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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

When things get so rotten political
ly that religious paper such as The
Baptist is, has to step out of its usual
course as spiritual guide of our people
to make such comment as is published
elsewhere in The LEADER on the politi-
cal condition of our State. it is time for
all thinking people to stop and serious
ly consider the situation. Down with
ring politics and election frauds
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

Mrs. w. ]. Armstrong, of Monticel-
10, is dead. Since the death of her
eldest born, DR.. o. Nj. Armstrong,
more than two years ago, she had new
er been quite the same and easily sue
cumbed to the ravages of disease. She
left a husband, two married daughters
and son of Is to miss her as the days
90 by.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05
Call for POpulist Mass Meeting.

All voters of Lincoln county giving
their allegiance to the Peoples party,
are hereby called upon to assemble in
mass meeting at the court house in
Brookhaven on Thursday, September
20th inst, at l o'clock p. m. for the
purpose of electing new county exec
utive committee and the transaction
of such other business as may come
before said meeting.
w. p. SMITH, Chairman.
G. r. ROBERTSON, Sec'y.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

VIM. j. Bryan, Democratic nominee
for President and Theodore Roosevelt,
Republican candidate for the highest
office in these United States, sat down
together at a lunch provided by the
labor men in Chicago, on Monday last
1t was flag of truce" luncheon, for
the trades union men had declared
in the celebration of Labor Day there
was to be no politics. So the lion and
the rough rider sat down together.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

Gals oiarlon- Ledger issued today a
tion aua Ship Island railroad edi-
a,o winch gave a list of all the towns
ta;,; Tue ine and other matter per-
b lug h 10 the road, which is destined
one OF great value to the State.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

soooo sooard Croker bets $4,000 against
slso. 49, mat the Nebraskan will be
''ected President.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-05

Trusts, combines and imperialism
viii down Republicanism.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

stroyed. Lieutenant Blue, of the
American navy, sent a message to me
today, from Tien Tsin river, saying that
he had just received a dispatch from the
British consulate at Tien Tsin stating
that reinforcements were very urgently
needed. The casualties have been very
heavy and the supplies of ammunition
are insufficient. Blue also says that
machine and field guns are needed. The
Russians at the railroad station at
Tien Tsin are hard pressed.
The Chinese are continuing an inces-
SAINT fire with large guns on European
concessions, nearly all Of which have
been destroyed. 1t is rumored that
Lieutenant Wright, of the United
States marine corps, has been seriously
wounded. Lieutenant Blue warns the
relief column to beware of ambushes
just outside Of Tien Tsin."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
COMMANDER WISE
Did Excellent Work In the
Way of Sending Troops
To the Front.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Che Flu, June 23.-Delayed.-Comm
der Wise. Of the U. s. gunboat Mon
ocacy, telegraphs per courier from
Taku, Wednesday afternoon, as fol-
lows:
This morning I started fires in the
locomotives and got two field pieces
mounted on two cars which are now
leaving with 1870 American marines and
400 Russians for Tien Tsin. When the
train gets as far as 1t can go, which
will probably be half way to Tien Tsin,
the troops will press ahead on foot, and
the train will return here for reinforce
ments. Lack Of firemen prevented my
sending other trains. may be attack
ed here tonight. but am confident that
am able to look after myself. My
greatest concern is to preserve the roll
Ing stock as 30 much depends on the
railroads to hasten troops to Tien Tsin.
Several French officers who escaped
from Tien Tsin Tuesday night at 7:SO.
state that the Chinese troops were then
attacking foreigners. They have modern
field guns and when the officers left
were barterins the foreign strongholds.
The American consulatN has been de-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
CHINESE CRUISERS
SO Situated That They Are
Greater In Force Titan
Allied Fleet,

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Shanghai. June 3.-(Evening. 1.-THE
five Chinese cruisers, Hei Shan, Hal
Tien, Sci Gang, Flu Ching and Peng
Chi, which are anchored in position to
command the foreign settlements here,
have been ordered to leave, by the
British authorities, because of the un-
easiness their presence causes. It is
felt that the Chinese warships would
be sure to Join the We Sung forts in
an attack on Shanghai, and their COM
bined strength is much greater than the
allied fleet here. The latter consists of
the British cruiser Undaunted, British
sloop Daphne, the Japanese warship
Ohagi, the British surveying vessel
Water Witch and the American gun
boat Castine. The Chinese are hard at
work at the Kiang Nan arsenal near
here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
KEMPF REPORTS.
What He Says Is Probably Late
But Has Just Been Made
Public.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Washington, June 23.-A dispatch
from Rear Admiral Kempff evidently
sent before the one reporting a fight
with the Chinese army near Tien Tsin
was made public at noon. Under date
Of Che Foo, June 23,. he replies to a
query from the navy department that
foreign forces in Peking are made up
Of 80 Austrians, rs French, so Germans,
70 British, 40 Italians. 90 Japanese rs
Russians and IS Americans. He says
further: mo news Of the whereabouts
of the Peking relief expedition reported
by cablegram June 12. Japan expects
several thousand troops now due. No
news from Tien Tsin or Peking since
last reports.,'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
NOT A HARD MATTER,
German Editor Says Mckinley
Ought to Be Beaten
With Ease.

Indianapolis, June 23.-The German
Telegraph, Of this city, which voices the
German Democracy of Indiana, has this
to say Of McKinley's denominations:
''The lack Of strength of purpose and
character Of which Mckinley was ac-
cused before his election in 1896, las
been amply proved during the three
years of his administration. He is a
weaklng, who has presented to the
country the shameful spectacle of a
president without presidential power
president who subjected the interests
of the people to the tender mercies of
one of the smoothest and most con-
scienceless wire pullers the country has
ever been cursed with-Boss Hanna.
Hannaism has damaged McKinley's
popularity to such an extent that he is
today the weakest man Of his party.
Mckinley Is a worthy representative
of the destructive policy of imperialism,
the robber trusts. and is a devoted
slave Of capital and its masters.
To beat Mckinley should
not be a hard matter for a we'll organ
lied Democracy. There Is only
one breaker ahead-the 16 to question
in the platform Of 1896. Let this point
be eliminated and there will be no doubt
of the glorious victory Of Democracy in
November next.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
BROUGHT TO TIME.
One Trust That Will Have To
Figure the Thing All
Over Again.

Columbus, June 22.-One trust has
been brought to time in this state. 1t
Will be remembered that State Secre-
tary Kinney refused a charter to the
American bridge trust because of pro-
vision that would have enabled the trust
to purchase and manipulate the stocks
OF other companies. In accordance with
an opinion rendered by Attorney Gen.
eral Sheets sustaining State Secretary
Kinney, the bridge trust has amended
its application for a charter in Ohio
by striking out the trust feature, which
would have enabled the trust to absorb
Ohio bridge companies, and a charter
will issue.
Mark Hanna's coal trust, known as
the Pittsburg Coal Co., which sought
admission into Ohio with exactly the
same grab-net in its application for
charter, and which was rejected by
State Secretary Kinney, has not yet
conformed to the ruling of the secreta-
ry Of state and attorney general. AS
any trust with which Senator Hanna Is
identified is probably "a good trust"
within the meaning of the Republican
party's classification of trusts, it is ex-
pected that Hanna's coal trust will
commence mandamus proceedings
against Secretary Kinney, in which
event Attorney General Sheets will
probably receive a letter from Senator
Hama advising him that mo man in
public office owes the public anything"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

bott. Nevada, r. L. Fulton. New
Hampshire, Frederick A. Palmer. New
Jersey, Leslie d. Ward. New York,
Frank s. Witherbee. North Carolina,
w. A. Lembley. North Dakota, Fred
erick Lentz. Ohio, J. G.. Y. Butler, Jr.
Oregon, Henry E. Ankeny. Pennsyl-
vana, L. c. Magee. Rhode Island, Jos.
c. Fletcher. South Carolina, e. H.
Deas. South Dakota, c. 3. Collins.
Tennessee, George d. Tillman. Texas,
]. G. Lowden. Utah, Thomas Kearns.
Vermont, w. N. Patt. Virginia, ].
Hampton Hoge. Washington, Levi An
keny. West Virginia, w. w. Monroe.
Wisconsin, Walter Alexander. wyom-
ing, c. d. Clark. Alaska, w. d. Grant.
Arizona, John w. Dorrington. Indian
Territory, p. L. Soper. New Mexico,
w. A. Otera. Oklahoma, w. j. French.
District Of Columbia, w. C. Chase.
Hawaii, s. Parker.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
WHO ARE FIGHTING?
American Government Wants
to Know Whether Imper-
ialS or Boxers.

lNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Washington, June 23.-The navy de-
partment gave out the following this
morning:
Acting Secretary Hackett has, this
morning, received dispatch from Ad-
miral Kempff, dated Che Foo, June 23,
to the effect that our marines under
Major Waller, together with 400 Rus
slams, have had an engagement with the
Chinese army near Tien Tsin. They
could not break through the Chinese
lines. A force numbering 1000, the ad-
miral reports, is now ready to make an
other attempt.
The news is most serious, for it adds
to the belief that the regular Chinese
troops are bombarding Tien Tsin and
this means open war.
The dispatch shows that the opposing
forces must be either in overwhelming
numbers or that 1t Is q well organized
body. Either horn of the dilema points
to the presence Of imperial troops.
Said an official Of the state depart
ment this morning: "It is most q
singular circumstance that out of 40 or
so dispatches received from China we
have not been able to learn whether
1t Is the representative troops of China
or rabble of bigots, calling themselves
Boxers. that we have to fight. After
all these days no one has sent an in
telligent dispatch on this point, the one
most important, from our standpoint"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
NOTIFY PRESIDENT.
Personnel of Committee That
Will Come to Canton For
That Purpose.

Philadelphia. June 22.-The committee
to notify the president was appointed
as follows. Senator Lodge being made
chairman:
Alabama. p. d. Baker. Arkansas,
Charles e. Green. California, w. M.
Garland. Colorado, d. H. Moffatt.
Connecticut. L. r. Plinpton. Delaware,
!. F. Alice. Florida. Joseph e. Lee.
Georgia. w. A. Pledger Idaho. w. b.
Hepburn. Illinois. Frank o. Lowden.
Indiana. John d. Wildman. Iowa, c. e.
Albrook. Kansas, w. G. Holt. Ken
lucky. e. r. Franks. Louisiana, Jules
Godachaus. Maine, Wainwright Cush-
ing. Maryland. William F. Airey. Mas
sachusetts, F. Il. Huntress. Michigan.
Frank J. Hecker. Minnesota, Raw w.
Jones. Mississippi. Samuel p. Hurst.
Missouri. John B. Owens. Montana.
David u. Folsom. Nebraska, o. A. Alb
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
THE JOLTING
She Received En- Route to The
Hospital Cured Her Of
Appendicitis.

Cleveland, June 22.-Cleveland's rough
pavements have proved better than the
skill of surgeon, in a second case.
Mrs. o. p. Clay was victim of appen-
dicitis. During the early stages of her
illness it was hoped that she might
be spared from the operating table. Her
condition became more serious with
time and her attending physician, DR..
George d. Upson, finally concluded that
an operation would be necessary.
The patient was made as comfortable
as possible in an ambulance and taken
to hospital. On arriving there DR..
Upson noted a remarkable change of
some kind in his patient. He could not
account for it, and made an examina-
ton. Then DR.. Upson announced, to the
great surprise of all, that the operation
need not be performed. Mrs. Clay, he
said, would soon be perfectly well. The
jolting the patient had received in being
moved to the hospital had Jared out
the obstruction in the appendix.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

Says That Two Frauds, Civil
and Military, Were
Nominated.

Columbus, June 23.-General John A.
Beatty, prominent Republican, as we'll
as most successful banker, has made
D. most forcible expression of his opin-
ion Of the Republican national platform
and nominees.
What do I think Of the platform ?"
he said. II think it is made up of a
lot Of bald assumption, sprinkling Of
hypocrisy and a good many falsehoods
Il hope that the ticket will be de-
feated. I will not vote the ticket. Nc
kinley Is a civil fraud and Roosevelt
Is military fraud, and the ticket de-
serves to be beaten. I don't know that
/ shall vote for the other fellow, for it
does not strike me that / am compelled
to choose even the lesser of the two
evils, but l must in fairness say that
my opinion Of Bryan grows more and
more favorable He is beyond doubt
sincere and he is certainly near to the
people. On the other hand, Mckinley is
the rich mems man, not peoples man.
Hanna was the ruler-the high cock
alorum-of the convention. Now in
fact, Hanna is an illiterate ass, a DO
litical blunderer.
He simply gets what he buys--rather
what the manufacturers buy for him.
They furnish the money and he spends
1t. The Philadelphia convention is al
most wholly convention of office hold
ers and office seekers-all willing to
get down on their knees for place. They
are simply looking for office and its
emoluments, not to the interests of the
people,"
What is your opinion of the platform
declaration as to the foreign achieve
ments and policy Of the administra-
tion?" was asked.
1T is lie. If we had an Englishman
in John Hays place he could not and
would not have played more into the
hands Of England. l believe that his
son was sent to Pretoria to act as a SPY
in England's behalf and that Macrum
lost his position because he would not
serve as spy. He is too decent a man
to serve in that capacity. The other
declarations as to our foreign achieve
ments and policy are mere buncombe
and misrepresentation"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.1

New York, June 23.-An alarming
cable dispatch has Just been received
in this city from Rev. Frederick e.
Brown, Methodist missionary at Tien
Tsln. The dispatch was dated Che Foo.
June %, and is as follows:
1T have just got away from Tien Tsin
on German gunboat. The city has
been bombarded for several days by the
Chinese. All the foreign part Of Tien
Tsin has been destroyed. Lieutenant
Wright, Of our navy, and $50 others Of
the white residents. marines and sailors
sent up to our assistance are killed or
wounded. The American consulate
building has been destroyed. Ammu-
milton is almost gone. The garrison is
suffering terribly and needs instant
help"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
WILL RECKON
WITH HANNA.
Prominent Republican Organ
Discusses Naming of Cox.
BARGAIN WITH HANNA.
That is Why He Was Selected Against tho
Wishes of the Respectable Mem
bers of the Party in
Ohio,

Toledo, June 22.-The Blade, the lead
ing Republican paper of northwestern
Ohio, published q two-column picture
Of Geo. b. Cox on its editorial page, and
under the picture appears the follow
ing inscription: George b. Cox, the
Cincinnati boss" In connection with
the picture and Mr.. Cox, the Blade says:
Yesterday the Ohio delegation to the
national Republican convention named
George y. Cox as membero of the national
committee from this state for four
years. The vote stood 20 for Cox and
II against him. This action was taken
by the majority of the delegates to
fulfill apromise said to have been made
by Hanna to Cox in return for the lat
ter handing over the votes of the
Hamilton county delegation in the last
convention to secure the nomination of
Governor Nash. One newspaper cor
respondent elegraphs to his paper that
Cox's election was accomplished with
ease. AS a matter Of fact it was practi-
cally a ratification of the choice of the
party leaders of the state.
HANNA'S BARGAIN.
This Is entirely too mild statement
of the case. 1t was simply the carry
ing out Of corrupt bargain made by
Senator Hanna in defiance of the will of
the best element of Republican voters
in Ohio Here we have very clear
illustration of the evil of the boss
methods in politics. The position of
national committeeman from the great
common wealth of Ohio is high honor.
The man chosen should be one who has
the respect and confidence of the party.
Cox has neither. He is a political thug,
a man who has made politics a business,
his means Of livelihood. His name is a
stencil in the nostrils of every decent,
self-respecting voter in the state of
Ohio. Mr.. Hanna has made colossal
biunder in forcing the Republican party
of Ohio to pay his individual political
debts. The voters of that party in Ohio
will have none of Cox in their party
affairs, and Mr.. Hanna should know it.
His long domination of Hamilton county
is disgrace which they keenly resent
They look forward to a day of reckoning
and it is coming.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
FROM BRUSSELS.
RUSSIA PREDESTINED
To PredOminate In Asia, So the
Editorial Writers Are
Told.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
London, June 23.-The Vienna corre-
spondent Of the Daily Express says that
the Russian minister of the interior, M.
Sipiaguine. has issued the following in
structions for the guidance Of newspa-
pers in dealing with the far eastern
question:
"First-No reference to the movement
Of Russian troops or warships.
"Second-Papers must bear in mind
that the Gear Is actuated only by a de-
sire to maintain the peace and good
will among the nations.
"Third-No gossip about the differ
ences among the Powers that would be
displeasing to the government.
"Fourth-No criticism of Russian di-
plomacy or Of military or naval STRAIT
egy.
"Fifth-Editorial writer's should rec
ollect that Russia Is predestined to pre-
dominate in Asia.
"Sixth--Comparisons may be made be-
tween Russian and foreign troops and
seamen when unfavorable to foreign
ers."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
In FESTIVE ATTIRE.
Oberlin is Receiving and En-
tertaining Many
Guests.

Oberlin, o., June 23.-Oberlin is in fes-
tive dress today, receiving her many
guests, who are coming to attend the
college commencement exercises. The
business houses are deliberately deco
rated and on quiet residence streets
bunting covers piazza railings and WIN
dowsills. The large tent is decorated
inside with flags Of college classes of
the past, the tent poles are wrapped
in the college colors, and the speakers
stand is banked with palms and ferns.
The seats Of the tent are arranged in
style.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
GERMAN MINISTER ALIVE.
Baron Won Ketteler, Who Was
Reported to Have Been Kill
ed Is Alive.

lNews-Democrat Leased Wire Seryics
Berlin, June 23.-The Chinese minister
here has communicated to the German
foreign office cable from the viceroy
of Nan King, saying that he had been
informed from Peking that the German
minister, Baron Won Ketteler, was alive.
Baron Won Ketteller was reported on
June Is to have been killed at Peking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
MOVEMENT OF CHINESE
Supports the Theory That They
Intend to Defend
StrOnghOlds.

GNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Shanghai. June est Is reported here
on good authority that the Chinese in
tend to defend Kiang Yin. Silver Island.
and WI Sung. Qn the neighborhood Of
Shanghai.) The movement of Chinese
troops from 500 Chow supports this
view. Many women and children are
here for Japan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
PRINCE LUAN
Father of the Heir Apparent,
Personally Directing At
tack on Tien Tsin.

CNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service ]
Shaghai. June 2S.-Of four torpedo
boats captured at Taku, Russia. En-
gland, France and Germany have each
retained one. Prince Tuan. father Of
the heir apparent, is said to be person.
ally directing the attack on Ten Tsin.
The Chinese have forty guns, all Krupp
quick hrers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
MINISTER WU
Will Not Be Held As a Hostage
But Will Just Get His
Passports.

[News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. ]
Washington. June 23.-It Is stated
here on the highest authority that Min
lister WI. China's representative. will
not be held as a hostage for the safety
Of American residents in his country
under any conditions. Should war be
declared by China, Minister WI will
ask for his passports and will receive
them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
Back to the Bottom of the Nine.

Carrollton Republicans Standard: The
Salineville base ball club came over
Friday and In an uninteresting game of
seven innings was defeated by the home
team by a score Of 81 to /. The only re-
deeming feature of the game was the
work OF Mcdowell. the delivery end Of
the Carrollton battery. who struck out 20
men In seven innings. never giviRg the
Salineville boys q hit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26

for immediate service. All the estimates
heretofore submitted have been based
upon the assumption that the troops
might be needed to preserve the integ-
rity Of the Chinese empire and not to
perform police duty. There was no idea
that the Boxer" insurrection would at
tain the proportion 1t has.
The officials are prepared to receive
almost any kind Of news. While it is
hoped no harm has come to Minister
Conger Of any Of the consular officers,
1t would not surprise them to learn that
the American officials had suffered the
fate that has befallen foreigners not in
the service Of their governments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
THREE BRIGADES
TO Be Sent From This Country
and From the Philip.
pines.

CNews-Democrat Leased Wire Service
Washington. June 2a.-This govern
ment has practically come to the conclu-
sion that 1t was useless to think of deal
ing with the Chinese situation by send
ing another battalion Of Marines or q
regiment Of land soldiers. Preparations
are going on looking to the dispatch of
at least three brigadss Of soldiers. to
be collected both In this country and In
the Philippines. s s
General Macarthur was asked By cabls
how much Of his force can be spared
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
A HARD FIGHT.
John Sherman Thinks the Re-
publicans Haven't An
Easy Thing.

Mansfield. O., June 23.-Ex- Secretary
Sherman. in conversation with friends
expressed himself as being well pleased
with the nomination Of Gov. Roosevelt
for the vice presidency, although he
said there will be q hard fght ahead
with w. J. Bryan In the aeld.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-06-26
FRENCH CRUISER
Reports That the Native City OF
Tien Tsin Has Been
Destroyed.

CNews-Democrat Leased Wire service.l
Che Foo. June 2s.-The French cruiser
Pascal. which left Tien Tsin on the night
Of June a. reports on the authority Of
French railroad engineers who got