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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
BURKHART WILL SUE
For $4,000 Damages for False I'm
Observation-Disclosures Hearing
at Cleveland Wednesday.

b. f. Burkhart, who was arrested by Officers
Wielandt and Jacobs Sunday night ON suspic-
ion of being implicated in the Michener coun-
terfciting business, has decided to sue the Off
GERS for damages for false arrest and imprison-
ment. He will fix the amount OF his damages
at $4,000, He has engaged Welty and Tay-
lor as his attorneys and the papers in the case
viii be filed In a few days.
Mr.. Welty when seen bya News man in re-
gard to the case said he had nothing to say as
yet except he saw no reason why the case
should not be commenced and why it should
not tbesuecessful. He said the papers would be
prepared and filed in few days. He thought
Burkhart had good case. As the matter
looked now he thought the officers had acted
without warrant or good cause for their action.
Michener was landed safely in the the jail at
Cleveland Monday afternoon and arraigned be-
fore the United States commissioner. He
pleaded not guilty TO the charge against him
and his hearing was set for Wednesday. Bond
was fixed at $4,000 in default Of which he was
locked up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
A Woman Run Down and Severely
Injured by an East Bound
Street Car.

Mrs. James p. Hill of 141 East Tuscarawas
street. had narrow escape from death Monday
evening about o'clock. She was Just return
ing to her home from the grocery at the corner
of Commerce and Tuscarawas streets when she
was run into by car No. 81, manned by motor.
man John Seigfried. The woman was
knocked down and carried about fifty feet be-
fore the car was stopped. All the
clothes were torn off the upper part of her
body by the accident and dust was ground into
the flesh.
She was Immediately carried to her home
and DR.. March telephoned for. Upon exam
ination it was found that she had sustained a
number of bruises, but that no bones were
broken. There are contusions over the fore
head, on the left arm, over the spine and on
the left side of the abdomen. The bruise on
the abdomen is the most serious and Mrs. Hill
is suffering considerable pain today. Until
the extent Of the internal injuries are estab-
lished, it is not known how
serious the accident may be, but
it is not thought it will result fatally. 1t
was claimed that the motorman did not ring
his bell, but he said he rang it repeatedly but
the woman did not seem to hear and paid no
attention. He supposed that she would of
course see the car or hear it and hence did not
stop.
Mrs. Hill was rolled along in front
of the fender guarding the wheels and her es.
cape from death was almost miraculous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
A COUNTY ARMORY.
Talk About Building One in Canton
The Commissioners Consider
ing the Matter.

The county commissioners held a meeting
Wednesday morning, paid lot of bills and
then put in the time discussing the question of
a county armory for the o. N. G. The state
law makes it mandatory upon the county COM
missioners in the county containing any of the
o. N. G.. companies to supply them with an
armory.
The companies here have been drawing out
cash from the county funds right along for
rent The armory for the o. N. G here costs
the county S4i5 a year.
The project of buying lot and building an
armory in Canton was talked Of at the meet
ing this morning No definite decision was
arrived at. The idea is to buy lot for about
81, 900 and expend $4,000 for building. This
it is thought would furnish quarters that
would be suitable. The commissioners would
like to put the matter Of furnishing an armory
for the states militia upon the state. "The
state ought to furnish it," said commissioner
Krieghbaum, but whether they will or not is
the question. If not then action may be
taken to build an armory here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
EDITOR PHELPS,
OF Alliance, Has Scheme For Voting
by Machinery - The Plan in
Detail,

