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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
A VENERABLE COUPLE.
The Husband log, His Wife 96-
Oldest People in Ohio.
from Columbus Press.

From Columbus Press.
The most aged couple in Ohio today
and probably the Oldest In the United
States Is Mr.. Philip Hines. aged one
hundred and six years, and his wife Re-
bekah Hines, aged nipety-six. The cor
respondent OF this paper called upon
this couple where they have resided for
many years, In Brown township, this
Delaware) county, and for several hours
enjoyed listening to the relation Of the
incidents that go to make UP the his
tory Of their lives which are now marked
features Of all who know them. Mrs.
Hines was born in that part Of Ohio
that Is now known as Mt. Vernon, Knox
county, where In little cabin built Of
rough logs, rooted over with great slabs
Tor shingles, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Abram Kackler, resided, the family
when all were present composed an even
dozen Of children. Mrs. Hines was the
third issue of the marriage and knows
much of the experiences of early Ohio
life. She said that her parents were
frugal people, industrious. hard working
and successful The children received
instruction both religious and secular
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
AN OMEN OF UNION.
Pleasing Incident at u. P.
Young Peoples Convention.
COTTON TREE BRANCH PRESENTED
ny a Delegate From the South to Bis
Brethren Of the North-An Ex-Actrsss
Made an Interesting Address Sunrise
Prayer Meetings Held.

OMAHA. Aug. ga pleasant Incl,
dent has occurred at the Young Peoples
Christian union convention Of tho
United Presbyterian church in the gift
of branch of cotton plant by Rev.
William Grier of Duewest, s. c., presi.
dent of Erskine college. DIR. GrieI
represents different branch of the
church, and being from the south, il
was looked upon as an omen of a union
which has for some time been in process
of consummation.
An address of interest was by Mrs.
Edith Livingstone Pcnke of Rockford,
Ills. Mrs. peake was formerly an
actress, but, after conversion, engaged
In evangelistic work The audience
was certainly appreciative of her eff.
forts in that line as ever they could
have been of her efforts to amuse. AT
the conclusion of this address the dele.
gates were divided into sectional con.
ferences held in various churches and
halls about the city. That for Junior
workers was held in Coun2e Memorial
church, and led by Rev. w. l. Wishart
of Allegheny, who has had charge OF
that branch of tho work during the
past year
In the auditorium of the same church
was held the conference of Sabbath
workers, teachers and superintendent
This was conducted by Rev S. G. Mar.
shall of Rock Island, Ills, and there
was no lack of interesting speakers.
At the same time there were confer.
ences of choristers and musicians and
of missionaries and volunteers in the Y.
M. 9. A. building.
Rev. r A. Torrey, Of the Chicago
Bible institute, made an address on
personal Efforts in Soul Winning"
He was followed by Hev. c. w. Morri.
son, who has been for years the mission.
airy in India, but now home on fur.
Tough. 1t was missionary address OF
more than usual interest, Icing replete
with information not usually found in
books nor men of like experience This
was followed by an address by Rev. @.
II. Strong, of Sterling, Kan, on "Some
Missions and Christian Citizenship"
Last nights session was given up IN
two addresses, one by Rev ]. G.. Ran.
kin, ID. d., of Denver Rev. ]. A
Alexander, d. D., discussed "Educa
tional Work India"
Sunrise prayer meetings are a feature,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

CLOUDS ana various other atmospheric
phenomena. The observations are at
once telegraphed to headquarters at
Washington and other special stations
where local forecasts are made. Ohio
Is well supplied with such stations and
they are located at Cleveland, San.
dusky, Toledo, Cincinnati and Colum.
bus, respectively. Upon receipt of the
telegraphic observations at Washing.
ton and other stations, the data is at
once entered upon maps or charts of
the United States and Canada. Lines
are drawn connecting places of equal
pressure and temperature, and the
areas of high and low barometer
are thus outlined graphically; the ex-
istence of warm or cold waves, rain or
snow, clear or cloudy weather or
heavy winds, ETC., becomes at once ap.
parent as regards any section of the
country, and study of the weather as
outlined on these MAPS forms in reality
the groundwork Of the. forecast. The
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

tumh ana the last frost In spring, TO.
gether with all other characteristics
that combine to make climate in any
place. The data thus collected is utii-
lied in countless number of ways; in
the courts of justice as matter of
record when bearing witness in any
case where the condition of weather at
a particular period often carries with it
either success or failure as regards win
ming the case at bar; in the discussion
OF the relation of climate TO health;
the effects of climate upon agriculture
and manufactured products of all Kinds:
the relation of soil to moisture, and the
effects of climate upon the supply of
water as regards either inland naviga-
tion or for the needs of man in all his
avocations and daily life and the main
tenance OF all animal organism.
Besides collecting the data men
toned these state services attend to
the dissemination of all forecasts and
warnings for that particular state, and
also the issuance and publication of
weather crop bulletins. These wealth
er crop bulletins describe the effects of
the weather upon the staple crops of a
spefified section from week TO week
during the growing season, thereby
giving the'iagriculturalist and Others
interested very definite idea as to the
outlook as regards crops in any state;
the abundance of yield and the law OF
supply and demand being the index
points which mark the probable money
value of any product.
Last May an additional feature was
added by the bureau, in the nature of
a special corn and wheat region report
ing service. This embraces the corn
and wheat regions of Ohio, Kentucky,
Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas,
Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Mime.
sofa. Daily reports are rendered by
telegraph through the cooperation Of
paid observers at selected points in the
states mentioned. In Ohio there are
fourteen of these special stations, To-
Gated as follows: Bellefontaine, Buoy
rus, Canal Dover, Canton, Chillicothe,
Circleville, Dayton, Defiance, Findlay,
Granville, Greenville and Norwalk
Reports from the weather bureau sta.
tions at Cincinnati and Columbus are
utilized, and efforts are being made to
esta blish station at Somerset. Perry
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
THE DOW LAW
As a Revenue Getter, Brings in
Over S3,OOO,OOO.

Chief Clerk B. E. Furnas, of the office
OF the auditor of state, made the totals
OF the Dow law collections for the
midsummer assessment, which is the
first collection under the new law,
which increases the amount of the Dow
tax from $3.50 to $3.50 per annum. 1t is
therefore the first reliable index of the
new law as a revenue getter. Contrary
to general vpectetions the number of
saloons ha ncreased during the first
six months of the new rate from lO,l77
to 10,2Ss. The total amount of revenue
coming to the state general revenue
fund at the last collection under the
old rate was $3.50, ,627.S5.
The total amount coming to the same
fund from this collection is S525, 726. ls.
The total for both collections is $780,
354.03 The total taxes paid under the
old law in January last was 81 1852 $50. :
80. The total paid under the present
law at the collection which has lust
been finished is S3,055, ,77O.02. That is
to say, the revenue from the saloon
business has been increased about 100
per cent. by the increase of the tax
rate by the legislature. 1t is but fair
TO state that the number Of saloons
generally increases from the January
settlement To the July settlement and
vice versa. Columbus Press
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

The subject of weather aud crops
being an all important one at this sea-
son of the year, the writer recently re-
solved upon visit To the man whom
the mind is apt to invest with some
mysterious power in the control of
these matters-namely Observer Rich
ardson, under whose direction all
meteorological phenomena affecting
Ohio are recorded
Upon entering an important bureau
of the United States weather depart
ment, like that of Columbus, and noting
the, strange looking instruments and
the absorbed manner of the force of
men at work, one is almost willing to
concede TO the service some creative
agency. Although second thought dis
pels any such Illusion, the visitors love
of the marvellous still finds indulgence
as the delicate and complicated work Of
weather observation is explained to
him. But before giving the result Of
the interview with the Ohio weather
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
Baroerapb, selt.RecoraIpr parometer.

Barograph, Self-Recording Barometer
nuaiIy Tor lJs maintenance, CJner than
the printing of reports and bulletins,
which is provided for by the state
printing fund. But in May of the pres
ent year the government relieved the
state of further expense in this matter,
and in future all bulletins, monthly
reports. maps, etc., will be printed in
the weather bureau Office at Columbus,
a special and complete printing and
stereotyping outfit having been pro-
vided for the purpose. There are lao
voluntary observing stations in Ohio
which monthly report to the central
station at Columbus. Instruments are
furnished these observers.
"The value of the data furnished by
the state weather services must not be
under estimated. The success of the
forecasts and warnings depends in q
great measure on an intimate acquain.
tance by the forecaster with the pecu-
liar climatic features of any section,
and this can only be determined by the
record of years 1t is important to
know about how many rainy days to
expect for any section of the country
on an average during each month,
season and year; the average amount
or number OF days sunshine; the aver
age temperature and precipitation and
the extremes of each during the vari-
Gus seasons; the probability of thun-
derstorms each month and wear. the
average direction Of the wind and Its
force; the average depth of snowfall
and the first and last dates of its occur
renee; the average dates of the first
FROST lwhsthar light or killing, ia au-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

county. Eacn stateservlce mas a cen.
tral station to which the various sta
tions report, Columbus being a central
station for Ohio. This special service
has been very favorably received by
the public, and promises to be a most
valuable adjunct to weather bureau
work"
1t is certainly gratifying to note that
Ohio has been in the advance in the
matter of weather and crop reporting,
and has at the present time the best
service in the union. Under it's pres.
ent efficient management management
there is no question but that it will
maintain its high standard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

