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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
A FIGHTING FAMILY.
ALL THE EVANsEs, INCLUDING CAP
TAIN BOB, ARE WARRIORS.

His Only Son Is In the Navy, and Both
His Daughters Are to BE Nurses, While
His wife's Brother Commands the In.
diana.
Captain Bob Evans Is not the only
fighting member of his family. The
Evanses, in fact, are family of fighters.
So are the Taylors, his wife's family. AL
together, when they have reunion quite o
group of warriors are assembled.
There is no time for a reunion in the
Evans family just now. Most of the mem.
bers are rather widely separated, each &c
lively engaged in helping Uncle Sam
thrash the dons. OF course ightiDg
Bob" is getting the lions sh' of the
credit and glory, but others Of his relatives
are fighting just rs valiantly.
There is his son, Frank Taylor Evans
who, although only q cadet, has been as
signed to the Massachusetts as IN dship-
man. He is tall, stalwart young elbow
who Is anxiously waiting q chance TO
prove himself just as good fighter as his
father
Then there is his son-in-law, Licute ,0nt
Charles c. Marsh, who is flag secrctaI. to
Admiral Sampson on the New York. {, p.
tain Harry Taylor who commands the Zig
Indiana, is Captain Evans brother-in-ltw wv,
being brother Of Mrs Evans. Another
Of Mrs Evans brothers, ID. Morgan Tay.
lor, is captain of ordnance in the army
Both of these brothers are members Of the
Society of the Cincinnati, which is proof
that their Revolutionary ancestors were
officers in the Continental army. Not only
this, but the Taylors are descended from
Revolutionary fighting stock on both ma
ternal apd paternal sides. Is it to DC won
dcred at that they take naturally to fight
ing2
Even the Evans girls show evidences oi
martial strain, for Captain Evans two
daughters, Mrs Marsh and Miss Virginia
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

sional district and won the appointment
over 81 rivals After graduating he was
appointed to the Ninth cavalry as second
lieutenant He served as post adjutant
and as post quartermaster, and in 1894
was appointed by Cleveland as professor Of
military tactics at Wilberforce university
Ohio
Ever since that appointment was madO
by the executive of the nation reports have
come to the war department that Lieuten-
ant Young's pupils were among the best
drilled found in any Of the colleges. Still
greater honors awaited him when last
summer he was detailed by the war de-
partment to inspect and instruct the Ninth
battalion of the 0. A. g., who We're III
camp at Newark In later examination
ut Fort Leavenworth he won his commits
sion as first lieutenant
There is much hope centering in Major
Young, occupying as he does a unique po-
sition, and from what his friends have seen
and know OF him they confidently expect
to see these bright hopes in some measure
realized, providing the fatcs and fortunes
Of war should be at all gracious to him
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

avail. Finally, having read articles 70.
garding cures that had been effected by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peceis,G
decided to try them. That was iE iz9d.
bought box and took the pills agzsuf-
ing 10 instructions.
-Four days later | had the hapyiesi
hours had known for years. That niaaf
went to sleep easily and slept soundly o.
a child and awoke refreshed.
Ter | had taken four boxes Ct G,z
Pill found that was cured and had ,n
incre d 27 pounds in weight
a. greatly surprised my friends vhs
thought ny case was hopeless one. b.,
gan my work again and have eonhaust
ever since in excellent health.
"Another valuable gain to me was, csGs
while | was taking these pills had btcI
cured OF the smoking habit, which hlf
formed when was boy and had dang
to me all these years. The craving "a
tobacco left me and have never sxpsS.
rieneed II since.
81 cannot say enough for these pills anS
have recommended them to many"
To verify this statement Mr.. Haffingtoa
made affidavit to its truthfuineSs bglan
Lincoln NJ. Coy, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peort
strike at the root Of disease BY acting d.
reetly upon the impure blood. The
power is marvellous and many wond<rid
cures have been made. Druggists consSsa
them a potent remedy, and all sell them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

wife died in St. Paul in 1898, while he
was stationed there He is very popu-
lar in the west, having commanded the
department of Missouri, as successor Of
General Miles.
The Williams home is an elegant
mansion at 1886 Calumet avenue, sur.
rounded by dense shrubbery. 1t over
looks the lake, and General Merritt is
known to have been frequent visitor
there duril.. his residence in Chicago
while commander of the department Of
the Missouri
Norman Williams has for number
of years been one of the we'll known
figures in Chicago's legal and financial
circles. He is a member Of the law firm
Of Williams, Holt 81 Wheeler. Before
and during the Worlds fair he took a
deep interest in the exposition and held
number of positions in which his en-
ergy found full play. He was chairman
Of number Of important committees
and his efforts added in no small meas
ure to the success of the fair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

