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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

ana therefore these dresses ought to be
considered ms the hest models TO follow.
No one hut the bride wears white shoes,
though white gloves are worn by all who
like them.
a very pretty gown for a bridesmaid for
a church wedding was of "a rich carmino
pink surah gown. The skirt was plain
The waist and sleeves were Of the surah
and fitted tight The stock collar was OF
white satin, two points at the sides being
of the same. edged with narrow silk mus
lin rufllcs There we're also deep white silk
null rutlles at the wrists. There was
Marie Antoircttc fichu Of white silk null
with wide rutllcs standing out well over
the shoulders and ending under a wide
swiss belt of the same. The delicious
quaintncss of this pretty gown was refresh
ing to see. Another dainty fancy was
delicate gray SOFT taftcta gown with white
silk null Marie Antuinetto fiChu. One
single pale pink rose thrust through the
white folds gave 70 n touch Of color.
have purpusclv left the brides own
outfit until thH last, as she is the principal
figure, and all others should lead the eye
on until she stands alone There were five
bridal gowns displayed in one place, and
every one of them was of white velours,
the deeply ribbed surface being indcsCrib.
ably rich i'm that material Certainly no
one is obliged TO use velours If she prefers
satin, faille, bcngaline, armure or moire,
or even silk or cotton null, or white Grape
or brocadC. All these stuffs are both suit
able and fashionable. l saw one wedding
dress i'm course Of construction, and this
had princess shape of cream white bro
cade I'm the back where the skirt fell TO a
Coll
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

the machinery at the Worlds fair. The
word was caught up and repeated all
along the water fronts of half dozen
Of the greatest states in the Union.
Thousands of men who had been wait
ing for this message jumped from idle
ness to activity. Fires were lighted un-
der the boilers Of hundreds of steam
craft which had been held in leash all
winter long, and scores of propellers be.
gan plowing up the waters of the great
lakes.
Lake navigation is open for 1897.
That was the import of the message.
Only those who do business ON the great
inland seas or who are connected in
some way with lake commerce will,
however realize the full significance of
this fact. How can an eastern man who
doesn't follow the steel rail market or
who never thinks of the freight tariff on
grain be expected to understand?
If you are familiar with the map of
your country, you remember that Lake
Huron and Lake Michigan, which al
most enCircle the southern peninsula Of
Michigan, are connected at the northern
extremity of that state by long, mar
row neck of water labeled the strait of
Mackinac. Through this outlet all the
water traffic Of busy Lake Michigan
must pass. Chicago, with her great
stretch of wharfs and miles of keels,
sitting at the foot of Lake Michigan,
sees a great, wide highway stretch out
northward. At the strait of Mackinac
this highway, which presents an unob-
structed deep water course clear to Buf-
falo, 900 miles away, is contracted.
This strait forms the gateway to the
east
Unfortunately for Chicago, this gate
is well up toward the north. In summer
it does not matter, but along in Decem;
Der comes Jack Frost, and some fine
morning the lake mariners find that he
has shut it with a bang, locked it tight
and sat down on the portcullis. Up
there on the strait the cold is intense,
and the ice freezes, not inches, but
many feet thick While three-fourths of
the water of the lakes is never covered
with ice, the strait freezes up solid, and
the winter gales, instead Of breaking it
up, drive in fields of loose cakes until
there are sometimes foes which are piled
20 feet thick,
So for about five months in the year
the lake navigators are forced to rest.
But when spring drives Jack Frost away
from his post and with warm fingers
unlocks the narrow portal, Chicago,
Milwaukee, Duluth, Cleveland, Detroit,
Buffalo and the other municipalities
which vie with each other in trying to
realize and deserve Proctor Knott's ia
nous eulogy, 1.-THE zenith city of the
unsalted seas" become free ports in the
full sense of the word.
Lake navigation opened this year at
an unusually early date Sometimes it
is a full month later before the strait
is clear of ice. / remember seeing the
first steamer pass through in 1881. For
hours she butted away at the solid field
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
FASHIONS OF NEW YORK.
Attractive Raiment For the
! Springtime Weddings.
GOWNS FOR THE BRIDES FAMILY.

Dresses For Her Mother, Sisters and
bridesmaids -- Even tho Grandmother
Provided FORA Fine Trousseau De-
scribed-The Bridal bouquet.
copyright lsg7, by American Press Associa.
tiun.l
So many weddings are arranged to take
place in April and May that l feel in duty
bound TO give n few hints as to new ideas
In bridal costumes and gowns for brides
maids and other mcmbCrs Of the family
who are, I'm measure, obliged to have
garments made especially for the occasion.
In these days the brides mother generally
looks young enough to be the brides elder
sister and for her gowns Of rich material
are in order, though they may he and gen
orally are trimmed layishly with lace
beading or other costly ornament. The
pale grays, mauve and the always elegant
MORE and pompadours in medium shades
are very suitable; velvet also, when right
ly made and trimmed and Of suitable color
There Is an unwrittCn law that says no
black gown should be worn at % wedding,
but aside from that almost every other
may wear dark plum or heliOtrOpC satin,
MORE, or even figured silk If the Colors and
material be rich, Purple moiro with satin
stripes in the same color was the material
used for one sweet old lady. The skirt was
plain and I'm dcmltrain. The waist was
covered in front by a full plating of black
crepe lisse, with rows Of fine cut jet down
the edges of some of the plaits, The collar
and belt were of jcttod passemcnteric.
These was an arrangement of superb cs-
curial lace over the shoulders and down
the front like bretellcs
Another gown for a grandmother was Of
dove gray armure silk in princess shape,
with a medium train in the back. Around
the bottom Of tho skirt there was rope
cord covered with velvet of the same
shade as the silk. The front of the waist
was covered with plaStron made of fine
jet passcmentCrio over black lace At the
neck there was a full rose ruche of pale
pink silk muslin, edged with very narrow
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
THE RAINBOW IN THE SPRAY.
The tide is foul that sweeps about the town

The tide Is foul that sweeps about the town
A yellow, turbid, Disseminating food
OF city refuse mixed, and oil and mud.
But when a ferryboat, big, ugly, brown,
Against the gale Of March comes numbering
down,
The waves she filings to either side are bright
With spray as dazzling in the suns keer
light,
As white, as fair, as pure as snow at dawn.
And in the spindrift from each chopping cres
The colors of the rainbow meet and play.
So in each life, however dull and gray,
There comes some breeze of fortune at its best
Cheering the heart with love or hope or rest
And shining like the rainbow in the spray
j. l.. Heaton in "The Quilting Bee."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
WHEN THE ice GOES OUT
What the Opening of Lake Nav
igation Means to the Nation.
THREE THOUSAND KBBLs SET FREE

Spring Arrives at the Strait Of Maokinac
and Unlocks the Gateway 60 Great
water Highway Passing of the schoon.
er and Coming of the whaleback.
"Ice broke up last night and is going
out of the straits this morning before
westerly wind "
The operator at the Lake Marine
News station in Mackinac City, Mich.
when he sent this message over the wires
the other day caused a greater sensation
than did President Cleveland when he
pressed the electric button which started
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
GENERAL DODGE.
A Friend of Grant win Marshal the Great
Grant Parade,


Nothing could be moro fitting or APP
propriate than that the man selected as
grand marshal of the great parade in
connection with the dedication of the
Grant mausoleum in New York should
be General Grenvillo M. Dodge. In war
and in peace General Dodge was Grants
trusted friend During the Vicksburg
campaign, when the protection of the
exposed flank of Grants army was Of
the utmost Importance, it was Major
General Dodge whom he put on guard.
Many times General Grant spoke of his
valor and trustworthiness, and when he
retired to private life and settled down
in New York city General Dodge be-
came one of his most intimate friends.
After the death of the great soldier and
statesman General Dodge became one of
the most active of all those who sought
to honor the memory of the departed
hero. He was made vice president of the
Grant Monument association and presi
dent of the Grant Birthday association
General Dodge was born in Danvers,
Mass, about G6 years ago. BY his own
efforts he was graduated rs q civil engi-
neer from Norwich university, Vermont.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
Americans are the most inventiy

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth, To them have beer
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
than one-third of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery of moderr
years has been of greater benefit tC
mankind than Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, or hal
done more to relieve pain and suffer
ing. j, w. Vaughn, Of CaAvvn, 40
says: Il have used Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera ana Diarrh9a Remed,
in my family for several years, ans
find it to be the best medicine ! eve
used for cramps in the stomach an6
bowels. For sale by O, N. Nye, Cor
Barnett House; Schlabach's Drug Store
225 N. Market; Il. L. Janson, 200 Tus
carawas st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

Two years ago r. j. Warren, drug
eist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought
a small supply Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy lie sums up the result as
follows; "At that time the goods were
unknown in this section; today Cham
oerlain's Cough Remedy is a house
hold word" II is the same in hun
ireds of communities. Where ever
he good qualities of Chamberlain's
ough Remedy become known the
people will have nothing else. FoI
sale by q. N. Nye, Cor, Barnett House,
Schlabach's Drug Store, 225 N. Market
e. L. Janson, 200 Tuscarawas 81.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
LOVES CHAIN.

The bond that links our souls together.
Will 1t last through stormy weather.
viii it molder and decay
AS the long hours feet awayH
Will it stretch when time divides US,
When dark, weary days have tried usp
If 1t look too poor and slight,
Let us break tho links tonight.
1t was not forged by mortal hands
Or claspod with golden bars or bands.
Save thine and mine, no other eyes
The slender link cen recognize.
In the bright light 1t seems to fade,
And it il hidden in the shade,
While heaven or earth has never heard
Or solemn vow or plighted word.
Yet what no mortal hand could mako
No mortal power can ever break.
What words or vows could never do
No words or vows can mako untrue.
And IL to other hearts unknown
The dearer and the more our own
Because too sacred and divine
For other eyes save thine and mine.
Edward Wilbur Mason in Womankind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

In Harbor Springs, Mich, there is a
large and fiourishing wood toothpick in
dustry. White birch is exclusively used
in the manufacture of the toothpicks,
and about 1900, 900 are burned out
daily.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

The formation of the State of Man
haitian is being discussed in New Yorl
city. The idea is to make the city ano
some contiguous territory into State,
For long years the country has controlled
the city and in taxes draws largely frt m
the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
JAPANESE CHKYsANTHEMUMs.

1.-THE Japanese havo legend to the effect
chat the dewy juices in the heart Of kiku, oi
are the elixir OF life. The
following translation from native poet, a.
tS0Gi Sensi, touches upon this pointl
o bloom of chrysanthcmums,
Fabled of old,
"A fountain of rapture
And sweetness untold
Tho dcwy wine sparlSled
With life in its flame,
And mortalS partaking
Immortal became.
But, TO- there hath opened
wonderful flower,
For Coils love hath blossomed.
Soul life is its dover.
And its petals shall shine
More CnduringThan thine
With their fabulous treasures OF life
giving wine
For fairylund's store.
And its dowdrops shall glow,
And its fragrance shall grow
From more unto more
While the years come and go.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
GENERAL DODGE.

Then he went west, where railroads
were building As early as 1858 he con-
ceived the idea Of building railroad to
the Pacific and made reconnaissance in
that year, crossing the Missouri on a
raft and sleeping in an Indian tepee on
what is now the site of Omaha. 1t was
not until he had seen the civil war
brought to an end and had helped settle
the Indian troubles in the northwest
that he had q chance to begin his chosen
work. In 1866 he resigned his commits
sion and as chief engineer and construct
or built the Pacific railroad. Later on
he took charge of the construction of the
Texas and Pacific railroad.
These two achievements have given
General Dodge civic standing of such
stability that he could almost afford to
have his brilliant military career for.
gotten. He is born leader of men and
no one will dispute his place at the head
of that vast body which ON April 81 will
sweep up New York's magnificent Riv-
erside drive to the great white tomb
where rest the ashes of the nation hero.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
Oldest National rag.

The Oldest national flag in the world
is that of Denmark, which has been in
use since the year 1919.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
Now York Apples In Mexico.

"Choicest varieties of New York
state apples" are advertised in Mexico
City newspapers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
The Envelope City.

Worcester, Mass, turns out more en-
velopes each year than any other city in
the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

The marriage rate in Great Britain,
which has been steadily declining in re.
cent years, is again ON the increase
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
A Modern Instance.

Monsieur-If were rich, would you
love me?
Mademoiselle-I can't say as to that,
but would marry you. Paris Carica-
tura
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15
DR.. VIM. A.iWELCH
Who has been in Canton the past six
weeks, and has permanently located in
Rooms 4, 8 and 8, in the
Central Savings Bank Building.
Where he has handsomely fitted Of
fees, which are splendidly equip
ped for the treatment of
Observation-Disclosures
ChronieDiseaseS

I'D WEI ri will examine, trea.
supply with medi-
cines all persons applying for treatment.
]f you will read the references below, you
will see what DR.. Welch's reputation has
been where he came from, and he comes
Ia Gnnfnn 10 hi,ild fho
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

q tn 12, $40 to 8. and TO 8. Sundays
$50 to 10, and $50 to A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15


the will tell
he believes in regard to
TO WHOM INTERESTS;
DR. W. Wech for the eight and while regret
him
Harrison adjoining
qualifications
people will make mistake calling the doctor at his
n m forming his Respectfully,
d. LTAYL0R, Merchant and
by
answered by patients applying
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-15

Dresses For Her Mother, Sisters and
Bridesmaids -- Even tho Grandmother
Provided FORA Fine Trousseau De-
scribed-The Bridal bouquet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
proe,la


Mav,r,s Office. Town Of Providence. La
,,,nass 1s9---It accordance with act NO:
ia ofthe acts of the General Asseh,n' io. -
the State OF Louisiana. approved July aSt Nv
isea uud the authority yestec III me uy
tbe Rnard Of Aldermen of town o. Efovr
.,Jence Nv ordinance adopted by them on
,june 81. 1897, l. Edward j. Hamley. Mayol
of said town. do Issue this my prociaimhat
.tien. hereby ordering aid cecretins snas
an election be heid>in SAID town on 'ionua5
the gth dav CT August. 1897, FOR 'he put-
nose OF submitting toihe property taX-pay-
ers residing whiting the corpora,e ilhi.s
fi,e ieyylrg OF Il srecial tax oil D mills on the
aollar far lie term OF ten years upon
I'll nronerty. both real and personal Ia ara
NJ tI,e Lake Providence and western kali-
way Co., or its successors. Tor the puiiuIns
at h railroad from Lake Providence I.nninS
west to Bayou Macon or iurther ihrousn
the parish of West Carroll. Saiu saN " "a
collectiIIe upon the completion OF sara
railroad. or in such manner Us MAY oe neAS7
matter prescribed.
The polls will be opened AT me cours
house and remain open within ihe nou "
prescribed by law, and he conducted IN tne
same manner as state elections. -
None but property tax payers ana t.e
duly authorized agents OF non resiue ,!'
owning property within the corporate l.n-
| its of said town will he permitted 10 so.e'
| the authority of representatives OF. hoh
residents 10 be cTecenced by power VI az
| torney from their principals. a
| Given under my hand and oihciai sea- "
the town OF Providence, La, tins zSth oas
OF June, 1897. ,.,vor
| CHAs. Il. EGELLT Secretary.
July Sd, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

AT the meeting of Company ~.
last sunday evening the following
officers were elected: 1st Lieutenant
p II. Long 2nd Lieut., S. B. henno-
DIV: LIST Sergeant, c. E. Seghers; snd'
Sergeant, A. S. Hill Sd Sergeant, l.
E. Pinkston 4th Sergeant, G. e. Bar
wick :; 9Th Sergeant, G. A. Webb; ls'
Corporal, Gus Allen; 2nd Corp +. ~
pittman; 3rd Corp. ". A. Bloun'i
4,h Corp, VS.. Mcguire.
The main object of the election was
10 make Mr.. p. IL. Long Isl lieu'en'
ant, go that in case of Captain 'sea'
promotion by Col. Stephens, lie VII
become Captain of the Company
Mr. Long is said to be tinc command
ing officer, and the company VIII NJ
,lonb. prosper under him. HIS cleo
! ton vas unanimous.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

In the proceedings of the town
council are two petitions asking that
. night marshal be elected, which Is
alright, but when it comes to the same
person siguing the tive petitions as IN
done with every petition gotten up IN
providence, we hardly know what 10
think. II must be disgusting to those
who are TO deal with the matter. NO
doubt Gov. Foatcr also has his opin-
ion of several, whose names appcare'l
on two petitions presented TO him not
Ilopg ago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Hon. Robt. Nicholson. President OF
the Police Jury, and members Z. "A.
Voelker. P. d. Quays and Fl. II. Ora
ham. were in attending a meeting Oh
the honorable Body on wednesday.
There was large amount of business
transacted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

AS predicted. the big picnic given
by the colored people on. Friday last
brought a rain to the second ward tna'
lasted for over two hours. The otner
sections of the parish failed to get on
" a slight sprinkle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

It will be gratifying news 10 tne
MANY friends of Mr.. John X. Keller 10
learn that he has entirely regalned MS
heslth. MIR. Keller has been with MS
sister. Mrs. G. c. Miller at jackson,
La for the past TWO months.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Col. John Dymond, the talented
editor OF the Louisiana Planter, (aud
by the way a paper that should be in
the house of every farmer) will please
accent our thanks for an invitation TO
be present at the Ruston Chautaugua
on "Press Day" We regret that we
could not be there.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Hon. j. E. Raisdell aud Mr.. Phh
McGuire left for Rayyille on Tuesday
morning. where they appeared before
the Teusas Levee Board ON Wednes-
day for the purpose of asking dona-
ton of land from that district TO aid
in building the Lake Providence and
Western Railroad.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Prof. B. F. Dudley is teaching
summer school. Several of the boys
are taking advantage of the chances
and will find it an advantage when
tho term opeus in October.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Assistant U. S. engineer W. 5.
Brown aud his assistants, Messrs. Leo
and Fred Shields, left on Saturday last
for the Biggs levee iu Madison parish.
Capt. Brown has two crews at WORK SO
as 10 finish up as soon as possible ana
get the work advertised and the ievee
started.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

kindly solicit the patronage of the
py,bJic.in my line of assorted Grocer
les. Restaurant and Bakery, next
door to M. LandswOrth' first class
dry goods store. -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

After long extreme dry spell last
ing q month or more, the appreciated
rain came on Sunday last TO cool and
refresh suffering humanity who have
passed through the hottest summer so
far in years. Everybody and. every
thing looked refreshed, and are now
able TO stand another seige.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
TO MY FRIENDS sSDTHErunTIc

llaying purchased the Campbell q
schaze stock of drugs, and since receis-
I'd a complete assortment 81 Drugs
Chemicals, i'erfumery &c, wonia DC
pleased to supply the wants OF The
public. Respectfully.
4. j. FATHERisEE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
YaZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD.

Having overcome the effects of the
high water the Y. 81 Nj. V. X. X. Co., Is
now running all their trains, both day
aud night between Memphis, New Or
leans aud intermediate points.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Hon. j. Z. Ransdell and Mr.. Pnil
Mcclure, two of the live and leading
business men of our town, who are
spending their time and money in the
furtherance of the railroad enterprise
that will do so much for Providence,
should be appreciated by our citizens.
They deserve to succeed, and we hope
that they will reap the benefits which
they hope to realize when We get the
road.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
There Is q Character

To clothes just as distinct as that OF
their wearers-aor does tliat charac-
ter depend OF piice any more than
social position depends on wealth.
Clothes must have a naiiiness-a lock
of comfort, yet q. siyle--Which few
manufacturers can impart.
Money back ifuoi suited.
! Mail orders receive premps aiieu-
lion.
WARNER s. sEARLES co,
yicksburg, Miss.
oh Il.