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Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09
TEACHERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The statement is made that at leasi
three hundred additional American
school teachers will probably be re-
quired for the Philippines next year.
These may be of either sex. they will
he selected through examinations held
under the supervision of the federal
civil service commission. and their sal
AIRY Will be 81 900 annually. The rulas
which obtain in many American cities,
lorbidding the marriage of female
teachers or the employment of married
women. do not apply to the Philip
pines. The government seems rather
to favor feminine teachers who are
married. in order that they may have
the protection of their husbands in
regions. many of which are still semi
savage, and practically all OF which
are destitute of the comforts and con.
yeniences which are common in Amer
lean civilization.
the hardships which soldiers in the
Philippines must endure. But II Is
web to remember that there are now
in the island upwards of a thousand
American men and women engaged in
teaching and overseeing the work OF
perhaps five times as many native
pedaeosues. The salaries paid to
the teachers from the Uui,ed States
seem liberal when contrasted with the
average compensation of those who
remain at home in charge o. the corl-
mon schools, But they are none 700
large to make up for the loneliness
the possible danger In Isolated posts,
and the necessity of dwelling in an
alien, mfrlendly country, where white
people are few and far between. where
the tropical heat and dust of sam.
mer are only one degree more bear.
and steamy, depressing atmosphere OF
the rainy season, and where the strong
| est constitution may be wrecked un-
less constant precautions are taken to
preserve heai'n:
So far as the teaching OF English
t. the Fiipinos' Is concerned, the
process is apparently going on with a
fair degree Of success. Secretary Taft
is said TO be authority for the asser-
tion that more natives now speak and
understand English than Spanish, al
though the latter was the Official
language of the archipelago for over
two centuries. The school attendance
is large, and there is little doubt that
II the present status prevails for the
next ten years. reading, writing and
speaking English viii b. common
among the greater portion OF the more
civilized population Whether this will
bring about a greater degree of friend
ship toward the United States, or
Willingness to continue under its ar-
thority remains to be seen.
But In the meanwhile there is lit
tic doubt that most of th1 American
instructors who are at work are try
Ing to do the best they can under diff
cult circumstances, They may deserve
quite as much praise as the troops
That compose the garrisons whose
rifles and bayonets alone keep the
American flag. flying in that remote
quarter of the globe,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Massachusetts minister who de
clines to pay note given to a college
because he finds that the college does
not teach the story OF Jonah and the
whale may be wise in theology but
he seem deficient In legal wisdom He
says he will appeal to the courts TO
sustain his contention. but the courts
will probably decline TO pass on the
orthodoxy OF the bible and decide that
the financial obligation Is orthodox.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The little old battle ship Texas. long
since outclassed, Is to 20 cut of com
mission and be permanently retired.
share of mishaps. and has frequently
been dubbed the ''hoodoo" OF the navy.
But it is well to remember that. not
withstanding the jokes made at hef
expense. she rendered uncommonly
valiant service at Santiago and that
she Is entitled to honorable mention
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

OF all forms OF murder there is
none more detestable than the de
liberate killing of human beings in
order TO collect their life insurance
This is crime of which three Ameri
can residents in Mexico have been
convicted by the courts of that coun
try, after a series of reviews in which
their case is said to have come before
the highest tribunal of that republic
Since their victims We're also Ameri
cans. il does not appear why the
United States should interfere unless
proof Is advanced that they were not
fairly tried. The state department is
reported TO have investigated the mat.
ter and to have decided substantial
justice had been done. Yet 1t is al
legged that numerous appeals have been
sent to Washington demanding action
II the facts are as they are represent
ed, the course of our own government
seems perfectly correct,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The arrest of those Brooklyn bank.
ers will probably WORK for good In an
nnsuspected direction. They are so
ing to test the right of the police to
photograph a man before he is con
yicted of any crime. ON the fact OF
i. this proceeding appears to be con
trary TO law. equity. common sense
and the constitution but the courts
may think differently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

whether the Bible is or not And yet
the episode suggests that a judicial
decision by competent authority is
badly needed in a controversy so long
and SO bitterly fought as that over
the story of Jonah and the whale
although there is no disrepect in
doubling whether there is court IN
Massachusetts competent to settle II
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The little incident in Washington
between Senator Daniel ard Colonel
Bryan shows how undesirable 1t is for
Democrats 10 get together. The pub
lie peace viii have to be maintained
even If distinguished Democrats are
compelled to give up the pleasure OF
making faces at each other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

