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The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
1T IS QUITE A TRICK.
r,.a,.s Up string or Barge. z.s.ir..

Picking Up String OF BsrEss Rsquirss
AsFs Than . Little 0snssahhip
"It is all very we'll to talk about the
captains and pilots OF the large sound
steamers having hard times" said an
old-time sailor at the custom house.
''but for real good seamanship you
must go to the captain OF tug He
has to be able to handle his boat as
II It we're about six inches long. and
that is no easy matter" Look at
that" he continued, calling the atten-
ton Of the assembled listeners, and
pointing to q tug slowly steaming out
into the harbor. Just watch him and
ses the way he has to maneuver II you
think handling tug is an easy job"
Then all watched. and truly it did take
more than little skill to handle tho
tug. First, she steamed to the nearest
pair OF barges, and taking a position
at the side. was made fast. A minute
afterward the two barges and the tug
began to move slowly toward another
barge. Then there was considerable
tacktng and moving about. The people
Watching. with the exception Of the old
poAtp Souiu hoI Wudl IL WIZ
all about. but that very soon became
evident, even to the uninitis tad. Tho
checker board moves completed, It WAS
seen that the tug with the barges were
in such position that throwing a tow
line from the stern of one barge to
the bow of the other was easy. The
hawser was paid out until the barges
were far enough apart to be safe and
the crab-like evolutions were repeated.
These were gone through with several
times and each time another barge or
pair of them was added to the tow, and
scarcely an hour after the first barge
was picked up, the tug with six barges
in tow was steaming slowly out of the
harbor, taking an easterly direction.
There, now" said the sailor, what
do you think of that bit of pilotlng?"
and all who had watched the operation
of picking up the tow were Obliged to
acknowledge that easy as it had looked
it would require more than a little sea
knowledge to do the trick without in
juring one or more of the barges and
in anything like the time.-New Lon
don Telegraph.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
Russia Threaten. Turkey.

London, March 2s-The Standard
gives double leaded prominence to the
following special dispatch from Odes-
sa:
There can be no longer any doubt
as to the object of the warlike prepara-
tions now being completed in South
Russia. Nearly 100000 troops have al
ready been modified for active SER
vice. The Black sea squadron, with
transports, Is held in instant readiness.
"The tension in the relations between
st. Petersburg and the sublime porte
becomes every day more acute. The
position is looked upon with the grav-
est apprehension.
IF the Ottoman government, sup
ported by Germany, should prove stub
bornly intactible with regard to Rus
sia's concessionary demands in Asia
Minor, serious complications must in
evitably ensue. The Russian garrisons
In the Caucasus and along the Armen-
ian frontier have been increased four
fold and equipped for active service"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
PLOT UNFOLDING.
Two More Suspects In Goebei Case Con.
fess to Completely

fess to Completely
Frankfort. KY, March 27-It looks
like all the suspects are trying to con-
fess to completely in the Goebel MUIR
der.
Golden has already talked. Henry
Youtsey wanted to talk to-day as soon
as he was arrested. and later in the
day, with Culton, who had just waived
an examination trial, held long con-
ference with the attorneys of the pros
ecuticn with a view to making a full
confession If allowed to go free.
The end seems to be near and posi-
bly, in few hours the minutest details
of the plot will be known and more SEN
sationnl arrests made. The Powers
trial ended abruptly this morning when
the defendant declined to introduce
any testimony at all and rendered a
pardon from Governor Taylor to bar
further proceedings. The pardon was
countersigned by Powers himself as
secretary of state, but Judge Moore
declined to recognize Taylor as gov
rant was overruled and likewise mo-
ton for bail. Judge Moore said:
81 do not believe from the evidence
that Powers fired the fatal shot. but
believe he was connected with the
conspiracy. and l must hold him over
without bail"
CultOn, who was clamoring for n
speedy trial till Golden testified
waived examination trial. Davis was
allowed bail in the sum Of $1,000, while
Culton remains under guard at home
with his sick wife.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
CUBAN FRANCHISE.
BE LIMITED TO THREE CLASSES
This, IT Is Believed, VIII Result to the
Advantage of the People and the Re-
public.

Chicago, March 2T.-A special from
Washington TO the Record says:
The principal object of Secretary
Roots visit to Cuba was to obtain in
formation and advice concerning the
election for municipal officials and pro-
vlncial legislatures, which it is pro-
posed to hold early In May. As 1t will
be the first practical experiment of
self-goyernment in Cuba, the Presi-
dent. Secretary Root and General
Wood are extremely anxious that 1t
snail be success. and there are sew
eral Important questions that must be
Immediately decided. There is differ-
ence of opinion among the Cubans with
whom Secretary Root has consulted as
to whether the vote shall be taken on
the first of May. as has been expected,
or whether it should be postponed un-
til July. which will give time to make
more careful preparations and allow
longer deliberation upon certain points
that are in dispute.
Each OF the six provinces is to be al
lowed to elect local Legislature. to
enact laws for local government sub
ject to the approval of General Wood
and his council. and an effort is being
made to induce the most intelligent and
responsible men to become candidates.
Thus far men of property have been
reluctant about going into politics for
fear of losing caste and suffering en-
barrassment. but Secretary Root Is
very much encouraged since his recent
visit in this respect. 1t is practically
decided that General Woods recon-
mendations concerning the Limitation of
suffrage will be adopted and that three
classes shall be allowed to vote-name-
ly. those who are on the pay rolls of
the Cuban army and received the SIJ
bounty from the United States. all who
can read and write, and all who can
show $3.50 in either real or personal
property.
General Wood thinks that under this
Limitation about 100000 voters will ap-
pear at the polls The population of
Cuba is about 100000. and about one
in five are male adults of voting age.
This makes a total of about 100000
voters. There We're 10000 names on
the payrolls of the Cuban army, which
being deducted leaves 220,Oo0 men to
whom the educational and property
test must be applied. and it can not be
expected that more than half of them
will endure either. The percentage of
illiteracy as disclosed by the recent CEN
sus will be larger than was generally
supposed. and not more than twenty
per cent. of the entire Cuban popula-
ton can read and write.
General Wood argues strenuously
against cheapening the franchise. He
says that the Cubans are all eager to
vote. and that the development of the
island can he promoted rapidly by Of
fering the ballot as prize for educa-
tioR economy and thrift. The coming
generation will seek the schools in or
der to qualify themselves and the pres
ent generation who are too old to learn
to read and write will save their earn
ings and buy property in order to quail
ify themselves.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
Arizona to Have Ostrich Industry.

Phoenix. Ariz., March 27.-The Salt
River Valley, surrounding Phoenix, is
to be made the center of the ostrich in
dustry of the western continent, and
within n few months every bird in the
United States not held for exhibition
purposes, will be brought here. The
ostriches of this valley have been sold
to A. Y. Pearson, New York capital
Ist, who will soon have absolute con-
troll of the ostrich industry In this
country
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
C..hlsr Ruln. q yermon. p.rk.

Rutland, VT; March 27.-With its
doors closed fast and its cashier,
Charles w. Mussey, in jail, a defaulter
for S145,OOO, the Merchants National
Bank of this city. formerly one of the
strongest institutions In the state,
stands tonight on the verge Of ruin,
unless its stockholders come to its as
sistance and help the remaining assets
to pay of the 1851 900 due its deposit.
ors,
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
LORD SALISBURY APOLOGIES.
For Opening of Consul Macrum's Mail by
British Censor.

New York, March PA special to
the Journal and Advertiser from
Washington says:
Lord Salisbury has apologized to the
United States for the opening by the
British censor at Durham of mail ad-
dressed to exConsul Charles L. Ma
crum, at Pretoria.
The apology will be sent to the House
committee on foreign affairs by Secre-
tary Of State Hay when Mr.. Macrums
case against the State Department is
heard.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-03-30
nIa Rnsa SurRnatinu.

