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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17

save that man from punishment If you
anything that may help clear lea up the
God. in the name of justice, to make 1t
known to the public no matter who may
suffer from the telling. 1t is your duty to
to this awful crime. even circumstantial
evidence. VIII you do it?
No name signed; and the handwriting
'Circumstantial evidenced!
I thought of Stephen Wardour and the
quarrel which had certainly taken place
between him and Ernscliffe not half an
Surely Wardour had had just cause and
provocation to do the deed!
Then thought of Ruby Wardour and
the good cause which she had had to hate
Paul Ernscliffe; and recalled more than
one instance where woman just as bit
terly wronged had sought to wipe out the
score in hearts blood:
And then--then, / thought Of that. curl
of golden hair found in the grasp of the
stiff, cold fingers evidently torn from its
locks in q paroxysm OF rage. Ruby War
gray, the only golden hair upon the whole
island were the shimmering tresses which
grew upon the head OF beautiful Esme
I glanced furtively. toward my desk,
where it was hidden AWAY.
Il will destroy it!.' muttered. CIR
cumstantial evidences ALL"
Another rap at my door. Was ! never
A tall, handsome man Of some thirty
years, attired in perfectly fitting gray
suit, stood before me. Clear. dark, beau
tiful eyes, frank face, and the most per-
half hidden by silky, dark mustache. He
II am speaking to Doctor Dorrance?" he
began, interrogatively.
acknowledged my own identity.
continued. my name is Duane-Jack
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17

Interested in this Ernscliffe murder. and
intend to devote time to solving the
nation of the body seems to have been
overlooked. 1t is this: Mr.. Emscliffe had
considerable sum OF money upon his
Ing OF any value found upon the body. as
you will recolect, save his watch (broken
in his falD and a diamond shirt stud. The
money. at least $780, is missing. Also
believe that Paul Ernsciiffe was muir
dered for his money and valuables. have
arrested disreputabe- looking character,
Il arrived here this morning early), and
upon the tramp / found a diamond ring
which has already been identified by a
dozen different persons as the property OF
the murdered man. have banded the
tramp the gives the name Of Davis) over
to the police, and have come to you to
make your acquaintance. understand
great friends and that you intend to leave
no stone unturned to discover the MUIR
derer. Am ] right, Doctor Dorrancew
wondered who had told him all this
could not contradict it, ! seemed fated
to be assigned the role Of Paul Ernscliffe's
avenger. arose and extended my hand.
Duane i replied; and then he bowed him
self out. with promise to "see me later"
Alone once more. opened my note book
and made a careful entry. Surely there
was evidence enough.
Stephen Wardour.
Ruby Wardour.
Davis. the tramp.
add a memorandum of that golden curl!
The pencil fell from my nerveless fingers.
Amid all this conflict Of evidence" who
was guilty?
An hour later was summoned in mad
haste to Esme Lyell's side.
What had happened?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17
CHAPTER w.
A Recognition.

raped at the door of Mrs. Lyell's pri-
vate parlor, with conviction that some
thing awful had happened: The door was
opened by Mrs.. Lyell herself. A handsome,
delicate looking woman, still young, and
with a naughty expression upon her pale,
clear-cut features.
She was a votary of fashion, utterly given
over to the world and It's ways, to the full
extent of the colonel's not unlimited purse.
For the world of fashion alone she Lived
and moved and had her being" The eat
of a sleeve, the value and texture of q
gown, the shape of bonnet were more
to this nineteenth century mother than the
happiness and peace Of mind of her only
child. Esme was beautiful; Esme must
make a grand marriage; that was the one
aim and object of this devoted mothers
existence But a mesalliance would be
worse than death. 1t meant social extinc-
ton, and that to Mrs. Lyell was the great
est disgrace that could befall her child
She had set her heart upon Esme mar
rying Paul Ernscliffe. The sudden and
mysterious death of the young millionaire
was blow from which Mrs. Lyeil felt
herself unable to rally.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17
DON'T SEND ANY MONEY-WE PAY THE FREIGHT

Evsybedy will order Baking
superior quality and repuatoa stand behind
The ash Of few hours ,ime and will
easlSSuss fss together with r Hooks and Eyss No szs
ane premiums not mentioned here which
everything
You furnish yourself By simply
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-04-17

knowing cURwE1L PLAN. you one cent
moi to
taken the time Simply write followss
Gsn.s-.i have read advertisement and
method esendm
oeue and all information BY mail
cost the ~ Hooks and Eyes, exactly az agreed ~
City, Duns or Bsadaree. A.,
camille Agencies si right
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
FOR
ILLS OF CASTRO,
The PROSTATE Venezuelan
President.
He Long Defled Machina-
tons of Enemies Until a
Woman Gained His
Confidence.
Confidence.

Havana, Jan. 20.--The Publishers
Press correspondent returned to Ha-
vana today from Venezuela after an
investigation of political conditions
there and a special inquiry as to
President Castro's condition concern
ing which the utmost secrecy has
been maintained No matter on the
subject OF President Castro's health
is allowed to leave the country, that
the most rigorous censorship can
suppress, and the most careful sur
veillance is exercised over foreigners
whom the authorities have reason to
believe are making efforts 10 ascertain
the truth about the presidents condi-
ton. 4. was learned at Caracas and
verified by trustworthy persons at
Puerto Cabello that President Castro
is in no immediate danger of death.
His condition is very serious but
so far as possible fatality is concern
ed, it is not critical. He is suffer
ing from the violent form of a very
serious disease, the outgrowth, it is
alleged of the desperate political in
trigues which Castro's political enc
mics have resorted to that Castro's
regime may be ended by his death or
total physical incapacity. 1t is eX-
p1o n,-rpllant o,1Yhn.-Ifu that
President Castro has successfully de-
fed the machination of his opponents
until he fell under the influence of a
woman who was in league with them.
To his association with her is due his
present predicament.
DR.. Revenga, Castro's secretary and
factotum, is said to be checking the
progress of his chiefs illness by the
use of drugs and at the same time re-
tains his influence over the president
to such an extent that he has prevent
ed the latter from rsuccumbing to mel
ancholy and retiring from office. Cas-
tro's departure from Caracas would
mean the accession to administrative
powers Of Vice President Gomez.
A new two section drydock is about
to be launched under the direction of
American engineers for the Venez-
uelan navy, which consists of seven
gunboats. The naval commander,
Vincente Dalbaud, denies that
the naval activities involve offensive
of any kind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
MIDNIGHT CLICKS


Upper Sandusky--A storm which
swept this vicinity Saturday night and
Sunday caused death and thousands
of dollars damage. Miss Kate Goaes
walking along railway, throwp into
flooded ditch by gale and drowned.
Niles-Ordinances passed the coun-
ell advancing the salaries of mem
bers of police force and driver of fire
department $40 month.
Warren--Plant of B. X. Enamel
brick company at Leavittsburg, sod
at sheriff's sale Saturday and was
bid in by Warren Thomas, for Cleve-
land and Painesville creditors for
$4,000
William Resor cOmpa-
ny, stove founders, and Hill &c Grif-
fifth Co, manufacturers of foundry sup
lies, visited by disastrous fire. Loss
estimated at 100000.
Utica, N. Y.-Mrs. Louise Gillette,
mother of Chester Gillette, condemned
to die for murder of Grace Brown,
began lecture tour in an effort to raise
funds to carry on appeal in sons case.
Portland, Ore.-Five Indians burn
ed to death in agency Jail which
caught fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
HEAVY GALES
Retarded Steamers Pro-
gress-Campania Re-
ports Strenuous
Voyage.
CHICAGO BISHOP ABOARD

New York, Jan. 20.-The steamer
Philadelphia from Southampton and
Cherbourg, which arrived at quaran-
tine today, had severe winter weather
with northwest gales and heavy seas
On January 16 and II she made 377
and 347 knots respectively, and was
covered with ice caused by the freez-
ing of flying spray. The steamer
was under reduced speed for over %
hours. During the voyage a concert
was given, held in the saloon. at
which Miss Ellen Terry presided.
Miss Terry brings her company of 20
people.
The German Lloyd steamer Prir-
zess Irene arrived this morning from
Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar after
rough passage. She experienced squal-
ly weather with rough seas through
out. On January II the wind blew
a gale from northwest with rain ana
snow squalls, and high seas. While
at Genoa the Princess Irene had a
new deck built over aft, giving more
room and better accommodations for
steerage passengers. The steamer
Campania arrived today from Liver
pool and Queenstown. Heavy north
west gales prevailed throughout the
with tremendous high head
seas and at times with terrific squalls.
On January Is, the steamer made only
316 knots. The vessel was covered
with ice when she reached quarantine.
Among the passengers were: Right
Rev Charles P. Aderson, D. D., bish-
op of Chicago; A Barnard Cowan, ].
w. Daniel, Harold s. Forwood, T. M.
Hilliard and Very Rev. Walter r.
Sumner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
TO Be RESCUED
BY President From Re-
suit of Its Own
Action

Washington, Jan. 20.-The senate is
hoping that the president may save it
from the embarrassing results of it's
own action. After considering the
Foraker resolution of investigation
into the Brownsville case, since the
opening day of congress, and making
the issue one of national importance,
the senators who have been throwing
rocks at the executive now demand
that President Roosevelt do not de-
fend himself from harsh criticism.
They stand aghast at the action of the
president in informing a number of
his callers Saturday evening that he
would consider as unfriendIy any vote
cast in the senate to defeat or lay on
the table the Blackburn amendment
The president stands by his guns and
it is announced late tonight win ac-
cept nothing less than an endorsement
by the senate of the legality of his
action.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
NOTICE.

The Stark County Board of School Ex-
aminers will hold meetings for exami.
nation of Applicants for teachers
certificates on the first Saturday of each
month. High school lists will be given at
each examination. Applicants for special
certificates should notify tine clerk al least
ten days before the examination.
Examinations Of pupils under section
1923, r. s., Will be held on the third
Saturday of April and the second Satur-
day of May.
Applicants should be present not later
than 8:15 in the morning. They should
provide themselves with penholdePs and
pens. The Board will furnish ina and
paper.
All examinations will be held in the
Canton high school building.
T. j. TEEPLE, Clerk, Massillon.
]. w. GUTHRIE, Alliance.
JNO H. FOCHT, Canal Fulton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
CHARGE BAILEY
With Receiving Immense
Sums From the Oil
Combine.
OTHER CHARGES FILED

Austin, Tex, Jan 20.-Charges will
be filed against Senator Bailey to-
morrow charging him with being in
the employment of the Waters-Pierce
Oil company, and being affiliated with
the Standard Oil company. Represen-
tative Cooke, of San Antonio has pre-
pared the charge against Senator
Bailey, and mailed them to the COM
mlttee yesterday. These charges
form every alleged act of Bailey's
career that smacks of bad conduct.
They charge him with borrowing
large sums of money from John w.
Gates, and also being interested in a
mule contract during the period when
the government was purchasing anil
mails for the Spanish war. They also
charge him with wiring H. Clay
Pierce for $4,000 when he came to Aus
tin six years ago to defeat certain
legislation said to be inlmical to oil
interests. The charges cover events
up to date, alleging officials and at
torneys of the Waters-Pierce Oil COM
pany are now in Austin at Bailey's re-
quest The committee to investigate
Senator Bailey was appointed yester-
day by Speaker Love- Three of the
members of the committee favor
thorough investigation and rigid ex-
of the senator. They are
Judge Robertson, of Travis, Judge
Jenkins, of Brown, and McGregor of
Harris.
The other four members might be
termed Bailey men, but two of them
are claSsed as doubtful
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
MOTORMAN KILLED

Toledo, Jan. 20.-Death in awful
form was melted out to Motorman JOS
eph Good, of Bryan, this morning when
the limited car on the Toledo and Indi;
ana interurban line dashed at full
speed into derelict package car
which had been blown from a siding
on the main track at the Hill avenue
crossing at Hollend. Good was in
stlutly killed and his body burned to
crisp in the wreckage of the two
cars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
Congressional Schedule.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Congress this
week: Senate-Monday, Tillman will
roast Spooner. Tuesday, Switzerland
will defend Smoot. Wednesday, Bev-
eridge will discuss child labor. Thurs
day or Friday, Rayner will take an
other shot at the president. Saturday,
eulogies on German. on and on the
Brownsville case.
House-River and harbor bill to be
reported Monday. Diplomatic consu-
lar appropriation bill to be discussed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22

While for many years some of the
women of the country have been clam
oring for what they call equal rights
and woman suffrage it is interesting
to know that there are many women
who do not believe in the innovation
in fact so many that there is large
and well organized society opposed
to the extension of suffrage 10 wom-
en-. And strangely enough its head
quarters are in Boston, IN the state
of Massachusetts, the state which is
ter of the universe. In Massachus-
etts there are said to be more than
$4,000 women in the organization
which opposes more rights for the
sex. There are places in this coun-
try where women clamor vigorously
for more rights. They have strong
and active organizations. Perhaps
western New York has been subject
ed to as vigorous campaigns along
these lines as any other section of the
country. In that locality which is
not yet Adamless, the women have
for years conducted an aggressive
campaign for their rights" Yet they
do not avail themselves of the pdiv-
ileges which the laws allow them.
For instance, on any municipal ques-
tion involving the expenditure OF
money, only those owning property
are qualified to vote. Many men, for
one reason or another. place their
real estate in the names of their
wives, and when these questions are
to be voted upon it is the women and
not the men who are supposed to de-
eide. But in the strong woman suf-
frage county of Chautauqua, N. Y,
AOl lhSldINty II Ido DSCll lOltu lldl
the women are very lax in exercising
the right of suffrage on questions
that pertain to the most important
welfare of the community. In sew
eral states women are not only en-
titled to vote for school directors, but
but for some reason they do not flock
to the polls as though it were bar
gain day attraction.
These facts would seem to show
that there is no great number of wom-
en- who desire the right of suffrage,
or who would avail themselves of the
privilege were it given them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
n. &. MARSH WITH THE
NEW TAILORING COMPANY

The many friends of Mr.. H. e.
Marsh will be pleased to hear of his
associating himself with the Whole
sale Supply and Tailoring Co., who
have opened a new branch store in
this city in the Courtland Hotel build
ing. Mr.. Marsh will be the manager
of the Canton store. He is well known
to the people of this vicinity, having
been connected with the Bradstreet
for seven years, and has resided in
this city for the past three years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22

ONLY A LITTLE COLD in the head
may be the beginning OF an obstinate
case of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the
invader with Ely's Cream Balm applied
to the iniiamed stuffed up air-passages.
Price 50c If you prefer TO use an atom
izer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm. 1t has
all the good qualities os ;he remedy in
solid form and will rid you of catarrh
or hay fever. No cocaine to breed q
dreadful habit. No mercury to dry out
the secretion. Price 75c, with spraying
tube. All druggists, or mailed by Ely
Bros, sc Warren Street, New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
CAR BARN BURNED

Bristol, Tenn, Jan. 20.-The electric
car barn of the Bristol Belt Line rail
way was burned early this morning.
Every car in the company's possession
ten in number, we're in the barn and
all were destroyed. The loss is $780,
600, partly covered by insurance. The
car service will be stopped entirely un,
til new cars can be procured. The or
igin of the blaze is unknown.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
Officers Reelected,

Akron, Jan. 20.-At meeting of the
stockholders of the N. o. T. & L. Co.,
held in this city Saturday, the present
officers Of the road were reelected.
Reports of the past years business
showed a decided increase.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22

Harry Thaw, it is said. still relies
upon the 'unwritten law" to release
himself from the charge of murder.
Had both Thaw and his victim observ-
ed some of the written laws such
defense would not be necessary
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
john 0. at colored church.

Augusta, Ga, Jan. 20-John ID. Rock
efeller today attended morning ser
vice In a negro church. The multi
millionaire is stopping at the Hotel
Bonair In Summerviile,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
"Huncou Game uncovered.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-Last nights ar
rest at Joliet of William Harrison,
alias Bennett and w. A. Brown, alias
Russell, said by the police to be two of
the country's cleverest wire-tappers,
detectives at the central station here
say a "bunco" has been uncovered
by which Chicago gamblers have lost
more than 100000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
YOUR BYE NEEDS ATTENTION.
Or. CLOUSE, Specialist
eye Ear Nose throat and Lungs Glasses Fitted and Guaran
teed Examinations Free. Read These TestimooaIS

My Dear Mr.. Clouse: The glasses
you fitted me with are delightful,
thank you for the good you did me In
various ways. With best wishes for
your success.
REV. j. V. UPDIKE, Evangelist.
Having had deafness and discharg-
ing of the ears for more than a year, /
then had by hearing fully restored and
all discharges removed by taking a
course of treatment of DIR. Clouse
CLINTON STARNER, Canton, o.
DR.. Clouse, Specialist, saved an e;e
for me three years ago, after number
of doctors, including a specialist of
Cleveland, wanted to remove it, and it
has given me no trouble since.
nff;o/ ono Mo.tt> nIzoIl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22

The weather is prodigal. Like some
men it concluded to "blow" itself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
a Positive
CURE
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GiNna RAliaf a nnca

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22

AUSTIN KOEHN, Canton, Ohio.
Dr. Clouse, specialist, restored the
sight of my right eye by an operation
after other doctors had given it up.
ALBERT CLoUSER, New Berlin, o.
We are up-todate in all our appli-
ances for the proper correction by
glasses Or treatment of the most diff
ficuit errors of vision. Best means on
earth for the treatment of deafness
and all diseases of the ears; running
ears, ringing noises, etc., also ca
tarrhal diseases of nose and throat.
Out of town patients treated by mail.
Hours: 9 to IL a. M; I TO 8 and
to p. M; Sunday, 2 to 8 p. m.
venue. Corner Fourth Street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
Without Stomach Drugging Ss SsIsI M ssDs.os s ss q

afflicted both furnishing them simple
means OF curing diseases that are frequently Under the old
the seat Of digestion should make no delay taking advantage
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-22
DAILY MORNING NEWS

Daily delivered by carrier. &C per week
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-27
GENrRAL SHIPPING NEWS.

New York Nov 26.--Arrived: Steam CT Luisiana, Naples.
 Sailed: Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm T., Plymouth, Cherbourg and Bremen; Principe di Piemonte, Naples and Ge- noa,
 Lizard, Nov. 2s.--stearner Oceanic, New York for Plymouth, Cherbourg and Southampton, 264 miles west at Il a. m. Probably reach Plymouth a. m. Wednesday,
 Gibraltar Nov. 26.-Passed; Steamer Algeria, New York for Naples, Mar seilles etc.
 Gibraltar, Nov. 26-Arrived; Steamer Pannonia, New York for Naples. etc. (and proceeded)
 Gibraltar Nov. 25.-sailed: Steamer Friedrich der GrossN from Genoa and Naples) New York.
 Libau, Nov. 20.-Arrived: Steamer Estonia, New York via Rotterdam.
 Genoa, Nov. 23-Arriyed: Steamer Liguria, New York via Naples,
 Cherbourg, Nov 26.--Arrlved: Steam CT President Grant. New York via Ply mouth for Hamburg (and proceeded).
 Genoa, Nov. 2s-sailed steamer Moncenisio, New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-27
STOPS SOON
State Street Completed on One Si6e-one Block on the
 Other Side.

With a little over one-half of the en- tire work completed the work of paw ing State street with the new btulith,c pavement will be suspended in a few days until next spring. The entire pavement has been laid on one side of the street from Grove street, Che pres ent though not the ultimate terminus of the pavement at the south to the northern end at thc Mill River bridge. The work was completed on this side last week and is now open to traffic throughout the entire length.
 On the other side of the street the work has been started at the northern end of the street and stretch of just one block is all that will be tried tn fall. The trolley company got to work as soon as the other side of tie street at that place had been open:d 10 traf- fic. The new rails were laid and then the Warren Brothers company went to work with the pavement. Now the bo1y of this has been put in from the bridge to Mill River street and all that remains to be done this fall is to lay the top dressing over this stretch. Tn the spring the work vii be completed from Mil River street to Grove and possibly furthtr up the street.