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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
TWO REGIMENTS
FIELD ARTILLERY
PROVISIONAL oRGANIzATI oNS
FOR PRACTICE.
srieadier General Story Says the Ar.
tillery Organization Of the
Army is Weak.

Washington ID. C. June f5.-In res
ponse to the criticism of Brigadier-
General Story, chief of artillery, that
the artillery organization of the United
States army is weak because II has
not. the local formation other than a
battery, the war department has de-
cided to organize two provisional field
artilley regiments for practice.
The first will be under the command
Of Lieut.. Colonel Sidney w. Taylor and
will assemble at Fort Riley, Kansas,
August 4. 1t will consist of three
provisional battalons composed of the
Seventh and Thirtieth battalions, un-
der Major Granger Adams, the Sixth
and Nineteenth batteries under Major
William II. Coffin, and the 25th and
29th batteries under Major Henry M.
Andrews. The second provisional regi-
ment will be under the command Of
Colonel Walter Howe, at Fort Sill,
Okla, and will consist of two provis-
ional batteries, the first being COM
posed of the Second, Fifteenth and
Sixteenth batteries, under Major Lotus
Niles and the second of the 14th. 21st,
and Sth batteries, under Major Warren
p. Newcomb.
No time will be spent in battery
instruction unless it should become
necessary but the idea will be to devote
all the time until November IA to reg
mental instructions to teach the field
artillery to operate in large units in
the field, and to solve the problems
which they may reasonably expect
to be confronted with in the event of
actual hostilities. Special attention
will be given to the following SUBJECTS:
Preparation for action; fire control;
location and change of position: re-
placement of ammunition; marches;
field practice and target practice. For
the purpose of testing the material, tho
provisional. regiment at Fort Riley,
will, during the period of instruction,
make a practice march of at least
200 miles. An order covering this SUBJ
ject and making assignment of officers
to the two new regiments was issued
by the war department today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
The SniveIy Reunion.

The descendants of John Snively
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Reu
ben Deckerd, who occupy the old
home, Saturday, June 10th. Notwith.
standing the rain 80 were present, con.
sisting of ten children, six sons and
four daughters, "a grand and five great
grandchildren.
Those from a distance were Aaron
Snively Of Yellow Spring, Greene
county; H. B. Snively, wife and
daughters, Elsie and Eva of West
Pennington, Trumbull county; Isaiah
Snively, Of Massillon; Dr. George
Snively, and DR.. John Snively, wife
and son, George, of West Lebanon,
Wayne county; L. L. Bolkner, an art
ist of Massillon, had been engaged to
take the photos of the ten children,
also of the reunion. The day was
spent in recalling incidents of child
hood days, and partaking of bounteous
refreshments. When the time for ad-
journment came, all agreed that the
day had been well spent, and separat.
ed, hoping to meet again at the same
place next year
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Successful Applicants.

Carrollton, June 15.-Following is a
list of the applicants who successful
ly passed the teachers examination
held here last Saturday; Three years
-Carena Jackman, Carrollton. Two
years-Wilma Dunlap, S. O. Morrow,
Anna f. Noble, Clara b. Simpson, Car
rollton; Charles e. Doust, Dell Roy.
One year-Olsa s. Morgan, Nellie
M. SALESMAN, Florence e. Gantz, Mary
McNulty, Thomas B. Jackman, Ber.
tha Andrews, Miriam Morris, Carroll.
ton; Otto r, Crawford, Alliance;
Laura e. Creighton, Malvern; Nettie
G. Bracker, Carrollton; Donald Elliott,
Myrta Barrick, Florence Stansberry,
Dell Roy; Lula Henderson, Scio; Leila
Pennock, Minerva; H. d. Chase, Kill
gore; James e. Trip, Leesville;
Odessa Roof, Magnolia.
Literature-MaTy McBurney, Laura
Davis, Sara Davis, Eva Long, Dell
Roy; e. G. Heron, Grace Johnson,
Carrollton; Albert Palmer, Hibbetts;
Odessa George, Mechanicstown Eliza.
beth Smith, Malvern; Mary Rohmey-
or, Sherodsville; H. G. Weis, Magnolia
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
BY WORD OF MOUTH
)nIy Way Gar viii Receive Depu.
ties Memorial.