A North Dakota minister claims that
If he were mayor he would make his
city "a vestlhule of heaven" The doc
dents did not loiter too long in the
vestibule
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Optimistic club of America has
adopted as its insignia lsige button
hearing the word Smile That ought
10 be big help to the artomobilist
whose machine breaks dowr about 80
miles from home
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

According to one college professor.
bachelors and old maids furnish most
OF the worlds criminals. II should
he recorded in their favor however
that they furnish no busin, rs for our
already overworked divorce courts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The states rights issue is squarely
set in Alabama, where United States
court has suspended action on the
laws passed at The special session OF
the Legislature The question seems
to be- Can a state legislature enact
a law that United States court can
not repeal?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

In one Ohio county eggs are bein.
used as medium OF exchange owing
to the scarcity of money The only
disadvantage about this Arrangement
is that 1t is easier TO pass a bad egg
than bad coin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

If the beef trust would send out a
lot of handsomely embossed announce
ments to the retailers informing then
OF that alleged drop il the price ot
meats, perhaps the news might finally
get to the consumers in such a form,
that they would believe it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The scranton Republican thinks It
ridiculous that congressman who were
elected year ago are only about to
take their seats. Still. the time has
been well employed every member
has financial remedy scheme ready
with which to dose the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

After his present term 1t is said that
Governor Vardaman. of Mississippi
will retire from politics and devote
his energies to running a newspaper
yhe people of his state are to be con
gratulated-but the prospect does
seem trihe hard for the profession
of journalism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The new style of using the tele
phone is to hold the transmitter
against your chest when you talk.
This is also good way to practice
ventriloquism or talking without NOV.
ing yomr lips.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

will be afforded IL at some date not
very far distant. sharp disputes shall
arise. with Americans and Japanese,
backed by their respective govern
ments, on opposing sides. These facts
are NOT cited to arouse apprehension.
Yet ii may be worth while TO bear
them in mind. Philadelphia Bulletin
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

q. Bernard Shaw's suggestion OF Al
thony Comstock for president of the
United States was made in spirit OF
sarcasm. If Comstock were prcsi-
dent, Shaw might have trouble in get
ting his PLAYS produced In this coun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

James ]. Hill's latest declaration IS
that ut is time for the whole country
TO sober down The prohibitionists.
1t must be admitted, are doing their
best to make it sober up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

MH Rockefeller has given $4,000. 300
tc science. The next time one of the
judges has 80 pass sentence upon the
Standard Oil company. 1t should he
ordered 10 build s29.2iooOo worth o.
laboratories; then we might collect
our dues.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The declaration that a mans brain
is 10 per cent heavier than a woman'S
need cause no surprise when We re.
member that the average man in
dulges in drinks that go to his head.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

An Arkansas dispatch reports the
death of woman who during her
lifetime made 1900 dolls. And the
newspapers accorded her more space
than they would man who had sue.
ceeded in boarding that many dollars.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Large iutsatins canals and Iaterals
being constructed. land buyers from
Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas PICKING
up nearly everything in sight. with
our big fruit CROPS, and climate that
beats the world, the people of om
great southwest should fee, happy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The paying teller of Camden, n.
J., bank is critically i'll from blood
poisoning as the result OF handling
bank notes. Little news items like
this reconcile men to the use of clear.
ing house certificates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Only week or SO in the Union, a1d
Oklahoma has already started presi.
Dental boom for It's governor. Okla.
homa Is. as brash and heady as new
congressman,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The utes have consented TO 20 to
work and to send their children to
school. but the small boy who reads
dim novels and is thereby inspired to
go west and fight Indians will be n
long time in finding IT out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The football seasons casualty roll
i reported to be- Deaths, II; injured,
SS. One more revision Of the rules,
and the life insurance companies may
be heard from in no uncertain tones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Illinois Legislature las imposed
lax ON wheels which applies TO all
classes of vehicles except baby car
riages. II evidently recognized the i'm.
possibility of collecting a tax on them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

