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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
BOOM STARTED
FOR FAIRBANKS
AT MEETING OF NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN EDITORIAL ASSo-
CIATlON.
II Came Right After a Stirring
Speech by Editor Cappeller, of
Mansfield, Ohio.

Washington, D. c.. March S.-The
Fairbanks presidential boom for 1908
was started today, with great force,
by the delegates to the National Re-
publican Editorial ASSOCIATION, in an
nual session here.
President w. S. Cappellor, of Mans
field, Ohio, had just completed soul
inspiring and voice-encouraging ad-
dress on: What makes the West Re-
publican" when the tall form of the
vice president was seen entering the
hall. Men and women arose in their
seats, the former shouting while the
latter waved handkerchiefs.
Fairbanks, Fairbanks 1905" shout
ed delegate. The cry was popular.
1t was taken up with a will, and the
ovation continued until after Mr..
Fairbanks had been escorted to the
platform. He welcomed the editors,
expressed the hope that their stay
would be pleasant, and referred to
their powerful influence in shaping
legislation and in moulding political
beliefs.
"If we have a wise and successful
administration" he decltled I'VE are
largely indebted to the Republican
press for that fact And when we in
augurated our splendid president,
Theodore Roosevelt, it was the con-
summation of the wise and ceaseless
work of the Republican press. ~ the
consideration of the questions of to-
day and the settlement of those of to-
morrow, the Republican editors of the
United States will play most import
ant part"
His remarks were punctuated with
applause. He grasped each delegate
by the hand and wished him a safe
voyage home before he left. Later in
the afternoon, President Roosevelt
received the editors at the White
ing.
Tonight Vice President Fairbanks
is returning the hospitality of today
by receiving the delegates at his
home. +
The following officers were elected
by the association today:
President, William s. Cappeller, of
News, Mansfield. Ohio first vice pres
ident, George G. Rankin, Of Mon
mouth, ILL.,; second vice president,
Joseph M Chapple. Of Boston, Mass;
third vice president, Lewis McKinstry,
of Fredonia, N. Y; fourth vice pres
ident, Stuart F. Reed, of Clarksburg,
w. Va; fifth vice president. e. H.
Morris, of North Carolina.
Mr.. A. o. Bunnell, of Dansville, N.
Y, was reelected secretary and
treasurer, and the delegates from the
several states were requested to hand
in the names of their candidates for
membership on the executive commit
tee.
A resolution offered by Charles s.
Francis, Of Troy, N. Y, and adopted,
offered congratulations over Presi-
dent Rooseyelt's Inauguration; praised
him and endorsed his policies. es-
pecially his railroad rate one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
MRS. WILLIAM LENZER
Died Wednesday Morning After a
Long illness.

Mrs. Ida Lenzer, wife of william
-enzer, died early Wednesday morn
ng at the family residence 914 West
Ninth street of a complication OF
diseases after an illness of about four
months.
Mrs. LenZer was a member of the
Calvary Presbyterian church, a sin
cere Christian, and her death was
peaceful. She was born in Germany
Sc years ago and had resided in
this city for 33 years.
Her husband, eight children and n
brother survive. The children resid-
ing here are Mrs. Austin Shoot, Miss
Julia, Miss Flora and Miss Bertha
and William. Jr.. Mrs. e. Hidden
brandt, Mrs. Henry Shriph and Isaac
Lenzer live in Cincinnati. The broth
err Daniel Glaser lives in Dayton,
Ohio.
The funeral services will be private
foom the residence on Saturday af-
ternoon. Rev. Edwards will conduct
the services. Interment will be made
at Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Report Of Panama Railroad compan

Washington, d. c., March 8.-The
report of the subcommittee of the
house committee on Interstate and
foreign commerce on the investigation
Of the affairs Of the Panama Railroad
company was made public today. 1t
pays a high tribute to the manage
ment of the road, but has much to say
In criticism of the isthmian canal
commission. II advocates govern
ment ownership of the Panama rail-
road.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Successful Operation.

William Shoot, of 1922 West Tus-
carawas street has received tele-
gram from Buffalo hearing the news
that his son, Harry c., has success
fully undergone an operation in a
Buffalo hospital, Harry left here
about two weeks ago to prepare for
the operation and that 1t has proved
successful is very good news to his
many friends In this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Houek.shaeffer Wedding.

Susie b. Houck and Howard G..
Shaeffer, of 1908 North Cleveland
avenue, were united in marriage
Tuesday evening at the home of the
bride, 800 Shorb street. Rev. o.
B. Milligan officiated Mr.. Shaeffer
is employed as teller at the Canton
Savings and Trust company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaeffer left immedi-
ately after the ceremony on a two
weeks trip to Cleveland after which
they will be at home TO their friends
at 829 Summit street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Mail Carriers Arm Broken.

Frank Darr local mail carrier
fell yesterday on the slippery walk
and broke his left arm just above
the wrist, both bones being brok
en-. The bones were also badly spin
tered.
Mr.. Darr was taken TO his home
1541 South Market street. He will
not be able to work for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
IT'S a Sad Thing

for a man to lose his eye sight. It's
sadder to see him neglect his oppor-
tunities to preserve it. For that rea-
son we offer to examine your eyes
free of charge Not a careless, per-
functory examination, either, but a
scientific and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Thorough Eye Test

You owe it to yourself to accept
this offer. Every day you neglect 1t
you may be progressing toward sor-
row and helplessness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
AS TO MORRIS PARK

The stewards Of the Jockey club are
expected TO settle the question of dates
some time this week. With the an
nouncement will come tha fate OF Nor
ris Park. IN. most popular raos track
IN the east whether there will be
racing at westchester or not will be
officially made known. but nobody seems
able 20 secure a good line on the probs.
BILE action OF the stewards.
When the westchester track gates were
closed last fall IL was generally accepted
as a fact that the end had come and that
the beautiful race course would soon be
cat NJ into building lots This impression
prevailed because n was known that the
Jockey club was opposed TO the Messrs.
Morris because of their attitude toward
racing when the future of the turf hung
by a thread I'm the middle of 'aos
II the Jockey club stewards. therefore.
decide to permit Morris Park TO retain
a place I'm the circuit. every other racing
association operating IN this state. with
the exception of Buffalo will be com
PEELED 20 give vi some Of the usual dates.
Aoueduct has the smallest allotment of
all and a further curtailment would b>
q hardship. But Jamaica might sur
render few davs with enough con-
oess,ons from Grsvesend. Belmont Park.
sheepshead Bay. Brighton and Saratoga
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
DEATH OF BENN0 WOLF,
Prominent LOCAL MERCHANT

Benno Wolf, Que Of the citys best
known merchants, died at his home, 1851
Westminster street, yesterday morning
Heart failure was the cause OF his death.
Mr.. Wolf was born In Hamburg, Ger
many. in 1886. A thorough training in the
schools and universities of his native
country gave Mr. Wolf a splendid intel
ltctual equipment.
He came early 20 America and 10 Provi-
dence His first store was at the north
east corner OF Dorrsnce and Westminster
streets a store known during his regime
az THE Bee Hive"
In the early sos Mr. Wolf moved his
business up the street 10 the store now
occupied by the Hall & Lyon company.
where. In company with his brother, Ju-
lius. ne continued in the same line OF
business. The firm name was r. e. j.
Wolf and the store was one OF the best
known OF the smaller stores on the street,
until a few years later the business was
sold out 10 the II. w. Ladd company.
Mr.. Wolf then retired from active busI-
ness for two years and about IL years ago
formed partnership with his son. Joseph
A. Wolf. and the two opened the store
at IS, Westminster street, whare Maurice
Ettunger Il now located, under the Arm
name OF Joseph A. Wolf g. Co. The busi-
ness. which was principally gloves. ho-
siery and furnishings for women. contin-
ued successfully for about l. years at this
stand until January, 1901. when II was
bought by the Shepard company. About a
year later Mr.. Wolf opened again at 252
Westminster street. where the Regal shoe
store now Is, and conducted business
there alone until the Manufacturers Out
LET company bought out the business sew
eral months ago.
Mr. Wolf had, I'm the course OF his busi-
ness career. become interested In real es-
tate TO considerable extent and for
some months past has had an office in
the winthrop building. & Westminster
street, where he attended 10 the same up
10 the time he was taken III. about the
sth inst He Is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Mrs. Henrietta G. Gibson
and Alice r. Wolf. and two sons. Julian
B. and Joseph A. Wolf the latter being
proprietor Of the store at 9s2 Westminster
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
JEWISH
WOMEN
ORGANIZE

