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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
BY the President:
JOHN w. FOSTER, Secretary Of State.
CAUSE OF BLAINE's DEATH.
His Attending Physicians at Last Make a
Statement.

His Attending Physicians at Last Mako
Statement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The follow.
ing is the official statement of the at
tending physicians as to the cause of
death:
"The beginning of Mr.. Blaine's illness
dates back some years. The earliest
signs of ill-health were associated with,
and no doubt due to- gouty tendency
which manifested itself in a sub-acute
attack Of gout, disturbances of digestion
and progressive innutrition and anoemia.
Subsequent events prove that at this
time changes were going on in the ar
teries of the body which resulted later
In symptoms of obliteration Of vessels
and in chronic disease of the kidneys.
The attack Of paralysis in 1887 was con.
nected with similar alterations in the
blood vessels of the brain.
During the summer of 1899, the evil
denCes of failing health were more de-
cided, and IN November, after his return
to Washington, his symptoms suddenly
assumed an aggravated form. From
this time, although there were periods
of apparent improvement, he continued
symptoms were at first more directly
connected with the kidneys and exam
nations of the urine showed that there
was progressive interstidial change 60
ing on in the organ, and that he had form
of chronic Bright's disease. In DeCem-
ber signs of lung complication appeared
which We're no doubt connected with the
general disease, but as tubercle bacilli
were found in the sputa it is probable
that there was some tubercular infection
as well. Much of the distress which
Mr.. Blaine suffered was associated with
this disease of the lungs and his death
was certainly hastened by it.
Towards the end of December the
heart began to show signs of unusual
weakness from cardiac degeneration and
dilatation and on Dec. 1S he had an
alarming attack of heart exhaustion.
From this he rallied, but others of the
same nature recurred on several occa-
sions. From the middle of January
these attacks ceased and the action Of
the heart was moro uniformly good.
There was, however, g. daily loss of flesh
and strength.
"For three days before Mr.. Blaines
death there was no marked change in his
condition; each day he seemed some
what more feeble than on the day before
and on the night before his death he did
not seem to he in any immediate danger.
Toward the morning of the 9th inst his
pulse was observed to bs very feeble and
his breathing more embarrassed. AS a
result of tho failing heart action oedema
of the lungs occurred and he died with.
out much suffering.
"During the whole Of Mr.. Blaines
illness the digestion was well performed
and liquid food Chiefly milk was taken
in full quantities. His mind was gem
orally clear, except when clouded by
uroemia and disturbed brain circulation,
although unable to express himself in
words, he recognized all the members
of his family up to within a few mo.
ments Of his death"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
A MoDERN JAPANESE CORVETTE.

memorable naval battle took place, in
which both sides lost hundreds OF ad-
herents and the sea was crimson with
the life blood of the noblest in Japan. 1t
occurred during one of those fierce civil
wars that almost rent Japan in twain.
The two great houses of Taira and
Minamoto were striving for the supre-
macy, and the latter had driven their
rivals back to the seacoast. The Nina
motto had 700 junlIs, the Taira only 400,
and moreover the latter were heavily
encountered, for they had all their
families, their women, children and
old men on board. The battle waged
hercely and the Taira elan was almost
exterminated, while the Minnmoto
lost heavily. & So fearful a slaughter
left an indelible impression upon the
whole nation, and to this day the fish
ermen of Chosui declare that on
stormy night thousands upon thous-
ands of the dead may be seen baling
out the sea with bottomless dippers, a
futile labor imposed as a peuance for
the staining and defiling of the ocean
by the blood that was spilled that
bright May morning in 1855. This
was, perhaps, one of the greatest
naval battles ever fought in Japan,
and certainly the most terrible. In
the sixteenth century In tho time of
Hideyoshi, better known to foreigners
as Taiko, the Japanese navy was at
the zenith of its glory, aud GrifIis says
that the Japanese ships were superior
in size to that of Columbus and nearly
equal In sailing qualities to the
contemporary Dutch and Portu-
guese galleons. The japanese refer
with the greatest pride to the
"age of Taiko," and with good
reason, as in his time marine archi-
lecture reached its greatest perfection
among his ueoule. and an immense
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Mr.. CIeyelnnd Shocked.

New YORK, Jan. S.-Ppesident-elect
Cleveland arrived yesterday from Lake,
wood and was accompanied by Don NJ.
Dickinson. At Elzabethport word was
received of the death Of Mr.. Blaine and
a reporter. who was on the train, in
formed Mr.. Cleveland of the statesman'a
end. The reporter impaired all the in.
formation no had received, after which
Mr.. Cleveland settled back into his chair
as if overcome by the sad news. Elk.
Postmaster General Dickinson, who sat
q few seats from Mr.. Cleveland, Joined
him as the reporter withdrew.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

The prevalent idea that the Oldest
university is in Europe is incorrect.
In the tenth and eleventh centuries
the university at Fez, Africa, was al.
most the only seat of Arabic and
Christian learning in the world. Be-
fore universities existed in Paris, Ok
ford, Cambridge, Padua and Bologna
students hocked to Fec from Anda-
lusia, France and even England, and
Fec is to-day the principal western
seat of Mohammedan theology.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
To Avert sneezIne.

Sneezing is averted by pressing the
upper lip, because by doing so we
deaden the impression made on a GER
tain branch of the fifth nerve, sneez-
ing being q reflex action excited by
some slight impression ON that nerve
sneezing does not take place when the
nth nerve Is paralyzed, even though
the sense OF smell 10 retained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

1t would be impossible to find a
parallel to The progress of the United
States in the last ten years. Every
day that the sun rises upon the Ameri-
can people it sees an addition of S2,-
500, 900 tho daily accumulation of all
mankind public, which is equal to one
third of the daily accumulation of all
mankind outside of the United States,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Ship Rats.

Every vessel that floats has as part
of her company family of rats. They
travel the world over, on both steam
and sailing craft; but seldom make
more than one voyage on the bulk oil
carriers, as the cargo causes among
them a distemper which not only in
jures the lungs of the rats but also
changes the color of their hair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
railroad rate War on Flour.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. %. Export flour
shipments have raised row among east.
bound lines ont of Kansas City, aud
there is talk of 'crookedness among
the railroads handling -four. Tho latest
reports are that the inland rates have
been slashed right and left.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

naval power on the same footing as
Western nations. We are not accus-
toned to think of japan as naval
power at all. The policy of seclusion
and non-intsrcourse that was adopted
during the supremacy of the Shoguns
prohibited any such aspirations. Dur.
ing that period the present style of
junk was the only vessel permitted to
be built, the express intention be-
ing to discourage long voyages, as
junk Is eminently untitled for
use on the high seas. But this was
not always the state Of affairs. Many
centuries ago, long before our ancest-
ors suspected the existence Of this
continent, the Japanese were boasting
of their FIRST great naval achievement.
Strange to say, this 1rst expedition,
which made Japan's 'arms TO shine
beyond the seas" as the ohroniclers Of
the day so proudly wrote, was planned
and conducted by woman, the great
warrior Empress Jingu. She was
young and beautiful and as pious and
obedient to the gods as beautiful. As
reward for her fidelity heaven in
spired her with the determination to
conquer Corea. IL order to prove that
she was really inspired by the gods
themselves oshe Etried the auguries;
first she baited hook with only u
grain of boiled rice and 'as she
caught Ash with SO simple a
lure she accepted it as a good omen;
then she dippedo her luxuriant
black hair in water and 1t came out
not only perfectly dry, but parted In
the middle. So Jingu received these
signs as clear indications that 1t was
the gods who had spoken through her,
and ordering q feet TO be collected, set
out in 2ol A. D. upon Japau's first
naval expedition. Before starting she
addressed her generals in the follow
ing language: THE safety or de.
struction of our country lies with you.
am woman and young; the glory
and fame will be yours II we succeed
and the disgrace mine if we fail. u
Brave words these for either r1an OF
woman. Then lest the enemy SHOULD
Iespise her army when they saw Il
was led by q woman Jingu assumed
male attire and wore the ordinary cos
tune of one of hor generals.
Before engaging in battle she ISSUED
orders to the soldiers which, when W,
rememb Der the times, were marvels o
wisdom and justice tempered will
mercy:
Despise not few enemies, nor fen
a number.
No looting
For the stubborn no quarter, bu
mercy for those who yield.
For desertcrs punishment, but 70
the valiant reward.
The Empress won a rich reward 70
her courage and undaunted energ
and Corea became tributary 10 Japan
Immediately upon her return
child was born to the En-
press, who, when he gre,
up, became great warrior, and is no.
worshiped under the name of Hach
man, god of war. In later times it bC
came the fashion to attribute tn
Corean victory to the influence OF tn
unborn child. All over Japan ther
are temples erected in honor both {
Hachiman and JinGu, and rs late Z
1874, when the Japanese troops left fc
Formosa, many of them prayed for tn
special protection of Hachiman, god {
/, soldiers. In the twelfth century
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Cincinnati Cattle Market.

CIEoINNATI, Jan. "a.
HOGS-Market active; receipts. 2,9l4 hea,
shipments l,S09 head; common, S6.35G7. .35; fa'
to good light, 81. l5l0T so; do packing, ST4yQLU
butchers, S7.75b590
OATTLE-Market strong; receipts. $40 hea,
shipments. 81 head; common, S2.5OGD325; gou'
70 choice. s3.I5nA50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

the rear or MS mouse for 10000.
The house and the remaining ground is
valued by competent judges at $3.50, 900.
Mr.. Letter. Mr.. Blaines tenant, origin
ally paid $4,000 year rent which has
been reduced to $4,000 in consideration
of Mr.. Letter making certain repairs
necessary after the fire which came near
consuming it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
STRAIGHT as A DIE.

That's it. That's what we mean
when we say 10 per cent off on
Mems, Boys and Children's Suits and
Overcoats. That means that you pay
just 10 per cent less than the price
ticket calls for, and as the prices are
all in Plain Figures, you can easily
figure it out for yourself. Better
call soon while we have left a desira>
bic assortment to select from, as we
must make room in the next 80
days tor our usual Large Spring
Stock, which we will be pleased to
show you in due time, is the reason
we offer you this inducement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
THD NAVY OF JAPAN.
1T HAS A VERY CHECKERED
HISTORY INDEED.

The Crusade Against Corea In the Third
Century-The Best Navy Then-The
Dark Ago OF superstition--Tbe Modern
Ships.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
President Uarrison's PROCLAIM alton.
The president has issued the following
proclamation.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
M WAgItINlTpN Ian ~ igO1


II Is my painful duty to announce to the
people of the United States the death OF
James Gillespie Blaine. which occurred In this
city today Mt II o'clock For q full generation
this eminent citizen has occupied a cOnspicu-
Gus and influential position In the nation His
first public service was In the Legislature Of his
state. Afterward for fourteen years he was
member Of the national house of representa-
tives and was three times chosen its speaker
In 1876 he was elected 10 the senate. lie re-
signed his scat in that body in 1881 to accept
the position of secretary of state in the cabi.
net OF President Garfield. After the tragic
death OF his chief he resigned, and devoting
himself to literary work, gave to the
public, in his Twenty Years in Con.
gress," most valuable and enduring
contribution to our political literature. In
March, 1889, he again became secretary of
state, and continued to exercise this office
until June, 1872 His devotion to the public
interests, his marked ability and his exalted
patriotism have won for him the gratitude and
affection Of his Cnuntrymen and tho admira-
tion of the world. In the varied pursuits Of
legislation, diplomacy and literature his
genius has added new lustTe to American citi-
zenship.
AS a suitable expression Of the national ap-
probation Of his great public services, and of
the general sorrow caused by his death. direct
that on the day of his funeral all the depart
ments of the executive branch Of the govern
ment at Washington be closed, and that on all
public buildings throughout the United State
the national flag shall be displayed at half
staff; and that ior period of thirty days the
department of state be drapcd in mourning.
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

HE RECENT AR
rival of a japanese
mun-of-war in San
Francisco brought
to many people for
the FIRST time n
realizing sense that
japan has q navy,
and that she IS
making a very sue
cessful effort to
place herself as a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Tho Question Of His Religion.

The recent visit of Cardinal Gibbons
to Mr. Blaine's house during his last ILL
ness, and the known fact that members
of his family inclined TO Catholicism,
caused many persons to think that Mr.
Blaine, who, it has been repeatedly
stated without contradiction, was bap
tized as child into the Catholic church,
desired to re.enter that church on his
deathbed Until the Presbyterian
Church of the Covenant was built, of
which President Harrison is member,
Mr.. Blaine had been in the habit.of at.
tending the First Congregational church,
situated at the corner of Tenth and G
streets. He gave $4,000 toward the
building Of the Church of the Covenant
and when IL was ready for occupancy
rented pew there.
After the visit of Cardinal Gibbons,
referred to above, the pastor of the
Church of the Covenant called several
times at Mr.. Blaine's residence, one Of
the occasions being whAn It was thought
he was dying after the first serious re-
lapse. SO far as is known no clergyman
was summoned whenit became apparent
that the end was very close at hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Mr.. BIaine's Wealth.

Mr.. Blaine died a rich man, even as
wealth is reckoned in these days. He
was worth close on to 81, 100000 if not
more than that amount. 1t is probable
that IL some of his speculative invest
ments could have been sold out under
advantageous circumstances his wealth
would have included him in any list of
millionaires. His holdings of coal lands
were large, and, with the development
of the country, must greatly increase
in value if kept intact for several years.
Mr.. Blaine, by reason of his wide pOpu-
larity and warm friendships, enjoyed
opportunities unusual to the average
public man of making money. He was
associated with a number of men of
wealth in enterprises, and his sagacity
and business foresight kept him from
wasting much money on brilliant but
Elusive speculative projects. He was
interested with Secretary Elkins years
ago in a silver mine, out Of which he
made considerable money. He owned
real estate in the city of Washington
which would probably sell under thf
hammer for more than $250,000.
In 1881, when he was living in his old
house near General Sherman's former
residence, and was building his house al
Dupont circle, Mr.. Blaine told we'll
known and wealthy Republican with
whom he was talking on the subject OF
their respective riches that he was worth
$500,000. His property in this city has
greatly enhanced in value since that
time, and the development of West Vir-
ginia coal lands in recent years certainly
made Mr.. Blaine a much richer man.
Mr. Blaine bought his Dupont circle
property, now almost in the heart of the
fashionable northwest when Stewart
Castle, which is across the way, was
thought TO be out in the suburbs. The
grounds and the house cost him approx.
mately $4,000. Two or three years ago
ho sold a number of fba lots in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
The Funeral Arrangements.

A public funeral was suggested but
the wishes of the family prevailed and
the ceremonies will be of private ma
ttre. They will be held at the Presby.
terrain Church of the Covenant, where
Mr.. Blaine was pewholder, on Monday
morning.
DR.. Hamlin, who officiated at the fu.
neral of Mrs. Harrison and her father,
will conduct the services. The remains
will be laid to rest in the beautiful Oak
hill cemetery, In Georgetown, which
now forms part of Washington City, by
the side of his fayorite son, Walker
Blaine, and his daughter, Mrs. Cop.
rDinger.
The physicians have officially made
public the cause Of death as Bright's
disease, aggravated by tubercular dis.
ease of the lungs and followed by heart
failure
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02

MRS. DIR. HARKEY ADAMS wonderful discoveries
and great success Ia the treatment OF diseases peculiar
TO her own sex has crested wonder and admiration
throughout the cOuntTy and stamped her the great
beneiactor TO her sex OF the present day The best
physicians and surgeons daily sending her ca8ea
from all parts OF the country. Cases which they can
not she
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-02-02
Restores to Perfect Health

IN a few weeks, months at most and her Office par
loTs are always crowded with patients from the best
families wherever she stops and her visit to this place
will afford the ladies OF Stark county opportunity
10 consult this most eminent lady.
MRS. DIR. HAhhEY ADAMS was educated esbe-
clay for the medical profession. Her father being a
well known clergyman she had many advantages early
In life, and inherited those high moral sentiments
which has marked aer great success throughout her
professional llfe
While MRS. DIR. HARKEY ADAMS makes O sps-
cay OF female diseases and diseases OF children yet
she treats all diseases OF the Stomach, Liver and KID
neys OF either sex. II anlic:ed call and see her.
1t is strange that the ladies OF America have not long
since demanded lady physicians In this country well
the ladies OF Germany France and England to treat
re ailments peculiar TO their sex and their children, rs
every lady must know the skill ard sympathy OF an
pert lady physician and mother In these must
complish what man do, Let no afflicted lady
miss this opportunity OF consulting MRS. Dh. HAR-
KEY ADAMb.
g. Dr. HaTkey Adams of the Womans Hospital, is doing
sisters and daughters OF such aments as men cannot
pray for more angels In womans form, as Mrs. DR..
dSing such noble work by her lectures, with her pen
FemaleDiseasss in the woman's Hospital In the past
have any affection OF the Urinary or Reproductive
yscian aud be cured. She cures all affections OF the
iIth Marks Wens, Tumors and Cancers, without the
Adams not cure without caustes burning or cutting
ement Painful, soanty Profuse Menses that she
seases OF the Bowels and Rectum posItiyely cured.
French Romodle6.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07

II is altogether probable that DR..
Dewitt Talmage will, within the next
two weeks, resign the passionate of the
Brooklyn Tabernacle, and accept a
call in Western city not yet named
but believed to be Chicago. He made
the admission Wednesday. His
church has been unfortunate. 1t has
burned out twice, and the erection of
the present edifice put the trustees
deeply in debt; 100000 was paid by
tremendous effort. hut the total liza
bility to-day is over 1921, 900.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07

The Columbian Club held its third
meeting Tuesday afternoon, in the
County Court room. A large number
of ladies was present, and much inter-
ct aud enthusiasm were manifested.
The Club now numbers tlfty-eight
members.
The ladies of The club will give q
National Tea, March II and is.
The voung ladies taking part in the
entertainment are requested 10 meet
wi th the club at the next meeting.
thisevening in the County Court room.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07
roR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized to announce Hon
u z. Gy, of Clark county, as can
did, Senator of this distric com.
pm, Mathe counties of Clark, BouI
aud witnd } Nntgomery, subject TO the
Action OF tic Democratic party.
Col. j. II. Holloway, of Clark county
As candidate for State Senator from
che District composed OF Bourbon
Clark aud Montgomery Counties, sub
iect To the action of the Democratic
party. Your vote and influence re-
specially solicited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07

Lieutenant T"tt,n, the prophet, has
written u letter tn Truth in which he
predicts the coming end of all things,
and especially of this planet ofour'.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07

Brother johnnie, get your collar box
prepared to move. You don't under
stand things like Uncle Sam, just
now. You have been good servant
ander Bonnie, our Force Bill leader.
but Won must now retire to the kitch-
EN- with your kind.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07

Chief Inspector George w. Dice
has been advised of the arrest at
Guthrie, Okla, of Rev. w. A. Buttons
Chancellor Of the Oklahoma Univer-
sity. ON charge Of using the mails to
defraud.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1893-03-07
Blood and Skin Diseases

AS Syphilis, Scrofula, Structure, elect
etc, cured by improved and never
fasting remedies.
Diseases Of women, such Lucorrhea
Painful Mems ruation, Displacement of
Womb, Bearing Down Pains in Back
relieved in short time.
The Doctor carries all his portable
instruments and comes preparen to
examine the most obscure medical and
surgical cnses. He undertakes no
mcurable diseases, but cures hundreds
given M TO die. Consultation free
and confidential. Address
B. A. STOCKDALE, Md.
Louisville. Ky.