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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
TAX LEVY.
Provision ForSink-
ing Fund
But 1t Is Far From
Extensive.
Police Fund Levy Is In
creased.
Several Other Changes In Ap.
portionment.

Some provision will be made for a
sinking fund in the tax levy as it has
been apportioned by the City Commits
sioners. but not enough SO to take
care of the $4,000 of refunding bonds
which must be paid next year. City
Clerk Chas. II. Isbell called the Board S
attention to this when the levy was
under discussion Monday morning.
Commissioner o. l.. McMillen said it
was not the intention to pay the bonds
but only the interest, issuing new re-
funding bonds to take care of the
old ones.
The Board had made the levy for the
fire department 2.s5 mills, .05 mills
less than formerly. Mr. Isbell asked
how that could be done when the
department is already running be-
hind. At his suggestion the levy for
the poor fund in which there is now
enough money to run nearly year,
was reduced to 10 mills and addl-
tions made to the sinking and fire de-
partment funds.
Mr.. Isbell and Commissioner Nc
Millen urged that the street fund levy
be reduced 10 or 10 mills at least,
but Commissioner Wilson, chairman
of that committee would not hear of
it. Mr.. McMillen wanted more money
for the police fund, and Mr.. Isbell
more money for the sinking fund to
apply on the city's debts.
"The Council will stand by me-"
said Mr.. Wilson.
THE Council can do nothing but
concur in the levy we recommend or
come to a deadlock" said Mr.. Nc
Millen.
When the talk was ended the levy
was apportioned as follows: General,
1.S0 mills; fire department, 2.90 mills;
street, 1.15 mills; police, Sj mills;
sinking fund, 80 mills; light, Lao mills;
sanitary, 10 mills; parks, .15 mills;
poor, 10 mills; library, 40 mills; fire
construction, (speciaD one mill.
This makes total levy OF 1040 mills,
the same as last year, but apportioned
differently. The general fund is de-
creased .O5 mills; street fund decreas-
ed .O5 mills; light decreased .O5 mills;
poor decreased .25 mills; police increas-
ed ,05 mills.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
LONG TRAIN.
B. & o. Engineers Hauled 80
Cars at One Time Sunday.

An east bound B. g. o. train, drawn
by double header Mogul engines, which
passed through Akron at Sunday
morning, containing so cars. The
train reached from the Exchange st.
crossing to the Union depot, and it
carried green flags to signify that
there was more following. 1t is the
marvel of railroad men that the b. &
o., with it's grades and severe curves,
can haul such long trains between Ak
ron and Pittsburg. The highest record
for a single car haul through Akron
is said TO be 100 cars.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
Actor Herne Dead.

New York, June 3.-(Spl,)-After an
illness Of two months, James A.
Herne, a noted actor who had appeai-
ed in Hearts of Oak" Sag Harbor i
and other popular plays, died in HE
home at No. 70 Convent avenue this
evening. He was unconscious for
some hours before death.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

crease since the federal census was
taken will he more than stated by the
Star, but we will not be ready to make
statement Of the total for nearly two
weeks. The population Of Barberton
has also increased considerably, and a
small increase has also been made in
Cuyahoga Falls"
How Is Cordova Coffee? It's all
right.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
Gegal Notices.
Office OF APPOINTMENT.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Assignment Of Louis Rudeminsky.
The undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed and qualified as assignee in
trust for the benefit of the creditors
Of Louis Rudeminsky, Of Summit
county, Ohio. All persons indebted
to said assignor will make immediate
payment, and creditors will present
their claims, according to law, duly
authenticated, to the undersigned, for
allowance.
Dated this 9th day of May, A. D.,
1901. III. q. ANDRESS,
May 81 June $40 Assignee.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

For Big Yield Of Cherries May be
Broken This Year.

1t is announced that the cherry
yield for Summit county this year
will be record breaker The
branches of the trees are already
bending beneath the weight of the
green clusters, which hang remark
ably close together and are in healthy
condition. The yield of other fruit
will also be well up to the average.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-By g. w. Gridley, 4s
Central building. Phone 516.
200 May ST., room house, bath,
furnace, gas. water. worth $4,000, will
take $500 If sold in 80 days.
Money to loan in sums to suit.
310-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
Rooms For Rer,s

FOR RENT-Room 20x9o at 100 N.
Howard st. Newly papered. painted
and fixed up. Rent reasonable. En-
quire 131 N. Howard st. loft
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
NEW LOCATION.
5 Per Cent. Interest
On Running Accounts.

Paid by the Akron Building & Loan
Association, the Oldest, largest and
strongest savings institution in Sum-
init county. Has paid out over $780,
900 to its depositors since 1889. Now
has $4,000 surplus as additional Sc
curity to Its members, besides loaning
Its funds all on first real estate mort
gage. If you have money to invest
call and investigate.
g. I. BRUNER. Secy.
232 S. Main ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR RENT-Two furnished or unfur-
nished rooms for light housekeeping
Oh second floor. 2lS s. Main st.
$685.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR RENT-Large front furnished
room for two gentlemen, with
board. Apply No. 121 N. Forge st.
2S6 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

d FOR RENT-Will rent furnished
room and do washing for two gen.
tlemen for 1925 per week. Address
Fl. c., care of Democrat. 35-3Tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
&gsnas &Oanfed
Fos' Sale

FOR SALE-Two bicycle lamps; good
as new; Twentieth Century carbide
$1.75; one Solar carbide $1.50. Call
or address G. W. Bills, lit North
Broadway. If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
SEWER CONTRACT
Secured by Ex.Engineer S. W.
ParshalI.

Ex-City Engineer S. w. Parshall was
the lowest bidder for the construction
Of trunk sewer in Sweitzer and Stan
ton aves. and Main street. The City
Commissioners have recommended that
he be awarded the contract.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
}peciat Notices

Have wou $4,000 you want doubled
in 3 years by investing in established
local business? Address Rare Chance"
care Democrat, Akron. 37-42+
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-A bargain for $1,000.
Brand new room house, natural
wood finish, cemented cellar, 75 bar
rel cistern, good fruit. Located on
Commins street. VIII take $500
cash and give purchaser long time
for balance at @ per cent. II. o.
Feedele. Everett building, telephone
615. Soft
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-New and neatest six
room cottage in Akron; halls, open
stairs, gas for fuel and lights with
fixtures, all in CRATE with mantel,
pipe for furnace; interior finished
with natural wood; good drilled
well with force pump. Terms rea-
sonable. Enquire Of J. @. Hill, $50
Miami st. 34-40*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03
O.
Female JVstp &0ansed

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Enquire at pa S. Arlington
ST., forenoon. 32-37*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

Save your wrappers from Cordova
Coffee. Premium list in each package.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

Cordova Coffee is sold by all gro
GERS. Insisc on having Cordova Cot
fee; take no other.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-Lots on Noah and Ster-
ling streets. Fine home, 5S7 W. Mar
ket st., 10 rooms, newly and hand
somely papered, hard wood finish,
furnace. gas, bath, city and cold
spring water fruit. Bargains II sold
soon p. Hammel. 308-4S
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

HANDWRITING of every descrip.
ton; architects designs given spe-
cial attention. e. NJ. Weygandt,
225 W. Market ST. Peoples phone
1877. Res. BAT. 298 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Mrs. Dan McGarry, 206 To-
Gust st. $685.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR sALE-The property on East
Market st., and on Park ST., known
as the Talman estate. Inquire of
John G. Bloomfield. 1874 8. Main st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-Corner lot on Lake st. |;
splendid site for residence. Enquire
at No. 121 Ira ave-. or Democrat Of
fee. Aft
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

The Helfer property, corner of Pros
pect and Park streets. G6 by 240 feet,
for sale by G. A.. Heller, Executor.
1896
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE--Six room bouc. $1,000,
five room house, 800; three room
house, 5000. w. r. Sawyer attor-
ney. 295-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-A good single set OF bug
harness, almost new, and second
hand piaDobox top buggy. Inquire
at No 625 Mill st. 26T-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-Slx room house, $1,000.
five room house, $700; three room
house. $500. w. It. Sawyer. at
torney.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-03

FOR SALE-A Columbia bicycle, good
ms new. Used but little. Cheap.
Enquire at Democrat office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
busters
The Oil Well at SCio and Case In Court
NonproduCers.
The VERDICT IS FOR The DRILLER.
The Jury Found In Favor of the
Plaintiff In the Well Drill.
ing Case.

