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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Chairman Creech, OF the house
ways and means committee, says that
his work this winter has been harder
to perform than to build a hundred
miles Of railroad track. He is a rail-
road contractor. "a contractor does
have time to sleep" says he, "while
the chairman OF the ways and mean
committee does not."-[K. c. Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

Gov. Hochr says he would just as
o o have the refinery bonds without
the supreme courts o. X. on their
legality az with it. Patriotism does
mot necessarily go that far. 1t is just
% we'll to do those things right and
the court should be asked to pass on
the bonds constitutionality.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

More than 5000 persons have pro-
feSsed Christianity within two weeks
in q single Kentucky city. This is
proper. No wealth stands In
greater need OF . Christian revival
than that very region. Maybe there
will be o noticeable decrease In Ken.
lucky ieuds and homicides.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

In ito overwhelming generosity the
legislature told Elk. Gov. Bailey he need
not return the $4,000 he Illegally drew
from the state treasury to rent punch
bowls and hire wash women while he
lived in Topeka. When Kansas gets
a generous streak 1t goes the limit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16

California is properly mortified over
the disclosures that members Of the
state senate received $3.50 each for
their votes. Why, they are worth
more in Delaware, and 1t p nowhere
near a. large a state as California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
Whits Rock cooksrols.

For sale, f~Arm-raised, large boned
few cockerels from "Dude," one Of
the winning cock birds 81 Topeka, Jan
uary, 1905. EggstOr hatching. Mrs.
Ada \. Jones, Abilene, KaA. 2S-s'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-03-16
THURSDAY. MAR. 16, 1905.

Among the good ways in which the
legislature spent money was in raising
the salary Of Supreme Court Reporter
Dewey from $4,000 to $4,000.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19
FARMING IN ALASKA

The department of agriculture is heartily enlisted in the work of exploit ing the agricultural possibilities of Al aska, and extensive experiments will be carried on during the present year,sup- plementing those of previous years.
 Through the work of private expert meuts, carried on for commercial pur- poses and with commercial success and the further experiments of the agricul tural department, it has been demon strated that Alaska is as good a field for agricultural work as most of the countries of Northern Europe. All of the ordinary vegetables are grown as readily in Alaska as in any other DOT tion of the country. Currents, goose berries, raspberries, and in some places strawberries, thrive and produce abun- dantly. The hardier grains, rye and oats particularly, mature in all parts of Alaska. Grass grows luXuriously, aud cattle and horses stand the winters of Alaska as readily as they do the winters of Canada or North Dakota.
 There is an abundance of very fertile soil, and Alaska has one great advan- tage in the very long and very warm summer days. With warm sunshine | for twenty hours, and in some instan- ces even more, everything which is planted comes to maturity in relative ly short time, this compensating in great measure for the relative shortness of the season.
 There is little question that Alaska affords many very great advantages to would-be farmers, not the least of which is certainty of good market, with high prices, for everything which can be produced; for the many other industries in the district, as they are further developed, will always employ much larger population than the farmers of Alaska will ever be able to feed in full.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19
GOV. BRADY's BAD BREAK

Gov. Brady, of Alaska, has been re- quested to sever some questionable cor poration connections or vacate his of flee. The request comes from the presi- dent through Secretary Hitchcock and offers no alternative.
 The relation Gov. Brady is asked to sever is that of director in so-called development company. His indiscre- tion in becoming an official in specu- lative corporation venture is unques- tioned. But Gov Brady has gone furth- CT than to lend his name to the concern, for he has indorsed it, and has urged investment in it's stocks in "A Fore word by Gov. Brady" in the printed prospectus sent out to the general pub lie.
 This is not becoming in any official, either of high or low degree. It is inn material whether Gov. Brady did or did not investigate the merits of this con- cern before identifying himself with it.
 The inference with prospective inves- tors is that the company is all right, or Gov. Brady would not indorse it. And that is no doubt the inference intended by the promoters. They wanted the influence of Gov. Brady's name, the governor permitted them to make that use of it.
 Any high state, federal or territorial officer could get stock for nothing in a development concern whose funds must be realized from the sale of the stock. In fact, the influence thus given such concern would, in the majority of cases, amount to more than the prop erty or money paid in by the promoters. These corporations are too often de- pendent on the public and must reach that public or fail in it's purposes. The opportunity to use a name that will cause the public to believe the concern legitimate is always eagerly sought. And no matter how honest the intent, the use of such name is the prostitu- tion of position and political favor. It may be lacking in evil intent but it does not look right. Gov. Brady has made bad break. He failed to ap; preciate what is due his position and has evidenced disregard for appear ances. He would not pay too dearly for his indiscretion if he were compell- ed to resign.-P.-L.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19
ORDER

IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION FRS COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, DIVISION NO. 1, JUNEAU PRE- CINCT, IN PROBATE.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE
 ESTATE OF OkD E JOHN N. BEAN, deceased
 Mabel Bean, administratriX of the. Estate of John N. Bean, deceased, having this day rendered and presented for settlement and filed in this court her final account of her administration of the estate of said deceased; i; It is hereby ordered that Saturday, the 18th day of May, 1905, being probate day in this court. at eleven o'clock a, m. be, and the same is hereby appointed for the settlement of the said account; and that notice thereof be given by publication of this order in the Douglas Island News, a newspaper published in said precinct, at least once week for four successive weeks as required by law. Done in open court this 18th day of March,
 (~l H.H. FOLSOM,
 }sEALS U. s. Commissioner and
 ~~~) eX-oficio Probate Judge. HE'D & DAY,
 Attorneys for estate.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19
CABLE MONEY ORDER RATES


 The war department has issued orders governing the use of telegraphic money orders. In brief they are as follows:
 l. The charge from Seattle will be the cost of one ten-word message plus s1 for each S1OO or fraction thereof transmitted.
 2. Orders will be handled by practic- ally all the cable and telegraph offices in Alaska.
 3. Any amount may be sent; large sums will he paid in S100 certificates with an additional certificate for each fraction of S100.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19
ISLAND DIGGINGs

"Say, Harry" said one small boy to another, "They's people in the moon. 'No, they hain't." "Yes they is; my pa said so." "How does your pa know? he was never in the moon." "No, but he's out every night and sees lots, l guess he knows more'n us"
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-19

Read the News. It is worth while.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
HIS Girl WENT BACK ON HIM
Then Clyde Cochran Paid His Funeral Assessment,
Fired Bullet in His Shoulder and Tele-
phOned For an Ambulance.

Clyde Cochran, aged 27 years, at
tempted suicide by shooting himself
through the shoulder. yesterday aft
einoon at o'clock. lie is employed
at the Carnahan rolling mill and his
attempt a. suicide was all on account
of q girl who turned him down. After
he fired !hc shot, and fo,nl out that It
did not prove fatal, he went to the
receiver of the telephone and called
foi the Miller Blanchard amDuiance.
Yesterday afternoon Cochran went
to the Miller-Blanchard company and
paid his dues for the month of August
t. the Canton Mutual Burial associa.
ton of which he has bsen member
for the past year He was asked II
he would not pay for three months,
but refused. saying, "one month will
be all | need"
He then went to 706 East Tuscara.
was street where he made the state
ment that he was going to the hos.
pital. 81 had some troubles with my
sweetheart and she turned me down"
Ha then drew the revolver, which wGs
rather old, and pointed II at his head
and discharged it The revolver was
little rusty and it took quite a pull
10 discharge 1t, and in so doing Coch-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
PIONEERS DAUGHTER
Died Saturday Night at Her Home in
Sainevlle.

Salinevllle, Aug. 14.-Sarah Jane
Johnson, aged 5S, died at her home
Saturday evening from an attack Of
pneumonia, after short Illness. The
deceased was a daughter of Hugh c.
johnson and wife, pioneer residents of
Fiankiin township, this county, de-
ceased. She resided with her sister,
ard Tor number of years they wove
carpet on their farm, about four miles
west of this village. A year ago she
removed to this village, where they
bought property and have been resi-
dents ever since. She was a member
of Glade Run U. p. church for many
years. She leaves the following to
NOUN her loss: Christina and Hugh
of Sebring, Christopher of Alliance
and Mrs. Ella Thompson of Toronto,
Ohio
The funeral services will be held at
her late home Tuesday morning. after
which the remains will be taken to
Glade Run graveyard, in Carroll coun-
ty. for interment. A remarkable fact
is the coincidence of her parents death
twelve yeats ago. when they both died
on the same day and from the same
disease. Her sister, with whom she
lived, Is also quite i'll.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
MINERVA MAN KILLED
BY L. E. A. & w TRAIN
William Leyda, OF Minerva Was Almost Literally
Ground to Pieces Saturday Evening
Near HopeoaIe

Minerva, Aug 14.--While william
a. Leyda, aged 46, Of this place. was
going to work Saturday evening at
Piney Fork he was run over and killed
on the l.. Il. A. & w. Ry., about one
and half miles below Hopedale near
the crossing of the Wabash railroad.
After the train left Hopedale Mr.
Leyda was missed by the conductor
ana II is supposed he either got off the
train at that point or was over
come and fell off the back end. The
train after reaching Piney Fork start
ed back to Alliance on its return trip
The engineer was informed Of Leyda
being missing and kept sharp look
ou' for him. When rounding sharp
curve below Hopedale shadow was
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
A BOXING CONTEST
OR PRIZE FIGHT 2
SECRETARY BoNAPARTE WOULD
LIKE TO KNOW
One Report Declares That Raphasl
Cohen "Died in the Line
Of Duty"

Washington, Aug. 14.-S ecretary OF
the Navy Bonaparte has called for all
the reports in the possession of the
Impairment bearing en- the death OF
Raphael Cohen, the coal passer on tt :
Yankee. who died as the result OF q
knockout blow received in prizr
fight, aboard the Yankee OF Santo DO
'mingo, July 8.
The sport to the bureau OF naviga,
tion under date OF July 10, Is from
Rear Admiral Bradford, commanding
the Carrihean squadron to the effect
that Cohen died from the efIects OF a
blow received in boxing contest
The report to the surgeon general
from the surgeon of the Yankee says
that he died from knockout receiv-
ed in boxing contest, and that the
post mortem showed that the imme-
diate cause of death was a large blood
clot on the left side of the brain
caused by hemorrhage."
The reports OF the judge advocate
general ara from a court of inquest
and board of inquiry. The former
found that death was due as reported 4
by the surgeon of the Yankee, and
that Cohen died in the lins of duty
The board of inquiry recommended
that no further action be taken, as
death was accidental.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
CHANGE EXPECTED
ON THE WHEELING
GENERAL MANAGER BLIckENS-
DERFER MAY RETIRE.
Entire System to Be Placed in the
Hands of 3. A. Worthington
After Sept According to
Report.

Rumors are current that Robert
Blickensderfer, general manager of
the Wheeling & Lake Erie will sever
his connections with that company
September /. In view of the many
changes and appointments in connec-
tion with the Wabash rumors recently,
this story looks as If it might have
considerable foundation, although no
confirmation can be had at the offices
OF the Wheeling. .,e.s
b. A. Worthington was recently
elscted first vice president of the
Wheeling and in connection with his
election IL was announced that ne
would have charge of the entire sys-
TEN, which virtually means that he is
general manager, and, in case of the
retirement OF Blickensderfer, 1t is as
sumed Worthington would be given
the title of vice president and gener-
al manager. Blickensderfer came to
the Wheeling good many years ago
as general superintendent, and as the
representative of Washington Con-
Lors, who held a controlling interest
in the company during the administra.
ton of A. G.. Blair, of Toledo. Along
about 1896 the road was thrown into
the hands of the federal courts, and
Myron T, Herrick and Mr.. Blickensder-
fer were appointed receivers. In the
ms morable fight for control of the
property the interest with which Mr..
Blickensderfer was allied was trium-
phant, and in the reorganization and
fir al sale of the road to the Gould in
teIests he was advanced to the posi-
ton of general manager Since the
resignation Of President Ramsey the
old men have gradually dropped from
the official staff until very few Of them
remain,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18

ran pulled the muzzle of the gun down.
The ball passed through his shoulder
just below the clavicle. No sooner
was the gun discharged than Cochran
found out that he was not seriously
wounded. He rushed for the telephone
and called for the Miller-Blanchard
company saying, "a man has shot him
III" Miller-Blanchard asked II he
was dead. Replying, he said, never
You mind; just send an ambulance
right away"
Cochran was taken to the Aultman
hospital where his wound was dressed
by DR.. w. 8. Faulk. There were no
bones injured The ball entered the
shoulder about an inch and an eighth
from the point under the clavicle.
Mr.. Cochran's arm will be useless
for several weeks. but the wound is
not considered serious.
The doctors did not probe for the
bullet but will use the X-rays later to
locate 1t.
Mr.. Cochran said, 81 intended to
shoot myself in the head, but as | pull
ed the trigger the gun moved and |
missed my mark" He also stated
tLat he intended to shoot himself
again. He is married but does not
live with his wife.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
ala Gas and EIectric peal.

Bristol, Tenn, Aug 14.--Following
a meeting of the directors of the Bris
tol Gas & Electric Co. tonight, 1t was
al nounced that the General Electric
Co., OF New York had purchased a
large interest in the properties and
franchises of the local company which
owns all the gas, electric and street
railways in Bristol, Tenn, and Bristol,
Va.
The company will shortly install tho
steam turbine system of power produc-
ing at cost of over 100000, and will
extend the street railway in all di-
rcctions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18

of the defense TO prove that many of
Major Taggart's charges are delusions
was given by Judge Smyser while talk
ing of the occasion when he struck his
wife in the face.
Didn't you apologize TO her next
day." said Smyser. Didn't you say to
her, Il don't know what's the matter
with me. | must be crazy?'"
Nothing of the kind occurred" said
Taggart.
Smyser was still probing the ques-
ton without particular result of the
assault when court recessed at noon.
He was questioned then about money
she had given him to help his brother
and to buy the Orrville farm Witness
said she used his money, and when
his was gone she used her own.
He denied a large part of the Wash
ington incident where ilis wife was
supposed to get an unpleasant detail
of her husband changed, but admitted
that she had been to Washington and
talked to Senator Foraker and he in
terceded with Secretary Alger, but said
she did not want to leave Ft Thomas.
For appearances sake he had pro-
posed that they live at the same hotel,
but live apart.
You went the night before you
sailed to the hotel and got on your
knees and cried, and asked her to come
and live with you?" said Smyser.
No such scene as that occurred"
said Taggart
Smyser by vivid questioning brought
out the fact that "this little woman
sent the children ont to greet you on
your landing" when he returned from
his sea voyage" He brought out that
by means of ruse of taking the boys
to visit the hospital shlp--Relief then
in San Francisco harbor, he secured
the children and brought them to
Ohio with the evident intention of Sc.
curing a divorce, and that he had
transportation in his pocket when he
adopted the ruse.
In answer to a question why he did
not visit his wife witness asserted his
wife said she had policeman to keep
him away Asked why he did not in
stitute proceedings for divorce in San
Francisco or LeavenwoTth, he an
swered, This is the only home
have"
At this time Judge smyser brought
out a feature Of the case which has
been one of considerable interest to
these familiar with the pleadings. A
definite charge of adultery was not
made in the original petition, but the
RitheT, Spencer, Wn. Taggart and
Gen. Miner incidents were put in is.
sue in amended petitions. The petit
toner was questioned vigorously why
he did not produce these charges in
his original petition and asked If he
did not know these facts then. Wit
ness claimed he put all the facts in
the possession of his attorneys and
that it was decided ca account of the
the severer charge should not
be made.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
DAVIS CASE HEARD ]
BY JUDGE AMDLER
SUIT TO SET ASIDE TRANSFER OF
PROPERTY.
5achteI Examination Ind definitely Post
poned--Msssillon Temporarily
Enjoined--Mrs. Williamson
Brings Damage Suit.

The case of Judge J. p. Fawcett,
trustee in bankruptcy for William l..
Davis, against William l.. Davis,
Louisa Davis, the W. l.. Davis com
pany, James G. Barbour and Henry A.
Wise, receivers of the Canton State
bank, was given hearing before
Judge Amber yesterday afternoon.
Judge Fawcett was upon the witness
stand from l o'clock until s. with the
exception of an hour in the middle of
tho afternoon
Through Attorney Shields, the trus-
tee for William l.. Davis, he is seek
ing to set aside the transfer of prop
erty from Mr. Davis to the Canton
Stale bank. The action of the trustee
is being opposed by the receivers of
the bank through their attorneys, Wn.
A. Lynch and Austin Lynch.
The attorneys on both sides ques-
toned the witness very closely, but The
hearing was not completed. The case
will be continued on Wednesday morn
