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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23
TRIPLE TRAGEDY
RESULTING FROM YOUNG MANS
INFATUATIoN WITH MIDDLE
AGED WOMAN.

New Fame, N Y, Dec. 21.-Mrs. Alb
bic Goodrich and Constable w. c..
Gray were shot and killed here this
afternoon by Fred Jones, a clerk, who
then killed himself. Jones had paid
attention to Mrs. Goodrich for some
time but owing to the differences in
their ages-she was 40 and he &c
she had discouraged him. Jones then
threatened to kill her and burn her
property, in consequence Of which she.
today obtained warrant for his ar
rest, which was given to Constable
Gray to serve. 3a n
This afternoon Gray went to the
store where Jones was employed.
Jones requested permission to send for
Mrs. Goodrich in order that he might
settle the matter with her. Upon her
arrival they had some words, result
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23

lowed.
Two propositions are under discus
sion. The first is that joint commits
sion be authorized to look into the
whole subject during the summer and
report to the next congress.
The second is that the house shall
pass bill at the present session en-
bodying the views Of the Republican
leaders and pass 1t in time for the
senate to act upon 1t If it so desires.
At the present time the latter prop.
osition appears to be meeting with.
most favor. 1t is argued that simple
bill can be passed by the house. as evi-
dence of appreciation of the house of
the magnitude of this subject and
guarantee of good faith Of admins
tration. The senate leaders have prac-
tically agreed that no such measure
will be given consideration by that
body this session.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23
PRESIDENTS IDEAS
SOMEWHAT MODIFIED MAY BE
EMBODIED IN ACT OF
CONGRESS.

Washington, Dec. 21.-It is under
stood that the house will consider and
pass at this session of congress a
measure embodying the presidents s
idea of the regulation of railroad rates.
This decision has virtually been
reached by number of Republicans
of prominence and influence in the
house. 1t remains to be determined
what form the legislation will take
as this branch of the subject has been
discussed only tentatively.
1t is certain that the legislation will
be a modification of the president s
suggestion. The house is not prepar-
cd to so to the length, or rather in
the direction recommended by the
president. The attainment of his OBJ
ject will be furthered by the house,
although his method may not be fol
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23

stand he said that the company was
capitalized for S75O0,0OO and conduct
ed business wherever business was to
be had.
The firm, he admitted, had bank
accounts in nearly every solid bank
here and in the northwest Then he
became reluctant in his answers and
implicated David Curtis, an employe,
whom he said, attended to all the
banking business of the firm and de-
posted thousands of dollars here,
there and everywhere even, as witness
said, without his personal knowledge,
but esitatingly-withh his sub,
sequent consent.
The case is still on and witnesses
have been summoned from Montreal,
Boston, Chicago and other cities.
Munroe G. Munroe failed in Sep
tember last.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23
Killed in Train Wreck.

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 21.-The sec
ond section of the westbound Trans
Continental express on the Canadian
Pacific was wrecked near Fort William
today. Conductor Pat Savage was
killed and several passengers some
what hurt. The engine and three cars
left the track.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23

ing in Jones drawing a revolver and
shooting her in the head. Constable
Gray sprang toward Jones, when he al
so received a bullet in the temple.
Jones then placed the revolver at his
own temple and fired. All three are
dead
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23
Mother and Children Burned to Death

J Bangor, Maine, Dec. 21.-Mrs. Hat
tie Johnson and her, three children
were burned in fire which destroyed
their home, on Boylston street, today.
The mother lost her life in a desper-
ate attempt to save her little ones.
Two of the children are dead and the
third one will die.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23

Santa Claus will route his Canton,
Salem, Sebring, Louisville and Ali.
ance presents via Stark Electric Ex-
press. Prompt delivery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-23
Born

Born
To Mr.. and Mrs. L. Reigler, a daugh.
ter.
A daughter was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs w. G, McClain of I'LL
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
PLANS SUBMITTED FOR
A RETAINING WALL
Highway Commissioner Hor-
rigan Will Attend Good
Roads Convention

