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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
FiNERTYS SERMON.
1t Brought Praise From the Preacher
Who Didn't Deliver II.

bEouEht f-Fulsc FROM inc PrcuCucf
Who Didn't Deliver 1t.
Before Congressman John Finerty
became famous as the great American
British lion tail twister he was one OF
the best reporters in Chicago He was
on The Tribune, and one day "a certain
city editor (best known to fame as the
man who always wore a straw hat and
smoked n corncob pipe) decided that
Mr. Finerty should be disciplined.
1t was Saturday, and some time after
midnight Mr. Finerty was assigned ia
report tho morning sermon of an OBJ
scure minister way down on the South
Side. Finerty was tho senior, and his
associates were thunderstruck They
expected an explosion, at least. but
Finerty remained calm and dignified,
although IL trifie pale ''Then he will
resign they thought, but Finerty
walked out and made no sign. To the
surprise of every one. he reported the
next day as usual and turned in an abb
stract of the sermon Every one read it
on Monday morning, and it was GER
tainly an eloquent and carefully report
ed sermon.
That afternoon II man Of clerical cut
called ON the city editor and asked to
see the young man who had reported
his sermon the morning before Mr.
Finerty was introduced The man of
the clerical cut would like to see Mr.
Finerty alone for few moments Out
in the hallway he asked, "Of course
you were not at my church yesterday
morning2'
"No, replied Finerty.
"Well, simply stopped to thank you
for the sermon 1t was far more elo-
quent than the one preached
Fnerty had composed the sermon in
neighboring cellar beer saloon on
Saturday night. --Lippincott's Maga-
Rine
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Winter In the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where
the Inconvenience of a Northern
winter may be escaped. No section
of this country offers such ideal
spots as the Gulf Coast on the line of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans.
1t possesses mild climate, pure air,
even temperature and facilities for
hunting and fishing enjoyed by no
other section. Accommodation for
visitors are flrst-class, and can be Sc
N. r. r. is the only line by which it
can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules to all points in Florida by this
line are also perfect. Write for
folders, ETC., to Jackson Smith, d. P.
A., Cincinnati, O.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

quent sporadic experiments in freak war
fare. The Chinese stinkpot, evidently
enough, was its inspiration, for the prin-
ciple is quite the same. that Of downing
the enemy with smells.
Lyddite is placed inside of a shell and
fired from an ordinary cannon by propul-
sion of ordinary ordnance powder. When
the shell inclosing the iendish prepara-
ton explodes, the lyddite flies over every
thing within reach and suffocates the en-
emy with its deadly fumes. It kills by
smell at very long range and is said to be
more deadly than the shell which kills by
striking.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Many men have an inner band of red
flannel put on the waist of their trou-
sers as cure for rheumatism, and some
driving coats are made so that sheets
of stout paper may be slipped between
the breast lining and the cloth when
driving against the wind.
"On the whole, said the tailor, "a
man in my business has the best oppor-
tunity to find out the kinks and queer
points about men, not only as to their
persons, but their minds New York
Tribune
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

One serious and at the same time un-
suspected source of fog in photography
Is often due to tho fact that the black.
ing has slightly worn off the leus
mount and there is a reflection which
results in loss of brillianoy in the
negative Constant use and endless
cleaning Of the lens in time wear the
blacking off, and this should be attend
cd to and all metal parts kept we'll
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

that serve to deepen the mystery II is
not 30 easy to give an explanation The
cleverest men who have attempted to
do so have had to admit defeat. Wash
ington Post,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
FOR SALE.

FOR sAJB OR EXCHANGE-seven nero
truck farm near Akron, with good house.
Five lots, North Hill, at tl2D each. II sold
quick.
New room house near pavement and
street cars, n bargain at 81 ,i50.
Sew9room house York St., nearly new,
for 81 800,
Money TO loan at lowest rates Of interest.
G.. II. JONES, Tel. S6.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
For Sale On Easy Terms.

The most elegant suburban home in Sum
init county; large house OF o rooms, hard
wood finish, good cellar, heater, good barn.
six ncres Of land. Street cars pass door.
THIS property u beyond question the finest
property on the market. Will sell for less
than cost Of buildings. A bargain.
THOS. j.. CHILDS, Attorney.
Walsh Block.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
DEADLY GYDDlTE.
British Shells Which Raise Hnvoo
Among the Beers.

One Of the methods adopted by the
British In their warfare on the Beers In
this latest outbreak has been the queer
explosive known as iyddite. an exclusive.
ly British element Of ammunition.
1t is n peculiar development of picrnte
acid, the invention of one Turpin. who
sold II TO the Armstrong; for the use Of
the British only in their several and FIRE.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
The B. 8 o. R. r. Is the Shortest

And quickest route Akron to Chi
cago and points west. For tiekets
and full information see @. ID. Hon
odle, railroad and steamship agent,
Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
FOR SALE

If you want q first-class driving
horse, finely mated coach or carriage
team, call at Steiner's Stock Barn,
No. 1850 South Main st. Nothing but
drst-class horses kept in stock.
n. r. STEINER, Prop, Tel. 1874.
John Q. Martin, Mgr. Mch 1S, 1900
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Alcohol was first distilled by tho Ara.
blans, and when we talk about coffee
and alcohol we are using Arabic words.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WANTED-Agents in every county to
handle "Coin on Money sold exclusively
through agents. For further Information,
address Coin Publishing company,5 5 Studio
Bldgs., corner State and Ohio ST., Chicago.
2O2 IL
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
NOTICE.

/ will buy NIL the old horses and mares
that you do not want to keep over winter.
X. G. Timmcrman, 2l6 Furnace ST., Akron,
Ohio. Tel. 326. ls8t
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

LOST-A female fox TERROR. six mouths
old; spotted black and white; little brown
spots above each eye. A liberal reward for
Information Of its whereabouts. VIM. f..
Draime, l0sls James st. 204-9O5t
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
w. =. COLEMAN

Justice of the Peace and Notary.
30 Wooster avenue.
Houses on monthly payments, choice lots
on Wooster av. Will be sold at a sacrifice,
also greenhouse equipments cheap. A i5
horsepower boiler, almost new. / have the
finest allotment in Akron. Lots G0xl75 from
800 to $500 Come to see me.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

LOST-Ladies' small gold watch. on street
car. en- route to First Church OF Christ.
Finder please communicate with F. NJ. r.,
1886 :, Main st. a03-2Gi
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WANTED--Man to learn barber trade.
No expense II you Will work for us. Eight
weeks complete. Just adopted plan that
guarantees $50 monthly. This proposition
never made before. Only open to gradu-
ates. Write today for particulars. Moler
Barber College, Chicago, Ill. 2Ol-2O5s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
MONEY 10 LOAN.

10 ITTIt n fO1TJ III NuTTIN % tUIt DDTfDWnr.
j. Bnchtel, lss South Howard. not II
MONEY TO LOAN-From 500 and up
ward on household goods or any chattle Sc
curity and allow the goods to remain In
your possession. Can repay us In monthly
instnllmcnts. Room H. Arcade block. Of
hce hours, S:0D to II 80 a. M, 80 to 0 .. IN.
l.. q. MILLER IVY MILLER.
59-3ZlU
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Front room, down stairs.
furnished, furnace heat, near business pa rt
OF town. Apply to Z. j.. Hoskin, Democrat
office. POI II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Now on sale via g., A. d @. Ry. to
the south and southwest. For tick
cts and full information see G. d..
Honodle, railroad and steamship
agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WASTED-Horses 10 keep over winter.
Prices reasonable. Good stalls and plenty
Of good feed. Reference, Fred Laub or p. T..
pewa L, o, ly7-10,f
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WANTED-One or two flrst-class asles-
men In ench state to sell n saloon and cigar
store spocialty-an article OF merit and n
hot seller. Straight salary to good men.
Write quick. Send stamp for reply. Chicago
Mfg. Co., Congress Park, Ills. lSO-2B
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Real Estate and Insurance.

II you want to buy house,
If you want to sell house,
II you want to borrow money,
II you want to loan your money,
Call on L. NJ. YOUNG, Room 81 Akron Saw
ings Bank Block. Phone 932.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
WANTED.

WANTED--A man to work in a store and
deliver; one who understands cutting meat.
Inquire corner Forge and Arch sts.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WANTED-Tire splieers. None but ex-
periened hands need apply. India Rubber
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
"Knickerbocker" Watch.

