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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
England and Spain, this provision was
still in force.
ENcLAND's RIGHT 10 OBJECT.

According to this view, England has
the right to object to seizure as contra
band of war of coal consigned. say, to
Key West, while agsnst this the Uuited
States would have no corresponding
right to protest. Probably England will
not insist on her treaty rights in the
matter of contrabando of war against Spain
if Spain consented to be bound by the
declaration of Paris.
"The constitution of the United States
gives congress express power to issue
letters of marque. 1t has even been
doubted whether without an amendment
to the constitution the United States
could by treaty debar congress from ex-
ercising that power. Kent, volume 1.
page 99.)
"Though the declaration of Paris can
not, by reason of having the clause above
referred to, have the effect indicated, the
unbroken practice of forty years, during
which the advantages of the declaration
have been uniformly accorded to non.as-
senting powers by asserting belligerents,
gives to the principles laid down a moral
authority Just short of law. Spain
herself received the benefit of the dec
laration from France and Germany, and
If she were now TO refuse the offer to
neutral subjects of the same advantages
their governments might Justly protest" "
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
POORLY FORTIFIED.
spaniards Trying to Strengthen Manila.
The Rebels Making Raids on
Philippine Towns.

LONDON, April 27.-The Times cor
respondent at Hongkong, telegraphing
Tuesday, says: 1.-THE Esmerelda brought
600 refugees, mostly Chinese, from
Manila. On Saturday the (the 23d) the
American vessels in Philippine ports
put to sea, with one exception. The
British consul is protecting American
interests at Manila and the Americans
will take refuge on British vessels.
"The guns have been taken from the
Spanish ships to assist in the defense of
Manila, where the Notifications are use
less, the guns obsolete, the torpedo
mines of doubtful value and ammuni-
ton of all kinds scarce. The Spaniards
have an effective military force of 5000
men.
despite official contradictions the
rebels continue raiding the towns in the
island of LuZon, and the appearance Of
the Ame&can squadron will be the sig
nal for descent ON Manila. 1t is eX-
pected that the Spaniards will make but
q feeble resistance"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
COMMON DISEASES.
piles, Fistula and Infiammatory Conditions
of the Rectum.

piles, Fistula and Infammatory Conditions
of the Rectum.
The troubles so annoying aud danger
Gus to health are among the oommonest
with which humanity Is afflicted.
We ara therefore pleased to announce
that modern research in medical science
has at last produced certain cure for
them and as usual with all great and
meritorious inventions, Is simple, and the
only wonder is that such a remedy was
not discovered and used years before
The remedy we refer to is known as
the Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t is not an
ointment, not a salve, liquid nor internal
remedy, but is applied directly to the seat
Of the disease and produces cure in q
surprisingly short space Of time,
For itching piles u few applications
produces complete cure, while for bleed
ing, protruding and all other forms of
rectal diseases its use will result In a
permanent cure even in cases where an
operation has failed.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is painless to
use and relieves all pain at once. All
druggists keep it or will get 1t for you.
1t is prepared by the Pyramid Drug Co.
of Marshall, Mich, who will send you
full particulars of the cause and cure OF
piles, also testimonials from every section
OF the country, or If your druggist has
the remedy on hand you will find the
treatise on piles and testimonials In each
package of tho remedy.
A trial will convince you that the
Pyramid Pile Cure is specific for every
form Of rectal disease and II is guaranteed
TO contain no mineral poisons nor 10,
furious Ingredients so often resorted to In
treating piles. Sold by druggists at 5C
pantg
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reech the diseased portion OF the ear.
There Is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an iDhamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the
kutstachian Tube. When this tube gets
inhamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing and when it is entire
ly closed Deafness is the result, and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by
cstarrh, which 10 nothing butan inhamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Oatarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, tree.
j. f. CHENEY Il Co, Toledo, o.
s6-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
GREAT GUNS.

For years a great contest has been GO
Jog on between gunnery aud armor plat
ing. A few inches of good armor plate
would resist the old style cannon, but
the improvement in big guns has been
such that it is doubtful if any armor can
withstand the projectiles these enormous
guns can throw.
The 15.inch gun turned out at the
gun foundry at Washington is the best
1t is 40 feet long, costs 500, 900 and $500
to fire its l,O00-pound projectile that
will cover Is miles.
But these guns are exceeded by one
which will weigh when completed l26
tons, forged at Bethlehem aud now be-
ing finished at Watertown, N. Y. 1t is
intended to be placed on Romer shoaI,
of Sandy Hook. From breech to
muzzle this new gun measures 40 feet
inches, and its caliber is l6 inches. 1t is
expected to be able to throw shot
weighing about 1900 over l6 miles, the
charge being nearly l,0O0 pounds oi
powder. This range given indicates the
tIightful force with which the more than
ton weight of its shot would strike ship
within easy reaching distance. 1t is said
that piercing projectile is secondary
matter with such cannon, because the
impact of the shot would smash tC
pieces any armor that ship can carry
The gun will have cost when finished
1920, 600, and the carriage and lurret and
the Foundation will bring the total cost
up to $3.50, coo or more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
TEACHERS INSTITUTE,

The Bi-County Teachers Institute for
Stark ami Wayne counties will be held
in the Union school building, MassilloD,
Friday and Saturday, April 80 and 80.
The program will be:
Friday, 1880 p. m.-Illustrated lecture
by Prof. G. Frederick Wright Oberlin.
subject, The Klondihe as it is and the
way to get there.
Saturday, $3.50 u. m.-Address of well
come, Supt. E. A. Jones, Massillon; re-
sponse, Pres. J. b. Moler, Orrville
paper, Demands on Public Schools, @. A.
Armstrong, Canton; discussion, Supt.
H. G. Koehler, Louisville; Report of
committee on rural schools, Supt. r. A.
Liesy, Marshalville; discussion, Supt. j.
A. Sylei, New Berlin, ,Supt. L. j. Hostet-
ter, Shreve; School Rhetoricals, Miss
Eudore Kieffer, Wooster; Discussion, W.
A. McBane, Orrville, A. B. Oberlin,
Massillon; paper, Penmanship in the
first primary grade, Miss Retta Weirick,
Orrville; Discussion, Miss Aria j. Ober.
lin, Doylestown, Miss Lizzie Cook, Can.
ton; The value Of child study, Prof
Elias Compson, Wooster University; dis.
cussion, Supt. j. K. Morris, Alliance
Miss Olive Smith, Massillon; The place
of the high school in the public school
system, Prin. j. W. Guthrie, Alliance
discussion, Prin. VIM. Johps, Massillon,
Supt. Charles Haupert, Wooster, Supt. J.
H. Focht Canal Fulton; miscellaneous
business.
The executive committee consists OF
John M. Sarver, Canton; Nelson Sauvain
Wooster; j. L. Earring, Creston; John
e. Morris, Alliance; Charles Haupert
Wooster. President ]. B. Mohler, Orr
vile. Secretary, M. W. Oberlin, Mas
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

At grand concert at Indianapolis the
other evening an inspiring scene oc'
Cured. A large and fashionably dress
ed audience filed Tomlinson hall, and
there was much enthusiasm at the close,
as several patriotic airs were played,
with spectacular accompaniment ol
flags.
Finally, when the hand started up
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Gen. and
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison arose in their
seats, the whole audience followed with
one accord, and mighty chorus of more
than 5000 voices sang the anthem.
At its close there was season oi
cheering, when it seemed that the audi
ence had gone wild with enthusiasm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Doctors now agree that
consumption is curable.
Three things, if taken to-
gether, will cure nearly every
case in the first stages; the
majority Of cases more ad-
vanced; and a few of those
far advanced.
The first is, fresh air; the Sc
cond, proper food; the third,
Scott's Emulsion of cod-liver
oil with hypophoSphiteS.
To be cured, you must not
lose in weight, and, if thin,
you must gain. Nothing
equals Scott's Emulsion to
keep you in good flesh.
SOC. and Si.oo, ali druggists.
SCOTT d BOVINE. Chemists, New York.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
VERDICT OF ACQUITTAL
Confidently Expected In the Case
Against Ex-Mayor Piero
at Cleveland.

