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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
AFRAID OF The DARK
And the Lads Cries For Help
Were MiscOnstrued By The
Pedestrians.

Several pedestrians passing along In
the vicinity of the Gillian works FRI
day night about o'clock heard a voice
from the interior Of the building cry
ing for some one. A number of resi-
dents Of that vicinity gathered about the
building and they finally succeeded in
locating the cries. The night watchman
was summoned from his rounds Of the
shop and. an investigation was made.
and at the same time call was Sc at
In for policeman. officers Willis ard
Hambach were on the scene shortly
afterward. 1t appears that the cries
were for mama" and the person ap-
peared to be weeping and moaning.
When the night watchman responded
he located the trouble. He had brought
his little boy along with him to the shop
and placed him In cozy corner to sleep
and turned out the lights. The lad
awakened not great while afterward
and became frightened. The father
soon adjusted the dificulty by turning
on the lights and calming the fears OF
the boy. A large crowd Of people had
been attracted to the spot. !.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

Republican politicians were mixed up
with the Tammany men these journals
became lukewarm. The subsequent
proceedings interested them no more.
That is to say, Democratic news
papers were active in exposing the
operations of a trust alleged to be con-
trolled by Democratic politicians. Re-
publican newspapers could not bring
themselves to engage with spirit in a
campaign abainst a trust even though
that trust was in the hands of Demo-
crats-or was alleged to be.
The showing is significant. 1t demon
strates the sincerity Of Democratic op-
position to trusts. 1t demonstrates the
insincerity of Republican promises to
deal with those combinations.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
DEMOCRATIC TREATMENT OF TRUSTS
Chicago Chronicle.)

The investigation of the so-called' ice
trust now in progress In New York city
constitutes a pretty good answer to the
Republican assertion that the Demo-
Gratis, If in power, would be as slow as
the Republicans in moving against the
trusts.
The New York investigation is due
newspapers Of that city. They discover
ed the operations Of the trust. They
persevered la their investigation and
disclosures and brought the matter to
its present stage unaided. Some Re-
publican journals tailed on" in the
hope Of achieving political advantage.
but when Il was disclosed that several
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

angrily. How am to get through my
work If I am to be continually inter-
rupted by senseless messages? Ayah
got the plague indeed! Much more like
ly oyereaten herself"
Come and see her yourself, Wal
ter" said Mrs. Lawson, rising. IT do
not say she has the plague, but she evil
IDENTIFY fancies she has it herself. /
think she should see a doctor"
"Come along then" said her hus-
ban. Then, as Pat prepared to fol-
low, he pushed him back. mo, no,
young man." he said kindly; 1--WE don't
want any more complications"
They went down the passage in 81
lence and waited a minute outside the
door of the room in which the ayah
had been left. A faint moaning could
be heard. Mr.. Lawrence opened the
door and walked in.
The ayah was crouched on the floor
in nearly the same attitude as when
his wife had left her, only she seemed
more stupified or insensible. She did
not seem to understand the questions
Mr.. Lawson asked her, but staggered
up when he attempted to lift her and
remained leaning against the wall.
Then they could see an immense blu
ish swelling below her arm. Mr.. Law
son spoke to her kindly and putting a
pillow for her on the floor. made signs
to her to lie down; then he left the
room with his wife.
IT'S the plague, no doubt" said he
in a low tone as he closed and locked
the door. "The question now Is, what
are we to do with her?"
"Oh, Walter, the children! gasped
his wife.
I'VE must hope for the best" said
her husband kindly. "You must re-
member Europeans very rarely get it."
But th.v have teen "lose 20 her all
day." said Mrs. Lawson, miserably, re-
membering her long conversation with
her friend in the drawing room. II
ought to have seen after her before
Pat fetched me, but she seemed so
disagreeable / thought 1t better to leave
her alone"
what has already happened cannot
he helped" said her husband. You
must keep both children with you now
of course. Luckily your other rooms
are long way off this one, and l must
go to DR.. Brown at once and report the
case"
What will be done with the poor
| thing?" asked Mrs. Lawson. "She has
such a horror of going to hospital"
1T is the only place she can possibly
go to-" said Mr.. Lawson. 1--WE shall be
lucky If we have not all to get out of
here as well. However. / will try and
arrange things with the manager"
Mrs. Lawson and the children re-
mained in their room and heard moth
ing of the Doctors visit or other ar
rangements. Pat was only told that the
ayah had fever and had gone to her
own home. and Mrs. Lawson had q
hospital nurse In to assist her with
the baby and also in case Of further
illness. The poor ayah went down tc
the plague hospital and died the nex'
day.
Strange to say none of the Lawsons
had the plague. For days they
watched nervously for every dangerous
symptom, but time passed on and
nothing happened. So ii is with thi'
curious diseases; you may be close t.
1t and have every possible chance o.
taking 1t, yet you do not and, again
you may not have been near 1t to you
knowledge and yet 1t descends on you
from the air. in the bites of insects
in infected food how or from where M
one can tell.-Boston Traveller.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12
COURT NOTES.
CARRIED UP.

