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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28
Husband and Wife Both Dead

Jacksonville, Fla, September 26.-
George F. Drew. the first democratic
governor of Florida after the war,
died at his home here this afternoon,
aged % years Two hours before his
death his wife passed away from the
effects of a stroke Of apoplexy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28

Galveston. Texas, September 25.-
There are seventeen foreign steamers
here ready for cargo. The official re-
ceipts Of cotton today were Il. POI bales.
More tina 1000 contracts have been let
Tor reDairs or rebuilding. and generai
business has beer partially resumed.
The clearing Of the immense mass OK
wreckage created by the storm Is pro-
crossing as fast as the limited D
supply permits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28

1t has been demonstrated by ex-
perience that consumption can be pre-
vented by the early use of One Min
ute Cough Cure. This is the favorite
remedy for coughs, colds, Group. asth-
ma, grippe and all throat and lung
troubles. Cures quickly. r. R Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28

Fol burns, injuries, piles and skin dis
eases use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
1t is the original. Counterfeits may
be offered. Use only DeWitt's. r.. H.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28

The census bureau that
the population of Fort Worth. Texas.
as %. SIS as against 23.07S In 1886. an
increase of 3,s12 or 1855 Per cent
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-28
TROOPS To LEAVE CHINA
ORDERS TO GHAFFEE TO WITHDRAW
THE AMERICAN FORCES
A LEGATION GUARD RETAINED

This Force of Fourteen Hundred Men
to be Commanded by General Chanee,
Independent of the Commander OF
the Allied Forces-The Guard to be
Well Supplied with Ammunition
and P~rovisioned for the Winter.
Nothing New In Diplomatic Circles.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Bettis Restrained.

AT an evening session of common
pleas court at Lisbon the motion in the
case of Joseph Falcon against Emmor
Bettis, which was filed few days ago,
was heard. AS a result of the hearing
an injunction was granted restraining
Bettis from disposing of and squander-
ing the assets of a saloon owned by
Falcon and Belts in Hanoverton. and
Taylor Temple was appointed receiver
to take charge of the same. Falcon
filed the action alleging that he had con-
tributed several hundred dollars to-
ward establishing the saloon and that
Belts had not been conducting 1t in a
way to aid him financially.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
SYSTEM
II will Cause Many Changes on the
Pennsylvania.
President Smith TO Be Retired.
General Offices of the Wheeling
Closed Till After Christmas
IA Neat Menu Card.

The pension system to be introduced
on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pitts
burg, on January l, will make num-
| Der of changes on that system and
among them two of some Importance
r. F. Smith, the president of the Cleve-
land & Pittsburg railroad and the su-
perintendent of the voluntary relief de-
partment Is said to be within the age
limit, and will be retired. John F. Mil
ler. the general superintendent of the
| Southwest system, at Columbus, is an
other who will be struck.
No statement has been made as to even
| possible successor to Mr.. Smith, but
reports have been dealing with Mr.. NIL
ler's successor for some time.
The general belief is that Mr.. Peck.
the superintendent of the Pittsburg di-
vision, will be the man. In this case
some look upon Mr.. Scrivens. the sup
erintendent ofsthe Cleveland & Pitts
burg division, as a logical successor to
Mr.. Peck. -,. .f-,
The general impression on this score,
however, is that Mr.. Schrivens is needed
badly where he is. He is known as one
of the best superintendent along the
line of the road, and his division now
has the largest tonnage of any on the
entire system, seeing the heavy ore,
iron and coal interests stationed along
it.
Mr.. Scrivens has made such a con-
spicuous success of this division that
few look for him to be transferred.
TO INTRODUCE BLOCK SIGNALS.
1t is the intention of the Pennsylvania
q H..
tenn OF block signals on the newly ac-
quired divisions which were formerly
in the w. N. Y. & p. system. AS most
of the roads represented are single
track, the necessity for perfect signals
is evident. On the Allegheny division
the semaphore system will be intro
duced, and the same will be adopted on
the New Castle division of the Penn
sylvania lines. 1t will cost many
thousands Of dollars to provide proper
system of signals on these lines.
A NEAT MENU CARD.
The Wheeling has issued a neat menu
card for its Cleveland special for Christ
mas. 1t has an elaborate design on the
frontispiece and contains a poem by
James Whitcomb Riley.
WHEELING OFFICES CLOSED.
The general offices of the Wheeling
are closed until after Christmas. All
offices will be closed on Christmas day.
BOsTwIcK TRANSFERRED.
Homer Bostwick, formerly assistant
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania
lines at Mansfield. o., has been trans
ferred to Alliance, where he will be
ticket agent. The promotion was graft
flying news to the local oficials. as they
are well acquainted with him and hold
him In high esteem.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
MONEY spent Freely
Canton Merchants Reap q Rich
Harvest.
SWEETS LEAD HOLIDAY GIFTS
Big Demand For High Grade Goods.
Jeweiry and Books Popular
Christmas Candy.

All the girls, 1t seems, are to have
boxes of fine candies this Christmas
Pretty girls are either on the increase
of their less-favored sisters are coming
in for their share of the sweets. Candy
dealers in Canton say there is no othel
way to account for the unprecedented
demand for fine candies. One dealer
said Monday that his holiday trade had
been four times as great as last year
and that he is now unable to meet his
orders. He said:
Purchasers are selecting more pure
candies than ever before. Canton mas
never been backward in its demands fpr
holiday candies, but this year the in
crease In trade Is so marked that we
can't meet 1t. 1t all goes to show that
candy as gift is growing in popularity.
The fact that nearly all kinds of flowers
are exceptionally high priced this year
may account for the run in the candy
trade"
Overcoats and heavy wear in general
bid fair to greet the new century from
store counters and shelves. The mild
ness of the season has caused mark ed
falling off in that line of trade, but suits
and furnishing goods have made a
strong showing as compared with pre-
vious years.
CALL FOR THE BEST.
A special feature of the buying this
year is that more goods of a high grade
are being sold. All tie merchants say
that the bargain counter customer is
less in evidence this Christmas. Good
merchandise is being sold both to the
Canton and to the outside trade in
quantities that are taxing the capacity
of the delivery departments of the ,ner-
camille and express companies.
Books are fighting hard with candy
for first place in popular favor. Chill
drens books Of the Mother Goose family
are especially popular, Sets of standard
works are sharing in the holiday pros
perity and the art stores are crowded
with customers.
Jewellers have had surprisingly ac-
tive trade during the last week and
articles of high value are finding ready
purchasers. Cut glass and imported
china ware is much in favor with the
holiday crowds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
PROFESSIONAL PROMOTER.

When the American Sheet Steel COM
pany returned to the Coshocton board
of trade the bonus given to the Coshoc-
ton Rolling Mill company the belief was
general in Coshocton that no difficulty
would be experienced in finding a reli-
able manufacturing concern or concerns
that would move to that place for a con-
sidcration. An experience extending
through sevral months has convinced
Secretary Boyd that the task is not so
easy. tei. Ia,
''You see we have the professional
promoter to meet on every hand" said
he. "Ho is a smooth individual and
knows his business. Ho seems to be be
hind every project or connected in some
manner with number Of plans we have
taken up. Now we want nothing to do
with him. We are honest In our deal
ings with all people and we expect them
to be equally honest. but we ncverthe-
less keep our eye on them. They APP
pear In every conceivable manner. and
have propositions that are as pretty as
can be. but they have more profit In
them for tho promoter than for the
people OF Coshocton, and they are even
tually turned down. II Isn't safe for the
Dl1ooesslonn> promoter to attempt to do
|.era WIN ~ cosheoton board p
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
A LESSON IN economy.
Twenty-Five Cents Buys Pres.
sents For Dad, Sis, Mother
and the Kid.

One of the leading Market street de-
partment stores was crowded with the
usual crowd of happy-go-luck holiday
shoppers Monday morning. Every man
was burdened with packages. and 1t
seemed that every woman led a child.
All were on the street for the same
purpose. To pick way through the
jumbling. jostling crowd was fatiguing.
but gift-buying is pleasant task. and
no one appeared to mind the difficulties
in elbowing through the mass of hu-
manity. When friends met they ex-
changed appropriate compliments. The
strangers glance carried a smile with
1t. Good cheer was in the very atmos-
phere.
Carriages rolled up to the doors and
'he occupants We're surrounded by gifts
which will be- distributed Tuesday
Prosperou- persons of more humble
rank hurried in and out of the store
spending the accumulations of several
weeks from good salaries. All
were buying freely, with the
true Cantonian's spirit of lib
eralty. Perhaps in the crowd one of the
shoppers was overlooked. He was a
tiny boy. and was buffeted from side
to side. He had some packages in his
arms, and was looking intently at the
counters for other bargains. Certain it
is that no other person among the gift
hunters had started out with less
money. His original capital was %
cents, and he was buying Christmas
remembrances for mother. dad. sis, Bill
and the kid"
Wise women who boast of their ability
in domestic economy could have learn
ed lesson from the tiny boy. for with
his meager sum he had bought mother"
thimble, dad" a collar button, isis"
a calendar. "Bill" a baseball and the
kid" a picture book. He was an artist
in economy, and went to his little home
on the side street quite as proud of his
purchases as the opulent shopper in
the carriage, and doubtless his gifts will
be bestowed and accepted with the most
genuine sentiment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
THREE GIFTS 10 ClRSI.
The Theme Of Rev. G. A. :HlSl's
Christmas Sermon atifirst
Christlan Church.

At the First Christian church Rev.
c, A. Hill delivered an address dealing
with the infancy of Jesus. He told how
the ancient Hebrew prophets had fore'
told the coming of great ruler who
would deliver them from bondage ana
restore to them their ancient power.
Tfe described the wise men coming from
Persia, India and Egypt to do honor
to the Babe that was to be born in the
little Jewish village of Bethlehem, ana
likened the gifts of the wise men to the
gifts that we may bring to Him. He
dwelt particularly on the gift of "ut-
tered love-" saying that as Christ was
the spirit of love incarnate. the utter
apce of love in any way and for any
thing is confession of Christ. the
gifts of the wise men were gold. frank.
incense and myrrh; our gifts, he said.
should be uttered love. Christian dls-
-cipleship. eager listening and joyous
servitude.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
LEGAL NOTICE.

Robert II. Patton, residing VI or near Delta.
Colorado, and whose address Ia that place.
care E. Estep's Box. Will take notice that on
the 22nd day OF December, 1900, the News
Democrat Publishing Coinpnn filed Its Ds-
tition In the Court OF Common Pleas. or
Stark couty, in case No. 1852, against said
Robert II. Patton, praying for the reforma-
tion OF an advertising contract between said
parties so as to show said contract to IS
made With The News-Dcmocrat Publishing
Company and for judgment against him "a
the sum OF sl20tl With interest on eli. 10 frcm ID
February LIST, l!W0. and interest on SiI2. .2
from December lat, 1000, sald sum being
claimed partly as the amount due in an ac-
count for advertising, and partly rs damages
for breach Of contract for advertising, and
for It's costs In said case, and oil othcr legal
and able relief.
Said Robert n. Patton VIII also talse notics
that an attachment has been issued In said
caee and levied on the undivided holt OF al
OF lot numbers t688 l0l7, l0B0, soul, and lot Mo-
Abs, excepting part thereof sold to Hmv60
Brumbnugh, October 24th, 1925, By deed ~
corded In Volume 907, page 6i6, In the Deed
Records OF stark county, Ohio, as said iOU
are numbered ON the aoljeduie Of the IotS al
the city Of Canton, stark county, Ohio. and
that aRid Robert y. Patton is reuuired q
judsmsnt mag = tckse ssc,ns3 h!9;
-. A''s'sS;' S. s ! :sss:as:Ss$! - -.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Accused OF LANDCRABBINC.

Washington, Dec 24.-Congress and
Pennsylvania railroad are accused by
the American Institute of Architects
of great scheme of land-grabbing.
Architects and landscape gardeners of
the country are up in arms, because
congress is about to pass bill con-
firming the Pennsylvania railroad in
its occupation of the Mall, series OF
parks stretching from the capitol to the
Washington monument, which it is as
serted, was destined by George Wash
ington to be the most beautiful park of
the city, which bears his name. OPP
ponents of the bill say it gives the
company land worth more than
$4,000, 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

with which 70 look into tlne devious
ways Of county financiering.
Judge Ambler win hang no stocking.
He says the boys Can have what is left.
he having attained f,is ambition. r.
Charles A. Doughc.N wants a big
Canton boom-not for himself particu-
larry, but for the whole town.
Attorney j.. j. Grant " ould like to see
his law library rise, P.oenix-like, out
of the ashes Of the big fire. :.
j. II. Campbell, motorman at the court
house. wants certificate Of good health.
Rev. Schmucker desires nothing bet
ter than a good time for the kids.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

trade. We are next to him and he Us
only wasting his time. We hope soon
to land something good and give the
ball another kick. 1t is rolling along
well at present, but we want to see 1t
roll far ahead OF any previous year dur
ing the first of the new century"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Sent BulIe. Through His Brain.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.
New York. Dec 24.-Louis Lombard,
an Italian, serenaded his sweetheart at
her home early this morning, and with
the love still on his lips he sent death
dealing bullet into his brain.
He was in love with dark-eyed Josie
Deparlo. but his affections were unrc-
quilted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

In the suit of Elmer T.. Garvin VS..
Lewis #. Skelton, ct al. reply to the
amended answer has been filed, by At
the. amended answer of Clarence r.
Exline. as administrator of j. X. Ex-
line. deceased. the defendant admits
that the deceased had been surety of
the note in question, but further denies
every allegation of said answer not ex-
pressly admitted. and he prays judg-
ment
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any cure of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY e. CO.,
Proprietors. Toledo, Ohio
We. the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST Sc TRUAx, Wholesale DRUG
gists, Toledo. Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
gistss Testimonials free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
LITERARY Debate.

A literary session will be held We'd
nesday night at the Waco school house.
The question to be discussed will be;
Resolved. That the signs OF the times
indicate the downfall of our republic"
Affirmative-Ed. A. Zininger.
Negative-J. M. Martin.
The Black Diamond quartet will ren-
der vocal selections.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
sudo,,e and Mrs. Dsv.

Judge and Mrs. Day, OF Canton, spent
part of the week at the white house, and
left Wednesday night for home. While
they were In Washington there was q
dinner or two of a most informal char
acter. and the comptroller Of the
treasury gave them q theatre party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Sou.ju.Iaw Sued.

Attorney David Fording, of Alliance,
filed an answer for the defendant Mon
day, in the case of David 8. Erskine vs..
James Kelley. The controversy arose
over some property. The plaintif Is
the son-fn- law of the defendant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Happy Wedding.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat
Alliance, Dec. 24.-Charles A. Gall
laher and Grace Emily Trail were quiet
ly married Sunday night at the brides
home. Mr.. Gallagher is q well known
young man of Alliance. and Miss Trail
Is the daughter Of Pension Attorney
Trail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
Senator Hanna In Alliance

Senator M. A. Hanna accompanied by
his daughter, was In Alliance Saturday
en- his way from Washington to Cleve-
his family.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
have SECURED A MONSTER LIST
Of Names of Taxpayers Who De.
sire That the Court Name
a Committee.
SAME LAW APPLIES IN STARK.
Was Quoted Some DAYS Since by the
News.Democrat In Connection With
the Extraordinary Bills That
Have Been Paid In This


The spirit of investigation Is in the
air. Judge McCarty has been informed
that committee Of Carroll county
citizens, representing taxpayers in the
county, would be in Canton Monday af-
ternoon on the 2:35 II in from the south,
TO see him about appointing an investi-
eating committee to look into the trans
actions of the eX-auditor and present
treasurer of Carroll county.
The committee IS said to have a petit
tion 500 names long. Those signing it
are said to be principally friends of j.
V. Lawler, who makes the charges
against the officials. yet there are the
names of quite a number of Republi-
cans upon it.
An Informal investigation had been
held. by committee of two, but 1t re-
suited in nothing definite. The Repub-
lican member of the committee, w. l..
Handley insisted that all was regular,
while VIII Hays, the Democratic mem
Der. claimed that certain large amounts
were paid out without warrant of law.
This did not satisfy the clamor among
the people. and Immediately petitions
were prepared and sent into every
school district of the county. asking for
a legal investigation under the statute
in such Case3 made and provided.
1t is claimed that these have been
numerously signed, and merged into
ONE CUMBERSOME PETITION,
Nb'H lht NOlillilllltt VIII IItSthl W
Judge McCarty Monday afternoon.
1t is rumorcd that a NUMBER of friends
of cX-Auditor Tinlin, who i3 to be inves-
tiGatcd, anticipated the petition and
have already been in Canton to see
Judge McCarty. possibly with a view
TO having something to say as to who
shall constitute the committee, if any
is appointed.
Those familiar with the law are of
the opinion that such a committee can
not be appointed during; the interim
between terms of court. The law says
that the court may appoint such COM
mittee. and a Judge is not q court ex-
cept when court is in session. So the
appointment of the committee may
have to be postponed until the January.
term convenes.
J. r.. Neeley, eX-clerk of courts of
Carroll county. who was in Canton
Monday, stated that in his town-Mal-
vern--there was the utmost secrecy OBJ
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES.
Controlled the Markets Of Can.
ton Monday. -, 49,,
POULTRY IN LARGE SUPPLY.
Buying In all Lines Quite Hesvy,,. .Tur,.
keys Bring ~ Cents...Cranbcrvies ~
Sold Higher by Some Dealers.

Everything in the markets, Monday.
gave way to Christmas supplies. Pos
sibly never in the history Of Canton
was there as much poultry in the
market or was 1t selling more freely.
Trade was brisk early In the day aud
was well sustained At the market
house there was unusual activity and a
large supply on hands, Turkeys sold
uniformly at IA cents for dressed, except
that concessions were made on large
gobblers. The choice of the epicure is
fat young hens. Ducks and geese sold
at IA cents, also, at the market house.
but at the butcher shops and some of
the groceries they were Offering them
at 121s cents. Chickens ranged In price
at from ~ to IA cents, owing to quality.
Some dealers are selling cranberries
at IL cents per quart. owing to the
slight increase In the wholesale price,
but others still adhere to the standard
price OF 10 cents.
There seems to be an especially heavy
demand for nuts, English walnuts SELL
ing at from 12 to Is cents per pound, and
mixed bringing 10 and ~ cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

See us before you buy air guns and
rifles. w. II. Shaffer & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

The best place to buy skates. sleds.
velocipedes, tricycles and boys tool
cheats is at w. II. 5haffer & Co.
tf-sem
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

served with regard to the petition. Only
those who agreed to sign 1t We're al
lowed to see the paper and just who
had signed was not generally known.
Mr.. Neeley was of the opinion that
nothing would be accomplished by the
investigation. but of course he spoke
from Republican standpoint
THE SAME LAW QUOTED.
The committee that has sought to be
appointed. would be named under the
law quoted by the Ncws-Democrat
some days since, with reference to the
enormous bills that have been paid out
in Stark county, for which there is no
visible return, in many instances, The
court may name a committee to go over
the books, and they would probably be
committee of experts. The conten-
ton in Carroll county is not the same
as in Stark county. and the same char
acter of experts will not be appointed,
as 1t Is said here that in Stark county
1t will probably be necessary to ap-
point an architect and a contractor on
some of the work, as well as an expert
on measuring stone work. Taxpayers
may petition the court and have a COM
mittee appointed, but as the prosecuting
attorney has undertaken the work in
Stark no such step will be necessary by
the taxpayers, as the prosecutor will
probably call for what expert assistance
he requires.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

See our line of carvers. table cutlery
pocket knives. etc. before you buy your
Christmas presents, at w. H. Shaffer
= Co.'s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

The best place to buy skates. sleda.
velocipedes -trieycles and boys tool
chests is at w. H. Shaffer & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25
OliO.RiVer & Lake BrieR. R.

Trains leave Alliance 9:l5 q. M, 1
p. M, $50 p. m.
Arrive At Bergholz at 11:25 .. M,
,5:35 p. M, 7:35 p. m.
Leave Bergholz at $50 q. M, 5:35 Q.
M, l:15 p. m.
Arrive at Alliance at 7:oo q. M, ll:s5
q. M, 4 p. m.
These trains run dsily, except Sum
day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-25

All the best makes Of table cutlery. st
w. n. 6hafxer = 90. tf-fem