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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
CHAMPION HUSKER
Claims Record of 12o Bushels
of Corn Cribbed in Ten
Hours.

Marysville, O., Dec. Is. w. A.
Randall, who resides in Claibourne
township, north of this city, Saturday
husked 12O bushels of corn off the
stalk and crihbed the same in exactly
ten hours time.
fle also husked 60 bushels off the
STALK in four hours, making an aver
age Of 10 bushels an hour by weight,
containing 72 pounds to the bushel. >NIr
Randall has for several years claimed
to he the champion corn husker of the
state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
OF
THE PACIFIC CABLE
cere m ony Took Place at San
Francisco Sunday-ldeal
Weather for tho
Event.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-"In men,
ory Of John w. Mackay, l christen the
Pacific cable. May it always carry
messages of happiness" With these
words, Lucille Gage, eleven years old,
daughter of II. l.. Gage, governor OF
California, yesterday christened the
transatlantic cable and breaking q
bottle of champagne over the shore
end. inaugurated new era in the
commercial development of the Pacific
coast. The landing and splicing of the
shore end, which Is to connect the
mainland with Honolulu, was witness
cd by nearly 10000 people. Ideal
weather prevailed, there being scarce
iy any surf.
The steamer Newsboy, carrying six
miles of cable, steamed close in shore
and by life saving boats crew sent
rope to which the cable was attach
cd ashore. Word was sent TO Presi-
dent Clarence Fl. Mackay and the Ca
BILE and Postal telegraph officials that
all was in readiness. The work Of
hauling in the cable was done so ex-
peditiously that the officials arrived on
the beach only two minutes before the
cable, which touched the beach and
was christened at 8:45 a. m. While
the cable was being spliced to the land
end Mayor Schnitz delivered short
speech, congratalating Mr.. Mackay on
the successful beginning of the work
lie also spoke Of the importance Of
the undertaking and the benefit to the
world at large that would result from
It's completion. -
Gov. H. It. Gage on behalf of the
state Of California. paid a fervent trib-
ute to the late John v. Mackay. The
formal exercises closed with cheers for
the cable and all those taking part in
its landing.
Refreshment tents were erected on
the beach and while the cable was be-
ing spliced, Mr.. Mackay served cham.
payne ana other refreshments to a
large number Of specially invited
guests. Mr.. Mackay sent the follow
ing telegram to President Roosevelt:
II have the honor to inform you
that the end of the Honolulu cable
was successfully brought to shore this
morning"
A portion Of the cable was cut up
into small pieces for souvenirs and
distributed by President Mackay
among his special guests. During the
ceremonies an artillery band from the
Preside played. President Mackay
rendered banquet tonight to the Of
Iicials of the Cable and Postal Tele-
graph companies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
TO OUR READERS
New Haven, Addison Co.,

New Haven, Addison Co., Vt.
DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. "
Gentlemen: About year ago l was
suffering from what / supposed was
rheumatism. became 80 bad that !
could hardly get on my feet from a
sitting position. run down in weight
from one hundred and nine-five to a
hundred and forty-five pounds. l tried
different kinds of medicine but re-
.ceived little or no help. saw DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-RoOt highly recommended
for kidney trouble, but never had any
idea that my kidneys were effected. /
thought would try fifty-cent bottle
OF Swamp-Root and see what the effect
would be. ] commenced taking 1t ac-
cording to directions and In a few days
/ saw that 1t was helping me ! used
the fifty-cent bottle and then bought
two more dollar bottles, and they COM
pletely cured me. / have got back to
my original weight one hundred and
ninety-five pounds, and / am thor
ongh advocate of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. Very Truly,
Feb. II, 1902. VIM. M. PARTCH.
You may have sample bottle OF this
wonderful remedy, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, sent absolutely free by
mail, also a book telling all about
Swamp-Ro II you are already con-
vinced that Swamp-Root is what you
need, you can purchase the regular
fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles
at the drug stores everywhere. Don't
make q mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp-Root. DR.. Kilmer's
swamp-Root, and the address. Bing-
hamton, n. X, on every bottle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

