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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22
Fels s Co. =aken. .
SURE CURE FOR BALDNEss.
Turn whnler and Go Arcticwnrd,
Snys Mnn Who Knows.

Turn whnler and Go Arcticwnrd,
Snys N Mnn Who Knows.
Talk Of hair restorers," said the
captain OF sound steamboat, who was
whaler once, none of them is in It
man with thin hair who fails to get n
new crop II he goes within the arctic
circle is n hopeless case. have seen
whalers who got bald when they stald
vt home for a year or two and got a
new crop of hair every time they went
toward the north pole on q whaling ex-
peditlon.
How do | account for It? Ask me
something harder. The farther you go
north the land animals get shaggier.
1t Is a provision Of nature against the
cold. When the arctic winter ap-
proaches, the reindeer. the bears and
other animals take on a thicker coat OF
hair or fur, Similarly the hair on the
human head thickens when you go far
north, especially on the approach of
winter. 1t is fact, Now, don't
want you TO think that. once the folli-
cles of the hair are dead. new hair al
ways comes even In northern regions
Sometimes when n man Is apparently
as bald us billiard ball the follicles
are not dead, and there is hope for him.
81 remember remarkable case when
l was mate of the whaler Sea Foam in
the latter part Of the tlftles. The boat
swain was man named James
Rogers, but he was generally known
as 'Baldy.' because he had not sin
gle hair on his scalp. He was n good
whaler and an all around good seaman
and in spite of the fact that he had
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

Evangelist Crispin addressed the
Order of Good Templars at Peninsula
Wednesday evening on "The Drink
Evil"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

"THE County Commissioners are
slowly clearing away the obstacles
that stand In the way of final
decision upon the annexation ques-
tion," says local paper. And then
the paper goes on to tell what the
assessors will have to do after the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

The following waif is going the
rounds of the state pross: We are told
Of young lady in neighborlng town
who waved her hand at stranger, and
in three days they were married. Two
days later the young lady waved n
fiatiron at her husband. and the next
evening he came home waving a di-
yorce. e.-Nashville Banner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22
IMPROVE THE FIRE SERVICE.

III Akron's citizens arc wise they
will not forget the lesson taught by
the Buchtel college fire.
That costly misfortune showed to
the people that their fire depart
ment, as at present equipped, cannot
be counted upon to successfully fight
fire In any building over three stor-
les in height.
Suppose the Cereal Mill, the Good
rich Rubber Works, the Werner
Works, or any Of Akron's manufac-
turing plants were to be destroyed
by fire by reason of the inadequate
protection afforded them by the
City: Would these plants be rebuilt
In Akron, thus inviting the risk Of
another destruction, or would they
be located In cities where the people
are liberal enough to furnish them
protection?
Hitherto propositions for the i'm
provement Of the fire service have
been defeated by margins of less than
a hundred votes. In single night
Buchtel college and one of Akron's
finest residences were sacrificed to
this spirit Of false economy that has
governed appropriations for the fire
department.. Are the people ready
to vote now to improve the service OIL
do they want more sacrifices?
The City Board of Elections should
re-subnit the question-and find outp
The DEMOCRAT told the people
last Saturday that the telephone case
was going to be decided against the
city because the officials charged
with looking after the city's interests
seemed to look upon the matter as q
Joke. II will be remembered that IN
this connection, Commissioner Nc,
Garry, whose record throughout the
telephone controversy has been one
Of which his constituents are proud
said: "rhe city's interests in the
cnse have been attended to only In q
perfuuctory manner; and three ol
the Commissioners have signed afil.
davits virtually letting the bottom
drop out Of the city's side of the case
while the Telephone company has
made hard fight. II the case goes
against the city, shall not be sur.
prised in the least" The DEMOCRAT
10 going to print the afildavlts to
which Commissioner McGarry re-
ferrs and let the people see for them.
selves how a suit, brought ostensibly
In defense Of public rights, has been
burlesqued by men sworn and well
paid to protect them.
"THE County Commissioners are
slowly clearing away the obstacles
that stand In the way Of final
decision upon the annexation ques-
tion," says local paper. And then
the paper goes on to tell what the
assessors will have to do after the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22
POKER
Was Used On Barrett
by His Wife.
He Claims She Provoked an Assault
Police Court Cases.


