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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
BITTER PILL Z.
FOR RAILWAYS
Senator Elkins Presents a Bill Pro-
vIding for Heavy Fine for
Rebates.
MEASURE FOR RAILROADS Alone.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator El-
kirs has introduced bill which covers
the features of antitrust legislation so
far as 1t relates to railroads. 1t con-
tains the provisions which have been
recommended by Attorney General
Knox as to the punishment of those
who receive as well as those who give
rebates. It provides for the punish
mcnt OF corporations by fine instead
Of imprisonment Of the officials; also
for injunctions to prevent discrimina-
tions.
The Elkins bill is the result of con-
ferences among various senator's, most
Of them being members of the inter-
state commerce committee. It's pur-
pose is to separate interstate COM
merce and railroads from other trust
legislation. The interstate commerce
commission has been unable to agree
upon measures which have been pend
ing before 1t relating to pooling and
fixing rates by the interstate COM
merce commission. The new bill leaves
these contested questions out and COW
ers features whichShave been most con-
spicuons in the preparation Of anti
trust legislation.
The bill was referred to the COM
mittee on interstate commerce, OF
which Senator EllSins is chairman, and
It is the intention of the committee
to take it up at an early day. Among
those who have been consulted in the
preparation of the bill besides Mr.
Knox were Senator'S Aldrich, Cullom
Foraker, Clapp and others.
Among other provisions Of the bill
are the following:
The willful failure to file tariff rates
and observe them subjects the road to
q fine of $1,000 to $4,000; granting or
receiving rebates subject the corpora
tons or persons to the same fine. The
Interstate commerce commission can
institute suits in the United States
courts for supposed iEfractions Of the
law. 1t is the duty of United States
district attorneys. under direction o;
the attorney general, to institute an1
prosecute suits provided for in the act
The bill gives the courts power Ia
. compel the attendance of witnesses
both carrier and shipper, who are re.
quired to answer on all subjects re
lating directly to the controversy; the
court also can compel the production
Of all books and papers, but all wit
nesses shall have the same immunity
from prosecution and punishment as
now provided by law.
Senators Clapr. Ellxins and Foste'
(Ala.) are the sub b-committee to consid'
er the bill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
TROUBLE At LORAIN
City Fathers Find Redistric TING
Too Deep for Solution--
Mass Meeting.

Lorain, O., Jan. 22.-The matter of
redistricting the city under the code,
is bringing forth spirited rivalry be-
tween the two political parties. The
council could not agree upon a divi-
sion Of the city, and Mayor King ask
ed committee from a mass meeting
to make recommendations.
The Democrats now charge the
Republicans with failure to give due
notice OF the meeting and filling The
meeting with Republicans to pass the
measure they desired. Another meet-
ing of citizens will endeavor to pass
set OF resolutions recommending
their ideas 70 the common pleas judge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
HAS SURVIVED THE SHOCK.

Akron, Jan. 22.<-Miss Flora Stone
and Louis Edgar Freeman, both OF
Akron, were married Wednesday even
ing at the home of the bride. Miss
Stone is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alvin Stone, of Talmadge, who with
their hired man, were murdered the
night of March 2S, 1896, by Romulus
Cotell. She narrowly escaped the mur.
derer, and after the tragedy move!
with her sisters to Akron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
ALLIANCE WON
Cha m nionship Of ths Eighth.

Alliance, O., Jan. pa hard fought
game to decide the basketball cham
pionship of the Eighth regiment. Ohio
national guard, was played at Morgan
gymnasium here last night between
Co. d team, of Wooster and Co. X
team, Of this city. Both halves were
characterized by roughness.
Downes, official for Co X, gave de-
cisions with fairness, but Woolman's
decisions were not SO satisfactory.
For Co. X Hazlette played a star
game. The work of the other four
were excellent. Meyers and ~Kesler
played well for Wooster. In the last
half Meyers was disqualified for using
profane language.
The final score resulted 30 to Is in
favor of Co. X. A previous game at
Wooster was 16 to in Co. DIS favor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

Game Warden at Marion Afte
the Sellers Of Song
9tpds.

Marion, o., Jan. 22.--Deputy Game
Warden Hayes completed his search
today among the various millinery
stores throughout the county, and as
a result finds eight Of the dealers
guilty Of having plumage in stock and
for sale in direct violation of the law.
Mr.. Hayes came into Justice Blaich's
court today and swore out warrants
for the arrest of the eight guilty per-
sons, seven Of whom are in business
here, and one in Prospect. The hear
ings have been set for Thursday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
NOTABLES INVITED
To Lisbon Cente n n iat Ceiebra
tion Roosevelt and Bry-
an In the List.

Lisbon, O., Jan. 22.-1he centennial
celebration to be held here early next
summer promises to be n notable
event. Efforts will be made to secure
the attendance of President Roosevelt,
William J. Bryan, Senator Hanna ami
Tom l.. Johnson.
Lisbon was incorporated in 1903, the
second incorporation recorded in Ohio,
being preceded only by Marietta.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

While in. Columbus Wednesday Mar
shal Bour slipped and fell on the icy
pavement and sustained q sprained an
kle. He returned home Thursday
morning,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
CATTLE MARKETS.

Scripps- McRae Telegram.
: East Liberty. Jan. 22.-Cattle light,
steady, unchanged; sheep and lambs
fair, steady: hogs 20 double, active.
Chicago, Jan. 22.-Cattle, 10000,
weak, 10 cents lower; hogs $4,000,
weak, slow, and 10 cents lower;
sheep, 10000, active, steady. strong.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

FARM-For sale-A good farm, 8 miles from
Boliver road; good for general farming and
pastures, well watered, new barn. good
house. Call or address Samuel Roush. JUS
tus, y. j6-tb+
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

society meetng--The d.
rectors OF the Stark County Agricultural So
clety win meet In the court house on Janu-
ary 0th at 9o'clock, q. m. to revise the pre-
MUM list. The invitation to attend this
meeting and offer suggestions Is extended TO
all persons interested I'm the success Of the
fair. j. ii. Lehman, Secretary. 20d2w2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

wANrED-We still have room for eight or
ten flore good. practical coal miners ln0
othel need apply at our Indian Run coal
milne. steady work. Apply At mine. David
Folwell Block. Canton, Ohio. The Indian
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS.
The Bride-"And you haven't quar-
relied with your husband once in all
the years you've been married?"
The Matron-"No; but then. you
see, always let him select his own
neckties."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23

II, Y. REED-The practical auctionesr -
liclts your patronage; farm and stock sales
speciality. $50 w. Sd st. Stark phone l070:
s-S- 6mo-d&W
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-23
Peoples Column

FOR sALE-A0 prepaid scholarship i'm the
Massill0n Actual Business college, to gradu-
ating tuition In either the shorthand and
typewritlng or commercial departments.
Will sell for $50. Address
i9-lm Helen Carr, Canton, O.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
AN EMPTY TREASURY.

1t is little wonder that in Chicago
there is demand for radical change
in municipal government. The treas
ury is empty and fully $1.000,000 will
have to be paid in a few days. The reg
ular monthly payroll amounts to $780,
900, and there is not loose dollar in
sight to meet it. The water fund is al
so bankrupt. A much larger sum due
is on water certificates which must. be
paid June / than is in the treasury
and if this is met certificates will have
to be issued against future earnings of
the water department and thus the
debt will grow larger instead of small
ler
Though a system of mismanage-
ment either accidental of intentional.
Chicago financial condition is deplor-
able. employees of the city are often
com, lied to wait for months for their
pa! because the money due them is
diverted into other channels to meet
emergencies that should never have
arisen Those who blunder cannot
lay it to low taxation as taxes are ex-
ceptionally high in that city Neither
can they lay it to extraordinary ex-
penditures for the public good where
the money is honestly used.
There is a bad leak somewhere in
Chicago's municipal affairs that the
people hope to find through change
of administration at the next election.
When men foot the bills. as they sure
ly do, when taxes are applied for that
purpose, they have right to demand
its honest application.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
THE CUBAN TREATY.

The senate has finally adopted the
Cuban treaty by vote of so to 16, but
unfortunately there is a string to 1t
that is not at all satisfactory to the
American people and may prove so I'M
satisfactory to Cuba that treaties may
be sought with other nations to the
commercial injury of this country. The
string is a clause requiring action by
the house. This may cause Cuba to
refuse to go any further in The matter
with this country. State department
officials fear the Cuban senate will re-
ject the treaty as amended. Even
though Cuba accepts the treaty in It's
present form it will not be effective un-
til congress meets next fall.
The whole object, Of course, is de-
lay. and Cuba could not be blamed for
rejecting the whole treaty. Were con-
gress in session this defect could be
remedied, but as it is not and will
probably not be called in extra session
the matter will have to lay over until
next fall. How the Cubans will re-
ceive the way the treaty was treated
by the senate will be decided in a few
days, as an exchange of notifications
under the treaty was to occur March
81, only two weeks hence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24

the case aptly in these words:
1T is not the amount imported
however, that discourages the home
producer; the knowledge that he is
always liable to serious competition
from abroad. a small amount of which
or even the threat OF which, will break
his market, is what makes him loath
to invest the great sums sometimes
necessary to keep him in the front
and robs him of the do-or-die resolve
which often is of itself the secret Of
victory in the struggles of life"
In view of existing conditions the
least done to change them the better
for the country and the people. A
few changes in tariff schedules might
not be amiss if it could be done with
out injuring the whole structure, but
these defects are so unimportant that
they are scarcely noticeable. With
changing conditions, changes may be
necessary, but have they changed
enough to warrant radical changes
at this time?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24

capture as many state conventions as
possible. He has ample means at
his command to push quite vigorous
ante-convention campaign. He is fra
believer in advertising and the more
sensational it is the ibetter it suits him.
OF course the politicians in the DEM
ocratic party did not take his candi
dacy seriously, though some of them
may slyly encourage him in his ambi-
ton and use him to further their own
ends. But the idea of w. r. Hearst
aspiring to the presidency of this great
nation is about as ridiculous thing
as has happened in politics for many
years. He lacks almost every essential
necessary in man to intelligently fill
the important and exalted position.
In few days Mr.. Hearst will visit
Iowa, ostensibly for the purpose Of
speaking at Jefferson banquet, but
while in the state will not neglect to
build a few panels of political fence.
AS Iowa democrats have the well ac-
CURED habit of doing many foolish
things, they are just as liable as not
to encourage the young man in his
race for the presidency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
THE TREATY RATIFIED.

The ratification of the treaty by the
senate of the United States with CO.
lombia was happy termination of
long contest. When final vote was
reached the measure carried by vote
of 73 to 5, the only votes in opposi-
ton being cast by democrats. Now all
that needs TO be done to complete the
agreement is for the Colombian con-
gress to ratify the treaty, and then,
after a payment of $40000,000 this
country can begin work on the canal,
which will join by a short route the
waters of the Pacific and Atlantic
oceans.
The action of the United States SEN
ate settles the fact that this country
will build a canal across the Isthmus
of Panama, and the beauty of ii is
that it will belong to America. 1t will
be remembered that Europe wanted to
join in the construction and owner
ship, but American diplomacy showed
the nations the impossibility of such
a deal, and they gave up their claims.
France failed in the task this coun-
try will soon undertake, but this ma
ton will not fail to dig the canal and
make it one OF the most notable and
valuable achievements of the age.
The demand Of the American people
is short water route from the At
lantic to the Pacific, and the demand
will now be granted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
THE oTTUMWA COURIER.

appears on the surface and fear that
it may disarrange some of their plans
and complicate the situation even more
than it is at present. OF course Mr..
Bryan does not like it. and it appears
that others feel the same way. Henry
Watterson of the Louisville Courier
Journal secs ghost in the eX-presl-
dents visit, and as he was never much
of an admirer of the gentleman, he
gives him an editorial drubbing for
presuming to come west of New Jer-
sey. In the sourse of bitter editorial
Mr.. Watterson says:
the west and south, Mr.. Cleveland is
an eyesore, an offense, a red flag, but
to those democrats, who like our
selves, who would bridge the chasm of
1S96-1900. he is merely an obstruction.
He stand right across the middle of
the bridge blocking the way. Except
for him there would be no serious
trouble.
His henchmen and idolaters may
say what they please. They can do all
the deceiving that may be needful to
impress the public mind with his dis
interestedness. His rule is to pose as
a miracle of civil virtue--the unselfish
statesman, the reluctant patriot and
sage, who, withdrawn from affairs
disdains the offer of crown. and
would be but the half consenting and
wholly unselfish guide philosopher and
friend of the party which has thrice
honored him with its leadership.
If We were his friend land assuredly
we are not his enemy, and believed in
his lofty professions. we should say to
him:
Mr.. Cleveland, the democratic ship
wreck came to pass while you were
on the bridge: many of the crew and
some OF the passengers hold you re-
sponsible and" guilty of incompetence
II not OF treachery Even according to
your own rating of yourself, you have
done enough for your party and YOU
country. You are an old man. Why
complicate the situation, embarrassing
your friends and cheating your age OF
its repose by once more undertaking
to steer the ship?
There are, however, a large maiori
ty of the old line democrats who vet
have implicit faith in Mr.. Cleveland's
craftsmanship and would gladly make
him their standard bearer in 1904 L
scarcely seems possible that this TRIP
west will have any political signifi
canoe expect to brighten his enemies
This he will certainly do. They are al
ready beginning to SILVER.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
FAIR TREATMENT,

The resolutions adopted by the re-
publican city convention say:
We believe that the state mulct
law should be fully, fairly and impair
TALLY enforced, and that the regular
tax should be collected from every
place in the city where liquors are
sold to the public as beverage"
This resolution will meet with the
approval OF every fair-minded man.
The liquor dealer who complies with
the law, conducting legitimate bust
ness is entitled to protection from the
illegal competition of those who do
not comply with the law and who do
not pay the tax that is assessed
against the liquor business.
There is another provision of the
mulct law which has been and is
shamefully violated in this city. Par
asraph 6, Of section 2.44S. of the Iowa
code of 1897. contains the following
provision:
There shall be no gambling or
gaming with cards, dice, billiards. or
any other device. or any music. dane
ing or other form of amusement or
entertainment, either in the room
where said business is carried Oh or
in any adjoining room OF building
controned by the person. partnership
or corporation carrying on said bust
ness
Common justice demands that these
plain provisions of the law be enforc.
ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
AGAINST AMERICAN MEAT.

Within a few days the new meat ex-
clusion law will go into effect in Ger
many, which is aimed chiefly at the
packers OF Chicago and Kansas City.
While for several years American
packers have not found very good
market in Germany, it is thought by
the agrarian and government parties
that the new law will destroy the last
remnant of our trade with that coun-
try in meat products. The operation
of the law it. is claimed. will serve as a
signal for a general exclusion policy,
toward all meat exports from this
country.
The agrarian element in Germany is
strong enough to manipulate the laws
so that German markets must be pre-.
served for the producers OF that coun.
try. The agrarian movement is not
spasmodic by any means. The gov,
eminent proposes to adopt a system OF
protection and try to encourage agri
culture which has been on the decline
In that country for some years, due
largely, it is claimed to American ag
erosion. Germany has discovered al
last that some sort OF a protective poll
cy must be adopted or one great indus
try will be ruined A Berlin dispatch
says that wherever protection is nee
essary against the competition OF
American or other foreign shippers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-24
lowA,s lNERRlAcY LAW.

The present law of Iowa for the in
generation of inebriates in our insane
asylums until their appetite for strong
drink has been eliminated seems to
meet the case in measure, but can
be improved upon by the erection OF
an asylum especially for these unfortu-
mates. Governor Cummins fayors
this change and does not believe that
the institutions for the insane should
be used for this purpose.
The matter came up this week be-
fore a meeting of the board Of control
and was thoroughly discussed.
DR.. C. A. Apologize, superintendt
ent Of the Mt. Pleasant hospital was
present and gave some interesting
facts as to the treatment of inebriates
in that institution. He said that some
are disappointed because the hospit-
al has no machine to replace their
burned out stomachs and shattered
nervous systems, while all expect a
specific that will take away at once
the awful craving for liquor. He advo-
Gated treatment and extension OF char
ity to inebriates.
I'VE have more inebriates than in
sane today" he said. ''even in the
great prohibition state OF Iowa. Alec
hol ana heredity are about equally i'm
portanr in the etiology of insanity O1
1000 consecutive admissions OF insane
patients in the Mt. Pleasant state hos
pital from August 1890 to August 1892
alcoholism is given as the only cause
of insanity in 1872 per cent and a
symptoms OF contributing cause i'll l6
per cent. Alcoholism then. was pres.
ent in over 81 per cent Of all cases adj
mitted.'
DIR. Applegate presented series OF
valuable statistics to the board of con
troll showing the history Of $50 con
secutive cases admitted TO the Mt.
Pleasant hospital.
There We're 144 men and six women
The average age OF admission of in
ebriates was 40. the maximum age, 81,
and the minimum age IS. or the 15C
admitted. 100 were between the ages
OF &c and SIS, the most active period
of life. THE period between Is ant
% is the most dangerous and critica
decade in the life of an individual
said Dr.. Applegate. "The next decade
fraught with the most danger to the
will power OF the individual, is thai
from 25 to 80, during, which 80 pei
cent OF the inebriates succumb to i'm
pulses or temptation. singly or com
bined.''
Governor Cummins in discussing the
inebriacy law, said that ii would be
short lived unless there were changes
in it, and unless separate institution
for inebriates was provided so that
they would not have to be the associ
ates of the insane He also said tina
he thought the term of commitmen
should be longer than at present as il
is impossible to reform an inebriat'
in 80 days, at which time many are
paroled.
Now that a start is made in Iowa
to control and if possible reform in
ebriates, the law will be amended from
time to time until 1t is made perfect
The question is a serious and very
important one.