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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
KILLED
BY FALL DOWN ELEVATOR
SHAFT.
YOUNG ITALIAN EMPLOYE
Of Mckinley Hotel Met
Sudden Death.

In an interview with Mr.. G. c.
Horton, proprietor of the Mckinley
hotel, late last evening concerning
the very unfortunate death Of one Of
the hotel employees at an early hour
Wednesday morning, it was learned
that no clue had yet been ascertained
as to who was directly responsible for
disobedience to the rules in operating
the elevator. The Italian, Carlo Tar
assa, who was killed by falling down
the shaft onto the hard concrete was
alive when found and every possible
effort made to save his life. Miller
Blanchard ambulance conveyed the
unconscious boy to the hospital where
an examination was made by Drs. A.
" Smith and ]. +. Kahler by which
It was ascertained that the skull had
been fractured, the fractures extend
ing through the right frontal part of
the skull around to the base. About
an hour after the operation was per
formed the boy died.
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT.
The young Italian had been in the
employ of the hotel for about Ave
months and 1t was part of his work
to move the refuse from the kitchen
TO the freight elevator. He had al
ready placed one can of the garbage
on the platform, and had gone after
another. This he was dragging back
ward, not turning to notice the danger
which he was approaching at every
step, entirely unaware that someone
had, during his absence disobeyed the
hotel rules and lifted the elevator to
the floor above, leaving the door open,
with the intention perhaps, of return
ing promptly. Tarassa backed to the
open elevator shaft and fell two floors
striking the hard basement floor and
crushing his skull
AS soon as the other employees
heard the confusion they ran to see
the cause and found to their horror
the bleeding and crushed form OF the
victim Of the terrible tragedy. It is
a matter OF considerable mystery who
the operator Of the elevator was whose
disobedient act made possible the trag
ic circumstances. The hotel proprietor
and employees say that every possible
effort has been made to enable them
to place the responsibility. II may
never be found out who that operator
was but the sad result of the act Of
disobeying rules win remain a warn
ing to those who are careless in sub
mission to discipline
The dead man has brother here,
and the proprietor and the fellow en-
ployes regret deeply that anything so
calamitous should have occurred.
Mr.. Horton will pay the expenses of
the funeral and do what he can to-
ward finding the relatives of the dead
boy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
PRIZE DRILL
Warm Praise For De.
feated Team.

The one feature Of the convention
of Foresters, which Is perhaps still
causing more discussion than any 9th
er on the entire program is that per.
tanning to the contest drill engaged in
by the Cleveland and Toledo initiatory
teams and which proved n victory for
the Forest City delegation. The
judges were fair in their decision, but
the contesting teams did work of
such superb merit, that, for either to
have lost, although inevitable, seems
matter of regret as both teams had
labored very hard in preparing for
the occasion.
II is said by number of the For.
esters that two or three months were
spent in preliminary training of both
companies. The work of the contest
was especially fine and the Toledo
team has cause to be proud of the
numerous compliments that are being
made concerning their appearance
and splendid performance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
PLEASED WITH OUTCOME
OF THE
new YORK CONVENTION
Will Make Another Trip
to the Metropolis.

Rosemount, Esopus, N. Y, Sept. 81
Now that the state convention has
finished its labors and placed in NOM
ination full state ticket, the nominee
of the Democratic national convention
feels much relieved and it is known
that he is delighted with the out
come of the situation that presented
itself to Messrs Hill, McCarren. Shee-
han, Murphy Of Troy and Murphy OF
New York. In fact, to say that he
is pleased with the makeup of the
ticket would be expressing 1t mildly.
Immediately upon learning by tele-
phone from Kingston that the nominee
for governor had been named, Judge
Parker sent telegram Of congratula-
ton TO Justice Herrlck. He will take
the same action with reference to the
other nominees.
A short time after the information
with reference to the nomination was
received It was announced that the
presidential candidate would 60 to New
York tomorrow.
1t can be said that from now on If
there are any unoiled spots in the ma
tional OF state organization that can
be reached by Judge Parker, they will
be gre,,sed until every wheel in the
campaign machinery of both commit
tees is running as If constructed sole
ly for success. The candidate is going
to New York to resume the work he
left for the time being last week.
There are scores Of leaders he desires
to see who did not have an opportun-
ity to meet him last week and he also
wants TO meet many again whom he
conferred with then. There is no
doubt that he will meet Messrs Nc
Carren, Sheehan and c. F. Murphy in
New York tomorrow. And Senator
German also. If he is in the city.
Judge Parker will leave here tomor-
row morning at 7:05 o'clock over the
West Shore railroad. 1t is the judges
present intention to return to Rose
mount Friday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
THE SHELL
OF OYSTER BAY CLOSES
OVER VACANCY TO-DAY
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Leaves For Washington
and Town Is Dead

Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sept. 21.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's summer vacation Is
ended and tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock he will board the Sylph and
sail out of the pretty land-locked har-
Dor shadowed by Sycamore Hill.
Frank w. Higgins, the Republican
nominee for governor OF New York
state, was the only political caller OF
today. Jacob Riis, one Of the presi-
dents many biographers, and perhaps
the most devoted admirer he has, was
also visitor, Gaming in with Mr.. Hig-
gins at 1920 D. m. and leaving with
him just four hours later. Mr. Riis
has recently returned from journey
to Denmark. his native land, and while
there was given an audience with the
king and crown prince.
Mr. Higgins said, after his return
from Sycamore Hill, that he had had a
very pleasant visit WITH the president
and had exchanged views with him on
Ehe general situation In New York
state. While Mr.. Higgins was at Sag
amore Hill Democratic nominations
were telephoned out to the presidents
home from the executive office in the
village. Neither the president nor Mr..
Higgins cared to make any comment
for publication regarding the nomina-
tons
II am going home now as fart as
can get there" said Mr.. Higgins.
When / arrive there / will make a
heroic attempt to catch up with some
of the correspondence which has been
piling up since left. do not expect
to make any speecnes during the cam
paign The political situation through
out the country appears to me to be
very favorable. I see no capee why
Republicans should feel any apprehen-
sion for the national ticket and am
not worrying over the result in New
York"
During the forenoon, President and
Mrs. Roosevelt took long horseback
ride, galloping through the village on
the outward half Of their trip. In the
afternoon the president found time to
dispose of his daily correspondence as
well as play the part Of host.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Democratic Nominations.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 2l.--Nomi-
nations for city and parish offeers of
New Orleans were made here this
afternoon by the Domocratic party.
There was no opposition, the exercises
being mere formalities. The only In
terest taken in the nominations was
the selection of nominee for the dis.
trict attorneyship, which finally went
to J. Porter Parker. Princeton and
University of Virginia graduate. Chan
dler G. Luzenberg, the present dis.
trict attorney was defeated, owing, 1t
is asserted, to Governor BIanchard's
interference in municipal politics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
DEMOCRATIC
State Ticket Endorsed by
the Popuiists.

Helena. Mont, Sept. 21.-The Labor
and Populist state conventions after a
day Of conference and bitter debates
concluded their sessions by an endorse
ment Of the entire Democratic state
ticket. The POpulists, however, nam
et their own presidential electors
The fight against an endorsement was
especially bitter in the Pepulist con-
vention, Attorney General DOnovaH
and Judge Clancy denouncins it as a
base surrender. Laborites before
agreeing to the proposition, sent q
delegation TO the state house, which
exacted from Governor ToOle q pledge
to serve his full four years II he was
elected and not to accept the federal
senatorship two years hence, whicL
would allow the governership to de.
volve upon Lieutenant Governor Nor
ris, who is knewn as an amalgamated
as distinguished from a Heinze Demo-
crat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
LETTER SEIZED
Stolen From Drown
Prince of Saxony

Berlin, Sept. 22.-Uondon Times.
The police have invaded the Offices
Of the Dresden Beobachter and have
seized a letter which was stolen from
the Crown Prince of Saxony. The let
ter was written by the divorced wife
of the Crown Prince 10 hor children.
The theft was committed by foot.
man named Lehman and the letter
was sold to the Dresden Beobaehter
by him. The newspaper published the
letter which led to the discoverey Of
the theft.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
AUTO RACES
WILL BE AN ATTRACTION AT
FAIR
FOR CHILDREN'S DAY
Entries For the Races
Coming in.

Entries are coming in rapidly
for the races at the Starf
county fair and preparations are max
ing that promises one of the best fairs
in the history Of the society. Wednes
day will be childrens day, when al
persons under the age of 15 years
will be admitted for the nominal
charge of s cents. The schools oi
Canton and many or the schools
throughout the county will be closed
that day so as to give the young peo
pie chance to attend the fair
In addition to the horse racing on
Wednesday there will be six automo
bile races that promise to be fast and
exciting. They win be under the
direction of the Canton Automobile
club. Preceding the racing will be q
parade Of all the automobiles. In
addition to the racing there will be
tests Of skill in handling machines
in going around obstacles and in start
ing and stopping. There will be one
TWO mile race with stop at each half
mile and Ave mile race with ma,
chimes stripped for fast going.
Entries of all kinds are coming in
rapidly and Secretary Lehman and his
assistants are kept busy. Exhibits OF
cattle, horses, sheep and hegs will be
exceptionally good All that is need.
ed is good weather and there will be q
rousipg fair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
THRILLING
Experience at Port Ar
thur.

Che Foo, Sept. N.-An English wo.
man, who married a Russian officer
named Kravychenko arrived here to-
day with several others aboard a ves-
sci which had run the blockade from
Port Arthur. She tells Of most thrill
ing experience during the trip. She
speaks most highly Of the hospital
work at Port Arthur and says contag-
ious diseases are practically an un-
known thing at the port.
Although the old town Is practically
wrecked by the incessant shell fire of
the japanese, there has been a sur
prisingly small loss of life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Wedding at Alliance.

Alliance, Sept. 21-Artbur A. Reeves
and Miss Grace G. BALLARD were mar
ried at the home of the brides par
ents DIR. and Mrs. l.. w. Ballard on
South Union avenue Wednesday after.
noon at 4 o'clock.
The bride is one Of the most pop
ular Alliance young ladies. The groom
is a member of the Arm Of Reeves
Bros, and is also a very prominent
young man. The wedding was one Of
the prettiest of the year.
Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. T. r. Ballard of Canton Mr..
and Mrs. Reeves will reside on Ok.
ford street in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
TWO DYING
From lnhaIing Fumes OF
Nitric Acid

Denver, Colo, Sept. 21.--Lieutenant
Charles Doloff, of Engine company
No. 4. is dead and Acting Chief John
Dulmage and John McGlaae,
truckman of Truck No. 2,
are dying at Emergency hospital as
result Of inhaling nitric acid gas
fumes at small fire in the Denver
Post engraving plant yesterday after
noon. A dozen other other firemen
are in more or less serious condi.
ton from the same cause.
None Of the men noticed the effects
Of the fumes until late last night,
when they became overheated on sub
sequent runs to ther fires. DelOff died
this afternoon and Dulmage and Nc
Glade cannot live until morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
YOUNGSTOWN BOY
Gets a Cecil Rhodes
Scholarship.

Youngstown, Sept. 21.-George c.
Vincent, of this city, leaves Thursday
night for Boston, whence he will sail
with party of students for Liverpool
This party holds scholarships in Ok
ford university for three years under
the will of Cecil Rhoades. Vincent is
20 years old and is one Of FIVE who Sc
cured scholarships in the United States
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
PENNSY STRIKE
Result of Ballot Not Yet
Given Out.

Cleveland, o., Sept. 21.-The officials
Of the Brotherhood of Trainmen refuse
to make public the result of ballot
taken last week by the members of the
organization on the Pennsylvania
lines west Of Pittsburg. The vote was
taken on the question Of whether OF
not strike should be declared. 1t was
expected that announcement of the re-
suit would be made on Monday last
but thus far NO indication of the atti-
tude Of the men can be obtained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
LIGHTNING
Causes Death of Six
Men.

Port Arthur, Texas, Sept. 21.--Dur-
ing an electric storm this morning
lightning struck an oil tank at the
refinery Of the Texas Oil company.
At the time six men were employed on
the roof Of the tank and five of them
were instantly killed by the resulting
explosion while the sixth was so bad
ly injured that he died this afternoon.
All were married save one. The
bodies Of the men were hurled in
every direction and badly mangled,
the force of the explosion being up.
wards.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
BRUTAL OUTRAGE
Committed by Unknown
Negro

Johnstown, Pa, Sept. 21.--Mrs.
Thomas Began, of Hastings, was at
tackled by an unknown negro, dragged
into the woods at the point Of a re-
yolver and rayished. he kept the
woman a prisoner under his gun from
s to IL O'Clock in the morning and then
fed, leaving her to make her way
home as best she could. The woman,
who was badly maltreated managed to
make her way to house and give the
alarm. Posses are hunting the negro
who has gotten away. Tonight Mrs.
Began is in precarious condition, the
nervous shock and her injuries COM
bining to make her recovery doubtful.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Lutheran Conferences.

