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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

1t viii be worse than n calamity il
the Republican farmers of Springfield
township do not send Mr.. u. II. Schrop
of Britain, TO their county convention
next Saturday. After having dreamed
that Lawyer Iayliu, the Administers
tlon candidate for secretary OF state,
IS farmer and having written n
psalm for his party organ praising the
bucolic features OF the Laylln candi.
daturc, our Springfield neighbors must
not permit Schrop to stay at home.
Give him front seat upon the plat
form next to the resolutions commit.
tee, ana lot him have free ride to
Columbus In the band wagon of lay
lin, the farmer Such implicit faith
as Schrop's deserves reward.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

The Medina county patriots who
professed to have been wonderfully
distressed several months ago at the
mere suggestion that their accidental
Congressman might he deprived of his
nomination for second term, seem
TO have recovered their former com
posure. How much that very desirable
piece OF pie In the form Of nomlna-
ton for Common Pleas Judge had to
do with nllicvating their distress can
only be surmiscd.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Judge Phillips, the Medina county
Congressman, comedies now that he
will be defeated for his nomination for
q customary second term" and he Is
preparing 10 throw his influence TO
Mr.. Bcldlcr In order to defeat Gar
field whom he accuses OF being re-
sponslble for the opposition to his re.
nomination. This Is just as the Dem
ocrat predicted several months ago.
After Judge Phillips Is thrown down
for his denomination he viii turn II,
and shout for the old ticket Just as II
nothing had happened.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

1t cost the people Of the United states
nearly 100000 to have commission
tell the President, just before the elcc.
tlon last fall, what ought to bo done
with the Philippines. The second Com.
mission, recently appointed, win cost
even more thun the first. This com
mission habit seems TO be one of the
fayorlte ways latter day Admlnstrn-
tlons have of getting rid of treasury
surpluses. Even Ohio has caught the
craze.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

And now the drag net Of the Dobson
paper has caught the hitherto upright
Youngstown Vindlcator In a "deliber.
ate and malicious lic," caught it red
handed I'm the act of Offering vicious
insult TO organized labor" all because
the Nindlcator called attention, IN an
lnoffcnsivc sort OF a way, to the labor
record Of Nir Laylin, Gen. Dicks eau.
didatc for Secretary OF State. The
spectacle Of the Dobson paper posing
as the especial champion and promoter
of Mr. Laylin's candidacy is about MS
funny MS It's assuming to act In the
same capacity for the organized labor
Of Ohio When the Dobson paper,
like the Nindicator, Is friendly enough
toward organized labor to carry the
union label In It's columns, it VIII he
time enough to pose ms the arbiter of
insults offered 10 organized labor
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
$4,000
Worth Of Property
Destroyed by Fire Tues
day Night.
Old Schumacher Gym
nasium Plant Burned.
Akron Aluminium Co. Sustained
Heavy Loss.
Fire Started In CIerkin & Maag's
Foundry.

