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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
DAILY MORNING NEWS.
THE GROWTH OF TEMPERANCE,

According to statistics from a noted
expert there is a sure and steady
growth of temperance in the United
States. In England figures have just
been furnished which confirm the gen
eral impression that there is also a
gradual sliding of the nation into hab.
it's of sobriety." Doctor Dawson
Burns, annalizing the official returns
of the quantities of intoxicating Ii
quors consumed in the United King
dom during 1906, concludes that there
has been a decrease of nearly $25,000,-
600. The decrease for 1904 was $685.
100000 while the total decrease in the
national drink bill in the last six years
amounts to nearly S110,000,000.
These figures take no account of the
growth of the United Kingdom in
population. Had the consumption of
liquor kept place, herewith, the drink
bill would have been larger than it
has been.
The true decrease is estimated at
over $17O,OO0,OOO. Some observers
hold that hard times in certain lines
of industries and unemployed account
in part at least for the satisfactory
showing under consideration.
Even these admit, however, that all
classes of the population, and espe-
cially the skilled workmen, are be-
coming more temperate. Many influ-
ences have been at work, of course,
as in this country, and legislation is
believed by the majority of those who
have investigated the subject to have
powerfully contributed to the improve.
ment. This has not been accomplish
ed by any radical legislation on the
part of those who constitute the law
making power on this subject, but by
the improved social and moral condi-
tions of the people,
The drink bill of the United King
dom today reaches a total of $780,
100000, representing an average ex-
penditure of about $40 head, or $95
per family. In the chief towns there
Is still much heavy drinking while in
the smaller cities the decrease has
Decn marvellous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
SEIZURE CASES
WERE CONTINUED
Salinevile Club Room Liquor Case
to Be Heard on March 3oth.

Salineville Club Room Liquor Case
to Be Heard on March 3oth.
Salineville, o., March 21--The tenn
perance people who were instrumental
in having the village marshal make a
search under the new law recently
enacted, of the club room of the viii
lage, have had Mayor w. A. Skinner
continue the cases against the defend
ants until Friday, March 80. Attorney
e. w. Doty of Columbus, could not
get away from his duties in that city
until that date, and he was wanted
to prosecute the cases.
The "wets" believe that the prose
cution is delaying the hearing for
the reason that they have not sufi-
cient evidence to secure a conviction
OF the club room members. The ar
rest and seizure has revived bitter
feud between the factions and many
OF the temperance people say that the
open saloon will be carried at the
election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

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PACKERS WIN
Continued from Page one.)

law. The law never puts a premium
upon contumacy.
1T would be absurd to favor the
citizens who place such obstacles in
the way of the law against the citizen
who obeys the demand of an officer
who ehas the power to make a legal
demand for something the citizen has
no legal right to refuse. Here is an
officer who makes a demand, citizen
who has no legal right to refuse and
If the citizen answers he answers un-
der the compulsion of the law"
CHARGE TO THE JURY.
After the judge announced his rul
ing he summoned the jury and ver-
diet in accordance was returned at
once. To the jury he said:
Under the law of this case the i'm
munity plea fled by the defendants
must be sustained as to the individual
the natural person-and denied as to
the corpOrations-tbe artificial per-
sons. Your verdict will be in favor
of the individual defendants and of
the government as to the corpora.
TONS
Judge Humphreys order ended for
ever all hope of the government of
sending any of the packers to prison.
The corporations are subject only
to fines on conviction.
The individual defendants were: j.
Ogden Armour, Louis F. Swift, Ed
ward Morris, Charles w. Armour, Ira
N. Morris, Edward f. Swift, L. A. Car
ton, ID. A. Hartwell, Edward Cudahy.
Arthus F. Evans, Robert C. McManus,
A. Fl. Veeder, Patrick A. Valentine,
t. ]. ConnOrs, Arthur Meeker, Chas.
N. Swift.
The corporation defendants are: Ar
mour Packing Co.; Morris C Co.; Gu
daily Packing Co.: Fairbank Canning
Co.; Swift & Co.
Twenty of the defendants and their
lawyers were in court, and there was
congratulatory handshaking all around
among them while District Attorney
Morrison Seemed crestfallen.
The maximum fine which could be
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
Vegetables.

