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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
a Chinese Vegetable Worm.

There is perhaps but one botanical
oddity that will compare in wonder ex-
citing points with Cordyceps Chinensis,
the famous "Chinese vegetable worm,"
and that is the vegetable fly" of the
West Indies.
In winter Cordyceps Chinensis is a
nine segmented caterpillar spending the
principal part of his time in the loose
earth just under the surface. AS spring
approaches he burrows deeper, and final
ly stretches out or curls up in coma
tose state at depth of about four inches
beneath the sod. While in this enforced
sleep he is attacked by species of
parasitic fungus, the aforesaid parasitic
fungus fastening itself upon the help
less worms head. From this vantage
ground the fungus shoots in two direc-
tiors-a long, pulpy stem starts sun
light, and thick, hard and woody sub
stance proceeds to fill the skin of the
sleepy worm. None escape; it is simply
clear case Of the transformation Of
animal into vegetable tissue.
When the proper season arrives the
Chinese herb hunters repair to favorable
localities with sharp sticks and other in
struments for removing the vegetable
worm from his last resting place, 1t is
highly esteemed as medicine, and at
one time was thought to have even more
potent effects in certain sicknesses than
ginseng, which is we'll known as a Mon
goliau panacea. In the market cordy-
ceps is sold in small bundles which con-
sist Of two distinct portions, the larger
part-the worm itself-being of yell
lowish brown color and about an inch
in length. The upper portion is the
spur of the fungus, rough flament of
a grayish color, very fexile and more or
less twisted and distorted.
The root" or that portion of this
fungus medicine which is compose
wholly of the poor worms body, is The
exact counterpart of what the insec
was when endowed with animal lif,
the "root' plainly showing the segments,
bands, rings, legs, breathing holes, etc,
1t is curiosity well worth seeing. st
Louis Republic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Unloading Uay.

Several years ago, writes n Country
Gentleman correspondent, when l had
no help but boy, had to do all the
pitching both ways, which was too much
for me. l tried most of the hay forks to
unload with, but there was so much
rope for the horse to step on while |
pulled in the fork that it was worse
than pitching by hand. l then built a
stout crane of wood that would Just
swing under the purlin girts and plates
with rollers for the ropes to run on that
went from the end of the crane, over the
top, down into the basement on drum,
then up to a snatch block on the big
door post to hitch the horse to; then
had three parallel sticks on each side of
my cart or wagon, with ropes running
through them crosswise to spread them
apart. These sticks were laid on the
rigging, three on a side, with toggle
joint between them.
These were loaded on or under the
load. When in the barn the ropes with
hooks on were let down from overhead
and hooked to the ropes brought together
over the load-the horse hitched on the
rope from the drum in the basement
When the load was raised clear of the
wagon pitchfork would swing it over
the NOW where wanted, small cord
would snatch open the toggle joint un.
derneath, and the hay would drop out:
then the weight Of the sticks would
bring them down on the wagon again.
have great many times driven a load
into the barn doors at both ends to
drive through), taken off my oxen.
hitched them on the rope, had the hay
swung on the NOW, the sticks back on
the, cart, the oxen on and cart out Of the
barn inside of five minutes, and have
done it several times in four minutes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Here and There.

The Mark Lane Express proposes a
spraying machine that will deliver the
spray under cover, 80 that the wind will
not disturb it; and also one that will
raise up the vines and thus permit the
spray to reach all sides.
According to the Hatch experiment
station of Massachusetts, electricity ap-
piled to the roots of plants has given
more satisfactory results than when ap-
piled above.
There is plague Of field mice in Scot
land. A preponderance of opinion among
farmers attributes the present outbreak
to the scarcity of owls, hawks, weasels
and other vermin.
Both houses of the New York legisla-
ture have passed the Chamberlain anti
black knot bill, which declares every in
tested tree a nuisance, and provides for
the appointment of commissioners to
burn them when the owners fail to do
it, as well as for the punishment of the
owner.
The experiment station connected with
the Washington Agricultural college at
Pullman, south of Spokane, in the Pal
ouse valley, has issued its first bulletin.
This station makes complete the chain
Of stations from Maine to the furthest
state Of the northwest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Beauty Among American Indians.


Science has directed attention to the
power of beauty in developing the race to-
ward certain standard Of physical per-
lection, and it notes some interesting facts
presented by DR.. r. w. Shufeldt in a
pamphlet on Indian types of beauty. DR..
Shufeldt begins with the suggestive re-
mark that men of the lower type of de-
velopment cannot perceive the beauty in
the women Of the higher type nearly so
readily as the men of the higher type can
recognize the comeliness in the women Of
the lower. This is as we might expect;
the education in the elements of the beauti.
full being principally a result OF develop
ment.
DR., Shufeldt inserts a number of photo
graphs of Indian beauties, an inspection Of
which will satisfy any one that the opinion
which in their own tribe awards them the
palm for good looks is justified by all
standards. The same fact Is borne out by
Mr.. Power in his work on the Indians of
California, He calls attention to the at
tractive appearance Of the maidens Of sew
eral tribes reputed among their own people
as beauties.
While in all stages OF civilization there
are false and abnormal standards of the
beautiful-notably so among ourselves
there Is also a gradual and certain tendency
toward that ideal of physical form which
the keen artistic sense of the ancient
Greeks recognized as the perfection OF
corporeal symmetry. Wherever it is pres
ent in any degree it is sure to be recognized.
AS Novalis says in one of his apothegms,
Beauty alone is visible"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
LYNCHING THREATENED
Citizens in the West End of the
County Highly Excited
Over the Lasciviousness of a
Pigeon Run Coal Miner.

Talk OF Taking John Braithwaite From
the County Jail and strineiuR Him Up
For Incest---A Revolving Case From the
Massillon Mining District.
John Braithwaite, a coal miner residing
at the "Patcb," Pigeon Run coal mines,
is TO be arrested on most heinous
charge.
The fellow Ia very uncouth ia appear.
ance, as he is in his manner. On August
20, Mayor Reed ofMnssillon fined him $25
and costs and sentenced him to I wo weeks
in the county Jail for cruelty to his daugh-
ter who is about sixteen years OF age.
The sentence has now expired and he
Is still In custody on the
fine and costs. Prosecutor Bow was in
formed sometime ago that Braithwaite
had assaulted in a horrible manner his
daughter. Upon medical examination
this was found to be only too true and a
warrant was issued for the mans arrest.
Marshal Hagan is expected over from
Massillon this afternoon to take the man
in charge for committing incest, and ar
raign him before Mayor Reed.
A little over week ago when these
facts were made known II created much
excitement in that place and there was
talk of coming to Canton and Iynching
the brutal father. The girl IN in serious
condition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Returned to Canton

Mr.. Hugo Gebhardt, former Hampden
boy and member OF the Grand Army
band, is again in the city. Mr.. Gebhardt
left this city last June to flll musical en-.
gagement at Put.in'Bay, where he has
been until two weeks since, when he re-.
Joined the famous Grand Army band in
their encampment with the Cleveland
Gattling Gun Club at Chautauqua. At
present he has not fully decided as to his
future operation, but it is very probable
the band will regain an excellent music
ian by the location of Mr.. Gebhardt in
this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
VAN HORNE-D0UDS.
A PLEASANT HOME WEDDING THIS
AFTERNOON

mr.. Perry Van Horne and Miss Georgian
Douds Married ct $50 O'clock AFTER
Wedding Banquet They Leave for the
East.
AT 2:30 o'clock this afternoon Mr.. Perry
Van Horne and Miss Geogian Douds were
pronounced husband and wife. The mar.
riage ceremony was observed at the home
of the BRIDES parentg, No. as North Cleve.
land avenue and Rev. L. p. E Imonds OF
the First Methodist church was the offlcis
ating minister who bound together for
life, the destinies Of the contracting
couple.
The wedding was quiet and unosten-
tatious affair and the only guests present
outside Of ths immediate relatives we're
Miss Gertrude Warren of Mt. Union and
Mr.. Her bert j. Gilmore OF Chicago. After
the marriage vows had been taken the
entire company present repaired to the
dining room where an elaborate wedding
feast was prepared for the occasion. Mrs.
Raft had charge of the culinary departs
ment. The residence was neatly decora-
ted and the wedding was very pleasant
one.
Mr.. Van Horne is q promising young
man, a compositor on the NEWS DEMO,
oRAT and one of the fines! cornet players
In the country. Miss Douds is the
daughter of DR.. A. j. Douds the dentist,
and she has host Of friends in this city.
Both the bride and groom are we'll known
and the public will join with their many
friends in wishing them happiness and
prosperity. They leave this afternoon on
the 4;20 train over the Valley road for
few weeks trip to eastern points of inter
est. They will return to Canton, Octoh
8 and settle down in the home now near>
ing completion at No. 10 West North street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
DISCRIMINATING the Chineh Bug.

Professor Snow, of Kansas, who has
been long time experimenting, claims,
and other entomologists believe, that
the devastation of crops by the chinch
bug will soon be thing of the past.
Professor Snow believes that the bug
may be exterminated by the spreading
among the species of deadly infectious
disease, which he compares with the
cholera among human beings. The dis
ease producing organism is a fungus
parasite of which three varieties have
been found. In order to kill all the bugs
within considerable area it is only
necessary, according to the authority
quoted, to introduce a few diseased
bugs. Within four days of infection the
bugs cease work and in eight days are
dead. Professor Snow will soon publish
a definite report of the results of his in
vestigations, the practical portions Of
which will be made known to the farm
ers throughout the country by means of
bulletins and newspaper accounts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
FOR PETIT LARCENY.
A Young Woman Arrssted for Stealing
$40.

A Young Woman Arrsstod for Stealing
$40.
Mary Ward, domestic in the employ
of c, C. Palmer, No, "a Mahoning street,
was placed under arrest yesterday for
stealing money. A telephone call came
to police headquarters about 2:30 o'clock
yesterday, requesting an officer at the
Palmer residence. Officer McCort res
sponded, and in a short time returned
with the young girl. 1t appears that Mary
has been in the employ of Palmer for
some time past. Two weeks ago ten
dollar bill belonging to sister of Mrs.
Palmer was missed from a trunk, and no
direct clue could be obtained to the pill
ferer. A few days afterward sister Of
Mary's, residing on Housed street, went to
MIRA. Palmer and showed her garment
which she said Mary wanted to sell her,
and it was in this way the girl was conclu.
ded upon as the guilty party. McCort took
her to the police station and Mr.. Palmer
arrived few minutes afterward, and af-
ter short consultation the girl was re-
leased upon her promise to settle for the
missing money by this evening. She re-
fused to acknowledge herguilt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
cANToNIANs ATTEND.

A Pleasant Reception at Massiilon.
A very charming reception was given at
Massillon last night by Prof. w. Il. Homer
to his dancing class. The soiree was held
In Piles ball and the number in attend
ance was large. his was the first Of a
series of dances to be given at that city
by Mr.. Homer, who will open up in this
city in Wernet's new hall next Friday
night. The hall has been reficored and
the surface to dance upon is very fine.
The Canton people present last night
we're; The Misses Norris, Langenbacb,
Won Kanei, Snyder, Tenny, Lantz, List
and Powell Of Akron; the Messrs. Rob
Conklln, Elmer Eckls. Morris Johnson,
Harry Patton, George Wernet, w.
Gschwend, Don Carr, u. e. Dice, III.
Perrong, Harry Conklin, George Johnson,
M. Beebout, A. Kaufman, Harry Ballard
and Mr., and Mrs. Warren e. Homer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
The Menu of Leo XIII,

In chatty article in The North American
Review, by Signor Giovanni Amadi, we are
told that Leo XIII dimes at o'clock in the
old Roman style. The dinner is composed
of soup, generally pate d'Italie, roast,
vegetable, very often fried potatoes and
fruit. Plus TX was very fond OF boiled
meat, which was served TO him daily in a
triple forn-boiled chicken, boiled beef
and boiled mutton. This plate is banished
from Leo's table as well as bacon and
cheese The only wine served is old Bor-
deauX. The pope Is very apt to glance
over the journals at meal times He dimes
alone generally, waited upon, in addition
to the valet, by his scalco segreto, or carver,
Commentators Giulio Sterbni. This ofh-
cial is a gentleman of refined tastes and ar
tistic culture owning good collection Of
-Raphaelite pictures An invitation to
take coffee and milk after the pope's mass
is considered Il great honor, and is only
extended TO those who have heard the
mass and received the holy communion
from the pope's hands. 1t has lately been
granted to the eXGrand Duchess Of lus-
cany and to the Princes Borghese, 4 do
brandini, Altieri and Ludovisi. The same
favor is shown sometimes TO the nephews
of the pope. In all cases the visitors sit at
small table placed next to the pope's I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
THE COLUMBIAN RIFLES.
Hold their Weekly Meeting at the Ar
mory.

Hold their Weekly Meeting at the Ar
mory.
The Columbian Rifles held their usual
weekly meeting last night at the armory.
The small attendance was due in all
probability TO the inclemency of the weather
and perhaps somewhat to the presenta-
ton of Ricbard III at the Grand, but the
drill was conducted inside, no foot move
ments being accomplished, merely the
repetition of the manual of arms. After
the drill it was decided to allow all busi-
ness to remain over until next Tuesday
evening. Today special order No. was
issued from the armory to the effect that
all members of Company report at the
armory att o'clock Saturday for inspec-
ton by Lieut.. Evan M. Johnston Jr. U. S.
A, All accountrements are to be brought
to the armory at or before the hour OF
assembling. Orders were issued by Harry
Frease, Captain commanding company
and Josiah Hartzell, Jr.. First Sergeant,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
FIRST STORY.

the equivalent of 10 per cent. per annum
on the amount of the loan in order to wipe
out both principal and interest within the
time mentioned. AS said before, payment
in excess of that amount reduces the
period required to pay for the property.
One building double house could live
in one side of it himself and rent the other
side. If he were able to rent the other side
for thirty-Gve dollars month he would
only have to put in fifteen dollars himself
in order to feel that he was reducing the
debt on the house. 1t is natural to expect
that any one ambitious enough to go into
scheme of this kind would be able to pay
more than fifteen dollars. If he were able
to pay thirty-fve dollars it would reduce
the time required to pay for the house to
about 0 or 61S years.
The plans Of this house tell their own
story 1t is on a narrow lot. One steps
from the porch into vestibule which
flares out or becomes wider toward the
street. The narrow part of the hall, be-
tween the vestibule and the sitting room,
is short. Thus the length is not apparent
as soon as one steps into the hall; from the
vestibule the increasing width is in front;
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15

A reporter was standing in front of
the gents" furnishing goods depart
ment in big Fulton street dry goods
store on "bargain day" when an ele-
gantly dressed woman entered. Point
ing at the piles of shirts which were
spread out on the counter, with the
prices marked on them as long as your
arm, she inquired of tho clerk:
"How much?"
"Thirty-nine cents each, madam" ," re-
piled that functionary.
"Three for one dollar, of course?"
mo, madam, we really couldn't af-
ford it"
"Oh!
And she picked up one of the garments
and proceeded to test its quality by pull
ing with might and main at its weakest
point. Failing in this commendable
purpose she threw it back on the coun-
ter, and with look of disgust on her
face bounced out of the store.
Usual thing, suppose" queried the
reporter
"Oh, that's very tame" he replied. u
was expecting to see her report me to
the floor manager. Now just look here
minute, he continued. THAT woman
couldn't afford to spend her time sewing
that shirt together, to say nothing of
the material and cutting, for three times
the amount we ask for it. Do you
know how many stitches the seamstress
has put in that shirt to withstand the
kind of usage it has just been put to;
Well, just 81, 600.
"There are four rows Of stitching in
the collar, 5000 stitches; cross ends of
the collar, $50; button and buttonhole,
150; gathering the neck and sewing on
the collar, 1905; stitching wristbands,
1928; ends of same, G3; buttonholes in
wristband, 14S; hemming sits, 2G4;
gathering the sleeves, $40; setting ON
wristbands, 1,468; stitching on shoulder
straps, 1880; hemming the bosom, SOB;
sewing in sleeves and making gussets,
$3.50; sewing up seams of sleeves, 2,554;
cording the bosom, 1,104; tapping the
sleeves, 1896; sewing up all other seams
and setting the side gussets, 1872. That
represents the amount Of labor that
must be put into shirt and explains
why the homemade article has gone
out of fashion. "-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
HARLEM SPRINGS SOLD.
A 100000 Sanitarium TO be Err oted 1
the Sandy Valley.


A $500, 900 sanitarium to be Err c.ed in
the Sandy Valley.
Last Saturdays NEWS. DEMOCRAT con.
tanned a very interesting article OF an his
toric and descriptive nature from the pen
of ~. s." on the subjsct of Harlem
Springs. Besides giving many interesting
facts with reference to the Carroll county
attraction 1t was then stated that syndi-
cate was considering the matter of pur-
chasing the property and fitting it up for
popular resort and saniiarium. tits the
privilege of the News DEMOCRAT today to
inform the public that the deal has been
closed. The purchase was made by the
Copeland Medical Company of Chicago
and New York, very wealthy corpora
ton that has been figuring on the prop
erty for some time, The bargain was con.
summated Tuesday by Mr.. Lynn Atkinson
formerly a newspaper men of Canton, but
who has been engaged in journalism in
Chicago for some time past. Mr.. Atkin-
son was In Canton today and he said that
as the representative of tho Copeland
Medical Company, he had entirely closed
the deal for the Harlem Springs property.
He further stated that the company would
make extensive improvements in the
property and would make it one of the
most attractive places in the State. A
large summer hotel and sanitarium will be
erected that will cost $500, 900, and will be
similar to the one owned by the company
at Copeland, South Dakota. In the win,
ter it will be utiliz d az saul
tariuu, and in the summer as Summer
retreat for those who desire few weeks
rest and recupersiion, The purchase OF
the properly by ,ho Copeland Company
viii ceu considerable ACTIVITY down 10
tie SaSdy Valley.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
MOVABLE ROOST,

with their health. The advantages of
roosts and nests that can be carried out
side and thoroughly cleaned is therefore
especially evident now, and provident
poulterers will be glad to avail them
selves Of the contriyancos here illus
trated or those Of similar nature.
Farm and Fireside, from which the cuts
here presented arc reproduced, describes
these convenienccs as follows:
1t may be of any preferred length or
height, but should be strong The lower
the roost pole the better.
The nest box may be foot wide, -
inches high and 1S inches long. The
boards A A are hinged, the front one re-
naming down all the time, and the rear
one up, except for cleaning the nest,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15

the apparent narrowness is not thought of.
Back of-this is the sitting room, which
gives view of the street. The sta rway
to the second floor is a combination ar
rangement. One can go from the sitting
room to the second floor or from the dining
room to the second floor by means of the
same stairway. There is closet leading
from the hall, which goes from the sitting
room to the dining room, and an extra
closet in the dining room. Closets never
come amiss, Back of the dining room IL a
china pantry, In the kitchen are tables, g
sink and the kitchen pantry. Back of the
kitchen is a porch, On the second floor are
four bedrooms, an alcOye and u bathroom;
also passage TO the attic, where, In case
OF necessity, two or three rooms could be
placed. LOUIS III. Gibson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Crowded Sohools.

Considerable complaint is being made
by residents Of the second ward regarding e
the sending of their children to school.
Said man this morning who resides in
that ward: II think some arrangements
might be made in our ward for the taking
care of school children without sending
them away into another district. The
rooms in the ward are much crowded and
many of the children are being sent to
other schools. The matter ought certain
ly to be remedied by the Board"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-15
Before and After.

He had been trying to muster up suffi-
fient courage to take the final step, but it
was then after midnight and still he hes
itated.
"What time have you, GeorgeS" asked
the fair girl.
He took out his watch unsteadily.
"I'm little after 49," he said slowly.
She gave a nervous cough.
you ought to be little after one
George, and maybe you could get her."
she ventured blushingly, and Georges
heroic spirit responded to the cal, TO arms
and he got her.--Detroit Free Press.