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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16

LAW FAVORED.
A Bill That Would Regulate
The Traffic In Liquor.
EITHER TOM, DICK OR HARRY
Would Have to Have a Clean Record or He
Couldn't Get License. News
From the Legislative
HalIs.

Columbus, March 3.-Representative
Price of Athens county introduced a res
olution providing for an amendment to
the constitution by which the state is
empowered to regulate and license the
liquor traffic. Under existing Ohio laws
1t is possible only to tax the liquor traf-
fic as an occupation. Pennsylvania has
constitutional provisions by which sa-
looms are excluded except by the consent
of property holders IN the vicinity Of the
location where 1t is sought to establish
the traffic. In Ohio the only prohibition
is through the levying of excise taxes.
AS the Price resolution seeks tolegalize
the sale of liquors 1t will doubtless be
opposed by prohibitionists.
Bills were introduced by Mr.. McCor-
mick of Scioto, providing that women
shall cast their votes for school boards
in separate ballot boxes; by Mr.. Sharp,
providing that the state printing shall
be done by convict labor, and by Mr..
O'Neil, providing that county auditors
may appeal to the state board of equal
ization.
Mr.. Haywood of Franklin county, will
introduce bill providing for commits
sion to revise the Ohio statutes. The
commission is to be composed of three
members, salaries at $4,000 year. The
sum of $4,000 is to be appropriated for
the expenses of the commission.
Senator Myers believes that both po-
litical parties should be represented on
boards of school examiners and he in
troduced bill amending the present
law by requiring that not more than two
of the three county examiners shall be-
long to the same political party. At
present the matter is optional with the
probate judge.
Mr.. Howard introduced O bill backed
by the dentists of the state, which is of
general interest. The bill amends the
present law providing for a state board
of dental examiners to be appointed by
the governor, so that this board of ex-
aminers shall be named from list of
ten practicing dentists, furnished by the
Ohio Dental society. The board to be
appointed is to consist of five members.
Also, that applicants for certificates to
practice dentistry shall be examined in
therapeutics, hygiene and prosthetic
dentistry in addition to the subjects
covered by the present law. The bill
makes the state Dental society the CEN
sor in all dental matters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
VISITED THE TEACHER.
A Lively Set of Pupils Enjoy
Themselves at His
Home.

On Saturday, March 10, at noontime,
as lively set of girls and boys as at
tend school in the valley of the Mimi
shillen, came merrily from sub-District
No. 4. Canton township, to visit their
former teacher, William II. Hill, re-
siding Ia miles north Of Canton city
limit, on the way extending from North
Market street. AS the company ap-
preached, Mr.. Hill, though veteran in
the teachers work for many years, sur
rendered to his young friends just as
they had predicted he would do; and
he and his family bade all the young
people warm welcome to the teachers
humble home.
After their well-filled baskets had
received due attention, all enjoyed the
merry making in play and song and
lively conversation for several hours,
which will remain as pleasant memory
with pupils and one more bright line
in a teachers life.
The bonny lads and lasses, with Mr..
Clark Wise as their trusted leader, were
Homer Wise, Hazel Lehmiller, Marie
Schario, Jay Henry, Hazel Gardner,
Sarah Reese, Katie Kruse, Benny Reed,
Flora Elseser, Clara Crody, Esther
hard, Jay Lehmiller Frank Wise and
Deuber Elseser.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
Did Not Offer to Act as intermediary Between
Beers and English.
Instructions ChOate That This Country Was Only Note Bearer
as "A Mutual Frend"-The First Step Has Been Taken
But London Doesn't Expect Peace for Some Time.
[News-Democrat Leased Wire service.1

sent March 5th, and signed by Kruger
and Steyn. The telegram denies the
British statement that war was de-
clared to undermine British authority
in South Africa, and says that the war
was declared solely as defensive meas
ure to safeguard the independence of the
South African Republics and continue
to safeguard the "incontestible indepen-
dence' of both republics, and obtain
assurances that her Majestys subjects
who have taken part with the Beers
shall suffer no harm. On these condi-
tions alone will peace be considered.
The telegram continues that they
hesitated earlier to make these state
ments, fearing that while the advan-
tage was on the side Of the republics,
such statement would wound the
British people, but now when the Brit
ish pride is relieved by the capture Of
one of the Boer forces. that difficulty
is over and they do not hesitate to make
statement upon what terms they
would consent to peace.
Lord Salisbury's reply was sent
March IL. In it he relates that peace
existed in October and negotiations were
pending for the redress of grievances
of British subjects, when suddenly the
Transvaal declared war and the Free
State, with whom there had been no
controversy, did likewise. British ter
ritory was invaded and three British
cities were besieged. The British en-
pire was put to costly war and all
this was the result of England acquiesc-
ing in the existence of the two Repub-
lies. In view Of the use to which the
republics have put the positions given
them, her majesty's government could
not assent to the independence of either
republic.
Balfour read the reply in the house
Of commons. 1t was received with tre-
mendous cheering.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
Passed Examination.

The board of examiners completed
their work of grading the papers of
the Stark county teachers which took
place In the High school building last
Saturday. There were 80 candidates for
examination and but A passed. Their
names follow:
Erwin A. Brumbaugh, j. H. Braucher,
j. c. Banker, Lewis Carl, w. r. Eckley,
Homer III. Given, ]. c. Hewitt Edgar
ID. Holl, Fred Hickman, Mark M. Hea-
cock 9. b. Harris. w. Hawmon, j. s.
Joliat, Nelson M. Keck. Dan Kraibill,
p. L. III. Leighley, j. u. McFarren,
Ralph Metzgar, ]. w. Martin, j. ].
Mccall, Wade III. Miller, Amos A. Nc
Daniel, B. III. Notice, Aaron #. Schriver,
G. l.. Sickafoose. s. c.. Smith, w. III.
Snyder, A. A. VanDorsten, Orrville r.
Wiley, 10. w. Wolf. /. r. Young, Zella
ID. Duvall, Cleta Harter, Carrie l..
Heacock. Ruth Harshley. Anna M. Metz,
Arienne Muskoff. Mary Sutton, Lulu Il.
Tcrrit, Ellen Writers. Ida Wearstler,
Susan 3, Willard, Pear Williams. Ma
bel u, Cox.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16

Washington, March 13.-The first step
toward the ending of the war in South
Africa has been taken. While it Is
known that Presidents Kruger and
Steyn have cabled every one of the
great powers asking them to act as IN
termediaries, it is believed that only the
United States undertook to bear the
burden. A message was sent to EN-
bassador Choate last night to Lord
Salisbury, stating the terms on which
the Beers would be willing to end the
war.
It is understood that the Boer Repub-
lies demand their independence. 1t is
not thought in diplomatic circles here
that this will even be seriously consid-
cred by Great Britain. 1t is understood
that the message sent to Embassador
Choate did not proffer the offices Of this
government to act as mediator between
the belligernt parties, but emphasized
the fact that the u. S. simply acted as
a mutual friend in transmitting the
notes from Kruger and Steyn. The an
swer is expected today.
WILL NOT SUSPEND.
London. March 13-The peace talk is
gathering great headway, but there
is no tangible evidence that a suspen-
sion of hostilities is really in sight. The
English press and people insist upon the
complete submission Of the Beers, and
the supposition is that the government
will demand such submission and terms
will be talked of afterward. Important
developments, regarding the peace over
lures of Presidents Kruger and Steyn,
are expected today.
PEACE TERMS.
London, March 13.-The proposed de-
velopments regarding the Kruger and
Steyn peace overtures came today when
Lord Salisbury gave to the house Of
lords the kilograms from Bloemfontein
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
WILL Be LIVELY.
Youngstown Paper Says the
Conventional Alliance Will
Not be Cut and Dried.

Youngstown Telegram, (Rep) After
all that has been said in the papers
hereabouts regarding the possibility of
cut and dry congressional convention
at Alliance this spring, it looks very
much now as If 1t will be q very lively
affair While the city of Canton seems
to favor Hon. r. w. Tayler's re-nomi-
nation, yet the remainder of Stark
county does not seem to be so inclined.
And, too, it is said that Hon. G. G. Baker
stands more than chance of capturing
30 or 40 delegates in Columbiana
county. The situation certainly pres
ages very lively convention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
RECEIVER HAS IT.
American Tool Company Passes
Into the Hands Of an Off
GER of the Court.

The American Tool company of this
city on Monday afternoon passed into
the hands of receiver. This establish
ment was owned by Klotz and Efinger.
Klotz died and his estate came into pro-
bate court for settlement. The assets
OF the American Tool company were ap-
praised at Sl.700. Neither Klotz nor
the heirs Of the deceased Effinger would
buy the business at the appraisement.
so the court on Monday afternoon ap-
pointed Hiram Doll as receiver 10 take
charge Of the business and convert 1t
into cash for division.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
NAMED A TICKET.
Navarro Democrats Put Up a
Strong Front For the -,
Spring Election.

Navarro, March 13.-The Democrats
nominated the following ticket Satur-
day, the number of votes cast being 70:
Mayor-John G.. Warwick.
Clerk-Wiliam H. Stahl.
Marshal-Henry Shersnitz
Treasurer-John Leow.
Street Commissioner-Henry Biddle.
Council-Philip Loew, Peter Adams,
Fred Salberg.
Assessors-A. w. Goshorn and j.
Walker.
Board Of Education-Link zinsmas-
ter, Win Dretke.
Township trustee-M w. Zinsmaster.
Township Clerk-Daniel Biddle.
Assessors-J. p. Swihart and M. L.
Hogeland.
Constable-Thomas Paxton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
STOKEY DENIES
THE ALLEGATIONS.
Says He Has Not Treated His
Wife In a Cruel Manner.
A COMPLETE REPUTATION.
insists That His wife's Petition Is Not Cor
rect Save as to the Ownership of
Property and Other
Patent Facts.

Some time since the wife of Professor
Charles f. Stokey sued him for divorce,
alleging that he treated her cruelty.
The News Democrat at the time prin-
ted the text of the petition Prof. Sto-
key now comes into court and makes
answer, denying each and every allega-
ton in the petition that reflects on his
actions as husband. The full text Of
the answer is as follows:
Margaret p. Stokey, plaintiff,
VS.. Answer.
Charles f. Stokey defendant.
Now comes the said defendant, Chas.
f. Stokey, and for answer to the first
cause of action in the plaintiffs petit
tion says:
That he admits that the said plaintiff
is and has been a resident of Stark coun-
ty for many years last past, and that on
or about the 23d of December, 1874, she
was married to the defendant. He fur
ther admits that four children were born
of said marriage as are named in said
petition. Further answering, the said
defendant says that he denies each and
every allegation set forth in said first
cause of action.
Second: And for answer to the second
cause of action set forth in the plain
tiffs petition, he says he admits that he
is the owner of lot No. 2462 in the city Of
Canton, Stark county, Ohio, on which
there are two dwelling houses, as is de-
scribed in said second cause Of action,
and that said property is worth proba-
bly, $4,000. He further admits that there
are membranes upon such property to
the amounts named in the second cause
Of action. Defendant further admits
that he is the owner of some household
and kitchen furniture, but he denies that
he threatens to dispose Of the same, or
to convert it into money. Further an
swering, the said defendant says that
he denies all of the allegations in said
petition, not herein especially admitted
to be true. He therefore prays that the
petition Of the plaintiff may he dismiss
ed.
WELTY & ALBAUGH,
Attorneys for defendant.
Charles F. Stokey, being first duly
sworn, says that the facts stated and
the allegations contained in the forego-
ing answer are true.
CHARLES F. STOKEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence this 18th day of March, 1900.
JOHN T. BLAKE, Notary Public
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
RESTING ON ARMS.
The Kentucky Middle Simmer
ing But Has Not Boiled
Over.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service J
Frankfort, March 14-A spirit of peace
seems to have seized both sides of the
political muddle here. Still, rumors OF
Beckham's attempt to take the execu-
tive building prevail. General Collier
ordered the capitol building searched
last night and two officers went from
cellar 10 roof The military officials
said they wanted TO satisfy themselves
that no dynamite had been stored In the
building. Nothing was found to excite
suspicion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
STEAMER LOST.
Cargo Went to the Bottom With
Her But the Crew Was
Saved.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.l
Philadelphia. March 14.-The steamer.
Admiral Schley. bound for Jamaica,
w. l., which arrived at this port last
evening, brought news OF tho total
wreck on March OF the Norweigen
steamer, Frames. which left Philadel-
phia February 10. via Norfolk. Va, for
Santiago and Havana. The Frames
with her cargo is valued at $l60,O0O.
The crew OF 50 men were all saved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
BRAKEMAN DYING.
Was Caught Between the Cars
Some Time Since and Will
Not Recover.

Mr.. Brownewell. the w. & T.. E. r.. r.
brakeman, residing at 900 West Tenth
street, who was 80 severely injured at
Falls Junction while making a chain
coupling, is reported to be In dying
condition. At the time of the accident
he was caught between the cars OF
which both draw bars had been pulled
out. and crushed into space OF about
six inches. breaking the ribs and forcing
the broken portions into the lungs. from
which he cannot recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
Mustn't Marry Again.

The will of Louis Jarvis, of osnaburg.
has been filed for probate. He left every
thing to his wife providing she does not
marry again, but II she takes another
husband she is to be cut off with moth
Ing. The property consists of house
and lot in Osnaburg and household
goods.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
KILLED AT ORRVILLE.
Man Hurled Aside By a Penn
sylvania Train and In
stantly Killed.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.l
Orrville, March 14.-Frank Reed,
machinist of this city, was struck by
an east bound passenger train on the
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
railroad and hurled distance Of forty
feet, killing him instantly. The de-
ceased leaves a widow and two children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16
TOWN DESTROYED.
Incendiaries Succeed In Burn
ing a Great Portion OF
High Springs.

Gainesville, Fla, March 14.-High
Springs was almost destroyed by fire
last night, originating in the store of
Holton & Co. Only seventeen business
houses are left and few residences,
twenty-three buildings being destroyed.
Loss $4,000. Incendiarism is suspected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16

Pauline Dysle has been granted a
permit 70 make an addition 70 a resi-
denee at 1908 East Fifth street. this
city. coating So
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16

Ralph w. Mckee. OF West Tuscara-
was street. has taken position with
stern ard Mann.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-03-16

Hon O. Williams who was American consul at Manila at the time OF
history
esmable
soldiers
blaz
sailed
The executive committee having general charge Of the Fourth of July
Williams
New-York tribune., 1900-07-29
THE DUKEDOH or FIFE.

From The London Chronicle.
GeneaIogists have been set a very nice puzzle
in connection with the Duked0Iu of Fife II will
be remembered that to remedy the possibility of
this ancient and honorable Scottish title bec0m-
ing extinct through the lack of male heirs the
Duke was again created Duke Of Fife and Earl
If MacduH. the intention being to secure the
succession Of the titles to the Lady Alexandra
Maccun and her eldest son. or. falling male
issue to the Lady Maud Duff and her male heirs.
But in the notice of the creation which ap-
which ar said TO he crucial were omitted. These
words were of the body" and The GeneaIog-
ical Magazine asserts that by their omission the
intention Of the letters patent viii be defeated.
The theory IS that if Lady Alexandra Duff sue
ceeds as Duchess of Fife and has male issue
the title VIII go not to Lady Maud but to the
heir male, who viii be the descendant of George
Duff. son of the first Earl Cf Fife if such male
descendant exists, or, falling him, to Sir George
Dun sutherland Dunbar, Bart. of Hempriggs.
1t has to be pointed out, however, that these
appears in The London Gazette" and their
validity depends entirely upon the question
whether the omission Of the words of the body
IS made also in the letters patent. AS a matter
OF fact the important words do exist in the let
teTs patent, ard there is no danger OF the sue
Cessi0n being diverted. But another interesting
speculation arises The letters patent have Gre
ateG new DuketOm Of Fife. that the Duke is
dOubly duke If he were to become a widOwer
ana marry again and have son, that son would
be Duke Of Fife. At the same time the title
heirs male of the Lady Alexandra or the LADY
Maud. It seems, indeed. if the precedent of
the two EaTls Of Mar might occur in the case of
the DukedOm Of Fife
New-York tribune., 1900-07-29

which were those of the woody nightshade, the
deadly nightsbade hemlOck, black hOTehOund
and purple dead nettle. as though some one mad
been COnCOCting a poisonous draught.
Among the bones found elsewhere were va
TiOus well grown cockspuTs. with the accom-
panying shanks, the skull of a domestic cat
several large pieces of red deer antlers and the
skull Of a red deer, with the horns sawed of
Perhaps the most interesting exhibit Of this
years collection is object which not
unearthed, but was found in a farmyard on Sill
chester Common and on being recognized as
Roman was kindly given to the collection by the
head Of Jupiter. bearded and with ar abundance
of curly hair. though now somewhat tiatJened
about the nose and chin. This head Of doubt
less once imposing statue has suffered much
humiliation. From the centre Of the top of the
head projects some eight inches Of a thick iron
bar, with a hole drilled in the upper part. The
bar has been Clumsily welded into j hole in the
head with an abundance of lead. Its story is
this \ long time ago a farmer. finding this
head knocking about in some underground at
Sllchester tested its weight, and thought il
would be valuable for his CheesepresS. To make
its more handy hole was driven into the
head and the iron handle firmly attached. When
local cheesemaking was abandoned, a genera
ton ago. the stone weight was flung out Of the
Chees=ToOm and was hencefOrth used as a stop
per for the farmyard doors. When first no.
ticed It was covered with Il messy growth where
not bedaubed with mire. once again it Is now
clean, and will probably become the subject Of
just as many adm.ring and wondering eyes as
when first turned out from the statuary's studio
and placed on pedestal in the OIL basiIica or
town hail Of SiIChester when il was proud
Roman city,
New-York tribune., 1900-07-29

the Chabo-Hiba's bark was niched by q sword
blow It remained for an English steamer to
mar the tree somewhat. It IS perhaps SIX feet
high and impresses one during the twilight hour
as being crab metamorphosed into a shrub.
Americans pass it by" said Tamanaka.
What is it to them? When we label and price
it and give its pedigree people viii examine it.
Under present conditions suppose it is looked
on as fat freUOod. We spent hundreds Of dol
lars on the freightage Of this tree and ordered
a specially constructed car to bring it from
Seattle. where it was delayed for two months.
We secured it through the aid of Count Okuma
intimate friend Of Marquis Ito and without
doubt our next Premier. The Count has a
cordial interest in this garden, which of all
IN this country most nearly approaches the Jap
anese ideal Many Of our rarest fora We're sent
by the Count from his magnificent gardens near
Toxic Gardening is the hobby which supports
this one-legged statesman
You leave the dwarfed tree stems converted
into the legs Of an arboreal stork. the vegetable
tortoises monkeys and horsemen, and pass
through the rear gate overarched with a roof
Of thatch- Once outside the gate YOU hurry for
It would hardly do to disobey the sign reading:
NO Loiter Allowed TO Stand by the Fence"
Preserve Us from being ''Loiters".