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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
SUED FOR $40, 900
Canton Bridge Company Made De-
fendant In Damage Case.
Painter Was Killed.

Elizabeth Langbein, executrix Of
John Langbeln, has brought suit
against the Canton Bridge company
for $4,000 damages, claiming that
while Langbein was in the employ Of
the company he was set to work paint
ing heavy piece of structural iron
that had been insecurely propped up,
and that the piece fell infiicting fatal
injuries. Carelessness upon the part
of the company is charged. The acci-
dent occurred January 12, 1904. Ster-
ling & Braucher are attorneys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
KISSED HIS SHOW
GIRLS FAREWELL
so BUFFALO BILL SAID ON
CRoSS-ExAMlNAT
He Thought It Nice and Proper
Thing to Do-They Called
Him "Papa."

Omaha, Neb., March 7.-Col. Will
liam F. Cody this afternoon concluded
his testimony In his divorce suit
against his wife. This evening he
took the train for New York. On
Saturday he sails for Paris. Two 9TH
er depositions will be taken tomorrow
in Denver, on behalf of Cody and the
case will be tried at Sheridan. Wyo.
March 20.
Today Buffalo Bill submitted to a
close cross-examination by Attorney
Wilcox. Pressed for the cause of his
three separations from his wife, the
Colonel narrated the story of his kiss
ing his show girls farewell when he
paid them off in 1877. He had acted
as his own manager and treasurer.
The girls had been very faithful to
him, and as was customary with the
atrical people, they felt much attached
to him. At parting they called him
papa" and he called them "dears,'
and gave each of the girls kiss. He
declared that he saw no harm in the
transaction, and that If party of
young men had been working for his
wife and felt that they might never
work for so good woman again and
wished to kiss her when they left. he
would be glad that they appreciated
his wife. and would applaud her ac-
tion if she kissed them in return.
The colonel admitted that the pois-
oning OF his dogs might have been ac-
cldental.
Asked whether he would listen to
Mrs. Cody's overtures for reconcil-
iation, the Colonel declared emphati-
cally that he would not.
when she accused me over the dead
body of our daughter Arta, of being
Arta's murderer, every spark of love |
had for her died." he declared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Mines VIII Resume Work.
pecial to Morning News.

Special 10 Morning News.
Sherodsville, March IA report is
in circulation here that the mines,
which have been working but a small
portion of the time for the past year,
will be given a much greater i'm.
petus on account of additional orders
from the Newburg mills. The town
has never been so dull in the past
eight years as now. and this new
business will be great help to the
merchants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
A. w. PALMER THE VETERAN
THEATRICAL MANAGER DEAD.

New York, March T. In the death
OF A. M. Palmer, the veteran the.
atre manager who passed away in
the j. Hood Wright hospital this after
noon, theatrical America lost its most
shinging light. Mr.. Palmer has been
before the public for many years and
In the old days of the Palmer Stock
company his productions were always
produced to crowded houses.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Natures Barometer.

A small stone has been lodged in
the British Museum; it is somewhat
of a mystery. II has been named the
semakuir; 1t is a native of Finland,
and the Firms tell the weather by 1t.
The explanation is that the stone
changes its appearance through alb.
sorbing the moisture in the air pre-.
ceding rain, turning 1t black.-Chic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
TRACTION MERGER
Company With Capital Of 100000
600 Acquire Wheeling Interests.

Cincinnati, o.. March THE mer-
ger of the Wheeling Traction Co.,
wheeling and Elm Grove Traction Co.,
City Railway of Wheeling. Suburban
Light and Water Co.. of Wheeling,
Steubenville, Mingo and Ohio Valley
Traction road, Wheeling Bridge Co.,
has been practically concluded in New
York by ]. p. Hornady and A. l.. Rich
of Cincinnati, according to a private
dispatch tonight.
AS officials Of stock company cap
italized at $10,OOO,000 Hornady and
Rich will assume the active manage
ment of these combined properties.
The company, 1t is said. will issue
s7,000,0O0 in bonds to cover the pur-
chase price.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
W. & |. (. RAIL way
Settled Claim for Death Of Carl
Thompson for the sum of $1,000.

In the estate of Carl w Thompson,
deceased, the probate court yesterday
authorized the Administrative to set
tie the death claim with the Wheel
ing & Lake Erie Railway company
for $4,000. He was killed in wreck
on the Adams mine track December
II, 1904. Jessie G. Thompson is ad-
ministratrix.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Oatmeal Mill Burned.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. March 7,-The
plant OF the Ameican Cereal Co., the
largest oatmeal mill in the world was
destroyed by fire tonight.
Two persons are reported to have
been burned to death in the struct-
ure. The amount OF the loss cannot
be estimated at this hour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
A carroIlton Fish Story.

Carrollton, March Fired Eckley,
a local disciple of Isaac Walton, while
at the straights below town captured
an eight pound carp. inis is Car
rollton's first fish story of 1906.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10

gerously Ill for the past two months
is slightly improved and hopes are
now entertained for her complete re-
covery.
Miss Stella Adler of Canton visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George O.
Meyer on Sunday
Ansel Wildtrout and family, OF Ak
ron, on Sunday visited Mrs. Wild
trout's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Myers.
A daughter has been born to MIR.
and Mrs. Martin Haas.
Two-year.old Mildred, daughter OF
Mrs. May Bogaski, has been very
critically i'll with the Group but is now
thought to be out of dangers way.
A very pleasant and complete sur
prise was rendered Miss Clara Pfeif-
fer by about twenty-five Of her young
friends, all of whom reported very
enjoyable time. Social games and re-
freshments constituted the diversion
of the evening.
Marvin Simler and Mabel Schoher
were the guests of Miss May Palmer
on Sunday.
A meeting OF farmers was held In
the X. o. T. M. hall on Saturday
evening for the purpose OF organizing
a local order of the American Society
of Equity. The meeting was well at.
tended and another has been called
to be held on Tuesday evening, the
7th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10
Permits to Wed.

Joseph Arndt "a. Gustie schenensky
! 80, Canton.
Calvin J. Mottinger So. Lavina A.
? Traster As, Uniontown.
Harry j. Mummert 20. Anna A Nor
~ " A1iiance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10

working for his brother, Perry Mills
David Weaver's sale was well at.
tended.
The schools here will have no va.
cation.
s. B. Bowman baby is i'll.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10

Cairo, March Mrs. Samuel Lesh-
er spent thursday with John Brouse
and family.
Margaret Weary of Greentown
spent Saturday with Cairo friends.
Hiram Shanabaugh and family WIS.,
tied over Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. Shanabaugh.
John Reed, who has been sick, is
aDle to be out again.
Henry Fulmer has purchased the
home of Christian Fullmer Mr.. Help.
the blacksmith, Will occupy it.
The funeral of Emery Stickler was
held in the German Baptist church
Sunday He was aged years and
months.
The sale of John Brouse was large
ly attended Saturday. Mr. Brouse
will move in the home he purchased
recently.
Mrs. Adam Bishop is on the sick
list.
William Kreighbaum spent last
Sunday with J. arouse and family.
This ice is causing a hustling time
LOT our OldCkSmlLnS, the narrow ana
hills being dangerous for horses who
are not sharp shod.
Henry Fullmer, Lewis Werstler and
Algie Slusser were Canton callers on
Saturday.
Clara Snyder, who has been sick for
some time, is able to be out again.
Mapleton, March MANY people
from this place attended the teachers
institute at Evening Star Friday
night.
Bert Troyer of North Industry spent
few days with friends here.
Irwin Snyder and Marion Kleitz
made a business trip to Malvern Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Snyder of New
Franklin visited at w. A. Houtz's
Friday.
Miss Bertha Kleitz spent Sunday
with Canton friends.
w, S. Shainer was in Canton Thurs
day. --.---.,-.---,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10


Middlebranch, March Mrs. Clem
Smith OF Hartville was the guest OF
Mrs. H. Il. Corl and her mother. Mrs.
Joseph Brown on Thursday.
Miss Erma Cocklin of Canton ar
rived on Saturday and her sister BIZ
ma, on Sunday morning for short WIS.,
it with their sister, Mrs. Erve Freed,
returning on Sunday evening
E. Br1lmbaugh and daughter Hattie
were guests of his daughter, Mrs. J.
e. Kurtz. on Park avenue, Canton, on
Thursday.
Oliver Grubb arrived home We'd
nesday from Mineral City, where he
spent few days.
Ed. Bair, OF Canton, visited friends
here over Sunday.
L. A. Essig and son Stanford, Of
Hartville, were the guests Of his
brother d. M. Essig, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Shoner we're
Hartville visitors on Sunday
william Summers, Of Cleveland,
was the guest OF his brother Henry
a few days and left for Cleveland,
his home on Sunday morning,
Mrs. W. e. Bowers, OF Randolph,
was the guest of her father, e. Brum-
baugh on Friday.
Mrs. Boetler Of Kent, was the guest
of her son, c. A. Boetler, on Saturday
and left for home Sunday.
Samuel Brumbaugh OF hartville,
was here Saturday on business and
calling on friends.
c. A. Boetler went to Kent Sum
day morning.
Mrs. Joseph Brown was in Cleve-
land for few days on business last
week returning on Saturday.
| The Summers sisters of Canton Wis
| tied with their brother Henry Sum-
mers, VINO was injured in the accident
at the d. Z. G. shop elevator a few
weeks ago.
MRS Brlce Smith and Mrs. Miller
and daughter Bertha, all Of Canton,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed NJ.
Hershey on Sunday, Mrs. Smith being
a sister of Mr.. Hershey.
p. Brumbaugu made trip to U.eve-
land on Sunday to visit his son Err
vim.
D. NJ. Essig has been selling goods
at auction that were damaged by fire
a few weeks ago.
Edward Gay of Michigan arrived
here last week and makes his home
with his sister, Mrs. Lew Sherman.
He is employed in the cement works.
George Heiser got position on the
w, & l.. E. railroad last week and Is
now driving spikes on said road under
the supervision of Thomas Cocklin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-10

Uniontown, March 6,-The semi
monthly literary exercises of the high
school were held on Friday afternoon.
A very interesting program was rem
dered consisting of music and decla-
nations. Miss Maud Wise sang
solo which was very much appreciat-
ed.
Mrs. Eta Wise who has been dan
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
CITIZENS INDIGNANT,

OWATONNA, MINN.-At the annual meeting
OF the library board, the directors failed to
re-elect the present librarian. Miss Maude Van
Buren,, and instead. elected Miss Daisy B.
Sab1n Of Davenport, Iowa. This action had been
foreshadowed and for weeks the feeling of the
citizens has been at fever heat. A monster
petition bearing the of more than 500
prominent citizens was presented to the board
requesting that Miss Van Buren, be retained
This, 1t is said. the board did not even con-
descend to give reading and five members of
the board, majority, proceeded to elect Miss
Sabin without the Formally of referring Miss
Sabin's application to committee. or Of
giving the remaining members of the board an
opport unity Of ascertaining anything about the
QI lions of the new applicant.
The failure of the board to pay attention to
the expressed wishes of the patrons Of the
library, has called forth a storm Of protest and
q call Tor q monster mass meeting has been
issued for Eext Monday evening, when the five
members OF the board are requested to appear
and give their reasons for their disregard Of
the wishes of nearly every patron of the library.
1t is expected the meeting will be stormy
enc.
Miss Van Buren,, who is president Of the State
Library association, is recognized as one of the
most competent librarians in the state and mas
making the Owatonna library one OF the most
successful and best known libraries in the north
west, the people of Owatonna are insistent that
she be retained. ga .s
@. Mathtson was caught In a surfacing machine
at the Owato1na Manufa cturing company's plant
and as a result slast the fingers of his left
hand. Only short time before he had the cords
in one of bis heels severed by mower. which
left him cripple for life.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
MICHIGAN GIVES
TEAM BLOWOUT
$500 Students Attest Their Con-
tinued Support in Mass
Meeting.>
journal Special Service.

journal Special Service.
Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 9.-Michigan students
demonstrated last night that they still with
the football team despite their defeat at Chit
cago, by holding big mass meeting formally
to close the football season. The members Of
the team enthusiastically greeted by the
$500 students present in university hall, and
the biggest demonstration accorded to Denny
Clark, whose error in judgment lost the game,
and to Joe Curtis, who was ruled out for alleged
rough playing against Eckersall, .4E
The following telegram sent to Eckersau
''rhe students Of the University Of Michigan,
at mass meeting assembled to show loyalty to
and approval of the football team, wish to thank
you for the noble and manly way in which you
have exonerated Joe Curtis.'' :'-'-..s
A wire received from Coach Yost, who
is in the south, telling the students that he
was sorry he was unable to be with them, and
thanking them for their loyal support of the
team and assuring them that their generous
attitude takes away the sting of the Chicago
defeat. 5n., .a@ 5.
The meeting a rouser from the start. The
Michigan songs and yells were given with a
WILL and loyalty to the team and confidence IN
the outcome of next season was expected In
numerous speeches by students and alumni. For
mer Senator James Muffin, dubbed by Collier 8
as the ''bell COW of Michigan rooters," was
present and gave short talk. .'.--
Reference of humorous nature was made to
Golfers alleged EXPOSE Of professionalism at
Michigan, the speakers treating the attack as q
mass of unsupported generalties. u
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09

Journal Special Service.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 9.-Arthur B. Melzner
Of Yankton, S. D., will pilot the Wisconsin
University football team next season. He was
elected captain last night at the annual BAN
quet of the team H..
The contest for the honor was close and spir-
tied. Roseth, the freshman fullback from Eau
Claire, an aspirant for the position. The
first vote stood seven for Melzner and six fol
Roseth. Finally the vote was made unanimous
for Melzner.
The 'little German boy'' has played thru al
of the big games this quarterback
| and tho he fumbled the ball several times Al
critical periods, he has been a stellar man OF
the team. He cannot punt and he cannot ruiz
back the ball like Eckersall, but he can handle
| a team better than anyone who has been a.
Wisconsin since the time of ''Toole'' Lyman
| The banquet was bowling success.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
TILE BIG TREES
"A Wondrous and Awe Inspiring Product
Of Nature, Found Only In
California

California Is attractions are mostly of
its own kind, peculiar to the state, and
Of none is this SO emphatically true as
that unique product the Big Trees. The
age Of these colossi is from 1900 to
1000 years. The Mariposa Grove, which
Yosemite, contains some Of the largest.
In the Calaveras Grove are from ninety
to one hundred Of huge size. Near
Santa Cruz is beautiful grove of red
wood Big Trees which will employ a
day g visit. These can be best reached
by the Union Pacific whose fast trains
from Missouri river reach California
16 hours ahead of all competitors.
the wonders Of California, and full in.
formation about the most comfortable
and direct roate to the Pacific Coast
inquire of ii. F. Carter, T. P. A., SIC
Robert street, st. Paul, MINI. &.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
ENEMIES FAIL TO
DOWN J. FOOTBALL
Resolution Declaring Against
Adjustment Of the Sport
Carries Is to 8.

New York, Dec. 9.-The advocates Of inter-
collegiate football won victory at the con-
ference of thirteen colleges and universities in
this city yesterday, when an amended resolu-
ton declaring that the game should not be
abolished, but should be reformed, was carried
by vote of Is to s..
sity had first introduced resolution declaring
that the sport should be done away WITH; but
an amendment was promptly offered by Lieuten-
ant Colonel Robert l.. Howse Of West Point,
and the amendment carried The vote on
the amended resolution was as follows:
Ayes-Wesleyan, 2; Rutgers. 2; Haverford, p;
Swarthmore, 2; Syracuse, 2; Rochester, 1; West
Point, q; Fordham, e. total, 10.
Nays-Stevens, L. Columbia, 2; Union. 2;
Rochester, 1; New York university, 2; total, 8.
A committee composed of representatives Of
Columbia, West Point and New York university
was appointed to draw up plan of reform,
and later submitted three different propositions
which the conference finally merged into the fol-
lowing and adopted by large majority:
Rules Committee Created.
Resolved, That this conference favors the
appointment of rules committee to govern foot
ball, to be appointed by these institutions an
nually, and to be responsible to the appointing
bodies. .
Resolved, That an invitation be sent to the
colleges and universities that active in foot.
ball to appoint annually delegates, from
each institution, who shall elect each year a
| committee of eleven members to formulate rules
| for the government of the game.
''ResOlveQ, mat no one snail be eHg1Dle as
| delegate to the conference who has received
compensation by reason Of his connection with
| athletics whether as player, coach, umpire
referee, director, committeeman or in any other
capacity, excepting member Of faculty Of
a college and regularly enrolled in the cata
| logue.'
| Will Meet Again.
The delegates to the conference are invited
| to meet in this city Dec. 20.
1t was ordered that the rules committee bt
! sfoH m Ia ror11 Laser
the danger to players and make certain thu
detection of foul or brutal play.
| The conference also suggested that football
between schoolboy teams should he prevented b,
the educational authorities, owing to the i'm
maturity of the players
Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 9.-The athletic asso
citation Of Harvard graduates has appointed
committee to consider the features of the gam
Of football which considered Objectionable
and to report such methods Of revision Of tn
present game as will In its opinion eliminate it
unpleasant features. The committee is compose
Of the following: L. B. R. Briggs, rs; f
H. Nichols, MD, 's6: W. Cameron Forbes, '92
w. H. Lewis '95; R. D. Wrenn '95; w. I
Reid, Jr., 'o1. and Lorin F. Deland
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
WITH THE BOXERS

Hugh Kelley is matched to fight Young Ma
honey at Indianapolis Dec. II.
1t is very likely that one Of the next big
matches in California will be between Jimmy
Britt and Mike Twin Sullivan.
Nolan Is giving Nelson few tryouts in the
wrestling business. Recently In Cleveland he
met Young Hackenschmidt at the Empire theater.
and for fifteen minutes 1t was merry tussle.
4, Hackenschmidt was far too strong for Nelson,
but, nevertheless, the fighter made good exht-
ibition.
The Colma club Of San Francisco is trying to
arrange match between Eddie Hanlon and Dick
Hyland and has offered 60 per cent Of the
receipts and q guarantee Of 49, OOO
Harry Lewis Of Philadelphia and Danny Duane
of New York will meet tonight before the Wash
i1ngton Sporting club In Philadelphia.
4 As an incentive to promote amateur boxing
the B. A. A. has sanctioned intercity bouts with
the Chicago Athletic association. These bouts
will take place Saturday evening, Dec. %, al
che Chicago Athletic association, and promise K
he very interesting meeting.
Frank All Chung Of Salem, the Chinese boxer
: Aayents at the B. A. A. on Dec. 16.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
GARAGE GOSSIP

New Jersey farmers are advocating a law that
will cause the construction of bitches one mile
apart on the boulevards. They think this a good
way to stop rapid transit by means Of automo-
biles. Next in turn, will be for some legisla-
tor to recommend the tearing up Of all macadam
highways and return to corduroy roads.
According to the complete official list, there
will be 22O exhibitors in the forthcoming show at
Madison Square garden. A novelty to be intro
duced is that Of providing all the stands with in
dividual telephone service.
Chauffeur" is word that has been ac-
credited with having been derived from several
sources The commonly accepted version :is that
originally it meant ''stoker.' later interpreta-
ton ~ that the essential meaning Of the word Is
NERVE In view of the accidents that occur
to cars when their owners do not know that
they are out. this seems to be quite the best
chronology for the word.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
ARMY.NAYY GAME MAY
NOW GO TO NEW YORK
Journal Speoial Service.

Journal Special Service.
West Point, N. Y. Dec. Eff present plans
carried out the next football game between
West Point and Annapolis will be played in
New York. West Point believes that that city
-, hnld,na +ha no, ha nhtoiueS nS aae
tiations already nave been opened with Annapo-
lis with a view to getting the consent Of the
sister academy to designating New York the
place for the annual gridiron battle next fall.
Both West Point and Annapolis it was
learned determined never to meet again at
Princeton. The cadets liked the playing field
there, but they were Disguised with the daisy en-
countered in getting to and from the game. 1t
felt that, inasmuch the two academies
refused to play at Philadelphia this year be-
cause the navy could not make satisfactory ar
rangements with the University of Pennsylvania,
it would be in the nature of retreat to turn
to Philadelphia again. This leaves New York
the only place at which the contest could be
held. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-09
COLUMBIA ALUMNI 4
PLEAD FOR FOOTBALL
journal Special Service.

Journal Special service. =
New York, Dec. 9.-Columbia may have foot
ball after ALL The grads have taken the
matter up, as we'll as the student body, and
will appeal to the board of trustees. This SEN
timent of the graduates found expression at q
meeting held at Columbia University club today.
There was a great deal of surprise manifested
when it was learned that the student body had
taken it's troubles to the faculty committee.
1t was stated that the students had gone tt
the faculty because in previous cases where
ways went to the faculty, and did so this time
for fear of mourning the disp1easure Of thai
august body.
The resolution passed at the club meeting sait
that the action in regard to football had beer
hasty and unwarranted, and requested an earl!
reconsideration Of the matter by the trustees
The meeting presided by the Columbi,
football board, made up Of the following mem
bers: T. Ludlow Christie, '92; Albert W
Putnam, '97; Duncan H. Browne, 'o5; William
G. Dueu O5; Gerald B. Curtis '06.