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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

can people taxed themselves $40, Co.,
600 TO pay for the elephant, and now
they are going to be taxed upwards
of $500, 100000 year to keep it.
Ordinary business sense would direct
that the Filipinos be given the job of
feeding and caring for the elephant
if they are so anxious to do SO,
Uncle Sam retaining a sort of pro-
prietary interest in the animal to the
exclusion of all other nations. This
would relieve the American people
of a big burden, permit them to keep
their 100000, 900 of added taxes in
their own pocket, and give them all
the commercial benefits of actual
ownership.
In HIS Akron speech, Gov. Roose-
velt said something about the silver
dollar being ascent dollar" The
same could be said of the gold dollar
had it been treated as roughly by
Republican legislation as the silver
dollar has been treated. The whole
trend of this legislation for the last
80 years has been to retire silver
from use as money, and this en-
deavor to put it out of use is what
has lowered its market price. The
people have been the sufferers, for all
their property has fallen in value in
proportion as the supply of redemp-
tion money has been contracted by
the discrimination against silver. In
sneering at "4S-cent dollar Gov.
Roosevelt is heaping undeserved hu-
initiation upon a child of Republican
legislation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
THE IDOL OF THE TURF.
The Most Popular Jockey In America and
England Recommends ssuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets.

No Jockey has ever appealed so
strongly to public favor as Tod Sloan.
He has achieved more than his
most noted predecessors ever at
tempted and stands in a class by
himself.
Not satisfied with his successes in
his native country, he Went to Eng
land and now his fame as success
full horseinan is on the tip of every
tongue not only in this country and
England but in every section of the
globe where racing has found favor.
When Tod first went to England
his temerity was openly laughed at.
but the little American played skit-
ties with his English rivals and his
victories made all England gasp.
Having the stamp of royal approx
al, society both at home and abroad
..lionized" him and he is feted and
petted to an extent that would turn
an ordinary mortal's head.
The great Jockey was in such de-
mand socially and dined and wined to
such an extent that it was feared his
health would give way. Too much
society and the nervous strain of
racing told on him.
A two weeks trip to America made
him acquainted with Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets and their remarkably
restorative effects on Il depleted di
gestive apparatus and he recon-
mended them in unstinted terms tOa
friend, saying ''Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are the best thing l know of
for keeping the stomach in condition
and appetite in good repair
Thousands of former dyspeptics
can vouch for the truth of Tod Sloan's
words. as 'Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets" have became household word
in America, and few families are
without them. One or two taken
after meals keep the stomach sweet
by causing prompt and healthy di-
gestiOn of the food.
Perfectly healthy people use them
after heavy dinners to keep their
good health and to make sure that no
i'll effects will follow an unusually
hearty meal.
Your druggist will tell you or your
doctor either that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are composed only of diges-
tive ferments. Asceptic Pepsin, Hy-
drastis, fruit acids, etc, and for the
strong stomach as well as the most
delicate constitute safeguard
against indigestion and stomach
troubles.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

