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SYLLABLE THAT WAS DROWNED.

From the Chicago News They met in the gay, crowded ballroom, When the fiddle and flute and bassooD Gave forth a deliciously mellow,
 A beautiful soul-stirring tune. They danced to the music entrancing, His lips he he'd close to her ear; He praised her fair face and her dancing In tones that no other could hear He poured out his soul in sweet earnest As they gracefully whirled through thN
 maze
 With the music that floated above them He mingled his fair words of praise. At last she looked at him in wonder As they glided along, to the tune To the mellow, the soul-stirring music Of fiddle and flute and bassoon,. And said "Im afraid franl there's ,, ;ss Dlunders The noise when our friend introduced u4 Was fancy, to blame for all this" The scene lost it's beautiful splendor. The music too, ceased to entrance And he scarcely had strength to attend To her seat. when they'd finished thS
 dancei
The age-herald., 1898-01-22
sAvAGEs IN AUSTRALIA.

The aborgines of Australia about the lowest known type of humanity. They are different in appearance from sother dark peoples, for the black of their skin is not a soft, sooty black, but hard and metallic, the color being the only resem- blance they have to what we know as q negro.
 At the close of the last century thers were supposed to be 100000 aborigines in Australia. There are now something less than 100000 and among them are still some cannibals. The men are sad specimens of humanity, being undersiZe, with bushy whiskers and hair, which grows to considS erable length, never kinky, but coarse and tangled. The expression of the face is res pulsfve and the whole countenance coarse and brutal.
 The aborigines have intelligence little beyond that of brutes, and consequently their language and tribal associations haveL always been most primitive. They are not even possessed of curiosity, never have any wars, never perform stirring deedsL ( are not organized and are weak and cowE ardly, also treacherous. It Is said the Aus< tralian aborigines, alone of all savage races, have no idea or conception of as supreme being, of honor or of any kind of, worship. They have no idols or priests.
 The Australian natives are regarded bY the whites as certain weather prophetsS and they have a wonderful instinct WeekA before a flood they will move their ruda habitations to higher ground, and theiR preparations for severe changes in weathef are never amiss. The women do all thd manual labor and are treated with cong tempt. The bill of fare prevailing would not tempt an epicure, as 1t includes Snakesf toads, lizards, ants, beetles and opossunf and kangaroo when the9 can be had.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22
OVERHEARD IN THE SHOP.

From the Chicago News.
 Say, you make me tired" said the wagon wheel.
 "You fellows are always running around" replied the blacksmith; mo wonder you have that tired feeling"
 You're like the bellows" said the wheel full of wind"
 'You've spoke your piece, now run along" remarked the bellows Don't think you re the entire gun store because you happen to be little revolver"
 Then the wagon-tongue spoke up and put an end to the controversy
The age-herald., 1898-01-22
A PROUD FATHER.

"It is perfectly natural that parents should be proud of their children" said thd conductor, after he had finished taking up the tickets, ''but that man in the rear cat is entitled to the championship medal"
 "What's the matter with him?' asked the brakeman.
 Why" replied the conductor "he's s0 proud of that 6-months-old boy of his that he insisted on paying full fare for him.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

friends of the rights of the states. then certainly an act designed to protect in- terstate trains from train robbers will be swallowed. Aside from the theory of state action, everybody else demands the passage of such bill, and certainly a bill can be prepared that will not unwarranta- bly trespass upon the police powers of the states
The age-herald., 1898-01-22
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 Weekly issue-One dollar per inch each insertion. Reading notices, % cents per line.
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A Great Field For Him.

From the Chicago Record.
 "Well, Rockefeller has given a lot more money to the Chicago university, hasn't he?"
 "Yes If President Harper ever loses tho job he has now it won't take him long to get into something else that will pay"
 Flows that?"
 'Think of the sensation he could create as professional hypnotist."
The age-herald., 1898-01-22
A RACE OF IMITATORs.

From the Chicago News. Biggs-Columbus taught the Italians a lesson that they have never forgotten.
 Diggs-What was that?
 Biggs-Old Christopher, you know, made an egg stand.
 Diggs-Yes, so history tells us.
 Biggs-Well, you have doubtless observed that the majority of Italians in this country have either a fruit, peanut or bootblack stand.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

The spelling book era seems to have been late in making it's appearance in the vi- cinity of the police headquarters. Better late than never is a good, though somewhat antquated motto.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

Those Hanna republicans who are insist ing on Charles l.. Kurtz leaving the state of Ohio should bear in mind that they may never be able to get away should those bribery charges be pushed to finish. Ohio has a very large penitentiary.
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The age-herald., 1898-01-22

It might be well for Back Tax Collector Badham to make investigation of the tax question of the burglars syndicate, un- limited. No favoriteism should be shown. If this newly organized industry is not paying it's share of the taxes the courts should take immediate and vigorous action.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

The spelling book has always held a con wide field for operation in Birmingham if distributed in the vicinity of police head quarters.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

Speaker Reed is again showing signs of being the head of the czar syndicate.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

Gen. Grosvernor the lightning caculator may next year be but a relic of history should he be legislated out of congress by a small dose of gerrymander.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

In view of the fact that Madame Ade- lima Patti is now a widow it is not inn probable that she will determine to make another farewell tour.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

"McHannaism" is doing the worst for the mill operatives in New England.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

The burglars syndicate has become the most enterprising of any of the recently organized industrial combinations.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

Tha word ''requistion" was taken up yesterday by the spelling class at police headquarters. The head of the class, still clinging to the new method, spelled it "reckuzishun." Coffee" was the next word and in that, too. the phonetic plan prevailed. The head of the class was again the victor in the contest and the word was spelled "kaughphy." M
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

It would seem that MT. Plowman is to be made the victim of other democrats pa- triotism.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

"Me and Mckinley are running the Cuban question:" is the terse way of putting it by Mark Hanna.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

It was meek and humble in appearance. It was c.aid in homespun, and seemed or doubtful age. Its language was choice and pronunciation perfect. each syllable dis tinctly made. Its interior perfection was out of keeping with it's well-worn exte- rior. It soon commanded admiration and the vast concouIse of b.ue-coated gentle men, as in chorus, asked what it was, and what was it's mission.
 Strengthening tip its warped and greasy back it exclaimed: q am a spelling book and would like to be directed to the head quarters of the police department where I know 1 am needed" The way was cheenful,y shown.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

When great corporations are in search of good locations they naturally take into consideration the question of favorable sur roundings for carrying on business at the least expense and less hindrance. That was the reason, no doubt, the burglars syndicate selected Birmingham. Its mana gers are evidently the posse of great heads and know good thing when they see it-even to a house filled with furniture and two-horse wagon on the outside.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

The Teller resolution in the senate seems more dangerous to the gold senators than all the threats that come from Madrid and Havana.
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

The burglars syndicate promises to be- come a gigantic octopus with head offices prominently located in this city
The age-herald., 1898-01-22

Bob Taylor may have to resort to the use of more rosin.
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industry.

The burglars syndicate is not an infant industry
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
THE Old TIME TuNEEY SHOOT.

WAS the shooting Of turkeys with rifles in
the neighblrhUUd Of New York and tho
larger citi,s of both New York state and
New Jersey. A turkey WAS tethered be-
hind a log so that only Its head and one
or two inches of neck were exposed to the
bullet. The mark was 90 or 100 yards
away, and any one could shoot at "a certain
price per shot, There was "A roaring bon
fire back of the marksman's line, and
usually q stand or booth where drinks
cold and hot were served to the thirsty
public, The sport was merry one, espe-
cially after the good marksmen had inn
bibed enough stimulants to confuse their
aim. The turkeys were cheap in those
days and frequently 80 or 40 shots would
be fired before one struck the bobbing head
and neck of the doomed bird.
Many riflGmen who were tabled to be
dead shots Were barred at these contests OF
else handicapped by additional distance or
double and even treble fees, In both the
eastern and middle states the day was
marked by sleighing parties in which
enormous sleighs drawn by four, six and
even eight horses and carrying from 90 TO
90 guests would mako tho roads musical
with their chatter, song and laughter.
There were also pantOmimo parties and
magic lantern parties, These old sleighs
seem to have gone out of fashion, and the
pantomime has beon perfectly unknown
since the death of George l., Fox. The
toboggan has replaced the sleigh and cha
rade house and church parties have taken
the place of the hot ard stuffy theater and
village hall. The noble custom of New
Years calls which the Dutch carried a.
perfection If not extreme still obtains I'm
some OF the smaller cities ard tnwns NJ the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
A Enmons Hend Mnater.

