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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
SKEFFENCTON FREED OF
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
Coroner Lincoln Told Court The Evidence Was Not
Sufficient to Hold Prisoner for the Intentional
Killing of His Sister-in-Law. Mrs. Annie Skef-
fengton-Shooting Occurred July ID. on Valley
Street.

! house at 4ss Valley street, the family
occupying the upper floors as a tene-
ment.
About IL o'clock on the night of
the tragedy william left the saloon TO
go upstairs for lunch, leaving his
brother In the shop. Mrs. Skeffengton
had prepared a meal which the young
man ate The two, according TO the
young mans statement, began discuss
ing different kinds of firearms, the talk
ending with Mrs. Skeffengton remark
ing: wait till 1 show what kind OF
a pistol william has here" at the
same time opening drawer and TAX
ing the revolver from IL.
The police were told that Mrs.
Skeffengton tried to pull the trigger.
but was unable TO do so. She then
passed the weapon to her brother-in-
law and as he was handling II there
was report. Mrs. ,Skeffengton tot
tered and fell. blood streaming from
mouth and nostrils.
Dr. Jordan and DIR. Edgar c. Gates
of 1912 Westminster street found that
the bullet evidently enteNd the
woman's mouth and death was instan-
taneous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01

The charge OF manslaughter on
which william Skeffengton was ar
raigned on July 23 on a warrant
sworn out by Coroner Lincoln was dis
continued on motion of that official
In the district court this morning. and
the bail of Skeffengton was dis
charged.
Coroner Lincoln told the court that
there was not evidence sufficient to
warrant the holding of an inquest and
that the medical examiner had not
ordered an inquest to be held.
Skeffengton was arrested following
his shooting OF his sister law, Mrs.
Annie Skeffengton, wife OF John. and
who had been married less than a year.
The shooting occurred about IL
o'clock on the night OF July 22 at the
Skeffington home at 4s6 Valley street.
william Skeffengton has been In this
country but a short time. having come
from Ireland. and had been working
for his brother John in the latter's
saloon, on the ground floor OF the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
GRAF FTSMEN AND BRAVE
VOLUNTEER FIRE [ADD|ES
L|TTLEToM TO
TAKE CHAnGE Of
THAW TRIAL

New York, Aug MARTIN w. Little
ton. former President of the Borough of
reputation will be chief counsel for Harry
X. Thaw when the wealthy young Pitts
buyer again faces jury to answer the
charge OF killing Stanford White. Thaw
announced the selection of Mr. Littleton
to-day after a conference with his mother
and wife. II is said that Mr.. Littleton's s
fee Will be $4,000. As chief counsel for
Thaw Mr.. Littleton will succeed Dolphin
NJ. Delmas. the San Francisco lawyer who
assumed charge of the defense soon after
the opening OF Thaw's trial. which result
ed In disagreement OF the jury. He is
regarded as an able lawyer II was Mr..
Iittleton who made the speech In the last
national Democratic convention at ST
Louis nominating Alton R. Parker for the
presidency.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
WEATHER NOTES

The barometer is low from the Mssis-
sippi Valley eastward the lowest pressure
being north OF Lake Superior. Showers
have fallen In the Lake region, the Ohio
and Mississippi Valleys. and the Middle
and North Atlantic states. IL is raining
this morning In the Upper Lake region
and in Central New York. The barometrc
depression will probably cause showers iu
the vicinity OF Providence tonight and
Friday. The barometer is high In the
Northwest and the weather Is fair in that
section. Temperature changes have been
sllght. but there has been a tendency to-
ward cooler. NJ r. BLYSTONE.
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01

Blue-bright skies and delightful
day. the principal events OF the morn
ing being the trades parade and that
OF the volunteer fire companies OF New
England.
Long before the starting hour the
streets OF the city were filled with peo-
pie. all seeking a point from which
to view the procession that clearly
demonstrated the wide diversity OF the
industries OF the smallest but livellest
state in the Union, and to gaze, with
pride, upon the manly and brave
volunteer defenders against fire.
The slghtseers had the privilege this
morning OF witnessing two distinct
pageants; first that OF the trades and
crafts. closely followed by the hremen.
and along the line OF march the streets
were lined with people, the windows
OF business houses and private resi-
dences nlled with eager joyous faces.
while the decorations. the marshal
music. the cleverly constructed and
decorated floats and vehicles. ap-
plicable TO the various industries. all
indeed made a most animated picture.
Both OF the parades during the
march passed In front of the stand on
Exchange place. where they were re-
viewed by Mayor Mccarthy. together
with a large number OF city govern
ment officials. the executive committee
OF Old Home Week and the honorary
vice presidents. The judges for the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
sCHM|Tz BOARD
RESTRAINED BY
COURT ORDERS

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-The issue be-
tween the board of supervisors ap-
pointed by Mayor Taylor and the IA
men named by former Mayor Schmitz
for the same offices was taken into
the courts yesterday. when Presiding
Judge Coffey, on application of counsel
on behalf Of the Taylor appointees is
sued a temporary restraining order to
prevent the Schmitz board from maxi
ing any move toward assuming office.
II is alleged that Chief OF Police
Dinan intends to aid the IA Schmitz
men to seize the supervisors offices,
and the court is asked to restrain them
from doing anything In this direction.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
sWEARs on THE
BIBLE He SAW
SEA SERPENT

Derby, Conn. Aug. 1.-Despite attempts
on the part of sceptical friends to con-
vince him to the contrary. Capt. "Jim"
Sherman. of the good ship Annie d.. In
sists that he saw sea serpent disporting
Itself In the surf off Cornfield Point light
yesterday morning. When questioned
about 1t the captain drags forth a pocket
Bible and solemnly swears on II that the
thing he saw had head like an alliga-
tor and was several feet in circumfer-
ence--
Capt. Jim" said the last he saw OF the
sarpint It was headed for Long Island.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01

awarding of the prizes for the trades
parade, Gen. w. Howard Walker.
Henry A. Barker and Ralph s. Ham
flton, viewed the procession from
different points along the line and had
considerable difficulty I'm awarding the
prizes. owing to the fact that the
decorative competition was especially
keen.
THE TRADES PARADE.
This big event, headed by Col. Arthur
j. Warfeld. with his chief OF stan, Gen.
Herbert 5. Tanner and aides. formed on
South Water street and abutting streets
about the hour OF 10. and moved from
Market square at tho Board OF Trade
building. through Canal street. Exchange
place (north side), past the reviewing
stand. Dorrance street. Exchange place
and Jackson streets. Broadway 10 Olney-
Vile; returning. through Westminster and
Brtdgham streets. Trinity square. Broad
and Weybosset streets. TO Dyer street.
where the line was dismissed
This procession. especially well man
aged. was from every point OF view
complete success. and the following was
those concerns who participated in the
event:
FIRST DIVISION
The first division formed on South Wa
ter, Crawford and South Main streets.
right resting at Market square, and was
In command of Marshal, Capt Clarence
III. Greene whose chief OF stan was
Lieut.. Martin s. Fanning. and aides.
Then followed Fay's American band.
preceding the various exhibitors In the
particular division as follows
Gorham Manufacturing company. 2
floats: Anderson's candy store, auto
mobiles: Armour Packing company,
floats and wagons: Tilden-Thurber COM
pany. 2 wagons: r. Il. Ballou company.
automobile Vacuum Cleaner company.
float: Duffy Brothers Hardware company,
4 float: Union Vault and Safe company.
fioat: IL. steinert Sons company. 1 team
Continued on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
BUSY THIEVES
GET HAUL OF
VALUAbLEs

Mrs. Catherine Reynolds reports stolen
from her house at 155 South Main street
a gold watch and chain valued at $50 A
man hired to decorate the house is sus-
pected OF the theft.
Howard Robinson reports to the police
that while he was making change in the
Matinee saloon on Chapel street yester-
day afternoon a roll OF bills containing
$50 was snatched from his hand by man
with whom he was drinking.
Frederick G.. Thompson of Bristol High
lands reports stolen from the Fox Point
depot a basket OF groceries valued at 81
and a dynamo valued at s11.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
MRS. WHITAKER
BURNED BY OIL
STOVE FLAMES

Mrs. Annie Whitaker received painful
burns about the arms at 6:33 this morn
ing while trying TO put out fire caused
by an oil stove in the kitchen OF the house
at 227 Point street, occupied by John III.
Whitaker.
The flames from the oil stove spread 10
the woodwork and did considerable dam
age before extinguished by the firemen.
who were called by an alarm from box
1856.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
Taking Big Chances

In their desire 90 be up-to-date. women
-sr~-.-itirr- tremendous ss-ehanees with their
eyesight and their hair The double veil
Is dangerous article. The inner veil is
Of net with fine dots. the outer veil Of
chiffon with large dots. The double set
Of dots and the effort TO see through two
meshes form n combination that will
boom trade for oculists and opticians
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
WINFIELD LARRY MADE
SPECIAL INSPECTOR

Boston. Aug. 1.-The railroad commits
sioners today appointed Winfield l.. Larry
OF Taunton as a special Inspector for the
purpose of investigating the conditions In
the locomotive departments of the state.
and especially the smoke nuisance. Mr..
Larry has held the position of master me-
chanic i'm the Taunton division OF the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
MASS. MAN WON FIRST
HONORS AT OXFORD

oxford. Aug. 1.-The examiners I'm the
finals OF the classical school have award
cd hOnors TO three Americans, holding
Rhodes scholarships.
+. H. Forbes OF Massachusetts, wins
first class hOnors: q. c. Vincent OF ohio.
second class. and r. ". Coone OF Ne
braska, fourth class honors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
PROMINENT HOTEL OF
HONG KONG COLLAPSES

Hong Kong. Aug. f.=rTe Ufd part Of
the Hong Kong hotel collapsed today. II
Is believed that there were some casual
ties but nothing definite has yet been
learned
II is situated on the Bund and Is the
principal hotel here. II IL popular with
Americans going TO and from Manila.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
ASSAULT FINE
THE END Of
LOVERS ''sPAT''

Manuel Spinola, q years old. in the dis
trict court this morning was fined SIS and
costs for assaulting Anna Brooks Lieut.
O'Neil told the court that Spinola went
with the woman. with whom he lives TO
dance in a building on Market square Sat
urday night. that they had a falling out
and that Spinola struck the woman in the
face, cutting her lip.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
SHE LOVED THE
DOC BETTER
THAN CHILD

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-Distressed by the
mildness Of the penalty for dog stealing.
Mrs Frances Rhein. aged 20. exclaimed
IL Magistrate F1tzpatrick's office yester-
day: why. / lover the dog better than
my child. He has been my constant COM
panion. and cannot live without him."
Mrs. Rhein had caused the arrest OF
James Alexander. on the charge OF steal
ing the dog-a Great Dane. Alexander
was held I'm 800 bail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
BANKER KILLED
BY FALL FROM
SPRING BOARD

Philadelphia. Aug 1.-Edmund r. Wat
son. 70 years old. president OF the North
ern National bank. and treasurer OF the
Henry Hess Brewing company. OF this
city. was found dead I'm the SWIMMING
pool of the Columbia club early today
Mr.. Watson's family is away. and he has
spent much OF the summer at the club
IL was announced that Mr. Watson =
death was accidental. He fell from a
spring board. striking his head on the
concrete coping, and sank to the bottom.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01
THE PROGRAM
FOR TOMORROW

a. m.-Motorcycle contest. hill climb
ing on Francis street.
10 a. m.-Military and civic parade.
~ fff7-tieif tournament fs-heles,
Agawam Hunt club.
grove track.
s p. m.-Band concert. Roger williams
park
Sp. m.-Band concert. Exchange place
y. m.-Parade OF electrical floats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-01

Rhode Island Industries Presented i'm
Vehicled Moving Pictures and New
England's Volunteer Fire-FighterS
Who Aid in Its Protection, Passed
in Review on Exchange Place Be
fore the Mayor, City Government
Officials, O. II. w. Executive Com
mittee and Honorary Vice-Presi-
dents-Motor Cycle Contest at Hills
Grove-Water Carnival on Nara
gansett Bay Tonight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
Dous In November.

This season OF the year Is one which
calls for every care on the part OF the
dog owner. Sudden changes OF tenn
perature cannot be provided against
by our dogs, as we attend 10 our own
wants, by fires and a change OF cloth.
ing. A watch dog chained near his
kennel has no additional shelter and
II he faces the cold, chilling wind OF
an early frigid wave the dog cannot
turn his house around, or, chained as
he Is, seek some better refuge. We
should see TO II that outdoor kennels
are placed SO as TO afford shelter from
early wintry weather; that worn
places where rain can form pools are
filled up and drainage from the kennel,
in every direction, be secured 80 that
the dog can be kept dry and clean.
With the return Of cold weather =
change In diet Is advisable and more
meat is needed TO supply warmth 10
the dog. The taboo against corn meal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
AND HEATH
m "THE HAM TREE"

McIntire and Heath, the creators OF
big screams. played their third and fare
well engagement In THE Ham Tree" at
the Grand yesterday, matinee and ev-
ening. This is one OF the most success
full musical comedies on the road, and
II can almost be said produces laugh
every minute and sometimes more. The
production was presented upon a scale
equal to Its former production IN this
city. There Is not much OF q plot 70
"The Ham Tree" as Is usual IN All
comedies, but In no instance was the
interest of the audience waning, as
both these comedians have no peer IN
their particular style OF comedy. and
real comedy omanated In every line
Probably the most comic part 10 when
McIntire and Heath, who play the
parts of Alexander Hnmblctonlar, and
Henry Jones respectively. ind them
selves stranded a thousand miles from
home and not having had anything 10
eat for several days, Heath oilglnaies
all kinds OF mind fear.s and makes Al
exander lbeliave hams grow on trees
and sweitzer swaInps are quite common.
Alexander's mouth waters and he ex-
presses himself as havisg a dssiie to
be buried In the sgeitzer swamp: he
swears he would be able to eat his way
out The audience ~ss conYulsot with
laughter throughout this dialogue. A
number OF the leading parts aIo taken
by the same actors rs were seen In The
leading roles last year Taken all In
all, tho play is n Jolly good thing, and
deserves its well earned succe'5.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
Bmns's house last week.

Burns's house last week
George Evans OF Mineral City. was
In town on business last "wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Csrnhhun, OF New Cum
berland, Mrs. Leila Mills and Miss Maud
Carnahan OF Akron. Mrs. Eta Stands
OF Navarro, and Mrs William Carnaha n
and Il. r. carnshan, and wife and
daughter OF breckenridge, Col. met at
the home OF their mother Mrs. Carna-
han Sunday and enjoyed family re-
union
j. w. Burriss and wife ana John
Burns OF Canton, were the guests OF
Mrs. Burns Sunday.
Sarah Baughman. an aged lady resld-
ing near BattlesburB, died Tuesday
morning after an Illness OF sevoral
weeks.
Mrs. carnahan was at Louisville !Ion-
day and Tuesday.
]. A. bowman ESQ. and family, OF
Canton. spent Sunday with Mr.. Bow
mans parents near town.
Mr., and Mrs, Logan Bochcr of New
Berlin, spent Sunday with friends IN
Peter 8. waitNar Is painting the
Shelter church. near Navarro,
John w; earns, OF Canton, was ut Ed.
Failer's Sunday.
Miss Melser and Miss Graber, of near
Rlchville, were the guests OF d. w.
Melser Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Calhoun and Mrs Charles
Shots, Of Canton. visited at the home
of Edith Robertson Friday.
q. w. Quest is at Washington city
Michael Welker Is serving on the petit
Charles Bowman was married last
week TO Miss Rogers, of cadlz.
Mrs. Kate Neeley IL spending several
days with her brother and sister. George
and Ida Guest.
Mrs. John Mcvan and children. OF
Mineral City. visited at the home Of
Michael McYan Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
WAYNES

Waynesburg, Oct. 29,-Mr. and Mrs.
Marion Shine and two children Of New
Philadelphia, are visiting Mr. Shines
mother on South Main street.
Mr. and Mrs. George Muckley OF
Canton, spent Sunday at Mrs. Muckley's s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank u. VIII
Hams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham and daughter.
Elizabeth, OF Minerva, returned home
Tuesday after visit OF several days
with friends and relatives in town.
nj, NJ Movies was Mineral City
business caller Saturday.
Mrs, Moberley went TO Canton 5atur-
day for visit OF several weeks.
Preaching services at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning Nov. 3, at 1880
a. m. and Sunday school at $3.50.
Tho members OF the Malvern church
gave Rev and Mrs, w. C. Munson pas
tor OF tho Malvern and Waynesburg
Presbyterian churches a very pleasant
and substantial surprise last Friday ev-
enins In the Malvern church. The dom
alton consisted Of everything In the
line OF eatables. chickens. apples pota-
toes, ote. Fine linen for the table, and
other things 10 mako n beautiful; and
not forgetting that Old King Winter was
about to pay them visit, they received
aome good warm comfortablos, ana last
but not least a purse OF money The
AFFAIR was complete surprise to the
pastor and his cstimable wife.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01

may be lifted, though that is q food
that has to be used with Judgment and
caution SO that 1t is perhaps better to
say that where food is cooked for dogs
more meal may be allowed than during
the summer. AT any indication of skin
irritation drop the corn meal. English
kennels use good deaf of oatmeal.
and rolled oats,may also be added to
the mixture. This suggestion is not
for the owner who can supply the
wants of his canine friends with scraps,
the best food for dogs. The dog bis.
cults which are now so much used
are also very good food and, for small
dogs form an economical diet.-Janies
Watson in Country Life In America.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01

Fig. a-Grand Plan of Hen House.
exception OF the sills which were OF
8xS stuff. For siding, matched pine
was used OF excellent quality as II
was desirable to make the building
warm as possible. The roofing is
shingles laid fiye inches to the wealth
er. Two large windows we're put In
on the south side to give plenty OF
sunlight. The inside OF the build
ing was sealed with matched ma
terial with felt paper bstween. This
building is so we'll constructed that
the weather must get pretty low In
order to freeze water during the
night.
Fig. shows the ground plan
The west end Is taken up win roosts
which are partitioned on from the
rest OF the building. The roosts are
constructed about feet up from the
floor. Along the south side under
the windows is dusting place where
the sunlight falls directly upon the
floor. Nests are provided to accom-
modste about 100 fowls. u is
drinking fountain. b b are feed
bins where sufficient feed Is
kept at hand to eliminate labor n
caring for, the fowls.
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Candidates should nave thssr cards
printed at the News job room,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
LIVELY CAMPAIGN
Being Waaed In Massillon and There
Is Much Mud Singing.

Msssillon, O., Oct. 3O.-with the tenn.
peranCe question as the main Issue, the
mayOralty campaign IL the hottest the
city has ever had Numerous accusa-
tions OF mifmanagcment OF the Clty's
funds and non-en Srcement OF the sun
day closing laws have been made against
Mayor Charles l.. Frantz the Demo-
cratic candidate for reelection, while
Frantz comes back with charges against
the Republican candidate, William
Johns.
There has been much mudslIngIng.
II was started when the Home Protec-
tion league, through the American Is
suc' temperance paper published in
Columbus In the interest OF temperance
began series OF attacks on city Of
ficinls.
Among other things Il accused Chief
OF Police Ertle Of coIping out OF a sa-
loon on Sunday with o sitcher OF beer
and Ertle sued the editor and business
manager OF the paper for $50 600 libel
When accusations were made against
Mayor Frantz he startled some OF Johns
supporters by producing n receipt for
rent Of a house which Johns had given
a woman who o short time before had
been arrested and fined In police court
for keeping a cisorderly place Johns
claims that he Is only the agent OF the
property and that he did not know that
the woman was keeping a dlsordeTly
house
The latest attack upon the mayor IS
In the form OF question regarding the
collection or certain fines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
REPUBLICANS
Were Addressed Last Night by Messro.
Asler, AXE Lindsay and
McCullooh.

The Republicans held meeting last
night at the rooms OF the Young Men 3
Mckinley club. Before the meeting
convened band furnished music and
also snid that Miller the Independent
candidate, was without q party, that
he was like a rudderless ship upon an
uncharted sea, tossed from billow,
through shoals and shadows, and final
ly on the rocks, pitiable and mip'
less wreck. He then referred to the
Republican candidate and calling at
tention to the pledges he had made,
urged every Republican voter to vote
for him, as man who had a party
behind him.
Tonight a meeting will be held at
the Chmel gymnasium (Hostetter
church, on Park avenue, at which ad-
dresses win be made by Attorneys
Luther M. Day and n. G. McCulloch.
Friday night at the Coliseum rink
on West Seventh street, another meet
ing will be held at which addresses
will be made by prominent Republi'
cans
marched about the business section of
the city.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Asler, who, after a brief
address, called an Harvey AXE for an
address. Attorney AXE dwelt entirely
upon municipal affairs and made plea
for the support of the ticket at next
weeks election.
Following Attorney Axes speech
came that OF George Lindsay. He al
so devoted his time and effort to q
discussion of the campaign now on In
the city.
Assistant County Prosecutor McCul-
loch was the last speaker Of the even
Ing. He spake Of the questions at Is
sue in the campaign. He made brief
reference to the present mayoralty ad-
and said that II all that
has been said about 1t is true that
Mayor Turnbull should b. retired. He
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-01
3. g o. ANNouNcEMsNrs.

Sunday Excursion rates to Cleve.
land and return $1.0o. Akron 80 cents.
Same rates from New Berlin and
Aultman.
Excellent service to Washington and
East and TO Chicago and West.
Homeseekers. Tourists and Colon
lists tickets. very low rates.
Best routes TO jamestown Exposi.
ton. stopovers allowed.
Quickest Service to Cleveland.
Canton $3.50 a. m. Cleveland 7,sO a. M.
Canton sos a. m. Cleveland 0.45 a. m.
Canton ll:45 nj Cleveland 1900 p. IN.
Canton 4:S5 D. m. Cleveland 1905 D. M.
Consult c. o. Mcdonald. Agent,
Phone ~.