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The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
HEAVY BLOW pEALr.

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept 5-The
San Bernardino Board of Education
this evening passed a rule practically
killing fraternal organizations in the
local high school. The reason advanced
is that the fraternal organizations are
exclusive sets and that they combine
to rule school politics.
second ruling will be made opening
the student body Organization in the
high school to all students except those
who are members of fraternal organi-
zations. 1t is thought this will put an
effectual check on the attempts of the
high schools to emulate the example OF
colleges in establishing fraternities
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
RUN INTO A WIRE FENCE.

SAN DIEGO. Sept. 5.-George Com
paret and Eugene Dansy Jr were the
victims of a painful accident yesterday
on the Russ High School grounds. They
were chasing a football when Comparet
ran full into a wire fence placed
around some trees to protect them.
Daney fell over him. Comparet sus-
tanned the fracture OF a rib, while Da-
ney broke his nose in two places
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
MONTHLY SCHOOL REPORTS
SHOW EFFECT OF STRIKE
Falling on In Attendance Amounts
Only to Two Per Cent of Previous
Average.

While all the monthly reports of
schools have not yet been received by
the Board of Education, it has been
determined by those now on file in the
office of Superintendent Roncovieri that
the strike has not effected the attend
ance of pupils as much as 1t was at
first feared. Superintendent Roncovieri
stated yesterday evening that the loss
in attendance as result of the strike
would amount to about two per cent of
the average attendance under previous
conditions. A statistical report is being
prepared to show how the attendance
now compares with that of a year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
League of Policy-Holders
Abandons Work in Court.

-IRED of the tactics OF l."
A. Moore and his assist
ants, representing the re-
ceiver of the Traders Insur-
ance Company of Chicago, POL
fcy-hOIders have decided to ask
an Illinois court to remove them
frcm office. 1t Is charged thnt
they are acting In the interests
of stockholders to the injury of
the policy-holders.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
INJUNCTION AGAINST A
CATTLE COMPANY DENIED
Judge Whitson Does Not Think That
1rreparablc Damage VIII BE Done
to Irrigation Reservation.

United States District Judge Whit
son denied the petition of Assistant
United States Attorney George Clark
yesterday for a restraining order
against the Hickey Land and Cattle
Company on the ground that it did not
appear from the complaint that irre-
parable injury would be done before
the matter could be tried on its merits.
He ordered the defendants to appear
on Monday, October l, at 10 a. m. to
show cause why an injunction should
not issue against them restraining
them from taking water from the
Alkali Lake Basin. q Government irri-
cation reservation, lying partly IN Cal
ifornia and partly in Nevada.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
Circuit Judges Co to se.tfI.

United States Circuit Judges w. W.
Morrow and Erskine N. Ross started
for Seattle last evening to attend the
session OF the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals at that place. Frank
D Monckton, clerk OF the court. ac-
companies them
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06

Y ACK of co-operation hns
h caused the Policy-holders'
League to abandon Its
plan to force payment from
welchfng insurance companies
by resorting to the courts of
Europe and America. The
league will continue to assist In
adjusting the affairs of the Fire
mans Fund and other corpor-
ations.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
AGED MINISTER DIES.

SANTA CRUZ. Sept 5.-Rev A. e.
Sears, an octogenarian, who for many
years was leading clergyman in the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, died
q few days ago at the home OF his son
near Wrights. in the Santa Cruz noun
tains.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
EXCHANGE on PRoFEssoRs..

turned yesterday from Italy He said that ar
rangements had been made for the exchange OF
university professors between that country and
the United States the same lines as the sys-
tenn now in force between America and Ger
many.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
Imperial watchman,. cIoc,...

Louis Weule Co, agents, log Steuart
st--Watches, clocks, chronometers
nautical INSTRUMENTS, Z. S. Govt charts
and maps.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
Mrs. Britain Becomes Bride of Attorney
Who Guarded Her Interests in Court.
Marriage San Francisco Capitalists Bullock

