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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
DYNAMITE FIENDs.
Mexieans Have Discovered That the
Explosive Is a Dream Producer

WitNiCdUs Eldfe blbCONeTeu NAT IHo
Explosive Is a Dream Producer.
An American business man of
Monterey who was on a visit few
days ago to mining camp situated
near the city was surprised and mys-
titled to hear one Mexican miner
say to his companion as they came
from the depths of mine;
"Come over to the cantina to-
night and take some dynamite with
me"
The American superintendent ex-
planned the invitation:
"That was not an invitation to
take a drink of some new brand of
liquor, as might be supposed" he
said. "Those two Mexicans are dy-
Mantle fiends. They actually eat
dynamite and get drunk on the dan
gerous substance"
1t is a fact that many of the Mex
lean miners of the peon class are
dynamite eaters. 1t is a vice that
is rapidly spreading to all of the
mining camps in Mexico J. c.
Ford, prominent American mining
man of the Guadalupe y Calvo dis
trict, said concerning this new
habit:
"Users of dynamite soon learn
that it is powerful stimulant and
that the effects of intoxication are
pleasing while they last beyond the
most excruciating phdntasies of an
opium dream. Dynamite is manu-
factured for the purpose of smash
ing things. and tiny bit of it cours-
ing through the veins smashes the
whole end of care and blows dullness
into atoms.
''The 'dynamiteur' usually is very
dainty and exact in his method of
going about the introduction OF
high explosive into his system. The
preferred way to do this is to cut
off a small piece of 50 per cent
'dyna, about the size of pea. This
is dissolved in a small glass of mes
cal or tequile, and the draft is quaff-
ed down with gusto that comes
from pleasant anticipations. The
performer of this trick then rolls in
his blanket and stretches himself
at length in the cool shade. 1t is
said that very soon his nerves begin
to tingle, and stranger dreams come
to him than the weird visions in
duced by hasheesh.
'"The amount of dynamite con.
sumed at an ordinary camp by those
addicted to taking it into their sys-
TENS in the way above described is
so large that it appreciably affects
the quantity of that explosive re-
luired to carry on the regular work.
There is large and increasing num-
ber of people addicted to vice that
only the most imaginative of per-
'ons could have invented. 1t may not
De assuming too much to state that
eventually dynamite will be dis
oensed at saloons as much as are to-
oacco and alcoholic drinks and the
dynamiteur' will be as distinct a
lass as the absintheur or ordinary
'oozer." > Monterey (Mexioo) Let
er in Denver News.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
TOO POOR TO VOTE.

The Supreme Court of Michigan has decided that man
in that bond issue proposition unless
he is taxpayer Now if the long-robed dgnifed court
would only examine the books of the property owner they
would discover that every improvement paid for by the
poor fellow who property but pays rent Taxes 90
up and go up That the usual SYSTEM and the poor
in Michigan but he pay high rents to
make the property owner safe Too poor to vote. That
is sad circumstance.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
TRIUMVIRS TROUBLES.

That blessed three-in-one OF Athens county Republican
politics the verge of collapse and the people should not
wait for them choose their colapsing day When party
in a county get to place where three die
down the bottom Boss Bson of the Athens push says
in his interview that I thought this and then P thought
that, about the Circuit Judicial situation and "I did
with the delegates what ' thought best What state of
fairs Why don't the Republicans of Athens county Wake
up and be
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

phant Democrats of Maine be-
cause of their recent victories in the mu-
nicipal elections. Mr.. plaisted. II splen-
did Democrat, who with his paper, has
kept the Democratic fire burning in the
old Pine Tree State is mayor of Au-
gusta Hurrah for Mayor PlaiSted!
May his shadow never grow less. and
may this honor be only the prophecy of
other and greater Ones Hurrah for all
the Maine Democrats who won and for
all those who lighting bravely, lost! 1t
is pleasant to remember that in the
early days of her history Maine was
Democratic. SO reliably Democratic
was she that when in the hysterical
campaign of 1910 she elected a Whig
governor the Wings all over the land
took it as proof positive that they
would elect Il Whig president two
months later. and they made the land
ring with the cry. Maine went. hell
bent, for Governor Kent
AS Names vote on the state ticket
in the early autumn of 1910 foretold
the election of "Tippecanoe and Tyler
too" Il little later on, let us hope that
the Democratic victories in the mu-
nicipal elections of Maine this spring
are prophetic of Il sweeping Demo
cratic victory in the state in the fall.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
RICKETTS, OR PETIT?

