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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
A GOOD PLATFORM.

When the glamour of military glory
passes away, the American people
can turn to the Democratic party for
comfort and aid in getting back to the
constitution and the declaration of in
dependence. That it is the safest party
is evidenced by the resolutions offered
in congress by Mr.. Williams, of Missis-
sippi, which are a platform in them
selves. The first of these resolutions
declares that the American people "do
not, believe in wars of conquest or Grim
inal aggression against other people"
1t declares that it has always been their
intent and purpose to recognize the
inalienable right Of the Filipinos to
elf-government and national indepen-
dence."
The second resolution calls on the
president for information in regard to
the existence of polygamy and slavery
in the sultanate of Sulu, or "Jolo," as
it is called in our interesting treaty
with our own Subject" the sultan.
And it calls for information concerning
the existence of these institutions "by
the eonnivance or express agreement of
the federal authority" And finally, it
directs the house judiciary committee
to investigate the report on the legal
and constitutional aspects of our rela-
tions with the people of the Philippine
islands, and especially with such of
them as inhabit the Jolo archipelago.
When the resolution stated that the
people Of the United States always in
tended that the Filipinos should have
their liberty, it stated a fact. The peo-
pie have been taken off their feet, some
what, by military splendor and victo-
rious battles, but they intended to give
the Filipinos their liberty and will
bring confusion to those who stand In
the way of that liberty. 1t is certain tc
come. The people may always be de-
pended upon to be right. They go wrong
for a time, but they get righted aftei
awhile. The period of right will b,
| due about next year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
CONSPIRATORS
ON TRIAL.
Contractors Who Are Claimed
to Have Been In CahOOts
WITH OBERLIN M. CARTER.
They Are Placed On Trial In Savannah and
Great Interest Attaches The Cow
ernment In the Tangled
Mess.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
Savannah, Ca, Dec. 23.-The cases of
four of the five contractors, John +.
Gaynor, Benjamin D. Greene, William
II. Gaynor and Edward H. Gaynor, in
dicted by the federal grand jury for the
southern districts Of Georgia, on the
charge of conspiring with Oberlin H.
Of engineers. U. S. A., to defraud the
government of sums of money aggre-
eating $575, ,749.9O, are set for hearing
today. All four of the accused are
stockholders, it is alleged, in the Allan
tic Dredging and Contracting company.
provements in Savannah harbor, under
the general direction of Captain Car
ter. 1t was stated that William II.
Gaynor and Edward H. Gaynor, broth
ers of John +. Gaynor were merely
nominal stockholders in the dredging
company, stockholders for organiza-
ton only and had nothing whatever to
do with the business of the company.
The contract between the government
and the Atlantic Dredging and Con-
| tracing Company was annulled by the
secretary of war some time ago. and a
suit was about to be brought against
the government for damages resulting
to the stockholders Of the company
through the annullment. When the
Gaynors and Captain Greene were ex.
amined, 1t is the intention Of thei:
counsel to go as fully into the merits
of the case as Commissioner Shield:
will permit. Michael A. Connolly, an
other member of the dredging company
also indicted. is said to have left the
country. s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
HOLY YEAR
Begins Tomorrow and Prepara-
tions Are Made In Rome to
Celebrate.

Special to News Democrat.
Rome, Dec. 23.-Holy Year begins to-
morrow. An imposing ceremony in the
Vatican begins Christmas eve and on
Christmas day stately procession VIII
leave the Vatican and march to the
vestibule of st. Peters church. There
the procession will pause. and the Pope,
descending from the Sedia Gestatoria,
will strike the Sacred door of the bas-
illica thrice with a hammer. The door
will open to the knocks and the process
sion viii enter the church with the
Pope at its head. holding cross in his
right hand and candle in his left
hand. From Christmas day to New
Years day the door will Remain OPEN
Preparations are made to make the
celebration the grandest religious cere-
mony Of the century. A vast multitude
OF foreigners are here to witness the
event. +. atst
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
Advertised Letters.

Letters women's list-Miss Bessie
Arthers, Mrs. Matilda Clark, Miss Esa-
bella Catalans, Miss Lizzie Havarice.
Mrs. r.. @. Larson, Miss Luda Morgan.
Mrs. Myers, Miss ]. b. Nixon, Mrs. M.
Shook. Mrs. Ella Whiting.
Letters, mems list-W. HI. Andrews.
#. G.. Barber, Harry Borton, c. II.
Barr. Leroy Cornell, William Goodrich.
Byron Gleckner, Kaufman Mfg. Co.,
]. c. Kampfer, Herb Keith, Howard
Ley, Clark & Mcleod, w. f. McElwee.
Warren Miller, Orchard Hill Coal Co.,
Geargetoaincmfwypt neutrality-suspicious.
George Rough, John Vaughan, John
Wittock.
Postal cords-Miss Clara Foley, r. F..
Hime, George Hockensmith, Charles s..
Miller, Mr.. Means. O'Conner. O'Byrne
q Hartridge, r. Rogers, George f..
Rau, Mary Rau, Louis c. Steiner, w. II.
Smith, Mrs. Wissinger.
Third class matter-Ida j. WORTH
ington.
Advertised. Canton, Dec. 21.
GEORGE b. FREASE, p. M.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
A RUSH TO
PAY TAXES.
About 100000 That Is Due
Is Still Outstanding.
Is INCLINED TO LENIENCY.
Treasurer Is Not Rushing Matters, Though
He Would Like to Have Everybody
In with Their Coin
Tonight.

County Treasurer 7. II. Smith with a
the cash at the rate of about $4,000
a day for the past week. He stated this
morning that over 100000 of the tax
was now in. This leaves about $780,
900 still to come in today. Lots of it is
coming but it is probable that this
evening there will still be a good sized
fortune out yet. Mr.. Smith says the
tax payers are doing better this year
than for some years past, however.
Last year over 100000 was out on the
goth of the month, which is the last
regular day for paying.
The treasurer this year extended the
time for paying till December 25, but
If any have not gotten in when the
office closes Saturday night If they will
get around early next week the tax will
probably be received without the pen
atty. The treasurer does not desire 20
encourage delay, however.
Mr.. Smith stated today that about
one-fourth of the money paid in fer
taxes comes by mail. Nearly a bushel
of letters come in every day and tia
clerks are rushed almost to death.
The tax paying rush at the end of the
season costs the treasurer about SIS d
day. This comes out of his own pocket
and generally amounts to about $500
If people would pay up earlier he would
save this sum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Will Keep Society Busy During
the Holidays, as Many Func-
tiOns Are Scheduled,

That the waltz and two-step have be-
come the great American pastime and
recreation becomes more and more in
evidence every year and all other
forms Of social entertainment seem to
be gradually giving way to the heel
and toe functions. That Canton sOcie-
ty thoroughly enjoys the recreation and
will be on tiptoe in light fantastic trip
during the greater part of the holidays
Is apparent from the following list of
dancing events which are scheduled.
Besides these there will be several
other large dances during the week and
innumerable small house affairs. With
several weddings of prominent people
on the card and the usual gaiety OF holi-
day week added, society should be tired
but happy after New Years.
The dances will not wait until Christ
mas night to begin the week, but will
attend Prof. Homer's reception at
Bast's hall and the Merry Young Bach
elor's dance at Schiltz's in the after
noon. At night the dancing class OF
M. V. H. Johnston will dance al
Schiltz's. .alr #a
The Holiday Assembly dance occurs
at Schiltz's Tuesday evening. Wednes-
day night there Is to be a masquerade
party at Bast's. Thursday night the
Massillon Society dance takes place al
the Massillon club house and the mill
tary ball will hold the boards al
Schiltz's hall Friday night.
The next week Is to begin New Years
| afternoon Johnston's dancing class
at Schiltz's hall, followed at night by
the American Gun Club dance. Janu.
ary I'd. the Married Peoples club will
have their turn at w. l.. Alexander's
Thursday night Massillon society viii
again indulge in frivolity at the clul
house. Other events are to be sand
wiched into these so that the two weeks
will be one continual round. The Can
ton Orchestral club will play FOR all th'
dances named and rhayers orchestr'
and other musical organizations will
also be kept busy at social functions.
will be a busy season for musicians a
well as for society
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Robert P. Porter is coming back to
this country. No one knows where he
has been. but he has been somewhere
at the expense Of the Unit,d States.
He has some sort of a pull with the
president and he is kept travelling
around over the world making special
Investigations concerning which he
never reports. 1t had been hoped that
he would remain away till the next
census is taken, as it is not desired that
there be any more botched jobs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Stark and Mahoning county congress
sional aspirants have another case Of
shivers. Mckinley is said to be con-
sidering Congressman Tayler as a fit
person to present his name at the Phil
adelphia convention. How are they go
ing to stop the Lisbon statesman if he
keeps getting notoriety? AS orator of
a Republican national convention and
chairman of the committee on unlawful
cohabitation, Tayler will catch them a
goin' and a comm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

by M. Esperandieu, the architect who
built the palais. The latter is now
dead. His family claim that M. Bar
tholdi had nothing to do owith the plan
drawn by him, and in accordance with
their assertions the municipal authori-
ties of Marseilles have refused to in
scribe M. Bartholdfs name on the COM
memorative tablet placed in the build
ing. M. Bartholdi has brought an ac-
tion to have his name added to that of
M. Esperandieu as joint creator of the
design of the palais.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
HEBREW VETERANS.
Men Who Fought For Their
Country Forming an
Organization.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
New York, Dec. 23.--A second meet
ing was held today by the Hebrew Vet
Grams of the Spanish war to form fra
ternal organization of the Hebrews who
served in the army and navy. One Of
the objects of the meeting is, "secur-
ing data and statistics to prove that
patriotism has called forth the men
of Hebrew faith in full proportion to
our numbers to bear any sacrifice for
our country" The Hebrew Union Vet
Grams association will erect q $4,000
monument in ypress Hills cemetery to
Hebrews who died in the Civil waf.
This older organization offered a tab.et
on the monument to the new one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Young Mr.. Hay, the son of his father,
which is about the only recommenda-
ton we have observed for him-and
there is a suspicion attached to that
went to London for instructions before
proceeding to South Africa to represent
the United States. He remained there
several days before proceeding to the
Transvaal. Is it necessary for our con-
suls to go to Johnny Bull for credentials
under the alliance?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Brother Abner will eat his Christmas
dinner at the white house. He will
probably visit the treasury department
a little later in the day. Brother Abner
cannot afford to go from New York to
Washington just for dinner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Another aspiring Cantonian is to be
disappointed. A Washington special
says that Robert Tucker, young bar
rister in the office of Noah II. Swaync,
is said to be Senator Hanna's selection
for Assistant United States Attorney
for the Northern District of Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Some Stark county Republicans are
wondering what it cost William II.
Morgan to get colonel hitched to the
front of his name. We are creditably
informed that it is in three figures and
that the first figure is five. 1t is also
said that he subscribed so much to the
Colonel" feature of the campaign that
he forgot to help any at home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

General Lawton met his death about
twelve miles from Manila.-Cleveland
Leader.
So the insurgents are within twelve
miles of Manila, after all? Thought
you announced a day or two ago that the
whole island was now practically under
American control.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
Brought to the Works.

William Sims, who placed Ed Polk
on the retired list in one round at the
Sailer hotel in Massillon last evening,
was brought to the workhouse by Mar
shall Kitchen today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Just when the day became divided in
TO hours is not known. nor Is the pro-
cess explained. The Greeks and Ro-
mans measured time by the water glass
and the sun dials. The hour glass fiif-
ed with sand was the outgrowth OF
these vessels from which the water
dripped through tiny spenimgp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

To make sure that there will be no
slip about 1t, Hanna has decided that he
will be chairman of the national Re-
publican convention himself. The trusts
must be properly cared for in the plat
form
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. Charles g. Lloyd and
SON Ross, Of 1927 South Cleveland ave-
nue.. went to Uhrichsville, Saturday
morning, to spend Xmas with relatives.
DR.. George wernet, of Philadelphia,
arrived in the, city this morning to
Mr.. and Mfs9 Henry Wernet, In North
walnut street.. ,l 4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

It is recalled that General Lawton is
the soldier who referred to the admin
istration's personal war in the Philip
pines as this accursed war"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

The Pennsylvania railroad has ,decid-
ed to double track about five miles OF
it's line out of Toledo. as,a a starter TO
double tracking the line 20 Mansfield
next fall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

In the light Of past events it is real
pleasure to call attention to the fact
that the Armenians have killed off a
favy Turks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

The United States government is try
ing to make sailors out of farmers. Why
not? They make good soldiers or there
is something wrong with the news from
the Transvaal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
PENDING TWENTY YEARS.
Suit to Be Decided Today That
Has Been In the'Courts
A Long Time.
Special to News-Democrat.

Marseilles. Dec. 2s,--A decision Is
promised today in a law suit in which
M. Bartholdi the sculptor OF the Statue
OF Liberty in New York harbor is inter-
ested. 1t has been hanging fire for 20
years. M. Bartholdi took part In a
competition In Marseilles for the con-
struction OF the Palais de Longcham's,
He claims that his plan was worked out
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

M r. McGREGo who for nearly sixty has been actively
INl
with his
resident Vermont Five later the
Medina
established the Wads
Stark
birthda-looS
In which he
father
that his has been almost constantly
During his 40 editorial service
development
civilization the
services
of
in active
in than No
social
the public
He STILL
be prolonged far into the life of
the comm twentieth :.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Foraker says he put the international
agreement plank in the st. Louis plat
form and Kohlsaat says he didn't. They
needn't quarrel about it. 1t didn't mean
ANYTHING
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
How Would You Like to Be the Con-
gressman?
IAlliance Review.l

Mr.. Phelps has not been and Is now
not an applicant for any position at the
hands of the present state executive
or the soon to- -be-installed new one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

We desire to call the attention of the
federal and state electrical departments
to the fact that Honorable Silas Will
liams is without insulation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

A great many youngsters in Canton
are puzzling their little heads about
how Santa Claus is going to get through
the gas pipes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

If the Declaration of Independence
were offered to either branch Of con-
gress now, it would be defeated by Re-
publican votes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

1t is now settled that Alliance Will
never get another place on the Repub-
lican county ticket
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

Hanna says Root will have second
place and New York Republicans say
he will not. In which event Hanna
wins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

The Cleveland Leader rushes to the
defense of the Ohio supreme court
Horse on the court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

England is pretty hard up for soldiers
when she has to send Lord Roberts to
the front at the age of &C years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

The Honorable Wallace H. Phelps
should readjust his lightning arrester.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

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The small boy is happy with two
weeks of play in prospect.
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Alliance hasn't drawn fat job for six
hours. Are the wires down?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

This a good season for the goose-bone
man.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-12
CLAY DISC DEsTRoYERs.

ALAMEDA. June 1.-THE San Francis
co Gun Club held its regular monthly
shoot to-day at the grounds Of the Lin
coin Gun Club There was a big crowd
and much interest was manifested in the
events Ricklefson got away with Fors-
ter in SHOOTING off a tie for the Feudner
cup, and will hold the trophy for the
month
The summary of events and the scores
follow:
Club shoot, twenty-five targets. for sea
sons money and medal-Isham, IA; Ros-
enberg, 4; Miller. p; Johnson, Il; Hecht,
"A. .,reyfus. Y: O. Feudner tt ain 49,.
Schultz %; KIevesahI q: Ricklefson, %;
Trombone. q; Forster. %; Shaw Is: King,
q; Lockwood. u; Palmer. IS; Fisher, 16:
Miller. Il; Wiel, 10; Murdoch, IS; Slade,
%; Smith, 10; Vernon, q; Justins, II;
MacLean, IS; Rose, l6.
Observation-Disclosures %: Schultz 20:
Palmer. %; Andrus, %; Hecht, 10; Mil
lar, l6.
Class shoot for 0uduer cup. twenty
five targets: expert class, unknown traps,
unknown angles-Feudner, 20; Webb, 20;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-12
RELIEF FOR THE
MAN WITH THE HOE.

At Howard Street Methodist Episcopal
Church last night the pastor Rev. DR..
John A. b. Wilson, spoke on How the
Man With the Hoe May Obtain the Re
lief Provided" The text was Matthew
Xii:2S-29. In part he said:
The man with the hoe represents the victim
of our ill-adjUsted economic conditions, which
bestow upon class a superabundance, de
mOraliZing by its plethora; ana upon another
class a penury that means degeneracy.
In a broader view the with the hoe
stands for the unrest of life; the despair OF
one who tolls TO no purpose, and finds at the
end of his objective activities subjective dis
appointments This is the stolid fate that set
ties upon one who seeks rest and finds none.
Whatever the cause in the adjustment OF con-
ditons. this is the product.
Let me remind yOu however. that the need
furnishes the vantage ground Of relief Neces-
sity is the Savior's condition of its applica-
ton. Come unto me all We that labor and
heavy ladened and / will give you rest "
Every human life is burdened with a longing
for rest. But. how many the ways Of
securing it? One thinks the cure is the sin
gle tax, and | know II would tighten many
burdens and give TO humanity better condl-
tons Another finds in soCialistiC theories the
agency for redeeming the man with the hoe
and l shall not deny that a large element of
his theory will enter into the final adjustment
in equity Another is sure that the temper
reformation viii bring the millennium.
and I admit that the closing Of the saloons
and all places where drink is sold would do
more To relieve the miseres of life than any
other one thing refOrmatOry that can be done
The upllft Of society Is to be accomplished
through the importation of principles of
a better life TO the units OF society And this
is done only By contact, yea by the imparta-
ton OF a better life, and that opportunity is
found in Come unto all We that labor
and heavy ladened and l will give you
rest He gives rest not on the Christmas tree
plan, but by removing the cause Of unrest.