or Keate, the most famous of all
Eton head masters, the author has much
to say, lnnumerable stories have been
told Of his fiery temper, his peculiar ap-
pearance and his strong faith in the
efficacy of birch rcd, many of them
purely apocryphal.
All the world knows Kinglake's pic
turesque description of the little man
who wore "a fancy dress partly resem-
bling tho costume of Napoleon and
partly that of a widow woman" and
has heard keate's famous comment on
the beatitude: Blessed are the pure
in heart. Mind that. It's your duty to
be pure in heart, II you aIe not pure in
heart, III fog you g. But it would be
a great mistake tu regard KGate as mere
ly an irascible pcdugogue Of eccentric
speech and manners
He did believe il tiogging and when
the occasion arose fiogged Wholesale
witness the famous instance when he
mistook his lists and tlOgged all the
candidates for confirmation also he
could not be induced to trust his boys,
but for all that he was man of gener-
Gus temper aud noble nature, az we'll
as Of indomitable courage, and deserved
well of a school which has certainly al.
ways kept his memory GreeS London
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

mldule states, but Its glory has departed
BY some queer coincidence its fashionable
character was taken away Ivy tn" action Of
the Knickorbocker -Four Hundred Of New
York, who glory most of all in their Hol
land descent. In place Of the decorated
home where lavish hospitality was dis.
pensed to every conner, stranger and friend,
q card basket Is now hung to the door.
knob and district telegraph boy conveys
the visiting card Of every society man.
The French and Spanish mark the day by
parades both military and ecclesiastical
These may be still found in such places as
New Paris in Maine, tho French counties
in Louisiana and the Spanish towns in
New Mexico and Arizona, but the practice,
which was very pretty and attractive, has
degeneratod I'm woeful style.
In some parts Of the country there is a
turnout Of the militia, and in others u
procession of priests and devout worship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

In front .. uho o. 'Gn5 IE1Hy paCkaRes IN
the room, and 1t was with fastidious fin
gers that she united the knots In the
strings around itHnd undid the wrappings.
She arranged them round the room, u half
whimsical look on her face, one on this
chair, one on that "a heap of pencil
sketches, one half done, another but be-
gun, some few finished and framed.
Then she seated herself on a little stool
In their midst, her hands claspod in front
of her knees and looked at them wistfully.
"You," she nodded her little dark head
toward one of them, you were done for
daddy on his birthday. / was II then He
gave me u kiss and said that he never
wished to see finer one"
The gray eyes darkened little. She
went over and caressed the tiny odd sketch
with her childlike hands, then went b0ck
to her seat.
you got me the first prize at school, "
she laughed, with a nod Of her head 60.
ward another of her efforts "and you--
an you came a year after mother died ~
She crossed her feet, and tear fell on her
little buckled slippers. You were done
when Mr. Inchcapc said that ! had GER
/ tainly talent, and wanted to do some
thing big to show him how much" After
little: "And you, firmly, 81 was work
ing at you when John asked me to marry
him. And said, Yes wonder whyY"
On the stairs and up camo firm, heavy
tread-CreHk creak, Creak. The door was
| thrown open.
"Oh, l say, little woman, you haven t
half light What's thisP pshsw l
| should put all that rubbish away-only
makes litter. Where did you pick them
| up? Not half bad, but l never could be
bothered with those mystical arrange
mentS. wouldn't give you a good cigar
| for the whole regiment.
"I'm not sure that want one," with a
tremulous little laugh.
"NoY Well, | don't suppose you do.
| hattcr myself that my wife doesn't smoke
| Give me my cigar case of the mantelpiece,
old lady. came up for it. Better go to
bed. It's all nOnsensr this waiting up for
the old year Or is it the new? / won't
be II minute I'm just going to have @
chat with Wilson. But do clear all this
rubbish away before you go.
He went away, laughing at his own joke.
She put the drawings away, making q
separate journey to the wrapper with each
And as she covered over the last with q
rain of tears, why, oh, why did you not
tell me9" she whispered.
|
Outside the great bells changed noisily
calling to all the city: "One, two, three
four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
eleven, twelve. Dingdong, dngdong
ding ding dingdong."
God bless You merry ladies and merricr
gentlemen \ happy New Year to you all
Black and White.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

ers 90 from one church to another, but in
the majority Of the districts they have
"fantasticals, " "ragamutlins" and "cala-
thumpians. In the eastern cities Of late
years there has been developed new kind
of ragamufllnism, which on account of its
humorous character will probably last
many seasons IL consists in children
putting on masks and ridiculous garments,
forming into little squads and making
"make believe" calls upon the houses of
their respective members The practice
has grown rapidly and in many of the
larger eastern cities Is carried on by thou
sands Of light hearted little folks.
An extraordinary and unpleasant Gus
tom has been developed in New York city
On the last night of the old year n good
natured mob assemblies on Broadway with
Trinity church rs "a focus and thOre at the
stroke Of l2 breaks out into hurricane
of discord with fish horns, mrgaphOnes,
tomtOms, clappers cat calls horse tlddlos
and other Instruments of chaos. The noise
is so great as TO utterly swallow up the
sweet music Of the chimes and can be
heard miles in every direction. In the
German communities schuetZen parties
have become feature of tho day and bring
out small regiments Of genial rifemeh
along with their wives, sweethearts and
children. In many districts there is no
ticeable tendency toward making the day
memorable by athletic sports and con
tests. Last year in more than 80 OF the
large cities of the Union there were Gale
donian games upon an extensive scale
and in nearly every instance the enterprise
was success. If the weather were milo
upon the day, there is no doubt that the
institution would become exceedingly pop
ular
In all the seaports east and west there
Is a hearty celebration of the day by the
ships and steamers lying at the wharf'
or in the harbor. Nearly every craft makes
1t u point to keep open house and botf
officers and engineers make and return
calls from 10 a. III until late hour in the
evening, The ancient KnickerboCker Gus
tom survives in the growing practice o.
mayors and governors holding official re
ceptions upon the day. These are now al
most national in character and seem to bC
enjoyed as much by the public as by the
politicians. WILLIAM +. 5. FALES
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

At st. Petersburg and Moscow, where
New Year is celebrated according to the
rite and calendar of the Greek church, the
iavorto form Of luxury appears to bs
bric-a'brao. Under the protext Of sending
bonbons, men pack the candies in tho most
exquisite caskcts Of SAKE and Sevres porce-
lain, or else in boxes made Of that beauti-
ful enamelod silvorware for which Russian
jewelers. arc so famous. The Russian wo-
man Is, rs rule, careless about her dress.
She Is devoted to hor brio-a- brac, and will
lavish ON a hidoous ivory carving from the
far orient or upon bOnbouniGro of cloi-
some enamel as much rapture and enthu-
slasm as If the treasure were an animate
object. New York Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS,
Special Rates via Pennsylvania Lines Fo
Christmas and New Year.

Special Rates via Pennsylvania Lines For
Christmas and New Year.
Owing to Christmas and New Year
falling on Sunday, and the observar CO
OF those holidays to occur on Monday
as a rule, the annual custom of the
Pennsylvania Lines to grant special
rates will this season cover two extra
days. Excursion tickets may be obtain
ed over these lines December 23, "a, 25,
26, 80 and 81, 1898, and January l and
2, 1899. Tickets for adults will not be
sold at less rate than 25 cents, nor for
children at less than 15 cents. The re-
turn limit on tickets sold at special
rates on the above dates will be Tues
day, January 3, 1899. For special in
formation about rates, time of trains,
etc, please apply to nearest ticket
agent of the Pennsylvania Lines
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
THEY ARE THANKFUL.

