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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Government Clerks.

The civil service commission has
at last received reports from every
one of the government departments
concerning the clerks of SIS years
and over. There are 1887 of them.
The Oldest man in the service is
81 years of age, the only one in his
class. There is another who is 80
years old and then the figure drops
to eighty-six, three have attained
that age. Four are S5; five are "a;
six are 83; eighteen are 80; fifteen
are 70; twenty-five are rs; twenty
three are II; forty-four are 76.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
LIQUOR LOBBY
At Work at Legislative
Reunion in Hope Of Re-
peaIing the Akin Law.

Cedar Point, o., Aug. 3--Three hun
dred attended the banquet tonight at
the legislative reunion. Speaker
Thompson, of the house was toast
master. The Democratic senators de-
cided to hold conference in Colum-
bus during the state convention. AS
a result Senator Schmidt of Cleves
land, says he will resign from the
senate. The liquor lobby is busy
among the assemblymen trying to
line them up to repeal the Akin law.
Governor Harris will be the guest Of
the Soldiers Home tomorrow
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
REAL ESTATE
Men Meet in Mayors
Court Room to Boost
Board Of Trade Pro-
ject for Booming Can
ton.

Friday evening, a meeting of the
real estate men was held in the may
or's court room in regard to the plan
published in Wednesdays News" for
their COZ neration with the board OF
trade in raising the new shop fund,
The meeting was called by president
of the board, G. A. Dougherty, and
almost every real estate firm in the
city was represented. On motion of
Mr. Dougherty, j. ]. Zaiser was elect
ed chairman and H. F. Unkefer, Sec
retary. The object of the meeting
was then stated by Dougherty as fol-
lows:
Canton has had board of trade
for number of years the object of
which is to further the interests OF
this city by the securing of new in
dustries. A city must either progress
or go backward and the only solution
is the importing of new industries.
which necessarily means the circula-
ton of additional capital without
which the game must die out.
I'm 1902 by the activity of the board
of trade we secured the Carnahan
company and others, and were it not
for this many of us real estate deal
ers would not be in business. Within
the last three years, with the ex-
eeption Of getting the w. & L. e. to
rebuild their shops here, nothing new
has been developed Within the last
few months we have received propo-
sitions from seven new factories to
locate in our city the total cost of
which will be $25,O0O. The board has
succeeded in closing one contract to-
day, and the others will follow as
soon as the money can be raised. A
short canvas of the city succeeded in
raising $4,000.
In the matter of fuel, low freight
rates and labor, Canton has more ad-
vantages than any other inland city
in the country, fact which is fully
appreciated by the people who wish to
settle here. In every instance these
oSh a cat uCdl lcSS Ludn
they give, several of them being will
ing TO settle for the location only, and
the others for sums far below any
opportunity ever offered to this city,
"The Berger company now has a
monthly payroll of $4,000 The new
mill which they have recently pur-
chased to be located here, $2S,000 and
the others proportionately. The Berg
er company announces that 1t will
have 5000 men employed within three
years as 1t expects to greatly en-
large the metal furniture department
Since 1t started this department an
other metal department company has
settled here.
when the Dueber works were Sc
cured for Canton. 100000 was rails
ed for this one industry alone. and
cannot understand why go much diff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
OHIO BRIEFS
Honest confesslon. sc.

New Philadelphia, O., Aug ST
acted like a fool, and expect to pay
the penalty" says Jas. M. Dennison,
in his answer to the divorce petition
just filed by his wife. Dennison is 78
years old, and his wife is 81. They
were married after courtship of only
week about two years ago. They
made prenuptial agreement that
each should not interfere with the
other. In her petition the wire al
legged 't he addressed her with
shocking profanity" and in his an
swer he admits that he sometimes
swore little bit" The husband is
forgiving, however. for he says that
his wife can come back to his house
and cook for him. If she will act as
dutiful wife; this after styling her
"veritable virago.'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Rear Admiral Train Dead.

qheffoo, China, Aug. 4.-Read Ad.
miIal Charles J. Train, commander-in.
chief of the Asiatic station. died this
morning of uraemia.
While pheasant shooting near Nan
King, China, last autumn, Rear Ad-
miral Train and his son, Lieutenant
q. r. Train, accidentally wounded a
Chinese woman and were attacked
by natives. The Chinese government
apoiogized 70 the American officers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
A NEW WALK

Is Wanted by Louisville People.
Louisville, o.. August 3.-Many peo-
pie who patronize the Stark Electric
railroad are wondering when that
sidewalk is 10 be laid across the tracks
on East Main street. Every rain now
makes a regular puddle where the
walk ought 10 be, and the people OF
town are getting tired of this state
OF affairs New sidewalks, mostly of
cement are being laid in every part
of Louisville. and these sidewalks are
surely not so much needed as is one
at the Main street crossing of the
Stark Electric tracks.
s,.. PLEADED GUILTY.
. Frank Nunamaker, at his hearing
before Mayor Boichot last evening,
pleaded guilty to the charge of Gre
ating disturbance, and was fined
IS and costs. Frank and his father,
Levi Nunamaker. had row the other
evening at their home. and we're pull
ed by Marshal Gaittard. Levi. who
had given a bond for his appearance
before the mayor last evening, did not
turn pR s-s --.-s.is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
CHANCE FOR JOBS

Veterinary surgeons throughout the
country will have a chance to get
into the government service If they
wish 1t, at salaries of $1,000 a year.
Examinations will be held at different
points in Ohio on August 8 and all
who wish to take the examination
can do so. The examinations will be
on certain common branches, and
subjects pertaining to veterinary
practice. The points nearest Canton
will be Columbus and GAINESVILLE.
These positions are good ones for
young veterinaries. and there will
be number of applicants, it is
thought. n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Blood Spots ON Tree

Warren, o., Aug 3.-The finding of
strange marks on tree over the spot
where the body of Albert Kennedy
was found has led the officials to
think that they were perhaps placed
there by some person wishing to mark
the spot where the body lay. The
marks were five in number over the
body and several smaner ones on
the opposite side of the tree The
five marks we're perpendicular and
about a foot long. They we're fresh
cuts and had but started to heal. The
six Kennedy brothers are still in the
city and are quietly investigating the
case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
HOPE IT'S TRUE

The Akron Times says that when
the Northern Ohio Traction & Light
Co. takes over the Tucker-Anthony
properties, Sept. 1, service on all the
lines is to be greatly improved and
brought up to the N. o. T. & L. Co.
standard, Manager Charles Curris
says:
Between Canton and Akron half
hour cars will probably be put on.
AS soon as the line is turned over the
roadbed will be greatly improved.
Manager Currie is now engaged on
the inspection of the properties to
see just what Improvements are
needed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
To Be Arrested.

Cleveland, o., Aug. 3.--Members of
the swell Country club at Elyria say
they will play golf the coming Sunday
the same as usual. Prosecutor Ste
vens says they will be arrested if they
do so. The situation is complicated
by the fact that Judge Washburn, of
the common pleas co,sht, the presiding
judge of the district, is member of
the club. that plays golf on Sundays.
So is Justice Charles G. Lord.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07

f1culty is being encountered in raising
one-fourth that sum for seven in
dustries, when Canton has twice the
population that it had at that time.
HAS STRONG HOPE.
"But we have not given up hope as
we know the money can be raised
when the people once come to full
understanding of the benefits to be
derived and the intention in calling
this meeting was to have the real es-
tate men to organize and formulate
some plan by which it can be accom-
plished."
]. e. Monnot said in part:
Another matter to be taken into
consideration is that these industries
to be secured at this time will not
by any means be in themselves the
only benefit derived by their location
here at this time, but the industries
which voluntarily follow without any
further effort of the people of tbs city
should not be lost sight Of
LAS an illustration of this we have
the Sell Horse Goods company which
would never have settled here were
it not for the Gillian company. Also
the spring works, whose location here
is due entirely to the Timken Roller
Bearing Axle company.
''In poulation Canton has not been
at a standstill by any means, and
should these new industries be i'm
ported into our city we would in ten
years time have population of co.
000
AT the meeting held last month
when the subscriptions were started
with great enthusiasm, we expected
the entire amount to be raised within
short time. but were greatly dis
appointed in the work done by some
OF the solicitors. 1t is now up to the
real estate men. and let every man
put his energy in this work and see
what can be done. When the people
fully understand that they are not
subscribing for only one industry, I
fully believe they will willingly do
their share"
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
A motion was then made by Dough-
erty that a committee of three be ap-
pointed to divide the city into dis
tricts and assign the men to the diff
ferent territories. A. T. Dennis, ]. M.
Bergold and Howard F. Unkefer were
appointed
Chairman Zaiser then suggested
that they canvass in twos, as he be-
lieved more effective work can be &C.
complished in that way. and also that
In canvassing they should impress the
property holders with the fact that
this subscription. is not gift but a
gopd investment.
a motion was made by Monnot that
meeting be called for next Tuesday
evening at $780, and that the secretary
notify every real estate man In the
city to attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Probate Court

In re estate of Jemima Lantz. Fin
al account filed.
In re estate Of Nathaniel Baldwin.
Inventory and appraisement fled.
In re estate OF Aaron w. Ross,
Lexington township Will filed for
probate.
In re estate of James w. Faulk. VIII
probated.
In re estate of John c. Wodthy. Mas
silion. Sale OF real estate confirc,ed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07

A Comparison of the Figures of Surrounding
Counties Mahoning Leads Stark in Revenue.

view. If the experiment works out
as contemplated they will remain in
business, while on the other hand If
the smaller saloonkeepers find that
doing business under a heavy tax is
a burdensome job there will be a
large decrease in the number of sa-
looms that will operate during the
remainder of the year, and this may
have some effect upon rhe revenue
for the last half of the year, Notwith-
standing the future conditions the tax
collected for the first six months un-
der the new law shows a big increase
over last year and the falling off OF
saloons during the next six months
will not decrease the revenues to any
great extent.
Hamilton county has again gained
the title of being the banner saloon
county. For some time Cuyahoga
county held this title, but the returns
show that Hamilton county is In the
lead by a small margin. There were
1882 licenses issued in Hamilton
county, while in Cuyahoga county
1854 were issued There are. three
counties reporting no saloons. They
are Harrison, Highland and Morgan
counties. Geauga county has the
least number of saloons, three licenses
being isused.
The following comparison is made
between Summit, Stark, Clark, Trum-
bull and Mahoning counties, which
are all about the same size:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Would HANG Flsnds.

Chicago, August 3.-The present
Cook county grand jury in its report
to Judge Dupuy today recommended
that men who commit assaults upon
women and children should be hanged.
II also declares that 1t believes the
present statute faulty and recon-
mends that the next legislature make
several changes. A curfew law Is
mentioned as one Of the deterrents
OF crime.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07

While nearly 1900 saloon have been
put out of business in Ohio because
of the increased tax, the revenue OF
the state as shown by the state audi
tors statement of the collection of
LIQUOR tax under the Akin law, shows
that the revenue to the state has been
more than doubled.
Auditor of State Guilbert has issued
a statement of the correct and final
figures showing the liquor tax collect
ed throughout the state. The state
ment shows that there were 2,978 less
licenses issued in the first period of
1906 than in the whole period of 1905.
There were 1894 saloons and retail
liquor stores in the state last year,
while this year only 1856 have paid
the license tax. The general revenue
for the first six months of this year
reaches the sum of $4.637,2 ,263.74 OF
this amount 1892 ,O461S goes to TIE
state and s3,245,219.56 goes to various
counties.
Last year the total liquor tax col
lected in Ohio amounted to $2,205,-
231.43. 1t can be seen by these fig
ures that the bill, as was claimed tor
it by those who proposed the in
creased tax, is heavy revenue raiser.
Much remains to be seen as to what
effect the law will have in the next
six months, for there are any number
of saloonkeepers who have paid the
license so far with an experimental
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Building a Spur.

Bolivar, o.. Aug. 3.-The w. & L.
E. road is building spur about seven
hundred feet long east of Bolivar to
accommodate the movement of the
troops of the Obio National Guard.
which will hold annual encampment
near Strasburg, August II to 10 in
elusive.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
stepson Charges Cruelty.

Lima, o., Aug. Be. e. Tuttle, a
local merchant. was arrested at the
instance of the Humane society,
charging him with cruelty toward his
young stepson. The boys body
shows black and blue welts, and he
declares they are the result of paren-
tai fioggings. The boys mother was
recently drowned while on an outing
at Lewiston reservoir.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
BUY GOATS TO KILL WEEDS
Ohio Man Hopes to Clear Up Forty.
Acre Tract

Canal Dover, Aug. 3.-& car load of
Angora goats have been bought by Her.
man Jaecker, vice president of the
Globe Fire Clay Co., at New Corners
town. They will be turned loose on a
forty-acre tract of land, on part of
which the brick and tile works is To-
Gated.
The goats were bought to devour
the noXious weeds and underground
on the premises, which are a great
source of annoyance and which it
seemed impossible to get rid of any
other way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Believe in reddy's Ideas.

Columbus Grove, o., Aug. 3.-At
Malinta, just north of this place, is
family which is a living example of
the principles and precepts expounded
by President Roosevelt. Rufus and
Mary j. Spangler are the parents of II
children, one of whom died in infan-
cy. The others grew to maturity and
nearly all are now married.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Hope to ssttls Strike

Massillof. Aug. 3.-According to
the statement of local operators the
miners and operators will meet the
first of next week in final attempt
to settle the long coal strike in the
Massillon district Both sides have
tired of their stands and settle
ment is probable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
cIerk Prefers charnes.

Akron, o., Aug. "a. G. Kelly, f.
nancial clerk in the adjutant gener-
ais office was deposed yesterday. He
says he will file charges against
Critchfield and Kaufman charging
them with extravaganza and illegally
running the office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Republican aoas Reforma.

Toledo, O., Aug. 3.-George Wal
dorf, a former leader of the Republi-
can machine, tonight at meeting of
representative Republicans, told of
machine methods and said he had re-
formed. His sreech caused sensa-
ton
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
FIXING FENCES
James J, Grant at MassiIIon Looking
Altar Coporaee;op,I In+erae+e

After Congressional Interests.
Massillon, O., Aug. 3.-Congression-
al Candidate James ]. Grant, Stark
county's hope for the Republican. con-
gressional convention at Youngstown,
was visiting "the boys" is Massillon
Friday, and incidentally fixing a few
fences. There is some Kennedy senti-
ment in Massillon, and the distin-
guished visitor spent most of mis- time
doing missionary" work with this
opposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Coal Miner la a Suicide.

New Philadelphia, o.. Aug. 3.-Er-
nest Robb, so years old, a coal miner
committed suicide by blowing off the
top of his head with shotgun. His
wife and six children survive.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
Brother VS.. Brother.


Portsmouth, o., Aug. 3.-John M.
Dever has filed suit for damages in
the sum of $15,2S0 against his brother,
Solomon Dever. because of a bullet
wound alleged to have been inflicted
on July 2. The men are prominent
farmers and the shooting took place
during an alteration over school
matters. He also alleges that his
right arm is useless. Solomon Dever
was recently bound over to the grand
jury under charge of shooting with
intent to kill.
5oyhood Days Recalled.
Springfield, o., Aug. 3.--At the an.
nual reunion at Snyder park, of pu-
pills OF the district school, at Lagonda
William H. Berger, the old teacher
who Is now "a years of age, conducted
the school for one session Just as it
was conducted back in 1854. At this
mock session many of the old schol-
ars, now gray-headed, and many of
them feeble, were In their old places
just as they were more than half a
century ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-08-07
No sneoial GRAND Iuru.

Akron. o., Aug. 3.-The prosecutor
says he won't call special grand jury
to investigate the shortage in the
county treasury. ~
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1906-05-26
COMMENCEMENT BALL
At the Socorro Opera House Last
Night Was An Elaborate and
Successful Affair.
SCHOOL OF MINES STUDENTS
Entertain a Large Number of Their
Friends in a Most Hospitable
Manner.

The young men of the School
Ot Mines gave commencement
ball in the Socorro opera house
last night that will not fail To b.
long remembered as one Of the
most elaborate and successful
given on Such an occasion since
the founding of the institution.
The ball was a fitting close to
year marked by grade and
excellence OF work that are rarely
equalled at any educational insti-
tuition in the land.
The opera house had been
tastefully decorated with the
national colors. Devine'S or
chestra of Albuquerque, assisted
by Prof. Rayo X. Reyes of this
city, rendered a quality OF dance
music that met with general and
hearty approval. The grand
march began promptly at nine
O'Clock and from that time until
near three o'clock in the morning
the large company of guests pres
ent enjoyed themselves to the
top of their bent. The young
men responsible for the proper
conduct of affairs are to be heart
lily congratulated over their sue
cess. Every feature of the even
ing's entertainment was extreme
" we'll planned and equally we'll
executed.
1t is not out OF place to add
that the success OF the COM
mencement ball is exactly in line
with the character of work done
by the young men at the School
OF Mines during the year just
closed. Between twenty and
thirty we're enrolled for the
strictly collegiate work of the
institution, and a brighter and
more earnest and studious class
of young men is rarely gotten to-
gether. A good many of them
will return next year. and these
with others already promised
will in all probability break even
this years excellent record.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1906-05-26
TO THE WATER COMMITTEE.
Concerning the Complaints That Be
gin Regularly at This Season
ofthe Year

The present water committee
of the city council has a fine OPP
portunity to distinguish itself
The regular annual complaints
of shortage of water in certain
parts of the city are beginning to
be heard. The city's water sup
ply is abundant for the domestic
uses of a CITY of twice the popu-
lation of Socorro. but il is not
sufficient to do this and at the
same time to irrigate the whole
surrounding country. mebody
is, as usual at this season, using
many times the amount OF water
lie is entitled to use, with the re-
suit that his neighborS must go
without necessary supply.
Furthermore. there is likely to be
repetition of the experience of
several successive summers past,
when, on the breaking out of fire
III the city, there has been found
to be absolutely no pressure of
water in the mains. These are
matters that will not bear tritling
with, and the sooner the councils
water committee give them their
careful and effective consideration
the better it will be for all con-
cerned.
The Socorro chieftain. [volume] (Socorro, N.M.) 1902-1959, 1906-05-26
RANGES IN FINE CONDITION.
w. H. Lilies Buys About Forty Car
loads of Cattle from Various
Raisers.

w. III. Lilies. the well known
Socorro county stock buyer, is III
the city, and was a business
caller at The Evening Citizen
Office this morning. He reports
the ranges better in Socorro
county and other southern coun-
ties this season for stock raising
than for several years past, and
also stated that cattle movements
would be quite extensive if the
raisers would come down little
in prices. Last week. however,
he purchased about forty car
loads of two, three and four-year-
olds, and a few yearlings, from
various raisers, making shipment
to the Browning Land and Cattle
company, at Lamar, Colo. Mr..
Lilies is here today with several
car loads of cattle at the local
stock yards, where the animals
are being inspected by Inspector
Napier, of the cattle sanitary
board, after which they will be
shipped through to Colorado
pastures. Mr.. Lilies returns to
Socorro tonight. Albuquerque
Citizen.