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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21

Although many Jewellers advertise
Some thing new in rings. the FACT re-
mains that they are but slight varia-
tons of the style in vogue ut the tllne
Moses plotted the children OF israel
out of tho bondage of Egypt. Rings arc
alluded to In the Bible. In the books oi
Genesis and Exodus. They have been
found among tue relics of prehistoric
races, the stone age. the bronze age
and the age OF the mound builders.
Herudotus mentions that the Baby
ionians wore them. and from Asia they
probably were introduced Into Greete.
The rings worn In early times were
not purely ornamental. but had thelr
signlicarce rs slglet rings. a Eing's
messenger delivering message ar'I
exhibiting the kings siEne. NJ author
ity was obeyed implicitly. The Ronnn4
had marriage ring of iron with
Jewel of adamant. signifying eternity
and constancy. History mentions a
magic ring possessed by King Solomon
of which the Jews and AIohammedaps
have abundant traditions. II was by
means OF this ring az taissman ~
wisdom and power that Solomon Wal
enabled to perform those wonderful
acts and accomplish those vast enter,
prses that have made his name sa
celebrated as the wlsest monarch oe
the earth The Inter Romans wore
profusion of rings, and the more on
Terminate had rings for summer and
winter.--Chicaso Chronicle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21

Some recent letters in regard to the
cure of consumption have urged me to
bring to notice the Ralston Health club
Of Washington and It's publications.
Fhe natural cure which they suggest
has proved wholly effective ON my
lungs, which were In had condition.
1t consists mainly In pcrsistently sup
plying them with an abundance of air
and especially in blowing through a
short piece Of plpestem TO open up the
undeyeloped cells which exist In mass
IS and can take the place of those
eaten up by germs. In extreme cases
the blowing must be very gentle at
first. Great care TO avoid drafts ana
Namp feet Is essential. and nutritious
food is a powerful nil. The process
spcms as simple ns dld washing In
tue Jordan 10 Naanian. The Syrian, hut
y Is completely effective IN the End
VI faithfully practiced month nfter
noutA-Il. II. II, 10 New York Sun.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21
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PERSONALITIES.

NJ. Isopy. Lamartlne's barber is still
alive in France at the age OF 81.
Bird s. Coler, comptroller of New
York city, is n prominent worker in
Methodist Episcopal sunday school.
George Gould is said to be, with his
sister Helen, the most democratic mem
Der of his family. thing which has
considerably shocked the Castelanes.
John Perclvnl Smith lis the smallest
man in the United States army. He is
stationed at Columbus, o.. IL five feet
in height and weighs los pounds.
President Steyn of the Grange Free
State first met Mrs Frazer. who be-
came his Wife, OH honrd SHIP when she
was IL years old, and their romance
began at that time
The little daughter Of FAIRY aud Al
ice Iavey, Charlotte Genevieve, OF
Franklin, Me-. could boast Of five liv-
ing grandmothers among her ancestry
II her infant lips could frame the
words.
Casimir Zalcwski who died In War
saw the other day. was the oldest law
yer and newspaper editor in Poland.
FIe was also noted for receiving the
largest fec ever given a Polish lawyer
--150,o00 ruhlos.
Rev. DR.. w. r. Richard OF Plain
field n. j., was married recently.
When the bride cut the cake, she found
in the bottom of Il bag containing
$1,000, which had been contributed by
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21
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80, ,,io'' IN VI
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~" -'-'''' 'eo 90" VA .''N' .Ae ''''9
r'u'n'"e avs Vi siuseIs contracts is
interestingly described by GustaV
Aobbe in Ainslee's;
"A prinu donna will have, for in
stance. guarantee that he will give
ilrr 40 performances in four months or
son performances Il month Mt $1,000 a
performance. This means that lie
l,ust arrange for her to appear OK
1ctiy ten times during each month.
He canuot crowd II or Is perform
Nnccs into one month for her and then
Nt her sing correspondingly Tower
Dumhcr Of times during the remaining
months. For every performance above
The guaranteed ten which she gives
during month she receives an extra
sbousnnd dollars. with the privilege of
apneariu- her regular ten times dur
ing the next MONTH
III however. the impresario should
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21
APHoRIsMs.

