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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Columbus Gossip
GEO. r. BLAKE.
OtsR Correspondent.)

Columbus, Jan. 15,-The report OF
the special canal commission created
to investigate the advsability or the
state retaining or abandoning the Ohio
canals, will recommend the retention
of these waterways. Allen w. Thur
man, q member OF the commission, Is
pronouncedly in favor of the preser'
vation, the canals and Of the construc.
ton of barge canal from Dresden to
Cleveland, which improvement he esti-
mates could be made at cost of
100000, which sum could be raised
in five years by levy OF but one-half
a mill annually upon each dollar OF
taxable property in the state. He is
enthusiastically in favor of the pro-
ject With seven foot depth, he be-
lieves freight could be hauled for one
mill per ton mile The proposition to
build barge canal is being agitated by
the Ohio Canal association, which met
in Columbus this week in conjunction
with the state board of public works
and argued in favor OF the PROJECT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
SAYS MINERS DO
N0T|NTENDTOW0RK
Jackson Man Thinks Their
ldIeness the Result Of . Pro.
Concerted Plan Empty
Cars Waitinq.

Springfield, o., Jan. 14.-Presidcnt
Maurice Steinberger of the Superior
coal mine at Jackson, o., confirms tho
alarming statement that the miners OF
the Jackson district, who have been
laying off presumably on account of
the holidays, do not intend to return
to work at all. a t-,I.
He says the belief is growing that
their refusal to GO to work is precon-
certed. The miners say nothing but
simply take turns at laying of and are
walking the streets with their Sunday
clothes on. They have just held their
annual meeting, but their contract with
the operators does not expire until
March l.
At present the Detroit Southern h, =
400 empty. cars lined up at jackson,
waiting to be filed. Only two cars
are filled now in the time formerly
required to fill ten. AS result the
earnings OIL the road for the first week
Of the year have fallen off as compared
with last year, while the demand is
the heaviest ever known.
The grand jury opened up in full
force on the alleged local coal dealers
trust in Springfield yesterday and
many prominent manufacturers and
business men have testified. Among
those from out of the city who have
been called are: p. A. McCarty. OF
Radcliff, o. N. Decker and A. Il.
Grossning. well known operators of
Cincinnati.
While the miners are walking the
streets and the grand jury is investi-
eating the coal trust, fifty people ask
ed for coal from the associated chari-
ties today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
LARGE INCREASE
Shown in Rh,,psIne Export

Washington, Jan. ia statement
compiled by the bureau Of insular af-
fairs Of the war department from off,
cial returns show that during the
month of September, 1902. the imports
Of merchandise into the Philippine is
lands amounted to $2,86,000, an In
crease of more than $500. 900 over the
corresponding month Of 1901, and
considerably above the average
monthly value for nine months of the
current year.
The export trade Of $S,5S9.535 is the
largect Of any single month siA6e Q
American occupation, thu cxSortatiOn
Of hemp alone amounting TO over, $2,-
500. 1000. practically three-fourths Of
which was sent to the United States,
Sugar and tobacco shipments to all
countries during the mon.h aggre-
gated s573,079.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Senators Of Small Caiiber.

!: is difficult at this distance to un-
derstand why New Workers should so
singnlarly persist in picking out po-
litical honors. Probably they have
never heard of the superior practice
of other states. which modesty forbids
us to mention. But until they change
their habit it may be well enough to
remind them that the caliber of their
senators affords a mitigating circum-
stance to the complaint that New
York has only two senator's, the same
as Nevada or Delaware-Portlan
Oregonian.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The failure OF the grand jury to
ind true bills against Alliance sa-
loon keepers who operate penny-in-
the-slot machines, will effectually set
tie this question in Alliance. so far
~ this class Of machine is concerned.
City Solicitor Miller leans toward the
opinion that machines which give
merchandise to the amount of money
placed In them, cannot be proven
gambling devices" within the mean
ing of the law. Prosecutor Day evil
IDENTIFY has come to the same opinion
and recent rulings of the courts, 1t is
aid. fully imstain this position.
lance Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Cause Of Municipal Corruption.

Responsibility for municipal cor
ruption rests in majority Of cases
with the public. Now and then an
honest man becomes dishonest after
election, but as a rule voters know
candidates well enough to cast Their
ballots intelligently. The characters,
propensities and Affiliations Of candi-
dates usually are open for general re-
view. Seldom, too, is wrongdoing
concealed. Almost by intuition the
public gauges motives back TO the
acts Of it's servants. The public is
rarely deceived for considerable
length Of time.-St Louis Republic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The Youngstown Vindicator pre-
tends to be inexpressibly shocked by
the cooking main, which was pulled
off a few nights ago in GAINESVILLE.
Youngstown being a model of moral
ity the editor of the Vindicator is at
loss to understand why such har-
barrie exhibitions are permitted in CIV
ilized communities.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

bines and controlling prices seem TO
have no fear Of the result. The trou-
BILE seems to be that there are too
many congressman who are directly
concerned in the large business inter-
ests that the trusts control. If the
state law can overthrow the coal COM
bine in Cleveland, it could operate
against other like organizations.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
KENYON QuARANTINEp.

Mt. Vernon, o., Jan. 14.-Kenyon
Military academy at Gambler Ii under
quarantine by order OF the board OF
health of the village as nine cases OF
scarlet fever exist at the institution.
Not student il allowed to leave the
building. II 10 claimed that over 10C
students have been exposed and an sp-
idenic n feared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The Union Reporter is the title OF
a new publication at Alliance. 1t is
published in the interests Of organized
labor and is edited by Clayton l.. Car
yer. II is the official organ Of the
allied trades Of Alliance and Sebring
and is full of matter of interest to the
various craft. The new journal
shows signs of thrift and is we'll pat
ronized by advertisers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Whst Killed the Cow.

A COW belonging to Bud Bowlin de-
voured twenty-three twists of tobacco
few nights ago and died In less than
an hour Tobacco users. however de-
clare that she died simply because she
didn't know how to spit-Richmon
(Ky.) Paragraph.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
They Are "Saving Up."
(Youngstown Vindicator)

V1OUngStOWn VlnulCdtOr.J
The Republicans, who have accept
ed invitations to attend the big Can
ton banquet are getting their spike
tails ready for the event, and "sav-
ing up" to buy $40 ticket. The ban
quet is looked forward to by the
Youngstown people who expect to at
tend with the keenest interest as they
expect to have the treat OF their lives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

There is very little talk as to the
Democratic candidate for governor
1t may fall to a Canton man yet.
There is no doubt but that either John
C. Welty or James A. Rice could Sc
cure the honor if they were desirous
of IT,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Ii one could keep warm reading OF
the prosecutions pending against coal
dealers and operators there would be
some virtue in them. AS it is the in
formation is cherries and conveys
little hope to a ice-shackled world.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Cleveland authorities provide night
gowns and baths for all vagrants, who
apply for shelter. The plan is prov
ing an admirable specific for the
tramp evil.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
State Restraint on Loan Sharks.

The approaching session Of the
South Carolina legislature is to wit
ness a concerted effort on the part of
employers OF laborers, especially in
factories, to secure the passage Of a
drastic law for the punishment Of
those who commit the iniquities that
now accompany the system of short
salary loans That public opinion has
been revolted by the sad stories of ex-
tortion told by the victim of the loan
sharks is a good sign Of altruistic
conscience coming to the rescue OF a
bad situation. And that situation is
not confined to South Carolina cities.
but is widespread throughout the un-
ion.--Atlanta Constitution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Want More Free Delivery.

The Tri-County Farmers institute
which closed Saturday at Alliance,
passed a resolution which will be for
warded to Congressman r. w. Tayler
at Washington. d. c., asking him to
use his influence to secure the estab-
lishment of three additional rural free
delivery routes from the Alliance
pOstoffice. Alliance has already been
favored with two routes, but thought
that she was entitled to more, as Sa-
lem has FIVE and Lisbon seven, and
forwarded petitions to the postal au-
thorities several months ago.-Salem
News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
Mark Twain's Opinion.

Quite a youthful reporter asked
Mark Twain for an interview on the
coal situation. The newspaper man
began. by saying: "Mr. Clemens,
have been instructed to interview you
on the humors of the coal famine"
The New York Times says that the
veteran humorist gasped freely for a
moment and then replied: Young
man, you go back to your editor and
tell him If he emptied all the short
and long dashes in his composing
rooms into the forms he would then
only be able to set up prelude to my
opinion on the coal situation. Chi
cago Chronicle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

John r. Malloy wants to run Her.
rick's campaign. What John does not
know about Doodle politics even Char
ley Dick cannot teach him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Now that the backbone of the cold
snap has been broken we may get
some of the shivers out of our own
vertebrae.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
MckInIey Day.

Governor Nash has touched a re-
spective chord in suggesting cele-
bration of Mckinley Day." January
29th. The cities, as well as the
school of the state will most glad
ly give Difference to the date when
that greatest OF all Ohioans first saw
light.--Coshocton Daily Age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The power Of the government to
control trusts win be shown In con-
Gress II the Republican majority has
ne disposition to make the effort
1bA nsa swho 20 On eorning com
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
WIN Sound Different Then.

A New York millionaire has mar
ried a telephone girl because he was
charmed by her voice. Wait till she
orders him to get up In the night and
find things for the baby.--ChicaRo
Record Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

A reign of mob law will be inaugu-
rated unless coal prices undergo a
speedy decline.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
THE NEws-DEMocRAT PUB. CO..
Canton, Ohio.
DAILY NEws-DEMoCRAT.

Daily delivered by carrier. &c per week
Daily delivered by mail. .10c per week
Daily per year, by mail. .$5.oo
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

"Yorkey Dick" must feel that he is
between the upper and the neither
millstones of justice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

General l. r. Sherwood, of Toledo,
addressed the Ohio Horse Breeders as
sociation here Tuesday evening ami
will speal, before the Association OF
Fair Presidents and Secretaries this
evening in this city. He said he did
not think Tom Johnson would be a
candidate for governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Since Zen. Dick has withdrawn the
Ohio Republican situation IL one ol
Senator Hanna's easiest things. Pitts.
burg Qszetta- 4.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
THE LAMBS FINISH.
(Pittsburg Dispatch.)

Washington. Jan. 15.-'John.' said
Uncle Joe Cannon to Representatiy Q
Dalzell. of Pittsburg. Il was out iD
your town the other day and ! stand
for all they say about Its smoke.
And. John. did you ever hear the
Pittsburg version OF Mary Had a Lit
tie Lamb?'
mo" Dalzeli replied. II can't say
that have"
WELL" said U,icle Joe with appro-
pirate gestures, "this is 1t:
Mary had little lamb,
It's fleece was as white as enow 4;
II followed her to Pittsburg.
And-now look al the dun thing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Columbus has been thronged with
those engaged in agricultural and kim
drod pursuits this week. They came
to attend the annual state farmers in
stitute and the meetings of other ag-
ricultural associations. The meeting
of the state board of agriculture to-
day marks the. close of these gather
ings. These bodies met here during
the week: Ohio Southern Breeders,
Ohio Merino Sheep Breeders, the i'm
proved Delaine Merino Sheep Breed
ers, Ohio Jersey Cattle club, Swine
Breeders. Ohio Horse Breeders, Amer
lean Chester White Record associa-
ton Ohio Wool Growers, fair presi-
dents and secretaries, agricultural
students, state farmers institute and
Ohio state board of agriculture.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The circuit court of Franklin county
has declared the law prohibiting rail
road companies from employing con-
ductors who had not had two years
experience within the last six months,
unconstitutional on the ground that II
arbitrarily creates two favored classes
and prov ides for nc test of efficiency
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
MARRIAGE PERMIT

