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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

will buy all the old horses
and mares that you do not want to
keep over winter. II. G. Thinner
man, PIG Furnace ST., Akron, O..
Tel. 32G. 1856 II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09

FOR SALE-If you want first.
class driving horse, finely mated
coach or carriage team, call Mt Stein.
er's Stock Barn, No. 1850 South Main
st. Nothing but tirst-class horses
kept in stock. n. r. Steiner, Propr.
Tel. 1874. John Q. Martin, Mgr.
mch is. 1000
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09

FOR SALE-A good lot situated In the
best dwelling portion of the city. II
Interested, address L. II. r. 220.226s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09
WAhTED--MAlE HELP.

WANTED-Agcnts In every county
to handle Coin on Money" sold
exclusively through agents, For
further Information, address Coin
Publishing Co., s Studio Bldgs., cor
ner State and Ohio sts., Chicago
20o II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09

FOR SALE-old newspapers at the
Democrat office, suitable for shelves,
under carpets, ETC.; 90 papers for Zoe.
220-2a1f
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-F'rom $500 and
upward on household goods or any
chattel security and allow the goods
TO remain IN your possession. Can
repay MS in monthly installments.
Room IA, Arcade block. Office hours
$3.50 to 11:3O AM, l:30 to 3 pm.
l.. c. Miller ~ Ivy Miller.
309-321 If
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
TAILORS TO The TRADE.
\ Combination Which VIM Control the
Wholesale Custom Tailor Industry
of the Country.

Chicago, Jan. 16.--The Record says:
Negotiations are pending for the con-
solidation of Chicago "tailors to the
trade" with a capitalization of S.
100000 or more. The new combina.
ton will be known as the united
tailors," and will apparently con-
troll the wholesale custom tailoring
industry of the country. The inter-
ests to be merged represents BUSH
ness volume of over $1O,OOO,OOO year.
Relief from trade abuses and the
evils of excessive competition are
named as the motives of the amalga-
nation, rather than an attempt at a
corner" In the one item of SAM
pie books alone it is estimated saw
ing of $1,0O0,OO0 year will result.
The tailor to the trade" business
is product Of the last Is years. 1t
has made heavy inroads upon the
ready-made clothing industry. The
plan consists of supplying agents all
over the country with sample books
and measurement directions for selec-
ton of style and goods, all orders
being mailed to where the clothes are
manufactured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Chicago, Jan. 16.--Nearly 100 guests
who assembled at $50 Canal street to
witness the wedding of Morris Pol
lack and Annie Schan, were poisoned
during dinner which followed the
wedding ceremony. In less than half
an hour after dinner nearly every
one in the hall was in helpless
condition. What article of food con-
tanned the poison no one has been
able to learn, but the most popular
belief is that it was the chicken,
which had been prepared in copper
kettle. So far no deaths have been
reported but many are seriously Ill,
including the bride and groom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13.-The general
impression here is that William ].
Bryan is misquoted by the Utah cor
respondent of the Commercial Bulle-
tin on the subject of free wool. At
the Jacksonian banquet held here last
Monday night which was generally
accepted as the real opening of Bry-
ans campaign for the presidential
nomination this year, he was very
guarded in his statements and gave
out brief extract of the speech to
the press in which no mention what
ever is made of protection. This
speech dealt only with the money
question, the trusts and imperialism.
If Mr.. Bryan has changed his views
upon the tariff, none in Omaha can
be found who knows it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Washington, Jan. ia statement
of the gross postal receipts for De-
cember, 1899, as compared with the re-
ceipts for the same month during
the preceding year, shows net in
crease of $199,S35, or five per cent.
The total receipts for last December
were $4,162,O3S. New York, Chicago,
Philadelphia, Boston, st. Louis, Gin
cinnati, Brooklyn, Baltimore and
Pittsburgh have all shown increases.
San Francisco's receipts decreased
rs per cent. The largest per centage
of increase shown was at Albany,
PIG per cent. Decreases are shown
at Providence, r. l., Lowell, Mass,
New Haven, Conn, Hartford. Conn.,,
Peoria. ILL.,, and st. Joseph, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

