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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
JULIUS LESSER PRESIDENT.
Succeeds w. Is. kavanaugh as
Head Of Cotton Compress Co.

At a meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF
the ST. Louis Compress Company yesteruaS
afternoon Jules Lesser OF the Lesser-GOld-
man Cotton Company was unanimously
elected l,r-s.,lzut TO succeed William n
KaVauaugh. The retirement OF Mr.. kaNa-
uaugh Is due TO the manifold duties mn
posed upon him by other enterprises Win
which he j. connected
Hr. Lesser has devoted his entire business
career to the cotton business IN all its
uhaseS lie l. considered one Of the leading
authorities on cotton In the Mississippi
VALLEY having closely studied the subject
b1th - q business and from an economic
STANDPOINT He possesses great energy aBd
business sagacity. and his election IL looked
upon With favor by the local cotton dealers
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
INQUEST OVER MINE VICTIMS.
Coronefs Jury Finds Entry Had
Not Been Sprinkled Since March l.


SsndOyai. Ill. April 3.-Ths COrossT J--s
IN the inqGeE- Into the death OF -lElr -
miners WhJ lost their lives n the eNtll
mine disaster here Tuesday. has reached Z.
verdict after having been out about IMo
hours Th-- verdict the same In sach casT-
finds that the miners came 70 thelr oSalh
by force of an explosion IN SandoEaI Alhr
Alareh 81. szid explosion was cauSSl -
windy shot on face Of fifth west enlIg
fred BY Giovanni Grachina. and 1urtheF
find that said nfth west entTy had not p=eh
Spriukied since March !. lS3-
II was signed b. each Of the s,N Jurors
q = Dew foreman. W J. McNally. =
W Nelson. William McClsllsnd. George
kiefsr and John l. Robertson II vas
compromise verdict. part Of the Jurors &C.
siriIg ~ report more fully on the conol-
tiOns OF the mine .,-,,,
Of thosa living e is thought that William
AIcFa,ideu. Henry Wheeler and Frank Day
NAV recover but the chances are not IA
vorable for Charles Lewis and perhaps y!
Neg house.
\ meeting Of the miners local union was
hell this afternoon. al which arrangements
were inaugurated TO aid those affected by
deaths or Injuries. In addition TO local aid
Il r. likely that district and state funds or
the equalization Will be used Provision
ms been made for such requirements. ana
much suffering has been relieved in the dis
irritation OF these funds
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
KANSAS WHEAT FLoURISHING.
Plant in Good Condition in All
Parts of State.
REPrRLIc SPECIAL.


Topeka, Kas., April 3.-The Southwestern
Grain Journal, the organ of the Kansas
Grain Dealers Association. will print the
Following tomorrow In regard to the condi-
ton of the wheat crop in Kansas:
Tho prospects for crop OF winter
wheat could not he better than at the pres
ent time. Everywhere in the Southwest
the fields are covered with a thick blanket
OF living green. and only in a few isolated
localities IL there any complaint of either
too light or too much moisture. The plant
has gone through the winter I'm good shape
and nowhere In the Southwest has any Of
ing.
The Hessian flies may cause some appre-
henEion later, but at this time all reports
would Indicate that their presence at this
time is local. There seems 10 he a strip Of
country through the wheat belt from north
TO south from twenty-five TO fifty miles
wide, which reports the presence of the fly.
but wheat is said TO be looking good even
there This strip begins I'm Mitchell Coun-
ty and terminates in the northeast corner
OF Oklahoma"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
ARE YOU PREPARED1
There Are Some Things More
Practical Than Prayer.

some must die on mountains high,
Ana some In wars commotion.
The deadly wire. and smoke and fire,
End lives OF pure devotion.
Ana some there be who death will see
In every flash OF lightning
But wearers feel with rubber heel
Beyond mere tempest-frIght-ning.
o'Sullivsn's Rubber Heels iusuIate the
body and rob the tempest of its terrors.
New rubber is the reason
There's hidden danger in junk rubber. so
buy by the name-osuiiivan's
o'sullivnn's are &c pair. plus price of at
taching.
Every dealer in this city has them-or
win get them for you.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
INSTANTANEOUS RELIEF.

