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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
Six Killed and Eighteen Injured on Lake Shore
Line Near NorWaIk.. Some Of the
Injured May Die.
Eastbound Limited Crashed Into Freight Car With
Terrific Force Both Cars Running
at High Rate of Speed

Cured about half way between Nor.
walk and Ceylon Junction, on the mair
line, at a point known as Wells Cor.
ners. The limited car. No. &c, in charge
of Conductor X. d. Hawkins, oi
Beach Park, and Motorman Miles Bee.
be, of Beach Park, left here bound foi
Cleveland at ABS o'clock. The cal
was filled, nearly every seat being TAX
en-. The limited had the right of way
rounded curve and almost instantly
crashed into an express, or freight car
No. 49,
Motorman Beebe jumped, after ap.
plying the air, but the passengers had
absolutely no chance to escape With
terrific crash, the cars came together
There was grinding and twisting and
then came the snrieks and cries OF
the injured Those more fortunate
being in the rear of the car, soon eX-
triCated themselves and began the
work of rescue, while messengers were
sent out for help.
The smoking department just behind
the vestibule, was the death trap. Ev-
cry man killed occupied a seat in this
compartment, and only one man in the
small space escaped death. The COM
partment was separated from the bal
anCe of the car by glass partitions,
When the crash came, the big freight
car ploughed through the front of the
limited car, tearing away timbers and
crushing the men beneath great
weights. Death was instantaneous for
nearly all.
1t was necessary to use jacks to raise
the freight car before the bodies could
be taken out. Women had tainted
Some were on their knees praying for
mercy or in thankfulness for having
been permitted to live. Others ran
away holding their ears to keep out the
screams of the terribly injured. Man
ager Stout, who is an old railroad man,
says the scene was the worst he ever
witnessed.
BY o'clock, the dead and more Sc
rlously injured had been brought here.
The dead were taken to Hays morgue,
where they were examined by physi-
clans, including Dr.. Charles G. Per-
kins, of Cleveland. In nearly every
case, the chest had been crushed in by
heavy timbers and three had skulls
crushed. The bodies were badly man
gled.
For the injured, rooms were engaged
at the st. Charles hotel and a dozen
physicians were kept busy. Attorneys
and others were also busy, Norwalk
people did everything in their power,
Offering to throw open their homes to
core for the injured. The railroad off,
ciaIs at once began the task of locat-
ing relatives of the dead and most seri-
ously injured, but they made slow pro-
gress.
The only statement that General
Manager Stout would make as to the
cause of the accident was Some one
did not live up to the rules. Who it
was, we do not know"
1t has been learned, however, that
the motorman of the freight car had
no orders to meet the limited. A west
bound limited from Cleveland was fol-
lowing the freight car and but mo-
ment later might have figured in sim
liar collision. The car was loaded with
passengers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
ST0LzENBACH
Reappointed Member of
Canton Board of Review
Special to Morning News.

Special to Morning News.
Columbus, June 2.--William Stolzen-
bach, Republican, was today reap
pointed member of the Canton board
of review for term of five years. He
had been appointed for one year when
the Office was created With Ave ex-
ceptions all the one year members of
city boards were today re-appointed for
the full term of five years, by the
state board of appraisers and asses.
sors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
Suicide at Glenville.

Glenville, June august Schmitt.
aged G3 years, a florist, shot himself
twice in the head today The powder
from the revolver set fire to the bed
and the body was partially burned
when found by his son. No reason
is assigned for the act.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
Special to Morning News.