ing at 8 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon
number of attorneys representing
PERSONS who are not parties 10 the suit
were in the court room. Among them
were Peter j. Collins, c. p. Meyer and
j. l.. Robb.
BACHTEL CASE POSTPONED.
The examination into the affairs of
Ccrwin ID. Bachte was postponed in
definitely yesterday noon by Judge
Amber. This action was taken as
lie result of a motion filed by Attor
neys Lynch, Day & Day.
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION.
A temporary injunction was issued
yesterday by Common Pleas Judge
Amber. restraining the city of Mas
sillon from passing an ordinance for
fixing assessments on the paving Of
portion Of Henry street in that city.
The case will be tried later upon It's
merits.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Through her attorney, Peter j. Col
Inns, Lilly i. Williamson has begun
suit in common pleas court against
Lena .Witter. The plaintiff alleges
that on the evening CT Aug. 8, 1905,
Mrs. Witter was arrested on the charge
OF stealing piece Of meat from Kill
liaa's stall at the market house, and
that in giving her name at the police
station she registered as Mrs. Will
iSmsoa, and gave the olatter's address.
Newspaper publicity and by
othe. means, the plaintiff claims thay
her name was damaged to the extent
of $500 and sues in that amount
TRANSCRIPT FILED.
A transcript frcm the civil docket of
Justice Barrlck was fled in common
pleas court yesterday afternoon. The
suit is filed by Eugene Jeanrsnaud
against the Wccdford Disti.iing Co.,
and IL the amount of S2GG2. Craine
& Snyder represent the plairtiif and
Clark G Clark the defendant company.
TO SETTLE ACCOUNT.
TO settle an account outstanding
since 1889, j. A. Braucher has sued
Sarah A. -krider, administrators OF the
estate CT Charles Krider.- 1t is claimed
by the plaintiff that before the death ol
Mr.. Krider the latter owed Braucher
on a contract for farming on shares a
sum of money The es-
tate has collected some claims of the
deceased man, and for this money COL
lected the plaintiff is suing. Attorneys
R. A, Pinn and Charles Krichbaum
Bfaucher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
Funeral of a Pioneer.

Salinevills, Aug. 14.-The funeral OF
David Griffith aged 72, was held at his
home. Sunday morning. The deceased
lived with his son, in jefferson county
the Monroeyills Presbyterian church
sor many years and was highly re-
spected in the community in which he
resided. He leaves a son. Interment
was made at Monroeville Sunday fore
noon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18

observed across the track and the
train was brought to a stop but not
Lefore the entire train had run over
the body seyering Il across the abb
domen, death resulting instantly.
Mr.. Leyda was engine hostler for
the l.. q. A. g W.. at Piney Fork, and
was known as good workman and
sober citizen. He was member of
the Alliance lodge of Eagles and also
member of the X. o. T. NJ. of this
place, the later lodge having charge Of
the funeral,
He leaves wife and four children
TO mourn his death. The funeral SER
vices were held from his home on
Valley street this afternoon, interment
being made at Mt. Zion cemetery near
Augusta.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
TAGGlRT DIVORCE
Drinking Developments Give Anti
SsIoonlsts EXCUSE to Get Busy.

SaIoonlsts Excuse to Get Busy.
After comforting with State Superin-
tendent Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon
League, Rev. W. V. Marsh of this city
will so to Wooster to gather facts
from the Taggart divorce case to pre-
sent to congress as an argument in fa-
vOr Of the adjustment of the army
canteen. Mr. Marsh tried to reach the
state superintendent by telephone last
night, but the latter was not in his
home ut Columbus, and nothing defin-
ite can be given out until this morn
ing. Rev, Marsh will gather the facts
of the trial because Wooster is stu
ated in his territory. They will later
be turned over to the national super
intendent, P. A. Baker, who will pre-
sent the matter to the next session of
congress.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-18
schwab Goes to Europe.

Graddock, Pa, Aug. 14.-Charles M.
Schwab, while in Braddock to
attend the funeral of his relative,
Thomas M. Wagner. told friends that
he would sail for Europe on Tuesday
and would visit Andrew Carnegie at
Skibo Castle.
IL is known that Mr.. Schwab will
take with him some famous engineers
and that he is going abroad for the
purpose of closing his armor plate
deal with Russia