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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

The Columbus correspondent of the
Cleveland Leader says, in speaking OF
the Monnot school book bill; 'Mr. Mon
not, the author. made one Of the best
speeches Of the session in support Of
the bill, and grew eloquent in opposi-
ton to schoolbook and comb
nations" to keep up prices of various
articles used by the masses. The
speecn teemed with statistical facts to
show the necessity for the passage of
the bill The idea was to secure a uni
form system in behalf of the people
the books only to reach the cost of pro-
duction to the pupils. The speaker
made strong point in this connection
by showing the cost of law books to at
torneys which are printed by the STATE
and the cost of a school textbook not
more than one-fourth the size, If il
was proper for the State to provide fol
the publication of reports by contract,
and protect the attorneys from the
combination, how much more com
mendable it would be 20 protect the
school children of the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

HUNTINGTON, of the Central Pacific
railroad wants to arrange to pay the
United States government the debt in
$50 semi-annual installments at pei
cent. This would pay it off in only l2l
years. Why don't Huntington propose
as Charles James Fox did to the Jews
he was indebted to when they told him
to take his own time? Fox told them
they would all be very busy on the day
of Judgment, so he would put the day
Of payment on the day after, hoping it
would be satisfactory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
costly armorod navies are kept

armies, costly armored navies are kept
up.
Thus we see that this world is not
disposed t. peace; nor are governments
usually disposed TO establish justice
History demonstrates the truth Of all
this, for human history, as chronicied,
is only an account of "cruel wrongs
that man on man inflicts."
The founders Of this Republic aimed
to establish agovernment that would
secure justice and have all citizens
equal before the law. No citizen
should be favored by government above
another. Even in this country, how
ever, there are those who argue that
government should favor some at the
expense of others; and they call it
"protectionr The proper term would
be robbery, for those robbed are far the
most numerous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
1y high taxation is good thing, high

as high taxation is good thing, high
protective tariff is blessing.
In tLespotisms they argue that their
system s altogether the best; that tpriv-
ileged classes are admirable there and
God-yiven Even the preachers say
amen to established wrong.
Christ's unselfsh example has not the
weight it ought to have anywhere. In
Christian despotic lands we see huge
standing armies kept up to keep their
subjects in order and guard their rob-
bsr- disposed neighbors.- 1p addition, to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE Mcleod Railroad Signal Co, is
moving with business energy, having
arranged already for the railway switch,
and civil engineers are already laying
off the grounds for the building, which,
as the DEMOCRAT stated the other day,
will be 30Ox75 feet and three stories
high. The eight acres of ground give
ample room for extensions or additions,
The company certainly has secured a
ine location.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

TIE death Of D. r. Locke, of the
Toledo Blade, is an event worthy of
notice. He has filed a large place in
the journalism Of the country and in
the periodical literature of the period.
His latest effort was to "Pulverize the
rum power" but he left the work not
wholly completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

IN the 18th Congressional district OF
Michigan, the other day, an election
took place to I'll a vacancy, the candi-
dates being Seymour, Republican; and
Brean, Democrat. The contest is very
close. IN 1884 the Republican candi
date had 7,475 majority; and in 1886 the
same was reelected by 2,243. Now, it is
doubtful. In this country there are no
fixed maiOrities
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

NIw YORK WORLD: There is no
overcoming the fact that our farmers
under the present tariff, sell their goods
in the cheapest market and are COM
PEELED to buy in the dearest. They are
perpetually Disseminated against, and
are not prosperous in consequence.
Moreover, they are becoming increas-
ingly intelligent on the subject.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE House Committee on Territories
decline to divide Dakota, and they are
unwilling to consider the Territorial
applicants individually. They will
introduce an omnibus bill to admit to
the Union Dakota, Montana, New
Mexico and Washington. Just so.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

AN article on Fair Ground extension
will be found in this paper that will be
well worth reading. 1t is from the pen
Of solid citizen who knows whereof
he speaks. by request" Senator Sny.
der fathers the child this time, and it is
not proposed to submit the scheme to a
vote OF the people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE Columbus Times, OF the 18th,
publishes Mr., Momot's speech and in
its headlines speaks of; "the brilliant
effort of the boy Legislator who carried
the House by storm The Times also
speaks of him as "the youngest mem
Der" and "the sterling Democrat from
.-A...l.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

BLAIR's Educational bill passed the
United States Senate on Wednesday 10y
vote of 80 to 30 Of the majority
vote % were Republicans and IL Demo
Gratis; the minority IL Republicans and
II Democrats. Two years agoit passed
by 80 to II, but failed in the House, as
it probably will again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE talk now is paper trust has
been formed. In that teventl let printers
combine and run their own paper
mills. When bad men unite to plum
der, good men should associate for
protection"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

Two thousand dollars was the amount
paid by Prosecutor Huling of Colum-
bus to the detective schemers of Chica-
go who worked Granville as a tally
sheet witness against Montgomery and
others. 1t does not look now as if the
investment would pay.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

PERSONS opposed to the extension of
the Fair Ground should be sending
remonstrances to the General Assembly.
This is the point now requiring atten-
ton. A petition asking that the meas
ure be submitted to vote of the people
of Stark County might do.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

\ NEW YORK Senate committee IS
investigating trusts" The object is 70
get ready to legislate so as TO protect
the people from sugar and other
rObberS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

If Malone, OF Virginia, wants Sher-
man for President that secures Virginia
and her q votes, for the Malone has
them in his pocket.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

1--WE take no note of time" unless
we stop, and note. Canton's semi-een-
tennial affords such opportunity.
Shall we note?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE Irish members OF the British
Parliament are having refreshing
time. They relieve their minds freely
and are making it hot for the Tories
and their friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

Two cents mile is sufficient fare for
railway travel. We hope to see the
Legislature pass bill ordering a reduc-
ton in rates to this schedule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

AFTER daily sessions for the past TWO
weeks the fisheries committee have
agreed upon and signed treaty. The
President will soon send it to the
Senate
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

IT is to be hoped the yeXed tsheTy
question is settled, and viii continue
so. When the whole boundless conti-
nent is ours, it will cease TO bother.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

The Blair bill to relieve the United
States treasury of eighty millions of
dollars on the plea for education will
sleep the sleep that knows no waking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

AND now the Tory authorities of Ire
land have sent the Mayor Of Cork to
Jail for two weeks when they win un-
cork him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE Irish jails are filling up with
patriots, but the plan of campaign goes
on as usual and high rents cannot be
collected by pleadings or force
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE school book monopoly is being
ventilated in the General Assembly
There has been millions in it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

MANY poor people in Ohio, including
Canton, are unable to supply their
children with school books, and hence
the children do not attend school,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

REPORTS from Rio Janeiro say the
coffee crop is very large; the estimate,
including the old surplus, putting it at
nine million bags.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

GENERAL SHERIDAN will not con-
sent to become a candidate for Presi
dent. Sensible man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

SINCE the PittsbuTg Post exposed
the gambling dens of that city, some Of
the preachers have joined in the cru
radp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THAT letter of Blaine is no more
cleared up than it was. 1t is a sadly
mixed muddle for the Republican
party to 5e in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE n. Y. T. ibune wants high tar
iff on potatoes. Are not potatoes high
enough?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

ANTI BLAINE Republicans are tax
ing Blaine's letter as it reads. They
do not read between the lines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

BLAINE may yet say "burn this
letter!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

THE pOkeT-pugilist, upper society
Repository did not have a woman
champion in its last sensation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
PRODTOTIONs.

Nelson county, in common with the
whole North Dakota is specially adapt
ed. both to soil and climate, for the best
growth ofnearly all of the small grains,
including oats, barley, rye and flax.
Al vegetables suitable to temperate
climates grow in riotous luxuriance.
Wheat at present is the crop raised for
export, the product of all of the other
grains being consumed at home. The
country is admirably adapted to divers
ified farming, and the people of Nelson
county are not one whit behind their
neighbors in seeing the benefits to be
derived from a diversity of products,
LIVE STOCK AND Roof CRoPs.--As
rapidly as their means will permit, they
are engaging in the breeding of stock,
and thus utilizing the rich store of
grasses, nature has placed at their very
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has not yet
declined
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

MIR. AND Mrs. CLEVELAND go to
Florida this week to meet and greet
spring on its northward march.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

SHALL Canton people honor the
semi-centennial of the city's chartered
existepce2 Why not?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

Ten thousand pensioners Of the late
war reside abroad. Wonder how many
are genuine, and how many bogus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

