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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
UUBANS ARE STARVING.
General Comes Sent an Appeal For His
Men-Children aud Old
People Dying.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 27.-Telegrams
have been received at the Cuban le-
CATION from commissioners who arrived
at Key West and who were sent 10 this
country by General Gomez, the Cuban
insurgent leader. These kilograms de.
pict the situation in the province Of
Santa Clara as most critical. The Cuban
army is said to be starving. The vege.
tables are almost gone and the last
mules and horses have been killed to
feed the sick. The children and old
people are said to be dying by dozens
every day.
The general appeals for aid ana says
his men are desperate.
The Spanish are accused of adding to
their misery. They could relieve them
selves by. taking town, but wish to
observe the armistice declared by the
United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
TOTAL SICK, 2,509.
Gen. Brooke Thinks Only Certain Sick
Should BE Sent Home From
Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-A cable was
received aT the war department from
General Brooke, dated Ponce, Sept. 20,
saying in part:
"Cable regarding sickness and want
of rations received. That there are
sick is fact. A small proportion are
bad cases, but there has been no want
of food. The last report gives total of
sick, 2,5O9. -Four hundred typhoid and
49S malarial fever; 297 diarrhoea. Other
diseases, l,3l4. Percentage, 49,
"Ihink return OF regiments now here
would not be advisable, as others COM
ing would have to go through same ac.
climating condition. Would advise
that certain sick be sent home whose
recovery would doubtless be quickened. ("
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
ROOSEVELT NOMINATED.
other Nominees Put Forth by New York
Republican Convention -- Some
Features of Platform.

SARATOGA, Sept. 2S.--The Republican
convention nominated the following
ticket yesterday:
For governor-Theodore Roosevelt Of
Oyster Bay.
Lieutenant governor - Timothy L.
Woodruff of Kings.
Comptroller-William j. Morgan of
Erie.
Secretary of state-John 7. McDon-
ough of Albany.
State treasurer-John b. Jaeckel of
Cayuga.
State engineer-Edward A. Bond of
jefferson.
Attorney genoral--John Q. Davies of
Oneida.
The vote for governor was: Roosevelt,
| 1853; Black, 2l8.
The following committee was ap.
pointed to be an advisory board for the
state committees:
pew, Frank Hiscock, Edward Lauter.
bach and Frank s. Witherbee.
The Old Eagle emblem was re.adopted
Cor the party.
After congratulating the country and
I bhO hhblOhol Ol bllt Oub-
come of the war, the platform opposes
the return of any of the Antilles OF
Philippines to Spain and commends the
annexation of Hawaii. 1t then renews
allegiance to the st. Louis platform and
further along says that the election OF
Republican members of congress and
of Republican state legislature will
mean that New York shall stand fol
the maintenance of the gold standard
At another point, the platform says
that "the Republican party is fulfilling
the pledges made at st. Louis and has
enacted conservative protective tariff
capital is encouraged to seek employ
ment and the wages of labor are main
tanned at that high standard which ex
perience has proved to be necessary tC
the welfare of our people; exports
largely exceed our imports, and the
gold of the world comes steadily to oul
shores.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
FILIPIN0S THERE,
Aguinaldo's Representatives In Washing
ton-President viii See Them
In Personal Capacity.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Gen. Francis
V. Greene, who was made major gen.
eral of volunteers for distinguished SER
vices in the invasion of the Philippines,
accompanied by his personal staff and
the delegates from the Philippine in
surgents, arrived here yesterday after
noon from Chicago.
General Greene and staff called at the
adjutant generals Office yesterday after
noon and were escorted to the White
House by General Uorbin. The Philip
pine delegates are desirous of confer
ring with che president, and the ques.
ton of their reception was under con-
sideration at the state department yes
terday afternoon.
There is no doubt that president will
grant them an audience in their per-
sonal capacity. He will, however,
avoid any action that would tend to
commit this government to the recogni-
tion of the insurgent government pend.
ing the conclusion of peace conditions
with Spain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Committed without Bail.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. 2S.-Minus De-
laney and James Brown, colored, were
committed without bail yesterday by
Mayor Black to await the action Of the
coroner's jury in the murder of Mrs.
Peter Leonard. Her husband was badly
injured. Chief of Police Berry and
District Attorney Schaffer are of the
opinion that Delaney did not commit
the murder, but that it was the deed of
white men and that Delaney and his
pal were present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
FEVER UNCONTROLLED
New Victims Of Yellow Jack
Chronicled In South.
FIVE REV CASES AT JACKSON,
Almost $50 Cases Altogether Had Oc-
CURED In Mississippi and IL Deaths
A Number of Cases In Louisiana and
Number of Deaths.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 28.--Reports last
night from the stricken districts showed
that the yellow fever outbreaks were
not yet under control. Five new cases,
all negroes, were in Jackson, Miss.
Other reports were as follows:
At Taylors-Total to date, SO; whites,
"a; colored, 8; critically ill, A.; deaths to
date, 8.
At Orwood-Two new cases and one
death. Total to date, 81; white, 81; col.
ored, 10; deaths, 3.
The Louisiana board Of health made
the following report:
Total in the city-One case, one death
In Wilson-Eight new cases.
In Franklin to date-129 new cases
and five deaths.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
DEMOCRATS CONFERRED.
Had Been Slated to Head the
State Ticket.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 2S.-A conference
between Richard Croker, Senator Muir
ply and David B. Hill and others was
held last night.
They admitted individually that the
entire subject of the selection of the
most available man to head the Demo.
cratic state ticket had been under full
and free discussion, while Mr.. Croker
said the decision would be the spon-
taneous act of the convention.
About 5000 people attended the silver
meetings last night. The speakers ex-
pressed the sentiment that in the con-
vention today the Chicago platform
should be unequivocally affirmed and
men placed in nomination who voted
for Bryan and Sewall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Low Rates to Pittsburg For knights Tenn
plar ConclaVe.