An Oregon man recently suffered a
severe attack of appendicitis brought
on by swallowing chewing gum. A
baby is the only thing that can swal.
low chewing gum with IMMUNITY, it
seems,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

According TO the New York papers.
another miser has died lin squalor. %
leaving behind him sl,547. During
times Ike these man runs the risk
OF being classei ms a miser II he
boards more than 30 cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Boston Globe has been request.
Il Loved You Once. Scoin You Now ;
Possibly the party wants to sing 1t to
his summer underwear
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

kid Wedge, reformed prize
hshter has been appointed pastor OF
church in Nebraska, 1t is to be
hoped that this will not cause any.
thing like split in the congrega.
tion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

With Thanksgiving out OF the way
the Christmas shoppers eau not devote
their attention to making ready for
the next biggest holiday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

1t Is now possible TO make yourself
understood at the telephone by placing
The transmitter against your chest.
Which is \ boon 10 those who tall,
through their hats while using the
telephone
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Thaw case goes over until Jan
the interval with the Howard Could
affair the Hartje case, AMI one or two
more like them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Democrats Of Connecticut ar'
reported to be whooping it up foi
Judge GRAY AID expect the delegation
from that state to be FOR min. When
Bryan hears this he viii propar'y GnII
discussing religion and get INTO poll
tics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The fact that Princess Marie Bona.
parte wears No. = shoe H. matter
o relatively small Importance. in view
o. the fact that she also wears a
$la,0o0.o00 bank account.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

A French scientist has succeeded in
producing sea urchins without stom,
achs. but the father of family finds
that human urchins not only have
stomachs, but that they are hard tc
I'LL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

A medical expert asserts that whis-
seems unjust TO blame ;hc microba5
Tor the rise and fall of the Populisi
party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Mr.. Bryan says his quarrel with Sen
ator Daniel was "a personal affair be.
tween gentlemen" Here. thsa, we
have the Democratic definition of a
gentleman
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

II Is claimed that numerous signs
point to mild winter. but all signs
fall when men In high places com
mence knocking each other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Drmkards in Denver are having :;
hard time. They are being photo
graphed by the police and get a mega.
tive from the bartenders when asking
for n drink.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

At the solicitation of many friends
1T Colorado Springs Hon. Franklin E.
Brooks. eS-congressman at large, has
announced himself as a candidate TO
succeed Mr.. Teller as United States
senator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The Houston Post now claims tha;
the man who wrote Way Down Upon
the Swanee River" once lived in that
city. though, for the life of us, We
cannot see why the poor ieiiaw should
lot be allowed to rest In peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Get that money ont OF tho stocking
The money is wanted for holiday shop
ping. and the stocking will he needed
To hang up for Santa Clans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

December is expected to be the last
month for many years in which you
can buy Christmas presents with cash
ier's certificates
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

DR.. Osler overlooked a great grand
stand play by not being one of the
first to welcome Pedestrian Weston
upon his arrival in Chicago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The steel trust recently declared
that it desired competition. Competi
ton, you know, is turkey and Gran
berry sauce to the steel trust.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

An Iowa propner assures the peo-
pie that the next president will not
wear his hair in braids dowr his back.
This disposes of Vardamal. anyhow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