No man Is better known and liked in
that rich tier Of Illinois counties, Of which
Peoria is the centre, than genial Chester S.
Harrington, Of Pfinceville, III.
Mr.. Harrington is a veteran Of the late
war. Like many another brave soldier, ne
suffered not only during that service, bot
for years afterwards from diseases con-
traetsd then.
For years his health was shattered; his
sufferings increased. He was unable TO
gain relief, but now he tells story which
Is Of profit to manyi
"I served three years 10 the t24th ILL
ncis, enlisting at KewanSe, ILL.," said he.
81 was in Libby Prison and suffered Ike
many another Northern soldier.
The strain OF army lite did its work in
undermining my health, although the col
lapse did not come for sometime after.
"For fifteen years suffered from general
debility and nervousness so badly that
could not sleep. Indigestion resulted and
my misery increased.
"My eyes began to fail, and as my body
lost vitality my mind seemed to give way.
! could scarcely remember events that hap
pened bot few weeks before.
For two years was untitled for busi-
ness. was just able to creep around dur
ing part Of this time, and there were many
times when could not get up.
My brother is a doctor, bot all his
efforts to help me failed to give any relief.
81 tried a number Of remedies without
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ed into company lots, and then given to
the first sergeants, who make the final
delivery by passing down the company
streets, reading the addresses at the
tops Of their voices.
BY recent order of the postmaster
general the soldier is not compelled to
stamp his letter He may just mark it
as such, put it in the mail bag and have
the receiver pay the postage at the other
end. This is convenient for the soldier,
because sometimes he cannot buy stamps
either from lack Of opportunity or
money.
The regulation in regard to the mail
from forces in the field is authorized
by an act Of congress passed in 1879 and
is as follows
Letters written by officers, commits
stoned or noncommissioned, and pri-
Yates in the military, naval or marine
service Of the United States, to be trans
mitted unpaid, must be plainly marked
Soldiers Letter, Sailors Letter or
Marines Letter, as the case may be,
and signed Hereunder with his name
and official designation by field or
staff officer, post or detachment COM
mander to whose command the soldier
belongs, or by a surgeon or chaplain at
hospital where he may be, and in the
navy and marine service by the officer
in command of the vessel or surgeon on
board, or officer commanding naval hos
pital or detachment ON shore. Letters
so certified will be forwarded charged
with postage due at single rates only, to
be collected ON delivery"
The postoffice department Is deluged
with letters from persons who wish to
obtain appointments in connection with
the military postoffice service at the
different camps and headquarters. By
an understanding entered into between
Postmaster General Smith and First
Assistant Postmaster General Perry
Heath, however, this service will be su.
pervised entirely by the existing force
Of the postoidce department, and the ac
tive work Of collecting and distributing
mail matter TO the forces in the field
| will be managed by the officers and en-
listed men of the army without added
expense to the government.
But if you want your letters to reach
the boys at the front do not fail to in.
dictate the company, regiment and state
as well as the camp at which they are
located. Especially do not forget the
state, for many regiments of the same
number, but from different states, are
quartered in the same camps A letter
addressed to "John Doe Private, Com
pany d, Seventy-frst New York hfan-
try Lakeland, Fla " would reach John
most certainly and promptly.
| S. r. MCDONALD
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ONLY COLORED OFFICER,
Major Young Holds n Unique Position II
the Regular Army.

