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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
SULTANA SURVIVORS
Held a Reunion Wednesday, Near
MaryviIIe, Tennessee.

WdT yVTICt TCTNcSSct.
Maryville, Tenn, April 27.-Sur-
vivors OF the steamer Sultana that
blew up near Memphis, April 27, 1865,
when 1900 federal prisoners were
killed, held reunion at Uceba church
near here today.
Those who escaped live in Tennes-
see, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
Akron MAYORS Veto.

Akron, April 27.-Mayor Kempel has
vetoed the ordinance permitting the
city to sell refunding bonds in the sum
OF $31,700. He says such method Of
paying city's debt is Illegal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
Workman Killed In Trench.

Cleveland, April 27.-Mike Dzinfor-
ky, workman on the intercepting
sewer, fell into a sixty-foot trench to-
day and was killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
STRANGELY Missino.

sandusky, April 27.-Albert Bauman,
a clerk for the Gas G Electric Co, is
strangely missing. He was married
early in February.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
Refused to Pay County silIs.

Cleveland, April 27.-Auditor Wright
refuses to pay county bills because he
has not received certified copies of the
new bill passed by the legislature.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
TO SETTLE STRIKE.
President Of Shpwrishts' Union viii
Make Attempt

''SS'eS's W S''PW''SHeo S'''OH WV
Make Attempt.
Quincy, Mass, April 27.-Hugh Kirk,
OF Elizabeth, N. j., president of the
Shipwrights union, arrived in this
city tonight in connection with the
Fore River Shipyard strike.
Mr., Kirk said 1t would be his mis-
sion to bring about conference be-
tween the company and men and that
he would try to have the strike set
tied before he left the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
Attempted Suicide.

Republic, April 27.-Mrs. Wesley
Shaw, an aged woman, tried to drown
herself here today because of grief over
her daughters death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29
If BILL WAS THERE.

II Bill was there
There where the Japs and Russ
Are raisin' such fuss
The cables would be sizzin' hot
A-tellin' Of the fights they fought,
For Bill-he's got the whole thing
planned;
How each one ought to make a stand,
And just how either should begin
And, with no trick at all, could win.
There would be no trouble in the air
If Bill was there.
II Bill was there
He'd take his submarines
And rapid fire machines
And tow 'em slowly, after dark,
Right up to where he's put a mark
Near that there town--it's name, b'gee!
Runs out some IS miles to sea
And then you bet there'd somethin'
drop,
He'd fight below 'em and on top,
And some one sure would get a scare
If Bill was there.
Ii Bill was there
He's stuck dozen pins
To mark the outs and ms
OF how'd he'd march a million men
Across the land and back again
And put the foeman in the ditch.
Whose men? What side? He don't
care which!
He says sometimes he fairly aches
To see how both sides makes mistakes
There would be fightin' everywhere
If Bill was there.
If Bill was there
But he's al Miller's store
Him and a dozen more
or onr towns keenest strategists,
With stubby pencils in their fists,
Concoctin' battles and campaigns
That take in all the seas and plains.
IL either one-the Russ or Jap
Is lookin' for husky chap
To run the war with tact and skill,
They'd send for Bill.
w. d. N. in Chicago Tribune
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29

AT no Time Is Man Secure from At
tacks
of such disorders of the stomach as
cholera morbus, cramps and di-
arrhoea; but these complaints are
common during the heated term,
when II is dangerous to neglect them.
Painkiller is remedy that has never
failed and the severest attacks have
been cured by IT, Avoid substitutes,
there is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis. 25 and 80 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-29

The Paris Journal Is one of the most
sensational papers of the French cap
ital.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
Alfalfa hRa Bushsl.

Manchester News: The Stout boys
and their alfalfa huller are doing busi'
ness In this vicinity. They were at
George seeley's place Monday and
went from there to the Dickinson
tsrm. Speaking Of the yield Of seed
the boys say their jobs 80 far have
bulled out fairly well. They charge
sI.6o per bushsl for hulling. Accord
ing TO Hubert Weaver. our grain
dealer. the present price Of alfalfa
seed Is sbous "a per buShsl. Mr..
seelsy had IS bushels Of seed from 50
serss Of the plant, and this is said to
be about an average yield In this sec
ton. Two 10 three crops Of hay ara
taken Of the lsnd before the seed Il
harvested.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
Toys at The Racket.
cas-
w. r. c. Officers.


