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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-07-30

SALT LAKE, July pa man just ar
rived at ogden from the neighborhood
OF Jackson's Hole reports fight between
Indians and settlers at a point fifty miles
from Jackson's Hole Friday, IN which
three white men and ten or fifteen In
dians were killed, and one white man
very badly wounded.
Captain Smith, an old mining pros
pector, was shot four days ago in the
Teton Mountains. The ball entered his
right arm and came out through the left
breast. His assailant was killed. Smith
is now at Rex berg, and may recover.
Signal nres are burning northeast Of
JacIlson's Hole, and numerous forest
fires are raging.
The messengers say no reliable infor-
nation has been received from them
proper for four days. The settlers are
entrenched, and comparatively safe, but
prospectors and miners who are in the
mountains are in great danger. as the In
dIanS mean business. Twenty-Five news
paper correspondents are liz the neighbor-
hood OF Market Lake. The Bannack and
Shoshone chiefs have joined the cavalry
on the way to Jackson's Hole, with a
view of assisting the troops TO get 10 the
reservation. The troops now on the way
TO the Hole go by the way of Hoback
Canyon. From there they will cross the
mountain range. using a pack-train. and
day. Old scouts say the reds mean mis-
chief, and will probable attack the settlers,
but Will light shy OF the regulars.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-07-30

Elephant bugs have appeared in Butler
County and are making it hot for the
corn. An elephant bug is about the size
OF horse fly. and has great appetite
kansas CITY Times.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-07-30
FRIGHTPUL ACCIDENT.
A Messenger Boy Caught in a
Shafting and Ground to Pieces.
ONE OF HIS LIMBS FOUND MANY
FEET FROM THE SCENE.

Ten Thousand People Witness the
Opening Exercises OF the Lake
Washington Canal-PerformerS VINO
Take Part in the Play. 1.-The Crime
of a Century,'' Founded on Incl
dents Connected With the Murder
Of Mimic Williams and blanche
Lamont, Placed Under Arrest.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-07-30

SAN FRANCISCO. July 29.-The ponder
Gus printing machines on the north side
of Clay street, between Montgomery ana
Sansome. cruelty took the life Of de-
fenseless messenger boy by the name OF
Walter Bolni. aged l9 years, early tins
morning. The swift-whirling piece OF
steel not only killed its victim outright,
but, not content with this. 1t mangieo the
romans in pieces suitable only for the
use of the microscopist
The sad accid ent occurred directly over
the Clay-street Market and in front OF the
Langley Directory office. As nobody
was present when Bolini ceme in contact
with the fatal shaft, it is impossible 10 ac-
curately give the details which led up to
his death. When the discovery OF the ac-
cident was made he had Deen whlrllng
around the shaft for some time.
L. G. Waters, who is employed in the
engine-room OF the power company at ol0
Commercial street, was the hrst 10 dls-
cover the accident. He noticed that the
machinery in the Clay-street buildings
was not working smoothly, so he notified
the engineer, Edward Harvey, to shut oil
steam.
4 short investigation led to the finding
of what was left OF Borlini's body. The
roofs of the buildings in the vicinity OF
the shafting presented sickening sight.
Pieces Of flesh were clinging to the walls
on every side Part Of tho boys body
was still wrapped about the shaft. His
left arm and his clothing were wound
about the rod. and his head and legs and
right arm had been wrenched from the
trunk. The skull had been broken into
pieces. 1t took Deputy Coroner Hallett
an hour to gather up the remains. one
Of the lower limbs the Deputy Coroner
found on a roof thirty feet from the scene
OF the accident.
Borlini's body must have whirled
around the shaft a dozen times or more.
The big rod was bent and twisted out OF
shape, and the wall that supported it was
cracked in dozen places where the body
had come in contact with II.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-07-30
Rella of AIernphIs Safa.

MEMPHIS, July 29.-The story sent out
last night of the sinking OF the steamer
Belle OF Memphis is absolutely without
foundation. The boat was not due here
until 6 o'clock this morning, but she
arrived at 4. two hours ahead OF time.
The run was made without accident OF
any kind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19

Delegates presented the claims OF
each city before the convention, Con-
gressmen Dalzell aud Stone speaking
for Pittsburg. Senators Quay and
Cameron each sent letters. @. l.. Ma
gees certified check for $50, 200 was
submitted as showing the solidity of
Pittsburg's financial guarantee.
There was much excitement as the
ballots proceeded, the committeeman
from the interested sections hurrying
about and seeking to effect combina.
tions. AT the outset San Francisco Sc.
cured one more than the 10 claimed
from the first The announcement OF
her lead was greeted with enthusiasm
when 1t reached the outer corridors.
The strength OF st. Louis was some
what greater than had been expected,
while neither PittsburR nor Chicago
made the showing anticipated. st.
Louis gained steadily ON each ballot.
San Francisco sought to meet this by
drawing the votes OF Chicago, but with.
out avail. The first serious break oc.
Cured when David Martin Of Pennsyl.
vania led the Pittsburg forces toward
st. Louis. On the fourth and last bal
lot the San Francisco forces broke foi
the first time, Michigan. Wyoming and
Connecticut going to st. Leuis. That
settled it. and gave st. Louis the con
vention. The choice was made unani-
nous on motion OF Mr.. DeYoung oi
San Francisco.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
CRIPPLED FOR LIFE.
The WOrkhouse Stone Crusher Prison
er Landed in This City.

Charles Leonard was brought to Can
ton last night by Guard Card and made
as comfortable as possible at the work
house. The News Democrat last night
contained an exclusive account of his ar
rest in Cleveland for blowing up the
work-house stone e-crusher with dynamite.
Leonard will be- a cripple for life as the
result of the accident that befell him in
the Lima yards. His leg was broken in
three places and 1t is with difficulty he
can walk on crutches. He had very little
to say to Guard Gard, except that he was
innocent of the charge on which he was
arrested.
Charles Leonard the dyamiter, was ar.
raigned before Justice Bowers this morn
ing He pleaded not guilty and his pre-
liminary hearing is set down for Decem-
ber IS, at o'cOck He was held under
81, 900 bond for his appearance and in de-
fault Of this he was rem landed to Jail.
Leonard's parents live in Salem and he is
tying to induce them to make arrange
ment for his bond
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
A GOOD ATTENDANCE
Marks the Opening Session of the Far
mer's Institute

At the NJ. T.. Church in Navarre-An
Excellent Program Carried Out to
the Delight of Those Present.
At o'clock this morning the farmers
of western Stark opened their fourth an
nual institute at Navarro. 1t will con.
tinue Thursday. The sessions are being
held in the NJ. f.. church and while the
weather this morning was decidedly in
clement the attendance was good. BY
afternoon it had substantially increased
The following program was carefully
and ably followed:
Opening Address-Pres. A. J. Rohn,
Navarro; Roads,. S. Coxey, Massillon /;
A Plea for Small Farms-A. T. Nickel
vey, st. Clairsville Wool and Mutton
and Their Nalue-H. D. Brown Ma
varre; Opened by J. b. Eb.
erly, Beach City.
Afternoon session at l o'clock-Some
of My Mistakes in Hog Raising-E. II.
Elliott, Morning Sun; How Maintain
Fertility-Dayid Murray, M. On;
Profit and Loss in Fruit Growing-A. T.
MCkelvey, st. Clairsville
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
CANCER CAN BN OURED.

French scientists say they have discov-
cred cure for that most dreaded, and
universally conceded deadly affliction,
cancer 1t has been heralded through the
daily press in telegraphic reports--sent
broadcast as the most miraculous discov-
cry Of the age. Yet in your midst IL one
whose marvellous healing powers have
been neglected in so far as relates TO the
spreading Of his fame by means Of tele-
graphic reports Healing dreaded diseases
daily-restoring life to the despairing-
this seems to be DIR. Ottman's natural vo
cation. Thousands stand ready to testify
to his remarkable skill. He does not claim
he performs. His works are his best
testimony. No matter what the malady,
what the affiiction, what the disease,
there's one who will cure DIR. Ottman
Is the physician whose healing powers
are acknowledged alike by both layman
and physician as Incompatible To ena-
BILE all afflicted TO secure relief-to be
cured-he win visit Canton, Ohio, We'd
nesday, December &c. In the private par
lor OF the Barnett Hotel, from a. IN. to
p. m. One day only. Consultation
free and strictly confidential
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
INCREASED ATTENDANCE
Marks the Evening Session Of the
Navarro Institute.

A Program Carried Ont to the Edid-
cation of Those Who PIodded
Through the Snow TO Attend.
The afternoon ard evening session of
the farmers institute at Navarro Wednes.
day was greeted by an increased attend
ance. The following excellent program
was carried out in the evening to he edi-
flpation of those presents
The Output Of Agricultural Informa.
tion and Its Practical Application--E. II.
Elliott, Morning Sun; Our Country
Schools-A. 9. Baker, Navarro; The
Cultivation of the Social-A. I. Nickel
vey, st. Clairsville.
The Thursday program was as follows;
Grasses and Plants for Forago-E. E.
Elliott, Morning Sun; Our Best Dairy
Gown. H. Mofit, Massillon; The
Farmer in Hard Times-A. 7. Nickel
yey St. Clairsville.
Afternoon session Abuse of Agri-
cultural Fairs-E. ". Elliott, Morning
Sun; Black Knot-A. J. Rohn, Navarro;
Discussion-Led by A. W. STAN baugh,
Beach City; Rural Recroations-A. L.
McKelvey, st. Clairsyille; Discussion
Led by Mrs. S. o. Eggert, Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
HE'S AFTER THEM.
A Charge of Burglary Prefer
red Against William Shanks.
PLACED UNDER ARREST
At New Philadelphia, Where He Was
out on Bond for DemolishinR the
workhouse stone Crushcr- superin-
tendent Pontius' Vigilance,

Superintendent Pontius, Of the work
house is after the parties who blew up
the stone crushcr, hot and heavy. Friday
he sworc o an affidavit before Mayor Rice
charging William Shank with burglary
and larceny. He is accused of breaking
into the shed on the night of the cxplo-
sion and stealing So worth Of dynamite
The officers at New Philadelphia were at
once instructed to apprchend Shank, and
late Friday night Marshal Reed received
word that he had been arrested. The
marshal left for his prisoner Saturday
morning
Shank was arrested some time ago for
malicious destruction of property, in
blowing up the crusher, and bound over
to the grand jury by Justice Bowers. He
was released on bond and in view of re.
cent developments, Superintendent Pom
thus thought it best to have him held on
another charge.
II is claimed that while in jail Shank
made full confession TO prisoner named
Charles e, Irby. The statements were re-
ported TO Superintendent Pontius. 1t is
claimed Shank admitted they blew up the
stone CrushCr, and also burglarizcd the
shed in order TO secure the dynamite. In
his confession he gave revenge as the mo-
tive for the job, and also implicated
Charles Leonard in the affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
MINE REPORTS.
The Production Of Coal in Stark County
in 1894,

Chief Inspector of Mines Hazeltine has Is
sued his report. Among other things II shows:
The production of coal in Stark county in
1894 was as follows: Lump, $780, ,65s; nut
80, $40; pea and slack, 7s,02l total, 45672s.
The production of1s93 was s31 ,O24 tons. The
Massillon district extends beyond the borders
of Stark county, into Summit and Wayne,
where the production was as follows: Summit,
1894, "a 1922 tons; 1s03 97OiO tons; Wayne,
1894, 32, ,142 tons; 1898 "a, ,03i tons.
The number Of mines worked in Stark
county in 1894 was %; 1893, 81; Wayne county
1894, .; 1893 8; Summit county, 1894, Ia; 1893,
10. The average number of weeks worked in
Stark county in 1894 was 2s; Wayne 2s, SUM
nit, 81.
The number of fatal mine accidents in Stark
county was a; serious s; minor 5. In 1893
the record stood, fatal, 4, serious 20, minor 13.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
MKINLEY PLEASED
Over the Selection by the Re,
publican National Committee
OF THE MOUND CITY.

His Followers are Jubilant, Holding
That the Convention will be Held in
the Heart of Region Thoroughly
in sympathy With the Governors
Aspirations How 1t Came About.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS DEMOCRAT.
Washington, d, c., December IL
Hon. NJ A. Hanna, Major Dick and other
friends of Governor Mckinley now here
express themselves as immensely pleased
with the selection of st. Louis. 1t is a
Mckinley state, and in section in
which the governor is particularly strong.
Governor McKinley's friends took no part
In the contest among the cities, but they
are extremely we'll pleased with the
choice made by the committee. A tele-
gram from the governor announces his
sati' i'faction over the selection, although
he wishes it understood that he did
nothing to bring about the result.
There are those who think he did.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
A DYNAMITER
Arrested For Blowing Up the
Stone CruSher.
CHAS. LEONARD THE MAN.

He Was Badly Hurt in an Accident at
Lima, and Finally Located in a CIeve-
land HospitaI-Prisoner Will be
Brought to Canton-A Special Dis
patch Tells the Whole Story in a
Graphic Manner.
Charles Leonard, one Of the men sus-
pected of blowing up the workhouse stone
crusher with dynamite on the night of
September 7, has been arrested at Cleve-
land.
Cleveland this morning and will return
with the prisoner tonight The capture
was made largely through the efforts Of
Superintendent Pontius, who has left no
stone unturned to capture the guilty
parties. William Shank, another Of the
suspected men, is now in the county jail
awaiting the action Of the grand jury.
The following dispatch to the News
Democrat from Cleveland, tells of the ar
rest in that city:
SPECIAL TO THE NEws-DEMoCRAr.
Cleveland, o., December IA young
man, who was a patient at ST. Alexis
hospital, was arrested early last evening,
at the hospital, by Private Detective G.
H. Kelso, who is also deputy sheriff, on
information furnished by the authorities
of Canton, o., and taken to the county
jail. Detective J. p. Baker, of Detroit
assisted in the arrest. Charles Leonard
is the name Of the young man, and his
home is at Salem, o. He gave his age
as seventeen years, at the jail, but he
looks TO be about twenty-One years old.
Superintendent Pontius, Of the Canton
work-house, claims to have evidence
which duplicates Leonard as one of the
men who blew up the work house stone
crusher, valued at $1,000, near that in
Stitution.
About two months ago Superintendent
Pontius wrote a letter to Deputy Sheriff
Kelso, telling him to keep look out for
the young man in this city. About two |.
weeks ago, Kelso got track Of Leonard, |.
and yesterday he located him at the hos |.
pital, where the young man has been since |
October II. During the latter part of .
Septem Der, Leonard was badly Injured by |
being struck by a train at Lima, O. He .
had stepped off of one trail and was
struck by another coming in an opposite
direction. His left leg was broken in
two places, and he was badly bruised
about the head and body.
Leonard was confined at the Lima hos.
pital four weeks The physicians there
had decided to amputate his leg, but be
objected, and wrote to his cousin, a well .
known liquor dealer of this city, re-
questing him to have him transferred to
u hospital in Cleveland The liquor
dealer had Leonard removed to the st.
Alexis hospital, The leg of the young .
man was not amputated, aud he is now
almost fully recovered from his injuries, !
but is cripple, and is only able to get .
around by the use OF crutches When seen
1T the jail last evening, Leonard refused |
10 say anything concerning himself or his |
dilemma, except that he was not impli-
,ated in destroying the stone crusher.
Detective Kelso sent kilograms to the |
of the Canton rk-house,
md also to the chief of police OF Canton,
informing them of Leonard's arrest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
HE STOLE TO LIVE.
A Morphine Victim Commits a
Crime to be Cured.
PRISON HIS ONLY HOPE

Charles Thompson Robbed the Hu-,
ford House Barber Shop in Order tC
be Free From the Fearful Drug-Ir
Terrible Condition When Arrested
Charles Thompson, who was sentenced
by Judge McCarty late Thursday after
noon, has sad history. Prosecutor Bow
said to the court that there was some
doubt as TO whether he entered the Hur.
ford House barber shop in the night sea.
son, and also as to whether the goods
taken were valued at over s35. The pros
ecutor said the prisoner had been a vic
tim Of the morphine habit for years, and
had taken the drug in immense quan-
titles.
Attorney Robinson made a lengthy
statement to the court He said that
some years ago Thompson had been very
i'll, and the physicians gave hin NOR
phine. The habit grew on him until he
was almost a physical and mental wreck
He left home, telling his wife when he
returned he would be cured, or else he
would never again see him alive.
He wandered from place to place, work.
ing at the barber trade as best he could
finally landing In Canton. He secured
employment at the Hurford House shop,
huu COuJlHuou bn6 use OF Gne drug IN
large quantities His condition became
such that doctors told him he must break
himself Of the habit, or death would IT,
suit.
The poison had such hold upon him,
that he could not voluntarily discontinue
its use, and he concluded to commiss
crime in order to be thrown into prison.
First, he thought of destroying some
property, but not caring to harm an in
nOcent party, he finally concluded 20
steal tools from the shop where he was
employed. This was easy to accomplish,
as he had a key to the place.
When arrested by Patrolman Joseph
Wielandt and taken to Jail. Thompson
was In a fearful condition. Both arms
and legs were covered with large sores,
the result of frequent hypodermic injec-
tions. After few days the drug was
taken from him, and for months he has
not used morphine, and is now cured.
His wife and two children are In very
destitute circumstances.
Prosecutor Bow stated TO the court that
In the interest Of public justice, he
thought the prisoner should be allowed TO
plead guilty to petit larceny. Judge Nc
Carty said he had no reason to doubt the
truth OF the prisoners story, and taking
everything into consideration, would only
impose a sentence of twenty days in the
workhouse, and the costs of the prosecu.
: ion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
WACO LITERARY.
An Interesting Session and Debate
Held Tuesday Evening.

The Waco Literary society held well at.
tended and enthusiastic meeting in the school
house Tuesday evening. The question for dis.
cussion was Received, That the sellers of in
toxicating drinks should be held responsible
tor the damage done by the consumer ("
Patrick Murphy and C. W. Faust argued in.
telligently for the affirmative and d. A.
Hughes and J, J. Hawk spoke in the opposi-
tion in forcible manner. No decision was
rendered but the latter gentlemen had the best
of the argument. The meeting was varied in
interest by recitatons and orchestral music
and a pleasant time was enjoyed. These
affairs are looked forward to with delight by
lhe residents Of Cantou's suburb and are ealyays
interesting in high deegree.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19

What use is there in eating when food
does you no good-in fact, when it does
you more harm than good, for such is the
case II it is not digested.
II you have loathing for food there is
no use Of forcing it down, for it will not
be digested. You must restore the diges
tive organs to their natural strength and
cause the food to be digested when an APP
petite will come, and with 1t relish for
food
The tired, languid feeling will give
place TO Vigor and energy, then you will
put flesh ON your bones and become
strong. I he Shaker Digestive Cordial as
made by the Mount Lebanon Shakers con-
tains food already digested and is di-
gester OF food as well. Its action Is
prompt and It's effects permanent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
A NICROSCOPIST
Employed by Coroner McQuate in the
MassillOn Case

In Which a Young Woman Died Under
Peculiar Circumstances - Working
UntirinRly.
Coroner McQuate is continuing his in.
vestlgation of the Massillon case, In
which Edith Uncle, aged 81, met her
death under suspicious circum stances. He
has employed an expert microscopist to
report upon certain allegations and inti-
nations. The matter has reached such
a point that decision upon all the
charges involved is imperatively de-
manded, as in its present aspects, the
good faith OF both Dr. Kirkland and Dr.
Jones is involved. He will not rest un-
til the mystery is cleared
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
DEMOCRATIC
That is the Way Republican
Boston Has Gone.
A BIG VICTORY.

Exciting Elections i'm Many Leading
Massachusetts Towns The Vote For
No License Greater Than Ever.
Boston, Dec. rl.-The Republican
administration. which has been in con.
troll Of municipal affairs for the past ] !
months, was overthrown at the poll,
yesterday. Hon. Josiah Quincy was
elected mayor.
The contests in Chelsea, Lynn, Low
ell and Worcester were hard fought
and in each case the A. p. A. figured
largely. The Republicansland the A.
p. A. carried Lynn and Chelsea, while
Ia Lowell the secret organization met
defeat. The straight Republican candi-
date for mayor of Worcester was de-
feated by over 900 plurality.
The Republicans won in Beverly.
The cities that voted in favor of license
were I: Newburyport, Worcester and
Lowell. The other cities outside of
Boston went no.license by majorties In
many cases larger than last year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19

The market is full Of cough mixtures,
but one trouble with most of them is that
when they do little good the patient has
TO take so much that he gets TO loathe the
taste. The Pineola Balsam Is superior to
other cough remedies because 1t is agreea-
BILE to the palate and its good effects are
immediate. In few days an ordinary
cough is gone altogether. Bronchitis and
asthma are more stubborn, but they too
are cured by Ely's Pineola Balsam. A
remedy worth trying. Twenty five cents
Is all II costs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-12-19
A LECTURE
AT the Tabernacle by Rev. L. e.
Brown, of Hamilton,
STIRS THINGS UP.

One of Louisvi11e's Citizens Writes
TO Find Out About Certain State.
ments the Lecturer Made-He Gets
Hot Answered. Publication In the
News-Democrat That Has Stirred
Up the Democratic Brethren in Old
Butler.
Rev. l.. r.. Brown, Of Ham ilton, deliv.
cred q lecture in the Tabernacle last
Thursday night. His subject was 'u ncle
Sam" The News Democrat published
an account of the lecture and gave the
exact language of one sentence the lee.
turer uttered. The sentence in question
was:
AT my home In Hamilton we have
two county commissioners who can neither
read nor write"
This statement has stirred up very
lively hornet nest at Mr.. Browns home.
The above paragraph was reproduce /
from this paper and has called forth o
great deal of comment. 1t seems us II
the statement found doubters IN this
county. Frank X. Duorr, the auditor of
Butler county (Mr. Browns home) re
oeived letter from Louisville on the sub
jeot The Hamilton Democrat published
the correspondence, also the answer of
the said auditor 1t is as follows: