davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12

GENERAL OTIS has been formally
relieved of command of the American
forces in the Philippines, and will sail
for home about the first of May. This
is well-it would be much better,
though, if the whole United States
army would pack up and come home
at the same time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12

The undersigned announces himself
as a candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
jefferson county, West Virginia, sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic
urinary election.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catharac 10c or 26c.
II Q. c. G. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
For Sheriff..

All notices under this head must be paid for
in advance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
2-STORY DWELLING,

with BRICK WING, STABLE, &c.
This Property is desirably located, worthy
the attention OF buyers, and must be sold for
settlement Of the estate.
TERMS.-One-third cash on day Of sale, the
residue in two equal payments at six and
twelve months, with interest from day OF
sale, TO be evidenced by tie bonds OF the p1r-
chaser, secured by Deed OF Trust on the
premises
GEO. NJ. BELTZgOOvER, Executor.
April Il. l9lJ-iw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12

IT is said that Ex-Governor Pattison
Of Pennsylvania has been selected as
a running mate for Mr.. Bryan. This
will be vast improvement over Sew
all. Governor Pattison has twice
carried Pennsylvania as the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor, while
Sewall couldn't carry his own family
-~~~~---~~~~-~~~~~--~~~~
THE Senate committee that con-
sidered the charges against Senator
Clark of Montana has unanimously
decided that he is not entitled to a
seat in the Senate and will recommend
that he be unseated. 1t cost Mr.. Clark
a cool million to get to the Senate, and
now his money appears to have been
spent in vain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
House and Lot.

Immediately following the above sale OF
personally, will, as said Executor, offer a.
public sale, on said premises, the HOUSE
AND LOT If which said Philip Barnhart died
seized and possessed. situated on the north
west corner at the intersection OF Church and
New streets, in Shepheristown, W. Va, the
Lot fronting lO3 feet on each Of said streets,
with public alley on the north, and known
on the at OF said town as Lot No. l0l, the
improvements wherein consist ola
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Household Furniture !

As Executor OF Philip BarnhaTt, decd, l
will sell, at public auction. at former resi-
dence OF said decsdent on Church street, in
Shepherdstown, w. Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartie, euro constipation forever.
iee sas. II q q. O. foil, druggists refund nsoasp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
For Prosecuting Attorney,

L. c. LUCAS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-04-12
Wash Fabrics .
Imported Dimities

Be sure to ask when in our ste
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
CLERGYMEN
Thank Colonel Perkins For His Gift
Of a Park to This City.

Atthe regular meeting of the Evan
gelical Alliance, at the First Congrega
tional church, Monday morning, 1t was
directed that letter expressing the
gratitude of the Alliance to Col. Geo
II. Perkins for his gift OF a park to
Akron, be sent to Col. Perkins, who is
also thanked by the Alliance for the
Christianly conditions he has named
for the conducting of the park.
committee composed of J.. L..
Davies, II. ]. Post and J. s. Freeman
was appointed to arrange plans TO add
ing theological department to the
puubllc library.
w. Il. Fetch, o. w. slusser and w.
s. Harpster were appointed commit
tee to report to the Alliance all devla-
tions from the laws regulating the NOR
ais of Akron.
DR.. l.. $ Ebright talked to the ALI
ance on Views of the Church Work
of Today by II Layman.p
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
MAD LEAP
Made by Prisoner From a Moving
Train.

Monroeville, O., Feb. 12.--(Spl)-Or.
son n. Smith, alias VIM. Green, of Au-
rora, ILL.,, arrested at Boston, on the
charge of arson, jumped from a L. s.
q n. $. train Saturday. while 1t was
travelling at forty mile rate, in an
attempt to escape from his guard, Chief
of Police Mitchell. of Aurora, Ill. Smith
made his desperate leap for liberty at
a point midway between this place and
Bellevue, and when found by section
hands, was unconscious, bruised and
bleeding. He soon recovered and was
again taken charge of by Mitchell.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13


Mrs. Ed. n. Estep and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank o. Allen.
Miss Bertha Bcrlo. OF Mansfield, who
has been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles +. Smith, during the past
week. returned TO her home Sunday
evening.
Perry Il. Smith OF Mansfield is in
the city. the guest Of his brother, Mr..
Charles i. Smith, and wife. Mr. Smith
has accepted position with the Cen
trail Union Telephone Go.
Il. II. McCagnc of Omaha, Neb, was
the guest of Miss Pauline Rae. 5cS r..
Buchtel ave, Sunday.
T. w. wakcman will leave tonight
for Canandaigua, n. Y, on business
trip.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
Look here, Jofkliis," he raid expo.