Special to Morning News
Norwak. o., June "A most hor-
rible accident occurred upon the Lake
Shore electric line here this evening
resulting in the death of six persons
and the injury Of Is others, some OF
whom will die.
THE DEAD:
Charles Peck. Lorain.
w. w Sherwood, Garretson.
Neil Sullivan, Binghampton, n. Y.
Clarence Ketchem, Lorain.
Ralph Williams (colored), Indianap-
oils.
Unidentified man.
THE INJURED:
Steve Watergo, crushed and cut;
Frank Libing, Cleveland, cut; Amelia
Furnice, Rose Burns, Gertrude Miller
ana Mrs. Louise o. Miller, heads cut;
Chief Electrician Moore and Mrs
George Danes of Cleveland, internally
injured; NJ. Mcdonald. internal in
juries; J. c. King, Fremont; X. d.
Hawkins, conductor, hurt in back and
shoulder; Miles Bebee, motorman, back
hurt; William Fletcher, Norwalk and
c. II. Otto, Elyria, slightly; Mrs. w.
r Ensign, Toledo. leg broken Mrs. r.
G. Sayres, Toledo, head crushed;
Myrtle Naegel, Cleveland, head injur-
ed; George Sturgeon, motorman, head
badly crushed.
The east bound limited electric car
left Norwalk at 4:4o this evening and
crashed into an electric package car
at Wells Corners, three miles from here
at 5:15. The freight car had stopped
at Berlinville about four miles east, to
unload freight, and started west again.
Both cars were running at a high rate
Of speed and the collision was ter
rife one. The freight car cut almost
through the limited and the wonder is
that any escaped alive.
The spot where the accident occurred
was a lonely one and 1t was some time
before assistance arrived. A special
car was hurried to the scene with doc
tors and nurses. When they arrived
the scene beggared description. Men
and women imprisoned beneath heavy
timbers were screaming for help. Will
ing hands carried out the wounded, but
many were pinioned under the heavy
timbers and the cars had to be lacked
up before they could be released.
One man screamed, MY God, take
these timbers off of me and let me get
my breath" He died before he could
be taken out.
The six men who were killed were
IN the smoking compartment They
were piniOned in and all were dead
when removed. They were so crushed
and rlangled that it was with difficulty
that they were identified. The dead
and injured were removed to this city
and the ST. Charles hotel was used as
temporary hospital. Every physician
and nurse in the city were called upon
to care for the wounded, some of whom
It is thought have received fatal in
juries.
At this hour the responsibility for
the accident cannot be learned. Some
one blundered and the two cars occupy
ing the same track were allowed to
meet running at high rate of speed.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Norwalk, June 2.-The wreck oc-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Sarah Patterson (Alliance)
petition to allow executors claim fled
Notice ordered
Estate of j. Harrison Jones wash
ington township will filed for probate
Estate of Sarah j. Hill (Alliance)
will filed for probate.
Estate of Christopher Strobel (Can-
tom will filed for probate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
Indicted for Bribery.

Cleveland, June 2.'-Morrls Greens.
pan, juror in the Pisciota murder
case, was today indicted for having
paid $25 each to Jurors Gates and Drift
field, He was placed in jail pending
an appeal for a new trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
His Throat Gashed.

painesville, June Al w. Orndorf,
vice president of the Euclid Avenue
Auto company. of Cleveand, was found
here today weak from loss of blood
from cash in his throat. No rea-
sons are given for his condition. He
will recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
NEEDS MORE
Than Ia, 900 to Relieve
Port Arthur.

London. June 3.-The New Chwang
correspondent of the London Daily
Mail cables that General Stalkenberg,
with force of $4,000 men has reached
Wafangtien from Liaoyang. He is
stated to be endeavoring to relieve Port
Arthur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07

AS General Oku has fully 10000 men
before Port Arthur It is hard to credit
the above as $4,000 men would be of lit
tie service to General Stoessel, the
commandant at Port Arthur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07
PERMITS TO WED.

William Strobel and Bina Gerber,
Richville
James Pollock and Lizzie Mossop,
North Lawrence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-06-07

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Norwalk, June 2.-The wreck oc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR NOTES.

At the May meeting of the District Chris.
tan Endeavor Union, which is to be held
Monday night at the Assembly's Presby-
terrain Church, 9Th and streets northwest.
Mr.. Hermon c. Metcalf will give his stere-
opticon lecture on THE Liquor Traffic in
Washington" This lecture was recently
presented before a large audience at the
Sunday evening service of the First Con-
gregational Church. and the union officers
have since requested Mr.. Metcalf to give it
before the union. Many of the views were
made from photographs taken especially to
illustrate this lecture, and some new pic
lures have been added since 1t was last
given.
Preceding the stereopticon lecture, which
is announced for s o'clock, there will be
held at 7:30 brief business session of the
union which al. Endeavorers have been re-
quested to .tend. This meeting will be for
the purpose of holding UNCONVENTIONAL eau
cuses to choose representatives to serve en-
the nominating committee that Is to select
candidates for Office for the year beginning
September 1. The Endeavorers Of each de-
nomination will meet In separate group.
and select the number Of Representatives tc
which they are entitled.
The following persons have been appoint
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EPWoRTH LEAGUE NOTES.

