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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
WILL BE STOPPED.
Chief Harrison Will Not Permit Sun.
day Base Ball.

'"fo tho Editor:
II notice that, after being notified
of our determination to maintain the
law relating TO playing ball on Sunday,
the base ball players insist on going
ahead with the games scheduled for
Sunday, July |.
''rhc question now Is, whether this
city shall he run by base ball aggre.
cation, or by the proper authorities
30 far as ! personally am concerned
| insist on maintaining the peace and
dignity OF this city, and | extend u cor
dial invitation TO the Mayor, City Com
missioners, and members of the City
Council to assist in maintaining the
laws of this city. | see no reason why
should he compelled to call on the
Governor for State militia to enforce
the laws when we have u municipal
government of our own.
There will he no base ball games
at Summit lake park Sunday II there
are enough policemen in Akron TO pre-.
vent it.
N. III. HARRISON,
Chief Of Police"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
MAYOR JONES
Paid a Prisoners Fine and Gave He
Opinion Of the Law.

Painesville. O., une 20. Charles
Crawford. a Toledo man. who was ar
rested and fined here for jumping on
q Lake Shore railroad train, and com
imitted to jail In default of payment.
wrote TO Mayor Jones, of Tolco. to
whom he was personally unknown,
asking for money TO pay, his fine The
following letter was received by Sher-
III st. John.
"My dear sir: Enclosed herewith
New York draft in your favor for the
sum Of $2.5G, to pay tho fine and costs
charged against Charles Crawford. ac-
cording to letter of June 26 The mere
fact that he turned TO me in distress
is sufficient warrant for his claim TO
my sympathy to this extent
II ain afraid that we shall some.
time find out that there is kind of
justice yet to come that will regard It
ms more of crime on the part of the
government to take away a mans lib
erty and lodge him in jail, as this man
Is, than 1t is to jump on a freight car
belonging to n company owning the
special privilege of making laws and
taxing the people at their will.
"Very sincerely yours.
SAMUEL NJ. JONES,
Mayor
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
GOOD HOME
Has Been Secured For Little Bennie
Myers.
H. III. HARRISON,
"Chief Of Police"

Tho stories printed ilr the local pa,
pers Thursday concerning 14.year-old
Bennie Myers, who ran away fpom
his home in Pitisburg. to find kinder
friends, and who was detained for
safe-kecping at the City prison, touch
cs responsive chords within the hearts
of II number of people.
Before nightfall, several people call.
ed at the City prison and offered
homes TO the hapless boy: but the
home selected by the officers was that
offered by Mrs. John A. Goodwin, of
Cuyahoga Falls ave. Bennle's bene-
factrcss called for him with u car.
riage, and as the vehicle rolled away
from the City building, the little fell
lows face was suffuscd with smiles,
and he seemed almost overcome with
qualification over the Kindness shown
him 10y his newly-found friends.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
BARN COLLAPSED
During Heavy Storm at Mosadore-
two Ball Games.
Especial CorrespondenceJ

Mogadore, June ao,--Thc Mogadore
ball team was defeated by Sharon Sat,
urday; score I 10 Ia.
In the midst of the storm Sunday
The barn belonging 10 Christopher
Hope collapsed. No stock was injured.
The two year old child of William
Arehart was laid TO rest in the Green
wood cemetery Tuesday forenoon.
llomcrs' ball team defeated the Guy
ahoga Falls team by score of III To is.
Ward Lake has taken charge of the
W. X l.. Il, station at this place aud
Cartmill has heen place in charge of
the Sufiield station. The strawberry
short cake dinner held nj the residence
of Emma Thurston was largely attend
ed
4 great number of our people expect
10 witness the 4th of July exercises at
Canton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
ANNEXATION
Of Johnson to Barberton
Is Suggested.
Hundreds Of Men Employed at Soda
Ash Plant.
Especial Correspondence

