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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
Made a New Man Of Him.

Bryan, Ohio, Jan. IL, 1897.
Gentlemen:-For years / had been
suffering from indigestion. Had a
poor appetite and could not eat any
thing containing grease and had con-
stantly worn out feeling. After
using three SOC bottles of DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin l am now able
to eat anything my appetite Graves
and can say it has made a new man
of me, ELI Bowen.
For sale at Dutt's Pharmacy, 629
South Main st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Those of our readers who have
used Chamberlain Cough Remedy
will not be surprised to learn that the
sale of this most excellent medicine
has been extended around the world
and that it is fast becoming uni
versal favOrite in the treatment of
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. The % and 80 cent sizes for
sale by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
HANDY WITH A WHIP.
How P1ucky Woman Saved Herself
and Husband.

The Civil and'silitary Gazette, publish
ed at Allahabad, contains an exciting ac-
count of the manner in which IA pluclly
woman saved herself and her husband
against the attack of Ghazi. As Captain
and Mrs. Spence We're out driving slowly
they saw a Brahui mounted on II Baluch
racing mare coming toward them at a
walk. As the man approached he drew
his sword and made vicious cut at Gap
tain Spence, who, on seeing the naked
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

1t should not be forgotten that any
one troubled with rheumatism can
get prompt relief from pain by apply
ing Chamberlin's Pain Balm. The
quick relief it affords is alone worth
many times its cost, % cents. Then
if its use is continued for a short
time it is almost certain to effect a
cure. For sale by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
A Mni,lenly Device,

Evelyn-So you've broken off witr
Jack again?
Etta-Oh, yesl I'm tired of the old
ring, and he always gives me new ons
when we make up Jewellers Weekly
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

ing of the Tuscarawas classics. He
returned Friday afternoon.
Notice has been given that the
Christian Endeavor society will be
held at the church Saturday evening
at 7:30 O'Clock. \ union meeting of
the societies will be held at the Re
formed church in Uniontown on Sun
day evening.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
LAKE.

a good one was gotten off last week
on Undertucker Medic and DR..
Smith of Hartville. a young man
by the name of John Crist. who lives
with Wash Keizen, remained in bed
on Friday morning very late and
would moi arise, although repeatedly
called to do so, until long in the mid
die of the forenoon Mrs. K. went to
his bed and found to her horror that
John was dead. She at once gave
the alarm and both the village un-
dertaker and doctor hastened to the
dead mans room. A short consulta-
ton was held and preparations made
for examination, and when Neidic
took hold of the body to pull it out Of
a cussed sight, Mr.. Medic. If you
want to lay anybody out, try DIR.
Smith. Remarks are not necessary,
but all Hartville laughed outright
when told of it.
As Alva Leib was driving down
the hill south of UniOntOwn last Sun
day afternoon, his horse stumbled
and fell, breaking bones in its shOul-
ders to such an extent that it had to
he killed.
Jake Byerly has another boy.
The old Borst celery farm, under
the management of Banker Nc
Dowell, of Canton, is being ditched
quite extensively.
Preparations for 4 grand wedding
are being made at Sammy Hoover's.
The following invitation is being
sent out: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hoover request your presence at the
marriage of their daughter, Emma,
to Chester McAlpine, Sunday, May
fourteenth, 1899, at one O'Clock, at
the nome of Mrs. A. NJ. Steese, Un-
iontown, Ohio" Mr.. McAlpine is
an Akron Man.
Charles Palmer believes he has
found a gold mine on his place. The
supposed gold is found in il slate
cofored gravel or sand, and Charles
has gathered box full for eXamina-
tion, as as to its nature. Lew Hef-
flefinger, who lives near Palmer's,
has raised the price of his land to
double its former figures, and is con-
fident that he is on the road to
wealth. Messrs. Hickman, Myers,
Carter, Rudy and Camp, adjoining
farmers, will all come in for a raise,
providing Palmer's raises the dust,
and if he can't raise it, no one in
Lake can.
Sweet, refreshing sleep is given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which strength
ems the nerves, tones the stomach
and overcomes all dyspeptic symp-
toms. You should try it.
Hoods Pills are prompt and eff
cient, easy to take, easy To operate.
25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Earned the Reward.
ssMa, Mrs. Smith gave me big piece
of cake. -
Jimmie, I've often told you not to
ask for anything to eat when you are
over there.
"But, ma, she gave me the cake bs.
cause told her who was here to dinner
last night. Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
MILlHEIM.

Levi Wise and wife, of Greentown,
spent Sunday with Frank Wise and
wife.
Frank Phillips went to Wooster
Tuesday to attend the annual meet
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Oh the BODY These organs be healthy or the mind =
not healthy. s " Ae iilnd Is
All spirited or suffering women may write to Mrs p;k
" lynn Mass and receive her advice free of cbaroe
"t until your life wrecked by neglect and s1ierno
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

indicates ill-health, or some
serious. arrangement of the
feminine organs.
= million women have been
helped by Mrs. Pinkham. Read
what two of them say
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
0ESPOMDEWT
WOMEN

INKS. LIZZIE COLEMAN, of Wayland, n. Y. writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-For years l suffered with ,airfr,
nenstruatlon and falling of The bearine-down ,sns
In my back and hips were dreadful couId not s+ars f
more than hve minutes time when enstruatiop becs
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Dependency IS a dis
ease. Nervousness and
snappishness come with
1t. Will power won't
overcome IT. The felni-
nine organs are con-
nected by nerves with
the brain and all parts
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13
Earned the Rev ard.

BEEcuAM's Pills for distress after eati
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Sweet, refreshing sleep is given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which strength
ems the nerves, tones the stomach
and overcomes all dyspeptic symp-
toms. You should try ii.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-13

Hoods Pills are prompt and eff
cient, easy to take, easy TO operate.
25c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
ORIENTAL NEWS.
Japan Agrees TO Help Chiun Against
Ecrmnn AgRrcssion.

Victoria b. c., May l7.--The steamer
Empross of India brings the following
mail adyices from Antwerp:
An unknown American was arrested at
Bskun for having pictures OF the neigh
borhood in his possession. An inquiry was
in progress wien tho Empress sailed.
It is reported among influential Chi
nese that a secret treaty has been signed
whereby Japan promises the aid of troops
in China should Germany seize Shan Tung.
The Russians are pushing work night
and day at Fort Arthur The harbor has
boen dredged to accommodate ships draw
ing twenty feet OF water,
The Avonir du Tonlsin has an article
stating that Lord Beresford made strong
representations to the Picking government
that Foo Chow arsenal should be taken
from the French and put in the hands OF
England. II says il the French are driven
out of Fochen the English will encounter
no obstacle TO their plans from Canton
10 Shanghai. Major Brown, British sol
der, says the trouble with the Chinese
in the Hinterland is mainly due 10 the foar
OF the Chineae. shat - British government
viii prohibit the smuggling of salt to Can
ton, practice in which many are en-
gagged.
The rich class Is not opposing the Brit
ish. Japan Buddhist priests who are pros
elyting IN Annoy have already made over
1000 converts. Two Japanese engineers
surveying in Annoy we're set upon BY Ro-
man Catholics, dragged to Catholic
church and treated with ndignlty in the
presence OF Spanish padre
An urgent demand has hoen received
from Governor Jo or Kasgarin. stating
that Russian cmissarios have been caught
smuggling firearms to the Mohammodan
rebels. The government asks for $1,000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
q hs~--
PREVENT OF LyNCHINGs.
Governor CnnoAer of Georgia Be-
lieNcS Educntinn The Solution.

Governor Cnnoser of Georgia Be
lievcs Education the Solution.
Atlanta. Ga. May 17.-Governor Allen n.
Gambler this morning made speech in de.
nunciation Of lynchings at the fifth annual
State convention of the board of county
school commissioners. Realizing the i'm
portance of tho position which the COM
missioners enjoyed in their respective
counties and desiring to avail himself o..
their cooperation, he declared that crime
and Wholesale bloodshed in the State must
cease, and he declared the commissioners
could do much to indirectly attain this
end. AS regards a remedy for the evil, he
said: II believe that the moral training
and the education of the negro is the solu-
tion OF the race problem Crime AM
bloodshed in this State must stop, the
hangmans moose will moi stop It, Mct
violence will not stop il. We must 90
deeper and find more radical remedy
and ! believe that education is the solu-
tion.
The duty rests with the teacher. Not
only the white teachers, but tie coloreG
teachers must share the work of elevating
the masses
The governors remarks were listened to
with keen attention by the delegates, and
at their conclusion vigorously applauded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18

lsidro This cleared the province OF puIa-
can, although the words In General Otis
dispatch must not be taken literally as
meaning that Lawton has covered all Of
Bulacan province. but only the open coun-
try OF that province. or all west OF Nor
sagaray. East Of Nosassray is swell
of mountains extending 10 the sea These
mountains run directly moth on the left
flank OF the native retreat along the valley
OF the Rio Grande TO about ten miles north
Of San 1sidro. where they trend westward
and from the source OF that river II is
into the foothills Of these mountains that
Lawttn Is now driving the scattered and
denoralized forces OF the insurgents Law.
tor has with him the Third and Twenty
second infantry, one battalion ri the Sew
entc enth, the Second Oregon, First North
Dakota. Thirteenth Minnesota and a
squadron of the Fourth cavalry.
No information has vet been reesived
as TO the Twelfth infantry and light bat
terry e OF the First artillery, which have
arrived at Manila The Tenth infantry
which arrived with those later commands,
has been sent 10 IclT Lawton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
LAYTON ADVANCING
Alter Capturing Isidro He Drives Ma.
tiveS Into the Mountains.
The PHILIPPINE LOSS HEAVY.
Two Hundred Are Said TO Have Been
Killed in the Attack.
ANTlVtS FL0CklNG TO SAN FERNANDO
They Bring Their Families With Them and
Show No Fear
THE RUM0RS OF PEACE ARE REITERATED
Washington oGicinla Continue TO
Announce THAT The Wnr Il About
to Come to an End.
ANTlVtS FLOCKlNG TO SAN FERNANDO
They Bring Their Families With Them and
Show No Fear.
THE RUMORS OF PEACE ARE RtlTEPATEI

Washington May 1.-THE following dis
patch has been received at the war de-
partment:
Manila May 17.-Situation as follows.
Lawton, with tact and ability, has covered
Bulacan province with his column and
driven insurgept troops nortbward into
San Isidro. second insurgent capital, which
was captured this morning Is now driv-
ing enemy northward into mountains He
has constant fighting innictiug heavy loss
aud suffering few casualties appearance
of troops on tanks Of the enemy behind
iutrenohmens thrown up at every strategic
point and town, demorslizng the insurg-
ents ana has given them no opportunity
to reconcentrate scattered troops. Kobbe s
column with gunhoats proceeding up Rio
Grande Otis"
Portions of the dispatch not made public
relate to the further movement OF the
troops.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18

CLAIM CHARGES WERE TRUMPET UP
British Subjects Say There Was No RevO
luiionary Plotting.
CECIL RHODES AND AMERICANS DISGUISED
Eject Of the Alleged Revolt win ne
Against the Petition of the Ut
Innders-Prisopcrs Rsmundcd.

New York, May ia dispatch to the
journal aud Advertiser from London
nays The Transvaal news caused sensa
ton in official circles. II Is not believed
flat officers who bore or nov bear the
Gueen'u commission are plotting against
the republic. 1t is admitted however,. that
the continual refusal to redress the Uit-
lGnders' grievances may have driven the
British subjects into desperate courses.
The opinion here is that chnrga WAS
trumped up and is designed to furnish adj
diticnal justification 10 refuse the Uit-
landers' demands. In any event, IL Is he
lieved it viii force Mr.. Chamberlain's
hand and may lead to grave events within
the Transvaal.
All the officers arrested must have teen
on the retired list and for years resdep,
in the TralHSoal They have never been
known to be connected with any agitation
previously
Cecil Rhodes and all The Dig African
financiers are disguised with Developments
They have upset all their plans, especially
in view OF the strong Uitlander petition
Rhodes disclams all knowledge Of the al
legged rebellion 81 have not yet received
any information ON the subject OF tho ar
rests" he said. ~rhia Is the first tine
had heard OF the matter. II there is a
conspiracy at Johannesburg, tho South
African league had nothing to do with 1T
The consul OF the Transvaal here has re-
ceived the following telegram from bis
government, dated Pretoria, MAJ ID
Richard Nichols, describing himself at
colonel George Patterson, captain; Ed
ward ]. Thomlett. Charles Ellis and JOIN
a, Mitchell and Fries Hooper were ny
rested yesterday morning on me sworn
declaration OF three Englishmcn oh .
charge of high treason With tha sllrgc,
object OF enrolment OF troops to create
revolution and seize the Johannesburg for
and take possession OF the town Until
British troops from Natal could come &
their assistance. One prisoner alleges HI
was acting urder Instructions from th'
| British war department'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS-
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY HAS NOT YET
GIVEN IT CONSIDERATION.
statement Officially Made from Hot
Springs, Nn.. where the Presi-
dent Is On His Vacation.

Hot Springs, Va, May 17-Presdent
Mckinley has not yet given consideration
to the subject of an extra session Of con-
gress. This statement was made officially
here tonight and was brought forward by
public announcements that an extra session
had been decided upon on the one hand,
and on the other that such a session
would not be called
The dispatch Of General Otis regarding
the capture OF San Isidro by General Law
ton. and his forcing Of the scattered in
surgent ranks into the mountains, was
forwarded here BY the war department.
The news IT bore was go pleasing to MI.
Mckinley that he Immediately sent mis-
CONGRATULATIONS 10 General Lswton in the
following telegram
Otis Manila Convey TO General Lawton
and the gallant men Of mis- command my
congratulations upop the successful opera
lions during the mast month resulting in
the capture Of san Isidro.
william Mckinley.
Adyices also were received from Cuba
which were stated 10 be more reasEuring"
and that satisfactory outcome OF the
present situation there would result. The
presidents visit here is nearly al an end.
Though the time OF departure has not
been definitely fixed it Is almost certain
that the party will reach Washington some
time SATURDAY. The rest from the Official
routine the freedom from intrusion and
exercise in the omen air has given the
president the regeneration he needed lie
appears thoroughly healthful and will re-
turn to Washington invigorated and we'll.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
TRANsVAAL ARRESTS.
ghc Consul Gives the Names Hnd oc-
cupations oil the Pnrt..

London Ny II The consul OF the
Transvaal here has received the following
telegram from his government, dated Pro-
toria, May lG;
Richard Nichols, describing himself as
colonel George Patterson. captain:
Edward j. Tromlott Cbarles Ellis and
John A. Mitchell and Fries and Hooper
were arrested yesterday morning on the
sworn declaration OF three Englishmen on
the charge OF high treason in connection
with the alleged object OF the enrolment
OF troops to create revolution, seize Jo-
hannesburg fort and take possession of the
town until the British troops from Natal
could come to their assistance.
"one OF the prisoners alleges that he
was acting under instructions from the
British war department
report to the Associated Press today
says a number OF prominent South Africans
connected with the leading concerns OF
johannesburg declare they had not received
word from their own agents In Cape
Colony. the absence indicating that the
AFFAIR was "trumped up by the Bocr pD-
lice, and thai in any case the men ar
rested were irresponsible nohodleH with
nctltt0uG military llileh atNNen ny the
Beers with tho object of dlscrediting the
British in the estimation OF the conu-
mental powers. n Is now believed from
lett vas formerly captain Of volunteers
in Cape Colony and that he is now a mi
ing agent Patterson Is butcher and
labor agitator Mitchell is said 70 he a
etorekeeper Cooper Is q carpenter Ellis
is detective and the occupations Of Fries
and Nichols are unknown
prominent Utlsnder said 70 the rep
reseniative OF the Associated Press My
own view is that few irresponsible men
met to discuss means NJ defense In case
OF necessity for such action. Those who
are acquainted with johannesburg know
that such precaution Is necessary. There
was great unrest there when ! left But
the statement that there has been CON
spiracy during the past four months and
that the South African league was con-
nected with Il is untrue No Uitlsnder Is
allowed TO possess a rife vet AZ every
corner are policemen armed with rifles
and revolvers The feeling Of alarm on
the arrival Of the Boer artillery can he
conceived.
1T is a Significant fact that the men ar
rested are practically unknown. showing
that the feeling which In 1895 was lin
tied to the capitalist class has now gone
lower down and has reached the ordinary
working class OF shopkeepers OF Johan-
neshurg"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
NEGROES DEMAND JUSTICE.
|'heS oppose Executive Clemency I.
Condemned Murderer

|-he' oppose Executive Clemcncy 10
Condemned Murderer.
camilla Ga, May 17.--At the April term
Tue superior court for Mitchell county
s.n kimberly, colored, was convicted OF
,he murder OF his aunt and sentenced to hs
4seu May lS. Yesterday, shortly be-
'ose the hour OF execution the sheriff re.
..lsea notiioation from the governor
Az himoerly had been resplted for thirty
~ s1 on petition OF leading white citizens
S asue county The petition alleges grave
so ooIos OF the moral responsibility IF tha
III, .ue Lged man anc asked for an INQUIRY
- 40 MS mental condition. Two members
The petition, '''0 '4'' . s''''
srs sUusy leaders of the colored ppulstlor
sov~ Up and circulated a petition 10 The
s''einor praying that the law be permit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18

given signal to seize aud hold the fort
OF johannesburg for twenty-tour hours
pending the arrival of British troops
The Press says the government regards
dent. which will not affect the general
political situaticu,H
The government also confirms the re
port that the arrstgnmsnts between Presl-
dent Kruger and the governor Of Cape
Colony and high commissioner ~ South
Africa, Sir Alfred Milner for a meeting al
Bloemfenteid capital of the Orange Ere.
State are nearly completed Tho presi-
dents proposed rciorms viii he presented
to the volksradt prior to the meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
rho rri.nr.r, demanded.

Capetown May 1.-THE president Of the
South Afrioan league repudistes any con-
ncotion with the men for any purpose
appear today at the Pretoria court for
arraiGnment. The streets we're thronged
ana the prisoners were escorted under a
strong guard from the Jail to the court
A remand was granted and the prisoners
were returned 10 the Jail
Tse excitement here is somewhat abat-
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
FLUSHING INLAND.
Major kohbc's Army Takes san Luis
without Much Fighting.

Manila, NAV Is. ll25 a. NJ Major
Kobbe's army reached San Luis, eight
miles mp the Rio Grande, meeting with
but slight opposition. One man vas
wounded during a brush with tho natives.
At dsybreak TODAY he Americans began
further advance toward Candaba. about
six miles M the river beyond san Luis.
The insurgents along General MacArthur's
front evacuated their positions during the
night presumably moving further up the
river.
The Twenty-third infantry has sailed on
the transport Leon XIII for Jollo island TO
relieve the Spanish garrison there.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
CHINA MUST YIELD.
Ru.sin'r Demands VIII ne Grant,
Unless other Powers Help.

Hu-rin'. Demands VIII re Granted
Unless other Powers Help.
London, May 1.-THE Picking corrs-
spondent Of the Times SAYS NJ, De ciers.
the Russian minister to China declines 70
accept the refusal of the Chinese govern
ment to grant the railroad concession to
connect Picking with Russias present rail-
road system In Manchuria. He viii in
slst upon tho grant. Unless supported by
some other power China will yield TO Rus
STA.
she is surrounded with guards brought
on here by italy. France and Germany.
while England's hands are tied by the An
glo- Russian convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
Mnrchand ]. snfc.

Jiboutel, East Coast of Africa. May H.
Joseph Msrchand the French explorer
who has just crossed Africa from the AT
lsntic coast. has arrived here. Tire in
sigma OF commander OF the egion o
Honor was handed to him on board III
French second-class cruiser D'Assss, With
out any ceremony worth mentioning
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
mig Lumber Fire.

Chicago, May 17.-'Almost half million
dollars worth Of properly were destroyed
tonight by fierce fire in the lumber dis
trlcts. The flames we're confined to the
block bounded by LOTUS and ST. Legis and
Twenty second streets. The firms damaged
are S. T. Guuderson g. SON, $3.50 600. John
A. Gnsger & Co. $4,000; Rathbone. Hair
a. Ridgeway company, $4,000: Pilson
Lumber company. $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18

ted to take its course in : ,se ~ R,m.
terly and deplorins y = ne was not
promptly hanged on 2 te named BY
the trial court. The : red petitioner,
uliecl attention to IN cation recently
advanced by the &c : Or himself. ami
frequently made By =. that the delays
ol tne Jaw are ls responsible for
lynchings, and call 9 j the governor to
see to it, In the in 2 of law aud order.
mat Justice Is sp melted out to this
murderer =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-18
TRAGEDY AMONG WOMEN.
Mrs. Covington Kills Two Women
Who Had Waylaid Her.

Union City, Tenn, May IL, r'care,
account of a tragedy at Haynes Mill. near
Tiptonville. reached here tonight Three
women, a Mrs. MattoX. Mrs Edwards and
Miss Brogdon. waylaid a Mrs. Covington
and attacked her with clubs, whereupon
the latter drew knife and stabbed Mrs.
Mattox through the heart, killing her in,
stantly. Mrs Covington then plunged The
weapon into the back and lungs OF Mrs.
Edwards inficting fatal injuries, The
tragedy grew out OF quarrel among the
children Of the women.