There is considerable stir in Hooking county Repub-
can politics the approaching pleas judicial CON
venton to be held in Pomeroy There is chance for
the pomnee to hail from old Hooking and Attorney E d.
Ricketts, has had his to the ground for time hop
ing hear the rumbng chariot bearing to hint the judicial
toga. But usual there has stumbling block to
him. in the person of Z. O. Petit. The latter gentleman
thinks Ricketts, should withdraw in his favor but there is
disposition to do We will watch the show and hear
music.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

result Is that the number of farms oper-
ated by owners was reduced to "a per
cent
l have prepared another table showing
the increase in acreage of improved farm
lands and the Increase in value OF live
stock from 1850 to 1900
Statement showing increase In acreage Of
improved farm lands and value of live
stock 1850 1890:
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

Secretary Taft and the Supreme Bench
Judging from press reports, Hon.
William III. Taft, secretary of war, has
come to the parting OF the ways be.
tween political career and a judicial
one. 1t is said that he Is puzzled as
to his choice. The story runs that he
can succeed Mr.. Justice Brown on the
supreme bench if he will agree so TO
do but there's the rub. If he goes on
the bench, then, according to the prece-
dents, his chances of becoming Dresi-
dent go gllmmering; for, while ever
since the foundation Of the government
there has generally been some member
OF that exalted tribunal with weather
eye on the White House, not one has
succeeded In even securing presl-
dental nomination, Some OF them.
notably Chief Justice Chase, lived mis-
cradle and died bitterly disappointed
because presidential lightning never
struck him. Judge David Davis OF Hi
nOis resigned from the supreme bench
TO accept a seat in the senate OF the
United States hoping thereby to reach
the presidency, but IL aValled him moth
ing. A few men have declined seats on
the supreme bench, among them the
lordly Roscoe COnkling, but these you
may count on the fingers OF one hand
without counting twice. One supreme
Judge. Benjamin t. Curtis, resigned 10
return Ia the practice Of law. Judge
Campbell OF Louisiana threw In his lot
with the Confederaey and thereby va
Gated his place
II is said that II Secretary Taft ac-
eepts an associate Justiceship he il 10
be the chief Justice when Melville w
Fuller retires or dies~proyided he does
either during President RooseYelts ad-
minlstration but there is no assurance
that he Will do either though, being
now three years past the psalmists al.
lotment, he is liable 10 do both. or
course the chief Justieeship is more
ailurlng bail than an associate Justice.
ship. The emoluments ara Only a little
Ia excess. but the honor Is greater.
There Il only one chief justice while
there are eight associates. While am
asithsr the political nor legal adviser
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
a la Kilkenny Cats,

The harmony among Republicans, OF
which we hear SO much and see so lit
tie, like the peace of Cod, passeth all
understanding The house Republican
leaders and the senate Republican lead
ers are at daggers points. More power
TO their arms! My genial friend, Hon.
James Il. Watson of Indiana. Republic
an house whip. while suffering from Il
bad case OF mullagrubs emitted the fol
lowing significant words: The senators
have emasculated our railroad rate bill
have killed our Philippine tariff meas
ure and now have cut the deuce out Of
our statehood bill" James was there
fore in the dumps, as are many of his
fellows. II Is said that every time Mr.
j. w. Babcock. chief of the insurgents.
Is mentioned 10 Mr. Speaker Cannon
that eminent Republican functionaly
uses language which Is calculated to
cause his communication from the
church. Republican feuds in Tennessee
are so acute that President Roosevelt
has taken hand, so the quid nuncs say.
as peacenaker. He is seeking the un-
peace betwiXt those bellicose Republic
an tOmcatS, Colonel Henry Clay Ev-
ans and Congressman w. z. Brownlow,
than he can induce water and oil to
mix. He can arrange no modus viyendi
betwiNt those palpitating patriots.
They hate each other worse than either
of them hates Old Nick The president
will find himself much in the condition
of the man who interfered betwiXt Il
husband and wife when they were en-
deavorlng to settle question of do
mestic economy by indulging in
game of tisticutfs. Both turned on the
volunteer peacemaker and gave him a
good pOmmeling. The one thing OH
which BrOwnlow and Evans agree is to
disagree, and the best thing anybody
can do is TO leave them to their own
devices.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29
Hale of Maine.

