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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
SECTION OF DRUMNrERs' CAR.

to his memory TO make the comparison
between samples which were offered to
him at intervals of several weeks. 1t is
probable that one line Of goods only
will be carried on q train, but this point
is now under debate and has not yet
been definitely decided
Sleeping and dining cars will be at
tach ed to the train, so that the drum
mers can literally live on wheels and
thus save all hotel expenses. The hotel
landlords will doubtless protest against
this innovation, but it is probable that
the drummers themselves will greatly
appreciate the change, for their quar-
ters in Pullman will be much more
comfortable than in the best of country
hotels, and if the fare i'll the dining car
does not suit them they can make some
organized effort to better it. There will
be pleasant and congenial companion
ship for them, and the rides between
stations can be whiled away with much
more comfort than formerly.
The plan has not as yet been perfect
ed, but it has been more or lessunder con-
sideration by large commercial houses
for some time. Its present practical
shape was given it during discussion
Of the scheme by little knot of Chica-
60 travelling men, and, while the heads
of some houses find objections to it, the
majority of wholesalers seem to favor it
and welcome the change twill make in
their business methods. At present the
expense accounts of drummers foot up a
considerable item during the year, and
the cost Of selling goods sometimes
wipes out all the profits.
No one doubts that the special train
Gcheme will prove less expensive than
the method now in use. None but
the houses handling the most reliable
goods, however, can stand the test Of
such close competition, for inferior
goods would suffer by comparison. Only
the large staple articles, such as ready
made clothing, hats, mems furnishing
goods, groceries, millinery, dress goods,
ETC., will be sold from the special train,
for it would hardly be practicable to
sell minor articles in this way. Cigars,
jewelry, stationery and the like will
probably be carted about in drummers'
satchels in the future just as they have
been for years past.
AS to the rivalry at close range, no
dealer in first class goods will object to
that, for they have become accustomed
to facing their competitors. Rival
drummers frequently display their sam
Piles at the same time in the same hotel,
and it has long been the custom of the
boot and shoe drummers to visit Chica-
go at about the same time in the year
and show their samples together. 1t may
not be many months before the first
drummers' train will be started, and if
it is success it will be followed by
many more. ANDREW DowNs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

MEETING PLACE OF PROPOSED CONGRESS.
of her own in 1900, proposes to have re-
ligious gathering which shall be as large,
If not larger, than that first one And for
fear that its size and Importance might
not be enough to give 1t the amount Of
distinction desired, it is proposed to mold
/. in the most magnificent building ever
constructed for such purpose.
If the proposed plans are executed, the
structure will be one of the wonders of the
exposition. 1t is to be an immense cathe-
dral, built up In terraces and capped With
a dome three times larger than the largest
dome now in existence. The great dome
will be lifted high into the air on numer-
Gus pillars, and its curved windows will
be set with stained glass; so that the in
terror lighting of the building will be
most beautiful as well as novel.
The terraces of the building will be still
further beautitled by hanging gardens. But
the chief feature of interest will be the ar.
tistic and elaborate manner in which it is
proposed to decorate the exterior Under
the cupola surrounding the central dome
there will be panoramic representations OF
events in ecclesiastical history in which
Christians are most interested. The scenes
on Calvary will be depicted. The agony in
the garden of Gethsemane and other scenes
in the life of Christ will be shown in q
striking manner.
The interior of the building will also be
interesting. The various religious organ
izations and cults will be represented In
whatever manner they may elect, special
space being set apart in the great building
for each. There will also be great reli.
gious museum in which will be displayed
large collection of ecclesiastical relics.
Facing the auditorium will he an i'm
mense stage, upon which each of the great
religious bodies will be asked to represent
by means of theatrical performance, the
work which ii 10 doing. The stage is &c
be especially designed for the production
of religious plays, and the theatrical per
formanoes will be accompanied by nam
moth services of song, in which thousands
of singers and great orchestra will take
part. The scheme was originated by NJ
Delaigne, Partisan litterateur, who has
recently come to America 10 arouse inter
est in and gain support fu the project.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