Port Jarvis, N. l., Sept. 21.-The
New York Lutheran Conference closed
its two days session here this noon.
A committee was appointed to erect
a suitable monument to the Ga uni.
Identified victims of the General Slo.
cum steamship disaster who were
buried at Middle Village.
The officers elected were president,
Rev. X. c. r. Lehrs, Jersey City
Heights; secretary. Rev. w. ]. Ansch,
New Rochelle; treasurer, Rev. J. A.
Weyl, New York city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Druids Elect of6eers,

Richmond, Va, Sept. 21.-At tsday's
session Of the Supreme Grove Of Dru-
ids Of the United States. New York
city was chosen as the next place of
meeting two years hence, and ofscers
were elestod ss follows:
Supreme Arch, J. F. Martineni, Cal
if0rnia; Deputy Supreme Arch, Z. +.
WiRkler, New York; Supreme Sec
retary, Henry Freudenthal, New York:
Supreme Treasurer, L. Krauss, Indi-
ana; Supreme Herald, A. j. Smith,
Minnesota; Past Supreme Arch, c.
r. Painter, Louisiana.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
MRS. MANSFIELD
Thrown From Horse and
Badly Hurt.

New York, Sept 21--Mrs. Richard
Mansfield, formerly known on tho
stage as Beatrice Cameron, was
thrown from her horse and severely
injured at New London, Conn, this af.
ternoon The animal took fright at All
automobile, reared and rolled over
Mrs. Mansfield. Her cries were heart
at the McStay cottage near by, where
she was taken and attended by two
physicians. 1t is feared her spine is
injured.
Richard Mansfield, who was in the
city on theatrical business, chartered
special train by means of which be
reached his wife's bedside tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
FORTY-N|NE YEARS
Coming to Harroun if
Convicted.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. Civ. H. Hsr.
roun, president Of the Harroun Elevat-
ed company, was indicted by the
grand jury ON seven counts, charging
forgery. All forgeries found by the
grand jury were on Burlington railroad
bills of lading, the name of W. K
Adams, the local agent being used
The punishment is seven years in the
penitentiary on each count upon con
viction. Harroun's creditors are
averse to prosecution, for if Harroun
continues In business they think they
may recover their losses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
UNSUCCESSFUL.
Sorties Made From Pori
Arthur

shang Hal, Sept 22--Reliable in
formation received here has 1t that
the Port Arthur feet, during the past
week has made several unsuccessful
sorties from the port.
So tncessant has the bombardm ent
OF the harbor been that the position
of the Russian vessels there has be-
come nntenable, and according to
the information received their com.
manders hoped to reach Tsingtau,
Kiao Chow Bay, there to seek refuge
and disarm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
UNEXPECTED ATTACK
UPON NEGROES,
Continued from Page One.)

had not even been implicated as al.
legged members of the Before Day
Club" The shooting apparently wan.
ton as 1t was, aroused considerable
indignation in the community and a
mass meeting was held today to take
action. The meeting was attended by
practically all the reputable whites
in Talbotton and the stores anil Offices
generally were closed in the town. The
outcome of the meeting was decision
to hunt down the men responsible for
the shooting. Their identity is un-
known. The people are determined
that innocent and law abiding negroes
shall be protected.
The town is quiet tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Died at the Infirmary,

George Shook, who was recently
taken to the Stark county infirmary
died there Wednesday of dropsy. He
has number of friends and relatives
in Canton. Mr.. Shook had been at the
institution only eight days. Superin-
tendent Drukenbrod went to Middle.
branch Wednesday afternoon to make
arrangements for the funeral, which
will be held In the Werstler church
this morning at 10:30.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
bad HUSBANDS JUDGE PARKER
AND BAD BANANAS FIGURE
IN COURT.
A MALPRACTICE CASE
Will Be on Trial in Room
No. | Today.

Alta d. Zachmann was granted di.
vorce from Louis Zachmann by Judge
Amber yesterday on the ground oI
extreme cruelty. Plans were made tc
contest the case, but when it came to
trial the husband did not appear, but
was represented by Attorney A. U
Bordner. Mrs. Zachmann was repre-
sented by Attorney ]. II. Robertson
The evidence showed that the husband
had beaten his wife, threatened her
with razor and revolver and had on
four separate occasions knocked her
down upon the street. Zachmann, in
stead of coming to the trial, had writ
ten some letters to the court, which
could not be considered as evidence
but the judge stated that they corrob-
GRATED what the wife had testified to.
They at one time lived on Lafayette
street in Canton and the wife still re-
sides here
ANOTHER DECREE.
Frances Seelemann of Canton was
given a divorce by Judge Amber from
her husband, George C. Seelemann
upon the grounds Of extreme cruelty
and neglect. The testimony was that
the husband beat her and threatened to
kill her. The husbands present abode
is not known. Attorney c. C. Bow
was counsel.
AND ONE MORE.
Judge Amber granted Jennie Nokes,
colored woman, a divorce from
Frank Nokes, upon the grounds OF ex-
treme cruelty, and she was restored to
her maiden name of Jennie Hawkins
The most of the abuse and neglect oc-
CURED when they were in Cleveland.
Noke's place of residence Is unknown
A number Of eolored people were wit
nesses in the case. Attorney william
Simpson was counsel in the case
BAD BANANAS.
The Pennsylvania railway company
won out in the suit brought by An
tonic Gallo of Massillon, who sued to
recover $3.50 for car load OF fruit that
came from Pittsburg in bad condition
The testimony was that the car had
been shipped on Friday and did not ar
rive until Sunday. Gallo failed to
make proof that the time it was in
transit was sufficient for 1t to perish,
some Of the witnesses stating that they
could keep fruit five days or more
The proof was so light that Attorney
Bow for the railway company stated
that he was willing to submit the case
upon the testimony of Gallo and his
own witnesses and let 1t go to she jury
without any defense. The jury return
eA verdict for the company, It being
apparent that the fruit must have been
oyerripe when shipped. Hemperly 4
H0wells of Nasdilen were counsel for
the Italian fruit dealer.
DOCTORS SUMMONED.
A large number Of doctors have
been subpOenaed to appear as witness
es in the case of Mrs. Chamberlain
against Drs. Myers and Chamberlain
for malpractice. Mrs. Chamberlain
that in the treatment of q
broken knee cap the doctors did not
rest her knee properly and she had
suffered severely and had to have the
knee cap removed, thus rendering her
a cripple for life. She asks for 81, 600
damages. The case WILL be one of un-
usual interest and will begin today in
Judge Harter's room.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
The Weather 6harns.

Peoria, ILL.,, Sept. 21.--The second
days session of the weather bureau
officials convention closed this evening
with a banquet at the National House.
Representative Graf presided and act
ed as toastmaster. Among the toasts
was cne on brotherhood of the Ser
vice" by Professor Cleveland Abbey, of
Washington.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
The summnr spa.nn

is full Of dangers particularly for the
children, who not knowing the result OF
eating unripe fimt, ind uige themselves,
with the usual griping pains in the
stomach as q consequence; mothers
should have on hand at all times a bot
tie OF Painkiiler perry Davis) which will
at once relieve the sufferer; II Is q safe,
simple remedy and Ii should be kept in
every house. Laige bottles 70 and 6u
cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Big OIL Mills to start.

Sherman, Texas, Sept. 21.-After
standing idle for two years, the cot
ton seed oil mill here, the largest in
the world, resumed operations TODAY.
all the crushing machinery being plac.
ed In motion, The refining plant with
a capacity Of 1000 barrels daily. will
be placed In operation next week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Town DESTROYED By Fire,

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 21.-The
town of Oakley, Kas.. $50 miles west
OF here, was entirely destroyed by fire
today. The fire originated in the Ten
nessee Hotel and spread through six
teen business buildings which were
destroyed. No one was injured. The
loss was $5.000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-09-23
Senator Davis at WheeIin,

Elkins, W. Va, Sept 21.--Henry G.
Davis, Democratic candidate for vice
president left tonight for Wheeling
to attend the Democratic rally there
tomorrow night. He was accompanied
by his secretary and a local political
friend.