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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
HEAVY RAINS
STOP MILITARY MOVE
MENTS IN MANCHURIA Z Z
HARD TO GET. SUPPLIES
Russians Beaten to Death.
by Chinese.

In the field at General Kuroki's
headquarters in Manchuria, July g,
via Seoul, July 7.-Uondon Times. y
A torrential rain has set in and the
roads are completely flooded. In many
places they are completely washed
away. All military movements are at
a standstill for the present.
Early today there was some skirm-
ishing east of Motienling Pass but the
Russians fell back before the Japanese
columns.
The Russians have completely de-
nuded the country of food or grain and
all supplies have to be brought from
the rear over roads that are well nigh
impossible. A number of Russians
have been found who have been beaten
to death by the Chinese.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
An Assault and Battery Case.

Edward Quinn, charged with assault
and battery by David Taubensee, came
before Mayor Smith yesterday after
noon. He said he did not wish to plead
at that time but that he would like to
have a continuance. This was agreed
to by his honor and the hearing will
he taken up on Saturday morning at
8: 80 o'clock. Taubensee is a carpenter
and Quinn plasterer, both working
on the same Job. They got into an
alteration about contract Tauben-
see alleges that Quinn struck him on
the head, the blow causing the claret
to flow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
DISCHARGE
OF ENGINEER M'COY AT
THE WATERWORKS
IS SHARPLY CRITICISED
All Agree That a Mistake
Was Made.

The discharge of John Mccoy, the
head engineer at the Canton water
works pumping station, has excited
considerable comment among the per-
sons who are familiar with his skill
and excellent services during the six
or seven years that he has held the
position. The two Republican mem.
bers of the board of public service
decided upon the removal of Mr.. Nc
Coy for purely political reasons, 1t is
said. Not that they desired to do so,
but the fellows who boss the party
were besieged by politicians who had
friends who wanted into the place,
and without any regard for the well
fare of the city and her excellent
water supply, the change was made.
During all the time that Mr. Mccoy
was chief engineer the city was not
without water a minute. No matter
what emergency arose he was always
equal to it, and the two assistant en-
ginee-s when in charge of affairs at
night were frequently compelled to
call him out of bed at night to fix
things. Mccoy is rated as a thorough
machinist, an excellent engineer,
trustworthy, sober and industrious.
With the installation of the new
machinery that has been determined
upon, it is claimed that his services
are needed now worse than ever Der
fore. While there is nothing urged
against the man who Is to succeed
him. experts claim that hydraulic en-
gineering is so entirely different from
ordinary stationary engineering that
it is a trade in itself
NJ. Mccoy was put in the position
originally by Republicans and was
retained by Republicans because of
his ability. His discharge, or the
failure to hire him again, has been a
surprise to all who are conversant
with the facts.
Not only was Mccoy let go, but the
best and most efficient fireman at the
pumping station was also dropped
from the list of employes-John Pow
itsky
Tho general impression is that
mistake was made In sacrificing the
good of the water department the
political scheming. No one, it is
claimed, outside of those interested
in getting the place, cared what Mr..
McCoy's politics was so long as he
served the city acceptably and saw
ed the waterworks department many
dollars by making repairs and keep.
ing things in shape.
A year ago the engineer was offer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08

Send us the measure for that screen
door .,....... - ..... ...,.. fSc.
Jelly Glasses with covers cost zoe doz.
Rubber Hose, guaranteed yrs. 10c #.
Woven Rush Porch Seats are SC each.
New crop Nutmegs, only ....2 for 1c.
Screen Door Springs, the good kind SC.
Welded Wire Field Fence per rod 35c.
You get trimmings free with CSC
screen doors.
Our Galvanized Iron Garbage Cans
don't rust .......... ....... .6oc.
Nows the time for Wood Hay Rakes
A guaranteed ball bearing lawn Now
er for ........ ...,... ...... $Z.3o.
Our Fresh Roasted Coffee can't be
beat .,...... ,......' '.'.'' lVC To-
Large sacks Winter Wheat Flour $1.1o
French Cereal Coffee just arrived
... ....... ....,.... 1Oe pkg.
Fancy Waist Lawns E. per yard acc.
New Patterns Gingham Sun Bonnets
Fancy Embroidered Mems Socks 1oc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Death at HoWenstine.

