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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
U. S. PROTEOTORATE.
Some of the FiIipin1s Want One-Aguin-
aldo Realizes Difficulty of Recon-
cling Conflicting Interests.

MANILA, Sept. 2G.--The natives of
Pampang and RanEasiuan, the two rich.
est agricultural provinces of the island,
and those of llCcis and Xambaies, who
are the sturdiest mOuutalneers, distrust
the Iagals and insist upon the estab-
hshmcnJ Of an American prOtectOrate.
ARuinaluo realizes the difficulty of
recouclHns tho conflicting interests,
but hopes that the nations viii allow
the Finpinos J fair chance to show that
they are capable of self government.
lie sud there was evidence that span
iards were trying to fOmgnU trouble
amUHg the EtJITCS.
III TIE course Oh an interview with
The SA.-OClated Press correspondent,
AguIl alto sud that the IiupiuO fleet
COMpusCs CIghG steamers, which are
now engaged in conveying troops Tor q
grand CaupUau against the Spanish
gtuIiaJns III the 5OuUuern islands. These
vessels az gr,lG, Ual4y uuarmed.
The SDaLisI auuOOaJ Ii Caud, he
says, le CuJ.y cuJvcd NasDate and
caught auu sunk the tluPluO troop ship
Burlsau, wh-cn was lying at anchor
there,
lie admitted the recent purchase of
the steamer hOney, formerly the Pasig.
bat ueLlei chat sno had landed rifles
ami ammWnnou at BaIaugas, though
he aomV.eu ruat sine carried two Max
inns and u .uiplo4d Of stores.
The Unued s.Iates steamer Hugh Nc.
CullOCh CapJured the Abbey about 60
miles south Of Manila. 1t is believed
that the Abbey has landed 900 rifles.
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African province stretching from Alexan-
dria to Cape Town, is fiery, energetic
soldier who will very likely resent any in
terferenoo with his plans. Three years
ago he was merely captain of marines, but
in 1896 he laid before the French war de-
partment his scheme for an African cam
paign, and not only was 1t adopted, but
he was given majors commission and
put in charge of the enterprise.
1t was bold and audacious plan, this
dash into the heart of the dark continent,
and 1t was extremely doubtful If he would
succeed, as he took with him but few
hundred Senegalese His men are loyal
blacks, however, and skillful sharpshoot-
ers. Fashoda was tho destination which
two years ago he picked out and at Fasho-
da he Is, according TO recent reports.
In his 5000 milo march to the upper
valley Of the Nile Major Marchand left
trail of blood such as other African mill
tary expeditions have done before Un-
able to transport his 5000 loads of sup
plies to Brazzaville, he burned every vii
lage on the road, killed several hundred
natives and took their live stock for food.
At daylight the inhabitants of q village
would be awakened by the blast of
trumpet, and thoy would issue from their
huts TO be shot down. That was the last
heard of Marohand on the west coast
From time to time there were reports
that Marchand's expedition had been
wiped out, and as nothing definite has
been heard from him sometimes these were
believed. But news travels slowly from
the heart of Africa and so Major Mar
ehands appearance at Fashoda ia hardly q
surprise.
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time Sonora Rodriguez S poems were gain
Ing fame for the authorcss, having been
translated into French, German and Ital-
Ian.
Official persecution made Porto Rico
again uncomfortable, and in 1887 the
poetess and her husband removed to Cuba.
Then Sonora Rodriguez, who for some years
had boen gathering and classifying the
shells Of the Antilles as recreation and
diversion from her political and literary
work, made the acquaintance Of several
eminent naturalists, who brought her to
the notice of their friends in other parts Of
the world She received many contribu-
tions from distant places. In 1899 her
fourth volume of poems appeared and the
Spanish speaking world accorded IL
hearty welcome The outbreak of tho rev.
olution gave much encouragement to the
cause for which she and her husband had
dedicated their lives, but with the coming
OF Weyler they soon suffered persecution
compared to which their troubles in Porto
Rico were mild indeed, and they were
glad TO escape with their lives.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
A FLOATING HOME.

