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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-07-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
SULLIVAN SNYDER.

Sullivan Snyder, farmer. died at
his home, one and ono-haff miles
north OF New Berlin, at s o'clock yes
terday morning. Mr.. Snyder was 50
years old and leaves a family, The
funeral services Will be held W'edneD-
Cay afternoon in The Reformed church
at New Berlin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-07-09

Owing to the kind Of person he has
confessed himself to be it is only fair
to assume that Harry Orchard smokes
cigarettes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-07-09
Legal Notice.

Notice Is hereby given TO the stock-
holders Of The Northern Engraving
1907, az the office OF the Company. 23i
East seventh street Canton. Ohio, there
VIII be a meeting OF the stockholders OF
said company 10 consider the subject OF
disposng OF It's property by sale TO
Oscar r. Kwiat and surrcndering its
charter and corporate authority and
franchises
2wN BY q. a. Ley, President,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-07-09
STEAM Err ARROW

To sanduskydaily, except sunday, at 2;3o
p. m. Leaves n.Bay $3.50 a. m, calling
direction.
summer schedule in effect about June %,
Leave ssndnsl,y 1910 a m. ,'hD p. M, ar
rive l0.I5 a. M, $50 p. m, tsiis
Leave Xelleys Island 200 o. M, i;l0 y. m.
arrive b:l5 n. M, BIO y. m.
MIDDLE-BASS.
Commencing juno nth Steamer Arrow
VIII run 70 Clevelan nd every Tuesday. Leav-
Ing sandusky at T:SO n. m. Returning leave
Cleveland i;5O y. m.
Fare 10 Cts. Round Trip.
sundays boat to Put-in-Bay $3.50 y, IN.
e. M. FALL, Mgr,
Sandusky, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-07-09

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
NEW FRISCO MAYOR
TO Be SELECTED
Prosecutors Agree Upon the
Names Of Several
Men.

SAN FRANCISCO, July s.-Monday
afternoon probably will see the selec-
ton OF q man 20 succeed Eugene E.
Schmitz. and acting Mayor Gallagher
as chief executive OF the city a tenta-
tive agreement has been reached be-
tween the prosecutors upon the names
OF several men whose qualifications
are regarded as nearly what is required.
District Attorney Langdon says that
an agreement upon a mayor has not yet
been reached. but that the beginning
of next week probably would bring a
definite conclusion of the consultations.
1t Is the intention OF the prosecution
to start two graft trials next week
that Of Louis Glass in Judge Law
lor's court. and Theodore V. Halsey. IN
Judge DUNES court. Glass and Hal
sey are both officials OF the Pacific
States Telephone Company. The argu-
ment on Halsey's motion 70 quash the
Indictment against him has been con-
cluded before Judge Dunno, who Is to
decide the matter on Friday II is eX-
pected he will deny the motion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
IRISH MILLIONS
FOR SCAYENGER?
If Relationship Is Proved
He Will Clean Up"
Fortune.

ROCHESTER, July 3.-AIichael Nina
han. poor street sweeper OF Rising
place, this city, may re heir to part OF
the s21.0o0.0OO which Michael Minaha1.
believed TO be an uncle, has left IN
Ireland 10 his next OF kin. Michael
came to this country when in his teens
and was separated from all his rela-
lives. He remembers that he had an
uncle whose namesake he was, and
II is this uncle who the Rochester
Michael thinks left the 81. coo coo.
The Irish millionaire came 10 this
country many years ago and lived for
short time in New Jersey, leaving
FOR the West, where he made consider
able money, and returned 10 his native
land. near Dublin. II is said that he
started brewery on the American plan
and therein made his fortune.
Michael Minahan, the street sweeper.
has three grOwn-up daughters, Catherine
keeps his house, and Maud and Anna
work in Offices. The family is anxious
to hear OF any one who can trace the
family tree Of the Dublin brewer and
their own so that the branches inter
lock. and prove that some OF the money
may legally come 10 them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
TAFT ON HOLIDAY,
SKIPS CONVENTION
Before Canadian Vacation
Sees Chief Ohio
Boomer.

Secretary Of War William H. Taft left
Washington this morning for a month S
holiday, which he will spend with Mrs.
Taft and their children at their sum-
mer home at Murray Bay. Canada The
Secretary left at o'clock over the
Pennsylvania railroad for New York
where he viii arrive shortly after 1
O'Clock. He will spend a few hours there
with his brother, Henry W. Taft, and
will leave at I O'Clock for Milbury
Mass. 10 make brief visit to his moth
er, who resides there. The Secretary
will leave Milhury early tomorrow morn
ing for Murray Bay, arriving at his
summer home late in the evening. He
viii spend about an even month in
Canada, returning to his office early
in August
Just before leaving the city, the Sec
rotary reached a definite decision that
he would be unable to attend the State
Republican convention in Oklahoma.
and so notified the officials in charge
lie was In conference late yesterday
afternoon and last night with Arthur I
Norys, State insurance commissioner of
Ohio, who is managing the War Secre-
tary's Presidential campaign in the
Buckeye State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
JURORS HYPNOTIZED
BY DEFENDANT?
Five Mysteriously Stricken
and Voodoo Doctor
Suspected.

CHICAGO. July 3.-Five of the jurors
picked TO try Herman Billik, for the
murder OF the Vrzai family have been
mysteriously stricken. Two were pros
trated Friday and had TO be relieved
from duty. A new sensation was ere
ated when three more jurors fell victims
to a puzzling malady that battles the
doctors. Belief that Billik, hypnotist,
voodoo. doctor and fortune teller, has
bypnotized these men who would have
been called on 20 decide his fate has
grown among court attaches and those
who have been attending the trial. At
the opening of court two accepted jurors
rushed into the courtroom in con-
dition bordering on nervous hysteria,
and begged 20 be released
The third juror, Carl Patterson, was
unable TO talk when questioned by
Judge Barnes.
Il feel dizzy" said Patterson, after
Judge Barnes had sharply questioned
him.
Then, when excused. he fell prone TO
the floor and lay at full length in front
OF Billik. The stolid defendant smiled
grimly when Weise and Seehausen, two
other jurors, made application for dis
charge from jury service.
The State asserts Billik possesses re-
markable psychic powers, and 10 is said
Of him that he is able TO exert influence
over all persons who are susceptible 10
hypnotism. All Of the men who have
been released are men of nervous tenn
permanent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
COURTING CLOSES
At 1880 SHARP

NEW YORK, July 3--The Official
hour to close your evening counting is
1920 by the clock 10 a dot At that
hour Magistrate Hyman. of Brooklyn,
announced TO love-lorn Christina Mohn
she must say to her model sweetheart,
Arthur Flee: Arthur, darling, it's
time for you to CO.
Christina, who is bewitching and
fifteen. had Mrs. Flee. her sweetheart's
mother, and the green grocer, Harry
Withers. in the magistrates court, de-
handing that they show cause why they
interfere with the lovemaking of her
self and Arthur. She branded Arthur
as a model. but the defendants used
to come into the parlor. turn down the
gas and say harsh things at the most
interesting moments. She wanted them
estopped. She said il wasn't right that
a man and maid. who wanted to get
engaged. couldn't have a chance without
any hindrance-
What time do you generally leave
this young lady at nightZ'' asked the
magistrate Of Arthur.
Eleven mumbled Flee, bashfully.
Never afterward-and sometimes be-
fore, when we've had a quarrel"
well. you make il 1890 to the minute
after this" ordered the laWgiver. Then.
turning to the unsympathetic mother.
he said sternly. Let these young folks
alone. They aren't doing any harm"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
SHE SAVES TRAIN
BY WAVING SKIRT
Phone Message Reaches
Farmers Wife Just
in Time.

GALETON, Pa, July 3.-rhe quick
action of the telegraph operator at
Lyman Run. Pa. on the B. & s..
assisted by a woman who obeyed the
operators instructions and ran from
her home in time to flag the morning
express from Addison, saved that train
from disaster.
The operator at Lyman Run heard
the noise OF an approaching train, and
a minute later saw a runaway of nine
loaded log cars whiz by his window.
He realized that the morning express
was somewhere between this place and
Germania. and that a collision was i'm
minent. There was no telegraph sta
ton where he could reach the passen-
ger train to have II tagged.
He recalled that several miles down
the track was a farmhouse that had a
telephone. Then he enlisted the services
of the Germania operator to help raise
the desired point Finally an answer
was obtained from a woman, and she
was told to flag the express and warn
them of the danger.
This the unnamed heroine did by run
ming ont on the track waving a red
flannel petticoat, having received the
message just as the train was coming.
The crew ran up the main track and
threw a switch to ditch the runaways.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
THREE DEAD, MANY HURT,
EXPRESS HITS FREIGHT

SUNBURY, Pa, July 3.-Three persons
were killed and many injured when the
Buffalo express. eastbound. on the
Pennsylvania railroad. crashed into A
freight train which was taking the sid
ing two miles from this city, as pub
lished in The Times yesterday. The
dead:
FRANK J. McEVILLA, Williamsport.
HARRY EYER, Williarlsport.
F. P. HUNTER, Harrisburg
The accident occurred at a sharp bend
in the road. The express. which was
a few minutes late, was going at fun
speed in order to make up lost time.
Because of the bend the engineer was
unable to see the freight engine. which
was backing a freight from the main
track Seeing that a crash was newt
able. Engineer Ulmer called to his fire
man TO jump, while he stuck to his post
and applied the air.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
INDEPENDENCE DAY AT JAMES
TOWN.

Hundreds OF Washingtonians VIII pass
the Fourth at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton. Norfolk and Washington boats
give a delightful sail down TO Norfolk
and jamestown. The day service is par
ticularly attractive 10 tourists The
sailing hour is a m. the picturesque
and historic shores OF the river com
handing the attention Of passengers.
The steamer reaches the exposition pier
before nightfall. For this day service
the handsome steamers jamestown and
Newport News are employed. the regu-
lar liners sailing at $50 D. m, daily.
Information and tickets may be secured
at Seventh street wharf and AT ZO5
Fourteenth street. A partial program
is as follows:
1870 10 12-Grand parade concession
aires from Wsrpath on Lees Parade.
1i-Airship ascension by Capt. Eugene
Godet French aeronaut. weather IA
vorable. II 10 Thomas Jefferson Me-
mortal Association ceremonies In Con-
vention Hall u noon-Cannon salute
by army and navy. 10 5 o. NJ
Worlds championship games by Ameri-
can Athletic Union. $3.50 to 4:30-Afassed
band concert on reviewing stand 4:sO
to 6:3O-Military drill by cadets and
State National Guards, including a
sham battle. 4:30 to Exposition Choir
us of 500 voices. 5 D. m.-Airship as
cension by Eugene Godet. 7:15 to $50
Reproduction of the Great Republic by
lines Band, under the direction of f
lnnes. participated in by all the bands
on the exposition grounds and military
organizations. together with cannon
salute, concluding with fireworks by II.
J. Pain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
.CHILD'S CORPSE
GUARDED BY FOWL
For Two Days Body Float
ed on Parks Pleasure
Lake.

NEW YORK. July 5.-Two stately
swans and half a dozen brilliant plumag-
ed ducks circied and circled about z
wooden box that hoated on the lake in
Central Park yesterday afternoon. Be-
lieving some kindly person had put food
In the box for the birds. the crowds that
were out in row boats did not disturb
the graceful water fowl.
For hours the box drifted about with
the currents Of the lake. always accom-
panied by its escort Of birds. Then
Thomas Donahue, who has charge OF the
park water fowl. observed the strange
action OF his pets and got rowboat.
Donahue overlook the box twenty feet
from shore on that part OF the lake op-
posite West Seventy-seventh street. He
was Mortified TO find in IL the body Of
baby about one week old The body
was taken 70 the Arsenal police sta
ton in the park. where Lieutenant Nc
Cir said he believed the child had been
dead two days II is a mystery 70 the
police how the box nOated on the lake
two days without any one discovering
its contents. DonahUe says he had
missed several OF his swans and ducks
during that period, and he believes the
birds remained with the box.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
MARK TWAIN EMBARKS
As POSTAL REFORMER,,
TALKS ABOUT BOYHOOD
Tells How He Used to Get Spending Money Mail
ing Letters for Father, and Says He Believes
in Robbing on Big Scale Only.

used to give me letters with money 10
take them 20 the postoffice- This con-
stituted my one source OF income. as
il did for most youths in Missouri. 1
pocketed the money. The letters went
lust the same, only the receiver had TO
pay 1 believe this system did more
10 undermine the moral fiber of boys in
Missouri than anything 1 know. Fortu-
nately my moral character has since
been rehabilitated-
His Income Cut Of.
when England introduced stamps in
1s4s my feelings were badly anti-En-
glish as America took up the system,
and my income disappeared as my
father used 20 buy stamps and rut
them on the letters, and had to trudge
to the postofice and mail them with
out recompense.
II am taking up this matter on this
side, because IL is a curious commentary
on our government that If only the
English introduce a system, it is very
easy 20 get the United States to follow
suit. The mere fact that England has
done this acts with wonderful effect
on Congress. and If we glance back
along the line of governmental reforms
and Ideas We find that America only
adopted them after England had tried
them and found them desirable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03

LONDON. July 3.-Mark Twain, after
luncheon at the house of commons,
will accompany Henniker Heaton to the
postmaster general 10 urge the estab-
lishment of penny postage between the
United States and Great Britain
Mr.. Twain said:
Il have gone into this subject
thoroughly with Mr.. Heaton, and / an
convinced that the present postal az
rsngements are absurd. Why should
parcels of printed matter be carried be-
tween the two countries for a mere
nothing and letters charged at the rate
OF a dollar a pound? The whole bur-
den of postal cost comes on the send
ers of letters, and 70 my mind II IS
nothing but downright robbery TO e&-
tort a dollar a pound for letters.
Rob on a Big Scale.
IF the postoffice is in the robbery
business let il be on A decent scale, and
II it is going to rob the public let IT
do it for SO instead of 81 Magnitude IN
crime may be forgiven, but petty lar
ceny is abhorrent.
MY mind goes back 20 the old days
when IL cost as much as a quarter 10
send letters to New Orleans. We lad
no stamps in those days Ny father
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
TAFT MAY RETURN
BY WAY OF RUSSIA
AND TONGUES WAC
Politicians Speculate on
the Political Signifi-
canoe of Course.
Secretary's Wife Desires
to Make Trip Through
Siberia.

Secretary of War Tafts incidental an
1lounoement Just prior to his departure
from Washington this morning that he
will probably return from Manila next
fan by way of Siberia and Russia,
quickly gave rise to speculation in Of
fetal and diplomatic circles as to the
outcome OF such a visit as regarding
the relations of Russia and japan with
the United States.
The opportunity that would be ere
ated by the Secretary's visit for Russia
TO make a friendly demonstration over
him as the representative official Of
She American Administration and Gov
eminent would be one not to be over
looked, according 20 some views ex
pressed, and the effect would be far
PREACHING toward causing Japan to
change its apparent Indifferent attitude
toward this country.
While it has not yet been definitely
,decided by the Secretary that he shall
make the homeward journey via the
ETrans-Siberian route, il is intimated by
lfriends Of the family that doubtless he
will complete the circle of the globe for
the second time, it being Mrs. Tafts
desire to return through Europe The
overland route through Siberia is said
TO appeal 10 her. and as the western
terminus of this road is at Moscow, il
would not be surprising If the Tafts
continued their journey to the Russian
capital.
There appears to be no doubt in the
minds OF many WASHINGTON officials
that the visit OF Mr.. Taft TO Russia at
this time would result in a great con-
tlnuous ovation, such as no other Amer
lean has ever received in that country
FIhe experiences OF Mr.. Bryan and Gen
reral Grant are recalled, but considering
that just at this moment President
Roosevelt is pretty much in the eye Of
the world, and that Secretary Taft
doubtless would be heralded as his per-
Eonal ambassador, and possibly the next
President the manner in which the
Secre tary of War would be received can
. at once be appreciated
Russia might be particularly friendly
10 the American Secretary of War for
two reasons. She would have an op-
pOrtunlty to demonstrate afresh her
long time close friendship for this coun-
Try, and at the same time II would give
her a splendid opportunity to infiict
sting upon Japan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
SHIRT WAIST MAN
ACHIEVES VICTORY

TRENTON, July 2.-There's a well
come home awaiting the shirt waist
man in City Park today. He was
driven forth by Captain Durell. OF the
Park Guards, by an order which de-
creed he must conceal the cool shirt
waist under a coat while the band
played. OF go outside the park to enjoy
coatless comfort.
The shirt waist man wrote to the park
board. He wanted to know if the
board made it mandatory TO wear frock
coat ard lavender trousers for morn
ing strolls in the park. And what was
man to do who couldn't afford a
valet yet wanted to spend all day in
the park, which would necessitate at
least three sartorial shifts. The board
says the shirt waist mans point is well
taken. and he can hereafter come i'm
without a coat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
Girl Has Maroon Escape
From Viola BoyIan'S Fate
Man Made Friends With Child, Was Carrying
Her Down the Cellar When Attacked by
Women and Leaves Clue Behind

stairs. with one hand clapped over her
mouth The women bravely followed
him
What are you going to do with that
baby?' shouted Mrs. Platner.
None Of your business" was the re-
ply The man dropped the child and
started to attack her rescuers. He
struck at Mrs. Wachendorf. but changed
his mind and darted up the stairs, clos
ing the door after him. Both women
followed and saw him disappear around
corner.
Police Report Delayed.
Although the attempted assault took
place about 3 o'clock. IL was three hours
before any one thought to report the
matter TO Policeman O'Brien, of the
East Eighty-eighth street station, which
is only a stones throw from the apart
ment house. The police were furious.
and every man that could be spared
was put on the case. Lieutnants VOss.
Say. and Shydecker have clue which
indicates that the man wanted belongs
in the neighbOThOOd.
When the man entered the First ave-
nue. hallway with the little girl he car
ried a paper bag containing a black
derby hat In his hurry 70 get away
he left the derby hat in the cellar. The
lining shows that Il was purchased at
a store conducted by Max Booker, 1853
First avenue.
The women describe the man as about
twenty-six years old. good looking. with
black hair and eyes. He wore a blue
suit. light tie and new straw hat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
FIRES OF HELL
IN EVERY KISS,
SAYS PREACHER

CAIRO, Ill. July 3-More evil
turks in a poor little kiss than ali
the other vices put together, accord
ing to the Rev. l. y. Bass. of the
Calvary Baptist Church. In a dis
course. Mr.. Bass said the kiss was
the devils most cherished and fruit
fUl weapon for bringing in his har-
vests, and did more TO fill he'll than
whisky, drugs. and all evils invented
rolled into one.
He said: There is something won
derfuIly magnetic and thrilling in
kiss. When two sets OF lips come
together it Is like two clouds charged
with electricity, the one positive and
the other negative. And the result
is an emotional explosion and cloud
burst OF excessive passion and
ecstacy. Nothing has more OF
heavens fire or the fire Of hell than
kiss. The things perverted are the
worst instrumentalities for deadly
evil And 1 know nothing as subtle
and as damning as a burning. thrill
ing kiss. Great God, deliver us from
the kissing devil"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
FOWL HALF SINGED.,
LIGHTNING ENDS IT
Storm Comes Up and Fin
isles Task for Two Busy
Women.

WINSTED. CONF. July Mrs. Louis
Michael and Mrs. Hallock were az the
formers home at Plymouth preparing
a chicken for dinner. and had il half
singed when sharp electrical storm
came up. The frightened women shut
themselves In a clothes closet. Scarcely
had they done so when a shaft OF light
ming entered the house and completely
singed the fowl.
A hail storm followed, and the rattle
Of the hail sounded 70 the terrified
women like the crackie Of flames The
women debated whether or not 10 leave
the closet Mrs Michael argued that
they would surely be struck by light
ming II they opened the door, but II the
house was burning they would get out
somehow. So they stayed in the closet
until the storm passed. Luckily, the
lightning only tore of plaster and singed
the kitchen wall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03

NEW YORK. July 3--That little Susie
Clarke, four-year-old daughter Of
Thomas and Hannah Clarke. of 1884 Ave
nue. A, did not meet the fearful fate Df
Viola Boylan, is due probably TO the
courage OF Mrs. Henrietta Platner and
Mrs Wachendorf, both of whom live
a short distance from the Clarke home.
Susie, the youngest Of seven children.
was playing in front OF her home with
Anna, her oldest sister, when a we'll
dressed young man came along and
started to make friends with the young
er child. She Is very pretty. Anna
was called away. TO run on an errand.
and the stranger took advantage OF her
absence to win the confidence OF the
little fodder. He gave her pennies and
candy, and she willingly accompanied
him up East Eighty-ninth street to
First avenue.
Buys Her More Sweets.
At the corner he bought more sweets
for the child. When he reached 17J2
First avenue. large apartment house.
he attempted TO get the child into the
hallway. She hung back for a while,
but a few more pennies had the desired
effect He took her back in the hall
The darkness caused the child TO cry
out.
Her screams aroused Mrs. Piatner
who lives on the third floor. and Mrs.
Wachendorf. the janitress. The women
came on the run. and saw the man
carrying the child down the cellar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-03
TEXAS QUARANTINE
UPON CONSUNP TNES

FORT WORTH. Tex. July 3.-Follow-
ing the action OF health officers in
several Texas cities in declaring tuber-
culosis patients from the city hospitals.
comes the announcement that the State
health Office will in few days issue a
proclamation effectuaIly quarantining
the entire State of Texas against con-
sumptives in the advanced stages of the
disease.
The election of consumptives from city
hospitals in San Antonio and other Texas
cities has caused much Indignation. AT
San Antonio, il is said patients were
elected who were almost in dying con-
ditiOn-