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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
AFTER FIFTY YEARS
State Ora nts $500 to Ma In :
jured While E Employed on
Public Works.

Wapakoneta. O., June 24.-James M.
Mefiord, of this county. has just re-
ceived $500 from the state, granted to
him by a special act of the legislature.
In 1856, when 21 years old. While en-
ployed by the state as a laborer on
the /. Lewiston reservoir. section OF
the bank caved in and buried him
under many feet Of earth.
Dug out, with crushed hip and dis
located spine and many other injuries
he was given up for dead. but managed
to pull through. although he has been
hopeless cripple ever since. b. H
Fledderjohann, representative, intro.
duced a bill to grant him $1,000. but
1t was cut down to $500 in the senate
Thus, after nearly half a century's
suffering, his claim for compensation
has been acknowledged, at least IL
part.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
NAVARRO NOTES.

Navarro, Jane 25.-Tne Lutheran
Evangelical Sunday school will hold its
picnic at Meyers lake. Thursday. A
street car has been engaged for tho
day.
Rev. Father Hennis left Massilloa
Monday night for New York. He will
enter e monastery near Boston to
teach Greek and Hebrew.
A crowd of about dozen young poo
pie from Canton spent Sunday with
the Misses Linda and Chrissie Hug.
Rev. Christman held communion SER
vices in the brick church Sunday
morning.
Mrs. AmeHa Bar d. of Canton.
spent Sunday in town.
Rudy Whistler is seriously III with
dropsy.
Word was received from Joplin, Mo-,
that Prof. A. T. Graber died of typhoid
fever. He was superintendent of tho
Navarro high school from 1889 to 1891.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
WELL REWARDED
Was q Faithful Colored Wom n
For Loyalty to Her
Mistr ss.

Springfield, o.. June 24.-Mrs. Eliza
beth j. Howard, an old colored woman.
living on South Spring street, has just
come into possession Of 400 acres of
land In Kentucky valued at $4,000.
born and reared In slavery. she has
lived in poverty since her freedom at
the close Of the war. She was the
property of j. w. Green, of Harrison
county, Kentucky, and she had special
charge of Mary Green, his young
daughter, travelling with the girl to
all parts of the country.
At the close Of the war she plead
ed with her master to be permitted to
remain with him. but he told her that
she would have to find a home of her
own. She moved with her husband to
this city. She states that Miss Green
married George Harts. Of st. Louis.
Last winter Mrs. Harris paid her a
visit, and. seeing the straitened cir
cumstances. promised to aid her. She
kept her promise by presenting hel
with the deed for the land, and the
old colored woman is now compare,
lively wealthy. St-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
JANE TOPPAN SENT
TO INSANE ASYLUM
Murderess Found to be M entail
Iy irresponsible For Her
Many Crimes.

Rarnstable, Mass, June 24.-Miss
Jane Toppan, nurse, was found mot
guilty, by reason of insanity" of the
murder by poisoning of Mrs. Mary u.
Gibbs, of Cataumet, on August u, 1901,
before a special sitting of the superior
court here yesterday.
When the government presented its
eN Nidence the sensational incident APP
peared in the testimony OF DR.. Henry
H. Stedman. of Boston, an alienist,
who said that Jane Toppan told him in
the presence of other medical experts
that she had caused the death of Mrs.
Gibbs by giving her a dose of afro
phine and morphine.
When the defense put its medical ex-
pcrts on the stand the contention OF
moral and mental irresponsibilty of
the defendant was maintained.
Miss Toppan was ordered committed
to- Taunton insane asylum for life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27

o.
Mrs. G. L. Byron, Of $40 Lincoln ave-
nue., Chicago, ILL.,, is President of tho
Chicago German Woman's Club. Sho
has the following to say of Peruna, tho
great catarrh remedy, which relieved
her of serious case of catarrh of tho
bladder:
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Genffenen---"I was cured of very
severe case of bladder trouble which
the doctors did not know how to reach.
I had severe headache and dragging
pains with it, but before tho second
bottle was used felt much relieved, and
after having used the fifth bottle life
looked different to me. This was nearly
q year ago, and have had no recurrence
of the trouble. / cannot praise Peruna
too ohighly."-MRS. G. L. BYRON.
Free Homo Advice.
In view of the great multitude OF
women suffering from some form Of
female disease and get unable 10 find
any cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal dis
eases, has announced his willingness
to direct the treatment of as many
cases as make application to him
during the summer months without
charge.
Those wishing to become patients
should address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
TAPPING COAL FIELDS
WITH ELECTRIC LINE
Survey Of Road, TO be Built Be-
tween Ptttsburg and Cieve-
land, Now Being Made.
(StaT Special.)