fashion, it Is not the only object sought.
There are many among these littoral
dwellers who find in this strange exist
ence a certain fascination. Some are
ex-mariners who have abandoned the
sea, but who find in this sort of dwell
ing a homelike semblance of the fore
castle. Longshoremen, laborers and fish
ermen make up the residue. The river
affords them much Of their subsistence.
Drifting logs and flotsam of every de-
scription are rescued from the waters.
OF course the criminal element is not
lacking The Portland police have often
traced to "Scowtown" the perpetrators
of some petty theft, and not long since a
series of burglaries eliminating in the
arrest of the culprits resulted In the dis
covery of veritable "robbers' roost"
on one Of these scows. The plunder
stored away in this out Of the way place
amounted to many hundreds of dollars
in value. BY far the greater number,
however, are Woodworking men who
earn a living by honest methods.
In a double sense scow dwellers are
floating population. Their habitations
are not fixed, and the communities in
the several localities are augmented
during certain seasons by the accession
Of numerous fishermen from the lower
river and the Columbia. Perhaps one
half the total number follow this vooa.
tion. During the "slack" season they
moor their soows in the customary
haunts and work "along the beach" or
at such employment as presents itself.
Many are skilled boatbuilders and all
are expert net weavers. AS the period Of
the equinootial run" approaches their
habitations become the scene of aotivi-
ty The boats and barges are called,
painted or repaired according to require
ments and an ample supply Of provisions
laid in. When favorable south wind
blows, shore lines are cast loose and
the soow is towed into the channel. On
the usual type of houseboat a square
rugged mast is erected, and the voyage
begins. In the absence of a rudder, the
skipper guides the unwieldy craft by
rowing ahead, carrying hawser made
fast to the forward end Of the scow.
During the fishing season persons
travelling on tins Columbia river may
sec these structures moored in almost
every inlet or slough between Portland
and Astoria. They aid in supplying the
canneries and the local market, and as
their rowing methods enable them to
follow other vocations during the slack
season they are considerable factor in
fixing prices. O. 7. BAXTER.
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PORTO RlCO'S POETESS.
SenOrn Rodriguez, Who Is Called
"The nightingale of the HIIIa."

In Porto Rico they call her "Tho Night
ingalo Of the Hills" In prosaic New
York, where she is now living, she is
known as Sonora Lola Rodriguez. Prob
ably she will soon return to her native is
land, where she is pro-eminently leader
of Porto Rican women. In no less than
three lines of thought and energy is Sonora
Rodriguez distinguished. First of all, she
Is poetoss with reputation which ex-
tends far beyond Porto Rico. Next, sho
ranks high among the worlds concholo-
gists. Thirdly, she Is leading spirit
among the autonomists of Porto Rico,
having attained that position by her pub
lie utteranCes and writings
Politically, of course, Sonora Rodriguez
cannot hope to retain her leadership under
the changed conditions, for with the ex-
pulsiOn of the Spanish the cause of auton-
omy no longer needs champions. AS a
pOotGss and scientist, however, she will be
enthusiastically welcomed back to Porto
Rico. Her husband was the editor Of an
autOnOmist paper, and it was his writings
and her speeches that caused thom to be
expelled
She began writing poems when n young
woman and has published several vol.
umCs. The first volume, mis- CGntarcs, 4"
appeared in 1876 and soon was In every
bookstall in Mexico, Central America,
South America, the West Indies and even
in Spain. A second volume appeared in
Caracas, Venezuela, in 1873, followed by
mis- Poosias" in 1880 and Mi Libro do
Cuba" in 1899.
After two years in Caracas new gov
ernor general came from Spain TO Porto
Rico, and the DOpteSS returned to hCr ma
tive island, where she and her husband
continued the work they had done SO much
to promote in earlier years. In the mean
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

