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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09
SPRING.


All winter Through j sat alone,
Doors BARRE and windows shuttered fast,
And listened 60 the winds faint moan
And gbostly muttorings Of tho past
And In tho pauses OF the rain,
Mid whispers of dead sorrow and sin,
Love tapped upon the window pane.
/ had no heart to let him in.
But now, with spring, my doors stand wide
My Windows let delight creep through;
hear the skylark sing outside;
! SEQ the crocus golden new.
The pigeons ON my window sill,
Winging and wooing, flirt and fout;
Now Love must enter II he Will;
have no heart TO keep him out.
New York Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

Senator Hysell being of the opinion
that investigations into educational mat
ters are rather hampered; has launched
a bill which proposes to give power to
boards Of education, upon the written
application of five taxpayers of the dis
trict, to investigate any branch or de-
partment under their supervision.
Boards are authorized to send for per-
SONS and papers, issue subpenas and en-
force the attendance of witnesses. They
are also aut lorized to employ competent
accountants. Witnesses, constables and
other officers are to be entitled TO the
fees and mileage prescribed by law for
similar services,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09
Funeral of Mrs EIIa Ney.

The funeral of Mrs. Ella Ney, of No. lS
Union street, took place Sunday after
noon at o'clock. Mrs. Ney was 4s yea RS
OF age and was a we'll known woman, who
had the respect and love of all. who knew
her. She was a sister of Justice Of
the Peace j. K. Bowers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

the session 10 sidetrack il as far as pos
sble, and if there is any legislation at
all upon that particular subject, bill
from some Republican is crowded in
ahead Of it so that the Democrat gets no
credit for the idea.
Brown county, since its organization
in 1917, when it sent George Edwards
to the house and continued him there
for a number of years, has sent many
famous men to the legislature, includ-
ing John Cochran, General Thomas L.
Homer, James Pilson, William Kendall,
Nelson Barrere, Reader w. Clark, John
D. White, James L. Sergeant, John j.
Higgins and others, during the first half
of the century.
The most brilliant and versatile of all
Of them, great at the bar, great in the
halls of legislation, state and national,
and renowned in war, was General
Thomas L. Hamer, who seemed des-
tined to reach the presidency, but whose
career was cut short during the Mexican
war, when he died in the military serv-
fee, while he was O member of the
American congress.
Mr.. Stivers has created a'good impress
sion during the session and has faith
fully labored for the interests of his
constituents. In accordance with their
custom they will send him back for
another term, and by that time the
people of the state will doubtless have
made up their minds to elect a Demo
cratic legislature, and the member from
Brown will not find himself handi-
capped by an arrogant majority of bitter
partisans.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09
Sale of $4,000 Magno-
e.: liza Special School
District 6 per
& cent Bonds.

Sealed proposals will he received by the
school board of Magnolia special school dis
trict at the Office of Charles WISE clerk of said
district, in the village of Magnolia, Stark
county, Ohio, until IL O'Clock noon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09
Small Farm
FOR SALE, CHEAP.

Five miles southeast of Canton joining the
Waynesburg road, lS acres, one vein Of sOal open
ed and IN good order; another vein under the
whole Is acres not opened yet. A No. q room
house, with basement, kitchen and a good cellar,
a good summer house and good running spring
never fails. Rht beside the house; also pig pen,
corn crib, buggy shed, grain barn 15X5Si and land
IN good cultivation; hne little orchard, with all
the choice fruit. such as cherries. plums pears,
grapes. and all the choicest peaches.
JACOB SCHLEMMER.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09
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for lnfants and Children.
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remedies morphine1
that opium and morphine Supplying narcotic poons'
druggists permitted sell
poions1
medicine TO be
child unless O wof
preparation and that list
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the
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

