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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
MANILA TAKEN.
Spanish Captain General August
So Stated.
DON REACHED HoNGKONG.
He Was Taken There by the German
Cruiser Kaiserin Augusta.
DEWEY BOMBARDED ON SATURDAY

The Place Surrendered Internationally.
Capital of the Philippines Had Fallen.
A Rumor Also Reached .London--Au-
gustl Reported In Madrid to Have In
tended to Turn over His Command to
the Second In Rank and Then Leave
Manila-HIs Family with Him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
PEACE PROTOCOL WELCOMED
Citizens of spanish Coast Towns Return
ing to Their Homes-Cortes May
he Summoned,

MADRID, Aug. 16.-Duke Almodovel
de Rio has received an intimaton that
the Cuban blockade has been raised and
cable communication restored.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Assignee's Sale.

In pursuance of an order of the Probate
Court of Stark county, Ohio ] will offer, at
public auction, ON
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Excursions TO Petoskey and MaCkinaC Is
Land via Pennsylvania Lines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
THE FIRST KENTUCKY COMING.
The Chesapeake * Ohio to Take Them
Homc-tscaped Prisoner.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December -
special.-The arrival Of the First Ken
lucky Regiment from Porto Rico IS
awaited here with interest The Berlih'
with the regiment aboard, was 10 nave
reached here last night. but VIII hardy
arrive before Saturday, owing to
change OF plans The Chesapeake ana
Ohio has received orders 10 have thirty
seven Pullman palace cars. six box cars
for the horses, and some day coaches on
hand for the transportation Of the troops
west.
The delay here will be reduced 10
minimum. The transport will not os
brought I'D 10 the dock until the cars are
ready. Then the men will disembark'
and will march Immediately to their
trains. which will leave as soon as hlled.
ITS the same thing over again. Re
ference Is had 10 the chain gang. when
this institution was first insututet tho
fact that so many prisoners escaped had
much to do with its suspension. the
system has been In operation only TWEEN
tv-four hours under the new regime. but
one man has alcardy escaped-Robert
Williams. the negro who refused 10 go out
with the gang yesterday because he had
not had enough 10 eat. While the gang
was At work on Washington avenue to-
dav he gave the superintendent the slip
and quietly walked away into the un-
known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
WEDDINGS IN ROANOKE.
Engineer Richardson Dies
from His Injuries.

ROANOKE, VA. Dec. I-Special.-El-
mer Norman and Miss Emma frey
were married tonight at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
=. frey.
C. l.. Richardson died to-day from the
effects of injuries received three months
ago while discharging his duties on a
Norfolk and Western engine. lie leaves
q wife and four children.
Michael Haley. well-known throughout
this section. and in Catholic circles died
last night after a few weeks illness with
pneumonia.
Fred. s. Jones, an Associated Press
operator at Newport News, was married
here at Q o'clock 10 Miss Leila j. March
banks. an operator at the Western Union
Rev. Thomas Shipman officiating. The
Young couple left on the night tram Tor
their home at Newport News
Iucian H. Cooke, trustee for the defunct
Roanoke Trust. Loan and Safe Deposit
Company has declared per cent. divi-
dend 20 the depositors, which amount
will be paid on Friday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
THE HORTlCULTURISTS.
The Old Officers Re-elected-Ciose
with "A BanQuet.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Dec. =
SpecfaL-The Virginia State Horticultural
Society at tho mOr1ing session lo-udy
was occupied in reports OF committees anu
routine business. Go
4 valuable paper was read by Seere-
tarv Nurrell from o. w. Blacknall
strawberry specialist. of Kittrell y. g,
I'm which he discussed the relative Naiue
OF Strawberries and other fruits, Win
hints on their cultivation. Ihe reaulnS VI
said paper was followed by clinical lee
ture on 'Planting and Pruning Fruit
Trees. by William =. Atwood, OF BLACKS
burg College Professor Atwood also
smoke al length on the ravages OF the
san Jose scale on fruit trees. and gave
as a remedy for the eradication OF tne
pest frequent use OF kerosene. lie stated
that the use Of kerosene, sprayed upon
the trees. had proved successful In many
cases. that pure kerosene can be used
with safety upon all fruit trees in the
dormant season. and with proper precau-
lions during the growing season; that the
chief point TO be observed In us apphca-
ton Is the proper atomization or the
Kerosene. that the machinery when ne
had found best suited 10 the work, so
far as safety 10 the plant Is concerned Is
a blast atomizer.
The society passed resolutions Of thanks
10 the old OFFICERS and reelected them Tor
another year. which Is as follows: Presi-
dent. Samuel 3. Woods. Of Athena re-
President, W. III. Boaz, OF Abe
marie. Secretary and reasurer, George T..
Murrell. Of Bedford.
After a short afternoon session the So
ciety adjourned
A BANQUET was rendered the society at
The Clermont" at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
DEATHS.

