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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

iuncture the ships doctor came up to
fiud out what I'LL the row Was about
When he learned the truth, he laughed.
"I'll fix that for YOU he exclaimed
to the cook. wait till get my instru-
ment case.
within five minutes he had held a
post morten on the dog and recovered
the lost toe. Washing it with antisep-
tics, he skillfully stitched it back in
place again. and the cook hohbled back
to his quarters minus his dog. but with
as many toes as he had ever had
That's about the only story recall
just now, gentlemen. 1t has the merit
of being true, however, and If you
don't believe il come down to the ship
any time and I'll show YOU the cleaver
The cook has quit the sea. ana | don I
know his present address. s."-Philadel-
pbia Inquirer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

the Beers the purpose being to side
with the party most likely to win. and
when the heat of war is moderated the
American contingent will settle down
into the possession of the gold mines
and work them for all they are worth.
There is one essential obstacle which
troubles the alleged filibusters, and that
is the fact that the Transvaal is in the
interior, and they would be obliged to
cross English OF Portuguese territory to
reach the scene of action, but this they
profess to be able to overcome Major
Armes is said to be carrying on an ex-
tensive correspondence on the subject,
though it is extremely doubtful if the
picturesque scheme ever gets any far
ther than its existence on paper and in
the fertile imaginations of the promot-
ers. However, Major Armes, who is
about so years of age, is still young
enough in spirit and full enough Of vim
and fight to undertake such an adven-
turous enterprise.
SAMUEL HUBBARD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

tect them from ordinary waves. the
product of local windstorm. These
always break into foam at their crest.
the white horses" of the marine poet
Remembering these peculiarities of
lie various waves will save tourists
considerable disappointment when wis
er heads bid them keep to the land.
for, to them, no apparent reason. while
it may keep them from rushing into
unknown dangers. One other fact is
also worthy of mention, as it may
prove Of advantage should boat drift
out to sea with an inexperienced crew
and no compass aboard.
Then, If ground sea" Is running"
set your mind at ease, for you can
steer by it. az, on the English and
Irish coasts at least. il always comes
from the rthwest.-Pearson' Maya
zine
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
, Handsome Publication. The Empire Of the
Snuth.'' Issued BY the Southern Railway

1.-the Empire of the South y 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 a large expense, and it 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. c., with l5 cents to
cover postage.
Hunting and fishing books, Land
of the Sky" pamphlets, maps and
other illustrated literature mailed
free to any address by,
]. C. Beam, Jr., n. w. 2. A., SO
Adams ST., Chicago, III.
G. A. Baird, 2i6 Fourth ave-, Louis
vile, Ky.
VIM. H. Tayloe, Asst. General
Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
The Real Reason.

Long ago ne had taken the resolution
always to be perfectly honest with his
children.
"My son." he accordingly observed.
"I am beating you with this trunk
strap not for your own good. but be-
cause I am hot under the collar No, il
does not by any means hurt me moro
than it hurts you'll
% In the face of such luminous exam.
pie it would be strange if q boy did not
grow mp to be an honest man.
1t was perhaps possible to overdo this
thing and render a boy so honest that
he would he unable to earn his living
in any of the learned professions, but
that difficulty. if it existed at all, was
theoretical rather than practical De-
troit Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
He Spins Yarn About Wonderful
Recovery ON Shipboard.

Recovery on ShipbOard.
y little group had been spinning
yarns in the rotunda of the Walton for
an hour or Slore when bronze
visaged. middle aged man joined the
party. Several of the group recognized
him as the captain of one of the big
tramp steamers which ply between
Philadelphia and foreign ports, and a
place in the circle was at once made
for him..
We've been killing time telling sto-
ries," some one explained. Suppose
you turn in Your contribution"
The captain thought a moment and
then smiled
81 was thinking of something that
happened on my last voyage" he final
ly said I'VE had on board as coof
big colored fellow. whose principal
companion was little yellow cur dog.
One day while the cook was preparing
some beef for dinner he let the heavy
cleaver with which he was doing the
chopping slip from his grasp.
1T fell to the floor with thrd, and
the cook emitted howl of anguish
that was heard all over the ship. The
cleaver had struck one of his bare feet
and sliced the big toe off as neatly as
surgeon could have done it. Here
was a chance for the yellow dog. and
he seized it. Making dive for the
severed toe, he swallowed 1t in one
gulp and then made bee line for the
deck.
"This was more than the cook, craz-
ed with pain, could stand, and he hurl-
ed the cleaver at the dog. His aim
proved true, and his curship passed out
of existence then and there. At this
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

