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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

GUS and modest, very plain and unpre-
nized in any of them.
The merchants of the island are
nearly all Chinese, who possess the
Yankee instinct to a strong degree. The
city has 80 stores. and As of them are
owned by the Chinese. They are
shrewd class and have an absoluts
monopoly Of trade, secured from a Chi
nese captain. who is supreme monarch
of the mercantile field. He determines
who may hire coolies, what they are to
receive, who can open stores and in
what location, and the Chinaman who
enjoys the strongest pull with the cap
tain reaps the greatest profits from the
business world. Several opium joints
are running in full blast. some are IL
eensed, and others are not, but all do
heavy business. and the vice is fast I'M
dermining the health of its thousands
of devotees throughout the island
Spanish laws and royal decreeS con-
tinue to be. in effect in the collection of
customs duties, and the restricted emf
grafton laws of the United States in
relation to the Chinese are being en-
forced, much to the disgust of the orr
entail John, who chafes under it and
complains to the powers at Picking,
who are helpless in the matter and I'M
able to aid him in the least.
1.-THE American authorities will have
to face serious problem in the quiet
ing of titles to property. From time
immemorial 1t has been the custom TO
recognize the rights of squatters, and
possession has been more than nine
points of the law in nearly every case.
Many buildings are claimed and occu-
pied by the Chjnese that were Spanish
property before the war, and the
chains of title necessary to follow will
be task that viii puzzle the most ex-
pert abstraetors of the country. Agri-
culture is one of the lost arts and what
vegetables are used are found growing
wild. The climate is excellent, the wa
ter is remarkably good and earth
quakes are unknown. The rainfall is
considerably less than in Luzon. De-
cember, January and February are the
hot months. Three or four crops can
be raised each year and vegetation is
continuous.
''Zamboanga occupies a magnificent
site for large eastern city. From the
foothills to the coast 1t Is seven miles
and the fort marks the eastern limits.
1t was erected 800 years ago and has
walls 90 feet in thickness. making it q
safe retreat against all foes who should
attack it. The north part of the island
is as yet unexplored and is the part to
which the fabulous tales of rich gold
fields refer. That gold exists in this
part of the island in generous amounts
is now accepted by all acquainted with
the situation. Prospectors are here
awaiting military protection before
venturing among the savage tribes,
who become warlike when an invasion
of that part of the country is contem-
plated. This island is beyond question
the richest of the entire group. The
natives are peacefully inclined and NO
trouble is anticipated at this time.
They build their huts from bamboo
and use thousands of feet of mahog-
any, rosewood and ebony in their con-
struction without a thought of its
princeiy value when exported"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
Funerals.

An immense crowd turned out to attend
the funeral OF Mr.. Galen kyd Douglas
Seckrnan, which took place ON the Ist.
M. Z. church, Sunday afternoon at two
O'Clock, DR.. !. A. Price conducting the
services. The large church was filed to
overlooking and there was hardly standing
room in the halls and galleries. The
City Band attended and PLAYED dirges on
the way to the cemetery and at the grave
of the deceased The horn of the de-
ceased member was carried at the head
of the procession by the president of the
band, Mr. Geo. Shaffer.
The pail bearers were. A. ID. Darby,
John Poisal, Asbury Chambers, Snyder
Martin, Charles Beckley and Harry Dorm.
Interment was made in Green Hill ceme-
terry. w. H. Wilen funeral director.
MRS. MATTHEWS.
The funeral of Mrs. Susan EMatthews
took place from the house on West Stephen
street Saturday afternoon at two o clock,
Rev. Trump conducting the services.
The pail bearers were Theo. Buser,
Jacob Eversole, Edward Chambers, VIII.
kaufman ]. w. Martin and ]. w. Rankin,
CHARLES IODINE.
The remains of Charles F. Bodne were
taken to Hedgesville Sunday afternoon,
where they were buried with Masonic
ceremonies. Services were held in the M.
Z. church, South, Rev. Potter officiating.
Currant and Seeded Raisins Ioc pound
Citron 10 and IS Id. Dates Sets. h., at
Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
Gerardstown.

The Public School closed yesterday
with music and rectations from two until
four in the afternoon.
Miss Myra Henshaw is spending few
days with her grandmother.
Mr.. Turner Pitzer has purchased two
hundred acres of the Gold Farm from Mr..
John l.. Miller.
The commencement of the White Hall
Normal Academy was held last night in
the Greenspring church, Fred. Co. Va.
The program began with the hymn "All
Hail the Power Of Jesus Name" followed
by prayer. Several good recitations by
members OF the school, and an address by
County Supt., M. Nj. Linch.
Address by Prof. J. S. Gruber presi-
dent OF the Shenandoah Normal school at
Reliance, Va.
There were two graduates, Willie
Bailey and Henry Barrett. The diplomas
we're presented by Supt. Linch.
A large audience was present and ex-
pressed themselves well pleased with the
evenings entertainment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
OFFICERS STORY.
Pictures vividly the Horrors Of Talana
Hill.

Lieutenant r. G.. Stirling, First
Kings Royal Rifles, has sent some in-
teresting particulars of the Talana
Hill engagement:
"When we got the order to advance
my heart was rather in my mouth, as
knew then we were under fire, and
in minute or two l might be a corpse
or rather cold. However. up l had to
get and give my men a lead. They all
behaved splendidly Bullets came
whizzing past rather unpleasantly. |
was dying to run to get to the wood.
However l got SO excited / forgot ev-
erything. Half way across the open
was fence, and getting over there
some poor fellows were shot. At last
we got to the fence. Several Dublins
had been wounded. They then moved,
while we took a rest.
Bullets here kept coming sideways
from the second hill. Then we moved
again and came right through the
wood. In the wood there were plenty
of bitches, and at the end of the wood
there was wall. We lay there to get
breath Poor Humbro was shot
through the jaw, but would take no
notice. Then came the bad part There
was a bramble edge on the top of the
wall, so one could not go over. but
there was a gateway, and through
this we all had to go, and it was a
hot time; but there were some beauti-
full rocks about so yards off. so not
much damage was done.
when we got under the walls some
heavy firing took place, lasting nearly
two hours. I had several shots with
the mems rifles. Then we crossed the
road to take the hill; that was the
worst place. Nugent, who went over
with me was shot in the leg. When |
got half way up the hill l found my
self next to Hambro. who had been
wounded twice; we lay down under
the rocks, as the firing was very
heavy We saw lots of men shot as
they crossed the wall. Hambro and
had to retire.
81 had my helmet knocked off with
a piece of rock and the shell hit.
When I went up the hill a second
time, Hambro was lying almost dead,
with his legs reduced to pulp. Too
terrible! I suppose shell must have
hit him from behind. We must have
been there for an hour, bullets whiz-
Zing over us. Colonel Sherston was
dying; his groans were awful. Gin
cinnati ENQUIRER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
Fell from Train.

VIM. Huff, a young man about twenty
FIVE years of age residing at Bakerfon,
Jefferson county. fell from freight train
No. % about mile this side of Kearneys-
vile Sunday morning and sustained pain
full injuries. 1t is supposed that he got
on the train here in an intoxicated condi-
ton and was unable to hold on until he
reached Bakerton. He was taken to the
home Of Mr.. Cox at Kearneysville and a
telegraph message sert to Engle's Switch
for his parents.
DR.. Henshaw was summoned from this
city to attend him. A cash was cut in his
scalp the whole length of his head and his
face was badly bruised about the eye. The
wounds are not serious.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
Moving.

The family of Mr.. A. P. Robey. corner
King and Church streets, are preparing
to moved to Cumberland where they wills
make their future home.
The family of Mr.. John M. Young, who
have been residing on Raleigh street,
have move into the house vacated by the
the family of Z. I. Sprinkle.
Mr.. T. J. Clarke, Of the Baker Bros
stone quarries, has moved to this city
from Bakerton. Jefferson county, and has
taken up his residence at 524 West Mar
tin street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
YES on Nos
Martinsbusg People Respectfully
Asked 20 Answer Those Questions.

Is there anything in the evidence Of
ones senses )?
Is there anything in the testimony Of
ones friends
Can reliance be placed upon statements
from people we know
Are the opinions of local citizens of any
greater moment than those of strangers z
Would YOU sooner believe people living
in some far away place than citizens OF
your own city
We think not, for home proof can east
ly be investigated
Mrs. Sarah f. Moore, corner Of Stephen
and Church streets, says:-"My back was
often so lame. and painful that had to be
pulled up when lying down. had such
agonizing attacks of excruciating pain that
had been killed by slow torture the suf-
fering could not have been worse.
tried faithfully for years to obtain some
medicine or preparation which would help
me, let alone radically cure me. ex-
hausted all my knowledge of ordinary
household remedies. followed the advice
of acquaintance and friends who pre-
scribcd for me. placed myself in the hands
of more than one physician and was treat
ed by specialist in Cincinnati When
my son went to Matthaei's pharmacy for
Doan's Kidney Pills | was sadly in need
of them. The first box did me more good
than anything ever used. followed up
the treatpent and ! emphatically declare
that cannot express the high estimation
in which hold Doans Kidney Pills
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by al
dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-Mlburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S. Remember the
name Doans, and take no other
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

Compound IS the overcoming OF cases
of supposed barrenness. This great
medicine is so we'll calculated to regu-
late every function Of the generative or
gans that its efficiency is vouehed for
by multitudes of women.
MRS. ED. WoLroRp, of Lone Tree.
Iowa, writes:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
AUcTIONEERING.

Having procured licence for auctioneer
ing. respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage in that line. | will cry
sales on per centage or lump the Job.
MY charges shall be reasonable and salts
faction guaranteed.
Z. r. HENSON,
7-I-o9-Iy Bunker Hill, w. va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

MOTHERHOOD is womans natural destiny.
MI Many women denied the happiness of children
through arrangement Of the generative organs
Actual barrenness rare
Among many triumphs Of Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31
Thought All Dogs Barked.

"Are you an old sea dog?" asked
four-year-old Bobby of his sailor I'M
Gle. whom he had just met for the
first time.
Eyes, that's what they call me-"
was the reply.
"Well. then" continued Bobby. 'let
me hear you bark"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

Currant and Seeded Raisns Ioc pound
Citron 10 and IS ID. Dates Sets. h., al
Felkers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

Lydia Z. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound. S1Aa1aaAa III
had finished the first bottle before felt better took
bottles and have been and perfectly healthy
since and have two of the incest little grh.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-31

In. Milwaukee recently nineteen aspir-
ants for the position of keeper of a city
were required to plunge in
to the tank in their street clothing and
swim. 1t was part OF a civil service
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
TROLLEY LINE
TO ALLIANCE.
w. w. Hazard of Cleveland, in
Canton After a Franchise.
COUNTY WANTS s25 A MILE.
Hazard Kicks on This Proposition Bu
the County Commissioners Say
Free Franchises Are
Played Out.

The project of a trolley line from Can
ton to Alliance has bobbed up again and
another franchise is wanted from the
| county commissioners. w. w. Haz-
zard, of Cleveland, came down Tuesday
morning and made application to the
commissioners for the re-granting of
the franchise between these two towns.
Hazard is at the head of the company
that had the other franchise which was
taken from the company because it did
not live up to the contract and show
some disposition to go ahead with the
work. Hazard talks now as though
they would get to work and build the
line If the commissioners would Just let
them. md the commissioners are will
ing. But the new franchise if it is
granted will not be like the old one. Mr..
Hazard was given to understand that
the county was done giving franchises
for nothing and then let the compan-
les do as they pleased afterward. The
proposition was made in such shape to
him that a franchise would be given
for line from Canton to Alliance pro-
Viding the company meant business
and would get right to work and lay the
tracks on the same terms as the Doy-
lestown Massillon road came in. That
is the new line must pay to the county
$25 mile for every mile of track in the
county. The payments are not to COM
mence, however, until the expiration Of
ten years.
Mr.. Hazard was inclined to kick on
this idea. He wanted it free. The
commissioners, however. seem firm and
they say they will not give up. Haz-
zard says he don't want the rental fea-
ture in for fear that the cities Of Canton
and Alliance and Louisville will get
onto the scheme and try to make him
pay bonus to the cities for the fran
chise there also. The old franchises
granted by the cities are still in force
and if the company gets the county
franchise it can go to work at any time
it sees fit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
Now Read This Letter From Mrs. Sam
uel Myers, Of Salem, Ohio.

