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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
OUR NATIONAL DEBT.

The scheme is to issue S50O,000, ZOO
more bonds and this will no doubt pass
Czar Reeds house. The bonds, II issued
will not read gold, but the treasury Off
cials, Gage & Co., will arbitrarily con-
strue them to be gold bonds. Why not
now coin the fifty millions or so Of silver
seigniorage in the treasury?
When government gets in debt, the
people thereof are under bonds-in
bondage. Don't forget this fact. 1t was
ever thus. The ultimate remedy is re.
pudiation. What else is there for Spain
and other lands? This will be necessary
to save the people. The moneyed
princes of the wealthy city of Florence
in Italy, about five hundred years ago,
loaned King Edward of England, money
to enable him to invade France with an
army, which he did. OF course good in.
terest was promised and the principal to
be returned; but no interest was ever
paid, and none of the principal thus far
returned. We are not aware that citi-
zens Of Florence ever trusted king o.
England si,ce. One such lesson was
probably enough. Some people think
a national debt is national blessing;
others think it a curse. Those who
bought our bonds for so cents or less on
the dollar some 30 years ago, no doubt
thought 1t good thing. And since that
they have been turned into gold.
National debts are modern inven-
ton. Great Britain's began with their
national bank in 1904, and by numerous
and expensive wars, it has expanded to
enormous proportions. But national
debts are now in order, and it is poor
country indeed that. has not debt.
War debts are unfortunate debts.
Frederick the Great of Prussia, knew
this and acted accordingly, even during
his terrible seven years war, which end
ed in 1868. Frederick did owe his
citizens for compulsory army require
ments, but inside of two years after the
war those were all paid, and Prussia was
out of debt. But Frederick was excep-
tional, being economical, honest and
straight, and proposed every one else
about him should be. He served and
worked for his country, not bondholders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The Chicago Tribune is leading Re-
publican paper of which Joseph Medill
is chief editor and owner. In speaking
of Mr.. Gage, Secretary of the Treasury,
the Tribune says that "Mr. Gage is by
no means an ideal secretary of the treas.
ury." He says that Mr.. Gage "has
been indeed little schoolmaster abroad,
much abroad, when it came to detailing
with public questions" "In TACT"
says the Tribune, "he has been one of
the most inc fficient and least competent
in the history of the government"
This is severe, coming from such a
source in Mr.. Cages own city. The Re-
publican party seems to be much dis
tracted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

TAMPA, Fla, May 2.-General Shat.
ter, who is looked as the officer who
will have charge of the army of occupa-
tion, gave an audience to several news.
paper men. In the course of the con.
versation the question of countersign.
ing war correspondents passes was
brought up. General Shafter said that
he would not assume command for a
week or ten days, as he would be busy
with other matters, and would take up
the subject in ample time. This prac-
tically settles two very important mat.
ters. First, General Shafter will COM
mand the army in Cuba and second that
the troops will not leave here for Cuba
for ten days at least. The general,
while he has come to no conclusion on
the subject will be inclined to limit the
number of accredited war correspond
ents to as small a number as possible.
-Four regiments of artillery bfrom
Chickamauga, Mobile and New Orleans
have arrived, being the First, Tenth,
Twenty-second and Twenty-fourth.
Semen train loads, made up Of 80 cars,
have been reported from points along
the Plant system and will have arrived
here before nighS The trains are
bringing the remainder of the artillery
and cavalry, horses, stores, etc. One
hundred additional pack mules came in
with the First regiment.
On BOARD FLAGSHIP BROOKLYN, OFF
FORT MONROE, May 2.-May day on the
warships OF the flying squadron found
beautiful weather and peaceful condi-
tlons ut Old Point, although all about
Hampton Roads evidence was seen Of
warlike preparations. The work of lay
ing mines and torpedoes In the harbor
continued all day in charge of the
army engineer corps acting under Col.
Frank. Stories to the effect that Com
modore Schley already has his orders to
move are absolutely without foundation.
Communication between Commodore
Schley and the navy department is con-
stant, and it is certain that plans have
been made and laid for this squadron )
work, but no specific orders are here.
The squadron is in perfect and very
formidable readiness for sea and can
leave at an hours notice. The story
that the ram katahdin is attached to
the squadron is untrue. The Converted
yacht now known as the Scorpion, and
which Is i'll command Of Lieutenant
Commander Mark, one Of the survivors
OF the Maine, arrived Sunday afternoon
and anchored with the feet off Old
Point. It is understood that the Scor-
pion is to be the dispatch boat of the
squadron, but she Is also equipped for
fighting and is very fast. ss.2Its u,
KEY WEST, May 2.-The day has been
very quiet, no news from the fleet or
the outside world being Received. Miss
Clara Barton and her Red Gross aids
came ashore from the relief steamer
State of Texas and attended church.
The 500 marines on the transport Pan
theT remained huddled on the steamers
deck in the Roasting sun. The Amphi-
trite, Montgomery and Newport sailed
in the direction of the fleet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
HANNA AND BRIBERY.