HUDSPETH. Died. AT the residence of
]. NJ Hudspeth. At Midlothian al 800
=. NJ. December eth, Miss ANN HUDS-
PETH.
Funeral from the residence at p. NJ.
DECEMBER sth.
Burial at Hollywood at p. NJ.
RALsTON.-Died. on the It'll instant, at
go A. NJ. at his residence. ~ soGth
Cherry street. ROBERT RALSTON. In
tie eighty-second year OF mis- age.
Funeral will take place THIS AFTER
NOON al 3 O'Clock from the Church ot
the Covenant. Rev. j. Calvin Stewart,
pastor. conducting the services. Friends
ard acoualntanceS are invited 10 attend.
Interment in Hollywood.
No flowers.
STARKE.-Died, at o'clock this A. NJ.
SUSIE DINGESS STARKE, wife OF T..
d. Starke In her 3sth year
Funeral service from residence. SO
west Grace street. TOMORROW
(Thursday) afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
Friends OF the family invited.
PREsToN.-Died. at Lee Camp Soldiers
Home December Z, 1898, Veteran JOEL
l.. PRESTON. Company A, Fifty-elghth
Regiment, Virginia Infantry. OF Salem.
Va: aged seventy-hye years.
Funeral from the Home chapel To-
DAY Thursday at III o'clock A. NJ.
Rev. ]. r. Harrison officiating.
PLEASANTS. Died, in Asheville. y. c.,
December 9th, SNOWDEN d., son OF
George d. and NJ ]. Peasants, OF this
city; aged twenty-fcur years.
The funeral Will take place from 81.
Paurs church TO-DAY Crh1rsday) ~
~ e'eiesk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
Officers Installed.

The regular business meeting of ST.
Patricks Beneficial and Social society
was held al their rooms. Twenty sixth and
Grace streets. last night. There was
large attendance. and much interest was
manifested bv the members.
The installation of officers took place.
The following officers We're installed g..
Rev Father McKeefrey. spiritual di-
rector: John j. Blake, president; WIll,li9,PI
Dohertv. vice-prosident, John SledG'
d1aucial secretary. John Loterzo. record
ing secretary. J. Louis sullivan, treas
urer. Executive Committee-M. l.. SMITH
r J. Shcehy. Thomas +. Bayley' ser
eeant-at-ArIns Thomas O,Gorman; Lit
erarv Committee. Louis sullivan. John
] Rronhv Thomas Sheehy; Librarian
John Helfrick; Assistant Librarian wal
A committee Of ten was appointed 10
act as ushers at the different masses on
Christmas morning ,s,.-.
on the 18th of this month viii he ladies'.
nfeht. and an Catholic ladies or the CITY
are invited 10 attend ..
The Literary Committee have a most
ovcellent programme prepared Tor the oc-
cssion and a pleasant evening is promised
those who attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
MARSH PLEADS GUILTY.
The Court Refuses TO Admit a Plea Of
Mitigating Circumstances in Case.

The Court Refuses 20 Admit Plea Of
Mitigating Circumstances in Case.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. Gideon w.
Marsh. former president OF the looted
keystone Bank. the disastrous failure
of which institute was announced March
%. 1891, to-day pleaded guilty before Judge
Butler I'm the United States District Court
20 indictments charging him with con-
spiracy with Cashier Lawrence. in mis-
applying The funds OF the bank, and
making false reports of the banks condi-
ton 10 the Comptroller of the Currency.
lie was rCnauled for sentence until Iues-
day.
After Marsh had to-day entered his
plea OF guilty. his counsel asked the
courts permission 20 present statement
OF hls client. which would show miu-
eating circumstances in connection with
the commission OF the acts To which
he had pleaded guilty. Counsel Informed
the court that this statement would show
that after Mr.. Marsh had assumed the
presidency of the bank ne found that
there existed deficiency ia the bank of
over a million dollars. lie had. no doubt.
erred in covering This dehcit. but the
load was too much for the bank 10 carry.
and finally resulted Boo it's failure Coun-
SCI sdIl tNt NfiflANlftiiN AlAN never Ilplllfl
one dollar through the banks losses. and
that when DE fed over seven years ago
he had not with him one dollar Of the
banks money.
Judge Butler. however. informed the
counsel that he would receive no state
ment. except matter pertaining directly
20 the indictment and the defendants
plea thereon. lie would not permit "A
statement TO the court which did not bear
directly on the acts Of the defendant. and
which had no interest other than the
qualification Of public curiosity
william steel. former cashier OF the
wrecked Chestnut-Street National Bank
was also arraigned to-day and pleaded
not guilty 90 an indictment charging him
with aiding and abetting President VIII
liam j. Snecrly. now deceased. in the
misrepresentation OF the funds OF that in
Itltutl0u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
OBITU AIRY.
Mr.. Robert kalsiOn.

Mr.. Robert Ralston, one OF the Oldest
and best known citizens of Richmond,
passed away at his late residence, No.
10 south Cherry street, yesterday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. Ralston was one of the Oldest IN
habitants, having been born on February
18th. 1917, In this city. where he has re-
sided ever since. When young man
Mr. Ralston was engaged in the mercan-
tile business. but since the war he las
lived a retired life. with his vile, whe
survives him. and his children, or whom
there are two sons living.
The deceased was a man OF exemplary
habits, was a consistent Christian, an
unobtrusive neighbor. man OF loyable
character and a popular citizen, ana his
death will be regretted by his many
friends.
At ne age Of 10 he Joined the old Rich
mond Blues, and went with that COM
mand to the front. being engaged In the
battles around Richmond. Mr.. Ralston
was member Of Lee Camp, {. V.
on September 10, 1888. Mr.. Ralston
married Miss Jane Dorothy Woodson.
OF Lexington, and but a few weeks ago
the Goth anniversary OF their marriage
was celebrated.
Mr.. Ralston was always an active Work
er for the Democratic party and was the
Oldest member OF the Clay Ward Actives.
serving as Sergeant a Arms or that
organization for number OF years.
About three years ago he was badly
hurt by being thrown down by dog that
ran against him. and he had never en-
tirely recovered from the effects OF that
fall. IL was only few weeks ago. how
ever. that he found 1t necessary to remain
in his rooms. and since then ne mas
gradually sunk, until death reheVed MN
yesterday morning.
BESIDES his wife Mr.. Ralston leaves two
sons Messrs. VIM. II. c. Ralston. deputy
city Sergeant. and Robert r. Raiston.
who was Sergeant at Arms for the CITY
Council for long time.
The funeral will be held from tne
Church of the Covenant this afternoon at
9 o'clock. and the interment Will be IN
Hollywood
The fsliewing detail hsS been ordered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
RICHMOND
Secures the Virginia Link i'm the Mas
sey System of Commercial Colleges.

Several months ago a movement was
put on foot to secure for Richmond the
Virginia Link of the Massey System of
Business Colleges. This movement be-
came especially active when IL became
known that several other cities were
making efforts TO secure the school.
Prominent citizens took the matter up
with a view OF presenting the city's
claim as a suitable location for such an
institution. and considerable correspond
ence passed between the gentlemen inter-
ested and President Massey. After con-
sidering the claims of the different cities,
President Massey decided to make a per-
sonal tour OF the State. This be did re-
Gently. visiting Petersburg, Norfolk and
Richmond, spending several days here as
the guest of the jefferson. After looking
the field over he was very favorably inn
pressed with Richmond, and concluded
that this was the most desirable location
in the State for a progressive business
school.
The Massey System of Colleges Is n
corporation with $4,000 cash paid In capt.
tai and owns and operates business
schools at Birmingham and Montgomery.
Ala, Columbus, Ga, Jacksonville, Fla,
and Houston, Tex. These schools are the
largest and most successful OF their KIND
in the Southern States.
Through Mr. n. w. Bowe suitable
rooms and halls were secured in the new
Mayo Building, corner Main AMI seventh
streets, and all arrangements are now be-
ing mado for the opening Of the school,
which takes place the first Wednesday
in January next.
Elegant oak desks and furniture are
now being manufactured at Detroit.
Mich. and when completed the school
will be the finest equipped in the South.
In the Commercial Room will be stu
dents bank counter OF elegant design and
finish.
There will be three separate depart
ments: The School OF Business. wherein
will be taught all modern commercial
branches: the English School, embot wing
the business mans idea OF thorough
preparation for every day affairs. ana the
school OF Shorthand and Jyoewriting
Prof. f. VI. Wallace will be In charge az
principal and local manager OF the school
here. Recently Prof. Wallace was the
associate principal OF the Massey College
AT Columbus. Ca and Is a commercial
educator of national reputation. He VIII
be ably assisted by experienced teachers.
Prof. L. l.. Porter an expert steno-
grapher. OF Detroit. Mich, will be In
charge of the Shorthand and Typewriting
Department Assistants will be employed
In this department as necessity arises.
Prof. Richard Massey, President OF tho
system of colleges. will spend large por'
ton OF his time in Richmond superin-
tending the work.
The school will be a great beneht 10
the city. as II Will bring here largo
number OF pupils from all parts from tho
South and East. Already a number Of
letters of inquiry have been received by
President Massey from all parts OF the
country, and the indication points to
large attendance at the opening session
Richmond is fortunate In the acquisition
of such an enterprise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
ASHLAND RESIDENCE BURNED.
Dwelling Occupied by Mr.. Tate Che
merry DESTROYED with its Contents.

ASHLAND VA. Dec. 7.-Special.-The
handsome residence occupied by Mr.. Tate
Chenery, and owned by Mr.. Otway ).
Allen, Of Richmond. was totally DESTROYED
bv ire this afternoon at 4:3O o clock. The
fire started I'm a lock-room under the
stairway leading from the kitchen, put
from what cause no one knows. The FIRE
company Immediately responded TO the
alarm and made brave fight TO save
the building, but owing to the density
of the smoke they were unable TO enter
the building where the fire had gained
the greatest Roadway.
Much of the furniture belonging 10 Mr..
Cheney was saved, but that OF Mrs. Z. A.
Tayior. who occupied apartments up
stairs. was almost a total loss, as was
also the entire wardrobe Of herself ana
daughter. along with considerable money
and silverware.
Mr. Frank Crenshaw. who was there
on a visit. also lost some OF his personal
effects including a fine gun sent to him
from England.
There was insurance on the furniture
of Mrs. Taylor, but 1t Is thought IL VIII
not near cover the loss. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cheney were absent I'm Richmond.
whether or not they carried insurance
Is not known. 1t is not known here Tor
what amount the house was insured. It's
value was estimated at about 5000. Mr..
Cheney's furniture was insured Tor
small amount.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

out to represent Lee Camp: Lieutenant
Commander ID. c. Richardson, Comrades
T. w. Martin, A. j. Wray, j. A. kracke,
Chas F. Bigger. George William Jarvis.
James X Medlicott and ID. Smith Redford.
The pail bearers will be:
Messrs. j. a. Kracke, John p. Word, u.
II. Gillian. George w. Epps, John w.
Booker. John f. Toler.
Mrs Susie Dingess Starke.
Mrs. Susie Dingess Starke, wife OF Mr..
Il. d. Starke. died at the residence of
her husband. No. ga west Grace street.
Yesterday morning at o'clock. She was
in the thirty-eghth year Of her agt
Mrs Starke had been IN frail health for
two years. A considerable PORTION of this
time she spent in the South TO try TO
regain her health. Her husband accom-
panied her 10 Texas. Mexico, and other
places hoping that the change Of climate
would benefit her. but she did not i'm
prove. She returned from Texas last
June, and spent the summer I'm Albemarle
county. She returned To- her home In
Richmond two months ago. Since that
time she has been steadily growing weak
or.
She was Miss Susie Dingess daughter
of air Charles Dingess, a prominent ciu-
zen of Jamestown, Ohio. She married Mr..
Starke was member Of the Methodist
Church. and was a woman of lovely
Christian character. During her long i'll
ness she was patient and cheerful.
She leaves four children. all girls. the
oldest being fourteen years Of age.
The funeral will take place this
afternoon az $3.50 o'clock from the late
residence The services Will be conducted
by Rev. DR.. w. r. l.. Smith. pastor Of
the Second Baptist church. The inter.
ment will be i'm Hollywood.
The pall-bearers will be:
Honorary-Jackson b. Wood. w. H..
Curtis, George l.. Christian. J. Taylor
Ellyson. Walter Bowie. John Il. Etchi-
son.
Active. b. Montgomery. w. j. White
hurst, George G. jefferson. Benz. Il.
Crump. Robert S. Crump. William Ely
son, Newton l.. Gentry, John T. Alvey.
Joel l.. Preston,
Veteran Joel l.. Preston died at 73l
o'clock yesterday morning at me Lee
Camp Soldiers Home. In the seventy
fifth year OF his age.
His death resulted from a wound re-
ceve1 I'm 1863. when he was member
OF Company A, Fifty-elghth Regiment oil
Virginia Infantry
several children. one son. Thomas J.
Preston. being town treasurer of Salem
The funeral will be held from the Home
chapel tfds morning at IL o'clock, Rev
j. r.. Harrison officiating.
Nathaniel T.. Wheat.
Mr. Nathaniel F. Wheat, aged GO years.
passed away at his home, I'm Hanover
county, December %. Deceased is sur
vived by a wife. nine children, and one
sister. DR.. John Pollard, of Richmond
College, preached the funeral sermon.
and the interment was made in the family
burying-grOund
Mrs. .. G.. Mastin.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Dec. l.
Special.-Ars. O. G. Mastin. widow OF the
late Oscar Mastin. died at her home, IN
this county. after a long Illness, aged
fftv-fOur years. Two daughters-Mrs
william Bowles, of Orange, and Miss Ada
Mastin-suryive her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
WILL ABSORB
ANOTHERFACTORY
Virginia-CaroIina Chemical Co. to
Buy the Raisin Company.
CONTROL OF ANOTHER REPORTED
The Committee TO Investigate Charges
Made by Thos +. Ryan Against the
Seaboard Management will Ex-
anime the Company's Books

BALTIMORE, MD, December 7.-Spe-
cial.-The stockholders of the Raisn Fer
tiizer Company will meet next Monday
to consider 4 proposition for the gale Of
the corporation TO the Carolina and Vir-
ginia Chemical Company. Of Richmond.
The offer made could not be learned to-
day. The capital stock OF the Raisin
Company IL 100000 on which it is pay
ing dividends. IL Is stated that the Caro-
lima company has secured control Of an
other corporation in this city and has
made overtures to other concerns.
EFFECT OF COMPETITION.
The advent of the Carolina company
into this market may have some erect
on the prices of fertilizer If II obtains
enough plants: The combined output Of
the concerns in this city Is about Zo,vOo
tons.
The committee appointed under the
resolution of the stockholders of the Sea-
board Air Line to investigate charges
made against the management OF the
road by Thomas +. Ryan. Of New YORK,
met to-day and mapped out the line OF
investigation which it will make
TO AUDIT THE BOOKS.
II was decided to employ Colonel John
A. Tompkins. Of this city, and Hamilton
s Corvin. Of New York. b audit the
books and make a detailed report.
The committee-which consists or De-
Courcy w. Thorn and Lloyd l.. Jackson,
OF this city. and Charles p. Krumbhaar'
of Philadelphia-state that the invesu-
CATION shall be complete and thorough.
Colonel Tompkins left tonight Tor
Portsmouth. Va. to begin his eXamina-
ton. Mr.. Corwin Is a member OF ths
firm Of Patterson & Corwin, OF Ne"
York. which makes the annual audithgs
of the books Of the chesapeake ana
Ohio and the Southern railway compa-
MES Mr.. Corwin will shortly commence
ufark
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
WILL RESIDE IN HAMPTON.
Mr.. Thos. \. Murray and Miss Mari
anna Newman Welded at ST. Marks.

ST. Marks church was a pretty scene
last evening at Gl5 o'clock, when Miss
Mariana Newman. the charming daugh-
Ter Of Mrs. Octavla Newman and the late
Isaac Newman, was united IN holy bonds
to Mr. Thomas Athey Murray.
The decorations OF the church were par
ticularly effective. palms and chrysan-
themums predominating
Miss Newman was dressed simply but
tastily I'm a tailor-made travelling suit
OF English gray. and she carried a Bible
beautifully bound IN white, in lieu Of the
usual flowers.
Her maid Of honor Miss Edwina O.
Clay. was attired in white orsandie and
carried white roses. while the four brides
maids-Mlsses Mamie Shelly, Clara Tyrer'
Ethney Burton and Bette Glbson-were
dressed I'm white organdie and carried
yellow chrvsanthemums.
Mr.. willis r. Hancock attended the
groom as best man. while Messrs. r. r..
Peters Edwin Mayheld Charles Selden
and W 3. Clelan wore ushers. Right
Rev. G.. C.. Penick, pastor OF the church,
omciated.
The groom with his best man met the
bride and her attendants az the affair
where the minister awaited them.
4 very DlleL lecepLloN N"o HN4'N az '''N
church. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Muir
ray. accompanied by Miss Ruth Mur-
ray. the grooms sister, and Mr.. John
Hough. his nephew, left on the 7:4O train
for a two weeks northern trip, when
they will return TO Hampton their ~
tire residence. where Mr.. Murray con-
ducts n prosperous pharmacy. I
Mrs. Murray possessed an enviable pop
MARTY I'm church and social circles here.
ParIish-Ioney.
Mr.. Robert y. Parrish, the popular
cigar and news man Of the Lexington
Hotel and Miss Sallie Virginia Toney,
of Fluvanna county. left for washington
Yesterday morning, where at ? o'clock T.
NJ thew were married by Rev. Dr. Greer.
of the Calvary Baptist church. OF that
citv. in the parlors Of the parsonage:
The happy couple returned las. nif M
and made their home at No. 2lO5 east
Marshall street ,-,,.
The groom has n large circle or friends
I'm this city who wish him many happy
wears Of welded bliss.
The bride is the charming daughter OF
Mrs. saUie c. Toney. OF Fluvanna county
and will be heartily welcomed to klch-
mond bv the friends Of her husband.