Mr.. Philip Hines, one of the subjects
or this sketch, was one hundred and SIX
years old, August 18th. 1890. He Is con-
sidered the oldest resident of Ohio and
beyond a doubt the oldest husband in
the United States. He was born in
Maryland, In early boyhood he took a
fancy to the boots and shoes made by
his uncle, Philip Hines whose name he
bears. His uncle thinking that he would
make success of the trade, taught 1t
to him, and in few years ne found him
self making foot-gear for the sterner sex
and bellies Of the neighborhood.
Then In the prime of his youth he
moved to Knox county, Ohio and OPEN
ed shop. He was the youngest son of
a family of five and was considered one
of the most industrious men of the
neighborhood. When he located In Knox
county he was surrounded by Indian
camps and with wild beasts he came In
contact almost constantly. He made
friends with the Indians. whose favor he
won not only for himself but for his
sweetheart. Rebekah Keckler. They
seemed to be the guardians for the cop-
per race. Philip enjoyed their compan-
ionship and al his off-tlmes took part
In their amusements, playing ball and
running foot races.
When the war broke out Philip laid
down his hammer and pegging awl,
came to Delaware, joined the Eigh-
teenth regulars, u. S. A., when he was
II years old, He Joined Camp Chase at
Columbus and served in the capacity of
cook. He was not discharged until nine
years ago, and is doubtless the last old
veteran discharged. When the war
drums ceased and the golden music of
the bugle was hushed, he was home on a
furlough and thought that was all But
in order to draw his allowance ne was
compelled to get his discharge In regu-
lar order, as these funds are only given
to soldiers honorably discharged. Com
rade Hines is In good health and is now
making a visit at the home OF his son,
John Hines. near Ashley. o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
PITH OF THE NEWS.

Mary Abigail Dodge, Gail Hamilton, I"
was buried NJ Hamilton, Mass
Daniel Whalen, for ten years cashier Of
the New York excise board. is accused OF
stealing $1,000
Germany will decline to interfere In
Cretan affairs until after the kaiser meets
the czar.
Miss Mamie Harper of Camden, was
drowned in Delaware bay by the capsiz.
ing of an oyster sloop. Eight other pas.
sengers were saved.
Attachments for 81, 500 have been Sc.
cured IN New York city against Secretary
OF the Interior Hoke smiths paper, the
Atlanta journal
1t was announced I'm New York that
$3.50 900 in gold had startod from Lundon
for New York, and that 81, ,2bO, Om was
coming from Gherbourg
The Eighth Canadian parliment opened
nj Ottawa, The governor general In his
speech promised that the question of lower
Tory taxation should receive serious con.
sideration
1t Is announced from New York city
that the American Baptist Home Mission
society is calling in all its church mort.
cages throughout the country on account
OF the monetary agitation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

from the knees of the mother and father
under the light of the little creased rag
which lay on one side of a nan which a -
forded them all the lamp liqhf Of the
household. When she grew strong
enough to make the trip. she iourneved
to school FIVE miles through the wood
land. Many times she has submitted to
hockey" and for it received a whIp-
ping rather than brave the travel along
the very path made by bear, deer. wolf
and other wild beasts whose very foot
prints were almost warm so recently
had they been made. Many times did
the copper head chase her In rapid trip
TO her home where she found refuge
against all storms OF attack by the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
WILL RIVAL THE STANDARD.
The Cudshy Brothsrs VIII Pipe oil ,s
Chicago,

The Cudahy Brothers viii Pipe oil ~
Chicago.
CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Michael and John
Cudahy. wealthy packers Of this city,
have entered into an oil deal of enor.
nous proportions. II their present
plans materialize Chicago is to have a
new industry, rival of the great plant
of the Standard Oil company at Whit.
ing and the first pipe line from the oil
fields to enter its limits.
The Cudahys have purchased in
Wells and Adams counties, Indiana,
the entire plant and wells of the North.
ern Indiana Oil company. Following
this purchase they have this week
placed with the National Tube and
Pipe company, of Pittsburg, a $500, 900
order for six-inch oil pipes How big
the order is may he appreciated when ID
is known that it covers pipes for an un.
derground oil line l70 miles in length
and extending from the oil fields to
Chicago.
With the tankage which they will
erect in Indiana and the refining plants
and tanks needed at Chicago. and it is
estimated that their investment aside
from the original purchase price will
represent 81 800, 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
A Royal Tin.