the erection of the magnificent tomb has
been varlously assigned. Among those
whose efforts in this work have been
praised there has been hardly any mention
of the name of Edward f. Cragin of Chi.
cago. Few know but that for his energy
the monument might yet be uncompleted.
Indeed his name and work might have
gone unmentioned had not General Coils,
prominent member of the Monument as
ISOLATION, generously como forward and
told the story.
In February, 1899, nearly seven years
after the death of the nations hero, the
monument fund had only reached $3.50, 900
and the work on the tomb had been but
barely begun, and the press Of the nation
united in reproaching New York for its
shameful delay.
The committee had exhausted nearly ov-
| cry scheme that had been suggested for
raising money, and did not know which
way to turn. One day General Horace
| Porter, who had just been elected prcsi-
dent of the association, received u letter
from n man in Chicago who signed him
self Edward +. Cragin, Mr.. Cragin was
positive he could raise the necessary money
if permitted to try. Mr.. Pullman indorsed
him. So he was told to go ahead
MODEST hr. Cragln wanted only MS no
tel bill paid until he had demonstrated his
ability. No one had much faith that he
would succeed, but he set the time limit
at six weeks. Mr.. Cragin started out on
new lines. Ho did not go near the prom
inent men who had already been ap
preached and who had for years been cX
pected to head every subscription of every
sort He took Bradstreet's and studied it.
He made up list of wealthy men who
had never figured in public affairs. HI
invited about 400 of them to help him IL
his work. just three responded. Nothing
daunted Mr.. Cragin appointed some 300 o
the 400 originally invited to various com
mittces, advertised them in the newspaper
as representative citizens and leading busi
ness men, and then began attending com
mittee meetings
The new men, when they saw themselvc
thus thrust into prominence, responded
New subscription papers were started ev
erywhere, and it was not ten days befor
the money began to fairly roll in. Insid
of the allotted time the fund had reache
over $500, 900, and Mr.. Cragin was toll
that his task had been completed. He wa
paid 81, 600 for his services and unseltlshl
disappeared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
THREE MILLIONS
WORTH OFPROPERTY DEVOURED
BY FIRE AT PITTSBURG.
The Immense Wholesale Grocery
House of Jenkins * Co. and Several
Large Buildings Consumed
by the Ravenous Flames.

Pittsburg, May 3.-(Srecial. 1.-The
most destructive fire which has visited
this city since 1S49 broke out about mid
night in T. c. jenkins wholesale grocery
house.
The flames spread rapidly from Jen-
kins' and soon had consumed several
large buildings in the vicinity. The
total loss will be at least $2,OOO,0OO.
The insurance can not be told yet, but
it is supposed to be well covered,
The origin of the fire in the Jenkins
building is not known, but it is sup
posed to have been smouldering for
hours in a dust heap at the foot of
| the elevator shaft. The watChman
tried to get the flames under control,
but gave up the attempt and sent in
an alarm. The department turned in
a general alarm and soon all the en-
| gfnes in the city were on hand.
It was seen at once that the city de-
| partment was not sufficient and the
Allegheny City department was called
on and responded quickly, sending al
most their entire force.
At 1870 a. m. some of the total losses
were stated as follows: T. c. jenkins,
wholesale grocery, occupying an entire
block, running through from Liberty
to Penn avenue, between Fifth street
and Cecil alley, loss fully $5000OO,
Joseph Horne & Company's dry
goods house, corner of Fifth and Penn
loss over $1,0OO,OOO, building and
stock; Horne's Office building, adjOin-
ing their store; buildings occupied by
w. R. Grier & Company, china house
Penn avenue; Mayors glove store, Sha-
mans carpet house, Huck's cigar fac
tory and Hall Brothers building, in
which the American Press association
has it's offices. The Methodist Book
Concern building, in which are num-
ber of offices, and Lee S. Smiths den
tai establishment is partially de-
stroyed.
The Duquesne theater sdjoins the NJ
E. house ana is now burning and will
be a total loss. The "Surpise" cloth
ing house on the opposite side of Penr
avenue from the theater is also il
flames and will probably be ruined.
A large number of buildings in tht
vicinity had windows broken and wer'
deluged with water. At a. m. the fire
was under control
AT 3 a. m. the fire was finally mas
tered, but was still burning with in
tense fury within the limits of tn,
blocks bounded by Fifth and SiXti
streets east and west and Liberty ant
Penn avenues north and south. Th
loss, it is now believed, will be great!
in excess of the first estimates, and i
placed at $3O00,000.
A number Of firemen were Injuries
by falling walls and live wires, bu
none Of them were seriously hurt. Fire
man George Acheson, who was one O
the three men in Cecil alley when tn
Jenkins wall fell, is missing, and /
supposed to be under the debris. tn
names Of other firemen hurt are Mix
DAILY, Elmer Crocow George Meekin
William Irwin and Robert Badger. Al
were taken to hospitals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
CAR FOR DRUMMERS.
A NEW PLAN FOR CARRYING AND DIS
PLAYING SAMPLES.