The jury in the case of John T. At
wood against James Welch, j. L. Ar
mold and others, returned a verdict
Wednesday afternoon for the plaintiff in
the sum claimed s5SL35, with interest
from June 16. 1899. until the first day
of the present term of court
owing to Illness, Judge McCarty had
retired to his home about $3.50, and the
verdict was received by Judge Amber.
In rendering its verdict, the jury had
failed to compute the interest due, and
the judge sent the purors back to correct
their verdict.
AS stated in Wednesdays News.
Democrat, the litigation grew out of tho
drilling of an oil well at Scio, in which
Messrs Welch and Arnold, reprssen-
ting the L. p. Oil company, had hired
Atwood to do some drilling for them.
The defendants claimed that they were
not to be held for the payment of the
bill for drilling the third well put down
by Atwood, but the jury evidently
thought differently, and the verdict was
for the plaintiff.
The well in dispute proved to be a
duster, no oil being found. and pro-
ducing sand was not struck in the case
just finished by the Z. p. company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
ACTION POSTPONED:
Board Of Trade Refers Proposal From
improvement Company.
LOTS INVOLVED may FAIL TO Sell.
Berger Rolling Mil Matter Also
Remains In the Hands OF
Special Committee.

Both of the important factory propo-
sitons pending with the Canton board
of trade were referred to committees
at meeting of the directors in the city
hall Wednesday evening. ,
The proposition from the Canton Land
e. Improvement company relative to the
location of the new tin mill was placed
in the hands of the real estate COM
mittee and the matter of the Berger
rolling mill addition was continued un-
til the special committee can conclude
an agreement with the Cook heirs in re :
gard to the purchase of suitable
tract of land in Cook park.
Before the sale of the land Is made TO
the city It will be necessary to secure
the sanction of all the heirs of the prop
erty. This will require some time. and
the committee has not yet completed
the rounds. More time was asked for
and granted.
The only question raised relative to
the tin mill proposal was the uncer-
tainty which would confront the board
In the sale of the building lots, the
transfer of which Is consideration of
the contract. Some of the directors are
inclined to doubt that these lots can be
sold at the price stipulated, which is
$265. The real estate committee has the
matter in charge and will make an in
vestigation of the tract in question.
This committee will offer report at II
special meeting of the board which will
be held in a short time for the purpose
of giving the matter final consideration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
MILITARY BALL.
NatlonaIl Guard Organizations In Akron
to Celebrate Inauguration.

Akron, Jan. 3l.-The three nationa
guard military organizations are deter
mined to get some pleasure out of tn
second Inauguration of President Will
liam Mckinley even If they will not be
able to go to Washington to take part
in the great ceremon al itself.
Representatives from Companies Il
and + and from the Eighth's band me;
in the officers room of Company BIS ar.
mory and decided TO give an inaugural
ball in XXth Century hall on March
4, and to make II in as many respects
as possible u dupl cate of the function
in the national capital.
The Eighth regiment band and OF
chestra of 40 pieces will furnish the
smusic and the program of selections WI
be the same as that played on that even
ing by the famous Marine band and or
chestra at Washington.
No expense or effort will be spared II
decorating the hall and in the furnish
ing souvenirs and refreshments. 1t VII
be an invitation affair and no more VII
be invited than the hall can comfortably
contain 1t is the intent on of the AK.
ron soldiers to make 1t the most elabo-
rate m m'litary affair ever given in thh
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Verdict for Mason in Celebrated
Case.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
East Liverpool. Jan. 31.-Judge J.
Sharp Wilson, at Beaver. Pa, tn s morn
ing handed down his decision in the
suit of Albert Mason vs.. c. A. Smith,
in which the plaintiff asked that a re-
ceiver be appointed to take charge Of
the business of Smith. The suit was
tried before the court at Beaver Decem-
Der 1S and 49, and was argued before
the court January 12
In his petition the plaintiff asked that
a receiver be appointed to take charge
Of Smiths business and that he, plain
tiff, be given one half of all the profits
which originated from the purchase or
sale Of the Ohio Valley Gas company.
The decision of the judge was in favor
of the plaintiff. He thinks that the
plaintiff is entitled to one-half the
profits and that a temporary receiver
should be appointed and an accountant
be appointed to ascertain the status Of
the concern and report to the court.
The suit involves in the neighborhood
of half million dollars. and it is likely
TO be carried to the supreme court OF
the state of Pennsylvania.
The attorney for the plaintiff was
Congressman r. w. Tayler. and his for
mer partner. Judge n. B. Bllingsley.
of Lisbon, was on the side of the defense.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
FREEBURG NEWS.
Freeburg. Jan. 81.

