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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
PANIC IN HONOLULU.
Thirty-EIght Deaths From Plague, Ono q
Whits Woman--Armcd Mob
MT Hllo.


VICTORIA, B. O., Jan. 26.-The
steamer Miowara, arrived here, has
news Of 3S deaths at Honolulu from the
plague, one white woman of good
GLASS. The city is panicstricken. An
armed mob prevents the landing OF
steamers at Hilo. Cooper, of the board
Of health Of Honolulu, had ten blocks
burned. DIR. Carmichael has been or
dcred to Manila. Thirty.four hundred
Japanese at Honolulu are in quarantine.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-No informa-
ton regarding the latest phase of the
plague situation at Honolulu, as re.
ported by the steamer arrived at Victo-
ria, was received by the marine hospital
service here. Surgeon General Wyman
feels confident that the authorities are
doing all in their power to prevent its
spread, as shown by the action OF Mr..
Cooper in burning ten blocks, which
are presumably in Chinatown. I'M
provements in the sewerage system and
in drainage facilities are under way and
a filtration plant is to be established for
purifying the drinking water used by
the people. Contrary to report DR.. Car
michael has not been ordered to Manila.
He had been directed to make prepara-
tions for leaving when the plague mani.
Tested itself and still remains on duty
there.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
FAIRY SOAP
Being Handled to Good Advantage by
J. ]. BrasaemIe.

After years of careful, thorough ex-
pertinent, and large expenditure Of
capital, the n. *. Fairbank Soap COM
pany, of Chicago, has succeeded in
producing n white, toilet soap, whose
quality and purity is unsurpassed. 1t
is purely and solely toilet soap, and
the ingredients used In its manufac-
turc are selected not only for the
cleansing qualities, but for curative
purposes as well.
Desiring to handle only those goods
which best please his customers, and
which can be sold with an assurance
as to quality, ]. j. Brasaemlc, of the
South Howard st. SC and 10c store, has
added to his large stock of goods n
department wholly given up to the
handling and displaying of the Fair
bank Fairy toilet soap. Miss Eliza.
beth Brooks is In charge Of the de-
partment as demonstration, and is
fully competent to explain the virtues
Of this soap, which has already evil
denced beyond doubt its popular
ity with customers.
Six bars of the Fairy toilet soap is
sold for % cents. With each % cent
sale, beautiful calendar and picture
are given. All who have longed for
n strictly pure soap, and who are de-
sirous of securing collection of tine
pictures should call at ]. J. Brasac-
niles SC and 10c store, lis South How
ard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
Watching Developments In the
enraOil Field. 20.
Seen. to .be' cSss'di'ab's mystery
About AHAIr. v /



Barberton, Jan. 26.-The news that
the Standard Oil Co. is about to drill
for oil on the Orr farm Is not confirmed
by the owners of the land, but nt the
same time there are facts tending to
show that moves are being made in
that direction. Men on the inside state
that agents of the oil trust have been
here on several occasions in an earnest
endeavor to learn all they could con-
cerning Van Campen's well.
An experienced oil man said to re-
porter for the Democrat; IL don't be-
lieve there is word Of truth in the
report that the Standard will drill for
oil, because that company never drills
for oil until at least pne well has been
developed in the territory"
This may all be true enough, but
when there is any oil drilling the Stan
dard has I'm agent around and they
generally learn just what Il well has.
1t is believed here that Van Campen's
we'll has oil In paying quantities and
that the Standard people are aware of
that fact. About Jan. 10, w. II. Man
ming, Il former Akron man, was here
representing himself as an agent for
the Bell Telephone Co. One day when
cornered he admitted he was an agent
for the Standard Oil Co., but used ev-
cry method TO have it kept quiet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
And Also Promising to
Marry a Girl,
Who Now Presents Her Claims
With vigor.
Chief Harrison Receives a Letter
That May Clear up the Mystery.

Curtis Wilson, who will be arraigned
in Mayors court Saturday morning, on
charge of stealing 81 cash and a
quantity of cigars from Alderfer's con-
fectionery store last Tuesday night,
has been leading an exceedingly active
life for boy of 10 years.
Besides confessing to burglarlzing
Alderfer's store, the young man has
also admitted to Prisonkeeper Washer
that OH the night of December "a, he
took diamond ring and diamond
brooch from ]. 2. Hale's jewelry store,
154 South Main st. Prisonleeper
Washer has recovered the ring, and
also expects to get the brooch.
Wilson was in humor to confess,
and also admitted to Officer Washer
that it was he who three weeks ago,
stole two bicycles, one from in front
Of Webster, Camp & Lanes office, and
the other from in front of OILERS
cigar store. One of the wheels has
been recovered, and Mr.. Washer will
also procure the other, which was sold
In Cleveland.
While these accusations and confes-
si0ns were in progress, Miss Katie
Rex, of Akron, visited the prison.
"He promised to marry me-" Katie
said to Prlsonkeeper Washer. If the
marriage does not take place, Kathar-
inc will also join the list of accusers,
and her accusation will be of very
delicate nature.
Chief of Police Harrison has receiv-
cd letter from Mrs. b. Burke, Of 727
West Sixty-frst ST., Chicago, which
may interest those who We're talking
about the presence of Mrs. Leutgert in
this city. 1t may indicate that Wis.,
ions of Mrs. Leutgert are not the only
mysterious characters on the road.
The letter referred to the notices in
Chicago papers, relative to myster-
ious woman being in Akron. The des-
cription given of the woman, whom
Mrs. Burke stated was her daughter,
was black hair, sprightly built. medi-
UNI height, weight 100 pounds. sallow
complexion, age 33 years. FIVE gold
crown teeth, and melancholy disposi-
tlon.
"If in your city," the letter conclud-
ed, wire information aud d.oblige a sor-
rowing, widowed mother and two Sis
ters."
Bert Crummel, tlmekeeper for the
Central Union Telephone company
was arrested Thursday, charged with
assault and battery by Moses Chap
man, who was engaged In digging n
ditch on East Mill ST., and who claims
that when he asked Crummel for his
time the latter struck him In the face
with his fist. The defendant was ar
raigned in Mayors court Friday morn.
ing and fined So and costs.
Case against o. A. Chaffee, accused
of assaulting his wife, has been con-
tinued to Saturday morning.
Luella Edwards, the couchee-
couchee dancer, about whom so much
was written a couple of weeks ago,
was released from the city prison Fri.
day morning.
John Geringer, intoxicatlon, 81 and
costs.
Wni. Siepert James Moran, Leroy
DeGraw and Wm. Smith, vagrants,
10 days and costs; Chas. Nichols and
John Heston, same, dismissed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26

Increase In. the Business
at Barberton.
Magic City Telephone Company Has
( 115 Subscribers Officers Elected.


The Akron Peoples Telephone COM
pany has 115 telephones in operation
ut Barberton.
The increase in business has been
rapid since the new managers took
control of the Magic City exchange.
At the annual meeting of the Magic
City Telephone company, which is
controlled by the Akron company, the
following officers were elected: e.
NJ. Buel, president; VIII Christy, vice
president; Charles zimmerman, secrc-
tary; NJ. l.. Shook. treasurer; L. G.
Frese, manager
In this city, the Akron company is
ready to string cables on Forge and
Market SITS. The messenger wires are
in position and in q few days these
streets will be equipped.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Alexander FL. Commnis, Akron 80. .27
Ethel II. l.. Sheldon, Akron .25
Grooln's occupation, lawyer.
George Cocanower, Akron 80
Eliza Vitou, Akron. ................35
Groom's occupation, carpenter.
Ernest W. Ingraham Akron ..... ..22
Viola Mason. Akron ..............21
Grooin's occupation, printer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-26
BIRTHS.

YONTZ--Jan. %, to Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Yontz, 112 Orchard Court, son.
WRIGHT-Jan. 90, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Wright 116 Wolf St, a son.
STANWOOD--Jan. 23, to Mr.. and
Mrs. e. A. W. Stanwood, 1868 South
Main ST., son.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
North Carolina

The good people Of North Carolina
are wont Of late to do tall Boosting OF
the development of the cotton man
ufacturing industry OF the State,
which is something worth Boosting OF
without doubt: that they do not write
and say enough about the remarkable
growth Of our tobacco interests.
In the past few years North Carolina
has risen to be the largest tobacco
manufacturing State in the South and
the third largest in the United States.
In the production Of smoking tobacco
she leads all others; in chewing to-
bacco, she is surpassed by only two
States.
North Carolina's tobacco crop has
become in the last decade to be next
in size to that of Kentucky, the lead
ing State Of the Union.
Tobacco has also most brilliant re-
cord as town builder. North Caro-
lima is making fine industrial progress,
and the weed more than anything
else has contributed to the advance
ment of the State-Winston Tobacco
Journal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
TO FIGHT THE PAPER TRUST.

