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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
CHAUNCY DEPEW MARRIED
CIVIL CEREMONY WITH MISS PAL
MER PERFORMED YESTERDAY.
The Bride Being Catholic There viii
Be Two Religious Ceremonies To-
day, at II O'Clock and Noon.

Nice, France, December 27,-The civil
ceremony Of the marriage Of Senator
ChauncGy NJ. Depew and Miss May Palmer
took place at o'clock this Afternoon In the
United States consulate. The brides wit
nesscs were Baron Won Andre and Baron
lie Catanleuz. The bridegroom's witnesses
were James Gordon Bennett and Count de
Sers
Among others present we're Mrs Palmer
Countess de Sers and Baroness Won Andre
Senator Depew was IN excellent health
The bride was charmlngy dressed.
The bride being Catholic, there will be
two religious ceremonies the FIRST will
take place at Notre Dame and the second
at the Episcopal church at IL o'clock IN
the morning and at noon tomorrow respee
lively when ten blue Jackets from the
United States cruiser Albany viii form a
guard Of honor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
A BOUNTY ON SUGAR
GrOwn in Cuba TO Be Paid Out of the
Customs Collected Is Proposed.
ROOSEVELT is FAVORABLE.
:" or Re Worked Out in Detail
ioo, ,ubmitted 10 Him.
A COMMISSION IS SUGGESTED
In Which the Sugar Growers Are to
Have Representation.
ABOUT HALF THE DUTIES COLLECTED
Would Be Needed to Pay One-HaIt Cent
Pound on the Crop Raised
This Year.
n Which the Sugar Growers Are to
Have Representation.
BOUT HALF THE DUTIES COLLECTED



Washington, December 2T Representa-,
tives Of domestic sugar interest believe
they have discovered plan which viii
eventually be adopted as the most prac-
tical solution of the commercial relations
of the United States with Cuba, for a
time at least This plan is to pay the
PLANTER direct bounty for every pound
OF sugar be raises, this bounty TO be paid
by the treasurer Of the United States out
of the money received from import duties
on Cuban sugar.
The idea has been suggested 10 President
Roosevelt and has attracted bis attention,
A detailed plan will be submitted to him
within few days in order that II it meets
his approval he can transmit 1t to con
gross.
1t is proposed TO ask congress to appoint
a commission to thorov ghly investigate the
condition of the Cuban sugar interest. This
commission would comprise representatives.
Of the financial and forVign relations COM
mittee of the house and senate and repre-
sentatiyes OF the cane and beet sugar in
terests of the United States. and would
possibly also include several Cuhans com
petent to speak for the sugar planters OF
their island 1t Is suggested that this COM
mission could, within period of six weeks,
make a thorough investigation of the sub
ject in hand and report in time for action
to be taken by congress that wonld apply
to the next sugar crop Of Cuba.
bounty Of one.third or oBehalf cent
per pound paid directly tc the sugar
planters in Cuba would, it is asserted, af-
ford all the relief necessary for that Island,
1t is estimated that the sugar crop in Cuba
this year will amount to $4,000 tons. A
bounty Of u cent per pound would amount
this year to something over 100000. This
is about 80 per cent of the duty collected
lasf wear "a Cuban sugar alone
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
Ten Points Advance in Sugar.

New York, December 27.--The American
Sugar Refining company ArbucSe Brothers
and B. F. Howell, Son Co today ad-
vanced all grades of refined sugar 10
points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
scHLEY AT The SHOW.

Given an Ovation at Washington The
atsr Last Night.
Washington. December 81. - Admiral
Schley and ex-secretary of the Navy Her
.crt occupied a box at the Newal theater
onight to see James h. Hackett in "Don
-aesar's Return" 1t was the first time
tho admiral had been in a public place
here since the verdict of the court of in
quiry. The house was crowded, and when
The admiral appeared he was given an ova-
ton, the applause lasting several minutes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
A n Wnlvarton Dead.

Ardmore. /. T., December ia j. VOL
verton died last night at 10 o'clock and was
buried this afternoon. He was prominent
as democratic politician and nnancler.
he was one of the principals Ia the Mar
c,,m WoIverton fight for democratic Ma
tIonai committeeman from the Indian Ter
rtory and was president OF the city Ma
ilonnl bank Of this city ana INTERESTED ID
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
Store al Brandon.

Store at Brandon.
Brandon. Texas, December 27 Clay &
Simpson groeers. were burned ont at o
loss OF $500, with insurance OF 5000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28
con THRRp roo EARLY.
New Bark At Blum.

Hillsboro, Texas. December 81 The First
National bank OF Blum was organized last
week with a capital Of $4,000. The in-
corporators are D. p. Waggoner, president;
Wells. cashier; George W. McCluskey and
John Porter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-28

FOUR HUNDRED WERE KILLED.
General Marin, Colombian Revolutionary Leader
Attacked Honda Government Victorious.

Colon Colombia December
Colombian
December Of
until p
numbering of city
Ca-acolL
during the
BATH
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
Monroe Falls.
Especial Correspondence.)

(Speciai Correspondence
Munroe Falls, June 1S.--Mrs. Cowan
who was on the sick list a few days
last week, is better now.
Miss Maggie Castle has the measles
The Croquet ground is now in use
The boys purchased a set of croquets
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Harris and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Keper are at Bualo, at.
tending the Exposition.
Mr.. Newt Guise and Miss Laura
Thomas of Cuyahoga were married last
Wednesday. They VIII spend their
honey moon in New York City and
Buffalo. Nevis many friends wish
he and his wife a long and happy
life.
Geo. limbaugh is very busy destroy,
ing weeds in the local potato patches
The Children's day exercises at the
church Sunday We're fine.
Mrs. A. a. Hill, with her family, are
at her River side place for the sum.
mer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19

There is no room for argument as to
the weakening effect of these diseases.
There is also no room for argument as
TO the power of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription to cnre them. 1t regulates
the periods, stops unhealthy drains, heals
Inflammation and liberation, ,sand cures
female weakness. 1t is purely vcget-
able preparation, and cannot disagree
with the weakest constitution. There ID
no alcohol in oFavorite Prescription"
and 1t is entirely free from opium,
cocaine and all narcotics.
Sick women suffering from chronic
forms of female diseases are invited to
consult Dr. Pierce by letter free, and
so obtain the invaluable advice of spe-
cialst in the diseases OF women. All
correspondence strictly private and sa-
credly confidential. Address DR.. R. ".
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
words cannot tell how grateful am for your
kind advice and good medicines" writes Mrs.
John Cooke, Hastings Northumberland Co,
Ontario. II had been In poor heath for four
years back, aud this spring got 50 bad could
said had uiceration and falling OF the inte rnai
organs, but thought would try your Favorite
Prescription. / took Ave bottles and three of
the Golden Medical Discovery and one vial
f DR. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets, and can safely
,ny that never felt better in my life. have
ppoken well Of your medicines wherever have
been."
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets keep the
liver healthy. They assist the action of
"Favorite Prescription when laxative
is required.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
ANOTHER PLAN
Of the Everett-Moore
Syndicate.
Developing a Trolley System
From Port Huron to Pittsburg.

The Everett-Moore syndicate is now
figuring on a deal which when com
pleted will give them a clean sweep
in the trolley line business from Port
Huron, Mich, to Pittsburg. 1t is try
ing to purchase the Mahoning electric
railway system, which when hitched
to the Chagrin Falls and Eastern
lines will give the syndicate a long
push toward Pittsburg.
The Mahoning system is considered
one of the most valuable pieces of in
terurban traction property In Ohio
1t is owned by James Parmelee ant
Colonel Myron Il. Herrick, of Cleve
land. 1t has 40 miles of track lead
ing In the direction of Pittsburg, ant
passes through Warren, Niles, Girard
and Youngstown. The present Penn
sylvania terminal is at Green Castle
Pa. The company owns franchises
and rights of way to Pittsburg.
officials Of the syndicate decline tc
discuss the deal. but 1t is believed
their plans will materialize.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
MMURPHY'S FLATS.
THERE WILL BE SOME REOHoT
TIMES IN THEM SOON.

