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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-07

Scene, Anywhere.
C u 8 tom e I'D
like a piece suit
able for a roast.
Meat Market Man
How much, mad
am?
C u 8 t o m er-As
much as I can get
for half a dollar. I
want to make q
roast beef sand
witch.
A Painful Mem
Orys
IT never forget a
joke that I once
hear" said Borem.
mo, rejoined
oyer, land you
don't give any of
ouracquaintances
a chance to.
One For Him.
Jack, / wish you
could rearrang e
your business a
bit"
"How?"
why, SO as to
be a bear on the
Stock Exchange in
stead of at home"
His Idea.
Teacher-Ten me,
Bobby, what are
the two things nee
essary for a bap-
tism
Bobby Water
and a baby, ma'am.
Up to Date Bar
gains.
Caller What is
your lowest fee for
marrying a couple?
Preacher Two
for five.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-07
His Idea.
Up to Date Bar

Caller What is
your lowest fee for
marrying a couple?
Preacher - Two
for five.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-07

Your climate is
rather changeab BILE,
isn't it?" asked the
tourist.
mo, it isn't" an
swered the old set
tier who always
contradicts. IF it
was, don't you sup
pose we'd have
c h a n g ed it for
som e t hin 6 els e
years ago 2"
Partly New.
Visitor Tha t
painting is by an
old master, I see.
Mrs. McShoddie
(apologe tically)-
Yes; b u t t h e
frame is new.
Cost So Much.
She Did your
trip to Europe
broaden you any?
| He-No: it made
me short.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate Of Jacob Hopes, OF
Washington township, the second ac-
count has been filed.
In the estate of Manasseh Hall, or
Jackson township, sale bill has been
fled.
In the estate of Thomas Post. of
Canton, final account has been filed.
In the estate of Zephaniah Myers, of
Paris township, final account has been
filed.
In the estate of Joseph j. Piero, OF
Canton, the will has been filed for
probate.
In the estate of Michael Homan, of
Canton, the will has been filed for
probate, and commissioners have been
appointed to take testimony of wit
ness.
In the guardianship of Waldo w.
VanVoorhis. of Mapleton, Hiram Van
Voorhis has been appointed guardian.
In the estate of John B. Russell, Of
Massillon, Frank A. Vogt has been
appointed administrator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
UNDER Difficulties
Has Cupid Pursued His labors
for q Week-Young Cou-
pIe's Troubles. :.

Chagrin Falls, O.. Dec. 20. = Cupid
has been laboring under difficulties in
this place the past week.
Thaddeus Woodland. of Cleveland. a
former Chagrin Falls young man and
Miss Theresa Emery, we'll known
Chagrin Falls young woman, procured
a license in Cleveland and were quiet
ly welded at Miss Emery's home by
Rev NJ. l.. Dalton, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, Saturday night, in
tending to keep the fact quiet until
Christmas. The announcement of their
marriage license came out however
and spoiled their plan.
Herbert Kidd, an Orange township
farmer and Miss Mary Boswell, well
known Russell township young woman
completed all arrangements for their
wedding Neither one. was seventeen
years old, and they could not get a Ii
censc In this. state. Accordingly they
went to New York, where they were
welded and came back and have gone
to house keeping in Orange township.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
WILL MAKE
AN ADDRESS
big Jim faTkeI, Who Held As
sassin CzOlgosz, Now on a
Lecture Tour.
IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH REV. BELL

Arrangements have been closed to
have "nig Jim" Parker, the colored
man, who played such an important
part at the shooting of President Nc
kinley, by seizing C1Olgosz after he
had fired the fatal shots at the presi-
dent. deliver an address in this city
on December 29.
Parker is at present on lecture
tour through the country and recent
ly spoke at Mansfield He speaks upon
the assassination of the president and
his addresses have been received every
where with much satisfactory comment
The address will be given in the Y.
M G. A. building. The proceeds from
the lecture will be used to, help defray
the running expenses of the church.
1 Several of the secret service officers
who were with the president when he
was shot have been claiming the credit
for seizins the assassin first but Par
ker claims that the secret officials were
slow in acting and that he grabbed
Cxolgosz Immediately after he did the
shooting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
INGENIOUS BRIDEGROOM
Had Trouble In Getting His Ii
eense But Finally Sue
ceedod.

