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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
THIRTEEN At TABLE
Now One OF the Guests Is Dead
Others Discuss Strange
CoInc Id q nee.

Akron, o.. Jan. 15.-The death of
Miss Grace Secrest in New York city
few days ago presents another argu-
ment for superstitious people that
thirteen Is an unlucky number
Miss Secrest was formerly a teach
er of domestic science in the public
schools here, and last June was the
guest Of honor at banquet given by
the Monday Night Pedro club. OF
which she was member When the
guests sat down at the table It was
discovered that there was just thir-
teen persons present, and the remark
was laughingly made that one of the
guests would die before the end OF the
year. Miss Secrest is dead, and her
friends are now discussing the strange
coincidence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
"SPIKE" DISCHARGED
American Pusilist, Held in
England for Passing Bad
Bills, Gets Or.

News-Domocret Leased Wire Service ,
London, Jan. 15.-"SpiKe" Sullivan,
the American pusilist, arrested several
days aSo in company with a man
named Harris who had attempted 10
pass bad hank notes, was discharged
from custody today.
Sullivan and Harris were arraigned
in Marylebone police court this morn
ing to answer to the charge. Sullivan
stated that he had casually met Har-
ris, ard was accidentally with him
when the latter tried to pass the spuri-
Gus notes. The magistrate lectured
Sullivan on the danger of entering into
conversation with strangers and thea
discharged him amid the applause OF
the court spectators.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
THIN WRAPPER
Her Only Protection From Cold

Warren, O., Jan. 15.-Mrs. John
Hammell, Tuesday night, went to the
home of Mrs. Isabella Wheaton. and
found the house locked, but heard ag-
onizing groans from within. En-
trance was forced to the house and
the aged woman was found In help
less condition, almost frozen and
starved, the house being without fire.
All that kept her warm and protected
her body was thin calico wrapper.
Relief was at once furnished for the
aged woman. The humane society Ia
looking into the matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
PREPARING PAPERS
FOR ROYAL DIVORCE
Lawyers at Work on Separa-
tion OF Princess Louise
and Her Husband

(News-D Democrat Leased Wire Service }
Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 15.--Law-
yers, who have been here negotiating
divorce terms with Princess Louise, of
Saxony. who eloped with NJ Giron,
the French tutor, have completed
their business and departed for Dres-
den. 1t is understood that the di-
vorce will be announced on January
28. 1t has been agreed that the prin-
cess shall receive an annual income of
$4,000, should she remarry, or live
with NJ. Giron, she Is prohibited from
seeing her children, otherwise provi-
sion will be made for her meeting
them at stated times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
WILL SUPPORT HERRICK.

Columbus, o., Jan. l3.--William
Kirtley, Of Defiance, member-elec of
the state board Of public works, was in
Columbus yesterday becoming ac-
quainted with the routine of his work
which will begin February 10. Mr..
Kirtley, when asked about the CUB
ernatorial situation in his part OF the
state, said: while Gen. Dick WIS In
the race we were for him. Now that
he seems to be out OF il we are for
Myron T. Herrick, of Cleveland. Col.
Herrick is good man and we will
support him heartily"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
EX- DEAD.

Alliance, Jan. 15.-Cuthbert Fair
field, aged seventy years, an sx-slave
owned at the outbreak OF the civil war
by the governor Of Virginia. Is dead
here. Fairfield escaped to Ohio, hand
cuffcd to another slave and was as
sisted to Alliance by the underground
railway" He later served with the
NinetsAnth Ohio infnntry aud located
here after the war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
ORGANIZATION DIsBANpED.

Shelby, Jan. 13.-The local coal
dealers OF Mansfield Saturday voted
to discontinue their organization.
Their statement claims that they do
not take this measure because of any
feai of the public's sentiment or be-
because OF fear OF prosecution, but
because they have just found out that
the organization, which Ia In the ma
ture Of q combine" Is against the
state law. and they DO not wish TO
violate the laws.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
FROZEN DUMMY.

