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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26

SENATOR FAIRBANKS
ON |STHM|AN
CANAL
Question Should Not be
Partisan.
Tnn alFnNIlaMr nnnnuN,F
FOR MERCHANT MARINE.

Newark, N. j., Jan. Plat a ban
quet of the board of trade tonight
United States Senator c. w. Fairbanks.
In discussing the subject of an 18TH
mian canal, said, among other things:
THE subject is large one; it is es-
sentially American. 1t should take on
no partisan color, for all parties are
substantially committed to an inter-
oceanic canal; such differences as ex-
list are with respect to details and not
as to the general policy. The pro-
prieties clearly forbid that should en-
ter upon those features which are the
subject of some party division.
II have no doubt that we shall be
able in good time to adjust our dis
agreements, and at no distant day go
forward with the work and carry It to
|completion. Differences will finally
disappear and be forkotten and in due
time we shall have the canal through
which will pass the commerce of the
world for centuries to come. Delays
may seem vexatious, but they are of
little consequence when compared
with the magnitude of the undertake
ing. We may well believe that the
canal will outlive the pyramids"
In advocacy Of merchant marine,
he said:
"Our greatest need at the moment
is a merchant marine. Our subordi-
nate place In the world upon the high
seas is a shame and humiliation. Why
should we not take our place among
the leading nations in carrying in
ternational commerce?
What has become of our yankee
pluck and resourcefulness? Upon the
vast bosom Of the Pacific ocean there
are but four merchantmen bearing
American register and carrying the
American flag. We have long sought
to extend our commerce in the coun-
tries south Of us, but ships bearing
alien flags most frequently visit the
ports Of those countries, in whose In
terest as well as our own, the Monroe
doctrine was promulgated and is now
maintained. I believe that l but ex-
press dominant wish when sug-
gest that we should have q merchant
marine which will carry our flag into
all OF the ports of the porld, mot as a
mere matter of sentiment but because
our highest and best interests impera-
lively demand It,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
FOURTEEN YEARS
For Killing "Big Bill"
Turner.

Uniontown, Pa, Jan. 21.-James
Swaney was today sentenced to Ia
years in the penitentiary for the kill
ing Of big Bill' Turner, at Hayden
town. last September Swaney was
convicted December 22 of second de-
gree murder and since that time, had
been out on $4,000 bail. furnished by
four of his brothers. He was present
in court last Thursday to hear the
motion for new trial and then re-
turned home, Judge E. H. Reppert, re-
serving his decision until today.
Swaney was much affected when sem
tence was pronounced
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
ARE STILL FOR WAR

Toxic. Jan. 21.--The Japanese gov
ernment is still preparing for war and
the pacific reports that are emanating
from Paris, London. st. Petersburg and
Washington meet no response here
either I'M sentiment or In governmental
action.
This fact was doubly emphasized to-
night when the news became public
that the government was preparing to
nsGotiate an internal loan amounting
to S1O0.OO0 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of John Sonnhalter
Massillon, petition for sale of real es.
tate filed.
In the estate of Phillip Gravius,
Massillon, sale approved and deed or.
dered.
In the guardianship of Ralph e.
Yarger. Canton, John e. Yarger ap-
pointed guardian. Guardian author.
lied to settle claim.
In the guardianship of Julia Haidet.
Nimishilla township. appraisement of
wards real estate and bond for sale
ordered.
In the guardianship of Martin
Brooke. first partial account filed.
In the estate NJ Patrick Manly. will
filed for probate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
HOUSE BILLS

Washington, d. c., Jan. 21.-Repre-
sentative Palmer (Rep. Pa intro
duced bill in the house today making
1t an offense for a candidate for con-
gress to give money or promise en-
ployment to any one for his vote in
the contest. Upon conviction, the SEN
tence Is to be fine of 5000 and three
months in jail.
Representative Currie CRep. N. H.
presented bill creating a bureau of
public highways in connection with
the agricultural department and ap-
propriating $24,00Oo00 to be used in
the construction OF roads under this
bureau.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
JEALOUSY
Caused Tragedy at Eos.
toria.

