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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

next to youngsters in short trousers, and
matrons of 40 and over matched their
memories against those of their daugh-
ters. Two captains were elected. Ueu-
ally they were those who had won repu-
tations in previous matches, but often
mere social prominence guided the
choice, for il was no little distinction.
The captains took up positions on oppo-
site sides Of the room and proceeded to
choose sides.
A penny was tossed to see who should
have first choice A murmur of subdued
comment went around the room as the
fortunate captain proceeded to announce
his initial selection. Here was a chance
for much diplomacy. If the captain hap
pened to be young man who figured rs
beau at all, he was often placed in a
perplexing situation. OF course there
were one or more renowned spoilers in
the room whom he wanted on his side,
but il he first chose the tall, thin, homely
girl who could rattle off such jawbreak-
ers as meteorological, "hemorrhage"
and therapeutic" what chance would
he stand of walking home with the
plump, red checked belle who might
fall an easy victim to such words as
"choral" or "asthma?" He had to
make his choice, though, and take the
consequences.
All these fine points of the situation
were fully understood and keenly rel
ished by the spectators, and many a sly
nudge was given or wink flashed around
the room as the two generals mustered
their forces for the impending contest.
The first dozen or so names were selected
after careful consideration, but when
the reputed spoilers had been picked out
the choosing was done in a rapid, ran
dom way.
Then the schooltencher laid down the
rules Of the match. One trial on word
was all that was ever given. A reason
able amount of time for thought would
be allowed, but promptness in answer
ing was requested, and the spectators
were warned not to interrupt the pro-
ceedings either by remarks or laughter.
The words were sometimes taken direct
from the dictionary, but sometimes the
schoolteacher prepared long lists Of
words.
Then the long lines stood facing each
other and there was momentary hush
as the teacher began. The first words
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

hL llE NhAhi lOEN Sl ELLEN.
were so easy that those in line smiled
as they spelled them out By degrees
harder ones were given, and soon the
unlucky individual who was the first to
miss sidled shamefacedly to a seat in
the rear of the spectators to hide burn
ing cheeks and often tear dimmed eyes,
for the name of the first to fall was al
ways remembered in telling the history
Of the match. 1t was not so inglorious
70 go down in the thick Of the fight, and
the unfortunate one who had given up
only after a struggle had more company
in his misery.
What swaths the puzzling "ei's" and
"ie's" did NOW in the ranksl Some
times those at the very head capitulated
under this sort of fire and lamely excused
their defeat by saying that it was a
mere slip of the tongue. Before the list
which the schoolteacher held had been
more than half used up the lines had
been thinned until only handful re-
manned on either side. Then the inter-
est deepened. Among the spectators
could be seen heads bent and eyes strain
ed in eager, excited scrutiny With
what admiration were the remaining
champions watched as they proudly
rolled forth the letters which make up
the polysyllables.
But the climax came when only one
remained ON each side. Then the i'm
placable master of ceremonies turned to
the end of his list, where he had placed
the words with silent letters, those with
double CPS" where single "l's" would
be expected, and catch words taken from
the geography. When the end came and
one competitor fell, it was the custom
of the crafty schoolteacher to put to the
victor, flushed and triumphant, few
"show words" which were really easy
enough to spell, but which sounded ex-
tremely difficult. Then, in mock de-
spair, he would give it up and produce
the prize, generally some acceptable
volume of poetry, and bestow it, with a
neatly turned phrase, on the ortho,
graphic hero.
But the spelling class and the spelling
book are under the ban. The scholar Of
today has no chance to win glory by
spelling down the school," and pinB
teas and progressive euchre parties have
supplanted the spelling match. Who
knows, then, whether the rising genera
tion may not spell phthisic with "z'
as well as begin it with ''t?'
SEwELL FORD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
WORK FOR T. ATKINS.
NE Is SENT TO THRASH THE BLOOD
THIRSTY KING OF BENIN.

