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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
RAILROAD NOTICES.

EXCURSION TO RICHMOND, VA.
Via G. A. & c., Penna. lines Sept
18th to 10Th inclusive. Fare $14.50
round trip. For further information
see @. d. Honodle, ticket agent Union
depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

READ! GREAT BARGAIN! READ!
Are you looking for the best real es-
tate bargain ever offered? Call at No.
357 IS. Main stand get full particulars.
A good seven room house and barn, IA
acres Of land with all kinds of frnit
trees. Property is located at No. 149
Dayton St, North Hill. If sold i'm
mediately, $1.600 will buy this prop
erty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
HAY RACK
Used as Means Of Conveyanoe-Young
PeopIe's Outing.

The following young people enjoyed
a hay ride to Turkey-foot lake Tues
day: Misses Ella Hershey, Jessie
Weaver, Athea Boyd, Lydia yorls,
Louise Wettach, Bess Mason, Myrtle
Wild Harriet Collins and Helen Nc
Carroll of Oil City, Pa,, and Messrs.
James Boyd, Roydon Weaver, Bert
Polsky Ernest Schick, VIII Huber,
Ray Huber, Park Kolbe, Hugh Price
and Frank Rowland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

Thomas p. Rowland, practical horse.
sheer. All interfering horses stopped
or no pay. All steel shoes used. Spe.
cial attention TO shoeing roadsters and
trotters. 105 Tallmadge ST., Akron, O.
12t.126s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

WANTED--House. or half Of double
house of about rooms; moderate
rate; must be centrally located; by
Sept. 90. Address "House," care
of Democrat. If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

Colonel Marshall, that l found the
horse had belonged to circus and had
been trained to do this act amid the
firing of cannon"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

If YOU WANT to buy grocery, il
you want 10 sell your grocery, ii you
want to buy a saloon, If you want
to sell your saloon or any other busi-
ness, call on e M. Young, room 80,
and 81. Akron Savings bank building.
Telephone 932. A good Office room
for rent.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
SUNDAY EXCURSION RATES VIA
n A. q ~ u

One fare round trip 10 all stations
on Akron division every Saturday eve.
ming on trains leaving Akron 8 pm.
and II pm, good returning on train
arriving Akron $50 an, Monday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

will buy all the old horses
and mares that you do not want 20
keep over winter. n. G. Thinner
man, 2lo Furnace ST., Akron, o.
Tel. 326. 1S6 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, Union
Place, near Werner Works. Every
modern convenience. Dirt cheap.
Call 20I e. Cedar St, until Tuesday.
120-1o2%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
BURGLARS
Threatened to Kill.
Revolver and Hatchet In
Their Hands
~ -
Carried Conviction With
Statement.
Broke Into Residence of Frank
Courtney.
Took All Money In the House-Girl's
Watch Stolen.

Frank Courtney was awakened at
one o'clock Tuesday morning to find
two masked BURGERS bending over the
bed occupied by himself and wife.
One Of the burglars was armed with
revolver, the other having hatchet.
The barrel of the revolver was point
ed straight at Courtney's head.
"Hand over your money or out goes
your life. We want no monkey bus
mess and we want quick action" said
the burgler having the gun.
Courtney told the men where they
would find $5, all the money he had
in the house. While one of the men
stood guard over Courtney the other
found the money. Not satisfied with
this they demanded more booty.
"You have more money than that
and We know 1t. Fork over or we will
kill you"
Courtney mhintained that it was
all he had and the fellows finally
left the house.
Previous to entering Mr.. Courtney's
bed room the burglars broke into the
room of Miss Alley, domestic at the
residence. A gold watch was taken
from her. A pocket knife and pack
age Of tobacco were also stolen.
The Courtney residence is located
in Old Portage. Entrance was gained
by raising a window and unlocking
two doors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

WANTED-Com man to secrue
dates for Church, Society and Lodge
(benefi0 entertainments, liberal per-
centage. Good chance for hustler.
Call after 6 p M, Clarendon Hotel.
G. S. Clayton. 117-119f
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
MONEY TO LOAN.


