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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06

satisfy the cravings of the public has
been in vain. Mr.. Welty usually
turns the question and wants to talk
horse, while Judge Albaugh beomes
reminiscent and his mind wanders to
other subjects. They are not giving
away professional secrets. A Cleveland
Press representative came all the way
to Canton to get an interview with Mr..
Welty. Boiled down 1t amounted to
the attorney saying Il am sorry for
the Oberlin bank"
Canton has not got excited over the
case. 1t is said that the woman visit
ed Canton last spring and has dropped
into the city several times since This
is admitted by her attorneys. She came
on business and 80 far as known did
not hypnotic any one to the extent
of getting the purse strings loose.
Last evening Judge Albaugh stated
that he believed that his client would
pay all the claims against her. 1t is
generally believed that the connection
OF ne firm with the Anna George case
led Mrs. Chadwick to retain Welty and
Albaugh.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
ASSAULT POPULAR
VERDICT WITH JURY
Charles Wyant Escapes as Did Wilson and Adams
Shooting Case From MassilIon

I'VE the jury find the accused not
guilty Of shooting with intent to kill
as charged in the Indictment. but
guilty of assault" was the verdict Of
the Jury in the case OF the state OF
Ohio against Charles Wyant, who was
accused OF shooting and wounding
Gustaye Basteck. at Massillon last
June.
Wyant became frightened while go
ing past a park in that city about 8
o'clock at night, and hearing some
one on the other side of hedge shot
two or three times. One of the bull
let's struck Basteclk, infiicting a wound
In the side.
This is the third verdict Of this kind
that the Jury has brought In during
the past few weeks. One against John
Quincy Adams, one against William H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Run on Buffalo Bank.

Buffalo, N Y, Dec. IA run on the
German-American bank here, in the
course of which deposits to the
amount of about 100000 were with
drawn, was followed this afternoon by
the removal from Office of Cashier
Edward A. Weppner, by order of Pres
ident Emory, and the announcement
by Superintendent Kilburn of the
State Banking department that Wepp-
ner had complained of the character
of certain loans made by the bank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
FINLANDERS
RETURNING HOME FROM AMER,
IcA, HOPING FOR BETTER
TIMES AHEAD. a

London, Dec. 2.-The Leaders Cop
enhagen correspondent wires that sew
eral hundred Finnish emigrants have
returned from The United States and
will take steamer for Finland in the
near future. Most of them seem to bt
fairly we'll to do They express full
confidence in the future Of their coun.
try, saying that in their opinion, the
days of terrorism are passed.
According to statements made by the
leaders of the party, thousands oi
Firms now in the United States are
saving their money with a view of re
turning home at the earliest possible
opportunity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
MARSHAL L9-OYAMA
REPORTS ATTACKS BY THE RUS.
SIAN FORCES THAT WERE
a..a REPULSED.

Toxic, Dec. 2.-Hondon Times.)-
The following report has been re-
ceived from Field Marshal Oyama:
"On Nov. 28 a mixed force Of the
enemy advanced against the high land
east of sankiatse, but was repulsed
ION the same days body of cavalry
and artillery attacked Tienkialoutse
but retired before our rifle fire. On
that day also we inflicted some loss
to the enemy's cavalry and infantry
north of Chemtszeling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06

this afternoon by Mrs. Collier, wife Of
a farmer near Stevensville. She sum-
moned a neighbor. James Dunham. as
soon as possible and he waded into the
water and brought the body ashore. 1t
was quickly identified as that of MIS-
sen and his Chicago relatives we're
notified by telegraph and the coroner
summoned. The "Fool-killer" was
also dragged ashore. 1t showed evil
dence of having been badly battered
the inner bamboo framework being
broken in many places. The canvas
bag itself was half full OF water.
There was every evidence that the
unfortunate man had frozen to death
after falling from his seat in the wind
bag, chilled to the point of exhaus-
tion by the cutting cold of the lake
winds.
| Previous to the finding of the body
a relief expedition had set out from
Chicago on board a tug. When the
party reached Michigan City, Ind,
they were informed OF the fate of
Nissen. His relatives proceeded to
Stevensville and the others returned
! to Chicago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Drilled For OIL and Found Coal

