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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
Knocked Ont the Poetry.

James Russell Lowell was dreamily
strolling along toward his home in
Cambridge one unusually beautiful
night. Slowly, with serene, queenly
majesty, a full moon was ascending
her "azure throne" pouring her lavish
light over all things and softening into
seinblances Of beauty even the ugly
outlines of the conventional domestic
architecture round about. Duly illumi-
mated by the lovelness Of the specta-
Gle, the poet as he passed by the house
of the estimable brother man who sup
piled meat to him regularly for slight
consideration of profit noticed that val
liable citizen leaning on his fence and
gazing up in q. kind of rapt way.
1t pleased Lowell to think that the
butchers immortal soul was bathing
itself In the food of semispiritual
moonlight aud, pausing he remarked,
"What beautiful night 1t is, neigh
hor"
yes, Mr.. Lowell. l was just a-think-
in what a bully night for a slaughterin
this would be!'
"Of course, of course" gasped the
poet, beating hasty retreat.-Argo-
naut.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
Question Whether Plants Will Close
Down For Occasion.

Thursday night local Republicans
held their last meeting prior to the
opening of the campaign at Youngs-
town, Saturday. The meeting was not
largely attended and only the work OF
the several committees was ratified.
The transportation committee, of
which Mr.. G. w. Kline Is chairman,
reported that the special train would
leave Akron at 10 o'clock. Governor
Nash and Senator j. b. Foraker will
arrive earlier in the day and go to
Youngstown with the Akron delega-
tion.
The Diamond and Goodrich bands
Ian the Sixth ward drum corps, in oil
S5 musicians, have agreed to 20 and
a red, white and blue badge, with the
words "Akron" and Mckinley and
Roosevelt" will adorn each delegate
A large picture of President McKin
ley will be carried at the head of the
Akron delegation which has been as
sgncd 70 the second division of The
parade A half dozen triangular pend
ants bearing the word Akron" will bt
scattered through the ranks and three
large specimens Of "Old Glory" viii
float over the Summit City crowd.
Major III. A. Kasson, who has been
at Youngstown, reported that all ar
rangements We're complete. Among
AT The Todd House where the ladies
may stop to rest.
The size of the delegation Is yet a
mystery. 1t is not known whether the
shops will close or not and upon that
depends the life of the crowd. The
Buckeye works will close and Others
have expressed themselves as being
willing to do so, but not until the last
moment will their decision be known
Hon. j. Park Alexander and Hon
George w. Grouse made brief address
es Each predicted large delegation
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
steel Fork. In the wh,tc Hou,e.

Writing of zone Hundred Years In
the White House" and recalling some
of the notable entertainments given by
our chief executives, Rene Bache in
The Ladies' Home Journal says that
president Madison revived much of
the formal ceremony which Thomas
Jefferson had discarded, and under his
administration great attention was
given to the state banquets, no expense
being spared in making them as fine as
possible. President Jackson disliked
ceremony even more than did Prcsl-
dent Jefferson, and, preferring steel
fork himself, he always provided each
guest with one silver fork and one Of
steel. After dinner he smoked a long
stemmed corncob pipe. He wished to
throw the doors of the White House
wide open to the public, but this idea
/ he was forced to relinquish after the
experience of one occasion on which he
extended an Ill judged hospitality to all
corners. The carpet in the east room
was ruined by punch which the mob
spilled In it's eagerness to get at the
buckets containing the beverage, the
gowns of many ladies were spoiled,
and the furniture was broken. At his
farewell reception President Jackson
introduced curious novelty in the
shape of gigantic cheese which was
cut into pieces and distributed among
the guests"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
How to Handle n Gun.

In picking up your gun from lying
nat, standing against anything, from
companion or boat do. not take hold
Of the muzzle and drag II toward YOU
Take hold OF 1t by the forestock and
barrel If you are only using one hand;
II two, in the regular way you grasp it
when you go to shoot. In carrying
your gun do not keep the muzzle d.
rectly behind you. Throw the butt to
the right or left, whichever shoulder
you are carrying 1t on. This will bring
the muzzle toward the opposite shoul-
der. thus rendering 1t easy to carry, as
1t will be resting on your neck and
shoulder instead of on the small part
of your shoulder and with the muzzle
up4ard will also tighten 1t little.
I,think there are more men shot with
their own guns by taking them from a
boat than in any other way. When
you run your boat or canoe to the bank,
your gun Is likely to be in the bow,
which think is the best place for it.
Take hold of it by the forestock and
step out. Put it in safe place where
you are sure it will not fall down. Then
draw up your boat or do anything else
you have to do, but do not let your gun
stay In the boat until you have shoul-
dered your pack and then catch hold Of
the muzzle, drag it up over the gun
vale, hook the hammers. and have 1t
explode. 1t is likely to blow out your
brains.-FOrest and Stream.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
Ar Good as Teeth.