Oh, It is very c0mnouplac lace-and hor-
rid. All business is horrid. don't you
Think"
We'll" l cried cheerily, I'VE mus,
extricate you as well as we can. Tell
me all about it,
"It is so good of you. l have really
come for a friend. He is in great trou-
BILE. Some one owes him, oh, such q
lot of money, and he can't get it,
why doesn't he put the beggar in
court? Nothing simpler. It's done ev-
cry day. Does LIE want me to take out
summons?'
He thought perhaps if you wrote
letter like lawyers write"-
II see" | reached for q sheet of pa
per Something like this: Dear sir,
am instructed to inform you that un-
less the amount owing by you to Mr.
So-and-so, account whereof is here
with inclosed, be paid by such a date
further proceedings will be immediate
ly taken. and so FORTH
She had put up her veil to look at
me- How cruelty direct you men are
with one anotherw she cried, with
something like shudder.
I'VE don't waste time over phrases"
l admitted. Now, what does this fell
low owe?"
"One hundred and eighty-fve dol
lars"
"For value received?"
"Yes, for dresses"
"DressesT'
"Yes, coats and vests and-and
things"
"Oh. tailor's bill! Well, unless he
is dead to all sense Of shame he won't
wait to be courted. Do you by any
chance recollect any of the-er-the
items?"
She flushed uneasily and poked at q
hole in the oilcloth.
Unless you would rather not" I
said gently.
'I'n try" She addressed the coal
scuttle There were three complete
suits, five vests, two frock coats, two
extra pairs of-of things and some
odds and ends"
"a well dressed beggar, pom my
soul"
He dresses very nicely" assented
the girl shyly.
And now for the creditors name,
pleaseP
She murmured something to the fire
irons.
Il didn't quite catch''-
She repeated it to the coal scuttle
laid down my pen. feeling as nearly
faint as solicitor can. A painful 81
lence ensued. The fire cracked and
chuckled with heartless levity
"a very fair all round tailor" said
when l had mastered my voice. 'But
just tell him from me that his silk lin
ings don't wear well.'
She drew down her veil. "Mr. Schnei-
der has a very heavy bill to meet on
Tuesday"
.'They always have" l said pensive-
ly. But l am glad to be reminded of
my little account. These-er-these
trifiing personal matters slip ones
memory"
| grOped feebly in my private
drawer. She had q prepared receipt
ready to exchange for my check. Pull
ing myself together, attended the de-
mure little lady across the room.
"This is a capital idea of Mr.. Schnei-
Her" | said ruefully.
"YcS. isn't it?'' she cried brightly
'Do you-er-collect for other firms
as well?"
"Oh. for quite a number! They find
u woman can get it where man
can't. | used to be gOverness. you
know, but find dunning ever so much
more profitable. Perhaps you would
like my card? So many thanks. Good
day"
called William off harshly. He
would have bowed her into the street
IF that lady comes here again, | al.
not in He stared at me paralytic-
lily. For n lad of y he is ridiculously
usceptible.-Springfield Republican,.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Made HIM Weep,

"Yes." said the rustic editor, when
my first subscription came in 1t
brought tears to my eyes"
"Ah. see" said the caller. success
after so many failures brought emo,
tions that could not he restrained"
mo, it wasn't that. mister; II was be-
cause the first subscriber paid his bill
in onions. News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Browning.. Matrimonial Ambition,

brOwnfngs = hNtrimontal Ambfttons.
The number Of women whom Robert
Browning said he wanted TO marry aft
er his wife's death has been increased
by the name Of the late Mrs. Bloom
field Moore of Philadelphia. who was
the financial hacker and dupe OF keely.
the motormap Her posthumous pa
pers. however. prove that she preferred
to be only sister to him. But the dis
covery of the widower gallantries Of
Browning makes the publication of the
Browning love letters rather ridiculous
Brooklyn Eagle.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
lady. sir. TO see Won, SIR"

Advice.
"A lady, sir, to see yol, sir"
I frowned at the boy. 1T is so silly
to come bursting in, hardly giving me
time to cram my novel into the waste
paper basket. William has his virtues,
but they are not those of solicitors
clerk. rs it by appointment" l de-
manded in raised voice. The boy
stared at me idiotically. He might
never have heard the word. Yes"
said sternly, sis the lady's name down
in my list?'
"Wh-what list, sir?'
Stupid idiot! shall have to get rid
of him. "Show the lady in!' | cried
angrily. Il can spare five minutes.
He showed her in fawningly, drag
ged a chair to the fire and was about
to lay down law folio for footstool
when l waved him out peremptorily.
His excitement was humiliating.
My client was demure little lady in
veil, sufficiently pretty to warrant a
hope that there was either breach of
promise or divorce in the air The
gold knob of her silk umbrella seemed
to guarantee a decent bill Of costs.
"Mr. Baggally?" she asked timidly.
| bowed and crossed leg. My pat
ent leather shoe would Of course show
her that she was dealing with lawyer
who was none the less man of the
world. She stared at the fire. II hard
ly know how
Nothing matrimonial, hope2" said
| encouragingly.
81 am not married"
felt vaguely glad without knowing
why. ''Not-er-not a breach of-er-"
think she sighed. Not even that.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
DR.. Bulls Couch Syrup Will Give

