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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26

death skillfully contrived to deceive
he leaves the suspicion of murder
upon the mother of the woman he had
wronged.
1.-TWO years ago he threatened to
kill himself Mr.. Burdick, with more
than ordinary magnanimity, went to
him, told him to brace up and get out
of town, and the past would be for
gotten. He promised to do SO and
failed to keep his word, and for two
years more continued to meet in many
places the wife of his old friend.
with what he believes, the evil
dence in hand, Mr.. Burdick applies
for divorce. His wife agrees to let
him have it without contest.
Compelled by Mr.. Pennell she
brings a counter suit. and for four
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26
City Justices OF The Peace.

Topeka, Mar. 1s.-Justices of the
peace will not be elected at the April
election in the cities as they have been
in the past They are constitutional
officers and the attorney general has
ruled that they must be elected at the
November election, every two years.
This opinion also applies to constables
in all cities
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26
chicaoo,s Birth Rate satisfactory.

The laments of eminent personages
over the decreasing birth rate in the
United States have prompted Chica-
COS health department to print in the
bulletin the best possible evidence
that the birth rate in that city is sat
isfactory. 1t says: "The increase in
the under seven-year population was
57.3 per cent, or So in excess of the
increase of the total population at
all ages. This excess is obviously due
to the births during the period"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26
Cowboy Type Almost Extine,

Frederick Remington, the well.
known artist, has been spending some
time in the Southwest recuperating
his health and gathering material for
new work. He regrets to observe
that the typical Westerner," as he
knew the type twenty years ago. is
now hardly observable, the cowboy
being particularly extinct. In fact. the
old life is almost done away with.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26

least a reasonable doubt in the minds
of friends. His death is in absolute
keeping with all we know of the man."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26
Ex-covernors in se,,+.

Senators Proctor and DILLINGHAM;
being both ex-governors. Vermont has
unique distinction in her senatorial
representation At Warrington.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-03-26
The Spread Of Socialism.

Vienna is contemplating the NUM-
equalization Of the business Of under
takers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
NEW LODGE
INSTITUTED
National Protective Legion Starts OF
in Canton With Over 100
Charter Members.
The FIRST ORGANIZATION IN OHIO

A new lodge of the National Protect
i've Legion was organized Friday night
in the old Maccabee hall in the Wer-
net block by l.. J. Campbell, district
manager of the lodge. The new or
ganization starts off with a charter
membership OF 125 and is the first
lodge formed in this district. Mr..
Campbell has located in Canton and
will make this city the district head
quarters. This district includes IA
counties in eastern Ohio including
Stark county.
The preliminary organization of the
new lodge was perfected Friday night
and officers were elected. They are:
Fast president, julius Schlahy; presi-
cent, L. j. Campbell; vice president,
Fred. Horn; secretary, Tina r. Dine;
chaplain, DR.. Pontius; conductor, T.
w. kell; doorkeepers, Olive r. Snyder
John Schamp; trustees f. T.. Grimm
r. w. Kell and George Boidlature.
District Manager Campbell is ap-
pointing deputy organizers throughout
this district and in a short time ex-
poets to organize lodges at Massillor
and Canal Dover. The national head
quarters Of the lodge are located al
Waverly, New York, and the total
membership according to reports last
January Is 144,000.
The next meeting of the new lodge
will be held next Friday evening wher
the organization will be completed. Mr.
Campbell has been located in Cantor
since January 1, having been trans
ferred to this district from Oswego
New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
TEACHERS TO STUDY
W|NDYC|TYSCHO0LS
With Supt: Sarvcr as Guide,
Canton Pedseogues VIII
Storm Chicago THIS
Sprlna.

