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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Laundry Changed Hands.

AL. Hoye, for the past nine years en-
gagged In the dry goods business in
Chicago and Ed. weise, for is years
an employe of the B. +. Goodrich COM
pany. have purchased the Big Spring
Laundry at Cuyahoga Falls. They
have engaged an experienced man to
run the plant. Delivery wagons will
be kept In Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.
The water which is used in the laundry
tNf eTtF- -
is taken from an Immense spring. The
water is soft, similar to that used In
the famous laundries of Troy, N. Y.
1t is especially adapted for laundry
work making it unnecessary to use
any alkalies or drugs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
How Mayne aeia won Hi. Br,d..

1t was through his novel. 1.-THE Scalp
Hunters" that Captain Mayne Reid
won bride. He was 80 years old
when he met damsel of 13, with
whom he at once fell in love. The
child took no notice of him, but he
gave her the story to read, as effective
a manner Of courting in this nineteenth
century as ever was Othello's in an
earlier one. Two years later the young
lady was at public meeting where
Captain Reid spoke on behalf Of the
Polish refugees. IAN electric thrill
seemed to pass through me as he en-
tered the room." she said afterward,
and when the meeting was over she
went up to him. 81 leave for London
on the next train" he said hurriedly.
"Please send me Your address,"
II do not know where" she replied
with some embarrassment. He In
stantly handed out his card and was
gone. A formal little note followed:
"nenr Captain Reid--As you asked rcc
to send you my address. do so.' By
return OF post came the answer: "Only
cay that you love me and will be
with you at ouce." and then the reply,
~ think do love YOU"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
sly Joking In the PuIpit,

"Before ! went to college," said
minister Of this city, II did supply
work on a certain charge one summer.
In the Methodist church we had serv-
Ice morning and evening. There was
a Presbyterian church in the village,
and the pastor from another village
supplied it, preaching there once
Sunday In the afternoon. went to
hear him one afternoon. He was a col
lege bred man and was supposed to be
away up. When he spled Inc in the
congregation, he came down and asked
me to assist in the opening exercises.
When we were seated, he asked me to
read the first lesson and at the same
time announced that it was a certain
chapter In the book Of Numbers. Just
before was to read | reached up to
the desk and took down the Bible and
opened at the place. glanced down
over the chapter and saw that 1t was
a mass OF unprouounceable names. l
knew that he was working joke on
me. He knew that could not get
away with those anmes. ! said noth-
ing, but when the time CAME stood up
and announced the chapter following
and read 1t.
''When ] sat down. he gave me a
look. and he got one back. whispered
hoarsely, 4 guess not Those were the
only words spoken on this subject"
Utica Observer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

Passengers on an east bound Archer
avenue car were thrown into panic
one night by the prospect of holdup.
At the sight Of wild eyed man jerk
ing the bell rope and fourishing a huge
revolver timid women sought shelter
behind brave men. W
Quiet was restored when the real
cause Of the disturbance was learned.
Car 1911 had been about to cross the
switch tracks at Ashland avenue when
the conductor asked the man for his
fare. He took So bill and was about
to make change when he saw the
warning lights aheatksN {.
"Wait moment" he said and dart-
ed ahead with his lantern.
"Stop the carl" roared the 'excitnble
passenger. who saw the conductor and
his So disappearing down the track.
"Hc's got my maney@. ~
: The would be ''hdidnp" man had
reached the front door when the car
flashed past the conductor, who was
waiting for the rear platform. The
passenger trledrto jump from the car,
but found 1t impossible because of the
Archer avenue bridge structure. Then
he made a mad dash for the rear door,
where the conductor met him With o
polite Don't forget your change, SIR"
Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Won OH n Biu6.

ut does 'lne good to meet Up with
one Of that class Of people who think
they know 1t ELL" said the old nan
with the ancient bat. II wns coming
over from Baltimore on n train the
other day. and i.an who was writing
in book asked Inc how to spell
proper l told him, but o know it all
who sat near disputed me. bet him
$40 even up that was right and PROV
ed was BY four disinteTested men.
I gave the $40 to charity"
"How did the man contend the word
should be spelledT' was asked.
"Why. he said there was only one
'p' In it."
"And you stuck for two, eh 2"
81 did. l insisted that it was spelled
'propper.' and he finally owned up like
a little man and handed me over the
money"
"And would you like to make the
same wager again and leave it to the
dictionaries"
mot much! consulted 'em all next
day and discovered that had bluffed
that poor chap out of his wealth.
Washington Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