Plans and specifications for a retaining
wall about ss5 feet hong to be erected along
the new Elsmere road at Marshallton were
submitted to the Levy Court by Engineer
KINNEY this morning. 1'he plans were ac-
cepted and the court win advertise for
bids which viii be opened next Tuesday.
The work must be compleied within two
weeks after the contract is awarded.
Cornelius J. liorrgan, president Of the
State Highway Commission. who has been
appointed by Governor HUM a deiegate to
the National Good Roads Association
Conyeurion, which meets in ST. Louis.
submitted the following letter from the
president OF the association.
Mr. C.. J. Horrigan.
Dear Strive have been Informed that
His Excellency. John HUM. Governor. has
appointed you one OF the delegates to
represent Delaware In the National ant
Internationaf Good Roads Conversion ts
meet in this'city 1921 inst We believe all
States will be represented and we sincere
~ trust we may welcome you in the con
vention from your State. Thanking you
am respectfully.
w. II. Moore President.
It was the general opinion Of The mem
bers that the county would be benehte,
by having q representative at tho conven
tion.
on motion OF Mr. Hopkins $50 was ap
propratei Mr.. Horrlgan as exnens
money.
lie win make a report on his return. Tn
State Highway Commission viii probab
Start for ST. Louis on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
PRESIDENT WILL SPEND
MUCH TIME At CAPITOL

Washington. May 12-The Presidents
summer plans have been decided upon.
and were announced from the White
House today. He will be i'm Washing
ton until about July /, when he win go
to Oyster Bay and remain there to re-
ceive official notification of his nomina-
tion for President Following this no.
tincation. which II is expected viii be
conveyed within a fortnight after the
Chicago Convention. the President viii
return 10 Washington and remain at
the White House for three or four
weeks. This, however is subject to
change.
1t is believed that the presence of the
President at Washington for a few
weeks following the nomination will be
more convenient for consultations with
the party leaders and more agreeable 10
the numerous persons who are passing
between the East and West about that
time. and who viii desire TO see the
President He viii join his family al
oyster Bay the latter part Of July, and
remain there until late in September.
While at oyster Bay the President will
not receive delegations. nor win he
make any political speeches during the
campaign.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
ARE DISCUSSING
CAMPAIGN MATTERS
Meeting of the Republican
State Committee Being
Held in Dover

The Republican State Committee is
meeting in Dover today. The object OF
the session is TO consider and map
out policy to be followed during the
campaign. The committee also will
prepare a formal notice of the delegates
and alternates to be sent to the Ma
ltional Committee.
The general policy of the party will
be talked over and arrangements made
for the opening OF the Republican cam
paign in Delaware.
The delegates and alternates who are
there follow; New CASTLE Delegates,
Senator i. II. Ball. T. Coleman Dupont
William W. Lobdell; alternates, George
A. Elliott. Thomas 5. Sterling.
Kent; Delegates, Maniove Hayes
Colonel II. A. DUPONT; alternates. Geo
NJ. Jones and A. J. Kenney.
Sussex: Delegates: DR.. W. p. Orr;
alternates. Daniel Burton and c. p
iSwayne.
Chairman OF the convention, Charles
r. Richards and permanent secretary
George b. Hynson were also in attend
ance-
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
At DELAWARE CITY
Cornerstone Will Be Laid on
May 22-Elaborate Prepa-
rations Being Made

