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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
COVERED WITH FLAME.
A Pennsylvania Engine Collides
With a Barrel Of Gasoline
Which Ignites.

A big class H-4 freight engine of the
p. Ft. w. & c. went, into the shops at
Alliance, Saturday, in a badly dilapi-
dated condition as the result of an
accident unparalleled. The engine had
its experience passing Lucas pulling a
heavy east bound freight. At the Lucas
station the cylinder struck barrel of
gasoline that was sitting too near the
edge Of the platform. The barrel was
bursted and the engine, the cab and
the track drenched with the fluid.
A hot coal ignited 1t and, in an instant,
the locomotive was mass of seething
flame which trailed far behind as the
engine rushed on. The amazed onlookers
say the sight was most thrilling one.
Engineer Daniel Sexton and his fire.
man We're shrouded in flame on all
sides but by staying liz the cab until
the, fluid burned off were not injured
The polish was burned from the engine
the pilot beam was burned, side lamp
knocked off and the cab nearly burned
through in several places.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Ada Clark Succumbs to the
Reaper Death Satur-
day Evening.

Mrs. Ada F. Clark, wife of James j.
Clark, died at her home on North High
street, Saturday evening, after linger-
ing illness of many weeks. The funeral
services will be held at her late home
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock after
which the remains will be inferred in
West Lawn cemetery. Her illness
which began early in September, and
was an affection of the stomach was of
such nature that her physicians had
long ago given up hope of her recovery
so that her death was not unexpected,
but the sorrow attendant was not
lessened by the previous knowledge of
her critical condition. For several days
death had been hourly expected. Mrs.
Clark was not only well known and
admired in Canton but enjoyed a
wide acquaintance throughout the
state from her connection with and
activity in Woman's Relief Corps work
in which she has always borne a
prominent part. She was at one time
department commander of the Ohio
corps, and had been prominent in
many lines of social and philanthropic
work. Besides her husband, three chill
dren survive Mrs. Clark; Mr.. George
Clark, Mrs. Helen Begun and Mrs. Paul
Rutledge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

The news of the verdict in the Shock
case against the city, and the compro-
missing predicament in which it placed
Canton, as published exclusively in Sat-
urday's News-Democrat, caused consid-
cradle comment and discussion over the
city. A member of the jury stated Sat-
urday afternoon that they had had con-
siderable difficulty in reaching con-
clusion. The jury recognized, he said,
the serious results that verdict
against the city would entail and for
this reason they hesitated to give YER
dict for the plaintiff. Under the testi-
mony, however, they finally concluded
that was the course to pursue After
this was decided, the amount was soon
fixed upon.
City Solicitor Smith stated Monday
morning that he would file motion for
new trial and if the court refused 1t,
would probably take the case up on err
ror In case the courts should all go
against the city, the verdict would then
have to be paid and some arrangements
made for the future.
In case Canton still finds use for the
creek water and no compromise can be
reached with the Stocks, then appropri-
dllOn proceedings may nave 10 De COIn-
menced. This action could be started
in either common pleas or probate
court. A jury would go over the case
and fix the damages that the city should
pay to those interested by reason of
appropriating the water right. If the
jury put the figures too high the city
would not need to accept them. If it
could get along without the water, but
If 1T wanted the water the price would
have to be paid.
Solicitor Smith said that he did not
anticipate that the Shocks would start
injunction proceedings before the case
would get through circuit court.
Judge Thayer stated Monday morning
that they would not walt for the circuit
court.
1--WE will be fair" said the Judge.
I'VE will give the city a good. fair
chance to do what Is right and make a
fair and equitable settlement. BY that
we mean for the city to either stop us
ing the water or arrange to pay fair
compensation. We will not start in
junction proceedings except as last
| resort. But we will not wait for Pc
tition in error to go through the circuit
court" 't
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
WILL GIVE REASONABLE TIME BUT WILL ASK FOR
Will Through the
Courts That Are Higher Than Common Peas-Some Think
the Best Way Do Condemn the Water
course-Lake Water Considered.

