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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

Again there was silence. Through the doorway they could see the black shadow of the sail almost touching the quay. The strange fishing-boat was very near. The tall mast seemed to aouch the stars, the sails were like the wings of an immense bat stretched between them and the luminous blue of the clear night sky.
 In the cafe no one moved or breathed. Jean Modeste's hands lay idle on his net. Bontemps sat motionless, with his fingers stretched out to take up his unfinished glass of wine. For some req son he did not take it. His eyes, too, were fixed upon the shadowy sail hang ing above the quay.
 Then, silently as it had come, the boat heeled over, and tackled seaward. A light wind caught the huge sail, and swept it before 1t out into the bay. The still, dark, floating thing became in a moment alive, buoyant, incredibly light and swift, white flicker of foam tore at her bows as she headed for the sea.
 The men in the cafe watched with a deep, unacknowledged sense of relief. Still, for awhile no one spoke. The lit- tie grimy, ill-smelling place was ex- traordinarily silent; 1t seemed as though something within it's walls had ceased 1t held the emptiness of room in which a piece of machinery had just run down.
 Bontemps was the first to speak.
 "Wel1-there,' he said, drawing a quick breath, your Fishers gone. He knows how to sail his. ship-I'll say that for him, whoever he is. But what did he seek, eh? What fish was he after, your Fisher of souls?"
 No one answered, and Bontemps chuckled a little, quietly Jean Modesto gathered his net upon his arm, and rose to all his height as he turned from the open door.
 Then suddenly he stood rigid, and the nets slipped and fell at his feet in brown tangle. The others, nervous with the reaction after the tension of that moment when the shadow of the black sail lay across the quay, followed the direction of his startled look There was quick movement of horror, of sur- prise, and with the shuff1ing of rough sea-boots upon the bare floor the lean, blue-shirted seamen rose to their feet.
 For old Antoine's gray head had fallen forward on his breast-his hoarse breathing was still. He sat dead in his corner chair, with his untouched wine beside him!
 Without, In the clear blue night, q dark-sailed boat went racing to the sea. The Fisher had not fished in vain!- Black and White.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
THE GINGERBREAD ARMY.

Upright they stood on the bakerman's tray, Those brave little gingerbread men, Bearing their guns in a soldierly way
 As they stood in their rows of ten; Ready for battle and martial they looked,
 So stiff and so straight did they stand. Each with g. little brown elbow up-crooked, As though at the captains command. Into the bakerman's window one day
 A little boy gazed at the show, roasting his eyes in coveting way
 On all the good things made of dough; And on the gingerbread army so fine
 He presently fastened his eyes, Scanning each little brown soldier in line. So jaunty and all of one size. Forth from his pocket the little boy drew Some pennies. and then in a trice Into the baker-shop straightway he flew To ask of the soldiers the price; "One for penny" the bakerman said,
 A dime for the lot, little man. And buying the soldiers of gingerbread Quick homeward the little boy ran. For but an hour the little boy played
 At soldier, and then he began To nibole the sugar of which was made The cap of gingerbread man; So good did 1t taste he nibbled away
 Until the whole soldier was gone, And then, unappeased quite shocking to
 say, ." He ate the whole army save one. The one little gingerbread soldier lay All alone on the pantry shelf, And tucked in his bed the rest of the day
 The little boy moaned to himself; His stomach was sick for more than an
 He said he'd ne'er do so again Twas wrong for one little boy to devour
 An army of gingerbread men. -Frank B. Welch. in Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Nosouito Trnnsmita Disea.e.