The Plain Dealer today has the following
special from Alliance:
"W. Phelps of this city, editor of the AL
lance Daily Review, and leading politician
of this part of the state, is the inventor of a
voting machine ON which he has just secured
patent. Quite a number of prominent citizens
Of this county, who have seen the machine,
pronounce it most wonderful invention,
which will undoubtedly cause a revolution in
the method of voting within the next year or
two. The machine keeps correct register of
every vote cast at an election and the polls are
closed by the judges of election, by pushing a
lever, the entire total vote of every man on the
tickets is inscribed on the tally sheets in the
machine. As many tally sheets as desired
can be put in the machine and at night
when taken out the vote is shown in
detail with absolute correctness. The
machine is neat and compact in appearance,
occupying case about fifteen by thirty inches
and is not at all expensive to manufacture
Either straight or mixed" ticket can be
voted, as the voter sees fit, and with ease. II
he votes straight" ticket he touches but
single button; ifa mixed" ticket then but
ton for each candidate for whom he desises to
vote. The vote is not east finally, however,
until one of the judges of election touches a
lever. The machine is at all times under the
control of the judges of election and after
the election is over remains locked, showing
within itself the vote in detail as long as may
be desired. No ballots are used with this
machine consequently No Counting out'' is
required, and whenever the machine is adopted
bya state etheresult fthe election will be known
to vote at the state headquarters within
half an hour after the polls close. 1t is i'm.
possible to work" the machine and fraud at
election, the ''stufliing of the ballot box" will
be thing of the past. The design is that one
of the tally sheets will be filed Immediately
after the polls close with some local official
one to be sent to the county clerk and possibly
one to the state capital The use of the
machine would prove a great saving to the
state over the Australian system OF voting and
at the same time be far more satisfactory to
every voter. A company with 81 200, 900 or
more back of it will probably manufacture Mr.
Phelps machine in this city.
"Mr, Phelps is widely known in the state as
one Of the most eloquent orators OF eastern
Ohio"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
NOW FOR A GLORIOUS HOLIDAY.

SELLS BROTHERS MILLIONAIRE ANuJsE-
MENM CoMNG-IN CANTON FRIDAY, MAY
18TH.
This season Messrs Sells Brothers, the
laurel crowned showmen, have thoroughly
revolutionized the circus world, and TODAY
stand foremost as managers and proprie-
tors Of the largest, Oldest and richest
show on earth. Having withstood the
vicissitudes of business for twenty four
years and is the sole surviving big show
of this era.
Sells Brothers are the monarch ruIers
of the greatest and grandest confederation
travelling which is recognized fact, and
so admitted by press, public and rival
showmen. In accordance with the spir
of the times Sells Brothers have lowered
the price Of admission from so to 25 cents
for everybody, including comfortable seat
free of charge. Special excursion rates
will be issued on all lines of travel and
the appearance of the big show of the
world on the above dates will undoubtedly
throng Canton with visitors.
Watch and see the monster street mar
ade on the morning of the exhibition and
be convinced that it is the greatest show
on earth
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
A NEW LAW FIRM.

Frank Babcock and Peter J. Collins have
formed partnership and opened law Office in
rooms 13 and ID Schaefer opera house block.
The style of the new firm is Babcock & Collins.
Mr.. Babcock has been practicing law for eigh-
teen years or more, is a lawyer of more than
ordinary ability, and for the last eight years he
has been retained by G. Aultman & Company
and has had an extended experience in the
courts Of this and other states. Mr. Collins is
an able and energetic lawyer, well and favor.
ably known, has been resident of the city for
several years, has just recently retired from
the Office of city solicitor, and the careful man
ner in which he had taken care of the city's
interests in the courts has given the best OF
satisfaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
THE sON-IN.LAw
Thumps His Father-in- -Law-Orrvill
Turns Up Quite a Spicy .
Little Racket.

Last May pretty Miss Edna Mattern,
daughter of l. r.. Matterr, agent for the
Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad at Orr
vile, welded B. +. Mcdowell, tele-
graph operator of Laporte, Ind. Mrs.
Mcdowell, after two months of unhappy
married life returned TO the home of her
parents. Since then Mcdowell has en-
deavored to get her to return, but was
unsuccessful. He made his appearance
in Orrville this week and insisted on see
ing his wife. 1t is said that he made
threats of killing Mr.. Mattren and Mrs.
Mcdowell. He was taken into custody
but convinced the officers that he meant
no harm.
AT midnight Monday as Mr.. Mattern
was walking along the Ft. Wayne track he
was assaulted, knocked down and terri
bly, beaten by Mcdowell. Mattern, who
is n small man, made fight, and fired a
shot at Mcdowell who managed to
escape. Mattern is in bad shape from his
injuries. An effort will be made to bring
Mcdowell back
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
CONDITION OF CROPS
In Stark County-A Review of the
Crop Condition in this
Section.

