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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
Concerning Landslides.

There may or may not be politi-
cal landslide this year. 1t is too early
to tell much about the situation next
November, anyway, and besides land
slides rarely give any warning that
they are about to move. This much
may be confidently affirmed, how
ever. So far as the shrewdest politi-
clans could see, there was no probable
ity of a political revolution that should
begin in 1890 and become complete in
1892.
In taking a backward glance we
find that in September of the year
1890 Thomas B. Reed was returned
from Maine where he had been re-
elected, satisfied that the verdict of
the country at large would be in ac-
cordance with that of his own state on
the record of the first session Of the
Fifty-irst congress. He as speaker had
reformed the rules of the house, and
Mr.. Mckinley as chairman of the ways
and means committee had revised the
tariff. The result was the other way,
and was as much of a surprise to the
Democrats as to him. The Democrats
carried the house by over one hundred
majority.
In 1892 there was no sign of the
landslide that restored Mr.. Cleveland
to Office. His managers fought as
though for their lives. They conceded
all of Tammany's demands in New
York, regarding New York as essen
tial to success. They traded with the
Populists in the west on ths populists
own terms. Mr.. Bryan has told the
story Of how he supported General
Weaver. the Populist candidate for
president, on the advice of the Demo-
cratic national committee, whose object
it was to defeat the Republicans in
Nebraska. And yet as matters turned
out Mr.. Cleveland had an easy road to
victory. II his friends had only known
it they could have gotten along with
out Tammany and without the Pop
ulists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The public would like to know a
little more about that teachers en-
ployment bureau conducted in the
vicinity of School Examiner Welker's
Office. His desire to keep down publi-
city of the notice of school examina-
tions has of course no connection with
the matter, but the co-incident may
The Wabash system owned by the
Goulds, has bought the Pittsburg West
Side Belt Line for the small sum of
ten million dollars. From the old
Connotton Valley, the road running
south from Canton has evolved into
one of the greatest systems in the
country. Canton is we'll fixed, being
on the Wabash, Pennsylvania and b.
& o. lines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
he Springfield Republican says:

the Springfield Republican says:
"rhe price demanded by the trust
of home railroad is $2S, which II is
enabled to impose by reason Of GUS
toms duty on steel rails of $7.S4 ton.
That tariff just about measures the
difference between the price charged
on outside railroad and the home mar.
ket price. To tax home industry
1884 ton, or a third more than a
competing foreign industry, by virtue
of the tariff is what nowadays passes
under the name of protection to homo
industry If this duty we're swept
away, the monopoly fangs of the steel
trust would be pulled out; it could
charge home railroads only about what
ii is charging foreign, and it can aS.
ford to make rails at 500 ton for
home roads as we'll as for foreign
roads,"
The Canadian "anti-dumping" law
If it can be enforced will work like
this: Suppose the regular Canadian
duty on steel rails is $500 a ton, and
that the price paid by the Canadian
Pacific road for these rails is $4,000
a ton. Then the extra duty will be
$3.50 and the total customs tax OH
this importation would be $3.50 ton,
bringing the price of the rails to the
Canadian Pacific up to $275O a ton or
nearly what the American roads have
to pay. Thus under the present anti
dumping act of the Canadian govern
ment, the Canadian Pacific will lose
to that government all the advantage
over American railroads which an
American steel trust would give to 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
An Inspector is Needed.

Alliance Review: Canton is about
to pass an ordinance providing for an
inspector of electric wiring This is
question that will sooner or later
force itself upon all cities. An in
spector is needed in Alliance. Our
lives and property are in constant dan
ger from defective wiring and the
city's water mains and private water
pipes are damaged to the extent of
thousands of dollars each year by
electrolysis that could be avoided
we're proper inspection and regula-
tions provided. Through defective wir.
ing insurance rates are increased, not
only for those who are guilty of the
defective construction, but for the
innocent as well. This is an impor-
tant and serious problem, and should
receive the prompt attention OF our
city authorities for the maze Of wiring
and the ratio of danger is constantly
increasing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
An Anti-Dumping Law.