Johnson, June 30.--Rev. Granger, of
Akron, held two meetings here In the
school house Sunday at and 1850 p.
IN. He is endeavoring to get con-
gregmion here. He will hold meet
ings next Sunday at the same hours
and the same place, Every one cordi.
ally invited TO attend these meetings.
Mr.. Jacob Schlaedorn Is repairing
his house.
Mrs. VIM. McChesney returned home
Tuesday from months visit with
relatives and friends In New York
State.
Len Young has returned to his home
near Bigclow Chapel to work. He will
remain two months.
A number of Johnson people went
TO Euclid Beach park near Cleveland,
Sunday.
| Hundreds of men aud teams are kept
very busy at the Soda Ash company
grading railroads, building the large
plant. Scvcnty-five residences nrc to
be completed for the company this
| season.
There Is some talk of Barbcrton an
ncXing Johnson. but 1t would be far
better for Johnson to be Incorporated
as town, free from alliance with any
other place.
Mrs. Whitehead, an esteemed lady
living south of Johnson died Tuesday
evening from the effects of n tumor
Peter 1'hckcu and family have re-
moved from Doylestown into the vii
low hotel. h
Geo. Hewitt, formerly an old resi-
dent of Johnson. but now OF the Sol
diers' Home at Sandusky, Is visiting
friends here this week.
Peter Nucnviller has purchased Thos.
| Whiiehend's property.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
A VISITOR
Criticises Condition Of
Akron's Streets.
Bicycle Riders usurping Privilege on
East Market.

To the Editor of the Democrat:
Having heard much and well of
your city, ! was dismayed ut the pros
pect when | left the cars few days
ago. and mounted the hill to your Mar
ket st. No street car being in evidence,
! walked on with my light grip.
found myself In narrow passage way,
full of dirt, those whom | met
squeezed themselves, and | squeezed
myself. and we got by with marks OF
the struggle Oh our hands and clothes.
Surely ] said this eau be only one
square. | was quite short sighted.
Later experience has shown me II con
dition of street work unparalleled in
any city of this country. Akron takes
the palm for inetticicncy.
Presently J heard violent ringing
the people in front OF me fattening
themselves UP against thcdlrty bricks,
but ! didn't, and the wheelman, after
running into me, was forced TO dis
mount which lie did with an accom-
panlment of lurid language. Was
he n type Of Akron wheelman? He
wore good clothes but was lacking in
sense.
Informed him that he directly in
| fringed the law when he rode on any
sidewalk at any time, which seemed TO
surprise him, but | added his riding
on this sidewalk at this time, when
It was dangerous for those who have
a right on 1t, dhat is pedestrians who
only have right upon the sidewalk)
showed not only n disregard for law,
but lack of self-rcspcct.
| The next day | was amazed 10 find
that you had some two miles, of the
street torn UP, and made not only
uncomfortable to the whole city. but
positively dangerous-for what! at
! first | supposed II was ono of tho mu-
nicipal jobs we hear about, and the
work done by the day put money into
some ones pocket, but later | heard
that the work is being done under
contract. If so, the contract price
must he enormous, to enable the con.
tractors to make anything.
Suppose you tell the young ladies
also that trundlng n bicycle on the
sidewalk Is against the law. Most
people good naturedly allow II to he
done, but those who trundle their
wheels on Market st. sidewalks in its
present condition, are imposing on good
nature, and can scarcely lay claim to
good breeding on their own part.
A PASSER BY.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
Died From His Wounds.

William Jukes, an aged saloonkeeper
living at No. l2l1 ST. Clair street,
Cleveland, died last night from AN in
jury, resulting from the spur of game
cock sixteen weeks ago. For this
length Of time he had been suffering
from poisoning caused by n wound In
iiicted by u game bird. Last Christ
mas Jukes was attacked by one of his
roosicrs while he was feeding his game
stock. The birds spur was bluDted, but
it drove II piece of underclothing into
his ankle FROM which blood poisoning
at once set in, causing death,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29

OF Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head
nche. Indigestion, Consti patton or Costive-
ness we cannot cure with Iiverita, the Up
are strictly complied with. They are purely
Vegetable and never fail to give satisfncti tion.
ssc boxes contain 100 pills, lOc boxes contain
substitutions and mutations, sent by mail.
Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL co.
Cor. Clinton and jackson Sts., Chicago, III
Sold by u. Steinbacher 4 Co., druggists,
Akron.0.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29
Deeds Filed.

Deeds were filed this morning trans,
ferring the wire plant owned by the
Shelby Steel Tube company to the Il.
A. Henry Wire company. The con
sideration was $1,000 The property
Is located in Cuyahogn Falls. \ mort
gage for the amount of the purchase
price is given 10 the Shelby Steel Tube
company by the Henry company.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-29

FIRE WORKS-For the itlir-FLAGS.
Get your order in early for fireworks
and flags, Remember we are whole
salcrs aud our assortment is the lar
gcst and our prices al retail the low
est, !. j. Brasaemlcs, &c and Toe
store, No. llS $. Howard Ut.
The Coconino sun., 1900-12-01

Train No. leaves Chicago Tuesdays. Thurs days and Saturdays. Passes FlagStaif Thurs days. Saturdays and Mondays Arrives Los Angeles Fridays Sundays and Tuesdays.
 No. leaves Los Angeles. Tuesdays. Thurs days and Saturdays. Passes Flagstaff. We'd nesdays Fridays and Sundays. Arrives Chicago a:30 D. m. Fridays, Sundays and TudsdayS.
The Coconino sun., 1900-12-01
Overland Express

Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleeping ears to Chicago daily. Personally Conducted excur. Louis every Monday: st. Paul every Monday and Saturday; and to Boston every Thursday Experienced Conductors accompany these cars through to destination to look after the comfort of passengers.
The Coconino sun., 1900-12-01
The Santa Fe Route

Is the most comfortable way across the con tinent. Dining Rooms and Dining cars are managed by Mir Fred Harvey. and are perfect in every detail.
 Rates tickets and full information cheerfully furnished on application to
 q. F. SULLIVAN. Agt.. Flagstaff.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
The Love-Making of Owls.

Perched on the same bough, or the
same wall or ruin, the lady owl,
though usually much bigger and
stronger than her mate, looks the
picture of demure coyness, if a little
excited inwardly, like a girl at her
first ball. But the male owl is very
much in earnest; for moment or two
he remains quite still, then he puts
out all his feathers, bows, and utters
softened scream; followed by a
modified hiss that is full of tender
meaning, and then he nudges her
with his wing; she opens her big eyes
very wide, and gives bim a sidelong
glance that may be hint, for, hor-
rible to relate, from the depths of his
interior he instantly brings up half.
digested mouse, and, although she is
as full Of similar rodents and stag
beetles as she can comfortably hold,
she opens her mouth and accepts the
fragrant gift with murmur of salts
faction that speaks volumes of love
and thanks. Then, when the dainty
morsel has been disposed of, they
caress each other tenderly for mo-
ment or two, and then sit closely
pressed to each others side while the
process of assimilatian is perfected,
after which they simultaneously fit
away into the moonlight on noiseless
wing in search of further prey.--Palj
Mall Magazine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

cation facilities as much as anything
slse. In 1888 Don Ibo Bosch, Span.
tsh contractor, received a contract to
build road which would encircle the
island. After period of four years
of desultory work, only 10 miles had
oeen built out of the 1873 contracted
:or. The equipment of the road is no
better than what is found in Michigan
logging camps, and the service takes
It's afternoon siesta in true Spanish
fashion. The only other railroad is
the tramway from San Juan to Rio
Piedras, of which an illustration is
given. Its equipment is bad, but the
service islcomparatively good. Trains
run at hourly intervals, furnishing
rapid transit of a tropical sort.
There is said to be great future
for trolley roads from the inland
towns to the coast, running trains of
two and three cars and making twen-
ty miles an hour. Sugar mill owners
would use electricity for light in the
mills, which, during the grinding sea-
son, are operated day and night. If
the lack of continuous traffic OF the
sale of power should make electrically
driven cars Improbable, compressed
air might be substituted.
In the sugar industry there is room
for much improvement. Contrary to
general opinion, sugar-making is not
the most important agricultural indus.
try, for the coffee output is three
times as valuable as the sugar output.
Still the prosperity of the sugar in
dustry is vital to the wei fare of the
island.
Modern methods of cultivation are
we'll advanced, but most of the mills
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

mended by Governor General Davis,
was placed at the head of each. These
supervisors were the direct working
communication between the assistant
director and the enumerators, about
$40 in number. The census officials
were received with marks of consid-
GRAFTON by the populace of the smaller
towns.
In his book .on Porto Rico, already
referred to, Mr.. Dinwiddie says that
Spanish polity, as applied to the ISL
and, has brought about a social and
financial condition quite incompre-
hensible to the people of the United
States.
The other ports lack the outward
charm of San Juan. and in some of
them the deplorable poverty of the
people is in evidence. At Aguadilla,
at the northwest point of the island.
where agriculture is the sole indus
try, people have focked in from the
country in search of work, only to die
miserably when none was to be had.
Even in spite of generous Government
relief the deaths are said to have
averaged in the last winter fifteen per
day in population Of 5000. Resi-
dents of the poorest section of the
town are the chief sufferers. Govern
ment aid alone keeps life in their i'm
poverished bodies. The hurricane de-
prived them CT their livelihood, and
recovery is painfully slow.
Ponce, the end Of the water route,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

There are only two central fac
tories in Porto Rico with complete
equipment of modern machinery.
Central" factories, it may be ex-
planned in passing, are generally
owned by capitalists, who may or may
not own the cane lands. The land
owners send their cane to the mill and
receive certain percentage of the
sugar produced.
In some districts the primitive
method of crushing the cane between
two wooden rollers is still in use. The
power is furnished by two plodding
oxen. The larger mills employ con.
trivances almost as primitive, and
crude methods have resulted in in
volving estate holders in debt, con-
dition of things accounted for by the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

gotten that the native Incidence of
the Porto Ricans themselves contri-
buted largely to industrial depression
throughout the island. Incidence is
as natural to a Porto Rican as are
spots to leopard and as difficult to
get rid of. 1t is something which Con-
gress cannot change. In his book on
Porto Rico William Dinwidde, who
knows the island thoroughly, says:
"Porto Rico is veritable desert for
the poor man unless he goes there with
some definite commission to execute.
! should like to. emphasize the state
ment that now and for some time to
come it is a good country for the i'm
pecunious to keep out of, however am
bilious they may be-"
Porte Rico needs adequate transpor-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

the difference in quality, aside from
careless methods in cultivating, hand
ling, curing and manufacturing.
The accompanying picture repre-
sents the awaiting of census enum-
orator in an interior Porto Rican town.
The work of census taking in the ISL
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
almost prohibitory tariff placed by the

almost prohibitory tariff placed by the
Spanish on imported machinery,
1t was in the hope of being relieved
from this burden that many Porto
Ricans welcomed the joining of the
islands interests with those Of the
United States. The factor of trans
portation has to be considered, par
ticularly in the case of sugar for ex-
port, where the hauls to the coast are
very expensive. The poor shipping
facilities also increase the cost of pro-
duction.
Coffee growing is in prosperous
condition, but tobacco culture has not
made the progress it should. More
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

boasts of more than 40, 900 population
surprising San Juan in this respect
by several thousand and covering
much more territory. Ithas no harbor
except for light boats, and its streets,
although greatly improved in the last
year, are still wretched. The town
aspires to become Americanized, and,
as it is the supply station for quite an
important sugar aud tobacco region,
itseems likely, when prosperity comes.
to receive its share.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
THE GREAT DESTROYER.
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF iNTEMPERANCE.

