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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
NORA FERRIS DEATH
Grand Jury Exonerates All
Concerned at Delaware
Industrial Home.

Delaware, O., Oct 2.-The grand
jury yesterday having the Nora Ferris
sensational death case in charge, mado
a thorough review of the affair and
ignored the charges, releasing all ac-
cused in the affair.
Wednesday morning Columbus pa
pers contained reports of the death
Monday, of Daisy Fields, aged twelve,
in that city, she having been disr.
charged from the girls industrial home
last Thursday. The article stated thet
the girls jaw had been dslocated
three times and that her body was
spotted with red sores. Capt. Stiles.
superintendent of the institution, in an
indignant and emphatic voice, entered
a firm denial of all the charges of
filth, cruelty or neglect to the girl DR..
w. B. Hedges, the states physician
for the home was interviewed and said
the girl was subject to the dislocation
of her jaw; that DR.. Hunt, DR.. Sc
mans and himself had reduced the
fractures during the past year. The
last dislocation occurred while the
girl was at her supper Sept 4. Since
that time she has mad lung and bowel
trouble and sank slowly into her death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
DIDN'T KNOW HIM
AFTER BILL PASSED
S.. Louis Briber Otf,red $780,
Oooand Paid OnIy85o,OOO
1.-The Case Now on
Trial.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service)
st. Louis, Oct. Q - The council
manic bribery trial is now on. Ex-
Councilman Uthoff on the stand today
swore that Robert NJ. Snyder. charged
with illegally spending a quarter OF a
million dollars to get the Central
Traction bill passed, offered him $780,
600 for his vote and finally sent the
money to Uthoff's house. Uthoff re-
fused and Snyder then offered $780,
000. 81 agreed" said Uthoff, "but
never got the $4,000, for after the
passage of the bill, Snyder said he
did not know me. After signed q
letter at his dictation declaring that
Snyder was above bribing anybody
got $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
USE TROLLEY CARS
TO COLLECT MAIL
Plan Now Under Discussion In
tho Postal Department.
in Washington.

Washington, Oct. AT the post
Office department yesterday a special
committee appointed by the postmaster
general, consisting of Charles Hedges,
superintendent of city delivery; James
v. Bell, superintendent of the Wash
ington city division ,and T. w. Nc
Gregor, superintendent Of free delivery
supplies, took up the examination of
the plan of George B. McAllister, for
merly of Pittsburg, now of Baltimore,
to utilize the electric cars of the coun-
try for the collection of mail. Meal
lister has for many years advocated
this method of city and suburban mail
dispatch as a great advance over exist
ing local mail arrangements.
1t is proposed to have suitable
dropletter opening of some length on
the side of every street car, in which
letters can be deposited at street cor
ners and suburban cross roads. At
these points the cars unually run at a
moderate rate of speed and 1t is In
tended to have them always so run
when letters are to be posted on them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
GOES TO ALLIANCE
jury in Appropriation Case
Makes Trip "Wednesday
Norninq.

The jury in the appropriation cases
brought by the Lake Erie, Alliance &c
Wheeling railway against Daniel
Coyle and others, went to view the
premises Wednesday morning. One
tract is in Freehurg and three in AL
lance. The jury will return and the
taking of evidence will begin Thurs
day morning in probate court.
The jury is as follows: Henry G.
Scholdcr, Albert B. West. George w.
Whitfield, Maurray Beard, Anthohv
Gresser, r. F. Wilson, Isaac Wemer,
David Raughmen, John N. Trook, A.
Fl. Highway, John Penrose and Chas.
Schlagel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
EDUCATION OF YOUNG
President Of w. c. r. y. Makes
Annual Report--Progress
Of Convention.

Salem, o., Oct. 2.-The annual meet
ing of the Ohio state convention OF
w. G. T. U. is being held here and
will close Friday evening. The busi-
ness sessions began yesterday.
At the opening sessions of the con-
vention yesterday the state president,
Mrs. Annie Woods Clark, of Columbus,
presided. In her annual address Mrs.
Clark said: THE w. G. T. U. had
found the most hopeful field of opera
ton in the education Of temperance
and purity" In the afternoon state
superintendents of thirty-seven differ
ent branches of state work were elect
ed. The diamond medal oratorical
contest occurs tonight. Almost 300 del
egates are present, representing fifty
counties of'the state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
FORMER RECORDER
ASKS PA|D-|N FEES
Joe Reed Files Claim for 5000
tdiWith County Commission-
ePs Under Piea OF Un.j +,
constitution n aiity.

