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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14

The engagement Of Miss Annie
Moss, daughter of DR.. Hunter Nc
CURE, of Richmond, Va, to Mr.. VIM.
H. CLAY, prominent young lawyer Of
Savannah, Ga. has been announced.
The wedding will take place at the
residence Of DR.. Mcclure. on Novem-
Der l6
Mrs. Annie S. Hall, widow of Rev.
Charles H. Hall. Of the Virginia Con-
ference, Methodist Epicopal Church
South, died Thursday at the residence
Of her son. in-lsw, Mr.. r. B. Davis, in
Petersburg, Va, after an illness Of a
few days. The deceased was promi-
nently connected with the Woman's
Missionary Society Of the Methodist
Church South. having been for many
years past its corresponding secretary.
Rev. DIR. Edward Mack, pastor OF
the First Church of Norfolk, Va, Of
fered Thursday at the meeting OF the
North Presbytery resolution concern.
ing the marriage of divorced persons,
which declares that the laxity Of the
marriage relation. the prevalent pre-
versions Of the divine ordinance sus.
tanning the sanctity Of marriage and
the shameful immortality in our social
order are due 70 the interpretation on
the part of Christian people Of this doc
trine. The resolution calls upon the
Presby terian General Assembly for a
strong deliverance on the subject
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
CALIFORNIA; Fruit Crop.

San Francisco, Oct 10 According
to estimates made by experts. the farm.
ers Of California will receive something
like sl5 900. 900 this season for such
products Of their orchards and vine
yards as are canned or dried. This is
an advance of about So, 800 900 over the
total received last year.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14

There seems now to be no doubt
whatever of hostilities between the
English and the Beers in the Trans
yaal. or South African Republic.
Kruger. the President Il that Republic
believing that the English cabinet
were protractiug the negotiations for
adjustment OF the difficulties in order
to gain time TO complete their military
preparations, took the iniative IN an
"ultimatum" demanding the with
drawal, within forty eight hours, Of
the English troops from the vicinity OF
his territory. All England is in a
flame Of Indignation, and angry over
this peremptory demand and it is not
unlikely that before the reader peruses
these lines collision will have taken
place between the hostile forces
There are ominous intimations
that the United States will not be an
Indifferent spectator Of this determi-
nation Of England to extend and
strengthen her colonial possessions In
South Africa by the argument OF gun
powder and cannon balls. They say
when Germany was meditating inter
ference in behalf of Spain, during the
early period Of our occupation Of Ma
Mia. the British lion gave growl
which was heard all over the continent
Of Europe. and which gave Germany
and all other powers to understand that
they could not interfere with the Uni
ted States in her war with Spain. In
reciprocation Of this Secretary Of State
Hay and President Mckinley have, so
it is said, giving the English Embas-
sador to understand that his country
will have the sincere sympathy and, II
need be, the active sympathy Of the
United States in her Transvaal war.
And so. step by step, we are enter
ing upon the career of territorial con-
quest and expansion which keeps
the powers of Europe in con-
slant state of jealousy, and in constant
danger of hostile collision. The
United States seizss the Philippine
archipelago and England warns the ma
tions Of Europe to keep their hands off.
England makes war upon the South
African Republic. and the United
States intimates its sympathy and her
readiness to give assistance If neces-
sary What has become Of the tradi-
tional policy of the United States to
keep clear of the quarrels and
contentious of the European nations:
Where is the admonition q Washing
ton and Jefferson TO keep alOof from
"entangling alliances with foreign
nations. " All these old.time notions are
now whistled down the wind and at one
bound we have jumped into the noisy
aud turbulent arena Of European poll
tics and European contentious over the
acquisition of territory. What is 70
be the end? Who can tell: Here we
are hurrying additional battleships and
additional regiments to the Philippine
Islands, ten thousands miles away.
Thousands upon thousands Of men and
millions upon millions Of money
are to be expended in order to secure
an archipelago in the distant tropics,
when we have already vast continent
capable Of sffording homes for ourselves
and our posterity for hundred years
to come.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
That Trobbing Headcho.