Immediate relief to child suffo-
eating with the dreadful Group.
Mothers keep this reliable medicine
always on hand and it will save you
many uneasy hours. 1t costs but 25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

THE wave of popular rejoicing
over the triumphant return of
Admiral Dewey seems to be at
rather low ebb in the vicinity of
the White House.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

THE American people used to think
they had pretty heavy tax burden
to carry when they had a tariff bill
upon their shoulders. Nowadays the
tariff tax is only straw as compared
to the added burden of direct taxation
for war purposes.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

Don't miss seeing the finest lot of
California fruits ever displayed in
this city; pears, peaches, plums and
grapes. We have provided an i'm
mense stock for the Fair next week,
bananas, oranges and lemons. Will
buy chestnuts, hickory nuts and
apples in any quantity.
n. Laskari8 Go.
Phone 2S9. 1862 S. Howard ST..
and 552 South Howard street
opp. city building.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

THE Democratic campaign opening
at Hamilton Saturday was noted for
its enthusiasm. 1t was not manu-
factured enthusiasm either.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Democratic County Ticket.

THE great race between the Column
bia and the Shamrock will begin
tomorrow. May the cup remain on
this side of the water.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

THE speech of Hon. John R. Nc
Lean at the Hamilton campaign
opening Saturday is published in
full in today's DEMOCRAT. The
speech is remarkable for its clear
presentation of the leading issues of
the campaign and will be read with
interest by every citizen.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

SOME of the Administration Or
gans are making the argument that
If Uncle Sam lets go of the Philip
pine elephant, some other nation
will get it on its hands. The Ameri-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

ALWAYS be true to the principle
of liberty, self-government and the
rights of man." is the advice given
by Thomas B. Reed in his farewell
address to his constituents. These
words do not sound as if they came
from 'copper-head" or dough
face" yet Reed is both of these ac-
ccording to the standard given by
Gov. Roosevelt in his Akron address.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Wonderful Mare.

The wonderful little 14-hand trot-
ting mare Temper was started at
Cleveland on the 23d inst. to wagon
to beat her record of 2:1O14, made on
the 18th inst, and reduced her mark
to 2:O9a. This just equals the worlds
trotting record to wagon, made by
Grace Hastings last year. Temper
is the fastest trotter of her size ever
foaled. Hopeful. which placed the
worlds record to wagon at 2:I6l5
was considered small horse, yet be
was 10 hands high, while Temper is
but Ia hands. Temper was bred by
William A. Palmer, Akron, O.. and
foaled in 1891. Her sire is Elyria
(2:25A), and her dam Tempest
(2:27A), was by Sunshine t2:2914
out of Nelly (trotting record 9:39l,
breeding Observation-Disclosures Horse
Rreadpr
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Two Akron Captains.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer has
excellent cuts today of two Akron
players, Captain Laub of University
school and Captain Laub of Western
Reserve university.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

Mr.. HANNA says that sit is an in
suit and an injustice to the hero of
Manila bay to be continually placing
his name on the list of prospective
candidates for the Presidency" The
chances are that the present occu-
pant of the White House is more
wrought up than anyone else over
the possibility of Dewey as Presi-
Dental candidate. Consequently
Mr.. Hanna's defense of Dewey is a
trifie far-fetched.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
DECEIVERS EVER.
ONE MAN WHO HAS LOST ALL ADM
RATION FOR WOMEN.

