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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16

Dupont Vernon at the theater, and ]
hold him wanted to become one Of his
pupils, He looked me all over, shrugged
his shoulders, gave me a little piece of
poetry and said, Come to my house to-
morrow and recite that to me-. When
tomorrow came, we went to see him.
Az entered he said in a sort Of patron
iEing fashion, Don't be frightened.
Up to that minute l had no thought of
being frightened, but just then a big
hump came up in my throat which had
never been there before. For minute
i felt was going to break down, but I
conquered the fear and did the best I
knew how. When 1 was through, he
rose, kissed me on the forehead and
called me his pupil. For year stud
sed with him-ah, he was such man,
lhe best and cleverest teacher in the
world. Racine Moliere-all of the poets
and dramatists l lived with constantly,
each day being more perfect in my
French, of course. When my course
With him was Concluded, went to the
nstitut Rudy as sort Of finishing
touch. A year more there, and the time
BRme for me to 60 home. On Thursday
said goodby to my fellow students, as
expected to sail on Saturday, and back
70 the pension that had been my home
for so long went to finish my packing.
The Old lady who kept it, and whom 1
had always supposed disliked me, was
very affectionate, kissing me on both
aheeks, and could also see that she was
more than ordinarily excited.
Put on your best gown, made
poiselle, said she, and /, puzzled all
the while at her demeanor, obeyed. My
establishment was greater when we
started off in fiaore, the bus or tram
being usually good enough for us. Soon
We drew up at the Franchise; but, in
stead Of going in the front way, I fol-
lowed her to the stage entrance. Here
ny teacher met me, and kissing me on
ihe forehead said, In three minutes,
nademoiselle, you are to make your
debut.
"You can imagine my feelings as he
told me what to do, and after l had gone
cut before that vast audience and given
q tragic scene from one play, a bit Of
somedy from another and finished up
with the little poem l had first recited
IN Paris felt as though was the most
dismal failure in the world. There was
an awful silence, and no one seemed to
look at me or care about me. Then all
Of a sudden there was great clapping
Of hands as a man stepped forth and
handed me this medal. / didn't know
it was for me and didn't want to take
it, but then NJ. Vernon came to my side
and in the midst Of the enthusiasm told
me how he had entered me in the COM
petition without my knowing it, how
the judges were not willing that an
American should compete, and the con-
dition was to have me go on totally un- r.
prepared to make things fair in their
own minds. Yet, after all, in their own
language, and because they really judged
me the best, the medal was handed to
an American girl, whom every one,
even the judges, up to that moment had
regarded as French. " - Philadelphia
Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16

snou4u Ue uaugnt 10 De sell supporting II
she belongs to those who have to live by
their own exertions, and, indeed, whether
she does or not, she ought to learn to
help herself, for even settled facts may
disappear. In the wealthier classes wo-
man should be given the highest educa-
tion she is capable Of receiving, SO as to
be an intellectual companion to her hus-
band if she desire to have one-and to
herself if sho choose to live alone" But
the admirable common sense Of these
statements is somewhat oounterbalanced
by the fact that in Mr.. O'Connor's ideal
"every girl will be married at II and
every man at 81.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Not New at All.

Itwould appear from the recent writ
ing of well informed woman ON wom-
ems clubs that the new woman is not
new at all, but decidedly old, dating
back to 400 years before the Christian
era, when famous Grecian women held
original opinions concerning the sun and
moon and made studies ON the whole
solar system. From that time to this the
writer mentions the numerous women
who have forced the world to acknowl-
edge their superiority, SO it would seem
that "new woman" is a misnomer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Cost Of q pebutants,. outf,t.

