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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
SHARP ADMITS ROBIN
COOPER SHOT CARMACK

Nashville, Feb. 22-Former Sheriff
John D. Sharp, of Davidson county, CO.
defendant with the Coopers, virtually ad-
mtteed on the witness stand this after
noon that Robin Cooper shot Carmack
IN the back. He said he saw the killing
ana that Carmack fell after Robin had
hred three times. One of the bullet
wounds pierced Carmack's neck near the
spinal cord and came out under the
tongue. AS Sharp had sworn Carmack
was facing young Cooper aiming the re-
V"iVer at him, this would be impossible
TO reconcile with the statement. On
cross examination, however, Sharp said
Carmack had turned his head just as the
second shot was fred. Didn't explain
now Carmack could turn his head far
enough to permit the ball to enter the
median line of the neck on a straight
line. Sharp will go on again tomorrow.
He followed Cooper today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Y. NJ. c. A. SOCIAL.

One hundred and fifty members of
the Y. M. G. A. were present at the
Washington's birthday social given in
the reception room last night. AL
though Secretary Williams stated en-
phatically that Carrie Nation had paid
the association no visit, hatchets were
very much in evidence everywhere, all
of them being reproductions of the
very one which George used in hewing
down the famous cherry tree. The
only difference was that they were
made of paper-this for convenience
sake, in order that the members might
pin them upon the lapels Of their
coats.
A variety of novel frolics and games
were indulged in in the course of the
evening. Hunt the Hatchet" was one
of these. The sleuths engaged in this
contest to solve the nerve racking
mystery; fell down upon the job, at
the very moment when success SEEM
ed assured. They unearthed clue af-
ter clue, but lost out on the stretch
When the burial place of the hatchet
was finally disclosed in the pockets
of one William Schumacher. the re-
ception room rang with cries of
Throw him in the pool"
The next form of diversion was
cutting down the cherry tree"
Though they hacked and hewed until
the sweat stood upon their brows. the
tree refused to bow to their strokes.
Leroy Meyers seemed to have made
the best progress in the hacking line,
and he was awarded the first prize, a
hatchet. This he soon discovered to
his delight to be hollow and filled with
candy. Victor Whitmer won the pool
tournament and also fell heir to a
hatchet. John Lautenschlager proved
to be the most adept in placing cher
ries upon the tree, thereby placing a
hatchet to his credit. This ended the
hatchet dealing.
The room was appropriately decorat-
ed for the occasion. Light refresh
ments were served, following which a
business session was held, at which
many plans for athletics in the future
were taken up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
BRYAN LECTURE
At ALLIANCE
SATURDAY EVE.

Alliance, O., Feb. 22.-The sale of
tickets for the lecture to be given here
next Saturday evening by William J..
Bryan, has been phenomenal The lee
ture is TO be given in the First NJ. E.
church, the proceeds to go toward es-
tablishing a local Young Mems Chris
tian association. Mr. Bryan will give
his popular lecture, The Prince of
Peace"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
WAGES TO BE CUT

Pittsburg, Feb. 22-Reported this
evening that the United States Steel
company as we'll as the large inde-
pendents are figuring on a cut in wages
in proportion to the cut in prices.
Cost of some iron and steel by this
may be reduced one-third. Sliding
scale men to be most affected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
JOINT SOCIAL.

Mckinley corps, w. r.. c., celebrated
Washington's birthday with an ap-
propriate program and also with a
joint social with the Mckinley post,
G. A. r. The program was opened
with singing America. Following were
papers by Mrs. Babcock Perrine and
Mrs. Goodman, regarding the different
phases of Washington's life and car
eer. Mr.. Clark gave a short talk on
Washington as soldier.
Euchre was played at the social ses-
sion, The prizes were won by Mrs,
Ell. Rex AMI Robert Fitch. Lunch
was served. The literary program was
in charge OF Mrs. Goodman, patriotic
instructor. while Mrs. Perrine had
charge of the social.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
ACTRESS DIES FROM
CRIMINAL OPERATION

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Rose Romaine Whit
ford, aged 26, a pretty actress, of New
York, and a member of the Marie Cahil
company, dead from the result of Grim
inal operation. Police are investigating
and searching for the parties responsible.
She arrived here a week ago and the
police think the man implicated is in
New York
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

to count over again, finally dispensing
at about one O'Clock.
Besides the Schweitzer Maennerchor
under the auspices of which the con-
cert was given, the Alpen Roesli. a
mixed chorus, and the Arion Male
Chorus, composed of German singers
took part in the program. All of
these associations of Alpine warblers
are directed by Prof Schelling De-
spite the impatience of the audience to
start the dance, the choruses were
forced to respond to numerous encores.
Miss Della Niles as soloist, performed
her part creditably.
Perhaps the most pleasing feature
Of the entire program was the Swiss
comedy sketch in which Fred Graep
and Jacob Loehle starred. The dia-
logue was entirely in the Swiss Ian
guage, which was spoken between sips
of an amber colored potation in good
old flagon The audience soon became
accustomed to the iargon, and laughed
at well calculated intervals. Some
who really understood the sketch
laughed in between times, and then
the audience began to watch their
countenances and laughed when they
laughed. Graep was grotesquely at
tired in the typical garb of the Alps,
and his brother actor was dressed as
a gentleman traveller. Anyhow it was
a very excellent sketch, alretty.
The audience numbered several hum
dred, including persons from Alliance,
Massillon, New Philadelphia and Canal
Dover. The proceeds of the concert
will be used to defray the expenses of
the Schweitzer Mannerchor and the
Alpen Roesli in their trip to Lexing-
ton, Ky, in August, where they will
take part in the Swiss Saengerfest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
PRACTICALLY KILLED

Washington, Feb. 22-In the Senate
the Postal Savings bank bill is practi-
cally killed so far at least as this session
is concerned by a substitute so obnoxious
that 1t makes its passage into a law i'm
possible. 1t creates u BOARD of trcstees
to have absolute control of the funds.
Boards may deposit funds in panks at an
annual interest of not less than two and
one-quarter per cent or may invest in Sc
curities.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Reiterates charnes

w lshington, Feb. 22,-Ir the house,
Rairey, of Illinois, replied to critics of
his Panama Canal speech and reiterated
his charges. Burton, Of Ohio scored
Rainey for making the charges without
foundation IN fact Cochran, OF New
York, and Lowering, of Massachusetts,
urged q congressional investigation of
the Panama graft charges.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
ereeks Ask FOR ProteotIon.

South Omaha, Feb. 22.-One thousand
Greeks held a mass meeting in Omaha
this afternoon. All raised their hands
and swore to obey the laws of the
United States and Nebraska WIN file
damage suits and have asked Greek am
basador at Washington to call on Presi-
dent Roosevelt for protection, and also to
cable the king. Two Greeks were badly
beaten this afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
WANT EXAMINER
TO REPAY FEES

Bryan, O., Feb. PA special report
Of the Williams county grand jury
filed with Judge Kilits, who had in
structed examination of the report of
State Examiner Charles H. KIoeb Sc
verely criticised the examiner and re-
ported that $54O0 was illegally drawn
by county officers. The jury found
less than $500 should be repaid.
Kloeb, who is state Democratic
chairman, is asked to reimburse the
county 500 out of the $3.50 he drew
for making the examination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Jimmy RrItt knocked out.

London, Feb, 22,-Johnny Summers, the
English lightweight, won the fight with
Jimmy Britt, of California, before the
National Sporting Club this afternoon.
Summers was given the decision under the
rules whicn practically prohibit in-fight-
ing. Neither were badly punished. Britt
made a speech and said; This is not the
first fight l have lost. Have no complaint
to make, but still think l am the best
man"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
FAVoRs LIFE TERM
FOR THE PRESIDENT

Chicago, Feb. Ex-Governor Fort, of
New Jersey created a sensation in
his speech at the Union League CLUBS
Washington celebration when he said
that no state had the power or au-
thority to enact law contrary to
treaties formed by the federal govern
ment. He favors life term for the
president
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
SOROSIS-

The Canton Sorosis carried out q
Washington's birthday program at its
regular meeting at the w. c. T. q
hall yesterday afternoon. The fol
lowing program was carried out:
An article from Club Notes." Mrs
]. S. Wilhelm; reading on Our Flag,
Miss Anna Jones; Naval Officers Be.
fore '65, Mrs. d. K. Wissler; "Our
National Song" Mrs. Edwin Davis
committee on home, Mrs. Norman
Krause, chairman, reported; Ancestry
and Home of Washington, Mrs. Mar.
tha Kell; Washington, Commander
and President Mrs. Samuel Barr; Quo.
tations from Washington were given
by all club members.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
SWISS MALE CHOIR.

The Swiss of Canton and Stark
county observed the 177th birthday Of
Washington, last night at Bast's hall,
where a concert was given by the
schweitzer Maennerehor, otherwise
the Swiss Male Choir. Following a
very pleasing program of music, the
jewellers tripped the light fantastic
until long after the clock had started
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Gary Saws No Cut in waaes,

New York, Feb. 22.-Judge Gary
said this evening that the "U. S. Steel
corporation has never considered such
a thing as a reduction in wages Of
steel and iron workmen and that pub
lished statements that a cut was con-
templated before May 1st are there
fore inaccurate"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
White Winner of Brooklyn Marathon

New York, Feb. 22.-One hundred
and eight starters in 14th Regiment
Brooklyn Marathon with Edwin H.
White the winner. Time 2:53-46. AL
Raines second, time 2: 90 SO 80. James
Clark, third, 3:01-24.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Restore Jeff Davis Name to Tablet

Washington, Feb. 22.-Jefferson Da-
Wis name to be restored to the tablet
in the great masonary arch at cabin
of John Bridge by order of President
Roosevelt. His name was Clipped off
during the civil war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

The Simon w. c. T. U. held Wash
ington exercises at a meeting last night
at the Trinity United Evangelical
church, on Navarro street. The meet
ing was we'll attended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
No Reply at Present.

Washington, Feb, 22,-Senate leaders
decided they won't make any immedi-
ate reply to Roosevelts letter to Hale.
viii anwer when final report on secret
service is completed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Youngstown, Feb. 22.-Independent
steel manufacturers say they will not
try to set prices in the coming war
but will follow and try and get what
trade they can.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
Patterson Irus ~ sooIaIlsm.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Repart that Joseph
Msdill Patterson ma srenocnced socialism
is untrce. Patterson writes the editor of
the Socialist that he's a member Of the
party in good standing and will be one
TO the end OF the chapter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25
SALEM NEWS

Salem, o., Feb. 22.--Local Socialists
crowded Labor Hall here this evening
to hear an address from James Con-
molly. Mr.. Connolly has reputation
as being one of the finest Irish ora
tors in America, 1t is through this
reputation that he has been termed
the Irish Socialist" He is editor of
the Workers Republic, the organ of
the Irish Socialist Republican party
in Dublin, Ireland. Great interest was
attracted by the lecture.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Salem-Al Carlile able to be at his
Office, first time since he suffered par
alytic stroke January 2S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

The new social committee of the
l. o. o. F. met this evening at the
lodge rooms at which time plans we're
completed for the operation and main
tenance of the new social club which
will be constituted of lodge members
The rooms will be furnished with a
cigar case, pool and billiard tables and
equipped as a card and general social
room.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Observation-Disclosures Foley was
knocked senseless by blow from re-
yolver by robber wearing white mask.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

After lying in an unconscious con-
dition for four days, frothing at the
mouth and showing other signs of rab-
les or poison, an unidentified man who
applied at the New Waterford lookup
last Wednesday for lodging for the
night, died there last night without
regaining consciousness The county
coroner was notified and an examina-
ton and autopsy will be held. I'm
less identified he will be buried by
the township trustees as soon as the
coroner has rendered a verdict.
The man was well dressed and when
applying for lodging said he was from
Cleveland and Lowellville. On his left
arm in India ink we're tatooed COM
bination of letters which could not
be made out. also a bracelet on a
womans wrist above that heart and
dart on the left hand three links and
the same on the right arm. There is
also an eight-pointed star on his left
arm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Grant Hill, of East Palestine, today
took charge of the Buck coal mine
east of the city as successor to Val
entine Eichenlaub, resigned. Manager
Eichenlaub rendered his resignation a
month ago but has just been released,
having held his position until a new
manager could be secured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Declaring by resolution that there
should be an end to the lobbying of
county officials before the general as
sembly; for general economy in the
handling OF public funds; that all sup
plies for the county should be pur-
chased only after receiving competi-
tive bids; that there should be no
change in the Rose county option law;
that the federal government should put
into effect parcel post and postal
savings bank law, the Columbiana
county Pomona grange in its regular
quarterly session at Midway Grange
hall took a decided stand for reform.
Discussions on these reforms occu-
pied most of the time, Reports were
heard from the delegates to the recent
state grange meeting. In this report
the efforts to secure the 1909 meeting
for Salem were outlined.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the
case of the state VS.. Daniel Scully,
who was arrested at Lisbon in connec-
tel for violating the county liquor law,
will be tried in probate court. Fol-
lowing this case G. c. Hasbrouck,
Drei Harris and James Bowser, of Lis
bon, will be tried and then the Sa-
lem cases, taking the entire week or
possibly longer. Spirited interest has
been aroused throughout the county
over these cases and interesting devel-
Opments are anticipated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-25

About 20 Salem people, owners and
prospective owners of autos, went to
Cleveland this morning to attend the
automobile show which will be on
until Saturday evening in the Central
Armory there.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22
WILL SUE COMPANY
FOR $500 DAMAGES
S. c. Steen Loses Days Work and
Will Bring Action Against o. r.
& N. for Collection of Time
Thus Spent.

Because he lost over a DAYS time
in the harvest field, which was burnt
yesterday afternoon as the result of
sparks flying from the engine of an
o. r. & N. train, S. c. Steen, who was
in charge of the threshing crew in OBJ
Grafton at the time of the blaze, will
institute legal proceedings against this
road for the recovery of about $500
damages. Mr.. Steen had 26 men, Sc
horses and large amount of new ma
chinery lying idle as the result of the
fire and wishes to collect the loss he
suffered because of it. The case has
been put in the hands Of the prose-
cutting attorney.
Il have been in this country for %
years." said Mr. Steen this morning,
land have never heard of such a
fierce fire before. When it started, the
blaze was about so or so rods from
the stack where we were working and
when some of the hands started to
run towards it with the intention of
putting it out, if possible, | immed.-
ately called them back and had them
hitch onto our wagons and machinery.
We had to make a quick getaway and
this was accomplished with hardly any
loss, but the stack where we were
working caught only a few seconds
later. We VIII begin work again this
afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22

No. The entire examination must be
taken again.
IF the applicant secures some
credits of 90 per cent at May exam
nations. but not a certificate, is she
entitled to use these ninetles in the
August examinations? Yes.
Will a second grade certificate be
renewed without an examination in
music? Yes.
ITO raise a second grade to first, is
it necessary to take an examination
in music? Yes"
These and many others have been
asked and in order, to answer them
all at once, this means was adopted
of letting alp questioners know as soon
as possible.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22
WATER MAIN MAY
HAVE BEEN BROKEN
Pavement Sinks at Corner OF Alder
and Park Streets and Defective
Pipe Is Thought to Be the
Cause.

Apparently caused by the uhuer-
MINING due to a defective water main,
the bitulithic pavement at Park and
East Alder streets is sinking in severA
al places, and guards have been placed
to prevent teams from crossing the
dangerous places. The pavement
started sinking last night at the man
hole at the intersection of the streets,
and since the sun has warmed the
pavement. it has sunk several lnches,
following the course of the water
main Water has raised to the street
surface. indicating a break some
where along the, line.
1t is probable the break in the main
occurred several blocks above the
place where the pavement is sinking
the water in such cases frequently
flowing alongside the pipe until
weak place in the sl'face is encoun-
tered. The Alder street main Is
trunk line. and was put in when the
street was paved several years ago
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22
PERSONAL


Ed. Brown of Connell, arrived in
the city this morning.
w G.. German of Prescott is a bust
ness visitor in the city today.
G., E. Butterwood of Umatilla, is in
the city today on brief business
trip.
c. H. Coe of Rosalia. is transacting
business in the city today.
w. F. Strad:ey of Twin Falls, is
visiting in the city
Frank Cagnon of Pendleton is in the
city on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Lambert were
visiting in the city yesterday from
PascO.
r g. Eichelberger was in the city
from Waitsburg yesterday
E. H Leonard of Dayton is attend
ing to personal business in the city
today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22
BIG FIRE IN
TENDERLOIN

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out of the others not more than 80 feet
in length.
Just as the flames were about ex-
tinguished with all but one wagon in
use and with firemen scattered about
the entire block an alarm was tele-
phoned in from the Gilbert Hunt plant
on Main street. The fire at Hunts
was not serious, however.
The alarm was telephoned in at 8: o.
and in their dash down Rose to Third
street the department passed the house
on fire, the third below the station
This caused some delay and SO fast did
the fire gain Roadway that before wa
ter was turned on the house adjoin-
ing was on fire.
Break in Water Mains.
There was another break in the wa
ter main several miles above Walla
Walla yesterday evening and severa
workmen.- who had been sent tn the
scene of the break, had just about
started operations to make the repairs
when the alarm was turned in. The
pressure was very low but after the
break was repaired. and the fire was
under control there was a strong pres
sure.
Although the fire was threatening
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22

members of the Chicago party, the CT
fects were just the reverse, and a
wider breach than ever before existed
has been created. Spokane business
men were handed a green watermelon
on bone tray by the would-be funny
men of Windy CITY dailies, and that
the shots were fired at random without
knowledge or consent of the AssOcia-
ton is the statement of Mr.. Moody.
While Wplla Walla business men
not treated upon in a personal manner,
the newspaper representatives, by
yelled insinuat.ons, gave the city d
black eye in that they published the
statement that vWalla Walla was the
home of the state penitentiary, and
cOnvicts were employed as clerks in
many of the business houses" That
statement, after the Commercial club
had been endeavoring to place the
prison in the back ground by giving
it the name of Tarrytown. was the
blow that nearly killed father, and
Mr.. Moody's apologies in this city
will not be wholly out of place, al
though they will be ineffective in
correcting the erroneous impression
that has been given by the Chicago
reporters regarding this city.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-07-22
WALLA WALLA'S RANK
HIGH AMONG CITIES
Second in List of Twenty two as Re-
CARDS Payment Of Public Utility
Charges-OnIy Six Per
Cent Carried.

Publicity Manager Larned E.
Meacham has on file in his Office a
magazine containing a table Of sta
tistics showing Walla Walla to be
second in place in a list of % cites
with as large or larger population, in
the payment of public utility charges
With the possible exception of San
Diego, there is no city in the west so
prompt in the payment of charges for
public service, and the statistics snow
the Garden City to be an except onal
one in that respect.
The figures published from the %
cities of the west show that Wala
Walla corporations carry over but SIX
per cent of the total bills rendered,
and but seven per cent of cash. In
some of the larger places, the COM
panies are forced to carry over as
high as 25 per cent of the total bills
rendered. Telephone, gas. electricity
and. in fact, all public utilities, are
indicated by the statistics, and that
Walla Walla has been given second
place is considered something Of an
honor.