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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Minerals New City Hall.

Minerva, Aug. 22.-The new city
building in this city is nearing compile.
ton and when finished will be about
the finest city building in the Sandy
Valley.
1t will contain the mayors office.
council chamber, fire department, Jail.
and an assembly hall, 36x53 feet, The
building will he equipped with electric
fire alarms which can be sounded
from different points in town. The
building will cost $1,000. Contractor
S. ]. Perdue has charge of the build
ing and promises its completion by
September /.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
WOMAN KILLED
BY H|GHWAYMAN
HELD UP ON ONE OF THE
STREETS OF CHICAGO.
She Struck the Man In the Face, When
He Fired, Killing Her
Instantly.

Chicago, Aug 22.--Mrs. f. e. Mize, a
widow, AZ years old, boarding at the
Hotel Del Prado, was shot and in
stantly killed by highwayman short
ly after o clock tonight.
Mrs. MiZe and her friend, Mrs. j. A.
Wilson, also living at the Del Prado,
had been out shopping and we're re-
turning to the hotel, when, in front OF
574S Washington avenue, they we're ac-
costed by a man who, presenting re-
volver, demanded hands up" Mrs.
Mize, who was nearest to the man,
aimed blow at him which struck him
.squarely in the face. He Immediately
led, the bullet tearing through the
woman's right hand. Mrs. Mize
screamed with pain and the man fired
again, the second bullet striking her in
the left breast and passing through her
heart, killing her instantly. Alderman
Bennett, who lives at 5S07 Washington
avenue, heard the shots, and, running
out of his home, gave chase after the
highwayman, but as the man had a
block lead, the alderman had to give
up the chase and returned empty hand
ed.
Mrs. Mize was carried into Alderman
Benefits house and medical aid was
summoned, but the physician said
death had been instantaneous.
Mrs. Mize's home was in New York
city, but she has been visiting friends
and relatives in Chicago for the past
month or six weeks, and lately has
been stayinp at the Del Prado
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
WOMAN'S POOL ROOM
RaIded by Chicago PoIice-Woman In
Charge.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-The police late
today raided what is described as o
woman's pool room at S71 West Harri-
son street. Mrs Florentine Mcpherson
was said by the police to have been op-
Grating handbook on the races when
the raid occurred.
When the detectives entered and an
nounced that they were under arrest
some of the women cried. The detec-
tives only arrested the keepers. The
place is said to have been a clearing
house for hand-bookmakers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
GRASSHOPPERS
Doing Great Injury to Glover Crop
Near SaIineville.
Special to Morning News.

Special to Morning News.
Sa!ineville, Aug. 22.-Farmers in the
vicinity of Salineville report tnat gras7-
hoppers are doing much injury to the
clover crop in the rural districts. lndi-
cations were excellent for a large crop
of clover which will he cut a little
later for seed, unless the grasshcpper
eats up the stalks of clover before it
ripens. Glover seed always brings a
good price, and the farmers generally
attempt to raise enough each year to
do their own seeding, and manage to
sell enough to pay for their labor. The
seed never sells for less than S. per
bushel and the attack of the "hoppers'
is resented by them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Vice presldent at osdensburs.

Ogdensburg, N Y, Aug. 22.-Vice
President and Mrs. Fairbanks, acom'
ranied by Congressman and Mrs. ID
]. Foster of Burlington, VT, arrived
here tonight in a special train over
the Rutland railroad. The party was
escorted to the residence of State Sen
ator George Malby. Thousands of
people were at the station and gave
the vice president an enthusiastic
greeting Tomorrow he will deliver
the address at the unveiling of q
soldiers and sailors monument.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Three Tralnmen Killed.

Rossville, Kas, Aug. 22.-Three
trainmen were killed in headend
collision on the Union Pacific west of
here about midnight tonight. The
names of the dead are not known at
this hour. r.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Wood viii Return in October.

Washington, Aug. %. - General
Leonard Wood will not return to the
Philippines until October He believes
climatic conditions will become more
favorable then than if he started at
once. lie will be given command of
all the troops in the archipelago, as
srccessor to General Corbin. His
wounds have improved. so that his
usual health is virtually restored.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Body Found in River.

Chicago, Aug. 2;.-The body of a
man believed to be ]. II. Hartnett of
Hornellsville, N. Y, was found by
the police this afternoon in the river
at Congress street. Letters in his
clothes established the identity.
The police incline to the belief that
it is a case of suicide or accident, as
there were no marks on the body to
indicate foul play.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
jealousy Caused Murder.

Guthrie, o. r., Aug. 22.-George
Simpson, of Titusville, Pa, who last
night shot and instantly killed Abner
Kelly, of Cleveland, o. T., when the
latter walked with his wife, today sur
rendered himself to the authorities,
His defense is that he was crazed with
jealousy when he saw his wife and
Kelly together.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
.lF WITTE WITHDRAWS

Chicago, Aug. 22.-The correspond
ent of the Daily News In MOSCOW says:
II M. Witte withdraws from the
Portsmouth conference rather than ad'
NIT the principle of indemnity and
agree to the cesslon of Sakhalien island,
that act will show that his instructions
have been modified since he left st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
ANOTHER SCANDAL
Has Developed in the British War
Office.

London, Aug. 23.-Another scandal
has developed in the war Office as it
is learned that the government has in
vested a small sized fortune in a new
gun which has proven useless owing
to the defectivCness for active SER
vice of the shell carrying appliances.
A large number of these new guns
had been issued to the home and for.
eign service They are being return
ed to Woolwich arsenal as useless. An
investigation has been started to place
the blame upon the proper officers for
the acceptance of the guns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Another Russian warship lnterned.

Washington, d. c., Aug. PA let
ter from Consul Reardon at Batavia.
Java, to Acting Secretary of State
Adee, announces the fact that the Rus
sian warship Teretz arrived at Batavia
on June 2S, and being unable to pro-
ceed, was interned there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Incendlaries suspected.

Delaware, o., Aug, 22-The pres
ence of gang of incendiaries at the
State Girls Industrial home here is
suspected by officers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Live Wire Didn't Kill Him.

" Painesville, o., Aug. 22.-George Sc
crest, aged 15 years, took hold of a
live wire today and was released unin-
jured The wire was charged with
1000 volts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Rurnlars at Eerea.

Berea, o., Aug. 22.-Burglars who
were frightened out of the house OF
Sanford Gray last night mutilated
horse in the stable with a butcher
knife.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Loomis After Another Job.

Springfield, O., Aug 22.-Assistant
Secretary of State Loomis left for
Washington and it is expected ar
nouncement will be made soon that he
has been appointed to post in the
east.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
A Trolley Campaign.

Columbus, o., Aug. ga campaign
by trolley is being planned by Gover.
ror Herrick who thinks he can reach
more people in that way than by any
other means of transportation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
Was carfieId's schooImate.

Fremont, o., Aug .22.-Dr. A. F.
Prics, a prominent manufacturer, died
at Minneapolis today. He attended
school with the late President Gar
field
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-08-25
A TELEGRAPH LINE
FROM PORTSMOUTH
! TO SYCAMORE HILL
Chief Clerk Michael, Of the State
Department, Has Somewhat
Mysterious Mission.
PRESIDENTS ACTIONS MAY
HAVE GREAT SIGNIFICANCE

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. Pit was
learned at midnight tonight that Japan
has already made a concession to Rus
sia which has been declined and that
at tomorrow's session she will make a
further modification of her original
peace conditions. Japan has offered
to sell to Russia half Of the island Of
SakhaIien. Russia has refused the
proffer. Her proposition will be to
sell to Russia the entire island OF
Sakhalien, stipulating that II this deal
Is made she will valve her claim for
reimburssment Of war expenditures
surrender of interned warships and
limitation Of Russian naval strength In
the Pacific. 1t Is understood that Is
the modification that has been secured
through the interoession of President
Roosevelt.
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 22.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is tonight in direct
communication with the Russian en-
voys. A telegraph line has been es-
tablished straight from the room Of
M. Witte to Sycamore Hill. Mes
sages are now being transmitted over
this wire. Their character is un-
known.
1t is presumed that among other of
the communications is the answer of
the czar to the suggestions made by
President Roosevelt to Baron Rosen
at their recent conference at Oyster
Bay. The disclosure of this fact has
led to the discovery of the significance
of the mission of Chief Clerk Michael,
of the state department to this place.
He brought with him the cipher code
of the department, and Immediately
after dinner began the enciphering
of the communications to the presi-
dent. Assistant Secretary of State
Peirce. had, until Mr.. MichaePs ar
rival, only the code of the navy de-
partment, with which the president
is not provided.
The developments of the last few
days have been such as to make de.
Rirahle almost instant communication
between the president and the Russian
ENJOYS.
The fact that the president is in
such close touch with the situation
here, 1t is believed, cannot but be ben.
eficial to the progress of the negotia.
tions. Prospects late tonight point to
the continuation OF the peace confer.
ences into next week. 1t is believed
that the activity displayed by the pres.
ldent, will bring about better under.
standing between the two belligerent
governments
There Is plan in contemplation
to give still more time for the frui
tion of the presidents efforts, and
further opportunity for the considera
tion of his propositions by the Rus
sian government A short trip to the
White Mountains is under discussion
the idea being to have the envoys
start Friday and return on Monday
This arrangement, If carried out, will
give the envoys much needed rest
from their confining labors of the last
two weeks
The feeling tonight is one of in
creased hope as it has been felt that
Ii the ENJOYS resumed consideration OF
the disputed questions at this time
without having yet harmonized Their
views break was probable.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
JACKSON STREET
PETITIONERS APPEAR
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS GIVES
HEARING
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Repre-
sentatives Urge Respective Claims
in Spur Track Controversy-Judge
Mckinley Suggests Compromise

The Southern Pacific and Santa Fe
brought their controversy over a spur
track on Jackson street before the
board of public works yesterday after
neon.
About three weeks ago the Southern
Pacific petitioned the city council to
allow 1t to construct spur track on
Jackson street and week later the
Santa Fe representatives appeared be-
fore the council with a similar petit
ton. Both petitions were referred to
the board of public works for action.
When the question came up yester-
day afternoon the committee room was
filled with property owners on Jack
son street, nearly all of whom favored
the petition of the Santa Fe. A petit
tion was presented, bearing the sigma
lures of owners of 1890 feet of frontage,
asking that the Santa Fe be granted
the privilege and the Southern Pacific
denied. The Southern Pacific present
ed a similar petition but only $50 feet
of frontage was represented.
One feature that showed how strong
" the property owners on this street
favored the Santa Fe was the fact that
these property owners had agreed to
have Jackson street opened and
widened and pay the expenses out of
their own pockets on condition that the
Santa Fe build it's spur track on the
street, while the Southern Pacific had
offered to do this work and pay for it
out of the railroads treasury, if the
property owners would support it's
petition.
Judge Mckinley appeared for the
Southern Pacific and Attorney Harris
and M. T. Collins for the Santa Fe.
Mr.. Collins, who owns considerable
property In the neighborhood, said:
while it is true that the Southern
Pacific filed it's petition first, the peo-
pie on jackson street have been try
ing for two years to induce the Santa
Fe to build a spur track on the street
and it had just decided to do so when
the Southern Pacific rushed in with its
petition. We are not prejudtced
against the Southern Pacific, but 1t
has been satisfactorily demonstrated
that where the Santa Fe goes property
rises in value, while the reverse Is the
case with the Southern Pacific.
1.-The Santa Fe secured a FRANCHISE
to operate a track on Commercial
street a year ago and property in
creased from one-third to one-half In
value The same railroad secured a
franchise for track on Banning street
and although it has not yet been con-
structed, property has greatly increased
In value on the strength of It,"
Judge Mckinley thought the question
could be compromised by allowing both
roads a franchise and suggested this
method to the board. The board took
1t under advisement and will report to
the council Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
A MAN TO BE PITIED

What a blessing the average enjoys in the
thought that he may go bed night and sleep until
the peeps into his window in the morning, with
thought of being kidnapped for money consider
alton.
Then think of poor old John D. Rockefeller and the
escape he had from being captured by Pat
Grove and held for 81 100000 ransom.
Men of great wealth have enough trials and trbua-
lions without the harassing thought that Groves
on their with kidnapping schemes. Those who envy
them have conception of the worry that the of
riches involves. Mr. Rockefeller has said often that he
would like visit Europe, Egypt Palestine, but he
cannot spare the time. hopeless invalid resortng to
all of betterment except the only likely
afford real benefit he is chained his mountain of
wealth securely that he is unable to seek health by
escaping from business care.
What does Mr. Rockefeller get in return for enslave-
his halfbillion dollar fortune? Less than the
poorest man among the thousands of the Standard Oil
companys employees. He gets his board and clothes,
but what else? His i'll health robs him of the first
qurement of enjoyment. He cannot enjoy what he
because of an enfeebed stomach and hence his diet
is confined to a small allowance of the plainest food.
His board and clothes probably less than those of
the average clerk in his Offices
And again, John d. Rockefeller knows that his days
numbered and that Christian believer he
will be called to give of his earthly
ship. As he looks at his wealth he have misgiv-
ngs himself concerning faint" of a large part of
it. Thousands of business who dared to stand be-
him competitors are buried beneath that noun
tain, which is monument reared upon the foundation
of the of Rockefellers fellow
In state prison serving long term, wearing the
stripes doing the lockstep living convict fare Pat
Grove probably will be far happier than Mr.
Rockefeller with the wealth that makes him the richest
in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
SAYS CONTRACTOR
CHANGED BIDS
M'CRAY ENTERS A GENERAL
DENIAL
City Clerk LeIande Charges Man With
Making Alterations In Figures
After other Offers
Were Read

Contractor S. McCray appeared before
| the board of public works yesterday
afternoon and entered general denial
| and pleaded ignorance to the charges
of changing his bid, preferred against
him by City Clerk Lelande. Mr.. Nc
Cray stated that he did not change any
figures in his bids or make any addi-
tons after the bids on the street work
had been read to the city council. He
admitted, however, that the figures in
his bid might have been altered, all
though without his knowledge or con-
sent.
Attorney Albert Sherer appeared in
defense Of Mr. McCray and Assistant
City Attorneys Goudge and Robertson
conducted the investigation for the city.
Mr., Robertson launched question after
question at the contractor, which APP
parently had the effect of confusing
him.
City Clerk Lelande's charges were to
the effect that Mr. McCray and two
other contractors had submitted bids
for some street work on Second street,
between Davns e. Jullien's subdivision
and Fresno street, and that Mr.. NC
Cray had omitted the price of culverts
in his bid. The city clerk further claims
after the bids had been read to the
COunCu ana TeluIlleu W lllS SltJ ~ IA
to be presented to the board of public
works for action Mr.. -cCray had called
at the city clerks office and after read
ing the bids of other contractors he or
some interested person had inserted
the price $1,000 for culverts.
The $1,000 item was in an entirely Diff
ferent handwriting from the hgures
on the rest of the bid and in diff
ferent colored ink. The records of the
city clerks office show that this item
was not on the bid when it was first
opened.
AT the investigation yesterday after
noon Mr.. McCray denied that he had
written in the item or in fact had writ
ten any of the figures on the bid. At
torney Sherer stated for his client that
Mr.. McCray had tried to secure the
contract for his nephew, Mr.. Thomas,
and had merely signed blank contract
and allowed Mr.. Thomas to fill out the
blanks to suit himself. He admitted
that he had called at the city clerk
office and looked over the other bids.
AT the meeting of the board of public
works a week ago he attempted to
withdraw his bid, but this privilege was
refused by the board. At yesterdays
investigation he stated that he was
willing that his bid be declared void
and the contract awarded to the next
lowest bidder.
The board took the question under
advisement and will report its finding
at Mondays session of the council.
Meanwhile City Clerk Lelande is con-
tinuing his investigation and Will try
to place the blame where it should rest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
THESE LIVE AGENTS SELL
THE HERALD
IN THE CITY.
IN THE CITY,

HOTEL VAN NUYS BROADWAY news
stand, 416 South broadway.
HOTEL NATICk news stand, 11O West
First.
HOTEL HOLLENBECK news stand,
Second and Spring.
II. f. GARDNER, 3O5 South Spring.
HOTEL ANGELUS news stand, corner
HOTEL WESTMINSTER news stand,
corner Fourth and MINI.
HOTEL R0SsLYN: 4s7 South south Main.
RAMONA BOOK COMPANY, POT West
H. W. COLLINS, Gss south Main.
j, RAWAK, Hotel Lnnkershim news
stand, corner Seventh and Broadway.
NEW ERA BOOK COMPANY, 651 South
HOLMES BoOK COMPANY. AL South
HOTEL NADEAU news stand, corner
First and Spring.
OLIVER & HAINEs, 1OS South Spring.
HOTEL VAN NUYS news stand, Fourth
r.. e. MOORE, 1922 Pasadena avenue.
FREEMAN LISCOMBE COMPANY, Six
teenth and Main.
MIR. GANSERT, corner Seventh and
MIR. HARMON, 1914 North Daily.
MRS, KORBELL, 1868 East First.
RANKS a GREEN, 1900 South Main.
HOLMES BOOK COMPANY, 2o7 South
M. A. REM, 61s East Fifth.
N. LOENNECKER, 251 East Fifth.
G.. WETHERILL, PAS South Main.
II. AMOS, 514 West Seventh.
a. JOPE, go West Seventh.
q, SAKELARES, 515 North Main.
JACOB MORTENSEN, 312 North Main.
HENRY PORATH, 023 Central avenue.
A, S. RALPH, III Commercial.
w. l.. SHOCKLEY, 1871 North Main.
MAX ROTH CIGAR CO., 100 South Main
j, II, ALLEN, 1916 East First.
LADD & STORY. 2133 East First.
G, TATE, $500 East Fourth.
SU PHELPS, 1928 East Seventh.
A, METZGER, $40 East Ninth.
MIR. CUTBUSH. corner East First and
It. DEHMLOW, 2592 West Pico.
NORFOLK STOVE CO., 2603 West Pico.
A, ELMSTEAD, 2O2O South Main.
II. STRICKLIN, 2O63 Santa Fe avenue.
II, @, ABLE, 524 East Fifth.
A. M. DUFF, Twenty-first street and
Maple avenue.
j. X. DUKE, 2O29 Central avenue.
DAVIS & SATCHELL, 1O6 North Boyle
IT. j, HOUSE, 2OO1 East Main.
J. VALDEZ, 1926 East Main
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP LIMITATION

In a speech accepting denomination, Mayor Nc
Cellan Of New York made noteworthy statement Of
his views concerning municipal ownership Of utilities
He said:
II believe that community Is best governed which is
least governed and that where individual effort and
private enterprise can accomplish the result
government the government has right to interfere"
But the other hand where public utilities conducted
by private enterprise fail in giving the people an ade
quate service then believe is the duty OF government
to take control"
The opinion thus expressed by Mayor Mcclellan
comedies with the view heretofore taken by The Herald
on the general subject of municipal ownership
Just in proportion government absorbs business
lines it strengthens monopoly and weakens individual
effort. line of business absorbed by government is
none the monopoly because Of its official connec
ton.
For instance the Los Angeles Water company had
monopoly the citys water supply prior to municipal
requirement of the property Competition in water sup
ply is still barred the city instead of the company
holding the monopoly
The difference between corporate and public monop-
oily however is obvious. In a comparatively
few individuals gamers while in the other whole
community is benefited In this difference is seen the
wisdom of the democratic idea outlined by Mayor
Mcclellan.
Making the application to conditions in Los
Angeles for instance, the great benefit derived
public ownership of the water system. But be-
of the of such ownership in that line
it does not follow by any that it would be wise
for the people of Los Angeles to go the full length in
the direction of municipal control of utilities.
specific local example in point is seen in the cftys
lighting service There three strong corporations in
the electric lighting field but there is only pract
caly, in the gas lighting service There is no monopoly
in the former but most monopoly in the lat
ter Very little public complaint is heard concerning
the electric service that of the gas company evokes
considerable
Municipal ownership is advisable just to the extent
that is needu to protect the public from abuses that
seem be inseparabe from most corporate monopoes.
Mr.. Rockefeller has told the officers of the Cleveland
Humane society that he will erect "a magnificent home
for foundngs" adjunct of the society. Probably
a thank offering for the escape from kidnapping.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-07
THERE ARE OTHERS
Chica go News.

chicago News.
She smiles on me.
A happy man / ought to be,
For Araminta smiles on me,
That's true, but then
I know she smiles on other men.
I'm only one of nine or ten.
There's Simpson, Johnson, Jenkins
Green,
And Porter, wilkins, Tubbs and Dean
She doesn't frown
On Smith or Brown,
And that's what mitigates my glee
When Araminta smiles on me.
She gave to me
A lock of hair, which you'll agree
Appears as If she favored me.
But then who knows?
She gave to Robinson a rose
And there are others, | suppose
glove 1 know young simpson owns
Her photograph she gave to Jones.
To Brown she wrote
perfumed note.
So I don't prize that lock, you see,
That Araminta gave to me.