REDWOOD. CITY, Sept. 5.-Society
received surprise this morning by the
announcement of the marriage of Dis
! trict~ Attorney J. j. Bullock to Mrs.
Isabella Fallon Britain, former wife
of Nat J. Britain, the well-known capi-
talist and clubman of San Francisco.
The ceremony was performed by Judge
George H. Buck, and but two witnesses,
Under Sheriff H F. Butts and w. J.
Plump, were present at the ceremony.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
couple took the train for San Fran
cisco. where they will spend their
honeymoon.
RELINQUISHES ALL CLAIMS.
Before her marriage this morning
Mrs. Bullock laid aside all claims to
the 5000 per month alimony which she
was receiving from her former hus-
band and agreed to give up all claim
to the home place near here, known
as the Britain ranch. In return for
the property Britain passed over
check for $4,000 and agreed to care for
the three children, which were award
ed to the mother in the divorce grant
ed April Z, 1899.
Mrs. Bullock was a Miss Fallon and
the daughter of one of California's
most prominent pioneers. She was
married to Colonel Britain about
twenty five years ago and bore him
three daughters. They lived appar-
emily happily in their country home.
near here, until society was surprised
to hear that Mrs. Britain wss suing
her husband for divorce She first
asked for a separation on the ground
of cruelty, alleging an uncontrollable
temper as the cause of all the trouble.
After the case was taken up Mrs. Brit
tan was persuaded that it would be
better for her children if the charge
was changed to desertion, and as Brit
tan dfd not object that charge now
stands on the books in the clerks
Office
MARRIED AFTER TRANSFER.
Britain was a heavy loser in the San
Francisco fire and soon found himself
hard pressed for ready cash. He then
applied to the courts here for a modifi-
cation of the decree and asked that the
alinony be cut down to $50 a month.
Mrs. Britain then came forward and
signed an agreement with her former
husband in which she promised to re-
lease her claim on the home for a
consideration of $4,000 and a stated
monthly allowance. The transfer was
to be made before the 18th of this
month, and every one was surprised
this morning when she appeared be-
fore the court and asked that the
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06

Redfern, Warner and r. q G. Corsets: full
stock; corsets lifted; at 907 Ellis St. near Van
Ness ave. Dora Cantrowtth and George Hendy.s
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06

Eyes Innnmed BY Dust and smokes
Murine Eye Remedy soothes. ouickIy Cures.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06

YOUNG GRADUATE KILLS HIMsELF.-San
lose Sept 5-Thomas Gruwel aged % years. a
recent graduate of a local business college, shot
and killed himself in the rear of livery stable
here Tuesday afternoon. Companions of the
young man believe his act was the result of an
unfortunate love affair.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-06
Photographic Portraits.
Werner Bros,

Expert watchmakers and jewelers., 2106
Fillmore. bet. California & Sacramento.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
FIGHT OVER $500
Brings a Race Track Follower and a
Colored "Swipe" to Police
Headquarters.

Harry Jacobs, race track follower,
and VIM. Kenny, a colored hostler,
were arrested at the race track yes
terday afternoon for fighting and
brought to police headquarters.
1t seems that wager of So was
made on the second heat of the 2:21
trot as to which of two horses would
be second to come under the wire.
The honor went to Wood Girl and
both men claimed that they had plac-
ed their money on her. Words led to
blows in which Jacobs is said to have
come out second best. While the fistic
argument was going in officers Lehnis
and Zimmerman and Detective Ryan
appeared on the scene and placed
them under arrest. They were brought
to the city building where the "swipe"
was required to put up a bond for his
appearance on Friday morning at 10
o'clock. Jacobs was fined $40, which
he paid and was invited to get out
of town. He left for Dayton, where a
race meet is also on this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
PERSONALS.

Harvey Clapper has taken a posi-
ton with the Louisville Machine Co.
The Hon. Paul F. Loichot went to
Nelsonville today, and will be there
for the next few days.
Dogs raided the sheepfold- of Jesse
Oyster night before last, and killed
"a sheep and wounded six.
J. A. Cachat of Cleveland is spend
ing week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Cachat, on the Harrisburg
road.
Miss GIumbaugh went to Canton 10.
day.
Mrs. Michael Gotter transacted bust
ness in Canton this morning.
Miss Emelia Paulet was Canton
visito" today.
Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Rhodes went
to Canton today.
C A. Brumbaugh went to Canton on
business this morning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
THEIR BEER
Was Miraculously Chang
ed to Water-Sad Fate
Of a "Belling" Party.
Personal News From
Louisville.

Louisville, O., July 3.-A bunch OF
young people of Louisville went to
the home of Edward .'chrader on
West Main street, night before last
for the purpose of "belling" him and
his bride, and took with them what
was supposed to be keg of beer.
This they left at the water works
pumping station
While they were belling Schrader
the beer, and great was their sorrow
when they found that the beer was
only water. The names of the "swip'
ers" could not be learned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
THE LAST RITES
Solemn Funeral Services Held for the
Late n. D. McCrea at st.
Johns Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning for the late Hugh D. McCrea
at st. Johns church, large party OF
relatives, business associates and
friends attending.
At $3.50 the funeral cortege proceed
ed from his late residence to the
church, where the services were held
at o'clock. A solemn high mass was
read by assistant Rev. Kingsley, while
Rev. P j. Mcguire, late pastor of the
deceased, had charge of the services.
In his sermon, Father Mcclure paid
a high tribute to Mr.. McCrea. they
having been fast friends for many
years After the services the funeral
cortege proceeded to ST. Johns Gem
etery, where interment was made In
the family lot.
During the offertory Miss Sarah La
vim sang a solo, Il Know My Re-
'deemer Liveth" and at the close of the
mass, Jerusalem, My Happy Home %
The Canton council, Knights of Co
lumbus, of which Mr.. McCrea was a
charter memoer, and held the Office of
advocate, attended in a body, about
one hundred being present
The board of trade and the Elks,
in both Of which he was an active
member, were well represented
Besides representatives of all the
undertaking firms in the city, those
present from out of town were as fol-
lows: julius Hug, Navarro, j. S. Orr,
and F. A. OrtseifeT, Youngstown; S.
Higard, j. S Hollinger, Massillon;
George Billow, Akron; w. H. Sluss,
Louisville; James A. Linn, New Phil
adelphia; A. F. Brinker, Stanwood; !;
A. A. Reimsnyder, l.. w. Demons, New
Berlin; P. V. Hamilton, Pierce; w.
w. Mcfarland, Warren; C. Burwell,
Magnolia, and Roscoe T. Sharer, Ali
ance.
The pallbearers were: Judge Henry
w. Harter; Augustus Dannemiller,
John Brothers, James Rose, L. A.
Loichot, William j. Poyser, Edward
Byer and Robert Bell.
Many beautiful offerings by friends
and business firms with which Mr..
McCrea was associated bore testimony
to the high esteem in which he was
held, as follows: Canton home Fur
nishing company employees; Canton
Funeral Directors; Knights of Colum-
bus; Canton Elks; Board of Trade;
Miller Coach and Livery company;
Y. M. c. A. business members; Capt.
George Billows and Son, Akron; Co
lumbus Casket company; Gillen &
Sons, Youngstown; United States Cas-
ket company, Scottdale. Pa; G. E.
Lorch and Brothers, Pittsburg.
The funeral was In charge of his
late business partner. John L. Arm
| old.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
CLAY D|CCERS co
OUT ON A STRIKE

Massillon July 3-Ten men, employ
ed as clay diggers by the Everhard
company at the company's factory two
miles northwest of the city, refused to
return to work Monday morning alleg-
ing that the company had given them
notice of a reduction in wages to
go into effect July l. The men say
they are asked to take two cents a
ton less than they have been receiv-
ing. The men we're about the city
Monday and said they did not know
when settlement would be made.
They declared they could not return
TO work at the new price offered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
MARSHAL
DROPPED MANY
Sixteen Places Are Abol-
ished or Allowed to Re-
main Vacant - New
Men Are Democrats.
A Massillon Man Be-
comes Chief Assistant.

Columbus O. July 3.-State Fire
Marshal Creamer today made com
plete reorganization of his office. Six
teen places are abolished or permitted
to remain vacant Those dropped are
H. s. Commings, G.. e. Goodell and
Frank Newcomer of Toledo; F. G.
Mauck, J. j. Finnucan, Silas H. Cole,
NJ d. Errico, and Miss Wenban, stem
Ographer, of Cleveland; F. e. New
house and j. e. Innis of Cincinnati; {;
r. r. Quincy, Mansfield; 9. j. Putnam,
Van Vert; F. M. Beckett, McConnells.
vile; F. B. Moorehouse, Huntsburg;
A. J. Frinni, Dayton; A. C. West,
Washington c. Fl.
One man is retained at Toledo; II
H. Hollenbeck, Republican; one at
Cleveland William Brocton, and one
at Cincinnati, Jack Ambrose.
The appointees are as follows; H
II. Hollenbeck, Chardon, special as
sistant H. G. Deweese, Massillon
chief assistant; George NJ Thrush
Canal Winchester second deputy; AS
sistants Frederick Hinkle and Nathan
Fergebaum, of Cleveland; Mark Howe
Toledo; Earl Bloom, Bowling Green
William Swaney, Cincinnati; Valen
tine Lee, Sidney; Charles Andrews
Mansfield; Earl Ferguson, Van Vert
and J. C. Nichols, Cambridge.
1t is estimated that the reduction II
force will reduce the expenses of tht
department one-half.
Ali the old men retained are, o.
course, Republicans. All the new ones
appointed are Democrats except Mr.
Hollenbeck Chief Clerk Brennan SAID
that the appointments had been made
without any reference to the wishes
of the governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
MORE BIG P|CN|CS
Excursion Agent Cooley Has Secured
Several for Meyers Lake Park.

Within the past few days Excursion
Agent Cooley has booked several more
big picnics for Meyers Lake park
A contract was made with the Am
erican Cereal company Of Akron yes
terday whereby it's employees, number
ing about 1000, will picnic at Meyers
Lake Park on July IA, coming in over
the B. & o. road
Excursion Agent Cooley has also
booked the Milwaukee club of Eagles
of Steubenville and Wellsburg, w. Va,
for July "a. They will come in over
the Wabash several hundred strong.
Manager King is anxious to get a
challenge from some local ball team
for a game that day, the home boys
to receive half the gate receipts.
The Sunday scnool of Trinity Unit
ed Evangelical church will picnic at
Meyers Lake Park July IL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
SIX HURT
When the Hack Went Into the Ditch,
and Man and Wife May Die.
Auto Frightened Team.

Akron, o., July 3.-Six passengers
were hurt when the Flattis-Doyles-
town hack went into ditch at Hames-
town. The team became frightened at
an automobile. Henry Rnineiander,
of Akron, and his wife may die.
Rhinelander's chest was crushed and
his ribs were forced into his lungs.
Mrs. Rhinelande-s hips were crush
ed and she suffered internal injuries.
Vesta Rhinelander, years old, and
Emma were hardly bruised. Mrs.
John Francis, of Johnson Corners /;
Mrs. A. H. Kline and Mrs. ]. c. Be-
nard, of Akron, were badly bruised
about the head and body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
INSPECTION
Of Company by Major GerIach Cali
ed Forth Well Deserved Com
pIiments-New Quarters.

Major Gerlach, of the Ohio National
Guard, made an inspection OF Co. q
last night at their new armory at
the corner of North and North Mar
ket streets.
The attendance was good. The men
made a very neat appearance; the
equipment was In good condition, and
the inspection officer complimented
them highly on their good work In
moving from their old quarters and
in getting ready for the inspection in
such limited time-three days.
The major thinks that our boys have
the finest equipment and the most
complete armory In the state, and he
considers the new location of the arm
cry much better than the old one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
FOUR SUSPECTS RUN IN
The Police Department Gets Busy at the RaceTrack
and Places Quartet of Suspects Under Arrest.

race track yesterday and brought to
police headquarters where charge of
suspicion was lodged against them.
They will be held until after the race
meet closes. They gave their names
as Johnny Murphy, alias Scott, s. An
dry, William Cole and Joseph Bren-
nan.
The administration is certainly to
be congratulated in carrying out a
well planned campaign to protect the
visitors to the city from the opera
Itions of thieves and crooks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
RACE TRACK

Followers Swarm to Canton Because
Of the Pool Selling.
From the large number or race
track followers registered at the no.
tells here from all over this section of
the country 1t is evident that the
Canton races are attracting wide
spread attention. This is due mainly
to the fact that pool selling is allow
ed. Pool selling was started Monday
night ON Fifth street in the Courtland
hotel building by the Crescent club
of Cleveland, and they are doing a
large business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06

Mayor Turnbull and Chief of Police
Smith have made arrangements TO use
extra efforts this week to rid the city
of crooks and pickpocKets. The reg
ular police force has been increased
by tn eaddition fseveral new men
while the older and more experienced
are working in plain clothes.
AS result of their efforts thus far
four slick strangers, who have been
shadowed for day or two, were
rounded up by Detective Ryan, Off
GERS Lehnis, Riblet and Rifle at the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
MOGADORE MAN
Killed by Fall to Barn Floor While
Unloading Hay.

Akron, July 3.-Samuel Mishler was
fatally injured by fall to the fioe'
of the barn of his brother-in-law, Jac.
OBJ Kurtz in Springfield township Mon,
day afternoon. He Tds unloading
hay when the trip rope on the loader
to which he was holding broke, and
he fell to the floor, eight feet below
fracturing his skull and affecting the
base of his brain so that he died.
The home of Mr.. Kurtz is on the
Canton-Akron line near the sub-sta-
ton, and the physicians of Uniontown
soon arrived but could do nothing to
help the dying man and he became
gradually worse until death relieved
him.
Mr.. Mishler was single and lived
with his mother in Mogadore.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
JUDGMENTS
Against the Massillon
Bridge Company Are
Ordered Set Aside by
the Court at Fremont.

Fremont, o., July 3.-The default
judgments aggregating $3S,000 obtain
ed in local court last April against
the Massillon Bridge company by Hal
DeRan and Frank Monnett, represent
ing taxpayers, were set aside by Judge
Alexander on the grounds that the
bridge company had not been served
legally and was not represented in
court at the time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
EASY PICKING
Rich Cievelander Dropped $11oo on
the Hironemus Game at the
Race Track Yesterday.

Games of chance are very few in
number at the race track this week,
but the old hironemous game, so an
eient that 1t has whiskers on, was well
patronized yesterday.
One rich and sporty Cleveland
butcher tried to put the game out OF
business with the usual result. Luck
was against him all afternoon and he
when he quit was loser to the tune OF
$l100.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
Mayor Hits Councilman.

Pomeroy, o., July 3.-Mayor Web
ster hit Councilman Long over the
head with his gavel when the latter
tried to knock him down with a desk.
The fight was the result of reading
the report of the state examiner de-
claring Long ineligible
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
Want Place for Thurman.

Columbus, o., July 3.-General Pow
ell and Horace Chapman have asked
the governor to appoint Allen Thur-
man as the Democratic member of the
state railway commission.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06

Justice and Mrs. William r.. Day
of TAI North Market street, left yester-
day morning for Maekinac Island
where they will spend the hot months
at their summer cottage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
CRUSHED BY A BIG ROCK.
Old Man Meets Frightfui Death In a
Mine North Of New Phila-
deinhia

New Philadelphia, July 3.--John
Wattins, aged 65, bachelor, was
crushed-to death by a rock said TO
weigh two tons at the Somerdale coal
mine. ten miles north of this city
His head and chest were frightfulli
crushed. his right leg broken and his
body badly bruised.
Wattins was working alone in the
room when the accident occurred.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
New Flaa al State tionse.

Superintendent Syockley of the
state house and grounds will raise
q nag on the state house today having
46 stars, In honor OF Oklahoma which
will De admitted to statehoo6 today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
DAMAGE SUIT
Judgment Asked Against the w & L
e. for Cutting of Boys Heel.

'S 1T ~ ''Ne''
Attorneys AXE and Day yesterday
filed a bill of particulars in the court
of J. A. Bowman, justice of the peace,
wherein Nicholas Campbell by Frank
Campbell, his next friend, alleging
that Nicholas Campbell, a minor, on
the oath day of January, 1906, was
knocked down and had his heel cut
on by passenger train which was ap-
preaching at the intersection of the
Wheeling & Lake Erie tracks and La
fayette street. The plaintiff AYERS that
the train approached said point with
out any signal by bell or whistle be-
ing first given. Damages in the sum
Of $500 is prayed for.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
Harris to Inyestiuate.

Columbus, o., July 3.-Presddent
Green and Secretary Savage of the
Ohio Mine Workers, have asked Gov
ernor Harris to investigate conditions
in Eastern Ohio. They complained
miners were being treated unfairly.
Harris promised to investigate
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
new BERLIN

Township Teachers Hired-Course of
Study Slightly Changed.
New Berlin, July 3.-The township
board of education met Monday even
ing in the clerks Office. They COM
pleted the list Of township teachers
by the election of the following: Dis
trict No. 1, Perry J. Lott; No. 10.
Miss Una D. Connell; No. IA, Lloyd
C. Brown.
The former course of study was re-
adopted with the exception of McMas-
ter's history. Davidson's history was
the one chosen. Bills were presented
and acted upon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
ArtfuI Women.

Mrs. Wisewun-How do you like
my new gown, dear7
Mrs. Notnext-It's just too lovely,
for anything. What did you put up
for it?
Mrs. Wisewun--A bluff and few
tears.-Chicago News.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-06
--latest for Sea sickness,

Bright red spectacles accompanied
by Internal doses of calomel, form q
new German specific agent against
sea sickness.