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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Preferred the Kicks.

An old negro who has been working
for southern cotton planter for q
generation or more came to his en-
ployer the other day and declared his
intention of quitting. whats the
matter?" was asked him. well, sab,
year manager, Mistah Winter, amt
kicked me In the las free mumfs."
81 ordered him not to kick you any
more. don't want anything like
that AROUND my place. Idont want
any one to hurt your feelings. Nose
EFF | don't get any more kicks Use
goin' to quit. Ebery time Mistah
Winter used ter kick and cuf me
when he wuz mad he always git
'shamed of hisself and gimme quar-
ter Ise done los enuff money
Already wild dis heah foolishness bout
hurtin' ma feelln's."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Tale Of n Shirt.

They had finished the parish tea
and the curate stood up to say a few
words TO the recipients before they
dispersed He spoke in eloquent
terms Of the impecuniosity of curates
In general and then went on to say
in apparently touching tones: why
even as | stand before you now, I
have only half a shirt TO my back"
A few days later the reverend gen
tleman received a parcel containing
half dozen new shirts, accompanied
by a card bearing the name Of one
OF his fair parishioners. At the ear
liest opportunity he called upon the
lady and thanked her for her gift
and then proceeded to ask what had
prompted the kind action. Why"
she replied. you told us the other
night that you only had half shirt
to your back" True" answered he,
but the other half was In front. -
Exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
That Explained II.

The old colored man, at his gate
with crutch under his arm, had sent
a boy Of his color. about 10 years old,
to the postoffice for mail and the lad
had returned empty-handed.
II don't see how dat kin be- unused
the old man. you inquired for Moses
Whitbeck. did yo'?"
Yep"
"And did de postmaster dun look or
only shake his head?"
HE dun looked"
"And he said der wah no letters or
papsrs7"
Oats what he said. uncle"
"wall can't make 1t out Did yo'
call me Nose or Moses?"
Moses. I reckon, but II might have
been Nose"
Huh. but dat 'splalns It clear as
mud" exclaimed the old man. When
| hain't sendin' TO de post Office fur
mail I'm Nose or Moses. but when I'm
'spectin' letters I'm Mr.. Worthington
Johnson. Esquar. and you dun orter
know II. Yo' didn't get any letters.
Now, den, young man. yo' git right
down dar an sagatiate de mistake wild
such an egostical circulishun dat he'll
know who am and send me up dem
leben or fo'teen letters waitin' for me.
shool When anybody expects dat a
boy 10 years old has got deiiashun In
his head he suah 10 GIT combusticated."
Minneapolis Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
A Lady's Singular Difficulty.

Among the applicants at the High
gate police court was lady who de-
sired 10 swear to an affidavit as to
her age. Sc said she believed she
was about 10 years OF age. She was
born on board a ship ON the way TO
Venice.
Sir Francis Cory.Wright-Have you
been to Somerset House? II II was
an English ship your birth would be
registered there.
Applicant think II was a foreign
ship.
Mr.. Frank Beal (the clerk)--Why
do you want to do this?
Applicant-A friend of mine died
short timo ago. leaving q sum OF
money to be invested In an annuity
for me. The solicitors say that they
cannot buy the annuity because
cannot produce my birth certificate.
Sir Francis told the applicant to
put hor statement in writing and then
attend the court again and swear to
its accuracy before the bench.-Lon.
don Pail Mall Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
An Expensive Reminder.

When George Roberts was presi'
dent of the Pennsylvania railway he
chlded conductor who went by him
without looking at his pass. mo mat
ter IL you do know who am" said
Mr.. Roberts. in reply to the conduc'
tors excuse; II am entitled TO a
free ride only when I am travelling
with that pass. You don't know
whether | have II or not" The con
ductor. little nettled. then demand
ed TO see the pass. That's right!
exclaimed the president; "here-why
-where--well, declare! must have
left It at the office" Then you'll
have to pay your fare" said the con
ductor, firmly. And so Mr.. Roberts
did. His lecture cost him 20.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Benny on the Prairie Doa.