Attorney J. A. Rice has filed a petit
tion in common pleas court taking the
case Of Ada VS.. Edgar Hudnut up from
the court Of Justice Reigner. Hudnut
was found guilty of not supporting his
minor child by his first wife and SEN
fenced to pay fine of $40 and costs.
The costs amount to $50. He was to
stand committed till paid. Sentence
was suspended for ten days and the case
has now gone up. A"motion was also
filed in common pleas court to stay the
execution Of sentence and have bond
fixed.
A FAMILY AFFAIR.
In the case brought by Sophia Cope
VS.. the executor Matilda Cope, for the
collection Of money for attendance dur
ing the illness of the defendant an an
swer has been filed for the defendant
by Welty and Albaugh. The defendant
claims that the plaintiff is the mother
Of the plaintiff and what waiting she
did upon her was done as a member Of
the family and not for pay in a pecu-
mary way. The defendant therefore
refuses to pay the claim.
SUIT TO FORECLOsE.
Attorney Jud Lewis. Of Alliance. who
is out again after a long spell Of sick
ness, filed suit in court on behalf of
John C. Ransom against Angeline Pier
son. The plaintiff claims that the de-
fendant owes a note for $500 and asks
for the foreclosure Of the mortgage and
collection of the amount due.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

Otis declares the Philippine war Il
over but adds, 1T viii be necessary to
send more troops"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-12

.Tien Tsin. after all, is more musical
than Elangslaagte.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
THE CYCLE AS A
 BURDEN BEARER
How Ingenious Brains Have Utilized 1t for aVariety of Things Pleasure Civ
 ing and Labor Saving.

The bicycle as a burden bearer Is taking the place of the cart.
 The bicycle wagon has been in use some time. It consists of an ordinary wheel, to the rear part of which is attached big,
 square, ox-like apparatus, in which are
 stored articles of merchandise. This ma
 chine Is used by many of the large stores
 in New York; and Is particularly useful
 where small light articles are to be trans
 ported. The bicycle carrier, as it was at
 first called, was first brought into promi-
 hence by gentleman's furnishing store of
 Gotham It was so unique in appearance
 that crowds followed it. Then, as 1t became
 more familiar, the crowds ceased wonder
 ing and other stores took it up. It is now
 used for many small purposes, such as dis
 pensing drinks and ice cream to tired pe-
 destrians.
 The cycle, and the principle upon which
 1t is run are utilized in variety of ways;
 one of these being the churn. Connecti-
 cut farmer has arranged the rear wheel
 of his bicycle so that it lifts and lowers
 the dasher of his churn. When 1t comes time to chufn the cream, the wife of the farmer pours the cream into the churn and | the farmer mounts his wheel, the hubs | of which are elevated and made stationary | in manner similar to the one employed up- l on the home trainers"
 Away he pedals and the cream flies. Pret- ty soon the yellow specks appear, and they know that butter is near. He keeps on
 wheeling until the butter Is so firm that
 the dasher no longer works wei through
 it; and when this point Is reached the but
 ter lies in big, round rolls at the bottom
 of the churn. The matter of the work
 ing" of the butter and the washing is done by hand, with the salting.
 An ingenious man who had worn out his arms carrying small child ahead of him upon his bicycle, decided to affix little
 cart to his wheel. He made one, fastened
 1t in such a way that it could not come forward and touch his rear wheel and
 then placed his baby into it. To his de-
 light the cart moved along easily and the baby crowed lustily. In this he takes his baby out every Sunday and has the satis- faction of knowing that, even should the cart become detached, the baby would sim l ply remain In the vehicle unhurt, for the l cart would stop of its own accord. groceryman who is compelled to grind l coffee by hand several times day has bi- | cycle to do the grinding for him. The | wheel, as 1t Is propelled, In turn propels | the wheels of the coffee mill and the coffee | Is ground. It takes only few revolutions and does not tire the grocer at all; while.
 with the hand mill he was often very weary at night.
 flesh reducer is old It is in constant use In thousands of homes. It is also used by gymnasts who keep in training by its use. There are many other uses to ~H.ch ,he | bicycle may be put, but these are among | the newest.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
ARE MISSIONARIES TO BLAME
Views of Rev. Dr. Judson Smith, Sec-
 retary of the American Board

Are not the missionaries the cause of China on a recognized and legitimate er- rand, specially protected by treay stipu- lations; and it is not even pretended that they have transcended their treaty rights China makes no accusation against them as disturbers of the peace or as treaty breakers If she dislikes them and their influence 1t Is open to her to ask for new treaties by which they shall be shut out of her domain. It is rather the dread of everything foreign, the fear lest China be drawn into the currents of western life and away from her past, that stirs the Boxers and fills the mind of the Empress and pushes the government and army into open antagonism to the great powers and the ideas they represent.
 Not all the Chinese are In sympathy with this outbreak. The party of reformers that was gathered around the Emperor. and that had representatives in many of the provinces, must wish to see this tumult suppressed the Empress deposed, a gov ernment In favor of progress inaugurated, and the sympathy of foreign natioss ral- lied to lead China out of her weakness and along the path of progress and re- form. The true welfare of the Chinese people lies in the achievement of this re- formation and the just interests of all for eign powers would be best promoted by this result new China Is slowly rising in the midst of her millions, touched by genuine patriotism, taught by western learning, transformed and inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, already honored by the grace of true martyrdom.
 What nobler service can the .Occident render than to guard this new national
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

Birmingham and the mineral district of Alabama
 MT. Christian F. Enslen, the president of this bank, was really its originator and founder. and with the aid of MT. Flu gene F. EHslen, the cashier, and an able board of directors and employees the Jeff ferson County Savings Bank has success fully met every emergency, and reached that high position to which its manage ment aspired.
 When, in 1885, the Messrs. Ensen who had been successful merchants in Birm- bingham, determined to enter the banking business, they did so with an abiding faith in the future of Birmingham. Large holders themselves of real estate in Birm- ingham, they enlisted the assistance or others equally prominent and successful, and at once purchased the lot on the southeast corner of Second avenue and Twenty-frst street, and there erected building, which meant i've are here to stay"
 Who among the folder inhabitants Of Birmingham does not remember the fam
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