In Sketches Of Life in the Golden
State" Colonel Albert S. Evans mar
rates the rash exploit Of an over
sangulIe bear hunter:
A venturesome Yankee came to San
ta Barbara some years ago and soon
became IN adept at throwing the lasso.
Hearing the Mexican cowboys talk Of
lassoing the grizzly bear, he decided
to show them what he could do in that
line if he ever got chance.
One day he came upon u grizzly in
u favorable locality. He threw the
lasso with skillful aim and reined back
his trembling horse to give the bear
an astonisher, when the reata-which
is always attached to the pommel Of
the saddle-came up taut
Judge Of the mans astonishment
when that bear quietly assumed sit
ting posture, took hold Of the lasso
and began to draw it In hand over
hand!
The hapless descendant Of the pill
grim fathers stuck to the horse and
saddle until he saw the slack all drawn
In and the bear and the horse coming
rapidly together. Then. iu panic,
he descended and ran for n tree. aban-
doning the horse to Its fate.
Two skillful men, operating from op-
posite sides, can master bear and
choke him between them. but with
only one man, one horse and one bear.
1t Is another story. ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
The Nnture Of Ether.

If any reader is disposed to object to
the assumption of a medium behaving
In such very different ways with re-
gard to motions of different speeds. II
may assist In convincing him that the
objection is not valid one TO direct
his attention to the similar behavior
of such familiar substance as pitch
In moderately cold weather this ma.
terial has all the appearance Of q solid
aud will resist blow or momentary
heavy pressure. II. however. denser
body than the pitch, such as a bullet.
for example. be laid upon Its surface.
II will gradually sink until II rests up
on whatever Is supporting the pitch.
II. on the other hand, the pitch Is plac'
ed upon n less dense body. such as
cork. the latter Will toat up through II
IN the course of time. The pitch, there
fore, exposes great resistance to rapid
motion, but the smallest pressure
causes It to give wayslf sufficient time
is allowed. d.-Kpowiedge.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

bill Of fare and give an order Qf he ID
adroit enough to catch ono Of the maids
on the fly) before removing either coat
or hat. At least Is seconds may I've
economical In this way. Once seated,
the luncher falls to on anything at
hand - bread. cold s!aw, crackers or
catchup. When the dish ordered mr.
rives. he gets his fork into It MS 1t ap.
pears over his shoulder and cleans the
plate before the sauce makes its mp
pearance, SO that is eaten by itself or
with bread.
Cups of coffee or tea go down In two
swallows. Little piles Of cake arc cut
in quarters and disappear in four
mouthfuls, much after the fashion of
children down the ogre's throat In the
mechanical toy. masticatlon being ei-
thcr lost art or considered foolish
wDste Of energy.
: really accomplished luncbcr can
ass!inllate his last quarter" Of cakes.
wigsle into bis coat and pny his check
ut the desk ut the same moment. The
next he is down the block In pursuit OF
reccding trolley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

was at one time engaged on mural
decoration. He had rigged up a scaf-
folding In his studio, on which his
model was requested to stand. For
two long hours the poor ''poseur" stood
up aloft in a most fatiguing posture.
Menzel in the meantime worked at
his sketch, Needless Of the fact that
his model was growing tired.
At length the model found it necessa-
ry to speak. Herr professor" said
he. chow about recess?"
Mcneil apologized profusely for his
forgetfulness. Certainly, certainly,
my dear sir" said he. "Come down
and rest yourself bit"
The model had clambered from the
scaffolding to the ladder. which led
down from 1t to the studio floes.
"Stopv' cried the artist suddenly.
'"That pose is nnel Don't move a
muscleT'
And once more the model was forced
into strained rigidity. while the en-
thusiastic craftsman set about sketch
ing him.
At the end OF half an hour Menzcl
looked up from his work. "Therc."
said he. 'that will do nicely! Get back
on the scnfrold. We have had our rest.
Let us get hack to work again"
What the model said is LETT to the
readers imagination.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
r.~cn.ns "a morse TRICKS.