The prairie dog is a small animal
that lives in little caves in the ground
which he makes himself. His food is
vegetables and fresh roasted peanuts
when he can get them. He can be
civilized and Is frequently found in
parks, but prefers the Wild western
plains of our country, where there
are plenty OF rattlesnakes and cactus.
In the winter he hyphenates and does
not wake up till spring. There was a
man away down In Illinois once
who had q friend in Kansas that
sent him prairie dog by express.
The dog got along all right till the
beginning of winter. and then he by.
phenated and went to sleep The
man thougt he was dead. and shovel
led him into a hot stove and burned
him up. When he found out from
the prairie dogs friends out in Kan.
sas that he was not dead. but only
sleeping he went out and shed bitter
tears of woe and remorse. This
should teach us to be kind to animals.
The prairie dog lives In villages and
spends a great deal Of his time stand.
ing up on his hind legs and thinking.
Chicago Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
He Paid Him.

William Radcliffe, physician to VIII
liam III, and Queen Anne, was par
simonlous old fellow, but he respected
man of his own stamp. One time
he had had some paving work done
on his property and the workmen
came to him to demand his pay
What, you rascal, do you pretend TO
be paid for such piece OF workY
cried the miser. why, you have
spoiled my pavement and then Gov
cred II over with earth to hide your
bad work" Doctor" replied the
man, mine is not the only work that
the earth hides" "You dog, you,
laughed the man Of physic, ARE you Q
WITT You must be poor Come In.
And he paid him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
SERV|A' 5 UNHAPPY KING
He Lives inConstant Fear
of Assassination.
HIS PEOPLES ANGER
King Peters Failure TO Punish
the Regicides of King Alexander
and Queen Drnga--Exports to
England Shrink From $5OO,OOO to
$500 Per Annum.

King Peter waded to his throne
thi ough blood The fear that he
will leave It by an equally CORY route
makes Servia's ruler the most un-
happy monarch of Europe to-day.
For three years in succession he
has suffered all the agonies Of a man
condemned to death in the days Inn
mediately preceding each June IL.
This is the anniversary of the assas-
sination OF King Alexander and
Queen Draga. The superstitions and
fatalistic temperament of the Ser
vians would make an anniversary
seem to them the most appropriate
time to end dynasty
King Peter has successfully passed
June IL three times, but there II no
comfort in this fact to the sorely
pressed Karageorgevitch. for now the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
The Judges Course.

The man up for larceny had admit
ted his guilt when apprshsnded. but
at the trial his youthful counsel de-
Tended him with great obstinacy and
unnecessary brilliancy.
Gentleman" said the Judge. re-
garding the Jury with a benevolent
smile. the prisoner says he is guilty,
His counsel says be 10 not, You must
decide between them.
Then, after an effective pause. the
Judge added: There Is one thing to
remember. gentlemen. The prisoner
was there and his counsel wasn't
Green Bag
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Equal to Him.

President Eliot Of Harvard dined
recently at q New York hotel. where
a man who takes care OF the mats
at the dinlngroom door is celebrated
for his memory about the ownership
of headgear. How do you know that
is my hat2" the collegian asked, as
his silk tile was presented 10 him.
II don't know II suh," said the door
man. "Then why do you give 1t to
me9" insisted President Eliot. BE
cause you gave II to me. suh." was
the reply.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
A Costly Extsrminator.

Poisonous snakes and destructive
sugar rats caused the importation Of
the mongoose from India into Ja-
maioa years ago. This lively little
animal killed on the snakes and
thinned out the sugar rats but 1t
especially enjoyed destroying the
chickens. Now II is costly nuis-
anoe. ALI the island poultry has TO
be kept within wire netting and
usually above the ground and the
price of eggs Is high.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
New Chemical Degree.

A French Ministerial decree insti-
tutes the degree OF "insenieur-chim-
iste," 10 replace the old title Of
"chimists" granted by the univer-
sity. Thanks to funds voted by Par
lament and the Paris Municipal
Council. the Institute Of Applied
Chemistry will shortly be endowed
with new and improved apparatus;
and inthe general chemical Institute.
transferred TO the Rue dUim. win
be united all the chemical services
and laboratories that ars now too
crowded at the aorbonne.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07