coai miners are righted, let no Ameri-
can citizen boast of our Christian civ
vilization or criticise the Turk or the
methods of Russia in Siberia. The de-
tails of the cruelties .practiced by the
mine owners through their agents are
bloodcirdling. Many who read of the
strike and of the grievances thought
little of the general charges made,
setting the complaints down as the
idle talk of lot of Hungatians and
Otber foreigners who were in the main
anarchistic in their p1iciples; but the
sworn statements Of the witnesses
show crGelties and injustices practiced
that almost took the breath of the
men Of the world who constitute the
commission. Old men, crippled and
helpless from injuries received in the
mines, told of how, when by reason
of their injuries they could no longer
work, they were thrown out of the
misei able shacks they called home and
letS 20 die upon the streets. One of
tho witnesses had just come from the
funeral of his wife, whose death was
the direct result of eviction. His tes-
timony wound up with: And one
night she died" She died." reiterated
Judge Cray, as he paced the floor show
ing deep emotion. Another witness,
woman, whose husband had been kill
ed because of the gross carelessness
OF The company, told that she and two
OF her boys had slaved thirteen years
to pay off debt of few hundred dol
lars which was alleged to be due the
company from her husband. Neither
she nor the boys ever got cent for
their labors, and she had TO work out
side TO support the family. Double
price is charged the miners for oil,
rqwder, and all supplies and the COM
pany store robs them of what is left
of their wages. And this. is in
Pennsylvania.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION.

Some OF the most interesting expert
ments in rural school consolidation
and Improvement have been in prog
ress for several years past in the part
OF the country that has heretofore been
regarded as the least progressive in
educational matters. In the states OF
North Carolina and Georgia the CON-
ditions are quite different In every way
from those prevailing in New England
and the middle west, where the school
consolidation movement has attained
Its greatest impetus. Yet IT has been
fully demonstrated In each of these
states that 1t Is cheaper and better
TO transport a dozen children four or
five miles to central school than to
employ teacher and provide a school
house for these children near to their
homes. The state school, commission
er of Georgia has asked the legislature
to confer upon the county boards of
education the authority to consolidate
the weak and insufficient schools of
u number of separately settled COM
munities into one strong central school
whenever In their judgment, such ac-
tion is deemed wise and proper.
In North Carolina the number of
school districts was reduced last year
more than thousand; the patrons of
the schools in that state continue to
ask for consolidation and centraliza-
tiop.
Farther south, in Florida one county
- Duval - has concentrated schools
over an area Of about one hundred
square miles. Here. as in other south
ern states. where the transportation
system has been introduced, the wa
gons are owned by the counties. Driv-
ers and teams are hired by contract
let to the lowest bidder. = American
Monthly Review Of Reviews.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
CANDLE DECORATION
PasafNne Beauties Succeed
the Yellow Dip OF Ye
Oluen Days.

Like many other quaint accessory of
our forefathers, the candle Is again
coming into vogue, not only as an ar
ticle OF household necessity, but as a
means OF beautifying the home, draw.
ing room candles now being consider
cd an almost Indispensable factor Of
decoration for the five o'clock tea. the
dinner party or formal reception. OF
course the candle of modern make.
with its rich veneer of color, is a far
different product than the old tallow
dip with its i'll smelling smoke that
taxed the eyes of our ancestors. Tho
decorative candle of today is an ac-
curately proportioned stick of pure
paraffine that burns with q light as
clear and white as the CLEAN of the
evening star. Clothed in tinted
shade of shimmering silk or even pap
er, 1t enhances the beauty of room
or table hundred fold.
~ From the custom of decorating the
house with candles has sprung the pre-
sent day fad of decorating candles
with appropriate designs. There is no
end to the beautiful effects and sug-
Bestive emblems with which q candle
can be ornamented, little paint. q
small brush and gift of originality
being the only requisites to success.
Every holiday can be made the sub
ject OF emblematic designs, while ev-
cry dinner party of function has many
special features that can be illustrated
by candles.
At some OF the select functions Civ.
on at New York city recently the deco
rations on the candles were MASTER
pieces OF artistic skill, greatly admir-
ed by the guests, many OF whom are
collectors OF decorated candles.
The fact that in nearly every fam
lily there Is some one with more or
less artistic ability makes candle deco
ration popular pastime, and 1t is not
surprising that candle parties are az
popular as birthday parties. For
those who have not the time or do NOT
care to take the trouble to do the
work themselves. candles already
oeanufuily decorated can be secured
ot the shops.--The Decorator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Following q Bad Example

The coal trust attorney who offended
the strike commissioners with his flip.
pant impudence in speaking of the
presidents message as what Teddy
Gays about trusts" only took his cue
from the coal railroad presidents, who
were insolent to President Roosevelt
when he invited them to meet Mr.. Nit
chell at the white house. The servant
of an ill-manered man is apt to be an
impudent fellow.-Philadelph North
American.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

The Toledo Bee says with all ser
iousness, that the tales of the miners
before the commission are "heart-ren-
dering". The editor of the Bee has
evidently permitted his sympathy 10
get the better of his photography.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

The effort of the local corps of the
Saly alton army to bring some cheer
into the lives Of Canton poor on
Christmas day is most laudable one
and well worthy of the support Of
every charitably inclined citizen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
STRICKEN FAMILY.
Six III With TyphoId Fever

Lorain, o.. Dec. ~. Two more
members of the family of George Gre
hore, Of this city, were taken i'll with
typhoid fever within the last three
DAYS. Mr.. Crehore and six members
OF the family are now i'll with the
disease. but none of them is In ser.
ious condition. Mr.. Crehore is well
known milk dealer. 'rhe board OF
health recently raised the question as
to whether he could legally supply
customers with milk from his dairy.
The matter was finally settled by the
business being taken away from him
ami placed in the hands OF others,
who will conduct 1t until the family il
safely over the siege OF illness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Bear and FOrbear

At the latest dinner Of the Gridiron
club in Washington two bears came
in on a quiet hunt for the president
of the nation. One of the bears was
the real meat, the other was a dis
guised club member, who did the talk.
ing for the pair. 1t was case OF bear
and forbear-and it was the bear
that forebore-Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

oh, no. the seizure of Venezuelas
fleet is not "casus bellj." it is merely
punitive. But neither Great Britain
nor Germany would tolerate any such
punitive" assaults from any other ma
ton or from each other.-Columbus
Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

The revolutionary forces of Vene-
xuela are uniting to move upon a COM
mon enemy. After the smoke OF bat
tie has lifted they will probably sepa-
rate once more and continue the civil
strife where it was interrupted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
EASILY RECOGNIZED.

'Pa," said Willie, who had been tc
the theatre how do you know who is
the hero in the play when SO many
men are dressed up in fine costumes ?"
That's easy" said Pa. "The man
who gets married is always the hero
buffalo Express.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Ought to Stop II

Fourteen girls in town out in
Nebraska have organized an anti.
profanity society. They have certain
ly taken commendable stand for
nothing CRATES more on persons
feelings than to hear a girl swear.
They ought to stop it.--Medina Sen
tinel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of John Freeman. of
Paris township. final distributive ac-
count has been fled
In the estate of Anna K. Hanneman
of Canton, representation in insolv-
ency has been issued and first partial
account fled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Missed His Calllng

A Chicago lawyer had the assurance
to rise in open court and assert that
he never told lie in all his life and
that he couldn't tell one If he tried.
A gool many people will sadly fear
that he has made a grave mistake in
choosing his present professionalism
Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

When President Roosevelt follows
the advice of Andrew Carnegie to
spank the bad trusts Andrew should
secrete pillow in the vicinity of his
pistol pocket.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
4 Mean Advantage

He is indeed mean man who takes
advantage of his wife to the extent
of buying her pipe and tobacco for
Christmas, just because she suggested
that the presents they bought each
other should he things for the house. =
Akron Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Never Touched Him

The tight money market seems to
have had little effect upon that man
who has just been given 100000 for
the pacing horse which has never
been beaten.-Akron Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Up Against II

Venezuela seems to be up against a
proposition in comparison to which the
late rebellion was game of ping
pong.-East Liverpool Tribune
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
An Apt Illustration

An Apt Illustration
At a recent meeting of the Oberllu
Board of Commerce Prof. G. e. St.
John, who had for his topic eth,
College Man as Citizen" introduced
the following arithmetical table. adapt
ed to modern business ideas:
Ten mills make one trust.
Ten trusts make one combine.
Ten combines make one merger.
Ten mergers make one magnate.
One magnate makes all the money.
And that's what the matter with
Hannah. Prof. st. John might just
as well have said ten monopolies as
ten mills, but as the latter term is
general and applies better to the de-
scriptive aptness Of the proposition, il
is better to let 1t go as It stands.-Lo-
rain Daily Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

The senatorial contest in the
neutrality-suspicious. joint dis
trict, composing the counties of Har-
!ison, Belmont, Jefferson and Colum-
biana, is bing watched at the state
capital. There are for candidates in
the field-Senator Archer, who wants
4 third term; Representative DuvaIl,
or Jefferson county, who is now on
mis- second term; Representative Beal,
OF Harrison county, author of the
Beal local option bill, and Justin A.
Moore, Of Jefferson county. Duvall is
the Hanna candidate, tie others being
avowed followers of tic Foraker wing
or the party. Local political scrib9s
PICK Duvall as the lea!ing man in the
fight
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Another Busy Season

The football season is over bur
coasting is beginning to aid the sur
geons to make a comfortable living
Mansfield News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

our very door.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
Columbus Gossip
GEO. r. BLAKE.
(Staff Correspondent.)

Columbus, Dec. 15.--Auditor OF
State w. d. Guilbert has returned
from Washington and has confirmed
the report that he will be a candidate
for third term. His purpose in GO
ing to the capital was to confer with
Senators Hanna and Foraker and
Congressman Dick in relation to his
candidacy. He did not see Hanna, bu.
says that both senator's do not regard
his candidacy with disfavor. Mr..
Gullbert denies that lie inspired an
nouncements which have appeared in
the newspapers that he would be
candidate. He does not know of any
other person who is seeking the
nomination. He gave expression to
the belief that Congressman Dick will
ultimately be candidate for govern
or, although the latter told him that
he was still undecided. Dairy and
Food Commissioner Blackburn is of
the conviction that Dick is now to all
lntents and purposes candidate.
The gubernatorial boom of John l..
Zimmerman of Springfield, who fail
ed TO receive the Democratic nominal
ton for this honor in 1901, is gather.
lag form and substance. The fact
that he is not allied with any faction
Will give him on advantage which
may help him immeasurably. The
name of Hon. A. r. Van Cleaf. OF
Cireleville, the veteran Nestor of
Democratic journalism in Ohio. who
has served in the legislature in many
capacities. has been suggested as a
probable candidate for the nomination |
FOR governor. He is known for his |
unfaltering devotion to the rockrib-
bed principles Of the old time Democ-
lacy. Mayor Tom Johnson is accused |
of harboring a desire to capture the |
Democratic nomination for the Office
of United States senator.
Chairman CARRIER. OF the state Dem
ccratic committee, who represents the
Fourth Ohio congressional district in |
the national house of representatives,
1t is stated is making trips over the
state in an endeavor 70 secure pledges
OF support from the delegates to sup
port Johnson for senator When
spoken to regarding the matter,
Mayor Tom is said to have disclaimed
responsibility for any such move.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16
May Have to Fight for II

