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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
BAaaED AT LAST.
A Baltimore Defaulter Arrested After
Bludlng Capture for Two Years.

Bludlng capture TOT Two ears'
CHICAGO, April 23.H Especial IA dis
patch from Springfield, Mo-, says: "a
sensational arrest was made here yes
terday, being that of Samuel Whitney,
who for the past two years has been one
of the most prominent men in this city,
person of large means and one of the
leading church members in the place.
A short time ago Marshal Barrett re-
ceived letter from the Police Depart
ment of Baltimore, saying that they
were looking for William Spurgeon,
formerly confidential clerk in pri-
vate banking house in that city, who
had embezzled a large sum of money
and fled, leaving wife and three chill
dren behind him. At first no trace of
the detaulter could be found, but at
last detectives ascertained that he had
gone west, and by carefully following
up the clew they had finally located him
in Springfield in the person of Whitney.
Marshal Barrett, after some correspond
ence, satisfied himself that Whitney
was really the defaulting Baltimore
clerk and arrested him. Whitney re-
fused to talk about his case further
than to say that he is confident that he
will come out all right. He was about
to start for Baltimore when arrested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

NEW ALBANY, Ind, April 25.-About
o'clock Monday morning Mrs. Laura L.
Gastell, aged thirty.nine years, committed
suicide at her home on Vincennes street by
taking morphine. The poison was purchased
at the drugstore of d. Garry, on Vincennes
street, only short distance from the home
Of the suicide. The only reason to be as
signed for the act was that the family were
compelled to move from their present resi-
dence, the house having been sold only few
days ago, and the suicide, being very much
attached to the place, had declared that she
would never leave the house alive
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Caugbt In the MACHINERY.

FINDLAY, O., April 25.-Edward Colvin,
an employe of the Deweyville state factory,
met with horrible accident Monday even
ing While standing near shaft his cloth
ing caught in the betting, and in a second he
was wound around the machinery, which
Iacerated him in fearful manner, breaking
bones in different parts of his body and
otherwise injuring him so badly that when
the machinery was stopped and he was ex-
tricated he was in an unconscious condition,
and cannot live. He is a young man with
out family
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Embezzler Arrested.

CINCINNATI, April 24.-[Special.] l.
Gabriel Miller, a broker Of this city,
was arrested last night on a warrant
sworn out by Cornelius Dormers, Cen
eral Agent of the New York Germania
Life Insurance Company, charging him
with embezzling nearly $1,000 of the
funds of the Company while aiding as
its agent in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Murderous Coolies.

EAsToN, Pa, April 25.-[SpecialE T.
Two Cinnamon yesterday dubbed and
severely beat Collector Knecht and Ma
jor Troxel, who called to collect their
taxes. One Of the Cinnamon rushed at
the Collector with hatchet, but was
seized by Chief Tilton and locked up.
Both Cinnamon were subsequently ar
rested for assault and battery and held
for trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Fntal Duel with Knives.

WINCHESTER, KY, April 25.-Mat Tevs
and George Lee, living in Pointerville, col
ored suburb of this city, had duel with
knives, during the progress of which Tevis
was stabbed in the region of the kidney,
from the effects OF which hs will die. Police
man B. F. Allen arrested Lee, and while on
the way to the Jail he attempted to escape,
when Allen shot him in the back, innicting a
severe and perhaps fatal wound. Both Lee
and Tevis are colored.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Had a Big Imagination.

LOUISVILLE KY, April 23.-.LSpecial.l
While Mary Smith was testifying to
the horrible murder by the Hill Brothers
her former employers, of two ped
dlers, and was telling about her
catching blood in dishpan, the two
peddlerS walked into court and the case
was discontinued. The supposed
bodies of the peddlers which the hogs
had eaten proved to be the carcasses of
sheep. The whole murder was the pro-
duct of Mary's abnormal imagination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
BROKE THE RECORD.
A Colored Profiigate squanders 5000,
900 in Four Years.


