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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
PromInsn. Politician Dead.

New York, Nov. Surrogate Frank
p. Fitzgerald died today at his home
at No. 81 Riverside Drive. The sur.
rogate had been In poor health for
considerably more than year and had
been confined 10 his home mast OF the
time since last June. While his friends
had recognized the seriousness OF his
illness, the end was a shock, as II was
believed that his condition had shown
Improvement recently Mr.. Fitzgerald
was born In the old First ward OF New
York city In May, 1857. He graduated
from Columbia college law school class
Of u.s. In 1888 he was elected a con.
gresham from the Sixth congressional
district. In 1898 he was elected as
surrogate 10 fll the place created by a
new act of the legislature providing
for second surrogate for this county.
The deceased was member OF the
Manhattan. Catholic, Democratic and
Press clubs, and the Columbia Unlyer.
sity Alumni association.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
BATTLESHIPS
Are Being Put In Readiness for Cruise
to the Pacific.

Boston, Nov. 25.--Tremendous et
forts are being made at the Charles
town navy yard 10 have the battle
ships Vermont, Illinois, New Jersey
and Missouri ready TO sail early next
week preparatory TO the Pacific cruise.
The men have been informed that
night work will be required this week,
that many will be called upon 10 work
Thanksgiving day, and also that some
crews will work next Sunday. All
the ships are In first class condition,
except possibly, the Illinois. Her boil.
ers are leaky All OF the battleships
are being equipped with the new De.
forest wireless telephone system and
with the new fire control arrangements
90 prevent turret. handling room or
magazine fires and explosions during
gun Are. All the big turret guns have
been equipped with a hydraulic spray
ing arrangement for the breeches In
addition 10 the congresses aid eject
ing system. Additional precautions
have also been taken In regard 10
sparks from the smokestacks during
gun fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

the action now pending in common
pleas court in wh!cn Mrs. Margaret
X. Smith has sought to enjoin the
merger OF the Clevelend Gas Light
g. Coke Co. and the Peoples Gas Light
Co. They protested they were new
er properly served with summons. In
their absence. Secretary Beardsley
has looked after the situation.
Monday. Councilman Haserodt said
before the ordinance would receive
majority In council the rate must
be reduced. He Will offer an amend
ment providing that the rate for the
six cold months OF the year be 25
cents a thousand feet and for the
other six months 30 cents. He will
ask that the clause giving the city
10000 street lights be struck out. BY
doing this he thinks the company
will in a position to give the con-
sumers a better rate.
Instead OF making a grant for Ave
years he will seek TO increas, tae
life OF the franchise to 10 years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
History a Mystery.

New York, Nov. 25.--Thomas L. Won
Grath. whose history is a mystery.
was in Manhattan avenue court, VIII
liamsburg, today, charged with having
demanded s2.0O0.00O from John Does
cher, the wealthy wholesale baker, AMI
having threatened the latter's life II
the money was not forthcoming. Won
Grath was plainly laboring under a
strong hallucination. He declared In
court that he had received divine
commission to get the $4,000. 900 which
he insisted. Doescher was keeping In a
secrettyauik He had gone to Does
chers ofiice at Graham avenue and
Powers street, four times. The last
time Doescher had several policemen
ready for Won Grath, and tho man was
arrested after a struggle. Magistrate
Reilly committed Won Groth to the OBJ
servation ward OF the Kings county
hospital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
elrthdays Of Two Notable Men.

New York. Nov. 25.-Andrew Car
engie and John Bigelow, pioneers in
their own field, celebrated their birth
days today Tho great organizer
passes his 10th milestone; and the vet
eran diplomat and journalist his 90th.
Mr.. Carnegie. at the turn, has this
message: "The world is good because
it's becoming a better world. All Is
we'll. since all grows better. That Is
the foundation OF my philosophy Of
life and the world"
Venerable John Bigelow, Gays too.
that each day which slips by brings us
into greater happiness. I'VE are work
ing for power" he exclaimed, "who
knows better than We do as TO what
is best"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
WORKHOUSE
Superintendent Boyer Likely to BE Re.
appointed Some Doubt Express
ed About obringer.

Judge Fawcett, OF the board OF di-
rectors of the Stark county work.
house. said yesterday that he had
not yet heard OF any one in the field
against Il. NJ. Boyer. the present
superintendent Of the workhouse, who
will be up for re-appointment at the
meeting OF the board which will be
held Wednesday. December g. He
said that so far as he knew Superin-
tendent Boyer would be re-appointed
by the board as he was deemed the
best man who had occupied the place
In the history of the position.
The men who I'LL the subordinate
positions at the workhouse will hold
over until the first of april. Last
year, on the suggestion OF Judge Faw-
cett, these men were appointed In
April and will, as a result, hold over.
This action was taken a year ago
because IL was felt that man thrown
ont of position the first OF the year
had but n poor chance TO find any
thing to do until the close OF the cold
weather season.
In January the county commission
ers will have an appointment to make
on the board Of workhouse directors,
Peter obringer. who is at present q
OF the board, will. so far as
is known. be up for re-appointment,
as his term expires at that time. In
somuch, however, as his manner OF
filling the position has been criti-
cized to some extent. It is said that
some doubt has been expressed as TO
his re-appolntment should he go af-
ter the Office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
rs CENT GAS
DEMANDED IN CLEVELAND FOR
WINTER MONTHS
Before Council viii Grant the Col
umblss Company a Franchise.


Before Council viii Grant the Col
umblss Company Franchise.
Cleveland, Nov. 25.-Before the
s7O.0OO,OOO Columbia Gas g. Electric
Co. can hope for the passage of its
franchise ordinance It must agree to
changes.
Since July 90 the ordinance has
been In possession OF City Solicitor
Baker. No attempt was made TO
ressurrect It until Saturday, when
C. II. Beardsley, secretary OF the
council for action.
The ordinance, as II now stands,
was recommended for passage by
Councilmen Sledz, Haserodt, Zinner,
Kraus and Remy, but not one Of these
will favor It's enactment unless
amendments are made.
THIRTY-CENT RATE.
The ordinance fixes the maximum
rate for natural gas at 30 cents. the
rate of the East Ohio Gas Co. 1t
also provides the company shall fur
nish to the city. free of cost. 10000
street lights. This IL about the only
concession.
Vice President Leib repeatedly said
the company would not agree to
rate lower than 80 cents. Neither
he nor President White have been
In Cleveland for weeks. II has been
believed their absence was due to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
THAW TRIAL
Attorney Littieton VIII Vigorously. op-
pose Any Further Delay.


New York, Nov. 25.-Martin w. Lit
tleton, attorney for Harry X. Thaw,
whose second trial on charge OF tho
murder OF Stanford White has been
set for December 2, declared with en-
phasis today that he would not con-
sent to any further delay In the case.
and that he would vigorously oppose
postponement.
Mr.. Littlebon asserted thdt>the case
had already been delayed beyond all
reason. and that he would not listen TO
the suggestion of the district attorney
to have the case go over 30 January.
There promises to be sharp clash
between Mr.. jerome and Mr.. Little
ton when the district attorney makes
his motion for an adjournment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
CLEVELAND Not In nannsr.

Princeton. Nov, 25.-InQuiries at the
home OF former President Cleveland
today In regard 30 his reported Illness,
showed that he Is not confined 10 his
room, but is suffering from an attack
OF Indigestion, TO which he is subject
An attendant OF the former president
made the statement that there had
been no return OF the old internal trou.
BILE and that Mr.. Cleveland was In no
danger and would probably be out
again In a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Annual Repore Showing CONSTRUCTION
and Repairs For the Last Year.

Washington, Nov. 25.--The annual
report of the chief of the bureau OF
construction and repair of the navy
department made public today says
that on June 80. last, there were
In course of construction in the Unit
ed States exclusive of torpedo boat
destroyers, submarines and sea 60
ihg tugs. seven battleshlps, of an
aggregate trial displacement of 114,-
600 tons, two armored cruisers, ag-
gregating 10000 tons, three scout
cruisers amounting to 1880 tons and
two feet colliers of 25,170 tons, max
ing total tonnage in course of con-
struction of 179.420.
Discussing the drydock situation
at the New York navy yard the re-
port says: "The completion of the
new drydock at the navy yard, New
York, is a matter of the greatest i'm
portance since the large wooden dock
at that yard, which has been relied
upon for many years past for the
docking of battleships, is reaching a
stage of deterioration which will ne
cessitate its rebuilding in the near
future. II II becomes necessary to
place this dock out Of commission be-
fore the completion of the new dry
dock our most important navy yard
would be unable to dock the largest
battleshlps and armored cruisers,
since drydock No. 2, at the navy yard,
New York, can only dock the smaller
battleships and is moreover rapidly
deteriorating"
The Joint estimates submitted by
Rear Admiral W. L. Kapps, chief
constructor Of the navy, and Rear
Admiral @. w. Rae, chief OF the bu-
reau of steam engineering. aggregate
so. .932, 1862.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
Some people, unknowlna-

Some people, unknOwlng.
iy use up more energy
digestlng heavy foods taken
In excess. under the false
impression that the "mo-e
they eat the more they can
do" than they exert In do.
Ing their regular work.
Why not economlze ener-
ergy? Itmeans the capacity
to accomplish more, and
that means more money.
Change off from q heavy
meat and pancake break
fest to q dish OF Grapc.Nuts
and cream, q soft boiled
COO or two, and note how
you can get throcGh the
mornings work and have o
lot Of energy left over-a
thing that Is q pleasure Of
itself.
Grape-Nuts c,,ntalns all
the food elements from
wheat and barley for "econ-
omlzIng energy"
"Thegc's 9 reason" Read
the booklet ''Thc Rood to
Wellvllle" IN pk0s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
Masonic Initiation.

A special meeting OF Canton lodge
No. 60. f. & A. NJ. will be held this
afternoon at o'clock for the purpose
OF comforting the Master Mason de-
gree upon FIVE candidates. Supper will
be served at @ o'clock. All members
are requested to attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Thanksgiving
Shoes" says Orb.
One Is always thankful
for having bought
pair Of U. s. Shoes.
Going away? Buy Patents.
Stay at homer
Buy U. 8. wearable
work.a.day shoes.
We can suit you In any case,
Patents in Calf and Colt
Box Calf, Velour and Viei
kid-5utton and Lace.
We set the fashion and keep Il up
We set a price that's right.
Need Shoes1
Come to U. S.--the
family shoe store.
v. 8. Shoes for every one
--.men, women and children.
Prices soc to $500.
Fine premiums, cash discount
checks or merchandise stamps
with all sales.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
CASES READY
For Trial in the Criminal
Term of the Probate
Court
NEW ONES ON LIST

Assistant Prosecutor McCulloch
announced yesterday that he had a
number of the cases on the docket
for the probate criminal term, which
opens December 16, ready for trial.
In each of the these cases either Sc
curity for costs has been deposited
or the case. is one in which this for
mallty Is not necessary. The cases
ready for trial so far as the assist
ant prosecutor is concerned are as
follows: Ohio vs.. John Skeeles,
charged with obstructing street;
Ohio VS.. John Skeeles, charged with
unlawfully encumberlng street;
Ohio VS. Percy Grovemiller, charged
with malicious destruction OF prop
erty; Ohio VS.. Catherine Castle,
charged with obtaining goods by false
pretenses: Ohio VS.. william Jacob.
charged with the illegal operation of
an employment agency.
The following new cases have been
added to the docket: Ohio VS.. Cas-
per Falla, charged with assault and
battery; Ohio va. Michael Koehler.
charged with unlawfully using milk
bottles; Ohio VS.. John Shrimp; Ohio
vs. Frank Kich, charged with assault
and battery; Ohio vs, Sebastian
Schwagler, charged with assault and
battery; Ohio VS.. Alice Klehammer,
charged with assault and battery;
Ohio VS.. Henrietta Kingsnorth.
charged with assault and battery;
Ohio VS.. Edward Johnson, charged
with malicious destruction OF prop
erty: Ohio VS.. George Simon, charg-
ed with buying and concealing stolen
Ohio vs., Relnhold thinner
man; Ohio vs. Morris Goldberg and
Rachel Goldberg.
In each OF the new cases on the
docket and 6n those which had pre-
viously been entered thereon security
for costs must be given on or before
December Q.
Probate Judge Bow said yesterday
afternoon that he would arrange
with Sheriff Wilson for the drawing
OF the jury for the criminal term
so soon as he could get to it. It is
expected this will be done within a
day or two.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
URB SCHwERTNER,

Just Around the Corner from
Tusesrawas Street.
121 NJ. WALNUT ST,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Anna z. Hooper, through her at
torneys. Hart and Koehler, has filed
suit for divorce from her husband,
Oscar T.. Hooper. The petition re-
cited the fact OF marriage April 80,
1892, and that two children have been
born OF the union. The suit is bas-
ed on charges OF cruelty and the
plaintiff alleges that about two years
ago her husband began his cruel
treatment. She alleges that he chok-
ed and otherwise abused her and
that on June 2S, 1907, he abandoned
her and that since that time she has
not seen him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Oct. 1905 Oct. 1907
Gross earn 'gs s134.ss9 97 s15b,29l rs
Operating ex.. S0,053 "a 92,7O1 IL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Net earng's .s54.SSS 23 $e2,5so OF
Fixed charges. s9,5as 40 4s,SGs IS
Surplus for st'k 1927 SO 1921 2e
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Bessie scullion has asked for d.
vorce from her husband, Grover
sculllon. The couple were married
in April OF 1904. For three years
Il IA alleged the defendant has been
abusive and neglectful. II Is alleged
that he struck the plaintiff while he
was under the influence OF liquor
causing injuries from which she was
long time recovering. II is alleged
that for three years he has not sup
ported the plaintiff. that she has had
to earn her own living while the de-
fendant frequented wine rooms and
spent his earnings with other wom-
en-. The plaintiff Is represented by
Attorney John w. Burns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26
N. o. 7. Earnings.

Net earnings of tho Northern Ohio
Traction & Light company for October,
1907, over the same month year ago
we're over $4,000. while the surplus In.
creased nearly $4,000; operating
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-11-26

Elmer II. Harding has Drought,
through his attorneys. Webber and
Turner. an action against the Ameri-
can Bridge Co., OF New Jersey, ask-
ing damages In the sum OF $1,000 for
injuries done his left hand while in
the employ OF the defendant COM
pany and which. II is alleged. were
due TO the negligence OF said COM
pany.
The petitioner says that on March
22, 1906, he was employed In operating
a steel hammer In the defendant
company's plant and that the ham
mer dropped on his left hand crush
ing the thumb and index finger so
severely that amputatlon was neces-
sary. It is alleged that instead of
ratchets a thumb screw was used and
that II had become worn and was
not sufficient to hold the lever which
controlled the hammer in place.
In the case of Michael Ryan
against the city OF Alliance. in which
damages In the sum OF $1,000 were
asked and 5000 was granted, the city
has fled a motion for new trial.
The case of Solomon Essig against
the Diamond Portland Cement com
pany, in which the plaintlff asks for
1855 damages for injuries which II
is alleged were received In an eleva-
tor accident wfEile An the emrlOy
of the defendant company. The
claim Is made that the company had
failed to install proper safety devices
on the elevator apparatus and that
because OF this the car droped thirty
feet and that the plaintiff sustained
three broken ribs and had the liga-
merits In one OF his ankles torn.
The defendants allege In reply. that
the accident was due to the plain
tiff's lack OF discretion. Attorneys
Rice and souers represent the plain
tin, while Attorney McCarty has the
case for the defendant.
j. l.. Coy, recently elected as jus
tice OF the peace in Nimishilen town
ship TO succeed himself. was sworn
In by Deputy Clerk OF Courts Agier
yesterday afternoon. He is the sec
ond justice chosen at the late cleo
tion 10 take the oath OF once JUS
tiee-elect Blake OF Canton township,
was sworn In Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-03
MAY ADMIT OTHERS.
Army and Navy Union to Consider
Important Question Soon.

At the coming biennial encampment Of
the Army and Navy Union, commencing
July II in this city, the twenty-seven dele
gates of the local garrisons, representing
upward of over fifteen hundred former so,-
diers, sailors and marines, will endeavor to
have the national body admit the men serv
ing in the United States revenue cutter serv-
ice to membership in the union garrisons
throughout the country, and to this end
they will present a resolution prepared by
Vice Chairman George l.. Saider otthe local
delegation, and which it is said has the
unanimous Endorsement of all the delegates
Copies of the resolution have been mailed
to each delegate who will attend the con-
vention.
The executive committee having charge
of the arrangements for the annual con-
vention of the Army and Navy Union, to
be held in this city, beginning July IL, held
meeting last evening at G. A. r. Hail.
communication was read from national
headquarters which stated that the national
adjutant would furnish the delegates
badges. The chairman of the committee
Capt ]. Walter Mitchell. directed that
steps be at once taken to complete the
raising of the encampment fund. With
that end in view there will be conference
this evening between Abraham Hart, treas
urer; DR.. Thacker Lee. chairman of the
finance committee, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-03
BUILDINGS LEASED.
George Washington University Trus-
tees Provide for Four Departments.

Six houses on / street west of the Airing
ton Hotel have been leased by the George
Washington University to accommodate
the College of Engineering, the new divi-
sion of education. the division of archi-
lecture and the Women's College Presi-
dent Needham signed the lease yesterday
and work will begin at once upon repairs
and improvements.
Extensive improvements are also to be
made in the central building of the uni
versty. AS soon as the contracts for the
work on the newly acquired property have
been let the repairs on tie old building will
be started.
1t is intended to make the new Women's
College the center of attraction for college
women In this city. The Women's Alumni
Association of Columbian College will have
Its headquarters there and Miss Ellis, dean
of the college, will make 1t her residence.
Plans are being drawn for a one-story
building. IS by 80 feet, which will be util-
lied as laboratory by the classes in me-
chancal engineering. 1t will be erected on
the university's property at 18th and H
streets northwest, Immediately behind the
College of Political Sciences. 1t is to be
fully equipped with all the necessary appli-
anceS.
The late w. w. Corcoran built the houses
on 1 street leased by the university. They
were intended for the special use of diplo-
mats, and for a number of years served
this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-03
patriotic AND FRATERNAL.
Lawn Fete Under the Auspices of Com.
bined Societies

The lawn fete on the ShermanRarter
grounds under the auspices of combined
patriotic and fraternal societies was opened
last night. The green slopes of Belmont. at
the head of 14th street were illum:ned with
gay lanterns swung from forest oaks and
scattered about were many booths in which
refreshments were dispensed by attractive
young women wearing the picturesque CO.'S
tunes of old Mexico and the far east. Mrs.
Dora j. b. Hendrix is chairman of the fete.
and Miss Harriet Hawley, the general man.
ager, has arranged a series of entertain
ments, the program to be changed through
out the fete, which will continue tonight,
tomorrow and all day Friday. The musical
feature of last night was a concert by the
Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Club, COM
posed of Walter T. Holt, director; G. NJ.
Jameson, Robert Spindler. George Stearns.
Miss A. NJ. Toomer, o. o. Cowhick, Miss
Pansy Coslin, Mr.. Hoover, Miss NJ. X. Muir
ray. Miss Ida Shirley Mss G. NJ Welsh
Miss C. NJ. Toomy, Miss H. l. Walsh, Miss
+. Leonard, Miss Rosalie Dalrymple Miss
c. j. Wurdeman, Miss S. NJ. Alden, Hiss III
Miner. Miss a. II. Wurdeman, Miss c. VIM
throp, Mrs. L. Newcomer and Messrs.
Charles Stittmar and 2. E. Trotttr.
Another specially was furnished by a
sightseeing automobile, with lecturer at
tached. that carried many dime passengers
on short jaunts in the streets of that sec
ton.
An all-day picnic will be held tomorrow,
with orations and other patriotic demon
STATIONS appropriate to the Glorious
Fourth" Children will be admitted free of
charge, and it is expected that many par
ents will take lunch baskets and families
and spend the day.
The societies represented are: Esther Re-
bekah Lodge, No ), l. o. o. F., Mrs. Lin
ME keiser. chairman, with 100 assistants;
Us OF the w. c. T. u. .diss E. Walker,
chairman, gypsy camp and candy booth
Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge No 3,
Mrs. Wigs Cabbage Patch, Mrs. Fischer,
chairman; Circles 3 and of Calvary NJ E.
Church. refreshments Mrs. E. Goldsworthy,
chairman: Lincoln Circle, No. 3, G. A. R.,
homemade candies; Rough Riders Monu-
ment Fund, Mrs. Allyn X. Capron, chair
man; Ladies of Modern Maccabees, fortune
telling and grab bag, Mrs. Jorgeson chair
man; U. s. Grant Circle, Japanese tea gar
den, Mrs. Sarah Gordon, chairman; Dutch
lunch, Mrs. Alice Burgess; refreshments
Mrs. Ballenger and Mrs. Belle H. Gibson :
Ladies of the G. A. r., Mrs. Avery Miss
Smith, SIS French, Mrs darker Mrs A.
Layton, Miss Cornelia Parker and Carl
Parker; Sheridan Relief Corps G. A. r.
Mary A. Babcock; Auxiliary No I. u. s,
W. ". wild west camp Miss Eta H. Aus
tin: punch table, Mrs. Helen Rapley Mrs
Cora Spere and Mrs. Flora Schwinger; ice
cream. Mrs. NJ. F. Buchalew. Mrs. Nellie
Hooper Barrett, Miss Louise Sturgis and
Miss Pauline Braddock; candy, Mrs Ella
Mitchell, Miss Lois Hersey. Mss Rachel C.
Levy, Miss Hanley. Miss Young. Miss
Carey and Mrs. Grace Wodburn Swaine:
fortune teller. Miss Lucille Fehl.