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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Millions to Catholic Institutions.

New YORK, July 15.--The will of Mrs.
Mary Johnson, VINO died on March 10.
1897, leaving property valued at over
SO, 900, 900, nearly all Of which she be.
Iueathed to Roman Catholic institu-
tlons and churches, was admitted to
probate by Surrogate Varnum. The
will was contested by several relatives
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Notice to Contractors.

The Board of Education of Washington
township, Stark county, Ohio, will receive
sealed BIDS for the erection of brick school
house in sub district No. 10.
Said bids must be filed with the townsbip
clerk by IL O'Clock, July %, 1899.
Specifications can be seen at the onlce of
the township clerk.
All bids must be made in accordance with
section 1898 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio
The board reserves the right TO reject any
or all bids.
G.E, LOZER, Clerk,
Freeburg, Ohio. 23hwsw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
ROSE VISITED THE PRESIDENT.
Admitted Stories of Friction In Samoa
Were Exaggerated.

Were Exaggerated.
WASHINGTON, July 15.--Herr Rose,
the German ex-consul general to Sa.
moa, who is passing through the city
enroute to Germany, paid his respects
to the president. He was presented by
Secretary Hay. Herr Rose has Just re-
turned from Samoa. He said that the
friction alleged to have existed in Sa-
moa between the Germans on the one
hand and the Americans and English
ON the other was very much ,exagger-
ated.
But every vestige of friction he said,
had disappeared with the appearance of
the commissioners representing the par
ties to the tri-partite agreement. The
arrangement which they made, he
thinks, promises tobe perfectly satisfac-
tory. .......
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Dixon Given tho Decision.

CHICAGO, July l5.-George DlxoI
was given the decision over Eddie San
try in their six,round bout at tho Dear
born Athletic club. sa2hYA i ,:rs-m
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Lady snIisbury netter.

LONDON, July 15.--Lady Salisbury,
who has been suffering from paralytic
attack, was much better. ..s,44G MA,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
FATAL FIGHT IN TEXAS.
One Killed and Two Dangerously Hur
In Bowie County.

In Bowie County,
TExARKANA, Tex, July 15.-News OF
a fatal fight with rifles was received
from New Boston, Tex, the county seat
Of Bowie county, during which Ira
Smith was killed and Will Hayes, w.
H. Hart, merchant, and Joseph Man.
ming, lawyer, were fatally injured.
The trouble was said to have been
over q barbed wire fence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Want Shafter Retained In Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, July l5.-Major Gen
eral Shafter will have reached the age
limit in about three months and it was
said his friends were working quietly,
but nevertheless energetioally, to secure
his retention i'll the service a few years
longer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Alger to Visit the Hobarts.

WASHINGTON, July l5.--Secretary AL
ger took train for Loug Branch, where
he and Mrs. Alger will remain over
Sunday as the guests of Vice President
and Mrs. Hobart. Mrs, Alger. who has
been visiting friends in Philadelphia,
Joined the secretary in that citv.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18

H'oR sALE-Carriages, Wagons and Bug
n gies, wholesale and retail. largest
stock and lowest prices ever offered in Stark
county. Come and see us and be convinced
y, few secondhand jobs cheap.
CANTON VEHICLE CO.,
200 TO 2l9 South Cherry Street,
mArS4fUO cDDosite Danpemiller's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18

:" ANTED-Girl for housework Must
give reference. Inquire at 9lo North
walnut street, or address WE. Young, Can
ton, Ohio. 2S6wsw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18
Assignee's Sale OF Real
Estate.