Grinder-What! asleep at your desk,
sir, and work so pressing! Meekly-
Excuse me, sir; baby kept me awake
all night Grinder-Then you should
have brought 1t with you to the offca
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

The days OF across the country freight
ing, even where there are rail road
connections, are not over as was ex-
emplified in tnis city to day. Riddles
barger & Fay hired number OF teams
to haul feathers for them from here to
Audubon, it having been found that the
same could be hauled cheaper overland
than they could be shipped over the
great Atlantic & Northern, the differ
ence in cost being about 80 per cent.
The persons who have purchased the
feathers want them shipped over the
Northwestern road and the easiest and
cheapest way to make the connections
was by team. The cost OF rail road
transportation is so high because of the
bulk OF the produce and because the
haul is so short while the terminal
chages are as great as il the distance
we're 1000 miles.-Atlantic Telegraph.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

MARRIEp.-At the home Of the brides
parents two and one half miles east OF
Botna, on Tuesday, January q, 1900
Mr.. James Archer and Miss Nellie
Rbodenbaugh both Of Shelby county.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of about twenty five Of the in
innate relatives and friends OF the con-
tracing parties, Rev. G.. f. Bertch. Of
the Botna U. b. church officiating.
After the ceremony sumptuous repast
was served in which all freely partici-
pated. The contracting parties are we'll
and favorably known in the vicinity Of
Botna and all join in wishing them a
happy future.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

When E. N. Taggart was in the north
west part of the state last week on bust
ness he was at Holstein where he found
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester AIRY. They are
conducting a department store there
and are succeeding quite we'll. They
endured after Audubon friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

For SALE.-The entire livery stock in
theJ. p. Tharnish livery barn. Call or
inquire Of Mrs. Elizabeth Tharnish, adj
ministratrix
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Little Miss. Gladys Funk entertained
a number OF her little girl friends at a
birthday party last Thursday evening.
She was six years old. They had de-
liphtful time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

"Quills and Feathers" is the title of
an attractive booklet on the purchase
of quilts, issued by The Warren Feath-
erbone Co., of Three Oaks, Mich. 1t is
mailed free.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

johnson & Scott are adding steam
wheel drill to their machine shop equip
ment for the purpose of drilling holes in
wagon wheels, etc. This will enable
them to do that kind OF work considera-
bly easier
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

@. & NV. AT AUDUBON.

C.&N..W. AT AUDUBON.
No. 81, arrive $3.50 am. No. so, depart Q 80 AIN
No. 50, arrive 4:20p. IN. No. 81, depart s 10 pm
Sunday Passenger arrives at $40 .. m. and
eparts at 8 40 pm,
J. A. HUMIsToN, Agent.
@. X. I. & p. AT AUDUBON.
No. 3il arrive s:45 a. m. No. $40 leaves IL 0l p
No. 343arriye 4:56 y. IN. No. 344 leaves 25 .. m
Sunday Passenger arrives at $50 a. IN. and
departs at 0;55 a. IN.
W W. SMITH. Agent
Q. NJ g. ST. p. AT MANNING.
GOING EAST. GOING WEST.
No.2 Pass. 2:2s p. IN. | No. I, Limited 1891 a.
No. 4, Limited 10 :l9 pm NC.S lt;s l2:p.m
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

We shall continue the law business in
all its branches as well as loans and
real estate. All matters entrusted to US
will receive careful attention as hereto,
fore. NASH 4 PHELPS. "a
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

County Superintendent Farquhar
held his first regular monthly examina-
ton Friday and Saturday. Eighteen
persons took the examination. MIR.
Farquhar takes hold Of the duties OF
his office nicely. There is no doubt
that he will make very competent and
pood officer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

A. ii. Anderson who lives east Of town
has bought farm in Foster county,
North Dakota, and expects to move up
in a few weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

J. r. Pound carries full line Of Never
slip horseshoes. As shoes for driving
horses the Never-slip has no equal.
2u.I
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

d. P. Repass and little boy were in
town last Saturday. MIR. Repass is
prospecting at Dexter and is enjoying
his work.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

J. G.. Davis has quantity of timothy
hay, slough hay, and millet for sale at
his place out northeast Of town. 6w*
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Low prices on water tanks, doors
windows and all kinds OF mill work. Be-
fore buying elsewhere call on Hart Il
Eddy at the Planning Mill. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Something your girl will always be
delighted with, the bon bon and choco-
lote boxes OF candy at Brorson's drug
store. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Good eighty acre farm in south west
Hamlin township for sale quick.
n. III. W. HANNA.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01
FART LOANS

S per cent interest, once a
year, SlOO optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
CHARLES BAGLEY.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Try the Peerless or White Lily flour,
the best in the market. For sale only
by /. W. Baker.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

Go to Burnside's for best grades Of
hard and soft coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

A dime social will be given at the
home Of Mrs. Emma Chapman on next
Friday evening. Refreshments will be
oarya1
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

have lot of home made comforts to
close out at bargain.
42w /. W. BAKER.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

{. S. McLeran, ID. ID. S, office
over McGuire's grocery. Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01
Audubon Markets.

