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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
A NEW JOAN OF ARC.
THIS ONE is A HEROINE OF THE
PHILIPPINES.

Mrs. Rial Saw Her Husband Executed by
the Spanish Soldiers and Then Joined
the Rebel Forces and Fought with Them
In the Field.
A young woman who was connected
with one of the most dramatic incidents
of the Philippine revolt against Spanish
rule is now on her way to this country,
which she will pass through on her
journey from Hongkong to Europe She
is Mrs. Josephine Rial, whom the reb-
els call their Joan of Arc. Her husband
was one of the victims of Spanish
cruelty, and she became his wife only
an hour before his execution occurred
Mrs. Rizal herself witnessed the trag.
edy, and she then and there made vow
to avenge it. For q frail woman she
has succeeded in making a lot Of trou-
BILE for the Spanish authorities, and
doubtless she would have met with the
same fate as that of her husband had it
not been for the fact that she is Brit
ish subject. She is now on her way to
London, where she will make an at
tempt to establish the truth of her as
sertion that her husband was in no way
connected with the Philippine revolu-
tionists and that his execution was a
cold blooded murder.
Although not yet II years of age, her
life has been filed with exciting and
romantic events. The story of her brief
career reads like q melodrama. Before
she was year old she was known as
"the daughter of the regiment, and q
fine British regiment it was too When
she had the collie, thousand gallant red
coats sympathized, and when she lisped
her first word a thousand of Victoria s
best fighting men repeated it tenderly.
Her father was Sergeant James Brackin,
and when she was born, in 1876, he
was stationed at HongkoDg. She saw
the light in Victoria barracks, and
great was the joy of the regiment, but
month after the little girl came Mrs
Bracliin died.
The child was adopted by an English
family living in Hongkong, and she
grew up to be beautiful young wom-
an, with deep blue eyes and wavy chest
nut hair, which she inherited from her
honest Irish parents, Her foster parents
moved to Manila, the capital of the
Philippine islands. There she met DR..
Rizal, quiet, studious young physi-
clan. They had been engaged for some
little time when the rebellion broke out
and were to have been married after
affairs had settled down.
But one fateful day DIR, Rizal was
arrested and accused of aiding the reb-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

els. He protested his innocence, and his
Irish sweetheart begged the captain
general to set him free The Spanish
authorities would listen to neither pro-
tests nor prayers. Dr. Rizal was sen
fenced to be shot. When he heard his
fate, he asked her TO marry him, and
permission was obtained to have the
ceremony performed in the prison chap
ell just before the execution.
1t was a sad ceremony, but Mrs.
Rizal did not give up, hoping that at
the last moment the Spaniards would
relent. They were not in the habit of
relenting, however, and this was no ex-
ception. DR.. Rizal was given half an
hour to enjoy his honeymoon in the
prison corridor, and then he was
marched away. His bride insisted on
being with him to the end. She saw
him marched out into the prison yard
and placed against wall. Then file
Of seven Spanish soldiers was drawn
up, and he was shot down where he
stood.
After witnessing this tragedy Mrs.
Rizal spent week with her husband s
aged mother and sister. Then she an.
nounced her intention of joining the
rebel forces. Her young sister-in-la law
said she would go, too, and the young
women, armed with revolvers and dag
gers, made their way through the Span
ish lines to Cavite, the stronghold Of
the revolutionists. They were greeted
with great enthusiasm by the Philipa-
nos and for several weeks were the hero
ines of the rebel camp, cheering insur.
gents and even taking an active part in
one or two battles. Mrs. Rizal was
armed with rife, which she had learn
ed to manage with some skill, and stood
behind the breastworks, firing at the
hated Spanish. She was even credited
with having killed Spanish officer
during an engagement.
Later she visited other places, en-
couraging the rebels and urging them
to hold out against their enemies. The
Spanish authorities heard of her where
abouts and made attempts to capture
her. Then she returned to Manila in
the hope of securing arms for the rebels
This was bold step, and she had not
been long in the city before she was
summoned before the captain general
He asked her why she had been to Ca
vite province.
why did you go there?" returned
the intrepid woman.
~ went there to fight" he replied.
"And 80 did /, f" said Mrs. Rizal.
To her surprise she was not arrested,
but she was afterward told that she
would be far safer away, so she went to
Hongkong, from which port she recent
ly sailed for America.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Hot Flashes.
General Derangement and Nervousness Pre-
Iuded by Stomach Trouble.
Blood Disorder and Nervousness of
Years Standing.
FROM ne cOmmerctal, Mattoon, III