MARRIAGE PERMIT.
Henry Menegay. 80. and Mary Wack-
erly. %. Canton. ~.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

semi-weekly per year by mail. $500
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The charge of drunkenness filed
against DR.. Richard O'Connell, of tho
Gal!ipolis epileptic hospital, has been
referred to the trustees of that insti-
tuition by Governor Nash. John Nc
Lane. former supervisor Of the insti-
tuition the complainant, accuses
O'Conner of habitual drunkenness. Tho
latter says McLain is actuated by spite
because of his dismissal from the hos
pital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
STARK co. DEMOCRAT.
(Iasued Tuesday and friday

ESTABLISHED. 1888
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

Stark county men are mush in evil
dence at the state convention Of the
Ohio miners. William Morgan. of near
Massillon, has been reelected to rep
resent the Ohio organization on the
executive board of the national body
John Morgan, of North Lawrence, has
been made a member Of the auditing
committee, and Robert Legg. of Mas
silion. has been made a member of the
Ohio executive board and appointed on
the committee which will draft res
olution against government by injunc-
ton. There is a large delegation in
attendance from Stark county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16

The official count of the recent cleo
ton of the Grand Council Improv ed
Order of Red Men has been completed
and shows that J. p. Williams, of Can
ton, has been elected grand senior
sycamore, second highest Office within
the gift of the order.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
Crop Bulletin,

Week ending April 81, 1908.
The past week was cool and cloudy,
with light rainfall. At the central
station the daily temperature was five
degrees below normal, which was
about the average deficiency for the
state. Light to heavy frosts, with
some ice, were observed on several
mornings, and traces of snow were re-
ported at a number of stations on the
18th. The extent of damage to fruit
can not be ascertained at this time,
but it is probably not heavy.
The general conditions for farm
work have been somewhat better than
during the preceding week. The soil
is slowly drying, though there is still
great excess of moisture in fiat and
undrained fields, some of which are
not likely to be seeded or planted this
season. Seeding of small grain is
practically completed, except in por-
tons of the north central and north
east districts. Early seeded fields
generally show a good stand, though
the growth has been retarded by cold
weather.
Wherever the land is sufficiently dry
blowing for corn has been vigorously
pushed. In a few favored localities
in the west and southwest planting
has been begun. Reports indicate
that the soil is generally heavy, and
more than the usual amount of labor
is required to put it in good filth for
planting. With the restoration of
normal weather conditions the crop
outlook will be good.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
School Notes

Those who were suspended for
week came back into school Monday.
Prof. Hooker ought to receive
vote of thanks from the Columbian
club for his lectures on the different
numbers of the lecture course. His
advertising has made high school pu-
pills appreciate high grade entertain
ments.
A Physicists studied the telephone
Friday and Monday, Prof. Hooker
teaching.
Messrs. McKarahan and Graham of
the Board visited school Tuesday.
Let others come. That is the only
way to find out what the school is do
ing. The pupils would like to have
the whole Board visit them.
Preparations are going forward for
Commencement. Invitation cards have
been ordered.
There was Mothers meeting We'd
nesday afternoon.
The A Latins picnicked at Oakfield
FRIDAY
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

A terrible hail storm caused twenty
four head of fine horses belonging TO
S. X. Koehler, of Winterset, Iowa, to
run through wire fence. Mr.. Koch
Ter had a supply of Scarless Liniment
and used it freely. The result was,
not horse was blemished. Guarran-
teed. For sale by all druggists and
country stores.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

Another big railroad scare is prom
ised this section of the country ere
many moons roll by, II reports be
true, which say that the G. r. l. q 2.
will straighten their track through to
the Bluffs, missing many of the lesser
important towns and leaving them
without road. Engineers are now
working west from Des Moines on the
new survey. They are keeping to the
higher grades and are successfully
avoiding most of older towns. The
present route of survey IL continued
will strike half mile south OF Earl
ham, mile or more south OF Dexter
and about hit the south corporation
line of Stuart. With their increased
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