building of 1885 was but the beginning of the foundation of the mammoth structure of today. bird's-eye view of Birming- ham pictures this modern building, reach ing heavenward handsome in design, com plete in arrangement and convenience as one of the most attractive features of the city-a veritable monument to the wis dom, foresight and good management of the men at the head of this bank. The safety vaults of the Jefferson Coun- ty Bank are among the largest ever placed in any southern institution, mod ern in construction strong. fire-proof, im- penetrable-hence largely patronized by the people who have valuables for which to care.
 The savings department of this bank re- ceives special attention at the hands of it's management, and has proven a valuable adjunct both to patrons and to the bank. Here deposits are received large and small, and interest paid regularly there- on. This bank lends every reasonable eli- couragement to wage-earners who desire to save from their daily, weekly or monthly earnings.
 The commercial department is largely patronized by the bushes men and women not only of Birmingham and Jefferson County, but the list of patrons here em- braces the names of persons and firms throughout the State, who do business In this city. The Jefferson County Savings Bank holds its patrons by just, honor able and liberal policy towards them ard is constantly adding to its list by the words of encouragement offered by those who understand and know it's methods of doing business.
 The officers of the bank are
 President-Christian F. Enslen.
 Vice President-Charles E. Thomas.
 Cashier-Eugene r. Ensen
 Assistant Cashier-Otto Marx
 Drectors-Christian F. Enslen, Charles D. Thomas George w. Harris, James A Downey, Charles F. Enslen, J. M. Foust and Eugene F. Enslen.
 Each and every one of the above named business men affords assurance of the con- tinued good management of this popular banking institution
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
IRON HND STEEL STRUCTURAL W0RKHGWHY BRIDGES SPECIALITY
 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.

Canton or Pekin, contain club for Man. darins and rich men with pretensions to rank. Some have political taint, some are merely social, but all have on peculiar feature
 This is a room or oratory set strictly apart for religious exercises. In the ora tory the image of Chinese god Is placed. From time to time members of the club enter the sanctuary to offer their devo- tions. Apparently 1t is no uncommon thing at the beginning or successful ending of Q great enterprise-such as, say. the murder of an enemy, or the consummation of a
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

political conspiracy-to see a Chinaman hastening from the secular part of his club bearing a rich offering, or . prayer, for the god in the club sanctuary.
 He observes his devotions with gravity that bears witness to hs sincerity. Some devout Chinamen visit the god the moment they enter tho club building, and again prostrate thSWselvee last thing before leaving, The club god Is not usually war divinity. but now, fn the centers where the Boxers hold sway updisturbed. 1t is more than probable that tbe Boxsr god has been placed ia all the clubs. ;.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
The C.rsace Bouquet

The dropping bouquet, which almost looks as if it were falling to pieces, is the correct thing. The long, slender stems of flowers are selected by a loop and ends of broad ribbon, usually of the same color as the blossoms. A recent English fad Is the revival of the ungainly flat bouquet. backed with evergreens.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

ous "Oxford corner" where the popular old veteran held forth as "Oxford's Photo graph Gallery?" who has forgotten that the price paid for the little corner by the Enslens was considered fabulous then? Who would today question that four times the money paid for it would not buy the bare ground now?
 But the Jefferson County Savings Bank
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Club Life in China

From the London Mail.
 Club life is not confined to civilized vest ern countries. The rich Chinaman has had his club for centuries, and. as 2 rule, in the elegance and splendor of the internal decorations there is nothing comparable with 1t in London or New York.
 Most of the larger Chinese cities, like
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

presented herewith. With a cash paid up capital of s10O.O0O this bank holds undi- vided profits amounting to over $5O,0OO and deposits of nearly s1,000,000
 This bank was established in 1885 with a comparatively small beginning, and has grown rapidly, ever keeping apace with the increasing population and wealth of
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 SAVINGS BANK
A Great Financial Institution With Nearly a Million
 Dollar Deposits.

Among the largest and most important financial institutions in the State and own and occupying the largest and most mod ern bank building south of the Ohio river, is the Jefferson County Savings Bank of Birmingham, an illustration of which is
The age-herald., 1900-08-05

development and lead it on to strength and self-eontrol and share in the best life and thought of the world?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
An Encounter with a Mad Bu1r.

A telegga l from Paris describes an encounter with mad bull at Mont de Marsan. A woman was terribly in- jured and an officer who went to her assistance with a drawn sword was tossed several yards and badly hurt
 A sergeant charged the animal with a fixed bavonet, but was knocked down and trampled upon, being frightfully mangled. The bull next charged the village omnibus, killing both the horses. Se- eral villagers. armed with rifles. at length succeeded in killing it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Operations of Rubbish pestraetor.