! WASHINGTON, July 16.-Surgeon General Walter Wyman has submitted an important report to the secretary of the treasury giving the results of an ex- haustive investigation made by com mission of scientists to determine the etiology of yellow fever and the infec- ton of the dread disease through mos quitoes. The commission brings in the conclusion, based upon extended re- search at Vera Cruz, Mexico, that the sstegomyia fasciata, the contaminated mosquito which infests yellow fever districts, conveys the disease under cer- tain conditions and may produce fatal results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

William Dougherty, who has been spending the past two weeks at Laurel Beach, returned home last evening.
 The assets of Court Merritt Hemin- way are $2,300, instead of $23, as print ed.
 It has been rumored that a fruit store will be opened in Mrs McLeery' $ building, recently vacated by sam Ferry, the tailor.
 George Brennan and George Warloe. who have been spending a few days with friends in Philadelphia, Pa, re- turned home yesterday.
 A very enjoyable party was held at the residence Of M. Bigne last evening. Dancing was indulged in and refresh ments were served. Several guests were present from Waterbury.
 Thomas Fray, engineer on the local train, is spending his vacation in Bridgeport, his former home.
 The regular meeting of Columbia lodge, No 12, K. of P., will take place in Pythian hall this evening.
 William Dunn, who injured his shoul- der few weeks ago, is now so far inn proved as to be able to resume nls work at Oakville. ..... ... It is expected that work on the new sidewalk will be commenced in the near future.
 MT Judson, who was injured in a runaway accident a short time ago is able to be around again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
.rore Fourth of July Lock,avv.

UTICA, N. Y., July 16.-Mrs. Archie Switzer, whose husband is brakeman on the Rome, Watertown and Ogdens- burg railroad, died at Carthage from tetanus, resulting from a Fourth of July accident. She was handling 32 caliber revolver which was loaded with blank cartridges and which she acci- dentally discharged. Andy, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Young of North Hammond, St. Lawrence coun- ty, is dead as result of wound made by a blank cartridge fired from a toy pistol, lockjaw developing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
round Gut1tx of Rriberx.

ST. LOUIS, July 16.-The jury in the case of Julius Lehman, former member of the house of delegates, charged with bribery in connection with the passage of the city lighting bill, returned a verdict finding the de- fendant guilty. His punishment was fixed at seven years in the penitentia- ry, the longest term yet inflicted in any of the poodle cases. The sentence is also the maximum punishment under the law. It took the jury just seven minutes in which to reach it's verdict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Elevator Falls Eight stories.

PHILADELPHIA, July Is. = The parting of cable caused large ele- vator in the new Hotel Stratford, in course of construction at Broad and Walnut streets, to fall from the eighth to the first floor. Upon the lift at the time it took its flight were five work men and heavy load of building ma terial. Martin Quinn, one of the men injured, is dead, and George Cava- naugh so badly injured that he cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Secret Inquest on Trolley Victim.

LOCKPORT, N. Y, July 16.-The in quest in the trolley wreck near Olcott last week, in which man was killed and many seriously injured, was re- sumed here. Coroner Mayne and Dis trict Attorney Stockwell insisted upon 1t being secret. A local newspaper man and some Buffalo reporters attempted to enter the room, declaring it was a public session, and MT. Stockwell forci- bly, elected them. The local reporter was thrown to the floor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Epworth League Convention.

DETROIT, Mich, July 16.-The sixth international convention of the Ep- worth league was opened here today. Hundreds of delegates have arrived on every train from all parts of the United States and Canada. The convention was opened with simultaneous meet ings in Tent Ontario, which has a seat ing capacity of 5000; the Central NJ E. church and the Detroit Opera House, All three auditoriums are gay with Ep
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
workm.n Kanted to HeIn Htn,,

WILMINGTON, Del, July 16.-The Rev. Robert A. Elwood, the Presbyte- rian minister of this city whose lynch ing sermon will be investigated at special meeting of the Newcastle pres bytery, which meets at Newcastle to- day, received delegation of laboring -men of this city. The workmen said
 they were willing to lose a days work if their presence at the special meeting of the presbytery would help him in any way. Mir. Elwood told the men that he did not Isalieye that their pres
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Convioted of Bimamv.

GLENS FALLS, N. Y, July 16. - George Gardner of North River'was con- victed of bigamy at Lake George. The defendant is an uneducated woodsman. Four years ago he separated from wife No. 1, and both signed bill of separaa ton. Last summer he was married to wife No 2 by a justice of the peace at Wey0rtown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Trial of Lmnrley,s Air shin.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Professor s. F. Langley's house boat, containing his new $75,oo0 air ship, has left it's dock for secluded point on the lower Potomac river, where the machine will have its initial trial. A dispatch from Whitewater, Va, reported the safe ar rival of the air ship expedition at that nOint
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

For lazy liver try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They in- vigorate the liver, aid the digestion, regulate the bowels and prevent bill ious attacks. For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
CHOLERA 1NFANTUM.

