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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
SUMMONS ron CONTEMPT.
The House Acts Against Marmet--worl
of the Legislature.

The House Acts Against Marmet--work
of the Legislature.
CoLUMBUs, March 23.--The house has
adopted a resolution ordering that Will.
lam Marmet Of Cincinnati be brought
before that body for contempt. Mar
met was summoned before the commit
tee on taxation ON asking for time TO re-
fresh his memory on certain So 5jects,
was permitted to go on his promise to
return. Marmet failed to keep his
promise. This is the first arraignment
for contempt since County Clerk Dan
Dalton of Hamilton county was forced
to deliver certain election returns on
1886.
These bills were introduced in the
senate:
Senator Decker, providing that after
taxes have been delinquent one year
and the inquisitor has not taken the
necessary action to collect, anyone may
do so and receive the compensation.
Senator Long, making it misde-
meanor to use money at primary cleo
tions.
Senator Long, placing all city elec-
trio railway crossings under the super
vision of the commissioner of railways
and telegraph
Senator Riley, for appointment of
state agent to secure homes for homeless
children.
Senator Dodge, giving villages the
right to increase their tax levy to pay
interest on bonds.
These billspassed in the senate:
Mr.. SChafer, setting apart Lewistown
reservoir as public park upon the
abandonment OF the Miami and Erie
canal.
Mr.. Robertson, allowing incorporated
companies, at the time of their incor-
poIation, to set aside certain portion
of their stock as preferred and q certain
portion as common, the incorporators to
determine the amount
Mr.. Cromley, authorizing the Ohio
state board of agriculture to issue bonds
for the purpose of acquiring additional
land for tair grounds and to improve
the state fair grounds and buildings.
These bills were introduced in the
house:
Mr.. Jones, appropriating $3,192,333
for support OF state institutions and
officers.
Mr.. McBroom, amending section
7632a, so as to permit baseball games on
Sunday.
Mr.. Cramer, allowing safeguards Of
the Ohio penitentiary half pay while
not on duty.
These bills were passed in the house:
House bill by Mr.. Bramley, providing
for the adjustment of convict contract
labor and cheating commission to EN-
ploy convicts III manufacturing products
for state institutions.
House bill by Mr.. Hinsdale, regulat-
ing the weighing Of coal as it comes
from the mines.
House bill by Mr.. Smith (Adams).
relieving certain persons who formerly
held lands IN the Virginia military dis
trict.
Senate bill by Mr.. Alexander, provid-
ing for policeman's pension fund in
cities where the tenure of Office is dur.
ing good behavior.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The position of the Democratic con-
gressmen is probably outlined in this
brief statement by Representative
Bailey, the Democratic leader of the
House of Representatives
The Democrats OF the house will de.
eide the question of adjournment when
Ii Is reached. If the business of congress
and our foreign relations are such as war
rant we will vote to adjourn, otherwise
we will vote against it. We will undoubt-
edly resist an adjournment so long as
the present strained relations between
this country and Spain continue. We
are not ready to leave to the President
the authority of peace or war. The con-
stitution vests that power in congress,
and we are unwilling to abdicate it. 1t
might be more convenient to 90 home,
but personal convenience and comfort
cannot be consulted in a crisis. OF
course, under the rules, the Republicans
can compel adjournment If they see fit.
Surely congress should not adjourn
until the report of the Maine inquiry is
made and the members have had a
chance to examine and consider. The
constitution places the power to declare
war in the hands of congress and all ad
NIT that war is probable as result OF
the Maine explosion and the indemnity
and reparation we may demand, The
question, however, of our disturbed re-
lations with Spain relates to recognition
of belligerency or independence of Cuba
and the continuance of the devastating
and horrid war, with no prospect of ces-
sation unless the United States inter.
venes. Congress should certainly have
something to say on these questions in
the way of advice or counsel. Nor is
there much doubt OF the way congress
stands, which, we take it, is for radical
measures to end the Cuban war.
Should congress adjourn before the re-
port is made, the whole matter will be
in the hands Of tile executive, and is is
hard to say what influences would con-
troll. At all events, the sentiment in
congress seems to be they had better re.
main in session and see. The American
people no doubt desire this. They want
no more fooling in this Cuban business
So far we have been playing coastguard
for Spain, allo wing the SpaDiards free
access to our markets for war supplies
and denying the same privilege to the
Cub ms. "The American people will not
stand any such program longer than
they can get chance to declare them
selves at the elections. They are not
quite ready to see the or peace.nsk-
ing power Of the government transferred
to the Wall street syndicates. That is
likely to be the result should congress
adjourn without declaring Itself"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The talk is that Spain is trying to ar
range with other European powers for
help in case of war with this country
Austria is looked upon as quite certain
to lend a hand, as the Queen Regent is
close relative of Emperor Franz
Joseph, Of Austria. But talk is, on the
other hand, that in case of a combine
against US we could look to Great Britain
tor sympathy and a helping hand.
Leading British papers speak kindly and
iavorably, saying that a union with us
could command the peace of the world.
This union would make q power to be
respected at least.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The mysterious continues at Washing
ton, at leastit is so considered ! order
ing that portion OF our fleet from Dry
Tortugas to Hampton Roads the Presi.
dent has brought upon himself not a
little unpleasant criticism. The admin.
istration claims it, however, as a strate.
glc move. This would prove mure ac-
ceptable to the class who find fault if
Spain had not asked for the withdrawal
of our fleet from the very point from
which it has been ordered. People will
talk OF course. One senator says "the
Dons must leave Cuba" And certainly
according to Senator Proctor's account,
the Dons ought to go; in fact can not go
too soon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
SHOT A SISTER-IN-LAW
Deed Of Drunken James Nc
Stockard at Geneva.
HAD BEEN ABUSING HIS WIFE.
She, With Her Child, Fled to Her Sisters
House - The Victim Wounded When
She Opened the Door-A Posse Starts
After Him--News of the State.

GENEVA, O., March 22.-Jsmes Nc.
Stockard has shot and probably fatally
wounded his wife's sister, Mrs. Gaines
Turnkey. After firing two shots, Nc
Stockard started to run, but was pulled
down by two large hounds owned by
Mrs. Turnkey. He succeeded in releas.
ing himself, however, and escaped. Of
ficers and posse Of citizens are now
securing the country for him.
McStockard had been drinking heavily
of late, and had become so abusive that
his wife had fed with her little girl to
her sisters residence. McStockard
knocked at the door and, upon Mrs.
Turnkey opening it, he pulled a re-
volver and fired two shots at her with
the above result.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Hawaiian annexation by treaty has
been abandoned and Senator Davis OF
the committee on foreign relations has
introduced joint resolution for the an.
nexation of the islands. 1t may not be
pressed at this session, tor the admins.
tration and its friends in and out of con-
gress are urging an early adjournment,
the first of May being indicated, Many
members, however not having much
confidence in the administration as to
its Cuban policy, propose continuing
the congress in order to watch the
of things. 1t is well.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

seen he put honesty first. And 1t will
be seen that Mr.. Jefierson's test covers
the whole ground. No contemplate
narrowness there; no partisan animosity
visible. Thomas Jefferson was our great
philosophic statesman, with breadth
and understanding. lie was the msn of
the people, the advocate o. just govern
ment, opposed to special privileges,
against giving the right to some to rob
the others.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Good citizenship consists in doing
ones duty as such Public affairs are
made up of individual affairs, and hence
every citizen is interested and should
take therein proper interest.
Ours being representative system Of
government we need trustworthy agents
to attend to the public business, men
who would not misrepresent or betray,
men too with correct views of public
policy, whose guiding star would be
justice and not injustice, whose aim
would be the public good, not individual
good, for public good is individual good
Mr.. Jefferson said the important thing
In a public servant was honesty; that
this was the great secret in statesman
ship. His test for qualification for Office
was; "Ishe honest, is he capable, is he
faithful to the constitution" II will be
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
A NEW ROAD BILL.
One introduced In the House by Powe
The LEGISLATURE.

