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The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04

GENTLE COURTESY.
An English Society woman Who Had
a Big Heart.

Lady Camilla GurdOn, in her memories
of Suffolk, tells a story of society
woman who was sweet-natured and
generous enough to give the poor of her
very best. She used to visit the large,
dreary workhouse in the manufacrur-
ing town near her country home. For
this. she dressed herself carefully III
her best clothes, and wore all her
brightest jewels. For" said Gertrude,
simply, poor people care much moro
to see one in ones best things than
rich people do. / wonder why every
body generally puts on common, dull
old clothes to visit cottages!"
One night, we went together to
party, my pretty Gertrude dressed III
every color of the rainbow, with dia-
monds sparkling on her Navy hair and
shining about her soft, round throat.
AS we alighted from our carriage, the
prince and princess of Wales happened
TO arrive, and we stood aside on the
steps to let them pass.
AS usual, there was a crowd of peo-
pie waiting to enter the house. poor
woman, just behind us, was vainly en-
deavoring to lift her child, little Grip
pie, so that he might see the princess;
but each time that she pressed forward,
a policeman pushed her back. The
child broke into wall:
"Oh, can't see her! / can't see her!
You promised l should see her, mann
my!"
Gertrude turned quickly. "Give me
your little boy" she said, and she took
the astonished child in her arms. Il
will hold him up. He can have much
better view here"
With queenly gesture, she waved
aside the bewildered policeman. The
little cripple put his tiny, wasted arms
trustfully about her neck, and leaned
eagerly forward to see all that was to
be seen; and when the sight was over,
and Gertrude gently disentangled her
self from his poor little hands, to give
him back to his mother, the child put
his pale lips to her rosy cheek and kissed
her.
"Pretty lady! pretty lady!" he said,
admiringly.
His mother broke into a torrent of
thanks and apologies, while Gertrude,
gathering up her brilliant train,
passed into the house, Youths Com
panion.
Death of an Organizer.
Rev. Thomas E. Moore, one of the five
young men who, in 1865, originated the
Salvation Army in London, recently
met an unexpected death. He was
preaching in the Baptist church in
Harper, Kan, and droppedcdead in the
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
Mystery of small Coins.

There are, it is claimed, 199.9cO,000
old-style copper pennies somewhere.
Nobody knows what has become of
them. except that once in awhile a sin
gle specimen turns up in change. A
few years go 4.500.oo0 bronze ;wO-cent
pieces were set afcat, Three millions
of them are still outstanding. but are
never seen 4 million Of three-cent sill
yer pieces are scattered over the United
States, but il is very rarely that one
comes across ore of them. Of the $780,.
GOO haIf-cent pieces not enc has
been. returred to the government foR
coinage or is held by tl* treasury.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
Typical HerOisnl.

Tt is true that the preparedness for
war on the part of the Spaniards was
greater in proportion to the strength
G. the two nations than the prepared
ness of the United States. In cases
where we actually had a stronger arma-
ment, the great dispropOrtion of loss
and the comparative in ineffectiveness OF
tie Spanish arms Of course rebound to
tire credit of this country. The strength
Of America being, however, so pre-
p0nderant, and on some occasions cur
armament being 50 much more power
ful, it is fortunate that there were oc-.
casions fer many heroic acts on the
part of Americans that were in the
nature of ''forlorn hopes" Among these
tie most conspicuous is the case Of
the crew of the Merrimac. Though the
Immediate object of the sinking of the
collier was not accomplished, no event
OF the war afforded greater proof of the
high morale of the entire navy, officers
ard men alike. The desire of the off
GERS and seamen to participate in what
must have looked like an inevitable sac
r.fce of limb or life is not the least
interesting. and, indeed, pathetic part
Of Lieut.. Hobson's thrilling narrative.
Tie fact that so many stood ready to
engage in the perilous duty, while it
does not take single leaf from the
lGurels of those who actually took part
in the maneuyer, makes the heroism OF
the officer and crew Of the Merrimac
significantly typical.-Century.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
COniuCaI Apre enment.