~
The topic for the devotional meeting on
Sunday evening. May I. is Answered
Prayers" reference for which is Acts, iv:
23-31
Mr.. Edward Van Horn conducted the de-
votional meeting at Gorsuch Chapter last
Sunday evening. Mr.. Van Horn gave an
interesting talk on the lesson, and the
meeting was well attended and instruct
i've. Mr.. George z. COLLISION will be in
charge Of the service ON Sunday evening.
The officers Of the fourth general confer
ence district Epworth League held meet
ing in Harrisburg Pa, on April 81, and ar
ranged a program for the convention of
that organization at Mountain Lake Park
on July ALT next.
Eldbrooke Chapter decided Wednesday
evening to observe the anniversary of the
league on May Is. The program for the
meeting was left in the hands of the first
vice president, Mrs. F. 7. Israel. At the
meeting appropriations were made for the
district league dies, and an appropriation
of s. for the support of the Epworth
Lea que bed in Sibley Hospital, this city.
Baltimore leaguers will celebrate the an
niversary of the organization of the league
in Mount Vernon Place Church, Baltimore,
May Ii. Rev. Mr.. Sheridan will deliver the
address, and Mr.. Frank T. Israel of this
city, first vice president of the conference
league, has been requested to take part in
the exercises. which he will probably do
PrOf. FRANK Llttell has resigned from the
presidency of Dumbarton Chapter and
Rev. Frank H. Havenner, the pastor Of
that church, has been elected to that office.
The board Of control of the District Ep-
worth League will meet at Wesley Church
on Wednesday evening.
On Friday evening Douglas Chapter gave
a social at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Ison, the latter the fourth vice presi-
dent of the chapter. A very enjoyable
evening was spent by the large number of
friends and members of the league who
were present. A number Of games were
INDUCED in, the most popular being a po-
tato race, which was won by Mr.. Clarence
o. Wood. secretary Of the league, and Miss
Cecilia Spear. A prize was awarded each.
Miss Irene Knapp delivered several reci-
tatfons. There were also several piano
solos rendered, among others French solo
by Miss Marie Fathers. Another social
will be given by this chapter in May.
The devotional meeting held Sunday
evening last at Douglas was very interest
ing and instructive. 1t was conducted by
Miss Anna Nevfus.
Weighed in the Balance" Is the title of
the program for the fifteenth anniversary
Of the Epworth League. which will be cell
ebrated in all chapters on Sunday evening,
May Is.
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lK,E@beD&burebe.|

ed by President KellaH to oct as chairmen
of these denominations groups.s Baptist
Mr.. Shuttle of Temple, 1GhBnch; Christian,
J P Mccurdy Of W ,d. Avenue Church:
Church: Lutheran. Walter Locke of Mizpah
Society; Methodist Epissopy. Judge Arson
8. Taylor of Union CHURCH; Methodist
Protestant. r. T. BALLARD ofsCongress Street
Assembly's Church: United Brethren. Miss
Gertrude Gottwals of, Memorial Church.
The election of union qatceES is to be held
at the June meeting, In connaction with the
annual social.
Rev T. F. Chambers. a former president
of the Christian Endeavor Society of Cal
vary Baptist Church. occupied the pulpit
of that church last Sunday morning. Mr..
Chambers is now pastor of Baptist church
at Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Miss Martha L. Blanchard has been
elected corresponding secretary OF the
Christian Endeayor Society of the Fifth
Congregational Church ..
President Owen P. Kellar of the District
Christian Endeavor Union was the speaker
at a meeting held by the Young Mems
Christian Association at Alexandria. Va,
last Sunday afternoon.
A mass meeting in the interest OF the pro-
posed new church in Southeast Washington
is to be held next Friday night at the Yer
auspices of the Disciples Christian En-
deavor Union. This meeting has been called
by President Harry 8. WEIGH in pursuance
of action taken at a recent meeting of the
building and finance committees. The plans
for the new church will be on exhibition.
and a number of brief addresses are to be
made concerning the undertaking. The
Vermont avenue Endeaperers will act as
hosts and serve light refreshments at the
close of the meeting.
A party of sixteen Endeavorers from tho
Young Peoples Society of Calvary Baptist
Church went to Chevy Chase one evening
recently and conducted prayer meeting.
Mr. Edwin S. Fry, chairman of the mis-
sionary committee, led the service and MISS
Marie Dodd sang two solos.
The officers of the District Christian En-
deavor Union have received an announce
ment that the st. Louis union has appoint
ed a reception committee to welcome ana
look after the comfort of Endeavorers VINO
visit the exposition. ~
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR HOUR
Conducted by Grace Livingston Hill.