The editors of North Carolina can
accomplish much if they will stand
tooethcr for business. At the Ashe-
vile session Of the Press Association
a resolution was passed favoring the
establishing Of paper mill in this
State. and giving such an enterprise
encouragement and patronage, all
things being equal. "A committee
was appointed to investigate the mat
ter and also look to the formation OF
a company. Our townsman, Gen, }.
5. Carr, heartily approved Of the
movement, and Immediately said he
would take stock in it to the amount
Of s1O, 900. BY this act he shows his
interest and faith in the newspaper
fraternity in the State he loves SO
well. and it is a handsome start for
the organization Of a tirst-class paper
mill in North Carolina. With this
incentive we hope the committee will
be able to report soon gratifying pro-
gress With such an enterprise, con-
Quoted by business men, the news
papers Of North Carolina will be in
dependent Of the newspaper trust,
and we have not the least doubt but
that it will be a success from the
Durham Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
Dryan'a Sincerity.

Some people have been struck with
wonder at the fact that any man
could have said rs much As Mr.. BRYAN
has said within the past four years
and preserve marked consistency in
every utt"rancr. The secret of this
i the mans honesty to his cOnvic-
lions. his deep and abiding sincerity
and his immovabIe Loyalty to the vel
fare of the people. He speaks the
truth. truth without ambiguity or the
slightest purpos" to deceive. and 4
witness who tells the truth. the whole
truth and nothing hut the truth is hard
to trap, either upon direct or cross
examination. By hi- frank. honest
and straightforward course, Mr.. Bryan
has won the confidence of millions Of
American citizens. and has wrung
from many who oppose him tributes
to his sincerity. In striking contrast
with the vacillating and weather.
cock proclivltics of Mckinley is the
firm adherence to principle of Bryan.
Winston SCHtiHi.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
AS TO THE REUNIONS OF THE
BLUE AND THE GRAY.

The revival Of the roiect at the
reunion ii the Grand Army of the
Republic, at Chicago. to have next
year Il grand reunion of the Blue and
the Gray did credit to the hearts of
the veterans Of Grant and Sherman
and Sheridan. Nevertheless, we are
Of the opinion that the Confederate
veterans Of Richmond are entirely
right i'll their position that such re-
unions are inexpedient and ll-ad-
viseh.
There is no longer any luminosity
between the sections rs such The
South has sent her sons to the North
and to the West. and in every line OF
honorable endearor they have achieved
distinction: the North has sent her
capital int" the South in ever increas-
ing volume and our industries have
been Iuickened by Yankee energy
and enterprise; each section is proud
Of the achievements Of Il reunited
country. All this is most comfortable
and commendable. But reunion of
the veterans Of the North and the
south rests on quite other grounds
and offers quite different possibilities
Nlnetv-nlne out of a hundred of the
veterans of either side could camp to-
gether without anything unpleasant
or regretahle happening, but. I'M
fortunately, the hundredth man can
be depended on to contrive all the I'M
p!easantness needed to mar an occas-
ION that does not rest upon any too
solid basis of good-followship.
The wounds of the war have healed
yes: but the scars are still sensitive,
and its no good prodding them with
the finger. These reunions seem to
rest upon an eNaggeration Of very
proper sentiment rather than upon
the sentiment itself and exaggerated
sentiments are extremely attenuated
basis for anything. Time will take
care Of any lingering bitterness of the
war between the States; to forget is
better than to explain, when the mat
ter is past mending. Mutual assur-
anceS Of esteem and regard as between
the Blue and the Gray are no longer
necessary. They can be taken for
granted. The reunions are poetic in
their way. doubtless. as seen from
affair. But it is difficult to live I'D to
the poetic and something usually
ruffies the surface Of things. as at
Atlanta.
Good feeling between the veterans
OF either side is more likely to be pro-
NOTED by their meeting, not As men
who once fought one another to the
bitter end for principle. as to which
they have not changed their views,
but as citizens of common country.
1t Is better that they should ignore
the fact that they were once enemies
than to afford opportunities for the
extremes of one side or the other to
show that some are enemies still
Norfolk Irginian-Pilot.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
Ii Tells The Tale.

The following is clipped from the
Progressire Farmer and has more Of
the kernal Of truth than is usually
packed in 80 many, words:
:. 1t has been agreed that newspaper
subscriptions are Al infallible test OF
a mans honesty. They will sooner
or later discover the man. If he is
dishonest he will cheat the printer
some way-deelare he has paid when
he has not; sent money in the mails
which was lost: will take the paper
and not pay for it on the ground that
he never subscribed for it: or move
off and leave it coming to the office
he left Thousands of alleged Chris
, tians are dishonest in this particular,
at least, and the printers book will
tell fearful tales at the final judg-
ment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
Worse on Them Than We Are.
(Murphy Democrat

There is not the slightest doubt
that the North is far bitterer in its
race prejudice against the negro than
the south. If conditions could be re-
versed and the vast negro population
in the South transported to the North,
and the comparatively small negro
population of that section transferred
to our borders, there is little doubt
that there would be hell on earth
North Of Mason and DiAon's line.
In reference to the recent remark
able race riot in New York, the SIN.
OF that city, acknowledges the force
of general comment Of Southern pa
pcrs that .'Northern people might
becomingly reflect on the Bibiica! IL
Illustration Of the beam and the mote
before venturinG to anathematlze
their Southern brethren for negro
outrageS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
An Honor to the Profession.
(WilSOn News.

The press Of the State is to be con-
graduated on the election Of Rev.
L. n. Ivey as President Of the State
Press Association. Mr.. Ivey is not
alone an eloquent preacher, but is a
strong and able editor. He is an
honor to the profession and the AS
ISOLATION will take on new life under
his presidency.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
Original Observations.

VI = 'TT'@t@T Ut :
Most men oi mark are those who
can't write.
The .-duck Of i @irl- o"ght to be a
good swimmer.
Isn't the ehirt-w..i,t man fit com
panion for the tom-boy girl
The sweetest meets Of life are two
lovers folded in each others arms.
Dealers in antiquities will pay big
price for the last straw which broke
the camcI'S back
The Richmond Di&patrh is SURPRISED
that Northern girls are wearing white
duck trousers We ALWAYS thought
il was customary for women t" ''w"ar
the brcrchc-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

No generous act ever returns to the
actor empty. Even if there be no APP
parent result, there is always a sub
jective good. If only we deal gener-
ously and kindly with the black man,
be sure the benefits, both objective
and subjective, will be forthcoming,
Richmond Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

The Birmingham Age-Herald has
almost settled it. That paper say:
The long and short Of it is, if Bryan
should carry either New York or
Illinois he will be elected, for he will
carry Indiana, which will make good
any losses he may encounter from the
loss of 1896"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

OF course in this day and time one
should not say that he is opposed to
missions, but in our opinion the good
men and women murdered in China
were worth more than every almond
eyed heather in the empire.-Durham
Uerald
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

''Wash," said the old gentleman
sadly. II have only one daughter"
That needn't worry you,' replied
the prospective son-in-law. Il only
want one.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
CHINESE PROBLEM DISCUSSED.

Can China be Sayed?" is the title
Of an exhaustive article by Talcott
William, in the Rcrie1O Of Recieu,s for
September. Mr. Williams possesses
rare fund OF information on Orien
tai ubiects, and he has a definite
programme to offer for the solution Of
the world problem i'll China. Taking
as a model the Imperial Customs Ser
vice, 80 long and ably administered
by Sir Robert Hart, Mr.. Williams pro-
poses to organize the Chinese Govern
mcut in a system Of com missions,
under nOminallv Chinese control, but
otilcered by Europeans, ust a the
customs service is now oilicered The
present Chinese civil service machine
would be retained. because it is
suited to the temper and needs Of the
people. In the same magazine is an
| able defense Of the missionaries in
China BY the Rev. James :. Dennis,
| ID. D.. the author of "Christian Mis-
| siOns and Social Progress Japan j
Present Attitude Towards China" is
the subIect q! a paper written in
Japan "a recently as July 24th, by
Mr., Joseph King Goodrich. an exper-
fenced observer Of Japanese politics
| and the Rev William y. Brewster, a
| missionary of the American Metho-
dist Church at Hinghua, writes from
| that point OF view regarding the duty
! of the United States Government in
| the coming reconstruction Of China.
| | hp,p four art irl.s have, bpan writ, "A n
| within 4 few weeks, from four dis
tlnCt points Of view, by men long
| familiar with the conditions about
which they write, and with direct
| reference To the, present crisis.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
REFORMATORY FOR YOUTHFUL
CRIMINALS.