)rrected every Thursday .
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-01

WHITE SPREADS.
White Spreads Marsaes pattern size 7lxS6 weight A lbs
White Spreads Marsa pattern size SOx0O weght
White Marsaes Spreads S,x9O weight ia special Sl15
White Spreads Marsal pattern size SOxs0 weight
Crochet nged Spreads weight lbs inch knoed fringe
Spreads inge ready use Other grades
in hemmed and fringed up .. - $500
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
YOUR WANTS CEASE TO EXIST WHEN ADVERTISED THE DAILY DEMOCRAT

FOR SALE-By Bruner- -Goodbue-
Cooke Co., Both phones, No. Is; 232
s. Main st.:
Two farms, adjoining, miles from
Wooster, best soil In the state. no
waste land, good chance to right party,
106 Codding ST., lot 60x15O, Z room
house, $1,000.
Lot on Zellers ST., near Washington
ST., cheap.
125 Campbell. 8 rooms, new build
ings, $1700.
402 w. Exchange, s rooms and barn,
lot 60x20O, $4,000.
140 S. Maple, good location, paved
street, $2500.
Nice o room house, large lot, modern,
Maple St, $1,000.
3 room house, Hart St, cheap, $500.
The undivided. "a interest of q good
brick business block on Howard ST.,
pays big rent, 80 feet front.
Elegant deep lot on Park ST., at a
bargain.
10 room house on Canal ST. This is a
bargain; owner paid $4,000 for it, will
take $1400.
No. 800 w. Thornton, rooms new
ly painted, $4,000.
10 room house, e. Market, all modern,
will sell or trade.
6 acres on Johnston ST., good for al.
loting, $500 per acre.
We have other desirable places for
sale. We can help you to own a home
Call, write, or phone.
The Bruner-Goodhue- Cooke Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

dinarlly sold as Erusslc acid is 9S parts
water to two parts of the drug. Even
in this form 1t is very deadly. A 20
per cent mixture of the acid would kill
nearly as quickly as If pure.
Atropine, though it has no harmful
odor, is so deadly that as much of it as
would adhere to the end of a moistened
forefnger would instantly cause death.
Cyanide OF potassium has a pleasant
smell, which is not injurious, but %
small quantity swallowed kills at once.
Pure ammonia, IL inhaled, would
cause death almost as quickly as prus-
sic acid.
When a carboy of nitric acid is bro
ken, some one has to suffer. 1t will
burn wood, eat through iron plates and
destroy whatever 1t touches. Such an
accident once happened in an acid fac
tory. Every one ran away, leaving
the acid to amuse itself by setting
fire to things. Soon 1t was seen that
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

READ! GREAT BARGAIN! READ!
Are you looking for the best real es-
tate bargain ever offered? Call at No.
357 $. Main stand get full particulars.
A good seven room house and barn, IN
acres of land with all kinds of fruit
trees. Property is located Mt No. 149
Dayton ST., North Hill. If sold i'm
mediately, $1,000 will buy this prop
erty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
PHENOM ENA
Reported From New Mexico-Sub-
terranean River Discovered.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aug. iS,--
(Spl.)--A Pintada Ranchman who was
in the city yesterday, reported a cur
ious phenomena at Aguna Negra, Gu
adalupe county On Tuesday the in
habltants were awakened by rumb-
ling noise, like that of an earthquake.
Subsequent investigation revealed that
several hundred acres of prairie had
sunk about ten feet and the cavity had
filed with water, although there had
been no rainfall. In few days the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
}aes. GlsSLL6ap.
u Es.s Al I8Ses, AfSSs& SSfS..s;,,Rs'

North Bound.
Cin., Columbus and Clev.. '6:05 am
Akron and Pittsburg. 80. 1920 am
Col, Millersburg &c Cleve. III :3S am
Gin, Col and Cleveland. -. '4:15 pm
Pitts, Bal. Wash. & N. Y. .'2:30 pm
South Bound.
Clevd., Coils. and Gin. 49,. ."9:46 am
New York, Pitts. and Akron, runs
only to Barberton.). $50. *11:10 am
Clevd. Millersburg and Coils. 1913 pm
Pittsburg and Akron, Guns only
to Akron .............. "S:lO pm
Clevd., Coils. and Gin, -. S9:07 pm
Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
q. A. R. RATES TO CHICAGO.