Mrs. Martha A. Devore, 40 years of
age, died Wednesday morning at
o'clock at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Emery Gauze of Howenstine,
from a complication of diseases. Mrs.
Devore was born in Morgan county
and was the widow of Jonathan De-
vore. Deceased is survived by, be-
sides her daughter, two sons, Harvey
Devore, of Strassburg, Mo-, and
Leander Devore, of Coshocton. Funer-
al services will be held from the late
residence Friday morning at $3.50
o'clock from Melshimer's church at
80 o'clock. Burial will be made in
Melshimer's churchyard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Funeral of Harry Thomas.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mr.. Harry Thomas were held
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
from Trinity Reformed church. A
large number of friends of the de-
ceased attended the services and lis
tenel to the eulogy pronounced by
Rev. e. p. Herbruck. The great altar
of floral tributes was a mark Of the
esteem in which Mr. Thomas was held
by his former fellow-townsmen. In
terment was made in Westlawn Gem.
etery..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
ed good position, but was assured
that his position was permanent one.
He 'et the opportunity go and now
he Is thrown out Of work.
SULLYS CREDITORS
Consider Offer Of as
Gents on the Dollar.

New York, July 6.-The creditors
committee of ID. J. Sully & Co., met
this afternoon at the office of r.
Siedenberg, chairman of the commit
tee to consider the acceptance of an
offe.' of As cents on the dollar in set
tlemnt of Sully's obligations.
The conference was without result,
and the meeting is to be held tomor-
row further to consider conditions of
settlement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Bolender Family Reunion.

The Bolender family held it's first
reunion at Springfield lake yesterday.
About 80 members of the family at
tended, coming from Michigan, Can
ton, Doylestown, Uniontown, Suffleld,
Manchester and Akron. Another meet
ing will be held next year at the same
place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
EN- BEZZLEM ENT
is Charged BY Wife Against Her hus'
band.
Snecial 70 Morning News

Special to Morning News.
Marion, July G. - H. B. Gordan, a
prominent hotel man is under arrest
here on a charge of embezzlement
made by his wife. He acted as his
wife's agent in running hotel here.
She claims her husband took $500 de-
posted in a bank under an assumed
name. She says he has defrauded her
of several thousand dollars during the
past year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Cancer Caused Death,

Cancer caused the death of Mrs.
Klohs on Tuesday evening at 10
o'clock, at the home of her son, Mr..
Frank Klohs. Funeral services will
be held from the German Lutheran
church on Thursday afternoon at
o'clock, Rev. Meyer officiating. In
terment will be made in Westlawn
cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
A CARD OF THANKS. !

''I wish to thank all my neighbors
and friends for their kind deeds and
sympathy, especially those who so
kindly assisted during the sickness Of
my beloved wife, Mrs. G. s. Straub,
and also FOR the beautiful flowers pre-
sented at the time of her DEATH"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Death Of Peter X. vanvoorhis.

Peter X. Vanvoorhis died at his home
in Osnaburg township Tuesday, July
5. He is survived by his wife and one
son. Funeral from the house Thursday
at o'clock a. m. Services and inter-
ment at the Christian church, Indian
Run, at 10 a. IN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Auditorium Board Awards contracts.

Tho auditorium board held short
meeting last night in the city hall.
All the members with the exception
Of Lynch and Herbruck were present.
The contract for the paving which
was awarded to MAIDS Nelson was ap-
prov I'd by the board The contract for
the llumbing and heating Of the build.
ing was let to the A. G. Eynon COM
pany of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Travelling Doctor Killed.
Special to Morning News.

Special to Morning News.
Fremont, July 6.-J. 4. Wealtherby,
a travelling doctor who was intoXi.
catei was struck and killed while
driving over the Lake Shore electric
track today. Papers on his person
show Titusville, Pa, to be his ad-
dress.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
VERDICT AGAINST THE PENNSY.
OF Over $4,000 for the Burning Of an
Elevator.

Special to Morning News.
TifIln, July 6.--The case of William
Day against the Pennsylvania COM
pany to recover $4,000 for the burn
ing of AN elevator at Bettsville in
August, 1902, ended today with YER
dict for S13,124.O9. 1t was the third
trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Sentenced to Be EIectrocuted.

