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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
ON
ARSON CHARGE.
Local Bartender Caught by Confession
Of His ACCGmpIIce- is a Broth
er Of John P. Jones.
BOTH ARE FROM NORTH LAWRENCE.

Edward Jones, bartender at the
Gold Front saloon in South Court
street, was arrested by Sergeant VIE
landt about 1 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing on the charge of arson. Jones
was taken into the tolls in response
to a message from Massillon where
it was said Peter Oliver had confessed
to the crime, duplicating Jones. The
building burned was Jones' saloon To-
Gated at North Lawrence and the loss
was about $4,000. The fire occurred
May 16. The arrest was made after
the investigation of Deputy Fire Mar
shals Hart and Beardsley Jones was
the owner Of the burned building in
which saloon was located. He is al
legged to have attempted to get the sa-
loonkeeper out of the place but fail
ing in this threatened to burn it. A
five-gallon can of kerosene was found
in the saloon few days before the
fire but the incendiaries had evidently
been frightened away before they
could accomplish their purpose. The
building was insured with a Pittsburg
company for $4,000.
1t is said that Jones made confess
sion Of the crime to local officers. He
is alleged to have asked several men
to commit the deed and finally found
one, Oliver, who would do it. When
oliver was arrested in Massillon
Tuesday night he "peached" and said
that Jones had hired him to do the
work that he might secure the in
surance. He was to get 500 and a
suit of clothes, but only got Sc.
Marshal Kitchen, of Massillon, came
to Canton Wednesday morning and
took Jones back with him. to that
place. The accused is brother of
John P. Jones. of North Lawrence.
He has been living in Canton but a
short time.
He formerly ran a saloon at Massil.
lon He was given a hearing by
! Mayor Bell at Massillon, and will have
his trial Thursday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. He pleaded not guilty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
AUDITORS ADD $1OO,QO0 TO TAX
DUPLICATE OF STARK COUNTY
Pennsylvania Lines Given Big Boost in Annual
Apprasement Nearly Million Dollars Being
Added

ing Toms idea of what should be done.
The communication did not excite any
comment.
w. l.. Mckay tax agent for the COM
pany, and Solicitor T.. M. Livesay, Of
Columbus, were present and gave the
information with reference to the
amount of increase in the rolling stock,
etc. Mr.. Livesay stated that in addi-
ton to the state and county taxes. the
Fort Wayne company paid an excise
tax on its gross earnings of $S8,229 in
Ohio. .f - i't# nf
AUDITORS PRESENT.
The auditors composing the ap-
praising board were M. w. Oberlin of
Stark, George Feltz of Allen, G. W..
McCool of Ashland, j. F.. Adams Of
Columbiana, ]. /. Smith of Crawford,
James Bastable Of Hardin, M. G. Mac
key of Holmes. w. R. Leonard of Ma
honing, A. e. Courtney deputy Of
Richland, Thomas M. Berry OF Van
Vert, l. N. Hough deputy of Wayne,
J. N Traxter of Wyandot.
Auditors Oberlin and Buchanan also
appraised the Cleveland & Massillon
road at $4,000 mile, which is $500 a
mile more than it had formerly been
valued at. There are IA miles Of this
line in Stark county.
After the appraisement was complet-
ed, the auditors had an impromptu
banquet at he Mckinley hotel, which
was served in the private diningroom.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
A. v. MACHEN
IS ARRESTED
High Postal Official In
Custody on Charges
Filed BY Payne.
scr,pps-McRae Telegram.

ScrtppS- -McRae Telegram.
Washington, May 27. - A. w. Mach
en-, the recently suspended superinten-
dent of the free delivery division Of
the postofiice department, was arrested
at l O'Clock today upon information
filed by Postmaster General Payne.
The postmaster general called Mr..
Machen to the department shortly af-
ter noon and later he was placed ul.-
der arrest by postoffice inspectors. The
charge is that Machen participated
in profits of certain device used in
free delivery boxes and that he partici-
pated to the detriment of government
and to his own advantage in certain
contracts of the government to the
extent Of many thousands of dollars.
Machen is from Toledo, Ohio. He
was appointed to the postoffice depart
ment in the second Cleveland admin
istration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
AIR BRAKES STUCK
And Two Trains Came Tose,h
or Near Canal Dover
Women Injured.

Canal Dover o., May 26.-A Cleve-
land G. Pittsburg passenger train yes
terday was struck from the rear by a
fast moving work train. The pas
senger was Just in from Pittsburg
bound for Cleveland and the passengers
we're just alighting when the crash
came. Mrs. William Manharan. OF
Steubenville, sustained bad scalp
wound and severe bruises and is in
ternally injured Mrs. John Radford,
OF Bellaire. had one arm and shoul-
der fractured and received internal
injuries. She may die. There were
Ave others badly bruised. several
women receiving sprained ankles.
Surgical aid was sent for and the in
j,,resl were put on the next train for
their hemes.
The engineer Of the work train
claims that the air brake on his engine
would not work and he could not stop.
The rear passenger coach was nearly
empty or there might have been great
loss Of life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
WRECK VICTIM DEAD
Injuries Received by italian at
Massiiion Proved
Fatal.

I" Donopo Gareri, who was brought to
the Aultman hospital Tuesday noon,
as mentioned in Tuesdays News-Dem-
ocrat, suffering from severe injuries
received in a railroad accident at Mas
sillon earlier in the day. died at the
hospital at 6 6o'clock Tuesday evening.
The cause of death was the severe
shock received from the accident in
which his head was crushed and one
of his legs was almost cut of. The
remains were removed to MassillOn
Tuesday night for burial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
TO OUR READERS
New Haven. Addison Co., Vt

4,sl,.e New Haven, Addison Co., Vt.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. y.
Gentlemen: About year ago was
suffering from what ! supposed was
rheumatism. ! became SO bad that
could hardly get on my feet from a
sitting position. ! run down in weight
from one hundred and nine-five to a
hundred and forty-five pounds. tried
different kinds Of medicine but re-
ceiyed little or no help. saw DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp -Roothighlyr recommended
for kidney trouble, but never had any
idea that my kidneys were effected
thought would try fifty-cent bottle
OF Swamp-Root and see what the effect
would be- l commenced taking 1t ac-
lcording to directions and in few days
| saw that 1t was helping me ! used
the fifty-cent bottle and then bought
two more dollar bottles, and they COM
pletely cured me. have got back to
my original weight one hundred and
ninety-five pounds, and l am thor
ough advocate of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. very Truly,
Feb. II, 1902. VIM. M. PARTCH.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful remedy, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, sent absolutely free by
mail, also book telling all about
Swamp-Roo II you are already con-
vinced that SwampRoo is what you
need. you can purchase the regular
fifty-cent. and one-dollar size bottles
at the drug stores everywhere. Don't
make a mistake, but remember the
name, swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer'y
nxyn nnnn~Hkof. and the address, Hing
hamtoa, n. =. u evsvy bsttls,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

The tax valuation of the Fort Wayne
railroad was raised $914,000 at the
meeting of the county auditors in Can
ton Wednesday morning. This increase
was upon the rolling stock, moneys
and credits, and other property, aside
from the tracks. The value Of the roll
ing stock was increased from $500
per mile to $9,S40 and the moneys and
credits from $500 to 5000 per mile. The
main track was valued at $2S,O0O, the
second track at $4,000 and sidings at
$4,000 perniile, making the total ap-
praisement in the state of Ohio $12,-
634,783, or little over $4,000 per mile
This increase will add over $100, 900
to the tax duplicate Of Stark county,
as there are 35 miles of the road with
in the county as well as large amount
Of side tracks and other property.
MAYOR TOM HEARD FROM.
The auditors met in court room No.
at the court house Wednesday morn
ing and were not long In making the
appraisement. 1t was deemed not ex-
pedient to attempt to raise the values
of the main track for the reason that
the Fort Wayne is already on the du-
plicate $1,000 mile higher than any
other road in the state. A communica-
tion was read from Mayor Tom l..
johnson expressing his regret that he
could not be present, and some figures
prepared by Prof Bemis were sent CIV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
STATE MUST CARE FOR
UNFORTUNATE CLASSES
Ohio Face to Face With Serious Problem-.Stark
County Took Lead in Movement.

which the county could support them.
Prosecutor Day received letter
from Governor Nash stating that he
had taken the matter up with the at
toruey general, and sent a copy of
his communication to Sheets, in which
the fact was set forth that the legisla
ture had made no appropriation for
caring for the extra number of insane
which would become its charge after
the law goes into effect Money was
but the improvements will not be COM
pleted until a year or more.
IT'S UP TO SHEETS.
The governor submitted to the at
torney general two questions which
were practically those raised by Prose-
cutor Day. as follows:
What can the trustees and super
intendents of these hospitals legally
do when the insane from the in
frmaries are offered to them? And
what can the county commissioners
and infirmary directors of the differ
ent counties legally do under the cir
cumstances?"
The governor promised as soon as
his legal advisor gave an opinion to
send copy of it to the prosecutor.
The situation is one that is en-
barrassing. The insane cannot be
turned loose in the community, yet
apparently no one is authorized to
care for them. If the infirmaries are
compelled to keep them, the county
may demand that the state pay the
expense, by future appropriation IL
no money is available at the present
time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

RAvAGES
Philippine Reports Show
Terrible Mortality Rate.

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Washington, May 27.-Reports from
the health commission of the Philip
pines received today at the war de-,
partment show alarming ravages made
by cholera during the past year. The
total number of cases that have ap-
peared since the beginning of the ep-
idemic last year is 1857, the deaths
83,2S2, showing mortality of SO per,
cent, in. the city of Manila 4,680 cases
have appeared with 3,471 deaths.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
MASSIlLON NEWS
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
Masslllon, May 27.--The Massillon
Bridge Co. is seriously considering the
removal of their plant from this city
to some neighboring point where a
better factory site can be obtained.
One of the best offers which has come
to the company lately is from the city
of Alliance, which offers about acres
Of land and two railroad connections.
President A. C. Sprague, Of Toledo.
will arrive here tonight, when the
matter will be thoroughly discussed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
DAMAGE SUIT
Concerns Stark County.

Roston, May 27.--Mr5. Martha p.
Mcdonald, formerly Of Pittsburg, took
the stand yesterday. In her own be-
half. in the suit Of Mrs. Hattie A.
Jackson against her for alternating the
affections of Millard A. jackson, Of
Pittsburg. 5000 worth. She declared
she met him once at Alliance, O., and
another time at Allegheny. when she
was travelling for the company
through Pennsylvania and Ohio. She
also denied having possession OF
Jackson's insurance papers, which
Mrs. Jackson demanded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
POSTAL SCANDALS
ARE WIDESPREAD
System In Philippines Likely
to he lnvestia iaated-Post'
y master Charged
With Default.
scripps- -McRae Telegram

Scripps-McRae TeteuruL
Washington, May 27.-The Philip
pines are having their postal scandals
as we'll as Washington is now. Of Cuba
had in recent past. Two cases are re-
ported by mail to the war department
this morning, One is that Of former
Postmaster Milne at Tacloban Leyte,
who Is accused not only of taking ST.
600 current money of the United States
but even a 4O0-pound safe. which is
supposed to have contained money.
He ID under arrest. Some time ago
$4,000 disappeared from the mails be-
tween the hour 1t left his Office and
the time 1t should have reached Manila.
Other Irregularities are reported and
II is feared at the department that an
investigation of entire postal system of
the Philippines may have to be UNDER
takcn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

The agitation precipitated by Pros
ecuting Attorney r. II. Day of Stark
county, and the commissioners, as to
what disposition shall be made of the
insane and epileptics in the infirmaries
of the state after June 1, has STIR
red up the governor and other state
officials as to the gravity of the situa-
ton, and it is possible that an extra
session of the legislature may be CALI
ed to make an appropriation to meet
the expense of caring for the unfortu-
mates.
When the appropriations were made
for the building of the Massillon state
hospital and the enlarging of other
similar institutions, the condition was
inserted that after June /, 1903, it
should be unlawful for any infirmary
to retain any insane inmates. They
should all be turned over to the state
and cared for in the proper asylums.
This also included epileptics.
ALMOST TIME FOR ACTION.
1t is now within a few days of the
time when the law goes into effect and
hospitals of the state are not in condi-
ton to receive the insane. Realizing
that they cannot legally be kept in the
infrmary, the county commissioner 8
called the attention of Prosecutor Day
to the matter about week ago and he
at once notified the authorities at the
Massillon and the Ohio hospital for
epileptics at Gallipolis and Governor
George X. Nash that after June l the
state would have to take charge of the
70 or more insane and epileptic in the
Stark county infirmary, as there was
no warrant of law after June / by
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
AMERICAN JOCKEY
W|NSENGL|SH DERBY
,cripps.M Telegram.

ecripps -Mclsae Telegram.
London, May 27.-The greatest rae
ing event of the year, the derby, was
won today by Mr.. j. Miller Browns
colt, Rock Sand.
The horse was ridden by Skeets Mar
tin, American, and there was a great
waving of stars and stripes at the fin
ish.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

STATE FOR
ROOSEVELT

Sci ipps-McRaa Tele gram.
: Harrisburg, Pa, May 27.-The Re-
publican state convention. today in
dorsed Roosevelt and pledged itself to
stand for his nomination in 1904.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
wEARsTLER REUNION.

The fourteenth reunion of the
Wcarstler family will be held Thurs
day, June 18th at the home of Aaron
Wearstler in New Berlin. 0.
SIMON H. ,WEARSTLER, Pres.
THOMAS r. WEARSTLER. Sec
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
CASES POSTPONED

scri i,ns- Stcysae Tsiegram.
jackson, KY, May 27.-The cases Of
Curtis Jett and Tom White. indicted
Tor the murder OF ] n. Marcunl. were
called at the opening OF court today
~ Jndes Rsdwine ahd p1sssd until
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

"'rhere are but few rich. DOCTORS, =
says q medical journal This 10 doubts
less due to The tact tAat there are 20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29

VlAnl VIZ N~nl' Stomach ma Bowels
such Constipation Piles
Deormes and Surgical Diseases Chronic sphlic
Heart and Liver Blood Skin
Eczema Pmples Fckles Female Diseases especially those
which haed eki Epeptc
permanently cured scientific
Paralysis
Headache secpssness Dizziness Nervous
Spinal Irritation knife
Bladder Diseases Rights Disease
and Nasal Diseases such Bronchitis
Deafness cured original
II costs employ than risk life
IN inexperienced physician.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-29
NO MONEY REQUIRED OF IlEsPoNsIeLE pa

PRIVATE AND SEXUAL DISEASES-A perfect in all
hos Mah0od Seminal Weakness Effects
Vitality Confusion OF Ideas Aversion Society Loss Of Memory
treatment Gonorrh@a Syphilis Gee structure Hydce
without
drance from business Gabe when
The France system Of Local Treatment with Developer
full for varcee and Structure
covered the greatest known for oil diseases peculiar
Entirely applied Consuitaton
and correspondence free and strictly confidential.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-19

be discussed. The manufacturers will
oppose certain features of the law,
which they declare to be toe stringent.
1t is contended by the manufacturers
that it is almost impossible to put up
some goods, especially those in. cans.
without introducing some ingredients
other than the food Itself. They say
that where these ingredients are HARM
less the foods should not be consid-
cred adulterated. Wednesday will be
manufacturers day, at which time the
pure food laws will come up for dis
cussion.
Numerous other matters will come
before the convention for discussion,
but, according to w. w. P. Mcconnell,
the greater part of the conventions
time will be given over to a discussion
of the dairy interests. Among the
prominent dairymen who will speak on
this subject will be Alfred H. Jones,
state dairy and food commissioner of
Illinois: Moroni Heiner, state dairy
and food commissioner of Utah; C. p.
Sherwood, state dairy and food COM
of South Dakota, and w. w.
P. Mcconnell, Minnesota's state dairy
and food commissioner.
All arrangements for the entertain
ment ~of the guests have been COM
pleted. Friday afternoon the dele
gates and other visitors will be en-
tertained by the Commercial club.
Trolley rides to the state fish hatchery,
Como park, White Bear lake and Fort
Smelling during the afternoon, will be
followed by banquet In the evening
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-19
DAIRY AND FOOD men
TOHEAR OF EFFECTS
OF BORAX AS A DIET
DR.. WiIey'sAddress Viii Be One
of Features of National Con-
vention Here This Week
Many Noted Men Coming.

Some of the most noted dairy and
food men in the United States will be
in attendance at the annual conven-
tho of the National Association of
Dairy and Food Commissioners, which
will meet in st. Paul Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday of this
week.
One of the most interesting ad-
dresses which will be heard during the
convention will doubtless be that of
DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the bu-
reau of chemistry of the department of
agriculture, who will tell Of the results
of experiments made by him in his
government boarding house" His
talk will be illustrated with a number
of stereopticon views. for the pur-
pose of showing the effect of food pre-
servatives, tobacco. nuts and other
products on the human system. For
several months DR.. Wiley experiment
ed with adulterated food of various
kinds upon ten young men, who were
fed by the government free Of charge
during the time All kinds of adul-
terations were placed in the stomachs
of these young men. four of whom were
known as the poison squad" DR..
Wiley is said to have gained much
valuable information from these eXper-
iments, and his address on the subject
will be one of the most interesting and
instructing which will be heard dur
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-19
CITY RAILWAY CLERKS
SECURE TWO STEAMERS
Propose to Make the Annual Picnic.
Aug. 8, Great Success.

g, The ninth annual picnic of the Twin
City Railway Clerks association will
be held Saturday. Aug. s. at Prescott,
Wis, on the st. Croix.
Ever since this association was first
organized. nine years ago, these annual
outings have been looked forward to
by the army of 1000 clerks employed
in the general offices of the ten railway
lines centering in the Twin Cities.
All the offices will close for that day
to give their employees an opportunity
to take advantage of a day of rest.
For this year the association has
chartered the two large excursion
steamers, the J. ]. Hill and Cyclone,
with barges, and has engaged Mar
lows Military band and special orches-
ira to provide the music for dancing,
both going and returning.
At Prescott a most attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged. including
all kinds of races and games. for all
of which liberal prizes will be awarded
the winners.
The executive committee of the as
ISOLATION this year is composed Of c.
H. Townsend. Northern Pacific Rail-
way; F. L. Sweeney, Great Northern
railway; A. B. Sharp and E. l.. Pardee
Omaha railway and Harry Wagner,
Northern Pacific railway.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-19
OMAHA ISSUES AN
ATTRACTIVE BOOK
1t Contains Much information
Concerning Twin Cities and
Their Suburban Resorts.

A person totally unfamiliar with the
eeoeran hy of ST. Paul and Minneapolis
and their suburban pleasure resorts
can acquire a whole lot of useful IN
formation in a short time by pefuSlhS
a most attractive guide book just IS
sued by General Passenger Agent Teas
dale, of the Omaha line, and entitled
"How to See Minneapolis and ST. Paul"
The little book, which is put up in
the form of a railroad folder, is pro-
fusely illustrated with half-tone cuts
of the beauty spots of the Twin Cities,
as we'll as a series of maps showing the
routes of electric lines of both cities.
The color scheme of the book is red and
black The trips described are:
Back and forth between Minneapo-
lis and ST. Paul." Minneapolis to st.
Paul by Merriam Park and Summit
avenue" st Paul to White Bear lake,
Saltwater, Lake Elmo and Hudson"
1.-The river trip, st. Paul to Minnehaha
falls" Minneapolis to Minnehaha falls
and the soldiers home" Minneapolis
to the state university, st. Anthony
falls and the flour mills ITO st. Paul
Indian Mounds and the state fish
hatchery" "To the charming Mime
apolis lakes, Calhoun and Harriet"
"To the Minneapolis saw-mill district"
"St. Paul to romantic, historic Fort
Snelling,'' Lake Minnetonka, the Big,
Beautiful Water" Park avenue and
the grain district of Minneapolis"
Accompanying each map is detailed
description of the trip, including infor-
nation as to distance and expenses. )
One of the novel features of the book
consists of maps of the Town and
Country golf links of st. Paul, and
those of the Minikahda club at Lake
Calhoun, Minneapolis, accompanied by
half-tone pictures of the club houses.
The book also contains smaller charts
showing the business district of each
city, and a large two-page map of the
Twin Cities.
All in all, it is compendium of
much useful information, presented in
an attractive form. and fully as bene-
fetal to St.2Paul and Minneapolis as to
the railroad that issued it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-19


ing the fourqdays of the convention.
W. w. P. Mcconnell, state dairy and
food commissioner for Minnesota. has
requested the association to devote
considerable time to the discussion of
dairy affairs. Mr.. Mcconnell believes
nothing which will come before the
convention win be of more Importance
to Minnesota;cwhic is5in the midst of
the great dairy pro auefngs belt Many
dairy experts will address the conven-
ton on the Importance of the industry
and the most practical ways of ad-
vancing it's interests. q
Many Noted Speakers.
Among the speakers who will talk on
this subject will be Henry E. Alvord,
chief of the dairy division of the de-
partment of agriculture at washington.
H. r. Wright will speak on 1.-The Dairy
Industry of Our Great Country" w.
D. Hoard, former governor of Wiscon-
sin, will speak on DAIRY Products"
and the discussion which will follow
his address will be led by Prof. T. L.
Hacker, of the state school of agri-
culture, and B. D. White. of the state
dairy and food commission.
The pure food laws of Minnesota,
Wisconsin and North Dakota will also