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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
POLITICS OF THE
STATE AND NATION
OCCUPIED ATTENTION OF PARK.
Err AND LEADERS.
Plans Talked Over For the Empire
State, And Encouraging Re-
ports Heard.

State, And Encouraging Re-
ports Heard.
New York, Oct. 3.--Natioral and
state politics alternated IL the dis
cussions held by Judge Parker with
his party leaders at the Seville hotel
today. National Committeeman Nor
man e. Mack, state chairman Cord
meyer and Mr.. w. s. Rodie, all OF
New York, told their chief that they
thoroughly approved of the daily
speech program that has been decided
upon by the gubernatorial nominee
Judge Herrick, and his running mate
Francis Burton Harrison. 1t is un-
derstood that they talked at length
over plans which are to bring Judge
Herrick's strength in the state to the
aid Of the national campaign.
c. P. O'Donnel Of Colorado, brought
encouraging reports regarding the har-
mony of the Parker and Bryan
Democrats of that state. Even more
roseate, 1t Is said, was the news C. G.
NOLAN. Of Chicago, brought He told
the candidate that all factions and
forces in his state were falling in line
and that the Parker sentiment in the
state had real enthusiasm behind It.
T11 Democratic leaders. he said, fully
expect to carry Illinois. It is known
however, that some state leaders have
expressed to Judge Parker their regret
that a national headquarters was not
established in the west.
The nominee announced today that
under no circumstances will he make 6
speech at the Manhattan club recep-
ton in his honor on Wednesday. Amy.
body who wants to shake hands. how.
ever, will be cherfuliy accommodated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Fatal Auto Accident.

New York, Oct. 3.-While driving
his new tweny-four horse power Pope
Toledo racing automobile this evening
over the course selected for the run.
ming of the Vanderbilt cup races next
Saturday on the Nassau county roads,
Herbert Lytle and companion were
crowded from the roadway by farm
wagon and dashed against fence.
Lytle escaped serious injury but his
companion was hurled against the
fence with smashing force and will
probably die.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Coke ovens to start.

Sharon, Pa, Oct. 3.-An order was
received today from the United States
Steel corporation to start the coking
plant of South Sharon In full oper-
alton. Two batteries have been In op-
Grafton for two weeks, and the re-
naming 200 ovens will be making coke
in few days. The resumption of the
ovens will AFFORD employment for 200
men. The coke wiii be used in the
blast furnaces Of the steel combine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
While Trying to Collect a Bill.

Huron, Oct. 3.-In an effort to col
lect $50 Of borrowed money from Paul
Cariko, Hungarian saloon keeper,
here this morning. Steve Molnar OF
Lorain, together with four other Hun
garians got into fight. Knives and
clubs played a prominent pat and
Molnar received broken head and
deep scalp wounds, while the rest suf-
fered numerous knife wounds. One
of them lost ths sight Of an eye. There
were no arrests.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
COMMISSIONERS
ORDER COUNTY BILLS PAID.
PRINCIPAL OUTLAY is FOR
BRIDGE REPAIRS.

The county commissioners held a
meeting Monday and passed upon the
following bills, which will be paid
after they have lain in soak ten days
under the new law.
Hugo Staudke, insurance on infirm-
ary buildings, s45.
N. NJ. Winnings. supplies, s76.
w. f. Lucas, filling approaches, $50.
John Skeels. hauling ashes, s12.
Charles Mckinney, turnkey, 800
DIR. G. j.. Schlltz. inquests. s64.
A. Wolf, ditch work, $50.
Peter Schissler, abutments in Sandy
township, $S10.
Hahn Bros, abutments, Canton
township, 1912.
e. J, Landor, concreting South Mar
ket street bridge sidewalks, $3.50.
Hahn Bros, repair work, Canton
township, 1913.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Pleaded Guilty to Foraery.

Marysville, Oct. 3.-William Barth-
more, a young married man, pleaded
guilty before Judge Low this afternoon
of forging notes amounting to $248,
and was sentenced to years in the
penitentiary. He said he forged the
notes to secure money to pay rarm
rent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Murderer Held for Court.

Bellaire, Oct. 3.-Jack Terry, the ne
gro who cruelty murdered Carl Get
chell here yesterday waived hearing
and was bound over to court He was
taken to St. Clalrville Jail this eve
ming.
Coroner Phillips held an inquest and
found that Getchell came to his death
from a wound made by bullet fired
by Jack Terry without provocation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
PLACED THIS WOMAN IN CHARGE
OF HOSPITALS DURING
CIVIL WAR.

Asbury Park, N. j., Oct. 3.-Mrs.
Lucille Morrell the widow Of Col John
A. Morrell of Washington, D. c., and a
famous hospital worker of the civil
war, died in Ocean Grove today.
During the war Mrs. Morrell was
placed in charge of the hospitals by
President Lincoln, and contributed a
fortune to the work among the sick
and wounded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Lorain's BuiIdina Boom.

Lorain, Oct. S-Ground will be
broken tomorrow for the construc-
ton Of 500 houses in South Lo-
rain for the accommodation of work.
men soon to be employed in the new
tube mills. The 900 houses will be
completed by January at a cost Of
from 81 900 to $2,5OO each. Nicola
Bros, of Pittsburg, are the contrac-
tors
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Grand Jury Was BUSY.

Newark, O., Oct. S.-The grand jury
reported THIS afternoon, after a IL
days session, having examined 314 wit
nesses and 1875 cases. One hundred
and two indictments we're returned but
only Is were for minor offenses. Inn
portant announcements will be made
Tuesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Fatal Fall From a Ladder.

Upper Sandusky, Oct, 3.-George
Lowrey, a we'll known farmer, fell
from ladder today and was instantly
Ladies $500 vici, heavy soled shoes,
special price, $3.50.
Misses s1.25 shoes CSC. Childrens
$1.00 shoes SOC. Special value in men Is
$3.50 and $500 shoes.
John Niederhauser, 1918 East Tusc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
TO COUNTY JAIL
Crazy Inmate From Infirmary Will BE
Sent to State HOSPITAL.

Turnkey Archie Smith took Hoon,
the crazy man, to the county Jail last
night and today he will be tried as to
his sanity before Probate Judge M. e.
Aungst. At the infirmary 1t was stated
that the man could not be received as
he was insane and nuisance, and un-
der the laws no insane person can be
kept in the infirmaries of the state.
He will probably be sent to Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
BaIfour Renounces Protection.

London Oct. 4,-Premier Balfour,
speaking at Edinburg, last night, re-
nounced protection as the official pol
Icy. The conservative party, he said,
would adhere to the Sheffield policy in
the face of all attacks.
He suggested that another colonial
conference, including India, be arrang-
ed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Pretty stenosrapher Commits Suicide

Wheeling, w. Va, Oct. 3.-Pretty
Mayme Rock, a stenographer commit
ted suicide this afternoon by leaping
into the Ohio from the steel bridge.
She calmly ate peanuts as she walked
to the scene of her death. She was
mentally unbalanced by grief over the
death of younger sister. Her body
has not been found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
NEGRO FAR m Err

Assaulted and Robbed by an Unknown
Black Man.
Dallas, Texas, Oct. 3.-Felix Web
ster, a negro farmer, is in a critical
condition as the result Of an assault
by an unknown black. Webster was
returning from Dallas, where he had
sold cotton and received STA. About
II miles from here negro approached
his wagon and begged for ride.
Webster consented. A few minutes
later the robber overpowered Webster
and shot him in the back of the head.
Then he rifed Webster's pockets and
fed. He has not been captured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
Ruildlnu New Spur.

Lorain, Oct. 3.-The Lake Shore to-
day began the construction of spur
line from Elyria to the steel plant at
South Lorain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
COURT NEWS
MAN SUES FOR $1,000 DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF THUMe-DE.
PENDANT IN CASE ABSENT.

John Helm has brought suit against
the American Steel Foundries Co. for
injuries sustained while operating d
wood cutting machine in the defend.
ant company's shops. He charges care
lessness upon the part of the com
pany. The accident occurred July 10
last, and Helm had his thumb cut of.
He claims the injuries are permanent
and interfere with his working.
Craine & Snyder are counsel.
DAVIS WON OUT.
In the case of w. l.. Davis against
William Kupper, In which suit was
brought to collect for coal and machin-
cry. the defendant was not represented.
The plaintiff went on and made his
proof and the jury returned verdict
for the amount Of the claim. $3.50. Web
ber & Turner represented the plain
tiff. The jury was then excused until
VVedn eaflay
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-10-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

The October term Of the circuit
court will begin today at 10 o'clock,
with Judges Voorhees,, McCarty and
Donahue on the bench. The session
will last the week out and possibly
longer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22

Death Of vice -President o. D. Ash
ley Of the Wabash Company.


st. Louis, Dec. TO. d. Ashley.
yIce-presIdent Of the Wabash Railroad
Co.. one OF the abicst fnanciers and
railroad men Of this country. died IN
his home In New York Friday. His
death was not unexpected. For the
past week he hnd been unconscious.
and for several weeks his life had
been despaired Of.
News Of his death was received at
the st. Louis Wabash offiecs Friday
evening In telegram u y. ,. Pryor,
znnain1nn1 - -
Pryor departed Friday night for New
York to attend the funeral, which will
take place Monday. in that city. Pres
i,ient Ramsey Is in the east and will
remain until after that time.
Mr., Ashley was 81 years old at the
time OF his death. His career began
with the wholesale dry goods business
In Boston. After II years he became
q member Qf the Boston stock ex-
change moving afterward to New
York In 1857. becoming an active mem
Der of the New York stock exchange
His first railroad venture was in 1875.
when he reorganixed the Toledo. Wa
bash & Western Railway Co.
Mr.. Ashley was captain Of the Bos-
ton Tigers before the war. and In
1862 was made lIeutenant-colonel OF
the Thirty-seventh New York infantry,
later becoming colonel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
MYSTERY STILL uNsOLvED
Murder Of Rosa White. OF Chap
mmnsviIie, W. Va. Puzzles
the Authorities.

Huntington, W. Va, Dec. 19.-Mys-
terry still shrouds the murder of Miss
Rose White. the 1S-year-old daughter
of Harlan White, whose mutilated
body was found near Chapmansville
in Logan county. Saturday. The first
bit of evidence which may lead to an
arrest came 10 light Sunday morning
when brand new clinching iron was
fom.d lying in the snow about 20C
years from the spot where Miss
Whites body was discovered. An in
yestigat.on has revealed that this
clinching iron, which was stained
with blood, was purchased the night
before the murder at a store in Chap
Evansville by a well-known young man,
whose home is ten miles from the
White estate. This young man is
missing. II is said that two years ago
willie Miss White was still Il school
girl. the young man was a constant
calIer n; Ter home.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
THE MANDATE ISSUED.


st. Louis, Dec. ia mandate ISSUED
in the United States court Of appeals
Saturday at one o'clock orders Thomas
E. Barrett, former clerk of the st.
Louis court of appeals; John p. Dolan.
CORNER chairman of the democratic
city central committee, and Frans
Garrett, former member OF the po-
lice force, sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary for naturalization frauds,
to surrender at once to the United
States marshal.
The mandate means that Barrett, Do
land and Garrett on December q must
surrender 10 the United States marshal
and be conveyed to Jefferson City
there TO begin their term of imprison-
ment
Judge Krum. attorney for the defend
ants. said that writ of habeas corpus
would be applied for and the case APP
pealed to the United tSates suprem
court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

The United States circuit court OF
appeals, sitting in st. Paal, Mimi, on
the 18th, rendered decision denying
a rehearing in the cases of THOMAS u.
Barrett, John p. Dolan and Frank Gar
rett convicted in the United States
district court at st. Louis of naturaliza-
tion frauds. and sentenced to $1,000
fine and five years Imprisonment each.
Senator Hopkins introduced bill in
the senate, on the 18th, to place Gen.
Peter J. Osterhaus on the retired list
of the army as a major-general.
Richard d. Lancaster, who for more
than thirty years was prominent IN
Missouri politics, died at his home in
ST. Louis on the night of the 14th
after an illness lasting several months
A report from The Third Japanese
army. outside Port Arthur, states that
every part of the city and harbor Is
visible from 203-meter hill. The streets
are described as deserted with but few
soldiers doing patrol duty.
Inc business portion of Chicago was
erveloped in darkness for nearly an
hour, late in the afternoon of the 18th.
by the breaking down of the Chicago
Edison Co.'S plant. Thousands OF
Christmas shoppers were imprisoned
in stores, whose doors were closed to
prevent the ingress of thieves. No
casualties were reported.
Following a disagreement of the jury
In - fourth trial of ex-Mayor Ames,
Of Minneapolis, Mimi, and their dis
chars Judge Elliott sustained mo-
tion q Special County Attorney Kerr
that all indictments against Ames be
dismissed.
The Russian Asiatic squadron hav-
ing been eliminated. Admiral Togo
will bend every energy to the putting
of his feet into condition to meet the
Russian Baltic squadron when it ar
rives in far eastern waters.
The Humble oil field, II miles north
of Houston, Tex, is total wreck,
due to subterranean commissions which
have turned the deep wells into verita-
Bile volcanoes, which hurl stones and
mud thousand feet in the air.
Robert II. Patton, chosen to succeed
Oliver w. Stewart as chairman OF the
national committee of the prohibition
party. declines to serve; and the COM
mittee having adjourned and scattered
finds itself without a head.
O. d. Ashley, vice-president of the
Wabash Railroad Co.. and one of the
highest authorities on commercial and
financial questions, died at his home in
New York city, on the 10th, aged near
iy 81 years.
The japanese column on fleld Mar
shall Oyama's right, which Ger. Rem
nenkampff recently drove back TO th'
Taitse river, is again reported to b'
moving northeast and strongly hold
ing the Siaodagai-Sianchan region.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
THEY STARTED FORTY FIRES.
Youthful BROOKLYN fircbuGs Who
Thought II Grsnd 10 See the
Engines work.

New York, Dec. 1S-A confession
made by two boys arrested on sus-
picion of arson has cleared up the mys-
terry surrounding series of some forty
fires of undoubted incendiary origin
in the Park slope section Of Brooklyn.
The fires have all occurred within the
last Two months. There has been no
loss of life, but there were many mar
row escapes, and the property loss has
reached many thousands of dollars.
On Wednesday the last fire occurred,
and when the engines arrived a lad
enthusiastically remarked to the bat.
talon chief that 1T was grand. The
boy was watched, and his arrest. with
that of his chum. resulted. Both CON
fessed that they had set the fires be-
cause they wanted to see the engines
work" Their confession duplicates
three other lads.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
A Day of Settlement.

Charles James Fox, the famous Eng.
lish advocate of generation ago and
his secretary, Mr.. Hare, who lived
with him, were both noted for their
impecuniosity. and their creditors
spent much time In dunning them.
One morning before daylight there
was a violent ringing at their door,
and Mr.. Fox, going to the window,
found a group of creditors below.
Are you fox hunting or hare hunt.
hunting this morning." he asked.
Come now Mr. Fox" one Of them
called up, tell us when you are go.
ing to pay that bill. Just set date,
and we will leave you in peace"
"All right was the reply How
will the Day of Judgment suit you?"
Not at ALL said the creditor:
"well all be too busy on that day"
well" said Mr.. Fox. rather than
put you to any inconvenience we'll
make 1t the day after"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
REFUSE 70 asvfAL.


Cleveland. O., Dec. is--The initial
proceedings In the bankruptacy action
begun against Mrs Cassie Chadwick
by number of smaller creditors were
heard by Referee in Bnakruptacy
Harold Remington today. with Mrs.
Chadwick present.
|. She declared she was too III to tes-
tify. Her son. Emil Hoover. and her
maid, Freda Swanson. were the chief
witnesses.
The inquiry was devoted to wiring
ing from the witnesses some inkling
as to the place where Mrs. Chadwick's
costly furs. as we'll as her diamonds.
are now concealed In spite OF the long
time both these Witnesses spent on the
stand the desired Information was not
obtained. both taking refuge In the
reply, Il do not know
The Are OF questions. however, re-
yealed the fact that Emil Hoover, or
Emil Hoover Chadwick. as he declared
his name to be. and Freda Swanson
knew that trunk containing valuable
furs were taken from Mrs Chadwick's
apartments at the Holland House In
New York City. but where neither
would say. Neither would admit OF
ever having seen cabinet with draw
ers In Its filled with diamonds and
other jewels which Iri Reynolds and
President G. T. Beckwith Of the Ober-
lin Citizens Bank have repeatedly de-
clared they saw at the Chadwick
house.
When the examination of the two
witnesses had been completed Referee
Remington called for Mrs. Chadwick.
Attorney Dawley declared that sbo
was too III to appear and testify. He
urged that the referee hold court in
the county jail. where Mrs. Chadwick
might be able to testify with more
comfort than in court. This the ref
cree refused to do, and II was decided
to send to her two physicians who
had not examined her and have them
report as to her physical condition
and her ability to appear In court.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
Rattier,s Bond Forfeited.

Niclsburg, Miss. Dec. 19.-Because
Paul Batter did not answer TO the call
of his case. in which he was ON ST.
500 bond for his appearance in three
charges OF grand larceny. forfeiture
was taken on the bond in the Criminal
Court today. Batter is charged with
stealing diamonds from well known
jewellers in this city last summer.
He was afterward caught at Harriston.
with Mamie Chester, mulatto
woman. who had the goods. Batter
was arrested and brought to this city.
where he made the appearance bond
which he forfeited today.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
SAVE $4,000 IN TAXES.
Victory for Railroads Against the City
of ST. Louis.

St Louis, Dec, BY a decision
rendered today by Judge Adams, IN
the United States Circuit Court. the
United Railroads Company will save
between sl35.0o0 and $4,000 an
nually in taxes paid TO the city
judge Adams held th;t city ordj'
nance which went into effect January
last, providing for tax OF | mill
passenger. is illegal Thus, until a
new tax law is passed, the United
Railroads Company will not have to
pay any tax to the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
Warfare of the Future.

An orderly rode hastily up to the
tent of the commanding general and
dismounted. says the Chicago Tribune.
II have the honor to report. Gener-
al" he said. touching his hat. that a
battalion under the command OF Lieu
tenant Update. armed with hatpins.
has just returned from a successful
night attack. having inflicted immense
losn and damage upon the enemy"
After the orderly had gone the for.
eigner. who was accompanying the
army in the capacity of war CORE
spondent, turned to the General.
Surely, sir" he said, "your soldiers
are not fighting with hatpins, are
they? | know the hatpin is deadly
weapon but | had not supposed 1t ca.
pable of being used in war"
Who's talking of using hatpins for
fighting?" said the commanding gener-
al. "No, sir. They are employed in
puncturing the tires of the enemy's
war automobiles"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
indicted Supervisor Resigns.

Brookhaven. Miss. Dec. i9.-J B.
Wills today rendered his resignation
as member OF the board of super
visors of district No. 4, and an cleo
tion was called for January "a. 1909.
to elect his successor In his resigna-
tion Mr.. Wills states that on account
Of the indictment pending against him
for whitecappirs he felt il was for the
good OF the people of the county that
he should resign. The day has been
spent trying Dave Posey for murder,
and both State aud defense are putting
up a hard fsay. and the result ct this
writing cannot be forecasted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
The Engineer and Fireman Was In
stantly Killed.

Davenport, Iowa, Dec. i9.-By the
explosion OF the boilers Of one OF the
largest engines on the Rock Island
road today Engineer M. Calhoun and
Fireman II Kinney were killed. Head
Brakeman Thomas Gimmel and Train
men Glib Smith. Russell Sherrod and
George Nettleton We're injured, Grim
mel seriously. When the explosion
took place the engine, assisted by a
helper, was few miles west of here
pulling a long freight train.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22

Brussels. Dec 20.-Passengers of
the steamer Leopoldville. which ar
rived at Antwerp yesterday. reported
that one squadron of the Baltic fleet
coaled at Libreville. in French Congo,
where Admiral Rojestvensky eX-
changed visits with the French Of
ficials, TO whom he expressed the hope
that he would arrive in the far East
about the middle of March.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
Eutllitx of Reform Move.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 20.-Great ex-
citement has been created through
out the city by the report that at
council of ministers the czar has been
convinced of the futility of inaugural
ing reforms at this time, and has
therefore, decided against the pro
gram outlined by Minister of the In
terror Sviatpolk- Mirski.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
NO ARBITRATION.
Indications Are That the Cotton Man
ufacturers Will Not Agree.

Fail River Mass, Dec. Iy.-The m
dications here today were that the
manufacturers would not agree to sub
nit the strike issue to arbitration as
proposed. but no official statement
was made by them. The textile
unions received a cheek for $1,000 to-
day from the American Federation OF
Labor, making total OF $4,000 SO far
received as result OF the assessment
levied by the San Francisco conven-
tf.p
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-12-22
NV FORM OF ILLNESS.


Huanshan. Dee. l9.-lt is reported
that new form of sickness has
broken out among the Japanese. re-
sembling. the bubonic plague, The
intense cold Of the last days has OBJ
liged the japanese to abandon some
of their advance posts. and conse-
quently Russian scouts have been able
to raid clear to the Japanese main
position. A Japanese observation bal
loon was seen today accommodating
the Russian front