Akron, O., Dec. 20.-Roy E. Siber
and Mary Fillinger, both living In
LigOnier, Pa.,a were welded yesterday
by Rev. j. G. Smith, of Grace Episco-
pal church. The marriage was the re-
suit Of an elopement, caused by the
opposition of Miss Fillinger's parents.
The couple left home Wednesday
and went to Pittsburg. Here they
met Arthur N. Carlisle and Lottie Nc
Kelvey, of Allegheny. who were also
running away to be married. The
four went to Cleveland together. and
registered at the American house. The
men started out for marriage licenses.
Carlisle was successful. because he
stated that Miss McKelvey lived at the
American. meaning thereby that sho
was resident of Cleveland. Sibel did
not do this. and was refused license.
He was in despair. but at Miss Fill
linger's suggestion came to Akron.
where they stated that the young
womans mother lived in Clinton. this
county. There was, therefore. no diff
ficulty In obtaining the coveted IL
cense, and the wedding took place
shortly after.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
DO STARS EXPLODE?

The appearance of new star in the
constellation Perseus, and its rapid
expansion into a nebula, which has
been going on for some time past,
have revived among astronomers the
that some nebulae may be formed by
explosion. About 1870. Professor
Bickerton. of Canterbury College,
New Zeaand. showed that, IL two
stars should Sgraze one another. the
abraded parts. II relatively small,
would at once become nebulous, and
that the nebula so formed would ,un-
der certain conditions, continue to ex-
pand until dissipated in space. The
present expanding neEula has been
growing at the extraordinary rate of
several thousand miles a second, and
is, in many ways. one of the greatest
celestial wonders of the time.-Suc-
cess.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

was taken at the council meeting two
weeks ago.
! The letter received by Mr.. Case was
dated at New York, December II and
contained the following:
Dear Sir: Referring to your letter
of October 2i to Mr.. Franks. II the
city of Canton will increase lis guar
antee to $4,000 per year for the main
!enance Of the library Mr.. Carnegie
will increase, his allowance for the
building to 100000. An amended reso-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
RESTRAIN TAX. 1 !
COLLECTIONS
Another Action Brought Against
StaTk's Treasurer and
Auditor.
OBJECT TO The VALUES RETURNED.

Another action has been commenc-
ed in court to restrain Auditor M. w
Oberlin and Treasurer J. Royal Sny-
der from collecting taxes upon the
valuation fixed upon Canton property
by the board of equalization. The
plaintiffs in the case are James NJ
Martin, Kate b. Martin and other
heirs of William p Martin deceased.
The property in question is part OF
lots and g. The original appraised
=, value as returned by the land apprais-
er. was s20,250 upon the land and ST.
200 upon the buildings. The board OF
equalization added $4,000 to the value
of the land and $2,S0O to the buildings
making the total appraised value $685.
$50.
This is alleged to be unreasonable
and out of proportion with the values
placed upon other property in the
same vicinity. 1t is also alleged that
there were not the legal steps taken
Lefore this increase was made. and
tYict the interested parties were not
given an opportunity to meet the board
and protest.
The plaintiffs allege that they ten
dered to the treasurer the full amount
of the taxes due under the value plac-
ed by the land appraiser, but that II
was not accepted. Some OF the exces-
eive taxes have been paid under pro-
test and the court is asked to order a
refunding order for the return of the
excess and to enjoin the officials from
enforcing the collection of the amount
now due or from aiding any penalty fol-
non-payment.. ' 1915 eS .ar
Attorneys T. T. McCarty and j. +
Fawcett represent the plaintiffs to the
action. The court granted temper
ar, injunction as prayed for
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
The jury in the case OF the state
of Ohio against Thomas Murphy, re-
turned verdict of guilty Friday ev-
ening. after but short consultation
Murphy was. charged with loverdrivine
a horse belonging to Liveryman John
w. Richardson. The evidence against
the young man was conclusive. Judge
Aungst imposed fine of $50 and costs
upon Murphy and he is to stand COM
mitted until the amount is paid.
SALE OF LOTS.
Deputy Sheriff Crubaugh sold al
sheriff's sale Saturday morning parts
of lots 2."3, 224 and 225 to w. s. Shert'
ger. for sG.O5O. The property was ap'
praised at $500. 1t is known as No
42O West Eighth street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
IN MIDST OF
. HOLIDAY RUSH.
Postal Department and Express Con-
panies Busy With Christmas
Packages.
SEASON OF STRENUOUS ACTIVITY.