Potatoes-CholGe white, 65@70c per
bu; car lots, 55@5Sc; No. 2, 6o@63c;
car lots, 52@55c; New Bermudas. $500
@S00 per bbl.
Sweet potatoes-Jersey kiln dried
$275@3.00 per bbl; hampers, COCO
$11O.
Tomatoes Florida, (6-basket
crates) $5,00@6.0O; Cuban, $45O@
500.
Onions-Home grown, choice, 500
Coo per bu; Spanish, $1.35@1.50 per
box.
Cabbages-Holland seed, $4,000
1000 per ton; New Florida, $2.00@2,25
per crate
Celery-California $600@700 per
crate; Florida, $500.
Lettuce-15@16c per 10; New Or.
leans, -$5.00@S.0O per bbl
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Travel Right

When you have occasion to traveh
use the same discrimination in buying
a ticket that you would in buying
anything else. If there is any inform
alton you want about a prospective
trip, write me. l will gladly give you
the information. Address.
W. S. ST. GEORGE,
Geni Passenger Ast., M. X. 6 T. Ry,
ST. Louis, Missouri.
Tickets are on sale everywhere, via
Missouri, Kansas x Texas Railway.
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Green Fruits.

Apples-Extra rancy, $550@6.00:
fancy, $4.50@5.00; choice, $3.75@
425 per bbl; Washington. $225@26O:
Colorado, $2.75 per bu box.
Strawberries, 30@35c per at.
Grape fruit-Florida, $6.00@6.50 per
box; California, $3.50@4.0o.
Limes-90c@$1.00
Pineapples-Florida, $40o@6.00
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant man
ager (man or woman) for this county
and adjoining territory. Salary $50
and expenses paid weekly; expense
money advanced. Work pleasant:
position permanent. No investment
or experience required. Spare time
valuable. Write at once for full par
ticulars and enclose seleaddressed
envelope. Superintendent, 1872 Lake
ST., Chicago, Iii. 9-d1O-w1O
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Death at Inflrmary.

Herman WeHdler, a native of Ger
many died Wednesday at the county
mfrmary. aged rs years. He was
sent to the institution from Hartville,
Lake township, in November, 1904.
For years he worked for Schumacher
brothers Of that place. He has a son
In Chicago who has been notified Of
his death, which was due to old age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

Over in Youngstown a mans wife
is said to have left him because he
talked in his sleep Whether this will
be sufficient grounds fer her to secure
q divorce will depend entirely upon
what subjects the husband was talk
ing about or whether he was up
against hard cider of the hash that
the wife cooked for supper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

QUICK CHANGES from not to cold
and back again try strong constitutions
and cause, among other evils, nasal ca
tarrh, a troublesome and offensive dis
ease. Sneezing and snuffiing, coughing
and difficult breathing, and the drip, drip
of the foul discharge into the throat--all
are ended by Ely's Cream Balm. This
honest and positive remedy contains no
cocaine mercury, nor other HARM
ingredient, The worst cases are cured
in a short time. All druggists, 50c., or
mailed by ELY Bros, Sc Warren Street
New York
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
Are You eoinn Mest2

If so, be sure your ticket reads
via Chicago Great Western railway.
Low rates in effect. Write TO w. f.
Bureh, ID. p. A., 91s Park building.
Pittsburg, Pa, stating how many in
the party and when you wish 10 go,
and he will advise you at once con
cerning rates. routes and other neces-
sary information.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
PEOPLES COLUMN.

FOR RENT-A farm of 1873 acras
3 miles east of Louisville. In good
state of cultivation. Fine pasture
land and well watered. Rent reason
able. Inquire of Mrs. Lydia Shaffer,
Louisville, o. l7-d6-wS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
er Of Hartvine called on Josiah Kurtz

er Of Hartville called on Josiah Kurtz
Thursday.
John Koontz helped Christian
Grubb haul logs Saturday.
John Raber had his thumb badly
crushed while working on the saw
mill Wednesday,.
Miss Maggie Wearstler, who has
been staying in Canton, returned
home Saturday.
A number of our people attended
the concert given by the Greentown
Band Saturday evening, and all re-
port that the boys did well
Miss Ada Mentzer Of Greentown
spent Sunday with her friend, Miss
Della Kamp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