Chicago, June ia Daily News ca
hegram from St. Petersburg says:
Speaking to your correspondent to-
lay, the reform deputies who are going
% see the czar at Tzarskoe-Selo said
hat Nicholas had intimated that he
would not receive any printed or writ
en- memorial and that all their declar-
ltions must be made verbally.
II is possible that he will invite the
deputies to share the duties of the min
sterial committees and help the gov
Tnment out of its difficulties. He may
wen offer them cabinet places. These
yhices, however, the delegates have re-
lOIvd to refuse with the peoples man
late.
1t Is said that the Jews are prepar-
hg to protest against the action Of
BOuligen, minister Of the interior, in
1enying them the franchise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
TOLD HIS LOVE
ON HARD TACK
THE GIRL BIT AND IMMEDIATE.
LY cAPITULATED.
A Romance of Soldier and a Maid
That Seems to Have Ended
Happily.

Kingston, N. Y, June 15.-June Is Of
last year, as train carrying the Fifth
regiment, United States infantry, Just
returned from the Philippines, to
Plattsburg barracks, N. Y, passed the
old station of West Park, ID miles from
this city, Estella A. Smith, aged II, was
standing at the gate of her home in the
village. Otis G. Rider, one of the SOL
diers, saw her and was attracted by
her pretty face. Scribbling his name
and address on chunk of hard tack,
he threw it from the train and saw her
pick 1t up. Soon after reaching Platts-
burg he received q letter in a dainty
feminine hand. 1t was from the West
Park girl. He replied and a corre-
srondence followed, in which each
grew to admire the other. Finally he
proposed and was accepted. A few
days ago he came to West Park and
his marriage to Miss Smith occurred at
l o'clock this afternoon, just year to
the day and hour from the time he
threw her his unique card from the
train. After a honeymoon the couple
will reside in Grand Rapids, Mich,
where Rider is in business as a cabinet
maker, having left the army last Janu-
ary. He was the first American SOL
dier to land on the Philippine islands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
THE LUTHERANS
Convention of the Mnisterium Of
Pennsylvania.

Lancaster, Pa, June 15.-The open.
Ing business session of the 15Sth annual
convention of the Lutheran Minister
ium Of Pennsylvania was held here to-
day in Trinity church. Officers were
reelected as follows: President, Rev.
DR.. G. HORNE of Reading; English sec
retary, Rev. o. Il. Pfeinger of Wom-
elsdorf; German secretary, Rev. H. Of
fermann Of Philadelphia; treasurer,
Rev. H. A. Keller of Orwigsburg.
In an appeal for more ministerial ac-
dvity, Rev. DR.. Sauber, representing
The Pittsburg synod, said that in the
larger cities the church is fast losing
It's fOothold. Active lay workers are
required to follow out ideas of church,
be said, and apply them to modern
conditions.
Receipts from all sources during the
Jear were $59,911.16 and disbursements
we're $53,30065. 1t was recommended
hat $4,000 be apportioned to home
missions and $4,000 to Muhlenburg
College, Allentown. e.
Three hundred clerical and two
hundred lay delegates are attending
ME convention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
KANSAS WHEAT CROP
Causes the Usual Annual Demand for
Labor.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 15.-The har-
vesting of wheat is well under way in
Kansas and the annual call for help
has been made by farmers. A. B. Jam
ison, superintendent of the free en-
ployment department of the Missouri
state bureau of labor statistics, will as
sign applicants to the harvest fields,
furnish them with all needed informa-
tion and sell them railroad tickets at
reduced prices. The superintendent Of
the state labor department of Kansas
has notified Mr.. Jamison that 22,500 ad-
ditional men and 2,240 additional teams
will be needed by the farmers of that
state to harvest their crops.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
DAPT|STS END
THEIR CONVENTION
ABOUT FIVE HUNDRED WERE IN
ATTENDANCE.
Christian Workers Society Was Or.
ganized-offcers Elected for the
Ensuing Year-The Days
Program.