Deacon Brown--It is so nice when
husband and wife can think alike,
Mrs. Gray-Yes, that's true. Henry
and usually think the same. When he
agrees with my ideas we get along
sIlendid; but whe- [ have to agree
with his we get along only middlin'.-
n"etnn Transcript.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
Prehistoric People.

Evidences of the prehistoric peoples
who inhabited the valleys of the Gila
and the Salt rivers are continually COM
ing to light, and enough testimony has
been found 10 reveal the fact that in
these valleys once dwelt mighty and
populous people. numbering not less
than 100000 2 ,O0O. COO certainly, and
probably reaching 100000.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
s,anish for "High Life"

The perversion of English words
when adopted by foreigners is often
strange. as in the -Franco-English
"biftel1;" but this, if we may trust a
correspondent, has been far transcend
ed by the journalists of Spain, who are
said to have adopted a slang which ap-
pears in the form of "igiH'' or gill
1t is rather a puzzIer to be told that
the word is English. What is really
meant is high life.'-London Chron-
icle.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
A Rostnn Innocent.

Mrs~Greene-They say that when the
men go on fishing trips they take lot
of liquor along with them.
Mrs. Gray-I don't think that is so.
I'm sure it is not so when my husband
goes a-fshing. have. overhauled his
luggage when he gothome on purpose
to see, and / have never been able to
find drop of liquor in any OF the bot
tics in his bag.-Boston Transcript.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
Enjoying Hir,self Under Diaiculties

Notting-Horw can you sit here with
that Chatter woman playing on that
confounded piano of hers in the next
fiat?
Helter-Oh, enjoy it. 1t reminds
me that she is Chaffer's wife. hate
CHATTER, you know-BostonT Transcript.
The Winslow mail., 1899-02-04
Death of an ORGANIZER.

Rev. Thomas E. Moore, one of the five
young men who, in 1865, originated the
Salvation Army in London, recently
met an unexpected death. He was
preaching in the Baptist church in
Harper, Kan, and dropped dead in the
pulpit.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
FIVE NEW REGIMENTS.
More to Be Organized For
Service In Philippines.
CAMPAIGN In THE INTERIOR.
She Fighting to BE Carried Into the In
terror of Luzon, Away From the Rail-
rOad-Large Number of Mules sent For
transportation Purposes.

WASHINGTON, Aug. i6.-Secretary
Root had long consultations with Adju-
tant General Corbin relative to the
army, its strength, equipment and sup
plies, these being considered i'll connec-
tion with the statements that have been
furnished by the heads of the different
bureaus.
The question of enlisting and the Sc
lection of officers for additional volun-
teer regiments also was under consid-
Grafton. but it was stated that no de-
cision to call for more troops was con-
Sidered. While it is said that five regi,
ments will be organized the number has
not been definitely de termined upon.
The problem of transportation in the
Philippines has been under considera-
ton by the war department for some
time. 1t is expected that at the end of
the rainy season it will be necessary to
move the troops some distance from the
railroad, and at the present time the
means of transportation are not suffi-
Cient for a large army and extensive op-
erations. The difficulty has been met
by sending mules to Manila in large
numbers
These mules will not only be used for
transporting supplies in wagons, but it
is intended to organize pack train for
carrying guns and equipments where
teams cannot be utilized.
The indications are that the cam
paign after the rainy season is to be con-
Quoted not only along the railroad
where General Otis has confined most
of his operations, but that the interior
of LuZon will be penetrated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
TOO SOON FOR ELECTIONS.
Root Advised to Not Grant the Cubans
Right of Franchise For
N Year

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.- General
Brooke will be called to Washington to
consult with Secretary Root concerning
affairs i'll Cuba.
Colonel KennoD of the Thirty-fourth
infantry, recently appointed, but who
has been on duty at Havana us assist
ant adjutaat general, had long con-
ference with Secretary Root.
Colonul hennon assured Secretary
Root that tle course which General
Brooke Was pui suing met with general
approval, and WAS of that careful and
conservative nature required by the con-
ditions i'll the island 1t was necessary
to make radical changes, but the policy
OF the general has been to make the old
tit the new with as little friction as
possible.
AS TO the elections i'll Cuba Colonel
kennOn told the secretary that he
thought that the time was still some
what distant when they could be held
to advantage. BY Il provision in the
peace treaty, the Spanish residents in
the island were given one year from the
date of exchange OF ratifcations in
WuiSA " uCCif,lc tuSh plSlcISuCo dS "
citizenship. Elections could not be held,
he said, until after the year elapsed in
justice to this class.
Colonel kennon said that the people
OF Cuba We're fast coming to the concIu-
sion that the interests of all would be
best observ d by these people accepting
Cuban citizenship and by Spaniards and
Cubans acting in harmony; and, while
they do not mix well at present, the
feeling of irritation is we airing away.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
PRISONERS BADLY TREATED,
when san Isidro Was Captured, Sa !
News Was Secured of Gilmore
and Others.

SAN Francisco, Aug. l6.-A local
paperfpublished a startling story from
the Philippines regarding Lieutenant
Gilmore and the party from the York
town, who were captured by the Filipi-
nos and who have been reported from
official sources.as being well cared for
and well treated. 1t appeared that when
tine Americans reached San lsidro they
found the names of the Yorktown men
and some other prisoners scratched on
the walls Of the Jail. Some letters
from the men were found secreted un-
der stones, and Spaniard, who had
been entrusted with several, presented
them to General Lawton.
The letters told of the hardships the
men were compelled to suffer and
begged that aid be sent them. The men
complained that they had been starved,
beaten ana bound, and, moreover, were
in rags. One of the letters, signed by
Albert Lowenshon, said that the Span
iards had been treated very badly, worse
than the Americans, and that hundreds
were dying of dysentery and other dis.
eases, and that the government took no
notice Of sickness prevailing.
In his letter Lowenshon, who was
formerly of the steamship Zealandia.
gave the list Of prisoners held by the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
LOCAL MARKETS.
WHEAT 50 CENTS.
Retail Prices.

August l6. 8 p.m.-Butter, creamery
25c, country 20c, lard 1Oc; eggs
l5c: chickens, 14c per lb. dressed,
spring chicken. 35c a piece.
Corn, ear 25c per bushel,
sheYed 48c; oats 32c; hay SOC
a hundred; straw 35c hundred.
Lettuce s to 10c per pound. Head
lettuce 12c.
New onions, three punches for &c.
Radishes, two punches for &c,
Cucumbers, 2 for &c.
Celery 10c bunch.
Wax Beans 10c measure.
Tomatoes, home grown 10c 2 qt.
measure.
New beets, 2 for DC.
Summer squash, &c to 10c piece.
New potatoes, 65c bu.
Peas, 45c a peck.
Blackberries, 10c OF.
Huckleberries, 15c OF.
Home grown cabbage, to &c head.
Green Corn 15c doz.
Wholesale Prices.
Wheat zoe; oats 2Oc; corn,
ear, 19c; corn, sheiled, 361sc: hay,
$40; rye, 55c.
Butter, creamery, 2oc; country
l5c; lard, 6 to 61ac; eggs, II to 13c;
chickens, live 71ac, dressed 1Oc.
Navy beans, $l.34, 81 40; marrowfat
beans $1.50, $l.65.
Cured hides, No. /, S1a No. 2, Sc,
green, No. l, TIC, No. SIC, cured
calf skins, No. l, 101ac, No. 2, exc;
green, No. l, &c; No. g, Sc; tallOw,
No. l, &c; sheep pelts, BIC lamb skins
45c,
Pork, dressed, 51s to live AZ to sc;
beef, dressed, nc to SIC, live
31ac to &c; mutton, live. 41ac to &C.;
dressed, SIC to SC; spring lamb,
I2c; pork, loins, Sc; veal, live
SIC to 6, dressed, 1Oc.
Sugar-cured ham, 101ac to 1116c;
shoulder, &c; California ham,
Z to 715c; bacon, Z to S11ac; dried beef,
l5 to 1Sc; lard, simon pure, 6%
in tub; 61sc in tierces; country
kettle &c: pnre lard. &c.
Lumber.
Hemlock bill stuff $l7 per IN
Norway bill stuff $19 per IN
Yellow pine siding No. $26 per III
Yellow pine flooring No. common
500 per m
Yellow pine ceiling No. $26 per m
White pine lath $3.50 per 1000
Clear red cedar shingles $3.40 per
1000.
Clear hemlock shingles $3.50 per
1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
DIR. KILMER'S SwAMP-RooT
Is Not Recommended For Every
thing.
But If You Have Kidney or Bladder
Trouble 1t viii be Found Just the
Remedy You Need.