London, Jan. l6, - Gen. Buffers
latest authentic word as to what he
and his 10000 men are doing was
wired from Springfield after his first
forward step. Striving to think out
the unknown, London is confused by
surmise and rumor and disquieted by
suspense, Spencer Wilkinson, the
lucid military expert of the Morning
Post, asserts that the Boer force in
northern Natal is larger than Gen.
Buffers and Sir George Whites to-
gether, so that the Beers are able to
leave force around Ladysmith larger
than that within the town and yet to
oppose Gen. Butler with force supe-
rior to his own. Reports from the
Boer camps affirm that the circle of
investment has been drawn closer by
the occupation of some hills nearer
the town, thus liberating reinforce
ments to oppose Gen. Butler.
Kruger Issues u Proclamation.
London, jan ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail, dated January 10, from
Lourenzo Marques, says: president
Kruger has issued proclamation or
dering all burghers TO the front.
The \olksstem. the Transyaa official
organ, suggests that the moment the
British cross the border the gold in
dustry should be irretrievably de-
stroyed. President Kruger issued a
circular, dated January $, to Boer
commandants and burghers, urging
them to show more energy in the
Transyaal cause. He quotes Psalm
80, verse Z, as God-given instruc-
lions to the burghers and says that
the British have fixed their faith in
Psalm 50. He also quotes Psalm 50,
verses 10 and IA, and asserts that he
has searched the Bible without being
able to find any other mode which can
be followed by the Beers, who must
fight in the name Of the Lord II is
said that there are nearly 5000 Brit
ish prisoners in Pretoria"
LABYRINTH Deprcsn~a The Boera
London. Jan. i6.-The correspon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

New York, Jan. 16.-Commissioner
of Charities Keller yesterday dis
missed from the Metropolitan hos
pital, on Blackwell's island, IL ply
sicians who, because of differences
with Supt. George T. Stewart, of the
institution, on Sunday, hanged him
in efiigy in the morgue, using a ca
daver for the purpose, Pinned to
the breast of the corpse, which was
suspended from the ceiling by means
of a rope, was placard bearing an
opprobrious reference to the superin-
tendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Chicago, Jan. 16,-To secure uni
formity in commission rates and
later national law against bucket
shops will be the object of conven-
ton to be held in Chicago, of dele
gates from western grain and COM
mercial exchanges, probably next
month. William s. Warren, the new
president of the board of trade, in
his inaugural address yesterday
touched ON these questions and by the
adoption of a resolution Mr.. Warren
was empowered to call the conven-
ton,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

forth pages of conjecture and opin-
ion. conclude that not much Is to be
expected of the British hosts in
South Africa until Lord Roberts shall
have had plenty Of time to think and
fresh leyies shall have arrived. Time
is working now for the Beers. Each
day makes more difficult the three
beleaguered positions.
Although the war Office declines
TO confirm the report that Lord Me-
thuen has been recalled to England,
Inquiries made BY a correspondent
Mt Methuen's home in Wiltshire have
elected the information that when he
received his wound his horse threw
him heavily and spinal and other in
juries supervened.
The theory is now advanced that
the seizures of the German mail
steamers IIerzog and General, since
released was made on purposely mis-
leading information supplied to Brit
jsh agents, the design being to EN-
broil Great Britain and Germany in
a quarrel.
Kntions Plentiful At Ladv.mith.
London, Jan. IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Pietermarltzburg
says: private advices from Lady
smith, dated January 2, say that ra-
tions Of bread and meat are plentl-
full and the garrison had not then
touched the bully beef and biscuit
supplies. Luxuries are scarce in
I.adysmith, but the hospitals are well
supplied with milk and the horses are
in good condition
Tho Attack IN Lsdyamlth.
London. Jan. 1.-THE Daily Mail
saws: 1--WE learn that in the attack
on Ladysmith last Saturday. January
6, the British losses were IA officers,
"a wounded and over 500 non-commis-
stoned officers and men killed and
wounded The Boer losses, we hear,
are estimated at between 1000 and
5000.
The Beers Anticipate n British Attempt
London. Jan. 1o.--'rhe Standard has
the following dispatch, dated Monday,
from Frere camp. "Our patrols have
searched both TANKS of the Boer posi-
ton. They found large camp five
miles east of Colenso, evidently in an
tcipation of British attempt at a
turning moment"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Washington, Jan. 16.-The inter-
state commerce commission has made
public It's thirteenth annual report.
The feature of the report is the
strong plea made that congress up
hold the hands Of the commission by
amendments making the interstate
commerce law more effective.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
WIN Carry Collins to Manila.

