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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
GOVERNOR WOULDN' I
HONOR REQU|S|T|0N
So Shoriff and Deputy Who
Went After Wateiat Re.
turned Empty
Handed.

Sheriff Frank Mckinney and his dep
uty John H. Alexander, who have re-
turned from fruitless trip to the state
of Washington, where they had been
with requisitoin papers to bring back
Paul Watelat, who was accused Of de-
frauding J. E. Carnahan Of Canton out
of $4,000, discussed their trip and the
action of the Washington governor
freely Thursday.
They secured the arrest of Watelat
and had him in Jail, but the governor
absolutely refused 70 recognize the
requisition papers made out by Gov
ernor Nash of Ohio. He took the stand
that the prosecution was not being
made in good faith-that 1t was simply
to try to enforce collection OF bad
debt and not to subserve the ends OF
Justice. This was denied by the sheriff
and the fact was shown that Mr., Car
nahan had no hopes Of recovering his
money and had spent nearly an equal
amount in trying to bring the fellow
to Justice. The impression that the Of
uCeT5 TcCelNSu Was tuut tHc duthoiitiSS
out there were in the habit of protect
Ing the mining sharks who invade the
east and fleece people by misrepresent-
ing the condition of mining property.
Watelat's offense was that he repre-
sented to Mr.. Carnahan that dia-
mond drill had disclosed the presence
of rich ores on certain property, when
the fact was that drill had never
been used. Other Cantonians were
caught. Watelat using Mr.. Carnahan's
name to show that the company was a
reliable one. That Is one reason why
the gentleman feels like bringing the
fellow to Justice.
During the western trip the officials
were delayed "a hours by wreck and
they took advantage Of the delay tc
see some of the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
NO SPECIAL rates.
SAY RAILROADS
And Canton Labor Day Cele'
brstion is Likely TO Got Q
Black Eye In Con-
sequence.

The Labor day committee is meet
ing with the same difficulty this year
as last In securing special rates on
the railroads for visiting delegations.
As result it is possible that several
Of the cities, which have promised to
send delegations will cancel their agree
ment, unless some concessions are re-
ceived from the the railroads.
Thursday James A. Robinson, presi-
dent of the central labor union and
Jacob Nicodemus, chairman of the la
Dor committee, went before the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie traffic agent in
Cleveland to obtain low fare from
GAINESVILLE to this city. They failed to
receive anya assurance of rate and
consequently it is very probable that
GAINESVILLE will drop out Of the celebra-
tior.
The railroads claim that they can.
not furnish equipment for special trains
and for this reason are turning down
excursions every day. The action OF
the railroa5 is very discouraging tC
the labor committee which expected
to bring several thousands union mer
from GAINESVILLE to the cOnclave.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
MADE BREAK
FOR LIBERTY
Non-Union Molders at
AuItnan Joliify Over
Pay Day.

There was almost rebellion among
the non-union molders at the Aultman
works on Thursday night according to
the information given out by the striK-
ing molders who are on duty about the
plant The men evidently became tired
of living in the shop and came out 10
celebrate after their pay day. At first
the special watchman it is said refused
to permit the men to go away from the
grounds, but they finally insisted and
they were given their freedom. They
clashed several times with the strik-
ing pickets and in number of cases
pugilistic encounters were narrowly
averted
The men, it is said. started to work
mischief in the shop and it was some
time before they were quieted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
POOR SULTAN
HARD PRESSED
Demands are NoWPour.
ing In y pom Him from
the Powers.
TELEGRAM.

0crIpps-McRae Telegram.
Constantinople, Aug 21.-The pre-
d,cament of the "sick man Of Europe"
owing to the Balkan uprising, is daily
becoming more acute. From all sides
demands for protection are pouring
in on him. in many cases from the
powers.
Today the Austrian ambassador
sent q note to the Sultan demanding
better protection for the Austrian
consul at Monastir, and also for the
Oriental railway, connecting Turkey
and Europe. The railway is run by
en- Austrian syndicate. The Greeks in
Macedonia continue to dema1t arms
They are becoming more alarmed
daily as they fear the Turkish troops
almost as much as they do the insur-
gents. The Sultan, however, is afraid
to give them the arms they desire, as
they might, when armed, rise them
selves, and he would then have an
other element to contend with.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
ROADMASTER INJURED
In Derailing of Car on w. & L.
e. Near Kent Thursday.

A box car was thrown off the track
near Kent on the Wheeling and Lake
Erie road Thursday night. Thomas
E. Jordan, roadmaster of the w. & l..
E., in jumping from the caboose when
the accident occurred received
bruised leg, but with this exception
no one was injured. The wreckine
crew was called from Canton and
traffic was resumed in a short time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
LAMB GOT TOO G Y
WITH MRS. Johnson
scrIpps -McRae Telesrau.

Chicago, Aug. 2i.-~oscar johnson,
years old, colored. last night gave
(, watermelon party to twenty-five
riends. Toward midnight the host
bseYved what he considered undue
omiliarity with Mrs. johnson on the
art OF Turner Lamb, who, was d.
Iding lucious slice Of melon with
ls friends wife, and quarrel en-
red. Lamb invited Johnson to the
dnwalk 70 settle the dispute and wAs
not and killed by johnson. johnson
under arrest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
BANANAS ARE UP.

New York. Aug. 21.-As result Of
the disastrous hurricane which swept
over the West Indian Islands a week
ngo and destroyed almost every bana-
ma plantation in the Island of Jamai-
ca, the price Of bananas in this city
has been advanced from seventy-five
cents to So bunch at one jump.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

Washington, Aug. 21.-There is un-
disguised dissatisfaction at the state de-
partment at the outcome of the at
tempt to secure the consent of Colom-
bia TO the treaty that was passed by
the United States senate providing for
the. construction OF the Isthmian canal.
President Manual Marroquin OF Colom-
bia as well as the more advanced and
II II said honest members Of the CO.
lomhian congress were In favor OF the
passage OF the convention but inhu-
ences that were said TO be amendable
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
MOTORMEN WERE TIRED
Would Not Run Their Cars IN
Ell Allowed TO Sit.

Columbus, ug. 21.-A brief strike oc-
Cured Thursday which tied up Che
Central Market street railway lines
completely for an hour and half.
The motormen demanded the privilege
of sitting on stools instead of stand
ing. The demand was granted and
the strike was off. las
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

TO arguments that must from their ma
ture have been kept secret opposed the
passage Of the treaty and encompassed
It's defeat.
Dispatches from Bogpta intimate
that at the next session of the Colom-
bian congress there is to be abill pre-
sented that will eliminate some OF the
features that were considered ob1ec-
tionable In the Hay Herran treaty, that
II will be paused and that the United
States senate will then have IN op-
portunity 70 rAkify Il !. \. /.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
OLD ACTOR
Partner Of Jefferson is Dead.
scr,pps. McRae Telegram

Scripps. McRae Telegram
Cleveland, Aug. 20.-Word is re-
ceived here today of the death of John
Ellsler, aged 80. He was one of the
famous actors of the old school,
was partner of Joseph Jefferson and
once had a stock company in Cleve-
land, which developed Clara Morris,
James Lewis, Roland Reed and many
other famous actors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
VILLAGE DESTROYED
Insure . n to and Turkish Troops
Have Fisrce engagement
Near Fiorina.

ecripps-AcRae Telegram
vienns. Aug. Ala dispatch re-
ceivcd today reports severe flghting at
Eminseco noar Florina In the vilsyet
At ,Nonastir. A strong force Of insur-
gcnt was iinally driven out by The Turk
iah troops with heavy losses. The
village We latar destroyed by bombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
BURGLARS ENTER
 STORE OF M. WE'LL
$2oo IN GOODS CARRIED AWAY THROUGH REAR pooR-TRlEo TO BREAK THE SAFE OPEN, BUT FAILED.

The store of NJ. Well & Bro. at 1915 First avenue was burglarized yesterday morning at an early hour. About s2OO worth of goods were stolen. No clue to the burglars has been found. A number of suits of clothing, several pairs ot trousers. some valuable vallses and sev- eraI boxes of hosiery are missing.
 An attempt was made to open the safe with a cold ehisel and the lock was ruined. Entrance was not effected. The work evidently required several hours. and the amount of booty carried through the center of the city without the knowl- edge of the police seems wonderful
 Evidently some one thoroughly Ia miliar with the place and the movements of the police committed the crime.
 The store was entered through a small hole between two iron bars which pro- tect rear window. It is impossible to reach the window except by a rope from the Potter building. and this means was used by the burglars. It Is supposed a small boy was lowered and broke the top sash He slipped through the bars and then opened the rear door and ad- mitted some older person.
 After the stock had been picked and part of it scattered over the floor the burglars escaped down the alley to Nor ris avenue. There is a light burning In the store all night, and itAseems strange that the burglars could work as long as they did and no one see them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
A LITTLE ROY DIES
 OF HIS INJURIES
Lsrkin Edwards Legs Are Cut Of Be low the Knees and Results Fa-
 talIy-5rought to Birmingham.

Larkin Edwards an s-year-old boy, died last night at St. Vincent's hospital from the effects of injuries received yesterday morning at Grace's station on the Bir- mingham Mineral railroad. The boy was playing around the station and fell un- der an L. & N. train, the wheels of which passed over his legs below the knee and almost severed them.
 Although the boy died at 10 o'clock. his mother, who accompanied him to Bir- mingham, did not know, at an early hour this morning. that he had passed away. She is supposed to be in the city still but her address is not known. She failed to leave 1t at the hospital.
 The boy was brought to Birmingham yesterday morning on the Birmingham Mineral train and carried to St. Vim cents hospital in Lige Loy's ambulance. An operation was performed removing the extremities in hopes that he might be saved, but the loss of blood and the shock to his nervous system were too great. No arrangements have been made for the disposition of the remains, but it is supposed they will be sent to Grace's this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
ROOSEVELT A FORESTER.
He and Secretary Wilson Meet With
 the Association.

Washington, March 26.-President Roose- welt and Secretary Wilson of the de- partment of agriculture tonight were among the members of the American Foresters who attended the weekly meeting of that association at the home of Clifford Pinchot. the chief forester of the department of agriculture.
 The President talked to the assembly on the general subject of the preserva- ton of forests and forestry as a profess sion. He said that the object of the for estry policy was to make and keep pros- perous homes The most hopeful sign in the forest situation, the President be- Eeved, was that the lumbermen were appreciating the benefits of forestry and were practicing 1t. The President also touched on the subject of irrigation and in this connection declared that forest preservation was necessary to the sue cessfu operation of assisting the farmer in arid regions.
 T believe there is no body of men," said the President. who have it in their power to accomplish more good than those engaged In scientific investigation and this is especially true of those en- gagged in practical and scientific forestry You cannot afford to forget for one mo- ment what Is the object of the national forest policy. The success of home-mak- ing depends in the long run on the wis dom with which the nation cares for it's forests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
DID NOT ACCEPT
 THE INVITATION
Y. M. c. A. APPRECIATES FRATER- NAL OFFER OF ST. ANDREWS BROTHERHOOD, BUT DECLINES USE OF ITS CHAPEL.

At meeting of the directors of the Young Mems Christian association yes terday afternoon it was decided that the organization just at the present time could not accept the invitation recently extended to it by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew to use the brotherhood chapel as headquarters.
 letter will be addressed to the broth. erhood by w M Cosby. chairman of the Young Mems Christian association board, thanking it's members for the kindness and thoughtfulness of the invitation. and saying that because of the canvass for funds new being carried on by the Y M. c. A. and their lack of working or ganization they do not feel like accept ing the invitation as a body.
 The letter will further state that the members of the association as individuals will take great pleasure in visiting the chapel and avaiing themselves of the in- vitation so cordially and spontaneously extended by the brotherhood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
SHAW TO THE RESCUE.
Offers to Refund Bonds Which Will
 Release Over $5,ooo,ooo.

Washington, March 26.-The secretary of the treasury has resumed refunding operations and has announced that on and after April he will receive per cent bonds of 1908, and 1 per cent bonds of 1907, to the amount of $l0o,OOO00O, to be refunded into ? per cent consols on basis of 102.
 The offer of Secretary Shaw seemed to come as a surprise to bond brokers, some of whom professed to be unable to under stand it's scope or purport. It was gen erally looked upon as an emergency or relief measure, inasmuch as the offer will release from $5,00O000 to $S,00OOO0, the amount depending entirely upon the pro- portion of 3s or As turned in. One broker thought the proposition was designed to induce banks to increase their circula tion Nobody could trace any connection between the offer and the coming Panama canal payment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
TO HAVE HEARING TODAY.
There May Be Compromise In
 Waite's Case.

The trial of J. P. Waite, wh~ Is in jail on five charges of obtaining money un- de, false pretenses, will be taken up this morning before Judge Feagin in the Police court There is a great deal of in terest in the case and the courtroom will probably be well filled.
 It now seems as if there might be compromise. It is understood that some of his friends or relatives may pay the amount he received on the worthless checks. and that if they do he will not be prosecuted It has developed that he rave bad check to one of the large clothing houses in the city, paying a debt of about $7 which he owed them and receiving SIS in return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence: w. E. Howard, Mem phis, Tenn; A. A. Walden, Cleveland, O.; z. S. Claggert, Greenville, Miss; R. w. Crutcher Athens, Ala; J. w. Phelps, Springfield O.; J. D. Patterson, Allan ta, Ga.; A. Doggrell. Amory, Miss; H. M. Kramer, Richmond, Ind; H. c. Arm strong. Nashville, Tenn; D. P. Wal raven, Atlanta, Ga; J. K. Powers, Flor ence. Ala; w. w. Battle, Anniston, Ala. {; J. P. Weaver, Southern Railway; G. L.. Jenkins. Anniston, Ala; T. w. Jones, Decatur. Ala; R. J. Perryman, Atlanta, Ga.; T. U. Wilson, Nashville. Tenn. :; Mrs. w. l.. Hollaway, Dothan, Ala. j; Henry Lamb, Louisville, Ky; Miss Sue Robertson, Huntsville, Ala; w. L.. Stevenson Jacksonville, Fla; c. A.. Nickerson Knoxville, Tenn; A. L.. Tanksley, Nashville, Tenn; John Daw- son, Hargrove, Tenn; I. Werm, Atlanta, Ga; R. D. Wall, Memphis. Tenn; Mrs. c. NJ. Ferguson. Mobile Ala; w. J.. Hicks. D. F. Betlfune, Greenpond. Ala. :; w. G. Phillips, Chattanooga, Tenn; J.. l.. Young New Orleans; F. B. Dunlap. Bessemer, Ala; Miss Gault, Sylacauga, Ala; F. F. Conway, J. c. Ring, Hunts vile, Ala; A. w. Clark, Bessemer. Ala. !; H. H. Fitts, Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
RECORD OF COURTS.

The attorneys representing E. E Will jams in the case of the state against nm on a charge of sending a telegraph money order for money to be placed on a horse race gave notice in the first division ot the Criminal court yesterday that an appeal would be taken to the supreme court.
 The minutes of the court for the term inst ended were signed up yesterday ana it has adjourned until the spring term opens April S. when for a week the non canital felony docket will be taken up. The second week the capital docket will be taken up and continue for three weeks In the first division of the City court the case of Joshua Pickett against the Western Union Telegraph company is now on trial. The plaintiff sues for damages alleging a long delay in the delivery of a telegram.
 The case of Lee Vernon against the Blocton, canaba Coal company resulted in mistrial
 In the second division the jury on the case of George H. Brown against Evans Bros. returned a verdict giving the de- fendant a judgment for $314.S5.
 The case of w. l.. Dodd, charged with fraudulent use of the malls, was called in the United States court and continued until today.
 Isaac w. Fields has filed four suits in the Circuit court, the defendants being the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany, the Pioneer Manufacturing com pany the Alabama Consolidated Coal, Iron and Railroad company and the Pratt Coal company. In each suit the plaintiff alleges his land was injured by over flows.
 Oliver Mccain has filed a suit for $l, 990 against the Southern Railway company.
 In the case of D. J. Hargrove against the Lockwood Manufacturing company a judgment for the plaintiff for S69.S6 was rendered. The eases decided by Judge Coleman were as follows
 Will Patton vs. Industrial Insurance company recovered $46.So.
 The case of w. A. Brown vs. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railway, was dismissed.
 J. NJ. Martin vs. Louisville and Nash vile railway; judgment for the defen- dant
 Tower Manufacturing company vs. Lockwood Manufacturing company; judg- ment for plaintiff for sSO.40.
 w. A. Berryhill vs. Lockwood Manufac turing company; judgment for plaintiff for $2s75.
 R. D. Hargrove vs. Lockwood Manufac- turing company; judgment for plaintiff for Sl462.
 Raymond Stewart vs. Lockwood Manu- featuring company; judgment for plain tiff for S6S.42.
 E The suit of the Birmingham Jobbing House vs Mrs. D. Lubesky was dis missed.
 Pratt Laboratory vs, E. T. Sinson; Judgment for defendant.
 Goldsten Bros. vs Mayer Turner; judg- ment for plaintiff for $64.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
ILLINOIS CENTRAL TO
 RUN TRAINS HERE SOON

The Illinois Central will shortly be run ming trains into Birmingham Stated authoritativeiy by The Age-Heraid sev- eral months ago. the trains will come in over the Frisco tracks
 Second Vice President and General Man ager J. T. Harahan of the Illinois Central visited Birmingham few weeks ago and, accompanied by officials of the Frisco system, inspected the Frisco's terminals. and including the belt line. Mir Harahan came again yesterday. This time he was accompanied by Messrs Peabody, Auchin- closs and Henderson. who represent large holdings in the Illinois Central The party rode over the belt, took 8 general survey of Birmingham and then went to Ensley. The visitors expressed themselves as greatly pleased with the Birmingham dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
WHOLE vENiRE oUAsHED.
Judge Grants Motion of Stratton Ex-
 ecutors in Will Case.

Colorado Springs. Colo, March 26.- Judge Seeds today granted the motion of the attorneys of the executors of w. S. strattons will to quash the panel of jurors in attendance upon the District court, and ordered new venire, return able on Saturday. Then the selection of a jury to try the will contest will be begun.
 In announcing his decision, the judge said:
 Without the slightest reflection against jurors in this panel or any att torney in this case, the court deems it necessary to sustain the motion in order that the greatest opportunity for fair and impartial trial of this case may be had, and that no parties to this con- troversy may enter upon trial believ- ing that they are not on fair and equal terms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
DIED SUDDENLY.
Remains of Mrs. J. T. Ratliff Brought
 Here Last Night.

Mrs. Nettie Ratliff, aged p years, the wife of J. T. Ratliff. died Wednesday aft ernoon in LeGrange. Ga. The remains were brought to Birmingham yesterday afternoon and arrived last night. The funeral services will be from the resi- dence of her mother, Mrs. Cartwright at ITO Tenth avenue south, this afternoon at o'clock The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
 The remains were accompanied by the husband. Sam and Hal Cartwright, and Miss Kate Cartwright. the brothers and sister of the deceased. Mrs. Ratliff went to LeGrange Monday afternoon for visit to relatives. She was taken suddenly i'll. Wednesday afternoon and in a short time died. The deceased was % years old on Tuesday, the day before she died. She was a consistent member of the St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
S1O,OOO,OOO TO BE
 SPENT BY |. & N.
ALABAMA AND THIS DISTRICT WILL COME IN FOR A GREATER SHARE-COAL AND TIMBER LANDS AIMED AT.

New York, March 26.-The Louisville and Nashville contemplates construction and reconstruction work this year amounting to 900.
 Improvements are to be made all along the Nine in the south, but the improve ments on the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern and the Jellico extension are the most important undertaking of the year. With these changes there will be a direct north and south line from Gin natl to Atlanta, which will shorten the route from Louisville to Atlanta and points east about 100 miles.
 number of Improvements and exten- sions in Alabama are planned, particu- larly to secure coal and lumber business as are several changes in Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
AUTOMOBILE RECORDS BROKEN.
A Man Goes a Mile on His "BuIIetv
 In 56 Seconds.

Ormond, Fla March 26.-The second fastest mile ever made in this country was put on record here this morning when Winton, on his six-ho 'se power automobile Bullet" put mile behind him in 56 seconds. in the face of condi- tions so adverse that experts are con tident he will beat all records tomorrow Four records were broken on the beach course here this morning as follows:
 Winton broke his record of 02A
 Oscar Hedstrom of Springfield, O., broke the mile record for motor cycles by mak- ing the distance in one minute and nine seconds.
 w. T. Thomas of Detroit broke the record for automobiles under 1000 pounds making a mile in one minute and six sec onds.
 J. P Hathaway reduced the record for steamers from 1:51 to 1:2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
"BALDY" DAVIS ARRESTED
 ON VERY SERIOUS CHARGE

A. cBaldy') Davis was arrested last night about o'clock at his saloon, 2isl Avenue A, on a charge of grand lar eeny. He was carried to the city jail and later made bond to the amount of S750. His bondsmen are Ben and David Meyer.
 E. H. Walker appears as the city wit ness on the arresting slip, made out by Detectives Waldrop, Jordan and Cupep- per. He claims that several days ago he went upstairs to a room on the sec ond floor and went to sleep. He claims that when he awoke he was minus s140