United States Senator Eugene Hale
OF Maine, veteran member of the
house of conscript fathers, a Repub,
lican of high degree, is likely to re-
ceive severe censure among his fel
low statesmen for certain severe strlc-
lures which he made lately touching
our imbroglio with China. If he does
not look a little out he may be har-
messed up on charge of leze majesty.
While he was in n communicative
frame of mind he should have given us
his opinion frankly as TO the utility
and expense of the big stick policy in
general. He does not appear to like
1t, but lie is too retlcent in speaking
out in meeting.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

lnlS taDle SHOWS tnat from 1901 10 lchU,
| when Democratic tariff for revenue was
in operation. the increase in the number
of improved acres added to our farms
was over A per cent. while from 1880 to
1900, under high protective tariff. Ii was
| only 10 per cent
From 1850 TO 1860 the value of live stock
| on the farms increased over 100 per cent
more than double ip value-while in the
last census period the Increase was only
SO per cent
Now Mr.. Chairman, | desire to read a
table complied from the Abstract OF
the Twelfth Census under the title of
'Manufactures'
Per cent
Date OF census. of in
1900. 1890 crease.
Capital 500. 49, Ssl, 1876 500 So 525. $50. 75s 5O7
No. of estab-
liShments . 5l2.2TG 355, iO5 AL
Wage earners
(aVer. nO). 5,314539 4,2o1,53o 2o.0
Total wages s2,321, 295, ,545 1881, ,209696 2S1
Men at least
IL yrs. old. 41143iS 1926 964 23.7
Wages ....... $2.Ol9, ,95I2O4 sl,659. 215,S5S o1.7
w m @ n at
least l6 yrs.
old ,O3l sos SO3,6SS S.4
Wages ...... s2Sl. .67s.6i9 s2l5. .Ss7,s76 3oS
Children un-
der IL yrs
old ........... lOS,oS3 lU,SSo 3y.5
Wages ....... s26, Sol ,692 s16 ,8G2 54.3
Value of
products ..sl3. .O1O, ,O36,5l4 S9,372, ,37S,Si3 3S.S
The increase from 1880 to 1890 in number
OF establishments was 40 per cent; in cap
ital, 1888 per cent: average number of
wage earnerS increased $50 per cent;
total wages increased 1915 per cent; value
OF products, 745 per cent.
These are interesting statistics To my
mind, they conclusively refute the argu-
ment that a protective tariff is essential
and necessary to maintain confidence and
keep alive the fires in furnaces and make
the wheels of industry revolve. They
show that from 1850 to 1890. most of the
time under the operation of tariff en-
acted as alleged to "conciliate revision
lists" and condemned by the gentleman
from Ohio [Mr. Grosvenorl as Injurious.
capital seeking investment in manufacture
Ing Industries increased over 1873 per cent,
while in the ten years following under
the salutary and "beneficiaP Influences OF
the Dingley tariff, the increase in capital
thus invested was only 80 per cent. They
show more than this. The value of the
output or products OF our manufacturing
concerns increased over IA per cent be-
tween 1880 and 1890 and only 3S per cent
between 1890 and 1900.
True. we had a protective tariff from
1880 to 1880 as well as from 1890 To 1900, but
1t is also true that the average rate OF
duty was much higher during the latter
period What, then, becomes of the ar
gument that high tariff is necessary to
stimulate and encourage manufacture?
These statistics prove that protected ia
dustries were more attractive to capital
and thrived better under a lower tariff
than they do under the higher schedules
OF the Dingley law.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

