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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

The Congressional Record" In its
closing number for the session gives the
official statement by Senator Allison OF
the appropriations for the year ending
June 80, 1899. The estimates by the
departments called for peace and war
appropriations Of SOIL ,522, ,5S3. The to.
tai appropriations made by Congress
amounted to 1892, ,527 ,99l. OF this
amount for the war in Spain there was
appropriated 1851 .7Ss O95. The total
appropriations, other than for the war,
were $3.50 $50, 1896, which exceeds the
appropriations last year 5000, ,sl6, a
moderate increase, showing there was
considerable cutting done in the usual
yearly increase. Specializing on the
mush greater eostliness Of modern war,
as compared with that Of former times,
the Baltimore ''Sun" points to some in
teresting facts:
The war for Independence lasted eight
years, and its cost is officially recorded
as tlS5, ,000, 600, using round hgdres
There we're about BIG, 900 troops engaged
In that war--one third as many more az
have been so far called out In the pres.
ent conflict with Spain. II follows that,
accepting Mr.. Dingley's estimates, IL ID
going to cost four times rs much 10 fight
Spain for one year In 1855 as II cost 10
tight Great Britain for the eight years
from l776 to l7SS. The war Of 1919,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
FOUR GREAT POTENTATEs.

The following interesting story is told
by the European correspondent of the
Chicago Record in late letter. 1t was
when old Emperor william of Germany
and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy
were on visit to the Emperor of Aus
tria, who took his guests out on grand
hunt. The following is the account:
A thunderstorm overlook the EN- peror
when out shooting in 1873 with old EN-.
peror William Of Germany and Victor
Emmanuel. The three monarchs got
separated from their party and lost
their way. They were drenched to the
skin and in search of shelter hailed 9
peasant driving covered cart drawn by
oxen along the highroad. The peasant
took up the royal trio and drove on.
"And who may you be? for you are 9
stranger in these parts" he asked after
awhile of Emperor William.
81 am the emperor OF Germany" re-
piled his Teutonic majesty.
"Hal Very good" said Che peasant
and then addressing Victor Emmanuel
'And you, my friend?"
"Why, | am the king of Italy," came
the prompt reply.
"Ha ba, very good indeed. And who
are your" addressing Francis Joseph.
81 sm the emperor Of Austria, :" sale
the latter.
The peasant scratched his head anc
then said with knowing wink. "VerJ
good, my pretty people, and who de
you suppose amp"
Their maiesties replied thew woulf
ike very much to know. "Why, Il
Who else should / be but his holiness
the pope, of course?"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

which lasted two wears and eight
months, cost the United States a little
over s107 600, 600, and to carry it on we
put in the field $4,000 troops, nearly
three times as many as we now have
under arms. The Mexican war, which
lasted two years and three months, cost
the American people 100000, 900, and
10000 troops were engaged in 1t. II
the number Of our troops who carried
our flag victoriously to the capital of
Mexico had been doubled they would
have about equaled the number of the
srmy now in the field against Spain, and
the cost of their two years and three
months Of operations would have been
about 100000. From which il is a
plain deduction that, with the same
number of men under arms, year OF
war In the 1898 style is about five times
as expensive as was year Of war of the
1916 style.
No fair comparison can be made be-
tween the cost of civil war and for.
eign war. In the nature of the case a
civil war is far more destructive Of prop
erty and values, and, by reason Of its
menace to the very existence of the ma.
ton, far more expensive, because when
a nations life is at stake its credit is at
the lowest point, and money can be
raised only on the most exscting terms.
The cost of our great civil conflict has
been put down at So, lS9, ,929, 900, but
that estimate includes all expenses
growing out of the war, as well as the
actual cost of the military and naval
operations.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