AT midnight Tuesday, fire broke out
In the frame structure on West State
St, formerly used by the schumacher
Gymnasium company.
The building was owned by the e.
ii. Merrill Pottery company and was
occupied by the Akron Aluminium
company and Clerkin & Mag.
The rear part of the structure was
used by the last named firm as a
foundry, and it is here that the fire Is
supposed to have originated. In just
what manner the flames gained so
much headway is a mystery. When
the firenen arrived, in response to n
call from box 40, the fire was hottest
about the cupalo, and it is supposed
! that there the fire started.
The foundry contained large num-
ber of patterns, some of which may be
saved. The loss to Messrs. Clerkin s.
Maag is estimated at $4,000, with III
surance amounting to $4,000.
The Akron Aluminium company,
which occupied the front part Of the
building, sustained heavy loss. The
company has been in business but a
comparatively short time ana was
equipped with $4,000 worth of auto
matte machinery. The stock on hand
Will nearly reach $1,000, making a to-
tai loss Of $4,000 approximately. 1t
was insured for $4,000.
DR.. A. M. Cole and Mr.. Robert Watt
are the heaviest stockholders. The
company manufactured aluminium
combs. and was building up an ex-
tensivc trade.
The building was an old frame affair,
valued at $4,000. 1t was insured for
So, 900.
The flames gained terrific headway
aud the fire department. devoted most
of its time in saving adjoining build
ings.
Mr.. Clerkin stated to a representa-
tive Of the Democrat Wednesday morn
ing that the fire would not retard their
business to any appreciable extent.
1--WE will erect IA foundry of our own"
said Mr.. Clerkin, and in the meantime
we will have our castings made by
other parties"
Mr.. Watt stated that If his company
could secure suitable quarters, that
new machinery would be purchased
and another plant equipped, The COM
pany has large number of orders
ahead ana was just contemplating the
extension of their business into other
lines of the work.
ISxNorjoncod pniIIiuory saleslad dies
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Miss Susan Wymar, teacher In the
Richmond school, Chicago, ILL.,, writes
the following letter TO Or. Hartman re-
garding Pe-ru-na. Shc says: "Only
those who have suffered as I have, can
know what blessing it is to be able to
find relief in Pe-ru-na. This has been
my experience. A friend in need is a
friend indeed, and every bottle Of Peru
na ever bought proved good friend
to me."-Susan Wymar.
Mrs. Margaretha Dauben, 1914 North
Superior St., Racine City, Wis.,, writes
Il feel SO well and good and happy now
that pen cannot describe it. Pe-ru-na Ia
everything TO me. have taken several
bottles Of Pe-ru-na for female complaint
! am in the change Of life and 1t does me
good" Pe-ru-na has no equal in all OF
the irregularities and emergencies PEE
culiar to women ca6sed by pelvic
catarrh. .
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O.,
tor free book for women only.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

nounces that the platform for The
Ohio Republican, convention to be
held at Columbus next Tuesday and
Wednesday is now being prepared in
Washington. Members Of the rank
and file who wonder why the party
leaders are discriminating against the
homemade product in the way of a
platform should remember that the
peerless Gen. Dick is In Washington
aud that no platform Is complete unless
its preparation bears the evidence OF
his wisdom and statesmanship.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Since adopting the primary system
our Republican neighbors do not have
county conventions very often, but
when they do they have hot old
time. That little love feast planned for
Assembly hall next Saturday will be
no exception 10 the general rule. We
trust that after the Car has passed
out all his favors, Common Pleas
Judgeships among the rest, he VIII
not overlook. including in the rcsoiu
tions an endorsement OF the City Com
missioner system. It's all his, any
way; it's a good thing, and might rs
well be endorsed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
CHURCH PAPER
Gives a Nice Recommendation to
Councilman Brady of Akron.

Councilman Thomas Brady returned
to stoubenylle yesterday where he is
completing the contract of plastering
the Church of the Holy Name that is
being built by one of the Catholic con-
gregations of that city. Speaking of
Mr.. Brady's work the Monthly Cal
endcr, issued dy the Church Of the Holy
Name, publishes the following:
'The plastering will be finished In
about another week. Thos. Brady and
his workmen Of Akron, o., have done
a beautiful piece of work. 1t will
stand as a credit to their skill and n
recommendation they may well be
proud Of"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Educate and inform the whole mass
OF the people Enable them to SEQ that
1t is In their interest 10 preserve peace
and order, aud they win preserve them
The press is the best instrument fol
enlightening the mind Of man aud i'm
proving him as rational, moral ant
social BEING, Thomas Jefferson.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Imperialism might expand the ma
tlon's territory, but II would contract
the nations purpose. II not step
forward toward broader destiny; 1t
Is a step backward toward the narrow
views OF kings and cmperors. w. j.,
Bryan.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Judge Anderson says there will be
mo change in the present makeup OF
the Board of City Commissioners.
That settles il. Tho citizens OF Akron
are willing to take the Judges word
for 1t. He has Akron on the hip and
needn't let 20 his hold for four years
at least unless he desires TO be mag
unanimous with his victims.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
FIRST TRANSFER
Under the Seese Law, Made by
Governor Nash.
Especial Corresnondence.l

Columbus, April 1S.-Governor Nash
last evening ordered the transfer OF
Jessie Estill. convicted of the crime
Of larceny in Columbiana county and
sentenced to the penitentiary for ~
years, from the state prison to the
Girls Industrial school. The girl was
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS, 1900.

