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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

The Rutland Herald printed nearly
10000 supplements containing the tes-
timony in the Woodbury. libel case,
which were distributed by the state
papers last week. In consequence Of
this trial the Van Ness House must
have become pretty well known all
over the country. 1t oughtto realize
the fruits of this extensive advertising.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

Bros. Harris and Chase are chewing
each others ears and goodly portion
OF Caledonia county is bathed in gore
and sprinkled with hair Somebody
turn he.hose on 'em.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-05-21

The Waterbury Record is out with
a handsome asylum edition. The Nor
risville Ne,cs and Citizen presents a
creditable illustrated write-up of the
town of johnson and the Bradford
Opiaioa does the same for Oxford, N.
Ii
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
Carlyie's "Most Foor- Pnrase.

Where, how and when did Carlyle de-
clare that his countrymen were mostly
fools?" According to Mr. Justin Nc
Carthy, in an article in this paper, as
also, rather curiously, according to Mr.
Francis Espinasse in his recently re-
printed articles from The Bookman, it
was in an appeal (printed in The Spec
tator) to Lord John Russell, then pre-
mier, to do something for the indus
trial improvement of Ireland. Accord
ing TO fact, however, it was in the Lat
ter Day Pamphlets, in the chapter on
parlaments In the appeal to Lord John
Russell Carlyle merely speaks Of his
countrymen as twenty.seven millions,
many of whom are fools;" in the Lat
ter Day Pamphlets, in the chapter on
parliaments, he says:
Consider, in fact, body of Cos mis-.
cellaneous persons set to consult about
business, with $4,000, ,OO0, mostly fools,
assiduously listening to them and check
ing and criticising them-was there ev-
er since the world began, will there ever
be till the world end, any business ac-
complished in these circumstances? ?'-
Westminster Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
A Practical Joke.

Numes Of the Gate theater in Paris
one night played Il trick on Roumain,
his fellow actor, which created no little
amusement In one Of the scenes in the
third act of the "Charbonniere, " Rou-
main, after standing awhile in dumb
despair with his hands to his face, sud-
denly turns toward the audience, dis
playing his pale, haggard features. To
produce the degree Of 'pallidness" re-
quired, Roumain carried in his pockets
a quantity of white face powder, which
he rubbed on the palms Of his hands
when the proper time had arrived.
Now, Numes had secretly removed the
white powder and substituted hand
full of charcoal dust. You can imagine
the result. The spectators laughed till
they were blue in the face But Rou-
main swore vengeance-dire vengeance
and some of these days we may ex-
pect to hear of another pleasant even
ing" but at Nume's expense this time.
-Libre Parole
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30

"Why, Sarah Bomberger was told to
watch me, and report to Levi Miller l
have served Mrs Aultman as well as her
own son could have done, and expect to
work for her as long as she wants me, bat
l desire to work for my wages, and put a
stop to all this talk about my being re-
membcred in her will"
A STATEMENr f CORRECTED
The News Democrat yesterday probably
conveyed the impression that Judge
Thayer had gone ahead in the settlement
and compromised without the consent of
his legal associates. The News Democrat
is able to state that this is positively, un-
true. Mr.. Amber, Mr.. Wolty, and Mr.,
Pomerene wre fully aware Of sall sthe ine-
gotiations and insisted that JudgeThayer
present them.
Judge Albaugh, of welty & Albaugh,
today said that his firm had not been ig.
nored by Judge Thayer in any particular!
that the action was with the full knowl-
edge of.all the attorneys at IS absurd, F"
said Judge Albaugh, "to ssay. that Judge
Thayer acted alone or ignored any
one"
MRS. AULTMAN SATISFIED.
At II 80 this morning Mrs. Aultman
consented to see representative of the
News Democrat. She greeted her callers
pleasantly and seemed quito happy. 10
question Mrs. Aultman said | sam
fully satisfied with the 9ompromise, and
settlement of the case. was opposed to
Levi Miller having anything, also !. the
Smiths, but to settle case, to- effect "a
compromise, both sides must necessarily
yield some. The part yielded in order
TO effect settlement was the bequests
spoken Of l was tired and ssick of the
case: it was annoying me, and while my
inclinations were against giving Levi
Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Ia single
cent yet made those concessions in order
to close up and effect .comUrOmise and
settlement.
"On the whole the settlement is highly
pleasing TO me, and want to say that /
have the utmost faith in Judge Thayer
and Mr. Raft. Judge Thayer stood by
me nobly! he was faithful and true to me
as a son could have been. - - o,,,,
"Yes, want to repeat that Fam not
only satisfied, but glad of the settlement,
Levi Miller have contempt for,
and honestly wish that every time he
touches a particle of my $4,000 he will
burn his fingers"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
Chatting Dish Outfit.