Would quickly leave you If you used
DR. Kings New Life Pills Thousands Of
sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Neyous Headaches
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health Elsy 10
take Try them. only % cents Money
back il not cured Sold by NJ. NJ
Lewis. Druggist
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14

Brother Ellyson is having difficult
Job In harmonizing the discordant ele-
ments In some Of the counties and Sen
atorial districts. There is melodious
note In his voice and pleasing gesture
In his hand and q winning way in his
mediatorial Offices but in some Of the
rebellious counties it seems impossible
to pour enough oil on the troubled wa
ters to produce a political calm. The cry
goes out that there is too much manage
ment, too much attempt on the part Of
State and county committees and
''bosses" las they call them) to do for
the people what the people prefer to do
for themselves Why cannot brethren
dwell together in unity?
A goodly thing it is to meet
In friendships circle bright,
Where nothing mars the pleasure sweet
Nor dims the radiant light.
IT'S like dew at evening shed
On Hermon's sacred hill,
IT'S like the oil on Asron's head
That TO his feet distill.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
A Frirhtful Blunder

will often cause horrible Burn, Scald
Out, or Bruise Bucklen 8 Arnica Salve
the beat in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores
Fever Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Felons. Corns.
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth Only 26cts. box Cure guar
snteed. Sold by M. NJ. Lewis, Drug
Riat
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14

Arrangements have been made for
the unwilling Of the monument In
Hollywood to Miss Winnie Davis.
Hon r. B Munford, Of Richmond,
Va has been chosen orator for the &C.
oasion, which is November 9.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
YELLcw-FEvER DISAPPEARING.
No New Cases at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Oct ~ No new cases
were reported to the Board Of Health
to day, although one death was record.
ed. The increase in deaths and the
lack Of new cases is sign of the fever S
disappearing.
SEVEN NEW CASES.
Key West. Fla, oct ~ The new
cases Of yellow-fever reported todey
number seven the deaths. two. Three
physicians made no report today.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
Americans Burned at the Stake.

Marquette, Mich, Oct. l3-Willis
Mcguire, formerly an attorney at Mar
qaette, now of the mining district Of
Sonora. Old Mexico, writes that his
two mining partners. Ramsey and
Miller. who undertook to work and
prospect in the territory ovsrrun by
Yaqui Indians, were overpowered ana
putxo death By burning at the stake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
Thousands Killed by an Earthquake.

Amsterdam, Oct ~ "A dispatch
from Batavia, capital Of the Dutch
East Indies, states that violent earth
quake has visited the south side Of the
island Of Ceram
The earthquake destroyed the town
Of Amhei and killed. it is estimated,
4, 600 persons. besides injuriug 80
others
Full details Of the disaster have not
yet been obtained
Oeram is an island of the Malay
Archipelago. East Indies, and is the
largest of the Molucca group. except
one. Ii is near the western extremity
Of New Guinea and directly north Of
Australia The region in which II is
situated has been visited by some Of
the most terrible earthquakes IN the
worlds history
The island belongs to the Netherlands
Ii has al area Of 10 900 square miles.
about one-fourth larger than New Jer-
sey. and has population Of 200 .OOO
nearly all Malsys
Ceram has not been thoroughly ex-
plored. Huge mountain ranges. from
5000 to 1900 feet in height. extend
through it, The valleys are rich and
are full OF luIuriant vegetation. The
sage palm grows to agreat height there
and clover and nutmegs grow wild.
The coasts OF the island are peopled
by bold and hardy fishermen and traf
fickers. who carry their produce t.
neighboring islands. In the interior
are the AlfoOras, race apparently
identical with the people u the Oele-
bes Christian missionaries have made
numerous converts along the coasts
The aborigines In the interior are
mostly idolaters, and there are also
many MOhammedans on the island.
The country is governed by native
chiefs under Dutch supervision
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14

The shaft Of the old Confederate
Merrimac the first ironclad constructed
in the world, has been placed in the
Confederate Museum at Richmond, Va.
For several years it has stood at the
Gallego Mills It now finds place
on a base in the grounds Of the mu-
scum which had been prepared for It,
An auti-Hanna Republican movement
has begun in Ohio.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-14
See the New Goods at
S. G. WALLACE'S
In these glorious DEWEY mornings come,
When wise as SLY, there is not one
But that can down a very SAMPSON,
To get a chance TO GUY these goods so handsome.

great many goods bought at CngOu Sae for much
will II for
purchased leading northern kes the
styles Ladies Silks and Trimmings Ladies and Cbdrens
Excellent line Of Percas, Gnghsms and
Cscoes Camers Kersevs, Ky Jeans and Fsnne All
White and COored Blankets
values Trunks and Sace don't forget I'm
C aud everything else needed the Notion line can get
full of carefully selected
Dr department Country please
no te this fact
Come early and when you happy tell others.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
AN EpILEPTIC
Caused Great Excitement BY
Falling Across the Street
Railway Track.

Some commotion was caused In
North Cleveland avenue Friday morn
ing on the part of residents who saw a
man lying across the street railway
track at Meyer avenue. The man was
lying motionless and IL was at first be-
lieved that he had been struck by an
electric car and instantly killed. Mr..
John MCGOWAN, who resides at the in
tersection of the avenues. quickly ran
into the street to learn what really was
the matter, and he found Martin
Martin Shantz, we'll known character
residing in the southeast end of the
city, breathing heavily as though he
was dying. Mr.. MCGOWAN telephoned
to the police station and the patrol
wagon accompanied by officers hurried
to the scene. 1t appears that Shantz
had been walking up the avenue when
he was overcome with a fit of epilepsy
and he had apparently started across
the street Another resident witnessed
Shantz's struggles before the man was
found lying upon the track. Shantz
was taken to the police station and
dlleI xii was IeletiSSu' "A
few minutes after walking out of the
police station Shantz returned and re-
ported that some fellow had robbed him
of so cents, and he wanted to see the
mayor so as to have the man arrested.
Shortly after Q o'clock telephone
call was received from the same vicin-
ity, and a woman very excitedly told
the officers that a man had fallen over
there and was dying. The wagon again
responded, accompanied by Sergeant
Wielandt and Superintendent Reed
and Shantz was found lying upon the
ground in the throes of another fit. He
was picked up and removed to his home
by the officers. An attempt has been
made to have Shantz removed to hos
pital for treatment, but the state au-
thorities refuse to accept him, as he
had been in one and left it and re-
fused to remain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

What more opportune time than the
week before Christmas-the anniver-
sary OF the era Of Peace on earth, good
will to men"-to stop through friendly
mediation the dreadful war in South
African
With this incentive. and with the
warrant of unvarying international
usage for a century supported by the
express sanction of The Hague Con-
ference, how can President Mckinley
longer hesitate? How can he face
Christmas with a war raging that
he might have averted-that he may
even now stop?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
IRREGULARITY
Alleged In the Transfer of a
Property and a Lawsuit
Is Commenced.

Homer v. Briggle, as guardian of
Martha ]. Winnings. has sued Louis
and John Bloomfield and John and
Elizabeth Shaffer to collect judgment
Of S744 secured at the September term
of court. The judgment was against
the first three defendants on an exec
utor's bond. The plaintiff says that
the Bloomfields are insolvent and that
Shaffer has given his wife, Elizabeth, a
mortgage upon all his real estate for
it's full value of $4,000 in order to make
it impossible to collect the judgment.
The court is asked to declare the mort
gage void and to order the property
sold to pay the claim. Welty and AL
baugh represent the plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26

nize the right Of these two South Afri-
can republics to existence, to welcome
the Beers to their proper place in the
Anglo-Saxon family of nations? In
short, may not Her Majesty's govern
ment now consider, with the rest of the
world, that the war has gone far
enough2
In conclusion, 1t is impossible to read
General Sir Redvers Buffers dispatch
from Chieveley camp without being
being struck by the possible disastrous
effect his defeat may have upon the
prestige of British arms, not only in
South Africa, but all the world over.
To say that the situation is desperate
may be an exaggeration, but it is
certainly a grave one.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
REGULAR TRAINS.
Passenger Service Started On
the Ashland and Wooster
Railroad.

While freight trains have been run
regularly on the Ashland and Wooster
railroad since the completion of the
road into Ashland, yet the equipment
of the road was such that the running
of passenger trains on schedule time
could not be started.
The travelling public has been insist
ing that passenger service be given,
and yielding to this, General Manager
H. r. Smith on Wednesday put pas
senger train into commission. The
train on leaving Ashland carried %
passengers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
GONE FAR ENOUGH.
An Appeal to Queen Victoria to Stop the
Bloody War In South Africa.
New York Herald \


1t is significant to note in the great
mass of American press comments a
strong sentiment for the struggling
Boer republics and widespread feel
ing that the war has now gone far
enough. The popular sentiment and
that feeling will be greatly strengthen
ed by General Buffers defeat.
Without waiting for any mediatory
advance or friendly suggestion from
any foreign power would not Her
Majesty's government display states
manship by voluntarily moving to stop
the war, and thus show that Joseph
Chamberlain and Cecil Rhodes are not
the British lion but only the tip of it's
tail? Must not this step be taken
sooner or later. and the sooner it il
now taken will 1t not be the better?
Her Majesty's government must see
that beyond the British Isles the senti-
ment of the world today is that the
inalienable right, If not the manifest
destiny, of the two little South African
republics is liberty and independence
In defense of that right the Beers are
struggling against the powe: of a
mighty empire with heroic patriotism
that must command the admiration of
even their zoe. They have demonstrated
their ability to defy a well equipped
and officered army 100000 strong, and it
Is question whether England can
conquer them with double that force.
They are fighting as the American
patriots Of the revolution fought, for
liberty and independence They are an
imated by the same patriotism, the
same love of freedom, the same de-
termination to defend their rights.
Does England today regret the states
manship and justice that wisely
recognized American independence and
gave birth to the greatest of all re-
publics and the best of all England's
friends? VIII not Her Majesty's gov
ernment see that 1t may be an equally
wise stroke OF craftsmanship and not
less to the credit of England to recog-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
ALLIANCE WINS AGAIN.
Man Who Was Latterly From
That Place Gets an APP
pOintment.

Another of the appointees of Govern
or-elect Nash may be credited to Stark
county, thus reducing the chances of
the county for getting anything else.
Henry c. Ellison, who was made a staff
officer, was former Stark county man,
and the last work he did in this county
was at Alliance, which duly accredits
him there.
Henry G. Ellison was born in Marl-
boro township, Stark county, in 1912,
and entered the army at the age of 20
years as a private in company F, One
Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio volunteers.
On the organization of the company he
was elected second lieutenant, and by
the election of the captain to the posi-
ton of colonel, Ellison was promoted to
first lieutenant. Dec. 2, 1862, he was
permanently detached from the COM
pany as adjutant of the regiment,
and served until the regiment was mus
tered out in 1866. He returned home in
1865, and in the fall of 1866 was elected
county auditor of Stark county and
served two terms until 1871, when he re-
signed to accept a position as cashier
of the City bank of Canton. Later he
became one Of the organizers and CASH
Ter of the First National bank of AL
lance, where he served until 1879, when
he resigned to accept a similar position
with the City National bank at Can
ton.
In 1888 Mr.. Ellison went to Cleveland
and accepted the position of cashier of
the Ohio National bank. In this capacity
he served until 1899, when the State
National bank was chartered and Mr..
Ellison became cashier. In 1895 he was
elected vice-president of this bank and
still holds this office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
THE
AMERICAN CITIZEN