If the determination to adjourn on
Monday April 20 is adhered to by the
legislature there will be rushing bust
ness done at the old stand for the next
three weeks and all pretense of delibera-
tion will be dispensed with.
There hasn't been much deliberation
exhibited so far anyhow, but hereafter
there will be no attempt at it.
The appointed season for the sleek
schemer has now arrived, and he will
take advantage Of it upon every possible
occasion. The man who has job
which will not bear inspection, but
which he wants to get through, has been
keeping it Cuiet. 1t is located some-
where in the big pile of bills which
cumber up the calendars, and no one
but the author knows what it contains.
He don't want anybody to know its
real object and intent. One of these
days when everything gets into an up
roar he will do some quiet logrolling,
and at an opportune moment will call
up an innocent looking measure which
some of his constituents have been ask
ing for and every one will yell "agreed,
and it will go through. Later ON it will
be discovered to be some sort of job.
In that way the very worst measures
get through the legislature at the tail
end of each session, and this year is not
likely to be an exception to the rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

In addition to the McCauley bill here
tofore mentioned, several other meas
ures affecting railroads have been and
are being pushed to the front. One Of
them is the Walton bill, requiring all
passenger trains to be equipped with a
given kind of fire extinguishers. Some
of the railroad men who have been op-
posing it alege that it is job to COM
pei the railroads to buy given kind of
extinguisher
Senator Fleischmann of Cincinnati
threw in bill to put check rein on
the sleeping car companies, and prevent
them from charging what he regards as
an exorbitant price for the accommoda-
tions furnished. Ii makes it unlawful
for any sleeping car company to de-
mand or receive more than 81 80 for a
lower berth or 81 for an upper berth on
any line in this state for a period not
exceeding "a hours.
Another section provides that when
an upper berth is unoccupied, upon re-
quest of the occupant OF the lower berth,
any officer of the company shall close
the upper berth and keep it closed while
the lower berth is occupied. Such a
company or any agent thereof charging
or receiving more than the amount fixed
by the statute is made liable to a PEN
atty of not less than 500 nor more than
$500 for each offense, to be recovered by
civil action.
The best guaranty that the railroad
companies have that they viii not be
troubled with any very adverse legisla-
tion is the nearness of the end of the
session. A little delay is all that is
necessary, and their representative
here know the dehberative effects OF
passes wisely distributed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

The defeat of the Fosdick bill to rad
ically amend the Rawlings law as to the
taxation of manufacturers will leave
that act, with all of its real or supposed
defects and alleged injurious discrimi-
nations, in the statute books for two
fbe house is clearly against any inter.
ference. and the feeling is even stronger
in the senate, if the proposition should
reach there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

In bill introduced by Senator Johnson
which provides that upon petition OF &c
Taxpayers in any county the common
pleas court shall appoint such suitable
person as the petitioners may request,
who shall be called IAN auditor of fees
and costs" IL is made the duty of this
official to examine the items OF fees and
costs of all county officers, received at
any time within five years next preced-
ing such examination, and TO sue for
and recover any illegal fees and costs.
The official is TO receive for his services
20 per cent of all illegal fees recovered
by him. Provision Is made whereby
the auditor Offices is to have access to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

1t is among the strong probabilities
that the old system of performing two
days work on the public highways, or
paying So cash in lieu thereof will be
restored before the end of the session,
as it passed the house with practically
no opposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-09

Representative Hard's bill amending
the election laws so as to make physical
infirmity the sole reason for voter be-
ing assisted in marking his ballot, passed
the house after hard fight. If it goes
through the senate the chaps who have
been selling their votes to be paid for
after delivery of the goods will have to
cultivate palsy or ossification or some
other total disability before they can Sc
cure judge of the election to vouch
for them to the cashier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
Prosperous Towns.

Some of the newspapers credit DR.. Talmage
the great pulpit orator, with the following ex-.
preston:
"a newspaper whose columns overflow with
advertisements OF business men has more IN
ing up a city or town than any other agency
that can be employed. People 60 where there
is business. Capital and labor will locate
where there Is an enterprisipg community.
No power Is so strong to build up town as
newspaper properly patronized.'
Measured by that standard Abbeville Will
stand ahead of any town or city in the State
of South Carolina. For years the newspapers
of this city have been crowded with adver-
tisements from the successful and prosperous
firms that do business here. The result has
been that more business comes to our town
more business houses have been opened, and
all Seem to be doing well.
Abbeville is prospering. Let all give our
business a living chance. Give them your
orders for goods. 1t Is mistake to suppose
that goods can be sold cheaper at retail In the
larger cities than in the smaller cities. Peo-
pie make the mistake Of supposing that they
can buy at retail as cheaply as the merchant
can. Besides sometimes buying what you do
not want you always have expense OF trans
portation. Better deal with your neighbor'
The same is true OF printing. If the Press
and Banner could get as much for work,
which we are prepared to do. as 1t costs the
city printer, we would make abun dant profit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
DEATH OF W. A. LEE.
The Passing Away of the oldest
Member Of tile Abbeyille Bar.

William Augustus Lee. died at his home In
the city of Abbevile on Friday evening, Octo-
Der g. 1885, aged seventy years, leaving wid-
ow, two daughters and a son. .
At the time OF his death he was the Oldest
member of the Abbeville Bar, he having COM
menced the practice Of the law at this place
in lS4S.
MIR. Lee was one of the best known of
Abbevllle's lawyers, and his friends can look
with pride and pleasure over an acllve career
Of half century. Born on JonhS ,i isiao9 Ut IA
lege, where he graduated IN lSi3. He taught
school for some time and meanwhile devoted
considerable time to the study Of law. which
he afterwards pursued In the Office of Thos.
Thomson. being admitted to the bar In 1916,
at Columbia. He then commenced the prac.
tice OF his profession In this town. For
Lee, afterwards as Marshall Il Lee, then Mar.
shall, Lee DeBruhl, and still later as Orr e.
Lee. He afterwards practiced in partnership
with Mr.. Blake who attended to the affairs OF
real estate law, but his Knowledge in all
branches OF the profession was admittedly pro-
found. Apart from his law business Mr.. Lee
had also been engaged In other lines. For
twenty years he edited the Press and Banner
In politics he also played his part. and
during the war was elected to the Legislature
for the unexpired term of Col. Perrin. In
1853 ne was member OF the convention and
In lS65.66 held seat in the House or Repre-
sentatives. In the late war he served In Nlr-
ginla as Lieutenant in the Second Rifles. In
BrattOn's Brigade. Mr.. Lee was credit alike
to the community and the profession.
In him to a remarkable degree. gentlen ess
and courage were blended. At all times he
WAS deferential to his fellowman, and he ever
demanded Of them proper respect and cour-
tesy.
In non-essentials he was yielding to his
friends but in essentials-where principle,
or honor, or truth, or justice was involved
he was unyieldiug. and had the courage to eX-
press his convictions, while possessing the
ability to assert the right.
Kind and gentle, modest and unassuming,
brave and true; he was faithful counsellor
trusted friend.
He was pure in heart He thought no evil
of his fellowman.
His hands were clean. He never touched q
doubtful or dishonest dollar.
His speech was chaste. He never gave or
fence to the delicacy. modcsty, or virtue OF
any living creatures,
His life was blameless. He never violated
the moral laws nor did he disregard any of
the propreties OF life.
From his youth, up to the time of his death,
in his character and department he was the
man of honor, as we'll as the eXemplar OF the
moral law.
He was man Of ability and atiainme ts.
He had the ambition to be Independent, and
possessed the modesty which caused him TO
retire within small circle of friends.
Mr.. Lee was Intimate with few-he had no
enemies-but the entire community had the
the greatest respect for him, and we shall
meyer see his like again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
Wednesday, Oct. %, 1896.
Tie EletiOn.

The election for President Of the United
Ststes, and for other officers, Will take place
next Tuesday.
The politicians on the one hand and the
flnanciers and monied men on the other
believe that great issues are involved, and
that the future welfare of the country de-
pends'upon the result.
Reviewing the history OF a career, during
which time many changes have taken place,
we have never known the predictions Of
alarmists to be verified or realized.
While this newspaper believes that Bry-
ans election would be a calamity to this
people. yet in view Of the history of the past
such fears are groundless. Even II ne
wished to do so, 1t is not possible for Bryan 10
ruin this country, and we know that the pa
triotic citizens who are supporting hiln'
would knowingly do nothing to injure the
country.
Regarding the situation in that light we
have nothing TO fear. The choice OF Presi'
dent will hardly affect any one OF us to the
amount OF q farthing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
RELIGION DRAMATIzED.
Converts May Be Made by Staging
Bible Stories.
From the illustrated American.

