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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
DR.. BURNS VISIT
Former Superintendent Now
Engaged In Literary Work
Is In the City.

DR.. j. j. Burns, formerly school SUI
perintendent here, arrived in Canton
Saturday night from Greensburg, Pa
Last week he officiated as an instructor
at the Westmoreland county teachers
institute. This is one Of the largest
teachers Institutes in the Keystone
state. There are 765 teachers in the
county and all were present at the
sessions. DIR. Burns subjects were as
follows: 1.-THE Philosophy of Instruc-
tion," "The Boy" The Schoolmaster's
English" 1.-THE Handy Sources Of u.
S. History" "The Holy Alliance Of Lit
erature," Geography by Observation"
Mature Study" Historical English"
Reading Habit" 1.-THE First Born of
the Ordinance Of 'S7," Primary Ian
guage Work." "The English Bible"
DR.. Burns made very favorable i'm
preston in all his talks. He has quit
public school work as superintendent
and now is devoting all his time to lee
turing and writing. Besides contribut-
ing to the standard educational publi-
cations he has taken up book work.
One volume from his pen has already
come from the press and a second one
will soon be out.
The doctor staid over Christmas. He
is looking and feeling well and his many
friends in this city were more than glad
to meet him again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
THE DEAD OF
THE MAINE
Brought to Newport News By
Battleship Texas.
BURIAL AT ARLINGTON
Impressive Services Marked the Landing
of the Remains of the Martyred
Heroes on Native Soil
This Morning.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service
Newport News, Va, Dec. 26-The
bodies Of the Names dead were brought
ashore from the battleship Texas this
morning, by officers and sailors Of that
warship, including Captain Sigsbee.
They We're met at the pier by the vet
Grams Of the Spanish-American war un-
der Col. Baker, Second Virginia, Cap
tain Berkeley, Fourth Immunes and
others. A beautiful and impressive
ceremony was witnessed by large
crowd, The remains were immediate
ly placed on special Chesapeake St
Ohio train and shipped to Washington,
for interment at Arlington National
cemetery, next Thursday. in the pres
ence of the president and his cabinet,
with all naval honors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
ON THE WAR PATH
The Yaquis Have Adopted Bush
whacking Methods Against
the Mexicans.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service,l
Guaymas. Sonora. Mex. Dec. 26.-rhe
warning Yaquis have withdrawn into
the mountains. Tney divide into small
bands at night and make raids on I'M
protected ranchsrs and II scouting arty
of government troops. The death OF
Col. Alfonzo Martonez. of the Eleventh
battalion, who was wounded recently
in battle with the Yaquis. Is also an
nounced.
Confirmation has also been received Of
the killing by the Indians OF Father Bel Z.
tian,and all the other Mexican prisoners
who had fallen into their hands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
THEY PULLED
THE WOOL
Over British Eyes Did the
Willy Beers.
THE BRITISH SPIES MISLED.
General Butler Knew the Truth and
Warned the War once But His
Word Was Doubted--Par-
lament VIII Investigate.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.1
London, Dec. 26.-The British govern
ment is going to be called to account
for it's treatment of Gen. S.r William
Butler. Gen. Butler was in command
of the Cape Colony forces before the
war broke out, and was recalled os-
tensibly because of his pro-Boer SYM
pathy. The Jingo Press attacked him
as disloyal and a traitor to British in
terest. 1t now appears that Gen. But
Ter, previous to the war, warned the
government of the strength of the
telligence Office was grossly misin-
formed as to their force ordnance, and
advised against attacking of the two
republics. 1t is now known that the
British intelligence department from
time to time before hostilities were de-
clared, sent out men to see what the
Beers were doing in the way or war
preparations. These agents, it is al
legged, fell easy prey to the willy Beers
who conducted them over their Oldest
forts, showing their simple old-fash-
ioned guns and out-of-date equipments,
over which the Beers feigned childish
enthusiasm and pretended to regard
them as the right arm of their defense.
Meanwhile in secret places throughout
the Transvaal were hidden the latest
Krupp and Creunot ordnance, and
quantities of up-to-date arms and am
which were first exhibited to
the British when they walked unsus-
pectingly into the Boer fire to their own
utter Henfusion. Parliament will in
vestigate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
HANDSOME SUMS
Derived From the Special Christ
mas Collections at Catholic
Churches.

Collections were taken at both the
Catholic churches in the northern part
of the city on Xmas morning. At st.
Peters Catholic church It is stated $645
was collected. Professor Fitte, of Notre
Dame University, Indiana, delivered
the address in the morning at this
church to a very large congregation.
An amount between two and three
hundred dollars was collected at St.
Johns Catholic church from the con-
gregation. Special services and mass
were observed there during; the morn
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
IN THE EYE
A Six Year Old Spartan Shot
With an Air
Rifle.

Coroner Schuffell returned from Spar
ta today noon where he attended Will
lie Yant. a six-yera-old boy who was
shot in the left eye with slug from an
air rifle in the hands Of an older brother.
Xmas. II appears that the boys were
playing with the rifle, when 1t was ac-
cidentally discharged. The lad was
brought to this city by his parents and
Coroner Schuffell called in DIR. e. p.
Morrow for an examination. 1t is prob
able the boy will lose the sight Of the
eye. The injured boy was the son of
Mr. and Mrs. AL Yant, of Sparta.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
FREE-FOR-ALL
Christmas Entertainment With
Some Rough House
Features Added.

GNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service
Maysville, KY, Dec. 26.--Last night,
at the Bethany Christian church, dur
ing Christmas entertainment, some
one fired a revolver through the window
the bulelt grazing the head of Thomas
Holt The lights were blown out and
free-for-all fight took place. Two
young men were bruised and beaten in
the dark. The Christmas tree was torn
down and the presents scattered over
the floor Women and children fled to
their homes.It is said toughs had pre-
arranged to break up the meeting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
WITH ANOTHER GIRL
Officers Found a Young Man
They Wanted on a Deli
cate Charge.

Rubie Parker, young lady residing
in this city, caused the arrest Monday
night of Oscar Holwick, residing at 625
High street, on delicate charge. Mar
shall Reinhart and Officers Smiley and
Battin started out with the warrant and
found young Holwick with another girl.
and when the officers took charge of
him she threw herself upon the young
man and sobbed and wrung her hands.
However, he was taken to the police
station and locked up on the charge. 1t
is understood that relatives are en-
deavoring to compromise the case by
having Holwick marry the girl, and he
may then be released.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
STILL FIGHTING
For a Rebellion That Is Sup
pressed-There Is a Lot
of Activity.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Manila, Dec. 26.-The troops under
Colonel Bel and Major Houze, in the
north, have had general skirmishing
with the insurgent bands. The Amer
leans captured considerable ammuni-
ton. The 32d infantry have had a
brush with the insurgents in Pampanga
province, northwest of Manila. The
Americans captured 125 head of cattle.
Advicesfrom Paney say the insurgents
have been defeated with heavy loss at
Seia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
THEIR CHRISTMAS
WAS A SAD ONE
In These Canton Homes Which
Were Wisited.By Death.
AN AGED LADY PASSES AWAY.
A Number of other Homes In which the
UnweIcome Visitor, Death, Brought
Sadness Instead of
Gladness.

Mrs. Mary Grovemiller, aged 67 years,
died Sunday morning at 10 o'clock after
an illness of many months with dropsy.
Her death occurred at the home on the
farm three miles west of
Canton where she had lived for 40
years. Mrs. Grovemiller was born in
Stark county and was the mother of
six children. four of whom survive.
Mrs. Grovemiller was a member Of the
Lutheran church and her funeral SER
vices will be conducted at 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning by Rev. George NJ.
Schmucker at her late home. The in
terment will be in Westlawn.
A LITTLE SON.
Fred Charlton, the 4-years-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Charlton. of 1926
Henry avenue, died at o'clock Christ
mas morning after weeks illness with
diphtheria. The funeral occurred this
morning at the home and the interment
was in Rowland cemetery.
AN INFANTS DEATH.
Gladdis Kloss, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Kloss, OF 1858
South Market street died Christmas
day and was buried today at 1 o'clock
at Westlawn.
WITH PNEUMONIA.
Ruth Munson, few months old child,
died yesterday morning at the family
home, 712 Pryer street, after brief
illness with pneumonia. The funeral
occurred at 2 o'clock this afternoon and
the burial was in st. Johns Catholic
cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
PHOTOGRAPHERS
At Ladysmith Learned of Bull
ler's Defeat Garrison Can
Resist Indefinitely.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.l ]
Pletermaritzburg, Dec. 20 (delayed).-
Ladysmith photographers got the news
of General Buffers reverse at the Tuge-
la river. 1t was received with equanim-
ity by the beleaguered garrison, which
regards the reverse as only postponing
ultimate relief. Ladysmith is prepared
to resist the Beers indefinitely.
RESUMES COMMAND.
Pretoria, Dec. 10, via Lorenzo Mar
uuez.-General Joubert has recovered
from his illness and has resumed COM
mand of the Boer forces.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
FoundDead.

Coroner Schuffell went to Louisville
Tuesday, to take testimony in the in
quest over the remains OF the late
Frank Gonser who was found dead In a
wagon, Friday afternoon. having died
with heart disease. It appears that
donser was driving along the highway
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

Rats became annoying in cold stor-
age warehouse In New York. and IL
black cats We're placed there TO watch
the rodents. In six months the fur OF the
cats had turned white.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
THE LAWYON FUND
Is Already Fifteen Thousand
Dollars and Hoped to Be
Made Fifty.

[Eews-Democrat Leased Wire service.l
Washington, Dec. 26.-The contribu-
tions to the Lawton fund today raised
the total to s14.S79.45. This does not
represent the entire amount raised. as
several large contributions are known
to be on the way and In several cities
funds are being raised that may not
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
POISONED DINNER.
Two Children of a Family Are
Dead and Others Critic
ally Ill.

lNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Milton, w. Va, Dec. 26.-The family
of Manford Pollock, of Smiths Creek,
this county, was mysteriously pois-
oned while eating their Christmas din
ner. Two children, aged 9(and 12, are
dead and others are in critical con-
dition,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
NOT LIKELY SUCCESSFUL
Simply Because the Beers Have Been
too Slick to Be Caught Mapping
ARE SOUTH OF THE TUGELA
And Butler Fears His Enemy May BE
Trying to Get Behind Him and
Destroy His Railroad Com
munications and Re-
Inducements.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.1
London, Dec. 26-The latest news from
Butler of any interest is the report that
part of the Boer forces are south of the
Tugela river, and that the British guns
have destroyed the road bridge over the
river. This was the only bridge left,
the big railroad structure having been
blown up by the Beers before the battle
of December 10. The presence Of a Boer
force south of the river. whose exact
whereabouts are not stated. would eX-
plain why Butler sent part Of his troops
back to Frere. The we'll known mobil-
ity and elusiveness of the Beers would
lead him to fear that they We're aiming
to get back of him, tear up the railroad
and delay the arrival of the fresh artll-
lery. 1t is not likely that by blowing up
the road bridge, Butler has entrapped
this Boer force south of the river, as
they can easily withdraw north by the
fords in the river above and below Co
lenso. 1t is likely that Buffers loss in
artillery in his defeat will shortly be
remedied, in part at least.
More artillery will be rushed to the
front at Chieveley from the Tantallon
castle. The health and condition of
Buffers men is reported excellent.
GOT THEIR RANGE.
Modder River Dec. a6.-The naval
brigade got the range of all the Boer
trenches today, compelling the enemy TO
stop work on them in the daytime.
COMMANDMENT RENEWED.
Ladysmith, Dec. 19.-(Delayed)-Th
Beers renewed the bombardment today
Nd O.,
guns were heard for the first time
against the British. These guns are
believed to be the ones captured from
Butler last Friday.
KILLED ONE.
Ladysmith, Dec. 19.-(Delayed)-Th
Beers carried on a heavy cannonading
today One of the garrison was killed
and two wounded.
MORE CASUALTIES.
London, Dec. 26.-Dispatches from
Ladysmith show that the Beers have
renewed a sharp bombardment of the
place. The advices from the beliguered
garrison, however, are meagre, and re-
late largely to the casualties. An Off
SiNl NiSpolCil llOll lLduySIullH, udIeu
December 3d. says a private of the
Tenth Mountain Battery was killed, |
eight men of the Gloucestershire' kill
ed and nine wounded, and five officers
and two men of the Fifth Lanciers
wounded in the bombardment Monday.
Another dispatch from Ladysmith,
dated yesterday, says three men were
wounded and three others had died.
NO CHANGE.
Capetown, Dec. 26-Oficial reports
say that there has been no change in
the military situation. General Me-
thuen is we'll entrenched at Modder
river and is undisturbed. Gen. CAT
acre reports that $50 Colonial police
have occupied Dordrecht, in Stormberg
district, the Beers retiring before them.
LABELED FURNITURE.
Berlin, Dec. ga consignment of
10000 Mauser rifles left Germany for
the Transvaal before the war broke out
1t reached Lorenzo MARQUEE l. ,ember
!, labeled Furniture" and was duly
forwarded to Pretoria.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
LAWTON'S REMAINS
Will Be Placed On the Thomas
After Public Funeral
Saturday.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.l
Manila, Dec. 26.-The public funeral
of General Lawton will be held on Sat
urday and the remains will be placed
on board the transport Thomas, which
will convey them to the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

Under the corner of a room in the
House of the Vestal, which is being ex-
cavated in the Roman Forum. q work.
man lately turned up spadeful of gold
coins. They are $40 in number. all
stamped with the head Of the Emperor
Authemius, who was killed by the en-
peror maker Ricimer. when he plunder-
ed Rome In A. ID. Az.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
IRISHMEN
Who Are Serving With Beers
Will Give No Quarter
to British.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Paris, Dec. 26.-The Journal prints a
letter today from a Frenchman at Jo-
hannesburg, saying that the Irish brig
ade serving with the Beers, swore they
would not give quarter to the British.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
REACHED BIVALVE.
A Small Yacht Believed to Have
Been Lost Turns Up
Safe.

News Leased Wire Service
Atlantic City, N. j., Dec. 26.-The
small sloop yacht, Lizzie, believed to
have been lost off this city In Saturdays
storm. reached Bivalve on the Delaware
Bay yesterday afternoon. The three
men aboard suffered from cold and hun
ger. and barely escaped with their lives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

Harvard university is to raise &c.,
900 for Germanic museum, containing
views and reproductions OF character
istic works OF German art and industry
from the earliest times to the sixteenth
century
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

A revolution in bell making is at
hand They will be tubular. A tubu-
lar bell OF az inches diameter and with
a range OF one mile weighs 1910 pounds,
while an old fashioned bell OF the same
range would weigh $4,000 pounds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

Several Of the native papers In Bonn.
bay are now urging their readers to
resort to inoculation as a precaution
against the plague.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29
POPE FEELS WELL.
After Fatiguing Ceremonies
Attending the Jubilee
Opening.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.1
Rome, Dec. 26.-The pope is feeling
we'll after the fatiguing ceremonies of
Sunday, when he opened the jubilee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

Golf has been introduced In to New
Zealand. The Maori men and women
have taken 70 the game and are show
ing remarkable skill at II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

be closed and sent on for some time.
The committee having the fund in
charge hope to raise $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-29

near the Gehman residence, when he
suddenly expired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
Union Services.

The program for union Thanks
giving services as published in the
ARDMOREITE was carried out this
morning at the Nj. E. church.
Short, appropriate talks were
made by Revs. Caldwell and Wat
son. Free will offerings for the
poor amounted to SIS.
A special program has been pre-
pared by the Young Peoples Un-
ion for their meeting tonight at
the First Baptist church. The
League and Christian Endeavor
will meet with them and take part
in the service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Ed. S. Burney, Rube Bourland,
w. j. Stone and Ben Hampton,
all prominent men of Chickasha
were here Tuesday for the purpose
of doing what they could toward
inducing the Chickasaw townsite
apprasing board to plat their town
next. Mum has always been
the word with Messrs. johnson
and Burney, but the Chickasha
petitioners believe that they have
in a measure been successful.
Their next town to plat is a mat
ter of speculation, with chances
favorable to the growing city on
the Rock Island.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

9tttEer4 MS Skofye
One David ] Smith. who lives
on the Washita at Bud Young's
place east of Berwyn, was In the
city today in quest Of his 13 year.
old boy, Willie, who he says was
kidnapped from his home about
three weeks ago.
The party accused by Mr.. Smith
of taking his child is a young man
who gave his name as Oscar Ellis
and is probably 18 or 20 years
old, is of light complexion, new
white hat, a gray coat and duckine
pants.
Ellis went to Smiths house in
quest of work and something to
eat, and was given work with the
boys picking cotton.
During his stay of five days he
told that his father lived across
the river from Denison, that he
had to leave home on account oi
getting into shooting affray. Ht
also said he had lived near McAles.
ter, 1. T., and also at Temple
Tex.
The father has not the remotest
idea which way his boy has gone
but will be thankful to receive any
information which might lead te
his return home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Col. S. n. johnson, chairman
of the townsite appraising board
and attaches. G. w. Rails, Clar-
ence McKoin and julie Burney de-
parted yesterday afternoon for
Burneyville whereby they were en-
tertained today at the home of Sid
Burney.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
A Busy Day.

Cotton receipts for yesterday
amounted to 200 bales and they
will almost reach those figures to-
day. The best cotton in the seed
is selling for $2.15 per hundred
and the best grade of cotton
now on the market in the bale is
eagerly bought at 7c. Quite num-
Der of farmers are in town today
and our streets present a business
like appearance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
Is the Verdict of The Jury.
LATER-Above confirmed.
MnIlen.naurer.


At the home of the brides ra-
rents in Boggy depot at high noon
yesterday Mr.. Sylvester Mullen of
this city and Miss Adalia Gertrude
Maurer were quietly married under
the laws of the Choctaw nation
The bride is member of a wealthy,
highly respected and influential
Choctaw family and her accom-
plishments have surrounded her
with many friends.
Some time ago. she was in Ard
more, the guest of Mrs. L. N. Tur.
man and Mrs. Lee Cruce and dur.
ing her brief stay here she made
many friends who will rejoice to
learn of her return.
Sylvester Mullen, is the son OF
Col. and Mrs. j. P. Mullen, OF
this city, has had splendid educa-
tional advantages and during his
two years residence in Ardmore
has been his fathers assistant in
the practice of law.
They will arrive here today ac.
companied by Miss Floy Mullen
and Mr.. Frank Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
Your Own Price.

AZ have made arrangements to
W. the [. T. | will offer my home
I.ce for sale, at your price, the
;ehest bid gets it; make me a cash
Il See me here or write me at
)kahoma City.
VIM. Fl. RAWLINGS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
Goes to Jury.

The closing argument in the
Douglas trial at Purcell was made
by Henry M. Furman. He spoke
one hour and thirty minutes last
night and asked for three hours
this morning. The case was given
to the jury at noon today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Geo. 4 d HoIford Of Lebanon
has proven himself to be : practi-
cal horse thief hunter. One Of his
horses was stolen on the 18th of
this month and Mr.. Holford at
once began work on the case. Sew
eral days passed before any trail of
the horse could be found, and it
was not positively known whether
the animal was strayed or stolen.
Some information came at last and
Mr.. Holford felt sure that his
horse had been stolen and he left
in pursuit. He followed the rider
into the Pottwatomie country
where a constable was induced to
join him. When the thief was
found he made fight and did not
surrender until one of his legs had
been broken by Winchester bull
let in the running fight. Mr.. Hol-
ford cow has his horse and the
thief is srfely in the clutches of the
law.
District Attorney w. B. John
son issued a, writ for his arrest
Tuesday at Purcell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30
Wanted 10 Trade

A good well-improved farm in
good state of cultivation, with
plenty water and grass and near
town, for a business house and lot.
Native. Enquire at this office. 80 4t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Col. A. V. Doak never forgets
his boys in Jail on Thanksgiving,
and again this year he has prepar-
ed them a big dinner. Eighteen
turkeys, together with many other
good things to eat. were prepared
for the prisoners for their dinner
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Infant mortality is something
frightful. Nearly one-quarter die be-
fore they reach one year. one-third
before they are five, and one-half be-
fore they are fifteen! The timely use
of Whites Cream Vermifuge would
save a majority of these precious
lives. Price % cents at City Drug
store and W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-30

Judge Bradford spent Thanks
giving in the mountains, acquaint-
ing himself with the natural re-
sources of the Indian Territory.