One Introduced In the House by Powell.
The Legislature.
COLUMBUS, March ga bill has been
introduced in the house by Mr.. Powell
of Morrow, by request, providing that
six feet on either side of roadways out
side of municipalities shall be dedicated
to the use of pedestrians and fixing a
fine of So for riding or driving upon the
same.
Other bills introduced in the house
were:
Mr.. Snider (Greene), granting return
of costs to defendants in Justices courts
in appealed judgments in reversal; Civ
ing tax claims precedence over claims
for labor upon property held by as
signees; granting three days Of grace in
the collection of sight drafts; prohibit.
ing building association stockholders
from voting by proxy.
Mr.. Joyce Guernsey, enlarging the
powers OF the state superintendent of
insurance so as to give him authority to
summon witnesses and compel them to
testify; preventing residents Of Ohio
from taking insurance from companies
not licensed to do business in this state.
Mr.. Morrow (Preble), compelling rail
roads to run two passenger trains each
way every week, stopping at every
ticket station.
Mr.. Howard (Belmont), providing
that service may be made upon the
agent or receiver of foreign corpora
ton
Mr.. Mccormick (Scioto) constitute
ing the auditor and secretary of state
and attorney general commission
to define the fee system for county
officers.
These bills passed in the house:
Senate joint resolution by Mr.. Crom-
ley, authorizing the governor TO appoint
four commissioners to represent Ohio at
the Omaha exposition, and appropriat-
ing 200 for expenses.
Senate joint resolution by Mr. Miller,
giving the annual encampment of the
Sons OF Veterans the right to use the
hall Of the house and senate in which to
hold their meetings,
q Senator Kennon put in a bill COM
pelling gatekeepers at stations to ad.
NIT those who desire to accompany
women and children to trains even
though they have no tickets.
Senator Brorein introduced q bill
amending the present law regarding
the displaying of the national flag ON
schoolhouses and providing that the flag
shall be displayed only during the ses.
sions of the schools, on hol days and ON
such other days as the board of educa-
ton may designate.
The bin of Mr.. Burke, regulating the
granting OF franchises to street rail-
ways, was postponed until today to be
q special order of business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Lust eek Eu rene Lindsay, formerly
a clerk in the prothonotary's Office in
Philadelphia, Richard w. Merrick, for.
merly assistant clerk in the United
States circuit court, and Henry Caspar,
an ex- policeman, we're sentencsd for
conspiracy and issuing fraudulent nat.
uraliz alton papers. Lindsay was given
two years imprisonment and fined 81, 900
with costs of prosecution; Merrick, who
pleaded guilty, was sentenced to one
year and six months and fined $1,000,
ami Caspar, who also pleaded guilty,
was given one year and one month and
fined 5000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Wheat has been somewhat on the de-
cline. July wheat at Chicago to SAY,
while May delivery has been quoted at
1O4. 1t seems that in India large
wheat crop is assured and the harvest
will be early. In Australia ard Ar
gentine the wheat crop is good, and in
the United States and Canada a very
large wheat crop is looked for. All this
is having its effect Cd prices now, and
may possibly continue. Some claim the
outlook is such that wheat will be down
to bedrock before next year, and that
we may see fifty cent wheat again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
How's Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that caunot be
cured by Halls Oatarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney foI the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligation made by the
firm.
WEsT & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDIEG, KINEAN a. MARVIN, Whole
r sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halpe Catarrh Cure is taken internal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
What is Scott's Emul-

