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The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

Jesse Pomeroy, who years ago was
given a life sentence in the Charles
town state prison for the murder OF
two children, came very near escap-
ing from his quarters last Wednes-
day. With no tools except a piece OF
wire and a few nails, he succeeded in
boring through the wall of his cell
until only a few bricks lay between
him and liberty. When discovered
in his attempt to escape, he showed
no emotion whatever. Pomeroy was
only IA years old when he committed
the crime of murder, and he was then
regarded as the worst specimen o.
youthful depravity ever known.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

"Who Is the woman, who sent word
Directing to our boys practicing on
the cornet?" fftt
She's the mother of the boys who.
celebrate every holiday by blowing tin
horns before daylight. "-Washington
Star.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
A Golf PLAYER.

Belkins-Brassey is a great golf en-
thusiast, isn't he? Wilkins-Bet he is.
He spends ten minutes week playing
and all the rest of his time talking
aboat the game Boston Transcript.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
SERMON.
a FARMERS ADVICE LAST SUN
DAYS SUBJECT.
From the Following Text; seek Him
That Maketh the Seven Stars and
Orion Book of Amos, Chapter o.
Verse \.
COUNTRY farmer

COUNTRY farmer
wrote this text
Amos of Tekoa. He
plowed the earth
and threshed the
grain by a new
threshing machine
just invented, as
formerly the cattle
trod out the grain
He gathered the
fruit of the syca-
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
No Comparison.

Paterfamilias walking the floor
with son and heir)-Babies, they say.
are such helpless things! But what
do. they think Of me? Talk about
helplessness.--B Boston Transcript.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

The chances are that if you look be-
Aind you in life, you will generally find
somebody trying to make it unpleas-
ant for you.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
Rushing.

Hobbs Ito friend in restauranD-I
say, Nobbs, .how's business. Nobbs-
Great; never saw such rush. No
time to sleep and even behind in meals.
That was day. before yesterdays lunch
lust nished.-Tit-Bits.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

The United States is pushing to the
front in naval matters. According TO
the report of the secretary of war, we
have built or building, II battle-ships,
Z coast-defense ships, is cruisers, Is
lookout ships and gunboats, Is torpedo
boats and one torpedo destroyer. June
80, 1898, there were serving in the
navy 6.459 enlisted men and 1915 APP
prentices; June so, 1894, $3.50 men
and liza apprentices; June 80, 1895
7499 men and 1928 apprentices, and
June 80, 1896, S,165 men and 1878 ap-
prentices. OF the enlisted men in 1893
1.640 were serving under continuous
service certificates; in 1894, 1924; II
1895. 2,270, and in 1896, 2,409.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

give me my writing material" said
weyler to his secretary.
RED or black ink, sir?"
RED, you fool! I'm going 10 fight a
battler'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
ASTROLOGICAL LORE.
SIGNS OF THE PLANETS AT
TIMES OF BIRTH.
They Do Not Exert an Influence over
Life, but Indicate Events Likely
to Occur-Comes from the Egyp-
tians.

HE planets do not
exert an influence
over life. Their
position at the time
of a persons birth
only indicate what
that life is likely to
be. The science
has come down to
us from the earliest
ages of man, and
WAS one of the fore
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

She Cat the masquerade ball)-Do you
think my costume becoming? He with
enthusiasm)-Yes, indeed; but You
would be lovely in any disguise. liar
per's Bazaar.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

After all is said, man never really
appreciates how many friends he has
until it becomes necessary to call the
roll.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

The European powers have taken
whole year to do nothing for the AT
menians. .,,.- -e..
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