tRescuing a carriage with team of oxcn.l
ticed the rock was what Is called Shisto's
formation, n sort of rotting granite. What
appeared immense, hard bowlders and
solid rock I could prick easily with the
point Of my sword, and they yielded readily
to pick and orowbar. This may bo taken
as a type Of tho rock formation we will
find almost everywh here in the island.
"The deoaying rock accounts for the
deep soil in the mountains and explains
why tho soil maintains its place oven In
the steepest hills. 1t is so deep and so
absorbent that it takes up the heaviest
rains. Then there is no frost to break it
up. This entire absence Of frost is very
important, as its destructive power on
roads is well known in our country and
adds immensely to the expense in main.
tanning them. If they had our frosts
here, the hard bones of tho mountains
would be bare instead of being covered
with soft, rich, absorbent soil that pre-
vents great floods and landslides. Tho
bare rocks only show where tho sides of
the mountains are perpendicular. Ma
tives find rich returns from poor attempts
at cultivation on hills so steep they would
be as bare as bono in our frosty north.
"The building Of ten miles Of road along
proCipitous mountain face in six days 1
found to be question Of only moderate
expenditure. If l had not tested those
rocks with my sword, l would have
thought it would take a month to build
and be three or four times the cost.
"The building of roads across the fiat,
swampy lowlands is u different problem.
The existing roads are impossible in the
rainy season. have seen q light carriage
sunk so deep IN tho mud that team OF
oxen was necessary to rescue 1t, but these
roads can easily be macadamiZed and with
deep bitches on either side to hold and
carry off the water, would remain solid
the year round. The country Is full of
powders that can be broken up and used
in this way. A covering of fine broken
stone will make a splendid highway of it.
As there is no frost to break it up tho top
layer need not be deep, and 1t will improve
with ago and use.
"Roads can be built all through tho is
land at a cost not to exceed $1,000 q mile.
Indeed, will put the average at $3.50
mile at the present rate of wages--won-
derfully cheap when you now consider that
the roads arc mostly impossible. But ma.
ture has not done so badly after all, as she
has left all the material here for man to
remedy her defects AT least 150 miles of
these roads will be built at once. The ma
tive labor is extremely good intelligent
and faithful. The men sing at their work
to cheer each other on, They are wonder.
full mountain climbers, and saw natives
work on the face of cliff in way that
made my head swim. One man pried
rock from under his feet, then stepped off
calmly just as 1t fell 600 feet The actual
rate of wages in American money does not
exceed 30 cents day" "
ALFRED II. II WILEY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29

cruiser which had just been completed at
q British shipyard. This cruiser was aft
erward ohristened the New Orleans. Be-
ing English built, she was armed with
English guns, which required English am
munition, including smokeless powder. 1t
was given out at the time that It was too
bad that the neutrality laws prevented us
from buying In England the needed am
munition.
Then the Ravenna sailed, not on her
usual course, but to Antwerp where, ao-
cording to the manifest, she took on bal
last. 1t was nicely boxed ballast, which
was carefully handled. Then the Raven
ma sailed out to sea and since then, al
though 1t was months ago. has never been
reported But If the Ravenna disappeared
another ship came as mysteriously into
existence. She was found by United
States scout boat some 200 miles Off Sandy
Hook, and, strange to relate, there was
not a soul on board. She was in fine con-
ditlon, too, and In her hold was u nicely
boxed cargo. On her stern was painted in
whito letters, somewhat unskillfully, the
name Scipio. The scout boat took her in
tow and left her ut the Brooklyn navy
yard. There is splendid system in our
navy yards 80 tho ballast was taken out
WIN eACeeulnB care ana stored away. hau
persons Of an undUly inquirinR turn of
mind been there at the time they might
have wondered why ballast should be con-
veyed to the arsenal. Of all places, and
there looked up so carefully as this ballast
was But, then, there was nobody around
with an unduly inquiring turn of mind,
and of course there was no possible con-
nection between the picking up of a dere-
lict, the arrival of collier and the sudden
abundance of ammunition for tho English
guns on the cruiser New Orleans---the only
American warship, by the way, which used
smokeless powder in the war.
AS tho Ravenna disappeared, as tho
derelict disappeared, so, Immediately after
being unloaded the Scipio disappeared,
but the navy yard has been open to the
public again lately, and persons of an in
quiring turn Of mind found the Scipio.
Sho was lying snugly in an inlet near tho
"Boncyard, where the old and useless
ships of the navy molder ingloriously, and
under the whito letters that spell Sciplo
on her there are, family distinguishable,
other letters. They spell another name.
And that name is Ravenna.
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PORTO RICAN ROADS.
ON THEIR RECONSTRUCTION DE-
PENos THE ISLANDS FUTURE.