BLA1NE's letter is only casting an
other anchor to windward."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

doors. The cool nights which prevail
all through the season of growth are
extremely favorable to all root crops,
which, though at present neglected,
must soon -receive1the attention as a
chief element of the farm economy
which they deserve Roofs combined
with hay and occasionally a little bar
lev are complete ration, and with the
best of natural facilities for their pro-
duction the farmer of North Dakota is
absolutely independent OF Indian corn.
Nav he will have the advantage OF the
stock raiser in the corn belt, Tor ms
feed will be cheaper than that cereal,
and the quality OF the meat oetter Gllan
that produced by such highly carbon
aceous food as Indian corn.
- ciu WATER.
Nelson county is well watered, chlet'
" by numerous lakes OF soft, water
Water in wells is, as a rule, easily TO be
had AZ q depth of of 10 to 80 feet. the
water, while frequently rather hard, is
pure and cold, and excellent for all
purposes. Alkali, that bugbear OF new
Corners, is sometimes found, but never
in sufficient quantity to be other than
beneficial to the lal d.
SETTLEMENT, RAILROAD, ETC.
The first settlement of the county is
very recent, dating back only from looV,
when the first white man oullt ms
shack within its limits. During 1881,
wing to the dearth OF railroad facIh
ties, settlers came IN siWy
With an inel ease OF rallrOao
facilities, settlement became mo,e
rapid, with a steady increase III
the stream of immigrants each year,
until at the present time there is vot-
ilg population of 1900, representing
total of upwards Of 5000 souls. Not
withstanding the increase in popua
zion, much public land of the best qua.
ity. within five to fifteen miles OF
Lakota. the county seat, remains un-
taken, in proof of which submit the
following list OF
FREE PUBLIC LANDS
yet subject to be settled on under the
homestead. pre-emption or tree claim
laws: Fifty manifestations (l6O acres
in town 154, range 20, six miles from
Lakota County seat; three quarter
sections in town 153 range 60, III Lako-
t township6O quarter sections IN town
%, range OU, ~ ullleS llOLh GdhSNN' -
quarter sections IN town 155, range 6U
is miles from Lakot9; 30 quarter sec
ttons in town l54, range 61, II miles
from Lakota; 100 quarter sections OF
splendid land in to N 156, range 66 and
l8 miles from Lakota. There are
quarter sections all over the countynOt
Ell taken. Two tull townships within
10 miles of Lakota are not yet III the
market, but can be squatted on until
surveyed. In addition to these free
government lands decided quarter sec
tions $50 acres with from twenty-five
to eighty acres broken and ready to
crop, can be bought on easy terms
all the way, according to Improvements,
from So to $15 per acre. If the new
conner wishes to take free government
iands, and raise crop the first season
land all ready to SOW to grain can be
rented by giving share of the crop, on
very favorable terms, the owner often
being willing to furnish teams and
tOnlC
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

IT took Canton long time to get
start, and become city of the second
class.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

IT must be admitted the Repository
is a remarkable organ-prophetic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

IT seems DR., McGlynn invented the
Anti-Poverty title and does not wish to
surrender or abandon his child.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

BLAINE's last that letter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23


The population is about equally
divided between the scandinavian and
other nationalities. Wisconsin, Michl-
gan, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota have
contributed large percentage to swell
the ranks of the settlers The
country has been fortunate in securing
a class of settlers of more thai
ordinary intelligence, and with an en-
ergy and determination which in time
will make the country rank with the
most prosperous in the northwest
Many of the citizens have come to Mel
son possessed of abundant means to
develop their virgin farms, so generous
ly given by Uncle Sam for the asking
ihe country holds out the best OF IA
cilities to men of moderate means who
are willing to forego some Of the com
forts Of old established communities
for the sake of reaping the advantages
which only new country can offer.
VILLAGES.
There are three thriving villages in
the county. The largest, Lakota, is the
county capital, and was organized July
I. 1888 The village, besides the usual
number of business houses has one large
school house with capacity for 240 pu-
pills, substantial court house, and sew
eral churches, The amount of wheat
marketed at Lakota in 80, amounted
to the respectable quantity of 2500OQ
bushels In 1887 upwards of half mill
ion bushels of No. hard was marketed.
Michigan City is smart young village
in the eastern part of the county, with
population Of perhaps POO; and Mapes
stat o. where much wheat is re-
"pived. w. +. PIRKITS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
WAKE UP
SEEKERS
Your Interests qt Stake.
The Canton One Price Clothing Cos
Wonderfully Successful February Sale

1TAS but few more days to rum and you can depend
est and Best Bargains you ever had the good for
Ill tune to choose from. We intend to make this week
the most sensational bargain week" of the season 1t
is a sale where clearing out of winter stock is the
primary consideration; where prices but little
thought of where the idea of profits has passed COM
petey out of our thoughts. golden opportunity will
are down to where you want eml-Down to where
you've waited for EN- to get! We can't keep down our
enthusiasm our mavellously low price goods be-
cause we know we shall be crowded with customers
every day this week, and our object of Making Room
for our Spring Stock will have been accomplished
Think and act. You can positively purchase goods
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23

