The Sandusky Register from Sandusky, Ohio • Page 4

SANDUSKYJKEG ISTER FOUNDED APRIL 183. Issued Every Morning. at Postofflce. Sandusky. O.

626 630 Water St JNO. MACK, President and Managing Editor. MEMBER Select List Ohio Daily Papers, American Newspaper Publishers Association. Eastern Representative, Robert Tomes, IK Nassau St. TorK.

Representative, Allen Ward. Boyce Building. Chicago. THE DAILY REGISTER, founded I'M. eight to sixteen pages Subscnplion delivered by vainer.

1 week. By mail three months six SUNDAY REGISTER, founded 1SSI e.ght to sixteen rases. DelUered bj carrier, 3 cents per week, by mail time months, 40 cents: six months, cents, "thTweEKLY REGISTER, founded oidSf jourSaJ m'oino" TuMi'shcd every Wednesday. Subscription pru.e Jl 00 per j'edr in advance. A larger bonafidc daily circulation a larger weekly tion than any other newspaper in trie three editions Daily.

Sunday nnd Weekly. The Kepsu eeraiaeie.y Blankets Sandusky and Erie county. The Register is the only Sandusky Newspaper receiving The Associated Press Dispaicli Circulation Guaranteed. The Register Is the only San Newapaper that hai permitted official examination rtport ol circulation ginct The United Publishers Association of New York City has invest! gated, and certifies to, the circulation of this publication. These facts have been established, and guaranteed to advertisers.

The Association of American Advertisers has examined and certified to the circulation of this nub lication. The figures of circulation aonteined in the Association's report only are guaranteed. testation of American Advertisers No. Whitehall Bliig. H.

T. City SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1911. OHIO'S CANALS. At last the people of Ohio are given some sane conclusions on the canal systems of the State in the official report of Mie hoard in charge. John h.

Miller, chief engineer, in his annual report just submitted to the governor charges that selfish interests on the one hand and ignorance on the part of the public on the other hand are the real causes which 'have crippled the efficiency of Ohio's canals and permitted the pioperties to run down and go to waste. It is high time the true situation is recognized and officially stated. He declares that if the canals were put in proper condition they would he a source of actual profit, a great benefit to the in moving commerce from the interior and an important aid in regulating railroad rates. This has been The Register's contention all along and any man who looks at the question from a disinterested standpoint will admit the engineer's position is sound. The (State's policy heretofore in dealing the canal sj stems has been scandalous, worse than that, it has "been one of downright shift lessness, graft and robbery Adverse legislation, wholly in response to certain selfish interests, (lias done more to place the canals in their present state of impotency and than any othes cause, is the statement of the engineer, and it is absolutely true He cites instances one legislature made appro liropriations for certain improvements and the refused, to appropriate money to complete the unfinished work, with the result that "whatever money was expended was simply thrown away.

The engineer says that the constitutional convention should take cognizance of the canal problem, to the end that authority in the management and administration of the State's public "works may be strengthened and their powers tightened so that Selfish interests may not control and responsibility ma; lie fixed. well defined 'anal policy and an application of business principles to their administration are needed. The engineer shovs that if our canals today in use. a load of merchandise could he sent across the entire State for what the now charge for 50 miles, one fourth the and the railroads would be lorced to adjust their lates to meet competition. The Miami and Erie Canal from Cincinnati to Tole do is in good condition only in spots and while from Defiance to Toledo it could be used, it is wholly out of commission from Defiance to Cincinnati, hence sections tihat be Used are now practically worthless.

The the Ohio and Erie Ca which runs from Cleveland to Is out. of commission, not Jritlstandlng it has been rebuilt most of the way, simply because there is no aqueduct at Roscoe asd the legislature made no provision for the work and dredging also at Tuscarawas had to be discontinued for lack of funds. What is needed in the canal system is a sane business policy for improvement and the prosecution of every scoundrel who bleeds the State in the use of Jhe canals. S.VXIHSKV Ol'STOMS DIKTItlCT. There is about as much danger of the Sandusky customs district being abolished as there is of building a railroad to the moon.

Not onlv does this district pay out but ac for the ikes money Government and so long as that condition continues there is no danger that the district vwll be abolished, it should be un dpr. tood that no such conditions as exist in this district exist in districts vhich it is proposed to consolidate. The latter are distiicts in which it roots several dollars to collect one, in some of them several hundred for i one taken in. The Sandusky district is not in that class. Another thing, in tilie government's internal ievenue servile the pay is based upon the volume of business done.

