davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
The Town of Economy.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
THE most interesting place it has been
my good fortune to visit in many years"
said T. NJ. Gilmore. on his return from the
east a few days ago, lis the little town of
Economy, Pa. 1t is well worth a LONG
journey to see, and the people are the most
delightful l have ever met. The founda-
ton of this town dates back to 1905 1t
was settled by a priest whose name was
Father Rapp and a number of Germans
They organized society, which was called
the Harmony Society, and numbered near
ly 1000 people at the time. They pledged
themselves never to marry, and since the
town was founded there has only been one
marriage. The society has now dwindled to
nine persons, but the town is thickly popu-
lated because of the advent of other per-
sons, who lease and operate the factories
The society owns 800 acres of land which
is in high state of cultivation. Coal,
iron and gas abound Grapes are raised in
great quantities and are made into wine
of fine quality.
The town is very pretty, with wide and
shady streets, and with houses covered
with vines They have no doors. and the
only entrance is from the rear Economy
is exercised on all sides, and when the So
clety is reduced to one person he will get
the entire vast estate. People visit the
place from all parts of the world. Men
and women live alone and all seem to be
happy and contented. 1.-The present head
of the society is a married man. He was
single when he Joined 1t, but he afterward
left 1t and was married The people recog-
nize him as a leader, and he was invited
back and made their chief. He and his
family live in a handsome residence in
the center of the town. and have every
thing heart could desire When the old
members die he or his children will get
everything, as it is one of the rules of the
society that nothing can be willed away
Economy is certainly the garden spot of
Pennsylvania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
THE ENGLISH ARMY
SOME STATEMENTS AS TO IT'S CON-
DUCT IN SOUTH AFRICA,
Horses Starved by Neglect of the
auartermaster's Departments
REORGANIZATION Needed

MI Charles Seton, late of Pretoria, but
now visitor to this city, in an interview
last night had some interes ting things to
say about the Boer war and the conduct of
the English army. Mr.. Seton is an En-
Sllshman, and for a number of years has
been resident of Pretoria. Speaking of
the cry that was raised In this country re-
garding the rations given our troops in
Cuba. he had this to say in reference to the
way the horse has been treated in the En-
glish army:
The horses of the English cavalry serv-
Ice We're starved through the neglect of the
quartermaster department to furnish them
suHlclent FOOD to sustain life. In addition
10 thls they were overweighted, and as
consequence in long marches and In pursuit
or the Beers they died in large numbers.
whenever the English put the Beers to rout
they were unable to pursue them on ac-
count of the horses being physically in
capable Of going faster than a walk. They
stumbled and fell, out of sheer weakness
and we had the satisfaction of sitting
calmly by and allowing the Beers to gallon
on on their well-fed mounts. The Boer
army often retreated in full view of the
English, exposing themselves in the open
country with three or four miles the start
the English army was, by reason of the
condition of their horses, unable to follow
them. In addition to the starvation of
their horses, the English army do not train
their cavalrymen sufficiently. The majority
OF the men in the cavalry are ignorant of
the care necessary to keep a horse in a
travelling condition. Another thing the En-
glish army imagined that oats could take
the place OF hay in the rations allowed for
horses. Oats We're stuffed into them when
the animals needed hay to give them
strength and endurance"
Insufficient Practice
Continuing, the gentleman quoted said:
THE English army learns by fighting and
not in schools or by practice In time Of
peace. Whenever a war breaks out they 20
into the fight with the same ideas that they
Quilted the previous war with, in conse-
quence of which We are treated to the Spec
tacle of the English army in South Africa
rushing toward the intrenched Beers en-
,, masse, instead of the American plan of
putting the skirmishers forward and hold
ing reserve forces in the rear We have
an idea IN our army that the advance of a
large body of men toward the enemy will
frighten them into a surrender The En-
glish have learned to their cost that there
Is great deal more in war than mere
brave conduct and indifference to death
The taxpayers of Great Britain have begun
to protest against the cost of the war and
all abuses are published and made much of
in the papers. When the present war in
South Africa is over l look for general
reorganization of the army. and a move
will be made to incorporate into our tactics
the knowledge gained from the Operations
Of the United States army In Cuba AS it
Is, we have shown the world l am afraid
that we do not study war as closely as we
led ourselves to believe we did"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15

