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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-11-05

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known the worlds spherlcity, and
that its motion was rotatory, and
how many miles it was in diameter
and circumference, and how many
tons the world weighs, and knew at
what point in the heavens certain
stars would appear at certain periods
of time. Not in the 1000 years since
the putting up of that pyramid has
single fact in astronomy or mathe-
matics been found to contradict the
wisdom of that structure. Yet they
had not at the age when the pyramid
was started an astronomer or an
architect or mathematician worth
mentioning. Who then planned the
pyramid? Who superintended it's
erection? Who from it's first founda-
ton stone to it's capstone erected
everything? It must have been God.
Isaiah was right when he said in my
text: "a pillar shall be at the border
of the land Of Egypt and it shall be
for sign and Witness" The pyra-
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written, the lesson OF thepyramid was
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26

MCKINLEY said at Rochester Friday that
the Ohio Gubernatorial nomination would
probably be offered him and that he
would accept, although he did not have
any particular desire for the honor. We
rather suspect that Mac has quite good
sized desire for the office, but his charac-
teristic modesty refrained him from show
ing it.
GEN. JOHN c. LEE died at his home in
Toledo yesterday. Thus have passed
passed away within two weeks two of the
most prominent soldiers of Northwestern
Ohio-Gen. Fuller, of the army of the
Tennessee, and Gen. Lee, Of the army of
the Potomac. The old soldiers are going
rapidly now. When attacked with any
disease, they seem to lack the vitality to
withstand it. 1t is unquestionably true
that the least number of wars victims die
on the field of battle.
A FEW more years of high protection and
all the farms in Massachusetts will be
abandoned. According to the latest sta
tistics there are now in that State 1,461
abandoned farms. This shows more
conclusively than protection oratory just
how protection helps the farmer.
DREsBAcH's bill to Rive consent of the
State Of Ohio to tbe U. S. TO purchase a
lot in Canton Tor a government building,
passed the Senate yesterday, and is now a
law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
A GOOD SCHEME.

The Lawyers Trying to Get Their Offices
in One Building---A Plan to Purchase
Schaefer's Opera gouae.
There is considerable talk among the
legal fraternity, of arranging for head
quarters for lawyers, with q view of get
ting their offices together in one large
tuilding, and having library which is
worthy the name. The scheme proposed
is altogether feasible one. The plan is
to purchase Schaefer's opera house, ele-
vate it another story and connect it with
the Eagle block. 1t is then proposed to ar
range both buildings into roomy, light and
well ventilated Offices easy Of access. An
elevator will be placed between the two
buildings, running to the fourth floor. An
extensive room will be left for library
and everything fitted up in the latest and
most approved style. Being near the court
house, and considering the urgent need Of
an extensive law library, the enterprise is
certainly laudable. No definite action re-
garding the matter has yet been taken but
the plan Is being discussed and will no
doubt soon be under the advisement of the
Bar Association. Judge Day has been
asked to put price on the opera house
building and il the price ia reasonable the
Bar Association, II Is understood will at
once take steps toward carrying out the
proposed plan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
RIVAL MILK DEALERS
Engage in a Street Fight Yesterday
Particulars of the Affair.