While the Wise Young contested elec-
tion case was being discussed in the
house at Washington on the 9th, Gros.
venor, of Ohio, said that in England
parliament imputed to sitting member
who was known to have been returned
by fraud, all the fraud used in returning
him. He said he would vote against the
contestee.
Jones, of Virginia, replied. He de.
clared that it was not becoming in the
Ohioan to point the finger Of scorn at
Virginia election methods when COM
mittee of the Ohio legislature had just
reported on bribery charges made in the
election Of the junior senator from that
state.
General Grosvenor replied that there
had been no report made that bribery
had been used to elect Hanna.
With Mr.. Grosvenor his party never
does wrong, and the Democracy never do
right. The Hanna bribery business will
not down. MIR. Hauna's money may do
much but it will not bribe the people to
believe that his election to the senate
was honest and honorable. Hanna's
friends say that the report adopted by
the Ohio senate is partisan one and
was adopted by partisan vote. This
may be true, but it is absolutely true
and just and in accordance with the
testimony. The Columbus Press in COM
menting on this matter says:
Every one of the men accused as tax.
ng part in the bribery, except II. M.
Daugherty, fed from the state and re-
fused to return and be examined. Mr..
Daughsrty appeared before the commit
tee, but refused to answer any questions.
Major Rathbone, II. II. Hollenbeck
Horace II. Boyce. Mark Hanna and
Msjor Dick fled from the state and have
not been in 1t since the investigation be.
gan. The testimony adduced by the
senate committee, clearly established
that Bo ce was in telephone communi-
cation between Cincinnati and Mr..
Hanna's rooms in the Neil House, dur
ing the time Boyce was arranging to
bribe Otis and all his conversations and
those of Dick and Rathbone with him
from Hanna's rooms were given in the
report. After Mr. Otis, in order to trap
Mr.. Boyce, bad agreed to take $4,000
and vote for Mr.. Hanna, Mr.. Boyce re-
turned to Columbus and met Mr.. Rath.
bone on East Broad street, and the two
were chased about the city in hack for
two hours, and both disappeared from
the city and have not been seen since in
Ohio.
As to the guilt of Mr.. Hanna there Is
no shadow of doubt. OF course his in.
struments did the work, of which he
doubtless knew. Some Of his manager:
remarked that votes in the Legislature
came high. Mr.. Hanna cannot escape
the shame and obloquy.
Republicans there were who did al
they could to defeat the Hanna Doodle
methods. Let them be honored accord
ingly. Governor Bushnell, Mayor Nc
Kisson, Senator Burke and Represents
tives Bramley, Mason, John p Jones
Rutan and others deserve honorable
mention in this connection.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The unproitabeness of a political
career is illustrated by the case of John
A. Bingham, of Ohio, who served l6
years ia congress and was appointed
judge advocate with the rank of major
by President Lincoln who also appoint
ed him United States solicitor for the
court of claims He likewise served l2
years as minister to Japan. This is an
unusually successful political career, and
yet now Mr.. Bingham, at the age of SO,
nearly helpless, physically and men
tally, is in such straitened circumstances
that he is glad to accept the relief of q
private pension bill granting him S25 a
month,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Marpe assistant stenographer. This was
done under the provisions of the new bill
passed which calls for stsnographers at a
regular salary. Miss Norwood receives
5000 year with an extra allowance of
eight cents per hundred words for tran
scripts, while the assistant gets 5000 a
year with the same extras, which it is said
will make the total salaries about
double the amounts stated. Both
stenographers commenced their duties
this morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Agents Sale.

