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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
PEACE EFFORTS FALL THROUGH.

New York Conference Failed to Accom-
pllsh Anything.
NEW YORK. Sept 4-Terms Of peace
in the steel strike were discussed at
length today at a secret conference at
which sat officials Of the United States
Steel Corporation and leaders Of the
union labor.
Il was evident that no conclusion was
reached and that decision either to
arbitrate or to continue the strike must
be made by the strikers. The session
lasted more than six hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
TO ESTABLISH PIPE LINE.
Huge Undertaking OF he Hogg- g-Swayne
OH Syndicate

FORT WORTH, Tex, Sept. i,-James
f. Swayne ami Ex-Governor Hogg. own
crs OF the Hogg- -Swlyne oil syndicate,
or Beaumont will start for Europe to-
morrow to organize a $25OOO,OOO COM
pany 10 establish q pipe Inc from Spin
die Tip to Port Arthur and Sabine Pass
and to purchase 100 tank steamers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
AGED COUPLE WEBS.

SEATTLE, Sept. Al. n. Perkins and
Elise Antonette Voolstette, aged respec-
lively 81 and So years, were married in
this city today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
GERMAN CRUISER SUNK.
Coll,ied with Batteshlp Sachsen While
Maneuvering.

PEKIN, Sept 4-The commander
of the German fleet maneuverlng in the
Baltic telegraphed today from Sassnitz,
Island Of Rugen, that the third-class
cruiser Wacht has been sunk off Ar
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
DISCUSSED TRADE CONDITIONS.
Lord Salisbury Addrtsse the Noting
ham Chamber Of Commerce.

NEW YORK, Sept 4,-Dscussing the
trade conditions in Great Britain the
London correspondent, Of the Tribune
SAYS
Lord Salisbury struck an optimistic
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
BASEBALL SCORES.

SPOKANE. Sept. 4.-Spokane, 4; Ia
coma, 3.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05

SEATTLE. Sept 4-seattle, 0; Port
land. IL.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
UNHEBDED BY BUTCHERS.

PRETORIA Sept 4.-Lord
Kiichener's proclamation has ye,
had little effect as far as sur
render OF the burghers is con-
cerned but the authorities have
given permission 70 many % the
wives Of the Beers in the field 70
warn their husbands Of the fulfil
i.y OF further resistance.
1nJiaunnnnnunuu n1nn11uunnr n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-09-05

SHAMROCK Il ALL RIGHT
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
ANTONIO IS ANXIOUS.
Wooster Man Fears His Daugh-
ter Has EIOped.
Girl Is Said TO Have Been In Love With a
Young Man From Cleve-
land.

Wooster, Jan. 18.-Antonlo Angelo and
wife, respected Italian residents of the
Fifth ward, ara anxious as to the where
abouts Of their 16-year-ol1 laughter,
Miss Mary Antenucio Angelo, as they
fear that she had eloped with James
orbono, Of Cleveland, who is much the
girls senior. Orbono met Miss Angelo
about year ago and since then has
paid several visits to he city and has
managed to see the girl in spite of the
efforts of her parents.
Orbono, who Is rather bright appear
ing and a we'll dressed fellow. has been
In the city for several days and asked
the father for his consent to their mar
'riage. Angelo objected, net SO much be-
cause ne was unfavorably Impressed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL.
Negro Cieveriy Caught at jefferson. :.
Others Suspected.

Ashtabula, o., Jan. 1S.--N. E.. French,
president of the First National bank, of
Jefferson, received a letter from un-
known parties threatening his life and
also the life of his daughter unless he
placed in a secluded spot on a certain
date $500 in cash. The letter stated that
$500 was wanted and that 1t was wanted
from Mr. French, and warned him to
beware of disregarding the request. 1t
Is said that the letter also stated that
unless the money was forthcoming as
outlined in the letter that the writer
would also burn Mr. Frenchs house
within a certain stated time.
The place which the unknown parties
named for the money to be left was on
the steps of the grand stand at the
county fair grounds, which Is some little
distance from the town and near .he
edge of the woods. The amount spec
ified was to be done up in a package,
and was to be left within an hour of
p. m. Wednesday afternoon.
1t was decided that the bank president
should apparently carry out the con-
ditions of the letter while officers should
be in waiting for the man who would
come for the package. This was car
ried out, and in less than an hour later
colored fellow was seen approaching
IT is said that he carried an ak on his
shoulder, and that when he reached the
grand stand he did not go at once to the
steps, but instead to the ticket office,
where, after trying to force an entrance
he was finally successful in wrenohing
the door from it's hinges, when, to his
surprise, he found Chief of Police Shell
don, OF Ashtabula, and other officers
who were waiting for him.
He accompanied them without resist
ance, and was brought to the Ashtabula
city Jail. He bears the name of Robert
Johnson, Jr, and his home is in JEFF,
ferson. He Is about 18 years of age.
He will be arraigned tomorrow, prob
ably on the charge of being connected
with blackmailing scheme. Others
are suspected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
SUMMIT GRAND JURY.
Ten Days Session That Resulted In a
Number of indictments.

Akron, o., Jan. 1S.-The regular grand
jury for the January term of common
pleas court returned twenty-one indict-
ments Thursday after a session last
ing ten days, during which 147 wit
nesses were examined.
Frank Wall, now serving sentence in
the county jail for rioting, was indicted
under the charge of perjury, and IL the
riot charges now standing against him
are not pressed he viii be tried for per-
jury at once. He is alleged to have
given false testimony while on the stand
in his own behalf in his recent trial.
Park Bigelow and Lorin Loomis, the
two Richfield township young men who
found $1,000 of murdered Oscar Os-
borne's hidden money and who are al
legged to have appropriated n part of
1t to their own use, were indicted on the
charge of larceny and conversion Of
property. The young men are promt-
nent farmers in Richtield and their in
dictment has created a sensation.
The other indictments returned are
as follows: Guy Andrews, Archie Nc
Gowan, James Strapp, Charles Myers
and Charles Fink, interfering with rail-
road property: William Wolf larceny;
Hiram Dreese, illegal sale of liquor;
Samuel Hanlein, cutting; Harry Rob
erts, Lewis and Cyrus Harmon, Charles
Hall, Melvin Boone, Evan James, bur
glary and larceny; Charles Bennett,
horse stealing; Charles Ross, sodomy,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
THE TAX On OLEO
Proposed By Congress viii Not Greatly
Affect Sale
ACCORDING TO LOCAL MERCHANTS.
Price of Butter VIII Advance II
Measure Before House Be-
comes Law.

The tax of 10 per cent, which con-
gress proposes to place on colored
oleomargarlne, has caused some dis
cusslon among local dealers who handle
that commodity. While it is not sold
by all grocers in this city, its sale is
handled exclusively by a dozen mer-
chants. ...-
Many dealers were visited by a News
Democrat reporter, Thursday afternoon,
and interrogated as to what effect the
tax would have upon oleo. Some of the
merchants said there would be a con-
sequent rise in the selling price, and
that people in the habit OF purchasing
and using oleo would pay The Increased
price rather than pay probably again
as much for butter.
There is what is known as colored and
uncolored oleO in the market. The tax
will effect only the colored, and not the
uncolored. The import of the tax by
congress is believed to be to discourage
production.
Said w. w. Humphrey: '"The tax will
probably have the effect of stopping the
sale of colored oleo. But then, con-
sumers can still purchase the uncolored
and submit it to a colorinG process,
just as they desire. There is a large de-
mand for oleo, probably hundreds of
pounds being sold in this city almost
daily. The demand is exceedingly
large"
Said r. NJ Shreiner: "The tax will
raise the price of o,eo, but those who
use it will no doubt be desirous of pur-
chasing it, even IL 1t be higher. 1t will
still be cheaper than butter. A large
quantity of it is sold in this city"
Other merchants who sell oleo said
that, while the price may be raised
they did not believe the sale of oleo
would be greatly affected thereby.
One dealer who was asked to make
an estimate of the quantity of oleo used
in this city, placed it many thousands
of pounds annually. The price of the
colored article TO be affected by the tax
is 1S cents, while uncolored oleo costs q
few cents less a pound
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
THE NEW COTTAGE
VIII Cost More THIN the Law Allows
without a Vote Of The People.
AN INJUNCTION Case IS STARTED.
Prosecutor Day Files a Petition
to Enjoin the Commissioners
From Going Ahead.

Prosecutor Day has taken steps in
behalf of the people Of Stark county to
stop the construction of the woman 5
cottage at the county infrmary.
The contract for the foundation has
already been let, as published in the
News Democrat at the time of the let
ting to Peter Schissler for the sum of
S9,245.
Friday afternoon, at 1870 o'clock,
Prosecutor Day filed a petition in COM
mon pleas court asking that the COM
mssioners be enjoined from erecting the
building contemplated and for which
the contract for the foundation has al
ready been let.
The ground upon which the injunc-
tOn is asked is that set forth some time
since in the News Democrat that no
contract in excess OF $4,000 can de let
without first submitting the matter to a
vote of the people.
The petition sets forth that on Octo-
ber 8, 1900, the county commissioners,
l.. w. Johnson, j. h. Summer, and r.
b. Crawford, met with Andrew Reese,
William Hardgrove and j. NJ. Howen-
slime, intirmary directors, and adopted
plans to build a structure at the county
infirmary known as q woman's cottage.
That on November 81, 1900, the COM
missioners entered into a contract with
Peter Schissler for the erection of the
foundation Of the building alone, agree
ing to pay him the sum of 50, ,245, payable
monthly, as the work was done.
1t is set forth in the petition that II
will require a much larger sum to COM
plete the building and the amount win
be much in excess of $4,000, and that
The commissioners have not submitted
to the voters of the county a PROPOSE
tion for the building of such a structure,
and that they are not, consequently
authorized by law to appropriate money
out of the treasury for such purpose.
Plaintiff further says that defendants
are about to proceed and execute said
contract, and temporary injunction is
asked restraining them from doing SO
until the case is heard, and after the
hearing the injunction is asked to he
made perpetual.
Schissler is made a party defendant.
1t is understood that he has some ma
terial on the ground, but, has done
no work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
Guests OF Party 9uarantined.

Youngstown. o., Jan. 49," Id clothes
started smallpox epidemic on the out
skirts of Girard. A year ago siaHllpox
broke out in the family of Thomas DAILY.
Two weeks ago the family Of Albert r.
Wilson gave a party. The Dalys at
tended, and to do 20 brought out some
clothes and finery that had not been
worn for year. When Wilson was
taken sick with smallpox the board OF
health investigated and decided that
the smallpox germs had been brought
into the family on the Duly famllt's
clothes. Other guests at the party are
now under quarantine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22

"Some of the metal seemed to have en-
tered one of MY ears and 1t is burned
away In. Ny coat was burned off, and
my trousers were burned, too. The
heavy underclothing which wore prob
ably saved my lower limbs. ] suffered
intensely at first but feel somewhat
better now. l suppose the explosion was
caused by an accumulation of gas COM
ing in contact with some rusted pipes
which were used as a core in the cast
ing process. | should judge that all Of
the metal, with the exception of one
ton, was thrown out upon us. Bits of
metal were afterward found attached
to crosspieces and bars all over the
foundry. The bclching came out one
sirde and lifted the cope. We were
standing only few feet away. AS l
entered the machine shop from the
foundry, some of the men poured water
over my coat, which was burning and
thus eXtinguishcd the flames. 1t was an
accident that might occur in any foun-
dry, and one that could not have been
avoided"
The reporter was informed at the
Blocker residence that Mr.. Blecker's
left hand was very badly burned, but
that he was not confined to his home q
Is said that when Mr. Fowler jumped
away from the side of the cope where
the charge came forth, his right hand
struck into the hot metal and was
burned.
ONE VERSION.
version of the accident was related
by an official of the roll mill. He stated
that the accident occurred, close to 3
o'clock, in the foundry department. one
ladleful of metal had been poured and
another was being poured. The gas un-
der the cope raised the covering, caus-
ing a vent and forcing the stream of
nearby. The receptacle for the hot
metal is only about six inches below
the level of the foundry The official
stated that he believed that it was
mainly gas which burned the men and
not the hot metal as then more severe
burns and disagreement would have re-
suited. He stated that the metal was
thrown in all directions over the foun-
dry. This is the first time that such
an accident has occurred in this foun-
dry, as the employees generally, are
very careful I'm their work
1t is stated that Charles Belinsky. a
foundryman, also was burned. but
Fowler and Davies said that his in
juries were only slight.
Drs. j. f. Marchand and F. f. Hart
have charge of the injured men and are
affording them all the relief they can
under the circumstances.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
What the State journal Says,

The Ohio State Journal says: Hon.
James A. Rice, of Canton, has accepted
an invitation to respond to a toast at
the banquet of the South Side Demo-
cratic club OH the 23d inst. The ex-
mayor will add to the gayety OF the
event IL he will give his views In re-
gard to the candidacy of John II. Nc
Lean for the senate. Hon. ]. A. Norton
has also said that he will be present on
the occasion of the banquet. The COM
mittees of the club will hold meeting
next Sunday to arrange the speaking
program. Among other orators will
be x-Mayor Black, ex-Mayor Bruck,
w. p. Huntington. Thomas u. Mime
han and Michael Hertenstein. Ex-
Mayor Karb WIN Qfxiciste ~ foaatr
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22

as she is just past is. The girl is quite
pretty, is large for her years, and in
long skirts might be taken for Is at
least.
1t was learned, through a friend, that
they intended leaving the city, and An
gelo and friends watched all outgoing
trains in the hope of stopping the girl,
but without success. 1t is thought that
they either secured n conveyance and
were driven to Orrville, or walked out
of the city. Angelo says the girl will
be forgiven If she returns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
FLAGGED PEDESTRIANS.
Salem Man Thought Iiu Was a Railroad
Brakeman.

Salem, Jan. 1S.-Allen II. Porter, q
blacksmith who formerly conducted a
shop at 8 Penn strees this CITY, has been
adjudged insane and taken to the Mas
sillon state hospital. Lately, Mr.. Porter
has been living in Columbiana on a
farm left him by his wife, but it seems
that he could not stand prosperity and
went to drinking.
Porter imagined that he was brake
man and would take a lighted lantern,
go into the street, and want to flag
everybody who passed. Porter is 4S
years of age. He has been acting
strangely for the past month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
TO ARGUE B0WE CASE.
Attorey A. NJ. NcCarty Goes to Columbus
for That Purpose.

Attorney A. NJ. McCarty, of the firm
of McCarty, Craine and Mcdowell,
went to Columbus Thursday evening, so
as to be in the supreme court Friday TO
argue the case of Bowe against the Die
bold Safe & Lock company. In COM
mon pleas court Bowe got a verdict for
$1,000 for the loss of an arm. the case
went to the circuit court and the ver-
dict was allowed to stand. IT Is now in
the supreme court and was set for oral
argument Friday. Attorney Wilcox,
of Cleveland, represents the Dlebold
company and Mr., McCarty the plaintiff,
before the supreme court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
ECKROAD FINED
Paid Fifty Dollars For Running a Sl0j
Machine.
ANGRY HUSBAND made TROUBLE.
A Batch of Divorces Granted.
Smashed a Stove and Went
to War---City Worsted
In a Case.

Louis Ecllroad, of Navarro, indicted
for keeping a slot machine in his place
of business, was arraigned before Judge
Amber, Friday morning. He pleaded
guilty to the first count in the indict-
ment whereupon the prosecutor agreed
to nolle the second and third counts,
and made a statement to the court that
the case did not merit the extreme
penalty as it was a first offense and
the prisoner had voluntarily removed
the machine four weeks ago.
Judge Amber stated that the inten-
ton of the court was to break up the
practice of operating slot machines in
Stark county, but that in this case he
would give the lowest fine allowed by
the law, $50 and costs.
This Eckroad paid and was released
from custody.
AN IRATE HUSBAND.
The case of Lillian b. Teter against
Sylvester S. Teter, the Alliance case
heard before Judge McCarty, Thursday
afternoon, excited considerable com
ment in the corridors of the court
house. The charge against the hus-
band was drunkenness, and during the
trial he was present in the court room,
but it is said he was utterly obllvous 10
the world and the testimony, being
asleep.
After the case was heard it is SAID
that he and his wife met and there were
few compliments passed, such as war
ring husbands and wives usually shower
upon each other.
Judge McCarty took the matter under
advsement, but it Is understood that a
divorce will be granted.
Rogers &c Hart were attorneys for
Mrs. Teter.
DIVORCES GRANTED.
G. C. Bow tried the divorce case Of
Anna T.. Holt against Thomas f. Holt,
before Judge Amber Friday morning
and a decree was granted, on the
grounds of willful absence. Mrs. Holt
is a Canton lady.
A Massillon woman was also liberated
from the bonds which, gall by Judge
Amber, Friday forenoon. Maggie
Schaeffner testified that her husband
had been cruel to her; that he had
smashed a new stove into atoms on
one occasion, and finally enlisted in the
regular army in the hope of seeing
Filipino maidens, and the charges were
so well corroborated that divorce was
allowed
J. C, Boutwell, was attorney in the
case.
TITLE QUIETED.
Judge Amber, Friday, quieted title
to certain lands in the action brought
by Flora E. McClymonds and others
against the unknown heirs of Thomas
Rotch ct al. Willison & Day were at
tofneys for the plaintiff.
AGAINST THE CITY.
Judge McCarty rendered a decision
Friday morning In the case OF Josephine
Rabe against the city of Canton. The
action was brought TO restrain the city
from collecting the assessments for
street improvements on Louis avenue on
the basis of the full length of the lot
instead of the foot frontage.
The judge held that assessments could
only be collected upon basis Of the
fyont of the ~, HYRn 1hoUGh IA ln,s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
Middlebranch EIOpemGnt That Has
Stirred Up a Great Sensation
There.
They WERE MARRIED
BY MAYOR ROBERTSON.
He Says the Fellow Would Pass
For a White Man, But a
Brother Says lie Is Half
Negro-..Went to
PENNSYLVANIA.

The village of Middlebranch, five
miles north of this city, along the w.
& l.. IL. railway, is stirred up because
of an elopement which occurred Thurs
day. The elopers were married in this
city and now on their way to Hunting
DON Pa, the former home of the groom.
The story gained publicity through
George Wise, a brother of the bride,
who called on the local police for as
sIatance in locating his sister.
The bride, Susan Wise, is a very
comely maiden of probably 16 years of
age, although appearing somewhat
older She is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Wise, wealthy residents of
that village.
The groom is George w. Robson, who
for several months has been employed
at the Diamond Portland Cement works.
He also has a brother employed there
and it is alleged by George Wise that
Robson is a mulatto. This fact is what
jncenses the parents more than the los1
IF their daughter.
Robson has been in this city for q
short time. 1t is said that Miss Wise
Clandeatinely met Robson, and after
arranging the details. she came to this
city Thursday morning on the O'Clock
train. They visited the probate office
and secured a marriage license. Robi-
son said that his age was 2l and that
Of his bride IS. The brother alleges that
she is only 16.
They left the probate office and Wis
tied Mayor Robertson in the city hall,
who permanently adjusted the hyme'
neal knot and pronounced them one.
The certificate was properly filed and
there wasn't the least suspicion in the
mind of the mayor but that everything
was regular and that the parties were
merely a happy pair from some nearby
village. When the ceremony was con-
cluded, the mayor asked RobilDn If he
wasn't going to secure certificate
showing that they had been married.
He hadn't thought of that, so he asked
he mayor if his wife could remain in
the mayors private office few minutes
while he went after a certificate. The
mayor consented and Robson started
for the probate office. He returned very
soon and together they started out of
the Office. Robson told the mayor that
they expected to go to Huntingdon,
Pa, where he formerly lived. 1t ap-
pears that he was in a hurry to leave
town, as he wanted his wife to remain a
little longer so that he could secure
his grip and other articles from his
boarding place.
This was the last seen of the couple
n this city, and a sort of bombshelI
was exploded in the mayors ears Fri
day morning when he was told that he
had married elopeTS. He had given the
matter no thought until George Wise,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
VIII Join Federation Of Labor.

Youngstown. o.. Jan. 1s- The furnace
employees Of the 'ahoning and Sher
ango valleys who decided 70 reject the
cut of Is per cent III wages posted by
the operators. haze appointed COM
mittee with power to act. who will rep
resent them In al matters, and have
also. decIdod n .1oin fh1 Anoricon Vo1n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
Quietly Married.

Mr. Nicholas Uebelhart. a popular
salesman, found a congenial partner
in life's journey in Miss Lillian weimer.
They were quietly married In the eve
ming Of January l6, at the residence of
the officiating minister. Rev. n.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22

provements were made on the side
street running the full length of the
lot. In the case the frontage Is 100 feet,
and the length along the improved
street Is 200 This throws the city into
the cost of paying for this extra 100 feet;
not only in the Rabe case, but it Is said
that there are three other cases of a
similar character that the decision
a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-01-22
REFUSED DIVORCE.

Cecil Fruets divorce case was heard
before Judge McCarty, Friday, and a
divorce refused upon the grounds that
the charges brought against Caesar
Fruet were not sustained by corrobora-
tive testimony. It Is understood that
the husband has gone TO Brazil.
Mrs. Fruet was the wife of Peter
MART, who was killed last summer by
falling from tree at Meyers lake. Six
weeks after his death the widow mar
ried Fruet and they lived together only
a few weeks.
Attorney J. r. Snyder had charge of
the case.