Salem, Ohio, Feb. 21st, 1900.
The Eastern Ohio Oxygenor Co., 23, "a
Eagle block. Canton, Ohio:
Dear Sirs: / am grateful for the op-
portunity of being able to publicly ex-
press my heartfelt appreciation OF the
benefits received from your wonderful
instrument, the Oxygenor-King. My
daughter had been sick for four weeks
with a severe attack of rheumatic pleu-
risy. We employed two Of our best
physicians. They did all in their pewer.
yet nothing COVE her any relief until we
procured the Oxygenor-King. which
gave her immediate relief and after
eight hours treatment was able to en-
Joy a nights rest. which she had not
had in the four weeks. She has speedily
recovered, and in less than one week
was able to be up and about the house.
cannot praise the instrument too
highly and can cheerfully recommend
1t to all suffering humanity. Yours
very respectfully,
MRS. SAMUEL MYERS,
81 Fair street, Salem. o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
FOURTH OF JULY
COMMITTEE MEETS.
Grandest Parade in the History
of the City.
COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED
Special Meeting of Executive Committed g
Held Mouday Night Others Con
t.mplatipg Celebrations Have
dropped lhem.

A conspicuous feature of the Fourth
of July celebration in this city Will be
the immense parade of civic and mill
tary organizations which will take place
during the afternoon before the dedica-
tion of the cannon. The general execu-
tive committee held a special meeting
Monday night in the board of trade
rooms at which reports were received
from the many committees which are
under instructions as to the celebra-
tion, and the reports were certainly of
a very flattering nature. One of the
reports received was TO the effect that
one uniformed organization alone will
come 10 this city and participate In
the parade, having not less than 1,4OC
uniformed men in line and possibly the
figure may reach $500. The parade will
be one of the grandest ever seen in this
city and 1t Is expected by the committee
that about 5000 uniformed men will be
in line.
All the members of the committee
were present at the session except
Judge George Z. Baldwin. All kinds of
encouraging reports were read. Judge
Maurice Aungst, who has in charge ar
rangements with the American Me-
chanics, stated that lodgemen from all
over the state would be here. w. H.
Fitzgerald, who is conducting cores
pondence with the Catholic societies,
reported that there will be thousands of
members present. Messrs j. A. Bour rep
resents the knights of Pythias who will
take part in the exercises. Messrs j. A.
Bour and C. C Bow reported that a
committee had been appointed on the
s,,l ,,I 40 satf ff,.r 90
c. p. Duff, Charles A. Dougherty, H.
A. Cavnah, Joseph Biechele, William
Stuart, w. II. Copthorne and Henry
Detmering. Mr.. Herman 5. Kaufman
of the finance committee, reported pro-
gress in that line. A committee repre-
senting the G. A. r. men has been ap-
pointed, consisting of CComrades Will
liam Wagner, chairman, John Zaiser,
commander of Canton post, John C.
Smith, commander of George d. Harter
post, and Comrades Frank Baird, Hi
ram Doll and H. S. Moses.
Reports have been made to several of
the committees by outside Of town peo-
pie who will attend; that Fourth of Ju-
ly exercises in several of the cities
which had been arranged for, were sim
ply dropped in order that the larger
celebration in this city might be attend
ed by the citizens generally. Naturally
this is a matter of congratulation to
the committees who have been energet-
ically working for the success of the
celebration. Another meeting will be
held within a short time at the call of
one of the officers, when further reports
will be received. Many exchanges from
outside towns are being recievel daily,
showing that the local committee is
booming its work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
NOBLE and USEFUL LIFE
Ends With the Death of Mrs,
Caroline A. Gibbs at
Her Home. 4

