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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
BOOMING WAECHTER
For Grand Predident Of Grand
Council c. NJ. 3. A. Of
Ohio.

The Canton lodge of the c. M. B. A,
will present the name Of Charles
Waechter as candidate for grand
president of the Grand council of the
c. M. B of Ohio which will convene
in Akron. the first week in September.
Waechter has every chance Of elec-
ton and has friends through the local
council are booming his candidacy in
every lodge of the state.
This meeting will be one of the
most important conventions ever held,
coming as 1t does but short time
before the national convention In
Pittsburg. There are over 100
branches of the lodge In the state
with large membership. 1t is un-
derstood that Colonel Joseph Winvm,
of Akron, of the 9th regiment of the
knights of st. John will be a candi-
date for state secretary.
There are two branches of the lodge
in Canton. Branch No. has chosen
Henry Leahly delegate and Charles
Whitman alternate to the Akron con-
vention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Striking MoIder Proves
AIibi on Intimid alton
Charge.
CROWD CHEERS VERDICT
Prisoner Establishes Fact Tn at
He Was at Home When
~, Crime Was Alleged to
Have Been ON m itted.

With cheers that resounded in a
mighty echo the verdict for acquittaI
In the case of the city against John
Beltz, one of the striking Aultman
molders accused of intimidation by
threatening to kill Joseph Jones was
received in Mayor Smiths court room
about $3.50 o'clock Friday night.
From 6 o'clock the jury was con-
fined in the jury room while the
crowd which completely filed the
court room waited patiently for their
return.
When the twelve men filed into the
room hush fell upon the specta-
tors. In a clear voice Foreman DAN
icl Paar read the verdict, I'VE find
the defendant not guilty as charged
In the affidavit" The silence was
broken by shouts and instantly Beltz
was surrounded by eager friends who
seized his hand in congratulation.
Tor years no case in the mayors
court was watched with such inter-
est. 1t was practically a fight of the
moldcrs union against the Aultman
company and William A. Lynch who
filed the charges. In his argument
Attorney Sterling arraigned the pres
ident of the factory.
The alibi established by Beltz was
unbroken by the eity's attorney, So
licitor Hughes or the counsel for the
company. David b. Day, The accused
established the fact that he was In bed
at the time the act was alleged to
have been committed. He had taken
. walk from 6 to o'clock and then
retired. In his walk he had passed
near Jones home and the attorneys
for city attempted to convince the
jury that In doing so he had laid plans
for the alleged trouble at this time.
On the first ballot taken by the jury
the vote was to for acquittal. The
Jurymen were Anthony Eager, John
Cummins. W. H. While, J. s. Knight
Daniel Lenker, Charles Davidson, EN-
anuel Fessler. Adam Knoblock, Geo.
Bender. George M. Spangler, Henry
Rowland, Daniel Paar.
Charges against Ira Fink, alleged to
have been In the same party as Beltz,
were withdrawn by Attorney Day
saturday morning. He acted for vii.
liam A. Lynch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

en- her, swore at and called her vile
names, and for some time past, be-
cause of his idleness and dissipation,
has failed to provide the necessaries
of life. They were married in 1895
ana have no children. Vickstien
conducts saloon on South Cherry
street. Attorneys Seeman G Seeman
represent the plaintiff.
CYRUS YOUNGS WILL.
The will of Cyrus Young. late oil
Canton, was filed for probate Satur-
day. All the property both real and
personal was given to the wife with
out bond. The estate consists of sew
eral residence properties in the city
and farm.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Leputy Sheriff w. L. Crubaugh sold
at public auction on writ of parti-
tion, lot No. 407S upon which is a
dwelling house, to George w. Butler,
for $1,260, Saturday morning. The
property is located on Newton street
and was appraised at $1,750.
PROBATE COURT.
In the estate of John d. Domer, Of
Canton, final account has been filed
In the estate of Susan Schraeder Of
Lawrence township, the will has been
filed for probate and commission to
take disposition of witnesses ordered.
In the estate of John B. Russell of
Massillon, public sale af tract No.
of the real estate has been ordered.
MARRIAGE PERMITS.
Walter Roger, 81, and Anna Visk-
opskt, 18, East Greenville
Oscar A. Dellenberger, 25, and Mel
lie Custer, "a, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
BAIRD WANTS
$500 DAMAGES
Sues Tony Frustalio
Who Shot Him in
Arm,