(Stam specially
Columbiana, o., June 24.-Just now
there is much activity among pros
pcctors for the construction of cleo
trio railways. The development Of
coal fields in this vicinity and the
promising character of some of the
projects encourages the belief that they
will be carried to completion.
A surveying party of % men has been
encamped near this place for some
days. These surveyors are locating a
route for an electric railway designed
to be the most direct route between
Pittsbnrg and Cleveland. The line
surveyed Is sad to cross the Fort
Wayne road betwesn Columbiana and
New Waterford and continues in a
northwesterly direction, passing near
the northern limits of this town. 1t
would thus connect with the electric
line from Youngstown which is TO enter
this place. The primary object Of this
line is to furnish a ready and unfail-
ing coal supply for Youngstown by
giving easy access and transportation
to and from the rich deposits Of good
coal in the vicinity of Columbiana an
North Lima. Surveyor John G. Beat
ty, of Columbiana. has the contract tc
survey the line from this place into
Youngstown.
The surveyors are now awaiting a
decision of the promoters as 10 what
route shall be followed the. remaining
twelve miles of the distance to Youngs
town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
BRIBERY
Charges Preferred by a
Cleveland Council.
m n.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Seryice)
Cleveland, O., June 24.-During a
meeting of the city council last night
Councilman Kohl suddenly held over
his head $4,000 in cash, making the
statement that it was the partial pay
ment on what was bribe OF $4,000 to
him for his efforts to introduce GER
tain unfavorable amendments to the
application of the East Ohio Gas COM
pany (natural gas), seeking admission
to this city. Kohl turned the money
over to the city clerk.
Mayor Johnson then charged DR.. F.
w. Daykin with being the man who
was acting as a go-between and who
gave Kohl the money.
At midnight DR.. Daykin was placed
under arrest on the charge of bribery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
SAVED FROM AN AWFUL FATE.

"EverybOdy said I had consump-
tion," writes Mrs. A. M. Shields. OF
Chambersburg, Pa. II was 60 low
after six months Of severe sickness,
caused by Hay Fever and Asthma,
that few thought I could get we'll but
learned of the marvellous merit of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, used it, and was complete
ly cured" For desperate Throat and
Lung Diseases 1t is the safest cure in
the world, and lis infallible for
Coughs, Colds and Bronchial affec-
tions. Guaranteed bottles SOC and 81.
Trial bottles free at the Durbin &
Wright Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
SOME OPPOSITION
To Rev. Browns Style Of
Spreading tho GospeI-Spir-
tied Ca m o m eti inss.
(StaH Specially

Salem, June 24.-Rev. Brown, a col
ored preacher, who has struck Leeto-
mia, is having quite time in that vii
lage. He has been holding meetings
at various places. He has created quite
a sensation and it is said that consid-
cradle opposition has developed owing
to his mode of preaching.
Ile will manage campmeeting
WHICH will be held in the Cherry Val
ley grove between Washingtonville and
eetonia beginning on June 26 and end.
ing on July 6. The subject for the
opening night is said to be "A D--n
Hot Day"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
JUSTUS NEWS.

Justus, June 25.-The Christian
church held festival Saturday even
ing. Quite a number Of people wcrc
present but on account Of the cold
weather, the festival was not very
successful.
A number of the friends of r. w.
Klingle surprised him at his homo,
Saturday evening, A very pleasant
evening was enjoyed.
The U. B, church will holG a festival
In Warstler's grove. near Justus, next
Saturday evening, for the benefit of tho
church.
Doc McFarren visited his father last
week -F
Mrs. ]. b. McFarren Is visiting
friends In Akron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
A SUICIDE CLUB
CERTAINLY EXISTS
In Meriden, Conn. - An 9th .
Scif-Murder Added to q
lono List,

(News- Democrat Leased Wire Service
Meriden, Conn, June 24.-The sui
eide of Kalman Levstone made the
ninth self-infiicted death in this city in
two months. There have also been
two unsuccessful attempts at suicide
1t kecomeg more and more evident
that suicide club exists here.
Lelstone first attempted to kill his
wife by asphyxiation, and. leaving hel
for dead, drank carbolic acid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
PECULIAR CURFEW.

Bellville, O., June 25.-A peculiar
curfew rule has been established at
the neighboring town Of Butler, which
is for the sole benefit of the saloon
men. Since the difficulty with the au-
thorities on account Of violation of
the closing ordinance, every night at
9 o'clock the power house whistle
blows, notifying the saloonkeepers
that it is time to quit business for the
day. On Saturday night the whistle
blows one hour later.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
SNAPPED HIS RIBS.

Wapakoneta, O., June 24.-Otho
Burke, of this city, is the victim of o
most peculiar accident. He works In
the oil field north of here. and was
carrying heavy iron bar on his
shoulder when sudden crack on his
left side. followed by intense pain
caused him to drop the bar. An ex-
animation by a physician showed THAT
two of his ribs had snapped In. two.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
READY TO YIELD.

IT used DaWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
for piles and found It certain cure.
says s. r. Meredith. Willow Grove
Del. Operations unnecessary to cure
piles. They always, yield to DeWitt'f
Witch Hazel .6alve.y Cures skin dis.
cases, all kinds Of wounds- !, Accept nc
counterfcits. Fishers - drug store
6hsnafelt's drug store, Miller's drug
store. 4astfe- fiys'l fi,i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
TEN YEARS IN BED.

r. A. Gray. j. p. Oakyille, Ind.
writes; For ten years l was con.
fined to my bed with disease OF my
kidneys. II was 80 severe that could
not move part of the time. l con-
suited the very best medical skill
available. but could get no relief until
Fcley's Kidney Cure was recommend
ed to nae. II has been Godsend to
me-" Roth \ Hug. ..v,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
HAPPY PINE lN Old TOWN.

"We felt very happy" writes r. N.
Bevill, Old Town. Va. when Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter Of bad case OF scald head
II delights all who use 1t for Cuts,
Cornsr Burns. Bruises. Boils. Ulcers.
.Eruptions. sInfalIible for Piles Only
'2sc at tho Durbin 4 Wright Co.'s
drug store. ~ f'i 'i'aiN l'f
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27
Hon. M. p. Ratchford
Withdraws From
CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Suprcme Court Allows Man
damus Writ In the Famous
Railway Tsx-Adjust-
ment Case.
(rrom a star Correspondent

Columbus, June 25.-Hon. M. ID.
Ratchford, state labor commissioner,
of Massillon. will not be a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
congress in the Eighteenth district, Ile
made an authoritive statement to this
effect to the representative of this
paper. In reply to request for a
statement bearing on his reported
candidacy, Thursday evening. he said:
"All published reports announcing my
candidacy for congress in the Eigh-
teenth district are without foundauCn.
II is true many of my friends from
different parts of the district have
judged me to be candidate, but as I
am only practically at commencement
CT my second term as state labor COM
missioner I have no. really given the
matter much serious thought and nave
not been candidate, in fact, at any
time since Mr.. Tayler's withdrawal.
am exceedingly grateful to the frier DIS
who tsndered me th>i' supper; IN
this connection, but under the circum-
stances l cannot see my way clear. to
enter the con yressi- nal race at this
time"
Specials were sent out from .Massil-
Ion several days ago stating that Mr..
Ratchford had formally announced he
would be candidate. He declares he
was not in that city at the time anu
that they were entire'y unauthorlitd "a
With Mr.. Ratchford out of the way
there are but three candidates in Stark
county, ex-County Treasurer T. Harvey
Smith. Massillon; Attoi ney James j..
Grant, Canton, and Editor Phelps, AL
lance.
The supreme court has allowed the
writ of mandamus asked for by the
plaintiff in the celebrated case of Ohio
on relation of Conrad G. Fernsell, at
ditor Of Tuscarawas county, against
the auditors of Stark, Mahoning, Coll
umb'a ana, jefferson, Carroll, Summit,
Portage, Cuyahoga, and Belmont coan-
ties. This means that the board of ap-
-praisers will have to reconvene and dis
tribute the taxable valuation Of the
c. and p. road on a pro rata basis.
The board assessed the road at $1,000
per mile and apportioned this vaiua-
tiOn among the various counties
through which the line. passes on the
percentage of rolling stock of the
branches and main line. Auditor Fern
sell claimed that hos county would not
receive It's just share Of the taxes
under this appOrtionment and he
brought suit to restrain the board from
so distributing the valuation. The de-
cision of the court is that the rolling
stock must be pro rated, according to
mile Of track through the several ccun-
tics The branch line counties will
profit by the decision. Judges Burkett
Spear. Davis, Shauck and Price con-
Cured In the decision. The case has
been reported. The motionto set aside
the findings of Master Commissioner C.
&. Ccnnell. in the case, was overruled
The decision Of the supreme court in
the case of Guilbert' against yates
knocks out all county salary laws and
places all county officers on the fee
system again. About ~ counties arr
affected by the decision Stark and
Jefferson being among the number.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27

