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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
HARD DRIVING IN RUSSIA.
Tough Trotting Horses Travel Three
Abreast over the Rough
est of Roads.

In Russia, as in this country, trot-
ting 10 an established fixture. Next
to the American trotter, his Russian
prototype is the best of its kind. Hun
dreds of thousands of dollars have
been invested by Russians in the de-
velopment of the trotter, and every
year shows Improvements which,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

When you canont sleep for coughing,
II is hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that you need a few
doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
TO allay the irritation of the throat,
and make sleep possible. 1t is good.
Try 1t. For sale by all druggists. r..
steinbacker. wholesale agents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
:Amuse @ @
81 I@ rnentc:


An attraction of exceptional interest,
especially to our German speaking
citizens, will be offered at the Grand
Tuesday, Oct. 90, when Mrs. Marie
Won Wegerns famous German-Amer
ican opera burlesque "Tante BEN.
mchen in Amerika" (Aunt Phrosy in
America) will be given by her own
original New York company. The
play had in New York, success hith-
erto unheard of in the annals Of the
German stage.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
FUNDS
viii All be Secured by the First OF
the New Year.

Directors of the German-American
association held a meeting Sunday
afternoon and the members were
urged to secure the remainder of the
amount necessary TO complete the pro-
ject. Practically $4,000 have been
pledged and it is believed that $4,000
more will be secured by January 1.
The company secured legal possession
of the Gross property at the corner of
High and Exchange SITS, Saturday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
THE MISSES BELL,
70 & SO Fifth Avenue, New York

The Kisses Bells Complexion Tonic is a
harmless liquid for external application to
the skin. 1t removes entirely all freckles,
moth, blaekheads, pinples. and tan, and
cures enti ly acne and eczema, and
beauties tie complexion. Price 81 90 per
clear the complexion) S2.75.
The Kisses Bells capiiia' Renova is a
preparation for naturally restoring gray
locks to their original color. Capilla
Renova is really Hair Food, and strength
ems and invigorates the hair in natu raj
way, and thus restores Its original color.
Price 81. 80 per bottle.
The Misses Bells Skin Food Ia soft,
creamy, exquisltely scented ointment, for
mild cases of roughness, redness, pimples,
etc.; is a cure in itself. Is an excellent
retiring cream Price rs cents per jar.
The Misses Bells Lambs Wool Soap "a
made from pure oil of Lambs Wool. Price
s5 ceDts per cake.
A complete line of above exquisite
preparations are always kept in stock, and
can lie had from our local agent.
MRS. McFERRAN.
iu Mill St
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

The drum major of the famous 4Sth
Highlanders' band, Roderick Donald
MacLeay, is almost as celebrated
throughout Canada as is Bandmaster
Slater himself. Mr.. MacLeay is the
finest specimen of manhood in all
Canada and 1t Is doubted IL more
magnifcently built man lives In the
world today. Bandmaster Slater is
over six feet in height himself and is
n splendidly built, athletic man and
his bandsmen are fine men physically,
but they all look small indeed beside
the tall Scottish Canadian who car
rics the huge baton at the head of
the regiment. All eyes will be on the
big man IN kits when the band
marches from tho depot in this city.
The band will appear at the Grand
Opera house, Sunday, No. 1S.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Q -Qulnine Tcblets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay.
Price 25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

With the exception of discolored
eye, anything hand painted is fashions.
able.--Chicago Daily News.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

We have at last made the discovery
which has baf1cd chemists and all Others
for centurles-thnt OF absolutely destroy
ing superflous hair, root and branch,
entirely and permanently, and that too
without impairing in any way the finest
or most sensitive skin. 1t Is scarcely
possible to overstate the Importance OF
this discovery, or the great good and satis-
faction it will be to those afflicted with
one of the most disHguring and aggravat-
iny blemishes-that of supertiuous hair on
the face OF women, whether it be mus
tache or growth on the neck, cheeks Or
arms.
The Misses Bell have thoroughly testei
its efficacy and are desirous that the fun
merits of their treatment tn which they
have given tho descriptive unraeof "KILL.
ALL-HAlR" shall be known to all afflicted.
TO this ond trial will be sent free of
charges, to any lady who viii write for IL,
Without cent of. cost you can see for
yourselves what the discovery is; tho
evidence OF your own senses will then
convince you that the treatment SKILL
ALL-HAIR," will rid you of one of tho
greatest drawbacks to perfect loveiness.
the growth OF superfluous bair on the face
or neck of women.
Please understand that a personal demon
stration of our treatment costs you
nothing. A trial will be sent you free,
which YOU can use yourself mud prove our
claims by sending two stamps for mailing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
$4,000 Reward.

