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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
DINNERS TO THOUSANDS.
Message, Of Thanks Received by Col.
opei and Mrs. Hcrrick.

Cleveland, Dec. 26.-The Salvation
army gave Christmas dinner to 5000
people In this city yesterday. Two
thousand were assembled In Central
armory, where they were served; the
remaining 5000 were sent baskets Of
provisions.
At the armory Colonel Myron T.
Herrick made brief address on the
work Of the Salvation Army. The
following telegram was received by
Colonel Herrick during the day:
New York, Dec. 25.---In behalf of
10000 guests gathered around our
Christmas tables. the Salvation army
sends Mrs. Herrick and yourself
greeting for the new year in appre-
citation OF your generous sympathy in
the welfare of the working classes.
We thank you for your generous as.
sistance. We pray God to spare you
many years Of continued usefulness.
Frederick De Booth Tucker"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
DAVID P. WHEELER KILLED.
Cashier Of an Akron Bank Electro.
cuted - Three Fingers
Burned Off.

Akron, o., Dec. 26.-David p.
Wheeler, a prominent banker and
capitalist CT this city, was electro
cuted yesterday afternoon. He had
been at the Citizens National bank,
OF which he was cashier, with Jacob
Koch, a director, examining some cor
respondence.
Mr.. Koch left after they had con-
cluded their business, and Mr..
Wheeler went to the vault to lock it
up.
In one hand he held an electric
bulb on u long wire, and with the
other grasped the handle of the steel
door. The coating on the wire had
been rubbed off, and owing to a
crossed wire the light wire was heav-
lily charged.
A circuit being formed with the
steel vault, the shock was sufficient
to produce instant death.
Mr.. Wheeler not returning to din.
ner, his son, Willard, set out to find
him. Enterin tghe bank he found his
father standing upright, leaning
against the vault.
His right hand grasred the knob of
the door, but three fingers of his
right hand had been burned off. Mr..
Wheeler was SO years old and leaves
vile, one son and one daughter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
GENERAL ALaER IMPROVED.
Physician Said He Had Passed Most
critical Stage.

Physician Said He Had Passed Most
critical Stage.
Detroit, Dec. 26.-Last night DR.. G..
G. jennings, who is attending General
r. A. Alger. said to the Associated
Press:
You may announce that General
Alger has safely passed the first and
most critical stage after the opera
tion that was performed on him last
Sunday. OF course there will be a
possibility Of dangerous developments
for at least another week. but we do
not expect any"
The bulletin on the generals condi.
ton. issued last night, says:
General Alger passed q very com.
Portable day. He has had no fever:
his pulse has ranged from 68 to "
throughout the day. He will be given
liquid nourishment by the stomach
tonight for the first time. II will be
a solution of egg albumen. The
DRAWINGS from the gall bladder is
perfect.
&C. G.. Jennings, M. D."
For the first time since the opera.
ton all the family were yesterday ad.
mitted to General Ayers room. The
general was very bright and cheerful
throughout the day and was ambitious
to do more and see more people than
his physicians would permit him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
PRoFIT-sHARlNo CONCERN.
Hundreds Divided o Among Employees,
p at Liverton, r. 1.

Fall River. Mass, Dec. 26.-The
employees OF the Bourne mills just
over the Rhode Island line, In Liver.
ton, received their twenty-fifth con-
secutive semi-annual pront-sharing
dividend and the announcement that
the directors had voted to continue
the plan another year. They were
also advised that by a special vote of
the directors the limit of possible par
ticipation OF profits by the employees
had been doubled, so that now the
amount may be mot less than per
cent nor more than 20 per cent of the
amount paid to the stockholders"
Since the inception of the profit
sharing plan in 1883 the dividends
have averaged 3.24 per cent semi
annually. When payment was start
ed 1t was hoped that the dividends
would equal savings bank rates. 1t
appears that the dividends paid to
the employees have averaged more
than 90 per cent greater than savings
bank rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
RACE RIOT IN new YORK.
During Fighting Negroes Fired shots
and Used Knives and Razors.
Four Persons Wounded.

New York, Dec. ga race riot
between whites and blacks in Harlem
yesterday developed serious proper
tions and kept the police busy for a
time. The negroes. 100 strong, were
armed with ievolvers and clubs,
while equally as many whites used
stonA as weapons. The negroes had
the advantage, but were driven back
into their tenements by the police ar
ter they had charged on the whites
with pistols and razors. Fourteen me-
groes were arrested. Four whiCes,
including policeman, were badly
shot or cut
The rioting began when some white
boys stoned two colored girls, where
upon a dozen negroes seized the
white boys and beat them. The boys.
when released. told their story to
white men in the vicinity and an or.
ganized attack was made on the ne
groes, who we're driven back to their
tenements under a shower of stones.
The confusion increased when the
white men began to lombard the
tenements with stones and other mis-
siles and the negroes fired from their
windows into the crowd The whites,
surprised by the shooting, and. seeing
men fall wounded, turned and ran,
followed by the negroes, who used
knives and clubs freely.
At this point a squad OF policemen
arrived on the scene and with drawn
clubs stopped the rioting. chasing the
negroes into their houses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
PICKPOCKET ROBS
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS

Mrs. q. Stewart, OF 715 Warner ave-
nue., reported to the police that her
pocketbook. containing 50 had been
stolen from her basket Tuesday even
ing while In the Auction Syndicate
store, at the corner of Rex and TUs-
carawas streets. She had the bas-
ket hanging on her arm and the book
was taken while she was making some
purchases.
Two roughly dressed strangers. one
of whom hurriedly left the store when
Mrs. Stewart discovered her loss. were
suspected of the theft and Officer
Smiley later arrested ]. B. Green,
whom Mrs. Stewart identified as one Of
the men.
Green was In police court a few days
ago charged with drunkenness and was
released because he had papers show
ing that he had been In the service
of the government as soldier for some
time.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge
OF larceny and was held to the pro-
bate court In the sum Of 800. The
other man concerned In the robbery es-
capped and has not yet been caught,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
MRS. M'KiNLEY's CONDITION.
eooo or Even Better Than Any Time
Since TraQedv.

canton, o., Dec. 26.-Mrs. McKin-
icy spent Christmas day alone at her
nome She was urged to Join the
Barber family in their Christmas din.
ner at the old Saxton homestead. but
declined to do so. She did not wish to
De 30 rorcibly reminded OF the Christ.
mas days of the past, as she would
be by such a dinner.
MRS. McKinley's condition is as
good, or better, than 1t has been since
tne tragedy Relatives who see her
most often state that she shows grad.
ual Improvement. She remembered
many OF her friends with little Christ.
mas presents and she received flow.
ers ana presents from ali over the
country. '"'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
THOUSANDS IN PRIZES.
Notable Distribution Of Gifts at Stock.
holm and christianIa to Nota-
BILE Men.

washington, Dec. 26. - United
States Minister Thomas has rCsOrted
to the state department that events Of
unusual Importance and interest took
place Dec. 10 at Stockholm and at
Christiania, in connection with the
first award of the Nobel prizes. AL
fred Nobel, the discoverer Of dyna-
mite who died five years ago, left
substantially the whole of his vast
fortune for the benefit OF mankind,
and in his will directed that 1t be d.
divided into prizes, without regard to
nationality, the worthiest to be
awarded the prize, whether he be
Scandinavian or not. These prizes
consisted of FIVE allotments, each Of
more than $4,000. The awards were
as follows:
In physics, to Wilhelm Conrad
Roentgen, professor of the university
of Munich, the discoverer of the
Roentgen rays; In chemistry, to
Jacobos Henricus Van Hon.. profess
sor at the University of Berlin; in
medicine, to Emil Won Behring, pro-
fessor at Halle, the discoverer of the
diphtheria serum; in literature, to
Sully-Proudhomme, member OF the
French academy; in the works Of
peace, the prizes were divided be-
tween Frederick Passy, national
economist, Of France, and Henri
Dunant, OF Switzerland, the leading
spirit in bringing about the Geneva
convention and In instituting the SO.
cieties of the Red Cross.
The prize diplomas were awarded
by the crown prince In person, at
Stockholm. in the presence of a great
gathering OF distinguished people, and
at Christiania the award was made
by the Norwegian storthing, convened
in solemn session.
Sully-Proudhomme was unable to
attend because OF, sickness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
MAYOR KIND TO
HOLIDAY DRUNKS

Nineteen arrests. maily drunks. were
registered on the police blotter at head
quarters on Christmas day. Al sin-
lucky thirteen appeared before Mayor
Robertson Thursday morning. hut his
honor was lenient and released without
punishment eight who had merely car
ried Christmas jags.
James F. Brown and John McAvoy,
charged with vagrancy, were given
each $40 fine and 20 days at the works.
Pat McLinden. Ed. Hines ana Gus
Gross. charged with intoxicati0n, wero
left Off with fines OF 81 each.
The total number Of arrests mado
during the year up to the present has
reached 1454 and will probably be close
to 1910 by the first of the new y,ar.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
PRAYERS FOR MISS STONE.
Christians In Armenia and Turkey
Pray For Release Of She and
Nine. Tsilka.

New ork. Dec. 26.-Letters received
in this city by natives of Armenia
contained the information that the
people of the east are still greatly agi-
tated over the abduction of Miss FL
len M. Stone, the missionary, and her
companion. Nine. Tsilka. Through
out Armenia and the Turkish empire
Christians have assembled daily in
their places of worship since Sept.
to pray for the deliverance of Miss
Stone and her companion.
Special services of prayer were
held yesterday in Beyrout and in
every Christian church IN the orient
in pursuance Of plan formulated
several weeks ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
NO FREE DELIVERY FOR FARMERS
TILL THEY SECURE MAIL BOXES
Brought o y ne
Has Been Issued

a number of makes from which TO
make their selection. Most complied
with the request but others had been
informed that such action would not
be necessary and placed boxes of their
own manufacture.
Mail has been delivered in these box
es for some time but the authorities
have now condemned them and this
week Postmaster Miles, of Salem, is
sued orders to discontinue the delivery
of mail to persons who had not COM
piled with the requests of the depart
ment in the matter of mail boxes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
BABE BURNED IN BED.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service. }
Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-Fire last night
gutted the home Of James Connolly,
1876 Wyalusing avenue, and Mary, his
3 year old daughter. was burner to
death In her bed.
Mrs. Mary Connolly, whose back was
broken by leaping from second story
window, died In the hospital this morn
Ing and Harry, aged two months, is also
dying. The father is badly burned but
will recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
GHOSTS KILLED HIM.
Coal Minor Succumbs When
Confronted by Boys Rugged
Up ~ SpIrlts. s'.s-

GAINESVILLE, O.. Dec. 26-Howard Mills,
a miner living near Coaldale, was
frightened to death about midnight
Tuesday by some boys, who rigged up
ghost. which, with the aid of some
thin paddles with holes In them. 10
swing through the air, was able to
emit unearthly groans and shrieks.
Mills was confronted while returning
home late at night and was SO over
whclmed with the terrific noise and
the suddenness that he dropped dead
In his tracks.
He was stalwart man, AZ years Of
age, and the father of six children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
ROOSEVELT OBSERVED DAY..
Received Gifts and Exchanged Greet.
ings--Horseback Ride-Din
ner In Evening.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Washington
has seldom celebrated Christmas
more quietly than yesterday. Owing
to the police regulations there were
no noisy demonstrations on the
street. The departments were all
closed. the chief officials generally
spending the day with their respec-
tive families. The White House was
closed to the public and large por-
tion OF the clerical force was excused
for the day. The president put in
much of the time In the residence part
of the building. giving his principal
attention to the children Of the
household. who were the recipients
Of many presents both from their
parents and from others. The
smaller members generally hung their
sockings up Tuesday night and all
found upon awakening at an early
hour that Santa Claus" had been
astir ahead Of them and had left lib
eral contributions. Later In the day
all assembled In the family room.
where the general exchange of pres.
ents occurred, and where q Jolly hour
was spent
The president. Mrs. Roosevelt and
the children Of the household, Robert
Ferguson and another friend took
luncheon with Commander and Mrs.
Cowles at the latter's residence, on
street. The party remained at the
house several hours and then the
male members, including two Of the
Roosevelt boys. and Joined by several
other friends, among whom was Sec
retary Root. went for a horseback
ride In the outskirts OF the city.
Last night there was quite q gath.
ering at the family dinner, which in.
cluded the presidential household.
Commander and Mrs. Cowles and
ohter guests. After the dinner the
entire party adjourned to the east
room. where the evening was spent.
the guests being entertained with a
medley OF popular airs.
The dinner was followed by a musi.
cal promenade. and afterwards II,
honor OF Theodore Roosevelt. Jr., the
evening was closed with dance. In
which about 20 couples finished
Christmas night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27

A number of farmers who reside
near Salem and who are within the
bounds of the rural mail delivery
routes going out of that city, have
had the temerity to defy the regula-
tions of the postal department, and
as result will have to go to Salem
to get their mail until such time as
they comply with the regulations.
At the time the rural delivery was
inaugurated, rural residents were no.
titled to secure their boxes for the re.
ception Of the mail and were given
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
Hands Out Matrimony
to Canton Lovers.
PASTORS KEPT BUSY
Joining Hands and Hearts--
Merry Christmas for Many
Brides and Grooms'-The
Wedding Record.

DIR. w. l.. Keller, of Steubenville, anu
Miss Edith McConkey, the daughter OF
the lac tDr. w. J. McConkey, were mar
ried Christmas eve at $50 o'clock nj
the home of the mother Of the bride,
622 North Walnut street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
o. B. Milligan of the First Presbyter-
ian church in the presence of the inn
mediate friends and relatives. After
wards an elaborate wedding supper was
served to the guests.
The newly married couple received
many fine presents. They left on the
$40 train Tuesday evening over the
Ft. Wayne for Alliance, where they will
be the guests of the parents of the
groom for a few days, after which they
will take up their residence at Steu-
benville.
The out of town guests at the we'd
ding were Mrs. Margaret Blythe, of
Waynesburg, and Mr.. and Mrs. Keller
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Keller, of AL
lance.
WEIS-FEASER
George Weis and Miss Rose Feaser
were made husband and wife by Rev.
e. p. Herbruck of the Trinity Re-
formed church Tuesday evening at S
o'clock. The ceremony was performed
at the home of the pastor on North
Walnut street. Mr.. and Mrs Weis are
both residents of Canton and will take
up their residence on East Ninin
street.
KLINE-LYNN.
Elmer F. Kline, of North Cherry
street and Miss Martha Lynn, were
united in marriage Wednesday morn
ing by Rev. E. p. HerJruck of the
Trinity Reformed church. The cerc
mony was performed at the home OF
the pastor on Walnut street Mr.. and
Mrs. Kline will reside at 41S Nor b
Cherry street.
BARTH-FRITZ.
Harvey Barth and Miss Florence
Fritz were married Tuesday evening
at the home Of the parents of the
bride on East North street. Rev.
Evans performed the ceremony in the
presence of immediate friends and rel.
atives. A sumptuous wedding feast
was served to the guests.
oSBORNE-SPENCER.
Mr.. Edward II. Osborne and Mss
Lizzie Spencer. both of Alliance, were
united in marriage Christmas even
Ing at the home of Edward Boyer
At 416 South Young street. Rev. f. C.
Nau of the First Reformed church
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence of few friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Osborne will take up their residence
In Alliance.
DEAN-ECKELBFR
Mr.. Charles Dean and Miss Laura
Belle Eckelberry were united in MAJ
ried Christmas evening at 6:30
o'clock by Rev. Strassne, of the South
Market street Reformed church. TIE
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents. at 1928 South
Cherry street, and was witnessed by
the relatives and immediate friends.
MINERVA WEDDING.
Frank H. Pierman, of Minerva, son
Of the mayor of that village, and Miss
Rita E. Staub, were married Christmas
day by Justice Alvin Schmachtenber.
ger.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
HOT TIME FOR GOMEZ.
His Favor For Palma Brings Him
Much Abuse.

Havana, Dec. 26.-According to
kilograms printed in Senior Estrada
Palmas Official organs, General
Gomez is faring badly on his political
tour in favor of Palma. In the
Puerto Principe province his meet.
ings nave been broken up. he having
peen greeted with shouts of
traitor, and stones have been
thrown at him. General Gomez is
mounted upon the same horse he used
curing the war and is accom-.
panied by band and a number of
veterans. The Maso feeling is run.
ming strong in Puerto Principe.
me Nacion says Gomez is paid by
Ine government to stump the country.
he Is met with that accusation on
withdrawn every one of their candi.
dates and the feeling at some points
Is bitter. '''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
BADLY HURT
IN AN OHIO FEUD
Shooting Asfrsy st Hiketor May
Result In Several Deaths---oid
Grudss Between Families.

(Ncws-Democrat Leased Wire Servicc.l
Piketon, o., Dec. Pa shooting ami
cutting ARRAY, which is said will result
In the death Of Ave persons. occurred
at Pike postofflce. The ierlously Ia
jured are: John Currant, Lebanon
Williams, lOrrin Day Charley Day, Wes-
ley Legg and Jos. Williams.
The fight occurred at a little county
church. Many others received minor
injuries. The affair was the result OF
grudge which has been standing be.
tween the Legg, Williams and Day
families for two years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27

This puts new phase on the matter
and will be a matter for thought for
some time. 1t is understood that these
boxes are not confined to any single
route, but that a number are to found
on most of the routes.
The department claims that the ac-
tion is taken 80 that all boxes will be
uniform and thus greatly expedite and
facilitate the work of the rural carrier,
who especially. at this season of the
year has hard task and is almost
frozen and played out after his ride
of 25 miles through zero weather.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
AGED WOMAN DIES.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhelm, of Justus,
died Wednesday, aged rs year. She Is
the mother of Senator George w.
Wilhelm, of Justus. and John s. Will
helm, of this city.
The father is also critically Ill AMI
his dimise is expected at any time.
John s. Wilhelm went to Justus upon
receipt OF the news. The deceased
was one of the most highly esteemed
women Of the vicinity in which she
lived.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
NOTIFIED TO LEAVE
INDIAN ALlOTMENTS.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 26.-United
States Indian Agent Randlett. of the
Kiowa and Commanche tribes, Is
sending out nosice to all persons who
have staked mining claims in Indian
allotments that they must vacate at
once or they will be elected from
Fort Sill. The action is based upon
the opinion Of the attorney general.
approved by Secretary Hitchcock. and
sent to thea agent under recent date,
prohibiting miners from filing on In
dian allotments
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
J. P. FAWCETT
Reappointed Workhouse OIrec-
tor and Dr.. Fiiekinger Jail
Physician.

The commissioners have re-appointed
Attorney J. p. Fawcett as workhouse
director for term of FIVE years com.
mencing December Is. He had been
serving out an unexpired term of
Judge Baldwin.
DIR. l.. Il. Flickinger was reelected
jail physician for one year at salai y
of SIPS year. Commissioner Hill
supported DR.. M. Il. Foulks for the
place. the others voting for the ap-
pointee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
Poisoned by Eatinu Pork.

Columbus, Dec. 26.-Charles c..
Lemert, executive clerk OF Governor
Nash, and his entire family were pois-
oned by eating pork for dinner Tues
day evening. %Some time after the
meal members Of the family were
taken Ill and physicion was sum
moned. who pronounced the illness
due to the condition of the meat. Mr..
Lemert was unable to be in his office
Wednesday, but it is thought his con-
dition is not serious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
WORST EVER KNOWN.

H~ss-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Norfolk, Dec. 26.-Seventry-fve ves-
sells are waiting at Lambert's point
for coal cargoes. The railroad people
say the present coal famine Is the
worst ever known.
On account Of the shortage of coal
the Sea-board Air Line has been forced
to convert coal engines into wOvi
burners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
THREE esRIsHED ON
A BURNiN0 STEAMER.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 26.-The
stern wheel steamer Sun, plying be.
tween this port and Fulton, Tenn.
burned to the waters edge at her
moorings at the wharf on the city
front There were Is passengers.
about all OF whom were asleep on
board when the fire broke out. or
these three are known TO be lost. d.
~, Bainey and wife, of Old River.
Tenn. and Mrs. G. M. Tins, Of Rich.
ardson Landing. Ark.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
David W. Sellers Dead.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.--David w.
Sellers, prominent lawyer, died at
MS hope In this city. He was presi-
dent Of the Fairmount park commits
sion and 4 solicitor for the PsnnsyI-
vauia RAILROAD company at the time
o. his death. For many years ho took
~ actlye Rart y ppneefetie osl'Etap'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27

Chas. Repiogle. Atwater, o.. was in
very bad shape. He says: ~ suffered
a great deal with my kidneys and was
requested to try FOLEY'S KIDNEY
CURE. did 20 and In four days !
was able 10 no to work again. now ! am
entirsly we'll" Roth 3 Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
ONE FIREMAN KILLED;
ANOTHER MAY DIE

Toledo, o., Dec. 26.-While q fire
truck was responding to an alarm
1t collided with a street car, resulting
in the death Of Captain J. B. Ward, Of
the fire company, and injury OF Driver
Peter Boudrie and Ladderman John
Schultz. Boudrie may die
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-12-27
BUFFALO MAYOR ACTS.

Buffalo. Dec. 26.-Mayor Dishi hand
ed down his decision against City
Treasurer Gerst and says Gerst is
guilty Of appropriating s4so. Son to his
own use and has removed him from
ofIce.