At the last meeting OF the North
Carolina Press Association reso-
luton was adopted favoring the es-
tablishmcnt OF reformatory for
youthful criminals. and 4 petition
was signed calling upon the Lesisla-
ture to consider the matter. and put
such an institution upon its feet.
This should meet the approval of all
persons who desire to see the State
progress, and aid in the betterment of
fallen humanity. Statistics show
that large per cent. Of children who
have been convicted of crimes and
placed in reformatories have been
rescued from their downward tenden-
cies and made better citizens: where
as in our penitentiaries. where Youths
are surrounded by hardened crimi-
mails. their environment has been
such As to turn them out worse cases
than when they went in. A reforma-
tory is good thing. and North Caro-
lima should have one.-Durham Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

a very brief extract from the Chi
cage Chronicle speaks volumes. That
paper says: The race question is
drawing unpleasantly near to Chi
cago. Several times of late conditions
on the public highway have seemed
to be rife for an outbreak similar to
those at Akron and New York. Good
luck may not always intervene in the
interest of order and our good name"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

When man falls out of a balloon
he realizes what hard world this is.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

The reason most people are poor is
because they spend their money be-
fore they get it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

No man can ever be as good as he
looks in his wedding clothes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

1t is better for the negro himself
that he be removed-for the present
at least-as factor in politics. 1t
people of Virginia if they are re-
leased from the provocation. tempta-
ton and excuse for violating moral
and statute laws to hold the State
Richmond NeWS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

THE New York U'orM prints the
following significant little editorials:
No President has been reelected
since Grant-that is in heavyweight
years.
No President has been renominated
since Grant except Harrison and
Cleveland, and both were defeated for
a second continuous term-that is. no
President since Grant has had a sec
Ond continuous term.
In 1888 Cleveland seemed to be
absolutely sure Of reelection. but he
was defeated.
In 1892 Harrison seemed to be sure
of reelection. but he was defeated
VIII Mr.. Mckinley furnish a third
example, and will history repeat it.
self?
Beware Of the silent, stayath home
vote
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

The address of the president of the
Press Association contains many valu-
able suggestions as to the conduct of
the business end Of a newspaper. If
the newspaper men of the State were
to apply the same rules to their bust
ness as does the merchant or manu-
facturer they could all afford to wear
silk hats and diamonds in their shirt
fronts. durham Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

Mary had little lam:
She got it from her mother
For stealing bread and cake and jam
She doesn't want another.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
NORTH CAROLINA NOT IN DOUBT.

The st. Paul, Mimi. PtoNecr Press
says: '.North Carolina is in doubt"
OF course, it means that it is doubt
full whether the vote of North Caro-
lima will be given to Mckinley or
Bryan. North Carolina may be in
doubt about some things, but we can
assure the Pioneer Press that nobody
in this vicinity doubts which way the
State will 90 in November. If the
result OF the Presidential election
depends upon North Carolina, Bryan
will be the next President. The
Pioneer Press is published q long way
from North Carolina bat ii ought to
possess sources Of information that
would prevent II from falling into
such blundcr "a to place the Old
North State in the doubtful column.
-Lvnchburg (Na.) -idralcc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20
4 Matter Oh business.

A mans diary is sort of him book
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

NOTE.-tDaily except Sunday. Cen
trail time. SEastern time.
Dining Cars between New York and
Richmond. and Hamlet and Savannah on
trains Nos. II and ~.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

The straw hat is awaiting the call
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-20

IAN exchange congresses solid
chunk of truth into rhyme in this
fashion: