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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
H0D CARRIERS
Strike In Kansas City for More Pay.
Now Getting So.

Kansas City, Mo, June IA gen
eral strike of hod carriers occurred to.
day. They demand an increase Of 40
cents a day. They are now getting So
for eight hours work. The hod car
riers, including the men who run
wheelbarrows in building work, mum.
ber close to two thousand. II the
strike should continue each day will
see men of other crafts forced to quit
work temporarily. A prolonged con-
tinuation would seriously affect build
ing operations.
The hod carriers, whose union Is
made up mostly of negroes. is one of
the strongest labor organizations in
the city. The contractors say they
will not meet the demands of the
strikers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
CHILD KILLED
Mother Badly InJured-struck by
Runaway Team.

Percy, the 15-month-old child of Mr..
and Mrs. John Weckel of 3019 New
port street, was killed yesterday about
noon, and the mother badly injured,
by being run over by a runaway team
hitched to a farm wagon.
The accident occurred before the
Weckel home. Mrs. Weckel is a mute
and was carrying the child. Not be-
ing able to hear the noise of the ap-
proach of the team, she was struck to
the ground.
Another son gave warning to the
neighbors. The babe was dead when
picked up, and Mrs. Weckel was un-
conscious. DR.. Foulks was summoned
end discovered Mrs. Weckel to be suf-
fering with badly crushed hip. She
was sent to the hospital in the Miller
Blanchard ambulance. The child's
skull was crushed
The runaway team belonged to s. e.
Staver and was being driven by John
Boil. The team became unmanagea-
able near the Raft road and ran east.
The driver was thrown off, but not in
jured.
The child's funeral will be held from
the late residence on Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
TELEPHONE RATES
Cannot Be Regulated by City, Says
Supreme Court.

Kansas City, Mo, June 1.-The writ
Of mandamus asked for by James
Garner of Kansas City against the
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co, to
compel it to furnish him a telephone
at a maximum rate fixed by city or
dinance was denied by the supreme
court enbanc this morning.
The telephone company contended
that the city had no authority to
enact the ordinance. The suit WAS
brought in Gamers name, but was in
reality for Kansas City. Garner was
represented by the city's legal force.
The supreme court in its opinion
gays: I'VE have reached the conclu-
sion that it is no part of a munici.
pality's power to regulate the prices
that may be charged for telephone SER
vice any more than it is to regulate
the price that may be charged for any
quasi-public service, or for the sale
of the necessities of life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
FOUR RECEIVERS ARE NAMED
In the United States District Court For Davis Pro-
eCts--An Assignment and Petition
Are Filed in Canton.

Joseph Herman states that the bank
is indebted to him for S761.2S, of which
S529.65 was deposited before Nov. %,
and to Kate Herman for SSS. Eliza
beth Baker alleges the following
amounts due her:
On a certificate of deposit payable
on demand in the sum of 800. dated
May II, 1904; on q certificate of de-
posit for SlJU, uateL July Z, 1904, and
payable in one year; on certificate of
deposit for $1,000, dated Feb. 1. 1905,
and payable Feb 10, 1906 and also on
pass book deposits payable on demand
amounting to $270.
The stockholders are asked to pay
into the court the amounts given, that
they be liable to further 100 per cent
on the face value of their stock or the
debts liable.
CRITCISES THE ACTION.
In speaking of the affairs of the
State bank and w l.. Davis. one of the
most prominent business men of the
city said:
This affair has been from the start
characterized by amazing stupidity.
When the bank directors discovered
the condition of affairs they should
have taken Davis securities and quiet
ly began to realize. They could have
made arrangements to pay in the add
Gitional 40 per cent on the stock, and
it is the opinion of posted parties that
the bank would have probably come
out whole. AS it is, the bank is gone
and Davis assets will probably be sac
rificcd. The bank will now have to
turn over the property Davis decided
TO them, so the receivers in bank
ruptcy can use the assets TO pay all
debts, in which the bank will have to
take its chances along with other cred
itors. All transfers within four months
prior to the appointment of receivers
will be declared void on the ground
that it preferred certain creditors. The
bank is now in worse position than
if they had gone to work quietly to
realize. Besides, nearly every lawyer
in the city has now hand in the af-
fair, and much Of the assets will be
eaten up by costs and expense aside
| from the depreciation naturally due to
the publicity invoked"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
GROUND TO PIECES
BY RAILWAY TRAIN
sALINEVlLLE POTTER KILLED AT
MINERVA.
Vain Search For Work-Had Started
to Walk Home When overtaken
by Cruel Fate.

Minerva, June 1.-The badly mutt
lated body of William Smith of Saline
vile was discovered this morning on
the c. & P. railroad bridge at this
place. From appearances, he had first
been struck and probably killed by
downward bound freight train, the
body being dragged for sows distance
and left on the track. An up-bound
train then probably struck the remains
and carried them back to where they
weer found this morning. The mans
legs and arms were severed from the
body and he was otherwise injured.
Smith, who was about 45 years old,
was potter by trade. He came here
yesterday to look for work. but was
unsuccessful. Then it is said he began
drinking, and was arrested and locked
up. He was released at o'clock last
night, and having no money started to
walk home. He is survived by his wife
and four children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
THIRTY POWERS
Represented at Agricultural Confer.
ence at Rome.

Washington, d. c., June 1.-Ambas
sador White cables from Rome that
the international agricultural confer
once, now in session there, was opened
by the king, and that there were 81
powers represented.
The conference is sitting daily to de-
wise scheme Of organization and to
outline the functions of proposed in
ternational agricultural institute, to be
established at Rome. rrom which it
appears that the delegates favor the
principle practically unanimously.
The proceedings are to be kept con-
fidential for the present. 1t appears
to be the general opinion in Rome that
the conference will recommend the ap-
pOintment of an international bureau
for the collection and diffusion of ir-
formation on lines similar to that Of
the Berne postal bureau.
1t is distinctly understood also that
whatever results or protocol may be
agreed upon may be ad referendum
and in no way binding upon the re-
spective governments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
THE WORD HELL"
Being obliterated Caused Suit For
$4,000 Damages.

Pittsburg, Pa, June because it is
alleged employees OF the American Bill
Posting Co. pasted white paper over
the word Hell" in the line, Gee,
amt it hell to be poor" on posters ad-
vertising the theatrical performance,
Checkers" at the Nixon Theater, suits
for 500 damages was brought today
by the estate of Kirk Lazelle and Cor
relius Gardner owners Of the produce
ton. They allege that by reason of
the act the force and meaning of the
line is changed and many people are
deferred from visiting the perfor-
nance. 1t is alleged that 1913 eight
sheet posters were so treated, that the
lire reads, Gee, amt it to be poor"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
MAKES GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST EMPLOYERS
Said He Was Offered $4,000 10 Call Off Team
sters Strike Against City Railway Company.
Department Stores Implicated.

Chicago, June 1.-The leading fea-
the stirring up before the Cook county
grand jury of a number of ugly stories
of alleged bribery In labor troubles in
Chicago for several years back.
President Shea of the teamsters as
serted that he had been offered $10,-
coo more than year ago to call a
strike against the mail order house of
Sears, Roebuck & Co. He alleged
there was not a strike of any conse-
quence in Chicago since his election In
August, 1903, in which employers had
rot tried to bribe union officials He
went back to the strike of the City
railway employees and declared he had
been offered $4,000 to call off the
teamsters' strike against that COM
pany.
He brought up what is known as the
"skyscraper" troubles, and practically
charged Francis Peabody the coal
dealer, with backing the alleged efforts
to make Office building managers use
coal all the year round instead of US
ing fuel gas in the summer months.
He mentioned in his statements not
only John c. Driscoll, who at that time
was secretary Of the associated team
ing interests of which Robert j..
Thorne, manager for Montgomery
Ward & Co. was president, accusing
Driscoll of direct bribery, but men,
toned men like Robert McCulloch,
general manager, formerly of the City
railway, and even Harry G. Selfridge,
although casting no direct accusation
against the latter.
One sensational statement made by
Shea was that Mr.. Peabody was indict-
ed at the time of the "skyscraper" diff
fculty, but that the prosecution was
dropped. This story, Shea alleged, was
given him by Levy Mayer, now coun-
sci for the employers association.
This afternoon Albert Young. for
mer president of the teamsters' broth
erhood, gave testimony which, as he
told press representatives when he left
the room, directly corroborated Shea s
statements.
He gave the names of those present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06

have hitherto been for war; now I am
for peace. have written an appeal to
the people, but the Novoe Vremya re-
fuses to print it. We have not aban-
doned our historical aims on the Pa
cific coast. We are only postponing
them until after internal regeneration.
Gen. Linevitch has wired the czar
that he expects Oyama to attack to-
day, that Russian success is improba-
BILE. and that the continuation of the
war is useless"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
A STATE SENATOR
UNDER INDICTMENT
ARRESTED ON TWO CHARGES OF
BRIBERY.
Alleged to Have Accepted a Gold
Watch and $3.50 For His
Vote.

Memphis, Tenn, June 1.-Senator
A. w. Covington, of Uniontown, Ark,
lieutenant governor of the state Is
under indictment on two charges of
bribery. He has just been arrested
and the various features of his case
have been made public by Prosecuting
Attorney Rhoton. He is alleged to
have accepted bribe of solid gold
watch and $3.50 in cash for his vote In
connection with the location of a court
house at Felsenthal, Ark, and large
sum of money for his vote on the pro
posed increased appropriation for o
rew state house for Arkansas. This
latter bill was defeated in the house.
but the former was passed over We
to of Governor JEFF Davis, Covington
being alleged to have led the fight.
Senator Covington is considered one
of the leading politicians of Arkansas
and had been the most prominent can.
'didate for attorney general of the
state at the next election. ... .g.J
He has entered an emphatic denial
TO the charges against him
Several other members of the late
general assembly are said to have
been indicted by the jury, but their
names have not as yet been made
public
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
WANTS MONEY
For Traction Stock In canton.Ma ASST.
lon Electric Railway Company.

Akron, June Edward B. Miller
has commenced suit in common pleas
court to recover $2O,3O3.16 alleged to
be due him by Ira M. Miller for the
sale of some shares of stock in the
Canton-Massillon electric railway. Ac-
cording to the petition, Edward b. and
Ira NJ Miller, in November, 1898, pur-
chased 500 shares of this stock, which
they held until December. 1904. The
stock was then sold for $22,5OO, Ira M.
Miller, it is alleged, receiving the
money. The $ll ,250 which was Edward
Miller's share was, the petition says
rot turned over to him, only portion
OF this amount being paid
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
TO PROTECT MONKEYS
From Working Overtime Aid of Law
Is Invoked,

Lincoln, Neb., June 1.-Detectives
have been placed upon the trail of
hand organ men with the intention of
prosecuting them for violation of the
new state law, prohibiting the working
of monkeys more than eight hours
daily. This law was adopted by the
last Nebraska legislature upon the re-
quest of the Nebraska Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
which has hired detectives to secure
the enforcement of the law. With the
starting of the circus season an in
f,ux Of these men is anticipated, and
the humane society has determined
that Jocko is entitled to the protection
of the law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06

In the United States district court at
Cleveland yesterday Judge Tayler ap-
pointed Jacob p. Fawcett receiver of
assets of the property of William l..
Davis. His bond was fixed at $4,000.
G. c. Bow was appointed receiver of
the Cleveland Brick Co., with bond at
$5O,OOU.
William l.. Stolzenbach was ap-
pointed receiver of the w. l.. Davis
Railroad Co.
George II. Clark was appointed re-
Ceiver of the Mineral City Supply Co.
His bond was placed at $4,000.
The receivers qualified and took pos
session last night. Attorneys Shields,
Thayer and Pomerene made the appli-
cations.
AN ASSIGNMENT.
An assignment was made in the pro-
bate court Thursday by the Swain &
Reed Stave and Lumber Co. of Michi-
gan avenue. The assignment is due to
the failure of the Canton State bank.
Corwin ID. Bachtel, ex-cashier of the
bank, is secretary and treasurer of the
lumber company. The bank is said to
be interested to some extent. Assets
Of the company are placed at $4,000.
Harry e. Fife was appointed assignee.
PETITION FILED.
In the common pleas court yesterday
Joseph Herman, Kate Herman and
Elizabeth Baker, through Attorney G.
T. Meyer, filed a petition to enforce
the stock liability OF the stockholders
of the defunct Canton State bank.
Plaintiffs also ask for a full hearing
and investigation to ascertain the cred
itors and amounts of their claims 1t
Is asked that the persons who held
stock prior to Nov. %, 1903, and who
no longer hold stock, be made liable
for Indebtedness created prior to that
time to the amount of 100 per cent on
each share held.
Plaintiffs state that the shares of the
bank were valued at $50 each, of which
the stockholders paid in 60 per cent
and that there is still unpaid 40 per
cent. 1t is alleged that the stockhold-
ers are liable to the creditors for SIC
cn each share and an additional 10C
per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
shea TELLS STORIES OF BRIBERY
ADMIRAL TOGO NOW
HAS 1000 PRISONERS

Toxic, June 2.-It Is reported
that the number of Russian pris-
oners now in the hands of Ad.
miral Togo has been increased to
1000.
The steamer Industrie, on board
Of which were several who repre-
sented themselves as being war
correspondents Of the Chicago
Daily News, was captured last
Thursday by the Japanese near
chinehal Bay. She is to be treat
ed as a eontrabander and confis-
Gated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
OHIO BRIEFS

Cincinnati, o., June 1.-The Demo
cratic county convention, to be held
one week from Saturday, will, 1t is
understood, select delegates favorable
to the candidacy of Hon. John c.
Welty, of Canton, for governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Indignation at Madrid.

Madrid, June 2.-Intense indigna.
tion is felt here over the attempt on
the life of King Alfonso and for a
time there were rumors that he had
been fatally hurt. 1t is declared at
the palace that the French govern
ment did not take proper precautions
to prevent an anarchistic outbreak.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Church Destroyed by Fire.

Lake Linden, Mich, June Tho
German Catholic church here was de
stroyed by fire this afternoon and
eeveral adjoining structures damaged
the loss being $4,000. For time
the entire town was threatened and
was only by the most desperate work
on the part of the townspeopls that
the fire was got under control
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
To Fiaht Beer Syndicate.

Springfield, o., June IA. A. For.
don, of Detroit, has organized a CO.
operative brewing company here with
a capital stock of $15O,00O. with lead
ing saloonists to fight the English syn.
dicate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Trolley Rates Increased.

Springfield, o., June 1.-Rates on all
the Appleyard lines have been in
creased to two cents a mile. Through
service to Bellefontaine is planned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Endorsed DOUGLAS.

Chillicothe, o., June 1.-The Ross
county Republican convention en-.
dorsed Albert Douglas to succeed Con.
gressman Charles Grosvenor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Nominated In -Four Minutes.

Bellefontaine, o., June 1.--State
Senator S. II. West was renominated
today. The convention lasted four
minutes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
kinsman Renominated.

Niles, o., June Hon. Thomas
Kinsman was today renominated for
state senator from the 23rd district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
Still at larue,

Mt. Vernon, O., June Frank Hill
dreth, who shot Sheriff Shellenbarger
last night, is still at large.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
BLEW UP SHIP
To Prevent II From Falling
Hands Of Japanese.

ST. Petersburg, June 2.-The com.
mander of the Russian cruiser Izum-
rud, who has arrived at Vladivostok
reports that he blew up his vessel to
prevent her falling into the hands Of
the Japanese.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
PEACE OR WAR
Depends on Assembly That the czar
viii Call.

st. Petersburg, June 2.-From high
authority 1t is learned that the czar
will have a representative assembly
convened at once. To this assembly
will be left for its decision the ques-
tion whether the war is to go on or ia
pan is to be sued for peace.
The information is that Minister
Bulyghine has already received In
strutcions from the czar to convene the
assembly without delay.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-06
To Succeed Garfield.

Painesville, o., June Rev. J. d.
Williamson of Cleveland, has been
chosen president of the board of
trustees of Lake college to succeed
Hon. Jas. r. Garfield.
Socialists Favor Sunday Baseball and
Public Ownership of Saloons.
Lorain O., June 1.-Socialists nomi-
mated city ticket and adopted plat
form declaring for public ownership of
saloons and Sunday baseball.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-11
THE EUREKA DELEGATION.
Resolution and Bills Introduced in
Both Senate. and Assembly.

Resolution and Bills introduced in
Both Senate, and Assembly.
The following measures have been in.
troduced in the Legislature by the
members from Eureka County
Senate Resolution No. 4, by Raftice
Relating to the election of United
States Senators by direct vote of the
people. Favors the adoption of an
amendment to the Constitution, and
requests that q Convention be called
for the purpose Of proposing said
amendment, which shall change the
present method Of electing United
States Senators.
Assembly Bill No. SO, by Brossemer-
To repeal the law relating to county
government and the reduction of the
rate of county taxation, approved
March 13, 1908.
Assembly Bill No. 81, by Brossemer
TO divide the State of Nevada into
six Judicial Districts, the Judges for
same to be elected at the general cleo.
ton in 1905 fixing the salaries Of the
District Judges commencing Jan. 1,
1907, and fixing the amounts to be paid
by each county into the District Judges
Salary Fund.
Assembly Bill No. 80, by Brossemer
Amending Section 4 of the law relat-
ing to Judicial Districts, Judges,
salaries, etc., approved March 10. 1908.
Under this bill Nye County's contri-
button toward the salary of the Judge
of the Fifth Judicial District is in
creased to $2233 80. Eureka County's
is reduced to 5000, and Lander County's
reduced to 1864. 80.
Under the apportionment of the Act
of 1908. Eureka County is now paying
into the District Judges Salary Fund
$l626, Lander 1899. Nye $1O45.
This easur should be supported by
the Eureka and Lauder delegations, as
the amount drawn from each Of the
three counties is on a more equal basis.
The prosperity that has come to Nye
County was Eureka's and Lander's in
former days, and they paid their share
of the judicial expenses of the district.
Nye with its more than $50 voters
has to-day more judicial business than
Eureka with it's 1856 voters and Lander
with it's 376. The two latter should be
released from a part of their burden, and
Nye should voluntarily assume a larger
share by reason of its acquired pros
perity.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-11
THE CON. AND RICHMOND.
Rumors That Property Would Change
Hands Premature.

During the past month there have
been rumors in circulation that negotia.
tons were pending which, when COM
pleted. would transfer the Eureka Con.
and Richmond mines to new owners.
Much speculation has been INDUCED in
as to the foundation for these rumors,
and what the outcome would be. A
SENTINEL representative this week
called on Supt. H. O. McTerney. and
asked him to verify or disprove the
statements. MI. McTerney said
~ have heard Of the reported deal in
volving the Eureka Con. and Richmond.
and the reports have gained outside
circulation also as I was asked about
them during my recent visit IN the
western part of the State. There is
nothing in the report. so far as / know,
that the Con. and Richmond are about
to pass to a new ownership. / am still
hopeful and confident that the old
properties will soon be operated again"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-11
Several Endemic Prevail.

A private letter received in Eureka
from Carson City Thursday contained
the following:
''They have several epidemics at
Goldfield and no accommodations, not
even Red Gross Hospitals for sick people.
They all have kept it away from the
papers, but yesterday the climax came,
and Governor Sparks had &c send mes
sages to the Legislature to enact laws
for aid and better facilities to take care
of the sick. The people now are scared.
for in one tent alone there are nine
smallpox patients, who have been given
very little attention, and as care and
comfort are decidedly necessary there
are liable to be a great many deaths"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1905-02-11
The Weather.

The storm of last week was followed
by extremely cold weather in the East.
This week has been more or less stormy,
with mnch cloudiness and Winter
winds. On Monday there was quite a
heavy snowfall in this section. Thurs.
days storm gave Eureka six inches
more snow. The storm extended to
about 10 miles south of Eureka. In
Nye County plenty of snow is reported
on the ranges. aud stock are standing
the Winter well. From Q to 3 inches
of snow covers the ground on the level
in the Duckwater country.