General Roy stone Says Macadam
Highways May he Built Quickly,
Easily and CbeapIy There - He
Knows, For He Has Tried IL.
The first step in the development Of
Porto Rico must bo the building of roads
Of all kinds. Railroads, trolleys and high
ways are all needed, and until they are
supplied not even Yankee enterprise can
awaken this newly acquired American
province from it's Rip Van Winklo sleep.
In the matter of steam railroads Porto
Rico has but one or two short sections.
What Is first needed Is continuous line
which shall run all around the island and
connect the seacoast cities rs string does
the beads OF q necklace OF trolleys the
island has none at all, and for purposes Of
interior communication they are Of prime
necessity.
But the chief lack of Porto Rico is high
ways. With the exception of Il few strips
Of military road which the Spaninrds built
TO enable them to move troops for the quell-
ing of insurrections there arc no decent
roads In the island. Even North Carolina
would be ashamed Of the rutty, mud ours
ed paths which arc distinguished by the
name of roads and which serve as barriers
rather than as lines of communication be-
tween the citios and towns.
General Roy Stone, who for years has
been our national commissioner of high
ways and who recently distinguished him
self In tho Porto Rioan campaign by build
ing fine military road in six days, says
that not only Is IL possible to build good
roads oil over Porto Rico, but that it can
be done quickly, easily and oheaply. And
General Stone ought to know II any one
does, for he is undoubtedly the greatest
road building expert in the world. Gen.
eral Stone Is still in Porto Rico and will
probably have much to Go with the future
development of the means of communica-
tion there. Some of his recent observa.
tions concerning his work and what may
be done In tho future are interesting. He
says:
"I was told that between Adjuntas and
Utuado thoro was good military road. II
turned out to DO goat path. saw, how
ever, that road could be built. l report,
cd this fact, and Chief Engineer Black
was sent out TO look over the goat path
had reported on. His decision was that the
road could not be built on account of the
rocks, as most of tho path hugged the side;
of steep hills But was ordered to &c
ahead, and in six days thot former danger
| Gus, narrow path over deep gorges was
ready for army wagons, and they Travelled
over 1t safely
"Now, regarding this road and all the
| highways TO bo built hero in the future
the difficulty is not nearly so great as Il
seems. In my first preliminary trip no
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
THEY LIVE AFLOAT.
ascoWTowN," THE QUEER WATER
FRONT OF PORTLAND, OR.

Unique and Picturesque Collection Of
Households Populated by a Community
of Fishermen and Dock Laborers-Free
Rent Is the Chief Attraction.
The city of Portland, Or, has
novel annex. II is a floating one, being
composed Of houses and shanties which
are built ON soows and RATS and moored
along the river shore. Its population
consists of several thousand persons
who seem to find q charm In this novel
sort Of life, for they cling TO IL year
after year.
AS their habitations are built after
no particular pattern, but are construct
ed apparently according to chance, the
result is surprising and picturesque.
Every conceivable device has been draft
ed into the construction of these novels,
excepting perhaps the usual methods
and materials. Cabins of dismantled
river steamers mounted upon huge tim
bers or logs, oleated shanties lined with
tarred paper, we'll constructed bateaux,
fore and aft rugged, and neatly built
houseboats are among the diverse con-
oeptions.
The social complexion Of the commu-
nifty is as notified as its habitations.
While IL may never attain to the "oaste
of We're de We're, nor descend lower
than the level of South African bush
man. there is no limit to its racial va
riety and cosmopolitanism.
For the purpose of mail delivery most
Of the scows are numbered. Some Of
the more pretentious, however, have
been ohristened, and, although the let
tering Is in many cases astonishing, the
object sought Is attained and the fortu-
nate craft rejoice in distinct individuals
ties The Salvation Army has doubtless
found recruits in the community, as
evidenced by one soow whose outer sur
face is inscribed with lurid warnings
and Soriptural texts.
Inventive genius f1ourishes even in
these surroundings Naturally its trend
is in nautical direction. On one Of the
soows is a peculiar looking craft whose
builder surpasses Tesla in originality,
If not in practical results. 1t is side
wheel boat operated by foot power, and
the owner explained in answer to a
query:
eyes, she runs oil right, except when
the wind blows. Then she lists badly,
and you can't steer the blamed thing. {"
While economy is of course the prime
consideration that moves most of these
men to rear families in this undesirable
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
A PRIZE SNAP SHOT.
War Picture which Is Both Enter
tanning and Instructive.

