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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-08-18
We and Our Neiahbor..

is a subject OF Infinite posi-
vbilites We had $50 immigrants last year;
Canada had l2SO0O. Who Is the more advan-
tagged: OF ours $4,000 came from the south
- Of Europe -I.atlns and Savs--a class that all
EeJauthorites the subject say is little TO be
desired or Canadas compa ratively sma II
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-08-18
The Cost and folly of War.

HE war In the far East. according to the com
putatlOn Of well-infOrmed newspaper Of
Paris. IL costing the Russian government at
least $l.Uo.OOO a day. and the expense Is in
creasing daily. If the war continues for years
as the experts say 1t Is pretty sure to do Rus
ala will accumulate n burden n debit that wi
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
NEARING END
JAPANESE SIEGE GUNS
POUNDING AT
PORT ARTHUR FORTRESS
Russian Firing Has About
Ceased.

Che Foo, Aug. 18.--Advices receiv-
ed from Port Arthur indicate that
the Japanese are now Immediately in
front of the main line OF defences
guarding the city of Port Arthur.
Their right wing is reported to be con-
centrated in the vicinity of Pigeon
Bay while the center has been moved
forward from PallChwang. From
these new positions they are again
bombarding the town with heavy
siege guns.
Passengers on the steamer Decima,
which passed close to Port Arthur wit
messed the bombardment. The jap
anese shells are said to have fallen
well within the town, frequently set
ting fire to the buildings. Major Sea-
man, formerly q surgeon in the Unit
ed States army, who was passenger
on the Decima says the Japanese had
fully 400 guns In action. The Rus
SLAMS were not replying to the Jap,
anese shell fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
At ESOPUS
THERE WE'RE MANY CAL.
LERS YESTERDAY.
JUDGE PARKER URGED
To Make a Speaking
Tour of Indiana

Rosemount, Esopus, N. Y, Aug. IT,
There were numerous callers at
Rosemount today who came to consult
the presidential nominee upon many
different matters. The first to ar
rive was Edward NJ Shepard, who
was beaten by Seth Low in the New
York mayoralty fight in 1901. Mr..
Shepard was with the nominee for
two hours and when he came out
made a statement to the effect that
Judge Parker was a man who would
come very close to the people and
seemed to have a splendid chance OF
election.
Mr.. Shepard is going on the stump
with Bourke Cochran for the national
ticket this fall In New England where
it is hoped to corral congressman or
two. He said he hoped the nominee
himself would decide to make a few
speeches and had advised him to
make a short tour of the west.
After Mr. Shepard came Major G..
V. Menzies and John w. Spencer Of
Indiana, to urge the judge to stump
the Hoosier state. The major Is
something of an orator himself and he
thinks he can predict that very grati-
flying impression and thousands of
votes would result IL the nominee
were to meet the people Of Indiana at
first hand. He suggested that when
Judge Parker takes the contemplated
trip to see the St. Louis fair in Sep
tember he slip off at the principal In
diana cities to make addresses. He
stayed all night at Rosemount to drive
the invitation home. It Is expected
that the Judge will promise to think
the matter over.
Other visitors Of the day were state
Civil Service Commissioner John
Kraft. a leading Ulster county Demo-
crat, and Oswald Willard and w. G.
Wakefield of New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
DEMOCRATIC
CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF
CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
ARRANGED PRIMAR IE S
August 26 Last Day to
Register.

The Canton city and township central
committee met last night at the law
Office Of Hubert C. Ponuus in the Eagle
block. The meeting was called to or
der by Chairman Emil j. Kaufman.
Secretary Pontius being absent J. H..
Reigner was appointed secretary pro
TEN.
At the primary election which is to
be held on Saturday, August 27, there
will be one poll in each precinct in
stead of one in each ward as heretofore
and no one except registered voters will
be allowed to vote. This change is due
to the Bronson law which was passed
last winter.
Member of the board Of electors Ray
F. Harbert was present and stated that
the board had taken no action on the
question of registration for the pri-
mary election and whatever action the
committee would take would be final.
On motion of Schroyer Friday, August
rs was the day set for the Democrats
to register for the primary election.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Considerable discussion took place as
to the advisability Of holding mass
convention to adopt set of resolutions
prior to the primary elections on which
to wage the fight for city and township
officers. On motion Of Schroyer the
mass convention was dispensed with.
Mr.. Harbert then stated that the COM
mitteemen were to recommend to the
board Of electors Democratic registrars
for the various precincts by Septem-
Der 1 and Democratic judges and clerks
by October 1. The meeting then ad-
journed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
LyNCH|NC
TALKED OF AT NEW CASTLE,
PA.
ONE POLICEMAN KILLED
While Trying to Make an
Arrest.