Canton teachers are planning to go
TO Chicago during the spring vacation
to inspect the schools of that city.
Chicago's school system is known
everywhere as the leader in progress
and the Canton teachers hope to secure
some working knowledge of the sys-
TENS that have made the schools there
great.
1t is thought that at least 30 teachers
will avail themselves of the low rates
secured for the trip and among the
number are several principals. Supt
J. NJ. Sarver has familiarized himself
with the workings of Chicago's school
system and will prove an invaluable
guide to the schoel-marms in theil
tour of inspection. In addition to the
excellent elementary schools, there are
normal and deaf mute schools which
will help to diversity the knowledge
gained from the trip.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
LEVI REYNOLDS OF
ALLIANCE CARRIES
REBEL BULLETS
Centenarlan Still Exhib.
its all the vIgor Of
Youth.
MANY Relics OF FORMER Times.

a veteran OF the Civil war, hero
OF many fights, and staunch patri-
arch is Levi Reynolds, of Alliance. He
is 1C2 years old is still endowed
with wonderful physical and mental
vigor He Is more than a match for
the ordinary man, but half as old as
himself.
The date of his birth was November
20. 1901. There are many traditions
among the Butler township residents
concerning his strength in his early
manhood. Many wonderful powers
we're attributed to him. Even at his
present age he stands 8 feet 2 inches
in his stockings, and weighs 244
pounds. He Is the father of II chill
dren and has 54 grandchildren and
"a great-grandchildren.
Grandpa" Reynolds. as he is famil-
iarly known at Alliance lives near the
city and is being cared for by his
youngest son. He hsa preserved many
valuable Indian relics and still has
the old rife, hunting knife, and buck
skin clothes he used while fighting the
redskins in the early days.
During the Civil war Reynolds was a
spy and mute witnesses of his daring
are two rebel bullets which he yet car
ries in his body. He is one of few
vet left to tell what the pioneer days
were in Ohios early history.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
COUNTY WILL GET THE
INHERITANCE TAX FROM
AULTMAN BEQUESTS

orally into effect over the state, but
the authorities are insisting upon it.
The law provides that where an in
heritance is left to any person not re-
lated to the decedent-that is not a
legal heir under the law-that 5 per
cent OF the amount is to be paid to the
county treasury. This will affect many
OF the bequests made by the deed of
trust and will of the late Mrs. Kate
B. Aultman.
EXCEPTIONS TO LAW.
The law makes some exceptions.
however Whore the money Is given
for any public purpose. or to be used
exclusively for charitable purposes. the
tax cannot be collected. 1t Is thought
that the public library and Aultman
hospital Will. be exempt, but the
churches. W. C. T. u. and private in
diyiduals who received beqIests will
have to pay the tax According to the
law the amount is due at the death OF
the dcccdent,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
Transfer Clause, Re Says, Would
Mean Heavy Less With Inlerprs-
tation Of Many CounciImen
EXPLAINS HIS LINES CONCESSIONS.

"There was nothing underhand or
unfair in that universal transfer deal
on the part of myself or the Canton
Akron company" =
This was the statement made to a
News Democrat reporter by; Mr.. John
G. Welty Friday afternoon when he
was asked for an expression regarding
the controversy which arose over the
universal transfer" ordinance as re-
Gently passed by council. .s-
why, the provisions of the ordi-
nance were not understood by some
councilmen," said Mr.. Welty, 81 can
not say. They were there plainly to
be seen. The CantOn-Akron company
and myself acted in good faith in the
matter and there was no underhsnd
or attempt at underhand work in
the drawing up and passing Of the or.
dinance. thought it was understood
by all that universal transfers did
not include the granting of transfer
checks to those passengers who got
on the cars outside of the city limits.
WOULD HAVE CAUSED RAISE.
Should this have been the case the
;Canton-Akron company would have
had to carry passengers from Massil-
Ion to Canton for IL IL cents lad
then give them a transfer. when SO
desired, worth cents, making the
fare from Massillon, distance OF 8
miles, Z 1-2 cents. From New Ber-
lin to Canton the present rate of fare
is 10 cents. If we were to give trans
fers the fare would be but 5 cents.
I'm this way giving transfers to in
terurban passengers would have me-
, cessitated an increase in the rate Of
fare on the interurban lines. This
would be worse for most Of the pas
sengers instead Of boon, as few, or
not more than "a of those who travel
On the suburban cars, desire transfers
when the car reaches the square,
Thus the rest would be paying more
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
HORTON
LEFT HOME
Was a Waiter, Sab, at
Eiks' Club, Which
Mourns His Loss