MT. sprocket, the Jnnitor of the
the Grocer and Predicts Battle
Royal In the Near Future.
copyright, 1901, by @. B. Lewial
"And how you vhas today, Mr..
sprocketf" asked the German grocer
as the Janitor of McMurphy's new fats
lounged in the other afternoon and
cast covetous eyes on a pyramid of
shredded Goldfish boxes.
"All right Mr.. Wasserman, except
for my asthma, thank you," was the
reply.
"Und don't you be cured Of some
asthmar'
II haven't been 80 far, but think
I'll quit doctorfng for it, have about
come to the conclusion that asthma is
a good thing for fathouse janitor.
1t prevents him from running up stairs
too fast when some of the tenants think
they want something. 1t also acts as
q check on the speed of the dumb wait
er. Have you heard the news yetr'
"vhas 1t about Cuba or somepodyT
'No; came in to tell you that our
nat was full. Yes, sir, McMurphy got
In two new families yesterday, and Of
course shall recommend them to trade
with you. Your goods are fresh, your
prices low, and you guarantee prompt
delivery"
''Dot vhas good news, Mr.. Sprocket,
good newsr' chuckled the grocer as he
rubbed his hands. $50 der fats vhas
full at last und der families vhas all
right. Allow me to present you NIT a
box Of Goldfish ash some tokens of my
esteem"
Thanks. Goldfish is my favorite.
Yes, the fat is full, and you'll get new
customers. but don't you make no mis-
take on what's going to happen over
there"
"How can something's happen, Mr..
Sprocketr'
"You wait a week and you'll see.
McDlurphy just grabbed at the first
customers who came along, and what
d'you suppose he's done? He's got an
Irishman, a dago and a darky one
above the other, each with five or six
children. and the rumpus has already
begun"
"Do you mean somepody vhas quar-
relingT
"That's II, and 1t will be hair pulling
before the week is out. The Irishman
moved in first The family has about
$50 worth Of furniture, and the chill
dren sleep five In bed, but after they
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
"LOW NAME. p"
Woman Applied It to
Her Neighbor.
Prosecutor Doesn't Know What II
Means-Boy's Narrow Escape.

Mrs. Louise Diesen pleaded not
guilty to charge of calling Mrs.
Louise Houser Il "wench," which, Po-
lice Prosecutor C. O. Benner declares,
Is low name" the meaning of
which is TO him unknown. The par
ties live in the North End. and will
settle their troubles before His Honor
Thursday.
Nick Spitzello was. fined So and
costs for throwing stone at Ernest
Wicks of Furnace st. The boy call
ed him names. Physicians said the
stone would have caused death had
II struck the boys temple. which 1t
narrowly missed.
Chas. Hixon was fined So and costs
for intoXication.
------------------
Marquis, piano tuner, at the Empire.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19

had got their goods slung in the wife
came sailing up to me with her nose In
the air and said:
.Janitor, me name ia Bridget O'Sul-
Ivan, and me husband is Timothy
OSullivan. and when either wan Of us
spakeS to ye or sinds word out by the
children ye wants to jump like cat,
or YEN DO after losing yer position.
Jest put 1t in yer pipe that I'm a da-
scindant of the O'Shanes, while Tim
O'SuAivan Is a man wild pull"
"How vhas you to shump like some
cats init your asthmar' Indignantly
demanded the grocer.
IL can't, and I won't" replied the
ianItor. "You bet the bluff didn't work
on me. told her to get of her high
horse and run her old billygoat out Of
the hall, and gave 1T to her plain that
she couldn't work the royal racket on
me. think both Of US know a ple-
beian from an aristocrat, eh, Mr.. Was
sermanY'
II vhas sure we do, Mr.. Sprocket.
Some plebeians owe me a bill of two
dollar und den mofe AWAY in der night
time"
"Well, the dago family moved in
next" continued the janitor, "and of
course the O'Sullivans, all except Tim,
were looking out from doors and win
dows. The furniture came by back
loads and push carts, and as 1t was
handed In Mrs O'Sullivan pointed her
nose to heaven and called out:
DO they take this place for a sta
BILE or pigpenP Och, hone. but look
at the old rattraps and the decayed
oranges and think of me associatin
wild such peoplel I'll send Mr.. Nc
Murphy word that out We go before
night
"'Whata you wanta OF me, ehr
shouted the dago woman as she felt
that she was being picked on, and she
walked in and shock her fist under
Mrs. O'Sullivan's nose. 1t looked like
scrap for a minute. but the young
o'Sullivans and the young dagoes were
In row down the hall, and so the
mothers held off. TIN come, though
bound TO come. You can't put Irish
ssaAs% oa6pSn 80 titS cdibO lSiis GILL yOu
"If peoples vhas mad. nopody can be
happy" replied the grocer as he rub
bed his chin and looked wise.
~rhem Is true words. Mr.. wasser.
man. no matter what cucumbers sell
for" said the >janitor. -But l haven't
told you about the darky yet. The
family just moved In this afternoon.
some clothes on. The hair and tatters
and buttons and hooks and eyes left
behind would have stuffed a mattress"
"vhell, aow many peoples vhas MUIR
deredT asked the grocer as a shiver
crept up his back and shook his shoul-
ders.
''Not one" replied the janitor.
'"There never Is when women scrap
not II the Ice pick has been mislald
and the legs are left under the stove.
] got the other gang untangled and
booted them up or down stairs, and
half an hour later Mrs. OSullivan cali
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19

