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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
FREE GOLD IN SAN
FRANCISCO SEWERS
Mining Claims Staked Out, But the
Board of Public Works
Interfered.

San Francisco, Cal, May 4.-The
board of public works today declared
that the streets of the city are not
subjected to the mining laws and or,
dered that the barricades erected in
the streets which is in course of con.
struction by two workmen who had
staked out mining claims be removed.
The claims were staked out by
James Daley and Patrick NJ. Dunno
gan. They quit work a week ago and
their barricades were not discovered
until yesterday. Daley, who mined in
Alaska, declares that the rock and
sand taken out of the sewer carries
free gold.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
TOUCHING PLEA
BY Child Wife For Pardon of Her
Husband.

Jefferson City, Mo-, May "A touch
ing plea was made to Governor Folk
today for the pardon of James e. Nc
CURE, one of the youngest prisoners
in the penitentiary. Mrs. Mcclure,
the child wife of the prisoner reach
ed Jefferson City today, having walked
all the way from Cedar county, dis
tance of $50 miles. to intercede for her
husbands release. With the 16-year-
old bride was McGuire's aged mother.
The two women were without funds
and were given food and lodging at
the direction of the governor.
Young Mcguire was convicted on a
charge of horse stealing. The COVER
nor promised to investigate the case,
bidding the wife and mother to re-
main in town for day or two.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
The Hargis Trial.

Louisville, KY, May 4-Arguments
for the commonwealth and for the de-
fendant occupied the entire time OF
the Hargis trial today.
Attorney Hunt for the defendant
impressed upon the jurors that they
must consider only the assassination
of James Cockrill and disregard Har-
gls' part in all Breathitt county mur.
ders. Commonwealth Attorney Byrd
closed for the state. The case will
be given to the jury tomorrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
Will NAN PATTERSON HAVE
TO FACE ANOTHER TRIAL?
Jerome Says il Depends on How the Jury Stood.
F0rOdOra Girl Not Able Yet TO
Appear in Court.
BAIL IN ANY SUM UP TO S5o,OOO OFFERED

her conversation at present is the best
medicine"
DR.. Mcguire was asked If Nan had
anything to say, and he said the pris-
oner had said: II feel as If some one
had hit me all over my body with a
club. feel bruised and sore all over"
rumor gained credence today that
the Smiths would be re-indicted
Some days ago Judge Foster, in the
court of general sessions said that in
his opinion he did not believe there
was enough evidence under the pres
ent indictment to convict them. 1t is
said, unofficially, that they will be re-
indicted on further evidence, thus maxi
ing trial possible.
That Nan Patterson would be COM
PEELED for fourth time to face a Judge
and jury, was the rumor that was re-
peated with persistent regularity about
the district attorneys Office today but
the matter will not be decided until
Rand consults with Jerome. The ex-
pectation that her counsel would be
able to secure Nan Patterson's release
on bail or on her own recognizance to-
day is so far from being realized that
the physicians attendant upon the
prisoner are working hard to ward off
nervous prostration. The twelve min
utes in which she lay in a dead faint
in the court room at an early hour
today while Recorder Goff calmly con-
tinued his speech to the jury after
they had disagreed proved too much
for the girls constitution. Even since
she was carried back to her cell she
has been in a most critical condition.
When seen this afternoon Mr.. Levy,
who fought SC hard for Nan Patter-
sons freedom said: II believe that |
shall be able to secure my clients
freedom soon. | had hoped to be able
to go into court and ask for her re-
lease on her own recognizance today
but my clients condition would not
were here. OF course / shall take no
step until I consult with Mr.. Randi
JEROME is UNDECIDED.
Albany, N. y, Hay 4.-District At
torney Jerome, who is in Albany today,
in the interest of certain legislation
says of the Nan Patterson case:
Whether | shall decide to retry Nan
Patterson for the murder of Caesar
Young will depend to large degree
on how the jury stood If the vote
was ten to two or nine to three for
acquittal, | should hesitate before l
should put the county to the expense
of another trial. If, however, the vote
was substantially for conviction, the
situation would have different aspect
"The newspapers have their own
glamor about this case and the public
seems to have lost sight of the main
facts. The evidence shows that Miss
Patterson was Young's mistress and
although he was married man and
should not have permitted such rela-
tions to exist between himself and the
girl yet the conditions attending the
shooting are such that district at
orney will hesitate before he decides
not to retry the woman who was with
Young at the time he lost his life.'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
SAFETY BOARD
Two Members Likely to Be Appointed
Soon by the Mayor.

