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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

variations for tho summer and august
precipitation show sjmilar.chan the
average for summer belng 1926 inches
and for August 800. This wear, of course
there is sharp variation from normal. If
the destruction of woodland is the
cause of drouths, the cause should operate
as well in winter as summer. EBut an
examination of this table shows that the
dryest years were back In 1872, 1874 and
1875, while 1880, 1881, 1882 and 1888
were all above normal
A fundamental fact in the science of
meteorology is that general rains that do
crops so much good are hardly ever local,
but travel across theE Ecountry, for this
region, generally from the far north west.
Sometimes they originate in the SOUTH
west The progress of such rain tarea
depends very largely on differences Of
temperature that exist in its path, these
differences determining the set of the
wind. Another important factor is the
relative humidity, or. the amount of
moisture in the iair, of theigreat inter-
ocean area lying between the Canada
border and Colorado, over which region
our general rains must. make ..their pre-
gress from the direction of Puget's Sound
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The democracy Of Ohio is in fine condi-
tion for victory this Fall. No better ex-
ample Is needed than that afforded by the
course of the Cincinnati Enquirer and the
Cleveland Plain Dealer Both of these
great papers differed with the sentiment
of the convention on the financial ques-
ton, and incidentally with Senator Brice
on the same question. Hon. Allen Thur
man, Hon. John H. Thomas, Hon. Pat
rick, and other free silver leaders are
another example All of these gentle
men were in the minority at the state
convention on the financial question. All,
however, were for James K. Campbell for
governor. All of them are democrats.
They have temporarily laid aside the dis
cussion of the money question, and with
the sound money advocates are battling
for victory. This seems to be the senti-
ment all over the state and under this
banner the democratic hosts are march
Ing, with the band playing "rhe Camp
bells are Coming"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

teen recent advances in the wages paid by
large concerns. Here Is an interesting
item of this character:
Lawrence Mass, August 15.--The
5000 operatives of the Pacific mills today
received their flrst pay since the notiflca-
tion of the advance to the rate Of 1893
The increase in wages amounts to $75,-
600 annually
Turning to bank olearings-that is,
the amount of money passing through
the banks in the form of cheoks--an ao-
curate business barometer, we find those
for last week were 10 per cent. more than
for the corresponding week in 1899, and
22 per cent more than in the same week
In 1898.
All that was needed to finish this pret-
ty picture Of returning prosperity was
bountiful orops--and these we have.
This ought TO be good year for the
democrats to carry Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
Charles A. Krider or Senator.

The democratic senatorial convention
aid wise thing Saturday morning in
nominating Charles A. Krider, of Mas
sillon, for state senator. Mr.. Krider is
in every way fitted.for the: position, and
If elected would be the representative Of
the people. 1t would have been impossi-
BILE to name more popular democrat.
Mr.. Krider has served two terms as sher-
iff of the county, and always discharged
the duties of the Office in a highly salts
factory manner. The nominee..is man
of the people, and will legislate.. for the
best interests 70 the masses. Every lover
of good government should Hvote for
Charles A. Krider, the friend of the CON-
mon people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The game and successful fight made by
the Defender for the America cup in the
international yacht race off Sandy Hook
was altogether the most prominent yacht
race ever seen in this country. In fact, no
race comparable with 1t has ever taken
place, either in this country or abroad.
This was an open race, while those abroad
all take place on land-dooked waters,
much to the disgust of American sports
men. The gallant bearing of the stars
and stripes to the fore by the Defender
has sent thrill of satisfaction through
out the nation. ESuch events make for
patriotism
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
MIR. Morton's Chief of the Weather
Bureau.