This has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous and fatal dis eases to which infants are subjest. 1t can be cured, however, when properly treated. All that is necessary is to give Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. as directed with each bottle, and cure is certain. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Locomotor Ataxia Caused Suicide.

DUNKIRK, N. r., July 16.-The body of Albert J. Fox, who had been missing since Tuesday, has been found near Forestville. Three bullet wounds were over the heart, and an empty re- volver was by the body. A man searching for a strayed COW found the body in a dense coppice. His mother, alarmed by his absence, opened his trunk and found a note bidding her goodby. Fox in the note said he was going to kill himself because locomotor ataxia had attacked him. He was twenty two years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Roy nead-Lockinw.

GLOvERSvILLE, N. Y, July 1e- John Wolfe, aged nine years, died in this city from lockjaw, the result of Fourth of July accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

G q. 5 sT 9 E x Bears the > Ihe Kind You Have Always B sgti ''s1s'''s ss zT Z<.<zea<
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
SHUT DOWN
Proba bio In Ohio Coal Mines.

Springfield, o., April 1. - The prob
ability of a strike at the Jackson mines
will result in AN advance in coal Supt.
Gleason OF the d. s. railroad, who has
inst returned from an inspection tour
over the vicinity of Jackson, made the
following statement:
Il personally am not well enough ac-
ouainted with the situation to give out
any positive information. believe the
day laborers are prepared to leave work
the first of the month and l look for
them to follow this course. The mines
will be shut down at once. What this
will mean it is not necessary for me to
state. There is grave crisis at jack
son. Railroads and mine owners feel
the seriousness OF the problem and are
waiting the developments OF the next
week with grave faces.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
FOUGHT ANOTHER ROUND
IN THE DRESSING ROOM
Police Called 10 Suppress Conflict
Between Young Corbett and
Terrible" Terry.
FIGHT Was WON ON The SQUARE.
Scr.pps-McRae Telegram.

Scr!pps- -McRae Telegram,
san Francisco. April /. - It develop
ed this morning that Corbott and Nc.
Govern had row in their dressing
room after the fight last night. Tho
police were called to prevent troUble.
Mc&overn approached Corbett and told
him heatelly that he had won on a
iiuke Ccrbctt dccied it and replied
toolly, Il don't like you and have TO
sympathy Tor you
McGovern, white with rage, and with
his list clenchcd, said: IN fight you
any time, winner take all" Corbett,
With tantalizipg Smile on his face,
declared that he wo1ld accept. The
friends and police then interfercd.
Despite the roars OF the McGoverD
PEOPLE and the yeips Of robbery the
fight fans are thoroughly convinced
that Young COrbett' won last nights
1eatherweight championship battle on
his merits. None save a few disap-
pointed hettors and the HcGovern party
objected TO the decision. McGoveln is
heart-Droken, and, following his out
burst OF rage over the decision wcp.
ike child. Corbett took the decision
as a matter of fact and did not allow
his victory to disturb his usual calm
demeanor. The fight, as it went, was
one OF the greatest ever seen il. the
California ring.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
PROMINENT MAN
FORCED TO WALL
BY HIS CREDITORS

Thomas L. Booth, one Of the most
prominent farmers and wool buyers
in Stark county, has been forced TO
the wall by his creditors, Sheriff Nc
Kinney having made a descent upon
his farm Tuesday and replevined near
ly all his personal pronerty. Today the
First National bank of Minerva and
other creditors are taking action to
Secure their claims.
The action in replevin was brought
by Brown & Adams, wool dealers of
Boston, who nave claim for S10,391,
which is secured by mortgage upon
personal property consisting of IS Jer-
sey COWS, other live stock and farm
implements.
Booth is a wool buyer and has one
OF the most extensive jersey Gairies
in the county. His financial Condi--
tion is n surprise to people in his
neighborhood as he was considerec
solvent. Attorneys Lynch. Day & Day
represent the eastern creditors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
BOARDS Of
EQUALIZATION
State Auditor Sends Oh
ituary Notice Of Old
Body to Auditor
berlin.

Under the new code there will be no
more boards OF equalization in cities,
and some citizens who have been en-
joying a IS a. day Job in which all
the work could be done in the even
ings will be minus the snaps.
Auditor OF State w. d. Guilbert sent
a letter to County Auditor NJ, w. OBJ
erlin In which he sets forth the fact
and tells how the returns of assessors
and appraisers are to be taken care of
and adjusted under the new conditions
The letter states that in enacting the
the new code all provisions authoriz-
ing the appointment by the mayor or
council OF boards of equalization for
cities were repealed, and therefore in
the event board is needed in any
county in which there is city or cit
les located, 1t becomes the duty OF the
county auditor to make written applica-
tion to the state board of appraisers
and assessors for the appointment Of a
board of review to cqualize the taxable
value of real and personal property.
money, credits, ETC., in each city. All
such applications are to be filed by
May /.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
HEAVY STEEL BEAN CRUSHED
SKULL LIKE AN EGGSHELL
Death Came to Workman
al. United Steer Plant
Without a Moments
Warning.

Struck by a heavy iron beam, Ed
win Jones, aged 36, employed in the
construction of the new United steel
plant in the eastern part of the city,
was killed about 4:30 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon.
Jones was working on the founda-
tion OF the building, about six feet
above the ground when a huge iron
beam which was being placed in posi-
tion swung round and struck his head.
fracturing his skull. He was picked
up by fellow workmen and carried 10
the Office of the company nearby,
where he died.
When the accident occurred Jones
was riteting some OF the structural
work. The beam was being placed in
position in the foundation, and one
end of 1t was on the ground The
other end swung around and struck
Jones on the right side OF the head,
just back of the ear, making deep
wound.
Miller-B -Blanchard's ambulance con-
veyed the dead man to their unCer-
taking rooms, where 1t was viewed by
Coroner Schiltz. He found that deatl,
was caused by a fracture Of the skull
Jones came to Canton several
months ago from New Philadelphia.
Before taking position at the Unit
ed Steel company he was employed at
the Stark Rolling mill. He left there
about 10 days ago.
A wife and six children survive him.
One boy, Edward, aged IA, resided with
his father at 329 East Eighth street
William Jones. of New Philadelphia,
the father of the dead man was noti-
fed of his death.
Among his friends the deceased
was known as Dollar" Jones.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
DAYS SUCCESSOR
To Receive . Splendid Ovation

Ironton, o., April !. - When he ar
riyes here Saturday on his way to Gin
cinnati, Judge John X. Richards. late
solicitor general and successor to JUS
tice William r. Day as Judge OF the
circuit court OF appeals for the sixth
district, will be accorded an ovation
by his fellow townsmen.
Today the county bar and citizens
appointed committees to arrange for
an elaborate public reception at Me-
mortal hall and one of the features OF
the reception will be the presentation
by Col. II. A. Marting, of massive
silver loving cup, inscribed. Presented
to Judge John Kelvy Richards by the
Citizens OF Ironton, o., April 4. 1903"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
VOTES CHALLENGED
Exciting Time st Republican
Columbiana County Conven-
ton Broke up IN . Row.

East Liverpool, o.. April 1.-THE
Republican county convention at Lis
bon Tuesday broke up in confusion.
IT had scarcely convened before the
returns from East Liverpool we've
challenged and motion made to
throw them out. The challenge was
made by friends OF C. p. Rothwell. of
East Palestine, the defeated candidate
for prosecuting attorney. They fail
ed to understand why East Liverpool,
which cast only, 2,700 Republican votes
at the presidential election in 1900.
should now be able to cast $500 at a
primary election. After some excite
ment. the East Liverpool delegation
agreed to the appointment Of COM
mittee to canvass the returns and re-
port thereon. The committee was
named and the convention adjourned
to meet May IL to hear the commit
tees report.
NJ. J.. McGarry, Of this city, was
Rothwells opponent and on the face
Of the returns received the nomina-
tion by over 1000 majority, while
Rothwell got but 327 votes in East
Liverpool.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
MINERS GET
WAGE RAISE
Result Of Conference
Over Sub-District
No, s,

The miners in sub-district No. 8
we're granted general advance in
wages of IL l-2 per cent. AT a confer
ence between representatives OF the
miners and operators which was con.
cluded in Canton Wednesday morning.
Pick mining was advanced from 90 to
40 cents a ton. This, bad been vir-
tually agreed upon before tho. confer
ence, but machine mining, entry driv-
ing and other dead work had been left
unsettled at the New Philadelphia con-
ference. 1t was decided at the meet
ing in this city to make the advance
for pick work the basis of the increase
for all other work and this was fgur.
Cd at IL 1-2 per cent.
Miners and operators all agreed to
this and the matter was confirmed
without any opposition. Sub-district
No. s includes all OF Carroll and Tus.
carawas counties and part of the
southern section of Stark and part ol
Harrison county.
Those who were at The conference
were. Joseph Dagenhard of Magnolia,
Frank Mcintosh, of New Philadelphia,
and William Maloney, of Sherodsville,
representing the operators, and Lo,
Jenkins and Thomas Morrison, of Sbcr-
odVille, and Ed. Jones OF Magnolia,
for The miners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate OF Abraham Metz oil
cred.
In the guardianship of Charles and
Emma Schultz, OF Washington town
ship, appraiscment of real estate
bond for sale have been ordered
In the estate of Elizabeth Stauffer,
Of Sugar Creek township, final ac-
count has been. filed.
In the, guardianship OF Frances ana
Helen Seifert, OF Perry township the
first partial account has been filed; J.
In the guardianship Of David Texte,
o. Perry township. May She,lron has
been appointed guardian.
!. In the guardianship of Eva OFT, ot
Bethlehem township, final account 7hs
been filed.
In the estate of John p. Smith.
marlboro township, final account and
resignation Of s. s. Sweitzer, executor
have been filed and resignation ac
cepted.
In, the estate of Henry Sponseller, OF
Canton, private sale of real estate has
been fled.
In the guardianship of William Mend.
line, OF Tuscarawas township. peti-
tion to adjudge inbecile and arpoint
Guardian has been filed. Notice or.
dered.
In the estate Of Philip Yoder. Ct
Nimishillen township, distribution has
been ordered.
In the estate of julius Breckel OF
Massillon, sale has been confirme i
and deed ordered.
In the estate of John Albrecht, OF
Massillon, the fourth partial account
has been filed.
In the estate Of John Kline, OF Can
ton, inventory and appraisement have
been fled "a .f 20
In the assignment Of Albert and
Mary HoefYer, of Canton. sale has
been confirmed and deeds ordered.
In the guardianship of Charles e.
Carmon, of Lawrence township, the
third partial account has been filed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
BACKED THE
WRONG BIRDS

At the cooking main held near Rich
VILE, Tuesday, the contests were be-
tween two crowds from Canton and all
the luck ran one way. The principal
main was composed of five fights, with
500 up on each fight and 5000 on the
odd fight. These nearly all went one
way and the one side almost went
broke,
Aither the principal main there We're
tive fights between North Industry and
Canton birds, In which both the Can
ton roosteys were whipped.
IN the shake fight at the last. when
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-04-03
How to Find Out.

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your water and let it stand twenty
four hours; sediment or settling in
dicates an unhealthy condition of the
Kidneys; If it stains the linen it is
evidence of kidney trouble; too fire.
Quent desire to pass 1t, or pain in the
back is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out Of
order
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney and
bladder remedy, fulfills every wish IN
curing rheumatism, pain in the back,
kidneys, liver bladder and every part
of the urinary passage. 1t corrects
inability to hold water and scalding
pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
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overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often dur
ing the day, and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and ex-
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soon realized 1t stands the highest
for it's wonderful cures OF the most
distressing cases. II you need a medi-
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You may have sample bottle of
Swamp-Root and book that tells
more about it, both sent absolutely
free by mail. Address DR.. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writ
ing mention that you read this gem
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ly Stark Co. Democrat" Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name
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