form of the letter u. There were
present from distance Mr.. and Mrs
g. b. link and family, New Brighton
Pa; Mr.. G. r. Corbett and family,
Clarion, Pa; VIM. link, Columbus;
Scott link, Marion, Pa; Mrs. H. Fas
nacht, Client.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
Piano Recital.

A piano recital was given by the
pupils of Miss Cora Hartong, assist
ed by Miss Clcily Bishop, reader, at the
Calvary Evangelical church, Tuesday
evening. Many friends and guests OF
the pupils were present. The work
of the pupils. and Miss Bishop, was
appreciated by the audience.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19

ed to me. ! found her pacing the lower
hall and chuckling to herself She had
| black eye, ID scratches on her face
and bitten finger.
"'Mr. Sprocket,' said she, was there
a ruction up stairs little time agoT
"'There was said I.
"'And was Bridget O'Sullivan in itr
"'She was ID.
"'An did she do her duty by Ireland,
| by her husband Timothy an the kids
who call her mother2'
"'She did, for sure, and she's got
scars to prove It.
"'An they are scars that I'll be proud
to show to me Tim when he reaches his
| fireside this evenin, an maybe shall
have them photographed for the chill
dren to look at when / am dead an
gone. Tell me, Mr.. Sprocket, did l
shirk me duty ut any stage of the
gamep
"'Not at all, Mrs. O'Sullivan. You
went in with bang, staid in with
thump and came out with wreath of
victory on your brow. l was watching
you all through, and IL Tim don't pat
you on the back tonight and send out
for bottle he's no man at ALL
Eyer hand, Mr. Sprocket, an from
this time forward till death Bridget
O'Sulliv8n, who descended from the
O'Shanes as straight as baby fallin
down stairs, Is a friend to ye an yer
asthma an will swipe the jaw of any
one sayin word ag'in ye.'
Fifteen minutes lateS," said the jan
itof, II went up to the second to see if
the dago needed the ambulance. You
bet she didn't. She was prancing up
and down in her best dress. She had
cut over the eye, her nose had been
raked, and she had lost a front tooth
and had her hair thinned out.
"'Ah, ha! she called out, but you see
dat fghta, ebr
| "T did, countess I said.
| "'Dey pitcha into me--one--two-an
fghta back. pulla hair, 1 fighta, I
scratcha.'
"'You did, countess You was
whirlwind on wheels
"'An who win data fghtag
| "'You did, of course
1Ati II - oCC hCiC, oil ueIG, ILL ueTb!
Yes, Wilma dat tighta an was heroine,
an my count he shall KEGS me for it.
Janitor, I was your friend. When you
wanta orange or banan, you coma to
Countess Divito.'
"She sailed into her room, and went
up to see the colored woman. She had
got into a yaller silk dress and red
stockings, but was still breathing hard.
She had been thumped till she could
hardly see daylight, and she walked
with seven different limps, but she had
lost none of her gameness.
81 done knowed it had got to come
she said as I got up stairs.
Yes, you was all waiting for it,
replied.
"Dey was pickin on me to run me
out. but wouldn't stand 1t. seen yo'
lookin on, Mr.. Sprocket.'
Eyes, l saw the row.
"And how was the swipe I gave
Mrs O'SullivanY
Beautiful, beautiful
"'And the chugg 1 got in on the
dagoY
"'Never saw it beaten. The referee
gives the decision in your favor
"Then she took my hand and with
tears in her eyes told me that should
have free shaves for the next year, and
the dove of peace lowered DER Nc
Murphys fats for the remainder of
the day. What do you think of it. Mr..
Wasserman?"
II thinks" slowly replied the grocer
as he scratched the bald spot on his
head and sorted bad potato from the
basket-'T thinks 1t vhas better for
somepody if nopody don't make so
much onhappiness in dis world und
prevent anybody from taking some
COMFORTS" M. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
THE STANDING
TODAY'S GAMES.
Cincinnati mt Brooklyn.
Pittsburg ut New York.
Chicago at Boston,
St. Louis at Philadelphia.