Every reader Of The Republic should be
interested in the guaranteed cure for Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion and Stomach Deranss-
ments offered by the Eupepsi1 Co Mucn
time ard many experiments have BEEN nee
essay 10 perfect this remedy. EUPEPStA
TABLETS act quickly. promote digestion
and positively cure. At all flrst-class drug
gists for 50c. Send for book. Treatise on
Stomach Troubles" and three days treat
Eupepsia Chemical Co. S23 Clark ave. St
Louis, Mo.-Ady.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
BRoGER MAY SUCCEED MORRIS.
Change in Office of Assistant See
retarv at Mercantile Clhh.

Edwin Morris. who has been assistant sec
retary of the Mercantile Club for the last
fourteen years. resigned his position yes
terday and will sever his connection with
the club within the next few days. MI
Morris has had full charge OF the ofiice
competent man.
In all likelihood Mr.. Morris's successor
will be Oscar +. BrOyer, who has hlled the
position OF assistant in the Office for up
wards OF twelve years. NJ. Broyer Is well
known andfs thoroughly conversant with
bv the club members as Mr.. Morris's Jog
ical successor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
WATERWoRKS FOR CAMERON.
Hiram Phillips of st. Louis En-
gagged to Supervise Work.

Cameron. No, April 3.-The City Council
of Cameron has employed Hiram Phillips
President Of the st. Louis Board of Pubic
improvements TO make plans and specfnca-
tions for a proposed $1,000 waterworks
system.
The execution of the work viii also De
personaIIy s,trperyised by Mr.. Phillips, and
will be started at once to avoid connictng
with street paving now In progress.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
See Our 50 Spring Hats.
wM. II. RoErTER HAT CO., SIS PM
oxerdue steamer. Arrive Mt MiaucIon.

Paris. April 3.-The Ministry OF Marine
to-day received dispatch from ST. Pierre.
Miquelon. announcing the safe arrival there
OF the overdue French steamers BurEunda
and NOtrc Dame du Salute. which sailed
from st. MalO. France. March II, for ST.
Pierre. each having about 30 passengers
the owners OF fishing boats and the families
Of the owners.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
Boy. Charged with Lead Pipe Theft.

street: John Holmann, 10 years old of No.
5afs South Broadway. and John Gibson, 10
wears old. of No. 1i32 North Fourteenth
street, were arrested yesterday afternoon
on the charge OF stealing lead pipe ana ga
fixtures from a vacant house at No. -
Pine street, which is owned by lewis FefrS
Of No. IL Vandeventer place.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
ELECTRIC ROAD FINANCED.
Construction of Columbia-Jeffer-
son City Line to Begin Now.
nEPUBLIC sPEcTAI.

HEPUBLlC SPECIAL.
Columbia, Mo. April 3.-Geurge B. Harri-
son of Glasgow. president Of the Central
Missouri Electric Railroad Company. writes
TO Columbia parties that the financing of
the road has been assured and that the
actual construction Of the road will be be-
gun as soon as the right-of-way Is secured.
Plans are being perfected for an electric
railway from Jefferson City to Columbia
Senator y. NJ Anderson Is promoting the
enterprise and s NJ. Meyers and ]. o. Scott
are assisting.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
COFFEE MAKES LOW RECORD.
Sells for Less Than -Four Cents In
New York Exchange.

New York April 3-Cof,ee took another
drop on the New York Coffee Exchange To-
day. going below cents for No. grade.
frst time IN the history OF the exchange
Apru cOfn=e was quoted at 3.ssc-
The lowest quotation up TO yesterday IN
any previous period OF decline was In 1e<e
when the same grade Of coffee vent 10
+-10c- An immense world crop OF coffee this
year IS the reason for the decline.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
AntiIicense Ticket.
REPUBLICS sPE

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Virginia. Ill. April s.-Antilicense party
nominated for city ofices the Following
Bristow: Treasurer. George Bailey; At
torney. Richard Mills; Aldermen, Fred
Schafter. James Norris and w. Barekly.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
Student Get. Governmen, Po.ltion.

Columbia. Mo-, April "A. T. Sweet Of
versity. was appointed to-day TO a position
under the United States Department OF
Agriculture. He will spend siy months I'm
southwestern Colorado gathering inforrna-
lion regarding soils, rainfall and depths Of
moisture. He will then be transferred 70
Southern California
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
st. Leo. Pari.h Musical Comedy.

4 grand musical comedy. entitled "a
Dress Rehearsal" VIII De presented under
the auspices Of 81. Leo's Court Women's
Catholic order OF FOresters in St J>eo's
Hall. Twenty-third and Sfullanphy streets.
Faster Monday, April L. A dance will take
place after the performance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
Called 90 Pennington, No.

