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The sun., 1897-12-26

II IL Terrifying baltimore ana Ohio Trainmsn
Mt n Railroad Siding.

CUMBERLAND, Nd. Dec. 25.-Trainmen on tho
Baltimore and Ohio and West Virginia Central
railroads employed in this section have been
frightened by the shape of a headless woman
that makes her appearance at Greenwade's Sid
ing, near Twenty-frst bridge. between Cumber-
land and Keyser. w. Va. Freight trains arc
sidetracked there, and when the trainmen arc
waiting headless woman emerges from an old
culvert or bridge and walks up and down the
follow her she disappears One railroad man
was so badly frightened tina! he left the service
of the road. Others say that II the hcadless
One railroad man, whose reputation for truth
has never been quest Toned. says that night or
two ago he crawled under the locomotive to
avoid seeing this headless object. The men dc.
clare that the ghost can be seen almost nightly.
Last night two trtinmen on the Baltimore and
spectre and went to work this morning with
great reluctance.
The sun., 1897-12-26
PEOPLES NAMES.
Many, More Less Common. That Belong 20
Familiar Things.

A man who was talking about mons names
said he guessed there would be found In the
directory Rain, Hail. and Snow. but he thought
no Sleet; another man thought that Sleet would
be found there too If not s. |. double O. {, Sloot,
S, |, G. a, t, Sleat, anyway.
The next time the first man got near o direo.
tory he looked. He found Rain, and II, a, 1. ], o.
Halle, and Snow. a number of them, but NO
Slect. nor any 5, !, e. q, t, Sleat.
1t is familiar fact that there many poo.
pie who bear the names of colors: there are
Greens. Browns, Blues, Purples. and SO on and
then there are Longs and Shorts, and there are
Streets and Alleys. The seasons are well repre-.
sented in names; there are Springs and Sum.
mers. and Winters; and as TO divisions Of
time Weeks is a not uncommon name, norris
Day. and there is n name Days.
The name of Frost is familiar, as 10 also that
of Stone, and IL would be easy to think Of many
names borne by people that belong to familiar
things
The sun., 1897-12-26
Sterling Instruments
SPECIAL PRICES

On several new Sterlings that we desire
to close out, as new styles are to replaes
them in January. It's a genuine
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
SALVATION NURSES.
A NEW BRANCH OF THE ARMY'S
CHARITABLE WORK.

A Plan to Furnish Trained Nurses Free
iIar Schemes Projected by Charitrs .
Women In Washington and Baltimore.
Ever since the advent of the trained
nurse that high priced luxury of the
we'll to do invalid has shed her benefi-
cent influence in the siclirooms of the
rich. Now, however, a movement is ON
foot in several cities to extend her sci
entifio aid to the sick poor. It is prof.
eot which must appeal strongly to the
charitably inclined, for if the wealthy
invalid, surrounded by all the ordinary
comforts of luxurious home and able
TO command constant If unsliilled attend
ance, needs in addition @ trained nurse
how much greater is the need for suclI
service by the invalid who in addition
to his burden Of i'll health must bear
that Of poverty?
One of the most important steps in
this direction is that which is being
taken in New York by the Salvation
Army. This organization has brought
from London Mrs. Caroline Frost, who
has been for years nursing in the slums
of that city. Mrs Frost will not only
continue her work in New York, but
will establish there a nursing branch Of
Army work. Two women who were her
colaborers in London will assist her,
and in time it is expected to have O
corps Of at least 90 trained nurses who
will be able to meet nearly all the de-
mands for such services as they can give.
These women will work entirely among
the sick poor, and their work will be
done for people who cannot afford to
pay for such services, however much
they may be needed.
Mrs. Frost will train American girls
for this work and will stay until the
corps is thoroughly organized. When
the nursing branch is in operation, it
will be a valuable adjunct to the slum
workers of the Army. 1t will then be
possible for one of these workers when
she finds case of sickness and destitu-
tion demanding immediate and constant
attendance to summon a trained nurse
by merely sending notice to headquar-
| ters.
A somewhat similar movement has
been started in Washington by some 30
| young women, each Of whom is train
ed nurse and graduate of hospital or
training school. Their object is even
broader, for their purpose is to help not
merely those people who are dependent
upon charity, but to bring within the
reach Of the great middle class the skill
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