Santiago, Jan. 16.-The next United
States transport to leave Santiago will
carry 1000 collins which will go to
Manila, Unfortunately one of these
contains the body of soldier. As
it was not marked the coffin was
mislaid and it is now impossible to
discover which one it is as each box
contains three collins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
GEN. BUTLER MOVES.
lie Has Passed Around the Boer
Lines at Colenso.
SCENES OF PATRIOTISM IN LONDON.


London, Jan. l3.--Gen Buffers %
words announcing his forward move
mcnt of Thursday is interpreted as
meaning that he has passed around
the western end Of the lOer lines ut
Colenso and is now several miles be-
hind them and within IA miles Of
Gen, Whites outposts at l4adysmith.
The Beers, a few days ago, had forces
with guns at Springfield, where Gen.
Butler dates his dispatch. These com
mandos have been obviously dis
lodged, either by fighting or by
maneuvering, the Beers retiring
across the Tugela as Gen. Butler adj
yanced. From Gen, Buffers dispatch,
coupled with the fact that unofficial
intelligence from the seat of war has
virtually ceased since Monday, the
deduction is drawn that important
operations are in progress, as he can
not move far without going against
the Boer entertainments.
The death lists from enteric fever
and dysentery at Ladysmith, averag-
ing from eight to ten daily, are con-
sidercd more serious than the 420 cas-
ualties of Saturdays fight, as they in
dictate the frightfully insanitary con-
dtion of the beleaguered town. A
letter from ladysmith dated Decem-
Der Z, says that even then 80 out of
$40 men in the battalion of which the
writer is a member were sick with
dysentery or enteric fever, and, ac-
cording to dispatch to the Daily
Chronicle, dated January 8, the pa
tients and attendants in Tomb camp,
where the hospital is, then numbered
$500.
Remarkable scenes of patriotism
We're witnessed in London last even
ing after short service held for the
volunteers in st. Paurs cathedral.
The vast audience was slow to dis
perse. Ladies' stood up on their
chairs reckoning and calling to
brothers, sons and friends in the
ranks, the latter signaling back, A
scene of great animation ensued. The
organist introduced few bars of the
national anthem in concluding the
voluntary. The effect of this was
magical, First the volunteers and
then the congregation took up the
strains and the vast cathedral was
filled with enthusiastic song. These
demonstrations were renewed by i'm
mense crowds outside. st. Paul's
churchyard and Ludgate hill were
black with people, and it was impos-
sible for the volunteers to march.
Individual members were pulled out
of the ranks by their friends and adj
mlrcrs who raised them on their
shoulders and thus carried them
down Fleet street to the Temple.
Those who escaped hosting proceed
ed slowly, surrounded by clinging
women.
A Heavy Storm Makes Roads Impassablc.
London, Jan. 13.-The Daily Tele-
graph has the following dispatch,
dated January ., from Frere Camp:
A heavy storm has been raging all
night and there is every prospect
that it will continue. The roads are
impossible and the rivers and spruits
are full There has been no firing at
Ladysmith or Colenso. The trenches
must be filled with water. The Beers
are holding Mount Hlanwano, but
they are certainly quite isolated, as
their bridge over the Tugela must
have been carried away"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
The nanyar Shooting Gaze.

Denver Col, Jan. 16-W. Anderson,
who had been released from Jail on a
writ of habeas corpus, appeared be-
fore the criminal court yesterday af-
ternoon to answer two informations
filed by the district attorney, charg-
ing him with assault with intent to
kill. Bail was fixed at $4,000 in each
case and bond was furnished. The
cases were continued until Saturday
when Anderson will plead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
A Dlnicuitv while Attending Court.

