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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
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There was no mistaking the old
plush imitation sealskin, and many
who could not afford the real declined
the counterfeit, but II Is stated that
among the coming winters fashions
will be skins so cleverly dressed to i'm
itate the covering of the seal that de-
lection will be possible only to the ex-
pert. 1t is expected that this innoVa-
ton will be one of the most remark
able developments the fur trade has
ever known. The new fur Is called
electric SEAL" and consists of the skin
of the ordinary French tame rabbit
electrically treated. The process in
wolves careful first dressing to obtain
softness and pliability, the coat after
ward passing under a machine OF ex-
traordinary delicacy, which catches and
shears down the stronger and coarser
hairs, giving at the same time a soft
ness and flow" to what is left The
dyeing is skilfully managed to give ar
tificial gradations of golden brown un-
der the surface. The final stage of
manipulation before the skins go 10 the
manufacturer Is reached through the
operation of a really marvellous electri-
cal mechanism, which removes any un-
desirably stiff hairs that might have
been left by the first machine. Unfor-
tunately experiments that have been
made with both the common wild rab-
bit and the imported Australian skins
have been attended with scant success,
and only the fur ~ the domestic variety
appears to be AZ" liable for the process.
The idea is net new. 1t has been
considered for many years, but it is
only through rec"ct notifications and
improvemc IS in mechanism rendered
possible by '"ctr'city that it has be-
come a factor to he seriously reckoned
with in the wholesale fur business
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

The so-called Rainsford Church"
saloon was sold out at auction this
week. 1t was the end Of a peculiar
and interesting experiment. When,
some three years ago, Moore & Tucker,
the proprietors Of the place, applied
for a licence, It was found that DR..
Rainsfords church mission house was
within 200 feet Of the saloon. The
good clergyman, who was prosondly
interested in the good of the working
man, resolved on an interesting expert
ment. He decided to waive all object
ions to the licensing of the saloon, II
the owner would promise to close at
midnight, to sell no liquors to women
or minors, to rent no furnished rooms,
and to keep closed Sundays. A $1,000
bond was given in guarantee of the
agreement. The saloon has not full
filled its mission of reform. 1t had no
copyists.
The dog show is soon due, and ca
mines galore are In training for the
events. There are wierd rumors abroad
of the remarkable display of dressed
dogs that is to be witnessed on the oc-
casion. There are certainly some mar
velously clothed speciemens to be seen
upon Fifth ave lie and in the Park
these days. Perhaps they are not
quite as grotesque as the one the art
list has shown in our cut, but they do
not lack much Of it. But there will
be enough real dogs at the show to
compensate for the pamperal creatures
of fashion, should the latter be in evil
dence. The dog show is always one
of the events of the season, and it
promises to be especially interesting
this year.
The Maria Barberi case is drag
ging its slow length through our courts
again. 1t seems pity that there was
deemed any necessity for it. The pub
lie does not demand the blood of this
poor creature and the sooner the story
of foul wrong and terrible vengeance
is hidden from the public gaze the bet-'
ter. Perhaps it would be better If we
should do away with capital punish
ment altogether. The death penalty
is certainly no preventive of murder.
1t is doubtful if it IS as effective as soli-
tary confinement for life would be.
Homicide committed by a woman un-
der a sense of passionate wrong upon
a wretch too despicable for human
sympathy, viii never create on the
popular mind the desire for vengeance
which unproyokrd murder causes. The
legal machinery which has prolonged
the case has little excuse for its work
The present court is not to blame, OF
course, and e trying the case with
dignity and judicial fairness pleasant
to witness.
MILTON S. MAYHEM.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

hibits good deal of taste and splendor.
On its dome stands a statue of Themis,
facing east, a carved figure of wood, II
feet high, holding a balance In one hand
and sword in the right"
In this building the Legislature, the
courts, the county supervisors, the state
library, the common council, the mayor of
Albany and various other city officials had
offices. 1t Is no wonder that before long
the Legislators found themselves cramped
for room and as early as 1899 agitation
for removal of the capital was begun
For the next 10 years various cities in the
state tried TO get the capital, but II re.
mained fixed In Albany, and In 1869 OK
cavations were begun for the present capt
tol, which has already cost about $50, ,000,-
900, and Is one of the finest specimens Of
architecture ON the continent.
FRANCIS B. TALBRRT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
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The autograph cushion is the popular
fad in embroidery among young wo-
| men. -.
Costumes sog autumn wear are ex-
ceedingly smart but quite severe In
their lines. Ss-r.-'
The sleeves in all the new coats and
Jackets are close-fitting leg-o'-mutton,
with modest fulness at the top.
People who are the happy owners OF
| diamonds in many cases affect black
in order to set of their Jewels.
Ripple backs for jackets and coats
are entirely out. The winter coats are
Just a trifie longer than those shown
for autumn.
The sleeves in the new coats are still
quite comfortably large at the top, but
differ from last years in that they are
close fitting much higher up.
The Bolero is ubiquitous; one OF
black satin covered with heavy black
silk applique made a very effective fin
ish to purple gown seen lately.
Long basque bodices are just as pop
ular as ever and still have the vest
front, but wide, flaring collar has TAX
en- the place OF the folded stock.
The swagger dressmaker here, copy
ing those of Paris, are making all their
skirts gored, and only the circular
shape when the customer particularly
requests 1t.
NeT skirts differ a little from those
OF last season being rather narrower.
They have as many cores but they fare
less and the fulness Is pushed farther
to the back. rp
Glace taffeta appears to have pushed
every other silk to the wall for trim
ming, and small wonder, for some OK
the new ones arc lust beauties, regu-
larly gorgeous.
The muff OF the moment Is a distinct
ly frivolous affair, bedecSed with flow-
ers and laces, and generally beautiful
to look upon. while it is by no means
destitute Of certain cmount Of cosey
warmth.
If you buy a cheap material you will
do well to get rough shaggy one. A
plain kind shows its coarseness 80
much more. while as for a cheap cloth
it is abominable-it looks like moth
ing more nor less than tannel.
Sleeves have no stiffaning in them at
ALL what little puff there Is is allowed
to droop. The skirts, as well. have
just stiff facing around the bottom
Godets and haircloth to the waist have
been entirely done away with.
Many women, recognizing their con-
vel ience. are having two pockets with
machine stitched fapJ. enc on each side
Of the front. put in their skirts. They
a. hot nth
seeing some are having them, will
adopt them at once.
Under sleeves are very much in
vogue, while lots Of the sleeves are
open four or five inches with full pieces
of chiffon lace or net gathered in them.
These are again gathered at the wrist
with ruffle to fall over the hand; bebe
ribbon is put over the shirring.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
FILMY FERNS.
They Need No Artificial Heat and Are
Easily Cared Eor.

They Need No Artificial Heat and Are
Easily Cared For.
Ferns Of all kinds have a charm Of
their own; but the delicate translucent
fronds of the "iilmies" are fairy-like,
especially when hung with the tiny
drops OF water which condense upon
them sparkling in a strong light like
emeralds and diamonds. Yet they are
not difficult to grow If started under
the right conditions. Most of them
need no fire heat, except to insure the
absence OF frost, and when once estab-
llshed they may be left alone for years,
If supplied with the necessary moisture
on which they chiefly feed through
their fronds. For a glass case in a
window with a north aspect they are
well suited. The case will only need
removing to warmer part Of the room
during frosty nights or a good lamp
placed between the case and the win
dow will sufficiently protect them from
the cold.
II not grown IN n north window any
position in the room free from direct
sunshine will suit these plants, as they
need but little hight. and will grow in
a corner where nothing else will stand.
But for large collection there Is moth
ing better than a small grotto or cav
ern constructed in connection with
conservatory, If possible below the level
OF the rest, In which trickling water
can be arranged to fall down in nina
ture streams, keeping the atmosphere
always very moist, without the neces-
sity Of spraying the fronds OF the ferns
too often, for this Is destructive to
them. Rockwork (Which should be
composed of porous sand
stone) will be needed, for this material
absorbs a large amount of moisture,
giving 1t out gradually, when thorough.
ly charged, for the benefit Of the ferns.
To make the rockwork firm a little
mortar may be used, but cement, which
may contain poisonous ingredients,
must be strictly avoided. In arranging
the stones the interstices should be
filled with the fibrous part OF good
brown peat, such as Is sold for orchids,
leaving no vacuums, and adding Jumps
Of charcoal. broken bits OF sandstone,
n few broken crooks, to keep the drain
age clear and the soil sweet.
The same compost, with more Of the
soil from the peat and little silver
sand, will form the upper layer OF ma
terial in which the ferns may be plant
ed, with their crowns surrounded with
stones rather than soil, on which they
will soon extend themselves II we'll
cared for. .,-..-l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