-
Look here. Jofki1s," he said expos.
tulatingly, "thats 4 great fault of
yours. picking up those confouhded
fads and asking questions about them.
How the dickens, now, should I, man
that sells hardware for a livelihood,
know when the twentieth century be-
gins? And what the deuce is the diff
ference to me so long as get three
square meals
"Just wait minute" interrupted, the
man with the inquiring mug. II wasn't
attempting to ask you anything about
the beginning Of the twentieth century.
I don't care a hurrah about that ques-
tion one way or the other. What l
wanted to ask you Is when was the
20 cent piece withdrawn from circula-
ton? I've got bet on the date with a
friend. d."-Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
MAYORS COURT.
Minor Cases Disposed Of Monday
Morning.

John Prichard was arrested on sus-
picioIl OH Sunday evening by Officer
Duffy He was wandering about the
streets. On Monday morning Mayor
Young sentenced him to u days and
costs. Time suspended upon condition
that Prichard leave town.
Otis knights, accused of dcfrauding
an inn.kecper and stealing dinner
bucket. Case dismissed.
Robert Durbin. accused or assault
and battery. Continued to Feb. 16.
Bert Mccain, VIM. Kane, John G.
Jones and Patrick Broun, intoxi'r-'-
each 81 and costs
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
German Social Notes.

The Land-wehr verein held an en-
thusiastic Pro-Boer meeting in Con
rad hall Sunday evening.
The proceeds will he forwarded to
the American representative of the
Transvaal, to be used for the relief of
the wounded Boer soldiers. An excel
lent program was given.
The Thalia verein gave an entertaln-
ment in Plapperts hall Sunday night
The Akron Turn verein will give o
day night.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13

CLASH
In Democratic Ranks.
Kentucky Leaders do
Not Agree
And Much Apprehension
Is Now Felt.
Beckham Senate Met In Louis
vile Today.
Proceeded to do Business at Once
Quorum Present.

Louisville, KY, Feb. 12.-(Spl)-Scn-
ator Blackburn has gone to Washing
ton and left Congressman Dave III.
Smith in charge of Democratic affairs.
A split has occurred in the Democratic
ranks and Smith and Blackburn may
clash when the Senator returns.
Blackburn is opposed to unseating
any more Republican members of the
General Assembly, as he fears 1t will
endanger his seat in the United States
Senate.
Smith, however, is in favor of reseat-
ing every Republican possible.
Hot times are expected when Black
burn returns. from Washington. The
Beckham Senate met at noon with a
quorum present. There was no roll
call, but the Senate proceeded to bust
ness anyhow. sr.~-
Senator Ferguson's bill TO appropri-
ate 100000 for the detection of the as
sassn of Goebel was introduced.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Mary Duecker, of Medina, spent
Sunday with her sister, Miss Lizzie, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Edw. Estep,
of East Exchange ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Moody entertain
ed at dinner at their home ON East
Exchange st. Sunday, the occasion be-
ing the 74th birthday anniversary Of
Mrs. Moody. An elegant repast was
served and the day very pleasantly
spent. Those present were Mr.. aud
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
MARDI GRAS RATES.
To New Orleans and Mobile via Cleveland,
Akron & Columbus Railway.

Reduced rate tickets for Annual
Mardj Gras Festivities will be sold
this year to New Orleans and Mobile,
February 10th to 26th, inclusive, good
returning leaving those points not
later than March 18th. Anybody may
take advantage of the low rates, and
any Cleveland, Akron Il Columbus
Hallway Passenger or Ticket Agent
viii furnish full particulars upon ap,
plication.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
LATE LOCALS.

