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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

that he was for Herrick for governor
and not for Dick, as he has been
quoted. For that matter. but few, if
any of the Ohio congressional delega-
tion, are for the Akronian.
II is said here that the old McKin-
ley district, Stark, Columbiana and
Mahoning, would have been for Her
rick against any man and under any
circumstances. In the meantime the
Republican leaders are possessing
their souls in patience until Monday,
when Dick is to come and settle every
thing. From their statements and ac-
tions one would almost be convinced
that they are expecting the millennium
on the same day. The wise fowls of
politics are speculating, however, on
the next move of the anti-Hanna men.
They cannot bring themselves to be-
lieve that the antis will be satisfied
and anything short of political suicide
on Hanna's part.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The fact that few Canton people
found it necessary to do their holiday
shopping outside Of the city is Sig
nifcant one. Canton stores were brim-
full of selected stocks and the mer-
chants offered inducements in the way
of prices that were not TO be passed
by. Persons who have been in the
habit OF going to Pittsburg or Cleve-
land on Christmas shopping tours
have had it demonstrated 70 their sat
isfaction that the home market. in ad-
dition to being more convenient. is
fully as desirable in other respects as
that of the larger cities The same
goods are to be had and in many cases
the prices fixed by Canton merchants
are actually lower.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
SENT THERE To DIE
Complaint Of Trustees of San
dusky Soldiers and
Sailors Home.

Columbus, o.. Dec. 29.-The annual
report of the trustees Of the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors home in Sandus-
ky filed with the governor Saturday
makes complaint that many old SOL
diers are sent there to die, apparently
only to throw the cost of burial on the
state.
The report shows that there were
1914 soldiers on the rolls of the in
stitntion at the beginning of the year
and the gain by reason of admissions
and readmissions was 442. SO that the
total number on the rolls during the
year was 2,056. There were lost by
death, dismissal and discharge, AIS
and the number remaining at the end
of the year was 1851. The average
number present each day was 1,217.
There were ninety-nine deaths The
appropriations for the year were
1882, ,080.26 and the balance at the
close Of the year was SIC, 6,S8455. The
per capita cost was s152.33.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
TRAIN DERAILED BY
SN0W-L0CKED SWITCH
Cleveland and Pittsburg Flyer
Ditehsd at 6rady's Lake,
No Fatalities,

Akron, Dec. 29.-The Pittsburg &
Wellsville flyer on the Cleveland &
Pittsburg railroad left the track and
narrowly escaped a most disastrous
wreck opposite Brady lake at o'clock
Saturday morning. Four persons were
injured. ]. A. Allen, baggageman.
Pittsburg, head cut, back sprained and
terribly bruised; Edward French, and
Albert Thornton, Pullman porters, OF
Cleveland, cut and bruised; ]. Rock
well, express messenger, Cleveland had
and face cut. All the passengers were
shaken up and some slightly hurt.
The train was running at high
speed when 1t struck new switch,
supposed to have been locked witt
snow and failing to close properly.
The entire train was derailed and
bumped over the Ties more than fifty
yards, tearing up the track the whole
distance. The train consisted of a
combination baggage and smoker, ex-
press car and three day coaches and a
sleeper. The baggage and express cars
struck some empty coal cars on sid
ing and were wrecked. The express
car and one coach tipped over but the
latter was not badly damagd.
Edward French was in the smoker
and was thrown through window
into snowbank. Baggagemaster AL
len and Express Messenger Rockwell
had very narrow escapes. Every car
was more or less broken. In the ex-
press car were 100 turkeys in crates,
half of which were killed by the up
setting of the car.
The train was due to arrive in
Cleveland at : a. m, but it was more
than three hours before assistance ar
rived. The wrecking crew from Al
lance came first, followed at $3.50 by
crew from Cleveland. The passengers
were taken TO Cleveland five hours
late. Later trains were sent OYER the
Erie and c., A. & c. roads via Akron
and it was not until this evening that
the track was cleared and repaired
All the passengers huddled irro the
Pullman while waiting for relief.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The Alliance Review has taken up
the fight for more rural mail routes
with that city as the center of dis
tribution At present there are but
two leading out of the city, and it is
mentioned by the Review that Salem
has five and Lisbon seven, while AL
lance is as large almost as both Of
those towns. The argument is made
that rural routes are a great benefit
to the merchants and general business
Of city. The citizens are Urged to
besiege Congressman Taylor with let
ters and petitions urging that he Sc
cure more routes. The fact that AL
lance has always dealt kindly with
the congressman in the matter of CIV
ing votes is to be insisted upon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
CARNATI0N LEAGUES
INITIAL BOW
Prof 10 ctors Hope to Make Gen.
oral Announced ment on
January 29.

Cincinnati, o., Dec 29.-Louis C..
Reynolds, of Dayton, who conceived
the idea of the CarnatiOn League Of
America, the object of which is to per-
petuate the memory Of William Nc
Kinley and the principles which he
promulgated, Saturday said that the
projectors of the league hoped to be
able to make general announcement
of its objects on January 20, the an
niversary OF McKinley's birth.
"The league will be permanent Or
ganization," said Mr.. Reynolds, with
plans for enrolling all members. and
the present plan is that no fee what
ever be attached to the league. Funds
for the promulgation of the movement
have already been provided"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

Pesident Roosevelt's refusal to act
as umpire in the Venezuelan fracas
will meet the appreciation of every
thoughtful citizen Of the republic. The
invitation came to him couched as n
compliment, but is now believed to
have concealed an Interior motive.
Germany for some weeks has been
parading about the Western hemis-
phere with a chip on her shoulder
waiting for some country to knock 1t
off. The kaiser all through this Ven
ezuelan affair has played the part OF
a bully. He is itching for fight and
may get it, but not yet. Just now this
nation has no quarrel with Germany
and is not particularly anxious to
promote one Roosevelt in the role of
arbitrator, would be obliged to rule
Germany out Of order and our rela-
tions would likely become seriously
strained. Another thing to consider is
the financial end of the argument. 1t
is believed that If Roosevelt had ac-
cepted the arbitration proposition the
United States would have been in
duty bound to stand sponso. for the
debts of Venezuela. This. from phi
Enthropic standpoint, might have
been quite commendable but as mat
ter of business. it would have been
very reprehensible indeed. The pres
ident has obviated all of this by wash
ing his hands Of the matter and pass
ing it on to The Hague tribunal. The
wisdom of his decision is unques-
toned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
WANT GIFT
From Carnegie For Colored
Coiiese-to 30 Located at
Hilisboso, o.

Akron, o., Dec. ga state con-
vention of the Loyal Legion Of Labor
is soon to be held to unite the mem
bers of the twenty counties. whom q.
w. Mitchell. of Springfield, has or
ganized and take action toward secur-
ing a gift OF $4,000, offered by An
drew Carnegie. The organization Is
composed of colored people and its
object is the uplifting OF the race. II
is likely that the state convention
will be held here.
The organization has an offer OF the
old female college at Hillsboro. o..
conditioned upon Its being fitted up
and used. The offer of Carnegie is
conditional upon like sum being
raised by the organization to further
It's work. The movement is largely
educational and strictly non-partisan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
MAY TRY TO SET !
TRANSFER ASIDE
Creditors ofJohn r. Morcl Ask
for Sale Of Osnaburs Pro-
perty-He . airing In Bank
puptcy Case.

John F. Moul, of Osnaburg, who re-
Gently went into voluntary bank
ruptcy. had hearing Saturday after
noon before A. M. McCarty, referee in
bankruptcy, in Canton. When he fail
ed 1t was found that he owed $7,159,
and had no assets.
He was brought before the referee
and examined to ascertain II any
property could be discovered. II de-
veloped that in 1897, after some of the
debts had been contracted, he had
transferred house and lot in Osna-
burg to his wife without any consid-
Grafton. An effort may be made to
have this transfer set aside and the
property sold for the benefit of the
general creditors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
FEARED BOXERS
And Fled to United States
Boat--conrma nder Roller
Makes ExpIa alton.

Leased Wire Service }
Washington, Dec. 29.-Commander
john c. Roller, whom Admiral Evans
seIt home from China because it was
alleged that he had taken Mrs Roller
on board the Monocacy and kept her
there in spite Of admonition, says that
when he was stationed on Peiho Mrs.
Roller and the wife of the American
consul took refuge on the boat fearing
an attack by Boxers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
Correspondence

Limaville, Dec. 29.-H. c. Ware
was home for several days with his
folks.
John Monitte and wife visited reIa-
tives In Maxine Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Siegel is reported quite
poorly. She lives north of town.
Miss Luetta Comp, of Barberton. is
the guest of s. p. Darr and wife.
Frank Reeder and wife. of Alliance,
were visitors In town Wednesday.
James Roath and wife are visiting
in Canton and Massillon during the
holidays.
Mr.. Kotsmeyer was the guest of rel
atives for several days.
William Cornell has gone to Cleve-
land to visit friends ard relatives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
sLEIGHING ACCIDENT.

Crestline, O., Dec. 29-~Charles Ben
ton, aged forty, a prominent farmer,
was returning home west of here Sat-
urday night in sleigh, when his
horse became frightened and ran
away, throwing Benton out.n Several
hours later the horse was caught, but
no trace of Benton could be found
After searching nearly all night he
was found unconscious in the snow
and nearly frozen to death. 1t is
thought that he cannot recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
SOLDIERS LEAVE
Company c Departed Monday.

Lieutenant A. s. Cowan. with thir-
teen soldiers of the 14th United
States infantry, left Monday morning
over the Pennsylvania road for Ft.
Wayne, Mich, where they will be sta
toned until called to the Philippines
In March.
This was the last detachment OF
the soldiers to leave who have been
on duty at Westlawn since September,
1901. The other part of the 14th lef,
Saturday for FIT. Brady, Mich.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
CAR WORKS RESUME.

Youngstown, O., Dec. 20. The
Youngstown Car Works, which was
recently purchased by the divers of
Pittsburg, will resume operations on
Monday. The plant has been closed
down for some time on account of the
owners of the property not agreeing
on the plans for the operation. The
works will be greatly enlarged and
fifty men will be put to work at once
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
DEATH OF CHAIRMAN

Akron, Dec. 29.-Dr. Ewron- Chgc
man. Of Coplcy, one Of Summit conn
tvs best known citizens, died satur-
day night of exhaustion. He had been
in falling health for some time. Dr.
Chapman was eighty-one years old and
was engaged in practice until year
ago. He was formerly postmaster at
Copley.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
FOXES NUMEROUS.

Akron, o., Dec. 29.-Farmers III the
Cuyahoga valley north of Akron are
making complaint against the depre-
dations of foxes this winter. Scores
Of chickens have been killed and so
chicken coop which is not tightly
boarded up is safe from attack. 1t is
said that foxes have not been so nu-
merous for twenty years in this To-
cality. A number have been killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
ALLIANCE VETERAN DEAD.

Alliance, O., Dec. 29--Samuel Wal
lace. a civil war veteran aged seventy
four, died Saturday noon from injuries
received by falling a week ago. He
leaves one son, John Wallace, Of AL
lianec, and brother, Robert Wallace,
of Youngstown. The body will be bur-
led at New Bedford, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
W. q y. ID. bad WRECK.

Norwalk, O., Dec. PA wreck on
the w. & l.. Il. near Monroeville early
Saturday morning caused great de-
struction OF cars. but no one was in
tured. A through freight ran into the
rear end of q local standing on the
main track. Two cars were burned.
others damaged and the pilot was
knocked on the engine. The fireman
and engineer jumped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

II President Roosevelt is really
guilty of some of the atrocious puns
which have been charged to him late
ly, his impeachment should follow as
a matter of course.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

II is certainly up TO Senator Hanna
to end the suspense by saying just
who he intends to make governor of
the state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The wonderful strides taken lately
in the price of kerosene oil are likely
to make an appreciable reduction in
the seryant-girl mortality rate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

1t is well for the drinking man to
begin "tapering" off in order that the
sudden stop at New Years may not
prove too jarring upon the nerves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The fact that the marriage licenses
issued by the Stark courts this year
promise to pass the thousand mark
bodies well for the future greatness of
Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The mere fact that the ccal yards
are loaded to the guards is not very
cheering information SO long as the
price remains prohibitive.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

Isn't 1t rather unfortunate that the
Pacific cable has been completed just
as the Marconi system has reached a
perfected state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

There seems to be no limit to the
upward fight of coal prices. Already
they are far beyond the reach of the
average citizen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
THE NEws-DEMoCRAT PUB. CO..
Canton, Ohio.
DAILY NEws-DEMoCRAT.

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

VIII Marconi's wireless system ul-
timstcIy put the charming telephone
girl out Of business?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

The price of coal is probably re-
sponsible for the indefinite postpone
ment of more than one wedding.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30

Slack wanted on subscription
at the NeWS-OemOcrat.
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STARK CO. DEMOCRAT.
(Issued Tuesday and Friday)

ESTABLISHED. D..................1 1888
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
Rowlesburg.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
The railroad fever is still on our town
and every one is longing TO see il remain
for while at least. As Function is out
OF the fight for the County Seat we have
great hopes of it coming our way. Then
we expect for some OF our enterprisins
people TO set out a small electric plant
and IN a few months our town will be
lighted up by electricity We arc pro
grcssivc. you see and believe in keeping
abreast with the times.
Miss Jenny Brown and II. w. Riebtmyer
were much ndisposcd las, week: bu,
uader che care of Or. MI. fansIcr they are
convalesccui. aid hope IN the near future
TO see them entirely well
Mrs. Deienbaugi Of Oakland. Md. died
at the home Of her son.in-law. Parron
Deakins last week aud was buried on the
Dcahns farm.
Dr. Fansier nd Miss Alice Murphy were
shopping at Grafton Thursday.
Chiidren's Day exercises we're observed
In The NJ 4. Church Sunday evening Iune
a. The church was decorated very
ariistcally and the children saug and
reciicd very nicely The choir furnished
some special and appropriate music and
10 fact the best we ever heard iD the town.
The church was filed to ovefnowine and
the congregation showed by their atteu.
tyencss that they were well pleased and
thoroughly enjoycd the exercises from
start TO finish. Much praise is due the
good people Tor their untiring energy TO
make Il success Rev TerrjI gave n
very interesting talk on missions. which
vas followed By rousing collection.
Fraok Foriuey Of townsville. assisted
With thc music Our choir has been re-.
organized and several male voices added.
which very much improves our music.
Mrs Kettle Hooten lcf, las, week for =
few weeks visit with her brother .in.law.
Dr. Tauooyhill 10 "a
Mrs James AMMAN is visiting her parents
10 Pa
Capt. and Mrs Reese left on No -
Wednesday evening for Baltimore phila
dclphia and other points.
Charles Cor got his fingers badi, sawed
at ~ station on FELTON, Brothers saw mill
last week
Geo Hayes Of Tic Commercial entertained
q crowd of his friends with his ersphonc.
Several % OR people took in The cxcur
sion to Cumberland Sunday
We anticipate a good time lois nh Al
come aud enjoy the day with as There
viii be gam of base ball. between King.
wood and our boys and amusements Of
all kinds. u 'hc morning dawns clear we
expect 20 sec people coming IN from tho
mountains from .ali sides. in wagons.
baggies. borsosszd. walking and in fact
every old way. and before noon DOR busy
little town will be running over with people
aud good things TO eat
Our new bridge adds greatly to the
appearance OF our town and our trade Is
Increasing each week. ms farmers can
drive into town now. instead Of leaving
conveyance and carrying produce across
railroad bridge
WinKAwAKr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03

Commander III. NJ. Hayden called the
meeting TO order ard stated its p.rpose.
On motion Leroy Shaw. Adjuiani. acted Ms
Bayles of Lyon district. A. Werner of
Union and Levi Il. Miller of Portland, ex-
pressing regrets for their inability to he
preseu, aud signifying their approval If the
business as transacied by those present,
W. + Msnear named the Camp Ground
as the place for holding the 18TH Annual
Reunion. There being no other nominal
tons, IL was unanimously chose en-.
On motion of A. c. Tiichenel, the time
for holding same was fixed for the frs,
three days succeeding the camp meeting.
Provided that the Orr Family Reunion have
charge of the first days exercises.
On motion, Committee on Arrangements
was appointed as follows: Leroy Shaw,
NJ. {. Gibson, Geo. w. Hartman, los. a.
Miller, Jacob ID. Weaver, James w. John
son. Jas. f. Murdoch
Comrades Samuel A. Dill, lanes L.
Murdcck, Noah Gross. Samuel J. Blaney,
ID. Y. Morris and Clark Gidlcy were
present and took part in the deliberations of
the meeting
As the Camp Meeting Association has not
as yet named when the meeting will com
mence nor its duration, il was not possible
at this time to fix the date of the Reunion
Two of the Executive Committees of the
Directors of the Preston Monument Incorpo-
ration being present, some suggestions we're
made by the comrades urging prompt action
on their part looking to the completion Of
the monument The committee hopes TO
be in position at an carly date To place all
funds belonging TO the corporation in the
hands Of It's treasurer and make n report of
the exact amount available also fix time
for contracting for this monument
AS the placing of the monument is no
longer matter of doubt. the only thing
tina, is now incumbent upon The part of the
Executive Committee is to make a report of
the funds available, fix time for tho closing
of the business by contracting the monument
at price covering the amount of the funds
of tina, date, SO il is left with the people of
the Banner County to decide the cost of the
monument by actual contribution. Ii is
not believed that county enjoying the
wealth and enterprise of Preston will allow
even 1000 dollar monument 10 be erected
IN Court House Square To the memory of
the men who made such wonderful sacrifices
TO pcrpetuatc the Government, under which
we have been so wonderfully blessed.
The following comrades were named by
Directors rs their Executive Committee
whose acts are subject TO their approval,
viz; Leroy Shaw, b. f. Fraley, James
+. Murdoch
While the monument matter is not in
anywiss, connected with the reunion, il docs
not seem on, Of place to somewhat blend i,
inthis report,
The committees named are authorized to
receive any and all contributions or unpaid
subscriptions To the monument for which 4
certificate Of stock will be issued hy the
secretary on ali amounts Of one dollar and
upwards
II. NJ HAYDEN, Commander.
LEROY SHAW. Adju,ant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAlLR0AD.
The Same Rontc You Travelled In '61
But Vastly Improved Road Will
Garry You TO Washington In 1902.

The Thirty-Sixth Annual Encampnent.
q. a. X. will meet at Washington, d. e.
October 6th-Iith. I1o2.
Harper's Ferry. Picturesque and Beauti.
ful. WAS captured or rccaptured eight times
in three years.
HARPER 5 PERRY THE GATE TO THE
sHENANpoAH VALLEY.
When the three States of Virginia. West
Virginia and Maryland come together.
where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
unite: where the towering sleeps of the
Blue Ridge end abruptly frowning upon the
heights of Maryland and Bolivar Heights
IN West virginia, lies the quaint hist. rio
town OF liarpers Ferry Iohn Brown
baptized il in blood in 1850, when he cao.
tured the town and the u. S. Arsenal and
made his final and fatal stand in the engine
house Cknown afterwards as John Brown s
ForD, alongside the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. A plain shaft. simply inscribed
now marks the location.
Again i'm 1861, grim vsigcd war seized
the village and held II tight in its grasp for
nearly four years. The deeds that were
done and the tales that were told concern.
ing I1arpcr's Ferry. fill volumes.
The heights Of Harpcr's Ferry guarded
the Shenandoah Valley twas a most inn
portant stronghold to be desired when
some great campaign was planned by either
army.
From llarpcf's Ferry the Shenandoah
Division OF the Baltimore ( Ohio r. X. cx-
tends southwark to Charlcstown Wiuches-
ter Harrison and Lexington. Batlefields
surround the village In all direcfions
Send stamp for Battlefield Map
MGR Pas'r Traffic. Baltimore. Md.
Is. ~. AUSTIN.
Gen'l Pas'r Agent Chicago. III.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-07-03

Perhaps we are coming to RAILWAYS
without rails. Several automobile
owners in New York arc planning
to construct on Long Island fifty
miles Of road, to cross other roads
above or below grade, so that they
may have free course on which to
speed their machines. From running
a single motor car on such road 10
attaching one or more "trailcrs" is
a short step, and the next leads 10
passenger and freight service. Even
if special roads are not built for
their accommodation, it IS probable
that automobile coach lines will be
run as feeders 20 the steam or
electric lines in districts where
would not pay to Jay track.