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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
Of Volunteer Service,
Says Chicago Paper.
CLAIMANTS
Are Forfeiting Gratitude OF
Country and Inviting lis F.
Contempt, are the
Com m ents.

The figures published by the pension
commissioner few days ago In re-
gard to the claims filed with him by
the survivors of the Spanish war have
rased comment aphSky throughout
the country. The Eighth Ohio, acting
as a central figure in the proceedings,
is bearing the brunt of private criticism
over the alacrity with which so many
heroes" came forward for the gov
ernment's help.
In discussing the matter editorially,
the Chicago Record Herald" sums up
the matter as follows:
"After 8he Spanish war
many of the American soldiers return
ed to their homes much weakened
by exposure to strange and trying
climate. Both they and their friends
under those circumstances 4 pell.
nell resort ito the pension office, stimu-
lated by the encouragement of pension
attorneys, was perfectly natural. But
the friendliest Interpretation of causes S
and motives would not justify approval
of the astonishing figures that are pub
l'shed by the commissioner. In the
case of one regiment, the Eighth Ohio
infantry, which l-st not a single man
III killed or wounded. there have b en-
705 applications for pensions out OF an
enrolment of 1880. Others cases are
almost if not quite as bad. and the
showing must be characterized as a
shameless exhibition OF mendicancy.
"a goodly port on of these young
men, for most of them are young and
strong, have simply lost all sense Of
pride and manhood II they are per-
sisting in their claims. They are for
feiErg the gratitude of the country
and inviting it's contempt. Their pa
triotism is of the same sort as that of
the girl of 1S who married a veteran
of 7S who enjoys a PENSION Of $32 a
month and oSns twenty thousand Dd6l!
lars worth OF prcp r.y- 1t IL Iu ely
acqu 'sitive, and u ma ei tie eulogies
of orr volunteer service ring false.
''If the claims are allowed the result
will be not ony to PIT lot of un-
worthy persons on the 10 Is but to in
crease a decentralization VIII ch has al
ready gone to a d:p.orab'e extent in
this country. Ultimately claimants
and sub-claimants will far exceed the
number of soldiers who enlisted, and
there will be thousands among them
with no better moral right to pensions
than other thousands who cannot e.
tablish connection wi h the war. At
this rate we should pension everybody,
but it is to be hoped that there is res
olution enough in the department and
in the government to check the evil.
while we should not begrudge mil
lions for pensions to those incapacita-
ted in the service OF the nation. justice
to such pensioners should draw the line
against the indiscriminate bestowal Of
the nations bounty
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
CURED HICCouGHs
ey Drinking Clam Juice.

New York, July 29.-Constable John
R. Kent. Of Newark. has been cured Of
what threatened to be fatal attack Of
hiccoughs by drinking the Juice of
fresh clans. This stopped the convul-
sions which had racked him almost
without cessation from Tuesday until
Saturday Of last week. Constable
Kent Is of massive build. but during
the period of hiccoughing lost more
than thirty pounds and was made 30
weak that he became almost entirely
helpless.
All known remedies were tried with
out success, when somebody suggested
clam juice. THIS was tried Saturday
and instant relief followed. Mr.. Kent
is still confined to his bed as result
of the ordeal he has passed through.
but his physician expects to have him
around again In a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
COLLISION !.
On Milwaukee Road
Kills One and Fatally
lnIures Miners,

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service>
Elm Grove. Wis, July 30.-As the
result of a collision between the "Wau-
kesha Scott" and west bound freight
train on the Mliw. ukse roa1 at
o'clock this morning, Dennis Connel,
engine of the passerg ger train, was
instantly killed.
Thomas Chamberlain. the fireman,
will die. and SIX passengers were NOR
tally hurt. The freighia train failed
to back or a spur in time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
OLDEST PILOT DEAD.

(News- Democrat Leased Wire servicey
Toledo. July 30.-Captain M. \.
Patch. the veteran navigator, said to
be the first man to receive ths govern
ment license a. lake pilot. died today
at his home on uho river above To-
lsdo.
He was over so years old and was
sailing the lakes before the present
seaeration of lake csptains was born,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
FLOODS
I'm mmerse Fort WORTH
State of Texas Having
Severe Experience.

iNews-Democrat Leased Wire Servicel
Fort Worth, Tex, July 30.-The
town of San Marees was flooded by
the sudden overflow of San Marco
river last night and almost the entire
town is under from three to five feet
of water
The water rolled down on the town
in a solid sheet and swept away o
number of small houses. The floods
all over Texas are the worst in
years
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
A B!G HEART
Caused the earber's Death.