Mr.. Morton's Chief of the Weather
Bureau.
Secretary Morton recently broke the
record in the Weather Bureau by dismiss
ing Prof Harrington as chief, and ap-
pointing young man named Willis l..
Moore, who had distinguished himself as
forecaster In Wisconsin and Chicago, to
the position. The secretary said he consid-
cred the ability only of the applicants,
not their political pull Soon after his
appointment, young Moore was invited by
the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science to make an address
befcr5 that learned body. This was a
pretty severe test, but we are glad to see
that at the meeting of the association at
Springfield, Mass, last week, Mr.. Moore
greatly distinguished himself by an able
address, that showed considerable research
on the general subject of storm and frost
conditions.
One important point he fully developed
by u wealth of illustrations was that frosts
are intimately related to the condition of
the soil. If the soil be dry, 1t rapidly
radiates It's heat and sooner reaches the
condition where the temperature of the
top soil or that of vegetation is at the
freezing point, as 1t must always be be-
fore we have frost This, of course, is ac-
complished by the radiation of heatt,
which takes place more rapidly from the
soil and vegetation than it does from the
"a, 90 "a, NA hn
Moore then observes:
Anything that will seriously interfere
with q rapid loss of heat after nightfall
will tend to prevent the formation of
frost Moisture does this, and If the soil
be well charged 1t partakes greatly of the
stable temperature condition of water and
cools but little, If any, below the temper
ature of the superintendent air, and no
frost will occur, even though all other
conditions of olearness gentle winds and
cool air obtain. Even small amount of
moisture, say half inch of rainfall
will give ample protection If well distrib-
uted and precipitated within the twenty
four hours previous. But when severe
drouth conditions are prevalent, injurious
frosts may occur when the telegraphic
temperatures do not show reading with
in ten degrees as dow as in the first case -
BY taking this factor into consideration
in 1894, Mr.. Moore says he was able to
accurately predict twelve frosts out of a
possible fourteen.
Among other subjects fully discussed
in the address was the necessity of know
ing the condition of the.upper air during
the prevalence Of storms, to learn accur-
ately how high the storm conditions ex-
tend, and this end Mr.. Moore recon-
mends the use of balloons and large kites,
the latter having already been brought
into use for elevations of 2, 900 feet
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
secretaIy y Herbert's Tour of the Wa
tering Places.

The spectacle of Secretary Herbert
cruising up Long Island Sonnd and the
EASTERN shore of Massachusetts, in the
lDited States man-o of war Dolphin, at
Atnhed by four of the new ships of the
HRYy, under the command of Admiral
RanGe Is not very edifying one The
xssretary's principal object seems to be to
have good time at the expense of Uncle
Sam, as he has done nothing for several
weeks but attend yacht races, receptions
.and receive the honors at various water
sng places He has also attended the
agricultural show at Portland, Maine,
and the parade of the knights Templar
81 Boston. Harper's Weekly, warm
supporter of the administration, lays the
hlame on Admiral Ramsey, the head Of
thb Bureau of Navigation, whose bust
aSss it is to assign the ships, and who,
ws are informed really runs the depart
mant. The Weekly makes these pointed
aemarks.
While we are reading In our own daily
newspapers of this absurd and pompous
farce, we are reading in the English press
q the serious and effective work that is
Ausng done by the Channel and. Reserve
lpsts Of the British navy. without fleets
AIN the new ships are not prepared for
actual service, and II the navy is not to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

State School Commissioner Corson is
reported to have said in his address before
the Jefferson county teachers institute
that the election of member of board
of education Is more important than the
election of governor Of state. BY this,
Prof. Corgon probably means that NUM-
cidal control comes more closely to the
citizen, for good OF evil, than any actions
of the governor For the same reason a
councilman is more important office to
the municipality Than member of the
Legislature. But another fact applies to
the situation. The smaller the constitu-
ency the smaller the Importance of the
official. "a senator represents state and
is therefore a much more important in
dividual than member Of the lower
house, which represents several counties
or member of the legislature, which rep
resents one. We therefore endorse the
theory that good way to improve the
personnel of council and school board is
to abolish ward lines and elect only for
the city at large.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

There are still one or two democratic
papers agitating the free silver question
as II their life depended on It, These
papers at the same time have much to
say of Senator Brlce. We think our
brethren are on the wrong track (1) The
Ohio democracy has spoken on the cur
rency question; (2) Senator Brice is not
at this time an issue. 1t is good democ-
racy NOW to work for the success of the
entire democratic ticket. Let us achieve
a victory; after that we can discuss sem
atorial candidates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
Thrifty Fatber-Prodiga, Son.

