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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Blown to Pieces by FIashlIstt Pow

Omaha, Neb., March 31.--Albert But
Ter Of Grand Rapids, Mich, was blown
to pieces tonight by the explosion Of
fashlight powder while he was taking
picture of the interior Of small ho-
tel where he was staying. His face
was blown away, one hand was blown
Off and his body was cut in two. By
ISLANDERS were badly lacerated. The
inferior of the hotel is mass Of ruins
and the building-is expected to collapse
at any minute.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
]. N. SMITH WILL
FIGHT EXTRAD|T|0N
NAN PATrERsoN's BRoTHER.IN.
LAW REFUSES TO RETURN.
Pawnbroker stern viii Not Go to
Cincinnati to Identify the
Prisoner.


Prisoner.
Cincinnati Ohio, March 31.-J. Nor
gan Smith, brother-in-law Of Nan Pat
terson, who is awaiting her third trial
Caesar Young, the bookmaker, has
started his fight for freedom.
Smith and his wife, Julia Patterson
Smith, who were arrested here when
they met yesterday and who are being
held for the New York authorities on
a technical charge of conspiracy, to-
night had their lawyers, Shay G. Cogan,
flre habeas corpus proceedings In the
common pleas court.
Smith declares that he will not 20
back to New York without fight and
denies the charge that he purchased
killed. He says that he and his sister
ln-law, Nan Patterson, were at the
race track the day the pawngroker says
he purchased the revolver from him.
Smith received a telegram from Nan
Patterson's attorney directing him
Ito keep his mouth shut" and saying
that "his interests would be protected. D."
Smiths lawyers will try to prevent
Smith from being returned to New
York on the extradition order signed
by Governor Herrick today.
Smith and his wife are occupying
separate sells in the police station.
Prosecutor II. NJ. Rulison, of Hamil-
ton county, received a wire today from
District Attorney Jerome asking him
to look out for the interests of the
state of New York in the extradition
Of smith. Rulison replied that he
would
Word was received here tonight that
Assistant District Attorney Garvin,
Of New York would arrive here Sat-
urday to fight the habeas corpus pro
ceedings.
STERN WON'T GO TO CINCINNATI.
New York, March 31.-Hyman Stern,
the pawnbroker, who declares that he
sold J. Morgan Smith the pistol with
which Caesar Young was shot, today
refused the request of the district at
torney that he go to Cincinnati and
identify Smith, who is held by the
police, awaiting extradition proceed
ings for the New York authorities.
Stern says he won't go. If Smith
makes a successful fight in the habeas
corpus proceedings he has instituted
tonight the authorities will probably
find some means of making Stern
change his mind. .-..... l.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Too Many Churches in Newport.

Newport, r. l., March 31.--Rev.
John l.. Buckley, pastor of the Central
Baptist church for number of years,
has resigned to take effect May /.
This makes the sixth minister to with
draw during the past three months.
Newport, with its $4,000 inhabitants. is
in an impossible struggle to support
IL churches, and the ministers are
more attractive fields. The
fashionable colony that invades New
port in the summer is of no aid to the
churches.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
HIS FIRST. ARREST
IN THIRTY YEARS
CINCINNATI PATRoLMAN BREAKS
A UNIQUE RECORD.
Yet Denies Reardon's Name Is on
the Roll Of Honor For Saving
Life.

Yet Denies Reardon's Name Is on
the Roll Of Honor For Saving
Life.
Cincinnati, O., March 31-With his
appearance in police court today to
arraign John Mesbaum, of Woodward
and Hunt streets for failing to pro-
vide, Patrolman Dennis Reardon
broke his record of not having made
an arrest in all his 80 years on the
force.
He has been known as a good Off
Ger but has run beats chiefly in Wal
nut Hill and east end, where he is now
stationed and has encountered law
abiding citizens.
The arrest of Mespaum on a capias
marks the patrolman's initial arrest
and his first appearance in court in his
own case, although he appeared in the
police court IL years ago as a witness.
But Reardon's name is on the roll
of honor for saving the life of a child.
Patrolling his beat in the east end
some years ago he saw a little girl
struggling in the river. He plunged in
and the little one was saved.
Reardon's wages are $50 per month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Great Mortality of Butchers.

New York, March 31.-Within three
months five butchers, all doing bust.
ness within a block of each other
have died, and all died a strange
death. In each case coroners, detec.
tives, reporters, ambulances and pho.
tographers were attracted to the
scene. The fifth death occurred to-
day when Frank Klaver was found
dead in small inclosed Office in
the front part of the shop at 213
Eighth avenue. The room was filled
with gas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
LIGHTNING STRIKES
One Of the Pyramids Of Eaypt-The
Date Is April I.

Cairo. Egypt, April 1.-Egyptians,
superstitiods negroes, European travel
ers and faithful Musselmen are tonight
filled with wonder as for the first time
in the knowledge of man one of the
pyramids has been struck by light
ming. During a severe storm, light
ming struck the pyramid of Khephren,
known as the second pyramid and sew
eral large stones. or blocks of stone on
the. cap were knocked off and with a
rumbling noise crashed down the side
Of pyramid to the earth.
Many Egyptians claim that the in
cident is a sign of i'll omen to the land
Of the Nile.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Navarro Items.

Navarro, March 31.-Arrangements
are being made by the trustees of the
brick church to have it remodeled
this spring. Work will begin some
time in April.
Rev. Mead, of Barberton, preached
Monday and Tuesday nights in the
NJ. Il. church.
About so people of st. Clements par
ish attended the funeral of Father
Kaempker at Massillon on Monday
morning. Rev. Father Alien was to
have served as sub.deacon but took
sick on Sunday so that he was unable
to serve but recovered sufficient to at
tend the obseguies.
The Catholis priest from Canal Do
yer gave a lecture Sunday night at st.
Clements church on marriage and di.
vorce, which was edifying and highly
pleasing to the large congregation a.
sembled.
Edward F. Weckel, who gave a lee
ture in the high school for the benefit
of the senior class gave them a net
proceeds of $500.
The remains Of John Smith of Bar
berton, were brought to Navarro on
Monday morning for interment. Ser
vices were held in st. Clements
church Monday afternoon. Interment
in st. Clements cemetery. He was
formerly resident of this town.
Several members of the Salvation
army were down last Sunday morning
and held services in the u. b. church.
J. b, Rodgers and family have NOV.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Students ON Strike.

Minneapolis Mimi, March 31.-The
freshmen and sophomore classes at
Hamlin university are on a strike.
The students are striking in sym.
pathy with several of their classmates
who engaged in fight that resulted
in the breaking Of a great deal of
university furniture and a plentiful
shedding of blood. They demand that
their fellow students who were dis.
missed, be reinstated The faculty
Is obdurate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
SERIOUS RIOT
Between Italians and Natives In West
viruinia

Cassville, w. Va, March 31.-Ten
miles from here at Bull tunnel on the
N. & w. railroad extension, a regular
riot occurred today between natives
and a number of Italians. the latter be-
ing engaged in stone quarries. Three
citizens were shot and seriously in
jured. The Italians were not wound
ed. They have retreated through the
mountains and several officers have
gone in pursuit of them. In view of
the trouble of today, the natives of
that section will run all Italian work
men out of that community. More
trouble is anticipated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
CAR JUMPED TRACK

Toppled Huge Smoke Stack--Many
In PeriI--None Hurt.
Springfield, o., March 3l.-A Detroit
Southern car jumped the track today
at the plant of the Thomas Stationery
Co., dashed into the huge smoke stack,
100 feet high and tore a big hole in its
base, causing it to topple over. 1t
crashed into the boiler room, complete
ly demolishing it.
In the adjoining room were 80 men
and women working. Their escape
from instant death was only due to
the manner in which the stack fell. No
one was injured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
The Dismal swamp Burnino.

Norfolk, Va, March 31.-The great
dismal swamp which lies partly In
Virginia and partly in North Carolina
is afre tonight and the illumination
can be seen for miles. 1t will most
likely burn for several days. Bear and
other wild animals are fleeing from the
swamp for safety. No great damage
will likely result from the fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Grass Fires at RobertsviIIe.

Robertsville, O., March 31.-A fire
was started this morning by a burn
ing brush pile on Peter Schatsman's
farm. The fire spread to the high
grass, but with the help Of neighbors
1t was extiDguished in time to save
three barns adjoining the field.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Heart Nearly Cut Out,

Cincinnati, o., March 31.-Mike Nc
Donald, aged 81, was so savagely
slashed in fight tonight that the
surgeons at the hospital could see his
heart but he walked ten squares to
that institution after receiving the
cuts. He will die.
William Lawton, aged A, of Peru,
Ind, is under arrest charged with do
ing the cutting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
RaiIroaded to Prison.

Milwaukee, Mis-, March 31.-With.
In "a hours after his arrest on Thurs.
day night for criminal assault upon
10 year old Kinnie Schwartz, Daniel
Lynch, l8 years old, was sentenced
to Waurun for ten years upon his
plea of guilty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
VIII Try to Mine Coal.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 31.-De.
spite the fact that the miners union
has ordered general suspension of
work at all the anthracite collieries
tomorrow the operators will make a
determined effort to mine coal and the
outcome, as 1t will be test of
strength between the union and the
operators, is awaited with great in.
terest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
vLADIvOSTOK
viii Be Beseiged by Japanese as
/, y, s Soon as Weather Permits.

. London, April 1.-The st. Peters
n. burg correspondent Of the London
Daily Post, wiring early this morning
states that private reports from the
provinces indicate that there is wide
spread resistance to the mobilization
orders and that it will be impossible to
have enough troops to rally around the
colors To- warrant sending the full
strength of the various organizations
to the front.
1t is considered here as certain that
so soon as the weather conditions shall
warrant it, the Japanese will begin the
siege of Yladivostok.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Arrested For JumpIno Board Bill,

Michael Barliu, an Italian boarding
housekeeper on Madison street, filed
an affidavit in the mayors court yes
terday for the arrest Of Costondiu
Boilitus. The affiant claims that his
man jumped board bill on him. Of
ficer Bour arrested the accused Ital-
ian yesterday morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
'AnaeI Dancer" Commits Suicide.

New York, March 3l.-John Nc
Clintock, member Of the "Angel
Dancers" religious sect with head
quarters near Woodcliffe, N. j., which
is called the Lords Farm" despond-
ent because his fellow members had
shut him out Of the farm, committed
suicide today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Passenger Train Ran Down and XIII.
ed Two.

Lexington, KY, March 31-The Gin.
cinnari Southern limited passenger
train today ran over and killed Alice
Obanijan, three-year-old child. Three
miles further on and as the train was
nearing Lexington, Henry Elliston
% years old. was run down and in.
stantly killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
.Attaohrnent on peary,s shIp.

Portland, Maine, March 31.-Gar-
diner G. Deering, of Bath, tonight
placed an attachment on Commander
Peary's Arctic ship Roosevelt" as Sc
curity for a lien claim of $1,000
against the builder, Frederick A..
Houghton, Of Bucksport. A keeper
was placed on board.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Assaulted by Negro.

Mariana. Fla, March S1.--Miss
Florence Pope, aged 20. was assault
ed by aAnegro farmland today after
she and her mother had desperate
encounter with him at their home.
The negro was captured and a spec.
isl term OF court will be held to try
him
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Landowne's serious View.

London, March Silt is intimated
by the foreign Office that Lord Lans-
downe takes highly serious view
of England's moral obligation to
France touching that country's posi-
tion in Morocco. under the Anglo
French agreement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Face Eeaten by Rats.

New Orleans, La, March S1.--Fred.
erick Vann, said to be travelling
man from New York was found dead
In a room at the Victoria Hotel this
morning with his face almost eaten
Off by rats.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Young Girl Commits Suicide.

Guthrie, Okla, March 31.-Miss
Lee Hogue, seventeen years old,
daughter of City Marshal Hogue, of
Francis, l. T., committed suicide to.
day by shooting herself through the
heart with revolver The tragedy
is said to be the result of love
affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Commission Firm Suspends.

Chicago, March 31.-L. Everingham
& Co., one of the Oldest commission
firms on the board of trade, ordered
their trades closed out today. The
announcement of the firms suspen-
sion caused some excitement among
traders but markets were not percept.
IDLY affected, as the firm was not
carrying any large lines on its books.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Implicated in the Storey Fraud.

y Philadelphia, Pa, March 31.--Stan-
ley Francis, accused of being one Of
the promoters and directors of the "gi-
4 .gaptic Storey fraud" had hearing
I late this afternoon before United
States Commissioner Craig. The court
room was crowded with victims of the
.dsflnct swindle concern.
After, examination Of several wit
nesses Francis was held in $4,000 bail
and In default of 1t sent back to
prison,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Russell SAGE WIN stop Work.

New York. March 31.-Russell Sage
has at last decided to quit the bat
tie Of business life Upohtthe verge
of the grave he will now take holi-
day and the street" will know him
no more, save as a memory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04
Horses Killed in Train Wreck.

Hillenmeyer, Ky, March 31.--The
spread of rails on the track of the
Cincinnati Southern, wreckeda freight
train. Two cars Of valuable horses
and eleven care of merchandise were
destroyed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04

ed to Coshocton county.
Preparations are being made in all
the churches to hold special services
at Easter. Communion services will
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-04-04

be held in st. Pauls church on Easter
in the afternoon. ~-4. ~.
The ten days service closed in the
M. q. church Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
M. P. CONFERENCE.

The seventy seven session of the
Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church came TO q
close at Salisbury, Nd, last night short
ly after the reading of the list of appoint
ments by President f. 7. Little, ID. d.
f. +. Benson announced the death at
Bellevue, Pa, of Rev. J. J. Murray,
d. D., of Pittsburg, Pa1 who was re-
ceived into this conference in 1912, and
who was next to the oldest member OF
this body of ministers.
He was born May 8, 1924, at Hagers-
town, Md.
The name of Sussex Circuit was chang
ed to Laurel Circuit.
+. T. Benson reported that there were
1873 young peoples societies Of Christian
Endeayor, with membership OF 7,645.
This is considered one of the best reports
in years.
The committee on finance recommended
the further assessment of SO, 900 for presi-
dents salary. 80, 500 for the general home
missions, $500 for ministerial education,
and $475 for incidentals.
The appointments we're then announce
ed, Rev. J. II. 5. Ewell being returned 10
this city. Rev. Carroll Maddox is sent
10 Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
Shot Wife and Himself.

Because his wife would not get a
meal quickly enough to suit him John
Elrand, whose wife keeps store at 46
Carmine street, New York, shot her in
the temple last night and then shot him
self three times. Mrs. Elrand was
standing in the front of their shop when
her husband shot her. He then ran
into the back yard and fired three bull
lets into his breast. Johnnie Elrand, six
years old, ran upstairs, screaming ::
"Papa shot mammal Papa shot man.
map Neighbors ran down and notified
the police. Husband and wife were
taken to st. yincents Hospital. Mrs.
Elrand will probably recover, but the
husband will die. The woman was a
hard worker and supported the family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
News Of the Day.

United States Senator Beverage and
William Jennings Bryan will be among
the speakers at the International Chris
tian Endeavor Convention to be held in
Baltimore 10 July.
Commissioner Jullundur, who has been
investigating the Indian earthquakes,
estimates that 10000 people were killed
in the Kangra district and 5000 in the
Palampnr district.
Carter Harrison just before his retire
nenl as Mayor of Chicago wor led a
coup on his successor, Judge Dunn, by
appointing the chief engineer for the
new street railway lines to be built by
the city.
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, accord
ing to the st. Petersburg authorities, is
with the battleship section of his fleet,
which is now proceeding to effect a
iuncture with the armada that passed
Singapore last Saturday.
General Kawamura's army, supported
by General Nogi's forces, is reported to
be marching TO the northeast to cut the
Russian communication with Vladivos'
tok and 80, 900 japanese have landed al
Dalney 10 take part in the operations
against the last fort of the Russians IN
The far East.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
Bomb i'm BARRIERS Shop.

New York, April l2.-Some days ago
Pietro Caccoss barber, who has shop
at 438 Mary avenue, Brooklyn, and who
lives with his family over his place of
business, received four "Black Hand"
letters demanding 800 on the pain OF
death if he refused. Pietro told the
police and refused to worry. Early this
morning Pietro was rudeiy awakened by
a dynamite bomb which was exploded
under the front stoOp of his house. Part
of the front of the foundation wall was
demolished. Windows in the houses
across the street. were smashed. No one
was injured. The police have the letters
which furnish NO clue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 70. 1905

Gov. MONTAGUE reminds many oil
The moth that persisted in playing
around the candle even after its wings
had been singed The Governor made
a biz mistake in his opening speech, but
despite many warnings he persists in
continuing his mistake. ln his
speech at Buckingham yesterday in
according to the lack of experience in
Senator Martin when he took his seat IN
1925. the Governor called attention to
the fact that Governor Mckinney prac'
ticed at the Buckingham bar with him,
aud, although Governor Mckinney knew
him we'll and was undoubtedly a COM
petent judge, he declined to ap-
point him in spite Of the recommendation
of a majority ofthe legislature, but nam
ed General Hunton TO fill the vacancy
greatly TO the satisfaction OF the State.
He then said that if it had depended on
experience based on any public service
whatsoever, the junior Senator could
never have been appointed, as he had
never held any Office by election or other.
wise in the gift of the people. The gov
ernor should remember that his desire to
succeed Senator Martin is not the only
issue in the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
TOday's Telegraphic News
Naval Fight in Progress ?


Amsterdam, April 12.-The Handles
blad has telegram from Batavia, Java,
which says that fight is in progress be-
tween japanese and Russian vessels at or
near the Anambas islands. Five Dutch
vessels are reported to be watching the
battle. Details regarding the reported
action are lacking. There is no con-
firmation ofthe reported fight. The battle
may be an attack by destroyers on
stragglers.
The Anambas islands, where it is re-
ported the battle between the two fleets
is in progress, are located in the south
ern part of the China sea, about zoo
miles northeast of Singapore. A portion,
at least, of the Russian feet was re-
ported yesterday as being at anchor in
the vicinity of Pute Nanki, one of the
Anambas group. Yesterday reports also
told Of several japanese vessels being IN
that part of China sea. Whether these
vessels were merely scouts or a part OF
the whole fleet, is not known.
II Togo's entire fleet has attacked the
Russians, probably the greatest naval
battle of modern times will be fought
at this time. In London, there is belief
among many naval experts, however,
that the attack may be one by destroyers
on stragglers from the Russian fleet. II
the attack is general, it is believed the
battle will be decisive.
London, April, l2.-There has been
no confirmation Of the reported naval
engagement of the Anamabas islands.
The message came from Batavia, Java,
and there is no cable connection with
the islands, near which the fighting is
supposed to have taken place. it is hard
to understand how Batavia should have
received news ahead of Singapore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
Attempt TO Rob a Bank.

Bernardsville, N. j., April l2.-An
unsuccessful attempt was made early
this morning, to rob the Bernardsvile
National Bank. The burglars forced an
entrance through the front door of the
building by the use OF pick axes and
chisels, which they had obtained at a
blacksmith shop near by. The paddock
on the door and the door lock were
broken and the door was much battered.
The marauders then drilled hole in
the large safe, dior, inserted nitro
glycerine, and blew open the out OF
door. Another charge was put in the
inner doors, but aside from blowing the
combination of, was ineffective. 1t was
said this morning by the banks
officials that it would be impossible for
burglars to get into the safe, without
first blowing it practically TO pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-04-12
The Installation of DIR. Alderman.

The ceremonies attending the installa-
ton of DR.. f. A. Alderman as the first
president of the University OF Virginia,
which will take place at Charlottesville
tomorrow afternoon, will be the most
important function that has ever taken
place at the university. A number OF
prominent men from all over the country
who a;e alumni of the institution will be
present at the occasion. The cere-
nonies will start at o'clock in the afternoon
and will include an introduction Of DR.. Al
dermen as president by Rector Hon. Charles
p. Jones, Of the board of visitors; response by
President Alderman; congratulatory addresses
Martin, for the alumni: Governor Montague,
for the State, and others, and the-inaugunl
address by President Alderman.