Topic; Answered Prayers ''uActs 4: 1881.
%. And being let go, theyfwent to their
own company, end reported all that the
chief priests and elders had said unto them.
"a And when they had heard that, they
lifted up their voice toi God with one ac-
cord. and said, Lord, thou art God, which
hast made heaven. and earth. and the sea,
and all that in them Isl 81
%. Who oy the mouth Of Thy servant
David hast said. Why did the heather rage.
and the people imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and
the rulers were gatherad t9gether against
the Lord. and against His Christ
81 For of a truth against Thy holy child
Jesus. whom Thou hast, Amounted. both
Herod, and Pontius PLATE, with the Cen
tiles, and the people of Israel. were gath
cred together.
%. For to do whatsoever Thy hand ard
Thy counsel determined before to be done.
% And now, Lord, behold their threat
enings: and grant unto Thy servants that
With all beldness they may speak Thy
word.
90 BY stretching forth Thine hand to
heal; and that signs and wonders may be
done by the name OF Thy holy child. Jesus.
81. And when they had prayed, the place
was shaken where they were assembled to-
gether; and they were all filed with the
Holy Ghost. and they spake the word OF
God with holiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

On the program for the tri-diocesan as
senYbly of the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew,
in the dioceses of Washington, Maryland
and Easton. which is to meet at Annapolis,
Nd, May 21-22 more than usual space has
been allotted the junior department of the
brotherhood The majority of the addresses
at the boys conferences will be delivered
by selected members of the Junior chap
tiers in the three dioceses.
Epiphany Chapel Junior Brotherhood
Chapter has established q clothing bureau
in the parish house of the chapel. sup
plying, as far as possible. clothes for boys
who, for the lack of suitable clothing, can
not attend church or Sunday school.
Mr.. Fred A. Anderson Of Trinity Brother
hood Chapter assists in conducting the reg
ular weekly religious services at Fort
Washington, Md. - 4ye
Emmanuel Junior Brotherhood Chapter
have elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Arthur Pezoid director; How
ard Brady. vice director: Walter w. Toll
son. secretary; Turner Perkins. treasurer.
The Rev. Edward 8. Dunlap Of St Johns
Church, Lafayette Square. conducted the
service held under the auspices of the local
assembly Of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
at the Soldiers. Sailors and Marines
Club last Sunday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30

DR.. r. B. Garrett of Portsmouth, Va, has
been conducting special preaching services
at the Second Baptist Church all this week.
He will hold three services tomorrow and
will cor t!nue to hold meetings throughout
next week Tomorrow's services will be at
II am, $50 pm. and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30
Lohengrin.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
Speaking of green: Nearly everybody says
"Lo-en-GREEN." The educated Germans
pronounce 1t s.LO-en-grin." The other day
in Sherrys noted young man spoke of the
opera as sLo-EN-grin." Some one in the
party was bold enough to take him to task.
whereupon he explained: Il was sitting in
the cafe at the Hotel Cecil one night when
an English lord and German count at an
adjoining table got into an argument about
the opera, and both pronounced 1t with a
sharp emphasis on the EN-" I took the cue.
and shall continue to call It 'Lo- EN-grin.' =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30

Mayme-"So you and Mr.. Goodthing are
really engaged. are your
Edyth-"Yes. 1t happened last evening"
Mayme-"Well, it's q poor leap year that
doesn't benefit some one."-ChicaGo News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is n list Of advertised letters re
naming In the Washington ID. c. post Office Sat
urtay. April 30. 1904.
To obtain any OF these letters the applicant
should cal for Advertised Letters" -
IL not called for within two GU weeks they VIII
he sent TO the Dead Letter Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30

The church was in trouble that day when
Peter and John came back from prison and
told of the threats of the high priests But
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-03-04

too late 10 be published in the early
editions OF the morning papers. but II
confirms the opinion founded upon
earlier rumors that Admiral Togo made
n daring attempt to bottle up the Rus
sian fleet at Port Arthur. and although
vicoroy Alexieff asserts that the en-
trance to the harbur OF Port Arthur
Is still free. the fact that Admiral To-
COS fleet. minus the vessels injured In
the courageous exploit. was soon
steaming at full speed on n southeast
course from Woi-Hai-Wei. Is inter-
prcted ~ an Indication OF tho japanese
ndmiral's satisfaction with the accom-.
pilshment OF his design.
II Is pointed ont here that II VIII
be difficult for the Russians, In the
darkness Of night. to ascertain Just
what had happened to japanese vessels
Or,to distinguish between hulks. II was
their intention to sink and torpedo
boats. AZ two Injured vessels were OBJ
served stenmlng slowly away from
Port Arthur. and a. the japanese fleet
was going at null speed OH Wei-Hai-
Wei. It IL presumed that the two in.
| jurcd yossls might have one elsewhere
TO repair.
Another explanation Of the lncom.
| plctcness Of Admiral Togo's squadron
~ seen on Wci-Iiai-Wci is that he
! possibly loft some vessels to watch
on Port Arthur.
Further details Of this engagement
from Independent sources are awaited
with the greatest interests. but II Il
believed that the reports that japanese
battlcships or transports were sunk
should be tal,on with n degree Of al
luwance.
Tho general opinion in London #
that Admiral Toga. after possibly TO-
turning 10 Japan 10 affect repairs, viii
next devote his attention to the Rus
sian N~ladlyustuck squadron.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-03-04
VICTORY CAUSED rNrmrsI,sM.
Jap- Attacked Russian wnrshtps
WIN Tnrn,hn mnnt..

Paris, Feb, 25-The Russian embas-
~ here has received n communication
TO the effect that n japanese squadron
during the night Of February q tried
To block the entrance Of Port Arthur
harbor. NJ the same time attacking
Russian warshlps there with torpedo
boats and trying To ret them on fire,
The hattleship Retyisan. supported by
the coast batteries, repealed this at
tack. forced the Japanese to retire and
succeeded In sinking four Of their vcs-
sells.
The news Of this Russian victory was
posted IN the Hobbies OF the chamber
Of deputies during the session Wednes-
day and caused great enthusiasm,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-03-04

rnoM yi,Euoy ALEyiErr.
says Japs Attempted 10 sin. eau
-rs Loaded with III ~ ~ mnbI-s.

81. Petersburg. Feb %. 2:i5 n. M
a telegram from viccroy Alexicn to
thu ear says:
al n quarter before three in the
morning ~ February %. numerous
Japanese torpedo boats attempted to
attack the hattloship Rctyizan and sink
largo steamers loaded with inilam.
mahlcs. The Hotylzln was the nrat
10 observe the turpcdohoai8 and opened
u strong fire un them She was sup
ported by the land batteries. She de-
stroycd two steamers near the en-
france " the harbur: they were COM
Ing directly towards her. ono II them
went on tho rucl,s neal the lighthouse
un Tiger Peninsula. and another sank
under Golden nm Tho Rctyizan OBJ
served four steamers In a sinking con-
dltior and clght torpedo boats depart
lng slowly to rcioln the waiting Jap.
ancgc warships. \ portion 81 the
crews of the japanese vessels was
drowned The grounded steamer IL
siill burning. Tho enemy ~ observed
In the oning Of Port Arthur In two
lines"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-03-04
s-uspnprr'. rrint I.xtrns.

Rumors Of this victory were spread
far and wide over the city during the
early part OF tho evening. and the
crowds which had gathered In the
streets in spite Of the severe cold to
discuss tho nows we're greatly excited.
one newspaper printed an extra relating
to the victory based on a moager tcle-
gram from London, but as the night
wore on without official confirmation
the crowds disappeared. except from
around the newspaper Offices. These
remained thronged with oilces and
other who were resolved to await the
official announcement.
First Decisive Russian Victory.
The news " the victory was accom-
panied by two stories, one that after
the first decisive Russian victory tho
emperor would orer peace. and tho
other that Japan bad deposed the en-.
ptror Of Corea and formally annexed
that country.
Both these reports arc without con.
nrmntlon, and they are given simply
rs examples ~ the stories which float
cd about In the excited crowds.