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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
REPUBLICANS PRIMARILY RE.
SPONSIBLE FOR THE BONDS.

The Republican papers are bowling
about the Democratic administration is.
suing bonds in times of peace. 1t is true
that an indebtedness of $262, 900, 600 has
been piled up within the last three years,
but such increase of our Indebtedness is
the result of fiscal policy inaugurated
by Mr.. Harrison and not by Mr.. Cleve-
land.
In 1889, when Mr.. Harrison was in
augurated, the gold reserve in the treas
ury stood at nearly $3.50, 900, 900. When
he turned the administration over to Mr..
Cleveland, Mr.. Carlisle found but little
more than the traditional 500, 900, 900
of gold in the treasury and available for
redemptions. The Republican party was
only saved from inaugurating the
policy of replenisning the gold reserve by
borrowing by the opportune ending of
the administration of Mr.. Harrison
which enabled Mr.. Foster to shift the
that confronted him on
to the shoulders of Mr.. Carlisle. 1t was
Mr.. Foster, not Mr. Carlisle, who sowed
the seeds of financial chaos. 1t was the
policy inaugurated by Mr.. Foster of pay
ing treasury notes in gold, and disoarding
the silver in the treasury as an available
asset, that made our currency system top
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
HE STOLE A COAT.
A Peddler In Search of Old Clothes
Disappears Suddenly-An
0vercOat Likewise.

A peddler called at the residence OF
Mr. r. H. Sp'ro at No. 10 West North
street, this morning, and asked Mrs.
Spiro II she had any old clothes or shoes
she wished to sell. Mrs. Spiro asked the
man to wait and she would gather up
some old clotehs which she desired tc
dispose Of. When she returned the fellow
ba1 disappeared, and in looking around
the house Mrs. Spiro discovered that Q
fine light spring overooat, valued at ss5,
had also disappeared. The police were
notified of the theft and a good desorip
tion Of the fellow was given the officer
who investigated.
While passing an express wagon on the
square this morning, Mr.. Spiro noticed
Hebrew about to place bundle in tbs
wagon. His suspicious were aroused and
he demanded the peddler to open the bun
die. The man complied with his request
and Mr.. Spiro drew out the overcoat tina,
had been stolen this morning. He did
not cause the fellows arrest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
WORKING THE INSURANCE COM.
PANIES.

The gold standard Republicans are
taking desperate means to win in the
battle against the people. They have in
duced some insurance companies to issue
a manifesto, saying that If the cause Of
the people is successful In the coming
election, that they will pay policies in the
cheapest money hereafter. But that is
just what insurance companies have
always done, anyhow. Did any insur-
anoe company ever pay a loss in gold
when gold commanded premium? In
fact, is 1t usual with them not to pay a
loss at all II they can possibly avoid itY
The Republican goldites of New York
have been trying to get up run on the
savings banks of this country, but SO far
have not succeeded. II they are not care
full, they will repeat the panic Of '93, and
let the result fall on their own heads
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

heavy. Our gold reserve was inadequate
TO support the increased burdens thrown
upon IL and IL led to the drain upon It.
Mr.. Carlisle merely followed In the steps
Of Mr.. Foster One step more, a few
weeks more In office and Mr.. Foster
would have issued bonds. In fact. the
plates had already been ordered.
The prolonged depression through
which we have passed had It's origin, not
in any policy inaugurated by Mr.. Cleve-
land, for Mr.. Cleveland has merely
carried out the financial policy inaugur-
ated by his Republican predecessor. It
was Mr.. Harrison and Mr. Foster and
not Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Carlilse, who
inaugurated the payment of treasury
notes in gold, who put silver aside as q
money metal available for redemption
purposes, and who put. as near as might
be, our currency on gold basis. The
export of gold, the drain on the treasury
gold, and under Mr.. Cleveland the re.
plenishing of the depleted gold reserve
by borrowing, was but the logical out
come Of this policy. Silver being dis
oarded and an increased demand thrown
upon gold, gold appreciated and prices
fell, and, just as prices FELL gloom, panic,
distress, poverty, settled over our produ
ing classes. And for this appreciation
of gold Mr.. Cleveland is no more respon-
sible than Mr. Harrison.
All through Mr.. Hairison's admins
tration, gold flowed away from our
shores. And SO, also has it gone during
the years Of Mr.. Cleveland's admins
tration. Aud whyS Not because of high
tariff or low tariff; not because of Nc
Kinley tariff or Wilson tariff, for gold
went under high tariff and under low
tariff, it went under Mckinley tariff and
under Wilson tariff, but simply because
the fall of prices, resulting from the ap-
probation of gold, increased the burden
o: our foreign debts-simply because the
fall in prices destroyed the debt-paying
power of our exports. We increased the
quantity of our exports, from year to year,
but thu increase in quantity was absorbed
in the yawning gulf of falling prices;
more wheat, more cotton did 1t take to
pay our debts, from year to year, SO in
spite Of increased exports, such increase
fell short of meeting our interest charges
on our foreign debt, and gold went to
settle the balance.
1t is the appreciation of gold, not tariff.
that has led to the troubles of our treas-
ury, and the distress of our people, and
for this appreciation of gold Mr.. Harri-
son and Mr. Foster are equally as re.
sponsibie as Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Car
Isle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
EASTERN IGNORANCE OF THE
WEST.

1t is unquestio"ably true that the
average stay -at-home citizen of the East
has entirely failed to measure the muscle
Of the West-or, better yet, the muscle of
the country. We have all been recently
amused by Mr.. Depews discovery" of
California. After long life of activity,
with countless trips to Europe and else
where, it is only within the last three or
four years that he has penetrated farther
west than Chicago, and only this year
that he has yentured beyond Denver,
which is itself but trihe farther than
halfway across the continent. Mr.. Depew
is an example of large class. Charles
S. Gleed,i August Forum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

In 1899 and 1894 the Republicans and
Populists were united and the Democratic
majorities in those years were consider
ably lower than in 1888 and 1890. This
year ths state elects governor and state
officers. Local causes may affect the re-
suit to some extent, but the vote on Mon
day will give us some kind of idea of how
popular the free coinage sentiment is IN
the South. If Alabama should 60 Re-
publican 1t will be an nnerriug index that
the solid South is broken. II it should
go Democratic, by 10000 or more,it will
demonstrate that the Dem ocrats are
abundantly able to keep the solid South
solid for the Democratic ticket
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
SENSUALIzED BRUTE.
An Aged Stranger Makes Indecent
Proposals to Two Little
Children.
Children.

Last night as ths little ten.years-old
daughter of Mr.. Frank Homer, of Spring.
field avenue, was on her way home from
carrying her fathers supper, she was so-
oosted by stranger who attempted to
take undue liberties with her. Mr.. Homer
is the night watohman at the Canton
street car barn, and his daughter and her
little brother bring him his supper be-
tween and 10 o'clock every evening.
The distance from the barns to his home
Is not very great, and no apprehension
was ever felt for the safety Of the children.
Last evening the little ones performed
their usual task, which they always en-
joyed, and had delivered their basket to
their father and started for home. They
had not proceeded far when they noticed
tall man of rather advanced age follow
ing them. They were not much alarmed,
however, but voluntarily increased their
pace. When uear the top of the hill, the
man overlook them and taking hold Of
the littls girls arm, he drew her to the
edge Of the sidewalk and made an in
decent ana lewd exhibition of himself.
The innocent little girl was shocked and
Mortified, but the senIualized brute held
her until sounds OF approaching pedes-
trians frightened hi m, and he released her
and disappeared in the darkness.
The children then went to their home,
where the story was told. The human
flend was described as being rather old
man with gray moustache. Mr.. Homer
at once notified the police, and every
endeavor is being made to locate the
human fiend, whose bestial conduct :war-
rants the severest penalty that the law
inflicts
Complaint from other portions of the
city have been made of like character,
which would seem that this villain,
whoever he may be, has before behaved In
manner that shocks the community and
casts hateful blemish upon decenoy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
DAVE PAIGE A SLICK ONE.
He Is Said to Have Gone to England
When He Left Brazil.