Recently two items OF great interest
have appeared in the public press
touching transportation problems. One
Is that the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company has re-
duced passenger rates 10 cents per
mile, which in all probability is the
rorerunner of similar reductions by
other roads, The other is renewed
agitation ia favor of the project to tun-
mel Bering strait, thereby establishing
an all rail route betwixt the western
and eastern hemlspheres. Engineers
claim that the plan Is feasible and de-
Birable.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1906-03-29

RalsulI. the enterprising Moroccan
bandit who aforetime kidnapped Perdi-
earls and held that eminent cosmopoll-
tan for ransom and, more's the pity.
got II, Is evidently missing the Oppor-
tunity OF lifetime by neglecting the
convention of bigwigs at Algeciras. If
Pat Grove had that chance to enlarge
his bank account It's thousand to one
shot that he would speedily avail him
self OF Il and put sudden end to the
loug drawn out powwowlng now going
on there
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Esneclnl Mnshlneton Letter. |

Especial Washington Letter1
TTTE last gale which swept from
the east brought to our ears the
Il eXultant shouts of the trium.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-09
The Cars Spy ~ onsv.n.r I.

We talked on for fully half an hour,
and from his conversation I gathered
that he was well acquainted with Elma,
"Ah, signore, she was such pleasant
and kind-hearted young lady. l always
felt very sorry for her. She was in
deadly fear of them"
Because they were thieves" haz.
arded.
"Ah, worse!"
"But why did they induce you to en-.
tice me to that house in LambethY Why
did they so evidently desire that |
should be killedY"
"By accident" he interrupted, correct,
ing me. "Always by accident" and he
smiled grimly.
"Surely you know their secret mo,
tive?" I remarked.
"At the time I did not" he declared.
81 acted on their instructions, being
compelled to, for they hold my future
in their hands. Therefore / could not
disobey. You knew too much, therefore
you were marked down for death-just
as you are now"
"And who is it who is now seeking my
Continued on Fourteenth Pagel
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-09

his way back to the Junior" while / re-
turned to the Cecil alone.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29

Hamilton county jail last Sunday, was re-
captured this morning. Seven OF the nine
men have now been rearrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful il is In
Preserving Health and Beauty.
Costs Nothing To Try.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
IL the safest and most efficient dislnfect.
ant and purifier in nature. but few realize
its value when taken into the human sys-
TEN for the same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal Is remedy that the more you
take of 1t the better: it is not a drug AT
ali but simply absoTbs the gases and i'm,
purIties always present in the stomach ana
intsstines and carries them out OF the
system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smok-
ing, drinking or after eating onions or
other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion. it Whitens the teoth and
further acts as a natural and eminently
safe catharue.
IL absorbs the injurious gases which coll
lect in the stomach and bowels; Il disin-
fects the mouth and throat from the poi.
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All druggists sell charcoal in one form
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coal and other harmless antiseptics In tab
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A Buffalo physician, in speaking Of the
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Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29

INSURANCE QUESTIONS ALSO CONSIDERED

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec 29.--Both sides
OF the protective tariff question. captalistic
combinations. political and civic subjects
and topics bearing on sociology and history
We're presented at todays session OF the
scientific and historic societies at Brown
university.
Trusts and the Tariff" were discussed
before the American Economic association.
Colonel Albert Clarke OF Boston said:
"As the tariff cannot discriminate be-
tween large and small corporations, II can
not be used as correction Of trusts with
out destroying the best correction, domestic
competition"
Byron w. Holt OF New York took a con-
trary view. He declared that nine-tenths
Of the possible competition was excluded
by the tarin.
THE extent to which the tar,ff trusts
plumber Is not known" said Mr. Holt, but
It is believed the amount exceeds the graft
in both railroads and insurance"
stock Market Not Affected.
Eminent authorities in history soc, ology
and political science resumed today the dis
Gus ion Of questions OF national Importance
I'm the meetings which are being he'd here
under the auspices Of Brown university Men
prominent in state historical societies and
many well known college professors took
part IN the conferences Of the American
Historical association at the Rockefeller
hall auditorium. Chairman Max Farrand,
professor Of Leland Stanford university
presided al the opening conference, which
was on History in the College Curricu-
lum." Among the speakers on this subject
were: Andrew c. Mclaughlin, professor
in the University Of Chicago; Prof. George
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29