Some day we shall probably have to
fight for this Monroe doctrine. The
country is practically unanimous on
The subject and is likely to remain SO.
despite the imbecile. corrupt and revo-
lutionary propensities OF the South
Americans. We are considering
our own interests and safety,
not theirs. 1t is a well ac-
cepted principle OF international
Jaw that every nation has per-
feet right to fight against threatened
danger. We could not submit to the
establishment OF hostile empire at
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

See Rose for felt boots.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-16

Holiday slippers At Roses.
New-York tribune., 1902-04-02

,s,ration under which policemen have found
| courage TO defy the wishes of their immediate
! superiors.
Nor does il follow, as some ostensibly falthiui
ori,ics of Mr.. Low and Colonel Partridge as
| sume that they were wrong in declaring soon
after the first Of January that il was lmpoSSlpie
| ,o enforce the excise law uniformly and rigd!y
For such an enforcement il was necessary iha'
the police should furnish willing instruments
The men who resolved on Sunday night 10 Ihahe
no more lying reports and others Ike thelh
could not be forthwith coerced Into doing theii
duty The one thing which the higher authofi-
ties could do ar once was 70 foster the de'elop-
mont of an official atmosphere which would
stimulate honest inclinations and free spiIiI
among the men With what success that con-
dition Of right conduct was supplied the present
outbreak testifies Possibly sufficient assurances
of safety and encouragement might nave Deen
furnished sooner. but it is both foolish and I'M
inst TO make the present demonstration an oc-
casion for condemning an administration when
has insnfred even If somewhat slowly, such n
degree of confidence Fair minded citizens are
much more likely TO say that the policy pursued
since the beginning of the year has been Vlndl-
Gated rather than diSCredited.
1t is still too early to say how far the move
ment initiated on Sunday night will spread, but
there are many evidences that il Is going to 1lho
substantial support in other precincts Much
will undoubtedly depend on the use when the
administration makes of the opportunity Sud-
denly revealed TO it, and. having refused 10 JON
In current complaints about what Is past we
feel free TO say that more eager ana eihpialc
response to the overture from the lWehlle'h
Precinct would be hailed with approval by the
community and produce good effect through
ont the department Whether not ii is possl-
hle 10 keep all the saloons closed when 'heE
have no right TO be open. systematized corrup-
lion can be stopped. and failure 10 recognize
and emplov 10 the uttermost the advantage or
nosition which the administration has obtained
would be severely and justly condemned
New-York tribune., 1902-04-02
PERSONAL NOTES..

Miss Florence Cameron. of Loodon, ont is one OF
the five women nurses recently selected by the
British War Office from hundreds Of applicants
She received her training and diploma from t2e
Philadelphia Hospital and Training School S9f -
the daughter of John Cameron. owner ana edltysI
of The London Advertiser. in which tnlI SUI
frage for women Is advocated Miss cam, ron ana
her comrade nurses have sailed for South AIrlC.
where they will act with the Canadian army incur
cal corps in the field hospitals.
Professor Vambery. who has just celebrated MS
SEVENTEEN birthday, is German Jew ambery
being the NaGyarized form of Bamberger. tie haS
a voice Hkt d trumpet and limp in one of his less
the relic OF a wound which he received during th7
Hungarian Revolution After th1t Re tramQtd 70 20
ConstantinopIe. and lived for a long time arn'IS
the poorer classes of the city where he d'ilrttl
thorough knowledge of the language and ctaIattt,h
of the Turk. Then. in the disguise OF I1er
and with the daring of Burton. he visited Persia,
Khiva Bokhara and Samarkand. his ASTONISHING
doncs beirg all set down in his Life Adventures
on his return he appointed professor OF Orl-
entail languages at Budapest
w. III. Brewster Norton professor of agrlculture
in the Sheffield Scientific School Yale. VINO Is
seventy-four years old. will retire from active NoFA
at the end Of the present college year.