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

kers, but when he was a small boy his
father died, leaving but little property
and large family.
So at the age of 12 years John W.
Leedy, the future governor Of the Sun
flower State, began his up hill fight
with the world in the humble position
of farmland. He was allowed to attend
school short time during the winter,
but his opportunities for getting an ed
ucation were extremely limited. In
1868, when the war was at full swing,
young Leedy was seized with malarial
fever. Many men were leaving Richland
county for the front, and, although he
was only IA years old, he wanted to
wear blue uniform and carry q mus
ket too He would have enlisted, but
his mother prevented this. Nothing
could keep him at home, however, and
when the One Hundred and Sixty-third
Ohio infantry was sent to Join the Army
of the Potomac he went with it. His cous-
in, Captain Jacob M. Leedy, command
ed a company in the regiment and Kept
an eye on him. The young soldier saw
lots of hard fighting at Petersburg and
other places He remained with the reg
iment until the close of the war.
In 1865 he had dTifted to Princeton,
Ind, where he clerked in a store for
three years Then his health broke down,
and he was forced to look for something
less confning. He went to Carlinville,
Ills, in search for work as farm.
hand and one day tramped up to the
place of Squire Gore, who afterward be-
came state auditor of Illinois. Mr.. Gore
gave work to the sick looking young
man, who rapidly recovered his healtl
and became faithful and valuable em
ployee.
After five years of farm work Mr.
Leedy had saved enough money to ge
married and buy farm of his own. HI
moved to Kansas in 1880, locating il
Coffee county, near Leroy. He soon be
came known as breeder Of fine horses
and in few years acquired comfort
able fortune. In 1890 he met with bust
ness reverses, and during the panic o
1898 he went to the wall. He had
beautiful home on the banks of the Neo
sho river, but that, with all the rest o
his property, he turned over to his cred
itors to pay his debts.
In the meantime he had become inter
ested in politics. Previous to 1892 h
had taken no part in the campaigns
voting the Democratic ticket as matte
Of habit, but in that year the Populist
and Democrats of his district nominate,
him for state senator. He went into tn
campaign with a will and made can
vass which surprised even his bes
friends. Up to that time he had neve
made public address, but to his owj
astonishment he found that he coul
make stirring political speech, and tc
day he is reckoned as one Of the bes
orators in the Populist party. He wa
elected to the state senate and was
member Of the legislature when tn
house divided itself into dual organi
zation. In the stirring scenes which fol
lowed Mr. Leedy was a central figure
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Olga Nethersole is beyond question the
greatest English speaking, emotional actress
Of the present day. Everyone who witnesses
the tremendous expenditure of nervous energy
incident to her wonderful performances, re-
alizes the excessive nervous strain and tension
incurred ard the consequent loss Of nerve
force and physical strength. No one, there
fore, Is more capable Of knowing what most
Quickly restores and recuperates loss Of nerv-
Gus energy and POWER than she, and no one is
more competent TO advise those whose nerves
are weak, who ore i'll, out of order or run
down in. nerve or physical strength, jnst how
to be restored TO health and vigor. She tells
everybody to use DIR. Greene's Neryua blood
and nerve remedy, for she knows that this
grand medicine is the best thing in the world
70 make people we'll and strong.
miss Nethersole says :--"l have used Dr..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Ouackery is always discov-
ering remedies which will
act upon the germs of disease
directly and kill them. But
no discovery has ever yet
been approved by doctors
which will cure consump-
ton that way. Germs can
only be killed by making the
body strong enough to over
come them, and the early
use of such a remedy as
SCOTS Emulsion is one of
the helps. In the daily war
fare man keeps up, ne wins
best, who is provided with
the needed strength, such as
Scott's Emulsion supplies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Mr.. McKinley's Chicago organ, the
Times Herald, admits that to construct
protective measure that will yield
Sl00,000,000 more than any previous
tariff law is an undertaking that will
require the highest orderIof genius and
craftsmanship"
Congressman Mcmillan, in an inter
view, declared this to be an impossibility.
He pointed to the results f.the McKin-
ley law in 1890, framed on the very
principle that is now guiding Mr. Ding
ley. at increased the taxes of the peo-
ple," said MI. Mcmillan, "and at the
same time diminished the revenues Of
government" He showed that for the
three years of 1883 1889 and 1890 the
surplus revenue averaged nearly $780,
100000 In 1891, under the first year
of the Mckinley act, the surplus fell to
$26, 900, 900, in 1892 to $l0,0000O0, in
1893 to s2,000,000, while in 1894 the
deficiency was nearly S70,0O0,00O The
net deficiency for the four years of the
Mckinley law was over SS0,000,000
The problem before Mr.. Mckinley and
his Congress to be called in extraordi'
nary session is one likely to be difficult
of solution under their scheme of pro
lection foolishness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
MR. M'KINLEY AND CIVIL SER.
VICE REFORM.