Freeburg. Jan. 81.
George Stoffer has purchased the
Lozer farm. Consideration $50 per
acre.
Protracted meetings still continue at
the Salem church.
A new cheese factory will be built
south of town near the railroad cross
ing.
liring & Company will give a phono-
graphic entertainment in the school
nouse Friday night
Died on January 2Sth, Mr.. Samuel
Hoffman an aged and highly respected
itlzen and one of the TiOneersof this
township. He leaves an aged com
janion and the following children: Mrs.
Aaron Hoffman of North Georgetown,
Mrs. Lucinda Cooper. Hubbardstown,
Mich, Mrs. Milton Hoffman, of Canton,
Mrs. Eliza Grub, of Alliance, Mrs. Nora
lark, South Bend. Ind, Frank Hoffman
# Freeburg, Henry Hoffman. of Free
.urg; Monroe Huffman. of Malvern,
IarVey Hoffman, of New Franklin,
Daniel and Homer Hoffman, of Free
lurg. Mr.. Hoffman has lived in this
ownship for a period of 81 years. He
vas aged so years 6 months and IL
lays. He was a staunch Democrat and
never missed exercising his right of
franchise, when health would permit.
lie was member of the Lutheran
hurch of Paris. He will be laid to rest
4 the G. Il. cemetery on Thursday
uorning at 10 a. m. Rev. Sautzen-
hlager of Malvern will oQiciate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
new RECRUITING station
Established by Lieutenant
Hampton at CoshOCtOn.
Splendid Specimens Of Manhood Arc
Found In This Section of
Ohio,

Coshocton, Jan. 3l.-"Coshocton was
chosen as the place to open recruiting
station because in this section of Ohio
are found splendid specimens of man
hood. young men who are mentally anG
physically far above the average city
man in similar walks of life, and It is
Intelligence and strength Uncle Sam
wants in his army"
These are the words of Lieutenan.
c. l.. Hampton, of the Twenty -Thir6
Infantry. He has established re-
cruiting Office in the Selby building, anC
paced it in charge of Private Guitar. o.
the Columbus barracks. Continuing the
officer Eaid;
"There have never been complaints
against the men from Eastern Ohio. anL
they MADE splendid soldiers. There
are many of them in the army. We pro
pose to enlist all who are qualifiet
mentally and physically and of goo[
character. They will be sent to tho
COLUMBUS barracks for training. anL
will go to the Philippines soon after the
army reorganization bill is passed
While we will take them for al
branches CGthe service some may wan,
to enlist in the regiment of which have
he honor ts he a member, the Twenty
fhird. III that event they WIN he sent
% Cheyenne. Wyoming where on,
Eatta ion is now S ationed. The other !,
IN the Philippines The recruits Wit
go to Columbus will in all probability
1c assigned to service in the new regl-
Tents TO be formed under the reorgani-
;ation law"
1t is believed this will prove a good
20 for recruiting purposes. It is cen
tial!y located and recruits can be Sc
,urSd from a number Of towns ana the
i.rToGuding country. Lieutenant Ham
pton received letter recently from foui
rorhoctoa men asking wEere they could
arllst a2d wartlng icfcrmat.on con,
aern!ng nay and service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Northern Ohio Robbed.

IF there is any inclination. on the
part of the Vanderbilts, to improve the
Northern Ohio railroad they have
failed to evidence up TO date, said an
official of that line to a reporter Tuesday
says the Akron Democrat
Before the Vanderbilts We're in con-
troll of the property we had II A. No. /
locomotives. They were good haulers
and fast runners. All of these engines
have been transferred to the Lake Erie
& Western division and we have the old
worn out engines in their place. The
Northern Ohio may amount to some
thing some day, but at present the out
look is anything but encouraging"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Bed Bug Causes Trouble.