The only locality where Weyler
seems to have put down the rebellion
is in his own mind.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

most arts in the days OF the supremacy
of Egypt. Two hundred years ago its
revival began. It's progress has been
steady, especially in England and the
United States. The most enlightened
minds of the century are giving 1t
special study, and it's popularity Is
again in the ascendant.
The free readings in these columns
should not be COMPOUNDED with fortune
telling. The most cultured in the land
study astrology. No sensible person
takes notice of fortune-tellers or for
tune-telling. The popularity OF our
free readings attest the esteem in
which the science is held. Letters
come from physicians, lawyers, bank
ers and merchants. Applicants for read
ings are again reminded that full name
and address of sender must accompany
every letter. Also date, hour and place
of birth. If the applicant does not
know the hour of birth he or she should
send for special instruction by mail.
Persons not wishing their readings
published in regular order can have
them forwarded by mail. Mail read
ings are sent on receipt of twelve
two-cent postage stamps. Address
Prof. G.. w. Cunningham, Dept. 4
1874 South Clinton street. Chicago.
Following are the readings for this
| week:
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

We take greater pains TO persuade
others that we are happy than In en-
deavoring to be so ourselves.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

People who are behind the times gen.
orally consider that the world is rush
ing madly to perdition.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

Note.-Those who have sent in their
stamps GIG cents for readings by mail,
will usually be promptly answered. In
cases where there is an apparent de-
lay the astrologer should be notified at
once and the mistake will be rectified.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
c. A. r., Panama, Iowa.

According to the data furnished the
Zodiacal sign Sagittarius. which Jupi-
ter rules was rising at your birth,
therefore Jupiter is your ruling planet
or significator, the moon is on the as
cendant and is cosinificator.
You are above medium height slen-
der. but we'll formed, and you will be-
come stouter from this time on; you
have dark complexion, hair and eyes;
the eyes are very expressive and have
q peculiar sparkle and sharp sight.
You are cheerful, happy, jovial, kind
and obliging; you are very humane,
and considerably inclined towards the
scientific; you are kind to animals.
scientofic; you are kind to animals,
and very foud of horses, you have an
intellect that denotes a special ability
in the management of subordinates.
Your house of money is afflicted, denot-
ing that your money gets away very
easily, and you have little left to show
| for il.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05
w. s.. MarionvIlle. Mo.

According TO data furnished you are
a mixture of indications of both Leo,
which the Sun rules, and Virgo, which
Mercury rules, therefore the Sun and
Mercury are your ruling planets or
significators. You are medium height
or above: medium to dark complexion,
hair and eyes; there is a notch formed
in the hair above the temples. You
are ambitious, industrious and ener-
getic, rather reserved in manners, and
when a boy quite bashful; you take
great interest IN animals, especially a
fine horse; you are quite studious and
like to read up on scientific subjects.
Your house of money is afflicted by
Mars; this is warning that you should
at all times be extra careful of finances
and avoid hazardous speculation. Mar
rage more fortunate than average, and
your wife was from an excellent family
yet in some way not so fortunate cor
respondingly as her ancestors.
The Yale expositor., 1897-02-05

According to the data the zodiacal
sign Leo. which the Sun rules, was ris-
ing at your birth, therefore the Sun is
your ruling planet or signifcator. You
are above medium height, with slend-
err, why figure, and wide shoulders in
proportion to the rest of the body; you
are medium to light complexion, hair
and eyes; the eyes are quite large and
expressive. You have sunny, cheer
full disposition, and are recognized as a
leader; you will always hold good
position in life and can make money in
that way If no other, but you will, with
ordinary care of finances, always have
money, even If you do generously give
lots of it away. You are proud and am
bilious, and no small kind of business
will crafty your ambition. You have
splendid command of language and
would make a good orator You are
gifted in one or more of the fine arts
and in this you would be quite original
You are very fond of the occult and
mysterious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
BUSINESS FAILURES

In the News-Democrat of the Sth inst
was given comparative table, showing
that in the first nine months of 1898,
when occurred the severe business panic
and stagnation, the failures we're over
II 900 and the liabilities over 32l 900,
600. And all this was under the Nc
Kinley tariff law.
We nov give the business failures in
the United States for several years,
prior to, during and since the repeal of
the Mckinley law. The table includes
the returns of Canada and New Found
land. The table is compiled from the
annual reports by Bradstreets as given
in the World almanac for 1897, page ia.
Under the Mckinley law, too, occurred
numerous labor troubles, the worst of
which was that at Homestead, near
Pittsburg, when many lives were lost.
But examine the table and remember
the worst year was 1898, under the Nc.
Kinley law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
Ayers CathartiC Pills.
LET THE LAW PREVAIL.

Efforts are being made to have Presi
dent Mckinley parden Chapman, one of
the msgnates of the sugar trust, who
defed the power of Congress and the
Government by refusing to answer ques.
tons put to him by Congressional
committee on matters relating to the
conduct and duties of Senators. Have.
meyer and Searles are to be tried for the
same oflense, and if Chapman gets of
with pardon, they may be set free and
may defy Congress at any time.
The Chapman case has been fought
through the courts, but the supreme
court at last has sustained the power of
Congress The object is to avoid the
months Imprisonment, which is the
penalty beside the fine.
This Mr.. Chapman can escape the
penalty by telling the truth, but the
truth is just what the trust magnates are
afraid of. He has defed Congress in
legitimate and proper inquiry for three
years. If he would escape imprison.
ment let him make clean breast and tell
what he knows about Senators and
speculating in sugar trust certificates at
the time Congress was passing on the
question of sugar taxes. If he still re-
fuses-to Jail with him. The question
becomes important, as Congress is again
legislating on sugar and trust interests
and profits. Criminals are sent to the
penitentiary constantly for ofenses of
far less import to the general interests
of government and the people than this,
of which Chapman stands guilty. Let
all stand equal before the Law, and
wealthy and aristocratic law breakers
should not escape on that account.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

Gold is not the stable article that has
been claimed. In London it has been
recently premium, but its increase in
value has been shown in the steady de.
cline of other products, measured by the
gold standard. A given sum Of gold
will buy from one.halt to two-thirds
more of the great agricultural products
than it would have done prior to the
demonetization of silver in 1873. 1t
takes two bushels Of wheat or two
pounds Of cotton to pay debts in Eng
land that we paid prior to 1878 with one
bushel or one pound. This accounts for
the depression in American business
and industries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

1t is proposed to bond Canton for
sl65,000 more to erect another water
works plant up the Middle Branch, in
Plain township. Why cannot our West
creek water be filtered and rendered
pure? Davenport, Iowa, deals with the
water Of the Mississippi, which is always
muddy and well loaded with microbes.
With their filtering plant 1880. 600 gal
Ions of muddy water is daily made clear
and sparkling, 1t is drawn fromj the
Mississippi below the RocklIsland rapids,
which tends to its publication. The sand
used in the filters is brought from Horn
Island, in the Gulf of Mexico, and is of
a peculiar fiinty character, not permit
ting lodgment in its pores for the
The sediment remains on
top of the sand, and is economically and
removed by jets of water, like
the mode in hydraulic mining. The
success of the Davenport plant is regard.
ed as a solution of the water-supply
question in the Western cities. This is
cut for consideration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
Steiner Wins.

st. Louis, May 12.-Joseph Steiner
Of this city has been notified by w. T.
Buchanan, United States minister at
Buenos Ayres, of an award in his favor
by the Argentine government. While
travelling in Argentine eight years ago
Steiner was in train which encoun-
tered one Of the fierce grass fires com
mon in the valley of the Rio de La
Plata. The train was consumed and
many passengers we're cremated. Stei-
ner was terribly burned but escaped.
The railroad was controlled by the
government and Steiner filed a claim
against 1t for $4,000. The case has
been decided and he will receive $780,
900,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
A HOME REMEDY
For the Cure of Colds and La
Grippe.

La grippe and influenza, cold in the
head or on the lungs, are not only dis
tressing maladies, but are very danger
GUS as well. Cold on the chest is an
Inflammation affecting the air passages
and vessels leading into and through
every portion of the lungs. The in
flammation may be 80 violent as to
cause death in short time If not
quickly reduced, or it may linger and
drag as bad cold of more or less
severity. What is true of cold is
equally true to la grippe. Even mild
condition is liable to turn quickly into
acute pneumonia, or what is worse,
galloping consumption. The breathing
tubes become so sensitive that the least
exposurs, the slightest draught, change
of clothing, or of the weather, is
sufficient to cause fresh cold, terrible
cough, pain and fever. Cough is the
foremost symptom. and it may be
harsh and dry, or loose and broken
with much expectoration. 1t is always
annoying, keeping up constant
irritation and excitement in the sore
and inflamed tubes There is pain and
tenderness under the breastbone,
sometimes of a raw and tearing nature.
Hoarseness, huskiness, whispering, or
loss of voice, chilly sensations, sore
throat, aching joints and catarrh of
the head. AS the disease advances
there are night sweats, hectic fever,
loss of flesh, splitting of blood or
hemorrhage, and the patient has the
appearance and symptoms of consump-
ton. The old way of treating a cold is
too well known to need any explana-
ton here; the new way=the better
way-is with Lightning Hot Drops.
This remedy is especially valuable in
colds, la grippe, influenza, coughs,
hoarseness, etc. Indeed, for la grippe
and influenza it may truly be said to be
a specific, while for breaking cold
or relieving hoarseness it is without
an equal. (4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
troubles and suffering 20 painful to
many that life is made miserable. The
womb, like the bladder, was created for
one purpose, ard if left alone it is not
liable to become diseased, except in
rare cases. When in position the
womb is situated back of and very
close to the bladder, and for that rea-
son any distress, disease or inconven-
ience manifested in the kidneys, back,
bladder or urinary passage is often by
mistake, attributed to female weakness
or womb trouble of some sort. The
error is easily made and may be as
easily avoided by paying little atten-
ton to the condition Of the urine (see
pamphlet). The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures. If You need a medicine you
should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have a sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. Mention the
and send your ad.
dress to DIR. Kilmer q Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. The proprietors OF this
paper guarantee the genuineness ofthis
offer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

Some gentlemen last year broke away
from the Democracy and allied them
selves with the moneyed interests and
directly and indirectly supported Mr..
Mckinley, and now they find themselves
without party. The Democrats, to
the great disappointment of these men,
did not follow them. They followed
William j. Bryan & Company and are
not sorry for it, judging by the way they
gather to hear Mr.. Bryan. The IL moneyed
interests stood actively by the Republi-
can party in the last campaign and now
have full possession and claim the party
shall hand over to them, the said finan.
ciers, the entire issue and control of our
currency. With this immense power
the American people will be in the grasp
of these moneyed kings who will make
our money circulation plenty or scarce
as their interests may require.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
come tax is near fifth Of the whole.
The British do not think an income tax
is a socialistic affair.

Tea was imported last year to the ex-
tent of 94,OOO,OOO pounds, the average
value being about 13 cents pound. The
proposed duty is 10 cents pound and
will be heavy on low priced teas. This
will do away with "the free breakfast
table" that Republican organs used to
blow about The tax on beer, like that
on tea, is not protective at all The
reciprocity treaty with Hawaii as to
sugar being admitted free is dropped,
and hereafter it will pay the regulation
tax, Last year 352 100000 pounds of
sugar we're admitted free from Hawaii.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

The headlines in Republican papers
over the Washington news reporting the
tariff bill as given to the Senate was in
teresting, not to say amusing. Says the
Chicago Times-Herald, practically a
new measure. Dingley bill wantonly
torn to pieces. Sugar schedule changed
to suit the trust, etc, ETC." There is
wailing and gnashing of teeth. And
this is only the beginning of the end.
The Cleveland Leaders, headlines say,
"up in arms. House Republicans de-
clare war against the Senate. The tariff
bill the cause. President Mckinley said
to be displeased with the wool and
sugar schedules, etc"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

In prospect of an increase in our
tariff duties our importers are stocking
up with large supplies of goods from
abroad, counting upon an increase in
the price of goods and hence good
profit. Our woolen manufacturers too
have been buying wool abroad and have
now supplies on hand to keep their
factories going tor a year and half.
This is what these political tariff gamb.
lers do for the country. They are not
the fellows to bring prosperity" to the
people. They are only frauds,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
Now Is the Time to Get a Home.

The Chicago & North Western Rail-
way has just published newspaper
called the North Western Home. Seeker,
giving facts about the great State of
South Dakota and the advantages it pos.
sesses for the pursuits of agriculture,
dair ying and cattle raising. Lands can
be had at present upon most favorable
terms, and there is every indication of
large immigration into the state this
season. Correspondence is solicited
from intending settlers, and a copy of
the paper will be mailed free upon ap-
plication to w. b. Kniskern, 90 Fifth
avenue, Chicago, Ill. 6-l3.2O.27
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
Relief In St1 hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the "New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
This new remedy is great suprirse on
account of its exceeding promptness In re-
lieying pain In the bladder kidneys, back
and every part of the urinary passages
in male or female. Ii relieves retention
Of water and pain in passing 1t almost
Immediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by
Durbin, Wright SS Co., druggists, Can.
ton Ohin
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
ESSENCE OF NEWS.

Items OF Interest Prepared Especially
For Busy Readers.
Quincy, Ills, had 100000 tire.
A Boston f1rm has engaged 100000 In
gold 20 ship abroad Thursday,
The chiefs of police OF the United States
and Canada arc meeting at Ptttsburg,
Albion W, Tourgee OF New FORK has been
appointed ~ consul at bordeaux, France.
IL, NJ, ftllsb0ry win coach the American
statesmen Ia the eheass contest by cable
with the English statesBSen.
Money has kot been sent TO Jeannine
Young. "karobess Won Turkhenn," who Ia
reported to be stranded IN London
OF the 81 GhllRsiHle who have arrived ut
san FraEetSco 10 take part IN the Nashville
ittOh All but u will be returned to
China.
so. ernoF Bradley threatens 10 pardon
every Juvenile convict In Kontucky unless
the Legislature appropriatos money for re-
form schooL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
A Double Murfcr,

Logan, o., May ia double MUIR
der was committed at Longstreth, a
small mining town near here. While
an ice-cream festival was in progress
at church Arthur Barber, while in
toxicated, entered the church and
raised a disturbance. Upon being or
dered to leave he drew a revolver and
fred seven shots into the crowd. Five
Of the balls entered the body of Dunk"
Christian, killing him. Christians
father received the other two balls and
is dying. During the excitement fol-
lowing the shooting Barber escaped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
TRUE TO OUR PRINCIPLES!
No Blow! No Buster! No BuncOmbe!

We do not believe in advertising that we will sell
you goods at one price on one day and charge you
more if you wait day or two before making your
purchases. We know that the people of Canton and
Stark county are not foolish enough to be caught
with such chaf. We believe In giving honest values
all the time. We buy goods in large quantities.
We pay for them in cash. and we can buy them
cheaper than some of these people who are forever
footing their horns. We are thus enabled to make
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

The Senators have evidently forgot.
ten that tariff legislation must originate
in the house. Cleveland Leader.
The Senators have evidently not for.
gotten that they have the right to i'm.
prove a tariff bill that has been
hustled and hurried and forced through
the house without proper and due con-
sideration and discussion. All tariff
legislation must pass the Senate as
we'll as the house, and the Senate
is a deliberative body, not governed and
ruled by Boss Reed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13
John II. Schwartz Missing.

Columbus, o., May 12.-As a sequel
to the sensational defalcation Of
Charles H. Damsel, general bookkeeper
of the National bank Of Columbus,
John H. Schwartz, the secretary OF J..
F. Miller, superintendent of the Pan
handle road, was forced to resign and
has left the city. Schwartz and Dam
sci were bosom friends and were COM
panions in extravagant carousals. Mr..
Miller says Schwartz's accounts with
the railroad are correct. 1t is said
Schwartz aided Damsel in 'kiting' the
paper stolen from the bank. Damsel
is thought to have gone tao Europe.
His shortage is between $4,000 and
$50 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-13

From all accounts Senator Mark A
Hanna is aging his plans to get Ohio in
shape for his own mighty and import
ant self 50 that he may have extended
lease of six years additional in the
Senate. The people sometimes disap'
point such gentlemen and give them an
unexpected back.set. To the discerning
eye it looks as if the great Hanna might
be grievously disappointed. The people
can't be fooled all the time.