The scored concert given at the
Grand Opera House Sunday afternoon
by the Eighth Regiment band, o. vi.
and o. n. O., was attended by 600
people and all were pleased with the
program. There were 30 pieces in the
band. Under the excellent leadership
of w. II. Palmer. all the selections
were played with correctness and har-
mona, Indications are that these con-
certs will be very popular. They will
he held every Sunday afternoon until
further notice.
Mrs. Catherine Cave, GO years Of
age. was found dead at her home, at
Bettes' Corners. Saturday.
A wild story was circulated in Ak
ron Monday of murder at the Half
Way House. Sheriff Kelly and Pros
scutor Wanamaker investigated it.
Proved to be a fake.
Rev. W. C. Wilcox delivered a lee
ture last night at the West Congrega
tional church ON "Thc Bocr Republic" :"
He spent some time in detailing mis-
sion work and the amount expended In
this way by the Beers. An English
man. In the audience inquired, isn't
true that they keep black men out of
the established church?'' To this Rev.
Wilcox replied. Yes. but the English
do the same thing"
The beautiful silver trophy, to be
awarded the winner of the bowling
tournament, now in progress on the
Howard st. alleys. is upon exhibition
in ]. r. Storer & Co.'S window. The
trophy is of unique design. 1t repre-
sents a tripod of pins standing upon
three silver balls. The whole stands
upon an eboniZed base and Is 20 inches
in height. The trophy costs 500 and
is purchased through Messrs. Storel
& Co., for the tournament
Il TT
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
! REMARKABLE
CodiciI to Ley Will.
Considerable Relative to
Family History.
Fights Were Evidently
Costly Affairs.
Liabilities Of S. E. Phinney &
Co. Are Growing.
Value Of Assests Are Reduced-Court
House News.

One of the most remarkable docu-
ments eyer brought into the Probate
Court was placed on file this morning.
it is the codicil to the will of George
Ley. the aged blacksmith of Waterloo.
The will proper gives his wife the life
use of all his property. After her
death the sons are given the use of the
real estate under certain conditions.
The codicil reads as follows: I'm
remembrance and particular have we
to put an additional remark, yet, to
know, that we give Louis the half of
q canal boat, of which nc paid father
$50. and then 1887 he got $500 horse.
Father let him have it for only 500.
W epaid S45 for the fight he had. For
Joseph. Louis and Charles we paid 5000
for their fight. Then for Charles we
spent $40 to go to California, but came
as far as st. Louis, there he spent in
the saloons and came back again. $50
we spent in Cleveland for him to learn
to read and write and also board him
and his family for the last Ia years.
For Theodore we never had to spend
cent. he always had been working
for us and taking good care Of his faith
er up to date.
by desire of my husband, l, Bar
bara Ley do write this few lines at
my 77th birthday, April Is, 1897, that
we have had our sound common sense
when we have made our last will, just
as good as 2 Oyears ago, which we can
testify bywitnesses. And he who will
not be satisfy. amongst my four sons
in regard to cur last will, he shall have
nothing"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
GAS.
Charles Smith Nearly
0vercame by 1t.
DR.. A. K. Fouser Revived the Man
Might Have Been Serious.

Charles Smith Of Youngstown, an
employe of. the Central Union Tele-
phone company was overcome by gas
at II o'clock Monday morning.
Smith, with several fellow workmen,
was engaged in stringiug wires,
through the compauy's conduits on. e.
Mill st. While working In man-hole
gas from Il nearby main began to es-
cape and soon had its effects upon the
workman.
His friends called to him to come
out, but Smith was too much over
come to heed their calls. He was fin
ally dragged out and DR.. A. X. Fouser
was sumoned Restoratives were ap,
piled and the man soon revived.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
DEATHS.

BISHOP.--Clark S. Bishop aged 4
years, 8 months and days died at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abner A. Bishop, POI Mccoy ST., Sat.
urday evening of mcmbraneous Group
The remains We're taken to Cairo, o.,
Monday morning for interment.
WILLIAMS-Georg w. Williams
aged Al years, died at Hotel Buchtcl
Sunday night, Death was due to an
overdose of laudanum. The remains
will he taken to Doylcstown Wednes.
day for interment.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
BIRTHS.

APPLEMAN-Feb. 9, to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Appleman, l04 Douglas ST.,
n daughter
HALTER-Feb. G, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Halter, 1862 South High ST., a
daughter.
IINDER-Fcb. 10, to Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Linder, Perkins Hill, a daughter
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
DISPUTE
Over Ownership Of a
Bogus Dollar.
Persons Interested Are H. 1. Wilson
and Joseph WhlteIaW.

II. l.. Wilson. collector for the Cen
trail Union Telephone company, and
the venerable Joseph Whitelaw cigar
dealer, of 406 East Market ST., arc en-
gagged in a dispute over counterfeit
dollar. Nt+ e
Mr.. Wilson claims that Whitelaw
tried to pass the spurious onto him and
Mr.. Whitelaw claims the same against
\, 4lsOn.
Wilson complained to Chief of Police
Harrison about the matter, but the
conditions are such that II would be
difficult TO make cast either way.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
FUNERAL OF r. W. W.-JHOMPSON.
~ ~
Gov 5.ount and other onioials Were In

TIE HAtfk, ma, Feb. 1s.-The
funeral of Colonel r. W. Thompson,
former secretary of the navy, occurred
here. Governor Mount and the state
officers, including the members Of the
supreme court, attended in body.
The remains lay in state at the First
Methodist church 3or two hours and a
half, and all the schools Of the city were
dismissed. There were no church serv-
ices. The service, which was very sim
ble, was held at the Thompson house.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
.'OLY M PA"
VIII Carry an Akron Party on an
Extensive Trip.

Col. and Mrs. George Il. Perkins,
Mr. r. +. Marvin, Mrs. b. +. Good
rich and few other friends, will leave
Tuesday evening for an extensive wes-
tern trip. The party will travel in a
private car, having chartered the
"Olympia" from the Pullman Com
pany. The party will visit the City
of Mexico and will be gone 80 days.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
DEEDS FILED
Transferring Potteries to the Robinson
Merrill Company.

Deeds transferring the property own
ed by the companies, interested in the
new Robinson Merrill company were
filed Monday. The only indications of
the valuation of the different plants,
are the revenue stamps on each deed.
This shows the following: The
Whitmore- Robinson company, $4,000;
Marfae & Son, $4,000; Il. Ii. Merrill,
company,. $4,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
THIS SETTLES IT.
Roosevelt Makes a Definite Announce
ment Of Intentions.

Albany, n. Y, Feb pl)--Gov.
Roosevelt this afternoon made Il def
mite announcement that he would not
accept the Republican nomination for
Vice President.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
Quiet In Wall Street.

New York, Feb. 12.-(Spl.)-As this
and the banks were closed. London
cables reported money at 21a and 3M
per cent discount rate, short bills 3la;
three months bills 3la and 37s per
cent.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
THE vEXED QUESTION
MORE TaouHLE OVER THE BEGINNING
OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