The following paragraph from a re-
cent speech Of Senator McLaurin, o
South Carolina, will be Of special inter
est to tax payers:
"Prior to 1860 the expenditures of the
federal government, per capita, ranged
from s2.35 to $500. They now range
from So to So. In addition to this the
State expenditures average 1910 pei
capita, making a total Of between sl4
and SIS per capita.
GAS compared with these expendi.
lures the Statesman's Year Book gives
the per capita expenses of Austria at
s1.5l; Russia, 80 75; the German Empire
including State expense, S5 80; the Brit
ish Empire, including Colonial expense,
1897; Japan, $3.50; Portugal, sl'0S;
Mexico, 1885.
"Prior to 1860, the people Of the Uni.
ted States were freer from the burdens
of taxation than the people of almost
any other civilized country. To-day
they are more heavily taxed than any
other people within the bounds of civil.
ization."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

Section l. Be IL resolved by the Board OF
Health of the City of Canton, Ohio, that all
persons intending to sell milk in the city OF
Canton must make application to the inspector
of meat shops and dairies for the inspection of
his dairy, including the cows COW stables,
milk houses and milk vessels and the food
and water supplies for animals, and for an in.
spection of the dairies, including the cows,
COW stables milk houses and milk vessels, and
the food and water supplies for animals, of
allpersons from whomhe obtains milk and upon
favorable certificate from such inspector, and
depositing same with Board of Health, shall
be entitled to a certificate from the Board that
the person, having complied with the rules of
inspection, is entitled 10 the privilege of vend-
ing milk in the city of Canton during the en-
suing year.
Section 2. No person shall sell milk within
the city Of Canton until he has exhibited to
the inspector of meat shops and dairies his
cows and stables and milk houses and milk
vessels, and the food and water supplies for
animals of all persons from whom he obtains
milk, and received from said Board certif.
cate showing that the cows are healthy, and
the stables, food and appliances are in good
sanitary condition, which certificate shall be
posted up conspicuously in his stand, wagon
or other vehicle, or, in case of personal deliv-
cry, otherwise to be exhibited ON demand.
Any addition of non-inspected cows to the
herd Of any dealer shall he reported to said in
spector within ten days. No person shall re-
ceive, sell, or offer for sale, the milk of any
COW condemned at any inspection until such
condemnation is removed ON subsequent in.
spection, and this shown by certificate in
writing, made and signed by the inspector
and deposited with the Board of Health.
Section 3. No person having an infectious
disease, or having recently been in contact
with any such person, shall milk cows or han
die cans, measures, or other vessels used for
milk intended for sale, or in any way take
part or assist in handling milk intended for
sale until all danger of communicating such
disease to other persons shall have passed. No
person shall sell or use for human food the
milk of a diseased cow, or permit such milk to
be mixed with other milk.
Section A. Any person violating any of the
provisions of the foregoing rules and
regulations, or failing to comply with
any of the duties herein imposed, shall,
upon conviction before the Mayor, be
fined in any sum not less than Two $4,000
dollars nor more than Ten $4,000 dollars for
each ofense.
Section 5. These rules and regulations shall
take effect and be in force from and after their
passage and legal publication.
Passed July 9th, 1893.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

PARIS, July 13.--The officials Of the
Spanish embassy here communicated to
the press last evening dispatch from
Madrid, declaring it came from an
authoritative source. 1t set forth in
substance chat although Spain was
"only fighting in order to maintain her
right to repel unjust aggression" she
will continue the struggle until she
obtains an honorable peace, whatever
sacrifices may be. necessary to attain
this end"
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Although the
statement has been repeated day after
day that no overtures have yet been
made to our government for peace, it
may bear repetition once more in view
of the express denial given at the state
department to 80 much of the stories
emanating from European sources as
seek to create the impression that the
United States government or any OF its
representatives 80 far has made any
move in this direction. The fact is as
it has BEEN The first overtures in the
direction Of peace must come from
Spain, directly or indirectly.
Inc ulSpdJCh lIOu huuulu uSbollihS
the series of alleged peace conditions
was looked upon as a 'feeler." 1t is
said that no such proposition has gone
from the government. The alleged
terms-Spanish evacuation of Cuba and
Porto Rico, $240, 900, 900 war indemnity
and retention of the Philippines until
the indemnity is paid-are in general
line with the conjecture ahoat here for
some time, but officials never have
given this conjecture any endorsement,
and if the Madrid dispatch is put for
ward as a "feeler' it has not proved
successful in inducing the authorities
to disclose their position on these terms
as a whole or separately.
The Spanish cabinet crisis is looked
upon by officials here as likely to bring
about direct issue on whether Spain
will sue for peace or continue the war
to the bitter end. The retiring premier,
Sagasta, has been for war. Now that
he retires the queen regent must take
choice between premier and cabinet
more radical than Sagasta for war or
else peace cabinet.
If for peace the negotiations are ex-
pected to take form very soon. If for
war then the peace conjecture will be
summarily disposed Of and at the same
time there will be assurance of stubborn
Spanish resistance.
The departure of the French ambas-
sador Monday evening takes out of
town for the present every diplomatic
chief likely to be interested in any for
eign movement connected with the war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

