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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
CAPITAL CITY ITEMS

Columbus, Jan. 25-Special Coun-
sci Orla E. Harrison, of the attorney
generals department, has prepared a
set of rules for the board of mana
gers of the penitentiary for prison
ers convicted for first offenses and
placed on probation by the court,
under the Pollock act, passed May g.,
1908, by which the sentence may be
suspended during good behavior of
the prisoner. Such prisoners are un-
der the control of the board during
the period of probation.
The rules provide that there shall
be filed with the warden side and
front view photographs, together
with a personal description of the
prisoner signed by himself, and the
correctness of the photograph. and de-
scription shall be certified to by the
clerk of courts and the sheriff of the
county. There shall also be filed
with the warden statement by a
reliable citizen that he will furnish
the prisoner with employment upon
his release from probation. The
prisoner is required to sign an agree
ment to faithfully comply with the
conditions of the probation.
Upon his release on probation, the
prisoner must report at once to the
place where he Is to be employed,
and if he finds it necessary to change
his employment or residence he must
first obtain consent of the board of
managers He must not leave the
state. On the first day of each
month he is required to make re-
port to the board, stating whether he
has been constantly under employ
during the month. and, If not, why
not; how much he has earned and
expended together with a general
statement of his surroundings and
prospects.
II he fails to obey the rules, he
will be arrested by the field officer
and conveyed to the penitentiary,
where, If, upon investigation, it Is
found that he has violated the con-
ditiOns of his probation, he will be
lodged In the penitentiary and held
there until the completion of the
term of his sentence. The original
sentence shall begin upon the first
day of incarceration.
The Pollock law was enacted upon
recommendation of the board of state
charities and other authorities on
criminology. who believe 1t will
prove TO be one of the best reforma-
tive statutes ever written. Other
states have tried the plan and found
IL to work very satisfactorily. Under
the old law persons not really bad at
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
COURT HOUSE
ORDER GRANTEn.

A temporary restraining order was
granted the village of Navarro against
John and Louisa Buss by Judge Harter
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The
plaintiff In its petition AYERS that
Main and Canal streets in Navarro
have since the year 1884 been public
thoroughfares and that since the vii
lage was Incorporated in 1872 it has
been owner in fee OF land embraced
in said streets for public purposes.
Further that on the corner of Main
and Canal streets there is a we'll
equipped with pump and watering
trough which has been there for many
years. The plaintiff alleges that on
December 8, 1908, the defendants
wrongfully carried the pump away to
the damage of $40 and to- the great in
convenience and loss to the inhabi-
tants of Navarro, thus incurring the
expense Of installing new pump for
the we'll which is declared a conven-
ience and necessity of the public. The
defendants threatened to destroy the
new pump which resulted in the grant
ing Of a temporary injunction. Plain
tiff says that upon the hearing of the
case that the defendants be perpetu-
ally enjoined from interfering with or
destroying said pump or we'll
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
NO ADVANCE
Made In Ohio Laws In 20
Years, Same Old
Fights On
EVE OF AWAKENING

Columbus, Jan. 25.--Twenty years
without step forward; a fifth of a
century and no really great reforms
accomplished.
Think of having served in the as
sembly two decades ago and of re-
turning only to find the same old
fights going on; the same conditions
confronting the people; the same in
terests combating needed legislation
This is the experience of w. e. Bense,
of Ottawa, Democrat, now serving his
third term.
When first elected, Bense was a
young man, determined to bring
about reforms. He found the odds
too great. He returned to private
life, made his fortune and, again de-
termined to take up the fight, Is back
in the assembly centering his ener-
gies On the same attacks as before.
Twenty years ago l believed civil
service should be applied to employees
of all state institutions" he said. 81
thought then and | think now these
should be taken out of politics.
81 was opposed by the politicians
20 years ago, and | am opposed by
them today.
"Back in the old days there was a
cry from the people to be freed from
the clutches of the American School
Book Co. 1t has been one continuous
appeal since, but we are just as much
in their power as ever.
To-day, as then, the farmer and
the laborer are compelled to buy new
books for their children every time
they move from one district to an
Afh fu tn nj
school book law have failed.
Privilege seeking corporations are
not getting much nowadays from the
Legislature, however. They have got
got about all they want. Their ener-
gies are now devoted to defending
what they have robbed.
Twenty years ago the lobbyists
were as thick as bees on the floor of
the house. Today they are kept off
the floor, but the hotel lob5ies swarm
with them. They have changed only
in that they have sought new stamp
ing grounds.
Progress in Ohio Is not the result
of legislation. We have just develop
ed with the times. l find, however,
that we do not have anyone to mes
merize us as In the old days. All For
aker had to do In those days was to
come into the chamber, make a few
passes with his hands and few
words with his mouth, and we were
ready to do as he wanted.
"Ohio has not had a progressive
governor in 20 years. Whether Har-
mon will prove to be such, remains
for the future to show. 1t does seem
to me, however, that we are just on
the morning of an awakening. Senti-
ment is beginning to stir, and when
It's once fairly started legislators
will do as they are told to do by the
people, and not as they are told to
do by few special interests.
'Tn 20 years more | expect to see
real progress made"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
WAS BEATING HIS WAY;
HAD S15l IN HIS JEANS

When the 1880 train from Cleve-
land arrived In the city over the
Wheeling & Lake Erie road Monday
evening a man was found secreting
himself on the front end Of the bag
gage car by Railroad Detective Joseph
Smith, who called Patrolman Deedrick
to assist in arresting him. The man,
who gave his name at police head
quarters as BARLEY Bradley, was
charged with trainjumping. When
searched it was found that he had a
fine gold watch and S151.90 in money,
most of this being In twenty-dollar
bills.
The officers think he is a crook and
that he came from Cleveland. Turn
key Reed says that the man fully an
swers the description of the one who
broke into the Shaw residence on
Lake street one afternoon last week
and was allowed to coolly walk away
from the place which had been sur
rounded by seven or eight men, Some
of the men who were at the Shaw
place are positive that they can iden-
tify the man If they see him again
and they will be called to the police
station Tuesday morning. Bradley is
a tall man, with sandy hair and a
smooth face, wearing long dark over
coat and a stiff hat. This is the de-
scription of the man who visited the
Shaw and Birdsall residences, he hav-
ing secured a valuable diamond ring
at the latter residence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
PLAN GREAT FORTS

washington, Jan. 25.--Secretary Of
State Root formally resigned today
On March 4 he viii enter the senate
representing New York. Members Of
the senate committee on appropria
tions have been notified through dips
lomatlc channels that any unusual
appropriations for San Pedro, Cal, for7
tification will be regarded by japan as
evidence of unfriendliness on the part
of the United States. Plans for an
immense fortress there include $780,
900 or the purchase Of property and
$3,0O0,O0O for defense, including guns,
torpedoes, searchlights and mines
California wants the building of a
great fort rushed in case of war with
Japan. Another great fort planned
for mouth of the Chesapeake Bay where
an island is to be built and surmount-
ed with powerful guns,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
Is LOSE LIVES
IN MINE DISASTER

Johnstown, Jan. 25-one of the
largest coal mines at Boswell Som
erset county, near here. is the scene
of disaster, the extent of which is
not yet known. 1t is believed that rs
miners have lost their lives. Shortly
after 9 o'clock an explosion occurred
which set the mine on fire and inn
prisonsd the entire night shift In the
workings. According to the most re-
liable advices officials in the mine are
Superintendent Logan, John Gile and
George Morris, foremen. it Is said
Logan had been killed. Trouble had
been experienced In the ventilation
Of the mine for some time The min
srs are lighting desperately TO put out
the fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
ANSWERS AND REPLIES.

John w. Yant VS.. the Stark Electric
Railroad company. Webber G Turner,
attorneys.
Henry Kennedy VS.. Mary Kennedy.
Hostetler & Hostetler, attorneys.
19308-The Walter Fl. Altman COM
pany vs. the Acme Brick company.
j. M. Blake, attorney.
19443-Paul SUITS, by his next friend.
Homer E. Stoffer. VS.. Frank Rullin ct
al. William Roach, attorney.
19333-George w. Scott VS.. Bertha
Scott. ]. w. Craine, attorney.
The City Of Canton VS.. the East Ohio
Gas company. Kline, Tolles & Goff.
of Cleveland, and Welty & Albaugh.
and McCarty & Pontius, of Canton.
attorneys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
CONGRESS
Cheers Wireless Hero-Wrlght Broth
ers to Get Gold Medals--Senate o.
KS $4,000 for Taft's Autos.


ers to Get Gold Medals--Senate o.
k.'s $i2,Ooo for Taft's Autos.
washington, Jan. 25.-Today's do
ings In congress: Representative Bou-
tell of Illinois, temporarily stopped
the proceeding In the house to deliver
a short speech on John r. Binns, the
wireless operator on the steamer Re-
public, who stuck to his post till the
last minute. House cheered the wire
less hero for several minutes.
Gov. Hughes comes to Washington
Thursday to consult with the presi-
dent The news created CONSERVATION
among the machine bosses at Albany.
George B. Terry, nominated to sue
ceed Hamilton Fish as assistant Unit
cd States treasurer. has not yet sue
peeded In getting the Endorsement of
the News York bankers.
Resolution by Senator Foraker to
give the Wright Brothers gold medals
for advancing the science of dying
passed by senate.
Federal grand fury resumed exami-
nations Of witnesses In the libel suit
pf tae government against the New
York Herald and tbe indianapolis
News. District Attorney Baker con-
ident an Indictment will be returned.
In senate the urgent deficiency bill
was passed practically AZ reported
from the committee, carrying $4,000
for automobiles for Taft.
Sonan,r Hale secured the passage o
resolution authorizing an investl-
cation into the expenditures IN the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
DOOR OF FISH MARKET
OPENED WITH JIMMY

Burglars have not yet let up on
their work in this city. Monday even
ing the front door of the fish market.
located at III North Cherry street.
was opened with a jimmy, but as far
as could be learned nothing was taken
from the place. This fish market it
owned by Joseph Rose. The police
say that many suspicious strangers
are lurking about the city and Chief
Smith has given instructions to bring
every stranger in who canot give a
satisfactory account of himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
CROSS PETITION.

An anwer and cross petition was
filed in common pleas court yesterday
morning by the East Ohio Gas con-
pany through Kline, Tolles and Goff,
of Cleveland, Welty & Albaugh and
McCarty & Pontius, of Canton, to the
petition of the city of Canton which
is to secure the issuance of manda-
tory injunction to compel the defend
ant company to sell it's gas at % cents
per thousand feet. Judge Amber will
hear the question. An injunction Is
asked to prevent the 22-cent payment
or in anyway interfering with the
cross petitioner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
sAIOoNKEEPER FINED

Benjamin Hotchkiss, the local sa-
loonkeeper, who was indicted by the
January grand jury and who pleaded
guilty to the charge of keeping his
saloon open on Sunday before Judge
Amber last Friday afternoon, was
fined $25 and costs yesterday morning.
The fine was not imposed at the time
of his pleading guilty owing to Hotch-
kiss being intoxicated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
ASKS FOR DIVORCE.

John R. Powers has brought suit
in common pleas court for a divorce
against Vivian Powers. Plaintiff AYERS
in his petition that he married the de-
fendant at Columbus November IA,
1895, and that one child, Chandos Ross
Powers, aged IL years, was born Of
the union. Further that the defend
ant has willfully absented herself for
three years past. The plaintiff also
asks the custody of the child.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
Think Fortune Awaits Them.

Canal Dover, Jan. 25-When MI
ohael Hostetler died in Switzerland
In the early part OF the nineteenth
century he made a will giving his
fortune to the heirs of his brother.
Jacob Hostetler, but directed that it
should go to the third and four gen
erations of the brother's descendants.
Most of the descendants came to this
country. having joined the Amish re-
ligious sect Some of the Hostetlers
are living in the settlement west OF
here, and an effort is being made TO
have the heirs organize and have the
matter Of their Inheritance looked up.
The fortune. according to one Of the
older members of the family, now
amounts to many millions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
SERVED WITH INDICTMENTS.

Frank Bevan, of Massillon, indicted
for non-support, was brought i'll by
Deputy Sheriff 0berlin. Conrad Yam
das, Of Mt. Vernon, arrived at $3.50 p.
m. and given a berth In the prison.
Deputy Sheriff Oberlin while over to
the west end city went to the State
hospital and brought Sam Moffett,
charged with embezzlement with him.
Arrangements were partly concluded
yesterday afternoon for the furnishing
of $7OO bond for Moffett, which if
acceptable 70 the court, the prisoner
will be released this morning until the
arraignment Of the prisoners which
will probably take place next Monday
afternoon. Frank Leasure, of Alliance,
charged with non-suppOrt of his chill
dren, was also brought in. All of the
prisoners now in the county Jail who
wre indicted by the grand jury were
yesterday afternoon served with copies
OF their indictments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28

19520-John r. Powers vs. Vivian
Powers. Maurice e. Aungst, attorney.
19521-The George D Harter Bank
VS.. Daniel Keehn. g. g. Herbruck, at
torney.
19522-Clara Peters VS.. John Peters.
w. j. Piero, attorney.
19523-H. H. Emmons VS.. the Review
Publishing company H. H. Emmons.
attorney.
19524-The Cleveland Trust COM
pany. as assignee of the Euclid Ave-
nue. Trust company, VS.. Carrie H. Will
liams ct al j. W. Whiting, attorney.
19525-The Village of Navarro VS..
John Buss and Louisa Buss. E. d.
Olmstead and Krichbaum G Daniels,
attorneys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
REFILES PETITION.

Attorney H. H. Emmons, of Alliance,
who serveral weeks ago brought suit
in common pleas court against the
Review Publishing company, also of
Alliance, for $4,000 damages withdrew
his petition and yesterday afternoon
filed another one in which he prays
for 100000 damages for the alleged
libelous statements which were printed
In the Review during his trouble last
fall with his stepfather, DR.. Temple.
The new petition is practically the
same as the one withdrawn except it
is signed by the petitioner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
RIIL.S ALLOWED

The following list of bills was ap-
proved for payment by the board OF
county commissioners, Monday morn
ing: Canton Hardware Co, SOTO;
JACKSON township trustees, S58.O1;
Wilson Electric Co., $23.65; ]. Baum,
$25; J. H. Holl, $35; ]. H. Alexander.
$25; C. D. Hauptfuerer, $25; Independ-
ent Co., $13; Schiltz & Bitter, 50; T.
w. Longabaugh, $65O9; F. B. Gilchrist,
$11O75; city of Canton, 800; Under
wood Typewriter Co., 81; Elliott-Fisher
Co., $21.35; Wooster Brush Co., S14.2S:
Durbin-Wright Co., $2760; ]. H. Wer-
ner, $50; G. A. Leonard, $500; Tole-
do-Massillon Bridge Co., S1S5.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Hannah NJ. Laughlin to Joseph L.
Floyd, lot 1900, Canton, 81.
w. c. Houck to r. A. Scott, lot 3542,
Alliance, $4,000. ".a.... ..
R. A. Scott and Elizabeth A. Scott
to w. c. Houck, lot 3S46, Alliance,
$500. .-..
Joseph L. Floyd to Thursey Barrick,
lot 1909, Canton, 81.
Anthony Furajski to Antonio Mar
celia and Gaveria Marcella, lot 2104,
Alliance, $3.50.
Abe R. Eversole to- Alpifeus SlHsser.
part of southwest quarter Of section
II, Plain township, $4,000.
Nicholas Ottle and wife to John NJ.
Fritz, several tracts of land in Law
renee township. $1,000. -..-.
Max Geiger ct al. to Mary Pear
Weir, lot 1909 in West Park allotment
to Alliance, $343S. ..... -.....
Sarah A. Voglesong, lot 1444 in Teet-
ers, Lamborn & Co.'s addition to ALI
ance, $40. .7
Samuel A Kinsey to Fred s. Wood,
part lot 1852, Alliance, $4,000.
Clara S. Ripple to Clarence F. Smith,
part of southeast quarter of section
12, Tuscarawas township, $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
p.nounee GOV. Huohes.

Albany, Jan. 25.-Senator Raines
Speaker Wadsworth have issued state
msnts denouncing Governor Hughes
for his attack on the Republican bosses
of the state In his speech last week
Say they will oppose and defeat his
primary election reforms.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
rhrohs Mlth Iuatloa

New Haven, Jan. 25.-In lecture to
Yale Divinity school students, Rev.
Charles Mcfarland said: "The whole
movement OF labor unionism throbs
with sUoh justice that anyone who Is
disinterested in Il would be capable
OF studying botany on his mothers
grave"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
Knock AGAINST Wallis.

Albany, Jan. Ex-senator Grady in
the senate tonight charges Frederick
A. Wallis, whom Governor Hughes is
trying to have confirmed as supsrin-
tendent of insurance, with violating
the anti-rebating law while he was in
the insurance business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
SIZES ON A NOTE

The George H. Harter bank has
commenced litigation in common pleas
court against Daniel Keehn for the
collection of $157.25 which the plain
tiff alleges Is due the bank in a note.
Plaintiff asks for judgment for full
amount with interest at per cent
from May 2, 1908.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
DECISION RESERVED.

The case of Michael Untch, plaintiff
in error vB. the State of Ohio, defend
ant in error. was argued before Judge
Amber on yesterday morning. Untch
was recently convicted in the court OF
Mayor Mcconnell, at Alliance, of SELL
ing liquor on Sunday and fined 800
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
Marathon Race In Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Durando Pietri, the
Italian runner who lost the London
Marathon to John j. Hayes and then
beat Hayes in New York, has been
matched to meet Hayes here on Feb
ruary IT. Tom Longboat is to meet
the winner here in March.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
poet,s WIG Has Soul Mate.

Philadelphia, Jan. 25.-William Z.
Mountain, the poet, started suit for
divorce because his wife confessed to
him she had a soul mate on a higher
plane and had frequently visited this
lover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
PROBATE COURT CALENDAR.

In estate of Otto R. Miller. Ferry
township, julius Whitman appointed
administrator.
In estate of Henry Kuhn, Perry
township, final account filed.
In estate of Martin Tobin, Ferry
township, final account filed.
In guardianship of John Edgar, final
account filed.
In estate of Elizabeth E, Hawk, final
account filed.
In estate Of William Bevan, final ac-
count flied.
In estate of Francis Marchand, final
account filed.
In estate of Margaret Hammersmith,
final account filed.
In estate of Adam Hammersmith'
final account filed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28

navy department to- show the depart
ment Is all right.
House by vote of 1872 to AZ pass
ed the bill granting the use Of the
pension building for the inaugural
ball.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John M. Roger, "a, steam filter, TO
Bertha Caskey, 20, Louisville.
John o. McVeigh rs, engineer to
Susan Hazel Seese, 10, Crystal Springs.
George zafen, 20, laborer, to Anna
Zalagu, "a, Canton.
l.. e. Merrick, 21, clerk, to Florence
Dangler, %. Alliance.
George A. Bridgeman, 3S, salesman,
to Margaret E. Stevens, %, Alliance.
Ernest Stahl, 10, machinist, to Es-
tella Banks, 10, Alliance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28

and costs. Untch then appealed the
case to common pleas court on error,
Judge Amber reserved his decision
until a future date.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Five divorce cases were heard by
Judge Harter yesterday Edmonia
Johnson was given decree from Rich
ard johnson on the charge of extreme
cruelty, drunkenness and failure to
provide. The other four cases were
continued.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
TRUST COMPANY SUES.

The Cleveland Trust company, as
assignee of the Euclid Avenue Trust
company, has brought suit in common
pleas court in which the plaintiff prays
for judgment against Emma G.. Hughes
in the sum of $3511.33; with interest
on $27S.33 at per cent per annum
from Frebruary Z, 1908; with interest
at per cent on $3633 from February
T. 1908, to April 2, 1908; on $3233 from
April 2, 1908; against Rufus r. Hughes
for $3233, from February to April 2,
1908; on $3233 from April 2, 1908,
against Carrie G. Williams for sum Of
1888 with interest at 8 per cent: on
1858 from February 7, 1908, to April
2, 1908; on $3233 from April 2, 1908;
and on $500 from March "a, 1908. The
plaintiff also asks that the mortgage
be foreclosed. On May 8, 1908, the
Euclid Avenue Trust company execut-
ed its general deed of assignment in
the insolvency court in Cuyahoga
county whereby all of the assets were
transferred to the Cleveland Trust
company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28
CHARGES EXEREME CRUELTY.

Clara Peters has brought suit in
common pleas court for divorce
against John Peter. Plaintiff alleges
that she married the defendant at
New Berlin, November IL, 1901, and
that three children, August 8, John 3,
and Lucielle /, were born of the said
marriage. Further that defendant is
guilty of extreme cruelty. Plaintiff al
leges that on December 8, 1907, he as
saulted her, took her by the throat
and with knife threatened to kill her
and again on another occasion, jan
uary IT, 1909, threatened to shoot her
with a revolver. She and the defend
ant are owners of considerable per-
sonaI property which the plaintiff asks
the court to enjoin defendant from dis
posing of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-01-28

Samuel Weintraub was the plaintiff
In the action brought against Hyman
Cohen for slander instead of William
Quinn.