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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
A NEW SOVEREIGN STATE.
The Republic of the Acre, the Latest
Independent Government in
south America.

Probably there are not many people
who have heard Of the Republic Of the
Acre. 1T is n brand new state which has
arisen in South America in the last few
weeks. 1t owes its origin to the fact
that large part of the interior Of South
America is n no-man's land, some parts
claimed by two or even three Of the re-
publics which have no clearly defined
limits.
A certain Rodriguez Aries happened
along, and determined to take advan-
tage of this state of affairs. He was an
adventurer who had seen much of the
world, having been successfully bank
cmploye in Spain, theatrical manager
in the United States, clerk Of works in
Paris. and broker in the Argentine
Republic. While in Buenos Ayres he
made the acquaintance of the gentle
men who are now his ministers OF state.
Rodriguez Aries proclaimed a vast
territory bordering on Brazil and Bo-
livia rs the Republic OF the Acre, so
called from the river Of that name, a
tributary Of the Amazon, which flows
through It. The territory has IN ex-
tent of some 10000 square miles and an
estimated population Of $4,000. It was
claimed by both Brazil and Bolivia, but
that did not matter TO Rodriguez Aries.
He established his capital at a small
village called Antimairi, appointed
his ministers and was ready for busi-
ness. He calculates on raising revenue
from royalty on the rubber gathered
in his territory, which depends princi-
pally on that staple for its commerce.
Rodriguez Aries is an intelligent,
wideawnke man, apparently about 50
years of age. His face Is of decided
Spanish cast, with kindly looking eyes,
, which beam on you through a pair of
gold-rimmed spectnrles. From his ap-
pc2rance one might take him to be
professional man, lawyer or doctor.
Whether the new Republic OF Acre
will tnke permanent place among the
family OF nations remains to be seen.
1t may be noted that there are prosper
Gus states In existence to-day which
have arisen in the same manner as the
Republic Of Acre; among these may be
mentioned the Transyaal and the Or
ange Free State in South Africa, which
were also established by advcnturers in
s-lnnd, and are now OF suffi-
Client Importance to make no small noise
. in the world.
The region Of the Acre is one Of the
hottest and most healthful in South
America. II is also one Of the richest
In rubber, which grows wild in the
Nvools in Urent ohupdnn,c o,J t1,o,n
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

II is said to be almost impossible to
sink modern bnttleship constructed
on the best models.
But OF 10000 in Massachusetts, en-
gagged in gainful occupations, only 81
900 are employed on Sundays.
The supreme court of Tennessee has
decided that mo workhouse, city,
county, or state prison-keeper has a
right to whip prisoner therein"
The turkey was first discovered in
America and taken TO England in the
early part Of the sixteenth century.
Since then 1t has been acclimatized in
nearly all parts Of the world.
A factory for the manufacture of bat
tlefield "relics" has been discovered
hidden away in a clump OF trees atGet-
tysburg. Old bullets, cannon balls, SOL
dier buttons, swords and buckles are
turned out In large quantities.
The United States military academy
at West Point was founded In 1902. 1t
has graduated 3,o32 cadets. OF these
2,O1O arc dead, 1882 living. There are
now in the army ION the active and re-
tired lists 1852 graduates; in civil
life, therefore, $50 living graduates.
1t has been found that the pain
caused by the sting of nettles is due
partly to formic acid and partly to n
chemical resembling snake poison.
Our nsttles are comparatively harm
less; but in India, Java and elsewhere
there are varieties the painful effect of
which lasts weeks.
The Massachusetts state board Of
health has expended about $1,000 dur
ing the past 10 years, during which
time it has collected and examined
about 10000 specimens or samples Of
food and drugs, has conducted about
1,4oo prosecutions agninst offenders,
and secured the infliction of fines
amounting to $4,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

1t is doubtful II good vinegar can be
made from sorghum molasses, especial
ly from that which comes from frozen
sorghum. II any is made we should nd
wise that II be very carefully tested be-
fore 1t is used to pickle or preserve
with extensively. But II 1t is TO be
made at all, we should suggest the fol-
lowing method; Strain the molasse
put II into barrel OF soft water in
the proportion OF two parts water to
one part molnsses and stir thoroughly;
put the barrel on Its side out in the sun,
bung out with a glass bottle In the
bunghole, which will keep out insects.
yet will permit the case to escape.
AZ the end Of year the vinegar will
be ready for use, without, as we have
Indicated, its quality may be doubt
ful.-Farmers' Voice.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

The Agricultural institute Of Gem
bloux, Belgium, has made exhaustive
research into the nature of the malady
known ms "flax burn," and has learned
that this disease arises from "micro-
scopic fungous growth living in the
cells Of the roots" There is no me thod
OF direct treatment, as the parasite is
internal and subterInncous. The use
of different manures has given no sa tis-
factory result. The only remedy is to
destroy "the diseased plants SO that
the germs will not spread; to abandon
tho culture OF fax on the infected soil
at least seven or eight years; also to
avoid planting turnips in the soil
abandoned, as they are thought to har-
Dor the parasite"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Utah Man. wonderful Clock.

