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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
OHIO MAPLE SYRUP
MAKERS LOST MONEY
Sugar Making Season Cut In
tho Middle, CurtaiIlng
Profits.

Maple sugar makers all over the
state are trying 10 figure out what
they lost by the weather conditions
that cut the season in two right in the
middle Of the busiest week. In Stark
county the run lasted only few days,
when It should have extended over a
month. The yield was not half what
1t should have been.
1t is estimated that in Ohio the loss
was over half million dollars.
Agents who were seeling had to can
Gel orders and there is practically no
syrup on the market AS result of
the short supply the price was higher
than for some years. Agents who had
agreed to furnish syrup at 81 gal
Ion added 10 cents to the price and
1t cannot be had even at that price
now.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

Wednesday morning the edict of Can
toN building Trades council declaring
that members of afflliated unions shall
not work with non-union men, went
into effect This procedure is taken
under the card system.
The card system has been in vogue in
strong union cities for many years.
Each member of a -Snion is given n
card stating that he is member OF
an affiliated union in good standing
This must be renewed every three
months and signed by the secretary Of
the union to which the man belongs.
Whenever new man comes to work
on Job, he must show this card to
the other craftsmen on the work. The
card identifies the workman as mem
ber of a union. Wherever the man is
unable to show the card 1t is conclus-
I've proof that he is not a union man.
In this way it throws the responsible
ity of leaving the work upon the work.
man rather than on the walking dele
gate, and has the practical effect of
making every man his own business
agent as far as authority for leaving
work is concerned.
DIFFICULTY ENCOUNTERED.
In many places some difficulty was
found in enforcing the new rule, but
In every case where it was discovered
that men without the lalon card were
working on any building job where
union men were employed the latter
men wero promptly pulled off, the
work by the business agents of the
various unions.
William Heffner, who is building n
house in Shorb street, refused to admit
the business agent OF the carpenters
Louis Anthony, to the building. There
the union men will be required to
leave work as soon as the business
agent can inform the men of the sys-
TENS Inauguration.
The plumbers left the job at Milden
avenue and Shorb street Wednesday
morning because the carpenters work.
Ing for William Kaufman were nou.
anion men. Charles Spangler, the
contractor in charge of the stating
work on a new building at Third and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
Entire Support of Allied Locals Arrayed
Against Non Union Workmen-- Show
Your Card" the Watchword Among
All Union Craftsmen.
Many Disputes Arise When System Be,
gins--One Owner Refuses ,Admittance
to Business Agent Anthony of the
Carpenters.

Fulton streets, refused TO recognize the
slaters' union and the carpenters have
iefnsed to work on the job until the
union receives recognition.
j. A. Reemsnyder's union slaters left
the job at 1400 East Fifth street We'd
nesday morning because the carpenters
we're non-union men. There are sev.
eral other instances In which the
sgents of the unions declared shat the
men must quit work with the effect, In
some cases, of stopping work on the
luildings.
STRONGLY ORGANIZED.
The unions In Canton have reached
q point where they are able to union
ize oil building trades and every man
in that line of work must now be a
member of one of the various unions to
secure work. The unions were never
so strong In the history OF unionisr
in Canton and little doubt Is felt but
that they will be able to enforce their
demands.
The. carpenters union has already re-
Ceived about 40 applications for mem.
bership by the ultimatum sent out by
the building trades council regarding
the card system.
II is thought that this number Will
be increased to rs at least before the
initiation at the next meeting, to be
held Friday evening.
Other unions are receiving many ap-
plications for membership and the
members declare that they can hold out
as long as necessary to win the fight
All of the building trades and even
the laborers and teamsters are includ-
cd in the membership OF the building
trades council and the total member.
ship includes about so per cent OF ths
men engaged in the building trades in
Canton.
II is thought that the struggle will
be short one as the number of non-
union men in the city is inadequate tc
carry out tenth part of the work on
hand for this spring.
Developments in the struggle are
watched with great interest by real es.
tate men, property owners and the un-
DDs themselves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
KNOCK K-OUT HAS
FATAL ENDING

