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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
SINKING OF KNIGHT COMMANDER
Causes Great Uneasiness About Other Vessels,
Especially Some Of the Big Liners Sailing
From Pacific Ports Of United States.
THE PACIFIC MAIL COMPANY IS ANXIOUS

hear that the big 6,500-ton American
steamer Shawmut, which sailed from
Seattle July IL for Japan with an
immense cargo of foodstuffs In the
shape of -four, canned goods and
picked meats on board consigned to
the Japanese government has been
sent to the bottom. We, however, be-
iieve that the object Of the Russian
fleet is the capture of this vessel, the
Korea, the queen of the Pacific mail
fleet and the Japanese steamer Amer
lea Maru. The latter, however, Is still
in American waters and you can de-
pend that she will be kept there until
the war is over. AS 1t would be almost
impossible to get these vessels back
to Russian port they will likely be
destroyed If captured"
The insurance expert of the Times
states that both the cargo and hull
of the ill-fated Knight Commander
were fully insured so far as can be
learned. The insurance on the vessel
amounts to $125,000.
GREATLY CONCERNED.
San Francisco, Cal, July 25.-Paci.
flc Mail Steamship companys officials
are still greatly concerned over the
question whether their steamer Korea
will safely elude the Vladivostok
squadron and land it's cargo at Yoko-
hama. The Korea under fair condi-
tions should arrive at Yokohama on
the 9th but no word from her is ex-
pected before the goth.
The Gaelic, of the Oceanic line, left
Honolulu few days ago, and Is still
about ten days from Yokohama. Prac-
tically all vessels leaving Pacific
ports are taking zigzag course to
Japan after leaving Honolulu. The
German steamer Arabia, captured by
the Russians left Vancouver in the
early part of the month. She belongs
to the Portland and Asiatic Co. and
carried general cargo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
MUCH ANXIETY
Over Several Steamships
Now Overdue.

London, July 26.-Much anxiety is
felt here relative to certain ships in
far eastern waters and it is believed
the Russian Vladovostok fleet will
capture at least several of them. AS
result insurance war risks have ad.
vanced to seven guineas per cent
which few days ago were ten shil.
lings. The British steamer st. Hubert
of 3,O46 tons which is owned in Liver.
pool is overdue week at Yokohama
and is almost certainly a Russian
prize. Fears are also expressed for
the steamer Romford and several col
Tiers from South Wales and it IS
believed the insurance companies are
hard hit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
BULLET
Intended for Wife Hit
Husband,

Pittsburg. Pa, July 25.-William
Giest, of Cory street, Allegheny. is
in the Allegheny general hospital. un-
der arrest and with a bullet in his
left hand, the result of an attempt to
shoot his wife. The couple had been
quarreling. and Giest secured re-
volver. The wife saw him and ran up
the street and into grocery store.
The husband followed and when In
side the store shot. The bullet missed
its mark and entered Giest's left
hand. His condition is not serious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29

borough will accept the munifcent
offers, it should be understood that
it is not because anyone here is in
clined to scoff at the generosity of the
man who makes them. So far as any
man can be, Charlie Schwab is the
idol of the Loretto people. When he
comes to town they welcome him as
one of their own. and while he is
here his house is visited by, all of
them with the freedom that is in
spired by generous welcome.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
Suits Filed.

Etha Walter VS.. Solomon s. Givler
and Rachel c. Givler, action to re-
cover balance due on promisory note
$l66 with interest at per cent from
March 4. o.
Elizabeth Bowers VS.. Samuel Bow
ers, divorce.
William Wernet VS.. William III.
Penrose ct ux ct al to recover the pay
ment OF a promisory note which
amounts to $1,17l.58.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
THE DATE SET
For the County Farmers
Picnic at Lake.