EA Recorder Joe Reed has filed a
claim with the county commissioners
for 5000 which he claims is due him
for fees which he turned over to the
county when he was recorder. When
he was in Office the CARRIER fee bill
was passed by the legislature, which
provided that county officials SHOULD
retain fees up to certain amount anG
all in excess of that were to go into
the county treasury. ..- .ap
Under this act Reed claims he turn
ed over to the county 5000, and the
books show this to be true After the
law had been in operation short
time, y was declared unconstitutional
and the officers went back TO the old
system of keeping all the fees they
collected. Reed now thinks that as he
paid the money in under an uncon-
stitutional law, 1t should be returned
to him.
The commissioners have the matter
under advisement
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
DUFFY AT LAST DECIDES
TO CAST HIS LOT WITH
The new LABOR PARTY
Continued From Page One.)

space on the Democratic
ticket blank in order to secure the
fullest support possible. This propo-
sition will again be considered, not
withstanding the decision reached at
the convention to have the ticket filled
by the congressional committee in
case Duffy refused the nomination.
A meeting of the committee is CALL
ed for Alliance on Saturday morning
for the purpose Of filling the vacancy,
but great pressure is being brought to
hear to have the committee take no
action in this regard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
CONVENTION SLATE
WAS NOT CHANGED
Dom o cratic Convention at Sar'
atoso That Started SO
StormiIy, Is Closed
in Harmo mony.

Saratoga, N. Y, Oct. "A oonven-
ton so strenuous in its first hours as
to bring almost personal conflict and
yet terminating in such perfect har-
mony as to allow completion of the
state ticket with less than 100 dele
gates out of $50 in the hall was the
result Of yesterdays closing of the
Democratic convention.
1t began in the early morning with
a prepared slate of candidates. The
slate was not broken in any particular,
but the right of objection to it was
given to all the delegates except when,
in the case of one New York delegate,
it was believed to be an infringement
of the rules under which the conven-
ton was acting.
The complete list of candidates
named is as follows:
For Governor-Bird S. Coler, OF
Brooklyn.
Lieutenant Governor-Charles N
Bulger, of Oswego.
Secretary of State-Frank Mott, OF
ChautauQua.
ontroller-Charles M. Preston, oi
Ulster.
Attorney General-John Cunneen, OF
Erie.
State Engineer and Surveyor-Rich.
ard W. Sherman, of Oneida.
State Treasurer-George r. Finch
of Warren.
Associate Judge of the Court of Ap.
peals-John c. Gray, of New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
Correspondence

Middlebranch, Oct. 2-Grub and
Baetler shipped car load of potatoes
to Pittsburg on Saturday, getting 33
cents bushel.
DIR. II. Il. Carl has sold his farm to
e. G. Gibson for a consideration Of
$1,000.
F.. L. Combs has again resumed his
work as agent for the w. e L. z.
railroad. Mr.. Amman, who acted dur
ing Mr.. Combs absence, went to Falls
Junction on Monday.
Services will be held in the United
Brethren church next Sunday morning
and evening by Rev. Byers.
Isaac Markley and Mrs. Bair left
for Bronson, Mich, to attend the fu-
neral of their sister, Mrs. Jacob Har-
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clusen. of Huron coun-
ty, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Werstler last week.
Mrs. Hensel went to Massillon last
week to visit her sick mother.
Mrs. Eltrican went to Barberton Sat-
urday to visit her daughter.
Rev. Noah Longenecker has gone to
Perry county to attend the district
conference Of the German Baptist
church
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Baker and their
daughters, Eta and Eldora, Of Disco
Indiana, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gearte, and sons, Ray and Claude,
also of Disco, visited few days last
week at the home of L. Il. Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Defenbacher
went to Barberton Saturday to visit
friends. ~,
Henry Gibson viii leave Friday for
Washington to attend the G. A. r.
encampment.N es @3.H ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
TERRORlzE
NEGLEY FARMERS
Desperadoes Secret Them
seivss In Cave and Conduct
Wholesale Oepredations.

East Liverpool, o., Oct. 2. - w. T..
Dyke, a truck gardner at Negley, has
been made the victim of a gang of
supposed desperadoes, who, secreting
themselves in an abandoned coal bank
have terrorized him and the village
for almost a week. There had been
numerous robberies near by and after
his farm had been stripped of a large
quantity of products Dyke loaded his
gun and seated himself near his house
to watch.
A stone weighing half ton sudden
ly fell near him and he saw DARK
forms above him, near the mouth of
the cave. Without firing he took ref
uge in his house and volley of
stones poured down on the ROOF until
it was wrecked windows smashed and
chimneys broken. That was Monday
night. Tuesday night a neighbor
watched with him and the perform
ance was repeated. Dyke and Fred
shaffcr were fired upon and shaffer
wounded. The exchange of shots last
ed an hour.
Then a posse came to Dykes aid
and more shooting was done, but no
one hurt. The desperadoes still hold
the cave and guards surround it. The
sheriff was called upon this evening
and with a posse or several blood
hounds hopes to capture the gang in
the morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
CRITICISED MINISTER
Retiring Syned PrssidentTakes
Ethical Stand--No Church r
+, e = a. FAIRS &" -

Mansfield, o.. Oct. 2.--In his annual
address before the fifty-sixth annual
meeting Of Wittenberg synod Of the
English Lutheran church. in session
at st. Luke's church, in this city, yes
terday morning. the Rev. DR.. Il. f..
Dornblazer, of Springfield, the retiring
president, criticised the Rev. Dr. w.
H. Singley, OF Loudonville. for going to
Shelby and preaching the funeral serv-
ices of the Hon. s. s. Bloom without
asking permission, Of the pastor at
Shelby. This was characterized as o
breach of courtesy and against the
rIsas.
The present synod will elect five
clerical and five lay delegates to the
general synod of the church. which
meets at Baltimore, Md, in May. 1903,
and will elect a clerical and lay trus-
tee, of Wittenberg college.
DIR. Dornblazer in his address, stated
that a minister who fails TO preach
against drunkenness, card playing and
dancing could not meet his people be-
for the bar of God without feeling that
he had done wrong He also said that
the church auditorium should not be
used for bazaars and entertainments.
s. G. Cummings. the synodical treas
urer, reported a balance on hand Of
81. 1.308.71.
The Rev. Or. ]. H. Cutler, of Wapa-
koneta, was elected president Of synod,
the Rev. N. J. Hadley. Of Gallon,
Hecretary, and 8. G. Cummings, OF
Mansfield, treasurer. The synod will
remain in session until Friday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
AKRON'S DONATION
To Mckinley Memorial Will be
q Credita bie One, Says 6.
- f'-{ W. Cfouso.

G. w. Grouse, of Akron, chairman
of the Akron committee soliciting for
the Mckinley Memorial fund, was in
Canton Wednesday in conference with
Secretary Frederick Hartzell concern
ing the details Of the work. Mr.. Grouse
is prominently connected with a num-
Der of the large business industries
of Akron, among them being the Ault-
man-Miller and Werner companies.
He promises Secretary Hartzell that
Akron's contribution to the memorial
fund will be one creditable 10 the
city,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
e C.oal Scarcity Increases
Coal Thieves in City
Mayor Hears Numerous Complaints From Local Coal
Dealers--Joseph Wisan Caught in the
Act and Fined

the act Of throwing large piece OF
coal from a car in the yards. Wigan
has heretofore borne a good reputa-
tion, which saved him from a work.
house sentence, as the mayor has de.
termined to break up the practice Of
coal stealing which has been giving
owners of coal yards and the police
much trouble. A number of others
who are suspected of such work are
under surveillance and the mayor says
that the workhouse will be the fate OF
Offenders caught hereafter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of Sarah Davis of Pike
township. inventory and appraisement
have been filed.
In the estate of Wilhelmina Young
of Canton, inventory has been flied.
In the estate of William Ecker, Of
Sugar Creek township, the adminis-
traitors claim has been allowed in the
sum of S10S06.
In the guardianship of Kantsch
heirs, of Massillon, petition to sell
real estate has been filed.
p In the guardianship Of the Hall
heirs of Canton, distribution has been
ordered.
In the guardianship of the Katzen-
berg heirs Of Canton. sale has been
approved and deed ordered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03

Joseph Wigan. a resident of Dorm
steel works was arrested about A
alley and an employee of the Canton
O'Clock Thursday morning on the
charge of stealing coal from the yards
of the Munter-Williams company near
the Wheeling freight depot. He ap-
peared in mayors court Thursday fore
noon and was given fine of 81 and
costs.
Wigan was arrested by Merchant
Policeman Rohn, who caught him in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
ALLIANCE WOMEN SAY
~ POSTERS ARE NAUGHTY
Mayor Hears Several Complaints Over BurIesque
Show That Is Scheduled for That Town
--GIrIs viii Wear Tights!
Special
(Stan Specially

ladies of the Methodist church, en-
tered a similar protest. Mayor Walk
er promised the ladies that he would
have an officer present at the show
and II anything improper took place.
the curtain would be called down. Mrs,
Miller also inquired regarding the Sc
curing Of an Injunction to prevent
the show being given at all. 1t was
suggested that she consult an attorney.
The mayor instructed the officers on
duty Wednesday to notify the parties
in whose windows the alleged obnox-
ious posters are displayed. Of the COM
plant made and suggested that it
would be advisable to have the pic
'tures' taken down at once. oS.e !
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
new YORK BANKS
Win Be Standard for State and
Municipal Bonds Offered
Shaw

(News-Democrat Leased Wire .;ervice.)
Washington. Oct. 2. - An advisory
committee consisting of United States
Treasurer Robtsat, Comptroller of the
Currency Ridgeley and Assistant Sec
retary Allies, appointed by Secretary
Shaw, to pass upon state and munic-
ipal bonds offered, held meeting this
morning and decided to take as their
general standard, New York Savings
banks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
CAUGHT UNDER WEIGHT
PIeceof Metal Fell on ChrIstia n
Murl, InfiIetina Severe
INJURIES.

While charging a furnace at the
Canton Roll and Machine company.
Christian Muri, of South Market street,
was injured by a piece of falling metal
Thursday morning. The man was
taken to the Aultman hospital In the
ambulance and DR.. J. F. Marchand was
called.
It was found that the injury necessi-
tated the amputation Of the left leg
between the ankle and knee. He also
received very serious injuries internal-
ly. but 1t is thought that he will res
eovsr. nm Z e, x: !. Il. 49,. ~. .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03

Alliance, Oct 2.--Mayor Walker re-
ceived call from the county presi-
dent OF the Women's Christian Tenn
perance union, who came before his
honor to protest against the distribu-
tion of bills advertising the show to be
given Thursday evening by Sam T.
Jacks Burlesque company.
The complainant had In her possess
sion one of the handbills which she
considered immoral. Mayor Walker
at once called mp Manager Smith Of the
opera house, and the latter said the
bills were not being distributed by
him and that he had ndthfaE to- do
with tAeDs "a gsF}S, il Il.
Mrs, nd. La Miller, ,irepressntins the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-10-03
MORE DEBTS FOUND.

Lisbon, Oct 2.-The list Of the cred
itors of Cyrus w. Pritchard. until re.
Gently .paymaster at the tin mill. is in
creasing. After the attachment pro-
ceedings were begun Tuesday, more
unpaid bills came to light.
The liabilities are now in the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-23

abundant reason to criticise the food
provided, as insufficient and unsubstan-
tial. for these prisoners, and they COM
planned of having no clothing except
ing what they wore when captured
Some of them had not had a. cnange
of underwear for sixteen months
During Mr.. Keys visit to the camps.
clothing was distributed-but hats
caps. socks, towels, handkerch1efs, un-
derclothing, Suspenders and soap,
needles. thread, buttons and jackkniVeS
he says are sorely needed. The re-
straint is affecting their health. and
through the small food allowance m any
are enaciated.
Perhaps if the men had knives they
could whittle out buttons. and If they
were permitted to go fishing they could
find their own soap. But it is noticed
that the British keep their guard pretty
closely on the watch during the day,
and the search lights turned on at
night, and the Beers win remain until
the British get ready to permit them
to go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

IF'rom the Chicago News.1
Everything goes round in a sewing
circle
An infant prodigy at 4 may be a fool
at 40
A cynic is a man who has made a
lifelong study of woman.
Many a well-bred girl discovers that
her first cake is dough.
Wall street continues to be the IA
vorite winter watering place.
Don't count your chickens until they
are big enough to bluff cat.
The man who doesn't know right from
wrong almost invariably does wrong.
The trouble with the average woman's
will is that it has too many codicils.
Adversely may have it's uses, but it's
the abuses thereof that make a man
sore.(
Onesway to earn a living is by honest
labor but lots of men never think of
trying it.
Solomon's reputation for wisdom may
have been due to his having originated
the habit of giving advice.
If a young man is in love with a girl
and she refuses to marry him it may
break his heart: If she does marry him
the chances are it will break his pock-
otbOOk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-23
GLOBE SIGHTS

IFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Never consult two people about one
horse trade.
If whisky throws other people, it will
throw you.
Every one thinks that he is not gos-
siping; that he is sim ply talking.
Some people keep up a bluff so long
they can't shake it after the cause is
gone.
OF course you don't know much, but
how you hate to have people check you
up.
Surgery occasionally WINS but it fails
often enough to warrant close watch
ing.
A man never knows how much atten-
ton he can attract until he comes
down street limping.
A woman always refers to her ply
stefan as Doctor" A man always
calls him Doc"
An Atchison man has his conscience
so educated that whatever suits him,
suits his conscience.
After a man passes forty, the people
are terribly interested in learning If he
has made out his will
An Atchison girl who lately married
good man." already has her mother
and sister living with her.
When dressmaker gets a perfect fit
in a garment, the woman wearing it
claims she charged extra for it.
An Atchison woman has been invited
to visit in Leavenworth, but will not
go; she has nothing new to wear.
If man is satisfied when his wife's
mother has come to live with them, it
is a pretty good sign she has money.
We imagine that marrying a widow
must be a good deal like eating cold
pancakes; and, if she is a grass widow,
they are spread with cold gravy.
THAT girl" a man said today al
ways attracts my attention" "Why?"
a friend inquired. Because she wears
her rainy day skirt so Short was the
reply.
When sick won an refuses to try
the medicine her friends suggest, they
begin to calculate how soon she will
die, and what they will wear to the
funeral
"Atchison is getting to be such a
town for unions Eph. King said to-
day, that after awhile a man will be
compelled to go to bed at o'clock in
the evening, to give his union suit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-23
LONG OPPOSES 1T.
Congressman Not Friendly TO
Mexican Reciprocity.

Congressman Chester 1. Long is not
particularly friendly to the idea of re-
ciprocity with Mexico. He is, however,
heartily in favor of reciprocity with
Cuba, including the admission of Cuban
sugar. In view of the fact that it is
Congressman Longs district that is try
ing to build up the beet sugar industry
and that is protesting against the adj
mission of foreign sugar free until the
beet sugar industry is thoroughly estab-
lished, this stand taken by Congress
man Long is of interest.
Mr.. Longs views on Mexican reci-
procity are at variance with those of
M. M. Sherman, A. B. Hulit, and others
who have spent several years in Mexico
Mr.. Long claims that the west will not
profit by the development. In a letter
read before the reciprocity convention
last night he says that Mexico is coun-
try of great agricultural resources, and
he then continues:
1T is quite apparent" he said, that
with the development of Mexico, she
will become more directly a competitor
of the Kansas farmer than furnish him
a market for his products.
81 do not oppose reciprocity with Mex
leo, but only show how difficult it will
be to make an agreement from the fact
that Mexico has so little that we want
that is not already free, and that if we
make an agreement Mexico will not
give us concessions on agricultural pro-
ducts"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-23
BLOOD HISTORY

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that is where its influence
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