You can, with patience, teach your
horse politeness-to bow to an audi
ence, to say NO with more or less
decision, to kiss you or even laugh.
The animal may be taught to bow by
tapping him on the back with a whip.
He bends his head 10 trying to, avoid
the annoyance. The trainer ceases ine
tapping, caresses him, then resumes
1t till lie repeats the bow. He is again
caressed and presented with a carrot
Or something of which he is particular
ly fond. At last it comes about that
he blows" upon any movement Of the
whip toward his back.
To teach a horse to say "No" a pin
is fastened to the butt of the whip. A
slight scratch is given to the horses
withers, about where the collar would
be. At this he shakes his head and
soon learns to shake it whenever he
sees the butt of the whip coming near
his withers.
The trainer teaches the animal ito
kiss" by feeding him with apples from
his mouth. gradually lessening the size
of the apples till the horse does the
trick without any, or he puts salt. Of
which horses are very fond, on his
cheek. and the animal naturally llcks
1t off.
He is taught to laugh by gently fore.
ing the butt of the whip in at the side
of his mouth. then prying his mouth
open with 1t. Caresses and carrots fol-
low, till at last the slightest motion Of
the butt toward his mouth makes him
open it. He does not really laugh; 10
grIps.--Good Words.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Wind is Cheap,

A new penny -in-the.slot device has
been brought to the city. 1t is a novel
ty in Akron, although 1t is in use In all
the larger places. III case the tire on
your bicycle needs Initiating all you
do is TO drop a cent in the slot, place
the tubc over another oil the machine
and there you are. All the wind you
can use for one cent
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes, Hour feet feel swollen. nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures swol-
len, sweating feet, ingrowing nails.
blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunlons of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try 1t today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Adj
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. X.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Mr.. B,cher,ey,. Method.

81 have here complete and concise
history Of our war In the s
Exactly. exactly" hurriedly Inter-
rupted Mr., Blckerley. Just what
have been looking for. What beau
tlful edition. BY the way. don't for
get TO so around and see ny wife. she
wishes one, you know. Never mind
the price, Here's $40. and you can
keep the change
The book agent had fallen helpless
against the desk The surprise was
too much.
Here. boyr' called Mr.. B.ckerley.
"IIelp me carry this fellow out. That's
tho way to fix m."-lndianepolis sun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
rurnca the Jose 10 Aceount.

Some friends once invited the lats
Tiny Waterman to their shooting club
at Kings Lake. near st. Louis. and the
first afternoon they stationed Tiny In
n ducking tank. or sink box. where they
well inew ducks lad never been seen.
He took the joke coed naturedly, and
that night at dinner he pulled a shell
out OF his pocket and tossed 1t on the
table With the remark that he Thought
ho had put all of his shells away"
Most naturally one Of the diners cut
the shell open with his pocketknife,
disclosing the contents. Tiny seemed
artounded at the number OF bullets"
as he called them, and asked how
many were in sEell. or course nc
ono could enlighten him, SO he said,
"lf you fellows who are hunters really
don't know. II seems to me that 1t is a
good betting proposition"
"Good scheme" exclaimed one Of his
hosts, Lets make II dollar each as
to who guesses nearest to the actual
number In the she'll"
"As there IL only one bet In this
proposition" Tiny suggested, ''let's
make II SIS corner" which was agreed
to,
Each one wrote on the tablecloth his
guess as to the number contained IL
the she'll, and when the pellets were
counted 1t was found that Tiny hat
guessed the exact number. He ac
cordingly gathered In the $50. ant
when he had It safely bestowed h,
casually inquired, .&What do you fel
lows think was doing in that blamed
tank all afternoonT'-S Francisc,
Argopaut.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
An Endemic Of whoopluu Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic OF
whooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe coughing
spells. We had used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy very successfully for
Group and naturally turned to II at that
time and found II relieved the cough
and effected n complete cpre.-Johp u.
Clifford, Proprietor Norwood House,
Norwood, n, Y. This remedy is for
sale by all druggists. Il. Steinhacheg
& Co., wholesale agents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Tho hes. aud Most Honey.

The finest honey In this country 10
gathered from hives where white clot
yer and basswood are accessible. In
quantity. however. 1t falls behind chat
made from the goldenrod and buck
wheat blossom. From New York,
Pennsylvania and Vermont comos the
most of the comb honey 'nd from Ari-
zona and California the largest amount
Of extracted or liquid honey.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

Was There Ever-Any Other Kinds
I'm going to be proud Of that small
boy OF mine one Of these days." he ex-
claimed earnestly.
els he talentedT'
mo. He's going to be business
man. told him last week that II he'd
be q good boy I'd take him to the cir
Gus. Instead Of taking me right up he
thought the proposition over for a min
ute and then asked me IL thought II
was a good circus Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

The census taker rang the bell at the
house of General Underthum. The
generals wife responded.
"Who is the head of this house, mad
amp" asked the census man.
III am" said she promptly.
"And-er--have you any profession
or occupation?"
well. you can put me down as b
general manager."-Philndclphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
No pelipouency rhere.

Are you not bothered here some
times" inquired the truant officer,
"with delinquent children?"
NO" fiercely replied the janitor of
the apartment, house. I'VE are both
cred with redundant children"--Chica
10 Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

"Your husband has heap to say
about how the county shallsbe rum"
said the neighbor. e"I reckon he takes
hisself fur purity smart man"
II reckon he does" said Mrs. Corn
tosseL But don't low he's ever goin
to set the world on fire."
"No. not If he has to git out hisself
an chop the wood fur kindlin to start
the Observation-Disclosures Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
No wisdo ON From Experience.

The topper smiled sadly. Yes: evil
IDENTIFY Care killed the cat and of course
hos more lives than the cat. have
drowned any number Of cats, but find
! cannot drown Care. However, there's
nothing like perseverance."-Syracuse
Herald.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Questions worth Con.iderinx.

"Percy, give me $75. | want to go to
that money saving bric-a-brac SALE"
"Dear me. Molly, what makes you
always want to help the merchants
save money? why don't you stay at
home occasionally and help me save
ttT--Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Valuable.

''Did leave pocketbook in hereY
II think not. madam. Did 1t contain
anything Of valueT
'value! II had in It my great-grand-
fathers recipe for making excellent
whitewash at a cost Of only 8 cents Z
gallonW--Indianapol Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
Water Works Company
Criticised Again.
Accused Of Presenting Unwar-
ranted Bills.
City Hospital Wants Help--What
Council Did Monday Night,

Council Did Monday Night,
Mr.. Paul, at City Council meeting
Monday evening, presented motion
asking that q committee be appointed
to redistrict this city. A motion was
also presented by Mr.. 'Markle, asking
that the committee be composed of
Ave members of Council. Both mo-
tions were seconded. President Fie-
beger said: at seems like asking a
great deal, but would Like TO be
chairman of the committee by reason
of my having been connected with the
initial movements toward annexation,
and also by reason of my having met,
with other members of Il COMMITTEES,
with the County Commissioners to dis.
cuss the situation"
Upon motion of Mr.. MarlSle, Presi-
dent Fiebeger was made chairman of
the committee, and he appointed other
members, as follows; SIessrs. Paul,
Marklc, ssorrick and Mason.
President Fiebeger reported that
several preliminary matters would
have to be disposed Of before the reg
ular work of redistricting began. He
said that the boundary lines of Akron
township did not correspond with
those Of this city. Referred to the
General Improvement committee.
Reference was also made to tho
promises Of this city to the citizens In
the annexed territory, relative to the
announcement that water mains would
be extended north on Howard st. to
the new corporation line, and south on
Main st. to corporation line; also lights
on the street. Referred TO Commits
sioners.
The question Of consolidating the
sewer districts OF the city into dis
trict was presented for discussion, but
President Fiebeger announced that
such action could not be taken legal
ly.
WATER WORKS COMPANY CRITl-
CIZED.
The City Solicitor to whom was re-
ferred the question:, rotating to the
legality Of the Akron Water Works
company's charging property owners
for pipes from the street curb to
houses reported that, In accordance
with the contract between the com
pnny and this city, the corporation
had no right to charge for such pipes
1t having agreed In the contract te
furnish them at It's own expense.
Mr.. Koons said that he knew of at
Instance where tho company had pre-
sented to property owner bill ex
ceeding 81 for putting In a pipe from
the street curb to house. He sait
that the company was being criticised
freely for such actions.
The solicitor held that matters per
raining to meters and rents were pro
vided for in the contract.
WANTS CITY TO HELP.
\ petition was presented to Council
by the City hospital authorities, ask
ing that this city cooperate in raising
$4,000 TO pay OF the indebtedness
against tho hospital, as required D!
o. C. Barber In the conditions govern
ing his proposed donation Of an en-
dowment fund Of 100000 to tho hos
pitol, Referred to the Finance con-
mittee. City Commissioners and Cit
Solicitor.
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
Council concurred In the action Q
the Board relative 80 It's recommends
ton OF bids for the contract to ere'
engine houses and 3, and authorize
the Board TO enter into contracts wit
bidders for performance of the worl
a,, xx,a rdAd fnlloNus
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
"au,cl Lunches,

II is the habit of the modern time
saving young man, says Eliot Gregory
In The Atlantic, upon entering a quick
lunch establishment 10 dash for the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
A Dazzling ncnutsner,

"She looks almost handsome with the
light Behind her"
"Yes, the light Of her fathers shining
ducats."-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22


pay roll special police. ...... lSDo
pny roll street department. o85.iS
rav ro,, Eng Dent, ...... 425.4o
Pay roll city officials (Aprii,
last no,n ........... 3s31.oe
PAY roll city officers, (May
lst half) .......'...'''''
IMMORTAL dav donation. ... 10000
Chas. H. Isbell, Clerk, items. 2l.2o
Zimmerman & Slattery, street
sweeninp 112.5O
r. NJ. Young, part OF interest
an ,oor ... Ass
|F. f. Loomis pay roll minute
uor 27a.ss
mon
Finance committee bonds and
interest due in June, 1900.. 1SO9o.OO
John Crisp, pay roll st. Dept, 1627'sS
Pay roll Eng. Dept. ....-..,. lSl2'l
CHANGED RATE OF SPEED.
Ordinance to amend section 42S OF
CITY ordinances, governing rate OF
speed to be observed by trainmen In
running trains through this city, by
advancing the speed rate from SIX 10
10 miles. Passed. This action was
takon In acquiescence with ordinance
presented by Superintendent j. !.
Henry, of thee, A. g. G. Railroad com
pany.. Mr. Henry was present He
claimed that by observing a six nile
speed rate, it took the passenger trains
40 minutes to run through this city.
Schedules OH the road are being
changed, and it was found necessary
to change the rate of speed IN this
city. 4,
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
Resolution to construct house con-
nections with sewer on Beck ave.,
from Crosby at. 70 Market st. Adopt
ed.
Ordinance to sprinkle Broadway,
from. Mill to Center st, Passed.
Ordinance to prepare plans for main
truck sewer in district .. Passed
PETITIONS AND REPORTS.
Mr.. Piske--Property owners on
Washington, Thornton and Grant sts''
want water mains extended; Pearl 81.
is In bad condition.; railroad crossing
on Water st. should be improved. To
Commissioners.
Mr. Mason Hole In the street IN
front of residence 500 West Exchange
st.
Mr.. Marklc-The Northern Ohio
Traction company should repair East
Market ST., cast of Case ave, While
improving tracks company tore NJ
the street.
II. w. Mes was present, and urged
Council to do something toward i'm
proving North Broadway. To Com
mlssioncrs.
Citizens want water main extended
south on Gallo 81.
Property owners want grade estao
lIshed on North Walnut ST., between
Division and Hickory sts'
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. Koons remarked that in SONS
instances the sprinklins Of streets wa'
almost nuisance, especially where
1t is used on unswept streets. He ta
vors the sweeping OF streets by hand
President Fiebeger announced that
owing TO IL State law, providing 10
tho care of streets, It would be din
cult to change the system
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22
CONTRACTS AWARDED.

Council concurred In the action Of
the Board relative 80 It's recommenda'
ton Of bids for the contract to erect
engine houses 3 and g. and authorized
the Board TO enter into contracts with
bidders for performance of the work.
Contracts are awarded as follows;
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-22

S A Very Restful Rest.
Adolf Menzel. the German artist,