The Sisters Of Charity of st. Louis
orphan asylum extend sincere thanks in
behalf of the orphans to all who remem-
bered them on Christmas day. The
generous contributions of turkey, various
refreshments and candies were highly
appreciated and made the day an enjoy
able one. All join in wishing our friends
and benefactOrs happy New Year.
SISTERS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

Not very many years ago boys went
with high piled trays through English
towns on Jan. / crying, God cakes and
pope's ladies" The first of these good
housewives made for their own family
consumption, while for the general public
bakers prepared the pasties in triangular
shape, about half inch thick and filled
with mince meat. Halfpenny ones were
hawked in the streets, but for wealthy
ones God cakes of such richness were com.
pounded that they fetched sovereign in
the market The pope's lady, the origin
of whose name and appearance on New
Years day Is not accounted for is a fat,
sweet little bun, rudoly fashioned in the
form of woman by the bakers chunky
fingers and eaten hot
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
was held on Friday, with intermept in
the Dunkard cemetery near Cairo.

was held on Friday, with interment In
the Dunksrd cemetery near Cairo.
Services we're held 10 the Catholic
church Christmas morning at 8 and 2
o'clock by Father Kunnert and at 10:80
at Maxiuo.
Rev. G.'F. Chenot is holding a series
of meeti rs at st. Peters church uorth
of town, with large attend inoe.
Victor Bissler has sold bis farm and
accepted a position with the Bonnot Co.
In Cantor.
Joseph King returned home Saturday
from Alliance where he had been taking
medic | treat nent.
Charles Frsntz made busni IS trip to
Canton Saturday.
Miss Alice Menegsy of Louisville is
spending the holidays with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Grispon. ;s4ea
Miss Emma Wilson and Mr.. Ed. Kropf,
the successful teachers 10 our schools,
treated each one of thsir pupils to a
pound of candy and a sack Of peanuts
FAIRHoPE.
Royal Grim n, wife and daughter of
Oil City, Pa, are visiting at the home of
Rev. j. A. GriWm. -,es.ssF
| Rev. G. w. Brown closed his series of
meetings at Hartville for few days.
| The Sunday school treat it's scholars
to candy, peanuts and POI corn on Christ.
mas s.Si
An old time belling was held at the
home Of Mrs. Hoffman, the occasion
being the marriage of her daughter Mary
to MIR. Eshleman Of Mog idore.
M. l.. Hutt and wife purchased ar
organ for their children as Christmas
| gift.
Several of Mr.. Frantz's children arc
sick from diphthe'il. Reports say they
are convalsscing.
David Stauffer's grandchildren from
Canton are visiting at this pl CO.
Miss AdelIa Schlott Of Cleveland /,
wishing pt the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. +. j. Schlott.
Rlotz Bros. have purchased a tract O
timb-r from Henry Dillman which they
exp ct to convert into Lumbar due ing tn
winter
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
THE PASSING YEAR.

Stay yet, my friends. a moment shN,-
Stay. for the good old year.
So long companion of our way,
Shakes hands and leaves us here!
oh. stay, Oh stay,
One little hour. and then away!
The kindly year, his liberal hands
Have lavshcd all his store,
And shall we turn from where he stands
Because he gives no more?
Oh stay, oh stay
One grateful hour. and then away!
Even willie we sing he smiles his last
And leaves our sphere behind;
The good old year Is with the past
Oh, be the new az kind!
Oh, stay, oh stay,
One parting strain, and then away!
William Cullen Bryant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
Meant Round Trips, Perhaps.

The Bookman has heard of Scotch
professor who had been advocating the
advantages of athletic exercise. "The
Roman youths" he cried, FUSED to
swim three times across the Tiber be.
fore breakfast.
The Scotch professor, noticing one Of
his auditors grinniug, exclaimed: "Mr.
MoAllister, why do you smileS We shall
be glad to share your amusement"
The canny Scot replied, ~ was just
thinking, sir that the Roman youths
must have left their clothes ON the
wrong bank at the end of their swim. I"