The water works trustees are giving
the matter serious consideration. In
this crisis Canton is fortunate to have
at the helm. in so important depart
ment, men of business judgment apd
intelligence. For months prospecting
has been going on and wells have been
put down with view of finding a
sufficient flow to warrant making the
system dependent entirely on wells.
1t has not been the intention of the trus-
tees to depend on the race for water any
longer than is absolutely necessary and
before it was decided that the water
rights in the West Nimishillen were
vested in the Shock brothers the trus-
tees had matters well under way to,
abandon the use of their water. But
this cannot be done at once, and 1t is
probable that prospecting will continue
till a sufficient flow is found to war
rant making disconnections so far as
the race Is concerned. The ease with
which the surface water becomes con-
taminated actuated the trustees to find
better supply of water that would
prove adequate to the very large and
constantly growing demands Of the
city. 1t is successfully stated and 1t is
expected that the hope to give the cit
liens we'll water exclusively will be re-
allied at an early date. A large portion
of the water that is consumed by Can
ton people comes from wells and the
department knows just about how
many more of like capacity 1t will re-
quire to supply the city. The system
of operating with wells exclusively will
be experimental and 1t will be necessary
at all times to have a reserve force.
Where this reserve supply is to come
from is a problem that the trustees will
decide, but 1t has been suggested that
Meyers lake be used or that the water
course that was recently in litigation
be condemned. 1t that event there
would be little expense, and 1t is con-
tended that water mills are not worth
as much as they used to be and the
whole mill could, be bought for what
1t would cost to connect with another
watershed. The plan to condemn the
Nimishillen supply gains favor wher-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
WEEKLY BULLETIN.
Complete Record of the Business Done
i'm Common Pleas Court
Last Week.


Court Room No. 1--Judge McCarty.
Monday, Nov. 20
Rapstock VS. Rapstock ct al Tempo
rary injunction allowed without bond.
Kaufman VS. Gibbons ct al. Leave
to answer extended to November 4, 1899.
Hoover VS. Miller ct al. Daniel Hoo
yer made a party with leave to make
service.
schimpf ct al VS. Bachtel. Motion to
petition sustained; plaintiff has leave
to file amended petition by December
g 1892
Tuesday, November 21-
Grant VS. Grants administrator. Leave
to McNichors administrators to be made
a party and to answer by Dec. 2, 1899.
Wednesday, Nov. %
Langenbach VS. Canton Cycle Mfg. Co.
ct al. Sale of desperate claims con-
firmed.
Graham ct al VS. Alliance Pant Co.
Order fixing time, ETC., for filing proof
Of claims.
Kaufman, admr., VS. Northern Cen
trail Life Insurance Co. Leave to reply
instanter.
Thursday, Nov. 90
Folger VS. Union Holiness Association
ct al Sale confirmed, deed ordered and
order of distribution.
Ohio VS. Henderson. Defendant ar
raigned and pleads not guilty.
Gardner VS. Unkefer ct al. Trial to
jury; verdict for plaintiff for the sum of
$163.24.
Friday, Nov. "a
Taylor VS. the city Of Alliance ct al.
Trial to jury; verdict for plaintiff for
1915.
Arnold VS. Hartranft. Leave to an
swer instanter.
Martin VS. Hartranft ct al. Leave to
file answer instanter.
Milestone ct al VS. Smith, treasurer,
ETC. Trial to court. Decree.
McDougall VS. Stackhouse. Trial to
jury; verdict for plaintiff for 1925.
Gaskill VS. Bast & Bro. Dismissed for
want of prosecution at costs of plaintiff.
Schlafley VS. Wampler ct al. Settled
at plaintiffs costs.
Sprankle VS. Sprankle. Settled at
costs of plaintiff.
Myers VS. Myers ct al. Temporary in
junction allowed without bond.
Liable VS. Schario ct al Motion for
new trial by plaintiff overruled; plain
tiff excepts; fifty days allowed plain
tiff for bill of exceptions.
Court Room No. 2-Judge Taylor.
Monday, November 90
Central Savings Bank VS. Blum ct al.
Final order of distribution.
The Farmers Bank VS. McNeill ct al.
Leave to answer by Dec. 4, 1899.
Beatty Fire Clay Co. VS. Halliwell.
First ground of motion sustained, sec
ond overruled; plaintiff excepts. Leave
to file an amended petition by Novem-
ber 25, 1899. ia
Tuesday, November 21-,
Robson VS. Howells Mining Co. Leave
to amend answer extended to November
25, 1899.
Saturday, November 25--.af -. r.a.. .
Shock ct al VS. City of Canton. Trial to
jury; verdict for plaintiff for the sum
of $1,500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

There is much complaint at all times,
on the part of the people, about the ex-
travagance and corruption of public
officials and men in public life. While
it is true that as rule public officials
care little for the interests of the peo-
ple-less than for their own-it should
be remembered that men in public life
are just as good, as the people want
them to be-no worse, no better. The
people can secure a change whenever
they desire it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
INJUNCTION 10 ISSUE

ever discussed, but citizens generally
want it condemned only as a precaution
and for the purpose of having at hand
an emergency supply. Citizens gener-
ally are anxious to get away from the
surface water supply as soon as pos
sible. Danger of contamination is ever
present and citizens would feel relief
If 1t were abandoned. AS to Meyers
lake the question is said to have been
settled some years ago. The right of
the city to use the water from the lake
is said to have been clearly established
and it is known that the present water
works trustees will act on that theory
when the proper time comes. What
ever is done will be we'll considered.
The trustees will move slowly but in
teIligently.
TRUSTEE ALEXANDER
was seen by News-Democrat reporter
concerning the decision that was detail
ed in the News Democrat Saturday.
He said that nothing would be done i'm
mediately but that the board would
be ready to act at the proper time. He
said that the matter was being watched
very closely and that citizens may be
assured that the question Of a water
supply would be given the most care
full consideration with view to obtain
ing the best possible results, both in
quality of water and adequacy of sup
ply. He said that the trustees would
wait till they received an opinion from
their attorneys before proceeding fur
ther, They had confidence that their
case was splendidly handled and that
every advantage was taken that could
be taken and every mooted question
savedS~
One thing Is certain. There will be
no water famine in Canton. There. are
several ways to get around 1t. The
appropriation of water from Meyers
lake, which Is fed from springs in one
way and the condemnation of the water
course that Stark county jury said
belonged to the Shock Brothers till
their supply was all that was necessary
is another. The city will have all the
water that is necessary and it will be
of the best.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Young Dewey, who now owns that
famous home, is in the mercantile bust
ness of New York. He is subject to
the same temptationo, the same sue
cesses and the same failures that attach
40 all lines of commerce. He may get
into debt and he may not. If Mrs.
Dewey turns over all Of her fortune to
him he will be well fixed for the remain
der of his life, in all probability, and
yet people have been known to lose very
large fortunes. Suppose young Dewey
should get into financial straits. The
funniest looking old money lender on
Baxter street might then own the
house. That is why many people can
not understand the latest transfer
II is about settled that the admiral de.
cided on the transfer to please
''wifey' and may think he would
better have left 1t in her name.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

A government prison is being erected
at Fort Leavenworth, Kas. There is
opportunity for the employment of free
labor. But the contractor has prison
labor at his command and the architect
and engineer Of the job is Captain Ober-
lin NJ. Carter, who stole millions from
the government. There has been a
good deal Of capital made out of the fact
that President Mckinley is member of
the bricklayers' union. Here is chance
for him to assert his unionism. Why
doesn't he put a stop to the convict
labor business on public Improvement?
Or is he what the Knights of Labor del
egates stated he is, in strong resolu-
tions adopted in Boston the other day,
"an enemy to American labor?"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

The upholstery weavers Of Philadel-
phia, some 1000 in all, have petitioned
their employers for an increase Of wa
ges. The cotton and wooden schedules
of the Dingley act were written by
by representatives of the manufacture
ers, who were granted what they ask
ed on the grounds that it was necessary
they should have further protection to
enable them to pay their employees liY-
ing wages and meet foreign competi-
tion. American labor is entitled to its
share of the increased protection the
Dingley act gives the manufacturer
and should be satisfied with nothing
less. The more especially in this case
where the tariff was laid ostensibly fol
the sole benefit Of labor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Brave Bill" Anthony was a hero
when he said to Captain Sigsbee, on
that awful night in Havana habor:
"Sir, I have the honor to report that
the ship has been blown up and is sink
ing" Everybody talked about him. He
was a type of the "man-behind-the-
gun" Yesterday he took poison in New
York and died. He left a letter saying
he was discouraged. Brave Bill' dis
covered what a more prominent naval
officer discovered, that there is nothing
50 tickle as public favor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
DIED AT OSNABURG.
An Influential Citizen Passed
Away at an Early Hour
Monday.

Jesse Warner, one of the most
wealthy and influential citizens of Os-
naburg. died at an early hour Monday
morning. He was about 65 years Of age.
Last week he was afflicted with dropsy
but seemed to be getting over it. He
gradually sank, though during the past
day or two, until death came. He
leaves a widow and three children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
NJ M'CAFFREY SUSPENDED.
(contlnued from Page one.)


Squire West; and the injured were
Weighman at the Mines Joseph Bills,
Charles Jerose, Frank Ingram, George
Luman, Charles Haskins, Ellsworth Lu-
man, Mrs. Margaret Beall and Mrs.
John, Dry, Charles Coleman, Engineer
Waldo Miller of the mine train, Mine
Boss John Perkins, Marion Piper, Geo.
Richards, Mrs. Eliza West, Laura Will
'son, Anna Wilson, Alexander Wilson,
and Frank Wyland. The car which
contained these persons was smashed
to fragments and 1t went rolling over
the tender and engine and fell down the
step embankment alongside the track.
A News-Democrat reporter called at
the local offices of the w. & l.. e. rail-
way to learn IL any Canton people had
been injured in the wreck, but he was
informed that neither engineer Rein
hold, Fireman Meade nor Conductor
Arnold, all of this city, were injured, as
they jumped from the train before II
collided. The parties injured and killed
We're all people who resided in or near
Coshocton.
Miss Pellon, OF West Second street,
left today for Senarysville, Pa. to visit
friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
A New Era Dawned.
ISaIem NeWs.I j

Until the recent change in manage
ment the Canton News Democrat had
but name to live. 1t was simply the
ghost of former greatness. James c..
Deidrick, who established the Daily
Crisis at East Liverpool, laboring hard
for years TO place the paper on paying
business and finally succeeding. gained
control of the Canton News-Democrat
and at that moment a new era dawned
in the history OF the paper. Today II
compares favorably with papers OF the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
TODAY'S MARKETS.

Leased Wire Service.l
Chicago, Nov. Enclosing prices:--
wheat--Dec. 65as QD651s; May, 69AQ70.
Corn--Dec. 31M; May, 32ss.
Oats--Dec. 221AQ22s; May, 23H.
Pork--Dec. sos; Jan. $50.
Lard--Dec. 4921h; Jan. 5.12h.
Ribs--Dec. 4.S7is; Jan. 4.95
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

The good church people Of Canton
have again taken up the Roberts case
and will petition Congress to deny Rob-
srts a seat in the house. This is right.
But then to be consistent, these same
people should not remain silent on the
Sulu treaty. They should not forget
that consistency is a Jewel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

The revised Municipal Code of Ohio,
prepared by the Ohio Municipal Code
Commission, should be carefully exam
ined by the people before they permit 1t
10 be enacted into law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

The Filipinos have issued an appeal
that they be given the freedom that
is promised the Cubans. Dewey says
they are more capable of self-govern-
ment than the Cubans. Dewey knows.
In the face of the facts the business of
denying them their God-given right to
be free is shameful.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

.lguinaldo wants to pay 500, 900, 900 and
quit. That proposition should have
been made long ago and should have
been accepted. The fight has cost a
lot more than that, besides getting the
mucilage taste in ones mouth most of
fhe time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

What will the incoming legislature of
Ohio do concerning the trusts? Prob
ably nothing so long as Mr.. Hanna can
see no evil in the trusts. The people of
Ohio will get such legislation this win
ter as Mark Hanna sees fit to give them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
Homs-seeksrs, Ereurslop..

For information about reduced fares,
through time, and other particulars re-
garding Home-Seekers' Excursions TO
the South and West apply to Pennsyl-
vanitl Lines Ticket agent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

larger cities of the country, in It's gen.
eral appearance and in the tone OF It's
utterances and the character of the
matter IL contains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

by school youth Of the United States
to General Lafayette, Paris. France.
19O0) 5s,1f
The first coin to be struck of the
$4,000 to be issued will be presented by
the president of the United States to
the president of France. Judge Day is
authorized to receive subscriptions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Addr IS all communications to
THE wS-DEMOCRAT PUB. co.
Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Mark Hanna still insists that he can
zee no evil in the trusts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

THE STARK co. DEMOCRAT.
Semi Weekly, per year, by mail. ...$l,OO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
MARRIAGE PERMITS ISSUED.

Charles j. Loichot, 35.. Canton
Anna G. Bolus, 25.......,....,,C Canton
Jacob Ronski, 39..............Ca Canton
Margaretha l.. King, 2S.... Canton
Louis Brutschey. 35.......... Canton
Cecilia Ertle, 5............... Massillon
August B. Balizet, 29. Canton
Lena Monet 90. ......s,. Louisville
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
RESIDENCE ON FIRE.

Massillon, Nov. 27.-An alarm from
box II called the fire department to the
new residence of Frank Vogt in High
street Monday morning at 7:O5 o'clock
The residence is not completed and
workmen started a hot fire in the fur
mace to dry out the plastering. The
woodwork over the.furnace ignited and
in a moment fire was blazing fiercely.
Box 16 was pulled but the indicator at
central showed up box II. The fire de-
partment started for the box which
is located near the Massillon cemetery
when they. were headed off and finally
landed at abe blaze which was extin-
guished with comparative small loss.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28
FUNERAL OF A BOY.

Massillon, Nov. 27.-The funeral of
John f. Frees. the seven-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Frank Frees. who
died in Lake View. N. Y, Friday, oc-
cured from the residence of Frank
Willenbork, the dead boys grand
father, Of this city, Monday afternoon
at o'clock. Interment was in Massil-
Ion cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Democrat Telephones:
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Editoriaj Rooms. on 10
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-11-28

Miss Pellon, OF West Second street,
left today for senarysville, Pa. to visit
friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-15

The New York Journal says thas
the discovery Of an 5mmeose lake OF
rure cold water undern cath London will
forever put an end ID the old vezea
question of the citv's water supply.
The official engineer of London says
that the lake is situated in chalk
basin over 2. 500 square miles 10 extent
and one huudrod feet below the surface,
and will furnish supply of more than
seven billion gallons Of water daily.
An artesiau we'll that aas already been
sunk at certain poins in the lake is
Welding one million gallons daily. Is
it DOT possible that ths water supply of
Newberry exists in somewhat the same
copdi,ious-in granite basin instead
of chalk The abundant suppiy OF
cur arsesian we'll seems to indicate that
we have got big lake underneath our
towp, too -Newberry Herald and
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-15
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-02-15

The Bell Telephone company is
being antagouizsd in New York by
PIstt sod Croker, who have organized
a company to compete With them
The rates of the present company for
one phone is S240 per year. While the
new company proposes to give the game
service for S75 They olcim to have
plenty Of money behind them. What
strange led fellows business makes,
Plat can attend to the Albany end aud
Croker will take care OF the interest IN
New YORK.