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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
THE FRONT DOOR MAT
And Why the Thing Should be Abol-
ished.

ISncu.
The mat at the front door is neces-
sarily the receptacle of all kinds OF
filth picked up from the streets. In
dry weather there Is little use for the
mat, but in wet weather all cleanly
disposed persons use it. The time
comes when the mat is loaded with
dirt in more or less dried state,
and the simplest way of removing the
burden of dirt is to submit the mat
to shaking, generally on the curbstone,
or to bring it into sharp contact with
wall.
This is the modus operandi general
ly adopted, much to the annoyance
and discomfort of the passers-by. Ere
quently most offensive cloud of dust
Is thus raised and that this can be
a source of iil-health cannot be dis
puted. The street doormat must TEEN
with potentialties for evil having re-
gard to it's purpose. The method OF
dustiIlg dirty mats in the face of the
pedestrian in the street is an offense
against decency and hygiene, and the
local authorities should take steps to
suppress the Objectionable practice.
If this clumsy method cannot be al
tered, the mat should be takcn to q
place where the evil dust would affect
nobody and every endeavor should be
made to localize the cloud of dust
The beating of carpets is another nee
essary evil which, however, we do mol
allow in our streets. and yet most
probably the dust of the more priv
ileged doormat would show a much
more dangerous archaeological fora
than the carpet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Never in the history of warfare has
there been such willingness to meet
death as is manifested by the Japan
ese soldiers. They prefer death to
capture and thousands of them have
gone into the sea rather than surren-
der TO the enemy. II is patriotic. but
not wise. Yet how can Russia expect
to win as against such courage? The
fanatical Turk is nothing as dom
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
PROHIBITION OF BETTING
Kills Horse Racing at Washington
Park, Chicago.

Chicago, H., June 2l.-The Wash
ington park officials, late this even
ing definitely decided to discontinue
the balance of their race meetings.
Prohibition OF betting has killed the
meeting, the attendance today being
only about eight hundred.
AS the rules OF the Western Jockey
club require not less than six days rae
ing enly three days have been run
here, It looks as II Washington park
had run its last American derby.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Massillon has decreed that they can
have big fourth of July without the
cannon cracker and the deadly toy
pistol. Mayor Bell is inspecting all
the fireworks that are on sale in the
city. 1t is a wise precaution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
FIGHT Forfeits Posted.

San Francisco, June 21.-At meet
ing of the hackers of Jeffries and Mum
roe this evening forfeit of $4,000 was
posted with Harry Corbett and bal
ance of $1,000 will be posted tomor.
row. The fight is scheduled for the
last week in August.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24


