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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
sANTlAGO's POSTMASTER.
Not Naughty spaniard. but a Popular
Chicago Man.

Not Haughty Spaniard, but Popular
Chicago Man.
Santiago has a new postmaster The
old one was a naughty Spaniard. The
new one is not exactly naughty. Nei
ther is he very humble. He comes from
Chicago, and his name is James e.
Stuart. Until a short time ago he was
an officer in the volunteer army with
the rank of major. He was stationed at
Tampa. He was selected by Postmaster
General Smith to take charge of the
postal affairs of Uncle Sam in the east.
ern end of Cuba because he is an expert
in organizing and looking after mail
service.
Major Stuart has been connected with
the postal department since the close of
the civil war, in which he played an
honorable part and acquitted himself
with distinction. He won promotion
after promotion by his diligence and
effective work until he became inspector
of the northwest division in 1876. He
has held the position since, except dur.
ing three years of President Cleveland s
first term and since the war with Spain,
the department. granting him leave of
absence on each of the occasions.
Major Stuart looks like the soldier
that he is, and his features are familiar
to thousands. He is man below the
medium height, with fearless brown
eyes, a mustache and goatee, a coun-
tenance which reflects courage and dis
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
low HoBsoN MAY SAVE THE SPANISH WAR

HOW HoBsoN MAY SAVE THE SPANISH WAR
SHIPS
when he detailed his plans they became
interested. His scheme was a plausible
one. Finally they caught some of his
enthusiasm, and they agreed to under
take the work. There was victory for
Hobson which may add to our navy a
couple of fine warships at bargain coun-
ter rates u..
The plan by which Lieutenant Hob
son hopes to save the Cristobal Colon,
which will be the most difficult to raise,
is not entirely new. 1t is new appli-
cation of old means and methods. He
proposes to use pontoons and inflated
bags. These have been used before, but
their use in the case Of the Colon will
present problems never before encoun-
tered in wrecking operations.
Boats have been raised from deep wa
ter by means of pontoons. but the Colon
is not sunk entirely, and the manipula-
tion Of the hulk will be, because of her
position on the shelving beach, an oper-
alton of extreme delicacy AS matter
of fact, it is not known just how the
work will be done, the prosecution of
it depending on the conditions confront
ing the wreckers But every contingency
has been foreseen by the indefatigable
Hobson, and any one of several plans of
work will be his.
"The Maria Teresa" said Mr.. Hob
son, in speaking of the enterprise, "can
be raised without much difficulty, but
she is in badly battered condition. II
we can raise the Colon, she will be
much more serviceable, / think it can
be done. The chief danger in raising the
Colon is that she may be broken in two,
as she lies on shelving beach and hall
of her hulk is practically hanging in the
water
OF course it would not be fair to give
all the credit to Hobson in case the work
should be successful, for the men who
carry ont his ideas and lend their store
of knowledge to the effort are certainly
deserving Of any praises they may earn,
American wreckers are the most skill
full and successful of any in the world.
| No other country has concerns which
will attempt the dangerous and difficult
tasks that they accomplish every year,
The New York firm which has taken
the contract has the finest and most
complete wrecking equipment to be
found in any port on the globe, 1t is q
matter of record that New York boats
have carried on successful work as fan
south as the strait of Magellan and al
/ e. .,o,tb ae Newfoundland
| HOWARD SPENCE SINCLAIR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
SCENE ON THE MILITARY ROAD LEADING
FROM PONCE TO SAN JUAN.

SCENE ON THE MILITARY ROAD LEADING
FROM PONCE TO SAN JUAN.
artillery in the dry season, but just now
it happens to be the middle of Porto
Rico's rainy season and is therefore at
its worst. 1t is by no means level, but
runs up hill and down to a remarkable
extent.
The surface of the island is broken
and hilly. A low mountain ridge trav-
erses it from east to west ranging
nearer the southern than the northern
coast, with spurs extending northward.
OF this ridge the highest elevation is FL
Yunque (the anvil), a mountain rising
from the tableland Of Luquillo to a
height of 8, 700 feet above the sea and
visible to vessels 60 miles off the coast.
The country has two marked features
the many wooded ravines descending
from the mountains, through which
course streams of bright water falling
to the sea, and, interspersed with these
ravines, extensive stretches of natural
meadow land, which serve as pasture to
herds of wild cattle.
The city of Ponce, which capitulated
so promptly, is where the railroad ends
and the military road begins 1t is the
second in size in the island of Porto
Rico. 1t has population Of 1900, has
public hospital and is illuminated
with gas. 1t is connected with Jamaica
by telegraph cable and has also tele-
graphic communication with the princi-
pal places in the island. The town is
situated three miles from salt water.
The bay of Ponce measures nearly
three miles across between Carenero,
the eastern, and Cucharros, the west
ern, point, The port is in the northeast
corner Of the bay, and on its shores is
the village Of Port Ponce, which con-
tains about /, 800 inhabitants The GUS
tom house is long, white two story
building, is very conspicuous from sea-
ward and is the most prominent object
in the village. The shores are low and
tree bordered, and back of the village
the land rises and becomes rather hilly
Near by is Ratones island, covered
with brushwood. The reef surrounding
it is nearly dry when the tide goes out
Cardrones island is low and covered
with brushwood.
Port Fajardo, prominently mentioned
as place for debarkation, lies south Of
| Cape San Juan. 1t has depth of from
| l6 to 23 feet From Fajardo to San
Juan, SO miles, there is good road, a
stretch of which, ten miles in length
and ending in San Juan, is popular
suburb much used by residents of the
capital. LIEUTENANT H. h. GAHAN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Give the children asDrink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetite
ing, nourishing food drink to take the
place Of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used 1t beca use
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids diges-
tion and strengthens the nerves, 1t il
not stimulant but health builder,
and children as we'll as adults, can drink
ii with great benefit Costs about I af
much as coffee 10 and 25 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
IT'S a. TITANIC HAoK.
RAISING THE SPANISH WARsHlPS AS
PLANNED BY Ho5SoN.

How the Hero of the Merrimao Reversed
the Decision OF the Naval Experts and
Persuaded Experienced wreckers That
the Work Was Possible.
II any of the Spanish warships which
now lie battered hulks strewn along the
Cuban coast west of Santiago are saved
and added to the American navy, Lieu.
tenant Richmond Pearson Hobson, who
has already become a national hero,
will add something substantial to his
fame.
In the first place, it was Hobson who
caused the attempt to be made. When
the navy department seut board of
survey to look at the wrecks, the chief
expert of the lot rowed around the shot
riddled hulls, squinted scientifically
over the warped decks, shook his bead
wisely and ominously at the torn plates
and said it was Of no use; they couldn I
be saved. He went back to Washington
and told the navy department so Hob
son went to Washington too. He said
| the experts were mistaken. Then he
convinced the high naval officials il
might be so, and he was given authority
to go ahead and make contracts for the
work.
So Lieutenant Hobson hurried to
| New York and had an interview with
the magnates of the wrecking business.
They were glad to see Mr.. Hobson and
proud to shake his hand, but they told
him that it was impossible TO save the
wrecks They were sorry, but it was so.
Moreover, when Hobson presumed tc
differ they reminded him that they had
/ been in the wrecking business q great
many years; they knew about what
could and what could not be done, and
their agents had seen the hulks and
made a thorough examination.
An ordinary man would have stopped
there. But Hobson, as we have seen be-
fore, is not an ordinary man. He has Q
chin that tells of an iron will He moi
only told the wreoking people that hi
was satisfied there was a good chance
Of saving for Uncle Sam the ship,
which had been the pride of Spain, bu
he took pencil and paper and showed
them how it might be done.
At first che wreoking magnates smilet
patronizingly. They intimated tha
Lieutenant Hobson might know 10
about sinking ships, but when it CAM
to raising them, why-well, they coulc
afford to let others speak for them. Blu
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
THE POPE'S ILLNESS
1t Has Caused Great Excitement Anursy
the Members of the sacred Col
lege-Ordered Not to Leave.

ROME, Aug. 15.-The pope's extgggG
weakness has produced a great comEp.
ton, excitement and intrigues awGH5
the members of the sacred college
is reparted that France, Germany agd
Austria, as being chiefly concerned u
the accession to the papacy, have 70
dered their representatives. not 10 ieavI
Rome.
DR.. Lapponi, the pope's physisaQ
thinks there is no danger if the paFn a
able to pull through the hot weatbtH
All the members of the family Of ria
pope have hurried to Rome.
His holiness on Friday !usisted zFVr
getting ups but soon had to De CARAT
to bed again in state OF partial cas
lapse. He does not suffer from 4nf
specific affection, but only from dssIi
ity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Shot by "A burglar,

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug l5.-Emalus
Wommert, about 40years Of age. Living
at Akron, was shot by a burglar 5e.
tween l and o'clock: SUNDAY morning.
dying from his wound about et2lf
hours later without regaining consciaaS..
ness. WOmmert was in bed, his villa
and young child lying beside him asr,i-f
bed containing two other children 6s
ing III the same room, when he wa
awakened by noise made by the b1v
glar. AS he opened his eyes the gs
glar shot him in the head and theH Ss&,
taking about SO which he had secUrsi
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Lieutezy2ai
Colonel Dick of the Eighth Ohio, Eh4s
presidents own company, and MANC
Goodfellow, volunteer aid on GeEs al.
Shafter's staff, arrived in WashiRgsa.
last evening from Santiago, Thsg lEV
the bearers of important dispatches aQ&
information from General ShaftsE Is
che president and secretary OF pSr
Lieutenant Colonel Dick had a coaEae
ence of an hour and half with l3g
pTesideut last night,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
TROOPS FOR MANILA
Soldiers Likely to san Mon
day Morning.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, l3.-It has
been definitely decided at headquarters
that the Arizona shall weigh anchor
Monday morning, On Sunday after
noon the troops will embark and the
vessel will draw into the stream on the
evening tide. The Scandla will b,
ready about Thursday,
1t is announced authoritatively tha.
the Third battalion of the Eighteenth
infantry, MAJOR Paul commanding; til,
Third battalion of the twenty. thlr,
infantry, Major Goodale commanding
recruits tor Tenth Pennsylvania, Lieu.
tenant Colenel Barnett; recruits for IN,
First Colorado, for the Second Oregon
and for the First Nebraska will 90 I,
Manila on the Arizona, the capacity 0
which is 500 enlisted men. The Sev
enth California and part of the Ne
braska and Colorado recruits will be a.
signed to the Scandia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
MAJOR JAMES Z. STUART.

cretion and never failing supply Of
energy. AS postoffice inspector he is
terror to all violators of the postal
laws, as an officer in the national guard
of Illinois and the commander of vol,
unteer battalion he has been the idol of
his men, and as a private citizen he
counts his friends by the hundreds, He
succeeds Colonel Eben e. Brewer, who
went to Santiago as the United States
postal agent but who succumbed to vel.
low fever.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
A AERo's MOTHER.
Mrs. Hobson Is a True Gentlewoman OF
the South.


This is the picture Of woman who Is
the mother of hero. She is a good wom-
an, as you know the moment you see her
face Her name is Mrs. Salle G.. Hobson,
and her son Is the gallant lieutenant
whose name Is today household word all
over this big country. The picture is
drawn from n recent photograph which
was reproduced in half tone by the New
York Sunday Times
Lieutenant Hobson has father too,
but fathers Of heroes are never so interest
ing as mothers His name, however, Is
Judge ]. NJ. Hobson. The Hobson home
is In Greensboro, Hale county, Ala. He Is
lawyer and has been probate judge. he
was an officer in the Confederate army,
but IL is almost unnecessary to add that he
Is glad to have a son who is so loyal to the
stars and stripes.
Mrs. Hobson comes of an old North
Carolina family. Her father was Chiei
Justice Pearson Of the Old North State
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Try Aliens FCot-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen,
nervous and hot, and get tired easily,
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy, Cures swollen
and sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions OF
all pain and gives rest and comfort, Try
it today. Sold by sll druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE
Address, Allen s. 0lmsted, lie Roy, N. Y,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
General Fltzhugh IeeIn Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l5, - Gezsz6
Fitzhugh Lee, in command OS Eqs
Seventh army corps at Jacksonville. ~
rived in Washington last night in ne
spones to telegraphic orders from saS
secretary Of war, to whom he rePGf1sI
this morning. The general was ar
companied by his son, who is memsss
of his staff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
per box. Send address on postal to the
Wright Med. Co., Columbus, Ohio, for
trial size, fresS
OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENTS.
General Macias, Spanish Governor Gen.
eraI of Porto Rico, and His Career.


eral of Porto Rico, and His Career.
General Don Manuel Macias, govern
or general Of Porto Rico under the Span
ish, has the appearance, like so many of
his fellow countrymen, Of being mill
tary heavyweight. When dressed in his
full uniform, with all his gold cord and
decorations on, be looks very fierce and
valiant. According to his record, he is a
great soldier. He has crosses and medals
in abundance. We used TO regard these
trinkets with some awe, but Of late we
have come to understand that in order
to win q victory of the Spanish brand a
commanding officer is not required to be
brave according to our standards. Many
of the men whom Spain has decorated
would have been court martialed had
they belonged to the United States army.
General Macias became governor gen.
eral of Porto Rico last January, sue
ceeding General Gonzalez Munoz, who
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
PARTY LINE"
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SERVICE.

The CENTRAL UNION TELEPHONE COMPANY
has successfully devised apparatus by means
of which without in the least impairing
the efficiency Of transmission) two or more
subscribers' stations may be operated npon
the same line or circuit, and be enabled To
signal the central office, without disturbing
each other. This improvement relieves par
ty-linen service OF its principal annoyance
and makes II popular with very large class
Of telephone users.
In offering this class OF service for either
grounded or metallic circuits, the Company
aims 60 bring that which is of the highest
grade within the satisfactory reach OF those
but limited, and TO make its cost to them ma.
terially less than the regular rates charged
for "independent-line service.
The Company refers with perfect conf
tience to those OF Its present subscribers who
are using "party-lins" service with this
improved apparatus.
The rates for this service will DO quoted
upon application TO the Manager, or he. viii
10 glad TO call up0D those who request IT,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve hM cha
largest sale of any Salve in the wOrl&-
This fact and its merit has led dishoae&
people to attempt to counterfeit IL.
Look out for the man who attempts "a
deceive you when You call for D'WittNl
Witch Hazel salye the great pile cus
L. o. Miller, East End Phar., r. p. shsS-
felt 4 90. and Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Health ef soldlers Improvlnr.

WASHINGTON, Aug IA disps5es
received by Adjutant General CGrl1s
tonight from General Shafter issil
Gates that the health conditions amVaS
the troops at Santiago are improvAI
The men, whose spirits have 1fay
raised in prospect of returning 81 INA
United States, are daily getting hssIsifs
In health.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Twenty People Drowned.

KNOXVILLE, Aug. 10. - A teriAs
cloudburst, in which at least 20 hps
are known to have been sacrificed, Wa5.
Friday night visited upon the cemZza-
nifty of Beach Creek, about 10 M 52
north of Rogersville, Tenn, wiriEt
place is 50 miles distant from kHgs
Vile.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
A APROCLAMATION
President Announced the Arrange
rangemeut of Peace,
WAS SENT TO COMMANDERS
Spain Ezgc.ed % sead Similar ils:r;o.
tio2s TO 0hCers,
WHAT THE PROTOCOL PROVIDES.

An Omciai Statement Prepared For pub
lication-The Questions of Cuba, Porto
Rico aud One of the Ladrone Islands
Settled - Two Commissions Provided
For--The Peace Commission to Meet
In Paris A Military Commission l.
Intended to Meet In Havana
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
ARRESTED FOR coUMTERFEToa



meut Secret Service Men.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l5.-Inforl2EcTnr
has been received by Chief W.ikN Il
the treasury secret service Of the 2grtsy
Friday and Saturday at Detroit Il 5
gang of counterfeiters whose operations
have given the government conside=Ias
trouble. They are Charles, EdUm8
and David Johnson, with headQuut4Yc
at 795 Twenty.sixth street. Ch2rbJ
and Edward were arrested on Friday
on the charge of passing couutTtef
quarters, and this was followed up By
the arrest of David, and Il search ol rhs
premises where the Couuturleiters' lGt.-
fit was secured.
Chief Wilkie regards the arrest a. s.
most important one, as he identities ,E4
men with the issues of the HaUmE
and Window 81 Counterfeits, wzhE
have been circulated freely in the Wsst
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
J. H. Bowman, or New PittsburE' o.
Recommends WriEhvn Celery
Corn pOund.
New Pittsburg, o., Jan. 2l, l89'

New Pittsburg, o., Jan. II, 1897.
To The Wright Medical Co., Columbus,
o.: Dear Sirs-l have purchased box OF
Wright's Celery Capsules from George
Kreiger, druggist, Wooster, o., and used
them for rheumatism and stomach
trouble. The Oapsulesreneved me and
am now In excellent nealth. ID is the
best remedy ever used. AM out In all
kinds OF weather carrying overland mail,
and am now In perfect health. gladly
recommend the Capsules.
Very truly yours,
j. II. Bowman.
Sold by all druggists ft SOC and sl.OO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

loyalty to the United States. These con.
stitute the larger part of the revolution
lists. They have been unable to make an
open demonstration because of their in
ability to secure arms, but they had formed
big organization which worked In secret
and which had branches all over the is
land.
1t has been by years of previous work
on tho part of General Lluyoras and his
comrades that the Porto Rioans have been
educated up to the point where they could
look upon an invasion by the American
forces as the best Of good fortune for them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Truth wears well. People have learn
ed that DeWitI's Little Early Risers are
reliable little pills for regulating the
bowels, curing constipation and sick
headache. They don't gripe. &c. Miller,
East End Phar., Fred p. shanafelt and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Witch Hazel Salve. When you eSil EFr
DeWitts don't accept counterfeits ot'
frauds. You will not be disappOi ntedl
with De Wits Witch Hazel salvs.
East End Phar., +. p. Shansfelt & Gu,
E. o. Miller and Fishers drug stou.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take II In large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

best reputation of any preparation used
today for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. f.. G. Miller,
East End Phar., Fred 7. Schanaielt and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them,
East End Phar., +, p. Shsnafelt Il Co.,
E, .. Miller and Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Three spectres that threaten baby's
life. Cholera intantum, dysentery,
dirrhoea. DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry never fails to conquer them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bit
ters strene thens and tones the stomach;
makes indigestion impossible.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-06
FEAR AN OUTBREAK,
PRESIDENT IN CONSTANT CoMMt> NJ
CATION WITH LEE.
Expected More Thnn II Thousand
Americans VIII Re Anxious Z"
Get Out of Havana.

Washington, April 5.--There was no CAB
met meeting at the White House tonight,
hut several Of the members spent the
evening with the president and Mrs. Nc
Kinley. There we're present Secretary and
Mrs. Bliss, Judge Day and Mrs. Day, Sec
rotary and Miss Long, Attorney General
lriggs and Secretary Gage. Representative
Cannon and Charles Emory Smith called In
the course OF the evening,
There have been no further negotiations
with Madrid, but the president has kept In
close touch with Minister Woodford and
Consul General Lee.
Assistant Secretary of State Adeo was'
present this evening and messages passed
through his hands. Constant eommunica
ticn 's9sert pp with General Lee in fear OF
a possible outbreak. II is thought over
1000 Americans will be eager 10 leave iiav'