The retrospect Of life swarms with
lost opportunItIes.-Ta
An extreme rigor is sure to arm ev-
erything against it.-Burke.
Opposition lndames the enthusiast,
never converts hlm.--Schlller.
Genius begins great works; labor
alone flnlshes them,-Jouhert.
Those who noyer retract their opln-
Ions love themselves moro than they
love truth,-Jouhert
There Is merit without elevation, but
thme 10 no elevation without sonss
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21

In the laundry OF an inmne asylum
at Pontiac. Mich. electric irons instead
Of gaa irons have proved 10 be pecul.
fairly adapted for nsaue asylum sefY.
Ice, wtaie most Of the work Is done by
the patients, There u no chance Of
their setting anything ON Ore with the
Irons, and as they are kept at an oven
temperature they do not require tho
exercise OF judgment q changing them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21
a Railroad Rumor.

Austin March r. 1t is rumorcd here
that the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railway company had given notice OF
its Withdrawal from membership OF the
southwestern freight committee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21

"Of course, I'm in favor Of suffrage
for women. Henrietta" said Mr.. Meek
ton. Put | don't think they ought to
go to the polls themselves"
"What do you meanY"
"They ought to be able to send their
husbands to vote for both. If they go
TO the polls themselves. it will confuse
matters. a perfect gentleman who saw
a lady at the polls looking little wor-
ried would feel compelled to lift his
hat politely and say, Madam, take my
vote "-Washlngtou Star.
There Is n movement on foot In Cali
fornla to have stallion show in every
county seat early in the spring. The
object is not to win prizes and pre-
NUNS, but to give the farmers and
horse breeders n chance Of seeing the
horses that will stand for public serv-
Ice In the neighborhoods.- Horseman.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-03-21

Cremation hy Liquid Air.
The FaigmouDi cs~elsVy aagoclatIOp
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
WITHIN A FOOT
OF Death at Railroad Crossing...No
Siqnal Given.

While out riding in carriage Sun
day evening, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Hale
and son, and Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Hale
had very narrow escape from being
struck by the To'clock Erie train near
the Old Forge. Owing to the storm
1t was very dark and they did not see
the train coming, when they attempted
to cross the railroad tracks.
The rear wheels of the carriage were
within foot Of the engine as 1t whirl-
ed by. Mr.. Hale stated that the
watchman in the tower near by made
no signal and the engineer of the train
did not whistle for the crossing, warn.
ing them of danger.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Plaintiff Serving Term In
Penitentiary.
Portage Board Files an Answer
In Case
Commenced 10 Gain Possession Of
School Court News.

The Supreme Court will review the
case OF Gideon Carr, guardian VS.. Ed
win Hull et al. This action was orig.
inally filed In the Summit County
Court OF Common Pleas.
Two of the parties TO the case are
dead. Edwin Hull died from natural
causes. Sylvester Hull was killed by
the plaintiff. who is now serving life
Term In the penitentiary for the crime.
Edwin Carr, his son. is under indict'
ment for the same offense.
The quarrel. leading up to the mur'
der Of Hull was, in certain measure
due to the questions involved in the
action. 1t was dispute over the di
vision Of the estate Of Hulrs father
Carr was defeated in the Common
Pleas and Circuit courts He has car
ried the case 10 the Supreme Court
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
LATE PERSONAL.

Mr.. Arthur Durr, of Cleveland, is
visiting his parents at 127 Crosby ST.
Mr.. Edison NJ. Robinson left Monday
for Cnagrin Falls in the interest of
Buchtel College.
Miss Belle Collins of Springfield, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Matte McFar-
land, 203 Wooster ave.
Mrs. /. o. Smyser of Reedsburg.
Wayne county, is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Beardsley, of South Ak
ron.
Mr.. Robert Estep. COG e. Exchange
St, returned from Canal Fulton, Mon
day. having spent, Sunday there as the
guest of Rev. E. r. willard.
Miss Mabel Bowers and Miss Laura
Townsend spent Sunday in Dayton
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Wight
Mrs. Wight, formerly Miss Carrie
steltzer, was for several years with the
NJ. O'Neil Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Allied Forces Have Turned Heavy GUNS
on Empress Palace.