From the illustrated American.
It may not be long befoi 9 the church adopts
the drama as a means OF religious teaching.
More decided invasiOns than that have
occurred in the history of the church.
Flowers were once the special symbol OF
pagan idolatry and young Roman Cnrlstlans
were communicated TOR wearing thefn.
But to-day flowers nave place in every
church.
A century ago musical instruments were
deemed the DEVILS weapons, and church
music was entirely vocal. In some churches
even singing was regarded as 100 worldly 10
thought To be wicked innovation by nearly
all the churches.
The drama is not so much condemned any
where as were either flowers or music.
drama have long been driven. In heavier
tone. the oratorio Is often the feature OF q
special Sunday service. In lignter vein, the
impersonations and the scenic "eXereises" OF
Sunday.school concerts have made the church
familiar with dramatic representations.
A further step will not be hard TO take.
The spot where 1t will be first taken Is the
slums. Ingenuity has exhausted ltselt 10 get
the young people OF the streets TO 20 10 the
N issions.
It will soon occur to some bright missioner
that the ten-cent theaters have no dlhculty
in crowding themselves, and by the same
token he will see a way to use the World s
form of amusement to illustrate his teach
ipgs. ,,.,
He will 60 further than the Sunday school
vaudeville concert. He will construct con.
nected religious drama. He will stage II with
scenery aud costume. He will cast IT with
real actors.
He will make 1t free and will crowd his
church.
What field for drama-maklng the Bible
offers. 1t is thoroughly dramatis book, full
OF the romantic movements and Intense sltua-
tions which the theatre requires. :,
It has tragedy, history and comedy. II has
music and epigram aud wilt. II has pathos,
eloquence, smiles and laughter. It's lolty
lines lend themselves TO defamation lar
more naturally than Shakespeare's. The dra-
matte rendering of some OF It's satirical pro-
verbs would convulse an audience. .
The Passion play naturally suggests itself.
But scores of plays might be constructed from
the material of the Old and New Testaments.
They need not be heavy, They might have
all the light and shade which art demands.
Seriously, If the Bible is a dramatic book
why should 1t not be interpreted by the Ora
matte method which the world loves?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
The WIN. E. Bell Cash Co., Locals.

Black dress silk in three styles at actual
cost. We have decided TO handle staples and
you wish cheap black silk dress. we are the
people 10 see. as we can save you 40 per cent.
Do you wish a colored silk dress? II so, we
will sell you at New York cost, and when we
say New York cost we mean what we say.
We have all the new shades. We can sell you
silk dress at Scots per yard, worth 75cts.
We are going to make n great change in our
business and II you wish bargains from now
until the first of January 1897, just call at our
store and we will surprise You.
Do you expect to buy n cape this season II
so, give us n call. We have over 125 capes and
coats and others to arrive at very low price
50 capes last week and If low prices will sell,
we expect TO sell Is this week.
Full line Of ladies, misses and children
shoes In opera toe and spring heel OF the very
best make. Every pair guaranteed.
We have the best towel son earth for l0cts.
Our dress goods stock is complete in colors
and black goods. Give US call before you
buy.
Do YOU wish the best red flannel on earth
for 20 and 25cts. Then call on US.
All theme novelties In silks and cotton
goods for shirt waists.
Corsets In the very best brands. You
should see our 25cts and Scots corset. No bel-
ter sold elsewhere for Scots and 75cts.
Gloves in all the new shades in kid and all
wool cashmere. You should see our 81 Kid.
Every pair guaranteed to be the best. II they
don't suit return them at our expense.
Full stock of calicos and silk lusters for
shirt waist in all colors at and 6Acts.
The best check ed ltomespuus made by Au-
gusta City Mills at 5cts per yard.
Don't buy your red and white wool flannel
until you see our goods We can sell you a
full medicated red flannel at 20cts. No one
else can do the same.
Don't buy until you see our capes and
cloaKs. We can save you 20 per cent
The craw plaids at sets per yard. Other
people ask Sets. Our price 5cts.
The best brown drills at tets. Other people
ask Sets.
Do you want Is and "A brown homespun at
Ga al Tets. This are the very best goods.
We have everything lady will need at the
very lowest price. AS we stated before we
expect to make several changes In our busi-
ness, and we can give you bargains.
Bargains in calcoes. We will sell you
caicoes at 319cts less than they cost. All
light colors. The VIM. +. Bell Cash co.
Grouhom suitings for quilt Innings, goods
that cost US II, we will sell them to you at
lets, don't fail to see these goods, they are
going fast. VIM. +. Bell Cash 20.
We have made a bargain counter OF chill
drens Hose. We will sell you a 10 cents pair
of children's hose for cents. Don't fall TO
get one pair, The WIN. e. Bell Cash Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
BAR MEETING.


