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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Lord Herschell, late lord high chan.
cellor Of England and a man of great
eminence in Liberal politics, has arrived
in this country, where he is to serve on
the joint commission which is to con-
slider questions in dispute between
America and Canada. The feeling just
now ali round is to arrange matters of
difference between us and Britain and
Canada with the utmost cordiality and
good feeling. So be it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
SPAIN LOST GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar was taken by the English in
l7O4, during the war of the Spanish sue
cession, a war which was provoked by
deavoring to place q monarch of the
throne, and thus consolidate the two
kingdoms into one. The fortress was
then captured, almost by surprise,
though the Spaniards and French, ap-
preciating the strategic value of the
place, made desperate efforts to recover
it, but were repulsed at every point.
Between the date Of its capture and
l779, repeated efforts we're made by
Spain to recover the fortress. and in the
latter year the greatest armament that
was ever brought to bear upon besieg-
ed place lay before Gibraltar. The seige
lasted, of and on, for many months.
The investing force comprised $4,000
troops of France, over twice as many Of
the best infantry of Spain, and the feet
consisted Of forty-seven ships, all three
deckers; ten great floating batteries,
esteemed invincible, carrying 2l2 guns;
innumerable trigates, bomb-ketches,
cutters, gun and mortar boats. For
weeks together over 8 900 shells a day
we're thrown into the town, and repeat
ed attempts we're made to storm the
works, but the little garrison of only
1000 men repelled every assault and
finally succeeded in beating of the
allied fleets. The blockade began June
q, 1873 and lasted until February, 1888,
when the garrison was finally relieved
by the arrival of a British feet and
army. Since that time the fortfications
of Gibraltar have been 80 improved and
increased that it is regarded the strong.
est fortress in tine world. The British
government maintains there garrison
of from 5000 to 10000 men, with provi-
sions for SIX months, and it is said the
supply of military material is sufficient
to enable the fortress to stand siege of
indefinite length.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
IIaIIoon For Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The signal
service has succeeded in recIaiming
from the battlefield of Santiago the
tubes which supplied the military bal
loon with pure hydrogen gas, and they,
with the balloon itself, have been
brought over TO Tampa on the steamer
Adria. The tubes will be recharged
Immediately and the whole apparatus
Will be dispatched at once 70 Porto Rico
70 assist General Miles in his campaign
there. The balloon ie said 60 have
proved OF great value In the Santiago
campaign, and from che character of
the country. whore military operations
must be conducted. IL Is believed that il
also can DO used 10 advantage there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Some New York people object to our
government engaging Spanish trans
atlantic company to take the prisoners
lately surrendered back to Spain.
Those objecting must have an axe to
grind. The authorities surely show
good judgment in the selection of a
Spanish line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

In factory east where boys and girls
are employed they are cautioned by a
card that reads: THE male employees
and all concerned are to attend strictly
to their legitimate business, so that the
girls may do likewise. A word to the
wise when kindly said, should reach the
heart, and exc the head"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Great Britain has in commission al
the present time fffty.two battleships
eighteen armored cruisers, ninety six
protected cruisers and sixteen unpro.
tected cruisers, making in all 1S2 argu.
ments against the possibility Of Euro
pean interference in our little trouble
with Spain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

many would readily interfere but II
would be to enhance her own greedy
interest aud not in any way to aid
Spain. Their interest in Manila are
counter to ours. We have no conf
dence in anyone but God; we expect
help from no one but providence"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Emperor William, of Germany, has
sent a personal letter to President Nc
lKinley declaring his friendship. And
minister Won Holleben visited the
White House and assured the President
that tbs Kaiser will not interfere with
American sflsirs in the Philippines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
CONDITION OF TROOPS.
General shafter Reported an Improve
ment--Feeding Many Prisoners.