Special Sales Trains Proposed by Chicago
Wholesale Merchant -- Drummers to Live
on the Cars-Special Facilities For show
ing Goods-Advantage of the Scheme.
A special train occupied wholly by
drummers and their samples is the very
newest commercial scheme which the
have evolved. The big wholesale mer-
chants Of that city are debating the
practicability of the idea and propose
to test it by sending out such train.
Some Of them believe that this decided
ly new and original method of selling
goods will prove huge success.
At present the commercial traveller
whose business requires him to carry
large amount Of big and bulky samples
sends word to his customers in advance
that ON a certain day he will be at such
hotel in their town. He generally ar
rives the night before, has his trunks
taken into the sample room and is up
bright and early next morning arrang
ing his samples for the inspection of
the retail merchants. This involves the
paying Of railroad fares, extra baggage
and express charges and a hotel bill.
1t takes a lot Of time to sell goods in
this way, too, but this system has been
in use for good many years simply
| because better one has never been sug-
gested.
The new method would be radical
| change 1t is prOpOsed to euuip a spe-
oial train Of Pullman cars with every
convenience for the display of goods
The expense is to be met by a combina-
tion of wholesalers, and in each car a
certain amount of space is to be allot-
ted to each firm. This will involve no
packing and unpacking of samples, Be.
fore the train leaves the city the drum
mers will have an opportunity to ar
range their display as attractively as
possible, with the comforting assurance
that it will not be disturbed by packing
and unpacking during the entire trip.
A schedule is to be arranged before
hand and notices sent out to customers.
This does away with all delay caused in
waiting for trains 1t is thought, too,
that retailers will visit a special train
as readily, if not moro So as they &C
to hotel sample room.
Then there is another feature Of the
plan which is expected will be appre
ciated by the customer He will be able
to see the goods of rival manufacturers
side by side and can determine which
he likes the best instead of trusting
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting fee:
and instantly takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery Of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight.hthng or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try it today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores By mail for 25c'
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad'
dress, Allen s. 0lmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
THE CHAPMAN CASE.
REVISED STATUTES STRONGER THAN
RULES OF WALL STREET.

Sequel to the Senate Sugar Sensation Of
1so3-The Broker Goes TO Jail Rather
Than Reveal the Names of His Gus
toners.
Wall streets code demands that broker
must keep secret the identity of persons
for whom he buys and sells stock. The
officers Of the New York Stock Exchange
are the only persons to whom he may re-
veal the names Of his customers or to
whom he is allowed to show his books,
Such is the law of the street. There are
no allowances for exceptions.
Section 1902 of the United States Revised
Statutes was probably y&itten without
thought Of Wall street. It provides that,
in order to more sffectually enforce attend.
ance Of witnesses on the summons of either
house of congress and to compel them to
give such testimony as may be required, a
refusal to answer any question pertinent
to the subject shall be punished.
Wall street generally intends to keep in.
side the statutes, by n small margin at
least. In the case of section 102 the street
has skated too near the edge and has gone
In kerplunk. 1t was decidedly cold bath
to take, but there now seems to be no wdy
VI tllO NDbClS VI luO DluuBSs
Elverton Il. Chapman, Wall street
broker, was called upon three years ago to
decide whether he would obey the Revised
Statutes or remain loyal to the code estab
lished by his business associates. He
promptly told the Revised Statutes to &C
to and said he would stick by the rule OF
the street. He stamped his foot when hC
said this, and the thin ice under hin
broke. Since then he has been founder
ing about in the icy waters of crimina
legislation, his head kept above water by
$4,000 bail bond plank. Now the su
preme court has decided that this planl
shall be pulled away and that Broker
Chapman must take his ducking.
1t was during the memorable panic II
the summer of 1898 that Wall street go
tangled up with the statutes. The United
States senate was considering the Wilson
tariff bill and for weeks backed and 1llet
about the sugar schedule. Its indecisiol
in regard to this feature Of the new meas
ure became u matter of national comment
and when finally the newspapers Of tn
country boldly declared that some of tn
senators were using their inside informa
tion to speculate with profit in stock o
the Sugar trust popular indignation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
Cure Your ston ach.

South American Nervins. II can cure
every case of weak stomach In the world.
II always cures, never fails. IL knows
no failure. IL will gladden. your heart
and put sunshine into your life. It Is q
most surprising cure. A week stomach
aud broken nerves will drag you down
to death. South American Nervine will
help you immediately. No failures
always cures; never disappoints. Lovely
to sake. Sold by Durbin, Wright % Co.,
druggists. Canton. Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

81 have used Burdook Blood BitterE
in my family for two years. 1t is the bssi
medicine ever used IL cured me Of
erysipleas in very short time also cured
my son of sorofula after the doctors had
failed" Louise S. Woodward, Laurel
Hill, Fayette County, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
Judge Day Con firmed.

Washington, d. c., May 3.-(Special.)
Judge william r. Day, of Ohio, was
today confirmed by the Senate as first
ASST tant Secretary of State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
DreadfulIy Nervous.