And the whole Trouble Was Caused
by the Visit of a Demure Little La
dy to His Law. Offices In Search OF
Advice,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

The Painesvflle High school team
will play in this city next Friday on
the Buchtel college grounds.
Planets Defeated.
The Planets were defeated at Bar
berton, Saturday afternoon, by a
score of IL to 5. During the first half
the Planets scored one touch down.
The Barbertons then put Lynn st.
John, their coach, into the game and
with his assistance scored two touch
downs and two goals, the final score
being Barberton IL, Planets 5. The
Planets lined up as follows:
Dice, (captain) q b; Lehman, h;
Bittner, b; Habby, r h; Mccain,
L; Bertsch, r b; Roadway, g; Mock,
C; Wolfsmith, g; Klenty, e; Volk,
If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS

Grand Opera House
WILBUR f. STICKLE, Mgr.
NEXT ATTRACTIONS
Monday, Oct 2-FM one week
only, 'Himmelein's Ideals" How
sons Goth Century Band and
Orchestra. Popular prices.
Monday, Oct. 9-"Uncle Josh
Spruceby."
Thursday, Oct. 12-H. r. Jacobs
Butterflies.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

The Akrons will practice tonight
on the grounds, East Market street.
All candidates are urgently reque st
ed to be present. The first game is
to be played next Saturday and it is
imperative that there be hard work
during the week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
ENTRIES.
Continued From First Page.

alleged to be made up of pupils from
the schools of that city. Some of the
Lorain school boys were old enough
to vote, and number of them must
have children who are playing on
the gridiron. The contest was hot
one, neither side scoring. Akron S
gains were all made by end runs, as
it was out of the question to buck
Lorain's line which was much heav-
ier than the Akron. The teams lined
I'D as follows:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Deeds of Naval Heroes.

| recite today the deeds Of our naval
heroes. many of whom have not vet
received appropriate recognition. BE
hold also the ships" AS we will never
know what our national prosperity Is
worth until we realize what It cost. l
recall the unrecited fact that the men
Of the navy In all our wars ran espe-
cial risks. They had not only the hui
mau weaponry TO contend With. but the
tides, the fog, the storm. Not like 9th
cr ships could they run into harbor at
the approach of an equinox or a cy-
clone or hurricane, because the har-
bors were hostile. a miscalculation of
tide might leave them on bar, and
a fog might overthrow all the plans Of
wisest commodore and admiral, and
accident might leave them not on the
land ready for an ambulance, but at
the bottom of the sea, as when In our
civil war the torpedo blew up the
Tecumseh in Mobile bay, and nearly
all on board psrished. They were at
the mercy Of the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans. which have no mercy. Such
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Visiting Golf Players.

The game between Akron and
Youngstown golfers on the Portage
Inks Saturday afternoon resulted in
a victory for the visitors. who won
three up. The visitors were enter
tanned at luncheon at the Elks' club
and st dinner At the Hotel Buchtel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Democratic District Ticket.

For State Senator from the 24th-2eth
District,
EDWARD NJ. YOUNG,
OF Summit.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Growth of the Finger Nails.

The nails of two fingers never grow
with the same degree of rapidity. The
nail of the middle finger grows with
the greatest rapidity, and that of the
thumb the least. 1t has been computed
that the average growth Of the finger
nail is one-thirty Of an inch per
week, or a little more than an inch
and half per year. The growth,
however, depends, to a great extent,
upon the rate of nutrition, and during
periods of sickness it is retarded. Au-
thorities differ with regard to the
equality of growth on both hands,
some holding that the nails of the
right hand grow faster than those of
the left, but others can perceive no
difference between them According to
the rate of growth stated, the average
time taken for each finger nail to grow
its full length is about four and half
months, and at this rate a woman Of
seventy would have renewed her nails
one hundred and eighty-six times.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
Home Life in Porto Rico.

