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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-15
OFFICIAL
REPORT OF EXPLOSION ON
THE MISSOURI
FIVE OFFICERS KILLED
Naval Records Of the Vic
TINS.

Washington, April 1.-THE first Of
fetal advices Of the explosion on the
battleship Missouri was given out lato
this afternoon after having been first
shown the president. 1t was as fol-
lows:
Admiral Baker telegraphs that he
has received a wireless message frUr
the Missouri. that an accident to her
after turret caused the death of Lieut..
w. G. Davidson of the Missouri: En-
sign e. A. Weichert, of the Cleveland;
End Lient. J. p. V. Gridley. of the Mis-
souri,; Midshipman w. E. T. Neun,an
of the Missouri; Midshipman Thomas
Ward, Jr, of the Missouri and nine
men.
THE Missouri was reported coming
into Pensacola. Details later. The
Missouri was outside the harbor on
the target practice range"
The Missouri was put in commits
sion December /, 1903. She was built
at Newport News. She is a sister ship
of the New Maine and was In command
of Captain Cowles, brother-in-law OF
the president.
Lieut. Davidson was appointed a
midshipman from South Dakota SEPT
2S, 1891; promoted to ensign July l.,
1897; promoted to lieutenant dunlor
grade) July 1, 1900; and promoted to
lieutenant Nov. %. 1902. He has seen
service on the Olympia, Concorda, Sol
ace. Monocacy and Alliance. He has
been with the Missouri since Novem
Der s. 1903.
John Paul Vincent Gridley, son of
the late Captain Gridley, in command
of the Olympia at the battle of Manila
Bay entered the marine corps March
26, 1900 and was appointed from Erie,
Penn, He was assigned to the Mis-
souri, Dec. /. 1908.
Lieutenant Weichert was appointed
midshipman from the fourth Connec-
ticut district Sept. 6, 1895, promoted to
ensign January 2S, 1901; and promoted
to lieutenant (jurior grade) January
2S, 1904. He has been with the Cleve-
land since March Z.
Midshipman Thomas Ward, Jr., the
son of Colonel Thomas Ward. formerly
adjutant general on General Miles
staff was appointed May 23, 1899 from
the oath congressional district of New
York and completed the four years
course at the Naval academy in 1903.
He was assigned to the Missouri, Feb
ruary 21st. 1903.
Midshipman William Edward Tray
lor Neumann was appointed Sept. 1G,
1899 and completed the four years
course at the Naval academy in 1903.
He was assigned to the Missouri Feb.
28th, 1903.
The following list of the nearest kin
Of the dead officers was given out
later:
Gen. Thos. Ward, U. s. A., retired,
father of Midshipman Ward. 7S West
Fifth, Oswego, N. Y.
Mrs. Elise Neumann. mother of
Midshipman Neumann, Honolulu, Ha.
wall.
Mrs. Juliet L. Davidson. wife of
Lieut.. Davidson. 1908 McCullouch st.
Baltimore. Md.
]. S. Weichert. father Of Midshipman
Weichert Golden Hill, Danbury. Conn.
Mrs. Gridley, mother of Midshipman
Cridley. Erie. Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-15

We are showing large line OF spring
and summer Wash Suitings, FIJI de Solo,
cotton yoiie. etc.,at
IOc. lac, l6o. lso 10 a5uyd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-15
Death of Wilbur Emerson.

Wilbur Emerson, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Emerson. 1909 Marion street. died
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Death
was due to pneumonia Funeral ser
vices will be held Friday afternoon at
8 o'clock from the residence. Inter-
ment In Westlawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-04-15

Try our bread. Just like mother
used to make. Kohler
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
LINEN SHOWER.

Miss Bessie E. L. Watson paid a pretty compliment to her inti- mate and lifelong friend, Miss Susie Jones, Saturday afternoon when she entertained with a linen shower at her elegant home on Main street.
 The house was filled with a merry party of the young lady friends of this fair bride-to-be, who gave as evidence of their love for the honoree many beau tiful and expensive pieces of linen and handiwork, which will long be treasured by Miss Jones as that many good wishes from her girlhood friends.
 The decorations were the fra grant sweet pea, which was in profusion throughout the house. Miss Watson proved a charming hostess and was assisted in serv- ing the dainty refreshments by Misses Lula Anchutz and Minnie Lee Jago.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
SCENE OF DEVASTATION.
Hundreds of Devastated Homes and Thousands of Acres of Crops Under Water In
 Rich Arkansas Valley.

As the last rays of the setting sun glanced across the western lands on the evening of June II, 1904, at Pine Bluff, says the Graphic, it shined upon 50,000 acres of inundated farm lands in Jefferson county, hundreds of de- serted homes surrounded by water, cattle, left to drown on the lonely farms, desolate and dreary waste everywhere, while the Arkansas river, now a rag ing, rushing torrent rolled on, bringing down tons upon tons of water to cover what is left, and sweep the growing crops from the face of the earth.
 "'The river is rising, were the last words of the anxious crowds in Pine Bluff said when the night plotted out the scenes from sight and left nothing but the sounds of the rushing water. Last night the water reached the mark set by the floods of 1898 and were within a foot of the high water mark of 1892, which is the high est known rise of the river.
 A conservative estimate of the lands in Jefferson county that have been inundated by the floods place it at 5O,000 acres while many more acres are gradually being covered.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
SPEEDY JUSTICE
 METED BIGAMIST.
Eloper Ephriam Yates Captured Near Poplar Bluff and Takes Two Years in Missouri
 Penitentiary.

On the night of Saturday, June II, Ephriam Yates, a farm hand, who, with his wife and four chil- dren, had been living on the farm of D. w. Nicholson near Swifton, eloped with the daugh- ter of his employer, Miss Dovie Nicholson, the two being mar ried in Poplar Bluff, as told in a previous issue of the ndepend- ent.
 But conjugal happiness was not long to be theirs under the un- lawful barriers which they had overriden. Sheriff R. w. Randy was soon on the trail of the eloper and bigamist, who had led the 15-year-old girl away and doubtless induced her to swear that she was of age in order to secure the necessary license.
 The two were located and Sheriff Randy sent a warrant for the mans arrest to Sheriff Hogg of Butler county, which was served upon Yates at the farm of Charles Kittredge, where he had been employed.
 The arrest was made Friday night and next morning Yates plead guilty to the charge of bigamy before Judge Fort and was given the minimum penalty under the Missouri law of two years in the penitentiary.
 Sheriff Randy on Saturday re- ceived the marriage license that had been issued the elopers and news of the speedy punishment awarded Yates. He will go after the young lady if her father so desires.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
JOHN A. HICKMAN DEAD.

Russellville, June 12. - Hon. John A. Hickman, one of the best known citizens of Pope county, died at his home near Hector Friday, after lingering illness of about two months. MT. Hickman had served three terms as assessor of Pope county, and had been a valiant Confederate soldier.
 The infant son of Hon. John A. McCracken died Saturday morn ing and will be buried at the family burying grounds at Scotts- vile today.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13

narrow valley, which has been accorded the humble pursuits of man.
 Cotter will be pretty town and gives evidence of thrift and progress. As a division point, it will become a good business town. The bridge over White river has recently been com pleted, but no passenger trains have yet crossed. You get a glimpse of the tunnel into which the track disappears from this side, however.
 On a side track stood several stock cars loaded with convicts, penned up on the day of rest that is accorded them, like so many cattle. How is it possible that humane treatment may be secured these men, when let out to private contractors and taken to remote sections where any in- humanities might be practiced? Like Jean Valjean, it would harden any unfortunate's heart and develope his criminal in- stincts. It is a barnacle of bar barism and a shame and disgrace to our state, which our lawmak- CTS should remedy.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
FELL FROM A WINDOW.

Little Eula Coxie fell from a second story window of the Earnheart hotel Thursday night. The little girl got up from her bed while asleep and climbed out of the window. She fell to the metal awning, several feet be- low the window, and from it to the street. The awning checked the force of the fall and pre- vented her from striking the concrete pavement below.
 Deputy Marshal Mankins noted the disturbance when it occurred and rushed to the spot and found the child lying on the ground ap- parently lifeless. Dr. Dorr was at once called and after a little while partial consciousness was restored. No bones were broken and she is resting very well to- day. -Batesville Bee.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
I. o. o. F. ELECTION.

The election of officers of New port Lodge No. Fl, l. o. O. F, will be held Monday night, June 18th, 1904. All members are re- quested to be present.
 R. P. MORRISON, N. c.
 OTIS w. SCARBOROUGH, Sec'y.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13

Miss Mabel Padgett came down from Batesville Saturday even- ing on visit to Mrs. Narcie Minor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
SECOND EXCURSION
 ON SCENIC ROUTE.

-rt Beauties of White River Scenery n Enjoyed by 400 Excursionists M From Newport and Points # on the Branch.
 1.-The fortnightly excursions on the White River branch from Newport to Cotter, personally conducted by Messrs. T. H. Rea- mey and Gus Coffin, are proving a very popular summer diver sien the second being enjoyed by over foul hundred sight-seers and pleasure seekers.
 There was not rowdy on the entire train and not an unpleas- ant feature nor occurrence marred the pleasure of the day. Re- treatments of sandwiches, cream, lemonade, soda pop, cigars, etc., were served by the Bracy Con- fectionery Company aboard the train and everything that could have contributed to the success of the affair had been looked after by Messrs. Reamey and Coffin, who would both make good general excursion agents. Mr. Townsend should be advised in this regard.
 Till one reaches the mountains that enclose the river above Batesville you have to content yourself with snatches of unre- claimed forest and fields of grain, cotton and corn. The simmer ing waves of ripening wheat as they undulate beneath the com- mand of summer breezes dispute ff-tlra writory of king cotton and } give a div, g:sity that pleases the eye and no doubt proves profita- ble to the tiller of the soil.
 ! But these are everyday scenes and the excursion train rushes us 1 on to fresh fields and pastures new. Fifteen or twenty miles above Batesville the track closes in upon the river to escape the ascent of high bluffs that loom up as sentries on either side and the beauty and grandeur of natu- ral scenery are unfolded as the windings of the White through these mountain confines sweep 1, the train around succeeding bluffs. The White River route is aptly named. The civil engi- neer conceived no course better than that made by the mountain river. The plans of the Creator for waterway had been adopted by man for railway as the only possible inlet to the rich mineral stores of North Arkansas.
 From Penter's Bluff to Cotter you but follow the White river and crow in his air line flight would save many miles and cross and recross a hundred times the windings of the rails in horse shoe and semi-circle figures.
 Sometimes thet rain seems hem med in by the mighty cliffs that ] have jutted out to the waters edge and against whose rocky sides the rushing torrent of a swollen stream dashed it's foam in fury for ages without avail, but which gave way before the Blasting of mans appropriated ',powers and now rise in perpen- / dicular heights of several hum dred feet as monument stones to his engineering skill.
 The west bank is characterized by similar walls of rock, un- marred by the work of man. Their layer formation tells the story of creative periods and the exuberant vegetation, for soil so rocky, which frequently hides re- cesses or caves, about whose
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13
TO THE FAIR.

lU IHE AIRs
 Tickets on sale to St. Louis daily via the Iron Mountain route. S9.55 for the round trip; return limit fifteen days from date of sale. T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-13

Read the Daily Independent.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
AContemptible Wretch.

Or all the traitors known to political
life, the most detestable is the man
who accepts nomination on ticket
and then attempts to secure his own
election by trading off other candi-
dates on his ticket. BY accepting the
nomination he publicly pledges his
support for the election of the entire
ticket and then in direct violation of
that pledge, secretly calls upon the
political enemy and enters into con-
spiracy to help deliver over his fellow
candidate to defeat in consideration of
and for his own election. He is a po-
litical "Jndas" and needs only to be
known to be despised and detested by
all fair. minded men. Whenever de-
tected in his attempts to thus betray
a fellow candidate, he should be pub
licly branded as political traitor and
the voters regardless of party atlilia.
tion should see to it that he is pun
ished by An overwhelming defeat
HOlyOke Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Cha,pbcrlnin's Cough Remedy

No one who is acquainted with it.
good qualities can be surprised at tn,
great popularity of Chamberlain ;,
Cough Remedy. 1t not only cures
colds and grip effectually and perma
nently, but prevents these disease,
from resulting in pneumonia. 1t i
also certain cure for Group. Whoop
cough is not dangerous when this rem
edy is given. 1t contains no opium or
other harmful substance and may be
given as confidently to baby as to an
adult. 1t is also pleasant to take.
When all of these facts are taken in
to consideration it is not surprising
that people in foreign lands, as well
as at home, esteem this remedy very
highly and very few are willing to
take any other after having once used
it. For sale by G. Lavelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Cause Ofl,Ockjaw

Lockjaw, or tetanus, is caused by Il
bacillus or germ which exists plenti-
fully in street dirt. 1t Is inactive so
long as exposed to the air, but when
carried beneath the skin. as in the
wounds caused by percussion caps. or
by rusty nails, and when the air is ex-
cuded the germ is reused TO activity
and produces the most virulent poison
known. These germs may be destroy
ed and all danger OF lockjaw avoided
by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely as soon as the injury is received.
Pain Balm is an sntiseptic aud causes
cuts, bruises and like injuries to heal
without maturution and in one-third
the time required by the usual treat
meut. 1t is for sale by &. Lsvelle.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Big Republican Rally

A large and attentive audience
greeted Congressman Robert W
Bonynge and Greeley w. Whltford
last Friday night in the court room III
Julesburg. The room had been taste
fully decorated for the occasion with
flags, tri-colored bunting and the por-
traits of distinguished republicans
c. f. Parker, chairman of the county
central committee, presided at the
meeting. Mr.. Wh:tford was the nrSt
speaker and was introduced by the
chairman as the brother OF the demo
cratic candidate for congress In the
First district OF Colorsdo-Clay Il.
Whitford.
Mr.. Whitford spoke chiefly upon
national issues, but at the close OF his
address paid glowing tribute to the
administration of Governor James II,
Peabody and urged his reelection.
Congressman Bonynge followed Mr.,
Whitford and he, too, discussed ma
tional issues in the campaign at some
length. However, he entered also III
to discussion of state issues, and in
this discussion he heartily indorsed
the state administration.
| Mr.. B0nynge is one Of the ableSt
men in the lower house OF the national
congress; he is an orator of recognized
ability and his speech Friday night
brought forth frequent applause. He
promised that il he were again counted
out of his election by the democratic
machine in Denver, he would again
have the ballot boxes opened in Wash
ington. 1t is not likely, howerer, that
such a contingency will arise, for Con
gresham Bonynge's majority outside
of Denver will be large enough to over
come any frauds which might possibly
be perpetrated in that city.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21

As a matter of fact-and the recoFGs
will prove the statement-the count
is now being run upon a more e'o",
nomical basis than ever before IN Is
history. For fifteen years up 10 'n'
current year the cost OF the count
government has been between $s,oNO''o
ana s9,OOO.OO, this year it will prooa-
bly, be less than ss.OO0O0. This, 100
under a republican administrator
Voters should bear these facts In m'hu
while reading the rank mis-statemeh's
made by the Tidings and when listen
ing TO the inane mouthings OF th''se
who hope by such methods to deieaI
the republican ticket at the electioh
next month.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Saves Two From Death

sour little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whoOping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W. X. Hav-
iland, of Armonk, New York, but
when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with Dr.. Kings New
Discovery. Our niece who had con-
sumption in an advanced stage, also
used this wonderful medicine, and to
day she is perfectly we'll" Dcsper-
ate throat and lung diseases yield to
Or Kings New Discovery as to no
other medicine on earth. lnfallible
for coughs and colds. 80 cent and
81 90 bottles guaranteed by G. LaveIlc.
Trial bottles free.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21

In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah
A. Upson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that on
Saturday the 29th day of October a.
D. 1904, being one of the regular days
of the September Term of the County
Court of Sedgwick county, in the State
Of Colorado. |. Philo b. Epson. admin
istrator of said estate. will appear be-
fore the Judge Of said court present
my final settlement as such admins
TRAITOR, pray the approval of the same,
and will then apply to be discharged
as such administrator. At which
time and place any person IN interest
may appear and present objections to
the same if any there he.
Dated at Julesburg, Colorado, Octo-
Der 3rd, 1904.
PHILo B. UPSON,
Administrator Of the Estate of Sarah
A. Upson, dcceased.
1st Publication October :. 1904.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior.
Land Office at Sterling, Colo.

October !, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of her intention to make final
proof in support of her claim, and that
said proof will be made before Clerk
of the District Court at Julesburg,
Colorado, on November Is, 1904, viz:
Eta c. Gyger, formerly Eta G.
Upson, Hid. f. No. 1909 for the SET
Section IA, Township II North, Range
A. West.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Jessie J. Crowfoot, Jessie NJ. Miller,
Herman S. Hartman, Leanzer Darling,
all Of Sedgwick, Colorado.
ID. G. FLEMING, Register.
lst Publication October /, 1904.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Broke Into His House

Sic Quinn. of Cavendish, Vermont,
was robbed OF his customary health by
invasion of chronic constipation.
When Dr.. Kings New Life Pills broke
into his house, his trouble was arrest
ed and now he's entirely cured They
are guaranteed to cure. % cents at
g. Lavelle's drug store.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Notice of Final settlement.

lst Publication October !, 1904.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
Scdgwick County's
Financial Condition

Notwithstanding the campaign OF
misrepresentation which is being
waged against the present county
government by the local organ Of dem
ocracy and discord, the fact remains
that the financial condition of Sedg-
wick county is better than any other
county of its size in the state. This
excellent financial condition exists un-
der a republican administration and it
has been brought about by republican
officials.
To prove this statement we will ac-
cept as true the figures published by
the Tidings last week in reference to
the amount OF taxes collected during
the year 1903. The Tidings stated
that s3s,O00.OO had been collected.
The assessors books show that there
was that amount levied, but the treas
urers books show that only a little
more than s37,OOO.OO was collected.
However, for the sake of argument we
will admit that the 100000 was
COllCCGCu. AAC HuCoulSh uhSh 10, "AASiS
did this money go? or course the
Tidings intimates that the greater
part Of it has been stolen by the
"gang''-i.e., the republican officials.
Let us see how much there Is in this
insinuation.
OF the s3s, ,OOO. 90 levied, 81 200. 90 in
round numbers went to the state and
into the various school district funds of
the county: S5 900. co went to pay out
standing warrants; $S,0O0OO went to
pay salaries of county officers and in
cidental county expenses, and there is
now in the county treasurer's hands
100000.
To recapitulate:
Tax levied for 1903 $4,000. 90
Paid school dist's
and state SlI,0O0W
| Paid old indebted
| ness 100000
Paid salaries, etc 10000
Cash on hand 100000
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
s3S,OOO.OO
38, 10000 90

The igules given in the above table
are approximate amounts. even num-
bers being used for convenience. They
were taken from the treasurer's books
ald can be verified by any one who
will take the trouble to investigate.
They give the lie to the rabid misrep-
rescntations published in the local
organ of democracy and discord, and
they prove the statement made at the
beginning OF this article that Sedg-
wick county is in splendid financial
condition.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21
RAuIH BROS.
Notice OF Application to Lease
State Lands.
Office of the State Board of Land
Cnrpmi sciOpprS

Office of the State Board of Land
Commissioners.
Denver, Colorado. Sept. q, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that f. W..
Sherman, whose postotilce address is
Sedgwick, Colorado, on September p,
1901, made application No. 663 to the
State Board of Land Commissioners
to lease the following described School
Lands. situate in Sedgwick County,
Colorado to-wit:, All Of Section rs,
Township II North, Range II West.
No other application to lease the
above described premise or objections
against the above application will be
considered after October y, 1904.
Mark G. Woodruff,
Register State Board Land Commits
sionerS.
lst Publication September 80, 1901.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-21

If troubled with weak digestion
try Chambtriain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will 90 you good. For
sale by G.. Lavelle.