Thomas Barrett was arraigned In
police court Friday morning, ac-
cused of assault and battery. His
wife is the plaintiff. The case was
continued to Saturday morning.
Barrett says his wife provoked the
assault by striking him with a
poker. Mrs. Barrett's right eye is In
mourning.
Chas. Catterman was sentenced to
80 days and fined the costs upon
complaint that he failed to provide
for his family. The time sentence
was suspended, pending good be-
haviour.
Intoxication, James Flynn and
Harry Roberts cases continued to
Saturday morning; James Jones, 20
and costs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22
GRATIFYING" A GRAB.

The result of the suit brought by
the city, at the request Of the Citi-
zens' Committee Of Fifty, to restrain
the Central Union Telephone COM
pany from proceeding to act under
the 25-year franchise that was rail-
roaded through the Council year
ago, comes as no surprise to the
citizens of Akron.
The us. Circuit court Judge
Taft, to whom the case was SUBJ
mitted, holds among other things
"That the ordinance Of the City
of Akron, passed November IA,
1888, agreeing with the Central
Union Telephone company as to
its mode OF use Of the streets,
alleys, and public ways of said
city, is A VALID AND sUBsIsTING
ORDINANCE.
And continuing the Court finds
"That the City Commissioners
OF the City OF Akron, by grant
Ing permission to tho Central
Union Telephone company from
time to time to act under said
ordinance, and the said The Cen
tral Union Telephone company
carrying out the permission so
granted to 1t, and expending
large sums of money in so doing,
HAVE RATIFIED SAID
CONTRACT"
The Citizens Committee of Fifty,
and the telephone users of Akron,
who have been contending
for nearly two years to impel
the local telephone monopoly to
recognize their rights to cheaper
rates and better service, are under
obligations to the Court for 30 clearly
indicating responsibility for the set
back that has been given their cause
Setback, did we say2 Only in this
that insofar as the telephone monop.
oily has been confirmed In the posses.
sion Of its stolen rights, the peoples
opportunity TO deal with that monop.
oily upon basis of equality has been
destroyed.
The seal of legality has been placed
upon long term franchise,--rail.
roaded through the Council by the
votes Of faithless representatives
against the expressed wishes OF the
people and upon the very heels Of
the prosecution Of q lobbyist charged
with attempting bribery In con.
nection with the franchise.
Thanks to the suggestive favor.
itism or gross stupidity of our local
officials, the franchise In which the
people had absolute ownership, and
which at one time was their only
hope OF bringing an arrogant
monopoly to reasonable terms,
has been played like so much
dross into the hands OF the
very monopoly which has hitherto
sneered at the peoples rights,
Henceforth, II any OF the citizens OF
Akron want any deserved favors
which the telephone monopoly may
be unwilling TO give-favors not
named in its illiberal franchise, they
may humbly petition for their rights.
They cannot demand
Were the directors of any of
Akron's private corporations to SO
conduct the business OF their con.
Germs as three of Akron's City Com.
missioners have administered Ak
ron's affairs with reference to the
Central Union Telephone company's
franchise, ,--wobbling between the ex.
tremes of favoritism to monopoly
and an enforced sense Of duty to the
public,-an emergency meeting OF
the stockholders would be called
forthwith and the directors would
be ousted from Office without cere.
mony. They would be ousted fol
their unsurpassed stupidity If MOI
for open collusion.
But tho city of Akron, this corpor.
alton which represents nearly 6o,oO(
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

Do AKRON's CITIZENS want to get
rid Of the City Commissioner sys-
temp Ask Senator Alexa nder and
the telephone users.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

WHAT with City Solicitor Osborn
Esgate's ponderous AFFIDAVIT, and
his 80. K" on the back of the court
decree, how could Akron have lost
the telephone case? It is too deep
Tor us. Perhaps the Citizens Com
mittee of Fifty can figure it out.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