The pretty debutante, the object Of
the admiration of all eyes at her first
seasons functions, occasionally elicits
more than passing thought Of the
beauty and brilliance Of her appearance.
To the fond mamma, with daughter or
80 Of her own coming on, she is matter
of some speculation as TO the cost Of her
production. 1t is a matter Of stern fact
that the debutante's first season is usual
ly rather an expensive affair, and the
sums spent on the bud, even by those who
are not in the least ostentatious in their
display Of wealth. are frequently be-
yond belief.
Here was a case In point. the fact
given by tina mothar Of the debutante.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16

tlons are reversed. Her husband pays
her the same Difference that European
and American husbands show their
wives and recognizes her as an equal.
Therefore dress reform has had a power
full influence in the advancement of
japanese women, and those who have
embraced Christianity and are laboring
for the emancipation of their sex are all
working quietly, zealously and effective
ly to promote the reform that is going
on in the home and the wardrobe. Chi
cago Record,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
The English Woman.

Charles Dudley Warner lectured be-
fore the students of Trinity college,
Hartford, the other evening ON ENG
land as 1t Is. He spoke in terms of
admiration of the present type of Eng
lish woman, not the new woman, he
said, but the English woman of society.
She is robust and graceful Her carriage
is irreproachable. In former days she
had been accused of being poorly dressed.
Now, however, it is not true. She
dresses in perfect taste.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
BOVinine

"You have undoubtedly seen by
the papers that l have been
winning a great deal; it may be
Bovinine, however. have used
it continually and find it a great
stimulant, with none of the bad
after effects that attend the use
of alcohol" Bovinine is used
wherever it is necessary to main
tain strength and life, with the
happiest results in every instance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Creates
II Strength,

makes new blood, builds new
flesh tissue, does Bovinine, that
most powerful condensation into
the smallest possible bulk of the
vital elements of lean, raw beef.
Prepared by special cold pro-
cess that precludes the waste Of
any of the desired elements Of
a complete health-maintaining
food. Charles M. Murphy, the
well-known champion bicyclist
writes concerning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
AthIetios At Bryn nIawr.

Bryn Mawr is keeping up with the
other women's colleges as far as ath-
letics are concerned The Philadelphia
Ledger says that Frederick Law Ohm
sted is now at work upon plans for the
grounds. These provide for circular BIZ
cycle track with four laps to the mile,
and within this is large space for ten
mis-, basket ball and other sports. This
will be 30 arranged that in winter time II
can be flooded and provide fine skating
pond for the students. These grounds
are kept in order by. an athletic associa-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Ideal Dress of the Working Woman.

Mrs. Martha Strickland is not only a
lawyer and lecturer on parliamentary
law, but a warm advocate Of physical
culture and correct dress This talented
woman, who is yet young and charming
and graceful, carries out her ideas re-
garding correct dress in an artistic and
picturesque way that is decidedly pleas
ing, even to very fastidious people.
In appearance she is Of medium height
and plump Her face is full, the ex-
preston pleasant, with a mouth and
chin that denote firmness and strength
Her eyes are Of deep blue and light up
with animation when she talks. Recent
ly when asked to give her idea of the
working woman's costume she said:
"The ideal dress Of the working wom-
an would Danish the skirt, but even II
such abolition were possible we would
desire for all other occasions to retain
the skirt. The masculine idea in femi-
I,ine dress is one which q thoroughly
inartistic. It is true men Stress is more
convenient than that of women, but this
is its lole advantage, for it is hopelessly
ugly, and why women should initiate it
in any respect cannot imagine. They
have not adopted its utilitarian features,
but have taken those which are most
undesirable. Naturally the corset is an
obstacle in The way Of dress improve
ment, by wearing loose, plain waists,
which is a slovenly fashion, not an ar
tistic one 1t was a bad expression Of a
good kind, and the corseted figure has
this advantage, that it is good express
sion Of bad kind. So we prefer the
smooth fitting corseted waist Of the two,
for we all like skill New York
World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Journalism at Wellesley.

Wellesley college should produce some
brilliant additions to the journalistic
ranks within few years. One of the
courses in English offered during the
junior year is in newspaper work. 1t il
for students who have done superior
work. Practice in reporting, condensing
editing and writing Of editorials, topics
and reviews, with the study of current
events, makes this half years work Of
great value to those who have proved
their ability for it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Equality.

