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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
The Kaiser's Busy Days.

The Kaiser's reputation as the
most strenuous of modern monarchs
would seem to be thoroughly well
deserved, II we may judge from some
statistics of his energy which have
recently been published in Berlin.
During the last twelve months he
has, we are told, personally attend
ed to 5,857 foreign Matters" and
10 $4,000 dealing with home affairs.
But the total of nearly 5000 mat
ters" a month to which he has given
personal attention take up only a
fraction of his energy. There were
mother 100,145 matters" Zone
could like to know the exact mean
ag of this expression, by the way)
The settlement of which was left to
private Cabinet, but of which he had
ersonal cognizance. Besides all
his, he has written (for which, pre-
iumably, we may read signed) more
han 1000 letters, kilograms, orders,
or other documents.-T P.'s Weekly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24

A farmer and his daughter were
driving home from market in their
pony cart, when two ruffians leaped
out upon them from a hedge After
searching the pockets of both, the
robbers got into the pony cart and
drove Of
WELL" said the farmer, here's
nice thing; pony and trap gone.
and all our money as we'll"
Not quite, father" replied TIE
girl. The money is safe, for / put
the purse in my mouth while the
thieves were searching my pockets" !"
says Home Notes.
Great Scot, Polly" cried the old
man, now if only your mother had
been here, too, we might have saved
the pony and trap"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
RenediCtine.

Pat had occasion to pay visit to
the parish priest. The host brought
a bottle of benedictine, and filling a
liquor glass, reminded his guest that
the wine was made by the, holy
monks.
"To get the full flavor" he said,
"it should not be swallowed at once,
but slipped slowly.
Pat caught up the tiny glass,
looked at it for a moment, and then
slipped the cordial as directed When
he had finished Pat placed the glass
on the table with look of satisfac-
tlon on his face.
And what do you think of the
benedictine?" asked the priest.
"Blessin's on the holy monks who
made that stuff, but the divil 1y
away with the man that invinted the
glass;" answered Pat.-Black and
White,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
UNKNOWN WHITE RACES.
Said to Have Existed In South Africa
at a Remote Period.

The idea that in parts of the trop-
les, amidst the dark-skinned races,
there exists mysterious isolated white
tribes bearing strong resemblance
to Europeans has long possessed a
curious fascination for the Old World.
The early adventures in Central and
Southern America brought home many
tales of extraordinary cities beyond
the mountains, and vague stories
afioat in South Africa 80 or 40 years
ago furnishes Rider Haggard with a
theme for one of his best known nov
els. Yet so strong hold has the idea
gained, that even at the beginning
Of the twentieth century the possibil-
ity of the existence of a genuine white
race is-not altogether scoffed at. 1t
is less than Ave years ago that an
American officer engaged in opera
tions against the Moros in the Phil
ippines collected apparently substantial
evidence relating to a mysterious
white tribe in the island of Mindanc.
The oefiier was so impressed that he
determined to conduct an exploring
party across the center of the island.
But apparently the mysterious white
folk had vanished, for the world up
to the present time has heard moth
ing of the search being crowned with
success.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
SKUNK SKIN AND SKUNK OIL.
Yields Profitable Annual Revenue
In the State of Maine.


Fashion in furs regulates the
price of skunk skins. Three years
ago the coat of dark skunk was
worth from $3.50 to SO and there
were not enough to supply the de-
mand. Since then the muskrat has
supplanted the skunk as the wearer
of a profitable skin, and only tho
very choicest of skunk pelts sell for
50 this season.
But when there are from ten to a
dozen fat skunks to be had on every
acre of meadow land, when hard
wood club Is the only weapon re-
quired in the killing, and when every
fat skunk, regardless of it's color,
holds more than quart of oil, which
is worth S5 gallon wholesale, there
are always men who will chase
skunks for the money there is in the
business.
From 100000 to 10000 skunks
are slain in Maine every year. The
practice of killing the black ones
and leaving those of a lighter color
to perpetuate the race has reduced
the income received from the furs to
a small figure and has practically
exterminated the dark skunks, but
the demand for skunk oil Is steadily
growing and the price has gone up
81 a gallon since last year.
The oil is used by residents of
Maine, who esteem 1t highly for its
virtues in curing rheumatism and
stiff joints, and the druggists send
many gallons out of the State to be
sold in Boston and New York 1t is
probable that nearly $4,000 gallons
of skunk oil Is produced in Maine
every year.
Most of that used locally is pure,
State is adulterated with fat OBJ
tanned from hens and woodchucks.
AS the impure oil seems to effect as
many cures as the genuine article,
the men who work the imposition on
the public stand small chance Of de-
lection.
Most of the skunk pelts taken in
Maine are sent to Philadelphia,
where they are tanned, dipped in a
black dye and made up into furs for
export to France and Germany, in
which countries they pass as mon
key skins.
The killing of skunks lasts for
about month, by which time all the
fat ones that contain Oil have denned
for the winter. 1t is estimated that
the Maine skunks yield an annual
revenue of from $125,000 to $780,
600, which is double the sum made
from all the honey bees liz the State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24

