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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
ANECDOTES OF OTIS.
HOW THE NEW HERO or MANILA
USED TO FIGHT INDIANS.

The Man whom Aguinnido Tried 60
Surprise Has often Outwitted the
witty sious and II Used to Cam
paignina with His Boots On.
When Aguiualdo planned to surprise
the American forces in Manila by max
ing a night attack. he made serious
mistake Major General Elwell Stephen
Otis is not the kind Of man who al
lows himself TO be surprised He is used
to doing all the surprising himself As
an old Indian fighter he has been trained
10 hold himself in readiness whenever
there Is any suspicion Of an enemy
Said retired army officer in speaking
of the first engagement at Manila
Nobody who knows Otis as | do
could have been Mt all surprised at the
result Of that fight Have you noticed
the disposition Of our forcesH The in.
fantry was spread out around the walled
city. and each division was supported
by artillery under the immediate com.
mand Of the division commanders Al
any time that II got too hot for the in
| fantry there was the artillery to pump
all kinds of hades into the insurgents
"Although have no personal knowl.
edge Of the situation there let me tell
| you something 1t wouldn't have made
any difference whether Mr. AguinaldC
had decided to make his attack on that
particular Sunday night. two weeks be
fore or had waited a year so long as the
| conditions remained unsettled and Otis
was in command he would be always
as ready as he was when the irsurgent,
| opened fire That's Otis He believe.
war is war. and that, so long as the
| people of the country where he is arr
not for him, they re against him "
General Otis has been called "tht
Fighting Brigadier because he has seer
so much active service and won every
step of his promotion He was never {
'son of somebody and he never had {
political pull Very little of his Ions
service has been spent in Washington
He began his career as captain o
volunteers in the Union army at tn,
opening of the civil war II was some
thing of sacrifice for him to enter tn
army, for as a young lawyer in Roches
ter he was Just beginning to be success
full Before the civil war was over b
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09

TRIBUNE OF CHAMBER or DEPUTIES
Deroulede, the Radical Socialist, Is one
of these. He is a picturesque figure,
with his bristling mustaChe and his
waving arms. What he says is seldom
known, for his appearance on the trlb-
une Is always the signal for a torrent
of shouts and cdtcalls, but the general
tenor of his remarks is well known.
They are fiery and denunCiatory of eY-
erything and everybody.
NJ. Baudry d'Asson, the Royalist
member is another disturber. At ev-
cry congress he takes advantage of the
most exciting crisis to rush up the steps
of the tribune and before the usheTs can
suppress him to shout "Vive lie roll"
two or three times. This done, he goes
quietly back to his seat and takes no
further part in the riot. He was once
imprisoned for two days because of one
OF these outbreaks, but II had no per-
manent effect on his enthusiasm.
The other day, when the senators and
deputies were in joint session and had
| before them the serious work of electing
| a president Of the French republic, the
session was just as noisy and undigni-
| fled as usual. Deroulede, as usual, was
| one of the chief participants. When II
| came his turn to mount the tribune and
\ cast his vote, he tried to address the
| chamber in spite OF the rules against
| speaking while a vote was in progress
| Being hooted down, he turned to Presi-
| dent Loubet and shouted up at him
some sentiments which were doubtless
very uncomplmentary. M. Loubet
shouted back and rang his bell.
This to us is one Of the odd features
| about the French chamber of deputies
| The speaker of our congress pounds
with a gavel on his desk. The speaker
| of the house of commons shouts: "Or-
| der! Order!" The French speaker
rings a gong. If he cannot quiet dis
| turbance, he has the recourse of putting
| on his hat, and this mere act adjourHs
| the session. The speaker Of the house
OF commons can leave the chair and
| thus suspend a sitting when mis- boys
are ungovernable.
| In both Paris and London the presid-
| ing officer can name" a member fine
him or suspend him temporarily from
| membership. The speaker at Washing
| ton has no such arbitrary power con-
| ferred on him by rule or law. Neither
| In France nor in England Is such a
thing permitted as appealing from this
| decision OF the speaker, ana In France
there Is no such paddock game as NOV
| Ing the previous question.
The house of commons chooses its
| speakers rather for their popularity
than owing to any gifts OF nrmness OF
| intelligence which they are supposed to
possess. The president Of the chamber
OF deputies Is chosen by the members
who are in a majority, and he is a ia
vorite of or supposed to represent the
Ideas Of the party in power. AS a mat
ter of fact. there are half a dozen par
ties in the Palais Bourbon, not one OF
| whom has an absolute majority, but
when II comes to electing a speaker
several OF the more moderate Republic
an groups combine their strength on
| one candidate 80 as to prevent the cleo
tion OF a Radical or a Royallst.
HOWARD SPENCE SINCLAIR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
FRANCES CONGRESS-.
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES A NOISY AND
UNIDENTIFIED BODY.

Some PecuIiarIties of the Manner In
which French Statesmen Conduct
the Business of Making Bnws--TIow
Unpopular Speakers Are siIenccd.
The French chamber Of deputies.
whose sessions have of late been Of such
a lively and important nature. can
scarcely be called deliberative body.
An American who watches It's sittings
and compares them with those Of our
house of representatives or with those
Of the house of commons will be highly
entertained.
The seats are arranged in a great
semlcrcular amphitheater, the aisles
converging In front to the highly ele-
waited desk OF the president of the
chamber. Just in front OF this desk IL
built out little shelf reached by a
short flight Of stairs on either side. This
is the tribune. Instead Of addressing
the chamber from wherever they may
happen to. stand on the floor Of the hail.
as do our congressman, the French dep
uties walk forward and climb up to the
tribune. There they turn their backs
on the presiding officer and talk to their
fellow members.
toOlitNliANb NNo VI NhANS iANhhbNAo
start for the tribune at the same time.
This leads to an impromptu foot race,
which adds little to the dignity of the
proceedings. But the deputies do not let
a lack of dignity bother them.
Even when he has gained the tribune
deputy Is not sure that he Will be al
lowed to speak. French lawmakers have
| good lungs, and they use them to drown
out the words of an unpopular speaker.
II this does not answer, they slam the
covers of their desks, which makes a
noise that is almost deafenlng. In our
congress Interruptions Of Il speaker are
rare and are always made in a courte-
| Gus manner.
But the French deputy does not stand
upon courtesy. He shouts and yells in
sulting remarks. taunts and accusa-
tons with the utmost freedom. The
| members speaking from the tribune
shout and yell back, making themselves
heard IL they can. but adding to the up
roar at any rate. Even the president of
the chamber often interrupts speakers
| with sarcastic remarks or comments.
| Then the speaker turns his back on the
deputies and has 1t out with" the pres
| ident
Some members can always be depend
ed upon to create a disturbance. Paul
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
e. e. 4. B.
beautiful
new
goods.

II there is a possible limit to va
riety in Dry Goods we've about
reached it. Nothing like the pres
ent assortments Of choice new goods
ever known before.
Extensiveness not confined to one
or two sections or lines of goods, but
all over the store-every enc of the
81 differ rent deI eIartments.
If within shopping distance, we
urge you to axe a tip and visit
the store you'll be pleased and sur
prised.
Displays resplendent with new
styles, new designs, new coIorings-
all the correct ideas of the new
season.
whether you buy or not, you'll
find the trip of advantage. Il nice
goods and less pay interest you,
you'll be a buyer-an enthusiastic
buyer.
If you'd rather send, cur mail or
der department is better prepared
than ever to give you prompt fiji
cient attention - Always glad to
send samples.
New Novelty Dress Goods, $50.
SOC, 75c yd. - best medium priced
goods we've ever sold Fine I'm
ported Dress Goods and Suitings,
81 90 to $500.
Tailorinps, 75c to $3 90.
Fine Tsilorings, 1925 yd., that
every lady who's going to have n
new tailored suit will find OF inter-
est.
The wash goods and silk stocks
were never better bidders for atten-
ton than now.-wlrh large assort-
ments, and styles and prices that
are convincing.
New cOlored Madras pretty for
shirt waists- 10c TO 35c y0.
Ham some Dress Cottons--a'most
no end to the assortment-20c to
Soc.
Send for the new picture book OF
Lace Curtains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
COLONEL GEORGE n. NJ. HARVEY.

ed as reporter in Chicago for a year
and finally in New York climbed to the
top of the ladder of journalism by be-
coming managing editor Of The World.
In 1893 Colonel Harvey left the sane
tum. He formed a business connection
with William c. Whitney and began the
development of electric railroad and
lighting properties. Now he is the right
hand man in the big syndicate which
owns immensely valuable franchises on
Manhattan Island and in other cities.
In 1898 he formed what became popu-
larly known as the Harvey syndicate
and bought the street railroads of Ha-
vana and other properties in the island
of Cuba. to whose development he has
since given large amount of time.
He obtained his title of colonel at the
age of 2l by appointment as ald-de-
camp on the staff of Governor Robert S.
Green of New Jersey. He was reap
pointed as chief of staff by Governor
Leon Albeit and was offered the same
position by Governor George T. Werts
but declined. Colonel Harvey is presi-
dent and director of several banks and
trust companies in New Jersey, and he
is a member of dozen or more arlsto-
cratic clubs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09

STAIRCASE FOR PALACE OF GLASS
posed Of solid crystal blocks The balus,
trade and newell posts will also be Of
glass
The palace has been designed by Nj
Ponsin, the celebrated artist in stained
glass, 1t is to be in height 10 feet
and in circumference l75 feet The en-.
tire structure will be of crystal, and ar
tistic effects will be produced by com
bining richly stained glass with electric
lighting
In front of the building there will be
crystal grotto, giving the approach
the appearance of a lake of ice After
passing through this fairylike grotto.
the visitor will come to the glass porch,
which is to be reached by broad flight
Of glass steps
The exhibits In the interior will be
entirely Of glass There will be fancy
glasswork of the various ages Eince
glass was discovered The process oi
glassmaking will be illustrated, and
skilled workmen will be employed Il
take orders from visitors for any kline
of glass or blowing specimens desired
as souvenirs of the exhibit
Apart from the interest that such ar
exhibit will have from an educationa
point of view the beauty of the seen,
in and out of the building when it il
lighted up at night can be readily i'm
agined The electric lights will illumi
nate the flashing crystal interior, anC
the maze of glassware will scintillat,
and gleam and glow in all the hues O
the rainbow as the rays catch the Gu
glass and polished ware of the stands
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
MAJOR GENERAL ELwELL 8. OTIS.


had risen to be brigadier general of
volunteers, and he entered the regular
army AZ lieutenant colonel
With only "A few years of peace serv
ice intervening he was sent west to
keep the Indians in order Under Miles
he fought the Sioux when they were
powerful and dreaded, and he has tao
kled in his day almost every savage tribe
of red men that has ever taken the
warpath So. you see. he knew exactly
how to deal with the wild bowmen
whom the Filipinos brought from the
interior of Luzon The white mans
burden is not new to his shoulders
One of his encounters with Sitting
Bull was particularly interesting Gen
eral Miles had ordered Otis to meet a
supply train that was due Miles then
had his headquarters at what is now
Fort Keogh Mon. and it was in the
heart of the Sioux hunting grounds
Moreover. the Sioux were on the war
path With little band of 1870 men
Otis struck off across the rugged will
derness, which swarmed with hostiles
He met the supply train and was on
his way back when he sighted Sitting
Bull with some 500 or 800 of his braves
The Sioux chief sent messenger with
q polite demand for Otis to surrender
his provisions and powder and leave or
stay and fight
"Tell your chief that if he wants
these supplies he II have to come and
take them, was the reply of the plucky
lieutenant colonel
The Sioux nutnumbered the whites
about six to une They began TO sur
round Otis little band Leaving his
train, with few of his men as rear
guard, Otis advanced The fighting
lasted all that day and the next Before
sunset of the second day Sitting Bull
had had enough
Otis took a prominent part in the
winter campaign Of 1857 against
Crazy Horse and for his meritorious
services at the battle of Wolf Mountains
was promoted to colonel That was a
wonderful campaign Those who have
seen only holiday soldiers OF even troops
on ordinary field service would scarcely
bdNO iCNOAhlNth llt fou bllINNlN anu GI
listed men who started mp the valley OF
the Tongue river. Montana ON the 29th
of December 1879 Over the heavy
woolen clothing supplied to the army
for winter wear the men were fur clad
from head " foot
In this condition they tramped on the
trail Of Crazy Horse, who, with large
force M Cheyennes, was camped along
Tongue river AT last the Indians gave
battle TO the soldiers II was terrible
fight, and Otis received several not very
serious wounds The battle ragged for
hours most of II in binding snow
storm but the Indians were driven al
last through Wolf mountains and to
ward the Big Horn range and the sol
diers worn out by cold and fighting re
turned to the cantonnent
LIEUrENAET II X GAHAN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
STILL ON THE BENCH.
But Dellenbaugh Quit the Bar
Association.
CONTINUED HIS DUTIES AS JUDGE.
His Attorneys Advised Him TO Not Leave
the Bench = Disbarment Case to BE
Taken TO the Supreme Court-Associa-
tion Meets To-day.