Mrs. Caroline A. Gibbs died at her
home, No. 1927 West Tuscarawas street
Monday evening. Surrounded by her
loving family she passed into the bloom
of eternal summers. Her sickness had
been a lingering one, and death was
caused by heart trouble. Mrs. Gibbs
was born 81 years ago in Germany.
When but years Of age the parents
removed to America, coming to Can
ton, where she has resided for 60 years,
and represents one Of the Oldest and
most influential families in the city.
Her final illness was brief; her demise
unexpected. She was ready to depart,
and was faithful to the last She was
a member of the First Presbyterian
church, and while not active in church
work on account of her long suffering,
took much interest in the church affairs,
and by her example has led her children
into the same fold. Beside her husband,
Lewis Gibbs. she leaves two sons and a
daughter to mourne their loss They
are Elmer W., Alvin j., and Clara G..
Gibbs. The funeral services will be
held at the residence Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock. Rev. o. b. Milligan, as
sisted by Rev. E. p. Herbruck, will off,
ciate. A quartet composed of members
of the church choir will take part in
the service. Daniel Parr, George Deu-
BILE. George Young. Alfred Garner. c. N.
Nye and H. X. Grant will officiate as
pallbearers. The remains will rest In
the family lot at Westlawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
Read These Earnest Words From Or e
Of CantOn's Popular Shop Men.

Canton, Ohio, May 5, 1900
Eastern Ohio Oxygener Co., 20, "a Eagle
Block, Canton, Ohio:
Dear Sirs-My acquaintance with
your Perfected Oxygenor-King dates
back about three months; then had no
faith in 1t. Now have unbounded faith
in it and for many reasons. Chief
among these is the beneflt my little girl
has derived from it's use. Subject to
pneumonia during the three short years
Of her life. we had given her the best
medical attention and tried every avail
able remedy and with very little prom
ise of success until we procured the
Oxygenor King. and now we have every
hope of her complete recovery. For
merly we did not dare risk taking her
out, and with all our care she was never
free from a cold, which was constantly
manifested by her croup-like breathing.
Now she runs and plays out doors and
we take her out at will and she has not
had cold for weeks. Having used our
Oxygenor-King on several persons and
forms Of disease, I am prepared to say
I do not believe its value can be esti-
mated. highly recommend 1t to all
sufferers. I am truly,
c. w. MOORE.
610 South Mckinley avenue. Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
Akron Knights Coming.

Akron Democrat: At joint meeting
OF committees, Akron commentaries Q
and AZ, Knights of st. John. branches
IA and 81 M. b. A.. and branch 21, c. X.
OF o., at Catholic hall, Monday evening,
arrangements We're completed for a
trip to Canton Sunday, May 20. to par
ticipate in the parade and dedication
OF the Immaculate Conception church
and school, by Bishop Ignatius Horst
man. of. Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-11
estate of John Keller Of Washington
tnunabin

estate of John Keller of Washington
township.
The guardian of nellie A. Wilson of
Alliance has filed an inventory.
George b. Nicholson has been appoin-
ted executor of Maria Bate Of Canton.
The will of Mary Stanton has been
probated and the widow cited to elect,
Final account has been filed In the
estate of John Haynam of Paris town
ship.
A. w. Agler has been appointed ad-
ministrator of Isabella Wyandt, OF
Sugar Creek township.
An inventory has been filed in the
estate of ELI Brown, of Osnaburg.
The guardian of Gertrude Barr. OF
Paris township, has filed his second
account,
Sarah A. Perkins has been appointed
executor of William Perkins, of Massil-
lon.
Meinrad Eiger has been appointed
guardian of Emil Eiger of Louisville.
The appraisement Of the real estate
of Raymond Killian, ct al, of Canton
has been approved and the guardian
ordered to sell and re-invest the pro.
ceeds.