Engage in a Street Fight Yesterday
Particulars of the Affair.
It Is somewhat out of season for milk
shakes, but the residents OF North street
near Correll street were treated to one yes.
terday.
For some time past bad blood has exist
ed between j. Whitacre who handles a
milk route for Louis Elsasser, and S. C.
Thayer who has his own route, having
customers in the same vicinity in which
Whitacre dispenses the lacteal fluid. On
Monday, SO states Thayer, Whitacre
threatened him with personal violence
and insisted upon Thayer entering into a
rough and tumble encounter with him.
Thayer declined, however, and no encoun.
ter occurred.
Yesterday Thayer's hired man, John
Newton Fotch peddled the route, and
Fotch states that Whitacre began to abuse
him and challenged him to fight. The
men were on opposite sides of the street
each being encumbered with huge milk
can from which they were dispensing milk
to their customers. The controversy
grew warmer until finally each man
uToppou LIS Inllk Cau anu Inaue
for the other. They met in the middle OF
the street where the mud is almost knee
deep and proceeded to business. Viii a.
ere is short, heavy set, and apparently
powerful man, while John Newton Fotch,
hired man, is of rather a slight build. II
was soon evident, however, that what
John Newton Fotch lacked in corpulence
he fully made up in activity, and the man.
ner in which he dealt short upper cuts and
long under cuts to his heavier opponent,
would have made one pugilistically in
clined green with envy.
The flstic encounter was of short dura.
ton, and when it was finished Whitacre
was sorry sight. One eye was closed
and his face otherwise disfgured. He al
once proceeded to police headquarters
and caused an affidavit to be issued
charging John Newton Fotch with assault
and battery. Fotch was shortly after
wards arrested by Marshal Gentry, and
before Mayor Blake pleaded guilty. He
was fined IS and costs, which fine anc
costs were paid by his employer, Thayer
later in the evening. Whitacre's side oi
the story makes the other party the ag
gressor, but at any rate one man got Q
black eye and II cost the other man 50 .2S
to give ii to him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
MAssILLoN NOTES.
CQIrr.nN ~

MAssILLoN, March "a.
Will Wallace, representing the firm of
Wallace & Schwarz of Cleveland, is In the
city on business.
Mr.. Joseph Newsletter, day clerk at the
Hotel Conrad, is on the sick list.
Val Krameric), is confirmed to his home
with sickness.
Dielhenn Bros. will move into their new
store room about the middle of next
week.
Frank Hoover has gone to Beach City
for few days. visit.
The death of Sarah Klein, aged IA years,
daughter of George Klein, occurred at
o'clock this morning Of the grippe at
their home in Millport. She was to have
been confirmed last Sunday at st. Johns
Evangelical church but was too sick to
attend.
MAssILLoN, March %.
The Massillon paper mill has shut down
this week TO make the necessary repairs.
A medium sized audience attended the
lecture kiven in Music Hall last night for
the benefit of the U. B. church. The exer-
cises were DeRun Dy song Dy tne ReV. Mr.
Pershing, entitled "The Lily in the Snow
Storm" He gave graphic description
of the Johnstown flood and claims it to be
the fault of the Pittsburg fishing and
hunting club in repairing the South Fork
Dam.
John G. freeman is confined to his
home with an attack Of rheumatism.
A crowd of small boys who were disturb
ing the teachers by playing football in
| front of the Cherry street school yester-
| day were taken before Mayor Reed and
| given severe lecture and dismissed.
Larry Steel was before Mayor Reed last
night and fined S25 and costs, making a
/ total of $3.50 for his tussle with Harry
Markle yesterday afternoon. Being una.
BILE to furnish the cash he was escorted to
the lcckup where he can board it out.
Two boys, william Shanksan Alonzc
Steiner, were arrested at the G. L. q w
| R'y depot this morning, having stolen
railroad tickets at New Philadelphia
They were placed in the lookup and will
be sent to New Philadelphia this evening
to answer to the charge of stealing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
THE CITY BAND.
The New Uniforms Will be Elegant---A
Letter From the Makers.

The New Uniforms Will be Elegant---A
Letter From the Makers.
The City band yesterday sent $500, as
one-third payment for the new uniforms
ordered of Messrs. Henderson q Co., of
Philadelphia. The following letter has
been received by Mr.. Fred Witter: "Your
order for twenty-five uniforms was duly
received the early part of this week, for
which please accept our thanks. We have
already placed the order in hand, and we
propose making your band set of uni
forms that will receive commendation
wherever you go. The making and finish
throughout will receive special care, and
all we ask you In return for this special
attention is to say, the uniforms were
made by our house. We desire your band
to be an advertisement for our house In
whatever locality you may be engaged,
and will make set of outfits that will
render excellent service, and will fully
please the boys. If you have not sent the
four additional measures, will you kindly
do SO as early as possible, as we have
booked your order to be shipped about
ADril ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
IN'MEMoRIAM.
On the Life and Career of Andrew M.
Blake of Canton.