A bed bug peacefully meanderlng
down the kitchen wall, minding it's own
business, in the apartments of Mrs.
Virginia Whiting in South Main
street block was the cause of large
disturbance Tuesday afternoon, says
the Akron News Democrat.
Mrs. Rose Wegmiller, proprletress of
the residence portion of the block, ac-
cused Mrs. Whiting Of having brought
bed bugs to the place. The latter
vigorously denied the charge.
In the ensuing row two friends call
ing on Mrs. Wegmiller and Mrs. Whit
ing's colored sevant and little son were
active participants. Hair was pulled
blows struck and nails used with more
vigor than grace.
The police were called to quell the
riot. Mrs. Whiting was arrested on
a charge of assault and battery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
McDONALDSVILLE NEWS.
McDonaldsville, Jan. 30

cDonaldsville, Jan. 80.
Mr.. Jackson is on the sick list.
Fred Meiner is recovering from u long
siege Of the grip.
Singing at this place is progressing
nicely under the management of ].
Franklin Devert.
Miss Emma Wearstler, of Cuyahoga
Falls, spent Sunday at the home of
Adam Gross.
S. o. Surbey and family were visiting
in Greensburg on Sunday.
The teachers institute held at this
place Saturday night was decided sue
cess.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
FRANCHISE EXTENDED.
kron Men Interested In New Virginia
Railway.

Akron, Jan. 31.-The Richmond an
Petersburg Electric railway compan
has been granted an extension of IT,
franchise in Virginia.
VIII Christy, who was the chief pro
moter of this valuable electric road be
tween the capital of Virginia and Pc
tersburg. received n telegram Wednes
day stating that the Virginia legis!a
ture had granted the company an e.
tension of its franchise amounting t,
practically an S0-year franchise. Akror
capitalists are largely interested In tn {
new railway. Probably so Akron meI
are stockholders in the company and th'
favorable action of the legislature t.
the new road will be good news to them
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
ANOTHER HEARING.
louisville Deposit Bank Not Satisfied
With JurN's Finding.

Attorney ]. w. Craine, Wednesday
afternoon, filed motion for u new trial
II the case of the Louisville Deposit
2ank against Mary Ann Schlott. The
notion asked that the verdict be set
aside and that a new trial granted on
he grounds that the verdict is against
the weight of the evidence and the law;
and that the court refused to charge the
Jury and in rejecting certain evidence;
hat the verdict should have been for
he plaintiff instead of the defendant;
and tina the court refused TO charge the
Jury as requested by the plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Will Scissor II Out.

The Cambridge Sun has a tender spot
in it's heart for its indulgent readers,
The editor trys TO please them and will
do so if he carries out the following in
tention.
"It is not our purpose or desire to Of
fend anyone. Should any reader of this
paper feel aggrieved at anything which
appears in our columns, If he will bring
his copy of the paper to our office and
point out the offending paragraph. we
will cheerfully take our scissors and cut
1t out for him."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Three Italians Killed.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service
New York. Jan 2S-A disastrous
wreck in which three Italians were kill
ed and several persons injured occurred
this morning on the West Shore rail-
road at Weehawken, n. j. An incom-
ing passenger train crashed into a
gravel train on the siding. The rear
car of the gravel train, in which Italian
laborers were sleeping was smashed to
splinters and three instantly killed.
Passengers aboard the express train
were thrown from the seats and Is Of
them slightly hurt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Burninu Hotel BuruIarlzed.

New York, Jan. 31.-Robbers operated
at the Jefferson hotel fire, according to
several guests who found jewelry and
other valuables missing when they re-
turned to their apartments after the
fire was out. The police are Investigate
ing, -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
GET RID OF CUBA.
Senator Foraker In The Senate Outlines
Governments Plans.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Washington, Jan. 31.-"The plan of
this government" said Senator Foraker
In the senate today, ''is not to keep our
thumbs on Cuba, but to get rid of the
island as soon as possible, The Monroe
doctrine would prevent any foreign
country buying the island, but there
should be specific statement to that
effect We should insist they adopt re-
publican government but whether or not
they use our constitution as a model is
their affair"