AS the Princess of Wales was travel
ing to Sandringham an evening or two
since the saloon carriage in which her
royal Highness was seated stopped in
front of the bookstall at Ely railway
station. The Princess beckoned one
of the lads attending the stall and se-
lected papers to the value of 2s Sd.
She handed the boy a sovereign in pay
ment, and when the youth offered her
the change she told him that he might
keep 1t for his pains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

j. j. Burns came home, Saturday,
from a weeks leoturing before the De.
fianoe county institute, and left, this
morning, for Columbiana county, where
he is to give instruction this week.
Mrs. Champler, nee Lizzie Lawler, has
left for her home, in Terre Haute, Ind,
taking with her Francis and Fenton
Lawler, the two younger sons of James
=, Lawler, Of the Carroll Chronicle.
The Turner Society will give an ex-
hibitlon at Oak Cove on Labor Day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
Swedish NJ. h. Conference.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, Aug. 22.-The
third annual conference of the Swedish
M. f Central church is in session
here. The conference is composed of
the churches of New York, Pennsyl.
vania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
Bishop Walden presides.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

Karl's Clover Root will purify your
Blood, clear your complexion, regulate
your bowels and make your head clear
as bell. 9bo,, b0o., sl.00. Sold by
Canton Pharmacy Ed. II. Young, Fred
=. shanafelE (N
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 22.-In Kansas
City, Kan. an unknown thief entered
the branch of the American National
bank during the momentary absence of
the cashier and prying open desk SO.
cured ST. 900 in currency.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-08-27
BUCKEYE WEATHER.
Interesting Interview With the
"A Who is Supposed to
Control 1t.
immense Benefits Daily Rendered
the Public By the Ohio Cli-
mate and Crop Service.

Manner of Gathering Data on which Pre-
dictions are Based-Plans for Dissem'
mating Information - Corn and Wheat
Region Reporting Other Features.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-12
The Disappearing Quakers.
From the London Spectator.

rom Ille LONDON spectator.
We take it that the Quaker idea of cul-
tivating the stiffness and the quietness'
which has so great an effect upon their
children's education is identical in effect
with that practice of retreat" for which
thousands of minds in our fussy genera
ton have so deep, and we may add so in
effectual, a longing. Even their peculiar
tiles of dress and language have long since
ceased to excite ridicule. and are hardly
more distinctive than those of earnest So
cialistS or of the newest successful Pro-
testant denomination. Perfect liberation.
however. which has benefited so many
creeds, has almost killed the Quakers, and
in the hour of triumph of their most prom
inent ideas their society is dying, or near
ly dying, of want of votaries. They have
leavened the community and they are be-
ing absorbed into it. One would have
thought that thousands of families would
have joined their communion as a kind of
intellectual retreat safe from the press
ure of a battling world, but it is not so,
and if they have not for a few years act
ually decreased, they are never without
the apprehension, that, in this country at
least, they may disappear. swallowed up
in the multitude of those who agree with,
and yet do not belong to their. communion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-12

men met and looked at each other. but
there was no recognition of the visitor
each others faces for the first time SO
you're Jim Waite said the caller. We'll,
/ IN glad to meet you. My name is Nose
~, Charles Mosely, and l used to sign &C.
r." in Charleston Waite remembered
INN nm IN an instant; Fhe two men for
north and SOuthwire before the outbreak
of the war, and had become fast friends
without ever having met. Still, Jim
Waite didn't know Mosely was the man
VINO had told him 10 get off the wire in
side the confederate line. Where did you
go after stealing those dispatches 1 was
sending during the war? asked Mosely,
and then Waite understood it all. Mosely
supposed that Waite had recognized his
sending even while stealing the de-
spatches, and said he thought it strange
that Waite had not recognized his send
ing as quickly as he had the touch of
Waite. l knew Waite we'll and he de-
ciares that the story is absolute true.
Amy operator who is accustomed to
work by sound with men every day can
tell in an instant just who is working the
key There is something peculiar in the
way each operator opens and closes his
key. OF course, il is entirely a matter of
education of the ear Another evidence
of the susceptibility Of the aural nerves
to education is the fact that an opera
tor can receive and copy a message and
at the same time distinctly hear and com
prehend everything that is being said by
others in the room. He can be very bus
ily engaged at ANYTHING. and vet his ear
Will take in everything that is said near
him. Another peculiar thing is the fact
that a telegrapher working at night will
lay his head within two inches of a work.
ing instrument and sleep as soundly as
though in bed. He will not be disturbed
in the least until his own Office call is
sounded by the instrument. That will
awaken him in an instant. OF course,
each sound is exactly of the same degree
of intensity, and il is only the training of
the ear that causes him to distinguish his
Office call when even asleep"