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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
COME TO STAY,
Says Mrs. Genevieve
Chandler Phipps.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 23.-"I have
come to Pittsburg to stay until my
troubles are settled" said Mrs. Cen
evieve Chandler Phipps tonight. my
attorneys have charge of all matters Of
interest to me. am sorry that / have
nc news to give out. The negotiations
for a settlement is not off. There will
be settlement one of these days, but
just when | cannot say. ] expect to
see my lawyer within day or two
Attorney James s. Young returned
from the conference at New York this
morning and at his Office he was ask
ed to state the result of the confer
ence in New York.
II have all along refrained from talk
ing on the Phipps case, and | cannot
make any change now" he said. 81
have nothing to say except that Attor-
ney Rodgers and myself met Attorney
Beck at his Office in New York yester-
day and talked over the case. What
the conclusion was, or what the fu-
ture action will be l decline to say"
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London, June 24.-The correspond
ent of the London Daily Chronicle,
telegraphing from General Kuroki's
headquarters, records another defeat
for the Russians at the hands of the
Japanese, this time at Naiyangmean,
a town about fifty miles northeast Of
Feng Huang Cheng. According to his
account, the Russians attacked the
Japanese in force, being well support
ed with artillery. The fighting lasted
for some time but finally resulted in
the repulse of the Russian column
which retired toward the Lao Yang
entrenchments.
According to this correspondent the
Japanese are again assuming the Of
fensive and further fighting is immi-
nent
Reports continue to reach London
of fighting all around the Russian po-
sition at Lao Yang but the dispatches
are for the most part of very vague
nature, showing conclusively that both
the Russian and Japanese censors are
perhaps more strict than ever. The
Japanese can be depended on to fol-
low up the rule established at the
breaking out of the war, that no news
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Killed Accidentally by Pistol.

Danville, Va, June 23,-Miss Julia
Sharp, the youngest daughter of Col.
R. E. Sharp. of Sharp Station, ~ c.,
was killed by the accidental discharge
Of a pistol early today, The young
woman had been in the habit of sleep
ing with pistol under her pillow
which was transferred to a place on
her dresser each morning for safe
keeping. 1t is presumed that the trig-
ger of the revolver was pulled while
the transfer was being made.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
THREE RESCUED
From Drowning One
PeriShed.

Chicago, June 23.-Three men were
rescued from drowning and the dead
body of the fourth recovered by mem
bers of the Illinois naval reserves af-
ter a half hour Of fighting in a heavy
sea at the foot of Randolph street at
o'clock this afternoon.
All the men were taken to the Unit
ed States Life Saving station, where
three were revived. The fourth, an un-
known boatman, though he had only
been in the water few minutes,
could not be revived
The three men with the boatmen
had been out fishing all day and were
returning. Near the Columbia Yacht
club the boat was suddenly swamped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
FIERCE DUEL
Between Merchants in a
Tennessee Town.

Memphis, Tenn, June 23.-Barricad-
ed behind barrels and boxes in front
of their respective places of business
at Sarah, Miss, Asa Moon and l.. A..
Johnson, merchants and plantation
supply dealers, engaged in the worst
duel in the history of Sarah today
A dispute arose over the possession
OF several head of cattle and resulted
in the merchants formally declaring
war.
Early this morning citizens were
startled by the report of revolver. In
vectigation showed that Moon and
Johnson had opened fire on each other
from behind impromptu forts.
Samuel Moon, brother of Asa, ar
rived on the scene at about $3.50
o'clock, armed with two shotguns. To-
gether they drove Johnson to cover, in
side his store. They kept firing into
Johnston's store until he sent a ne
gro boy for a Winchester rife.
y The boy returned after being fired on
by the Moon brothers. With the rife
Johnson helu his own until an officer
summoned from Clarksdale arrived on
the scene and put a stop to the duel.
About 100 shots in all were ex-
changed. Asa Moon is thought to be
mortally wounded. Johnson was
brought to Memphis tonight and plac-
ed in st. Joseph's hospital with buck
shot wounds in his side and arm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
HEROIC BUST
Of Mckinley Presented
to Springfield.

New York, June ga committee of
prominent citizens from Springfield, O.,
accepted today the model for heroic
bust of the late President Mckinley,
which is to be set up in Court House
square, in Springfield. The work is TO
be done in bronze and Maine red gran
ite.
A plaster cast of it was inspected by
the committee, which consisted of
James T. Able, Julius II. Appleton and
Col E. p. Clarke.
The bust will be completed in the
early fall. 1t is to be presented to the
city Of Springfield by few of its citi-
zers. The sculptor is Philip Martiny.
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THE FORMAuT|ES ARE ENDED
The Expected Has Happened and Amid Applause
at the Close Of Perfunctoy Proceedings
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Were Nominated.

Chicago, June 23.-President Theo-
dore Roosevelt, of New York, and
Charles Warren Fairbanks, of Inr
diana, are the standard bearers of the
Republican party in the coming pres
ioential election
In a convention teeming with un-
surpassed excitement and ebullient en-
thusiasm, they were nominated by ac-
clamation today. No other candidates
were presented.
When the name OF President Roose-
welt was presented by Ex-Governor
Frank s. Black of New York, 10000
people, including delegates, alternates
and spectators, leaped from their seats
and gave themselves over to frenzy
of pandemonium. The almost hid
den sentiment of 994 delegates had at
the convention. For full 25 minutes
the storm of the frantic demonstrations
continued. At times it halted but soon
broke out again and spent itself from
sheer exhaustion.
Delegates stood on chairs and cheer
ed Others, carrying standards, parad-
ed the aisles. Others yelled and shout
ed the name of their choice until,
broathless and weary they fell back in
their seats. Others took up the ap-
plaudation.
Hardly less tumultuous, although
briefer, was the demonstration which
broke out when the name of Senator
E'a;r lie nj In, i'm
for vice president by Senator Dolliver
later in the afternoon.
The psychological moment in the
convention came when Former Cover
nor Frank S. Black, rising to the eli
max of a rhetorical fight Of oratory
in which he declared that Roosevelt
was chosen by the union of fitness and
destiny The convention hung spell
bound and eager as the speaker said:
There are times when great fitness
is hardly less than destiny, when the
elements SO come together that they
select the agent they will use. Events
sometimes select the strongest man, as
lightning goes down the highest rod.
And so it is with these events which
for many months with unerring sight
have led you to a single name which
am only chosen to pronounce. Cen
tlemen, nominate for president of the
United States the highest living type
of the youth, the vigor and the promise
of a great country and great age,
Theodore Roosevelt, of New York"
The name of Roosevelt was the spark
that ignited the pent-up excitement
which surcharged the hall of the Col
iseum from the chairman's table to the
flying gallery under the roof.
The convention had broken loose.
The rataplan of appiause, the fanfare
of the band, the hoarse cheers and stri-
dent cries of delegates and spectators
all united in one deafening sea OF
sound, whose waves rolled back and
forth and reverberated in echoes in the
steel arches of the roof.
Flags were waveu by gaily dressed
women in the galleries and delegations
poured out into the aisles and marched
through the serried lines singing and
shouting.
"Uncle Joe" Cannon waved a torn
American flag that has been waved at
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RUSSIANS ONCE MORE
DEFEATED BY JAPANESE
Russians Attacked in Force But We're RepuIsed.
Decisive Conflict Near Mukden Imminent.

shall be permitted to emanate from
the field until any operation planned
is completed. Then an account from
official sources is cabled from Toxic
to London and Washington and given
out by the two Japanese embassies
while the dispatches of the cores
pondents in the field are held up in
the telegraph offices.
All news by means of the Russian
telegraph lines is held up either at
Mukden or Harbin and the cores
pondents with the Russian army are
effectively bottled up. The inevitable
result is that different accounts of the
same engagements continue to arrive
and are accepted as fresh when in
some cases they are a fortnight old
There is little doubt, however, that
decisive conflict is imminent in the
neighborhood of Mulden General
Kuropatkin has an enormous army in
the field and he assured the czar some
months ago that he would undertake
an offensive movement before July
and that date is less than a week OFF.
The Japanese are believed to be about
ready to begin their final onslaught
for the possession of Port Arthur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
COAL MINERS.

Of the West Decide to Continue the
Strike.
Pueblo, Colo, June 2S.-Delegates to
the coal miners convention district
is, embracing Colorado, Wyoming,
Utah, and New Mexico this afternoon
decided to continue the present strike
and to prosecute it more vigorously
than ever. Men in the Northern Colo
RADIO field who secured concessions
when the strike first called and re-
turned to work in May will again be
called out to help create public senti-
ment in favor of the strikers in other
sections of the district.
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ONE VICTIM MAY DIE
Gar Side-Swiped Anoth.
er on a Siding.

Lima, Ohio, June 23.-One or the
worst accidents that has ever hap
pened on the Western Ohio Electric
railway occurred this evening about
$50 o'clock.
The accident took place about mile
and a half west of the city and was
caused by a traction car side-swip,
ing a summer car crowded with pas
sengers returning from matinee per-
formance at McBeth's Park, summer
resort about four miles southwest of
the city. Both cars were considerably
damaged and about twenty people
were injured.
The news of the wreck spread rap
idly through the town and a large
crowd of people hastened to the scene
of the accident Ambulances and ply
sicians were summoned from the city
and the injured were removed to the
city hospital and. their homes and
everything possible done to relieve
their sufferings. The more seriously
injured are the following:
Lorena Kippen, aged s left leg
crushed and amputated above the
knee, may die before morning.
Miss Ruah Maus, leg broken.
Mrs. Ralph Durnbaugh, leg broken.
j. e. Thomas, leg injured. not Sc
rious.
c. w. Feuss, head and face hurt.
Cliff Seldom, head badly cut and
bruised, not seriously.
Leona Alfretta, an actress of Colum-
bus, left limb and arm badly bruised,
e. G Finley, badly bruised.
Nine other passengers suffered
slight injuries.
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every RepuDl1can national convention
since President Lincoln was nominated
in this city in 1860. Jubilation and en-
thusiasm ran mad for twenty minutes,
exhibiting itself in every possible out
ward form of demonstration.
When some semblance of order was
brought by Chairman Cannon the pro-
gram was continued. The first sec
onding speech was made by Senator
Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana His
speech rang with redolent rhetoric and
figure of speech and excited the dele
gates to renewed demonstrations of en-
thusiasm. Senator Beveridge was fol-
lowed by George f. Knight, of Califor-
mia. a close friend of President Roose-
welt in his college days. Knight is the
happy possessor of a powerful vocal
organ and in telling speech delivered
In stentorian tones he carried away
the convention. Harry Stillwell Ed
wards of Georgia, Former Governor
Bradley of Kentucky; Jos. B. Cotton,
of Minnesota and Harry Crimmins,
negro lawyer of Maryland, followed
with trenchant speeches seconding the
presidential candidate that elected
much applause. The roll call of states
followed and one by one each state
registered its quota of votes for Roose-
welt, while the crowd gave a cheer as
each was cast. When the roll call was
completed, Chairman Cannon announc-
| ed that 994 votes had been cast and
tnat Roosevelt had received 994 votes
and was therefore your candidate for
president for the term of Office COM
mencing March 4, 1905"
| The convention could hardly wait
until Uncle Joe" had made the an
nouncement when it again broke out
with another demonstration which
| lasted for many minutes. The enthusi-
asm did not last as long as when
Roosevelt's name was presented, for
the delegates then and there nominal
ed their candidates in their hearts and
with them the roll call was but for
mality.
| When Chairman Cannon looked over
. to the right OF the convention hall and
recognized Senator Dolliver of Iowa,
]
/ Fairbanks, of Indiana, was to be plac-
! ed in nomination for vice president. In
a strong speech Senator bolivar told
tne convention of the Hoosier senator
of his character and deeds. A tumult
arose when the name of Fairbanks was
presented and it. was several minutes
before it subsided Fairbanks name
was seconded by speeches of Senator
Depew, of New York, Senator Foraker,
of Ohio, Governor Pennypacker, of
Pennsylvania and Senator Carter, OF
ontana. Senator Fairbanks was nom
mated by the unanimous vote of the
convention and the chairs announce
ment of his selection called for more
| applaudation.
The convention then occupied itself
with some routine matters and selected
| the committees to notify President
! Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks of
their nomination.
"Uncle Joe Cannon swung the
heavy gavel OF oak upon the speakers
table and the Chicago convention of
1904 was over.
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SETH ELLIS DEAD.

Once Candidate for President on the
Prohibition Ticket.
Lebanon, o., June 23.-Seth Ellis, at
one time a candidate for president on
the Prohibition and union reform
tickets, died at his home in Waynes-
Vile today as the result of injuries
received by falling from cherry tree
His back was broken. Ellis had for
years been leader among the Grang-
ers. He had been at the head of the
Ohio Grange, and was principal
stockholder in large cooperative
company for the manufacture Of farm.
ers' supplies at Springfield, Ohio
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FOR $1,000
Is VERDICT FOR THE LOSS
OF A HAND
new TRIAL DEMANDED
The kropf Estate Defend
ant in a Suit.

Robert Fites, the young man who
had his hand torn off while in the en-
ploy Of the American Steel Casting
company, April 8, 1903, was awarded a
verdict for $4,000 by the jury in court
room No. Thursday afternoon.
Fites was caught by travelling
crane and carried some distance, his
hand being so badly torn by the acci-
dent that II had to be amputated at the
wrist. Suit was instituted against he
company and damages to the amount
of SIS, 600 claimed. The contention was
that the company had been careless
through its employees who were over
the young man. The jury was out but
a short time when 1t arrived alta YER
dict
Immediately upon the reading Of the
verdict, Attorneys McCarty & Pontius
and C. CHOW who represented the de-
fendant company, made motion for
a new trial upon the ground that the
verdict was against the weight of the
evidence.
Attorneys Craine G Snyder repre-
sented the plaintiff. The case was hot
ly contested all through and from the
expression of counsel for the defense
the collection of the judgment will be
protested to the last.
A BIG CLAIM.
The claim of Daniel Richs admins
traitor against Christian Kropfs ad-
ministrator is on trial before Judge
Amber. The heirs of Daniel Rich have
filed a claim against the Kropf estate
for about $4,000, which it is claimed
was due for labor performed by Rich
during his lifetime upon the Krop!
farm and at the brewery. 1t seems that
both the men died before any settle
ment was reached, and when the ac-
count was presented to Kropf's ad'
ministrator it was rejected, This led
to suit being brought. A large num-
ber of witnesses have been called and
the case will take some time for hear
ing. The account is running one
dating back to 1882. John T. Blake Is
the administrator in the Rich estate
and he Is represented by Attorney Ed
l.. Smith, while Attorney c. c, UphanI
is counsel for the Kropf estate.
20 ROSEMAN VS.. WEAVER.
Flora Roseman of Massillon has filed
a suit in common pleas court against
Thomas Weaver for $3.50, of which $2s
is for sewing and the balance for nurs,
ing a sick child of the defendant. At
torneys w. S. Spidel and Sterling &
Braucher are representing the claim
ant.
VERDICT FOR $500.
In the case of Isaiah Harter against
the administrator of Jacob Shenne'
berger. the jury returned verdict
Thursday morning for $780, This was
for services to Shenneberger during his
last sickness when it was claimed that
he was helpless and a great charge
Judge Albaugh for plaintiff and Lynch
Day & Day for the defendant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-28
CLEVELAND
May Be Doomed For the
Presidency.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 23.-Democratic
leaders opposed to the nomination of
Grover Cleveland are now aware that
movement in his interest is under
way, and that a boom is on for him
in Allegheny county, despite his de-
cllnations to stand as a candidate.
A prominent Democrat said today
81 tell you what | look for. l believe
that when he thinks the critical mo-
ment has come, Bourke Cochran will
rise in the convention and deliver one
of those fiery speeches of which he is
capable and end by presenting the
name of Grover Cleveland to the con-
vention."
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C0RTELYOU
AS CHAIRMAN OF NATION.
AL COMMITTEE,
SAYS He WILL Be BOSS
Advice Solicited, But Die
tation, Nit.

Chicago, June 23.-George B. Cor.
telyou, secretary of the department
Of labor and commerce was this after
noon elected chairman of the new Re-
publican National committee. In ac-
cepting the position Mr.. Cortelyou in
formed the committee that he would
not submit to dictation but would al
ways be open to suggestions and ad-
vice.
The committee met for organization
Immediately after the adjournment of
the convention. Vice Chairman II. G.
Payne, of Wisconsin, of the old COM
mittee, in placing the name of Sec
retary Cortelyou in nomination for the
Craftsmanship, said that he regretted
that it had ever become necessary to
have to fill the position formerly oc-
cupied by the late Senator Hanna.
Secretary Cortelyou was unanimously
chosen and a committee of three was
appointed to escort him into the meet
ing. In his speech of acceptance Sec
retary Cortelyou said in part: 81 shall
be the chairman of the committee. |
shall yield to dictatiOn of no sort but
| want suggestions and advice from
all sources"
The new chairman paid a glowing
tribute to the late Senator Hanna and
said that he considered the friends of
the dead senator as his friends When
the committee took up the calendar
of business before It, the state Of
Louisiana presented two sets of Gre
dentials for National committeeman
The committee decided that this made
a vacancy and referred the matter to
the chairman with power to fill it.
Member Scott of West Virginia nomi-
mated Elmer Dover of Ohio for secre-
tary, who was elected unanimously.
Cornelius Bliss of New York was
unanimously elected treasurer w. F.
Stone, of Maryland, was unanimously
elected sergeant-at-arms. The chair
man was authorized to appoint an ex-
ecutive committee of nine, the officers
of the national committee to he the
officers of the executive committee. A
resolution of thanks to the old commit
tee was adopted. The committee de-
clined an invitation to dine with Pres
ident Francis of the Worlds Fair at
st. Louis tomorrow.
The chairman was authorized TO
name a vice chairman and to name
and arrange for headquarters. The
committee then adjourned to meet at
the call of the chairman.
Chairman CorteIyou said after the
meeting that headquarters for the
committee would be opened in New
York and Chicago in the latter part Of
July and that he would divide his
time between the two cities during the
campaign. Within the next three
weeks Chairman Cortelyou said he
would appoint an executive committee
He also announced that no vice chair
man to the committee would be ap-
pointed but that committeeman would
be appointed to take charge of the
headquarters in Chicago and New
York.
The resignation Of Chairman Cor
telyou from the secretaryship of the
labor and commerce department,
which is now in the hands of the pres
ident, went into effect with his ac-
ceptance of the Craftsmanship of the
National committee. Chairman Cor
telyou purposes returning to Washing.
ton on Saturday.
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Killed by Live Wire.

Kokomo, Ind, June 23>-Frank Val
entine was instantly killed here today
in peculiar way, He and w. X
Stacey. were carrying an iron rod at
the station Of the Indianapolis North
ern Traction company when the rod
touched live wire with a 10000 volt
age Stacey was seriously injured but
may recover +,
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Accidentally Killed chum.

Schenectady, N. Y, June 23,-James
Alexander, aged 15 years, was acci-
dentally shot and killed tonight by
Clarence Gregg. his chum. The boys
were handling a revolver when it ac-
cidentally exploded. The bullet en-
tered young Alexander's brain. The
dead boy is son OF County Clerk
James b. Alexander.
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Fifty Quit Because One was Fired.

Hazleton, Pa, June 23, = Because
one man was discharged, fifty of his
companions quit work at the Hazel
mines colliery of the Lehigh Valley
Coal company today. The colliery is
still working but is crippled. The
strikers claim they will call out the
entire force tomorrow. This colliery
is one of the largest in this region.
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PETTINGILL & CO.
Creditors Present their Claims Before
the Referee.

Boston, Mass, June 23.-The public
hearing of the creditors of Pettingill
& Co., the advertising agency concern
which recently filod a petition in bank
ruptcy, was held this morning before
Referee Farmer.
The proceedings were brief. About
1000 Of the 5000 odd claims presented
were approved. Joseph w. Lunn was
appointed trustee, in bonds OF 100000
the hearing being then adjourned until
September 15.
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FEARFUL DISASTER
Over 100 Sailing Graft
Capsized at kiel.

Kiel, June pa fearful disaster
marked the contests among sailing
cutters from the German warships in
the regatta here today. A sudden gale
sprang up and capsized over one hun
dred of the contestipg craft. 1t is be-
lieved that five of the crews were
drowned.
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captives Probably Released.

Tangier, June 23,-Uondon Times)
1t is believed that the exchange OF
captives took place about midday yes
terdsy at a spot six hours from here,
but no couriers have yet arrived con.
firming this,
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BRIDE OF TWO MONTHS.
Accidentally Shot and Killed by He
ErianH

Accidentally Shot and Killed by Her
Friend.
Knoxville, Tenn, June 23.--Mrs. Av-
cry Owensby, bride of two moths,
was accidentally shot in the head and
killed here this afternoon, by her life
long chum, Miss Blanche Cole. Miss
Cole. in handling pistol, carelessly
pointed 1t at her friend
Owensby is a regular soldier just
back from the Philippines. He is
prostrated and Miss Cole is in convul-
sions.