but that did not account for the bad condi-
tion l was in, my blood did not circulate,
and n pricked my finger while sewing, no
blood followed the puncture. All this is
different now, thanks to DR.. Williams Pink
Pills.
(Signed) "MRs. CHRIsTIANA FOSTER"
Witness! MRS. ED. HEARN.
The proprietors Of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
state that they are not patent medicine but
q prescription used for many years by an en-
inent practitioner who produced the most
wonderful results with them, curing all forms
of weakness arising from a watery condition
of the blood or shattered nerves, two fruitful
causes of almost every Ill to which flesh is
heir. The pills are also q specific for the
troubles peculiar TO females, such as suppress
sions all forms of weakness, chronic constipa-
tion, bearing down pains, ETC., and in the case
of men will give speedy relief and effect per-
manent cure in all cases arising from mental
worry, overwork, or excesses of whatever
nature. They are entirely harmless and can
be given to weak and 1ckly children with
the greatest good and without the slightest
danger Pink Pills are sold by all dealers,
or will be sent post paid on receipt of price,
go cents a box, or six boxes S250-they
are never sold in bulk or b. y by ad-
dressing DR.. Williams NJ 1pany,
Schenectady, N Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Real Estate Transfers.

Johr A. Tonntr to Mary e, Doueherty
lot 3O2, Second ward, Canton, 81, 700.
TIE H. :. Il L. Co, to Lora p. Schill
ing, lot 3,s63, Second ward, Canton
s775.
Mary A. Adler to Charles W. Kauff
man, lot 3O33, Third ward 5000.
Michael Miller to Edward Hay, part 10
SOB, Sixth ward, $4,000
Phillip Zimmerman to Chas. W. Houk
lot 2177, Second ward, Massillon, 800,
John Tragessen to Charles Worth, par
lot 45, Third ward, Massillon, SO, 500.
Peter Shearer to W. F. Shearer, 81
acres in Waynesburg, $4,000.
Albert NJ Feller to John Buss, 13i
acres in Sugar Creek township, slOO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
SAYS HE is A HERO.
Frank Phiscator Tells How He Danced
with Death In Alaska.

Frank Phiscator Tells How He Danced
With Death In Alaska.
OF all the entertaining conversation
alists who have come from the Klondike
Mr.. Frank Phiscator of Michigan should
be awarded the palm. Phiscator is one
Of the men who struck it rich in the
Yukon region, When he first landed at
Seattle, he was a simple miner with a
sack of gold dust of comfortable proper
tions on his back. At Seattle he met the
reporters and told modest tale concern
ing his adventures
Now he has met the Chicago reporter.
The result is surprising. Looking back
over his journey to the goldfields, Mr..
Phiscator marvels that he ever did it
and came out alive. According to his
latest version, he got there alive by lit
tie less than a miracle.
Every day we danced a set with
death" is the melodramatic metaphor
which this returned argonaut uses to
describe the constant danger which he
says he was in. There was peril for
breakfast, dinner and supper If he is
to be believed, only man with the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Court Notes.

:. A. Conrad & Co, have sued J. W
Myers & Co, to collect $257 SO alleged
due for money advanced on a contract
for painting on the Ohio State hospital
Myron f. Bailey ct al, have co n
mencel an action against the Holloway
Paving Brick company to secure 81,
$3.50, an amount awarded by the last
term of court for labor done. Nat c.
and j. S. Mclean represent plaintiff.
A G. Strong, as guardian of the Lacy
hiers, has brought an action in common
pleas court for partition of certain prop,
ertyin Alliance. Elias Lacy is the de.
fendant in the case. ssSptlz.-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
THE GATE TO INDIA.
ENeLAND's FOES IN POSSESSION OF
HISTORIC KHYeER PASS.