MISS Helen Gould Listening to Moody.
It is stated that the charter commit
tee of the Greater New York Commis-
sion is about ready to report, and that
a meeting of the Commission will be
held early in December to hear the
same. 1t is expected to make a final
report to the Legislature not later
than the second week in January.
There seems to be little doubt as to
the adoption OF the measure practically
as 1t will be reported.
The charter as prepared by the Com
mission will be presented to the Com
mittees on Cities OF the two houses
and WILL Of course, be subject to
amendment both in Committee and in
process Of passage. AS the Republican
party is practically committed to the
measure, and is responsible for the
law creating the Commission, 1t is rea'
sonable to suppose it will be got
through in somewhat the shape as re.
ported. That will mean an election
for Mayor and city officers next No
vember, and one of the hottest local
fights Gotham has ever seen.
The meetings of Evangelist Moody
have continued to be largely attended
has struck a popular chord in depre-
ciating the pieJy of the rich, denounc-
ing the coldness and seltishness of the
church, and placing all men upon
common plane of sinfulness and creed.
The power of Moody seems to be in
the simplicity and sincerely Of his
methods He breaches righteousness
and repentance to all alike, poor and
rich, the practical wisdom, the contin-
ual preservation of the loving kindness
of God, the homely vigor with which
he assails pride and self-righteousness
the tender sympathy for sinners and
sufferers, these methods of old-fash-
toned Gospelers, which are the methods
of Moody show the power of the pop
ular preacher of old-fashion religion
to be as great as It ever was. Many
rich people have been attracted to the
meetings. Miss Helen Gould occupied
a box at Carnegie Hall at one of the
meetings this week. 1t is well known
that Moody receives many rich offer
ings from the wealthy. He looks the
picture of prosperity and good-living.
But there can be no doubt about his
tremendous earnestness in the cause
of Christianity. 1t is said, with what
truth / know not, that hundreds of
thousands of dollars come into his
hands in the course of year, most of
which spends in his propaganda in
the cause of Christ. He has stirred
up things in a religious way, and the
fruit will doubtless to reaped by the
churches for the zeal of which he has
expressed so little respect.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
To Reduce Weight.

Sleep on a mattress and take care
that your bedroom is well ventilated.
Get up early enough to take a turn
in the fresh air before breakfast II
you have no active household duty to
perform Before sitting down to break
fast drink half glass of hot water
with little lemon juice in It,
Take a bath every morning-hot or
cold, whichever suits you best-and
then rub the body vigorously with
fairly rough towels until the skin is in
healthy glow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Said of Mnmen.

The best woman Is the one least talk
ed about.-Friedrich Won Schiller.
The sweetest thing in life is the un-
clouded welcome OF a Nathaniel
Parker Willis.
/ have seen more than one woman
drown her honor in the clear water of
manufacturers d'Houdetot.
1t is no more possible TO do without
a wife than 1t is to dispense with eat
ing and drinkinG.-Martin Luther.
Before going to war, say a prayer;
before going to sea, say two prayers;
before marrying, say three prayers
Proverb.
In this advanced century girl OF
sixteen knows as much as her mother
and njoys her knowledge much more.
Anonymous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Cure Your stom ach.