England Means 60 Revenge the Recent
Massacre and Add Some New Territory
to Her West African Possessions-AN Niger
Potentate who Makes Human Sacrifices.
Tommy Atkins has another little af-
tair on hand in Africa This time he is to
be sent up river on the west coast, and
when about 10 miles inland he is to
hunt up the bloody city Of Benin. When
he finds it, he is to thrash an unknown
number of forocious blacks and cut King
Drunami, the bloodthirsty ruler Of that
country, up into little bits or otherwise
put an end TO his cruel career.
The recent massacre by the king of
Benin of peaceful and unarmed expe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

DR.. Welchswill examine, treat, pre-
scribe for and supply with medicines
all persons applying for treatment be-
fore March lst. This low offer is made
for definite reasons. Its chief aim is to
give as wide publicity as possible to
the new method of treatment now in
use by DIR. Welch- it being well under
stood that the best way of spreading a
knowledge of it is by its practical de-
monstration to the largest possible
number of people. Doctor W. A..
Welch, who for the past thirteen years
has been engaged in the general prac-
tice, has opened an Office in Canton,
and is now devoting his whole time
and attention To
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
CHRONIC DISEASES.

DIR. Welch is well and favorably
known to large number of people in
this city. The offices of DR.. " elch are
on the second floor of the Central Saw
ings Bank building. They are equipped
with appurtenances and appliances for
the successful treatment of CHRONIC
DISEASES, and the labratory is stock
ed and supplied with the best and pur-
est drugs in the market.
DR. Welch has no other offiee except
the one he has opened in the entral
Savings Bank building He will be
here in person, and will personally ex-
anime, consult with and administer
treatment to all who require and desire
his services. He will do an Office prac-
tice only, and will devote his entire
time to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
THE SPELLING MATCH.
An Old Fashioned Diversion
Falling Into Disuse.
AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL FUNCTION.

Popular Gatherings at the Little Country
sohooihouse-s skill and Diplomacy Dis
played In Choosing Sides - Spelling
School Romances.
Will the next generation of Americans
be nation of bad spellers9 Are the
boys and girls of today going to grow
up to be men and women who will be.
gin phthisio with at" put a double
20" in rheumatism and founder help
lessly when they try to write Popocata-
petl without the aid of gazetteer?
These may be the unfounded forebod.
ings of an alarmist, for they are sup
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Active, Passive and Neutsr.

A little grammar found in an old
garret at Portland. N. H., has illustra-
tions of the rules as follows: The active,
passive and neuter verbs are represented
by tho picture of a father whipping his
little boy. The father is active, the boy
is passive and the mother sitting by her
self on a stool looking on, but doing
nothing, is neuter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

f. f. Turner, of Compton, Mo-, writes
US that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years, he completely cured
them by using three boxes Of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. II cures eczema and
severe skin diseases. F. p. Shanafelt &
Co., q. N. .Nye, Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Don't allow the lungs to be impaired
by the continuous irritation OF a cough,
Ii Is easier to prevent consumption than
to cure ii. One Minute Cough Cure
taken early will ward of any fatal lung
trouble II. p. 6hanafelt x Co., q. N.
Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
After the Elopement.

Artie-Darling, you have no idea how
anxious / was while you were coming
down the rope ladder was so afraid
you had not fastened it securely above
Susie-You needn't have been alarm
ed, dear, Papa tied the knot for me =
Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Torturng, itching. scaly skin erup.
tions, burns and scalds are soothed at
once and promptly healed by DeWitt's
Witch Hozel Salye, the best known cure
for piles. +. r. Shansfelt X Co., O. N.
Nyeand Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

One Minute is all the time necessary to
decide from personal experience that
One Minute Cough Cure does what its
name implies. +, p. Shanafelt q Co.,
q. N. Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
CHRONIC DISEASES.
Please Note References Below

Please Note References Below.
CAplzo, Jan. 22, 1857.
To whom this cometh:--
] am personally acquainted with
William A. Welch, M. d., and have
known him for years He is physi-
clan Of large and extended practice,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

IL is surprising what a "wee bit of a
thing" can accomplish. Sick headache,
constipation, dyspepsia, sour stomach,
dizziness. are quickly banished by De-
Wits Little Early IiseTs Small pill,
Safe pill. Best pill. +. p. Shanafelt d
Co., O. N. Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
AND HAS
PERMANENTLY LOCATED
In Rooms No. 4, 5 and 6
IN THE
Where he has handsomely fitted Of
es,which are splendidly equip
ped for the treatment of
CHRONIC = DISEASES.
S. rI1Onth.
This remarkably low rate will con-
tinue until March lst.

successful in his cases and thoroughly
competent. He has also proven sue
cess as consulting physician in desper-
ate cases AS physician no one stands
higher in our county. As man and
gentleman, the best can be said of him
in these regards. He is all that could
be asked for or wished for, and those
who know him love and prize him. We
recommend him to you, well knowing
that if you try him you yourself will
say the same as we say of him.
WILLIAM +. PERRY,
Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison
County, Ohio.
CADIz, o., Jan. 21, 1897.
To whom it may concern
We, the undersigned, take pleasure
in hereby certifying the bearer, DR.. w.
A, Welch, ofTappan, Harrison county,
Ohio, is well known to us, and has been
for long time, and that we have no
hesitency in saying that he Is physi-
clan and surgeon in good stan ding in
his profession and among the people,
and is man Of good moral habits and
the best character as citizen and man.
JOHN s. PIERCE,
ANON LEMON.
Col John 8. Pierce was on the COM
mon pleas bench for ten years. Anon
Lemon was probate judge in Harrison
county for twenty-seven years.
References in Cadiz Maj. ID. Cum
ningham, president Harrison County
National bank. AS to the standing Of
this man l give President-elect VIM.
Mckinley, City references, Judge
McCarty and III. 8. Moses.
| treat patients by mail. The first
step towards taking a course by mail Is
to send for a list Of question to be
answered by patients applying for
treatment.
ONCE hours to 10, 1880 to s, and
" to 0.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Evident.

Reporter-Did you find out the cause
Of that suicide this afternoon?
Officer McGobb-Yis. sor. II wor a
rope. e.-IndianapOlis journal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Only three weeks are required to de
yelop a perfect mosquito from the egg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

A cubic foot Of distilled water woigh
very nearly I 900 ounces.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14
VERBAL STORM OVER.
Comparative Quiet at Carson After the Tempest
Over the Rules of Mr.. Siler.
Finishing Touches on the Training.
From Now On the Effort Will Be to Give Both the
Fighters Wire Edge.

CARSON, New, March 13.-After the
verbal wind storm which was waged
yesterday between the representatives
of the two training camps the happen
ings Of today were mild in comparison.
Al Smith, the stakeholder of the fight,
arrived on the morning train from San
Francisco. Smith had with him GER
tificates of deposit aggregating $25, 900,
which he will turn over to the winner
of the fight on Wednesday. After
short interview with Dan Stuart, Smith
drove out to Shaw's Springs to call
upon his friend, the champion. He re-
manned at Corbett's camp for the better
part of the afternoon. After he had
seen the pugilist, Smith said: Never
the condition in which Corbett is to-
day. Not only have I never seen a.
fighter in such excellent shape. but I
think L never have seen a man in train
ing who was in such perfect condition.
L had a long talk with him this morn
ing. He assured me that he was in the
pink of condition, and that when it
came to his work in the afternoon he
would show it to me- He has shown
me all he promised and a great deal
more. For nearly three hours this af-
ternoon 1 stood in his handball court
and watched him spar and wrestle with
his trainers, and his work was nothing
short of marvellous. Notwithstanding
the high altitude, which might be sup
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

He showed the power in his arms to-
day by hitting his punching bag with
such violence that he broke the rope
by which the bag was swung. 1t was a
stiff cord, the thickness of a mans
foref1nger, and Fitzsimmons nipped 1t
with his final punch into which he
threw all the force of his right arm.
The improved condition of the roads
which now for the most part afford
travelling, gave FitZsimmons an oppor-
tunity today to use his wheel. He i'm
proved to the utmost the chance given
him by the weather and early in the
morning took a spin of about five miles.
After returning to the ranch he started
out on the road a second time, this
time for a run on foot, being accom-
panied by Hickey He took a short run
of about six miles. and returned in
time to begin punching the bag about
II o'clock. For half an hour, he batter
ed the leather sphere back and forth
with great energy He then called
upon Hickey and Steiner to meet him
with the gloves He spared four hot
rounds with each man, paying parti-
cular attention to the style of fight
ing, which will be allowed in the ring
under the Interpretation of the Queens
berry rules made by Siler, and to which
Julian has agreed.
The work of FitZsimmons in hitting
with the one arm free, and on the
break-aways, as shown in his boxing
this morning, was not of a character
to bear out the statement of Martin
Julian made in yesterdays conference
to the effect that Fitzsimmons was not
accustomed to that style of fighting
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14
HOW FIGHTS ARE CONDUCTED.
Full Text of tbs aueensberry and
London Prize Ring Rules