New Castle, Pa, Aug. 17.--One Of
New Castles policemen is dead and
another badly injured as a result Of
an attempt on the part of both to make
arrests at the Ryan House, in Upper
Croton, a suburb of this city tonight.
The dead officer Is Frank Skidmore,
who was shot through the breast and
died short time after the ball enter
ed the body. The wounded policeman
is John Atkinson who had leg brok.
en-. The assassin is Roosevelt Waite.
The two officers were sent out to
the Ryan House about dark to quell
a disturbance In the house and the
shooting followed. Waite escaped to
the woods and posse of 100 armed
officers are now searching for him
The city is in fever Of great excite
ment at this hour, midnight. There
is strong talk Of lynching If Waite
is captured.
At 12:8 80 cavalry troop F., N. G. p,
was ordered out by Captain Cunning
ham and will be in readiness before
morning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
PRIMARY
Of jackson Township
Democrats.

The Democrats of Jackson township
held their primary election on August
13. 1t was the largest Democratic
primary held in Jackson township for
number Of years, about 200 votes
being polled
The following township ticket was
nominated: Township trustees, II. B.
Smith and Leonard Stockert; town.
ship clerk, w. p. Holl; assessors,
Peter Marchand and George Scheffier; (;
justice of the peace, G. Rauler; con-
stable, A. Refs. ...
On the board of education the Jack
son township Democrats adopted
the Youngstown plan by nomi-
mating a non.partisan ticket. Re-
publicans were voted for as well as
Democrats. The ticket nominated is
as follows: Philip Mersiner, e. j.
Sprankle, H. B. Clay, John A. Smith,
and j. ]. Frank. The first three are
Republicans and the last two are Dem
ocrats.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
LABOR DAY
Will Be Very Large at
Salem.

Salem, Aug. 1.-THE Labor Day
committee has been informed by the
labor unions of Canton and Massillon
that the labor unions of these cities
will be represented In the big Labor
Day celebration here by fully 100 peo-
pie. The electrical workers, watch
case engravers of the Dueber works,
and the bricklayers of Canton, ALI.
ance and Massillon, and molders have
all signified their intention of coming
here to participate. The watch case
engravers Of Canton promise to be
here almost 200 strong. The Canton
organizations mentioned are not al.
lied with the Central Labor organiza-
tion; but the central bodies of both
Canton and Alliance will be represent
ed by their own members and through
the subordinate unions. The Labor
Day demonstrations here will be the
largest ever held in northeastern
Ohio, from present indications.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY MEETING HELD AT
ALLIANCE
AT camp MARGARET
Large Attendance and
Much Interest.

Alliance, o., Aug. 17.-What was
probably the most delightful meeting
of the Stark County Horticultural So
ciety ever held, occurred at Camp
Margaret" the summer home OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Ramsey, Wednesday in
this city. There were over 100 people
present from many points in the coun-
ty, Canton sending large delegation
over the Stark Electric railway.
The pretty home is located at the
intersection of Liberty avenue road AMI
State street road and a more appro-
pCiate spot could not have been select
ed at which to hold the meeting. The
delegates began to arrive in the fore
noon, and the time was spent in gen.
eral sociability and looking over The
magnificent farm with its elegant
crops At about II o'clock the ladies
began to make preparations for
bounteous repast. The tables were
spread upon the pretty lawn which sur
rounds the cottage and with the cool
ing breeze delightful luncheon was
partakea of. After dinner the visitors
reviewed with pleasure the new lake
which is being constructed by Mr..
Ramsey.
After the lours of pleasnr, were
over all settled down to business and
an interesting session was hell In
which Mr. Rockhill acted as chairman.
Mrs. William Ititterspaugh read very
excellent essay entitled THE Dignity
of the Hoe" The essay was prepared
by Miss Emily Ritterspaugh, essayist
of the society, but owing to the TACT
that she was unable to be present her
mother read the manuscript.
The committee on vineyards report
ed that the grapes would have q 100
per cent crop and the committee on Or
chards reported the fruit crops as fcl-
lows: Apples, 40 per cent OF the full
crop; pears, rs per cent of the full
crop; peaches, 25 per cent and plums
100 per cent. The reports of the COM
mittees were very favorable as it is an
unusual occurrence that two fruit crops
should be full crops in the same year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
Cen. ST0ESSEL
REJECTS DEMAND OF THE
JAPANESE FOR
SURRENDER OF TOWN
Saws Port Arthur Is Sill
Impregnable.