will pay fifty dollars for informa-
tlon that will lead to the arrest of the
thieves who broke into my house Fri
day night, Sept y.
Charles B. Steacy,
Cos u. Buchtel ave.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

If you want boarders, male or fe
male help, roomers, etc, advertise In
the Democrats want column.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22

In "What Happened to Jones'" the
three act farce which had an i'm
mensely successful run Of four months
at the Bijou theater, New York, and
which comes to the Grand, Oct. oath.
George III. Broadhurst has written a
play which is said to compare favor
ably with any of the best French
models for constructive ingenuity.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-22
MERCHANTS piano CONTEST
S400 SiNGEa PIANO

WV S"'SS" 'SaNS
GIVEN AWAY to-, To II , nos. ,Is,p RspalSr ar
school In Akron, by the ,wing lead
Ing merchants, where yy,y. can be had
with every 10 CENT PURCHASE.
TIE Boston STORE, i5J-.62 s Howard,
,t iog /, gn,ar dry goods At lowest prices.
hAdhAffEf, Akrons complete home
l.. s. MYERS q CO.. ll9- 10 Main, clothlers,
hntters and furnishers.
WAGNER \ MARSH, 100 South Howard;
TIE sr1FSARD iYsi aS aAspwARE IqsEsas CO.. .s-i.s
y. Main, builders hardware, stoves,
9E9; 9ESda HAAS; AS Z greece, IS7 North Howard,
dersl Mgr.. cor. Howard and Market,
CHI. MARTIN 4 co., Walsh Block, pianos
J. G., Nicely, 100 South Main, photoH.
N; 8, IoNs q co. l(s stores, Main and
Howard, and 10 s. Main, cigars, to-
baceos, news, etc.
J.c. pAY q CO., is5 South Howard. orig
Al. BopER, Fulton Market, iiON. How
ard. choicest home slaughtered beef.
D, HIkSCh. merchant tailor, Hamilton
blk. after Sept. lat. full line OF i'm.
pARpEE.s TROY LAUNDRY, 30 8, Main
JAS. 7. bIEHM, ios Il. Exchange, staple
cENrRAL b BARBER SHOP, Under Central
say. Bank. marble bath rooms.
TIE HAHKEr LUMBER CO., 1898 .. Main,
lnmber dealers. sash, doors, blinds, o to.
WIN. II. KAUFMAN, grocer, cor. lex
shsnge and Maple. both phones, 81.
THIS contest opens Tuesday, Angus
lAth, and CLOSES Dee. lst, 1900. All votes
must be sent 70 the County Recordes
within fys days OF date OF issue. No
ballots Will be accepted after Dee. !, 1900.
rue piano Will be delivered free to the
successful contestant Dec, B, 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
FORAKER KesoIutlon Passes House.

Washibet n, April 24.-At The
opening of the house today, Cooper
asked unanimous consent for con-
sideration of the Foraker resolution
which provides for the continuation
in office of the present military ad-
ministration in Porto Rico. pending
the appointment of the civil officers.
The resolution carried two amend
ments placed upon it by the commit
tee on insular affairs. One provides
that franc aises be approved by the
president; another places certain re-
strictions upon charters. corporations.
etc. After considera bic discussion
the resolution as amended passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
CLARK OF MONTANA MUST GO.
Senate Committee Declares His seat Was
Bought and l. Vacant.

Washington. April 2I.-Two days
debate on the right Of Quay to a
seat was begun almost Immediately
after the senate convened yesterday.
Today at 4 p. IL. the case Is to be dis
posed of. The most important happen
ing in the senate yesterday was the
submission of The report on the Clark
bribery case. The document i> sum
married. in paras graph declaring
ClarkS election null and void on ac-
count of briberieS. attempted briberies.
and corrupt practices by his agents.
and violation OF the laws Of Montana
defining and Furnishing crimes against
the elective franchise"
The house entered upon considera-
ton of the pOstoffice appropriation
bill, and debated the question OF pneu-
matte tube service all day A few
unimportant bills were passed and II
was agreed TO set aside May ] and =
for the Nicarag qua canal bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
WAS A FRIGHTFUL CRIME.
Plotted by Those Who Tried to Blow UT
WelIaud Canal.