NEW YORK, April 25.-iSpecial. i
Jacob johnson Howard, one of the
most influential colored men who ever
figured in Kings county politics, is in
the Tombs charged with perjury. He
represented himself worth half a million
and went bail for the defendant in a
suit involving $4,000. AS matter OF
fact Howard, at the time he signed
the bail bond, was not worth anything.
He was five years ago left 100000 on
the death of his father, a thrifty col
ored man who kept a wood yard in
Brooklyn and advanced money Oh
mortgages. Young Howard started
out to break the record in money
spending. He employed whiteserVants
and went in for a good time. He was
once Commander of William Lloyd
Garrison Post, G. A. r., but was forced
to resign. For the past year he has
been flying high without money to pay
for it. He lost all the money his father
left him in four years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Mad Dog on q Rampage.

NEW YORK, April 25.-{Special. l.
On Baxter street at 9 o'clock this morn
ing dog went mad and ran through
the crowded thorOughfare. Four girls,
the Oldest 10 years of age, were bitten.
They were Mary Murphy, Maggie Gil
more, Julia O'Brien and Julia Seigle.
All the bites were severe. Other per
sons are thought to have been bitten
The dog was killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
HE SURPRISED THEM.
A Tifin Man Supposed to be Dead Turns
Up Unexpectedly.

A Tiffin Man Supposed to be Dead Turns
Up Unexpectedly.
TIFFIN, O., April 24.-[Special. ESix
weeks ago w. N. Wilkin, travelling
salesman of this city, disappeared with
$500 of his employers money. Moth
ing more was heard of him un-
til last Friday. The body of
a man was found in Central Park, New
York, and in his pocket a card bearing
the name of Wilkin. BY kilograms
sent there the body was supposed to be
identified as that of the missing man,
and his wife's brother boarded train
New Z ork. w hen he entered the
car he was astounded to meet Wilkin
walking out. The family had prepared
for his funeral and were greatly
shocked by his appearance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
An Illinois Tragedy.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, April 23-[Spe-
cial. Deputy Marshal Davis reported
a terrible double murder and suicide
near Cabool, in Texas county. A man
named Likens crushed the head of his
two children, a boy and girl, aged re-
spectfully 8 and II years, with an axe
and then cut his own throat with his
pocket knife. He expired in ten min
uteS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
An Aged German in Trouble.

CLEVELAND, April 24.-[Special. +
William Schuetrumpf, a middle aged
German, of No. SO Laurel street, was
arrested, by Constables Arnold and
White this morning, on the charge of
inhcosHty and was taken before Justice
HarEA %rhe prosecuting witness is Mrs
Jennie'Eggert, a neighbor Of the pris-
oner, who it is claimed, was slandered
by Schuetrumpf. Schuetrumpf, it is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Marriage or Death,

COOPER, Tex, April 24.1[Special,]- J.
B. F. Boydston shot Miss Lulu Frazen
yesterday fatally and then blew out his
own brains. Young lady is 18 years of
of age and was engaged to BOydstOn.
They were to have been married Satur-
day night last. Young lady postponed
the wedding and the shooting was the
result
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
DR.. Chas. olsterlen.

FINDLAY, o., April 23.-[Special.l J.
DR.. Charles o. Olsterlen, who is now
known all over the world as the discov-
erer of natural gas at Findlay, and his
wife, today celebrated the fiftieth ami
versary of their welded life. They
were married in Berlin and immedi-
ately afterwards came to America.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

WOOSTER, O., April 25.-Judge Nicholas
sentenced Fred. Roth for manslaughter, to
which Roth, who was twice indicted and
once convicted for first degree murder,
pleaded guilty several days ago. The sem
tence aggregates twenty years in the peni-
tentiary, ten years solitary confinement and
ten hard labor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
A Righteeus Instruction.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-[Special. +
The president has written letter IN
structing the United States District
Attorney for the district of Massachu-
setts to proceed against the owners and
masters Of fishing vessels who have I'M
ported foreign labor for use on their
crafts,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

"This vase, Professor Alter. Can you
tell mo whether it is Sevres or Chelsea
porcelain? I'd very much like to know"
Madame, you can find out by putting
il in the furnace again"
"With what result?"
"If it stands heat it is probably Sevres;
if it cracks it is unquestionably Chel-
sea-"
"But the beautiful vase may be ruinedl
It cost me $400."
"Madam, it is worth that much to have
your mind at rest. .n-Philadelphia Call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

BERLIN, April 25.-[Special via Ben
net -Mackay cable. This mornings
bulletin says: "The Emperor passed a
good night. His fever is lower and his
condition satisfactory. AS the condi-
ton of the Emperor changes but little
during the day, only one bulletin will be
issued until further notice."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Large crop Promised.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 24.-[Spe-
cial. kilograms to the Morning News
from fifteen of the most important
points on the Peninsula in regard to
the condition of peach buds, give every
indication of an unusually large crop
this year. The trees so far are almost
entirely uninjured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Fire at Obarlin.