Competition is so keen that specialization
has been carried into details which a few
years ago were not thought OF. In tho
handling of cut flowers and plants retail
dealers play an important part. Many of
these men are not producers at all but de-
pend wholly on producers and wholesale
dealers for their stock. The retail stores
In the large cities are models of artistic
elegance and do much toward the devotion
ing a taste for the highest Ideals in Hort
cultural effects: hence. 1t is not surprising
10 ma the business, as whole, divided
INTO many special fields. Houses frames
boilers and other accessories are now male
by specialists. and cut flowers are grown by
specialists and handled by specialists whole
S S ana retailers. who are specialists.
what Is true of cut flowers g also True,
with certain exceptions, of bota ornamental
and bedding plants
The Capital Invested.
1t is a difficult matter to reach even ap-
proXimate conclusions as to The amount Of
capital invested In the work, the value OF
the products, etc. A careful investigation
of the question has been made and, from
all the data obtainable it IS believed that
there are now in the United States not less
than 10000 establishments devored 10 grow
ing plants under glass. Summarizing the
forcing of vegetables under glass in the
United States, We have the following: Num-
Der of square feet devoted to the Industry
100000; value of establishments. $50. 500;
wholesale value of annual product, s.. 2J0,-
900; retail value of annual product, 81 Joo,-
600; number Of men employed, $50.
There are probably not less than 5000
commercial florist establishments in the
United States. Taking the country as a
whole, it is estimated that there is an
average of 300 square feet of glass for
each establishment, or 22500, 600 square
feet In all. The estimated value of the es-
Establishments in this country is placed at
S11,2oo,OO0 in all.
Value of Cut Flowers.
1t is estimated that the retail value OF
estimated apportionment of this sum being
for roses, 100000; carnations, 81, 900. 900;
vfolets, S750o00; chrysanthemums $500, 900;
miscellaneous flowers including lilies, etc,
S1,25O,oo0: and that the total number of all
kinds of flowers sold annually in the United
States amounts to not less than 275. 600 600.
The retail value of the plants sold is placed
at Slo,OO0,oo0. Taking the plant trade as q
whole, and the country in the aggregate
the average sized pot used is estimated to
be three inches, and the average retail
price 10 cents per pot. This means that
sold every year. To handle this business in
its entirety requires probably 1900 men in
all.
Viewing the work as whole, and con-
siderfng its marvellous development IL
stands out as one of the most striking ex-
amples of the advance of wealth and Gull
ture. The increasing love for flowers de-
notes growing refinement and a higher
appreciation of all things artistic which
promises well both for the individual and
the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
THROUGH CARS.
New Plan on BrightwOOd Line-Pa-
irons disappointed.

The running of through cars on the
Brigh+ wood line was begun this morning
Those who got on at the District line were
able to ride to the wharves in the southern
part of the city if they so desired The
operation of the new plan was not begun
without considerably delay. which was of
great annoyance to the patrons in that
locality, especially to those who had ar
ranged to get into the city at a certain
hour and had relied upon the railroad
schedule. The latter failed them in this
respect, and at one time at least two hun
trict bounds waiting for the cars that did
not come. Some. growing tired of wait
ing. began to walk in. The hitch, however.
was overcome later in the day, and the
cars were run with regularity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
Accidents will Happens John Brown.

veteran of 2446 Marshall street, Philadelphia US:
by n mere accident I came Dr. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder I n great sufferer from
that dread malady-Catarrh This wonderful rem
edy effected a speedy and permanent cure and I
have been thankful that am willing to epend
much time in spreading the good news" Sold by
F. S. WILLIAMS, sth and Sta, and EDMl NDS
d WILLIAMS. - anA Pa ave- le
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
What Shall We Have for
DesSerfP

This question arises IN the family every day. Let
US answer IT today Try Jel-O, 4 delicious and
healthfu dessert Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling. no baking! simply add boiling water anu
set to cool. Flavors-Lemon. Orange, Raspberry
and Strawberry. Get a package at your srocer's
'ooaS' Az centA 8e266m,1A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
Page Was a Competent Man.

