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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
TO CLEkn HUSBAND
OF Traitor" Charge Akron
Woman Has Produeed the
Fatal Ballots.

Akron, O., April 29.-The ballots
cast for City Clerk Charles H. Isbell in
the election by the city council last
Monday night have been found, after
the city building was searched in vain
for them.
Mrs. Fl. Fl. Jacobs, wife of DR..
Jacobs, a Republican councilman, who
was one Of the tellers in the cleo
ton, found the torn up ballots in a
pocket of her husbands coat and
pieccd them together to prove that the
doctor had not voted for a Democrat,
and was not one of the traitors" for
whom Republican leaders have been
searching, n
Samples of the handwriting of all
the Republican councilmen have been
secured, and these, with the pieced
together ballots, are now in the pos
session of Judge Il. w. Stuart, chair
man of the Republican city committee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

when all other remedies fail. I can
heartily recommend Peruna as catarrh
remedy. Mrs. Elmer Fleming.
Treat Catarrh In Spring.
The spring is the time to treat catarrh.
Cold, wet winter weather often retards
a cure Of catarrh. II course Of Peruna
is taken during the early spring months
the cure will be prompt and permanent.
There can be no failures il Peruna is
taken intelligently during tho favorable
weather Of spring.
As systemic catarrh remedy Peruna
eradicates catarrh from tho system
wherever it may be located. Itoures ca
tarrh of the stomach or bowels with the
same certainty as catarrh Of the head.
If you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad'
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
DEAF MUTE LOVER
BECAME ANNOYING
Comeiy Widow Tired Of Sign
Language and Had Him
Arrested.

Louisville, KY, April 29.-It is prob
ably not often that a deaf-mute proves
annoying in his love making, as he
cannot whisper soft nothings or even
sigh the tender passion. But deaf
and dumb man was arrested last night
on the complaint Of comely widow
who declared that she was tired Of
having him make love to her on his
fingers" Robert Frick was the un-
fortunate lover and Mrs. May Shaw
the object of his passion.
Frick Is unusually bright and ener-
getic for man with his infirmities
He was at one time deputy to Clerl,
Harlan, of the city council. Said Mrs.
Shaw:
This man has been annoying me
for year or more. He seemed to take
a violent fancy to me, and would make
violent love to me nearly every even
ing for hours at time. Sometimes
he would write It on slate, but when
he would get excited he would droT
his slate and talk with his fingers.
could not talk to him, but tried every
way i could, to get him to stop"
Frick didn't have his slate wheI
locked UP, and would say nothing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
EMPLOYEES WON OUT.
Lima Electric Railway Strike
Settled Entirely 20 Sstis-
faction OF Men.

Lima. o., April 29.-The street rail
way strike was settled quite unexpect-
edly yesterday, the result being a COM
plete victory for the strikers.
The strike was brought to atermina-
tion by Joseph Mayer, president of the
Lima Electric Railway and Light COM
pany, who arrived here from Buffalo
on Sunday.
Mr.. Mayer personally investigated
the situation and at a conference held
with the employees informed the men
that they could return to work and
that their request for the advance to
sixteen cents an hour In wages would
be granted.
Mr.. Mayer also authorized the rein
statement of Conductor Leeeh and Mo-
torman Shively, who were discharged
last Friday. The men all reported foI
duty Monday, and are thoroughly con
tented with the result OF ths strike.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
UNFAITHFUL wife
SHOT BY HUSBAND
Tragedy Shocks St. Louis So
ciety Circlss - Claims
Shooting Accidental.

fNcws-Denocrat Leased Wire Servicel
St. Louis, Mo-, April 29.-Henry b.
Fargo, u prominent insurance agent,
shot and killed his wife, Nettie, early
this morning.
The shooting occurred at their home
on the return of Mrs. Fargo from the
theatre. Fargo claims it was acciden-
tai.
Fargo returned yesterday from q
business trip and says he found his
wife instead of meeting him at the
train attending the theatre with a man.
He also declares that she proved un-
faithful to him on former occasions.
The shooting, he said, occurred when
his wife begged his forgiveness. She
threw her arms about him and acci-
dentally discharged the revolver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
TOOK TO TALL TIMBER.
Pioua Wild Man" Fled to Tree
Top When Pursued BY
Farmer.