Wait Till We Are Men-How Doctor
Was Aroused to the Fact That Liquor
United Him For His Work-An;es.
tlietic Effects OF Alcohol.
Some say teetotalers go too far,
And ne'er will gain their end,
Although they labor hard and long,
Much timeand money spend.
'Tis folly e'er to hope to see
A day In this land when
The liquor shops shall all be closed
But wait till we are men.
With drunkenness our land is filed,
Our homes with grief and pain,
The only free are those who from
All poison drinks abstain.
The wise and good are praying for
That glorious season when
The demon drink shall be o'erthown-
But wait till we are men.
The founders OF our glorious cause
We're earnest, true, and brave,
And labored hard midst many foes,
The slaves of drink to save.
Our noble leaders boldly dare
Propose to close each den
Where drink is sold; we'll be as brave
Just wait till we are men.
A noble army. brave and strong,
Increasing every day,
Is now IN training for the fight,
Make ready-clear the wnyl
Boldly defying all the powers
or alcohol, sir, then
Well show the world what we can do
Just wait till we are men!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
Palsy from Alcohol.

physician was invited to dine at the
club with the dispatcher OF railroad.
After dinner the dispatcher remarked that
he must go to his room and lie down. The
physician inquired the reason. He an
swered: "The wine have nsed, although In
small quantity, has bewildered my brain
for accurate work, and l must rest. l
would not dare tot 60 on duty now. should
make mistakes and not know 1t at the time,
and the modification OF having them cor
rected by my associates would confuse me
still more" Tue physician thohght: II
am going to make some very important
calls In the homes OF friends who trust me
implicitly, and at the hospital where my
best judgment and skill are required. Is 1t
possible that the wine 1 have used has
made me unfit for this work?" Later he
met the dispatcher and said: "YOu were
right, and have been taught lesson
never will forget. That afternoons work
after the dinner cost me the loss OF one OF
my best families by my indlscretion and
anger. l realize now that l cannot use
wine and have full possession of myself"
This Is II phase OF the revolution OF public
sentiment which is coming into prominence
among active brain workers. At banquet
tables this is apparent In the abstemious-
ness OF practical men. This Is not from
sentiment or theory, but from experience
They knew the anesthetic effects Of alco-
hol literally, aud have felt It's depressing
action on the brain and nervous system.
An old-time clergyman during pastoral
visitation called on his drinking members
early in the week so that the disability
from the spirits used on these occasions
would pass away before the time for prep
aration for Sunday service.
noted public man refused to attend
public dinners because OF the wines used.
He gave MS Il reason that he could not
use wines without fnjuring himself.
Science Is receiving strong coniirma-
tion OF its conclusions from the experience
OF practical brain workers and Thinkers
Journal OF Inebriety.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
The Crusade In Brief.

To give license Is to give the lie to sense.
The way to avoid filling drunkards'
graves Is to cease filling the drunkard.
1t Is n self-evident fact, that the manu-
facture OF liquor does not add to the ma
terial growth OF u community. and certain
ly the consumption OF alcoholic stimulants
does not enrich u people.
The Rochester District OF the New York
Anti-Saloon League comprises the counties
Of Monr %. Genesee, Orleans, Livingston.
Ontario, Yates and Wayne, and the Super
intendent OF the district Is DR.. q. W. Peck.
former pastor OF the NJ. f. Church OF Dams
Vile.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
Giving the Court Its Due.

An Irish lawyer addressed the
Court as gentlemen" instead of
''your honors." After he had con-
cluded, brother of the bar reminded
him of his error. He Immediately
arose to apologize, thus:
"May it please the Court-in the
heat of debate I called your honors
gentlemen. 1t was mistake, you,
honors."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

tobacco was exported from Porto Rico
in 1928 than in 1895. The stagnation
of the industry is due to number of
causes, of which the most important
is the successful competition of the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19
} Porto Rico and
! its Industries.
! The Condition of the Island AS Re
vealed by Recent Investigations.

IKE many of the islands colo
r nized by Spain, Porto Rico
has been the victim of pol
icy so mistaken as seriously
to affect its industrial welfare. Under
Spanish misrule, agriculture and man
ufacturing made little real progress.
AT the same time, it must not be for
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

johannesburg, South African Re.
public. has German school which
last June was giving instruction to
113 boys, eighty-four girls and twen-
ty-five children in the kindergarten,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-19

are combination of old and new ma
chinery. AS result, mill after mill
has been closed down during the past
ten years. The price of sugar is SO
low that it cannot be manufactured at
profit without the most skillful
handling.