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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

terrible marine disaster occurred Sat.
urday afternoon of Cape Palos, Spain,
when the Italian steamship sirio, from Genoa
for Barcelona Cadiz, Monievjdeo and Buenos
Ayres. with about 500 persons on board,
was wrecked of HormigAs island and 500
emigrants, most OF them Italians and Span
iards, were drowned The captain Of the
steamer was first thought 10 have committed
suicide but later he was found among the
rescued. The bishop Of Sac Pablo. Brazil, was
lost while blessing the passengers The arch.
bishop Of Sac Pedro was saved. The re-
mainder Of the passengers and officers were
rescued by means Of boats sent TO them from
the shore. The steamer had 665 passengers on
board and that her crew numbered l27 men.
The Sirio had $40 passengers when leaving
Genoa but additional Spanish passengers
were taken on board At Barcelona. whore
the vessel touched few hours before the
disaster.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

The success Of the convention is due
in large measure to the work done by
the local board of trade. That its OH
GERS are on the alert was shown by the
prompt action of Messrs. Robbins and
Fox in securing Col Winston Churchill
10 speak at the afternoon session. Col
Churchill came to Brattleboro on the
afternoon train Tuesday, intending TO
90 directly 10 Hinsdale, \. H., where
he was booked for a campaign speech
in the evening. But he couldn I escape
the board of trade officials, who met
him at the local station and induced
him to contribute something toward
the success of the gathering in which
they were interested.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

Fire which broke ont Friday morning in
the international exposition at Milan did
extensive damage The sections devoted to
the decorative arts of Italy and Hungary
were totally destroyed, as also was the pa
vilion in which were installed the exhibits
Of Italian and Hungarian architecture The
damage is estimated from 100000 to
SO, 100000, Several fremen and earabneers
were injured. The city was greatly excited
and vast crowds collected about the expo
sition. The fremen, however, succeeded in
saving all except the Italian and Hungarian
sections, though dangerous sparks fell on
the German, Persian, Turkish and Chinese
sections.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

Col. Churchill certainly is not an ora
tor vet he impresses one at once with
sincerity of purpose. His address at
Hinsdale Tuesday evening, while weak
from rhetorical standpoint, carried
with il the feeling that the speaker
was not only honest in his statement of
facts but honest in his reasons for be
ing in the fight Bucking the political
machine in New Hampshire is fully as
hard work as it is in Vermont but if a
worthy cause and a sincere leader
count for anything Col Churchill will
give the other gubernatorial candidates
in New Hampshire long run for their
money.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

Said a former resident of Vermont
the other day: ''If you want good
example of your states 'up-to-date
ness under the present administration
inquire into the way the insurance com
mission does business. A friend of
mine recently had occasion to come tc
Vermont to investigate certain insur-
ance matters. Naturally he went to
Montpelier, thinking the commission S
office would be there. He was told,
however. that Mr. Fleetwood. one OF
the commissioners, lived in Morrisville
so TO Morrisville my friend went, ours
ing inwardly at such an arrangement.
At Morrisville Mr.. Fleetwood informed
my friend that the facts he wished to
ascertain We're in charge of Mr.. Ba-
con. the other commissioner. whose
home was in White River Junction.
IN afraid my friend did not confine
himself to inward eursing when he was
obliged to 90 from Morrisville to White
River Junction. 1t took him over two
days to get the information which
ought to have been his after brief
stay at the capital. y
The Meddler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

Adyices received in Washington from
Berlin call attention 70 a new phase
OF the tariff situation in Germany,
which has been foreseen for some
time here, but which it had been hoped
might be STAYED off at least until the reas.
sembling Of congress. II appears that Ger.
many is determined 10 place an interpreta-
ton upon the agreement Of last spring,
whereby this country were to be given the
advantage OF the most favored nation clause.
with duties on q par with those mentioned
in the treaties with Austria, Hungary, Italy,
Switzerland and Belgium, Roumania, Russia
and servia, which will prevent the United
States from taking advantage Of any fur
Their reductions that may follow from ex-
tension Of trade agreements to other eoun.
tries, notwithstanding the countries men
toned may come in Hereunder and get the
advantage Of lower rates granted in such
additional countries by virtue Of the most
favored nation clause in the treaties between
them and Germany.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

| With deficit in its accounts Of close to
81, 900. 900 and with the whereabouts Of
two Of its chief officers unknown 10 the au-
ihorities the Milwaukee Avenue state bank
one Of the largest outlying banks Of Chi
cago, was closed Monday by State Bank Ex-
aminer c. c. Jones. The failure was re.
sponsible for the death of one OF the de.
positors and led 70 the suicide Of another
man who a month ago had placed the earn
ings Of lifetime in the institution In the
excitement following the announcement Of
the failure, ]. G. Wiser, an officer Of the
Royal league, who had deposit in the
bank funds Of that organization, fell dead,
Henry Koepke, a grocer on hearing that
the bank had suspended payment went to
the rear of the store and shot himself. He
died few minutes later. The bank had
deposits amounting to about 100000 and
loans and credits to about the same amount.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

In spite Of Japanese official denisls, it il
learned in Washington that critical con
dition of things exists in the far east be
cause Of Japans evident determination to
let her merchants get long lead ever the
rest OF the world in Manchuria. American
merchants and manufacturers are complain
ing bitterly to the state department Of the
distractions which Japan is offering to the
establishment Of Chinese custom houses in
ports which control the Manehurian trade.
1t is charged that under the excuse Of mill
tary exigency, Japanese officials are pre-
venting the entrance Of American goods into
Manehuria, while Japanese merchants are
afforded opportunity to get their wares into
the country duty free The complaints are
becoming SO formidable that it is impossible
for them to escape close government atten-
ton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

However, the Good Roads conven'
ton. was great success and its results
ought to appear in an improvement OF
the highways throughout the county
The methods which the officers of the
association advance are not mere theo'
ries; but are founded ON practical expe-
rience and ought to be adopted by the
state ut least so far as they apply to
local conditions: The interest which
the people of the county have shown in
the movement proves that they realize
the lack Of good roads Mt present, and
the resolutions which the convention
adopted demonstrate that the assoeia'
ton favors the beginning of improve
ments along the proper lines.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
THE MEDDLER,
"yMe coat ms yon PIT i" en-

It's ms hard TO keep some politicians
from talking politics as II is TO Keep
flies away from molasses'barrel, ana
The Meddler is regretfully obliged 10
place Congressman Haskins in that
category. Despite the fact that he was
cautioned about keeping politics out OF
any remarks he might make at the
Good Roads convention Congressman
Haskins took advantage of what ne
thought was a good opportunity for q
rap al Clements highway plank ana
thereby did exactly what he was asked
not TO do. The Meddler has nothing
but respect for Congressman Haskins ;
ability along certain lines; he IS frank
and apparently believes in saying Just
what he thinks. But his judgment on
what is polite seems about on Q par
with his Judgment on what is politics
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10
THE WEEK IN THE WORLD
Great Events and Movements Which Are
Making History.

In view Of the recent law Of congress
permitting the use Of alcohol in the arts
and industries free OF tax, the bureau OF
manufactures Of the department of com.
merce and labor has collated number OF
reports OF United States consular agents on
the subject Of denaturing processes, from
which il appears that similar law y In
operation In Italy, France, Germany, Cuba,
Belgium and other countries. Each OF the
countries named has its own particular pro-
cess OF denaturizaton. OF particular inter
est is the report OF Consul General Robert i.
skinner OF Marseilles who says that the
last word in regard 70 the industrial uses
~ alcohol has not yet been said, nor does
he anticipate that American expectations IN
regard to the general practeabiliiy OF this
fuel as motive force are going TO be al
once realized. So imperfect does the French
government regard the methods now In use
for rendering alcohol unht for consumption
or Of utilizing Il as an illuminant that prizes
have been offered TO the person offering the
most advantageous ideas ON the subject.
Nevertheless, the reports in the aggregate
recognize the possibility Of denaiured alec
hol based on the trials already given u
abroad.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-10

