The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-01-09

with this issue new departing mt makes
its bow to the thousands OF readers OF the
NEWS DEMOCRAT.
Il is a Poets Corner and tho causes
which have led up TO the determination
of the paper 10 flll "a long felt wanp are
many.
The reports that Adam was given TO
wooing the muse while discussing with
Eve Ia the orchard the best mode OF war
fare against the suCculent but forbidden
apple, are well known. The reports have
not been confirmed, but neither have they
been denied aud from this it can be seen
that even az that early date the existence
OF poets was not only not impossible but
Is highly probable.
With the increase Cf population the
poetic ferver increased until az present II
is estimated that twO-thirds of the pOpu-
lation Of the globe write, or desire 70 write,
poetry.
A GOOD REASON.
II is a well-known fact that every news
paper Office in the country is flooded with
yerse-goOd and otherwise. Our poetic
basket has been Overilowing, 10, these
many years. Well-meaninR people have
remained in obscurity for an equal mum
ber OF years, anXiOusly awaiting the time
when the publication Of the eifusiOn should
bring them fame and fortune Not wish
ing to hamper anyone IN their longing for
advancement has been one of the greatest
considerations in deciding 20 open to she
public a Poets Corner.
OTHER REASONS.
There we're other important reasons,
also. Although Christmas and New Years
Days are past, Spring, Summer, Autumn
and Winter will be with us as usual in the
course of time, bringing Washington's
Birthday, Decoration Day, All Fools Day,
Fourth Of July, Ihanksgiying Day and in
Vulnerable birthdays, weddings and ami
versaries. Poets have used these subjects
from time immemorial and they should
not be deprived Of them at this late day.
Another great reason is the continued
absence OF snow this whites. Some good
poetry on "SnOwn might bring things to
q head There are other weignty reasons
for this important departure among them
being the tender feeling of the average
American for poetry, he IL ever so humble.
But enough reasons have probably been
given in this issue.
WANT ENCOURAGEMENT.
Any one desiring additional informa-
ton should adress plainly "Foets Corn, r,
NEws-DEMOCRAT." Write PLAINLY, auu
upon one side of paper. Give full name,
not for publication, but as an evidence Of
good faith and as encouragement TO the
promoters Of this stupendous undertaking.
IL VIII show that some one reads the eiiu-
siOns.
A GENERAL INVITATION.
The Poet 'sCorner hereby extends an in
vitation to all TO avail themselves Of space
in these columns. Come early and avoid
the rush.
THE CONDITIONS.
Certain conditions must be observed.
The writer must be resident Of Stark
county. If a nonresident, but intending
To remove % this prosperous corner of the
globe, affidavit must accompany She poem
giving plainly the time of removal and
proposed place of residence.
All poems must be signed by the full
name of the writer.
Ouly one side Of the paper must be
used IN writing.
Immediate insertion cannot be insured.
Each production will be filed in the order
| in which il Is received. Tappedrance
| ia the paper will be in that order. From
| this II will be seen that the old axiom Of
first come, first served,h holds good.
A PRIZE oFFEFED.
Il has been decided by the projectors to
| oiier prize for the best poem contributed
/ TO this Corner within three months. The
\ prize is years subscription TO the NEWS
| DEMOCRAT.
AT the close Of the contest the contribu-
/ tors TO the Poets Corner are 70 select by
/ vote a committee of three well-knOwn
| ed are to act as Judges. They will hold
I their meeting at the Office of the DEMO
| Graf PUBLISHING COMPANY, where the
poems will be submitted 10 them.
| Poems should be put in as brief space
as possible commensurate with the
/ weight and workings Of the muse upon the
writer. Space will be limited.
Place OF residence must accompany the
/ poem, In cities the street and number
/ should be given.
! Where possible contributors should
/ send their productions 10y mail. Ihi,
/ should be especially observed.
| The Poets Corner will only appear IN
/ The NEWS-DEMOCRAT of Saturday Of eacl
week, and in she WEEKLY DEMOCRAT
/ Contributors should send in their prOduc
tions early in the week.
Here is an opportunity for "a resident Oi
| Stark county 10 secure a prize. There Ii
no bar 10 age. The young as well as th'
midle aged and the old can contribute,
THE FIRST CONTRIBUTOR.
Mr.. j. Richards read the following poem
on Education" at a literary in Riverside
near BOliver, the week. he sends IL 70
publication.
EDUCATION.
Education Is a quality We an do admire;
-ud By fort and lat,ence we eau u acquire
| Without Il, man, a nea hen remains
Is of no more use than ulau without brains.
Nature has wisely supplied us with brains to be use
When NOT properly developed not only laiure
| abused
But Sne world aud the Nation, the state and tn
| home
Are deprived Of a jewel which through edueal!o
| NOald COME,
Take the worlds renowned men, the great fame
| The, have salnrd
BY ignorance ANA chance wer- by no means attaine,
lhe great deeds Of their lives, tho lessons they''
BY diligence. perseverance, and education weI
wrought
A thls age Of the world the youths Of our land
should improve their priv eges as the times do
VIVA irss Thought and free speech, free ehurch'
Irs an ont,sge-for the lack Of educatlon-to 60
! crate fools.
The day "a upon us when we need men OF brain
| Men Of Judgment OF mo- als, OF culture ana Jain
| And be " no suuld rise fiOm lifr humble 5tatiO
must hrst In some business receive education
without education. We but little acquire.
! As merchant mechanic. farmer or squire,
| Uule,s your able % cope with men Idly and val
| A poor, de- piaed wretch you're bound W ftnaln.
Then children Of Riverdale with free talents blea
Be up and ADDING aud aspire % the hfat
30 an honor % Yourself, Your parents and state
bolivar, ohio. ,. W. RICHARD.
PROBABLY A FAKE.
The following has been received irOl
North Industry, The name attached doc
no weaken the strong impression that
is a "fake.n McGinity will not be Il
cluded in the contests
Wh0n called upon Miss Mcuos
ana 10 tsurreutilnusly
And things were iar from pleasant when came
say good night