What is Scott's Emul-
sioni
1t is the best cod-liver oil,
partly digeSted, and COM
bined with the hypophoS-
phiteS and glycerine. What
will it doi 1t will make
the poor blood of the anemic
rich and red.
twill give nervous energy
to the overworked brain and
nerves. 1t will add flesh to
the thin form Of a child,
wasted from fat-starvation.
1t is everywhere acknowl-
edged as The Standard Of
the World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Governor P.ngree is stirring up politi-
cal matters in Michigan, especially
among Republicans. 1t is said he is
after the senatorial seat held by the
vociferous julius Cesar Burrows.
The governor has called the legislature
together in extra session to take such
action as will reach the tax dodgers"
including railroad and other corpora
tions, and to give in his special message
the names and postoffice addresses Of
all the tax dodgers in the state. He
also startled all concerned by the issue
of proclamation calling attention to
the provisions Of the state laws prescrib-
ing penalties, one for Offering, the other
for accepting, any bribe to or by any
executive, legislative or judici i Officer OF
the state, or any gift or gratuity with in.
tent to influence his action on any mat.
ter that may come before him in his pub.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The new
battleships Kearsage and Kentucky will
be launched at Newp rt News tomor-
row. Owing to the condition of affairs
here, Secretary Long is not likely to at
tend. Governor Bradley and number
of Kentuckians have left Frankfort to
he rrasant
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
COY. BRADLEY MADE A CRUISE.
He Awed the Native AIasISans by tn,
Sight of the Wheeling.

He Awed the Native AIaskans by the
Sight Of the Wheeling.
WASHINGTON, March 23.--Secretury
Bliss has made public an interesting
letter from Governor John q. Bradley
Of Alaska, containing the observations
made by him while on his annual trip
Of inspection TO the various points on
the coast aboard the United States ship
Wheeling.
The cruise, in the governors opinion,
had done great good to the natives, as
they dreaded a gunboat more than any
thing else He says he is convinced it
is time to take the natives vigorously in
hand and break up the witchcraft, dis
tilling of rum and manufacturing of
beer and compel them to conform to our
laws in all respects. He did much to
correct native wrongdoing ON the trip.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The Democratic tickets for Canton
city and township, nominated on Satur
day, is eminently worthy Of favorable
regard and consideration. Let the
friends see to it that united support is
given and success secured.
Remember that one cross mark in the
ring at the top of the ticket is all that is
rennired
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

lie capacity. Governor Pingree declares
that under these provisions of law the
acceptance of pass on any railroad of
the state by any such person is crime.
He calls upon the courts and prosecuting
officers to see that these laws are en-.
forced. He doesn't propose that the
legislators that he has called together to
impose just taxes on corporations shall
come to the state capitol with lot Of
bribes in their pockets in the shape Of
railroad passes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
THE WAR PREPARATIONS.

They Continue on a Gigantic Scale--No
Further Purchase of Ships.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The army
and navy preparations are continuing
without interruption, although they
have now become so regular as to lapse
into routine on gigantic scale.
No further purchases of warships
were concluded and the negotiations are
not assuming promising aspect, ex-
cept in showing that the United States
can command the markets as against
Spain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Pittsburg ranks fifth among the cities
of the country in February returns Of
national banks as to loans and deposits,
coming in after New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Chicago. The loans
were s47, 922 900, and deposits $40, $685.
600, thus leading Cincinnati, st. Louis,
Baltimore, and other large cities.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The Republican administration Of the
water works department was such dis
appointment and abortion that the
citizens of Canton got enough of them
and year ago elected Frank Alexan
der, an honest and capable man.
Mr.. Ed. Dannemiller is just the man
to elect this spring. He will be the
right man to assist
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
springtime comes, use the true and per-
feet remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale by
all druggists, al, 80 cents per bottle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

The late Senator Stockbridge of Michi-
gan, though generally very plain in his
tastes, spent 100000 in building and
fitting up mansion. Then he told a
friend that all he needed was parrot.
"why parrot" asked an old friend.
"I'll tell you, Jim," answered the sena-
tor, 81 want parrot to sit at the front
door and say every time | come in:
Here comes the d-n fool that built this
Oh MN ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
Conferred win the President.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Senators
Allison and Goyman have seen the pres
ident by appointment. The president
desired to consult them regarding the
present Cuban situation, as he has been
consulting others. Little could be
learned regarding the nature Of the con-
ference. but it is known that the presi-
dent desires the views Of leading men
of both parties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
Cruiser Named Now Orleans.

WASHINGTON, Maroh o2.--socretary
Long has issued an order that the Anna
zonas, the cruiser recently purchased at
Newcastle from the Brazilian
government, hereafter shall bear the
name of New Orleans, in honor of the
principal city of Louisiana. Tele-
graphic instructions were sent to the
naval officer in command of the vessel,
who will take immediate steps to carry
them into effect.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
TO LOOK AT MORE SHIPS.
Commander Brownson Has Gone to
France For Tint PURPOSE.

LONDON, March 22.-Commander Will
lard H. Brownson, U. s. N, who is
visiting Europe in the interest of the
United States navy department, has
started for France to inspect the ships
which are being built at La Seyne, op-
posite Toulon, on the Mediterranean,
for Brazil, concerning which vessels
negotiations have been proceeding.
Commander Brownson, previous, to
leaving for France, spent two days in
specting the Abreuall, purchased by the
United States government from Brazil
at the same time the Amazonas, and
some torpedo craft at Ellswick and else
where. Commander Brownson is un.
derstood to have been highly pleased
with the Abreuall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
ANCIENT PAPYRUs AND BALLOT.

The old saying that nothing is ever
lost is unexpectedly verified by the re-
cent finding in tomb at Luxor, Egypt,
where it had lain concealed for 1900
years, of a papyrus containing 20 poems
by BaCchylides, great Greek poet,
whose writings had wholly disappeared.
One of the ballots for Themistocles has
just been found by German excavators
in the Areopagus, going back to date
earlier than 470 B c., as that was the
year in which that celebrated worker OF
the Athenian primaries was banished.
1t is an inscribed potsherd bearing his
name, and, with proper care, is good for
another $500 years. There are only
three such souvenirs OF the old Greek
elections in existence, and only this one
bears the name Of Themistocles. Them.
istocles was tbe-real hero OF the sea bat
tie of Salsmis where 400 Greek vessels
defeated 1900 Persian ships many Of
which were furnished by the Greeks Of
Asia Minor and the islands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
A Chicago building Destroyed.

CHICAGO, March 23.-The six story
buildings 1lS and 1870 Monroe street,
occupied b. tho Lonroe Catering COM
pany and the Building Trades club, has
been destroyed by fire. Four women
employees Of the Catering company, who
were in the top story asleep, barely
escaped with their lives. Five people
were injured Loss, $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24
NUMBER OF BANKS DEFRAUDED.
About $500, ,OCO Secured by False Time
Checks For Government Work.

ADOul oDtOiOlu EttuTtu ny IAlhe IlmG
Checks For Government Work.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Informa-
ton has reached the government,
through number Of banks at st. Paul,
that they and other nearby banks have
been made the victims OF colossal frauds
through the suspected collusion of gov
ernment clerks connected with the com
mission having in charge the improve
ments on the Upper Mississippi river,
1t is indicated chat 100000 or more
has been procured from them through
fraudulent time checks for services
never performed. Copies of some of
these time checks are said to be signed
by j. II. Southall, chief clerk of the
United States engineers office at st.
Paul and issued in 1896 and 1897. 1t is
understood that the banks will make a
claim for reimbursement, but the law is
said here to be clearly against this con-
tentiOn,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Senator Hanna has indicated that
there is no bond speculation In the
Cuban question. Perhaps the suspicion
was getting so hot that he had to enter
some sort of denial. His assurance may
be merely diplomatic. Diplomacy,
everybody knows, is as "easy as lying >
I Enquirer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

Gold is now got from sea water. AT
the New York assay office last week
about 92 ounces of bullion was received
valued at $40, one.third gold and two.
thirds silver. 1t was extracted from sea
water at North Lubec, Maine.