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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
JOHN CAB0T'S MEMORY.
To Be Honored In Fitting Style
by The City of Bristol.
he DISCOVERED NORTH AMERICA

How the -Four Hundredth Anniversary Of
That Discovery win BE CeIebrated--A
Revival of Interest In the Achievements
of the Early English Explorers.
Right in the heart of the city of Bris-
tol, England, rises Brandon hill, a con-
ical eminence from whose summit the
harbor of that ancient port, the river
Severn and the broad sweep Of Bristol
channel as 1t widens out into the ocean
can be seen. just at the apex Of this
hill there Is to be laid on June "a the
cornerstone of slightly monument
which is to commemorate the achieve
ments Of a man who shaped the destiny
of continent.
That man was John Cabot.
The date on which the cornerstone for
this structure will be laid is the four
hundredth anniversary of the discovery
of North America. On that day, 1897,
John Cabot landed ON the coast Of Lab
rador and planted side by side the flag
of England and the banner of the re-
public Of Venice. The reason for locat-
ing the memorial tower in Bristol is
that at the time Of Cabot's departure on
this voyage he was a citizen of Bristol.
More than this, his expedition was fit
ted out in Bristol, and he sailed in
Bristol ships, manned by Bristol men.
A committee composed of the FORE
most citizens of Bristol has charge of
the quadricentennial celebration, and
the completed monument is to cost S25,-
6 De-. -. III II
the world are expected to be present at
the ceremony and Englishmen generally
have been invited to participate in the
celebration. Canadians are to observe
the day independently, and it is not un-
likely that many Americans will take
some part in the observance Of this his
toric anniversary.
1t has been q long time that the ia
nous navigator has waited for mate
rial recognition of his services to the
English speaking race. He certainly de-
serves a monument if any one does, for
so far as is known he has not even a
headstone to mark his last resting place.
We do not even know where or in what
country he was born. What nation gave
us this daring explorer, more intrepid
than Columbus and far more fortunate
in his achievements, is and always will
be an unsolved mystery.
The first mention of his name is found
in the archives of Venice, from which
we learn that on March 2S, 1476, be
was granted the rights Of an adopted
citizen after having been q resident Of
the republic for 10 years. He is next
mentioned in 1895, when it appears
that he had become q citizen of Bristol
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
FASHIONS OF NEW YORK
The Revived Popularity OF Ac-
Gordon Plating.
SUN PLATING rs SOMETHING NEW.

All Sorts Of Flounces Find Favor-Eariy
Victorian Fashions Have Certain Vogue.
Novelties In Summer Gowns-The Now
Trimmings.
tCopyright, 1897, by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
Every new fancy in fashion ls produced
In such profusion that It does not take
long for people to tire Of It, Yet accordion
plating has had several seasons Of popu-
larity and now It Is revived with great
vigor. There are several widths and kinds
shown just now, one being fine and even
another in clusters of four fine pldits and
one wide one. Still another design has
plaits all of ono width, and that an inch
and sometimes little more. But the
greatest novelty is what is called "sun
plating" This has the skirt cut In q
perfect circle, and the plaits are laid in It
like any skirt. The plaits are narrow at
the cop and wide at tho bottom. The
effect is very pretty. One style of gown
made up in this manner had the folds laid
from the top to bottom. About four inches
from the bottom band of ribbon was run
through the plaits, holding them closely
to the lining of the skirt, TO which fancy
1t must have been tackled at intervals. Rib
bon was also woven in and out of q CEN
tral fold down the whole arm and In two
rows across the bust, and also around tho
neck. The worst of these sun plated
skirts is that they are at the mercy Of
every wind that blows.
The open meshed grenadines, the shin
ing mohairs, the silk muslins and the
coarse nets all look beautifully plated In
this way. With reasonable care one ought
to remain in place a whole season. Cotton
goods do not keep in folds long enough to
pay for being done. While am speak
ing on this subject may as well say that
many waists are plated in this way, and
pinafore guimpes and no end Of ruflles for
the decoration of waists. Light silks also
go through this process well and look very
pretty when done l think l mentioned
the rage for bias folds and narrow rutlles
recently. l may add that at the present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

Mr.. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the
Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and one
of the most widely known men in the
state, was cured OF rheumatism after
three years of suffering. He says:
have not sufficient command of language
to convey any idea of what suffered,
my physicians told me that nothing
cold be done for me and my friends were
fully convinced that nothing but death
would relieve me of my suffering. In
June 1894, Mr. Evans, then salesman for
the Wheeling Drug Co., recommended
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. At this time
my foot and limb were swollen to more
than double their normal size and it
seemed to me my leg would burst, but
soor after began using the Pain Balm
the swelling began to decrease, the pain
to leave, and now consider that / am
entirely cured. For sale by q. n.
Nye, Cor. Barnett House; Schlabach's
Drug Store. 225 N. Market; K. L. Jan
son, 200 w. Tuscarawas st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
There he a cIass or peopie

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
grocery stores o new preparation called
GRAIN,o, made Of pure grains, that
delicate stomach receives 1t without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from coffee.
1t does not cost over u as much. Chill
dren may drink II with great benefit.
10 cts. and 25 cts. per package. Ask for
GRAIN-0.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

we have abundant detail concerning
the sensations of Columbus when be
first sighted the little island of San Sal
vador. The historians have given us all
the theatrical qualities of that event
which could be desired, for what in
formation they lacked they probably
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

Experiments which have recently
been made at the Hygienic Institute of
the University of Berlin would seem to
overthrow the theory that bacteria are
indispensable to the existence of ancient
life. which theory was put forth by
Pasteur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Vanity That Comes High.

Most of the photographs displayed in
the windows of English photographers
are exhibited by request of the originals
and at their own expense. One London
photographer charges 90. 90 for putting
q carte in window and So for a cab
met
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Try ALIENS Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Esse. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures and prevents swol-
len feet, blisters and callous spots. Re-
lieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
25c, Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmstead, lie Roy, N Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

Waller wrote his most pleasing poetry
of Saccharissa. After she rejected him
he, in a letter to friend, said, ''She is
only redheaded drab anyhow.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
WILL NOT SHbOOE RIVERA.
Wry Ter Snitt Never to HIVE Entertain.
cd the Eden.

Washington, d. c., April S-Adviccs
received by the Spanish Minister here
state that General Luis Rivera, who Is
lying wounded near Havana, Is not In n
serious condition. Inquiry as 10 the
status OF the prisoner resulted to- day In
a statement by the Minister to tic effect
that at no time has the Spanish Govern
mcnt nor General Wcylcr had an idea of
shooting Rivera. it was added that it
would certainly not have been in order to
EXPRESS any such opinion, whatever the
belief might have been, in view OF the
fact that Rivera has not Net been tried.
much less sentenced TO be shot. For the
same reason 1t can be hardly he assert
ed that General Ilivcras future Is alb
solutrly assured When questioned on
this point the Minister inclined To the
belief that the man would not be shot,
but showed that much depended upon
the conduct of Cuban SympathlzcrS in
the United states. He declined to say
whether his reference was to the con-
duet Of General Sanguilly, who is now
under arrest on suspicion of aiding an
other tilihustcrinE expedition. or to thc
proceedings i'll the Senate, which might
be regarded as tending 10 nilanc bad
feelings. 1T was evident, however. that
Scnor dc LONE felt that Sunguilly, in
breaking his parole, rs he claimed, WAS
not strengthening the argument chat tho
Spanish forces in Cubs SHOULD be held
TO q strict observance III the rules Of
war.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: FRIDAY APRIL 8 lsD7

who was summoned here hy telegraph
thE The Secretary for That purpose. Col
Gillespie has just returned from Il yisi.
OF inspection OF the flooded districts
along the lower. Mississippi and, backed
by his experience in tn" river improve
mcnts. was able TO give the Secretary Il
fair idea Of the needs OF the situation
1t is felt by the engineer officers that
with the aDpropria tion OF $3.50, 600 al
ready placed at their disposal by Con
grcss for the protection OF the improve
mcnt works. they will be able to restore
the broken levces and get the river
banks into normal shape wherever they
are protected by the lcvees cons :r,lctc1
by the national Government and are not
state works.
General Wilson, Chief OF Engineers.
received reports to-day from officers Of
his corps along the river in regard to
the lcvces. In some cases the report
stated that the report OF destruction and
suffering was greatly exaggerated
After further consultation among the
army officers respecting the procurement
OF supplies, ii has been decided 10 make
the purchases not only at Memphis. but
also at New Orleans and ST. Louis
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
RhAtIxRsIIsN E% LAUGHING.
Exc Has Made the Rcndlocle Fighter
1hnri Ever,

Frankfort, Ky, April S.-Some wag
wrote on the register OF he leading hotel
to-night:
M y. Hanna, Ohio"
There was a regular stampede in the
hotel lobby among the politicians who
did not 1T first catch onto the joke. 1t
is now generally conceded that only
some such power as the positive force
that could be exercised by the national
chairman or the national administration
itself can break the present deadlock.
The deadlock is more pronounced than
ever before and the ShreWd Blackburn
SITS smiling in his headquarters, Well
satisfied with the way in which he has
played" Bradley. the gold Democrats,
anti-Hunter Republicans and every one
concerned.
The impossibility of hunters election
is now conceded by some of his leaders
Their concession Of probable defeat
comes With q last bitter anti-lIunter
statement from the six boiling Republi-
cans. who absolutely burn the last
bridges behind them and make the pos
sibility of their return to him too re-
mote to be considered.
When the roll was called in the joint
Legislative session to-day the silver
Democrats declined 10 answer 10 their
names, hoping that with the assistance
Of The boiling Republicans thcp would
be able to break a quorum. In this
ocrats answering with the Hunteritcs
in order to force the balloting. The
roll call showed II present. one more
than necessary to constitute a quorum.
Unable to prevent a ballot, the silver
men voted for Blackburn, While the
gold Democrats voted for the compro-
mise candidate. Henry l.. Martin.
All but the paired members voted.
There were no significant changes, and
the vote stood: Hunter, Gil Blackburn.
Al; Martin, 13: BOYLE. Z; Stone, /; ncccs-
sary to q choice. G4
On motion of Representative Howard,
Republican, no one was allowed near
the clerks desk during the ballot. not
even the scrgcant-at-arms on the door
keeper, for fear that something might
be done in case Hunter should be elect
ed that would cause trouble
No motion was made to adjourn and
the second ballot was ordered by presi-
dent Worthington. The excitement was
intense at all times, and when during
the first ballot it looked as If one Vote
would elect Dr. Hunter there was q
dozen men around Senator Siege on
dnavoring to get him to east the de-
gliding vote. but he voted for Boyle
Hunter received only sixty votes on this
ballot.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
PETERSBURG AND R0uxDAROUT.
Newa notes OF Interest from fhc Ola
l,urs..

Petersburg, Va. April S--(SpcciuD. -
The second battalion Of colorcd volun-
teers OF Virginia. which is composed of
three companies here, will visit New
lor!l this month 10 take part IN the un-
yelling OF the Grant monument The
battalion will carry about $50 men, and
the cost Of each man will he about $S %
which includes railroad fare and cX-
pcnSes while in the great metropolis. y
few days since a committee from each
OF the companies left a circular appeal
At each house and store in the city, ask
ing for Il contribution Of 10 cents to
help defray the expenses Of the buttal-
ion while III New YORK. Up TO this time
about 800 has been contributed.
Mr.. Walter Branch and Miss Sallic
r.. l3OSSeu were married yesterday af-
terncon at the Episcopal church at Din
widdic Courthouse. Rev. Mr, Ray Of
ficiatcd.
1t is stated that thc Appomaltox ana
Cockade City Boat clubs OF Petersburg
arc to he merged into one.
Mr.. George NJ. Jugc Il prominent city
zen Of Blackstone, is critically ILL.,
ll. p. Stratton was elected president
tonight Of Post G. Travellers protec-
tive Association OF this city: Frank Dali
ton. vice c-prcsident, and II. w. Prichard
secretary ana treasurer. Mcssrs. H. r
Stratton and Charles c. Alley were
elected delegates to the State convention
TO be held on May in Richmond
y joint stock company is to be organ
lied for the purpose OF starting q trunk
factory here.
There arc a great many cases OF
measles here, but in Il mild form.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
PRICE TWO CENTS.
4 GRAND CONCERT
Gt'ch ut tho Gi,nn,bcrlim ne OH Point
Last Night.

y very elaborate charity concert was
given nj Hotel Chambcrlin. Fort Mon
roc. last evening. II was Il repetition Of
me delightful affair given at Virginia
i'cach this week for the benefit OF the
infant Sanitarium, ana the proceeds
went to the same worthy institution,
Inc talent participating was the same
mat made the Virginia Beach affair.
such Il. charming success.
Inc concert took place In the beautiful
nluc parlor Of the Chamherlln. which
bad been prettily decorated and brill
liantlS illuminated for the occasion.
nc hnur set was half past eight, but It
was after 9 O'Clock when Mr. ]. lredell
Jcnkins splendid baritone voice Initiated
me concert with Schumann's ".rwo
Cirena atliers'
Miss S. Kindred Williams then sang
very swectly y lovely alto solo. which
was followed hy Il recitation By Miss
irene Rowland, OF washington, a most
talented elocutionist.
ar. *. {. Tupman then rendered 4
TENOR SOLO, which was followed by Men
delsshon's "I Would That MY Love"
sang by Mr.. Jenkins and Miss Nicely.
Miss Elizabeth a. Taylor then sang q
lovely solo, "My AL" ana her magnitl-
cent soprano voice did rnll justice TO the
song. Miss Rowland followed with a
charming recitation and Miss Ethel
Neciy sang IN her own lovely way tha
tender little German song; DER Srcis-
chutz"
Mr.. Jenkins baritone solo, MY Love
Is Like the Red, Red Rose" was thor
oughly enjoyed, and the delightful pro-
Eranmc was brought II Il close by Il
vocal ductt by Misses Taylor and VIII
liams.
Inc accompanies were AIR. Anton Il.
hocrner and Mrs. \. y. Warning ton.
Every number We're heartily cncorcd
ana the responses were generous
THE GUESTS.
Ihe Chamberlin was thrown ODcn to
the guests and more than n hundred
Wen. over from Norfolk. They returned
after the concert by the steamer lInmp-
ton Roads and the WillJughby Spit
route. both Of which ran late schedules
to accommodate them
Among the guests from Norfolk we're:
Admiral and Mrs. George Brown, Capt
and Mrs. n. Burruss, Miss DulTuss,
Miss Annie Henry, Mr.. j, iredLll Jen-
kins, Miss Irene Rowland, Mr.. II. G..
Tupman. MisS Ethel Neely, Miss Eliza
beth a. Taylor, Miss; S. Kindred WIZ
liams, Messrs. Il. NJ. and j. II. Henry,
Mr. Barton Myers, Mr.. r.. a. .Dobie, Mr..
II. l3. Goodridge, a. G. Humphreys, e. De-
witt, the Misses Mottou, Mr.. John Gra-
ham, Jr, Mr.. 0. Emmerson Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard I}. Tunsta!l and many
others. Besides there The Army anu
Navy were we'll represented, Colonel
Royal ". Frank, commandan, OF Fort
Monroe, and Admiral Francis NJ. Bunce,
commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron. being present.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
SENATE REORGANIZATION.
Democrats nHd Republicans arc Try
ing 10 Reach an AEreenncnt.

Washington, d. c., April S--The Re
publican and Democratic Senators have
at last apparently begun serious efforts
70 reach ar understanding upon 4 basis
OF reorganization Of the Senate commit
tees The organizing committees Of both
sides Of the chamber were in session dur
ing the greater part Of the afternoon to-
day, and subcommittee. representing
both parties. met in conference for the
exchange Of propositions, Senators Nc
MILAN. Gallinger and Garter represent
Ing the Republicans and Senators Cor
man. Cockrcll ana Faulkner the Demo
Gratis.
The Democratic conferees outlined the
position OF the Democratic side OF the
chamber to be that the Democrats
should be allowed 10 fill the committee
places held by Democrats III the last
Congress; The Republicans proposed
that the reor2aniza tion should take
place on The basis of percentages, an
arrangement which they admi,ted would
result in reducing the Democratic rep
rcscntation on the committee to an aver
age extent Of one member. This did
not meet the approval Of the Democratic
COnferccS.
The proposition was afterwards
brought to the attention OF the full
Democratic caucus committee, but no de-
finite action was taken. There was.
however, an apparent disposition to
make concessions except upon the FL
nance Committee membership, which
there was 4 decided determination 10
hold TO It's present financial and political
complexion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
PRESIDENT DID NOT COME.
Although sac WINS Expected ut ola
Point Yesterday.

The disratch boat Dolphin, with
President Mckinley aboard, which
was expected at Old Point all day yes
terday, failed to arrive. She Is sup
posed to have anchored up the bay, and
VIII probably reach Old Point this morn
ing.
Extensive preparation had been mnda
10th ut Fortress Monroe ana aboard the
fleet anchored in the Roads to receive
the President, and his non.arrival was
Il great disappointment.
1t Is not expected that the President
VIII come ashore while here except fOv
Il very sfur; time. He will live aboard
tn" Dolphin. y voyage out of the Capes
VIII DC a pnit Of the programme. f:;n.
Grunc:. OF Norfolk. made an effort To
induce the !nrty to go dowr The North
Carolina sounds. but the very great
draHeht Of the Dolphin will preclude
The possibility OF a visit ID A1r CleVe-
lands fat or:te ducking district;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
ART LEAGUE EXsIIRGT.
The SECOND bay of tho Water Color
Exhibition.

The second day Of The exhibition II the
rooms of the Art League, Haddington
building. OF the beautiful collection OF
water co'ors by Mr.. Lucicn Powell, of
Washington city, was quite a success
in point OF attendance
The Venetian pictures, giving views on
ly admired. The Hague" and THE
Wreck n Sunset also elected consid-
cradle favorable comment
washington from JIlking;on Heights"
with views Of the Capitol and library,
and Also the "Virsinia Roadway" are
charming reproductions of the everyday
scenes amid which the artist lives
His work on the Congressional library
frescOcs has made Mr.. Parker'rs fame
and these pictures will but serve 10
strengthen it.
The exhibition will continue until the
14th instant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
TRIE FLOOD SITUATION.
conditions Practically Inrhnused
provisions for EscCunceH

McinphiS. Tenn. April S.--TclegramS
received tonight from the flooded area
OF the Mississippi Delta report tile si;ua-
tlon unchanged. y heavy rain. accom-
PANIED by 2 strong northwest wind has
prevailed all afternoon.
To-day was ration day for the Gcsti-
thte refugees at Rosedule and more
poverty stricken band OF negroes than
those gathered at the place Of djstribu-
ton would be hard to picture. Only
those who We're known to be actually in
need were supplied.
The river is falling at all points be-
tween Cairo and Helena.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
Insurgents Captured.

Havana, April S.-The Corona bat
TALON, while accommodating In the vi
cinity of Encrucijadu. province of Pi-
mar del Rio surprised the insurgent
force commanded by Pcrico DelSado,
and the remainder OF the force COM
mandcd by Ducassi The enemy left
eleven men killed on the field and the
troops captured eight prisoners and q
quantity of arms and ammunition.
DelgadO is reported to be seriously
ILL., and Vidal Ducassi is reported to
have been badly wounded on March
2d. The second Of the Ducassi brothers
is also wounded, accordmg> TO a rumor
which has been reported TO the Spanish
authorities.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
a VEHEMENT p11RoRAT1oN.

whether there arc scyenty-four pris-
Oner.; iii Cuba, or "a 600, or whether il is
one in the person or Owen Melton. the
Arkansas youth, the flag OF the United
states. If IL refuses to shelter him. is Il
disgraccd rag
Mr. Morgan gave way at . O'clock to
the bankruptcy bill.
MI Nelson. or Minnesota, spoke for
two hours on the bill, opposing the pend
ing ,Torrcy bill as excessively harsh and
designed rs a collection agency for large
creditors. and urging his substitute as Il
measure drafted in the interest Of thous-
ands or debtors struggling to get or
their feet.
Mr. Hopr defended the 'Torrey bill
against Nlr. Nelson's charges Of harsh
ness.
At o'clock the Senate went into exc
cutive session and a. 4:45 adjourned Until
Monday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
Exaggerated REPORTS,

Fargo, \. D., April S.-There being y
diversity OF opinion as TO The matter Of
receiving aid from Congress for suffer
ers by the floods. Mayor johnson. of this
city, called n meeting Of citizens this
evening to discuss the question. The
meeting was an enthusiastic one and
great Indignation was felt among those
present regarding the exaggerated re-
ports sent out regarding the foods
Secretary of War Algcr was wired that
Fargo was very Srately for the profIered
aid, but none was needed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-09
HON. w. J. ERYAN HURT.
Receives Slight TnjurcS From IL Plat,
form Gfvin. Way.

ST. Augustine, Fla, April S.--The Hon.
w. j. Bryan addressed a large crowd to-
night from the piazza Of the san Marco
hotel ~ the close Of his speech hun
dreds OF people tlockcd 10 him, and sd
great was the strain that one section 70
the piazza, forty feet square, fell
through, precipitating four hundred
people 20 the ground below. a distance
of twenty feet No one was seriously
hurt.
Mr.. Bryan was picked up uncon :cious
and taken 10 Dr. Woorley'S office, where
he received medical attention. His
injuries We're slight He will address
,hc legislature to-mbrr3w q, Tallahas
see.