The world is deeply interested in the way
the coming contest between Corbett and
FitZsimmons will be conducted, and in reply
to many queries received. the OBJ this
morning gives the full text of the Marquis
of Queensberry rules and London Prize Ring
rules. OF course 1t is generally known that
the Queensberry rules will govern the coming
contest, the London rules being printed
also in order that novices at the game may
read and learn all about the different pugilis-
tic angles.
MARQUIS OF QUEENSBERRY RULES.
Rule /. To be a fair stand-up boxing
match in a 24-foot ring, or as near that size
as practicable.
Rule 2. No wrestling or hugging allowed.
Rule 8. The rounds to be of three minutes
duration, and one minute time between
rounds. -'-
Rule 4. If any man fall; through weak
ness or otherwise, he must get up unasssted
ten seconds to be allowed him to do so, the
other man meanwhile to return to his cor
ner, and when the fallen man is on his legs
the round is to be resumed and continued
until the three minutes have expired If one
man fails TO come to the scratch in the ten
seconds allowed, it shall be in the power of
the refereesto give his award in favor of the
other man.
Rule 5. man hanging on the rSopes in a.
helpless state, with his toes off the ground
shall be considered down.
Rule g. No seconds or any other person
to be allowed in the ring during the rounds
Rule 7. Should the contest be stopped by
any unavoidable interference the referee to
name time and place, as soon as possible
for finishing the contest; so that the match
must be won and Host, unless the hackers of
both men agree to, draw the stakes.
Rule s. The gloves to be fair-sized boxing
gloves Of tie beste quality, and new.
Rule 9. Should al glove burst or come
Off it must be replaced to the referees salts
faction.
Rule 10. A NAH on one knee is considered
down, and If struekriSsentitled to the stakes
Rule IL. No shoes or boots with springs
allowed.
Rule Il The contest in all other respects
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Fart1es for the Fight Not So Large
as Antfcipated.


CHICAGO. March 3-Arrangements
were originally made TO send out three
special trains from this city to Carson
CITY carrying the sporting men Of Chi
cago and vicinity to the fight The
SAFE or tickets, however, were not near
~ as large as had been anticipated,
ana the specialSstrains resolved them
serves into three excursion parties, con-
slstlng OF about thirty each, or in the
nelghborhood of 100 in the aggregate.
Bunalo, N. Y, March 13.-About fifteen
light light nave ieftal1hAs city for the carson
New York, March 13.-It is estimated that
about 100 people viii attend the Carson fight
from New York city.
New Orleans, La, March 13.-The Southern
racine reports that only seven people have
purchased tickets to Carson from this city
although considerable interest is manifested
in the result of the fight.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 13.-Up to 6 o'clock
tOnlght no one, so far as is known, has left
tomorrow.
St. Louis, Mo-, March 1s-The newspaper and
sporting men generally talking about the
prize fight: but at the railroad offices It
is learned that not more than 80 people will
attend the fight from this city.
cincinnati O., March ia party Of 80
left this morning in a special for Carson
City. Scott Parmerton, Frank Kelly, Dan
hopinson, Harry Martin and Col. VIM Thomp-
son, formerly Charley Mitchelrs manager,
were among the party.
indianapolis, Ind. March 13.-Information
up to noon today indicates that about ten
people from this city will witness the festivi-
ties at Carson City
Washington, March 13.-Inquiries at the
railroad stations in this city fail to show
that anybody has left here for the Carson
City fight.
Boston, Mass, March 13.-Not over twenty
persons have gone from here to Carson. The
majority went to New York last night
Philadelphia, Pa, March 13.-About twenty
people have left SO far for the Carson City
fight.
Baltimore, Nd, March 13.--Probably not
more than dozen people have left this city
for Carson.
Kansas City, Mo-, March 13.-About fifty
people will go to Carson City from this city
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14
Haunted House
PAINS In THE BACK WERE
THE COLLINS OF THIS
TENEMENT.
Now House Can Move About.
His Kidney Trouble Cured by Dodd's
Kidney Pills. He Is the Happiest
Man in Minneapolis-No Danger of
Returning Twinges,