WASHINGTON, July 20. - General
shafter reported by cable yesterday chat
the condition Of the troops at Santiago
was rapidly improving aud said he
hoped in tae course of a day or two to
have them all located in comfortable
camps, where they may rest and recup.
crate, and wnare the sick may recover.
He is feeding 1900 of the Spanish
prisoners OF war and although he has
not yet been able to furnish them tents,
yet this deficiency is being made good
aud meanw hile their present condition
is no worse in this respecs than was
their condition before the surrender.
The general makes no mention of the
alleged letter from Garcia 20 himself,
nor does he speak OF any friction be.
tween them, whence the department
has come to doubt the authenticity Of
published stores on these subjects.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

In Denmark the city school children
are taken on regular visits to the coun-
try, both for the benefit Of their health
and for educational purposes, and the
process is then reversed, the country
children being taken to the city in order
to broaden their minds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

The Vermont Democrats in state con-
yention adopted platform full Of vigor
and sense. They are opposed to i'm
perialism and undue territorial expan'
Eon and stand solid on the Chicago
platform OF 1896 and tariff for revenue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
stark County Ada Students Reunion.

The executive committee Of the Stark
County Ada Students Association is
making every effort to have the re-
union Of July 80 at Nimisilla Park in
Canton a grand success. The chairman
of the committee has received word
from Prof IL. S. Lehr that he will pos
itively meet with them. Come with
your baskets prepared for table picnic
and recount the tales of merry school
daVa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
SUED FOR PEACE.
Spain Appealed Direct to Presi-
dent Mckinley.
CAMBON BORE THE MESSAGE.
The French Ambassador Made o Call
at the White House.
WANTED NEGOTIATIONS OPENED.

IL Is Said Terms Were Not Mentioned.
Purpose OF Madrid Government Be
Iieved to BE 20 See whether the
United States Would Treat on the Sub
Ject - President Decided TO Consult
Cabinet Members, and when De-.
cision Was Made, to Submit a Reply
Go M. Cambon-C Conjecture as TO Prob
able Terms-Matter Of War IEdemnIty
. Feature of Consideration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

HSpain wants peace let her make it
manifest. All Spain rejoiced at the de-
struction of the Maine, 1t is not so
funny when the destruction OF two
Eeets of hers comes along.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Mr.. Justice Day is the English hogging
Judge, he having sentenced 1877 criminals
to 8, ,766 strokes of the cat in fourteen
years. Five other judges have used the
discretion given them by statute in
greater moderation, their combined
record being 1,776 strokes to SO crimi.
Vnalo
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

The OOOspanish troops at Coimanera
have come in under Toral's surrender.
Gen. Shafter cables that the roster OF
prisoners handed him by Gen. Toral in
cludes %, ,75O men, far exceeding in num-
Der the strength of our army.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

In addition to Emperor Williams gift
Of ,OOO marks to the American and
Spanish Red Cross societies the EN-
press of Germany has sent 1000 marks
and the ex-Empress Frederick has con-
nibuted 500 marks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

At flag raising the other day in
Rittsburg, a Chinaman made a a:pstriotic
speech, which if not as fluent as the
others, was quite to the point and we'll
received. Give John Chinaman due
credit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
NAVAL REPORTS.
Official Accounts of the Deiea:
of Cervera
DESCRIPTION BY SAMPSON.
Gave Details Of the Destruction Of the
Spanish Fleet
sCHLEY's REPORT TO SAMPSON.

The Comm odore Said the Commander,
Acted According TO sampson's General
Orders, when They Discovered the
Spanish ships Coming Out--sampsou
Said He Considered the Victory the
Successful Result of the Weeks OF
Praised the Work of the Gloucester
schley Mentioned Different onicers For
Their Work During the Fight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

worth much in going into battle, often
times brings victory over superior
force. Many sea fights prove this.
Nelson's career shows this all through.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
nln.I nf nnari nlnan.a.

BATHS CREEK, Mich. July e0.-W.
p. Merrill, Milwaukee millionaire,
iied here yesterday Of heart disease
whilo ON visit to his son. ID. l.. Mer.
rill. Deceased was ~ yaars af asa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

General Gomez, it seems, is not find
ing fault but proposes to stand by our
side.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

II will be some days yet before Gen.
Niles will be moving upon San Juan, as
his troops will not all be landed before
abe end of this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Cuban refugees about Santiago are
going back to their farms and planta-
lions, So much for American rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

So Morocco declares for neutrality at
last. They probably heard of Decatur
and American ships along that coast
over 80 years ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

1t is supposed the attack on San Juan
will be chiefly by artillery. The new
7-inch gun will be used in the lombard
meut,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Of the IA spple.growing states, II re-
port lower average of crop than last
year, and Ohio is one of the lowest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The navy de.
partment yesterday made public the re.
ports of Admiral Sampson, Commodore
Schley, Captain Clark of the Oregon
and Captain. Evans of the Iowa on the
battle of July 3, which resulted in the
destruction of Cervera's squadron.
Sampson's report said in part:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

If fCamara's feet is in Ceuta, in Africa,
across from Gibraltar, when Watson
gets over it will be a convenient place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Europe has not combined to rob the
United States of the Philippines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28
Two vessels Took Fire.

Third--Aboout 20 or rs minutes after the en-
gagement began two vessels, thought TO be
the Teresa and Oquendo and since verified a
such, took fire from this effective shell fire OF
the squadron and We're forced to run on the
beach some six or seven miles west OF the har
Dor entrance, where they burned and blew az
later The torpedobOat destrpyers were de
stroyed early In the action, but the smoke was
50 dense In their direction that cannot say 4
which vessel or vessels tho credit belongs
This doubtless was better seen from your
flagship.
Fourth-1he Vizcaya and Colon, perceivinE
the disaster 20 their consorts, continued at ful
speed TO the westward 10 escape, and wer,
followed aud engaged in a running fight viii
the Brooklyn, Texas Iowa and Oregon until
1880 when the Nizoaya took hre from oai
shells. sho put her helm 20 port, and with I
heavy list 20 port, stood inshore and ran
aground at AssoradOros, about II miles wos
of Santiago, ON fire fore and aft, ami wller'
abe blow up during the night ohsrrving thai
she had struck her cclors and that sogsfa' yes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-07-28

Thirteenth-When all the work was done SC
well it is difficult to discriminate in praise
The object OF the blockade of Cerveras squad
ron was fully accomplished and each indi
vidual bore well his part in 1.-THE commodore
in command on the second division, the cap
tains Of the ships, their officers and men. Tn,
fire OF the battleships was powerful and de
structive and the resistance of the Spanish
squadron was, In great part broken almost
before they had got beyond the range of thsil
own forts
The sun., 1898-03-12
B. Il o. ADMINISTRATORS.
Hearing on the Bin which Has Been Reported
Fnvornbiy to the Legislature.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March l1.-Tho House Ju-
dietary Committee to-day heard arguments for
and against the Baltimore and Onio Railroad
Reorganization bill. which was reported favora-
bly, with some amendments. General Counsel
Hugh L. Bond appeared for the railroad. and
Philip w. Aiverett OF Cumberland and Morris
c. Mcngs OF New York opposed the reorganiza-
tion Mr.. Aiverett, whose grandfather, Philip
Williams, held some Of the bonds OF the railroad.
protested against the passage of the bill. Mr..
Mengis opposed the bill on general grounds. He
said that the waving OF the tax exemption was
only sop to tho Maryland Legislature and
hoped the bill would fail.
Mr.. Bond explained that the bill was needed
because OF the general railroad law of the State
and on account OF the peculiar organization OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad system. 1t was
suggested thar there was SNAKE }" In the bill.
Mr.. Mengis said II would make way station
ont OF Maryland and Baltimore and IL rcorgani.
cation was effected II would result in the central
offices and terminal facilities being moved 10
New York, and result in throwing many Balti-
morenns out of work.
The sun., 1898-03-12
WOMAN DRAGGED By Il CHAIN.
She Trailed for Fifteen Feet behind an Ex-
press Wagon.


As Mrs. Elizabeth Stoney of 81 Prospect place,
Brooklyn, set out to cross Fourth street at
Broadway with a companion about 7:45 O'Clock
last evening an express wagon bound west
came along at high speed. flfteenfoot chain.
having large hook at one end. which had been
used 10 fasten bales to the rear of the wagon.
trailed along the ground behind the wagon.
As soon as the wagon had passed the two
women pressed on behind it. and Mrs. Stoney
stepped on the chain. In n second the hook
struck her foot, pierced her shoe, and away she
went heels first, across Broadway. Her COM
panion clung to her and was dragged along
head first to the west side of the cable car
tracks The women screamed, but they were
enveloped in such cloud of dust that people
thought the wagon was dragging bundles that
had fallen from it.
After crossing Broadway the team was stopped
by a man. who, hearing tho cries of tho women.
thought tho wagon had run over some one.
large crowd Immediately gathered about and
when people saw the cause of the trouble. angry
threats were made against the driver
The latter WAS taken by Policeman Chambers
to the Mercor street station. There he said he
was Isaac Schwab of 428 East Eighty'second
street. an employee OF Simon Hess of 2s Bond
street. He denied that he was driving fast or
recklessly and said he knew nothing of the ac-
cdent until his horses were stopped.
When Mrs. Stoney's foot was disengaged from
the chain she and her companion were helped
to the station house. where they were placed in
charge OF the matron. The clothing of both
was badly torn and soiled. but after an exami-
nation it was found that the younger woman
was unhurt. She refused to give her name.
Mrs. Stoncy had n cut on her loft knee, many
bruises on her limbs and body and she also suf-
fered from shock. She refused medical atten-
ton, however, and also declined to complain
against tho driver. So. after warning him. Ser
geant Wallng allowed him to go.
Mrs Stoney remained with the matron until
she had recovered from the shock, and then
hobbled away with her companion.
The sun., 1898-03-12

ALBANY, March ll.--Gov. Black to-day signed
the following bills:
Chapter 81. Senator Parsonss. changing the name
OF the Lutheran League OF Rochester to the Lutheran
Mission Union OF Rochester, y. Y.
Chapcr IS. senator WilcoXs authorizing cities Of
the third class TO pend 5000 annually for memo.
rial day ub,ervanc
Chapter 3D. senator Pages. relative TO the leasing
OF land In New York city devised by Michael Flood.
dee eased
Chapter so. Senator Pages. validating a deed OF
land by the city OF New York to the Roman Catholio
Orphan Asylum
Chapter 81, Senator BRACKETS amending Section
89hS OF the code OF civil procedure relative TO allow
auccs for costs in mortgage foreclosure proceednEI
Chapter G2, senator Ranes's authorizing Geneva
to rNprud ElU,OOO u complete It's sewer system.
Chapter ba senator ParsOns's. amending the char
ter of Rochester providing that the bonded indebt-
educss FOR lural Improvements shall not exceed Q
million dollars AZ any one time, that issues OF bonds
be ordered 10y three'fourths vote OF the Com
mon COuLCil, anu that tho rate Of interest city
bonds shan not exceed per cent, per AMMAN.
chapter ~, Mr., BOndy's authorizing OnondAEA
county provide fDr tho erection OF a peni-
Tertiary or county jail and 10 sell to the city OF
syracuse the odd peniI"Utiary property.
CuHpier 80. Mr.. lIIlIs, authorizing BunRl0 To cE-
pend 5uuun for park puTIo and To defray part
or the cNpen,cS of erecting building for thu Buffalo
Historical society,
The sun., 1898-03-12
johnson for q long time I don't know what
Killed my baby for. never thought Of Killing

johnson for = long time. don't know. what
the baby; u just happened that evening"
After this formal statement Capt. McClusky
talked with Miss Petersen further, and she told
how her father had strangled her mother in tho
woods In Sweden. Several hours after her con.
fession, when the story of Il was given out, she
was brought into the room whore the reporters
were gathered. She was then as stolid and
bo. She looked every one in the eye and now
and then a. smile played about her lips.
Her child's shoes were on the desk in front
OF her at this time and the trunk which
was found in her room was beside her chair.
sho seemed to be intensely interested In the
work OF tho artists who were drawing her pic.
ture and in signed interview which n woman
for hcr. Sho was taken out of the room. by the
way, before tho interview was signed. Sho will
be nrraigncd this morning In the Jefferson Mar
ket Court, and will hc handed over to the Gus
tody OF the sheriff OF Queens county. who will
havo n warrant for her arrest on the charge of
murder. Rockville Centre Is not in the limits
OF the city OF New York.
The womans acquaintnnces and former en-
ployers all declared yesterday that Hildn Peter
sen was woman OF gentle disposition, and they
could not understand how shC could ever bring
herself to commit such crime MS the one sho
Conicsses having committed. Charles johnson,
the reputcd father OF Annie Petersen, Is n mar
ried man and has three children. He lives at SO
Fourth avenue, Brooklyn. He told THE SUN
reporters that he was not the father of Annie
Petersen. but he admitted that he knew Hilda
that she had him arrested Mt tho time Of tho
chld's birth. He said he had not spoken to the
woman since his arrest, and he knew OF no rca-
son why she should have killed the little one.
The sun., 1898-03-12
DEPRESSED Co1roy MIL TRIBE.
Fall River Manufacturer TalkISE OF Another
Reduction In Wages

FALL RIVER. Mass, March ia feeling of
uneasincss is spreading among the cotton man
ufacturers, who are said to be convinced that
the recent reduction in wages will not relieve
the business depression. For three weeks
business has been at a stundstill. ana the small
amount OF goods sold has been disposed of at
the low rate of 2ls cents II yard. The trading
has been almost wholly confined to odd goods.
There has been no demand for regulars Mt any
price. and any demand would he met readily.
AS result of the unsatisfactory condition OF
business, talk of necessity of taking some action
TO bettor tho situation is becoming serious.
There is no definite plan outlined, but gen
eral curtailment and further reduction in
wa yes are advocated by many. A wcll-known
mill man is authority for the statement that
one or both will come soon.
There has been made In an informal way n
suggestion that all of the mills OF New England,
Of all of the Northern States il possible close from
one to two months to prevent further Hccumula-
tion of the stock; which now runs into tho mil
lions in this city nlOnc An objection TO this
method is offered by some who contend that
the southern mills would make up the deficiency
in tho output and that little material benefit to
the Northern mills would result. Another re-
duction will bring on strike and forced
shutdown. SO thni tho closing OF mills for n
period seems inevitable. The Manufacturers
Association will hold its annual meeting next
week, and tho subject will be discussed freely.
The sun., 1898-03-12
1GHTING THE PERKINS BILL.
Deputy Comptroller Morgan Asks the Governo1
to Veto IL.


ALBANY, March ll.-Col William ]. Nor
gan, Deputy State Comptroller, has requested
Gov. Black to veto the bill of Assemblyman
Perkins of Rochester, changing the method of
investing the United States deposit fund. This
bill is now awaiting Executive action. The
State Comptroller now has invested 81, Ola, $40
rcceivcd:from tho United States Government
and known as the deposit fund. 1t was the
practice to lend this money through the agency
of loan commissioners in each county, appoint
cd by the Governor, but Col. Morgan says that
experience has demonstrated that this was O
losing operation, SO far the fund was con-
cerned. In the past twenty years $255. .783 was
lent upon mortgages on lands. Some of the
mortgages foreclosed and part of tho
money was lost entirely in consequence of neg
lgencc on the.part of loan commissioners. Tho
Deputy Comptroller further says that $40, $50
was lost to the fund in consequence of defalca-
tion. of loan commissioners, of which amount
E3G. ! GA IL credited to Monroe county, where the
intrOduccr Of the bill resides.
In view of this great loss, says Col. Nor
gan, "and the trouble attending the collection
Of interest charges IL has.heen the policy of the
state for several years to relnvest these loans
div yislOns of the Stale. At the present time
Sg,7lG.gI2 Is thus invested and Sl.27s.277 is
still in.the hands OF tho loan. commissioners.
The Perkins bills seeks TO reverse these condi-
tlUn5 and To restore tho old order of things with
aggravated additions"