Mott gained from Audubon, Greeley,
Lincoln, Sharon and Viola, receiving
IL, Lovelace "a, Edwards Is. On the
formal BRENNAN gained two in Au-
dubon, lost one in Hamlin and two in
Melville, receiving "a to Vermilya 81.
On the formal Anderson gained in
Audubon, Greeley, Lincoln and Mel
vile, losing one in Sharon and re-
ceiving "a to % for Davis and Il for
Carper. On the formal Darlaud with
drew and Farquhar received "A, Miss
Stearns q, Lancelot 10. On the for
NAL Hoegh received 70 and Essington
80.
BY motion of II. l.. Wissler, Hon.
Asmus Boysen was UNANIMOUSLY Civ
en- the privilege of selecting the dele
CATION to the senatorial con-
vention. The following were selected
delegates to the'senatorial convention:
FL. l.. Wissler, f. NJ. Leet, Ben Simp-
son, N. p. Hoegh, S. G. Handles, John
Weighton, Fred Reynolds and John
Lovelace.
Following are the names of the dele
gates to the state convention as Sc
lected by a committee from each town.
ship and adopted by the convention:
A. Boysen, w. G. Elliott, j. Essing-
ton, L. NJ. Estes, Fred Blume, Frank
Miller, w. X. Copeland and John
Hay.
Following is the county central COM
mittee for the coming year: j. C.
Rose. G. NJ. Ross, ]. A. Graves, ].
c. Newton, Fred Reynolds, George
Scott, A. G. Forsbeck, H. w. Wilson,
j. H. Maharg, Niels p. Hoegh, NJ. N.
Esbeck and A. Anderson. The COM
mittee met later and elected A. F.
Greenwaldt chairman.
NOTES.
The report of the committee on the
primary system, which report was laid
over until this year, was taken up and
by call of townships the report was
adopted by a vote of about two to one.
The committee that prepared the rules,
G. w. Cosson and W. c. Elliott, was
continued to make any necessary
changes to make the rules applicable.
We will republish these soon.
John Lovelace generously moved to
make Mr.. Motifs nomination unani-
nous, congratulating his opponent and
proffering his support. The same act
ion was taken by the candidates on the
other offices.
John Weighton's speech in opposit-
ion to releasing Leroy delegates from
their instructions, was good one.
His reply to O'Connell's Interruptions
and his criticism of O'Connell's act
ions was enjoyed by most of the con-
vention. Mr.. Weighton did his job
artistically and kept an even temper.
Mr.. Copeland had rather trying
place for few minutes, but his decis-
ions were fair. He is good parlia-
mentarian. The convention never had
better secretaries than Shelley and
Esbeck.
The ticket was the evident choice of
Audubon county republicans. While
there is disappointment on the part of
defeated candidates and of their
friends, there is no indication but
that nearly all republicans will fall in
line. 1t is generally accepted that the
nominees have been competent and
honest officials. There is no doubt of
their reelection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

Allison Relief Corps, of Audubon,
celebrated the Slst anniversary of
Gen. Grants birth in the |. 0. o. +.
hall Tuesday afternoon. A program
was carried out by several different
members by reading sketches of Gen.
Grants life and by splendid talks by
Mayor Nash and Mrs. Hurd, also
short sketches on the battle of Shiloh
by ]. w. B. Cole. To cap the climax
Mrs. Dietrich came in the hall with a
Company of boys with guns and girls
with flags. The boys gave an exhibit
ton drill in marching and firing. The
girls drilled with flags and marched.
They sang several old war songs. The
The ladies wish to return thanks to
Mrs. Dietrich for her splendid work
and her kindness in helping them out
so nicely with the program. They also
wish to thank Mayor Nash and Mrs.
Hurd for their presence and help in
making this meeting a success and
the little boys and girls for their good
work. Come again, children. -
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30
JBoN, IOWA, THURSDAY, APRIL 80, 1903

traffic, their mammoth engines and fast
running, the advantages of straight
track is obvious. None of these
these things were considered or even
thought of in early railroading. -Dex-
ter Sentinel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-04-30

DR.. Jackson left Monday for New
Orleans where he goes to attend a
meeting of the American Medical AS
sociation. He will visit at Galveston,
Mobile and several other southern
points before returning.