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The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

0NCE more the public has been given striking
| J and costly proof OF the frail support which
- Mayor Phean has built up his pretensions to
be careful and faithful guardian of public interests
The resolution fixing gas ST per thousand
feet has been weighed in the and found to be
so careessly drawn up to be utterly worthless and
invalid.
In the suit OF the San Francisco Gas and Electric
Company VS.. William B. Hooper, in which the valid
y of the ordinance involved, Judge Seawell dis
missed the issue with something like contempt Under
the act of March a. 1873 the municipal authorities are
authorized and required fix the standard quality
and illuminating power of the gas to be furnished
and the rate and price for each cubic feet to be
charged therefor, "hy any person. company or cor
poration' The Phelan resolution, introduced and
submitted to the Board of Supervisors by his counsel
and direction regulated the quality and fixed the price
Of gas to be furnished the city by any company OF
corporation" The word person" included in the
statute was omitted from the ordinance, and there
fore the ordinance is not uniform in its operation
and is consequently invalid
Upon this showing of a clear and plain breach of
the law. the Judge did not deem it worth his while
consider any other OF the raised in the case
After pointing out the defect of the ordinance he
said: Il make no further comment upon this de
parture from the plain requirements of the statute
than to suggest the board the proprety in future
resolutions of following the letter as well as the spirit
of the statute"
bunder of such nature cannot be defended upon
any ground and can be explained only upon the sup
position that the Mayor heed the statute instead Of
reading it; and drew his conclusions of what it re-
quired from the way felt rather than from what it
said This is the second notable instance where the
city has had to suffer because of the careless manner
in which the Mayor attends to his official duties
From first to last the proceedings Of Mayor Phelan
with respect to the issue between the city and the
gas company have been series of contradictions and
absurdities Early in March the Gas and Electric
Company declared its willingness to accept rate of
ST so fair price for gas, but the Mayor was then
posing reformer of the most radical school, so
he set himself against such agreement and brought
about the introduction of the resolution fixing the rate
at ST 10 He then declared that ordinance to be valid
and was loud in urging the people to refuse to pay
higher rates. Later he saw new light from some
source and short time ago gave his sanction to
another resolution fixing the ST 5o thus max
ing complete surrender to the company and expos
ng the weakness OF his preensions as defender of
the public welfare"
The issre goes for another year The
gentlemen who made the fight in the courts to uphold
the ST ordinance have lost their money but posi-
bly, they wiser we'll as sadder men, and have
profted something from the experience.
+;e1, = f,,~ I-.~
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

NEW YORK REPRE- SENTATIVE.
PERRY JJKENS IP ......,.......29 Tribune Buidir
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

peculiar and particularly pathetic form of insan.
ity has manifested itself in war veteran and pen
sioner of Wooster Ohio. He has asked the Govern
ment to reduce his pension
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26
AUCTION SALES.

BY s Watkins Co.-Monday. June 2s at II o'clock,
Horses. a Golden Gate
BY Mendenhall-Tuesday. June q, at II O'clock
Carriages Robes Harness, a McAIlister
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

Judge Redwne is said to be responsible for the wild
confusion and parliamentary demorazaton which
have overcome the delegates to the Kentucky Demo
cratic Safe Convention Perhaps if the gentlemen
had been true to their friend John Bareycorn they
would have retained their senses
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

The British arstocracy is fairly drinking in Aneri-
canism these days. At the fashionable Albert Doll
Bazaar in London an American bar was the star at
traction. The Duke of Manchester, Lord Henry
Somerset and other titled swels acted as bartenders
and mixed thousand American cocktails for their
fair patrons
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26
PHELHN'S gas RESOLUTION.

.NCE more the public has been given a striking
and costly proof OF the frail support on which
- Mayor Phean has built up his pretensons to
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

CHICAGO NEWS STANDS.
Sherman House: 2. o. CO.. Great Northern Hotel
Fremont House; Auditorium Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

Japan has placed orders in Europe for
5ne third-class cruiser, two torpedo-gun-
boats, one reserve torpedo-boat eleven
of the first class and six
.een smaller torpedo-boats.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-26

c. GEORGE KROGNESS,
Manager Foreign Advertising, Marquette Building
Chicago.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
BOERS READY TO RAID.
Force Under Joubert on Buff
falo River.
EXPECTED THIS WEEK.
Transvaal Soldiers May Cross the Border
Into Natal Forces Gathered at Other
Points-A Boer Commandaut Visited
Native Chief.

LONDON, Oct at was evident that
Buffalo river, the northeastern bound
ary of Natal. Is to be the Potomac of
Josphus Joubert has taken personal
command of the Boer forces there, es-
tablIshing strong line of picllets along
the river and has ordered the natives to
drive in all the stock.
AL the available Buryhers in the
neighbOrhood have been requisitiOned,
with the result that some 1900 have
mobilized at Wakkerstroom, the chief
point of mobilization there.
LONDON, Oct. 2.-From all points in
the Transvall, Natal and Cape Colony,
came reports of continued military
activity ON the frontier; and. while the
movement of individual commands rs
evident that the narrow, wedgeike
strip of Natal, whose apex is crowned
with the ominous name of Majuba Hill.
will be the center of the coming storm
The Beers established camp at
Scheepers Mex, near Vryheid, and they
will mobilize a great force ON the Buff
falo river today, which the authorities
at Dundee expect will move across the
border to that spot, probably at once.
1t was believed that conflict at this
point will certainly occur early in the
week.
At the same time the Beers were col
lecting force of 1000 men, under the
notorious commandant Cronie, in the
Mulmania gold fields, near Mafeking.
wh'r" Colonel Baden-Powell is sta
toned
dispatches from Tuli, Rhodesia, all
nounced that another force of Burgh-
ers was nassed at Petersburg, about 30
miles south, aud that outlying parties
are posted at all the drifts along the
LimpOpo river.
In the meantime Colonel PIummer's
coiumn was moving 30 miles nearer the
Transvaal frontier and had established
telephone connections TO within SIX
miles of Rhodes drift, on the Lampopo.
Enthusiastic scenes at all the railway
stations marked the advance of the
Natal volunteers.
Dispatches from Mafeking announced
that Commandant Cronje, commander of
the Transvaal border police, crossed the
border and visited Chief Baralolga, APP
parentlv with the object OF melting
him to fight. The British civil COM
missioner ordered the chief to stay and
protect the women and children, tell
ing him that he would not be allowed
to fight.
Cardinal Herbert Vaughan, arch
bishop of Westminster, preaching in the
pro-citnedral referring to the Transvaal
crisis, said:
"War is still trembling in the balance,
and a great responsibility rests upon
those deputed to safeguard the welfare
of the british nation An unjust or an
unnecessary war would be great ma
tional crime, deserving Divine chastise-
.nent. because it would be an offense
against God and mankind.
Realizing the awfuiness of war, the
Catholic churches in London Sunday
offered prayers to Almighty God that
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
THE ADMIRAL AWAITED.
Washington Ready to Give Him an EIab-
crate Reception Tonight
and Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON Oct 2.-Elaborate prep
arations have been made to give Ad-
miral Dewey Il glorious and mighty
welcome when he returns to Washing
ton this evening, the nations hero. His
arrival in the city will be signalized by
an admiral's salute of II gnns and a
pandemonium OF noise from all the
cannon, bells and steam whistles in or
about the city.
From this time until late in the night
his presence will let loose the kindled
enthusiasm of the thousands who have
been eagerly awaiting his coming. A
civic parade of 1900 men is only a
small part of the first nights proceed
ings for an immense throng Of the people
will file before him for an hour, their
number being limited only by the broad
width of Pennsylvania avenue. He and
the President will occupy reviewing
:tand built just south of the Treasury
building and facing Pennsylvania
avenue.
Tomorrow will be the great day of
the celebration, however, for then Ad-
miral Dewey is TO be escorted to the
capitol by the president and his cabinet,
fine military escort. and presented the
sword voted to him by congress.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
A Mucb Abused word.