Fels-Naptha soap is worth
81 a week if you value no
smell in the house on wash
day. 1t costs SC; and the
grocer returns the SC, if you
don't agree.
Fels s Co, r.akers, Philadelphia.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

territory is annexed. For more than
a month the Commissioners have
been hee-hawlng about the annexa-
tion project, wasting more time
than Congress required to settle the
matter of annexing Hawaii, and
raising imaginary and technical
objections that have no real bearing
upon the subject. Why not stop
further delay and let the people have
q Greater Akron for Christmas
present?
ATTORNEY s. q. ROGERS is to be
congratulated for the winning fight
he has made in behalf of his client,
the Central Union Telephone COM
pany. The courts decree indicates
that he had bad case to begin with,
but the esteemed Board of City Com
missioners braced it up considerably
When distressed corporations need
good lawyers to fight their battles
they will always find Akron talent
equal to the emergency.
IT sEDMs strange that after being
accommodating enough to go the
Office of the telephone monopoly IS
local attorney, and sign afIldavits
which, Us Commissioner McGarry
says, virtually let the bottom drop
out OF the city's case against the
Telephone company" Akron's City
Commissioners should be held re-
sponsible by the court for "ratify-
ing" the Telephone monopoly's 25.
year franchise grab.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-22

The CITIZENS COMMITTEE OF
FIFTY ought to present leather
medal to the three City Commissions
ers who, as Judge Taft says, "rati-
fed the telephone monopoly's rail-
roaded franc hise.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26

New York. June 25 "A special to the
Herald from washington says; Major
General Miles is strenuous advocate of
the dispatch Of large reintorceuents to
General Otis in the Philippines.
General Miles declined TO discuss the
military situation in the Philippines other
than to say that it was serious. mr. would
he give any idea of the number Of trooEs
he thought should now be sent to the
philippines to place ne archipelago anqer
American control.
General Miles. as far back as April.
recommended that ten OF the volunteer
regiments which the president Is author
lied TO raiae under the army reorganiza
lion law he reorgaulzsi and sent to Ma
Mia AT that time officers at army head
quarters believed this force would be snf-
seieut to crush the insurrection. In view
Of the strength developed by the insur-
gents. they are not now 50 sansaine that
ten regiments are enough. There viii be
1900 men in the Ten regiments, the adj
visibility Of raising which the war de-
partnent is now considering. but well in
formed officers say the force of 10000 men
which General Otis win have when the
reInfOrcements are placed at his disposal
will not be sufficient.
Besides the island Of LuEon' there are are
many other islands in the archipelago In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26
AlGER WILL NOT RESIGN
Announces the Fact Positively that He Is
in to Stay.
MKINLEY MAY BE AFRAID TO KICK HIM.
Secretary Says He Is Not Connected
with Trusts and Ia OPP
posed TO Them.
lsnecinl to Tho Post


Washington, June 25.--seeretary Alger
does not propose TO resign from the cabi-
net. He has already announced his oandi-
dacy for the United States senate from
Michigan under conditions that leave no
doubt OF hostility to McKinley's second
nomination plan, and now he Is going to
work for Plngreo's presidential nominal
ton with headquarters within tine presi-
dents official family, And, as was said
the other day, he has paid for his place
and Mckinley may be unable to dislodge
the man OF embalmed beef fame. II VIII
he remarkable chapter in political his
tory if Mckinley permits Alger TO stay in
the cabinet and at tho same time work
against him for the presidential nomina-
ton.
At any rate, as was said in these dis
patches months ago. II Alger leaves the
cabinet, 1t viii be because he Is kicked
out: and Mckinley hesitates to kick,
maybe Alger wears brick in his nip
pocket.
The secretary talks freely regarding his
political aims.
When asked II he intended resigning, he
answered;
Things viii remain in Washington as
they are for the present. although | see
dispatches which say can not stay where
am and oppose Senator Mcmillan. Any
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26

ing the Catholic huroh in the Philippines,
This is one of the sinister necessities of
our infringement. Abolish prestly rule
there and nothing is left to disrerentiate
the Filipnos from the savages.
"The maintenance of this church, con-
trary to every principle Of our constitu-
tion, must be continued il we are to re-
mpi' The frlsrs have fed. but the secu-
lars remain, and are an indispensable
element in preventing utter chaos in the
islands.
Neither military, political nor CONNER
cial advantage can accrue to us by this
fatal policy of annexation. The Ameri-
can people are being hoodwinked and de-
luded by politicians, who are conscious
that they have recklessly landed the
country in an insane and injurious enter
prise.
"The problem OF how to extricate our
selves from It without indelible disgrace
and damage Is one of stupendous difh =
Guilty. But the risk TO our National in
terests of attempting to retain the Phil
ippines is frnught With vastly more mo-
mentous dangers.
"A military government Will demorali2s
the rulers and the ruled The Philippines
will be a source OF constant international
trouble, a source for administrative cor
rupptlon. devoid OF a single redeeming
feature"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26
ARMY OFFICERS VIEWS
General Otis Has Understated the Number
of Men lie Will Need.