people are becoming impatient, and
every day has become a virtual June
llth and the dread of assassination
is n peril that never leaves the mind
of the King.
That his fears are most real 10
we'll illustrated by the fact that a
comparatively unlmportant matter,
lone bill involving only a small
sum, was sufficient to stir Belgrade
to revolt. Peter. placed between
two fires. dare neither approve nor
veto the bill, AVID while II lay on his
desk the citizens gathered In the
courtyard OF the palace crying.
Long live Alexanderi Long i've
the Republlcl Down with Peterl"
King Peter might have succeeded
In tho position TO which he was
called but for his unfortunate alli-
ance with the regicidss who had
made his accession to the throne
possible. II Peter had been inno-
cent OF any com.licity In the taking
on OF the unhappy king and queen,
he could have made an suspicious
start by vigorously visiting Justice
on the guilty.
But unfortunately for the new
monarch. II 10 established beyond a
chance OF doubt that he knew In ad-
vance OF the contemplated descent
on the palace. and promised full
immunity should he become king,
10 all who were concerned In the
deed OF blood.
1t is said that the military COM
mander who led the assault, forced
him to sign o paper TO this eject.
Thus at tho very start OF his reign
he was compelled to permit leaders
OF tho regicides to hold prominent
and ostentatious place at his court.
Peters close association with this
regicide quickly aiisnated from him
all the thrones Of Europe. Punish
the murderers." said the powers in
effect. "And we will uphold YOU"
Unable to DO this. Peter saw him
self alone. During the year before
the murder OF Alexander and Draga,
the ssrvian exports 10 England were
valued at 100000. and amount
which fell In the year OF the tragedy
to some $50 1000. while In the year
following the diplomatic rupture
and the evidence that King Potter
was unable TO deal out Justice, the
exports finally fell down to a paltr,
$500.
The chance of his sou. Prince
George, ever mounting the throne II
small. There are several pretenders
/ This son has been indirectly tn,
cause OF much OF the abuse cast upoI
the ruler. A doctor who examined
tho lad pronounced him a wsakling
who would be an easy victim for {
forceful woman. The woman II
the case was not long In appearing
She was an actress. Mademoisell'
Dechanska. From all that Is know
OF the woman, she was entirel.
bia amsless. and held high place a
one OF the best actresses at Roye
Theater.
Resolved at all hazards to proven
q recurrence of this incident. he or
deyed Mademoiselle Dechansla Il
qui. Belgrade. She did so ana wen
abroad. Shortly after this she wa
found murdered, and the suspicion
Servians Immediately leaped TO tn
damning conclusion that King Pete
had been the instigator OF hef death
The King vehementiy denied tn
charge. but never succeeded In con
yincing his people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
A Lonely Wedding.

A Southern planter was asking one
OF his colored servants about her we'd
ding. "Yes. suh." she said. "it was
jes the finest weddin' you ever see
six bridesmaids. flowers everywhere.
hundreds ev guests. music, an er
heap or prayin'."
Indeed" commented her master.
"And suppose Sambo looked as
handsome as any OF them"
An embarrassed pause. well. no.
not 'xactly. sir. Would yer believe 1t.
dat fool niger nebber showed up!"--
Harper's Weekly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Typhoid In British Army.

In India alone the losses to the
British army from typhoid fever
amount TO half q battalion a year.
The latest reports furnish proof that
the practice Of anti-typhoid inocula-
tions In the army has resulted In a
substantial reduction in the incl
dence and death rate of enteric fever
among the inoculated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
In Ancient .Days.

King Solomon was very uneasy.
"Who was that woman who wanted
TO put my name down for a sum Of
money! he demanded.
"only a pilgrim taking up a sub
scription for disabled camels," as
sured the royal cashier
"Oh. that's all right. was afraid
II might be Mrs. Chadwick"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Before and After.

Nagg--very curious how matrimony
sometimes changes woman, Stagg.
Stagg-Changes her? In what way?
Nags-Well-er-before We were
married my wife seemed to be--er-
rather simple minded.
StCgg-And nowH
Hagg-( (resignedly)-She Is simply
minded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Precautions.

Nervous Old Lady (on seventh floor
OF hotsl)-Do you know what precau-
tions the proprietor has taken against
ftref
Porter-Yes mum; he has the place
insoored for twice wot it's worth
Pittsburg Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Uses for Copra OIL.

Copra oil used to go into the soap
industry exclusively. whereas to-day
several of the most important mills
in Marseilles are converting this oil
into high-priced domestic grease,
sold commonly as a substitute for
butter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07

Mrs. Strap-Charlie. what makes
you swear so dreadfully while you
are ihavingf
Mr.. strap-I suppose. my dear, II
is because Of the old nick In the
razor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07

Ordinarily brandy. before being
bottled. Is aged by keeping for ths
requisite length of time In small
oaken casks. from which u absorbs
certain ethsrs and essential oils con-
tsined Ii the wood and Decsssary %
IL perfection. q. &.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Mystery Solved.