In pursuance of an order Of tho Probate
Court of Stark County, Ohio, / wtll offer for
sale, at public sale, on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18

The News-Democrat is the peoples
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-07-18

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The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Emneror Rebukes Woman

A curious relic of bygone days may be seen on a house i'll Berlin. Two blacksmiths lived opposite each other in that city whose trade rivalry became the talk of the neighborhood. One day, the Emperor, William l., who was fond of going about the city disguised as a farmer, in order to feel the pulse of the people," rode up to the door of one of the blacksmiths to have his horses shoe fastened. A daughter of the rival blacksmith, to show her contempt for this customer, put out her tongue and distorted her face with a horrible grin. The Emperor called together the wood carvers of the city and offered prize for the most hideous face of woman they could devise, and when he had se- lected the most ugly specimen produced -one with a tongue lolling out of its wooden mouth-he rode over with 1t to the blacksmith's shop. There, to the consternation of the young woman, he ordered that fury's head nailed over the door as a warning against petty spite.- Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Leaving It to the Jury.

A story is told of a judge who up to his death sat On the crown side on the South Wales circuit. Counsel for the defense once asked leave to address the jury in Welsh, and, the case being a simple one. permission was given with out demur He said but very few words; the judge also did not think much comment was necessary, but was somewhat startled by prompt verdict of aoquittal.
 "What was it," he afterward in- quired, "that counsel said to the jury?"
 "Oh, he just said: This case, gentle. men, lies in nutshell. You see your selves exactly how it stands The judge is an Englishman, the prosecuting coun- sel is an Englishman, the complainant is an Englishman. But you are Welsh, and 1 am Welsh, and the prisoner is Welsh. Need say more? leave it all co you. D
 The judge did not allow the expert ment to be repeated of addresses to the jury in a vernacular which he did not understand.-London Mail.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
4 Literary Coincidence.

Plagiarism is literary crime the charge of which should not be made too freely, especially where very eminent person is concerned. Retentive memo ries seem to be responsible for much that in an outburst of indignant emo- tion we would lay to plagiarism. This, however, can hardly explain the follow ing, which can merely be called re- markable coincidence. We have never heard that the genial autocrat, Oliver Wendell Holmes, was ever accused ot stealing from Whittier, nor do we ever remember that any one has said that the Quaker poet borrowed from the phy- sician. Nor do the circumstances of the present case raise either issue.
 We picked up the other day at sec- ond hand bookstore copy of The At. lantic Monthly of January. 1870. In 1t we found that the two eminent poets above mentioned while writing on total ly different themes gave two lines that are strikingly alike. MT Whittier's Is "Never by lover my lips be kissed, and Dr. Holmes wrote, Lips that lover has never kissed '' It is rather an ex- traordinary coincidence, as we have said. How curiously and scientifically and mystically the doctor must have explain ed it all if his attention were ever call ed to itl-New York Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Striking a Balance.

The fact that so many great men are small of stature has often been con- mented upon by historians and news paper writers. For some reason 1t is equally true that in the public mind greatness of achievement and intellec- tual superiority are frequently SUD- posed to be fittingly embodied in a large frame. The diversity has often given rise to expressions of astOnish- ment, but perhaps in no case in such an original way as at the state funeral of the late General -, who was a man of insignificant physique.
 ''Is that all the size he wasp inquired a stranger of one of the officers who was taking part in the obsequies.
 "Yes," replied the officer gravely; "what you see before you is all that was mortal of the great general"
 The stranger looked earnestly at the calm face for a time, as if meditating on some of the dead mans great deeds; then he looked up at the officer he had been questioning, and exclaimed:
 Gracious! what a whOOping per centage of him must have been immor- talr7Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Shooting Dreams.

A writer speaks of the persistent pe- culiarity in his dreams of not being able, after game was sighted, to fire the gun, and has often wondered if this happens with other dreamers. My own experience coincides with his, and l think may be too general to be peculiar.
 An older brother, however, once had different experience. The gun of our earlier boyhood days was an old flint lock queen S arm that had the power to shoot off a tree top and an almost equal reverse force. It was the idol as well as the terror of our young lives, and was carried over the New Hampshire hills with heroic feelings.
 One night, in the stiffness of the later hours, there was tremendous jar in our sleeping room, as if a heavy body had been violently thrown down. Pater- familias, aroused by the shock. came rushing in just as my brother. in a semisomnolent condition, was slowly gathering himself up from the floor to regain his place in bed, from which he had dropped moment before. Father exclaimed, "Bill, what is the matter?" to which Bill drowsily replied, "{ dreamed fired the oldgun and it kicked me out of bed" It was emphatic enough to him to be peculiar,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
The RuIing Passfnn.

A celebrated musical critic was re- gently married in church, and after the cersmony, as the wedding procession marched down the aisle, the organist played the wedding march from "Lo- hengrin." When near the door, the bridegroom stopped in the march and addressed the wondering assembly thus "I know am committing a breach of etiquette as we'll as propriety in do- ing this, but am not to blame. It is my mental organization which has be- come ineffabiy sensitive by reason of the critical nature of my duties"
 Then he drew from the pocket of his dress coat we'll thumbed copy of the score of "Lohengrin. Opening it at the march, he went over to the organist and said:
 "What offended my ear was the fact that in the seventeenth bar of the da capo passage you flatted very badly, and in the andante movement you sIurred the appoggiatura. Now" put ting his finger upon the passage, "let us try that again..
 Once more the organ pealed forth, and this time the player, conscious that the great critic was listening to him, accomplished his duty with credit to himself and to the great satisfaction of the critic. Pick Me Up.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
M0lhePry Sellers.

One day while Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner were walking together they happened to begin dis cussion of the modern novel, and one or the other suggested that it might be a good plan to burlesque it. Later while journeying together to Boston this sug- gestion took definite shape, and on their return the work was begun, one author writing a chapter, the other taking up the threads of the story the next day, and both critically examining the result each evening and asking the opinions of their wives as to the success of each stage of the undertaking. Finally they collected all the manuscript, of which there was too great a quantity, and jointly condensed it. It was owing to a suggestion by Mir. Warner that the chief character in the tale was called Colonel Eschol Sellers, and it is a fact that the man whose name was taken a man supposed to be long dead-made a fiery demand for satisfaction, visiting Hartford for that purpose. In later edi- tions of the story the name "Esohol" was changed to Mulberry"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Postal Joke.

A west sider recently approached a certain postoffice official. His face was serious; so was his voice.
 Say" he said, 1T don't think it. right for you to make your letter car riers do double duty"
 "What do you mean?" exclaimed the official.
 "Why, we've got a carrier over our way who is at it day aad night"
 "At whatf,
 "Why, he carries mails all day. and then has an extra male to carry at night
 The official looked puzzled.
 "That's queer, he said. "I'll inquire into it." Then his face frightened up. "Hold on," he cried. "What does that night mail weigh?"
 "About nine pounds" said the citi- zen with hoarse chuckle.
 The official grinned.
 "Guess he'll have to stand it," he said. "It's just a short route, you know. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
SandY,s Criticisms.

A young Scotchman went to Lon don school of music, where he learned to play the violonoello fairly we'll.
 On his return to his native village he gathered his friends together to hear his new instrument.
 When he had played one or two tunes he looked up expectantly.
 After a slight pause his old grandfa- ther spoke.
 "Eh, maun' he said, "it'sa maircy there's na smell wi itr'-ljverpooi Mercury.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Geuerous SouI.

Mrs. Wiggins-John, what on earth are you saving up all those old broken bottles for? Why don't you have the girl dump them into the garbage can?
 Mir. Wiggins-ThOse, my dear, are for charity. I got to talking to the glass eater in one of the museums the other day, and he told me that he had hard work keeping body and soul together on his salary, so I'm going to give him a basketful of that stuff for a Christmas present.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Golden Silence.

A man who once met Ralph Waldo Emerson at the house of friend tells of the characteristic way in which the Concord philosopher blunted the edge of a compliment.
 "Oh, Mir. Emerson" said a young woman of the party, "it must be so de- lightful to know that people all over the country are grateful for the things you have saidr'
 Thank you," said Emerson slowly; ''but it is for some of the things I have not said that I feel most grateful."- Youths Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
REWARD OF SEQ, 900 OFFERED.

A wealthy lady recently lost a satchel containing jewels worth $l50,OOO, and now offers a reward Of $20, 900 cash to the finder. The loss of health Is far more serious than the loss of jewels, and yet 1t can be recov- cred without paying big rewards. A little money invested in HOstetter's Stomach Bitters will restore strength to the weak, purify the blood, establish regularity of the bowels and help the stomach to prop erly digest the food taken into it.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
TRY ALIENS FooT-EAsE

A powder to be shaken in the shoes: At this season of the year your feet feel swollen, nervous and uncomfortable. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t rests and comforts makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Re lieves corns and buniOns of all pain and is acertain cure for Chilblains, Sweating damp or frosted feet. Wehave over thirty thOus- and testimonials. Try ittOday. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen $. Olm- sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Unc1e Josh's Theory.

Nephew from the city)-Why do you have those lightning rods on your house and barn, Uncle Josh? Don't you know the theory that they afford protection has long since been exploded?
 Uncle Josh-Wall, 1 kin tell you they dew act as perteckters, the'ry or no the'ry.
 Nephew-Do you mean to tell me you believe they protect you from light ming?
 Uncle Josh-Mebby not, young'un; mebby not, but they perteckt me frum them pesky nghtnin'-rod peddlers.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

 and was able to do nearly all my own work. continued the use of your medi- cine, and feel that l owe my recovery to you. cannot thank you enough foryour advice and your wonderful medicine. Any one doubting my statement may write to me and will gladly answer all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep water, Mo.
 Letters like the foregoing, con- stantly being received, contribute not little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs. Pinkham that her medicine and counsel are assisting women to bear their heavy burdens.
 Mrs. Pinkham's addressis Lynn, Mass. All suffering women are invited to write to her for advice, which will be given without charge. It is an ex- perienced woman's advice towomen.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Rough on the solons.

It was in Maine that an outspoken parson of the old school prayed: 70 Lord, have compassion on our bewilder- ed representatives and senators. They have been sitting and sitting and have matched nothing. O Lord, let them arise from their nests and go home and all the praise shall be thine"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

It costs sG25 a year to keep up the gilded coach of the lord mayor of Lon- don. It weighs four tons and was built in l757, long before carriage springs were in general use. The body hangs on four straps
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Comparing Notes.

"My family can't help feeling lit tie proud of having been carried over by the Mayfower, said the young wo- man who was visiting in Chicago.
 ''Is that so?'' answered the young man interestedIy. "None of our folks ever went into the florist business. What brought us through was wheat. !"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Saved Her Conscience.

"What do you think of your new neighbors?" asked the hostess of the sweet old lady who was calling.
 You know that never speak un- kindly of any one. I have nothing to say of her; but will say of her husband that I feel very, very sorry for him."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
MRS. PINKHAM'S ADVICE.
What Mrs. Nell Hurst has to Say
 About It.

DEAR MRS. PNKHAM:-WhenI wrote to you had not been we'll for five years; had doctored all the time but got no better. l had womb trouble very bad. My womb pressed backward, causing piles. I was in such misery I could scarcely walk across the floor. Men struation was irregular and too pro-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Winning Way.

Algy-Well, old boy, I've just touched Reggy for another tener.
 Chappie-What! And got 1t? How on earth do you do it?
 Algy-Oh, it's very easy. I just casu- ally mention his resemblance to the Prince of Wales.-Tid-Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l.o
 TTrrAS COrNTN So.

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, doing business in the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CatarTh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this eth day of December, A. D. 1886. { A. w. GLEASON, ! SEAL Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F.J. CHENEY X CO, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Poor Shot.

Don't be too hard on him now" re- marked one club man to another, "he assures me in the most positive manner that he always aims to tell the truth"
 'Well, I'll be charitable, but if that fellow always aims to tell the truth, l just want to say that he's worse shot than any Spaniard that ever went to war"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
In to Date.

"No," said the positive girl, "1 will never tie myself down to one man."
 Perhaps" he replied, sarcastically, eff I organize syndicate you will con- slider our offer."-Good Housekeeping.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Henry Peck-It's curious that in se- lecting war jewelry men favored cart ridges and women swords.
 Mrs. Henry Peck-Not at all! The sword is the weapon of command-The Jewellers Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

When coming to San Francisco go to Brooklyn Hotel, 208--2l2 Bush Street. Am- erican or European plan. Room and board $1.O0 to $1.50 per day; rooms 50 cents to $l.OO per day; single meals p cents. Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
One Drawback.

''I have splendid ear for music. said the complacent young man.
 "Yes, answered Miss Cayenne re- gretfully, ''but you don't sing with your ear Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Trihing that Costs.

There is a way of trifiing that costs heap of money. Neglect rheumatism and 1t may put one on crutches, with loss of time and money. St. Jacobs Oil will cure it surely, right away.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
His Conuudrum.

Merry Andrew-Can you tell me the difference between a man and a mon. key?
 Busy Man-How much do you weigh Merry Andrew-A hundred and forty. eight pounds.
 Busy Man-A hundred and forty. eight? I weigh 163. The difference is just fifteen pounds.-Cleveland Leader
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
The RfddIe Solved.

Little Marie-I know what 1Sk in a 'gagement ring means.
 What?
 Little Marie-The kisses it takes to get engaged.-Jewelers' Weekly.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

fuse, was also troubled with leucorrhea. I had given up all hopes of getting well; everybody thought I had
 consumption.
 After taking . five bottles of
 Lydia E. Pink
 hams Vegeta-
 ble Compound,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Sudden Turn.

By sudden turn we may give twist and bring on lumbago. By plompt use of St. Jacobs Oil the twist lets go and the muscle become straight and strong
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
His EnviabIe Lot.

MT. Pitt-Since your friend Blinkins married Miss Bonds he has been lead ing the life of dog.
 MT. Penn-Pm sorry for him.
 "I'm not.
 "Don't you sympathize with him?' "Not at all He has nothing to do but eat, sleep and amuse himself. It's the life of pet pug dog he leads "- Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

The cod fisheries of Newfoundland have been followed for nearly 400 years. They greatly exceed those of any other country in the world The average ex- port of cod is about 1850, 900 cwt. per annum.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

She (with a sigh)-I see that Miss As tor is to marry q duke.
 He-Oh, we'll. I wouldn't waste any sympathy on her. Who knows? She may love him.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
of the Same Piece.

''What did pr. Dingus say about these insanity tests with the thumb?'
 "He said they were only another form of insanity
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Oueer PostaI Statistics,

On an average every Berliner re- ceives 1O8 letters year and writes 1S8. Hamburgers come next. They receive 80 and write 90.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

A writer says sleep is conducive to beauty. Perhaps it is, but we have seen some rather homely policemen. never theless.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11

Figures have been collected in q suburb of Berlin showing tbat II per cent of all the children work two to three ho1rs at home before school hours
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
The Difference.

"After all, what's the difference be- tween fame and notoriety"
 "When the crowds see famous man approaching they whisper, Here he comes,' but when the notorious man ap- pears they say, Get on to 'imr"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
A Good Sign.

"By George! there Is an office holder who must really be an honest man."
 'Why do you think he is honestY"
 "There Is no talk of running him for a second term in order that he may be vindicated. d."-Cleveland Leader.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Subtle.

What nickname" said one chum to another as they walked down the ave nue. "Why under the broad canopy did you ever take to calling her Re vengeP"
 Because she's so sweet, don't you know"
The St. Johns herald., 1899-03-11
Tt,


Guest-Thats a very fine picture, Mir Packinham.
 Mir Packinham-Well, it ought to be I paid $50 for the frame alone.