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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
MINERVA GIRL SUES
FOR BREACH OF
PROMISE
Lover Courted Her as a
Child of I3.
SHE DEMANDS $4,000

Minnie Hutchinson, of Minerva, has
brought suit for breach of promise In
the Carroll county courts against En-
erson Hull, of near that town. The
petition is rather a sensational one.
1t is charged that Hull began paying
attention to Miss Hutchinson when
she was 13 years Of age. He was then
Il. They had not been keeping COM
pany more than a few months until he
asked her to marry She at that time
refused to enter into an engagement,
stating that she was too young. He
continued his attentions and won her
love. When she became older he re-
ne*ed his proposal and was accepted
and it was expected upon her part that
the marriage would take place at an
early date.
Instead of carrying out the agree
ment to marry, Hull, 1t is claimed
secretly courted another girl and about
a month ago married her His girl
love was almost heartbroken over his
disloyalty and for time grieved over
her trouble. Her sorrow, however
soon turned to anger and she went to
see an attorney and laid plans to bring
suit for damages. The petition alleges
$4,000.
When Hull discovered that he was
to be sued. he made overtures to settle
the case. He first offered $3.50 then
raised it to $500, but Attorney ]. T.
DeFord, who represents the plaintiff,
demanded $1,000, 1t is said.
Hull is young man of about 27
years Of age. He has no property of
his own that would be subject to judg
ment, but his father is a wealthy farm
er and Emerson is the only heir 1t is
said that the ''pater" has threatened
to make the 275 acre farm over to EN-
ersons children, should he ever have
any, and give him only life interest
in the property, so that a judgment
would not be collectable The indica-
tions are that the case will be settled.
The desertion of the young woman
by her erstwhile lover has created
some excitement in Minerva and the
filing of the suit will add to the in
terest in the case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
THEY TO THE JAIL
Chicago Car Barn Bandits Taken to
County Jail Under Heavy Guard
NO Excitement.

Chicago Nov 30 Late this after
noon Marx, Van Dine and Neidermeier,
the car harm bandits, and Roeski, their
accomplice in other crimes, were taken
f.'om the Harrison street police sta
tion to the county jail in patrol wag-
ons
There was no excitement when the
prisoners appeared outside the police
station. although crowd had assem-
bed to see the start.
Seven policemen and four deputy
sheriffs rode in each wagon. The trip
to the Jail was hurriedly made and on
arrival at the jail the men were plac-
cd in different cells on different floors.
About the Jail was gathered n dense
crowd, curious to see the prisoners.
Gustave Marx created another SEN
sation today by pleading guilty to
The crimes with which he Is charged
When informed by the court that such
plea was not required of him and
that 1t might result in his being hang
ed. Marx said he made the plea with
full realization of the consequences to
himself
The othenprisoners, Van Dine, Rec
SKI and Neidermeier pleaded not gull
ty after consultation with counsel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
THE CRAZY SWEDE
Is Reported in Washing
ton Again.

Washington, ID. c., Nov. 30-The po-
lice and secret service officials In and
around the White House have been In
formed that Peter Elliott, the crazy
Swede who created such scene in the
vestibule of the White House several
weeks ago, is again in the city, and
have been instructed to keep close
watch for him.
After his arrest here, Elliott was
sent back to Minnesota and placed In
an asylum near st. Paul, where he
escaped last week, having declared his
intention Of presenting his grievance
to the president II he could get the
opportunity.
Elliott is such determined lunatic
that he is sure to try to reach the
president and will adopt the craftiest
scheme his mind can concert to es-
cape the vigilance of policemen and
detectives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
WAS A ROUGH RIDER
AND ALSO ROUGH
OTHERWISE
Vancamp's Career Was
Varied and Versatile.
WANTED FOR SWINDLINC

Trenton. n. j., Nov. 30.-Moore Van
camp. who formerly resided in this
city, and who has a criminal record,
Is believed to be the man who is want
ed in Milwaukee for swindling.
Moore Vancamp is a son of the late
Watson Vancamp, who was in the fire
insurance and real estate business. At
the death Of his mother, many years
ago, Moore left home and his career
was such tnat his father disowned
him. He went to the west and for
many years was a cowboy. At the
outbreak of the war with Spain he
elisted with the Roosevelt Rough
Riders and saw service in Cuba. He
was mustered out and short time af-
terward re-enlisted and was sent to the
Philippines. He came back to Tren-
ton last April and after some high
rolling left town in August. His de-
parture was regretted by over score
of business men and friends who suf-
fered losses by cashing bad checks and
making him loans. His departure was
hurried by a warrant sworn out by JOS
eph Amisson, saloon keeper of Oiden
avenue, from whom he obtained $50.
Park Commissioner r. l.. Dobbins,
an uncle of Vancamps it is said twice
saved Moore" from going to Jail for
passing bogus checks. His tale about
being heir to a fortune was evidently
framed up for the purpose of landing
his victims.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
JUDGE SAYS HE MUST
DISSOLVE THIS
TRUST
1t Is Not Meet to Cor
ner Sweet.
THIS TRUST NOT JUST

New York, Nov. 30-Justice Wyatt.
sitting as magistrate in the court
of special sessions. handed down a
decision today, holding thirteen men,
arrested last July on charge Of hav-
ing conspired to form a candy trust.
Bail was fixed at 500 in each case,
and bonds required by Friday. They
are. in the meantime. paroled.
Moses Goldberg and David Siegler,
who say that they represent several
other candy dealers. declared last
July that they had been forced out of
business by the thirteen men. who.
they alleged, had conspired to force
down prices and put them out of busi-
ness
The men accused are Victor Claisse,
Isidor Byk, Lucian Lowenthal. John
Merle, Julius Steger, Julius Riedor-
man. Jacob Mendelowitz, Christian
Pell. Jacob Mich, Maurice We'll.
Sam Levine and John Schreiner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
WILL HEREAFTER
WEAR PAJAMAS
WHEN ON THE ROAD, SAYS
BLANCHE WALSH.
Resurrection" Nearly a
CatacIysm.

Miss Walsh and Her Company Had a
Narrow Escape From Death, and
Only Her Presence Of Mind Saved
Disaster-Much Better Advertisement
Than Diamond Robbery.
Appleton, Wis, Nov. 30-Blanche
Walsh, the actress, touring the coun-
try in Resurrection" and her COM
pany had a narrow escape from death
early this morning. 1t was only
through the presence of mind Of Miss
Walsh that a terrible train wreck
was averted.
The train from Minneapolis to APP
pleton was speeding along at sixty
miles an hour at o'clock this morn
ing when Miss Walsh, in her private
car, Roland, was awakened by smoke.
She jumped out of her berth and was
almost overcome. so dense was the
smoke that filled the car. Not only
this but at the forward end of the car
she saw flames.
The other members of the company
were still asleep and the sleep meant
death unless something was done and
that quickly. Miss Walsh reached for
the bell cord to stop the train but
the rope came away in her hands. 1t
had been burned. The flames ahead
were gaining headway and unless the
train could be stopped it would be but
a few moments until the car would
break from the train and be wrecked
or the passengers in the car, members
of Miss Walsh's company, would be
suffocated in their berths.
Miss Walsh acted as any woman
would have done under the same con"
ditions-she screamed-and then, with
a fire extinguisher and an axe she
fought the fire. By the time the MEM
bers of the company were awake and
alive to the situation, Miss Walsh had
fought her way past the burning part
of the car and found the conductor,
who stopped the train.
The train crew and the passengers
quickly extinguished the flames, once
the train was stopped. 1t was fortu-
nate that the train stopped when 1t
did. Had it gone ten miles farther the
private car must have been wrecked.
The fire had burned its way through
the floor and in a short time would
have destroyed the support and the
coach would have left the trunks.
1t is believed that the fire started
in Minneapolis and smou1dered for
six hours before gaining headway. At
Minneapolis It was described that
pipe was frozen and a workman used a
torch to thaw It out.
Miss Walsh was burned slightly In
fighting her way, dishabille, through
the fire. She was barefooted and had
on only night robe. She says she
will wear pajamas hereafter when trav-
cling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
AMBASSADOR MEYER
HURT WHILE HUNTING
Hon. George Won Lengerk Meyer Was
Thrown From His Horse and
Rendered Unconscious.