The date Of the Stark county far
mers picnic has been fixed for August
20 at Meyers lake. Those having the
matter in charge are securing prom
inent farmers in various parts of the
county to act as committeeman. 1t is
expected that 1t will be one of the best
picnics of the year, and an endeavor
will be made to interest all agricul
turists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
LAST WORD OF THE STRIKERS.
Has Been Given Out and Packers Must Yield or
Take Consequences PACKERS Stand Out for
Last Wednesdays Agreement.
BUT LITTLE DISTURBANCE IN CHICAGO

and will reach the plants within day
or two.
There has been no serious rioting
tO6ay though there have been several
small outbreaks.
i've persons were hurt in row at
West 45rd street aud Ashland this af-
teiuoon.
The police had to do some vigcr-
Oug clubbing before quiet was restored
and a rumber of people were bruised,
but aside from the five none were bad
ly hurt.
One of the five was a woman, who,
in talking TO number of strikers in
front Of her home, took the ground
that her husband. who is one of the
strikers should return to work SO as
TO support his family.
This angered the strikers and tho
woman was assaulted. She was knock
ell down and her mead was cut all she
va" Otherwise severely injured.
Tlr four others were her assalants
ald their injuries were received from
the clubs Of the policemen. They are
under arrest.
This was the only outbreak that as
sumed the proportions of riot and
under the circumstances, the police
are congratulating themselves over an
Unexpectedly quiet day.
The packers teamsters local No.
10 tonight after four hours deliber-
alton decided to defer decisive action
IN ri n
reply was received to its telegram to
Cornelius Shay president of the Ma
tional Brotherhood of Teamsters. The
local convened early in the evening
and was attended by 800 men but IA
of whom raised objection to the decla-
ration of the strike. Several of those
present were in favor of striking with
out consulting the supreme body, but
the arguments of George Golden pre-
vailed and it was decided to await
reply to the request for permission
to strike which was sent to Indianap-
oils at once. The teamsters' joint
council will meet at o'clock tomor-
row morning to review the situation
and local No. 10 will meet again
j HlSDI. EiWdIu
mess agent of local No. 742 of South
Chicago, attended the meeting this
evening and announced that the South
Chicago union would follow the action
Of No. 10, whatever that might be.
Four girls who were filling strikers
places in the packing house of Ar
mour G. Co. were assailed by a mum
Der of girl strikers and severely
beaten tonight before the police ar
rived and scattered the pettiCoat mob.
The girls were just returning from
the stock yards and were walking
along Root street near Halstead street
when they were detected as non-union
girls by a crowd of girls who began
TO follow them, shouting "scab."
The crowd began to swell, other
striking girls being attracted by the
cries and even several men Joined
them.
Just as the four girls reached Hal
sted street the mob pressed them on
all sides and soon blows we're show
reached forward to pull the hair of
the alleged non-union labelers.
A riot call was turned in and pa
troll and an ambulance, for many were
reported injured, arrived on the
scene. The crowd disappeared in a
few minutes, leaving the four girls
breathless, bleeding and disheveled.
They were taken to their homes by
the police.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29

Chicago, July 25.--The last effort
so far as can be learned tonight, has
been made by the union officials to
settle the great stock yards strike un-
til the packers are prepared to offer
substantial concessions.
This was the word given out by the
officials of the Teamsters' Union. who
were last in consultation with the
packers.
This committee met the packers
this forenoon and submitted again the
demands made last Saturday that all
strikers be reinstated within ten days
and the butchers within 4S hours.
Again the packers replied that the
demand was impossible of compliance
and that they were ready to stand by
the agreement signed by both sides
last Wednesday night
Still hoping for a favorable out
come, the teamsters' committee went
into executive session again this af-
ternoon and formulated other de-
mards, which were submitted, but al
so rejected by the packers.
What these last demands were, has
not yet been made public, but the fact
remains that they have been rejected
and the last effort from the side of
the unions is said to have been made.
Any future attempt at coming to an
understanding must come from the
employers side, say the union officials.
ficials.
The strike has been settled down
into a dogged test of endurance. Pres
ident Donnelly claims that by tomor-
row the stock yards and packing
houses will be completely tied up.
On the other hand the packers claim
they have enough men at work TO take
care of all the stock in sight and that
every day will add to their working
force until within very few days
they will have every department filled
to normal proportions and be indepen-
dent If the unions.
The teamsters have not yet, as a
body determined to strike. Strong op-
position has developed among the men
to going out on a sympathetic strike,
the teamsters urging that the butch
ers did not help them two years ago.
1t does not seem however that this
can affect the general situation, as the
strike of every other one Of the allied
trades is on and should this last for
any length of time and the packers be
unable to fill their places, as is claim
nI NV 10 OF N1tin hn h
ing for the teamsters to do.
The claim is made by the strike
leaders that approximately 10000 more
were added to the ranks of the strikers
by today's walk -sut in Chicago alone
and that the total addition throughout
the packing Centers amounts to 10000
making the total number now on
strike between $4,000 and 100000.
The general strike appeared to cause
not ripple of excitement on the part
of the packers. They assert that in a
little while they will not know that a
strike is on il the men are kept within
the law and not allowed TO interfere
with their non-union workmen. Ar
mour & Co. say they will receive 80
more skilled butchers and meat cut
ters from New York tomorrow. The
other packers say they have been eX-
pecting Just such an outcome since
President Donnelly called the men olt
The second time and have been quietly
occurring substitutes all over the ccun-
try. Many of them are already here
1t work and hundreds are on the way
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
viii Enlarue the PLANT.

Youngstown, July 25.-At the annual
meeting tomorrow of the Youngstown
Iron, Sheet and Tube company, the
erection of a 16-inch lapwell tube mill
and skelp mill of the same dimen-
sions will he authorized,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
HEARST
Defendant in Another
Lawsuit.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 25.-Another
suit has been brought against VIII
liam Randolph Hearst involving s187
for services rendered in the fight for
delegates in Wisconsin to the Nation
al Democratic convention.
The suit is brought by Barney Law
son who handled the correspondence
at the Hearst headquarters in Milwau.
kee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
Play Resulted in Death.

Urbana, July 25.-Chester and viii
liam McCreary, aged 10 and 12 years,
respectively, played with their fathers
shotgun today Chester pointed the
gun at William and the entire shot
entered his body killing him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
DEAD BABY
Found In Alliance Sewage Disposal
Works,

Works.
Alliance Review.-On Sunday morn
ing, while Mrs. j. A. Matticks was Wis
itlng her husband at the sewage dis
posal works at about II o'clock, she
made a ghastly discovery of an infant
apparently about six months old,
which had come down the sewer and
was with the rubbish upon the
screen. She was Mortified at the dis
covery Of the work of an inhuman
mother. who had thus disposed Of her
offspring to hide her shame. The
remains were buried near the works
and perhaps the mystery Of its death
will never be revealed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
May Yet Have Ljbrarv

Marion. July 25.-Despite the fact
that the city council refused to appro.
pirate the money to purchase site for
tne Carnegie library 1t is probable
that the money will be raised by popu.
lar subscription. Edward Huber has
offered to subscribe $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
Gibson Reunion

The second annual Gibson reunion
will be held at the home of Henry
Gibson, at Middlebranch, Stark county,
Ohio, August Ia. Friends and reh-
tives of the family are cordially in
vited. E. v. Gibson, president; C. ID.
Brow. secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
Was Garfield's comrade.

Youngstown, July 25.-Capt. Calvin
Pierce. soldier comrade of President
Garfield, and for many years agent OF
the Lake Shore road. died here today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29
Prominent Man prop,,ed Dead.

New Philadelphia, July 25.-Alfred
Davis, prominent man of this sec.
tion, dropped dead here this morning.
Mr.. Davis laid out the site Of Mineral
City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-29

Yokohama, July 26.-The boatswain
of the steamer Knight Commander
which was sunk off the Japanese
coast by the Russian Siberian squad.
ron from Vladivostok, declares that
while on board of the Rossia one Of
the Russian officers boasted that the
fleet had also sent to the bottom the
British steamer Cheltenham.
The officers of the Knight Comman.
der state that when they, on signal
from the Russians stopped their ves-
sci, a signal was displayed from the
Russian flagship directing all hands to
abandon the Knight Commander and
come aboard of the Rossia.
A time limit of ten minutes was fix.
ed and at the expiration of that period
the captured vessel was sent to the
bottom by few well directed shots.
The above report is so far as it re-
fers to the Cheltenham is apparently
an error. The Cheltenham was cap
tured by the Russians on July and
was reported as arriving at Vladivos-
tok one day later. Since then she has
been reported as having been con-
demned by prize court as lawful
capture and was ordered forfeited.
RUSSIA WITHIN HER RIGHTS.
London, July 26.-Uondon Times)--
While in insurance and shipping cir
cles there is intense indignation over
the sinking of the British steamer
Knight Commander, naval men who
are posted on the principles Of inter-
national law declare that the Rus
sian Vladivostok fleet was we'll with
in its rights when it sent the steam
er to the bottom.
Russia" declared prominent rear
admiral last night. "can sink any yes.
sci which they can prove was laden
either wholly or in part with contra.
band of war. You can expect soon to
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
DOUBLES CAPITAL.
Mr.. W. B. Smiths Bank to Have New
Quarters.

The Courier-Journal says of the
Louisville bank. now owned by Mr.. w.
b. Smith. until recently of the Globe
Bank and Trust 60, OF Paducah;
Developments of an interesting ma
ture are promised on September 20 in
connection with the reorganization of
the westey bank. 1t will become the
Western National bank and it, capital
stock will be doubled, becoming $500
900 instead of slJ0Oco. The additional
stock has already been subscribed by
Louisville and kentucky capitalists, but
lelay in carrying out the plans of the
bank ha- been met. owing to the exist
ence Of statute which had not for
merly been taken into consideration
When "A state bank seeks national
charter with an increase Of capital
stock. il is first necessary to increase
the capital Of the state bank to the eN'
tent desired.
In addition TO the increase of capi'
talization, the directors Of the bank
will elect a cashier, but the man who
IL contemplated for the place is no,
vet known. II j. said arrangements will
be made at the meeting for moving the
bank to its new location on Fourth
avenue.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
NEW TRUSTEES
Board of Education Held a Cal
led Meeting Last Night.
Dr 7 T. Reddiok and Mr.. John Hook
Selected to Hill Vacancies.

DIR. J. T. Rediick was chosen
member of the board OF education
from the Third ward to succeed Mr.
Il. O. overbey, resigned, and MT
Ionn Hook q member from the Fifth
ward TO succeed Mr. W G.. Mcfadden
resigned at n called meeting Of tho
BOARD OF Education last night. DR..
Reddick was formerly president OF
the board and made one OF the best
officers and one Of the most popular
trustees Paducah ever had
Tue board last night decided not TO
change the boundaries established in
order to determine which schools
pupils have TO attend. The board has
mapped of the city and ordered that
pupils residing in certain districts At
tend certain schools. and there has
b EN- some complaint. The board has
made the spportionment as It thinks
bsst for the city, however, and last
night decided to maze no changes
IL was decided not to appeal the
decision Of Circuit Judge Reed tina,
.li pupils 6 six years old may attend
the public schools. The board seems
20 be pleased with the decision, and
will abide by u in the future.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
IRIsHMEN FLOCK TO ROOSEVELT

Without any apparent attempt on the
part of the campaign committees It is
found that Irishmen are focking to
Roosevelt and Fairbanks all over the
country. Irishmen who know their
comtry's history well are protection
lists and consequently Republicans.
Perhaps the letters of John Mitchell,
whom every workingman holds in great
respect, TO the New York American has
done more than anything else to drive
workingmen and Irishmen in particular.
from the party of Free Trade. Says
Mr.. Mitchell in a recent letter:
ireland has suffered, and is still sui
fering, from the evils of the past bun
bred and fifty years. During the eigh-
teenth century the English government
adopted toward Ireland somewhat the
sane policy that it sought to adopt to-
ward the American colonies. The indus
trial development of the island was
crushed out by the commercial policy
of England, and the industries OF the
country died under the influence of the
competition of its stronger rival.
"The Irish, driven out of industry,
were forced into agriculture; and even
here they lost ground, especially after
the adoption of free trade, which re-
moved the duties from foreign grain.
In the competition with the great grain
producing countries of America, Rus
sia and India, Ireland was left far be-
hind. And the failure of the potato
krop sixty years ago crushed the last
ement of hopefulness out OF the peo-
"a The peasants were ground down
becyen the upper milestone of falling
pric'A for their produce and the neither
milistAe Of rising, or at least, station.
any renA for their lands, and as each
year passed the condition of the popu-
!, islion grew. steadily worse.
"The result was that the Irish were
squeezed ont of Ireland. Hundreds OF
thousands died during the famine of
ls46, when the food, for the want OF
which the people were starving, was
shipped out OF ireland Those who
could. sought refuge in America, and
during the last sixty years steady
stream of emigration has poured out of
the country. At every census the popu-
lation has decreased. In lS4l there were
almost eight and a quarter millions of
inhabitants in the land. At the present
time there are less than four and
half millions"
This is a terrible Indictment against
England's policy toward Ireland, while
the Republican policy of protection has
An effect just the reverse both at home
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
MIND BLANK.
Strange and unsccountable Actions of
Wealthy Texan on Long Trip.

Galveston. Texas, Sept. l3.-Louis
Schaeffer. wealthy German manufac-
turer, banker, and stockman of Brennan
Texas. returned home Saturday after
having been absent since July 5.
His mind is blank as to where he has
spent the intervening time, except that
he remembers taking a long ocean voy.
age and that he visited Germany.
When he disappeared from home all
track 81 him was lost, though the best
detective talent in the country was en-
ployed to find some clew.
When Mr.. Schaeffer returned TO Bren-
ham he was not recognized by his most
Intimate friends, as he had changed
greatly in appearance. lie YVES pale, hol-
low eyed, and emaeiated, and instead Of
being beardless wore a heavy mustache
and a full set of whiskers.
He had no reason for leaving his home
and business affairs, and could only re-
member that he had taken long walk
and had embarked upon train some
where and that when it reached its desti-
nation he got off.
Then he wandered around the city un.
ill he came to the wharves and saw Q
boat about to leave. lie purchased q
ticket and got aboard. When he arrived
at the boats destination he took som,
train and at last found himself in Der
lin. In the same wandering way he re
traced his steps and arrived home.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
LIKE ROOSEVELT

Recently an elderly admirer of the
president was talking to a young SUI
perintendent of az Indian school. They
were both civil service men, who have
very little TO say in politics, as a rule,
but who have as good right to their
views as any one else. The elder man
remarked:
See here, -, have known you for
two years, and couldn't tell TO save my
life, whether you are Democrat or a
Republican"
Hal Ha! Same here. have never
heard what you are. But am not
afraid TO say that ! am Democrat.
Still, III vote for Theodore Roosevelt,
IL he runs against any one but w. }
Bryan. Now, how do you stand, old
mani"
20, I'd vote for Roosevelt against any
living man. But why are you, Demo
crat, so fond of Roosevelt"
MY dear sir, young Democrats all
over this country are fond of Roose-
welt. He appeals to the young man more
than any other candidate that was ever
before the people. II the Democratic
convention puts up some fgIrehead to
run, the Lord help him. | believe he will
be beaten worse than Seymour was
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
CHARGES READY
PAPERS TO BE FILED WITH
BOARD OF ALDERMEN IN
HEsSELTON CASE.

Mayor Yeiser has prepared written
charges sgsinss City weighsr Hessel'
ton, which he expects to fle with
President Charles Reed, Of the board
Of aldermen today.
Some OF the CITY officials are trying
20 claim that Hesselton Is being per
secutsd." II IL known that he was
put there to pay a political debt how
ever, not because be was competent,
and il is also known why charges have
not been preferred against him before
and why certain counoilmen and
others have been so enthusiastic In
mis- defense.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
POPULAR MEN
AGENT STOvALL AND CON.
DUCToR waEEDoS GO
THROUGH.

Mr.. e, +. stovall. general freight
agent for the Illinois Central q, Louis
VILE. and formerly freight agent at
Paducah, and Conductor John ".
Aheedon. also Of Louisville, were in
the city today en- route to St. Louis TO
attend the fair.
They will be gone about week.
Both are well known in local railroad
circles ami are very popular in Pacu
cab.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-13
COUNTY COURT.

c. s. Hansen deeds to Mary J.. Smith
for $500, property in the Norton add
ton.
John Wilson, colored, aged 20, of the
city and Paralee Kimble, of the city,
aged 20. have been licensed to wed. II
will make the first of the groom and
second for the bride.
Joe +. Hobson deeds to 7. ii. Stewart
for $500, his interest in property near
Tenth and Madison streets.
Road Supervisor +. Il. johnson was al
lowed $3,GIl.ll for road work.
On motion of I. f. Crice the estate OF
J. NJ. Gilbert was ordered into the hands
Of the public administrator, ;. G. Ru'
dolph.
Walter b. Rudolph deeds. to r. /.
Rudolph, for 81 and other considerations
property in the county.