Charles w. Horton, the well-known
colored head waiter at the Elks club,
has disappeared from the city and ef-
forts to learn his whereabouts have
been unsuccessful. He left his wife,
who is white, Tuesday morning not
stating where he was going. Since
then he has not been seen. Mrs. Hor-
ton resides in Church street.
II is said that Horton appropriated
SIS which belnoged to the B. P. o. E.
together with several meal tickets. Eff
forts are being made to locate the dus-
ky chevalier at Chicago where he is be-
lieved to have flown.
All his personal effects 2are at his
home. ~ ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10

CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh Is blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
YOU must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not q quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans In this country for years and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed
of the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two ingre-
dents is what produces such wonder
full results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney G. Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10

Tax lnquisitor Z. A. Bowman has
caused to be paid into the treasury of
Stark county during the past year the
sum Of $49,366, and there are other
amounts upon the duplicate which will
be collected within short time. Three
fifths of this amount has been from
residents of Canton
The delinquent taxes are collected
back for period of five years and the
property found unreturned TO the as
SCISSORS is placed Upon the tax dupli-
cate by the auditor and will be kept
there permanently. The tax inauisi-
tor gets 20 per cent of the amount act
ually paid in as delinquent taxes and
tho auditor gets per cent OF the
amount for his work.
INHERITANCE TAX
Auditor Oberlin is preparing to en-
force the law which provides for the
levying of the 5 per cent Inheritance
tax This Law has not been pnt gem
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
SUIT BEGUN
OVER A WILL
Heirs Charge Deception Against En-
ma Ducomb in the Testament
Of Elizabeth BTamhaII.
UNHAPPY Wife WANTS FREEDOM.

Action has been begun in common
pleas court to break the will of Eliz'
abeth Bramhall, of Minerva. Louisa
Clark and others bring the suit maxi
ing Emma Ducomb, executor, defend
ant The claim is made that Eliza
beth Bramhall was suffering from pa
resis, or softening OF the brain; that
she was persuaded into signing the will
by Emma DucOmb, who lived alone
with her, that the defendant told Eliz-
abeth Bramhall that her relatives no
longer cared for her.
The court is asked to set aside the
will that the property. about $4,000.
be divided among the legal heirs.
Shields &c Poremene and McCarty &
Mcdowell are retained by the plaint-
IFS as counsel.
RAILWAY APPEALS CASE.
The Wheeling e Lake Erie railway
company has appealed the case brought
by Lee B. Yant, of Bethlehem town.
ship, to recover the value of cattle
killed by the company. Yant secured
verdict for 1920 and costs before a
justice Of the peace, which was the full
amCrnt asked for.
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Ida Suanier, of Canton, has sued
Frank l.. Suanier for divorce. charg-
ing gross neglect, cruelty and infidei-
ity. They were married in 1898 and
have one child.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
WE[TY SAYS HE TREATED
THCOUNC|L IN GOOD FAITH
fare and receiving no more for their
money.
MANY CONCESSIONS CLAIMED


"To say that the Canton-Akron
company did not make great con-
cesson is a mistake. 1t turned over
Its east track on the public square 10
a rival line; It agreed to honor trans
fcrs given to passengers on the line CT
the Stark electric or any other COM
pany which might enter the city and
pass through the public square.
The latter will cause more loss to
the .Canton-A Akron company than to
any other companies operating lines
entering the city because this COM
lpany controls the city or local car
system and there will be many more
| passengers transferred from the other
Wines to the Canton-Akfon's system
than vice versa &
"By releasing its east track on the
square the Canton-Akron ccm-
pauy opened up new way for rival
/ line and one that, by running parallel
with the city system. will to some
extent injure the trade of this sys-
tenn,
PRAISE SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
"The operation of a transfer sys-
tern on a basis of IL cents per paz-
senger. as Is the arrangement between
the Stark and the Canton-Akron COM
papies. since the Stark electric ccm-
pany has but one line to the many
operated by the Canton-Akron COM
pany. is certainly great concession
on the part of the latter and one that
was refused the Canton-Akron COM
pany by the old CantonMassillo1
company when the former contem'
plated entering the city. Before
granting what was asked the officials
of the Canton-Akron company con
sidered very carefully the requests OF
council and when Messrs. Eldridge
and Saltonstall returned to the eas'
after their conference with the OFF,
cials of the road in this city several
weeks ago they took with item
copy Of the proposed ordinance and
it was not until later that they
agreed to its terms.
mo blame or censure should be at
tached TO the work of the specia
council committee for they worked
hard to get everything possible fol
l the best interests of the city and they
got everything they ask for" con
cluded Mr.. Welty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
TOO,
HAVE A LIST or
POOR CUSTOMERS
Canton Medical Society
Adds More Names
Every Meeting.
INTERESTING TOPICS ARE DISCUSS Ed

