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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Board uneovers Peculiar Financial
Transactions by Belmont Crowd
. Of .Finanelers. .

80 New York, Aug. -21.-Startling rev.
elations as TO the financial methods
employed by August Belmont and COM
pany. similar to those which caused
the great insurance scandal-were
made today at the Public Utilities in
vesugatlon into the Interborough-Met.
ropolitan system. It developed that
the Arm had claimed a discount OF
S450. 900 on subway bonds sold and
then charge the amount to construc-
ton account. This adds nearly half
million dollars to the purchase price
should the city ever decide to take the
road over. The hearing was held at
the city hall. The most important
witness OF the day was E. p. Bryan,
president of the Tnterborough, who
was questioned by William M. WINS.
During the questioning of the witness
Mr.. WINS brought out the Belmont
transaction and that the drm also
charged commission OF three-quar-
ters OF one per cent on the sale, which
also went to the construction account.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
vIENMESE ACTRESS
Is Released from Ellis island and win
Proceed Against Her Alleged
Betrcthed.

New York, Aug. 21.-Released from
Ellis Island b direction of the Wash.
ington authorities Paula Klippenburg
a pretty. Viennese actress, who was
threatened with deportation as an
undesirable allen" and who had
come here In search OF a man she
claims as her fiance spent today with
friends. planning to retaliate on the
persons responsible for the attempt
to keep her out OF this country. "Now
that have my freedom" said the
young woman, II intend to fight this
thing to the finish. will begin to-
morrow. perhaps. by bringing suit for
$4,000 In the federal courts against
Horace Il. Miller. to whom IJ>was be-
trothed. Then shall begin suit for
$4,000 for false arrest and imprison.
ment against whoever was responsible
for my detention In Ellis Island"
Miss Kippenburg is now out under
$500 bail furnished by lawyer. The
order for her release from Ellis Is
land, where she was held for more
than week pending an Investigation
was issued by Herbert Knox Smith.
acting secretary of the department OF
commerce and labor
Counsel for the young woman sait
that she has about 100 love letters.
which will be used to show that she
was engaged to marry Horace r. Mill.
er. a wealthy manufacturer of New
Jersey. These letters bear various
signatures and are said to have been
written to Miss Klippenburg abroad.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
Candidates should have their cards
printed at the News Job room.
Letter to DR.. s. A. coNkLIN.
Canton, Ohio.

Dear Sir; Here's q tale with three
or four tails to 1t:
Professor Irvine has an Academy,
Mercersburg, Penn. He paints the
floors In summer vacation. II used
to take 80 gallons OF paint There
were two paint-stores there. and he
used to buy Zone year of one. next
year of the other) 80 gallons year
after year.
Now he paints Devoe; so gallons;
and the difference Is a saving OF $3.50
a year.
ii. G. Fallon was one OF those deal
ers. good man; but he wouldn't take
up Devoe; so We turned TO the other,
j. A.. Boyd. But Fallon has found 1t
necessary to get good paint TO COM
pete with Devoe. He got one of the
eight honest paints. He has a big
hardware store and Is doing an excel
lent hardware business; but Boyd of
course, has the run on paint--he's
little hardware man
We don't care how little or big a
man is. II he wants good paint and
is active and sound.
Yours truly
10 Y. w, DEyoE & co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
UNION MUSICIANS
MAY PARADE ON DEDicATioR
DAY WITH NoN.uNioNisTs
Order Emanstes from National Presi-
dent Which Marks Day an Open
One For Musicians.

Union and non.union bands may
march In the parade which will be
made In Canton at the time OF the
dedication OF the Mckinley memorial,
says Joseph N. Weber, prest lent OF
the American Federation OF Musicians.
Yesterday President Weber met with
Mayor Turnbull. Secretary Hartzeil, OF
the Mckinley Memorial association,
and Adam shorb. president OF the To-
cal Musicians union, and after the
conference issued an order to the ef-
feet that union bands might march
with the non.union organizations on
that day
The order is in the form of letter
to the local union Of the national or
ganjzation and reads as follows:
ITO the Officers and Members of Lo
cal No. Ill. Canton:
I'm matters pertaining to the com.
ing Mckinley Memorial dedication. /
beg TO inform you to give your. earn
est and untiring efforts and assist.
ance to make the dedication mem.
orablo one. In so far as your assist
ance as musicians may be able to
make II such.
do not permit TO have the occa.
sion marred by any controversy what.
ever wherein you as musicians could
be involved. no matter how consistent
and fair as well as reasonable your
demands could be.
APPLIES TO DEDICATION ONLY.
ut is distinctly and specifically un-
derstood that your national organiza.
tion, the American Federation OF Mu.
sicians, desires. and insists upon and
orders you to take this stand at this
time only, as u must be readily rec
ognized that the occasion bears no
relation In any way. shape. manner
or form to other occasions such as re-
unions, conclaves. conventions, etc.
and therefore. this order must not be
construed as establishing a precedent
for your future guidance. II is un.
derstood that at all times you are ex-
pected to live up TO the laws, rules
and regulations OF your organization.
JOSEPH N. WEBER"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23