Mr.. Heindle was recalled and he said
that Page was competent man in the pit
The voltage on the Columbia line, he said
is about 600 and this he regarded as not
dangerous. Men frequently get shocks, he
said. and recover in a day or two. He
thought that the accident must have occur
red by Page getting against the bar when
the switch was In. Mr.. Heindle was the
last witness examined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15
Not Sorry for Him.

From the Philadelphia Press.
II suppose" said Miss Snaps fiance
you'll be sorry when I marry your sister
and take her away to live with me-
mo" replied her little brother IT never
did like you much, anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-15

Madge-"Whats girl to do when she's
driving with fellow who's too bashful to
kiss herr
Marjorie-"In that case she must take
the reins in her own hands.'-Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

To use q cant term, it's all off with
Senator Pettigrew and Mr.. Bryan.
The dispatches announce that Senator
Hanna is first going into South Da'
kota to defeat Senator Pettigrew for
reelection, and he will wind up the
campaign by invading Nebraska, where
he will employ his splendid oratorical
ability to disorganize the forces Of
Mr.. Bryan while the latter Is in New
York. We have it upon the authority
Of Mr. Hanna himself that his party
makes gains wherever he speaks, and
as Nebraska and South Dakota are
close States, the friends Of Mr.. Bryan
and Senator Pettigrew should fear the
worst.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

The election tables emanating from
Mr.. Hanna's headquarters and pur-
porting to give accurate predictions
of the electoral votes will have no eff
feet upon any of the voters save the
ignorant and unwary. The Democratic
campaign managers are offsetting the
effect of the tables By claiming every
thing equally as positively as their
political rivals. But sensible voters
will wait for information until the
votes are counted, and meanwhile they
will do what they can to have their
convictions carried into effect as a
part of the organic law of the nation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Senator PETER, the ex-Populist of
Kansas, who has had to take as much
abuse and rldicule from Administra-
tion papers as any man in America,
is coming into Ohio to make speeches
for Mr.. Mckinley, having made ar
rangements with Mr.. Hanna that
seem to be entirely satisfactory to all
concerned. Just what influence the
"bewhiskered statesman" as the Re
publican editors used to call him, will
have with Ohio voters remains to be
seen. Ohio people respect public men
who change their political alliances
because of deep and unseliish con-
vections, but they are inclined to re-
gard with more or less suspicion n
miraculous conversion that attends an
interview with Mark Hanna. PETER
and Mary Ellen Lease are two types
of professional jawsmiths who
changed their minds practically in a
single night and the fact that they
are now under the pay of Mr.. Hanna's
committee is sufficient to make voters
OF all parties Il tritle skcptical of
their sincerity.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Gov. Pingree has called a special
session of the Michigan Legislature
to adopt resolution submitting to the
people constitutional amendment
providing for the taxation of railroad
and other corporate property upon an
ad valorem basis, the same as individ-
ual property is taxed. The last Leg
islature refused to submit this amend
ment to the people, and Governor
Pingree has announced that If the
present Legislature follows its prede-
cessor's example he will come out
squarely for the Democratic ticket.
Ohio people will keep an eye upon the
Michigan Legislature and Pingrec.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Mr.. Hannas party has a big cam
paign fund, but the voters should not
overlook the fact that every dollar of
that fund contributed by the trusts
and privileged interests must in the
end come from the pockets of the peo.
pie by means of legislation which will
be provided the campaign contributors
at the expense Of the people.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09
NO APATHY THERE.

