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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
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FIRE DRILL SAVES
BROOKLYN Chill LDREN
When Building Took Fire the Pupils
All Marched Out Unharmed in
Two Minutes.

New York. March 3.-Close obser-
vance of the rapid dismissal call"
enabled the 1,791 pupils Of public
school No. 142 at Henry and Rapelica
streets, Brooklyn, to march from the
building when a fire was discovered
in the building this afternoon with
out a youngster losing his head or with
any disorder occurring.
Smoke was discovered pouring out
of second story window by Michael
Kennedy, the assistant janitor. The
pupils were all at their desks at the
time. Kennedy notified Miss Annie
e. Egan quietly and she at once
sounded the call. In two minutes the
pupils were marching from the build
ing without break in the lines.
Parents OF the children who had
heard that the school was on fire and
who rushed to the building threatesed
to create panic, but the reserves
from a neighboring police station were
hurried out and restored order. The
fire was located In the room Of Ger
trude Paulsen. the assistant principal
and was eXtinguished with a loss Of
about $500. The origin Of the fire is
mystery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
NAN PATTERSON
Refused Permission to Visit Her Dy
ing Sister.

New York, March 3.-An upsuccess-
full plea was made to day to Assist,
ant District Attorney Rand by ]. Ran
dolph Patterson, father of Nan Patter-
son, that the former Florodora girl
might be allowed to go to Washing
ton, in the custody of an officer to
visit her sister, May Queen Milburn,
who is reported to be dying of dia-
betes there.
Mr.. Patterson showed the assist
ant prosecutor the dispatch saying
that his daughter is in a serious con-
dition, and with tears in his eyes
begged that the privilege he asked
should be granted the unhappy pris'
oner in the Tombs. Mr.. Rand was
obliged to refuse saying there is no
statute under which such action could
be allowed. To make sure he called
District Attorney Jerome up by tele'
phone at Lakeville who confirmed
Mr. Rand's declaration. Mr.. Rand
promised Mr.. Patterson that the third
trial of Nan will be held early next
month, but that until then nothing can
be done toward freeing her even tenn
porarily.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
A GRIST OF DIVORCE
DEGREES GROUND OUT
The Bell and Walker Gases Tried and Divorce:
Granted-The Dowty Decree Refused
bv the Court

Judge Harter was busy with divorce
cases Friday. The two that attracted
most attention we're the Walker and
Ball cases, owing to the prominence
of the parties involved. Calvin e.
Ball of Canton was granted a divorce
from his wife Irene Mae Ball on the
grounds of infdelity. the testimony
showing that she had disregarded her
marital VOWS. A number Of deposit
tions were read duplicating her. The
principal testimony was by deposition.
They were of nature that would not
Iadmit of their being printed. Mrs.
Ball was represented by Senator A. G.
Williams of Butler, Pa. Mrs. Ball
was allowed $4,000 alimony. Judge
Thayer appeared for Mr.. Ball. The
case was conducted so quietly that the
spectators did not hear fourth of the
testimony.
THE WALKER CASE.
The case of Ida M Walker against
DR.. Clarence A. Walker of Louisville
was tried during the afternoon. The
evidence was or such a character that
the court in granting the decree stat
ed that 1t was a fragrant case. Sew
eral Canton policemen were on the
stand and testified against the Dr.
with reference to his visiting ques-
tionable places in the city. There was
much other testimony along the same
line. Mrs. Walker told her story in q
straightforward manner and it i'm.
pressed all who heard her. She did
not ask any alimony. Mrs. Walker is
at present living with her children
with relatives in this city. She was
given the custody of the children
Attorney Craine represented the plain
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
Real Estate Transfers.

William Goodenberger to Louise
Hawkins, lot 1916, 26 feet e. s.. 5000.
ALLIANCE-Third ward.
Sam. Katzenstein to G. & e. Bru-
chey, lot 1921. Elk. 54 IT. e, s.. $3.50.
Osnaburg township.
Sarah A. Began to Elmer & U.
Lott, p. e. e. 1-2 N. w. Sec. II. "a
acres, $3,275.
Paris township.
Samuel Peterson to Carrie 10. Gle
mont, Minerva, lot 1853, part, $4,000.
Pike township.
Albert Shreve to John Josh, p. N.
e. Sec. "a, 4.92 acres, 1898.
Marlboro township.
Naomi G. Wiley to II. o. and Ma
bel Wiley. p. s. u. Sec. 18. 81 1-2
acres. s2.50J.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
Probate Court.

Estate Of Isaiah Jacoby, Canton,
George w. Sutter appointed adminis-
traitor.
State of Ohio VS.. Geo. H. Sweeney.
Alliance, truancy. Sentenced to Boys
Industrial school.
Estate of John d. Palmer, Jackson
township, final account filed
Guardianship of Jacob Block, Plain
township, fifth account filed.
Guardianship of Frances e. Gonder.
Canton, William e. Gonder appointed
guardian.
Estate of Isabella Cowan, Alliance,
will filed for probate.
Estate of Permelia Kitchen, Law
renee township, will admitted to pro-
bate. George w. Kratsch appointed
administrator with will annexed
Estate of William G. Kitzmiller.
Lawrence township, partial account
fled
Guardianship of Dorothy Russell ct
al, Massillon, appraisement for real
estate ordered. Appraisement and
bond approved. Private sale ordered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
PROF. DONOVAN
Says President Roosevelt Needs No
Athletic instruction.

Washington. March 3.-Professor
Mike Donovan, former instructor of
boxing at the New York Athletic club
which President Roosevelt learned a
good many points in the fistic game,
was a caller at the White House to-
day.
THE president does not need any
instruction from me or from any one
else," said Donovan, when he was
asked if he had come to Washington
to give the president some additions
lessons. "He is one OF the best ANA,
teur boxers in the couptry today and
his son. Theodore is following close
in his footsteps. Jr., however has had
to quit boxing recently, on account of
an injury he received to his nose.
do not know how he was hurt.
know that he did not get the bruise
while boxing with me. He had to
have an operation performed upon it
but | understand that he is all right
now"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
OIL GUSHER
A Hundred and Fifty Barrel Drilled
In at Amsterdam.

A Hundred and Fifty Barrel Drilled
In at Amsterdam.
Carrollton, March 3.-The Hickory
Nut Oil Co., Of Pittsburg, drilled in
their No. well at Amsterdam yestor-
day and It is producing $50 barrels per
day. Well No. 1 was drilled In by
this company six weeks ago and is
still flowing 125 barrels a day and has
never been shot. In six weeks time
this company has sold $4,000 worth of
oil from the No. l well, and with the
No. 2 in operation they will produce
$4,000 worth of crude oil per week.
Shares that were selling at 500 In
this company have advanced to 5000
per share. 1t is rumored that large
oil company Of Pittsburg has offered
100000 for the leases of this COM
pany. The territory is considered by
oil men as wild cat" and there have
been wells drilled in that neighbor-
hood for the past four or five years
but nothing like the present wells
have ever been drilled in. A com
pany from here has several leases
within few hundred yards of these
gushers and every new producer
makes smile o'erspread the Carroll
ton stockholders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07


from the naval academy on the charge
of hazing.
The vote. which In effect was one to
displace the pure food bill was 2S to
%.
Mr.. Dick and Mr.. Foraker. (Rep.,
Ohio) Mr.. Spooner and Mr.. Quarles,
(Rep., Wis., and Mr. bolivar. (ReP.,
Iowa) and Mr.. Daniel. DEM. Va.)
urged the passage Of the midshipmen
measure, while Mr.. Blackburn (Dem.,
Ky.) Mr.. Carmack (Dem., Tenn.) op-
posed 1t. The latter declared that the
passage Of the bill would nullify the
existing law against hazing.
The thirteenth congress, in compli-
ance with strong public opinion, he
said, had passed law providing ex-
pulsion for those guilty of hazing.
This bill was attempting to place o
premium on crime.
Mr.. Dicks speech was the first he
has delivered since his entrance into
the senate
Mr. NGarmack declared that West
Point cadets and Annapolis midship.
men should be taught to respect theil
co-laborers and the law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
RUSSIANS ADMIT
BEING DEFEATED
GENERAL KuRoPATKiN FORCED
TO RETREAT.
VIII Try to Establish Himself In New
Position-Task a Difficult
One

st. Petersburg, March At is now
generally admitted that after the long
and heavy battle which has been wag-
ing before Mukden. General Kuropat-
kin has been forced to abandon at
least a part of his most advanced
positions under the fierce attack of
the enemy. The next stand will prob
ably be made at Tie Pass and little
doubt is expressed Of the ability of the
Russian comman5er to bring his forces
safely from the scene of the present
conflict and firmly establish himself
in a new position.
The retirement of the Russians in
the face of superior numbers has only
come after the fiercest kind of fighting
and was necessitated by. the success
full attack Of the Japanese forces
against the LETT wing of the Russian
army. Part of the Russian forces have
repeatedly resisted every attack of the
enemy and probably could hold its po-
sition against the Japanese indefinite
ly. The success of the Japanese on
the left. however, has made the re-
tirement of the hitherto invincible di-
visions necessary.
The fighting for several days has
been general and Of the most desper-
ate character. At times hand to hand
fighting In charges and counter
charges has occurred. The loss on
both sides is reported as being heavy.
The japanese without doubt have suf-
fered the most in the attack.
The attempt of the enemy to turn
General Kuropatkin's right wing has
failed. The troops have retired, how
ever, before the Japanese In good Or
der and now occupy a position almost
on a line with Mukden. according to
the latest reports.
General Kuropatkin, 1t Is under
stood, is now devoting himself to lead
ing general retirement of his army
to a new position. and news of the
successful accomplishment of this ac-
ton is expected at any time. That the
task is a difficult one. In view of the
rapid advance of the Japanese on the
left is acknowledged, but supreme con-
fidence in the ability of General Ku-
ropatkin to accomplish the feat is ex-
pressed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
DECISIONS
Announced in Two Cases by Inter
State Commerce Commission.

Washington, March 3.-The inter-
state commerce commission Noday
announced its decision in two cases,
one brought by H. II. Tiff, and 9TH
ers, members Of the Georgia Sawmill
Association against the Southern Rail.
way company and others, and the 9th,
er case brought by the Central Yel-
low Pine Association against the
Illinois Central Railway company and
others. These cases involve the ques-
tion of the unreasonableness and in
justice of an advance Of two cents
per one hundred pounds on lumber
from southern points to Ohio river
destinations.
The commission holds LuaL the ad-
vance in rates complained OF Is not
warranted, and that the resulting in,
creased rates are unreasonable and
unjust. Among other rulings is one
that the advance In rates complained
of was the result of concerted action
by defendants and other carriers;
and while the question whether con-
cert of action Is "in violation of the
antitrust act is for determination
only by the courts and 1t is the pro-
vince and duty of the commission,
when the reasonableness of rates is
in issue before it, to consider whether
the advanced rates resulted from un-
trammelled competition, or were fixed
by concert of action or combination
of the carriers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
Canal Zone Bill VIII Fall.

Washington, March 3. Messrs.
Hepburn Qowa) and Mann Qllinois),
the Republican conferees on the canal
zone government bill have despaired
of securing an agreement on the
subject. They say that the bill will
fail. Both will oppose the Kittridge
resolution. extending for two years
the authority vested in the presi-
dent for the government Of the strip.
They contend that under the treaty
and the law providing for the con-
struction of the canal. such action
Is unnecessary and that the powers
of the president are continued auto
matically. gf ~ tp 1.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
MUKDEN MUST
Be ABANDONED
MARSHAL oYAMA's CAMPAIGN so
FAR SUCCESSFUL.
Only a Question of a Few Hours
When kuropatkin Will Be In
Full Retreat.


Toxic, March Awhile a few Of the
dispatches from the army before Muk-
den have been received nothing has
been given out officially. Other re-
ports state that the japanese attack
against the Russian left and center has
been entirely successful. The right
wing of the Russians has held so far,
but 1t is believed that on account of
the other reverses it Is only a ques-
tion of few hours until General
Kuropatkin's whole army will be in
hight before the victorious japanese.
The Russian generals objective is
to reach Tie Pass in the hope of es-
tablishing another line of defense
there The elaborate and complete
campaign planned by Field Marshal
Oyama, which so far has been carried
out exactly as outlined by the mila-
dos commander. will make this ex-
remely difficult of fulfllment how
ever. 1t is probable that Mukden
must be entirely abandoned by the
Russians or that they must face sur
render eventually.
From the front have come reports
Of continued heavy fighting last night.
The heavy cannonading could be plain
ly heard and the greatest confusion
reigns in Mukden according to the lat
est reports. Every means of trans
portation is being utilized by the peo-
pie who are hurrying away before the
Japanese.
Heavy artillery firing has been the
feature of the fighting again, the jap
anese continuing to hide their move
ments under the smoke of the large
guns. The attacks developed under
this cover and during the night time
have been fierce and in most cases
effective.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
A CLOSE FRIEND OF
PRESIDENT M'KlNLEY
Col. James L. Rodgers to BE Consul
General at Shana Hal.

Col. James L. Rodgers to BE Consul
General at Shang Hal.
Washington, March 3.-The matter
of selecting a suitable person to fill
the very important and difn9ult post
Of consul general at Shang Hal, until
recently held by John Goodnow. has
had a large share of the attention
of the president and the department
of state for several weeks.
After thorough sitting and in,
quiry into the merits of prospective
candidates, a choice has been made
and the post will be offered to Col.
onel James Linn Rodgers, of Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Col. Rodgers has had varied busi-
ness experience both in this country
and abroad and has been an exten-
sive traveller He served four years
as secretary to the governor of Ohio
and was editor of one of the daily
newspapers of Columbus He has
made profound study of commercial
question: from an international point
Of view, based upon a very large
amount of personal experience and
observation.
Col. Rodgers was on Mckinley
staff when he was governor Of Ohio
and was close personal friend of the
late president.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
Death of Mrs. krumIauf.

Mrs, Chloe Krumlauf died yester-
day morning after an illness of two
weeks from pneumonia. She was 33
years of age and was member of the
Trinity Reformed church. A husband,
two sons and a sister survive her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07
Arrested for Adultery.

Emil Myers and Ida Hun were ar
rested by Constable Rohn and brought
before Justice Barrick on charge Of
living in adultery. They pleaded not
guilty. se
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-07

tiff and DR.. Walkers interests were
watched over by Attorney A. M. Nc
Carly, although the DR.. did not appear
In court
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
SIGNAL OF LIFE
AFTER DROP FELL
Murderer Who Arranged to Show
Realization of Execution
Is Hanged. H.. .

New York, Dec. 22.-Edwin J. Tap
ley, negro wifesmurderer, was hanged
at the county Jail in Jersey City today.
It was said that |Tapley had arranged
with clergyman to signal with his
hands after the drop fell to show that
he was alive and realized what was 60
ing on. Tapley's hands did move con-
vqsve but Re Rey IL Emil nil Meuy With tn
make the signals and who witnessed the
hanging, refused to say whether the
movements Of the hands were like the
prearranged signals. 49, .-.s--.
After the rope had been placed about
Tapley's neck and he was asked wheth-
ere he had anything to say, he replied;
HGentlemen, I am guilty of this
crime, exceedingly guilty. I am sorry
for it. She led me into it by tortur-
ing me. am sorry for it and am just
ly punished. ..-- .1.l. -
The doctors examined the body seven
minutes after it had shot thru the trap
and found evidences Of life. The
man was pronounced dead just thirteen
minutes after the trap was sprung.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
WORRIES MRS. BRENNAN
Testimony of w. G.. Farmer and Captain
Smith Strengthens States Case.

Rapid advance was made by tbs
state yesterday afternoon in proving
case against Mrs. Stella Brennan by
the introduction of the testimony OF
William G.. Farmer, the groceryman
who lived below the Brennan rooms,
and Of Captain George A. Smith of
fire station No. 16. The corroborative
nature of their testimony was indi-
Gated in last nights J urnal, and
on cross examination Mr. Cary did lit
tie but accentuate the points the state
wished to bring out.
More than ordinary interest was
called forth by the statement of Cap
tain Smith, who first entered the room
where Mrs. Brennan was lying on the
bed, to the effect that the defendant
was rolling from side to side and con-
tinually moaning: "God have mercy
on me- He said that she also called
several times for "Lizzie.'
In no particular did either the tes-
timony of Mr.. Farmer or Captain Smith
fail to fit into the theory of the state.
The defendant seemed to show more
than at any time during the trial the
strain under which she still maintains
calm demeanor. She was paler than
usual and several times she smiled
nervous, forced smile that seemed to
follow instructions rather than inch-
nation. sy
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
MURDER MOTIVE
WILL BE SHOWN
Witness Will Swear that the
Brennans Lived Apart from
Children.
SAID THEY WERE NEWLY
MARRIED AND CHILDLESS
Detective Edward Helms Testi-
mony Strengthens States Case
and Is mistaken.

Detective Edward Helm furnished
all the excitement in the Brennan MUIR
der trial today. Early in the day, on
direct examination he furnished impor-
tant corroboration of other state wit
hesses in regard to the windows of the
Brennan rooms being down and the
other conditions that existed in the Il
house of death and detailed Mrs. Bren-
mans inconsistent and damaging ex-i
plantations to him of the tragedy. This
afternoon he was subjected to most Sc
we're cross-examination by Mr.. Cary,
who tried to show that the witness had
manufactured the case against the de-
fendant. The detective was equal TO
the occasion and gave as good as he
got; leaving his story unimpeached.
The states case is growing stronger
with every witness and owing to the
Importance of each ones testimony
every examination is prolonged so that
several days more will be required to
complete the state g case. After the ex-
animation of Coroner Kistler, several
more policemen and other witnesses
tending to prove that the defendant
actually committed the crime, County
Attorney Al J. Smith will turn his at
tention to proving the motive-ieal
ousy, and dislike Of the murdered child
rem. ----. 49, - -~
In this connection some Of the most
| important evidence will be given by
Mrs. George Bryson, 20 Western ave-
nue.. This witness will swear that
| shortly after the defendant married
James Brennan for the second time, the
! husband and wife came to her home on
Western avenue and rented rooms
| there. She will swear that they rep
resented to her that they were newly
married couple and that they had no
children. It will be shown by her and
corroborated by her husband, that the
two lived together in the Bryson home,
for some weeks, during the time the
children were keeping house at 1922
! Fifth avenue N. Is
From this testimony it will be argued
by the county attorney that James
Brennan was simply living up to the
promise he had made to the defendant
when he induced her to re-marry him
viz: that he would "put the children
away and that she would :. never be
/ bothered with them again. This in con-
nectiOn with Tommy's testimony that
his stepmother said that if her husband
did not get rid of the Brennan children
she would, and the evidence that has
been and viii be introduced concerning
4 the Chicago troubles between husband
i and wife over the children and the de-
fendant's neglect Of the little ones is
intended. to furnish proof Of suffi-
GENTLY strong motive for the murder.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-22
TERRORIST THREAT IN
PALACE OF THE CAR
WAHPEION SEEKS
MISSING PASTOR
Rev. T. M. Edmonds Believed to
Have Fallen Thru Ice in
River.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Wahpeton, N. D., Dec. 22.-Rev. T. M.
Edmonds, pastor Of the Congregational
church here, has mysteriously disap.
ipeared.
It is feared he fell in an ice hole in
the Red river near his home and many
men are at work cutting the ice and
dragging the water.
Searching parties are out in all di-
rections trying to find a trace of the
missing man. He left his home about 10
CLOCK yesterday morning to go for a
walk. When no did not return at noon.
Mrs. Ednonds became alarmed and mott.
fed some friends. They made up several
parties and began a systematic search.
Late in the afternoon, some boys found
the minister hat in a hole in the ice
near the slaughterhogse and 1t Is now Pc
lieved his body will be found IN the
river.
Rev MI. Edmonds came to this city
from Mankato about five years ago: lie
has been pastor of the church here since
that time, but about two months ago
rendered his resignation to take effect
in April He had been in poor health
the past year and had brooded over
some troubles in the Abercrombie
church out of which a libel suit against
him had grown. The worry. over this
and other matters had a bad effect on
his health and his friends feared gen
eral breakdown Two weeks ago ne
tainted in church just after closing his
sermon and it was not until the last
few days that he was. able to be out
again.
Mrs. Edmonds and the daughter are
almost distracted with grief. The case
| is one of the saddest in the history Of
the city and has cast gloom over the
| whole community.