A chatting dish outfit includes the
dish itself, with stand and lamp, q
round tray upon which the whole ar
rangement stands, the alcohol fiagon,
whose long, curved spout permits the
filling of the lamp without removing
the blaze, a service dish with cover, all
of polished nickel Two spoons are also
in the list, one large one, of nickel with
ebony handle, second smaller one Of
lacquered wood. Twelve dollars buys
the outfit. New York Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30

Hermann Oelrichs asserts that not any
where in America can you get so perfect a
dinner as can be served in midwinter in
San Francisco. During one of his visits
here in January, l think, he was enter.
tanned at the Palace hotel, and on the
menu were fresh Bartlett pears, new po-
tatoes, asparagus, cuoumbers, melons,
Strawberries and every variety of game.
Mr.. Oelrichs' astonishment was unbound
ed. San Francisco Wave.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30

at one o'clock p. M. on the premises in Lake Tp.,
the following described real estate to-wit: Stu
ate in the township Of Lake, county Of stark and
state Of Ohio:
Tract No. l. Being part Of the east half of
the southwest quarter of section No. 81, Tp. II
and range 3, containing 1898 acres of land.
Appraised at S43l,OO.
Tract No. 2. Being part Of the east half of
the southwest quarter Of section No, 81, Tp. No.
II, range No. s, containing g.59 acres.
Appraised AT $4,000.
Tract No. g.. Being part Of the southeast quar-
ter of section No. 81, Tp. No. H. range No. s, con.
tanning 1886 acres.
Appraised at sl,27S.OO.
Tract No. 4. Being a part of the southeast
quarter of section 81, and part of southwest quar-.
ter of section 32, Tp l2 range s, containing 52l2
acres.
Tract No. 5. Being part of the southwest
quarter of section No. 81, TIP. No. II and range s,
and containing 5 acres.
Tracts Nos. and contain 57.l2 acres. Ap-
praised at S2,S56.00, and will be sold one tract
For full and complete description of the above
tracts reference is hereby made TO the plaintiffs
petition. Also plats be seen at the office OF
John II. SpOnseller, assignee Room No. 3, Eagle
Block, Canton, Ohio.
Said land Is also located on the new Electric line
10 be built from Canton to Akron, Ohio.
Terms of Sa'e-0ne-h half cash in hand, balance
in one and two years from day of sale; the de
ferred payments to be secured by mortgage on The
premises with interest from day Of sale, payable
annually. -
JOHN II. SPONSELLER,
Assignee in trust for the benefit O
j23hW creditors of Jos, NOhler.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
Chinese Artillery and Dinner.

1t is the custom of the best Chinese ar.
tillerymen TO 90 to dinner punotually as
the hour strikes, even in the middle of an
engagement. The better disciplined sail
ors do not leave their guns, but they growl
horribly If their meal hour finds them un-
ayoidably engaged. The men are cool
enough to eat leisurely with shells flying
round them. Blackwood's Magazine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
SISTERS HERE.
Coroner McQuate Receivers the Prop
.ertY of q Dead Man.

Mrs. Good, of this city, is the daughter
of Frederick Huber who died in Massil.
lon on Thursday evening of organic heart
trouble. Mrs. Good knew that her father
had some worldly possessions for a year
age. he sold some pottery lands for 81, 500.
After his death no property disclosing it.
self, she notified Coroner McQuate who
went over yesterday and found 1892 in
money and some other personal property.
1t is not known what the deceased did
with all his money, as he was said to be
very economical.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
Good News.

Cashier-Have you heard, sir, that
John Jones is a bankrupt?
Banker-Well, that's good news.
Well now get little of what he owes
us, whereas, if he had remained in bust
ness, we'd never have got cent. File
gende Blatter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
THE HEARINa.ooNTINuEp.

EX Guardian Levi Miller, who was
cited to appear before Auditor Loiohot to-
day to explain certain things regarding
the listing of Mrs. Aultman's property
for taxation, had the matter continued
until next Saturday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30

CAPTAIN SWEENEY, U. S. A., San
Diego, Cal, says: "Shilohs' Catarrh
Remedy is the first medicine have ever
found that would do me any good. -
Price 50o. Sold tby Canton Pharmacy
Ed II. Young and Fred p. Sahnafelt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30

The sheets Of steel for penmaking are,
in their original condition, s feet long
and 3 feet wide. From these strips are
cut wide enough to permit of the cut
ting of three or four pens.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
8E Notice OF Appointment.

Assignment of George W. SpOnseller.
The undersigned has been duly appointed anC
qualified as Assignee in trust, for the benefit Of
the creditors of George W. SpOnseller, of STARK
county, Ohio, All persons indebted 10 said assig
nor will make immediate payment, and credi-
tors will present their claims, according TO law
duly authenticated to the undersigned, for allow
ance.
Dated this 18th day of January. A. D. 1896.
JOHN H. SP0NSELLER,
jlSyt-wl}ot Assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
w'se In Town, Honey!''
'''.sSk Us
Pancake
Flour

Plate after plate of delicious, healthfll
pancakes-There's a pleasant breakfast
for you'll
Aunt Jemima's Is the best material.
Made of Wheat, Corn and Rice-the
three great staffs fife. Beware of imita-
tons. Sold only in red packages
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
HERE'S OUR GUARANTEE,

Buy q package OF Genuine Aunt JemIma's q Self
Rising Pancake Flour, and you do not flnd
10 makes the best cakes you ever ate, return the
empty box to your grocer, leave your name and the
grocer Will refund the money and charge 20 us.
Scientifically Prepared and Manufactured only by
R. 7. DAVIS MILL CO., St. Joseph, Mo.
. Send us 10 in stamps for Life History OF Aunt
Jemma and set of her Piokaninny dolls
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-30
Assignee's Sale.
Thursday, the Goth day of Feb, 1896

In pursuance Of an order of the Probate Cour
of stark Co, Ohio, will offer for sale, at public
nmCtinn. ON
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
ID. h. On. Sold and Re-orran,zed.

The d., l.. & N. railroad properties
were sold at auction at Grand Ledge.
John $. Lawrence, as master in chan
Gerry, acted as auctioneer. The d., l..
& n was sold for 100000 TO T. A..
Minis, OF MuslSegon, counsel of the
system, in behalf OF Charles Merriman
and Alpheus II. Hardy, of Boston. The
bondholders 80 minutes later organ
lied the Grand Rapids, Lansing & De-
troit railroad. The Saginaw & West
ern division Of the d., l.. & n. system,
was also sold to Charles Merriman and
Alpheus ii. Hardy, of Boston, for $50
900. This includes the branch from
Alma to Howard City. They will con-
solidate it with the main road and inn
prove the service in every respect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

The effect of electricity on projectiles
while in flight has been illustrated b.
some recent trials of the Swiss army
rifle. During this trial strange dc.
Elections of the bullets were noticed
that could not be accounted for until
it was discovered that an electric line
paralleled the range. Experiments
were made by building a line Of four
steel cables the full length Of the
range, $50 feet, and about 100 feet from
it. When these cables carried heavy
current of electricity the lateral defiec-
ton for this distance was about 20 feet.
For a longer range the detection was
much increased; with artillery and a
range of 5000 feet, the DETECTION from
the true line is claimed to reach the
enormous amount Of IA degrees. 1t 10
not stated whether the deviation is to-
ward or away from the electrical ca
bles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

According to the last report of the
Bureau of Statistics, breadstuffs ex-
ported during August were valued at
s13,S54,311, against an amount valued
at $9,571,97 exported in August, 1895;
and the exports during the eight
months ending August were valued at
s95. 349. 290, against s73,0S5,790, and
during the two months ending August,
s26 ,26S ,279, against $1S,O72, 1897, during
the corresponding period of the
previous season. During August
6.693.00 bushels of wheat were
exported, against 4,243,997 bushels
in August, 1895; and during the
two months ending August 1923, 465
bushels were exported, against $685.
August, 1895. Corn exported amounted
to 8, ABS, 939, against ASSISTS bushels in
August, and 14,334,1 $50 against 1853,
435 bushels during the two months
ending August. Other grains exported
in the two months ending August, COM
1895, were: Rye, 993.349, against 1862
bushels; oats, 9,084 ,436, against 1885,
159 bushels; barley, 2,754, 424 against
790, 160 bushels. In the same two
months were exported ISL, 1913, against
1,997,7S3 barrels of -four; 5000, 215,
against 5,0S3,055 pounds OF oatmeal !;
47.73S. against 3S,247 barrels OF corn
meal for the two months ending Au-
gust, 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
HOT FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Report Says the Insurgents Drove the
spanish Army Back Eight Miles.

A recent dispatch from Havana
said: Capt. Gen. Weyler has taken the
field in person against the insurgents
under Antonio Maceo in the province
of Pinar del Rio and reliable news re-
ceived from the front indicates that
the Spanish columns are approaching
close TO the enemy. Strong reinforce
ments were embarked TO support the
captain-general in the operations
against the insurgents Gen. Weyler
arrived at Marel and left shortly after
wards, going in the direction of Guam
ajay, on the military trocha. News
from Mariel of numerous sllirmishes in
that region indicate the activity with
which military operations are now
being pushed. The troops were ex-
tended for five miles along the high
way. Capt. Gen. Weyler left Mariel
with column of 5000 infantry, 400
cavalry and six cannon.
A later dispatch from Key West
says: Capt Gen. Weyler has at last
met the Cubans on the field and has
suffered a repulse, according to the adj
vices per steamer Olivette, from
Havana. Weyler, it is said, was at
tackled while encamped in the Gober-
MADEIRA hills, in Plnar del Rio province,
by the Cubans under Perico Delgado
and Perico Diaz The Cubans surprised
the Spanish outposts and for time
great confusion prevailed in Weyler's
camp. Weyler is said to have fallen
back about eight miles During the
retreat the Cubans killed "a Spaniards
and wounded 60 others
A report has been sent out from
Havana which says that the Spaniards
defeated the insurgents and captured
their position. Another dispatch from
Key West, however, corroborates the
report that Weyler was driven eight
miles Maceo had been informed of
the proposed attack and made prepa-
rations to give the enemy warm re-
ception. Sharp fighting ensued for
several hours, which ended in the re-
treat of the Spaniards. Maceo's 500
sharpshooters were placed in advanta-
geous positions and did deadly execu-
ton. Early in the fight they singled
out Gems. Melguez and Echague and
shot them down. The report further
says that Gen. Weyler himself was
shot in the leg. Havana is in a whirl
of excitement.
What Is Uncle Sam Up To?
A special dispatch from Washington
says: The war department has called
ON the leading trunk line roads run
ming to Key West, New Orleans and
the other gulf ports for an immediate
statement of their capacity to move
troops, supplies and heavy war mate
rial. The information demanded is
complete to the most minute detail
and embraces such questions as: If
you are required to move 5000
troops over your lines with necessary
equipments and supplies how long
after notification will you require to
perform the service?' Caution as to
secrecy is imposed on all roads called
on for information.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

There are some queer things about
the law. A postofiice safe was robbed
in California Mo-, some time ago. In
such case the department pays $500
each for the conviction Of the persons
engaged in the robbery. There were
five persons engaged in the affair, but
the authorities had no clew to the men.
1t happened that the guilty persons
were in saloon some time afterward.
One of the crowd got into a dispute
with a farmer, who killed him. 1t
turned out that the man killed was the
ringleader and had the bulk Of the
booty on his person. His death re-
suited in proving the completely in the
robbery Of the four other men. The
men who captured the four have been
allowed $500. The farmer made appli-
cation for 5000, but the court has decid-
ed that he cannot get 1t, because the
head robber was neither arrested nor
convicted. He was simply dead-and a
postoffice robber has TO be taken alive,
to win a reward.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
w. c. T. u. CONVENTION.
The National Body Held an Interesting
Five Days Session at st. Louis.

Five Days Session at st. Louis.
The twenty-third annual convention
of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union was held for five days at Music
hall, at st. Louis, with the greatest at
tendance of any one previously held.
At least 500 accredited delegates were
present and as many more visitors from
every portion OF the county. Miss
Frances H. Willard, national president,
called the meeting to order. She was
received with a salute of waving hand
kerchiefs. 1t is decided to make March
20, birthday of General Neal Dow, "a
prohibition rally day. The report of
the Treasurer, Helen NJ. Baker, of
Illinois, showed that the total receipts
were S27,70S and the expenditures S24,-
1l5, leaving a balance of SO, 592. The
report of the corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Catherine Lent Stevenson, of
Massachusetts, showed that during the
year l, IT'S new unions had been organ
lied, the gain in membership being
15,sSs. The gain, however, had been
offset by corresponding loss. Mary
+. Lowell, of Pennsylvania, superin-
tendent of the Department of Mercy,
reported that 1882 children were en-
rolled in the Band OF Mercy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
i.EyIEyv OF TRADE.

No one dodbts that a brighter day is dawn
ing and IL is a common remark that never be-
o.e mas business shown so great a change
Tor the better within so short a time. DIS
latchcs telling OF ABOUT 500 establishments
thich have opened and have materia en-
larged their force, though they fill m - col
Imns give only part of the fac.s, for
throughout the country the gain has been
surprising even TO the most hopeful II is
lot mere speculation or hope which lights
ne fires and starts the wheels, for orders
mich have been accommodating for months
nth the necessary rcplenishment Of de alers
.tccks now greatly reduced would employ
nc whole producing force Tor a time, and
he increase in the number Of hands at work
means increase in purchases for consump-
Ion. Foreign need of American wheat con-
inucs an important factor, and the prices
lave advanced-a total Of nc since early in
,eptember. The price Is the highest since
fune 1852 MANY textile works have been
,Jarting or increasing force, mostly on or
,ers booked weeks ago But there has not
zen much gain I'm the demand as vet
there is slightly better demand for light
weight mems goods and for tress goods but
not enough as vet To start most of the wait
ing mills. The cotton goods market is not
vet active, but more liberal estimates of the
rotton cror are ~frcrallv credited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
Santa Fe Route-California Limited.

Leaves Chicago p. IN. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, reaching Los Angeles
in 72 hours and San Diego in 76H
hours Returns from California Mon
days and Thursdays.
Equipment of superb vestibuled Pull
man palace sleepers, buffet smoking
car and dining car. Most luxurious
service via any line. ~
Another express train carrying both
palace and tourist sleepers, leaves Chi
cago 1925 p. m. daily, for Los Angeles,
San Diego and San Francisco.
Inquire of G.. L. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, Great Northern
Building, Chicago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

Talk with the unsuccessful man long
enough and he will be sure to tell you
that there was a time when he was
making $4,000 year. and had all his
expenses paid.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

The wheat crop in Manitoba is not
thrashing out as we'll as was expected,
and the government has revised its es-
innate, reducing the amount to some
thing less than 45,000,000 bushels,
against 100000 last year The
acreage under wheat was a little short
of 1,00000 This does not include
wheat of the northwest territories.
Not to exceed 100000 will be avail
able for export.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

On December l and Is, 1896, the
Chicago, Milwaukee e. ST. Paul rail-
way will sell round trip excur-
sion tickets from Chicago to a great
many points in the Western and South
western states, both on its own line
and elsewhere, at greatly reduced
rates. Details as TO rates, routes, etc,
may be obtained OH application to any
coupon ticket agent or by addressing
Geo. III. Heafford, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

Returns from Wyoming show that
the Bryan electors we're elected by a
majority of 20.
The opening of the German reichstag
drew large crowd in Anticipation of
some important revelations as to the
Russian secret teaty which
was made public through Prince Bis
marck's paper recently. The imperial
chancellor. Prince Hohellohe, how
ever. treated the subject cvasively.
lie said that Germany is FIR peace, that
ner relations with her allts were very
friendly, and that there ! no proba-
Utility of war.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19

A citizen of Macon county. Mo-, last
week paid sc which he had borrowed
forty-six years ago at 10 per cent, on
which he had paid interest to the
amount of S116.25.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-11-19
Three Children Burned to Death.

A terrible holocaust occurred at the
residence of Alexander Campbell. four
miles south of Perlinton. While the
family were asleep the house took fire,
and was soon envcloped in flames.
The alarm was soon sounded, but all
the avenues of escape were shut off.
One of the children escaped by jump
ing, but two others. aged 6 and . re-
spectivcly. and cousin. aged 10. were
burned TO death. Neighbors hocl<ed
To the rescue, but were unable to do
anything. the house soon becoming a
mass OF ruins. The charred remains
were with difficulty recovered. How
the fire originated |, not known.