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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

IN New York under the new constitu-
ton recently adopted an old idea that
had whipsawed back and forth across
the country for the last thirty years,
namely, that public officers should not
be allowed to accept passes from rail-
road and other corporations that are
frequent lobbyists for legislative favors,
was put into actual practice. The pro-
vision of the new constitution bearing
on the abuse was drawn with great care
and thoroughness and even went to the
length of prohibiting, as some thought,
the gratuitous use of street car lines
and telephones by police officers. The
prevailing opinion however on this point
Is that such officers, not making use of
the car lines and telephones except in
the EXPEDITION of public business not
for private gain, are not included in the
constitutional drag net. But the fun
commenced when the members of the
Legislature began to realize that they
must really walk up to the captains
office and settle for their railroad trips
in good Ngal tenders and that there was
no joke or double dealing in the new
rule. The chorus of protest and wailing
that arose has been simply tremendous
in volume 1t would take nearly all the
legislative pay; all the glory was ex-
tracted from the position and the poor
servitors Of the great state really had to
organize movement for beating the
devil around the bush. 1t was found to
be . hard job, The constitutional pro.
vision appeared to be water tight. One
scheme after another failed. But with
six weeks of continuous study of the sit
uation, Dr. Depew having been called
in, we now learn that the constitution is
to be practically nullifed by a law which
will allow the state to issue mileage
certificates, and Depew says these will
be accepted by his and other railroads
in lieu of tickets or passes.
Thus the greatest state in this Union
is to be put in the position of a mendi-
cant a beggar for transportation for
her Lawmakers, and is willing to ex-
change their independence and self-re-
spect-a matter f the very highest inn
portanCe---that the state may make
q little shave on her legislative
pay roll. The proper solution
would have been, first, q determination
of the question whether they were re-
ceiving enough salary; then, in case they
were not, the state should have paid the
mileage charges, the same as any other
legitimate bill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
The Old MANAGEMENT.

Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood, who for the
past seven years has been the controll-
ing spirit in the editorial department of
the s-DEuoCRAr and the STARK
CorNTY DEMOCRAT, has laid aside his
journalistic work and will take a well
earned and deserved rest. Gen. Sher-
wood is a man of large ability, man of
lofty ideas and character, man of noble
and unseliish purposes, q man in whom
the sense of honesty and integrity is fine
ly grated. man who has had many
commanding honors at the hands of the
people. In every position he has left the
impress of his individuality, and has in.
variably won the plaudits of his fellow
men. Gen. Sherwood is not only a schol-
ar, polished and afIable gentleman, but
has the fine social feeling that has made
him hosts of friends, and to him is ex.
tended the hearty wish for many more
sunny years of honor and usefulness.
Mr.. John G. Harmony, who after a two
years connection with this corporation
as secretary and treasurer and also busi-
ness manager Of this newspaper, enters
his new field of labor in quest Of better
health. During his term as business
manager Mr.. Harmony earned an envi-
able reputation for honesty and sterling
business qualities and has left us q good
name in the business world of Canton
which we value very highly. Mr..
Harmony is a young man, striving for
further honors, and in his new field we
wish him a large measure Of success
which we feel his capabilities richly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
The Old Organ of stark's Democrat

The STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT establish
ment having just come under new man
agement, brief historic sketch may not
be out of place.
The volume now running is the G2nd
that is, the paper was started i'll 1888 as
a permanent arrangement. During this
period the paper was under one manage
ment for forty years, ending six years
ago last June, when a stock company
was formed and assumed control.
A man named Bernard started the
paper in 1888, but dying in 1884 by an
attack of cholera, William Dunbar be-
came the editor and soon he and his
brother George purchased the plant.
Four years thereafter Daniel Gotshall, a
practical printer, became proprietor,
selling out in April lS47 to +. l.. Carney
and b. F. Letter. In May 1S4S Carney
& Letter sold to John and A. McGregor,
and the former dying in September fol-
lowing, A. McGregor became proprietor.
Since the establishment Of the paperit
has been the faithful organ Of the demo.
cratic party in the county. 1t has
encountered trials and tribulations, and
passed through severe ordeals. The
paper being personal affair, not stock
arrangement, the editor, in the discharge
of his duty, drew on himself at times re-
Elections of many and the bitter assaults
of others.
1t may be said, that, in the early days
newspapers were largely given to per.
sonalities, not to say vilifcation. Even
presidential candidates did not escape,
however grand and lofty their charac.
ters, or how brilliantly they had served
their country. In these respects it is
proper to say, there has been improve
ment.
In this connection let it be said, our
people have been, as q rule, divided po-
litically into two great parties. And
though the party opposed to the De-
mocracy has repeatedly changed its
name, its public policy has been essen
tally the same. This is especially true
as to finance and tariff taxation, and
from the present outlook this seems
likely to continue.
Quite natural it is that there should
be but two political parties. There are
but swo sides to a question, affirmative
and negative. Hence We see, that, in
Congress, third party members, social.
ed, vote on measures with one or the
other old party. They can do nothing
else, if they vote at all.
American citizens should never forget
that the public good is individual good
all that any individual is fairly entitled
to. We should all concede "equal, ex-
act justice to all men of whatever state
or persuasion, religious or political.
The government is the agent Of the
whole people, and should aim to "estab-
lish justice"
In 1928 j. Wilkinson White started a
Democratic paper in the village of Paris
and six months after removed it TO Can
ton; but not receiving proper support
he removed before long to some other
field. The same gentleman started "The
Wheat City Mercury" in Massillon in
1851, which continued but three months.
Several other papers in the county have
had beginning and an ending.
Starting newspaper is something like
getting married. The marrying is easy
enough; the trouble is to keep house.
A. MCGREGOR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Ward McAllister-A Unique Figure.

All that was mortal of Ward McAllister,
of New York, was today consigned to the
dust. Today he shares the common fate
of common man and is no more than the
man who helped him on with his coat.
In life he was exclusive, select in death
distinction vanished and the grave re-
ceived him as the exact equal with all
humanity.
Ward McAllister was unique figure in
American life. The name Is known far
and wide. Inall our broad land the name
of Ward McAlli sterwas familiar. Senators,
representatives, cabinet officers, many
of them, were known not so widely as
McAllister. The man was not brilliant
in law; he was not power in banking; he
was not large manufacturer; he
was not a statesman. He was not q
Pryor, Morgan, Carnegie or Sher-
man. What made his name so well
known? His dress; his clothes, his re.
fined art of exclusiveness backed by
fairly good lineage. He was not a
dude in the common meaning Of the term
although he had constantly on hand
about as suits of clothes, of all sorts and
descriptions, and his shoes, shirts, hats
and other necessary apparel were in like
proportion. He was the fashion plate OF
New Y ork and his whim became a style.
Ward McAllster dressed well, yes lavish
ly, yet he was not loud dresser, and
herein he achieved a substantial name.
He was ultra exclusive and seclusive and
was the recognized leader of New York Is
400 He was consulted by anxious
mamnas in making up list for the
daughters debut and consulted by the
400 on all its social doings. SO promi.
nent was he in this line that his name
became a daily on the newspapers, for
comment or cartoon, and thus he was
known where the names OF statesmen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
WINTER CLOTHING{

evening this week at the Grand dozen or
more ladies, God bless theml voluntarily re-
moved their big hats and laid them on their
laps.
REASON FOR THE DISTRESS.
Boston Herald
1t isn't difficult to account for the distress in
Nebraska and South Dakota when il is shown
that the yield of corn in the former state last
year was but 13, 900 bushels against l57,-
100000 for 1898. In South Dakota the crop of
1893 amounted TO q, 500, 900 bushels and last
year 1t fell of to but 100000. That tells the
story.
WOMEN AND SIGNS.
New York Tines
Women can talk the whole length of a new
and understand each others meaning-Or
think tney do. A case occurred in Kenderton
church, Philadelphia, q few Sundays ago. An
occupant of pew formed the words, "HOw
sweet you look, to another, and then put her
hnger to her lips, as though to chide the ris-
ing thoughts in sacred place. At the close of
the service her friend said: II did not know
what you were saying until you put your fin
ger 10 your mouth; then knew il was: Come
home with me to lunch"
SNIFFING DANGER.
Toledo Blade.)
II now looks as If the meeting of the Ohio
Republican league at Cincinnati will be moth
ing more nor less than display of gubernatOr-
ial candidates Already the friends OF Judge
Nash have decided to send a delegation from
Columbus with that gentleman, and other can
didates will, in all probability, be attended by
their friends The real purpose of the meeting
is likely to be overshadowed by the work OF
politicians, and this is TO be regretted. The
league Is an organization to further the inter
ests Of the Republican party, and its annual
meetings should not be made place for the
preliminary contest of aspiring politicians.
ARE YOU sURES
Mansfield Shield.l
If Mckinley is the republican choice, what
battle royal il would be to pit against him an
ONO man, an ex-governor, an able and high
minded gentleman, a statesman and a demo-
cnt, James II. Campbell l.--[Canton NEWS.
Mckinley will not be the Republican choice.
His name may be "mentioned' In the Repub-
lican national convention but that will be the
extent Of the enthusiasm in his favor.
OF COURSE.
lAlliance Critic.
Canton responded literally TO the appeal of
the coal miners committee that came 10 Ali
snce and appealed in vain for help for the East
dreenulIc sufferers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

We know of no more potent influence
for good in a community than creditable
newspapers. They preach from the
housetops and reach thousands, where
the most influential private individual
reaches but scores. Wrongly conducted
by foolish or irresponsible men they are
source of incalcuable mischief. We
hope the EVENING News will deserve the
right hand OF fellowship from all citizens
animated by spirit Of justness and fair.
ness
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

HARRY HAYWARD, the Minneapolis
murderer Of Miss Cling, confronted with
the damning testimony of Blixt, his
tool, and trapped like rat in cage, is
furnishing very interesting object
lesson to the thousands of criminals and
would-be criminals who are closely fol-
lowing the proceedings. The great fact
stands out, as it has often done before
under similar circumstances, that the
best laid plans of murderers ''gang aft
agley. With pains taking care he
talked over with his accomplice the
necessity Of leaving small pocket
articles behind lest in spill
ling them on the road or
at the scene of the tragedy they lead to
discovery He also looked carefully
after an alibi by going to the theatre
with the poor girl who had been led to
believe that he was the soul of honor, at
the very moment when the horrible
tragedy was being enacted. But he en-
tirely overlooked larger facts of the
greatest significance; for instance, the
danger Of sharing such terrible secrets
with acquaintanees, OF the workings Of
whose minds under stress he could, in
the nature of things, know next to moth
ing; and also the very significant
one that his general reputation,
we'll known to the police, coupled with
the knowledge that he WAS on intimate
terms with the girl before her murder,
would inevitably direct searching inquiry
In his direction. Az consequence he
never had any chance worth mentioning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

JUDGE GEORGE X. NASH has shied his
castor into the gubernatorial ring. He
is backed by a strong combination OF
business men from Columbus and his
plan of campaign, openly stated, is to
be based on "business and personal
connections" This sounds like bust
ness and a candidacy with such foun-
dation will be accepted by the public
with much relief from the candidacy
which has only politics and money to
recommend it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
PRESS OPINIONS.
BIG PRICES FOR SMALL BOOKS.
fplain Dealer.1


