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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-03

were not OF his seeking, with the .hrm
purpose to discharge them as became
mighty nation. holding supreme
place among the powers Of the world.
William Mckinley was a wise,. far
seeing statesman. He was confront
ed with many new and grave problems.
He had no guide to their solution Save
his own sense of justice. He walked
new paths and left precedents to
which the impartial Judgment of his
tory no doubt will approve, for they
were founded In the enduring prin-
ciples of righteousness among men.
He made our diplomacy respected
the world about. 1t was a firm, can.
did, just diplomacy, one which con.
served American rights and increased
our prestige among all powers.
The exigency which imperilled
American interests in China and
threatened serious and far-reaching in
ternational complications was met
with much wisdom, skill and success
as to win universal approval and shed
new lustre upon the American name,
William Mckinley was an orator
who commanded in an unusual degree
the attention of his countrymen., He
had distinguished presence, a most
agreeable manner, rich tenor voice,
and chastef vocabulary He spoke
from conviction; he spoke to win the
assent of the minds of his country
men to the cause which commanded
his own judgment and conscience.
He was the very incarnation OF the
gentleness, the Justice, the majesty
and strength of the Republic.
He loved his honor beyond wealth
or power of the world S. applause.
There centered his affections and
shone those virtues which won, the
admiration Of his fellow men.
CONCLUSION. a
His administration will rank among
| the most successful in our national
history. in 1901, our country had
advanced, under his policies and under
his leadership, to high degree of pros
| perity. Peace and contentment gen
orally prevailed among the people
| within our borders ,and we were or
| friendly terms with all the world. The
skies bent beningnatly above us
| There were no signs of danger any
where. The hearts of our countrymer
were filed with love of home, love ot
| flag and love Of their president. He
had ridden the storm and looked for
ward with happy contemplation TO the
hour when he could lay down his vas
responsibilities and return here to re
sumo the duties of private citize.
amidst the scenes and the neighbort
SO dear to him. But providence had
| ordered otherwise. The swift ant
bewidering blow fell at Buffalo The
most beloved among our fellow mel
was stricken at the very summit of hi'
power. All our philosophy could no
fathom the profound mystery A
crime so causeless had never crimson
ed the pages Of our history. He alone
interpreted the sad and tragic event
With unfaltering trust he said; 'It il
Gods way. His will, not ours, b.
| done"-,- - .-----. -
In good time there will arise insyon
der tranquil city of the dead an impos
ing mausoleum, erected by the graft
tude of his countrymen.- There it vii
stand through the ages. long after w
shall have lived and wrought our brie
hour And unto 1t the lovers Of human
liberty will come and bathe their SOUL
in its holy atmosphere
|
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-03

To Recognize Independence of Isthmus
Panama. Jan. 31--A Bogota dispatch
to the Panama Journal states that
President Reyes is about to recognize
the independence Of the, isthmus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-02-03

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der tranquil city of the dead an impos-
ing mausoleum, erected by the graft.
tude of his countrymen.- There it will
stand through the ages, long after we
shall have lived and wrought our brief
hour. And unto 1t the lovers of human
liberty will come and bathe their souls
in its holy atmosphere EFf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
TOBACCO REPORT HELD UP
PENDING INVESTIGATION

Washington. July 14-Through the re-
ceipt Of numerous communications from
the south and statements appearing in the
press at various times that the statistics
of the department OF agriculture on to-
bacco were being manipulated in the in
terests OF the trust, Secretary Wilson, has
begun an inquiry into the subject.
Pending the investigation the publica-
tion Of the tobacco statistics of the sever
al states will be held up although the reg
ular monthly figures by states will be
given out next Monday. II was stated az
the department today that special agents
have been sent 10 the dark tobacco dis
tricts OF Tennessee ana Kentucky for the
purpose OF verifying or correcting the de-
partments figures.
This action, Mr.. Hyde the chief statisti-
clan was I'm Difference 20 the sentiment
which had been engendered that the de-
partments figures were wholly incorrect.
Mr. Hyde has been given charge OF the In
vestigation which it is expected will be
completed within two or three weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
THREE KILLED
IN RAILWAY
COLLISION