The Ohio Weather and Crop service
bureau has issued the following bulletin
on the condition of crops for the week
ending Monday, April goth
Stark. Wheat and grass starting Oats
nearly all sown. Many potatoes planted.
Some plowing for corn. Fruit prospects
improving. Strawberries looking well.
Good week for farm work
Summit. Wheat and grass improved
Oats nearly all sown. Some early potates
planted No plowing for corn. Pastures
need rain. Apples and pears look promis-
ing.
Carroll. Wheat and grass making slow
progress. Oat sowing about completed
But little corn planted. Potatoes about
all planted Gardens well advanced
Fruit trees coming out.
Columbiana. Wheat and grass have
made moderate growth but too dry and
too cool at night, oats nearly sown. Pas
ture too short to turn in stock. Some corn
ground plowed. Gardening in progress.
Mahoning. Wheat doing fairly WELL
Oats mostly sown. Corn ground being
prepared. Potatoes being put in rapidly.
Good week for farm work. Fruit trees
show prospect Of good yield. Some stock
turned out.
Portage. Wheat and grass have slowly
improved. Oats generally sown. Farm
work has been pushed and a larger acreage
of oats sown than last year. Some oats
sprouting. Some potatoes planted. Fruit
trees budding fast.
Tuscarawas. Wheat sowly improving
Oats coming up. Potatoes nearly all
planted. Farmers getting ready to plant
corn. Gardens backward. Fruit buds
opening.
Wayne. Wheat has improved slowly
Oats mostly sown. Farm work being
pushed rapidly, ground favorable. Pota-
toes about half planted. Powing for corn
progressing. Fruit trees we'll advanced
Holmes, Farm work progressing rap
idly. Wheat in gravel soil looking we'll
Grass slow. Flowing for corn we'll along
Oats all sown, Last years growth
clover and timothy spotted.
GENERAL SURVEY.
The summary for the northern section
of Ohio is as follows:
Light showers occurred in early part of
the week and also on last two days, but 1t
was not sufficient, and warm rains are
needed In all counties The weather was
warm on Thursday and Friday, but aside
from these two days the nights have been
cool Vegetation of all kinds has made
some improvement. Wheat shows a some
what improved condition, but its condi-
tion is generally satisfactory, as in many
places it is thin and yellow and in other
fields 1t is spotted. Glover has made
some Improvement, but looks fairly well.
Oats are coming up and look well In
nearly all counties. The ground is In
good condition for plowing, and some
corn has been planted In several counties.
EARLY potatoes are nearly all planted, and
gardens are being made. Pastures are
starting slowly, and not much stock Is
out yet. Fruit trees are beginning to
bloom and fruit prospects are good.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
A cHILD,s PERIL,

The fourteen months old child of Mrs Jen'
nings, of Alliance, met with serious accident
yesterday. While Mrs. Jennings was absent
from her house the child climbed up into an
open window, and as II was leaning out the
lower sash fell upon it, striking the back of its
head and neck with great force.
The screams of the child brought its mother
and it was rescued from its perilous position.
By this time it was in semi-conscious condi-
ton, and 1t was some time before it revived.
The child is very severely injured, but it is be-
lieved will recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued to II. A.
Johns and Anna Hopper, Pigeon Run; VIM.
H. Brothers and Marietta Felters, of Pierce,
o.; Henry Ries and Ellen N. Meismer, OF
Crystal Springs; Goodheart b. obertel and
Barbara Ann Muth, Of Massillon; CasmeI
Cans and Mamie Moke of Navarro.
Marriage licenses have been issued to A.
Walter Carey and Flora C. orth, Canton.
Charles P, Snyder and Anna Siefert, Mas
sillon.
William H. Eckinger and Mary F. sluss
Waco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
lust A SUSPENSION

1t is stated that the alleged strike involv-
ing 10000 miners is merely the annual sus-
pension that will continue until the scale for
the year beginning May is signed. 1t is not
peculiar TO the Massillon districts and cuts no
figure whatever. The scale committee will
meet this week in Columbus.
Local coal men think that sixty cents will be
agreed upon with some contingent features
depending upon the situation in Pennsylvania.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