position to prevent a repetition of this diff
hculty 10y placing larger orders for future
delivery. Railway congestion is still most
disturbing to southern furnaces while hest
reports Of prompt shipment are received
from coke ovens where an unprecede nted
output is being handled.
Jobbers are not actively engaged In the
primary markets for cotton goods and no
sales OF size are expected until after in
Yentories have been taken. The texture Of
the market depends on spring business
cqualing the volume expected from the
large initial demand. Steadiness of raw
cotton is a supporting influence. however
Few developments have appeared in mems
wear, woolens,' but activity Is anticipated
after the holidays. No interest Is at pres
| ent shown by purchasers of dress goods
Wool goods continue to develop n little
| Eastern than worsteds, indicating that the
! trend has probably changed Prices Of
| cotton yarns are higher prompt deliveries
| being so much needed that the mills make
| higher bias, Prices for packers' hides are
] firmly maintained and some varieties have
| risen still higher. Tanners in need Of
| prompt shipments are often compelled to
| pay "A premium. Leather is quiet, but a
| gratifying Improvement is noted in the
demand for upper leather, especially calf
skins. Most eastern shoe manufa cturers
are making inventories, little attention be-
| ing given at present to new contracts.
| Narrow holiday markets have prevailed
| for the leading staples Of the farm, small
changes In prices occurring and no de-
| yelopments OF Significance being recorded.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE
Volume ofTrade Christmss Week Compare
.Favorably with Other Years.
WHOLESALE BUSINESS CONTINUES ACTIN
High Prices Are Maintained In All
Glasses of Iron and Steel-BiE
Demand for Cotton
20 Goods

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-R. C. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade will tomorrow
say:
Christmas week made a favorable com
parison with previous years as to tue
volume of trade Retailers stocks of goods
have been well distributed that there
remains less than the usual assortment
for bargain sales. Wholesale business is
good for the season and collections show
further improvement. Jobbers are deliver
ing spring goods in some lines, adding to
the freight congestion. which has not been
relieved except In Isolated cases. Manu-
facturers complain of the light receipts
of fuel and raw material, which has re-
duced activity at many plants, and there is
also some interruption because of inven-
tories and repairs. On the whole, however,
there Is less idle machinery than is Gus
tomary at this time. Lack of snow greatly
facilitated building operations at many
cities and work Is making rapid progress,
although delayed deliveries OF materials
retard operations In this industry also.
High prices are maintained in all sections
OF the iron and steel industry with all de-
partments crowded with work and con
tracts that run far into the future. Pres
sure for pig iron is especially severe, partly
because of railroad blockades. AS current
deliveries are interrupted. there is a dis
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29
nohorts from stations at 7P. VI.

u indICates trare ~ nrrrinifHtiOn.
L. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29
". on january |. 1.-THE buylne is re

inw on January /. Little buying is re-
ported pending the changes
. business failures for the week ending De-
cember ~ In gthe United States numbered
lbl, against 22 last week PIP IN the like
week OF 1906 and $50 In 1901, 3O9 in 1908 and
202 in 1902.
Failures in Canada for the week num-
bered is, as against 26 last week and "A in
this week aJyear ago q.
Wheat, including flour, exports from the
United states aud Canada for the week
ending December "a aggregated 2,24g $40
bushels. against 3,So2.9C4 bushels last week
5,44S.2S bushels this week last year 99l l40
bushels in 1904 and A251.543 bushels in 1881
For the past twCnty-siX weeks Of the fscnl
against 6j,ls02g7 bushels in 1905 34 763 III
bushels in 1904 and llG 1871 1903 bushels in 1901
Corn exports for the week are 500 OCS
bushels, against L325.9G4 bushels last week
4,c03,S9 bushels a year ago and 1,5S2.S49
bushels In 1904. For the fiscal year to date
me exports are 1887, 4>9 bushels against
s6SiSS4S bushels in 1865 and 1850, 1884, bushels
in 1904.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-29

Temperature and precipitation departures
and compared with the, last two years: