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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
Conveyed BY A WHALE.
Pacific Ocean Ships Accompanied
on Voyage by Monster
of the Deep.

Pacific ocean whales are sometimes
very friendly, especially off the coast
of Los Angeles county, California. On
more than one occasion they have as
tonished if not alarmed sailing parties
who have been becalmed, says the New
York Journal.
These whales are harmless, and their
attentions are merely from curiosity,
but to have several of them floating in
close proximity is not altogether pleas
ant. What is supposed to be the same
whale has recently earned a reputa-
ton for friendliness. During the sum
mer months it frequently met a large
steamer off shore and either followed it
along or played about it, entertaining
the passengers by spouting. On one
trip the whale placed itself ahead of the
steamer and swan with it so delib-
erately that the captain was Obliged
to slow down and finally stop, fearing to
run into the huge creature.
On another occasion the steamer had
on board as passengers the Medical So
ciety of California, consisting of sew
eral hundred physicians. When about
half way over, the whale appeared and
at once displayed usual friendliness.
1t swan up to the vessel, and turning
followed her along so near that the
spray of its spoutng came aboard and
the eye of the monster could be plainly
seen. The steamer slowed up for few
occasionally, as the whale be-
came too friendly. and the passengers
had fine opportunity to see whale
but few feet away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

A bicycle agent who Is superinten-
dent of school and bicycle repair
shop corrOborated the doctors words.
THE other day" he said, "a man who
had one leg which was several inches
shorter than the other came to me and
said he had learned to ride with one
leg, but he wanted the wheel altered
so that the short leg could do its share
Of the work. The character of the job
puzzled me at first, and then l thought
out plan by which the thing could
be accomplished, and it was by means
Of an extra sprocket and chain.
II was also called upon not long
ago to lengthen one side of a handle-
bar for a man who had a shrunken
arm. This, Of course, was a very sim
pie job, but simply goes to show the
wide range of the bicycles application.
A one-legged man has been riding
around the city for years, and | hear
that bicycles are in use in some blind
asylums."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

The loving cup. presented by Mr.
Timothy l.. Woodruff to the Dyker
Meadow Golf Club and played for, was
made by Tiffany &c Co. 1t stands III
inches high. measures 81 inches in de
ameter at the top and has a capacity
of five pinta
Considerable surprise was expressed
when 1t was known that Rev. Thomas
Dixon, Jr., did not vote on election day.
Mr.. Dixon shouldered his gun instead
and marched away on hunting trip.
He had taken very active part in the
campaign, and his opponents discov-
cred that he was registered from a no.
tel. He had not, however, slept at the
hotel, but only taken his meals there.
A challenge had been left for the clergy
man, and being in doubt about the
legality of his voting Mr.. Dixon con-
cluded to direct his shots against can
vass back ducks instead
1t will be pleasing news for all to
read that the New York bankers now
predict the immediate restoration of
confidence, resumption Of business and
the beginning of an era Of prosperity
for this country the equal Of which has
never before been seen. High hopes
have hung upon the results of the
election. and the business men, the
workingmen and the farmers are now
anXiously waiting the sec these hopes
fulfilled. One Of the leading bankers
said:
"On account o. demand now for
ready money, lcol- for rather stiff in
terest rates, say four TO six per cent.
which will draw great deal of capi-
tai from the other side.
THE interest rate in London. where
hundreds of millions o. dollars are
waiting investment or are loaned out
for short periods, is barely one per
sent"
1t is known that the competition be-
tween the New York city newspapers
has become so great thai every effort
Is resorted to by the leading papers to
advance their circulation Never be-
fore was money so freely spent by the
newspapers as 1t is to-day. The Re-
corder was recently forced to suspend
publication; the Times was reorganized
and considerable capital added and now
there are rumors that the return of Mr..
Bennett will be quickly followed by
radical changes in the management OF
the Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

A carving representing a long glove
has been found in hole where cave
dwellers once lived.
Just when these strange people ex-
listed has not been decided, but it was
thousands and thousands of years ago,
and the sculptured glove is OF the same
shape as the many-button ores worn
by fashionable ladies of the present
day.
The glove of the ante-glacial occu.
pants of cave are supposed to have
been made OF roughly dressed skin
sewn with needles of bone; but they
were worn just the same and the gen.
eral pattern remains unchanged.
There is plenty Of other evidence that
gloves are of very remote origin, al
though none that goes back so far
The Anglo-SaXons wore gloves in the
seventh century, but men thea OBJ
served the custom, the ladies' covering
their hands with their sleeves.
Earlier than this, Norman officials
and high personages of that country
covered their hands. and in many
places in the Bible the word "shoe" is
used when scholars maintain II means
"glove."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
The Healer.

The Constitution Convention in
clear language ha,, declared that the
forest lands owned by the State should
not be sold, leased or exchanged OF
taken by any corporation, public or
private. This was contrary to the in
terests OF the railroad, timber and
wood pulp men, who had long been en-
deavoring to gain :Jothold in the State
Park, the main object being to thread
the wilderness with railroads, so that
the products of the timber might be
conveyed to the outer world. The
Legislature which convened after the
adoption OF the ne~ Constitution first
passed the propose amendment, which
was voted on this year.
Augustus schrader, the healer, has
arrived in this city and will remain a
short time. He declares that he has
long been drawn toward the metropolis
and now the way is clear.
In the healer's apartments poorly
attired women rubbed elbows with
their sisters Of ugper tendon, who
went to be cured in silks and furs.
There were men or crutches, the blind
led by their friends, crippled children
In arms and babies whose ailments
were proclaimed by incessant fretful
cries. One woman was brought long
distance In a closed carriage, which
she was unable to leave, to seek the
presence of the healer. He. therefore,
went down to her, Climbing upon the
steps of the vehicle, he placed his
hands upon her and blessed her hand
kerchief, assuring her that she would
surely grow well and strong again. She
went away with her cheeks redeemed
with the flush of hope.
A most pathetic incident was fur
nished by the simple faith of re-
spectacle German man, who, at the ex-
pence OF Infinite trouble, had carried
his crippled daughter to the healer.
The girl was apparently about fourteen
years old, large for her years, but her
lower limbs were frightfully twisted. |
The father bore her on his shoulders
up the stairs.
Schrader asked the girl II she be.
lieved he could cure her
"Yes, SIR" she replied, brightly.
The healer went through his usual |
during which the look on the
girls face was study. You could see |
hat she was expecting her intrmity to
Hip from her like a garment. Her ia
her watched the healer keenly, and at |
stopped to scrutinize the Grip
,led limbs. Them when he saw that
! miracle was not about to be wrought
he lifted her once again IN his arms.
Shall / come back again to-mor-
ow~ he asked anxiously Of Schrader.
ut Is not necessary said the healer.
Andy the handkerchief to the afflicted
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
Emile Schwab.

you haven't any pen and ink in
there" he said. "I always write with
a pen. Rather have a quill"
One Of the judges showed him where
the pencil was hanging, and he disap-
peared again into the booth. He en-
erged minute later with a look Of
triumph on his face, and with his bal"
lots neatly folded.
We'll" he said, 81 folded em in
pretty quick time for hundred, didn't
|? Didn't use any glasses, either. I've
had these eyes man and boy for a hun
dred years, and they never went back
on me yet.
He smiled at the judges, shook hands
all around and walked away. At the
door he turned and eaid
well, good-by. This is probably
my last vote. A hundred years is a
long stretch, and fellow gets pretty
tired"
He was Emile Schwab, Of No. 32l
East Fifty-siXth street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
The Vallandighams.

The last of the Vallandighams moved
away last week from the little town of
Lisbon, Columbiana county, O., where
the family has occupied mansion since
1907. Much of the old furniture was
sold at auction, and was eagerly COM
peted for. There was an old piano,
made in London, and said to be the first
brought into Ohio. 1t used to be owned
by Mark Hanna's grandfather, who sold
1t to one of the Vallandighams for Sl6,
he wishing to give it to a daughter on
her sixteenth birthday. In the house
years ago Rev. Clement Vallandigham,
father of Clement l.. Vallandigham, of
secession-war notoriety, married David
Mckinley, great grandfather of Major
William Mckinley, at the advanced age
OF over 70 years, to his second wife, a
widow about as old, A correspondent
says; The Vallandighams were, on
on the paternal side, Huguenots; on
the maternal, Scotch-lrish. They came
from French Flanders, the original
name being Van Landegham. They
lived near Courtal $40 years ago.
Michael Van Landegham and Jane, his
wife, were probably the first of the
family to emigrate to America, and
they settled in Stafford county, Va, in
l69O.n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 49, 1895