The New York World neatly parallels
two recent press dispatches in regard to
the doings of the Wanamaker family
John, it will be remembered, was Har.
rison's postmaster general, appointed,
1t was widely charged, because of his
large contributions to the Harrison cam.
paign funds:
Philadelphia, Aug Paris, August 10.
ust 10--The trouble ALI Paris is talk
among the employees ing of the prodiea a.
of ex.Post Master extravagence of
General Wana- Rodman Wana-
maker yer the low maker, of Philadel.
wages and petty pelphia, who spent
tyranny of the floorS20,00O this week on
bosses is serious. a single dinner to 22
Since the publica- guests. Even in
ton of the en- this city of sump-
ployees' grievances tuous dining it is
and their steps to doubtful whether so
organize for self pro- much money was
lection, detectives ever squandered on
have been employeda a single feast.
in Wanamaker's S Twenty-Five of the
store to find out the tf nest equipages
employees who have called at the same
Joined the union. moment at fhe resi-
The new labor Idences of the guests
league, which num- and brought them
bers over one thous- to the banquet hall.
and, threatens togoIThe decorations
out in body if any were marvellous.
of their number Luminous fountains
is discharged. TheIplanted upon great
league, which islblocks of ice kept
known as the Retail the air cool. 1t was
Employees Protec- not one dinner but
tive Association, % Independent dim
claim they are paid ners, separately
but 81 week, andIserved, one to each
are subjected toIguest. Each guest
petty and unneces- had before him a
sary fines for trivial whole leg of mutton,
faults. The dele a whole salmon,
gates from the diff truffled fowl, a
terent lodges have basket of peaches,
formed mutuala and double mag
protection agree mum of champagne,
ment with thebesides bottles of
Knights of Labor. wine of sacred vim
It's common knowl- -tage and fabulous
edge in Philadelphia cost. After the ban
that the Wana- quet costly jewelry
maker employees was distributed to
below a certain the guests, among
grade have fewerlwhom were num-
privileges and have Der of young titled
to bear greater ex- Frenchmen.
actions than en-
ployees of any other
dry-goods firm.
This not only tells the old story of the
thrifty father and spendthrift son but it
furnishes background against which
the socialistic orator will hasten to draw
his picture of the injustice ofthe present
social conditions The simple fact Is,
Wanamaker, senior, is mean and Wan
amaker, junior, is fool.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
Mr.. whitney's Shrewed Political
MOvR.

The politicians are puzzling over Mr.
Whitney's very carefully-worded thirt
term interview. A dozen different in
terpretations have been put on 1t.
Mr.. Whitney's main points in this in
terview are: Q) That wholly apart from
the feasibility or deslrability of thirt
term, the people would be for Mr.. Cleve
land for a third term; (s) Mr.. Cleveland
Is stronger now than ever before and will
be stronger year hence than he is now
The Cincinnati :, Enquirer thinks Mr.
Whitney is being used as a catspaw to re-
Whitney himself announces that he is moi
a candidate.
The New York Evening Post does moi
think there is any chance of Mr.. Cleveland
receiving third term or the nomination
for third term, and explains this men
tion of his name by Mr.. Whitney was
another indication of the wonderful pop
ularity of Mr.. Cleveland. The Post is an
out and out supporter of the president,
although classed as independent.
The Boston Herald Und.) thinks the
Whitney declaration contrasts strongly
with the opinion of Henry Watterson,
that Cleveland could not carry single
congressional district.
Perhaps the key to the riddle is that
Mr.. Whitney knows in advance that Mr..
Cleveland would not accept a renomina-
ton. If he knows this, what would he
jhe effect on his own fortunes as candi-
late of this cordial endorsement of Mr..
Clevelandp Would it not be strong bid
for the support Of Mr.. Cleveland's follow
ingY Especially would Mr.. Whitney be
playing winning card If he has the con-
fdence and support of the president in
return for the service performed by the
ex- secretary at Chicago.
In this connection we print the follow
ing Washington dispatch to the St Louis
Republic Dem.)
1t might as well be understood now as
later on that Mr.. Cleveland has no idea
whatsoever of running for third term.
l have the authority of u member of the
cabinet, whose relations with the presi-
dent are very close, that Mr.. Cleveland is
irrevocably opposed to a third term, not
only for himself, but for anybody else.
Mr.. Cleveland has had enough of the pres
idency. He is familiar with the preju-
dice of the people against third term.
The risk of being defeated at the polls on
the third term issue in the. event of his
being nominated would be very great.
1t would be humiliating ending of the
great public career of Mr.. Cleveland He
has taken all this into consideration. He
is convinced that II he desired a third
term ever so much, the people will not
elect him. He is satisfied that the people
will never elect president for third
time. He heartily approves of this feel
ing on the part of dangerous tendency
to endow any man with the powers of the
for three terms. He has talked
of the matter freely with his cabinet ad-
visers, and has invariably secuted as alb
surd the supposition that he was a candi-
date for another term. He has remarked
that 1t is his enemies who are most deter
mined to get up third term agitation,
and once laughingly said that they were
evidently trying to compel him to write a
letter declining in advance fourth nom
ination of third term.
Long-headed Mr.. Whitney
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The coming congress, we venture to
predict, will not put tax on imposts of
wool. 1t is mighty hard to reenslave
an article once set free. Mckinley
tried to do 1t with hides and failed.
Free wool adds another to the object
lessons taught by quinine and hides
Had republican congressman put all
sugars on the free list, instead of tax
ing refined in order to shelter and
maintain the sugar trust, the last con-
gress would not have been able to tax
imports even for revenue. The farm
ers who yet imagine they were hurt by
free wool might as well give up and
join the rest of us now In an effort to
get free woolens. Fifty per cent. pro-
lection on them is absurd as well as
outrageous Paul Globe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
Seldom has the dem ooratic party of tn

Seldom has the dem ooratic party of this
district called man so unanimously and
enthusiastically as the democracy called
Mr.. Krider for state senator. Mr.. Kri-
der's nomination was very much like the
call the state democracy made on James
+. Campbell. Mr. Campbell did not de.
sire the honor neither did Mr. Krider, but
both were too good soldiers to falter.
The nomination of Mr. Krider has
caused great deal of enthusiasm in the
democratic ranks. He is known all over
the district, and his public record is with
out blemish. Mr. Krider is in every
way competent to represent us in the
state senate. He is man of the people
and for the people. He stands for honesty
and equity in all things, and richly de-
serves the supper; of every voter who de-
sires to see this district thoroughly and
ably represented.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

have fleet drills, as It clearly Is not as
long as Admiral Ramsey is at the head Of
the navy, there might as we'll be an end of
ship-building. His extraordinary fooling
with the ships shows, IL it shows any
thing, that he does not believe that ships
are needed. In the meantime, why does
he make his friend and sustainer, Secre-
tary Herbert, the center of a pageant of
folly and the laughing stock Of country
that Is more generous than just, until It
finds man out
These.sentlments will be generally en-
dorsed by the country. AS the president
is in that region, he should become cog
nizant of the facts in the case at first
hands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
Are Niagara alIs Threateneda

&iarmists in several quarters are busily
Engaged trying to get up a scare over the
perspective partial destruction of Niagara
EARI2s by the Chicago drainage canal.
E'hsir reasoning is that the Chicago draft
CDa lake Michigan will be so heavy that the
wEssr level of the chain of lakes may be
3yEered enough to almost destroy Niagara
Eslis They cite the fact that it is already
admitted in authoritative circles that this
gRsBr level may be lowered as much as
Ben inches-an amount which our alarm
ISIS think will be greatly increased
But inasmuch as the water which flows
through the st. Clair river--the intake of
lake Erie-has been pretty accurately
MEASURED we can come near figuring the
amount Of the outflow through the Mag
ara river at the other end of the lake.
This flow into and out of Lake Eric is es-
Minated to be 25s, 900 cubic feet per second
Br rs, $50, 900 per minute. AS the esti-
Enssss1 outflow through the Chicago canal
Is 5, BOO cubic feet a second, with possible
aBabling in the future, or 800, 900 per
udnute, it would look as if Niagara could
spare such meagre ourtailment of her
supply without the scenic qualities of the
gssat falls being in any wise affected.
So those lovers of the picturesque who
imagine they must post off to Niagara
iHlore the Chicago canal gets in opera.
zion, if they are to see the falls at their
Asast, can postpone their visit yet awhile if
they so desire Even If Chicago does
work the destruction promised, it would
nquire about five years for the lake to be
lpHered as promised.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The doctors of Colorado are becoming
alarmed at the great numbers of CON
sumptives now seeking the healing oil
mate of that state. They call attention
to the fact that Mentone, France, once
noted for its salubrlous air and aYclimate
peculiarly adapted to weak lungs, later
was so overrun with consumptives that
the town became veritablelplague spot.
SO many people afflicted with consump-
tion now frequent Colorado Springs in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
The Drowth-Its Alleged Cause.