You can quickly do this by using
South American Nervine. 1t can cure
every case Of weak stomach In the world.
It always cures, never fails. It knows
no failure. 1t will gladden. your heart
and put sunshine into your life. 1t lie a
most surprising cure. A week stomach
and broken nerves will drag you down
TO death. South American Nervine will
help you Immediately No failures
to take. Sold by Durbin, Wright & Co.,
druggists, Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
500 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there IL at least ons dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
IN all its stages, and that is Catarrll.
Halls Catarrb Cure Is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional diesase,
requires constitutional treatment.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying
the foundation OF the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In
doing its work. The proprietors have 80
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
A Barn Burned.

The barn of Harvey Atherton, about
four miles north of Carrollton, was
burned last week. The loss is total, in
cluding $50 bushels Of wheat, 800 bushels
Of corn. oats, rye, hay, harness and ma
chinery. The fire commenced In the
upper part of the barn, but how it started
Is unknown. There was no insurance
and the loss will be about $700.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

The statement ry "oro' Or Raines. at
a meeting Of the special Excise Com
mittee Of the Senate tC the effect that
there were between 1000 and 5000
places within a radius of ten miles of
New York's city hail where liquor was
sold in defiance of law, without a State
license, and presumably under police
or some other protection, has attract
ed general attention. The Senator has
the courage Of his opinion, ana in a
public interview, reiterates his state
ment. The Police Commissions deny
the charge, while Chief Conlin and his
subordinates are very angry at the in
timation that the old system of brib-
cry, corruption and extortion is again
In full operatt President Roosevelt
charges the etasiO, Of the Use law
entirely to dsfectE in the =, and
states that ths police are nc blame
In the matte. HU el,tirel, { lies the
charges OF lackuail or Gull ioI
the part OF he police.
Doubtless ne controversy T.
the beginn'n OF new fight In the
coming IoH stature over excise masoeS'
n woub. De idle to denny that the
liouor-sel lers have adopted thelr busi-
ness We = shrewdly To the proyl9!on,a
of the Times law, aud That ali-c.Sht
and 81 rIey ceiling is freely ind'hTia
in une sr tno hotel lirences J %
majority "a t,y salo rs. But the
lice can sval oely be bla ID for this, as
the interpretations Of the law maze py
the courts put 1t out Of their power 10
interfere with licenced hotels or regu-
larly organized clubs.
II Is idle to comment on the matter.
lust what Is expected by the legislature
Of o city which hae from 2oo.ooo 70
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
c. II. LIIIbsCN,

OF Alliance, Ohio, Recommends
Wrighpo Celery Capsules,
Alliance, o., Mos 27, 1896.
To The Wright Medical Co., Columbus,
Ohio;
ueuts-- Lsve purchased box OF
Wright's Celery Capsules from A. 8. Gas
saday, druggist, and used them for Nerv-
GUS Trouble, Indigestion and Stomach
Trouble, ana believe 1t to be the best
medicine for neryoas trouble that have
taken for year. ] have taken about
two hundred dollars worth OF medicine,
and believe the Capsules are the best
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

This Is delicious breakfast relish
for those who have an abundance OF
cream. Cut cold boiled corned-beef in
Put these slices in frying pan with
one teacupful Of thick sour cream. Boil
for five minutes. then add one-half
teaspoontul of soda; boil one minute
longer and serve hot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

The old way Of delivering messages by
post-boys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods of "breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure by
One Minute Cough Cure. Sold by +. z.
Shanafelt & Co., q. N. Nye, Fishers Drug
Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