The Womau's Relief Corps elected
Its officers for the ensuing year yester'
day afternoon as follows:
President, Mrs. j. N. Burton; 5. v.
P, Mrs. N. G. Dyer;'J. ", Mrs. j. g.
Porter; Treas, Mrs. s. Kirk; Chap
Mrs. A. c. Menor; Con, Mrs. G. c.
Towner; G., Mrs. N. W. Hayes; Sec.'
Mrs. o. j. Peters. Delegates, Mrs.
F. Close, Mrs. s. M. Shockey; alter
mates, Mrs. j. T. Nicolay, Mrs. M.
Newman.
Joint installation will be held with
the G. A. R. post Jan. 12. Mrs. Belle
C. Harris, wife Of the department
com mander, will install the corps
officers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
PRRR1Nes CHRISTMAS TALK.
Something Doing at the Popular
Smoke House" and Restaurant.

Smoke House" and Restaurant
E. L. Pelring is now located on the
ground floor, his same old stand
having papered and reftted tho en-
tire cafe in up-to' date style and add
ing several new features to the busi'
ness, making his place second to none
in the state. One particular addition
be wishes to call your attention to Is
the Smoke House in the front, entire
ly separate from the other business
This apartment is business which
Abilene has never had and will GER
tainly be appreciated by great
many. All the leading papers,
amusement devices, antique lounging
chairs and settees are here for your
pleasure.
You will find q full line OF Stick
ney's, Niles & Moser's, Rice Mercan-
tile Co.'S. and Albert Lenze's "home
industry" high grade cigars always
on hand. Cigars from lc to zoe. All
the staple brands Of chewing and
smoking tobaccos kept in dust and
air-tight cases.
Just received a combination ship
ment OF high-grade smoking tobacco
put up in air-tight boxes, all sizes,
from loo to 500. This is fine and al
ways fresh.
II we don't happen to have your
brand of cigars or tobacco will send
and get it. A good assortment oil
pipes, tobacco pouches, etc.
E. L. wishes to say to his many
customers and friends and their
friends, that you are always welcome
day or night. Come in and take a
quiet Whit from your "Jerrie" or
Havana Filler while you wait.
In regard to the restaurant he has
had eight successful years and has no
kick coming. You all know the kind
of place he runs. All the modern
Improvements, have been added,
Private dining rooms, "home cook
ing" and courteous treatment is what
counts.
Hoping to see you all during the
holidays and wishing you q Merry
Christmas, am yours truly,
cas- E. l.. PERRING.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
Hollv and Greens!

Holly wreaths for church, home
and cemetery decorations, mistletoe,
cut ferns, smilax and California pep
per berries, a large variety Of cut
flowers, roses, carnations, liliea, hya'
cinths, stevias, etc., etc. Fine potted
plants for table decorations. Please
send your order early.
CAS- Ray MILLER.
Walnut Hill Greenhouse, phone 2S2.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
A. O. 2. 0mcers.

The Pyramids elected the following
officers last night for the ensuing
term:
Noble Profit, W. H. Spidell; priest,
H. Diehl; prieStess, Mrs. Ella
Matthews; messenger, Mrs. Flora
Dishl; recording scribe, Mae Brsdleyi
financial scribe, J. L. Worley; herald,
Mrs. Jennie Hershey; assistant herald,
Della Folk; guard, N. Hayes; sentinel
Chas. Matthews; medical examiners,
Drs. Fslty & Wilmer; trustee, Dr. F.
Parker; pianist, Belle Roemer.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15
One Beautiful Dinner Set Free
with purchase of $50 worth of goods
i'm our Great 2-Floor Clothing House we
give you Absolutely Free 42-piece DIN
ner Set, handsomely decorated.

factories WHEREBY we
give Handsomely Decorated Apiece Dinner Set you you
ofg need one Duy
& Won need them and we will which furnish to
You Free When bring and get one these ee
offer made y any me" N
butsrt trading once ana ask or
the Dinner Set will tnsh
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15

Holiday goods generous assort'
meut full Of quality and merit at
The Racket.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15

Buy the boys and girls skates at
Hodge Bros.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1904-12-15

Buy your wife a S-minute bread
mixer for Christmas at Hodge Bros.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
TROOPS OF THE MIKAD0 BEGIN
THE INVASION OF MANCHURIA
Russian Commander in Chief Dispatches Force of
Cavalry to Attack Flank of Advancing
Army of Brown Men.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-The
! Emperor has received the following
telegram from General Kuropatkin:
General Sassulitch reports, under
date Of April 20, that during recent
days the Japanese have been observed
ing boats in preparation for the con-
struction OF bridges in the neighbor-
hood of Witu and also near the village
of Sigou, eighteen miles farther up the
river.
"On April % Japanese detachment,
consisting of two companies of in
fantry eand a small body of cavalry.
crossed the Yalu ten miles below
Siaopoussikhe. General Sassulitch i'm
mediately reinforced the cordons on
our front. Some parties of the enemy
were seen preparing to cross elsewhere
in that vicinity All is quiet south of
the Yalu.'
General KurOpatkin has played
strong card in the game of strategy.
A large portion of General Rennen-
kampff's Cossack cavalry division has
been thrown across the upper reaches
of the Yalu and a considerable force
Of cavalry which crossed the Tumen
some time ago is moving down to the
southwest to effect a junction with it.
Together with this force, which, it is
believed, totals 1000. he will threaten
Lieutenant General Inouye's left flank
when the Japanese are ready to cross
lower down on the Yalu.
Being composed of cavalry with a
few mountain guns, Rennenkampff'
force is extremely mobile. Unless it
should be dislodged it will compel the
Japanese to leave a very strong army
to guard their communication, whereas
if Japanese force should be sent to
drive it out it would have to move di-
rectly away from the main army,
while the Russian army, if compelled
TO fall back, can recross in the direc-
ton of the Russian troops concentrat-
ing in Manchuria.
A dispatch from Port Arthur denies
the report that 10000 Japanese have
landed at Dalny. The dispatch states
that there is no change in the situation
on the LiaOtung Peninsula.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
SIR CHARLES dixie
PRAISES THE HEBREWS
Liberal Speaker in House of Commons
Opposes the Alien Immigra-
fiOn Bill

LONDON. April 25.-The alien i'm
migration bill passed its second read
ing IN the House of Commons to-day.
Sir Charles Dixie and Charles Phillips
Trevelyan. who led the Liberal oppO-
sition to the bill, argued that the de-
mand for it was the outcome Of the
anti-Semitic agitation.
Sir Charles Dixie, who moved an
amendment proposing as an alterna-
tive necessity for the bill more strin-
gent measures to suppress sweating"
dilated on the excellent qualities of
the Hebrews and went so far as 10
argue that Christian people ought to
be anxious to offer the Jews an asylum
as compensation for past persecution,
which was the cause of their faults.
The Ministerial members warmly re-
pudiated the idea that anti-Semitism
had anything to do with the question.
Sir Charles Dilke's amendment was
defeated by a majority of "a
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
General kopatkn viii Be Supreme Command of All Russian Forces
Both Military and Naval, in the Far East

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-Gen-
eral Kuropatkin, it is believed in the
highest military circles here, is destined
to become commander in chief of all
the Emperor's forces, both army and
navy, in the Far East. Admiral Alexien
may remain there for some little time
as Viceroy, but his reign is considered
practically ended. He will not be hu-
inflated, but in order to effect harmo-
NOUS relations a way will be found to
obtain his elimination. While AleXieff
and Kuropatkin are on fairly good
terms, harmonious relations between
the Viceroy and Vice Admiral Skrydloff
are considered impossible, and with the
three enjoying independent commands
it is realized that friction ultimately
will be bound to arise, which might en-
danger successful operations.
Skrydloff and Kuropatkin, on the
contrary, are warm personal friends.
With Alexieff removed from the the
ater of war, and in view of the neces-
sity TO have a supreme commander of
both the army and the navy on the
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
FATAL ENDING
OF AUTO RIDES

TRENTON, n. j.. April 25.-George
Holcomb, we'll known Trenton
newspaper man. died to-day, and Cap
tain E. Y. Breeze of the Second Regi-
ment New Jersey National Guard. is
still unconscious as a result of an au-
tomobile accident. Breeze lost CON
troll of the machine and il ran into a
ditch. Holcomb and Breeze, who were
in front, were thrown out on their
heads and both sustained concussion
of the brain. w. II. Wilson and d. E.
Lazier were also thrown out, but were
only slightly hurt. Breezes recovery
is a matter of considerable doubt.
NEW YORK, April 25.-Edwin
Gould's new forty horsepower auto
mobile was wrecked and four men
hurt, one of them. Antonio Isabelle,
fatally, in a collision to-day between
the automobile and pile of building
material on Seventh avenue. The in
jured men are chauffeurs employed in
the automobile warehouses on Fifty
seventh street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26

ground. as well as to secure perfect
harmony, Vice Admiral Skrydloff, be-
cause of the minor role which the fleet
will play. has already expressed his
willingness to accept the post Of COM
mander of the naval forces under Cen
eral Kuropatkin as commander in chief.
Captain Glade. Vice Admiral Skryd-
lofts chief of staff. says Skrydloff, like
General Kuropatkin, counsels patience
and GOODNESS.
'Russias strength is on shore" said
the captain to-day I'VE have with
drawn every soldier in the way of the
Japanese advance to the Yalu in order
to entice them into Manchuria. After
this our policy is to induce Japan to
engage the squadron and the forts COM
bined, rejecting the seduction to fight
on the open sea until reinforcements
arrive. Then General Kuropatldn can
advance on Korea and Vice Admiral
Skrydloff will go out to battle.
"Vice Admiral Togo's plan of attack
ing Port Arthur in order to cover the
japanese landing in Korea worked sat
isfactorily so long as our squadron did
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
ARE RA1vTESupC uopTESCa
Hale Brings Up the Question During
Discussion i'm Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Whether
the President shall order the construc-
ton of the battleshiD provided for in
the naval appropriation bill or wait
until the war in the Far East demon
strates the comparative utility of the
big sea fighter and the torpedo boat
or submarine craft was a question
raised in the Senate to-day by Hale
of Maine on the adoption OF the con-
ference report. 1t was developed that
the language of the bill was permis-
sive. and the President and the Secre-
tary Of the Navy could delay action if
they deem it advisable Hale declared
that if he were Secretary Of the Navy
he would not dare go on now and COM
nit the Government to the building
of an immense battleship, for it would
not surprise him if events of the Rus
sian-Japanese war demonstrated that
the $15O,O0O.OOO paid for big battleships
was a bad investment for this Gov
ernment. Several other Senators coun-
seled delay.
The lessons of war between Russia
and Japan thus far. go to show the
vulnerability and the unsafety of these
immense and lofty battleships and the
undesirability at present of committing
ourselves to the further construction of
them" said Hale. The great and sa-
lient events Of the war show how in
competent as an engine of war is one
of these high turreted battleships. If
she is struck below the waterline and
the center of gravity is disturbed she
turned over like a turtle and every
body is drowned. If an explosion takes
place through hurried firing in a tur-
ret it is more than likely to ignite the
magazine and the whole ship is blown
into the air and everybody on board
killed. Aside from the occurrences in
the East, where the Russian battle
ships have been disabled and put out
of service, We have had three explo-
sions on our own battleships within
year."
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26

not go out from Port Arthur between
the intervals of his appearances. From
ten to eighteen days was needed by
Togo to repair, coal and provision his
ships and to wait until the next fleet
of vessels was ready.
when Vice Admiral Makaroff cruised
in the Yellow Sea Togo's task was
much more difficult. Naturally Togo
desired to inveigle the Russian squad
ron into a general naval battle, but
Makaroff also avoided this, remaining
in easy distance of the forts. Maka-
roff's cruisers also made dangerous the
Japanese attempt to block the entrance
to Port Arthur, as they knew our
squadron might take them unawares
while engaged in this task.
THE japanese are losing valuable
time, and disembarking in Manchuria
will soon be very perilous. The landing
Of a considerable detachment on the
Liaotung peninsula would be of ines
timable advantage to the enemy by dis
tracing our attention and thus facili-
tating the Japanese advance across the
Yalu.'
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26

A cabIegram from Toxic on April
IL stated that the American attaches
to the first army are Colonel E. H.
Crowder of the general staff and Cap
tain p. c. Marsh Of the Artillery
Corps. The British attaches are Lieu
tenant General Ian Hamilton, Colonel
Hume, Captain Jardine and Captain
Vincent. Major Won Etzel Of Germany
and Colonel Corvisart Of France have
also been assigned to the first army.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
0PAKN REPORTS THAT JAPANESE INFANTRY AND CAVALRY HAVE CROSSED THE M


is a Jp in the o IN o
Gdo
p N o
in o
W tenn a m again the japanese
o all in the
naval and militia VA Will be hi factors N the rdrabpm
vii 10 prp b the powers mediate between her Japan 1t is admitted
s.b but w
ghdh h tn Russian consider the place.
a
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26

burg correspondent Of the Echo de
Paris says that the Baltic squadron
will start for the Far East on August
II. The correspondent also says that
Vice Admiral ChOukny, commander Of
the naval academy and director OF the
naval school at ST. Petersburg, has
been appointed to the command of the
Black Sea fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26

BE il ever so humble. there is no place
like home" and the home can be fur
nished with pretty and artistically
framed pictures at very moderate price
by calling on Sanborn. Vail & Co.. 74l
Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
ORDERED TO THE FRONT.
Foreign Military Attaches Permitted
to Join Japan's Main Army.


TOXIC, April 25.-The foreign mill
tary observers assigned TO Japan's
first army in Korea have been ordered
to leave for the front next Saturday.
In addition TO the attaches already
mentioned, the following will accom-
pany the party: Captain Hoffman Of
Germany. Captain Gyarmata of Aus
tria. Captain Payeur Of France, Major
Cavigha of Italy. Colonel Gertsch OF
Switzerland and Captain Hergurdt Of
Sweden.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
CHARGE AGAINST EDITOR.


Early in the session one OF the MEM
| bers of the lower house brought for
ward a bill looking to the expulsion
of Mr.. Akiyama, and alleged that it
would be clearly shown that the editor
was Russian spy. 1t was cited in
proof of this charge that he had been
in communication with General Ku-
ropatkin at the time the Russian COM
mander was in Japan last year, and
it was alleged that he was living at
a rate considerably beyond his appar-
ent income. Mr.. Akiyama vigorously
denied these accusations. He declared
the charge TO be Ridiculous and ap-
parently it was. He accepted, how
ever, full responsibility for the pub
lication of the editorial criticiZing the
Government. and the result was that
he was forced to resign his seat. There
upon one Of his friends made an at
tempt at the last business session to
have his principal accuser also put out
by alleging that this man had brought
unfounded and baseless charges against
Mr. Akiyama. But this proposal was
hooted down.
One other interesting incident was
brought out by the session. One of
the proposals of the Government was
to take over a monopoly of the tobacco
business throue hout the empire. 1t was
proposed to pay to the present dealers
a sum equal to 20 per cent of their
gross receipts for a period of three
years in return for the seizure of their
business. At a preliminary meeting
of the party managers with the Gov
ernment the manager of one of the
most important parties in the House
made vigorous fight to have the pay
ment TO the tobacco companies ex-
tended one year, making it four in
stead of three years. The publication
of this attitude on his part brought
very promptly the inevitable talk of
scandal. with the result that all the
parties hurried to cover, and the orig
inal proposal was allowed to stand
So the twentieth session of the I'm
perial Diet ended with practical
agreement to all that the Government
desired.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
CHINESE BATTLESHIP
HAI-TIEN is ASHORE
Vessel Strikes Elliott Rocks and Re-
ports From Shanghai Say
She Is Wrecked

SHANGHAI. April 25.-The Chinese
warship Hai-Tien is ashore on the FL
lott rocks. Assistance has been sent
to her.
LONDON, April pa special dis
patch from Shanghai says the Chinese
warship Hai-Tien. which was reported
TO have gone a.hore on the Elliott
rocks, is a wreck.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-26
PoLICY OF THE EMPIRE.

When the Diet finally met for the
transaction of business Count Kat
sura- the Prime Minister, made a
speech 10 the House OF Representatives.
in ghich'he said:
The maintenance of permanent peace
IN the extreme Orient and the consoli-