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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
NEED THE MONEY

Portland, Me-, Feb. 4.-Counsel for
the American Board OF Foreign Mis-
sions today made the first move to-
ward contesting with the heirs-at-law
the last testament Of Solomon II.
Chandler, who left about 100000 for
foreign missions by one will, and In
another will. alleged to have been ex-
ecuted when he was under guardian
ship, bsqueathed half OF his estate to
his nephew and the remainder to mis-
sions. The case will be tried In April.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
FILLED HIM WITH SHOT

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 4,-Victor
Hundley tonight shot three loads OF
bird shot into his stepfather, ]. G. r.
Percival, because the latter was drunfi
and beating his wife, Hundley's moth
er. The 15-year-old lad was In bed
when he heard the row and going out
side saw the man kick the woman In
the back. The lad fired two shots into
him through window and later re-
loaded his gun and running around the
house shot again. Percival may die.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
BURNED WHILE ASLEEP

Montreal. Que, Feb. 5.-Three sleep
ing inmates were burned to deatir
early this morning In dwelling house
nre on Cadieux street. The victims
are; Mrs. Robert Crawford. her is
years old son and James Hogan, her
son-in-law. The charred bodies were
found on the floor Of the house. The
cause Of the fire is unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
TERRIFIC STORMS

Halifax. N. s. Feb. 4.-After a terri
fic passage of fourteen days from Liy-
erpool. the Allan Mail steamer Pre-
torian, arrived tonight. She ran into
two hurricanes. one on the Irish coast,
the other off Sable Island. Boats were
broken, skylights smashed and the. deck
damaged. The main valve also gave
out but the engineers after FIVE hours
made the necessary repairs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
LAST OF The ARMY

Havana, Feb. 4.-The last of the
American army Of occupation sailed
from Cuba tonight on the transport
Sumner. They marched out of Cab
ana barracks after their places had
been taken by members Of the Cuban
National guard and, after listening to
short laudatory address by Presi-
dent Palma proceeded to Triscornia
pier. where they boarded the trans.
pert. .ii
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
PEACE HOPE GONE

London. Feb. 4.-The, correspond
ent of Reuters News Agency tele-
graphing from Toxic tonight, declares
that all hope for peace has been abb
andoned. The cabinet and the elder
statesmen held long conference this
afternoon at which the Emperor was
present. 1t is believed that q weighty
decision was arrived at. but all pres
ent declined to discuss the meeting
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
FOR PRESIDENT, 1903,
MARCUS A. HANNA
Cards Being Distributed on the
Streets of Pittsburs-M. A. Hess,
of Illinois for Running Mate.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. Cards were
being distributed on the streets in
Pittsburg today by well dressed
strangers announcing a presidential
ticket for 1908. The ticket is Marcus
A. Hanna, of Ohio for president and
Magnus A. Hess, of Illinois for vice
president. These are said to be the
business mems, farmers working
mems and athletics choice"
On the diverse side Of the card is a
photo engraving of picture of all the
presidents Of this country since Wash
ington and the simple announcement,
For president, Marcus A. Hanna,
1908.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-02-09
HAS MARRIED
ANOTHER WIFE
GUFFlN'S DISAPPEARANCE
is EXPLAINED
He Claims to Have Been
Divorced
FROM WIFE NUMBER ONE

Strange Tale OF a Machine Operator
Who Worked in canton--Wife Says
He Deserted Her and His Child.
Story Of the Divorce is Denied at
Lima.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
SNAPSHOTS.