The Encyclopedias Britannica con-
tains numerous articles which relate to
the science of government and which
are of special interest to every citizen
who has a voice in the conduct of pub
lie affairs, no less than to the students,
professional politicians, and statesmen.
Every American citizen should study
the article.
On Government in General a thought
full article U on the forms Of govern
ment, (2) on the sphere of government.
History of American Politics treats
Of TIE Foundation Principles, Political
Parties, Departments Of Government,
Citizenship. Relations with other gov
ernments. Important passages in the
Political History of the United States.
Then the Britannica is rich in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
Legal Notice.

Lyde Longstreet, who resides at Riv-
erside, California, Mollie Baer, who re-
sides at Foreston, ILL.,, Sue Bergderfer,
Fred Bergderfer and Blanche Bergder-
fer, who reside at st. Joseph, Mo-, Chas.
Troxel, or his unknown heirs, whose
residence is unknown, will take notice
that Anson p. Jones, executor of the
estate of the last will and testament
of Elizabeth Jones, deceased, on the 21st
day Of June, 1897, filed his petition in
the probate court, within and for the
County of Stark and State of Ohio, al
leging that the personal estate of said
deceased is insufficient to pay her debts
and the charges of administering her
estate; that she died seized in simple
fee of the following real estate situated
in said county, to-wit:
Being part Of lot No. 2455, in the City
of Canton, described as follows Com
mencing at the south west corner of
said lot, thence running north along the
west line of said lot, a distance of 80
feet, thence in an easterly direction
and parallel to the south line of said lot,
a distance of 25 feet, thence in south
erly direction and parallel to the west
line of said lot, a distance of 80 feet,
to the south line of said lot; thence
westwardly in the south line of said lot,
a distance of 25 feet to the place of be-
ginning, together with the right of the
use of private driveway or alley 20
feet in width at the north end of said
described tract.
The prayer of said petition is for the
sale Of said premises for the payment OF
debts and charges aforesaid.
The persons first above mentioned
wiz further take notice that they have
been made parties defendant to said
petition, and that they are required to
answer the same On Or hafOra the Goth
day of January, 1900.
Canton, Ohio. December Q, 1899.
ANSON p. JONES.
Executor of the last will OF Elizabeth
Jones.
SEEMAN & SEEMAN,
His Attorneys.
Published in Stark County Democrat
six weeks, beginning December 10
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
Grain-O! Grain-O!

Remember that name when you want
a delicious, appetizing, nourishing food
drink to take the place of coffee. Sold
by all grocers and liked by all who have
used 1t. Grain-O is made of pure grain,
it aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimulent, but a
health builder and the children as well
as the adults can drink 1t with great
benefit. Costs about u as much as cof-
fee. 15c and Csc per package. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O. A)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
Are Properly Tabled.

M. S. Gillett and wife, Cripple Creek,
Colorado, was modestly inscribed on
the Barnett house register last night
by the worse-half of the firm when they
arrived. One of their valises was
marked in conspicuous letters, Groom"
another Bride" and a third Bride and
Groom" so that there is little doubt
of the nature of the trip they are TAX
ing. They are still at the Barnett.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-12-26
BUT if you live out
of town or can not
conveniently call at
our store, this coupon
will bring you all the
information it is pos
sible to send by mail.
III
MECHANICS

knowledge and skill constitutes the
difference between the good artisan
and the bungler. The good mechanic
must not only know what are the best
tools to use; he must understand the
philosophy of the forces with which
he deals, and must seek to comprehend
the natural laws which govern or regu-
late the operations connected with his
handicraft. Such knowledge makes of
the humblest workman the foreman,
the manager, the inventor, the skilled
astisan.