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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
WHY HARD TIMES IN THIS
COUNTRY

Why hard times in this country is a
question well worth considering. Why
such suffering as we have had for years
when the land has been blessed with
abundant harvests, and with popula-
ton disposed to active industry with or
ganized industries of the very best and
natural resources unequalled.
A recent government report shows
how the farmers have suffered from low
prices, and this gives us some light at
least. We give some figures that speak
for themselves
In 1896 we produced 2,2S3, 900, 600
bushels of corn; the farm price for it was
2l.5 cents bushel, and the total value
$49l ,000, 900. In 1891, for a corn pro-
duction of 2,O60,0O0,00O bushels, the
farm price was 40 6 cents bushel, and
the total value was $3.50, ,440, 900, or $780,
600, 900 more than the farmers received
in 1896 for vastly larger crop. A loss
like this must affect the whole country.
In the latter part of 1896 a slight i'm
provement took place in the price of
wheat, owing to scarcity abroad, yet the
farmers got for the crop of that year
s202, 100000 less than for the crop OF
1891. The average of wheat was 1875
cents a bushel, against "a in 1891, but
we had the advantage of a failure of the
European aid Indian crops, which
forced up the price OF wheat; otherwise
we would scarcely have got more than
the 30 cent average. With crops of
wheat half as large again as ten years
ago we are getting some $4,000, 600
year less for it.
Oats make a worse showing. For a
vastly larger crop in 1895 the farmer re.
ceives $40, 900, 900 less than for the aver.
age crop of the six years from 1890 to
1895, and s50,0O0,OOO less than for the
average from 1880 to 1889.
In these three great farm products, the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
THAT SILVER COMMISSION.

According to the London Times Presi-
dent McKinley's silver commission may
as we'll stay at home, for, says the Times,
"all indications in Europe point to the
failure" OF the conference plan. The
Times concludes with these words "If
America wants free silver she must
procure it herself at her own risk"
The Times is high authority, but really
tells us nothing new as to the silver
question in Europe. There have been
several conferences and each and all
were utter failures. Judging by the
past and by all lights up to date, this
silver commission is foredoomed to be a
failure. Those promoting the scheme
must know it, and the only thing for
this country to do is to act for herself as
she ought to do. This contemplate
clinging to foreign powers is disgusting
and unworthy the American name.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Republican papers talk about "gold
Democrats" as though there were such
an embodiment. The Democracy of this
country is the national party that con-
trolled the Chicago convention which
nominated Bryan and Sewall for Presi-
dent and Vice President. There is no
other Democratic party. That conven.
ton was regularly called, fairly conduct
ed, and the platform and candidates ac-
ceptable, the latter receiving about six
and half millions of votes, and thus
were emphatically endorsed. And that
platform and those candidates are more
popular now than last November. This
nonsensical twaddle about gold Demo-
Gratis is utterly superfuous, now. The
Cleveland administration was the gold
party, but that having gone, the Nc
Kinley administration succeeds as heir
to all the golden glory. Its silver com
mission to Europe is only another sham
game of this sham party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
ANoTHR LEveE BROKEN.
Thousands of Acres of Newly Planted
Crops Being Destroyed.

Thousands of Acres of Newly Planted
Crops Being Destroyed.
MEMPHIS, April 2O.-Another break
in the levee on the Louisiana side is re-
ported from a point 20 miles below
Natchez, Miss. The details at this
writing are meagre and the extent of
the break cannot be learned. The stu.
alton at Biggs, where the water is rush
ing through the crevasse in torrents, is
growing worse. Madison parish is fast
becoming inundated and the water will
extend to other parishes, destroying
thousands of acres of newly planted
crops.
Vicksburg, Natchez and other river
points are crowded with refugees and
everything possible is being done to
alleviate the suffering of the poorer
classes. Calls for aid have been sent
out from sections of the overflowed
Mississippi delta, and while the waters
are slowly receding, the suffering and
destitutiOn increases. The situation
throughout the delta is about the same
The planters hope that the waters will
be carried away in time to make good
crop. At Memphis the river is slowly
falling and at Cairo a decided fall is
reported.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
JAMES A. RICE FOR GOVERNOR.

Quite a number of our Democratic ex-
changes have been naming and booming
our gallant Mayor as suitable and
worthy gentleman for the Democracy of
Ohio to nominate as their candidate for
Governor this fall
The writer hereof has not consulted
Mayor Rice and hence does not know
his views on the matter. We may say,
however, this paper most cordially en-
dorses all our brethren of the press have
said as to the Democracy, the ability
and the personal worth and good looks
of Canton's popular mayor.
There seems to be no doubt that,
should Mr. Rice give his consent to be a
candidate for nomination, he would re.
ceive the active and cordial support OF
this section of the state. During the
last campaign he made speeches for
Bryan and Sewall and free Silver in man
of our neighboring counties and none
were more acceptable or better received.
Indeed Mayor Rice, II nominated, would
be strong candidate, and If elected,
would prove a capable Governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
May UNITE.
Congregationalists and Chris
tians May Unite.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED.
Complete Union Not Looked For at
This Time. hut It IL Expected to UIti-
msteiy Iiow-irrangements Made
to CO.Operate Iu Different Lines.

ST. Louis, April 90. There is q ma.
tional movem mt on foot looking to the
union of the Congregational and Chris
tian denominations. Some months ago,
in addition to steps taken in Ohio aud
the east. a union meeting of the min.
listers of the two bodies was held in st.
Louis.
This meeting has resulted in second
oeing held, at which papers were read.
A discussion followed which brought
out in the most fraternal manner the
beliefs, likenesses and differences of
the two denominations. These commit
tees, composed in the main of promi-
nent ministers, were appointed to con-
slider suggestions made for CO. operation
In educational, evangelistic and be.
nevolent work. and formulate plans to
be presented at the next meeting.
Complet union is not looked for at
present, but it is thought that plans
may be made drawing the denomina-
tions more closely together in work
and fellowship, and finally result in q
union.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Some Republican papers are greatly
elated over President McKinley's silver
commission to Europe, and seem to ex
pect great things, But some Republi.
cans are not so hopeful. The Washing,
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia
"Press" writes that sit Is only the hon.
est truth to say that there are probably
not half dozen men in Washington
who look with any confidence to any
particular good to come out Of this at.
tempt to bring about at this time in.
ternational bimetallism," for these rea-
sons:
Germany, England and France are
all more or less irritated because of this
tariff legislation, and it is looked upon
here as most inopportune time to un-
dertake to bring about any agreement
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Ex-Judge William r. Day, of our city,
left this afternoon for Washington, pre-
paratory to sailing on May lst for
Havana on his Cuban mission. II the
meantime thu Judge will De examining
the papers so as to go there somewhat
posted and prepared to meet the Spanish
Dons. The mission is to investigate
the Ruiz case and see if he was brutally
murdered or died from disease or by sui
eide. Ruiz was an American citizen,
and it is eminently proper the govern
ment should look into it and assuredly
no more capable gentleman than Judge
Day could have been selected by Presi-
dent Mckinley.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