General Grosvenor's denunciation Of
the civil reform law in his speech in the
house the other day, has brought the
merit system into prominence. There
is no doubt quite feeling in favor of
abolishing the whole business. The st.
Louis platform, however, has the follow
ing plank, and it was heartily approved
by President Mckinley:
"The civil service law was placed on
the statute book by the Republican
party, which has always sustained it,
and we renew our repeated declarations
that it shall be thoroughly and honestly
enforced and extended wherever practic-
able"
Grosvenor characterizes the civil SER
vice law as a Conspiracy which has
proved "the greatest power of the
spokesman" law "to pension incompe.
tents" and "humbug." He denies
the statement of the st. Louis platform
that the Republican party passed the
civil service act, and declares that
Pendleton and the Democrats introduced
this "patent medicine" into our govern
ment. While Senator Pendleton in.
troduced the measure originally, 1t was
modified and changed until it suited
Republicans, who then voted for and
deserve the credit for passing the bill.
Major Mckinley, in Congress, always
stood by the civil service law and on
April "a, 1890, when motion was pend
ing to strike out an appropriation for
the execution of the civil service law, he
opposed the motion, saying:
"Look at our situation today. When
the Republican party has full control Of
all the branches of the government, it i;
proposed to annul this law of ours by
withholding appropriations for its execu
ton, when for four years under Dem
orratic administration nobody on thii
side of the house had the temerity t
rise in his place and make a motion
similar to the one now pending for tht
notification of the law. We thought i
was good then, good enough for Dem
ocratic administration; and / say to m.
Republican associates it is good enougl
for Republican administration; it !
good and wholesome for the whole coun
try. II the law is not administered il
letter and spirit impartially, the Pres
dent can and will supply the remed )
The Republican party must take no ste
backward. The merit system is here an
it is here to stay; and we may just q
we'll understand and accept it now, an
give our attention to correcting abuses
if any exist, and improving the la
| wherever it can be done to the advar
] tage of the public service"
r The platform and his previous recor
q fully commit President Mckinley to th
civil service law. 1t is evident thi
many Republicans favor repeal, and a
effort may be made in Congress to brir
it about.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy and
have found 1t q most strengthening and in
vigoratng tonic and restorative. When weak,
tired, nervous or run down, or when | cannot
eat or sleep well, l have found 1t a sure re-
storer of energy and strength to the body"
If you feel weak, tired, nervous, irritable and
neryeless, il you do not eat or sleep well, II
you wake tired mornings, with duh feeling
head, no appetite, tired and without energy or
ambition to work, if you have headache,
neuralgia, rheumatism, female complaints or
liver and kidney disease, get at once this great
restorative, DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. 1t will surely make you well.
DIR. Greene's Cathartic Pills are the most
perfect pills for biousness and constipation.
DR.. Greene, 80 West l4th St., New York City,
the successful physician in curing nervous
and chronic diseases, can be consulted free,
personally or by letter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Is it any wonder that in these days of
suffering ard hardship among the Ameri.
can people one hears Of complaints of
"the decadence of government ?"
During these terrible periods OF de-
preston and stagnation, we see, strange
to tell, enormous aggregation OF forms
of wealth" going on without Interrupt
ton. We also see the power of this
wealth to control elections and so run
the government in their own interest
rather than in the line of justice and
looking to the welfare of the people. Is
not all this only another evidence that
"might makes rightP" No slave drivers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