To cure all old sores, to heal an indo-
lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you
need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve according to directions. Its magic
Ike attioD will surprise you. Sold by +.
z shanafelt a Co., q. N. Nye, Fishers
drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
and invariably reliable are the qualities
of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t never
fails in colds, Group and lung troubles.
Children like 1t because it is pleasant to
take and 1t helps them Sold by f. p.
shanafelt 4 Co., O. N. .Nye, Fishers Drug
Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

scaly eruptions on the head, chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns arc quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye. 1t Is at present the
article most used for piles, and 1t always
cures them. Sold by +. r. Shanafelt K
Co., Q. N. Nye, Fishers Drug Store. n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

much faith In its curative powers, the
they offer One Hundred Dollars for an
case that IL fails to cure. Send for II,
Of testimonials. Address
f. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
Ess~ Sold by Druggists, 75o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
NOTES FROM GOTHAM.
SUBJECTS OF INTEREST IN THH
WORLD OF BUSINESS AND GOSSIP.

Favorable Bank shnsement-The Greater
Now York Charter-EvangeIist Moody at
HIS work-Liquor Controversy Again
The Girl of the Period-Comlng Dog
show. .n-.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Special New York Letter.

Business men and nnanciers have been
encouraged by the favorable bankstates
ment OF the past week. Deposits show
an increase of twenty-five million over
the previous week. The loans show
an increase of nine and one-half mill
lions. The city banks now hold twen-
ty-nine millions OF unemployed sur
plus funds. This shows an increase
OF ten millions over the corresponding
date a year ago. The question Is, is
this money seeking investment, or is
it accommodating to pay for imports In
expectation of a higher tariff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

have Heart Trouble, the Doctor said
could not get well; but am greatly ro-
lieveo BY the use Of the CAPSULES.
Yours very truly,
o. H. Elberson
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-12

OLD NEWSPAPERS
10 cts. per hundred
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

The program of the oklahoma City
high school graduating exercise is be
fore the public IL is neat piece of
work that cost three times as much as
it is worth and is a direct thrust at the
business interests of oklahoma City as
it was sent to Chicago to be printed
1t is high time that the public officers
at least, be taught to patronize home
industries And the Oklahoman will
do its part to teach the lesson and does
not hesitate to say that the official,
high or low, who persists in such prac.
tices should be left off Of the pay rolls
of the schoo' treasury Oklahoman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10

The head lines and a portion of the
article in reference to Col. Bridges in
yesterday mornings Leader was some.
what misleading Mr.. Bridges was
charged with assault and battery using
abusive language and disturbing the
peace and was acquitted entirely Of
the first two charges and fined for dis.
lnrolng the peace alone. The defense
however claim that he simply went to
the Anderson home to settle the DIM.
Guilty between the families and was
guilty Of no breach Of the peace what
ever, and on that ground they have
appealed the case to the district court.
IT is unfortunate that the matter got
into the courts at all.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-05-10
EARLY CLOSING MOVE.
Merchants who WIN Give Their CLERKS
Breathing Spell.


Merchants who WIN Give Their clerks q
Breathing Spell.
We, undersigned dry goods, cloth.
ing, hardware, boot and shoe, and mil
linery firms, OF Guthrie. do hereby
agree to close our places Of business
at 2 o'clock p m. each evening except
Saturday from the 18th day Of May
1890, TO the LIST day OF September, 500
J NJ Waller &c Bro, Star Bazar
J NJ Brooks, Boston Store.
g NJ Sharum q Co, dry goods, etc
Geo E Gray, dry goods
5 b Levy, Bee Hive Clothing Co
Davi Hetsch, boots and shoes.
Sendlebach Bros, The Fair.
Elsenschmidt & Weckel, boots and
shoes.
Ramsey Bros, dry goods.
Fred Myers, dry goods
II r Cohen, New York Clothing
Store.
Chas Linn, boots and shoes.
Toutz & Hirschi, hardware.
Stowe Hardware Co
Spencer Hardwa Co
Farquharson 81 Morris, New York
Hard ware Store.
Mrs A Saunders, millinery.
Miss Patterson. millinery.
Mrs. Tingle, millinery.
Mrs. Lou Rogers, millinery