Preparations are being made for the
ceremony attending the corner stone
laying of the new st. Pauls r. c..
Church at Delaware City on Sunday
May 22. The ceremony win be held
at O'Clock in the afternoonn and
Bishop John J. Monaghan, attended by
many Wilmington priests. will be in
attendance. The Rev. William j..
Bennington will preach an appropriate
sermon.
a special musical program has been
arranged for the occasion. Singers
from the various local churches have
been recruited into a special choir
which will be led by Professor Preston
of ST. Pauls choir, this city. A trolley
excursion will be taken from this city
and tickets are already on sale.
The new church was designed by
Architect Frank Carswell. deceased.
John L. Haley is the contractor in
charge of the building operations. The
structure will be S7x76 feet in dimen-
tions and viii be of Gothic architecture.
The Rev. James /. McSweeney is the
pastor of the church.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
FOR
JAP ATTACK
RUSSIANS PREPARE TO FIGHT THE
ENEMY AT VLADIVOSTOK-TRAIN
LOAD OF AMMUNITION SENT TO PORT
ARTHUR FOR EMERGENCIES

London. May 12.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Telegraph says
that all interest is centered I'm the LA
otung Peninsula, upon the west coast
Of which the japanese are about TO
operate. Two divisions are presumed
20 have landed there already. General
Olu's army viii shortly number $4,000
men, with ~ guns. while 10000 more,
with o. guns are ready to land at
Thornton Bay, but win not be fully
available before May i3. Hence Il is
believed that General Kuropatkin viii
attack General Oku before then and
/ hinder the Investment OF Port Arthur.
Possiet, Siberia, May ia Japanese
torpedo boat made its appearance IN
the roadstead two days ago and suspl-
clous lights have been seen. Every
thing is quiet here, but an is in readi-
ness to meet any landing Of the en-
emy, whose probable purpose Is the
cutting Off of Vladivostock.
Shanghai, May II CdelayeD.-f is re-
ported from Pekin that the japanese
on Monday occupied Kai-ping, siXteer
miles below Tashichao and that thel
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR MRS. POWELL

be granted upon the afhdavits presented
from persons who say they heard Jenk-
ms and JaIrell make tha statements al
tnbuted to them. Acknowledgement Ward
demanded the right to cross-examine these
persons and the court decided to hear the
question tomorrow.
Among she witnesses summoned by
Mrs. Powell to substantiate her aLega-
uons are Caleb Boggs and William 4
Case who We're jurors. and William w
Whteby, John Willis, Andrew j. Voshen
James =. Slaughter, William X. Cook
Frank A. Farrow. Thomas w. I1i.len anc
James c.. Toml.nson. All the members OF
the jury have been summoned by th'
State.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF ]. PAUL BROWN
Numerous Floral Offerings
Received From Friends
of Deceased

With Impressive ceremony the re-
mains OF J. Paul Brown were Inferred
IN the wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery at $50 o'clock this after
noon. The funeral took place from the
home OF Mrs. Margaret A. McClary, No.
I07 King street. Services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. r. A. McCurdy as
sisted by the Rev. A. n. Keigwin.
The pall-bearers were Alvin b. Nor
rison. w. b. Buchanan. C.. A. Rudolph.
William n. Bowers George X. Mccall.
william Butt. Gilbert s. Jones and
/ Or. j. A. Elegood. Many floral offer
ings were received from the friends OF
the deceased Among them We're two
designs from the B. +. O. f., No. 81.
Of which the dead man was a mem
her. The offerings we're a beautiful pill
low and the clock emblem OF the order.
Many Elks attended the funeral.
The remains OF the deceased rested
IN a handsome mahogany casket with
bronze antique trimmings.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
EXPERT SHOTS
At THE TRAPS
Notable Collection of Marks
men Attend Annual Event
in This City
THREE EVENTS SHOT THIS MORNING
Spring Handicap Attracts Many 10
Wawaset crounds-Will Continue
Throughout Today and Will Not be
Finished Before Tomorrow NIGHT.