Less than an hours ride from New
York ista community in which a GER
tain meat and vegetable grinding ma
chine has attained such popularity that
1t threatens to affect the dentists work
and income. Not content with using 1t
for the preparation Of hash and similar
made DYER dishes, 1t is screwed to the
table In many houses and made to do
the work of knife and fork in cutting
up food.
"Eather and was talkin about get
tin some false teeth" said one elderly
woman, "but since we bought this ma
chine, declare, we don't need 'em, and
we can save the money. I guess 1t
would cost as much as So apiece for us
to get new teeth, and bought this ma
chine for $1.15. If I'd only know'd 1t.
they had bargain sale one day when
could got 1t for SIS cents. New
York Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
What Do The Children Drink.

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-O? 1t Is delicious and nour.
ishing and takes the place of coffee.
The more Grain.O you give the chill
dren the more health you distribute
through their systems, Glnin.O Is
made of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about a
ms much. All grocers sell it, 15c and
25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
Ready For Use.

"Beg pardon" said the long haired
visitor, "but Is there a literary club
around here anywhere"
''Yes, there Is" said the editor signif-
icantly, reaching under his desk. Are
you literary T-Cathollc Stand.
ard and News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

When the Spartans seized upon
Thebes, they placed Archias over the
garrison. Pelopidas, with IL others,
banded together to put Archias to the
sword, A letter containing full details
of the plot was given to the Spartan
polemarch at the banquet table, but
Archlas thrust the letter under his
cushion, saying. Business tomorrow"
But long ere that sun arose he was
numbered with the dead.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07
~soo REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any case
of Liver Compl aint, Dyspepsia, Sick II eal-
ache. Indigestion, Constipation or Cos dye
ness we cannot cure with Liverita, the Up
to-Date Iittle Liver Pill ll,when the direction /,
are strictly complied with. They are purely
Vegetable aud never fail to give satisfaction.
e5c boxes contain 100 pills, i0c boxes contain
substttutions and limitations. Sent by mail
Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL co.
Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts., Chicago, ~.
For sne by John Lamparter 4 Co, lS3 s
Howard St, and Inman Bros, East Akron
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Dealers in charcoal In Havana are
said never to have yellow fe ier. while
In lay circles it is advised always to
have II about during Its prevalence.
because of Its absorbing properties. 1t
Is presumed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Sheriff Sale Saturday, Sept, 3,
II TO y. m. Court House. Seven
room dwelling, stable and two cistcrns,
Just north of the brick school house,
North llill.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Ancestors of Presidents Tyler, Lin
coin, Hayes and Cleveland were among
Major John Mason's band of 35 pio-
neers who founded Norwich, Conn.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

FOR SALE-A cozy little 5 room
house, slate roof, porch across 'front.'
lot 40x365, terms very reasonable.
Within s minutes wnlk of the Dia-
mond Match works, Barberton, o.
Call on or address l.. H. Horner, No.
i05 Harvard ST., Akron. o, IS tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Terrible plaques, those itching pes
tering diseases of the skin, Put an end
TO misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At
any drug store.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

FOR RENT-Fine five-room fiat
above store at 3l2 Perkins st.
l20-l22
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

See Speedy, the high diver at
Lakeside park tonight aud tomor-
row.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

See Speedy, the high diver at
Lakeside park tonight and tomor-
row.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Tel, ii5s Star Laundry.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-07

Many scions of European royalty
hold military commissions before they
are old enough to walk.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15
FIF>T lID TO ONE SrRrck BY LIGHTNING
From Engineering.

From Engineering.
IL Is a popular belief that death from light
nInS Is caused Icy internal burns err bv the
rupture 81 some vital organ. such as the heart
the lungs or stomach, but though severe LESSONS
may sometimes occur, PuSJ-Uurtcm ,.Namlna-
'luiS seldom reveal amy serious affections of rho
NiSrrrd, or, Tor that matter. anything abnormal
IN the physiological conditions Of th,. stricken
person The same also applies To people. killed
by contact with live wires. In cases If light
hlhE stroke and electric shc,k some of the chief
nerve centres are intensely stimulated one of
theSe, the ucdulla OhlOnSdta. situated at the
hetd OF the spinal cord. exercises cuuSj,era bIs
control over the movement of respiration. while
the nerve which II sends out. and which is called
from Its WdndcrjnSS the VaSuS. has a similar
power over the action of the heart, 50 that hen
theSe nerve masses are subjected to anv undue
excitement the functions of respiration and cir
culation are at once interfered with. For this
reason, in all cases whether of lightning stroke
or electric shock the sufferer is 10 be placed
without delay in the most favorable position for
breathing. so that by enerSeticaIy rubbing all
parts of the body. and especially bv regular
traction OF the tongue, respiration NAV be re-
stored If at all possible. Such attentions have re-
called animation more than once when all homes
or recovery were given up In one case FORTY
five minutes elapsed before the patient gave
signs of returning animation, and at the end
of two hours he was able to speak He exneri- B.
enced no other injury than burns on III, hands,
and thigh.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15

fascinated. When the sale was called he was
in the 'front.' row and made effort 10 conceal
his desire tIat he wanted the girl for his first
sIuav. Several other bucks were equally deter
mined to ada the beautiful young woman TO
their household Too-uoccy's father acted as
the auctjoneer.
What do 1 hear he cried in a loud voice.
How much I bid for this pretty squaw?'
Fifty ponies" yelled Few Tails, a big chief.
"One hundred ponies" quickly added Parker.
Two hundred and fifty ponies" put in Few
Tails, without hesitating.
Quanah raised his bid and back and forth they
parIeyed for an hear, raising each other only
a few ponies at a time. Finally the young
hunter became dSgusted and quit bidding for
a few minutes He hung his head in deep
thought. The father thought that he had been
outdone, and was going to knock the prize down
to Few Tails, when Parker bid five hundred
ponies, which more than he had and 50
many more than Few Tails possessed that he
was out Of the race. The father questioned the
young warrior whore he would get the other
ponies, and he gave satisfactory answers SO the.
girl was given him. He worked for a great
many moons in getting this debt paid. Not be
fore nor since that time has any warrior gone
in debt for a squaw, but it showed Parker's
spirit not to be outdone. \ few years later he
was made chief of the tribe. and now has eight
squaWs.
The Osasrs never allow marriage to pro
coed unless the briGeero m has paid for th, br d.
Giving the bride away is an unknown phrase
with them They attacn much ceremony to a
wedding. A white person who attends one Of
these weddings will never forget the sight 1t is
undoubtedly the gayest occurrence in all the
Usage rituals of sport. At a wedding not long
ago the Indians gathered long before daylight
in the public square where the ceremony was
to be held They stood along the outside of
roped arena. About s o'clock six Young
men. disrobed, appeared and took their places
in the centre of the square. They We're to
race for the brides pony. Then six souavs
scantily clad, came out to race for the brides
robe On the north side of the square
the Strike-AX family. whose daughter, lydia
Strike-AX, was the bride of the occasion had
placed wigwam. A short distance away was
the wigwam of Paul Red Eagle the bridegroom
The buzz Of Indian voices was heard all around
the square. Indians great gossipers The
women talked about the brides trousseau and
the men speculated on whether the groom paid
too much for the woman.
suddenly silence fell over the assembly OF
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15

started after it, In the mean time Miss Strike
AK was being djvrsted of her fine clothes by
her mother The costly shawl was thrown to
the wind. Finally the bride stood clad only in
nightroba- Then Red EaSIe, Jlushius. happy
and robust. came running from his wiEwam,
threw his blanket around the bride and carried
her back to his tent. Not a word was spoken.
but this ended the ceremony and the guests
shouted their approval Then the party
somhled in another part Of town AT the wedding
feast, which consisted of boiled dog fried dog
canned dog and dog soup. The bride and bride
groom appeared and ate dog from the same
plate.
All Indian weddings are carried out on this
plan The bride is always bought before the GER
emony- Sometimes she is auctioned off and at
other times purchased at "a private sale As in
the slavery days If the South. there are many
pathetic incidents in this traffic.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15

wife OF any who bids the highest is prac
tised mostly among the Osages, who the
richest people as whole, earth. Scarcely a
wedding takes place in the Usage Nation but it
turns out that the bride is the unwilling wife of
a rich master. In many cases the husband is
a white man who has married simply to better
his financial condition. Other tribes in Okla
homa who follow this custom the KOwas,
Comanches, Apaches Chickasaws and Creeks
Thousands of beautiful young Indian squaws
have stood upon the auction block and had their
charms eXtolled in a loud voice. A crowd of
rough. Grasping men stood around and bid in
competition, though she were much horse
flesh. Even eager were some of them for the
prize that often a handsome young squaw
would bring $1,000. Not later than last January
a pretty Usage girl was sold at auction. and two
rival bucks bid against each other until she was
knocked down" for 2S3 ponies, or $3.50
The Chickasaws are the most civilized tribe
that carry on this practice of selling their
women brides. They of the Five Civ
ilized Tribes, and according to the last census
there 1000 women in the tribe between
the ages of eighteen and twenty-five unmarried.
Each of these squaws has a headlight worth
about $1,000. Thousands of white go to
this nation, select suitable woman go to her
father ana make the necessary arrangements
for the marriage. The white man generally
agrees to pay so much money do a certain
amount of labor for the bride It makes little
difference whether the girl likes the scheme or
not. only the fulbood Chickasaws practise
wife selling. After their blood has been mixed
by intermarrage-and the greater part Of that
nation is populated by mixed bloods the
girls have right to choose their own husbands.
As many fuIboods yet sell their daughters, the
Federal Government recently put into effect
high marriage license act. by this law any white
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15

guests. All eyes turned toward the Strike-Ax
wigwam. There stood Miss Strike-Ax. What a
vision OF dark skinned beauty! Such bridal
gown The shimmering white robe around her
shoulders is of the finest buckskin, covered with
silk. The shawl is hand painted and edged with
elk teeth and fine beads. The two crosses at
her ears are of diamonds and cost three thou
sand dollars, while the dress cost $3.50. The
bride was mounted on a little pony. Behind
came the mother on foot.
When they had advanced to within one hun
dred feet of the runners the two women halted.
The pony was turned loose, and the six bucks
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15

Quanah Parker, chief of the Comanches. is
the most open violator of the law as regards
bgamy. He has eight wives and bought every
one Of them. Too-nocey, his favorite squaw, was
sold at auction about ten years ago. Parker
was then young warrior. and had just
turned from a big hunt He was flushed with
success, having killed many deer. TOo-noceys
father knew that she was above the average in
personal appearance. She was also well edu-
Gated. SO he invited the young warrior over to
great feast a couple of days before the sale.
Too-nocey was warned by her father to smile
her sweetest at young Parker The warrior was
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15
BUYING INDIAN BRIDES
STEPS TOWARD OBLITERATING AN IND
IAN CUSTOM HOW AN OSAGE
WEDDING IS CONDUCTED.

Wichita. Kan. July When President Nc
Kinley recently attached his signature to a bill
passed by the Ch:ckasaw Indiad Council raising
the price Of marriage licenses fro: the ordinary
price to 81 900 he. Big Chief" of all the Ind
ian tribes took the first step in obHterating
of the bots on civilization-the sale of Indian
New-York tribune., 1900-07-15
SENSITIVE TO THE CLIMATE.
Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune
This climate doesn't agree with me very
Wen, renarked the passenger with the cough
NeH 10 tell the TRUTH" responded the chance
aCQuantance In the next seat. there are times
provoking and ridiculous manner I'm the man
who makes the official weather predictions
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-05-19
Better Train Service.

A new time card goes into effect
on the T. C o. c. e. Sunday, May 20.
The present schedule will not be af-
fected by this change, but new passen-
ger trains will be added and accommo-
dations to the patrons OF the road will
be greatly Increased.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days of each week train will leave
the Union Depot at 4:SG a. m. for Palos
and returning will reach this city at
a. m; leaving again at $50 p. m.
same day and arriving at 9:45 p. m.
By this extra service the manage
ment hopes to meet the demands of
their many patrons who desire to
come to Marietta to spend the day may
do 80 and have several hours in the
city. Another advantage offered is in
better connections with the Ohio Cen
trail Lines at Palos Parties desiring
to go to Columbus may leave on the
early morning train. spend two hours
in the Capital City and return on the
late train in the evening.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-05-19