He is a poor man now and had to bor-
row money to pay the expenses of his
recent campaign, While running for
governor he was living with his family
in a cottage which he rented for $50 a
month. His antagonism toward rail
roads and corporations has been widely
advertised.
Governor Leedy has an interesting
family, consisting of his wife, two bright
daughters and son. Mrs. Leedy was
Miss Sarah j. Boyd of Frederickstown,
Ills. She is woman Of refinement and
culture, but cares little for society, Miss
Clara Leedy, her eldest daughter, is a
young woman Of 10, graduate of the
lie Roy High school and an accomplished
musician. Miss Alice, l6, and John W,
Leedy, Jr,, years old, are both prom
ising children S. @. SCHENCK.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

"trust" by agreeing to sell all their
product to union corporated joint
stock association. The latter was com.
posed of and its directors were elected
by the manufacturers. The arrange
ment vas that the association should
buy the salt from the manufacturers and
sell it to the public, thus preventing
competition. The court held the com.
bination was void and refused to en-
join one of the parties from breaking
his contract with the association. Other
decisions in other States of the same
character could be kited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Z}. & 3.
so inch brOadCIOth,
75C a yard

these fine Broadcloths possess
every feature of goods suitable for
tailor suits and general wear, in
such an extraordinary degree, price
considered. that they're unquestion-
ably remarkable and unusual value
: twilled back, smooth face, high
finish, will not rub up on the sur
almost yard and half wide
in a wonderful color range, 30
different shades, and black.
Broadcloth for less-5O inches
wide, 50c-and six other lines rang
ing to $3.50 q yard-all splendid
goods, less priced-we'll be glad tc
send samples oI the whole collection
if you're interested-but all means
make special effort to see these al
75c yard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Governor Bushnel's surrender to
Hanna has been as graceful as could be
expected under the circumstances. 1t
was no doubt hard to do, but there was
no escape. The Governor could not
afford to get up row with the McKin'
ley administration and tear the q. o. P
to tatters and lose his own re election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Relief In Six Rours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
This new remedy is great surprise on
account OF It's 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 II almost
Immediately. II You want quick relief
and cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Durbin, Wright ~ Co., DRUGGISTS, Csn-
ton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

whip could ever compare with that
power of money monopoly in shape of
trusts and combines that coerces by
starvation. Negro slavery in the old
form is gone, but white slavery, under
a moneyed oligarchy, is tiourishng like
green bay tree.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

The correct opinion is that trusts and
confines are illegal and void, because
they are monopolies and combinations
in restraint of trade. In this way trusts
enoroach upon the legal rights Of others.
In the State of Ohio near twenty years
ago many sale manufacturers formed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Thursday, March iith, 1897,

at one o'clock p. m, on the premises, in the Sixth
ward OF Canton, Ohio, near the South Market
street bridge. the folowiIg described real estate
being lots Nos 80 and 81, in Michael Saryers 3rd
addition TO the city of Canton. Now known In
being lots Nos Sil7 and S4ls. For plat Of said
lots see plat book No. 2, page 49, of Stark County
plat Records. Lot No. SAT- appraised at $500. 90 +;
third cash, balance la one and two years from day
OF sale with interest at six per cent and mortgage
security, HENRY HARBEHT,
Administrator Of Catharine b. lstler,
deceased
JOHN II. spoNsELLEE. Atty. fSst,woI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
A FARMER GOVERNOR
THE NEW EXECUTIVE OF KANSAS is
AN INTERESTING CHARACTER.

His Opposition TO Corporations and Pro-
nounced Ideas Have Given Him Ma
tIonal Reputation In Short Time-Made
Fortune and Lost 1t.
Perhaps the most talked about Of all
ihe new western governors is John W.
Leedy, the Populist chief executive Of
Kansas. Governor Leedy is an original
character, and his career so far has been
a most interesting one. He was born in
Richland county, o., about AZ years
ago. His parents were thrifty Dun
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

1t is suggested that senator-that-is'to'
be Hanna, being man of ariiuence and
business in case OF the Mckinley tariff
failing to raise the required revenue,
might make up the deficit from his own
pocket and the treasury OF the Republi.
can party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

The financial question was the princi,
pal issue in the last campaign, and
though free silver did not win, the result
was by no means discouraging and the
issue is lot dead.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Farm For Rent.