OBERLIN, o., April 25.-[Special.E J.
were destroyed by fire at 1890 this
morning. The fire caught from a load
of hay just brought in. All the horses
and carriages were saved. A large
amount of hay was lost. Insured for
$500, The Baptist church was some
what burned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Burglary at Waynesburg.

WAYNEsBURG, April "a. Especial. +
Finefrock & Winnings hardware store
was burglarized. The entrance was
made by removing a pane of glass in
front door. Six revolYers and fine cut
lery taken to amount of 800.
The Steubenville Presbytery OF the
Presbyterian Church meets here today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
How They Endorsed sherman---A Fable,

How They Endorsed sherman---A Fable,
The resolutions read at the Alliance
convention made Sherman the kite and
Blaine the tail, but the farmers made
the tail bigger than the kite. There
was no mistaking the feelings of the
convention toward the Maine states
man, for when his name was mention
ed the shingles ratified on the roof
Youngstown Telegram.
This is an additional item showing
that "Ohio is for Sherman, first, last
and all the time" The party is solid
for Sherman, but they "rattle the roof
for Blaine whenever his name is men
toned. Toledo Bee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

ALBUQUERQUE, N NJ, April 25.-Two
sheep raisers quarreled, and one of them
uamed Silva shot Pmo in the jaw. Pine fell
but drew a revolver and shot Silva through
the temple, killing him instantly, Pine is
dying.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
The Emperor.

BERLIN, April 24.-[Special via
Mackay- Bennett cable. This morn
ing's bulletin says the Emperor passed a
good night. His fever this morning is
quite insignificant, and his general
condition better.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26

Memory and Genius of shakespear."
New York, April 25-C. M. Depew, Pro-
lessor Goldwin Smith, Of Toronto, Erastus
Wiman and other prominent personages
were among the 200 guests Of the St. Georges
society at their banquent at Delmonico's last
night. Mr.. Depew spoke to the toast "The
Memory and Genius of Shakespearn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Whr INnrd Went to Roston.

NEW York, April 25.-The Sun says that
the visit of Short Stop Ward to Boston was
for the purpose of being present at the we'd
ding of Tim Keefe, pitcher Of the New
Yorks, to Mrs. Clara Helm, sister of Mrs.
Ward
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
A JACKSONVILLE TRAGEDY.
A Young Drunken Man Kills Police
man and Then Suicides.


JACKSONVILLE. o., April 25.-ESpe
cial. Last evening about ten o'clock
while Edward Ii, Davis, Assistant
Marshal of this city, was standing on
the Dew House corner, he was approach
ed by young man named Samuel Dew,
and without the slightest provocation
whatever, was shot twice and instantly
killed, either shot being sufficient to
cause death. Young Dew atter shoot.
ing Davis, walked off one square and
put the revolver TO his own head and
sent bullet crashing through his brain,
falling dead on the spot. Davis leaves
young wife and three children, and
was appointed on the police force about
thirty days ago. Young Dew is but
20 years of age and addicted to strong
drink. He was also married and had a
wife and one child. 1t appears that
DAVIS arrested Dew for fast driving,
which seems to have led to the tragedy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
A Bigamist Starving Himself.

CARTHAGE, ILL.,, April 25,-John S. Delano,
tho bigamist, is attempting to starve him
self to death. He has refused food for over
four days, and says he will never leave the
Jail alive. Delano has figured as holiness
preacher in this vicinity for some years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
The Emperor.

BERLIN, 23.-[SpeclaI via Mac
kay Bennett Cable. IA bulletin issued
at 9 o'clock this morning says: GAL.
though the Emperor was troubled by
coughing last night he otherwise passed
a t0lerably fair night. His fever is
lower.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Chicnrn,s neIerntes.

