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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
TAYL0R'S FIRST WIFE
HAD Been DIVORCED
Funeral Occurs in Cleve.
land Wednesday.

Cleveland, May 23.--The body of
George II. Taylor, the murdered Can
ton merchant, was brought here to-
day and the funeral will be held from
the home of his mother and brother,
No. Linwood avenue, Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Howard Taylor, brother, said to.
day that he did not believe that his
brother and Grace Bottorf had ever
been married my brother and I
were great pals" said he, "and
know he would have told me II he
had been married secretly. have no
doubt that George had many girl
friends, as he was quite society
man and made friends easily"
THINKS WOMAN SHOT HIM
Howard said he did not believe tha,
burglars killed his brother, and he
clings to the idea that woman did it,
and he will insist upon a vigorous In
vestigation. He asked Chief of Police
Kohler today to send some Cleveland
detectives to Canton to help ascer-
tain the truth, and the chief told him
that If any clews were developed
wherein Cleveland officers would be
of any use, they would be sent with
the court records here to show that
Taylor, though only 2G years old, had
been married
AND DIVORCED
He was granted license to Mary Lii.
lian Graves here In September, 1904
and five years later divorce proceed.
ings were begun by his wife. On June
2S, 1902, Mrs. Taylor was granted a
divorce. given the custody of their
minor child and wes allowed $1,000
alimony by the court.
The mother Of the murdered man
is prostrated with grief at the un.
timely and tragic death Of her son.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
POLICY
GETS A SEVERE JOLT IN
CHICAGO
GAMBLING SYNDICATE
Suffers from a Wholesale
Raid.

Chicago, May 23.-The most stag
gering blow ever dealt the policy gam
bling evil in Chicago's history was
struck today when detectives raided
half dozen central headquarters Of
the big gambling trust, smashed down
barred doors with sledges, captured
more than 100 prisoners and seized
money and checks to the total Of $4,000
and safes supposed to contain $4,000
more. Four different squads Of detec-
tives, directed by Assistant Chief of
Police Scuettler made the raids.
At the chief headquarters of the big
gambling syndicate, No. 174 Van Buren
street. where the printing for all the
policy companies of the city is done,
four sets of barred doors were broken
down with sledges and axes. The cap
ture of this citadel of the policy clique
is held to be death blow.
In four places raided, 104 prisoners
were captured, loaded in patrol wag-
ons and carted to the Harrison street
police station.
The raids were made simultaneously.
The blow was struck after weeks of
preparation, the evidence on which AS
sistant Chief Scuettler acted having
been supplied in great part by the Cit
izen's association.
81 sent the men out on four raids"
said Assistant Chief Scuettler 81
meant this raid to be the biggest
thing of its kind ever pulled off here
and guess my men have made good.
The haul has been highly successful.
l think it will mean that policy must
CO."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
HER PAREN.Ts HERR
Affecting Scene Whom Father and
Mother Met Their Daughter In
Jail.

Last night at o'clock, DR.. and Mrs.
d. e. Bottorf, the parents of Grace
arrived in Canton from Ashtabula and
went Immediately to the jail. When
they were ushered into the cell there
was a heartrending scene. The aged
mother clasped her daughter about the
neck and wept as though her heart was
breaking, while the father stood by
his frame convulsed with the intensity
of his feeling. After the mother had
released the weeping girl, the father
clasped her to his bosom and strona
man that he is, he wept like a child
OF the three the daughter was the
more composed, having already endur-
ed three days Of agony.
They were left alone with their griet
and remained in the cell until late in
the night comforting one another
They will be in the city several days
and will meet Attorney Welty in the
morning and talk over the line of de-
fense.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
A FORM Err WIFE.
Positive Evidence That Taylor Was
Previously Married and Has a
Son

son.
The article of agreement between
George H. Taylor and previous wife,
which was said to have been found
among the dead mans papers, was
given out for publication by Coroner
Schiltz last night. The child in ques-
tlon Is said to be five years old at this
time and is living with Taylor's moth
er in Cleveland The instrument was
drawn up by Attorneys Treadway and
Marlatt and is as follows:
This contract entered into this 18th
day of October. A. d. 1901, by and be-
tween George II. Taylor, party of the
first part and Lillian Taylor, party of
the second part.
Witnesseth: That whereas, unhappy
differences have arisen between the
parties OF this contract, and
Whereas, ii seems for the best inter-
ests Of the minor child of said parties,
Ralph Taylor, that he should be given
into custody Of his father, George II.
Taylor; and
Whereas both parties are of doing
lat which seems the best for the best
interests OF said child; now therefore
In consideration of the promises of
the second party herein contained, said
first party hereby promises and agrees
tc care for and to provide for the ed
ucation, maintenance, clothing and
care of said minor child, Ralph Tay-
lor, and to allow the second party to
have free access to said child at such
times as may seem proper.
In consideration of promises Of the
first party herein contained, said sec
ond party agrees to surrender the GUS
tody and her right to said child Ralph
Taylor to said first party, 1t being un-
derstood by and between the parties
to this contract that nothing contained
herein shall be 80 construed as to de-
prive the said second party the right
aud privileges Of visiting the said
minor child
In witness whereof, said parties to
this contract hereunto set their hands
In duplicate, this 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1901.
GEORGE H. TAYLOR,
First party
LILLIAN TAYLOR.
Second party,
MAUD GRAVES.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
BIG FIRE
Causes $4,000 Loss at
Evanston.

Chicago, May 24.--The most destruc-
tive fire that Evanston has suffered in
twenty years started in the d. b.
Noyes Coal company's building at 10
o'clock last night and spread 80 rapidly
that the fire department was unable to
control 1t.
1nirty minutes after the arrival Of
the department the Northwestern
reed and Fuel company's buildings. a
line Oh box cars stanulng on the Chica-
go q Northwestern tracks near the
roads freight depot, three barns and
two dwellings were burning, all
domed to destruction.
Assistance was asked from Wlimette
as at midnight the residential section
of the city was threatened.
The fire department of Wilmette
aided the four Evanston companies but
at IL: 30 the fire had covered one block
and was still burning.
At midnight the loss was estimated
at $5O,OOO
At 1880 a. m. the fire was under con-
troll. It is still burning In the coal
yards, great quantities of coal being
aflre, but there is no further fear Of
spreading.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
IMPORTANT CAPTURE
BY SECRET SERVICE
AGENTS
May Break Up a Snug
Cling Gang.
MUCH OPIUM CAPTURED

Washington, d. O., May 28.-An inns
portant capture has been made by So
cret service agents, which 1t is expect.
ed will break up the operations Of
gang which has for the last four or five
years, been smuggling in opium and
Chinese from British Columbia to the
United States.
After three months work agents Of
the service have been investigating
suspected smuggling. operations be-
tween Victoria, B. c., and Seattle and
Portland. Sunday night they succeed.
ed in capturing $4,000 worth of crude
opium at Seattle and in arresting s. B,
Stevens, alias Tuttlej w. s. Cree and
Alfred Larsen. Stevens, who is well
known sporting character In Seattle,
where he has accumulated considerable
wealth. is charged with being the prins
cipal in an extensive system Of smug-
Cling of both opium and Chinese. In
some ways his methods were smooth,
The opium was brought to Victoria
by Chinese, and by agents Of Stevens
and was placed on board launches own-
ed by him and landed under cover Of
darkness near Seattle. Stevens had
two skeleton pianos, consisting only
of empty cases, and several large iron
safes. The smuggled opium was plac-
ed in these receptacles and shipped aa
freight from Seattle0to Portland to
fictitious persons. There Is was re.
ceived by Stevens people and distribute
ed to Seattle. consigned to other fo-
titious persons, but eventually coming
again into Stevens possession.
The arrests we're made by secret ser,
vice operative Frank Burt, Of the Now
York district, who was sent west not
only because he is good officer but
because he was unknown as a Gus.
toms officer on the Pacific coast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
FLOATING MINES
In Violation Of Rules of
Warfare.

London, May 24.-In connection
with the reports which chow that
floating mines haYe been literally dis.
tributed by tho Russian Port Arthur
feet in the waters adjacent to Port
Arthur Sir William Walrond In the
house Of commons yesterday in Wig.
orous speech condemned the practice
and declared that prompt action
should be taken by Great Britain and
all other nations to check this scheniS
which seriously endangers all neutral
shipping. He stated that the prac.
tice was in violation of the rules Of
warfare and of international law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
THE END SEAT HOG.
Shall He or the other Hog Do the
Climbing?

Climbing?
While wise boards OF aldermen all
over the country are passing ordinance
es to do awey with the "end seat hog
on the open street cars, there is an
other side to the question: they never
consider, yet which Is Just as import
ant--to the hog and maybe to the 9TH
er passengers.
Now when 1t comes to the point OF
boarding q car, what difference does II
make to woman's appearance or feel
ings whether the man keeps his seat
and acts the real hog, or gallantly
moves over to the other end of the
board, then when he wishes to get of
the car, climbs over her, wiping his
feet on her skirts and blowing his
breath I'M her face. Suppose there Ia
an ordinance which eompels that man
to move and allows only the last per-
son in seat to become the hog, will
the new arrangement help the wo-
mans dresses or their feelings2 II
there's no difference to the women
what harm does the "end seat hig' dc
anyway. and what's the need to regu-
late him ?--Exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
STREETS BLOCKED
BY the Caving in of a
Mine.

Scranton, Pa, May 23.-Serious
mine cave-ins occurred late this af-
ternoon at Mayfeld, twelve miles
from here. The surface was affected
in the main street to the extent Of a
space fifty by two hundred feet. The
street was blocked and traffic was sus-
pended for two hours on the Della
ware & Hudson railroad.
Only one house went down with the
cavern, a two-story structure owned
by T. M. Hart. The family that occu.
pied 1t had timely warning and es-
capped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
AN iNoUEsT
Will be Held Within a Few Days.
Testimony Not Yet in Shape.

VIII DO TcIu WItnln rev Days.
Testimony Not Yet in Shape.
Coroner Schiltz stated that an In
quest would be held withip few days,
OF just as soon as the officials thought
they had their testimony in shape. 1t
Is possible that no action will be TAX
en- looking toward the release of the
prisoner until the coroner has render
cd his verdict. If the finding does not
implicate the prisoner, 1t is hardly pos
sible that she will De kept In jail. II
any other charge than murder in the
first degree is filed, the woman can
give bond, 1t is sald, In any amount
that might be demanded.
II was ascertained yesterday that
after Grace Bottorf had left her room
ing place on East Ninth street she
vent TO the boarding house of Mrs.
Miner. at a08 LAncoln avenue. where
Taylor visited her almost every day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
TAYLOR INsoLvENT.
Coroner sohiItz May be Appointed Ad-
ninistrator to Close up Business.
In presence OF

A hasty examination of the affairs
of George H. Taylor by his brother
howard Taylor, OF Cleveland, who
came here from Cleveland to reclaim
the body, showed that the estate in
all PROBABILITY is insolvent. About
500 was found upon the dead mans
person and he had goods in the store
valued at about 5000 AS to his in
debtedness nothing is known at this
time.
The brother requested that Coroner
@. F. Schiltz be appointed to act as
administrator to settle up the affairs
OF the dead man and 1t is possible that
this request will be complied with by
the probate court. Within few days
creditors, If there are any. will be OK
pected TO come forward with their
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
AsHTABuLA En-
Arrive In tho City and Consult WITH
Local oounsel---ksr Character.


Local oounsel---Nsr Character,
Monday evening Prosecuting Attor-
ney Clyde L. Taylor, City Auditor
Frank ". Wagner and Chief Of Police
John w. Laskey, afl from Ashtabula,
Miss Bottorf's home, came to Canton
and were closeted with Attorney Welty
last evening, planning to defend the
prisoner. The men stated that they had
known the girl from childhood and
we're satisfied that she was incapable
of the crime of which she Is accused.
They will assist the father in fighting
the case and every effort possible will
be used to prove her innocence and Sc
sure her release. They say that her
parents are popular and prominent
people in Ashtabula and tnat the
daughter is held in the highest es-
TEEN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
BROTHER VIOLENT.
William Taylor Visited Canton Sun.
day and Made an Exhibition Of
Himself.

William Taylor, brother of George
Fl. Taylor, came to Canton Sunday
from Pittsburg, where he runs a sa-
loon known as the Nixon Cafe, Those
who saw him while he was here say
tnat he was quite violent In his denun-
citation of every one connected with the
killing of his brother Some Of his
language was extremely violent and
his TRADE was directed toward no one
in particular. The man was said to
be intoxicated. Before morning he
had cooled off and went with his
brother Howard to Cleveland with the
body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
Killed by oas.

Port Arthur. Texas, May 2s,--Wn-
liam Richard of New York and Fred
Trahern today lost their lives by be-
ing "gaseed" while at work ip the
Guffey refinery here. Trahsrn tried to
rescue Richard and fell into the agita-
tor which was filled with oil. He was
drowned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
Charged With Completely
i'm the Taylor Murder.
Quigley's Wife and Harry PierO
Also Arrested, But the Latter
WIFI Not Be Held.

of investigation and the further they
probed into the matter the less 1t
seemed probable that the alleged wife
could have done the deed.
Chief McCloud, Prosecutor Day and
City Solicitor Hughes will have con-
ference this morning to ascertain
whether the charge of murder will be
placed against the prisoner. She can
not be held longer than today upon
the charge of suspicion, There is a
possibility that it will be decided to
ORDER Her RELEASE
from Jail, although none of the officials
will admit this.
Attorney John G. Welty, who is one
of the counsel for the accused, stated
last evening that he did not see how
they could hold the woman upon such
slight evidence, and he was hopeful
that she will be released from jail to-
day.
OTHER CLUES.
Almost the entire police force Is at
work on some feature of the case.
Chief McQloud stated that the officers
had put in a busy day Monday, but he
refused to divulge wnat was discover
ed. He admitted however that there
was much evidence accommodating that
pointed toward others as having been
mixed UP in the affair. 1t would not be
surprising if arrests are made within
dag or two.
Since the arrest of Miss Bottorf, the
officials have been analyzing the evi-
dence against her. The conclusion has
been reached that a woman of ordin-
airy intelligence would not throw aside
rain coat that was being used as a
disguise, but would cling to it until she
got a long distance from the scene of
the crime. Neither would she throw
key away at a place where it could
be easily picked up, when she knew
that a dozen persons were aware of the
fact that she carried a key to the
store. The finding of the rain coat and
the key are thought to be more conclu-
sive of
HER INNOCENCE
than of guilt. It is believed by many
that the disguise was used by another
and the key thrown there in order to
turn suspicion upon the wife. Who the
other suspects are will not be divulg-
ed. The officials claim, however, that
one and possibly two other women
were carrying keys to the store, and
that they frequently met Taylor in his
place OF business.
1t is agreed that the shot was fired
some distance away, as there were no
powder marks upon the clothing of the
dead man. The distance must have
been eight or ten feet, and it wou.u
have required an expect shot to have
hit vital point in the dark at that
distance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
FORMER NEiGHBOR
OF Accused Woman Testifies as to
Her Good Character.

Mrs. Lizzie Turnkey, of 402 West
Reynolds street, said yesterday after.
noon that she had known Mrs. Tay.
lor since she was a child and had
lived as neighbor to the Taylors in
Ashtabula for several years. That
Mrs. Taylor always had very good
reputation in Ashtabula and was we'll
liked by everyone. She said that since
Mrs. Taylor had come to Canton she
had neglected to call on her and had
not seen her until at the county Jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
cARNEaIE's FRIEND
Is Dying at He Home In MIlwau,
kee.

Milwaukee, May R8.-Jobn johns
ston, vice president Of the Marine No.
tional bank of Milwaukee and one OF
the best known finahciers In tha
northwest, is dying at his home in this
city. Mr.. Johnston is life long
friend of Andrew Carnegie and has
yearly passed several days with the
steel magnate at his estate in Scotland
each summer. Mr. Johnston is
nephew of the late Alexander Mitchell
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27

claims. The store will be closed up and
no attempt will be made TO continue
the business. The room has been left
just as 1t was after the shooting and
will not be disturbed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
A DAYS DEVELOPMENTS

In the Taylor Trasedy--Evdenoes
Against Girl Prisoner Weaken
Ing.
There has been a revulsion Of feel
ins 10 the George H. Taylor murder
case. When Mrs. Taylor was first ar
rested the authorities and the public
Jumped at the conclusion that the
right party was in custody, The po-
-jics, however kept on in their work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
DETECTIVE IN CANTON.
Was in Consultation With Loval Off,
ciaIs and Had Divorce Decree.

Gals and Had Divorce Decree.
The Cleveland story is verified by
the fact that a Cleveland detective
was in Canton Monda with certified
copy of the decree granting Taylor's
wife the divorce. He is still in the
city and will, it is understood, aid in
the work of unravelng the mysteries
surrounding the murder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27

While living there II is said sne used
the name Of Mrs. Grace Morgan, and
represented Taylor to be q relative
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-30
Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army will serve lun-
cheon in their tent from II O'Clock
noon, Saturday until II o'clock p. m.
excepting during the meeting hour,
the proceeds to go towards their bull
ding. The Army is in great need Of
a building In our town, and yer one
should help all they can towards it.
Sandwiches, pie. cake, tea and coffee
will be the order of the luncheon.
On Monday night the Army will
have an entertainment and treat for
every poor child in town. Come and
see the children enjoy themselves,
and if you would like to donate a
few ha~ndkerchiefs or pairs of mitts
for the children, or any little present,
call up phone 424 and notify Captain
Graham of the fact. We need a few
such donations. God bless you. ''Inas-
much as We have done it unto one
of the least of these, my brother. We
have done it unto me-"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-30
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckwell, aged Is years,
choked to death early yesterday NOR
ming at his home, in the presence of
his wife and child. He contracted q
slight cod a few days ago and paid
but little attention to It. Yesterday
morning he was seized with a fit of
coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for a physician
but before he could arrive, another
coughing spell came. on and Duck
well died from suffocation.-St. Louis
Globe-D Democrat, Dec. l, 1901" Bal
Horehound Syrup would
nave saved him. Csc, SOC and $1.00.
Pscos Valley Drug Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-30
Union Evangelistic Services.

The services held by the Method
list and Presbyterian churches contin.
ne with undated interest. Last night
Evangelist Newsom preached from
the text Daniel $50, THAT night vas
Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans
slain" The appeal was one of the
most powerful yet delivered to the
unsaved to come to Christ before the
opportunity is passed forever.
Many came to the altar for prayer
and at the close of the service eight
adults united with the churches. The
announcement vas made that the
meetings will continue throughout
this week, both afternoon and night.
All Christian people of the city were
invited by the Evangelist and pas
tors to share in the blessing of the
services. Nearly all the churches of
the city will receive additions.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-30
Notice.

To whom it may concern: l have
Purchased the interest of Mr.. W. T.
White In the Roswell Live Stock
Commission Company, and will con-
tinue the business under the same
name and at the same place.
Since the organization of this con
Germ on the 22nd OF March. 1901 we
have sold $4,000 head of sheep, be
sides many hundred head of cattle
and horses. and have an extensive
list of stock on hand yet.
Thanking o for past favors and
soliciting your future patronage / beg
to remain. Yours truly.
The Roswell Live Stock Com Co.
BY N. Z. MILLER, Mgr.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-12-30
Observation Cars for Women.

'Rah for the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway. 1t has advanc-
ed at one leap, fifty years to the
lead, by putting on observation r
which have compartments for wo-
men.
Ordinarily a woman is pretty much
of an intruder in an observation a
when she has the nerve to fight her
way through the tobacco smoke and
timidly pick out a seat which isn't
occupied by the feet Of some imper-
ial male being.
There is no doubt about it, the
most effective answer to the man
who claims America to be a paradise
for chivalry would be TO dress him
up as a woman and make him spend
days in an American railway
coach. The custom of providing
10x10 compartments for men 10
smoke in and 4x4 closets for women
dress in, three at a time. is a reg
nlar air-brake on the progress of civ
Ilization.
The Chicago, Milwaukee q st.
PanI RaiIwav ought - ho ~var
nedaL-Nonpareil. Council Bluffs.
iowa. December 3. 1904.