Akron, O., July 20. Especial. y Mr.. j.
II. Lamb of Milwaukee, who was instru-
mental in locating oonsignments OF
machinery in South America belonging
to number of firms in this country, in
Guiding one of Akron's mower and reaper
works, that had been obtained by fraud,
passed through this city yesterday on his
way to Chicago. While at Buenos Ayres
Mr.. Lamb said he met David r. Paige,
formerly of this city and we'll known in
the northern part of Ohio for his con-
neotion with the Huntington forgeries
Paige lived very simply in one of the
suburbs of Buenos Ayres. He was not
active in business and had little money
He told Mr.. Lamb that he expected some
time to have his matters a Strengthened
out and that he would return to Argen-
tina and open general contractors office
Paige left Buenos Ayres nealry year
ago and Mr.. Lamb thinks he went to
England. He does not credit the report
that Paige came to this country and is
living in seclusion. Capatin Henry. the
detective who gained a reputation for ex-
traditing criminals form South America,
found Paige's resting place year or two
after the latter left the United States,
and tried his best to bring him back,
but all schemes fell through.
ST saw Dave and the detective dining
together frequently In the cafes az Buenos
A yres," said Mr.. Lamb, "but Henry met
his match and was forced to leave with
out him. Dave was too sharp for an
army Of detectives"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
Little Boy Drowned at Akron.

Akron. July so.-(speciai.) Win
gerter's Crossing, in South Akron, which
has become known as a veritable death
trap by rail and water, has added another
to tho long list Of victims. This time II
was Willie Braun, who was drowned In
the canal at the crossing while swimming
with a number of companions. He was
ten years old, and the youngest in a
family Of seven. His companions, instead
of making some effort to save him, ran
away when he screamed for help.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
WILL BE HERE MONDAY.
A Hinge Enterprise-A Really Big
Double Circus.

Double Circus.
The coming of the Great John Robin
son and Franklin Bros Enormous Com
blned Shows to Canton, on Monday next,
will be treat to the citizens of this entire
community like they never experienced
before. The Robinson Shows have de-
lighted American amusement lovers for
more than three generations, and
the Franklin Bros. are the founders OF
the new school of American showmen.
In combining and organizing their shows
for the season of 1896 they have spared
no money to secure the best for every de-
partment. A glance at the list of celeb
rifles under their control will convince
the most skeptical that they have been
amply rewarded for their lavish outlay,
for they are the best in the world in their
various lines. The horses, many of them
imported, are models of horseflesh, while
their stud of trained horses do everything
but talk. They VIII appear at every
performance with their original trainer.
The Duryea motorcycle, the horseless
carriage, is to be seen only with these
great shows A royal troure of Japanese,
imported expressly for this vast enter
prise, and the only double troupe ever
brought to this country, Is another feature.
They would be whole show in the
ordinary circus, but are only single
feature with the Robinson and Franklin
shows. Acres of tents are required to ao-
commodate this huge amusement, while
one ticket admits to all the combined
shows
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
ELECTORS AND THEIR oBLIGA.
TIONS.

william NJ Singerly, proprietor of that
uncompromising gold standard organ, the
Philadelphia Record, and one of the cleo
tors on the Democratic presidential ticket
in Pennsylvania, announces that il he is
elected he will cast his vote for william
Mckinley for President. Mr.. Singerly's
notion Of the obligation of an eleotor is
somewhat muddy, and needs clarifying
II he adopts the theory that he has yoli-
tion in the matter in accordance with the
idea that was in the minds of the trainers
Of the constitution, he can vote for
whomsoever he likes Any elector can
vote as he pleases and his vote will stand
whether his party likes 1t or not. but the
name and the fate of Judas Iscariot
would be preferable to the name and the
fate of that elector.
No subject troubled the trainers Of the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

