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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
TAYbER SCORCHED
Consistency With Ohio Congressman is
Lost Art in Politics,
Says The WASHINGTON MIRROR.
Made Great Outcry Against Ad.
mission of Roberts But Said
Nothing Against Wilcox.

The Washington Mirror has the fol-
lowing to say concerning bigamists in
congress and especially of the guardian
of congressional virtue, Mr. Robert w.
Tayler, representative from Ohio From
the statements of the Mirror, 1t Is easily
discernable that 1t does make differ
ence in that body of purists, whose OK
is gored." 1t says:
Robert II. Wilcox, the first delegate
In congress from the Hawaiian Islands.
is charged with being bigamist. These
charges were made, or rather they were
circulated, long before Mr.. Wilcox
reached Washington. Since his arrival
here they have been officially lodged
against him. When he presented his
credentials he was sworn in. and no OBJ
lection was made against him taking
the oath of Office and entering upon his
duties as delegate in congress. Mr..
Wilcox was elected as a Republican. 1t
is not important 20 ask where was
Representative Tayler, of Ohio, who at
the last session stood as the representa-
tive of virtue, and protested against ad-
ministering the oath to Brigham II.
Roberts, elected as representative in
congress from the sovereign state of
Utah.
Mr. Roberts, it is well to bear in
| mind, was elected as a Democrat, while
Mr.. Wilcox was elected as a Republic
can. When Mr.. Tayler objected to Mr..
| Roberts being seated the charges made
| against him had not been proven, yet
| he objected just the same, and succeed
ed with the aid of many others, in pre-
venting the oath of office being admin
| iGta tn hn IA,
| Roberts, not being. permitted to take
| the oath, was never a member of the
| house, therefore congress could not ex-
| pei him, but refused to admit him
| When Mr. Wilcox appeared before the
bar to take the oath of office, Mr.. Tay-
Ter was conspicuously silent yet he had
knowledge that formal charges would
be made against the Hawaiian.
| 81 do not believe that bigamists
should be admitted as members of con-
gress. nor do believe it is fair to de-
| prive one man of his constitutional
rights because he is a Democrat. and
grant to another those rights because
he is a Republican. and this the house
of representatives has done. If Mr.. Tay-
| Ter were less a partisan, and was at
| heart the upholder of morality in the
| house Of representatives, he would
have been at his post and objected to
Mr.. Wilcox being sworn in, as he did
one year ago in the case of Mr..
Roberts, of Utah. Consistency with Mr..
Tayley is one Of the lost arts in politics.
Notwithstanding his Napoleon-like eff
forts in protecting his colleagues from
the immoral Mr.. Roberts. From Mr..
Tayler's point of view, bigamy in a Re-
publican is a virtue, but with a Demo-
crat is next door to damnation. So
much for the virtue-loving Mr.. Tayler,
of Ohio"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
Was Hess Murdered?

The Lima correspondent of the Co
lumbus Journal says: Fl. w. Hess, who
came here from Alliance two weeks ago
with his wife, has mysteriously disap-
peared and with him $4,000. and she
is left destitute at hotel. Hess recent
ly sold out saloon in Alliance and Mrs.
Hess carried the money. They came here
today to look up a location and he told
her that he had arranged to buy a place
Monday afternoon. She gave him the
money and that Is the last she saw of
him. He sent her drop letter telling
her he had gone TO Dayton with liquor
dealer, but she has heard nothing OF him
since. She believes he has been way
laid and robbed. Inquiry at the saloon
he claimed he was about 10 purohase
dtnelosed tAet - uegbflRkIons Ind sbeen
" 49, Il. |I. ...|.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
THAT CHRISTMAS TREAT.
Expression of Gratitude BY Superinten.
dent and MatrOn Southworth.

Editor rNews-Democrat:
would like, through the columns of
your valued paper, to offer an express
sion of. gratitude and appreciation Of
the treat which was so generously pro-
vided by your good citizens for the little
ones of Fairmount Chiidren's home on
Christmas day. besides plenty for the
New Year, as well.
And, when ] say that the children as
well as myself and wife, feel doubly
thankful am only mildly expressing
It. Could the good citizens of Canton
have been here on Christmas morning
and seen the expressions of joy and
gladness depicted upon the little faces.
l feel pretty sure they would feel fully
repaid for their labors and generosity.
It Is natural for us to expect more or
less selfishness among so many different
dispositions but can safely say that
ever child was perfectly satisfied with
what he or she received and were
libera, with their expressions OF thank
{oIl|ttus W. rsellas thet ~ leper re,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11

supply for as large a family as we have
is enormous and to those who labored
30 hard In order to make. the Christmas
complete for our little ones we especial
ly feel grateful. knowing that there is
always hard work in 1t for some one
and there always has to be a leader.
Again my wife and do thank you all
for our splendid Christmas and New
Years treat.
The dolls, sleds. books, carts and
wagons, besides numerous other toys.
handkerchiefs, capes, games. puzzles,
sliced maps. oranges, bananas, figs,
dates, and a splendid layout of candies,
etc. made many little hearts beat with
joy.
This with the magnificent and never
to be forgotten annual outing last fall
at Meyers lake will certainly be i'm
bedded in the memories of the children
of Fairmount.
l overheard a conversation between
several little girls, among them little
Miss May Morton. She said: well,
the biggest time in my life was at
Meyers lake at our picnic" And ex-
pressions like that are not uncommon.
I am sure that we are only expressing
the general feeling of all our home when
we extend thankfulness and ask Gods
blessings on the good people of Can
ton for their labors and generosity to
Fairmount home.
Your humble servants,
M. M. and A. NJ. SOUTHWORTH,
Superintendent and Matron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
THE foster GANG
-Four Alleged Members Capt. re by h3
Police At findIay.
A LARGE NUMBER OF BIC crimes.
Attributed to the Prisoners.
PostOffice Robbery at Arcadia
the Most important.

Findlay, Jan. 9-After several months
of persistent work Chief of Police II. l..
Ramsey, of this city, has succeeded in
capturing four more alleged members of
the Foster Lowery gang, which. it is
believed, has operated so successfully
throughout this and adjoining counties
for several years past. ExPoiceman
Charles A. Foster was arrested when
about to enter his dwelling on North
Main street. A few minutes after his
incarceration, Wilbur II. Baker, an east
side liYeryman, was apprehended, and
almost simultaneously kilograms from
Columbus Grove, Ohio, and Memphis,
Tenn, announced the arrest of George
w. Urey, well known travelling aales-
man, and Grant Jarbeau, owner of a
barber shop here. The former was de-
llvered to the local authorities a few
hours after arrest, while the latter is
now on his way to this city in the GUS
tody of an officer.
POSTOFFICE LOOTED.
A large number of crimes are attrib-
uted to the four men now under arrest,
but perhaps the most serious is the
robbery of the postoffice at Arcadia
nine miles northeast of this city, several
months ago. 1t is said that Urey and
Foster planned the job, while Baker and
Jarbeau assisted them in the execution
On the return trip a meathouse owned
by r. p. Hale was broken into. and
Hale has preferred charges of burglary
against the men.
Against Jarbeau there stands a num-
ber of charges. the most prominent OF
which are the theft of a horse on which
1t is said he made his escape after failing
IN a plot to have Chief Ramsey assas-
sinated. A few days after. the prelimi-
nary hearing of Locke Foster and
Marsh Lindsay, other alleged members
of the Foster -Lowrey gang now in the
county Jail awaiting the result of an
investigation by the grand jury into
charges of safe cracking, Jarbeau, who
was an unwilling witness against them
got John Jones, a colored laborer, drunk
It is charged, and then offered him $2S
lc crush the head of the chief of police
with a piece of lead pipe.
HEARD THE CONSPIRACY.
A part of the conversation between
Jones and Jarbeau was heard by Cap
| tain Biggs and Special Officer Ducombe
| of the police force, and Jones was ar
| rested. Jarbeau escaped, and, until ar
rested at Memphis, his whereabouts was
| unknown.
Testimony brought out on the hear
ings of Foster and Lindsay in the tria
| of Willis Miller, alias Mills, at Green.
vile, Ohio, together with numerous con-
| fessions of Ben F. Lands, an acknow.
| lodged members of the Foster Lowery
| gang now in Jail at ottawa on a charge
of horse stealing, has satisfied the loca
| authorities that the conviction of the
men now under arrest ia inevitable. II
is declared they have been implicated
in a number of robberies in this sec.
ton of the state, and have played i'm
portant parts in planning others which
We're only frustrated by the arrest anG
detention of the men now in jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
Passengers and Grew Of Steamer RuSSie are
Probably Dead.
FUTILE EFFORTS TO REACH DOOMED SHIP
Another Trial Made Wednesday Afternoon
Vessel is Stranded Near Marseilles --Situa-
ton is Desperately Wind Blowing a Hurri-
cane With no Signs of Abatement
News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.

Marseilles, Jan. 9.-The situation of
the steamer Russie, ashore here, is des-
perate. Only the forward part of the
vessel is out of the water now. No COM
munication with the vessel is possible
till the seas abate and the fate of the
ninety souls on board is unknown. 1t
Is probable that all have perished
Every effort has been made to reach the
doomed vessel but without avail. An
other trial will be made this afternoon.
The Russie is from Oran and stranded
Monday on the coast near the village of
Faraman, during violent storm, with
80 passengers and crew of 40 on board.
She keeled to the starboard and the
waves were sweeping over her. Desper-
ate attempts to rescue her company by
lifeboats and steam tugs were made
Monday and have been repeated Tues
day and today, but thus far the rough
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
VIA CARROLLTOD
Independent Telephone Company Will
Build Its Line.
STEUBENVILLE The OBJECTIVE POINT.
Attorney Shields Goes to Car.
rOlltOn and Applies For
q Franchise.

Attorney r. s. Shields. of Canton, re-
turned from Carrollton, Wednesday
morning. where he had been in the in
terest of the Stark Independent Tele-
phone company.
Tuesday evening he met with the
council and made an application for a
franchise to build a telephone line into
that city and the establishment of an
exchange.
The proposition was very favorably
received by the members of the council,
Mr.. Shields stated. and the ordinance
granting these privileges was intro
duced and read for the first time Tues
day night The assurance was given
that the ordinance would be passed as
soon as possible.
Mr. Shields tated to a. News Demo-
crat reporter that the line would be
buAt through Carrollton to Steubenville,
touching the towns of Harlem Springs,
Amsterdam and Richmond, and that the
work would be pushed rapidly just as
soon as the preliminary legislation nee
essary in the different cities is COM
pleted.
Mr.. Shields reported that he never saw
Carrollton more prosperous. The farm
ers' annual institute was being held,
and the population of the whole county
apparently was there. The town was
crowded to its utmost capacity with rigs
and people, the outpouring surprising
the Canton visitor. ,..->- .-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
LIMAVILLE NEWS.
Limaville, Jan. {

Limaville, Jan. 0.
William Wood who is on the sick list,
is improving slowly.
Henry Porter and wife, who have been
visiting in Barberton, have returned.
Mrs. Isaac oliver, who has been visit
ing in Findleyville. Pa, has returned.
Albert Johnson, of Palmyra, visited
relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. J. p. Zaiser, who has been on tho
sick list Is convalescent.
The Misses Stella Kuntze and Rena
Zaizer are visiting relatives in Alliance.
Mrs. Mathew Sebull is reported on the
sick list.
Fl. p. Paxon has gone to East Liver-
pool.
A. d. Paxon, a well known travelling
man was home over Sunday. He left
for Pittsburg, Pa, Monday.
Prof Merriam, of Cleveland, will give
his famous Passion play lecture in tho
town hall, Saturday evening, Jan. 20,
the proceeds to go toward the church.
Frank Anka, a well known citizen
living near town is reported ILL.,
Mrs. Reynolds, an aged woman of
this place, is upon the sick list.
S. E. Darr, and wife, and C. II.
Kuntze, and wife attended the X. of r.
banquet at Atwater Saturday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
To Abolish tiazina.

The Philadelphia papers are all de-
voting a great deal of space to the Booz
investigation, now being conducted in
that city, by the congressional commit
tee, and their reports all agree in MAX
ing General Charles Dick as the central
figure of the investigation.
General Dick said to Press reporter
the other day: Even If it should be
proven that Cadet Booz did not die from
the effects of hazing and should be de-
veloped that hazing is still practiced in
West Point, the committee will suggest
stringent legislation to abolish it. II
would be improper for me or any mem
bers of the committee to discuss the
evidence we have received at this time
/ will only say that we will do our work
thoroughly on the basis of Justice"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11

seas have prevented every effort to ap-
proach her.
The wind is still blowing a hurri-
cane, with no signs of abatement. A
great crowd is assembled along the
Shores excitedly watching the endeav-
orers to communicate with those on
board the ship, which is humping heav-
lily as the seas dash over her. Rockets
have been fired. but each. time the line
has fallen short.
Rear Admiral Besson, Naval Prefect
of Marseilles, has telegraphed to Toulon
for the dispatch of the powerful tug
Travailleur Immediately to the scene.
AS darkness fell last night the authori-
ties were assembled on shore, and the
lifeboatsI were lying off awaiting the
first opportunity to effect rescue, but
the latest dispatch from the lighthouse
keeper at Faraman describes the posi-
ton of the steamer as hopeless.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
.FIFTY-FIVE divorce Cases
On the Docket of the Present
Term of Court.
The Petitions Recite Many Tales Of Ex
treme Cruelty and Wretch
ednesS.

The bar docket of the present term of
court contains So divorce cases, the most
Of which will be either tried or dis
missed during the term.
In the petitions filed about all the
acts of cruelty of which man can be
guilty are detailed and charged. The
term "man" is used advisedly, for in
nearly all the cases it is the wives who
are the complainants. -..-, ..
Failure to provide. willful absence for
more than three years last past inf
deity, drunkenness, cruelty, incompa-
tibilty and all the statutory grounds of
divorce are set up as reasons why the
judges should separate the ties that
bind the parties in conjugal infelicity.
In but very few of the cases is any
defense made. About the only cases in
which there will be contests are those
in which there is no agreement as to
the custody of the children. and in
which there is property to fight for. In
the latter cases the question only Of ali
mony is fought
/ 1t sometimes happens that the parties
asking for the divorces have arrange
iHeHtS dTeduy peIlecteu loi ehtciiiiS III
to another matrimonial alliance as soon
as the decree Is secured. That occur
red in two cases last term. Should such
knowledge come to the presiding judge
divorce would be refused, as both
Judges McCarty and Amber do not ap-
prove of such proceedings.
In the majority of cases, 1t is said
an honest effort is being made to escape
the thralldom of married life that has
become unbearable. and doubtless many
DEGREES Of separation will be granted
during the January term of court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Minerva BrIsbin Makes Serious Charges
Against Her Husband. ,.a .s, .

Minerva j. Brisbin has commenced an
action against her husband. William w.
Brisbin for a divorce. The petition,
which was filed by Attorney G. c.. Up
ham says that they have been married
26 years and have five children. The
wife claims to have always been faith
full. but AYERS that William has for the
last 10 years wholly neglected to provide
for her and that when he earns money
he squanders 1t in drinking and de-
bauchery." 1t is alleged that he swore
at her frequently, called her vile names
and doubted her chastity He also
threatened to kill her and put her out
of the road" the petition charges.
Divorce, alimony and the custody of
the children are asked for.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
NH. HASLER DEAD
Well Known Citizen Of Canton Passes
Away Tuesday.
PROMINENT BRIDGE CONTRACTOR.
Was Identified With Wrought Iron
Bridge Company For Many
Y Years...FuneraI Friday.

Montraville H. Hasler, Of 1888 North
Walnut street, died of pneumonia at
his home Tuesday afternoon at the age
of Al years and II months. He had pass
ed through the successive stages of
ouinsy, infiamatory rheumatism and
pneumonia. He rallied on Tuesday
mornig and hopes of his recovery
were cherished, but he suffered re-
at $50 o'clock.
In Mr.. Haslers death Canton loses
+ good citizen and live and prosperous
business man. A wife, Mary Hasler, one
son, Montraville, Jr., and two daugh-
ters, Jessie M. and Catherine Victoria,
survive.
The deceased was member OF
Buckeye lodge, No. IL, X. of p; Mimi
silla lodge, No. 39, I. o. o. F.; Canton
encampment, No. 112, I. o. o. f. and
the Commercial Travellers union. The
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
will conduct the funeral, which will be
held from the house at 1880 p. m. Fri
day. Rev. Herbruck will preach the
sermon.
Mr.. Hasler was born In Harrison
county, Ohio. in 1859. OF humble paren-
tage and with slight education, he start
ed in life as q laborer AT the Canton
Bridge works. Later, he moved Ia
Youngstown, but returned to Canton
. and married Miss Mary Fisher, of this
city. Soon after he went to Montreal
) where he spent II years in the service
of the Wrought Iron Bridge company
of that place. Returning to Canton In
1891, he spent the remainder Of his life
with the Wrought Iron Bridge company
of this city. first as foreman, and later
as contractor and travelling salesman
He was also director of the Canton
State bank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
BICYCLE PATH Commission
Recognized and New Members
Appointed By Probate Court.
Money Has Already Been Ralsed-Al.
lance and Canton Men
Appointed.

The board of the Bicycle Sidepath
commission was reorganized IN probate
court Tuesday afternoon. Harry
Schroyer. of Alliance, was appointed
a member of the board for three years,
to succeed Phil A. Cradle. of the same
city who resigned, and John w. Roe
buck, of Canton. was appointed fer a
term of five years. to succeed l.. Warst-
ler, whose term had expired.
While the side path commission has
not rs yet done any work in the way
Of building side paths. considerable
money has been secured and 1t is possi-
bic that the coming summer may see
the Canton Massillon path completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
PLANTED Cannon
On the City Wall Of Peking---Canton
Officers Bravery.
Captain TILLSON IS Commended.
BY Ii Hung Chang...FormerIy
Had Charge of Recruiting
Station in This City.

Captain ]. c. F. Tillson, who former
ly had charge of the recruiting office in
this city. but later went to Cleveland
on the same mission, is doing magnifi-
States army.
He served with conspicuous gallantry
with the allied troops in the capture of
Peking, where, in the thick of the fight,
he scaled a city wall and planted a
cannon, pouring death dealing missiles
into the ranks of the Boxers.
When the Fourteenth regiment, to
which he belonged, was ordered to re-
turn to the Philippines, Captain Tillson
was ordered to remain in Peking on ac-
count of his great success in governing
the Chinese.
The generals having charge of the in
vading army complimented Tillson on
his bravery. He has been received by
Ii Hung Chung with honor and only
few days ago he was the recipient OF
letter from that Chinese financier and
statesman commenting his bravery.
Captain Tillson is an American mem.
bed Of the board of international police
commissioners, and is the provost mar
shal of the American district of the
Chinese city of Peking. His wife ant
family are living in the officers quarters
at Fort Porter, Buffalo, n. Y.
Captain Tillson gained many friends
while in this city. He was an excel
lent recruiting officer and many young
soldiers from this city entered the ser.
vice of their country through his efforts
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
JOHN DUGAN DEAD.
SteubenvilIe Officials Are Seeking His
Relatives In Canton.

A telephone message was received AZ
the mayors office Wednesday morning
from the coroner of Steubenyille asking
for information as to asman named Du-
gan. He stated that John Dugan died
in that city q day or two ago, and then
his remains were taken to Fetzenber-
gers morgue. Dugan was about go
years of age and had been there for
some time. 1t is said he told friends
that he had relatives in this city. The
police were instructed to find Dugan's
relatives, IL any are here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
sent TO THE REFORMATORY.
Henry Grove Sentenced to the
Lancaster School.
Charged With Criminal Assault Upon
Laura Hlnton--A I4.Year.Old
Boys Crime.

Henry Grove, the Plain township
youth who some time since was bound
over to the grand jury on the charge Of
criminal assault upon Laura Hinton was
sentenced to the Lancaster reform
school by Judge McCarty. Wednesday
morning.
The grand jury. after considering the
case, made the recommendation to the
court through Prosecutor Day. The lad
is but fourteen years of age, being too
young to be sent to the penitentiary.
w. j. Piero and John c. Boutwell, were
attorneys for the defendant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
BOLD JOB At new Castle.
LandIady Held Up and Robbed
In the Office of Her Hotel.
Place Was Brilliantly Lighted and on a
Prominent Street, But There Was
no InterruptiOn.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
New Castle, Pa, Jan. 9.-Mrs, Wort
man, the landlady of the Hotel Vogel,
at midnight was told to throw up her
hands by two masked men, who entered
the office and took $50 from cash
drawer. Then placing the revolver at
her head they forced her up stairs and
made her give up 1925 which She had
hidden. They also took a gold watch,
The hotel, which was brightly lighted.
is on a prominent street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11
GOES TO CHICAGO.
Frank N. Wyant Takes Charge of Bridge
Trust interests There. 4

Frank NJ Wyant left Wednesday
morning for Chicago to take up a posi-
7tion as general manager Of the Ameri-
can bridge company plant in that city,
Mr.. Wyant was formerly secretary,
treasurer and general manager of the
Wrought Iron Bridge company, Of this
city, and has had a wide experience In
that industry. He has, for some time,
held high office in the bridge trust In
New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-11

county, Pa, are in this city. Mr..
Poundstone purchased the Carper farm,
consisting of 80 acres, lying northwest
OF this city. Mr.. Sterling is Mr.. Pound
stones attorney, and Mr.. Longanecker
also will purchase a farm here, possi-
bly, adjoining the Carper farm. Mr..
Poundstone will remove his family here
as soon as possible.