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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THE OLD WOOD FIRE.

After the evening chores were done.
nv father would appear in the door
way with the big backlog coated with
snow, often of ampler girth than him
sell. and fully breast-high to him as
he held 1t upright, canting 1t one way
and another, and walking It before
him on it's wedge-shaped end. He
would perhaps stand 1t against the
chimney while he took breathing
spell and panned his campaign. Then
the and-irons hauled forward on the
hearth, and the bed of half-burnt
brands and live Goals ral1ed open, the
icy log was walked into the chimney,
where slsillful turn would lay II
over, kissing and steaming. in its lair
of hot embers.' 1t seemed thing
alive, and it's vehement sputtering and
protesting made a dramatic moment
for at least one small spectator. The
stout shovel and tOngs. or perhaps a
piece of firewood used as lever,
would force 1t against the chimney
back; then good-sized stick, called
a back stick" was laid on top of 1t,
and the and-irons were set in place.
Across the and-irons another good
sized stick was laid. called fore
stick" and In the interspace smaller
sticks were crossed and thrust and
piled. all quickly kindled by the live
Goals and brands. In very cold wealth
er a fire was kept burning all night,
our father getting up once or twice
to replenish It. Even In summer the
Goals rarely became extinct. A gooc
heap of them, covered with embsrs at
bedtime, would be found alive when
raIed oDen In the mol'nlng.-J. r.
|Trowbri1ne, II fho Atlantic, 4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Passed Gravel Stone
as Large as a Pea

Royersford, Pa, April 10Th, 1902.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-I had been sufferer
from kidney trouble for about 8 years
with pain In side, back and head,
about 8 or 8 months ago / concluded to
try a bottle of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. To my surprise experienced
a decided relief before l had taken
half of the bottle, and one morning
passed gravel stone as large as a
pea, which ! still have In my possess
sion and will be pleased to show to
any one who doubts the efficacy of this
wonderful remedy. One month ago,
finding some of the old symptoms re-
turning ! purchased soc bottle of
Swamp-Root at Dr. Morey's drug
store, and before ] had taken one
fourth of 1t found in the vessel
which had voided during the night. a
teaspoonful OF small gravel stones and
sand, the passing Of which was imme-
diately followed by relief.
JESSE s. BUTTERFIELD.
I am well acquainted with Mr.. But
terfield and know that the above state
ment Is true In every particular.
DIR. MOREY, Druggist.
For sample bottle Of Swamp-Root
by mail free, write DR.. Kilmer q Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. Don't make any
mistake. but remember the name,
swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, HlnghnWtQn'
N. r., on every bottle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THE GIFTS OF THE WEST.

The west gave to the world such
types as the farmer Thomas Jefferson,
with his declaration of independence.
his statute for religious federation.
and his purchase of Louisiana She
gave us Andrew Jackson. that fierce
Tennessee spirit who broke down the
traditions Of conservative rule, swept
away the privacies and privileges or
ofiicialdom, and, like Gothic leader.
opened the temple of the nation to the
popuiace. She gave us Abraham LIN
coin, whose gaunt frontier form and
gnarled. massive hand told of the
conflict with the forest. whose grasp
on the axe handle of the pioneer was
no frmer tan his grasp Of the helm
OF the ship OF state as 1t breasted the
seas of civil war. She gave us the
tragedy OF the pioneer farmer as he
marched daringly on to the conquest
of the aird lands. and met his first
defeat by forces too strong TO be dealt
with under the old conditions. She
has furnished to this new democracy
her stores Of mil eral wealth, thar
dwarf those of the Old World, and her
provinces that In themselves are vast
er and more productive than most OF
the nations of Europe. Out of her
bounty has come a nation whose in
dustrial competition, alarms the Old
World. and whose masters of her re-
sources WELD wealth and power yaster
than the wealth and power of kings
The Atlantic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
News and Comments
The Cuban Treaty..

President McKinley's Buffalo speech,
or, as II was called. "the Buffalo pro-
gram" was intended to prepare the
way for reciprocity rather With Eu-
rcpean countries than with Cuba, with
which we had then, and must always
have, special and peculiar relations
requiring special and peculiar treat
ment. The speech was neither an ac-
cidental nor an immature utterance,
hut, coming as II did. from the great
est champion Of the American system
Of protection, II must be considered as
tho expression of deliberate and ma
ture conviction. No one familiar with
the issues and discussions of the last
year can for moment doubt that the
American people are now in favor of a
b'oader and more liberal application
of the principal of reciprocity toward
the Cuban republic than toward any
other country near or remote, This
is rs II should be.-New York Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

There is no better criterion of q
city's prosperity than its hank clear
infs During the year just closed Can
ton has exceeded 1901 in this respect
by over six million dollars, or to be
exact, just $6.327, ,260.j3. This breaks
all records and establishes stimu-
lating precedent for future years to
follow. The causes for this highly
satisfactory condition Of affairs are
readily noted. The great stimulation
in Canton's manufacturing life and the
incidental increase in the city's popula-
ton are the underlying ones. More
money is paid in wages today than
ever before and mere, in consequence,
finds its way into legitimate channels
Of trade ,apa ultimately into the banks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
protection of the Dow tax law.

protection of the Dow tax law.
For the past forty years both Re-
publican and Democratic parties have
so protected the liquor monopoly that
the business has grown two and one
half times faster than has the popula-
tion Of the country. During this time
the Republican party has been in ma
tional power all but four years. II
the same relative increase of this evil
keeps on for 25 years mere this great
nation will become as Sodom Of old;
the liquor power will have become so
intolerable that it will not be de-
sirable place for Christian people to
line in. Our homes on the right hand
and on the left are being invaded by
this legaliZed curse; our Sabbaths are
more and more desecrated because of
this great legalized evil; Gods law Is
defled and life and property are de-
stroyed more because Of this traffic
than all other evils combined. The sa-
looms and liquor interests of this ma
ton hold both the old political parties
by the throat and neither of them can
get into power in the state or nation
without the aid Of the saloon vote.
Friend and fellow citizen. Is 1t pos
sible that you will continue to be de-
ceived on this important matter? As
sert your manhood at the ballot box,
vote forthe men and parties that have
the moral courage to say, I'VE will
not legalize this great evil" 1t mat
ters not If but few thus feel. be as
sured that all tax and license ballots
are for the protection of the saloon
and all ballots cast for the destruction
Of the traffic are ballots on the side
of God and native land.
Do what you know is right and God
will take care of results. Dare to
vote against all tax and license par
ties, which is the only way to throt-
tie the legalized saloon in Ohio and
throughout the great nation.
IL the selling of intoxicating liquors
for beverage purposes destroyed
horses and cattle as much as II does
our fellow-men both the state and
nation would long since have enforced
laws to Danish the traffic; but as the
saloons and liquor selling for bever-
age purposes destroy only human be-
ings we find two great political par
ties pledged to legalize the traffic by
tax and license laws. All Christians
and patriots should withholdtheir sup
port from every political party that
proposes to legalize this monster evil
at any price. Every man is respoL:i-
Bile for his ballot on this vital ques-
tion. Stop and think.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
When They Rest In ksnsss.

When a man reaches the age of say
80 he should knock off work and de-
vote a few years to having a good
time. If he let's up on work at an ear
lier age he is liable and quite likely
TO up and die. At 80. If not sooner,
his woman-foolishness ceases and wild
oats have lost their flavor. II ever.
then is the time when he is ready for
the. substantial enjoyments of life
Wichita Eagle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Rid of a Nasty Job.

President Roosevelt has cause to
congratulate himself that the European
powers have consented to arbitrate
their differences with Venezuela be-
fore The Hague tribunal. 1t will re-
lieve him and the country ola very
embarrassing proposition. The South
American countries will not complain,
for although they were not parties TO
The Hague compact. they accepted the
arbitration system at the pan-Ameri-
can convention. II the arbitration
proceeds smoothly we shall be out Ot
a bad mess.-lndianapolis Sentinel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
After the Gas Company.

The Fast Ohio Gas company may
be rich and powerful. 1t may have all
the backing of the Standard Oil COM
PAM. but If the city officials of Akron,
or any other town, get after the cor
poration in dead earnest 1t can be
reached. Its franchise is for furnish
inc Akron with natural gas, not by
fits and starts, bnt continually, and
II it fails to carry out its part of the
contract 1t can surely be made to suf-
fer What are the officials of Akron
going to do about II? Are they going
70 make an effort to compel the East
Ohio Gas company to give the service
it promised? Or are they going to
stand by idly and see the company
do as it pleases, laughing meanwhile
at the suffering people e?-Akron Bea-
con-Jourral.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
FROZE HIM OUT,

TThere's one man who is glad of the
farmer who vas occupying a cell IN
the city basrile for drunkenness.
There was not sufficient gas to heat
the Jail, and Scott was nearly frozen
one night last week. Rather than
run the risk of a damage suit the an
'thorities decided to release the fellow.
--Hammoker News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

The people of Cleveland are highly
wrought up over an alleged conspir-
acy among the retail coal dealers OF
that city and an investigation commit
tee is actively at work probing into
the case. In the event that the ex-
pected disclosures are made the people
of northeastern Ohio may expect 10
witness a public execution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

General Boguslawski, an eminent
military writer of the continent, Is out
in fiery article urging Germany to
maintain the Venezuelan blockade at
all hazards. Judging from the generals
aptitude at putting his nose into other
peoples business his name should be
changed from Boguslawski to But'in-
ski by special act Of Legislature.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

Cleveland people are raising
great howl over the proposed aban-
donment of an old cemetery. There
are a great many who believe the spot
should be preserved in order to prop
erIy dispose of all aspirants for May
or Toms Job.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Graceful Excuse for Governor.

