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Arizona republican., 1903-09-01

Those who take tte most pride in do- ing a thlrg by sheer instinct pay the penalty for it in cold judgment.-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-01
KILLED BY A FREIGHT TRAIN

Brussel Was Run Down Just After h
 Had Left an Automobile Party.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-01

Use the old reliable Western Delight flour. All grocers keep 1t.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-01

For the best rolled barley in town go to the Capitol Mills.
Arizona republican., 1903-09-01
M Another club woman, Mrs. Hau1e, of
 Edgerton, Wis.,, tells how she was cured of irregularities and uterine trouble, ter rible pains and backache, by the use of Lydia E. Pinlzham's Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mas P1NKHA, A while ago health began because female troubles The did be1ed that mother had used Lydia Pnkhams Compound irregularities and troubles and felt sure that could not harm me at any rate to give it trial the terrible pains in the back and side beginning to and at the time m2nsrlation did heretofore mOntbS that like really fe have had sick headache and than ever did, so unftaingy MAY HAULE Edgerton Household
 When suppressed or painful 
 eral debility, prostraon, Or
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
A CAPE COD STORY,

AqicaIl Went W ith the, lido sJust Onco 10
,ss - Her sorrow. 4. zssxszs.--.-7
Not all the residents of Cape C:d
Gre eccentric, as those who are not
familiar with, the region might infer
from the many stories which are told
OF queer characters there. But 1t is
no doubt fact that many Cape Col
people have strongly accentuated dis
positions in one way or another.
In Cotuit, many years ago, a local
legend runs, Captain Barnabas O.
and his wife, Abigail, who were both
queer after their way, lived at peace
for a good many years. in spite OF
the fact that Abigail was said to cs
the "contrariest woman on Cape Co."
Whatever was said or proposed sho
was almost sure to go against it.
But Captain Barnabas was as pa
tent as his wife was contrary, and by
dint of always allowing for his wife's
disposition. and usually proposing the
exact opposite Of what he wished her
to do, he got along very comfortably
dor many years.
But at last on one evil day, when
Mrs. Abigail D was down at tho
harbor visiting q relative on board a
schooner then in port, she fell over
board and sank in the water.
Captain Barnabas was near by and
was called IN haste. He reached the
spot and Immediately went out In a
boat to search for his wife.
Lock here!" some one called out,
frantically. seeing him push or.
You're going the wrong way OF the
tide. You're looking up the tide. not
down the tide"
The captain sept on. e
'Mebbe, said he, calmly, "you
warnt acquainted with Abigail. IL
twas anybody else they'd gone with
the tide but bein' as It's Abigail,
reckon II she hain't gone ag'inst tae
| tide II warn't her that fell in"
This time Barnabass philosophy
was wrong. His wife's body was
found next day down the harbor. For
once she had gone with the tide.-Ex.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
CYCLING AS A PLEASURE
WILL HAVE A REVIVAL
Tho Solemn Man and tho FscapedJoke.
The man with the paper laughed up

Tic solc,nn Man and tho Fsoaped'Joks.
The man with the paper laughed up
roarIously.
whats the matter?" asked the SOL
cmn man.
why, here's a story of horse that
got into a hammock"
II don't see anything funny in
that" remarked the solemn man.
Nothing funny in i'll" exclaimed
the man with the paper. why, Just
think of It.! A man who has been
enjoying quiet snooze levees his
hammock to 60 into dinner, and when
he comes out he finds a horse has
usurped his place. He tried to get the
horse out, but can't do 1t. Horse Is
all tangled in the netting, you know,
and they finally have to cut the ham
mock down to get the horse out"
The solemn man continued, to smoke
solennly.
whats 90 .tarnation funny about
it?" he asked at length. 1T might b.
worth talking about II tho horse had
usurped the hammocks place, and it
had been necessary to cut the man
down. or II the hammock had usurpsd
the mans place and It had been nsc>
essary to cut the horse down. but as
I understand It the horse merely
usurped the mans place and 1t was
necessary to cut the hacmmock down,
which was the reasonable and prope.
thing to do"
The man with the paper looked at
the solemn man and gradually edged
away.
II suppose his keeper is In the VI
clnity." he muttered to himself, but
I don't like to take any chances
Kansas City Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
TWO MORE
LOCAL UNIONS
Organizers Attain Sue
sess With the Laundry
Workers and TaiIOrS.

Beside the stenographers' union
which will be organized in Canton
next week under the laws of the
American Federation Of Labor, two
other unions are in contemplation and
the organizers are already at work Oh
the preliminaries of these new organi-
cations ts5
The crafts which are to be organic
ed are the tailors and the laundry
workers. For some time there has
been an agitation among the laundry
workers to organize but no definite
steps had been taken toward this end
There are probably between 80 and so
laundry workers in the city and they
seem anxious to have q union. The
meeting for the temporary organiza-
ton will probably be called in few
days for week after next.
The American Federation organizer
has finally induced the tailors to band
themselves together. About a year
ago the tailors were organized by one
of the national workers of the union,
but through the lack of enthusiasm
and proper encouragement the union
soon came to an end. Last week the
tailors were consulted about organiz-
ing but they still did not think 1t
beneficial to take the necessary steps
toward organization. A proposition
was then made to them to join the
Massillon local, but this did not suit
them. Finally they decided to organ
lze local In this city and the meet
ing for this purpose of the tailors will
be held at an early date.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
NEW CODE HAS INCREASED
DANGER Of BAD BALLOTS

Voters viii encounter particrIar
danger of mistakes at the coming mu
nicipal election this spring. in making
their ballots The difficulty comes
when the voter tries to cast his ballet.
for example for two Republicans ami
one Democrat for councilmen-at-large
or for board of public service. Ordi-
narily all that would be necessary
would be for the voter to place an
X under the eagle, and another X in
The little square opposite the Demo-
Gratis name.
But this will not do this spring in
marking your ticket for two Repub-
licans and one Democrat, or vice vcr-
sa, for councilmen-at-large or for tho
board of public service. The munich
pal code has enhanced the danger Of
mistakes in balloting and the following
paragraph from the election law is
commended TO the study of the voters:
MUST MAKE CROSS MARK.
When two or more persons for the
same Office are to be voted for in any
precinct, as two or more representa-
tives or other officers. and. the names
OF several candidates therefore appear
on each party ticket grouped under
the office for which all are running,
the elector who has marked ticket
in the circular space at its head, and
marked one or more OF group of
or more candidates on another ticket
TOR m oHipp for wbicb thoro ara roora
than ore candidate on his own party
ticket, fail or neglect to indicate which
candidates for such Office on another
ticket or tickets, must in addition to
marking the ticket in the circular
space at its head. also make a cross
mark before each ore of the group OF
candidates for such Office for whom
he desires to vote on the ticket thus
marked.
MAY ERASE NAMES
or instead of marking the candidates
for such Office he desires to vote for on
the ticket marked by him, he may
erase the names of candidates, in
which case his vote shall be counted fer
the candidates for such Office not
erased.
II an elector who has thus marked
a party ticket in the circular space
at the head thereof and marked one
of the several candidates for the same
office on his own party ticket he de.
sires to vote for, tho vote shall be
counted only for the candidate that has
The distinguishing mark before his or
their names.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. tbs
WH|RLED THROUGH CANTON
now Zulu woa,sn sew.

The skill Of the Zulu of South Africa
IN sewing fur is household word in
South Africa, and some of the other
tribes compete with them. The needle
employed is widely different from that
used by the ordinary needle women. In
the first place, II has no eye; In the
second, II IL like a skewer, pointed at
one end and thick at the other.
The thread is not Of cotton, but is
made OF the sinews of various animals,
In the neck Of a giraffe. II Is stiff, In
"kink" and tangle itself up with any
STEPPED In hot water until II IL quito
soft, and is then, beaten between two
smooth stones, which causes II to sepa-
rate Into alsments, which can thus be
obtained OF any strength and thick
nets. Thus, the steamstress has con-
siderable amount Of labor before she
commences with the real work In hand.
Finally, she squats on the ground,
(for no native stands to work, or do
anything else, who can possibly help
IT., and, taking her needle, bores two
holes In the edges Of the rug or gar
ment on which she is working. The
thread is then pushed through with the
butt Of the needle, drawn tight, and
two more holes are made with like
result, the skewer progressing very
slowly, but fast enough for a country
where time 10 Of no value whatever. /,
The skin upon which the seamstress
r. working Is dampened with water be-
fore she commences; and sB the damp
thread and hide dry out It brings the
work very closely together.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
oaJ Short Stop is Made at DestiLa-
lion Of His Previous West
ward Trip.
PALAIIAL TRAIN. BEARS PARTY.

The President of the United States
passed through this city late Wednes-
,iay night while most Of the residents
ok Canton were asleep. Only a short
stop was made at We local station. Two
coaches were brilliantly lighted, but.
the president'sscar wherein the chief
executive slept, was dark.
THE train bearing the chief executiv G
consisted Of six coaches and was one OF
the most handsome ever placed on the
tracks. Lighted throughout by cleo
tricity, every coach was equipped with
all the modern conveniences and the
latest inventions.
The presidents car, the Elysian, was
last In the train. This car is fitted
with an observation parlor three state
rooms, a dining room In two sections,
a kitchen, and servants quarters. On
this car the president takes his meals.
They arc prepared in wonderful little
Kitchen by the best chef in the employ
Of the company.
From the rear platform of the Ell
ysian the president will deliver many
important addresses on numberless
subjects, and in this respect the trip
will be an exacting one asupon him Will
rnll the burden of all the speaking,
HI none OF the members of the cab-
met will join the president. Secretary
Root will meet the president at ST.
Louis, but will remain with him only
one day
Directly ahead of the Elysian was
the Texas, q, compartment sleeper; then
the Senegal, section sleeper; next q
dining car, the st. James. then the At
lantic, buffet parlor car and first OF
all, next TO the engine, was baggage
coach.
The party accompanying the presi-
dent Is small and consists of Secretary
Loeb, Assistant Secretary Barnes, Sur
geon General Rixey and John Bur-
roughs, the poet and naturalist, who
Will explore Yellowstone park with the
lresident, and a number of newspaper
representatives, photographers, tele-
graphers and stenographers.
President Roosevelt has announced
positively that he will do no hunting
On his trip and will not even take his
trusty rifles and fowling pieces with
him. tlsllifl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
Popularity Of The Bike is Far From
Declining -0utstTips IAutomobi|e
in Popularity.
BIG SALES EXPECTED FOR 1ss 8

A revival of bicycling has come. 1t
rode in on the spring breezes and from
appearances Is here to stay. To the
least observant it is evident that the
bicycles popularity is far from waning.
To say that bicycling would become
thing of the past was the favorite
theme Of the pessimist year or two
ago but fortunately his prophecy has
rot been fulfilled. -
Local dealers report a great increase
In sales over last year and promise
that the coming season will bo a sue
ccssful one in resard7to the number OF
wheels sold, There are many reasons
why the bicycle win remain popular.
Chief. 81 these Ia It's usefulness In bus
iness as a. labor and time saver. In
this II cannot be excelled or even COM
peted with by its more recent relative,
the automobile. Science has not
brought the automobile to that point
OF perfection which will permit the
making OF a machine at a cost reason.
able enough to satisfy the average bus
mess man or merchant.
Liability to breakdowns, odor from
gasoline, noise from escaping steam,
the attributes of present day automo-
billing tend to weaken Its grasp on the
public, and the price has q similar ef-
feet on the public's purse.
Prices OF wheels, on the other hand,
are such that even the poor man can
afford to invest in one and save car
fare. II is this fact which is most
telling I'm favor Of the bicycle.
Although bicycling as recreation
was not SO popular last year rs for
merly, local dealers expect a revival
of the sport this season. Heavy con-
sisi.nents Of 1903 models are arrlving.A
and Indications point to q rushing bus
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
Hunting with Good Results.

Where Could IIo Have Learned 1tf :,
Just to show how the serenity of
the most flawlese temper may give way
under sufficiently exasperating circum-
stances, the following instance is re-
lated: A prominent business man re-
siding in Jennings avenue Is known
for his very precise use OF the Eng
lish language, as well as for his suavs
and exceedingly correct department at
all times. So particular is this gen.
tleman that he frequently has notified
his family to be extremely careful as
to what they say before three-year-
old grandson residing in the house, az
children are SO ready to pick UP jra-
proper expressions.
f; This youngster is great favorite
with the old gentleman, so much SO
that In the absence of the nurse girl
on a recent morning he offered to as
sist the little fellow at his toilet. All
went we1 till II came TO a shoe that
was so peculiar in its At as to need a
shoehorn to bring 1t to place. The
horn didn't happea to be at hand, but
grandpa wasn't one of the kind to
give ii up.
! Still lie was pretty late, when the pair,
appearded at breakfast, and some one
remarked: We'll, II took long time
to dress. What was the matter??"
The youngster promptly replied:
! why, We got along all right till
we came to that damned shoe!"
And, shocked as they were, not one
of the family asked the little fellow,
where he hda heard such bad, bad
Language. Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
SADvlcE TO THE LOVER.
Tho Why % cnndsci a cosrsshlp wish- /,
IN Happy Finding.

Tho Way 70 Cnuducta a Cosrsship with
q IN Happy Finding.
" Don't be too eudde1 about Il. Many
girl has said "ro" when she meant
yes" simply because her lover didn't
choose the right time and pop tho
question gently.
Take dark night for It. Have tho
blinds closed, the curtains down, and
the lamp turned most on. Sit near
enough to her SO that you can hook
your little finger into hero.
Wait. until conversation begins TO
nag, and then quietly remark.
Susie. want to ask you somo-
thing.
She will ndget about little, and
probably reply:
"Yes?"
After a pause, you can add:
: Susie, my actions must have shown
that is, you must have Geen---I mean
you must be aware that
Pause here for while, but keep
your little finger firmly locked. Sho
may cough and try to turn the SUBJ
3ect of by asking how you liked the
sermon, but she only does 1t to en-
courage you. After q pause you can
continue:
Il was thinking az was coming up
the street tonight, that before went
away would ask you--that Is,
would broach the subject nearest my
II mean would know my"
Stop again, and give her hand GEN.
tie squeeze. She may make a move
to get away, or she may not. In eth
er case it augurs well for you. Wait
Wait five minutes, and then go on:
THE past year has been very
happy one to me, but hope that fu-
ture years will be still happier. How
ever, that depends entirely on you.
am here tonight to know-that is, to
ask you'll am here tonight to hear
from your own lips the one SWEET"
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be too
rash about such things. Give her
plenty Of time to recover her compos-
ure, and then put your hand on your
heart and continue:
Yes, l thought as was coming
here tonight how happy I had been,
and | said to myself that IL I only
knew--if was only certain that my
heart had not deceived me. and you
were ready to share"
Hold on-there's no hurry about It,
Give She wind a chance to sob and
moan outside amongst the trees. This
will make her lonesome, and call W
all the love in her heart. When rho
begins to cough and grow restless,
you can 60 on:
Before met you, this world was
q desert to me. / didn't take any
pleasure in life, and 1t didn't matter
whether the sun shone or not. I,ut
what change in one short year! 1t
Is for you to say whether my future
shall be a prairie Of happiness or ono
long and never-ending pathway OF
thistles. Speak, dearest Susie, and
say-and say that"
Give her FIVE minutes more by tho
clcck, and then add:
THAT you-you will be--that Is.
that you will--be mine!"
She will heave a sigh, look up at tho
clock and round the room, and then.
MS she slides her head over your vest
pocket, she will whisper:
'Henry--I WILL"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
GETS ALONG WITHOUT ARMS.
Paul Desmuke, OF Amphion. Alta


cosa county, Texas, was elected JUS
tice of the peace Of his home precinct
at the recent election. He is known
throughout the state as the "armless
wonder" He was born without arms,
but to all appearances this physical
deformity has not disabled him in the
slightest degree. He Is twenty-five
years old and is well read in law, hav-
ing recently been admitted to the bar.
He performs all the duties ordinarily
done with the hands with his feet. He
is fine, penman. He holds the pc.
holder either with his toes or between
his tN,th. Whenever one position be-
comes tiresome he changes TO the
other. He has been employed in the
Office Of the district clerk of Atascosa
county for several months, and the
records which he has kept with his
pen are models for neatness and legl-
bility. He feeds himself with his
feet and handles his knife and fork
with as much dexterity as If they were
hands
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

A French exchange gives an account
CT chateau dinner at which no less
han seven Duchesses were present
each wore magnificent tiara and
,amily jewels and priceless old lace
The skirt of every costume worn by
these danes was very long and sweep
ing. Many of the bodices had long,
irooping sleeves OF lace or tulle.
which. with the high tiaras and cou-
onnes. gave most picturesque
"cytc r~c CIR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
gtrlkinxchIislren.

"You are one, OF those humanitar.
fans who, believe In bringingup chill
dren without corporal punishment.
aren't your" .bs
a''Yes; as true as I'm standing here
rre never struck one OF my chlld,e
- eclf-defense."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
Canton Markets

The sugar trust is an uncertain
quantity. Just when all dealers were
expecting an advance in price, re-
duction of 10 cents per cwt. was made
on all grades, the wholesale price OF
fine granulated being $500. This Will
be appreciated by the grocers, who
have been handling sugars at practical
ly cost. This same trick was played
last year at the opening of the fruit
season and sugar sold at 6 cents n
pound retail all through the summer.
That is likely to be the ruling price
this year.
No changes are reported for butter,
eggs, or produce of any kind in the
local markets. The condition OF the
pastures indicates that butter will
soon become more plentiful, be Of bet
ter quality and lower in price.
cOUI,TR1 PRODUCE.
BUTTER, EGGS, LARD AND
POULTRY.
Corrected daily by l. Dumont)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
why Aim with Ono Eye.

Joskins--l say. old boy. this Is my
first day at shootin'. You might tell
me In confidence what people shut one
eye for when they're sightin' any
thing?
Hoskins--Ohl that's perfectly sim
pie. my dear fellow. You see. II they
were to shut both eyes, they wouldn't
be able to see anything.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
WANT PERJuRER DIsBARREp.

Los Animas, Cal, stockmen have
requested the supreme court of the
state TO disbar Attorney j. A. Jaramil-
10, because six years ago he bribed
witness to commit perjury in case in
which he was interested as counsel for
an alleged cattle thief
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
WHO'S AFRAID?

Who's afraid in the dark7
"Oh, not I, said the owl, r
And he gave a great scowl,
And he wiped bis eye
Andrufied his jowl ''too wool
Said the dog: ~ bark
Out loud In the dark Boo COL
Said the cat: "Miew! Z.
III scratch any one who .,
Dare say that LIDO
Feel afraid Miew!
afraid; said the mouse,
"Of the dark in the housel
Hear me scatter,
Whatevcr's the matter
Squeak y
Then the toad In the hole,
And the bug In the ground,
They both shook their heads
Aud passed the word 'roundi
And tie bird in the tree,
Aud the fish aud the bee,
They-declared all three
That you never did sec
One OF them afraid
In the dark
But the little roy
Who had gone to bed
just raised the bedciothes
And severed his head!
-Exchasge
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
MARRIAGE IN SCOTLAND.

In Edinburgh 2,957 marriages wera
celebrated last year, an increase Of
22S over 1901. or these 500 were per-
formed before the sheriff, an increase
Of 104. At the same time the Rev
DR.. Mitchell, parish minister of North
Leith, Midlothian, says that during
his ministerial career he has married
no fewer than 1000 couples, and of
these he estimates that only some AGO
have turned out hopeless failures.