| Niagara Falls. y. Y, April 2I.-If
Karl Dullnan. John Nolin and Iohn
Walsh. the dYnamiterS who last Satur-
day morning tried To blow out lock
Oh the Welland canal at Thorold. had
not been 50 free in their Use of whisky
the chances are that Il good many of
the people of the village of Merriton
and the country roundabout would
have been drowned. The men did their
planning when they were sober. but
when the time came for their last and
moST dangerous move they were drunk.
As a result they did fIleir work care
leSSly and used tOpers' Judgment in
their selection of Il time to put their
plans into execution.
They lowered dynamite into the lock
u 80 o'clock in the evening. when
they could plainly he seen from a dis
lance. Had they waited till midnight
and gone To the scene sober they would
no doubt have blown out the lock and
swept the town of Merriton out of eX-
iStence. destroyed section of Thor
old. and devastated a vast area.
The Canadian authorities are at pres
ent as much in the dark as to the mo.
tive Of the dynamitPrS as they We're on
Sunday. They are also without posi-
tive knowledge of the identity of the
prisoners. Three theories have been ad-
vanced-that the men were hired by
Boer SympathizerS: that FenianS inSti-
gated il. aud that the men were hired
to do the job by enemies of the Connor
syndicate. hoping by the destruction of
the Canadian waterway TO prevent for
this season the passage of any grain
through to Montreal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
Pretoria War Advices are
Highly Favorable to
the Beers.
CHASE BRITISH OVER K0PJEs.
Prominent Among Those Do
ing Damage is one CroDje
By Name.

Pretoria. 2 o'clock, April 23.-Au
official bulletin issued here says:
The federals continue fighting at
Wepener and have captured a herd of
Bratant's cattle and horses. Dewet's
losses at Dewet's DorP, one killed and
six wounded. Twenty British were
captured. besides killed and wounded.
The British appear to be retiring be-
yond Dewet's Dorp. Cronje reports
that with strong commando he at
tackled the British northeast of Boshof.
A heavy engagement followed and the
British were driven from kopJe to
kopie. The federals displayed great
courage and resolution, and sPiritedly
chased the enemy in the direction of
Boshof. Only two burghers were
wounded. The British lost IS killed
and left three wounded and eight
prisoners in the hands of the burgh-
ers.'
Leeuw Kop. M3nday, April %
The Beers retired from their positions
here so hurriedly that they left
Va e@--N%
many rifles behind. When the
Beers fed. they were obliged
TO move for some distance
along the sky line. and the artillery
planted shell with great accuracy,
bursting Just above the Beers. 1t is
stated that Gen. Dswet holds the
waterworks with a strong force. The
Beers who held Leeuw KOp trekked
eastward French sent out cavalry to
the south and a few shots were heard,
but apparently he Peers do not hold
any strong positions.
Warrenton. Monday. April % -
Sielling was resumed this morning,
the fire being directed at the British
re doubts, which are steadily being
pushed forward. The Beers appear
to be in stronger force down the river
and the yeomanry patrols are ire
quentIv sniped. 1t is con idently be-
lieved that important Developments
are near.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
NOW CAN WE HAVE PEACE?
War in the Illinois Naval Militia May
Have Been Ended.

Chicago. April 2I.-Captain Il. NJ.
Shafrner, of the First Ships crew. Hi
nois naval militia. was removed
from that office yesterday by order of
Governor Tanner, Professor Albert 4.
NJ. Michaelson. of the University of
Chicago. is appointed his successor.
Dispatches from Springfield states that
the orders removing Captain Shaffner
and appointing Professor MichaelSOn
were issued from the office of Adjutant
General Rcece at noon. The chief
causes for the action are failure TO
enforce discipline and the constant dis
ruptiOnS i'll the militia aS n result OF
tie retention of Shaffner.
Some time ago he was requested by
Governor Tanner TO hand in his reSig
nation. The only answer the governor
received was a plea for more time.
Shaffner made frequent trips TO Spring
field, secured more time, and the trou-
bic continued. Governor Tanner tired
OF it. and the Order dismiSsIHG hun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24

MARGIN OF BUT ONE VOTE.
So Evenly Divided Was
the Higher
House.

Washington, April 24.-The vote
on the Quay case was taken promptly
at 1. The resolution which declared
Quay mot" entitled to his seat was
laid before the senate. Chandler
moved to strike ont the word "not, y
and on that n vote was taken. Quay
loses, the vote standing 33 to 80.
Washington. April 24.-The final
days debate in the case of Quay be-
gun in the senate today at IL. A
large number of senators were pres
ent when the session opened, and there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
STRIKE OF THE MINE MANAGERS.
Situation Is Given by the Secretary of the
Strikers Organization.


Springfield. Ills. April 24.-In an In
terview last evening Secretary Scaife,
of the Illinois Mine Managers and
Mine Examiners Mutual association.
gave out the following in regard TO
the situation of the strike: Bellev lille
diStrict-Mine managers and eNamin-
erS still out and mines closed. Ia Saile
diStriCt-MoSt mine managers are
working. the examiners striking. and
the operators working the mines in
violation OF the law without eNamin-
arS. At the BrookSide mine in this dis
trict the mine managers would not
strike. and the men then went out.
after which the operators demanded
the resignation OF the manager
All the mines in Fulton county eN-
cept two at Astoria are working. the
operators paying the scale. This is also
the case with the Chicago and Alton
sub-district. except ut the Chicago-Nir
den company'S shaft. Nirden. which is
in operation. but the scale not being
paid. All are on strike in Peoria coun-
". Menard county-WabaSh and Ath-
ems Coal companies. Athens. paying
scale. In Christian. Marion and Ran
dolph counties and MurphySboro tho
scale is being paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24

Consul Frank II. Mason at Berlin re-
lates that trials and tests of the eff
hciency of American locomotives are
now taking place in Germany 1t is
very evident. however. says Mason.
that Ike other American machines
that have been tested by the Germans
the locomotives have been brought
over to be studied ana USED as models
10 be initiated by German builders.
No idea OF obtaining i supply OF To-
comotiveS buiIt i'll the United States ia
entertained for Il moment The consul
urges the Importance of protecting as
far as possible by German patents ev-
cry American invent ION or improve
ment sold for use in Germany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24

Buffalo Grain Handlers Completely Ex
onerated from Connection.


Washington. April 24.-Thp result Of
the inquiry. 50 far aS il has gone. into
the attempt 10 wreck the Weiland ca
nal Lock by the use of dynamite was laid
before the state department Yesterday
in 4 special telegrapLic report from
United States Consular agent brush at
Clifton. town opposite Niaraga Fails
on the Canadian side of the boundary.
The report completely eXOnerateS the
Buffalo grain handles from all cOnnec-
ton with the crime. and strongly init
mates that the attempt was the work
ing out or a regularly organized con-
spiracy among certain persons in the
United States believed TO he affiliated
with the Irish secret associations.
1t does not appear that the state de-
Dartment can do anything at this stage
OF the matter: though later on. if the
Canadian authorities shall have man
aged TO secure the necessary evidence
upon which TO base Il criminal proSecu-
tion OF the perpetrators OF the crime
the department will l,e called upon to
secure the extradition of the men to Can
ada for punishment. if they shall be
found within the United states. Under
the existing British eNtraditiOn treaty
il is an eXtraditable offenSe to- conSpire
in the United States to commit crime
against property in Canada, so thar
the promoters of the scheme may be
called to account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
Found n Relic of Lincoln.

Springfield. Ills. April 24.-The steel
case in which the remains of President
lincoln were originally placed. has just
been founa by wOrkmen excavating
in the foundations of the monument.
After the plan to steal the body had
been discovered the wooden caSket was
taken from the steel and placed in Il
shorter leaden case. The steel one
was buried in the foundations and the
men nave been looking for il ever since
they have been at work under the sur
face
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
4 Horrible nnthreak.

"Of large sores on my little daugh-
ter's head developed into a case of
scald head, " writes c. ID. Isbill, of
Morgauton, Tenn. "but Bucklen 5 Ar
MICA Salve completely cured her." It's
q guaranteed cure for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, pimples. sores, ulcers
and piles. Only % cents. Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
PopuIi>ts Holding IA Convention.

Springfield, Ills, April 24.-The Pop
ulist convention of Illinois is being held
In representatives hall today. Charles
T.. Palmer. of Noble county, is promi-
nently mentioned for governor. 9th
erS named in this connection are G. Gorge
W. Wickline. Bellcville: and j. p Hess.
PittSfield. q. !. HarbesOn is mentioned
for lieutenant governor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24

Cape Town April 3i.-The tliai Of
siXty-uiue rebels was begun here YES
terday ia spite of an application for g
pCStponement Of the proceedings on
the grounds that Il fair trial was i'm
possible At this place Three OF the
prisoners We're sentenced to five years
imprisonment each. The sentence i'm
posed upon the others varied from three
years 10 six months. according 70 thei!
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
EOERs ARE ALWAYS IN READINESS.
Does Not Make Amy Difference Whether
Difficulties A re in the Way.

4 are III the W ays
London. April 24.-The strong body
| OF reiufOrcemeutS which Lord Roberts
sent 10 assist the relief of WeDeueI
| and To eudcavOr 10 envelOp and cut
off the Beers from i retreat nOrthWard
furnishes further evidence that the
Beers are assembled in much larger
forces around Wepener than had hith-
eTtO been supposed; and a. The Times
in an editorial this morning remarks
whatever may be the difficulties of
roads and rains the Beers always ap-
pear TO have guns. and sometimes big
ones, where they want them.
\ BOcf dispatch, dated Thabanchu.
April 20. says that Il fresh supply of
cannon and ammunition has reached
General Dewet AT JdmmersburS drift.
Ii also asserts that one of Colonel
DalGpty'S guns has been smashed.
kaTriefOntein. mentioned in Lord Rob
ert-' message 10 the war office. is fif-
teen miles southeastern BIoemfontein
ieeuw kOp is two miles farther south.
Apparently the British captured Paarde
kTaal Sunday night The Beers eva
cuated Leeuw kOp during the night
removing the gun. and the British oc-
cupied the kOp the next morning.
Although the Beers appear to be Of
feriu@ stout resistance 10 the British
advance their position iS dangerous
They can scarcely delay further their
retreat northward without incurring
the risk of being cut OFF. Usually they
have been well informed regarding the
British plans. and they are not likely
To run such 4 risk.
The Lorenzo Marques correspond
ent of The Daily Mail telegraphiDg yes
1erday. says: "Dr. Mcnamara. of the
Chicago ambulance corps. has returned
here from Pretoria with the banner OF
the corps. He expressed himSeR as
'disgustcd with the whole proceed
ingS.'
The Lorenzo Marques correspondent
OF The Times says: The foreign
ordnance experts ia the Roer war de-
partmcut have succeeded in cquipping
big gun foundry AT Pretoria The
first gun has been sent TO the Free
State. Nothing Is Known here regard
NJ il cIi!Orcr'
\ dispatch from Elandslaagte. dated
yesterday. says. 'BOer messengers
who arrived in camp this morning were
identified as EeuS. Il solicitor from
Boskburg. and Edwards. notorious for
his anti-EnGliSi speech after the
Jameson raid. They brought letter
from he Bury general 10 the command
in% officer here. RcUS declared they
were only getting used to Ia" war now.
and that The soldiers were only begin
ming 10 fight.
~ the banquet OF the Society of -.
Goorg. last evening at Liverpool Wal
ter Long. president of the board OF
= griculrure. announced that the British
government was considering how best
- develop rifle shooting. lie said the
cabinet was determined that Young
c;tzenS should learn 70 use the rife.
in order that they might be more suffi-
Gently available than they hitherto had
Eeen should the nation require their
services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
Gen. Harrison at Washington.

Washington. April 2i.-Former Pres
ident Harrison yesterday appeared IN
the supreme court 20 request an eXten-
sion of time N the preparation of the
papers IL the certoirari case of O'Brien
vs.. Wheelock. involving the contention
over the construction Of levee across
the Spy Carter slough in Carter coun-
". His Interests amounting to nearly
81. 600. 900 ara involved. The requested
extension OF time was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
Porte submits TO the Powers.

Washington. April 24.-Lloyd Girls
com. the united States charge 'affaires
at Sonsrantinople. has cahied the state
department that the Turkish minister
for foreign affairs has Informed the am
oassadors that the porte Will not raise
tariffs without previous agreement with
the powerS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
The Observation-Disclosures

The MarseiIles Wrapping Paper com
pany. of Marseilles. Ills. is being re
organized. and a sale will be made to
firm to be known as the W. d. Boyce
Paper Mills company. w. ID. Boyce.
of Chicago. is president of the new
conn1Dv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-24
Fell with a Rotten Porcis.

Chicago. April ~. - With his 1S-
nonthS-boy. Samuel ~ Browski. 9OO2
Green Bay avenue. fell twenty-five
feet Sunday afternoon from Il rear
porch. Both received injuries that will
result in death. The father and child
were playing on the porch and chanced
TO fall against the balustrade. 1t was
ia Il decayCd condition and the. weight
caused the wood to give way.