learts of cold-blooded animals
beat for a Comparatively long
eriod after death or removal from
The body if kept cool and moist),
because of powerful internal collec-
don of nerves, known as ganglia,
whose automatic impulses cause the
'egular contractions of the muscles
similar ganglia exist in man and
other warm-blooded animals, but
heir action is less prolonged. A
turtles heart, atter removal has
been known to beat thirty-six. or
oyen forty-eight hours. Twelve or
fourteen hours is a common record.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24

A mans hair turns gray five years
sooner than a woman's.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
HOME COOKING.
New Nngland Lemon Pie.

The peculiar feature of 1t is the
potato, which is used in place of
-four or coTnstarch.
Mix together a cupful of sugar, a
grated potato, two eggs, eupful of
boiling water and the juice and rind
Of lemon. Bake between two crusts
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24

Cobbler-My shops burnt down.
stuck in 1t to the last, but 1t was of
no use, lost my awl!
Saintley-Alas! Then, you didn't
save sole! You'll be on your up
pers for awhile, but time heels all,
and l hope soon that you'll be peg
ging away again and make up your
losses and something to boot
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24
Mistake Somewhere.

Compulsory education" remark.
ed the moralizer, lis contrary to tho
laws of nature"
"oh, l don't know" rejolned the
demoralizer. Even the fishes are to
be found in schools, you know" -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-04-24

What every nation should have is a
standing army that no other nation is
able to sit down on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
ESTIMATES MADE FOR
 RIVERS AND HARBORS
Warrior and Tombigbee to Get $238,ooo for Completion of Contracts-Mo-
 bile Harbor Gets $442,o

Washington. December 3.-(Special.)- The recommendation of appropriations of the secretary of the treasury for the fis- cal year, ending June 30. 1908, has been received by the appropriations commit tee of the Senate and House
 The main feature is the recommenda- ton for rivers and harbors improve ments, upon which the house bill now in the process of formation will De based. It should be understood, how ever, that the estimates are not always indicative of the appropriations given, and frequently projects eliminated from the secretary's report find places in the bill This is necessarily the case where new projects are authorized The accounts to be appropriated, according to the chief of engineers embrace the following:
 Black Warrior, Warrior and Tombigbee continuing improvements in completion of contracts, authorized by the construction of locks and dam No. 1 in the Tombigbee river. near Demopolis, and those No. 2 and g. in the Warrior river, next above, and by the construction of dredges and lock houses as authorized, $23S ,0O0; harbor at Mobile, $422, 900; Alabama river. $100, 0,000; Tombigbee river, $30, 0,000; Tennessee, above Chattanooga, $51, GOO; Tennessee, below Chattanooga $422, 790
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
CONGRESSMEN PLAN
 ID RAISE SALARIES
Think S5000 a Year is lnSuff1-
 cient Pay
MEMBERS LACK THE NERVE
Only Chance to Get 1t Through Is to Include 1t In General Bill So Roll Call Will Not Be
 Necessary.