What is regarded as one Of the most inn
portant deals that has taken place In the
biiuminous coal district in recent years Is
the reported merger Of several big concerns
under the name Of the Pennsylvania, Beach
Creek 4 Eastern Coal company, with eapi'
tai Of Ss,00O,0OO. II is stated on apparent
y good authority that negotiations have been
completed whereby this new corporation has
acquired by a 300 years lease all the prop,
erty and business Of the Pennsylvania Coal
Coke company Beach Creek Coal Coke
company, Webster Coal & Coke company
North River Coal Wharf company, and a
number Of electric light and water com
panies, controlled By the old companies
Details in regard to the financing Of the new
corporation have not been announced 1t Is
claimed that the new company will control
approximately l25,0O0 acres Of coal lands
containing something like 100000 600 tons
Of coal, with "a going coal mines, more than
1000 coke ovens, 1000 private railroad
cars, extensive docks at Port Liberty, n. j.,
and the business already established in dis.
tributing coal throughout Pennsylvania, New
York New Jersey and New England.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

Pursuant to an order of the Probate Court
OF Stark county, Ohio, and to me directed, |
VIII offer at public sale on the premises on
Saturday, september l, 1906 at 10 o'clock a.
m, the following described real estate, to-
wit: Lot n o. 29i In the city OF Canton, Stark
county, Ohio, being located between the
wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad and Orch
ard street, and extending from East Fifth
street TO East Fourth street a distance of
two hundred feet with a frontage of stxty-
ak feet on each street.
Said real estate being capable of sub-diyi-
sions, Will also be offered for sale in parts as
follows:
Subdivision No. l being the northwest
quarter of said lot, 33X100 It.
Subdivision No. being the northeast
quarter of said lot, 33xI00 IT.
Sub division No. being the southeast
quarter of said lot, 93xlO0 It.
subdivision No. 4 being the southwest
quarter of said lot 3SxlO0 It,
said property Is appraised as a whole at
e2oO0.OO, and said subdivisions are each ap-
praised at S625.00. said premises will be sold
either as a whole or in parts as Will be FOR
the best interest OF said estate, but no pa ut
will be sold unless the whole property is
sold.
Terms one-third cash on day OF sale, ONE
third in one year and one-third In two wears
from day OF sale; deferred payments TO bea ?
interest from day of sale at the rate of per
cent per annum, payable annually, and be
secured by mortgage on said premises
ED. L. SMITH,
Administrator, with the viii annexed.
OF Michael Drissel, deceased.
July 80, Aug 6, lS, D.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
City Life ls Longer.

1t has been shown by statistics that
the average duration of human life
has increased in Chicago 129 per cent
in the last SO years. The health de-
partment of that city took as the basis
Of it's computation the mean ages of
the citys people at death. 1t divided
the aggregate of the ages Of decedents
in 1855 by their number, giving the
mean age Of those wha died there that
year. By the same process the mean
age of those who died last year was
found to be 129 per cent greater than
that of those who died in 1856.
Hence the department concludes that
the average duration of life in Chi
cago has increased to that extent.
1t will readily be seen that this
method of calculation is open to some
objections. 1t would not, of course, be
safe to aver that the average citizen
lives more than twice as long as he
did in Chicago so years ago. 1t is
true, however, that the average expec-
tation of life has increased, not only
in Chicago, but in all parts of the
civilized world. The time has gone
by when a man was old at so, aged at
60 and decrepit, If he survived, at TO-
The women of the rural districts at
least went into caps at 80 and were
thereafter considered old; now they
eschew caps at rs and 80 and are
spoken OF. as elderly"
The average length Of life of the
people of urban communities is in
creasing in all parts Of the civilized
telephone lines and rural free de-
livery the suburban reaches out into
the rural, the same increase In aver
age longevity is noted. People may
wear out in these days, but they no
longer rust out, and man being, as
William Allen White expresses it, n
tough beast" does not wear out
early when the pressure upon his
energies is equalized The man in the
rut rusts out and no rut is deep
enough to keep modern energy in
fatal bounds.
Formerly large cities were not self
supporting in a vital sense. That is
to say, their deaths outnumbered their
births. Improved sanitation has
greatly reduced the percentages of
mortality and race suicide" has not
affected the birth rate adversely
alarmists to the contrary notwith,
standing. The time is coming when
the city will be no less healthy than
the country. The main difference now,
in fact, is that it Is possible to be
healthy in the country without Civ
ing much thought to It. while the only
chance for healthy conditions in the
city is through the strict observance
of sanitary laws.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14