Huntington, W. Va, Dec. 1.-While
drilling for oil on the Butler farm near
Glenwood, just on the Cabell-Mason
county line, the drill at depth of 200
feet, went through a vein of coal Il
feet thick. The strike has caused
great interest in that secrtion as this
is one of the largest seams OF coal
ever struck in the state.
Already the price of real estate in
the Ohio river bottoms in that vicini.
ty has leaped upward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
MONTHLY STATEMENT
OF THE AMOUNT OF CASH THAT
SHOULD BE IN THE GUS
Topv OF THE COUNTY
TREASURY.

At the auditors Office yesterday the
monthly statement OF the balances and
overdrafts in the county treasury
was completed. The TOTAL amount
charged against the treasurer was
S144, sos. AZ. The overdrafts amount TO
$8,05059, and are in the bridge and
judicial funds, the former being over
drawn s4,754. In the poor fund there
is balance of s13,016 and in the
workhouse fund $15,514. The receipts
for November were $43.19S and the
disbursements $31.041.
Under the new law the auditor Is
required to make these monthly state
ments and also daily summary as to
the amount that should be in the
treasury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
MARY RODOCKER
SEEKS A DIVORCE FROM HER
HUSBAND, WHO is A FARM
ER-CHARGES CRUELTY.

Mary M. Rodocker has sued Melvin
F. Rodocker for divorce. They were
married in 1890 and have two chill
dren. The wife charges that the hus-
band was cruel in that he cursed and
swore at her and on November 20. he
ordered her out of the house. She re-
turned to her parents and Immediately
filed suit for divorce. The husband
has a farm and stock. and is enjoined
from disposing of it. c. c. Upham is
counsel for the plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Headon Collision.

Danville, Va, Dec, IA head-on
collision between q passenger and
freight train on the Danville and
Western division of the Southern
Railroad occurred two miles beyond
Stokes Landing today and as a result
o. G. Minter, of Stockton and Sam
Staples, negro brakeman, were
killed. A number of other railway
employees We're injured and the engines
of both trains were completely demol.
ished.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
RIDICULOUS VERDICT
In the Case of Man Tried For Muir
der.

Newcastle, Ind, Dec. 1.-The jury
In the case of Haley Gipe, who has
been on trial for a week past for the
alleged murder of Mrs. Molly Star.
buck and her infant child, returned a
verdict late tonight finding the de-
fendant guilty of the crime of man.
slaughter and fixing his punishment
under the indeterminate law at from
one to twenty-one years. The jury
find that the crime was involuntary
manslaughter. The verdict is regard
ed as ridiculous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
THE SHELTER ESTATE
GETS VERDICT
FOR $3.50
ANOTHER CHAPTER IN KILLING
OF STREET CAR CONDUCTOR.
Jury Declares That Portion Of the
Bond Has Been Forfeited-Wili
Be Appealed.

In the case of James Shelters ad-
ministrators against Reupen and Bry-
son Smith, as bondsmen for Melvin r
Smith. who shot and killed Conductor
Shelter, the jury returned a verdict
for $3.50 after short consultation
Thursday. The defendants had given
bond in the sum of $1,000 to secure
Melvin Smiths release from the asy-
lum. and the estate of Shelter sued tc
recover the bond.
Attorney Sterling for the defense an
nounced that he would carry the case
up to the circuit court. Welty Il AL
baugh represented the Shelters
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Replies to Steffens.

MaIinette. Wis. Dec. 1.-IsaaC
Stephenson. millionaire and politician
whose name was frequently used by
Lincoln J. Steffens In McClure's IN
his article relative to corruption in
Wisconsin politics. has denied that hi
was the source of Steffen's inspiration
He does not deny that the charges
might have been true but in an oper
letter he declares that he did not fur
nish the information.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Charged With Heinous Crime,

Charleston G., Dec. 1.-Samuel
Williams, colored. was today commit
ted to jail for trial on the charge of
having criminally assaulted de-
mented colored girl, II years of age
Witnesses declare that the case is one
OF the most fragrant In the history of
the state but the negro denies that he
is guilty of the crime in its most helm
Gus degree.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Met Death In Novel Way.

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. Henry
Hudson, a restaurant keeper at VI.
Wan, was killed in novel manner
today. He was attempting to cut a
turkeys head off on block with O
double bitted axe when the edged i'm
plement became entangled in clothes
line and came down on the top of his
head splitting 1t open. Death ensued
instantly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
LOST 5000
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER OF JAP
ANEsE AT sToRMiNG OF
2O3 METER HILL.

London, Dec. 2,-The Che Foo cor
respondent Of the London Daily Tele-
graph estimates the japanese loss at
the storming of 2O3 Meter Hill al
10000
1t is asserted, according to the cor
respondent, that the japanese plan to
continue the attacks until December
10, when it is hoped, the capture OF
Port Arthur will be completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Shot Wife and Killed Himself.

Joplin. Mo-. Dec. 1.-R, II. Jackson
shot his wife this afternoon innicting
injuries that will probably cause her
death. He then severed his jugular
vein with a pen knife and died al
most instantly. Domestic troubles are
attributed as the cause of the tragedy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
BURGLARS at Now Waterford.

Salem, Dec. 1.--Eurglars attempted
to rob the general store Of Kock Bros,
New Waterford last night, and were
just securing an entrance through a
window when an automatic burglar
alarm was set off and the men escaped
A horse and buggy was stolen and
several petty thefts occurred on the
same night in New Waterford.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Pennsylvania Acquires Terminal Prop
ertv

Cincinnati, o., Dec. To-day $780,
900 worth Of property along East
Court street and that vicinity was
transferred from the Pendleton estate
to the Cincinnati, Lebanon and North
ern Railroad, branch of the Pennsyl-
yania. A lease option has been held
on the property for some time by the
Pennsylvania. The property is to be
utilized for terminals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
An Indian Student.

Alliance. Dec. Louis Chewa, an
Indian lad from Petowskey, Mich,
was in the city this evening on his
way to the Carlisle Indian school.
The lad is a bright young fellow and
attracted considerable comment
among those who saw him. He was
accompanied by his sister who is a
graduate of the school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Plnohed on Eve Of Escape.

New York, Dec. 1.--oscar Adler, 28
years of age who did banking busi-
ness under the firm name of Noyak
& Co., at No. IA Avenue B was ar
rested tonight as he was making prep
arations to escape to Europe. <
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06
Well Known Editor Dead.

Cincinnati, o.. Dec, Edward G..
Shield. one of the best known railroad
editors In the west died here today of
paralysis He had conducted the rail-
road department Of the Enquirer for
over twenty years. He was aged 46.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-06

Wilson, both implicated In the assault
upon Cliff Boylan, and the one against
Wyant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
MR.. WILLIAM A. TURK.

In the death of Mr.. w lillian A Turk,
whose sudden demise at bis home in
Washington at 6:45 p. m. on Saturday
last, and which startled his friends and
sent gloom wherever be was known,
splendid specimen of Virginia man.
hood passed away. He was born
in Middlebrook, in Augusta county,
Virginia, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1850, and was reared in the coun.
ty. His father was the late Col. Ru,
dolph Turk, and his mother Ann
Eliza Robertson. He was educat-
ed at private schools and at Roanoke
College, and in 1876 became engaged
in business in North Carolina. He
soon after became associated with the
Piedmont Air Line and thus began a
career which carried him up to the
high position he held with the South
ern Ry. of Passenger Traffic Manager.
Few men ever had more friends, none
ever had more devoted ones, none
merited their love and admiration
more than he, and the loss of none will
be more regretted by them. In many
respects he was a most remarkable
man. His ability to meet situations
and handle them judiciously, to judge
of people and occasions, his masterful
knowledge of human nature, his up
rightness of character, and his abso.
Lutte truthfulness and honesty. fitted
him admirably for the position he oc.
cupied, and made him a power in the
great corporation be served. But he
shone elsewhere, more modestly. but
more brilliantly. In bis home among
bis family and among his nearer and
dearer friends, he was idolized. So
loveable was bis nature, so gentle, 80
kind, that one could scarcely believe
that In this man of giant frame and
heroic mould there was all of the sweet
nature and tenderness of child. In
Staunton and Augusta he has many
friends who will shed tear over bis
sad and sudden taking away, friends
who always crowded about him when
he visited here, and whose presence
with them was perpetual sunshine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
The Confederate Records.

The following letter is important to
all veterans and clerks OF courts in
Virginia, and gives information which
is sought after by the committee of
Stonewall Jackson camp and others,
who are needing Just such instructions
as Maj. Hunter has given in this com
municatiOn
Inspector General 4. G. Morton.
Ny Dear Contradict have your let.
ter of the 25th ult. 1t was sent to
Richmond after my departure to
Washington. where have been en-
gagged for the last three weeks in ex-
aiming the rolls, records, etc., in the
War Department, and there was some
delay in fOrwarding,it. The Rockbridge
roll of which you speak is very valua-
BILE and shall be very glad to get a
copy of it. 1t will be very useful in
supplying any defects in the rolls
which are here in the Department. /
am glad to state that the records, rolls,
etc., here are more complete than l
anticipated, or was generally supposed.
The Union troops captured all the
Confederate archieves in Richmond
and have carefully preserved them.
The Virginia records are more com.
plete than those from any Southern
State. Gen. Ainswerth, Chief Records
Pension Office of the War Department
is affording me every facility and CO.
operating cordially with me in my
work. The roster which is to be pub
lished of the Confederate soldiers by
the Secretary of War, will contain the
record of every officer and man in the
Confederate service from Virginia and
by means of the card system with note
every command to which be belonged,
every transfer, promotion, etc.. that
appear on the rolls. But am, in ad
ditiOn to what the War Department is
going to publish, gathering up all the
rolls can with view to giving full
and complete roster of Virginia troops
with brief history of every Virginia
organization, regiment. battalion, ar
tillery, naval, militia, etc. will send
you the form in which l want them
made out as soon as have it printed. |
l will go to Richmond next week and
have my headquarters at the State |
Library for several weeks, and would |
be glad to have call from you, or if |
you cannot come in person, any sug-
gestions by letter in connection with |
my work. During the summer 1 will |
visit every quarter of the State in |
search of records. You can help me
in hundreds of ways. Did you get a.
copy of Judge Christian order to the
camps of the State. 1t sets forth the
scope of my work. l enclose copy of
general circular which you have, no
1oubt, read in the papers. Hoping to
hear from you frequently, and thank
ng you In advance for you efficient
cooperation, am
Cordially and fraternally yours,
r. w. HUNTER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
BATTLESHIPS SHORT LIFE.

A modern navy is not one of the
cheap Injuries. Senator Hale recently
stated that the navy department pro.
posed to retire the bait leships Oregon,
Indiana, Massach usetts, and Texas in
1908 for the purpose of coast defense.
The Oregon was launched in 1896, so
that her life as a frst.clas fighting
ship will only be twelve years. She
cost $4,000, 900, but the battIeships of
today are costing 100000, and as
warships virtually become obsolete in
dozen or fifteen years, We must fig
ure on practically replacing our navy
at the end Of that period. 1t is well
known that the big naval guns are also
very shortlived. The biggest ones are
worthless after hundred shots are
Hired. The metal becomes crystallzed
by the shock OF the explosions and
loses its tensile strength, thus making
Its dangerous. Hence a bombardment
costs not only the ammunition used.
but even more in the wear and tear on
the gun itself. But the naval author
tiles speak of these things lightly, for
it Is not their money that is being
spent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
Rich Blood
Ayers Pills are gently laxative.
They greatly aid the Sarsaparilla.

Ayers Pills are gently laXative.
They greatly aid tf1e Sarsaparilla.
THE CHRISTIAN churches at
Constantinople, Turkey. and Yoka
hOma, Japan, have long used the Long
man & Martinez Paints for painting
their churches.
Liberal contributions of l.. & NJ.
Paint will be given for such purpose
wherever church is located.
F. M. Scofield, Harris Springs, S. c.,
writes, 81 painted our old homestead
with L. & M. twenty-six years ago.
Not painted since; looks better than
houses painted in the last four years. "
w. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va,
writes, painted Frankenburg Block
with L. & M. shows better than any
buildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished, and actual
cost of paint was less than $l2O per
gallon. Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
B. F. Hughes, Staunton, Foster Bros.
Mt. Meridian, G. H. Cohron, Stuart's
Draft, J. B. Roden, Waynesboro, N.
1. Kagey, Cave Station, Augusta Mill
ing & Mercantile Co.. Mossv Creek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
Thieves Had Busy Time.

Some time Saturday night thieves
entered the overall factory and White
Star Mills and broke open the safes at
the former place. The combination
was not net, and so they got the doors
open, then priced the money-box and
secured about $50 The thieves evi
IDENTIFY went from this place to the
White Star Mills, for long knife be-
longing to the first.named firm was
found at the mill. This had evident.
ly been taken as a weapon of defense.
The thieves also had an axe taken from
the Baltimore and Ohio tool chest.
With this and a crow-bar found at the
mill, they battered and broke the large
safe, taking few dollars. but leaving
the small change. The thieves also
broke open the cash drawer, but found
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
Congressional Primary.
To the Democrats of the Tenth C
greSsional District:

To the Democrats of the Tenth Con.
gressional District:
At meeting of your district COM
mittee hold this day it was decided to
hold primary for the nomination of a
candidate for Congress on Saturday.
July End, 1904, from sunrise to sunset.
Those desiring to become Candidates
will notify Joseph Button, Chairman.
Walkers Ford, Va, by May 3rd. Al.
ter the time has expired within which
candidates can file their notice of can.
didacy, the committee Will meet and
assess each candidate with his pro.rata
share of the expenses of the primary
JOSEPH BUTTON, Chairman
l. P. WHITEHEAD. Sec'v.
Va, April 9.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
Portrait UnVeIlinu.

Saturday evening at the Virginia
College In Roanoke the Phi Alpha So.
ciety presented the college with large
Oil portrait of the late DR.. VIM. A
Harris, the founder of that institution.
The portrait was unveiled by Misses
Gertrude Harris Boatwright and Dor.
0thy Gordon Buckner, granddaughter
OF DIR. Harris, and Hon. VIM. Gordon
Robertson made the address. DR..
Harris was for many years president
of the Wesleyan Female Institute of
this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15

1t is said that Mr.. Roosevelt wishes
ex Secretary of War Root to succeed
him, but as be realizes that Secretary
Taft may develop strength enough
In the next four years to defeat Mr..
Root, he has planned to make Mr..
Taft Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, provided Chief Justice Fuller
can be induced to retire. Thus does
The President Of this great country set
the example of political jugglery even
for the highest offices in the land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
DANIEL s. HANCOCK.
HoIt-Reyn0Ids.

Tuesday evening at O'Clock in th
FIRST Presbyterian church, at New
port News, occurred the sOciaI
event Of the post lenton season
when Senator Saxon W. Holt led to th,
altar Miss Maria Davis Reynolds
Miss Jessie Merritt was maid of hon
or, and the groom was attended his
brother, Mr.. Richard Holt of Wash
ington, as best man. Judge Henry w
Holt of this city, attended the wed
ding. The newly married couple left
Immediately for New York, where Oh
the 23rd they sail for Europe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, -
LUCAS COUNTY, %.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
+. j CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. 1886.
fl A. W. GLEASON,
49, Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal.
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-04-15
Pension Notice.

The Pension Board for Augusta coun
ty will meet at the Court House on
Saturday, the 10th inst, at 10 a. IN,
All applications filed with the clerk
before April 5th, 1904. will be acted up.
on at that time by the board.
8. F. PILsON,
Chairman.