With last evenings session at the
Bible Institute the district convention
of the Sunday schools of the German
Baptist denomination came to an end.
About 500 visitors attended the meet
ings. A district organization of the
Christian workers was formed. Off
GERS were elected as follows:
President, W. ID. Keller, Frederick
town; vice president, H. H. Helman,
Canton; secretary Cora e. Hostetler,
Canton; treasurer, II. Clyde Horst,
Spencer, Medina county.
The Sunday school officers elected
follow: T. S. Moherman, Ashland, pres
ident; A. S. Workman, Loudonville
vice president; II. II. Helman, Canton
recording secretary; w. d. Keller
Fredericktown, reading clerk.
Addresses were delivered by T. s.
Moherman of Ashland, A. w. Dupler of
Thornville. The latter spoke on "The
Christian Workers Meeting as a Help
to the Church" Devotional exercises
were led by James Murray of Smith
vile.
The following topics were discussed:
Possibilities of the Sunday School"
w. d. Fisher, Baltic, and Simon Sho-
walter; would a Normal Glass Fur
nish an Adequate Supply of Efficient
Teachers?" e. s. Young, Canton; ways
and Mnnnc SnapaCcfttI Dtip ~,
Work" Sylvia Grippe, Canton, and Jen-
ME Shriver, Louisville.
Thursday afternoon S. M. Friend de-
livered the report on the Sunday
schools of the district. The program
follows:
"Is the Home Department Practical
in the Country Sunday Schools?" Lib
bic Bailey. w. H. Gerber.
Best methods of securing the active
cooperation of dormant talent: (a) In
the teachers, DR.. R. McFadden. o.
Among the parents, VIM. Stroup. (c)
Among the pupils, Clifford Workman.
Round table, conducted by Albert
Harold. What are the greatest him
ui"h''S " INC SuISSoS VI Ioul ouhudy
school? What are the most desirable
qualities of Sunday school teacher?
How can we have good music in the
Sunday school? How can we increase
the average attendance Of our Sunday
schools? How can we get pupils to use
their Bibles more? How interest chill
dren in missions? How may the bene-
fits of this convention be best carried
to our home schools?
Devotional services, Samuel Sprankle
"Christ's Method as a Soul Winner" )"
Edison Wolfe, Memo Young.
"The Relation of Sunday School to
Missions" Sadie Wertz. w. d. Keller.
Singing in charge of Jennie Shriver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
TO GUST PRESIDENT
FROM HIS OFFICE
MRS. coMsTocK DECLARES SHE
WAS ELECTED.
Produces Document From Burqess of
Washington, Pa, to Prove
Her Sanity.

Washington, D. c., June 15.-Mrs
Sarah Comstock, about 80 years old, of
Washington, Pa, called at the White
House today for the purpose of ousting
Theodore Roosevelt as President of the
United States, claiming that she had
been duly elected last November She
was accompanied by her son, and they
tried to force their way into the pres
ence of the chief executive. Special
Secret Service officer Tyree intercepted
the pair and took them to police head
quarters, where the woman had a hear
ing. The following letter was given to
Capt. Frank, chief sanitary officer:
TO Whom 1t May Concentrated
as, certain ill-informed and ignorant
persons, with malicious intent, have
heretofore caused to be circulated scan
6alous insinuations to the effect that
Sarah Comstock, recently elected presi-
dent of the United States of America,
was or had been suffering from GER
tain alterations and hallucinations;
now, this is to certify that all of the
aforesaid insinuations and publications
were false, scandalous and malicious;
that the said Sarah Comstock, presi-
dent, Is, and always has been, of sound
mind and memory.
witness my hand and this official
seal of the borough of Washington,
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this
26th day of May, 1905.
ALEX. NJ. TEMPLETON,
Chief Burgess"
Mrs. Comstock lives at No. 10 Dunan
avenue, Washington, Pa. Her husband
has been communicated with, and the
authorities here will hold her for the
present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
NORWAY DOES
NOT FEAR WAR
AS RESULT OF SEPARATION
FROM SWEDEN.
Government OFFICIAL Points Out That
Way Is Still Open For
AmicabIe Settlement.

Chicago, June ia Daily News ca
blegram from Christiania says:
Norwegians are keenly watching the
movement of Swedish opinion, but as
yet show no sign of warlke policy.
Talk of a Swedish blockade of this
coast and Of pacific military encamp-
ment on our frontier to compel us to
Tenounce the course mapped out by the
nation is nonsense" said prominent
government official to your correspond
ent this morning. How could Sweden
with its few ships blockade this coast,
with its hundreds of ports, stretching a
distance as far as from England to
Greece?" He continued:
How could the blockade be peaceful
ns long as Norway has navy and able
Beamen?
IF Norway is to be forced to grant
concessions, the Swedish soldiers must
ccme nearer than the frontier and beat
us. With the exception of few hot
heads, all Sweden understands that
way 10 nOt utltUStltSS. lneTe are
many startling rumors, but the truth is
that the bulk of the Swedish people is
opposed to all warlike demonstrations.
King Oscars letter is considered an
academic production from the Swedish
standpoint. His Interpretation of the
constitution is against that of all
learned authorities The essense of
Norway's claim is that it is entitled in
the last resort to act independently of
Sweden or any other country. The
kings words are forceless to Norwe-
gian minds if they seek to impair this
right.
1T is noteworthy that Oscar makes
no threat to interfere forcibly with
Norways plans. He also refrains from
denying, Norway's petition that a
Swedish prince be permitted to take
the throne. Thus the doors for AMIGA
BILE relations remain open. Reliable ad-
vices show that the popular movement
in Sweden to check warlike vaporing
has already assumed national proper
tions."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
CONRAD ACCUSED
OF OTHER CRIMES
Thought to Have Fis~tsd In Cases at
Bay City, Mich, and Dun
kirk, NJ. Y.

Chief Of Detectives Dundon has re-
ceived information which leads to the
belief that Frank Conrad, alias Castor,
the Canton man who is charged with
the murder of Officer Dan Davis, was
responsible for a burglary at the resi-
dence of NJ. L. Hinman, Dunkirk, N.
Y, on March 2, when two revolvers
we're stolen. The gun used in the kill
ing of Davis answers the description of
one of the revolvers stolen from the
Hinman residence.
Chief O'Connor received a letter
Wednesday morning from Officer E. E.
Bishop of the Saginaw (Mich) police
department, in which he states:
Castor Crank Castor) is the man
! arrested here on May 10, 1902, for
burglary and larceny at Bay City and
nearly cost me my life. He shot at me
five times, but missed the mark.
landed him after a hard fight and he
got six ears."-Columbu Citizen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
BREWERY MERGER
INCLUDES CANTON
ACCORDING TO PLANS AND RE-
PORTS FROM COLUMBUS.
Name Is to Be the Ohio Associated
sreweries Company With Capt.
al Stock of $15o,0oo.0oo.

A Columbus special says Despite
the constant denial there is a persist
ont rumor here that the merger of
many of the principal breweries of the
state Is an assurance, and will be COM
pleted within a few days. The total
capital stock will be $150,000,00O The
scheme has been under way for some
time, but as soon as the Cincinnati
and Covington (Ky.) breweries can be
brought in the deal will be closed. The
corporate name will be the Ohio Asso-
ciated Breweries Company, and it will
take in concerns in Cincinnati and vi
cinity, Cleveland, Canton, Toledo and
Sandusky, eventually covering other
valuable brewery property in the state.
Three prominent promoters are Ju-
Illus Boehmke, Cleveland; Carl J. Hos
ter, Columbus, and Henry j. Werner, a
wealthy business man, also Of this city.
Boehmke and Hoster are we'll known
as principal characters in big brewery
deals, and they fully expect to have
everything in readiness for the issu-
ancc of the stock by July 1. The pur-
pose Of the merger is to curtail ex-
penses in the manufacture, and to do
away with all competition in the state,
and work in handling the produce in
opposition to out t-of-the-state brew
cries that have been making considera-
BILE inroad on the trade of late"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
The Heptasophs.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 14.-The
business of the supreme conclave of
the order of Heptasophs today was
confined to nomination of officers for
the ensuing two years and the nam
ing Of cities that are desirous of en-
tertaining the conclave two years
hence 1t is generally conceded that
the old officers will be reelected and
that Atlantic City, N, j., will be chos-
EN- as the next meeting place when
the election is held tomorrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
GERMAN TURNER'S
Visit Washington and Shake Hand(
With the President.

