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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
out to the barn and went to sleep an
when l woke up
SAW TWO REvOLVERS

out to the barn and went to sleep and
when woke up 1
SAW TWO REvOLvERs
pointed at me, and then tho officers
got me. am glad of It, for I have
been awfully cold at night and had
very little to eat, and the water from
the swamp had wet my clothes and
filled my rubber boots and that made
me feel sick. I didn't want to shoot
her and / don't know what made me
do it. / guess I was too drunk to
know what l was doing"
Popp slept all day Sunday, so great
was his want of sleep. He only woke
up long enough to eat his meals and
then would go to sleep again. He was
in a frightful condition when taken
Saturday night. His clothes were torn
and his face was haggard, his eyes
were bloodshot.
Popp was arraigned before the mayor
on Monday morning on the charge of
shooting with intent to kill. He
pleaded not guilty and was
COMMITTED TO JAIL
in default of bond for $1,000. He was
taken to the Jail Monday morning
about o'clock by Marshal Bour.
In discussing the affair later Popp
said that he had not intended to shoot
Mrs. Haas but the Italians. He said
that II he gets out of this scrape he
will never touch drop of liquor again
as long as he lives. His hearing was
set for Wednesday, October 8, at .
o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
Stark C0lsnfy's Loss.

BY reason of the undervaluation Of
the railway property within its limits
In 1900, Stark county lost s110, 1920.
Had the railway property been riae.
ed on the duplicate on the same basis
as all other property II would have net.
ted our county $11o, 1920 IN taxes, and
relieved the farmers and other real
estate owners tc that extent.
BY reason of the underva!uation
they suffer a loss to that amour. an.
nualIy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
Proving a Good Specula-
ton to Purchasers.
PAYING INVESTMENTS
Lots Recently Purchased Have
Enhanced Greatly in Their
INTERPRETATIONS
Fulfilled.

The prediction of a real estate man
that lots in the Shorb addition would
rapidly enhance in value is being full
filed. 1t is reported that lots bought
there short time ago can be sold
for one hundred and fifty dollars more
than was paid for them. During the
last few weeks three Of che best lots
have been taken, two at six hundred
and one at six hundred and fifty.
In referring to this addition close
observer says that there is but little
speculative tendency among Canton
purchasers of real estate. No one ap-
pears to purchase lots in the addition
with view of increased values. All
purchase to build upon. These lots
are bound to increase in price. 1t
would pay to purchase a number Of
them on speculation and few years
ago when the boom was on it would
have been done. Later on boom will
take place in real estate values in Can
ton and choice lots like these Shorb
lots will more than double in value
Mr.. Shanafelt, the veteran dealer in
real estate, says he never before sold
lots where the purchasers have been so
uniformly well pleased as they have
with these Shorb addition lots. The
secret of course, is that they are being
sold below their true value. Lots for
from $3.50 upwards in the heart of
Canton with all the city advantages is
bargain that is not offered every day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
BY John r. Spears Over
Signature.
RACE WAS THROWN
So He CIaims--Yaeht Sharps
Consider Charges Un-
founded--CoIumbia
Builders Talk.
xews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.

News Democrat Leased Wire SerucA-
New York, Oct. 5.-John r. Spears,
over his own signature in the New
York World, says today that William
Jameson, sailing master of the Sham
rock, deliberately threw the race OF
showed execrable movement yes
terday.
In view, however, of the uniformly
good work of the Columbia in all
winds other yachts sharps consider
Spears's charges unfounded.
The Herreschoffs say the Columbia
was Is per cent better this year than
when she met Shamrock J., two years
ago. The firm also say the Constitu
tion is a better boat than the Colum
bia by Ave minutes, even though she
was not chosen to defend the cup.
Sir Thomas Upton announced today
that he will gladly agree to the sug
gestion that the Shamrock be raced
with Captain Barr handling the helm
and backed by American crew ant
Captain Sycamore and his EnglishmeI
to take the Columbia. II the Other
side is willing d new series of races
may be sailed. This would not affect
the custody of the American cup, but
would show whether It was the mode
o. the yacht or sailers that won the
race.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
viii Attend "Prep" School.

New Haven, Ct, Oct. 5.-William
Mckinley Barber arrived here today.
He is nephew of the former presi.
dent and comes from his home In
Canton. He will stay in tho Hopkins
grammar school. the Oldest academy In
America. for a year. He plans to en-
ter Yale next fall. He is about 18
years old and says that he does not
expect to go in for athletics, although
he plans to attend all the college
games at the Ya.e field.
He is q graduate Of the Canton
high school. being q member Of the
class OF 1901. and IL q son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Barber.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
CASHIER ARRESTED.
Had Jugsled the Figures on tho
Ledger and Appropriated
the Money.

Special to the Times.
Washington, Ind, Oct. 7.-Richard
Davis, ex-cashier of the Peoples Ma
tional bank, was arrested here this
morning and will be taken before U.
8. commissioner and placed under
bond to await session of the grand
jury. Davis is charged with altering
figures ON bank ledger and appro.
priating banks money. 1t was discov.
cred a week ago that he was short
in his accounts $1,000. Davis and
his Bondsmen made this all up to the
hank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
MISS MORTON MARRIED.
News-Democrst Leased Wire serv,c,

News-Democrat Leased Wire servIcs.
London, Oct. 5.-Miss Helen Morton,
third daughter of former Vice Presi-
dent Levi p. Morton, was married to
Count Boston Perigord, second son of
Due De Tallirand, at st. Mary's Cath.
alic church, Chelsea, this afternoon.
Count De Perigord is a well known
figure in Paris society where he has to
large extent taken the place of his
father who for quarter OF century
was known as the Prince De Lamode.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
BOUNTY TICKET.

For esentatives-Emmett n
Morgan. of Alliance; Jackson W. Pom
thus. Of Canton.
For sheriff--Peter Smith, of Mas.s'
ION.
For arditor-J. H. Kaufman, Of "a v.
Ron.
For clerk-Charles L. oberly, of Car
ton.
For commissioner-Leo J. Braucher.
Of Lawrence.
For infirmary director-Adam Schiss-
Ter, of Canton.
For Treasurer-Edwin S. DeFord, OF
Minerva.
Of Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
M z l. A N G E..

THE GLORIOUS SEASON.

THE GLORIOUS SEASON.
Jest breath o. winter: 1t amt so fur
away,
Though twill be little while yit fore
You hear the flddles play;
Yit it's good TO dream about 1.-THE
eyes that brightly glance,
An the room a-goin' roun' you in the
glory o. the dance
Jest breath o. winter-a whisper in
the pines,
An fewer songs o. mockin' birds-a
rustic In the vines,
An the gold leaves in the woodlands!
well, the summer had
its Joys,
But it's winter that makes music fer
the merry gals an boys.
Jest q breath o. winter: Let II come
an stay awhile!
The sweet spring and the summer
made all the gardens smile;
But winter has its pleasures an the
boys'll take their chance
With the rosiest o. pardners in the
bright round o. the dance!
Atlanta Constitution.
The public would like to know
uhsthar Chouncey Depew 10 in earnest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08

The allegation that row is in pro-
gress amcng the Republican papers
over the fact that some newspapers
are drawing compensation from the Re-
publican state committees and others
laboring for love, presents an oc-
casion to refer to some pertinent
truths.
II has been known for some time
that the country press has been i'm
posed upon by the state organization.
The spellbinders, the plate houses.
the grafters and professional politi.
clans have all be taken care of and
the metropolitan press given about
what it asked. The country publisher
has been fed with sophistry, refer
ring to his patriotism and allowed to
starve while others fattened. The
turning of the worm Is taking place,
and the meek and lowlN country pub
Usher is rising in his might and wrath
and the day of atonement is coming
to more than one cheap politician
who has, metaphorically, wiped his
feet upon his betters when he had
dealings with the country publisher
II there are any who have broken
into the reserve and taken place with
in the charmed circle, the more power
to them. The laborer is worthy of his
hire, and newspapers should be paid
as well as others much less worthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
Canton Man a Juror.

The fall term of the United States
court opened at Cleveland, Thursday
morning with Judge Wing on the
bench. The grand jury was impanel,
ed, w. p. Martin Of this city being ono
OF the jurors. There are twenty-one
cases to be investigated by the jury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-10-08
STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
COL. JAMES KILBOURNH,
of Franklin county.

COL. JAMES KILBOURNH.
OF Frsnklin county.
For Lieutenant Governor.
HON. ANTHONY HOWELLS.
Of Stark county.
For Judge Of Supreme Court,
JOSEPH HIDY,
Of Fayette county.
For Clerk OF Supreme Court.
HARRY r. YOUNG.
Of Cuyahoga county.
For Attorney General,
HON. M. B. MCCARTHY,
OF Lucas county.
For Treasurer Of State
r. p. ALSHIRE,
Of Gallia county.
Eur Member Board Pub. Work.
JAMES B. HOLMAN,
OF Brown county.
SENATORIAL TICKET.
For Senator Twenty-first district,
WILL j. HAYS.
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Wonder has been expressed frequent
ly at the desperate and determined ef-
forts that the prisoners in the county
jail make to secure their liberty since
Sheriff Zaiser has had charge of the
bastile. Men against whom no indict-
ments had been found, others who had
nothing to fear at the trials that were
pending, and even those who had but
few days to serve Of a sentence, seem
to have become frenzied with a desire
to escape the horrors Of the place. An
explanation has been offered that
clears away all the mystery. A Canton
citizen who spent 80 days in jail, and
who had no saws or writs of habeas
corpus to aid him in escaping, gives the
whole thing away. He says that 1t is
the sheriff's singing that drives the
prisoners to desperation. From morn
Ing until evening and from evening un-
til far into the night Sheriff Zaiser
is in the habit of indulging in ques-
tionable melody in stentorian voice
that permeates the deepest dungeons of
the Jail. There is no escape from the
sounds. Men incarcerated there who
contemplate the gallows with equan-
unity lose their nerve when those songs
start up, the eliminate states. Dun
geons, bolts or bars cannot confine man
and make them willing auditors to such
singing, he says, and that is. why 50
many prisoners take desperate chances
to get out. Those who have heard the
sheriff warble accept this as logical
explanation. and it is suggested that
the commissioners get mute for him
to place in his mouth when he sings in
stead of adding to the strength Of the
bars or building a new jail.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13


points large shat many squares have
fallen off, and that the prevailing
view is still that there is not over
half crop.7-State Forester Will
liam Ashe left to-day for Marion.
Assisted by four other experts, he is
making a study of the erosion of
farm lands in western North Caro-
lima. Having completed this in Hay
wood county, he will go up the val
ley of the Catawba, where vast dam
age has been done this year. This
concluded he will go to Mitchell
county, where the destruction
wrought by the May food was IN
precedented.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
UNCLE SANS PROSPERITY.

The receipts of the National Treas,
ury in July we're in excess of
the expenditures. 1t is the first
time that this has been the case in
any July since 1886. The reason
why an excess of receipts over dis
bursements in July is considered re-
markable is that the new appropri-
ations become available July 1 and
during the month money is dis
pensed with a free hand. In this
fact of July receips and expendi-
lures and in the fact that there is
now more gold in the Treasury shan
ever before in the country's history,
is found a suggestion that the next
Congress might still further reduce
the wal taxe.-Exchange.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
NO MERCY FOR BOERs WHO REMAIN IN
ARMS.

Five Weeks Notice-Perpetual Punishment
for All That Do Not Come to Terms-Their
Property to be COnfscated.
LONDON, August 1O.-Through Gen
eral Lord Kitchener the British have
taken stern measures to bring the
belligerent Beers to terms. General
Kitchener has issued a proclamation
at Pretoria, which gives the burghers
until the 18th of September to lay
down their arms. After the date
named all Beers captured will be
permanently hanished from the
country and their property praoti-
cally confscated for the purpose of
reimbursing the British government
for the money spent in maintain.
ing their families while they we're
in the field.
The proclamation was formally
issued Wednesday and is contained
in a parliamentary paper which was
printed and circulated in London to-
day. It follows:
Whereas, the two South African
republics have been annexed, their
capitals captured and a majority of
the burghers (35, OOO) are prisoners
or have submitted, and almost all the
guns have been captured, prevent
ing regular warfare, isolated at
tacks on small posts continue aim
lessly, thus prolonging the shedding
of blood and destruction of property
and running a majority, of the in-
habitants who are anxious to live
peaceably ; hence all leaders still in
the field in South Africa and all mem
bers of the late government, unless
they surrender before September Is,
shall be permanently banished from
South Africa. The cost of the main
tenance of the families of the burgh-
ers in the field who have not
dered by September Is shall be re
coverable from the burghers and
shall be charged upon their prop
erty." =
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13

Mr.. Bryan Demands It-JealOusies Evident.
LINCOLN, NEB., August 7.-Fusion
is again an accomplished fact in Ne
braska. The three State committees
of Democrats, Populists and Free
Silver Republicans met here to-day
and agreed to call their convention
for the same day, September II.
Speeches we're made advocating the
closest harmony between the three.
parties, although in fact the silver
Republicans r now a mere hand
full.
In the Populist meeting several
objections were raised against O
operation and in the Democratic
meeting several speeches were made
breathing defiance to the Populists.
Before the committee met there was
a great deal of talk of independent
action, some Democrats being anx-
ious to get it to go alone for the
purpose Of proving to the Populists
that the majority of votes were fur
nished by Democrats and that there
fore they we're entitled to a majority
Of the places on the ticket.
Mr.. Bryan's lieutenants soon dis
sipated this feeling by carrying word
that their chief desired fusion to
continue. j. II. Cook, of Missouri,
head of the new national third party
movement, made a speech before the
Populists urging them to join the
new movement, but the proposition
was coldly received Notwithstanding
he predicted Bryan would soon be
with them.
The Free Silver Republicans after
affirming their allegiance to their
party principles disbanded. They
deemed it inexpedient to continue
their organization. Only the Dem
ocrats and Populists will participate
in the convention.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
sHELBY's CHIEF OF POLICE KILLED.

Shelby Cor. News and Observer,
9TH: Yesterday morning at 2 o'clock
Chief of Police R. s. Jones was shot
and instantly killed by Jim Lowry,
a negro, who, with two other ne
groes, was playing cards, when Mr..
Jones pushed open a window and
told all three to consider themselves
under arrest. Lowry jumped up and
tried to get out of another window,
but failing, ran to the door. AS he
opened it Officer Jones confronted
him. The negro then drew his pis-
tol on Mr.. Jones and fired, the ball
entering his breast and ranging
downward into his stomach. AS the
negro jumped out of the door he
fred again, the ball this time taking
effect just above the heart. The
chief of police fell and died. The
negro then fled, making good his
escape.
Shelby has offered 5000, Cleveland
county 800, and the State $2OO-in
all $5OO-for his capture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
REVOLUTION IN COLUMBIA.

The uprising in Columbia, a re-
public in the northern part of South
America, has become so threatening
that that the Navy Department. has
ordered the gunboat Machias to pro-
coed to Colon, for the purpose of
being on hand in case American citi-
zens and American interests are
placed in need of protection
through the operations of the insur.
gents. This action was taken in
view of the statement contained in a
dispatch from Hezekiah A. Gudger
"a North Carolinian), the United
States Consul General at Panama,
saying that the Liberals had detained
for n hour a passenger train at
Matochin, and captured several gov
eminent officials. Further trouble
is expected.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN DURHAM

Durham Cor. Raleigh Post: Twen-
ty-fve schools in this county have
applied for rural school 1ibraries.
The offer made by the State that six
schools would be given ten dollars
each from the State and county
board was quickly taken up and
there were so many additional ap-
plicants that Col. Julian s. Carr
agreed to take the place of the State
and give all additional schools ten
dollars, provided the other require.
ments of the act were complied with.
Under this offer nineteen schools
have made application and yesterday
Col. Carr gave his personal check
for n hundred and ninety dollars.
The county board will give a like a
amount and the schools will each
furnish ten dollars, making thirty
dollars for each of the schools. This
makes twenty-five schools to apply
for libraries, and Prof. @. w. Mas
sey, superintendent of the county
schools, believes that most of the
white schools in the county will
have a library by the middle of the
fall session. A number of colored
schools will also make application
fOr 1ibror ioS
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
CoTToN's POOR SHOWING.
1t is a Long Way Below the Ten Year
Average.

Average.
WASHINGTON, August 7.-The
monthly report of the statistician of
the department of agriculture shows
the average condition of cotton July
25th to have been 77.2, as compared
with 81 on the 18th of the proceed
ing month, rs August 1, 1900, "a
August 1, 1899, and a ten-year aver
age Of "a
There was an improvement of
condition during July amounting to
6 points in Georgia, 5 points in
South Carolina, Z in Alabama and
Mississippi and 8 in Virginia. On
the other hand, there was a de-
cline of 10 points in Missouri, Is in
Arkansas and Tennessee, Is in
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, IL
in Texas, z in Florida, 4 in North
Carolina and 2 in Louisiana.
The Impairment in conditions is
largely due to drought, but in a por-
ton of the eastern section of the
cotton belt it is attributable to the
prevalence of excessive rain during
a large part of the month.
While the condition in Mississippi
is 5 points above the States ten year
average, every other State reports a
condition below such average, Vir-
ginia being 1, Louisiana 2, Alabama
8, Texas Z, Georgia 8, South Carolina
and Florida 8, North Carolina II,
Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri Is
points below their respective ten
year averages
The averages of condition in the
different States are reported as fol
lows: Virginia Sc, North Carolina
70, South Carolina rs, Georgia 78,
Florida 70, Alabama 80, Mississippi
SO, Louisiana 80, Texas "a, Arkansas
SO, Tennessee 20, Missouri II, Okla
homa 70, Indian Territory 75.>
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1901-08-13
FOUND GUILTY IN 40 MINUTES.
A Georgia Negro Tried at a Special Term of
Court, Guarded by ~TrOops-Trial Cost
$500.

A Georgia Negro Tried at a Special Term of
Court, Guarded by ~TrOops-Trial Cost
$500.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 6.-Guarded
by three companies Of Georgia State
militia, called out by Governor
Gambler for his protection, Raymon
Ross, a negro charged with assault
ing Mrs. Miller, Was carried to Can
ton, Ga, from this place to day to
stand his trial. A special session
of Cherokee Court was called by
Judge Gober, who asked for troops
from Governor Gambler. The time
the trial consumed was only 40 min
utes. The negro was convicted and
sentenced to be hanged August 81.
Ross was brought back to this city
by the troops.
Governor Gambler said tonight:
"The expense incurred by sending
the militia to Canton to protect Ross
will not be much under $500. I am
doing all within my jurisdiction to
prevent lynchings, and in the cas-
where they have occurred, I have
done all that any man could do.
In case the troops Ire wanted on the
day of Ross execution, the same ex-
pense will be brought about but I am
determined to have the law obeyed."