have taken mercury, iodide potash. and still
have aches and pains, Mucous Patches in
mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples. Copper-col-
ored Spots, Ulcers on any part of the body,
Hair or Eyebrows Falling Out, it is this
Secondary BLOOD POISON we guarantee
to cure. We solicit the most obstinate cases
and challenge the world for a case we can
not cure. This disease has always baffied
the skill of the most eminent physicians.
s500.O00 capital behind our unconditional
guarantee. Absolute proofs sent sealed on
application. Address Cook Remedy Co.,
1892 Masonic Temple, Chicago. Ill.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Unjust Determination.

''This idea of making you take out a
license for a dog is all wrong said
the dog owner. at is unjust discrimi-
nation"
"Oh, l don't know" answered the
man who had just come from the coun-
ty clerks Office. "In most places you
have to take out license for wife
too"
"But you don't have to renew 1t ey-
cry year." returned the dog owner in
an aggrieved tone.-Chicago Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Literature and Business.

The uncertain rewards of literature
were never more clearly set forth than
in the following (as the poet assures
us) Original lines, which were dashed
off between meals"
Many q man on the road of life succeeds where
another fails;
Johnny is writin stories. an Billy is splittin
rails;
Johnny is maxim a name an fame, he says, while
the years roll on,
But Billy is maxim money, an Billy's supportin
Johni
Atlanta Constitution.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Wave Cloud S.

The atmospheric ocean surrounding
the earth is frequently disturbed by
gigantic waves, which are invisible OK
charged with moisture up into a colder
atmospheric stratum, where sudden
condensation occurs. In this manner
long, parallel lines of clouds some
times make their appearance AT Il great
height. marking the crestS of a ripple
of air waves running .liles above OUT
heads.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

William Elliott Griffis, writer on
Chinese matters. says: IF Christian
missions III China advance in the next
So years in the same ratio us in the
past 35 years. there win be at the end
of that time 2G,000.O00 of communi
cants and q Christian community Of
100000, 900 people, one-fourth of the
Chinese nation"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Not the Old Stnrr.

81 suppose" said the lawyer to
whom she had applied for advice, THAT
it's the old story-married in haste to
repent at leisure7''
'tWell, that's where you're wrong"
was the prompt reply. 81 married at
leisure to repent in haste, Chicago
Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
THE TOPICS NOW UPPERMOST AT
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Preparing Our Paris Fair Exhibits.
COurtesics Fer Newspaper Men.
Dewey's Home and Future-trmes'
Alleged FiIibustering Expedition.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The progress
which is being made here through the
department of agriculture as well as by
Director General Peck at his temporary
headquarters in Chicago in getting our
exhibits in shape for the Paris exposi-
tion is gratifying TO all who hope to see
this country adequately represented at
the great fair next year. Secretary Will
son is deeply interested in having our
display of farm, dairy and grazing
products as complete as possible, and to
this end he and his assistants in the
agricultural department have been put
ting forth strenuous efforts If we do
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of Frank L. Spalding. deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed by
the Probate court of Summit county, Ohio
as administ1ator Of the e. estate OF Frank l.
to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment; and all persons having
claims against said estate are requested TO
present the same for allowance or rejection
FRED D. SPALDING.
Dated this 10th day of October, d. 1892
Oct. 24-Sl Nov,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Indicted For Murder,

CLEVELAND, Oct. 27.-The grand jury
indicted Ralph Hawley, for murder in
the second degree. Hawley was a non
union conductor of the Broadway line
during the street railroad strike. On
July "A, during an attack ON car, he
shot and killed Michael Kornsweit. a
boy who was riding by on horse.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
VIII Dictate.

Greene! see Aguinaldo has pro-
claimed himself dictator
De Witt-Yes; he's going to tell the
Filipinos when to run.-Cleveland
Tpader
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Tud;suufed Proof

She-This poet says, Love can ac-
complish all things
He-Well, married you. didn't lq~
Philadelphis Nnrth American,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

MANILA, Oct. 27.-The Filipinos' con.
gress selected a commission of native
priests to proceed to Rome and explain
to the pope the alleged abuses and
iniquities OF the friars and ask for cor
recting Intervention.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

&c and health
should go to-
gether, and as
a result the
Greeks of that
ii me h We
ever ST ce
been looked
upon as types
} OF physical
perfection
Sickly moth
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
WE HAVE CURED

Primary, Secondary or
Tertiary BLOOD POIS-
ON permantly in 10
to b days. You can be
treated at home for
same price under same
guarantee. If you pre-
fer to come here we
will contract to pay
railroad fare and hotel
bills, and no charge if
we fail to cure. If YOU
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
Faster than ever
to California
Chicago Union Pacific g
North Western Line

THE OVERLAND LIMITED leaves
Chicago $50 p. M. daily, arrives
San Francisco S. rs afternoon of third
day and Los Angeles early next morn
ing. No change of cars: all meals in
Dining Cars. Buffet Smoking and
Library Cars Nth barber. The best
of eperything. The Pacific Express
leaves 1870 p. m. daily. Tourist
SleeperS every day and personally
conducted excursions every Thurs
day. Illustrated book free. Call on
any agent or address Chicago g.
North Western Ry.
fs1 s,oadway. Eew Yors 4S5 Vine ST.. Cincinnati
60f Chest ST., Philadelphia 5o7 snh}d ST.. Pftsburg
s6s Washington St. Boston 1877 The Arcade cisUeIand
S0T Hofa ST.. Buffalo II Campus MdYtiQs. Detroit
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

In the mythology of Ancient Greece
Hvnlen, the god OF marriage, was the half
brother of Esculapius, the god of nedi-
line The ancients believed that mar
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31
THE NORTHERN OHIO TRACTION co.
Waiting Room, North Howard st.
Time Card. May q. 1899.

Cars leave Akron $50 am, every half
hour; $3.50 am. until pm. and at s, and
1850 p m.
Leave Cleveland am. every half hour:
am. until pm and at Q. 10 and II 10 pm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
COTTON.

New York, March 2s.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady, with prices l point
higher, and new crop positions l to points
lower. During the forenoon the market
was exceedingly irregular and peculiarly
sensitive to buyink and selling orders as
they arrived. English cables proved
quite satisfactory up 10 the time the mar
ket opened. and being accompanied by
a fair number Of buying orders. favor
ably influenced prices at the beginning
of the call. AS the opening prelimina-
fies progressed. local selling orders came
too light and the cable news took bear
ish turn, with the result that the latter
half Of the call showed considerable nerv-
BUSINESS The posting of a rather bullish
weather bulletin some minutes later sent
shorts TO cover with rush. On this de-
mand prices moved up shade above the
final figures of yesterday. With the salts
faction Of the demand and in sympathy
with a further decline at Liverpool, prices
again turned easier Though some new
business was done, the general disposition
in local circles was favorable TO settling
up scattered accounts for the coming holi-
days.
New York, March 29-Spot cotton closed
quiet; midding uplands. 5-l6c; mddling
gulf. 9-1sc; sales, 700 bales.
New Orleans, March 29.-Cotton-Steady;
niddling, 11-16c.
Galveston, March 2s.-Cotton = Easy;
15-16c
Liverpool, March 2s.-Cotton-Spot de-
mand; American middling, 13-32d. Flu
lures dull, but steady.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
DAMAGE IS REPORTED
In the Six Winter Wheat
States East of the Rockies.
NEARLY SEVEN POINTS OFF
Markets Take Notice, and are
Agitated Accordingly.
NEARLY SEVEN POINTS OFF

New York, March 29.-Wheat once more
became violently stirred up today by in
dications that the crop has been severely
damaged and prices scored an advance
of 21s to 2ssc, with July leading on heavy
covering by shorts and good outside buy
ing. Foreign markets were steadier than
expected, but bulls rallied upon crop news.
and, scalpers everywhere being short,
found little difficulty in getting the mar
ket up and holding it.
The Commercial Advertiser today prints
Thoman's April crop report 1t estimates
the present yield of winter wheat at "a 2.
On the corresponding date last year the
condition was returned at $50 per cent.
Rocky Mountains, (Ohio, Michigan Indi-
ana, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, are
particularly discoura ging, showing an av-
erage of S4.2, as cOntrasted with gil per
cent last month and 68.6 last April. The
average condition of the three states of
California Oregon and Washington is 81
per cent, as compared with 1913 per cent
last month; 96.5 per cent last December,
and 9O.3 per cent on April 1, last year. Al
though all other grain markets of the
country will close for the Easter holiday,
this exchange is now scheduled TO remain
open. Two big petitions asking the board
of managers to close the exchange were
turned down, presumably to accommodate
the alleged March deal which has been
running along in this market for some
time, Friday being the last delivery day.
1t is thought possible that the exchange
will close either in the morning or after
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
SIR JOSEPH'S PAPER
Says America Once Wanted to Unload
Its White Mans's Burden

London. March 29.-The Birmingham
Post today publishes a report, "tmanat-
ing from a usually very wei informed
source" that the United States at tie be-
ginning of February, proposed through
Sir Julian Pauncefote that Great Britain
take over the Philippine islands. upon Ger
tain conditions" But. it Is added. this
feeling abs altered greatly since the heavy
fighting" although it is said beyond a
doubt that the United States would at
one time have been very glad 10 ex-
change or otherwise disburden themselves
Of the permanent charge Of the islands,"
Washington, d. c.. March 9Th best OF
authority states that there is no truth in
the report that the United States tried 10
dispose Of the Philippine islands TO Great
Britain. It was assorted at the time. the
Paris peace commission was sitting that
the United States wanted TO dispose Of the
islands and would turn them over to Great
Britain or Japan. This story was rented
at the time and is again denied today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
FOUR
Confined from First Page)

tons and have been mustered out are
anxious to again enter the service The
authoritative announcement has been
made that the president vii lnot organize
this provisional army unles it is needed
So far there IS no demand from General
Otis for more troops than are now on
their way to Manila His last call was
for three batteries Of light artillery These
were placed at once under orders for Ma
mia and are on their way TO San Fran
cisco. They viii sail about April is.
Those who insist that the provisional
army must be organized say that they
have information from the Philippines
which indicates that volunteer army
cannot be enlisted for six months. as pro-
vided for in the bin. from the volunteers
who viii be mustered out when the rati-
fcations of peace are exchanged. II Is
claimed that these volunteers viii demand
transportation home at once and there
viii not be enough regulars in the Philip
pines to carry on the war with the Fill
pinos
Ad5utant General Corbin says that in
formation received direct from General
Otis is 10 the effect that the volunteer
troops now in the Philippines have remon-
strated against being sent home while
the active operations are in progress. Gen
eral Otis said that the volunteers had
periodically declined 70 take advantage
of that privilege and had expressed the
desire to continue in service as long as
there was any. fighting to be done He
added that they were in excellent health
-
fcient service.
A statement prepared at the war depart
ment in regard TO the regiments under
orders and enroute 20 the Philippines
shows as follows: The Twelfth infantry
and four companies Of the Seventeenth in
fantry, On the transport Sheridan. now
nearing Manila: headquarters and six
companies of the Ninth infantry left San
Francisco March "a: six other companies
of the Ninth infantry Will leave the same
port in a day or two; the Sixth artillery
will leave its present station April Is; the
Twenty-first infantry will leave It's present
station April IS, and the Sixth infantry,
Thirteenth infantry and Sixteenth infan-
try and light battery F. First artillery,
F, Fourth artillery. and F. Fifth artillery.
are all unCeT OEQeTS 70 prepare iuI lIdllS-
portationsto Manila by way Of San Fran
cisco, and will be forwarded as fast as
troop ships can be secured for the long
voyage acros sthe Pacific. These troops
number about 10000 in all and their arrival
at Mania will greatly strengthen the
fighting force of General Otis.
Some MISREPRESENTATION has been caused
by reports that General Otis was about
to secure 1,S00 reinforcements by the trans
port Sheridan, thus giving him timely aid
on the firing lire north of Manila. 1t is
stated here that the Sheridan Is not due
at Manila for ten days or more. The six
additional mountain guns asked for by
General Otis a short time ago are now on
their way 10 Manila. These guns are two
Founders and can be taken anywhere that
mules or men can go. General Otis has