1 will offer at private sale the following de-
scribed real estate situated in the City of Can.
ton, Ohio:
First--The west two-thirds of lot So, on
which there is a business property with two
store rooms and nine dwelling rooms, facing
East Tuscarawas street, just along side Of the
Cleveland, Canton & Southern railway depot;
also ten room dwelling house on same lot
facing East Fifth street.
Second-Not No. 792, with ten roomed
frame dwelling and barn on rear end of lot
the residence having city water, bath room,
cement cellars and good stone wall foundation;
said lot is 55 feet front and 229 feet deep, and
situated on North Cleveland avenue
Third-Lot No. 2641, situated on the north.
east corner of Second and Slusser streets, 30
feet front and 100 feet deep, with ten room
frame dwelling, suitable for two families if de-
sired.
1 am prepared to sell all Of the above de-
scribed real estate at a sacrifice. For prices
and terms inquire of Primus Philippi, 517
East Tuscarawas street, Canton, Ohio.
mar 10 1Wks wky-sat n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Legal Notice.

Delorah Reese, whose residence is un-
known will take notice that on the 26th day
of March, A. ID. 1898, William w. Reese filed
his petition in the Court of Common Pleas, of
Stark county, Ohio, in cause No. 12755, against
the above named Deborah Reese praying that
a certain deed from the said William w. Reese
to the said Deborah Reese may be declared
null and void for the premises hereinafter de-
scribed; and that the said Deborah Reese may
be required and ordered to reconvey said
property to the plaintiff and that said Delo-
rah Reese be restrained from selling, convey
ing or incumbering the premises described in
the plaintiffs petition, tO-wit: The west half
Of the southeast quarter of section 30, of Plain
township, Stark county, Ohio, and also a
small tract of land in the northeast quarter of
section No. 2. in Canton township.
Said Deborah Reese is required to answer on
or before the 4th day of June, A. d. 1898, or
for in said petition.
a14Lws WILLIAM w. REESE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
The production of sugar in the world

The production Of sugar in the world
during the last ten years has near.
ly doubled, being now 1905, 900
tons, of which only 2,439, 900
is made from sugar cane. This
tremendous increase in production has
brought the price of sugar to remark
ably low ebo. France, Austria and
Germany have built up the beet sugar
industry by liberal bounties, and the re.
suit is that England is the European
country which has profited most there
by, getting her sugar cheaper in eonse-
quenCe of the bounties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Eastern papers are not satisfied with
Judge Day as Secretary Of State. One
assumptions paper says, "chum cabinets
have rarely proved successes" These
journals talk learnedly on "interna.
tional law" and "ample learning and
statesmanlike ability, etc." saying too,
"That at this important juncture the
country has no reason to suppose Judge
Day measures up to the requirements,
etc."
To these eastern oracles Judge Day is.
no doubt, ncvus homo, new man.
These learned journals, however, may
be wiser If they live long enough, so far
as regards Judge Day.
Thomas Jefferson was only past 32
when he wrote the Declaration of
American Independence, and on the
committee with him were men much
older, but they accepted his mastery
production; as did the congress after a
few Changes and striking out the para
graph on negro slavery and the slave
trade.
Though not of Judge Days political
party, we say to those captious gentle.
men east, that the successor Of John
Sherman will compare favorably with
any one of the eminent ex-officials who
have been named in connection with
the position. Judge Day has not sought
office, preferring the practice of his pro-
fession. President Mckinley knew what
he was doing when he selected William
r. Day to be Secretary OF State, and
the senate acted wisely in confirming the
appointment 80 promptly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Mexico to Observe Neutrality.

MEXICO CITY, May 2.-The govern.
ment has cautioned all employees to OBJ.
serve in actions and conversation neu.
trality regarding the American Spanish
war. The masses of the people are un-
doubtedly for Cuba, but the Liberal
party papers are for Spain and it is sus.
pected that Spanish influence is actual.
ing their policy, so distinct from the
Liberal party leaders. The Clerical
papers are naturally hostile to the
United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
cables an Under RestrictIons.

WAsHINGToN, May MANY com.
plants have been received here to the
effect that the government has not taken
full precautions to prevent the transmits.
sion Of important military dispatches
between the Spanish government and
is colonies IN the West Indies. Gen.
ural \. W. Greeiy, chief signal officer,
aid there is not cable rum ng out o.
Fha United States thaT is not under
urugl restrictions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The Bank of France now holds | $780,
4O3, 500 francs in gold and 1875. 1858 900
in silver. Gable dispatches report a
further rise in silver in Europe due in
part to the fact that France has placed a
mintsge order for $4,000 silver.
Why not have some minting done for
our country, when people want 1t and
need III Our monetary matters are
controlled by the money magnates
which is not the case In France.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

John II. Werner, the well known East
Tusoarawas street merchant, fell from n
step ladder Saturday and received seri-
GUS injuries. DR., Catlln attended the
injured man and today he. reports his
patient out Of danger No bones were
fractured, but Mr.. Werner suffered in
ternal injuries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
HAD MANY VISITORS.
Camp Bushnell Thronged With People.
Fully 100000 There.

CLUMBUs, May 2.--Not since the ma
tional encampment of the G.. A. r. was
held here in 1885 has Columbus seen
such crowds as thronged the city and
Camp Bushnell. Every town in the
state having company in the camp
sent in an excursion, and the Cay being
fine, enormous crowds Of people from
Columbus went out to see the novel
sight of two brigades of soldiers in
camp and on q war footing,
1t is estimated that over 100000
people visited the camp during the day.
Governor Bushnell himself spent an
hour there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Our battleship Oregon has reached
Rio Janeio in safety and was not blown
up by the Spanish torpedo boat which
has been waiting about Buenos Ayres
for some time, to do mischief, The
oregon did not stop at Buenos Ayres,
but went on north to Rio and doubtless
found orders there. She came from
San Francisco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
b. & q.
the new


is being distributed. We want you
to have a copy-will send it free,
postpaid, soon as you send a request
for it, with yeur name and address.
Book contains nearly 200 pages
lots OF pictures-not a stale, unin-
teresting page in it-but a clear,
concise analysis of how this store
sells
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
An Exhibition by tho Minneapolis,

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 2.-The
cruiser Minneapolis arrived from Port
land, and after giving a fine exhibition
IN manGuvreing by steamiug around
the Columbia like a naphtha launch,
dropped anchor off the navyyard. Or
ders were received at the hayward 10
fit up all the heavy guns at the yard for
the coast defense of Maine, New Hamp.
shire and Massachusetts,.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

A little boy asked for bottle of "get
up in the morning as fast as you cam"
the druggist recognized household
name for DeWitts Little Early Risers,
and gave him a bottle of those famous
little pills, for constipation, sick head
ache, stomach and liver troubles. Il. q.
Miller, East End Phar., Fred p, Shana-
felt and Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
CALLING THE ROLL
Third Regiment Started the List
of Pennsylvania Volunteers,
THEY ANSWERED YES Or NO

Each Man Responded to His Name as
Called-Thosc who Volunteered VIII
Stay In Camp and the Remainder WIN
Leave For Home Inmediately-Regi-
ments VIII BE Recruited to Their Full
Strength When They WIN lie Mustered
Into yolunteers-Want the Guard ON.
GERS Commissioned In the Volunteer
Service Governor Hastings at Camp
Many visitors on Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
THE TOPEKA ARRIVES.
She Enters New York Harbor After n
- Rough Passage


NEW YORK, May 2.-The United
States cruiser Topeka, formerly the
Diogenes, commanded by Lieutenant j.
j. Knapp, which sailed from Falmouth,
England, April 10, arrived safely in
port Sunday after rough passage Of IL
days. The Topeka entered the narr6ws
at 8 a. m, where she slowed down for
the health officers inspection, then pro.
ceeding to the man.of-war anchorage off
Tompkinsville. AS she steamed up the
bay the vessel presented an odd appear
anCe.
She has a high-sided black painted
hull and two yellow tunnels, from which
the paint had been washed off by heavy
weather. She is brig-rigged, giving her
a heavy appearance aloft, without fight
ing tops, in fact at a distance she pre-.
sents the appearance of big cargo
steamer rather than man. of.war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
NOW At TAMPA.
Troops May Not Go to Cuba For
Some Days Yet,
DAY QUIET AT KEY WEST.

-Four Regiment of Artillery Arrived at
Tampa From Chickamauga, Mobile and
New Orleans-Gcneral Shafter to Have
Command-He Gave an Audience to
Newspaper Men-May Limited Number
of War Correspondents-Thes Squadron
at Hampton Roads Ready to Sail at n
Moments Notice-The Topeka Arrives
Safely at New York After a Rough
Voyage of Ten Days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

A torpid liver robs you of ambition
and ruins your health. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers cleanse the liver, cure con-
stipation and all stomach and liver
troubles. Il. q. Miller, East End
Phar., +. p. Shanafelt Il Co., and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Wants star appointment.

WASHINGTON, May 2-Russell Har-
rison, son of eX-President Harrison, has
made a personal application to Secretary
Alger for appointment in one of tae
stan departments of the army, prefera-
bly, the pay department, and it is probn,
bic that his wishes will be complied
with
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

The farmer, the mechanic and the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve Is the best thing 10 keep on hand.
1t heals quickly, and Is q we'll known
cure for piles. n. p, Shanafelt Il Co., Il.
Q. Miller, East End Phar.. and Fishers
drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
Monitor SANS For Kew West.

CHERLEsToN, S. c.. May G.-The
monitor Miantonomah has sailed for
Key West. While here the mouitor took
ON a full supply OF coal and fresh water
and also hao some slight repairs made
TO her machinery. She went out with
everything apparently in good condi
tion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

That is how long Adolph Fisher, of
GAINESVILLE, o., suffered from piles. He
was cured by using three boxes OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Il. q. Miller,
East End Phar,, Fred p. Shenafelt and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
stenographers sworn In.

Shortly after court convened, Judge
MoCarty swore IN Miss Belle Norwood as
Official court stenographer and Mr., Fred
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
choice goods
for less prices

that will interest your pocketbook.
$4,000 copies printed - and that
they're nearly all asked for already
shows that people find it pays to
keep in touch with this stores way
of merchandising. Send US your
name and address now.
Enclose a separate request for
nice new American all wool Suit
ings, 30 and 40 inches wide,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05

Spanish gunnery at Matanzas made a
noise, but that was all.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
25G a yard

1000 yards OF these-but none too
many for the enthusiastic buying
therell be when this moneys worth
is known of-variety of styles-not
a clumsy thread about them choice
neat effects ahead of any we've ever
known of being sold at a quarter.
A hundred styles choice Madras
Ginghams.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-05
I23 and I5C yard

-32 inches wide. Large lines
other good and pretty to fine wash
goods, SC to 35c yard, it will pay
to write and see about.