Bowling Green, o., Jan. 15.-Onlcer
Avery, while makiag his rounds last
night, stumbled over the PROSTATE
body of a man half buried in the
snow. He hastily dragged the frozen
victim of Jack Frost into a nearby
drug store. when II was discovered
to be a dummy which had been strip
ped of Its overcost by some thief. The
dummy belonged to clothing store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
THIRTEENTH A HoODOO.

Kent, o.. Jan. 15.-The 18th proved
q hoodoo for the Aeroplane opera
company. which went broke In Kent
after Tuesday nights performance to
an audience Of thirteen people. The
company disbanded and scattered yes
tsrdAy. They have bssA travelling a
rocky rnad threpgA Pennsylvania ana
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
ARMY OF WITNESSES
IN DIVORCE CASE
Contest Of Fisher W. Fisher
Promises to be One Of Most
Stubborn Ever Seen in
Local Courts.

The divorce case OF Jennie L. Fisher
against Henry f. Fisher was placed on
trial before Judge Amber Thursday
afternoon. This is a contested case
and promises to be the most stub
bornly fought ever tried in the courts
OF Stark county. Each side has an
army Of witnesses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
ABANDONED MINE
Was Set on Fire by Trsmps.

Bridgeport, O., Jan. 15.-Fire in an
abandoned mine in Jefferson county
has destroyed coal worth $4,000 and
threatens the destruction of hundreds
of acres more unless some plan can be
devised by the state mining depart
ment to check the flames.
The flames started when a gang OF
tramps entered the mine and built a
fire to cook their supper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
TiLlMAN ACTIVE
Scored Senate TO, Apathy.

Washington, Jan. 15.--In the senate
yesterday Tillman began his attack
on the coal trust and scored the fed
eral officers for apathy. He said the
senate would be taught a severe les
son IL the coal riots were to be con-
sidered. 1T shows" said he, "a man
will not starye or freeze, but will
throttle the law, IL required.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
ASSISTED.

Sarah-Mr, Rippler says that he is a
confirmed bachelor.
Susie--But he didn't say that every
girl In the town had assisted In con
nrming him, aid he?--lnjianapolir
News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-01-16
HALF THE LIST
DIVORCE CASES
Assls nments Made for Hear
inas Next Week by Judge
AmbIer : Judge Harter
Coes 70 Capsoljton.


An assignment OF cases for hearing
has been made for but one room in
common pleas court next week, as
Judge Harter will be at Carrollton
holding court. About half the cases
set for trial are divorce actions. The
assignment follows:
Court room No. 2, Judge Amber.
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1858.
Hearing motion docket.
Ohio-BOwman VS.. C. T.. & v. II. r.
Co., ct al.
Fields vs.. Fields.
Weller VS.. Umbenhower.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20.
Woodling VS.. Woodling.
Gachet VS.. Gachet. ,-
Wertenberger Vs. Wertenberger.
Hay ct al. VS.. City Of Canton ct al.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY u.
OFT Va. Ott
Werner ct al. VS.. Stark Electric Ry.
Co. ct al.
Schumacher VS.. Halter ct al.
Westinghouse E. and Mig. Co. vs.
Struc. s. Car Co.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22.
-. Buss VS.. Buss.
Werner vs. Blum ct al.
Kuhlman vs.. City of Canton.
Thornsberry vs.. Thornsberry.
FRIDAY, JANUARY rs.
Criswell VS.. Criswell.
Weidman VS.. " sidman.
Poyd VS.. Boyd.
Barrick VS.. Barrick.
The sun., 1903-02-18
FLANAGAN'S WIDOW RETORTS.
writ Of RcpleSin Against Anna Franklin
Who Sued Brewers Estate.

The widow OF William l.. Flanagan, the
brewer. who died in Washington Heights
roadhouse on Jan ls. has rctorted on Anna
Franklin. the young woman who has filed
papers in suit for $4,000 against the
estate OF the brewer for Services rendered.
The money, she says, was promised her
by Mr.. Flanagan, who had introduced
her to friends as his niece.
Yesterday writ Of replevin for 3? 500
against Anna Franklin was granted 10
Florence H. Flanagan and Others" The
writ was served by deputy sheriff al the
Franklin woman's apartm tmcnts in the Metro
politan Opera House building at 1925 Broad
way. A keeper remained on guard at
the apartments all last night in charge Of
such effects Of the late Mr.. Flanagan as
were covered by tho writ.
Al the Marie Antoinette Hotel. where
Mrs. Flanagan lives, young man who
said he repre-entei Mrs. Flanagan. said
that the "others- who had got the writ Of
replevin was Congressman DE Witt Flana-
gan. the brewers brother, who has been
summoned from Washington. and after a
consultation with Mrs. Flanagan, had de-
cided on the action taken Yesterday. Mrs.
Flanagan and De Witt Flanagan the young
man said, werc executors Of the brewers
will
The sun., 1903-02-18
70 TIRE OFT SENATOR MORGAN.
Continuous Session Agreed to by the senate
Caucus.

WASHINGTON. Feb.i7.--Senator Morgan,
The single active opponent o: tho ratiaoS-
ton Of the Panama Canal Treaty. is to he
made the subject Of q Senatorial game OF
ireczc-ovt.
The paramount importance Of ratifyins
'hc treaty at once if the United States
is TO take advantage Of it's option on the
rights ard properties Of the Panama Cana
Company has made heroic measures neces-
,ary, ard the decision Of the senate to
reach a vote. even If compelled to exhaust
th" physical strength az well as the mental
resources Of the venerable Senator from
A!nt mn. is in accordance with the view
Of the President and the Attorney General
Of tho requirements of the situation.
The Senator's feel that they have given
Mr., iiorgan every possible opportunity
T. H.; explain his views to the Senate
an to the country. and the opinion Is
unsrinors. with the one single exception
Of Mr Morgan himself, that no has over
drawn the consideration due him as a
Senator and that now ne has become a
parliamentary hlibustcr pure and simple.
Therefore, IL was decided at Republican
Senatorial caucus to-day that the Senate
shall go into executive session Tomorrow,
and, IL possible, remain there continuously
unit! Mr Morgan If compelled by wcarincss
sad lack Of support to cease his opposition
and allow the treaty 10 be ratified.
The contest will be unique in the annals
Of the Senate, and betting is about even
tonight on Mr.. Morgan and his opponents.
He declares that the ScLale has no parlia-
mentary power and no physical means Of
compelling him to stop talking until he is
ready 10 d. so and that he intends to say
al he cares to on the subject before he
viii allow any Senator to take him on
the floor 10y moving for vote on the
treaty
Friends and opponents of the Statehood
bill, which has practically deadlooked the
legislative calendar in the Senate, have
joined in the movement to force the treaty
70 vote, and in spite of Mr. Morgan's
defiance there are indications that some
time during the next few days the Alabama
Senator will admit the futility Of fighting
further and surrender rather than accept
defeat
Senator Morgan will have tomorrow and
probably Thursday in which to conclude his
speech in opposition TO the treaty. II by
that time he has not ended, the present
programme calls for continuous session
which will f)Icc upon him a test OF physical
endurance. How long he can. una.ded
postpone final vote remains To be demon
strated
Mr. Cullorn precpit ated the discussion In
the caucus by offering n resolution declar-
Ing IT to be the sense OF the conference that
the canal treaty shpul be taken up at once
and procceticd with until ratification was
accomplished But Mr.. Cullom's resou-
ton was so wordcd as to draw out the ag-
ncsslve opposition oi the Statehd0h men.
Seeing this, senator Cullom withdrew Il :,
and Senator Lodge then moved that 1t he
declared 10 be the sense O! the conference
That the Panama Canal 'reatv bc NJ once
taken m and considered until finally dis
posed Of
Senator QUAY declared that he was not
onnoscd 10 this and tho programme was
agreed TO.
The sun., 1903-02-18
THE MArRON WENT SLEUTHING,
Causes the Arrest ~ Msa NhS Took Money
From Nouiti-bc Saicsw omen.

Anton l.. Hanson of 252 Eighth avenue
was arrested yesterday afternoon by the
police OF the Church street station after n
little detective work by the matron at the
precinct, Hanson is accused of having
obtained money on false pretences. On
Sunday morning several papers printed
an advert sement of the European Novelty
and Exhibition Company. al l38 Liberty
strc,t. asking for fifty experienced sales
women to travel in Europe for four months.
The applicants were 10 see Mr.. Hanson
between ~ and p. NJ. and were to bring
references and deposit OF s.
Several women applied for places on
Monday, and, after listening to a glowing
account OF the life o. saieswomen in Europe,
left their money with Hanson as All evidence
of good faith.
some of the women became suspicious
Yesterday and told the story to Capt, Burns
Of the Church strcet station. The captain
ecnt for Mrs Elizabeth Leonard the matron.
She changed her uniform for plain clothes
and went to Hansons office with n marked
five dollar bill. She had no trouble in
convincing Hanson that she would make
n good saleswoman, and he ex, iricnced
no difficulty in taking the marked bill.
As result OF Mrs. i.eoaard's report detec-
tiyes Mccormick and Maloncy arrested Han
son later In the afternoon. Al the station
the man said that he ran branch office at
~ Park lane, London, and that he had
engaged passage for nifty women on a
steaner which will s,il on March II. On
being questioned he could not give the name
of the steamer, or the location Of Park
lane.
He also said that he had been a massage
operator at one time.
The police think he is an old swindler
al. mt nm
The sun., 1903-02-18
100 WIDOWS At 4 PARTY.
Mr.. Howlett's Grandson Got in Under
Falee Pretences.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Feb. i7.-Alfred A.
Hewlett. banker. contractor and merchant.
celebrated his eighty-second birthday
to-day by entertaining at his homo about
one hundred widows.
Mr.. Hewlett stood in the parlor and
shook hands with each OF the sgirls.' a.
he called them, as they entered The
quests wrote their names In his birthday
book, but he did not ask them to write
their ages, because said hc,.'I don't
believe in encouraging lying
Mr. Hewlett had invited ninety-nino
from Syracuse and thirty-sevsn from out
OF town. Among those from other cities
who were invited were Mrs. Louise Payne.
Mrs. I. l.. Merriam. Mrs. Ethel Craig. Mrs.
John NJ Jaycox. Mrs. Ellen Merriam and
Mrs. Walter Wales. Of New York; Mrs..
A. r. Woodruff OF Nutley. N. j.; and Mrs.
Moses Dolby Of Atlantic Highl,nds.
True to his promise Mr.. Howlett ex-
cluded every man from the place. He
did not count, howaver, upon the wiles
OF his grandson. Mershall Durston, who.
dressed up as q widow, secured entrance
to the house. He ;Svas introduced TO Mr..
Hewlett as Mrs. Balm Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Hewlett did not remember having
met her before and paid little attention to
her, but was too polite TO object to her
presence.
Young Durston wore black dress, Per-
alan lamb jacket and widows weeds. Black
glasses made the deception complete.
Durston remained for some time. when
Mr.. Hewlett was told. He enjoyed the
joke. :.
A women's orchestra furnished music.
a woman took care Of the furnace. and Miss
Florence Cowie. daughter of Mr. How
lett's lifelong friend. ex-Mayor Cowie.
opened the doors Of the carriages as they
drove up.
Mr.. Hewlett says IL he lives another
year he will give a party to old maids.
The sun., 1903-02-18
MALLORY LINER AFIRE AT PIER.
Rio Crande's Captain and Eight Men Have
to Run for II.

Fire started In the saloon OF the Mallory
the foot Of Burlng slip at 1880 o'clock
this morning. II had made such headway
when the captain and eight men Of the
crew aboard heard Of 1t that they had to
run for their lives. 1t was under control,
the firemen said, at A. NJ. and II did not
get into the cargo.
The fire was discovered by Policeman
McKiernan. He saw smoke coming from
the saloon Of the boat and after turning
in an alarm ran with two other policemen
up the gengway.
As they reached her saloon deck flames
burst from tho cabin windows and doors
in a sheet. The policemen beat a retreat
to the pier and began to yell an alarm.
Capt +. d. Johnstone was aboard with
eight members Of his crew. They tumbed
out Of their hunks and ran on deck.
Escape 10y the gangway amidships was
cut OF by the fire and the captain and crew
ran to the bow Of the steamer and slid down
the howsers to the pier
Meanwhile the firemen were arriving.
Chief Purroy got there early and a second
and third alarm were rung. The fireboat
New Yorker and several engines were
soon around pumping water into the
steamers saloon and they were helped out
by the Erie Railroad tug Ramapo.
The fire practically wrecked the saloon.
Tho Rio Grande made her last strip up
from Southern ports last month, arriving
here Jan. 9. Since then she has been
undergoing repairs at the Morgan Iron
Works. which she left Monday.
Sh, was scheduled to sail on Friday
for Mobile. She has about 100 tons of
general cargo aboard
The sun., 1903-02-18
Low TO GO TO ALBANY.
Given Out That He Must. to Save sinkins
Fund f31ll,

ALBANY. Feb. lit was put UP to Mayor
Seth Low to-day whether or not the Sinking
Fund bill Tor New York city, drawn by
comptroller Grouts Is to come out OF the
Assembly Cities Committee. As a result
the Mayor. for the first time since he has
occupied the Mayoralty chair OF Greater
New York, will make his appearance before
the Assembly Cities Committee next Tues-
day afternoon to advocate the passage Of
the bill.
Tho following day the bill will be reported
favorably to the Assembly and 1t will pass
the lower house a day or two after and
reach Mayor Low for his approval that
week.
The situation regarding the Sinking Fund
bill became alarming to the Republican
New York city members and Representative
OF the city administration here to-day
when 1t was seen that the Assembly Cities
Committee was not likely to take any
action on the bill for an indefinite period
The Senate passed the measure a week
ago to-day.
1t turns out that. while there is no opposi-
tion to the bill there Ia decided opposition to
passing 1t AZ the Grout Sinking Fund bill
II the measure is to be passed and enacted
into a law, 1t must be az bill favored and
secured by Mayor Low.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Charles
8. Whitman to-day had a conference with
the Governor concerning the bill and
learned that II Mayor Low wanted the bill
he must come before the Assembly Cities
Committee and ask for its favorable con-
sideration.
Mr.. Whitman at once got in communica-
tion with Mayor Low and the Mayor an
nounced his willingness to come before the
committee at its next session.
The sun., 1903-02-18
EARL or YARMOUTH ENGAGED.
lie Is to Marry Miss Thaw. as II Has Been
Reported.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l7.-Announcement
will be made tomorrow OF the engagement
OF the Earl of Yarmouth to Miss Alice Thgw,
daughter of the late william Thaw OF Pitts
burg, but who has passed the winter in
Washine eton with her mother and brother.
The Earl Of Yarmouth came to Washing e.
ton some weeks ago as the guest OF Mr.
Harry X. Thaw. at his Lafayette Square
house. and almost Immediately the attach
ment between the Earl and Miss Thaw
became current talk. The rumor OF their
engagement gained rapid ground in 80
ccty. but was warmly denied by Mrs.
Thaw.
After an evident failure to bring the
Earl's visit to a close. on account Of the
suit being highly favored by Mr.. Thaw.
Miss Thaw was made ready on short no.
tice and sent to her sister, Mrs. George
Carnegie, at Cumberland Island. their
winter home on the southern coast Of
Florida.
Nothing worse could have been thought
Of for Miss Thaw's brother-in-law favored
the suit. and gave the Earl an urgent in
vitation to go South at once. This he did.
with the result Of the announcement Of
tho engagement.
The sun., 1903-02-18
CLOSES CANAL OPTION NOW.
PRESIDENT DOES NOT WAIT FOR
TREATY,S RATIFICATION.
II Had Been Learned That the Canal ca.
Planned to Increase Its Price Of s4o..
oOO. 900 After March Z or to Try 70
Complete the waterway Itseif-senats
Continuous Session 70 Tire Morgan.

WASHINGTON, Feb 17.-At the Cabinet
meeting to-day the announcement wa
made by the President that reliable infor-
nation had been obtained that II the option
siyen TO the United States to purchase
the property and concession rights of the
new Panama Canal Company were not
closed by March I. the date set for its ex-
piration. the company would either insist
on an increased price or would undertake
to complete the canal
This information had been obtained by
the President within the last two days.
Il came as the result OF an investigation into
report. that efforts were being made by
n foreign Government or syndicate OF
foreign capitalists to induce Colombia
TO transfer to it the right to build the
Panama Canal il the pending treaty failed
of ratification by the Senate.
The Governments investigation salts
hei il that the reports about the direct
connection of a foreign Power with the
alleged scheme were untrue, but it OBJ
tanned evidence which il regarded "a satis-
factory that the New Panama Canal Com
pany had obtained the support OF foreign
capitalists. who stood ready to advance
enough money to carry through the canal
construction under the charter Of the
company
The price fixed by the existing option on
the rights and properties Of the company
s SO,oo0,o0o.
The ipshot of the discussion was an agree
ment To close the option at once without
waiting for the action of the Senate on the
canal lreaty.
II was the opinion Of the Cabinet that the
option could be legally accepted without
waiting for the ratification OF the treaty.
Pv direction of the President a telegram
was -ent 70 The New Panama Canal Company
In Paris. closing the option and agreeing
10 pav the company SIC. .OD 900 IA soon as
the treaty had becn ratified by the United
States Senate and the Colombian Govern
ment.
Through this means the canal company
10 prevented from increasing its price or
undertaking to complete the Panama water
way
According To the opinion of officials the
rejection OF the pending canal treaty by
the Senate would wipe out the obligation
OF this Government to pay the $40 600 900.
II l. con;ended also that a claim on the
part Of the cana! company that the option
IL void II the money is not paid over i'm
media,ey after March will not hold good.
At any rate. he President and his advisors
are deter,nined TO hold the canal company
20 hs agreement to accept the amount
mentioned and will not consent to let the
company or any new concern or any
foreign Government build the canal.
The sun., 1903-02-18
DE1TUBED MARRIAGE.
Chaplain Collins Was Anxious to Sec Ills
Daughter Welded Before He Died.

DAUGHTER Welded Before He died.
A marriage which took place last
Thursday in the home Of James b. Col
lins at 7o4 Monroe street, Brooklyn. juh
before his death did not become generally
known until yesterday. Mr.. Collins was
for more than twenty years chaplain Of
Mansfield Post and at the time Of his death
he was a vestryman of Calvary Episcopal
Church at Marcy avenue and South Ninth
street His daughter Florence was to
have been married in April to Herman
Mathenius. a young business man OF West
Hoboken.
When Mr.. Collins learned from the at
tending physician last Wednesday evening
that he had only few more hours 10 live
he expressed a wish to the members OF his
family who were assembled at his bedside
10 see his daughtss married. Miss Collins
tainted, 1t is said. and was carried from
the room. To brother OF the dying man
Mr. Mathenius expressed wish that the
marriage might take place.
The Rev Harry Prthic. the pastor of
Trinity Baptist Church, was summoned,
and two hours after midnight in the presence
OF the dying man the marriage ceremony
wa. performed. Three hcc-s ia'"r Mr.
Collins died.