In the customs service the pay is based on the amount of collections. The Register two or three days ago showed that Sanduskv tanks third in the list of Lake Erie ports in volume of business, that while, for instance, lie collections at the port of Erie are considerably larger than those of Sandusky, due wholly to transportation collections," still Sanduskv 's actual volume of business is from three to four times more than Erie's and neady double Toledo's volume of business. This district ranks third among all the districts of Lake Erie. It is exceeded only by Cleveland and Buffalo, according to the government's report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1911. So long as this condition costumes, there is no oc casion to tear that this district will be disturbed.

Another thing should be kept in mind. the government does not run its customs districts solely to make money as it does its revenue districts. The fiisf) and most important purpose of the former is to serve tlhe shipping public and the country's commerce, and prevent frauds upon the revenues and to efficiently discharge this service requires a 'large measure of expense, especially at ports along the Canadian border. THE PARCELS POST. The latest use suggested for the parcels is the delivery of small amounts of produce, butter, eggs and fiuit.

It is claimed that this would put the producer and consumer into daily touch and enable them to laugh at the middleman who na tuially and rightly wants to add his profit to what the farmer gets, and that it would also help he country mciohant, as he be given an improved and cheaper method of transportation, and could thereby carry on his business with less capital or keep a greater variety of goods. In that way he could get even the 'big nttiil order houses. There may be something in this claim, for the mail order hotibes demand shipments by freight as fai as possible and because the railroads make their minimum rates on 100 pounds weight, the mail order houses encourage neighbois to join in their orders for the purpose of securin; the lowest possible cai rving charge. The result of this is that some member of the community oecomes solicitor of business for the mail order house in his own neighborhood and gets hN neighbors to join with him If the parcels post svstem does all that it advocates claim it wall do. if it encourages small shipments of commodities, the local merchant may reap an advantage, provided ho can meet competition in prices.

Before the election last fall the voters hen id a great deal about 'hargr of ciookednes against Republican officials and einplovcs The. Democratic campaign stumpers, in cludisg the governor, had a gieat deal to say about canal frauds under Republican administration The board of public nnrks declare 111 their report that the investigation developed nothing. Thirty million people in this country are depositors in the hanks of this couiiliy of one so't and another and the latest government reports showed that the banks owe depositors If! billion, 500 million dollars This is over four times as nrunh money as there actually is in the whole country and gives a sidelight upon the necessity of safeguarding our banking system to pre vent not only bad banking but financial panics. Mem'hers of the State Public Service Commision may try to excuse their acceptance of free transportation on the Erie railroad on the ground that the State Is saved a few dollars aud claim that receiving such favors does not 'put them under obligations to the railroad or would prejudice their judgment an any case SANDUSKY REGISTER. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1911 brought before them affecting the railroad, but the public will not accept it.

They lliave no business to be riding around the State on passes. It is violation of the spirit of the law. If not the letter. The very fact that the receiver of the Erie railroad, after the commissioners had asked for free transportation, placed at 'heir service his own private car and locomotive, with private colored cooks and waiters to serve them, was enough. Notwithstanding Ohio had a great crop of apples and the prhe is lower than it has been in many years, fresh frauds galore in the manufacture of vinegar are being discovered.

Adulterated and imitation cider vinegar is on the market, scores of affidavits have been prepared in the State dairy and food commissioner's office ithin the past few days and a campaign to bring lake manufacturers to justice is to begin. NERVOUS PEOPLE Melville Pins. Have 11 Message for ins, I.eMless, 'iilncly. Out Sorts People Who Cannot Sleep Since Melville Bros, secured the igeucy for Morse's Glycerole, the pin el vegetable nerve tonic, a great people in Sandusky are grow ing healthier and happier. Morse's ijiyceroie is guarantce'J sleeplessness, brain fag.

nervous debility, hysteria, alcoholism, result of overwork, and any nervous af lection. Your money will be refunded with any red tape whatever, if Morse's Glycerole doesn't do all that claimed lor it. Remem'ber that the formula is plainly printed on every bottle; that it contains no Opium, Bromides nor Coal Tar Products; that it is purely egetable that cures by building up. Morse's Glyrerole invigorates; it the King of Tonics; it infuses new life, vigor, and vitality into the whole system. Bright evos, clear skin and that confident feeling of being able to accomplish things follow its use.

If you xv ant a good sound refreshing sleep tonight, get a bottle of Mrrse's Glycerole right now. Its ingredients are so harmless that it best remedy known to soothe irritability of teething infants. Price 50 cents and $1.00 a bottle. 'ANDY" WILL HELP Steel King Gives Clyde Presbjtci inns Nice Xmas Present. The Presbyterians of Clyde have for some time contemplat putting a handsome new pipe organ into their church.