Special to Morning News.
Massillon, o., Aug. 12.-George
schmick, one of the Canton Central
league twirlers, pitched wonderful ball
against the Washington National
league team here this afternoon, let
ting them down with six hits. Had
1t not been for errors behind him
he would in all probability have won
his game. Seven errors we're made
by the locals, while the visitors made
but one. winning by the score of 8
to 1.
Long Tom Hughes, Washington's
crack pitcher, twirled against
Schmick, allowing tie locals but four
bingles. The National leaeuers used
their regular team with the exception
of Lave Cross, who has been out Of
the game for couple of weeks with
wrenched knee. Mill, who covered
the sack in his absence. had his fin
ger split today anu Manager Jake
Etahl has signed Warren Shanabrueh,
manager of the laundry department at
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14

FOR SALES viii buy a good
break-cart. $40 will buy good steel
tire top buggy. $25 will buy good rub
Der tire stick seat road wagon. S25
will buy two-horse platform, top
spring wagon. $50 will buy pony,
harness and rubber tire buggy. $65
will buy a good general purpose
horse, weight about 1850. $50 will buy
a good family horse suitable for any
one to drive. $S5 will buy good
Jersey COW with butter record of 35
fos. week, will be fresh in Septem-
ber. Harness of all kinds from the
lightest buggy harness to the heaviest
team or farm harness. Come and see
us IL in need of anything in our line
and we will save you money. 339 w.
Third ST., Stark phone 1910. 11-d3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
DandIes of Papua.

Even the natives of Papua have
their fine gentlemen, their dandies
To rank In this class the young man
is compelled to lace his waist and to
have nose ornament of polished
shell. But, as an explorer says, Every
few young blades can afford to pos,
sess one, and accordingly It may be
lent, either for consideration or as
a special favor. The possessor of one
of these ornaments could easily buy
q wife for it, sometimes 1t Is paid as
a tribal tribute by one should he have
to pay blood money or be unable to
give the statutory pig as atonement
for murder" Papuan husbands, too,
have primitive way Of dealing with
their recalcitrant wives. A man
named Gedon had a shrewdish help
mate whom he attempted to tame
aecordin gto this method: HE would
pick up a billet of wood when sne
was half way through a tremendous
scolding and give her a terrible blow
over the back. Thereup0n ensued pan.
demonium; the other men and women
would gather round jabbering, but
they would make no attempt to stop
the beating once II had begun"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
SCHMICK PITCHES FINE
JAKE STAHL AFTER HIM

the State hospital and member Of
the crack Hospital team. Shanabrueh
will 60 with the team to Cleveland
and if he shows up we'll will be kept
II he should not, he will be used but
two weeks, during his regular vaca-
tion.
Jake Stahl said today that Schmick,
of Canton, was one of the best minor
league pitchers he has seen work for
a long time, having number of
things that major leaguers lack. He
stated that he thought Schmick was
good timber for higher company, and
expressed his intention of trying to
buy him from the Cantonians.
One thousand people witnessed the
game, Harry Schlafiy, Of Beach City,
and Sehmick being the chief attrac-
tions,
Score by innings:
Washington ...0020o0001-3 @ 1
Massillon 49,. ..e0O0e0100-1 4 7
Batteries-Hughes and O'Brien !;
Schmick and Miller. Earned runs
Washington 1. Massillon /.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
JUST: A WORD
Mise Case Wants With President
Roosevelt But Many Efforts
Are Unsuccessful.