Joseph Jenson, clockmaker of Rich
field, Utah, has just completed won
derful clock, which, in addition TO
striking the hours, halves and quar-
tiers, and showing the phases of the
moon, tells just what time il is in every
city in the world. This is done by
means OF a globe, which revolves inside
transparent globular glass. On this
glass is marked line which represents
IL o'clock noon. AS the globe rcvolves
this line is always over that part Of
the world In which IL is noon at the
time. Other lines represent the other
hours. and in this way 1t is easy to get
the exact time in any given place.
Chicago Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
New Train.

Akron to Pittsburg, Washington,
Philadelphia and New York via O.,
A. d O. and Pennsylvania lines.
Leaves Akron daily at 2:27 PM,
reaching Pittsburg $40 pm. and
Now York 1880 aim. next morning.
Pullman sleeper can be taken at
Hudson for Philadelphia and New
York; also supper can be had in din
ing car leaving Plttsburg. For space
and full information call on q. ID.
Iionodle, agent Union depot station,
Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
A Handsome Publication, 1.-THE Empire Of tho
South" Issued by the Southern Railway.

"The Empire of the South" a 200
page book, handsomely illustrated,
with most complete information ever
compiled regarding the South and
its industries is a valuable addition
to any library.
This book is issued by the South
ern Railway, having been compiled
at large expense, and 1T is the
handsomest publication Of the kind
ever gotten out.
Copy will be forwarded promptly
to any address upon application to
w. A. Turk, general passenger agent,
Washington, ID. O., with 10 cents to
cover postage.
Hunting and fishing books, "Land
Of the Sky" pamphlets, maps and
other illustrated literature mailed
free to any address by,
J. O. Beam, Jr,, N. w. p. A., 80
Adams st., Chicago, Ill.
Q. A. Baird, 2l6 Fourth ave-, Louis
vile, Ky.
VIM. II. Taylos, Asst. General
Passenger Agent ouisville, Ky.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

Mrs. Wiggles-Mrs. Bjohnson spoke
of you when l met her yesterday.
Mrs. Waggles-Did she? What did
she say?
"oh, II had thought you would
nsk me that I would never have said
anything about it!"-Somerville Jour
nal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Nsxt limo You llo 10 N.w York

Try the new C.A.&C. Pennsylvania
lines train, leaving Akron 2:27 pm,
daily, reaching Pittsburgh $40 pm,
Philadelphia 4:45 a. M, and New
York 7:80. Pullman sleeper, Hud-
son to New York without change,
supper served IN diner leaving Pitts
Rnrgh For fn infor%a,Cn Ss sleep
nodle. ticket agent, Union station,
Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

out the waste and poisonous particles
which clog the body and so foul the
flesh, 1t eradicates from the blood the
conditions which make disease possible.
The result is that diseases die out like
fires that are unfed.
There is no medicine for the blood which
is Just as GOOD as Golden Medical
Discovery" Accept no substitute.
~ feel II my duty to write to YOU of the won
derfil curative powers of your Golden Medical
Discovery" writes Geo s. Henderson, Esq. of
Dcnaud, Lee Co., Florida. "I had q bad bfuise
on my right ear. and my blood was badly out Of
order. tried local doctors but with no good
results. Finally, wrote. you the particular. In
my case, and you advised your Golden Medical
Discovery which began to take. From the
hrst bottle began to feel better, and when had
taken eight bottles the sore was healed up. I
wish you success"
Free. On receipt Of al onc-cent stamps
to pay expense of mailing only, Doctor
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 pages, papcr-bound, will be sent
free. For cloth binding send 81 stamps
to DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
TRIBUTE TO QUEEN VICTORIA.
Chinese Ambassadors at London De-
lights the Article Club Dinner
with His Eloouencc.

