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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. t7.--Graduall Y
the frame work of a government for
the civil administration of affairs in
Cuba, Porto Rico and such portions of
the Philippines as this government con.
trolls, is being formed. The dev elop.
ment of this plan of internal admins
tration occupied much of the attention
Of the cabinet yesterday, and later Sec.
retary Gage, Attorney General Griggs,
Postmaster General Smith and Acting
Secretary of State Moore held q two
hours conference at the state depart.
ment, going over the infinite detail of
establishing civil administration.
General Corbin was present part of the
time. At the outset the military auth.
critics will be in charge of all admins
trative affairs in Cuba, Porto Rico and
other acquired possessions.
But the military forces can do little
more than direct the orderly execution
of offairs. The carrying ON OF postal
communication, the collection of Gus
toms, ETC., are civil functions which
will be taken in hand by the appropri.
ate bureaus here, the entire work being
under the protection of the military
authorities. The result of the confer
through the various departments AL
ready steps have been taken to restore
mail communication between this coun-
try and Cuba. but the plans now under
consideration are likely to take in the
question of handling mail inside of
Cuba, Porto Rico and other points. A
mail steamer is expected to leave New
York today carrying the first lot of mail
to Cuba which has left New York since
the war began. The Spanish govern.
ment has been quite solicitous as to the
method of administering affairs in the
Antilles, owing to the large Spanish in
terests remaining there.
The French ambassador has received
number of inquiries in this line, and
these have been laid before the state
department. After the conference held
there yesterday afternoon, M. Thiebaut
of the French embassy called and was
made acquainted with the general plans
of this government in restoring a stable
administration throughout the Spanish
West Indies. The French ambassador
has also been advised by the state de-
partment of it's selection of militury
commissions to meet at Havana and
San Juan. The names of these COM
missioners has been awaited at Madrid,
as 1t Is the purpose there to appoint
commissioners of the same rank as
those named by the United States.
The president yesterday appointed
the two commissions to adjust the
evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico.
They follow:
For Cuba-Major General James Il.
Wade, Rear Admiral William L. Samp.
SON and Major General Matthew q.
Butler.
For Porto Rico-Major General John
r. Brooke, Rear Admiral Winfield s.
Schley and Brigadier General William
w. Gordon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
YOUNG WOMAN MURDERED.
A Young Dentist Arrested, Suspected o
the Crime, In New York.

A Young Dentist Arrested, Suspected of
the Crime, In New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Emiline O.
Reynolds, young unmarried woman
about 81 years of age, was found mur-
dered in the Grand Hotel, at Thirty
first street and Broadway, in this city
yesterday. Her death had evidently re.
suited from repeated blows on the head
with piece Of lead pipe. The crime
had been committed some time between
midnight and o'clock yesterday morn
ing, but the police have not, as yet,
been able to definitely determine
whether the motive was one Of robbery
or otherwise, though they ere inclined
to the former belief.
After some hours of investigation,
and upon statements given by the
mother of the dead girl, DR.. Samuel j.
Kennedy, young dentist of this city,
was arrested and is being held upon
suspicion of the murder. The fact that
not only the murdered woman was
robbed, but another robbery was COM
mitted on the same floor, incline the
police to the belief that the woman
was killed in an attempt to prevent
robbery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

According to the report as to the
terms of the treaty between Russia and
China it establishes an alliance offensive
and defensive, making Russia the pro.
tector Of China both in its foreign and
in its internal and commercial policy.
Russia is furthermore to control the
financing Of China's internal develop
ment, to uphold China's objections to
the "open door" of commerce, to get
preferential rates in certain areas and to
assist China in building up her army
and navy.
1t may be stated that Great Britain is
not asleep on this matter, and it is not
finished and settled yet. The Chinese
government is likely to hear from
Britain before long.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

The London Times thinks "the war
once begun, 1t was eminently desirable
for the interests Of the world, and ulti-
mately Of Spain herself, that it should
result in the success of the Americans.
The Standard says sit ends one Of the
most swiftly decisive wars in history"
The News says: august IL, 1898, will
be memorable day in the history Of
the world. 1t is the day which witness
ed the death of one famous empire and
the birth of another" The Post advises
Spain 20 sell the Philippines to the
United States. The Telegraph is struck
by "the Indifference of the Spanish ma.
ton to the sentiments of national piide,
which seems 10 be extinct" The Pail
Mall Gaz cite says; America will hence
forth have All undisputed place among
the powers which makes the history Of
the civilized and uncivilzed world.
Her day Of self-containel isolation is
done forever"
The British press and people recognize
US nowadays. And this is quite agree
able, and appreciated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Here are the marks along the path Of
our progress in the war, and it is worth
while to look back at them, now that
the end Of the journey is reached: May
|, Dewey destroys Spanish fleet at
Manila. May 10, Cervera's feet reaches
Santiago. May %, Skaters army lands
at Baiquiri. July 3, Cervera's feet de-
stroyed. July l3, Santiago surrenders.
July 20, Miles lands at Huanica. July
29, Ponce surrendered. August IL,
Spain accepts our peace terms. Was it
possible to do more than finish up the
war in a little more than three months
with invariable victoryP-[New York
Sun
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

WAsH1NGToS, Aug. 1.-THE war de-
partment late yesterday afternoon
posted the following reply to an in.
quiry from Major General Lawton,
commanding the department Of San.
tiago, for instructions as to the policy
to be observed toward the Cubans that
are within his military department:
Commanding General, Department Of San.
tiagO, Santiago de Cuba;
"Replying TO your message for in.
structlons tue president directs that you
be informed that the United States is
responsible for peace and must main
tain order in the territory surrendered
and i'll your department, and must pro-
tect all persons and their property
within said jurisdiction. Interference
from any quarter will not be permitted.
The Cuban insurgents should be treated
justly and literally, but they with all
others, must recognize the military oc.
cupation and authority of the United
States and the cessation Of hostilities
proclaimed by this government. You
should see the insurgent leaders and SO
advise them.
"By order of the secretary of war,
"H. y. CORBIN, Adjutant General"
The war department did not make
public the dispatch from General Law
ton relative to the Cubans in Santiago,
but the border which General Corbin
sent to General Lawton indicates some
thing of its nature. General Lawton
reports that the Cubans are encamped
about the city and do not seem disposed
to accept the conditions imposed by the
armistice, and some troubles have oc.
CURED. Secretary Alger, in speaking of
the matter yesterday, said that it might
as well be fully understood that the
United States would control the sur.
rendered territory and that it would
manage the affairs of that territory.
Those who remained within the juris-
diction would have TO obey the laws
and officers of the United States, as
General Lawton was informed.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 17.--(De-
layed in transmission. 1.-The Olivette
sailed this afternoon for Montauk Point
with between 200 and 800 sick. Miss
Wheeler is passenger.
Early this morning Cuban was shot
by sentry, who caught him stealing
commissary stores at the dock. Yester-
day it Was discovered that enough
goods had been stolen to make three
carloads, which had been taken out
surreptitiously to the Cubans in the
field. The man under suspicion re.
turned to the wharf last night, evi.
IDENTIFY with the intention Of continuing
his thetts, but he was warned Off.
Early this morning he was again
found there. When the sentry chal-
lenged him he ran, refusing to obey the
order TO halt. As he was likely to es-
cape the sentry fired and killed him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
BOYS TO 60 HOME.
e'dcrs Prepared to Muster Some of the
Volunteers out of Service-Await-
ing word From Merritt.

Volunteers Out OF Serylce-Await-
ing word From Merritt.
WASHINGTON Aug. 17.--Orders were
prepared yesterday for the mastering
out of about $4,000 volunteers, lnclud.
ing nearly 25 regiments of infantry
and about eight troops Of cavalry and
five or six batteries OF artillery.
Unless there is decided change in
the present plans of the war depart
ment, about 100000 volunteers will be
mustered out within the next 80 days.
A formal announcement of the plans
OF the department on the subject are
being deferred pending the receipt Of
certain desired information from Major
General Merritt commanding the mill.
tary forces in the Philippines. Advices
are hourly expected from him as to his
wishes in the matter. There is large
number of volunteers in the Philip
pines and it is possible that 1t may be
deemed advisable to bring them home
and If necessary to replace them with
regulars.
The proposed reduction Of the army
to the extent of 100000 men will still
leave military force of about 10000
men, regulars and volunteers, available
for all military purposes. 1t is believed
TO be the purpose of the administration
TO maintain an army Of at least 100000
men until all the pending complications
with Spain are finally disposed of.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

show free during the fair. The educa-
tional department will again receive
special attention. The purpose Of the
structive and entertaining as possible.
No immoral exhibitions and no games
OF chance will be allowed upon the
gounds. The poultrymen will be
pleased to learn that II. A. Bridge, OF
Columbus, Ohio, has been secured for
Judge of their department.
"The Canton Street Railway Co has
again generously agreed to carry school
children free on Children's day, provid-
ing they are accompanied by their
teachers and under the same regulations
as last year"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
THE MARKETS.
PITTsBURG, Aug. le

PITTsBURG, Aug. 10
WHEAT-No g red, old, 75CG76e; 04CG85c for
new.
CORN-No. 2 yellow, ear, 4l949c; No. 2 yal.
low, shelled, 8S1a0ES9c; high mixed, shelled,
8slD3515c.
OATS-No. white oats, S219Go33c; No, 2 old
white, clipped, 32gS2b9; extra No. 8 white, 81
@Sl1Sc; light mixed, 20G3Oc.
HAY-No. l timothy old, So 50Dl0.O0; do new,
Ss,75g90O; No. 2, S5OGa50; No. l clover,
mixed, $5.5O>g&OG wagon hay, S9.5el9lO.0O for
timothy.
COMMUNICATIONS chickens 65(07Oc
per pairi small 5OgGOc; spring chickens, $50
GOc per pair; ducks 40(g50c per pair; tur-
keys, 7@Sc per pound; geese 5O97Oc per pair
Dressed-Fancy chickens, l2Gl3c per pound
spring chickens, lIgl5c; ducks. ll@l2c; tur
keys, l8gl5c; geese, 7(GSc,
BUTTER-Elgin prints, 2l022c; extra cream.
cry, 2O]sG2lc; Ohio fancy creamery l6gl7c
country roll. l2Gl8c low grades and cooking
99llo.
CHEESE-New York, full cream, new make
sl5(gS3<c; new Ohios, full cream, SgS1Zc do,
SKINS 714Cq79zc; Wisconsin SWISS ll19Gl2c,
hmburger, new, 91E9l0c; brick cheese, pound
average, 012tGl0c,
EGGS-Strictly fresh Pennsylvania and Ohio
In cases, l21aglGci oandled, l31agl4c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Modern history furnishes no instance
of war between civilized powers where
so much has been won with so little
sacrifice of human life.
There may be severe fighting at
Manila before word can reach there of
the suspension OF hostilities. But what
ever may happen there the war and it's
results will make an era, and stand as q
marvel to mankind,
This country won what was demand
ed, and more, and all at the cost of a
few hundred lives on the fields OF bat
tie. And Spain, although losing more
than we, has got of cheap in this re.
spect,
The fact is that the less Of Cuba and
Porto Rico will be a benefit rather than
a calamity TO Spain. Her rule there has
long been outrageous and behind the
age and without prospect Of improve
ment.
The money cost Of the war is another
question, for as we have said, war these
days is expensive. Spain has found her
troubles in Cuba of late years running
into the hundred millions. What her
troubles in the Philippines has cost we
kuow not, but it is enough. Keeping a
people in bondage is risky business In
such case a standing army is necessary
and this is costly. Indeed tyranny is
wrong, and wrong is not right, and
never pays. In Europe, Russia Is the
only country where royalty has not 9
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

The Madrid Impartial tries to take
some comfort in an editorial on Spain's
loss of Cuba and Porto Rico. 1t says:
After all, those who exploited the
markets of the Antilles were only some
farmers and merchants. In certain
regions of the peninsula the exercise of
colonial sovereignty was utilized by
politicians to send their proteges as Off
cials to these islands, but the great mass
of the nation derived very little Rdvan-
tage and had TO bear the sacrifices neces-
sary to maintain our dominion.
1t is to be hoped that under our
management these islands will not be
utilized by politicians or reconstructed
under carpet-bag rule.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
SOLDIER MURDERER SENTENCED.
Must Stay In Military Prison For Life
For His Crime.

Must Stay In Military Prison For Life
For His Crime.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE war de-
partment received the following yes
terday:
"PoNCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 10.
Adiutant General, Washington:
Replying your cablegram. Private
Laduke been convicted by oourtmartial
for killing Private Stafford; sentenced to
life imprisonment; penitentiary Leaven-
worth designated. He is now under
guard here awaiting transportation.
"GlLMoRE, Brigadier General"
Alex Laduke was member of Com
pany l, Second Wisconsin volunteers,
and was enlisted at Marinette. Thomas
Stafford, the murdered man was q
member of the Thirteenth infantry,
regular army. The murder was the re-
suit of quarrel in wine shop near
Ponce, Porto Rico.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Canada is about to take vote on the
question Of prohibitory liquor leeisla-
ZION. The Canadian referendum is
placed in this form: care you in favor
Of the passing Of an act prohibiting the
importation, manufacture or sale OF
spirits, wine, ale, beer, cider and all
other alcoholic liquors for use as beyer-
ages7" The query is addressed to each
voter He has to express his opinion
On the subject-not give his vote direct
~ for or against prohibitory statute.
1t Is supposed that the Dorninion par
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Captain General Blanco has resigned
rather than supenntend the evacuation
~ Cuba, and surrender the island to the
United States.
Captain General August has also left
ais post at Manila, and has reached
Hong Kong.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
PATRICK OoRBETT'S CRIME.
Father of the Pugilist Killed His wife
and suicided.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17-Patnck ].
Corbett, father of James j. Corbett, the
pugilist, shot and killed his wife at IN
early hour yesterday morning. He then
turned the revolver upon himself and
committed suicide. The hypothesis
accepted by the family and by the init
mate acquaintances and friends of the
household is that Mr.. Corbett was
laboring under the effects OF temporary
Insanity,
AsBURY PARK, N. j., Aug. H.
Pugilist Corbett yesterday said he had
received word that his father had be.
come insane.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
DEFENDED GERMANY.
Ambassador White Said He Thought
Her Attitude Had Been
Correct.

BERLIN, Aug. 17.--Mr. Andrew D.
White, the United States ambassador,
before starting yesterday for Hamburg,
where he will take the waters, made
a statement, in which &c said, in part;
$50 far as l can see, the state of
things between Germany ana the
United States remains satisfactory.
Throughout the war the German gov.
ernment has treated us fairly; and, so
far from seeing any cause for complaint
on our part, it seems to me that the.
fairness Of the German governments,
attitude requires recognition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Now hospital Thrown open.

CHCKAMAUGA MILITARY PARK, Ca,
Aug. 1.-THE new Sternberg hospital,
situated near the Wilder tower, only q
short distance from Lytle staCion, was
thrown open for the reception Of the
sick at Camp Thomas yesterday. This
hospital has accommodations for l,2OO
and is the best fitted of any in the
camp, A corps Of Red Gross nurses are
in attendance and every comfort will
be given the patients. Scores of men
will at once be removed from the over.
crowded division hospitals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

Out of ton, 1000 pounds, OF sugar
cane is got 19O pounds plantation gran
ulated and 80 pounds OF second and
third, valued at s7.16 on the plantation.
The product of 1000 pounds Of sugar
beets in Nebraska is 22O pounds granu.
lated, valued at sll.55 at the factory.
The cost OF ton of cane at the factory
is somewhat less than ton of beets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
sfUK PENNSYLVANIANS.
Governor Hastings Trying 60 Arrange to-
Have Them brought Go Penn
syl yIytla For Treatment.