Pleasant Grove, March 20.-J, V.
Yockey spent Sunday with relatives
in Canton.
Walter Moore went to Uniontnwn
Sunday to sojourn at the home of his
uncle for an indefinite period.
A. Rhiel of Malvern spent several
days last week at the home of his
brother, f. j. Rhiel and family.
j. e. Schneider and wife were visit
ing relatives at Philomathian Hall
Sunday.
Wilson Wise is working for the
Gillian Manufacturing Co. in Canton.
Mrs. Harvey Moore returned home
from Canton Saturday evening, hav-
ing spent several days with F. Sur
bey and family, on Harrison avenue.
Edward Floom and family of Jack
son township, we're Sunday vicitors
at Samuel Arntz's, southeast Of the
Grove.
Joseph Wackerly, Sr, who is on the
sick list, fell and dislocated his
shoulder last week. Dr. j. B. Dough-
erty of New Berlin replaced the
shoulder.
On Thursday evening of last week
a farewell surprise party was tend
cred J. l.. Schneider and family by
about 80 of his relatives and neigh
bors, The evening was spent in a
social way. Lunch was served. Mr..
Schneider will move on his farm,
southeast Of New Berlin this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
MARkEr REPORT.
AuyIno Pricea

6uyUH FtiSS~
Canton, March %, 1906.
Corrected daily by II. M. Shreiner.) }
Apples, $3.50.
Cabbags, s2.00 per hundred.
Butter, 24c per ID.
Chickens, 10@12c.
Eggs, 16c per doz.
Lard, 9@9hc.
Potatoes, 6Oc per bu.
Parsnips, 75c per bu.
Spinach, SC per y.
HetaIi Prices,
Lettuce, 25c.
Lemons, 2 for SC.
Onions, 10c per one-fourth peck.
Oranges, 100000 per doz.
Potatoes, 25c per PIX; 9oc per Blu.
Spinach, lie per 10.
Apples, 100000 per pix
Bananas, 1t@20s per doz.
Butter, Csc per ID.
Cabbage, &c ibs
Carrots, Csc per PIX
Celery, 10c per bunch.
Chickens, live, 13@14c.
Chickens, dressed, 16@1Sc.
Egsg, zoe per doz.
Lard, 13c per ~.
Canton Grain MARKETS.
Dealers pay following prices:
Corrected daily py che Smith Grain
co.,
Wheat, sic.
Corn, In ear, soc per brshet
Oats, SIC.
Hay, baled. $1,000 per tor
Straw, baled, $6.nG uer ton
Cloverseed, $3.50 per bu.
Retail.
Wheat. S1.00.
Oats, 4ee per bushei.
Corn, Coo per bushel.
Hay,~75c per cwt.
Straw 60c per cwt.
Bran, S21.00 per ton.
Peerless corn and oats, chopped, S26
Middlings. s2100@25.o0 paf ton.
Corn, oats and barley. chopped, $2A
Victor chop, $4,000
Retail Meat Prlcea.
Beef-Rib roast, 12@14c; chuck, 10
@12c; boiling, 6@10c; round steak
12@14c; porterhouse steak, 18c; ten
derloin steak, 20e; Hamburg steak.
16c per pound.
Veal-Steak, 22c; loiE chops, 1Sc,
rib chops, 16c; shoulder chops, lac;
stew, a@12c.
Pork-Fresh steak, lee; chops.
I5c; smoked ham, sliced, zoe; ba-
con, 16@22c; boiled ham. 30c: dried
beef, 30e; minced ham, 15c; smoked
14c; fresh sausage, 13c.
Lamb-steak. 22c. Join chops. zoe;
Rib chops, 1Sc; shoulder chops.
Ice; stew, 6@10c.
Wholesale Meat Prlcea
Smoked ham, 12c.
Bacon, 11W16c.
Lamb, dressed, 11hc.
California ham, 81Ac.
Lard, 91sc.
Beef loins, 991oc
Dressed beef, 7@7s4c.
Dressed veal, lie.
Dressed hogs, 81s @9c.
Beef, hind. 9k@10hc.
Pork loins, 13c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

Cleveland, Mar 22-Butter-Cream-
cry, extra, 2S@2Skc; state and west
ern, 27@28c; prints, 29@29kc; pro-
cess, 22@2Sc; daily, 20@21c. pack
ing stock, 14@15c; roll butter 1870
zoe.
Cheese-York state creams. 14H O.
15c; Ohio creams, 13@13kc; state
12@12hc; Swiss, 14@15c; blocks, IA
@14kc; limburger, 13@14c.
Eggs-State and western, fresh can
died, Ice; count, 151ac.
Poultry-Chickens. 1874 k@14c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
A Positive
CURE
Ely's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
civea Raiiaf Al 0nea

0ites heilef al Once.
II cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brnne. 1t cures Ca
.tarrh and drives
nway a Gold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. II
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

Taste and Smell. Full size 80 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail Trial Size 10 cts. by mail.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street. New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23
CORRESPONDENCE.