Kidney trouble preys upon the
mind. discourages and lessons am
bitiOn: beauty, vigOr and cheerful
ness soon disappear when the kid
neys are out of order or diseased.
Kidney trouble has become so pre-
yalent that it is not uncommon for a
child to be born afflicted with weak
kidneys. If the child urinates too
often, if the urine scalds the flesh, or
if. when the child reaches an age
when it should be able to control the
passage, and it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it, the
cause of the difficulty is kidney
trouble and the first step should be
towards the treatment of these i'm
portant Ogans. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition
of the kidneys and bladder and not
to a habit as most people suppose.
So we find that women as well as
men are made miserable with kidney
and bladder trouble and both need
the same remedy. The mild and the
immediate effect of Swamp-Root is
soon realized. 1t is sold by drug
gists, in soc and 81 sizes. You may
have sample bottle by mail free,
also pamphlet telling about it, in
Guiding many of the thousands of
testimonial letters received from suf-
ferers cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, Ny, mention
the AKRON DEMOCRAT.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
senator Hayward Stricken.

OMAHA, Aug. Ex-senator M. l.. Hay
ward was stricken with apoplexy at
Brownville, Neb., where he had gone to
deliver an address at the Modern Wood
men picnic. He was apparently in good
health and spirits up to the moment of
attack. The doctors worked with him
from little after IL O'Clock, when he
was stricken, until almost before the
senator recovered consciousness. He
was then removed to residence nearby,
where he now is. The wife and son Of
the senator were summoned from Ne.
braska City. Later the senator became
some weaker. and, while the doctors
have not abandoned hope, they admit
he is in a very precarious condition.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
TO AID THE PORTO RlcANs.

Governor Roosevelt Accepted the Chair
manship of a Committee.
New YORK, Aug. 16.-A committee
the Merchants association to cooperate
with the Colonial AID society for aiding
Porto Rlcans, formed before the recent
hurricane, has been enlarged, in accord
ance with the suggestion of Secretary
OF War Root, who favors effective COM
mlttee organization in New York for
assisting the Porto Ricans. Governor
Roosevelt has accepted the chairman
ship of the enlarged committee.
The subscriptions received by the
Merchants association now amount to
$1,000. Clothing and medicines are very
much needed. The Merchants associa-
ton has already sent down IA cases of
goods
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
NEGR0S AND CEBU
IN A TURMOIL.
Insurrection Gaining Strength Remarka-
bly, In Those Islands-Property
Destroyed In Negros.

Diy HI lhOSe lsiaHus-froperty
Destroyed In Negros.
MANILA, Aug. IL, via Hongkong,
Aug. 16.-Arrivals and mail advices
from Negros and Cebu agree that the
insurrection is gaining strength re-
markably in both those islands, which
had hitherto been counted as the most
friendly in the archipelago and which
received with the greatest cordiality
Prof. Schurman, president of the
United States advisory commission for
the Philippines. at the time of his men,
orable tour.
Outbreaks are feared, particularly i'll
Cebu, where some of the leading men
have gone over to the insurrection,
Many of the wealthy inhabitants are
preparing to leave the islands.
Seniors Llorente and Melliza, supreme
court justices from Negros and Cebu,
have gone thither from Manila to use
their influence against the insurrection.
The results of the autonomist govern
ment i'll Negros are disappointing. In
surgent bands are operating there, us
they did i'll Cuba, destroying much
plantation property, claims for which
are being presented
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH ROBBERS.

Two Hundred and Fifty Soldiers Killed
and $50 Wounded In China.
CANTON, China, Aug. 16.-Five hun
dred soldiers We're surrounded at Cot
kon, on the west river, by 10, 900 robbers
and a desperate fight occurred, ending
in victory for the robbers, who have
hoisted their flags upon all commanding
points and occupied the villages i'll the
vicinity. Two hundred and fifty SOL
diers were killed and 100 wounded.
Two thousand more troops left
Canton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
GREAT MEN TO PREACH.
Bishop Failows Arranging For a Notable
Gathering of Churchmen
In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-Bishop Samuel
Fallows of the committee on religious
exercises of the Chicago fall festival
stated at meeting of the general conf
mittee of the festival that if plans he
had formed were carried. out the world s
most famous pulpit orators will preach
i'll Chicago on Oct. s, when the festival
will c.oSe
Famous churchmeG from every state
in the Union, as well as from Europe
will be invited to come. Acceptances
have already been received from num-
ber OF noued prelates of both Protestant
and Catholic churches.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
Pe|S||lQ|. -

A FTER you have tested all
n nostrums, drugs and doc
= tors, only to grow older AMI
worse. try Nitae-Ore-The
Ore of Life-and learn that it is
the best thing in, on or out of the
earth for the afflicted. Its un-
equalled Antiseptic, Tonic power
will remove the INDUS of any
ill. Proof at my expense. lam
NO QUACK DOCTOR with a
nostrum. but a public benefactor
with remedy that nothing man
makes equals. None but knaves
will scoff. 1t challenges compar-
ison. 1t is the original that all
initiate. 1t is discovery never
downed by quacks, who thrive
on mans ills being protracted.
Like gold, it cannot be analyzed
or synthetiZed. 1t is a puzzle to
the scientist, an enigma to the
medical student, a boon to the
afflicted. 1t is a specific for
Diphtheria, Asthma, Hay Fever,
and all diseases of the Throat,
and for Stomach, Liver, Bowel,
Kidney, Blood and Liver dis
orders. Catarrh, Rheumatism,
Paralysis and Female Com
plants. One months treatment,
81; ; for $3.50.
Agents wanted.
THEO. NOEL,
Geologist.
/ $50 Polk II Chicarn ILL
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
Drink 6rain.O

After you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t Is not a medicine.
but doctors order 1t because 1t is healt h fli;
lnvigorat1ng and appettzing. 1t Is made.
from pure grains, and has that rich s,';i.-
GROWN color and tastes like the fines, grade
II coffee. and costs about onc-cuhrtrr
much. Children like it and thrive u.I ii. lir-
-i;sc II l. /; genuine food drink. r0ris!i /:
i'hhfn% ban nnurishment. ASK ys,;Ir !-?'','-
i Tri.i!i-O, Tile new food drink. Ii :i:.,: ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
LIEUT.. JOSEPH 3. MORSE DEAD