attend the Christian Endeavor state
convention now In session there.
Mrs. Almira Plerman spent Tuesday
In Canton.
Miss Helen Hull, of Piqua. is visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. zim-
norman.
Mrs. Frank Brooke ard children
left Thursday for New Haven, Conn,
where they will spend the summer with
her parents.
Prof. Kurtz and r. T. Davis were
transacting business in Canton Mon
day
Mrs U. d. Roller spent Tuesday in
Canton
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Calerdine were
Cleveland visitors this week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Dennis,
June IS, daughter.
John Willis, of Alliance, spent Sum
day here.
David Crowl was Canton visitor
Thursday. iA
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Beekman and
daughter Dorothy of shennngo, Pa,
WeIe sueStS VI 11cuiy f1aihec anu ioh-
lily over Sunday.
Mrs. Cordeia Perdue is spending the
week in Canton.
Children's Day was observed at the
Disciple church Sunday evening. The
house was packed to its utmost limits.
many were turned away and the vesti-
bules were filled the entire evening
with only standing room The deco
rations of flowers and palms and fes-
tooning OF green, white and red crepe
paper added much to the beauty of
the church. The entertainment was
one of the best of its kind ever rem
dered here. Much credit is due the
committee who had it In charge.
Mrs. Henry Haines spent Wednesday
with friends in Berlin Center F..
Miss jeanette Bailey is visiting rela-
tives in Wellsville and Irondale this
week.
Mrs. Mary 4. Crawford of Carroll
ton visited with her son, David and
family last week.
Mrs William Weichsel and children
of Avonmore, Pa, and Mrs. John Will
liams, of Irondale, and U. H. Bailey,
of Wellsville, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs J. A. Bailey, on Plain street.
DR.. and Mrs Wakefield, OF Cleveland,
were calling on friends in town Friday.
Mrs Claude Keplinger of Canton, is
guest of Miss Leila Finefrock this
week.
b Mrs. Charles Boerner was Massil-
Ion visitor Tuesday
Landon Hart and wife of Canton,
spent Monday here.
Cairo, June 22.-Miss Lena House.
halter of Brimfeld is visiting friends.
w. A. Cockiin, and family of Ak
ron, are visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Jacob Cooklin.
Children's Day exercises were held
here on Sun lay evening.
Mrs. Henry Snyder and daughter,
Cora spent Tuesday with George In
gold ard family.
Many people attended the love feast
at the German Baptist church SatI;r-
day
Charles I;rouse is spending his vaca-
tion with his parents MIR. and Mrs.
Rufus Bis.op.
Elmima Vine spent Saturday ard
Sunday with Ter mother, Mrs. Bishop.
Ezra Hubley and family of Middle
branch spent Sunday at the home of
Calvia Glove.
Mrs. Ida Bishop spent Sunday with
her mother, Mrs. Werstler.
Mrs. Sally Bair, of Canton, who had
beer visiting here has returned to
her home.
jeff Bair and Isaac Markley were
Canton visitors Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
At Sheepshead Bay.

Sheepshead Bay Race Track, N. Y,
June 20.--The stake feature here this
afternoon was the Rosebud, for two
years and it was won after soul-stir-
ring stretch drive by R. T. Wilson's
Belle Savage, with Andrew Miller's
Indantation, the public choice. in the
place. The weather was sultry and the
track fast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
Veteran Commits Suicide.

Jackson, Miss. June 2o.--J. B. Mills,
treasurer OF Summit, Miss. and a
weli known confederate veteran killed
himself here today because he was A.
nancially embarrassed. He lefs note
declaring that his money troubles were
personal and that his accounts with
the town were straight and this state
ment was easily confirmed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

pared to the Jap, in his willingness
to meet death in battle. The Jap
is not buoyed up by visions Of unlim-
tied harems and joy in paradise, but is
sustained by a heroism and loyalty
that is unequalled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

In Cleveland the first Brannook cleo
tion resulted in victory for the vets
by vote of S15 to 1872. 1t was in ter
ritory petitioned for by the saloon ele-
ment and no fight was made by the
temperance element
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
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CORRESPONDENCE

