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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
SAFE CRACKERS
BEING HUNTED.
Cracksmen Visit the G. L. Il w.
Depot at New Philadelphia.
LOCAL OFFICERS ARE NOTIFIED
Three Strangers Seen There Who Are
Described Blood Hounds on the
Scent of the Men who
Are Wanted.

The quiet town of New Philadelphia,
in Tuscarawas county, was visited by
expert cracksmen Friday morning
about 1 o'clock. Sheriff Heffling came
to this city and accompanied by Sheriff
Zaiser, he called upon the police for
information as to local characters and
volunteered information to them con-
cerning the burglary. 1t appears that
when the G. L. & w. train pulled into
that city Friday morning the door of
the depot was found broken open and
upon entering the building it was dis
covered that the safe had been forced
open with explosives and considerable
cash and valuables taken. The sheriff
was notified and he quickly formed
parties of deputies who secured the sur
rounding country for evidence of the
direction which the burglars had taken.
Some distance out from New Philadel-
phia, toward Uhrichsville, q cart and
horse were found, which belonged to a
man residing near the city in which the
crime was committed, leading the posse
to believe that the fellows went that
way. They learned also that a phaeton
and horse had been taken at another
place, and this outfit is still missing.
A man passed near the depot at an
early hour Friday morning states that
that he saw three fellows emerge from
the building and hastily move away.
The railway company have not made
public the value Of the stuff taken.
Blood-hounds were secured and permit
ted to follow certain trails. The sheriff
stated that one of the men seen was
heavy set. The description of the others
is lacking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
METHODISTS IN POLITICS.
endency Among Them Is To
Become More Democratic
Each Year.

Chicago Chronicle: The spirit which
prevails among the Methodist clergy
in the general conference tends toward
more democratic representation in the
councils and management Of the church.
The general conference now in session
represents at least $4,000 congregations
of worshipers and a church membership
of 100000. There are more than 5,000,-
900 Methodists in the United States. The
present general conference Is constitu-
ted of Episcopal Methodists, who num-
ber about three-fifths of the entire
Methodistic communion. AS far as any
expression has been obtained among
the leaders of Methodist opinion now
In Chicago the denomination does not
approve of the administrators imperi-
al, colonial and tax policy. Members
of the great Methodist body have be-
come very much at outs with Presi-
dent Mckinley, whose banquet and
other practices they regard as in VIOLA
tion OF their faith and teachings. From
this to open repudiation of the admfnis-
tration Is but step. Before the slavery
issue became important the Methodists
were nearly all Democrats. 1t Is the
Democratic leaven still working among
them which inspires the aggressive
movement for lay representation in
their conferences Among early demo-
cratic states were Ohio, Illinois, Iowa,
and others. in which the Methodist
population constituted almost ma
jority of voters. They became Republi-
cans on slavery and war issues. The
tendency among Methodists is to be-
come Democrats again on the present
vital issues before the people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
COMING In TO PAY.
Stockholders of Detunct Navarro
Concern Are Settling
Some Claims,

The stockholders of the defunct Ma
varre Glass Marble and Speciality COM
pany are beginning to pay up and look
pleasant. The sheriff has been down to
Navarro the last couple of days with
papers serving on the ones who are in
arrears and they are coming to time.
The case of Cullen Myers, who was
brought to probate court in aid Of exc
cution. the object being to compel him
to state whether he had any property
or not, was settled Thursday afternoon
and dismissed from the court. Myers
paid up the claim and did not have to
go through the sweatbox presided over
by the attorneys. His claim was $114.
He paid this and the costs in the case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
United in Marriage.

On Wednesday evening, May 2, at
o'clock at the home Of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. II. Clay Ferguson,
lll2 North Market street, Mr.. Frank
j. Price and Miss Sadie e. Poorman
were united In marriage. The ring cere-
mony Of the Presbyterian church being
used. The bride was attired In a hand
some grey. gown with blue satin trim
mings. The young couple were accom-
panied by Mr.. Harvey Louis Clay and
Miss Agnes Little. After the cere-
mony the young people proceeded to s1a
North Rex street where Mr.. and Mrs.
Price will make their future home,
the house having been furnished and
prepared for them Z.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
Probate Court.

The will Of Samuel Fasnacht Of Can
ton has been probated and the widow
cited to elect.
Frank w. Morrow has been appointed
administrator of Sarah A. Morrow of
Canton.
In the slander suit Of Ohio VS. Walter
Robertson brought by Chloe Stands, the
complainant was ordered to give secur-
ity for costs or the case will be dis
missed.
An appraisement has been ordered In
the estate Of Mary Elicit of Marlboro.
Final account has been filed In the
estate OF Charles Blaine of Plain town
ship.
An inventory and sale bill have beer
| filed In the estate Of John Mcintosh o1
Perry township.
Final account has been filed In ths
estate Of Leopold Gross Of Canton.
The assignee Of r. ID. Melhuish ol
Canton has been ordered to sell desper'
. ate claims.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
WANTS IT TRANSFERRED.
Pennsylvania Company Desires
To Go to United States
Court With a Case.

Attorney J. r. Carey, of Salem, repre-
senting the Pennsylvania railway COM
pany, has filed a petition in common
pleas court for the purpose Of having
the case of Emma N. Brisbine as ad-
ministrator of William F. Flora against
the Pennsylvania company transferred
from the common pleas court here to
the United States circuit court. The
case is one in which the company is
sued for $4,000 damages for the death
of Flora. The company says 1t is not
a resident Of Ohio and that the sum
asked for is over $4,000 and therefore
asks that it be transferred. A bond
accompanies the petition as is required
in such cases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
CIRCUIT COURT
Will Hear a Number OF Cases In
Which Litigants Are Not
Satisfied.

A bunch of six cases that were tried
in common pleas court at the last term
were docketed Friday and carried to
the circuit court for new trial. They
Levi Hartranft; w. II. Michener and
Levi Summers VS.. Shertzer & Fry; Will
liam II. Martin and L. M. Pontius as
administrators Of John Pontius VS.. the
administrator of John Buchanan; Ridg-
Hadley and Blake; j. II. Kaufman as
administrator of DR.. Evans VS.. the
Northern Central Life Insurance COM
pany; the Canton Pole and Shaft COM
pany VS.. George d. Lehnsr.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
HARTONG MURDER CASE
Prob Able That an Effort Is Being Made
To Land Some Others.
TALK ABOUT THE REWARD
Washer Thinks 1t Ought to BE Paid But
the Commissioners Seem Inclined
to Await Development as But
One OF the Murderers Has
Been Caught.

Warden John Washer, Of the Akron
police department, was in Canton Fri
day and had a consultation with Pros
ecutor Day. Mr.. Washer is the man
who did valuable services in the getting
of testimony for the arrest and convic-
tion Of William Henderson for the
crime of the robbery and murder Of
John Hartong.
AS Washer was taking the elevator
to go up to the prosecutors Office At
torney J. ]. Grant was getting off.
Hello" said Grant, Are you down
here looking for some more of the Har-
tong fellows?"
30 no, I guess the rest will come in
of their own accord" responded Washer
jocularly.
Then he took the elevator and went
up to see the prosecutor. Just what
his mission is was not stated but it Is
probable that the Hartong case is still
alive and that some more Of the fellows
who were concerned in that job may
find themselves called upon to answer
in court. The grand jury meets next
Monday and after the consultation with
the prosecutor Washer may be able to
furnish such information as that body
will want in some cases that are liable
to come up.
Washer was seen by News-Dem-
ocrat representative concerning his
claim Of the $500 reward offered by the
commissioners for the arrest and con-
viction OF the Hartong murderers. The
commissioners have not shown any dis
position to pay the claim.
Il don't think it is hardly fair DEAL"
said Washer, after a fellow has put
in a couple of years work and spent a
lot of money for the commissioners not
to pay 1t but / am not complaining. I
think it will all come out right. They
will probably take the matter up some
day and fix 1t right. l do not expect
to do anything about it myself"
1t is understood that the commission
ers are simply awaiting developments,
and will pay at what they consider the
proper time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
CANTON

Phoebe I. Meredith to Fred w. Bond,
part lot 1852, First ward, $2,400
Emma Schumacher to Richard Schu-
macker, lot 1885, First ward, $1,000.
Catherine Munson to F. M. Wertz, lot
"a, Sixth ward, $500.
Mary B. Barber to Rosa A. Christen
1-5 acre, Sixth ward, 5000.
ALLIANCE.
Georgia and Ed. o. Nestrick to Emma
and Emmet Cove, lot 254S, Second ward
5000.
COUNTRY.
Mary E. Harsh to Oscar T. Harsh, lots
129 and 130, Marlboro, $500.
Daniel Tombaugh, by will, to Geo. w
Brown, 6 acres, Nimishillen township.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
Postmaster OF Salineville.

A Washington special to the Cleve-
land Leader says. Congressman r. w.
Tayler, Of Lisbon. o.. decided today to
recommend Henry Nixon, superinten,
dent of the Big Vein Coal company, for
appointment as postmaster at Saline
vile. This office pays 1000 year. In
a few days Mr.. Tayler expects to pick
the winner In the contest for the post
mastership at Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
Addition to Inventory.

Judge Aungst put in the morning
hearing the exceptions filed by the
heirs TO the inventory filed by Mary
Luther as executrix Of Catherine Bau-
mar, Of Canal Fulton. The heirs
claimed that there was a note Of Sl5O
and $50 In money belonging to the estate
that the executrix had not returned.
Attorney Hoover Of Canal Fulton repre-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
SPECIAL NOTICE TO STOCK BREEDERS
A Rare Opportunity offered to Lovers of
the Perfect Horse.

the Perfect Horse.
The stables of the Great Wallace
Shows, containing the finest horses of
any show on earth will be open for in
spection in Canton, Saturday. May ~,
and we cordially invite you to take q
trip through them. Courteous attend
ants are there for the purpose OF con-
Quoting visitors through, free Of charge.
tie ponies ever brought to America.
We are proud Of our superb horses and
the public 10 freely welcome to examine
THE GREAT WALLACE SHOWS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
WAS MURDER COMMITTED 2
The Subject Is One That Calls For An
Investigation by the Grand Jury.
FUND HAD BEEN STARTED
Fine was to Have Been Put on Interest
For the Benefit of the Little One,
But 1t VIII Now 60 to the
Proper Funds-An ALI
ance Opinion.

The child deserted by Frances Mich
oils, at the depot in Alliance recently,
and which was taken to the Children's
Home, at Fairmount, is dead. The
woman was not the mother Of the child
but she refused to divulge the name
of the mother. She paid fine of 500
and costs for deserting the child. Now
the question arises as to whether a
graver charge could not have been
placed against her. 1t Is said that the
little ones death was caused by expo
sure. 1t will be recalled that in the
insisted very strongly on the fact that
the old man was left on the cold floor,
without covering and DR.. A. c. Brant
testified that one of the causes that
brought about his death was exposure.
So the matter comes to the point of in
quiry whether the child was not in fact
murdered by being left on the cold and
drizzling rain back Of the depot at AL
lance. If that exposure caused its
death, why would not the crime be MUIR
der? Had the child not been exposed
1t would probably have lived. There
were no indications that it was MT q
strong, healthy baby, until subjected to
the treatment 1t received at the hands
of the agent of it's parents. Doubtless
the Nichols woman acted only for her
friend, as she asserts, but the commits
sion of crime, even for a friends sake,
is hardly recognized by the statutes.
The case is surely one for grand jury
inquiry, so that all the facts, at least,
may be understood. The Alliance Lea
der says of the death Of the little waif:
The tiny infant had been suffering
with cold contracted by its exposure
in the drizzling rain the night Of it's de-
sertion, and in spite of the fact that
superintendent and Mrs. Southworth
gave it the tenderest care possible,
death ensued as above stated. Accord
ing to the story of the Nichols girl, the
babe was about twelve days old.
Mr.. Southworth took out a casket
from the city this morning and will
give the babe humane christian burial.
Thus far the names of its parents re-
main a mystery to the general public.
After the fine Of the Nicholas woman
had been paid Monday, superintendent
Southworth and Mayor Walker opened
negotiations with County Treasurer
Smith to have the 500 fine placed on
interest for the child's benefit, and IL
he lived to MANHOOD, give him the
pttf
innocent, little tot has been waited on
angels wings to eternity's shore, no
further effort for its earthly comfort
by kindly disposed people will be neces-
sary.
While the life Of this babe was short,
sad and eventfuL yet its parents and
deserter will have the memory Of their
crime ringing in their ears throughout
their lives, and it is pity that they
cannot be reached with proper pun
ishment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-08
PROBABLY MURDER.

The Alliance Review says of the case
This gives the affair a more serious
phase, and may possibly result in
murder trial. The question is. did the
child die as a result of exposure while
lying on the ground from midnight un-
til a. M, or was it drugged. or did it
die natural death?
Since being received at the Home, as
Mrs. Southworth informs the Review,
the infant has slept almost constantly,
having to be reused up to take nourish-
ment. Wednesday night the babe gave
| evidence Of being Ill, and suffered con-
siderable pain up to the time of its
| death, at the hour named.
1t was very evident to those who saw
the child soon after being found that
1t was far from being in a natural con-
dition. 1t was very cold and could no
longer cry aloud. though for several
hours, 1t had been strong enough to
make itself heard by parties within the
baggage room, several rods distant from
where it was lying, and with tight
board fence intervening.
This, together with the fact that the
child was not "a hours old. and was
lying on the cold damp ground In a
cotton cloth for nearly eight hours,
would indicate that 1t must have been
a strong. healthy child at birth.
There Is at least some ground for be-
lief that this was most cruel case oi
child desertion. and that the act Of the
woman who left 1t where 1t was found
has resulted In it's death.
Miss Frances Nichols OF Salem. hal
confessed to having deserted the child
at the point named. for which she wal
fined 500 and costs by Mayor Walker
Whether a more serious charge 10 t.
be lodged against Miss Nichols reInainl
20 bs seen.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16
Our Reply to Peace 0yertures.

Washington, August 13.-The following
is the reply of the United States to COM
munication from Chinese Minister WI
notifying the State Department Of the ap-
pointment of LII Hung Chang as Envoy
Plenipotentiary to conduct negotiations,
ON the part of China, with the Powers,
aud request for cessation of hostllitles,
pending negotiations, communicated to
MIR. Adee by Mr.. WI on the 18th of Au-
gust, 1900.
"The government of the United States
learns with satisfaction of the appointment
of Ii Hung Chang as Envoy Plenipotentl'
airy to conduct negotiations with the Pow
ers and will, on its part, enter upon such
negotiations with desire to continue the
friendly relations so long existing between
the two countries.
lit is evident that there can be no gen.
eral negotiations between China and the
Powers 30 long as the ministers of the
Powers and persons under their protection
remain in their present position Of re-
straint and danger, and that the Powers
cannot cease their efforts for the delivery
of these representatives, to which they art
constrained by the highest considerations
of national honor, except under an ar
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16
Plant More Fruit Trees.

Last Spring we published an article on
the subject of fruit raising for profit, which
attracted very favorable attention both at
home and in other localities. We have
been requested by some of our readers to
say something more on the subject Of
fruit culture.
The time will soon be here for the Fall
planting of fruit trees, and one Of the
most important things for person who
intends to plan. orchards is to lose no
time in carrying out his purposes. A year
lost in securing an orchard is great deal
lost.
Any man who is a careful observer
must see the great profit there is in good
fruits. Nothing is more useful or health
full in the family living than an abundance
of good fruits; and nothing that the farm
er raises gives as good profit when he
sells it. Our people have never fully
realized the superior adaptability Of our
section for the production of fruits, es-
pecially apples. They have been satis-
fed with having small orchards, or few
rees scattered over their farms, and have
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16
ANXIOUS WAIT
FOR CHINA NEWS.
Message From COnser Withheld From
the Public.
NO LIGHT ON THE SITUATION.
Department Gives Assurance That the Dis
patch Contained Nothing to Show
Better or Worse COndit-
ion of Legations.

Washington, August IA. AT the close
of the official day at the State Depart
ment, the following official announcement
was bulletined;
"The Department of State announces
that message from Minister Conger has
been received, but of uncertain date and
not in reply to the telegram sent him on
August 8. 1t will not be made public"
This came at a period of intense ex'
pectancy, and yet one devoid of any ac'
tual developments, save in the foregoing
meagre announcement. Minister Con-
GERS message was received in Washing
ton shortly before noon, coming first to
the Chinese legation by the usual route
through Chinese officials. 1t was in the
American cipher without date and signed
with the minister's name. 1t was trans
mitted to the State Department, and con-
ferences began between Acting Secretary
Adee and Secretary Root.
Through the afternoon the State De-
partment maintained an unaccountable
reticence concerning the subject, declining
to admit that the message was in hand.
The suspense was cleared up at 4 O'Clock
by the above announcement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16
Why AQuinaIdo Won't Surrender.

Washington, August l3.-Copies Of Ma
Mia papers received at the War Depart
ment contain letter purporting to be
from personal friend Of Aguinaldo, which
states that the Filipino chief does not take
advantage of the amnesty proclamation be-
cause some time ago he gave orders to bis
followers to break up into guerrilla bands.
The amnesty order excepts those who vio-
lated the laws of war, and it states that
Aguinaldo fears that he would be in the
excepted class should be undertake to sur
render under the amnesty proclamation.
The letter is dated at Biac- -Bato, which
is said to be the present provisional head
quarters Of Aguinaldo. 1t states, however
that Aguinaldo never stays more than one
night in place, and only few hours in
any one location. He allows no one to
come near him except his most intimate
personal friends.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16
STATE NEWS.

A cyclone swept down upon the harDor
at Newport News last Saturday, and DID
considerable damage to shipping 1t also
DESTROYED several thousand dollars worth
of plate glass windows in the city.
The Roanoke Evening World announces
that all the improvements begun and COM
pleted in that city since the lst OF January,
1900, will foot up nearly 100000. This
looks like prosperity continues to bless the
"Magic City"
A committee of the Second Presbyterian
church of Richmond, Va, has unanimous
ly agreed to call to the pastorate Of that
church, Rev. Russell Cecil, of Selma, Ala.
DR.. Cecil is native of Kentucky and a
graduate of Princeton College. He is very
popular in the ministry, and it is believed
will be worthy successor of the late DIR.
Hoge, who was so many years pastor OF
the Second Church.
A. G. Gilligan, who was recently con-
victed in the county court Of Isle of Wight
county of Staying the father of his sweet
heart, has been refused new trial. The
heretofore announced purpose of his coun'
sci to apply to higher court for writ oi
error will be abandoned, and application
will be made to the Governor for par
don. 1t is said the jurors who convicted
Gilligan are willing to sign petition fol
his pardon.
Colonel Charles Scott Venable died al
his home in Charlottesville, on the 1ltf
inst, IN his seventy.fOurth year. Fol
many years he was the professor Of mathe
matics at the University of Virginia, bu
since 1896 has led an inactive life, having
retired that year from the active duties o
his professorship. Colonel Venable wa
native of Prince Edward county, Va
He served throughout the entire Civi
War on the Confederate side, and ip 1856.
was appointed on General R. E. Lee
staff, where he remained until the close
the war.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-08-16

paid little attention to the varieties that
they planted. Recently they have been
awakened to the fact that there was a
great and growining demand for apples,
and last year every bushel that could be
spared from home consumption was sold
at price that was most acceptable and
profitable. This year the crop Of fruits is
a small one in the county; but its money
value is very considerable. The farmer
who has good apples this year will find
them as valuable as gold, and those who
have peaches will find them no less val
liable. So it is and has been with the
small fruits.
We are satisfied no surer steps can he
taken by the farmers of the county to
swell their profits and largely increase the
revenues of the county than by planting
large orchards of carefully selected trees.
Some of our citizens are already aware Of
this truth. Mr.. S. 9. Peery, who liv-s
one mile east of North Tazewell, has be, n
planting largely for the past two or three
years, and now has the handsomest lot nf
young trees we have ever seen growing.
They will be a source of large revenue 10
him in few years. He has made care
ful study of the fruit business, and gives
his trees the proper attention. In their
selection he has also been very cautious,
securing them from a nursery that was To-
Gated in a climate very similar to ours,
and of well established reputation for
the reliability of his trees. He is now
buying exclusively from the George A.
Sweet Nursery Company, of Dansville, N.
Y, and others have followed his example
in purchasing from that nursery. Their
trees are the healthiest and truest we have
ever seen.
Take our advice and plant fruit trees
this Fall.