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The state herald., 1901-03-22
nriber, Investigation i,sr.r,.

The House committee which was mn.
pointed 10 investigate the chnrges OF
bribery alleged 10 have been made Ly
Speaker Montgomery, have made a..
following report;
Your committee on investigation. mn.
pointed In pursuance Of H. Il, 10, Ly
Mr. o'Conncll, beg leave to report hs
follows.
I. Hy motion made md cnrrlod.
your committee on investigation con.
iin"d itu labors TO the consideration OF
sections a. md 10 OF II. u. /, on tho
alleged undue Influence" which
brought nbout u reconsideration OF tho
above named sections nnd amendments
thereto.
., Your committee snt In omen ses.
sion mud offered every fnrllliy for
members nnd others 70 voluntarily M.
tend nnd testify 10 matters within
their knowledge aud. furthermore.
suhpocnncd others who were snld 10
bo In possession ~ information hcnr.
Ing upon reconsideration of said see.
tiunH, nnd aud ftum Testimony nddured
nothing 10 substnntlntc the upn "a
'undue influence" aud hon,by cton.
crate the membership OF tho House
from Hnld alleged ehnrgca or linputa.
tiuns.
The report Ia signed by The cntrs
rofnmitsec,
The state herald., 1901-03-22
Commoner Comment.
Extracts From w. }. Bryan's Paper.

perial policy and trust domination, as
well as for the gold standard, and Mr..
Wells gave his influence to that party.
The more prominent he was as man
and the more influence he had, the
more valuable was his support to the
republican ticket and the, greater the
loss tc the democratic cause. II Mr.
Wells has changed his views. let MIN
publicly announce his conversion 10
democratic principles and his sins,
though they may be many, VIII be Tor
given. OF course, If the conversion DID
not occur until after he made up his
mind to seek the nomination for may
or, some might doubt the sincerity or
the change, but so fer he has failed
to give even that much comfort to the
democrats.
II Mr.. Wells has undergone no
change of opinion, what reason Is
there to doubt that he will use the in
fluence of his office to defeat demo-
cratic congressman in 1902, as he used
his individual influence to defeat DEM
ocratic congressman in 1896, 1898 and
1900? Is there any reason to believe
that the environment which led him
out of the democratic party has lost
its controlling influence over him? IL
he is the same man that he was IN
1896, 1898 and 1900, official position
will simply increase his power to do
harm and weaken the party in its ef-
fort to overthrow republican doctrines.
Mr.. Wells nomination is part OF
the plan Of the reorganizers-natio
in its extent-to capture the organiza-
tion by stealth and then make the
democratic SO much like the republi-
can party that there will be little
choice between them.
The democratic party now stands
for definite principles and 1t aggres-
sively opposes republican policies. The
Kansas City platform embodies the
principles of the party, and the rank
and file of the party are attached to
those principles. Those who oppose
the Kansas City platform will not
make an open fight against it-even
Mr.. Wells would not have been willing
to risk nomination on platform re-
pudiating the Kansas City platform
but under the pretense that success
can be won under the leadership OF
the reorganizers, men are being pushed
forward for local offices who have no
sympathy with democratic principles.
The election of 1894 gave some in
dication OF the fate which awaits the
party II 1t becomes the tool of organ
lied greed and bids only for the favor
of the plutocratic element of the coun-
try. Democrats cannot AFFORD to lose
sight of democratic principles in their
eagerness to secure local victory.
which, when secured, is nominal rath-
er than real.
The state herald., 1901-03-22
THE FIFTY-sIXTH CONGRESS.

The record of the Fifty-sixth con-
gress is completed, and II is not an en-
viable one. For extravaganza 1t has
never been equaled, and no previous
congress has ever shown anything like
the contempt for American principles
and traditions. The republican party
in 1896 promised international bimet-
alism and this congress redeemed the
promise by retiring the greenbacks and
giving the country as large dose Of
the gold standard as 1t thought the
patient was able to bear.
II has fastened n large army upon
the United States-an army larger
than the president wouL have been
willing to defend during the late cam
paign.
II has violated the solemn promise
made to Cuba and demanded supervi-
sion OF Cuban affairs which amount to
denial OF independence.
II has conferred upon the president
authority over the Philippines as un-
limited. as arbitrary and as tyrani-
cal as George Ill. ever exercised over
the colonies.
In addition to its sins OF commission
II has sins OF omission to answer for.
II has failed to respond to the de-
mand OF the wage-earners for relief In
the way OF shorter hours and II has
neglected to abolish government by In
junction.
II has refused to give the people any
relief from extortionate railroad rates
and has declined to enact antitrust
legislation. although a billion dollar
trust was organized while 1t was In
session.
1t has repudlated the party's prom
ise In regard to the inter-oceanic canal.
For years the republicans advocated
the Nicaraguan canal; In 1900 they
substituted an Endorsement OF nm 18th
mian canal, but the trans-continental
railroad lines have sufficient influence
with the republican party to prevent
It's carrying out any canal project.
II has failed to recognize the desire
of the people for election OF senator's
by a popular vote; and II would have
committed the country TO the Infamous
ship subsidy legislation but for the
filibustering resorted TO by the demo-
Gratis. populists and silver republicans.
A nifty million dollars river and har-
Dor bill was also defeated by few
nlibus,ers led by Senator Carter OF
Montana.
This Is the record-not all OF IL. but
enough OF II. These things are known
TO the reading public and yet rcpubli-
can farmers continue TO vote the ro-
publican ticket. republican laboring
men continue to defend their party and
republican business men raise no pro-
test ngains what Is going on. Great
corporate interests furnish campaign
funds, dictate platforms. make nomi-
nations and dominate administrations.
To what extreme can the republican
leaders 10 before they provoke remon-
STRANGE and repudiationi
The state herald., 1901-03-22

II Is rather surprising to learn tina,
our modern cup defenders sail no fas.
ter than n vessel OF about the same
size built in 1908. That statement.
however. ia made by n noted naval ar
chiteet OF Boston. lie declares tha,
the famous Salem priyateer America,
OF the war OF 1912. sailed faster on her
hes, polnt-with the wind on the quar-.
ter-than any OF the crack racing
yachts OF today. Her log shows tha,
she frequently made thirteen knots
with the burden OF n. warship. while
the best speed Of the cup defenders OF
today is little better than fourteen
knots In racing trim. II Is an inter.
csting fact that the architect In ques,
tion. lineai descendant OF one OF IN,
builders OF the priyatcor. ia himsol
designing boat TO defend the cup ,hI,
year. lie does not expect 10 surpaAi
his ancestor.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The uninitiated generally have a
FOND delusion that dozen means
Twelve things, but in trade the dozen
varies greatly. In the Staffordshire
potteries, for instance, dozen repre-
sents that number of articles which
can be offered for any fixed price; thus
1he dozen varies. the price is constant.
fiates are among the comparatively
sew articles which in that trade are
sold In dozens of twelve, and some
'nings are sold In dozens of sixty. sew
enty and eighty.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The wisest words spoken in recen,
meeting OF young New Workers. which
was addressed by three conspicuous
millionaires, were uttered by Mr.. Col
gate Hoyt. Business founded on
friendship is friendship endangered" !"
said he. "but friendship founded on
business is friendship assured" Half
OF the proposition. that fair dealing
wins good will. would be assented TO
by everybody. But many men have
had TO learn by sad experience tha,
nothing so surely transforms a friend
10 an enemy as the suspicion that he
is viewed and used as a sort OF com
mercial convenience.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

A VIII recently filed for probate in
Washington. ID. c.. brings to light an
interesting bit OF history. After serv-
ing us a gunner in the Crimean war
and being personally rewarded by
Queen Victoria with n medal for his
bravery on the field OF battle, George
Collins deserted from the British army
and came to the United States. Dur
Ing the Diamond Jubilee celebration OF
the Queen. he petitioned the throne
for n pardon for desertion and on ac-
count OF his own explanation and his
past bravery his request was granted
and n full pardon was issued under
the imperial signature.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

of the thirty-nine ruling princes in
europe twenty have no direct male
heir. They include, among German
princes. the King of Saxony, Bavaria
and wurtemberg, Grand Dukes of SAKE
Weimar. OF Mecklenburg Schwerin and
OF Hesse. the Duke Sake Altenburg
and SAKE Coburg and Princes of Lippe
and both Schwarzburg. Besides these
there are the Gar of Russia, the En-
peror OF Austria. the Kings OF Italy,
Spain. Belgium and Servia and tho
Prince OF Liechtenstein.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

A novel cure for the toothache was
inadvertently applied by DR.. Farmer
Tier, at fremont, n. Y. A man suffer-
ing from a raging tooth called at the
dentists house at night. forgot to ring
the bell, found the outer door open.
entered the hall. unintentionally
stepped on burglar alarm, and thus
brought the dentist to the dark hall
with pistol in his hand. The dentist
threatened TO shoot, and the visitor
was so terrified that the ache depart
ed from his chattering teeth.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

In recent number the commoner
attention was called to the fact tina,
II was customary for the outgoing
president and the incoming president
to ride to the Inauguration together,
and m Mr.. Hanna was chosen TO ride
with Mr. Mckinley the question was
asked whether Mr.. Hanna represented
an outgoing or incoming president.
one reader suggests the answer
Both" and another things that he
may be In the mldhle Of his torn.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

House bill No. 36 for n constitutional
amendment to legalze the initiative
and referendum was called up in the
House by Mr.. Morris for reconsidera.
tion, and the former vote defeating 1t
was reconsidered and the bill passed
by just the necessary two-thirds.
More than six amendments to the
constitution can be voted upon by the
people at one time If they do not
amend more than six articles of the
constitution. There might, for in
stance, so far as the law is concerned,
be six amendments each to six differ
ent articles, making thirty-six amend
ments to be voted on.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The Chicago Chronicle was one OF
the papers that felt called upon 20
peold the commoner for referring TO
the common people. II II distressing
therefore. TO see the Chronicle use the
same phrase and thus cantflbute lh
weight toward the scheme 10 array
class against cinta." In speaking OF u
son Of Potter Palmer II says "lle has
not been spoiled by wealth aud so.
oicty. lie In Just m level headed nn II
he had come from the ranks of the
common people" Unless the Chron.
iclc apologies for the expression at
once II may ALLEVIATE some of the men
OF means" whom II tries 70 hard to
please,
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Charles bay. OF Marshall. Mich, was
si,,ing in barber shop getting a hair.
cut when the Idea struck him that 4,
would be real funny to touch the bar.
ber's hand with the lighted IND OF his
cigarette aud see him jump. lie did 10
and the results were surprising. The
barber was Just rubbing some bay
rum on Days head aud the cigarette
irnlted the alcoholic mixture, which
blaxed up like torehllght procession.
In four seconds there want n hair
left on Days Uranium and hc has
sworn on on practical Jokes.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

purpose OF moving n reconsideration.
While Mr.. Morris vote, II east for the
bill. would have given II more than
two.thlrds OF the members voting, II
would silll hny. failed, not receiving
twothlrds OF tho entire membership
OF the House.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Philadelphia capitalists now propose
to employ water-power instead of steam
in the production of electricity. The
plan provides for the use of some river
which may be damned, and the Sus-
quehanna. the Patapsco, the Delaware
and the Schuylkill have all been sug-
sested. Electricity will be carried on
heavy copper cables to Philadelphia
and other cities.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

A thirty-two story building Is to be
erected at the southeastern corner Of
Broadway and Thirty-third street. New
York. The lot is -11S feet inches
wide on Broadway and 81 feet ~
inches deep on Thirty-third street. It
will be the highest building in the
city.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Professor Shnler Of Harvard predicts
that before the middle of tho present
century I'VE shall have mn almost In.
tolerable supply Of gold" What's
thls1 Ii there no such thing ns ''in.
trlnHlc ynlue7"
The state herald., 1901-03-22
THE STATE HERALD.
s.A. PAINTER Owner and Publisher.
HoLyoKR =. COLORADO.

The climate OF New York is abating.
The Central Park Meteorological OBJ
servatory has records covering period
of 81 years, and these give strong evil
dence that the winters are growing
milder.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

President Mckinley says, "A portion
OF them tFilipinos) are making war
against the United States" Does Il
take $1,000 men TO Aubduc "A portion"
OF the Fillplnos7 by implication prcri-
dent Mckinley makes charges against
American troops that would bring
down upon his head the cpithct OF
Comprehend" II he did not happen TO
be n republican.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Germany's new military uniform
Will be grayish brown cloth for coat
and trousers and caps. The helmets
will be Of brown cloth and will have
the brass spikes. The shining but
tons, buckles and ornaments will be
done away with.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

An expert miner OF Oakland. Cal,
will soon start 10 Africa on n mission
which IL both romantic and eminently
practical. lie goes In quest Of King
solomon'n Mines" which were made
famous by the well.known story OF an
English Action writer, Mr. Farrell
goes TO Africa as an expert fof large
London syndicate.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The president OF the steel trust viii
receive salary OF 100000 year.
He viii Insist. however, that he be not
paid In water from that 5000 capital.
izntion
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The German language Ia making
rapid progress In Russia. The schol.
rs Of the Russian colleges may choose
etween German and French. and 70
iof cent choose German.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Mr.. Mckinley expresses great con-
cern for the preservation Of the con-
tti,ution." Perhaps this concern ok
plains his reluctance to stretch II over
Porto Rico.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

The man behind the lettcr" In not
getting the same Kind Of applause that
greeted the man behind the gun"
The state herald., 1901-03-22

Il will be noted that Russia IL not
the first TO cry for quarter In the lit
tie ,arifY war.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

iio references TO plata duty" In
the inaugural address are conspicuous
by their absence.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

"Are YOU interested In King Edward?'2
Eyes: I'm watching the dispatches to see.
what edict he issues about creases In
trousprsr
The state herald., 1901-03-22
The Golden Eagle Spring Catalogue
VIII Save You Money.

They're free to all who write for thcm-send your
name. Beautifully illustrated and chock fuA OF
bargains from cover TO cover. Ten to ffy per cent.
saved on Dry Goods. Cloaks, Millinery shoes. Boys
Clothing, etc. II you don't know about the big
bargains 70 be had this store It Is time should
Send your name to the Golden Eagle Dry Goods
House Denver. Colorado, and get free copy.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

When you want blulng buy Russ Bleach
ing Blue the famous bag blue, package
EQUALS CSC or Soc worth of any other blue.
The state herald., 1901-03-22

"Do you believe minority rule can be
successful?" "Of course. For example,
IL the father and mother like you and the
girl doesn't. there you are; but IL the
giri likes you and the father and mother
don't, there they are"
The state herald., 1901-03-22

HAS your family had the grip?" mo.
we can't afford the grip; we've had to
worry along all winter on neuralgia.
rheumatism and bad colds."s fi-ss
The state herald., 1901-03-22
Mon.h,. re.. Erss,

4 Months Test Free.
II YOU have Dyspepsia, write DR.. Shoop RachAA
wiz Bor 49, for sig bottles Of Dr. Shoops Restora-
tiyo, express paid. Send money. Pay ESQ II cured
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
FROM BLOOD POISONING
A Prominent MassilIon Man
Passes Away We'd
nesday.

Massillon, July 11.-Cranmer A..
Cosier. died at an early hour Wednes-
day of blood poisoning, resulting from
a kidney disease. to which he was sub
ject. Mr.. Cosier was taken i'll Mon
day, while at the Zoar clubhouse of the
Mollie Stark Outing association, where
he had been for week or more in COM
pany with o. G. Martin. He imme-
diately decided to return to Massillon.
While on the train he become delirious,
and passed through this city to Dalton.
There he was removed to the station,
and put aboard of later Massillon
bound train. From the time of his ar
rival. the physician felt that there was
no hope.
Mr.. Cosier was 62 years old, He
lived at 33 Park street. A wife and
three children survive him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
RAILS BEING LAID.
Active Operatlons on Canton
Akron Line Commences
In This City.

MI. l.. r. Meyers, OF Chicago, who
is the contractor for the building and
equipping of the Canton-Akron elec-
trio railway stated to a News-Demo-
crat reporter Thursday afternoon that
they had commenced laying track at
the northern limits of the city. The
work of grading has been progressing
rapidly and the laying of the iron will
he pushed. The indications are that
1t Will not be long until cars will be
running upon the new line. The work
of preparing the roadbed inside the
city limits has been going on for some
time.
Teams are busy hauling the rails out
to the line and they have already been
distributed over theu rote tnieh mfw
Just as soon as part of the road Is
completed the rails and other material
will be transported upon the tracks,
and it is thought that the greater part
will be sent out from the Canton end.
Work has not yet commenced on the
power house to be built midway be-
tween the two cities.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
BAD PAIR OF EYES
Received by German Laborer in
an Alteration With His
Employer.

Christian Haney, German who has
been employed by Contractor Al. Shek-
els, appeared at police headquarters
Thursday morning with a beautifully
decorated pair of eyes, exhibiting all
the shades of color from lemon yellow
to deepest black and cerulean blue. He
said that his employer was responsible
for the damaged condition of HIS optics
and that the injury had been inflicted
last Monday. He would have appeared
to file a charge Of assault and battery
earlier but had not been able to see
before Thursday morning. He s&id
that he had asked Shekels for wages
coming to him and that the black eyes
were what he received. An affidavit
was filed and Mr.. Shekels was notified
to appear and answer the charge.
Shekels says that last week he chang
ed his pay day from Saturday night to
Monday for business reasons and that
Monday evening Haney and q compan-
ion began an alteration with him over
the change and that fight resulted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
A TAX TANGtE.
Assessors and Appraisers Could
Not Get q New House
RIGHTLY Located.

Attorney John c. Boutwell, was busy
Thursday morning, Strengthening up a
tangle that the assessors had got one
of his clients into. Some time ago
Sophia Joliat bought two vacant lots
on Henry avenue, numbers 6644 and
6645. Melissa Smith afterwards pur-
chased lots 6642 and 6643 on the same
street. The four lots lie together.
Ernest Bjorkman erected FOUR room
house upon lot 6C43 belonging to Mrs.
Smith. The assessor returned the new
building as being on lot 6645 owned
by Mrs. Joliat, and $500 was added TO
its tax value. She paid the additional
taxes, but could not understand the sud
den increase. The land appraiser con-
cluded that he would correct the error,
and he returned the house as being
6644. This moved it notch nearer
its proper location, yet kept It on Mrs.
Joliat's property, and she was again
assessed the taxes that ought to have
been paid by Mrs. Smith.
Attorney Boutwell, stated that he WIS
having the matter adjusted properly
and that his client would have all the
taxes returned to her that had been
paid into the treasury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
HORSE CASE
Appealed From Justice to Com
mon Pleas Court--The
Horse Went Lame.

The horse controversy between
James A. Reemsnyder and Harry Bur-
roway, which was tried some months
ago in Justice Calmelat's court, has
been appeaied to TIE common pleas
court. Reemsnyder's contention is
that he bought horse from Burroway
for $50 which was warranted to be
sound, but that it developed that the
horse was lame In its front right leg,
and that the member would swell up
and get 50 badly infamed when the
horse was driven that the animal could
not be used. He asserts that he spent
$50 trying to cure the horse and asks
judgment for $140. Attorneys J. T.
Smith and G.. G. Upham represent the
plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-12
HIGH TAXES AN OBJ
STACLE IN SECURING
new INDUSTRIES
CONTINUED from page one.)

they can raise under the present levy.
The fact that the county commission
ers have increased the county levy.
will necessitate the reduction of the
city rate at least three-tenths of a mill,
In order to keep within the limits
of taxation fixed by the state law,
which says that the
RATE CANNOT EXCEED l,s 4
three per cent for all purposes, state,
county, school and municipal.
A News-Democrat reporter called
upon Attorney Shields Thursday and
asked him as to the intention of the
commission. In reply Mr.. Shields said:
"The commission is aiming to make
reduction in the rate of taxation
in Canton. We did nothing but Or
ganize and talk the matter over in an
informal way. There is no doubt that
something should be done to reduce the
taxes in Canton. They are too high.
l am told by members of the board of
trade and others that this is one of
the things that interferes with secur-
ing industries that seek to locate in
the city. The first estimate when
they seek to go into business Is of the
fixed expenses. Taxes are q fixed, ex-
pense. When a manufacturer is con.
fronted with the fact that he must
pay out three per cent in this way, he
naturally looks for location where the
RATE is LOWER.
al am told that because of the ex-
cessive tax rate no trust funds are
held in this city. They are of course
taxed to the full value, and when the
taxes are three per cent there is moth.
ing left for profits, especially when the
interest rate is low. That is why trust
funds and large estates go into the
hands of persons living in townships
that lie outside of the city and where
taxes are much lower.
"My idea is that the commissioners
might have waited awhile before rails
ing this SPECIAL levy, until 1t could have
been done without raising the county
rate. Whether anything can be ac-
complishcd, cannot at present be told"