1t is to be hoped our authorities will
not fail to remember and to consult oc.
casionally the act of Congress declaring
war against Spain. 1t was not to be a
war for conquest and territorial aggrsn-
dizement. No such policy was to be in
augurated. But let US see what the
declaration of Congress on the subject
was, and the pledge which was given to
the world: THE United States hereby
disclaims any disposition or intention
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over said island except for the
pacifcation thereof, and asserts its de-
termination, when that is completed, to
leave the government and control Of
the island to its people," This pledge
is plain and unmistakable, and cannot
be ignored without dishonor which our
great country cannot afford to do. Con-
gress mentioned no other Spanish col.
ony, and we could hardly find pretexJ
to appropriate others when Congress
expressly set up no claim for Cuba.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

BEFORE SANTIAGO, via Playa del
Este, Guantanamo bay, July 13.-Yes-
terday morning General Toral sent.out
reply to General Skaters second do
mand for the unconditional surrender
of Santiago, made by the latter Mon
day afternoon.
In his reply General Toral referred to
his refusal to accede to the American
demand made on Sunday, and again re-
iterated his determination to resist.
Notwithstanding this the American
batteries did not open fire yesterday
morning, and the renewal of the bonn
bardment will probably be resumed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
National Congregational Council.

PORTLAND. Or, July IA the ma.
ioGal council of Congregationalist
churches, yesterday, the Alabama con.
test was brought up again and by vote of
ll9 TO 20 the report OF the committee ON
credentials was adopted after being
slightly amended. The committees re.
port as amended refers the contest
back to the state bodies of Alabama
aud recommends chat all churches OF
the state elect delegates TO u state con-
yention called for the purpose Of settling
the differences between the two state
bodies
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

Schley it was who discovered Cerve.
ra's fleet in Santiago harbor, and declar-
ed on May 30: 81 have got them, and
they will never get home The proph-
ecy came true, and Schley was the com.
mander who made it trIe, with his gal.
liant officers and their crews. Admiral
Sampson was five miles away but hur.
hied up and took hand near the close.
Give credit where credit is due. We
may we'll feel proud of our navy and its
capable officers and men. There is no
necessity for any pickering.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
PREVENTED BY BLANCO.
1t Is Believed He Keeps Toral From Sur
rendering-He Rebuked Cervera.

It Is Believed He Keeps Toral From Sur
rendering-SHe Rebuked Cervera.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-The impress
sion prevailed in official circles when
public business closed for the day yes
terday that the flag of truce sent in the
Spanish lines at Santiago at 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon was still flying. and
that negotiations continued looking to
surrender. The basis for these negotia-
tions naturally could not be very broad
in view of the injunction the president
laid upon General Shafter to accept
nothing less than unconditional surren-
der, but it is supposed that time may be
consumed through the indulgence of
General Shafter in allowing the Span
ish commander to communicate by cable
with Captain General Blanco in the ef-
fort to obtain his assent to the surren-
der.
General Toral undoubtedly has be-
fore his eyes .the vindictive abuses
heaped upon the unfortunate naval
commander Cervera for surrendering at
all, so that he probably will be bound
by the direction of Blanco in his own
case.
1t is not generally known that in re-
sponse to the manly and pathetic report
by cable to Blanco announcing the loss
of his squadron, Cervera received most
harsh and unsympathetio reply, but
such is the case.
Blanoo's purpose in this may have
been to dissuade other Spanish COM
manders, military and naval, from sur.
rendering under any conditions, and in
the case Of Toral it appears that he has
made a strong impression. Neverthe-
less, confidence wakes in the speedy fall
of Santiago, though many officers fear
that the nest will be found empty and
the birds flown when the American
troops make their entry into the town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
CARRIERS TO PAY THE TAX.


