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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
CLINTON.

Obituary-Lewis Smith was born
July 8, 1918, in Biskirchen, Rhine
Prussia, Germany, and died May 10,
1899, at his late residence near Clin-
ton. His father, John Adam Smith,
who was the recorder and school
teacher of their home town, ,emigrated
to this country with his wife, Catha-
rine Weaver) and family when Lewis
was only three years old. Before
they were permitted to land, while
the men were all ashore, the ship was
boarded by robbers and Mr.. Smith
lost $500 in cash. He worked for a
while in the employ of a relative near
Baltimore and later York, Pa, and
Canton, o., but finally he set
tied on small farm east of Canal
Fulton. Here, amid many priva-
tions and much hard work he
brought up his two girls and one son,
Lewis. On July 10, 1915, Lewis
Smith and Elizabeth Kroft were
united in marriage. After living on
several different farms number of
years he bought the farm now occu-
pied by his son, Jacob, whittier he
removed in 1858, worked the soil
built the home and reared his family.
He removed thence to his late resi-
dence in 1888. His first wife died
Dec. 10, 1876, and he was married to
Mrs. Louisa Fritz May Is, 1877. Mr..
Smith is the head of a large family.
Four children have preceded
him in death and there re-
mains his wife and sister, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth (Smith) Bowman, four sons
J. Adam, William B., David G, and
Jacob, and % direct grand children
with his first wife, one step-daugh-
ter, Mrs. Louis Ruch, four grand
children and two great grand child
rem; with his second wife, three steT
daughters and 10 grand children
Mrs. Max Meckes, Mrs. Geo
Vantilburg and Mrs. Milton
Benner all of Ashland, Ohio
In infancy, he was baptised by
Rev. Bingle, in Germany. He was
confirmed in the Reformed church
in Canal Fulton, in 1916, by Rev. j
w. Haun, and under him became &
prominent member in the Reformed
church in Manchester. When the
Lutheran church in Clinton was
started he took u prominent part il
the building of the edifice and wei
fare of the congregation. He has
been an earnest worker, a faithful
member, and prominent official
an elder and trustee, which office he
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

still occupied at death. His last i'll
ness and the immediate cause of
death was accompanied with distress
and pain. In November, 1897, we
was stricken with a light stroke of
paralysis. Though partially recov-
cred therefrom, he never again
About two months after his SOth
birthday his fatal disease, dropsy
attacked him. He rallied once more,
but the extreme cold of the latter
part of this winter again Frustrated
him. For ten days preceding his
death he could not rest except when
sitting in one position. Finally on
the morning of the day of his death
he was carefully tended, dressed and
laid on his bed by his doctor and
nurse. Here he lay till evening,
when he peacefully passed away, as
so often he had earnestly wished and
prayed for. The funeral services
were conducted May 18th at l pm.
by his pastor at the Lutheran church
of Clinton, and his body was inferred
in the cemetery near by. A large
concourse of relatives, friends and
associates from the neighborhood
attended. The following were pres
ent: Akron-Mr. and Mrs. Peter
BeuhI, Mrs Fred Albrecht, Mrs.
Wecht, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Huber
Mrs. P. G. Huber; Ashland-Mr. and
Mrs. Max Meckes, Mrs. Geo. Van
tillburg, Mrs. Milton Benner; Cleve-
land-Mr. Paul Meckes; DOylestOwn
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Williams;
Canal Fulton-Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Ruch, Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Luther,
Mrs. Catherine Bowman; Massillon
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Clayman, Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Patterson.
Andrew Rice Leisher, fourth son
of Rev. VIM. l.. and Nora f.
Leisher, died of pneumonia May 10,
and was buried the next day in
Clinton cemetery. Rev. Chas. Edw.
Keller, of Akron, officiated.
Mrs. Daniel Kloss, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Rev
Leisher, the last two. weeks, returns
to Tyrone, Pa, Wednesday,.
VIM. Tanner, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Christian Tanner, died Friday of
pneumonia; age Is months. Buried
Sunday afternoon. Funeral at
Lutheran church; inferred at Clinton
cemeterp.
Mrs. Louis Smith returned with
her daughters to Ashland for a short
sojourn.
Prof. McHenningef has organized
a singing class. Meet next Sunday
at school house.
The regular term of Clinton school
closed Friday. The normal school
begins May % and under the super
vision of Prof. NJ. G.. Henninger.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
HIGH TONED BOOK AGENTS.
Men Who Only Sell Volumes Worth
From $50 to $500.