1t is surely not to the advantage of
creditors to drive their debtors into
bankruptcy, when such debtors have a
fair chance of working out of present
difficulties. To push worthy strug-
Cling debtor to the wall, is to sacrifice
his assets, and take away the possibility
of payment and possibly take away all
chance of starting again in business. In
fact creditors can do better for them
selves by helping an unfortunate debtor
on to his feet rather than to drive him to
ruin. A bankruptcy bill is now pending
in the Senate. A fair and satisfactory
law should be enacted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Admitting hides free into this country
for about twenty-five years last past has
promoted the leather and shoe trade,
and has given our own people cheaper
shoes, harness, etc, and has built up a
foreign shoe trade of 500, 100000 year.
This is surely worth considering. A
heavy duty upon raw hides would injure
this shoe trade abroad and compel our
own people to pay higher prices. Why
disturb business in this way? Uncer-
tsinty is ever foe to business pros
perity
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Senator Gray, of Delaware, the other
day, when the tariff question was up,
stated that the Dingley bill, which was
referred to the finance committee, was
being considered by a Republican min
ority Of the committee and not by the
full committee. 1t has never been
officially before the finance committee.
When the Republican members get the
bill into what they may think proper
shape, it will be considered by the full
committee, which consists of five adVo-
Gates OF the bill and five Democratic
opponents, with Senator Jones, of
Nevada, silver Republican, whose posi-
ton has not been disclosed, but it is
generally supposed he will go with the
Republicans on tariff revision to Ger.
tain extent. Republican Senators have
now been considering the bill, without
reaching conclusion, and it is probable
the full finance committee will take as
much time. The Democratic side on
the Dingley bill is yet to be heard. 1t
was gagged in the house, but will take
its time in the Senate. There Is no
probability Of the bill getting through
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

From this it appears that, while there
were twenty-five more failures during
the first quarter last year, the liabilities
were upward of s3,3OO,O0O less. The
first quarter of 1894 was somewhat. less
favorable than this year. But this does
not show that "the advance agent" has
come With that prosperity. They may
say he has not had time yet, but they
were not so lenient with Mr.. Cleveland
This party Of high tariff and prosperity
continue to promise and ask the people
to wait. Facts, and Republican theories
and promises are distressingly at logger
heads
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
whats the news from the Jarseys,

whats the news from the Jarseys,'
became common saying in the revolu
ton during the years 1875 and l777
The news was for long while adverse
until Washington crossed the river Della
ware one cold December night and
turned the tide. The local elections in
New Jersey this week show that the tide
has turned in favor of the Democrats.
Last November Vice-President Hobart
carried his own city OF Paterson by 3,4O0,
On Tuesday it went Democratic by 1000.
Jersey City, carried by Mckinley, went
Democratic by 5000. Newark did the
same by large majority. And SO
it has been running throughout the
State. The people seem to have gener.
ally lost confidence in those false
promises of prosperity. $50 go
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Cure Your Stom ach.

You can quickly do this by using
South American Nervine. 1t can cure
every CASE Of weak stomach In the world.
1t always cures, never fails. 10 knows
no failure. 1t will gladden. your heart
and put sunshine into your life. It is q
most surprising cure. A week stomach
and broken nerves will drag you down
to death. South American Nervine will
help you Immediately. No failures;
always cures; never disappoints. Lovely
to wake. Sold by Durbin, Wright s5 Co.,
druggists. Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
FUNERAL oF MRS. HANNA.
Her .Graudsons Acted ss Paiibearsrs.
W.. lInterred at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, April 2i--The funeral
Of Mrs. s. Nj. Hanna, mother of Sena-
tor M. A. Hanna. was held from her
late residence, No. 736 Prospect street.
DR.. S. p. Sprecher oficiated. The
utmost simplicity. was observed in all
details.
The pallbearers were her grandsons,
Dan r. Hanna, Howard NJ Hanna,
Charles M Chaplin of New York, Co.
burn Haskell, Robert l.. Ireland, @. o.
Baslington, A. O., and T.. o. Saunders
of st. Paul. The interment was at
Lakeyiew cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
There doesn't seem to be

There doesn't seem to be
very much the matter with
your child. He doesn't ac-
tually lose weight, but there
is no gain. He belongs to
that large class of children
that don't seem to prosper.
You look at him a little
more thoughtfully than you
do at the rest and say "He is
not doing WELL" Failure
to gain in weight in a child
is a danger signal. Scott's
Emulsion should be taken
at once. 1t puts on fat
where health demands it,
strengthening the digestion.
SCOTT q BOVINE. ch.mi.,.. New YorL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Send for the "curebook." 100 pages free
J.C Aver Co., Lowell, Masa

the Senate and through conference com
mittee much before July or August, and
it may not get through at all, although
the probabilities are some sort of bill
will be passed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
GentrN,s LIE spared.

