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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
An EnterprisinE Author.

A correspondent writing from the
wilds of West Virginia says:
81 have wrote up to date four books
that beat anything has ever read. but
l never published none of 'em, because
nobody would handle 'em without pay
in advance. | want to go to Georgia
on a visit and will here state that |
will sell one of 'em for railroad pass
to that state and another for a months
board at Il moderate hotel. Now, |
think that's mighty cheap for two first
class novels which was wrote off by
man who was raised and born in the
war like Il streak of lightningr'-At-
lanta Constitution.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

"BUT WHERE is CERvERA'S FLEET NOWp
captain said, as he tells in his Century
story, that the American fleet had just
come out of action.
Then there has been battle?" ask
ed the Austrian.
YES" replied Captain Taylor.
"And the RESULT"
ave have defeated them"
"But where is Cervera's fleet now?'
the bewildered Austrian inquired.
Pointing to the beach, the captain said,
"His flagship, the Maria Teresa. is
there, lieutenant"
But / see nothing but some smoke.
captain"
at is the smoke of the Teresa burn
ing. She is wreck upon the beach.
Close to her you'll see another column
of smoke, the Oquendo, burning. On
this side, nearer to us, is the Pluton,
sunk in the breakers. The Furor is
near her, but is on the bottom in deep
er water and isinot visible
But you have then destroyed half
those splendid vessels of Cervera's?'
''Wait, lieutenant. and look a few
miles farther to the Westward" said
the captain, land you'll see another
column of smoke. That is the Vizcaya
on the beach near Aseraderos. AS to
the Colon, she is still farther to the
westward out of sight from us here"
His eyes ranged along the shore as
pointed out the different vessels
"Mein GottH' he exclaimed. "Then
you have destroyed the whole of that
splendid squadron! | did not think it
possible. And your injuries, captain? ?"
"None!' was the prompt reply.
But, captain, you do not under
stand" said the excited foreigner. ''It
is what casualties. ships lost or dis
abled. that ask"
None, lieutenant. The Indiana was
struck twice. but suffered no injury,
no loss. The other ships are virtually
in the same condition. We are all of
us perfectly ready for another battle,
as much So as before Cervera came out
this morning." Captain Taylor then
moved the great battleship where he
could watch the harbor's mouth for
any new enemy and turned his atten-
ton to rescuing the helpless Spaniards.
During the night 215 prisoners were on
board, among them a lieutenant of the
destroyer Pluton. The lieutenant told
Captain Taylor that he had not slept
for month. Said he in explanation,
Every night for the last so days l
have been trying to come out with the
PlutOn. but you kept such good
watch on the Indiana that l never
found the ten minutes needed to get
clear of the Morro''
GEORGE l., KILMER. .
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
An0rdinanCc
To improve Campbell street from
Coburn street to the Ohio canal,

CODuTu SUTeeb W Tile Oulo Cdllitl.
Section l. Be il ordained by the Council
of the city of Akron. Ohio. two-thirds of all
the members elected thereto concurring.
that the improvement of Campbell street.
from Cohurn street to the Ohio Canal. he
proceeded with in accordance with the res
olution to improve the same, adopted the
Sd day of July. 1899. by grading the same to
the established grade, curbing with stone,
guttering with brick and improving the
roadway with gravel and Stag. all in accord
ance with the plans, profiles and specitlca-
tions relating to said improvement on file
in the office of the City Civil Engineer.
Sec.2. That the cost and expense of said
improvement Except one-tftieth ana the
cost of intersectionS) shall be assessed upon
all the lots and lands and parcels thereof
bounding and abutting upon both sides of
said portion of Campbell street, between the
points named, in proportion TO the benefits
which may result from said Improvement.
Said assessment shall be payable in five (5l
equal annual installments, and bonds shall
he issued in anticipation of the collection of
the same, provided that said assessments
shall in no case exceed the limitations i'm
posed by section 2210 OF the revised statutes
OF Ohio and the council find and hereby de-
clare that only the property bounding and
nbutting upon said street will he specially
benefited by the improvement thereof, and
that no other property than that specified
shall be assessed for said Improvement.
Sec. 3. That all claims for damages filed
under the resolution adopted for the i'm
provemeDt of said street, shall he judiciaily
inquired into before commencing said i'm
provement.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Passed August ", 1890.
Chas. ii. 1sbell, Il. Z. Sprigle,
City Clerk Pres't City Council.
Approved by the Board of City Commits
sioners. Chas. III. Isbell,
Septl2 Nierk'
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
To foil this movement Captain Taylor