The Administration newspapers have
had a great deal to say about Senator
German, of Maryland. They have ac-
cused him of being apathetic, and in
different toward the candidacy of Mr..
Bryan. Mr.. German has just publish
ed an interview, and from it we take
the following;
my time and labor will to the ut
most possible extent be devoted to as
sisting the state and national commit
tees in perfecting the organization of
the forces of hostility to the new and
dangerous doctrines exploited by Pres
ident Mckinley in the acquisition and
forcible occupation of the Philippine
islands and their government as n
colony.
my opposition to this sinister and
abhorrent policy began with its incep-
ton. Representing, in part the state
of Maryland in the United States Sen
ate and recognizing the disasters that
must necessarily constitute the retinue
of those twin evils, imperialism and
militarism l opposed them with all the
power at my command. We succeeded
only in preventing permanent in
crease of the regular army establish
ment up to 100000 men. The amend
ment to the army bill, offered and res,
olutely insisted upon by the Demo
Gratis in the Senate, resulted in settling
the duration of this increased estab.
lishment and fixing its period at July
/, 1901. 1t will bc seen, therefore, that
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

The more Senator Hanna's news
papers and spell-binders attempt to
emphasize the Importance of the
money question in this campaign, the
more prominent Is made the fact that
Il was the last Republican Congress
which destroyed the governments
right to issue paper currency direct to
the people and farmed out that vital
function of the government to the
control of bank trust,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Another noted college professor, DR..
Geo. Il. Ladd, Of Yale, formerly n
Summit county student, has declared
his opposition to an imperial policy for
America. DIR. Ladd was college mate
OF Chairman II. w. Stuart, of the local
Republican Executive committee, and
to him the Democrat commends the
Professors sentiments, published in
another column.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Akron's policemen are talking as II
they didn't enjoy reading the Grand
Jury's special findings. If the police
men are injured why not sue the
Grand Jury for libel? OF course the
last Legislature permitted the truth
to be set up as IA perfect defense to
a prosecution for libel; but little
thing like that should prevent the
police from having their vlndicatlon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Mayor Jones will tell the voters of
Summit county, at Grace Park, next
Saturday afternoon, why he has re-
solved to support Mr.. Bryan for the
Presidency. Summit county people
thought so much of Mayor Jones last
fall that $500 of them voted for him
as an independent candidate for Gov
ernor. These voters will bo pleased to
give him ap audience next Saturday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09
THAT POLITICAL "scARE."

o-'''~'~
Within the nearly four years that
the Administration has been in power
practically as much new money has
been placed In circulation as would
have been possible had Mr.. Bryan been
elected President in 1896, and the
mints thrown open to the flood of
silver"
This fact of increased circulation,
and the improved Industrial conditions
that have attended it, have justified
every claim made by the friends of
Mr.. Bryan In 1896, in regard to the
good results that would follow an
addition to the money supply. BY
the discovery of the Alaskan gold
fields, the cheapened process of re-
flning gold In South Africa, and the
enormously increased gold produc-
ton Of the last few years practically
all the advantages which would have
accrued to the people by the opening
of the mints to the coinage Of silver
have been possible with the enlarged
coinage that has been possible under
the Gold Standard.
This fact alone is sufficient to take
the money question from the position
of prime Importance which it occupied
four years ago,-a position which it
justly occupied In view of the condi-
tions that then existed governing the
relative production of the two metals.
With the change that has come for
the reasons just stated, doing away
with all immediate necessity for legis-
lation affecting the coinage, no intel
ligent business man will permit his
Judgment to be clouded or warped as
to the vital issues of the campaign by
the attempt of syndicate of inter-
ested politicians who wish to further
their own ends by manufacturing
another commercial scare.
If merchants, Independent manufac-
turers, and tradesmen generally, hon.
estly believe that trusts are threaten
ing to their own best interests and the
interests Of their country; IL they be-
lieve that imperialism is menacing to
the sacred institutions of their coun-
try; that the burden of militarism, as
evidenced by the enormously increased
budget Of naval and war department
expenses, Is hkelyC-to' become an in
creasing and continued drain upon the
industry and prosperity Of the people;
If they believe that this government
should rid itself of the self-seeking
control of the syndicated interests and
return to government wherein the
people are permitted to have a voice
in its administration ard. share in the
benedcent results of the same,
luctant endorsement of an Administra-
tion that stands for the very opposite
of these policies.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