which this government will have to restore
peace and order and in the more important
ones there ere already organized bodies
prepared to resist occupation by troops.
General Marcus p. Miller, who recently
arrived from the Philippines, where he
governed roilo, has been living here since
his return. General Millerc views as to the
number of men required for the subjuga-
ton of the islands is very different from
those of Gneral Otis He believes $4,000
men at least are required, 10000 for the
control of Luzon and the remainder for
the restoration of peace and order in the
other islands.
General Mfler's views coincide with
General Lawton's and that Of other Of
lcers subordinate to General Otis. In fact.
In other than administration circles there
is disposition to believe General OILS
estimate OF the number Of men required
was made when he knew OF the desire OF
the president not to raise volunteers II
possible to avoid it.
There is no truth in the story that Cen
erai Miles has applied TO be sent to Manila.
General Miles would not wish TO take any
action to displace General Otis. when that
officer is doing all he can to puell the re-
bellion with the limited means at bis com
mand. Notwithstanding the report TO the
contrary the president is satisfied with
General Otis course and has no intentioa
of recalling him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26

republican can aspire to the United States
senate and | fail 10 500 why should b.
made an exception.
The platform upon which l propose 10
make my canvass for the senate the prin-
cipal planks ot which arc Opposition to
trusts and the election OF United States
senators by direct vote OF tho people, is
a good one. ana there is no reason why
honest, sensible men should not indorse IT,
General John NJ. Palmer OF Illinois was
Endorsed by tho democratic State conven-
tion and afterward elected by the state
legislature, which happened to be demo-
cratic, but the latest instance Is that OF
Hanna OF Ohio. who was first indorsed by
the republican State convention OF his
State, which means the people, and then
elected by tho legislature. However / do
not think tho republican State convention
Will take action in tho matter,
Secretary Alger has heretofore declined
to discuss trusts. and even now viii not
go into particulars but no intimated very
strongly that 1t was practically the duty
OF tho National republican convention OF
1900 to get ahead or the democrats and de-
clare against monopolies OF all sorts.
Are you connected with trusts of any
sort % / asked.
After d moments hesitation, the seore-
tary replied: Il am not. would hardly
United states senate upon an anti-trusi
platform II | We're. / have already given
my opinion OF the trust monopoies
and that is the opinion OF every honest
man, no matter what his politics may be-
Monopolies arc dangerous, and must not
be allowed. Further than that ] do not
care TO say, but my association with Cow
ernor Pingreo and my heretofore an
nounced standing regarding trusts show
I I'd h., s,fr al -
do you think Governor Roosevelt will
be the presidents running mate?' The
secretary merely smiled at this.
General -Alger discussed tho Philippine
situation and stated that on his return tc
Washington no would recommend to the
president an increase OF the army now
under General OTIS command.
| Asked whether there was any intention
on the part OF the administration to sent
| General Miles 10 Manila, he said:
mot that / know OF All | know abou
It is what ! have read in the newspapers
| The matter never has been discussed, Sc
| far as | am aware OF.
General Otis Is doing good work. III
| IA conservative, level headed and aggres
sive. His conduct OF the war in the Phil
ippines has been satisfactory. But Their
Ia no doubt that he needs more mon, w
intend to give them to him. | can no
say how many After ! return to Wash
| ington. and the president gets back there
| will mako recommendations to him
II am not prepared TO say there will b
a call for volunteers General OTIS fight
ing force has been reduced by reason o
the fact that a large number OF men hay
been stationed at different points to hol
them But ] do not apprehend any ne'
regiments will be sent before October
or in time 70 arrive there when tn
rainy season is over"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26