Resolutions I'm Memory of the Late
w. A. Lee to be Introduced.
meeting of the Abbeville Bar and Officers
Of Court was held at twelve o'clock on Tues
day Oct. 9th, In order that suitable action
might be taken In regard to the death of DR..
w. A. Lee.
On motion OF w. w. Bradley, VIM. II. Par
ker, Esq, was called to the chair.
MIR. Parker made a few appropriate and
feeling remarks upon taking the chair and
requested w. II. Bullock to act as SecratAry.
On motion Of W. G. MCGOWAN a committee
OF three was appointed to draft suitable reso-
lutions and report them TO an adjourned
meeting TO be held at four o'clock, on Monday
the second OF November next
The chairman then appointed the following
gentlemen as the committee, w. G. MCGOWAN,
NJ. z. DeBruhl and Ellis q. Graydon.
The meeting then adjourned to meet on
next Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
II. G.. Wilson Il Co. Locals.

R.C. Wilson & Co, asks the ladies OF Able
willie and surrounding country TO call anc
see their line Of Helms pickles and canned
meats.
Crack kers, Soda and Sweet Of all kinds.
r. C. Wilson & Co. deliver oil goods fur
nished by them to people living In the city.
Stop r. G. Wilson & Co g delivery and send
TO them for your groceries.
N. o. Syrup at r. c. Wilson Co.
R. C. Wilson & Co. sell kerosene. Get thei
prices before buying.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28

good boys shoe can be found at c. T.
Hammond & Co.
A new stock of the Krippendorf. D1ttman
Co.'s ladies shoes just in. You know What
thew are. Every pair warranted TO wear or
YOUR money given back. These goods are
only sold by Aug. w. Smith.
A great bargain In flour. w. Joel Smith &
Son, are selling good second patient flour at
s.. 90 per barrel.
Let everybody read the big ad of McDlll &
Lyon who offer the greatest bargains In the
most desirable furniture.
Wild cherry compound will cure that
cough. Made By Harrison Game.
A nice line of tooth, hair. and nall brushes
ust received. Harrison Game.
Another lot of Excelsior flour just 10. Ev-
cry barrel guaranteed. Also full lot OF gro,
ceries OF all kinds. See our ad, also canned
goods list. We have bargains all through our
stock, and want 10 show Just what we can do.
Abbeville Supply Co.
Toilet soap, from 5 cents up, can be found at
Harrison & Games.
Harrison h Games hair vigor will stop
your hair from falling out.
Take II. b. r. for your blood. and that tired
| feeling. Made by Harrison & Game.
Smoke figaro cigars, sold by Harrison &
| Game.
Try f. E. M. tobacco for catarrh. Harrison
| K Game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
Rosenberg Locals.

Something new, under the Sun, gents
ventilatice shoe.
The latest style hats.
Goto P. Rosenberg e. Co., where you will
get an all wool mems suits clothing's worth
seven dollars for five.
An English granite set SO pieces worth SS.OO
for $3.50.
Childres shoes for 25 cents.
The largest and cheapest stock OF goods
ever brought to Abbeville.
Come in and get you a pair OF good boots
for Sl50
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-10-28
Speeds Locals.

Try Johnson's chill and fever tonic. No
cure no pay. At Speeds.
Our line of soap and toilet articles Is COM
plete. Cali and see before buying.
p. B. Speed.
The finest line of perfumery ever brought
to Abbeville at Speeds.