Given for f75 lion
heads and a 2-cent
stamp. Neat appear
ing and an excellent
time keeper. Solid
nickel-silver case. with
orna m entail bnck.
Nick kcl movements,
escapcme ent fully
jeweled. The famous
"K ic ckcrbocker" k
watch.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Cut q strip Of thick paper so that the ends wi
exactly meet when drawn tightly around secon
at the 0, and order the number the other en-
indicates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
CIarendon's Horse Thief.

Meaning. Aug 28-Saturday morn
ios cur tosn was thrown ioto excite
meas by the report that William
Dickson, a noted, horse thief sens from
this oouoty to the penitentlary and Sh'
with three other conviets had recently
escaped from one of the State farms,
had been seen Just across Black river
in an old hay barn. Dickson had one
companion With him and they fed to
the swamp when seen, leaving dne
mule aud buggy, which vas captured
aud which, upon receipt of telegrams
by the police later, it was ascertaioed
belonged to a nan by the name of Will
Hanson, in Sumter county.
Saturday night four cltIzens. includ
ing Samuel T. Tobias. the magistrates
deputy; wen. cut to stand guard over
the railroad causeway and the public
road causevay leading to town. They
remained 90 duty until nearly daylight
when two of the party were called away
by the barking of dogs at house some
distance off aud one of them started
home 60 make arrangements to send for
some bloodhonnds Tobias started
hone walking on the railroad causeway,
when he met Dickson and bis partner,
bat before be could DO anything they
fred at him and dubbed hin on the
head and left him where be would
probably have been run over BY the
train 1t is not certain from the
wound in his head bat that it might
have been made by a large rife ball.
His skull is fractured and some of his
brains came out. After the brutes had
taken his gun aud lett him for dead,
Tobias dragged himself a quarter of a
mile to where watehman was station
ed at mill and gave the alarm. 1t
was afterwards discovered that the
thieves mad entered the Coast Line
depot aud stolen number of articles
aud we're on their way across the
swamp when encountered by Tobias.
Tobias lies in an unconscious condition
and canno. live long.
Dickson is noted thief. BE stole
a horse from M. D. M. Bradbam aud
a baggy from Rev. Cough. neither Of
which have been recovered. He also
stole horse from Mr.. G R. Harvip,
which vas recovered near Bishopvil'e.
His next horse theft vas 6oe mare
from Mrs. Peagier at Jordan and a
saddle from Mr.. G. B. Sprott. which
we're recovered at Monroe, N. c.,
where Dickson was also captured and
brought back. He is connected with
numerous robberies ADD there are many
citizens Who would like to join e neck
tie party ii they can get hold of him.
It seems impossible TO keep him on the
chsIngapg.-Cor. The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
War Department Asked fo1
More Commissions.

Gov. hcSweeney is still in receipt
of letters from various portions OF
the State in the matter of the com
missions in the new regiments of the
army now being formed. The gov
er1or yesterday forwarded to the war
department number of recommend
ations for lieutenancies and higher
positions Among those recommend
ed by the chief executive were the
following
Mai Micah jenkins, who served
With notable gallantry as major in
the regiment of Rough Riders in
Cuba The governor asks that he be
made major.
NJ B Brooks, of Edge6eld.
Paul E Aver. of Anderson.
b D Wilson, Of Sumter.
Victor Y Cheshire, of Anderson.
Norman H. Bull, of OraDgeburg
E. NJ Brown, of Lancaster
Capt. Edward Anderson, of Charles
.on
Thomas j. Coffin, who was the
only South Carolina negro to hold
commission in the war with Spain
lie was a Lieutenant: in the Tenth
immuDes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
Reward For Despsradoes.

The governo: today offered reward
of 5000 for the capture Of gang OF
Gespsradoes Sbo have been operasiG g
il Clarendon County. TIE immediate
reasoe Coz Offering the reward waa a
statement from yell kBown citizens Of
the county. showing that Mr. san
uel Tobias, whc had been ou: searching
for cue Henry Dixou, leader OF the
gang, vas waylaid and seriously
wounded, supposedly By tee gaog.
The same righs they robbed tie depot
and residence. Ciiizeus aere offered
a reward OF $500, the toWa cou5ciI
500 and tee governor 500 10 each CT
the cases Of shooting acd robbery.
nskiug $500 10 all.
The communication further states tast
cit:zeos Of the coanty are much
wrought rp over the depreda!ions OF
the gang -Columbis Record, Aug.
US. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
The Dreyfus Trial.
Cause of Loss of Heart Not
Apparent From Reports.

Renoes, Sep. This was very
satisfactory day for Dreyfus. The
Besurepsire witness. German, who was
to prove that Dteyfus attended Alsa-
.ion msuouyres, found bis statements
denied by reputable witoees, while
German himself, it vas proved, under
went two convictions for swlnd!ing.
This vas the only testimony against
Dreyfus, tie remainder Of the deposi-
tions being 10 his favor, several of
them being very weigasy. as 10 the
case of Capt. Carvalo. Gen. Sebert
aod Maj. Hartmann, their evidence
going to chow that particulars of the
firing manual of the "120 gua' AID
bydso-paeuuasio brake we're almost
matters of common knowledge among
tie officers aod that the contention that
Dreyfus, from his special position on
the staff and peculiar movements could
be acquainted with them. has no solid
basis. This was the sum of the days
proceedings. which we're not marked
By any incident Of unusual occurrence,
the Roget Brayere episode, 10 which
Gen. Roget clearly gave himself away,
being the only matter which attracted
special attention.
Nj. Ber,illoo was severely snubbed
by the presiding officer when he wished
to reply to Gen Sebers, who had co.,
deuued his system as fantastic
As sooa as Gen. Sebert had flushed
his testimony, NJ. Bsrtilon bounced up
aud asked to be allowed to speak, but
Col. Jouauss quickly turned to toe
usher and said Bring 10 the neSt
wituess,'' wbereupon NJ BertiIlon, ex.
tremely annoyed, returned to his seat
NJ. Gcdefrey CavaisOac, former mla-
lister of war, returned to Renoes this
evening There is much speculation
respecting the motive for his reappear-
apce here. The general conjecture is
that 1t implies fresh shutting of the
cards of the prosecution. Symptoms
of despondeocy have manifested them
selves 10 anti Dreyfusard circles during
the LAST few days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney tro1-
blss as vel; as women, and all feel the results
in less of appetite, poisons in the blood, back
ache, nervousness, headache and tired, lisilcss
run down feeling. Bat there's no need to feel
Ike that. Listen to j. w. Gardner, Idaviile,
Ind. lie says: Electric Bittcrs are just the
thing for !. man when he is all run down. ana
don't care whether he lives CT dics. 1t did
m ore to give ne new strength and good appe
tise than anything could take. | can now
eat anything and have new lease on ilie'
ooly so cents at J. +. W. DeLorms's Drug
Store. Every bottle guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
About Wheat.

It is time to think about the sowing
of wheat this fall. The virgin soil Of
the Piedmont orce made 6oe wheat
But there is little of that left and
perhaps the farmers iu the old days
never made more than 20 to % bushels
to the acre co fresh lapds or allav'a!
bottom lands. Wheat needs aemonia,
paosphoric acid, potssh, lime aaa silez
or sand. The latter sso are needed IL
small Quantities and generally the laad
has those elements 10 abundance. Tae
reason tha. wheat grows SO we'll on ne"
grounds is that there is liberal supply
OF potash furnished from burning the
brush A rich allnvial creek bo,t1 "a
has too r,uch ammonia Tor wheat.
Even VIXEN sogo thick it is apt 30 grow
rank aod fall down. The straw is 100
weak to support the stalk. Bat NEST
Of the wheat will be sowa 90 uptabd.
/! the soil IS thin it will iced am nonia
to give 1t ecod stalk and bead %
some of the dark loany lands little
snm cola would perhaps be the best
msoure, if only ooe kind is used Bat
tage the lands as they come it Will be
bes: to use perfect manure; 'hss 's
oae ooosainiog all the food elements
required. If ycu have heavy crop OF
pea vines use 800 pounds OF acid
phosphate ard 100 pounds of potash.
If there is little nitrogen in the soil
800 pouuds Of good commercial fer
ti!izer aod 100 pounds Of potash. Il
you Wish to study the lasting value OF
potash aud phoapboEio acid watch the
crops that grow on an old house place
If toe settlements was long continued
aud tben the houses all moved away,
one long afterwards may locate the
place wsere the house stood by the
crops that grow there. Land that will
make az average 6 to 8 bushels oi
wheat to the acre will make Is to 20
by the judicious application of %
worth of com aercial fertilizers, or It's
equivalent in cotton seed aud stable
manure Carolina Spartan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
Not the Wisest Way.

