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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
LIKED HIS PREACHING.
He Had Heard Him Often and So Enjoyed
His supper.

A hard featured man, dressed in a new
suit of very cheap black, called at the
house Of a well known clergyman, and
upon giving his name was invited to take
q seat in the gentlcman's study.
Il have few days TO spend in town, !"
said the visitor, land l did not want to
leave without calling and paying my re-
spects to you. have heard you preach
many time"
"Yes, =" said the parson, beginning to
take an interest in tho visitor
II like your preaching, and, though l
do not belong TO your church, yet l must
say you preach the best sermon I ever
heard. There are so very few good preach
ers now, very few in whose uprightness
we can place trust, that when we meet
one of the right kind we like to express
our appreciation"
"Yes," the good man repeated, and az
the bell tinkled he rose and said, Come,
my friend, and take some lunch with me. y
The visitor was only too happy, and
seated at the table began to eat with an
avidity that attracted the hosts atten'
tion.
"You say that you have heard me preach
many a time:" remarked the minister.
"Oh, yes, the man replied, conveying
an ample allowance of mashed potatoes
into his mouth.
II don't remember seeing you at my
church l suppose you have heard me in
the country"
"No," said the visitor, helping himself
10 beans, mot in the country"
"Certainly not in town."
"Well, soTter yes and sorter not. You
know you preached at the prison for some
time 1 was there for stealing horse and
cart and finished my time today. Thanh
you for the bread. "-Pittsburg Dispatch
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
What Ratified Him.

Detroit has among its possessions a
young man around town whose reputation
as borrower who never pays back was
supposed to be known to everybody. The
other evening he was playing at billiards
by George" " exclaimed the friend who
was paying for the game after they had
played some time, "you can't play little
bit tonight. What's the matter with your
You must bc ratified" "
II am, was the reply, almost gasped
out.
The other party was frightened.
What's happenedF" he asked nervous.
ly.
why, Just before we began playing |
struck an acquaintance on the street for
$40, and he let me have it without a
word. detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
DISCARDED SILK HATS.
A Ncw Lease of Life Tor Them Ever
Though out OF style.


What is the doom Of the discarded silk
hat which is dimplcd and framed after
the fashion of year ago and is therefore
an offensc in the sight of tho fastiduus
owner? 1t may 90 any one Of several
ways. 1t may be groomCd and irOncd
afrcsh and then adurn the ooCiput Of a
hcrdic driver. It may be torn to pieces
and the component silk and leather enter
into the construction of fresh article Of
headRear and pursue new lease Of exist
ence in humble sphere. IL may sink so
low as TO decorate scarecrow, or it may
find last refuge and master in the per
son Of a member of the Coxcyitc battalion
The average life of "A silk hat Is about a
year, so at least estimated venerable re-
paircr and cleaner. In ninc cases out of
ten when a man orders u new tile he
leaves tho old one with the dealer, rocciv-
ing 90 cent rebate on tho same, be its
condition good, bad or Indifferent. The
dealer accepts the old hat merely to &C.
commodnte the customer and not because
he wants it, He generally sells It again
at a uniform price of 90 cents to one Of
the professional hat ironers and reyivcrs.
The hat is then given a special inspoc
tlon. Its teeth are examined, so Go speak
II it is in tolerably good condition, it is
given an ironing and sold for 81 to q
coachman or hack driver. These men are
best customers and will pay 81 or so for
a decent hat, no matter If its style is that
Of the year before last.
But more often the hat is too far gone
for this purpose. If the silk is not too
much worn, 1t is used in the making Of
children's hats, those of the shape Of a
Al l.. an Ia
also goes into the chapeaux worn by uni
formed organizations like the knights of
Pythias and Patriarchs Militant. The
old silk is often used TO line the chapeau
where il is folded in and will last 80 years
after previously doing duty on a fashiona-
BILE chimney pot.
AS last resource the poor old hat is
sold to make sport in procession of an
tiques and horribles. After that the
tramp, the ash barrel or the garbage scow
claims it for its own American Halter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Was It TheosophX?

We have SO many contradictory deflni-
tions of theosophy nowadays that we are
glad to have true exposition from ''one
who knows" The followers of Nine
Blavatsky style themselves "theos-
Ophists, " and we are inclined to associate
the word with anything that savors Of the
occult We are told, however, that true
theosophy is psychological religion,
"Theosophy means literally wisdom Of
God, not wisdom from God, but of God
viz, wisdom characteristic of God--God's IS
wisdom. Theosophy is II special insight Of
the divine mature and processes. A true
theosophist knows Gods plans and pur.
poses as the results of some special inter,
communication between God and himself.
Such an illumination is promised all
Christian believers. New York World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
THE MEXICAN SECRET SERVICE.
1t Keeps an Eye on the Affairs of Public
and Private Men.

anu IFlNh'e "ens
''The secret service of the French re-
public Is generally considered to be the
most perfect spy system in the world, "
said Oliver Beach, a travelling man Of St.
Louis, but In my humble opinion the de-
partment Of private intelligence supported
by Mexico surpasses it both in extent and
intricacy. A couple of years ago / was
accidentally permitted To get an insight
into its workings, and was astounded.
One would imagine that great private
detective agency would be a necessity only
in a country like Russia, where the life OF
the ruler is constantly threatened, but
down In Mexico there is a system of es.
pionage that extends to every part of it.
"The motives of every public man in
Mexico are not only perfectly well known
20 the government, but every visitor Is
subject TO scrutiny 1t was President Diaz
who first established the chain of secrecy
that now holds all the people in its links,
Every now and then one will be surprised
TO see body Of Mexican troops hurried
on to some remote place In a farod state.
None will know the reason, but the fact
will soon become known that the govern
ment has prevented an embryo revolution
from gaining strength and force. A con-
siderable number of Americans residing
in Mexico do SO because the law will make
it unpleasant for them in their native
places. The Mexican secret service has
the private record Of each Of these, and If
any Of them shows too much activity in
Mexican affairs there is an arrest. The
United States authorities are notified, and
extradition of the prisoner follows. Yes,
sir, the Mexican secret service Is the great
est of them all, and its ramifications ex-
tend everywhere over the republic, and
good way on this side of the border. -
WASHINGTON Ste
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
r4RlHS(sA;|7I{osy
CULTIVATION or ORCHARDS.
Directions by an Expert-How to Cultivate
Close TO Low Topped Trees.

Directions by an Expert--How to Cultivate
Close TO Low Topped Trees.
The best tillago is that which begins
early in the season, and which keell
the surface stirred until late summer
The first few years turn the land rather
deep with plow at the first spring oul.
tivation. In general, leTel culture is
best This is secured by plowing one
year to the trees and the following year
away from them, one year north and
south and the next year east and west
1t is somewhat difficult to plow from
large trees, however, and with the cul.
tivators or harrows now in use it is easy
to work the sol away by subsequent cul-
tivation, allowing the fuTow to be
thrown toward the treo each spring, but
it is always advisable, upon fairly level
ground to plow the orchard in opposite
directions i'm alternate years.
The difficulty of working close to the
trees has had tho effect Of cHcour"pi"" !"
too high pruning. There is tendency
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Better Than DumbbeIls.

Dyspeptics may be interested in the ex
pertinent Of man living on Erie street
Being confined to his office most of tn
day and having little exercise Of any kind
his system got badly out Of order. FO
some two months past he has been spend
ing half hour every evening in lying OF
his back on the floor and tossing his lust
2-year-old son back and forth. He say
this exercise beats dumbbclls, and that i
is only after an occasional immoderat
meal that he is reminded that he has
stomach. Chicago T'ibune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
NY SWEETHEART.

Her eyes are made for loving her lips are made
for kissing;
Upon her cheeks the roses go playing hide
and seek.
Her form s like n seraphs no angel grace is
missing.
To have her and to hold her I am her servant
meek.
She loves me to distraction her every action
shows it..
She comes without the asking to sit upon my
knee,
Nor cares n continental II everybody knows il,
Because she calls me papa, this little maid
of threol
Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
BuIlded Worse Than He Knew.

A city man visited the family of rela-
tive in the country where he was not q
welcome guest by any manner of means,
After the visitor had spent ono morning
at the breakfast table the country uncle
said:
Cousin, don't you think your family
will miss you painfullyf You ought not
to leave them alone so much"
by Jove, that's so, " exclaimed the city
man. I'm telegraph them to come right
on at once. ."-Queenslnnder
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Cure for Headache.

As remedy for all forms of headache Flee
tTic Bitters have proved TO be the very best.
IL effects a permanent cure and the most
dreaded habitual sick headaches yield TO its in
huence. We urge all who are afflicted TO pro-
cure q bottle and give this remedy fair trial
In case OF hibitual constipation Electric Bitters
eures by giving the needed tone to the bowels,
and few cases long resist the use Of this medi-
cine. Try it once. Large bottles only 90 cents
at Durbin, Wright & Co.'S drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
why He Didn't Fall.

A number of boys in Scotland were be.
ing rehearsed for an amateur performance,
and the boy who was to inpersonate the
hero was told to fall on the floor at the
right moment But when the crisis was
reached on the examination day he did
not fall. The verse was repeated, but still
he remained upright Being accordingly
asked his reason, he replied, My mither
said | wasHa to IA, tor I've got on my
Sunday claos. New York Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Tho Germ Theory.

The purchaser of a tin bracket lamp,
which leaked and filed the attic where II
was placed with the unpoetlc odor OF ker'
osene, took 1t back 10 the housekeeping
department of tho big store whence it had
come. I'VE can't take this back, " sait
tho unsoientiflo clerk. I'VE couldn't sol
1t again. Customers would be afraid o.
germs" Ho was oveTuled, but his Idea
Of germs In kerosene and tin shows how
far the bacillus theory spreads. Boston
Transcript.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Time Shall Reveal 1t.

He who has seen only the daylight
knows nothing of that heaven Of stars
which all night long hang overhead their
lamps of gold. When death has busted of
this body from me, who will dream for me
the new powers l shall possessH 1t were
vain 70 try. Time shall reveal it ALL
Theodore Parker
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
no IIORaN OWNERB,

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cur,
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
Kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse %
cents PEI package. For sale by druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
A Great Scheme.

81 never talk about the club to m.
wife"
II do. speak Of IL in glowing term
and then stay at home occasionally. -
my wife thinks there isn't "A more self sat
rihcing husband in the world. kat
Fields Washington
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
TIMBER SUPPORTS.

horizontal timber, but also large por.
tion of this timber without any pins OF
spikes to weaken it. In Fig. 2 is com.
bination Of timbers giving great strength
and leaving an entire opening below.
These timbers wi II he very useful in con.
structing barns with full and free
sweep across the floor as well as for
bridges.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Tho Cairo museum has seven broom'
used by ancient Egyptian women. They
are made OF st-aw and closely resemble
the same articles IN use today, save tha
the handles IRE not long enough for pur
poses Of domestic discipline.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Missouri Is compound Of two Indiar
iords nlenring girut yellow water
ho Eakotua called It Minneshusho, mud
water" Marquette gives IL as WcIne
Ouret. Theyenot calls 1t Ou-nissouri. III
Algonquins knew IL as the Pekitanoni.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

According to the accounts found in tn,
library OF Ncbuchadnozzar, wheat cos
about 10 cents Of our money bushel ant
wine III cents n 'cupful," about two
quarts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

The blessing OF Palestine Is a small fall
con, or hawk, which destroys The field
mice. Were the hawks exterminated the
human population would he obliged to
abandon the cauntry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Supports For Barns and Bridges.

Country Gentleman suggests some
forms of timber supports, one of which
is represented in the first figure shown
in the accompanying cut. The single
post supports not only the center of the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
What is

Casora Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. It is harmless substitute
Parcgoric Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OH
It is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers. Castora destroys Worms and aays
feverislness. Casora prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hatuency
assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Case
toria is Chdren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

An examination Of the earthen vases
found at Troy and elsewhere shows that
they must have been turned on a potter'S
wheel, Just as are those nowadays.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
1t Was Easy to Live Then.

Living was cheap in the old Roman
days. A nights lodgings at an inn coul
be had for about cents. A pound of fly
could be bought for cents, and fine
long cloak was purchasIble at the eK
tremely low figure Of 20 cGnts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
A Little Dangerous.

He (dcsigningly)-What a terrible thing
IL would be II some rascal should marry
you for your money
She (discourngingly)-It would be for
him-if found 10 out. New York Week
lv
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Don't neglect that cough, 1t leads To con-
sumption. One Minute Cough Cure possesses
a double virtue. II cures and cures quickly.
M, A, Fisher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

"castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. / hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest OF their ,hildren, and use Castoria in
stead Of thevariousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. ]. F. KIScHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

ohamberIain's Eye ana skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Gianulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles.
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
rs cents per box. For sale by druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Castoria.

"Castorn is so we'll adapted to children Cs..s
recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
iii So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y,
"our physicians in the children's depare'
ment have spoken highly Of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with CastoriR,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that ths
merits OF Castoria has won US to look With
favor upon It,"
UNITED HosPrrAL AND DIsPESsARy,
Boston, Maaa-
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
,rray Sfraaf Naw YorIr (ifv
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Castoria.

"Castorif. Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DIR. g. c. oseooD,
Lowell, Mass.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Tho Centaur Company, Murray New York City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Not only treats and cures all diseases
Of the eye, but is prepared to test
and fit any eye with the
proper lenses they require, in any style
Of frame you desere. His prices are
reasonable and Just. Satisfaction guar
anteed in ak cases. If in need Of glasses
call on DR.. Adams. Examin alton fire
Artificial eyes fitted. DR.. Adams treats
all diseases of the ear, Assists persons
who are deaf to hear oral discourse. DE-
Adams successfully treats cataErh aud
cures after all others fail. Also all kim
dred diseases of the nose and throat
DR.. Adams treats all chronic diseases OF
The stomach, liver and kidney, re
stores weak, nervous men to manhood.
DIR. Adams is the only Electro Surgeon
In Ohio outside of Cleveland and Gin
cinnat. He removes superfiuous HAIR
and all facial blemishes By electrolynis
1.-THE electric needle operahon) Send fov
book on Superfuous Hair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
( MATCHES.
eSS THAT HAS GROWN
UP IN THIS CENTURY.

Product of One Of EnGland's Large Fsc-
tories--The Ancient Roman Method Of
"striking a Different Contriv-
hnces That Preceded the Lnclfer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Mrs. DR.. Harkey Adams has cured
more female diseasesin the past IL years
than any physicianin Ohio. Her repu.
tation has become national, having
treated and cuped suffering women in
every state from tho Atlantic TO the Pa
ciiie through her system Of mail treat
nent. While Mrs. On. Harkey Adams
makes speciality Of diseases Of women,
she also treats and cures all chronic dis
eases Of the stomach, liver and kidneys.
nyou have any affection of the urinary
or reproductive organs. do mot fail to
consult this eminent Lady and be cured.
Mya DR.. Hashey Adams positively TO
stores all Irregularities, either painful,
scanty or pTofuse. Cures sil cases Of in
Illumination, granulations or liberation d
the womb without caustic or burning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

.aswing that the unfortunate have been i'm.
posed upon by unprincipled prentenders, who
change largely In advanoe tho
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
VsW York and ohio pfVis OiSpSnsiry

Have adopted this plan THAT they will charge
nothing for advice, consultation or treatment, un'
I'll the patient pronOunces himself or herself well.
The only charge being made is for medicine used
during treatment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-11
THE SALT LAKE HERALDS SATURDAY. MAY H. 1885,

ton where we will be obliged to part
with a bushel of wheat for an even
dollar and a pound of wool for thirty
cents. Under such circumstances, per-
haps. four or five millions of our popu-
lation would be induced to go to work
and produce something, in order that
this combined effort of all the world
to dump their silver on our shores
shall not fail from any remissness ON
our part.
OF course. such thing as seeing our
idle population busy is not contained
in the formula Of Judge Tree and his
cult What they actually do fear,
however, is so much prosperity and
money in the country that they may
no longer play at shuttlecock with the
United States treasury, and through it
control the credits and property val
ues Of the whole nation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-11
THE DOLLAR UNIT.

The report of the decision made nv
Judge W. A. Vincent, on the question
submitted to him as to what was the
unit of value in the United States
from 1892 to 1873, may be satisfactory
as to financial conditions during that
period, but is entirely unsatisfactory
as q matter of law OF course the
decision is not judicial. That is to
say. it is not official in any sense.
Judge Vincent merely gave his learned
opinion as a private individual re-
quested to decide dispute.
The Herald. previous TO that de-
cision, quoted from Jefferson and
.Iamilton's remarks on that subject,
showing that they agreed upon the
idea that the dollar should be the
unit, whether in silver or in gold, and
that both metals were in their view
essential as money But The Herald
showed that the opinions Of those en-
inent authorities were not the law,
and the question to be decided was
what did the law provide as the unit
OF value previous to 1873.
Judge Vincent. instead of going to
tie law and slowing definitely what
1T provided, wen1 off into a disguise
ton as to the opinions of the great
statesmen Of early times, and de-
ci6ed on the ground of what became
the practice IL this country. What
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-05-11

The great event among the ladies is
the coming of Susan B. Anthony and
Rev. Anna Shaw who will arrive on
Sunday. DR.. Shaw will preach in the
Tabernacle on Sunday afternoon. Miss
Anthony and others will speak at the
Theatre in the evening. Other celeb
rites will also address the meetings
which will be held in the city and coun-
ty building. People who have been in
the habit of making jokes about the
age of Miss Anthony will be surprised
at her vigor of mind and force of
personality. She is a remarkable wom-
an and deserving of the respect and
admiration of all people who have re-
gard to marked ability coupled with
deep sincerity and determined perse-
verance.