Corn planting generally finished and
the ground In fine condition, which
usually fnscures q good chop Wheat
is not improving as much as 1t gener-
ally does, owing to the dry weather
and the hard crust on the fields.
Grass seed sown In the fall Is near
ly all winter killed and the spring
sowing is dried out. Peaches are all
right, but is too early to say much of
the apple crop.
Since January 1st there has been
275 wagon loads Of manure hauled out
and spread on the Curtis farm. 1t was
all manure in good condition and not
mass of corn stalks ana straw.
Who can beat that?
AS fencing is one of the great items
Of expense on the farm and to those
who have no locust cheap method OF
making an oak post last may be Of in
terest to your readers. About 20 years
ago the citizens of this vicinity de-
cided to build q new fence around the
cemetery. The boards and posts were
oak and both wereseasoned. The con-
tract for building the fence provided
for having the posts dipped in hot tar
as far as they stood In the ground,
which was done, and they are all yet
standing and sound. A. L. G.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-05-19
Returns Coming In.

Next Monday Is the last day allow
ed by law for Assessors to file their re-
ports and there are still a large num-
ber who have not reported. Auditor
Patterson had very busy day yester-
day receiving the reports of assessors
from nine townships and precincts. as
Follows: Macksburg. Decatur. Fear
ing. Liberty. Palmer. Salem and First
Ward. The returns show very sub
stantial gains in the valuation of per-
sonal property in almost all town
ships. Grandyiew leads so far with q
gain OF $4,000 for the year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-05-19
S. A. Coffman,
Room 6, Mjiis Building.
BUBBLES.

There's saucy snap and dash Of vim
nb)ut the pretty girl whose smiling face Is
kissed into the blush OF q roses heart by the
warm breath OF summer.
And the sparkle OF bright complexion is
softened by tender sweetness when freshen-
ed by the dainty touch Of q delicate soap. Soap
that's fresh from the factory and soap so cheap
that the common kinds need not be used for
the bath or toilet.
SOME PROFIT CHAsERS.
Make a selection and telephone your order.
London Glycerine, 4c, 3 for 10
Buttermilk and Glycerine, &c, for 10
Bnttermilk and witch Hazel, 4c, 8 for 10
Venetian Boquet, &c 8 for 10
Old Fashioned Bnttermilk, &c for IL
Williams Barber, SC
GolgAtes Barber, SC
t'astfle s. O for 25c
Wild Locust Honey, &c 8 for 20
Sayon Iris Blanc, &c for 20
Savon Vioiette, 7c 3 for2o
Marguariette Carnatton, &c for 20
White Dove, &c 8 for 20
Boquet DeNile, 7c for 20
English Glycerine. &c 8 for 20
Genuine osmo ButtermllK, &c for 20
brilliant Glycerine, 7c 8 for 20
Gbamois kin, &c y for 20
Baieys Complexion, 1oc for 25
Egg White SoaP. loc for rs
Almond Meal, l0c q for 25
Craddock's Blue, l0c 8 for rs
Borax and Tar. 10c for 25
White Rose, 10c for rs
White Hyactnth, 10c for %
Violette Glycerine, l0c 8 for 25
Olive Glycerine, l0c for %
Carbolic, l0c for25
Violette De Russo, l0c 3 for 20
CASTLE, 10c for 2b
No sos Glycerine, l8c for rs
Shandon Bellies, l3c for %
Seeley's Medicated Skin, lSc 2 for 70
CASTLE, 1sc for 26
Pears Unscented, l2c
Pears Scented. zoe
Woodbnry's Facial. zoe
Heiskel's, 20c
(uticura 2Oc
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-05-19
River News.

The steamer Avalon, which has been
under charter to one of the packet
companies of this city for several
months, was turned over to her owner
Captain l.. Cramer, yesterday, and she
is now advertised to leave for Pitts
burg tomorrow. The Avalon is one of
the lightest draft beats on the rlvcer,
and there is little doubt but that she
can go through to Pittsburg without
any trouble. Captain Cramer was not
in the city yesterday, and his plans for
running the Avalon could not be
learned, but he will make at least one
trip to Pittsburg, leaving Coney Island
wharfboat at p. m. tomorrow.-Cin.
Com. Trib.