Christmas brings little Joy and
much work to the members of Uncle
Sans mail service and employees OF
the express companies. 1t Is at TINS
time of the year that the most work
is to be done, for Christmas packages
and parcels do not come In small
quantities. Long before the 25th there
Is gradual increase in the amount OF
mail and express matter and when the
week before Christmas arrives 1t sees
the mail and express clerk in tho
midst of the holiday trade.
Presents for friends and relatives
in the far west are being sent now
that they may arrive there on time.
Consignments for European points and
the United States insular possessions
form no small part of the Christmas
matter. Already boxes for the SOL
diers who are fighting for their coun-
try in the far-off Philippines are on
their way across the Pacific.
Every effort is made by the officials
in the postal department of the gov
Crnment to insure the prompt delivery
of mail matter at this busy time OF
the year Extra clerks and carriers
are added in most of the offices in the
country. Mail trains are loaded with
extra cars and in many cases addi-
tional trains are put into service to
tide over the holiday rush.
The express companies are making
the same strenuous efforts to prevent
delay as the postal department.
Probably the heaviest day in tho
holiday season will be the one before
Christmas. 1t is then that most OF
the packages are sent
Freight traffic is not affected to as
great an extent as the other branches
of the railroad service. Most of the
holiday consignments for merchants
were shipped end received in October
and November and now the freight
handling has settled into its usual
state.
Baggage rooms of the railroads are
clearer of trunks than they have been
for many months. Most of the pas
senger traffic consists of persons ON
visits to friends and relatives, for the
travelling man has mapped out his
route that he may reach home for
Christmas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
ANDREW CARNEGIE AGREES TO ALLOW
as MORE MONEY FOR CANTON LIBRARY

The city OF Canton will receive the
increased allowance from Andrew
Carnegie for the building of a new
public library. The positive announce
mcnt that the allowance will be made
was. received this morning by F. e.
Case, president of the library associa.
ton, and was contained in letter
from Mr.. CarnegIe's private secretary
at the New York Office. who states
that If the council will increase its
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
TAKEN TO WARREN
Edmund Hauser Now In Grasp
OF the Govern rnent-8ond
Fixed at 81, 900.

Edmund Hauser, who was arrested
here on the charge Of representing
himself as a United States officer In
search Of bogus cigar labels, was tax
en- to Warren Friday by United States
MarshaH Tanning. He was taken be-
fore United States Commissioner Gill
mer and waived examination.
Hauser wanted to plead not guilty,
but when he learned that he could not
have hearing at once, changed his
mind and his bond was. fixed by the
commissioner at $1,000. He was then
talSen 10 Cleveland by Marshal Fan
ming.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
WANT NEW ELECTION.

Burton, O., Dec ia petition with
the required number of signatures has
been presented to the Burton village
council and an election under the
Boal local option law will be ordered
early in January. The saloons were
voted out several years ago under the
Dow tax law by an overwhelming
vote, A vigorous campaign has been
carried on here during the past few
months against violators Of the local
option law and several Illicit dealers
haye had heavy penalties to pay. On
account of this prosecution the liquor
men desire new election. with tho
hope of winning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
Noa MICH WONDER.