Sir Chihchen Lo-Fsng-Luh, the Chi
nese ambSssador, presided over the dln-
ner and debate OF the Article club at
Qusen's hall, London. The subject OF
the debate being The Development Of
British Trade in China his exccllency
proposed the usual toast to the queen,
saying;
"For an unprecedented length Of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Homo, sekors' Excursion.

Tickets on sale Dec. 8 and 10, to
many points In the northwest, south
and southwest. See w. E. Langdon
for routes, rates and any informa-
tion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
RETAIL PRICES.

Butter, Elgin creamery, per lb, 32c
Butter, country, per lb, 25c
Butter, cooking, per lb, 10 to loo
Butterine, per lb, IS to zoe
Oleomargerine, per lb, zoe
Lard, country, per lb, loo
Lard, city, per lb, 10c
Lard, compound, per lb, Sc
Eggs, strictly fresh per doz, $50
Chickens, live per lb, 10 to ilc
Chickens, dressed per lb, l3c
Turkeys, dressed 15c
Ducks, dressed l3c
Potatoes, per bu, 60c
Oats, per bu, 80 to 32c
Corn, ear, per bu, 25c
Corn, shelled, per bu, 40c
Corn, cracked, per lb, 1c
Hay, bailed, per cwt, 75c
Straw, baled, per cwt, $50
Onions, per bushel 81.
Celery, per bunch lOc
g< Cheese.
York State, per lb, 1Sc.
Swiss, per lb, 1Sc.
Full cream, per lb, 16c
Miscellaneous.
Salt, per bbl, Wadsworth CLIO, N,
Y. $1.15
Rock salt, per lb, 1c
Oil meal, per Id, &c
Crushed oyster shells, Doc a cwt.
Crushed bone, per lb, 21&c
Linseed oil, boiled per gal, 52c
Linseed oil, raw per gal, SOC.
Turpentine, per gal, Toe
White Lead per cwt, SO.
Nails, Sd wire common per cwt,
$3.50
Nails, Sd steel cut common per cwt
$3..35
Nails, Sd cut common per cwt,$s.s0
Lumber.
Hemlock bill stuff $40 per m
Norway bill stuff $23 per m
Yellow pine siding No. $27 per m
Yellow pine flooring No. common
$25 per m
Yellow pine ceiling No. $27 per m
White pine lath No. l, $500 per m
White pine lath No. 2 $5 go per 1000
Clear red cedar shingles $3.50 per
1000.
Clear hemlock shingles s2.75 per
1000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Every farmer knows that to kill weeds
he must go to the roots. To cut the

{ roots. To cut the
weed of on the sur
face, means that the
weed is still left to
grow. IT'S just that
way with boils, ul-
GERS, erupti o ms,
pimples and similar
diseases of the hesh.
To cure them you
must 80 to the roots,
down into the blood.
Mere surface treat
ment never gets nd
OF the disease. It
VIII come back at
the first opportunity.
1t is to its won
derful power in the
publication OF the
blood that Doctor
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
owes many of it's
triurnphs OF healing.
1t cleanses the blood
thoroughly, climb
mating all the refuse
matter and clears
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

The B. 8 o. R. R. Is the Shortest
And quickest route Akron to Chi
cago and points west. For tickets
and full Information see O. D. Hon
odle, railroad and steamship agent
Union derot
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
BALTIMORE & OHIO.
Union Depot, Market street

Depart West.
THIN, Fostorln and Chicago... +lO:IO nm
Thin, Fostoria and Chicago. ......... s7:5o pn,
ohicaso Vestinuied. limited...... 'll:l6 pm
Arrive from the west.
Chicago and New York vestibuled
limited ,,........................ also am
Ghicago ana S6:85 am
ohicn8o, Akron ana Cleveland... 1910 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
AKRON MARKETS
Corrected December 26, 1891
WHOLESALE PRICES

Grain.
Wheat, per bu. $50.
Rye, per bu., 58c.
Oats, per bu., 29c.
Corn, sbelled, per bu., 50
Ear corn, per bu., 10 to 1Sc.
Corn, cracked, $500 per ton.
Seeds.
Glover (large), per bu, $3.50 to $4.2s
Clover (smalD, per bu, $3.50 to $4.25
Clover, crimson, per bu, $500
Clover, white, per bu, ".
Glover, alsike, IS
Timothy, per bu, $1.O0 to $1.25
Mill Feed-Chop.
Corn, oats and barley, per cwt., 300
Corn and oats, per cwt., Soc.
Middelings, per cwt., No. l, 95c.
Bran, per cwt, 75c
Spring wheat, per sack, $1.25
City brands, per sack, $l.00 to $1.10
Rye, flour, per sack, $l.O0
Graham flour, per sack, 10-lb, 80c
Hay.
Timothy, No. baled.per ton, $500
Timothy, No. bulk per ton, $l1.
Glover and timothy, No. baled
per ton, 91a to $40.
Glover and timothy, No. bulk per
ton, $l0.50 to $11
Glover, No. baled per ton, 5000
Glover, No. bulk per ton, 80
Straw.
Wheat, baled per ton, IS.
Wheat, bulk per ton, IS
Oats, baled per ton, $3.50
Oats, bulk per ton, $3.50
Rye, per ton,$6.
Rye, bundle, $1l per ton
Meats.
Beef, live per lb, to SIC
Beef, dressed per lb, 8 to Sic
Pork, live per lb 81 to &c
Pork, dressed per lb . to Sic
Mutton, live per lb 81 to 41ec
Mutton, dressed per lb &c
Lamb, dressed per lb S1ec
Lamb, live per lb AZ to &c
Veal, live per lb4 to5
Veal, dressed per lb 8to816c
Ham, cured per lb so to 10A
Shoulder, cured per lb 7c
Bacon, cured per lb 8 to Sc
Beef, dried per.lb 10 to 16c
Hides.
Cured, beef No /, per lb 1910
Cured, beef No 2, per lb 914c
Green, beef No ], per lb $40
Green, beef No 2, per lb 7Ac
Cured, calf No 1, per lb lie
Cured, calf No 2, per lb 1Oc
Green, calf No l, per lb 1O1Sc
Green, calf No 2, per lb 9]sc
Sheep pelts, 75c to $1.OO
Tallow per lb, AZ to 4]sc
Farm Produce.
Butter, Elgin creamery, per ID, 25<
Butter, country, per lb, l8 to zoe
Butter, cooking, per lb, 12c
Lard, country, per lib, 8 and 81sc
Lard, city, per lb, 6Hc
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz 23c
Chickens, live, per 1b Z to Sc
Chickens, dressed, per lb 8 to loo
Turkeys, dressed 10 to 12c
Ducks, dressed 10 to 12c
Potatoes, per bu 35 to 40c
Navy beans, per bu, $2.15
Marrowfat beans, per bu, $3.50
Maple syrup, per gal, 70 to Too
Onions, per bu, 40c
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
THE NORTHERN OHIO TRACTION co.
The A., b. d q. Railroad.
Waiting Room, North Howard st

Thine Gard. Nov. %, 1863.
Cars for Cleveland leave corner Howard
and Market SITS. every 'honr from $3.50 am.
TO $3.50 pm and to l0;3O pm. Saturdays and
Sundays $3.50 am. 8:8O am, and every
half hour to p,in., PM, pm. and lO:8o
pm.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

CLEVELAND, AKRON " COLUMBUS.
Union Depot, Market st.
Going North.
Gin, Columbus and Cleveland ..... ~8:05 am
Millersburg and Cleveland ,,..,, tl0:Y7 am
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New
York.......,............. ....,.......,.. t2:T pm
Cin., Columbus and Cleveland ...,.. .4:l5 pm
Going South.
Cleveland, Columbus and Gin ... -9:5s am
New York, Philn. and Akron. ...,.,,. al rs am
Cleveland and Millersburg........ +i:i5 pm
Cleveland Columbus and Gin ... -o.07 pm
PITTSBURG & WESTERN r. r.
Union Depot, Market street.
Leave for the East.
Chicago and New York vestibule,
limited .,...,..................... - +l:55 am
Marren, youngstown, Pittsburg.. 1910 am
warren. youngstown, Pittsburg,.. II 10 pm
Pittsburg, Warrington, Philnd6i-
phia, Now York, departs @. T. &
V. Hy., Howard street station. t4:20 pm
Arrive from the East.
Washington, Pittsburg, Cleve-
land, arrives g T.k v. Ry.,Ho
ard street station sg.80 am
Pittsburg and Akron .................. I'll :53 am
Piitsburg, Akron and Chicago. *7:25 pm
New YORK, Washington, Pittsburg
ana Ohfcago ........................ l:09 pm
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Cheese.

York State, per lb, lSc.
Swiss, per lb, lSc.
Full cream, per lb, 16c
New-York tribune., 1899-05-28
CANADIAN CONTROVERSIES.