Piqua, o., April 29.---The wild
man" who has been terrorizing Wash
ington township for some weeks, was
run to earth yesterday.
About II o'clock farmer drove
into the city and asked for police
man. This request was granted. and
Officer Hoban started into the country
after the wild man." He was found,
mumbling unintelligibly and climbed
tree with marvellous rapidity when
approached.
After his capture 1t was learned that
the unfortunate person had escaped
from a liquor cure institution at st.
Paris. where the remedies administer
ed are such that the. patient partly
loses control Of reason, If the treat
ment is interrupted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
CRIME DUE TO CIDER
Drunken Man Shot His Com
panion Over Friendly Game
OF Cards.

Marietta, o., April 29.-News of a
terrible murder which happened about
two miles from Broadwell, Ohio, and
about twenty miles from this city, has
just reached here.
William Coin and William White
field, both young men, became engaged
in quarrel over a game Of cards,
and after a few words Coin pulled a
revolver and shot Whitefeld, killing
him instantly. Coin was captured at
Broadwell and taken to Athens for
fear Of mob violence.
Both men were intoxicated from
drinking hard cider.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
Com missioners Induce
6yers to Approve Plans.
HELD LONG ENOUGH
Session in Columbus Removes
Last Obstacle to Erection of
Much Talked of Infir-
mary Cottage.
CFrom a Staff correspondent)

(From a StaH CorreSpOndent.)
Columbus, April 29.-Secretary Jos
p. Byers, of the state board OF
charities, on Monday evening ap-
proved the plans for the new infirmary
building for Stark county. Commits
sioners j. B. Summer, Il. Il. Craw.
ford and II. II. Hill and Prosecutor
II. II. Day and Architect Guy Tilden,
arrived here Monday afternoon with
the plans in their possession. They
had an appointment with Mr.. Byers
for 2:30 in the afternoon, but after
arriving learned that he would not
be in his Office until some time in the
were submitted to the Secretary Byers
over year ago, at which time he rec
commended that some slight changes
be made in them. His suggestions
were carried out as far as the com
missioners and architect deemed prac'
ticahle bat not to the extent desired
by Mr.. Byers. Tie commissioners
finally reached the conclusion that he
hardly knew just what changes he
wanted himself and they gave him to
understand at the conference that the
plans had been endorsed by many o:
the most prominent citizens of Stark
county, among the number Judge Day
Mr.. Byers at length approved the
plans. Commissioner Summer says
work will be started at once on the
new building. IL will cost in the neigh
borhood of SAG 6,000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
FARMERS RHEUMATISM
Cause OF Fire Which Destroy Q d
His Beautiful Country
Home.

Sistersville, w. Va, April ga
farmers rheumatism was the indirect
cause of fire near here yesterday
when Nathaniel Salisbury lost his
house and barn and nearly gave up
his life in fighting the flames.
Salisbury has been afflicted with
rheumatism, and for several days has
been bathing his legs In raw petroleum
He had a can. and before using he
would heat It. The oil became ig-
nited, and soon the beautiful country
home was In flames. Salisbury was
badly burned in lighting the flames
Nothing was saved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
Out BY a Tornado In
Texas.
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD
Small Town In Som erviiie
County Practically Wiped
of the Earth.-D . etaiIs
Are Meagre.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service
Dallas, Tex, April 29.-The tornado
which passed over portions of Somer-
vile county last night, killed in all
about rs people and destroyed $780,
600 worth of property.
At least two hundred families are
homeless this morning.
Relief trains will be run to Glen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
UNIONS ENTER POLITICS,
Trades Assembly at Coiumh bus
Will Support Only candi-
dates Who Have Cards.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service,
Columbus, O., April 29.-The Colum-
bus Trades Assembly, representing all
the labor organizations of the city,
has decided to enter politics.
A resolution has been adopted to
give candidates holding union cards
the solid labor vote, both in primaries
and elections, without regard to party
affiliations.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
.NIPPERT'S RESIGNATION
10 In Nash's Hands--Probat 10 10
Judgeship I'm mediateIy
Forthcom oming.

News Democrat Leased Wire Service.>
Columbus, April 29.-Lieutenant
Governor Nippert today placed his
resignation In the hands of Governor
Nash to take effect May 2.
He was at once appointed probate
Judge of Hamilton county to take ef-
feet on the same date President-pro-
tenn. Archer will become president OF
the senate before the close Of the SEES
sion and will be In line Of succession
to the governorship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
MAY Be SHORTENED.
Sentene. Imposed On Ameri.
can Officers in Rome Likely
to Be Reduced on Appeal.

tNews-Democrat Leased Wire Servicel
Rome, April 29.-It is believed that
the sentence imposed on the American
officers, Captain Wynne, DR.. Ledbetter
Lieutenant Bodridge and others will
be reduced on appeal. In the mean
time the convicted officers will be left
in Jail at Venice.
Captain Dayton, Of the cruiser Chi
cago, will sail from Venice today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

PIQUA-John Banning, fireman in
the Plaza hotel. was instantly killed
Monday. He had crawled into boiler
fire box to repair gas burner heating
the boiler. He carried a torch with
him and the gas being accidentally
turned on, an explosion occurred, blow
Ing him through wall and killing
him instantly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
ADJOURNMENT
OF General Assembly to Take
Place Mondsy, May 12..Res-
o'ution to BE Prese nted.

lNews-Dcmocrnt Leased Wire Service,
Columbus, o.. April 29.-The senate
committee on finance decided last
night to adopt resolution for the sine
die adjournment of the general assem-
bly, on Monday May IL.
This makes tho date named almost
certain, as the house is anxious to es-
cape.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

II have been
troubled all my
life with catarrh
In my head. 1
took Peruna for
q bout three
m on tn 8, and
now think / am
perm q n G n IL y
cured. ! believe
that for catarrh
in all its forms
Peruna Is the
medicine Of the
a~A To nrrrAn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
rose from Fort Worth today.
Full details from that point {
(News-Democrat Leased Wire service.)

VII ucIhiio iioh Giot poihS @Ao AOs
yet received. At Crowley, this county.
much damage was done but there were
no fatalities. Two thousand acres Of
growing crops were ruined. Bridges
were washed away and all roads are
impossible. Hail in places was from
one to two feet deep. The dead in
Somerville county SO far as known
nre:
MRS. #. M. ALLEN.
MRS. GEORGE GAGE
MRS HENRY LEWIS.
MRS. CARL MILAN and 5 children.
FOUR members of Jesse Milan's
family.
REV. MR.. FIELD. of Methodist
church.
MISS MAE CONNELL.
One-third Of the business houses Of
the town are demolished.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

A County Commissioners Letter.
Hon. John Williams, County Commis
sioner, Of 5l7 West Second street, Duluth,
Mimi, says the following in regard to
Peruna:
"As a remedy for catarrh I can cheer
fully recommend Peruna. i know what
It is b suffer from that terrible disease
and feel that it IL my duty to speak q
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
S3RD ANNIVERSARY.
Man.fIeld !. Q. o. r. Celebrates !,

Mansfield, O., April 29.--The local
Odd Fellows celebrated ths eighty
third anniversary of the order at Can
ton armory last night, all of the local
organizations OF the fraternity par
ticipatlng. Interspersing the program
of vocal and instrumental music there
were drills by the degree stats of the
lodges and by Canton Mansfield, No.
6, Patriarchs Militant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

~ "l doubt n PentnA mas q rival m an
fhe remedies recommended to-day for
csfanrh Of the system. A remedy that
will cure cafarrh of the stomach will
cure the same condition of the mucous
membrane anywhere. Ihave found n
the best rcssedy have ever tried for
cafarrh, and believing II worthy my
endorsement igladly accord IL. .-Aiaffis
l.. Guild.
A Congressman's Letter.
Hon. w. p. Brownlow, Congressman
from Tennessee, writes from WASH
ington, ID. c., the following:
AZ have suffered from catarrh of the
stomach for several years, and for tho
past twelve months was in an exceed
ingly critical condition. My attention
was called to your Peruna, and began
to use It, and my improvement was
noticeable after tho first three days. I
have taken three bottles of the medicine
and feel satisfied that am now almost,
II not permanently, cured. In connec-
ton with the Pcruna, have used your
Manalin for biliousness and torpid liver.
I regard 1t as the best medicine for this
purpose that have ever used. Having
been benefited so much myself, give
you this statement, that others may be
likewise benefited.7-W. p. Brownlow,
M. c., Jonesboro, Tenn.
Mrs. Elmer Fleming, orator Of Reser,
voir Council No. 1853, Northwestern lie,
gion Of Honor, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
writes from 1886 Polk street, N. E.:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

good word for the tonic that brought me
immediate relief. Peruna cured me Of a
bad case Of catarrh and I know it will
cure any other sufferer from that dis
ease. John Williams.
Miss Matte L. Guild, President I'LL.
nois Young Peoples Christian Temper
ance Union, in recent letter from Chi
cago, ILL.,, says:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
Another Senator
In Police Court
(Leased WIre.)

uI ASHINGTON, April 29.-
w Senator Clark, of Montana,
was hauled into police court to-
day and fined $40 for running his
automobile beyond the legal
speed limit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

sANDUSKY-No more bodies from
wreck Of the schooner Barkalow have
been recovered at Put-in-Bay. The
body Of Mrs. Pardy lies In the town
hall, awaiting q claimant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

sediment or set
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; II II stains
your linen II Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain In
the back Is also
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

HON. DAN. A. GROsvENOR, THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY.
Deputy Department.
write fromW Washington, G.,
"Aow gratitude you the benefit derived
Peruna One brought wonderful changes
Besides being of best
spring tonics is q excellent catarrh remedy'---
DAN A. GROSVENOR
q
really
letters all
country certificate genuine Invariably
'.Dan A. Grosven0E
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours; a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

V0oocSIuI diScoVcry
and . book that tells
more aboutit, both SEMI
Absolutely free BY mail.
1dress DR.. kilrer &
O., Dingi,alnion. N. Y
~ ~ ne ~ eoness
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

convincing PROOF that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What to DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
ROOF. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain In the
back. kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
cf the urinary passage. II corects inability
% hold water and scaldlng pain In passing
Il. or bad effects following use of liquor,
vine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled TO 20 often
during the day. and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp.Root is soon
realized. Il stands the highest for It's won
dcrful cures OF the most distressing cases.
hycu need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
vnoDdsrfu1 discoverv EN-tN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-05-02

Homs Of owsspnaoe
When writing mem
y olfss N this papes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-28

THURSDAY, s~EPTEMHEs'

Having sold my farm, VII =.
said farm, 10 northeast OF -
Thursday, September !, W
my personal to-RlG
2l0 head OF live stock cQfsss
0 head Of cows, some with e9ln
and good mixers, > steer ave-
heller calves. 100 breeding "
eve lambs and 3 wether anus
mares, 2 draft colts and tss
horse. 2 brood sows ana II ~
shoats.
Farming implements coIsls
16-inch breaking plOws, ! l-l1.s
pillow, 2 cultivatoB, ! disc cgLa
| seed sower, 2 harrOws, ! fiaog
er, / Plano binder, ! farm
buggy and harness, lot OF ploH
many other things too huRR (
mention. Also some houssu'-
kitchen furniture. .srN
rs acres growing corn, o s ~
ture, 2 straw rickS, Wlti , ~
barn rented until March l. ~ "A 1
TERMS or SALE.-SumS m al
under. cash; over that allOsn w. q
OF Q months with approved w ~
ing s per cent interest TTIPSPPHEys
sale. j. n; "a ~ AIRS
j. T. johnson and Ed'
Auctioneers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-28
PUBLIC SALE
On WEDNESDAY, SEPT i

AS Administrator O tbe pst,,.
Thos. Board, deceased. | viii IN !.
the Thos. Board farm, I Mills sa'
east Of Mexico and 2 miles ~
Union Chapel aud New Hone ebess'
In Audrain county, Missouri. IN NJ
nesday, September 10, 1909, All m y
sonal property belonging Ia M ~
OF Thos. Board, deceased. mnsis's
Of the following, towit.
ll5 head live stock, c0BsIsi1a n
brood mares, each bred b jack ~
year-old mare, ! horse mule All
mare mule colts. 10 mich cow NJ
ly Jerseys; ! sucking calves NM
yearllng steers, 7 steers coming !.
year-old; 8 yearling helierS
ing ewes, % lambs and / buck.
Farming Implements, c0nain
2 moving machines, 2 breaking
l one-hoFse drill, farm wagon,
tivat0r, ! harrow, | wlreStFuiaa
big hay rake, i single buggy, / 4
wagon, ! hay frame, hameN
forks, post hole digger dirt aEv
stands OF bees, lot Of empty b4m
lot OF lumber, chickens, tatksa
stacks OF hay, etc.
TERMS OF SALE. Sums Of 80 i
under, cash; over that amount
Of 6 months with approved am
note bearing 8 per cent Interest
date Of sale. LUCY B. B0ARh
Administering (
James Il. johnson, AuctiGneeL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-08-28
TIE LAST OF THE PENNIES.
Net One Has Been Coined at the Phila-
delphia Mint Since 1855.
Frun The Phnsdelphia Pres

LIE4A AuN LA~lA0CINAA TVS
People who talk about pennies in
everyday business or conversation are
probably not avian that no such arti-
cleS have been coined in the Philadel-
phia mint since 1856. There are no
pennies in the mint nor have there
ever been, although a great many per
sons are under the impression that
anywhere from s million TO 7 million a
month Of these useful little coins are
shipped from Philadelphia to the
treasury department in this city aud
the various sub-treasuries.
But these are cents, not pennies
and ifyou persist in calling them pen.
mics while you are talking with n Of
the clerks in the mint you are cor.
reeted at every step OF the converse.
ton. Pennies they tell you, have not
been used In this country since the
colonial days, when the United State:
mint was not in business. To cal
cents pennies is regarded as rank
Anglophobiaism. In technical terms
for use ON the books Of the mint and
for correspondence with Washington.
pennies are called ''one-cent bronze
pieces" In ordinary conversation they
are called cents. But pennies, never,
There is a reason, also, for the term
"bronze pieces" or the l,2So,O75,s7l
pennies that have been coined for this
government at the Philadelphia mint.
1,737, 81 were the big copper pennie:
many persons remember in the days Of
their boyhood. None have been coined
since 1856, and there are still lis, So
of them floating around the country
somewhere. Not one dozen Of them q
month find their way back to the mint
for recoibage. Where they have gone
to is a mystery, as is the ultimate des
tination Of the millions Of bronze cents
that are scattered broadcast from the
mint every year. Pennies are very
much like pins in the problem of what
becomes OF them. They dribble back
into the mint for recoinage in lots
anywhere from $1,000 to $4,000, and
not very rapidly at that.
Pennies are never recoined into pen.
MES. They are transformed into
nickels, which are made Of an alloy Of
. per cent. nickel and 70 per cent.
bronze or copper. So the cent you
drop into the slot machine to-day viii
have another incarnation and go tray.
cling around the country enhanced in
value long after YOU are In your grave,
The copper discs for new cents ar,
bought by the car lead from 4 firm in
Waterbury, Conn, which has a con.
tract to supply them. They come al
ready milled and ready for the stamp
ing machines. When rolled along the
floor Of the mint in heavy trucks tC
ger their face value put on them they
are as brilliant as FURNISHED gold.
You will find more new cents, and.
In fact all small coins, in Philadel
phia than in any other city In th'
country, particularly around Christ
mas time. That IS because they arr
made there and nowhere else. In al
parts Of the east people have az
aversion TO using battered small coin
Of whatever denomination. They arr
taken up and sent back to the mint o
else transferred to the remote west
where there appears TO be 10 limit L
their duration Of service.