Chicago. H.. July IA passenger train
on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois rail-
way leaving ST. Louis at II 80 last night
collided today with a suburban train at
steiger Falls, 30 miles from Chicago.
Three persons were killed.
Some of'the injured may die. The en-
gines on both trains were demolished and
the first coach on the suburban train was
smashed
The dead are:
James Lyke engineer OF suburban train.
George Epstein. Chicago.
Ferdinand Hoyn, Chicago.
The seriously injured:
John Miller. Chicago, back broken.
Charles Horn. Crete, Ills, skull frac-
tured.
James Crooks. Chicago, back injured
Dwight J. Wood brakeman, on suburb
an train, leg broken.
A. Gilmore, engineer on st. Louis train.
internal injuries
r. Pross, Chicago, arm broken and in
ternal injuries.
The cause OF the collision is said 10
have been aH-epen switch which let the
through train on to a siding on which the
suburban train was standing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
MAYORS
CLERK IS
QU|zzED

For what is apparently considered
ference in calling TO the attention OF GER
tain city officials evidences OF favoritism
on the part OF the city property commit
tee in awarding a contract for repairs
on the Eleven's fire station. Mr. O'Brien.
who is the mayors clerk. is 10 be in
vestigated. Such was the intimation ne
received this morning when he was sum-
moned into the presence OF Acting Mayor
Reynolds. a newspaper reporter and a
representative Of the citys law depart
ment.
They had the official letter book and
Mayor Miller's letter book, and in the
presence OF the other. the acting mayor,
who is president OF the board OF aldermen,
took HIM to task for answering an In
vitation TO attend a manufacturers con-
vention.
The letter was directed to Mayor Au-
gustus s. Miller and informed him that q
personal invitation was extended to him
TO attend the meeting.
As a personal invitation was extended
as Mayor Mlllers secretary Mr.. O'Brien
informed the inquisitor and the rest OF
informing the association the mayor was
out OF town.
Acting Mayor Reynolds called the city
clerk into council and asked his opinion
on tho matter and the city clerk allowed
that he letter should have gone 10 the
acting mayor.
Acting Mayor Reynolds took occasion TO
inform Mr.. OBrien that while he was
mayor he could change the personnel
OF the Office force and Mr.. OBrien said
he was aware the fact and hoped he
would Rescuing the private letter book
Of Mayor Miller, which the acting mayor
apparently had no further use for. Mr.
O'Brien went back into the outer Of
fee and his desk and the investigation
continued Mr.. O'Brien was asked IL he
would DO good now by the acquaintance
and retorted mo, not the good that
would suit the gang"
Considering the remarkable version Of
the contract matter in the morning paper
I'm which the AFFAIR was characterized as
one OF Mr. OBrien's acts OF intsrfer-
ence. this investigation" evidently in
spired is causing considerable amuse-
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
LATE COURT NOTES
Counter Arrests for Assault-Methe Fined
for Beating Her Son.

The trials in the Sixth district court
were so spun out today, through the pro-
,onged examination OF witnesses. that the
session lasted until very late in the after
noon.
James Campbell was bound over TO the
grand Jury in 5000 for keeping a dis
orderly house.
Nelson Morgan was found not guilty
OF making an assault upon Antoine Sears.
When that decision was arrived at, war
rants were served upon Antoine and Peter
Sears for assaults upon Morgan with cot
ton hooks. They were held in $500 each
for trial next FTfdHy-
Eliza Jennings was fined $40 and costs
for an assault upon her son, Samuel. The
boy worked for a grocery Saturday. and
last week in making deliveries, annexed
"a sum OF money which. had been left un-
guarded In one OF the houses where he
called TO leave goods. Mrs. jennings.
exasperated by the boys prevarication
when taxed with the filching. beat him
upon his bare back with hitchlng strap.
causing many severe bruises. The court
while quite satisfied that Samuel needed
some form OF correction. thought that the
method adopted by his mother was too
severe 20 be allowed 10 pass unmentioned:
hence the fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
JAPANESE MINISTER
VISITS PRESIDENT

Oyster Bay, L. l., July H.-President
Roosevelt today had as visitors Kogoro
Takahira, the japanese minister, and
Theodore p. shonts and John F. Stevens.
respectively, the chairman and chief en-
gineer OF the isthmian canal commission.
Mr.. Takahira desires to discuss with
Mr.. Roosevelt. not only the arrangements
for the reception OF the peace plenipoten-
tiaries at Sycamore Hill. but also 10 con-
slider some details OF the peace conference
at Portsmouth. y. ".
Messrs. Shonts and Stevens are here TO
consult the president regarding canal
matters. Be-
The president had not met Mr.. stevens
since his appointment TO succeed Mr.. wal
lace as chief engineer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Emperor William has appointed King
Oscar a grand admiral In the German
navy.
A general strike OF east side coat MAX
ers Ia expected by New York labor lead
ers TO be called next week. Ten thou
sand men will be affected. The button
hole makers branch OF the United Car
ment Workers will strike on Sunday.
W. +. Samuelson OF Provo, Utah, has
broken the worlds bicycle record for a
half mile. paced, professional, at the
Saucer track at Ogden Utah He COW
cred the distance I'm 81 Is seconds. This
IL l % seconds better than his own pre-
vlous record Of 81 2-5 seconds.
An Asunclon, Paraguay. dispatch says:
Mr. Ruffn American consul there. has
demanded $50, 900 damages from the vice
consul Mr. Waldemar Korab. for the de-
tenton OF three personal letters which
arrived az the consulate during Mr.. Ruff
fms three months leave Of absence.
The international waterways commits
sion closed its session at Kingston. Ont.
by hearing protests against any action
that would lower the level Of Lake on
tario. The commission gave assurance
that 10 was not tho intention 10 lower
the lakc leNeL Inc deepening or the
well and canal was strongly advocated.
Tomorrow will be the l2sth anniversary
Of the capture OF stony Point by tho
Continental troops under Anthony Wayne
The trustees of the American Scenic and
Historic Preservation society will visit
stony Point battlefield state reservation
accompanied by many guests and the now
administration buildings there will be
dedicated
The national convention of retail clerks
has voted 10 change tho per capita tax
OF members from 40 cents per quarter
for mci~ and 90 cents per quarter for
women 90 25 cents per month for an
members. Tho old law of 500 funeral
benefit is eliminated and a national sick
benefit Of 81 per week for L. consecugvc
weeks with graduated scale of death
tenehts " $50 10 $500 FOR membership oi
from ] % 90 years adopted
Modelled after the plans of the big i'm
migrant station on Ellis island IN New
rurk- rarbor. san Francisco is 20 hHvr
a detention station that will be ade-
quate in equipment 20 Accommodate the
large volume of immigration coming into
~his port The station Is 90 be buff on
Agel island land for the purpose having
been already set aside The site selected
for the erection % this station Il on the
northeast coast OF Angel island
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
MARKET
REPORTS.

Opening prices on the New York stock
exchange showed mixed gains and losses
from last nights level with the gains
largely prodominating. Business was on
very small scale and came to standstli
practically after the first orders were exc
cuted. Baltimore and Ohio and Southern
Pacific dropped large fractions. Northern
Pacific and Northwestern lost point.
Chicago Union Traction preferred sold at
a decline OF 3%
Realizing sales soon divested the mar
ket OF all appearance OF strength and
there was a general reaction which car
ried the list down sharply. Some large
blocks OF stock were thrown over and the
only effective support was in Southern Pa
cihc strength in that stock resulted In
strengthening the market but the demand
languished on the rally.
Prices tended towards recovery in an ir-
regular manner on dull trading. Northern
Pacific rose Ia over last night and St.
Paul and Union Pacific a fraction. A
number OF specialties made wide move
ments. Bonds were irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
SERIOUSLY HURT
Charles TanseT Run Down, Carriage Shaft
Broke Two Of His Ribs.