CLEVELAND, March 4.--Judge Frank
e. Dellenbaugh rendered his resignation
as member of the Cleveland Bar asso-
citation. The association will meet to-
day to act upon it. An exciting meet
ing was anticipated, as many attorneys
criticised the judge for continuing to
hear cases in court in view Of the late
decision of circuit court disbarring him
from practice as an attorney. The dis.
barment case, however, will be taken To
the supreme court and Judge Dellen.
baugh's lawyers advised him to continue
his duties upon the bench.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
TIE FILIPINO flag.

savage soul Yellow red, blue and
white do not make very harmonious
combination, however striking the eff
feet may be The two wide stripes are
red and blue, the blue being the upper
one The triangular field is white, and
the three stars and the sun in the cen
ter are yellow 1t is probable that the
sun signifies the big island of Luzon
while the three stars indicate the small
or islands throughout which the Fill
pinos have undertaken TO spread their
sway
This Gag has thus far been a hoodoo
TO the Filipinos for II has fallen on
several hastily deserted battlefelds
Specimens Of this emblem are said to
be highly priced by the American
troops, and the prospects are that fine
lot will be gathered In and forwarded
TO Washington, where they will add
much variety to our collection Of cap
tured battlefags
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09

members. and none but those elected to
do SO has ever broken the solemn and
fraternal vow of single blessedness.
This club, which is perhaps the only
one OF its kind in the country. is COM
posed of the best business and profess
sional young men in Waukegan. The
club life of the organization Is delight
full. the Limitation of membership being
the only disagreeable feature in the
minds of young men who longingly de-
sire to become bachelors"
The headquarters of the club are at
Third lake. where their clubhouse and
beautiful grounds are situated. A ia
nous sailboat, the property of the club
Is known all over the string OF lakes as
the Old Maid.
Four degrees are conferred upon
members by the Bachelors as follows:
Junior bachelor. senior bachelor, mar
ried bachelor and most reverend bach
elor. The last degree is conferred but
once In seven years and upon the chap
lain only.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
MoNrIJo PLACED IN PRISON.

The Spanish Admiral TO BE Courtmar,
tialed-Linares to BE Prosecuted.
MADRID, March 4.--Admiral Montejo,
who was in command of the Spanish
squadron destroyed by Admiral Dewey
in the battle of Manila bay, and the
carcerated in the military prison, pend
ing trial, for their conduct at Manila.
nf Gensrs aiSo ;mares aeeea he eo
was in supreme command at Santiago
at the time of the capitulation to Gen.
,eral Shafter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
A LITERARY CAPITALIST
New owner of The North Americas
Review and Ills Career.

Colonel George y. Mcclellan Harvey,
who has recently purchased that staid
and patrician periodical The North
American Review, is better known as n
fnancler and capitalist, but he began
his career in the world Of letters. Prob
ably he intends to devote some of his
leisure time. now that he has made for
himself a big fortune, to the congenial
field of literature.
Colonel Harvey IL stlll young man
of 35, and II was only about is years
ago that he went to work on a New
York paper as a reporter at very
small salary. Now he owns banks and
railroads, controls corporations and is
the chief figure in immense business
| enterprises. lie was born in Vermont
and with the equipment Of grammar
school education went TO Springfield
Mass, to do newspaper work. He work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
To Form Company of soldiers.