This remedy is becoming SO well known and
so popular as to been no special mention. All
who have used Electric Btters sing the same
song of praise A purer medicine does mot
exist and II is guaranteed TO do ali that "a
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure ali diseases
Of the liver and kidneys, win remove pimples.
boils, salt kheum and other affections caused
the system and prevent as we'll as cure All
maiarial feyer-For cure Of headache. conafi-
patton and indigestion try Electric Bitter, =
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or monax =.
funded Price soc and u per bottlea at Durbin.
Wright 4 Co. druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
pRINrNu TIRM ''pIEp, ,,

William Wagner on Monday evening was
appointed receiver of the firm Of McGregor &
Bolton, printers, doing business in the Grand
Opera house. The Cincinnati Type Foundry
Company and number of other printer S
supply companies had commenced suit against
McGregor & Bolton for money due for supplies
furnished them. The receiver was appointed
on the petition OF the creditors
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
EXAMINERS APPOINTED.

Congressman Tayler has designated the fol-
lowing to conduct the West Point competitive
examination to be held in Alliance, June 10:
Profs. G, B. Galbreath, Of Mt. Hope college;
Rogers and James M. Dickson, Of Youngs-
town; T. II. Smith, deputy county treasurer,
Massillon: Drs. J. A. Lindsay, of salineville,
John McCurdy, Of Youngstown and e. o. Port.
man nf Cantnn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
CANTON GENIUS SHOWS FORTH.

Cantonians seem to be still busy inventing
new mechanical contrivances. A new batch
of patents were granted to residents of this city
Tuesday at Washington. William Balser has
new ice velocipede. Judson d. swacick has
a hay carrier and coupling and trolley. Joseph
f. Van Nostran gets patent for a hay rake
and loader
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
JOHN MeREeoR AssTaNs.

John McGregor, of the firm of Bolton
s. McGregor filed an individual deed of
assignment In probate court at $40 Mon
day evening. The assets are estimated at
81, 900 personal and real estate and liabil-
titles unknown. Frank Kibler is named
rs assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

Word was received in Canton today that
Charles Koch, former resident of this city,
who had gone to California for his health, had
died there of consumption. He was son of
Carl Koch, the shoemaker, residing at N. II
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
WHAT PEOPLE SAY.

To OUR READERS: The editor of the
Stark County Democrat solicits contribu-
tions similar to those found blow on any
subject. If you have any opinion to ex-
press, and reminisenoe to relate. any piece
of news to tell, send it in and we will be
pleased to publish the same. - Editor
Stark County Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
Highest Of all in Leavening PowerLatest u S. Govt Report
R1H:a!'!!!! q! Rs&assE RRskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

went to make change for man and
pulled out this money. The piece did not
look like half dollar. Examining it
closely i read on the reverse side Good
for one glass Of beer, at some saloon i'm
El Paso del Monte, Texas took the
piece back and asked Henry what he
meant by giving me beer checks for half
dollars, especially on saloons i'm Texas.
" Have you got that, said Henry. "Why
Kay Bour Is nearly crazy about the loss
of his pocket piece. Ray has carried that
for years and in a hurry the other night
passed 1t on the boy He was afraid he had
lostit and would not have taken $40 for
It," Henry gave me half dollar and sup
pose Ray has the piece yet f. j. March
and.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
DEATH RECORD,

Mrs. Al Miller, whose home is in Louis
vile, died Sunday at the home of her
mother, one mile south of New Balti-
more. Consumption, after long con-
tinued illness, caused her death. Her
funeral took place Tuesday morning at
Marlboro
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

Yesterday morning j. A. Dillon of Maple
avenue, received telegram informing him OF
the death of his brother.inlaw, Richard Ken
nedy, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
XXX Nx

In Paris where laundering is becoming
fine art, the best rice starch is used for.
all articles that require hard starching
and excessive gloss With a little cold
water this starch is first mixed to the con-
slstenoy of rich cream when boiling water
Is added. During the entire process the
mixture must be stirred steadily and con-
tinually. When an especial stiffness is
desired, quarter of n pound of the rice
starch should be mixed as before, but the
necessary quantity of boiling water to be
added should be previously mixed with
a teaspoonful Of pounded borax, u lump
OF sugar and piece of pure white wax
as large as a nut. In this case also, a
brisk stirring must be kept up all tho
time the boiling water is being ndded
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02
MOVEMENTS IN REAL ESTATE.