HARRISBURG, April 2l.-The board of
pardons recommended communication of
the death sentence imposed upon James
B. Gentry, for the murder of Actress
Madge Yorke. to imprisonment for life.
Governor Hastings approved the recon.
mendation. Gentry was to have been
hanged ThursdaY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

with those countries in favor Of bimet-
alism. The leading bimettalists in Eng
land are quoted here as having express
ed the opinion within the last month
that no agreement can be reached with
Great Britain for any conference on the
subject.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
ITALIAN EXPEDITION MAssAcRED.

AbyssInians' Revenge For Their Firing
on Flag of Truce.
PARIS, April 20.-The Temps pub.
fishes story saying that an Italian ex-
pedition under Major Bottego has been
annihilated in Southern Abyssinia. 1t
appears that the Ethiopian general
commanding at Baro requested Major
Bottego to halt until the expedition
was authorized by the Negus to pro-
ceed.
The Italians thereupon fired on the
messengers bearing the flag of truce
and killed them. In the fight between
the Abyssinians and Italians which fol-
lowed only two of the latter succeeded
in escaping,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

The news is that war exists oD the
Greek frontier and severe fighting has
occurred between the Turks and the
Greeks. 1t is possible the powers may
put stop to the conflict and command
peace. Had these powers required Tur-
key to give up Crete and allowed the is.
land to be placed under Christian rule
in some shape, this war might have been
nravpptpd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
troubles and suffering 30 painful to
many that life is made miserable. The
womb, like the bladder. was created for
one purpose, ard if left alone IL is not
liable to become diseased, except In
rare cases. When in position the
womb is situated back of and very
close to the bladder, and for that rea-
son any distress, disease or inconven.
ience manifested in the kidneys, back,
bladder or urinary passage Is often by
mistake, attributed to female weakness
or womb trouble of some sort. The
error is easily made and may be as
easily avoided by paying a little atten-
ton to the condition of the urine (see
pamphlet). The mild and the ex-
traordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer,s
Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for it's wonderful
cures. If you need medicine you
should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. Mention the
News-Democrat and send your ad-
dress to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. The proprietors Of this
paper guarantee the genuineness ofthis
offer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

The sympathy Of people generally
throughout Christendom is with the
Greeks in their war with the Turks. But
mere sympathy will not count in such a
struggle. The Turks can overwheIm the
Greeks by an army of five or 90 to one,
and they are well armed. The Greek
navy is superior to that of Turkey and
may count somewhat. A omparison of
the two powers makes the following
oh nmri M.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

PADUCAH, KY, April 20.-The grand
jury has returned three indictments
against Milton G. Cope, the defaulting
ex-president of the First National bank
of Paducah, for forgery of three notes
aggregating $4,000. Cope's where
abouts are unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
city Commissioner starving.

LoRAIN. o., April 2l.-City Commits
sioner Kramer has applied to the tow
ship trustees for help. He had re-
ceved no pay for four months and was
starving. Not being able to realize
anything from the work he did on the
streets he said the only course left him
to pursue was to ask for aid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

In consequence Of winter diet and lack
OF open sic exercise, the whole physical
mechanism becomes impaired. Ayers
Ssssaparilla is the proper remedy, In
the sprsng OF she yeu, 10 strengthen the
appetite, lnvigorate the system, and expel
all impurities from the blood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

The spoils seeking Republicans, del.
egation after delegation, have been
pestering President Mckinley to set
aside civil service reform and re.
scind President Cleveland's S orders, there.
by opening thousands of places to ac-
complish the same purpose and relieve
the president and of dsagreeable duty
bills have been introduced in Congress
looking to the same end, repeating by
statute the civil service regulations and
restoring some 10000 places now subject
to competitive examination to the old
spoils system. Governor Black, of New
York, has set the pace in that state by a
special message to the Legislature ad-
vising the substitution of an ineffective
civil service law for the very effective
one now in force regulating state and
municipal appointments. The reformers
of the state are up in arms against the
proposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Ladies, Take the Best. If you are
troubled with Constipation, Sallow Skin,
and Tired Feeling, take Karl's Glover
Tea, it is pleasant to take. Sold by
FREQ P. Shanafelt & Co., E. L. Ortt,
Market st.; L. G. Miller, East End.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

All those creeping crawling stingIng
sensations that combine to make up the
tortures Of any itching disease of the skin
are instantly relieved and permanently
cured by Doan's Ointment. Take. no
substitute. Doan's never fails.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Cnnsnl Neal Honnrrd.

LIVERPOOL, April 20.--A committee
If citizens presented che retiring
United States consul, James l.. Neal.
with silver service of plate. The com
mittee also presented Miss Neal with a
handsome dressing case. Mr.. Neal and
family sails for New York today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
ANGEL In Washington,

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Dr. Angel,
who will succeed Mr.. Terrell as United
States minister to Turkey, has visited
the state department. After paying his
respects to Secretary Sherman, he spent
some time in consultation with ex-Sec.
rectary Foster as to the new duties to
be assumed by him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Consumption Causes Death

Tod Roach, Of osuaburg, an employs
of the Osuaburg Tile Company, died
Sunday evening of consumption. Mr..
Roach was about 3s years old, and mp to
four years ago resided in Canton. He
leaves family.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
EXCURSION TO NEW YORK
Via Pennsylvania Lines, April 23d
to 26th.


to 26th.
Special excursion tickets TO New York
City will be sold via Pennsy lvanla Lines
April 23, "a, 20 and 80 inc lusiye, ac-
count the Grant Monument Cerem onial.
r turn coupons will he good to return
leaving New York not later than May
4. In addition tu the special low rate for
single tickets, which will be sold TO all
applicants, a further reduction in fare
may be enjoyed by organized parties In
Uniform numb berinR not less than twenty
five persons travelling together on a
party ticket. This will enable militay
and civil organizations desiring to parti-
cipate in the ceremonies to travel over
the Pennsy lvania Lines at special rates.
All information on the subject may be
obtaineo by addressing the pesrest
Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agent, or
f. Van Dusen, Chief Assistants General
Passenger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Rich Gold Discovery.

PORT TOWNSEND, Was, April 20.-
From news brought here on the
steamer Alki. from Alaska, the new
gold fields discovered on the Londyke
river are SAID to be much richer than
at first supposed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The execu.
tive council of the Federation Of Labor
has continued its session here. The
questions discussed were not of general
public interest. 1t was decided that
employees ought noG to do overtime
work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
Consul General to Berlin.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The presi-
dent has informed Representative
Bartholdt of Missouri that julius Gold
smith of Milwaukee had been selected
for consul general to Berlin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Taking hides from the free list and inn
posing a heavy tariff duty is arousing
the leather trade of the country, and
seems likely to endanger the Dingley
bill. The following letter from James g.
Blaine to William Mckinley is of suffi.
cient Importance now to attract wide at
tention. Seven years ago, when Major
Mckinley was considering the advisd-
bility of taxing hides in his then pend
ing tariff bill, Mr.. Blaine wrote him as
follows:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22
For the Presbyterian Assembly.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 20.-A confer.
ence Of the representatives of the
Presbyterian churches of the city has
been held to arrange for entertaining
the Presbyterian general assembly in
Winona in May. General Benjamin
Harrison will preside and present a
historic gavel to moderator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-04-22

Americans should one and all remem.
Der that we are now living under the
prosperity" administration, 1t is to be
hoped that all enjoy it.