On the Life and Career Of Andrew M.
Blake OF Canton.
An old friend of the deceased would say
q word by way of a painting tribute in
memory of Andrew M. Blake, who died IN
the asylum for insane at Toledo on the
22nd inst.
Deceased in youth and early manhood
was resident of Canton and well known
as a man of promise for he was recognized
as man Of parts. His gifts were readily
seen and could not be disputed. His fine
physique, his genial disposition, good adj
dress and conversational powers of high
order caused his friends to believe that a
bright future was assured for one so gifted.
But how little we can forecast and esti-
mate that future as to obstacles, calami-
ties and results. A brief sketch of him
who has just passed on will illustrate all
this:
The subject of this tribute was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Blake who long re-
sided in Canton, and are we'll remembered
by surviving Cantonians of twenty
or more years ago. Andrew was born
in Rootstown, October 24th, 1879. The
family removing to Canton in his boyhood
enabled him to attend the Canton High
school. He attended college at South
Bend, Indiana, for two years or more,
read law at Toledo and when the late war
called for recruits, MIR. Blake organized a
company for General Steedman's regi.
ment. In course of time, not relishing the
imperious manner of his superior officer,
Mr.. Blake resigned and took service else
where. A wound at last sent him to the
hospital and for a long time 1t was a strug.
gle for life; but finally his constitutional
vigor got the mastery, but left him with
his left side partially paralyzed, causing
permanent lameness, as well as imparing-
the brain, which after some years was
developed.
After his recovery Mr.. Blake engaged in
business, and his great energy and skill
enabled him to command success. In
course of time, however, his impaired con-
dition became manifest, and he had to be
taken to the Cleveland asylum for the in.
sane, where he remained for years. He
was taken out several times, but soon had
to be returned Tin one occasion he re-
sumed business, and continued actively
engaged for year or two, but at last he
returned to the asylum, where he died on
Sunday. His case was a peculiar one. He
was never violent, never dangerous,
ever the polite gentleman, and his mem
ory was always clear and his conversation
| as brilliant as when in firmer
| health. The writer of this speaks from
experience, having often held long con-
yersations with him in the asylum. Keep
him away from his one visionary idea and
| nothing seemed wrong.
| The history of Andrew Nj. Blake shows
| again what lottery is life. In this world
| peradventures are many, and oftentimes
I dissolve the most promising prospects
and bring to evil the happiest calcula-
tions. Here was man of talent, of ac-
quirements, of gifts, but blight came and
marred and blurred all. In saying fare.
we'll we doubt not this noble soul will
henceforth enjoy peace unknown. be-
| fore. A. Nc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
PERSONAL MENTION.
Those who are Visiting in the City
and Cantonians Out of Town.

Hon. Henry BOIL, Of Marietta, is guest
of the Hurford.
George L. Lothrop, of Boston, is in the
city on business.
DIR. A. b. Walker went TO Sparta to day
on professional business.
Mrs. Lee Webb has gone to PittsburQ on
two weeks visit TO her sister.
j. Il, Book and John Bean went to Cleve-
land this morning on business.
Ralph Cook returns today to Media, Pa,
after spending week at home.
Henry Schlimmer, n East Lippert street,
is lying dangerously iii at his home.
Peter BoRart and Seth Cuddleback of
Toledo are registered at the Barnett
House.
Hon. M. d. Harter, of Mansfield, was in
the city yesterday visiting his mother and
brothers.
DIR. j. H. While leaves tomorrow for
weeks business trip to Greenville and
Pittsburg Pa.
Mrs. G. L, Albrecht and Miss Dielhenn
went to Cantoh this morning to remain
several days.-.[ Massillon Independent.
Mrs. ID. B. Funk, of Canton, is visiting
Wooster relatives .. Isaac Smith and
family removed to Canton yesterday
Wooster Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
HE IS DOING WELL.
Jacob sioltles Writes q Letter to Justice
Reigner.