Mr.. T. p. O'Connor, member of the
English house of commons, has views
upon an ideal society. In his perfect ma
tion men and women will enjoy social
and political equality.
"What l want to see, says this ardent
champion, "is that women should be
placed in such an economic position that
marriage will not be entered into by her
as the last and tue only means she has of
gettino a livelihood. Every woman
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Miss Nos Tsuds

Miss Noe Tsuda, now special stu.
dent at New England woman's col.
lege, is canvassing among rich philan-
thropists for fund to give japanese
women four years training in Ameri-
ca and fit them for teachers. Miss Tsuda
is woman suffragist in America, but
IL is feared that if she should divulge
her broad views in the land of the mi
kado she would be woman sufferer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
A Speedy Animal.

"There's a wonderful horse for you, ("
said the man who takes pride in his
possessions.
SIS he fast?"
81 should say so. Why, can hitch
him TO a sleigh at the beginning of a
snowstorm and drive him twice around
the block before the thaw comes. -
Washington Star.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Gave All Her soanty Savings.

Miss Caroline Rustad Of Whitehall,
Wis, Scandinavian spinster, SO years
Of age, has turned over to Banker J. o.
Melby 5000, nearly all Of her scanty
earnings for the last l2 years, to be sent
to the suffering missionaries and Ar.
menians in Turkey. The old lady insist,
ed on making the donation, and so Mr..
Melby forwarded the money to the Lu,
theran Missionary society at st. Strava
gar. Norway. Chicago Times Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Dr. Josephine Cunin.

DR.. Josephine Cunin, gold medalist,
Bishops, 1895, has been one of the few
successful candidates for the degree of
L. r. q. p. at Edinburgh, taking high
est honors after sojourn there Of thrse
months. DIR. Cunin is at present in
Paris,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
The Llmlt Of womsn,. worn,

Now come the questions, What should
be the limit of women's work? Where
should they draw the line? This, at any
rate, 1t is safe TO answer, "At that point
where their work ceases to do good. AS
soon as woman feels she is in posi-
tion In which the best and noblest OF
men cease TO look upon her with rever-
apoa. than Eha NAV hs snra sh~ 49, ~---
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Slight Mistake.

Ethel had formed the very unbecom-
ing habit Of saying "H'm?" when she
did not quite understand, and her aunt
had been teaching her to say "Beg
pardonp" instead.
The following day she was overheard
talking with some Of her little play
mates.
my auntie says you mustn't say
'H'mG' +" she explained. "You must say
Baking powder. :" - Youths Com
panion.
The rage for lace in woman's finery
extends nowadays literally from head to
foot, for lace slippers and low shoes
made of stiffened net and trimmed with
lace rosettes are shown for ballroom
wear.
Five minutes soaking in ammonia
and water will clean the dirtiest frying
pans SO that rinsing and wiping are all
that will be needed.
Use wire frame for boiling potatoes
and see how much Of vexation II saves
and how satisfactory the result
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
The Cause.

"Yes, 1 had to give Plates his re-
lease" explained the baseball barop.
"He was good player, but the drink
habit was growing on him, and he had
become unreliable. -
"Ah, l see, y said the sporting report
er. "His batting average was too high. +"
Buffalo Express.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Dreaa and Address.

Mrs. Isabella Martin of San Francisco
created something of furore in court
the other morning by appearing as her
own attorney. She stated her case, made
objections and took exceptions with the
easy grace Of person bred to the law.
And all the time she wore a Paris gown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
Popularity of Papa's Mental Processes.

What is that loud, jarring noise in
the next room?" asked young Ferguson,
with some uneasiness.
"It's papa" answered the young
woman. "I-I think he's changing his
mind about your coming here SO often. y
Chicago Tribune.
The Des Moines Women's club has
$4,000 in its treasury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16

who, though not Vanderbilt or a
Gould, gave her daughter very fair
send of and started her in the social
whirl with as much eclat as any we'll
minded ordinary girl could expect
The arrangement Of complete outfit
at the very beginning is q matter Of
paramount importance. 1t saves trouble
with modistes in busy times and gives
opportunity for tho selection of modes
and materials the very latest. In the
case of the debutante the outfit consist
ed of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16

sion "a tIe LuueigrauusIes, wno manage
such affairs in much the same fashion as
they are looked after at mems colleges.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-16
The Tardy Santa Claus,

am little Santa Claus
Who somehow got belated;
My reindeer didn't come in time,
And so of course / waited.
found your chimneys plastered tight,
Your stockings put away,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
EARLY FLOWING.

We are An advocate OF more plowing
on the farm. There are too many acres
of light grass. These fields need To he
plowed oftener that they may bear
heavier hurthens If fodder for stock.
This Of course means that more acres of
the farm must be under the plOw each
year. To carry out such plan some of
[ the blowing must be done outside the
usual few days, spring and fall, that II i
the custom 10 do this work in. Notr is
favorable opportunity for il. And why
not do some of this plowing at this
time: The hayiug is over, the cutting
OF the grain will I'LL only part OF the
time. while the teams have nothing else
20 do.
Il Is admitted by all that thorough
working and disintegration Of the soil is
I an aid 20 its productiveness. Then plow
up the field intended for corn another
wear al this time. To prevent the grass
from getting start again, put on the
Spring-tooth harrow and comb it down,
and repeat Il as often a. a spear OF grass
or a weed projects itself 10 the surface.
Don't be afraid of some work on it
the team is doing IL. All the better IL the
E INftNN- w ANt IfpttNtu pH'AatAohs u'-
come entirely disintegrated and the turf
mixed up with the mellowed soil. The
vegetable matter will thus be fastened
In its decomposition and be all the
more ready next season 20 push the crop
along.
Meanwhile the III luure from the cellar
may be applied as opportunity admits,
and be mingled with the soil through
the repeated borrowings. The land will
thus be put in the best Of condition 10
start and force the growing crop when
another year rolls around, aud best OF all,
this preparation will have been accom-
plished In advance OF It's necessity, and
the time be left free for the more work
that all hands should plan TO carry on.
II it be the purpose 10 accomplish more
on the farm, then every opportunity
must be improved 10 push the work
along. True, the vacation season is
here and the farmer l. entitled 10 few
day~ oil as well as other people. But
the having has been this year neither
heavy nor prolonged, so the season taken
for rest need not t.e long; and above all,
il should not be often repeste through
these later months of the farming year.
There must be forethought, preparation
for the wear 10 come. IL is the active
man that makes Of his farming success.
Away with the idea too often met of
trying 20 see how little work the farm
can be run with Mirror and Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
AGAINST SELLING LAY.

MANY Of the farmers of Maine have in
the past been in the habit of selling more
or less hay, which does not show the
best of judgment, il continued 10 excess.
IL the fertility Of the farm is TO be kept
up. we should feed all our hay and
many other products grown upon the
farm. This, practiced with prudence
and economy, will insure success in
most cases. IL is not every so-called
farmer that knows what ton of hay i
worth 10 feed To our domestic animals,
for the very reason IL is done in slip
shOd manner.
First study the animal and then the
feed best adapted TO accomplish the re-
suits, whether it be beef, pork, mutton,
or milk. Every ton Of hay carried from
the farm represents certain amount OF
fertility. Hay properly fed to milk cows
al the price Of milk and its manufactured
products at the present gives the farmer
good margin on the outlay. A large
portion of forage crops should be dispos-
ed Of on the farm and all the fertilizing
material well cared for and properly dis
tributed. The more manure, the more
hay; the more hay, the more stock; the
more of the right kinds of stock, the
more the profit.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
fro BIZ CONTINUED


Mrs. Houstoun, remember, when
Wordsworth, Rogers and Hallam once
dined with her father at Hampton
Court, was, womanlike, somewhat dis
appointed by the poets appearance,
Considering him the ugliest Of the par
ty and well nigh weeping over his big
nose and what she rather uncharitably
called the general coarseness" Of his
appearance. Bat she was much fiatter-
ed and touched when Wordsworth in
sisted that her little fatherless baby
should be brought to him, although,
when the mite put up his lip, as chill
dren will, the poet said gently, in slow,
reproachful accents: What! Make such
a face as that at an old man and a
Npetr'-London Gentlewoman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
FARM FAGOTS.

The Americat Garden thinks thers
would be no deserted villages in the
East if every property owner there were
III )roughly imbued with the.idea and be-
lief that his town was good place TO
live. was susceptible 10 Improvement
and was not meant TO BE- deserted. Clean
streets, neat houses, shade trees, well
cared for sidewalks, impress the visitor
with the thought that the people in this
town are enterpii ing and that this
would DE good place TO make living
and educate family.
The surest way 10 save money enough
10 buy tools and otherwise improve the
farm is to keep such implements as we
have securely sheltered from the ele-
ments. When done using them for the
season. ploughs, cultivators and such
tools should be carefully wiped off and
put under cover.-New York Tribune.
A broiler must weigh two pounds
when alive, as il will shrink half pound
after being dressed. The market calls
for about pound and half In weight.
Farm Poultry.
To get your cows up at night put some
grain In their hangers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
CHAPTER XIII.

Captain Brandon did not tell Patch
and Robb what he was going to do
with them, so, as they tottered on be
hind the horses, they felt certain that
the ropes about their waist would bt
used to hang them when the next halt
was made. While the gags i'll theil
mouths did not prevent their breathing
neither of them could communicate with
the other, nor ask the questions that
were bursting at his sealed lips. With.
in an hour from the time Of starting the
party halted between Bouton's camp
and the mountains TO the south. The
captain took the gag from Font Robb's
mouth and asked
do you want TO save your life:'
"You can bet heavy do" gasped
Robb.
"There is only one way to do it,
Point out that way, and I'm your
man." interrupted Robb.
"You are sure that Black Eagle and
his people are coming this way?"
About shore, captain, replied the
other.
''And that they will have Dr.. Blanch'
ard with them:"
That's bout the size Of it-at least
it looks so to me"
II want you to do exactly what
command you when we meet up with
Black Eagle and his party"
"All right, captain. I'm your man,
but want to ak this: Won't you let me
and my pard go free when you re through
with u.s."
"If you do as require. Twill let You
off for the present. As soon as it is day
light l propose to hang your 'pard, az
you call the renegade cuss who betrayed
us, said the captain sternly.
A "Hist'' from the front and the
sound of hoofs attracted the captain q
attention.
do as I say" continued Captain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-08-25
NUMBER "a.

sight was broken into ravines and made
up of rock heaps that looked at little
distance like the ruins of mighty tenn,
pie. Here in the long ago Valentine Kyle
had often played with his boys and his
baby daughter. At the present time
few Of the more open spaces were used
as corrals for the sheep but there was
not a nook in it that Mr.. Kyle and any
Of his family could not have found
blindfolded.
1--WE are safe here for the present, /
think Let us wait. i hear them call
ing, " said Mr. Kyle.
They stopped in q little glen that
seemed 10 be rooted by projecting
rock, for there was only narrow strip
overhead through which the stars could
b. seen.
They heard the clinking Of arms, the
stamping and painting Of horses that had
been hard ridden and the pounding
on the walls Of the log house
"Hello Hello in therer'
That's Bouton's voice" said the
Prophet
open up" in louder and more i'm
peratiye voice. open up, or I'll break
in the Doors"
start fire, shouted one Of the
men, and burn them out.
Let me 90 back to point where |
can talk with those demons without ex-
posing your place of concealment, said
the Prophet.
Valentine Kyle was about 10 protest
against this, but before he could do 50
the Prophet had vanished. He hurried
in the direction Of the outlaws, and
when he thought they could hear him he
called out:
Il ann here, Bouton, 10 answer for
Valentine Kyle.
You! Who are you?" asked Bouton,
and the noise and the shouting ceased
about him.
do you not know, o irstborn Of
Belial?''
"You are the Prophet" gasped Bou-
ton.
From thy false lips the truth has
fallen for once came to warn the in
noccnt Of thy wicked designs
"Of my designs repeated BOuton.
His whole nature was supeHtitious, and
at that moment he felt that the Prophets
fabulous gift was indeed reality and