Ia still minister of foreign affairs. IL
would be much TO the benefit Of this and
other American countries If be were not,
for the count Is a most ablo diplomat
wields n powerful influence in the inter
national affairs Of Europe and is the en-
thusiastic advocate of a scheme TO unite
all the countries Of Europe in a CONNER
cial war against the United States and the
South American republics.
While this proposition of tho eminent
Austrian may seem startling and prepos-
ferrous to us, there is good reason to be-
lieve that the recent speech in which he
set forth his radical views was no mere
lingo utteranco. 1t is even hinted that his
proposition had been submitted to other
European diplomats and was made public
with their consent. Both France and Ger
many have for long time regarded the
United States as dangerous commercial
enemy, and Germany has been especially
active In adopting defensive measures.
Both countries are said TO be in favor Of a
universal European concert for business
purposes only, and it Is by no means i'm
probable that such a coalition may be
brought about at no distant date.
"a turning point has been reached in
European development, he is quoted as
saying, (which calls for the unremitting
attention Of governments. The great prob
lens Of material welfare, which have be-
come more pressing every year, are no
longer n matter of the future, but require
to be taken in hand at once. The destruc-
tive competition with transoceanic coun-
tries which has partly to be carried on at
present and partly to be expected in the
immediate future, requires prompt and
thorough counteraCting measures if vital
interests of the peoples of Europe are not
to be gravely compromised. They must
fight shoulder to shoulder and arm them
selves against the common danger with
all the means at their disposal"
In other matters Count Goluchowski, in
| spite of his formidable name and ferocious
whiskers, has the reputation Of being a
| peaceful and conservative statesman. 1t
was his calm, decisive action in the late
Greco-Turkish affair that kept the small
provinces in n state of peace Concerning
diplomatic matters covering the uncertain
territory between his own country and the
Bosporus his word is law. The count
comes from family which has been pow
erful in Austrian affairs for generations
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
JOCKEY AND DANDY.
HOW THE AMERICAN, TOD SLOANE,
STARTLED THE ENGLISH.

He Was Not Only the Most Daring and
Successful OF Jockeys, but He Lived
Like a Lord and Upset British Notions
Generally.
Tod Sloane, tho American jockey who
has just closed such phonomenally sue
ressful season in London astonishcd the
English quito as much by the mode and
manner of his private life as he did by his
turf performances 1t Is the custom there
for Jockeys to live in rooms over the sta
bles in which their employers horses are
kept The British jockey seldom knows
any other social atmosphere than that Of
the paddock and trainers quarters. He
sometimes rises TO tho dignity Of a conf
Dental servant, but never any higher. His
dress is usually loud and horsy, and he Is
eminent only among CuCkneys
Tod Sloane was a revelation. When he
went to London, he scOrned the stable
quarters and put up at the Hotel Cecil,
one of the most fashionable hotels in the
metropolis Not only that, but he engaged
the most expensive apartments In the
establishmonU--a suit of four rooms, by
the way, with an outlook on tho Thames.
A jockey who lived at the Cecil was nov
city.
Tod's clothes were another matter Of
wonder in London. Sometimes he came
from the track after q hard won race com.
pletely covered with mud from head to
foot An hour later, however, he emerged
from his dressing room clothed in gar.
ments of the most fashionable cut and the
most expensive material. He wore even.
ing clothes with as much ease as he did
boots and blouse. When the English dis
covered that it vas his habit, instead oi
passing his evenings in the vicinity of the
stables, to hire a box at some fashionable
theater, they were amazed. 1t startled
them to learn, too, that he gave swell mid
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

where he owns house whose architec-
ture is so unique that he has had the
plans patented. He was graduated at
Harvard and also took course of law
at that university. In 1862 he raised a
company of volunteers and entered the
Union army as lieutenant colonel. He
made good war record, and his stand
ing as military man was emphasized
by the work which he did in reorganiz-
ing the state militia after the war.
He praoticed law and was active in
politics, serving for number of terms
as member Of the New York legislature.
He was appointed by President Grant to
represent the United States at the inter
national tribunal of Egypt in 1875, and
in 1883 he was elected president Of that
body. In 1886 he resigned his seat on
the bench and returned to Saratoga.
Three years later he was appointed by
President Harrison as first assistant Sec
retary of the treasury, but was dissatis-
fed with this place and was given the
Portuguese mission.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
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full aid which has hitherto been just be-
yond their reach. These young women
have formed a society, each member of
which pledges herself to go to the aid
Of persons who may call upon her in
case of proper sickness, even although
1t is understood that the family Of the
patient cannot afford to pay the usual
rates. They will be content to accept
only moderate fees and will charge on
ly for such time as their services are
actually needed.
Their plan has been enthusiastically
indorsed by the leading humanitarians
of that city. The authorities of the
Central Union mission of Washington,
who have been for some time consider
ing the adoption Of just such plan as
these practical and noble minded young
women have put into practice, have
asked for conference with the officers
Of the society with view to co-opera.
tion in the movement.
In Baltimore a similar plan has been
adopted. The alumn@ association of
Johns Hopkins Training School For
Nurses has agreed to send to families
or to persons in boarding houses trained
nurses who shall be paid at a moderate
rate by the hour, with the understand.
ing that the patients shall be other than
those who can afford to pay the regular
rates. BY this plan one nurse will be
able to attend several patients during
the course Of the day, and she will en-.
deavor to give the members of the fam
lily such instruction as will enable them
to carry on her work in her absence.
Still another step toward the accom-
plishment of the same ends has been
taken by the Young Woman's Christian
association of New York. 1t is proposed
to bridge the gulf between the rich pa
tient who can afford to pay trained
nurse from $40 to $35 week and the
mechanic or day laborer who empties
his purse to pay for the services of an
unframed nurse whose chief character
istics are ignorance, laziness and stupid
ity. The plan is to educate large num-
ber Of women in at least the rudiments
of the profession of nursing. For those
who cannot afford to take the regular
course Of two or three years. hospital
instruction the association offers course
of eight lessons supplemented by actual
experience in sickrooms. Glasses will be
formed to which women anywhere be-
tween the ages of 30 and 40 will be ad-
mitted. The course of instruction will
include a simple course of hygiene The
students for the first year after gradua-
tion will be allowed to charge 10 more
than 81 week for their services, and
afterward from $40 to $l5 a week, ao-
oording to their duties.
ANNETTB CRAWFORD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
GEORGE S. BATCHELLER.
He Goes Abroad as Member of the In
ternational Court at Cairo.

He Goes Abroad as Member of the In
ternational Court at Cairo.
George Sherman Batcheller, who has
been appointed as the American men,
ber of the international court at Cairo,
Egypt, has spent most of his time
abroad for many years He was given
this same post in 1875 and held it for a
long time. This court is for the trial of
cases involving foreigners or foreign in
terests. He also served as minister to
Portugal and resigned that Office to be-
come the foreign attorney for several
prominent American life insurance COM
panies, living for a number of years in
Paris while holding this position.
Mr.. Batcheller is 61 years old and
comes from one Of the oldest families in
New York state. He was born in Batch
ellerville, Saratoga county, and his pres
ent American residence is at Saratoga,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
Try AlIen,s Foot-Faao.

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At this season your feet feel swollen and
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frighttully burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the
injury without leaving scar. 1t is the
famous pile remedy. f. p. Shanafelt Il
Co., Melbourne Hotel, Fischer's drug
store, 495 T. Tuscarawas St., Il. @. Miller,
East End Phar., 1920 e. Tuscarawas ST..
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and German blood who little thought
when he began his quarrel with cabman
In Port au Prince that 1t would end in an
international affair.
Lueders is the son'of German merchant
who settled In Port au Prince many years
ago, and his mother is a full blooded Hal
tian woman who married the merchant.
Whether or not Lueders was ever citizen
of Haiti Is in dispute, Some accounts say
that he once was, but that he subsequently
had himself enrolled at the German lega-
tion as a subject of the kaiser.
German or not, Lueders quarreled with
a cabman, and it is alleged that cabbie got
the worst of the argument. Lueders was
arrested III September, convicted on Oct.
ID and sentenced to pay fine of $500 and
costs for the benefit of the assaulted man
and to serve one year in prison as we'll
Lueders appealed to the German consul at
Port au Prince. This official happened to
be Count Schwerin, a young and perhaps
impetuous charge d'affaires The count,
instead Of comforting with the Haitian
minister Of foreign affairs, is said to have
gone directly to the palace of President
Simon Sam and demanded, in loud tone
and with insolent manner, immediate re-
dress. He did not want much, He only
asked that Lueders be released and paid an
indemnity of $1,000 for each day he had
been imprisoned, with further indemnity
of $4,000 day for each day the release
was delayed.
President Sam quietly called the counts
attention to the breach of diplomatic eti-
quette and declined, with much courtesy
but hrmness, to discuss the matter. The
result was that Lueders was kept in Jail
few days longer but was finally released
upon the request of Minister Powell, our
representative I'm Haiti
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

