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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
President Demands Immediate Action on Plans to Save the Country's Natural
 Resources.
TAFT BACKS HIM UP
Governors, Capitalists, Senators and Congrcssmcn Applaud Express sions at Joint Con-
 sultation.

Washington, Dec & President Roose- welt and President-elect Taft publicly put themselves on record today in ad- vocacy of the lssuancy Of gov arnment bonds for the construction of perman- ent public Improvements to conserve natural resources.
 President-elect Taft presided at the joint consultation meeting this after noon at the Belasoo theater in this city at which President Roosevelt made the principal address. The incumbent of the White House gave his unqualified approval for the carrying out of expert plans for the conservation of the nations resources. The coming Presi- dent seconded MT Roosevelt's asser- tons with hearty accord
 Gov Chamberlain of Oregon voiced what seemed the advanced ground ol the democratic party, in advocacy of federal jurisdiction and an audience which filled the theater and which in- cluded Andrew Carnegie, John Mitchell senators. congressman and the gov ernors. of several states, applauded ey- cry sentiment expressed.
 President Roosevelt spoke in part as follows:
 Our previous policy of procrastn- ton, delay, and ntful and partial ae- tion. has borne its perfect fruit Our waterways are deserted, and in return for our vast expenditures we have lit- tie or no actual navigation 10 show
 The people are ready for a change Let us have it, and al once. If we car pay the cost from current revenues let us do SO If not let us issue bonds By either method, let us have waterway
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
ROBSON CHARGES ISLANDER
Southern Congressman Sues Massa
 chusets One for s2O.OO0.

Boston, Dec. s.--lt was officially an nounced to-day that action for alleged islander. returnable in the United States circuit court February l. 1909, in which $2o,00o damages are claim ed, has been brought by Congressman Richmond r lIobson, of Alabama, against Congressman John A. Keliher, of Massachusetts
 The alleged remarkh which caused the action to be brought were made during the campaign this fall, imme- diatcly following q visit to this city of Captain Hobson. who spoke in the in- torests of Joseph Conry for congress, the latter contesting ursuccessfully with Congressman kellher for the nomination. Both congressman are democrats.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
FANATICS KILL
 POLICE IN RIOT Three Officers, Leader of Holy Rollers and a Child Are Victims of Battle in
 Streets,
IN KANSAS CITY CENTER
Over Ono Hundred Shots Fired in Crowded Street When Adam God" Begins unproyokcd
 Attack,

Kansas City, Dec, &, ,ln the shadow of the city hall riot In which relgl- GUS fanatics and policemen were par ticipants, and during which hundred shots were fired. this afternoon resulted in the death of Policeman A. o. Dal- bow. and Lulu Pratt, age lS, probably fatal injuries 10 three persons and slight injuries to two other persons Those fatally injured are John Sharp, known as Adam God a street preacher; Michael Mullane, a patrolman, Patrick Clark, police sergeant, Harry E, Stege, policeman, and George w.. Holt. probation officer, also were hurt The streets were crowded with pedes- trans, when the trouble occurred and the participants traversed an entire block
 Probation Officer Holt of the juvenile court went to investigate case Of all | legged abduction. Sharp was exhorting a crowd With Sharp were woman and five children ranging in age from l three to IA years. Holt did not like the manner in which the woman attempted to get contributions from the crowd and she and her male companions were not proper persons to have the custody l of the young children.
 The woman announced that she and Adam God" would conduct services at Poor Mans Mission tonight where upon she and her companions started toward the mission officer Holt then inquired as 10 the identity of the chil- dren. Tho woman replied that the of. ficcr had better attend to his oWt business"
 Adam God. who wears a long white beard and hair struck Holt a heavy blow behind the ear with a pistol, mak ing an ugly wound Holt, who wa unarmed. then started for the polio, station for assistance and as he moved away the preacher tried to shoot him but the cartridge failed to explode.
 Sharp and his companions were with in sixty yards of the police station when the officers steped into the street The officers did not expect trouble ant were not prepared for the volley Q bullets that met them almost imme diately.
 Dalbow was killed instantly and { bullet passed through Stege's arm Other officers, hearing the firing rushed into the street and genera fight ensued In the meantime rio call brought policemen from all drec tions
 Thoroughly aroused inc officer closed in on Sharp and his folloWcr firing as they went. When the firini ceased Adam God lay fatall, wounded, shot through the head anc body
 The woman dropped der weapon and scizing two of the children spran , into q row boat and began to row int [ the middle Of the river The officer called 10 her 10 stop, but she onl piled the oars more vigorously Tn policemen fired yolley at the ro' boat. one shot struck Lulu Pratt
 tearing away the greater part of tn child's face
 Lulu Pratt lied tonight Sergean Clark is reported to be at the point q
 death while Patrolman Mullane vii ; not live until morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
THANKS FOR TAG DAY GIFTS.
Ladies Auxiliary of St. Raphacrs Hospital Grateful to Many Friends.

The committee on tag day" in behalf Of the Ladies auxiliary of St. RaphaeI's hospital, beg to acknowl- edge their indebtedness to the public of New Haven and vicinity for tho splendid success of the undertaking, and thank all for their kind assist ance. To give individual mention to those who in different ways contribut- ed to its gratifying results would bc impossible and in their gratitude for even the smallest coin or a kind word of encouragement they would have lasting regrets for even one omission
 They are especially indebted to his honor Mayor James R Martin, for his encouragement and his practical interest in the undertaking
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
DEAN ROGERS ON PEACE
Wants Church to Undertake Campaign
 for Arbitration and Disarmament

Philadelphia, Dee S.Irhc federal council of the Churches of Christ in America adjourned to-day to meet again in 1912, after most successful meet Ing, during which e long step forward was made in tho movement to bring all Protestant denominations together for united effort in spreading the gos- pei ''Tntcrnatlonal Relations" was tho topic Of Henry Wade Rogers, dean oi the law department of Yale university, al the closing session
 Mir Rogers spoke briefly of the part which arbitration has nlayed in Inter- nationai relations, and advocated a campaign by the church In favor of arbitration An active opposition to an increase of armament and the fm- therlng of treaties of pence, he said, should be preached from every pulpit in tine land.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
TAFT HEADS RED CROSS
Unanimously -Eicctcd-NTay Hold
 Two rrcsidncics Simultaneously.

Washington, Dec. Prosident-cect Taft to-day at the annual meeting of the American National Red Cross so- cioty was unanimously reelected presi- dent of the organization Iio accepted the office only after ho had hoen as. surod by the nominating committee that they had secured from tho judge advocate general of the army the opiu~ ion that lt would he entirely legal for him to retain Che presidency of the Red Cross at the same time hc is act ing as the nations chief executive,
 Mr. Taft personally presided over tho meeting of the Red Cross during the afternoon session
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
STUDENTS SEARCH FUTILE

Newmarket, N H. Dee, S-After d futile search on the banks of Great Bay by nearly the entire student body of the New Hampshire state college as well as many of the professors, it was announced tonight that two students, Charles Chase, 1908, of Webster, N. F., and John W. Davis, 1911, of Concord, N, H., were probably drowned vester- day or last night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
GEORGE POWELL SHOWS UP.

The George IT, Powell, for wrom Police Chief Cowles was asked in q letter from Chicago to locate, if ne was in this city, walked into the chiefs office last night, He lives on state street He Is man about fifty years of age. Chief Cowles wrote to Chicago last night with information abolt the man. He has no intimation way the parties in hcago wished him located
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
THE DEVIL" RAISES
Harrison Gray ifiskc Expelled from
 Mnnagcrs-Bclasco Resigns.

New York, Dec S The controversy over the right to produce Morars play, "The Devil, came to climax to-day when Harrison Gray Fiskc was expelled from the National Association Managers as a result of charges pre- ferred against him by Henry W, Saw age. Immediately after the dropping of MT Fske from the association, Da- vid Belasco sent in his resignation Benjamin Rocdcr also resigned
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
GIRLS HAVE MASQUERADE.

The members of tne Girls Friendly society Of St. Pauls church had q very pleasant and amusing masquer- adc social among themselves at the parish house last night, After the dancing there were light refrcshmen ta. Some of the makeups were very prat- ty, and all present nad very delight full time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Henry Pattberg took out three per- mits Two of these arc for sIX-family house, ono at 63-65 Gregory street and the other at 67-69 Gregory street, both near Dixwell avenue. These two build ings will each contain twenty-four rooms and will be 3SX52 feet, At 6l Gregory street, Pattberg will erect q three family house that will be l9X52 feet and will contain twelve rooms c. F. Berger is architect and Charles Dannenhauer carpenter for all three buildings
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
MULIONAIRESS DEAD.

New York, Dec. 6.-Miss Mary Good win Pinkney died today of pnoum nia at the Hotel Buckingham, at the age of 9e years, Miss PInkey was creditcl with being one of the very wealthy women of the world the value of her holdings in Manhattan real estate alone tcing estimated at sl00O0.000
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
HASKELL LIBEL CHARGE OFF

Guthrie, Oklao Dee, S SCharges Of criminal libel, preferred against Ome, K Benedict, manager of the okla homa City Times by Governor Charles N Haskell were dismissed here to- daN
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
NASrRO STILL AT SEA.

saotonder, Spain Dec &. The steam or Guadaloupe on which President Castro js q passenger was not sighted tonight Late advlces received to- night however. confirm the statement that Castro k bound for Berlin.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
sess. 900 FOR CARNEGIE WORK

Washington, Dee. S,--Appropriatons asgregatng S636, 300 were made to-day at the annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, This amount is to he used merely to continue projects heretofore initiated
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
Warrant. Deeds.

Clara II Katsch to Leoni w Robin son, Whitney avenue. SO feet
 Thomas Mooney to Samuel LadinskT Arch street, 30 feet.
 Charles T. Coyle to Lizzie W. Davis Fveret street, ia feet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

James A. Macleod Is to build two double houses in starr street near Newhall street He will be carpenter and architect and D. Morcaldi will be mason The houses will contain twelve rooms and will be 22x42 feet each
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Charles Moore will put up a two family frame house at 24 Lilac street, near Newhall street. This win contain twelve rooms and will be 2Oxi6 feet. r. A. Warner is mason and D. HindsleS architect
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
NOrt9age Deeds,

Samuel ladinsky to Bridget Mooney Arch street, 35 feet, $500
 William ! Guinnett to Robert A Palmer, Hazel street. 30 feet, s15o
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
DR. NORTHROP OUT
Yale Graduate and Professor at Head of Minnesota Univer-
 sity 25 Years.
WAS A LOCAL EDITOR
Born in dgCfield-Graduatcd in Aca- dcmical and Law Depart
 mcntS.

Minneapols Dec S,-Dr Cyrus Northrop to-day tendared his resigna- ton as president of the University of Minnesota to take effect July l. Dr. Northrop who is n years old, wishes to retire from active work He has been at the head of the university for 25 years, coming direct from Yale, where he had filled for many years the chair of English literature.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
Probate Deed,

Estate of August Daum to Charles H. Daum, Rosa A. Hawkins and Will liam A Daum, Davenport avenue, 5O feet, and Kossuth street, 37 feet
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Ciprano and Shephard are to erect a brick building for an office and storage house at 293 East street near St John street. John Mayo will be mason and c. E. Joy architect.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
DOINGS IN REALTY
Henry Pattberg to Build Three Tenements on Gregory
 Street,
HOUSES FOR STARR STREET
Cipriano X Shcphard to Put Up Brick Office and Storage Building on
 East Street

The office of the building Inspector was rushed yesterday when eleven building permits were issued, coming close to a daNs rorord
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09
IRISH LAND BILL MOVES

London, bee. S,-The house of com mons tonight passed the second read ing of the Irish Land bill,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Though Cyrus Northrop has been for 25 years president of the uniyer. sty of Minnesota, and his retirement next year will be from that institution, Connecticut has full right to claim him as son and as an educator.
 Born in RldseGeld. he entered Yale al 70, aud was graduated from the aca- dcmlcai department and then from the Law school later, in 1886, receiving from Naic the further degree of LL T.. Immediately on admission to the bar. he entered on that course or poitlcll training which is still popular in Con- hcrt!clit becoming clerk of the house or representatives in lSGl and clerk Of inc senate q year later. Then hc was called 10 Yale as professor of rhetoric and English literature. and at that time was also for q year or more the editor oi inc New Haven Palladium He re- mnincd lu the Yale professorshlp until ho was called to the presidency of the University of Minnesota On his work there. the fact that he leaves it Of his own Nolitlnn alter a quarter Of a cen- turv of service. and largely for the req a- son that he has reached the age of 75. is perhaps adequate comment lIc and President Eliot of Harvard born thu same ycar leave tber posts as educat- ors at The same age.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Tho New Haven Real Estate and Power company will build brick ad, ditiun to their storage house at JOG Park street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Henry A. Waizeneger Is to build a brick addition to his home at 6lO Oak street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

Tho moving picture thcater at 6Si Grand avenue, of which F. Malley is owner, will have a new brick entrance. A. k, Amos is carpenter,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

and that quickly. Tho plan and the work can and should proceed together.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-09

The following papers were filed in the office of the town clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
BOSSES FRAME UP
A TAX BOARD JOB

Columbus, April 30.-It is stated
upon the very best of authority that
the two Republican members Of the
state tax board under the Freincr
bill, advanced on the house calendar
for consideration Wednesday after
noon have been agreed upon if it be-
CONS law
They will be Wade u. Ellis, attor'
ney general of Ohio, and whose term
of office will expire next January; and
James NJ. Brown of Toledo, father of
Walter +. Brown, chairman Of the Re-
publican state central committee, who
was one of the Republican party
bosses in the late state convention,
and who so framed up the call of the
state central committee for the party
primaries as to shut Senator Foraker
out of the presidential running before
he had even gotten good start. II
is not known who the Democratic
appointee is to be
The Feiner bill was drawn by Wade
H. Ellis after it had been recommend.
ed by the state tax commission, OF
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01

There are a large number of cases Of
mumps among the young people OF Hart
Vile, especially of the primary grades
nearly half of Miss Richards room being
afflicted. At present the list is Lucille
Ruggles, HerOld Ruggles, Willard Wise,
Catherine Bishop, Ethyle Swartz, Lizzie
Roger, Vera Smith, Howard ROyer
Harlan Memmer Lesta Richards, Allan
MAILER and Sherwood Richards.
Arthur Wise and family moved on
Wednesday into the D. Brumbaugh
house, just vacated by Prof. Bishop.
Mr. and Mrs John Wagner spent Sum
day with Mr. Wagner's sister. Mrs. Rich
ards at her home north of UniOntown.
Washington Keyser took a business
trip to Fairhope on Thursday.
On next Sunday evening, May 8, Mr..
Fisher, of the Anti Saloon league, will
occupy the pqlnat Of the Reformed
church. Mr.. Fisher comes we'll recon-
mended as an orator with an interesting
message and q cordial invitation IL ex~
tended to all to come and hear him..
Mr.. and Mrs. David Austin have moved
back to their farm. near New Baltimore,
after spending most OF the winter In
HartVille.
Mrs. U. R. Brumbaugh is engaged in
raising chickens of the Rhode Island,
Red and Buff Wyandotte varieties, and
Sunday opened the incubator which had
been filled with l26 eggs and found l19
chickens. Can any one beat this recordS
Mrs. Frank Meminer went to Sufleld
on Sunday TO spend the day with her
mother, Mrs. Helena Warner.
William Pilgrim and son last week
filled an order for 30 white leghorn chick
ems which were shipped to Ripley, Tenn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01

Mrs. F. J. Southland, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Kline. in Cleve-
iHnd, for the past ten days returned to
her h lme on Thursday.
Mrs. John Snyder and son, John, of
New Berlin, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs, Robert Pilgrim on Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Cool. who is the teacher
in the public schools of Akron, spent her
Easter vacation with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. B. f. Cool.
Mrs. LaVina Fulmer returned on Sat
urday from UniOntown. where she had
been the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Rich
ards, for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Rice and Miss Hor-
tense RICE spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Henry Geot2
Nathaniel Roger is erecting a black
smith and wagon shop on a piece Of
ground lying north of the hotel which
he purchased from William Roger.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Essig and Fred Es-
sig, of Fairhope, o., spent Sunday with
MT and Mrs. j. o. Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Merkel spent
Sunday I'm suffield with Mrs Merkel's
mother, Mira. Catherine Bolender,
Aaron Rubright of Canton, spent Mon
day with friends in town,
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Baughman and daugh-
ter, Thelma. and Mr., and Mrs Charles
Bolender. Of UniontOwn, spent Sunday
with Mrs. James Baughman.
Misses Carrie Richards and Eya
krelchbaum were successful in passing
the teachers examination held In Canton
April 4.
Prof. ]. I. Bishop moved on Wednesday
III Aaron Kinsleys house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
SPARTA.

Sparta, April 3O.-H. w. Dauchy, of
Waynesburg, who has the contract for
the carpenter work at the M. E. church,
began operations Tuesday morning.
Attorney j. A. Bowman and family, oil
Canton, spent Sunday with relatives at
this place.
William Carr, of near Cleveland, en-
ployed at the oil works, has moved into
Mrs. Lloyd's house.
The M. It. congregation held services
in the Christian church Sunday and
will do so hereafter until their church is
finished, the Christian church having
been kindly rendered them for use, which
was highly appreciated.
Stewart Briggle, OF Canton. spent Sun
day with his father at this place.
Mrs ]. w. Burris and Mrs. John Streb
nre spending several days this week with
their mother, Mrs. Burns
DR.. J. 10. wagner and family, of Min
eral City. were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Russell, Sunday.
James A. Rice. of Canton, made a call
on his brother. Lewis, Tuesday.
The public schools at this place closed
Friday.
j., WITT Fogle, Of Malvern. is building
Bome kilns at the brick plant.
Rice & Esterly have received the lum-
ber for their store building
A. G. McPhan made BUSINESS trip to
Cleveland Friday.
w. Z. Baughman is home with his fam
lily after a six weeks trip through the
eastern states.
w. G. Waltner and wife, of Canton,
spent several days last week with his
parents at this place.
Mrs George Parker was in Canton sew
eral days last week.
Lews Rice is improving after undergo
ing an operation in Canton hospital.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
RESIDENCE BUILDING
Likely to Boom This Year Say Con
tractors-BuiIdinss Permits
Issued.

Building permits were issued Thurs
day to James Devault, Wertz avenue,
residence, 5000; Mrs. Rosa Vanhorn,
Parkyiew avenue, residence, $500;
John Skeeles, Reynolds street, resi-
dence, $500; Henry Swihart, Wood
land avenue, residence, $500; Hen"y
Breckbill, East Tuscarawas stIeet, res
idence, $500. During the month OF
April 38 building permits were issued
in the office of Clerk Lloyd. Contrac,
tors say that a number Of residences
will be constructed during the coming
summer, as most of the local banks
are now in a position to furnish money
for the erection OF them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
Well Known citizen Seriously Ill

wei hno"n SlIlLSH OSTlOueIy Tile
Joseph McCurdy, owner Of the block
which bears his name at the corner of
Tuscarawas and Walnut streets, suf-
fered stroke of apoplexy while he
was clearing the snow from the side
walk around the building THURSDAY
Mr.. McCurdy is IS years of age and
has been ill recently, making his
chances of recovery doubtful. His
aged wife is also sick. DR.. Reed, who
was called to attend the man, says
that he has been unconscious since
the stroke and that he is in a serious
condition. -ila
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01
LOUISVILLE NEWS

louisville, O., April 3O.-The board
or education met in regular session
Tuesday night and transacted some
important business. A year was added
to the course of study, thereby MAX
ing the Louisville high school first
grade" The position of principal OF
the high school was created and will
be filled at a later meeting of the
board. Prof. w. A. Forsythe of the
Alliance high school was elected as
superintendent to succeed Superin-
tendent j. c. Chenot. His salary will
be 5000.
A mass meeting of citizens Of our
village was held in the town hall last
night to arrange for Memorial Day
exercises.
Rev. George F. Chenct went to War
ren yesterday where he will preach
Sunday.
The funeral services of Mrs. Louise
Julliard were held in the Reformed
church Wednesday afternoon. Burial
at the Union cemetery. DR.. ]. j. Leb-
erman, Of Akron, who for many years
was pastor of the deceased, ofic-
lated. Miss Sara LAWN. of Can
ton, sang two numbers. DR..
and Mrs. A. E. Fauve, of FIT.
Wayne, Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey, of
Chevy Chase. Md: Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
der, of Bellevue; Mrs. Cahill, of BU-
cyrus; Mrs. Wilson, of Canton; A. F..
Julliard, of New York; Mrs, Lily and
son Walker. of Alliance, were among
those relatives from out of town who
attended.
Dr. Gosllng VIII leave Louisville
shortly to establish an ONCE in Tif-