The library of book collector in New York
is in process of ofdispersion by the auctiOneers'
hammer and the prices obtained for some of
the volumns would astonish some of the
authors If they could read some of the returns.
A copy ofthe first edition Of Paradise Lost"
brought $525, wi ich is just twenty-one times
more than Nilto Is said 10 have received from
his publishers for the original work. An early
copy, probably a first edition, of Charles
Lambs Tale of Rosamond Gray" sold
for $3.50. If the gentle Ella could
have had thirty-ffth of that price
for few copies Of that work as it origi-
nally appeared, what ragged regiment Of
old folios he would have invested In, after max
ing a night of IL with a few chosen friends
10 celebrate his good fortune. A copy of the
first edition Iof Mrs, Browning's battle of
Marathon" brought $3.50 and an old pamphlet
copy Of the rhymes describing the famous ride
of John Gilpin, that "citzen of credit and re-
nown," sold for $3.50, which is about 025
times what the juveniles Of 100 years ago paid
for their copies Of the same edition. George
Herbert's The Temple" copy OF which in q
modern edition can be had by anyone for half
a dollar or less, sold for 81 ,05O.
IL Is all matter OF taste.
NEWSPAPER OFFICE BEST SCHOOL.
lMassillOD independent.
The Canton NEws-DEMocnAT, discussing
the Independents proposal that newspaper
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

FEBRuARY promises to be hard month
for President Cleveland. He has the
naming of eighty-seven postmasters, in
Guiding Cincinnati. 1t is to be hoped
that the job will not so impair the Presi.
dents health as to again set afoat the
stories about his physical dissolution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
THE Ohio State journal is indulging in

THE Ohio State journal is indulging in
Foraker.inspired filings at Gov. McKin-
ley. The Cincinnati Enquirer is endeav-
oring to "advise" the governor to an
nounce himself as candidate for sena.
tor. The entire Foraker element in Ohio
is doing its level best to cause Mckinley
all the trouble possible, with the view of
dividing the Ohio presidential delega-
ton,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

SENATOR GoRMAN's excIted utterance
in the senate yesterday, that that body
should at once go to the help of the
treasury before it is too late, and strong
ly intimating that an impending
crisis is at hand, smacks
strongly of Charlie Fosters
statement on the eve of his retirement
from office that the treasury was in q
on q state of tension and all eyes were
then down to about one hundred
and two millions. The moment the
danger line was crossed, two notches be-
low, one Of the greatest panics this coun-
try ever saw was precipitated. The
theory was, the country was going to
the dogs because it was getting into a
position where it could not meet its obi
cations. Since then we have been able
to preserve our equanimity with the
gold reserve in the. nelghborhood of
sixty millions. But, nevertheless, the
scare once on it could not any more be
stopped than panic in theatre. Now
when, as Senator German thinks, we
are nearing another crisis, he takes
a very poor cue when he tries
to startle the country, hardly yet in q
state of convalescence from the Foster
scare, into another spasm of fear. II
Mr.. German thinks action imperative he
hardly needs TO do more than lay his
personally ascertained facts before his
colleagues privately. What would be
thought Of great fiscal institution that
should be managed by such sensational
methods? What the country needs just
now is sanity and soberness leavened
by patriotism. Sensationalism to the
rear
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

But his fee laid dead, and his name.
dies with him. lie leaves no lasting
mark or influence. But he stands as a
conspicuous illustration of how famous
man can become by the power of leader
shin i'm UNIQUE field.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
The Investigation Fad.

One Of the features Of American poll
ties that may well attract the attention
of foreign critics Is the current tendeDcy
Of great municipalities to ask aid Of state
Iegislatures in investigating supposed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

for escape. Al clues led up to him and
he now has an excellent chance of atom.
ing on the gallows, as far as he can, the
great crime which his black heart con-
ceved and carried out, although, like
the coward he is, he thought he had it
fxed so that it was the other fellow
whose neck was in danger. Capital pun
ishment under such circumstances can
hardly work out any other than good re-
eulte
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

writers be required to undergo some examine
ton before being permitted to act as such,
thinks that the practical working of it might
be attended with manifold difficulties. That
is true and it would be especially true during
the first years of effort in this direction. In
the end, however, newspaper writers would
find II as embarrassing to be without certif-
Gates as for teachers in the public schools, and
the ultimate result would be to cause an honor
able eagerness among aspirants for newspaper
honors to thoroughly ground themselves in the
principles of their profession, and by elevating
the standard, this would increase public re-
spect for newspaper men.
THE OHIO MAN.
lExchange.l
Senator-elect Baker, of Kansas, is au Ohio
man, having been born in Fulton county, this
state, In 1876 Ohio will be well represented In
the next senate. In addition to her distinguished
sons already there, three more will come in
with the newly-elected members Elkins, of
West Virginia; Carter, of Montana, and Baker,
of Kansas. Burrows, of Michigan, was born
over the line in Pennsylvania, but he went to
school in Ashtabula county, o., and is as good
as Buckeye born.
A PENSION FRAUDS.
[Christian Advocate.
The telegraph tells us that three preachers
were sentenced to prison last week for frauds
upon the pension fund for soldiers of the
union. Some politicians whose hearts teetered
on the line between the south and the north
during the rebellion, or who did not teeter at
all, are eloquent about the political" pensions
granted to those who ought not TO receive a
dollar from the republic We believe ia PEN
sions and are glad that worthy soldiers are not
forgotten in these days when men are rich boz
cause they have preserved country in which
10 do business. At the same time, this very
respect for just pensions TO worthy pensioners
implies contempt and indignation cOncernin &
those who have sworn to lie and are eating
the republics stolen bread. If three preach
ers' have lied, let them lie in prison. The
news says that they were convicted In Missis-
sippi, state in which just and honest PEN
sions are not In high favor However, If these
men are fairly convicted, we say amen.
HATS AT THE THEATER.
Cincinnati Times-star.l
If the lady who sits IN front of you at the
theater wears high hat lean forward and po-
litely request her to removed IT, II her hair has
been coLabed or she doesn't wear a wig or has
no bald spot ON the top Of her head for the
gods In the gallery TO throw paper wads at she
will promptly comply with the request, One
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

THE name of ex-Queen Lilioukalini of
Hawaii is now Mrs. Dominis. She is
in jail for having revolutionary and
reasonable ideas. 1t looks as if she
might with propriety spell her name
nonnic
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
I NEWSPAPER OFFICE BEST SCHOOL

The Canton Ews-DEMocRAT, discussing
the Independents proposal that newspaper
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
OF COURSE.
lAIlianna c.i.i. !

Canton responded literally TO the appeal of
the coal miners committee chat came 10 Ali
snce and appealed In vain for help for the East
dreenyilIc sufferers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

evening this week at the Grand dozen or
more ladies, God bless theml voluntarily re-
moved their big hats and laid them on their
laps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-03-14
PiTTSVlLLE.

G. F. Well, the efficient clerk OF
Town Of Wood, has accepted the
position of manager Of Rev. Campbell's
farm in the vicinity of Pine River, and
will leave our people about the LIST OF
April. We could spare others better
than we can Fred but what we loose
Pine River people gain.
Chas. Heuer has purchased the
trotting stallion "Colonal B" and is now
ready to trot anything in WOOD County
for "fun, money or marbles.
r. 7. Doud was a very welcome
| visitor TO our city last week, doubly
welcome on account Of its being pay
dav i%Hr the firm of Doud, Son & Co.
NJ. A. Sickles and family have taken
quarters at the johnson House for the
summer. Mr.. S. expects to start the
creamery about the list of April.
J. W. Vaughn, the Hustler from
Lindsay, was in the city Monday.
The only intimation we have SO fa1
heard, regarding city office, is a general
satisfactory endorsement, of the present
corps Of officers. This is very hatterine
to the incumbents but we are sorry tC
say some of them cal not accept the
honor of reelection as their business Is
such they can not afford to make the
sacrifice.
A car load of COWS could be disposed
of i'll and about our vicinity at gOoC
prices. Who viii be the philanthropist.