Oyster, Bay, Aug. 12.-Miss Elisha
Case, or "Ai l.. Esac" as she prefers
to call herself, the woman who has
been wandering about Oyster Bay for
q month or SO and making vain ef-
forts to speak to President and Mrs.
Roosevelt tried to force her way to
the executive at Christ church this
morning as they were leaving the
church. James Duffy, an usher at the
church, and the secret service guards
prevented the woman from reaching
the president.
Miss Case attempted to seat her
self In the pew directly across from
the one occupied by the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt, but was prevented by
Usher Duffy. Miss Case then station
cd herself at the end of the aisle
down which the president would have
to leave when the services ended.
Secret Service Officer Connel took his
position by her side and when the
president and his family started to
leave he placed himself directly in
front of the woman. Two other de-
tectives aided Connel in forming a
human wall and it is doubtful that
the president even caught glimpse
of Miss Case
"oh, Mr.. President, can l speak to
you,' she exclaimed through the stall
wart form of the detectives as the pres
dent passed out of the church. Pres
ident Roosevelt. half turned, looked
over his shoulder, and then walked
out of the church.
AS Mr.. Longworth reached the end
Of the aisle, Miss Case cried: ooh,
Mr.. Longworth, can l speak word
to you"
MISS CASE HAS HOPES.
Miss Case was prevented from then
following the president and his fam
fly to their carriage by the secret
service men adopting the same tactics
they used in church. After the SER
vice Miss Case visited the home Of
Squire Franklin, the local justice of
the peace, in quest of a warrant for
Usher Duffy, who she claims handled
her roughly in escorting her to the
rear of the church and broke her
watch chain.
II have walked off pair of shoes
and worn out a dress since coming
here in my efforts to see the presi-
dent" said Miss Case after the SER
vice. "But / am by no means dis
couraged and intend to remain right
here until do succeed"
Mr.. Longworth will make a trip to
New York tomorrow for the purpose
of visiting personal and political
friends. On Tuesday it is expected the
Longworths win depart for Washing
ton.
Secret Service Detective James Long
this afternoon shot supposed mad
dog which was attacking w. Emlin
Roosevelt, the presidents cousin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
NEW RECORD MADE BY A
LOCAL AMATEUR PITCHER

The Simpson team defeated the
strong Monarch AllStars yesterday
morning on the Danner grounds by
the score of A to g. A fair sized
crowd witnessed the game and also
saw Pitcher Billinski of the Simp-
sons establish new record among
amateur teams OF this city, pitching
a no hit game and having 16 strike
outs to his credit. This feat with
the batting of ICY" Henry, also of
the Simpsons, were the features of
the game. Batteries-Simpsons, Bill
hnski and Welch; All Stars, Blythe
and Schauffner. Umpire--Harry
Moore.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
MERE MENTION.

A largo crowd of people went te
Canton and Massillon Sunday to wit
ness the ball games.
The lovers of quiet and solitude
found Louisville very desirable
place to be, Sunday afternoon.
Charles Brumbaugh spent Saturday
at Silver lake.
Miss Clara Pey of Canton spent
Sunday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miron MeyeiS went
to Alliance Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Harold Campbell visited friends
In Canton Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Frank H. Hardwick Canton
spent Sunday afternoon here.
Mr.. Arthur Keim visited friends in
Canton Sunday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
The End of the World

of trouble that robbed e. H. Wolfe, Of
Bear Grove, Ia. of all usefulness
came when he began taking Electric
Bitters. He writes: 1.-TWO years age
Kidney trouble caused me great suf
fering, which l would never have sur
vived had not taken Electric Bitters
They also cured me Of General Debili
ty." Sure cure for all Stomach, Liver
and Kidney complaints, Blood diseas
es, Headache, Dizziness and Weakness
or bodily decline. Price soc. Guaran.
teed by the Durbin & Wright Co. drug
store
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-14
MARKET REPORT.
Buying FrIces.

Buying Prices.
Canton, Aug. II, 1906.
Corrected daily by e. M. Shreiner.
Butter-18c IL.
Cabbages-40@50c
Chickens-Young, 15c.
Eggs-17c.
Lard-10c.
Apples-50@60c
Potatoes-50@60 per bu.
Tomatoes-50c per basket.
Retail Prices.
Onions-10c per one-rourth peck.
Oranges-S0040c per doz.
Potatoes-20c pix.
Spinach-Sc per 10.
Apples-20c per PIX.
Bananas-15@20c per doz.
Butter-22-25c per 10; creamery
28c.
Cabbage-5@7c per head.
Carrots punches for sc.
Musk melons, 80l0c.
Watermelons-25@35c.
Chickens, live, 12Q14c.
Chickens, dressed. 16@18c.
Eggs-20c.
Lard, 13c per fb
Rhubarb, Sc 10; 2 for sc.
Tomatoes-10c per a PIX.
Onions, bunche= ro- &c.
Radishes, 2 lunches for SC.
Cucumbers-3 for sc.
Blackberries-10c
Huckleberries-1hc per qt.
Canton Gram Markets.
Dealers pay following prices:
Corrected daily by the Smith Grain
Coz
Corn In ear, 6oc per pushel.
Wheat, CSC.
Oats, 40c per pu.
Hay, baled. $1O.o0@1200 per ton.
Straw, baled, $500 per ton.
Straw. Coo per cwt.
Bran, s21.00 per ton.