Toxic, Aug. 1S.-It is stated here that
the japanese demands for the surren.
der of Port Arthur have been rejected
by General Stoessel, commanding the
garrison there.
General Nogi thereat sent long re-
port of the progress of the negotia.
tons to the war Office but 1t has not
yet been maze public.
1t is stated however, that Major va
moha, who carried the Japanese de-
mand to the Russian commander, was
informed that the garrison was prepar.
ed 20 meet the Japanese assaults and
that in the opinion Of General StoesseI
the fortress was still impregnable.
The war Office staff believes that the
final assault on the town will begin
within twenty-four hours.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
GRAPHIC STORY
OF THE NAVAL BATTLE OF
AUGUST 10
TOLD BY PARTICIPANT
The Japanese We're the
Best Gunners

Sasebo, Aug. Is. - Commander
schookie, Of the battleship Asthma.
who was wounded in the battle OF
August TO- has arrived here and tells q
graphic story of the fighting. He states
that while Admiral Togo was early ap-
prised that the Russians were about to
attempt to escape, he retreated south,
ward before them until they we're we'll
beyond their harbor lines. Soon after
noon, Admiral Togo signalled the lead
ing warships to return and soon af-
terward the engagement opened.
There was fierce cannonading on
both sides, but whereas the Japanese
gunners were absolutely calm and
scored many more hits than misses,
the Russian projectiles nearly all few
wide. After two and one half hours OF
fighting both sides drew off but after
q rest Of an hour, by common consent
they renewed the fighting. The Rus
sian fire was concentrated on Admiral
Togo's flagship but did little damage.
About 1880 that night thirteen-inch
shell struck the Czarevitch, throwing
her out of line. This apparently con-
fused the Russian gunners and the
japanese, making the most Of the op-
portunities, fred shell after shell into
the leading Russian vessels. Soon the
Russian fire was virtually silenced.
Night terminated the conflict but 1t was
followed by a Japanese torpedo at
tack which proved very effective.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
UNIFORM RANK
Criticized by chancellor
Bangs

Louisville, KY, Aug. 1.-THE third
day of the Pythian encampment was
devoted largely TO business sessions of
the various bodies. AT a meeting to-
night 1t was decided to change the uni
form and the new dress will be chosen
by special committee.
Supreme Chancellor Tracey r,
Bangs reused special interest in his
report by rejecting on the uniform
rank. He said the latter has shown
steady deterioration and recommended
such action as would bring about bet
terment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
Leo Broken.

Jesse Myers, of 1886 East Third
street, who is employed by the Can
ton Light, Heat & Power company
broke his right leg Wednesday morn
ing while trimming an arc light on the
corner Of Washington avenue and Dun
bar street. Mr.. Myers had finished
trimming the light and was about to
draw the light into It's former POSI-
tion. The rope not working properly,
he threw his full weight on 1t when
the rope broke, throwing him to the
ground and breaking his right ankle.
Mr.. Myers was at once removed to the
Office of the power company where med
ical aid was rendered. after which he
was removed to his residence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
AUTOMOBILE
Plunged Into Chicago
River.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE most dramatic
auto accident that as ever occurred in
or about Chicago happened late this
evening when big machine with three
men and woman in it, jumped into
the Chicago river at the Rush street
bridge.
The occupants were John P. VIII
nams, hardware merchant from Mem
phis, Tenn, and his wife, A. P. Gan
ney of harrisburg, Miss, and Il, E.
Burroughs of chicago. The party
were speeding north on Michigan ave-
nue.. The chaffeur did not notice that
the draw Of the Rush street bridge had
been swung to permit the passage Of a
boat until it was too late to stop his
machine and 1t shot off into the river
80 feet below with its living freight too
paralyzed with fright to make an out
cry.
The crew of the tug which was tow
ing the vessel rescued the three men
and Louis Mohn, an iron worker who
was among the crowd waiting on the
bridge for 1t to swing back, jumped
into the river and buoyed up the woman
until they were hauled to safety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
CLIFFORD BOYLAN
Removed From Hospital
to Fathers Home.