"There is distinct upper class of
book agents who never come in contact
with the general public, remarked
Mr.. Charles Fl. Meyers. 81 have been
interested in art publications for a
number of years and know most of the
tiptop statesmen in TIE country. They
handle books that range from $40 to
$500 in price and only call on people
who figure on certain select lists These
lists are the result of the cuttings of
years, and, combined, they represent
nearly all of the high class book buyers
of the United States. Each publishing
house has its own collection of names,
and they are valued highly.
81 call to mind one firm that failed
and went cut of business several years
ago and its roster of buyers was consid
cred its very best asset. It was pur-
chased for something like $4,000. The
class of books handled by the agents to
whom l refer would greatly astonish
the everyday patron of the shops They
are printed in very limited editions,
and every refinement of mechanical art
is lavished on their preparation. Some
times the edition numbers only 25 or
80, and as soon as it is off the press the
type is taken down and distributed.
The ILLUSTRATION are frequently water
color paintings or artists proofs of
etchings, and it is quite common for
the vignette letters to be tinted by hand
"Such books are never advertised,
but are easily disposed of to the inner
circle of rich connoisseurs. The agents
who take the orders are the princes of
the business l know one who makes
easily $4,000 year, and they are
nearly all well to do They are continu
ally on the go. but if you We're to en-
counter one of them at hotel the
chances are you would never guess his
vocation. What are the topics of the
books they sell? OH They range frCm
Shakespeare comedies to Walton's
complete angler-a little of every
thing. New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
CLEVER MILITARY TRICK.
The Stratngem by Which Sir Francis
We're Defeated the Spanish.

L
We're Defeated the Spanish.
When Philip II debated the question
of coercing with fire and sword the
Dutchman, who did not like the taxes
which they themselves did not vote, the
Duke of Alva counseled violent meas
ures, for in his eyes the rebels were
only ''men of butter. Nevertheless he
found that these men, so fond of cows
and hens, could hold his veterans at
bay, finally overcome them in the field,
and after so years leave poor Spain "a
broken backed tiger
Indeed in time of war country folk
with baskets of eggs and butter excited
no suspicion even to alert sentinels.
Taking advantage of this fact, Sir
Francis We're determined TO recapture
from the Spaniards the Zutphen sconces,
or forts, by stratagem. In 1891 be
picked out some lusty and handsome
young soldiers and dressed most of them
like the Gelderland egg women and the
rest as Beers, With bundles Of vegeta-
bles. baskets Of eggs and butter, but
also with daggers and pistols inside
their clothes they were ferried acruss
the river by twos and threes They sar
near the gate of the fort being already,
at the break of day, chatting and ges-
ticulating, as if in some tremendous
argument about the rise or fall of mar
ket prices.
Then, according to arrangement, We're
sent some cavalry forward, as if ap-
preaching, and the pretended country
people ran in feigned terror toward the
fort. The gates were at once thrown
open to receive them. They all streamed
in, threw off their disguises, and in
few minutes were in possession of the
forts of the town, where the gallant Sir
Philip Sidney afterward lost his life by
being more rash and less shrewd than
the veteran e.-Harper's Bazar
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gins, the latter to return to her father
house, if somewhat sadder, a good deal
wiser than she was when she left it.
Her heart was too sore TO take in their
full meaning at the time they were utter
ed, yet often i'll the happy years that fol-
lowed, made happy by the devotions of the
true heart she had won, did she recall the
good doctors words feeling that God had
indeed been very good to her, far better
than she deserved.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
RARRERInN.

Street car traffic was delayed some
Monday on account of a broken pump
at the power house.
The wind storm blew the straw
sheds over at the Strawboard works
Tuesday afternoon.
The first ice cream and strawberry
festival of the season was held at the
Reformed church Tuesday night. 1t
was somewhat a failure because of
the rain.
Four men from River StyX came to
do plastering Monday.
A great many new houses are be-
ing built and business is improving.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

There was a time when the most
nauseOus medicines were regarded
as the best. Hot drops We're perhaps
the most disagreeable of the old time
remedies. Their place has been taken
by one of the most pleasant medi-
cines in use, Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t
is not only much more agreeable to
take but more reliable. 1t always
cures and cures quickly. For sale
by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
Made a New Man of Him.
Bryan, Ohio, Jan. ID, 1897.

Bryan, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1897.
suffering from indigestion. Had a
poor appetite and could not eat any
thing containing grease and had con-
stantly a worn out feeling. After
using three SOC bottles of DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin 1 am now able
to eat anything my appetite Graves
and can say it has made a new man
of me, ELI BOWEN.
For sale at Dutt's Pharmacy, 629
South Main st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
Forest Reservations.

The 80 forest reservations of the
United States embrace an area of no.
600, 600 acres in 13 states and terrific
ries. Seven are in the state of Califor-
MIA, the largest of which, the Sierra
forest reserve, includes 1, OO6, 600 acres.
Within the past 50 years it is estimated
that I, 900, 900, 900 feet, board measure,
of timber on public land have been de-
stroyed by forest fires.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Those of our readers who have
used Chamberlain Cough Remedy
will not be surprised to learn that the
sale of this most excellent medicine
has been extended around the world
and that it is fast becoming a uni
versal favorite in the treatment of
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. The % and 80 cent sizes for
sale by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

were informed by placards that Travel
ers may not put the heads and hands from
the window in case Of accident"
To what straits a nation WITH no W in
its language is reduced is show1 by theat-
rical posters on the walls and fences about
Naples which stare cne in the face, read
ing, "Teatro Mercadante, Etc, Athletic.
5 atti, etc., G. SHAKESPEARE. Shades of the
departed William New York Times
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

1t should not be forgotten that any
one troubled with rheumatism can
get prompt relief from pain by apply
ing Chamberlin's Pain Balm. The
quick relief it affords is alone worth
many times its cost, 25 cents. Then
if its use is continued for short
time it is almost certain to effect a
cure. For sale by all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
Eurnpenu Signs.

Notes from letter just received from
an observing American who noticed these
signs on trip from Liverpool to Naples:
In Liverpool sign reading, Shaving,
Id; shaving with clean water, Cd. "
IN the Anglo American bar at the Grand
hotel, in Rome, the popular American
drink thus masquerades on a sign, "Rand-
some Cooler, ! lire. "
Travellers on train from Paris to Rome
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
ED. D. REED.
G. E. ETZ.

a specially at the American Laundry
Every possible device is used and precau-
ton taken to obtain thoroughly high-claSS
laundering, such that is at once n delight tC
the eye and a satisfaction to the wearer. Ii
you are particular about your cuffs, collars
and shirts, let Us have your bundle.
Phone 729, 405 East Exchange st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20
WOKAM1S
PECULIAR
ILLS

these serious ills of women for a
quarter of a century. Failure to
secure proper advice should not =
excuse the women of to-day, for
the wisest counsel can be had ~
without charge. Write to Mrs. 4
Pinkham for it. Her address Ss-l
Is Lynn, Mass. lJi8g
Among the multitude of wo- S5t;E1
men helped by Mrs. Pinkham III
and by Lydia E. Pinkham's -
Vegetable Compound, is Mrs. JOSEPH
KING. Sabina, Ohio. She writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Will You
kindly allow me the pleasure of ex-
pressing my gratitude for the wonder
ful relief l have experienced by taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. l suffered for long time
with falling of the womb, and those
terrible bearing-down pains, and it
seemed as though my back would never
stop aching; also had leucorrhoea, dull
headaches, could not sleep, was weak
and life was burden to me. Idoctored
for several years, but it did no good.
My husband wanted me to try your
medicine, and am so thankful that I
did. have taken four bottles of the
Compound and box of Liver Pills. and
can state that if more ladies would only
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

TINE ills of women conspre against domestic harmony.
\ Some arrangement of the generative organs Is
the main cause of of the untappiness in the
household
The husband can't understand these troubles, The male
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Chinese, from the viceroy down, wor-
ship lizards. turtles, horses. pigs, bulls
and insects.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

practical and
sympathe tic.
Mrs. Pinkham
has been curing
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Every day is a fresh beginning;
Listen. my friend, to the glad refrain,
And spite of old sorrow, and older SHINING
And puzzles forecasted and possible pain.
Take heart with the day, and begin
again. Selected.
The Strawberry meeting in June
viii be held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. David Elicit in Springfield,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Antwerp is the principal market OF
Belgium for paints and colors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

state that ladies would only give your medicine
fair trial they would bless the day they saw your advertise
men My heart full of gratitude Mrs Pkham for what
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Cannot undo and cannot atone;
God in His mercy receive. forgive them!
Only the new days are our own;
Today is ours. and today alone.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

physician only knows Of them theoreti-
cally and scientifically, and finds it hard
to cure them.
But there is cure for them. certain.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-05-20

Every day is a fresh beginning;
Every morn is the world made new;
You who are weary of sorrow and SHINING,
Here is a beautiful hope for you
A hope for me, and hope for you.
All the past things are past and over;
The tasks are done and the tears are
shed;
Yesterdays errors let yesterday cover;
Yesterday Is wounds which smarted and
bled,
Are healed with the healing which night
has shed.
Yesterday now is part of forever.
Bound up In sheaf, which God holds
tight,
With glad days and sad days and bad DAYS
which never
Shall visit us more with their bloom and
their blight,
Their fullness of sunshine or sorrowful
night.
Let them go since we cannot relieve them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-27

One lot OF Mems White Merino aud
Natural shirts and Drawers, sizes
broken, John w. Butts price soc. each.
Outlets Price, ioc. each.
one lot OF Mems Famous glastonbury
& Wright's Health Underwear, John
w. Butts price sl.00 and Sl.25 per gar
ment. Outlets Price. each ACC.
one lot OF Mems Natural Camels Hair
and Fleeced Line Shirts and Drawers,
single and double breasted shirts, all
sizes, John w. Butts price 1Sc.
Outlets Price, 3oc. each.
One lot Mems Famous American,
Norfolk and New Brunswick Shirts and
Drawers, John w. Butts price $500,
s.. 80 and $500 per garment.
Outlets Price, each o8c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-27

One lot Silk and English Gloria Um-
brellas, some with steel and some with
wooden rods q ana IS inches. fine COW
ers John w. Butts price 500 each.
Outlets Price, 4oc.
One lot OF Fine Silk and English
Gloria Umbrellas. assorted handles,
steel rods and handsome covers, John w.
Butts price $3.50.
Outlets Price, 6oc.
One lot very fine Pure Taffeta silk
Umbrellas. assorted handles, elegant
silk cases and tassels, John w. Butts
price $3.50. Outlets Price, SI.24.
one lot Pure Imported SILK Umbrel-
las. with finest silk covers. wooden
and steel sticks. variety of finest
handles. including gold and silver
plated trimmings e6 and IS inches.
John W. Butts price $500.
Outlets Price, Si.4o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-27

of Roll Band Allwool Brighton Caps
Satin lining, John w. Butts price 5Oc,
Outlets Price, Sc.
ora lot ~ Mems and Bows Windsor
John price SOC, Outlets Price, i2c.
one lot of Turbans, John Butts price
75c, Outlets Frcc, 24c
One lot Of imported Fancy Plaid Golf Caps Awoo
John W. Butts price 75c. Outlets Price, 24c.
One lot of Mems Boys Wool Hats John
w Butts price 5Oc., Outlets Price, ioc
price si.Oo Outlets Price, ACC.
Black Brown and Pearl fur feit AP'nes
silk trimming, w. Butts price sls5,
Outlets Price, 4oc
One Stiff Hats In black and pearl John
W. Butts price si.25. Outlets Price, 4oc,
one OF brown and maple fine Fur Sun fiats
trimmings, John w. Butts price 500:
Outlets Price, 7oc.
quality black and brown Mems Fur
shapes and shades, John W. Butts price
$3.50, Outlets Price, L24.
one celebrated Guyers Mems sun an'S iia,,
ade for John w Butts, in all thls seasohS
Outlets Price, STAG.
The record-union., 1899-10-06
EICARAGUAN REBELS.
SEVERAL OF THE LEADERS
SENTENCED TO BE SHOT.
But the Government Will Have to
Capture Them Before Carrying
Out the Death Penalty.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.)
MANAGUA (Nicaragua), Sept 90
The court martial which was in session
here for several months trying, in the
absence of most of them, the chiefs of
the revolutionary movement which be-
gan in February at Bluefields, has pro-
claimed its decision. General Pablo
Reyes and two or three other insurgent
officers, who escaped from Nicaragua,
are condemned to suffer the extreme
penalty of the law, which is death.
Only one of the prominent leaders was
captured. He is now in the peniten-
tiary. 1t is believed he will be placed
in chains for life by order of President
Zeiaya, instead of being shot
Adolfo Vivas, a well known news
paper correspondent, and DR.. Jose Meu-
ria, Quadras, a prominent physician,
who was educated in the United States.
together with a few other young men,
are sentenced to Punishment from Mic
aragua for fourteen years.
To the general surprise of the public,
President Zelaya has, within a day or
two, arrested several prominent citizens
of Leon, Nicaragua, and transferred
them to Managua penitentiary No
public accusation was made in these
The record-union., 1899-10-06

cases, nor is any reason offered for the
arrests. The sensation is all the greater
because there have been no indications
of an uprising against President Ze-
laya since last February AS a matter
of fact, the natives have been busy on
their farms, endeavoring to make liv-
ing for themselves and their families
and to recover from the evils of scores
of revolutions, forced loans and heavy
fines.
Such lawless acts as the Government
is committing in this regard and usual
ly at the expense of members of the
party not in power, tends to check the
reviving activity and again to impair
credit. Except for such arrests, how
ever and the impressment into the
army, matters are fairly quiet.
President Zelaya is giving truly ma
tional reception to General E. A. Alex
ander of South Carolina, in the latters
capacity of arbitrator of the boundary
between Nicaragua and Costa Rica
The various issues involved have been
settled, and the boundary has been dis
tinctly marked. General Alexander has
been for nearly three years at San Juan
del Norte engaged in this important
work at a reported salary of $1,000 per
month and his expenses paid, it is said
by the Governments of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica.
All his decisions seem to have been
just and in full accord with the facts.
and his course here has been highly
creditable to himself and to the United
States Government. 1t is quite probable
that Costa Rica will extend to him ma
tional hospitality and courtesies.
The record-union., 1899-10-06
CITY OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.
CITY TAXES. 1899.

The city taxes on all personal property
and one-half of the taxes on all real prop
erty will be due and payable at the office
of the City Collector on the first Mon
quent on the last Monday in November
next thereafter, at o'clock p. M, and
unless paid prior thereto 10 per cent. will
be added to the amount thereof. and if
said one-half be not paid before the last
Monday in April next thereafter, at 6
o'clock D. m, an additional per cent.
will be added thereto. The remaining
one-half of the taxes on all real prop
erty will be payable on or after the first
Monday in January, 1900. and will be de-
linquent on the last Monday in April next
thereafter at 6 o'clock p. m, and unless
paid prior thereto, per cent will be
added to the amount thereof.
All taxes may be paid at the time the
first installment is due and payable.
C. C. ROBERTSON, City Collector.
Room s, southwest corner of Fourth
and streets.