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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
MAY MERGE
CHURCHES
Movement Started to Have Methodist
Protestant and United Broth-
rem Join.
CANTON people are Interested.

There Is considerable interest
among the church people of this city
and county over the proposed merger
of the Methodist Protestant church
and the United Brethren church.
These organizations are in numerical
and financial strength about the same,
and there is but little difference in the
policy of the two denominations.
The Methodist Protestant church
originated from split off from the
Methodist Episcopal church in 1882.
They opposed the bishops of the NJ. E.
church and also thought that presid-
ing elders were a needless expense,
and that these preachers should be
stationed on circuits and city charges
instead of spending their time travel
ing around their districts The new
NJ. p church also believed in Civ
ing the laymen of the church more
rights, in fact they were placed vir-
tugiiy on an equality with the min
istyy of the church.
The United Brethren church has
been much like the M. E. church in
church polity, but until quite recently
the church as an organization has
strongly opposed secret societies OF
all sorts, and has offered much oppo-
sition to all secret orders.
The publishing interests of the two
denominations are to be consolidated.
They have publishing houses in Day
ton. O., Pttsburg. Pa. Baltimore, Md,
and St Louis, Mo. 1t Is thought that
' Day ton will be made the center OF the
publishing interests of the consolidat-
ed church. The mammoth publish
ing house of the Y. B. church in that
city, which Is now being enlarged,
will be made much larger than the
original plan should the merger plan
go through. and will occupy almost
ali entire business block.
An important meeting of represent
atives of both denominations will be
held soon in Pittsburg, when 1t is ex-
pected that the arrangements for the
uniting of the two churches will be ar
ranged. The general conferences of
each church must. of course, ratify
any action that may be taken.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
BOYS Wanted Love
TOKENS and TOOK EN-
Police Put on Trail OF 'aIen-
tine Thieves Finally Run
Them to Earth

Valentines proved the downfall of
two lads of tender age Wednesday
night. The boys entered Kenny's
store and after looking over the selec-
ton of loves missives decided upon
several that they liked and, before the
clerk could raise an objection, val
entines and boys had disappeared.
The police were given a descrip-
tion of the youthful miscreants and
soon landed them in the tolls. The
boys gave their names as Fred La
Selle end George Vinton.
La Selle is brother of the youth
caught with John Stoefken. recently
taken to the reformatory at Lancas-
ter, when the latter helped himself to
Sc from the money drawer at Schwert-
ner's shoe store a week ago.
The lads were given a sound lecture
by Mayor Robertson Wednesday night
and discharged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
CANTON ORATORS
ON THE PROGRAM
School Reunion In Nj. Pleas
ant District Arranged for
ST. Vale ntlne's Osy.

The past teachers aud pupils of Mt.
Pleasant school district No. 2. Bethle-
hem township. have arranved to hold
their eighth annual .reuEion on Valen-
tines day, Saturday, February IA.
Well filled baskets is the password"
to the convention hall The follow
ing program will be carried out dur
ing the day:
Forenoon session at 10 o'clock;
opening address, by Pres. J. d. ALL
man; defamation. George Biddle;
My Pupils of 1871. Samuel Darr; dec
lamation, Thomas Fuller: The Past,
D. f. Whitmer; old school question
box; refreshments; address. Attorney
Chas Krichbaum; How the Boys Be-
haved in 1871" A. b. Camp: essay on
cats, John Whitmire; A Sewing Circle
Of the Period. by five girls Of 40 years
ago; address. Attorney ]. J. Grant;
reading and spelling classes. The Mt
Pleasant orchestra will furnish the
music.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06

The time is ripe for the discovery
Of the first robin OF the season. The
editor of this staccato column of pure
and abstract thought will be pleased
to announce in big type the name of
the man or woman who beholds the
first harbinger of spring. In order to
convince the editor and the public that
you saw Alright, catch the robin and
bring to the Telegram Office in a cage
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06

OF County lnfirmary Dirsotors
Held Today--infirmary Phy.
sIcian Not Appolnted.

The board of directors Of the County
Inflrmary held their regular monthly
meeting Thursday. A number Of
bills were audited and routine bust
ness transacted. 1t was reported that
the infirmary physician would be ap-
pointed at this meeting. but this is
erroneous as the present incumbent,
DR.. s. b. Post will continue to hold
the position until April 1, at which
time his successor will be appointed.
The position is a lucrative one and
several of the local physicians are
after it. with the result that 1t ia
arousing some interest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
Centennial day
To be Observed In Canton
SchooIs--Day Marks Ohio's
Entrance to Statehood

Ohio day will be observed In the
Canton schools February q, the day
recommended by the state school
commissioner. The local schools have
received copies of the syllabus sent
out by the state which gives a general
outline of the program to be render
ed by the schools on that occasion.
The day marks the centennial of
Ohio's admission to the union and
many celebrations will be held
throughout the state this year in hon
or Of Ii.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06

and leave It in the editors desk where
all the skeptics can see 1t. The editor
loves birds and promises to feed the
robins three meals day and make the
office boy dig worms for It.
II you can't catch the robin, grab q
few feathers from lit or at least take
snap shot of him. A photo. with an
affidavit sworn out before aAnotary
public of unquestionable orthodoxy will
be accepted as prima facie evidence
Youngstown Telegram.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
FoRESTERS' OUTING.

Court Brady and Court Onward, I. D.
F., 80 strong, went over to New Ber-
lin Wednesday evening and. after at
tending a chicken supper, given by the
ladies of the Methodist church of that
village, adjourned to hall and spent
the evening in dancing and card play
ing. Those present report very pleas
ant evening and good supper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
WEAvER-H HYATT.

Elmer e. Hyatt, who gave his resi-
dence as Columbus, and Mrs. Adella
Weaver, of Massillon, were married
Wednesday afternoon at the First M.
e. parsonage by the pastor, the Rev.
DR.. o. W. Holmes. Both bride and
groom had been previously married
and each had two daughters. They
expect to reside in Akron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
MARRIAGE PERMITS.

Isaac Miller, 81. and Rosa Goldberg,
20. Canton.
Rodolfc Simonetta, q, and Eliza
beth A. Altman, 26. Massillon.
Edward E. Klingelsmith, 32 ,and
Annie Miller, II, Canton.
Elmer E. Hyatt. SO, and Adella M.
Weaver, 36. Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06

WELL, THAT'S TOUGH ON HOGS.
Mont Whaley started for Edon last
Saturday with a load Of hogs and
when he got as far as the German
church he ran into a snow bank and
upset, making bad mixup.-Daytona
Index.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-02-06
DEAD ON TRACKS.

AKRON. o., Feb. 5.-William A
Fathwell, aged fifty-eight, was found
dead on the tracks of the C. A. & c.
railroad. He left home for a walk
Fathwell came here recently from Mt
Vernon, o.. where he was in the oil
business
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
ROAST BOILER INSPECTORS.
Senators Discuss Present System and
Pass Nyquist Bill.

The money collecting ability of a
number of the present boiler inspectors
of the state was thoroughly aired in
the senate yesterday morning during
the discussion of the Nyquist measure,
which was designed to create sixty
three boiler inspectors, one for each
senatorial district in the state.
Senator Thorpe attempted to amend
the bill so as to call for one inspector
for each congressional district in the
state, but this amendment was voted
down. Senator Thorpe's amendment
included a clause allowing the chief
inspector to collect from his deputies
one-third of the fees they collect from
the inspections and this clause dis
covered that several of the present
state inspectors, according to the claims
of the senators, kept their deputies
poor paying in tolls.
The bill was amended to allow one
inspector for each senatorial district,
except in cases where more than one
senatorial district are in the same
county. This amendment affects Ram
sey, Hennepin and ST. Louis counties,
and reduces the total of the new in
Spectors to fifty three.
At the conclusion of the debate the
senate recommended the bill to pass
as amended.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
FOURTH OF JULY NOISES.

The Gil o be is in receipt of anonymous COM
nucation from writer asking the suppression of the
noises of the Fourth of July. The writer introduces
himself by saying he has undertaken the task of trying
to determine if there not enough sensible, right
minded people in ST Paul modify the established
custom of celebrating the Fourth of July"
The communication goes to say that much
| money is wasted in the purchase of explosives much
damage to life and property done by accident and much
distress occasoned to the sick and nhrm by the noises
made by Young America the national birthday.
Until something better is, offered G Oh will
stick the old way of celebrating the Fourth of July
It's about the only day left on which the Amer
lean flag generally flown and which the youth of the
land reminded that this is great and glorious, free
land And neglectfu of our blessings that 1t
| requires drastic measures to call them to mind.
There objections to the present methods of cele
brating the important day in national calendar
But there are objections everything Firecrackers
inure small boys BUT little children put beans up their
noses; cannon crackers distress the aged and
theasick, but do street and fire engines and
church bells; money is wasted that could be put to
better USE but the is of Christmas and New
Years.
~ Wise old Ben Franklin said call work and play
makes Jack dull boy" And he did not have in mind
small boys exclusively but grown people as we'll Ev-
cry of recreation and celebration open to cr
cism And until something better is offered h G b e
will incline the belief that Young America ought to
have his frecrackers the Fourth of July restrlc
ton might however, be put the size of the
cracker which has assumed proportions in keeping with
expanded territory The noiseess recracker would
not be accepted satisfactory substitute by
bryo governors and presidents.
It's really too bad that people have nerves to be
shocked by the exploding evidences of youthful patriot
ism, but he G obe believes it would be prac-
teal plan send those who suffer into the country
the Fourth than to suppress the American youths camor
for frecrackers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
sPooNER FOR PRESIDENT.

President Roosevets press agent has gone to some
trouble to inform the world that the strenuous people
keeping both eyes open The political advisers of
political horizon with their mighty telescope and have
detected what they conclude opposition planet of
minor magnitude Spectroscopic analysis reveals the
qualities of Senator John c. Spooner, of Wisconsin.
Therefore is the sent broadcast that the Roose
welt people are "onto him" These same advisers of
Roosevelt have advised him that of the leading
politicians of the Republican party planning persist
entity in to spring Republican asprant for
the nomination in 1904 with the confidence that they
deliver the Southern delegates the anti Roosevelt
1nan-at much per-.
Another piece of information, important if true, is
that Roosevelt will scramble" for the of Re-
publican delegations from the South He will climb
right the top of high pedestal of dignity and
nomination given by states which will their cleo
toraf votes for his opponent
Spooner would be a strong candidate if nominated
and if he into the in earnest he might make
it for the strenuous He, of course would
have the delegation from Wisconsin, Quay would add
Pennsylvania, Hanna would contribute Ohio, Plat
would offer New York Fairbanks would chip in In
diana, and enough colored delegates from the South
could be had the nomination for the statesman
from the Badger State
he Clio e has only the interest of a spectator-
for it will help elect the Democratic canddates-but it
is constrained oadvse Roosevelt to hook up with Adj
dicks right away thus forming combination which
would scatter his enemies chaf before the wind
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
THE UNDEFENDED sPINsTER.

Robert J. Burdette has rushed to the aid of the
spinster Mr. Burdette seems have lost that sense
of humor which distinguished him in the days when the
Burlington Hawkeye regarded of the funny
papers of the country he would have held aoof
the controversy which started by Miss Van Worst
herself spnster of some emnence. He appears to
have spoiled a good thing, for the maidens who were
given to understand that they all nonentities
compared Joan of Arc quite capable of taking
of themselves.
Perhaps Miss Van Worst speaks by the card In
any event. she ought to be considered of an au-
thorty spinsters than Mr.. Burdette. He has been
many things including writer of jokes, but never
said of him that he a spnster.
He can know nothing of spinsters except what he
has been told has read, while Miss Van Worst is Of
the cult that is under discussion How can Burdette
tell who is the successful spinster? Has that portion
of the world without the pale of maidenhood any right
to Judge spinsters? We opne Her position in the
world is matter that of living interest the spinster
and the dctum of spnster is much far-reaching
in affair of this kind than the argument of mere
Let Burdette and other male humans confne them
selves to discussions affecting subjects of which they
may know something. The merits of whiskey and the
methods of the stock market for thenbut let tLan
avoid spnser in the abstract and devote themselves
reducing the visible supply of spnsters by converting
them to a intimate knowledge of man as he IS in
the home.
But we will go with Mr.. Burdette in his contention
with Miss Van Worst thus far: living spinster whose
views of man have not been colored by prejudice and
who is yet amenable to the logic of Cupid is a million
times more of ornament to her sex than dead
heroine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
WORKS BOTH WAYS.

Senator Pugh has introduced bill which, appar-
entity has for its object the institution of civil service
rules i'll the grain and warehouse department We use
the term apparently" advisedly
The bill provides for the appointment of COM
mission OF three members, be appointed by the
governor, one by the railroad and warehouse commits
sioners and by the attorney general The commits
sloners to draw $40 day while they are sitting 1t
shall be their duty to examine all applicants for place
under the commission and to appoint those who meet
the requirements of the places to which they aspire.
1t sounds excellent, but it may be as desirable
a measure it looks. In its operation such law
might have the effect of perpetuatng the of
office of the present employees and officials of the com
mission, while from strictly partisan standpoint it
would be good thing for the Republicans inasmuch as
II would add something the patronage of the admin
istraon
Civil service in the abstract is most excellent
thing but it should be instituted under such ordinances
as will insure It's operation for the good of the public
Hitherto the experiments in civil service have shown that
II likely nure to the welfare of the party in power
And, in this case where the apponve power for the
commission lies in partisan trumvirate there is not
much to encourage the sangune adherent OF
civil service hope for just and impartial adminstra-
ton of the law.
certain of technical knowledge is re-
CURED OF grain inspectors, and those in office would
have very considerable advantage over their competi-
tors without the official pale Fresh the work. they
would be more apt to the requirements than
the expert who is rusty by lack of practice The first
examinations would probably result in the appointment
OF the present Saal of whom secured their appoint
ments by political influence and they would be made the
more secure in their positions.
If Senator Pugh is sincere in his desire to put the
gram department under civil service rules he will amend
his measure to the end that the examining commission
shall be bipartisan non-partsan.
civil service does not thrive when it is exemplifed
under the control of one party
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
GANG OF THIEVES IS
ROBBING SCHOOLS
Supt. Smith Says That Property Is
Missed From the Buildings.

Superintendent Smith is authority
for the statement that the public
schools are being robbed by an organ
lied gang of thieves.
There has been much pilfering GO
ing on, not only in the high but also in
the graded schools" said Supt.
Smith last evening "and books
clothing, and even money have been
taken from the buildings. We have
no idea who the thieves are but they
are undoubtedly among the pupils Of
the schools or children from the out
side.
"a number of the books stolen have
been recovered at secondhand stores,
where they have been sold by children
Of school ages. 1t would seem that
some of the pupils in the schools have
enrolled themselves simply for the pur-
pose of pilfering when they have the
opportunity"
The question of securing the passage
of law which would require dealers
of secondhand book stores to report
to the police purchases made the same
as pawnbrOkers was discussed at a
meeting of school principals Monday,
but no action was taken.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
THE SCIENTIST AFIELD.

Now comes one Armand Revold NJ D. learned in
the science of bugs, who declares that he dumped a
barrel OF baci properly labeled into the drainage
Chicago and afterwards recovered some of the
wayfaring beasts in the drinking water at St Louis
Dr. Revod has proved his contention that it is posi-
bic for bacillus survive immersion in the drainage
canal which is saying much for the powers of resist
of the prodgerosus bacill-whch is we believe the
family name of the bug experimental Without wherein
does help St. Louis to know that it is taking its bugs
alive?
Of course, the bacillus prodigerosus is innocuous.
and IN spite OF its rather alarming title is rather
sized, as compared, for instance, with the elephant
Eight hundred thousand members of the tribe standing
one upon the head of another, would make a column
about as high the average drink served in the bars
of ST. Louis colony of the prodigerosus bacill To-
Gated on the epglottis of St Louis man. would hardly
suffice to make him stutter.
DR.. Revold is in a position to say 81 told you So"
but what does it profit him the people of ST Louis?
II he had taken barrel of the strephyoccoccus pneu-
monae craponsae-the very image of the prodigerosus
baclll-and dumped into the canal and an epidemic
OF pneumonia had followed in St Louis the demonstra
ton might be worth something for it would prove the
possibility of perncous bug still being able to do
business after trip on the drainage canal
But to innocuous bug why it was worse than
useless The experiment just proves that the powers of
resistance OF the prodgerosus prodgious but the
same result might have been attained if the doctor
had used that gentle hammered and lady like bug the
megather1um baclll the bacillus giganticus-boh as
harmless as ST. Louis alderman in Jail
Let the good doctor put away these trifing essays
into the fields of exploratory science Let him send UP
to St Paul and few barrels of the strephyloccoccus
epderms abis, which may readily be caught with nets
in the pools Fifth street, and toss them into the
canal And they don't arrive sound in ST. Louis thew
VIII at least add something to the pcturesqueness of the
scenery along the drainage canal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
CLEAN THE STREETS,

leading citizen of Minneapolis told the people Of
the city the other day that the condition of their streets
disgrace. He might with propriety and strict
regard for the truth have included ST. Paul in the class
fcation.
The business streets of this city, which should be
the first to receive the attention of the city engineer
IN fghtfu condition short journey around the bust
ness district will afford the evidence support the
statement
The accumulated filth of the winter months is lying
on the pavemens the mud is inches deep crossings,
and miniature lakes found wherever there are slight
depressons While the entire business district is in bad
condition, perhaps the worst -four in the wholesale
and railroad locality ~
Nasty streets prolific breqlers of disease, to
"a" thing of the inconvenience :aused pedestrians.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
WILL OF w. A. SCOTT
is FILED FOR PROBATE
Bulk of Estate, Exceeding 100000, Is
Left to Widow and Daughter.


The will of the late, w. A. Scott has
been filed for probate upon petition of
his widow. The will was made ten
years ago, and in it he names the St.
Paul Trust company as executor, but
as the trust company has retired from
business it will not accept the appoint
ment, and in the petition the court is
asked to appoint former Judge Charles
E. Otis as administrator, with the will
annexed.
Mr.. SCOTS widow and daughter,
Mrs. H. V. Seaman, of Clinton, Iowa,
are made his residuary devisees and
legatees. He sets aside the sum of
$4,000 for the education of his little
girl Margaret, to whom he was great
ly attached, and makes substantial
provision for his mother, if living, and
brother residing in New York.
No inventory has been filed yet, but
1t is estimated that his estate will
exceed 100000, with no substantial
indebtedness
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-11
ADJOURN Sine
DIE APRIL Is
Continued From First Page.

bill introduced in the house yesterday
by Representative Gregory, Ramsey
The bill, if enacted, will make a.
sweeping change in the probate prac-
tice of Minnesota, and, Mr.. Gregory
claims, correct many abuses. 1t pro-
vldes that any person charged with
insanity or for whom a guardian has
been asked on the ground of incom-
potency arising from inf1rmity, excess
slve drinking, gaming, idleness, de-
6auchery or as a spendthrift, may
demand trial by jury, as provided for
the trial of criminal cases.
Mr.. Gregory maintains that many
persons are committed to insane hos
pitfalls or to the care of guardians by
med1cal Juries that should in all equity
be permitted to exercise the full con-
troI of their persons and property.
He thinks that under the present sys-
tenn 1t is comparatively easy for chill
dren to secure control of property or
relieve themselves of the care of the
lnflrm or troublesome relatives by
having them committed to the hospf-
tails for the insane