The Canton Medical society held O.
we'll attended meeting in the board of
health rooms in the city hall Friday
evening. Soon after being called to
order, the meeting went into session
as committee of the whole to discuss
the increase of the list of delinquent
debtors of the different members. The
secretary keeps the list, and at each
meeting hereafter the members will
report those persons who are able to
pay their doctor bills and fail to do
go.
The aim OF the measure is not to
shut out from medical attendance those
who are unable to pay. but rather those
chronic dead beats" who try to Sc
cure medical service for nothing, trust
ing to the generosity of the profession
to escape suit.
Already there are 272 names on the
list and II is thought that this number
Will be largely increased. DIR. A. L.
Rizer was elected member Of the So
ciety.
DR.. ". =. March read by request, q
paper on "The !, Psychi cElement In
Health and Disease" The paper was
eagerly listened to by the assembled
! physicians. This topic has taken ur
much OF the attention of physicians
Everywhere In the Inst few years.
DR.. A. G. Craze reported case re.
Gently attended by him in Canton in
which q man was found to have dor>
BILE ear drum, He had been unable tc
hear sound during his life, until the
extra ear drum, just within the orifice
of the ear was cut out by DR.. Crane
After the removal Of the superfiuous
drum, the man regained his hearing.
At the next meeting of the society
an attempt will be made by the cch'
sors of the organization, DR.. Fraun-
feltcr. DR.. Portmann and DR.. A. c
Brant, to, secure DR.. John Means, 8
noted Columbus surgeon for lecture
to the club. A smoker will be giver
by the society on that date. immedi.
atcly following the regular meeting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
He FEELS AT HOME
: IN ANY OLD JAIL
in Cleveland Gets Back
in a Few Hours.

Scripps McRae Telegram.
Cleveland, March 6.-Peter Carlin,
let out of the Cleveland workhouse this
morning after four years. disposed of
a case of stolen whiskey, tapped sa-
loon till for $685., was under arrest
by noon, sentenced to 80 days in the
works" and on the way out before
l p. m.
Carlin says he has been in every PEN
al institution in Ohio and several in
New York state.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
PENSION FOR WIDOW
Because H.r Husband, Sur.
seon Reed, Made an Inpor.
tant Mosquito Discovery.

Norfolk. Va, March 6.-Mrs. Emily
3. Reed. widow of the late Surgeon
Reed. of the army, who discovered
that mosquitoes conveyed yellow few
er germs and thereby rid Ponce and
Havana of the dreaded diseases for the
first time in years, today was official
ly notified that the president had
signed an act of congress, allowing
her a pension of s125 month for life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
HAS GOOD CAUSE FOR ALARM.

Robert Harper. of Minneapolis. who
was born in 1898, has become alarmed
at he germ theory recently SO much
discussed by scientists, and fears that
he has devoured too many noxious
baccilli during the 1O5 years of his
existence of the perfect health he has
enjoyed thus far on his journey
through life. He sorrowfully admits
that he cannot now change his habits
of life so as to abstain from eating
certain foods, such as oysters, that are
said to be deleterious to health.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
He ALLEGES
=. CONSPIRACY
Three Wealthy Farmers Who Formed
Vigilance Committee Sued by Baum
for $4,000.
echo OF CLAYTON HoLD-Up Case.

John Baum, one of the two young
men arrested in connection with the
alleged hold-up Of Vernon Clayton in
Marlboro township recently, has
brought suit against Elwood Robert
son, Samuel Newhouse and Edward NJ
Sweitzer, alleging that they conspired
together to cause his arrest. charging
him with having robbed Clayton. The
action of the defendants is character
ized as false and malicious and With
out any probable foundation, and Baum
claims that he has been greatly in
jurcd in his reputation and brought
into public scandal, in fanny and dis
grace and that he suffered great mem
tai anguish as result of the arrest.
INFLUENCED COMMISSIONERS.
In addition to this, Baum alleges
that he was at the expense Of hiring
attorneys and making defense, which
cost him 800.
Baum and Lloyd were arrested on
February is by Marshaly Bour, brought
to Canton and placed in the city pris-
on. Robertson, Newhouse and Sweitz-,
crit is claimed were instrumental inse
curing the arrest. They are said ta
have come to Canton and made state
meats to the prosecuting attorney
which led to the Aims. of the atiida-
Wit and the issuing Of the warrant. II
Is also stated that these men went
to the county commissioners and. IN
fuenced them to offer reward for
the apprehension of the guilty par
ties. ~
AUSTIN MAY SUE.
Vernon Clayton, the man who claim
I'd to have been robbed, after standing
fire In the mayors court through one
day of the hearing. left the country
and failed to show up when the case
was resumed the following Monday
There was no evidence in any way
connectiny Baum with the crime and
little aside from Clayton's statements
duplicating Austin. Both were dis
charged.
II Is said that lloyd Austin will be-
gin similar action against the same
rartIes for causing his arrest. The
defendants are all rich farmers anc
the suit will BE- watched with interest
attorneys Webbcr q Turner filed tho
PETITION.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
Teachers and Pupils Examination.

The Board Of Examiners OF Stark county
will meet at Canton for the eYamiDation q
fRRsres Saturday % 81 each TIE io3sIns ~
September. October and November. .leoe,
{enuary 1Fsbf%Ssy, March. April. Nay.
s. Bsia ogasy Il d.sssn ssss0o On . e.
6RRD ssslsSES sssafdsy 81 MAsggr. MAgrlis isos and on tho
All examinations will begin promptly al
MsnpscrIpts must be written with pen
and Ink,
Examinations will be held In the central
High School building.
M. e. MoFAHRHN. Clerk,
J. ". GUrHhfx Alliance, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
CHARITY MISSION
DAMAGED BY FIRE

Pittsburg, March 6.-Hope Mission
hotel, conducted by benevolent people
for poor dodgers. caught fire this
morning. Twenty inmates were res
cued with great difficulty. Three
roomers who were taken out by firemen
were unconscious but will probably
recover. The money loss Is small.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
Notice to Contractors.

The Board OF Education OF Marlboro town
bids for building a frame school house on
the school grounds In sub-distrlct No. Z, OF
said township. as per specifications on file
" BIDS S must % be in % CLERKS hands by twelve
Q2, o'clock, noon, March BIRD, 1908.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
I. G.. SNODGRASS,
Clerk Of SAID Board.
Dated this Goth day OF February, 1903.
f2i-m3-l0-lI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
SKILES BETTER

Washington. March 6.-Congress-
man Skiles, of Ohio, who is i'll with
pneumonia, has recovered the
ground he lost yesterday and his ply
sicians are now sufficiently sanguine
to predict his speedy recovery, un!e \
the patient should have an unexpect-
ed relapse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
TRY ARBITRATION

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Chicago, March 6.-The striking
packing house engineers returned to
work this morning, having accepted
the packers proposition to submit
their grievances to arbitration. All
OF the plants affected resumed work
with full forces.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
CRUISER LAUNCHED

Scrjpps- -McRae Telegram.
Elizabeth, N. j.. March THE new
cruiser Chattanooga, launched this
afternoon at the yards of the United
States Shipbuilding company. She is
the same type as the Cleveland and
Des Moines, launched last fall. She
is 3OS feet over all and will carry a
crew of 295 men,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
BARR IMPROVED
His Con dition Still Serious,

DR.. p. II. Barr, of 729 North Cleve-
land avenue, who was stricken with
apoplexy Wednesday evening, is re-
ported better Saturday afternoon. al
though he is still in very serious con-
dition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-03-10
THREE DROWNED
Scripps.McRae Telegram.

Scripps. .McRae Telegram.
Glens Falls. N. j., March THE
ferry boat below the big dam at Spier
Falls sank in midstream this morn
ing. Three were drowned. and 80 res
cued with great difficulty The VIC
tins are Italians. They were lumber
workers and were lost in the rapid
current, which was filed with moving
ice and logs.