Jacob Siokles Writes Letter to Justice
Reigner.
The following letter has been received
by Justice Jacob H. Reigner:
LANCASTER, o., Mar. %, 1891.
Dear Sir:-I thought would sit down
this Sunday afternoon and write you
few lines, as / haven't heard anything
from you since have been here. l am
very glad that came here. 1t is making
a man Of me. am well, and hope this
will find you the same. 1 am in the
eighth grade, and am learning fast. How
is Dick Weber? l am very near ready to
come home. work in the officers dining
room, and have been working there for
nine months. ALI the boys from Canton
are doing we'll. How Is Mr.. Willis2 l
hear from home every week. The folks
are all we'll. Frank Rose went home last
week. Well this is all for this time. An
swer soon. Yours truly,
JACOB SICKLEs, 1894 Erie family.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
The sprankle Farm to be Sold,

Partition was ordered yesterday of the
Sprankle farm, purchased jointly by
Charles d. Rood and John G. Dueber.
Rood some time since fled a petition re-
questing that partition be made, as he
claimed the undivided one-half of the
property. To-day w. j. Piero, W. H..
Alexander, William Dannemiller and
Sheriff Charles A. Krider viewed the prop
erty for the purpose of appraising its
value. 1t was decided by these gentlemen
that division could not be satisfactorily
made, and the property will therefore be
sold and division made of the proceeds,
The property was appraised at S42, 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
REEDS COURAGE,

Why viii He Try a Sea voyage---A FALL
ing Inkstand That Gave the Speaker a.
Tremendous Nervous Shock,
Especial by Pan-American Association.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-[Special.l-.
Reeds trip to Europe is town talk. His
friends are surprised that he mustered up
sufficient courage to undertake the trip
He breads sea voyage and although
great hero, he is a physical
coward. Some of his friends dur
ing the last session put him to
trembling, and fairly made him sick by
telling him that the Democrats intended
to do him bodily injury because of certain
OF his rulings. One day an inkstand fell
from the reporters gallery and crashed
on the floor within few inches Of the
Speaker. Reed was overcome as by a
fearful shock, and was obliged to leave
the chair, and retired for two hours to his
room,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
WHITE HOUSE TROUBLES.

Cranks and Drunks and Spooks, All Conn
bined--Little Ben's Wine Cellar Threat
ened.
WASHINGTON D. G. March 25.-[Special.I
The White House has been meeting
with considerable annoyance recently.
First it was ghost in the attic, which
turns out to be draught hold
Then drunken loon breaks into the
Presidential parlors and gives the Presi-
dent great nervous shock, and to cap the
climax yesterday three drunks made their
appearance at the White House, and upon
being refused admittance, demanded
something to drink or satisfaction, which
they speedily got from the guards on duty
who landed the trio in the station house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
NAVARRO N Ews.
The Doines at That Plaoe---An Enterprise
Wanted.

wanted.
The Navarro Business Mems Associa-
ton held quite an interesting meeting
last Monday evening. Among the import
ant matter considered was proposition
from the Crown FIRE clay company TO
locate in Navarro sewer pipe and fire
brick works. A committee consisting of
Will H. Stahl, Matt Clemens and Phillip
Loew we're appointed to call on Mr.. Kemp,
superintendent, to ascertain how much of
inducement is expected from Navarro to
have them locate here. Our business
men and citizens in general are all in
favor OF procuring an industry of some
kind, and II necessary to petition the coun-
Gil to have special act passed by the
Legislature to bond the town in any sum
which may be agreed upon as an induce-
ment to encourage some enterprise to
locate here.
The corporation clerk and treasurer
have made their settlement of receipts
and expenditures for the year and as seen
by the books there is balance in the
treasury of all funds of $3,493.27, which
shows that our town is in a healthy condi-
ton, and with no bonded indebtedness.
A little twelve-year.old daughter of
David Miller was playing on a pile of
lumber in Roberts Hugs lumber yard,
when she suddenly fell off and broke her
leg. DR.. S. j. Shelter was called and set
the leg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
Late Mishaps at the White
House.
Three Drunks Go There For a Drink,
Or Something.
an American Citizen Shut Up In q
German Prison.
He Appeals To the American Consul
In Vain.
Murderous Shooting sorape in Ironton.
Murderous Shooting sorape in Ironton
HOW IS THIS MR. nLA1NER.

Now Give us Some of Your Vigorous
Foreign Policy,
ELIZABETH, N. Y. March 25.-[Special.I j
Friends in this city have received letters
from Richard Tomlinson in Germany in
forming them that Andreas Haugert OF
this place was in prison in waldshut,
Baden, for speaking disrespectful-
ly Of Emporer William. Haughert,
who Is naturalized American
citizen, went to Germany on
a visit five months ago. While drinking
in saloon at Waldshut he said there
were several people In this world who
knew more than Kaiser William. For
this expression he was taken before n
magistrate and sentenced to six months
imprisonment. He has appealed 10 the
American Consul in vain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
THE STRANGE SUICIDE.
Further Particulars Regarding the
Hanging OF Katie Detwiller.
She Was In All Probability insane at the
Time---Additiona Testimony Taken By
Coroner openhimer.

Coroner John II. Openhimer returned
| from Louisville late last night, where he
| fully investigated the cause of the suicide
Of Katie Detwiller. The NEWS DEMOCRAT
yesterday contained full account Of the
investigation up to the hour Of going To
press.
The cause of the rash act still remains
a mystery and II possible IL will never be
fully solved. II would appear at present
that the young lady was not in her right
mind. The note left by her which was
published in the NEws-DEMooRAT last
night, does not seem to throw much light
on the cause of the suicide, 'as from what
can.be learned she had made no fatal mis-
take that caused her mothers death.
It was reported that DR.. Baker had
treated the mother and reporter called
on that gentleman at his office. He said
he had been called to the house shortly
before the mothers death, but that she
would not permit hiIn to enter the room.
At that time Mrs. Detwiller was insane
and died soon afterwards. Inquiries were
made in other directions, and from all il
was learned that the girl was probably in
to her.
Coroner Openhimer took the testimony
of Mrs. Elizabeth Metzgar, sister Of the
deceased girl, who testified in substance
as follows: The last time saw Katie was
on February 20, at my house, mile and
half southeast of Louisville. She COM
planned that she felt bad in her head and
throat Mother died In at lima Katia nj.
ways loved mother. Katie left home two
weeks after mothers death. Mother had
an attack Of la grippe in February, and
died In June. Her mind was Affected. /
do not think mother died from the effect
of poison, as brother may think. DR.. Baker
treated mother.
William Etchberger testified that he
saw Katie In the morning when she was
on the way to the shed 10 commit suicide.
As she passed she remarked that II was
awful muddy. The next time 1 saw her
was when she was hanging in the shed.
A. G. Klingman said he was employed
by John Keim, and was acquainted with
the deceased. 1 saw her few days be-
fore the homestead was sold. found
Katie hanging in the wagon shed this
while was hauling straw.
went into the place and'took of my coat.
1 next observed something hanging. 1t
discovered 1t was Katie. cut the re-
mains down In the presence of Mr.. Walker
and J. M. Keim. Katie took care of her
mother at the time of her death, and as
far as know, was a good girl.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-03-26
TOWN TALK.
Facts Briefly Stated For the Beueflt
of Busy Readers.

A notice was received at the p. Ft. w. &
c. R'y freight office, this city, to the effect
that after March 30 the rates on iron ship
ments will be reduced 1-6 on car loads
and 1'5 on less than car load shipments.
st. Paul's Episcopal church on last
Sunday had two delightful services, one
in the morning, conducted by DR.. Rich
ardson, of Cleveland, and one In the
afternoon by Rev. e. L. Kemp, of Massil-
Ion, On Good Friday morning the Rt.
Rev. Bishop Leonard, of the Diocese, will
be here and hold services and preach at
IL o'clock a. M, TO which It is hoped
large congregation will be present.