The Canadian government is trying
to put into effect an "anti,dumping"
measure which provides that a duti-
able artice imported and sold in Can.
ada at price lower than that which
prevails in the market of the exporting
country shall pay an additional duty
not more than half the regular duty
and not less than the difference be-
tween the regular and the dump,
ing price of the article in question.
This new law appears to have been
specially designed to meet such a sit
uation as is indicated by the recent
statement in New York Republican
newspaper that the United States Steel
corporation has just sold 10000 tons
of rails to the Canadian Pacific rail.
road "at the regular export price which
Is believed TO be between $40 and s21
ton." OF this interesting news item
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
ORATORY.
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violence all attempts to evict them.
Catholic priests of the Roman and
Greek churches and Protestant minis
ters addressed the strikers. The cler-
gymen counselled moderation and pa
tience and reminded the strikers that
the prophecy of the scriptures is that
the poor shall always be with men"
Mass meetings of strikers and meet
ings Of the local organizations were
held
The day was remarkable because of
the absence of single act Of yio-
lence from sunrise to dark. Many
non union men entered the yards un-
molested. The police of three sta
tions held themselves in readiness but
not call was made for patrol wagon
throughout the day. The strike break
ers promenaded about the yards, play
ed baseball, craps and other games,
wrestled and boxed and ate watermel-
ons by the carload. A few disturbances
in the yards enclosure were suppressed
by the private police.
Efforts were made up to a late hour
to influence the vote of the switch
men. The latter organization held a
night meeting to determine whether
to go out on sympathetic strike.
Their leaders opposed such action but
the butchers demanded referendum
vote OF the members to decide.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The strike is still on in Chicago
and Canton is still eating cheap meat
The only ones that are hungry are the
families Of the strikers. A year or two
ago the idea prevailed that the coun-
try was dependent upon the big Chi
cago concerns for the meat supply
but it has been demonstrated that they
are not a necessity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The city authorities of New York
have issued an order directing the re-
moval of any employees that gamble
or visit gambling rooms, claiming that
such men cannot be trusted. 1t might
be we'll for the members of the Canton
board of public service tC inquire if
any of Canton's employees indulge in
such practices, and if it is found that
there are, deal with them as the New
York authorities have done. 1t is
said that city employe is really run.
ming one of the gambling rooms of
guished by the loudness Of his criti-
cisms of the Morning News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

Canton business men are devising
ways and means to capture as large a
portion as possible of the trade of the
surrounding country. A grain elevator
and electric line excursions are means
to this end. Alliance merchants should
not be caught mapping. Alliance is
the center of a most populous and
prosperous district and our stores and
trade facilities here are par excel
lence. Let us guard our business in
terests, gentlemen.-Allianc Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

There are reports that the govern
ment reports relating to the condition
OF the cotton crop are being sent out
to spectators before they get out to
the general public. The officials OF
course deny the charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
Men VIII be BOYS.

In the excitement of lively exercise
like boatracing or ball-playing, they
will strain their muscles and go home
limping and sore. Then they are glad
they have Perry Davis Painkiller on
hand to soothe the quivering nerves; to
penetrate the muscles with warmth and
healing power II has relieved the pain
of two generations of Americans. Large
bottles 26 and 80 centss
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
boys here to throw them away on
blow out that would do no good.

The Japs attacked the Russians in
their chosen position and according to
reports have whipped them in a most
desperate battle. Such fighting has
never been seen in that section of the
world.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The campaign in Ohio is rather slow
In warming up. There does not seem
to be much enthusiasm among the Re,
publicans.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

If the manufacturers of iron and
steel want to stimulate trade and keep
the men busily employed they might
try the plan of selling goods at a fair
margin. Then people would buy and
build.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

1t looks as though the next few
years would inaugurate the cement
age" AS other building material be-
comes scarce all sorts of structures are
made of cement, including everything
from a house to front yard step.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

OF all the Republican cities in the
state OF Ohio, Warren was the only
one to ask for the opening of the Re-
publican campaign. Canton Republi-
cans talked little about it week
or two ago, but when they came to
counting the cost they gave it up. The
spoils Of Office are too dear to the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