CINcINNATI, March 4.-Captain Chas.
Brecht of Company A, First o. V. l.,
received permission from Washington to
form a company under the new army re-
organization bill. Senator Foraker, with
Congressman Bromwell and Shattuc,
were endeavoring to secure permission
for the organization of full regiment
from Cincinnati,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
Cleveland Public BuildInr. /,

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The Cleve-
land public building bill carries an ap-
preparation of $500 900, which is to
be expended in the acquisition Of ground
additional to that occupied by the pres.
ent postofflce and for the erection on
the combined site of magnificent
building, which is to accommodate not
only the postoffice, but all other federal
offices and courts In Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
A UNIQUE CLUB.
waukeEan's Bachelors who Enter
Matrimony Only by Ballot,


Waukegan. Ills, boasts of a most
unique organization. 1t is known as
the Bachelors club and It has recently
come into prominence by reason of a
somewhat interesting coincidence. DR..
w. w. Pearce. mayor of Waukegan.
was the first president OF the Bachelors
club. About a year ago he offered $50
medal for the member OF the club who
should first become the father of twins
Much to his own surprise, Mayor Pearce
has won his own medal.
From this you gather that the men,
bers OF the Bachelors club need not OF
necessity remain bachelors In fact
They must be single in order to be ELI
gible % membership. however. The
right to marry Is given to the members
by special election, one being chosen
every year. whether 1t is his own de-
sire to enter the field of matrimonial
bliss or not. There were II charter
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
sILvELA TO FORM A CABINET.
The Conservative Leader Accepted the
Task From the Queen.

The Conservative Leader Accepted the
Task From the Queen.
MAnRID, March 4.-The queen regent
as the result Of her consultations with
the statesmen, generals and political
leaders. informed Senior Sagasta that she
desired to retain the present chamber
and she then invited him to reconstruct
the cabinet.
Senior Sagasta replied that it would be
impossible for him to remain premier
without dissolution.
Thereupon the queen regent referred
the same request to Senor Montero Rios,
president of the senate, who declined for
the same reason.
Finally Senor Silvela, the Conserva,
tive leader, accepted the task, and it is
expected that he will submit Conserva.
tive ministry to her majesty for her ap.
proval.
The newspapers predict that popular
demonstrations will greet Conservative
ministry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09

good" 40 One Minute Cough Cure That
8 the one infsllible remedy for all lung,
throat or bronchial troubles. Insist
vigorously upon having It II "something
else" ia offered you. q y. Miller, East
End Pharm., 1920 Il Eist Tuscarawas st.,
Fred p. shanafelt Il Co., w. Tuscarawas
st., Fishers drug store, 435 East Tusca.
raWas 81.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09
SCHOONER BURNED.
Gunboat Concord Destroyed Vessel Loaded
with Supplies For Rebels In
the Philippines.

MANILA, March 4.-(5.15 p. M 1.-The
United States gunboat Concord arrived
here after weeks cruise along the west
coast of island of Luzon. The only in
cident of her trip was the burning Of a
schooner loaded with supplies for the
rebels at Dagupan, the terminus of the
railroad. The natives fed and aban-
doned the town when the gunboat
anchored i'll the bay.
NEW YORK, March A dispatch
from Manila said: "It is rumored that
a steamer with 10000 stands of arms
and ammunition, which were bound for
the Philippines, has been seized in Jap.
anese waters by the japanese authori'
ties"
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The follow.
ing dispatch was received by Secretary
of War Alger from General Otis in
answer to Secretary Alger's inquiry
Thursday respecting the number Of
American prisoners held by the in.
surgents:
"MAHnA, March 3.
Secretary of War. Washington:
Insurgents have not IL take nor dc
they hold single prisoner of war. They
havO three soldiers in Malolos picked uI
in january, who, without permission,
went amoung them near Cavite and
Caloocan. 1 am looking after them and
providing money. Have captured ovel
1900 insurgent soldiers since Feb. and
hold the majority as prisoners Of war,
Detrimental reports which reach the
United States manufactured in Hong,
kong. Troops here in splendid condi,
ton, OTIS"
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Tebau Reached Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, March 4.--Capt Tebeau
of the Cleveland baseball club arrived
in town. All the players will go to Hot
Springs to train, starting March 13.
Tebeau declares that to the best Of his
knowledge the team will represent
Cleveland as usual this year and says
he has already ordered the uniforms
with the name Cleveland on them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-03-09

Not one child dies where ten formerly y
died from group. People have learned
the value Of One Minute Cough Cure
and uss 1t for severe lung and throat
troubles. II immediately stops cough'
ing. II never fails. n. G. Miller, las
End Pharm., 1890 q. Tuacarawss st.
Fred p. shanafelt d o., West Tuscara
wac st Fisher's drug stores ass 4 ,s'
Tuscarawas Bt.