J.. Bullard of Ashland, this county has
been called to the pastorate OF the Farm
ington Baptist Church. The Reverend c.
u Hickok recently was called to the pas-
torate Of the Pennington Presbyterian
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
TWO OFFICES IN LARGE OFFICE
building for rent. Apply Nelson Chesman.
il2s Pine st
KILLED HIMSELF ON DOORSTEP.
Charles Straub Committed Suicide
at Shiel, Mo.
REPUBLIC sPEcIAL

Monroe City. Mo. April 2-Charles
strauo 20 years old, a resident of Shiei.
the head on his front porch late last even
ing. Death was almost instantaneous
Mr.. Straub was a highly respected citizen.
His suicide is attributed to domestic trou-
bles.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04

The St Louis Dental Society VIII meet at
the Missouri Historical Society building.
ing. Papers by Doctor Herman PTtn and
Doctor De Courcey Lindsey win be read
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04

4 prize euchre will be given by Eagles
Temple No. 8. R9thbone Sisters. at TriInp's
Hail. No. 1872 North Grand avenue. Friday
afternoon, April Il. Prizes will be awarded
for each table
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04

Property owners having vacant or i'm
proved property for sale or rent should not
fail 60 see that Il Is advertised In the Sun
day Republic.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
Dental societr Meeting.

Best for rheumatism-Eimer q Amends
Prescription. No. 2S5i. Celebrated on II
merits for many e1ectual cures
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
All Styles Spring Hats, %.
WI. II. ROETTER HAT CO., SIS PINE


Superintendent Soldan has given permits
sion 10 Mr.. Sogo Matsumato 10 exhibit his
famous collection OF Japanese prints At the
High School for a week. beginning this aft
ernoon. Ths prints will be on exhibition
from 3 TO each afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04

Take two Orangeine Powders, - minutes
apart. when chilled or exposed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-04-04
CITY ITEMS.

YoU viii certainly miss seeing the finest
reelection OF Boys and Youths Clothing in
the city if you don't visit the ready made
department OF the CRAWFORD STORE,
We believe their prices ON such goods to be
the most moderate Ia the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08

Rex street It is not a large house
nor is it magnificently furnished but
there is home-like air about it whien
is infinitely attractive. Four rooms,
n basement kitchen and a cellar cont
prise the space bounded by It's four
walls. Beside paying for the house,
the furnishings we're purchased end 4
sum large enough to provide for neces-
saries for some time to come was left,
from charitable contributions.
Mrs. Douty was seen at her home
Wednesday afternoon by News-Dem
ocrGt reporter. Five little children,
three girls and two boys. the Oldest bLt
eight years of age and the youngest
only seven weeks, having been born
after her husbands death, share the
little home with her.
Il am deeply grateful to all VIII
helped me in my time of need and &c
pccialiy to the News Democrat and
the street railway employees. Mrs.
Douty said. THE home IS just as
bought it, sufficient for my nesds and
those of my children"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
|NFLUENzA'S
SYMPT TOMS
Canton Woman's Condition Excited
The Alarm Of Rural Physician
His Diagnosis.
THOUGHT She HAD SCARLET Fever.

Local physicians are discussing pc
culiar symptoms of influenza which is
epidemic in Canton at the present time.
In the cases which have come under
observation, the head becomes conge.;-
ted and a rash resembling that of scar
let fever makes its appearance on tie
arms and hands.
Practitioners are likely to be deceive
ed at first by these cases. One sufferers,
a lady living in this city was sent 10
her home in the country by her ply
sician to recuperate from a severe at
tack OF the influenza. A country ply
sician who was called in to prescriJ Je
for jumped at the conclusion that sh }
was suffering from case of scarlet
fever and made preparations to quar-
antine her. In order to escape deten-
ton the patient was compelled to COM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
Nash S CALL
IS SENT OUT
Fore Cele bration ofOhio's
First Centenary Of
Sta 'eh ood.

Governor Nash Tuesday issued the
following proclamation calling attea-
tion to the celebration of the centen-
NAL of Ohio at Chillicothe May 20 and
n:
"Un March !, 1903, the first general
assembly of Ohio met and organized
at Chillicothc. Ohio. and at that time
the state Of Ohio entered upon its ca
reer Of statehood.
rThe centennial celebration Of this
event will be held at Chillicothe May
20 and 21 by authority of the general
assembly of Ohio and under the au-
spices of the Ohio State Archaeology
ical and Historical society.
"The growth and development Of
Ohio during the century of its state
hood has been one commensurate with
the greatness of our nation. 1t is ft
ting that its achievements be properly
observed TO the end that the commem.
Grafton of its great deeds and the lives
of its founders may be, not only pe"-
petuated for the henefit of generations
to come. but may be a source of inspir-
alton to the living of today.
Now therefore, in behalf Of the
state invite its officials and the pso
pie thereof to assemble at Chilicothe
on the dates aforesaid and participate
in the celebration then to be observ-
ed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
HOW TO MAKE CHERRY TARTs.

HOW TO MAKE CHERRY TARTS.
For these l made number of what
the bakers call pate-cases, cutting the
first round of light pastry about the
size of large biscuit, making three or
four more layers of the same size, ana
with smaller cutter taking a round
out of the middle of each of these.
Then ! piled then carefully on top OF
each other, baked them. and set them
aside to cool. | picked out firm. we'll
shaped cherries, washed them, and put
them over the fire in syrup made OF
one cupful of sugar to one pint of we
ter. ] stewed them very slowly until
they were tender, but not crushed. and
put them aside to cool. At the last mo-
ment ! filled the pastry-shapes with
the stewed cherries. The syrup was
not all used, but put II aside for fur
ther use. The tarts were arranged on
dishes and branches of cherry blossoms
laid about them. ! must not forget to
say that we had to send to town for
the cherries, as we had not yet come 10
the point when the ripe fruit and the
blossoms can be picked from the same
tree - May Woman's Home Compan-
ion .H..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
C0zY Home PROVIDED FOR
WIDOW
Mrs. Ada Douiy Now Resides in Cottage Purchas
ed With Aid of News. Democrat Fund.

Surrounded by her family CT fiye
happy little tots, Mrs. Ada Dou,y, the
widow of William Douty, who was ia
tally injured in the collision of a local
New Years night, is low living in the
comfortable little home, which was
purchased by her with the funds whi, III
were raised by sympathizing friends.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Douty
was injured on the night OF New
Years and fingered in an unconsc.ohe
condition from that time until his
death, January 5. He was attended
all that time by his wife whose un-
firing Efforts excited the sympathy cf
all who noticed her.
Left penniless, WITH 70 supporter
ly of small children dependent upon
her Mrs. Douty was tolf ontad with
poverty. The News-Democrat ch- m.
pioned her cause and started an agita-
ton which resulted in considerable 'e
sum of money being raised Ia subs:rip-
tons and through various beleft per-
formances and plans. A local busine s
man also championed her caus, and
through him the home was pu cha ed.
With this money Ms. Douty was
enabled to purcase little home WHERE
she and her family might reside the
rest of their days. Tuesday she moved
into the home situated at 700 North
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
c. A. R. PASSES
RESOLUTIONS !.
Mckinley Post Urges
Business Me n to Close
Stores May 80.

There has been considerable discus
sion lately concerning the attitude
which is likely to be taken by the
merchants of the city with respect to
closing their places OF business on
Decoration day on account of its be-
ing Saturday, the busiest day OF the
business week.
At the meeting Of Mckinley post G..
A. r., Wednesday evening, action was
taken by that organization to formu-
late a request of the merchants and
manufacturers of the city for the COR
rect observance of the day.
A resolution was adopted by the
unanimous vote of the post as follows:
Whereas, Memorial day is, by
the laws of congress and of Ohio,
made a holiday dedicated to the
memory of the soldiers of the re-
public who laid down their lives
in defense Of the Union of States
and for the preservation of the
nation, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we, as the rep
resentatives of the Grand Army
of the Republic at Canton, do
hereby respectfully and earnestly
request the merchants and manu-
iacturers of Canton to observe
said day by the closing of their
factories and places of business
on Saturday, May 30.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
WHEELING RAILROADS.
new COAL|NG Triple.
Correspondence
.NAvARRE.

Navarro, May 81 The news OF the
marriage of Mr. W. Netsby and Miss
Jennie Heintzleman came as pleas
ant surprise to their many friends.
They will erect residence here this
summer. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Shelter of Cam
ton spent Sunday in town
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelly, a
bouncing, girl ~ "a,
Mr.. and Mrs. z. T. Baltzly of Mas
sillon were callers in Navarro Sunday.
Z Recorder Schaffter Of Wooster
was in town Sunday.
The bah game Saturday between the
Massillon team and Navarro resulted
in victory for Navarro. Score 15
to IL.
Mr.. ]. Il. Sffert of Cleveland spent
several days at home, the guest of his
parents here.
Mrs Wannamaker has moved into
the Moss property and Mr.. Myers now
occupies the Wannamaker property on
Railroad street.
Fire broke out in the warehouse of
Bennett & Son in Rochester but was
extinguished without much damage
Misses Leila Ricksecker and Ola
Corl spent Saturday in Canton.
DR.. 8. j. Shelter has been on the
sick list.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
MEMORIAL COLLEGE IN .....
II HONOR OF M'KINLEY

Rev. j. w. McCallum of Jasper, New
York, is in the city. Rev. McCallum
ic here on conference with Justice
William r. Day, relative to the estab-
lishment of Mckinley memorial coli
lege at Jasper
He IL the originator of the idea, and
his project has attained wide publicity
and attracted much favorable COM
ment since he first announced his be-
lief in its feasibility. Rev. McCallum
has enlisted the attention of many
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
FOR REASONS OF STATE.

This charming little love story is
contained in a 12s-page book just is
sued by the Lackawanna railroad.
The book is profusely illustrated with
more than 175 half-tone~ 'engravings,
and describes the attractive summer
resorts along the Lackawanna rail-
road, with complete information about
hotels and boarding houses Sent on
receipt of s cents in stamps to cover
cost of mailing. Address T, w. Lee
general passenger agent, Lackawanna
Railroad New York city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08

ment were most decided in their OBJ
jections to this plan. The men on the
night shift had offered no objection to
working on their shift until $3.50 AMI
the day men could not see the reason
for allowing the night men half hour
off and forcing them to work that
much earlier. ,. ss,
A. conference was held between em-
plOyers and employees and 1t was fina'-
'ly arranged that the men should go
TO work at 6.15, concession OF IS
minutes, 2hes questioR,e however, Ia
not fully settled as yet rs the employss
OF some Of the departments still seek
to'.secpre z, = Sfogeement Of the q; 80
O'clock rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
CAN'T LOSE YOUNG.

: 1t will be. of interest to Canton
baseball fans TO know that Cy Young
the well known Boston pitcher, is oncc
more getting his batting eye. In n
game with Washington Wednesday,
Young knocked a homer which was
responsible for Boston's victory
Young at one time pitched for Cam
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08

prominent New Workers in the enter
prise. and is here to secure. II possible,
an understanding with Justice Day as
member of the Mckinley memorial
association and as the late presidents
intimate friend.
1t is believed that an educational
institution along the lines suggested
by Rev. McCulum would have ma
tioral influence.
Rev. McCalum is stopping at the
Barnett house He will remain in
Canton several days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
Canton Markets

Butter has taken another drop in
price, selling at 20 cents a pound for
good country product. Dealers are
paying but 16. The supply is increas-
ing rapidly and the quality is great
ly improved.
Southern Strawberries are coming
forward freely. The poorer qualities
are selling at rather low prices for the
season, but they are undesirable. The
better grades are up in price. Local
growers state that the first crop of
blossoms have been killed by the
frosts and that the crop will be a
short one.
In the Chicago markets cattle,
sheep and hogs are all reported TO
have dropped off ten points in price.
COUi IRA PRODUCE.
BUTTER, EGGS. LARD AND
PUULTRY.
Corrected daily by L Dumont)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08

municate with her physician in Canton
and have him vouch for the nature of
her illness. .L-
The local physician dropped his conn
try cousin note and now all is Sc
rene.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08
THE EPICURE.

"They say the glass eater has made
a fortune.
Yes, he can afford TO eat all cut
glass now"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-08

Robertsville, May Z. H. Anthony
transacted business in Canton Tues
day.
Calvin Aultman and family of AL
lance, were entertained at the home
of Norman Reese last Sunday.
VIM. Shearer is building cold stor-
age room to his slaughter house.
Irwin Waltz is very i'll of the mumps.
The pupils of the Baker district will
give literary entertainment at the
close of school, May %.
John Blackledge, pupil from this
school was successful at the last Pat
terson examination.
Leslie CHASER is employed at the
depot as extra helper.
Amos Coy moved his dwelling and
will erect new one soon.