Washington, December 3.-(Special)- The salaries of members of Congress may possibly be increased to $500 per annum, instead of the 5000 they are now receiv- ing The subcommittee now framing the legislative, executive and judicial appro- pration bill is conferring with individual members oyer the proposition, and in nearly every instance members are or the opinion that the salaries should be in- creased. There has always been the ut most prejudice against such an increase, and the word salary grab has frequent ly been used in connection with it.
 Ii is undoubtedly true that members ought to have more than they are now receiving. All of them think so, but whether they will have the nerve to vote that way is another question. Five thou sand dollars in majority of the dis big lot of money. and accordingly mem bers from the rural districts have resi- tated to advocate the many bills which have been introduced looking to a raise. This year the committee is thinking of solving the problem for the individual member. If present plans are carried out the increase item will appear in the bill, and there will be no record vote neces- sary on the proposition unless some mem Der is able to summon to his aid enough votes to demand a roll call.
 While the committee is straining earn estly to bring about an increase, 1t can hardly be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
ENORMOUS CROWDS
 CONTINUE TO GATHER

At Golfers Drug Store, 1O9-ll1 North 2oth street Birmingham. where the great ki- Wa Remedy Company is advertising ki- Wa the great blood and nerve remedy. They are selling large $l bottles for 3o cents, or a full course three bottles, or S} worth for ST. This is undoubtedly the greatest remedy and largest sale any medicine has ever had in Birmingham for the same length of time for rheumatism, stomach trouble and all blood diseases. Ki-Ma is a wonder. People calling all the time telling what the great remedy has done and is doing for them. They simply sell this great remedy on it's own merit. One bottle convinces and the time is growing short with the advertising sale, as December b is the last day. They sell a Sl bottle for 90 cents. and their object in doing this is to show people that the great remedy will cure without q doubt all the above diseases, and to con vince the people of the fact they want to get as much as one bottle in every home in the city and county.
 As they have been having some mail orders. they wish to say that people living out of the ci,y wishing to try this great remedy send $i by mail to the Collier Drug Co, Birmingham, OF Fulton Bros, Bessemer; Kirkland Green Bros. lnsley: Gale Drug Co. Pratt City, or Bain's Drug Co.,, Woodlawn, Ala, and they will send you by express three bottles, which is d full course of the remedy any time between this and December 15. After De- ccmber 15 it will cost you strictly $ per bottle. 1t will pay any person suffering with the above diseases to call at the drug store and try the great remedy and be convinced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04

tion, rendering my sleep and appetite nor. nal and l simply did not feel the need of whisky or beer and did not want 1t.
 "On the fourth day l stopped all aleo- holie stimulants of my own accord Throughout this time I was attending bar, imelllng. handling and seeing the stuff but did not experience the least de- sire to touch it, and strange to say, have not from that day to this.
 Tn twenty-one days my cure was com- plete, and l had not lost a day from my business nor experienced the least incon- venence.
 "I eat three hearty meals day, and on my way home tonight stopped to get little lunch, as I could not wait for meal time
 At night I sleep like log and awake refreshed.
 'I feel energetic and strong. The first week after beginning treatment my en- ployer, who did not know I was taknig treatment, but had noticed a decided inn provement in my ability to attend to business, said to me; You have done so well lately that I think it only just that l raise your salary, which he did, with promise that if I continued doing so well that I would receive another hand- some raise. OTTO KAPPSTEIN,
 No. 163 Market Street. Chicago, H."
 WHISKY AND DRUG PATIENTS can be cured within the privacy of tho patients home. The James treatment is a positive reliable cure and will cure any case. A siXty-page illustrated booklet has been published. explaining the treatment, manner in which it is given, etc. Whisky. wine and beer habits. .......$1 SIP 70 Tobacco and snuff habits ............. 500 Cigarette and cigar habits ............ 500
 Hypodermic and internal remedies for drug habits of all kinds specially pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FIX CURSIONS VIA. SOUTH
 ERIN RAILWAY.

Southern Railway will sell Christmas Holiday Excursion tickets from all points on it's line at one and one-third fare, plus twenty-five cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 20, q, 22, 23, "A, 25, 30 and 31, and Jan. 1st, limited for re- turn Jan. 7th, 1907. For rates, schedule and complete informa- tion apply to M. H. Bone, D. P. A., M. Coxwell, c. P. A., Morris Hotel Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
BAR-KEEPER CURED
 IN THREE DAYS
OF ALL DESIRE FOR
 ALCOHOLIC STIMULATES
TENDED BAR DURING TREATMENT
Employer Raised Salary, Saying. "You Have Done So We'll Lately That | Think It Is Only Just That Raise Your Salary" Which
 He Did With q Promise
 Of fl Further Raise.