Ecrirps-McRae Telegram.
Bridgeport, Conn, April ]. : Joe
Stearks, of Philadelphia, who was
knocked out in the sixth round Of his
bout here last evening, by ''DucEy"
Holmes, died at the hospital at o'clock
this morning from cerebral hemor-
ibages due to conclusion OF the brain
Stearks had the fight won and the
round, which was the final one, was
within two seconds of its end when
Stearks was sent to the floor with a
blow on the jaw. His skull was frac-
tured by the fall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

Unless the six men discharged a.
the Canton Hollow Block company's
mines, south of the city, are reinstat-
ed and the miners organization rccog-
nizsd, the mines would be closed and
the men placed in better positions
elsewhere, according to the statements
of Robert Legg, sub-dstrict president.
A meeting between J. H. Hsdley,
proprietor Of the mines, and two Of
the discharged men was to have been
held Tuesday night but it did not take
place.
All the miners discharged by the
company claim that this action was
taken because they had joined the or
ganization. They also state that a
promise was made by Mr. Hadley that
he would reinstate them but this has
not been done.
In an interview with News-Demo-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
WENT
Down AND OUT.
Young CoIhett Proves His Claim to
the Tile Of Light Weight
Champion.
KNOCKOUT IN ELEVENTH ROUND.

San Francisco, April 1. - Twelve
thousand people saw Terry McGovern
60 down to defeat in the eleventh
round of his contest with William
Rothwell, better known as Young Cor
Lett, last night. The finish came as a
surprise to the great throng OF ca
cited sports, Tor, as far as could be
judged, Corbett was, tired at that stage
OF the contest and had lost the power
to infiict knockout punch.
In nearly every round Corbett, fight
ing like machine, never overlooking
an opportunity to send home his blows,
had shade the better of the argu.
ment, and when finally in the eleventh
round he got the Brooklyn boy fairly
going, he never let up on him until
Terry sank to the floor, badly de-
feated man.
When the end came they had just
parted from clinch in which McGov-
ern had planted two or three hard
body blows on the champion. AS they
broke apart Corbett swung his left to
the stomach and dealt Terry a right
uppercut, which caught him under the
chin. Terry dropped his arms and
backed slowly into corner.
Look, look, you've got hint" shout
ed Corbett's seconds, and Corbett went
at him like a tiger. Terry shouldered
out OF the angle OF the ring and reeled
across the floor. Corbett followed him
and cuffed him repeatedly on the chin
with rights. McGovern was too far
gone to throw himself into lighting
position and final right-hander on the
point OF the chin sent him backward to
the floor, his head striking the mat.
The official timekeeper began to tell
of the seconds. Terry arose unsteadily
but was up too late. He reeled over
toward his corner, and in the mean
time Paddy Sullivan, who had held the
watch for McGovern, declared tha,
Terry was on his feet at the count ol
ten, but George Harting, Official time
keeper, and Roberts, who had held the
watch for Corbett, declared that Terry
was fairly counted out Sam Harris
declared that Terry was jobbed.
Referee Graney said that McGoverl
was completely out and that It was
mercy TO him that he was unable I,
get up. a.
| The men in McGovern's corner claim
ed that the decision was an outrage
They said McCcvsrn had been instruct
| ell to fght cautiously and when h
was knocked down he was to take tn
full count and that McGovern obeyet
his, instructions. They claim that a
the count OF ten he was on his fee
and although dazed, knew what he wa
doing. They also claimed that he ha.
plenty OF fight in him and would hay,
lasted the rest Of the round.
II Referee Graney's decision seemed L
meet with the approval of most Of tn
spectators, as McGovern was apparent
Iy thoroughly beaten.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
Oil Firm
Won Suit
Supreme Court Reverses Two Lower Decisions in
Case Where Local Firm Was Defendant.