IL is comfort to know that there,
Is one people on earth which does
not think sneeze harbinger of doe
TOR biiis The Eskimo is said to de
fsh' In sneezing-indeed. it is his one.
'"'ii oil dissipation, which he produces
ny shnfhng mixture of powdered
quartz and tobacco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The average man who knocks" Just
for the fun OF the thing is in the same
class with the man who points an un
loaded gun just to frighten somebody
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Having increased their own salaries,
congressman ought to he willing to
tln out some financial legislation for
The rest of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

What dd your farmer
'r'ehd think OF the grand opera?
Jennings--lIe seemed disappointed
because Simon Legree and the blood.
hounds didn't come out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Christmas next---aad preparations
for il are in progress now. 1t takes
Il lot of work for the American people
to get ready to enjoy Themselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

He who is ever prepared to die
leads a happy life" says the Baltimore
American. In that case life IN Russia
Is not so bad as represented.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Some of the Georgia and Alabama
papers call it "reeform," others cal.
i "refawm:" the real word howeve'
is "refum."
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

biggs-Was Smith on the wafer
wagon the last time You saw him?
Wisss-Just as bad, he was wearing
pumps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

During October only foity-seven peo-
pie were killed by New York street
cars. the motormen occasionally per
mitting somebody to get away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

II the people of Oklahoma are going
10 make real effort 10 live mp to
their constitution they won't have
tine for anything else.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

A Nebraska man says he would like
TO know just where Mr.. Bryan stands
on the ''In God We Trust question.
He might find out by contributing one
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Write to your eastern friends about
our climate as winter resort without
a competitor
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The army's record with big guns is
a pretty good substitute for the army
iiself--at least. until the war breaks
ont
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

3ryan is not proud of his military
career but the hack pay he is to get
may tend TO reconcile him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Cleveland has begun to annex he
suburbs. Evidently Cleveland does MOI
intend to fall behind Pittshurg withou;
Z struggle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The football season is ended, but
here and there a hunter continues to
be mistaken for a deer
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

So long as Wellman's sirship was
not working in the arctic business he
might hase utilized II for flying home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The best thing they found to be
thankful for in Georgia is that the LIST
Of January is still a month away
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The American hen is nor 10 blame
for the influx of British eggs. It was
nrOdnct
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Those who have been boarding cur
reucy for profit have held it too long.
The premium is disappeariLg already.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

a movement is on foot TO create an
inland water way from Massachusetts
to the Carolnas. why have oceans
at all?
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

What do you believer" asks the
Pttsburg Sun. Well. after reading the
latest gold-brick story we believe II
sucker is born every minute.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

business is much better. Cortelyou
says so--very emphatically--aad Cor
telyou has means of knowing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

The up-to-date Millionaire will now
make arrangements for a Christmas
tree decorated with radium,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

You monkey around n bee hive
you must expect to get stung.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09
/zsoMSaASalss

The hero melad committee is re
quested TO consider the cases Of nu
nnerous football sufferers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Keep clear of the knocks-. Give him
] wide berth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-12-09

Of the new coins to Mr. Bryan's cam.
paign fund as soon as he is nominated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-04-16
WashInoton's Last Portrait.