Shorediteh Vestry Gondonl has fur nished some interesting particulars of the, opel. u ns of it's rubbish t C. tor. During the past twelve months 26000 tons of rubbish were burned, Of which 92 per cent was domestic ref ,se. and from the process was Ge- veloped 1,031,348 board of trade units of electricity for sale to consumers for lighting purposes. In addition to this there Vas sufficient electricity de- veloped to worl, the electric fans, Hits and truck of the destructive house and to light it. The clinkers from the r. naeesz were sold to make concrete, and the surplus steam was used at the pub lie wash houses, and also to heat the baths and free library.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
STONES OF fNFAMY.
aTenlorials Of Crime That Are Fouaa
 In Ancient fsenna

Memorials Of Crime That Are Fonzd
 In Ancient Genoa.
 Some stones Of Genoa tell of treaeh- cry and crime, and as stones of infamy are, we believe. peculiar to Genoa. They belong to later and more degen- crate times than those of the noble Derias and their victories. Here ta one inscription on a pillar in the Via del Campo: "In infamous memory Of Julius Caesar Vacchero, most aban- donea of men, who for having conspired against the republic, with his head cut off. with his goods eonGseated, with his sons banished, and with his house destroyed, expiated his well-earned punishment in the year of grace 1928" This Vacchero. man of low birth. but wealthy, aspired to high dignity in the town. and plotted to betray the place to Charles Emmanuel, of Savoy, ant 3o massacre the Doge and leading no- 0les. He had his reward, as the above inscription plainly shows. Here is an- other stone Of infamy "T0 John PaSl Balbi. worst of men, a vile assassin, a clipper of gold coin and an utterer of False.a notorious thief and an infamous exsortioner of tribute, declared state traitor for conspiring against the re- public, his property coniscated, his sons prescribed, he himself condemned to the halter, this stone has been raised to his eternal shame in the year l650." This Balbi was engaged in 9 plot to bctray the town to the French n the time of Mazarin. Although his plot was discovered, he eentriyed to ef- feet his escape, and spared the labors of the hangman The third stone tells of Raphael della Torre, despoiler by every artlfee Of other mems goods. 3 vlle murderer, an associate of thieves, a pirate in his own waters, a traitor and an enemy of the state, who in- cured for plotting the ruin of the re public punishments less great than his crimes, was sentenced to be twice hanged, to have his property confis, cated. his sons banished, and his houses destroyed. Through this last sng monument of fnfamy may his mama aa Ioathsome. Tear of our Lord 1872.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
i seItetae TAatFans..1.

A Danish scheme Of state and com munal gratuities, or pension, to desti- tute males who have. passed their six tieth year, and who have led reputable lives, has not resulted in the good an- fieipated by it's advocates and promo ters. On the eontrary,. it's workings have been demoralizing.. The poor. so called, refuse to make, or even strive to make, provision for old age while it is in their power to do so, on the ground that support from pensions Will tome without effort Children fn dourishing circumstances refuse to as- sist their needy parents, money in saw ings banks has been withdrawn and squandered and benefit associations to which employers have contributed have lapsed into bankruptcy. The scheme, in fact, has become a positive premium upon destitution. an ineen- tive to improYidence and foe to man. y reetitude and self-respect
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-24
Yattra Parrots.

Patti has two wonderful parrots, one of whom talks all day long, and imi- tates it's mistress trills and staceati in an amazing fashion, and who (believe me, for I have heard him) can even compose the most elaborate melodies. says a correspondent The other par rot-Jumbo by name-is an oddity. Patti bought him for s200 in New York, where he was reputed to be the finest talking parrot alive. Once in her possession he became dumb. h vain they tried to coax him to con- verse. Months went by until one morning the prima donna woke with 3 bad sore throat Send for the doctor, D she cried, flor have to sing tonight" The doctor duly arrived AS he entered tie hoom the parrot uttered his first and last words "Ohi doctor" he ex- claimed. in a strong Yankee accent, I'm so siek!" And since that day, now several years ago. he has not ut. tered word. Baltimore Nsws.