the letter was q con0I.
dental one and II would be q breach OF
business etiquette TO make the con.
tents public, The letter was read W
tho board during the presence OF
several outsiders,
For years this project has been under
way and the information Is given that
10 hNs reached such o point no % only
need encouragement from cities and
towns In Ohio before steps toward car,
rying II out are taken, The magni,
tude OF the enterprise is OF immense
proportions but should such q line be
built the return TO the projectors would
be enormous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20

we'll as a strong blanket which will last
several SEASONS, The 3 A horse blank
OF manufacturers who are adYeftlhing
Ia our columns make q speciality OF
strong horse blankets, and put their
GA Trade mark on each .blanketl 10
buyers when purchasing NcRn toll q
strong blanket by lOofing for the b'A
trade mark,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
AN l. RESIDENT
Passes Away ~ His Residence of Old

Passes Away ~ His Residence of Old
Ago.
Tuesday afternoon ut +%@ o'clock
William II. Brisbin, ST., died at his resi-
dence, No. 1917 South Cherry street.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resi-
denCo.
Mr.. Brisbin is well.known in Canton
and o large circle Of friends will receive
with sorrow the news Of his death. lie
was born In Center county, Pa, about
n years ago, and served in the war rs q
frat lieutenant in the 80 Pennsylvania
lie came to Canton in 1868, and has re-
sided here since.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
Farm sale

will oifersmy farm at pu
on February, O, 1880, at | o.
sharp, II not sold sooner, TO
bidder. The farm contain,
Fifteen acres of good tim
in the highest state of
Fences in good repair, tw
ards, with plenty Of choice
The buildings are In ext
and consists Of two DIV
home residence contains
basement Kitchen and 60
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
Married.

George Barnett, the gent
the Barnett House, was mis-
usual haunts for several day
1t is now learned that he hi
to Uhrichsville, Tuscarawi
where he was joined in wedl,
Lizzie Smith. The young c
shortly 60 to housekeeping il
and they have the well wishe
of friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
pnosl pllOsl Itching Piles.

SYMpToMs-Moisture intense itch
ing and stinging; most at night; worse
by scratching. IL allowed to continue
tumors form, which often bleed and Ill
cerate, becoming very sore. SwAYNE's
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most caset
removes the tumors. At druggists, OF
by mail, for 30 cents, Dr., Swayne .
Son, Philadelphia. [T-T-sl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
Going 10 be an Editor.

Alliance Review; Rev. j. W, TolNnd
Presiding Elder OF tho Canton District
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, has
determined to make his calling and cleo.
ton sure, and 10 blossoming out as a
full. nedged editor. In u few days he
will issue the Canton District Looking
Glass, q reflector Of the religious and
financial condition OF his charge,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
AN ELOQUENT DIVINE,

TO Give uia Experience 10 u Canton Au-
dienoe on the 27th.
Rev, sam, w, Small will DO In this
city on Thursday evening, Dec, 9th,
and the theme. %From tho Bar Room TO
tho Pulpit Ia ono OF the most thrilling
and instructive lectures ever given "
an audience. The Tabernacle should DO
filed 10 overlooking The admission IL
only 20 cents, aud when young ladies OF
tho Y. w. q. II, u. ask you tO buy tick.
cts, don't fail 10 buy for yourselves and
for others you may wish 10 take with
you TO enjoy q feast OF e%loquence,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-20
salt Rhnnm

With Its intense itching, dry, hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and
the little watery pimplee, often causes
indescrlbable suffering. Hoods Sarsa.
parllla has wonderful power over this
disease. IL p~uriiies the blood and OK.
pels the humor, and the skin heals with
out n scar. Send for book containing
many statements Of cures, TO q. |. Hood
4 Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass,