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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
DON'T APPROVE or
CARAATI0N LEAGUE,
General Torrance Thinks Plan
Would Restrict Ad m1ration
For tho Martyred
President.

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec. 26.-"NoL ody
needs flower TO remind him that Lin
coin was strict and great American, I"
said Fast Commander Torrance of the
Grand Army yesterday, speaking of
the proposed Mckinley Carnation
league
Il cannot see that the custom of
wearing carnations would strengthen
popular appreciation of anybody, but
I should think that the camation
league would tend rather to restrict
admiration for Mckinley by confining
It, so to speak, to regular members of
an organization. There would be the
insiders and the .outsiders. Memoirs
of McKinley's character and achiev-
meuts would take something OF a par
tisan aspect.
"That undesirable feature would be
intensified by the suggested creed II
the members of the league We're prac-
tically required to subscribe to McKin-
ley national principles. The league
could not include Americans who ad-
mired the mans character but did not
syn,pathize with all of his political
terets. For my own part was glad to
acknowledge him as leader but there
we're men enough of various parties
who did not always agree with him
but who share our admiration ot his
patriotic services"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
HELD ON BOND
Herbert Lacy, Accused OF Rob-
berry, Plead Not Guilty to
tho Charue,

Herbert Lacey, the young man who
ii is claimed held up William Herbert,
another colored man, several nights
ago along the Fort Wayne tracks, was
arraigned before Mayor Robertson FRI
day morning on the charge of robbery.
Lacey plead not guilty to the charge
and his bond was fixed at $500 which
he was unable to furnish. His hearing
was set for Q o'clock Friday afternoon.
The affidavit charges that Lacey took
$27 from Herbert. The prisoner has
retained William Piero to defend him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
TOWNS MAY UNITE.
Code Bill May Cause Oenni-
son and Uhrlchsviiie to
Consolidate.

Canal Dover. o.. Dec. 26.-As a re-
suit of the passage Of the code bill
defining all incorporated communities
with population of less than 5000 as
villages, a strenuous effort is being
made to consolidate the towns of Den
nison and Uhrichsville, this county.
Dennison has population of about
5000, supports daily paper. and is
regarded as very progressive bust
ness community. The division head
quarters of the Pan Handle railroad
are located there, as are also a num-
ber of other industries. Uhrichsville
is about the same size. and is also the
division headquarters OF a big rail-
road, viz: the B. & O. 1t also has a
large number of industries, principally
sewer pipe works. This town also
supports a daily paper, and 1t is said
that there Is not an empty house In
the town.
1t is less than a mile from the post
Office In one town to the postoffice In
the other. The streets are paved the
entire distance, and there is hardly a
vacant building lot between the two
Offices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
MAY OPEN GREAT OIL
and GAS TERRITORY.
Strike OF Trenton Rock at 400
Feet Produces Excite I'm snt
at Norwalk.

Norwalk, o.. Dec: 26.--The flow of
gas which was struck in the Peru well
at depth Of 305 feet has developed a
pressure Of 125 pounds and the flow is
steady 1t has been decided to put the
well down deeper in the hope of find
ing oil, and the gas now flowing from
the well is being used for fuel for the
rig engine.
1t has also been decided to sink five
or six more wells to the gas-bearing
rock In order to get enough to supply
pipe line
The drillers, the contractor, and l..
b. Dennis, of the Peruvian Gas COM
pany declare that the formation in
which the gas was found is Trenton
rock, and II 1t is they have struck a
geological monstrosity, for according
to all geological calculations. Trenton
rock should at least 1000 feet below
the surface at Peru.
If Trenton rock is so near The sur
face at that point 1t means that Nor
walk Is at least on the edge of a
great gas aud oil producing territory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
WILL USE THE HOSE.
Mayor Of East Liverpool Threat
ems to Turn Water on Rail-
way Employees.

East Liverpool, o., Dec. 26.-The
Cleveland &c Pittsburg Railroad COM
pany and the city council of East
Liverpool have locked horns. and the
result is likely to be An interesting
battle. Wednesday Judge Hole, of the
common pleas court, on petition OF the
council and the city solicitor, granted
temporary restraining order to keep
the railroad company from occupying
streets and city property without the
city's permission. 1t is claimed the
railroad will pay no attention to the
order. In that case Mayor Davidson
says he will call out the fire DEPART
ment and turn the hose on the rail.
road employees.
The dispute is the outgrowth OF the
railroad company proceeding to lay
double tracks through the city with
out the permission OF the council. It
is claimed the railroad officials have
shown no willingness to enter into an
agreement and have ignored all prop
ositions submitted by the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
EXPRESS COMPANIES
SUED FOR DOW TAX
Prosecuting Attorney Brings
Test Case For Collection
of $27.72O.

Cadiz, o., Dec. 26.-Prosecuting At
torney B. w. Rowland has brought
suit against the Adams Express COM
pany and the Union Pacific Express
company for the collection of sS7,720.
representing the amount due under the
Dow liquor tax. as the two express
companies are charged with selling
liquor or keeping place where such
sales are made a. Cadiz. Scio Jew-
ett and eight other points in he coun-
ty.
The suit is for five years Dow tax
at $3.50 per year with the 20 per cent
penalty added. The sales were made
c. o. d. and recent testimony in court
here proved that the agente knew
what they were handling. II will be
a test case and will. no doubt. be car
ried up to the highest court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
ONE LETTER CAUSED
LOSS OF FORTUNE.
German Government Seized
Property Because of Slight
TechnIcaiity.

Bowling Green, Dec. 26.-Andrew
Fellers, former well-known resi-
dent of this county, died at the home
of his son in Kansas, so dispatches
sent to relatives state. Mr.. Fellers,
perhaps, came nearer to the acquire
ment of a huge fortune through in
heritance than any man who has fail
ed to realize wealth from such cause.
A very rich relative of Mr.. Fellers
died in Germany leaving him heir to a
large estate. Mr.. Fellers set about to
claim his inheritance. when 1t was
discovered that long ago through US
age his family name had became
changed from Feller to Fellers. He
was enlisted and served through the
civil war under the name of Fcllers
and this technicality lost him the for
tune in German money and lands He
endeavored to procure what he be-
lieved was rightly his, but the German
government, as is customary in such
cases. appropriated the property.
Mr.. Fellers was over eighty years of
age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
TWO VICTIMS OF
GAS EXPLOSION
Fatalities Follow Accident at
Hot Springs Four Others
Will Probably Die
From Injuries.

Hot Springs, Ark. Dec. 26.-William
Velwig and Joe Kenney, both o. Hot
Springs, victims of Wednesdays pool
room explosion, died during the night.
Thus far these are the only fatalities
recorded, although four more OF the
victims are likely to die. These are
c. r. Donnelly. Chicago; William
Metzger. sixteen years old. Hot
Springs; Thomas Ozier. engineer Arl-
ington hotel, Hot Springs, and w. s..
McInerny, Louisville, Ky.
The explosion wrought dreadful
havoc TO the pool room. which was
located in the rear of the turf ex-
change. The house stands on Central
avenue in the heart of the city. When
the explosion occurred the pool room
was crowded and all went down in a
mass of wreckage. r. G.. Chambers.
one of the proprietors of the club
had both legs and both wrists broken
The bones were set last night aud to-
day it is believed he will recover. j.
G.. Burch, Of Chicago, sustained a
broken leg and is seriously injured.
Benjamin Murray, the driver of a
gasoline tank wagon, who was arrest
ed, charged with criminal negligence,
made a statement this morning. He
says he made a connection from his
wagon to the gasoline tank in the
cellar under the pool room. Upon en-
tering the cellar he found twenty or
thirty gallons of gasoline oyertlowed
in large pool on the floor. Fearing
an explosion, he rushed to an open
window and closed it. He says the
door was then opened by negro
porter and the gases coming In con-
tact with the lighted cigars in the
pool room, ignited and the explosion
followed. Murray was blown against
the side of the cellar, but escaped
with slight injury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
STILL WAITING
ON AKRON Man
Politicians Anxious For An
nounceme ent Of Dicks Cam
didaey--Dausherty Still
Factor.
MAR QueraalN

Columbus, Dec. 26.-The politicians
are awaiting, and not patiently. for
Dick to break silence at his Akron
home. The feeling is general that
Dick really wants to be candidate
for govesapr but that he will not per-
NIT his fSaings to sway him in the
matter unless public sentiment seems
to favor his candidacy. He is wait
ing to see what strength his tentative
candidacy can draw before making his
promised statement, which is sched-
uled to appear some time between now
and New Years. Since his return
home. Akron has become a political
Mecca for the politicians They all
seem to have business with Dick. but
of course. they say, it is not really of
political nature. But 1t is of this
character, and has to do with the gen.
erals gubernatorial boomlet.
The contest, seemingly, has narrow
ed down to Dick and HerriCk, and the
names of other prospective candidates
are rarely heards Harry Daugherty,
who has very substantial following
In the state. and who has been often
mentioned as strong gubernatorial
possibility, does not seem to be both
ering himself one whit with the vexa-
tious governorship question. At pres.
ent he is giving most of his time to q
large and lucrative law practice which
he possesses. But 1t is not to be in
ferred he has divorced himself from
politics. He has been and probably
Will continue to be leading factor
in Ohio politics for a long time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
FIREMEN's LIVES
Were Lost In Arbuekie Suaar
Factory Flre-Others
lnlnped.

(News-pemocrat Leased Wire Servlce.)
New York. Dec. 26.-Three fiio.pOn
were killed In fire in the Arbasses
Sugar works in Brooklyn this morn
ing. -Four others were hurt, two per-
haps fatally. Several more aIe laid
off duty because of bruises and burns.
The dead are:
Michael O'Toole. IS. 219 WyckoR
street, engine company No. 6S. buried
under a wall.
Lieutenant Philip Jefferies. water
tower No. 6. 80
Thomas E. Coppinger, chief of 23rd
battalion.
The loss will reach 100000. The
fire started In the cooper shop.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
SINGEO SANTA CLAUS.
Burning Christmas Tree Caus.
ed q Hot Time at Break.
neck School.

Kent. O.. Dec. 26.-Breakneck school
house, two miles east of Kent, was the
scere of Christmas tree fire WedGes-
day night that threatened the destruc-
tion of the building and loss of life.
The house was crowded with people.
The tree had been unveiled and the
distribution of presents had been an
nounced. Suddenly there was an ex-
ploslon and in an instant the tree was
in flames. The fire spread to the stage
decorations OF evergreen, holly and
bunting. Flame and smoke filled the
building. The people screamed aud
fought their way through the door and
windows. Many were knocked down.
Women and children we're lrampled
under foot and the widest scenes pre-
vpiled. Several men bravely fought
their way into the flames and at the
risk of being burned put out the fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
COFFIN and SHR0UD.
Were Rented Only, Claims the
Hebrew-Won't Pay
the Un dertaker.

Columbus, O., Dec. 26.-Secretary
Probst of the state board of health,
yesterday received letter from a
town. the name of which he refuses
to divulge, in which it was said that
a Hebrew had obtained a coffin and
shroud at a local undertaking estab-
lishment and refused to pay for it.
The coffin was for his wife and in
terment was in another city. Shortly
after the remains were shipped the
undertaken was surprised to receive
notice that the coffin and shroud were
at the freight Office for him.
The Hebrew offers to pay rent for
the use of the gruesome objects. but
declines to buy them outright.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
NEW SALARIES.
Fixed for CoIum bi a q Officials

Columbiana, o.. Dec. 26-Under the
new code. the village council has
readjusted the pay Of borough officers
as follows:
The mayor shall receive SIS year,
the clerk 800, the treasurer. on first
$4,000 1-2 per cent. on second $4,000
/ per cent, on third $4,000 l 1-2 per
cent, on any excess above $4,000 one
fifth of per cent: the street com
missioner 81 day for every day he
shall be on duty; the marshal $a40 a
year; the members of board of pub
lie affairs each $50 year. except the
collector of the board. who shall be
paid SIS year, and the treasurer OF
the board Of trustees Of the cemetery
SIS year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
ALL ENJOYED
GOOD DINNERS
Inmates OF Infirm Try and Work
House Were RENE m bored
Received q Few
Presents.

Christmas was spent very quietly at
the county infrmary and the work
house. With the exception of the eat
ing of bountiful dinners the day was
spent in rest by the inmates.
At the county infrmary all the in
mates were given candy, pop corn and
nuts by the superintendent. Each
woman inmate in addition to this was
given an apron and handkerchief, while
each man was given n handkerchief. IL
is usual custom to hold religious SER
vices on holidays. but this year no SER
vices OF this kind was held by Rev.
.Fahs, the chaplain of the institution
The Christmas dinner was The main
feature OF the day. Tne bill of fare was
especially elaborate consisting OF oy-
sters. potatoes, dried corn, tea and cof-
fee pie and gingerbread Many gifts
we're sent by citizens of the city to the
unfortunate inmates
At The worlthouse the only special
observance of the holiday was the
fact that there was nc work for the
corvicts. They were given great deal
of freedom throughout the day and had
a line Christmas dinner. Tie bill Of
fare consisted of boiled ham, vego-
tables, pie and desert.
Two new prisoners were received at
the institution with salty sentences as
their Christmas presents. They were
brought from Mingo Junction, having
been arrested for drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct.
This is the last Christmas that sup
yarger will be in charge
at the workhouse, since w. II. Reed,
the newly elected superintendent will
take charge after the first of The year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
A MIRROR.
Said TO Be q Sure Cure for
Seasickness-ltaiians Queer
Discovery.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Signor Mayor
des Planches, the Italian ambassador.
may attain fame. beside which that of
diplomacy will be Insignificant. Il he
is correct in his supposition that he
has found cure for seasickness.
He comes with the announcement
that dread NAL de mer has no longer
any terrors for him. His cure is sim
pie. He gazes into looking glass
when he feels the qualms overtaking
him and Immediately has sense of
restored well-being, which increases,
until he actually feels better than he
did on shore
Signor des Planches has sciert tific
explanation of the cure. but 1t Is a
very complicated one and yet no one
else even in the government scientific
bureaus here has been able to explain
1t. The discovery Of the Italian am
bassador was made year ago on a
voyage on the Kaiser Wilhelm, but
he has not given 1t out until recent
w.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
PENNSY LIMITED
IN A BAD WRECK.
Fast #. Wayne Train Hit an
Accom- m modation-Several
Seriously Hurt.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 26.--The Chica-
go Limited. on the Ft. Wayne rail-
roal, one hour late. ran into an ac-
commodation train Wednesday night
and by midnight seven injured per-
sons had been taken from the wreck.
The limited was an hour late when it
reached Pittsburg, and was making UP
lost time near Quaker Valley. IL
miles below Pittsburg.
The I4eetsdale accommodation had
not got of the way of the limited. as
ordered, and the heavy train dashed
into the rear of the accommodation
train. telescoping two cars.
Conductor Charles Hopkins. of the
accommodation train. will probably
die. Nine other passengers we're Sc
riously hurt. but 1t is thought none
fatally.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
'|Al||lE||||l0PE ! / !
FOR INCREASE
Official Organ Says They Are Entitled
to a Big Advance in
4 Wages.
Ml1CHELL'S SALARY TO Be RAISED.
Indianapolis, Ind, Dec 26. The
miners are evidently xpectins an in

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 26. The
miners are evidently Hpccting an IN
crease in wys& Stsy6e coming con
i6scrence. THx tlssted Mine Workers
IN Journal. >t41eir ofiicisi organ said: at
seems to be generally conceded by the
coal trade journals that the miners and
mine workers will get an advance il
wages during the coming year. Op,n-
ion however. varies as to the amount
sof the advance to be given. The min
ers and mine workers are certainly en-
titled to big advance; the size will
depend upon market conditions. The
best posted members should be sent to
the national convention to meet the
operators. They should be chosen foI
their knowledge of market conditions,
familiarity with the competitive trade
and ability to state facts clearly and
concisely. The work of the convent on
will be purely of a business one and
exact krowledse of the coal trade will
be highly desirable. Clean, cold facts
will form the basis for an advance
cordingly"
4 movement has been started among
the mine workers to increase the sal
aries of President Mitchell and Secre-
tary Wilson and it is probable that ac-
ton will be taken in the matter at the
national convention, beginning here
Jan 49, The salary of President Nit
ohell is S1.Sno a year, Secretary Wilson
receives 1900. During the anthracite
strike these men contributed % per
cent of their earnings to the defense
fund. Deducting this to their regular
assessments Mitchells salary during
the strike was less than s. day while
Wilson, for handling millions oi dol
lars. received about $4 Il day. me
suggestion has come from several dis
tricts that Mitchells salary shorld be
advanced to $4,000 year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
BABY IN A VALISE.

Toledo, o.. Dec. 26-On almost the
exact spot where last Sunday evening
Mrs. G. d. Smith committed suicide
by shooting, there was this morning
found an infant only a few days old.
concealed in a telescope valise. The
baby had apparently been deserted.
as there was large hole cut in the
top of the yallse for the purpose OF
ventilation. The cries 0i the infant
attracted the attention of sne baggage
master. After a few minutes search
he found the baby boy. The child was
warmly clad. but with no mark on its
apparel to AFFORD any clue as to It's
ideistity. The police were notified and
the babe was taken to the Retreat
mission.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
APOLOGY REFUSED
British Captain Tolls Why Ven.
ezIeIan Port Was
Bonn b n rded.

fNews-Democrnt Leased Wire Service }
Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 28,-Captain
Dawson, of the British steamer Topaz,
tells why the English bombarded Pu-
erto Cabello. Venezuela. He and his
crew were forced off their ship by the
Venezuelan soldiers. With Il men lie
was imprisoned in foul cell Is fee.
square and given no food. He was
freed by the American consul and re-
ported to the British warship.
An apology was demanded of the
Venezuelans and refused. Then the
British shelled the town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
HOLIDAY At
THE CAPITOL
President Roosevelt and His Family
Spent the Day
Quietly.
EMBASSIES Celebrate.

washington, Dec. 26.--Snow. which
began falling late wednesday night'
gave Washington genuine Christmas
appearance yesterday. Public and pri-
vate business was practically entirely
suspended. Interest centered in the
happenings at the white house. Early
Thursday morning the president and
all the members of his family repair
ed to the library where presents were
exchanged and the many boxes and
packages which had come from oat OF
town opened. There were large
number of callers and many gifts In
the shape of handsome floral pieces
were received. Soon after breakfast
the president, Theadore, jr., and Lieut..
Ferguson of the Rough Riders. WHO Is
a house guest, took long horseback
ride, returning in time to join the
rest of the family at luncheon with
Commander and Mrs. Cowles.
At the homes of the cabinet officers
the day was quietly observed, while
among the embassies and legations
elaborate preparations had been made
for celebrating. Official dinner parties
were given by the British and Russian
ambassadors. The Argentine minister
and wife gave children's party at the
legation, while the minister from Peru
and his wife entertained number OF
Peruvian students in the various
schools and colleges Of the United
States.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt
entertained number of friends at
dinner last night. The table was set in
the newly finished state dining room.
The guests included: Senator and
Mrs. Lodge, Mr.. John Lodge. Capt.
and Mrs. Cowles, Mr.. John Elliot, OF
New York, Mrs. Charles Henry Davis.
Miss Davis. the Messrs. Davis ana
Mr.. Robert Ferguson.
At the Mexican embassy the feast
day was celebrated by supper last
night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
ELOPINC PRINCESS
May Como to Americ Tt .
Only Place to Start
Life Afresh.

(News-Democrat Leased Wire Service }
Vienna, Dec. 26. - Prince Leopold
Ferdinand, who went away with his
sister, the crown Princess OF saxony.
when she eloped with the French in
structor. has written to a friend I'm
Salisbury that all four lovers intend
to emigrate to America to escape pur-
suit, annoyance and public curiosity.
That is the only country, the prince
declared, where it was really possible
to start life afresh.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

For UnIawfuI Use Of Corpse.

Des Moines. Ia. Dec. 26.-The Rex
Embalming company. w. F. Pettis and
company and w. c. Harbach, under
takers and embalmers, have been
made defendants. In a suit for $1O,-
O0O damages, brought by Eleanor and
Homer Langford. who allege that the
defendants unlawfully removed the
body of John Allen. a relative. from
the grave in 1895 and embalmed it
and have since been exhibiting 1t In
Des Moines and over the state as a
petriied man. =.
The plaintiffs first base their claim
on outraged feelings and the fact that
they are sole heirs to John Allen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
BIG RECEPTION
Greeted CHI . m berIsin's Arr,v.

fEews-Democrat Leased Wire Service. !,
Durban. South Africa. Dec. 26. -
Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary
of the British Empire, arrived here to-
day.
lie was given q big reception and
hearty greeting when he landed from
the cruiser which had conveyed him
to South Africa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
cHRIsTMAs WATERMEIoNs.

Wheeling. w. Va, Dec. 26.-The
only man in West Virginia who had
watermelons for his Christmas dinner
is b. u. Farnsworth. OF Buckhannon.
During the closing part of the melon
season he boxed up several in oats
and kept them in a dark room. He
cut one of the melons Q few days ago
and 1t was rs fresh as though jnst
pulled from the vine.