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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
WHEREABOUTS OF THE MALACCA
A Subject Of Much Speculation in London Russia
will Hardly Dare Sail the Prize Past Rock
of Gibraltar.
RUSSIA CLAIMS ENGLAND IS BLUFHNG

London, July 22.-(London Times)-
II is the understanding here that two
British cruisers dispatched by Admiral
Domville to Port Said to detain the
Malacca failed to reach there until af
ter the captured liner had sailed. Up
to the present no word of interference
with the Malacca on the high seas by
British warships has been received and
unless she encounters some of the ves-
sells of the Mediterranean feet she will
probably reach Cherbourg safely. 1t is
rumored that she is being chased by
British vessels of war but this lacks
confirmation.
Reports come through several chan
nels that the Russian government has
ordered the release of the steamer but
no authoritative communication from
the Russian officials to this effect has
reached here Meanwhile many per-
sons in London are beginning to be-
lieve that the MalacCa actually has con-
traband in her holds and that the St.
Petersburg was within her rights when
she sent her toward Russian port for
trial by a Russian prize court. This be-
lief however, has failed to check the
feeling of resentment against Russia
and the anti-Russian element is still
in the ascerdancy.
Speaking of the probable cargo of the
MalacCa, the insurance expert of the
Times says: "No doubt exists here as
to the irregular status of the st. Peters
burg and Smolensk. OF course it is en-
tirely difficult for owners, no matter
how careful, to be sure that contraband
goods under misleading bills of lading
are not placed on board of their vessels.
Even supposing that the contention of
the Russians is well founded and that
contraband was surreptitiously placed
on board Of the Malacca at Antwerp,
1t is the opinion in well informed cir
cles that this fact does not make less
reprehensible the action of the St.
Petersburg. The question of contra
band has nothing to do with the mat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
Our Trade With Japan.

United States Consul Covert, who is
stationed at Lyons, quotes French
political economist as saying that 1t
might as well be admitted that this
country will soon exceed all other ma
tions as exporter to Japan, because of
the use of the best machinery In
the manufacture of our goods for a
third.
The gap between the United States
and Great Britain is closing up rapid
ly. In the year 1902 the figures for the
exports to Japan of the countries men
toned were as follows: British India,
$2b,400. 900; Great Britain, $25,150,-
900; United States, $25,350,000; China,
S20,300, 900; Germany, $12,400,000 /;
France, s2,370.000. In 1890 the figures
stood as follows in. the case of our
most serious rival and ourselves; the
United States. $3,000,000; Great Brit
ain. $13,O00.OO0. In the year 1903 our
exports came within million Of those
Of England.
So there is very good reason why
the people of this country should take
very keen interest, and continue to
take keen interest, in whatever Is
likely to modify the relations of ma
tlons in the far east.-New York
Evening Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
LITTLE TALK
Will Bryan Make in Cam
paign

Colfax, Ia, July 21.-W. j. Bryan,
while in Colfax today addressing the
Chautauqua assembly, submitted to an
interview in the course of which he
plainly intimated that it was doubt
full IL he would take the stump very
actively during the coming campaign
and that he was by no means sanguine
OF Parker victory.
He emphatically declared however,
that the Parker telegram at st. Louis
and the convention answer did not
commit the party to the gold standard
but simply meant that Parker was not
to be excluded from the nomination
because of a personal preference for
the gold standard so long as the plat.
form said nothing on the money Ques.
tion and his ideas did not therefore
conflict with 1t.
He pointed out that he and his al
lies had achieved q notable victory In
preventing declaration for gold and
he intlmated that had such a plank
been inserted over their protest, there
would have been no alternative but
to bolt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
TROLLEY CAR
Dumped Passengers in
in the Street.