Tear off another leaf.
Vale. vale September.
Golden rod is plentiful.
Several marriages on the tapis.
The days are precptibly shorter.
Versatile September takes its leave
today.
IT'S said there are bad spoilers in
town.
September is bidding warm fare
we'll.
The leaves are turning on the trees
and calendar.
Mature is beginning to lay down
her inter- carpet.
"A girl has to have very red hair 10
believe it is any more than blonde.
Anyway, they'll never invent fly
ing machine to so as fast as money.
"A lobster and cucumber supper is a
good thing TO start ones conscience
working
"A woman has a good deal of excite
ment pretending she admires man for
his mind.
When a leit-handed man asks a
girl to go buggy riding it makes her
blush to wonder which side she will sit
on.
"A girls red hair gets very much
golden when you fall in love with her.
1t makes woman awful nervous to
think how nervous she would be if a
button came off.
The more viii power man has the
less he tries to convince his wife OF any
thing he knows is right.
Even Christian Science can't fool
woman into thinking green apple colo
hasn't a stronger giip on a boy than any
other influence.
The satisfaction a woman gets out OF
her husband not being a genius is II
never strikes twice in the same family.
1t is easier to get engaged than di-
vorCed and the expense is about stand
off.
The man who exacts payment of a
debt on the hour seldom settles on the
same basis.
Many a man gets down on his
knees in his wite's presence to look for
a lost collar button.
When a girl has perfect monopoly
of a young man she ought TO be satisfied
with her stock.
His satanic majesty grins when
woman goes TO church for the purpose
OF displaying her new clothes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
TRAMwAY COMPETITION.
Special Dispatch TO Evening Capital

London. Eng. Sept 30.-The steam
railways OF England, like those of tile
United States, are beginning to feel
seriously the competition of the cleo
trio or tramway companies. A govern
ment blue book just issued shows
that the number OF tramway passen-
gers has exceeded the number of third.
class railway passengers in each year
since 1900; also that the excess of that
year has been subsequently very large
~ increased. Further, the increase il
the number of tramway passengers
during the last twelve months has
been over fifty times the increase III
the number OF third class railway pas
sengers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
In Praise Of Ohamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy.I

"Allow me to give you few words
in praise of Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mr.. John
HAMLET. of Eagle Pass. Texas. 81
sufferd one week with bowel trouble and
took all kinds of medicine without getting
any reliet, when my friend, Mr.. c.
johnson, merchant here, advised me to
take this remedy. After taking one dose
| felt greatly relieved and when | had
taken the third dose was entirely cured.
thank you from the bottom Of my heart
for putting this great remedy in the hands
of mankind. For sale by Feldmeyer
Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30

I could have raised ten pounds of weight
from the ground the pain was so severe.
This was my condition when began US
ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
relieved me and now am never troubled
as / was. My back is strong and l can
walk or ride long distance and feel just
as strong as / did twenty-five years ago.
/ think so much of Doan's Kidney Pills
that / have given supply of the remedy
to some of my neighbors and they have
also found good results. If you can sift
anything from this rambling note that
will be of any service to you, or to any
enc suffering from kidney trouble. you
are at liberty to do So"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Corton will be
mailed on application to any part of the
United States. Address Foster-Milburn
Co, Buffalo, n. Y. Sold by all dealers;
price, fifty cents per box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30

conditions which If neglected or unskill-
fully treated terminate in consumption.
There 10 no alcohol in vGolden Med
ical Discovery" and il Is entirely free
from opium, cocaine and other narcotics.
Accept no substitute for SGoiden Med
ical Discovery There is nothing cjust
as good"
Fl took q severe cold which settled in the
bronchial tubes" writes Rev. Prank Hay, of
Nortouville. Jefferson Co, Kansas. amer try
ing medicines labeled Sure Cure almost with
out number. I was led 10 try DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. I took two bottles and was
cured and have stayed cured
slWhen / think Of the great pain had to
endure. and the terrible cough had, il seems
almost a miracle that was so soon relieved
That God may spare you many years and
abundantly bless you IL the prayer Of your
grateful friend"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing 1908 large pages, is
sent free on receipt of stamps to pay ex-
pense of mailing only Send II one
cent stamps for the book in paper covers
or 81 stamps for II in cloth binding. Adj
dress DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
GIDEoNS IN CONVENTION.
Special Dispatcn % Evening CapItal.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 30. The
Gideons, an organization of Christian
travelling men, holds its annual ma
tional convention in Minneapolis dur.
ing the next two days and delegates
are arriving in large numbers to attend
the sessions The order is strongest in
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
Indiana and Missouri, though dele.
gates will be present from many other
states besides. Even far-off California
will have several representatives al
the meeting. The business sessions
will be held tomorrow and will be de.
voted to the reception of reports and
the election of officers. Sunday there
will be special services in several OF
the leading churches, at which adj
dresses will be delivered by evangel.
lists and other prominent speakers who
belong to the organization.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
BALTIMoRE & OHIO RAILROAD.

Cheap Excursions to rhe st Louis
Worlds Fair:Every Wednesda" insAu-
gust. September and October Only
$I7.OO Round Trip From Annapolis
Tickets will be good going in coaches
only on Specified Trains.
Returning, tickets viii be good in
coaches only on all regular trains, leav-
ing St. Louis not later than ten days. IN
Guiding date eft sale.
Cali on Ticket Agent for time of train
and full information.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
GOOD FIGHT EXPECTED.
Special DISPATCH to Eve,;ux Coastal

Baltimore. Nd. Sept. 3O.-Sam
Langford. the Boston colored boxer.
who has won decisions over Joe Cans
and Joe Walcott. and Dave Holly, the
colored Philadelphia lightweight, are
TO furnish the chief attraction at to-
nights show of the Eukrea Athletic
Club. They are scheduled for q 10
round bout at catch weights. Both
men are regarded as among the best
of their class and as a consequence
their meeting is expected to result in
one of the hardest battles seen in this
section for some time. The two have
been training faithfully for some time
aud appear 20 be in fine condition for
the contest
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

Excursion Rate to the Great York Fair.
The big York. Pa. Fair will be held
on October 3. I. 5. 6 and 2. 1904. and the
Western Maryland X. X. will sell cheap
Excursion Tickets thereto, including
coupons of admission to the fair.
The Fair this year will present many
new attractions, and will be wen worth
a visit.
For further information apply to local
Ticket Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
BIG TOBACCO MERGER.
Special Dispatch to Evening Capita


New York, Sept. 30.-As the con.
summation of the plan initiated when
the Consolidated Tobacco Company
came into existence three years age
for the purpose of acquiring the Con-
tinentaI and American Tobacco com
panies, the stockholders of the three
companies hold meetings today tC
ratify the plan of the directors for the
actual merger of the three concerns
into one company, to be called the
American Tobacco Company. The
merger plan provides for the CONVEX
sion of the stock of the Consolidated
Tobacco Company ($40. 600, OO0) and
the American common stock and Con-
tinental common stock not held by the
Consolidated Tobacco Company ($242.
45o) into the common stock OF the
new company at par.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
NATURE SPARES
The stricken Rose From Griel

The Stricken Rose From draehs
What a fortunate provision of nature
II is. that deprives the rose OF mental
suffering; for how poignant would be its
grief to discover, in the height or its
blooming glory, that a canker fed at Its
heart. and that its beauty and fragrance
were doomed forever. Nature always
spares the suffering: she IS a veritable
store-house OF pleasing rewards. for
those who seek her aid. In the years
gone by falling hair and grayness have
cast a gloom over the lives Of thousands
of young women. but thanks to the in
vestirations Of scientists the true cause
~ hair destruction Is now known to be
q germ or parasite that burrows into
The hair follicles. Newbro's Herpicide
absolutely destroys this germ, thus
,,ermftting the hair to grow as ma
ture intended. Sold by leading drug
cisfs. Send 1Oc. in stamps Tor sample
to The Herpicids Co., Detroit. Mich
Feldmeyer Brothers
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
MISSOURI REPUBLICAN CLUBS
ss..:.f TN;.ca..h e. Ev.n;ou C.o;f.l


st. Louis, mo. Sept. 30 Delegates
from many parts of the state we're
present this morning at the opening
of the Missouri Republican Clubs
convention. President Charles f..
Gallenkamp called the gathering to
order. Practically the only business
before the convention is the selection
of delegates to represent the state at
the meeting of the national league in
indianapolis next week. When the
business has been disposed of the con-
vention will listen TO addresses by
prominent party leaders and league
workers, including Cyrus p. Wal
bridge, Republican nominee for COVER
nor of Missouri; j. Hampton Moore.
of Philadelphia, president of the Ma
tional League of Republican Clubs,
and Sid. p Redding, president of the
Republican League of Arkansas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30

]. B. Corton.
farmer and lum-
BERN a n, of
Deppe, N. O.,
says 81 suffer-
ed for years
with my back.
1t was so bad
that 1 could
not walk any
distance or
even ride in
easy buggy. 1
do NOT helievo
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
SPARKSFROM THE TELEGRAPH
Items OF Interest Gathered From All
Parts Of The Country
CONDENSED.
LANNON'S OUT IN IOWA.


Des Moines. Ia. Sept. 3O.-Begin-
ming with a meeting in Des Moines
tonight Speaker Cannon will be kept
busy ia Iowa during the next few
days. Tomorrow he will make a num-
Der Of rear platform speeches in the
second congressional district. winding
up with night meeting at Dayen-
port. The tour will be resumed Mon
day and will conclude in the evening
with meeting at Clinton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
How tn Make 500.

A chance to win $4,000 is offered TO
readers of this paper by the Oxford
Dlstilling Company. They will present
this amount to the person guessing near
est the number of votes received in the
coming election OF Parker and Roose-
welt. For particulars address the Ok
ford Distilling Company No. S59-H N.
Howard Street, Baltimore. Md. al
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
PAUL BROWDY.
THE OPTICIAN
Is WEST STREET.

Eyes Examined Free of Charge.
Are your Eyes effected DO you suf-
fer with h adache. neuralgia or nervous
ness-lf they are. why not come to an
experienced Optician and have them ex-
amined free of charge. Others have
been benefited. why not you.
All glasses guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Office,
PAUL BROWDY.
A6 West Street, Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30

Best Grade Cigars tall Havana
illers) in city. 5 cents each % for 2S
cents. at Murphy's 5. corner Randall and
Prince George street. az
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30

draught, just to
cool of. This
is the beginning
of many a cough
which ultimate
~ involves the
bronchial tract
and the lungs.
For coughs in
any stage there
is no remedy so
valuable as DIR.
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry. II cures
deep-seated, OBJ
stinate coughs,
bronchitis,
bleeding of the
lungs. and Ike
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
Cooling or.

The man who would sit on a cake of
ice TO cool of would be considered crazy.
Yet Il Is a very common thing for a per-
son heated by exercise to stand in cool
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
CouIdn'tLift Ten Pounds.
DOan's Kidney Pills Brought Strength
and Health to the Sufferer, MAXI
ing Him Feel Twenty-Five
Years Younger.

Sick kidneys cause weak, lame or
aching back, and a weak back makes
a weak man. Can't be well and strong
until the kidneys are cured. Treat them
with Doan's Kidney Pills. Here's the
testimony of one man cured.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
zATEs oF ADvERr1sINts.

,, .ouare. ave lines NOupAreiD art insertion
ons . sss,hse5rysnt Insertions % cent?. Speciai
- made with monthly quarterly anu ssAii5
--,ooal notices and political or persona
- -,scafions Is cents per line BourRoisf,
comm nun Il nsertions, 10 cents per line.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
1nnaDolis, Washington & BALTIC. R. R
an,ain Enect juno s. 1905

Time schedule in Eject june p iSOA-
Tram, .s4. and the Junction with trains
ing ~ ' osS aud Washington, aud other
points as follows
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1904-09-30
Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line Railroad

,r.,,,,s ,e,v. Annapolis for baltimore week
- : Ss 4 10 1000 a. ma, Iz3S. 5-9S ahu
mn. sundays, 500, $50 a. M. 600 ana TOO
ID.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-06
FAIR NEARLY READY
Activity Everywhere IN Evidence
at Greatest Of Worlds Fairs.
A1 the Exhibit Palaces Are Practtcnh
~ Completed-The Pike Costa
over 5000, OOO-Thousandn
OfMen Engaged IN Land-
ncnpe Work.

February finds the Worlds Fair CITY
looming the finishing touches OF splen-
Tor that viii greet the eyes Of the mil
ions OF visitors on April so, the OPEN
ing DAY.
A bird's-eye view Of the sight causes
the observer to express surprise at the
forward state Of everything pertain
ing to the enterprise. He sees the
central picture almost as II viii be
when the throbbing machinery shall
be set in motion. The palaces Of Var
led Industries, Machinery, Manufac-
ture, Mines and Metallurgy, Education
and Electricity. Liberal Arts and
Transportation need little II anything
TO place them In readiness for the time
when the world shall seek admission.
The C~olonnade Of States has be-
come a magnificent reality, and I'M
mediately in its central front rises the
Festival Hall, whose massive dome
reaches skyward 200 feet and is larger
than any in the world. Behind the
Colonnade, clothed in architectural
magnihcence. is the permanent Art
Building Of white stone. One sees the
lagoons completed and also the ways
where great cascades viii leap down
the terrace.
And in an equally advanced stage Is
the second picture, which has the giant
Palace of Agriculture as its central hg-
ure, with the Palaces Of Horticulture
and Forestry. Fish and Game as noble
adjuncts. Here a rose garden, covering
six acres Of ground. has been planted;
here the great floral clock has been
installed, and the plants that viii serve
as numerals are ready to be taken
from the greenhouses; here again has
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-06

cH1NERY, WORLDS FAIR. ST.
LOUIS.
been outlined the map Of the United
States, In which each commonwealth
will be represented by the vegetable
life for which It is prominent in the
world Of commerce; and here also
ponds are formed for the lotus Of the
Nile and the lily OF the Amazon, flow
ers that viii slumber In nurseries Of
tropical heat until the warm rays OF
spring permit their transplanting.
In the district known as the Terrace
Of States buildings have risen as II By
magic. No boom town ever grew with
the rapidity shown IN this wooded
area. In the immediate neighborhood,
a leviathan Of steel arches, Is the
United States Government building,
In which are now being installed the
curiOs from the Smithsonian Instit0-
ton. The Army and Navy displays,
and others equally interesting. have
been sent from Washington and are
now being put in place.
Great Britain's structure is practical
~ completed. and the material used
In construction is 80 similar to that
In the famous OrangeFy that visitors
from the little isle might well imagine
themselves home again when in its Vi
cinity; lie Grand Trianon Of France
has taken perfect shape; Germany's
castle is practically finished; Mexico's
pretty home has long been completed;
Chinese and japanese workmen are on
the ground. adding the delicate finish
ing touches to their creations; Belgium
Is keeping contractors busy; and 20
one might continue to enumerate un-
I'll q sentence would be given to every
nation in the world.
Over where Arrowhead Lake will
furnish a delightful retreat for those
who enjoy boating a band Of Filipinos
are working in native woods in their
curious way and forming a village.
Near them are Hawaiians, similarly
engaged, and men from Porto Rico and
the territory Of Uncle Sam in Samoa.
In every portion Of the twelve hum
dred and forty acres are landscape
artists with their forces-huhdreds. yes
thousands Of men-who are rolling
lawns into smoothness, forming beauty
spots Of flowers and decorating path
ways
Activity Is the watchword on the
Pike. as well as elsewhere on the
grounds, and the many houses Of
pleasure which amusement caterers
from every part Of the globe are pre-
pairing for the visitors viii be in readi-
ness before the Fair opens. Eighty
I'VE concessions have been granted so
far. and i've million dollars win be
expended IN these by the projectors
before a cent wiz be taken IN at the
doors. Even this great sum does not
represent the total amount that Will
be invested.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-06

stop the pillow and paralyze the
world; you drive commerce from the
seas; railroad traffic would be ct an
end; manufactures Of all binds would
cease. Farming is the lever that
moves the industry Of the world, and
% the farmer All men must look FOR
their bread and butter. The farm
holds the key 20 the prosperity Of the
world and Just 60 much as the farmer
is prosperous, just 80 much Is every
branch Of business IN the world pros-
perous. Boys. forget about the city
and stick to the farm.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-06

There is a good ceal Of inquiry for
real estate and our agents are looking
forward to a good business this spring.
Considerable figuring Is being done
and 3 number Of deals will be made In
the next few weeks and sales will in
crease as the spring opens up in the
north, 80 people who want to get g
way from the rigors Of q cold climate,
can come South. They r coming to
Mississippi and they win see Chicka-
saw county before they locate, Our
latch string Is out.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1904-04-06

Frank E. Dlckman and David An
derson, reputable men, and delegates
the Bird Assembly, District Conven-
ton ct Mt. Klsko, N. Y, Saturday
made amdavit that they were offered
one hundred dollars apiece by the HIll
and Parker men to vote as they d.
rected. Huge sums Of money are be-
ing displayed BY the Hnl and Parker
me- but we're unable to control this
convention, and then boltsd for that
reason. The Convention finally sent
uninstructed delegates favoring
Hearst.