davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

NEARLY one-half of the farms in the
United States are mortgaged.
LAST year the sheep in this country
grew 9O7, 100000 pounds of wool.
AMMONIA is extracted from the
Thames mud, and the residuum after
the operation is mixed with iron ore
and made into brown paper.
BRUSSELS, following the example of
Manchester and Paris, proposes to be-
come a seaport. This can be done for
a comparatively small sum by deepen
ing the present Villebroek canal.
FIFTY years ago a horsepower cost
six or seven pounds of coal per hour.
To-day a good compound engine will
produce horsepower at one and one
half pounds of coal per hour. Water
power costs nearly as much now as
then.
THE Bon Marche, the great dry goods
store of Paris, employees 1000 attend
ants. They are fed on the premises.
The kitchen In which their food is pre-
pared Is the largest in the world, and
gives employment TO 90 cooks and 100
assistants.
A NEW attempt to redeem the Roman
Campagna is being made by a number Of
Lombard farmers. They have obtained
land between Rome and the Alban hills,
where they will use improved methods
Of irrigation and agriculture. The ma
laria in the Campagna, it is officially
stated, has diminished greatly of late
years with the increase of cultivation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
The Delaware senatorshIp.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The proba-
bility that Governor Watson will ap-
point a man as senator from Delaware
to succeed Senator Higgins is consid-
cred sufficiently strong about the sen.
ate to cause general speculation as to
what would be the chances of his being
seated. The history of the senate does
not furnish a parallel case to that which
would be presented in case of such
action by the Delaware governor, but
IL is more like the case of two years
ago, presented from the states of Wyo-
ming, Montana and Washing ton, than
any others. Sixty.six of the senators
who voted in the former test case from
Montana are still members of the sem
ate, and if they should divide as they
did on the first vote in 1893, by voting
and pairing, the result would be 80 for
seating and 81 against.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
sLAsHso TO DEATH.
A Horrible Murder In the County In
Urinary Near FindIay, O.

FINDJAY, o., May l3.-A horrible
murder has occurred at the county in
firmary, west of this city, Abe Wise, a
semi.paralyzed inmate, aged 40 years,
being the victim, and John G.. Karg,
another inmate, aged 76 years, being
the murderer The two men quarreled
over o trivial matter, and Wise threat
ened to kill Karg, striking him over the
head with cane. Karg went to his
room and procured q butcher lknife.
Returning, he secured Wise's cane, and
then made rush at him with the knife.
Wise was almost helpless, being para.
lyzed in one side, and was therefore at
Karg's mercy. The knife was as sharp
as a razor, and with it, Karg slashed
Wise across the neck and head.
Wise attempted to get downstairs,
and as he was cropping along the hall
way in the dark, Karg made another
dash at him. Drawing the knife across
the back of his neck, he nearly severed
the head from his body. With the
blood streaming from his wounds, Wise
managed to get downstairs, but he died
soon afterward. After the murder
Karg washed himself, went TO his room
and pretended to be asleep when the
superintendent knocked at his door.
He was placed under arrest. His cloth.
ing was found saturated with the blood
of his victim. In Karg's room was
found two other knives besides the one
with which he killed Wise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
A NATIONAL CONVENTION.
One May BE Called This Week to Settle
Mining Troubles.

COLUMBUS, May ia national con-
vention Of coal miners to settle the
coal strike will probably be called this
week. p. NJ. Penna, national presi-
dent Of the coal miners organization,
has sent letter to the district presi-
dents in Western Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
saying:
1.-The miners of Ohio and part Of the
miners of Indiana. Pennsylvania and
West Virginia are idle, resisting a re-
duction in mining rates. The officers of
District believe that q convention of
the miners Of the districts above named,
with Indiana included, should be held,
and have asked me to call it at an early
date. ! agreed with them to call a con-
vention, if majority of the officers in
the districts named should unite with
them in request for such a meeting.
"Will you please answer the follow.
ing questions: Do you believe suspen-
sion of the district named could be
made sufficiently general to be effective
in maintaining prices demanded? Do
you favor q convention being called
with a view to such suspensionl Do
you favor q convention being called
without reference TO said suspension?
Please answer these questions plainly
and unequivocally at as early date as
possible" 4"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
PIN or THE NEWS.

The Merriam. Morgan Paraffine com
pany Of Cleveland has gone into a re
ceiver's hands.
Near Amherstsburg, Ont, 1872 gill nets
SGT by Cleveland fishermen in Canadian
waters, were seized.
The International Association OF Ma.
chinists, at Cincinnati, abolished the color
line and elected officers
A large numbe of the striking employees
of the Illinois Steel company at Chicago
have returned to work, and the strike is
practically over.
T.. G. Beach, a South Corolina constable,
has been put to Jail at Charleston for
seiZiDg liquor in defiance OF an injunction
from the United States court, and test
case will be made
James Murray was hanged at st. Louis
and his brother Edward was hanged at
Herman, Mo-, an hour later. They mur-
dered Conductor Fitzwilliams, on the
suburban line, for the purpose Of rob
berry.
Percy Mcdonnell, aged 35, committed
suicide at Philadelphia. Worry over the
death of his wife led to melancholia.
The New York, Lake Erie and Western
Railroad company has notified the Lehigh
Valley Railroad company that 1t wants
an increase in it's proportion of the
through rates on coal to points on It's line
via Waverly N, Y
The jury IN tho insanity case of DIR
Arthur Duestrow, the st. Louis million
aire, who, In February, 1894, shot anC
killed his wife and child in cold blood
found him sane. Duestrow will be trieC
on the charge Of murder as soon as hii
counsel and the states attorney shal
dpcida
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
sELF-JUoeED AUTHORS.

COOPER once said that 1.-THE Spy" was
his best-written novel.
WHITTIER regarded his war lyrics aa
the best of all his writings.
ELIZABETH BROWNING always re-
garded "Aurora Leigh" as her best.
HUME thought more of his Essays"
than he did of his History Of Eng
land"
SMoLLETT agreed with posterity in
considering "Roderick Random" his
best.
FRANKLIN thought more of the "Poor
Richards Almanac" than of all his
other works.
BAVARD TAYLOR was said to esteem
"Ximena a" above anything else he had
written.
EMERsoN said; ~ put my whole soul
into my essays. They represent my lit
erary life."
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL thought
Among My Books" his most creditablt
performance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
IN ABOUT ROYALTY.

PRINCE KUNe, China's minister of for
eign affairs, is an opium fiend whose in.
diligence has made him a physical
wreck.
THE grand duchess of Hesse's baby
brings up the number of Queen Vic.
torias direct descendants to round
three score and ten.
QUEEN VICTORIA is said to attribute
her general good health to the fact that
she has never been victim of insom-
MIA. She always eats light supper be.
fore retiring, and sleeps soundly for
seven hours.
PRINCE ACHILLE MURAT, who has
just committed suicide, knew how to
lead a cotillion. His grandfather, the
great Murat, knew how to lead a cav
airy charge. Vanity is more often in.
herited than valor.
THE shah of Persia contemplates pay
ing another visit to Europe. He will
start in May and go by way of st.
Petersburg, where he will take the op-
portunity of calling on Emperor Mich.
olas H., afterwards proceeding to Ber-
lin and Paris.
THE emblems of royalty of the queen
Of Madagascar consist of four scarlet
umbrellas, which are held over her
majesty when she sits in her palanquin
of state-tbis latter present, oddly
enough, from the late emperor of the
French.
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH of Austria,
says lie Figaro, intends to change the
order of succession established by the
pragmatic sanction of 1928, by which
Maria Theresa became queen, and to
have the crown transferred to his only
grandson, the child of his youngest
daughter, Valerie, and Archduke Fran
els Salvador.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
UNITED STATES is FIRST.
Japan Compelled to Ask For Minor Mica
ragua Canal Privileges.

Japan Compelled to Ask For Minor Mica
ragua Canal Privileges.
TOXIC, May l3.-The recent achieve.
ments Of Japan have led her to turn her
attention to securing treaty with Mic.
aragua by which she would secure
marked privileges in the Nicaragua Ca
nal. The subject has been under con.
sideration at Washington between Min.
lister Guzman, representing Nicaragua
and the representatives of Japan. AT
one time the basis of treaty seemed
TO have been reached. DR.. Guzman
feared, however, that the United States
might have cause to object to seeing
privileges accorded Japan. This objec-
tion was met by the representatives Of
Japan by proposition that Japan
should receive the same privileges as
other countries with which Nicaragua
has treaties, except the United States,
ID being expressly recognized that the
United States is entitled to superior ad-
vantaRes because of proximity to Mica.
ragua.
The negotiations stopped on this
point, and the treaty has not, as yet,
been concluded, nor is it being further
urged for the present, although no doubt
exists among officials that satisfactory
treaty will be made, giving Japan priv.
ileges in the canal commensurate with
her growing power as military and
commercial nation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Canada pon,t want the pebt.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., May l3.-Colonial
Secretary Bond has been sent to Ottawa
by the government, empowered to deal
fully with disputed points in the con-
federation negotiations The principal
business relates to finishing a railroad
completed. When it is done the debt
Of Newfoundland will be over $l5, ,000,-
and wants the British government to
assume part. Negotiations are likely
to be prolonged another fortnight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
10000 WAY JOIN.
A Movement 20 Amiiate Western Miners
with the Federation.

DENVER, May 18.-The annual con.
vention Of the Federation of Western
Metalliferous Miners began in this city
at o'clock this morning. The fedora
ton represents q membership Of about
1000 miners The delegates are prin-
cipally from Colorado, Idaho, Montana
and South Dakota.
Probably the most important subject
that will come before the convention
will be that of affiliating with the
American Federation Of Labor and with
the coal miners. By uniting with the
western coal miners the membership
would be increased largely beyond
what IL was. President John Mcbride
Of the American Federation of Labor is
expected to be in the city and urge affil-
iation with the federation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
TURTLE TOWN POW. WOW.

Christ Sommers, the King Of Turtletown,
kept open house last night. The occasion for
this celebration was the Goth birthday ami
versary Of John, one Of the princes of the royal
blood. Arrangements had been made 10 take
care Of everyone and everyone could enjoy
himself after his own tastes. There was an
abundance Of music, Fiala's Military band was
present guitar club played number of
selections, the piano was at the disposal of any
one who wanted TO use ii and music was pro
vided for dancing. One Of the features Of the
evening was q large willow tree In the back
yard, 20 years old The willow tree was tapped
and flowed beer on demand. A fine supper
i.Fas served during the evening Everybody
had jolly time and departed wishing John
many happy returns Of the day,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
A Demonstration TO Crespo.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Recent ad.
vices reaching the Venezuelan legation
tell Of popular demonstration at Cara
cas-, in which 10000 people gathered to
approve President Crespo's policy. The
demonstration centered at the yellow
House, which is President Crespo's
official residence, similar to our White
House. The gathering represented all
political parties, and was meant as a
ratification Of the presidents course in
obliterating party lines and forming a
cabinet from all the political elements
and parties in existence. the purpose
being to harmonize all factions in q
common line of action.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Big Landslide on the Pennsylyania.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, May l3.-Satur-
day afternoon as Pennsylvania east.
bound freight train was passing the
narrows, near Mt. Union, landslide
occurred on Terrace mountain, and the
engine, tender and Is cars were buried
under hundreds of tons of rock and
earth. The train crew escaped unin-
jured. lThe tracks of the Pennsylvania
railroad were covered for nearly mile,
and traffic on the middle division was
temporarily suspended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
TAR WAGON CAUGHT rIRE.

peculiar accident happened on the square
at noon and fortunately no serious damage
resulted from 1t. Albert shoeneberger and Lee
Wells were returning from North Cleveland
avenue and Lake street with the tar wagon
belonging to the Canton Gas and Coke Com
pany. At the square by some means the pipe
became disconnected and the tar caught fire.
The street was filed with dense black smoke
which looked as If the whole business portion
Of the city was on FIRE. The horse was nm
hitched the wagon run up 10 the curb aud the
fire smothered with earth. The only damage
was the obstruction Of tho tar wagon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Killed the Bill.

BERLIN, May l8. In view Of the re.
lection Friday by the reichstag of para
graph III of the anti.revolution bill,
which practically sealed the fate Of that
measure, nobody was surprised when
the reichstag Saturday, after rejecting
paragraph 1l2, refused to further dis
cuss the bill, and all its amendments
were withdrawn. Then the entire bill,
paragraph by paragraph, was rejected
without de.ate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
GOSSIP OF KANSAS.

THER,i Is Quaker colony near Great
Bend, Barton county.
Bishop BOWMAN has dedicated Che.
topa's new Methodist church.
The output OF the Galena mines has
an average value Of $4,000 a week,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Children Injured by Powder.

SALYERsvILLE, KY, May l3.-Two
children of Wesley Row tried to start a
fire by pouring powder out of horn
containing pound and half Of powder
on a small coal fire, when the powder
in the horn ignited, tearing one arm
entirely off the girl, 10 years old, and
burning her hair and clothing entirely
off. She will die. A brother, boy of
6, was standing near and parts of the
horn struck him in the face, knocking
out both eyes and burning off all his
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16

DETROIT, May l3-In the examination
Of DIR. Seaman and Mrs. Alice Lane,
who are charged with causing the death
of Emily Hall, Jennie Wilson, form
er inmate of Mrs. Lanes hospital, told
of the circumstances of Emily Halls
arrival there, and gave evidence that
she came by previous arrangement with
the Rev. Jonathan Bell. Both respond.
ents were held for trial in S5, 900 bail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16

ST. PETERSBURG, May 13.-Informa.
tion from official sources, is to the effect
that negotiations between Russia and
Japan are proceeding in the frieDdlest
manner possible. Having exercised
pressure in the question of the relin.
guishment by Japan Of the Liao.Tung
peninsula, Russia since only desires to
solve every other point at issue in an
absolutely pacific manner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16

ATLANTIC CITY, May 13.-Final ar
rangements have been made for the
meeting of the grand lodge of the
Benevolent Protective order Of Elks,
to be held on July 8, 10 and IL. Ex
alted Ruler Hay says the meeting will
be the largest in the history Of the
order. Two hundred lodges, represent
ing 10000 out of a total membership OF
26, 900, will attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
AMERICAN IHALI oOUrerr.
Annual Reports Show the Organization
to BE In Good Shape.


New YORK, May 13.-The American
Tract society celebrated its seventieth
anniversary Sunday by commemorative
services in the Fifth Avenue Presby-
terian church, the Rev. John Hall, ID.
D., vice president of the society. pre-
siding.
Rev DR.. G. l.. Shearer, secretary,
read the annual report, from which it
appeared that the receipts for the year
ending March 81, 1896, were $l33, 943.63.
The expenditures during the same
period were 1928, l0S.93, leaving bal
ance on hand of $lO,S34.70. In the
business department the receipts were
1865, 727S0, and the expenditures $S9l,-
46643, leaving a cash balance Of $l5,-
030 go and legacy in suspense Of $780,
23077.
Rev. DR.. Theodore L. Cuyler preached
on Books as Bread, or Books as
Person"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
What is
I'2;S7I';l!|'l!;;I!| RIA

Castoria Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opum, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
Paregorc, Drops Soothing syrups and Castor OH
IL is Pleasant Its guarantee thirty years. use by
Millions of Castora destroys Worms and allays
feverishness Castoria vomiting Sour Curd.
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and hatulency.
Castoria assmates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy aud natural sleep. Gas.
tora is the Children's Panaceathe Mothers Friend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Frost In Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, May 13.-Northern and
western sections of the state report a
heavy frost Saturday night Fruit buds
and garden truck are ruined at Chip.
pewa Falls. Marinette reports all crops
injured. At New Lisbon small fruits
and grain were killed. A heavy rain is
falling there. The berry crop was de.
stroyed at Boscobel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
ono hundred Men KilIsd.

PARIS, May ia telegram received
from Orin in Algeria, reports that a
battle has just been fought in the vicin-
ity of the village of Oued, 1000 men Of
the Angad and Vejad tribes having
raided the Mooia and Benikhand tribes.
The fight lasted several hours and 100
men and 800 animals were killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Five Men Injured.

CHICAGO, May 18.-By the collapse OF
q brick building, in process of being
torn down at 53 Market street, five men
were injured, while nearly a dozen
others had narrow escapes. The in.
jured were buried under a mass of
bricks and mortar. The fremen who
responded to the call soon dug them out
and they were sent to the hospital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
A Street Car strike.

CARBoNDALE, Pa, May l3.-The con.
ductors and motormen to the number Of
20. employed by the Lackawanna Rapid
Transit company, are out on strike
and have been seriously interfering
with the running of the cars. The
of three employees, for what the strikers
claim was not good cause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
A Suicide Identified.

NIAGARA FALLS, May l3.-The man
who committed suicide at the Hotel
Imperial, on the morning Of the 30th
ult., has been identified by j. Moor
head of Philadelphia as j. Combe OF
New York, formerly an agent of the
Pittsburg Iron company, who lost his
situation through alleged dissipation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
A boy Aooidentallx Killsd.

PLANFIELD, Ind, May l9.-Palmer
Carter, aged 10 years, was leaving the
family residence, carrying rife and
followed by younger brother, Herbert,
aged l3 years. The gun was acciden :
ally discharged and the ball entered
Herbert's forehead, killing him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
THE Abbe's AIurderess Insane.

PARIS, May 13.--The woman Ameiot,
who murder the Able De Broglie,. has
been found TO be insane. Able De
Broglie had been her confessor and she
shot him under delusion that he had
calumnated her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
city Of CHARTERS Burned.
CREAMERY DESTROYED.

The large Elgin creamery at East Rochester,
a small town three miles east of Minerva,
burned to the ground Thursday. Loss will
reach 5000; no insurance. Itisa severe blow
to the farmers Of the vicinity, who were the
stockholders. Cause Of fire unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Old West virginian Dead.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May l3.-J. A.
Scott has died here. He celebrated his
Tooth birthday few days ago. He
leaves l5 living children and descend.
ants almost beyond number.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
The Big Drill at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, May 18.-Today the com.
panies now in camp here for the big
drill gave a dress parade through the
business portion of the city and in the
afternoon active work of the drill be-
gan at Montgomery mark
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
The Frost In Michigan.

DETROIT, May l3.-Reports from the
fruit region in West Michigan indi
rate the damage by frost was confined
principally to vegetables and small
fruits in low places.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Brunswick Not In Danger.

BRUNSWICK, Ca, May 13.-The re.
port that Brunswick is in danger of in
lection from yellow fever is absolutely
without the slightest foundation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Gail Hamilton III.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Miss May
Abbey Dodge. cousin of Mrs. James
q. Blaine, and widely known as a
writer under the nom de plume of
"Gail Hamilton" is seriously i'll at the
residence of Mrs. Blaine in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Ex-Governor Chase Dead.

LUBEc, Me-, May 13.-Ex- Governor
Chase of Indiana has died here of cry.
sipelas, at the home of former college
chum, Harry MinnIck. He had been
i'll for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16

'Daily. fDaily, except Sunday
Pullman Palace Vestibule Compartment SIeop.
Ing Cars from Akron 70 Chicago on train Ieavins
Canton At lap m.
s.s. G, Mo0BEw. pass a T,kt Agt.. oantor
J. y. LEIzaAEes Asst. q. p. A. cleveland, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
An Americans Daring Feat.

PARIS, May 19.-An American, named
John G.. Ruck, has arrived at Calais,
having crossed the British channel in q
cycle boat "a feet long.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-05-16
Prominent Mason Dead.

CEDAR RAPIDS, May 13-Cyrus Wald.
grave Eaton, ex.mayor and one of the
most prominent Masons in the United
States, is dead