The most striking characteristic of this interesting character is that he is sur rounded by liquors and beers all free for the taking" that he is invited by GUS toners no less than a hundred times a day to have something" yet never touches a thing and declines all offers in a positive. polite way that denotes firm ness and a will power or self-control that is the envy of all who know him, es- pecially those who are struggling unsuc- cessfully with their uncomfortable ap- petite for drink.
 This remarkable man was asked how he resisted drink so successfully. He was too busy to respond, and said the state ment should be prepared with great care as to detail. That night he wrote statement from which the following eX- tracts are taken, viz:
 Five weeks ago I was drinking twen- ty drinks per day, nervous, weak and couldn't sleep.
 When I started. the James treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Welcome News.

The action of the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, in reapponting the Rev. M. F. Morris to the pastorate of the First church of Bes- semer meets with the approval of every member and is a source of pleasure to every one who has ever known Mir. Morris.
 During the single year of his ministry here he has come in to the closest touch with all classes of people. has won the hearts of those who have heard him preach. and has received into his church nearly a hundred new members.
 It is said that never before has there been such activity in the various branches of the church. The congregation has been greatly enlarged. there having been d record attendance at every service.
 Since last Saturday there had been a spirit of suspense among the people, but now that the appointments are made he will be welcomed back to his charge with unbounded joy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Local Items.

The negroes implicated in the attempted Jail delivery last night were, Walter
 McGee, Percy Williams and Dave Curtis, alias Rosco three prisoners who were
 confined on long terms The plot was known to nearly all of the chain gang
 The trial will come up before Mayor Sul-
 livan some time tins week. The E,lks held their regular meeting to-
 night and finished a good deal of secret
 work.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
 company has let the contract for the construction of two improved washers at Johns and Sumter, similar to those
 used at Adger. The men and the material
 are on the ground and the work will
 begin at once. The cost will amount to
 approximately $S0,0OO.
 E. A. Little, w. II. Dennis and Lee Moody have returned from a week s
 hunting trip near Warsaw, Ala. and re-
 port a most enjoyable time and excel-
 lent sport
 E. A. Mitchell, George Goings and J. H. Parsons have also returned from a successful hunt in South Alabama. The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. l.. Emil, who died at her residence last night were held this aft ernoon at the residence. and interment
 was made in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Circus Train Is Wrecked.

Charlotte N. C., December 3.-rhe train hauling the Sparks circus was wrecked today al Roberder. small station twenty miles below Troy. One snowman was Killed and two were badly injured. The blame for the accident was placed upon the conductor of the train by the show men, Immediately after the wreck several of them beat Conductor Stack into insen- sibility. They escaped into the surround ing timber. Officers are searching for the men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Fair Grounds.

New Orleans, December 3.-Fast tune was the feature of today's racing at the air Grounds. In the third race Charlie Eastman made the fastest time of the present meeting for six furlongs while In the fourth event Juggler did the fastest mile of the season on these grounds. Weather clear, track fast. Summary:
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Monere, 10S Aubuchon), to 1, won; Mazioneill loo CTroxer). to l, second; Duchess on Montebello. 105 co. Williams), 30 to l. third. Time, Los 4-5.
 Second race, six furlonfs. selling-Dar- gin 11O (Swain). 12 to l. won; Bill Phil lops, 11O (NicoD. ? to l, second; Wild Irish man, 1Oi Ruemam, 20 to l, third. Time, 11i.
 Third race, six furlongs-Charlie East man, 1O5 CMountan), Il to 10. won; La Soreiere, 1Ol (Garncp, Il to 10, second; Paloday, 1O1 GL. Smith). 6 to l, third. Time, 1:13.
 Fourth race, mile, handicap-Juggler, 1OS e. Hennessy), even, won; St. Valentine, 110i (Gannon), 20 to 1. second Dr. Spruill, , 104 (NicoD, c. to l, third. Time, l :39 3-5.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Voting, 107
 