His Wife Il Daughter of President Me-
kinleys Brother.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-General Otis
reported the death of Second Lieutenant
Joseph B. Morse. Ninth infantry of
typhoid fever Lieutenant Morse was
appointed May l, this year. He was in
Manila ut the time of his appointment
and was chosen from the First Cali
fornia heavy artillery.
Lieutenant Morse was related by mar
riasc to President Mckinley. He mar
ried Miss Ida Mckinley, daughter of
David Mckinley the president S brother
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16

accept. Hutchinson is the unani-
nous choice for captain. Carter has
stated that will be in the game this
year. DIR. Walters is another old
timer. He will be a candidate for
half back. Rockwell. Ewes and
Price and all the other stars of 1898
will line up this year. The team
will soon begin its practice work.
Last year they waited until late
date. going into the game with little
preliminary work.
General Mix Up.
The Kent base ball team defeated
a team from North Lawrence at the
North Lawrence merchants picnic
at Silver lake Tuesday by score of
2l to s.
RoOters for the Kent team were
exceedingly boisterous and made
themselves obnoxious to the specta-
tors. Two of the rooters COM
menced to play catch on the side.
One of the fellows had his hand
broken by swift ball thrown to him.
A few outsiders said that it served
him right. This precipitated a
jangle which ended in a general mix
up, in which nobody was seriously
injured
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16

r1npmoS, as follows: Prisoners from
Yorktown, J. c. Gilmore, U. S. N, w.
Wilson, G. o. NJ; P Vandovil, S. NJ. M;
W. Ellsworth, coxswain; S. Edwards,
S. D.: S Brisolose, o. g.; A. B. Pear
son. apprentice: +. Anderson, landsman;
captured at Baler April IL: A. D. Brice,
Z. Honneman, Nevada cavalry. cap
tured Jan. 30; a. Bishop, Third artil-
lery. April I2; H. FL. Huber, hospital
corps, and J. o Brien. civilian, Jan. ~.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
Southern Camp Meeting,
Boston Ledges, Sunday, Aug. ~.
Ohio Maccabee Picnic at Silver Lake

Tomorrow, fine program of sports.
Tickets 20 cents, from any point in
the city including admission to
grounds. Tickets On sale at Laffers,
Buel & Lemasters and Cases drug
stores. Hixon's, Kline Bros, In
mans, Booths and Reusch & Co.'S
grocery stores. Buy special tickets
and save money.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
S1.00 Columbus and Return.

Via CA. .&C.R'y Sunday, Aug. 20.
Train leaves Akron Union depot at
$50 a. m., arrives Columbus II
o'clock noon. Returning leaves Co
lumbus Z p. IN. and 1895 midnight.
Parlor car seats 25c each way.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
Dewey Still Indisposed.

LEGHoRN, Italy. Aug. 16.-Admiral
Dewey is still inuisposed. Various Off
cials visited the Olympia. The ad-
nliral's departure for Florence has been
postponed
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-08-16
NOTICE
TO CONTRACTORS
Board of City commissioners

Board of City Commissioners Office,
Akron, o., Aug. I6, 1899.
Sealed proposals will be received at the
City Commissioners office until y O'Clock
noon. Saturday, Sept. l6, 1899, for the i'm
provement of Fay street from Market
street to Buchtel avenue by grading the
same to the established grade. curbing with
stone. guttering and paving the same with
brick, in accordance with the plans, profiles
and specifications relating to said improve
ment on file in the Office of the City Civil
Engineer. where plans. profiles and speci-
ffcations may be seen and bidding blanks
may be obtained.
Each bidder in addition to the amount of
bail required in proposal must deposit with
the Clerk of Commission at the time of
filing his bid. a certificate of deposit, a GER
titled check on some bank doing business in
Akron. or cash to the amount of two hum
dred 5000 dollars.
Each proposal must contain the full name
of the person or persons making the same.
The city reserves the right to accept any
or reject all bids.
BY order of the Board of City Commits
siOners.
CHARLES II. ISBELL, Clerk.
AuH iB-.lY-:s0 Sent Il