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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Skating Rink at Taft School Being Put
 in Condition.
 The skating rink at the Taft school is being put into condition for the com ing hockey season. At present the boys are practicing at the Heminway pond.
 MT Mclean Is here from Lansford, Pa, visiting his brother.
 The regular meeting of the Water town grange, P. of H., was held last evening. Some interesting papers were read.
 Although about eight inches of snow fell yesterday there is no sleighing Many had planned for q sleigh hire this evening, but the fun will have to, be put off for the present.
 The mail carriers were about an hour behind schedule time yesterday, owing to the heavy snow.
 Mervyn Rose has secured position with the Scovill Manufacturing Go of Waterbury.
 Robert Morrow has In his possession a yellow and white hound which came to him during the storm "Wednesday night.
 J. J. Keilty's horse became uneasy while standing near the residence or Ira C.. Hotchkiss and returned to the store at lively gait, without doing any damage. |
 Chief R. V. Magee attended the meet ing of fire chiefs in Waterbury yester- day.
 But fifteen of the twenty eight cows were auctioned off on Tuesday at Cal win Mack's. Those that were sold did not bring over two-thirds of their value and for that reason the sale was dis continued.
 Work on our new highway will be discontinued for the winter, and the workmen will return to their homes, ln Durham. The contractor did not wish to start his contract this fall, but had to in order to save the state appropr1- ation for the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
obseauies of an Arm.

Newton Loehr of Milton, near Indian apolis, Ind, had an arm crushed in corn shredder several days ago, and the member had to be anputated. He in sisted the limb should have a regular burial, and accordingly the funeral took place in the Milton cemetery the other day, says the Chicago Record Herald. The arm was placed in sat in lined coffin, and the services at the grave were the same as though body was being buried. Loehr's relatives from Anderson and other points in the county were ngeaenS ksestnter ent..,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
Troops Mnx Go to Mines.

TRINIDAD, Colo, Dec. f: - Mr.. Mitchell and other mine workers of elsewhere were served with papers in a damage suit for Ss5,000 filed by the Victor Fuel company. Governor Pea body invited President Mitchell to a conference with him on the subject of settling the strike. MT. Mitchell said he would go to Denver if possible. Governor Peabody has decided not to send troops to the coalfelds at present. He will do so, however, unless MT. Mitchell succeeds in his efforts to reach an agreement with the operators.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
RICH cHlcAeoAN SHOT DEAD.
James A. Fallensvide wnylaid and Killed,

CHICAGO, Dee. 4.-While fleeing from two footpads who had attacked him at Forty second street and Wabash avenue James X. Fullenwider, million aire and trustee of the Chicago Forty second Street Presbyterian church, was shot by the desperadoes and died short ly afterward.
 MT. Fullenwider on his way home at about 8 o'clock, passed the corner of Forty street and Wabash ave nue. At this intersection, with it's dim lights, two robbers sprang from under the shadow of building and seized MT. Fullenwider.
 One of them released his hold on Mir. Fullenwiders arm, and the latter saw his chance Suddenly he jerked his other arm from the grasp of the second footpad and started to run.
 A second later six shots, fired in quick succession, aroused the neighborhood. MT. Fullenwider fell to the sidewalk, pierced by bullets. ..s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
Minister Arrested For Cruelty.

CASTLETON, Vt, Dec. 4.-Rev. Dan- iel Mcintyre of Pawlet, a clergyman, has been arrested by an officer of the Humane society and arraigned here charged with cruelty to his 'three-year- old daughter. Mcintyre was placed under $500 bonds for his appearance. The case has attracted widespread in- terest. MT. Mcintyre is pastor of the Congregational church at Pawlet and a member of the Northwestern Asso- citation of Congregational Clergymen of Vermont
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
spant.h six-yenr-o1d Thief.

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-Rosa Espane, pretty little Spanish girl. six years old, told the police that she had been stealing goods from stores in the shop ping district for more than two weeks. The child wore two dresses. the outer one made with seven or eight pocket like openings. which connected with a large concealed pocket or bag. She accused her elder sister of acting as her instructor in theft. When the two were arrested in a department store they were searched, and about $50 worth of merchandise evidently oh
 tained in various stores, was found or the two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
seraier Arrested a. a Spy.

DENVER. Dec. fired Wakeman, a private in Company F at Camp Gold field, Cripple Greek, has been arrested as spy. He is now in the military prison awaiting trial by a court mar tiaL The news of the arrest was re- ceived at the adjutant generals office. Adjutant General Bell said Wakeman was employed as Il detective by the miners union. Under the fortysixth article of war 8 spy found guilty of giving intelligence to the enemy can be punished by death General Bell says Wakeman may suffer the extreme penalty should he be adjudged guilty of the charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
Two Ladies Killed Wear Ithaca.

ITHACA, N. Y., Dec 4.-While cross ing the tracks of the Lehigh Valley railroad two miles from this city Mrs. St. Clair Sincebaugh and Miss Fannie Fl. Palmer of Newfield were struck by a fast express and instantly killed. Their carriage was demolished and their bodies thrown on the running board of the engine. which ran quar- ter of mile before it could be.stopped. The remains were brought to Ithaca, which city they bad left shortly befoge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
Shot by Brother-in-Hnvw.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Dec. 4.- Sumner Swann, prominent farmer, has been shot and mortally wounded by Harrison Fowler, a brother-in-law. Fowler is sixty-two years old and owns valuable real estate in the coun- ty. Fowler surrendered. The tragedy occurred in the Barboursville postof- Ace. --..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04

Chess In Russian SchOOle. The Russian minister of education is said to have advocated the introduc ton of chess in schools as means of developing the mind.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
OaeIy was Touched.

ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 4.-Governor Odeil, touched by letter written by nine-year-old son, has pardoned man who had been sentenced to five years in prison for obbing Denman Thomp- son and his daughter-in-law of $70,OOo in stocks and iewals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04

Am inspiration From Coal Shovel.
 Hamlin Garland, author of "Hesper," tells an interesting story of how he got his first inspiration to write fic- ton, says Harper's Literary Gossip. He had left Wisconsin for a time and was sitting in little attic room in Boston wondering about his future when he heard man unloading cart load of coal in the street below. The sound made by the coal as 1t was re- leased from the mans shovel a sort of ringing scrape. seemed exactly like the sound made by shoveling corn into a corncrib. It brought back to the home sick young man vivid picture of his home, the farm and the life he had left The inspiration for story came to him, and he wrote tale that was published in the New American Maga- zine of New York, then edited by Will liam Wyckoff This was in 1885, and the story was afterward incorporated in MT. GarIsnd's Boy Life on the Prairie and reproduced in his lee. ture on Life on the Prairie"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
GRIeve. BIssET < HOLLAND.

There appears to be nothing wrong with the rain coat" replied sympa- thetic listener after a careful examina tion.
 "Just let me show you how I was bunkoed," sadly Continued Landis. Solely to guard against accidents on my way out home invested in small flask and placed it in the pocket of this coat The cork worked loose, and the contents trickled out, soaking right through the material so that the lnois- ture is noticeable on the outside. This flask was intended for totally differ ent kind of irrigation.
 The point is, however, the dealer guaranteed the coat as waterproof, but nothing was said about its being whis- ky proof; so fear am up against it."
 Ut was so cold out at the Bennings track today that they had to break the ice in the water jumps" said friend recently to Representative Jacob Rup- pert, Jr., of New York.
 1T don't see why" Ruppert replied. Most of the horses are skates, are they not?'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
NEW STYLE SMOKER.

French Railway OmciaIs Test In-
 proved Pattern of Coach.
 An effort is being made to introduce a new type of railway carriage on the Metropolitan railway in Paris suitable for smokers, the glass of the windows being replaced by metal plates pierced with square holes, says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Many officials were present at a trial. Police Prefect Lepine appeared with a box of cigars. and soon all were smoking merrily. The smoke passed through the holes. and the ventilation was excellent, but it was rather chilly in the car.
 A woman suggested having the com partments made smaller The expert. ment, as whole, was pronounced Q success s-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04

"I bought this coat for the reason that it was guaranteed to be absolutely waterproof" said Representative Fred Landis of Indiana, but it leaks, though under the circumstances doubt if ! can get my meney-baek or. have 1t ex- aaananA.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-04
DOLLS HEADS.

Best Bisque Heads at 25c, Soc and S9c each.
 Dolls Shoes, 1Oc pair.
 Before you decide on doll purchase look over these here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
CLARA BARTON
MAY Leave America If
Not Upheld.

Washington, d. c., Dec. TT men,
bcrs of the American National Red
Cross society fail at tomorr0w's annual
meeting to sustain Clara Barton, pres
ident of the society in her administra-
tion Of its affairs, an intimate friend of
Miss Barton says she will retire from
the Red Cross and leave America for
ever
Indignation prevails among Miss
Barton's friends at the recent action
of the minority in declaring that It
will ask for an investigation of the af-
fairs Of the society ly congress They
point out that congress has no author
'ity to investigate Red Cross matters,
inasmuch as the society is not under
the control of one or both houses.
The money expended by the treasury
of the society is not public money but
subscribed privately and consequent
ly cannot invite an investigation by
congress.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
WOOD CASE.
Lieutenant Commander Lucien Young.
a Man Who Appears to Have a
Grievance Gives Evidence.

Washington, Dec. y7-Lieutenart
Commander Lucien Young, U. S. N,
who was the captain of the port of
Havana, throughout the American oc-
cupation OF the island OF CUBA. was
the first witness today in the fnves-
tigation of General Wood. which is
being conducted by the senate commit
tee OF military affairs. He was call
ed to testify as 10 the methods adopt
ed to get rid of him, he having become
unpopular with the administration OF
General Wood. lie said that he had
heen followed by detectives and kert
upder constant espionage during weeks
in an fort TO discover some trivial
charges upon which to ask for his re-
moval and recall him to the Cnited
States. He understood that Generals
Pliss and ludlow were subjected to
similar observation.
1t was his belief that the detectives
were employed under the direction
of General Wood, especially in view of
the fact that they we're not war de-
partment agents. He, Young, was sub
sequently recalled TO the United States
aud left with General Woods assur-
ances Of friendship and regret at his
going. Later he learned that General
Wood had been the cause of his recall.
II was the witness belief that Bel
laires was doing his best to live down
his past criminal history.
Inspector Forpes, of the postoffice de-
partment, who went to Cuba 10 assist
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
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sired necessary repose.
1T is no compliment to the govern
ment of the United States" he declar-
ed, that only half dozen members
see fit to be present during the con-
Sideration OF such question"
Senator Morgan soon took up the
Panama canal treaty and commented
'on each article, pointing out what he
regarded as stumbling blocks. He con-
sldered the treaty unfair to both the
| United States and Panama
Mr.. Morgan severely criticized the
| president for his attitude on the canal
question. He had not finished his re-
marks, when at four o'clock, the doors
were ordered closed, and nominations
were considered for ten minutes, when
the senate adjournd.
The following resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. Hoar, (Rep. Mass.), and
was permitted to go ove- until tomor-
row without discussion:
That the president be requested, IL
not incompatible with the public in
terest, to communicate to the senate
such facts as may be in his possession,
or in that Of any of the executive de-
partments, as will show whether, at
the time of the ratification of the treaty
with the Republic of Panama, lately
communicated to the senate, that
province (Panama) had successfully
established its independence, had law
fully adopted constitution, and had
given authority to the persons with
whom said treaty purports to have
been made to negotiate and ratify the
same; also the population of said re-
public of Panama at that time, its ca
pacity for self government and the race
and character of the persons compos-
ing 1t: also whether the officials nego-
tiating or ratifying the treaty on the
part OF Panama, had any personal or
private interest In or relation to the
construction of canal across the 18TH
mus of Panama; also whether the con-
stitution of the republic of Colombia
authorized the cession Of Panama
therefrom and whether Colombia was
prevented by the action of the United
States or by any officer or force under
the jurisdiction Of the same, from at
tempting to assert its authority or to
prevent such secession, ard what in
structions, IL any. had been given by
the government Of the United States
to such officers, whether civil, mill
tary, or naval, and whether, II any
action had been taken by such officers
without special authority, what ac-
tion was so taken and whether such
action has been approved or disap-
proved by the government of the Unit
ed States; also at what time informa-
tion Of any revolution or resistance to
Colombia in Panama was received by
the United States. or any department
thereof. and whether any information
was received of any expected or in
tended revolution before 1t occurred
and the date of such information.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
BONDED DEBTS.
OF CITIES, VILLAGES AND
SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
CANTON IS IN THE LEAD
Governor May Recon-
mend Restrictions.

Auditor Nj. W. Oberlin has complet-
ed statement of the funded and un-
funded Indebtedness of the cities. viii
lagos and school districts of Stark
county. which will be sent to the au-
ditor of state. The city Of Canton
is carrying the largest debt, and
Massillon the smallest. Cantons un-
funded debt is s917,933 and the fund
ed debt s361,3OO, total of 81 1926. 300
In addition to this the school district
has bonded Indebtedness of $500 100,
making the total $1,326,90O.
The unfunded debt of Alliance is
S129,1 and the funded debt ,.vl, 300,
a total of s4S9.450. That OF Massillon
is $44,100 unfunded and $4,000 Iund-
ed. total for the west end city of
$113,10O.
BY the funded debt is meant bonds
that have fallen due and the city not
having the money to pay them off, is
sued other or refunding bonds to Sc
cure the necessary cash. The unfund-
ed bonds are those of the original is
sue that are not yet due.
The bonded Indebtedness of the
villages in the county are as follows:
Louisville, $4,000; Minerva. $4,000!
Beach City, $1,400; Waynesburg,
$3,S09; Canal Fulton, $1,400.
The school districts have bonds out
standing as follows: Alliance, 50, 900;
Canton, 5000, 900; Canal Fulton, $2,500;
Magnolia, $1,10O; Greentown, $1,4OO;
Navarro, 100000: Osnaburg, 1874;
Massillon, $4,000; West Brookfleld,
$2,SO0; Uniontown, $4,4O0 OsnaDurg,
township district, $2,S00
1t is said that Governor Nash will
use these reports from all over the
state as basis of recommending to
the general assembly the advisability
of putting limit upon the amount of
indebtedness that cities and school
districts can incur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
FIGHTING BOB
Orders Gunboat to Formosa to See
About Attack Upon Grew Of an
American Shin,

HpOut HttuCN OpoV SVCW W oV
American Ship.
Washington, d. c., Dec. Rear Ad-
miral Robley d. Evans. commander in
chief Of of the Asiatic fleet, has dis
patched the gunboat Annapolis to
Tainsui, Formosa, to make thorough
investigation into the savage attack
made upon the crew OF the American
ship, Benjamin Sewell, which was
abandoned October forty miles south
east of the island OF Botel Tobago.
Upon the report of the Annapolis
will depend the decision of the state
department as to whether an inquiry
of the Tokeyo government will he nee
essary.
Oficlal details for the search of the
missing boats crew from the wreck of
the Benjamin Sewell made by the Don
Juan dc Austria and the Wilmington,
are contained in reports received at
the navy department today. Upon the
arrival of these gunboats at South
Cape. Form0sa, the Don Juan de Aus
trla was ordered to proceed to Botel.
Tobago, whore 1t was learned that
three Japanense shipwrecked sailors
from the BENJAMIN S~wefl were. One
of these told the story. Of their exper-
iencc to Lieutenant Comnzandor De1-
field, commanding the Don Juan de
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
new ELECTIN0.

New Brunswick, N. j., Doc. Jus
tice Swaysee this evening decided that
the seventeen ballots disputed In the
second ward recount where alderman
elect j. v. Puerschuer, Democrat, had
one majority over John Il. Clayton
Swaysee threw out three votes for
Puerschuer, and two Clayton votes,
making the election tie. A new
election will be held in the second
ward. The board of aldermen now
stands even.. six 20 six.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
STORE ROBBED

Th general store Of ]. e. Stoner. at
sandyville. was entered about 3
o'clock Wednesday morning by thieves
who rified the money drawer of about
SIS and valuable papers. In response
to q request received at headquarters
Patrolman George Schlemmer took
the bloodhounds from the workhouse
and proceeded to the scene but the
animals failed to fnd the trail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11

Austria, briefly to this effect: The Ben
jam'n Sewcll shipped from Singapore
for Shanghai with cargo OF teak.
When three days out she was struck
by q tphoon and lost all three masts.
The captain gave the order for all
hands to abandon the ship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
BASEBALL.

Jersey City, N. j., Dec. 7-At a meet
ing of the New York National Baseball
club held here this afternoon the old
board OF directors was reelected. No
dividends wers declared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11
A NEW COMPANY

The Sheet Metal Specially Co., oi
Canton, WITH capital Of $4,000. has
been incorporated at Columbus. The
incorporators are william H. Shsffer
Kate NJ 6haffer. Hazel I. Shaffer. Al
fred H. Whiting and william H.
Slough. The shop viii be located at
an Buckeye street. and . variety ol
srticles will b manufactured 4 4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-11

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bfistow in investigating the postal
frauds. will be heard by the commit
tee tomorrow morning. Secretary
Root will also testify early this week.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09
Very Low Rates California and
. Return.

Via the North Western Line. First
class round-trip tickets on sale May Sd
and 18th to 18th, to Los Angeles and
San Francisco. Favorable limits and
stopover privileges and choice of routes.
The Overland limited. most luxurious
train in the world, leaves Chicago daily
500 p. IN. LESS than three days en-
route. Drawing room and compart-
ment sleeping room, observation cars,
dining cars, buffet-library cars (barber
and BATH, electric lighted throughout.
Three trains d day from Chicago to the
Coast through without change. Daily
and personally conducted tourist car
excursions to California, Washington
and Oregon. For particulars apply to
agents Chicago e North Western R'y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09
HOmeseekers' Excursions TO the
Northwest. west anb Southwest.
and C0lonist Low Rates west.

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion Tickets at greatly reduced rates
are on sale to the territory indicated
above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping
Cars, Free Reclining Chair Cars and
nThe Best of Everything" For full
particulars apply to agents Chicago &
North Western BY.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09
Society,".
Church.

GERMAN EVANGICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH. Rev. friedrich, pastor.
Services according to announcement.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09

"A. Z. Burgan made q hasty
business trip to Gillett yesterday.
Lr- and Mrs. N. W. Johnson,
of Frerry's private fishing resort,
near Garter, are rejoicing oven
the arrival of a ten pound baby
bog, born April 7th.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09
Half-Rstes to New Orleans. La,

Via the North Western Line Excuf-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare for
round trip, April II IL and 13, limited
for return by special extention until
April 80, inclusive, on account of Annu-
al Convention National Manufacturers
Association Apply to agents Chicago
& North Western R'y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-04-09
POSt-Office.

Mail arrives at. 3:1o p. M
Mail closes at. ...,...........5: $500 p. m.
Office hours from 500 a. m. until 900
b. m.
Sundays from 1000 a. IN. to II noon.
V. II. JOHN, Postmaster,