eight OF these guns, besides four guns OF
the Aston battery. The latter, however
are 12-pounders and are much heavier &c
handle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
Close.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO.
Chicago. March 29.-Wheat-No. 2 red,
746751bc; No. red, 6SG73c; No. 2 hard win
ter, SIC; No. hard winter, 6566615c; No.
northern spring, 7115Q7212c; No. north
ern spring, 7015G72c; No. 8 spring, 664
7015c
Corn-No. 2, 35Ac; No. 8, 331zc.
Oats-No. 2, 2414d2415o.
F'lax-Cash, northwest, H.A12; cash,
southwest, 81. 21; May, 81. 2311z.
Butter-Firm; creameries, 14GMc; dali
ries. 111261Sc.
physically; fresh. 1115c.
Dressed poultry-Moderate demand; tur-
keys, 11613c.
Chicago received 40 cars OF wheat today,
of which two graded contract. Minneapo-
lis and Duluth received .453 car loads, COM
pared with 1913 the same day year ago.
Corn receipts, 142 cars; oats, 1S1. Esti-
mated cars for tomorrow: Wheat 40;
corn, 145: oats, 140.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, March 29.-Wheat-May
opened &c higher, at 65c. advanced to 6614,
| closing strong; cash, No. 2 hard, Csc; No.
3. 64c; No. 2 red, 75c; No. g. 71Q74c; No. 2
spring, 65G66c; No. 8, 6366515c
Corn-May. S2l2G3224c; cash, No. 2 mixed.
S2l4 G3215c; No. ? white. S314QSS24c; No. 3,
3314c.
Oats-steady; No white. 2s14c.
Rye-No. 2, 5312c
Hay-Higher; choice timothy, $S.o0dS. 25;
choice prairie. $7.2597.5 80.
Butter-Steady; creamery, 14q20c; dairy,
| I5c.
Eggs-steady; fresh. 1Oc.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, March 29-wheat-C Closed
higher; No. red cash, elevator, 75c;
track. 75a76c; March, 75c; May. 1850 bid;
July. uSsc bid; No. hard, 6Sl9c
Corn-Higher; No. ? cash, S4lzc bid;
track, S514c; March. 341zc; May. S47sc ask
ed; July. 352sc.
Oats-Higher; No. 2 cash, 2S1sc bid;
track, 2ss4 G2gc; March, 29i9c; May. use;
July. 247sc bid; No. q white, 21aS1l4c.
Rye-Firm; SIC.
Butter-Firm; creamery, 1Sq22c; dairy,
1Sa1Sc.
Eggs-Firm; 10i5c
NEW YORK
New York. March 29.-Wheat-Receipts
III. 200 bushels; exports. 103. 1871 Spot
strong; No. . red. S4ikc, Z O. b.. af1oat 70
arrive. Options closed 2ls 10 Csc net
higher and strong; July showing the
greatest rise. March closed S4I4c; May
| closed 777sc: July closed 77l4c; September.
| T22t 751sc. closed 751xc.
-
q 500 Spot, firm; No. . 437sT4istc. /. 0.
b.. new and old. Options closed strong
at net sc advance. May closed Hlsc: July
| closed HE
Oats-Receipts. 10o,So0 bushels: exports.
| 1850 Spot firm; No. ,, 33d3sizc; No. ?
white. SeGS6izc; track. mixed western, a2Iz
G34isc; track, white 35G59c. Options dun.
Butter-Receipts. 5,s55 packages; steady;
western creamery, Haze; Elgins, &c;
factory. 12I14izc; imitation. 1Si2Gisizc.
Eggs-Receipts, 24l02 packages; steady;
western, I3c, southern. 12i4l1z%.c.
LIVERPOOL
! Liverpool. March 2.--W heat-Spot. firm;
/ No California. 6s sdass SID Futures
/ closed quiet; May. Is Old: July, IS +s4d.
WOOL MARKET.
! Boston, March 2a.-The American Wool
| and Cotton Reporter viii say tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-30
TEE WEATHER.
Wichita. Kan. March ..


Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity:
Unsettled, but probably fair and consid-
erably colder Thursday night and Friday.
During the past "a hours the highest
temperature has been So the lowest 81,
and the mean 46. yesterday they were
-, il and 2S). with a high south wind,
making quite a dust storm, with a rapid
fall in pressure. On this date last year
the corresponding temperatures were AZ.
q and 81; and two years ago they were
So IS and S.
SO far this month the average tempera-
ture has been about two degrees below
the normal.
The average date Of the last killing frost
for the past ten springs is April 10TH
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
Washington, March 29.-Forecast for
Thursday:
Kansas-Cloudy: probably rain or snow;
colder; north winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Cloudy
probably showers; colder; winds becoming
uortherlV