To the often reviled amateur photog.
rapner the future history maker will look
for illustrations TO tighten the text Of his
story of the Spanish American war Some
Of the most valuable pictorial souvenirs Of
the various events have been produced by
The enthusiastic cemerist with his snap
shot box always primed and loaded. Here
Is one of the best of his efforts along n Ger
tain line.
1t is u highly instructive picture TO the
landsman, for he learns that there must bs
, difference between his idea and the sail
Dr's Of what 1t means to say that sh ip
came out Of battle uninjured. Most Of us
understood that the Texas suffered little
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
ladies' new suits, $500

makers put more style into these
than in any ever sold for the money
elegance you'd expect to be dol
lars more. Meltons and coverts--
navy, brown, tan and the late tailor
ing shades - fly front reeier jackets,
silk lined new shaped skirt.
New suits. both skirt and jacket
silk lined, $3.50.
Price range of new suits $3.50 to
$4,000 greater variety at between
prices than you'd ever expect to
find in any one large store,
Misses suits $3.50 to $4,000.
Smart golf capes $3.50 to $4,000.
Send for samples dressy Dress
Goods, 35c, SOC to $l.00 rich silks,
SOC, 75c to $500.
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WHERE A SPANISH SHOT HIT THE TEXAS.
or no damage at Santiago Yet this is q
picture of one Of the holes made in her
armor plated sides by Spanish shot. 1t
is good sized hole, as you can sec by
making a comparison of 1t with the heads
of the fun loving jaokies seen through 1t.
The ordinary landlubber would probably
decide that the making Of such hole in
the ships side was q most startling and
serious occurrence. But the sailors who
know that armor plate far above the wa
ter line is thin and not expected to turn
aside big projectiles, think 1t good joke
that tho Spaniards should have punched
holes where so little mischief was TO be
done and are rather proud that their ship
should have come Jff with such pictur-
esque but practically harmless scars. The
Texas has been in the drydock since this
picture was taken, and the hole has been
neatly patched.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Good EnOugh 10 Take .

The finest quality of loaf sugar is used
in the manufacture Of Chamberlain's g
Cough Remedy and the roots used in its
preparation give it flavor similar to
that OF maple syrup, making it very
pleasant to take, AS medicine for the
cure of coughs, colds, la grippe, croap
and whooping cough it Is unequaled by
any other. II always cures, and cures
quickly, For sale by all druggists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
CAN LAND SUPPLIES.
The American Commission Has Arranged
For the Admittance of the COmaI
at Matanzas.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-A statement
was issued by the war department. last
night that the Cuban commission had
effected an arrangement with the Span
ish authorities whereby the steamer
Comal, carrying a cargo of supplies for
the suffering people of Cuba, would be
permitted to land her cargo at Matan.
Eas free Of duty.
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Free Homes in
Western Florida.

There are about 1000, 600 acres of
Government land in Northwest Florl-
da, subject to homestead entry, and
about half as much again of railroad
lands for sale at very low rates. These
lands are on or near the line of the
Louisville 81 Nashville Railroad, and
MIR. r. j. Wemyss, General Land Com
missioner, Pensacola, will be glad to
write you all about them. Ifyou wish
Ito go down and look at them, the Lou
isville Il Nashville Railroad provides
the way and the opportunity on the
first and third Tuesday of each month,
with excursions at only 81 over one
fare. for round-trip tickets. Write Mr..
u. P. Atmore, General Passenger
Agent, Louisville. KY, for particulars.
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DeWitts Witch Hazel Save mas the
.argest sale Of any Salve in the world
This fact and its merit has led isn jnest
people to attempt TO counterfeit
Look out tor the man who attempts to
deceive you when you call for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve the great pile cure,
Il. q. Miller, East End Phar. IF. p. Shan
felt x 90. and Fishers drug store.
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Fiye Mon Drowned.

SAULT STE MARIE, Midi, Sept. Co.
Five men were drowned in st. Mary's
river yesterday by the laundering of
the lighter Monitor. They are Joseph
Prior, William CorEier, John Robaoe,
Emanuel Robace, all of this city, and
John Folev of West Raw Citv Mi"h