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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
"KIDNAP M'KINLEY.
And Let Ne Speak For Bryan
Is a st. LOuiSan's
Advice.

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 4.-The DEM
ocratic headquarters are constantly re-
ceiving suggestions how to run the cam
paign, but the oldest proposition was
received yesterday by Mayor Taggart
from DR.. Rufus G.. Wells, of st. Louis,
who styles himself a hypnotist and
aeronaut. He proposes that instead Of
long speeches to be delivered by Bryan
and Stevenson on notification day,
he be substituted for an address one
hour long from his gigantic aerial ma
chine" during which speech he will
unfold his plan to hypnotic President
Mckinley and transport him to China
in the flying machine. While McKin-
ley is conducting the campaign against
Peking on the other side he will soar
above and shower the doomed city with
dynamite.
An organization of free silverites,
known as the Bryan Stalwarts, will in
augurate the campaign in this city next
Monday night, having secured a tent
which will seat 1000 people. They pro-
pose to move from ward to ward until
the whole city has been covered. The
opening speeches will be made by
Frank Burke, the Democratic nominee
for congress, and Prof Philip Heise, of
Nebraska.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
WHAT sam KEE THINKS.
Cincinnati Cinnamon Talks
About the Campaign of
the Boxers.

Sam Kee, the proprietor of a Chinese
laundry on Sixth street, Cincinnati, is
in receipt of Chinese paper Just pub
lished in San Francisco, which states
that the present uprising in China is not
as serious as the American papers seem
to think it is, says the Cincinnati En-
quirer. Advices from the mother coun-
try, published in the WAR Kee," which
is the name of the paper, and which, by
the way, is the name of it's publisher
and owner. as well. state that the
Boxers are not committing all the dep
relations attributed to them, and that
while some of their bands have killed
native Christians, and in some in
stances the missionaries this was only
done when the Boxers had been irri-
tated by the former parties. The paper
also states that none Of the foreign con-
suls or ministers have been killed, not
even the German minister. Sam Kee Il
an intelligent Chinaman and has a fair
command of the English language. He
stated to an Enquirer reporter that his
view OF the situation was simply this:
That the Boxers. which Is a patriotic
order, became incensed at the laxness ol
the imperial government of their native
land In allowing foreign nations to come
into their country and take liz Chinest
territory. They are particularly aggriev.
ed at the Germans and Russians, and
feel that some steps ought to have
been taken long ago to drive them ou
Of China.
'The 5oxers,"he said. have prQbabl,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07

killed native Christians and missiona-
ries, but have not done anything
against the ministers. That Is what our
paper says. OF course / do not know
anything but what it says. Put your
self in the Chinaman's shoes. Suppose
that China, japan, Russia and Germa-
ny were to come over here and make
little settlements along your coasts, and
they would say, after they had been
here for some time, Let us divide up the
United States What would you do?
Wouldn't you kill the foreign devils?'
I think you would, and / don't think
you would wait as long as our people
have done before you began to do 1t.
Our people are slow to anger. They are
in the habit of taking things easily,
even indolently, but when they once get
aroused and worked up in the belief
that the foreigners are endeavoring to
take their country and divide it among
| themselves, then they will kill, burn
and drive them into the sea. United
China cannot be conquered. 1t never
will. The present dynasty is rotten to
the core, and that is the reason why
things have gone on so long as they
have"
Have none of the foreign ministers
been killed." asked the reporter.
According to this paper, which has
| recent advices, not one Of them has,
| replied Sam.
II believe" he continued, that the
Boxers are making things more un-
comfortable for the home government
than they are for the foreigners in our
| country. They are endeavoring to
overthrow the dynasty, not to kill the
foreigners, unless the latter become toe
| aggressive. If the allied troops en-
deavor to begin war for the dismem-
berment of China, do not think there
will be many foreign troops left after
the first two or three big battles" he
concluded significantly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
Big BOILERS
From the Republican Top Ranks
Are Worrying the
Managers.
washington Times.)


In no recent presidential campaign
have the Republican managers had to
face the embarrassment at the outset
caused by the lukewarmness or out
right bolt of leaders of great influence,
as at present The list Of big Republi-
cans who either have openly declared
against the ticket and policy of the
party or have shown a lack of interest
in the party's success contains the
names of ex-President Harrison, ex-
Speaker Reed, Senator Wellington, of
Maryland, and ex-Represertative Hen
ry U. Johnson. of Indiana. No assur-
ance has come from either Of the first
two named that he will contribute any
| thing to the reelection OF Mr. Nc
Kinley, and the latter two are In open
revolt. General Harrison has immur-
ed himself in the Businesses of the Adj
rondacks, and probably will not emerge
from his hiding place until the critical
stage OF the campaign has been passed
The Republican managers apparently
have exhausted all their resources ir
vain to extract from the former presi
dent some word of encouragement
Not since he denounced the Oxnardixet
Porto Rican bill has General Harrison
been known to make any comment upor
the admipistgstjQn's course or his par
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
ROBBED A MAN
And Attempted to Cremate Him
AN Awful Story
From ElmOre.

Elmore, o., Aug. 4.-One of the most
daring and dastardly robberies ever
perpetrated in this vicinity occurred
about three miles from Elmore at a
place known as Moore's Corners. John
Moore, an old bachelor, living alone
was aroused from his peaceful slumber
by four masked men covering him with
revolvers, and demanding his money or
his life. He had received $400 on a
mortgage. Having it with him he
quickly told them where to find it. Af-
ter the men had secured the money they
bound Moore, when he showed fight
and scratched one of the men in the
face.
After throwing Moore on the bed and
piling a feather tick and quilt on him,
to smother him, the robbers twisted up
newspaper and set fire to the bed.
They left, supposing they had finished
their fiendish work, but providence in
terfered. The paper which might have
had some dew on it failed to burn long,
and Moore was thus saved from hor-
rible death. He gnawed the cords
from his arms and soon he was liber-
ated, alarmed the neighbors and came
to Elmore, where he told his awful ex-
perience. He can identify the men,
as their masks were thin and one
dropped off the face of the one he
scratched
Mr.. Moore is q quiet, peaceful citi-
zen, and never dreamed of being mo-
Tested. He thinks he knows some of
the thieves, as one of them certainly
knew of Moore receiving the money on
the previous day. Detective service
will be obtained and the thieves and
would-be murderers will doubtless be
brought to justice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
SCOFFED AT THE RULES.
BOyles and His Bride Cleverly
Outwitted the Off
cial.

Canal Dover, Aug. 4.-Alfred Boyles,
a veteran of the civil war, and Miss
Mary Baker, whose summers number
over so, both of whom for some months
have been inmates ofthe county infirm-
airy, eloped and were married.
They first arranged to be married at
the infirmary and sent for minister.
1t was not until the couple stood side
by side, their hands clasped and the
ardor of true love in their eyes, that
Superintendent Kelly learned of the
plans. He gently took Mary by the arm
and led her to her room. The groom was
angered and took no pains to conceal it.
He gathered up his belongings and in
dignantly left the infirmary.
This all happened the latter part of
last June. Yesterday Boyles drove to
the infirmary and his intended quietly
Joined him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
HIGHEST PRAISE.
Some Canton Citizens Grow Enthusiastic
On the Subject.

Some Canton Citizens Grow Enthusiastic
On the Subject.
OF some kinds of praise we are skep-
tical.
We doubt the praise Of strangers.
The highest praise for Canton public
Is hearty expression from Canton
people.
Doan's Kidney Pills are indorsed in
Canton.
No better proof Of merit can be had.
Here's case Of 1t. We have plenty
more like 1t.
Mr.. Joshua Hunt, Of 926 North Wal
nut street, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills
cannot be more highly praised thar
their wonderful curative powers fully
deserve. I have used a number OF
boxes and consequently speak from
personal experience. know Of scores
of people in Canton who just as en-
phatically recommend this prepara.
ton as I, and have advised more thar
one myself to go to the Durbin &
Wright Co.'S drug store and buy 9
box"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cts
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sol,
agents for the u. s.
Remember the name. Doan's, ant
take no substitute.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07

up Bryan and stated the case to him.
Bryan took a fancy to "Yama," and
giving him home, has also sent him to
Nebraska university, where he might
receive an education. In the rush Of
the present campaign, Mr.. Bryan is now
paying "Yama's board, while the lat
ter is staying with private family on
North 18th street.
"Yama" is making rapid progress. He
will finish his course in history and
political economy the coming winter.
He speaks the English language fluent
ly and reads the newspapers constant
ly. He, of course, is taking deep in
terest in the campaign and hopes for
the success of his benefactor. Yes, I
think Mr.. Bryan will win," said 'Ya-
ma" II want him to win, yes do"
"Yama" is taking lessons, and he says
that some day he will return to Japan
and do there just as Mr. Bryan is doing
in this country. He is a bright and
promising young Jap.
w. P. CAMPBELL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07

ty's policies. Just before he came east
he was broadly quoted as declaring that
Indiana would vote against Mr.. Nc
Kinley, and no authoritative denial Of
this declaration has yet been obtained.
1t seems that Mr.. Reed has promised to
make a few speeches in the Maine
state campaign, which closes in Sep
tember, but he has not pledged himself
to appear on the stump as a pleader for
Mckinley. Senator wellington has is
sued a statement avowing that he is
unalterably opposed to imperialism, and
saying further:
IT am opposed to President McKin-
ley because he has deceived me in
national affairs and 1 shall oppose his
reelection"
The Marylander is Of German extrac-
tion and wields a tremendous influence
with that element of voters In his
state. Besides. he has well organized
machine in Maryland, and will operate
through this to throw the electoral vote
of that state for Bryan and Stevenson,
1t Is conceded that his detection from
Mckinley will more than overcome
whatever effect the lukewarmness OF
Mr. German may have upon the Demo
cratic situation in Maryland. Mr.. john
sons personal following in Indiana is
large and loyal. and there are few as
powerful stumpers in the country as
he. Better still, he is thoroughly IA
miliar not alone with the Indiana tenn
permanent, but also with the tricks" OF
of the Hoosier Republican politicians
Not only his eloquence and logic, there
fore, but also his knowledge of Re-
publican election methods will be turn
ed to good account for the Democratic
ticket in Indiana.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
BRYAN'S JAP Is
INTERESTING.
Democratic Candidate Is Board.
ing and Schooling Him.
HE HAD CONFIDENCE IN HIM.
The Eastern Yankee Wants to BE the
"Bryan of japan" and is Earnestly
at Work on His
Books.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 2.-"Bryan's Jap"
is one of Lincoln's sights for curious
visitors.
His name Is Y. Yamaschita, and he
is the genuine article. "Yama," as he
is called at Bryan's home, is perhaps the
most ambitious Jap in the world His
announced ambition is to be the 'Bry-
an of Japan"
He is "a years of age. "Yama" first
heard of William Jennings Bryan In
the latter's campaign in 1896. He in
dorsed Bryans principles and resolving
to some day become "Japans Bryan"
he set sail for America without penny.
Coming straight to Lincoln, he hunted
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
D,..r.ss,ns sson.en D,ss..s.

Permanently cured .bv the mastery power
q no Nsr.s Sn mi.
remedy can cure them all. 1t IL q cure for
the whole world OF stomach weakness ane
Ss we I:s
surprising.7 II makes no failpre; never dis.
appoints. No mattr how long you have
= ci5H force Sas s:
ana always safe: Sold bY Durbdn. Wright
~. prpggistS Canton Ohio !,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07

George Troll. q former Cantonian. but
now n st. ClairSviIle; - in the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
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sPhisSs SscHooL
prepares boys and young
men for . .>llege. That q
the school pssislty. Boys
over ten years !. sage 70.
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baauttful grounds, la .s'
corps Of to- chers and small
clkssce. Handsome catar
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Boz ~, Salisbury, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
RACING AT WARREN.
Last Day of the Meeting a Very
Successful One---Big
Attendance.

Warren, Aug. 4.-The August meet
ing of the Oak Grove Driving club
closed Friday with a very successful
ord breaker. There were some remark
able races. In the unfinished 1929 trot
it required seven heats to decide. One
onto, the favorite in the 2:25 trot, Sc
cured only fourth place. The talent
also dropped lot of money on the 2:13
pace, Russell Wilkes landing it in three
straights. One Canton horse, Sport,
owned by Yost and driven by Croy, en-
tered in the 2:20 trot, but failed to get
a place in any but the first heat, when
he came third. Following is the sum-
mary of the event:
Klondike, b g, by Battlefry.... 1
Walter Wilkes .................. 212 2
Rosetta, m, by Red Wing.... z 2 10
j. l., by Bay Tom. 3 s
Harry Woodbine. b g, by Mer-
curleuS o
Imma Dawson .................. 81 4
Miss Nestor, b m, by Frank
Medium 8
Sport b s, by Sidmont.. ........ 8 z
Letia Brooks, m, by Rather
BROOKS IL 3
Fred ....................... 10 IA II
Lucy D., ch m, by Wilkes Pona l3 IL 13
Walter b., ch g..................1 IL 8 8
Wayside, by Gold Leaf. ......... 13 IA
Alice Mills ....................... Is 10 12
Daisy e. ........................ IA Is dr.
Time-2:19h, 2:1sA, 2:19h.
The winners in the other events were
as follows:
2:2s trot, purse s2O0-John /, Loudell
2, Gournator 3.
2:25 trot, purse sS50-Mimi 1, L. B. 2,
Leonora 8.
2:13 pace, purse $400-Russell Wilkes
1, G. w. d. 2, Black s. 3.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-07
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THE PARIS INDICATED cRAYON

time to dissolve, are wi
electric current, invigors
to the entire body. Th
first application.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-04

daily invited to join. US in sending dele
gates to the conventisn.
OPENING PRAYER.
Chairman Jones now announced the
prayer by Rev. S. NJ Neel.
The Rev. DR.. S. NJ. Neel, pastor of the
Central Presbyterian church. Kansas
City, offered prayer as followS:
Almighty God; God of our fathers we
acknowledge thee to be our God Our
nation was founded IN the faith and
hope in Thee. Thy providence has pro-
tected and guided US in the past. Thy
goodness has made US great. We still
recognize Thee as sovereign, and ac-
knowledge no other. We are dependent
upon Thee. We look to Thee. Our hope
is in Thee. Mercifully forgive our sins
and guide us into all truth May we
never, as a nation, forget God. Com
mand Thy blessing on the delegates of
this convention. May they be men who
fear COO ana work rlghteousness anp
be accepted of Him. Inspire them with
an exalted patriotism and a broad
craftsmanship. Thou art moving among
the nations of the earth. We have come
to a crisis as to our future policy as
nation Illumine US by Thy spirit that
we may have the power of vision to dis
Germ between right and wrong. AS
Thou hast guided US in the past be
pleased, we humbly ask, to pilot US over
the breakers now. Save US from the
offense of approaching Thee only to
have our views ratified. May we come
in all sincerity and humility to inquire
what the Lord our God would have US
do. Overrule our prejudices and render
clear our judgments. Save US from the
reproach that any power among is
almighty but the will of God as express
ed in the voice of all the people. Merci-
fully preserve US from oligarchy and
communism. May the principles of the
golden rule prevail; may truth, justice,
equality and libery be guarded with
jealous care; Lord God Almighty make
bare Thy arm, be Thou our God! Grant
that what is done here may meet Thy
approvall Thy kingdom come. Thy will
be done on earth as it is in heaven. We
ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our
Lord and Saviour, amen.
Gentlemen will please be in order"
said Chairman Jones, as the hum and
hustle again broke loose after the
prayer I'VE must have quiet on the
floor. Gentlemen of the convention. I
have the honor to present to you the
Democratic mayor of Kansas City,
James A. Reed
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-04

through the crowds on his crutches. As
the crowds recognized him they broke
into cheers and applause Governor Nc
Millin, who would not present his name
to be used as a candidate for vice pres
ident and Congressman Richardson of
Tennessee, who is slated for permanent
chairman, entered the hall together, the
governor appearing particularly cool in
the Sweltering heat, in q white linen
suit and Panama hat. AS usual Mr..
Richardson was attired in Sombre black.
AS the hour of noon approached, the
time at which the convention was to be
called to order, people poured into the
hall in living streams. With confusion
comparatively slight, the immense con-
course was seated. Before the hour of
noon was reached nearly every delegate
was seated and the IL 900 seats in the
hall were filled.
CALLED TO ORDER.
At exactly 1902 p. M Chairman Jones
ascended the platform.
AS the wave of applause subsidized
Chairman Jones raped vigorously and
then above the din his voice could be
heard announcing:
THE convention will come to order.
The sergeant alarms will see that the
aiSleS are cleared
Sergeant-at-Arms Martin advanced
to the front and urged the crowds
massed in front of the platform to take
seats. Great disorder prevailed, the
noisy crowd of subordinate officials and
intruders, and it took some time to Sc
cure quiet. The first business of the
convention was the reading of the for
NAL call by Secretary Walsh.
THE CALL
The National Democratic committee
having met in the city of Washington, on
the twenty-second day of February, 1900
has appointed Wednesday, the 4th day of
July, as the time, and chosen the city of
Kansas City, Mo, as the place for hold
ing the National Democratic convention.
Each state is entitled to a representation
therein equal to double the number of it's
senators and representatives in the con-
ritory, Alaska, Indian Territory and the
District of Columbia, shall have six dele
gates. All Democratic conservative re-
form citizens of the United States, ire
spective of past political associations and
differences. who can united with in
the effort for pure. economical and consti-
tutional government, and VINO favor the
republic and oppose the empire, are cor
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-04
SIX DEAD.
25 to 35 Injured as Result OF
Gasoline Explosion.

Parkersburg. w. Va, July AT the
Ohio river railroad shops in this city
early today a yard engine running at a
good rate of speed went through an ac-
cidentally opened switch and struck
large train of gasoline. One of the tanks
took fire. A cannon ball was fired
through the remaining tanks of oil to
let the fluid out. Instantly after the
shot was fired one tank exploded. The
smoke rose hundreds of feet into the
air, and after it had cleared dead bodies
We're seen scattered here and there and
injured were lying all over the surround
ing territory. The dead:
]. H. HAMILTON, general superin-
tendent.
BRADLEY REEVES, engineer.
EDWARD SHANNON, telegrapher.
YARDMASTER CARR.
MASTER MECHANIC LALIME.
CONDUCTOR BRADFORD.
There are from 25 to 35 seriously in-
jured, some fatally.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-04
RICHARD

however, they began coming singlly and
in pairs. But there was little opportun-
ity for heralding their arrival. The lead
ers, however, were not among the early
arrivals and the spectators looked in
vain for the conspicuous figures of the
party. Shortly after IL o'clock the Third
Missouri band of Kansas City, As pieces,
broke out with a lively and inspiring
air which brought a cheer from the
crowd. But it remained for the strains
Of Dixie to call forth the first real
demonstration of the convention hosts,
cheer after cheer ringing through the
building as the we'll known strains came
to a close.
Among the early arrivals who appear
ed on the platform were Senator-elect
Joe" Blackburn. Governor Beckham
tucSy.
They were given a cordial reception.
They remained on the platform only
few minutes before taking their seats
THE. BANDS PLAY.
At 11:1O the bands threw inspiration
and patriotic fervor into the assembled
hosts by playing the Star Spangled
Banner" As the strains of the patriot
ic air rang through the hall, hundreds
of the auditors rose and remained
standing throughout the inspiring airs
rendition Even the national banners
which everywhere arranged in gorgeous
festoons over the steel frame work of
the building seemed to fiutter gaily in
response to the music.
James Hamilton Lewis. of Washing
ton, faultlessly attired, entered the hall
and was accorded a cordial reception
When the Hawaiian delegation enter
ed the building at 11:3O, headed by
frlnce David, member of the royal
family OF the Hawaiian islands. the
members were greeted with applause
Closely following them came Senator
Daniels. the brilliant and magnetic ora
tor or Virginia, making his way slowly
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-04
M'KINLEY ACCEPTS.

Will Attend Grand Army Reunion at
Chicago.
Chicago, July 4.-President Mckinley
has formally accepted the invitation
extended him by the Grand Army of
the Republic to attend the annual ems
campment in Chicago next month.
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