It has been the intention to raise $1, 800 to $2,000 for this purpose, and through a Brooklyn friend of Rev. Earl A. Mlffler, Andrew Carnegie, the steel king, was appealed to for assistance. Word has been received from Mr. Carnegie that he xvlll pay one half the cost of the new oigan the congregation will the rest Announcement of this tact by the pastor created great interest and enthusiasm among the congregation.

A contract will soon be en teed into for the organ, and it will be installed early in the spring. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Umbrellas for Men, Women and Children, 75c to $7.00 PUSCH, MARTIN CO. A FINE XMASPROGRAM Tne program thespccinl t'hrist service to be held the Con ciint lonal church Sunday morning, was announced. Friday ris Orpin voluntary Miss Wnje.

Processional. "Beneath the Star Strewn Heaven" (Wilkinson.) The story of the Shepherds. Carol, "Glnd Tidings to All" (Shepherd. 1 1 lie Story of the Wise Carol. "What Star is tint, that beams so bright?" liaitlctt.) Invocation all standing.

Lord's Prayer. Glona KespoiiMve Reading. Xo Hi, Carol, "Sleep. Holv llahe'' (Shen a rtl, Xov.n Hod" iinh ChiM (Shcpnidi. Violet Wr.iv and chorus Offering Offirtorv Solo.

'The Hiilhtlav of a King." Jlist, Hern ice Dann. Hvmn, to the World" No. 157 the congregation. Bencditcion all scaled. Recessional, "Welcome, Yule" (Shephard.) The carols, including the processional and recessional, are to be sung by tfic Christian Endeavor Choir.

Turkey with the trimmings and Roman Punch Saturday night at The Pabst Cafe. Frohman Elzenheimer. It MRS. E. AVERY DIES AT JPUH Was Long Prominent as Member of D.

A. R. In Buckeye State Attended Meet Held in San dusky Last October Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, Cleveland's foremost clubwoman, died suddenly Friday of heart failure induced by an incipient attack of pneumonia.

She was sixty seven years of age. Burial will be in Cleveland, at akeview cemetery. The funeral ill be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at the residence 2331 Woodhill rd.

Burial will be private. A memorial II be held later by the D. A. It. Mrs.

Avery was one of the most prominent women in Ohio. She was charter member of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution; the organizing Regent of Western Reserve Chapter, of Cleveland and the second State Reg ent of the Ohio Daughters, and for numlber df years had been the editor of the American Monthly tzine, the organ of the National Society, D. A. R. Mrs.

Avery was those who ittended the state meeting of the A. hehl in this city last Oct ober. She was well known in Sandusky and the announcement of her death came as a shock to a hdst of friends. Of the death of Mrs. Avery the Cleveland Press of Friday, said: Mrs.

Avery was not ill until 1 m. Friday. She died at 3:30 m. "She died," said her husband, "as she long said she hoped who would, She often said she did not want to live after she be came unable to work. She wa6 in no pain at any In the esteem, with which Cleveland clubwomen, her former pupils, her friends, and the public generally regarded her, Mrs.

Avery held a position in Cleveland that xvaS uniime. She was born at Dundee, Dec. 1 3, 1844. attended school at the Massachusetts state normal school at Framingham. She wa6 married July 2.

1870, at Battle Creek, Mich. With her husband she moved to Cleveland the following summer, and had lived there ever since. Mr. Avery went to Cleveland to become superintendent of schools in what was then called East Cleveland, it comprised that part ot the present city between 5ath st and the present city limits. Mrs.

Avery became principal of the high school, now part of Bolton school. Later, when Mr. Avery became principal of the city normal school, Mrs. Avery became his assistant. Mrs Avery was the lirst woman elected to a office in Ohio that of rn.em.ber of the Cleveland board of education one only woman ever elected a member of the Cleveland public library board.

At the time of her death she was president of tne Cleveland city of school examiners. On her sixty seventh birthday, Dec. 13, 25 of her closest friends and associates gave her a testimonial dinner. Before her marriage in 1870 Mrs Avery ivas Catherine Hitchcock Tildeu. She came of a line of New England colonists, including Dr.

William Pynchon president of Harvard college in 1675. She was founder of Western Reserve chapter daughters of the American revolution, and was a charter member ot Commodore Perry chapter national society of daughteis of the vnir of 1812. Until her death she was editor of American monthly, official publication of the A. R. Mrs.