Fostoria, o., Jan. 21.-Albert Kess
les, of Tiffin, single, aged 25 years
today shot and seriously wounded
Mrs. Dora Bernard, member of a
prominent Fostoria family and then
shot and killed himself.
The tragedy is said to be the result
Of jealousy on Kesslers part.
Mrs. Bernard is the daughter of ]
M. Hanna, prominent citizen and the
wife of Bean Bernard. of Toledo, from
whom she separated two years ago
She may recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
SMALLPOX AT OSNABURG

It is reported that a few mild cases
of smallpox have been discovered in
the village Of Osnaburg. DR.. Banker.
of this city, state health officer, went
to that place Wednesday and made a
thorough examination of the condi-
tions. Every precaution is being talk
en- to prevent the spread of the dis
ease. The schools have been closed,
and special services have been dis
continued at the churches. On Sun
day there will be one service In each
of the churches at the usual hour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
GRAND CIRCUIT DATES

Cleveland. O., Jan. 20.-The grand
circuit stewards in session today de-
cided upon the following dates for
the several meetings this year: De-
troit, July 1S to 90; Cleveland. July
25 to 80; Buffalo, August 1 to 6;
Empire City, August 8 to 13; Brigh-
ton Beach Is to 20; Readville Aug.
% to 81; Providence Aug. 20 to Sept
8; Charter Oak Sept. to 10; Colum.
bus Sept. 10 to "a; Cincinnati Sept
26 to Oct l.; Memphis Oct II to 27.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
FOUND GUILTY

Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 20.-F'lam
Honaker and Tom Easton, two of the
negroes indicted for the burglary of
st. Johns orphanage at Elm Grove, on
the night of October 21, were found
guilty tonight after the jury had been
out twenty minutes. Flam Honal,er
has still to answer the charge of at
tempt to rape Sister Alma, who was
the sole custodian of the orphanage
on the night of the burglary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
The TUGMEN

Toledo, o., Jan. 21-The annual
election of the licensed Tugmen's
Protective association, today resulted
in the defeat of Grand President Nc.
Carle, of Chicago.
The officers elected were: Grand
president, James Welsh, of Duluth I;
first grand vice president, ]. Alpha
Page, of Toledo; second grand vice
president, Owen McAntee, of St. Joe /;
third grand vice president. Stephen
P. Hogan, of Erie; grand secretary,
H. Fl. Vroman, of Buffalo; grand
treasurer, Peter Gadnon, of Two Riv.
ers, Wis.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
MOLDERS' STRIKE OVER

Akron. o., Jan. 21-The molders'
strike was settled yesterday by the
men being ordered back by Vice Pres
ident Campbell of the national asso-
citation, who came here from Cincin-
natl. The reduction made by the en-
ployers makes the minimum wages
26 cents an hour instead of 20 cents,
as it was before, but the men are put
upon ten-hour schedule instead of
eight hours, as before. They will
return to work in all or most of the
shops.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
COLUMBUS
Asks Money for a Mill
tary Camp.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Representa-
tive Badger and former Representa-
tive Tompkins, of Columbus, Ohio, ap-
peared before the house committee
on military affairs today to urge an
appropriation of $1SOOOO for the pur-
chase of land north of Columbus. for
the establishment Of military camp
there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
FOR Identification
Colored Man Held for Assaulting
Mrs. Applegate, Near Princeton.

Princeton, Jan. 21.-The colored man
who assaulted Mrs. Stella Applegate
near Princeton on Tuesday is believed
to have been arrested in Bordentown.
He will be brought here tomorrow
morning for Identification. There is a
great deal of talk. especially among the
Princeton university students, of
lynching.
The mans name is William Hayes.
Messages were received by Marshal
kilfoil late tonight from the Borden
town police, and the description of the
man corresponds exactly with Mrs. Ap-
plegates description.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
FINED FOR A NEGRO

Guthrie, Okla, Jan. 21.-President
Henderson of the st. Louis Ell Reno
u Western railroad. a resident of St
Louis. was fined nominal sum in
court here today on complaint of ne
gro attorney whom Henderson rebuk.
cd for entering the Guthrie union sta
tion without removing his hat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
FIRE AT SPINDLE TOP

Beaumont. Tex, Jan. 2l.-Fire broke
out In an OIL tank on Spindle Top today
ana before 1t had burned itself out the
tank and AZ derricks were destroyed.
Inc total loss will amount to y25, 900.
Most OF the tanks stood over aban-
Gcned wells.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
LARGE REQUESTS

San Francisco, Jan. 21.--Besides
leaving nearly 100000 to the Univer.
sity OF California, the will of Charles
F. Doe. the lumber man of this city,
provides bequests of $125,000 to Cal
vim w. Doe, of Big Rapids. Mich, and
Sl51OOO to Mary Ellen Boone, of
Waukeshew, both relatives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
CONTESTED ELECTIONS