Jimpones-"They say old Millyuns
was at one time employed in livery
stable"
Samsmith-"That explains It,"
lmpones-"Explains whatf"
Samsmith-"Why I've often won
dered where he got his horse sense"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07

Mr.. Goodley-Her age really sur
prised me, She don't look twenty
eight does shef
Miss Snappe-Not now; but | sup
pose she did at one time.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
The plaanosls.

The King-This crown Is too heavy;
1t feels uncomfortable.
Court Physiclan-Your majesty. the
fault isn't with the crown; the trou-
BILE is with you head-it's too light
for it!-Detroit Free Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Couldn't Afford II.

Physioian-Do you have any chron'
10 trouble with your stomach?
Patient with an impatient snorp-
Doctor, my salary is only $l4 week!
Chicago Tribune.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
Automobile Fire Enaines,

The German Export Review states
that Berlin is making trials with au-
tomobile fre engines, for which pur-
pose the sum OF $4,000 has been
placed at disposal. One electric car
and one steam car are In service,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-05-07
EASY TO GUESS.

Bings-"Bet you don't know who
gave me this cigar?"
Bangs-"No; but know why he
gave IL TO YOU"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-06
MAGAZINE FOR BLIND.
First Appearance of Publication
Supported by Mrs. Ziegler.

The first number % THE Matilda ZlegIer Maya
zine the Blind made It's appearance yesterday.
and 1000 copies viii be distributed The new maya
zine is published on a scale hitherto never at
tempted. containing fifty large sized pages. with
maps and pictures, but advertisements
Mrs. Ziegler, widow OF William Ziegler. founded
the magazine because OF her interest IN the
welfare o: the sightless She is bearing the
pense which win amount about 81 year for
each copy. A nominal subscription price OF 10 cents
q year Is placed II. The now magazine.
Of the raised lettering IS necessarily bulky
Il measures about 12x14 inches.
The first page "a devoted to announcement by
the publisher OF its purpose. which is followed by
a letter from President Roosevelt. wishing success
for the enterprise. There is also letter from
Miss Helen Keller. and another from ex-PresideRt
Grover Cleveland. Then there is the first install
Ineut OF Mrs Wigs OF the Cabbage Patch" The
illustrations consist Of the American flag. under
which is an essay on the Stars and Stripes. and
maps OF Jamaica Cuba and Panama. with keys 70
their topography. The principal cities indi-
Gated by small circles.
The first number printed az Louisville Ky.
and Hartford. Conn, but the entire April number
will be- printed in Brooklyn for arrangements VIII
then have been perfected for handling the edition
wet paper. the pages then being laid out dry. As
the magazine has fifty pages and the number pub
lished is 100, II requires no little time 10 get the
only twenty -four Of the magazines can be packed
in a measuring one and half By three feet.
IL required nearly three hundred Of these, at ex
pense OF nearly 500, TO get them TO New York
from the cities Of their publication 49,,
Walter u. tonnes, editor ana manager or the
magazine. said that IL has been decided 20 include
Canada in fits distribution. Alphabets sent to
the blind who have not yet learned 10 read.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-06
ROYALTY'S OWN LAWS.
Crioas Statutes Governing Mem
bers Of Sovereign Dynasties.