Called by Nissan Behar OF the Alliance
Israelite. the Jewish women OF this city
assembled In the Synagogue at the cor
ner OF Friendship and Foster streets last
evening and established a brnach or
ganizstion OF the Jewish Womens coun-
Gil
Addresses were made by Mrs Julius
Andrews OF Boston. President Faunce OF
Brown university and Rabbi Hausmann
OF the Friendship Street Synagogue. Mrs
Caesar Misch presided.
President Faunce gave ~ very inter
esting address. saying in part
The man without a religion. like the
man without a country. so we'll described
by Or. Edward Everett Hale in his
charming book of that name, is wan
derer on the face OF the earth II you
have a religion be true 10 n. The Old
Testament. which is a message from your
forefathers to the world Is a model Of
It's kind. Everything that is good. all
the clean. fundamental principles OF life.
can be derived from II. Your people
ought to understand IL better than any
one else DO you study what your fore
fathers gave you or are you letting IL
slip from your grasp aud letting other
people take your precious heritage
I'm the olden DAYS. there were two peo-
piles who had a high regard for women.
the Germans and the Jews. AS we ram
BILE through our Tscitus We marvel at the
high regard in which the barbarians OF
those times held women The Jews, too.
thought women sacred and divine. The
Old Testament Is full OF beautiful pic
lures of pure womanhood and calm and
peaceful family life. Today the home
is apt to be sort of hotel for the men,
where they can go TO eat and sleep a
mere living place. But let me tell YOU
that whatever hurts the American home
hurts the woman more than IL does the
man"
Immediately after the addresses bust
ness meeting was held for the election OF
officers and for the pledging OF support Of
the new council The following list OF
officers was offered by the nominatin
committee. which consisted of Mrs. Krieg-
err Mrs. Einstein and Mrs. Bacharach:
President, Mrs. Caesar Misch: first vice
president Mrs. n. c. Fink second vice
president Mrs. George Brooks: corre-
spending secretary, Mrs l.. Kreiger; re-
cording secretary. Mrs l. Bearman;
treasurer. Mrs. A. Cohen: auditors. Mrs.
NJ Einstein and Mrs. -. Bernkof: d.
rectors for three years. Mrs ]. Gutenberg,
Mrs Finer Mrs. A. Dimond. Miss Bacha-
rach. Miss Nelson. Miss supovitz and Mrs.
J. Eichenbers: directors for two years,
Miss Rose Fox. Mrs. s. X. Grover. Miss
Kaminsky. Mrs. II. Cutler, Miss Cutler.
Mrs J. Shuman and Mrs. L. Dimond. di-
rectors (for one year)-Mrs. 8 l.. Lederer.
Miss J. Bearman. Miss Pelton. Miss Bell
Boas. Mrs Mann, Mrs. Dollberg and Mrs.
j. Samuels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
FOX TERRIERS TO Be SHOWN

One of the attractions at the bench show
next week VIII be ehe exhibition Of foI
terriHs. in which class an unusually
large number Ia entered. Local owners
OF that breed will watch with interest
the contest between Champion Lucretia,
Champion Hot Stuff and Champion Prim-
rose Conqueror, Champion Wandee Coast
guard. These dogs are from the kennels
OF c. X. Harley OF California and Mrs.
II. r. Barry OF Rye. n. Y. The Sabine
kennels Of Orange. Tex, has made an
entry OF ten.
Nelson Mcintosh OF Providence has the
largest entry Of this breed I'm this state.
Champion Wandee Coastgusrd made his
debut az the Ladies' Kennel club, New
York 1903, and went through 10 cham
pionship honors without defeat Major
q. NJ Carnochan was cstalogued 70 judge
this breed. but through death in his
immediate family he will be unable 20
fll the office. The committee has writ
ten 10 two or three prominent men in
the fox terrier world and In the course
OF two or three days will notify the public
as 10 the name Of the Judge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
D|SBEL|EVE
MR.. UHL'S
ASSERTION

Following upon the appearance in a To-
cal paper last week OF an advertisement
bearing upon the memorable Barnaby
murder and the sensational trial Of DR.. T.
Thatcher Graves I'm Denver. Col, comes
the report OF unsatisfactory Investigations
into the newest phase OF the case.
Henry Uhl. whose name was appended
10 the advertisement has been communi-
Gated with He asserts that he possesses
conclusive proof OF Dr. Graves innocence
and the guilt OF another. an unknown
party now resident IN Denver.
Mr.. Albert l.. Anthony, trustee OF the
BarrNaby estate. discredits the validity of
the claims OF Mr. Uhl declaring his be-
lief that they are shrewdly laid schemes
for money getting.
Col Daniel r. Ballou. counsel for Or.
Graves In the famous trial, also discredits
the story. thinking with Mr.. Anthony
that grossly mercenary motives lie back
OF Mr. Uhls appeals that Justice be
done"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
REVOLVER CLUB SHOOT

The annual meeting Thursday evening
was very interesting, resulting In an cleo
ton of live members for office. and n IL
very apparent that the club In here to
stay
record of the work done nv the
leaders in the various classes shows .x-
cellent standing. which compares favor
ably with that OF older and more ia
vored orraniza tions.
With the target rife. shooting al e
yards on the German ring target. Albert
y. Coulters hold both the 10 and the So
shot club records. Nov. he made a
lOzshot string scoring IA out OF a. possible
$50 points. and a m-shot string of 1lsp
With the target pistol. shooting at ~
yards. on tho standard American target
William Bosworth holds the 10 and the
5O-shot records. with scores, respectively.
OF ~. made oct %. and 4ll. Dec s.
The first 10 and 5o-shot records in re-
volver shooting were esta blished by Arno
Argus. 81 and 2sa. respectively Dee is.
A. G. Hurlburt raised the tn-shot rec ,rd
10 Ss. and Dec. Is he scored 4o5 in ~ shots.
The So-shot revolver record stands 10 the
credit OF Arno Argus. who Dec lb made
three-string total OF 2&. with the
strictly military revolver Mai william r.
Eddy. Dec. s. made the excellent record
of II for 10 shots The averages of the
Albert r. Coulterr (rlfe). 2407. out Of pos.
nights. under club rules are as follows:
Albert Y Coluters trife) ~ out of pos
sible 75o William Boevorth (pistolD. sa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
BROWN WON SECOND GAME

Brown Varsity basketball team took
It's second intercollegiate game OF the sea-
son from Trinity Saturday In whirlwind
style The game was won in the last 10
minutes OF play by most marvellous
rally with the home team seven points
behind and being outplayed in every de-
partment Of the game Pryor. the Fresh
man centre. who had been unable to play
because OF an injured knee. was sub
sttuted for Harding, and Reynolds was
also played in Schwsrtz's position. These
two changes in the lineup without doubt
saved Brown from a defeat From that
time on the tables were turned. IL was
as II a new set of men was wearing the
Brown Jerseys. Pryors presence on the
team infused new life into his teammates,
who proceeded TO throw baskets in rapid
succession. and when Rackle finally
scored the two points which tied the score
the small crowd of spectators gave the
Brown boys an ovation. From this point
the visitors were wholly out OF the run
ming. Brown finally winning by score
OF S3 10 "a
The visiting players passed all around
the home team i'm the first part Of the
game. were more accurate in shooting
baskets and put more ginger into their
play The Brown players were helpless
against the visitors skill in caging the
ball Capt. Powell. at left forward for
the visitors was fiend at scoring from
difficult angles During the first half ne
Gagged the ball four times. three OF which
were on hard tries. He scored half of the
visitors talles DUFFY. his running mate.
made a phenomenal basket during the
first half Receiving the ball in the centre
IL. l..sarr 1aat. 4
throw which dropped through the ring.
Both OF Trinitys defence players showed
up strongly before Brown made her gar
rison finish. They followed their men
closely and helped out their forwards by
long. accurate passing.
After the changes i'm the second half the
Brown FIVE rushed the visitors of their
feet. the playing of the home team Inn
proving 80 per cent.
The stars for Brown In Saturday nights
game were Rackle and Pryor. while Capt.
Powell and Pond excelled for Trinity.
The contest was free from frequent
fouls. although the latter part OF the
game was characterized by unusual
rouEhness. Mix-ups occurred very often
IN the latter part Of the game and foot
ball tactics were made use Of by both
eides The lineup and summary:
BROWN TRINITY.
De Wolf tCspt), L I'll T.. Powell (Capt
Rackle, r. f....................r T.. Duny
Harding. Pryor, c....,.......c., Dandefeld
ingalls,. l. g..................rl. e" Madden
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16

out OF possible 100: Arthur G. Huriburt
Gevoiver), s0.4 out OF possible 100; Arno
Argus (revolver). 1913. out Of possible 100;
William r. Eddy military revolver), H1.
out OF possible 100
Argus has already set the pace for a
1906 new record with an 50 on the standard
target and will undoubtedly raise that
score gradually from now on,
A military revolver match will be start
ed. SC oring as on the state range. that is.
the bullseye TO count fve and the last out
side ring four. for the benefit of the men
who use the regulation weapon and some
OF the less expert shooters, thereby en-
couraRing interest in that line.
A new hacking has been placed In posi-
tion at the armory range. and the new
range committee will add TO the easy
handling of the shooters from now on.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
HIGH IDEALS.
Providence Lodge, B. P. 0. E, Listens u
Address BY Rev. ]. J. WsuIIsI

Providence lodge. No IL, r. p. o. f..
and many Members OF the Pswtucket
lodge Of that order attended service AZ
the Park Place Congregational church.
Pawtucket. last evening. the central sec
ton Of the auditorium having been re-
served for than.
Rev. J. J Woolley. pastor OF thu ohurch
and chaplain Of Providence lodge, de-
livered an address, bis theme being The
faults OF our brothers we write upon the
sands. their virtues upon the tablets OF
love md memory"
The speaker said that the ideals for
which the organization stands are the
ideals which God revealed 10 man. There
is a universal brotherhood. and there IL
a communion Of saints
The brotherhood OF Elks stands for
freedom and the pure life and no Elk
can be true Elk who has any other
ideals than those given TO US by the Son
of God
The order has taken It's place through
ont the country In performing Its acts Of
love. and the light 81 its good deeds
stands out az all times.
A. the conclusion OF the service the
members returned To the lodge room for
a brief social sespion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16

II al no other time the heart OF the au-
tolst beats with the spirit Of his vibrat-
Ing chug-chugging machine and his eyes
turn lovingly toward Madison Square
gardens I'm New York. IL is the occasion
OF the ifth annual automobile show COM
bining the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Automobile association. This city and
state will be largely represented at both
big features during the week and Satur-
day a big delegation went 10 New York
t. attend tho show that night
r. Lincoln Lippitt OF the Rhode Island
Automobile club was elected delegate at
the meeting OF the board OF governors
last week 90 represent the club at the an
nCal meeting OF the American Automobile 'e
association. Mr. Lippitt is upon the list OF
officers OF the latter organization TO be
elected for the year as one OF the direc-
tors
Arthur i. Feltham for II years foreman
OF the Pope Manufacturing company's o-
cycle and automobile shop. was engag ID
last week by the Davis Automobile com
pany, Incorporated.
The board OF governors Of the Rhode
Island Automobile club elected at ,ts
meeting last week David O Black. Jr., 10
membership in the club.
Startling changes have been made in
the design and construction of automo-
piles that are shown for the first time nt
tile Madison Square Garden Automobile
snow In New York. The greatest strides
cf this wonderful industry. calling for the
expenditure Of millions Of dollars and the
ctual employment OF thousands OF men.
have been made during the past year. The
1905 models will he the acme OF perfection
la design and equipment as well as I'm
simplicity OF control and operation.
With the firth annual automobile show
open in Madison square Garden the pub
llc has an opportunity OF judging whether
thc automobile has been perfected or not.
More than 10 different machines are on
view. furnishing more bewildering va
riety tlnn ever before I'm the history of
the industry. Experts claim that the au-
tomohiie is not perfect this year, and
that il VII not he perfect five years from
now, because improvements are being
made every day. They will tell you. how
ever. that the automobile has reached a
standard design. and further development
will IL, ln the perfection of detail.
X Lincoln Lippitt, Elliott Flint, Archie
Hughes. Howard l.. Wilcox, Dutee w.
Flint and J. NJ Clark Of this city have
joir &c the Bay state Automobile associa-
ticiL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16
NORTH JAMESTOWN WON

Saturday evening the North Kings
town basketball team met the team Of
the Milford Athletic association in odd
Fellows hall. Wexford. and for the sec
ond time this season defeated II decis-
lively. This time the score stood S5 to Is
in favor OF the local team. One reason
team had prohted by the lessons given
1t while playing with some Of the first
class teams OF the state. there being much
less individual playing and more team
work than heretofore exhibited by the
North kingstowns. The feature OF the
game was the fine passing and good block
ing of the North Kingstowns.
The Milfords. however. held the game
down we'll in the frst half. but went TO
pieces in the last half. The lineup:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-16

to make up the necessary quota asked for
by Morris Park.
All Of these tracks. however. have a
big pull In the affairs Of the Jockey club.
and II ts safe TO say that their con-
trollers would not consent TO a surrender
OF dates without a great deal OF opposi-
ton