Cleveland, April 27.--(Specisl.)-w. j.
Piero was on the witness stand in his
own behalf nearly all of yesterday after
noon and succeeded In making an excel
lent impression by his candid answers
and lucid explanations of the questions
that seemed to be least in his favor He
made an exoelleut witness and did not
even wait to be asked about some of the
things, but voluntarily picked up certain
alleged discriminating articles and ex-
planned where they anne from when he
knew.
He denied the assertions made by the
witnesses produced by the government.
He explained the presence Of the STAN ps,
burglar tools and dynamite found in his
office along the lines outlined by his at
torneys at the beginning of the trial. He
denied that he was in Henderson's saloon
In Canton the Sunday following the post
office robbery at Orrville and that he
divided postage stamps among three men,
as had been testified to by John Eokhardt.
After Mr.. Piero had concluded his testi-
mony the government called several wit
nesses in rebuttal. Today the attorneys
are making their arguments, which will
probably consume the greater part Of the
day.
1t is conceded that Mr.. Piero has made
a strong case and o verdict of acquittal
is looked for.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
DIR. T. H. PHILLIPS
THROWN AS BE STEPPED FROM
A STREET CAR

And Seriously injured Thigh Broken and
He is'Otherwise Shaken Up-May he
Cripple for Life Because
of the Injury.
Monday evening at O'Clock, Dr. T. II.
Phillips, while stepping of street car in
West Tusosrawas street to make call
at the Shields residence, was thrown to
the pavement and terribly hurt. Whether
the car had not stopped or had started
again has not been learned. DIR. Phillips
weight and age rendered it impossible for
him to save himself and the unfortunate
gentleman was picked up with his thigh
bone very seriously fractured in the joint.
Miller g. Blanchard's ambulance was
called and the doctor conveyed to his
home, where he was attended by Drs.
Marchand, A. Q. Brant, II. ID. Brant,
Morrow and Post, they remaining with
him until o'clock.
This morning he was resting as we'll as
can be expected under the circumstances.
The accident will no doubt cause him to
be laid up for several months and will
moro than likely make him cripple for
the renal nder of his life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
MASSILLON DESERTER.
He Was a Militiamau But MassillOn
Is Such Peaceful Town That
He Wanted to Stay There.

The Massillun Independent publishes
the statement that Jacob Rennie, mem
ber of Company L, of Canton, but who
lives in Massillon, deserted his company
Tuesday before leaving for Akron. Rem
nie's intentions were made known early
Monday night and he was placed under
guard, but managed to escape. His
uniform was taken Tuesday and be was
dist onorably discharged from the COM
pany. He is to he married in about two
weeks, 1t is reported, and this is given
as cause for his actions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
DAY ACCEPTS.
He Will Go to Take the State
Portfolio.
NEWS OF raE CONFIRMATION
Reached Him While He Was In Cleveland
and He Left For Home Soon After
Events Made His Appointment the
wisest Course to Take.

Cleveland, April 27.--(special.) .)-wil-
liam r. Day and Mrs Day, of Canton,
were in the city yesterday at the Forest
City house, ana it was here that the as
sistant secretary of state learned that he
had been appointed to the secretaryship
of state and that the appointment had
been confirmed by the seuate.
Mr.. Days visit to Cleveland was occa.
stoned by the serious illness of his wife.
He arrived on an early morning train and
at once asked DR.. g. b. Parker to call at
the hotel. During the day the assistant
secretary Of state received several tele-
grams, and be- took short drive with
DR.. Parker, but the greater part of the
time he passed with his wife In their
apartment
Mr.. Day has always been averse to
newspaper interviews, and he would say
very little yesterday when reporter call
ed on him.
~ shall accept" said Mr.. Day, REFER
ing to the statement that he would sue.
ceed Secretary Sherman. "The Presi-
dent thought that should do so in view
of the present situation. When L first
went to Washington and became the as
sistant secretary Of state did not expect
to remain in the public service long.
Events has shaped themselves, however,
that it seemed unwise to cause change,
and to my surprise continued until
now the situation is of such a nature
that will probably become the score
tary of state"
Mr.. Day declined to discuss the Span
ish-American trouble and said that his
only reason for being in Cleveland was
for the purpose of consulting with a
physician in regard to his wife's health.
MRS. DAYS CONDITION.
Judge Day arrived from Cleveland last
evening. To a reporter he said: MRS.
Day is in condition which requires q
surgical operation, and is now in a hes
pital in Cleveland being prepared for the
operation. NV return to Washington
depends upon when this osn be done
and the result"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
RnIisfin six nonra.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure" II
is great surprise on account Of its ex-
ceeding promptness In relieving pain in
bladder, kidneys and back, in male OF
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is tbs remedy. Sold
by Durbin, Wright Il Co., Druggists,
Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The first state convention since the
war became certainty, was that of the
Democrats of Alabama held at Mont
gomery on the 2lst inst. On the motion
of General "Joe" Wheeler, the distin-
guished Confederate cavalry leader, the
convention unanimously adopted this
resolution:
"That standing to arms as we do to-
day, we pledge our lives and honor to
the cause Of our country-for its de-
fense, for the maintenance Of its honor
and prestige, and for IFS support in any
conflict with foreign foe,"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Some German and other European
journals are severely criticising the
course Of the United States towards
Spain and Cuba, These journals, like
many lofty mortals in Europe, cannot
become reconciled to any great and
growing Republic on this western con.
tinent. Their ideas Of government are
all in line with royalty and nobility.
So, in their estimation, Americans are
only clo1hoppers and ignoramuses.
They do not seem to be aware that this
country has larger English'speaking
population than there is in all the
world outside Of as, and it will not be
over hundred years until we shall
number about as many people as all
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
THOSE LETTERS.

Cleveland, April s7,-(Special. )-Dis-
trict Attorney Dodge today attempted to
Introduce certain letters in rebuttal in
the case of Mayor Piero. They we're
ruled out, the court holding that they
were evidence in chief. Dodge relied on
these letters to prove that Piero was
identified with the gang of robbers, ana
that he did the planning and engaged
others to do the work. The case will
soon go to the jury. Acquittal is almost
certain
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
COURT NEWS.

The May term Of common pleas court
will open next Monady morning, The
assignment for the week has been pre-
pared for both rooms and Q.
David M. Myers has sued Zephaniah
and Alma G.. Myers to collect 81, ,O64. "a
alleged due on notes and secured by mort
gage Q. T. Meyer filed the petition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Secretary of State John Sherman re-
signed his position yesterday, Monday,
and the President appointed his friend
William r. Day, of ou' city, to fill the
vacancy. The Presidents judgment is to
be commended, for Judge Day is emf,
nently capable and reliable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
PERMITS TO MARRY.

George v. Guittard and Lilly M, Hills,
MassillOn.
Charles R. Howard and Nellie swire,
Canton.
Frank F. Taggart and Lula Reed, Mas
sillon.
Byron Hartzell and Flora NJ. Purcell,
Aliianaa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The house bill to borrow money by
issuing bonds, are redeemable in not less
than ten ncr more than twenty years, at
the pleasure Of the government. 1t is
said the bill will not pass the senate
in this shape. Many senators would
prefer treasury notes, otherwise called
greenbacks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

1t will be matter of humanity for our
governn ent to get an army of Cuban in
surgents into our service. No doubt
$4,000 or more can be had, and these
could soon be got in good shape, and
their pay would help Cubans generally.
This army being acclimated could stand
the climate and endure the campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
THE SPANISH WAR FLEET.