AT the grounds Of the Wawaset Gun
Club this morning the annual handicap
shoot began. Some Of the best shots
In the country are here Only three
events were shot this morning.
Two sets of traps are being used. one
Is Leggett automatic trap. absolutely
new and used for the first time In any
tournament IN this section. The other
is a set OF 3 expert" traps.
Among the prominent shots at the
grounds this morning were
r. n. Keller Peters Cartridge COM
pany. New York; B. Waters. Forest and
Stream Publishing Company, New
York; DR.. J. c.. Knowlton, Rider and
Driver Publishing Company. New York;
l.. II. Schortemeier New York city;
J. A. r. Elliott. Winchester Repeating
I Arms Company. New York; J. NOVEL;
Hawkins Winchester Repeating Arms
Company Baliimorei J.. ID. Fulford.
Union Metallic Cartridge Company,
Utica, n. y; E. II. storr, Peters Car
fridge Company. Baltimore; J. r. Ma
lone, j. w. Chew, Dr. Lupus, Lester
German, an from Baltimore; Captain
l.. p. Coulbourn, Salisbury, Nd; VIII
/ liam Seward Sudlersville. Nd; DR.
Barnard, William Gates $. u. Massey
| Middletown, Del; f. c. Bissett, South
/ River n. j., Clark. Doylestown, Pa; j
! Evans. Camden. Del; Will X. Park and
Mrs. Park. Philadelphia CMr. Park is
editor Of Sporting Life); Richardson
! Dover Del; A. c. Griffith, Pascoag, r
IL.
Jim Elliott holds the live bird cham
pionship. known as the Cast Iron Med
al Griffith IS the only man who hai
won both the Grand American Handi
caps at pigeons and targets Fulfor'
at one time was one of the very bes
I pigeon shots In the country.
The office force Is J.. ID. Thomas. o
Naltimore. and Luther j, Squier, O
Wilmington.
There were foriy-six entries and N
following made the highest score at fftee
e targets.
Event No. l.-Ksler. Malone. wagne
Bissett. Grifhth. i5 Hawkins, Fulton
Foord. German. f1nowlton. Clark. n; p
liob. Schortemeier Barnard, Willlai
Park. Simon. Seward. rs.
Event No. Elliot. Hawkins. Squie
ske.ly. Bissett Is; Fulford, Banks. Foor
German Chew. Waters Lupus. Richar,
son. W X. Park IA; Seward. Stow. Bu
roughs Mcneil Malone. Gallaghc
Springer, Harvey, Pennington. ls.
Evemt No. 8.-Banks. Griffith. schort'
meier. McNeil Clark. Burroughs. 49, r
lott Fulford, squier German. Richardso
Seward. Newcomb. "a; Hawkins. lSello
Foord, Bachman, Chew. Barnard Cou
bourn. Pennington. Wagner. McKelvo,
Bissett, ls.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
BLIND WEATHER PROPHET
, PREDICTS KILLING FROST

Media. Pa. May 12.-"There will be a
killing frost the first Of next week, and
think it more than probable that far
mers win have to replant their corn
and other grain" predicted Emmor X.
Suter. the blind weather prophet. yes
terday.
"The moon changes on the 14th OF
the month, in the sign of the neck.
which is an unfailing Indication OF
frost" he continued In 1916 there
was frost in every month Of the year.
and in 1887 corn was destroyed and
grain Of all kinds had to be replanted.
In each case the frost was heralded by
just such condition Of the heavens
as occurs the last Of this week. sun
day night viii bring frost"
Mr.. Suter has quite local reputa-
tion as a weather forecaster.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
.TRI-STATE LEAGUE To
MEET At HARRISBURG
Action Will Probably Be
Taken in Regard to Pin
nance and Bruce

President Stirlith of the Wilmington
A. A. Baseball Club. will attend a
meeting of the Tri- State League in
Harrisburg on Sunday. There are sew
eral matters of Importance 10 come
before the meeting, one of them being
the kick over Pinnance and Bruce, OF
the locals pitching in any of the league
series. 1t is now understood that the
two Camden games have not been
officially cut out. but action will prob
ably be taken at this session. Mr..
Stirlith Will object to them being
thrown out, as he considers that these
pitchers have as much right to take
part i'm the games as many other
twirlers or other teams in the Estate
League.
The umpire question is said to be
causing much trouble in the league.
Already there has been one serious dis
pute when Penn Park questioned a de-
cision at Harrisburg several days ago
and left the field five runs 10 the good
rather than submit TO him. 1t has
been intimated that It will be proposed
at the meeting that each team carry its
own umpire and thereby have two
officials on the field TO alternate in
judging balls and strikes and giving
base decisions.
a
Evening journal., 1904-05-12

expected to occupy Niuchwang on FRI
day.
Russian Ships Not Destroyed.
Chefoo. May 12-The officers %
steamers arriving from Niuchwang dis
credit the story OF the destruction by
the Russians Of the fleet at Port Ar
thur. When the officers passed Port
Arthur last nigt Wednesday, they saw
searchlights nashing from the ships and
forts. There were no signs Of the jap
anese fleet IN the vicinity.
The officers further stated that there
were not to exceed l,00O Russian SOL
diers at Niuchwang and vicinity. There
are only six light field guns In the forts
all the big guns having been taken to
I Llao-Yang. The opinion prevailed at
| Niuchwang that Russia intends restor-
/ ing Niuchwang, also the district east
ward to Tasichlao the junction OF the
railway. TO China.
Colonel Muithe, Military Adviser 10
Yaan shat Kai Niceroy Of the prov
ince OF Chilli. IS now at Niuchwang
ready to take over the district. The
Russian troops, It is understood. viii
remain until the Chinese troops arrive.
This is to prevent looting by brigands.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
WHY MRS. POWELL
ASKS FOB NEW TRIAL

Dover. May 12.-Two Of the Jurors who
rendered a verdict of murder OF the sec
iond degree in the case Of Mrs. Mary A.
Powell are charged by her with perjury
in her application for new trial. They
are James Jenkins. foreman Of tho jury,
and Nathaniel Jarreil.
In the afhdavlts presented to the court
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Powell swears
that when her tniai began for the murder
of her adopted daughter. EsieIe Albin.
jenkins and farrell were accepted as jur-
ors because they swore that they had
neither formed nor expressed an opinion
as to her gujt or innocence.
Since then it is averred, she has been
Informed that previous TO the trial the
two men had said that If they should get
on the jury they would certainly hanr
her.
Her attorneys moved that The new tidal
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
Counsel Withdraws Ap-
pIication for New Trial
Because of Her Ina
biIity to Stand Another
Ordeal
The Woman Was PitifuI
Sight When Brought
Before the Court Ior
,Sentence-OVercOme by
Her Distress
to rhe Evenlng JournaI.

Special to The Evening Journal
Dover. May 12--1Irs. Mary A. Pow
ell was sentenced to Imprisonment for
life for the murder Of Estelle Albin in
the Kent county court this morning.
Her counsel withdrew application for
new trial because of the prisoners
disturbed mental condition and lnabil-
ity to stand another ordeal.
Mrs. Powell was a pitiable sight when
brought before thee ourt for sentence
about Il O'Clock, on motion of Attor-
ney-General Ward. She sobbed aloud,
bent almost over to the floor and bur-
led her face in her handkerchief. She
was well dressed in black. but had dis
pensed with her eye glasses. Her whole
frame shook as Acting Chief Justice
spruance pronounced sentence.
After declaring that the court ap-
proved Of the jury's verdict. and that
the woman had been ably defended by
lawyers of zeal ana ability, the judge
said: "The sentence of this court is
that you be Imprisoned for the term Of
your life and that you pay the costs
OF prosecution and that you are now
committed TO the custody Of The sheriff
Of Kent county untn this sentence IS
carried into execution. Sheriff. remove
the prisoner"
Mrs Powell took her last walk around
the green in the fresh air. leaning
heavily upon the arm Of the sheriff
who seemed>deepiy moved at the heart
rending sight.
Nothing could be learned this after.
noon concerning what cognizance. II
any, Re Attorney-General would take
to the charges Of perjury against jur
ors Nathaniel farrell and James Jen
kins. filed in court last evening and t.
which. in open court today. counse
Ridgely called the prosecutors specia
attention
The general impression is that Mrs
Powell, facing the uncertainty and or
deal OF another trial for her life an
having the opportunity to submit t
sentence and thus accept a certainty
took the action she did. She undoubt
edly feared that if second trial wer
granted she wouii lose her mind.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
GLASSBLOWERS' MEETING
Branch Of United Window Glass Work
ers Of America Organized.

There was a meeting Of local glass blow
ers at the rooms Of the East SIDE Re
publican Association this morning. Ma
tional organizer NJ. G.. Webb. OF Falls
Creek, Pa. was present and organized a
Wilmington branch OF the new associa-
ticn, known as the United Window Gass
Workers OF America James Eberhardt
was chosen president and Charles c.
Sheppard secretary. The present scale Will
prevail during the year.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
FIRE THREATENS THE
OLD BETSY ROSS HOUSE

Phradelphia May 12.-Fsre Threatened
with destruction this morning the historic
house at $50 Arch street. where. 100 years
ago. Betsy Ross made the first American
flag.
No damage was done to The old dwelling
which is the mecca Of thousands Of pa
tricJic pilgrims. but the oare,aher's family
had a narrow escape from suifocation.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
AWARDED GOVERNMENT CONTRACT

c. A. Miner. Of No. 1907 Adams street.
this city, a civil engineer. has been award
ed contract to build sewer at Fort
OnGro. Oswogo, n. Y. Mr.. Miner was
formerly assistant engineer in the United
States Engineers Ofhce here. but was
transferred TO uao PhiaddphAa ofncl
afterwaYd leaving there in o'der 10 accept
the contract az Fort Ontario.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
LOW WATER PRESSURE
Cause Attributed to the Cleaning Of
Cool Spring Reservoir.

Since the Water Department began the
work Of c.eaning the Cool Spring reservoir,
many complaints have been made because
Of the low water pressure. According to
the officials Of the department this con-
dition will exist for another week at the
expiration Of which time it is expected
tnat the reservoir will be cleaned. In or
der 10 properly c,can the basin ST became
necessary to reduce the pressure in all the
service mains.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
WASHOUT At TRENTON
CAUSES SERIOUS WRECK

Trenton. n. J., May ia washout from
a canal basin just south of the Trenton
street station, on the Pennsylvania rail
road. covered one of the tracks with sand
which derailed a freight train and threw
the wreclSage upon the other track A
fast freight plunged into the wreckag sc
and twenty cars were smashed. A fireman
had his leg broken. The wreck delayed
passenger trains for some time.
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
ACTION FOR DAMAGES
Suit Has Been Entered Against Pull
man Palace Car Co.

Through his attorneys. Walter H..
willis and Marvel and Marvel, Elmer
Faldon has entered suit against the
Pullman Palace Car Company for $780,
600 damages. Il is an action to recover
for personal injuries which the plain
tiff sustained while employed az the
works Of the company. His injuries.
it is claimed, have resulted in his be-
ing partially paralyzed. It is alleged
he is now unable to do any work what
ever
Evening journal., 1904-05-12
ROCKS NEARLYsTRUCKTRAIN
Blast Was Touched OF at InoppOrtune
Moment.

Passengers on Pennsylvania train No.
as. which passed through this city
shortly after o'clock this morning.
have no idea how near some Of them
came to being badly injured.
Just as the train was passing the
old round house at the foot Of Second
street n heavy blast occurred and sew
eral stones we're hurled directly over
the train. Some Of them weighed two
pounds. Had they struck the train the
dying glass would have caused seri'
Gus accident.
Jones & Brother. the contractors
were blasting out the heavy stonl
foundations.