The native early morning meal is a
cup of coffee with Naturalization to
the black-coffee habit does not exist
on the island-and a piece of bread
Breakfast Is served at II or IL o'clock
and Is seldom elaborate, unless guests
are in the house. Boiled eggs, bread
and coffee satisfy the ordinary man,
but the hungry man eats his garlicky
beefsteak in addition. Dinner is the
meal of the day, and is eaten between
6 and : o'clock. This is the natives
only full, heavy meal, and this fact
may account for his ability to eat q
quantity of food which leaves the aver
age American a victim for indigestion
and remorse.
The positions of honor at dinner
table are, among the older and nom
travelled residents, in the following Or
der: The head of the table to the most
distinguished guest; the rest, in the
order Of their rank and importance,
ranged around to the right, the host
occupying the last seat after his guests.
The women sit at the left Of the table,
all together. Among the more cul-
tured classes the host occupies the
head, the hostess the foot, the places
of honor being the seats to the right
and left Of the host.
The evenings in the home-for in
stance, of an alcalde, the mayor OF a
town-are spent around the center Of
the handicapped table, lazily rock
ing to and fro in the big chairs. The
men smoke their cigarets-the women
never smoke-and flow of small talk,
filled with simple jokes and sallies,
constitutes the entire evenings amuse-
ment. Where they have pianos the
daughters exhibit their limited skill on
instruments which are tangled and out
of tune. One never sees a book or a
magazine in these houses, though in
two or three of the larger cities there
are many literary men. Reading is not
a strong point of the island popula-
neutrality-suspicious. Of Harper's
Weekly.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
An Economical Rail.

Chief Engineer w. T. Manning OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
Invented a new rail that experts say
has many points of interest to rail-
road owners. the principal one being
it's economical feature. 1t is we'll
known that rails veal rapidly on
curves and where these are short and
traffic heavy, the cost of renewal is
very large. Manning has evolved a
section, which, he asserts, will reduce
the cost 81 per cent per ton per year.
He adds materially to the life Of the
rail by placing additional metal in the
head and on the side upon which the
wear comes. The new rail will be
given a thorough test on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, the receivers
having ordered 1000 tons from the
Carnegie Steel Co. The Pttsburg
& Western has also ordered 500 tons.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
LIlIputlan Pine Tree.

One of the most remarkable features
of Japanese gardening is the way in
which every plant and tree in a famous
garden will be reproduced in miniature
by a system of dwarfing which has
been handed down from many genera
tions back. Every characteristic of a
large tree will be preserved. The
foliage, the color and the texture Of
the branches, and yet the miniature
copy will often be not more than from
one to three feet high. Professor G. c.
Bessey tells of a case in the United
States in which nature has eclipsed the
art of the Japanese. While climbing
Green Mountain, near Boulder, COL,
Professor Bessey found growing from
crevice in one Of the rocks at the
summit a small pine tree about five
and three-fourths inches high, and
barely a quarter Of an inch in diam
eter. 1t was unbranched, and bore a
single terminal tuft of leaves. The
tiny tree had made a good fight for
existence amid the inclemencies of its
exposed situation, for when it was
carefully examined, twenty-five dis
tinct annual rings were discovered.
Such a case of natural dwarfng is al
most unprecedented.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-02-10
IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS
AND EVENTS.
The Crime of Murder Is Being Reduced
to Fine Art'-A Liliputian Pine
Trse-some Queer watchos-A Strange
Chinese Ceremony.
Broken Resolutions.

Songs have been sung to the roses that
To the girls that we've known and the
vows that we've made,
To the things that we've done in the
sun and the shade,
And the indlscI eet words we have spok-
en-.
But never song, not so much as a
word,
Has any poor mortal we've met ever
heard
That touched in the slightest or even re-
ferred
To the fine resolutions we've broken
AS each of us drifts toward the close Of
We're possessed by feeling uncommon
ly queer
sort of a kind of yearning right
here;
You know the sort of a yearning.
We muse and we think and we ponder
and sigh
AS we dream of the days that have soft
ly gone by;
Then we sadly determine Improvement to
try,
And new leaf we find ourselves turn
We're really angelic, perhaps. for a
week;
With bliss beatiflc our friends say we
reek,
So sanity We grow tket we feel like a
freak
And really begin to get FESTIVE.
Then we meet some old sinner who's out
for time
And we deem just one tipple no very
great crime,
And-ah, what's the use of prolonging
the rhyme?
We get home in state rather fes-
tive.
And that is what comes of our leaf turn
ed anew,
Having. broken it once we feel free to
pursue
The same old routine that our calow
days knew,
Though our consciences give us rak-
ing.
If the questions in order I'd like to in
quire
Why men will taboo things they really
desire
When they know in their hearts they'll
be cutting the wire
AND the VOWS they are making be
breaking?