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The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
THE POSTAL SCANDAL.

Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow has made his report on
the result of his investigation of the
postoffice scandals, which have been
brought to light from time to time
by a number of indictments made by
the Federal grand jury. There were
forty-four indictments found involv-
ing thirty-one persons, ten of whom
were in the postal service. The ap-
proximate sum involved is $500, 900,
but the loss to the government can
not be ascertained. 1t is supposed
that it will run up in the millions.
The investigation discloses a con-
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
The Rev. Irl R. Hicks 1904 Almanac.

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The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04

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don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed
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The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
Loss Of Flesh

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Those who have lost flesh
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The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
Board Of School Commissioners
OF HAKFORD COUNTY
For the fiscal year ending July 81, 1908.

Sec. ~ of the State Public School Law re-
quires that the Board of County School Com
missioners publish annually in the month of
November a statement of their receipts and
disbursements for the fiscal year just closed.
For an itemized account of every expcndi-
ture made at each school of the county, tax
payers are referred to the Annual State Re
port, soon to be published. Copies of same
can be secured at this office, free of charge,
when published.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04

dition of gross corruption in the office
of the First Assistant Postmaster
General and in that of the Assistant
Attorney General for the Postofhce
Department. In the case of the Sup
erintendent of Free Delivery Machen,
the evidence shows that his miscon-
duct began Immediately after his ap
pointment in September 1898. In
the case ofthe General Superintendent
of salaries and allowance Beavers, it
began soon after he was appointed
to that place i'll 1897. In the case
of Assistant Attorney General Tyner,
it has gone on for number ofyears,
but it is impossible to say when it
exactly began. The three chief offend
ers seem to be the above named. and
there is disposition in hereport to
palliate for Tyner's offence on account
of his failing in bodily and mental
powers. For Machen and Beavers
no excuse ofany kind has been offered.
Their ofIenses have been so thorough
ly hidden that the last session of Con-
gress provided for the raising of the
salaries of both. Machen has been
investigated twice by Congress and
cleared on each occasion, yet the per-
sonal investigation shows that he
was at that time actually carrying
on the corrupt practices for which he
has been removed and indicted. This
shows the skillful manner in which
had concealed his wrong doing. The
corruption took the form of bribery
and blackmail in connection with the
purchase Of government supplies.
The report says that it took the form
of favoring get rich concerns and
similar swindling machines.
The report goes on in detail and
files list of the specific offenses that
have been unearthed. 1t is quite
comprehensive and should leave no
doubt as to the guilt of the parties
accused. Their trials will probably
be taken up in a short time, and
President Roosevelt has recommend
ed that punishment be inflicted that
is commensurate with the crimes.
This is but another striking illus
tration of the necessity for the
abandonment of the foolish red tape
that seems to prevail in all of the de-
partments in Washington. Papers
pass through hands after hands, each
oneto o X the same, and in many cases
it is supposed that the original idea
of a careful investigation by each
official has now become a mere matter
of form, Oh account ofthe magnitude
of detailed work that this would
necessarily require. The transaction
of the business of the government is a
huge undertaking, and should be sys-
temalized and conducted in the same
manner as other large business con-
Germs manage their financial matters.
The next session of Congress should
be called upon to pass remediallegis-
lation looking to the desired change.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04

Revolution imminent.

The Best Pills for Liver Troubles.
&c. PER BOTTLE. BOTTLES FOR 25c. |
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
RETIREMENT OF JUDGE WATERS.

RETIREMENT OF JUDGE WATERS.
When Judge James D. Waters
stepped from the Court House on
Tuesday afternoon as a private
citizen, he left behind him an example
set by public career of over thirty
two years. When but a young man
he went upon the bench, and has de-
voted the best part of his life in ad-
ministering justice to the many
litigants that have appeared before
him. No man, who has worn the
judicial ermine, can retire with a
better record. He has sat in cases
involving not only property, but the
lives and liberties of individuals, and
friend or foe, no one has ever vet
accused him of being unjust or de-
parting from what he thought was
right. 1t is proud record, one that
a few of us will ever have the oppor-
tunity to make, but in cur private
walks of life we should learn by this
honest man to be always fair and
upright in our dealings with our
fellowman. Volumes could be
written in his praise, but these few
words crudely express unanimous
sentiment shared by all with whom
he has come personal contact.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street dumping
the occupants. n hundred other accidents.
are every day occuranccs. 1t behoovcs every
body to have reliable Salvc handy and
there's none good as Bucklen's Al mica
Salvc. Burns, Cuts, Sores. Eczema and
Piles, disappear quickly under its sooth AE
effect. 25c at The Bel Air Drug Store.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04

The EGIs is the Oldest established
newspaper i'll Hartford county. 1t has u
larger rcirculation among intelligent farm
ers, Gamers and other business men than
any other newspaper published in the
county. These facts make it Il valuable
advertising medium for reaching all
classes.
All communications should be address
ed to THB KGIs AND lXTELLIGENcER,
and all checks drawn TO order of Finney
& Dashiell
~NoTIcB TO CORRESPONDENT
communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the writer, though not for publication
unless desired, otherwise they will re-
ceive no attention
The aegis & intelligencer., 1903-12-04

State of Maryland, County of Hartford, IS.
l, Samuel w. Bradford. Cashier of
the above-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief
SAMUEL w. BRADFORD,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
25th day of November, 1908.
G. COVER STREET.,
Notary Public.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of Christoph Leonhart.
of Canton, final account has been filed.
In the estate of George L.. Pierce, Of
Alliance. the first partial account has
been filed. 499 ~. q
In the estate of Mary Texfer, OF Per-
ry township, private sale OF real es-
tate has been ordered.
In the guardianship of George
Leidke of Osnaburg township, Ernest
inc Long has been appointed guardian.
Petition for sale of land has been filed
and notice ordered. 1e
In the estate of Frank Sheets, OF
Marlboro township, final account has
been fled @''+
In the guardianship of Walter and
Grace Sheets, of Marlboro township,
the first partial acccun. has been filed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Honeymoon Thirty ycsEs Old.

The honeymoon tour of Mr.-and Mrs.
Fred A. Hull, of Danbury, Conn.,, in
terrupted almost at its beginning, thir-
ty years ago, was begun all over again
last week. They have become grand
parents since then. Mr.. and Mrs. Hull
were married on March II, 1873. They
started to visit Wisconsin and return
through Kentucky. The trip ended abb
rrptly at Albany for a business tele-
gram called Mr.. Hull home. They de-
cided then to postpone their tour until
the first anniversary of their marriage,
but something happened then to pre-
vent and also on following anniversa-
ries. This year they sailed up the
Hudson to Albany. They will visit all
the places they intended to and will be
gone month. Mr.. Hull is wealthy
New York World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

If Congressman Kennedy doesn't ar
rive in Canton pretty soon and smooth
out the rough places in the Republi-
can party it will be everlastingly too
late. The situation is growing more
corrugated" las John Blacksmith
Gravis would say each day and unless
something heroic is done, and done al
orce, the Canton division of the Grand
Old Party, will be but wreck of its
former grandeur. Kennedy is looked
upon as the only doctor who can heal
the gaping wound and towards Youngs-
town the eyes of the warning factional-
lists are appealingly turned. A gener-
Gus application OF perQuisites aud a
little patronage tonic is thought to be
the only remedies necessary to effect
cure. Kennedy is the only fellow,
who has these drugs in stock and con-
sequently no other medicine men need
apply.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Leeds Choir In workhouse.

A smal! fortune has come to Bentley
WoImold. a well-known character on
the streets of Akron. O., who, since
running through an inheritance OF
$4,000 twenty years ago, has lived hit
or miss, spending great part of tho
time in the Cleveland workhouse,
where long ago he won fame in that
institution as the leader of the choir
on Sundays. His present inheritance
comes by the death of an uncle at
Leeds. England. An aunt here says
she will make application for the ap-
pointment of guardian. Wormold
was in the city prison on the usual
charge OF intoxication when the news
came that he was again a favorite OF
fortune.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
NO KNOCKS. PLEASE.
youngstown Vindicator.)

The sheriff Of Stark county has in
the Jail at Canton prisoner who Is
charged with shooting a man while
sitting in his home reading. The shot
was fired through the window of the
unfortunate mans house. The blood
hounds at the Stark county workhouse
were placed on the scent and they fol-
lowed the tracks to the home OF the
man now in custody. There shot
gun with one barrel empty was
found. and the shot in the other bar
rel corresponded in size to the shot
found in the injured mans wounds.
and it Is known that the two men had
quarrels over the attentions of tho
pr;-1ner to the wounded mans wife.
There appears to be time In the his-
tory OF Stark county bloOdhounds
when they ran man down Instead of
taking after flocks of sheep and caus-
ing trouble. = ~ Z
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Decrease of tuberculosis.

1t is comfort to reflect that con-
sumption has decreased 1876 per cent
in its death records since 1S40. Pneu-
monia may be more devastating or not
but 1t can never have the dread to its
name that consumption has had, for
pneumonia is disease which usually
yields to scientific treatment and the
resistance of good constitution, but
consumption is natures worst treach-
cry to humanity. The battle has been
long against it, but the results show at
last Minneapolis. Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
News and coss,s,ssssts
poIlars for Ninety Gents Each.

AS a novel method of advertising a
business house in Washington sold
1000 new 81 treasury notes for 30 cents
each. The sale lasted just two hours
and all that time the line Of would-be
purchasers of good money at reduced
rates was over block long. No per-
son was allowed to buy more than one
bill at time, but there was no limit
upon the number of times each person
might buy. In consequence the line
was Of the nature OF an endless chain.
As each 90 cents was handed to tho
cashier bill of sale was made out
aud a dollar bill was wrapped up like
an ordinary purchase and delivered to
the customer-New York Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
One Thing Not Vet Explained.

In his letter to the editor of the At
lenta Constitution Mr.. Roosevelt says
that he cannot treat mere color as 4
permanent bar to holding Office any
more than he could SO treat creed or
birthplace. 1t is an open secret that
many federal appointments have been
made throughout the north because of
the birthplace OF certain applicants,
and this has been thought to be good
politics." and yet we do not hear of
any negroes being appointed to Offices
in the north. II mere color" is not
to he considered any more than birth,
place is 1t not strange that Mr.. Roose-
welt has not appointed any negroes to
postofIices in the northern states?-r
Omaha World Herald.
to be annexed to Pennsylvania. Quay
and Addicks would be team for you.
Portland Oregonian..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
TURKEY's FIAsCO.

The dispatch of Turkish warships to
repress piracy in the Red sea has
proved an inglorions fasco. -Four yes,
sells steamed from the government ar.
senal, but the Vienna Information''
states that two Of them broke down
before they had cleared the Golden
Horn, small government cruiser had
to run for Mitylene through being no
longer sea worthy, and the only ship
fit to proceed was hired transport
altogether untitled for tocope with tho
pirates, who are thus left entirely un-
punished. f'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
The Psnsma Canal resty.

The proposed treaty may not lie a !
tha. could be desired and some OF
Senator Morgan's objections there. o
are, doubtless, well founded, but it is
probably about the best that can be
had under the circumstances. 1t is the
result Of years of investigation and ne
gotiation. and it would seem wors G
than folly to now throw away all that
has been done when the end seems in
si2ht.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
HoNoRApLY PAID HER BET.

Mrs Frederick Parker, wife OF a
wealthy lawyer in Freehold, N, j., de-
clines to go back on her word, even
though by sticking to 1t she put her
self In an embarrassing position. At
card party the other evening she
made a bet with William s. Brown.
prominent in society circles, by the
terms OF Which, should she lose. Mr..
Brown was to trundle her in wheel
barrow along the principle streets She
lost and paid. much to the delight Of
the juvenile population.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
Not o Good Argument.

The argument that the members OF
congress will be too much engaged in
political affairs to attend an extra ses-
sion CT congress this year doesn't ex-
sctly appeal to the wayfaring man who
thinks there are other things in the
world just as important as politics. 1t
is like the old argument about man
being too busy to work.-Indianapolis
News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
APPRECIATION.

1T must be a great satisfaction to
have such palatial apartment" said
the old-time friend. ~
1T is," answered Mr.. Cumrox; cts
a heap of comfort to have house big
enough to wander away and get lost
in when mother and the gals are Civ
ing musicale or reception" wash
ington Star.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
ONE DIFFICULTY IN THE WAY.


"l can mary any girl please" re-
marked the Wise Guy.
Eyes, but you don't seem to please
any Of them" mumured the Simple
Mug. g.-Philadelphia Record.
WOMANLY SYMPATHY.
I.ady-You look Ill.
Shopgirl--I have been sick, but am
better now. The doctor said it was
nervous prostration, from trying so
hard 70 smile and look pleasant when
did not feel like it.
81 ram sympathize with YOU. l know
all about it,
Have you ever worked in a store:''
Worse. I've moved in society,"
New York Weekly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
JUSTICE ON WHEELS.

Mayor Ehotwell held court in the
caboose Of the northbound local last
Saturday morning. Marshal Keesbery
had arrested the conductor for using
profane lansuaGe and his honor as
sesssd q 0ne of nyo dollars and costs.
--fieQtt Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
III SATAN WE'RE AN AUTHOR.

If the devil wrote book what would
be the character of it? Why, 1t would
be in praise of virtue, because the
good would purchase it for use and
The wicked for ostentation. Smart dew
il.--New York Press.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

The 'wets" won in Ashtabula yes
terday by a bare majority of 265
votes. The defeat Of the "drys" is
directly traceable to the bad condi-
ton of the lake water If it had been
more palatable the 265 might have
been easily won over.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

RECORD IN CROSSING EQUATOR.
Mr. McGregor, chief engineer OF the
steamer Mackinnon, on Lake Victoria.
in Africa, has crossed the equator
over hundred times IN two years.
The line Of the equator runs acrosn
the northern portion q tbG laks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
A BUSY CONNOIsSEuR.

The artist--It would be such an hon
or to have you buy my picture.
Mrs. Gotrox-Well. I'll have my con-
noissear 70 look at 1t. but don't know
when he can come. I'm buying SO much
art just now that my conniossenr is
frightfully busy.--Louisville Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

Out in Oregon they have exhumed a
human skull with two well developed
horns growing from it. Evidently it
is the grave Of some prehistoric pol
itician which has been desecrated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
PATHETIC THOUGHT.

AS years come to the woman who is
war horse in the service of her
church, she drops from the ranks OF
pretty mattresses at church socials
back into the kitchen, where she helps
with the dishes-Atchison Globe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

The billion-dollar-congress of by
gone days must retire to the rear anI
assume sitting posture, after reading
the appropriation bills of the last ses-
sion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
TRYING A QUICK METHOD.

Bings---What are you going to do
with that stick of dynamite, old man?
Bangs-I'm going to blow porous
plaster off my chest.-Indianapoli
Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
correspondence

Hartville, O., March 17,--Mr. Wat
hns, the lumberman, has left this
place with his teams and men. No
logs can be hauled as the roads are
impossible.
MIR. Rowinsky, who had his hand
hurt by a gunshot, is getting a'ong
nicely. IA
A few minutes after MFR. shiiver
reached town Saturday evening, one
OF his horses was found dead. 1t is
supposed to have d.ed Of heart trou-
BILE. Mr.. Shriver had purchased the
horse but recently and keenly feels
his loss. t'rt silf{ftS z
Mr.. Herbert Baughman has pur-
chased lot on South street and wi
build house as soon as the weather
permits. This is the sixth house to be
erected this summer. ss s.
The entertainment by the high
school, entitled The Cuban Spy,'
was success both financially and So
cially. The players acquitted them
selves, admirably and much credit IL
due each one who had a part In the
program. The entertainment netted
$40, which will be used to enlarge the
Ht
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Sassaman
have returned from their wedding
tour and will be at home to their
friends at the lake.
Mrs. Laura Chenot. OF Louisville,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
brother.
Miss Lucille Reed was the guest Of
Miss Sadie Swarts Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Ella Geidlinger, of New Ber-
lin, formerly of this place, visited
with her many friends last week.
Mr.. H. G. Ebel was in Canton FRI
day.
There were no services at the Luth-
eran church Sunday. Rev. Oehlslagcr
was at Zoar Station, where he filed a
supply pulpit.
Mr.. Curtis Shetenhelm, Of Canton,
spent Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. Mead intends building a house
on South street.
Louisville, March. 17--Rev. Oby
Slusser. of Akron, attended the funer-
al of his uncle. David Slusser, here
last week.
here on a visit to his old home.
George Ballet, of Alliance, and Mr..
and Mrs. Huffman, of Lorain, were
the guests of friends here.
Jesse hartman, of South Chapel
street, died Wednesday afternoon.
The funeral was held at the Progress
sive Brethren church Saturday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. Alvin Byers
officiating. Interment at the Rowland
cemetery in Canton.
The roof is being put on the blo5m
factory.
II was pay day on the Ft. Wayne
last week
|. II is reported that nearly 20 houses
will be. erected in our village during
the summer. This abundance of work
makes II necessary for some to move
In town and the increase Of factories
and enlarging Of same cause an in-
fiux. fe9it
Peter Balmat has received new
incubator.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Miller,
Of South Chapel street, a son.
Mrs. Boucher, of West Main street,
will have a sale Saturday afternoon.
j. w. Tracey, station agent of Max
jmo. was in town Friday calling on
friends. He was formerly resident
IF this place.
Dr. Gosling will move into the O'd
h lI.cutzenheiser property on Main
street, now owned by Mahlon Keim.
Mayor Vinex Is out for reelection,
also Marshal Guithuro. Joseph Nc
Kium, south of town, desires the JUS
tice Office, M. o. Shearer treasurer,
and Mart Coy village clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20
A MAN WITH A GRAFT.

John Duvall and b. o. Castle are
the only candidates for constable on
the Democratic side. so far. We un-
derstand that T. S. N. Dick, who has
served one term, will not run again.
He says that he has made enough out
OF the Office to keep the wolf from the
door during the balance Of his life,
and is willing to give some one else a
chance.-Derby Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

Sir Thomas Upton is confident OF
winning the cup this time and, if
persistence is entitled to reward, he
should.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-20

King Leopold has expressed de-
termination to visit the St Louis ex-
position. 1t is probable that his ma
jesty has not been informed that the
midway dances are to be tabooed.