 tCherry). to 1, second; Billy Vertrees, no (Seder), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:01 2-5.
 Sixth race. mili and one-siXteenth, sell ing-Orly II, 112 (NieoD, II to 10, won; Padre, 106 e. fTisher), 10 to l. second; King Wilda, 104 GA. Morgan), to l., third. Time, 1:4S 1-5.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, one mile, selling-AdebeH 1l4; Kohnoor, Ill; Water Pansy, Anti Money, Dr. Riley, Ill; Glencare 10S; Dr. Heard, 106; LaCache, Mahogany, Foreign er 105; Handbag 104 Tinker, 100 Second race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Il Dottere, 105: Florentine, Sim plcity, Israelite, Atlas, Esterre, Violin, 102; Kemp Ridgely, 100; Marvel "P," Henry Hertricks, 9s; Clique, Conjuress, ST. Ancestor. Plater, 97; Sarsaparilla, 93 Third race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Toboggan, 110 Consideration, Lady Henrietta, 106; Rusk. 1O4 Gay Ade- laide, l02; Calapash, Airship, 102; Alecon, 10l; ButinsSi, 97.
 Fourth race, one and one-sixteenth miles-Beecher, 102; Shawana go; Terms Rod 90; Henry Watterson, 96; Scalplock, 93; Missouri Lad, 9S; Flavigny, 93. Fifth race, six furlongs 2-year-olds. selling Refined, no; Sally Preston, 1O7; Lady Vimont, 105: Mary Candemas, 103; l Pompadour. 102; Ludia, 1O1; Rose Hart, 0S; Suada, Anna Rusllin, 97; Golden Pheasant, 96; Zanliss. 96; Bye Bye IT., 96 Sixth race. one mile and twenty yards selling-Selfsh, 109 Robust. Quinn Brady, | Excitement. 107 Bitter Hand. 1OS: MT. 1 Scott 102 Lady Charade. Merry Belle. | 102: Or. McClucr, 9S; Henpeeked Dr. Young, Globe Runner, Balshot, 97.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
CITlzENS' INDUSTRIAL ASSO'N. Old Man Post Jumps on the American
 Federation of Labor.

Chicago. December 3.-The convention of the Citizens Industrial association of America opened here today and is sched- uled to last through two days.
 Mayor Dunne delivered an address of welcome to the delegates and an ad- dress was delivered by William Colison, general secretary of the National Free Labor association of Great Britain.
 President Post in his report character ized the American Federation of Labor as "the greatest trust in the word.' He declared the industrial association was formed to defend communities and citi- zens from the destructive acts of both capital and labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
United Charities Meet.

The United Charities held the first meeting after Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. V. M. Oweus this afternoon at 8 o'clock. A number of important mat ters were discussed and the reports of the recent work received. During Thanks giving week nine families were furnished with baskets filled with luscious fruic and other edbles, while the society was busy in many ways helping needy fam files with coal. food and clothing.
 Thirty-six dollars was paid to the Rob- inson-Hanby infirmary for medical at tendance upon the poor of Bessemer. This was made possible by the liberal dona- tions of the public schools last Thursday, when nearly s23 was donated to the cause.
 Quite an interest is being aroused among the ladies of the city in this worthy cause. two new members were added this afternoon and the roll is all ready filled with the names of strong and enthusiastic workers. The organization holds an important place in the life of the town and deserves the aid of all bus mess men who would like to see their money used to the best advantage among the poor.
 Mrs. V. M. owens is president. Mrs. E. H. Lopez, vice president, and Mrs. Edgar L. Mitchell. secretary and treas urer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Notes and Personals.

William Rocker of the Bessemer Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company has removed to Avondale with his family.
 Frank s. White was in the city this morning. looking after a case in the Bessemer city court
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Jap McAdory in Jonesboro. A full membership is requested as the meeting is of more than ordinary importance.
 Colonel and Mrs. McTyeire have re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Another Deradnaught to Be Built.

Portsmouth, Eng, December 3.-The keel plates of another Dreadnaught were laid here by Admiral Sir Archibald Doug las. the commander-n-ehief of Ports mouth this morning. The new battleship will be larger and more powerful than the first Dreadnaught. It is expected that her construction will progress rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-04
Oklahoma Wants the Lands.

Guthrie. Okla, December 3.-President Murray of the constitutional convention today appointed committee to memoral- ize Congress. requesting the transfer of the segregated land in the Indian terri tory from federal to state control The convention considered the advisablity of buying these lands. but definite action was deferred until the last of the week.