The only Afro-American officer in the
regular army is Lieutenant Charles Young,
recently promoted from lieutenant to COM
mand n colored battalion Of volunteers
from Ohio. Major Young is a tall, fine
looking young man and every inch sol
der. He is a West Pointer, being one Of
the three colorcd men who have been grad
uated from that institution. OF the othel
two neither are now in the service, one
having resigned year ago and the other
being deceased
Major Young was born in Kentucky 81
years ago. His father fought in the Fed
eral ranks during the civil war and at the
close Of hostilitics moved to Brown Coun-
ty, OF He sent his son to the common
school, n high school and then to a pre-
paratory school for the purpose Of study
ing Latin and Greek to fit him for Jesuit
college, Young's early ambition was Ia
become n Catholic priest.
More TO see where he stood than because
he had any idea of serving in the army, he
entered q competitive examination for a
cadetship from the Twelfth Ohio congres.
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tives Of the Philippines have not degencr
ated, but have progressed and are highly
intelligent, comparing favOrably with the
Spaniards, the Chinese immigrants and
the half breeds, or mcstizos. The natives
are called Tagndays.
General Aguinaldo has been repeatedly
approached by Spanish agents with brides,
and IL is said he has been offered large
sums to combine with the Spanish forces
against the Americans That he has re-
fused all such offers shows that he is a
true patriot. Failing to bride him the
Spanish government has put a price on
his head, Offering $4,000 10 any one who
will kill him. But Aguinaldo appears TO
be equally undisturbcd by bribcs or
threats, for he has gathered large army
of insurgents and has made plans for CO.
operating with the American forces as
soon as they reach Manila.
Though the mcsti2oS have taken an
active part in most Of the instructions
that have disturbed the island during
many years past they arc quiet now, at
least in Manila, where the Spanish arm
can reach them too readily.
The revolution in the islands has been
in progress almost as long as the Cuban
insurrcction 1t has several times been
reported by the Spaniards as "sup.
pressed" 4" the term having about the same
signiacation as Wcylcr's ''pacillcation" of
Cuba. The war Of the Spnniards has been
carried on there with barbarous cruelty,
as in Cuba. Money has been used with
some effect, and several leaders Of the in
surgcnts have been killed or dcported.
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STILL AN AMERICAN.
Loyal Sentiments of the Wife of Il
Greatest English Statesman.

Loyal Sentiments of the Wife of the
Greatest English Statesman.
One of the most significant features
Of the change in sentiment between the
two great English speaking nations is
the attitude which the British aristoc-
racy has recently manifested toward
the United States. 1t was not so sur
prising that the common people Of Eng
land should side with us in our quarrel
with Spain. The surprise came when
members of the British nobility ex-
pressed their enthusiasm for our cause.
1t may be that the international mar.
riages Of the past years have brought
about this welcome state of affairs. Per-
haps the American wives of British
peers have acted as a leaven on the
whole British lump Some of these
American born women are in high So
cial positions One Of these is Lady
Vernon Harcourt, whose husband is the
leader Of the Liberals and probably the
most powerful of British statesmen.
How Lady Harcourt feels on the subject
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
THE SOLDIERS MAIL.
eoTHsRs THE POSTAL AUTHORITIES
TO GET 1T TO HIM.