parts" Then, as the father owed to
the door with his burden, he caned af-
ter him. "Shell be cured in time, but
1t may take two years"
The Lieut-Governor elect. Timothy
L. Woodruff, of Brooklyn, presented a
handsome silver cup to the Dyker
Meadow Golf Club, in Brooklyn, and
the competition for It occasioned some
spirited playing. A. i. Norris won the
trophy with a net score Of 1SS strokes.
He also made the best scratch record,
1872. The tournament was handicap, 80
holes. Twenty-six members finished.
Mr.. Woodruff himself was present and
presented the cup to the victor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

is treated in sacred confidence, unless
publication is requested by the writer
She says TO Mrs. Pinkham -" 1
wish you would publish the circum-
stances of my case, in order that other
women may be benefited by my expe-
rience.
i doctored nearly all the time for
two years | spent several hundred
dollars without receiving much benefit.
Last June wrote to you and described
all my aches and pains. Such a long
list as there was: headache, back
ache, bearing-down pains, terrible
soreness, constipation, dizziness, feel
ing of extreme lassitude, irregularity
and nausea; but you answered my
letter and told me just what to do.
followed your advice.
AFTER taking eight bottles Of the
Vegetable Compound and three bot
ties of Blood Purifier, am glad to
write you that have not enjoyed such
good health for years, and l am able
to do ali my own work. can surely
sound the praises of Lydia L. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and a
number of my friends are taking it
upon my recommendation "-MRs. w.
L. ELLIOTT, Liscomb, Iowa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
Special Washington Letter.

lnet-flatt Expected IN the senate
Special Washington Letter.
The return Of Consul-General Lee
given rise to many rumors respecting
the relations of our Government with
Spain, and there is a growing belief
here, which has been strengthened by
reports from Cuba that the departure
Of Consul-General Lee for Washing on
was caused by this crisis, and that his
report to President Cleveland will be
of such a character that 1t will almost
certainly result in action being taken
by the United States.
1t Is now an assured fact that the
Spanish authorities have been disposed
to ignore treaty rights in the treatment
of prisoners. After the court at Madrid
set aside the sentence of death impos-
ed on the Competitors prisoners by the
first court-martial, 1t was supposed
that the prisoners would be given a
civil trial This has not been done, and
som of them have recently been sum-
moned before naval court. The fact
that these prisoners refused to make
any atement save in the presence of
Gen. Lee, and that he entered a Wig
orous protest against trial by that
court, furnishes ground for the belief,
now quite general, that the mission to
this city is of a very important char
acter. These prisoners were captured
at sea on board a vessel flying the
American flag, and on this account Gen.
Lee insists that they must be consid-
cred as under the protection of the flag,
even If they have not been proved to
be American citizens.
1t Is believed that the complications
growing out OF the relations of the two
Governments are so great that when
Gen. Lee returns to Cuba 1t Is very
probable that it will be on warship,
and that It will also be upon one Of the
first class.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
Special New York Letter.

Here-A LOVING tup FROM "oouf"h
Bankers Predict Great Prosperity.
Special New York Letter.
II IA pleasant to turn aside from the
exciting scenes of life to pay tribute
of respect to one of those heroic women
who casting behind her the gaieties and
frivollties of life, finds her highest hap
piness in making others happy. Mrs.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop has fallen
n victim to her own devotion to the
suffering poor. She was stricken In
the midst of her self-sacriflcing work
on the East Side and has been lying
seriously i'll in her tenement quarters
Until few days ago, only the poor
and unfortunates among whom she
elects to live, knew, and grieved over
what had befallen this patient, gentle
victim. who lives among them in order
that she may bring comfort, joy and.
light into their darkened lives.
In her East Side lodging, Mrs. La
throp is being attended by an East
Side doctor and visited only by East
Side friends-humble, grateful friends
of her own making. And yet she has
the best care that the most luxurious
of individuals could wish for. de-
voted woman-a woman whose life has
been spent in the care Of the sick and
who had Joined Nathaniel Hawthorne's
daughter in order to help her in her
works. lavishing upon the sick wo-
man all the attention that skill and af-
fection can dictate. And to one Of Mrs.
Lathrop's acute sensibilties, affection
and comradeship count for more than
mere luxury.
The failure of a banking firm in this
city reveals the fact that one OF the
members of the finn was the custodian
of the trust f.A-s of the Masonic So
cieties of Brooklyn, and that consid-
erable amount has been lost to the
order. Mr. Trask, the person involved
is a member Of the firm Of Wayland,
Trask & Company and he has been try
ing to conn omise and settle for ten
cents on the dollar. In the dilemma 1t
is recalled that but year ago when
the treasurer of one of the organiza-
tions went short in his accounts for
small amount, Mr.. Trask was one OF
the loudest in his demand for his pros
ecution. The money was finally made
good through the sale of his silverware
and jewellry and the prosecution pre-
vented. Mr.. Trask explains that the af-
fairs of the firm became so suddenly
entangled, that he had no opportun-
ity to save the Masonic trust funds"
Although hitherto posing as a man Of
very high character, the banker does
not appear to realize that in this very
statement, he confesses to have had in
contemplation a plan which was es-
sentially dishonest.
The proposed amendment to the con-
stitution, which if adopted would have
permitted the sale of certain portions
of the Forest Preserves, has been de-
feated and the boatmen and the com
merclal organizations allied with them
in this city rejoice thereat.
This proposition received the unan-
imous opposition of the canal boatmen
and the returns show that along the
canals between Albany and Buffalo,
especially the vote against the amend
ment was very strong.
At a late hour, those boatmen Sc
cured the assistance of the Labor
Unions in the larger cities, and thereby
compassed its defeat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
LAME AND sIGHTLEs5.
They Have Joined the Great Army ot
WheSlmen.

The bicycle has come TO the relief
of the cripple, said a prominent physi-
clan the other day. "A patient Of mine,
with leg which was not only useless,
but is really an obstacle to his move-
ments, and who can walk with the aid
Of a crutch and cane, surprised me a
few days ago by hobbiing down to the
curbstone, where bicycle stood, and
throwing his crutch aside. perch him
self in the saddle without difficulty or
assistance and start off. The work Of
prOpelling the wheel was, of course,
done entirely with the good leg, and the
other one simply rested on the pedal.
As yet his rides have been exclusively
confined to the streets of his own
neighborhoOd. When he wants to
alight he simply rolls up to the spot
where he left his crutch and dismounts
as easily as he mounted"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
NEW YORK'S OLDEST VOTER.
Centenarian Cast His Ballot in Company
with Many Gotham Celebrities.

An old man who wore long coat. a
high collar and a black silk stock,
walked into a voting booth in New
York city, removed his slouch hat and
brushing aside a few wisps of white
hair with a red bandanna handkerchief
said:
well, I've come to vote"
"Yes?" said the inspector, reassur-
ingly, you seem to be of age"
Rather" said the old man. I'm a
hundred"
He took the ballots and went toward
the booth chuckling to himself. Two
Of the judges rose to help him.
"Oh, I'm spry enough" he said IT
can vote with any youngster in the
ward"
He received ballot No. 101, which he
examined critically and then laborious-
ly made his way into the booth. A Sec
ond later he came out again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
No Breath, No Sting.

Here is way to rob beehive of
honey and avoid being stung. Just
hold your breath. Simple aud easy
enough, and the only reason it hasn't
been tried more often is that few people
know OF IL. Even the bullet-like hor-
net cannot injure you If you just stop
stop breathing for a moment. In fact,
you can pick him up and watch his
singing apparatus vainly work, for he
can't puncture your skin any more
than he can sheet iron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
HOWE ThiaH

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o
We, the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cureis taken internally,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

To cure all old sores, to heal an indo.
lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you
need simplyap DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve according to directions. Its magic.
like action will surprise you. Sold by f.
T shanafelt & Co., @. N. Nye, Fishers
drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
A Friend to the ponr.

he is great friend to the poor"
$50 he Is. He viii keep any of his
frierds poor II they will give him half
n chance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19

acting directly upon the blood and mn-
cous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi.
monials free
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
NOTES FROM GOTHAM.
SICK AND SUFFERING AMONG THE
POOR WHOM SHE LOVINGLY SERVES.

How the Adirondack Park Amendment
Was Defeated-shradcr, the Healer, is
Here-A Loving Cup From Woodruff
Bankers Predict Great Prosperity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
A few QUOTEO:

Special We show h a line of La
CE I.cLo4 dies Box Goats, in Ma.
~ ooShcI' Wy and tlack Boucle
Cloth, with high flare
collar, that we believe will be difficult
for you to match under 81.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-11-19
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
mas A CRISIS BEEN REACHED IN THE
CUBAN AFFAIRS.

Spanish ignore Treaty Rights-Uneasiness
Among ohicIals and Government Em-
ployes-speculation Respecting the Cab
inet--Platt Expected In the senate.