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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
CRIME IS
NOW CLEARED OF
MYSTERY
Occurred in Chicago in
August.
A SWORN CONFESSION

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 24.-The terrible
crime in which two men were killed,
two others wounded and the Chicago
City railway was robbed of several
thousand dollars last August. is no
longer a mystery. Gustave Marx. who
shot and killed Detective Quinn last
Saturday night when Quinn was about
TO arrest him as suspect in the car
barn crime, has made sworn confess
sion of completely in that and several
other crimes and given names Of his
accomplices.
In his confession Marx says. "On
the night of the car barns murder |
ordered the men in the Office to hold
up their hands, and Neidermeier broke
in the window. Harvey Vandine broke
in the door with a sledge hammer af-
ter the men had been shot. Then all
three of US went east on Sixty-frst
street to Jackson park.
I'VE divided the money there,
amounting to $2,250 of which got
$3.50. We then boarded Cottage
Grove cable train and went to Clask
and Randolph streets. Next day all
three went to Humboldt park and then
we went to Colorado"
He also admits that he and Harvey
Vandine and Emil Roeski held up a
crowd in saloon about the same time
as the car barn hold up. One man
was shot and killed.
In a statement made to the police Of
ficials supplementary to his sworn con-
fession of the car barn crimes, Marx
said that he had been told by Peter
Niedermeier and Emil Roeski that
they committed robbery at the Cly-
bourn station of the Northwestern
Railroad company.
He also stated that he had informa-
tion that Harvey Vandine and Peter
Niedermeier committed the murder
and robbery in saloon at West North
and North FortyLSeventh avenue, and
also a robbery and assault in a sa-
loon of Peter Croske in Milwaukee
avenue
Marx is in the county hospital suf-
fering from wounds in his right arm
and left leg, inflicted by Detective
Quinn's companion. Detective Blaul,
after Marx had shot QUINN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
MINERAL ENTRIES
Secretary Hitchcock Issues Instructions
l., Because of Numerous Protests.

Secretary Hitchcock Issues instructions
~ Because of Numerous Protests.
!. Washington, D. g., Nov. 24--Numer-
ous protests have been received at the
general land ONCE recently against the
refusal Of registers and receivers at To-
cal land Offices 70 accept mineral en-
trics and location In lands Withdrawn
from disposal for forest reserve pur-
poses. Registers have followed the
letter OF their instructions In refusing
TO accept mineral entries under such
circumstances.
Secretary Hitchcock today transmit
ted to these officials. through Acting
Land Commissioner Imhoff. instruc-
uons TO the effect that in all cases Of
withdrawal for forest reserves. the
right to make mineral locations or en-
tries shall not be affected. Most OF
the protests have come from Colorado,
where q number OF large withdrawalb
have ben made where valuable min
eial deposits are located.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
PRICES AND
COST OF YOUR
Dinner
Turkeys Retailing at 22
Gents Dressed.
OTHER FOOD ARTICLES

In order to get line upon the cost
of a Thanksgiving dinner, the Morn
ing News has made tour of the deal
ers and ascertained. what the condi-
ments that enter into an Ideal feast
cost. Turkeys are turkeys this year.
They are selling retail at II and 1s
cents a pound for live and unless the
supply keeps up well they will be high
er still before the day is over. Dealers
have been paying as high as IA and 15
cents for the birds from the farmers
and are compelled to boost the prices
in order to get any profit. Dressed
birds that have been drawn sell at %
cents a pound and are In good demand
even at that figure. Many persons
however who are not in favor Of pay
ing the exorbitant prices will be cat
isfied with chickens, ducks or geese.
Old chickens sell at 10 cents and young
ones at 12h live weight, while dressed
they bring IA to 16 cents Some deal
ers are asking as high as Is cents, but
16 is the general price. Ducks dressed
retail at 16 cents and geese at H.
Cranberries bring 12h cents quart.
celery 10 cents bunch and Jersey
sweet potatoes cents pound.
There is great demand for mince-
meats, pumpkins, squashes, and other
articles that usually enter into plum
puddings, pies and other seasonable
dishes, and taken all in all the dealers
are having a good week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
INSANITY DODGE.

Upton. Ind, Nov. 23.-The trial Of
Jesse Mcclure. for the murder Of his
two children was called In the Upton
circuit court today. Attorney for the
accused waived arraignment and enter
ed q plea OF not guilty and pleaded
that Mcclure was insane. Prisoner
was brought into court and was seat
ed In full view Of the spectators who
filled the court room to overlooking.
. During the examination OF the tur-
ors, Mcclure appeared unconcerned.
Prosecutor Daniels at once began the
examination Of each Of the regular
panel. touching on thsir competency
to'trys the case. The state Will intro
ducs thirty witnexses add the defense
twenty. half OF WHOM are expsrts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
HUBBARD COMMENDED
For the Manner in Which He Handled
Affairs at Panama.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 24-The
secretary of the navy today wrote
Commander John Hubbard. United
States navy, commanding the Nash
vile, commencing him for the manner
in which he handled the delicate situa-
tion on the Isthmus Of Panama. The
letter follows:
November, "a, 1903. Sir: Your re-
ports of the occurrences at Colon from
the second to the fifth instant, during
the recent revolution on the Isthmus
of Panama, have been read by the
president, who has expressed himself
as being much pleased with your ac-
tion and desirions that you should be
so informed.
This take pleasure in doing, and
wish to add that your actions through
out, appear to the department to have
been discreet, judiclou5, prompt and
decided, to a marked degree. Lieuten-
ant Commander Witzell, Midshipman
j. p. Jackson and the men under their
command who were. landed from the
Nashville. deserve much praise for
their coolness, fortitude and tirmness,
under proyocation, when opposed by
a greatly superior force during several
hours
"The conduct OF your entire COM
nand reflects credit upon the service
and the country and It affords me
real qualification to convey to the de-
partruents cordial commendation.-
"You will please read this letter at
general muster
Very respectfully,
wv. III. Moody Secretary -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
GAS EXPLOSION IN MINE
ENDS LIFE OF TEN MEN
WORST ACCIDENT OF THE KIND THAT EVER HAP
PENED IN EXTREME WESTERN COAL
FIELDS OF ARKANSAS.

Fort Smith, Ark, Nov. aI--'ren dead
bodies have been recovered from
mine No. 20 at Bonanza. eleven miles
from here, at late hour tonight, as
the result of an explosion Of gas this
morning at l1:l5 O'Clock. A number
of other miners are in a dangerous
condition and the injuries of several
may terminate fatally. The explosion
was caused by the ignitions of blasting
powder which set fire to gas in vein
whose large output seems to have been
unknown.
The explosion occurred in entry X
in which II men were employed. Ten
of these are dead and the remainder
may die. Several other miIers were
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
K SCHOOL TRUST

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov 23.-In letter
to President w. N Frew, Of the Car
negie institute, Carnegie says.
The grouping Of educational institu-
tions II Of 4 value not often appreciat-
ed. One reacts upon the other.
doubt II any city will possess such q
spectacle ~ our own city Of Pittsburg
II this intention is realized"
The intention ID to group the Car
nssie institute, technical schools,
Pittsburg high schools, and the west
srn university OF Pennsylvania In the
Oakland district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
ANOTHER OUTRAGE
IN LEH|GH VALLEY
PEOPLE THROWN INTO A
STATE OF PANIC
Desperate Crime Near
WilIiamsport.

Deed Was Done Only Twelve Miles from
Place Where Operator Clendenin Was
killed-Man Beaten Into Insensibility
and Robbed : Bloodhounds Track the
Criminal.
Williamsport, Pa, Nov. "a. - This
section was thrown into a panic to-
night when word was received of an
other desperate crime committed at
Bald Eagle on the Leigh Valley rail-
road, only twelve miles from the scene
of the murder of Operator Clendenin
last Thursday night.
Vincent Sharp Miller, who stayed
late in his cf!ice was knocked down
while working at mis- desk and badly
hurt by a masked man. He was beat
en- into insensibility by the robber and
his desk rified of $100. 1t was some
time before he recovered conscious
ness and gave an alarm, and by that
time the criminal had made his escape.
A man who was seen running away
from the mill, and is believed to be the
man wanted, answers the description
of the man seen in the tower at
Browns station shortly before Operat-
or Clendenin was murdered
So soon as the news of the latest
crime reached here, special train
bearing the sherlu and a well armed
posse and all of the railroad detec-
tives now here was dispatched to the
scene. They searched the surrounding
country thoroughly but failed to get
any trace of the man. There is talk of
securing blood hounds and trying to
track the robber.
The entire section is in state of
terror over the failure of the. authori-
ties to get track of the criminal band
that is working In this district. Men
fear to leave their houses unguarded
and women keep close to their homes
after dark. Nearly all of the male
population go about we'll armed and
strangers are in danger of being shot
If they try to keep in the shadows.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
SPANISH WAR VETS

A pleasant social event occurred
last evening when the ladies of Helen
Gould Auxiliary to the Spanish War
Veterans held an informal gathering
at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hudson OF
North Rex street. Progressive pedro
was the evenings diversion. An I'm
promptu musical and literary program
was carried out. Light refreshments
were served. The ladies had on oxhi-
bition a handsome comforter which
will soon be rafiied for the benefit Of
the order, This organization though
still in its youth Is composed OF ear
nest faithful workers who exert q
wide influence for good,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
FOURTEEN DEAD
Result of the Explosion at Ferguson.
Pa.--Inquest Friday.

Result of the Explosion at Ferguson,
Pa.--Inquest Friday.
Connellsville, Pa, Nov. "a. : The
number of dead resulting from the ex-
plosion al Ferguson last Saturday
night is now fourteen.
John Foster, son of William Foster,
died at the Cottage State hospital at
noon today. This makes uree Fosters,
father and two sons to die.
1t is now thought that Michael Bene.
the missing miner, is alive. Several
have stated that he has been seen since
the explosion. 1t Is hinted that fright
and injury in the explosion crazed
Bene, and he fed after coming out Of
the manway. Searching parties are
securing the different Slavish collieries
for news of him.
The inquest will be held next Friday
and will be conducted by James r.
Roderick, chief of the bureau Of mines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
HORSE STOLEN
On Main Street in Can-
ton Tuesday Night.

A horse and buggy belonging to
Frank Hanra, of 81 North Market
street extension, was stolen from in
front Of the Trinity Reformed church
in East Tuscarawas street Tuesday
night about 10:30 o'clock. The theft
was reported at police headquarters
and messages were sent to Massillon.
Akron and Alliance. notifying the po-
lice departments Of those places to be
on The watch for the missing outfit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate Of Emma Ruth. of Al
lance. the will has been fled for pro-
bate. E
In the estate OF Samuel Young, Of
Plain township. final account has
been filed.
In the guardianship of Mary Matil-
da Feuchter, Of Massillon. final ac-
count Mas been filed 81 fg
tTIn the estatc OF John X. Brtgele, OF
Pike township, inyentory, sppraise-
ment and sale hill has besn nled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
PERMITS TO WED.

John . d., Barnhart and Lily Grace
Dobson, Massillon. el .A.,t. III,
Charles H. Matthews and Clara
Elizabeth Greenawalt, Massillon.
William U. Hugus and Minnie May
Feller, Navarro.
Barton H. Cook and Pearl E. New
house, Marlboro.
Bert r. Smith and Grace Firestone,
Canton.
Steward M. Harsh and Matte Hoff-
man, Alliance.
John Whitman and Mary Matilda
Feuchter, North Lawrence.
Clarence e. Lanning and Matilda
Hollender, Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
ABE LINCOLN"

A Familiar Figure in Canton Police
Courts-Dead at MassilIon.
"Abe Lincoln" who was killed by a
train in Massillon Tuesday, was fa-
miliar figure in local police circles.
Often he has spent the night behind
the bars, drink being the vehicle which
brought him to the prison. He was &C.
centric in habits and dress. Although
best known by the name of Lincoln,
his name was John Jenkins and his
home North Lawrence, where son re-
sides.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
REFUSE TO SUBMIT

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 2A.---At a meet
fng Of the miners conoiliation board
here this afternoon, the miners wzsY
are on strike at the Red Ash mine. "
Wslkeaharrs. refused to submit their
casa to the board. They have bean out
Tor months, having on previous occs-
sfons refused to return TO- work whom
directed to DO 20 ~ Presidsnt Mich
olaA. vi a. n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
PETITION IN BANKRuPTcY

Joseph v. Menegay has filed petit
tion in voluntary bankruptcy before
Referee A. M. McCarty. His liabili-
ties are $s01.94, while he has no assets
The hearing has been set for tho fifth
day of December at 10 b. m.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
CONSOLIDATED SUPERIOR

New Haven. Conn, Nov. M.-The
adjourned annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Consolidated Lake su-
perior company, was held IN this city
at two o'clock this afternoon. There
was no action tahen and the meeting
was declared adjourned 70 mect again
December IL. $500 * '''' '',' .'' AZ,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
TEDDy's TURKEY

Washington, Nov. 24.-The presi-
dents Thanksgiving turkey arrived to-
day from Westerly, r. /. 1t is the gift
Of Henry Vose, who has been supply
Ing birds on similar occasions for the
white house for many years past. This
years fowl weighs thirty pounds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
BITES BEFORE BREAKFAST

Behold, with what velocity, and
with strenuous ferocity. the law for
Cuban reciprocity is not being doomed
just now to beat the band.
They're talking now of annexation
(subject of much sore vexation0 like
ly with the expectation of further
expansion of this land.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27

The fact that Canton morals are bt'-
Ing purified may not worry any ex-
cept those who are undergoing the pro-
cess Of fumigation. IA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
DISORDERLY MEETING

Rome. Nov 2S.--The meeting Of the
congregation of the propaganda was
ono Of the most disordcrly ever held
and personal feeling ran high. Cardi-
nal Gotii. It 4, reported was indignant
at some stories that have been circu-
lated in connection with his attitude
and accused certain cardinals OF dis
epiRatipg false statements.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27

sent to this country to learn American
morals and manners, and presumably
American political and trust methods.
1t will be interesting to those who live
long enough to witness the outcome
to study the result of grating some of
the present products of development
upon the Filipino mind.
Major Estes G. Rathbone, late of the
Cuban postal service, is very much Of
an issue demanding the attentio,. OF
the present administration at Wash
ington. In fact, he may aptly be de-
scribed as both product and victim
OF the administration, yet his fight
against General Wood presents points
of interest as picturesque as any in the
career Of the distinguished gentleman
who is now at the head of the govern
ment at Washington. Major Rath-
bones home in at Wellsville, Allie
gheny county, N. Y, where the people
all swear by him. He also has a large
acquaintance in the oil regions of
Pennsylvania and has host of friends
thClC. IIib piOtuCI ID u uuculDcT vi Tic
well-known firm of Mallory and Rath-
bone, of Bradford, Pa, who have large
mining and other interests in Mex
leo, and whose reputation for enter
prise and integrity will compare with
any other business men In the entire
country. These people are all Republi-
cans, but 80 great is their faith In the
cause of Major Rathbone that they
have been extremely active In the at
tempt to secure for him rehearing
and they have succeeded in enlistine
the services and sympathy Of many In
fiuentiai Democrats in that locality
among them being the well-known law
firm of Mullin and Mullin, the senior
member of which Is one of the leading
Democrats and most reputable lawyers
In northwestern Pennsylvania. AL.
though Major Ratbbone has been con.
victed, sentenced, amnestied and re.
leased. he refuses to accept the results
What he seeks Is vindication.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27

Got your turkey yet? II not. win n
prizs in the Morning News turkey and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-27
VERDICT AROUSED
MUCH INDIGNATION
Acquittai Of John Bayette on Insanity
Plea Did Not Meet With Popular
Approval.

Kinston, N. c., Nov. 23.-John Bay
ette, who has been on trial for mur-
der here for several days was acquit-
toe this evening. the jury holding that
he was insane when the crime was
committed.
The verdict has aroused popular In
dignation and leading citizens are talk
Ing of iynching Bayette as they de-
clare the insanity claim was success
f,,l dodge to escape the gallows
The Washington times., 1903-01-07
DANISH CONSUL OBJECTS
TO DUTY ON UNIFORM
Sends Suit Home Because Tax Would
Not Be Removed.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Jan. 7.-CharIes
Earl Currie. Danish consul at Louisville.
has ordered shipped back 20 Copenhagen
$500 full dress uniform which he pur-
chased for the purpose Of wearing at
state functions, because the United
states Government would not admit the
garments duty free
Il have tried for months. %. said Mr.
Currie. to have the uniform entered
duty free. but Congressman have been
unable to accomplish IT. I think, in view
Of the favors rendered this country By
Denmark, the duty Of $500 should have
been removed, but the government did
not see It that way"
When Mr. Currie decided TO reship,
however, another complication arose.
Duty aecFues on imported articles as
soon as they enter the country, so Mr..
CUrrie owed the government the duty
whether he took the suit OF not The
department finally granted him permfs-
sion TO send the garments back TO Den
mark
The Washington times., 1903-01-07

The authorities at Manila are waging
a meTciless war against rats. During the
last six months. according TO the reports
OF Col L. NJ. Maus, commissioner OF pub
lie health. made public today. more than
$4,000 Of the rodents were secured by
means OF traps ard several hundred
thousand were destroyed by poison.
Rats are considered to he more danger
Gus to human life in our tropic posses
sions than all the wild boasts. poisonous
serpents and venemous insects combined.
They spread the germs OF cholera and
plague from province to province and
island &c island. and no matter now
many sanitary precautions are taken, ali
efforts OF the health board go for naught
If the rats are allowed to live and 20
from place 10 place. The rat catchers OF
Manila work in squads of ten headed BY
a chief. Here are few OF the rules laid
down by the commission for the govern
ment OE-the rat catchers:
Each member OF the rat catcher corDs
shall wear uniform consisting of a
blouse, trousers, cap. and brass shield
The Washington times., 1903-01-07

''Owney was certainly a remarkable
dog. and the greatest canine traveller
that ever lived" said Mr. Slack, who has
charge Of the museum in the postofhce.
'Owney'' is-or rather was-a rough
coated mongreI, and is at present stuffed
and in z glass case in the museum He
wandered in 10 the Albany postofice one
day some fifteen years ago. and imme-
diately took 10 following the mail de-
livery wagons. He was very friendly TO
al who wore the uniform of the mailed
service Soon he began TO take trips 20
other towns. Tags and checks Of all
sorts and description were put on hin.
and he Travelled from one city 70 an
other, always following the mail. For
eleven years he kept this up. in which
time ne visited Europe and AsIo. The
Mikado OF Japan presented him with a
silver medal, on one side OF which
was the national coat Of arms. Es-
pecfauy Gid he like Paris. where, in
deed. the people are much kinder 10
dumb animals than in this country.
Owney met his fate when an attempt
was made to take his picture. be was
chained up until the photographer
should arrive At such ind!gnity, Owney
bristIed up. and barked furiously. a
postal clerk endeavored TO quiet him,
and received a bite IN his hand. He
spread the report that Owney was mad.
and policeman was summoned, and
shot the dog AS soon as Mr. Slack
heard OF his death, he telegraphed for
the remains Owney was stuffed al the
Smithsonian Institution. and today stands
in glass case, with some three hun
dred tags and checks attached to his
harness.
The Washington times., 1903-01-07
BRAVE WOMAN ASSISTS
IN LANDING BURGLAR
Lights Husband Down Stairs and Aids
IN Capturing MaIauder.

BRIDGEPORT y. J., Jan. Through
the pluck Of Ellison T. Sweeten and his
wife yesterday morning. a burglar was
captured and landed in Woodbury. jaiI.
Sweeten keeps a general grocery store,
anu about . o'clock this morning Mrs.
Sweeten was awakened by a noise in the
store. She awoke her husband, who
grabbed his revolver. and his wife lighted
him downstairs. The rear door was
open. but Sweeten caught sight OF q pair
Of legs under the counter.
Come out, and hands upI" cried
Swseten. and the burglar crawled out.
While the husband covered the roboer.
Mrs. sweeten aroused some neighbors
and the man was turned over TO an Of
fjeer and taken TO Woodbury.. He gave
his name as Harry Davis, but & has
been learned that his name IS James
Stiles. Of Camden. and he has served
time for robbery. When Mrs Sveeten
went outside the store another man. sup
posed to be an accompIice. escaped.
The Washington times., 1903-01-07
THE PRESIDENT AGAIN
ATTACKED IN SOUTH
New Orleans Paper Hangs Out Bloody
Shirt.


NEW ORLEANS, Jan. The action
OF President Roosevelt in closing the
Postof3ee at Iudlanoia. Miss. because
the citizens OF that fIourishing town do
not take kindly to a negress as post
mistress. has caused more talk in New
Orleans than the Venezuelan imbrogIio.
Probably there is not a man who in
dorses the action OF the President
Bvea the Lily Whites" think that such
action Is unwarranted The Daily
States" a Democratic afternoon paper.
which Monday Published a red-hot edi-
toriaI against the action Of ths P--~i-
dent, yesterday afternoon had This fur
ther to say:
1T is quite probable that the people
who do not approve OF the Presidents
action il the near future viii be re-
duced TO the painful necessity Of giving
his negro appointees the regular dose
OF bucksh0t OF presenting them with
fat pocketbook and an invitation 20
visit Boston and ENJOY the flavor Of
uttle-neck clans. The President is at
liberty to suspend the Law. IS he did
In the Indlanola postofice case, to ap-
point negroes to Office contrary 70 the
wishes OF the people whom they are
supposed to serve. but he viii discover
that the game Of suspending the law
can be played in other places than in
Washington, and n a most entertain
Ing way"