Since Judge Anderson has announced
that there will be no change in the
Board of City Commissioners, the peo-
pie may as well prepare for protract-
ed session of government by proxy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

convicted at the October term of the
court. She is more than 16 years Of
age and the transfer is the first made
under the Seese law, making 1t possible
for the Governor to take such action
in the cases of girls Of II years Of
age or less.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
NEW FIRM
For the Sale Of Farm Implements at
Macedonia.
Special Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence.)
Columbus, April 1s.--The Secretary
of State has authorized the incorpora-
tion Of the Macedonia Implement COM
pany, Macedonia, Summit county. The
capital stock is liked ut $1,000 and the
incorporators are: A. 4. Brooks,
Grace a. Brooks, Netta Brooks Il. S.
Davis and B. M. Kirkpatrick. The
company will buy and sell all kinds
of farming implements, wagons and
carriages.
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

City Solicitor Esgate has been in
structed by the Board of City Com
missioners 10 submit written opinion
relative to legal phrases in the adyer-
tlsing of notices to contractors -wheth-
cr n bond or certified check should
be required of bldders.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
WILL HOLD OVER.
No Successors to Majors Of the
Second Regiment.
Especial Correspondence

Columbus, April 1S-It now seems
probable that l. q. Deming and John
d. Leitner will continue to serve as
majors of the Second regiment, o. N.
c., Lima, Attorney General Sheets
has rendered second opinion In the
case to the effect that the adjutant
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Experienced millinery salesludies
wanted at NJ, O'Neil & Co.'S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Our Greatest Industry.

The report of Secretary Horny G.
Hester, of tho New Orleans Cotton
Exchange, reviewing cotton condi-
tions for the last year ending August
81 last, presents large mass Of i'm
portant facts and statistics. We
note only few of them which are
of general interest:
The cotton crop Of the United
States for the year was 9,436,416
bales, decrease of 1,838,421 bales
as compared with the year 1S98-99,
and Of l,7G3,57S, as compared with
lS97-99, and an increase of 678,452
bales over 189G-97. The authorita-
tive estimates of the crop had ranged
from S,500,000 bales to Mr.. II. Nj.
Neill's estimate, in October, of H.
100000 bales. More than SO per
cent Of the decrease as compared
with last year was from Texas and
Indian Territory, the production of
which was 27 per cent less, while
that Of the Atlantic and Gulf States
dropped II per cent.
The average commercial value of
the crop is 1886 per bale, against
S25.OS last year, &2S.62 the year
before and S3G.7G in 1S96.97. The
comparison of the size and values of
the scveral crops for seven years is
high'. instructive. 1t is as follows :
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

The worlds consumption of Amcri-
can cotton during the past year was
| ,O22,O00 bales, as against lO,76S,-
600 in the preceding year.
The consumption of American cot
ten by Northern mills during the
year was 100000 bales, which was
$4,000 bales less than last year. The
consumption Of Southern mills was
1897, l2 bales, which was 1918
bales more than last year.
The Importation of foreign cotton
was l3O,590 bales, American weight,
against 95,097 bales last year. Most
OF these imports were consumed by
Northern mills; a few hundred bales
were taken in the South.
In the development Of cotton mill
ing in the South "the facts are phe-
nomcmal." 'Largc as was the in
crease OF consumption and as great
the addition of spindlcs for 1893 30
both have been materially exceeded
within the past twelve months
Nearly every Southern State has en-
tered the field and in all, except
kentucky and Missouri, new mills
are being erected and numbers of
others are projected with certainty
Of building III the ncai future. Year
by year old and antiquatcd concerns
have been dismantcd or rem odellcd
and the Southern cotton factories of
to-day are Of the newest and latest
improved machinery, capable Of pcr-
forming the best and greatest amount
OF work at minimum cost"
The total number Of mills in the
South consuming raw cotton on
September |, 1890, was 33G. The
total September |, 1900, was GG3.
The increase in the ten years was
327.
The number OF spindlcs in the
South in 1850 was 295,359. In 1870
it was 33S, $50. In 1890 it was SOL
800 In 1890 it was l,Sl0,291. In
1900 it was G,2G7, ,l67. The increase
in the past year was I,315,071.
One large mill reports that during
the past year it consumed nearly
100000 pounds Of cotton, "which
it purchased in the seed, ginncd and
used the staple direct from the gin
without bailing. This is possible in
n great many parts of the South, and
is one Of the items showing advan-
tagcs that could be gained under
stress Of competition with other sec
tons and countries"
y noticeable fact is "thc resort Of
some OF the larger mills to finer mum
bcrs which, while keeping them ac-
lively employed, has reduced the
number OF bales consumed"
The distribution Of mills by States,
including new mills not completed,
is as follows:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

howl of laughter. The men on the
platform, except the chairman,
squirmed as they laughed. Then
Hornet got mad. what | say is
gospel truth he cried. The audi
ence fairly beloved with mirth.
"llornet turned to the man on
the stage and said, do you see any
thing very ridiculous in my behavior?'
tYes. lIa +! ha! It's intensely funny
lia, ha, ha! Go on!' replied the
roaring man. 'This is an insult =
cried Hornet wildly dancing about.
More laughter and cries of Go on,
Twain p
"Thcn the chairman began to sec
through a glass darkly and arose and
quclled the mcrrimcnt and explained
the situation, and the men on the
stage suddenly ceased laughing, and
the folks in the audience looked
sheepish, and they quit laughing,
too, and then the excited Mr.. IIor-
net, being thoroughly mad, told
them he had never before got into a
town SO entirely populated with
asses and idiots and, after having
said that, he left the hall in disgust,
followed by the audience in deep
gloom"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
Charlotte Came Back to Those She Loved.

COLUMBIA, September Tn the
presence of many shareholders, the
children of slave holders and hun
dreds of negroes, "Mauma" Char
lotte Stewart was buried at Fort
Mill, York county, yesterday. The
life of this old colored woman had a
very pathetic side to it.
Captain -. ii. Massey, one Of tho
largest planters in the county, pur-
chased Charlotte Stewart when she
was five years old and gave her to
his eldest daughter for handmaidcn.
For half century Charlotte lived
in this household. From lady's
maid she became nurse, caring for
children and tho children's children
until sho was recognized as almost
one of the family circle.
TO the call OF freedom and her
own children, "Mauma" Charlotte
turned a deaf ear. She refused to
be free or to leave the house Of her
former owners. Fourteen years af-
ter the close of the war, in 1879,
under positive orders of her husband,
and the cntreatics Of her children,
she tcarfully ceased her labors OF
love for the Masseys and went with
her family to Arkansas.
A few weeks ago the old
woman said she was overcome by
an intense longing for "thc old planta-
tion"-a longing that could not be
controlled. Not having the money
to travel she wrote to The Masseys,
and it was promptly forwarded to
her. She heard the "distant voices
calling" and as in "Old Black Joe,"
turned her face toward the old home.
The reception given the wrinklcd
Old black woman would, if described,
be received with incrcdulity by
those not familiar with the scnti-
ments entertained for these maumas.
Charlotte was given her old home
in the yard Of the Masscys; but she
had few daysin which to enjoy her re-
turn. She became i'll with typhoid
feverand was removed into a comfort
able room in the "big house" nurscd,
doctorcd and given every attention
lie eyes were closed by her former
mistress and white playmatcs.
The pail bearers were j. w. Ar
drew, j. M. Spratt, and six grand
sons of the late ID. III. Massey. Mrs.
Massey, who has passed the three
scorc-and-tenth year Of her life,
arose from sick bed and drove
three miles to attend the funeral on
a scorching hot day. And little
children of the family carried flowers
for the coffin and the grave. The
services were conducted at The family
residence by Rev. j. III. ThornwcIl,
ID. d., Of the Presbyterian church,
and the intcrmcnt was in the family
bnrying ground.
Just aero oss the way monument
is erected "to the faithful slaves"
and the testimony to this one shows
that il is sincere.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19
CAS- TORiA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss"sa ,oo Of MHAzI19
They Came to Laugh.

