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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
THINGS LOST IN THE MAILS.
Odd Collection That AccumuIates Until
Auctioned OF.

Odd Collection That AccumuIates Until
AuctiOned OF.
From the Ladies' Home Journal: It
is not so many years since the prov
ince of the mail was limited almost en-
tirely to letters, newspapers and mag
azines, but now it has become a VERT
able beast Of burden, and parcels mis-
carry for the same reason that letters
do; consequently an annual sale is nee
essary to get rid OF the accumulations.
This usually gives net profit Of about
So, 900. The museum Of the dead-letter
Office contains a varied assortment OF
articles which have not been included
in the sales. Among them may be seen
ivory miniatures of great age, watches,
false teeth, boxes of TaisinS and OF
wedding cake, pistols and knives.
clothes wringer, coffee pot, a kero-
sene lamp, Internal machines, decOrat-
ed china, dainty fans, horned frogs,
centipedes, human skulls, a mounted
alligator more than four feet long, and
in short everything that one would i'm
agine would not be sent by mail. 1t
hardly seems necessary to say that dy-
Mantle and live serpents are clasSed as
unavailable" yet the mail service has
been called upon to transport both
Meantime if more care were taken with
wrapping parcels, in having them
weighed so that the required amount of
postage would be put on, and in ad-
dressing them the museum would be
less rich in little things which were
intended for gracious gifts.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Kew shops at Argentine.

Argentine, Kan, Sept. 26.-Worl1 on
the proposed improvements in the Santa
Fe yards here is begun. The ground
was broken for the erection of a big
coach shed north of the roundhOuse and
the lumber for the building has arrived.
The building of the repair shops be-
gins this week The railroad officials
are searching Argentine and the two
Kansas Citys for workmen.
The new repair shops will be among
the largest in the west. In dimensions
they will be 90 by 70 feet and $50 cars
will not be too many for them to hold
at one time.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
THE LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF.

Canada offers to raise regiment to
serve in the Transvaal. p.
The total expense of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, L o. o. F., was S26, 942.
The Orange Free State executive is
anxious to secure American interven-
ton
The Isthmian canal commissioners
are on tour of inspection of the canals
of Europe.
General Russell a. Alger of Michigan
is out OF the race for the United States
senatorship.
\ st. Louis court has issued a restrain
ing order from enforcing the depart
ment store license law.
The 31st infantry has been placed in
quarantine at San Francisco because
of case of sickness suspected to be
smallpox
The Grand Lodge, I. o. O. F., at De-
troit, defeated a resolution making
members of the five civilized Indian
| tribes in Indian Territory eligible for
membership in the order
The Standard Oil Co claims, in case
in Nebraska, that it is in no sense
trust; and if it Were. the penalty is
misdemeanor under the Nebraska law,
land before a trust can be expelled from
the state under that law its agents
must have been convicted of misde-
meanor.
4 typhoon prevailed IN Manila, as
! the Iowa troops were about to sail, and
they and Tennessee troops were de-
! tanned.
General Miles has written to DR.. S.
NJ. Gonzales of Pensacola. Fla. that if
he, diles, IS assigned to the Philippines
he will ask the doctor TO accompany
him as chief surgeon of his staff.
Six robbers blew open the safe of the
Exchange bank at Frankfort, a small
village fifty miles east of Joliet on the
Michigan Central railway, and carried
away nearly nearly 1000 in currency.
The first fullblooded Indian to enter
the regular army for service In the
Philippines is Charley Natway, an APP
ache, whose father served as scout under
General Crook. The general had high
opinion of she elder and had his son
sent East to be educated at Carlisle In
dian school
President Diaz, in his message TO the
Mexican Congress, noted the remarl5a-
bic growth IN expectations, notably of
mineral products, and the continual
and healthy augmentation of the manu-
featuring industries.
Chief Justice W. L. Chambers of
Samoa has resigned. He was sent to
Samoa by President Cleveland. 1t is
said he viii soon be appointed federal
judge of the Middle Alabama district.
Judge Chambers rendered his resigna-
ton as chief justice of Samoa when the
: Republicans came in. but retained his
post at the solicitation of the Presi-
dent
4 Young officers in the British army
have been shaving off their mustaches,
contrary to regulations and the Mar
i quis of Landsoyvne regrets it officially.
The bubonic plague in Portugal
shows no tendency to spread but rather
: appears to be dwindIing.
! Parana Is bankrupt The subalteru
employees OF the judicial administration
} have had no pay for eighteen months.
The military officials are paid regular
: ~
A drunken man caused an accident
: on Kansas City, No. cable line. on an
; incline. Five women We're badly hurt
: and many more bruised Women were
: lying along the track for a block, and
their cries fer help were pitiful
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
News paper stu Advancing.