The terms of two of the members Of
the board of public safety have ex-
pired after serving two years. The
boar9 is composed of four members,
two of which hold Office for four years
and two for two years. The terms Of
w. l.. Day and Homer J. Miller are
those which have expired. Mayor
Smith has made no re-appointment or
new appointment. This he will do,
though, as the municipal code speaks
plainly on the question, the eight
months extension Of Office not hardly
affecting the workings of this board
Member Day and Judge Fawcett are
the two Republican members of the
board. Whether Day will accept an
other term is extremely doubtful owing
to his candidacy on the Republican
ticket for city solicitor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
sub a 1alnst Railroad comnanu

Pittsburg Pa, May 4-John LMc-
Cielland, an Englishman, entered suit
today in the United States circuit
court for $4,000 damages for injuries
against the Buffalo G Susquehanna
Railroad Co, for injuries received at
Austin. Pa, by being struck by low
bridge, He was employed by the de.
fendant company as a brakeman and
was knocked from the top of car
He alleged that by the fall, his skull
was fractured and that he is infirm
physically and mentally for life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
More Russian Ships Sighted.

London, May 5,-Lloyd's agent at
Singapore cabling this morning states
the four Russian battleships, two
cruisers and four colliers. and ac-
companied one hospital ship passed
Malacca at o'clock Thursday after
noon steaming southwark Their
destination is at present unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
FARMER MURDERED
AND WIFE TORTURED
Horrible Crime Perpetrated by Masked
Men Near Town of Brook
Vile, w. Va.

Parkersburg, w. Va. May A.
Charles Berkshire, said to be a prom
inent and prosperous farmer living
near Brookville, was murdered last
night in his own home by masked men,
who tortured his wife while they shot
him through the head.
Searching parties nave been securing
the country all day in search of any
information which would lead to the
capture of the murderers. Robbery is
supposed to have been the motive for
the crime.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
WOMAN BRINGS SUIT
FOR DEATH OF HUSBAND

Pittsburg Pa, May AIRS. Julia
McCarty, of Ohio, entered suit today
against the Columbia Bridge Co., of
this state for $25,OOO damages for the
death OF her husband, who was killed
at Newcastle, Pa, while working for
the defendant company. He was
killed by the fall of a scaffold and
the plaintiff holds the company liable
for not providing safe places for the
men to work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
The Railway Congress.

Washington, ID C., May 4--The sew
enth session Of the International Rail
way congress has been formally
opened with Styvestant Fish, chair
man Of the American section as presi-
dent; Alexander Cassatt and II. e.
Hartman, as vice presidents; Louis
Weissenbruch of Belgium, secretary;
and w. +. Allen, secretary of the
American section, associate secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
Foul Ball Killed sIeepino eabv

Lincoln, Neb, May A report from
Sigourney, Iowa says that at base
ball game foul ball from a players
bat struck the head of baby sleep
ing in arms of its mother in a car
riage near by. The skull was crush
ed. The infant died today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
BRUTAL COSSACK
Cut Down Ten-Year-oId Boy Who
Jeered.

Warsaw, May 5.-Because a street
urchin less than ten years old jeereo
at Cossack patrol on Marzalkovska
street late last night a trooper in the
front rank pursued him and cleft him
from shoulder to waist with a blow
of his sabre.
AS result a mob gathered and at
tackled the Cossacks. The latter
charged and many casualties resulted
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
An Approaching MARRIAGE.

New Berlin, May Cards are out
announcing the coming marriage of
Miss May Eugenie, daughter OF DR..
and Mrs W. y, Steele, to Mr.. Harold
G. Hutchins at the Steele home on
Thursday, May 11th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
Three Hundred Indicted.

Jackson, Miss, May 4.-The federal
grand jury, in session here today, is
sued indictment against 900 citizens
of Franklin county on the charge Of
whitecapping.
Some of the parties indicted are
prominent citizens, including DR.. A.
M. Newman, sheriff of the county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09

New York, May 4.-That wealthy
business man stands ready to furnish
bail for Nan Patterson in any sum
UP to $4,000 the day she RECEIVERS suf-
ficiently from her present state OF ut
ter collapse to appear before Recorder
Goff was the declaration this after
noon of Daniel O'Reilly of counsel for
the accused actress.
Abraham Levy, her chief counsel, re-
fused to say anything about the iden-
tity Of the reputed bondsman, although
Mr.. O'Reilly has said Mr.. Levy knew
who he was. Regarding the question
of the jury's balloting in the attempt
to reach verdict, Mr.. Levy made this
statement: 81 have authoritative in
formation that the verdict of the jury
was seven to five against Nan, but the
seven voted for manslaughter. l have
the best kind of information that at no
time during the jury's deliberations
was the subject of murder in the first
degree even broached; that the seven
who voted against her voted for man
slaughter.
There were five men, l am inform
ed, who steadfastly insisted on Mans
innocence. That gives me great en-
couragement. AS to the question of
Mans freedom, l cannot say anything
until see tie district attorney with
regard to bail. Neither Mr.. Jerome
nor Mr.. Rand were in their Offices
when l called. / hope to see Mr.. Rand
and make satisfactory arrangements
for furnishing nominal bail"
Nan Patterson is on the verge of
nervous prostration and so serious is
her condition this afternoon that she
will not be able to appear in court be-
fore Monday at the earliest. DR.. Ma
guire, the prison physician, is in con-
stant attendance upon her, and said
after his last visit that physically and
mentally she is wreck.
She has slept but little since her
collapse and that only under the In
fuence Of opiates. No one is permitted
to see her, even her father being denied
thO piioOh
under instructions from DR.. Mcguire.
Her only answer to the inquiries of
her counsel, Mr.. Levy, who visited her
today were: "Oh, Mr.. Levy, am
heart-stricken and discouraged Will
/ ever leave here?
"Why, you will be all right Nan.
You will be out of this prison as soon
as you are well enough to appear In
court again"
Eyes know, and hope, but l have
hoped so long and have been disap-
pointed SO frequently that am in de-
spair."
1t is her mental condition that
causes the prison physician more anx-
iety than her physical collapse.
Dr. Mcguire, in his first formal state
ment regarding the prisoners condi-
ton said: "She is nervous wreck.
She is unable to retain food. She is
physically so weak that she cannot lift
a cup of beef tea to her lips. 1t will
take two or three days for her to re-
cover her normal strength. Her Sis
ter, Julia Smith, is consoling her and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
LAWYER in Trouble.

Barberton, o., May Edward A..
Huene, a prominent attorney, was to-
day indicted by the grand jury for
obtaining money under false preten-
ses. He was retained by Aaron Stauf-
fer, of Barberton, in suit against
the Diamond Match Co. for personal
damages. Huene, 1t is claimed, set.
tied with the company for $500 with
out paying Stauffer,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
For Violating Postal Laws.

Pittsburg Pa, May 4.--C. w. Vim,
cent and Jacob Roth of Erie pleaded
no defense today in a charge of a
violation OF the postal laws. The
case was heard in the United States
district court. Sentence was sus.
pended on Vincent but Roth was
fined SIS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
President Hunted All Day.

Glenwood Spring, Col, May AID
vices from the presidents camp to-
night say that the party has been
hunting all day and that the move to-
ward Garfield Creek, the last camp,
has not been made. There Is no re-
port of the game killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
Charged With Embezzlement.

Guthrie, o. T., May A warrant
was issued tonight for the arrest Of
Thomas Neal, court clerk under Chief
Justice Burford, alleging the embez-
element of $25,000 of government
funds. The warrant was issued at
the instigation of agents of the de-
partment of justice at Washington.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
To INVESTIGATE Private Car -lres.

Washington, May 4-The entire
membership of the interstate com.
merce commission will leave for Chi
cago tomorrow to begin an investiga.
tion of the private car lines owned
by the Armour and other corpora
tions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
RETIRED ADMIRAL.
ST|RS UP GERMANY
THINKS NOW IS THE TIME FOR
A WAR.
Rather Than Wait Till the Kaiser
Gets Bigger Navy-Sees
Danger Ahead.

Berlin, May 5.--The Deutsche Re-
view contains an article attributed to
British Admiral Fitzgerald written on
the Anglo.German relations which
declares that a direct threat has been
made by the British admiralty against
Germany. 1t reads partly as follows:
"Tf war with Germany must come
we would prefer that it snouid happen
today rather than be postponed for
number of years when Germany will
have grown stronger.
Should Germany continue to in.
crease her navy at the present rate,
all loyal Britons must regard such
action as menace 70 British suprem-
acy on the sea which must be up
held at all hazards.
1T is absolutely vital to Great Brit
aims national existence that no nation
should be permitted to be in posi-
tion to fight her vessels, ship by ship
or fleet by fleet"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09
Special w. 81. E. oftiosr.

A. e. Dowell has been appointed
special officer of the w. & L. e. In
Canton to succeed Mr., Van Voorhis
who will enter business in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-05-09

London, May 5.-The London Daily
Mail in discussing Admiral Fitgerald's
statements as cabled from Berlin,
states that "inasmuch as the admiral
has been retired it is impossible to
call him to account or punish him
for his personal opinions therefore
they can be dismissed as simply re.
Hecting the views of an ancient mar
iner, who having served his time in
the British navy, believes simply what
he says"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12

A certain count and a certain young
lady Of thirteen, both French subjects,
were married three times in 1902. or
thought they were. but they now find
themselves bachelor and spinster still.
The first marriage took place at
church in London. the second before
the registrar at Dover, but these two,
being only English marriages, do not
avail. Then came marriage by
French provincial mayor. which the
parties thought had at last safely tied
the knot. especially as the brides moth
er gave her consent. But 1t now turns
out that the brides legal guardian had
not consented also. and the flaw has
been pointed out by the brides repent
ant mother, who declares that the
bridegroom is not the nobleman, geog
rapher, journalist and various other
respectable things he had represented
himself to be. If two French people
can come involuntarily united in this
fashion, after believing themselves to
have been triply spliced. there is OBJ
viously more reason than ever for Eng
lish people who are contemplating in
ternational marriage to make certain
that all is legally correct.-London Pail
Mall Gazette.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12
The Chapel at Annanolfx

( One of the most interesting buildings
now under construction i'm this country
Is the chapel of the United States Ma
val academy at Annapolis. In its gen
eral plan the building is something
like Greek cross. The main floor is q
circle eighty three feet four inches In
diameter. with Transcripts increasing
the clear width on the main axes Of the
building to 118 feet inches. The out
side diameter is 40 feet. The main
building il sixty-four feet high and Ii
crowned b. double dome supporting
4 lantern risinR to . total heieht Of
192 feet inches above the ground.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12
The Idol of the ,Jaunnese ARMY

General Nogi. idol of the japanese
army and twice captor Of Port Arthur.
Is Of the ancient samurai fighting class
of Japan, and for forty years he has
served his country in various capacities
in the field. Few great generals ever
went through sterner noyitiate than
this resolute. self contained, self mas
tered and ascetic Japanese general.
who. when the war with Russia WIS
declared. was given the post Of honor.
The command Of the army for the con
quest of Port Arthur. In the Chinese
japanese war Nogi's army had captured
Port Arthur at single assault. losing
only eighteen killed and 262 wounded.
Ills first success raised hope of per
haps similar success the second time
among the Japanese people. but Nogi
himself realized the stupendous nature
of his task and set himself resolutely TO
accomplish 1t. He succeeded. but ut
terrible cost. and his achievement has
made his fame secure in military an
nails.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12
Thonas Il. Carter Redivivus.

Various persons VIII regard the re-
turn Of Hon. Thomas Fl. Carter of
Montana to the United States senate
with varying emotions. Hc has beer,
out of that august body for four years,
during which time he has been enjoy
Ing good FAT job with the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. He signalized his
exit from the senate March 3, 1901. by
killing the river and harbor bill by
milking speech thirteen and a half
hours long and came out Of that severe
ordeal bright and clipper. Carers
long speech was not SO dull as the av-
erage time killing speech. On the con-
trarv. 1t contained much readable mat
ter. also considerable wit and humor,
but 1t is scarcely probable that those
who were interested In the bin have
forgiven him for his famous midnight
performance. They will not hail his re-
turn To the senate with delight. So far
as am concerned, am glad that
BROTHER Carter il to once more sit in
the senate. since 1t seems to have been
fiecreed that Montana must have Re
publican senator. He Is most bril-
liant man, amiable, companionable.
sparkling and useful. He Is delight
full raconteur. d splendid after dinner
speaker and an all round good fellow.
Democrats Us wen as Republ icans will
welcome him back to the place which
he SO greatly adorned. His Is the TYP
ical American career He began among
the lowly and has worked his way up.
to IN honorable position in the circle q
the great He y neither ashamed Ct
III humble origin nor pulled up by bis
later suceesse he = equally At home
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12
A SEA SERPENT STORY.
This Marine Monster Was Fifty-five
Feet In Length.

rect III Length.
Rudyard kipling has seen his second
sea serpent according to Il story which
comes with soin" seriousness from Cape
Town. People who read kipliug's first
sea serpent story thought il WAS merely
Il brilliant piece of felton, This sec
ond sea serpent story il not told by
kipling. but by the skipper of tho
steamship Arinudnle Castle. The sea
serpent wa% seen in fact it WAS struck
by til" ship and probably killed while
the .ArnHdule Castle was on her last
voyage to cape Town. in latitutj" s de
grees south. Mr.. kiplin" was aboard
the ship
Commander Robinson is not Su0
whether thu creature struck was Il rea9
serpent. IL Queer whale or Il greatly
ovcrgrown shark. Whatever it wtN.
the thing vas hit by the bow Of the
ship where. in all properly regulate6
fishes, the pectoral fin exists. The hea@
was doubled across the bow port. anO
the tail trailed away along the star
board side The violent struggles q
the creature to free itself from its pain
ful and embarrassing position led to its
striking the soft brown paint Of the
boot topping on the ships side with
the powerful fluke of its tail
This was observed by the hontswain
and some of the men who were watch
ing the affair through the side ports
Immediately over the tail of the fish
The marks enabled the commander
afterward to make fairly accurate
measurements. From mark to stem it
was forty seven feet. About eight feet
of head over the port side brought tho
whole length to ffty-tive feet In
girth it was apparently about the vol
ume of one Of the ships lifeboats Mt the
broadcast part. sly eight feet in diame-
ter. very gracefully tapering away to-
ward the tail The body appeared to
be of a greenish brown color, with large
dark spots all over the back and sides.
the lower part being of n dull white.
1t was first observed by one Of the
seamen. who heard knocking against
the ships side. When the news was
passed along the decks all the passen-
gers, young and old, performed Il mad
stampede into the forecastle to look ut
the unhappy prisoner. The engines
were stopped as soon as possible and
reversed, but fully quarter Of an
hour elapsed between the first dis
Fcovery and the final clearance. by
which time the creature was either
dead or completely exhausted. for 1t
sunk slowly. tail first.--Chicago News.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12
No China Made l., Dresden.

To those connoisseurs WHO evince
great pride In their collections of Ores
den china it will come as a great shock
to learn that today there Is no such
product under this name. although sold
as such. In the course Of p.o8ecu-
ton in London, where Il firm was pros
ecuted for selling ware as Dresden ana
marking the goods as such, it was stat
ed that no china is manufactured at
Dresden. The name is applied to. the
products Of the royal factory at Meis-
sen. Furthermore, many pottery Alee:
orators at Dresden work upon china
that is manufactured at different
places, is transferred to that city, re.
ceives It's imprint and Is then disposed
Of as Dresden hina.-Scientiffc Amer
lean
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-12

Sanction is being sought In the next
the Inauguration Of cross channel
railroad ferry between Dover OF the
English and Calais Oh the French
coast. A strong current Of from three
to three and a half miles runs between
the two opposite coasts at this the
narrowest part Of the English channel
There is also rise and fall In the tide
varying from fifteen to twenty feet.
Landing stages at each terminus Of the
French and English railroads would
have to be constructed to allow for this
great fuctuation, 80 that the trains
might run direct on to the ferries et
any stags Of the tide.