1t is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid of II If you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, cold, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles.
1t Is pleasant 10 take, safe to use and
sure to cure. Shanafelt 4 Co., Mel.
bourne Hotel. Fisoher's drug store, 435
Il. Tuscarawas St., Il. O. Miller, East End
Phar., 1870 r. Tuscarawas Bt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

Mrs NJ. b. Ford, Ruddells, ILL.,, suf.
fered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pill for all stom-
ach and liver troubles. +. p. Shanafelt &
Co., Fischer's drug store, f. O. Miller,
East End Phar., 1920 f. Tuscarawas st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

OF as he was decade ago. Each day he
walks to and from his courtroom. He
rises early every morning and, with his
favorite dog trotting along by his side,
goes out to do his own marketing.
Many are the anecdotes which illus
trate Judge Gary's skill at repartee and
quickness of wit when on the bench.
He has always had an especial dislike
for men who try to shirk. jury service
on fiimsy excuses. Once little German
tried to escape by making the plea that
he could not speak good English.
you'll not have to sp TX at all, {"
said the judge.
"Vell, shudge, don't tink makes
good shuror anyway" persisted the
talesman.
"Why not?'
"Vell," with a gesture in which he
indicated the attorneys, 81 don't un-
derstood holdings vat dose fellers say. 1"
"Neither does any one else. Sit
down." Numbered the judge.
A young lawyer, just admitted to the
bar, was once appointed by Judge Gary
to defend prisoner. 1t was the young
lawyers first case, and he was anxious
to make good showing, but in spite of
all his efforts the man was convicted
and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Meeting the judge later, the lawyer re-
marked:
"That was pretty hard on me, judge
my first case, you know, and my man
got 19 months. 1"
"Thats nothing, returned the judge
shortly. "My first client got eight
years"
In private life Judge Gary lives quiet
ly and modestly. He is an affectionate
husband and takes great pride in his
daughters, who are deeply interested in
oh 70 bIa xxo,.lr
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures
coughs, colds and III throat and lung
troubles. +. p. Shanafelt q Co, Mel.
bourne Hotel, f. O. Fischer, 435 +.
Tuscarawas St., T.. o. Miller, East End
Phar., 1920 +. Tuscarawas st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you want. f. p. Shana-
felt 4 Co., Me bourne Hotel, Fischer g
drug store, 435 K. Tuscarawas st., Il. q.
Miller, East End Phar., 1920 Il. Tuscara.
was st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
STORIES OF JUDGE GARY.
Interesting Anecdotes About the Famous
Chicago Jurist.

Judge Joseph T.. Gary, who presides
ht the second Luetgert trial, is one Of
the best known judges in Chicago He
has been ON the bench for 2S years and
won a national reputation as the judge
who sentenced the Haymarket anarch-
lists.
Judge Gary is about 10 years old
now, but is still as full of life aud Wig.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says
"My child Is worth millions to me; yet
! would have lost her by Group had not
invested twenty-five cents In a bottle OF
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
Nansen Souvenir spoons.

The latest in souvenir spoons is the
Nansen, commemorative of DIR. Nansen
and his farthest north expeditinn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
EMIL LUEDERS.
Cause OF the Controversy Between Haiti
and GarmnnY.

and Germany.
Emil Lueders, who is the cause Of the
Haitian German controversy which nas
threatened to involve this country in a
diplomatic wrangle with the government
of the kaiser, is negro Of mixed Haitian
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
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WANTS COMMERCIAL WAR.
Count GoluohowslSi's Scheme of Opposi
tion TO the United States.

One of the few mon whom the recent
changes in the Austrian cabinet did not
affect is Count Agcnor GoluChowski. lie
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-12-16
write for cur Christmas
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G q.
this store is selling
holiday goods

as never before-hundreds, thou
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sales here in the store such as were
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-18

The English frowned down the plan
to build q tunnel under the sea from
Calais to Dover. They did not want the
French any nearer to them, they said.
The same objection, however, does not
hold good against connecting Ireland
with the British isle by tunnel Such
an enterprise Is now on foot The tun-
mel will be the most tremendous one ev-
er built or planned. It will start from
the Scottish coast and run under the
Irish sea, called the North channel,
striking the coast of Ireland at q point
several miles north Of Belfast. Railway
traffic through the tunnel Is expected to
be so great that it will pay 8 per cent
on the cost Of construction. This will
be $35, O0O,0OO The capital Is already
subscribed, and the government is ex-
amining the plans. A syndicate will
construct the work. England apparent
~ can build tunnel across from Scot
land to Ireland, but Americans cannot
even make one under the Hudson river
or East river at New York.