GENTs:-I was dreadfulIy nervous, and
for relief took your Karl's Glover Root
Tea. 1t quieted my nerves and strength
ened my whole Nervous system. was
troubled with Constipation, Kidney and
Bowel trouble. Your Tea soon cleansed
my system so thoroughly that rapidly
regained health and strength. Mrs s
A. Sweet, Hartford, Conn. Sold by Fred
p. Shanafelt 4 Co., +. l.. Ortt, Market
ST.; T.. @. Miller, East End,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
A RELIGIOUS CONGRESS.

Plans For Novel Gathering at the Paris
Exposition.
1t seems to be the fashion to accompany
an international exposition by congress
of religions. Chicago set the example by
holding the first of these ecclesiastical par
liaments at tho time of the Worlds fair
and Paris, which is to have worlds fair
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
HE RAISED THE MONEY.
The Man who Made Collections For the
Grant Monument.

the Grant mausolcum, which has just been
dedicated In New York, and the credit for
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

DR.. Woods Norway Piue Syrup Is pleas-
ant to take, positively harmless to the
most delicate constitution, md absolutely
sure to cure the most obstinate cough
or cold. A household boon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
A SIX your
DRUGGIST
for a generous
10 CENT
TRIAL SIZF.
ELYS
Cream Balm,

contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any other
luxurious drug.
It's quickly Absorbed
G ives Relief at once.
II opens and cleanEes
the Nasal Passages.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
CATAR RH

Allays inflammation. Heals and Protects the
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

completely cured gular Words cannot
thank
dicine.n ~ f.. JOHNSON. Centralia Pa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

ing your daughter o the grave for she will diet
of the bowels!
Pnkams Vegetable Compound the greatest regulator known
to the teltale
all female their normal condition
which
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

"My health became poor that l had TO le
school 1 was tired all TIE tme and had dreadful pa
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so badly that everything would appear black be-
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that my friends became alarmed. My mother, who n
is a firm believer in your remedies from expert
ence thought perhaps they might benefit me,
and wrote you for advice. l followed the advice
YOU gave, and used Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable !
Compound and Liver Pills as you directed and am
now as well as I ever was have gained flesh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06
One of Mrs. Pinkham's Talks
Concerning Duty Her Young Daughter Together with
Chat with Miss Marie Johnson.

The balance wheel Of a womans life is menstruaton. On
formance of this function depends her health.
Irregulary foundation of many Diseases and in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

Sequel to the Senate Sugar Sensation Of
1so3-The Broker Goes TO Jail Rather
Than Reveal the Names of His Gus
toners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-06

Pittsburg, May 3.-(Srecial. 1.-The
most destructive fire which has visited
The Republican journal., 1897-09-09
The Passage to kIondike.

VICTORIA, September ). Among the
passengers who arrived on the Queen
from Skaguay was Frank l. Champion of
Mount Vernon, Washington. He went up
to look over the situation and took a trip
over both passes. He says that the kill
ing of horses was caused largely by ma
tives who do not know how to load them.
In many instances the pack saddles are al
lowed to wear great holes in the horses
backs. The men who are fixing the trail
will be the first to profit by it. This has
been decided by the vigilance committee
and no man can 60 on the trail with packs
without a certificate from the secretary
that he has done so much work on it. One
man whom Mr.. Champion saw, had got
ten nearly all of his outfit over when the
trail was closed to travel The committee
refused to let him take the remainder of
his pack over. His entreaties did no good
In desperation he went back and got a
Winchester rifle and two revolvers and
held up the committee and went through.
At Dyea and the Chilkoot pass the con-
ditions are much the same as on the
Skaguay trail.
The Republican journal., 1897-09-09

MIR. and Mrs. S. A. Reed of MINNEAPOLIS
have been sojourning at Lake Minnetonka,
and actively participating in the summer
sports and gaities. Mr.. Reed is recorded
among the successful fishermen, and Mrs.
Reed and daughter were a recent buck
board ride around the lake. The MINNEAPOLIS
Progress in chronicling the festivities at
'Tonka says
Mrs. S. A. Reed gave charming euchre
party Monday evening at the White House.
Mrs. Reed has entertained often and gra-
/ ciously throughout the season and while alb
sent on Monday morning the ladies of the
White House took the decorations in charge
and made the parlor bower of beauty be-
fore her return. Ferns and graceful branches
were massed in the CRATE, over an effective
background of pink tissue paper. Cut flow
ers and vines carried out the dainty scheme
of pink and green. After series of merrily
contested games, handsome prizes were
awarded to the most skillful players Mrs
Smith carried away beautiful Sevres tray
and Mrs. Cyphers received silver spoon
for taking second place. DR.. Perkins won a
Delft cracker jar and Mr.. Newell became
the proud possessor of silver spoon. Mrs.
Newell was presented with a consolation
prize of a candle to light her more clearly on
the way to success another time, and Mr..
Howell was given a ginger jar to sharpen
his wits for other contests. At eleven o'clock
supper was served and closed delightful
evening.