Elaborate arrangements are complet-
ed for the Knights Templar Conclave at
Pittsburg in October. You may enjoy
it all by going on low rate tickets to be
sold over Pennsylvania Lines, October
Sth to 18th inclusive. After taking in
the sights and festivities, interesting
side trips may be made from Pittsburg
at small cost by depositing return
coupon of Pittsburg tickets with Joint
agent at that place. For particulars ap-
ply to nearest Pennsylvania Line ticket
agent, or address e, L. KimbAll, Asst.
Gen. Pass. Agt., O eveland, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
BRIEF PITHY PARAGRAPHS.

A woman supposed to be DIR. Nancy Gull.
Iord' the alleged murderess, accused of killing
shadowed on arriving in England, and will
likely be arrested.
The courtmartial of Chaplain Mcintyre of
the battleship Oregon continued in Denver
Reporters testified that In his lecture be said
sampson reported himself within four miles
OF the Cristobal Colon, 80 as to get prize
money, ana the iowa went to the rear, at the
battle of Santiago.
Engineers. who made preliminary survey of
Nicaragua canal, arrived in New York re-
ported plan simple.
Secretary Alger and party visited Charles
ton, s. O., 10 see whether II could DO used as a
base OF supplies and place to embark troops
for Porto Rico and Onha
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
FOUR DIED AT WIKOFF,

Men Of Ninth Cavalry, Colored, Left For
Fort Grant, A. I.
New YORK, Sept. 2S.-The Ninth
cavalry, oolored, 979 men, in command
of Colonel Ryan, departed from Camp
Wikof for Fort Grant, Ariz.
The deaths since Monday, reported
yesteday were:
John Norton, Company H, Eighth
infantry, typhoid.
William Morey, Company K, Thirty.
fourth Michigan volunteers, typhoid.
Rice Alvord, Company NJ, Sixteenth
infantry, typhoid.
Leon Lewis, Company G, Thirty.
third Michigan volunteers, diphtheria.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

New CASTLE, Pa, Sept 2S.-The
Pittsburg conference of the Free Meth
odist church began its annual session in
this city in the Long Avenue church
yesterday afternoon, with 100 ministers
and laymen present. Rev. w. T. Hugg,
Phi. B., of Chicago has been made the
presiding officer on account of the un-
avoidabie absence OF the bishop. 1t
conference in the mornings and devote,
the afternoons and evenings to Pa''a. =.
exercisess.. -+-eious
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

With q loving family who have found
home Is in different places.
Mrs. John Walters is suffering from
nervous prostration. -.S
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bowman visited
Mapleton friends last Wednesday.
John BDger, our q nial grocer was
seriously Ill last week but at this writing
Is better
Miss Flo g.. Smith returned home on
last Friday from Lisbon, where she bad
been engaged for several months as clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
NINETEEN DEATHS.
Otis Reported That Many In September
@3 In August-sIck ReporGS
Exaggerated,

WASHINGTON, Sept 27.-The follow,
ing cablegram was received at the wal
department yesterday:
"MANILA, Sept 20.
Adjutant General, Washington;
understand reporters send exagger,
ated accounts of sickness Total in hos.
pital today, highest of any day, 529
typhoid fever patients, 90; all doing
well and mostly oonvalescent; about
1900 excused from duty; mostly slight
ailments, showing condition fair for this
latitude. Nineteen deaths from disease
this month; 23 in August.
"OTIs. Commandinn -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Goidsoekors Drowned aud Missing.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Sept. 28.-
Steam schooner Fulton has arrived, IA
days from st. Michaels. She brought
% miners from nearly every mining
district in Alaska, and among the
crowd, according to the statement of
the purser, there is between $50, 900 and
$780, 900 in gold dust. Seventeen pros.
pectors are known to have been drowned
during the season at Hottom inlet.
Many others are missing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
TWO MORE DEATHS,

Victims of Typhoid and MaIariaI Feyei
In Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The war de-
partment received the following yester
day:
"PoNcE, Sept. 81.
Adjutant General, Washington:
"Deaths today, 2. Joseph Ateur
Light Battery o, Seventh artillery,
typhoid; Delivaisee Leonadr, civilian
employe quartermaster's department
pernicious malarial fever.
BROOKE, Major General"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Brotherhood of st. Andrew.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2S.-The thirteenth
annual convention of the Brotherhood
OF st. Andrew, which begins in this
city today, promises to be one of the
most interesting in the history of the
organization. More than 1000 delegates
from all parts of the United States and
visitors from foreign countries are ex.
pected to attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Two Soldiers Died.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2S.-Frank Ken.
nedy, member Of Company E, Third
New York volunteers, whose home was
in HorneHsville, N. Y, and David Han.
ma of Company E, Second West Vir.
ginia volunteers, of Elkham, w. Va,
died yesterday in the Medico. Chirurgi.
cal hospital of typhoid fever.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

Crete has lost through political dis
turbances Of recent years olive trees to
the value Of $40, 600, 900. 1t will take
30 years to restore the orchards to full
bearing condition, and in the meantime
goo, 600 Mohammedans and 800, 900
Christians will have to starve.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
COMMISSION MET.
Our Peace Negotiators Held a Meeting as
Body, In Paris.

BODY In paris'
PARIS, Sept. 2S.-The American peace
commission, tor the first time since its
appointment, met as body yesterday
for two hours.
Judge Day and Mr.. Whitelaw Reid
are quartered a5 hotel overlooking the
Tuileries gardens and the other com
missioners are equally comfortable.
The French government is arranging
to provide, at the salon where the Joint
sessions of the commissioners will be
held, an elaborate buffet daily, for the
use Of all the commissioners.
President Faure will receive the
members of the American and Spanish
peace commissions separately this after
noon. This morning American COM
missioners visited the grounds of the
Paris exposition of 1900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 2S.-Out of q
party of 26 men that left San Francisco
early in the year to go to Dawson, via
the Stikeen trail, Herman Long of this
city is the only one that pushed through.
Two out of the number were drowned,
two are insane and the others in the
interior regaining their health at trad
ing points
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Try AlIen,s Foot- Ilase.

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
1t today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 26c. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen 8. 0lmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
OUTRAGES BY OUBANS.
Report Brought TO Santiago From Man
zaniilo-CivII Government In
Working Order.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 2S.-The
system of civil government established
by General Wood is practically com.
plete and in good working order. Major
McCleary, formerly attorney general
for Texas, and Spanish scholar. has
been appointed mayor, and the Spanish
officials are giving place to Cubans.
The Cubans earnestly requested Gen.
eral Wood to send to Manzanillo food
and clothing. They declare there is
much suffering there, but private ad-
wees received by General Wood deny
absolutely the stories of destitution, and
declare that work is obtainable, but that
the Cubans will not work, and he has
therefore refused to send the supplies
asked for.
William Stakeman, before the war
American consul at Manzanillo, arrived
here yesterday and paid visit to Gen
eral Wood. He recounted many law.
less acts on the part of the insurgents
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
REPORTED FOUR DEATHS.
General Lawton's Report For Sept. 20
Was DeIayed-His Report
For Sept. go.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-In response
to a dispatch from the war department
General Lawton sent yesterday health
report from Santiago for Sept. 20, which
he had omitted for some reason to trans.
nit, in which he gave: Sick, /, 100;
fever, s0S; new cases, 90; returned to
duty, 223 deaths, 4.
General Lawton also sent last night a
report for Sept. 26 from Santiago, Civ.
ing: Sick, 1000; fever, 726; new cases,
90; returned to duty, 1862.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
A BANK ROBBED.
Burglars Almost Demolished the Build
ing-Blew Up Safe-wounded CASH
Ier-Got Over $1,000.

ler-GOt over $4,000.
FRANKFORT, Ind, Sept. 2S.-At Flora,
q small town about ten miles north Of
this oity, about o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, William Lannum, acting as CASH
Ter of bank, was awakened by the
noise of terrific explosion, which shat.
tered the windows in his residence 80
yards fr ON the vanir Getting up and
going to the bank he found the build
ing practically demolished. AS hs
started inside he was ared upon by
some unknown party with a shotgun,
being severely wounded,
A crowd collected. The bank safe
hao been blown to pieces with dyna-
mite. The robbers secured between
So, 900 and $4,000.
The robbers mado their escape on O
handcar, which they left at Sedalia,
five miles north of here. The whole
country is aroused and the robbers will
hardly escape.
One man is reported arrested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Confirmed by Admiral Dewey,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-The official
account of the seizure by Admiral
Dewey Of the filibustering steamer
Abby, as reported in the press dis.
patches, was received from the admiral
yesterday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
DatIlosnips TO SAL IOuny.

New York, Sept. 2S.-The battle.
ships Oregon, Captain A. S. Barker,
and Iowa, Captain Silas Terry, received
orders at the navyyard yesterday morn
ing to sail this morning for Manila.
The cruiser Buffalo, accompanied by
two store ships, the Iris and the Celtic,
is expected TO follow in about q week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Said Sir Arthur suicided.

VANCOUVER, Sept. 2s. - Returning
klondikers report that Sir Arthur Cur.
tbs, the English baronet who mys.
teriously disappeared last spring while
enroute to the Yukon via Ashcroft.
committed suicide.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
THREE DEATHS OCCURRED.
Gen Brooke Reports That Number From
Porto Rico.

Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27. - General
Brooke reported to the war department
last night that three deaths occurred
yesterday among the American troops
in Porto Rico, His dispatch follows:
"PoNcE, Sept. 20.
Adjutant General. Washington:
deaths Sept. %, 8; Milton M. Nor.
gan, Company A, Fourth Ohio, typhoid
William E. Rourke. Company II, First
volunteer engineers, typhoid; w. II.
johnson, Company A, Eleventh in.
fantry, cause unknown.
Brooke. Major General"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
General Grahnm TO ne RetIred.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Major Gen
eral William M. Graham, United States
volunteers, commanding at Middletown,
Pa will go on the retired list of the
regular army with the rank of brigdier
general today by law on account Of his
age. He will likely continue in COM
mand until Damn Meade ~ ahandnnad
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Five killed and sixteen Injured.

BUFFALO. Sept. 28.-Furaher details
of the cyclone which visited Merriton,
Ont, and Tonawanda, N. Y, Monday
afternoon, mentioned in these dis
patches yesterday, gave five dead at
Merrton and eight injured and eight
injured at Tonawandh.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

SPRINGFIELD, Ills. Sept. 2S.-The Hi.
nois conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church in session at Charleston
yesterday voted 240 yeas to ] nay in
favor Of equal lay representation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
A PRACTICAL REPLY.

"PP'"I HOI HOOu 10 be MeI by
Landing of Supplies.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28.-When asked
what action would be taken by this
government upon the appeal sent out
for food by General Gomez, Acting
Secretary Meiklejohn said that the land
ing of the stores Of the Comal was a
reply to that appeal. 1t Is expected the
Comal began yesterday unloading her
stores at Matauzas and this cargo will
be followed by others as the necessity
develops.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Mrs. Bryan Summoned.

LINCOLN, Neb,, Sept. 2S.--Mrs. Will.
lam Jennings Bryan received tele.
gram yesterday calling her to the bed.
side of her husband, Colonel Bryan,
who is sick in WASHINGTON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

PmLIPsBURG, Pa, Sept. 28.-After
close to 100 ballots had been taken, and
within an hour of the time TO get the
returns to Harrisburg, the conferrees of
the Center-Clearfield-Clinton Republi-
can senatorial district yesterday placed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2S.-The steam.
ship Admiral Sampson, under construc-
tion for the American Mail steamship
company, was launched at Cramps
shipyard yesterday. Miss Mamie Samp-
son, daughter of the admiral, christened
the ship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
President to Visit st, Louis.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Mr. Richard
kerins obtained q promise from the
president yesterday to visit St. Louis
on his western trip.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
soeialIsas, TIol.et Recognized.

Topeka, Sept 2S.-The Populist state
authorities have decided that the state
Sicket recently nominated by the social
lists shall be given place on the official
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
COLONEL BRYAN'S ILLNESS.
Said to Have Low Attack of Fever-wife
Started to Join Him.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Colonel Will.
lam j. Bryan of the Third Nebraska
was still confined to his bed, lat the home
of his friend, @. L. Bride. 13l b street,
S. E.. yesterday. He was suffering
from an attack of low fever, but his
physician did not regard his condition
as serious or alarming and believed that
with rest and quiet his patient in a few
days will have recovered fully.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
SUPPLIES ARRIVED.
RED Cross Steamer comai Reached Ma
tanzas, Cuba, With Food and
Other Necessities,

HAVANA, Sept. 2S.-The Red Gross
society's steamer COmal arrived at Ma.
tanzas yesterday ana the commissioners
appointed Major Niskern and Captain
Niles committee 10 distribute the sup
plies brought by the steamer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Mrs. August belmont Dead.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-A private dis.
patch from Paris announced the death
there Monday night Of Mrs. August
Belmont.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

There are said TO be fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class Of workmen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
CONFESSED TO MURDER.
Former Employe of Oscar Osborne Con-
fessed lie Killed Him.

AKRON, Sept. 2S.-Edward Johnson,
farmland, last night confessed that
he murdered Oscar Osborne, the
wealthy farmer, whose body was found
in his barn last Sunday morning.
Johnson's confession covers all the de-
tails of the crime.
He is now in prison here charged
9TH the murder
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

In Australia spring begins Aug. 30;
summer, Nov. 30; autumn, Feb. 30,
and winter, May 30.