The way certain words are misused
and abused should appeal to one. 1t is
a fact that if any word has tried to
adapt itself TO every possible and i'm
possible situation grand" is the one
that has made the attempt. A person
needs but walk about any city to be
confronted with Grand hotels and
Grand View houses. Sometimes it fits
the house which it adorns. sometimes
it seems but a sardonic attempt to make
them seem the more forlorn. 1t rises to
the sublime and describes the noun
tains, it descends to the level Of every
day life and appears as a descriptive
term when the weather is mentioned.
On the lips of the milliner it lures on
to her durm the woman who without
the support of friend is selecting
hat, and the ''doesn' { she look grand in
that2 p causes her to depart with the
hat IN her possession. One hears about
grand dinners and grand" times.
but the last straw is when the shop
woman says, THAT coat fits you some-
thing grand New York Srn
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

light and strength and courage be given
to those responsible for the interests of
the nation, and that they may be led to
what is right and just"
PRETORIA, Oct. 2.-Detachments of
burghers are still moving toward Volk-
srust, the nearest station to the Natal
border
1t was expected that martial law will
be proclaimed tomorrow or Wednes.
day. All civil procedures were stopped
until further orders, and another proc
lamation postponed the sitting of the
circuit court.
The sentiment of the Beers was sig
nificently manifested as q train carry
ing the Pretoria contingent to the front
departed Members of the Volksraad
who were looking OH exclaimed: THAT
is our ultimatum."
CAPE Town, Oct. 2.-There was less
excitement here than nearer the frontier,
and despite the alarming reports, many
well informed persons in Cape Town
discredited the idea that the Beers will
take the initiative.
President Kruger. it was said, did not
despair of the sympathy of at least IL
portion of the British Liberals, aud he
knows that if the Beers fire the first
shot their sympathy will be absolutely
forfeited
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
CAPT. C42.IEl II PRISON.
Courtmart'al Sentence Put Into Effect
After Presidents Approval. -,
In Castle Witliam.

WAsHINGTcN. Oct y The finding of
the courtmartial thIs convicted Captain
Oberiin M. Carter of embezzling 81 ,600,-
90 of government funds and making
false returns. and imposed sentence
of five yeas imprisonment and the
payment of IL fine Of $1,000, was ap-
proved by President Mckinley. after a
delay of 10 months, the verdict having
been rendered i'll June, 1873.
Assistant AdJutant General Simpson
was ordered to New York to place Cap
tain Carter under arrest. The latter
was taaen to Governors Island aid
handed over TO Captain B: Il. Roberts,
the commanding. officer, with orders to
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
HUNTING BEAVER FALLS GIRLS.
a. +. Scott Asks Chicago Police TO Help
Locate Daughter aud Neice.

Il. +. Scott Asks Chicago Police To Help
Locate Daughter and Neice.
CHICAGO, Oct. Al. E. Scott, of
Beaver Falls, asked the Chicago police
to assist him in finding his l4-year-
daughter, Elhel, who, he believed: was
somewhere il Chicago. The father said
that his daugater and his neice, Maggie
Rosenbaum, 10 years old, left their
homes in Beaver Falls, Tuesday. He
learned that they had bought tickets for
Huntingdon, Ind, and thlther he fol.
lowed t8em.
They had two days the start of him.
and when he ir. cd at huntington,
they had gone. He found the hotel at
Huntington. where they had stopped,
and learned they had left there carly
Thursday morning for Chicago. The
father KNOWS no reason for the girls es-
capade.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

municatiOn from the supreme chief.
The social committee will announc.
the first of a series of socials.
GA. r.
An honorable discharged was
granted Comrade Geo. w. Barber
whose future residence will be Titus
Vile, Pa. A transfer card was also
granted Comrade T. D. McGillicudy.
A donation was given Burnham Post
of Marion, Ohio, which recently lost
all its post property IN fire in that
place. Comrades Pomroy, Ruger
and Searles were reported sick. One
conrade was reinstated, Wellington
Brown and VIM. c. Thomas was ad-
mitted by transfer. The application
of Geo. M. Robbett was received.
The post and W.R.C. will refurnish
the GAR. room at the City hospital
with supplies.
Rabbi s. M. Flieshman of Phila-
delphia, presented the post with a
beautiful bound copy of the Memorial
Tablet. written and published by
him under the ausbices of Buckley
post. The post closed after very
pleasant session with IS members
present.
Beginning with the first Tuesday
evening in October the time of
meeting will be 7p.m.
U. v. U.
A. Lincoln Command had a small
attendance last Saturday night. Ar
rangements were made to send dele
gates to the department convention
to be held at Jackson, o., Oct. "a to
26. The next meeting Oct. I, will
be joint meeting of Lincoln COM
mand and Lincoln union. A large
attendance is desired as the quarter
ly reports of the death benefit and
hall trustees will be read
Royal Arcanum.
Providence council will meet at
the GAR. hall on next Wednesday
evening at 7:3O. A full attendance is
looked for. By order of the regent.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Three Negroes Susp c'e'' of CommitNs1f
tie Fearful Crime Near
Stoc&tlale. Pa.

Three Negroes Susp eel of Comnitss1R
tie Fearful Crime Near
Stoci,dale. Pa.
WASHINGTON, Pa Oct. "A d Ouble
mur,ler is the result OF an attempt to
rob the store of Alexander Wustlish at
Stockdale. Wustli>h died shortly after
he was shot ;ud his wife died later.
From recent developments it appears
that three negros committed the murder.
and all are still at large.
Turner Niolin and John Freeman.
negroes, were brought to Jail here
charged with the crime. They deny
the charge Freeman says that three
negroes came 70 his house froD Ross
travcr he gave them permission to
stay al night. They got up about 10
O'Clock and got something to eat from
Mary johnson, who was i'll the house.
Acc. riding to her story they then left
about - o'clock.
freeman was awakened by the john
son woman, who said she heard shots
fired, but he did not go to Investigate.
The negroes were seen on the road be-
tween Ross raver auG Nonesen. Con.
stable Snow healed posse who went
to capture the fugitives, but could not
find them
freeman and Niplin will lie held to
await The result of the coroner's inquest
next "Wednesday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
,soy E,ca,ed From rranp,.

TOLEDO, Oct. 2.-Albert Medley, who
has been missing from his home i'll
Marion, Ind, and who has been adver-
tised for all over the country, has been
found at Montpelier, o. He had been
kidnapped by tramps, who stood watch
over nlm ever since he had been taken.
All four OF the kidnapers went to sleep
and the boy escaped. He was in a
pitiable condition and almost starved
He was being held for reward
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
LEAGUE GAMES YESTERDAY.

At st. Louis-St Louis, runs. 4 hits and /
error; Cleveland, 8 runs, hits and errors.
Batteries-Sudhoff and Buelow; Harper and
Duncan. Umpires-Brennan and Mcdonald
Attendance, $500.
AT Chicago-Chicago, 8 runs hits and 8 err
rors; Cincinnati, runs. 6 hits and errors
Batteries-Taylor and Chance; Cronin and
Wood. Umpires-O'Day and Latham. At
tendance 50J.
Louisville was also to have played Chicago,
but rain and darkness caused postponement.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Escaped From Demons CAGE.

COLUMBUS, Oct. 2.-John Atkinson.
confined in the steel cage at the peni-
tentiary. built for him and the other So
called prison demons, Marlatt, Hur-
ley and O'Neil. escaped from his cell,
and had secreted himself under bench
in the corridor when captured Atkin-
son managed, by the use of stick, to
disarrange the whole system of locks
and free himself.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Victim of Robbers Nav Die.

PORTSMOUTH, o., Oct. d Twelve
masked robbers entered the Mead home
stead. about IL miles from this city,
and firing revolvers. ordered the family
to remain in bed. George Gallagher, a
nephew of the Meads, refused to obey
and was beaten into Inconsistencies
and the others were locked i'll rooms.
The robbers secured about $500. They
set the house ON fire, but the fire went
out. Gallaher may die.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Bank In Missouri Robbed.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Oct. 2.-The safe of the
Bank Of Houstonia, at Houstonia, Mo-,
was blown open by burglars. The
robbers are reported to have secured
$40, 900, but Cashier w. F. Longan said
the bank lost only 81. 100, principally in
gold coin.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 2.-Four passen-
gers and % OF the crew OF the British
steamer SCOTSMAN. which was wrecked
Sept. u i'll the straits of Belle Isle,
while bound from Liverpool for Mon
treal, Were landed here by the British
steamer Montrey
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 2.-Col. W. J.
Bryan completed his Nebraska speech.
making tour. He left for Dallas, Texas,
where he will take part i'll the Demo.
cratic rally. After making number
of speeches in Texas, Mr. Bryan will go
to Kentucky for an extended campaign
and may also speak in Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Raising Money For Church Jubilee.