The gentleman who was elected
governor Of Kansas last month Is d
bachelor and 1t is said that success
was due in part to his promise that II
elected he would take to himself II
wife. The pledge has not yet been re-
deemed and the bachelor governor
elect is subject to much criticism But
he should not be too hastily judged.
II must be pretty difficult to make
selection from among the beautifuI
and accomplished Kansas girls, and
the governors hesitancy Is compli-
mentary to them rather than the re-
verse.-Troy, N. Y. Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
PRETTY GOOD PICKING.

Schelich & McMaken cried fourteen
public sales during the month of De-
cember. They are hustlers in this line
and lay claims to being the champion
auctioneers of Mercer county. They
have a number of good sales booked
for the future.-Celina Democrat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
READY FOR A BLAZE.

The fire wagon has been thoroughly
overhaulcd by Jchn Leifeld and was
returned to the city building last Mon
day. New wheels have been put on
and 1t has been handsomely repainted
and put in first-class condition. Chief
Hight and his associates are proud Of
the excellent job done by Mr.. I4eifell.
-Celina Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

gram, which of course supported the
Republican scheme, has been thrown
into convulsions and the Vindicator,
is laughing in its sleeve.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
The PRESIDENT
Of the City Council. Wilkes
barre, Pa, Cured Of
Rheumatism.

Col. Vim. ]. Harvey, q president OF
Wilkesbarre' 8 city council, who will long
be remembered for his great work for the
city, was once mere physical wreck,
torn in every muscle and nerve from the
frightful pains caused by Rheumatism.
He consulted the best physicians, went
abroad, took mud baths, and almost
every known treatment for the disease.
Afriendhad had very similar experience
and DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite REM
edy had cured him, SO he recommended
this great kidney medicine to Col. Harvey
and he Is to-day well man, hale and
hearty. He writes Straight to the point;
DIR. DAVID KENNEDY,
Dear Sir This is to certify that
was permanently cured of rheuna-
tism by the use of DR.. David Ken
nedy's Favorite Remedy.
Rheumatism Is but another name for
uric acid poisoning which is caused pri-
marily by diseased kidneys. Cure your
kidneys and the rheumatism disappears.
For all diseases of the kidneys, liver,
bladder and blood, rheumatism, dyspep-
sia and chronic constipation, as well as
sicknesses peculiar to women, DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is unqies-
tionably the greatest medicine known to
the medical profession.
1t is for sale by all druggists In the
New 90 O0nf SIx0 and the regular
&1.00 size bottles-less than a cent dose.
Sample 6offie-enoKeh for trial, free BY mail
Or. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, NY.
DR.. David KcnncAI,a Rose JellY radical cure
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE

NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE.
It's the local weekly that the peo-
pie believe in. 1t Is the local weekly
which opens their pocketbooks. Kitcn-
en- fires are started with the daily
but the local weekly is found on the
sitting room table till the next weeks
issue arrives. Then it is mailed to
loved ones in cities far away-keeping
them informed of home happenings
Belleton Dispatch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
RURAL DELIVERY.

Mr.. ]. w. Roth is the happy papa
of p fine bouncing boy He came last
Saturday to bless the Roth home al
made preparations for merry Christ
mas. DR.. J. U. Fauster Witnessed the
delivery. The new conner tipped the
scale at 10 pounds. Mother and child
doing nicely and Joseph smiles.-Arch-
bold Advocate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

After a long and bitter fight the
Democrats of the Youngstown council
have succeeded in redistricting the
city to suit themselves. They owe
their success, however, to several Re-
publican insurgents who came over at
the proper time and ended the matter
once and for all. AS a result the Tele-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

The talk of an independent ticket in
Canton next spring is confined almost
exclusively to Republicans. They are
disgusted with their own party asso
ciates and are ready to vote for any
thing that promises relief
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Backina Herrlck.

The Honorable r. w. Tayler of the
old Mckinley district. declares that
Myron T. Herrick is the logical candl :
date for the Republican gubernatorial
nomination. BY what logic this Is flg-
ured is not exploited by Mr.. Tayler.
II is taken as an indication, however,
that the old Mckinley guard will be
found lined behind Herrick for the
nomination. columbus Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

New industries are being gathered
in Malvern, Minerva and other rural
villages, in the shape of sewer pipe
works, potteries, etc. Canton should
go after some Of these waits that are
seeking homes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
IN THEIR USUAL MANNER.

The Gypsum band reorganized and
will meet III regular session every Fri
day evening. 1t certainly will seem
pleasant to hear the hoys play in their
usual manner, for we realize now that
the band is needed very much to COM
plcte social entertainments.-Gy
Item.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
NIGHT MAKE 1T $26.

Most of the surrounding villages
their officers under the new code.
Twenty-Five dollars per month is not
a fit compensation for the mayer Of
Celina.--Celina Democrat,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
BILL NEEDED A REMINDER.

The boys reminded VIM. Scott of his
recent marriage by giving him COW
bell scresad:ng last night.-Cahdonia
Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Settled By the Treaty.

p There is some superfluous talk to
the effect that the Monroe' doctrine
is not to enter into the question Of
arbitration" or course not. The
Hague treaty was signed by the United
Statns with declaration attached by
its delegates that nothing in it should
bc construed to require the relin-
qnishmcnt" by this country "of its
traditional attitude toward purely
American questions" The Monroe
doctrine never can be the subject of
arhitration.-New York World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THE RURAL PRESS
IT'S STELLAR ATTRACTION.

Sunday Is great day for livery
stables and hotels in Archbold. Young
fellows from neighboring towns arc
sure 10 come that day. Archbold cer-
tainly has some nice girls.-Archbold
Advocate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
4 Grucsomc Story.

Judging by the figures the Unitel
States was visited by a homicidal wave
during the year just closing. The Chi
cage Tribune makes a speciality of
gathering statistics of this nature and
the tabulations just announced tell n
errescme tsory. Last year there were
1852 homicides, this year the total is
1000 greater In 1901 there were 7,245
suicides. this year the total is increas-
cd by 1000. One bright spot is found
In the announcement that the number
Of Iynchings were reduced Fl.
Strange to say our own state shows
the largest increase in per cent
homicidcs In 1901 there were 1913 mur-.
Iers while this year 333 have been re-
corded.-Youngstown Telegram.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
MIGHT MAKE A MESS OF 1T.

Joe Mess says he had an excellent
time Sunday evening. but he won't tell
where he was on that evening New
Bava ia Tiiacs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
IT,s CHnoNIC W.rH nIL.Y.

Col BILLY Hill, chronic disturbar OF
the peace from Pleasant Mills, paid a
fine in police court last Friday, and
had his mouth slapped 10 boot.--Whar-
ton Index.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THE AWAKENING.

Hello. brother correspondents. we
are again in line and shall give you
the news hereaiter.-East Liberty cor
respondent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
HAMLER BEANS, NOW
AND FOREVER,

Those who purchased Dayton beans
last summer paid &c per pound for
them. 1amler price is now be per
pound Does 1t pay to trade with
strangcrs?-Hamler News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Peoples Column

TO WHOM III MAY CONCERN-I have
sold my interest In the Mahoning Grocery
Co.. doing business at 700 Manoning e., Can.
tiuue the business. will not he rss non:i.
BILE for any debts contracted by hir,i fr0n,
his date E II. LAMlELk Ip2e29
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

II all New Years resolutions were
Fert the Prohibitionists of the country
would be looking for an issue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
MATTER OF DETAIL.

The Toms girls we're visiting friends
Of this vicinity last week. One OF the
weighs 312 pounds.-Royalton Record
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THERE WITH THE WOOD.

Nell Davis, of Bobo, is a fortunate
one. He was in town Monday and
sold he had over one hundred cords
Of wood cut, and that very little. II any
OF it, is for sale.-Willshire Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

General ,Boguslawski is learning
what it means to be "pilloried by the
press"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

Crown Princess Louisehas been de-
MED the right of prayer, just when II
might prove most beneficial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
nUllY f..e GEORGE.

Geo Bolinfef popular young man
of the village. Is getting along we'll in
kindergarten He is learning his let
ters at the postoffice-- Clyde. O., Re-
porter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
TIL ENTERpR,sING MRS. WE'RE

Mrs. George We're has "a new organ
Dalton Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
THINGS TOUCH
THE SUBSCRIBER

VIM. Ritz. that good-natured whole
hearted soul, came in Saturday and
ticliled the palm of our hand with q
dollar.with which to, pay for the paper
one year-Hcnry County Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

=, ,y.RERD-The pract,cal auctlonee, -,
'6scISiSS' r. i Stark 'f p6ene Ss' ia S5a'ss
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

President Castro resolves to pay his
debts during the coming year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02
Syndicate Resolutions.

Syndicate kcsolut0nss
II is the fellow who knows how To
syndicate his recolut ions who will have
the least trouble in swearing on
Pittsbure Gazette. u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-02

DR.. David Kenncdy's Rose Jelly radical cure
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cola In Head. bQc.