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Middletown transcript., 1903-05-16
Spring Fertilizers

Stored in our Warehouses by bag or
ton, for Oats, Potatoes, Tomatoes, AS
paragus, Corn, Berries, Peach Trees and
General Trucking. Send your teams and
orders along. Prompt attention.
JESSE L. SHEPHERD.
Middletown transcript., 1903-05-16
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, May l1th, 1903.

WASHINGTON, May l1th, 1908.
THE most important and sensational de-
velopment in the current Post Office
Investigation is the removal, pending the
completion of the investigation, OF Cen
eral Superintendent of free delivery
Machan which step was taken by the
Postmaster General at the request Of
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow who, in a communication to
Postmaster General Payne, intimates
that the completion OF the investigation
will be materially facilitated by Mr..
Machen's absence. Machen has accord
ingly been granted indefinite leave OF alb
sence pending the completion of the in
vestigstion but it is master of grave
doubt as to whether he will ever again
occupy his desk in the Post Office Depart
ment. In addition to removing Machen,
the Postmaster General has transferred
the entire division of free delivery to the
Bureau presided over by Mr.. Bristow
and has assigned as acting chief MIR. M.
C. Fosnes, the Post Office Inspector who
made SO enyiabIe record clearing up the
tangle into which Rathbone got the
Cuban postal service. Fosnes is regarded
as one OF the most capable detectives in
the Post Office Department and it is be- |
lieyed that hereafter the investigation
will 60 on uninterruptedlY and that the
entire scandal which hangs about the free
delivery division will be probed to the
bottom. In view of the strong political
backing of Machen, his removal is re-
yarded as an indication that the Post |
Office scandals are to be thoroughly sifted
'egardless OF political considerations.
Middletown transcript., 1903-05-16

1aE TaAsscRIrr 81 100 per year.
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the SANE CUT PRICES which made four months ago.
your while you have such opportunity
Our prices higher butor the time being will continue
follows:
'Hazel" Double Heaters No L. set up $3.50 No 16, set
up 500 So sAtlas" "Classc 'Nubian and 'Jewel Oak"
Single Heaters No 10 to No 49, at s.. SO to s12.0O
"Ohello" Ranges Wood No g. $23 50 No $28 CO.
Sunshine Range Coal Wood No g. $500; No S22 5O
"Iron King Cook Coal Wood No. Z, $500; No. s21 O0
No g. s23. So
Wyoming Dockash Range, Coal or Wood No s2500 No
g. $780, WITH THERMOMETER "Peninsular" Steel oven
Range No $18 5O same stove with Reservoir $25 So
Steel Range "Premier' No. 8, CLOSET AND
RESERVOIR better made $45 90 Steel Range Domestic
No. with Closets Reservoirs at correspondngy low
prices All the Cook Stoves and Ranges of the
highest and finest grade We have great variety of other
Cooks and Ranges coal wood and coal Heating Stoves at
much lower prices
Middletown transcript., 1903-05-16

Widely circulated reports concerning
the conduct of Russia in Manchuria, that
province of China which adjoins the Rms
sian frontier, have given rise to the Wild
est speculation and in some instances
grave apprehension. Subsequent ad-
vices from more reliable sources, how
ever, discredit the reports first sent out
and it is even doubtful if Russia has re-oc-
cupied Niu Chwang as at first reported.
While accurate information regarding
the situation in this somewhat remote
part of the globe is unattainable, it is the
opinion of the State Department that
gross exaggerations have gained credence
and it is suspected that there is an utter
ior motive in the attempt to secure from
this country cooperation in q joint pro.
test to be made to Russia by Great Bri-
tain and Japan. At all events, no move
will be made by this Government until
authentic information has been received
and even If the alleged intention of Rus
sia should receive confirmation it is doubt
full if the United States would feel called |
upon to protest. Regardless of the sen.
sational cablegrams which are likely to
appear in the newspapers from now on,
the people OF this country have every as
surance that the United States will not
be made the cats paw of the subjects of
nations interested in commercial exploit
alton.
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The State Department has just made
public for the first time it's version of the
kidnapping of Miss Ellen Stone by Bull
garians. According to the State Depart
ment officials grave error was made by
the payment of the ransom demanded.
this government having received the
most positive assurances that Miss Stone
and her companion were safe from all ac-
tual violence, and it is claimed that
precedent has been set which will con-
stitute menace to all other foreigners in
that section Of the country. The report
states that despite the protests and better
judgment of the Department the entrea-
ties of the missionaries, who contributed
no part Of the $66. 900 ransoms, we're per-
mitted to prevail"
Hon. Henry Clay Ide, member Of the
Philippine Commission, is III Washing
ton, having come to the United States for
brief rest and conference with Mr.. C.
A. Conant. the man who il 10 take mart |
in the conferences looking to the estab-
lishment In all silver using countries Of
o currency system similar to that now
being inaugnrated in the Philippines.
Speaking OF conditions in tile Philippines
Mr.. Ide said to-day, "The members Of
the Commission are more than gratified
Of the progress Of the Government and
the rapid strides made within the last
few months. Every business man in the
islands is looking forward to the estab.
lishment Of the new monetary system
and works Of improvement, long at a
standstill because of the fuctuating value
of the currency, have been started"
-
The Secretary Of the Navy stirred m a
sempest in teapot before lie left TO ;o;n
'he President in California by ordering
'he replacement of the officers now en-.
ragged in photographic work in the Navy
Department with civilians and the trans-
er OF the photographic Bureau TO the
Treasury Department. At the present
ime the officers who fill places in the
lydrograhic Office are on the retired list
,ut are drawing increased pay because of
heir active employment There il mo
'ther work which they can perform and !
he change will require them 10 live ON
heir retired pay. The transfer was
nade at the personal wish Of Secretary
doody and Speaker-to-be Cannon but
here is some question if it will prove
egal as Congress once refused to make
uch change at the behest Of Messrs
ioody and Cannon when both we're
members Of the House.
~
The Department of Agriculture has .
net issued bulletin exposing the
'e1hods Of certain &C edsmen. Itappears 3
nat some seedmen have been ADVERTISING
earl millet at prices varying from 10 to b
cents per pound and "Pencilaria,
Mand's Wonder Forage Plant, etc at .
rlces varying from 40 cents TO 81 30 per
ound, the alleged novelties at the higher i,
rlces being iLdentical With lie pearl
'ilitt sold at the lower figures. =
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THE u. S. SEPARATOR

May be little higher price than some
other Separators, but those who use it find
after a short time in use that it is the
CHEAPEST, BECAUSE 1T GETS ALL
THE CREAM, and the longer it is used,
the cheaper it will be; for the difference in
the quantity of cream saved will soon pay
for the Separator. AZ Get q. s. SEP
ARATOR and a "DAVIS SWING''
CHURN, and you will never regret it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
HERE'S A DARK HORSE
Being Groomed for tho Guber-
natoriai Race In Ohio
Trey Mans Chances.

Springfield, o., April 16. = Congress-
man Thomas b. Kyle of Troy left for
home this morning after significant
conference here with Col John B.
Clingerman, chairman of the Republi-
can state central committee; Postmas-
ter J. H Rabbits. and other personal
friends. The conference was In rela-
ton to Congressman Kyles proposed
candidacy for the Republican nomina-
ton for governor. Mr.. Kyle said, speak,
ing on the subject:
Some Of my friends have spoken to
me on the subject and since the an
nouncement was made that l was q
possibility have received letters from
friends in various parts of the state
assuring me of their support II en-
tered the race. OF course there Is not
man in the state who would run from
the nomination IL 1t was rendered him.
I do not believe Gen. Dick is going to
be a candidate and IL the northern and
southern parts of the state cannot
agree upon a candidate there is pos
sibility, of someone slipping In and
getting the plum"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
PENNSY WANTS
MORE CONCESSIONS
After Alliance Council for Ad-
ditionai Rights ct
Way.

Special to the News-Democrat.
Alliance, April 16. - The Pennsylva-
nia railroad, in accordance with plans
for an extension and improvement of
the Fort Wayne route. has drafted an
ordinance which will be presented to
the Alliance council next Monday even
ing. 1t is similar to the one presented
to the Canton council this week and
rs for the same purpose. 1t provides
for two additional tracks. 1t leaked
out today that the ordinance was pre-
pared Coupcilmen in Alliance gener-
ally favor the idea, as the new track
age would do away entirely with the
Freedom street yards. On the Niles
Youngstown line, the Pennsy will also
make many improvements. A COM
plete new right Of way has been Sc
cured between Alliance Junction and
Alliance over which new road will
be constructed as soon as possible. The
work of getting part of this right of
way was done by c. A. Dougherty of
Canton. ann
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
COMPANY TRANSFERRED,
TEfin Militia men Added &
Eighth Reei.
ment.
(StaR Specially

Columbus, April 16.-As foreshadow-
ed in this paper a short time ago,
Company e, Second regiment, of Tif-
fin, has been transferred to the Eighth
regiment, to fill the vacancy caused
by the muster ont of Company l, of
Miliersburg. The designation of the
company has been changed to I. II
Is officered by Captain Willis Bacon,
First Lieutenant Tobias X. YingliIg
and Second Lieutenant Oscar J. F.
Smith. The company is well drilled,
has good record and will doubtless
he credit to the Eighth, whose OFF,
GERS will welcome its admission. A
disagreement Of long standing has ex-
listed between the officers OF the COM
pany and the regimental commander,
and the transfer seems to be the only
solution of the trouble. Officers of the
Eighth have been working to secure
the transfer of the company to their
regiment for long time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
INJUNCTION
DISSOLVED
Judge Amber Decides
Against Local Brick
Concern.

Judge Amber Thursday morning dis
solved the temporary injunction which
had been allowed in the case ol
The Canton-Sparta brick company
against the Seeman plaster company
and the Valley railway. 1t was an &C
tion growing out Of an attempt to lay
switch by the defendants connect
ing with one that runs into the brick
company's plant. The plaintiff claimed
1t had full control of the switch and
refused to allow the connection to be
made
The court decided that the position
was not well taken and dismissed the
injunction. The plaintiff gave notice
OF appeal. Attorneys Taylor & Stewart
appeared for the plaintiff and Lynch &
Seemann for the defendants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
Convoy FARE
win be Eaten by ao-.evsir

Hugo Col, April 16. = The sugges-
ton that President. Roosevelt be Civ
en- an opportunity to partake of gem
uine cowboy breakfast as feature of
entertainment during his brief stop at
this place, May 4, will be carried out.
A letter has been received from Sec
retary Loeb saying that the presiden-
tial party will stop here long enough
to greet the people early In the morn
ing of that date and the final decision
of the arrangement committee only
awaited the receipt of this informa.
ton ~
1t is expected that stockmen and
cowboys from all over the range Ia
this vicinity will participate in the re-
ception I'd the president. The break
fast will be- spread In genuine cowboy
fashion, With the Chuck" wagon and
all the rest of the paraphernalia COM
mon to such feast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
RIFLED MAIL SACK
Negro Arrested and Confesses
His Guilt = Secured
500 In Money.

Gallipolis, o., April 16.-On the
evening of Dec. 21, 1900. a mail sack
was stolen at the depot Just after II
had been thrown from Hooking Val
ley train. This morning PostofIice In
spector J. F. Oldfield had James Camp
bell. negro. arrested for the crime
Campbell confessed. saying that he
took the sack to his residence near the
depot and. with the assistance of his
white wife, rified the contents.
The mail bag contained a large num-
Der of registered packages, and PEN
sion checks. Campbell secured about
s100 in money for his trouble and then
burned the remains. III
The lock of the sack was burned of
the sack deposited in a vault and the
lock, thrown into Q vacant lot. Camp
bell is now in jail and, his wife is be-
ing held as accessory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17

Wooster Jury lessens
Gravity Of First
Charge.
Special to the News-Democrat.

Special to the News-Democrat.
Wooster, April 16.-The authorities
here do not intend to let the mat
ter Of the misfeasance in Office Of Com
missioner Leiner and Of George Ham
monds connection with It rest. Not
satisfied with the action Of the former
grand jury which indicted both, Leiner
being found guilty the grand jury
that adjourned yesterday returned ad-
ditional Indictments against Daniel
Leiner, commissioner, and George
Hammond. salesman for the Canton
bridge company, the latter for present.
ing fraudulent order to the commits
sioners.
The charge against Hammond seems
to have been based upon the system
of measuring the supports or legs OF
the bridges. The mud sills were
measured as part Of the legs, and 1t
is claimed that this was not the prop
or thing to do, though customary In
the past. This grows out Of the same
transaction in which Hammond was
indicted for attempted bribery. Lein-
cr's trial, when he was found guilty OF
misconduct In offlce, developed tho fact
that the evidence was not sufficient to
sustain the charge Of bribery. and for
that reason Hammond was re-indicted
upon a much less serious charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
NINE TROUBLE AT
EAST GREENY|LLE
Working Agreement IL Not
Clear and Minors Refuse
to Rsturn - Confer
ence Called.

Massillon, O., April 16. - Owing to
a misinterpretation of the agreement
between the operators and miners at
the recent joint conference, not ton
of coal for shipment has been taken
from the mines at East Greenville this
month. The miners claim that they
will not go to work unless sufficient
cars are at the mine in which to load
the days output. The operators assert
that no provision was made for such a
contingency In the joint agreement and
that the men must enter the mine re-
gardless of the number of cars on the
siding.
The matter is being considered by q
joint committee of miners and opera
tors and the question will probably be
settled before the close of the present
week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
OPENING GUN IN
LONG LEGAL WAR
Young Millionaire Now Held
for Lunacy Proceedings Pre-.
eipitatss an Interest
inq Suit.
Scrlpps-McRae Telegram.

oCtipps-tNSis'c AS'So'o1'
Lafayette, Ind, April 16.-Mrs
Charles H. Duhme, Of Cincinnati, ar
rived here at 8 o'clock this morning
prepared to fight for the liberty of
Moses Fowler, a young millionaire.
recently released from a sanitarium in
France, who is expected here at noon
today, accompanied by his father,
Frederick Chase, and attorney Samuel
Baird. The first big legal battle will
he as to whether the Indiana courts
have the jurisdiction to pass upon the
sanity and guardianship Of young
Fowler Fowler Is a nephew OF Mrs.
Duhme. He inherited 100000 from
his grandfather.
1t is charged that Fowler's father.
Chase, wants to put him into an In
sane asylum Moses Fowler inherited
almost $S00,000 from the estate of
Moses Fowler, his grandfather, and
changed his name. HIS aunt, Mrs.
Charles II. Duhme, inherited like
amount fran the same estate. Fred
Chase, the boys father, is estimated to
be worth 100000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
PRESIDENT LEGG
INSPECTS Mine
Hadiey Hopes to Prove His
Claims Of Unfitness Of
Discharges
Men,

In order to substantiate his claims
regarding the incompetency Of certain
discharged miners at the Hadley
mine, ]. H. Hadley today led two Of
ficials OF the Massillon district over
the mines on tour Of inspection. Pres
ident Robert Legg and Secretary Nor
gau Of the Massillon district failing
in their efforts, to make settlement
in any other way, accepted Mr.. Had
ley's offer. He will attempt to show
them that poor work has damaged
the interior of the mines. II he. proves
this point to the satisfaction of the
miners officials. the agitation for a
reinstatement of the discharged miners
will be dropped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
OvER-zEaLOus OFFICER
Arrested Two Psnusyivanla
Lads For Violating Tru.
ant Laws. ,

Distributing Agent A A. Ludenbetg
of the Duquesne distributing company.
of Pittsburg. who is in Canton In tho
interest of Red Raven Splits is having
his troubles with the child labor regu-
lations.
Ludenberg has with him two boys
who help In the distribution of circu-
lars and who are not over the age limit
for school children. Truant Ofacer
Elias Boyer. ascertaining this sought
out the lads and found them at the
Barnett hotel. He issued imperative
orders to the youths not to leave the
hostelry under penalty of life impris-
onment or death or worse. They are
Clarence Fickwick and Howard Brooks.
WhHn Ludenberg returned and found
out what had happened he wasn't
bit pleased. Thursday afternoon he
consulted Mayor Robertson. He says
that the boys are travelling with him
with the consent of their parents, who
reside In Pennsylvania. The mayor,
however. took no action In the matter.
The mayor issued permits to the boys.
who resumed their work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17

DISPUTE
Rivals In Paris Town
ship Can't Settle
Difficulty.

The election in Paris township. held
two weeks ago, has resulted In pc
culiar situation. The race for the Of
fee of township trustee was warmly
contested. Frank Crowl and Daniel
Haynam were the opposing candidates
and when the votes we're counted out
each had the same number. Each
claims the election. and as yet the
matter has not been settled.
The usual procedure of drawing lots
to determine the winner has not been
favored by the rival candidates, and
no settlement OF the contest is yet In
sight. It is presumed that the former
trustee Of Paris township will serve
until the dispute has been decided.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
WARREN WILL WAIT D


Warren. O., April 16. - After think
ing the matter over and not meeting
with the Endorsement expected at the
hands, Of Warren voters. the circulators
of the petitions Tor the holding OF a
local option election in this city have
withdrawn them for the time being.
This. In part. was done ct the instiga-
tion Of the regular anti-saloon forces
Of this city.
Hubbard is now In the throes OF a
local option campaign and the better
class of citizens say the saloon must
go.
The merchants as Girad report that
they can notice an increase In the}r
business since the saloon was voted out
of existence, especially on paydays and
Saturday nights.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
CANTON MAN WINS
AN EASTERN BELLE
Edgar J. Raueh, o. Canton, and
Miss Naomi Shsdd Wedded
In Cam hri6 q >, Mass.

Edgar ]. Rauch, general superin-
tendent Of the Canton-Akron railway
company, has returned to Canton from
an eastern trip made ostensibly on
business but In reality with matri-
,nonial intent. When Mr.. Rauch ar
rived In Canton Wednesday he was
accompanied by his bride of few
days. The wedding took place at
Cambridge, Mass, Wednesday, April
8.
Miss Naomi Boynton shedd, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Lucy Shedd, OF Irving
street, is the young woman Mr.. Rauch
was fortunate enough to win. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
.ence of few friends and relatives. the
ring service being used. Later Mr..
and Mrs. Rauch left on wedding
trip through the east. arriving in Cam
ton early Wednesday morning. They
are at present at the Mckinley but
will shortly move into q home now
being prepared for them.
The wedding is the outcome of a
love affair which began some years
ago, when Mr.. Rauch was superin-
tendent Of motive power Of the Old
Colony street railway at .Brockton,
Mass. About two years ago he came
to Canton, but at close intervals madl
pilgrimages to his shrine in the east.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
CANAL BOOMERS
Delegation Of Zanesviils CitI-
zens Here En- Route TO Ak.
ron Convc utjon.

A delegation of GAINESVILLE citizens
passed through this city Thursday
morning en- route to Canton. where
they will attend convention of the
waterways commission. Their object
is to urge greater interest in the canals
as means of transportation than at
present exists. The GAINESVILLE delega-
ton came to this city on the Wheeling
railroad and finished the trip to Can
ton on the Canton-Akron line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
COSTLY F|NfRY
IN LUDLOW JAIL
Pretty Youns covsrnsss
couidn't Resist Temptation
TO Take Employers Furs
and Jewels.
scriprs-McRae TELEGRAM.

scriprs-McRae Telegram.
New York. April 16. : Wearing a
rich cloak of sable worth $2,500. Min
ma Williams. handsome young woman
was taken to Ludlow street jail last
evening charged with having stolen
the cloak and other furs and jewelry
to the aggregate value Of between s25.-
900 and $4,000 from the family of
Albert Reltlinger. a rich Englishman
by whom she had been employed as
governcss. She wept in her cell and
said she was sorry she took the val
uables.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
STATE OFFICIAL
FLEW THE COOP
Lieutenant Governor OF Mis-
souri, Didn't Want TO BIO
Shown, and Authorities
Are After Him.
sollpps.MeRae Tele gram.

Sciipps-McRae Tele gram.
st. Louis, April 16. - News of the
sudden departure from Jefferson City
of Lieut.. Gov. John A.. Lee reached
Circuit Attorney Folk this morning.
According to this information, Mr.. Lee
is supposed to be en- route to Chicago
going by way of Kansas City, Mr.. Folk
Immediately wired the Kansas City
authorities to watch for Lee and IL nec-
essary place him under arrest. Lee is
badly wanted as witness before the
81. Louis grand jury in connection with
the legislative bribery charges and Mr..
Folk expressed the opinion that he is
endeavoring to evade service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
MINSTREL WILL TAKE
STUMP FOR JOHNSON

Youngstown. O., April 1s. Billy
Radcliffe has disposed Of his hotel here
to John c. Kennedy and r. @. Heeren
OF McKeesport, Pa He will give pos-
session on Saturday. ~
Radcliffe. an old-time minstrel, IL
known far and wide for his single tax
ideas. A personal friend of Tom L.
Johnson, Of Cleveland. he will take the
road for Johnson in the next cam
paign.
II intend to sell patent medicine and
make single tax speeches wherever l
CO." said Mr.. Radcliffe. He is one OF
the most striking characters in local
politics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-17
new BERLlNERS
} met A SAD FATE
Lost Two Games When They
Played on Local Alleys

With aching hearts and sad mem
cries the Owen Juniors. Of New Ber-
lin, returned to their home, sweet
home after the match with the Canton
High school team on the Grand al
leys Wednesday night. They took
back with them the remembrance OF
ono game won and two lost.
c. Wilson, of the local bunch. aver-
aged 179 1-3. He topped the aggre-
cation with score Of 191. In the SEQ
ond game the New Berlin lads stole
march on Canton's contingent and
won out by 21 pins but this is all they
secured.