Is spring really at hand?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
NOR FANMlNG

The farming season opens with the
beginning of April. and AS the snow
gradually disappears before the III
,reasing warmth the work of seeding
begins. Preparatory to the running OF
the broadcast seeder, which takes the
place of the grain drill used i'll the East,
Ihe ground is stirred with four-horSe
II foot drag to prepare it for the recep
ton of the grain. The sowing OF the
rain, when once begun III TINS climate,
progresses rapidly, 1t is very seldom,
indeed, that unfavOrable weather IN
terferes with the work, which contin-
ues uninterruptedly until finished
one l6 foot Seeder used on the largel
farms, will SOW, broadcast, % acres pel
day. ByMay 10 the work Of the SeeGel
draws to close, and nothing furthel
remains to be done until harvest ap
pr Jaches. Appended is a table show;
ing the date of the beginning of seed
ing and of harvest, given by one of the
farmers of the county and covering the
years of 1884-5-t1.
seeding began in 1884 on April 23;
in 1885 on April II; in 1885 on April y;
and in 1887 on April8, The first wheat
was cut in 1884 on Aug. 49, in 1885 OIL
Aug. IL; in 1886 on July 50; and in 1885,
on Aug. 4.
}y this record, which we can vOucl
for as being absolutely accurate, the
date of commencement of both seeding
and harvest has varied considerably.
The time of ripening of course depends
on the warmth Of the particular sea
son, and the yield in bushels per acre
S usually greatest when the time Of
lipening is latest, thus showing, con
trary to the usual opinion, that Nelson
county is by no means near the north
em limit of grain raising. The sum
mer of 81 averaged the coolest ever
known, and average yield was best on
record. The summer of 'S6 the warm
est, and the yield consequently the
lightest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-02-23
TERMS

A. McGREGoR, Editor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-05-31

SHILoH's COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on a guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. Sold by Weber
Bros,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-05-31
What They Say OF It.

Archie McGregor has sold the STARK
COUNTY DEMOCRAT for over $4,000.
The old man has been in the harness
long enough, and we hope he retires
with a competence .-[Canal Dover Re-
porter.
The Canton DEMOCRAT has been
sold to a stock company, to be known
as the Democratic Publishing Com
pany. Possession June LIST. Archibald
McGregor, one of the oldest of writers,
will retire from active journalism
Kent News.
After a magnificent career of undi-
luted Democracy Hon. Archie Nc
Gregorr elinquishes the STARK COUNTY
DEMoCRAT, of Canton, o. The Dem
ocratic press of Ohio can i'll afford to
lose so honest and fearless II PEN
[Cleveland Catholic Universe.
After over fifty years of editorial
work, the old veteran, Archibald Nc
GregOr, retires from the editorial
tripod. Perhaps there is no better
known editor in Ohio, or one who
stands higher among his associates,
than Mr.. McGregor, for he has been la
boring, in and out of season, working
zealously in the art preservatiye. He
retires for the rest he so much needs.
The paper, the STARK COUNTY DEMO
GRAFT, has been sold to a joint stock
company, of which Isaac II. Sherwood
is a stock holder, and who will be edi-
tor.-[Ashland Press.
Gen. Sherwood has Joined a syndicate
in the purchase of the Canton DEMO
Graf, one of the staunch organs of
Ohio Democracy. Daily and weekly
editions are published. Gen. Sherwood
will be the editor of the paper. He is
a journalist of veteran experience and
splendid ability. For thirty years he
has been a resident of northwestern
Ohio and we are pleased to ste him at
the helm of such a paper as the STARK
COUNTY DEMOCRAT, although we re-
gret to learn that the veteran editor
and Democrat, Archie McGregor, re-
tires from the editorial field Della
ware Herald
The Canton DEMOCRAT has been sold
to a company which will assume charge
of the paper on June LIST next. The
DEMOCRAT under the management of
A. McGregor &Son has attained a high
standard of excellence and is II of
the leading Democratic papers of the
State. Mr.. McGregor, the senior mem
Der of the firm, is probably the oldest
as well as the best known editor in
Ohio, having been in the harness for
over forty years, and has fought the
battles of the party when it required
courage and devotion to principles to
do 50. He retires from the profession
with the best wishes of an army of
friends throughout the country
Wooster J%acksonian.