Have Them brought Go Penn
syl yshia For Treatment.
BELLEFoNTEs Pa, Aug. 17.--Governor
Hastings is enc>ea voring to arrange with
the war department to bring all sick
Pennsylvania soldiers from Camps AL
ger, Thomas, Tampa and other places
in the south to Pernsylvanfa at once by
hospital trains. Heis also calling upon
the several hospitals of the state who
have heretofore received state appro-
priations to provide free treatment.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. II. = The fol-
lowing dispatch in part was sent to
Governor Hastings yesterday:
="Should the state of Pennsylvania
decide to send train to the south to
gather the sick and wounded soldiers
Of the state and remove them north the
Medico- Chirurgical hospital of Phila-
delphia is ready and willing to take
care without any expense so the state
or to the soldiers of one OF more hun,
dred of our brave men.
JOHN V. SHOEMAKER,
"On behalf of the board of trustees"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
GENERAL WAgEreR ARRIVED.
The Fighting Southernor In Washington
by Order oil the President,

The Fighting Southernor In Washington
by Order oil the President.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-Major Gen
eral Joseph Wheeler, commander of the
cavalry division of General Shafter's s
army, arrived in Washington last night
about 10 p. III. from New York accom-
panied by his son, Joseph W. Wheeler,
q member of his staff.
Beyond the fact that he has been or
dered by the secretary of war to report
in Washington, General Wheeler said
he knew little about tine object of his
visit. From other sources, however, it
was learned that the president, desiring
to consult with him, had directed that
he be ordered here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. l7-The grand
council Of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction
Of the Young Mems Institute Cath.
olic beneficial society, met here yester-
day, 1926 delegates from the New Eng
land states, New York, New Jersey ana
Pennsylvania being present. Before
the opening Of the convention all the
delegates attended solemn high mass
in Sc. Johns GhurGh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
THE STARK COUNTY FAIR.

Secretary Lehman says; "Much in.
terest Is already manifested in the fair
which will be held September 27, 2S, 20
and 30. Many communications asking
for information, and requests for space
are being received. The fair promises to
be Of unusual interest and complete in
all departments. Arrangements have
been made for number of special at.
fractions. Children's day will again be
a great day. There will be a fox chase,
rabbit chase, mule race, pony race and
other amusing features for that day.
There will be q London Punch and Judy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

]. A. Rappe, a patIiarchical citizen of
Wis, arrived in Chicago last
and is resting here, prior to
visiting Cincinnati during the Grand
Army encampment. Mr.. RAppe is
the journey on foot, and en-
joying the trip, He is SO years old and
a seasoned campaigner, having fought
with Taylor and Scott in Mexico, and
marched with Sherman to the sea dur
ing the late rebellion. -[Chicsgo Record.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Removal of Prisoners to Spain.

NEW YORK, Aug. III. M. Ceballos,
the New York agent of the Compania
Trans-Atlantica, yesterday received a
forming him that four more steamship
loads of Spanish soldiers would sail
from that port for Spain this week and
that all the Spanish soldiers will have
left Santiago before Sept. L,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
Two Girls sulclded.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-Two young
women whose names are yet unknown
committed suicide yesterday by jump
ing from ferryboat into the Delaware
river, near the Chestnut street wharf,
this city. A pocketbook left contained
a piece Of paper on which was written
the following sentence: "We find we
are utterly unfit for this world and
will try another"
The glrls, it was learned later, were
Bessie Foust, aged 10. of 72l Federal
street, Camden, N. j., and Maud Huff
nagle, aged 20, Of 423 Reed street, this
city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18
SHIPS TO GO TO HAVANA.
They VIII Carry Provisions There and
to Other Points.


New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE first
steamship to sail for Havana since the
beginning of the war from the port OF
New York was the Schleswig of the
Munson line, which sailed yesterday
for Havana ond Matanzas, with pro-
visions.
The Bratten Of the Munson line is
expected to sail for Cardenas today and
the Ardanrose of the same line will sail
Saturday for Matanzas and Cardenas.
The chartered steamer Lydia of the
Ward line is scheduled to sail today for
Havana. She will carry "a passengers,
her full capacity. The Lydia will be
followed by the Matanzas, formerly the
Spanish prize steamer Guido. Both the
Matanzas and the Lydia are heavily
laden with provisions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-08-18

In 1896 Mr.. McKinley's plurality in
New York was 2GS ,469. Last year the
Democrats elected Judge Parker to the
Court Of Appeals by plurality GO,SS9
This was flop sudden enough to cause
4 Republicans head to swim. And yet
the Plat machine olgsns claim that
New York is sure to 60 Republican this
fall. Well, we will see.