CINcIN@ATI, Oct. THE golden
jubilee of the Christian church will be
celebrated at the international conven-
ton OF that denomination here Oct. IL
to ~. IN anticipation of this event the
Foreign Christian Missionary society.
whose headquarters are here, one year
ago resolved to try 20 raise $3.50, 900 this
year. That goal has been reached. The
Home Missionary society of the Christian
church. whose headquarters are also
here, resolved to try TO raise $4,000
this year. The subscriptions exceed
$780, 900 and its officers are sure of reach
ing their limit before Oct. Ii.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. MANY .of the
delegates of the Pan Presbyterian ALI
ance occupied pulpits in Washington
churches Sunday. Rev. DR.. Long, presi.
dent Of the Alliance, preached at the
New York Avenue church on "Church
Unity"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
IN THE LODGES.
Ihe Pathfinder. .

AhEOii ituSt bftN d 1"tSc at'F''N
ance Monday evening, despite the
rain, and conducted a very impor-
tant business session. Seven appli-
cations for membership We're re-
ceived and four candidates were
initiated.
Members from Akron, with the
team, attended Middlebury lodge
Wednesday evening, and We're roy
ally received. After the Session a
banquet was spread for the visitors.
Pythian Sisterhood.
Louise assembly held al interest
ing meeting September 20 at their
hall, South Howard st. There was
talk of getting up surprise on one of
the sisters, so all had better come OF
the surprise may be on you.
M. W. OF A,
Akron Camp met in their hall last
Monday evening and had good
time A good attendance is re-
quested for this evening, as business
of Importance is to be considered.
|. O. 0. F.
Summit lodge Monday evening had
good attendance. The death of
Bro. Dressler's faithful wife was
spoken of with great regret for the
husband and children.
Memo lodge Tuesday evening had
good attendance. The good of the
order was dwelt upon.
Akron lodge Thursday evening had
a good attendance. Some prominent
visitors witnessed the work. The
third degree was conferred on four
candidates. The work was well
done.
Colfax lodge, D. of R., had well
attended session Thursday evening.
The team had good drill and are
preparing to do some work in Cleve-
land. The sewing society had an all
day session, all enjoyed themselves,
a fine dinner was served, all doing
ample justice to it.
Akron encampment Friday even
ing had large attendance. Pat
Lomer did good business, as every
body was paying their dues. Eleven
patrarches were present from Ra-
VIENNA, and some from Kent, to wit
ness the comforting of the royal pur-
pie degree but the candidate got
scared and did not appear.
Canton Akron P. NJ. will meet
Thursday evening when good at
tendance is desired.
There were quite number of visit
ing Odd Fellows here last Saturday
from Toledo and Pittsburg and in
spected the L.O OF. temple.
l.. O. T. N.
Busy Bee Hive will meet in regu-
lar review Tuesday, Oct. 3, at I pm.
prompt.
X. OF P.
Mcpherson lodge is getting its af-
fairs in shape for "a season of excel
lent and thorough work. The teams
for degree work have been reorgan-
lied and are rehearsing in anticipa-
tion of many additions to the lodge.
The degree work for the winter
season will begin with the first three
meetings in October. For the first
degree on next Thursday evening a
large delegation from Barberton
lodge will be present and it is en-
pected that all Mcpherson members
will note the date and arrange to at
tend.
Masonic
Probate Judge o. p. Sperra of Ra-
VIENNA, son-in-law of John J. Wag-
oner, the Akron coal man, at the
thirty eighth annual session of the
grand chapter of Ohio Royal Arch
Masons which closed Thursday was
elected grand high priest. Next
years meeting will he held in Column
bus.
Companions Of l. Q F.
Companion Court Pride will meet
Friday evening. A good attendance
ia desired as business of importance
will be transacted. rhc recording
secretary has an irJportan. COM
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

ROME, Oct. 2.-The pope celebrated
mass for peace in South Africa. all the
cardinals being present. Speaking to
them after the ceremony, his holiness
expressed profound sorrow at the COM
ing conflict.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02

The labor of washing is
half done away with. Fels-
Naptha soap does half by
soaking.
Your grocer returns your
sc, if you don't find this true.
fels &c. makers. Philsdeipkia.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Advanced Employees Wages.

BLUEFIEID, w Va, Oct. 2.-The
Indian Ridge Coal and Coke company
toda advanced the wages OF 500 en-
ployes 10 per cent. A similar advance
was made July l.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-02
Ready to Surrender.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The war de-
partmeut received the following:
MANILA, Sept 80.
Adiutsnt General. Washington:
Communication dated 18th inst,
from General Garcia, commanding all
insurRent troops in Eastern Mindanao.
expresses desire to turn country over to
United States authorities and surrender
iusuraeut Arms,