Washington, Aug. 20.-(Spl)-- THE
fall of Pekin has not had the effect of
removing the complications of the
Chinese situation. Today, IL anything,
there is more uncertainty as to the re-
lations of China and the Powers. than
existed before Pekin was taken by
the allies. From advices received last
nihgt and this morning, it Is apparent
that the Chinese troops and the Box
ers, who are opposing the allies. have
not vacated that. part of the Capitol
known as the Imperial City. which is
the Forbidden City, where the EN-
press Dowager, the Emperor and the
Imperial Court live. The Imperial
City proper, surrounded on all sides, is
that part of Pekin in which the officials
of the government not connected di-
the Nobility, reside. A report received
rectly with the Imperial house and
this morning from Admiral Remey
based on reliable information sent by
Lieut.. Lattimer, of his staff, who went
to Pekin with Gen. Chaffee. says the
troops, meaning the allies, were NOV
ing on the Imperial city on the 18th
day on which Pekin was taken by the
relief column. This confirms the Japan
ese report. that the Forbidden or Innel
City was being attacked by the allies
as it will be necessary to take the I'm
perial city before the Forbidden City
can be attacked.
l
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Feared She Is Prisoner
of Chinese
Suffering Ordeal Far Worse
Than Death.
Her Husband Lived on Farm Near
This City.--Private Advices.

Especial to the Democrat)
Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 2O.-A cablegram
from Shanghai, under date of Sunday
has been received at the offices of the
Cheney Medical Co. here today.
The dispatch conveyed the welcome
news that DR.. Roberts and several
missing missionaries who have been
stationed at the Cheney farm at Koo
Fan have been located safe and sound
with the foreign legation at Pekin and
are now with the allied forces, having
been liberated Aug. 16.
Two female members of the party
Mrs. Nellie Parker and Mrs. Charles
Roberts, are missing. The former is
known to have been killed by the Box
ers who surrounded the Koo Fan farm
early in July and grave fears are en-
tertained regarding the safety of Mrs.
Roberts who It is believed was cap
tured, and unless able to kill herself,
is now being subjected to an ordeal
worse than death.
Frank J. Cheney, president Of the
company, has left for Washington, to
| confer with authorities and obtain
military protection for rescuing par.
| ty.
The Koo Fan farm lies 40 miles south
of Pekin and is used as recovering
depot for the kis kan or catarrhal
herbs grown in that vicinity. 1t is
managed by Dr. Roberts, who formerly
lived with his parents on their farm
near Akron. In 1901 he married q
Miss Jones of the same city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
DO Not Agree.

East Market street property owners
are divided as to the best way to pro.
ceed in the settlement of the paving
matter. An investigation, 1t is claim
ed, will show that the contractors have
not lived up to the specifications. Some
believe that the ,Tssyement should should be
torn up and relad. Others want a re
duction made In the assessments. This
is question that must be settled be
fore the city can do anything in the
matter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
TWO. Wo..CONTRAcTSI
Awarded by City Commissioners
f. kirkwood st. Paving.

At the Monday morning session of
the City Commissioners, upon unan-
imous vote Of the members Of the
Board, the contract for the paving Of
Kirkwoodsst. was awarded to Con
tractor, J. NJ. Davidson. The contract
requires that Stag base shall be laid
and standard size Akron brick to be
used. ~
The contract for building the stone
wall wing to the Ash st. bridge which
was decided necessary to be construct
ed last week, was awarded to Contrac-
tor S. @. MCGOWAN, his bid being the
lowest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Officers Of National Organization
Read Reports.
Addresses Of Welcome to German Veterans by
Mayor W. {. Young and Mr. P. {. Werner
--.Notes of General interest.

Borzer, Cincinusti; f. Keller. st.
Louis.
ADDRESSES AT LAKESIDE.
Addresses of welcome were delivered
at Lakeside park, Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, by Mayor Young and Mr..
Paul Il, Werner.
NOTES.
Rev. Victor Arnould, pastor Of ST.
Peters church Canton, is the guest
Of Rev. j. b. Broun, pastor of St.
Bernard's church, this city. They are
attending the convention at Lakeside
today.
Cleveland has $50 representatives
here, and Pittsburg and Allegheny 100,
Other neighboring cities are repre-.
sented fairly we'll.
Mr.. Salo selton, Of Chicago. dele,
gate, is a newspaper man. member
Of the staff of the Illinois staaats zeit
ung and Abendblatt.
The secretary of the national organi-
zation receives 800 year, aud the
treasurer, 800 Other officers are paid
their expenses to and from conven,
tions.
Members of Company F, o, N c.,
are having a good time at Lakeside
They have established a hospital, and
take patients there, whether they are
sick or not.
A large number of visitors ate dinnel
at the park today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
:; r." &C Castings
FOR EVERY PURPOSE.
~. Ad q m son.
Exchange and Water SITS.
It's a doctors business to study
health. Doctors confidentially recom-
mend Harper Whisky.
SOLD BY
VIM. WASHER,
n4144 South Howard st.
Akron. q,
Reading n hook.

A writer in the New York Medical
Journal says that the curved pages OF
the ordinary book are injurious to the
eye of the reader. The curvature me-
cessitates constant change of the fo-
Gus of the eye as 1t reads from one side
to another, and the cillary muscles are
under constant strain. Moreover,
the light falls unequally upon both
sides Of tho page, further interfering
with a continued clear field Of vision.
1t is suggested that the difficulty might
be obviated If the lines should be print
ed parallel to the binding instead OF at
right angles to It ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Lost Her Watch.

Miss Laura Coler lost fine gold
watch Sunday evening. She was in
formed that well known young man
had picked it up. When she called on
him he denied all knowledge of the
watch, Sc has reported the matter to
the police.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

At 1870, Monday morning, a bust
ness session OF delegates to the Ger
man Veterans convention met in
Conrad hall. 1t continued until p.
NJ, and was presided over by Presi-
dent oehler.
Reading reports and appointing com.
mittees was the order Of business.
Mayor Young was introduced to the
delegates, ana they gave him three
hearty cheers.
President oehler complimented the
organization upon its record for the
past year. aud the prospects for a
great national convention. He report
ed that only 20 members OF the organi-
cation had died during the past year.
The treasurer reported $ll,oi1.S2 in
the treasury.
The secretary of the Benefits depart
ment reported membership of 2,is4
Thirty-six associations are repre-
sented at the convention,
The following committees We're ap'
pointed:
Credentials--Joseph Spiegel, Bates
vile, Ind; Edward Bishotberger, Kan
sas City; Mr., Filing, st. Paul MINI.
To examine treasurers books-John
Bauer, San Antonia. Tex; Henry
steenbock st, Louis; salo selten, Chi
csgo.
To examine books of Benefit depart
ment-Julius Eggers, Chicago; August
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Tools Attache d.

An attachment was issued Monday
from Squire Coleman's court by Frank
Monipger attaching the blacksmith
tools, ETC., of Mr. Philo. The alleged
non.payment of rent of building was
the cause of issuing the attachment.
The case will be heard Saturday morn
ing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Small Fire.

A small fire occurred at Foster Bros
s, Howard ST., Saturday evening, at
o o'clock. A can of bicycle cement was
ignited and the blaze caught some loose
papers, The chemical was called, but
the blaze was extlnguished before
II arrived, The loss will not exceed
Ave dollars.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
VALUATION
Of Lots and Lands.
An Increase of $780,
$40 In Ten Years.
Decrease In Every Ward
In Lands.
Vacant Property Divided Into
| Building Lots.
Evidence Of Large Growth In Akron's
Population.


The net gain in the valuation of real
estate in the city during the past ten
years amounts to less than 81 900, 600
Figures taken from the reports of the
assessors make the increase $S04,540
1t is a noticeable fact that the valu-
alton of lands has fallen and that Of
lots Increased. This is evidence of
the growth of the city. The vacant
property has been divided into build
| ing lots. In every ward there has been
a loss in the lands and an increase in
the lots. Figures follow:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
BombardIns Imperial City.

Berlin, Aug. 20.--(spl)-A German
official dispatch from Chefoo, of today.
says that the Allies are bombarding
the fortified Imperial palace in the for
hidden city, where the Dowager En-
press is believed to be.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
The pension Of Frank NJ. Hailstock
has been Increased to $40 month.
The Atmospheric Ocean.

The atmospheric ocean surrounding
the earth is frequently disturbed by
gigantic waves. which are Invisible ex-
cept when they carry parts of the air
charged with moisture up into colder
atmospheric stratum, where sudden
condensation occurs. In this manner
long, parallel lines OF clouds some
times make their appearance at great
height. marking the crests Of ripple
OF air waves running miles above our
heads.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Awarded Gold Medal.

The Aultman Miller & Company re-
'ceived information today that they had
been awarded the gold medal at the
Paris exposition on their mowers, reap
ers and binders. The awards were
made Saturday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Erlqhtens Horese.

The County Commissioners have re-
celved complaint from Greentown peo
pie In reference to cable which cross
es the highway at Fl. B. Camps works
1t is used TO haul clay cars to the mill
It is claimed that 1t frlghtens horses
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
DEATHS.

BACON-Amelis, wife of Samuel
Bacon, of East ave.,aged sc years,
month and 25 days, died Sunday, Aug
10th. vi exhaustion. Funeral will be
held Tuesday, August 21st. at the
house. Interment at Glendale ceme-
terry.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Elevator Broke.

One of the large grain elevators
broke at the Schumacher mills Satur-
day morning. Work was suspended
for about six. hours.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
what,r Ml. Aaare..s

Borrows--Easy, is hey
Graphter-Well, should say. i
wrote to him once and asked him to
lend me 50. 1t seems spelled "two"
t double o and forgot to cross the I.
He sent me ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
ASSIGNMENT.

V. C. Hougland & Company. proprie.
tors Of small grocery at Barberton
filed deed of assignment TO Thomas
J. Davies at 10 o'clock Monday morn
ing. The assets amount to $500 and
the liabilities 10 $500.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
TIE OTHER sIpn.

An answer has been tlled In the case
Of the Board of Education Of Akron
VS.. the Board of Education Of Portage
township. The Akron Board seeks to
gain possession Of the brick school,
formerly located In Portage township,
In the territory recently annexed to the
city. In answer to the plaintiffs petit
ton the Portage Board says that the
taxpayers of the township paid $4,000
In building the school and making i'm
provements, that II was built for the
purpose OF furnishing II place for the
education of the youth OF Portage
township for all time TO come, that 1t
was paid for by the township at large
and that the title to the property has
never been relinquisbed. 1t is alleged
that less than 20 per cent, of the prop
erty owners We're included In the por'
tiop OF the township annexed to the
city, IT is claimed that II the city
gains possession OF the property large
per cent. of the youths of school age
in the township will he deprived of q
place to gain an education. 1t is ask
ed that the petition of the plaintiff be
dismissed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
hoping for reversal of the judgment

hoping for reversal of the judgment
of the lower courts.
MODIFIED.
The restraining order, heretofore al
lowed In the case of James r. Diehm
VS.. the Northern Ohio Traction Com
pany, has been modified so that the
company Is not enjoined from repair
ing and improving the single track
that 1t now has on II. Exchange st,
1t Is restrained from double tracking
until the final hearing of the action.
The injunction has been continued un-
til Oct. o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

A Commute trip by steamer to L. l.
park, 8 and 1:30 daily.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

Use pemocra. want column. 1t pays.