M & ~ EY TO LoAN M
On household goods, pianos, organs,
horses, wagons, etc, in sums of So,
$40, S15, $25, and upwards at the
very lowest rates. Property left in
your possession. You can pay the
money back in small monthly pay
ments and each payment so made
reduces both principal and interest.
!, Call and investigate. Office hours
Nfrom 8 to IL q. m, 1:30 to p. m. and
from to 8 in the evening.
L. C. MILLER, room II, ARCADE BLOCK
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR RENT-Two S-room houses, mod
ern convenieces, situated corner Of
Perkins and Union SITS. Enquire of
G. w. Gridley, '4S Central Building
Peoples phone 516 lift
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

MALE HELP WANTED-Govern
ment positions-Don't prepare for
the postotiice or any other civil SER
vice examination without seeing our
catalogue of information. Sent free.
Columbian Correspondence College.
Washington, ID. G. 119--129"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

A Circus Horse In Hattie.
Colonel Charles Marshall. who was
aid-de-camp to General Robert f.
Lee and who went through the battles
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

The Neatest Town In tho World.
Broek. In Holland. Is far famed as
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

wANTED--Three rooms on ground
floor, for light housekeeping; no chill
dren. Address A. B. O., Democrat
office. 54-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR SALE--Four very desirable lots
on Kuder ave-, also three on Merri-
man st. These lots are about 300 feet
from the beautiful Allen residence on
w. Market st. They are worth 5000
to $1,000 each, but to any one buying
within 30 days their choice will be
given at a low figure. One Of the
lots would make a first class invest
ment.
P. P. BOOK & Co,
229 S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
STEAMSHIP TICKETS TO EU.
ROPE AND PARIS EXPO

Tickets via all leading lines at low
est rates. Information chee.fully Civ.
en- upon application to O. d. Honodle,
ticket agent, Onion depot Cooks per.
sonally conducted tours. Apr 28-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR sALE--Last chance Miller Ad.
10 lots left on N. Howard st., Just
out OF the city at your own price,
and terms; will earn you 100 per
cent in one year. 4 on Locust,
fronting park. 3 home bargains
West Hill. Many in central and sub
urban locations. Houses for rent.
Money TO loan. Both phones 800.
VIM. II. Sanford, room 1, Arcade.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
FOR SALE.

READ! GREAT BARGAIN! READ!
Are you locking for the best real CO.
tate bargain ever offered? Call at No.
357 S. Main stand get full particulars.
A good seven room house ana barn, ~
acres Of land with ell kinds of fruit
trees. Property is located at No. 148
Dayton ST., North Hill. If sold i'm.
mediatoly, $1,000 will buy this prop
erty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR SALE--Shoe shop, with well es,
tablished trade, and sewing ma.
chine, at 62S Il. Mill st. 122-127*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
Q@ur Gas Cease TO isg G@@n d2dp@esedd i'm The B@mocgu

yiHITEwAsH1NG and patching. Or
ders sent to 118 8. High at. or tel.
Ala. A. T. Picket. t6-22*tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-5OO men and boys to sell
the Liberty Bell lithograph of Will
liam Jennings Bryan. A great seller.
Come quick. A. w. Knisely & Co.,
202 E. Cedar st, Akron, o. 121-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
BANKS.
FOR RENT.

Aetna st. Enquire at 10 Aetna ST.
119-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR sALB-43 acres Of land, second
bottom, two miles south Of Hudson;
new house, price $1,000; 5000 down,
balance Il ten years. Leroy Mupson,
Akron. 2S5-201t
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

eafF7 SIS Cured
or no pay. C. H. ROWAN, Milwaukee, Wis
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

FOR RENT-Fine five-room fiat,
above store at 3l2 Perkins st.
120-l22
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11

Help wanted or house for rent? Try
the Democrats want columns.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-11
WANTED.

WANTED-Tour roomers on s. Main
st., good location. Address Democrat
/ office. . II
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
What the Barber Said,

ITO shave a man at home" said a
barber. 81 charge a quarter, but to
shave dead man half a dollar is the
price. About tenth of my private
customers are women.
81 shave at their houses six or seven
women every day l don't know why
t is some women have boards. 1t Is
very distressing to them, and they
shave close and often. 1t is their only
'emedy. The electric needle is no good
for them, you see. because their boards
are so thick that it would take life
time for the operator to go over their
faces and pluck each hair out sepa-
'ately, as must be done In the electric
Il depilitatiug system.
Boards only grow on old women.
They are one of the feminine disfigure-
nents Of age. 1t is the same trouble, 1
suppose. as that which affects old men.
Old men, you know, have thick
srowths of hair in their nostrils and
ears that must be cut out weekly, and
their eyebrows If not regularly trim
ned would grow to two or three inch
as."-Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
Money In soi1ed Linen.

1T is astonishing how careless peo-
pie are about sending clothes to laun-
dry without first searching them for
money and jewelry," said the manager
of laundry the other day "Yester-
day a woman sent bundle of dresses
here, and in the pocket of one was
$3.50 in bills. We never search cloth
ing for valuables. The dresses were
put in the washing machine. soap and
water put in, and after the machine
had been running half an hour it was
opened, and the man in charge was as.
tonished to see paper money floating
around on the water. The bills had In
some manner worked out of the pocket
of the dress, and, strange to say, not
one of them was torn. We ran the
money through the drying machine
and then ironed each bill carefully.
After we got through you could moi
have told that the money had been in q
laundry washing machine for half an
hour. We sent for the woman, and
when she came to the laundry she had
not yet missed her money.
Not long ago a man sent some shirts
to our laundry from the bosom of one
of which he forgot to remove dia-
mond stud worth $3.50. Our people did
not see the diamond, and we did not
find it until he called US up and made
known his loss. Then put my men to
searching, and we found the diamond
in the catch basin in the New
York Mail and Express.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30

How Ii "1f'n~L-.tI" Tv-o 7saehiue..
With a seeming ianccence that would
lave Goile justice TO All Sin. the Hea-
,hen Chiiee, Ii Hung Chang appeared
% display the greatest interest in the
sewing machines at an exhibition in
Edinburgh he visited when in Great
Britain several years ago.
His excellency's first question was
now long it would take for the sewing
machine at which he had sat down to
10 a certain distance-seemingly con-
fusing the mechanical stitcher with a
lady's safety at the next stand.
Without waiting for any reply to his
luery or further ceremony Ii started
sewing little seam. Nor did he do 1t
badly, a fact which made him seem de-
lighted as a child. For some time the
Viceroy continued his hemming and,
though got away at length by his at
:endants. Immediately sat down at the
lext machine and insisted on working
It.
what is the price" asked Ii at
length.
Your excellency shall have it as a
gift" was the reply of the exhibitors.
'Then | don't want it in that case"
observed the simple and bland Ii, 'be-
cause l require two, one for myself
and the other for the empress"
And he had them.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
Made Fat by Water.

There is six foot laundryman IN
Norristown who weighs 300 pounds
1t is his own fault too.
when was 49," he will explain sad.
ly, II was like lead pencil A thin.
ner fellow you never saw. l heard
then that if 1 wished to get fat J
need only to drink, morning and even.
ing. as much water as l could hold. ]
wanted very badly to get fat. so 1 be.
gan this water treatment. A pint or sc
was at first my limit, and even that
would sicken me, but as time passed
my capacity became greater. Soon ]
could drink two or three quarts. and IN
time l could as easily drink a gallon
Well, the result was excellent. l took
on flesh at great rate. | got, too, sc
that enjoyed my long night and
morning drinks. l would look forward
to my gallon draft all through the day
When, after seven years, had reach.
ed the nice weight of ITO pounds,
decided to stop the treatment. But
alas. I couldn't. The long habit ha6
grown too strong. 1t had made me 8
slave. And ever since l have beer
drinking. night and morning, a galloE
of water-I do enjoy it so-and every
year taken on from Is to 20 pounds
Finally. guess, I'll "-Philadel
phia Record
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
1t Prompted the Cu,tomer

"a funny thing occurred here the
other day." said a barber as he was
putting the finishing touches on a hail
cut. "a fellow came in to be shaved
who was somewhat under the infiu.
ence of intoxicants. He took his place
in the chair, and all proceeded well till
l had shaved one side Of his face, when
he stopped ME.
Hold on he cried. 4 want this
thing 'splained.'
al asked him what was the matter
and he replied: There's a fly on my
cheek. and you have shaved the lather
and whiskers of, but the fly didn't
move. Now, what's the mazzer with
himT
'T told him there was no fly on him,
but he pointed to the mirror and said
You think 1 can't see him. amt SO
drunk that 1 can't see fly
"I turned to the glass, and there
stood the fly on the mirror and in such
a position that from my customers
range of vision it seemed to be on his
cheek. He afterward said that he had
felt that fly tickling him all the time
and wondered how l could shave un.
der 1t and not cut its legs off."-London
Tit-Bits.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
Might Grow In Kentucky,

Samuel r. Ireland, lawyer and ra-
eonteur-by choice the latter-of Wash
ington, ie responsible for this story
about a genial and ingenious old pre-
siding elder in the Methodist Episcopal
Church South who was a townsman
Of his back in Kentucky, relates the
New York Telegraph. When he ap-
peared in Mr.. Ireland's offices at Wash
ington one day, the lawyer was cordial
to the old preacher, took him to all the
interesting places of the capital and in
the evening had him to dine at the
home of lady in the official circle
who would rather decorate her table
with quaint, homely characters than
with notables. Spaghetti was one Of
the dishes served. and the old man took
to 1t with amazing celebrity. Put very
much at his ease by the gracious ways
of his hostess, he asked for and pol
lshed off another plateful Of the Italian
paste.
Signing contentedly as he finished.
he remarked:
81 wish, ma'am. you'd tell me what's
the name of that dish I've just been
eating"
That's spaghetti, elder" said the
hostess, IAN Italian dish"
''SoT said the elder. well. it's real
good, and wish before go you'd
give me some of the seed. Chances are
that we can grow the stuff in Ken
tucky."
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
How Foxe. Get Rid of FIe,,

By an old hunter and naturalist of 10
cal repute a story has been told here
confirming as absolutely true and trust
worthy the published account, which
has had few believers until now, Of
how foxes rid themselves Of fieas. The
fox, according to the book narrative
simply backs slowly into stream o.
water with a portion of the pelt of s
rabbit in his mouth after the fox hal
made meal off the rabbit. The water
drives the fieas first up the fox's legl
and then toward his head and finally
out on the piece of rabbit fur, and the1
the fox drops the fur, and his pests are
done for.
The local hunter and naturalist re
ferred to, strange to say. had never
heard or read this story when he tolG
of the actions of the fox which he OBJ
served in the waters of the Patapsct
river. The little animal, he stated
backed into the river slowly with 81
much deliberation that he wondered
what it meant. 1t carried something
he did not know what-in its moutl
and dropped the something when ou
In deep water. Then the fox hurried
away. The object left fioated near tt
the observer, and he hauled it ashore
with a stick. Fleas literally swarmeG
through the object, which was found tt
be bit of raw rabbit fur The OBJ
server had a puzzling mystery explain
ed to him. He says his admiration fol
the shrewdness of the fox grows more
and more as he grows older and learns
his ways.-Baltimore Sun.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
A Long Bath.

A man who is Il lawyer and a jour
nalist in one of the smaller inland cit
les of Ohio tells of an uncle he has in
the region of Massillon. This relative
is one of the pious members of small
community and, being possessed of
considerable executive ability. has
been for more than 20 years the super
intendent of a thriving Sunday school.
His besetting sin, If it might be called
such. is his propensity to exaggerate
stories In order to make them interest
ing to his auditors.
Some time ago he was telling his
nephew of how he
cured himself Of the ague. 1t was sew
eral years ago, and. having tried every
remedy in vain. he at last consulted an
old Indian doctor. who advised him. he
says. to go down to the creek each
morning Immediately on rising and sit
in the cold water up to his chin He
was to sit there one minute the first
morning and then double the time each
day for 20 days. The uncle says he
followed the prescription and was
cured
The nephew, who happens to be of q
calculating turn of mind, figured out
how long his uncle would stay in bis
cold bath on the twentieth day. He
found that the last treatment would
last a few days over six MONTHS
Cleveland Leader.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
one of webster,s Drinks,

Daniel Webster" said a Boston
man, las all the world knows, had 9
penchant for looking on wine when II
glowed rosy red. At one time he was
driving to Cambridge from Boston. He
was billed to make speech at the
home of Harvard, and his companion
in the old fashioned gig was member
of the reception committee and a resi-
dent of the town.
ION the way to Cambridge Mr.. Web
ster turned to his fellow traveller witt
an inquiry whether there was not some
place in the neighborhood where they
could obtain drink If you will drive
short distance out of your way to my
house. was the courteous response, g
think 1 can promise you as good e
drink of Jamaica rum as you evel
tasted
ITO the house the twain accordingly
journeyed, and once there the host
true to his promise, set before tn,
statesman a decanter of extremely fin,
rum. The great Massachusetts senator
poured out a brimming beaker ani
quaffed it of without wincing. Hi
host tentatively pushed toward him tn,
water jug, but Senator Webster aftel
eying it moment said: Thank you
no. l wanted a drink, but l am no
thirsty He then went on to Cam
bridge and delivered one of his master
IL efforts"
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
Reading Matter For the Duke.

There was an amusing incident In
connection with the late Duke of Edin-
burgh's Australian tour He accepted
an invitation to visit a wealthy squat
ter. on whose estate excellent shooting
was to be had. The squatter was q
self made man, entirely unincumbered
with book learning and absolutely In.
nocent of reading tastes. In making
preparations for the dukes visit it was
suddenly discovered that the furnish
ing of the library had been completely
overlooked. There was no time to be
lost, and SO the squatter sat down and
dispatched the following telegram to
the leading Melbourne bookseller
"Send one ton of books. Immediate
delivery"
The bookseller was staggered at the
receipt Of such a wholesale and uncon.
ventional order, but as the signature OF
the sender would be honored by any
Melbourne bank on check for six fig
ures he kept his staff working on the
Job until the small hours of the morn
ing, and the ton of miscellaneous liter.
ature was happily shelved before the
arrival of the duke.-London Chronicle
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
Novel Chinese Clock.

1t must be conceded that in some
qualities Of primitive but practical re-
sourcefulness the Chinese are ahead Of
most civilized nations. All travellers
agree that If in a district where clocks
and watches are unknown you ask q
Chinaman the time of day he will. ii
well disposed. at once proceed to am.
buscade and capture the household cat
and after pushing up the lids and look.
ing for moment into it's eyes he will
tell the time with astonishing accuracy,
The explanation is a simple physio.
logical one. The pupils of the cats
eyes constantly contract until midday,
when they become like a fine line, as
thin as hair, drawn perpendicularly
across the eyes. After II they begin
again to dilate. 1t is to be hoped that
If the practice is ever introduced into
this country watches and clocks will
continue to be made, as there will
probably be many who will not care to
run after cat whenever they want to
know the hour or who may fear some
danger to their own eyes from too close
an examination Of hers.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
IMO pc;nfnra

During holiday ramble Sir Fred
erick Leighton came across little
ROADSIDE inn, the s:.:ynl,cIrd of which
was being somewhat coareely painted
by local artist. For some little time
Sir Frederick watched the progress OF
the painting, till the rural artist. glanc
ing down, remarked. TT be a foine
day, masther?"
Leighton assented, adding that a fig
ure on the signboard was out of pro
portion,
"Wheer be it out?' asked the ag
grieved artist. I'm thinkin yer've
summer wrong in yer soight.''
"If you get off that ladder. I'll pu,
it right for you." replied the R. A
good humoredly.
"Eh, boot can ye paint?" queried the
other doubtfully. Eye ken dinna
want my work spilled"
Its all right; I've done a little paint
ing in my time" answered Leighton
as the other clambered down the lad
der. Then, taking the palette, he climb
ed up and commenced to paint and die
not desist until he had cor ed the
signboard.
"Er, boot tha's nae so bad," was the
rural artists comment. cart is nae Sc
paying now; still if We like to do mali
work for me, I'll gle ye mair sillel
than ] do as rule"
Thanks" replied Sir Frederick dry
ly. MY name Is Leighton"
"Verra pleased to ken ye. Mr.. Leigh
ton.' replied the man. ignoraN Of
what the name meant. my name 1:
Tam."-St. James Gazette.
Amador ledger., 1900-11-30
She Was "Founded."

Meta was little girl who lived In a
'oundling asylum, a place where home
ess children without relatives are
cared for.
A visitor who often came to the
'oundling had taken a great fancy to
Setta. 1t was the birthday of Muriel.
he lady's little girl, and permission
was asked for Netta to take tea with
Muriel.
AS it was Muriels birthday Netta
wished to be very nice to her At the
same time Meta felt she had an ad-
vantage over Muriel for it was not
every one who lived in founding hos
2ital.
"You were born. MurielT' she asked.
Muriel nodded and smiled.
Up went Netta's head little higher.
1T is so common to be born," she said.
4 was foundedw- Exchange.