G.. A. r. RATES TO CHICAGO.
$5S5 Akron to Chicago and return
via B. & o. r. R. Aug. 25th to Goth.
Return limit Aug, 81, subject to extern
sion until Sept. 30th The B. & @. R.
r. is the shortest and most direct lire
to Chicago and only line running day
train Chicago to Akron. Trains leave
Akron 1910 a. M. 8 p. m. and il p. m.
Returning leave Chicago 1920 a. M.
$3.50 p. m. and 8 p. m. No change Of
cars. For further information see g. d.
Honodle, ticket agent, Union depot.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

full calamity"
"But won't you explainiD persisted.
II will, sir. Thar was n mortgage
on the claim, and was feelin as big
as any Of my neighhors and takin
things easy when my wife was left
5000. Stranger, dare tell you what
she did with that money!
"She didn't lose itT'
"No, sir. She jest paid that mort
gage. bought two hosses and plow,
and this mornin was bounced out of
my own cabin bekase wouldn't peel
of my coat aud go to work! Yes, sir,
you are right. It's calamity, ca
lamity that's landed me on the outside,
and between my burned pride and her
blamed spunk somebody'l be eatin
grass afore Saturday night"
NJ. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

a railway carriage occupied by three or
four members of the opposite sex. One
OF them, in the familiar style we know
so well, produced cigar and his
matchbox and said:
II trust, madam, that smoking is not
disagreeable to your
Really, SIR" with the sweetest OF
smiles, ~ can't TELL for as yet no gen,
tleman has smoked in my presence
Pick-Me-U Up.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

He was relieved OF $27 and watch,
but before being allowed to proceed
the man with the guns made him re-
peat the Lords Prayer and sing a
song. The Judge feels that he has lost
any amount OF dignity by the transac.
ton, as he couldn't remember more
than half the prayer, and the man was
mean enough 10 tell him that he sang
like crow, The sheriff is out v%h q
posse. but the fellow has probably
made good his escape. III. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
The peadiiest poison..

The discoyerer of prussic acid was
Instantly killed by inhaling one Whit
of his own handiwork.
Pure prussic acid is never sold or
handled The smell OF it is always
fatal. 1t kills not in three minutes or
half an hour, but the instant 1t enters
the lungs as a gas. The mixture or.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

with a gun in either hand and settling
the matter in five minutes he sneaked
into town and employed lawyer to
bring suit Ter $4,000. This obliged We
TO call on the lawyer and round him tiP
into corner of his office and ask him
what he was going to do about it, and
It took him half an hour more to with
draw the suit and collect the costs OF
Cox. We occasionally libel folks, as
our aim is to keep at tho top, but we
always figure that n man who is a man
will come bustling in and take a snap
shot at us If things hurt his feelings.
Mr.. Cox displayed very poor judgment
The report that Judge Bateman was
held up the other day while returning
from Lone Jack turns out to be true.
The robber had two guns and yell.
and his honor didn't stop to argue legal
points before throwing up bis hands.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

FOR SALE-By @. Fl. Jones and s.
Il. Jones, 80 Central building.
Six room house, nice shade and barn.
Champlain st. Special bargain at $3.50.
Good home 127 Stone st. Make us an
offer on it.
We have some hot weather bargains,
but they must be sold quickly.
Call and let us show you some of
them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
NOT UNDER MORTGAGE.
But the Farmer Had More Than Tha,
TO vex Him.

1t came out as journeyed on horse
back through Dakota that almost every
settlers land was under mortgage, and
one day when came upon a pioneer
seated on the grass by the roadside
with troubled look on his face ask
ed him IL 1t was the mortgage he was
worrying about
"Wuss than that, stranger" he re-
piled as he looked up wearily.
sickness or death In the family"
"Wuss than that"
"Then 1t must be a calamity indeed,
You didn't lose family and home by
prairie fref"
"Nope. but you are right about it's
bein calamity. I've been tryin to
think of that wond for two hours past.
Yss, sir, you can put it down as an aw-