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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Women In Persia.

1t has so long been our natural boast
that, although still denied the ballot, no.
where do women enjoy such freedom, that
it may surprise some persons to know that
Persian women boast that in their country
men do the work and women enjoy the re-
suits. They at least have far more freedom
than is generally supposed by their Ameri-
can sisters. The requirements of q Persian
household are comparatively few-fruits
and salads form large proportion of the
diet; the warm climate dispenses with
many articles necessary in America, and
the rare changes in fashion save an incredi-
BILE amount of labor In the auderoom-or
womaG's part of the ehouse-girls are taught
to read, to sew and to play the either, and
as they marry at ~ or 10 their parents are
early relieved of all care for their future
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Wash Dresses For Girls.

Finely striped gingham dresses for girls
of G to IA years have a straight skirt Of four
breadths trimmed with three insertions OF
open patterned embroidery stitched on four
inches apart above 4inch hem. This skirt
is gathered to belt of gingham 21S inches
wide overlaid with band of insertion. q
rosette of gingham concealing the hooks at
the back. The waist, over a fitted lining of
French cambric, has square yoke of bias
gingham edged with insertion in front, back
and over the shoulders, with also bias
collar band holding insertion. The full
lower part of gingham has three shirrings
below the yoke and is drawn down in ten
meeting plaits at the waist line, then con-
tinues lower to cover the lining and pass
under the skirt out of sight. A side form
is let into large sizes of this waist. The
sleeves have bias puff to the elbow and
are close below with band Of insertion at
the wrist.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
A Coal Dust Engine,

A new motive power has been patented
in Germany, the source of which is coal
dust. The invention is based ON the fact
that the finely divided carbonaceous mat
ter floating in the air readily explodes, and
to adapt this phenomenon to the genera
tion of motive power the inventor proposes
to grind coal to an impalpable powder and
notwithstanding the dust floating in the
air into the cylinder of an engine, explode
1t on the same lines asgas is used in engine
practice. The first apparent difficulty, that
Of disposing of the ash, is not, according to
the inventor, serious obstacle.
The advantages that would accrue from
a direct utilization of mineral fuel as mined
are obvious. While modern practice con-
verts only 10 to Is per cent of the heat en-
ergy stored in coal into power at the crank
shaft Of steam engine, it is claimed that
no less than 20 to S0per cent could be made
available by the direct combustion of fuel
through explosion of coal dust.-New
York Telegram
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Voting ON PrincInle.

There are in the world at this epoch a
vast number of men who have no other
thought, with regard to their political po-
sition, than to oppose and destroy some
thing. There is familiar story Of an i'm
migrant who landed in New York, and
hearing there was an election in progress
Immediately expressed wish to go and
vote,
"But what are your politicsi" he was
asked. ...r. lash
II don't know" said he, "but have you a
government in this countryi"
1--WE have"
"Then Pm agin itp
This anecdote is recalled by the account
of dialogue between two workmen in
Paris, pending an electoral campaign.
"Whom shall you vote for in your dis
trict" one asked the other.
II don't exactly know. You see, there
are two candidates in our district, and"-
"What parties do they belong tor"
"Well, you see, there's the trouble.
heard them talking in the cafe about these
two candidates, and it seems that they're
Antagonists-botho of themp
'Indeedl Well, then, I'll tell you what
should do"
"What"
II should find out which is the more An
tagonistic of the two and vote for him. ~
Youths Companion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
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Ginger Pudding.

Put into delicately clean pan ounces
each Of butter and sugar and half pint of
cream, with a tiny pinch of salt. Directly
II begins to simmer lift it off the fire and
stir in quickly ounces of -four, blending It
as smoothly as possible; then replace the
pan on the fire and stir it steadily for or s
minutes, after which lift it off again and
stir in whole eggs and lastly ounces of
preserved ginger cut up into dice Stir it
thoroughly together, then pour the mix
ture into well buttered mold and steam
1t. twill take about an hour. Serve with
rich Custard sauce favored with the
sirup from thepreserved ginger. Preserved
pineapple makes a delicious pudding If
treated in precisely the same way. Need
less to say this is somewhat rioh.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
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PACKING AWAY CLOTHING

90 That the Winter Garments Shall Re
Safe From Moth and Dust.
Having everything In readiness TO com
mence your work, select a sunny day. Put
every garment that you are going to pack
out doors on the clothesline, and after the
pockets have been turned inside out, the
garments whipped free from dust, let them
hang for two or three hours In the sun.
Dress skirts will wrinkle less IL folded
right side out. Dresses should be carefully
folded In newspapers, each one separately,
and placed in the drawers or trunks with n
good sprlnkling of fresh cloves between
them. The newspapers must be pasted se-
curely TO prevent the moth or any Of his
tribe from entering. In folding mems gar
ments care should be exercised. The sleeves
should be filled with newspapers folded
fat, and small handful of cloves should
be put in each pocket. 4Ayf
II you do not wish to use newspapers, ask
your grocer for dozen or two of his largest
sized MANILA bags, such as one-eighth of a
barrel OF -four comes in. These are Of
course much easier to use than newspapers,
az you do not have to paste but one small
end. The garments can be carefully slipped
In the bags, which can be used great many
seasons, only the small end being broken
when the garments are removed. r.a
The use of tarred paper is very disagree
able to most people, and clothes packed with
it retain the repulsive odor for long time
after they are removed from contact with
It or with the I'll smelling tablets some
times used. Newspapers, paper bags and
cloves are just as beneficial in keeping the
moths away rs are the obnoxious odors
caused by such agencies.
When ready to pack winter millinery,
visit clothing store and obtain some strong
and perfect bandboxes and after placing
your bonnets and hats in them seal them
alright by pasting strips of paper about
the cover. Carpet bugs delight in feasting
on birds wings and millinery ornaments,
and it is well to secure the articles.
Fasten muff and fur boxes in the same
way.
Moths prefer garments that are filed
with dust, and for this reason every house
keeper should use extra care in thoroughly
brushing everything and in throwing away
all discarded articles which would other
wise afford nests for the pests, says Good
Housekeeping, in which is found the fore
going useful advice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
FLAG PHOTOGRAPH FRAME.

striped pink stretched over piece Of stout
cardboard and set off with corners In moss
green plush edged with fancy galloon and
lined with pink satin.
The second banner glitters with gold
fringe, which droops from band of old red
plush in contrast with the inner one in old
pink brocade. Back of dark green pelSing
silk. The bamboo sticks incased in linen
and pink satin are glued or sewn to the
cardboard and Joined together with bow
Of ribbon, which is entwined for several
inches around the stick and finished off
with flying streamers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
The EIizabethan Petticoat.

While apparently no one wants the wild.
ened skirts these are slowly but surely
working place for themselves. The nov
city in petticoats here depicted is intended
to keep out the lower part of the dress, as
is now demanded by fashion. BY adopting
1t there is no need to have recourse to erin.
oline or wires of any description. It's OBJ
ject is to obviate the difficulty that will be
experienced a, the season advances of lin
ing thin materials, such as orepon, slight
silks, etc, with horsehair stiffening. This
petticoat has deep silk band in front,
terminating with a fluting of horsehair
The plated back is entirely of horsehair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03

The corsages will have round waists, and
buckles are to appear again, but very hand
some and artistic. Sleeves are immensely
wide, often more than yard across, from
one extreme to the other, so that an un-
fortunate man sitting at dinner table be-
tween two fashionably dressed women is
quite lost to view between their wide gigot
or balloon sleeves. But these sleeves are no
longer high above the shoulder, but widen
on level with it, For ball and full evening
dress the full sleeve is often made Of tulle
or very rich lace, or if of velvet or silk 2
lace ruffle falls from the end Of it. Beads,
spangles and embroidered galloons will be
used as trimmings, and also great deal Of
lace. In the cut are shown a wedding
toilet, also bridesmaids gown. The
former is in white satin trimmed with old
honiton lace and white velvet. The brides
maids dress is in yellow cloth trimmed
with guipure lace over yellow silk. Both
toilets give evidence Of the advance already
made in widening sleeves and skirts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
A Much Needed Invention.

The man who invents method of join
ing the leather of machinery belts so that
it will be as strong at the point of union as
elsewhere has an enormous fortune in wait
ing for him. A machine belt 3-16 of an
inch thick will sustain 675 pounds of weight
per inch of width. At the splices, after the
belt has been fastened with rivets, this is
reduced to $50 pounds. Lacing reduces it
still further to 200 pounds, while q safe
working tension is only about 80 pounds
per inch. If the belts could be made solid
and as strong at the joints as elsewhere,
the working tension might be largely in
creased.-Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
How to Widen a Narrow Dress skir,

A putty colored brocade evening dress,
covered with flowers, has skirt arranged
In style which will certainly be of assist
ance In suggesting changes in evening
gowns which are not wide enough. It
opens on one side the entire length, and un-
der 1t is inserteda single box plat of pink
satin, which reveals itself as the 'wearer
moves. The same treatment has been In
troduced on the other side. but onlyfr
the foot half wav uo the dress
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
A Redundant Echo.

AT Roseneath in Argylshire there is an
echo which repeats eight or ten notes from
trumpet, but in much lower tone than
the original. Then, after a momentary 81.
lence, the notes are again repeated, but still
weaker, and strange to relate after another
short interval of silence, they are repeated
for the third time in tone so faint as to
be scarcely audible.-St. Louis Republic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03

The Presbyterian minister of Ecclefechan,
Carlyle's native place, excused himself re-
Gently for not sending in report on "the
religion and morals" of his parishioners on
ihe ground that there is neither religion
nor morals in the district"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Rice Boiled In Chinese Fashion.

Wash it well in cold water, drain it
through sieve and throw it into boiling
water. When pulpy, take it out of the wa
ter with ladle, and putting it into clean
vessel set it near the fire where it will keep
hot, but not cook. Let it remain SO for IL
minutes or until it becomes white and dry,
but not hard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Too Much Trouble.

Bingo-I guess I'll wear that Ascot tie Of
mine today.
Mrs. Bingo-Oh, wouldn't, dear. Why
not wear your club tier
Bingo-I would have to change my shirt
then.-Clothier and Furnisher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Double Franc For Photographs.

Both frames display different arrange
ment of material, color and fringe A null
tioolor silk fringe is carried around the
three sides of the left hand specimen,
which shows Louis XVI silk In cream
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03

NATIVE BOY WALKING UP A COCOA PALM.
lector, gives in the Atlanta Constitution
some interesting facts and illustrations re-
garding this occupation, from which are
CLEANED the following;
Wealthy collectors sometimes pay fabu-
lous sums for specimens valuable either be
cause never before included in any collec-
tion or possessed by some rival collector
The late Baron Rothschild paid $3.50 for
one butterfly found some years ago in
Sumatra and never since.
Tropical butterflies are the most costly
In most parts of the United States all the
collector needs to do is to go out with his
net and his other material to field or
meadow where there is plenty Of honey
laden flowers and make the best possible
use Of his eyes and legs. All this is changed
when the collector finds himself in tropical
countries and in just the places where he
is most likely to find the very rare things
that bring the big prices.
Meadows and pastures full of low flowers
are almost unknown there. In the forests
everything grows with the utmost luxuri-
BUSINESS, aud in such paths as can be found
through the tangle of fern and giant creep
ers the light is usually so shut out by the
dense growth overhead that butterflies are
tropical thickets are so matted together
with creeping vines and huge air plants
and thorn bearing bushes that no one, how
ever eager to follow a butterfly, can by any
possibility make headway through them.
One method of capturing high flying
tropical butterflies is with the butterfly
gun. This is made with u very small bore
and so as to bunch" the tiny load in one
spot. Either dust" shot as fine as fine
powder or water can be used in them.
There are many species much coveted by
the collector that are far too delicate to
shoot at all and yet never come near
enough to the ground TO be taken by the
longest handled butterfly net Such species
fly high over flower bearing trees, frequent
~ good hundred feet above the ground.
The quickest way into this tree top world
ls by vegetable ropes, the long air roots Of
parasitic plants that grow on the upper
limbs Of many of the mighty forest mon
archs. But this is dangerous proceeding
The climber is likely to get half way up
tree, perhaps 40 feet from the ground, then
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
Gnlnpn RncIr.

Golden buck is form of poached egg.
For it take some neat squares of hot but
tered toast, dust these thickly with freshly
grated Parmesan cheese, sprinkle them
lightly with cayenne pepper and slip onto
each delicately poached egg and serve
very hot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
A ReoominR RIense.

The prettiest model for blouse is bod
ice of sheeny shot silk, with sleeves of the
bishop pattern. The front consists of two
long, loose pieces of silk, which are .,
ranged crossover fashion by the sSearer her.
self, passed round the figure to the back like
belt, brought forward again and tied OF
fastened with a, pretty ornament on the left
side Of the waist. If smartly put on 80 as
TO follow the lines of the figure, It is most
becoming,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
A Mystic Number Among the Jews.

The nations of antiquity placed great
faith in the mystical powers of numbers
Among the Hebrews ''7' was the national
number, in whose esoteric efficacy they had
great confidence. We find it constantly re-
curing in Holy Script.-Philadelphia
Times
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03

1t is claimed for the Elizabethan petit
coat that it is light in weight and strong.
1t can be made in black, white or gray
horsehair and will doubtless be preferred
by many ladies to hooped skirt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
COLLECTING BUTTERFLIES.

Difnculties of Catching the Beautiful Spec
linens of the Tropics.
1t is perhaps hardly well known fact
that there are men who travel the world
over for the purpose of securing insects,
which they sell to those people whose hob
by is a collection Of butterflies, Just as
stamps or coins is that of many other per
sons. DR.. Eugene Aaron, a practical col
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
T. HUNDRED FEET UP.

suddenly find that the ropes that seemed so
secure are slowly giving away from above,
and he cannot be too quick in getting back.
If the tree isl palm or any sort not too
thick around the trunk, soms native boy
for penny or two will climb &c. but the
chances are that after he gets up he will
capture and bring proudly back to the
ground the-very specimen you took care to
explain was the one you did not want
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-03
PARIS STYLES.


Brench Modistes Are Forcing Short Bell
Shaped skirts aud other 1880 Fashions.
The fashions seem TO be in state Of tran
'eition. The foremost Paris costumers are
working experiments and trials to see what
will take. There seems a tendency 10 re
turn to the style Of 1880, with round, short
bell shaped skirts, very tight on the hips
and very wide at the foot, the widths Of
material very much gored. This quantity
Of stuff at the base will form godets OF
rounded plaits To keep these well in form,
band Of crinoline OF horsehair will be
placed between the dress and the silk lin
ing. Models seen of this style Of skirt
measure or yards round the lower edge.
Trimmings will be worn higher up on the
skirts than they have been lately, and lace
Hounces put on fiat one above the other
nearly up to the waist as they were worn
in the time OF Louis Philippe, and this ia
what they are pleased to call la grande
nouyeaute
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Olives in bulk, at Patterson's,

olives in bulk, at Patterson
Everything for the glorious 18th at Geo.
Fushing's.
Satin Glorias marked down to II II
f. a yard at Ordways.
New Mail Bicycle $500, Cushion tire,
{0ed condition.-R. +. Patten.
Ladies', see that lace shoe for one dol
IT, cheap for sl.5O. at James. Lewia's.
'urti' is selling those sailor hats that
e mylng such a rage, for onc-half the
'ual price.
our readers can i'll afford to buy a re-
sefator until they have seen the
'uerney at Bragg & Varney's.
ANY lady can save from dollar to a
,laf and a half by buying the ladies
'Hght' hand made french kid. at James
fwia'>.
W you want to buy carriage or har-
's' II so, call on l.. w. Chase, head
a''er' for carriages and harnesses.
Aeep> large stock on hand. consist
VI carryalls, top and open buggies.
oil kinds of open wagons and road
w. all grades of harnesses, light and
"'F' he will sell at wholesale or retail
very low prices.
l.. W. CHASE,
Water ST., Skowhegan, Me.
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Hosiery.

Ladies Fine Isle Hose extra length Al
SOC, worth Is cents.
Ladies Hermsdoa Dye, Sizes L., 9,
9 IL at 4oc worth 80.
IS dozen Boys Double Knee Ribbed
Bicycle Is cent stockings at 20 cents a
pair.
20 dozen Childrens Ribbed Fast Black
Stockings sizes from to 9 at 10 cents d
pair.
20 dozen Gents Seamless Stockings at
Sc. pair worth I2c
10 dozen Gents fine Fast Black Stock
ings at 27c pair, would be cheapat sc
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HandkerchiefS.

$500 worth of Ladies' and Gents
Handketchiefs. Great bargains in these
goods. Space will not allow us to enum-
Be sure and visit our store
of the many bargains we sha
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WE! WE! WE. Says this
Little Pig.

We sell the BUCKEYE Mouin.
Machines
We sell the OSBORN Mowin.
Machines
We sell the TIGER Horse Ralles
We sell the OSBORN all Steel HORSE
Rake
We sell REPAIRS for all these Ma
chimes
We sell NEARLY EVERYTHING needed
by the farmer,
We have jast received "a ear lold o.
those JENkS' SHORTS. Parties ap.
preeiating the best Shorts in the world
can now be supplied by calling at the Old
Fletcher Store.
We also have some OF those rice
jerks. MIDbLlNGS. We turn no one
away, because we are overstocked with
both. What we can't sell we intend to
eat.
We want 1000 lbs. Of butter at once in
exchange for Fruit Jars. This is the
chance for farmers wives. DO not miss
the opportunity.
CAIRNS, GOODRICH & BARTLETT.
-
Neulehatel cheese just in, at Pattel.
sons.
Miss Ella Nash arrived at her home
here "Wednesday afternoon.
d. c. Robinson. Esq, of Boston. wa,
in town Yesterday.
\ pretty japanese basket with pound
of tea. at Patter>ons.
Fans. Fans \ manufacturers loi
of samples at about half price. al Ord
ways.
Fifteen girls are wanted to wait OF
table At Hotel IIeselton. July 18th. ant
ten to assist in kitchen.
Jas. {. Durrell has been engaged Il,
night clerk at Hotel IIeselton, and ha'
entered upon his duties.
Jus 'scNia NioSh VI Iu>ecl ltatiel
shoes must be sold. Every person thai
wants pair will buy when they SET
his stock. Call in and see the bargains
AGENTS WANTED.-To canvass fol
Kings Improved Liquid Waterproo
Backing apply to
THE KING BLEACHING COMPANY,
SkoWhcgan. Me
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Bargains in Ladies and Ch|dens Underwear Ladies', Gents
and Chidens Hosiery Fancy Goods of every description.
Toilet Articles Handkeches Towels, Crash COrses 'Jew-
eIy, LaCes, Hamburgs, Etc.. Etc.

crate The many special bargains. Prices
from 5 to s. cents apiece. Would call
particular attention to the Ladies' fine en-
broidered handkerehiefs at IS cents.
Boys all linen handkerchiefs at Ioc, apiece
a large assortment OF Towels, Crashes.
Table and Bureau Scarts at very low
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Job Printing.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
i'm The SOMRRsET RERoRTER is prepared to
10 ,l classes of work. the richest as well as the
moi COMMON Jobs. Competent and expert
snr,d workmen are employed and large
stock of paper, envelopes, advertising, wed-
5ine and business cards in great variety.
nrders OF dances, bills of fare, programs etc,
ar printed in great variety of styles on short
ootice Commercial printing speciality.
nrders by mail will receive careful attention
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Bargains in Parasols at Ordway's.

Saltenes in one pound tins, keep fresh
and don't break, at Patterson's.
We need your money and if you want
any kind of foot wear. come TO our
store, second door from post-ofilce. We
can save you money.-James Lewia.
+ A big crowd is expected here July 18th
and on that day will be opened up big
line of ladies', gents. misses and chill
dren's boots and shoes. Special bar
gains for that day, don't miss this oppor-
tunity at James Lewia's shoe store.
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AGENTS WANrEp.-To canvass for
Kings Improved Liquid Waterproof
Backing apply to
THE KING BLEACHING CoMPANY,
SkoWhegan, Me.
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- - - -
A Card.

Mrs. Eben smith of Maple ST two
doors from North Avenue. would an
nounce to the public that she is prepared
to do all kinds of sewing ut reasonable
rates.
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LADIES and MISSES
UndeNests at Unheard of Prices

IS dozen Fine Jersey Ribbed Vests
worth 10 cents apiece we shall close the
lot at 4 for 25 cents.
dozen Ladies' Vests low neck lace
front worth CSC at ;, cents.