One of the best farms in 0snaburg township,
known as the Jacob Walker Farm. situated Ia
miles west of Paris, on the State Road. For par
tieulars enquire on premises, or No. 90 Told mum
WV LEWIS WALKER.
GEORGE TRUMP,
f2sow Executors
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Boggs d B~hl,
ALLEGHENY, PA.
Farms For Sale.

For sale cheap two (2l valuable farms, within
three miles of Canton. For particulars inquire Of
LOUIS A. l0ICHOT, Assignee,
flltf No. ll2 N. Market ST., Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Notice of Appointment. A
Assignment of Caroline Freeze.

Assignment Of Caroline Freeze.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust. for the benefit OF
the creditors of Caroline Freeze. Of Stark county,
Ohio. All persons indebted TO said assignor VII
make immediate payment and creditors will pre-
sent their claims, according to law, duly authenti-
Gated TO the undersigned, for allowance
Dated this 18th day of February A. ID. 1887.
TH0S. w. LEAHY,
fl8gt w25dt Assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

High tariff doctors claim that all the
cheapening brought about by improved
machinery is the result of tariff duties,
What nonsensel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
new wash goods.

300 styles Fine French Organdies,
25c, 30c, Csc a yard-30O different
styIes-no two alike. 400 styles
Irish Dimities, zoe, Csc a yard
please don't take the idea that we
bought so many just for colossal
effect-the best makers produced
MORE CHOICE kinds this year
than ever-it was choice goods we
were after-all the choicest kinds
and the goods are here to show we
got them-fne, sheer fabrics, in
dainty, beautiful colorings, such as
only the worlds most skillful textile
artists can design and produce.
No trouble to send samples
they'll bring us more business every
time they're seen.
New Wash Goods, &c to s1.25.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Senator Foraker now may realize that
he is not Governor nor yet President
elect.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04
Administrators Sale OF
Real Estate.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court OF
Stark county, Ohio. the undersigned will offer al
public auction, on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

1t shows that the way to open the
steel mills was to smash the trust. There
are other trusts that ought to be
smashed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

"Just to think that John Sherman
should be succeeded by Mark Hanna" "
says an exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-04

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Awrrd.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

them in. Yacht and Cut Brim, in assorted colors. Take your choice.
 Mems Straw Hats-The largest assort- ment ever shown-14 cts, 19 cts 25 cts, S9 cts 49 cts, 75 cts, and $1. Look at our
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

tons, patent elastic waist-band, sewed with Belfast linnen, warranted not to rip. Boys Suits-Long Pants, at $2.50,
 $3, $3.50, S4, $5, S6, $7, s, $9 and s1O Be
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Note these prices: Childrens' Straw Sailor-14 cts, 19cts 23 cts, 35 cts, 43 cts, Acts. Look at the Childrens Fine Milan Sailors. Boys Straw Hats-14cts, 19 cts, 23 cts, 25 cts, 39 cts, 49 cts. We have got
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

to style, fit and fabric in gray serges, clay wors;eds. round and square-cut sacks, black and fancy cheviot. brown plaids. We show this season a most de- alra ble suit at S10 than ever shown be fore. Fine fabrics, such as blue and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

crystal cloth, diagonals, imported tweeds,
 Bamockbum cheviots and o-herse too numerous to mention. Such suits as we are selling at SIS cannot be found in any other house. except at a merchant tailor establishment at about double Lhe price from ours. These suits are glove-fitting
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

out s1 stiff hat; it will be an agreeable surprise to you. We have all the latest
 shapes and blocks in stiff at $1.50 $2 and $3. If you desire the Imperial, Knox or Stetson, we have got them in the very
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

back blue and black serges, in full suit size from B to 48 also in serge and stout
 sacks and cuI,taways, in tweeds, ker- seys light and fancy cheviots; $15 rep resenl.s our legant line of tailor-made suits in all well-known patterns, in plain
 and fancy fabrics, worsted, Thibet and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

latest shapes and styles in straw, are now here; light in weight and lighter than ever in price. Our assortment in stiff are ready for your selection. Look at
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