Washington, Jan. 21.-Arguments in
the Davis-Sims eighth Tennessee and
Kahn-Livernash, fourth California,
contested election cases, progressed
today by the house committees on
elections Nos. and / respectively.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
UNWEPT, UNHONORED
And Unsuns, Likewise Unnoticed and
unhung, Elijah Dowie, Prophet
Great, Escapeth Through
HaIdan

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 21.-John
Alexander Dowie sailed for Australia
on the liner Sonoma today unnoticed
and unmourned. He tried to make a
speech before mounting the gang
plank but found none to listen and
left railing as usual at those who de
clined to respect his grey hair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26

London, Jan 21.-At q banquet here
tonight Chancellor of the exchequor
Austen Chamberlain declared that there
Will be special need for economy in
BritaiIl's national expenditures for
some years to come
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-01-26
BAD SCARE
Sustained by Passengers on the EN-.
pire State Express.

Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. 21-The passen-
gers on the Empire state express on
the N. Y. c. G. r. r., received a scare
tonight when the fore trucks of the
engine struck a switch that had be-
come clogged with snow and jumped
the track. The airbrakes worked and
the heavy train stopped almost I'm.
mediately. No one was hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
Housefurnishing Goods.
A royal opportunity to buy Kitchen Ne
great deal less than usual.

A royal opportunity to buy Kitchen Needs at
great deal less than usual
Granite Milk Pans-12 quart size, usual price
35c-this sale, each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 18c
Pudding Pans = German enameled ware = all
white and blue rims, an elegant 4-quart pan
for this sale at Observation-Disclosures. s32c
Wash Basin - medium size = same ware as
above while they last, each. ......... Ice
Tea Kettles = German enameled ware = blue
white lined, CSC kind for .......... sec
Scrub Brushes Best row Rice Root Scrub
Brushes-this sale, each -..-.---....-. Sc
Clothes Lines 40 #. cotton Clothes Line, 10c
KIND, sale price. ...............5 DC
Knives and Forks-Capped and bolstered, with
best cocobolo handles 81. 30 Knives and Forks
per set for 800. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. z &c
Crumb Trays and Brushes = Nickel-plated.
usually sold at 5Oc-this sale, pair. $50
Tin Table Spoons Usual price zoe dozen-in
this sale, each. Observation-Disclosures. A. C
Butcher Knives-Made of good steel, with sub
stantial handles worth more, this sale. Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
ROCKEFELLER GETS BLAME
Hill Newspaper says He Is Behind
Northern Securities Suit.


St Paul. Mimi, April flames J.
Hill. through his personal representa-
tives in St Paul, is using his utmost
efforts. to swing the strong anti-Stand-
ard Oil sentiment in the northwest
against Hartman and Pierce in the
cific shares by the Northern Securities
company. Mr.. Hills newspaper this
morning puts forward John D. Rookie
Teller as the power behind Mr. Harri-
man and drew lurid pictures of the
evils that viii befau the northwest
should the Union Pacific secure the
Northern Pacific.
Hill, says: The real reason for the
petition which viii be filed in the
Northern Securities case is John D.
Rockefeller. The head of the Stand
ard Oil trust is the real power be-
hind E. H. Hartman and Winslow 5.
Pierce. 1t is the policy of crushing
rivals and the public be id
The Daily News and Globe take a
similar stand. playing Rockefeller in
big type as the ogre about TO gObble
Northern Pacific.
Five leading contentious will be ad-
vanced by the Securities company in
opposing the petition Outlined by a
Securities attorney last night these are
that the court has no jurisdiction; that
it cannot allow Hartman and Pierce,
a s trustees. to become preferred share
holders; that they cannot be permit
ted to absorb the profits due to the iii
crease in value of Northern Pacific
common; that the Oregon Short Line
cannot legally own and vote Northern
Pacific shares. and that Hartman and
Pierce did not sell TO the Securities
company. but to Morgan & Co and
are entitled to no redress except from
that banking house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
HAD TO TAKEIT.
Topeka Firm Couldn't Dodge Fort
Scott Contract

Elashlns q Ramsey. the Topeka con-
e-tCeihs nrIn- was forced to take a con
sraeJ for paving Eddy street. IN Fort
oSott, ny the city council of that CITY az
VI lhtE mad expressed a desire that the
GoLA pc given TO some other firm The
4 OF scott Tribune says.
A. the regular serni-month1v nicotine
~ ~ the council last night the CONTRACT f,e7
tlt construction of the Eddy street M. y
ing was let TO Haskins & RamseH- ~ ~,
lSAa' Ldtit OF the same firm that CON
- -lt4 lne stretch on Main street T79a
49, VIII pc A-s4 and 80 per square xsrr4
M.-ltH Is cents cheaper than the JuSSor,
stAeet contract. There was sOn7exx-l,et =
a SUI prise when the bid was read. a r'fr,e.
- +. 1890 tnat II was even so low as that
- seemed tAat yesterday all of the con
Is@t-oIs ana many others knew whs4t ne
S1Gs OF the others were and hef0~e -.
" Hg-S opened at the meeting last night
~ ramsey asked permission 10 Vii
crew ms bid. claiming that he kneV- i
w. Ile lowest bid and that 1t vas also
"AtIllH sle estimate The city did NOT v,-i-97
~ Net4ooh any bids, and as the ro1,uo5i
wanted 70 get as low bid as possible 80
members voted not to allow him III yrf+ 4
ara" the DID. Mr. Ramsey stated ffar ~
Dlu was az a very low figure and that re-
would take his medicine The otbe, S;a
were out of proportion -''S
MI ramsey was satisfied that his l,f7
was the lowest and he wanted il l1r,,l.s-.
STOOD that II II was he was to be a v,-s7tls,7
the contract. providing any of she bis7s
were accepted He also gave the ro,5,.g,sI
TO understand that he was within tf7e -
engineers estimate. When the bids 49,
opened the council discovered that the To
petSa contractor knew what he was raif-
ING about. The following are the has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
BOUND TO DIE POOR.
Aged NIiser at New Bedford, Mass,
Giving AWAY His Property.


New Bedford, Mass. April Clark
Ridley, who describes himself as "a
miser. has announced to his friends
that he will give away all Of his prop
erty before his death. Like Andrew
Carnegie he has reached the cOnclus-
ion that it is a disgrace to die rich.
Ridley owns six or seven houses and
is reputed to be worth $4,000. He is
IS years old. He has worked hard all
his life and until this winter lived in
a little cabin partly underground and
boarded his money
Thus far this week Ridley has given
away three houses and lots. The first,
comprising a house and lot in Camp
bell street. was given to Catherine NJ.
Ashley; the second, a house and lot
in ShaWnut avenue. went to Mrs.
Laura Trip, and a house and lot in
Robson street was given to Charles
G. Allen.
News of his action in giving away
his property has spread and today
there was such throng Of people sur
rounding his home, waiting to put IN
an application for share of the prop
erty. that a policeman was required to
keep the crowd away. Agents of local
charita BILE societies were on hand with
7 have been thinking Of giving some
of my property away for some time,
Ridley said today, but kept Qeldy-
ing. At my age, though. time begins
70 look short so I decided to act
have given away three houses and I've
got some more left There are two on
Shawrnut avenue. one on RODesou
street, one on Willis street ana one on
! Mount Vernon street
DO you intend to give the others
away2'' he was asked
I suppose I've got TO give them away
soon" he said.
I imagine you have had numerous
applications for gifts since you began 20
give these presents2" was suggested
yes. plenty of people have been here,
hut 7 prefer to select my benehciaries-
who deserves it, that's one thing
Mr. Ridley said he had been a com
mon laborer all his lire, and had &C
CURED his property by saving nealy all
his earnings
Any man can lay up money II ne mas
a mind to- he asserted
I never had no good times IN my
life was the quick response. Il never
even hired a horse to go to ride usea
to smoke and chew when was a young
man. I gave up smoking when l was
80 and chewing when was 3d. this was
because took habits to be a nuisance
don't think man ought to drink, DuL
LIQUOR IS not half as bad as tobacco.
Mr.. Ridley advocates his own plan OF
benevolence as preferable 10 tnat OF
rich philanthropists.
The rich men, he says, give proper
" to some Institution That IS not
really a deed Of charity 1 have seen
the failure Of their way OF giving ana
have tried to mend it. If a man has
got something to give away he can give
it to somebody that viii appreciate II
and do somebody some good
The aged giver of buildings is not re-
lated to his beneficiaries. and has no
relatives in this city He has two sisters
living in Maine and one in Sacramento,
Cal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
THE PROHIBITIONlSTS.
Nominate a Candidate for Con-
gress in Third District.

independence. Kan. April AT the
Prohibition convention here for the
Third congressional district J. D. For
sythe. pastor OF the First Christian
church of FredOnia, was named An
active campaign is to be carried on by
the new committee with candidate on
stump. S P Gould of Arkansas City
and r. w. Preston of Walnut were
chosen as members of the state central
committee. Chairman and secretary of
the new committee are S. r. Gould of
Arkansas City and H. E. Smith of Ere
donia. This is the first Prohibition con-
gressiona1 convention held in Kansas in
years State Chairman Earle R. Delay
of Emporia addressed the convention
DR.. c. H. Strong Of Sterling was en-
dOrsed for governor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
QUESTION OF PAY.
Shall City Election Boards Re-
ceive Double Allowance.

This evening the judiciary committee
of the city council will meet at o'clock
for the purpose of deciding whether the
judges and clerks OF the Tuesdays cleo
tion shall be paid double for their ser
vices. 1t is claimed that they are en-
titled to full legal rates for counting
the regular election ballots, and the
same amount for counting the votes on
the bond proposition.
City Attorney Spencer says that there
Is not any law regulating the amount of
pay for counting bond election ballots,
and that the council can allow the
judges and clerks a reasonable sum- and
they viii have to take it. 1t is likely
that the judiciary committee will rec
onlmend that the judges and clerks be
paid a dollar or SO apiece for the bond
election Last year, when the vote was
very much heavier. and there were two
bond propositions voted on, the city
then allowed the judges and clerks IS
apiece for their extra services.
Exclusive Of the extra fees which may
be allowed to the judges and clerks, the
total cost Of the recent election to the
city was as follows:
Pay for judges and clerks. 1854. 90
Printing $4,000 ballots. ........... $500
Meals for judges and clerks. 1850
Rent Of voting places. 100 90
Hauling voting booths 21.OO
This election was not a very big fnan-
eial graft for the judges and clerks. In
the mayor elections. the judges and
clerks sometimes make as high as $40
apiece for their days work The highest
fee received by any board was in the
fourth precinct OF the Second ward
NneIe each OF the judges and clerks re-
ceived $3.50 and the supervisor Sc. so.
The supervisor in each precinct gets a
dollar extra for taking the ballots out
and back.
The pay for counting ballots is Dro-
vided by law; $3.50 is allowed for the
first $50 ballots. or less in case the vote
Goes not reach $50. Then 81 per 100 is
paid Tor all additional ballots, or major
fraction Of 100 ballots
Under this system most of the precincts
~ town received the minimum Zee of s. 50
TINS year The supervisor gets his dollar
extra but the fees for the Judges and
clerks IN each precinct. as announced to-
cay by the election commissioner, are as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
PolIock in Learenworth.

Federal Judge Pollock went to
Leavenworta this morning, and there
will consequently be no decision in
the Anthony injunction suit today
The lawyers on both sides do not ex-
pect an opinion before next Monday.
Judge Pollock, on last Tuesday, when
the briefs and memoranda corrobo-
rative of the arguments were filed
stated that he wished some time to
decide the case. Considering the fact
that the state contest board has post
pOned hearing in the AnthOny-Curtis
matter until April p there is natural
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-07
Import u Prices Fancy Chinaware.


Theodore HaviIand Dinner PIates-excellent
patterns sale price, each. .........-.- 25c
Fancy Cups and Saucers-French, German and
Japanese worth up to 50c-choice in this sale,
each a. DC
Sugars and Creams-daintily shaped and dec
GRATED = regular retail price $1.50 = special
price DC
English Blue Wall PlateS-attractively deco
rated 19c kinds-this sale. $500. 1Oc
Austrian China Fancy Plates reproductions
of famous paintings = usual price 39c - this
sale your choice 25c
Oblong Bread Trays - with neat 'Forget-me-
not decorations Roman gold borders-these
are usually 50c-your choice. ...-.....2 5c
Moustache Cups and saucers-fancy German
China = with elegant floral and gold decora-
tons easily worth 5Oc-this sale. .33c
ssVictoria China Boudoir Sets-including
nice large Comb and Brush Tray, Ring Tree,
good size Puff Box, Hair Box and Pin Tray
beautifully embossed with fancy gold and
floral decorations-a S. 8 set
For this sale. ....--.-...-..S ST. SO