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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
New Motive Power.

The Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad
has entered the list of purchasers of
new motive power and has added to its
ioundhouse some of the biggest ma
chimes on the market The announce
ment is made that 1t had ordered ten
new engines. SIX of these are six
wheeled switching locomotives, and the
other four are known as the consoli-
dated type. Two of these will be COM
rounds The consolidated engines are
the largest that are in use by this terri
tory, and are classed as yard robbers
because of their ability to move away
with anything. that Is loose at both ends,
The four big engines will each weigh
141 tons on the drivers, and will help
the Wheeling out greatly in it's coal
and ore hauling business They will
be of SPECIAL help owing to the import
ance that road is likely TO assume as a
steel carrying property when the new
mills are located near Fries landing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Married he Other Man

Lima. o., Jan. 30,-A romance was un-
folded in telegram received today an
nouncing the marriage of Frank Miller,
an engineer of the Lake Erie and West
ern railroad, to Miss Mayme Dolan, of
Upton. Ind John Cunningham, another
young engineer, had been paying the
girl attention, and public announcement
of their wedding in the Catholic church
at Muncie, Ind, had been made. Miller
went on his regular run last night, met
Miss Dolan at Elwood, Ind, and they
were married by justice of the peace
Arrangements for the wedding and de-
parture of guests from this city were
stopped by wire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Petit Jurors Reported.

The petit jurors reported for duty in
both rooms Monday afternoon, but in
room No. nothing was done. as the
cases set for hearing were not ready
for~trial, Two were settled-The Cum
ningham case. >as noted elsewhere, and
the case of Robert C. Bailey VS.. the j.
II. McClain company. The terms of the
latter settlement were not given out.
Miller and Pomerene represented the
plaintiff and Clark and Clark the defen-
dants. The jury will report Tuesday
inorning.
In court room No 2 a jury went into
the box and the trial Of Louisville De-
upposit company against Schlott was
taken up 1t il case to determine
which Of number OF claims come In
flrst In the distribution OF funds arising
from the eale Of = farm near I>oulsville
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Ministerial Association,

The Ministerial association held 8
meeting at the Y. M. C. A. parlors Mon
day morning. Miss Mary Wintringer
representing the National w. C. r. u.
addressed the meeting on Temperance
Work in the Philippine Islands" She
asked for donations of good literature
and money for the work in that place.
DIR. Herbruck read paper on "Rela.
ton of Men to Churches" which was ap.
proved by all present. At the mex
meeting to be held next Monday morn.
ing, Rev. Hill, of the First Christian
church. will read a parer on "Paatora
Work"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
WINNETT GOES FREE.
No Evidence Against the Alleged Green
Goods Man.

Albert Winnett, who was arrested
Monday evening on suspicion of hand
ling counterfeit money. was released
Tuesday evening by Mayor Robertson.
The mayor consulted the prosecuting
attorney about the matter and was ad-
vised to discharge the prisoner. there
being little evidence against him.
Winnett was arrested on information
given by William Henderson, who as
serted that Winnett had approached
him, wishing to dispose of quantity
of green goods"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Campaign Against Saloons.

Portsmouth, o.. Jan. 30.-The Anti
Saloon league will open campaign
here February 10, occupying all the city
pulpits, and will remain one or two
weeks, beginning an active canvass to
knock out all saloons. 1t claims to have
closed saloons in So towns in Ohio dur
ing the pest year. Prominent citizens
will contribute literally to the cause
and II is claimed conditions and senti-
rnent are right.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01

animously. 1t represents an immense
amount of hard work by Somers, of
Cleveland. and President Ban Johnson.
With clubs in Boston Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington, in the east,
and Cleveland Chicago, Milwaukee and
Detroit in the west, all backed up by
plenty of capital and all in charge of
managers of the McAleer, Duffy. Nc
Graw standard, the American league
club owners have every reason to be
optimistic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Alliance Famiiy's Luck.

Alliance. Jan. 3O.-MisB Maud Lam
born. Frank Lamborn and Edward
Lamborn, received a bequest yesterday
amounting to some 81 400. The money
was willed to their father, the late
Henry Lamborn, by his sister who died
some years ago in Philadelphia. The
share of the estate which was willed to
Henry Lamborn naturally fell to his
children. IT came by express and was
paid over to the rightful owners. in the
office of Attorney J. ID. Lewis.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
Mrs. Townsend Dead.
TO News-Democrat.

ppeciai to News-Democrat.
Alliance. Jan. 2S.-Mrs. Emma Owen
Townsend, wife Of Homer Townsend,
died Sunday night She leaves q hus-
band and one son.
4 The ladies' basket ball game played
here Saturday night in the Morgan
- ctween ladies' Of Linpaan
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01
School Examinations.

Examinations are in progress at the
high school this week. The following
schedule IL observed:
Tuesday--First, second and fourth
grades, literature; third year, Latin and
German.
Wednesday--First year, Latin and
English; second year, history; third
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-02-01

John Kramer Is In training for his
contest with Frank Hilson at Reading,
Ohio. on February 4. Kramer is getting
In shape at Mike Nortons gymnasium,
on Central avenue In Reading. Johnny
siegman and an unknown will appear In
q six-round preliminary bout. y
Evening star., 1901-09-12
MANAGEMENT DISLIkED.
London Clique EndeavOrs to Hurt
Theatrical PrOductiOns.

London Clique EndeayOrs to Hurt
Theatrical Productions.
LONDON, September 12-The disposition
to spoil American theatrical productions by
an organized clique is becoming increas-
ingly evident since the clamor in the gal
lery at the production Of ''The Whirl Of
the Town." at the Century Theater last
night. The reception accorded William Gil
lette in Sherlock Holmes" Monday at the
Lyceum Theater was at first considered to
be a detac ched incident, but the uproar with
which the production of "The Whirl of the
Town was greeted is taken along with
the automatic outcries at Nat Goodwin's
hest situations in when We Were TWen-
ty-one," at the Comedy Theater, and the
applause with which an English girl, Evie
Greene, is greeted in Edna Mays produc-
ton of a musical version of kitty Grey,
at the Apollo Theater, are regarded as in
dicating a persistent purpose to make
things disagreeable for American mana
gers and players. The newspapers treat
the subject conspicuously, as a protest
against American control of several Lon
don theaters, and at the production in
English-owned theaters of American plays.
AS one critic says, 1.-The gods were having
their revenge upon American manage
ment."
Editorially. the Evening News says:
"In our opinion, this demonstration was
not, as has been suggested, due merely to
the sentiment of theatrical protectlonlsm.
The way in which one London theater after
another passes into the hands of Americans
is indeed distasteful to our national pride.
But. after ALL want of enterprise on the
part Of Englishmen must be the main cause
of it. We have ourselves to thank ..
The paper thinks that the hooting last
night was a protest against surfeit of
musical farces.
The Echo regards what 1t calls 'The dig
nif1ed protest at the Century as being not
SO much against the play as against :the
American INVASION" adding: ut is not for
the best interests of the stage that London
should be inundated with American mana
gers, playwrights and players" The Echo
inveighs against the corner in theaters.
c. e. Hamilton, Mr.. Gillette's business
manager informed representative OF the
Associated Press that he and Mr.. Gillette
had received a number of letters from peo-
pie who were in the audiences, expressing
regret at the way in which the critics
treated the performance because four or
Ave men in the gallery "booed,''
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Nottingham Lace Curtains, sew
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New Fall Percales, in all colors
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Evening star., 1901-09-12
wireless TeIegraphy at Sea.

From the IOnuOn
Since the days when Thurten was ar
rested at Paddington for the murder of Mr..
Weare through the aid of the telegraph.
the strides which have been made In re-
spect of electrical communication have
been of immense kind. Marconi's sys-
tenn, now adapted to the Lucania and
the Lake Champlain steamers, will en-
able messages to be conveyed while the
vessels are en- route between ships and re-
ceiying stations and vice versa. The last
station in the line Of transit is Crookhaven
Holyhead has another and Rosslare is a
third. When forty-five miles of Rosslare
messages were received by the Lake Cham
plain; and when over thirty-seven miles
away from the Mersey, messages were re-
ceived bg, and dispatched from, the owners
Of the ship. The day may come when, IL
the possibility OF establishing oceanic sta
Evening star., 1901-09-12
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sac.
Lot Fancy Taffeta Ribbons for
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DBoys' Double-breasted Suits
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er-suitable for school wear
$I.40.
Evening star., 1901-09-12

against fleet. The total destruction of the
enemys vessels resulted in bitter contro-
versy between the principal American off,
GERS and their friends and a court of in
quiry. Unlike at Santiago, the victor lost
his best ship, the Lawrence, and 126 men
In killed and wounded, to the enemy's 1GO.
Perry captured more prisoners than he had
men, though in number of guns and men
the British were superior.
The Perry-ElIiott Controversy.
In the battle of Lake Erie Capt. o. H.
Perry, a native of Rhode Island, command
ed the fleet on the Lawrence, while Capt.
Jesse D. Elliott a native Of Hagerstown,
Nd, was second in command on the Mag
ara. Though in gard to the battle these
officers said There is glory enough for
ALL" even while the rejoicings over the vic
tory were in progress bitter controversy
over the conduct of the battle was started.
Severance of the former pleasant relations
of the two officers followed the discussion,
with court of inquiry held at the request
of Capt. Elliott, who sought satisfaction on
the field of honor" Publishers of papers
and books were brought into the contro-
versy and made defendants in suits for
libel.
The dispute grew out of the fact that
Perry's report, while giving Elliott nc
small praise for his efficient services with
tory to the officers of Elliott's ship-the
Niagara. The officers sent letter to the
department giving their account of tEs
part taken by the Niagara, setting forth
that she forged ahead receiving the fire
of three of the enemy's vessels: that the
Lawrence. having been rendered useless
dropped out of the battle and Perry left
and came aboard of the Niagara, regard.
| ing the action 'ost, when Elliott replied
No, sir, and telling Perry to fight his
| battery, brought up the smaller vessels
| with the result that in ten minutes the en-.
| emy struck his colors. Then there was 9
| dispute as to prize money, some claiming
that the Lawrence's colors had beer
struck and the ship Surrendered, its officers
| were not entitled to prize money for thu
| capture of the British fleet. but the other
| officers We're entitled to prize money fol
| the recapture of the Lawrence. Perry
| in the assertion that there was remissnes.
| in not bringing the Niagara into close ac
1 tion, as ordered, and that she made of
j from the enemy. Both of these statements
| were denied.
The controversy increased in bitterness
| and friendly relations previously existing
| were severed Between the principals
| Perry and Elliott-the breach was perma
| nent.
Elliott Seeks a Court of Inquiry.
| The latter in a few months sought vindi
| cation. In January; 1914. he requested tn
| Navy Department to appoint court of In
| auiry into his conduct. This request tn
| short time before the Secretary had mad
| a report to Congress recommending hi
recognition In consequence, resolution
Evening star., 1901-09-12
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Children's Fast Black Ribbed
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Ladies Fine Cheviot Serge Skirts,
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White Wool Flannel, soft finish,
real value I9c. yard-I2Hc.
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Evening star., 1901-09-12

was reported by the naval committee of the
House, which was adopted, providing that
two gold medals commemorative of the
battle be struck and presented by the Pres
ldent to Capts. Perry and Elliott. Not
Withstanding both officers were thus hon
Ored by the nation, Elliott's conduct was
still a matter of controversy. When it
was known here that Commodore Barclay
the commander of the British feet, had
been the subject of court inquirng into
the causes of the loss of the British fleet
and the finding bore out the assertion of
PerryS friends that the Niagara ran away
from the British fresh fuel was furnished
for the dispute, which became more acri-
moniouS.
Elliott Granted an Inquiry
Early in the year 1915 a court Of inquiry
met at New York to investigate the causes
Of the loss of the President Frolic and
Rattlesnake. 1t was composed Of Commo-
dore Alexander Murray, Captain John Ev-
ans and Lieut.. Commander George W. Rod
gers, with Henry Wheaton as judge advo-
cate. Captain Elliott on April 16 renewed
his request for a court OF inquiry, stating:
Justice to myself, friends and the service
l have the honor to belong to compels me
to ask that the court of inquiry into the
losses Of the President Frolic and Rattle
snake may be instructed to inform> the
country of the part bore in the action of
September 10, 1913, and whether or not did
from the enemy (as stated by the British
court)."
This request was granted, and on April
"a the court took up the case, finishing
1t the following day. There were many wit
nesses and there was some variance of tes-
timony. Some asserted that in the first
part Of the action the Niagara was over
mile off and officers expressed surprise
that she was not brought into action while
others testified that the wind was light and
Elliott did his best to close In and at no
time did he run away from the enemy.
1t was also testified that before going
into battle the Niagara bore down to the
Lawrence and requested Captain Perry to
show his flag, and when the latter hoisted
1t Elliott asked his officers and men to
read the words, Don't give up the Ship y
explaining that they were the dying words
or Lawrence, telling them OF the heroic
contest between the Chesapeake and Shan
non but three months before, and asked
each one to swear to himself that that
nag should never come down. It was also
testified that at no time was the Niagara
half a mile distant from the Lawrence
and that Elliott, seing her colors come
down, and not knowing but that the COM
mander was killed, made for the head OF
the line, passing within thirty yards Of the
Lawrence 1t was also testified that he
saw no signal to order OF battle.
Elliott Vindicated by the Inquiry.
The court In its findings expressed re-
gret that there should have been any d.
| versity of opinion respecting the events of
that day. and said that imperious duty
compels 1t to promulgate testimony that
appears to materially vary in some OF its
important points. The court, however, feel
Evening star., 1901-09-12
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White Applique Scarfs and
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Boys "Casco" Shoes, just the
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Evening star., 1901-09-12

convinced that the attempts to wrest from
Capt. Elliott the laurels he gained in that
splendid victory as second in command
under the gallant and highly meritorious
officer, Capt. Perry. ought in nowise to
lessen him in the opinion of his fellow-cit-
liens as brave and skillful officer, and
that the charge made in the proceedings
of the British court-martial by which Capt
Barclay was tried Of his attempting to
withdraw from the battle Is malicious and
unfounded in fact. On the contrary it
has been proved to the satisfaction of the
court that the enemys ship Queen Char
lotte bore off from the fire of the Niagara
commanded by Capt. Elliott"
Perry Continues His Criticism,
That the findings of the court did not
end the controversy Is seen In the fact
that Commodore Perry still criticised Capt
Elliott The latter in 1918 sent him a chal-
lenge to meet him 'on the field of honor" !"
Perry declined, saying he had another
course by which to show his (Elliott's) un-
worthiness In the legislature of Rhode
Island a committee was appointed to col
lect historical records to honor Perry, but
when the affidavits sustaining him and In
peaching Elliott had been prepared a mem
Der of the committee refused to assent to
reporting them. Perry declined second
challenge because he intended to bring FL
iiott before court-martial He filed
charges againstCEUtOtt, which were fol-
lowed by third challenge from Elliott.
The charges wsre received at the DEPART
ment in May, 1913. during the absence of
the Secretary, and {Were sent to President
Monroe, who took no action. CAPTAIN FL
liott then sought to meet Commodore Per-
ry. but the latter had put to sea on the
cruise in which his death occurred
The Controversy Kept Up.
The commendation of the President the
bestowal of medals by order of Congress
and the hearing eand discussion Of a court
of inquiry had not foaieted the controversy,
and death by natural causes had prevented
hostile meetinks soNthe principals. In the
breasts of their friends the old feelings re-
mained, and from time to time newspaper
accounts appeared. keeping up the fire
some partial to Rqe, some to the other. and
the question with many was where to look
for the impartial account. A Life OF Per
ry," by Captain A. 8. Mckenzie appeared
which friends Of Elliott claimed was unfair
to him. and "A Life of Elliott" was severe
ly criticised as unfair to Perry. The His
tory Of the American Navy" by J. Fenni-
more Cooper, which appeared In 1s4O, came
In for scathing assaults, that part rela-
tive to the battle OF Lake Erie being espe.
cfally attacked. These assaults furnished
the basis Of libel suits and among papers
the New York Commercial Advertiser Of
Tended Mr.. Cooper, who included 1t among
those he sued for Hbel In this case the
the Advertiser purportng to review Mr..
Cooper's history. especially that part relat-
Ing to the battle on Lake Erie. Subse-
Quently the parties submitted the case to
arbitration, agreeing that IL the finding
should be for Mr.. Cooper the award should
be $3.50. The hearing took place In New
York In June. 1872. and after sessions OF q
Evening star., 1901-09-12
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