We are glad that the long drawn out
strike at the Brown Hosting Co. works
at Cleveland, is settled, and it is to be
regretted that 1t was not settled before
any blood was shed. No strike was ever
inaugurated that did not work an injury
to both the employer and employe, and
1t is far better that one side should meet
the other half way and end it, than to
prolong the contention. We are Informed
that the Brown Hosting Co. conceded the
main points that the employees were con-
tending for We are not particular about
the terms Of the settlement The fact
that the strike is ended is cause for con-
graduation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

constitution so much as the mode OF
eleoting the President. A popular elec-
tion was hardly thought Of, though 1t
was proposed by Gouverneur Morris and
voted down with substantial unanimity.
The main thought of the members was
TO remove the election of the executive
asfar as possible from the heat Of politics.
One Of the first propositions was that
Congress should choose the President,
aud this method was at one period Of the
convention adopted. Then 1t was recon-
sidered, and the choice Of the electors
chosen by tho state legislatures was adopt
cd. Finally before the adjournment of
the convention, the electoral system as
we now have IL was proposed and the
Office of Vice President was suggested,
and in that form adopted.
The electors were not to meet In general
convention, on the ground that the selec-
tion should be made as far from the din of
politics as possible, but each state was to
choose Its own electors by such methods
as it might determine. These electors
were then to meet at their respective state
capitols and vote for such persons as they
pleased.
This is the only part of the constitution
that has failed of its original purpose. No
sooner were parties formed than the peo-
pie took charge Of the election themselves
and appointed electors to carry out their
will. Since 1900 the electors have never
exercised their own volition, save in a
single instance, but have invariably voted
for the candidate that had been the party
nominee.
The exception occurred in 1890 and
was a mere freak. All the states in that
year voted for James Monroe and he was
entitled to receive the unanimous vote Of
all tine electoral college. One elector in
New Hampshire declared that no man
should receive the same compliment that
was paid to George Washington, and he
accordingly voted for John Quincy
Adams for President, though the latter
had not been candidate before the peo-
pie. Monroe received 231 electoral votes
ont of 232. But this was because of a
Yankees whim.
A more serious question presented It.
sslf to James Russell Lowell, who was
appointed an elecJor In Massachusetts, in
1876. That was in the Tilden and Hayes
campaign, when Tilden only needed
single electoral vote to give him the Presi-
dency. Lowell was Of the opinion that
inasmuch as Tilden had carried the
country by over a quarter of million of
the popular vote, and was the choice of
the people, he thought seriously of voting
for him. The reflection, however, that
he was only the agent of the Republican
party of Massachusetts to express their
will as an elector, determined him, and
he voted for Hayes.
And this is the true principle. The |
electors have no choice of their own, and |
are pledged to vote as their party in
structs them. This has now become one
Of the unwritten amendments to the
Mr.. Singerly may we'll bear this in
mind, and II he does not like Bryan, Let
him resign and the Democrats Of Pennsyl- |
vania will see that electors are put on the
ticket that will vote for Bryan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
The Farmers Picnic.
~IN~
VALUE.

Manager Cavanaugh of Meyers lake,
Is making extensive arrangements to
properly entertain the farmers picnic,
which will be held at the lake August 10.
These gatherings Of the tillers of the soil
become more popular each year and the
attendance this year is expected to eclipse
any previous gathering. Judge MoCarty
will be one of the speakers and the min
lister of ohrists church of Massillon will
also make an address.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

the two metals throughout ore about
equal at the old ratio Of 10 to 1, and the
more gold and silver we can dig out Of
the mountains, the richer the country
grows. Greece and Rome prospered
while their gold and silver mines yielded
the precious metals, but when these
mines were exhausted then commenced
the decline of these great ancient empires.
with one precious metal destroyed In
this country, as the Republicans are bent
upon doing, the people are bound to
suffer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

The Republican platform admits that
bimetallism Is right but wants Great
Britain to agree to it. II bimetallism Ii
right let America lead the procession.
England owns enough American securities
to fall into line. But If we wait until
England consents to bimetallism before
returning to the double standard Eng.
land will continue to dictate terms until
the United States becomes one of her de-
pendencies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
PROF. JOHN C. RIDPATH,
A Republican, Will BE Nominated Fol-
Congressman by the Democrats
Today at Brazil, Ind.