New York, Sept. a3.-News paper has
gone up quarter of cent within the
last three weeks.
The tendency is to raise the price still
higher. The advance is due partly to
the drouth of last summer, which seri-
ously injured the water power of the
paper mills. Book paper has also gone
up a quarter of cent pound, and let
ter paper from three-quarters of a cent
to cent pound.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Gen. Wood May succeed Gen. Brooke.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Gov. Brooke,
governor general of Cuba, will return
to the United States before congress
meets, and, in connection. with his in
tended leave, there is report current
in army circles that he viii not go
back The belief is that Gen. Wood
will be appointed his successor. Gen.
Brooke's administration has given the
administration the highest satisfac-
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Subig Bay Captured

Washington, Sept. 26.-The Krupp
at Olongapo, in Subig bay, is one of the
guns sent to that place by the Spanish
before the battle of Manila bay.
Subig bay is the most important port
in the island of Luzon in the neighbor-
will be held permanently by the navy,
so as to afford base of operations
against the insurgents in that neigh
borhood.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
D,ax 40 he Royalty Received.

Chicago. Sept. 26.-The governors OF
six states, each attended by his military
staff, will be in the escort of President
Diaz of Mexico by the time he reaches
Chicago. When President Diaz is ready
to leave the City of Mexico he viii find
special train of gorgeously equipped
coaches of the Santa Fe railroad at his
disposal. A committee consisting OF
Paul Morton, George d. Cook and Col
onel W. 3. Roberts viii be on the train
to form the escort as far as the from
ti,.r
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Roosevelt Vetoes Roe.

New York, Sept. 22.-While speak
ing at the Otsego county fair Governor
Roosevelt announced that he had tele-
graphed to General Roe that 1.-the
Grand Army is to have the right of the
position or any thing it wants in the
parade.
Governor Roosevelt is General Roe's
superior officer and the Grand Army
will probably march in the place o;
honor
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
FREE LAND IN MISSOURI.
446, 7zs Acres Still Open to Homestead.
ing or Presumption.

ing or Presumption.
Jefferson City. Sept. 26--During the
past year the acreage of government
land in Missouri was reduced by over
%, 600 acres. Some changes have been
made in the rules of entry and now
every acre of this land can be purchas
ed outright at S1.25 per acre and the
purchaser secures immediate title, or il
can be homesteaded, in which case five
years occupancy is necessary to perfect
title. The fact that nearly all OF Mis-
souri's government land lies within the
great lead and zinc region is just be
coming generally known to the public
and it is predicted that within the nexi
year over 100, 900 acres of this land will
be taken up.
In the three Missouri land districts,
the records show that there is still AS.
749 acres still open to demonstrating OF
Dre-emDtiOu
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Nothing THAT warrants War.

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State,
Sept. 23.-The Volksraad met with a
full attendance. President Steyn read
carefully prepared speech. There
is nothing" declared the president,
shat warrants war or an attack upon
the Transvaal. Such differences as eX-
list can be solved by arbitration. War
would be an insult to religion and civ
ilization.''
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
A Burglary story.

