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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
A CHURCH CONTROVERSY.

Down at Minerva the ministerial association
ofthe Disciple church is holding convention
this week, and tussing with the question ax
to whether or not members may be admitted
to the church without being immersed II has
been time-honored custom of the church Ia
immerse new members, but recently several
were taken in in Cleveland without. Now tAa
members are going TO decide whether Il tx
proper or not.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
IN THE COUNTY.
AM ALLIANoR FAILURR.

Ralph Il. Hudson. the Alliance music dealer
and publisher, made an assignment yesterday
afternoon to LeoDard Hershey The assets
are estimated al t7,oOO and the liabilities AT
$4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-09-05
NOW FOR BUSINESS.
Stark County Teachers Full OF
Institute Ideas and
Ready for Work.
BANQUET AT THE LAKE.

The Teachers Institute Closing Up
Some Good Talks Tbursday-Prof.
Burns Urges Reading Circle Work
Upon the Teachers.
Thursday was big day for the teach
ers attending institute here. Besides the
regular exercises, the convention was ad-
journed in the morning to watch the Wlld
West parade, and in the afternoon, after
work was finished, all hands went to
Meyers lake for picnic and banquet.
The banquet was held at the Lakeview
hotel, and plates were laid for seventy
eight Landlord Menegay knew his crowd
so he laid in an extra supply OF good fish
for brain food Besides this there was an
elaborate menu and all testify that the
banquet was one of the most pleasant
events of their lives. After everybody
had eaten all they could, Mr.. Houk called
the meeting to order and officiated as
toast-master, while the oratorical features
of the o fair were observed. Superinten-
dent Day, DR.. J. J. Burns, Mr.. John Sar-
yer, and J. w. Gillian, Of Massillon, all
had something to say to add to the gen.
eral attractiveness of the occasion.
After the banquet the teachers put in o
New hours having a general good time,
knd they then returned home to the city.
NJ THE AFTERNOON MEETING.
At the afternoon session, Miss George
Clark gave another talk on reading and
illustrated her remarks. She had a squad
of seven youngsters from the West North
/ school, and these she took through new
Areading lesson, showing how 1t should be
done.
Judge Draper spoke on the theme OF
Supervisors. He said the teachers in
this country, as a rule, did not like super
visors. They liked to do the bossing
themselves. Speaking of the lack Of
supervisors in Europe, Judge Darper said
teaching was more of a profession there.
There it was q life work, and old teachers
were pensioned Here the men generally
taught but few years and the girls got
married.
Mr.. Houk talked npon incentives to
work. He did not bell We in giving gifts,
but wanted the pupils enthused. He
thought the voice was a powerful infiu-
ence IL rightly used In stimulating the
pupil The teacher who understands the
human voice can WELD wonderful power
in a school room.
,-...,., TIL S. .AioRSING's AlEETISe.p--
AfterNthe opening exercises this morn
ing, Judge Draper lectured upon the duty
and authority of the state in education.
Miss Harriet Crum sang and was heart
ily encored for another selection.
Observation-Disclosures Burns spoke upon
reading circle work He thought every
township and city should have its reading
circle and every teacher should be an ac-
tive member.
Mr. Houk talked In his usual versatile
manner of school management, throwing
out some valuable hints on how to bring
obstreperous youngsters to time.
Miss George Clark dwelt upon the sub
ject of "How to Help the Little Folks"
in a we'll worded address, after which the
convention adjourned for dinner.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
New Members of the Upper
House of Congress Are Well
Provided For.
SEVERAL NOTABLE INCREASES
A Distribution That Brings the Pa
cifc Coast and Northwest Into
Closer Touch.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
Republican caucus committee charged
with the duty of making the majority as.
signments to the Senate committees held
a protracted meeting this afternoon and
ad djourned until Monday when the final
report was drawn for submission to the
caucus to be held Tuesday Immediately
after the Senate adiourns. Additional
chairmanships were agreed upon to-day as
follows:
Civil Service and Retrenchment, Pritch
ard of North Carolina.
Education and Labor, Shoup OF Idaho.
Enrolled Bills, Sewell of New Jersey.
To Examine the Several Branches of the
Civil Service, PETER of Kansas (Pop.).
improvement of the Mississippi River
Nelson of Minnesota.
Indian Depredations, Wilson of Wash
ington.
Manufactures, Wetmore of Rhode Is
land.
Mines and Mining, Stewart of Ne vada
Pop.).
Revision of the Laws, Burrows of Michi
gan.
To Investigate the Geological Surveys
EIkins of West Virginia.
Forest Reservation, Allen of Nebraska
(Pop.).
The committees on Irrigation, OrganiZa-
ton and Expenditures, Departments, Pa
cifc Railroads, Railroad Transportations
and Routes to the Seaboard, Quadro-cen-
tennial, National Banks and to investi-
gate trespassers on Indian lands, have not
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15

been definitely determined. all of them
being set apart for the new men. The old
Quadfo-centennial Committee has had its
name changed to that of International
Exp ositions and will be continued as one
of the select committees. Proctor, who is
the ranking member of the select Com
mittee to Establish the University of the
United States will keep that place tenn
porarily, in addition to his other chair
manship, until the arrival of the Utah
Senators, when he will give way to one OF
them.
Owing to the increase III the mum Der OF
Senators the committee has increased sew
eral Of the committees in size, notably
those on Appropriations and Finance.
There is no vacancy in the Committee on
Appropriations, but it is increased from
nine to twelve. This enables Brice, of the
minority, to remain, and adds the names
of Quay of Pennsylvania, Pettigrew OF
South Dakota and Perkins of California.
This more equitable distribution brings
the Northwest and the Pacific Coast into
closer touch with this all-powerful COM
mittee and removes it from the charge OF
being a close corporation. This will also
be likely to relieve much of the pressure
recently brought to bear for the distribu-
ton of the various appropriation bills
among the different committees.
The Committee on Finance is likewise
increased from eleven to thirteen by the
substitution of Daniel for the Democratic
vacancy caused by McPherson's retire
ment and the addition of Platt and VOL
colt for the Republicans. The Finance
Committee was silver committee in the
last Congress, but will be a most pro-
nounced one in this Congress.
Thurston, who is just entering upon his
first term, secures fine berth as a mem
Der of the Judiciary Committee, he being
the only prominent lawyer among the new
Senators. The addition of Lodge and
Cameron to the Committee on Foreign
Relations has already been announced
The Craftsmanship of the Committee on
Enrolled Bills, assigned to Sewell, is the
place he held when ne was in the Senate
before. Elkins, Secretary of War under
President Harrison, gets an assignment
on the Committee on Military Affairs and
another on the Committee on Commerce,
which handles the river and har Dor bill in
tuG Dcudtts DdNlS Ol hlDUGSOLd Is Also
transferred to the Committee on Judi
ciary. The select committee appointed
during the last Congress to investigate the
Ford's Theater disaster will not be dis
turbed, but will be left under the control
of Harris, where it now is. The work OF
this committee will soon be completed.
Warren of Wyoming, who was a Senator
during the Fifty second Congress and was
absent from the Fifty-third by reason OF
the failure of the Legislature of his State
to elect, will probably be given his old
chairmanship-that of Irrigation ard
Reclamation Of Arid Lands. He would
have preferred Mines and Mining, as he
was the ranking member, but it has been
decided to leave that with Stewart. Gear
of Iowa may get the Pacific Railroads.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
DARK FOR DR. HEARNE
Damaging Evidence Given
in the Noted Murder
Trial.
MRS. HAYWARD'S STORY.
In Her Presence the Accused
Threatened the Life of
StillWell.
READY TO PUT HIM TO DEATH.
Fickle Conduct of the Millionaire's
Wife an Important Part in
the Prosecution.

BOWLING GREEN, No., Dec. 14.-Mrs.
John K. Hayward of Chicago was the
first witness examined in the StilIwell
murder trial to-day. She swore that one
day in June, prior to the murder, while
visiting at Hannibal she called at DIR.
Hearne's office and found the doctor abb
sent and the inner door locked. While
waiting in the park opposite the doctors
office for his return she saw him come out
of the door and walk away. Mrs. Stillwell
also came out shortly after and went in
another direction. The witness caught up
with her and accused her of having been
at DR.. Hearne's and Mrs. Stillwell ad-
mitted it. That night she slept with Mrs.
Stillwell and the famous conversation
took place which is cutting SO important
figure in this trial.
Mrs. Stillwell told her guest she was un-
happy on account of her relations with DR..
Hearne and would gladly break them off.
She said she could see only trouble ahead,
but that DR.. Hearne had such influence
over her that she did not seem to be able
to break away from him.
"She asked" continued the witness, elf
l would go to DIR. Hearne and ask him to
have no more to do with her; that if he
would give her up she would give him up.
1 consented. The next day at noon DIR.
Hearne came to the Stillwell house. saw
him in the parlor.
az understand, he said to me, that you
know how matters stand between u.s.
II told him 1 did. DR.. Hearne then said I:
well, the fact is, 1 want Mrs. Stillwell to
get divorce and marry me-
"He said that if she got divorce she
would get alimony. 1 told him that Amos
Stiliwell was not the kind of a man ever to
give his wife aimony. DO you really be-
Geve that?' he asked. Yes l said.
We'll, was his answer, L could have
Amos Stiliwell slugged for 81 50.'
''Dr Hearne also spoke to me about my
knowledge of the fact that Mr.. Stillwell had
come home from st. Louis one night and
found him in the house. Suppose Amos
Stillwell had seen you what would you
have done?' l asked. 4 would have shot
him, he said. Then you would have been
hanged for MURDER / told him. His
reply was that no one would suspect him !;
that the public would think burglar
did it." z7egy7 e
At the close of that conversation DIR.
Hearne declared that he would not give
Mrs. Stillwell up, and when the witness
suggested to him that she might tell all he
said that he would kill any one who stood
in his way.
Cross-examination did not shake her tes.
timony.
Considering the days developments it
looks darker for the defendants now than
on any day since the trial began.
Henry Nichols, witness for the State
who testified yesterday, was assaulted on
the street to-day by Attorney G. M. Harris
of the defense. They were separated be-
fore any damage was done.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
JUDGE THURMAN,s FUNERAL.
simple Services aud ProfMsiOH OF
Floral Tributes.

SirpIe Serpices aud ProfmsiOn of
Floral Tributes.
COLUMBUS, OHIO Dec. 1.-THE brief
and simple burial services of Allen q.
Thurman were held at the family residence
this morning. Many more were present
than could be admitted to the commodious
house. notwithstanding the private char
acter of the funeral.
A profusion of flowers covered the space
about the coffin, which was placed in an
archway leading from the residence to
that occupied by his son, Allen W. Thur
man. At the request of the family it was
not disclosed from whom these flowers
came, but many were sent from friends
outside the State. Among the early
arrivals was Governor Mckinley.
Among other prominent persons present
were Ex-Governor Campbell and Hon. l..
T. Neal. The services at the house were
conducted by Rev. J. L. Grover, himself
50 years old and close friend of the de-
ceased Rev. Mr.. Grover officiated at the
funeral of Mrs. Thurman, three years ago,
and the service deeply impressed Judge
Thurman, who at that time requested that
Rev. Grover repeat ii at his own.
After all those present had withdrawn
and left the family alone with Mr.. Grover
he again offered prayer. The family hav-
ing withdrawn the residence was thrown
open. Those before unable to gain admit
tance were permitted to pass through the
halls and view the remains. Rev. Mr..
Grover announced that the services would
be concluded privately at the grave by
Rev. E. L. Rexford of the Universalist
Church. The remains were inferred in
Greenlawn Cemetery by the side of those
of his wife.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN.
An Accident on a Trolley.Car in
Which Death and Injury
Were Caused.
The Motorman Failed to Heed Re.
peated Whistling at the
Crossing.

DENVER, CoLo., Dec. 1.-THE Texas
express on the Union Pacific, Denver and
Gulf Railroad crashed into trolley-car on
the University Park line at 10 40 O'Clock
this morning, wrecking both car and train,
instantly killing the motorman, Curtis e.
Wilbur, and seriously injunng John
Shearing, the trolley conductor Two
girls going to the university in the trolley
car were slightly injured. Engineer M. E..
Shannon, Fireman Gus Moline, Cond uctor
Fred Schmidt and Brakeman J. M. Essing-
ton were injured in the wreck, the latter
seriously.
The incoming express whistled for the
crossing and at the time the electrician
was seen rapidly approaching the railroad
track. The engineer supposed it would
stop as usual, but approaching nearer he
noticed that the motorman was sitting
down unconscious of the moving train.
The engineer again whistled warning and
applied his brakes. The motorman was
seen to jump to his lever and endeavor to
stop, then apparently he concluded to cross
ahead of the train.
The locomotive struck the car, whirled
it entirely around, catching the motorman
in the wreck and throwing the conductor
into the air. The shock of the collision
derailed the locomotive and it fell on its
side, the baggage-car rolled over in an
opposite direction and the day coach lost
its front trucks.
Miss Olive Mcdowell, daughter of Chan
cellor Mcdowell of the University of
Denver, and Miss June Brown. daughter
of j. S. Brown, wholesale grocer, were
the only passengers in the car, which was
almost completely demolished. They es-
capped with slight bruises, but the shock
has completely prostrated them. Br AXE
man Essington was hurled violently from
the coach platform, sustaining a broken
ankle and internal injuries. 1t was after
ward discovered that the motorman had a
bottle containing whisky in his pocket,
which may account for his inattention to
the crossing and the warning whistle.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
SIX CRUSHED TO DEATH,
Five Men Instantly Killed and
One Fatally Hurt in
Kentucky.
They Were Sitting Under Projecting
Rock Which Fell Without
Warning Them.

MIDDLESBOROUGH, KY. Dec. i4--Six
section men in the employ of the Virginia
Coal and Iron Company met their death
near Big Stone Gap shortly after noon to-
day.
They were working on the Virginia Coal
and Iron Company's road, that runs from
Appalachia to Pioneer. and had stopped
at the side of the road, under an overhang-
ing stratum of rock, to eat their dinners,
where they had built fire.
The section foreman, Mercer, stopped
from under the cliff to get drink He
had been gone but an instant when the
rocks overhead gave way, falling on the
remaining six men, instantly killing five
and fatally injuring one. Those killed
are: P. L. Huffman, Big Stone Gap; Dan
Payne, Pioneer; George W. Beater, Rich
mond, Va; John Brown and Bill Saylor.
1t is believed that the fire, which had been
burning under the cliff all morning, soft
enod the earth surrounding them and
caused it to give way.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15

of the curtain with beauty of voice and
completeness of tragic art that made the
audience almost as crazy with enthusiasm
as the prima donna pretended to be in
character.
1t is wonderful performance, this
Ophelia of Calves, close stimulation of
insanity joined to consummate skill in
vocalization and tragic dignity in acting.
The role was one of Melba's best efforts
last season, but when she returns to US in
January the Australian diva must look to
her laurels, for Calve has apparently
settled it in her mind that she is to be the
only sweetheart of an operate Hamlet
this winter
Society people and the jewellers who
supply their diamonds are interested con-
slderably in the prospective sale at auction
OF the jewels in the possession of Mrs.
Leland Stanford of California. Some
authorities aver that these Jewels are
valued at not less than $2,0OO.OOO and
among them are some famous gems for
which high prices will be paid. 1t was
said day or two ago that firm of jew
eiers was preparing catalogue of Mrs.
Stanford's jewels.
He lOCdl jewelers. VINO nave DedrO IDdb
this sale will take place do not like the
prospect of diamonds worth 100000
being placed upon the market at once,
especially those so we'll known as are the
diamonds in Mrs. Stanford's possession.
A reporter saw several jewellers yester
day and they confirmed the report that
the jewels were to be put upon the market.
Said one downtown dealer: at has been
rumored for some time that private lot
OF jewels was to be sold at auction some
time this winter. OF course we do not like
1t, because the society people will flock to
the sale and pay large prices for these
jewels just because they belonged to the
widow Of Senator Stanford"
Among the Stanford diamonds are the
gems once owned by Queen Isabella of
Spain, which were sold few years ago in
Paris. 1t is not known when the diamonds
will be sold. 1t was thought by some
jewelers. that after ali the sales would be
made privately, because better prices
might be obtained than if they were sold
at auction,
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Changes Ordered at The Presidio-Importa-
ton of British Columbia Cattie-San
Pedro HarboAUtah's Statehood

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 14.-Cap-
tain j. Estcourt Sawyer, assistant quarter
master, will be relieved from duty as post
quartermaster at the Presidio of San Fran
cisco by the commanding officer of that
post upon receipt by him of this order,
and will then proceed to Buffalo, n. Y,
and relieve Captain William W. Robinson
Jr., assistant quartermaster, of his duties
at that place, reporting by letter to the
commanding general of the Department of
the East Captain Robinson, upon being
relieved by Captain Sawyer, will report in
person to the commanding general of the
Department of California for assignment
to duty as post quartermaster at the Pre-
sidio.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin, after con-
sulting with the Secretary OF Agriculture,
Port Townsend that the importation of
cattle from British Columbia at Orovlle
cannot be allowed without subjecting the
animals to quarantine and inspection by
veterinary surgeons of the Agricultural
Department.
Senator White says Senator Elkins, who is
interested in the Los Angeles Terminal
Railroad with r. C. Kerens and others.
will aid in securing an appropriation for
ll0 IN pAoNelneHt VI lue inner HaTOOr at
San Pedro. Senator White thinks he will
have no difficulty in having this bill passed
through the Senate.
S. II. Callen was to-day appointed post
master at Williams, Colusa County, Cal,
vice J. F. Fouch. removed.
California pensions are reported as fol-
lows: Reissue-Lander G. Griffin, Sisson.
Mexican war widows-Mary Button. San
Bernardino. Increase-James Rhein, Los
Angeles; Harvey A. Warder, Veterans
Home, Napa; Charles II. Mock, San
Francisco; Austin McDevitt, Pasadena.
Mexican war widows-Minerva S. Low,
Upton.
Governor West of Utah has arranged
with Private Secretary Thurber for an au-
dience of Utah men with President Cleve-
land on Monday concerning the proclama-
tion admitting Utah, provided the chief
magistrate returns from his duckipg trip.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
TO SUCCEED MR. LEAKE,
Russ Stephens Will Secure
the PoStmaSterShip of
Sacramento.
On More Than One Occasion He Has
Made Efforts to Secure the
Position.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 14.-There
will be sharp fight over the Postmaster
ship at Sacramento, which it is expected
the incumbent, Leake, will resign.
The possibilities are that Russ Stephens
will be appointed. The other candidate is
Thomas Fox, agent at Sacramento of the
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Russ Stephens was a candidate for this
place when Leake was appointed, but
Leake was recommended by Representa-
tive Caminetti, and took the plum from
Stephens after a bitter contest. Stephens
was delegate to the convention that
nominated Cleveland, is we'll liked by the
President and, inasmuch as he was dis
appointed before, it is altogether likely
that he will be successful this time.
Representative Grove Johnson of that
district said tonight that, so far as his in
fuence went, he would exert it in'favor of
Fox, though he was not sure that he would
have any voice in the matter, but the ap-
pointment might be dictated by Senator
White.
Senator White said to the CALL CORE
spondent: 1.-THE first intimation that
Leake would resign came to me four or
n'e uays ago, anu since tnen telegrams
have been pouring in from friends of the
candidates at a lively rate. 1 do not re-
gard it as absolutely settled that Leake
will resign. He wired me on Thursday he
had received very fattering business
offer and thought of resigning, but said he
would let me know later. Until l receive
something definite from him l shall take
no action in behalf of any candidate"
Senator White will, however, recommend
Russ Stephens, and if Leake resigns
Stephens will be Immediately appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1895-12-15
POSTAL CLERKS BENEFIT,
It Was Intended to Raise Money
to Lobby at Wash
ington.
But This Purpose Was Considered in
Conflict With the Postmaster
Generals Order.

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 14.-Central Music
Hall was filed tonight with fashionable
audience which enjoyed literary and
musical entertainment for the benefit of
the Chicago Postoffice Clerks Association
More than local interest was manifested
in the event, which is of an annual char
acter, because of the presence OF Post
masters Dayton of New York, Carr OF
Philadelphia, Enright OF Detroit and other
heads of the Western postoffices, and also
because the original object OF the enter
talnment was to raise money to pay the
expenses of a Washington lobby from
among the local postoffice employees to
promote the passage of the classification
bill.
This purpose was considered in conflict
with the recent order of Postmaster Gen.
eral Wilson against employees being sent
to Washington for lobbying work.
Postmaster Hesing, who contributed to
the entertainment with an able address on
the Chicago Postoffice and the postoffice
in general in its historical aspect, said il
was not the intention to use the proceeds
to send a committee to the capital, as that
would be usurping the functions of the
National association, but intimated that if
the local association wanted to hire an at
torney or other agent outside the service
to look after their interests at Washington
he did not see how the Postmaster Gen
eral could interfere. He cited the case of
the president of the Railway Clerks AS
sociation, who had resigned his positio n
OF clerk and the presidency, but was being
paid to represent the association at Wash
ington. Mr.. Hesing added that there was
no disposition to defy or evade the new or
der, which was not Objectionable.