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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
LIES FITFUL
FEVER OYER.
Mrs. Jacob Blum Dies at Her
s. Mckinley Avenue Home,
AFTER SUFFERING TWO WEEKS
In the Presence of Those Dear to Her a
Good Woman succumbs to Disease
Lived st the Same Location az
Years Was Well Known.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Blum, wife of Jacob
passed into the other world at 2 o'clock
Tuesday morning. The end came peace
fully after one week of intense suffering
and a like period in which the stricken
woman hovered in unconsciousness on
the brink Of the grave. Death was
caused by congestion Of the liver. When
the death angel finally severed the last
slender chords which held the mortal
and the immortal in bonds, it was in
the presence of all the family save one
Charles f. Blum the only son, who was
absent in Cleveland. The end was ex-
pected for some days but, the attending
physician Monday gave it as his opinion
that his aged patient would liye for
few days at least. Tuesday morning,
however, the nurse at Mrs. Blum's bed
side saw the approaching collapse and
the family was hastily summoned ar
irving in time to see the kind old wife
and mother pass into the great beyond.
Mrs. Blum was born in Oberlingle-
helm, Germany. At an early age she
in Canton. Here forty-thre years ago
she became the. wife of Jacob Blum who
survives her. Seven children were born
to the union and all save one are among
the living and all are grown to mans
estate. The children, Misses Elizabeth
Lottie, Laura and Dora Alice Blum,
the noted pianist; Mrs. Helen Smith,
% L, 80
the W. & L. e. railway Of Cleveland
Mrs. Daniel S. Blum, daughter died
three years ago.
Mrs Blum is survived also by
two sisters and a brother, Mr.
Wendell Kroehle, of Hudson,
Mrs. John hrytser, of Oakland, Cal,
and Mrs. Catherine Biebesheimer, of
Vinton, Iowa. During the summer Mrs.
Blum met her sisters at Vinton and a
merry reunion resulted. 1t was meet
ing held just in time, for the next one
must be on the other shore.
Mrs. Blum was a consistent member
of the German Reformed church. She
was kind old lady with good, old Ger
man blood coursing through her veins.
Her hospitality was unbounded and
charity was written in all her Inca
ments. She was a loyal wife and a
mother whose whole life was devoted
to her children. In them were wrap
ped all her sympathies and she was
ever their very best friend. Her alb
sence will cast a desolating gloom over
the home in which for 43 years she was
the administering angel. 1t is a conso-
latior, however to all to whom she was
dear, that no wrong deed or even a
wrong thought, ever marred the sweet
ness of her personality.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
GEORGE P. PETIT
DIES IN GERMANY.
Former City Editor of the News,
Democrat Passes Away.
WAS CONSUL AT DUEssELDORF.
Had Been Operated Upon For Appendicitis
and Did Not Recover From
the Effects of the
Operation.

George p. Petit, United States consul
to Dusseldorf, is dead. The sad news
was borne to the relatives in this city
over the wires in two cablegrams that
reached here about IL o'clock Tuesday
morning. One came from his wife Min
ME, and simply announced that George
was dead. The other came from Vice
Consul Hoette. 1t announced that Mr..
Petit was dead and that his last wish
consul also asked about the disposition
of the body. Both cablegrams were re-
ceived by Mr.. Charles Keplinger, a
brother-in-law of Petit.
No details Of the sad case have been
received. The last heard by the family
here was that George had been operated
upon for appendicitis and was getting
along nicely. This was more than a
week ago. From the time that has
elapsed since the operation it is evident
that blood poisoning must have resulted
from the operation, causing death.
Mr. Petit was very well known in
Canton. He was originally an Alliance
DOy. AlleT SOluS through MI OHlOn
college he took up newspaper work. In
1887 he was city editor of the old Can
ton Daily Democrat and worked upon
this paper for several months. He was
a brilliant writer and afterward did
journalistic work in Pittsburg and at
Washington. When President McKin-
ley came into office he was appointed
consul to Dusseldorf Germany, and he
has been there the past two years or
more. Before leaving for his new post
of duty Mr.. Petit was married to Min
ME, the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. p H.
Barr, Of Canton.
A child has been born in Germany
and the little family was getting along
nicely. DR.. and Mrs. Barr just return
ed a short time ago from visit to them.
Mr.. Keplinger stated that the body
would be brought home The shock to
Mrs. Petit must be severe and her sit
uation is the more trying because their
child has not been well. Mr.. Keplnger
said that DR.. Barr would probably leave
at once to go to Dusseldorf to arrange
matters for the bringing of the body
and Mrs. Petit and the child to Canton.
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confirm one, neither shall the council
have the entire appointive power, which
shall be vested in the mayor. Three Of
the members of the council shall be
elected at large, and four Of them shall
be elected from respective wards. This
will require redistricting of this city
into four wards.
A Democrat reporter interview
ed Mayor Robertson, Monday afternoon,
regarding the change. He said:
IT have just received proof sheet of
the codification of the municipal laws
as prepared by the committee appointed
to do the work. The change will be
made in this city If the codiflcation
is completed and accepted by the legis-
lature and will revolutionize the affairs
of this city. One Of the radical changes
will be the abolshing Of the marshals
office and substituting chief Of police.
The police department has needed such
a head for many years. The work has
been turned over to me since I am in
office and the extra work is growing
more and more so that 1 can't attend
to 1t. do not know in what manner
they will allow the marshal to complete
his unexpired term, but such a provi-
sion ought to be made in the laws. Ak
ron and Youngstown already have their
municipal departments organized in
this manner and this Is the only city in
this state of its size where no change
of this nature exists. This matter takes
criminal cases out Of the hands of the
mayor and arraignments are made be-
fore the police judge, where an inves-
tigation is made Of both sides Of the
story. The police judge and police pros
ecutor should hold their offices for three
years each and all the results of work
in that department will devolve upon
them. do not know whether this city
will adopt this system Immediately
when the Legislature convenes, but I
think it would be an excellent innova-
ton If all these departments could be
established and the work of the city
in all departments systemized and
placed under proper head. This COM
mittee that is working upon the codifi-
cation was appointed in April of 1898
by Governor Bushnell, and has about
completed it's work"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
MONGOLIAN PHEASANTS.
They Will Live In This Local
ity if Hunters Leave
Them Alone.

That Mongolian pheasants can stand
the rigors of our winters and will null
tiply If turned loose has been demon
strated inadvertently by Judge I. H.
Taylor. Last fall he received a pair of
these beautiful birds and he intended
keeping them till the next spring be-
fore turning them loose, but in some
manner they escaped from their cage
and were seen frequently near the home
of the judge in Carrollton. For some
time they were not seen and 1t was con-
cluded that they had been killed by un-
scrupulous hunters or had perished
from cold and exposure. A few weeks
ago, however, in dense covert within
a mile of town, not only the old birds,
but twelve young ones nearly full
grown, were discovered, and they are
being watched with jealous care by the
citizens in that community.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
DIAMOND THIEVES
WERE IN CANTON.
Believed That the Fellows Who
Got the Sinners
WERE VISITING IN CANTON.
Took Car For Massillon and Are Said to
Have Been Seen There Police
Looking For the

A description Of the two men who par
ticipated in the $4,000 diamond robbery
at Sigler Bros. store in Cleveland, Mon
day afternoon, has been forwarded to
the local police department and the
officers are working on some slight clues
which may lead to the detection Of the
fellows Late Monday evening two
strange men appeared before Officer
Mortensen on the square and asked for
the location of a certain building in the
city. The officer directed them there
and paid little attention to their appear
ance until the description of the men
who are wanted in Cleveland was re-
ceived in this city. Then the officer re-
called his experience with the fellows
and search was begun for them. 1t
was learned that they had been in this
city over night and one of the men had
been seen out on the square. 1t was al
so learned that the men took Massil-
lon car about 1880 O'clock and started
westward. A description of the men
seen by Officer Mortensen was tele-
phoned to Massillon, and the authorities
there notified to look them up. A de-
scription of the men was also sent to
the precinct police stations at Cleve-
land, and the local officers were inform
ed that the men very closely tailed with
the description given the local officers
of the men who were seen in this city.
The local officers began work Tuesday
afternoon to find out who the men are
and what their business was in this
city.
The descriptions are as follows: No.
1, about S5 years old, five feet eight or
nine inches high; weight about 40
pounds; sandy mustache; light brown
hair; light complexion; frst joint off on.
second or third finger of one hand.
wearing light overcoat.
Man No. is described as follows
About 80 years old; feet or 0 inches
high; weight about 100 pounds; black
mustache. cut stubby; dark complexion;
black hair; good looking; dark suit;
dark coat sack pattern.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
GENERAL BULLER
RECEIVES THREATS.
Makes Response That Shows He
Isn't Frightened.
WOULD KILL SIX OFFICERS
if Spy Were Not Released, But the
British Commander Thinks 1t
Is Simply Game of
BlufT.

ws-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Cape Town, Nov. 10.-(Delayed In
transmission)-N w. Reitz, the Boer
secretary Of state, demanded Of General
Butler that General White Immediately
release Nathan Marks, an alleged
Transvaal spy, now confined at Lady
smith. The demand was coupled with
an intimation that a refusal to release
Marks would be met with the execu-
zion of six British officers, now held at
Pretoria. General Butler has replied
10 Reitz that he is ntitled to retain
Marks until he has satisfactorily ac-
counted for himself
SOME ARE LOYAL.
Capetown, Nov. 14.-There are indica-
tlons that Joel, one Of the subordinate
Basuto chiefs. is preparing to Join the
Beers. Letherodi, a paramount chief,
and majority of the Basutos, are, how
ever, undoubtedly loyal to the British.
HOPELESS PLAN.
Estcourt, Nov. 14.-7The Beers evil
IDENTIFY anticipated the British plan to
relieve White. They have destroyed the
railroads below Colenso and the bridge
Is probably mined. If not already blown
mp. Heavy bombardment is reported
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
ATTEMPTED PLUMBER.
Six Men Attempt to Get Into a
Vault But Fail to Ac-
cOmplish 1t.

[News-Democra Leased Wire Service.
Cleveland, Nov. 14.-A desperate
though unsuccessful attempt to plunder
the Garfield Savings bank, at Euclid
Creek, was made at o'clock this morn
ing. The robbery was attempted by six
men. They blew out the entire front of
the building and demolished the back
part of the vault and blew off one layer
of the burglar proof door. No money
was obtained, although several thous-
and dollars was in the vault at the
time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
PROBATE JURY.
Men Selected Who Will Decide
Whether Accused Per-
sons are Guilty.

Judge Wise on Tuesday afternoon is
sued an order to the clerk of courts and
sherig for them to draw jury for the
December term Of criminal court. There
has not been any probate criminal court
since last June, the September term
having been skipped. The jury was
drawn and the following are the names.
William w. Goodman. Canton.
James Carl, Bethlehem.
Adam Schister, Canton.
John s. Wagner, Canton.
John r. Blake. Canton.
George W. Hines, Pike.
Auton Crone. Massillon.
William Weller. Tuscarawas.
Frank Unkefer, Paris.
Abraham Fasnacht, Perry.
Frank Baird, Canton.
Jacob Bowman, Pike.
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News Democrat Leased Wire service.l
San Fabian, Philippines, Nov. H.
General Wheaton's advance proceeding
90 the eastward to join hands with
Lawton, met the insurgents in force
mt San Jacinto, five miles southeast of
San Fabian today The enemy was
rputed after a fierce engagement, in
which the Filipinos lost n killed. The
sd regiment, which led the attack, lost
killed, including one officer, Major
3ohn A. Logan, and fifteen wounded.
The Americans captured 29 rebels and
103 rifles. Yesterday, March's battalion
Of the 33d, while reconnoitering to the
south, struck force of 400 insurgents,
strongly entrenched. The Americans
routed them in brilliant fashion.
After a few volleys, our soldiers, led
by March, charged with yell and went
clean through the trenches, scattering
fhe Filipinos in all directions. The en-
emy lost IA killed, including the COM
manding officer, Lieutenant Colonel
Carolinas. Four of them were taken
prisoners. Americans also captured Al
rifles. Two Americans were wounded.
After routing the insurgents many
eross-bows and arrows were found in
the trenches. A telegram from Aguin-
aldo was found on the body of Lieu
tenant Carolinas, ordering him to use
poisoned arrows.
OTIS CONFIRMS.
Washington, Nov. 14.-General Otis's
eablegram, referring to Major John A.
Logan's death, is as follows: Manila,
Nov. H.-Wheaton reports Nov. IL en-
gagement near San Jacinto, 33d Vol
Unteers and 1000 entrenched insurgents.
Our loss, Major Logan, while gallantly
Beading his battalion, and six enlisted
men killed. Capt. Green and eleven
men wounded, mostly very slight.
Enemy routed, leaving 81 dead in the
trenches. Loss believed to be 300.
Lawton reports from San Jose that in
vicinity of San Nicholas, north Of
Tayug, Vessels captured thirteen carts
with insurgent war department records,
printing press, complete insurgents
newspaper, large quantities of rice also
captured. Cavalry actively engaged
and infantry pressing on from San Jose
and Aliaga. Roads impracticable for
any wheel transportation. Horses for
aged on rice and growing rice straw.
MILITARY HISTORY.
washington, Nov l4.-JOhn A. Logan
was the son of General John A. Logan
whose widow lives in this city. He was
appointed from Illinois to serve as major
and assistant adjutant general. He
was discharged May II, 1899, and apoin-
aed major of the 39d volunteer infantry
July 5th. He arrived in Manila Oct. 27.
His battalion is with General Wheaton
HEARD AT HOME.
Youngstown, Nov. A.--A telegram
this morning to Robert Bentley from
Manila says that Major John A. Logan
was killed in battle yesterday. The
body is now on its way home on the
transport Sikh.
HIS WIFE FRUSTRATED.
Youngstown, Nov. 14.-Mrs. John A.
Logan and her three children are max
Eng their home at the Oriole Lodge. She
was contemplating a trip to Europe and
expected to start for New York tomor-
row. New sof her husbands death in
abe Philippines was received this morn
ing completely prostrating her. Her
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physicians order prohibit her being
seen.
MCKINLEY CONSOLES HER.
Washington, Nov. 14-When Mrs.
Logan, mother of Major John A. Logan,
heard the news of the death of her son,
she went directly to the white house.
At the door she broke down completely
and was escorted by an usher to the
red parlor. On the way there she cried
out my husband dead, and now my
only son. I have lost everything"
Mrs. McKenna, wife of the assistant
justice, who was at the white house,
FASTENED to Mrs. Logan and tenderly
embraced her. Mrs. McKenna's son is
now with the army in the Philippines.
President Mckinley left the cabinet
meeting when he learned of Mrs. Lo-
gans presence and with kindly words
tried to assuage the grief Of the heart
broken mother.
SAW GILMORE.
Washington, Nov. 14-Admiral Wat
son cables this morning the escape of
Spanish prisoners at San Fabian. Re-
ports seeing Gilmore on November 1st,
in Tarlac, with five men. They were
well. The location of the other eight is
unknown. The admiral has cabled for
salvage offers on the wrecked cruiser
Charleston.
DIDN'T SEE THEM.
Manila, Nov. 14.-Col. Bell advanced
eight miles north of Tarlac yesterday
without seeing sign of the insurgents
The railroad north and south Of Tarlac
is in surprisingly good condition. This
indicates the haste with which the reb-
els fled before Macarthur. 1t seems that
Aguinaldo anticipated the loss of Tar
lac. On October 5th, he issued a proc
lamation, declaring Bayombong to be
the new capitol of his government be
cause of the unhealthy condition of Tar
lac"
TREATY RIGHTS.
Washington, Nov. 14.-The war de-
partment has received a communica-
ton from General Otis dealing with
some of the difficulties that have been
encountered in maintaining the U. S.
sovereignty over the Sulu archipelago.
treaty rights on the part Of merchant
vessels, which has made it necessary
to close part of Sulu ports to trade.
The war department officials say that
there Is nothing serious or alarming in
the situation.
REPORT OF VESSELS.
Washington, Nov. 14-General Otis
cables as follows today: Valencia
sailed yesterday. Paris sails today.
Sikh on 18th"
KNOWN IN CANTON.
Attorney c. C. Bow said Tuesday
morning that he had known John A.
Logan, Jr. "I met him in Youngstown"
said Mr.. Bow. "He was peculiar man
in some respects. A great lover of
horses and inclined to be a little sporty
and follow the races. He spent a good
part of his time in Chicago. He was
absolutely fearless, having inherited
that from his father, and was ready for
a fight any time. He was firm friend,
but a relentless enemy. He was a SON.
in-law of old Chauncy Andrews"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
AUNGST CONFESSES.
He Says He Spent Some Money
to Be Elected Probate
Judge.

1t cost Maurice Aungst $274 to be elec-
ted probate Judge, according to his
statement filed Tuesday with the coun-
ty clerk. 1925 went to the Republican
committee and the balance was for
livery hire, stationary, hotel bills and
cards.
John Krumlauf was elected Republic
an land appraiser for the First Ward
in Canton at an expense OF $510-$5 for
county committee and ten cents to the
clerk for filing the paper
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then on the Helena. He is here straight
ening up some business matters relative
to the estate Of his father, gathering up
some papers and things he desired pre-
served. He expects to return to Wash
ington Wednesday and will then be
ready for orders for further service.
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companied by companion about mid
night. His companion left him and De-
Vile continued homeward alone. AS
he reached the point mentioned a man
stepped out in front of him and deman-
ded the time of night DeVille replied
he had no watch, whereupon the fellow
struck him vicious blow on the fore
head and knocked him to the pavement.
He called for his companion to come
and help him, and the stranger started
away on run. No description of the
party has been secured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
CLEVELAND FIRE.
Firm on the Viaduct Meet With
a Big Loss in a Con-
fiagratiOn.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.l ]
Cleveland, Nov. H.-Fire broke out in
the Van Cleve Glass companys works,
225-2S7 viaduct, at 1928 this morning.
Prompt work kept the LOGS down to be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. The mill and
glazing rooms were entirely destroyed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
ANOTHER PLOT
To Blow Up the Drainage Ca
nal Controlling Works
is Discovered.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service !
Chicago, Nov. 14.-The drainage ca
nal trustees were informed of another
plot to blow up the controlling works
at Lockport. The guard there has been
redoubled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
ARRIVED AT PRISON.
Men Sentenced Reach Their
DestinatiOn-0ne a News
paper Reporter.

INews-Democrat Leased Wire Service
San Francisco, Nov. 14-Ten men, re-
Gently convicted at Wardner. Ida. OF
conspiring TO obstruct the federal mails
In connection with the Couer D'Aiene
strike last spring, arrived here Monday
evening. Each is sentenced to two
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COMMANDER LAIRD
Was With Dewey on the 0lym-
pia and Has Arrived
in Canton.

Lieutenant Commander Charles Laird
is In Canton today. the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Reynolds. Commander
Laird has been on the Olympia with
Admiral Dewey and returned with him
to this country. He was not on the
boat at the time OF the battle. being
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-17
THURSTON ANNOUNCES
That His Engagement With
Miss Purman Will Result
in Their Marriage.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire service.l
Omaha, Neb. Nov. Ex-senator John
M. Thurston has announced his en-
gagement to marry Miss Lola Purman,
Of Washington, early next week.
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years imprisonment and to pay fine
of $1,000. They were sent to San Quen-
ten this morning. One of the prisoners
is Francis Butler, a reporter on the
Idaho State Tribune, of Wallace.
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KNOCKED DOWN.
DeVille Failed to Hand Over
His Watch and the High
wayman Struck Him.

George #. Deville, residing at 400
West Eighth street, was assaulted
Monday night by a stranger in front OF
the post office building at the corner of
Eighth street and Cleveland avenue.
and painfully injured. .Deville was ac-
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continuing at Ladysmith. Strong re-
Inducements arrived from Durham. The
Boer plan to march to the coast is prac-
tically hopeless.
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George r. Miller, whose family resides
on South Cleveland avenue, returned to
Washington Tuesday. Mr.. Miller has
business interests In the east which he
Is looking after.
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MAJOR JOHN A. LOGAN
KILLED IN BATTLE,
Son of His Father Was Leading His Battalion
When Shot Down.
LOSS OF LIFE WHILE SUBJUGATNG THE NSURGENY FILIpNOS

American Successful But the Cost of Lives of Valiant
Men Who Fighting Under Old Glory-0tis Reports
Concerning the Progress of the WarCanton
Citizens Knew Major Logan.
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THE CITY MARSHAL
TO BE ABOLISHED.
Mayor Robertson Talks of New Plan for
the Municipality.
THE ENTIRE CITY TO Be in THE CONTROL OF BOARDS.

What the Plan is and the Difference Will Make the Con-
duct of the Affairs of the City-Executive of Canton
Talks Without Reserve to the Probable Re-
arrangement of Municipal Authority.
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Mckinley CONSOLES HER.

physicians order prohibit her being