The Serious Situation That Confronts John
Bull In His Eastern Empire-The Re-
| beIiious Tribes and Their warIike Habits.
Prospects Of Holy War.
Khyber pass, which Is now held by the
| Sebellious tribes of northern India, Is the
great northwestern gateway to England's g
Asiatio province. It connects India with
Afghanistan, that turbulent country
which both Russia and England would
like to hold, but which neither one dares
to grab.
The pass itself is narrow deflle through
the heart of the mountains. 1t is about 30
miles long and Of varying width, running
between precipitous walls from 600 to
1000 feet high. Through this defile runs
a river, and along its banks Is the only
military road between western Asia and
the Indian peninsula. To the southeast
Of the pass lies Peshawar, an English
stronghold which has been made the base
of the British military force. Back from
the western end of the pass lies Kabul,
tho capital of Afghanistan. The British
end of the pass is guarded by forts. The
most important of these has been stormed
and taken by tho hill tribes, and other
garrisons along the pass are expected to
give in If not soon relieved.
The most active of the rebels are the
Afridis, who are the most powerful of all
the border tribes. Their armed strength
is about ~, 900 men. They are fierce, ath-
letio mountaineers who are tough custom
ers on any ordinary occasion, and when,
as at present, their natural ferooity Is in
creased by religious fanaticlsm they are
like so many demons.
Up to the present time the Afridis have
been loyal to the English, for some reason
or other. Probably it was because they
liked to fight in uniform and appreciated
the fine weapons with which they were
equipped. Perhaps they concluded that IL
would be better to let the English find OK.
cuscs to keep them busy fighting rather
than depend upon intcrtribal difficulties
for their amusement.
And right here It may be as we'll to call
attention TO the fact that the fighting
which is being done now up among the
Chitral hills is no mere skirmishing such
as has been going on in Cuba for many
months. The greatest battles which Wey-
Ter and the insurgents have fought would
never have been heard of by us had they
happened in India. The Khyber pass is
long way Off, and when we hear of any
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

tion by his varied and we'll selected
wardrobe. he had taken an active part
in social affairs and was counted one of
the gayest of the younger and exclusive
set, but no one ever suspected that he
would ever accumulate any money ex-
cept by inheritance
1t was with some incredulity that the
bulls and bears of the Chicago board Of
trade heard that the elegant young Mr..
Letter was seriously dealing in wheat.
They laughed pleasantly when they
heard, early in the summer, that his
September line had been sold short and
that he had begun with losing ven
ture. Wheat was at IS then, but be-
fore it touched so the young operator
was back on the bull side and deter
mined to stay there.
1t is not to bo supposed for an in
stant that Mr. Letter mingled with the
frantic mob in the wheat pit. The near.
est he ever came to the turmoil was
when he met his business mentor and
confidential agent, Mr.. George French,
who i'll turn invested the Letter money
through the medium of half q dozen
hard worked brokers who didn't mind
shouting themselves hoarse and getting
all rumpled up as long as they were
paid for it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

physique Of trained athlete and the
courage of hero can survive the over
land journey to Dawson City, by which
it might be inferred that while Mr..
Phiscator has high regard for his own
valor and prowess he must have forgot
ten that not few women, not to men,
tion hundreds Of men, have made the
trip. He has told the Chicago report
ers of many hitherto unheard of disas-
ters which he witnessed on the trail.
He saw whole boatloads of prospectors
drown in the ICY waters, dozens of men
starving by the wayside and the bones
Of many luckless fortune seekers bleach
ing in the arctic sun.
"No man can figure out how many
are lost each year trying to make this
trip" he says Bodies are found all
along the way. They are tangled in the
driftwood and eddies or thrown up on
the ice" So it would seem that what
Alaska needs most iS not miners, but
coroners, and lot of them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

A't "'As A'hts
Round 'em up, ole Marcus,
Get EN- into line,
You're Il bcaut ut organlzln',
Got the thing down FINE.
The toNeyites--yOu'vc sealed" EN-
Now gold bug dcmmes 90 fer,
Never mind expenses,
You could buy the mines Of Ophir.
Your campaign funds collosal,
Two millions and a half, . rq,s..
No wonder that you're hope 'u'-
That you're tickle I, that yol laugh.
You can purchase lots Of organs,
And commission many stumpers,
You can cOlOnlze the fellers
That travel via bumpers.
loure a cute one, Marcus Hanna,
There's no denyin you're slick;
But you should u been more careful
And cautioned Mater Dick. -
To pay for deals with doodle ..-.H'
And never give a check;
Any more such blunders
And your chances 20 to wreck.
You'll have trSusle with the miners,
Better send some workers there;
They kind O douDt you, Marcus,
For they're livin'--on the air.
They say the boom you promised
Has been so long delayed;
Send oartors amoag EN-,
Their fears should be allayed.
But It's not the miners only
Who're cross and feelin' blue.
All other kinds Of workmen 70
Seem to have 1t In fer you.
And l say to you, Aurelius,
In confidential way,
In the campaign bout to open
There'n be very hell TO pay.
Fen the farmers, drat 'em,
Are kind o acting queer
When a sPouter talks free silver
They just get up and cheer;
And what Is more surprisin'
They all read silver papers,
So I'm afraid they mean this autumn
To cut some foolish capers.
Putin this and that together
Fills me full o. doubt,
About yeu bein' successful
And safely pullin' out.
Or, rather pullin' In; hal hal
For it's In you want to go,
So, Mark. don't spare the barrel
Or you ~,ll have no show.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

Mrs, Christiana Foster Is a matron Of Mat
toon, who has recently been restored TO the
ranks Of health after many years of suffer.
ing. She gave her statement to reporter
in such concise shape that we print it:
"My name is Christiana Foster, am fifty
years Of age and housekeeper. have
lived in Illinois ever since was twelve
years old. During the latter years of my
life have been much afflicted with stomach
trouble, blood disorders and nervousness,
and these were greatly aggravated about two
years ago. when l became subject to most
disagreeable hot flashes, Tor perhaps should
say hushes).'
al seemed to be losing ground all the time.
I could not sleep but for short time, not
being able to obtain any appropriate rest,
and may say was truly wretched.
"About one year ago, after reading an ad-
vertisement of DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, / determined to get some of
them, and did so, beginning to take them
strictly according to directions. / had not
taken half box before | experienced relief,
and before had taken four bGxes, / was, /
may say, well. OF course am growing old,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
MADE AFoRTUNE IN WHEAT.
Joseph Letter Surprises the Smart Set In
Chicago Society.

Joseph Letter Surprises the Smart Set In
Chicago Society.
One of the men who, as the brokers
put it, "have made killing in wheat"
this summer is Joseph Letter, son of
Levi 2. Letter, the Chicago dry goods
magnate. Young Mr.. Letter is credited
with having caught the wheat boom
when it was rising, playing the bull
side of the market like veteran plunger
until now it is estimated that he is
more than $500, 900 to the good.
Up to last spring young Mr.. Letter
had been known simply as "one of the
Letter boys" In society circles he had
done little something to gain an in.
dividuality of his own. He had led a
few ootillons and had attracted atten-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

man held that 1t did not allege TO whom
and in what amounts defendant was in
debted at the time complainant said false
pretenses were made. The court sus-
tained the motion and dismissed the case.
Attorney werntz represented plaintiff. 1t
is understnood the case may now be set.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
A curs For RiIious Collie.

Resource, Screven Co., CAL have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm.
One dose Of it gives relief when all other
remedies fail-G. d. Sharp. For sale by
O. N, Nye Cor. Barnett House; Schla-
bach's Drug Store, 225 N. Market; 4. l..
Janson, 200 w. Tuscarawas st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
May Extend IL.