No Sign of Immediate Intention to Leave
Cape Verde.
ST. VINCENT, Cape Verde, April 27.-
The Spanish fleet is still here, and there
is no sign of immediate intention to put
to sea.
Ammunition and projectiles are
placed ready ON deck for each gun, and
on board the warships the men appear
to be anxious to fight.
The squadron is still busy coaling and
taking stores ON board.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Turkey, it is reported from CONSTANT
nopie, is to be ordered by the ambassa-
dors of the powers which form "the con-
cert OF Europe" to get out Of Thessaiy
within month. The Turks themselves,
however, are still to be allowed to re.
main in Europe, where they ought not
To be-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

New YORK, April 27.-The work of
laying submarine mines in the lower
bay has continued. Thus far "A mines
have been placed in the bay, and it is
believed that three times that number
will be "planted" from Fort Wadsworth
TO Sandy Hook.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
France win BE Neutral.

PARIS, April 27.-At the cabinet
council here, the minister for foreign
affairs, M. Hanotaux, informed his col
leagues of the neutrality instructions
issued, and the council approved of
proclamation of neutrality, which is
about to be published by the French
government and which is Identical with
the proclamation issued at the time of
the Russo Turkish war.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Dun says there is no excuse except
want OF nerve for the decline in railway
stocks when earnings have been IA per
cent larger than last year for the first
half of April and 6per cent larger than
1892, with tonnage east bound from
Chicago about 10 per cent larger than
in 1892,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The Ohio Legislature has appropriated
$l5O,OOO for the purchase of farm and
the establishment of a village for adult
imbecies. This is to give them employ
ment and they will be largely self-sus-
tanning. This object has been tried re.
peatedIy before this, only 10 fail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The farmer, the mechanic and the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the best thing 10 keep on hand.
IL heals quickly, and Is we'll known
cure for piles. Y. p. Shanafelt q Co., u,
Q. Miller, East End Phar., and Fishers
drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Ezekiel Hopkins of Rhode Island was
the first admiral of the American navy.
He attacked New Providence, in the
Bahama islands, during the revolution,
and captured its military stores and the
governor. He Twas the hero of the
hour and received vote of thanks from
congress for his great deeds"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

At meeting of g. d. Harter post,
No. 800, @. A. r, Friday evening last,
Colonel Holloway was appointed adju,
tant, vice W, H. Wyant, resigned. The
appointment of Colonel Holloway is
eminently worthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
SCHOONER MISSING.
An American Ensign and Three Men
May Have Been Captured
by Spaniards,

Key West, April 27.--(Special. )-Eesign
Sampson of the Terror, with three men,
left Cardenas Monday in the two -masted
schooner Saco, loaded with sugar, for Key
West. The wind has been favorable but
she has not arrived. There are fears the
Spanish may have captured her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The Morgan Engineering Company Of
Alliance, received second government
contract the other day for gun carriages,
making IS in all. The company has in
creased its force Of workmen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The Ohio supreme court has declared
invalid the s'ate law making the county
in which lynching occurs responsible
in damages to the family Of the victim.
The case before the court was that Of
the Urbana lnnching.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The leading ports on the island have
been put under strict blockade. The
flying squadron is ready to move from
the Chesapeake The auxiliary squad
rons are organized to guard the North
Atlantic coast.
1t is evident the conflict is being pre-.
pared for, when may come the tug oi
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

We may be sue that the United States
will enter the struggle with that peril
nacious energy which Is one of the
standing evidences of the community Of
blood, origin and temper with ourselves.
-[London Times.
Just so. Blood will tell, and energy
counts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28
To Scout For spanssh Ships.

NEWPORT, X. l., April 27.-It is be-
lieved generally by naval officers here
that the cruiser Columbia will join the
Minneapolis to scout for Spanish yes.
sells. 1t is learned that number OF
carrier pigeons were taken aboard the
cruiser before she sailed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

Our gallant American young men are
rallying to the call for volunteers. No
doubt many more will respond than will
he taken
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-04-28

The drink appetite cureu &C home,
general health vastly improved, the
nerves restored by taking Antl.Metha.
Full instructions sent free. Address the
Penn Home Cure Co., st. Louis, Mo-,
or call on Samuel Il. Barr, Agent.