Clifford Boylan, who was shot in
the race riot on East Ninth street at
the Wheeling yards on June IL last,
was removed from the Aultman hos
pital Wednesday morning and taken
to the home of his father, Arthur
Boylan, at 92O South Hartford street.
Shilling's ambulance conveyed him
home. Mr.. Boylan was in good spirits
and stood the trip well. He was ac-
companied by his wife, who has been
at his bedside almost constantly from
the time he was wounded.
The doctors who are in attendance
upon Boylan are of the opinion that
he will eventually recover, and look
upon his present condition as almost
miraculous. When he was removed
to the hospital the day of the shooting
his death was considered certain, but
in order to give him every chance
for life an abdominal incision was
made and wounds in the stomach,
liver and intestines were dressed,
the abdominal cavity cleansed of clot-
ted blood, and several sections of the
liver removed that had been torn
loose by the bullet. The bullet was
not recovered, as 1t had passed
through the diaphram into the thorax.
Later second operation was per.
formed to clear the lung cavity of ac-
cumulated pus.
Boylan's assailant, William Wilson,
is in the county Jail awaiting the ac-
tion Of the grand jury. He seems to
have little interest in the condition Of
his victim, but does worry about his
children who are motherless. They
have been placed in homes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
SPOONER'S BODY
Claimed and Buried by
His Father.
Special to Morning News.

special TO Morning News.
Alliance, O., Aug. 17.-George w.
spooner, the father of the unfortunate
Lysle Spooner who died in the City hos
pital Tuesday from the effects Of ex-
cessive drinking, arrived in Alliance
Wednesday from Cleveland to claim
the body. The interment was made In
the Alliance cemetery Wednesday af-
ternoon. The father stated that his
son had received good education, hay
ing graduated from Buchtel college
Mr.. Spooner stated that he lived at 442
Euclid avenue, Cleveland, where he
conducted livery stable. He said that
his son was married to a woman who
is still living somewhere. They lived
in Wheeling and Canton where they
were rather well known.
Mr.. Spooner returned to Cleveland
this evening on lle flyer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
SENTAOR HOAR
Will Probably Soon Pass
Away.

Worcester, Mass, Aug. Ex-senator
Hoar was holding his own up to 10
o'clock tonight, although he was weak
ened perceptihly since o'clock this af-
ternoon He enjoyed considerable re.
freshing sleep during the early evening.
General lockwood Hoar announced
at 10 o'clock that his father was COM
Portable, that there was not the sligiit-
est reason to believe that he will die
before morning, but that he is gradu-
any failing and will probably pass a way
very quietly within a short time &
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
NE|CHB0RLY
TRIBUTE TO A MUCH BE-
LOVED CITIZEN.
HUNDREDS OF LADIES
Participated in Davis No
tifiCation

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, Aug.
17.-Virginias and West Virginia's sons
and daughters turned out today to do
honor to Henry G.. Davis, vice presi-
Dental nominee of the Democracy.
Although the notification meeting at
'The White" as white Sulphur Springs
is popularly known, partook Of ma
uonal character, yet 1t was in its pre-
dominant features more especially a
naghborly tribute to a we'll beloved
citizen. Perhaps the most attractive
feature Of the occasion was the pres
ence Of the women, hundreds Of them In
their prettiest simmer resort frocks
and fneries for whom seats of honor
were reserved In the grove Of stately
oaks near the Green Brier hotel, where
the formal ceremonies took place.
Chairs were at premium and many
of the pretty girls and their gallants
found places on the green in front Of
the speakers stand.
Representative John Sharp Williams
began his notification speech at 1855,
nearly an hour later than he had in
tended SO that belated arrivals on a
Charleston excursion train might not
be disappointed. He concluded at 3:02.
his shafts of irony aimed at President
Roosevelt were loudly acclaimed by the
audience, numbering between 1000 and
1900 and added quite evidently to the
enjoyment, particularly Of Mr.. Davis
the nominee.
Mr.. Davis speech of acceptance was
begun at :05 and consumed but twenty
minutes. He wandered slightly from
the text and at times showed some lit
tie nervousness of manner as he scann-
ed the typewriter pages from which
he endeavored to read, with a confu-
sion quite generally ascribed to severe
attack of stage fright. He evoked the
loudest cheers of the day by his men
ton of Bryan's name.
When Mr. Davis had concluded at
3:45 there we're loud and continued calls
for Senator Daniels of Virginia, who
occupied q seat on the stand. Chair
man Williams led him forward amidst
applause.
ut is the business of the servant to
obey the command of the people" Sem
ator Daniel said, smilingly. Il come
before you because you did me the
honor to call me. Speech is silver,
silecne is golden and realizing that
the st. Louis convention formally add
ed the gold standard, think l should
show my sincerity In advising my
countrymen to accept that doctrine, by
practicing what preach"
Laughter rewarded his sally.
There was more music by the band
and the crowd dispersed.
In the evening the social side Of the
event was emphasized by a reception
followed by a cottilion and a supper
given in former Senator Davis honor
by the guests of the Green Brier hotel
and participated In by many Of the
members of the notification committee.
Tonight the greater proportion Of the
strangers returned home. Tomorrow
the others will depart and the White"
will resume her ordinary midsummer
appearance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
New Navy For Spain.

Madrid, Aug. 17.--In accordance with
the wishes of King Alfonso, Premier
Maura is considering a scheme propos-
ed by the Ansaido Dockyard Co., Of
Genoa, for reconstituting the Spanish
fleet. The company offers to construct
in Spanish doelfyards at Ferrol and
Cartagena, within eightsyears. six irons
clads, eight cruisers, six submarines
and a number of torpedo boat Destroy
ers. isw 1e1in, aaI Qhs Hs0s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
LONG and PerIIous Voyage.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE long
overdue Bri,is4. bark Rauterbeam has
arrived here from New Castle, Wales,
after a voyage of 242 days. Two men
were washed overheard In terrible gales
off Cape Horn. The skipper's wife
and child were compelled to stand In
water for hours. Scurvey broke out in
the crew, but none died.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
At erIohton Beach.

Brighton Beach. Race Track. Ne. Y.
Aug. 1.-THE Long Hand stakes, the
feature of the card here this afternoon
was marred by a questionable decision
Of the judges, as a result Of which a
dead heat is recorded between Sweet
Marie and Aristo when according to the
opinion Of ninety per cent Of the spec
tators Sweet Marie won in straight
heats. However. as she won the final
run-off everybody was satisfied.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
$50 600 Damaoes.

The terrible accident in the Som,
mers Mining company's shaft al
Sherodsville In March of last year
Is recalled by suit for damages
fled by William Il. Williams, who
asks for $4,000. D, A. Hollingsworth
of Cadiz represents the plaintiff. Mr.
Williams was one of the several men
who were injured when the cage drop
ped to the bottom of the shaft, q dis
tance of 165 feet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
AGE. PENSION
Asked For by G. A. r,
Veterans

Boston, Mass, Aug .1T.-There was
little business transacted at the after
noon session of the G. A. R. encamp-
ment. General Black was presented
with q fine gayel of historic wood
Resolutions were passed calling upon
congress to enact as statute the ex-
ecutive order issued by the commission
er of pensions allowing pension to
every veteran who has reached the age
of Co.
Thousands of veterans, their families
and civilians lined the banks Of the
Charles river at Waltham tonight TO
witness the river carnival.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
Mrs. Maybrick's Cousin Dead

New Orleans, La, Aug 17.-Colonel
Prentiss Ingraham, cousin of Mrs.
Maybriek, a former confederate and
soldier of fortune, died in the Con-
federate Soldiers home at Beauvoir
today at the age of 81. He was born
in Adams county, Miss.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-08-19
BIG CUT.
steel Trust Said to Have Slashed the
Prices Of Wire Products.

otCCI trust odIu " TIdNS oIdoUCu tVo
Prices Of Wire Products.
New York, Aug. 17.-A Pittsburg
dispatch says: Your correspondent
is trustworthy informed that the
United States Steel corporation has
ordered cut ranging from Sc to $12
ton on wire products. The reduc-
tion became effective yesterday. The
normal annual output of wire prod
ucts by the steel corporation Is about
100000 tons year. This reduction
would mean the cutting down of the
gross income of the subsidiary COM
panies manufacturing this class of
product from $6,0OO,0OO to $4,000 900
a year. Competent judges look for q
dissolution Of the pools in the prin-
cipal products of the steel corporation
except rails"