Tie accidental shooting of James
w. Baird by Tony Frustalio, on Mad
ison street on July 8 last, has result
ed in a damage suit being commenced
in common pleas court.
Baird has sued Fructalio for $500
damages. 1t is claimed that on that
day the defendant was carelessly and
negligently fiourishing revolver
which was loaded with powder and
ball and that by his carelessness it was
discharged, the bullet striking Baird
in the left arm, shattering the bone
and causing permanent injuries. Dam
ages in the sum of $500 are demanded
and certain property belonging to the
defendant has been attached to be
held until the case is heard upon its
merits in the courts. Attorneys Tay-
lor G. Stewart represent the. plaintiff
Bessie Vickstein, wife of Victor Vic
stein, has sued her husband for divorce
and alimony, alleging in the petition
filed that he has at times cruelty beat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Matinee RACE Meeting
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
Every Heat Was Contest and the Time Was
Fast-Speciai Attractions Enjoyed by
a Big Crowd.

the lead 1t was as fast a spurt as
was shown on the track during the
day. but the effort was too great and
the horse broke. Summers won both
heats and the race, Bosley second In
each heat and Brobst third The time
IL each heat was lis. All the horses
were green trotters and show up well.
Earl Lamiell and ]. Reichert. two
boys with green PAGERS were the only
contestants in the 400 pace. Lamiell
won in straight heats. Reichert's horse
had as much speed apparently, but
could NOT keep its feet. The time was
1:25 1-2 and 1921. The boys did not
know enough of the track rules to take
advantage of them. Lamiell drew sec
ond place and after winning the first
heat did not take the pole, but started
on the outside.
HOOP BEATS.
Jim Ackleson was up from Minerva
to see the fun.
Ned Meyer, who had one hand tied
up in splints, gave an exhibition by
riding running horse around the
track sitting backward In the saddle.
John Hossler, Sr., got around too
late and wanted to start in the second
heat of race, but the judges said nay.
John took the matter good naturedly.
Peter Schissler was on hand with a
horse that could go in 2:25 and wanted
to start in the 400 class, but was bar
red out. He was on the track with his
horse when Dick Walters went after
him with his gray mare Pauline. Both
were hitched to buggies and their race
excited as much interest as the regular
events. Walters was away back when
he set sail for Schissler, but he soon
overhauled him and made the pace SO
hot that Schissler's horse went into the
air. Both horses were going rs
clip when the horse broke.
Tony Wilson gave an exhibition mile
in his automobile. He had four pass
engers and went around the turns fast
enough to make the dust fly. The mile
was negotiated in less than three min
utes.
The racing started at o'clock and IL
was when the last heat was run.
There was something Of interest going
on all the time, local horses showing
their PAGES between heats. The meet
Ing was such success that another
will be held next Friday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Maded0nia Runs Red With
Blood Of the SIaught.
cred.
1900 insurgents Have
Been Killed in One
Engagement
scrIpDs-MoRse Telegram.

scripps-McRae Teie8ram.
London, Aug. PA dispatch from
Vienna states that reports in circula-
tion there are to the effect that the
guard houses along the Monaster-S Salon
ika railroad line have been destroyed
and that 10000 Turks, under Marshal
Omerrushti Pasha, have surrounded
and annihilated 1900 insurgents in tho
Monastier district.
Constantinople, Aug. 22.--It is stated
today that the Macedonian insurgents,
after terrific fight, captured and burn
ed the town Of vasiliko in Adrianople.
Later they burned twelve neighboring
villages.
Paris. Aug. 22.-Ofhcial advices say
the Russian fleet Off India is likely to
leave Turkish waters within the next
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

Joseph p. Mnnot, for nine years a
trusted employe of the government in
the local pos;orice as general delivery
clerk, is now held in custody in the
county Jail awaiting the arrival of
United States authorities. Monnot was
arrested by Sergeant Riblet, of the
police, about o'clock Saturday morn
ing at the instlgation of Inspectors
George B. Craighead and A. p. Owen,
of the postoffice department.
Charges of having rified letters con-
tanning money will be placed against
the prisoner in the Federal court at
Cleveland, Inspector Owen having left
for that place Saturday. Monnot will
be taken to Warren Monday to appear
before Commissioner r. l. Gilmer.
Suspicion against Monnot was not
excited until last week when numerous
complaints reached the local Office that
letters containing money which were
known to have been sent to local firms,
had not been delivered. The general
delivery clerk was suspected and last
Friday Inspector Owen was asked to
come to Canton and investigate. He
could not reach here until Friday or
this week.
Saturday morning letter addressed
to the Canton Watch Co., postmarked
Massillon, and containing $3.50 was
found with So missing, Another let
ter to the same company and post
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
THAYER RESIGNS

Judge A. A. Thayer has resigned as
a member of the board of sinking fund
trustees and tax commissioners. His
resignation was handed to Mayor Smith
Saturday morning and the mayor then
appointed Atlee Pomerene to succeed
Judge Thayer. Mr.. Pomerene accept
ed the appointment Pressure Of other
affairs is given by Judge Thayer as the
cause for his retirement from the board
He was appointed for three years but
has only served few months.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

swept away into the sea. The experi-
inent was tried to rec how the ship
would stand the impact Of = shell on
her turret. The full report viii not
be made for several days but Il VA
ssid that the test va entirely satls-
faetory aAd sfoved lh6k ~ y>1>h
@ & ''ss ! I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
Up. MONNOT IS ARRESTED
FOR R|FL|NG MAIL
General Delivery Clerk In Canton Postcffice Is
- Charged With Abstrac citing Money From Let
ters That Passed Under His Care.
gin@sl

marked Youngstown containing 81 was
also missing
1t was Monnots duty to handle this
mail. He was called into the postmas.
ter's office, beore Assistant Ccol .and
Inspectors Owen and Craighaad about
$50 o'clock Saturday morning. Mon
ey found on his person was identified
by the inspectors as having been con-
tanned in the missing letters. Monnot
then confessed to having opened IA
letters containing $1S He said that
he had been drinking Friday night and
this was the reason he committed the
act. He took his exposure cody and
when taken to Jail by Sergeant Rib
let whistled popular airs.
One of the letters opened was re-
sealed, the other was destroyed. The
amount involved may reach 5000 al
though local postofiice authorities be-
lieve that 500 will cover the sum TAX
en- during the period of Monnot's op-
erations. None of this is government
money.
The accused was appointed under
civil service by his brother Postmaster
John f. Monnot on August 1, 1894. He
has wife and family residing at 500
Sandal alley.
Attorney A. M. McCarty has been
retained as counsel for joseph Mon
not. Mr.. McCarty stated that the ac-
cused would in all probability plead
not guilty.. Monnot had given bond in
tn sum Of $4,000 with the Fidelity and
Guaranty trust company, SO that the
government will not lose anything
from the breach of trust.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25

few days as the Turkish government
has given adequate assurances that II
will meet all Russian demands. The
withdrawal Of the warships viii b.
due chiefly 70 Turkeys assurances. but
also % Russia's desire 70 avoid I atep
vhioh pli&ht eppear antAsonistlc u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
ZIMMERMAN SAYS
VICTORY IS SURE
Springfield Man Feels Tha
tho Nomination Is as
Good as Won.
Scrip;.s .McRae TelsAram

Scriprs McRae TelsArau
Springfield, O., Aug. %. = John L.
Zimmerman says IF Ohio Democrats
feel that it is opportune to indorse a
candidate for senator. I believe they
cannot pick better man than Mr..
Bookwalter." Fill. ttEi5
Mr. Zimmerman said further that
up till today he claims 31S Democrats
Out Of the 346 necessary to nominate.
He added: Il feel confident that l will
receive the nomination Wednesday.
have never felt the least fear, but
as. the convention draws nearer, my
hopes increase. Mr. Johnson is max
ing bitter fight and is spending mon
ey, l am not"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
1.23. 1:19 10, ZIG IA.

LINE. J.. 20, i 10 10, \ AZ i-Ns
THE 2:30 PACE.
There were four entries In this class,
the two old campaigners John Dine
2:19 and Will Go 2.17 having been
rejuvinated or the occasion. Dine was
driven by @. A. Brobst and VIII Go
by z. Carnes. Harry Corl and M.
Delamater both had mounts and good
ones. In the hrst heat John Dine won
after quite brush on the back stretch.
VIII Go wouldn't 60 TO any extent, and
finished last. Before the next heat
he was fitted up with hopples and his
driver went after him. Dine got into
pocket and Delamater and Will Go had
1t nip and tuck the whole distance. 1t
was an exciting heat and was won by
Will Go In 300 Old race goers said
that this heat and the one following
were as good local races as were ever
pulled on on the track. The next heat
was almost repetition of the second
except that John Dine was the contend
ing horse as he was In the rush until
the home stretch was reached. The
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-08-25
FIRED ON
WITH CREW ABOARD.
French Use Heroic Method 70
Prove Strength Of . War
vessei-A Sattsfac.
tory Test.
tory Test.

Paris. Aug. ga French battle
ship. The Euffren, was the subject Of
daring experiment. While the crew
Yves abaord she was made the taysst
for The guns Of another vsoecI ~ 4
shnt nred q her tusret s>r~e| nj
X VA "a sflsr M
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-18
Inthe MimicWorld

Charles Frohman's press agent quot
ed him in an interesting fashion the
other day regarding the quickness of
the theatergoing public to scent out
the failure of a new play. Says Mr..
F1rohman:
"A play is produced. I am back On
the stage-neVer in front the first
night. Things seem to work smoothly
enough and the actors are all elated.
Friends crowd around me between the
acts, and offer their congratulations.
am in doubt, however. / do not trust
their judgments. A critic comes to me,
q. man OF distinction, and expresses his
belief in success. I say nothing. I
value his opinion, but In this instance
I ,waver. Then, at the last moment,
some ordinary individual. approaches.
wait for him to speak. He hesitates
an instant and then says:
We'll
Il do not care for the finish. He has
smelled out a failure. and believe him
to be right. Just why could not tell if
my life depended upon it. I know that
he Is man Of no pretense to critical
acumen. He is neither literary nor
particularly we'll Versed in the drama,
but the thing has not pleased him; it
has not struck him; his hestancy of
speech tells me that, and in his lack of
enthusiastic approach 1 read his
thoughts, and, as I have said, I believe
him. rejecting the well-meant encour-
agement of all the others"
This is all very true whether Mr.,
Frohman or his press agent said 1t. 1t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-18

solicitated opinion as q reflex of that
of the multitude
But to be a frank. sincere opinion, it
must be involuntarily, If not uncon-
sc1ouSly, expressed, and not the result
of deep reflection or thinking too pre-
ciseiy on the event"
AS for the justice Of the public's YER
dict, that Is another and a. broader
question. On the theory that might
makes right, It Is not to be disputed,
though this is not to say that worthy
plays worthily acted have not met with
cruel Indifference. To mention an ex-
ample that at this very instant occurs
to me: What shabby. treatment was
accorded the delicious and fragrant
Rosemary, which Otis Skinner pre-
scented in the Twin Cities some four
seasons ago. 1t was we'll nigh inexplic-
able, and no attempt to explain the
peoples apathy toward that play will
be made in this column.
On the other hand. the public is quick
to appreciate inherent strength and
greatness in a drama. Nothing that
the most blase tongue or pen could
utter or inscrtbe in denunciation or
disparagement' of The Sign of the
Cross" could make the people disIoyaI
to that drama Some writer's and
skepticS scored 1t numerically, but the
people nevertheless f1ocked to see It,
Why? Because it is remarkably
strong play eouched in dignif1ed Ian
guage. pervaded by g. reverentz spirit
and Surcharged4 intense dramatic
power. Those who could not appreciate