and perfect, and made out of imported fabrics, such as Globe worsteds, pin- check worsteds, crepe cloth, vicurns. Call and see them before you place your order with your Eailor We will surely please you in every instance, and will save you money.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

silk ties, 10, 15, 25 cents. Club ties, wash able, 5, 10 and 15 cents; shield bows wash able, 8, 5, 10 and 15 cents; band bows washa ble, 5, 10 and 15 cents. Handker- chiefs, an elegant line, 5, 10, 15 20 and 20
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Shirt Waists, detachable buttons, 35 cts, and 49 cts unlaundered; 50 cts and 60 cts laundered. Blouse Waists, white and
 coloreiA 35 cts. 45 cts, 50 cts, 60 cts, 75 cts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

S1 hat in curl or yacht brim. Don't fail to look at that hobby English Straw Hat, at $1, fully worth $1.5O. You will be de- lighted at that light weight. Stylish $1.50 Straw Hat, any shape you desire. Knoxs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

shirts, with collars, 19 cents, 23 cents, 35 cents, AT cents 75 cents and 99 cents. Negligee shirts, without collars, 49 cents, 75 cents, 99 cerlts and $1. A full line of the celebrated Manhatta shir,, all sizes and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

shies, hob-naih and Creedmores, bro gans arrd a general sentiment, at 99 cents, SIPS, $1.60, and s1.9S, s2 and $2.50, 8, $S. 50 and A. Mems nSIAlifiers, black and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

and SS cts. Boys Linnen and Duck Knee Pants, 10 cts, 25 cts, 35 cts and 49 cts. Crack-a-Jack Knee Pants, double seams, doub bIs seat and knees, rivited but
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

black serges, light and dark gray serges,
 brown plaid mixtures, Tffibet cloth, and some hobby effects in fancy worsteds, all new and choice patterns and up-to- date styles. Our SIP suits are the ordin- ary read-made but have bsen made es- pecially for us, consisting in skeleton
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Fauntleroy and Middy Suits, s1, $1.25; s.5o, $2, s2-5O, 8. sS.5O. s4, $5, se Child rens' Double Breasted Reefer Suits, 95 cts, $1.25, s1.45, s1.50, g. Union Patent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Mote our prices: Mems tan shoes in lace and congress all styles in all colors, ox- blood, chocolate, green, Night and dark rusett, in calf, titan willow calf, vici
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

49 cents, 75 cents and $1 Balbriggan socks, cerlss, cents, 10 cents, 121a cents,
 15 csnts, 20 cents and 25 cents. The latest novelties in silk neckwear, all silk scarfs and four-in-hand 23 anid 4S cents; club
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Read our prices, look at our window display. Merino undershirts, 10 cents; gauge shirts, co1ored and white, 15 cents and IS ceri,s; Balbriggan shirts, 23 cents,
 35 cents, 49 cents and 75 cents; negigee
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

kid. from B to B last, at $1.6O, s2 and $2.5o, 8. $350 and s4. Mems sumner shoes in kangaroo, vici kid, colt skin and light calf, corylovan, patient leather, enamel
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

styles white shirts unlaudrled, B cenlts,
 49 cents, 73 cents, white shirts laundried 49 cents, 75 cents and $1. Sweaters to fis everybody at 23 cents, 35 cents, 40 cents, 49 cents, 75 cents and $1. Night shirts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

,Men's Suit, black cheviot, at $3.50 fully worth $5. An elegant line of blue and black clay worsted, fancy and black cheviots and mixed casimers, elegant fitting, your choice at $5. A choice se- lection consisting in fancy casss mers, black and mixed cheviots, all sizes, $6.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

tan, 99 cents. $1.25 s1.50 and S2; low quarter shoes. Oxford ties, Prince AL berr, from $1-5o to $3. A full line of ten- his and gymnasium shoes -s-~~~, ..
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-08

Chldrens' Double Breasted Suits at s5 cts, s1.25 s145, s1.5o. g, $2.5o, $3. $4, s5. Blouse Wash Suits at 43 cts. 45 cts, 49 cts, 50 cts, 60 cts 75 cts, 95 cts, $1, $1.25