Brazil, Ind, July 29.-(Speoial.)- y
John Clark Ridpath, the we'll known his
torian, will receive the congressional
Gratis of this district who meet In oonven-
tion this afternoon. Professor Ridpath is
Republican, but has won the hearts of
the Democrats by his strong support of
the silver movement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

The fight of the bondholders for gold
payments Is not new issue In the
United States senate on the 18th of De-
oember, 1857, bluff old Ben. Wade, of
Ohio, said: II am for the laboring por-
tion of our people. The rich can take
care of themselves. We never agreed to
pay the bonds in gold no man can find
1t in the contract and will never oon-
sent to have one payment for the bond
holder and another Tor the people. 1t
would sink my party and 1t ought to.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
Many Grapes Ruined.

During the storm Monday evening a
large grape arbor belonging to Mrs.
Andrew orlof, of Sherrick avenue, was
blown down. The arbor was 1876 feet
long and is feet high. and was loaded
with grapes. The vines were badly
damaged, and the crop of grapes ruined.
The loss will DO considerable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

Has anybody ever given reason why
silver was demonetizedS 1t was never
asked for or demanded by the people.
When it was demonetized 1t was three
per cent above par. ASK your Republican
friend why 1t was demonetized and he
will always tell you that he don't know.
Nobody as yet has ever given a reason
why silver was demonetized.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

If the Democrats are really going to
trouble themselves to the extent Of NOM
mating candidate for congress, why
do they not put Mr.. Edward S. Raft in
the field againp Mr.. Raft is standing with
both feet on the silver platform, at pres
ent, oven If he is bold, bad banker -
Massillon Independent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
Two Accidents.

Albert Canusky, six years old, fell from
tree this morning at his home at No.
i29 Schwalm street. He broke both bones
of the right fore arm, the fracture extend
ing above the elbow. Dr. Biechele At
tended him.
Eddie Weinchenker, nine year old, fell
from iaddsr this morning while pick
ing fruit and broke both bones In his right
wrist. DR.. Biechele reduced the fracture.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
SEVENTY-FIVE LIVES LOST.
A German Gunboat Goes Down Off
the China Coast-Only Ten
Lives Saved,

London, July 29.-(Speoial.) "A dis
patch from Chez Foo says that the Ger
man gunboat Iltis went down in Typoon,
off the China coast, and was totally lost,
with seventy.fve of her officers and men.
Only ten of the creeew were saved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

The newspaper is great factor in poll
tics Get your neighbor to subscribe for
the News Democrat, so that he may gain
an intelligent idea of the silver cause.
With knowledge will be conviction Of the
right of our cause, and another vote will
be secured for the free coinage of silver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

Editor Singerly could not stand the
pressure that was brought to bear upon
him to get off of the ticket. He now says
that If elected he would be bound in honor
to vote for Bryan and Sewall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30
AnIncorririhle Rox.

Deputy i6heriff Stone, Tuesday, arrest
ed Jessie Fahs. an inoorrigible youth, at
his home west of Massillon. Hahs is in
the county jail awaiting hea ring before
Probate Judge Wise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

For earaohe, put couple OF drops of
rhomas' Eclectrio Oil on bit Of cotton
and place 1t In the ear. The pain will
stop In few moments. Simple enough.
isn't itp s''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

The Bryan and Sewall silver meeting
has been postponed until Friday evening
next. owing to previous engagement Of
Assembly hall on Thursday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

Eozems In any part OF the body is In.
stantly relieved and permanently cured
by Doan's Ointment. the sovereign
remedy for all holiness Of the skin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-07-30

No country ever suffered with too
much gold and silver. The products OF
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-05-16

any man would have recogi-
nized. But the ''powers be-
hind the throne" willed differ
ent with the above result.
The outcome only strength
ems the belief that the ticket
made up at Paris and publish
ed in last weeks EXAMINER,
will be nominated next fall, if
the promoters wish it. IL
may be possible that Bishop
Clark may be dropped for a lit
indiscretion on his part con
corning his proxy and if he is,
Montpelier will be out in the
cold, so far as the republican
ticket is concerned.
And further it goes to show
what power can be welded by
a combine, when other influ-
ences are brought to bear.