Another centurybld. but hereto
fore generally unknown portrait OF
light. II Is In the private collection
OF the late James +. JOY, railroad
builder who dfed recently at Detroit,
| Mich. This portrait was painted by
Crawford "A pupil Of the noted Peale.
II Is probably Washington's last sit
/ ting and shows him In the buff-and.
| blue uniform of revolutionary sol
der. According TO letters and other
authentic documents In possds zion
OF the joys, the portrait was made
at Ringgold Manor near Hagerstown.
Md, during a visit by Washington to
his old crony. General Ringgold. The
picture was for years in possession
of Colonel w. f. Mason McCarty of
Hagestown, at one time engineer In
the Russian service, under Skobeleif.
The American sold the heirloom only
when he broke up his home 20 live
permanently abroad, This picture is
exceedingly interesting Compared
with the usual Washington type,
Crawfords study reveals much native
merit For one thing IL shows the
general without false teeth. Note
the dropping upper lip. Then, too,
the strong lines OF the face are not
retouched-after the fashion familiar
ly seen in portraits of the first Presi-
dent. Crawford's painting was orig
inally bought at the Ringgold sale,
in the year 1928. II passed to Nc.
Carty through Wslliam Freaner "A
large land owner of Washington
County, Maryland. Freaner died,
aged so, in 1868. He willed the heir
loom to his sonin-law, McCarty, who
in earlier years was won't to exhibit
ii on each recurring Washington's
birthday. General Ringgold's first
wife was a Miss Cadwallader of Phila-
delphia. She was a great favorlte
with Washington. The general paid
frequent visits to the Ringgold manor.
At one time A. r. Stewart of New
York made efforts TO buy the picture
from McCarty, but failed. II seems
probable that a picture Of so great
historic value will eventually be given
place in some leading public muse
um.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-04-16
THE WHISKY RULES.

II Is a long time since whisky has
been whisky In the United States,
Most Of Il has been either a mixture
Of whisky and ethyl alcohol or else
straight ethyl alcohol favored and
colored, without any whisky in II at
all.
There are a good many people who
think the pure whisky Is as bad TO
drink as the ethyl alcohol, and don [
care how they are combined, so long
as the smallest possible amount Of
either Is sold. There are a few people
who think that ethyl alcohol Is just as
good TO drink as the whisky. but they
are the men who are making a pront
on OF these limitations known as
blends"
Despite such opposition Of opinion,
the Presidents order requiring the
WHISTLES, the blends, the adulterated
whiskles and the limitations to be
given distinct varieties OF labels Is an
excellent thing for the country, be.
cause II marks a triumph for literal
and exact honesty IN the enforcement
Of the pure food law, despite the pres
sure Of the strongest interests that
have yet been active 10 weaken its
benefits. The whisky adulterators had
thought that the law was so framed
that they could be permitted TO con
tinue TO sell imitation whisky under
the name Of blended whisky, but they
have now found out their mistake.
Had they won their point the door
would have been opened for similar
laXity of Interpretation with regard
10 many food products, and much of
the value Of the law might have been
ultimately lost. As IL Is, the law Is
kept In full effectiveness, and all that
IS necessary TO guarantee the people
OF this country a general honesty in
the labelling of the foods they buy Is
the proper degree of cooperation on
the part OF the state governments.
Illinois has bill pending to put the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-04-16
BUNK Err HILL.

Bunker Hill, April ia severe test
was given the pupils of the township
schools on Wednesday and Thursday.
The condition of Charles Lash, who
has been III for some time with pleu-
rlsy. is improving.
Upton Rickseeker sold very valu-
able driving horse to William Reed, of
Wilmot.
Mrs. Ella Graber visited at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bren-
ninger.
Jesse Mizer, Of Strasburg, IS build.
ing a new house on Lincoln avenue In
Brewster.
It is reported that John Smith sold
his farm TO his son. Tracy Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Higley, who
have made a stay over winter here in
the care of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emanuel Marchand, expect to
leave here about April 90 for their
former home in Zion City, Illinois.
Harry Marchand made a business
trip to Massillon. .
John Hartline is farming the fields
of the farm Of Emanuel Marchand.
T. S. Shelter made a business trip
to Canton on Wednesday.
The pie social held by the Beach
City ball team was well represented
by the young people OF this place not
withstanding bad weather prevailed.
They say it was well attended.
Mrs. Oliver Pfouts has been quite
III for the past few days.
r. w. Stuck, the cnterprising school
teacher Of McFarrens district, who
conducted the examination in the
Bunker Hin district, visited at the
home Of his uncle, Orlando Stuck on
Wednesday evening.
The township high school team
crossed bats with the Beach City
team on Friday afternoon. The
score stood to In favor Of the
latter.