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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10

A new species of petrol and new sea
gull are discoveries by A. searle on the
Hawaiian island Of Kauai.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10

Insanity is not largely due to mental
worry, according to DR.. Clouston, of
the Royal Edinburgh asylum. He
traces only 11.5 per cent of the cases to
this cause, bodily affections, drink, faulty
development, ETC., being the chief
source.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10

The Italian system of cannon firing
for preventing hail was recently put to
a severe test. with results that exceeded
expectations. Threatening clouds col
lected In the neighborhood OF Rogeno,
In the province of Como. three times in
succession on one afternoon. and each
time they were bombarded by fourteen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10
TO STATIONARY ENGINEERs.

All engineers in District No. 5, comprising
the counties Of Trumbuii, Mahoaing, colum-
biana, Jefferson, Harrison. Carroll, Stark,
Porss9s, SUMMIT; Wayne, Holmes, Knox,
70 apply to the district examiner for their
blank appiications for LICENSE;
ELMER 2. MILLER.
Canton, O. Deputy Examiner
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-07-10
Attachment Notice.

vs. Zip of tlantnn T,s.,t
Jos. Birdsell. Deft, starr county. oya oSiSS.. opSnS.
on the and day Of June, A. D. 1900 said
lpsIce issued an order OF attachment In IN
ninety cents (A.pO). anu
Canton, Ohio, June e. 1900.
ssd) GtoRGE sHATFER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
RYAN AND THE S. A. |.
Early Settlement of Suit Ex-
pected. Pres. Williams
in New York.
(By the Associated Press.)


New York. Dec. 6.-The Evening Post
says
President John Shelton Williams, of
the Seaboard Air Line Railroad is again
in the city, for the second time in ten
days, and was in conference today with
important interests in the company. Mr.
Williams declines to state what the de-
yelopments are in the affairs of the Sea-
board Company, but it is said that the
settlement of the pending litigation OF
Thomas F. Ryan TO prevent the consolida-
tion of the properties forming the new
Seaboard Air Line Railroad is the most
important and is likely to be announced
shortly
1t is also understood that the conflict
OF interests between the new Seaboard
and the Southern Railway which has been
exceedingly sharp in the past, has been
modified recently and that the two routes
will be operated under a general un-
derstanding between the directors of the
two companies as to rates and train SER
vice.
'Today's meetings, it is understood
were attended only by Seaboard Air Line
officials. President Spencer, of the South
ern Railway and Mr.. Ryan were both
at their offices until late in the after
noon.''
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
KRUGERAT THE HAGUE
Holland Will Welcome Him
Officially. Vast Crowds
Attend Him.
lBy the Aggoelated Press

The Hague, Dec. 6-Mr. Kruger ar
rived from Cologne today. He met with
wonderful receptions everywhere. I'm
mense crowds gathered at all the stations.
which were decorated with flags; the bur
gomasters made speeches and the school
children sang Mr.. Kruger made many re-
plies. Once, drawing attention to a
fair haired girl spectator, he said:
IF that child was outraged, everybody
would run to her rescue. but in nv coun
try children and women are being daily
outraged by an enemy ten times stronger
than the Transvaal."
AT the opening OF the second cham
Der today, the President, G.. Gleichman.
said:
President Kruger arrives here today.
He will take up his residence here l take
the occasion to propose that the chamber
authorize me to welcome in it's name the
President to our country and offer him
an expression of our cordial sympathy"
The proposal was adopted amid cheers
and braves.
Mr. Kruger was greeted at the station
here by the burgomaster and counsellors.
choir of six hundred men and girls
chanted Psalm 72. verses 6, and IL. The
former President and his suite then re-
paired to the Royal waiting room where
the burgomaster warmly welcomed them
in brief speech. Then followed DR..
Sphinx, the President of the local South
African Association in a long welcoming
address, assuring Mr.. Kruger of the deep
sympathy of the entire Dutch nation
Mr.. Kruger, his suite and the reception
committee proceeded in open carriages to
the Hotel des Indes, which was resplen-
dent with flags and bunting. There choir
sang hymn. Mr. Kruger then mounted
the staircase, preceded by three girls
strewing blossoms.
The first chamber has authorized it's
President to welcome Mr.. Kruger in be-
half of the House, as proof of its SYM
pathy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Leads all North Carolina Daiesi News and Circulation

to four paymasters with the rank of
colonel, four to five with the rank of
lieutenant colonel, from nine TO twen-
ty with the rank of major and reduc-
ing those with the rank of captain
from % to 25.
Mr.. McClellan( n. W, gave notice
that at the proper time he should Of
fer a substitute for the whole bill to
continue in force the present law for
q provisional army.
Mr.. Moody (Mass.), offered an
amendment which was lost, provid-
ing that all officers who served during
the Civil War and who have hereto
fore been retired below the rank of
brigadier general be entitled to the
rank and pay of the next higher grade.
Mr.. Mahon (Pa.), moved to strike
out the paragraph to retire officers
below the rank of brigadier general
who served during the Civil War with
the rank and pay of the next higher
grade. Mr.. Hull made an earnest plea
against the amendment. Because
those who wanted the provisions of
the section extended had been disap-
pointed, he said this meritorious sec
tion should not be eliminated.
Mr.. Hay (Va.), favored the amend
ment.
Mr.. Mahon said he would be frank
He was in favor of rewarding distin-
g1lished service, but he was opposed to
giving additional pay and rank to Of
ficers who were not entitled to pro-
motion
The Mahon amendment prevailed.
Mr.. McDermot On. j., offered an
to make it mandatory
upon the President to reduce the en-
listed force of the army to $4,000 on
December 1st, 1902.
The amendment was defeated.
LITTLEFIELD'S AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Littlefield (Maine), offered the
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Charges Against Tod Sloan.
(By the Associated Press

London. Dee. 6.-The Racing Calendar
today announces that Lester Reiff, the
American jockey, has been exonerated OF
the charge of pulling Mr. Richard
Croker's horse The Scotchman II at Dom
caster.
Tod Sloan, it is added, has been in
formed that he need not apply for
license for next season
The Calendar says the stewards of the
Jockey Club found that the two charges
against Sloan that he had accepted an
offer of large present from Mr.. F.
Gardiner in the event of Goldman win
ming the Cambridgeshire, and that he bet
en- the race were proved
DENIAL BY THE JOCKEY.
New York, Dec 6-Jockey Tod Sloan.
speaking of the action of the English
Jockey Club in his case. said the action
was complete surprise to him and that
he has clean defense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Towne Appointed Senator.
(By the Associated Press. J

St Paul. Mimi, Dec. 6.-Former Con-
gresham Charles a. Towne, received
from Governor John Lind, late this after
noon the official documents which entitle
him to seat in the United States SEN
ate until the State Legislature which
meets on the eighth of January can elect
a Senator.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
GEN. EAGAN RETIRED
First Restored to Duty, Un-
expired Portion of Sen
tence Remitted.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 6.-Brigadier General
Charles p Eagan, commissary general Of
s.s,sistence, who has been under sus-
pension since February 9th, 1899, by SEN
tence of court martial, for alleged intem-
perate and abusive language concerning
Lieutenant General Miles, in connection
with the army beef investigation, was to-
day restored to duty and immediately
after was placed on the retired list of
the army.
The vacancy thus created will enable
the President to carry out his purpose of
appointing Colonel John F. Weston, AS
sistant Commissary General of Subsist-
ence, to be Commissary General. The
nomination Of that officer has been made
out at the War Department and will
be sent to the Senate in a day or two.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
GOMPERS IN THE CHAIR
Largest Attendance in the History Of
the Federation.
ENCOURAGING REPORT BY SECRETARY
Receipts $34, 362 Above Those Of Last Year.
Expenses Largely Increased. Gain in
Membership 300,446. Charters
Issued 10 3,743 Unions.
Issued 10 3,743 Unions.
(By the Associated Press

Louisville, KY, Dec. 6.-Tomorrow
will find the twentieth annual conven-
ton of the American Federation of
Labor disposing of the business before
it, todays opening having been deyot-
ed to welcoming addresses, reports
and the appointment of committees.
The attendance is the largest in the
history of the federation.
There are two protests against the
seating of delegates, the first by the
National Brewer Union, filed against
the stationary fireman and engineers
brotherhood; and by the United Gar
ment makers Union against the Chi
cago Central Labor Union. The con-
tests are on question of jurisdiction.
When the Presidents gavel fell PIT
delegates were in their seats. Repre-
sentatives were present from the Brit
ish trades union congresses and the
Canadian Trades and Labor Congress,
three women delegates and two col
ored
President GOmpers' introduced Will
liam NJ. Higgans, editor of The Irish
american. of Louisville, who delivered
the address of welcome. President
Gompers replied. Thomas Tracey, of
Boston, chairman of the Committee on
Credentials, then presented the report
of that committee. The reading con-
sumed half an hour. The committee.
1T stated. had examined the credentials
of 205 delegates. representing sixty
one national and international unions,
ten State branches, forty-two central
labor unions, fifty-nine local trades
unions and three foreign federatiohs
The report was unanimously adopt
ed and the delegates We're seated
President Gompers then made his
annual address.
Treasurer John B. Lennon read his
report, which was referred to the
proper committee.
The chair appointed committees on
rules and order of business, Presi-
dents report, executive councils re-
port, Treasurer report, resolutions,
laws, organizations, boycotts, grievan-
ces. and local and federated bodies.
The remainder of the afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to the presentation
and reference to the proper commit
tees of resolutions and the report of
the Committee on Rules.
A spirited debate took place over a
motion to seat the delegates from the
unions whose delegates have been
protested The motion was defeated
and the matter is still in the hands
of the Committee on Credentials.
The report of Secretary Frank Nor
rison. which was unanimously adopt
ed, showed that the receipts were
$34,36S more than last year. $2,752 hav-
ing been added to the general balance
The receipts from per capita tax, $42,-
0S5, were notable and encouraging.
The expenses had increased $3S, ,774-
a large portion, $16,399, being for sal
aries and expenses of general organiz-
ers.
Charters We're issued to 3,743 affil-
lated unions, the gain in membership
being 300,446 including 44,6Ss in 755
local trades and Federal labor unions
chartered direct by the American
Federation of Labor.
At $50 p. m. the convention ad-
iourned until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
THE WORTH WILL CASE.
Asheboro Wood and Iron Works Company
Sues For S27,OOO.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheboro, N. c., Dec. 6-Court is in
session here this week, Judge Bryan pre-
siding. The Worth will case will come
up for trial next Monday 1t will be re-
membered that some of the heirs are
suing to break the will
The Asheboro Wood and Iron Works,
which was recently destroyed by fire, has
entered suit against the High Point, Ran
dleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad
Company, branch operated by the South
ern, for $27, 7,c00 less $4,000 insurance dam
ages, alleged to have been caused by
sparks from one of the Southern's en-
gines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07

furlongs: Salvaletta, to 5, won; Cogs-
Well. u to 1, second; Flaneur, to 2,
third Time, 1:19 20.
Fourth Race-Renewal of Hunter
Champion Steeplechase. about 2la miles:
Sacket, 80 to /. won Diver, 8 to 5, sec
ond; Breach of Promise, to /, third.
Time, 5:26 Us.
Fifth Race-Two-year r-olds, furlongs:
The Rogue, to l, won; Provost, 10 to /.
second; Queen Carnival, s to l, third.
Time, Ill.
Sixth. selling, / mile and 100 yards:
Oneneck Queen, to 5, won Althea. 15
to l, second; Miss Hanover, to 5. third.
Time, 1852 3-5.
Seventh Race-Handicap, 1-16 miles:
Kinnikinic. 3 to /, won; Alsike, 3 to |.
second; Borough, 4 to !, third. Time
1852 As.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
his SERMON DREW BULLETS.
1t Seems Rev Mr.. wohl Was Killed For
Preaching Against Dancing.
(By the Associated Press. }

Williamson, w. Va, Dec 6--It is now
evident that the shooting of Rev. John H.
Wohl by the Hon. S. d. Stokes on the
streets here yesterday was the result of
the sermon, clear and forceful, and yet
withal fearfully scathing preached by Rev.
Mr.. Wohl in his church last Sunday.
Mr.. Stokes is tonight improving, and il
is now expected that he will recover. al
though his escape from death was exceed
ingly narrow.
Mrs. Levine late this evening made an
affidavit in which she swears that the
first shot was fired by Rev Mr.. Wohl
after a prolonged discussion of the ser
mon, the cartoons and caricatures that
had been used to emphasize it's more
striking passages.
The Rev. Mr. Wohl in his sermon de-
picted in vivid language the terrible re-
suits of the dance and drink, and con-
demned without exception every woman.
married or single, who INDUCED in either.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
DELAREY FIRES A CONVOY.
Dewet Crosses the Caledon With Knox in
Pursuit.
(By the Assocfated Press.

London, Dec. 6.--The War Office has
received dispatch from Lord Kitchener,
dated Bloemfontein, December 9Th, an
nouncing that General Delarey with five
hundred Beers. attacked a convoy, pro-
ceeding from Pretoria to Rustenburg at
Buffelspoort, December 3rd, burned half
the convoy and killed fifteen men and
wounded twenty-three, including Lieu
tenant Baker. The Beers, this dispatch
adds, suffered considerable loss, some of
them being Killed with case shot at fifty
yards. Guns and assistance were sent
from Rustenburg and Commando Mex, and
the Beers were driven off.
The advices also say General Dewet
crossed the Caledon, December 9Th, at
Kareepont Drift, making for Odendal.
General Knox was following him. The
drift was held by a detachment of the
guards, and the river was flooded
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
BRYAN KNOWS NOTHING OF IT.
The Movement For the Organization of New
Political Party.
(By the Associated Press. J

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 6.-W. j. Bryan
said this evening that he knew nothing
of the movement for the organization of
a new political party announced ty
Charles l.. NJ. Walters, of indianapolis.
Furthermore, he said he had no knowl-
edge of the coming meeting at Indian
apolis. He declined to discuss the men
tion of his name in connection with the
formation of the proposed new party.
Mr.. Bryan said he was much pleased
TO hear of the appointment of Charles A.
Towne to a seat in the Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
The Result at BenniLg
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec GA card of seven
races, in four of which the fields were
generous furnished the sport at Benning
today. Four fayorites won Impartial, who
was well backed, and Grey Bill Higgins
both fell. Their jockeys, McDermott and
Ryan, escaped serious injuries. Termless
went to the post a strong favorite in the
fifth but when half way around his sad
die girth broke and Jockey McCue was
thrown to the ground. Summary:
First Race-Five and half furlongs
Federalist. 70 5, won; Hopbrook, s to l.,
second; False Alarm. 20 to /, third. Time,
I'll 2-5.
Second Race-Fiye and half furlongs:
Kentucky, to 4, won; Uncle Josh. 6 to
/, second; Imperalist, 20 to 1, third. Time,
Ill.
Third Race-Two- year-olds, maidens,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Two Deaths at High Point.
(special to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
High Point, N. c., Dec. 6.-Mrs Laura
Coffin died at the home of Mr.. w. II.
Ragan last night at o'clock at the ad-
vanced age of So years. She was the
mother of Mrs. W. II. Ragan and Mrs
w. T. Kirkman, CT High Point: Mrs
Gregory. of jamestown, and Mr.. VIII Cof-
I'm. of Greensboro. She was one OF tna
Oldest citizens of the county and was
revered and respected by all who knew
her. The funeral services will be held
from the house tomorrow at II o'clock
conducted by Rev. j. r. Scroggs.
Fremont Lamb we'll known in this part
OF the county, died here last night after
lingering illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
NO SEPARATION OF RACES.
The Wretched State of Affairs Existing in Ger
tain Georgia Convict Camps.
(By the Associated Press }

Atlanta, Ga, Dec 6-The special COM
mittee of the lower House appointed to
visit certain convict camps in this State
is said to have found 72 white and black
convicts sleeping in an apartment about
so by 20 feet in size. They found that
the hospital is about 1S by 18 feet in size.
and that whites and blacks are required
to occupy it together when sick.
They also learned that white and blacks
are fed out of buckets in the same apart
ment in which they sleep. The punish
ment of this camp is said to be too severe,
the committee, having occasion to ex-
anime one negro whose head was badly
bruised and cut from the blows of a
large stick. Another convict had been
cut with a knife in FIVE places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
AROLINA. FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER I. 1900.
sci. The first two are pilots of this

vessel. The first two are pilots of this
place.
The steam yacht Roamer from New
York, from Florida ports, reports that
eight days ago she met the three Beau
fort men in their little steamer. They
were starting out of the Beaufort, N. c.,
port as the Roamer was going in. A
heavy wind was then blowing and it
freshened into gale. All the men are
married and have families in Beaufort.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION.
Mckinley Tells Virginia Delegation He o.
poses Reduction.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington Dec. 6.-President McKin-
ley today told Senator'S Martin and Daniel
and Representatives Otey and Swanson,
of Virginia, who called together on him,
that he was opposed to any measure pro-
posing to reduce the representation of the
South.
Il suppose you have heard my views on
this subject" he said. Il thought it bet
ter to express them unequivocally and
clearly. l am opposed to any movement
TO reduce the representation of any South
ern State because of restriction of suf-
frage."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
CAPTURE OF WILLIAM BURNETT.
Charged With Illicit Distilling and Shooting
Deputy Marshal B. T. Morris.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer)
Greensboro, N. c., Dec G.-United
States Marshal Millikin was today notified
that William R. Burnett, who has been
eluding the Federal officers for a year
or more, had been captured in Haywood
county. He was wanted for illicit distill-
ing and shooting Deputy Marshal r. T.
Morris Burnett = desperate charac-
ter and had sworn that he would never
be taken alive. He was captured by DR..
]. F. Abel, of Clyde, who will receive
reward of $500 offered by the govern
ment
Mr.. NJ. d. Wicker and Miss Mary
Marsh, OF Proximity, were married this
morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
THIRD DAY OF TIE CONVENTION.
The Report Of the Committee on immigration
Other Matters.
(By the Associated Press }

(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, Dec. 6-The third day of
the Industrial convention opened with the
usual large attendance.
The Committee on immigration sub
mitted report recommending the several
States South through their respective leg
islatures to make early and ample pro-
visions for the work of immigration
Mr.. Sanders read resolutions which
were approved, asking Congress to make
larger annual appropriations for deep wa
ter purposes in the Mississippi River and
several Texas and Alabama streams; for
work on the jetties at Galveston and the
dredging of Ship Island Channel to a
depth of twenty three feet.
number of important papers were
read
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
STOP CHILD LABOR IN MILLS.
The Mill Owners of Georgia Unite For This
Purpose
(By the Associated Press }

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 6.--As result of
bill presented to the present session of
the Legislature to prohibit children under
II years of age working in the cotton
mills of the State. the mill owners OF
Georgia have formed an association to
stop the practice.
Since the organization OF the mill own
CTS the advocates of the bill have decided
not to insist on its passage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Miss Cozart to Wed DR.. Whitehead
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and ObserVer.)
Winston Salem, " c.. Dec. 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. T. G. Cozart today issued invita-
tions to friends out of the city to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Alta
Blanche to DR.. Joseph P. Whitehead, a
prominent young physician of Rocky
Mount, N. c. 1t will be a home wedding,
and Rev. Alexander Walker. of Durham,
grandfather of the bride. will officiate.
The couple will take a bridal trip to
Florida and will be at home in Rocky
Mount after January 1st
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
IT IS FEARRD THEY ARE LOST.
Three Men Who Left Beaufort N. C, in Small
Steamer in a Gale.
(By the Associated Press ,

Beaufort, S. c., Dec. 6.-Apprehension
is felt for the safety of William Van Har-
ten, charles Stevens and William Doan,
who left here several weeks ago for Beau
fort, n. G.. to purchase a small steam
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
W. A. LEMLY A CANDIDATE.
Winston Will Fight For the Internal Revenue
Collectors Office.
(special to News and observer.

lopecldI 20 news and UDSerVer.)
Winston Salem, n. c., Dec. 6.-This city
will put up strong fight for the collec-
tors Office of this internal revenue dis
trict. President W. A. Lemly. of Wa
chovia National Bank, is a candidate for
the place, and he will have the endorse
ment of every tobacco manufacturer and
business man here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
Hiatt Sentenced to the Reads,

Especial News and Observer)
Greensboro, N. c.. Dec. 6.-John Hiatt,
with criminal assault, was
found guilty of simple assault only and
sentenced to the roads for thirty days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-07
REVENUE REDUCTION BILL.
Will be Reported to House Amended to Take
Effect on Its Passage.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 6.--The House Ways
and Means committee voted today to re-
port the Revenue Reduction Bill as in
troduced, with an amendment making the
act take effect on its passage instead of
thirty days thereafter.