r Sophia Neuenshander has tired OF
bearing her husbands name and OF
tho matrimonial bonds. and has filed q
petition for divorce fro.a Frei Neuen-
sh,lnder. She alleges that they were
married in Alliance in 1899. and that
a short time after their marriage he
struck her ind then deserted her.
Willful ahsei co for three years is the
principal ground for divorce ard the
plaintiff also asKs that she be restored
to her MAIDEN name OF Sophin IIlass-
ner. There are no chiliren. Willison
L. Day are attorneys in the case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
OPERATION INTERRUPTED.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service
New Yok. Dec. 20 "A child nearly
Lied today while being operated upon
( by Prof. Lorenz, the Austrian spe-
Seiaiist. in Kings county hospital,
brooklyn.
The operation was well under way
DR.. Lofenz noticed that the child. a
girl of six had stopped breathing. He
quickly saw that 1t was 9 case of
chlorofcrm narcosis In which the
tongue sinks back INTO the throat.
Stopping the breathing. 1t was with
great difficulty that the child's jaws
were pried open and the tongue raised.
Oxygen wsv thrn sedministeted and
the operation was continued success
fully.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
MAIL BOXES
OF Approved Pattern Must be
Used Some Rural Sub
st,tutes.

Chagrin Falls, o., Dec. 20. = A re-
cent ruling of the postofiice depart
ment in Washington has made trou-
hle which promises to be serious
among the patrons Of the rural free
delivery routes.
When the rural free delivery sys-
TEN was put into operation the only
expense patrons were put to and the
only requirement made of them by the
postoffice department was that they
erect some one of ten or twelve metal
mail boxes approved by the depart
ment. The ruling has never been
strictly enforced. Some farmers put
up cigar boxes, soap boxes, in some
instances barrels, and other recepta-
cles of an unsafe nature. The gov
ernment was held responsible for the
safe delivery of mail and while such
carelessness was practiced mail was
often lost.
The department sent a government
inspector over the route. who report
ed the condition at headquarters, AMI
an order has been issued stating that
If patrons of the rural free delivery
mail routes do not comply with the
governments ruling and erect some
one of the approved metal boxes with
in thirty days from December o, they
will be compelled to call at the dis
tributing Office at Chagrin Falls for
! their mail. as carriers have been in
structed to cease delivering mail of
any nature to those who do not com
ply with the ruling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

levy for the maintenance OF the library
as previously stipulated; the additional
$1,000 asked by the association will
be Immediately added to the donation
of $4,000 a1eady made.
Measures to make the additional tax
levy required by Mr.. Carnegie for the
support ard maintenance of the library
after its erection have already, been
passed. by council Upon the recommen-
dalton of the library board. conse-
qrently there will be no hitch IN this
I art OF the proceedings. This action
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH
OF GOOD

A. H. Thurnes, a well. known coal
operator of Buffalo, O., writes. Il have
been afiiicted with kidney and blad-
der trouble for years, passing gravel
or stones with excruciating pain.
got no relief from medicines until
began taking Foley's Kidney Cure,
then the result was surprising. A few
doses started the brick dust like fine
stones and now I have no pain across
my kidneys and feel like a new man.
II has done me a $1,000 worth OF
good" For sale by Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney, bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form OF kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's .swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but II you have kid
ney. liver or bladder trouble II will be found
Just the remedy you need. lthas been tested
In so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful In
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried It, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling moro about Swamp-Root and how to
find out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer In this paper and Et
send your address 10 fl]HpHk1 1lss:5Esh
Dr.. KIlmer & Co., Bing- III /! iHSH;ss'
hamton, N. Y. The sl.49l! 9E99
'egular fifty cent and Homo Of svamp-Rooe
dollar sizes are sold by al good druggists.
'sTaloq kIsAs no x N 'uoauIeqsuIa
.ssslpps sp pue 'looH-dmsMs s.lsuI
-JgN III '3ooA-dmsMs 'sulsu !sq.. IsQ
.usmaI .nQ 'sHuaslw kus sNuw a.yod
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
FREE CIGARS
Figure In Fight for Business.

Toledo, O.. Dec. 20.-The Ohio Cl-
gar Stores company. otherwise known
as the cigar trust. has begun rather
unique campaign for business. The
company has sent out boxes containing
twelve fine cigars to prominent busl-
ness men and will follow this up viii,
Russia leather cases containing three
cigars each to every smoker in the
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
Respectfully,
James Bertham, Private Sec.

