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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-07-20
RESULTS FOR 1904.
The Sun Life Assurance Conpan
OF CANADA.

Assurance issued and paid for in Cash
Increase over 1908
eaSh Income from Premiums, Interest, Rents, &c
Increase over 1903
Assets as at 3Ist December 1904
Increase over 1903 ....
Undivided Surplus over all Liabilities and CAPITAL
according to the Company's Standard the HIM. Table
issued before December 3st 1899 per cent on I'll
Increase over 1903.
Surplus by Government Standard
Profits paid Policyholders
Death Claims, Matured Endowments, Profits and all
holders during 1904 ...
Payments to Pocyholders since organization
Life Assurances in force, December 31st, 1904
Increase over 1903 49,.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
!" Bobby !" Blackburn Weds.

The fan" friends of Robert Blackburn, a member of Cairo's Kitty league baseball team, will doubtless be surprised to learn of his marriage to Miss Edna Kep- ner of Hickman, Ky., which was solemnized last evening by Rev. Edward l.. Roland, of the Church of the Redeemer.
 MT. Blackburn's contemplated venture was an open secret among his fellow ball players, and they have been looking for ward to the event with much in- terest.
 Mir. and Mrs. Blackburn have gone to San Antonio Tex, where the former will play for the re- mainder of the season with the San Antonio club. Cairo Cit- izen.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
STARNES KILLS DENTIST.
Tragedy at Gurdon Results From Re- marks Made About a Woman.
 Both Prominent People.

Philadelphia, Aug. 23. -Coro- ner J. R. Williams was called to Gurdon in this county to hold an inquest over the body of Dr. l.. c. Leggett, dentist of that place, who was shot with two loads of buckshot at the depot there on Monday afternoon by Ivan Starnes.
 From the evidence adduced at the inquest it appears that Starnes was in the railroad lunch room when Dr. Leggett passed by in front. The woman who stays at the lunch stand says that Dr. Leggett passed by and doffed his hat to her, and she then went back to her kitch- en. She heard tho door behind her open and a man pass cut, and immediately afterwards the report of a gun.
 She rushed out at once and was in time to see Starnes fire a sec- ond load into his man, who was crouched in a kneeling position thirty feet in front of him.
 The woman heard Dr. Leggett say, "Oh, don't, " after he had been shot the first time.
 Upon examination of the body it was found that beth loads had taken effect, the first through from behind the left shoulder and the second through the small of the back. Either charge would have proved fatal.
 | The killing was the result of charges brought agaiost Dr. Leggett several months ago in connection with Starnes' sister.
 Both were prominent people of Burden. Dr. Leggett went there from Mississippi about eighteen months ago, until his recent trouble was highly esteemed by the people of Gurdon.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Contracts Signed For New Depot.

Pine Bluff, Aug. 23. .-T The city council met yesterday to meet General Superintendent w. T. Tyler of the Iron Mountain in discussion of the ordinance re- gently passed, which grants the railroad the use of certain prop erty in the city to be used for a site for a union station. The contract was prepared and agreed to by both Mr., Tyler and the council and plans and specified tions for the proposed station will be prepared accordingly. The union station will cost about $30, ,000, and separate freight depot will be built.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Was Ready to Surrender.

Wynne, Aug. 23. -C. A. Star key, who is reported to have shot and killed one Simpson about a men-b~ago near Parkin, and who had eluded arrest up to this time, telephoned Deputy Sheriff Pomp Harrell Saturday that he Twas ready to surren- der" and wanted him to "come over to Parkin and get him. .' When Mir. Harrell reached Par kin Starkey was missing, upon which the officer laid plans to capture him, and now has him in custody here. A reward of $2O0 was offered for Starkey's arrest.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Express Agent Hurt.

O'Neal, Aug. 23. J. M. Brown, agent of the Pacific Express company at O'Neal, was injured yesterday in some way, the par ticulars of which could not be learned. His foot was so badly crush that it was necessary to remove him to the hospital in St. Louis. He was joint agent of the railroad and express com pany. The office will be closed temporarily on account of the accident.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
NEWPORT VS. POPLAR BLUFF.
Two Crack Teams Mix Things Up at SpOrtsman's Park, Newport Winning
 By Score of Three to Two.

Poplar Bluff came down to Newport Wednesday prepared, as they thought, to just mop up the earth with the swamp angels, but Bruce Hays must have made a miscalculation in his prognosti- cation, because his "hot bunch" of players went down to defeat before the Newport team by the score of 3 to 2.
 Wagner and Gray did the bat tery work for the Poplar Bluff lads, and Wagner had three strike-outs to his credit, not nearly the showing he made in the former series of games two weeks ago. He let down during the latter part of the game and Brockewitz succeeded him.
 Rogers, the preacher-p pitcher from Blytheville, had things that Poplar Bluff never saw be- fore, and ten of them sawed the air without result. Austell caught him.
 Tom Henry umpired the game and gave very good satisfaction Ito both teams throughout.
 SCORE BY INNINGS.
 Il 2 3 4 , 67 g 9 Pop. Bluff 1 01 0 0 0 % 0-2 Newport 1000 GO 0 1 1-3
 The second game of the series is in progress this afternoon. Russell and ,Austell are in the points for Newport, while Brock witz and Gray are officiating for Poplar Bluff.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24

All of his sons are dentists, two of whom, Drs. R. M. and B. M. Black, live in this city. The others have offices in Monticello and Little Rock, and they are we'll known over the state. The deceased formerly practiced den- tistry, but retired several years ago. His daughter is M. E. Carroll of this city.
 Dr.. Black was the father of Dr. B. M, Black, who was located in Newport a few years ago, later removing to Mus kogee, Indian Territory, where he killed man in a fit of jeal- ousy over his wife. The courts acquitted him on plea of self defense.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Dr. Black Dead.

Pine Bluff, Aug. 22. -Dr. B. M. Black died at his home at 3rd ana Olive in this city this morn ing ax 5:s0 o'clock. His remains weres Shipped to his former home 5t Monticello this morning for
 burial. He leaves a wife and
 seven sons and one daughter.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
City Clerk Elected.

Pine Bluff, Aug. 23. W. A. Lee has been elected by the city council to fill the unexpired term of Daniel Taylor, who resigned as city clerk to attend a law school. Mi. Lee was formerly connected with the Pine Bluff Light and Water Company.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Bodies are Removed.

Atkins, Aug. 23. Today the remains of several members of Scarlett family and one member of Mrs. M. J. Nugent's family were exhumed at Old Galla Rock and brought to Atkins and re- inferred. Some of these persons have been buried twenty-seven years.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
In Honor of President.

Marshall, Aug. 23. Twins, a boy and a girl, have been born to Mir. and Mrs. Jack Henley. MT. Henley is a candidate for register of the land office and he has named the children Theodore and Alice, in honor of the presi- dent, who believes in large families.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Newport Pressing Club

Desires the patronage of every ane, LAll work guaranteed. Get ye Aessing ticket, $1.6O per mo-. A}othes delivered prompt ly for ladies and gents. For fur ther rpiculars call or phone 616 Front street.
 97d6t A. J. TURNER, Prop,
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Acquitted on Charge of Seduction.

ConN ay, Aug. 23. In the cir cult court yesterday Russell Scroggins was given one year in the penitentiary for grand larce- ny and Wm. A. Brown was ac- quilted on charge of. seduction.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Kyle Moore Hanged.

Eldorado, Aug. 23. = Kyle, Moore was banged here at 10 o'clock yegsffrsrday morning for the murdeE,pf If Lige Moore in this county a y ar ago. He protested his innocei ie to the last.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Warning Order.

Lizzie Moore, Plaintiff. vs. James Moore, fendant-In the Jackson Chancery Court
 Tine defendant, James Moore. is warned to peanin this court within thirty days. and ans theE omplaint of f se plaintiff, Lizzie Moore.
 l,p pgust ls, 1905. ], D. NEAL, Cl,
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Marriage licenses.

J. P. Pendergraff, 49, and Rosa Louisa Rutherford, P, Newark.
 Hyram Tracy, 23, and Leathey Vance, IT, both of Shoffner.
 Lonnie Smith, 19, and Ethel Brunett, IA, both of Newport.
 Rafe Clay, 25, and Laura Birsh, 21, both of Newport.
 Jewell s. Best, 23, and Belle; Richards, 21, both of Newport.
 E. B. Shell,20, and Anna King, 16, both of Swifton.
 w. s. Cobb, 23, and Julia Jones, IS, both of Newport.
 D. w. Perrin, 23, and Vaulay Barr, IT, both of Cord.
Newport daily independent., 1905-08-24
Real Estate Transfers.

G. A. Lockard to Wm. Thom- ason, lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, block .6, s. B., Grand Glaize, $1.25; also lots l, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, block Y, s. B., Grand Glaize, $1.O6; also lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, block .2, s. B., Grand Glaize, $2.42; and lots 2 and 3, block 5, s. B., Grand Glaize, 87c.
 Wm. Thomson and wife to Frances M. Johnson, lots 2 and 3, block 5, s. B., Grand Glaize, $10.
 w. N. Pierce and wife to A. w. Sweatt, lot 300 feet square in Tupelo, $1.
 G. A. Lockard to Crack L.. Smith, 40 acres 1-12-3, $2.72.
 J. E. Bartley and wife to Clara Marchbanks, 80 acres 34-1O-1, $500.
 F. M. Thornton and wife to Barlow Hackett, 80 acres 29-9-2, $2, 300.
 St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company to George A. Fry of lola, Kan, 40 acres 4-13-1, $200.
 St. L., l. M. & s. By. Co.,, to J. w. Dedman, 80 acres 8-13-1, $4OO.
 Jno. Simpson and wife to Tom Clay and wife, lot 12, block 2, Tuckerman, $40.
 N. B. Wishon and wife to Emma F. Poer, west half lot 166, Walnut Grove, $25.
 Arkansas Land Company to A. J. Wolfe, 400 acres, 9-2-4, $3, 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
TRIPLE TAAGEDY

Washington, D. c., Sept. 12.-Chas.
Souder, shortly before 7 o'clock this
evening is believed to have shot and
killed George T. Morgan, fatally wound
ed his wife. Lillian Souder, and subse-
quently committed suicide.
The triple tragedy is supposed to
have been caused by Souder's insane
jealousy. There were no witnesses, and
as two revolvers were used, the police
have not definitely determined whether
Souder fired the fatal shots. His dead
body was found in the front room of 625
NJ. Street, Southeast. while those OF
Mrs. Souder and Morgan were in the
kitchen. Five bullets were fired from
one revolver and one from the other
weapon. Three bullets are in Nor
gan's body, two in that of Mrs. Souder,
and one is imbedded in the wall near
the body of Souder, having passed
through both temples.
Souer and his wife had been sepa-
rated for several months. A restau-
rant he conducted was destroyed by
fire and the couple then lived apart.
Ills Wilc was cupioJSu III q VI y6oouS
store Morgan was formerly a ma
chinist in the Washington navy yard,
but recently had been an inmate OF the
government insane hospital here. Upon
his release he took room in the same
house where Mrs. Souder lodged.
Souder and his wife this evening en-
tered the house together. They appar-
emily found Morgan there. The neigh.
bors heard a loud conversation, fol-
lowed by the revolver shots.
One Killed In 3. & o. Wreck.
Chicago, Sept. 12.-One man was
killed and five seriously hurt when a
Baltimore & Ohio freight train jumped
the track at Leavitt and Sixty-third
streets today. The train which was
a merchandise freight, was going a.
a high rate of speed when the engine
jumped the track dragging with it six
freight cars. All turned over in the
ditch parallel to the railroad tracks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
HAD A SCHEME

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 12.-Isaac
Schamus of 351 East Fifty-second st.,
New York, journeyed to Oyster Bay
this afternoon for the purpose of secur-
ing President Roosevelt's assistance in
abolishing poverty from the face of the
earth But for the fact that Isaac was
gathered in by the secret service men,
was hailed before Squire Franklin, who
sent him to Mineola for examination as
to his sanity, 1t is possible that he
would have succeeded in his mission.
Before coming to Oyster Bay, Scha-
mus sent several letters and kilograms
to the President, but received no re-
plies, although he asked the President
to reply in each communication. When
he reached the town he 'telephoned the
executive Office for an appointment
with the President, but received no re-
ply. He, however, received a visit in
a remarkably short space of time from
Secret Service Detective Frank Tyree
and Constable Jack McQuade.
During his examination before the
"Squir - Schamus said that 1t was his
intention, with the assistance of the
President and few philanthropic gen.
tlcmen," to buy up all the coal proper
ties in the country. Then a commits
sion would be appointed by the Presi-
dent which would fix price of coal to
the poor
Isaac had number of other plans
for the abolition of poverty that he was
not allowed to fully explain.
When Schamus was searched at Min
cola the officers found permit made
out in his name, signed by Commits
sioner McAdoo and Capt. Lantry, Civ
ing him the privilege of-earrying a res
volver, "as a collector"
The permit was dated Sept. II. Nc
trace of a revolver was discovered
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
RIOTINC CONTINUES
Ineendiarlsm and PIunder at Baku--A
"HoIy War;"

st. Petersburg, Sept. 13.-The latest
advices from Baku say that firing con-
tinues in the outskirts of the BLACK
town" quarter and that the rioters are
committing acts Of incendiarism and
plunder at Balakhan. Many factories
in the Volga provinces have already
been closed owing to lack Of fuel. The
workmen there are very much excited
and disorders are anticipated.
A holy war has been proclaimed in
the Caucasian districts of Zangezur and
Jebrail, where the Tartars are massa-
cring the Armenians without distinc-
tion of sex or age. The country Is
swarming with bands of Tartars under
the leadership of their chiefs.
Many thousands of Tartar horsemen
have crossed the Perso-Russan from
tier and joined the insurgents in de-
stroying Armenian villages. At the
village of Minkend 300 Armenians were
slaughtered. Dispatches say that mu-
tilated children were thrown to the
dogs and that the few survivors were
forced to embrace Islamism in order to
save their lives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
HAS THE {. /. & D.
ROAD BEEN SOLD?
REFUSAL TO DENY is CONSIDER.
Ed CONFIRMATION.
Road ls Said to Have Passed Into
Hands Of Pennsylvania and
New York Central.

New York, Sept. 12.--No absolute
confirmation of the report was OBJ
tainable today, but the refusal to de-
ny specifically that such deal had
been consummated gave the air of
verisimiitude to the story that the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton rail.
road had been passed into the Penn
sylvania and New York Central rail-
roads, on terms yet TO be made pub
lie. There were conferences this aft
ernoon between Eugene Zimmerman,
the president and two CT his asso-
ciates and responsible representatives
of the two great trunk lines. who are
said to have a community of interest
in the purchase.
The G. II. & d. is one of the most
valuable railroad properties in the
west. It's original title was acquired
in 1895 under the laws of Ohio. In
1904 the control of the company and
of the Pere Marquette Railroad Co.,
and the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louis
Wilt was obtained by syndicate rep
resenting the company, and in Jan.
uary, 1905, lease of the Perc Mar
quette was authorized, the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton guaranteeing five
per cent on its common stock, and
now guarantees eight per cent on its
preferred stock.
The total trackage Of the system Is
about 1,400 miles, operated in Ohio,
through which both the Pennsylvania
and the New York Central pass, and
the purchase will place to two great
interests in about the same point
control as they now exercise over the
Philadelphia G. Reading railroad. Eu-
gene Zimmerman would not go into
any particulars today nor would he
deny that the deal. which has been un-
der way for two or three months, had
not been brought to conclusion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
TOWERMAN JACKSON
ls Said to Have Been Absent From,
Post When Fatal Accident
Occurred.

New York, Sept. 12.-It develops to-
day that Towerman Jackson, who was
in charge of the switch at the curve at
Fifty-third street and Ninth avenue,
where the fatal elevated railroad acci-
dent occurred yesterday, was not in his
customary place when the train jumped
the curve. 1t was stated that Jackson
had set the signals, and after doing so
had gone downstairs from the tower
house, returning too late to avert the
terrible catastrophe.
A warrant charging Motorman Kelly,
who had charge Of the train at the
time, with homicide has been issued
and general alarm sent out for his
apprehension.
No more deaths have been recorded,
and the injured persons in the hospital
are improving rapidly.
The investigation begun by the state
railroad commission will not alone take
in the cause of the accident, but will be
a thorough examination of the entire
system Of the elevated railroads in this
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
Epidemic OF SMALLPOX.

Altoona, Pa, Sept. 12.-An epidem-
ic of small pox has brGken out in the
southern end of Blair county, near
Williamsburg and is causing wide.
spread alarm in that vicinity. The
disease was first supposed to be chick
enpox, but later it developed that it
was nothing more than smallpox ami
its origin was traceable to Mount I'm
ion, where an epidemic recently rag
ed. There are now 35 cases of the
disease and as result all schools
have been closed and public gather.
ings prohibited. The state board of
health has ordered an investigation
and a strict quarantine against the
district is in force.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
CONTRACTS LET

Four contracts were let by the
county commissioners Monday after
noon to the Toledo-Massillon Bridge
Co. to build steel and concrete
bridge near the Stansberry residence
in Pike townships to build steel
bridge near the Graber residence in
Perry township; to repair bridge on
the Warrington road in Perry town
ship and to build concrete steel abut-
ments near the Albright farm in Per-
ry township. Two contracts were
made with Hahn brothers to build a
stone, concrete and brick arch near
J. Teeple's home in Pike township
and to repair one end of an arch near
the Shelton residence in the same
township.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
CONTRACT LET
For Rebuilding the Barns at the Fair
Grounds.

N l.. Harper of this city has received
the contract for rebuilding the barns at
the fair grounds at price of about ST.
600. The bid was few dollars short
of this, but Secretary Lehman stated
that 1t would be somewhat more than
the contract price, as enough time had
not been given the contractors to get a
perfect estimate on the plans.
The location will be just north of
the Third street entrance, and the
building will be finished by the middle
of next week.
According to the secretary, the out
look for good and prosperous fair is
bright, as the entries in the contests
and the exhibitions, ETC., are very good
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
MRS. MADDEN WEPT

Cincinnati, o., Sept. 12-Mrs. Anna
Madden, wife of the noted turfman,
John E. Madden, told the story of her
life in. the trial today of her suit for
alimony. Several times she broke
down completely and wept openly She
testified to things that, If not strongly
contradicted, must place the turfman
in an embarrassing position in his own
circles.
Edward, the 12-year-old son of the
Maddens, sat by his fathers side all
through his mothers testimony, and,
seemingly in answer to his fathers
questions. at times nodded or shook
his head more or less emphatically.
At the noon adjournment, while still
in the witness chair, Mrs. Madden
called "Eddie!" and the lad rushed
into her arms. Mrs. Madden thus held
and wept over him for fully ten min
utes. Recounting her married expert
ences, which began with an elopement,
her parents opposing the match, she
said Madden often gave way to out
bursts of rage and used most objection
able language, even before their two
boys. He said If he ever struck her he
would kill her, and twice she said she
fed from him to escape being struck.
He complained of her housekeeping, of
everything she did or failed to do, He
would bring jockeys and other stable
boys TO the house at Hamburg place
and make their two sons box with
them, locking the doors to the room
while this was going on. The two sons
often emerged from those boxing con-
tests bleeding and battered, she said.
Madden, she continued, compelled her
to make false reports as to transactions
on the farm. She swore that he made
her make a false report to the late
William C. Whitney as to Sandring-
ham,, stallion. Whitney had stipu-
lated, she said, that the stallion be
bred but once every other day. but. in
stead, Madden had the stallion bred
twice every day, but compelled her to
draw up false entries, showing that
Whitney's terms had been complied
with. He insisted on her aiding in
sales of horses by giving false reports
as to the steeds' qualities He had, she
Sdlu, OTueTeu nST W uuhe u TepOTt 10
the Jockey Club so that one of his
horses, Applause, was recorded as a
foal, when in reality the animal was a
yearling
This" declared Mrs. Madden, gave
him a chance to race with horses a
year under its class"
She said Madden had only given her
two presents In all their married life, a
sealskin coat and a pearl necklace. the
latter being imitation. He objected to
her receiving any visitors.
Mrs. Madden's attorneys presented
letter In court, which, 1t was said, on
account of its nature was not read
aloud. II was said to be from woman
TO Madden.
Judge Swing read 1t and then, turn
ing to the lawyers, said: Gentlemen,
you have burned your bridges. l have
tried for reconciliation, but there can
be none now"
Mrs. Madden was still on the stand
when court adjourned for the day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
Boy Fell From Capitol Dome.

Columbia, s. G., Sept. 12.-Warren
Scruggs, aged IL years today fell
from the top balcony in the dome of
the state capitol dashing his brains
out on the marble floor. The lad
climbed up the narrow stairway in a
spirit of adventure and lost his bal
ance while looking over the railing
of the balcony to the floor of the ro-
tunda below.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
Yellow Fever Renort

New Orleans, Sept. 12--Today's vel.
low fever report as officially announc-
ed is as follows:
New cases, 43.
Deaths, 8.
New areas of infection. 10. ,e
Il With today's cases the total num-
ber to date is 2.370 and the total num-
ber OF deaths 319.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15
Supposed Mushroom Caused IIIness.

Chicago, Sept. 12,-John BreSil, 85
years old, living at Kenilworth ave.
nue. and Thirteenth street, Berwyn,
and his two children. became ser.
iously Ill after indulging in meal of
serious condition. Mrs. Bresil was not
supposed mushrooms. All are in q
at home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-09-15

to date. The higher purses offered for
racers will also mean that a faster
class of horses will be seen on the To-
cal track, and this in turn insures fast
and clean racing.