Marysyille, O.. July SO.--A post
mortein examination was held yester-
day morning do determine the cause
of death of William Tabern. barber
of this city. who served as porter
In the last general assembly. 1t was
discovered that his heart was more
than three times its natural size,
said to have been caused by excessive
smoking,
The kidneys were like shell. having
eeer Of little use 10 him for several
month"; = 10
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
STANDARD ARISES
TO DENY A RUM0R
Trust Declares That Story OF
Further G mbin alton In OIL
Business 10 False.

ws-Democrat Leased wIrs serv,,sA
New York, July S0.-The Standard
OIL company today made an emphatic
and unqualified denial Of the story
printed In today's London Daily Mail
to the effect that the three monster
oil interests OF Rockefeller, Roths-
child Nobel had entered into a
working agreement for the purpose of
controlling the worlds oil supply.
The story was characterized as an In
vention with a view to hurting the
Standard Oil company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
EYEBALL HARDENING.

Mrs. Lawrence, of Fifth street, East
Liverpool, is afiiicted with a peculiar
disease which battles the skill of her
physician. The technical name for
her afiiiction is glancoma, or harden
ing OF the eyebalI. The accommo-
dating functions of the eyeball are
first Impaired, and In an acute stage
sight IL lost. Mrs. Lawrence has one
of the frst cases Of glancoma ever
known In eastern Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
STEAMERS
Collide In Eastern Wat-
ers--Forty People
Drowned,

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Malacca, Malay Peninsula, July 3d.
The steamer Prince Alexander and
Banhinguan collided off here today.
The former was sunk and 40 persons
were drowned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01

FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE
VIII cure Bright's disease.
Win cure Diabetes. >ts
VIII cure Stone In Bladder.
VIII cure Kidney and Bladder Diseas>
81 Bold " Rcth and Hug
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01

Burdock Blood Bitters gives q man
. clear head, an active brain. q strong,
yieorous body makes him At for the
t6tfle Of lite. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01

M, such thing a. summer COM
plant" whore Dr. Fowler's Extract OF
Wild Strawberry ts kept handy Ma
cures femeiy for every iooacncss -
TIE bovolA M '-'''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
QUICK RELIEF FOR ASTHMA sUF-
FERERS.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst etages and II taken In time
will effect cure. Sold by Roth and
Hug.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
GIVES TESTIMONY
Tells what He Knows About the Al
legged Cruelty of Amer
lean Soldiers.

MANILA. June 24.-Insurgent General
Cables who surrendered to the American
authorities June /, 1901, continued his tes-
timony today before the board which Is IN
yestigating the charges OF cruelty prouSn'
nv Major Cornelius Gardener against Amer
lean officers and soldiers In Tayapas prov
tnce, Luzon, Of which the major Is soN-
ernor. Cailles testified that he had COM
mands In several towns, including Lukoan'
Sampaloco. Barcelona and Polega Inc
province was loyal to the insurrection DUR
ing the entire time prior to his surrender
The witness several times received deputa-
tions from Lucena, Tayabas. The people
showed their loyalty in always supplying
the quota required. After Major Gardener
had declared II to be the most pacihc prov
tnce he (CaiIles) took 900 men to Lukhan'
recruited 400 more and went to Sampoioc
70 superintend the shooting Of fve innu-
ential residents who had been guilty OF
crimes.
Lieutenant Colonel Allen Smith OF the
First cavalry testified that while In COM
mand Of the troops in Tayabas he never
received a communication from Major Car
dener with reference to the alleged abuses
of soldiers toward natives. Had he done
so he would have investigated the charges
to the uttermost.
Captain March B. Stewart Of the Eighth
infantry said that in August, 1901, the
province Of Tayabas was not pacifed and
was not tranquilized. He did not know OF
any antagonism toward the civil govern
ment on the part of the officers, but gem
orally he thought the province was not
ready for civil government. The soldiers
once furnished a guard for Major Gardener.
Lieutenant D. T1lford of the First cav
airy gave evidence that there were parts
of the province Of Tayabas In which 1t was
always considered necessary to maintain
vigilance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
USES HATPIN AND TEETH
Plucky Young Woman at Norfolk DrubS
Would-Bs HOldups
DRIVES OFF TWO VICIOUS HlGHWAYMEN
Thieves Do Not Beat a Retreat, How
ever, Until After They Cut on Her
Back Hair and Knock Plucky
Woman Down.

NORFOLK, Neb., June 24.-(special Tele-
gram. Last evening. about $3.50, an at
tempt at highway robbery was made almost
in the business center OF the city.
Miss Hattie Marquardt, who Is employed
in the millinery establishment Of Miss
Bender, went to the south part Of the city
to do some collecting for her employer
When within a block of Main street she
was accosted by two men, who demanded
her money. She made an outcry and hand
was placed over her mouth. BY the Vigor-
GUS use of her teeth and hatpin, which
she secured in the scuffle, she succeeded
in causing them to release her, after one
OF them had cut OF the greater part OF her
back hair with a knife.
They then knocked her down and ran
away. making good their escape before the
police could be notified.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
MIsSoURIANS URGE HARMONY
RepubIican state Convention Meets
and Effects a Temporary
Organization.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. June 24.-The
republican state convention met here today
to select candidates for the position OF SUI
perintendent of public instruction and to
fill two places on the Board Of Warehouse
and Railroad Commissioners. There are
numerous candidates for each position.
Congressman Bartholdt and Joy were
among those present when the convention
was called to order by Chairman Of the State
Central Committee Atkins. Mr.. Atkins
made a brief address, in the course Of which
he paid tribute to ex-President Mckinley
and to President Roosevelt, referring to the
latter as "our courageous young president" I"
He declared that the republicans of the
nation should have a second administration
OF Theodore Roosevelt. At this the con-
vention broke into cheers, which lasted for
several minutes. I'VE have no time" the
speaker declared, Ito quarrel about who
should wear the shoulder straps. The re-
publican party has a higher mission than
that OF seeking to control federal Offices"
Congressman Charles F. Joy and Richard
Bartholdt spoke briefly. as did also Ma
tional Committeeman Kerens. Congress-
men Joy and Bartholdt expressed the wish
that the platform adopted should indorse
the Roosevelt Cuban reciprocity policy.
All the speakers asked for harmony and
the remarks OF each, especially those of
Congressman Bartholdt, were enthusiastic
ally received. e. E. McJimsey OF Mary
vile was introduced as temporary chair
man and A. F. Schriner of st. Louis as sec
retary. The chairman said the republicans
of the state had assembled to promote
party rather than personal interest. He
spoke OF the president as the 'incompara-
BILE Roosevelt"
The usual committees were appointed and
a recess until 330 D. m. was taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
WILD SCENES OF DISORDER
Populist Convention in Kansas Not
PeRceRble and Almost
Ends in Row.

TOPEKA, Kan, June f4.-The peoples
party state convention tonight completed
the nomination OF the. following ticket:
Justices Supreme Conrt-Four years,
Frank Doster Of Marion six years, E. S.
Waterbury Of Lyons, B. F. Milton Of Ford
Congressman-at- Large. d. Botkin,
Cowley.
Lieutenant Governor-Fred ]. Close. Ellis.
Attorney General-F NJ. Pearl, Brown.
Treasurer-D. w. Heflebower, Miami.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction-F.
c. Powell Reno.
Superintendent OF Insurance-D. j. Hart,
Norton.
The convention was the scene Of lively
contest all today in regard to the question
OF fusion with the democrats. There were
a large number of straightout populists in
the convention who wanted ticket nom
mated without reference 70 the wishes OF
the democrats. While this element was
numerous enough to put up strong fight,
It could not control the policy Of the con
vention. Fusion was accordingly adopted.
The above ticket was submitted to the
democratic state convention late tonight
and will become a part Of the democratic
ticket. The democrats in their convention
in Wichita last month nominated a gov
ernor and the other officers except those
today chosen by the populists BY this
sort Of combination the allied forces hope
to overcome the provisions OF the anti
fusion law.
Very turbulent scenes marked the prog
ress of the meeting today. Senator Harris,
the temporary chairman. delivered a key
note address this morning This session
was peaceable, consisting bnly in the ap-
pointment of the usual committees. In the
afternoon the fusion element, after secur-
ing the organization. attempted to rail
road" the proceedings in favor of amalga-
nation with the democrats. Then the battle
started. At numerous periods during the
afternoon the 700 or more delegates ap-
peared to be all talking at once, so great
was the confusion. The anti-fusionists
were more than determined to defeat the
designs of the other element.
On only one matter-the selection Of
Senator Harris for temporary chairman
was there anything like unanimity. Every
other step the convention took was con-
tested vigorously.
The resolutions reafirm the principles
OF the last national platform; demand the
initiative and referendum; adopted primary
election law; endorse the declarations OF
the democratic state platform on the sub
ject of trusts, railroad corporations, taxa
tion and government ownership of rail-
roads.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
TALK OF FUSION IN DAKOTA
Delegates to State Convention ArrIv-
ing and Beginning to Plan
the Work.

HURON. 8. D.. June 24.-(special Tele-
gram THE general disposition OF the
populists and democrats is to unite forces
and no doubt they will get together In some
way. The central committee OF each party
is discussing the fusion proposition inform
ally tonight. Just what plan of fusion will
be adopted is not known even to the lead
ers. Late trains from the south will bring
the bulk Of the convention and no settle
ment Of the fusion proposition will be made
until all are here.
Each convention will discuss the matter
Of fusion as the first order of business and
appoint committees. There is a good at
tendance OF old-line democrats and about
the usual attendance Of populists. but not
80 enthusiastic as in former conventions.
Maris Taylor can have the democratic
nomination for governor II he wants it, but
neither party is talking individual candi-
dates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Kinl Edwards Condition

England, victim appendicitis stricken
critically
of public
where rehearsal
Dmmes
Of
Arthur
peacefully the ordeal The latest bulletin from
all
favorable
No effort gravity
themselves
Of ultimate recovery of their royal patient
been notified of
and will leave England for their
without delay complication
It be wO,a n
straina and o coronation exercises
the king George, duke of York. will
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

LONDON, June 25.-4:45 a. m.-Sir Fred
eriek Treves, Sir Francis II. Laking and
Sir Thomas Barlow remained at Buoking-
ham palace all night.
At 4:20 this morning the oficer of the
guard at Buckingham palace informed a
representative Of the Associated Press
that he understood there were no new de-
velopments in the kings condition.
At the hour the palace was everywhere
closed and there were no signs of life about
the building except the sentries outside and
a small lot Of messengers and reporters
awaiting a possible bulletin.
1t is not likely that any further bulletin
of the kings condition will be issued be-
fore o'clock this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Forecast for Nebraska-Showers and
Cooler Wednesday. Thursday, Fair.
LASWELL MUST COME BACK
Governor Yates HOnOrs RequisitiOn
from Governor Cummins for
Alleged Defrauder.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. June 24.-Governor
Yates today honored a requisition from
Governor Cummins OF Iowa for the extradi-
tion of ]. W. Laswell, wanted in Fort
Madison. Lee county. Ia. on the charge of
borrowing $4,000 from the Lee County Saw
ings bank with intent to defraud the bank.
He is under arrest in Csthage. Hancock
county, Ill. LasweIl purchased some cattle.
gave the bank a mortgage on them and
later, 1t is alleged, took the cattle to Kan
sas City and sold them. The cattle were
eventually sold to E. w. Brown OF Berlin,
this county. The Lee County Savings bank
replevined them and when the case was
tried in the Sangamon county circuit court
Judge Thompson decided for Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Work of Fusion Conventions

yesterday popuist
called
of
After organ the selection of John H Powers chairman
populs cb 2mmitee
the basis citing the committee into
with y Il,
the populss. 'fOt TIN,
organized M. oratory Temporary
Chairman w. Bryan G.
governor ballot comuil of
popust of
the committee with
likely deadlock will neither party
govnorshp the other his speech the
thanking the Smyth said
he compelled withdraw the
happened The popuists they
Smyth candidate governor
De a populst.
democrats the popuists that they
waiting their committee NJ
Harrngt the much scattered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
MRS. WEBB SERIOUSLY HURT
Horse SHES and the Rider IL Thrown
Violently to the
Ground.

NEW YORK. June 24.-A Burlington (Vt)
dispatch to the World says that Mrs. W.
Seward Webb, daughter OF the late William
II. Vanderbilt has been severely injured
by a fall from her horse.
The animal SHE'D while Mrs. Webb was
riding near shelburne farms with a party
Of friends. The rider was thrown 70 the
ground and was unconscious several hours.
After an examination doctors from
Burlington announced that the injuries were
not serious. although Mrs. Webb will be
confined TO the house for some tina and
Will suffer severely.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
TRAMPS HAVE FIGHT ON TRAIN
One Taken to ogden In n Dying Con-
dition and Several others
Injured.

EVANSTON, Wyo., June 24.-(special
Telegram "A gang OF tramps stealing a
ride on a Union Pacific freight train en-
gagged in a bloody battle near here. Clubs
and revolvers were used and several men
we're seriously hurt The cars were spat-
tered with blood, and filled with bullet
holes and one Of the combatants was taken
to Ogden in a dying condition. One tramp
returned to Evanston and reported the af-
fair. He said several men were thrown or
Jumped from the train while 1t was run
ming twenty nIles an hour and all sus-
tained injuries. The cause OF the trouble
was not learned.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
CLOSE SHOPS AT CHEYENNE
Move of Union Pacific IL VaFiOus1y
Interpreted by the People
OF That City.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. June 2.-tspecial
Telegram. IAN order was received from
Omaha today to close the Union Pacific
shops permanently at this point. Over 500
men are locked out and the force here now
numbers less than twenty-five men. The
lockout is taken by the men as a slap at
the town for charging high prices for
houses and for foodstuffs. The merchants
believe the shutdown Ia for the purpose OF
wedding out certain undesirable employees.
The machinists here asked for the restora-
tion OF the old scale OF s5 cents an hour
and this is believed to have something to
do with the lockout.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
DEMOCRATS NAME C. J SMYTH
Pick Candidate for Governor on First
Ballot and Take
EsuT Recess.
CFrom a Sian Correspondent) )

: GRAND ISLAND, Neb., June 24.-(Spe-
cial Telegram.)-The democrats assembled
In the opera house and at $3.50 were called
70 order by Chairman Hall Of the state
committee. "And in another VEIN" de-
clAred Mr. Hall in the course Of his brief
remarks, Il wish to say that news has
been received that King Edward has been
stricken, perhaps fatally. ('Hurrah for
Bryan" interrupted a voice) And ! want
to ask you TO do nothing here today in
appropriate 70 the stricken kings condi-
tion.v
omltting the usual formality OF an in
vocation Mr.. Hall introduced II. d. Travis
pt Cass. who had been selected by the state
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
WHOLESALE MURDER
Confession of Jane Topaz, Who Says
she Has killed Thirty
one Persons.

BOSTON. June 24-Jane Toppan. who
was sent to the Taunton Insane asylum by
a Jury at Barnstable yesterday. where she
was tried for the murder Of Mrs. Mary D.
Gibbs. has made confession TO her senior
counsel. Judge Fred N. Bixby. that she
had killed thirty-one persons. They were
patients whom she had nurseds
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
SUCCESSOR FOR FLYNN
Oklahoma Republicans Convene To-
day TO Select Candidate
for Congress.

ENID, okl., June 24.-The republican con-
yention will meet tomorrow to nominate
a candidate for delegate to congress to
succeed Dennis T. Flynn, who has de-
clined a denomination. The seekers of the
nomination are Joseph McNeal B. S. Nc
Guire, J. G. Roberts. Richard T. Morgan.
John Embry and Fred S. Goodrich. none
OF whom has a majority Of the delegates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Partial victory for Coal company.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. June 24.-The sus-
quehanna Coal company, which is con-
trolled by the Pennsylvania railrSad. scored
a partial victory today when 1t succeeded
in getting several engineers. fremen and
pump runners to return to its coIlieries
at Nanticoke. The men held a secret meet
ing yesterday and most OF them decided to
return. Most OF those who went back were
members of the union
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

LONDON. June 24.-The following bulltin
was posted at Buckingham palace at =
o'clock this evening:
His majesty continues to make salts
factory progress and has been much re-
neved by the operation. LISTER.
TREVES.
SMITH,
LAKING,
BARLOW.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND CRITICALLY I'LL

Stricken with Peculiar Form of OfAppsndicitis
Known as PorityphlitiS,
OPERATION PERFORMED FOR RELIEF
King Receivers from Operation and is Now
Reported Sleeping Peacefully,
ATTENDING SURGEONS EXPECT RECOVERY
Admit that Condition is Critical, but Give
Hope for the Better.
CORONATION CEREMONIES POSTPONED
No Prospect for His Majesty to Attsnd
Within Several Weeks.
NEWS CAUSES CONSERVATION IN LONDON
Rougher Element Still Parade Streets, How
ever, and Present BoiEterOus Scene,
LATEST BULLETINS ARE REASSuRlNG
Sir Francis KnoIIys Gives Out Word
that the Royal sufferer Is Sleep
ing Quietly and shows No
Change Since Operation.