During the summer kidney irreEt-
larities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. At
tend TO the kidneys at once by using
Foiey's Kidney Cure. Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27

Hundreds of lives saved eve~- vc"'
by having DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
In the house just when it Is needed.
Cures Group, heals burns, cuts. wounds
of every sort.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27

On the first indication of kidney
trouble, stop 1t by taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure. Roth & Hug.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-06-27

The decision Of the supreme court in
the case of Guilbert' against Yates
knocks out all county salary laws and
places all county officers on the fee
system again. About AZ counties are
affected by the decision. Stark and
Jefferson being among the number.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
LEASE OF GRAZING LAND.
Standing Rock Indians Want, Some of
the Provisions Modified.

Standing Rock Indians Want Some of
r.. the Provisions Modified.
Washington, Feb. 5.-There was a
meeting Of the senate Indian affairs
committee engaged in conducting an
inquiry into a lease made by the Sioux
Indians of the Standing Rock agency
of North Dakota of about 100000
acres of land for grazing purposes.
There were present six of the Indians
with their interpreter, COMMISSIONS
Jones of the Indian Office, Agent Bin
genheimer and Indian Inspector Nc.
Laughlin. The Indians object to some
features of the lease and want it's pro.
visions modified before it is formally
approved by the interior department.
AS result of the information gath
cred from the Indians and consultation
with the officials present the commit
tee will recommend that there be in.
corporated in the lease provision
that the Indians and the agent go over
the lands of the reservation and select
those unoccupied to be leased, leaving
to the Indians and to the agent to de.
termine what portions are ''unoccu.
pied." -'". - -I@ssi<s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
scHLEY At KNOXVILLE.
Admiral Arrives Amid Din Of stean
Whistles and Bells,


Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 5.-The tri,
Eof Admiral and Mrs. xSchley through
East Il ennessee from Chattanooga t.
Knoxville was one they can never for
get. At Cleveland, Athens, Sweet
water, Loudon and Lenoir City, and
smaller places along the route, the en-
tire population of the towns turned out
and the greetings were enthusiastic
At all the points Admiral and Mrs
Schley were called to the rear plat
form OF their private car, where the
admiral shook hands with the people
while Mrs. Schley was virtually buried
In floral offerings from school chill
dren.
Admiral Schley's entrance into Knox
vile was made amid perfect din oil
steam whistles and bells. Packed
around the Union station were fully
5000 people, who cheered again and
again as the train arrived. On the way
to the Hotel Imperial. the admiral's
carriage was preceded by the Sixth
regiment band and a battalion of the
Sixth regiment and the march to the
hotel was through throngs of people
although the wind was biting cold
Once inside the hotel the throng in
the street could not be satisfied until
the admiral and Mrs. Schley appeared
on the balcony.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
THE PHILIPPINE ELECTION.
Natives. In Most Cases, Are Selected
as Governors Of Provinces.

Native.1 In Most Cases, Are Selected
as Governors Of Provinces.
Manila, Feb. 5.-The returns SO far
received indicate the election, in most
cases, of natives as governors of prov.
sinces.
Captain Harry H. Randholz of the
Second infantry defeated Major Cor.
nelius Gardner of the Thirtieth in
fantry, the present governor of Tay-
abas. The military men claim that &C.
cepting elective Office will necessitate
resignation from the army.
At Balanga Capital of Bataan)
there are only "a voters, but 80 votes
We're cast and another election has
been ordered.
A meeting held at the invitation of
Acting Governor Wright of business
men Interested in tobacco and sugar
to discuss the legislation desired by
both industries urged a reduction of
Is per cent in the duties. Bueno Ca
mino. said it would mean the instant
pacification of Batangas, which is
wholly devoted to sugar growing.
Colonies Greenbaugh and Craigie
and Major Bomush have been appoint
ed a board to adopt plans for building
military post here.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
TowBoAr ExPLoDEs.
Three Of the Crew Are Fatally Injured
and Six Are Missinu. 81

Pittsburg, Feb. 5.-At about 1:15 a.
M, just as the, Pittsburg harbor tow.
boat J. w: Allies had passed through
lock No. 2, her boilers exploded, throw.
ing her crew of II men in all direc>
lions. Three of the crew are known
to be fatally hurt and only five others
have been accounted for. .
The boat was towing six loaded flats
toward Pittsburg and just after getting
out of the lock the explosion happened
ard in very short time the Allies was
Msrned to the waters edge. The re.
port of the explosion was heard for
miles and soon after rescuing parties
were searching for the injured. -
Captain Shaw says he was sleeping
in his bunk when the explosion came
and the first he knew of any danger
was when he found himself founder.
ing around in the water fully 200 feet
away from the burning boat, with his
blanket still around him. He is not
seriously hurt, but thinks that many
of his crew must have persisted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
RELIEF FOR CUBA.
Little Doubt That Measure Will Be
$3.50. Reported to the House.

Little Doubt That Measure Will Be
-, Reported to the House.
Washington, Feb. 5.-Representa-
t1ves Babcock and Long, Republican
members of the ways and means CON-
mittee, called on the president and dis
cussed with him Cuban reciprocity. It
was stated by Republican member
OF the ways and means committee that
there was little further doubt that the
committee would report some meas
ure of Cuban reciprocity. Another
member of the committee expressed
the conviction that the rate of reduc-
ton would be about 20 or 25 per cent.
Other members of the committe insist
that the minds of the several members
are still open and that definite conclu-
sions as to the course of the commit
tee are not yet warranted.
Chairman Payne says there is no
material change in the status of the
subject, as the hearings recently have
not yet been printed, and these are
regarded as quite important in assist
ing towards a solution of the question.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
,coRRoBoRATEs- Nicely.
Witness Disproves {, Testimony Of
Reeves in Postal Frauds Case.

Witness Disproves Testimony Of
Reeves in Postal Frauds Case.
! Havana, Feb. 5.-Atsthe trials of the
Cuban postal fraud cases Mr.. Marshall,
formerly one of C. FsSW. Neely's as.
sistant .bookkeepers, testifing regard
ing the; miscellaneous accounts, said
many vouchers for freight were sent
to the postmasters of Cuba when the
goods in question were shipped to
them.
Former Superintendent of Mails
Newman testified that he was with
Nicely at the time Reeves said Nicely
gave him (Reeves) $4,000 to fix up the
accounts. Before summoning New
man the president of the court sharp
ly cross examined Nicely regarding his
whereabouts on the day in. question.
Nicely said he did not see Reeves that
day, that he was in the company of C.
M. Richg up to II o'clock in: the morn,
ing of that day; and that he then met
Newman, who remained with him I'M
til he sailed. Rich has in previous
testimony corroborated Nicely in this
statement
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-02-06
WITHOUT AMENDMENT,
Sill to Increase Salaries of Federal
Judges Passes the Senate.

Sill to Increase Salaries of Federal
Judges Passes the Senate.
Washington, Feb. 5.-After brief
discussion the senate passed the bill
providing for Is per cent increase in
the salaries of United States Judges.
All amendments were voted down, in
GLIDING one to increase the salaries of
cabinet officers from $4,000 to $12,5OO
year.
During the remainder of the days
session the urgent deficiency appropri-
alton bill was under consideration, the
Philippine tariff measure being laid
aside temporarily
Mr.. Hansbrough IN. d. made a
spirited defense of Judge Arthur H.
Noyes of the district court of Alaska
and Alexander Mckenzie, upon whom
an attack was made in the senate the
previous day. This precipitated long
discussion of the Noyes case, legal and
technical rather than personal. No
action could be taken on this subject.
but the discussion will be continued
later under the latitude allowed when
appropriation bills are pending.
Mr.. John F. Dryden was indicted
into office as the successor of the late
Senator William J. Sewell of New
Jersey.