In the case of HUH ID. Anderson
against Edward Langenbach and 9TH
crs, the supreme court reversed the
decision OF the lower courts Tuesday.
Mr.. Langenbach and others consti-
tutcd the Stark oil company which was
organized in Canton and operated in
the Scio held some years ago. As a
result OF lire, certain property owned
BY Anderson was burned and 1t was
claimed that the Canton company was
responsible for the loss.
The case was tried in the Harrison
county courts and verdict for $1,20)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

crat reporter w. Hadley denied that
the men were discharged because they
entered the union. "The men we're
released solely for incompetency. In
stead of consulting us about reinstate-
ment, they went at once to Mr.. Legg,
of Massillon.
ANY mine committee Is welcome to
come to the mines and inspect the
work done BY the discharged men.
'"To say that we are paying wages
below the scale is untrue. BY agree
ment made three years ago we pay
So cents a ton and Wednesday notice
was posted at the mine that raise Of
IL 1-2 per cent had been made. Any
miner should be able to earn at least
$3.50.
"An inspection of the records of the
mine would show that we are fair in
the matter"
State President Haskins, Of the
United Mine Workers of America, says
that the organization will support
Lcgg in whatever he may do.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
DOVER IS CROWDED
Problem OF Housing Gr,at In.
hux Ct Workmen Bother
Ing NsIghborIuo Towr.

Canal Dover. o.. April The citi-
zens OF Canal Dover held a meeting
yesterday to decide how to accommo-
date the crowd OF laborers and me.
chanics coming to work in the Stan
dard Motive Power company's new
buildings. Contracts have been let for
$780, worth OF work and the men
will arrive In . few days. The most
favorable plan discussed was the or
ganixation OF company incorporated
1t 1900 900 TO put up dwellings near
the workss About 100000 wcr.h Ct
the stock Of the company has heep
subscribed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
NO NEWSPAPER
MEN NEED APPLY
Pitcher is Going to Mako o Ho-
role Effort to Keep Them
Out Of National Park.

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
Butte, Mont, April 1.-Major Pitch.
er, commandant of Fort Yellowstone,
has given out the announcement that
no newspaper correspondents or pho.
tographers will be allowed to accom-
pany the president into National Park.
All laborers employed in the park
have been laid off and ordered out of
the park because several new ones
were suspected of being in the employ
of eastern papers, and Of having Sc
cured employment in disguise and un-
der false pTetense.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

was rendered in favor of Anderson.
Attorney @. C. Bow of this city, who
represented the company, was not sat-
ished and appealed the case to the cir
cult court, but that body sustained tho
verdict The case was then carried to
the supreme court and the lower courts
were reversed thus turning defeat into
victory for the Canton company.
A number of nice law points we're in
volved and the case was watched with
interest by oil men all over the state.
General ID. A. Hollingsworth represent
ed Anderson.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
FIRST DAY OF CARD SYSTEM IN BUILDING TRADES 1se7H
COMES AS A TEST TO STRENGTH OF LOCAL UNONlSM
ROOSEVELT STARTS ON HIS
"SW|NC AROUND THE CIRCLE"

with wistful look in their eyes. He
promptly stopped, shook hands with
each and chatted with them for fully
five minutes.
The presidential party on the train
includes Secretary Loeb, Assistant Sec
rctary Barnes. Surgeon General Rixey.
OF the United States Navy, three oftl-
cial stenographers, three representa-
tives Of press associations, four phctoR-,
iaphers,. representing illustrated week.
lies, two representatives of telegraph
companies and three secret service
men.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03

Scripps-McItae Telegram
Washington, April /. = President
Roosevelt left here at 9:o5 this morn
ing for his $4,000 mile journey through
the west. The usual crowd was at the
Pennsylvania station to soc him OH.
Three Of the members of the cabinet,
Secretary Cortelyou, Secretary Hitch
cock and Secretary Wilson, were there.
as well as a number Of subordinate
government officials. Walking down
the platform to his car, President
Roosevelt spied three little school girls
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED
,-.ial InGAI APPLICATIONS m

CANNOf nE CUhED
With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. 40
thew cannot reach the seat Of the dis.
ease. Catarrh ia blood. or constitu-
tionai disease, and In order to cure II
YOU must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Intern
ally, and acts directly Oh the blood
and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
Cure ia not Quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one Of the best physi-
clans in this country for years and is 4
regular prescription. It is composed
OF the best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucbus surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two insre-
dients is what produces such wonder
full results IN curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
r. ]. Cheney q Co.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
CLOSE OF SCHOOL
WILL BE CELEBRATED

There are to be great "doings" at
Pleasant Valley school, on the Full
ton road, about miles north of Ca..-
ton, Friday and Saturday evenings Of
this week. It Is the occasion Of the
closing OF the school and there Will
be two evenings Of entertainment.
Four dramas will be rendered, and in
addition there will be recitatlons, es-
says. papers and music. Miss Emma
Anthony is teacher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
LEGC is Determined
TO UN|0N|zE MINES

I'VE mine
All dsturbers The have not
their mine
Incompetent,
themine their incompetent work"
J. Hadley.
months
Frida the time that
they me to organize hem
Pr
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
BLOODY FIGHT
IN THE BALKANS
scrlpps-McI,ae Telegram

Scrlpps- s-McIiae Telegram
Vienna April 1.-The Albanians in
revolt against the ian re-
form scheme for the Balkans today
attacked a Turkish garrison Of 5000
at Mitrovitza The attacking party,
after a hard fight, was repuised with
heavy losses. The Turks, after rout-
ing the Albanians, pursued them for
some distance, adding to the casual
ties. u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
He KNEW PENNELL
Alliance Man Was His Fr,snd

Alliance Man Was His Friend.
Superintendent w. A. McDougall Of
the American Steel Casting company,
OF Alliance, was personally acquainted
with Edwin L. Burdick and Arthur
Pennell at Buffalo. Mr.. McDougall was
formerly resident OF Buffalo and is q
close friend Of Attorney Thomas Pen
nell, brother Of Arthur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
USUAL CLAIMS
Setti,d by Infirmary Directors
at ThoR Monthly Meet z

The infirmary directors held their
regular monthly meeting at the court
houge Wednesday and settled with the
township trustees and doctors for out
side relief. There was the usual mum
Der Of claims presented Fuel bills,
however. fell off considerably com
pared with what they were In the
winter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
SIX DEAD

Sanderval, H., April 1. = An explo-
sion of gas in the coal mine of L. p.
Marshall here, killed six men yesterday
and Henry Wheeler is fatally hurt,
while four others will probably die.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
THREE THOUSAND
TANNERS STRIKE

Chicago, April /, = Three thousand
tanners and curriers' went on strike
here this morning for a recognition OF
their union, nine-hour day, and ten per
cent. increase in wages.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
THREW A PEER GLASS.

Massillon, April f.--Agnss Murphy,
residing on Summit street. this city.
last night assaulted James Wooley, q
saloonkeeper. with beer glass In the
latter's saloon. Wooley was badly
cut about the face. Trouble arose over
dispute between the two.
Mayor Bell this morning fined the
woman $40 and costs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
STRIKE.

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
ST. Louis, April l. - Judge Adams
this morning dissolved tho temporary
Injunction restraining the Wabash en-
ployes from going on strike.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-04-08
A Rare Treat.

The lovers of classical music, who
attended the Salmon piano recital at
town hall last Thursday evening were
repaid by listening to the rendition
of masterpieces of Russian music, by
one of the foremost pianists in Amer
lea, Alvah Glover Salmon. Mr.. Sal
mon was introduced by Hon. F. &.
Fleetwood in few we'll chosen words.
Mr.. Salmon prefaeed his piano select
ions by a brief talk on Russian GUS
toms and habits and also gave some
interesting facts concerning Russian
music and musicians. The part of
the program that was the most pleas
ing to many of the audience was the
group of Mr.. Salmon's own compost
tions, the "Cradle Song" being es-
peciaily beautiful. Miss Tia Niles as
sisted in the entertainment by giving
several vocal solos in her usually
pleasing manner. She was accom-
panied, on the piano, by Miss Alice
Nash of Burlington. The entertain
ment was given by Mrs. George M.
Powers to the local Woman's Club,
and was very fitting, as the club has
devoted the past season to the study
of Russian subjects. The securing of
Mr.. Salmon for a Morrisville audi
ence was brought about directly
through the efforts of Mrs. Geo. M.
Powers, who deserves much credit for
the undertaking. After the enter
tainment, at the invitation of Mrs.
Powers, q number of ladies and gentle
men attended a reception given Mr..
Salmon at the Powers residence, where
a pleasant hour was passed In listen
ing to more music and partaking of
refreshments.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-04-08
School for Health Officers.

The annual school for health offic-
ers of Vermont will be held in Bur-
lington June Is IS.
Among the speakers announced for
the meeting are Doctor Ravnel OF
Philadelphia, who will deliver lee
ture upon the relation of animal tu-
berculosis to human tuberculosis.
Sur Gen. Walter Wyman, U. s. A., OF
Washington, and Doctor Knox OF
New York, will also speak, the latter
discussing the need of g sanitarium
for tuberculosis patients. DR.. Wy
man will speak upon vital statistics.
A large amount of work is now be-
ing done at the laboratory in rela-
ton to tuberculosis. This comes
about through the increased interest
that has been manifested in this dis
ease caused by the action taken at
the last session of the legislature when
a state tuberculosis commission was
established. The general health of
the people in Vermont is good and
there are no new cases of smallpox.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-04-08

The enormous losses due to the an.
thracite coal strike have been offici
ally ascertained and declared bv the
Strike Commission. To the mine
owners forty-six millions; to the min
ers, in wages, twenty-five millions tc
the transportation companies, TWEEN
ty-eight millions. Total, ninety-nint
millions. This however, does not in
clude the loss to industries deprived
for time of fuel, and makes no ac
count of the loss and inconvenience
to the people generally, caused by
the shortage of coal. The aggregate
might not be sufficient to "staggel
humanity" but it is vast enough tc
emphasize the wish and hope that
this generation at least has seen the
last of labor disturbances in the Goa
region.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-04-08
HYDE PARK.

H. A. Noyes was in Burlington last
Thursday.
Noyes Wood left last night for Bos-
ton to purchase spring goods.
Miss Bernice Baldwin of Wells River
visited her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Brown,
a part of last week.
Benz. Lilley was confined to the
house several days last week with an
attack of tonsliJis.
r. W. Hulburd and wife and Mas
ter Benjamin leave tomorrow for a
few days visit with friendsin Boston.
At the communion service at the
Cong'l. church last Sunda y afternoon
six were received into membership
three on profession.
Morton Hill returned to Burling-
ton last Saturday and will put in a
couple of days at photography before
resuming studies ut the U. V. M.
1t is Wednesday evening, April 10,
that Mrs. Hazen, the State President
of the Rebekah Assembly is to visit
the lodge here. An interesting time
is anticipated.
The Woodmen's ball last Friday
evening was we'll attended, about
fifty couples being present. The music
by Henry's Orchestra was good and
all had fine time.
Jesse Bishop, who was severely
burned by electricity on trolley car,
has resumed work after lay-off of
three week. 1t was close call, as
the accident might have resulted In
death.
j. S. Leach is spending a week in
Troy and Albany, N. Y, at the for
mer place with his son, Wilson, who
is in a business college there, and at
the latter place, looking over the
state capitol and old points where he
was once in business. During his alb
sence Mrs. Leach is spending a few
days with her daughter in Essex.
Rev. G. W. Morrow gave two very
interesting addresses here last Sun
day. He spoke in the morning in the
interest of the Anti-Saloon League,
giving an account of it's work and
the object it has in view. In the
evening his address was particularly
directed to young men. At this SER
vice forty.one signed the pledge.
Twenty-six young people met with
Walter Manning at his home Satur-
day evening to show their regret at
his decision to leave the place and
wish him success in his new venture.
The evening was passed by singing,
game playing and satisfying the in
ner man with light refreshments. 1t
was one of the pleasantest young
folks gatherings had in this village
for some time and a genuine surprise
to Walter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-04-08

The United States officials have finished
burning the hay and disinfecting the premises
in Chester, where the foot and mouth disease
has been located and with the thorough man
ner in which the places have been cleaned and
rebuilt the doctors feel practically sure that
stables and barns. They advise, however, not
to restock again in less than a years time
Mr.. Wells, who was heavy loser from the
disease, says: II intend to buy some yearlinR
heifers and turn them out, and next fall
shall expect to find them with calves by their
sides, and in this way hope to get my herd
well started for another year, or as soon as it
will be safe to put them into my barn." The
last lot OF hay burned was owned by F. W,
Adams, and amounted to about 40 tons. No
better hay was ever cut. Mr.. Adams received
an average price of So per ton