Washington, D. c., June 15.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt shook hands today with
25 visitors from Berlin, Germany, whS
are in this country as delegates to tbS
International funniest which is to 81
held next week at Indianapolis. The
German Turner's of Washington are en-
tertaining the delegates from the fatb-
erland, and after an elaborate luncheon
at Saengerbund Hall today escorted
them to Mount Vernon. The German
visitors carried to Mount Vernon q
large floral offering, which they placed
on the tomb of Washington.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Akron Woman's Gems Found.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 15.-Detectives
Gilmore and Seifert yesterday recov.
cred nearly $1,000 worth of stolen
diamonds, the property of Minnie
Christian, OF Akron, o. The rings
were stolen from Miss Christian sew
eral months ago, supposedly by a
woman named Minnie Belle Shirley,
alias Emma Raymond, alias Mabel
Woodruff. The latter was arrested
and convicted Of the ch A at Akron
some time ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
The Credit Men.

Memphis, Tenn, June 1.-THE Ma
tional Association of Credit Men met
here today. Tomorrow an outdoor will
be held at Lake Minesha, Ark. Presi-
dent Standard of Denver delivered his
address. The principal paper was by
w, A. Given of Pittsburg.
Baltimore, Denver and Los Angeles
are candidates for the next annual ses-
sion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
M'KIkLEY'S PASTOR
Rev. William II. Locke Stricken WItk
Apoplexy in New York.

New York, June 15.-Rev. DR.. Will
lam Henry Locke, who was once Prest
dent McKinleys pastor, died of apo
plexy today. He was rs years old, ant
retired from the ministry about two
years ago.
DR.. Locke became McKinley's past0
at Canton, o., when Mr.. Mckinley wal
first elected to congress. He remained
the Presidents friend and spiritual adl
wiser up to his death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
RUN ON BANK
Made at New Philadelphia Because an
Official Was Absent.

A run was made Thursday on the
Citizens National bank at New Phil
adelphia. All demands were prompt
ly met, however, and enough money
was kept on hand to pay all who pre-
sented their claims.
The scare was occasioned by the
continued absence from the city of a
high official of the bank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Refused to Discuss Strike.

Chicago, June 1.-THE Team Own.
ers' association of America today
elected officers for the ensuing year.
The members of the association hays
so far refused to discuss the Chicago
strike in any way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
EMBEzzLEMENT
Is Charge on Which Lima Man Is Be-
inr Triad

Is Charge on Which Lima Man Is Be-
ing Tried.
Springfield, O., June 15.-J. d. Will
hanson of Lima, o., who is under ar
rest here on four charges of embezzle-
ment, was placed on trial today on the
first count. The trial lasted through
out the day, and the court reserved de-
cision until June 20, at which time the
other three counts now pending will be
tried
Williamson was a collector, and is
said to have appropriated money he
collected, in sums ranging from 81 to
$40.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Three Tramps Killed,

FL Paso, Texas, June 15.-Three
tramps were killed and postal clerk
named Herbert Wall of Tuscon was
badly injured in the wreck of a South
ern Pacific passenger train west of
here tonight. None Of the passengers
were hurt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Approach to Mckinley Monument.

Newton e. Wise and Patrick ]. STAN
ton of this city have secured the con.
tract for filling the approach to the
Mckinley monument, and work has
been commenced. II win require
about three months for its compile
tion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Seven Miners Drowned.

Vancouver, B. c., June 15.-Seven
miners, who were on the way to the
Lorne Creek tributary of the Skeena
river were drowned today thro Ugh the
capsizing Of boat in which they
were making their way up the skeena.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
PROF. TOMIzU
4 Theorist Who Does Not Represent
Japanese Opinion.

Washington, ID. c.. June ia Ber-
Nm cablegram. quoting Prof. Tomizu, a
Japanese economist, in the declaration
That America and not Russia was ia
pans enemy and that the young giant
of the east and the United States would
be engaged in a bloody war as the out
growth of a fierce commercial rivalry,
b ridiculed at the japanese legation
here.
1t is announced there that Tomizu is
, professor in the Tokyo university, a
heOrist and a dreamer and that he
loes not represent 'the opinion of the
most cultured set In Toxic"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-20
Tuscarawas Man Elected.

Sandosky. o., June 15.-The county
commissioners OF ohia elected j. r.
Remig, of Tnscarawas county. secre-
tary.