CHICAGO, April 25.-The Herald says that
the Republicans of the Third congressional
district will choose Mayor Roche and
the Hon. Leonard Sweet, delegates to the
National convention, and pass a resolution
indorsing Gresham.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
A boarding House Fire.

NEW YORK, April %. Especial. +
At $50 this morning a fire broke out in
the bnNement of 50 West Twenty. eighth
street, occupied as a boarding house by
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-26
Tho Camnhor Laurel.

The camphor laurel, from which the
camphor'of commerce is obtained, has
been successfully introduced in Cali
fornia. -----e-----.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-25
JAIL DELIVERY.

Two S1tcd burglars Make Their Escape.
Friday night, @, about 1880 o'clock,
George Mon,a, who vas serving a twelve
months term for rGhbiug kain X Doyle
at the Exposition grounds of cigars,
chmpagne, etc, and Morton Riley, VINO
stole some diamonds from the iewelry
store Of j r. Kohler, aud was also serv
ING out Term OF twelve months, broke
jail A TINES reporter went 10 the jail
Little could be learned there. The OIL
GERS were very Ielicent.
Friday evening when the men in the
white corridor were drawn up IN line
and counted, al we're present but one.
The count was made over again with the
aaue result, the third count likewise,
thea il was found from another deputy
that sick man was N an upper room,
which accounted for the discrepancy.
The two prisoners who escaped, said one
deputy, were the first time formed in line at
the end Of the line iarthcst from their
cells and close 20 the closet They were
counted Their cells were locked up,
they being supposed 20 be in IL. They
we're in the same cell, strong one. and
right next 20 the door where The guards
could hear ne sllghics, movement. Du'
Riley and Monla were lot in there. An
empty cell had been locked up. The sup
nosition was expressed by one iailor that
they hid in :he closet Another was
certain that they were rot
N I. or behind it for he
searched i: himself Still, the men
we're In the gard. and ate at night, while
the wo jailcra were warming themselves
bv the fire, they made ;heir escape
Out of a blanket they Lad made a per.
feet rope To this they tied a piece OF
timber. Throwing ihe timber over the
root, +, hung IN the projection Of the
wal. Then they climbed up the rope,
cot on the roof and easily reached jail
alley. where be-. shoI. leap would land
them in the street.
TX policeman Barker who Is alert and
guards the City stables adjacent 10 the
iail saw the men on the roof and fired
twice. This ropsed The jail ana the es-
cape became known.
Rileys wife is still IN the Jail on The
same charge as her husband.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-25
BRIEF TELEGRANs.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, November "a -
Il has been rumored that Secretary
Bayard intends establishing himself in
The practice OF law in Philadelphia after
he shall have laid down his cabinet port
folio. The Secretary was formerly a
resident Of this city and was associated
for several years in legal practice with
William Shlppen.
BEAVER, PA, November THE
Jary in the Hibbard Fry breach OF
promise case render a verdict IN favor OF
the defendant.
InDlASAPoLrs, November 24 1t is an
nounced here that the Indianapolis and
yinceunes officials yielded last night to
the demands Of the striking switchmen
and there is every indication that the
strike will end in the mems favor.
New YORK. Nov 24.-Carl Schurz and
family arrived home this morning from
Germany on the steamer Hammonia.
New York. November 24-T he French
line steamer La BOuTgOgre sailed from
his pori for Havre this morning. Among
The passengers were Hon. Joseph Cham
berlain and wife. Lord Sackyille West
and his two daughters.
WAsHtsGroS. November PA dis
patch was received at the Navy Depart.
ment ibis afternoon from Captain Ram
sey, commanding the Boston, announc-
ing his arrival at quarantine, New iork
Harbor, with several cases OF yello"
feyes on board.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-25
Have you tried my SWEETHEART Gig
a raffpa
LOCAL NOTES.