went down to Bath Beach few
DAYS ago to see Gus Rubin, says Artist
Robert Edgren in the Chicago Ameri'
can. When l arrived within few
blocks of Suppers' place, where the
Akron Giant holds forth, heard some
thing that sounded like the blasting on
the tunnel, with snare drum ac-
compartment. II turned out TO be
Rubin taking a whirl at the punching
bag.
AS entered, the big efllow shed a
few beads of persplration and stepped
upon convenient pair of scales.
"Just two hundred and five, stripped y
he announced. II must have lost at
least nm ounce.
"Jeffries has promised me his first
fight" said Rubin by way OF explain
alton. II suppose I'll have to wait
until he gets ready, 80 I'm Just going
TO do n little easy work to keep in
trim. A couple of days week Will
keep me from getting too soft.
I'm getting Fita's SHIFT down. he
said That's the greatest blow ever
invented Look at Ftz, He's got n
pinch that makes him as good as any
man in the ring today or better. Say.
! thought had Bitz sure in our last
fight, but when he stepped In and
nailed me with the shift ! didn't think
anything at all. The next thing |
knew the fight was all over and was
wondering what had happened to my
Jaw. He must have punched me three
or four times there and / never knew
it until afterward.
Say, my last fight with Sharkey
was the funniest thing you ever saw.
When | met him the first time he put
Inc out in punch. | started slow and
he began landing first. First thing |
knew j didn't know anything. Well,
next night | determined to land first.
Sharkey ran in 10 put me out, and
Just held out by band. 1t Jared him
a lot, but he laughed and thought II
was a mistake. Next time he thought
1t was mistake, TOO. He thinks to
this day there was a mistake some
where.
f'Fitz lives up the street few
blocks. He says he will come down
and spar with me once In a while. Hes
going to teach me the shift"
"That's all right, Ruhlin." said,
"but don't let him work IL on you at
lunch. 1t doesn't go well with the
menu"
Rubin will stay with Billy" Mad
den at Bath Beach until the match
with Jeffries is decided upon.
IL he does not study the "shift toe
vigorously under the tutorship OF
Bob" F'itzsimmons, he should get into
condition to give the champion a rub
for his honors.
NEW PLAYERS FOR KIRKWooD
There will be number Of new play
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
Hides.
Farm Produce.

Butter, creamery, per ID, 19c.
Butter, country, per h., 14c.
Butter, cooking, per lb, 1212c.
Lard, country, per rb, &c.
Lard, compound, 7c.
Lard, city, per ID &c
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz, 12c.
Chickens, live, per 10, 10c.
Chickens, dressed, per 1b, 12c.
Potatoes, per bu., 65c.
Navy beans, per bu., S2.15.
Marrowfat beans, per bu., S2.4O.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
Poor Mani

Tom-Pretty nice spread at Topley's
last night?
Dick-Oh, yes; sat through it, but l
didn't get chance to discuss anything
but the game.
Tom-How was thatr
Dick--I took May Punter in to din
ner, and she talked hazards" iron
shots and all that from the caviare to
the cofree.-Philadelphia Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
Its nIensnt of Horror.

"I'n sorry read that story" ex-
claimed Mr.. Pneer. throwing down the
borrowed book In disgust. "It's a
tragedyw
Doesn't the hero marry the heroine
In the last chapter" asked Mrs. Pneer.
Eyes, but It costs him his fortunew--
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19

Some One Who Would Like II.
II cont like Muggins' face" said
Twynn to Triplett. '.He hasn't pleas
Ing countenancs."
But an auctoneer would like IT.
suggested Ttiplett.
"How sof"
''It is oountenance forbadding."--
Detroit Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
L'Enfant Terrible.

"Well, Ethel" said the caller, "what
are you to do when you get big like
your mammaY'
"Oh," replied Ethel, IT suppose I'll
have to put my teeth in glass of wa
ter and paint my face toow--Philadel-
phia Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-06-19
HAPPY TIME.
link Family Reunited at the Old
Home.

The annual reunion or the link
family was held at the old homestead
14l Dayton St, Tuesday. Seventy,
five We're present. The dinner at noon
and reception and refreshments
from A to 8 p. M, were features of
the day. Tables were arranged in the