The New Scheme For Army Postoffices
Which Is Being Put Into Operation.
How the Boys In Blue May Send Let
ters without Stamps.
Volunteer soldiers are great letter
writers and so are their friends Hence
the postal authorities have been forced
TO adopt a somewhat elaborate scheme
for distributing the army mail at the
various big camps.
When the new volunteer gets TO liv.
ing in tent, eating hard tack and do.
ing regular picket duty, he is seized
with desire to write to the folks at
home and tell them all about it, Hav-
ing unlimited time at his disposal he
writes. The folks write back. Mother
covers pages and pages with advice
about keeping his feet dry, sticking to
his hannels and such things; father
drops line or two of encouragement
now and then; sister sends letter full
Of gossip about the young people, and
brother John, aged 15 or less, tries to
express with pen and paper his utter
woe at having been born just few
years too late.
This is all right, but it is unusual. 1t
is q feature about big volunteer army
which the government authorities had
not anticipated and consequently had
not prepared for But the private in the
ranks has just as much right, if not
little more, to demand that his letters
shall be sent and delivered with the
same promptness as those of the stay at
home civilian. So the army postoffice
has been devised.
At Camp Black, the Long Island ren.
| devious of the New York state troops,
| it is estimated that at one time 80, 900
pieces Of mail arrived for the soldiers
every day for at least a week. At no
| time were more than 10, 900 men in
camp there, so you can form an idea of
| the free use the friends Of the soldiers
make Of the mails
The postoffice at Camp Black is in a
l2 by 16 foot tent, pitched near the tele
| phone and telegraph offices ON the out.
skirts of the camp. The postmaster is
assisted by three militiamen, who were
detailed on that duty when it became
| evident that delay was unavoidable
when a man or two from each regiment
attempted at one time to gather their
mail from a great heap Of letters on the
| floor
Under the revised arrangement the
letters are roughly sorted IN the Hemp.
stead postotfice and looked over and
thrown into the regimental sacks when
they reach the camp. Orderlies from
the regiments call for the sacks when
ever it is thought probable that another
mail has arrived. At the regimental
headquarters the letters are again sort
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, la grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. E. o.
Miller, East End Phar. r. p Shanafelt
q Co., and Fishers drug store.
GEN. MERRlTT's FIANcEE.
Beautiful Young Chicago Beiress Who Is
to Be a Soldiers Bride,

Miss Laura Williams, who is to be.
come the wife of General Wesley Mer.
ritt when he returns from the Philip.
pines, is an attractive young Chicago
heiress. Her father is one of the wealth
TEST men in that city, and she is worth
a million or so in her own right. AL
though General Merritt is 90 and Miss
Williams but 20 it is said TO be a genu.
inc love affair of several years standing,
Miss Williams is tall and pretty
blond, very fond of outdoor exercise
and is popular in society. She has re-
ceived much attention here and abroad,
especially in London, where she was
the guest Of Robert Z. Lincoln when he
was the representative Of this country
at the court of St James. She was pre-
sented at the queens drawing room
with Miss Lincoln.
She is the granddaughter of the late
Judge Cation, one of the pioneer jurists
of Illinois, and is an heir to large for
tune he left. General Merritt's first
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
A Cheerful Young Fellow.

"Nice pleasant young fellow, Dabbs
wonder you refuse to let your daughter
be engaged to him, said Hityman No, l
to Citymun No, ?.
every pleasant, " remarked No, 2 dryly
"Nice CHEEKY way he has, When / told
him my daughter wouldn't have penny
till died, he answered, AN right, sir l
don't mind waiting year or two Very
pleasant son-in-law he'd make ehS"--
London Answers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart.
ing, nervous feet and instantly takes
the sting out of corns ana bunions It's
the greatest comfort discovery OF the age,
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. II is certain cure for
sweating, calloue and hot, tired, aching
feet Try 1t today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores, 26c. Sample sent
FREE. Address, Allen s. 0lmsted, Ii
Roy. n. Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

Of the Spanish American war is shown
by the following letter recently received
in America from her;
From my birth was taught to love my own
tountry and 20 believe in it's great future.
My happy English home of over 20 years
has not dulled that feeling, which is deeply
shared by those with whom my lot is cast,
How is 1t possible, then, that / should not
wish from the depths of my heart for the
closest relations of friendship and cordial
good understanding between the two coun-
tries, which ought to be one in their efforts to
promote the progress, freedom and peace Of
the world2 Very truly yours,
Il. O. VERNoN-HARCoURT.
Lady Harcourt's was one of the first
Of those international marriages which
have opened the court of st. james to
American women. She is the daughter
of the late John Lothrop Motley, at one
time minister to England, but more fa-
nous as tho historian of the Neither
lands. Lady Harcourt is woman Of
brilliant mental attainments and has
the reputation of being the most charm
ing hostess in England. She has never
forgotten her American birth and it is
around her table that many Americans
get their first glimpse of English so
ciety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetiz.
ing, nourishing food drink to take the
place Of coffee, Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it beca use
when properly prepared ii tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-0 aids diges-
ton and strengthens the nerves, II Is
not O stimulant but health builder,
and children as we'll as adults, can drink
1t with great benNht. Costs about as
much ~ eofiee 10 and 20 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once. You can keep 1t
going longest and most regularly by
using DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers, the
famous little pills for constipation and
all stomach and liver troubles. +. p.
Shanafelt 4 Co., T.. o. Miller, East End
Pbsr. and Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
wash skirts.

Ladies' or Misses linen color
Crash Skirts, SOC,
White Duck Skirts, SOC.
White Pique Skirts, 75c.
Fine natural color plain linen
skirts, Sl.OO. With four rows
stitching above 6 inch hem, 81 25-
all pure linen-no cotton in them.
Handsome wash skirts, Sl.50,
$500, $3.50 to high class noveltg
effects at $1,000. Misses wash
skirts to $3.50.
In ordering remember to stair
length wanted.
Agency for Butterick's celebrated
patterns and publications now with
us-we carry the complete line,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

s. E. Parker, Sharon, Wis, writes;
81 have tried DeWitt's Hazel Salve for
itching piles and it always stops them in
two minutes. consider DeWitt's Witch
u azel Salve the greatest pile cure on the
Market" T.. o, Miller, East End
Phar., f. p. shanafelt Il Co., and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

S. M. Geary, Pierson. Mich, writes:
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve is curing
more piles here today than all other
remedies combined, II cures eczema
and all other skin diseafes. Il. @.
Miller, East End Phar., f. p, shanafelt
x Co., and Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
ladies' wash suits,
$500 to $25 90

such extensive assortments as it's
impossible to tell about here in de-
tail.
Pretty Crash Suits, $500.
Handsome linen color crash suits
s4,5O-braid trimmed reveres, col
lar and sleeves.
Fine White Pique suits, with q
braid design appHqued on reverea,
collar and front, $3.50.
Dressy Outing Suits, in Pique,
Linen and Crash-styIishly trimmed
or made in combination-S100N,
$3.50, $500 up to $500.
Have US send you definite infQr~
nation about these fine suits before
you buy, and you'll save money.
Misses Wash Suits, 50 to $16.5G-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
A Suffering
Soldier.

THIS 0eteran /ongh for his conat,yj suffered I'M
told ha,dshtbS, and returned aofh heahh shattered
1f1ny 6yaoe soldier has tie same histoyy To-Day
this rejoices in ne501yonud strength and tells his
experience 10 benefit others.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

The Cuban question and political is.
sues sink into insignihcance with the
man who suffers from piles. What he
most desires Is relief. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles. Il. q. Miller,
East End Phar., Fred p. 6hanafelt and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
AN EASTERN GOMEZ.
The Chief Of the Philippine Insurgents Il
n True Patriot.

Emilio Aruinaldo, the leader of the in
surgcnts of the Philippine islands who ar,
just now making 1t so warm for the Span
ish and keeping the dons between the devi.
on land and the Yankees on the deep sea,
is typical native Of the islands. Unlike
the aboriginals Of other countries the ma.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16

One minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in halftbat time by the use OF
One Minute Cough Cure. 1T prevents
consumption and quickly cures colds,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-16
A Cheap Farm
and a GOOdOne

Do youwant good farm, where
you can work outdoors in your shirt
sleeves for ten months in the year,
and where your stock can forage for
itself all the year round? If 80,
write to P. Sid Jones, Passenger
Agent, Birmingham. Ala, or DR.. h.
B. Crawford, Travelling Passenger
Agent, 6 Rookery Building, Chica'
go, Ill.
Do you want to go down and look
at some Of the Garden Spots Of this
country? The Louisville & Nash.
vile Railroad provides the way and
the opportunity on the first and
third Tuesday Of each month, with
excursions at only Two dollars over
one fare, for round trip tickets.
Write Mr.. @. p. Atmore, General
Passenger Agent, Louisville, Kyr
for particulars,
Do you want to read about them
before going? Then send 10 cents
in silver or postage stamps for
copy of "Garden Spots" to Mr..
Atmore.
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The New Scheme For Army PostofHces
Which Is Being Put Into Operation.
How the Boys In Blue May Send Let
ters without Stamps.