Boyd Interpretates a Feature of War
Revenue Law.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-In answer to
references from the commissioner of
internal revenue, all bearing upon the
question as TO whether the shipper or
carrier shall pay for and affix the re-
quired revenue stamps to bills Of lading,
etc., Assistant Attorney General Boyd
has held in part as follows:
"The purpose Of the law is clear. II
was to tax the carrier and not the ship
per; and these provisions undoubtedly
fix upon the express companies and
other carriers the duty of providing,
affixing and canceling the stamp, and
their failure to so provide, affix and
cancel such stamp, subjects them to the
penalties provided by Law. 1t is sug-
gested that some of these carriers are
refusing to receive goods for shipment
until the shipper pays the tax"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
The poet Longfellow feelingly gay

The poet Longtellow feelingly gave
uttersnce to the following:
"The little that l have seen Of the
world teaches me to look upon the er-
rors Of others in sorrow, not in anger.
When l take up the history of one
heart that has sinned and suffered, and
represent to myself the struggle, the
temptation, it has passed through-the
brief pulsation of joy, the feverish in
quietude of hope and fear, the pressure
of want, the desertion of friends-I tain
would leave the erring soul Of my fell
low man with Him from whose hand it
came"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
First EXCURSION to Niagara Fall..

On Wednesday, July 20, the Cleveland
Akron d Columbus Ry., will run an ex-
cursion from Columbus, zanesville and
intermediate stations to Niagara Falls,
via Cleveland and the elegant steamer
City Of Erie or City of Buffalo Of the
Cleveland q Buffalo Transit 90. The
round trip rate to Niagara Falls will be
% from Columbus and GAINESVILLE, s5
from Mt. Vernon, u from Millarsbufg,
IS from Akron and proportionately low
rates from intermediate stations.
Traine will leave Columbus 1880 q. m.
and GAINESVILLE 1900, noon, OF that day,
making fast time.
For full information as 10 limits Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

There is talk of impending revolution
in France and Spain, in each dictator.
The new cabinet of NJ. Brisson is for the
masses rather than the classes, propos,
ing reforms accordingly. The first feat,
ure in their program is a graduated in,
come tax to which the rich are bitterly :
opposed. The Cabinet have other re.
forms in view, affecting the wealthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
Funeral of Editor Porter.

COLUMBUS, July 13.-The funeral of
Captain, Stephen b. Porter, late editor
Of the Evening Dispatch, occurred yester-
day afternoon at the Eastwood Congre-
gational church, services being con.
Quoted by Rev, j.. O. jackson, Jr., ID. ID.
There was an immense concourse of
people present. There were floral de-
signs in great profusion with numer-
GUS remembrances from Steubenville,
the former home OF the deceased. In.
terment was made in Greenlawn ceme.
farU
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
rRINICEE RENTmDY

mistakenly suppose that alcoholic bev-
erages are beneficial under any circum-
stances Other things being equal, he
endures hot weather best who is least
addicted to the use of intoxicating liq.
uors of any kind, aud the above re-
marks apply also to cold weather.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

The first news Of the battle to reach
Santiago was conveyed by seven sailors
from one of the torpedo boat destroyers,
who escaped 10 the shore and walked
into the fortress Socapa. 1t is also said
that a number of sailors from the cruis.
ers were reported, later, as having
reached Santiago overland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
Catholic Total Abstinence Union.

CLEVELAND, July 1.-THE opening
session of the twenty seventh annual
convention of the Catholic Total Abstl-
nence union of Ohio, which began here
yesterday, was devoted chiefly to ad-
dresses of welcome, the appointment of
various committees and other prelimi.
nary matters. Pontihoial high mass
was celebrated in Sc. Johns cathedral,
Rt. Rev, BISHOP Horstman officiating.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

Last Sabbath was duly observed the
country over as a day of Thanksgiving
in accordance with President. McKin,
ley's recommendation. Assuredly there
is abundant cause for thanks after the
signal victories which our squadrons
have won. History furnishes no paral-
lei to gaining two such overwhelming
victories in few days over two months.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
GEN. MILES ON THE USE OF LIQUOR

In an order to the army relative to
the health and efficiency OF the soldiers,
Gen. Miles says;
"The history Of other armies has dem
onstrated that in q hot climate absti-
nence from the use Of Intoxicating
drinks Is essential to continued health
and efficiency"
This piece Of good advice TO officers
ana men Of the army might be needed
with profit by people elsewhere who
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

II seems Ohio has already oontribut-
sd over Ia 900 officers and men TO this
war with Spain, nearly all of whom are
squipped and at the scene Of the war or
on the way there. Adjutant General
II. A. Axhne and his Office force have
been busy, day in and day out, from an
early hour till midnight. In fact the
department waa bee hive Of business.
Captain Edward Slough was the clerical
chief. and the assistant, General Herbert
y. Kinesley, General Arline Is In the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
STUBBORN TORAL
Spanish Commander Again Re-
fused to Surrender.
FIRING WAS NOT RESUMED.
General Shafter Took Time to Further
Strengthen His Position.
RAIN SOMEWHAT INTERPRETED.

II Drove the Soldiers Out OF Their
Trenches and Made the Roads Almost
Impassable-our Right Extended Al
most to the Road over Which Toral
Would Have to Retreat-The Taking
of Caimanes by Garcia Was without
Any Opposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

Governor Black OF the State of New
York has called an extra session Of the
Legislature Of that State for the purpose
Ofenacting legislation affecting NewYork
eity. The leaders though seem to be in
a tangle. Plat and his friends seem ia
be on the outs with the Governor and
his aat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
Death of a Rough Rider.

AKRON, o., July l2.--News was re-
ceived in Akron today of the death at
Santiago of Theodore Miller. SON of
Hon, Lewis Miller. the founder and
president Of Chautauqua assembly.
Young Miller was graduate of Yale
and was studying law, living at the
home Of his brotherin.law, Thomas A.
Edison, at Orange, N j., when the
war broke out. He enlisted in Roose-
yelt's rough riders, while his twin
brother, John, won't into the navy. IL
is not known whether he died from
wounds or disease.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

1t must be that the ruling statesmen
of Spain see the inevitable and would
like to make peace, rut dare not make
The effort as yet. A lesson or two near
or home may be needed to relieve those
gentlemen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

81 have been a Republican since 1860
but our party now stinks in the nostrils
of any decent man. If the people are
willing to uphold this corruption and
dishonesty, God save the country. -
Ex-P -Postmaster-General Wanamaker.
Probably Mr.. Wanamaker had special
reference to Pennsylvania.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14
For Thanksgiving Services.

BALTIMORE, July 13.-Cardinal Glib
bons has prepared circular to be read
in the Roman Catholic churches Sun
day morning, which is intended to carry
out the suggestion made by President
Mckinley in his proclamation for
thanksgiving services.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

Admiral Sampson sends word to the
Navy Department that three OF the
Spanish cruisers in Cervera's squadron
may be saved. The Cristobal Colon, he
says, is not badly damaged, while the
Infanta Maria Teresa and the Vizcaya,
he thinks, may be saved without much
difficulty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

General Miles sailed on Saturday from
Charleston, South Carolina, for Sant'
ago, probably arriving today, Tuesday.
The fate OF the city will not be settled
until after he arrives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-14

The July number Of the Roller con
iained another sketch by the late Doctor
Lew Slusser. The incident given as to
James Hazlett's vote being challenged
is located in 1910, whereas 1t happened
in 1874, as the writer hereof well re.
members, being witness Of the affair.