Never before in the history of our city
and county has there been such dearth
of water. Even the "oldest inhabitant"
stands aghas with nothing to exceed this
spell of dryness. Three reasons are given
for this extreme weather which are as
follows
The destruction of the forest the ditch
ing and draining Of large tracts of land
and the network of electrical wires cover
ing the whole country.
The first and second of these reasons
are easily understood. The third Is some
what difficult of comprehension. 1t is
claimed that the numerous electrical de-
vices have so changed the conditions of
the atmosphere that clouds pass over high
and dry that formerly gave us copious
precipitations. However, all signs fail in
dry weather and in wet weather. too, for
that matter. -Connersville Examiner.
The only part of the above theory that
will stand even superficial examination
is the old idea that the disappearance Of
the forests has caused rapid evaporation
of the moisture that was formerly given
slowly out by large wooded districts. The
effect of this change, however, is rather
'iO VI yihS up VI running 5uiOoihS anu
springs than the production ofsa drought
that exUencs over parts OF TWO ur three
states. If the present drouth were due to
this cause, why do we not have drouths
more frequently. the condition of the
timber land of Ohio having schanged but
little in recent yearsS Thus the mean an
nual rainfall Of Toledo, when we select
owing to Its oontiGuitv to Canton, from
1871 to 1884, period OF thirteen years,
shows the following record
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The Catholic Magazine, volume l.,
number l, is out. The editor is Il. Il.
O'Malley. The publication is thirty two
pages, and is printed in magazine form.
1t is very neat geographically, and con-
tains plenty of good reading matter. The
tone, morally and editorially, is high.
We congratulate the new enterprise on its
initial number.and wish for it large
measure of,success.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

The railroad traffic continues to show
swelling volume. For the six months
ending July /, the Financial Chronicle
shows that 231 railroads have gross earn
ings of S46s, 443, 561, an increase of sl4,-
$40, 1898 over same period last year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

Every day brings fresh evidence that
the democratic ticket in Stark county
meets the approval of the people. Every
man is fully qualified; every man is espec-
tally fitted for the Office he seeks; every
man is deserving of election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

particular, that the opinion is srexpressed
In medical circles that precautions should
be taken to maintain the atmosphere in
state Of purity. After the, above facts
have been pretty widely published, as
they will be, we doubt very much If the
Springs will be afflicted with too. large
a patronage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
WHERE WE STAND ON THE CUR
RENCY QUESTION.

From the National Democratic Plat
form of 1880, Plank 8.
Honest money, consisting of gold and
SILVER and paper convertible into coin on
dstnRnd; the strict maintainance of the
public faith, state and national.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12
COUNTY TICKET.

.2or sherif-AMOS B. MASE.
clark Of Courts-CHARLES L. OBERLY.
Trsasurer-HE W. LOEFFLER.
aonmissioner-JO OSIAH CLUTZ.
Azditor-LOUIS A. LOICHOT.
fndrmary Director-MICHAEL A. MIL
LKR
Snrveyor-OLIvER W. HOLL.
Rspresentatives-A. H. McCADDEN, R. G..
WILLIAMS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-12

1t makes democratic hearts glad to see
the Cincinnati Enquirer hustling for
Campbell and democratic success. The
Enquirer is power in this state, and can
do much good. Keep up the good work.