tepeclnl 10 Inc PoStl
Adams, Mass, June - The
long cipher message from GEN
erni otis sent 10 Washington ana
thence rcinycd 10 Adams, without
the usual ofncinl editing. has
been causing President Mckinley
many unensy moments in the last
forty-eight hours, All that otis
told the president IL not known
spondcnt liz able to nuke thi.
statement; General Otis plainly
minated his inability TO con-
Gucr the Fiiipfnos with the pres
cnt lighting strength Mt his conn
innnd. Furthermore, IL IS said
he gave the information that he
would be forced 10 abandon the
ground already taken unless re-
Inducements were quickly sent.
From the very beginning of the
Philippine war otis has been an
optimist. He has made official
Washington believe he could
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26
FOR INDEPENDENCE
South Africans May Revolt Against the
British Rule.
ORANGE FREE STATE ARMING.
HAS Appropriated Money for Military
Supplies.
A WAR CAN HARDLY BE AVOIDED
Between Britain and the Beers, It Is Said
at Berlin.
INDIAN TROOPS ORDERED TO NATAL
Ten Thousand Men Are to he Dis
patched within the Next
Ten Days.
WAR CAN HARDLY BE AVOIDED
Between Britain and the Beers, 1t Is Said
at Berlin.
INDIAN TROOPS ORDERED TO NATAL
patched within the Next
Ten Days.
Especial to The Post,

New York, June 25-The cables from
abroad received tonight are heavy with
imports OF trouble in South Africa. The
three most important received are as fol-
lows:
Cape Town. June 25-The alarm over
the Transvaal situation is growing and
business is paralyzed by rumors of gem
eral war for the independence of South
Africa These are strengthened by news
that the Orange Free State is arming and
has appropriated over s15O,oOO for military
supplies
In the event of concerted action for in
dependence, the position OF the English
would be preoarious. The Dutch at the
Cape. who outnumber the English and
control the Cape parliament, arc growing
restless. They claim that Cecil Rhodes
is schemlng TO exploit the Dutch by tho
Introduction Of measures at the Cape SINH
lar to the navigation act and other meas
ures with which England oppressed
America.
Berlin, June 25--Diplomats hero are In
formed that war between the English and
Doors is scarcely svoidable.
London, June 25.--A Bombay telegram
gays: Ten thousand soldiers OF the Indi-
an army are under hurry orders 10 depart
for Natal, on the borders OF the Trans
vaal. They will leave in ten days. The
dock yards men are working overtime on
several troopships which have been
ordered made ready to transport the levies
to South Africa. The point to which the
Indian troops have been ordered is nearer
TO the scene OF possible war with the
Beers than Cape Town.
London, June 25-The government of
the South African republic, according to
dispatch to the Daily Mail from Rome.
is ordering large quantities OF rifles from
italian firms for Immediate shipment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26
N~~~>
STRIKE NOT SETTLED.
But "A Portion of the Girls VIII Re
turn 10 Work.

Richmond, Va, June 25.-while the
strike OF 1000 girls employed at the WHIT
lock branch of the American Tobacco com
pany is still on, the chances seem to be
that az least half OF them will return TO
work tomorrow. A committee on minors
has Interested itself in the mater and Is
endeavoriLg &c bring about a settlement
The girls have appointed a committee to
make a canvass and perfect an organlza-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-26
sAENGERBuND GOLDEN JUBILEE.
VIII lie the Most Largely Attended
TrienniaI Meeting Ever Held.


TriepninI Meeting Ever Held.
Cincinnati, o. June 2o-The golden
Jubilee OF the North American saenger-
bund will no doubt be the most largely at
tended event this week that was ever
known in this city. This international
saengerfest was organized ftty years ago
and the triennial meeting this week will
be the most notable in the history Of that
organization. There are number mere
now reheareing for the concerts, which
begin ON wednesday. The musical So
eiefies will arrive tomorrow, The visitors
win not be here until Tuesday or Wed
nesday. The hall, with a stage capacity
81 1000 and total capacity OF 1880, was
dedicated last Sunday and was visited To-
day by thousands. A feature OF the saen-
gerfest will be the performance OF the
Aims prize cantata, entitled waterman.
by DR.. n. X. Eleenheimer of the Cincin-
natl college Of music. AT the close Of the
cantata Dr. Elsenheiner viii make SKILL
mi and highly effective use OF the star
Spangled Banner,