Special to Morning News.
Portsmouth, July G.-Herman Ham
ilton, colored, was today sentenced
to electrocution in October 18th for
the murder of Lee Culver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
Special Summer Tourist Rates to ST.
Paul and Minneapolis.

On July to IS inclusive, the Chi
cago, Great Western railway will sell
round trip tickets at $12 from Chicago
to st. Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets
good to return until August 5th For
further information apply to any Great
Western agent or j. p. Elmer, G. p.
A., Chicago, Ill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
The Laudanum Route.
Snecial to Morning News.

Special to Morning News.
Lima, July 6. - Fl. H. Hurley a
travelling man took laudanum today
and is dead. His wife had left him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08

On your st. Louis trip go via Spang-
ler's and get suit case or travelling
bag.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08

Fishing and outing Hats, all kinds.
at Spangler's.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08

Soft hat weather. Shirts, splendid
line at Spangler's.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
SOUTH END DEPARTMENT Store
Phones 399.

Phones 399.
If we haven't got what you want
We'll get it for you.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08

One case figured and striped Lawns
worth 12kc a yard-will go in this
great sale at &c yard. Every yard
worth 12hc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30
PROMISING
FRUITPROSPECTS.
Outlook For Peaches Never Better
Pears All Riqht

Notwithstanding the protracted cold
winter and the keen frosts of last week,
the fruit outlook on the Maryland Del9-
ware Peninsula il held to be very prom
Using. \. w. Slaymaker. Secretary of
the Delaware State Board of Agricul-
tuTe. and a prominent fruit grower, says
of the outlook
"Now, in fact. nothing in orchard or
small fruits has been hurt by the freeze
and frostS of the IcrSt fortnight. And
today everything is as promising as we
ever saw it mt this time. The winter has
been exceedingly favorable. no warm
spells to loosen up the trees ANA vines,
but continued cold to drive back the life
blood of the growing things and keep it
down in Il safe place.
"Trccs. too. We're able to withstand
hard weather because they We're not Ell
newated by heavy bearing last season.
All bearing WAS light.
peaches are all right and certainly
never locked mere promising. Pears are
all right. Strawberries will not be far
enough advanced TO he injured for a
week yet. Some Of the backhclrics. par
ticuurly the Wilson variety, show ser
ions injury from the hard winter and
the Lucretia dewberriess are hurt ser
iouSly by the zero weather of january
and February. but we do not think that
all the wood is dead ANA some will bear
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

f. S. FRANCE, President.
H. H. BRADY, Vice President
CHAS. B. FINLEY, Cashier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

mar l0-3nos
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30


young for that sort of thing.
The statue of Frederick the Great will
arrive in Washington early in Septem-
ber. Congress is willing to appropriate
100000 for II statue of Thomas Jeffer-
son. There is much local excitement
in the city over the proposition to run ii
street railway east and west across;
town. Everybody wants it to traverse
''sCme other street" Cardinal Satolli
is to arrive in town in June. =. There is
Il movement on foot to prevent Sunday
evening concerts. :. The Commissioners
are drafting Il bill for. compulsory edu-
cation for all children between eight and
fourteen years of age. e. e. While visiting
in this city the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution made ii pilgrimage to
Jamestown. Va. E. The Foundry NJ. E.
Church of this city has base ball Sum
day School class. There is also q BAN
quot hall in the great new church.
The Washington Sanitary Housing
Company is the name of a new society
which has for its object the acquiring Of
land and the building of sanitary houses
for the poor The rent is to he low. The
intent is to do away with the inranitary
houses which now crowd the alleys Of
the city. and are n menace to both
heath and morals. Jacob Riis. the bio
grapher of the President. recently called
public attention to the deplorable eondi-
TORS which prevail in Washington.
Senator Foraker has been to Burling-
ton. VT. and made a speech to the Re-
publicans of that city. . Postmaster
General Payne did not come back Ne
freshed in mind and body. Just MS he
embarked for the north he had relapse
Hiss Roosevelt will visit st. Louis the
latter part of May. Secretary Taft de-
clines a cavalry escort upon his arrival
in St Louis. 1t would be too bad to put
the robust Secretary on horseback -.
Oliver, the Assistant Secretary Of War,
approves of the proposed bill for the
establishment of "a distinguished SER
vice list in the Army. He says it would
settle the vexed question of promotions
in the Army.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30
CROP BULLETIN.
Conditions During The Week Ending April
IS. 1904.

WEATHER.-The prominent feature
of the week was the severe cold wave
that swept over this section ON the 10th
and Dist. and dominated the weather
conditions during the greater rmt of the
week R2Cord-bIPakimg temperatures fol
this season of the wear occurred at many
places on the Doth At Baltimore, the
minimum temperature on that date was
- degrees. which is the l1wpSt for the
second decade of April in the past thirty
four years The minimum at Washing
ton for the same date was 30 degrees
In Northern and Western Maryu nl tenn
prIaturCS us low AIS 20 degrees were quite
general. ice from onp.half to an inch
thick wgl>, reported. ami small streams
were frozen over. The week MS II whole
waA cold. dry. and during the early part
very windy. The mean temperature was
below normal every day. the average
daily departure being q degrees, about
the same as the week previous.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

GRAIN AND GRASSES.-ThCre has
been but little Improvement in the con-
Gition of wheat during the lg'st week
The crop is very irregular. SoIle fields
are good. others quite poor. Very few
fields have been plowcd up 50 far. The
most Favorable reports continue to come
from Western Maryland; and the most
di>rouraging from Southern Maryland
and the Eastern Shore. where not more
than 0Mp-huif 10 fNMrths5 of an
average yield is expected. Pastures have
been unusually slow in starting. grass is
still Sholt late feeding has been necees-
$ary. and Ca>cuucEtly forage has be-
come quite scarcC:> stock will require dry
feed for perhaps two weeks more in
Western Maryland. In Baltimore County
considerable Of The fall Sown timothy has
gcem killed. Alfalfa and clover are look
ing well in Southern Maryland. fine
stands of fall clover being secured in
Charles County.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

FRtIT.-Contmry to general expccta-
tionS the severe freezing weather does
not seem to have OccaSioncd general or
extensive injury. In Western Maryland
pears are in bloom, other buds are show
ing and the prospects are still good. In
Nolth-Central Maryland plums and apri-
cots are in bloom. cherry buds are open
ing rapidly. and the majority of reports
poirt to comparatively slight INJURY. The
bloom having been very much retarded
everywhere. the harder kind Of fruit
may yet give fair returns. In the south
cln and eastern districts reports are not
nearly so encouraging because there the
buds were fal'theSt advanced. In South
ern Maryland peaches, small fruits, and
especially Strawberries, are probably con-
sidcrably damaged. In Wicomico and
Worcester Counties peaches are thought
to be killed except near the shore, and
about one third of the Strawberries, pears
and plums will be lost. The continued
cool weather and absence of hot sun
shine following the hard freeze enabled
the fruit to recover gradually and was
doubtless an advantage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

eIick ID. Grant and General Joe Wheel
er have been in town this week, and
caEed to see the President General
Wheeler smiled mt the rumor that he con-
templates matrimony. and sand he is too
young for that sort of thing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30
Wo(ehester Go.
i Eas1

SPRING SCHEDULE
In Effect April 18th, 1904.
PORT DEPOSIT AND HAvRE DE GRACE LINE.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Leave Port Deposit, at 100 a. m. Leave
Havre de Grace, at 80 n. m. Leave Bet
terton. at S.i5. Leave Colchester, at 10.
a. m. docs not stop at colchester on Sat
urdays.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
Leave Baltimore at 2.30 p. NJ. for Colchester,
Bettcrton, Havre de Grace and Port De.
SAsSAFRAs RIVER LINE.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Leave FredericktOwn, at 100 and a. m. Leave
Betterton at SIS a. IN. Leave Buck Neck,
at 9.l5 a. m. Leave Gales, at $50 a. m.
Leave Tolche ster, at lOl5 n. IN.
tuesdays, thursdays and Saturdays,
Leave Baltimore at 30 p. m. for all the
above landings except Colchester on Sat
days.
COLCHESTER SATURDAYS.
Leave Rochester, at 900 a. IN. and AS p. IN.
Leave Baltimore, at 100 a. IN. 2.45 p. IN.
For further information, apply to Agents, or
THE COLCHESTER COMPANY,
apr l6, Oh Pier Ii Light t Get, Baltimore.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-04-30

There is "a bill before Congress which
declares that after June 18th, 1907. when
a clerk in the civil service reaches the
age of 20 years. his position shah be
vacant. There are some two hundred on
more clerks of this age employed i'll
Washington and there are u Number of
Senators who are over seventy. Con
gross is considcrate in giving the aged
clerks three years notice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-30
RUSSIANS DRIVEN
OUT OF KAI-CHAU

TOKYO. June 3O-Severe fighting took
place at Kai-Chau on Saturday, result
ing in the capture of the place on Sun
day morning.
A private telegram received by the
"Asahi' newspaper states that on June e
the japanese army advanced from the
eastward of the hin at Lantun- Bashi
against Port Arthur. A division consist
ing of all arms took the Chik- Wan-Shan
and Chit-dn-Shan forts at $50 on the
evening Of June % and occupied the
whole line attacked despite the strong
defense Of the works.
The Japanese casualties ara stated 10
have been 100 killed and wounded. in
Guiding FIVE officers, two OF whom are
seriously wounded.
The Russians bad forty KILLED and
many wounded.
The japanese captured two large guns
and much ammunition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-30
COMING HOLIDAY
CHECKS DEALING
Sentiment Cheerful Because
Of Steady Prices.
THE GENERAL LIST NOMINAL
Three Stocks Only Showed Much Ac-
tivity After First Hour-Bonds
Continued Firm.
THE GENERAL LIST NOMINAL

NEW YORK, June So.-The stock mar
ket opened strong. and while not es-
pecially active gave promise of larger
volume of business than yesterday. The
principal dealings were in Metropolitan
Street Railway. which gained p by
gradual advance. Canadian Pacific rose
l.. Ontario and Western ruled shade
lower. Reading rose 4 on a single sale.
The market developed considerable
strength, but activity continues on a
holiday season scale. There was no
especial stimulating occurrences over
last night but the recent resistance Of
prices IN face of dulness seems to have
gradually built up a more cheerful SEN
Ciment Al the end of the first hour the
market shows signs of further harden
ing and there was a small gain in anil
nation Government bonds unchanged.
other bonds h-m.
London did but little in the market
today. Metropolitan, Brooklyn Rapid
Transit. and Ontario and Western
were the only stocks 10 show activity
after II o'clock The rest of the list
was dull and nominal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-30
VICTORY OF JAPS
AT FENSHUILANG

The japanese legation today received
the following telegram from Tokyo:
Our Takushan army sends the fol-
lowing details of the battle OF Fenshul-
lang.
THE army, forming three columns.
commenced operations on June 2e, for
the purpose of occupying Fenshuilane,
where the Russians had constructed
semf-permanent Notifications with
forts. entertainments, wire entangle-
ments and abatis.
The Russians offered stubborn resist
ance. Our army, after severe engage
ments succeeded in surrounding them
and finally took Fenshullang.
ION June II, the enemy's corpses found
on the main road numbered over ninety
OF those left elsewhere the number Is
not yet known. Six Russian officers and
eighty-twO men were captured. Our
total casualties are estimated at 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-30
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF STOCK MARKETS
WASHINGTON.

Trading on the local exchange today,
though devoid of any exciting Incidents
was Of fairly good volume. Sales Of
bonds formed the greater part of the
business. a block Of $4,000 of Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone bonds
were sold at 1051z II point better than
yesterdays bid price. After call $4,000
Of Washington Street Railway bonds sold
a. 1914. a fractional advance over the
preceding days bid, and 900 more Of
the same securities were offered at the
same price by the selling broker. One
s., 600 bond of the Metropolitan Rail-
road 5's was sold at 117I5 y point better
than yesterdays closing bid.
Capital Traction stock sold at 122 on
the call for a quotation. and at 122ls for
thirty shares after call.
Fifty-two shares Of Graphophone pre-
ferred sold at Z, and ten shares Of Ian
stOn at g.
For ten shares of Union Storage and
Trust stock los was paid, the sale being
eX-dividend.