.CMCE CHILDHOOD l have
~ suffered a constant dis
Charge and deafness in my
left ear. Have dOctOred a
great deal with no results.
DR.. Tucker told the exact
cause, removed the source
of discharge and hearing is
gradually being restored.
MISS EMMA FLEISCHMAN.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

The Cleveland Leader is printing
glowing statements from the chairmen
of the County Campaign committees
throughout Ohio telling what big plur-
alities are going TO be rolled up for
the Republican ticket. There is moth
ing like whistling to spur tagging
courage.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Sometime ago Akron spent several
thousand dollars for police patrol
and signal service, or something of
that kind. The merit was claimed for
this system that all of Akron's thirty
police officers could in case of emer-
gency be summoned to the local police
station upon an hours notice. Upon
the subject of why the signal service
was not placed in effective operation
on the night OF the riot there cannot
be too much discussion TO suit the
average taxpayer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

A statement of annual postal re-
ceipts, published elsewhere in this edi-
ton, shows Akron to be so far in the
lead of her rival cities that comparison
is nearly out Of the question. The
Chamber of Commerce should include
this favorable statement i'm the folder
which 1t is soon to issue setting forth
the advantages of Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09
DO NOT FAIL TO REGISTER THURSDAY.

the maintenance Of this enormous and
unnecessary military machine is one
Of the questions to be decided by the
American people next November. If
that machinery be withdrawn, we can
no longer occupy territory thousands
of miles distant, and govern against
their will millions Of people as to
whose character, customs and national
aspirations we are profoundly ignor-
ant.
"The Democratic platform aptly and
truly says that the paramount issue Of
the campaign is the burning issue of
Imperialism When that shall have
been disposed Of we can devise and
formulate legislation for taxation, the
regulation Of combinations of capital
which injuriously affect the individual,
the manner of choosing the United
States Senators, upon the details of
all Of which questions men of the same
political faith now differ.
".rhe attempt by the Republicans to
make the currency question predomi-
nant will fail. That question was,
four years ago, the logical product of
conditions which no longer exist. The
phenomenal addition made to the vol
ume of gold since 1S96-an amount
equal to, If not greater than all the
coin in circulation on the first Of Janu-
ary of that year-removes the question
from the domain of controversy. This
condition, together with the immense
balance of trade in our favor, has been
brought about by natural causes which
the ingenuity and enterprise Of our
people have utilized. For the Repub-
lican party to claim it as the fruit of its
virtuous and enlightened statesman
ship is too preposterous for serious
eoii'idia a'ion' eru .Ne s
"The sole hope of arrestng the pres
ent reckless progress of Imperialism,
with its large standing armies and
growing lust of acquisition, lies in the
triumph Of the Democratic ticket next
month. What the country needs for
its safety and prosperity is the election
Of William Jennings Bryan and Adlai
Il. Stevenson with house Of repre-
sentatives in accord with them"
If any Of the Administration editors
are able to see any evidences of apathy
or Indifference in these sentiments they
are welcome to make the most of it. -
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09

Mr.. Bryan will arrive Mt Akron from
Mansfield at 6:1O next Saturday even
ing. 1t is needless to say that he will
be given an enthusiastic welcome.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-09
TUESDAY, OCT. o, 1000.
State Ticket
Tor Electors-at-Large,

For Electors-at-Large,
GEN. l. r. SHERWOOD, Of Lucas.
GEN. A. j. WARMER, of Washington
For Secretary of State,
II. ii. McFADDEN.
OF Jefferson.
Tor Supreme Judge.
ALLEN w. SMALLEY,
or Wyandot
For Dairy and Food Commissioner.
BALLARD B. YATES,
OF Pickaway.
For School Commissioners,
j. ID. sIMKINS,
OF Auglaize.
Tor Board of Public Works,
PETER Y. BROWN.
or Ross.