r. f. Lee Camp, at Its regular meeting
on Friday night directed It's Entertain
ment Committee TO prepare reunion for
its members on the second meeting night
in next month, when grand camp hre
will be GIFTED.
Tie regular convention OF Anchor
Lodge No. 3, Order Of the Golden Chain.
was held at their lodge room, Concordia
Hall, Friday night, which being the night
for tbs election OF officers for one
year. The following were chosen
Allen Witte past commander, w.
II. Barrett commander, J. I. Sim
mons vice commander, G. II. Var
baugh assistant commander, }. W Ken
Ter, Jr., prelate. X. ;. Deny secretary, j.
r Shepherd collector, Thomas N Ken.
dler treasurer, X l. Cox guide, John
Roach guardian, G.. =. a Slcker sentry.
These officer, will be installed on Mon
day night, December II. 1888.
The Electric Light and Power Com
psny played one OF its old tricks on its
subscribers last night Without a sign
OF warning, about half-past ~ O'Clock.
il vert out, and up to 2:30 o'clock was
seen no more The old Biblical adsge,
"put not your trust in princes" might
well be interpreted In these modern days
to read, "Pdt not your trust in incandes-
cent lights
Mr. John Morris, formerly Of this city,
now Of California, after an absence of
ten years, arrived yesterday morning, and
Is at the residence OF bis mother, Mrs. NJ.
A. Morris, 1906 Ross street.
Mr. Edgar Justis, who has been en-
gagged a. the pianist Of the Academy Of
Music of Petersburg, will enter on active
duties on the 2jth instant. Mr. Jus,is
il one OF Richmonds most popular mu-
scians.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-25
IMPoRIANI:TO RAILROAD $.

Decision of the Inter State Commission.
WAsHEGToN, November 2+-The in
ter. State Commerce Commission by Com
missioner Walker. rendered decision
to-day in the case of Slater VS.. the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company,
which states that a complaint made for
the purpose for retaliation for a fanced
wrong, as to get even with carrier for
the revocation OF complainsnt's pass
does not commend itself 10 the Commits
sion
A carrier which has conformed to the
ruling OF the Commission should not be
prosecuted for alleged violations OF law
in that respect which have occurred be-
fore such ruling was made and under a
construction Of the law then approved
by the carriers counsel.
Free transportation issued in the form
OF an annual pass to person not in the
regular and stated service of the carrier,
nor receiving any wages or salary under
a contract OF employment, bat requested
by him as compensation for throwing in
its way what business he conveniently
could Is held to be illegal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-25
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
Interesting Briefs From the Old World

Interesting Briefs FROM the Old World
LoSDos, Nov. "a DIR Sis William
Jenner has resigned frcm the British
Medical Association. An Influential
committee has addressed n protest to the
Council OF the Association against the
publication by the British Medical Journal
of the late Emperor Fredcrick's note to
DR.. Mackenzie.
HENRY ". STANLEY THE WHITE PAsHA.
LONDON, November 24--Aa sttache of
the British foreign Office said this after
noon that the Governmen, had jdst re-
ceiyed information which left very little
doubt that the white Pasha in the Bshr-
al-Gha-Zel was none other than Henry
NJ. Stanley, .he explorer, and that Emin
Pasha was with him.
JOHN BRTGBr's CONDITION VERY cRIrr-
CAL.
LONDON, November - Mr. John
Bright sustained relapse this evening.
and is in very critical condition. Three
physicians are in consultation, but give
very little hope OF the patients recovery.
HoNoRs TO BAUDBS THE REyoLUTIoSgsr.
AXLE NONtulbfl III eut NuouibCt
of Deputies today NJ. Laisant (Boulan-
gisil moved q resolution proposing to
place the remains of Baudin, the reyolu-
zionist, in the Pantheon.
NJ Birodet claimed priority for his
motion which was of similar purport.
NJ Floquet expressed his astonishment
that such proposals should be made by
the representatives of party allied TO
the Bonspsrtists. seeing that Baudin had
been a Republican.
NJ Barodel thought he ought to have
priority ss his resolution included the
payment Of similar honors to Hache and
Marcean. Barodet's motion claiming
priority was rejected by vote Of 40 to
81. essv
LONDON, November 2l-Mr. Bslfour.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, who has
been iii for some dsys past attended
Cabinet meeting o-day. lie looked pale
and III.
BERLIN, November 2i-Baron Won
Zedtwitz. Secretary OF Legation at Wash
ington, will be transferred forthwith to
Mexico as minister to that Republic.
LONDON, November "a The fund for
the defense Of Paruell and his associates
in meeting the charges OF the Times now
amounts to $4,000