Avery for many jears acted as a volunteer substitute teacher in Cleveland high schools when pressure of work overwhelmed the regular force She did it, she said, because he loved the work. She had been a teacher in her youth, and was high piinuip.il at Battle Creek Mich Mrs. Avciy while in the cast shortly after (lie war was an associate of Wendell Phillips, the militant abolitionist. When she left for Mich igan she brought a letter of introduction from Phillips to friends in ASTHMA SUFFERERS A Xrvv Home Cure That Anyone Can Uso Without Piscomfoi or Loss of Time We have a New Method that cures Asthma, and we want jou to try it at our expense. No matter whether jour case is of long standing or recent development, whether it is cs enl as occasional or ihronic Asthma our method is an absolute cure.

No matter in what climate you live, no matter what your age or occupation, our method will certainly cure jou right in your own home. We especially want to fiend it to those apparcntlv hopeless cases, where all forms of inhalers, douches, opium preparations, fumes, "patent smokes," have failed. We want to show even one at our own expense that this new method will end all difficult breathing, all wheezing, and all those terrible paroxisms at once and for all time. This free offer is too important to neglect a single dav. Write now and begin the cure at once.

Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do It Today. PUKE ASTHMA COUPON FRONTIER ASTHMA CO. Room Niagara and Hudson Buffalo, N.

Y. Send free trial of your method to Tbe Christmas Gift THOSE persons who have delayed procuring their Christmas presents for friends, relatives or children will find a savings bank book to be acceptable for old or young, it carries witn it ail of 'the sentiments of the season and is always appropriate. One dollar or more will open an account and the pass book can be sent direct from the bank to the recipient or presented in person. We are enclosing our pass books during the holiday season in handsome envelopes appropriate for presentation. Commercial National Bank Capital, $150,000.

Surplus and Profits, $70,000. Depository for tho V. S. Accounts Accepted by Mail. January Income WE invite those persons who receive money on the first of January as inter est on notes, payment for produce and other consider depositing their funds with this bank on our certificate of deposit pi m.

We rjay 31'" on certificates of deposit, thereby affording a profitable as well as safe method of employing idle funds. Wc also invite your Sav'ngs or Checking Account. Accounts Accepted by Mail The Commercial National Bank Capital, $130,000. Surplus anil Profits, $70,000. Depository for the S.

St Seini Annual Clearance Sale Women's Coat Lots of Splendid Coats. Following our usual custom at this season, we place on sale without reserve our entire line of HIGH CLASS COATS. This is not an odd lot bought for sale purposes, but a clearance sale of HIGH CLASS garments such as we only carry in this market. Mixtures, Double Faced Materials, Convertible Collars, in greys, browns, novelty cloths, black kersey and cloths and other fine fabrics. The best values ever offered.

2 COATS $35.50 2 COATS 27.50 23 COATS 25.00 1 COAT 22.50 13 COATS 20.00 6 COATS 20.00 15 COATS 16.50 1 GOAT 15.00 5 COATS 12.00 12.85 7.89 Prospective buyers will best serve their interests by an early inspection. nr LANGDON PIANOS BUY A LANGDON PIANO 1 AND GET THE BEST VALUE FOR Sf YOUR MONEY "Direct Prom Factory to "Sold at Factory Prices." New Styles on Exhibit. Call and See Them. C. V.

BAUMGARDNER, Factory Agent. Res. 520 Hancock St. Fancy Jabots from Linen Towels from 25 5 Hat Pins 10 10 cents up i to 75 cents 1 to 75 cents A nice assortment of Novelti All Millinery at Sale Prices. ics.

P. FOX COMPANY A CCUSTOM your family in Knnrl nm. foundation for the greatest sollrcc there is. To do this bring into your home the niann th. p.

Sembrich use in their own homes me JJ1.U1U Lii.iL teeeiveu tin. Dioadest, sweeping iceo accorded any piano the Grand Prix at Pan's. The success of the Baldwi 1 products is the result of most oi trxanirMlion the wcrld has ever known. Large enough in its onus bio id policy to offer opportunities that would alb act the best skill. If a tone regulator has trained his car to a marvelous degree of accui.

ir becomes associated with the Baldwin organization. No one individual could have furnished the skill xpericni'c to get the gteat advance in tone, action and enduring qualities achieved lateiisto mm Come, hear it, and know that an unconditional guarantee for unlimited tunc goes with it. You can rest assured that any piano Sivo jou tne fcrcatat possthlc value to. every dollar. 1 lie quality of the instruments wc show makes them the most economical of all The price of any instrument on our flo does i present your having it in your home at mire.

You enjoy ihc instrument while you arc paying for iL terms, A. E. BERGMOSER 808 Market Slreel in ccs ncccstary.