II is rot always best to wait uot:l it is
needed before burirg bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Disrr1oea Remedy.
Qaile frequently The remedy is required in
the very busiest season or in the night end
much incoo 7esieoca aUd safericg must be
borne before it cao be obtained. II costs but
tr;as es compared vita its real worth and
every family can well afford to keep it in
their bome. 1t is everywhere acknowledged
to be tie most successful medicine in the
world for bowel complaints. For sale by Or.
A. J China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
*Dally exc; pit Sunday

Trains Nos 81 and 50 connect at Blacksburg
with trains CT the Gafney Division. Train
No 30 leaving Shelby at 80 N, connects at
Blacksburg with train No sc on the Southern
Ry, going North, with twenty minutes for
tran sferring, etc. Passengers leaving any
points on this line between Shelby and Blacks.
burg can go to Charlotte, N. c., and return the
same day, having three hours and twenty Eve
minutes for the transaction of business IN
Charlotte II connects also with the Vestibuls
On the Southern going South, and connects at
yorkville, S. c., with the North bound train on
the l. n " Il r, with thirty minutes margin
for transferring, and connects at Rock Hill
with train No 33 the Southern Ry, going
South, with ample margin Of time for trans
ferring, etc. The best connection this tain
makes at Catawba junction with the S A L,
going North gives eleven hours lay over, going
South, twelve hours and forty-three minutes,
but nearly all the lay over is in daylight.
Connects at Lancaster, C, with trains on the
L & r Il, for Chester, with lay over of a
little over three hours, and connects at Cam
den, C, with the Charleston Division CT the
Southern Ry. fo7 ali points South.
Train No 33 leaving Camden at u 05 II,
going North makes close connection at Lam
csster S C, with the l. & C r Il, for Chester,
= ".
Junction, both North and South, with lay
over Of about six hours. Connects at Rock
Hill with train No "a on tie Southern Ry,
soing North. This gi7es a lay over OF hre
hours in daylight n, Rock liil watch will
prove pleasure TO passengers. Makes con.
ncction al Yorkvi!le with train On the c & n
" r Z, going South, and makes close connec
ton at Biacksburg with train No u on the
Southern Ry. going North. Also with the
Vest6u.e train On the s';thern Ry, going
North.
Train 40 II, leaving B!acksburg at S 10 a
~ will get passengers from the South from
train NJ So on the Southern Railway for all
poiats between Rlac!,>burg ard Marion, c,
and will connect at Marcn. n c, with the
Southern Ry. both East aui West. Train Nc
70. leaving Marion at is, after the a1riya, OF
the Southern Ey trsin from the West. makes
good connection at Blaeksburg with the South.
etn Ry in 10th directions.
SAMUEL HUNT, President.
a. TRiPP, Superintendent.
S. B. LUMPKIN, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
Pre.aria Sent 1.-The volksraa

Pretoria, Sept The volksraad
has deferred the discussion of the
correspondence between tho imperial
and Traosvaal governments until
Monday. when motion regarding the
presence Of British troops on the
Transvaal border will be debated
secre,ly. Herr Fischer vas present at
the secret session of the volksraad this
evening" a Circumstance that caused
grec, deal Of curiosity. Large crowds
gathered around the building, anxious
to learn the latest intelligence. Prcsl-
dent Kruger remained with the
executive until late hour. dlscassio
the situatioo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-06
LAKE CITY POsTOFFICE,

Congressman Norton was in the
city today, Speaking of the reopen.
ing Of the Lake City postcfice, be
said that while it had been decided
to re.establish.the Office he could cot
say when it would be done. He
thought that the cfice would be
opened before congress meets. He
thought, however, that the recent
whipping Of the postmaster at Peck,
Fla !, might have some effect, but be
hoped it would not MIR Norton
came from Marion and is here on
private business -Columb bia Record,
Sept. l.