Homer Baughman has sold to Jno. Sieber
lots Nos. S,s22, 1898 and 1894 in the Second
ward for S4OO.
X. j. GOughner has sold to Cora H. Ever
hard lot No. 1868 in the Second ward for
81 900.
IN THE COUNTY.
John and Henry Haidet have bought of the
John Q. Haidet heirs 10 acres in Lexington
township for 81, ,232.
James X. Bodine has sold to VIM.
Trump 5O-l00 acres in Plain township
for 5000,
Samuel Harmon has purchased of the guar
dian of Mary Mobey 80 acres in Lawrence
township for 81, ,4SO62
r, John O. Bohecken has sold to Nancy H.
Chapman 33-lO0 acres in Alliance for a.. 500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

The steps on the east side Of the court
house are all right now. / don't think
you will hear any more complaining in
regard TO them. The building of that
court house has been good thing It has
given large number Of men employ
ment in the hard times.-Judge Under
hill
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

The laws of France pay particular atten-
ton to the rearing of children ANYBODY
who has the temerity to give solid food Co
any infant under one year of age is pun
ished severely. Nurses are also forbidden
to use in the rearing Of infants confined
to their care at any time or under any
pretext whatever any nursing bottle pro-
vided with a rubber tube There ara
other laws, too, bearing upon the same
subject that are strenuously exacted, all of
which serve to show that France believes
IN taking care of her infant population,
however Ignorant and foolish her parent
population may be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

DeVoe g. Co. Is ready mixed paints are
the best. j. II. Werner sells them. No,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

think the president is right and time
will prove it. 1t is unfortunate however,
that he did not long ago declare himself
with such emphasis, because dallying
with this silver fallacy has given it
strength. The free coinage of silver means
that this government shall fix a price for
the product of the worlds silver mines.
With equal propriety any other producer
could demand that the government fix a
price for his product. l can understand
why silver mining interets favor free
silver coinage, but why any other interest
in this country should advocate such a
doctrine Of commercial destruction is q
mystery to me. Gold is the commercial
worlds standard Of value, everything else,
silver included Is a commodity. The
silver of free silver Mexico Is an example
of that. l can buy Mexican dollars which
contain more silver than our standard
dollar for 4S cents, gold value. Mexi-
canize this country by placing it on a free
and unlimited silver basis and the world
at present would regard our dollar worth
less than 4S cents, it would constantly
fluctuate in value as the Mexican dollar
now does, and it does not require q flnan-
cier or statesman to see that interminable
commercial confusion would follow.
The deeper the people probe this free sill
yer "panacea, the sooner will it develope
as the cause instead of the remedy for
existing financial disturbances. These
are my opinions, and il is said lone mans
opinions are as good as another's." Mine,
will, like the silver dollar, pass only for
what they are worth.-C. SChweitzer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

Business is picking up and improving
nicely. l can notice it at the safe works
and in other industries. The business
men are taking on their old time courage
and look for long era of prosperity
w. A. Lynch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

Old newspapers cheap at the News
office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-02

/ did not know there was to be any
change in the office until read the article
in u local paper. Sheriff Doll and 1 talked
the matter over and told him If he was
to be candidate it would only be right
that should quit. l see no good reason
why he should not be candidate, he has
everything in his favor. The populists
claim they will elect the sheriff this fall
but they won't. They have been going
to elect some one every election and have
not elected anyone yet am not can.
didate, have no intention of being one,
would not be under any consideration. l
do not know what 1 will get at when l
go out of here, but will find something
when the time comes There has been no
time set nor nothing definite settled in
regard to the matter. Deputy Sheriff
Wagner.