A special from Bergholz says that
agents for New York and Cincinnati
capitalists have leased all the coal lands
in that vicinity. Many think the Lake
Erie, Alliance and Southern railroad will
extend in short time to connect with
the Wheeling and Lake Erie at Dillon
yille.- Alliance "This Is Newspaper. 4"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Death of Mrs. KeyIer,

Mrs. J. c. Keyler died at Aultman
hospital last night. Heart failure was
the cause of death. The remains were
taken to the c. c. s. s. railway station
in McCrea's ambulance and were con.
veyed to ths former home Of The deceased
at Justus. k.a.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

If you have ever seen little child in
a paroxysm of whooping cough, or il
you have been annoyed by constant
tickling in the throat, you can appre-
ciate the value of One Minute Cough
Cure, which gives quick reliet. F. p.
Shanafelt & Co., o. N, Nye, Fischer drug
store,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Case Dismissed.

The case of William zuber against
Peter r. Rusher charged with obtaining
money to the amount of 5000 under
fllse pretenses was before Squire Darr
Saturday morning Attorney j. A.
Bauman for the defendant argued mo-
tion to dismiss the case because the affi-
dssit was insufficient. Attorney Bau-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick head
ache, sallow skin and loss of appetite.
You have never tried DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for these complaints or you
would have been cured. They are small
pills but great regulators. #. p. Shsna-
felt 4 90, y. N. Nye, Fischer drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

The fact that the greater resistance is
offered to the x rays by inanimate than
by living flesh is now put to practical
use in determining whether person is
really dead or not.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
Licensed to Marry,

Riohard J. Myers, Lydia J. Gibler,
WaynesburR.
James Wilson Shaffer, Jennie NJ, Hart
zell Freeburg.
Edward Bair, Cora f. Haubert,', Rob
prfENillR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

According to DR.. Forbes Winslow,
kleptomania is found among boys, but
very rarely indeed among men. The
great majority of the victims are wo-
men.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

ly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt
rheum, eczema and all affections Of the
skin. 1t never fails. +. 2. Shanafelt
& Co., q. N. Nye, Fischer drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

Moments are useless if trifed away;
and are dangerously wasted II consumed
by delay in cases where One Minute
Cough Cure would bring immediate re-
lief. ". p. Shanafelt x Co., N. Q. Nye,
Fischer drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

No man or woman can enjoy life OF
accomplish much in this world while
sutfering from torpid liver. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the pills that cleanse
that organ quickly. F. P. Shanafelt,
& Co., Q. N. Nye, Fischer drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16
A West African Bntterfiv.

A newly discovered West African
butterfly spins cocoon which reseIn.
bles a mask made for human face.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

The "Bicyclist's Best Friend" is a
familiar name for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, always ready for emergencies.
While specific for piles, It also Instant
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-09-16

"A GLA.I ~" 70 HANNA.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-20
AT POST SAM HOUSTON.

This post, the second largest in the
country, is also the headquarters of the
Military department of. Texas, Briga-
dier General Zenas r. Bliss, command
ing.
The upper post is the headquarters
of the Fifth regiment of United States
cavalry, Colonel James F. Wade COM
manding. Besides the field staff and
band and troops D, E, F, and K, of
the Fifth cavalry there are also sta
toned here companies A, B, c, E, F
and G.. of the Eighteenth infantry and
Light battery K, of the First artillery.
The troops at the post number 1888 men
altogether,
Infantry drill on upper parade
grouds every morning Except Satur-
day and Sunday from 1880 to $3.50
o'clock.
Cavalry drill every morning except
Saturday and Sunday in riding hall,
back of lower parade or at target
range from 1880 to 8 o'clock.
Infantry dress parades full dress),
are on Tuesdays and Fridays on the
upper parade grounds at p. m.
Cavalry dress parades (full dress),
on the lower parade grounds every
Wednesday at 10 a. m.
Brigade review and inspection on the
last day of each month on lower par
ade ground between and 10 a. m.
Guard mounting on upper parade
ground daily at 9:2O a. m. Open air
concerts daily after guard mounting
by Fifth Cavalry band in band stand
on upper parade grounds.
Concert by the Fifth Cavalry band
in band stand on lower parade ground
every Thursday afternoon at 4:SO
o'clock.
'Reveille" at 6:1O a. m; Retreat"
at 1920 p. m.
Public invited to view all of these
exercises.
The upper parade ground is Fort
Sam Houston proper and where the
flag staff is located. The lower grounds
are the one nearest the city and are
the Department headquarters.