"Mark Twain is good talker and
invariably prepares himself, though
he skillfully hides his preparation by
his method of delivery, which de-
notes that he gets his ideas and
phrases as he proceeds" will M.
Clcmmcns, in Ainslcc's. "IIe is an
accomplished artist in his way. His
mode of expression always seems
contagious with an audience, and a
laugh would follow the most sober
remark. 1t is a singular fact that an
audience will be in n laughing mood
when they first enter the lecture
room they are ready to burst out at
anything and everything.
"ln the town of Colchester, Conn,
there was a good illustration of this,
the Hon. Demsham Hornet having
most unpleasant experience at the
expense of Mark Twain. Mr..
Clcmmcns was advertised 10 lecture
in the town OF Colchester; but for
some reason failed to arrive. In
the emergency the lecture com
mittce decided to employ Mr.. Hornet
to deliver his celebrated lecture on
temperance but 50 late in the day
was this arrangement made that no
bills announcing it could be circu-
lated, and the audience assembled,
expecting to hear Mr.. Twain. No
one in town knew Mr.. Clemmcns or
had ever heard him lecture, and they
entertained the idea that he was
funny and went to the lecture pre-
pared to laugh. Even those seated
upon the lecture platform, excepting
the chairman, did not know Mr.
Hornet from Mark Twain, and so
when he was introduced, thought
nothing of the name, as they knew
Mark Twain was pen name and
supposed his real name was Hornet.
"Alr. Hornet bowed politely, looked
about him and remarked, 'ntcmpcr-
ancc ! the curse of the country
The audience burst into merry
laugh. He knew it could not be his
remark, and thought his clothes
must be awry, and he asked the
chairman, in whisper, if he was
all right, and received yes for an
answer.
"Thcn he said, "Rtm Stays more
than discascn Another, but louder
laugh followed. He could not un-
derstand it, but proceeded, 1T breaks
up happy homes Still louder
mirth. 1T is carrying young men
down to death and to hell Then
came perfect roar of applause.
"Mlr. Hornet began to get excited.
lie thought they were poking fun at
him, but he went on sWc must
crush the serpcntn A tremendous
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

ccpt the resultant obligations, and
when they make treaties must keep
them. Those who profess to distrust
the liberal and honorable purposes of
the administration in its treatment of
the Philippines are not justified.
Imperialism has no place in its creed
or conduct"
Concluding, he says that eff our
opponents would only practice as
well as preach the doctrines of Abra.
ham Lincoln, there would be no fear
for the safety of our institutions at
home or their frightful influence in
any territory over which our flag
floats"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

On account Of the Annual Convention,
Colorcd odd Fellows, Louisville, Ky.,
October -Ith, 1900, the Southern Rail
way will sell round trip tickets from all
stations on its lines to Louisville, Ky.,
and return, at tho rate of one first class
fare for the round trip. Tickets to be
sold September 10Th and 3Oth and Octo-
Der lst with final return limit October
9th, 1900. Persons located at non.coupon
stations should notify ticket agents sovc-
raj days in advance of their contemplated
departure SO that he may supply himself
with proper form Of tickets
On account of the Annual Meeting of
the Mississippi Valley Medical Associa-
ton at Ashcvillc, n. G.. Octobcr9th llth,
1900, the Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets from all stations on
its lines to Ashcvillc and return. Tickets
will be sold October 9Th to 9th inclusive,
with final limit October 18Th, 1900. An
excellent opportunity to visit the fam
GUS Land of tho Sky"
On account of tho National Convcn-
ton of the Christian Church, Kansas
City, Mo-, October l2th-l0th, 1900, the
Southern Hallway will sell round trip
tickets to kansas City and return from
all points on its lines at the rate of o."
lirstclass fare for the round trip, plus
ST. Tickets will be sold October Sth. !.
''l ana lOtl, with flnal return limit Oc-
tobcr I'D, 1900, inclusive. Persons at
non-conpon stations will kindly notify
The ticket agents several days in advance
Of 'htir contemplated departure in order
mat he may supply himself with proper
form Of tickets.
For detailed information relative to
rates, schedules, reservations, etc, call
on or address any agent of the southern
Hallway or its connections.
). II. ilAEDwICK, a. G.. i. A.
Atlanta, Ga
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-19

~ Regular stop; t) Flag station.
Will also stop at the following stations
noy's, James and Sandy Springs.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
No. 9 at Anderson.
No. IL connects with Southern Railway
Nos. II and 3S at Seneca.
j. II. ANDERSON,
Superintendent.