Which Might Have Been Avoided
Had the Gentleman who Wanted
Information Been Given q Chance
to Complete His Sentence.
The man with face like an interro.
CATION point bit of large hunk of
mince pie (cold). washed it down with
gulp of cold milk and turned to the
man standing alongside Of him In the
lunchroom.
Say. my friend" he inquired, "do
you know when the twent'--
."No. you don't, stranger" said the
man addressed. "Not this time. I'm
In here to partake of modest lunch
con consisting of buttermilk and choc-
olate eclairs, and no mans going to get
me on that subject while I'm eating
down town. I've got to stand 1t at my
boarding house table-there's nothing
else at that table-but can't be drawn
into the argument down town. What's
more, I don't care darn when 1t be-
gins"
The man with a face like question
mark looked puzzled. but he wasn't
easily squelched.
81 don't think you understand what
I was going to ask you," said he. 81
wanted to know IL the twent"-
But the man with the buttermilk and
the chocolate eclair moved off. The
man with the question pulled down n
large piece OF hot gingerbread from
the counter. grabbed cup of coffee
and tackled another man alongside Of
| him.
Excuse me-" he began, "but want
inquire when you think the twent"-
The man addressed smilingly inter-
rupted.
"Nix, old man; not today" he said
amiably. "Too much brain fag about
It, I'd be glad to accommodate you by
going out and fighting dog for you or
saving couple Of cords Of wood for
you or any little chore like that, but
nay, nay, when 1t comes to that Ques-
ton. I've passed that problem along
to my two boys in school anyhow.
They've got lots of time and enthusi-
asm, and it'll expand their minds-that
is. If 1t doesn't land them in a lunatic
asylum. The question doesn't make
much difference to me anyhow. I'll
live just as long anyhow, won't II"
"But." expostulated the man with
the questioning eye. what l was 60
ing
The man he was addressing looked
at his watch hurriedly and ran to pay
his check, however, and the man with
the interrogatory physiognomy had no
recourse but to turn to another man
near by.
"Look here, my dear SIR" he started,
81 want to ask you when the twent'-
81 don't know. and. what's more,
don't care" was the testy reply. 'I've
got something else TO do with my time
than to fritter 1t away on such idiotic
calculations as that"
"You are In error" was the inter
rogatory mans hasty interruption, "as
to what | was"-
Again he found that he was address
ing no one in particular, for the testy
man had moved away.
81 wonder what ails all these people
around here" mused the man with
the inquisitive countenance. "When
try to ask them a simple question. they
either get'--
Just then he caught sight of friend
coming away from the counter with a
big slab of pie and a cup of coffee. He
elbowed through the crowd and cor
rallied his friend.
"Ha. old man. you're Just the one I'm
looking for" he said joyfully. 81 want
ed to ask you when the twent'-
His friends face heightened imme-
| diateIv
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13

"You know that jewel of hired girl
of mine who left the Blinkinsopps and
came to me for dollar more week.
"Yes"
"Well, would you believe il, that des'
picable Billinger woman is trying tc
buy her away from me."-Cleyeland
Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
Fearful Traffic In IsIanda.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 13.-At a meeting
of the Harrisburg Methodist Ministers
associations resolutions were adopted de-
United States colonies and requesting
the administration to take measures to
check its spread.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
OTHER WILLS.

Two other wills were filed Monday.
Dennis Ryan, who died in the mfr
mary, leaves $50 to Father Mahar for
masses. Other bequests are, 500 to
Mrs. Thomas Dunn, $50 to Alice Ryan,
balance of estate to Eliza Fitzgerald.
Elizabeth Scholl, leaves all her prop
erty to her niece Sarah Il. Motz. In
case OF the death of the last named,
the property is to go to her husband,
John ii. Motz.
INVENTORY.
An inventory of the estate Of Frank
Sell has been filed. The appraised val,
lie of his estate is $500.
EXAMINATION WANTED.
The Citizens National bank has ask
ed for an examination of s. f. Phinney
relative to his recent assignment
Francis Seibcrling has filed an inven
at SIS. 1865. Aside from this the as
signces property will not exceed $4,
600. The debts are larger than at first
supposed. They will aggregate al
least S65.O0O. An order for private
sale of the shoe stock has been issued
The sale will take place Thursday af
ternoon.
CASES SETTLED.
The cases of l.. G. Miles VS.. George
]. Markley and T. w. McCue VS.. Geo
j. Markley have been settled.
DEFAULT
Anna NJ. Billow has been given (
default judgment against Ed Dunn fol
$24S.95.
Grace Hartcr was given Judgment
against the same party for $910.46
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
PROMOTED.
Lieutenant Wright Commissioned as
Assistant Adjutant General, j,

Columbus, Feb. 12.-(SpD-LGut
G. NJ. Wright of Akron, was today
commissioned assistant adjutant gen
eral, with the rank of lieutenant col
onel Of division under General Dick
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup is Still In the
lead. The people seem to like this
old reliable cough medicine, and we
don't blame them; it is the best
remedy tor a deep-seated cough or
cold, and will effect cure in one
dav 20
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Herman A. Klatt, Akron ..25
Emma A. Krleger, Akron ....... %
Groom's occupation, bookkeeper.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13

An employer Of German clerks savs
that they work 20 per cent slower than
English ones.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-13

Laxative Bromo- Qninine Tablets cure cold
IN one day, No Cure, No Pay Price 25c