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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21

knee by pistol the ball causing serious
wound, Up to ten days ago there was hope
of his recovery Then blood poisoning de-
veloped, The leg was finally amputatcd.
but too late, II Duffy or his companions
knew who shot him they never made II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
FEDERAL COURT IN SESSION.

The February term of the United States
court for the eastern district OF Texas be-
gan here today for five weeks session.
There were present Judge d. Il. Bryant
District Attorney McLemore, Marshal
Grant, Clerk Dart and Deputy Marshals
Gaines. Borough and Wood.
The first day was devoted entirely to
bankruptcy proceedings, and the follow
ing petitioners were given their Anal dis
charge: Sam Schwarz, u, Il. Stewart.
Louis and Morris SHERMAN, II. Routh, T..
Il. Bollinger, 81 Packard, Emanuel Harris,
Henry S. Fox, Jr., and Antonio ID. Pole
manakos w. r.. and Lee Gilmer, r. y.
Lauderdale, Louis Gipbel, Robert 70. Q.
Wilson, John ID. Flewollen, Jacob Landa,
Alfred Schwarz, Abraham Levin, W. $.
Carothers. Alex Freund, p. II. Levy. *,
NJ Hall, w. G. Henry and Joe Jacobs.
j. A. Whitaker and Charles Frenkel,
both of Galveston, were admitted to prac-
tice In the federal court.
The admiralty docket viii be taken UP
tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
SHIT FOR s25, 900.

Suit was nled in the civil district court
,odav nv John w. Parten against the Gnlt'
colorado and santa Fe railroad for sSo'ooo
damages.
Parten was hremen employed on =
freight train running between. Cieburne
and Temple On March II, when about
two miles out from cleburne, a DIE Jump
husbeI measure, fell upon him, striking
his left knee, crushing the tendons and
erippling him. He alleges that the acci-
dept was due to carelessness in loading the
coal upon the tender OF the engine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
COUNTY, FINANCEs.

Following are the balances TO the sew.
eral county funds as evidenced by the
quarterly report OF County Treasurer Nor
ven. approved by the county commission
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
ruAT LOG RATE.


The railroad commission on Saturday
granted the application OF the Gulf, Beat
mont and Kansas City railroad for per-
mission to refund tho freight on logs. the
sawed product of which Is turned over to II
for routing. Purpose of the Gulf. Beau-
mont and Kansas City In securing this
permission Is TO considerably increase It's
revenue and materially decrease the cost
of manufacturing lumber In Beaumont.
Beaumont mills now get their logs from
points along the Kaysee, the freight charge
being $3.50 per car from the originating
point TO the river ut Golfers ferry. II
these same logs were sawed into lumber at
the points where they are shipped they
would bring the Kaysee in freight from
$40 TO $40 per car. as tho connecting lines
in this city allow a division of rates which
would bring the Knysee proportions to
these amounts, Permission of the railraad
commission having been obtained, the
Kaysee is now in position to offer Beau
mont mills free transportation OF logs,
provided the mills In return give the rail
road the right TO route the manufactured
product, In which event tho lumber VIII
be billed from Buna, Silsbee and Kirby
VILE, and tho Kaysee will get Its division
of the freight. Whether or not this ar
rangement will DO acceptable TO other rail-
roads running into Beaumont can not be
definitely stated until an effort to Gem
ply with the provisions arc made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
NO LIVERPOOL STEAMER.

There is not steamer In the harbor
today loading cotton FOR Liverpool Inc
shin Katy is taking cargo for Liverpool
and some steamers that are to go TO Lly-
erpool with cotton are on their way mere,
hut nut for The first time this season there
is not a Liverpool cotton steamer at inc
Galveston wharyes,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
QUEEN CITY OF NECnES.
Voluntary Contributions 10 Provide I Drain
aee System Suggested
4 SPECIAL CHARTER MAY BE ASKED FOR.
New Los Rate of tho g.. ,. ana X. Q.
IL In Interest Of the Mills.
County Finances.

Beaumont. Texas, February 2o.--Better
drainage and en- enlarged sanitary sewer
system has been considerably agitated OF
late. Tha: these improvements are need
ed can DO seen at glance, but SO far a
plan has not been devised for obtaining
them. Those acquainted with tho present
financial condition OF the city certainly
know that the corporation is perfectly
helpless, The street and bridge rs well
as the general fund is now far behind
and there are no prospects OF there being
a cash balance In either for some time
to come, possibly never unless additional
eources OF revenue are provided. Under
present conditions this can be done only
by raising the valuation OF taxable prop
erty.
DR.. d. II. Calhoun, city health officer,
has suggested raising a fund by voluntary
contributions. He thinks the citizens
should assemble in mass meeting where
they could be told of the sickness, cpl
denies and other evils resulting from In
sufficient drainage and have the awful
condition of Beaumont pictured to them.
In his opinion solf-preservation would in
duce them TO contribute the money necos-
sary TO place the city in good sanitary
condition for the coming year.
This proposition, however. only embod-
les a plan for temporary relief. perma-
net relief Is what Is wanted and that
can be obtained only by improvements
made by tho city. Mayor Wheat has been
giving the matter careful study ever
since his Induction into Office but says 1t
did not take him long TO discover that
nothing could be done with the present
revenue. He has concluded therefore
that the relief desired can be secured
under special charter which will In
crease or enlarge the authority of the
city government II being impossible TO
do anything extensive with tax of only
Go cents on the 800 valuation. fc is
also of the opinion that q special charter
can be obtained at tho present session OF
tho legislature, and an application may
be made within the next two weeks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-21
lnnKING nor INVESTMENT.

LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT
d. J. FIintjer, an insurance man rom
Kansas City is stopping at the fremont,
He is accompanied by his we ana =
poets to spend some time here iooxins
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30

Fill bottle or common glass With
your water and let II stand tventy.fouf
hours: q sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition Of the Kidneys;
II II stains your linen 1t is evidences OF
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to
pass IL o. pain In the back IL also con
vincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There Is comfort In the knowlsdre so
Often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer'n
swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
ful6lls every wish IN cnring rheumatism
pain In the back, kidneys, liver, blsd-
der and every part Of the urinary pas
sages. It corrects insbility to hold the
water and scaldipg pain In passing II,
or bad effects following use OF iiquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that un-
pleasant necessity Of being compelled to
20 often during the day, and to get mp
many times during night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect Of Swamp Root
Ia soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for It's wonderful cures Of the most die
treesing cases. II you need Q medioine
you should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents or one dollar.
You may have q sample bottle and Q
book that tells more about it, bosh sent
absolutely free by mail, IL " a send yeur
address to DIR. Kilmer g. Co., Binghem-
ton, N. Y. When writing be sure and
mention that you read this generous
offer In the News-Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30

Mrs. II. N. Msrchand In payment for
twenty eight shares Of stock at 800 per
share, Mr.. Diphi givicg his personal
check for the 800 difference due Mr..
Msrohand. When Mrs. Maroband exhib-
tied her stock 10 the directors Of the ssso-
cation II was found that the name Of A.
b. Love had been forged. Mr.. Love
declared the imitation very olsver one.
Me.srs. Love and wsybrecht examined
the forged stock and then sought IN
interview with Mr.. Diehl. An examipa-
ton of the stock book showed that the
stub Of tbs Marchsnd certificate had been
cut out so stiilfuiiy that there was
scarcely q possible chance Of lie dis
covery.
AFTER considerable questioning" the
Review continues, "Diehl saw that the
ga 9 was mp, that bis raso 'lity hsd been
discovered and by no subterfuge or false
hood could he find any plausible excuse,
90 longer cover his wropgdoing. He
attempted no explanation but sank back
In It's chair his head dropned and be
broke down, Offering no word In reply.
As som ss he could recover himself q
little he was further Questioned and
sdn itted that he had issued the Msroh-
and and other certificates. He could not,
Of course, deny that he had signed to
each the name Of Mr.. Love, but declared
with emphasis th,t In each CASE he had
APPENDED the initials J. q. D., to show
that he had written the signatures and
that he had committed no forgery. Mr..
Diehl was financial custodian for several
organizations Of various kinds. Among
these he was state treasurer Of the Iude.
pendent Order Of Foiesters. II may be
said upon Mr.. Diehl's own statement
that his account with the Foresters will
show shortage Of about $780,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
PROBATE COURT.

Assignment OF U. d. churon' massii'
ion-Priorities Oh liens determined' ois'
tribution ordered nrst partia' ACCOUNT
nied.
Guardianship OF EVA Il. Ringer, et al
Msrinoro to~nship--finai account nieo'
Estate Il Joseph H. matthew's canton
-Ninth partial account nieo.
Est'te Oh Samuei bentz' marlboro
to"nsnip-inveatory ana appfaisemen'
hlet.
Guardianship OF John Keller, wasnipg'
ton townsaip-final account MED
Guar ianship OF Ada "hipple CT ei''
'aosso townsnip-tirst ACCOUNT nlod'
hstate Oh fraloes Keys oanton-final
account nied'
hstate OF margaret Lawrence Oanton
sale OF re'i estite connrmed.
Esta'e Oh Henan r homonas' washing
'on t"wnsnip-rinai administrative ac
count nied'
Nss'te hiien fui'ner, oonton-Alen
fuImer appointeh administrator.
hstate '1 LOUIS bet', LOUISVILLE
hstsse OF mary Bowers oanton-Finai
aocount OF guaraian nieu.
Estate OF mary Nepp' Canton-Peti-
itoh ior saie Oh reai estate nied' pubiica'
uon Ior hon-resident defenoants ordered
Est'te or John Hsii' fiain township
inventory aoo appraisement nied'
ns'''e oi o.ara ehiiiihs' msssiiion-
a'e '"i' y. roo, e''a'e o,uou
~s'a0e VI on'ries nAnoes' oaneon-
RAs' par'i" aoooan' uiea !,
A'ssnmo"e u ona'ies a. anu PRANK
"e,0pes o"n.on-.,nni account nieu'
"aaiu'An''p VI oer'ns ecnauweoke'
e' a.' oah'on-r iorenoe n. ocnauweokei
'ppo'"'eu su'rai'"' pe'i'ion Ior saie Oh
reai eS'a'e hieu' noulce oroereu'
uAruia"snip VI mari " foung' mas
Snlou-inVen.ory nieo.
'uaru'ansnip vi oaoop Aeoersoine
oan.oa.s pprSisenens OK "aru . rea
's.s'e nieu anu reai eseaee pohu or'ereo'
Is'a.e o, "'ruo werner Lawrence
'ownhip-'onh oih sppo'h'eu eHeoueor
Ms'a" Oh ooiomon nriuef' massiiion-'
"hi aamieee' 10 propate, WIDOW elects u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
JACK THE HUGGER
Has Been Doing a Rushing Bust
ness In Canal Fulton.
HE STOPS PROMINENT WOMEN

Lavishes Endesripg Terms Upon Them and
Then Gives Them Great Hug That
Cant bc Beat Even In MassiiIon
One of Many Freaks.
Canal Fulton is becoming noted for the
variety Of freiks who visit that town.
Not long since man who said he was
Lord .Beresford stopped there few days,
and left after borrowing money from his
host which he has never returned.
"Jsck the Hupger" is the latest freak
to take Fulton by sto'm. He sppesred
on Monday night Of last week but 90
zealously was his debut guarded by those
who came In oontaot with him that the
secret did not leak out until the latter
part of ths week.
The nrst intimation that anyone had
that such an individual was abroad was
when middle-saed married lady promi-
nent in church and society circles, was
making her way to the west side. When
she was between the canal and river
bridges q man stepped out Of the shsdow,
,ressed his hand over her mouth, and In
voice that would have melted ohooslste
caramels whispered, i"Is that you, dsrl-
insf" The lady in question made Wig
orous protest against such familiarity
ard succeeded in making her escape after
being given typical bear hug.
The hugger was next heard Of In the
same locality, where he intercepted two
school girls and proceeded to do the hug
ging act In q neat and artistic manner,
showing that In the line of hugging he
was no sloucb. The girls rapidly dissp-
pearei after the hugger released them.
The peculiar individual made one more
attempt. This time be seized plump
little maiden Of about eighteen, to whom
he administered hug that would have
made the Fulton boys green with envy,
after which he retired from the business.
It was plaiuly apparent that he knew
there was such thing as getting too
much Of good thing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
D|EHL IS SHORT,
That Is the Statement That the Alliance
Review Makes of Man Who
Assigns.

John O. Diehl, we'll known and
prominent real estate man Of All snce.
iiled deed Of assignment In probate
court Saturday. Attorney ID. E. Rogers
Of Alliance was named ss sssi snee and
the sssets were placed at 10000. Diehl,
1t is said, had overdrswn bis bank
account and otberwise became seriously
entangled In his financial dealings. The
Allianos Review says:
"a profound sensation wss caused In
the city by the uuoovrr,ng Of forg ries by
John O. Diehl, aRgreg.tlng 10 9
amount Of money realize By him theron
tb, 100. Fraudulent oertifio ties Of stock
10 the Mutunl Real Estate Improvements
Association were issu, d by him, to which
he forged the signature Of A. B. Love,
prpsi tent. These he sold for their full
par value and appropriated the proceeds
his own use. The ntusl Real Est,te
Improvement Association was organized
a few years ago and It's Queer, under pru-
dent and judioious management. hiss
been sucoessfol one. Its methods are
similar to those Of regular building z and
loan associations. Its officers are, Presi-
dent, A. b. Love; secretary, John o.
oiehl; treasurer. James W. Holl; direo-
tors, B. r. weybr,oht, /. O. Tolert N,
John Braucher, @. l.. Pierce Mr. Di hi
has been secretsry abuut two years, suc-
ceeding Thomas W. Casselman when the
lstt-r resigned to enter upon his duties
as county clerk"
While secretary Of the association IL Is
alleaed Diehl forged stoos certificates
aggreg iting severpl thousand dollars and
us-d them to obtain money for his pri-
vste use. Mr.. Diehl s,me weeks ago
deposited In the City Savings Bank to
his own credit certificate Of deposit for
$4,000 which 1t is said he received from
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
AN ITINERANT
Found Dead at Minerva Having Fallen
In the Streets After Tramping
Over the Country.

Coroner Schuftell was summoned tC
Minerva Thursday to hold an inques,
over the body Of Michael Gill, who had
fallen dead in the street at Minerva. He
was an itinersnt, 4s years of age, who
spent his time In trampins over the
country. his home was in Scranton,
Pa, where he has relatives Mrs. Perdue
had given him breakfast In the morning,
and shortly aftsrward he was found on
the street dying condition, PR
bly, from heart trodbls. He was still
conscious when found, bat expired before
medical aid arrived. From Mrs. Perdue's
testi nony and the appearance Of the man
the coroner held that he died of heart
trouble and thought a post mortem
unnecessary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
PARTY LINE"
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SERvlee.

The CENTRAL UHroH TELnPHoHn ConrAnY
has spccessfuily devised apparatus by means
the eficlsncy OF transmission) two OF mogs
aubscribers' stations may DO operatsd upon
the Same line or circuit, and be enabled %
signal the central Office, without disturbinA
each other. This Improvement rslisvss "per-
ty-line" service OF fts principal annoyancs
and makes Il popular with very iares oiass
OF Telephone uBers. ~ N \.
In Offering this class OF service for either
grounded or metallic circuits, tbs Company
aims 70 bring that which 10 Of the highest
grade within the satisfactory roach OF thosa
WHOSE requirements for tslephone service are
but limited, and 20 make tts cost 20 them ma
terially less than the regular rates charged
TOR "independent-line service. l
Tho Company refers with perfect ooufi-
dence 70 those of its present Subscribers whs
are using "party-iine" service with this
The rates for this service win bs quoted
upop application 20 the Manager. or he WIN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
HEART DISEASE
Cut Short the Life OF James A
Myers Found Dead In
Bed.

The funeral services of the late James
A. Myers, who died saturday, were held
from the Miller g. Blanchard undertak-
ing rooms this afternoon. Iiterment
was In Rowland cemetery. The deceased
90 years of age and unmarried. He
was burn in Canton and had lived in the
city and vicinity all his life. He was a
son Of John NJ. and Sarah Myers, b tn Of
whom are dead. A brother John, now
living north Of Canton, survives. Sew
eral years ago he had his hand cut of in
. machine shop, and since that time has
followed the painting trade. He had been
fall ng for several weeks, but vas able to
bessabout and had been out Of do rs the day
previous to his death. He took supper
Friday night with the family with
whom he boarded. They beoi ime alarmed
the next morning. as he did not get up
at the usual time, and called his attend
ing PHYSICIAN, DR.. HudSon. He was
found dead in bed, presumably from
pneumonia and heart trouble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
Go South
This Winter.

For the present winter season the
Louisville Il Nashville Railroad Com
pany has improved its already nearly
perfect through service of Pullman
Vestibuled sleeping Cars and elegant
day coaches from Cincinnati, Louis
vile, st. Louis aud Chicago, to Mobile,
New Orleans and the Gulf Coast,
Thomasville, Ga, Pensaoola, Jackson
Vile, Tampa. Palm Beach and other
points in Florida. Perfect connection
will be made with steamer lines for
Cuba, Porto Rico, Nassau and West
Indian ports Tourist and Home
Seekers excursion tickets on aale at
low rates. Write q. r. Atmore, Gem
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY.
Off partinnlars
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
WON his CASE.
A Man Who Sued TO Recover for In
juries Sustained Gets q Yer
dict Of $1,000.

jurtes SUSTAINED gets q YER
dict Of $4,000.
The jury In he case Of Emanuel Bows
against The Diebold Safe and Lock Co.
which has been on trial in Judge Mo
Carty's court since Wednesday, brouph,
In verdict Friday morping Of %, 500 fol
plaintiff. Bowe sued for els, 900 damages
alleged to have been sustained January
ss, 1898, while he was an empioye Of the
comp my.
Judge TAYLOR in court room No.
Monday NOR Ing gave his decision in the
case Of William Bennett vs. Rudolph
Spraukle, administrator, an action
brought to recover rents alleged due foi
use Of wareh nuss. Judgment In the
sum Of $500 was rendered against defend,
ant. Attorneys Grant and MoCarty rep
resented defendant and Baldwin s.
Shields the plaintiff.
sETTELD OUT OF COURT.
The case of Samuel l.. Immel against
the Diau ond Cement Co. to recover $780,.
600 damages alleged to have been sus.
tsined by reason Of injuries received by
plaintiff while an employe Of the COM
papy, has been settled out of court, 1t is
understood, by the company p'ying
plaintiff $4,000.
CASE CONTINUED.
The case Of Youninger's adm illustrator
against the Uisbold Safe and Lock Co.
has teen continued until next term, In
order to allow attendants further time to
amend their pleadings.
SUIT ON A NOTE.
+. Louis Hindere has commenced suit
in common pleas court against O. Fred.
eriok Won Ksnel aud others to recover
$780, .04 alleged due on prom issory note.
BALDWIN g. Young filed the petition.
NEW CASES
Catherine Fashbagh has commenced q
suit for divorce against John FashhauRh.
Gross neglect and f,ilore to provide are
alleged. Alimony and the custody OF
their four children are asked. Petition
alleges that defendant is an employe OF
II. B. Can p & Co. and tfat money for
services and royalties are due her hus.
band from that concern. An order is
prayei for, restraining defendant from
disposing Of his property and demanding
that the Camp company furnish an
account of moneys due. Baldwin &
Young fled the petition.
Homer V. Brigele, guardian Of NJ. ].
Winning, has commenced suit to recover
t6a. 443 allegei due plaintiff from Lonii
A. Bloomfield ct al. Welty s. Albauet
fled the petition.
The Indemnity Savings and Loan Co.
has commenced suit sgsinst Annie Ertle
Wilson Graber ct al, doing business
under the firm name Of Grsber Bros, tc
recover S75S. 10 alleged due plaiHtiff. O.
G. Volkmor and Wkey, Brewer, Bentley
and N Hctiowan are plsiutiff's sstorneys.
Joseph Ehtet has commenced suit
against Charles Vending to marshal
liens and sell real estate. o. O. Volkmol
Is plaintiffs attorney.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
JACOB WAGNER
Dies at Ris Home In the Village of
HartvilIe, Af'er a Long and
Well Spent Life.

One Of tie substantial citizens Of Stark
county, Jacob Wagner, died at Harty lille,
Wednesday, Of old age. For i've weeks
Mr.. Wagner had taken no nourish m ent,
and he just faded away from earth into
the world beyond. He was well known
citizen, honest and honorable in his
dealings with his fellow linen, and reared
family that has also attained good
standing with the people Of the county.
He was 81 years Of age and had resided
at Hartyille for fifty years. He was q
suoesstul farmer and retired some years
ago. His widow, three daughters and
six sons survive. One Of the sons /,
Squire william Wagner of Canton. The
funeral win be held Friday at Hartville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-30
NEIGHBOKHOOD NEWS.
NEW BERLIN.

Lonis Rolp Is down with pneumonia.
Mrs. win Evans, who has been seri.
ouslV Ill, Is some better.
Misses Grace Snyder and Nellie Cole.
man spent Sunday in Akron.
Miss Grace Myers OF Mogadore is visit.
ing her sister. Mrs. DR.. Steele.
The hotel has no landlord, which makes
1t inconseDient for the travelling public.
Miss Helen Troxel entertained a party
of friends In honor of her tfteenta birth.
day Tuesday, evening.
The sweetest old time was had by the
taffy girls Friday evening at the home OF
the Misses Nellie and Elta Coleman
Born, tn Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Prioe
SOD; to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Warbutton
daughter; to Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman, .
daughter
On "Wednesday evening, In response Il
an invitation, 25 members of the ladies
literary club, with the shara of goodies
assigned them In neat basket, called
on Mrs. Riley, who leaves for Klyfis, h
fature home, In a few days. The surpris.
was complete and ths evening delight
fully spent. In Mrs. Riley the club lose
one Of It's most faithful members, mo-
only a charter mem her but one of IT.
founders.
The literary club met at the home O
Mrs. Coleman Monday evening. Pear
Coleman gave description of the Junio
Rpsuilic Of Waits Ia New York; Mrs
Snyder, South Africa; Mrs. Steele, Wo
man Queens; Mis- Florencs Shanafel
recitsd from kipling; Mrs. Price, vassa
Students; select readings by Mrs. Kreigh
baum and Young AID Miss Elsie Wise
duet by Mrs. shiltz and Miss Naggi
Evans, accompanied by Miss Nor,
Hoover. Next meeting at the home O
Miss Hoover.