San Antonio. Tex, Jan. 16.--A spe-
cial to the Express from Bastrop,
says: Yesterday difficulty occurred
between parties from Colorado coun-
ty in attendance at court. Arthur
Burford was instantly killed and
viii Clements MORALLY wounded.
Several persons were arrested and
are now in Jail. Everything is quiet
at nrpSput
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 16.-rhe con-
test boards sitting in the contests
for governor and lieutenant governor
got down to work yesterday. Most
of the day was taken up with spar
ring between the attorneys over le-
gal technicalities and last night, when
adjournment was taken till to.
day, only two witnesses had been
examined. The proceedings were
conducted with the utmost courtesy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Cape Town, Jan. 16.-We bster Davis,
the United States assistant secretary
of the interior, visited the Boef pris-
oners Saturday and subsequently
dined with the admiral. He then WIS.,
tied and babe farewell to the govern
or, Sir Alfred Miner. previous to
starting for the Transvaal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

Admiral Dewey, in a signed article.
favors a mighty navy for the United
States. II would not only prevent
war, he says, but would develop our
commerce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE hNSAS JANUARY 49, 1900 TWELVE PAGES

dent OF the Daily Telegraph at Pie
termaritzburg. telegraphing January
II. SAYS: "The gallantry of the La
dvsmith garrison last Saturday ap-
,, pears to have depressed. If not ac-
tually demoralized the Beers gener-
ally. 1t is believed that they lost at
least two if not three, killed as against
our one. Many Beers are believed
trekking northward. The magistrate
at Nqutu, Zuuland, telegraphs that
scouts report having seen many Boer
families with wagons proceeding
north, via Zuuland, while Euro
pean who formerly resided at Dun
dee declares that after the repulse
at Ladysmith a number of Boer wom-
en-, loaded with dead and wounded,
passed through that mining township
and that the Beers burned some of
the public buildings as they de-
parted. Five days have passed since
then"
Tho BOera' Trenches ShelIed.
London, Jan. 16.-The Standard
gives prominence to the following
dispatch, dated January 10, from Dur
ban: "A man who had just arrived
here from Springfield, says that
British column, proceeding to the re-
lief of Ladysmith, has crossed the
Little Tugela. When he left It was
facing the Boer position on the Big
Tugela and Howitzer was Smelling
the Boer trenches. He also says that
27O wagons, laden with commissariat
stores for Ladysmith, had left Frere,
and it was expected that the column
would join hands with Gen. White
Monday evening"
Dispatch from Lord Roberts.
London, Jan. 16.--The war Office
has published the dispatch from
Lord Roberts, dated Cape Town, Jan
uary Is: "French reports that a re-
connoisance yesterday Sunday
shelled the Colesberg road bridge.
No casualties. Returned to-day.
Methuen and Gatacre no change"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18

90 -ss,..t the general results OF thu
work may be ready for public an.
nouncement in three or four weeks.
No Conciusion In the Roberts Case.
Washington, Jan. 16.-The Roberts
committee was in executive session
throughout yesterday, but reached
no conclusion and adjourned until
Wednesday, owing to the absence Of
Mr.. Mers and the sickness of Mr..
Frear, of the committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
ABOUT PRIZE MONEY.
The Attorney Generals Answer
Concerning Captures at Manila.
VESSELS FOR UNITED STATES NAVY.


Washington, Jan. 16.-Attorney Cen
eral Griggs has filed answer in the
supreme court of the District of Co.
lumbia in the proceedings for prize
money for captures at Manila bay by
Admiral Dewey. The attorney general
asks that the case be referred to a
commissioner and that Admiral
Dewey, his officers and crew, and
also the United States may have leave
to take this money. The attorney
general comedies that state of war
existed, but denies that the squadron
under Dewey's command captured the
Spanish cruisers Isla de Cuba, lsla de
Luzon and Don Juan de Austria.
These vessels, he says, were sunk
during the engagement. He asks for
fuller information in regard to other
points and says although some cap
lures of property were made, such
capture does not authorize its con-
demnaton as prize to Dewey and his
men. The attorney general has also
filed a similar answer in the case of
Admiral Sampson and the destruction
of Cervera's feet.
Vessels for the United States Navy.
Washington, Jan. 16.-There is no
disposition upon the part of the navy
department to make any change in
the programme for new naval con-
struetion on account of the introduce
ton of the German bill looking to the
addition Of 4S armored ships to the
German navy. Attention is called to
the fact that there are now already
authorized 81 ships for the navy in
addition to the feet afoat. This num-
Der is as large as it is believed con-
gress will authorize at this time and
as the German increase is to be d.
vided among IS years, while ours is
continuous in each congress, it is
felt that the United States navy is in
no danger of losing the position it
now commands.
A Supplemental Estimate.
Washington, Jan. 49, Secretary
Root has sent to congress a supple
mental estimate of 100000 for Rock
Island armory, $299,7ls for the Spring
field armory and $4,000 for the sig
nal service. Gen. Greedy writes as to
the additional signal service funds
that recent reports from the Philip
pines show that the amount will be
needed for military telegraph and
telephone connection in the southern
islands of the archipelago. Gen. Buff
fngton, chief of ordnance, war depart
ment, writes that the experiences Of
the civil and Spanish war shows the
necessity of large plants for small
arms, the number on hand being in
adequate for emergencies.
Kansas Supreme Court sustained.
Washington, Jan. 16.-The United
States supreme court yesterday de-
cided the case of 5. H. II, Clark and
others, receivers of the Union Pacific
Railroad company, versus the city of
Kansas City, Kan. The case involved
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-18
Another Attempt to Reduce Ladysmitl

Durham, Jan. 15.-The entire alb
sence of news from Chiveley or Frere
Camp continues, but there is per-
sistent rumor here that Ladysmith
has been relieved.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-28

stances would bring about some solu-
ton of Toms troubles.
The first thing I observed. when we
were seated for a chat, was her left
hand. Neither there nor on the other
hand could 1 see anything in appear
ance approaching a wedding ring. 1
resolved upon a bold expedient.
4 miss the plain gold ring you some
times wear" I said.
"Oh. yes" was her reply. Excuse
me for a moment. and 1 will get it.
There is a very sad story connected
with it."
She returned shortly. and handed to
me what was Enthusiastically a wedding
ring. While 1 was examining it she
related to me the story OF a dear cOus-
in. who. after wearing it one short
year. had died in far-Off India.
But. Miss Smith" asked, with the
freedom of a friend. ARE you not
afraid to wear this in such a way that
1t might mislead peOple?'
Il never do" she replied. Indeed
make it a point of wearing it always
on my right hand"
This was all the more perplexing. !
knew her 10 be precise and careful: ]
knew Tom was not such fool that
he could not tell the right hand from
the left. 1t was certainly strange, and
for a few minutes we dropped the mat
ter. AT last, an Idea having struck
me. I asked Miss Smith to put the rims
where she usually wore it-on the third
finger Of the right hand. Then l gent
" turned her to q mirror, held up hel
arm, and asked what the mirror said
AstOnishment spread over her face a:
she looked.
''Why. 1t seems to be on my lef
hand, never thought OF that"
did not explain TO her the reason o.
my interest. but that night I sat dow
and wrote q long letter TO Tom, callins
him some choice names. and warning
him that his folly would ultimatel,
bring untold trouble upon himself
he did not reform.
My harshness. however, did not pre-
vent me from being, three months lat
er. the best man at Toms wedding
Wayerley Magazine.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-28
INDIAN suILr a RAILROAD.
Only Member OF Race Who Ever Rose
TO Such Distinction.

Only Member OF Race Who Ever Rose
TO Such Distinction
An Indian whose name Is familiar In
portions Of Missouri. Arkansas. Kansas
and the Indian Territory and who en-
j0yed the distinction Of having built a
railway line which has grown 20 be one
Of the most Important In the middle
west Is Matthias Splitlog whose death
occurred a short time since
Spiitlog was born in Canada In 1910,
and was Of French and Indian Descent
He was brought up in the woods Of the
far north and was unable TO read OF
write. but he could count money Ike a
banker and was shrewd at driving a
bargain. Like most Indians. he was
reticent- cautious and suspicious.
Although without schooling or me-
chanicafHTaining. splitlOg was a nat
uraI mechanical genius. and to that
he was indebted for his start in life He
had built a ferryboat at Windsor, Can
ada, in the early '4O's, and ran ferry
between Windsor and Detroit He had
also built a saw mill there and dis