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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
WOULD HAVE INQUIRED.
General Harrison Might Have
Taken Up q Case ~ He
Had Lived.

Washington, March 29.-Had Benja
min Harrison lived but little while
longer. month perhaps, he would
probably have begun suit for the pur-
pose of determining whether his son
Lieutenant Russell B. Harrison, had
been dismissed from the volunteer
army for any sufficient cause. This
assertion is made by man competent
to make 1t.
Although the elder Harrison and his
son were not on the most cordial terms
the father did not like the summary
manner in which his son was relieved
as chief quartermaster in Porto Rico
and discharged from the army. The
report that the dismissal was caused
by the former presidents refusal to so
into the campaign last year paired
him, so that he began an investigation.
One of the first discoveries made by
him was that the dismissal was made
without knowledge~of either the pres
ident or Secretary Root, in whose name
the discharged was issued.
1t appears that when Harrison was
ordered home, he asked what charge
had been made against him. He re
ceived cable message signed "Corbin, y
saying that there was no charge, but
that General Davis, the commander in
Porto Rico, had complained that he
lacked experience and tact. Further
investigation satisfied General Har-
rison that General Davis had neve,
made such a complaint. This is what
caused the general to think of taking
legal steps in behalf of his son.
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they need to DO Is to start down tie
line with him whom Charley has tho
ribons. John Dine has proved hrs
gameness in msnyaa hard fought race.
and is still good in. his class.
John Merley is sweet on Mambr,no
Almont, 2.19M, and IT is said that he
will prepare for the races the coming
season. He is much faster than his
mark and will take low record when
fit for the word.
Dudley Reed has couple of youngs-
ters that are said to be promising. They
are fine looking and bred in the purple.
One is by the great st. Bel and the
other is an intensely bred Wilkes, tLe
blood that produces the best that go to
harness.
Ed. Hamaker has couple of green
flyers that are bred right and good
judges pronounce them promising.
They will get a few lessons this season
and may give few pointers to some
who are older on the turf.
John Hadley has Max T. whose quail
ties are well known, and he has in ad-
dition two very fine colts by Mambrino
Almont. They were just cleverly
broken last season, but this summer
they are old enough to take little
work. They make handsome double
team.
r. X. Mcdowell has a fine driver pv
Atwood. He has a good style and is
good enough to train IL the owner 50
desired. He is used as driver and is
good one.
George ]. Obermier is just laying for
Walters and some of the other boys.
Kizzie, 2:23A is as swift as, shadow,
apd her owner has the nerve to send
her against anything short Of Star
Pointer. Kizzie is a good gated side
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
wheeler and can go the distance.

wheeler and can go the distance.
Bump" Anderson is the owner Of
Walter F, 2:21k. On the road or on
the track he is always read for brush,
and there is as much squirt in this fellow
as in the best of them. He Is faster
than his mark.
"Buck" Wallace has strapping big
gelding by Jim Riddle that has gait
and substance enough to develop into
another j. X. j., to whom he is full
brother. Wher. he comes to his speed
he will make more than one look like
selling-platers.
Clerk Casselman still pins his faith
on Queen Esther, yet he has an in
terest in another that they say has a
world of speed. Last year 1t met with
an accident and was thrown out Of
training. but is all right this spring.
Just how fast it went has never been
disclosed, but the knowing ones say
that 1t will be a cracker-jack when 1t
starts in the green classes. There will.
be no road work for it. 1t will start
only for the long green.
r. N. Boles has a big gelding by
Waupaca, 2:20 that is strong gated
fellow and great road horse. When
the sport starts up this spring Boles
will be in the thick of the fun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
DEAD MAN FOUND

Special to News-Democrat.
Massillon, March 28.-The body Of
man was found lying in the road be-
tween East Greenville and West Brook.
field by passerby at an early hour
this morning. The police were notified
and the body was recognized by some
,neighbors at John Warwick. The cor
oner viewed the remains and placed
them in the hands of Undertaken Hig.
erd, of this city. The man had been
living. in the vicinity for several weeks
and was employed by Robert Warwick
in Elton. He had previously been EN-.
ployed by the late John-G. Warwick,
of this city.
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ermler and Dick Walter. Coming Down the Pike.

and have them going around with the
"ouch" gait. But when the roads dry
up and the track gets good, look out.
T. Benton Dempsey. of Bradford Pa,
was in town Friday evening, and while
talking to some of the local horsemen
aired himself considerably about cou-
pie of flyers he has. He is well known
to the boys here, having sold pools
at the races several seasons.
Dempsey said he had flyer that
could go a quarter at 1:54 clip, and
that he could put rope around the
neck of any horse in Canton fastsn
1t to his flyer and choke the local horse
to death before 1t got to the quarter
pole. Dick Walters and some of the
other Canton horsemen tried to keep
even with Dempsey, but his experience
as pool seller came to his aid and
the Cantonians were distanced in the
first heat by the loquacious fellow from
the Keystone state. His PAGER Is Min
erva Patchen, and she is fast by the
records.
Attorney A. M. McCarty has a match
ed team of sorrels, white footed and
speedy, that are good single or double.
They are both by Bud Crooke. and 1t is
Andy's intention this summer to lead
the van when it comes to double teams.
John w. Kistler, of the west end, has
q fine looking bay PAGER that will make
some of the boys swallow dust, when
the roads get good. There ia some
little mystery about this horse, as its
breeding and actual speed have never
been made known to any except a few
personal friends. 1t is said that when
the gang runs up against Kistler's side
wheeler they will know that they have
seen the real thing.
Squire Calmelat Is dealing In futures.
as far as his speed productions go. He
has a couple of excellent brood mares,
but the light of his eye is a yearlins
chestnut, son Of Mambrino Almont,
2:19A, out of dam by Joe Pond. The
youngster Is as pretty as picture and
shows all sorts Of speed as colt.
Dick Walters has in Princeton R.
2:1Sh, q speedy and game PAGER, that
has breeding enough to go the route
much faster than his record. He is by
Sphinx, a son of Electioneer; first dam
by Fearnaught, second dam by Magma
Charta., He is double gated and can
20 as good as :25 at the trot. Dick
thinks that nothing that goes down the
pike can give him dust and he is anx-
ious to take the measure of any Of the
boys who think they have steppers,
Glen Hallfwell has. a conner in Don
Patchen, by George Fatchen. He is q
bay PAGER that shows lots of speed and
substance, and will be seen on the
speedway this summer. g
: Charley Brobst has the old reliable
John Dine. s;1sA, and ifrany Of the
op6ody onss think he is outciassed all
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
THE DUKES DEBTS.
Owed Bills to Waldorf Astoria
and French Aetress--Many
Claims Prose nted.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.
London, March 29.-The schedule OF
debts Of the duke of Manchester, filed
in bankruptcy court today, includes a
bill of $1,210. due to the Waldorf-As-
toria, New York and claim Of $315 in
behalf of Madam Fame May, an actress
of Paris. The claims are founded on
alleged guarantee and are disputed. A
corrected statement of the dukes in
debtedness Is $152,750, with assets of
$37,725. The case was to be tried to-
day, but was postponed in order to give
Papa-in-law Zimmerman chance to
examine into the dukes affairs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
THE CADS
KICKING
They Are Now Jealous
Of Funston.
TO KEEP HIM BACK
Gen. Corbin and Others Think
He Ought to be q West
Pointer Before Pro-
motion.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Washington, ID. c., March 29.-There
is much feeling here among army Off.
GERS over the possible promotion of
Funston to be brigadier general in
the regular army. A number of Off.
GERS headed by Adjutant General Cor.
bin, think such high offices should go
only to West Point graduates. Their
stand has agltated the friends of the
little Kansan, who say that Corbin and
the others have placed themselves in
the same rank with Sampson. The
whole affair has stirred up a great
muss, and as the administration is
feeling none too good about the capture
of Aguinaldo-not knowing what to do
with hint Is probable Funston will
have hard row to hoe to get the cov-
eted promotion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02

Manila, March 29.-Aguinaldo had
conference today at General Near
thurs headquarters with a number of
leading natives who had been sent for
at his request to discuss the situation
with him. They are all friendly to
American rule, and urged their former
leader to acquiesce in acknowledging
American supremacy. Aguinaldo was
evidently impressed by their state
ments.
Five natives were arraigned at Ft.
Malate today for the murder of an
Englishman named Archibald Wilson
who was superintendent of water
works. The object of the crime was
robbery.
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Drew a Heavy Fine.

Salem, March 29.-Henry Wicklino
again appeared before Mayor Huxley
last evening, having pleaded guilty to
the charge of assault and battery az
preferred by William Schermerhorn.
He was fined $40 and costs, aggrcgatilg
$21.40, to stand committed to the work.
house until fine and costs were paid.
He managed to effect settlement and
was released.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
Jury Failed to Aaree.

East Liverpool, March 2S.-The jury
in the case of the state of Ohio VS.,
Dennis, was out just eight hours, and
failed to agree. The jury stood seven
in favor of acquittal and five for con.
viction. .taa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
Naval Appointments.

Washington, ID. c., March 29.-The
president announces the following ap-
pointments today: Navy, Edwin
Sheppard, rear admiral; Kossuth Mo
lies, commander: Richard Hughes, lieu
tenant commander.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02

Youngstown, March 29.-The whole
city shivered today and ate cold din
ners. The natural gas was shut off 10
repair break in the pipe near the
Ohio river, from whence the supply
comes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
Expelled from Delta Chi.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Ann .Arbor, Mich. March 29.--Luther
Day. of Canton. has been expelled from
the Delta Chi fraternity. 1he charges
against him have nct been specified.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-04-02
The Case Dismissed.

The case of August Rhine against
II. A. Bloomberg and others, assigned
for rtial in court room No. 2, Friday,
has been dismissed at the cost of the
plaintiff. Wilson and Day represent
ed the plaintiff and Baldwin & Young
Of Massillon, were counsel for the de-
fendants.
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Before the Supreme Court.

Thursday John G.. Welty argued q
motion to disiniss the road case of
Freed vs. Haynam In the supreme
court at Columbus. A decision will
not be handed down until next week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

And she put the money in his hand.
 This was so unexpected that Strelling became still more interested.
 Where is your father?" he asked.
 We haven't any, answered the girl Dick was just little bit of a baby when he died"
 At that moment a small, thin woman dressed in black and wearing a black veil about a plain little hat, not notic- ing him, made dash for the children
 Connie, why did you stay so long I was afraid you were lost.'' she said.
 Dick wanted to look at Santa CIaus''
 Poor little boy. 1t will be all the Christmas he will get.'' sighed the small woman, taking the child's hand and drawing him out of the crowd
 Strelling followed. But how was he to get up the courage to speak? These people were not the sort to accept aims. He felt quite nonplused and help less. Then the little girl began telling her mother of his offer and her re- fusal.
 That was right said the woman, with a kind of sob in her voice.
 Then Strelling made a bold break. He stepped up to her side
 Pardon me, madam he said, 'sbut I want to ask you to let the little girl take the money. It is a very small amount, and it will be doing me fa- vor.''
 She started away from him in a sort
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year. It is yelIowish brown in winter, but almost white in summer. The poor beast has 9 hard time in our arctic summer, when the mosquitoes and oth- er insects torture it unmercifully. There is a small fly that burrows under his skin and causes him excruciating torture Tn the summer the LaplanderS are compelled to drive their herds from the woods to the hills in order to es-. cape these pests. You know that the people who dwell in Lapland count their wealth by the number of reindeer they own, for they obtain milk, cloth- ing and meat from the bodies of the an- inals, while the sinews are used in making harness and thongs for whips. The bones are hollowed out to serve as spoons. There is not bit of the rein deer's body that is wasted by the Lap landers.
 How many reindeers does rich Laplander own?" asked Georgie.
 "Oh, about 2OO,'' his friend replied "I'm afraid they are not as kind to the poor brutes as they should be. but they are stupid. ignorant people at best. with senses not nearly so keen as those of this fine intelligent animal, which can see, hear and smell with surprising keenness.''
 Footsteps were heard in the hall.
 "Well, I think I will say good after noon,'' the little old man declared, ris- ing hurriedly. My auto car is await ing me at the door for my whiz home to the north pole, where I'm just putting
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There is a minister not many blocks from here, and it will not take half an hour
 "Oh no, mol" she protested.
 But say yes. have been unhappy so many years. Are you going to deny me now?"
 Well, the next moment the bewilder- ed children and more bewildered lit- tie woman were. put into a cab and still more bewildered minister was dragged from his study to perform a marriage ceremony. The cab dashed away to the land of Christmas trees and bonbons and was soon so piled up inside with a tree, holly and all sorts of parcels that it seemed at one time as though the inmates would have to ride outside. It whisxed around to Miss McGarvey and left her, in a sort of spasm, with a Christmas box. Strel- ling snapped his fingers out of the win dow at other men carrying home Christmas trees, patted Connie, kissed the sleeping Dick and seemed to be in a sort of ecstatic dream.
 As they worked together that night trimming the Christmas tree suddenly Strelling said, Were you thinking of me this evening before we metz"
 "Yes, I found myself calling your name aloud"-
 Tt was about
 Half past G."
 "Yes."
 He took her in his arms. his lips were upon hers, and the midnight chimes came cheerily in.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
Natures Timepiecese

Every baby born brings it's own watch, barometer and many other lit tie appliances into the world with it.
 One can measure time in the absence of watch by the beating of the heart. In most adults the heart beats about seventy times per minute. When boil ing an egg, infusing tea, watching a hundred yards race, all one has to do is to put a finger on the pulse to provide a first rate stop watch. But the pulse is not the same in all people. It beats as slowly as sixty to the min ute in some and as fast as seventy five in others. It would therefore be neces- sary to know at what rate the pulse usually beats.
 Another way of measuring time with tolerable accuracy is by the breathing. Most people breathe fifteen times per minute, or once every four seconds, so that in boiling an egg for three min utes one would count forty-five breaths.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
Copyright, 1901, By Elizabeth Langsdorf.

As Georgie battered along through the snow he told his grandfather about the miniature sleigh and the eight tiny reindeer of his story book.
 Ever see a reindeer, Georgie?" grandfather asked, with sudden in- spiration.
 eOh, mo-" Georgie answered. You can't see them unless you stay awake awful long Christmas night and peep out of the attic windows. They wouldn't t let me do that
 T am glad to find.'' said grandfather approvingly, that my grandson is obe- dient. This afternoon shall take you to see a real reindeer"
 In the town where they lived was a beautiful natural history museum in which all sorts of birds, beasts, insects and reptiles were carefully preserved in glass cases. The staff of the museum had so skillfuIly done its work that the aspects of life seemed to cling to the specimens. It was at the door of the museum that George and his grand father stopped. They took the elevator to an upper floor, and after grandfather had spoken to an attendant a hand some little old man came out and shook hands with them
 Glad to see you, MT. Deane. So this is your grandson. Glad to make your acquaintance, Master Sutton. Now. MT. Deane. just step into my private office and let us have a pleasant chat. Suppose we let the boy take a look about in the meantime. Here, James, ito one of the attendants. Show Master Sutton, the most interesting things in the collections and give him such information as is suitable for a small boy.''
 And I think Grandfather Deane suggested, he would rather see the reindeer than anything else. I rather promised to show him one or two.''
 Yes, James,, the museum director instructed, let him see the reindeer Rangifer tarandus; you understand. Now, MT. Deane. follow me into the of- flee"
 Georgie took the attendants hand. He was not a very prepossessing young man and did not seem especially pleas ed with his mission. As they passed the various animals in their cases he mumbled off a number of facts con- corning them. When they reached the reindeer case, he said:
 Now, if you'll just sit down on this bench you may look at the reindeer for a few minutes I have an errand which I must attend to. Stay right here until come back Georgie leaned back in the chair and yawned. The reindeer was a fine look
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beast, for no other reason, I am con vinced, than because he could not lon- ger accompany me on my Christmas rounds Dasher was an aged reindeer, and I suppose in the course of nature could not have survived much longer. Nevertheless his loss was 9 great be- reavement to me. You see. have pre- sented his body to the museum, that the children who loved him so much may see him.
 Georgie's eyes were like stars. Could this-yes, it must be the wonderful Santa Claus himself!
 His companions, the other seven of the team" the old gentleman went on. T have turned out to graze in the fields about my snug home up near the pole. All day they go nosing about over the snow searching for the reindeer moss. which is their food. It is a plant that grows sometimes to a foot in height and has a sharp but not unpleasant taste. It contains great deal of starch and gelatin, which serve as tonic and nutriment for the reindeer. When food is scarce, dish of the moss is of ten relished by the Laplanders and oth- CTS who live in the far north.
 Young man." inquired the stranger suddenly, "how many pounds do you suppose those eight reindeer of mine could draw over the snow?"
 'I don't know Georgie unhesitating- ly replied.
 Two hundred and forty pounds can be easily drawn by single animal. Now. let's see how good you are in arithmetic"
 Flight animals could draw 1920 pounds" Georgie replied after labo- rious calculation.
 "Good!" the old gentleman declared. "It see I shall not need to leave you that new arithmetical game. will just jot it down in my notebook.
 Please. sir.' asked Georgie, .how can they run over the snow? I always just sink. in
 Glad you asked that" exclaimed the little old gentleman warmly Just
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had never since cared enough for any woman to marry her. People said he was a woman hater, but they did not understand the fineness and depth of his nature. He was not bitter. but he shrank from being wounded again in the same spot.
 As he sat there at the solitary table the face of his old love came up before him. It was that of a merry eyed, hap py girl of eighteen with light brown hair always blowing about her face in little fuffs. And he could almost hear her ringing laugh coming out from un- der the vines on the porch.
 Suddenly he heard his name called ''Richardi''
 He turned in surprise. No woman called him Richard now. It was a wo- mans voice. But no one was there
 Great Scottl I suppose dozed off waiting for that waiter No, I don't think was asleep. Well, must be getting light in the head. I'll shake myself out of this and go to the thea ter. Tomorrow I'll put on the house a sign, To Let" Then the discom- forts of a boarding house loonled up before him in sickening array.
 Well, but what is to be done? It seems there must be a feminine head to get her? I suppose I ought to have married. No, oughtn't. Whats more. I won't"
 Firm in this resolution, he paid his check and went out. Every one was carrying parcels and great punches of holly and Christmas trees. and they all
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knew me?" she faltered out. T do not know you at all," he said rather sternly. She turned to go. "Tell me what you mean" he de- manded. She pulled the veil away and turned her face to his in the full glare of the light. For an instant he looked pug zled. Then he cried out, "Mary-Mary Trainor!''
 "Yes," she said coldly. Now you will be willing to let me go home, will you not ?''
 Do you hate me so still that you will not let me do anything for the children?"
 "Oh, you don't understand. I have never hated you. The little boys name is yours. Does that seem''- Her voice choked, and she turned away to hide her tears. The childreT were amusing themselves looking in al the gay windows.
 Mary he cried, 'T have never for gottenl I have never cared for any other woman. I know he is gone now ! Do you love mel"
 God forgive me, always have 1 she said.
 ."Then don't wait for tomorrow Come now-come 1aome." he said, talk 1 ing both her hands in his. l "Not now