Navarro, March 20.--The Heinbruck
property, situated on the corner OF
Wooster road and Park street, was
purchased by Jacob F'ohl for $500, to
be used for U. B. parsonage. He
will donate it to the trustees Of the
U. B. church for that purpose,
Rev. J. M. Poulten closed his revival
services last week. Quite number
have been added to the church by
letter.
William Dretka, one of the leading
saloon keepers of town, is making ar
rangements to move out of town this
spring and engage in some other
work.
About 40 pupils and couple of
teachers of the Massillon high school
came on a special interurban car Fri
day evening to Navarro and were en-
tertained by their fellow pupil, Miss
Alice Allinder at the X. of P. hall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-03-23

Longstown. March 2o.-LOuls Ring
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Mapleton, March 2G.-Many OF the
young people from this place attended
the literary at Tolpahock Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Coy made a
business trip to Canton Friday
Miss Ollie Snyder and Cleon Bar
rack of Canton visited relatives here
Sunday.
H. M. Martin made business trip
to Canton Saturday.
The Misses Florence and Bessie
Evans, Ada and Bertha Krider, Velma
Eckerman, Alfreta Rhoades, Grace Al
lerton, spent Saturday Evening at
Ed Sherer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lieptag of Osna-
burg spent Sunday with the latter's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. C, Notice
Iven Long entertained company
from Canton Sunday.
Harry Hershberger spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Cleve-
land
w. ]. Whipple, who has been quite
i'll with consumption, is slowly recov-
ering.
Charley Miller spent a few days
with friends in North Industry.
Henry Krider made a business trip
to Canton Saturday.
Roy Bentz and Fred Mark of Osna-
burg spent Sunday with friends here.
Charles Allerton spent Sunday in
Canton.
Raymond Summers will close his
term of school here Friday, and will
have a school picnic All household
ers are invited with filed baskets.
Rev. Sommers will leave at once for
his home at East Rochester to make
preparations TO go to Cleveland where
he win take a course of study in
government work.
Nancy Vanvoorhis, who had a sew
ere stroke of paralysis a few weeks
ago, is slowly improving.
George Schwartz moved his saw
mill to Ellsworth Creichton's, where he
will saw lumber for barn.
Adam Hay sold tract of timber to
Henry Haufers.
Ed. Sherer has made a large num-
Der of berry crates for George Mong
at Osnaburg.
Winn Betz spent few days with
his sister, Mrs. John Mark, Of Osna-
burg.
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New Chambersburg, March 90
Blanche Weaver spent Sunday with
her parents, near North Georgetown.
Forest and William McNely made
a trip to East Rochester Saturday.
Walter Whiteleather called on his
brother, T. N. Whiteleather, recently
at Malvern.
DIR. T. N. Whiteleather is a little
better and all hoping for his speedy
recovery.
Edward King was shopping in Min
erva Saturday.
John Bowers made a business cali
to Bayard Saturday.
ID. M. Burger called in Bayard Sat
urday.
Jesse Sanor was shopping in Miner
va Saturday.
John A. Summers made a trip to
Moultrie Monday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-10
Horribly Injured.
%. NJ. STEWARD.

William Jenkins (white), four
teen years Of age, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William Jenkins, of Marion
Hill, was fatally injured Sunday af-
ternoon, 4th inst. by being thrown
from a freight train and caught un-
der the wheels. His left arm was
severed from the body, his left leg
lacerated his back and chest bruis
ed, and his head cut in several pIa-
ces. He died Sunday night at IL:
80 o'clock.
The boy was employed by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad as
extra call boy, and had gone TO
summon a workman, and was re-
turning to the round house in Fal-
ton, when the accident happened.
He was swinging to the side of n
box car and was struck by the bridge
at the Nicholson Street crossing.
and thrown under the wheels OF the
moving train. One of the trucks
caught him and he was dragged for
half square before the train came
to a stop.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-10
RIsKED HIS LIFE FOR THEM.
Remarkable Scene i'm Macon--Whitc
Ladies' kc>Cucd--C Carricd ON
White Mems shoulder
Much Money Given
Him.

Macon. Ca. Jan. 3i.-Franl,
Martin. "a colorod driver for George
H.. Dolvin * Sons. liverymen. was
the hero in "a runaway here this
morning in which the lives of Mrs
W. T.. Dunwody. OF this city. and
her sister. Mrs. Wilson. who was
here on visit 90 the family. were
gravcly endangered. For three
blocks n wild. unmanageable horse
ran az the top OF his speed down
Poplar street. under the Central
railway bridge and out into Sixth
street before Martin made the last
desperate effort that throw the ami
NAL and saved the ladies a horrible
fate.
The buggy and horse had been
sent mp 20 the Dunwojy home for
Mrs. Dunwody and Mrs. Wilson. the
latter having terminated a pleasant
visit TO he4 sister, an the two start
ed for the Union Station. When
the driver alighted al the house he
was allowed TO ride back in the rear
OF the carriage and as soon as the
three came out of Washington ave
nue. the horse dashed. Martin mar
rowly escaped from being thrown
from his perch at the moment. but
he held on and while the speed of
the horse was increasing he letter
mined TO climb over the seat and
secure the reins. Hundreds OF ex-
cited and anxious people watched
the progress Of the runaway for
two blocks while Martin was in
this act.
He snatched the lines from the
hands OF the ladies lust I'm time n
throw the horse into the narrows
at the foot Of Poplar street and
prevent his dashing out the lives OF
the occupants Of the buggy agains,
the WaXelbaum Company's new
building. After he had sped under
the railroad bridge and out into
Sixth street Martin threw his full
strength against the infuriated
horse and brought him to the pave
ment with a dull thud Mrs. Dun
wody slid out Of the carriage and
was slightly bruised. but Mrs viii
son remained and neither sustained
injuries of consequence.
Call Officer Johnson, of the police
force, was soon on the scene and
assisted the ladies' ia the :rain.
while Martin was literally carried
uptown on the shoulders of those
who saw his act. Heavy purses
we're hurriedly made up and his re-
muneratiOn in dollars has gone in
to the hundreds. Martin climbed
over the buggy seat in full view of
crowds OF people. who pronounced
1t the most exciting moment of their
lives.
The colored man was steady and
cool and smiled Pleasantly at the
praise of those who saw his dispIav
OF courage.
Atlanta, Ca. Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-10
New Postmaster for Richmond.

President Roosevelt has nomina-
ted for Postmaster of Richmond.
Mr.. Royal T.. Cabeu. yoSng white
lawyer of Nelson county. who re-
sides i'm this city. He will succeed
Mr. Wray r.. Knight. The appoint
mcnt has caused CONSERVATION i'm
the ranks of the people here and n
delegation OF business men is slated
Co leave for Washington TO see what
can be done about the matter. Mr..
Cabon is saving wood and saying
nothing" SO 90 speak. lie was
quoted ass having said that he did
rot know that hc-would accept. but
this view ut the matter Is hardly 90
Dee considered os the Office pays So.
500 per wear AMI upwards ANA hc
is just beginning the pr1ctica of law
Mr. Knight is universally popular
and is perhaps backed by more peo-
PIE i'm Richmond regardless OF color
or party affiliations than any other
postmaster has ever been.
He has the knack of making
friends and few enemies.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-10
Dividing the school Fuas.

A man came down from Buclllng-
ham
To our legislative hall.
He came TO help 10 make tho laws
And logislate for an.
Now that was what they sent him
for,
To show TO all fair play;
But he had other fish 20 fry.
And SO was led astray.
He went in quest of fame and caught
Bare notoriety,
Came from the chase with empty
bag
And chagrin all could see.
He would divide the school fund so
That only such per cent
AS taxes by the Negroes paid
Should fully represent
He reck'd not Of the sentiment
In old Virginia State
Which. like old England. likes fair
play,
Regardless OF all fate.
The Negroes have been free a day,
The whites for centuries,
They could not fairly be compared
IN wealth for tax with these.
But, pay them what their fathers
earned.
At but a trifiing rate
or interest and in equity,
It would bankrupt the State.
The Negroes do not ask for this,
They only ask for aid.
To educate their children till
They have some progress made.
Thus finally we make appeal,
And not, we hope in vain,
To the liberal white men OF the
State,
Who would her fame sustain.
Great Washington or Jefferson
Would scorn 10 deal a blow
To men bound hand and foot and
thus
Lay some poor creature low.
%. NJ. STEWARD.