Newark. N. j., July 81. - While q
Newark and New York open trolley car
was rounding a temporary curve at the
corner of Central avenue and Third
street, Harrison, tonight at high rate
of speed it turned half over, and about
30 passengers. men. women and chill
dren were thrown into the street
John ]. Gilroy, Of 800 Broad street,
Newark, and Emil Fischer and Benja-
man Forman of harrison were pain
fully hurt. The others escaped with
bruises and torn garments.
During the spill, many of the women
tainted while the screams of othes
could be heard some distance ava.
The accident was que to the careless
ness of the motorman in rounding the
curve at too high a speed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
BRANNOCk
ELECTION IN WEST END OF
THE CITY,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II
Was It Arranged by the
"Wets" or "DryS"

A Brannock election will be held
in the west end of Canton on August
II. The petition, signed by 12S voters
of the district, was presented to Judge
Ralph S. Amber yesterday and he fix.
ed the date.
The district lies west of the creek.
For boundary it begins at Harrison
avenue on West Tuscarawas street
and then south on Dueber until it gets
past the Dueber works, when it follows
South street to the creek. The creek
is then the line clear down to Ma.
varre street, and then it runs west on
Navarro street to Harrison avenue, or
the corporation line. From that point
the line follows Harrison avenue back
to the place of beginning. The terri
tory contains just about the required
300 voters and 30 per cent of the num-
ber signed the petition.
AS in the First ward not single
saloon is included in the district and
some of the temperance people refused
to sign the petition for this reason,
claiming that the election was being
secured by The "wets." Those having
the petition in charge deny this. 9th
ers signed the paper claiming that it
was better to take what was offered
than to get nothing. It is generally be-
lieved that the election will carry
dry.
The voting will take place in a build
ing at the junction of Cedar street
and the Dueber switch, which is the
usual place of holding elections in pre-
cinct c of the Sixth ward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26

majorities.
Not much campaigning on the stump
Is expected of Mr.. Davis and in this
respect the plans of both the Democrat
ic nominees very nearly coincide. Each
will make few speeches in storm CEN
ters during the closing days of the
campaign but for the most part the
oratory will be left to others, notably
Bourke Cockron, Grover Cleveland,
John Sharp williams and possibly Da-
vid B. Hill.
1t was emphatically denied at Rose
mount tonight that the visit OF JUS
tice Morgan, ]. O'Brien aboard John b.
MDonald's yacht Sapphire" last night
had any political significance what
ever. It had been hinted that Justice
O'Brien, who used to be a Tammany
sachem, came in the capacity of an am
bassador or emissary Of Charles z.
Murphy's interests. This, however, was
effectively disposed of by statement
that Justice O'Brien was at Esopus In
the sole capacity Of Judge Parker's
Oldest and most intimate friend and
that there was not serious political
discussion throughout the evening.
1t became known tonight that al
though no formal invitation to Charles
f. Murphy to visit Rosemont has been
sent out, -ourke Cochran was told
when he was here that Judge Parker
would be very glad to see the Tam
many chieftain at any time.
1t is also stated that William r.
Hearst has been informed that he will
be welcomed at Rosemont whenever he
shall elect to make visit. 1t is ex-
pected that Mr. Hearst will avail HIM
self of the invitation shortly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
WAS A BUSY DAY FOR
BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Took Time From Saloon and Had Time at the
Lake-May Do Time.

Stealing gold watch from Michael
Maloney's saloon on East Tuscarawas
street, going to Meyers lake directly af-
terwards for an outing and then being
arrested at 1880 o'clock last night near
the Pennsylvania depot for the theft.
are the incidents which transpired yes
terday, relative to Herman Mochry
William Sheppler, Edward Gardner and
Howard Richards, four glass blow
ers from Rochester. Pa, who came to
this city with the excursion from
Beaver Valley.
This quartet of youths, not one Of
them being more than "a years of age,
went into Maloneys saloon at noon yes
terday where they made a purchase OF
liquor. The proprietor was the only
person in the place at the time the par
ty entered and when they had left he
discovered that his gold watch was
missing from his vest which was hang
ing In am apartment in the rear of the
saloon. Suspecting these fellows of
the theft he sent word to police head
quarters. Lieutenant Wialandt and
Patrol Driver james Smith went to the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
VLADlVOSTOK FLEET
INTERESTS UNCLE SAM
May Be Out to Intercept Beef Bought in This
Country by Japan

Washington, d. c., July 21,-To-
days confirmation of the report that
the Vladivostok squadron had passed
into the Pacific ocean was of great
import to the United States govern
ment.
Japan some months ago contracted
with American packers for 100000
pounds of meat Seven million pounds
have been delivered. Three million
pounds are on the ocean now
Russia also has contract for Amer
lean meat. The officials here cannot
decide whether then Russian squadron
has put to sea for the purpose of safe
ty conveying the American ships car
rying its supplies or whether it is
aiming to cut off the meat en- route to
Japan.
This government has always con-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
TALK SUITS PARKER
Judge Says His Statement Is ForCible Campaign
Document Parker Also Greatly Pleased With
His Running Mate on Ticket
HEARST LIKELY TO VISIT PARKER SOON

Rosemont, Esopus, N. ", July l. -
William f. Sheehan returned from
New York late this afternoon. He had
nothing to say about the situation but
It became known at Rosemont tonight
that unless Senator German suddenly
deciL to accept the place, no final Sc
lection will be made until the national
committee meets on Tuesday, July rs,
at the Hoffman House, in New York.
Mr.. Sheehan drove over to Rosemont
having brought Mrs. Parker back with
BIN from the metropolis and talked
with the judge for fifteen minutes. The
two will not hold an extended con-
ference until tomorrow.
A conference with Thomas Taggart
has not yet been held but Mr.. Sheehan
may confer with him upon his return
to New York Monuay. Whether or not
in the meantime, Mr.. Taggart will
come to Rosemont has not been de-
cided.
Judge Parker was very much i'm
pressed with the strong statement by
Grover Cleveland printed today in
which the former president declares
that the Democratic party has again
taken the path to success. He consid-
Crs 1t most forcetul and opportune
campaign document and was in splen-
did humor all uay as a result.
The nominee is also much gratified
over the personality of his running
mate. Henry Gassaway Davis. He has
found in the former senator man af-
ter his own heart ana believes he will
add great strength to the ticket in
those states on the southern borderland
that sometimes turn out Republican
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26

lake in the afternoon with descriptions
of the suspects. Although they could
not be found there, the policemen In
the Pennsylvania depot beat were noti-
he'd to ARREST on suspicion anyone
who resembled the people wanted.
Mochry, Sheppler and Gardner were
found and arrested near the depot by
Officers Zimmerman and Riblet. The
trio denied any knowledge of the mis-
sing timepiece, Wnen they were more
closely questioned by Lieutenant Wiel-
andt at headquarters Gardner desired
tu see Richards, who was then standing
out In front of the station house.
Thereupon Patrol Driver Smith walked
up to him and placed him under arrest
and In moment or two he had told
the whereabouts of the watch which
had been hidden in the spouting at the
United States hotel. Richards claims
that he is innocent of the theft or of
having anything to do with 1t. All of
yesterday afternoon he said he had car
ried the watch for one of his friends
and when he wanted to give 1t back to
him he would not take 1t until about
train time In the evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
, Things Fair Japan has Not.

In book of Japan Douglas Staden
recounts the things that the Japanese
have not. They have no bread, no
beds, no boots and no shoes, no trous-
ers for the men, no petticoats for the
women. This sounds alarming, but
both sexes wear instead several dress
ing gowns. one over the other-the
kimonos of commerce.
In their houses they have no win
dows, no doors, no wall. no ceilings,
no chests or drawers. not even a
washing stand, and the wardrobe is
only a lot of boxes piled one on top
of another.
In the kitchens they have no range,
no pots, no pans, no -four bins, no flour,
no kitchen tables or chairs in the
drawing-room, and in the real native
house the drawing-room itself is only
a lot of bedrooms with their walls TAX
en- down.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26

ter, rather 1t is the stopping of ves-
sci carrying stores consigned to Brit
ish arsenal that rankles." 1t is not
considered likely here that the Russian
lieutenant who now commands the
Malacca will take any CHANCES in sail
ing the steamer past Gibralter and then
through the English channel. Rather,
IL is expected he will give all English
stations a wide berth and make haste
for the nearest Russian port. In fact,
this question of the destination of the
Malacca is the chief topic of conversa-
ton in maritime circles. 1t is confident
ly believed by experts that she will
hurry through the Dardanelles and be
anchored somewhere where British
warships cannot reach her.
The Times in its editorial comment
this morning continues to insist that
Great Britain must not falter in her
determination to release the MalaCca
even though it may be necessary to use
force to accomplish this object. The
Times says:
I'VE assume that the Malacca will
not be lost sight of by the Mediter-
ranean fleet, some of the cruisers of
which are now at Alexandria but the
shepharding of ship in such circum-
stances can hardly tend to relieve a
delicate situation. Mr.. Balfour did not
hesitate to describe the question which
has arisen as a delicate and serious
one and declared that undoubtedly he
would have to make a statement upon
it before long. At the same time he
promised to make this statement soon.
"St Petersburg advices say that the
Russians look upon our war prepara-
tions as a game of bluff. We cannot
believe that this statement is true as
such an illusion would be most danger
Gus to peace. Every day Of delay but
adds to the tension which the high
handed and lawless action of the Rus
sian cruisers has caused and repeti-
ton would intensity the difficulties of a
settlement an hundred-fold and might
make it impossible"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
LIGHTNING
Kills Benjamin Franklin
at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 21.-Benjamin
Franklin, 25 years old, a clerk en-
ployed by the Harris Pump Supply
company's general store was killed at
6 o'clock tonight by the singular per-
version of an electric current. He
stepped into an elevator at the fifth
floor with a customer and with the
intent to descend to the first floor
seized the governing cable with
had in some unaccountable manner
come into contact with powerful cleo
trio current. Franklin was instantly
killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
SUMMER RESORT
Deprived of Sunday Rail-
way Trains.

Asbury Park. N. j., July 21.-Official
notification was received here tonight
that no Sunday trains would stop at
North Asbury Park hereafter. Fol-
lowing the receipt Of the news Mayor
Tenbroek called a special meeting OF
the city council with a view to laying
before them the correspondence on the
subject and to take municipal action
looking to a compulsory stopping OF
the trains by legal action IL necessary
General Manager Besler of the Cen
trail railroad of New Jersey says the
company is bound by contract with
Ocean Grove but hopes soon that sat
isfactory understanding with Ocean
Grove may be arrived at There is
great Indignation in Asbury Park over
the back down" of the company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
MORE SHIPS
Allowed to Pass Through
Dardanelles.

Vienna, July 21.-Die Zeit states
that the Porte has granted permission
to the Russian vessel Tchernagoretz
with guns and ammunition aboard to
pass the Dardanelles. The Russian
ambassador to Turkey, the paper as
serts, has also given notice that two
more volunteer cruisers will pass
through the straits bound for the far
east.
The grand vizer is reported to have
expressed anxiety lest England will
not permit this continued passage Of
Russian vessels through the Dardanel-
les without a protest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
ROOSEVELT
Had Only Three Callers
Thursday.

Oyster Bay, July 21 Only three
visitors, and those on social missions
were received at Sycamore Hill today.
They were Richard Murphy, state as
somblyman from Amsterdam; former
Representative Rowland B. Mahoney
and the Rev John Pitass of Buffalo
The latter is pastor of st. Stanislaus
church, one of the largest congregations
In Buffalo. He has known the presi-
dent for many years and is one of his
staunchest friends in the pulpit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26

tended that food stuffs not directly
consigned to or known to be for mil
itary or naval forces of helligerent
are exempt from seizure as contraband
of war. 1t maintains that the burden
of proof is on the party making the
seizure.
Great Britain knew certain -four
sent to Delago bay was for the Boer
forces in the field but when it came to
proving that fact before a prize court
it failed to establish its claim and
had to reimburse the consignor heav.
lily.
The deep interest felt by this gov
eminent in the movement of the
Vladivostok squadron is shown by the
fact that Minister Griscom and a
Russian admiral both sent advices to
the state department.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
FEELING F
is STRONG AGAINST RUSSIA
OVER
THE MALACCA INCIDENT
Gar Playing Fast and
Loose With England.

London, July 21.-While Russian re-
ports unite in declaring that the Rus
siam government has backed down SO
for as the p. & o. liner Malacca is
concerned and has ordered her release,
the Peninsular and Oriental company
are still in the dark as to the where
abouts of their vessel or what condi-
ton she is in.
In the house of commons last night
Premier Balfour stated that the gov
ernment had NO information on the
subject of the steamers release. The
feeling against Russia is still very
strong and every effort is being made
to force the government to compel
Russia to pay a substantial indemnity
to the owners of the Maiacca for the in
convenience and delay to which they
have been subjected.
According to the Antwerp advices of
the London Daily Express, before sail
ing every article or cargo on board the
Malacca was examined by the Russian
consul who declared himself satisfied
that there was no contraband of war
on board
The Express declares that 1t hears
upon indisputable authority that the
Czar is playing fast and loose with
England in regard to its protest, at
one moment promising speedy redress
and at the next declaring the seizure
iustifiable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
ELOP|XC PREACHER
Threatens Suit Against
His Wife.

New Brunswick, N. j., July 21.-The
Rev. ]. F. Cordova, formerly pastor of
the South River M. q. church, who re-
Gently eloped with Miss Bovine, choir
singer, has threatened. 1t is stated to-
night, to bring suit against his wife in
the Mexican courts unless she returns
to live with him. Mrs. Cordova is in
Mexico and refuses to forgive her hus-
band for his escapade. She has retain
cd counsel and says she will fight the
suit IL instituted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
Ancient Palestine in the time of {

Ancient Palestine in the time of the
Savior has been reproduced at the
worlds fair For some weeks past an
almost finished structure at the corner
Of Grand and Laclede avenues has at
tracted attention and excited curiosity
In 1t are groups from the Holy Land
depicting the principal scenes in the
life OF Christ, the nativity the flight
into Egypt, the last supper the cruci-
fixion, etc. There are sixteen groups
in all, covering the 33 years Of the life
of the Savior
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
THREE KILLED
Boys Run Down by a
Train

Kansas City, Mo-, July 21.-Three
persons were killed by Chicago &
Alton train at Second street and Lynch
avenue crossing at o'clock this af
ternoon They were: Charles Clark
aged IS; George Dunn, aged 20; Wal
ter Rankin, negro, aged 15.
The three boys were in wagon and
were crossing maze Of tracks when
they were run down. A heavy dust
storm was In progress at the time OF
the accident which prevented the
train men from seeing the wagon un
til it was too late to stop.
All three boys were horribly man
gled Clark's head was cut off and
Dunn was cut in two at the waist.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
FARMERS PICNIC
Arrangements are Being
Perfected.

Arrangements are being made for
the proposed county farmers picnic.
Leading farmers In various parts OF
the county are being interested and it
is proposed to give the agriculturists
one day Of pleasure and recreation
after the arduous labors of harvest
time are over A picnic dinner and
other attractions will be on the pro.
gram.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
Hand Cut by Glass.

While tightening a lid on fruit
jar Thursday evening, Charles Bo-
lus of 1882 West North street injur.
ed his hand badly. The top Of the
jar broke off and cut his right hand
between the thumb and index finger.
The wound bled profusely and me-
cessitated that six stitches be taken
to close the cash. Doctors Walten.
baugh and Catlin rendered medical as.
sistance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
Race Meet at Salem.

Salem, July 21.-Tbe Crescent Driv-
ing club of Cleveland. is arranging
to lease the Salem driving park and
have the first meet on September 20,
II and 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
DAVIS
Meets Guffey at Bedford
Springs

Bedford, July 21-The Democratic
vice presidential candidate. ex-senator
Henry G. Davis, arrived at Bedford
Springs Hotel this evening accompan-
led by his private secretary. He was
met by Colonel James NJ. Guffey, Dem
ocratic leader Of Pennsylvania and
Judge George Gray, of Delaware, who
are stopping here, but no conference
was held tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26
Fell Under Train.

Orrville, July 21.-Frank Skidmore,
OF Columbus, tried to board train
here today. He fell under the wheels
and his leg was amputated and two
toes of the right foot cut off.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-26

The st. Louis Fair has put on a fin
ished look and there are no more COM
plants that exhibits are not In place.
One of the things that no visitor wants
to miss is the Kilraify's Louisiana Pur-
chase spectacle at the Odeon theatre
There is cast of i5O persons and there
is no robbery about the prices.