Rumors are renewed of the utter faliure Oh
the Joint High Commission. One says the iun-
Der question IS the stumbling-block. Ano'he'
saws the Alaska boundary dispute is I'D the
way. Canada. according to one somewhat cir-
cumstantal story, will not agree to settiemeh'
of anv ouestions unless the Alaska boundary
can he adjusted to her liking-meaning the ces-
sion 10 her of Pyramid Harbor and practcaiiy
the entire mainland part OF the "pannabdie.
A third SAYS the Washington Government Is
entirely hopeful Of a satisfactory outcome OF
tho negotiations fourth declares that the
london Government is disappointed ana nope
loss And so on, to the thousand and nrst,
with no two alike.
Whether or not any Of the stories Is In any
depree true is a question which need not here
he discussed. The essential facts are these
That there was scarcely an expectation, any
where At the outset. that an agreement would
I've reached on all disputed matters. and that
when the Commission adjourned for Its pres
emf recess it was authoritatvely stated that
AGREEMENT had been reached on some points
indeed, on most Of those before the Commis-
sion. This latter fact is not now disputed
Very we'll. Is 1t conceivable that having en-
tered upon the negotiations without e4pecta
ton OF settling all disputes. and having reacned
a settlement of most Of them. either party Is
going to repudiate and nullify the settlements
already made unless all other matters can like
wise be disposed Of? We are not yet prepared
70 believe that so unreasonable course VIII De
adopted
Beyond doubt the lumber question has caused
some friction. So has the Alaska Dounuar!
question. How these two will finally be ais
posed of we do not assume to say. But we 90
saw It would be unspeakably deplorable to
make failure to reach immediate agreement
upon them cause for leaving the other ques-
tions unsettled. Just because one cannot 90
twenty things In one hour is no good reason
for refusing to do the fifteen things which he
can do. Despite all contrary prognostications
II Is TO be assumed that the Commission VIII
meet again and finish It's work as far as pos
sible, leaving the matters on which 1t cannot
arree for future action by others. That is the
sensible course, and the parties to these nego-
tations are sensible nations
New-York tribune., 1899-05-28
useful citizens than singing hymns or branding
them with religious symbols.
A DISTINCTION WITH DIFFERENCE.

DISTINCTION WITH Il DiffEhENCH'
Mr.. Charles J. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, has
declined to accep. an appointment as one OF the
yice-presdents OF the Anti-Imperialist League
OF Boston In n letter from which we hope some
AZ Ieast of its members and supporters are capa-
bic Of deriving instruction. Mr. Bonaparte mas
been understood TO be in sympathy Win tne
League in It's general dislike OF the policy OF the
Government, and 1t doubtless counted Oh his
jealous assistance In It's present operations' o"t
he takes n different view OF the case from that
nroclaimed by Mr.. Atkinson and his colleagues,
and has embraced n suitable opportunity 10
draw n contrast between himself and them ne
saws with perfect candor that he continues 10
condemn the Presidents course subsequent 10
the signing Of the protocol when he could nave
Withdrawn our military and naval FORCES from
"the Philippines and abandoned all furtner IN
"terference In their affairs; but he does NOT
now recommend negotiations with the revolted
"Filipinos or any attempt TO organize quasi
"ndependent government under our suzerainty
"or protection In the archipelago" III we must
"own the Islands in any sense or become at all
Irresponsible for their peace and good govern
"ment," he would have system similar 10 tnat
Of England in India established there, to whicn
complete submission to our authority Is an
essential first step. To this expression OF
opinion Mr.. Bonaparte adds these pregnant
sentences:
am personally unwilling to take any part IN IN
an agitation which may have some tendency 10
cause a public enemy to persist IN armed re-
slstance or may be at least plausibly repre-
sented as having this tendency. There can De
no doubt that as a matter OF fact the country
is AT war with Aguinaldo and his followers.
nrofoundly regret this fact think its causes
very dscreditable to our President and his ofn-
cial advisers But 1t is a fact. nevertneiess
and as such must weigh In determining my
conduct as citizen.
That Mr.. Bonaparte Is reasonably Justined ID
thinking that the causes Of present hostilties IN
the Philippines are very dlscreditable to the
President and his official advisers great ma
ioritv of his fellow citizens will certainly not
admit for a moment but that Is an opinion
which he has a right to hold and to declare. IL
is because the League Of which be refuses 10
be n vice-president does not stop there, but Is
promoting an agitation Of which the tendency
II not the purpose, is to cause "a public enemy
to persist In armed resistance that 1t is de-
nounced and condemned. Mr.. Bonaparte draws
n sharp line of demarcatlon between loyalty ana
disloyalty. and takes his stand firmly on the
right side Of It,