James Bertham, Private Sec.'
Ass all requirements have been fully
met on the part Of the city a copy OF
the amended resolution guaranteeing
the $4,000 will at once be forwarded to
Mr. Carnegie's Office. With the assur-
ance that the full amount of funds
needed will be at hand members OF the
library committee state that matters
arc now In shape to push work for the
beginning of the new structure at ar
early date.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
Correspondence

Navarro, Dec. 90. - Rev. Sprinkle
tus next Sunday, instead of at Navarro
as announced previously, on account
of the revival services at Justus.
Born, to Mr.. Otta Hug and wife a
daughter.
Mrs. John Miller has been confined
to her home for nearly two weeks with
tnfammatory rheumatism.
Abraham Sponhour has returned to
Cleveland after being called here to
attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
Moss.
The remains of Mrs. Susan Moss,
who died last Saturday at her home
on Main street after a few days ILL
ness, were inferred last Sunday morn
ing in the Shepler cemetery. The SER
vices were held at the U. B. church.
Rev. Thompson officiating. The de-
ceased was 7S years of age. She leaves
two brothers, number of nephews
and nieces. besides many friends to
mourn her loss.
COUGHS, COLDS, AND CONSTIPA-
TON.
Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar that they contain
opiates which are constipating be-
sides being unsafe, particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates. is safe and sure and
will not constipate. For sale by Roth
G. Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
TRANSFERABLE.
May Padden

She-That's surely May Padden
ahead of us.
He--How can you tell? You didn't
see her face. did you?
She-No. but that's her figure,
there's no mistaking that.
He---But maybe one of her sisters is
wearing It today? Philadelphia
Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's S Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
II is.the great medi-
cal triumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. kilmer, the emil
nent kidney and blad-
der enerio iict and to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

NEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
Cashocton. o., Dc. I9.-The Coshoc-
ton Improvement company was or
ganized here yesterday with $50,00C
paid up capital. They own seventy
lots, and will build houses for rent
ON each
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
A WISE PROBATION.

Mr. Biffers Cat the dining tablet
Why are you removing the parrot
from the room, my dear?
Mrs. Biffers-fWell. it's young
bird, just learning to talk, and I
thought best to keep it out of the
room while carving the turkey.-New
York Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foley's Honey
and Tar. Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know OF the wonderful
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-23
no uURR A GOLD I'M ONE DAY

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
drug gists refund the money IL II fails to cure.
L. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 25o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-03
49, - - -
.VHAT BRYAN THINKS.

Senator Car,naek, of Tennessee. who.
| it seems. accompanied ar. Bryan on his
recent New England trip, has rushed into
print to deny the statement that Mr.
Bryan while in Maine talked about the
free coinage OF silver at the i6 TO ratio
and the gold standard The question
| naturally arises, why was it deemed
| necessary to make this denial? Can it
be that Mr. Bryan has abandoned 16 to l.
bat Is not vet Just ready to say so. or
can it be, as an exchange suggests. that
Mr.. Bryans better self is pTeAlring a
minority report?,'
In making the denial, Senator Carmack
uses strong language: he declares that
he heard every speech which Mr.. Bryan
delivered in Maine and he knows that
the ex-canGidate did not mention Is to /
s.tany time and that he did not advocate
tie free coinage of silver, nor did he
denounce the gold standard. Senator
Carmack then adds THE whole story is
lte.,'
We might inquire further why it was
thought necessary to- SO vigorously. cor
rect what seems TO have been a mere
error. but it is not of so much Importance
as to what Mr.. Bryan said as what he
thinks on this subject No one, we pre-
sumo, doubts that he still believes in
free coinage of silver at Is to /, and as
long as he so believes, he is a dangerous
factor in the Democratic party. Tor no
one can deny that he still holds a posi-.
ton Of a certain kind of prominence and
Yields an influence perhaps great enough
to bring a third disaster to the party, If
he continues to think and believe in the
exploded doctrine of free coinage at the
ratio of 16 to 1. So we repeat. more i'm
portancs is to be attached to what Mr.
Bryan thinks than TO what he says.