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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
The Revival of Grape.

The mourning dress worn by French
women Is much lighter and more whole
some than the heavy attire known as Eng
lish mourning. Formerly Parisians wore
but little Grape, but they have recently re.
turned to it's use, owing to the fancy for all
crlnkled stuffs and because the best Grape
Is now colored by purely vegetable dyes
that are inodorous and not injurious to
health. They wear wells of Grape draped
permanently on the back of the bonnet In
stead Of covering the face; short face
veil may be added of grenadine or of Brus-
sells net bordered with Grape. Widows
dresses have the entire front covered with
English Grape, as u vest on the basque and
broad panel on the skirt-Harper's Bazar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
An Earthquake in New Zealand.

Here is a letter from little girl living
at Auckland, New Zealand, which will in
terest many readers:
am Maud Shroff and 1 live in New Zea-
land. l want to tell about an earthquake
that happened the other day. was at
school when it happened. We were doing
our lessons at IL o'clock, when all of b
sudden we heard rumbling noise as
though a train were going under the
school, and then we saw the walls begin to
bend. the roof looked as If it were coming
in and the states fell cff the desks, so the
teachers looked at each other and then
cried out, run, children, run as fast rs
you can," and there was tremendous
rush to the door, as there are from 400 TO
500 children in our school. There was no
harm done to our school, but we heard
afterward that in town chimney pots fell
off, the bells were SET ringing, some clocks
were stopped and the people were very
much frightened. Auckland Is a very
pretty part Of the country; the sun is al,
ways shining. We have boat on the wa.
ter, which comes right up to our garden,
and my sister and often go out in it to
gather ferns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
Happy ,Hoosiers.

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of Ida
Vile, Ind, writes: Electric Bittera
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined, for that bad feel
ing arising form kidney and liver trou-
ble." John Leslie farmer and stock
man, of same place, says: "Find Elee.
trio Bitters to be the best kidney and
liver medicine, made me feel like new
man." j. w. Gardner, hardware mer
chant, same town, says: Electric Bit
ters is Just the thing for a man who
is all run down and don't care whether
he lives or dies; he found new strengh
good appetite and felt just like he had q
new lease on life. Only 30 cents bot
tie at Durbin, Wright q Co.'S, drug
store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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SUGGESTIONS FoR TAE HONE.
Fashions in Drapsries and Embroiderie,

Fashions In Draperies and Embroideries.
The Making Up OF Cushions.
The rage for draping every article Of fur
niture that could by any possibility bear it,
and some that could not bear IT, without
appearing utterly grotesque, has happily
gone the way of all overdone fashions.
Women are content now with square of
embroidered silk laid on the top Of grand
piano, and perhaps large easel, with
silk and plush thrown in careless folds
about 1t and knotted here and there, or
tied with cords and tassels.
Crewel or stem stitch embroideries, car
ried out in softly tinted silks on white
silk ground, are very delicate. One of the
prettiest has light design, worked in
pale green and pink silks on white
ground. A length of this combined with
olive or chestnut plush drapes an easel
most satisfactorily,
The best cushions are now covered on
both sides with the same material and fin
ished with wide double frill of soft satin.
These embroidered silks are we'll suited
for small occasional table covers. Il is bet
ter to line them, as that gives them Just
the necessary substance, besides which
ladies who are particular In having every
thing In their rooms natty think almost as
much Of the making up" ns of the ma.
terial Itself. The corners Of the cover are
| sure now and again TO turn back, and IL
there Is only narrow tasseled fringe at
the edge, then the prettily tinted lining
gives an additional charm. 1t Is not well
| 10 use them without something TO border
| them; a deep frill is undoubtedly most
popular
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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AT A CHURCH WEDDING.
How the Bridal Party Enter and Group
Themselves at the Altar.