Rome, Nov. 30.-George Won Lang
kcrll Meyer, the ambassador Of the
United States to Italy, while hunting
today in a driving rain storm was
thrown from his horse and so badly
injured that for a time he was uncon-
scious. He was quickly conveyed to
a neigh boring house and aid summon
ed. Before the physicians arrived he
had recovered consciousness, but COM
planned of severe internal pains.
He was removed TO the American
embassy where 1t was stated late to-
night that he was resting easily and
that the attending physicians hoped
that he would be all right in a day
or two there being no indication of any
other injury than the shock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
HE WILL RESIGN

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 30.-It Is rumor-
ed here that Charles A. Wickersham,
president of the Atlanta and Westpoint
railroad, will tender his resignation
and accept the presidency of the Cen
trail of Georgia railway, the position
made vacant by the resignation of
John M. Eagan.
Mr.. Wickersham says he knows
nothing of the proposition and is of
the opinion that Major Hanson, chair
man of the board of directors, will be
given the place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04

Judge George T.. Baldwin was seen
by a Morning News reporter Monday
and interviewed as TO the insinuations
made against him by the Bristow re-
port OF the investigation OF the postal
frauds, published Monday morning.
Judge Baldwin felt keenly the asper-
sions cast upon his character by the
report. which made no direct charges,
but simply accused by implication.
"The Morning News would like TO
get statement from you, Judge said
the representative
Il have just this to say" replied
Mr. Baldwin. that | had no part or
lot in the transaction. | never knew
that any fraud was being perpetrated
or attempted, and / certainly never
advised any. There was no pecessl-
" for mixing me UP with the matter
and it was an outrage to drag my name
into IT, Every insinuation is absolute
ly false. | never interceded to have
the contract let to the Erandt-Dent
company.
THE only time I was ever in the
post Office department was when l
went with Miller, my son-in-law. l
went TO see Perry Heath. whom |
bad known for a long time. l did
ask him If he would not investigate
the machine which Miller represented,
aud il he found it worthy to give it
trial. That was all the conversation
that | had with him or any one else
about the machines which led to the
trouble. / simply made the suggestion
knowing that Miller was erdeavorins
to get the cash registers introduced
into the government departments. 1t
was no more than suggestion and
whit any one would do for a relative
''As for briggs and Bowers, | never
met them and know nothing about
them,
Il want to say also that the state
ment that my son Ernest Baldwin was
in any way mixed up in the letting of
the contract was as false. as the
charge that | had anything to do with
It. Ernest was not at that time an at
torney for the Brandt-Dent company.
About a year after this occurrence he
was counsel in case brought by a
discharged employe, but he never saw
that Si2J00 note nor had II in his
possession.
Judge Baldwin seemed to feel keenly
the charges made and showed 1t In the
corncstness with which he made the
denial, In Canton there is general
feeling of sympathy felt for him by
his 1ld neiShbOrs and friends and
many of III I'm are going to him ard
assuring him OF their confidence and
regard.
The publication of the charges,
which implicated so many persons in
this city, created quite ar excitement
In Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
A DEADLY MIXTURE
Cyanide Of Potassium and Nitric Acid
Exploded, Killing One Man and
Fatally lnjuring Another.

Providence, r. L.. Nov. 30.--By an
explosion in the iewelry factory of f.
T. Bennett here today, Joseph McAleer
and Salvo Tarbage received such ter
.rible injuries that the latter died al
most instantly and McAleer lies at the
point of death.
The men were in the coloring room
mixing a solution, when by the action
of cyanide of potassium and nitric acid
the explosion occurred. Both men
were badly burned and bruised and the
place was wrecked.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
FEDERAL COURT
Viii Administer Affairs of the Evening
Post Company at Louisville. ky.-
to Clash of Receivers.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 3O-The af-
fairs OF the Evening Post company
OF Louisville, KY, were ordered by
the supreme court of the United
States today to be administered by the
Federal court
This was a clash of receivers ap-
pointed by tho state and the federal
courts. and their counter claims were
carried to the supreme court. which
decided the case today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
WHAT'S TH|S2
Bismarck Threatened to
Throw InkStand at
the Kaiser?

Berlin, Nov. 30-Kins Albert of
Saxony is given as authority for a
sensational story published here
which states that the reason for the
dismissal of the late Prince Bismarck
from his high position at the German
court was that after a heated argu-
ment with the Kaiser he raised an ink
stand and threatened to throw it at
the Kaiser.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
OHIO PREACHER
May Be Called to Pasto-
rate at Trenton.

Trenton, N. j., Nov 30.-The Rev.
William M. Curry of the Main street
Presbyterian church, Lima. o.,
preached at the service yesterday at
Bethany Presbyterian church, and is
likely to be called to the pastorate
of that church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
TO TAKE TH|BET
A Report That England
and China Have Agreed.

Tien Tsin, Nov. 3O-It is reported
in diplomatic circles here that an ar
rangement has been entered into
whereby China and England will be-
come supreme In Thibet.
No particulars are at hand as to
the alleged agreement and the report
cannot be confirmed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
COLLIERIES CLOSED

Shamokin, Pa. Nov. 20--The Sioux
and BIT. Carmel collieries. near Mt
Carmel, and the Centralia operations
~ Centralia, were closed down this
evening for an indefinite period by
the Lehigh Valley Coal company
Twenty-Five hundred men and boys
were thrown out of employment.
The cause OF the suspension is dUe
10 poor coal trade.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
CHILLY, FEATURELESS

Bennings Race Track. Washington,
ID. c., Nov 30-The weather was cold
at the Bennings course today and the
crowd was very small and kept close
to- tho betting ring instead Of taking
ep.sces< an the biGs, grand stand
ltnrprni wnsca aaesxLnz wind. sEepz.i
rae ra1sry was -e&-urele en-. 3 * ). 3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
HUNTER
Gets Certificate for Congress From
Kentucky District-The Fight
Ended.

Frankfort, KY, Nov. 30.-The state
election commission this afternoon
awarded the certificate Of election for
congress from the eleventh district to
DR.. w. Godfrey Hunter. The action
of the board was unanimous after
hearing the arguments. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04

Don't YOU know that Wissler. your
old Photographer, is in new studio,
corner 10th and Market streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
Teachers and Pupils Examina.
tlOnS.

The Board OF Examiners OF Stark county
will meet for the examination OF applicants
School bull ling the first Saturday OF each Of
the following months: September, October.
November, i8O3 January. February, March.
April. May and June. and the third satur-
day OF June. 1904.
Examinations of pupils under (Sec. 4029.
r. 81 will be held In the High School build
April and the second Saturday OF May. 1904.
Applicants should be present at S.l6 in the
morning.
Applicants should provide themselves
with penholders and pens. Tie board Will
furnish ink and all paper necessary.
All correspondence should be addressed
to the clerk Of the board.
j. W. GUTHRIE. President,
Alliance.
NJ. +. McFARREN, Canton.
FRANK N. SWEITZER, Clerk.
aag Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
No. 1885. NOTICE OF PUBKICATI0N
Lena Rounga, Plaintiff

vs.
Albert Rounga, Defendant.
Albert Rounga, residence unknown.
OF August. 1908, Lena Rounga filed her
petition in the Court of Common
Pleas, Stark County, Ohio, being cause
No. 1895, praying divorce from ssid
Albert Rounga. on the ground of will
full absence for more than three years.
and that said cause will be for hearing
on and after December 21st, 1908.
Lena Rounga. BY w. j. Piero.
Iler Attorney.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04
An OUTRAGE,
SAYS BALDWIN
TO DRAG HIS NAME INTO
THE MATTER.
An Emphatic Denial of all
the Charges.
-
DEFENDS SONS HONOR
DEFENDS SONS HONOR

Never Knew briggs and Bowers and
Did Not Have knowledge of Any
Shady Transactions-Judge Baldwin
Feels keenly the Reflection Cast Upon
His Character BY Bristow's Report.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II It falls TO cure.
e W. Groves signature 10 on each box. 30.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-04

Miss Walsh and Her Company Had a
Narrow Escape From Death, and
Only Her Presence of Mind Saved
Disaster-Much Better Advertisement
Than Diamond Robbery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15
Batesbure Items.

The Dispatch is IN receipt of the
following news items over the grspe.
vine telephone from our sister town
on the Ridge:
The landscape gardeners are beau
tifying the grounds of the prospec-
tive tourist hotel.
John Bell Towill, the genial bach
el,r editor of the Advocate, is rusti-
eating, with other editors of the
State Press Association, at White
Stone Springs. We trust that he
will not fall victim to the bewitch.
ing glances Of some mountain nymph,
but return to his home heart whole,
marry some sweet Lexington girl
and be happy the balance of his
life.
During the absence of Editor
Towill, Postmaster Kueece will hold
down the arm chair of the Advocate
and keep the machine we'll oiled.
The strong arm of the law was
recently stretched hitherward and
raked in about thirty gallons OF
creased lightning and pop skull which
was stored contrary to law.
DR.. E G. Ridgell has been ship.
ping some very good peaches 10
Charleston, and the city folk have
been enjoying milk and peaches
twice week.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15
W.D. BATES, e.,

I'm for letting my neighbor have it
every time. I'm agreed with the
nigger that prayed on the Charleston
green on the night of the earth
quake: "Lord stop shaking US and
if you want to shake anybody, shake
'em way over in Egypt" Self is the
first law of nature and I am law
abiding citizen.
I have not been able to look
around this week, consequently I
can't say anything about our tobacco
friends. Madame rumor says they
are gathering and housing some of
the tobacco.
Mr.. R. B. Barr has some of his
relatives from East Florida, visiting
this week. Mrs. Smith, daughter
and grand daughter.
1t is reported that there is prob
ability of the r F D stopping. OF
all the blessings vouchsafed US by
the government, the R F D is GER
tainly among the best. No one
knows this better than the farmers
distant from the cities and town. !
hope and trust this is not 30.
Hoping a continued success for
the Dispatch. b.
July -, 1903.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15

US take fresh courage. Let us re-
member the good old times We have
had in prayer meeting. I know We
have q minister who will stand by
the good old time religion. Brethren
let US, one and all, pray for the meet
ing in August that the church may
be revived and the back sliders may
be reclaimed and sinners convicted.
It is our privilege to have full saliva
tion and let us 60 expecting it. Let
US lay aside all things that hinder
and come together with one purpose,
to see souls saved. Old Timer.
Lees7ille, S. @
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-15
Attend the Summer School.


The Summer School for Teachers
will be held at Lexington from July
2lst to August 18Th. 1 earnestly
desire that al teachers who can will
attend. The instructors will be
Prof. J. R. T. Major, Of the Bates
burg Graded school and DR.. Robt.
A. Law. The school will have able
instructors and those who attend
will be benefited and much better
prepared to do successful WORK 10 the
several schools in which they might
teach.
There is no compulsio1 upon the
teachers to attend this school, except
the regulation of the State Board
that certificate (Which expires in
two years. shall not be renewed
without new regular examination,
unless the teachers attend the Sum-
mer School when such is held in the
county, or "shows to the State Board
of Education some satisfactory rea-
son for not doing So Owing to this
regulation it will be necessary for
those whose certih :ates expire to
attend, and those who do not belong
to this, I hope and feel sure that if
they have their school work at heart
and desire to do good and efficient
work, will grasp the opportunity if
they possibly can do so.
There will be no examination for
new certificates at the end of the
school as held before only renewal of
old ones, however those who desire
to secure new certificates at the
regular examination in September,
will be greatly benefited by the work
done in the Summer School.
The work will be the study of
matter rather than of the method.
The course of instruction will be
Algebra, Geography, History, Eng
lish Grammar, Pedagogy, Compost
ton and Literature. The text books
to be used have already been publish
ed in a former issue. Those who
haven't the books can get them at
my Office.
Board can be secured at two dol.
lars per week. Will be glad to
assist any one in securing a boarding
place if notified. Let all attend who
can and if possible be on hand at
the opening.
Very respectfully,
John S. Derrick,
Superintendent of Education.