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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
REFORMED CHURCH
Reunion of the Churches of Three
States.

Hagerstown, Nd, July 20.-Local
members of the Reformed church to
the number of over ten thousand to-
day attended the sixteenth annual re-
union of the churches in Southern
Pennsylvania, Maryland and the two
Virginias at Penmar Park. Rev. ]. A..
Hoffheins, of Martinsburg, w. Va,
presided. Addresses were delivere I
on THE Terrors of the Reformed
Church." by Rev. T. l.. Bickwell, pas
tor of st. Johns Reformed church,
Philadelphia, and Oriental Lesson
Lights" by Rev. "a. ". Casselman, OF
Pittsburg. field secretary of the board
of foreign missions. Greetings were
brought from China by Rev. DR.. w. E.
Hoy, of Yochow, and from Japan by
Rev. DIR. d. B. Schneider, president
of Northern Japan College, Sendai.
Both Or. Hoy and Dr. Schneider are
veteran missionaries.
1t was decided to hold the next re-
union at Penmar on the third Thurs.
day in June, 1906 These officers
were elected:
President, Rev. J. A. Hoffheins, D..
D., Martinsburg, w. Va; secretary,
Rev. J. B. Shontz, Chambersburg, Pa;
treasurer, s. s. BrenneE, Mechanics
burg, Pa.
Board of directors: George A. Hol
linger, Harrisburg Pa; Niles M. Fis-
sci, Carlisle, Rev. F. c. Yost, York,
Pa, Rev. j. B. Stonesefer, Westmin-
lister, Md, David M. Hurler, Hager-
town, e Cornman, Washington, Rev.
Robert ]. Pilgram, Baltimore, w. c.
Bireley, Frederick, Md, Howard e
Baer, Hanover, Pa, and II. T. Weav-
er, Gettysburg, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
THREW WIFE OVER WALL

La Junta, Col, July 20.-"If the
rings was gone off my wife's fingers,
then some one stole them from her
They killed her and took her jewel.
ry. That's what they did. She was
alive when l left her. l just threw
her over the wall to sober up, where
people passing by would not see her"
This is part OF the new story John
Schidlofski told today while awaiting
thesarrivai of Captain Whitney of the
Massachusetts, police who is expected
to come for the man accused of mur-
dering his wife at South Braintree q
week ago yesterday.
The prisoner has no attorney, but
he is figuring that he is not amenable
to the laws of this country.
IT don't want to be tried here in
America, and l can't be-" he asserted
today, II want to go back to Russia,
for was drunk at the time I struck
her. The court might be merciful
there. The law does not take life.
! never took out naturalization papers
here either"
The accused man then told a diff.
ferent story of the quarrel with his
wife. In substance he said, leaving
out all reference to any dispute about
her age and the amount of money she
claimed to have:
my wife and l used to talk about
the Russo-Japanese war. She was a
Russian, but she stuck to it that the
Japanese were about right. At first
we often argued the question in a
friendly way. We never got mad
about 1t until that night. T. Then she
was drunk and was drunk and we
fought, and l had to strike her to save
myself
"Yes, here are the marks of one
hand, and on this arm are the prints
of three fingers and thumb. She
grabbed me SO tight that they show
yet. She had me in a STOPPING posi-.
tion and was squirming around try.
ing to get a good stab at her with
my knife"
AS he spoke Schidlofski rolled up
the sleeves OF his shirt and exhibited
the marks of hand ON both arms.
''She was fond of drink and had n
bottle with her all of the time.
tried to get her to stop and told her
that barber on $40 a week could not
afford so much whiskey."
Asked about a wife In st, Louis, he
declared yehemently: Il had no 9TH
er wife. Never; that would be
wrong"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
WEALTHY WOMEN
ARE THE VICTIMS
OF WHOLESALE SWINDLING
SCHEME AT CHICAGO.
Prominent Lawyer and Investment
Broker Beat Them Out of
. Over 100000.

Chicago, July 20.-Charges of swim
ding on wholesale scale, in which a
number of wealthy women are said to
have been the victims, were made be-
fore the grand jury this afternoon
when the case Of George W. Lyman, a
prominent lawyer and investment bro
ker was presented for consideration.
Sums of money aggregating over
100000 are said to be involved in the
case, which is declared by Lyman's
lawyer to be an attempt to collect
debts by criminal action.
Three of the alleged victims of Ly-
mans schemes Of investment are sis
ters-Mrs. Marguerite Norris and Mrs
Ida Lindley OF this city and Mrs C..
Anna Smith of New York They claim
TO have entrusted to Lyman an aggre-
gate of $4,000. Miss Amelia Thomp-
son of this city confided to his care
$4,000. 1t is asserted by Mr.. Lyman
that large part Of the money was
used in organizing a mortgage loan
and investment company with the con-
sent of his clients, and that the ven
ture has not been profitable one. He
and his attorney assert that he will be
able to prove his innocence of wrong
doing. On the other hand, Attorney
Ingram, for the complainants, charges
that most of the money the women
have invested was expended In the
purchase of automobiles, expensive
trips to the Bermudas and other
amusements. '
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
ASSEMBLY MAY
ELECT A SENATOR
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CHANGES THE TERMS.
And Seems Likely to Create Some
Confusion This Fall-What May
Be the Outcome.

Columbus, July 20.-The state con-
vention of the two leading political
parties having approved the biennial
election constitutional amendment, its
adoption Dy the people Of the state at
the November election is practically
assured. II it carries the amendment
will add a year to the terms Of the
Governor, lieutenant governor, state
treasurer, supreme judge, and mem
Der of board of public works, who
will be elected this year, and year to
the terms of Auditor of State Gull
bert, Supreme Judges ]. l.. Price and
A. N. Summers, Member of the Board
of Public Works r. B. Crawfard and
Clerk of the Supreme Court Lawson
E. Emerson.
There is also possibility that the
general asse mbly elected this fall will
elect the successor to Senator ]. B.
Foraker. The constitution says that
the legislature shall meet biennially,
the first session to be held in 1852
1t would seem from this that the ses-
sions should be held in even years.
Foraker's term expires March 4, 1909.
Under the amendment the legislature
elected this year will serve until 1908,
and II the succeeding Legislature elect
that year, cannot sit under the con-
stitution until the next even year,
which would be 1910, then the body
chosen this year would be the one to
elect Foraker's successor.
Lawyers say, however, that the
governor can call the legislature to-
gether in extraordinary session at any
time when the occasion demands and
after all what may seem to be SER
ious proposition may turn out to be
but a trihing matter
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Workmen All Paid OF.

St. Petersburg, July 21.-The man
agement of the Putiloff Iron Works.
which were closed down Wednesday
after two weeks notice, today, paid
off the 10000 employees of the plant.
While the paying off was in progress,
Cossacks patrolled all of the roads
leading to the immense factories. The
workmen fraternized with the Cos
sacks and gave them cigarettes. There
was not the slightest semblance Of
disorder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
JURY DISCHARGED
Could Not Agree In Oregon Land
Fraud Cases.

Portland, Ore, July 20.-After 4G
hours consultation and AZ ballots the
jury in the Williamson-Ges r-Briggs
case growing out of the Oregon land
frauds could not agree and was dis
charged this afternoon.
Two jurors hung out for acquittal,
ten standing for conviction of the de.
PENDANTS. The two Jurors who hung
out were willing to vote for the con
viction of Gesner and Briggs, but de.
clared that they we're not convinced
of the guilt of Representative Will
Hanson. A new trial will be started
at onceI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
RUSSIA WILL YIELD
ALL BUT THE coin
WILL DRAW THE LINE AT MONEY
INDEMNITY.
Willing Even to Pay Japan's War Ex
penses and Give Up island
Of Sakhalien.

st. Petersburg, July 21.-Russla has
issued absolute instructions to M
Witte, chief plenipotentiary to hold out
to the last in so far as Japanese de-
mand for money indemnity is con-
cerned The nation is willing to con-
sent to the cessation of Sakhalien in
asmuch as it would be necessary to
raise the point that the Japanese at.
tackled the island while peace negotia.
tions were in progress. 1t is consid-
Cling over the matter. OF course should
japan absolutely demand the eeding
of the island and the turning over of
the Vladivostok-Harbi railway, and
also Harbin-Port Arthur railway, and
should her instructions to her peace
plenipotentiaries be absolute, then
Russia would not be in a position to
contest, but If Mr.. Witte and his as
sociates succeed In postponing, or abb
solutely evading any direct demand by
Japan they will gain a distinct victory
that will save the face of the Russian
government.
Russia will pay Japan's war ex
penses, but Is hardly willing to go any
farther. II now seems certain that
the negotiations will either be con-
ciuded within 48 hours or they will re-
suit in an open rupture, Such is the
present status and so 1t will remain
until M. Witte and his staff reach
Portsmouth.
Nothing will be done regarding an
Rrmistice pending the first meeting of
the plenipotentiaries early next month.
Russia has never asked for any ces-
sation Of hostilities neither has the
Japanese government taken up the sub
ject. In fact until the peace advo
Gates meet there seems no reason for
either side to consider the subject.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
ARREST Of PARK !
WAS A MISTAKE
CHARGED WITH RoBBING MIL
LloNAIRE's HOME.
Arrested in Norway and Held for
Extradtion But Proceedings
Were Dropped. g.,

New York, July 20.--The statement
was made at the Office of the district
attorney this afternoon that the pro-
ceedings looking to the extradition of
Edward Park, the young man who was
arrested on Sunday at Christiansand,
Norway, on the request of the New
York authorities who believed he was
Implicated in the robbery of the home
OF Millionaire j. J. Higginson, in this
city on July 2, have been withdrawn.
Instructions to drop the extradition
matter were forwarded to Norway and
a message received this afternoon
stated that the young man had been
released. Members of the district at
torney's force declined to state why
the matter had been dropped, in the
absence of Mr.. Jerome, who is at his
home in Lakeville
James T. Kilbreth, an attorney of
this city, who was reported to have
been engaged to fight the extradition
stated today that he has not been re-
tanned as an attorney for Parks, but
that he has the friendliest interest
in the young man.
Mr.. Klbreth did not hesitate TO
express his belief that the arrest of
Park Is a mistake and to voice his
confidence in the young man he said:
NO one who knows Mr.. Park can
believe the charges which have been
made against him. The young man
has borne an unblemished reputation
and whose honor had always been
above question. cannot help feeling
that he is the victim of one of those
awful errors which have sometimes
occurred. The actions Of the Higgin-
son family would not indicate that
they believe he could have been guilty
OF robbery and l do not believe they
have the least suspicion that he is
the thief.
Il knew nothing about the case ex.
cept what have read in the newspa.
per and what | have been told. Ap-
parently the district attorneys office
has also come to the conclusion that
mistake has been made. The drop.
ping OF the extradition proceedings
would indicate as much at least.
Il understand that Mr.. Parks trip
abroad had been contemplated for
some time before he left, and was not
made suddenly, so that there is moth
ing suspicious about his leaving the
country at this time.
His arrest was a great surprise
to me as it was to all his friends, who
have absolute confidence in him. He
was accompanied by his mother and
sister and you can imagine what
blow this unfortunate matter must
have been to them"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Advertised Letters.

Letters, women's list-Mrs. Clara
Adrin, Mrs. u. e. Bethany, Mrs. Iona
Breese, Ellen Bebber, Mrs. Robert
Biddenoffer, Mrs. John r. Couch, Miss
Una Dunlap, Mrs. j. c. Deidrich, Miss
Bessie Eirner, Mrs. j. III. Coffin, Miss
Lillian Hill, Mrs. c. Haffner, Mrs
NJ. J. Huberty, Mrs. ]. Kaufman, Mrs
P. Lintner, Mrs. M. Lenen, Mrs. ]
Leibocher, Mrs. B. F. Myers, Miss
Ruth Miller, Mrs. Herman Miller, Mrs
J. Maurer, Mrs. c. c. Newcomer, Mrs
Anna Pemberton, Mrs. Mary Shea
Mrs. C. l.. Snyder, Mrs. J. w. TEN
pie, Mrs. w. A. Wells, Miss Jennie
Wilson, Mrs. Will Wilson, Mrs. c.
Wadsworth, Mrs. E. Whitehead
Postal cards-Boss Overall Co.
Logan Becher, ID. r. DUNCAN, King
Bros, ]. F. Leyde, J. Meyer, Dwight
e. Seymour, Fred Shilbaugh, The
Boynton Heating Co., H. M. Trumble
Anton Umrasan, Miss Bohumila Wach
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Wilder.
Foreign postal cards-Paul NUM-,
ner.
Letters, mems list-Dr. F. S. Ball
j. w. Bellingh, G. r. Burr, Lee Bar,
do. Canton Car Co., B. o. Chapman
Dr. l.. A. Crawford, V. Gilchrist, W.
E. Harvey, Mack Hammond, James A.
Kirk; c, Kennedy, Harvey Long, Leo
Myers, Lane Mullaly, win Oliger, M
L. Rinehart, Phi. Schmidt, Harry, G.
Shaw, A. L. Swinehart, Earl H. Viii.
liams, w. II. Wilson, j. H.. Weber, G.
l.. Welday, Frank Whartenby.
Foreign letters-Vito Rocco di Ap.
ollonia, Antonucci Canazio, Giaoanni
Cappurro, Joan Gabanu, Jannsik Gas.
par, Vasalie Mihixi, Dumitru Nistor,
Eufrasina Nuoci, Andrein Rusu, E.
Williams.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Government Print Shop Inquiry.

Washington, July 20.-It is report
ed that steps will be taken to secure
an inquiry into some features OF sup
ply purchase methods of the govern
ment printing office, involving general
dealings in printing machinery. 1t is
alleged that one small supply con-
cern in New York, enjoys most of the
printing office trade in machinery,
running up into immense figures each
year, and that this condition has pre-.
vailed for a number of years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
EXTREME HEAT
Caused Aged Man to Fire Bullet In
His Brain.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 20.-Benjamin
8. Cook of Owatonna, MINI, shot him
self dead today. He was a member of
the state public school board, vice pres
ident of the Farmers National bank.
former mayor of Owatonna, ex-chair-
man of the state Democratic central
committee, delegate to several Demo-
cratic national conventions, and the
wealthiest man in Steele county. He
was found sitting on blanket COW
cred with blood. The bullet entered
his brain, causing instant death. The
deed was due 20 mental arrangement
from the extreme heat Of the past
week. His business is In good condi-
tion. He leaves q wife, daughter
and a granddaughter. He was 20 years
old and In good health
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
LIVES LOST
And Damage Done by High Water in
Missouri.

Carthage, Mo-, July 20.--Following
twenty hours of rain, Spring river is
on q rampage. Three lives have been
lost today by drowning. Thousands of
acres Of wheat and corn are ruined and
not less than hundred cattle and
horses are missing. The river was a
mile in width this afternoon.
Half a mile from the river water
stands six feet deep in the Frisco de-
pot Six trains are, water bound near
Carthage.
Reports from the outlying mining
districts along Spring river indicate
that the damage done by the high
water will approximate quarter of a
million dollars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
SUPREME COUNCIL
Irstead Of the Arcanum Grand coun.
Gil viii Decide About Rates.

Columbus, July 90 Grand Regent
Franklin Rubrecht, of the grand coun.
Gil OF the Royal Arcanum of Ohio, has
announced that the special meeting
of that body, which he summoned
scme weeks since to meet next month,
will not be held. The necessity for
the session has been yobviated by a
call of the supreme regent for a meet
ing of the supreme council to be held
early next month. AT this meeting
the matter of increasing the rates for
insurance will he taken up and
speedy conclusion reached. The most
that the Ohio council could have ac-
complished would have been to make
a recommendation to the supremu
council.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
stock Food Men Win Concession.

Omaha, Neb., July 20-Omaha stock
feod manufacturers who have been
active in the fight for a reduction. in
the freight rates received word today
from Charlevoix, that the western
classification committee has placed
stock foods in the third class instead
of the fourth class as formerly. The
new classification becomes effective in
October,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
lndIana,s Mineral OUTPUT.

indianapolis. Ind, July 20.-The re-
port of State Geologist Blatchley, is
sued today, shows that the annual
mineral output of Indiana coal. petrol
cum, natural gas, stone, clay and ce-
ment is now $S6,000,000, The geolo-
gist predicts an enlargement OF the
Indiana oil field declaring there is
much undeveloped territory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Sustained Fraetured LED.

Alliance, July 20.-John Justis was
taken to the city hospital this even
ing with his right leg badly broker.
Justis had been working for ]. E. Nc
Fadden, of the Pennsylvania Co., at
East Palestine in Joe Freedy's gang,
A foreigner let fall rail upon his leg
and broke it badly. He was brought
to Alliance this evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Notorious Thief Escapes.

Jackson, Mich, July 20.-William
Savage, one of the most notorious
thieves ever confined in the state
prison in this city. escaped from that
institution this afternoon. This is the
third time that Savage has been con-
fined in the prison here and the third
time he has made his escape. All of
his imprisonments have been for lar
ceny. -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
GAS EXPLOSION
Wrecks House and Seriously Wounds
the Inmates.

Wrecks House and Seriously Wounds
the Inmates.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 20.-An explo-
sion OF gas at the residence OF Homer
Haslop, 800 East street, Allegheny, to-
night, resulted in Haslop and his wife
being seriously injured and their'house
and the one adjoining being wrecked.
Gas had escaped into the cellar OF the
Haslop home, and, in company with
his wife, Haslop went to the cellar
with lighted candle to investigate.
The explosion resulted and almost COM
pletely demolished the two houses.
Haslop and his wife were taken from
the ruins in serious condition, being
burned all over the body and injured by
the flying wreckage. Mrs. Haslop is
not expected to recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
ELECTRIC ROADS SHOW INCREASE
Traction Business in Ohio Is Enjoying
Growing Prosperity.

The electric railways of Ohio have
filed the reports with the auditor Of
state, requiring by law, as to gross
earrings for the year 1904, showing on
the whole marked increase in earn
ings. There are 4S that show gross
earnings of over $25,OO0 year each.
Ten show loss, The total gross earn
ings of the As that show an increase
were $20,449.1S9, an increase over
1903 of 1G per cent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
WILD EXCITEMENT
Caused by Death Of the Grand cheriff
of Mecca.

Jiddah, Arabia, July H.-Ther death
of the grand cherif Of Mecca has caused
the widest excitement here and
throughout Arabia. The grand cherif
is the representative OF the sultan of
Turkey, by whom he is appointed. He
exercises a powerful influence in the
Mohammedan world on account of his
position.
Coming just at this time, when many
rumors are afioat to the effect that the
sultan cannot recover from his illness,
1t. is probable that the death of the
grand cherif will encourage rebellion
among the Mohammedans of Arabia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Cars Trip Postponed.

London, July 21.-A dispatch to the
Central News from st. Petersburg
says that 1t has been authoritatively
announced that the proposed trip of
the czar to Moscow has been post
poned indefinitely.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Strike Troubles Expeoted.

Moscow, July 21.-Trouble Ia ex-
pected shortly in the region of the
Volga river. Advices received last
night state that the strikes are spread.
ing throughout the entire district, and
it Is feared rioting will follow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Akron,s New Court House.

Akron, O., July 20.-The construc-
lion of the new court house of Sunni.
county will commence in August. Bids
ere to be opened on the 18th OF this
month by the commissioners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
KILLED BY A CAR
oren BoettIer, the Victim, Had Rela-
tives In Canton.

owen Boettler, a wealthy farmer,
who resides near Kent, was killed by
a Kent and Akron interurban car
early yesterday morning. He refused
to pay his fare and was put off the
car. It is thought that the next car
struck and killed him. He leaves a
wife and two children, also num-
ber of relatives who live in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-07-25
Tack Causes Death.

Orrville, o., July 20-Martha Bow.
man, aged 10, died of blood poisoning
as result OF stepping on tack
while barefoOted.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-04-14
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
=. O.James Puts Bullet Through
Breast-May Die

u. y. James, a fireman on the a 6,
u run OF the Milwaukee, made an nm.
successful attempt to take his liz
last Thursday evening at abont ,l
O'Clock. He shot himself lust above
the heart with a % caliber reyo]ve,
Out the bullet glanced from a rib and
lodged in his back. His revolver
missed hre the first time he made the
attempt. AS soon as possih,a n
Countryman was summoned and no
mad the wounded man removed n g.
Luke's hospital where the bullet was
removed. The next morning James,
condition was such that his recovar,
was confidently looked for bnt later
on symptoms of pneumonia develon.
ca and ne may die.
James and his wife came TO Aher-
aeen about three months AGO from
M1loank. Shortly after thew arrived
~ tne city a party from MilhanE
oy The name Of Sullivan also took nm
nls residence here. Sullivan had
peen a sort Of family friend in NH.
panK and it is said that James fond
MIN altogether too much Of > f Dua
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-04-14
Commercial Club Election

LIE annual meeting of the men,
oeis 0. the Commercial club was
lelo Monday evening Five ii,
iectors, A. N. Aldrich, S. w. HINT,
lngton, f. B. Cannon, G. n. Wiui,n.
son and A. L. Ward, were elected f.,
d period of two years. The other Eve
nold over until next year.
a committee consisting of S. w
11%uno'hgton, +. \, Brown and CN
liaills' was appointed to make ar.
a'seiAellts for the meeting Of the
'e.ate Sheep Breeders Assoc;atinn
M''c'1 will be held in this CITY in
June. A committee of five was ,,.a
appointed to arrange for the ststa also
a. IL, encampment which win ~
neld in Aberdeen this spring 'e
On motion of S. w. Hnntino.o.,
board Of directors was author tn, we
'''re a secretary at a SALARY ~
exceed $500 per annum. il 'b bata 'o
understood that whomsoaver 'eile
nlrea would devote his entire tina w" /, a.
.lie interests of the club. II wac ~ ~
decided TO hold monthly Mora das aiso
the club. meetings of