How the Bridal Party Enter and Group
Themselves at the Altar.
According to Good Form in weddings,
the first to leave the brides home is the
family, except her father and mother. The
bridesmaids 90 next and then the maid of
honor, with the father or mother, and the
bride last, with one of her parents. While
the bridal party are grouping themselves
for entering the church. the mother is con
Quoted 10 her seat next the altar by some
chosen friend If she has no son or near
relative to escort her. The ushers, two and
two, march In first; then the bridesmaids
in pairs, the maid of honor next and the
bride follows last, leaning upon her father
right arm. The groom and best man have
come to the altar with the Clergyman from
the vestry and are awaiting the bride. The
groom steps slightly forward to meet her,
leads her to the altar and both kneel for a
minute or so in devotion.
Grouping of bridal parties are matters Of
personal taste. Half the ushers usually
place themselves on either side of the
altar, while the bridesmaids are all at the
brides left, but sometimes half of the lat
ter are upon each side, pairs parting
near the chancel rail, as do the ushers.
Maids of honor always stand next the
bride and the best man next the groom
The person who is to give the bride away
(sometimes 1t is a widowed mother) is seat
ed nearest the aisle at the left, and when
the question, "Who giveth this womanP"
Is asked, he or she rises and bows to the
clergyman. II is no longer common TO
place the hand of the bride in that of the
clergyman, but so pleasant and impressive
custom should not be allowed to disap.
pear.
The bride of today goes to church with
out gloves, thus sparing the marriage serv
ice that awkward pause which was once
too common during their removal. This
usage is lately adopted one, but is sure of
general approval The groom removes the
glove from his right hand, gloveless
groom by daylight not having yet been
sanctioned. He may do this in the vestry
il he chooses.
When there arc no bridesmaids pretty
effect is produced by the brides entrance
alone, preceded by her parents arm in arm.
In advance of her is her maid of honor, II
she has one. Two pages to bear her train
are very pretty appendages to a cere-
mony whether it is attended or unattended
by group Of maids. OF course, ushers
are essential, and they enter in advance of
the parents, the latter standing to the left
Of the bride and just back Of her or taking
the seats nearest the bride.
When going from the altar the ushers
walk first. The bride, on the Rroom's right
arm, leaves the church with happy but
grave dignity, looking neither to the right
nor TO the left, recognitions being for the
home and not for the sanctuary on bridal
morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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THE YOUTH LOOK.

How to Keep This and Prevent the Dread
full Wrinkles.
If one is free from rufIle of feeling the
face shows the calm of repose, the eye the
quiet depth Of unstirred thought--the nor
NAL expression. Harpers Bazaar says
"This should be induced by every woman
many times each day, II @ would keep
her youth look-freedor4 rom anxiety,
perfect placidity and smoothness Whether
IL be in the afternoon sesta or the dropping
Of brain work now and then through the
day, 1t relieves the contraction OF muscles
brings relaxation and rest, and, above all,
keeps Off wrinkles, those dreadful "eXperi-
ence lines" that come with heavy cares and
continued set of muscle.
"'Facial massage Is one of the latest
fads, and certainly has its value--manipu-
lation of the muscles of the face, 80 rs 10
break up she setness of line made by the
wear and tear of life.
Continued face gesture, frequently use.
less, from year to year, brings wrinkled
age. One should recognize that there Is
all the difference In the world between the
impulse Of genuine emotion and feeling
with the natural gestures and play of face
and feature, and those multitudinous and
incessanJ facial gymnastics with which
conversation Is frequently absurdly Ell.
livened and embellished.
"Tbe woman who continually stretches
her eyes, twists, screws and contracts her
lips In mouthing her words and sentences
however charming, is forming habits Of
muscle use which will surely trace prema
ture and indelible lines. 1t is possible
though, by little common sense, n little
appreciation of the value and Importance
Of forming habits of rest and relaxation
habits of control and repose, to oppose and
retard the advance. Women, as rule
from their very build and life, are not calm
particularly the American woman. tn,
lesson she is to learn, the lesson she mus
learn, Is conservatism; not how TO do more
but how to do little we'll and be content
how TO go so far and no farther, that sh,
may preserve her stock personal, at it,
best, to the length of the demand. To dc
this she needs TO know how to rest, to re
lax, to "let 2o," rs well as how to strength
en- and to do. Action and reaction SHOULD
be equal-a prime law Of physics"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26


