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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
CLAIMS FOR $4,000.
Sold for $15--cIosins w As-
sisnment Of Princess
PioW Co.

Deputy Sheriff Crubaugh, acting, for
Homer v. Briggle. assignee of the
Princess Plow company, sold q lot Of
desperate claims that had been left
in the hands Of the receiver. for the
sum Of SIS. The claims aggregated
over $4,000, it is said, but were con-
sidered utterly worthless. The receiv-
er exhausted every expedienA to try to
realize upon them. Charles A. kolp
was the purchaser.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
SALE OF COAL LANDS.@
INVOLVING $I5, 100000

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.
New York, June 29.-One thousand
dollars day, Sunday and holidays
excepted, for the next 48 years is what
ex-senator J. N. Camden, of West Vir-
ginia or his estate will receive as a re-
suit Of the sale of his coal lands In the
.FairmOunt~ region, which was formal
ly ratified yesterday. Mr.. Camden is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

Ruthven was originally sentenced
to be electrocuted on March l2 last,
put was three times as
that neither he nor his wife, who is
now serving a sentence for receiving
stolen goods, was guilty. But one
shock was necessary, and he was pro.
nounced dead In two minutes after
the current. was applied.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

land, on the night Of May 8, 1900.
Shipp and another policeman, who
worked with him, discovered that the
residence OF man named Leuking
was being burglarized, and they
closed in on the house. Shipp found
the burglar in the pantry and de.
manded his surrender. He responded
by firing two shots through the win
dow at the officer, the first proving
fatal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

now 73 years old. He received $15,000,-
900 for his property from the Fairmount
Coal company which is said TO have
the backing of j. P. Morgan. OF pur-
chase price, 100000 was paid in cash.
The agreement calls for the payment
of 100000 each year to Mr.. Camden
of his heirs until the entire amount is
paid. -.c
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
RUTHVEN DIES IN THE
ELECTRIC CHAIR

Eews-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Columbus, o., June 28.--Ddwin
Ruthven, negro was electro
cuted in the annex at the Ohio state
penitentiary about 12:0S q. m. The
electrocution was successful In every
detail.
The crime for which Ruthven, or
Rutheben, as the commitment papers
read, was electrOcuted, was the muir
der Of Police Officer Shipp, in Cleve-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
Great Race Is Won.

Berlin, June pm. Fournier the
French chaffeur, has won the great
automobile race from Paris to Berlin.
On his entrance he was heartily cheer
ed and for the first time in 80 years
"le Marseillaise" was sung in the
streets, Of Berlin. The kaiser will ban
quet the French automobilists this
evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
PRESIDENT CHOSEN.
Dv. G. E. House Elected 20 Sue-
cesd Nal. Che rIes r. Miller
bv the Local Y. ~. q. q.

The board Of directors Of the Y. N.
g. A. held meeting at the essoeiatiOA
building Friday evening and elscted
DR.. G. z. House. q msnbsr 81 the board
Of directors. president e the asso-
ciation Tails vacancy Was caused ~.
the resienation y Charles h. MiIless
lllgl2 n n 4. ar \
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

Death Reaches a Toledo Ma n
One Week After . Strange
Warming.

Toledo, June 29.--Last Saturday
Thomas Caldwell, one OF the richest
men in town, dreamed that the blood
ed mare in his stable kicked and killed
him. Te told his friends his dream
just week later, last night the horse
kicked him and he is dead, this morn
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02
MAIL CARRIERS FOUND
FEW EMPTY HOUSES

As a result of a canvass by the city
mail carriers In revising their route
books and taking an accol mt of vacant
houses within the city limits and cam
tiguous territory, including = large part
Of Canton township, In which city d.
iiveries are made, the p0gtmen found
hut 33 vacant h0psess Wben the last
etey' .dsfec>0Tv was pab,nhesl IN 'sdG>o
2 ~ a19Tess's Y 2! Z. as2 ysn,.e 6 !. = Z 11!.c1e
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

ia said that number were being pre-
houses reported vacant this year II
pared for occupancy. 1t Is estimated
that several hundred new houses are
In course Of erection. y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

In the guardianship OF Paul Under
wood, Of Alliance, guardianship and
trustee ordered to pay funds to for
eign guardian.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-02

James Branhen, %. 80. 3. MoesIiIOIl
Ida a; s1-ippea. 10 ..sas, 4. NaaoillQa.
Feseaes sny2s.. y, n - Z1|2 :.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
SAN FRANCISCO STRIK
Street men Now out'-Thoroughfares fin
 Very Dirty Condition.

San Francisco, Aug. Slowing to an order issued by the Sand Teamsters' union the drivers on tho wagons em- ployed in hauling street sweepings did not report for work to-day and 1t was therefore useless to send out the sweep ing gang. The result is that the street, especially In the town district, are very dirty.
 The president of the labor council is appointing the retaliation committee provided for in the resolutions of the Typographical union and the committee will make business of urging boy colt upon the trade Of members of the Employers association throughout 8 wide field Building is being brought to standstlll for want of material and many hundreds of men who are not on strike will soon be idle. The conges- tion on the water front is becoming more serious daily.
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Quo Warranto Proceeding Brought
 Against U. $. Attorney General.

Washington, Aug. S.-Dlstrict assem- bly No. 66, K. of L., tonight authoriz- ed its executive committee to bring quo warranto proceedings against the At torney general of the United States to show cause why he has not enforced the provisions of the anti trust law known as the Sherman act. This action which will be instituted tomorrow Is aimed at the United States Steel corpo- ration, which will be, it Is alleged, op- erating in violation of the Sherman act
 Labor leaders in this city say this will hasten a solution of the strike now in progress. They say that laws simi- lar or nearly similar to the Sherman law have been enacted in nearly all the states and in several of them, notably in Ohio and Texas, the county attor- neys have the power of the attorney general of the state in quo warranto proceedings and that the Alnalgamated association has large fund on hand with which to institute proceedings similar to those to be begun here
 Ex-Attorney General Frank S. Mon nett of Ohio has been retained by the American Antitrust league to begin action before the state and local courts of Ohio.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
FOrctgn Notes.

Berne, Aug. S.-The International Liter- ary and Artistic Copyright Congress held it's first sitting here today. It discussed revision of the Berne convention, and de- cided to begin work on what 1t is hoped will prove an ideal convention. embodying all notifications advocated by varying in- tprests The scheme will he submitted to all the literary and artistic societies of the world to elicit suggestions and criticism, so that it may be recast by the new congress at Naples.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. S.-The government will hereafter limit the number of Jewish students in Russian universities to three per cent of the total number of students, ex- cept in the University of Moscow, where they arc entirely prohibited.
 London Aug. S.-'The agent of the foreign bondholders cables from Caracas to-day that the payments service of the Venezuelan external debt of 1881 has been suspended. but that the government intends shortly to resume it.
 Paisley. Scotland, Aug. S.At the race meeting here to-day the grand stand, which was crowded with people. collapsed Forty or more persons are reported to have been injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
FIGHT WITH MALVAR' FORCE
4GUIN1LDO,S SUCCESSOR SHOWs
 SOME STRATEGY

Allows American Advance Guard to
 Pass Before Attacking-Two Cavalry
 men K,Iled-Encmy Driven from
 Several Positions but No Evidence is
 Found That They Had Any Casualties.
 Manila Aug. S.-Captain Brown. of the First United States cavalry, with Troops L and M of that regiment and a company of the Twenty first infantry had a five hours fight in Batangas province yesterday with an insurgent force commanded by Malvar. Two cavalry men were killed. The insur- gents escaped. They were in consider able force and allowed the advance guard to pass. Before attacking Cap tain Brown ordered the cavalry to dis mount. The troop drove the enemy from several positions and burned number of quarters. The report says the enemy is believed to have lost sev- eral men but no dead were 'ound.
 Cattle plague in the provinces Of Camarines, Capiz, Ilollo and Pampanga has decimated the Carabaos and the planters are unable to cultivate their crops. Civil Governor Taft has au- thorized the governors of the affected provinces to open public works in or der to prevent suffering. Carabaos have also been shipped at the govern ments expense and furnished to rella- ble farmers on long term payments. A civilian hospital is being organ ized Two surgeons have been detailed to attend the civil employees and their families.
 Three Filoinos, members of the ad- visory city council, have resigned be- cause their compensation was only ten dollars for the monthly meeting.
 Judge Kingcard is sentencing to the limit of the law those convicted of tor turing prisoners to extort evidence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
PROBING BIG GOLD THEFT
OF THE SUSPECT HELD
 IN SAN FRANCISCO.
He is John Winters, u Former Employe of the Smelling Compnny-Clues Which Point to Him ms One Of the RObbers-A Hat, Some Chalk, Tncks and Dirt That May Prove His Guilt.

San Francisco, Aug. 8.-Captain Sey- disclosed the identity of the man whom the police department has in custody on suspicion of being implicated in the robbery of $2SS 1000 worth of gold bull lion from the Selby Shelter works at Vallejo Junction. The suspect is John Winters, thirty-seven years old, for
 mer employe of the Smelling company. Captain Seymour also outlined the evil
 dence on which Winters is being held
 as follows:
 "A mans cap which was found in the
 railroad tunnel last Tuesday morning
 has been positively identified as a head
 covering worn by Winters, and to
 strengthen this fact there is the fur
 ther one that the suspect has been
 wearing a new cap ever since tfe time
 of the robbery. He explains his loss
 of the old one by saying it blew away.
 "The cover of the tunnel excavated
 by the thieves was constructed of laths,
 upon which some cloth was fastened
 with tacks of peculiar pattern, and Jacks similar to these were found to- day in Winters cabin. Portions Of laths similar to those composing the frame work of the cover have been found at the same place.
 "A pistol owned by Winters and found in his cabin is covered with mud | which corresponds exactly with the earth taken from the tunnel.
 | In the tunnel were found several cubes of peculiar chalk which had evil dently been used to smother the grind | ing sound made by the drill by which | the floor plate of the vault had been | bored and pieces of chalk like them | were discovered in Winters residence. On the cabin was also found new | implement designed to cut gas pipe. A small electric battery and tiny elec- tric bulb, the latter being covered with | dirt, similar to that in the tunnel un- | der the vault, was found in the cabin, | Winters had been seen late at night in | the vicinity of the railroad tunnel sev- eral times by persons who had occa-
 sion to pass that way"
 Winters, however, stoutly maintains | that he knows nothing whatever about 1 the robbery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
Bicycle Racing.

New York, Aug. s.-Close finishes were numerous in the several cycling events which made up the programme of the national circuit meet on the Asbury park bicycle track to-day. Some disappointment was felt at the absence of Major Taylor. Fireman, Kimble and Fenn. In the half mile championship Frank Kramer was cut out in the grand semi-fnals by Iver Lawson who met and defeated Lester Wilson of Pitts burk in the final.
 Baltimore, Aug. S.-William Stinson defeated Archie McEachern in 20-mile motor paced bicycle race on the bowl track in the Coliseum in the remark able time of 30:1S 2-5, which is the rec ord for a six lap track. Stinson took the lead in the start and was never headed.
 Springfield, Mass, Aug. S.-Rain again interfered with the 20-mile paced race between Walthour and Nelson, sched- uled for the Coliseum this evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
AMERICAN CHA IMS.
Thirteen Will be Filed Against Britain
 on Account of Boer War

London, Aug. S.--At to-day's session of the South African compensation commission, Newton Crane, represent ing the United States, announced that he had thirteen claims to bring for ward. He acknowledged that all of them would be ''paper claims" as it was impossible to bring the claimants such a distance to testify. The presi- dent replied that the commission was prepared to act generously wherever just claims were substantiated.
 MT. Crane said to representative of the Associated Press tonight; Six of the thirteen claims presented represent miners and prospectors who were ar rested in Johannesburg and sent to the coast in a cattle train July 19. 1900.
 'The British authorities then told MT Hay that if he would give his per- sonal assurance that the men were not cnnected with any plot they would be released. He declined to take this re- sponsibility and the men were trans ported Their aggregate claims on ac- tual losses are about 40,000 pounds and to this amount must be added damages for loss to business and for personal suffering"
 The commission will reassemble next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
BY B4LFO UR'S NEW RULE.
a67,OOO,OOO Voted by Com M ons in One
 Night

London, Aug. 9.--At 10 o'clock last night in a crowded and exciting ses- sion of the house of commons, MT. Bal four's new rule of voting estimates by wholesale closure came into operation. Jumped in "classes'' more than 67,O00,- 900 pounds were by this scheme voted in a series of divisions before l o'clock this morning, the government majori- ties always exceeding 100.
 The house was still in session at five o'clock The Irish members engaged in obstructive tactics with reference to various resolutions incidental to the final stages of the estimates, and MT. Chamberlain, the colonial secretary, frequently moved the closure.
 6:20 a. m.-The house adjourned at a. m. after numerous divisions under the closure. The Irish members kept up a continual opposition, but without disorderly scenes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
LEG BITTEN OFF WHILE B4rHING
Admiral Kempr Reports Accident to
 One of His Men In the Phiiippints,


 Washington, Aug. S.-Admiral Kempff has forwarded to the navy department an official report thrilling in it's details, of the biting off of the leg of Quarter master S. McKie, third-class, of the gunboat Annapolis, by shark or other mammoth sea monster.
 The Annapolis has been stationed of late at Iloio and on June "A last a par ty was sent out for rifle target practice. Commander Rohrer, in command of the Annapolis, states that permission was given to several of the men to go swim ming. McKie joined them He made a dive and was gone for several seconds. One of the seamen says he heard a gurgling sound beneath the water. A moment later McKie appeared on the surface and shouted, Shark Shark!' The surface of the water was covered with blood near where he came up. McKie was pulled into the boat by his companions. A horrible sight met their eyes. the quartermasters leg having been bitten off near the knee, It was necessary to amputate the limb between the knee and the hip. The surgeon in his report states that while the accident was not in the line of duty, it was inci- dent to the service. Admiral Kempff, however, in endorsing the papers. holds that as the quartermaster had received permission from the officer in charge to go in bathing the accident occurred in the line of duty. Under the circum- stances the crippled quartermaster will probably receive pension.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
Peter NIahor Defeated.

Atlantic City, N. J.. Aug. S.--Tlo wrestling match between Champion Thomas Jenkins of Cleveland, and Pe- ter Maher, the pugilist, at Inlet Park here. this afternoon, was won by Jen-I kins in two straight falls. The first bout was catch-as- catch-can anu sJell- kins threw Maher in IS 1-2 minutes. In the second bout it took the chAnlpion 1T minutes and 25 seconds to throw Maher at the Graeco-Roman style. The condition of the match was two out ok three falls for purse of $1,50c. About 2OOO persons witnessed the contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
CRESCEUS FAIL ED.
Great Trottcr Couldn't Beat Ills Record
 -CondItions Unfnvorable.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Aug. S,-About ' 900 people were disappointed in the exhibition by Cresceus at the Hudson River Driving park this afternoon Paced by a running horse and driven by his owner, George H. ketchar1, the champion went his mile in 2:O6A, He started shortly after o'clock after he had been driven three warming-up heats in PAP, 2;34 and 2:17. On the trial the running horse picked him up near the quarter, which Cresceus made In 31A seconds He went to the half in 1:O3. to the three quarters in 1.35M and to the wire in 2:06A. There was faint applause when the time was posted
 MT. Ketcham said to the Associated Press correspondent; My horse did the best he could under the conditions, and although the time seems slow, he was more distressed than he has been after any mile he has gone this season. Neither the track nor the weather was favorable to record breaking speed. The former was soft and I was obliged to take the second horses position all the way. the pole being too badly cut up to follow. The air was depressingly mug gy and lacking in those qualities that are essential to fast trotting,
 "The time is in no sense reflection on my horses condition, and think he will be at his best when he meets The Abbott at Brighton Beach next Thurs day"
 Cresceus' time to-day established a new trotting record for this track. The previous record was 2:10A, made by Lit tie Dick last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
FOR THE EMPRESS DOWAGER
SIMPLE HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE
 FUNERAL SERVICE.
Performed by Bishop of Ripon, Her Own Chaplain, Emperor and Other Royalty arthe Bier-Grnnd- ranged by ThemseIves-Decen De signed Her Own Coffin.

Cronberg, Aug. 8.-The funeral ser- vice held at Friedrichshof late this af- ternoon over the remains of the late dowager empress was simple but high ly impressive. It was performed, at the request of the late dowager em- press, by the Bishop of Ripon, her own chaplain, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Teignmouth Shore, Canon of Worces- ter.
 The coffin stood In the death chamber covered with long black pail and strewn with white roses. At the foot, with bowed head and slightly in ad- vance of the other mourners, stood Emperor William in the uniform of the Black Hussars, the regiment of the late dowager empress. Just behind him were all the other members of the royal family except Prince Henry, of Prus- sia The other mourners, who formed two lines in the rear, included Prince and Princess Christian, of Schleswig- Holstein, Colonel Pritzelwitz, Crown Prince Frederick Williams aide; Count von Zeckendorf who was the secretary of the deceased; the Duke of Cam bridge, the Grand Duke of Hesse and a few court officials.
 The service was conducted entirely without music. It consisted of por- tion of the burial service of the Church of England, the Ninetieth Psalm, the lesson from the First Epistle to the Cor inthians and the benediction. The con- gregation rendered the responses. Immediately after it's conclusion Elm peror William and the, empress drove back to Homburg. A few people stand ing near the Friedrichshof gate saluted respectfully on their najesties'' arrival and departure.
 The castle still presents the appear ance of a state of siege. Hussars are bivouacked in the woods, cavalry pick cts and mounted police patrol the roads and a large force of detectives is in evidence about the castle, as well as in the town. scrutinizing all corners. Count von Waldersee will arrive here Saturday to report personally to the emperor, and 1t is expected that he will attend the service on Sunday. One of the most affecting tributes is a. simple wreath of white heather and
 wild flowers, gathered and arranged by themselves, with a sheet of note paper bearing the childish signatures of En- peror Williams youngest four chill dren.
 The outer coffin, sent from Berlin to- day, was designed by the deceased her self It is of oak and lined with satin.
 The lid bears gilt imperial crown and is ornamented with rosettes reproduc- ing the rose of England. Ten heavy 1,,o,1a and pi1+ hapdlaS adorn the sides.
 The body of the dowages empress was placed in a coffin early this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-09
FATE OF THE INDEPENDENCE
YACHTTO BE DES1ROYED IF RA CES CANNOT SECURED.
Lawson Gives instructions to Have Her Kept Tuned Up Until September 3, When, If No Contests Are Arranged, She is to be Broken Up us Old Metal - Columbia and ConstituttOn Decline to Enter Indian Hnrbor Yacht Club Rr- gatta.

Boston, Aug. S.-If no yacht can be found to race against the Independence by September Mr Lawson, the owner, will order her broken up as old metal. This was his instruction to-day when the only chance for race against elth- CT the Constitution or the Columbia slipped by because the managers or those yachts would not enter regatta in which there was to be a class Tor ninety-footers. The particulars are contained in the following statement issued by MT. Clapp, who is MT. Law sons secretary:
 "The only pending engagement ot the Independence was a race under the auspices of the Indian Harbor Yacht club to take place August "A, and MT. Lawson, before leaving for an eastern cruise which he intends to extend until September 10, gave instructions to nave the Independence put in the best rac- ing condition possible and to remain at Newport tuning up. l to-day received this telegram:
 Exceedingly regret that owing to inability to secure entry either Consti- tuition or Columbia we are compelled to call off race scheduled for 24th inst
 
 (Signed) "Frank R. Jones' "'Chairman Regatta Committed Indian
 Harbor Yacht Club.
 'I immediately communicated the same to MT. Lawson, and he has given me instructions to bring the lndepend- ence to Boston at once and to keep her in racing condition until September 5 and do everything feasible to arrange as many races as possible between her and any or all of the three other ninety Hooters, to take place under the aus pices of any yacht club in any waters, under any conditions, and if no races can be arranged by that date to have her broken up at once
 ''The binding offer of any American yacht club to bring about one or more races with any of the three ninety-foot- CTS will be accepted by MT. Lawson. provided it is received on or before Sep tember s.