Attorney and Mrs. t, j. Collins
leave today for an outing at Niagara
Falls and vicinity,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
: CHIPPEWA MINERS
Picnic and Reunion VIII Be Held Az
gust 3t--Large Gathering
Expected.

The second annual basket picnic and
reunion OF the Chippewa miners and
pioneers will be held on the Yost
farm near Warwick, on Saturday,
August 31st, Invitations announcing
the occasion have been mailed TO all
interested parties by John r. Davis,
OF Barberton,. secretary Of the organic
Eation, James r. Campbell, OF i20
Arlington Avenue. this city, is one Of
the active members and who enjoys
meeting with his former employees on
these pleasant occasions.
Last year the reunion was a success
and this year the gathering Is ex-
pected to be larger In point Of num-
bers and promises to be even more
enjoyable. The notice reads. como
with well flled baskets"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
NO CLEW
Has Vet Been Obtained to Perpetra-
tors Of s25o,ooo Mail Robbery.

Omaha, Neb, Aug. 2l-Absolutely
no clew has yet been obtained to the
perpetrators of the s25O.OO0 mail sack
robbery on the Burlington fast mail
somewhere between Omaha and Dem
yer. Although the Burlington railroad
officials In Omaha. Chicago and Den
yer deny that any robbery took
place, the postoffice officials and
postal inspectors at Omaha, tho
headquarters OF the postal division.
acknowledge that the registered
pouches have been stolen. Every in.
spector and secret service man in the
west is working on the case but up 10
this evening no light has been she'd
on the theft.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
/ aa1saA VIM. R. zoLLINGER 6 CO. ::
TAFT FAMILY
Expect Mother to Ultimately Recover.
Say Reports Are Exaggerated.

Millbury, Mass, Aug. 2l.-Henry ID
Taft, principal of the Taft School here,
today gave out the following statement
regarding the condition of his mother.
Mrs. Louisa NJ. Taft!
"The press reports in regard to my
mothers condition have been almost
Invariably exaggerated. Her condition
has been serious for four weeks. and
is now, but, at present she is not los.
ing ground and her family hopes that
she will recover"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
STEAMER FIRE
WAS oUENcHED WITHOUT
ALARMING PASSENGERS
Flames Start In Laundry When Vessel
is Seven Hundred Miles from
Land-Cause is Unknown.

New York. Aug. 21.-There was a
brisk fire on board the North German
Lloyd liner Friedrich der Crosse on
Monday night, as she was bound for
this port and some 700 miles out at
sea. The blaze did extensive damage
to the ships laundry and also to the
bakery. but was kept under such good
control that the passengers were not
alarmed. In fact there were some who
had not heard of the fire when the
ship reached port today. Every pre-
caution that prudence can suggest Is
taken In the laundry of a big steam
ship to prevent fire.
The officers of the Friedrich der
Crosse are unable to account for tho
origin of Monday nights blaze. Some
of the laundry hands ascribe II to a
collection of infiammatory shirts and
pajamas turned In on Monday after
noon by returning American voyag-
er Thirty bags of the ships linen
and the shirts and pajamas Aforesaid,
besides considerable other laundry be-
longing TO passengers, were destroyed.
The blaze spread to the ships bakery,
which adjoins the laundry, and pre-
maturely baked yesterdays breakfast
supply of buns. Because of the excel
lent discipline maintained on the
Friedrich der Crosse. the passengers
were not alarmed by any undue clamor
in the suppression OF the flames. The
fire was stubborn while 1t lasted. and
quantities of sitting smoke escaped in
to the first and second class sections
of the ship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
John o. Gets sza.as.

Chicago. Aug. 20.-John ID. Rocke-
feller has asked Uncle Sam for the
witness fee and railroad mileage earn
ed July 6. when he testified before
Judge lands as to his ignorance of
Standard oil Mr. Rockefeller's re.
quest came in the form of an affidavit.
directed by Rockefeller 70 Chief De-
putty United states MarAhal John p.
Wolf The amount due is $73s5.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-08-23
sas and Costs Paid.

w p. Morgan and William G. Wild
der, saloonists doing business An Can
ton, and arrested upon information Of
Isaiah Fockler for having their places
ope non Sunday. August 4, pleaded
guilty yesterday in Justice Bothwells
court and were fined $25 and costs.
These were the last cases pending.
the former defendants having all
pleaded guilty and paid like fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
COLUMBUS PRAISED BY THE ITALIANS Big Celebration Held At the
 Fair Grounds PARADE IN TOWN FEATURE Snowy Costumes, Banners and Heats and Two Bands Helped to Make
 the Parade Attract Wide
 Attention.
PARADE IN TOWN FEATURE

Christopher Columbus day was cele- brated very elaborately here yesterday, not by Americans, but by the Italians of the Birmingham district who have never forgotten that the great discoverer of America was born in Genoa, Italy. The most brilliant part of the days pro- gramme was the parade given in Bir- mingham The parade was over three blocks long, over 1000 Italians being in line. There were two bapds and several floats depicting Columbus as a boy and the other showing his landing in America. The showy uniforms and many colored banners attracted great attention and large crowds blocked thes treets to wit ness the passing of the parade.
 In the carriages were number of prominent Italians aifd American people, one containing Mayor Ward Harry Jones, Earnest Cotti, editor of The Vanguard, and Judge c. H. Mandy of Ensley.
 Ensley was the principal meeting place, that community being the home of sev- eral thousand Italians. The programme for the day began there by the society of that place attending mass at St. An thonys church in a body, which was helo by Rev Paul Klich The offertory was played by Memols band, while Rose wigs mass was sung by the choir. A talk was also made by the Very Rev. H. k. O'Gray, pastor of St. Catherlnes church at Pratt City, and rural dean of the northern district of the diocese of Mobile, who spoke of Christopher Colum- bus and his desire for finding America. Addresses were also made by $. R. Qua rino sponsor for the Italian flag, and Judge c. H. Mandy, representing the mayor of Ensley.
 Special cars were then boarded and trip taken to Birmingham and the parade participated in. After the parade special cars were again boarded and the entire crowd removed to the fair grounds where the genral jollifcation set in.
 Upon afvval at the fair grounds concert was given by Memolis band after which the speakers of the day were in- troduced by Victor Torlna. Harry Jones. representing Mayor Ward, praised the Italians for their thrift and in speaking of their conduct pointed with pride to- ward the dockets of the courts, which show a remarkably small number of Italian names thereon Speeches fol- lowed by the presidents of each of the societies. after which these self same presidents were entered in sack race against each other, x. catazano winning first prize.
 Upon motion of Victor Torina, com mittee was appointed to draw up q reso- gressman Burnett made before the Br- mingham Commercial club last Friday on the subject of Italian immigration. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
JACOB TRAUB
 IN BANKRUPTCY
Filing of Petition Develops Into Lively Race Among Four
 Law Firms.

A petition of involuntary bankruptcy was filed against Jacob Traub yester- day with United States Clerk Allison. three creditors being named in the Mandel & Co. of New York. merchap disc, $220 Al; Herman Rosenbaum, Bir- mingham. salary, $500, and David Blumberg, Birmin gham, money loaned, s200. The petition was filed by At torneys Thompson & Thompson.
 The filing of this petition developed into a race between four law firms Thompson & Thompson, F. S. White & Son, Brown & Murphy and Lee J. Marx. Attorneys were hanging around Deputy United States Clerk Charles R. John son all the morning awaiting instruc- tions from their clients to file the peti- tion, but Messrs. Thompson x Thomp son managed to cross the line first, winr tg by less than a length over the next runner, with the rest of the bunch following close behind. The petition filed requested that A. S. Cowan and Lee Cowart he named as receivers, but Referee Trimble has not yet made the appointment
 The clothing store of Jacob Traub has been regarded as a good location and it was generally supposed that a splendid business was being trans acted by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
Safety Y n and h AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
 1st Ave. and 2Oth St.
 Birmingham, Ala. W. ". CRAWFORD, President
 YOUNG WOMEN Every young woman who earns her own living should have an account here. We make speciality of handling the business of women and solicit their patronage, whether large or small. Capital s20O,000. Resources S3,500. .000.
 State Depositary.
YOUNG WOMEN
interest paid on Savings & Time deposits

Tynes. Richard W. Massey. John W. Cartwright, ]. B. Cobbs. Coleman Blaeh, John W. oNeill, A. A. Gambii. W. NJ. Drennen, John L. Parker. Walter L. Moore. W. q. Oliver, John G. smith, Maj John D. Elliott, John Donnelson. D. ]. O'Connor Robert McDavid. l.. W. Johns. II. kourie, B. Il. Cooper. Allen J. krebbs, Ben r. Barbour.
 In addition to the above list the general arrangements committee and all mem bers of the Birmingham Press club are members of this reception commttee and will be expected to attend all of the meetings anu fuctions
 The following'is Is list of the reception committee of the Writers club:
 Birmingham Writers Club-Miss Annie K. Walker. chairman, Miss Henrietta Wilcox Miss Alma Rittenber.y. Miss Ethel Armes, Miss Kate Cumming Mrs. F. T. Talferro, Mrs. J. A. Rountree. Mrs. C. B. Spencer, Mrs. H. s. Ryal. Mrs. John Watts Mrs. C. NJ Tardy
 Max NinlIler, chairman of the automo- bile committee, reports that the following citizens have agreed to participate liS tho automobile ride to tho delegates and visitors. The ride vii start at o'clock from the city hall. Mir. Winkler re- quests that ali automobile owners answer his card and report promptly at o'clock The ride will be of one hour and half The lady delegates will be carried between the hours If and o'clock to the residence of MT. ana Mrs. j. A. Rountree, 1900 Eleventh avenue. south, where the ride will dsband ana the autos return to the city.
 B. J. Saunders, C. w. Unor1 Thomas c. Cairns, c. T. Brazelton. A. D. Light ner, John McCartn, Lee c. Bradley. John L. Raul, Haskin Williams J. L.. Robertson, b. A. Berry, J. w. Donnelly, Charles T. Lehman. J. B. Kennedy. Sol caheen, A. A. Gamble, J. E. Donnelson H. B. Gray, w. ". Coghfll Charles Morgan, Walter Moore, N. H. Burt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
QUO WAR RANTo TODAY. Arguments Will Be Made on Famous Ward-Parker Controversy

The quo warranto proceedings against Mayor George B. Ward brought by John l.. Parker, will come up in the circuit court before Judge Coleman today. At torney S. D. Weakley will represent the defense while Cabaness & Selhiemer will make the argument for MT. Parker.
 The decision in this court will not af- feet the local conditions, as an appeal will be taken, and the City Council will remain as it is until a verdict is given One meeting of the council will probably be held before the case is heard by the supreme court.
 Chairman Hal J. Copeland will file an appeal in the police commission proceed ings before Judge Lane today. He states that he will get the matter set. and as 1t cannot possibly be heard before the last of November, any action of the legisld- ture on the subject will have already been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
Criminal Court Docket.

Non-capital felonies will be on trial in the first division of the criminal court throughout the present week. Judge Dan A. Greene will preside in the first division. The following docket is set for trial today:
 John Osborne, bigamy; Mary Alexander. grand larceny; Oscar Brown, grand lar ceny; George Miles. larceny from store; Lizzie Gill; grand larceny; Adophus Mon- tague, grand larceny; M. l.. Moore, assault with intent to murder; Emma Cole, assault with intent to murder; Bert Swyer, assault. with intent to murder; H. u. Sowells. receiving stolen property; A. J. Fletcher, receiving stolen property; Jrwin Williams. larceny from dwelling Walter Stall. assault with intent to mur- der; George Washington. grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22

committee is composed of Phil Memoli, Torinu.
 number of prominent Italian visitors spent the day in Birmingham and took part in celebrating the day Among them were Consul Scalsi of New Orleans, Fran eeseo Sabbia, the New York banker, and a personal representative of Baron des Planes, the Italian ambassador at Wash ington.
 After the speechmaking and contests a grand picnic was held and dancing was ndulged in to late hour last night. $. R. Gaurino, chairman of the joint com mittee, is due great deal of praise for his untiring efforts to make the occasion a success. His speeches were flowery and full of enthusiasm. During all the speeches the name and acts and glory de- served by Christopher Columbus was prominent throughout
 October 12 is supposed ta be, the day on which Columbus landed on Salvador, and is the day usually celebrated by the Italians. On account of the State fair being in session on that date, however, It was decided to postpone the celebration for 9 few days
 The giving of the parade was something of surprise to many people, who qNes- toned as to what 1t was about. When in- formed that it was q celebration of the day on which Christopher Columbus dis covered America. they gazed in wonder, and then a sheepish look began to spread over their features as they realized that the great discoverer had been forgotten by the people whose land he had found for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
REPORT NOW AVAILABLE. Many Business Men Will Be Interest ed in city's New Accounting System

The Mayor now has on hand a good supply of the report of Accountant Beck on the financial condition of Birmingham and the system of books which he has installed.
 It is arranged in such simple form that any business man can fully grasp one of the most important and .thorousl il systems in the south. He can also under stand the various departments and their work Any citizen who wishes a copy may get it by writing . request to the Mayors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
MORE GAM BIERS CAUGHT.
Street Hopes to Round Up 100 During
 Present Month.

Officer Street is going after 100 gamblers for the month of October. He has al- ready reached over 50, and if they con tinue to game he intends catching round number.
 He added five to the list yesterday aftef- noon when he raided the Victor hotel on Third avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first street. He found five of the regulars playing poker. They were all locked up but a friend got them out on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
INVESTIGATION DELAYED.
Chairman Estes Announces Postpone.
 nent of Eitulithic Hs2r,nes.

Chairman Estes of the Bitulfthtc fnvesu- gation committee of the City Council has announced that the proceedings will not begin today as was stated when the O'Neill verdict was rendered but will be postponed indefinitely, until after the pro- hbition election.
 He stated that having consulted with the members, they were all of the opinion that delay was the best thing The mem bers want to attend the meetings and the attention required could no he given at this strenuous time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
PROHIBITION MEETING.
Speaker Carmichael and Mrs. Curtis
 Speak at Jefferson Theatre.

A largely attended prohibition meeting was held last night at the Jefferson the atre Addresses were made by Speaker Carmichael of Colbert county and Mrs. Curtis of Texas Both were the cause of loud applause and enthusiasm.
 Mrs. Curtis is organizing the women for a fight at the polls. This organization was begun at the women's mass meeting at the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Aoencia carboni.

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Aoeneia Carboni, who died Sun day afternoon at her residence, 26O6 Sec ond avenue will be held from the resi- dence this afternoon at clock. The in- terment will be made In the Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 George Montgeas of Bessemer to Miss Mary Joseph.
 J. L. Kelley of Birmingham to Miss Anna Johnston
 Macom Richardson of Adger to Mss Myrtle Parsons.
 Frank Clantenis of Palos to Miss Angi- olina Guadagno.
 w. M. Hall of Birmingham to Miss Ruby Yielding
 Lon Scroggins of Memphis to Miss Katie Mae Brewer
 M. F. Isbell of Henry Ellen to Miss Every Isbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
MASS MEETING TONIGHT

The friends of Mayor Geo. B. Ward will hold a mass meeting at the Hippodrome at 8 o'clock tonight to express their appre- citation of him as a man and as and official, and to announce their determination to prolong his official life regardless of the sentence of political death pro- nounced upon him yesterday by the Pastors Union. All lovers of constitutional liberty, of good government, of free speech and believers in sheer ity, fearlessness and honesty in public servants, are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
Infant of ]. M. Walker.

The infant of J. M. Walker died yes- terday morning at the family residence at Sterritt The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this morn- ing at o'clock The interment will be made in the Sterritt cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
Frank Word.

The remains of Frank Word, who was fatally injured by being struck by a Southern engine near North Birmingham Saturday, are being held in the morgue at Lige Loy's undertaking establishment awaiting for information as to their dis posal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-22
John H. Conn.

John IT, Conn. the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Conn, died at St. Vincen ts hospital yesterday morning. The remains were sent to Tomlin's Gap yesterday afternoon by Lige Loy for in- terment