Bonnets are often entirely formed OF
beads or of plain felt trimmed with velvet
and osprey, or Of open jet applique on to
the metal. Fluted shapes, the flutes start
ing from the crown toward the brim, are
new and promis to be much worn. Some
bonnets are formed entirely Of jet bird,
with outstretched wings, having a velvet
edge, or sometimes n chenille edge, which
is newer. Chenille Is used in all colors.
One Of the features la millinery is the
varied treatment of feathers. Tiny birds
and wings are bedezined with gold, silver
and steel tinsels, and many other metallic
tints. Gold and green metallic feathers
form an important part In millinery, and
feathers Of various kinds are covered with
spangles cs gold, lined with red, copper or
green; the shades In which these tiny
spangles are made are often novel and
original. In the cut are shown sketches of
recent importations. The hat with the
widespreading brim, slightly curved on
the left side, Is black felt trimmed with
black ostrich plumes and ribbon bow
with Jet dagger thrust through the cen
ter. 1t would suit any young lady with an
artistic face. The other hat Is gray felt,
trimmed with black velvet and three black
birds. 1t Is a useful hat, suitable for wear
ing with any kind OF dress. A Jet swan is
the chief ornament Of the bonnet. 1t rests
on band of pink velvet and there are tiny
black tips and an aigrette at the back
The strings of bonnets are seldom worn
tied in bow. They are simply crossed
under the chin and fastened at the side
with jeweled pins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26

We want every mother to know that
Group can be prevented. True Group
first si SYMPTOM Sp is 6oarseness, then the
child appears to have taken cold or cold
may have accompanied the hoarseness
from the start. After that peculiar
rough cough is developed, which is fol-
lowed by the Group. The time TO act ID
when the child first becomes hoarse; a
few doses OF fChamberlain'sC Cough remedy
rough cough appeared, the disease may be
prevented by using this remedy as direct
ed. The only safe way is to keep 90
cent bottle of the remedy In the house for
use whenever the symptoms OF the dis.
ease appear. For sale by Durbin, Wright
q Co., southeast corner Public Square
L. Sollman, "a North Market street; II. ii,
Ink, Ga East Tuscarawas street.s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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CHILDREN AT A MISSION.
what Happened ut the School on Hot
Afternoon.

what Happened ut the School on a Hot
Afternoon.
The ragged little children marched into
the room one by one; some cried some
crowed, some sucked their thumbs, some
marked time and some munched apples
The afternoon was hot, and the babies
were Just little tired Of romping and
rather pleased to sit down again In a cool
place. One little boy had not been out to
play ut all. He preferred to take snooze;
and there he was, pointed at by fingers Of
scorn, his face pillowed on his little arms,
mouth open, and perfectly happy. A little
vixen of three pulled his hair, and the
sleeping boy opened one eye, marked her
with it sardonically, as much as to say,
"Ha, ha, foiled againW Then he made
o fresh pillow Of his hands and dropped off
TO sleep again. Now, when little lean
boy who halls from the city's slums drops
of to sleep, you know that humane
teacher will let him sleep on If she hap
pens to know that he was up at 8 a. m,
when all really nice and proper people are
In bed, and did not have his breakfast
eggs and bacon, or a mutton chop, or any.
thing more luxurious that you are in the
habit of taking--until noon, when his
mother brought it TO him, in the shape of a
crust, having had to earn Il. So the sleepy
boy slept on, and the fifty other babies for
got him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
why Our Spirits Follow the Barometer


There are IA great many people who say
that the weather does not affect them at
all, but the weather does affect everybody.
When the barometer goes up our spirits go
up, and when the barometer goes down our
spirits go down. When the barometer IL
high we get more oxygen and the vital
fires burn brighter, and when the baron.
eter Is low the reverse is true. 1t Is no
wonder that person subject to rheuma,
tism or neuralgia feels these changes in the
weather with particular force. When the
barometer rises the skin does more work,
and when the barometer falls the skin does
less work. When the skin does less work
the kidneys, liver and other excretory or.
gans have to do the work.
But the changes in the weather are e2
actly what we need as stimulants TO the
system, and the reason why people who
live In tropical climates lack in vigor and
wilt down quickly under diseases is that
they have none of the bracing effects which
come from changes Of temperature.
These may be called species Of physica,
gymnastics. 1t is exactly like living {
sedentary life to live In a climate in which
there is no change.-Dr. ]. II. Kellogg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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THANKSGIVING DAY.
IT'S Origin, Development and Final Adop
tion Throughout the Country.

IT'S Origin, Development and Final Adop.
tion Throughout the Country.
The first Thanksgiving day held In
America is believed to have occurred in
February, 1881, at which date vessel laden
with supplies arrived to succor the starv.
ing colony at Charlestown. During the
following years frequent days of thanks
were appointed In the New England colo.
MES. At first these appointments were nt
different seasons of the year-sometimes
twice In one year--and for special reasons
Thanksgiving day was national institu.
tion during the Revolution and was an.
nually recommended by congress, but after
q general thanksgiving for peace In 17si
there was no national appointment til
1850, when President Washington recon-
mended q thanksgiving for the adoption ol
the constitution. In 1875 Washington ap
pointed another national thanksgiving OH
account of the suppression Of the insurrec
tion OF that year. In 1873 day Of thanks
giving for the restoration of peace was rec
commended by President Madison, but
during the early part of the century
thanksgiving remained an institution pc
culiar to New England, but was not alway,
held either on the same day or In the SAINT
month. The Protestant Episcopal prayer
book adopted in 1850 recommended for
day Of thanksgiving the first Thursday il
November, and this day was observed by
the church generally in states where ther,
was no official thanksgiving appointed
The first official appointment of I
Thanksgiving day in the state of New
York was made in 1917, but the governor
of western and southern states did no
generally follow the custom until afte
1850 Proclamations recommending specia
thanksgiving for victory were issued b!
President Lincoln in 1862 and 1858, and il
1853 and 1854 he appointed the anuua
Thanksgiving day by national proclama
tion. Since that time annual thanksgiv
ing proclamations have been issued by tn
presidents, the governors of the severa
states and the mayors of the principa
cities. The last Thursday of November 1
celebrated as Thanksgiving day through
out the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
Perfumery.

1t is told on high authority that Queen
Victoria's favorite scents are patchouli and
marechale. Those famous Indian shawls
which she gives as wedding presents are
perfumed with marechale. A new orien-
tai perfume is "Kus-kus" or Indian VIII
vert. The French and Englishwomen
perfume their dresses by stitching a strip
Of perfumed kid skin, made for the pur-
pose and known as "Peau d'Espagne," in
front of the bodice Rose mouthwash has
taken the place with some of aromatic
lozenges for perfuming the breath. A new
English soap is named Florimel of Palm.
1t Is put up in glass pots like pomade, and
is delicately scented with geranium.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
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LATEST STYLES IN MILLINERY.

ghe New Shapes In Hats and Bonnets.
Novelties in Millinery Trimmings.
The new shapes in felt hats are exceed
lngly stylish. The jaunty and fat styles
are thrust up sharply at the back or at one
side and fairly bristle with pointed wings
and small birds, which form of garniture
threatens to be In the highest favor. The
three cornered hat introduced by Redfern
during the summer is TO be worn again
in felt and velvet. It is trimmed with a
mass Of ostrich tips at the back, and is
very becoming TO youthful, piquant faces.
the moment. The new shades Of pink all
verge on magenta and are anything but
pretty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26

l have been great sufferer from ca
could not breathe. Some nights / could
not sleep and had to walk the floor.
purchased Ely's Cream Balm and am
using il freely; it Is working cure surely.
have advised several friends to use II,
and with happy results In every case. II
is the medicine above all others for ca
tarrh, and il is worth its weight in gold
thank God have found a remedy can
use with safety and that does all that is
claimed for IL. 1t is curing my deafness.
-B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
BoaA AGAIN the Rage.