Middlebranch, June 22.-Mrs p. C.
Wise and daughter Loretta returned
nome from Ashland on Friday where
the latter attended school the past
school year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. of
Ironton, o., arrived here on Friday
evening and are guests of Mrs. Browns
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Adam Wise.
Mrs. Jacob Roush left on Saturday
evening for Chicago to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis Miller, Mrs. Miller being a
daughter of Mr.. Roush. She expects
to stay eight or ten days.
Miss Elizabeth Adams, of Cuyhoga
Falls, and number OF the Fry people
of Mogadore, attended the Fry reun-
ion held at Jefferson BARS on Satur-
day. They had pleasant time with
JEFF. Rev. Fritz. of Louisville, was the
guest of H. e. Corl Tuesday night.
Charles Ebie and family were guests
of Mr.. Ebie's sister, Mrs. II. e. Corl,
on Sunday.
Daniel Buchanan went to Navarro
on Saturday to stay week,
E. Brumbaugh was visitor at c. +,
Geidlinger's and Samuel Hipshman's s
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. C. Bibson were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Keener,
east of Hartville on Sunday.
Communion services were well at
tended at the Brick church on Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Mary Finney of Los Angeles,
Cal, was caller at E. Brumbaugh's
on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary j. Wise and Miss Hattie
Brumbaugh returned from Ashland on
Monday. They were attending the
conference Of the Brethren church
held at Ashland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Kurtz. OF Kent
and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Grouse. OF
Myerstown. Pa, were callers at the
home of e. Brumbaugh on Friday and
not finding Mr.. Brumbaugh at home
they went to Henry Kinsleys to spend
the day.
Rev. l.. A. Hazlet and daughter
Essie arrived here from Ashland Mon
day and will have preaching every eve
ming this week. commencing Wednes-
day evening and closing on Sunday
evening with Communion services at
the Brethren church. He expects to
make some pastoral visits during the
week.
Quite number OF our people attend
ed the Children's Day exercises at the
Warner church on Sunday AFTERNOON
and also that at Cairo In the evening
of the same day.
A meeting of the Albright people
and friends from and near New Berlin
was held at Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Essig's 4
on Sunday. Twenty-one ate dinner
there anu had a good time. They us
ually meet about once every month al
some one of their nomes.
I1tuo,x,o N l.~n M,o II...x
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Some persons and critics are dis
cussing the question as to whether a
college education units women for
matrimony. Some fellows who married
a college graduate should be called
upon to discuss the question, and not
those who are simply speculating.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The young and Independent members
of the Republican party of Akron have
organized club which is not to be
subservient to the Dick machine. They
claim that they have not been allowed
a voice in party matters by the ma
chine and they will organize for self
protection.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Over at Mt. Union college the mem
bers of the faculty and the ministers
played game of base ball, the facul-
ty winning. 1t would be interesting to
know what some of the more decorous
ministers would have to say about such
a performance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Attorney c. c. Bow has formally
given out the information that he will
be candidate for probate Judge next
year at the Republican primaries. So
far as heard from he has no opposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The platform adopted at Chicago is
good deal of growing over the sit
uation in the Philippines and Porto
Rico.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The Alliance bucket shop" man got
$2537O for selling futures to Alliance
people. In Canton they are not in
terfered with
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The kingdom of heaven is like lit
Tie child-that means that there is
joy, laughter, innocence there, and not
long faces and grouchy dispositions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The Chicago convention has been
a dead one. Nobody is enthused over
it and even the delegates cannot get
up real good yell
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Quite a number of subscribers TO ihe
Stark County Democrat ore In arrears
regarding their subscription, and the
Company requests that they remit the
amount as promptly as possible. Each
subscriber can tell by the date on his
label when the subscription expires.
THE NEWS DEMOCRAT PUB. co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Ohio is a dead one at national con-
ventions without Hanna. The small
fry are not considered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

They even waved the bloody shirt
at Chicago This will make the south
solid-for the Democratic ticket
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The Republicans talked of short
platform and then adopted one that is
as voluminous as a balloon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
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DAILY NEws-DEMoCRAT.

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

We are the fellows who are building
the isthmian canal-pat us on the
back,--Republican platform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24
RussIana stIIl Runnlna.

Toxic, June 21.-7The Japanese out
posts have occupied Chipanling driy-
Ing out the Russians who left behind
them fifty killed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The Iowa idea of tariff reform has
been knocked into smithereens at
Chicago by the trust breeders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Since Senator Quay's death Senator
Platt is now the only buffalo left in
the plains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

The Republicans are going to fight
the battle this year without any Can
non"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Minerva, o., June 22--Mrs. Harry
Gray and daughter Elizabeth left to-
day for Cleveland where sne will visit
ner parents for a few months.
The Misses Harriet starkey and Eth
el Calerdine, left today for Akron to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

There is one thing about Bryan
he is not afraid to say what he thinks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Boss Addicks, of Delaware, is very
much in evidence at Chicago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-24

Parker is worrying the Republicans.
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STARK CO. DEMOCRAT.
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ESTABLISHED ....s.....I.... 1885
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
A Dastardly Outrage.

The sheriff's Office is now in pos
session of the evidence OF recently at
tempted most dastardly outrage that
could be Matched in the mind of devil
in human form. 1t consists of bundle
containing 16 sticks of giant powder
and 16 caps. the latter wrapped in
packages of two and three each. This
delicate little package was found on
Tuesday of last week by Dominick
Boro, in the cleanup barrel belonging
to John Garbarini at the Valparaiso
mine, just south of town. Messrs.
Garbarini, Boro and Poggi, are leasing
at the Valparaiso, and this barrel is
used for treating the ore secured. On
the day above mentioned, Mr.. Boro
had occasion to use the barrel, but
found for some reason the roller inside
would not revOlve. He called the at
tention of same to Mr.. Garbariui, and
Investigation revealed state of affairs
that almost turned their hair gray
with terror. This powder and caps
had evidently been placed in there with
the intention of blowing it's operators
into atoms, for had it ever gone off
that would have been the result. Luck
lily for the men, however, although
the roller struck the powder with suf-
ficient force to partially crush one of
the sticks, it did not touch the caps,
and no damage was done. While the
officials are satisfied as to who the
guilty party is, they have no positive
proof, SO consequently no arrests have
been made. But a man who would de-
liberately plan so heinous crime as
this, cannot long evade the conse-
quences of his acts.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
An Imposing Ceremony.

On last Saturday evening, the 30th
instant, Rebekah Lodge No. so, the
ladies auxiliary society to the L. o. o.
F., installed its newly elected officers
From an eye witness who was present,
we are informed that the occasion was
one of the most delightful of all the
lodge installations in jackson this sea-
son. The pleasant duty of comforting
the hOnors upon the officers, fell to
the lot of Miss Clara Goldsworthy,
district deputy, of Sutter Creek, whose
thorough knowledge of ritual work
gave the ceremony dignified solem-
nifty seldom witnessed on such occasions.
When the officers had been installed, a
program of songs, recitations, etc.,
was rendered, between the numbers of
which Messrs. Tregloan OF Amador
City, and Whitmore of Jackson, made
timely remarks, touching upon the
excellencies of Odd Fellowship, and the
material aid to same the Rebekahs
were giving. This was followed by a
banquet, where every appointment was
delightfully."- suggestive of the skill of
those only who excel in these matters
the ladies. The officers installed were:
J. P. G., Mrs. M. Horr; N. g., Emma
Boarman. Rec. Sec., Mrs. Annie Clark
Fin. Sec., VIM. Fuller: Treas, Mrs.
Kate Langhorst; War, Mrs. M. Treg-
loan; Con-, Mrs. Annie Jackson; o.
g.. Annie Bartle; 1. g., Bertha Tay-
lor; Chap, Mrs. Nellie Kent; Organist,
Alma Mounter.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
AN OUTLAW CAPTURED.
Graham, alias 'scotty," Run Down by
the Law at Wiley's Station.

News reached this place last Tuesday
evening of the capture on the 1st inst,
OF much-wanted outlaw by the name
OF Graham, alias "Scotty." The cap
ture was effected by Robert Triggs of
this county, and an officer by the name
of Hansen from Ell Dorado. Graham
is wanted at Sacramento for the MUIR
der on May IA, 1902, of Louis Birchler,
and it is said reward of $40O is out
standing for his arrest. The facts
relative to the capture, as near as we
can learn, are as follows: 1t seems a
few days previously Los Angeles Off
cial by the name of Miller, and Mr..
Hansen had arrested their man at some
place in Ell Dorado county, and in some
way he made his escape, coming over
the line into Amador, and was making
Tor the mountains. En- route he stop
ped at Wiley's station, where he was
recognized by Triggs, who, after ques-
tioning him to some extent, with Han
sen made the arrest. Soon after the
arrest Miller came along, and claiming
Official superiority over the captors,
took the prisoner again and started
with him to Placerville, en- route to
Sacramento. An effort will be made
by Messrs. Hansen and Triggs to claim
a share of the reward, to which they
are beyond doubt entitled.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
A MISSED SHOT.
While Picking Around a Missed Shot
Two Fremont Miners are Torn in
Pieces.

A telephone message to Coroner Hub
erty yesterday morning from the FIRE.
mont mine, near Amador City, an
nounced the accidental killing of a
miner. Mr.. Huberty Immediately set
out for the scene, and upon arrival
found instead of one two miners dead.
He Immediately empanelled jury, the
verdict of which was purely accidental
killing. According to the testimony
brought out at the inquest, Joe Bowden
and w. l.. Stephenson, working part
ners, had loaded set of holes in drift
at the 1900 level Wednesday evening
before leaving the mine, two or three
of which, as they counted them going
off, missed. During the night the car
men took out most of the broken rock
the fired shots made, and the next
morning the victims returned to the
place. Never for moment thinking
of the awful fate which awaited him,
Bowden secured pick and was scratch
ing around the loose rock left, prob
ably in hopes of finding the missed
holes, when, without moments warn
ing, he and his partner were blown
into eternity. When found, Bowden
was near the scene of the explosion,
blown into an almost unrecognizable
mass, while Stephenson was about SO
feet distant. one side of his body liter
ally torn to pieces, but still alive and
conscious. He was taken to the top at
once, but expired in about 20 minutes.
Mr.. Bowden was about 20 years old,
was born at Grass Valley, where his
family now resides, and where the re-
mains will be taken for interment. Mr..
Stephenson, it is presumed, was from
Michigan, as he leaves wife who lives
at Hancock, in that state. He was a
member of the Sons of ST. George,
under the auspices of which he will be
buried in Sutter Creek.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
Home Enterprise.

During the week the Ledger repre-
sentative was shown through the
GiOvannoni macaroni factory on Main
street 1t being his first experience of
the kind, what he saw was very inter-
esting. This factory was established
some ten years ago on small scale, but
has now grown to the extent of pro-
ducing about IL tons of this food
commodity per month. 1t is located
alongside the Giovannoni store, and
occupies two large rooms. For long
tine the plant consisted of hand
mixer and an old style press, the latter
run by a gas motor. But as the bust
ness grew it was found incapable of
supplying the demand, so new up-to-
date hydraulic press was added, and
steam power employed in the entire
plant. After the different kinds of
macaroni, spaghetti ETC., are pressed
and shaped, drying process, which
requires some little time, is necessary,
consequently ten-ton lot is kept on
hand constantly. Besides the trade of
Amador, this establishment reaches
out into several of the adjoining coun-
ties. To one who has never seen fac
tory of this character, a visit will prove
of much interest.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
PINE GROVE
PINE GROVE. Feb. q

PINE GROVE, Feb. 4.
The children that have whooping
cough are all doing nicely.
George Walker returned to Pine
Grove last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding were called
away suddenly Sunday morning on ac-
count of Mrs. Harding's mother being
sick. "
Mrs. Elmer Mckenzie has returned
to her home at Defender.
A. G. Adams gave dance in the
Pine Grove hotel last Saturday night.
r. w. Ketchum and nephew of Jack
son, were guests of A. and o. c. Jones
Sunday.
A birthday party was given in honor
of Miss Ida Zumalt, aged Is. and Robert
Ballantine, aged 20, on the 29th of jan
uary. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Ludekens, Mrs. Elmer Nc
Kenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Zumalt, Misses
Alice Berry, Lottie Luttrell, Messrs.
Hugh Luttrell, Will Ludekens, and
Edward Zumalt. The party broke up
about o'clock, wishing Miss Zumalt
and Mr.. Ballantine many more happy
birthdays to come.
Amador ledger., 1904-02-05
Passing of a Pioneer.

On Friday of last week, the 29th
instant, the grim reaper, death, en-
tered the household of James Head
near Sutter Creek, and claimed for his
victim, its head. For long time de-
ceased had suffered with stomach can
Ger, which, though hardly past the
prime of life, finally overcome his con-
stitution, and death followed. Mr..
Head was a native of Cornwall, Eng
land, in which country he was born 49
years ago. He came to Jackson 20
years ago, where his lot was per-
manently cast. During his residence
in Amador county he has always been
considered man of honorable methods,
possessed of that strict integrity which
makes good citizens. He is survived
by wife, two own SONS and one daugh-
ter, who have reached adult age, and
several sten-children. Being an honor
ed member of the local lodge of 1. o.
Q. F., his funeral occurred Monday
under the auspices of that organization
The interment was in the protestant
cemetery.