Tanner, who Lives Mt % Alver-
son avenue. and is employed by one OF
the local ice companies. was picked up
on Plainield street Tuesday and taken TO
the office OF DR.. Thompson. who found
that two of the young mans ribs had been
broken, and that one OF the ribs had
punctured his lung.
Tanner told the doctor that he had
fallen from his wagon and that one OF
his horses had stepped on his breaiIt.
AS Tanner was very much under the
influence OF liquor. the doctor did not be
iieve that he. Tanner. knew how he had
been injured,
The police were notified and found upon
Investigation that Tanner was Knocked
down by democrat wagon. in which
were two men.
One OF the carriage shafts penetrated
his breast. causing the broken ribs The
police are looking for these men: but as
they whipped up their horse and drove
rapidly away the chance or finding them
does not look promising.
DR.. Thompson says that Tanner will re-
cover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
SAYS He WAS THROWN FROM
CAR; SUES FOR $4,000

Edward Barry has brought suit in the
common pleas division OF the supreme
court against the Rhode Island company,
and has claimed damages at $4,000. Mr..
Barry asserts that he was a passenger
on one OF the defendants cars on the
3lst day OF last May, and that though
he paid his fare, he was with great
violence thrown and elected from the car.
Plaintiff was on the running board OF
the car and when he was thrown struck
the ground with such force that his arm
was broken I'm two places and he sus-
tained other injuries.
Amasa NJ Eaton is his attorney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14

DIRECTORS
CHOSEN

New York, July l4--Twelve new direc-
tors, including n. cady Herrick. President
Nicholas Murray Butler OF Columbia Unit
versity. Congressman Charles K. little
field OF Maine and Nevada ~ stranahan.
collector or the pors OF New York were
chosen. and the designations OF two old
directors and one recently elected, were
accepted by the board OF directors OF the
Equitable Life Assurance society today.
The directors who resigned were Cen.
Louis Fitzgerald. former president OF the
Mercantile Trust company, Horace c.
Deming. who is president OF that institu-
ton. and Frederick c. Bourne who was
chosen at the last meeting OF the board.
The Mercantile Trust company is con-
trolled by the Equitable society. Mr..
Bourne was known as a policy holder d.
rector, he having been elected upon rec
ommendation OF the board OF trustees
which is headed by former President
Cleveland. He gave as the reason for his
resignation press OF personal business. All
OF the new directors have been recon-
mended by the board of directors after
correspondence and consultation with pol
icy holders.
The full list Of newly elected directors
follows;
To hll vacancies in the term expiring
Dec. 81. 1905. Wallace +. Peirce OF Bos-
ton Daniel A. TompKins. Charlotte, N.
c.; Thomas Shratt Ogdenssburg, ~. Y:
Louis Stern, New York Frank s With
erbee. New York. James Mcmahon. New
York. For term TO expire Dec. 81, 1906:
Willard r. McCook. Philadelphia; Con-
gressman Charles r. Littlefield, Rockland,
Maine. For term TO expire Dec. 81, 1907:
Nevada n. Stranahan. collector OF the
port Of New York; d. Cady Herrick. AL
bany. For term TO expire Dec. 81. 1905:
Nicholas Murray Butler. president Of
Columbia university; Charles II. Zehn
der, Philadelphia.
The meeting Of the board today was
brief and al it's conclusion IL was an
nounced that no business OF importance,
asidet from the action with regard 10 the
acceptance OF designations and elections
of new members TO the board was trans
acted. II was specifically stated that
no action looking TO a reorganization OF
the executive committee was taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
BOSTON STORE EMPLOYEES
HAVE ANNUAL FIELD DAY

The first annual field day Of the Boston
Store Employees association is being en-
joyed this afternoon at Boyden Heights,
with an excellent program OF all sorts OF
entertainment provided.
Friday afternoon Is a holiday at the
store, and promptly at closing time. l
o'clock this afternoon, members OF the
association rallied at Exchange place and
boarded special cars. seven I'm number.
probably 500 persons making up tho party.
Upon arrival at Boyden Heights the
party was photographed and then retired
to the dining hall and partook OF a shoro
dinner.
The dinner was followed by ball game
between teams made up from the retail
and wholesale departments, Hal Nc
Auslan captaining the former and John
Kirk the latter.
Athletic games commenced at S:o
O'Clock, with 10 events TO be decided. Tho
combination ticket had an attractive fea-
ture for dancers In provision for 10 free
dances.
The committee IN charge OF arrange
ments are 20 be congratulated upon Sc
curing so much for so little mbney. It's
members are as follows:
Harold McAuslan, Joseph Cole. George
Bucklin, Kenneth Longwell Paul Flem-
ming, John Kirk, Il. j. Mcguire Thomas
Donahue. Benjamin Bamford and John
II. Grant.
Officials for the athletic games are az
follows: Referee, S. Howland Pitmani
Judges, George Bucklin. w. l. Rhodes
. Paul Flemming; starter, j. W. DAVIS;
scorer. j. D. Grant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
SHAPIRO
HEARING
CONTINUED

Myer shapiro arrAlgned before United
States Commissioner Cross last Saturday
upon a charge OF operating an Illicit dis
tillery in Portland. Me-, and held under
bail OF $500 for hearing Friday came be-
fore the commissioner today and. on re-
quest OF District Attorney Charles \.
Wilson, the case was continued till July
g.
The News report Of the case last Sat-
urday limiting at It's importance and the
probability that the government was at
1empting TO fasten a more serious charge
upon .sha apiro. that OF being mixed up IN a
big clothing swindle TO defraud creditors,
was close TO the mark as borne out by the
Importance which District Attorney VIII
son attaches 20 the case as evidenced by
his plea that shapiro be held IN spite or
the fact that his identity has not been
established and that the Government ofi-
Ger who came down from Portland Me,
yesterday with two persons TO identify
Shapiro evidently failed as the party re-
turned the same day.
Lawyer Bassett urged that there was
not sufficieS ground for "a continuance
and that Il was simply n question Of iden-
tity. He asked that the defendant be dis
charged and told OF the efforts at identiil-
cation yesterday. He claimed that Albert,
named as one OF the accompllces OF Sha-
piro I'm operating the Illicit still and who,
according 10 Lawyer Bellin has turned
states evidence was one OF tho party and
also the landlord OF the house I'm which
the still was located.
District Attorney Wilson denies this.
United States Commissioner Cross held
that the case seemed OF sufficient import
ance TO warrant a continuance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
UBER0 COMPANY RECEIVERS
HAVE FILED THEIR REPORT

Boston. July u-James W. Smith and
Henry w. ogden, receivers OF the Con-
solidated Ubcro Plantation company,
nlod their report in the United states
Circuit court today. The report says that
the investigation m..dc by the receivers
lead them 10 believe that the company
was not formed for the purpose OF pro-
noting legal business operations. hut was
a stock and bond selling schem efor the
benefit 81 the promoter
The report shows That mp 90 April IS
last the total receipts were y2l 2iO. OF
this amount S7s055 was refunded. The
total expenditures amount 90 $40 qSS tlOi,
SA for tho development of tho plantation
IN Mexico and So 7Ol In commissions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN
SUBSTITUTION OF BEVERAGES

The Moxie Nerve Food company was
granted it's petition for an injunction re-
straining Or. James c. Maranda, pro-
prietor OF a Woonsocket drug store. from
substituting the beverage Modox for
Moxie. at a hearing held in the United
States District court before Judge Brown
this morning The same injunction was
also granted against the Duffy Drug COM
pany OF Pawtucket.
Attorneys Robert Cushman and Charles
A. Woodberry represented the Moxie
Nerve Food company and Adelaird Arch
ambeault was counsel for the defendent
Associated with him was District Attor-
noy Charles a. Wilson, counsel for the
Modox company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-14
EXTRA
. O'CLOCK.
ORDERED To
RECOGNIZE
MARRIAGE

According 10 the final order entered
in the case OF Henry c Chace against
his guardian the latter is directed to per
nit Mr.. Chace 20 live with his wife In
undisturbad peace. The guardian is fur
ther directed 10 recognize the marriage Of
his ward and Elizabeth F. Chaee as law
ful This final order was entered in the
appellate division OF the supreme court
today
Mr. Chace Is much older than his wife
and II was claimed that Mrs. Chace's mar
rage was not a disinterested favor OF
Cupid's The court sometime ago re-
fused 20 Interfere with Mrs. Chace's pos
session Of her husband.