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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
Time to Go to Work.

A woman was once trying to induce
General Sherman to use his influence
for her son in order that he might be
given place in the army, for which.
however, he had shown no particular
fitness. "His father was In the army"
said the urgent mother, "and so were
his grandfather and his great-grand-
father, and it seems as IL he ought to
follow the line"
"Hm! