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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
BULLION IN DANGER.
Firs In the Assay once In New ysrh Put
Out by the Empioyes.


New York. April i6.-Thirty-one
million dollars IN silver bullion In the
assay Office at 30 Wall street has been
in danger OF being melted by a fre
which burned In one Of the Easements
for two hours. None but the employees
knew OF the FIRE. and they finally
overcame Il without assistance. Next
door TO the assay Office Is the sub
treasury. where the government usually
has from slOO. 100000 to $500. 900. 900
stored.
Ia some way FIRE In the silver smelt-
Ing room was communicated to a bar
rel OF lard mixture used In the smelt.
ing process There were % barrels OF
this inhammable mixture In the room
and like a fash they we're enveloped
in a sheet OF fame 80 Intense In heat
that Il was feared the great treasure
In a vault OF the room would be melt
ed
Fifty employees In the basement.
thoroughly drilled for snch an emer-
gency. we're quickly az work. despite
the dense smoke All windows and
souttles were closed 10 prevent giving
the alarm 20 the public. After two
hours work the last vestige OF the hre
had disappeared.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Thomas Stewart. negro employed
a. general delivery clerk at the post
a Se at Pine Bluff. Ark. has been ar
rested on the charge Of forgery.
The remains OF August Jochln. who
disappeared last August from his home
at Davenport. Ia. were found In the
Mississippi river. II is supposed that
he committed suicide.
Rev. Frank Davis. a Baptist minis
ter. is dead at his home at Bonham.
Tex. aged 81.
The reported battle in Scott county.
Virginia. IA which several were re-
ported killed. was n fake.
Two Mormon missionaries have been
driven out OF Prussia.
A negro desperate broke jail at
Little Rock. Ark. and let two other
negroes out
The sprenson furniture factory OF
tLeavenworth. kas.. was burned loss
$4,000; insurance $4,000. II will be
rebuilt
Peter Magnes. an old citizen Of Col
ur1do. dropped dead In the postoffce
al Petersburg. Col
Zeras W. Bliss. ono Of the founders
of the Prohibition Free park move.
ment IN Chicago and New York. died
AZ VI paso. Texas. Of asthma
james Mooney. a paroled prisoner
az Elmyra. y. y. while stealing cloth
Ing from the roofs of houses. fell ar,
was killed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
Common Law Marr,.r. p.c,.,o,.

81 Louis. April 15.-The United
States circuit court OF appeals. In de
Gliding that Alfred w Fleming Is the
legitimate son OF the late DR.. Alfred
w. Fleming. and as such Is entitled
TO his share IN the Fleming estate
held that there Is no inconsistency In
a religious or civil marriage following
a contract that has existed IN common
law. DR.. Fleming's fortune has been
approximated at between s225. 900 and
s25O.OOO. When his son was born he
was living with HIS common law wife
10 whom he was afterward joined by
civil marriage. Relatives tried "a
secure control OF the estate after the
death OF the parents. claiming that the
doctor had no children.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
KILLED BY OFFICERS
Au Unknown Man Shot TO Death al
- San Antonio.
FOUGHT TIE POLICE
His Coaduet Was Suspicious and when
Oii.cers Attempted 10 Arrest Him
lie Began 10 shoot at Them
and Lost His Life.

San Antonio. April iG-An unknown
man about 90 years old was shot and
killed by officer IN a saloon at J
O'Clock this morning His upicioDs
conduct IN the place caused the po
lice 10 be notified and officers Tay'
lor. Harvey and Hughes responded
and located the man IN a rear room.
AS soon as the door was opened the
stranger drew a pistol ard Officers
Harvey and Hughes grappled with
him. He hred at Taylor over Harvey's
head. burning the latter's face. Tay'
lor then fred three shots. one OF them
taking effect in the heart OF the
stranger. killing him instantly. ora.
Ger Harvey was grazed by one OF
Taylor's bullets
The dead man appeared TO be about
SO years Of age. was i've feet hvs
inches high. fairly well dressed and
weighed about lis pounds
when searched two pistols were
found on him. also two wallets. one
500. the other s2iO in cur.
rency. and Sos in bills was found in
his socks He had two spectacle cases.
one stamped with the name OF Little
Rock merchant. and another that OF a
Beaumont hrm. He had no papers
about him by which be might be iden-
,lned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17

PittsburE. April 16.-The annual
meeting OF the executive committee
OF the alliance OF Reformed and other
Presbyterian churches throughout the
world Is being held here At the first
session Rev. ID z. p. Kerr OF Rich.
mond. Va, prf ed, Rev. DR.. w. j.
Reid OF this welcomed the dele
gates and Re Dr.. Kerr responded.
Reports OF Rev. DR.. w. II. Robert OF
Philadelphia. the secretary. and Hon.
Frank II. Hiple OF Philadelphia. treas
urer. were read. Both reports very
encouraging.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
To R.sul.,. wlr.l... r.l.rr.pAy.


Berlin. April l6-Great Britain has
accepted Germans proposition for an
International conference 10 regulate the
use OF wireless telegraphy Other pow
ers to which the proposition was made
viz: United States. France and Rus.
sia have not yet responded. but officials
her confidently expect favorable an
swers and especially from the United
States
Uniness sailor. CLAUSE stricken Out.
Washington. April l6.-Prrsuant 10
Tuesdays agreement the senate was
called 20 order az 10 o'clock to-day.
two hours in advance OF usual hour
OF meeting. This hour was fixed In
order TO permit a more extended de-
bate on the Chinese exclusion bill
prior 20 voting on that measure which
began at ] o'clock
The first vote was upon Lodges
amendment TO strike out the clause OF
the committee on the bill prohibiting
Chinese sailors on ships carrying
American flag. The amendment car
ried by a vote OF a. to 20.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
pol, wnI ssni n. osv.,n.,.

Washington. April l5.-The presI-
dent. after careful investigation. has
come 20 the conclusion that Governor
Dole's course has been such as 20 war
rant his continuance as governor OF
Hawaii. and enutle him 20 the respect
and heartily support Of the admlnistra-
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
Cadet. welcome rr.f Houston.

College Station. Tex. April i5.-
Prof d. +. Houston OF Austin. the new
president OF the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college OF Texas. and the Hon.
Jefferson johnson. a member OF the
board OF directors OF the college. ar
rived Monday morning Prof. Hous-
ton was introduced 20 the cadets By
Hon. Jen Johnson with a few we'll
chosen words. The new president was
warmly received By the students.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
STRIKE GROWING.
Nor. mss Being Added to the Tia, In
Belgium Every Day.

Brussels April i6.-Number OF strik.
ers in the chief industrial centers es-
timated as follows: At charlerioi. so.
900: in the central district. $1,000: nj
Borinage. $4,000; at LIege. $4,000 and
at verviers 5000.
Later in the day further larger ac-
cesslons TO ranks of strikers al
Charleroi brought the total In that dis.
trict TO $1,000.
The glass works at CourcelIcs we're
practically destroyed by fre Tuesday
night The estimate damage will
amount 10 100000 francs. II Is be.
iieved the fire was started by an In
cendiary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17

Morgan m nrl,l.h N.r Loan

London. April l6.-lt Is said ]. p
Morgan. Barings and Rothchild have
secured an aggregate OF ei6.000 900 Of
new British loan of e32 100000. The
remaining el6,OO0.OOO will be offered
10 the public.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
GEN. FITZHUGH Lee.

VIII uc srnt 80 Farans-f-arans ~ aa-
rest the MorOs. who murdered the
United States soldiers. and whom the
dattos have failed 20 deliver up on de-
mand The dattos will be punished.
but acre will be taken not TO bring On
general trouble with the Moros.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17
Charged w,,h masa..

Paris. Tex. April ls.-olIn Weeks
colored. has been arrested charged
with the murder OF Fate Chisum, who
was fatally wounded Saturday rizk :
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-17

Washington. April i6y-Gen. Chat.
fee reports that an expedition OF 1900
--sn under Colonel Frank Baldwin
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
DECLINED TO ENTER
Cincinnati Museum at the
Salary of $50 per
Month.

Findlay,. o.. Sept. 12.-Some time
ago A. c. Heck. manager OF the big
Heck-Marvin Machine company, of
this city, was struck by mass of
iron Weighing over 1000 pounds, a
loaded crane breaking. The mass
struck him glancing blow on the
back and miracuously he escaped un-
injured. Yesterday he received a let
ter from a Cincinnati museum man.
ager offering him $50 a week IL he
would appear once a day and let a
mass supposed to be ton of iron
(which It Is explained. would not
weigh more than 1-10th Of that drop
upon him.
The manager suggests that 1t would
make tremendous hit with the pub
lie. But Mr.. Heck declines to be the
object of such a strenuous "hit" even
for the people of Cincinnati.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
SALEM SCHOOL BOARD
LOOKS FOR TEACHERS
Schoo m rms Wont Agree Not
to Marry During School
Year.

Salem, Sept. 12.-So many teach
ers in the Salem schools have resign
ed that the board of education is in
a predicament. They are experience
ing great difficulty in getting teachers
to fill the vacancies.
One Of the reasons given for the
designations and the trouble to get
any one to fill the positions is on ac-
count of the strict rules that have
been laid down by the board. Every
teacher who is engaged is practically
made to sign an agreement that she
will not marry during the school year,
and should they resign, ten per cent
of each months salary is deducted.
This and many other rules which the
teachers have to abide by make 1t
hard to secure suitable persons to
teach the schools. The surrounding
country is being secured on the look
out for teachers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
USED GASOLINE
To klndie q Fire and Died In
Terrible Asony.-Woman
Burned to Death,

Wellington, o.. Sept. 12. = Mrs. Mel
son Long died yesterday as the result
of n horrible accident in the morning
In trying to light the fire she poure.i
what she thought to be kerosene in
the stove. 1t was gasoline and the ex-
plos'on which followed set fire to Mrs
Longs clothing, burning her body ter
ribly. Her son Robert worked heroic
ally to save his mothers life. tearin
the burning clothing from her body
hut the heat was SO intense that her
hair was burned off and she was un-
able to open her eyes, although cor.
scious for about four hours after the
sccident.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
Great Northwest Suf-
fers Heavily From
F crest Fires.
many LIVES LOST and MUCH
PROPERTY MEETS DESTRUCTION
Unabated Fury OF Roaring De-
mon Carries Devastation
Into Washington and
rs British Coiu m bia.

Portland, Ore, Sept. 13.-Roaring,
rapid flames are eating with undated
fury through the forests Of Oregon,
and are now attacking portions OF
Washington and British Columbia.
Such universal destruction and paral-
ysis of trade has never been ex-
perienced before in this section.
Communication has been cut off
from many surrounding places. Tele-
Srsph and telephone poles have been
destroyed and the railroads have suf-
fered so heavily that transportation
facilities are seriously impaired,
Many bridges along the Great North
ern road have been destroyed.
Springs have suffered from the
flames and many people have been
cut off from their supply. In many
places the water supply has been cut
off by the burning Of the mains.
Many people in this state are heavy
sufferers from the fires. Over three
score people have been rendered
homeless in this vicinity. Valuable
timber belts in many sections have
been wiped out and hundreds of cat
tie, hogs and sheep have been cremat-
ed. Near Elma, Washington, several
large sawmills and a number of farm
houses have been destroyed.
Refugees are arriving in Elma from
the surrounding country and are join
ing the residents of the city in a
further fight from the flames
Forty men on horseback have gone
to rescue women and children.
Later advices from Elma say that
portion of the city has been de-
stroyed and that two lives were lost
A timely change of the wind has
saved Tillamook City from destruc-
tion. sl..s
The losses already reported amount
to several million dollars and there is
good promise that these figures will
be doubled as no rain issexpected for
"a hours.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
STEVENS NOMINATED.
RepublIoans Of Seventeenth
District Name Congress
sionai Nominee.

New Philadelphia, o., Sept. 12.-The
Republicans Of the Seventeenth con-
gressional district. composed of Gosh
octon, Licking. Holmes. Wayne and
Tuscarawas counties, met In delegate
convention in this city yesterday and
nominated w. b. Stevens, of Uhrichs-
vile, this county, for congress. Mr..
Stevens, who is thirty-six years of age,
is a lawyer. In his speech of accept
ance he said he would make a Wig
orous campaign from his home In
Uhrichsville to Newark, and from the
latter place to Wooster. Mr.. Stevens
is son-in-law OF Captain Samuel
Shade. of Port Washington, one of
the most influential Republicans in
Tuscarawas county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
MEET DEMAND
For Increased Currency
Arising From
MOVEMENT OF CROPS
Secretary Shaw Will Dump
More Funds Into National
Oepositories--Pian
New One.

Washington, Sept. Pin order to
meet the demand for currency that
arises with the movement Of the
crops, Secretary Shaw, according to
a report from New York will increase
the government funds in the national
repositories several million dollars.
The exact amount has not been deti-
nitely stated, but it is expected to be
in the neighborhood of $20,000,000.
The arrangement hitherto suggested
by Secretary Shaw by which the ma
tional banks should increase their cir
culation has not proved successful.
Up to the present time only a little
more than $4,000,000 has thus been
added to the currency, the banks be-
ing 10th to deposit in the treasury the
bonds necessary to secure the increas-
ed circulation. 1t Is expected at the
treasury department that If the pres
ent money tightness continues many
of the larger national banks in New
1OTh anu SulCdSO Will utpOSll JULIUS
and issue circulation, but, as this is
not certain, Mr.. Shaw evidently de-
sires to be prepared for the situation
that will confront the country. Being
a western banker and thoroughly ia
miliar with the demands made by the
western banks upon New York at the
time of moving the corps, he is es-
pecially able to appreciate the pres
ent conditions. 1t is expected that by
holding several million dollars out of
the treasury, where the surplus is now
enormous and placing the money in
the government repositories, the US
ual scarcity of funds for commercial
transactions can be avoided. AS tho
deposits are subject to check, they
will have no difficulty in restoring the
money to the treasury as soon as
conditions are again normal.
1t is understood that the secretary
will endeavOr to make his new plan
work In harmony with the scheme Of
Increased circulation by favoring the
banks which have arranged for this
increase. The secretary is said to feel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
new BUILDING WILL
ARISE FROM ASHES.
First National Bank at lisbon n
Badly Damaged by
Fire.
{s;an Specially

Lisbon. Sept. H. The First Ma
tional bank building. on the square,
caught fire at O'Clock Thursday al
ternoon. The fire started on the stair
way lead'n to the attic and burned
for some time before III was discovered.
Smoke and flames poured from all
,ides OF the roof at the same instant.
A liberal use of water rapidly brought
the blaze under control and 1t was
soon extinguished.
The smoke was very dense and sew
eral firemen were overcome. Robert
Archibald fell down stairs and was
badly cut about the face.
The origin of the fire is not known
but IL is thought loafers, who, inhablt-
ed the stairway are responsible.
Only two rooms of the block were
occupied, one by d. II. Young, hard
ware store and the other by DIR. Frank
Graham. The damage to the building
which is owned by George B. Har-
vey. is estimated at about $1,000, fully
covered by in surance. Mr. Harvey in
tends to tear the building down next
spring and put up fine new building
on the site.
The damage by water to Young
stock is placed at s1.50O, covered by
insurance. t,.E ~
The Columbiana County Atlas com
pany had large supply Of ALIASES
stored in the building: their damage
is estimated to be between $4,000 and
5000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
bod !
Severed In Twain by
Wheels Of Railroad
Train.
(Stan Specially

Canal Fulton, Sept. Is. = The man.
glcd body of Josiah Caldwell, Of this
place. was found lying beside the c.,
J.. e w. railroad tracks east of the
Canal Fulton-station shortly after mid
night Saturday morning. The mans
body was cut In twain. 1t is supposed
he was on his way home and was
crawling under freight train which
was standing on the main track when
the train started before he had gotten
across.
The dead man leaves a widow aud
several children. He was 81 years ol
age. A brother, William Caldwell
lives in Nassillon. Caldwell was in
Massillon Friday attending the stree,
fair and was on his way home from
the train. -t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY
Laying Of ths Track on New
Suburban Electric
e. fsgs- line. +, ~

New Philadelphia. Sept 12,--The
laying of the track on the Canton.
New Philadelphia street car line is
progressing rapidly, the track layers
working both ways from the Dover
bridge. The. track is laid through
Dover going north, and as far as the
Cl & p. tracks between Dover and
New Philadelphia.
Work is being vigorously pressed,
but 1t is doubtful whether the track
will be laid to Navarro before Christ
mas. The engineers have Deen sur
veying in New Philadelphia the past
week
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
ATE WATERMELON.

Portsmouth, o.. Sept. 13.--William
Brooks lies in his home at the point
of death from hiccoughs. Sunday a
week ago he ate heartily Of water
melon. which produced hiccoughs, AT
ter a sleepless night physician was
summoned but to no avail. Brooks has
grown steadily worse. completely ex-
hausted by the constant strain. He
gets no rest and Ia In dangerous con-
dition. Xxx a,e. ,.,,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
Will Be failure.
Confectioner's Review Makes
Prediction Over tho New
Candy Com bine.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service }
Cincinnati, Sept. 1.-THE confec-
toners Review claims that the Ma
tional Candy company, or the candy
trust, which was formed recently with
capital of $4,000, 1000, will be failure
so far as controlling the trade Of the
south and wes|b Is concerned.
4 Eighteen concerns are now In the
trust while 1872 have not entered the
combination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16

here have been notified of the arrest
in Chicago of Joe and Sam Swan.
two brothers. who are wanted here
on charge Of burglary. 1t Is be-
lieved that they are the men who
robbed the residence of William
Mosby of this city. They will be sent
for and brought to Alliance TO answer
the charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16

very confident that the assistance to
be given by him will materially de-
crease the present price of money in
Wall street and will steady the stock
market, which is already beginning to
feel the strain of tight money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16

II had running sore on my leg
for seven years." writes Mrs. Jas.
Forest of Chippewa Falls, Wis. "and
spent hundreds Of dollars In trying to
get It healed. Two boxes of Banner
Salve entirely, cured it." No other
salve SO healing. For sale by Roth q
Hug. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
FEET SWOLLEN TO IMMENSE
SIZE.

II had kidney trouble so bad that
could not work." says ]. ]. Cox, of
Valley View, KY, my feet were
swollen to immense size and l was
confined to my bed and physicians
were unable to give me any relief
My doctor finally prescribed Foley's
Kidney Cure which pade well man
of me-" For sale by Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16

Victoria, B. c., Sept. 13.-Victoria
is surrounded by great brush fires and
ashes are falling in the streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
LOCAL SENTIMENT
STRONGLY FAVORS
A POLICE JUDGE
Mayor Robertson and
Ex-Mayor Rice In Ac-
cord With New Plan.
R. A.POLLOCK WILL RECOMMEND IT.

Representative r. A. Pollock will
recommend that Canton have a police
Judge to relieve the mayor of the duty
of holding police court. He was in the
city Saturday morning getting an ex-
preston Of the people, and when seen
by News-Democrat reporter was
just about to leave the city. He SAID
in discussing the question::
81 think that a city the size Of
Canton should have a police Judge,
and so far as / am concerned l shall
so recommend to the committee that
has the code bill under consideration
"The expense will not he much
greater, and as / understand it, the
salary will be fixed by the council.
The general impression among the
legislators Is that all cities the size
of your city and larger should have a
police judge and l think the line of
demarkation Wa. be fixed at 10000
inhabitants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16

ARE WANTED IN ALLIANCE.
tstaif Specially
Alliance. Sept. 12.-The officers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-09-16
WANTS A JUDGE.

Ex-Mayor James A. Rice, who has
had experience in such work. was
seen and asked his opinion Mr.. Rice
is emphatically in favor Of a police
judge for this city. He spoke from
the scope of his experience without
hesitation, as follows:
81 am in favor of a police judge
The mayor ought to be relieved from
holding court, so that he could give
his entire energies to his other duties.
Having to preside over police court
is often very embarrassing to the
mayor Of this city. People come to
him with their complaints and ask his
advice upon the question of having
them prosecuted. The mayor hears
only one side of the controversy and
may advise an arrest. He is required
in many instances to draw up tho
affidavits and then when the other
side comes in and shows that the
mayor has been misinformed by the
complainant, he is called upon to re-
verse himself.
"A police judge should be just as
free and untrammeled as common
pleas judge and should not be in the
position of passing upon his own
cases. The expense would be small
compared with the benefits. I am
heartily in favor Of the police judge"
ROBERTSON FAVORs 1T.
81 am in favor of police judge for
Canton" was the sentiment expressed
by Mayor Robertson when asked for
an opinion Friday evening Il be-
lieve that the city should have such
an official because enough work is
furnished by the police department
to warrant the establishment of such
an Office. 1t would relieve the mayor
of many duties that now distract his
attention from matters of municipal
interest to which more time should be
given. Other cities of the same size
as Canton have police judge and
there is no reason why we should
not be as much up-to-date as any of
tba,,, -