To foil this movement Captain Taylor
turned the Indiana inshore to head her
off. But the Vizcaya was out of the
fight, for she continued until she struck
the beach and then hauled down her
colcrs
cease firing" sounded on the bu-
giles of the Indiana when the Nizcaya
succumbed. and in a second the ship
swarmed with powder blackened sail
ors hurrahing over their first victory.
But the prospect of rest was cut short
when the scouts brought word that
there was a Spanish ship coming up
over the course east of Santiago har-
Dor. Captain Taylor thought he made
out the Spanish flag at her peak, and
once again the call was sounded for
the men to get by their guns. They
had already been at it for three hours,
but the captain says they responded to
the second call with a tremendous
cheer and showed great disappoint-
ment when, as they were about to
open fire on the stranger. signals were
made out upon her showing that she
was the Austrian ship Kaiserin Maria
Theresa.
Thinking perhaps the signals might
be ruse the Indiana approached slow
ly, with guns trained for business.
Then came hail and request to COM
municate. Both hove to. and an Aus
trian lieutenant in full uniform, bril-
liant in epaulets and gold lace, which
contrasted strongly with the smoke
and dust begrimed officers and half
naked. powder blackened sailors,
boarded the American and went to the
bridge to seek Captain Taylor. After
parley he asked for news, and the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
AnOrdinanCc
To improve East Market street from
the east line of High street to the
west line of Buchtel avenue.

| Section l. Be it ordained by the Council
| of the City of Akron. Ohio. ttwo-thirds of
| all the members elected thereto concurIingi
| that the Improvement OF East Market
| street from the east line OF High street To
the west line of Buchtel avenue he pro-
ceeded with in accordance with the resolu,
! ton to improve the same adopted the Srd
! day of July. 1899. by grading the same To-
| the established grade, curbing with stone.
guttering and paving the same with
asphalt, (said street to be improved to n
uniform width of thirty-six (S5. feetl all in
accordance with the plans. profiles and
specifications relating to said improve
ment on file in the office of the city civil
engineer.
Sec.2 That the cost and expense of said
Improvement texcept one-nftieth and
the cost of intersections) and except such
portion as shall be paid by the Akron
Street Railway & Illuminating campany.
its receivers, their successors and assigns.
tin case said The Akron Street Railway &
Illuminating company, its receivers, their
SUCCESSORS or assigns do not pave its por-
tion of said street, shall he assessed upon
all the lots and lands and parcels thereon
bounding and abutting upon said portion
of East Market street in proportion to the
benefits which may result from said I'M
proVement. Said assessment shall be pay
able In six (6l equal. annual installmen;s
and bonds shall be issued in antfcipa-
ton of the collection of the same;
provided that said assessment shall
in no case exceed the limitations inn
posed by section 2250 of the revised
statutes of Ohio. and IL is further pro-
or abutting upon said street shall be as
sessed in N like manner as ather property
on the street and the council find and
hereby declare that only the property
hereinbefore described will be specially
benefited by the Improvement thereof and
that no other property than that specified
shall be assessed for said Improvement.
For the purpose of this Improvement the
land known as the Akron City Hospital
property standing in the name of o. C.
Barber, trustee for the City Hospital, and
having frontage of 40 feet on the I'M
provement proposed by this ordinance.
and an average depth of 800 feet, shall be
assetsed at n valuation of Sl41p.O. The
property owned and standing in the name
of '.'rhe Rector. Warden and Nestrymen OF
ST. Paul's church. Akron, Ohio" having n
frontage OF So2.s - feet on the proposed mn
provement shall be assessed at valuation
of 95,O00.00. -
sec g. That all claims for damages filed
under the resolution adopted for the I'M
proyement of said street, shall be Judicially
inquired into before commencing said i'm
provement.
section T. This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after the earl
lest period allowed by law.
Passed Aug. y.
Chas. II. lsbell T.. Z. Sprigle,
CITY Clerk. Pres. City Council.
Approved by the Board of City Commits
sioners. ChaS. ii. lsbell,
Sept
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
$3.50 Colorado and Return.

Chicago & North Western Rail-
way, Sept. ., 6 and Z; $3.50 from
Chicago to Denver, Pueblo and Colo
rado Springs and return, good to re-
turn until Sept. 30, 1899. The "COlo-
RADIO Special" leaves Chicago 1000 a.
m. daily, arrives Denver 2:55 next
day and Colorado Springs same
evening, only one night EN- route. All
meals in dining cars. Pacific En-
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arrives Denver and Colorado Springs
the second morning. no change of
cars either train. For particulars
apply to agents of connecting lines
or ID. w. Aldridge, l27 the Arcade,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
His WOrAf.

She-Have you ever acted in private
theatricals?
He-No, the worst disgrace that ever
happened to me was getting arrested
for staying up all night and working
tick tack on a deaf mans door,
Chicago Times Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

VERY one of
Schley's fighting
ships had its in
dividual part to
play in the bat
tie with Ger
vera's fleet off
Santa go, ] u | Y
3. Early that
Sunday morning
the | n d i a a a
Captain III. c.
Taylor, resumed
the station pre-
viously held at
the c Y Ir e N e
eastern end of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
They Agreed.

Anglo-SaXon had long discussion
about literature the other day. They
disagreed violently The east side
philosopher admires Tolstoi, the Anglo
Saxon adores Kipling. Finally, after
two hours Of wrangling, the east side
philosopher said:
"The trouble with your literature is
that it's written by brutes for brutes
to read"
81 agree with you at last" said the
Anglo-Saxon. "Kipling's brute; SO
am l, and glory in it."
Then they shook hands and said good
night.-New York Commercial Adver
tiser.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
Ingenious.

my wife is the most ingenious wom-
an who ever lived, said Ripper.
II believe you, returned Nipper po-
itely.
''But you don't know why you be-
lieve Inc, intimated Ripper.
ITO tell the truth, don't. - replied
Nipper looking bored.
..Well, III tell you. We've been
married 10 years and lived in the same
house all the time and this morning
she found new place in which to hide
my slippers London Standard
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

1.-The intelligence bureau had notified
me that there were two redoubtS close
to the river to my left front and one
krupp gun, but we were confident that
there existed still another and larger
redoubt on a mound which we could
not see, either from blockhouse No. 2
or any point within the village of
Paco. 1t was sheltered by trees along
the Concordia. When at last we were
permitted. after patiently standing
their fire for six hours, to dash in TO
the attack, we found three redoubts
and two Krupp guns instead of one.
AS the insurgents rushed away before
us In their attempt to escape the charg-
ing lines it WIS comical to see them
shedding their blue uniforms, throw
ing off coats and trousers and appear
ing in spotleSS white. the everyday
dress of the native Filipino. But our
men were too close on their heels to be
deceived by any such artifice. The ST.
multaneous wheel to the left of bat
talions of my brigade. just as planned
beforehand. enabled me TO pen the in
surgents between my line and the riv-
er and that was how we were enabled
to take so many prisoners as well as
to infiict such fearful damage upon
those wbo stood and fought, and fight
they did pluckily and well that day,
because they had been sedulously
coached by their officers in the belief
that the Americans dared not stand up
before them if they stood together and
piled their Mausers.
''NIy orders from the division COM
mander were not to go beyond Santa
Ana for fear of coming under the fire
of the Monadnock, which was Smelling
the woods opposite Pasay, but in the
ardor of pursuit Colonel Smith of the
First California. far out on the right
flank, chased the insurgent reserves
all the way to Guadalupe church,
nearly three miles out, his gallant Cal
ifornians dashing Oh their lines when
ever they attempted to make Il stand.
Oddly enough, after we had swept
into Santa Ana and rounded up all the
main body of the insurgents, shells ac
tually began bursting in the plaza iu
front of the beautiful church, under
whose walls two of the California
companies were compelled to huddle
for shelter"
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$4,000 Akron to Denver and Return

Via B. & o. r. r., Sept, 4, 5 and 6.
Return limit Sept. 30th. For tickets
and further information see c. ID.
Honodle, Agt, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

LII the return
ing volunteers
from the Philip
pines may seem
to have brought
the same proud
ecord home
with them. leay-
ing no room to
specialize their
deeds of valor.
But in point of
fact each regi-
ment had its
own individual
experience, and
only in a gener-
oil yvav iS fba
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
No Wonder Russia Is Ignorant.

Russia, with her population of 129,-
600. 900, has only TAB newspapers, brit
little more than half the number pub
ished in the state of Pennsylvania,
which is 1,430. OF the 743 there are
$50 printed in Russian, 60 III Polish,
A in German, . in French, 5 in Ar
menian and in Hebrew. No English
newspaper appears in the list.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02


Now brigadier general.
availed them little against the concert
ed onslaught of the American troops.
The Filipinos build the best of
breastworks but lack bravery and de-
termination to hold them. They are
treacherous and cruel and can fight in
ambush bat are the worst towards in
the open. Their poor craftsmanship
has saved thousands of the lives of our
men. The gallant conduct of the Cali
fornans does not detract from the
valor of other American troops in the
field. All have done their utmost and
have proved the valor Of American
soldiers beyond dispute. though the
California regiment is the pride of the
army in the Philippines"
The First California left Manila July
26 on the transport Sherman with 4S
officers and $50 men, including those
unfit for duty. The two batteries of
California heavy artillery which have
been at the front in the Philippines re-
turn with the regiment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

the following described real estate, situate
and being in the city of Akron. county of
Summit and state of Ohio. and described as
follows. to-wit:
Being city lot number two hundred and
thirty-one (23l) located in said city. as re-
corded in the original town plat of Akron. as
surveyed and numbered by Joshua Hem
shaw, surveyor, and recorded in the records
of Portage county. Ohio, in volume H. on
pages 10 and 20.
Said real estate is appraised at S2.730.0O.
Terms of sale-Said property can be sold
for not less than two-thlrds of its appraised
value. and not less than one-third cash in
hand. balance in not more than two equal
payments, due in not more than one and
two years from date of sale; deferred pay
ments to bear interest from the day of sale.
and be secured by mortgage on said prem
iSeS.
+. NJ. ATTERHOLT.
Assignee of Bachtel & Pontius.
Atterhoit II Marvin. attorneys for plain
tiff.
Aug ~ 26 Sept29
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

u ullh ScW CI III sew
Nos. eight 81 and nine (9).
Section l. Be it ordained by the council of
the city of Akron. Ohio, two-thirds of all the
members elected thereto concurring, that
the Mayor and Clerk of said city. in the
manner provided by chapter of divi-
sion of title u of part first of the revised
statutes of Ohio, be and they are hereby au-
thoriZed and empowered to issue the bonds
of said city, for the purpose of providing
fund for the immediate payment of the cost
and expense of constructing a main trunk
sewer in districts Nos. eight 49, and nine (9)
to the amount of $500. and in the denom-
inations and payable at the times following,
towit:
from its date.
One bond of $1,000, payable in one year
from its date.
One bond of l,CNl, payable in two years
from its date.
One bond of $1,000, payable in two years
from its date.
One bond of 81 900, payable in three years
from its date.
One bond of 81 ,OOO, payable in three years
from its date.
One bond of $1,000, payable in four wears
from its date.
One bond of $1,000, payable in four years
from its date.
One bond of $500. payable in four years
from Its date.
SEC. 2. That said bonds shall be dated
October 18th, 1899. shall express upon
their face the name of said sewer districts
which they are issued, together with the
purpose of their issue; shall cite the state
law and the city ordinance authorizing their
issue; 7hall bear a rate of interest not ex-
ceeding four per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually; shall be signed by the Mayor
and City Clerk and shall have affixed thereto
the corporate seal of the city of Akron. They
shall have interest coupons attached duly
Signed by the City Clerk and shall be paya-
BILE, both principal and interest. attNatiOnaI
Park Bank, New York City. and shall be
sold under the direction of the committee
on finance of the city council at not less
than their par valve.
SEC. 8. That upon the sale of said bonds
the proceeds thereof shall be placed in the
city treasury and the said assessments and
all portions thereof, when collected, shall be
applied to the payment of said bonds, and
the interest thereon. as the same shall be-
come due.and to no other purpose whatever.
SEC. 4. That the faith and credit of the
city of Akron are hereby pledged for the
payment of both principal and interest of
said bonds ut maturity.
SEC. ). That this ordinance shall take ef-
feet from and after the earliest period allow
ed by law.
Passed Aug -, 1899.
Chas. II. Isbell E. P. Sprigle,
City Clerk. Prest City Council.
Approved by the Board of City Commits
sioners. Chas. II. lsbell-
Sep l-2 Clerk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02
A Resolution
Of the Council of Akron, Ohio, to
construct main trunk sewer in
Factory street from River street to
Market street in sewer district
No. 8.

Be 1t resolved by the council of the city of
Akron, Ohio, (two-thtrds of all the mem
bers elected thereto concurrtngl that it is
necessary and the council hereby declares
its intention to construct a main trunk
sewer in and along Factory streel from
River street to Market street in sewer dis
trict No. 5 and which said main trunk
sewer is provided for in a plan of sewerage
and drainage duly adopted by the council
of said city.
That siad sewer shall be constructed In
accordance with the plans and profiles re-
lating to the same on file In the office of the
city civil engineer. The council find and
hereby declare that only the property To-
Gated in said sewer district No. will be
benefited by the construction of said main
sewer; that so much of the cost and eX-
pense of said main sewer as will exceed the
cost of constructing ordinary sewers and
drains for the accommodation of abutting
property shall be assessed upon all the tax
able. real and personal property in said
sewer district No. ). in the manner pro-
vided by law, and that the estimated cost of
local sewerage where said main sewer shall
provide local sewerage for lots and lands
through which the same shall pass. spall be
assessed upon such lots and lands as, in the
opinion of the assessing board, they will be
benefited thereby
Passed August 2S 1899.
Chas. II. Isbell F.. p. SprigIe,
City clerk. Pres't city council.
Approved by the Board of City Commits
sioners. Chas. III. Isbell. clerk.
Sept 20
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S1.OO Columbus and Return

Via c., a. & c. Ry. Sunday, Sept. 3.
Train leaves Union depot 500 am.
Returning leave Columbus pm. and
1926 midnight.
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FIGHTING FIRST"
sTORIES OF THE HEROIC vOLUN-
TIERS HOME FROM MANILA.

First California ~ NaITte-tcTicra1
Kings Praise OF the Charge OF the
CaIiforniuns-A Corporars Account
of the Native Uprising.
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Keeps Him Busy.

Have you steady employment now.
Billy"
Yes: I'm courting a girl who has
five other beaus. Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

Only $l4.00 to New York and re-
turn via Erie r. r., Sept. /, 3, ;, /.
See agent for particulars.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-02

story of one the story of all.
When General Anderson told of the
capture of Manila from the Spaniards
he said that so much enthusiasm and
yalor among the volunteers was curb
ed for lack of worthy foe that he felt
sorry that the fighting was so brief
and one sided. The First California
was one of the regiments sent to the
front into the trenches where the
Spaniards attempted to break through
the American lines On the night Of
July l. 1t lay there under fire until
the Americans charged the intrench-
ments of Manila the 18th Of August.
In the attack led by General Greene
upon the Malate suburb the Califor-
mans were by no means among the
disappointed soldiers. With troops of
other regiments they first marched
along the exposed beach covered by
the naval fire. The Spaniards vel
coined these troops at the edge of the
city with sharp fire, which it was
difficult to locate owing to smokeless
powder and the groves screening the
Spanish lines. Heavy volleys were
poured in, however, and the First Cal
ifornia, in volunteer storming parties,
rushed into the houses from which the
Spaniards fired on them and killed or
captured their defenders.
After the successful skirmish at the
gates the Californians formed line
and swept down the main street to the
front of the works, which the Span
iards soon surrendered to General
Greene.