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. 17-If an angel
from Heaven had descended with a crown
OF glory for the head of ]. NJ. House. of this
city, 1t could not have brought him more low
than the box Of DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS.
This simple but efficacious remedy cured
him of pains in the back. He was almost
hopeless with suffering. Now he is radiant
with Joy and health.
Let those scott at this who have never suf-
fered he did. Pains in the back are
Natures burning signals Of danger to the
Kidneys. These symptoms cannot be de-
rided.
Like many another man Mr.. House did not
know what allied him, and attributed the
pains to strain or wrench of the muscles
he tried liniments, but they never touched
his Kidneys. He tried plasters. he tried
all sorts of applications, but he did not
reach the seat of trouble
The medicine that took away the pains-
took them away for good so that they haven't
come back to bother him-was DODD'S KID.
NEY PILLS.
In letter written by Mr.. House himself.
telling how he was cured, he says:
Dear Sirs:-I have taken twelve boxes
OF DODD,S KIDNEY PILLS. and they
have cured me Of my kidney trouble. The
severe pain in my back has entirely left
me. could scarcely walk before / be-.f
gan taking the pills. Now l am quite
active l never feel any Of my old pains
or aches any more 1 think DODD'S KID
NEY PILLS the best medicine to be
found in any country
What cured House will cure you, If sim
ilarly afflicted. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS
are on sale at all druggists at so cents a box.
or boxes for $3.50. Or they can be pro-
cured direct from the DODDS MEDICINE
COMPANY OF THE UNITED STATES, 63S-642
Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

miles daily he has been doing. He
will continue his boxing, paying par
ticular attention to break-aways but
there will be fewer rounds and more
resting between them. The handball
playing will be cut away down as will
also the wrist exercise and the bag
punching. Our man is better than he
ever was before; better than when he
whipped Sullivan. and better than
many of his enemies. Fitzsimmons
thinks he is taking on a dead one
but there are several kinds of sur
prises in store for that gentleman. He
will know all about it in a few DAYS,
however. Jim will whip him and he
won't be more than a week doing It.
either. We are all happy and all conf
dent in this camp. Corbetts condition
and work are all that can be desired.
The public will be excluded from
Jim's boxing hereafter" White contin-
ued, "as we have some new blows and
that sort of thing that we want TO
practice on. Monday, Corbett will do
very little work besides the boxing. in
fact, nothing else but a short run.
Tuesday he will take short walk after
breakfast and do a little foot work in
the afternoon. So far as hard train
ing is concerned, that was over when
Jim quit work tonight"
The champion expressed himself az
delighted with the prospect of a light
ening Of the work at his quarters
There is nothing particularly anus
ing in the sort Of training l have been
doing" said Corbett, "and it will be
relief to get away from it, NV condi,
ton is now all that my friends and
myself could wish, and 1 shall do lust
enough work from now on to main
tain it. 1 am ready to fight this min
ute, and there is not the faintest doubt
n nd hot T ChoI Al
A story was current during the aft
ernoon to the effect that Fitzsimmons
had decided that he would not agree
to the decision Of Julian, at the con-
ference yesterday, that the construc.
ton Of the rules made by Siler should
govern the fight The story proved
without foundation. Fitzsimnnons said
he had no intention Of making more
objections. 81 have given in on the
subject" he said, and there is moth
ing more to be said on the matter, We
will fight as Siler ruled. / am standing
by what Julian said"
Among the visitors at Corbett's train
ing quarters this afternoon was c. w.
Muldoon, the wrestler.
The gloves with which the battle is
to be fought were brought to Dan Stu
arts office today by representatives of
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Brady threw
down Corbett's gloves first Julian
looked them over carefully and pro-
nounced them all right. They were
then weighed and found to be of the
stipulated weight. Julian then produc-
ed the gloves Fitzsimmons will wear
and Brady went over them with great
care. They were found to be correct
in all particulars. Both pairs were
turned over to Referee Siler.
+ Fitzsimmons has selected L. M.
Hcuseman, of Chicago, as timekeeper
for the fight. The big gong which is to