,-,,1 Fete- has just affixed his signature 10 the
~, s,atutes 81 lis house. These have been
- ,p BY some % the leading jurists I'm Servia
- revised - experts IN dynRstic legislation
80 They are Of particular interest by reason
!, .,e fact that they are modelled on the family
,.,,,es o. tie Austrian ard other reignng houses
I, continental Europe. and therefore shed light
,,spcb q jurisprudence concerning which the ut
- Ignorance exists among the general public.
$500 tlese family statutes Of the reging houses
-, always been invested with q certain amount Of
ser and secrecy. since they do not figure in the
.sonsl codes yet govern the conduct and deter
,.irs TIE fate Of al those who claim 10 nave
t.ss born on lie steps Of a throne.
= vac by virtue OF these family statutes that both
cbdl,le John and Archduke Leopold Of Austria
rere excluded from the imperial house Of Hapsburg
80 names being removed from the roster just as II
ehsr lad never existed. and the statutes We're
.r,okel 70 suspend the ex-Crown Princess Of Sax
on, temporarily and until further notice from she
srtoyyaen. 81 her rights and prerogatiyes as an
.,Chduchess 4 Austria and princess Of the royal
house Of Hungary. il is these same family stat
..ss on the strength OF which Frederick the Great
Sc Crown Prince. almost put 10 death by his
father and which have consigned other princes and
p-,noesses % living deaths IN madhouses by way
q penalty Coz crimes.
Tie family statutes o. servia begin b. declaring
chat the royal family consists Of two branches.
namely the vegninE and the non-reigning line. The
CONSISTS 81 lle KING MS elder SON. crown
Prince George; his younger son, Prince Alexander:
his daughter. Princess Helena; his brother the dis
reputable Prince Arsene and the latters boy Prince
Paul These alone are entitled 20 the prefix %
royal hirnness.' To the nOn-Teigning branch be-
long Prince Boshidas Karageorgeovitch. Prince
Alexis Karageorgeoyitch tNlo was over here a few
yea-s ago in a vain attempt TO secure the hand OF
the daughter OF one Of the meat packers 0f
Chicago snd Princess Sarka KarageorgeovitcS the
widowed mother Of the two princes IN question. all
three ~ whom make their homs in Paris. where
they lEe in rather straitened circumstances The
widowed princess ara her two sons entitled only
20 the predicate 81 serene highuesS"
II is incumbent upon the members Of The reign
ing family 10 belong 20 the Orthodox Greek Rite
although the prinoesses may, after obtaining per-
mission from the King, join different Church Il
their conversion thereto IS rendered necessary by
their marriage TO a foreign prince. The King haze
Che sole right Of designating the residence Of
members Of the re:Ening house. and they are not
allowed to change their residence without his per-
mission; nor are they permitted quit the king
dom without his explicit sanction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-06
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

Meeting uf the First Section the New York state Fed
GRAFTON Of Women's Clubs. Hotel Astor. 1890 a.
Musical afternoon. benefit OF Auxiliary No Il. stony
Void Sanatorlum. home OF Mira Daniel Edward
No lib West 1924 street 2;l5 = n
George T Powell on How 70 Lay out Country Pace
Roads and OTna-=ertal Planting American Insti-
tute, Nos. - and p West A4th street p. m.
Sale ~ fancy and articles fourth ami
yersary q the Chaplin Home Tor the Aged and Inhrm
No ISL East Goth street. 10 10 ,. IN
Dinne= OF the Indiana Society Astoria evening
Methods New York University School ot Commerce
Accounts ana Finance. Washington square East. {
p m.
Entertainment and ball o; segnsn Solomon Society
race Garden. 2 m
Free lectures OF the Education. p rn.-Pubc
school 100. lusth street and Amsterdam avenue Or.
Charles A. Beard. Rise Of Democracy in England D.
ulustTatedl: Public School III. streets
between Madison and Fifth avenues Miss Anna
Seat0n schmidt Italy Her People and Her Arr
Amsterdam avenue. Peter II Goldsmith. Mex
ieo. dlusiratedl: Board Of Education, Park avenue
illustrated Cooper institute, Fourth ana SIN
street. Professor Ernest r. NardTon, The
House Settlement. 18Th street and East River. Ed
ward Avis. our Wid Song 8irds' illustrated; New
YORK Public Library Hudson Park Branch), No GB
The Men and me River d!ustTatedji New York Pub
Io Library No. 33l East ION street. Frederick z
t-aFtligtoh The TWO Sciles dllustTatedJ; st bar
tholomeW's Lyceum Hail 10. 200 East 42d street
ATs Martha Fo0te Crow, Romeo and Juliet Young
Mems Christian Association fColofed Mems Branch.
No Do West 53d David II. Thou. The United
States Navy: The Old and the New illustrated
Dung Mems Christian Association. No. o West 18th
irateel; Young Mems Hebrew Association. a2d street
and Lexington avenue Or. Claude + Walker. The
Mems Institute No DID, Bowery, John {. Hemment
Digging the Canal Across the Tsthmus Of Panama
east - Willis avenue, Colonel Edwin A. HaveTs The
MEDITERRANEAN illustrated