1t is not much wonder that some of
the European countries are a little
nervous over the strength shown by
the Japanese in war. 1t would be a
good thing to turn them loose on the
Turks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

Wheat is again losing in strength.
These variations are due to the spec
ulators who rush to extremes at every
crop report.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

While the fight is two years away,
there is lot of wire pulling on the
question as to who will succeed Con-
gresham Kennedy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

Cleveland papers are demanding that
the automobile scorchers be sent to
jail. A fine seems to have no effec;
upon some of them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

There is only one thing that keeps
the mass of Republicans in line, and
that is the hopes that each one enter.
tains of some day getting an office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The Russian report of the battle OF
Liao-YaDg was that the Japs carried
every position.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
JUST few among the more important
pieces received in the numerous ship
ments of the past week are =

A small sized Turkish Rocker
upholstered in dark green
Roan-skin and mounted on
the famous Harrington"
springs--$37.5O.
Leather Couches including
Harrington" spring mount
ings and others-S34. 90 to
$1,000.
"A Acknowledgement,
golden oak finish, deep and
most luxurious springs, hair
filled body, upholstered in
plain green denim-a Day.
export of which we have
sold several to critical buy
ers- $4,000.
Hall Racks in both the Golden
and Weathered Oak finishes
sizes to fit almost any
space, narrow or wide
-$5.75 to $3.50.
"A Hall seat with chest, Mission
design finished Weathered
width 40 inches-framed
mirror to match-sold sep
arately or as a set-seat
$500; Mirror $1,000.
Furniture Dept. entire Sd floor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

Did some one say that there was a
presidential campaign on? One would
hardly think it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The Republic steel mill of Youngs-
town has been ordered closed. 1t is
reported that the trust has absorbed it
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

There are a lot of Republicans in
Stark county that are ready to buck the
bosses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

The school book problem will be one
to worry parents for the next week or
two.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
For Coroner,
DIR. L. Z. CASEY.

Iron prices are going down, wheat
prices going up. That is as it should
be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
THE MILLER COMPANY ==========
cuIDT UJAIcT DnVEC JUST IN
OHM VAlOl DVALO SATURDAY

DlFFERENT in stye-cheaper than those adver-
- tsed Friday. Uphosterings of Mating and Imitation
Spanish leather:
In China Mattng
Io inches high, 28 inches wde-S3.5o
IS inches high, 81 inches wde-S4. 50
I9 inches high, 80 inches wde-S5.so
In Leatherette:
Id inches high, "a inches wdeS2.75
Io inches high, 28 inches wde-S375
IS inches high, 81 inches wde--S475
10 inches high, 80 inches wde-S575
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
DAILY NEws-DEMoCRAT.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

n,o..- DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For President,
a ,...- ALTON B. PARKER.
.. .... Vice President.
HENRY G. DAVIS.
Secretary of State,
A. p. SANDLES,
Ottawa County.
Tel. Supreme Court Judge,
-a. PHILIP RENNER,
.... OF Hamilton County.
... Clerk Supreme Court,
..--. PETER MAHAFFEY,
.... OF Guernsey County.
,. Dairy and Food Commissioner,
...... QUINTIN M. GRAvATT,
a...... OF Wayne County.
Board Public Works,
w. L. FERGUSON,
OF Clark County.
Circuit Judge,
r. M. VOORHEES,.
Congressman,
J. II. FOLEY.
For Auditor
JACOB H. KAUFMAN.
Clerk Of Courts,
E. w. DIEHL.
For Commissioner.
CHRISTIAN GRADER.
For County Surveyor,
o. w. HOLL.
For Infirmary Director,
CHARLES ]. GULLING.
For Coroner,
DIR. L. z. CASEY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

A fine Turkish Couch-flat, "a
inches wide, 80 inches long;
frame Of solid Mahogany, a
wealth Of the softest springs
hair filled body.plain green
denim upholstered Ito be
used with a couch cover)--a
most luxurious piece Of
goods-S33.O0.
Reed Rockers and Chairs-for
adults and children-the
large Rockers finished in
Golden and Weathered
stains that don't show dust
so easily-strong frames
in fact the famous Hey
wood" reed goods which
means high class $3.50 to
$24.OO.
Children's Reed Rockers
SI.75 to $3.50.
China Closets in the Golden
Oaks, neat in design, rich
in values-s17.50, SIS, 500,
s22.5O, $25, $26, $2S and up to
$65.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06
SOME EXCEPTIONAL FOUR PANEL SCREENS

EXCEPTIONAL in beauty, exceptional in low price.
II We have screens of course in one, two three and
four panels from 4oc to S2ooobu mention only two
from among received Saturday:
Four panels five feet high, Golden Oak frame, plain
green denim filed. top panels 6xlS inches with wooden
ribbons of Weathered and red interviewer only $3.50.
Four panel, feet 6 inches high Weathered Oak
frame Mission pattern French bulap filled, with 12x1S
inch presenting artistcaly worked out Holland
Dutch scenes in pyo-etchng and natural coors$I5.O0.
EALL stocks of Carpets, Rugs, Curtains,
etc., etc. are arriving fast in this depart
ment, too. In fact our asSortments are very
complete.
Carpet Departmental floor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

WITH the collection of new Bedroom Suites now shown
w here we can certainly please all tastes. There
wenty-three different patterns in the polished quartered
Oaks, the Mahoganes and the Bds.eye maplesbureaus
with square mirrors oval mirrors, upright and pattern mir
ors; beds fancy or absolutely plain and with without
oloot There suites at all of the following prices and
in some several styles at price-S2o S23 S24
S25, S285o $780, S32.5o S35 $780, $40 S42, S42. 50,
S45, $50, $3.50 500, sos, SI2o, SIPS and $780,
For these suites we have Mattresses from $3.50 to
$500; bedsprings from $l.5O to S7.5O-and a
boxsprng for $I6.5O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-06

Dairy and Food Commissioner,
QUINTIN M. GRAVATT,
OF Wayne County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
PLACES WHEAT CROP AT
583.OOO.OOO BUSHELS
Statistician LisIe's Estimate Greater
Than Any Others BY
Fifty Million.

New York, Aug. -Statisticlan
Lisle of the Produce Exchange yes
terday estimated this years wheat
crop a 583 900. 900 bushels. This esti
mate is about 5O,OOOOOO bushels above
those sent out by the experts who have
caused the wild market at Chicago.
Years OF experience have taught
me-" said Mr.. Lisle. that it takes an
average of six bushels of wheat for
every man. woman and child in the
United States-cOunting seed for the
next crop. This means that we will
consume 4SO,00O,O0 bushels, leaving
at least 100 OOOO,OOO for export.
"As bearing on the price of wheat.
you must keep in mind what the whole
world has produced in the last two
years previous. The world has not
eaten that increase, and il is stored
somewhere and will be attracted to
the market by the high prices prevail
ing. Statistics say wheat Is too high"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
FINANCIALLY INVOLVED
Petition Filed to Force Into Bank
ruptcy Man Who Has Large
Amount of its Funds.

Washington. Aug. 24.-The Second
National Bank, the National bank of
Washington and the National Metro
politan bank have filed point petition
in the supreme court of the District
of Columbia, asking that Thomas f.
Waggaman, a real estate dealer, sup
posed to be a millionaire, be declared
a bankrupt. These proceedings were
precipitated by the announcement
that Mr.. Waggaman had made a deed
of trust for $S7G,116.96 to secure the
Catholic University of America, of
which he is treasurer. for promissory
notes soon TO mature. This was ad-
ditional security for the money ad-
vanced Mr.. Waggaman for investment
for the university.
The banks will ask that the deed of
trust be set aside. They probably will
ask also to have set aside a deed
executed in 1898, but recorded only
Monday, conveying to DR.. Daniel B.
Clarke. father of Mr.. Waggaman's first
wife. his office building at 917 F
street. and his residence property for
$4,000. The banks. it is said, hold
paper of Mr. Waggaman's to the
amount of over $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
FEWER PUBLIC LANDS SOLD
Records of the Public Land Office
Show Decrease for Year.

Washington. Aug. 24.-The records
of the public land office for the fiscal
year ended June /, 1904, just COM
pleted show 11,24S,S92 acres of public
lands were disposed of during the year
compared with 22.G5O,92S last year.
The total cash received for these lands
was $S.795, 1893, compared with So,
557,G1S last year. The number of en-
tries were 172,S57. The figures indi-
cate. according tC the officials OF the
land office, that the public land boom
of last year, was the record year for
Last year, was the record year for
90 years, and the present is the next
highest on the number of acres dis
posed of by the government. The
lands were taken mp in "a states and
four territories. North Dakota led in
the number of acres and Oregon in
the amount of cash received. In North
Dakota. 1855 acres were disposed
of. the money received for the same
being $1,234,21S. In Oregon 1.170.G55
acres were taken up and s1,442.57G
received for the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
PARKER APPROVES OF
PLANS FOR CAMPAIGN
mittee Harmony in
New York.

Esopus. Aug. 24.-Plans for the nat
ionaI campaign were laid before Judge
Parker by Delaney Nicoll of New
York. vice chairman of the democratic
national committee. Judge Parker ap-
proved everything that has been done
and all that the committee has in con
temptation. He was enthusiastic over
the campaign work. The report car
Tied To ROsemount by Mr.. Nicoll in
dicated the close of the Murphy-Mc-
Carren feud In Greater New York. He
said that the appointment of Victor
i. Bowling as a member of the state
executive committee and the head of
Il bureau of organization which will
have charge of the city campaign is
satisfactory TO Charles F. Murphy.
leader OF Tammany Hall who will do
his utmost for the success of the ma
tional ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
MILITIA TO PROBE LYNCHING
georgia Governor Orders Inquiry Into
Conduct of Soldiers.

Atlanta. Ga, Aug. 24.-After con-
ference with Adjt. Gen. Sampson, Gov.
Joseph NJ. Terrell has appointed
court of inquiry to investigate the
conduct of the soldiers from whom the
mob at StatesbOro took the two ne
groes and lynched them. The court
is To be composed Of five cOlOnels ana
captains in the state militia. Gov.
TerriIl issued a statement in which
he condemned the lynching and said
he would request the authorities and
the court at Statesboro to make every
effort TO bring the lynchers to justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
TO SAFEGUARD THE
GRADE CROSSING
Illinois Railroad Commission Orders
all Steam and Trolley Companies
to Appear for Hearing.

Springfield, H., Aug. 24-The rail-
road and warehouse commission has
issued a circular to all steam. inter
urban and street railway companies in
Illinois ordering them to appear be-
fore the commission at the regular
meeting to be held at Springfield Sept.
6. and Chicago Sept. s. and show cause
why all unprotected grade crossings
with steam and electric roads should
not be provided with interlocking de-
vices. 1t is stated in the letter that
the order is called out by the num-
Der of grade crossing accidents that
have occurred recently. and to the end
that the travelling public may be pro-
vided with a maximum amount of pro-
lection under existing physical condi-
tiOns. The question as to whether the
railroad and warehouse commission
has Jurisdiction over electric lines is
involved in the action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-24
"JUST TO SEE THEM BURN
camanche, Iowa Children Set Fire to
Neighbor's House and Barns.

Johnnie Lutts. aged s, and his Sis
ter. Ella Lutts. aged II, the son and
daughter of John Lutts of Camanche,
Iowa, were arraigned before a police
justice at Clinton yesterday afternoon,
on the charge of arson. A year ago a
neighbOr's house was burned to the
ground, with all of its contents, while
the members of the family were away
The origin of the fire at the time was
n mystery, which could not be fathOm-
ed. On the 18th day of June of this
year the same mans barn and sheds
took fire, and were destroyed. Sus-
piciOn pointed to the Lutts children,
who had been seen about the premises.
They strenuOusly denied having had
anything to do with the fires.
Yesterday afternoon, however, in re-
sponse to the questions of the police
judge. little Johnny Lutts stated that
he and his sister burned down the
house year ago. after breaking into
the place and stealing a watch, clock
and some other articles, which they
concealed. He also acknowledged
having set fire to the barns in June
The boy stated that they fired the
buildings "just to see them burn