Boas are to be the rage again. They are
much larger than those worn last season,
and are in all lengths, from the short col
lar tied at the back with long ribbons to
those that almost sweep the ground. They
are made Of lace, flowers, feathers aud
every kind of fur. The cock feather boas
are not stylish unless of the pointed black
variety; they are made very large at the
back Of the neck and taper to slender
points at the ends Great fluffy boas CT
gauze are made in all the delicate colors
for ballroom wear.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
bride of the Sea-"

From the ancient annual ceremony OF
throwing ring into the sea by the doge
Venice gained her second name, bride OF
the Sea-" In the Twelfth century, it is
said, this custom began. The pope OF
Rome presented to the doge Of Venice a
ring, saying, Take this as pledge of au-
thority over the sea, and marry her every
year, you and your successors forever, in
order that all may know she is under your
Jurisdiction and that I have placed her un-
der your dominion as wife under the do
minion OF her husband" Hence arose the
strange custom OF wedding the Adriatic" Z"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
ParsnIp Fritters.

This is one of the best ways of cooking
parsnips; Scrape, and il large, cut them;
put them into we'll salted boiling water
teaspoonful OF -four one or two eggs well
beaten, pepper and salt to taste. Form
the mixture into small cakes three-quar
ters Of an inch thick and two and half
In diameter and fry them on both sides ia
delicate brown in a little hot butter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26

In our illustration is shown one of the
very latest Partisan fashions. In this the
hair Is dressed low in the neck in coils or
soft curls as desired. A band of velvet or
tortoise shell ora gold cord encircles the
low coil Of hair while a decorative comb
thrust in above gives apretty finish to the
whole. The fringe Of hair in front is
brought very low on Che forehead, while a
slight waved undulation gives a natural
effect and harmonious contour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
TRAINED SEA LIONS.

In the picture here given are illustrated
some trained sea lions at the geological
gardens at London. 1t Is amusing to see
a sea lion seated in chair on the stage
right in the center of the pond, catching
the fish which the keeper throws to him,
or leaping off the high stage into the water
His swimming powers are wonderful, and
he pops his head out of the water every
nowand then, as he swlms round and round
watching the movements of his keeper.
These sea lions are very tame, and they let
the visitors stroke them without the slight
est fear,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
Champagne Bottles.

Champagne bottles cannot be used sec,
ond time, as the pressure to which they
are sui iect seems, in some unexplained
fashion, to strain the glass 80 as to make
1t unsafe for future use. Unless the
strength Of the bottle is great, there is sure
to be large waste by breakage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26
Phrenology from Hatter's Point of view


A London halter states his observation
Of character, as phrenologically revealed,
as follows; "a high forehead, broad, sym
metrically divided, indicates large mind,
noble thoughts, and almost invariably
genius" In support of this he refers his
reader to the outlines Of the heads of such
men as NJ Jules Simon and Victor Hugo.
Bumps above and behind the ears show
cruelty. Persons whose heads bulge out
above the ears are usually prone to save
money; those with bump on the top OF
the head are often very proud; a very large
bump In this place denotes great egotism.
Men Of wit and learning have prominent
and bulging forehead. He has also noted
that actors have usually forehead which
sticks out greatly. People with remark.
able memories have prominent eyes; mathe.
maticians have the angle of the eyelids
visible from the side.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26

ent Bayarians de-
scend. The most
important among
these finds were
the ibulas, one OF
which is depicted
in the accompany
ing illustration.
By means of the
hbula the togalike
upper garment OF
the women was
held together on
the right shoul.
der. The body OF
the fbula is made
of silver, with nj,
clio ornamental
ton IN a blush
black. The seven
rays on the top
are of copper rich,
lv l,ilt ne aIan IL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-11-26

the dragon or serpent's head at the lower
end, the eyes of which are formed by beads
Of blue glass.
Girdle clasps and other ornaments found
were composed either of silver, bronze or
iron, and decorated with incised and niello
work, pearl shaped bosses being intro.
duced into some of them. Conspicuous
in this collection was necklace, composed
of glass beads Of irregular size and shape
and of various colors. There were also pc
culiar bell shaped eardrops, made either in
silver or bronze and Of good design. Only
three finger rings, all Of silver, were found