They were telling burglary sto-
ries" on the yeranda in front Of the
grocery store in a down-east town
The mans hand Was thrust through
the hole he had cut In the door" said
the star talker. when the woman
seized the wrist and held on in spite
OF the struggles of the man outside.
In the morning the burglar was found
dead, having cut his Own throat when
he found escape impossible; but the
brave woman had not known he was
dead, and SO had rot released her grasp
on his wrist al night long" Huh"
growIed the skeptic in the corner;
why didn't she feel of his pulse -
iBuEEfo Commercial.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30

Madrid, Sept. 25.-Rear Admiral Mon
tejo has been condemned to retirement
without right of promotion for his de
feat by Admiral Dewey in Manila bay.
Montejo has been on trial for several
days before the supreme court. He
claimed that the authorities had failed
to provide proper equipment for the
battle
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
LIQUID Air Company Organized.

New York, Sept. 26.-The organiza-
ton of the Tripler Liquid Air company,
with capitalization of SO. 600, 900, has
been, completed. The company is or
ganized for the purpose of acquiring
all patent rights, patents and processes
for the manufacture and utilization of
liquid air for all purposes as developed
by Charles L. Tripler.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
squatters to BE Evicted.

Denver, Sept. 26.-About 375 settlers
on the Maxwell land grant are to be
evicted by orders from the land depart
ment at Washington. They have oc-
cupied land which it has been decided
by the courts, belongs to the Maxwell
Land Company. Twelve deputy United
States marshals have been detailed to
eYict the SnnatterS
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Odd Fellows, Army Lodges.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. PEA PROPOSE
ton to install lodges of Odd Fellows in
the army, more particularly that
branch at present in the Philippines,
was referred to committee, with di-
rection to report as to the advisa bility
of the scheme at the next session of the
sovereign grand lodge.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
what WIN the Great powers Saw.

London, Sept. 21.-The Daily Mail
publishes the following from Copenha-
gen: Emperor Nicholas has signed a
Europe canal and the Siberian railway
are completed in 1901, all important
Russian ports on the Pacific, Baltic and
the Black Sea shall be closed forever to
any but Russian ships"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Costa Rfcan Postage.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The postmas-
ter general has issued an order extend
ing the postage rates of the United
States to Porto Rico. Under the order,
United States postage stamps shall be
valid for postage in either direction,
as well as those now used in Porto
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Eastern Freight shipment.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 23.-Shipmentso O,
flour, grain and provisions from Chi
cago and Cook county functions to the
east last week amounted to 12s, 81;
tons. compared with 99, 653 tons for the
preceding week, and against 40, sos
tons for the corresponding week o.
last year
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
sEausers to Fight Yaouis.

Laredo, Tex, Sept. 26.-Among the
shipments to Mexico was a consign-
ment of $50, 900 Mauser rifle cartridges,
with steel-jaclzeted bullets. They are
billed to the Mexican secretary of war,
and it is said will be used by the troops
in suppressing the Yaqui Indians now
in revolt. These cartridges are of
American manufacture.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Challenges LIS opronents.

Toledo. O., Sept. 2e.-Mayor Jones
the Independent candidate for gov
ernor, has challenged George K. Nash
and John Z. McLain, Republican and
Democratic candidates, respectively,
for joint debate.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Naval Station in Hawaii.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Measuresh have
been initiated by Rear Admiral Brad
ford, chief of the bureau of equipment,
to establish a strong naval station at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
English Farmers Holding Wheat.

London. Sept. 25.-The corn market
farmers of Yarmouth are holding their
Wheat. as they believe that war with
the Transvaal is imminent. In such an
event they anticipate big advance in
the price
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30

Burlington, Ia, Sept. 23.-Fire ha.
Quilted the First Congregational church
of this city. The edifiee originally cOsi
$50, 900 and had been thoroughly re
paired. Insurance. S60, 200.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
CONGREGATtONALISTS
Great international Council OF the Church
in Boston.

Boston, Sept, 23.-The first interna-
tionaf Congregational council to be
held in the United States and the sec
session in fremont Temple. The first
international council of Congregation
alism was held in London, July, 1891.
The Temple is decorated throughout
by the INTERVIEWING of the Stars and
Stripes and the Union Jack. Six hun.
dred delegates were present.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Consolation

Tid-Bits: Condemned Man Ito his
Iawyer)-It's a long sentence, sir, to
be sent to prison for life Lawyer Qn-
clined to a more hopeful view)-Yes.
it does seem long, but, perhaps, you
won't live a great while
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Did Not Come Back.

Manila, Sept. 26--No information has
been received from the naval expedi
ton at Subig bay:
The Fiipinos have not made good
their offer TO surrender the American
prisoners and they have not sent an of
ficer to meet Major General Otis, as
promised.
Nothing further has been heard from
rebel officers who conferred with Cen
eral Macarthur, recently. and returned
to their own lines.
Western Money Loaned to New York.
Topeka, Sept. 25.-W- N. Mcferran
was in Kansas City, where he witness
ed the fulfllment of predictions made
by bank Commissioner BriedenthaI.
Mr.. Macferran saw a loan of $500. 1000
made to New York banks while IN
Kansas City and was naturally sur
prised-
There has been great deal of talk
about the east getting money from the
west, but was considerably sur
prised, nevertheless. to see New York
borrowing money from Kansas City"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30
Wichita.
Grain.
Treasury Statement

Washington. Sept. 22.-Today'S statement of
the condition OF the treasury shows: Available
cash balance, S2SS, I2l,2I0; gold reserve, $751;
057 ,353
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-30

About one German woman In every
tEenty-seTen works IL factory.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
PERSONALS.

Chas. Cooper's new residence on
the Falor allotment is nearly COM
pleted.
SQUIRE II. S. Falor and daughter,
Miss Fannie, returned last evening
from trip to Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, Washington, New York and
Coney Island. While at Philadel-
phia they boarded Admiral Samp-
sons flagship. the New York.
Mrs. Willis Bacon of Tiffin, will
be the guest of Mr.. J. Asa Palmer of
574 East Buchtel av.. during street
fair week.
Charles F. Fletcher of Aultman
Miller & Co., is expected to return
this week from Europe, where he
has been on an extensive business
trip in the interests of the company.
Miss Lulu Brandt of Toledo, is Wis
iting Miss Matte Dague of 334
Buchtel ave.
The many college friends of Joseph
Lazure, former Buchtel student.
will be glad to know that he has
been located. He is at present in
Ft. Thomas, Arizona. in the mining
and smeltering business. and when
he strikes it rich, Buchtel college
will not be forgotten.
Aaron Fell, a former Buchtel stu
dent, who has been visiting friends
in the city, has left for his home in
Sharpesburg, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kurtz of
Carroll st., have returned from a two
weeks visit in New York and Phila-
delphia.
n. B. Bidleman, of Myersville, the
well known breeder of coach horses,
is in the city.
ST. Vincent's church dinners at
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

We have made great preparations
for the Akron Free Street Fair. I'M
mense line of California fruits, big
stock of home made candies, car
loads of bananas, watermelons and
grapes. Come here-get your orders
in early.
N. LaSNaris Co.
Phone 289. 162 s. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
Coffee Free.

Dannemiller & Co., of Canton, o.,
are going to give 1876 pounds of their
Cordova coffee free at the Street
Fair. Coupons can be secured at
their booth. The contest closes Sat
urday at pm. Every one should
secure a chance. Cordova coffee is
the leading package coffee sold only
in one pound papers.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
DEATHS.

BLAHA-Lottie Blaha, aged 3
months, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Blaha of 706 w. Cedar,
died today of convulsiOns. Funeral
services will be held at the house at
2 o'clock, Thursday afternoon.
CLEvELAND-Chas. G. Cleveland, ,
aged SO years, of 3l9 Cuyah0ga ST.,
died today of heart trouble. He has
resided in Akron IS years. Funeral
services will be held at his late home
Friday, Sept. Is, at p. m.
INGERsoLL-Lizzie Ingersoll, age
3S years, of 202 Huron St., died Tues
day of consumption, after an illness
of months. Funeral services will
be held at the house Sept. l5, at $3.50
a. m.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
Twins.
Excellent Music.

The music furnished by the bands
is of an excellent and enthusiastic
character.
In the latter part of the afternoon
the crowds in the streets were very
large and attendance tonight will be
enormous.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

Mail your Big Master soap wrap
pers to LautZ Bros. & Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, and exchange them for the
finest premiums ever given away.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

CONTAGIOUS DISEASE-A case
of diphtheria is reported at 200
Home st.
CAUGHT HIS HAND-John O.
Curtiss of Tallmadge, employed at
Whitmore, Robinson & Co., had his
hand smashed Tuesday. 1t was
caupht in the cOps,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

For fine plumbing call on G. NJ.
Oberlin for prices.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
The Ancient Club of Hercules

Will give dance in Tip Top Hall,
South Main St., three nights, Sept.
II, Is and 16.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

The latest styles in Furs are
on display this week. Seal
skin Jackets, Trimmed Seal
skin Collarettes, Russian Sable
Muffs with Collarettes TO
match; Red Fox Muffs and
Collarettes, and all direct
from the furrer. Without a
doubt this will be one of the
best Fur displays shown in
the city this season. Call and
look them over.
All the newest weaves in
Black and Colored Dress
Goods are on our counters.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

ST. Vincent's church dinners at
Rapid Transit waiting room during
Street Fair. % cents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
Special Inducements for Fair Week
on: ON: ;; !: :::: :::: / 5 IS SIC EE
THIS WEEK ONLY WITH h A. P BAKING POWDER (see wnow)
Special Fair Week Prices
Campbell'S Celebrated Condensed Soups 1OC Can
Mock Turtle Clam chowder Ok Tail Chicken
consomme Vegetable Tomato 0kra Tomato
Chicken Gsllnbo Beef JuIienne A&P Salt Sc
Te0S. C0heeS, SugQy B6ng Powder, SDGeS En1QCb, Ec
A ? Laundry au 3 CbS Tor SG Imported cgHe SC Or 6 for Ss
E:::$=: EE=====:: E: ======: D.
aP.
E$z$ Es & Extra G&3s + @ }s#G9%S
COFFEE GENUINE ARABIAN LB
iii 0nufh nu,rrd 0t Green Label Ktchup
nj
A. Condensed
Barber Block, Akron, O. &l3X1S 25
BETTE
Retailers. Goods delivered Free.

20S Sherman; Harry, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Workman,
124 Bartges; Helen, daughter of Mr..
Lillian, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mary, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Long, los Valley: Earle. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Mcclellan,
1872 Brown; Thelma, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ingram Jones, 354 West
North; Fern, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bennage, Ghent, O.; Nell
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Booth, $685. West Center; Harold,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. I. NJ. Sanderson.
2O8 Carroll.
Raymond and Paul, sons of Mr..
and Mrs. John Joseph, sol West
Buchtel ave.
Joseph and Josephine, son and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Kraus, 227 Brown st.
Balloon Did Not Ascend.
Owing to the high wind it was i'm
possible for the balloon ascension
and parachute jump to take place in
Bierce Park, at 1:30, as advertised.
An ascension will take place this
evening if the wind falls. Prof.
George w. Barnhart of Sturgis,
Mich, will perform the feats, until
Friday, when DIR. w. II. Thompson,
the famous aeronaut, will be here to
complete the remainder of the con-
tract.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
PARADE.
Continued from first page.

Elks can always be counted upon to
do their part in anything arising
where the interest of the city is in
vOlved.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13
Official Notice.

During the Street Fair, Main ST., is
to be closed to vehicles each evening
after O'Clock, until the performanoe
is over, from the City building to the
Empire house; Market ST., from
the east side of Main ST., to
Canal St; Howard St., from Tall
madge St, to the intersection Ct
Main; Mill ST., from Buchtel hotel to
Canal st. H. II. HARRISON,
Chief of Police
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

Chief Harrison today issued the
following:
''All parties are ordered to keep
their horses off the streets in the Fair
district during the parade, which
will be given at noon each day"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

n. B. Bidleman, of Myersville, the
well known breeder of coach horses,
is in the city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

The display of fireworks will be
given each evening at o'clock at the
corner of High and Market sts., in
stead of Main and Market, as hereto
fore announced.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-09-13

Persons visiting Akron during the
Carnival and Street Fair will find a
convenient place TO rest at the w. G.
L. q. rooms, l62 South Main st. lover
Himmelman's S drug store) where they
will be made welcome.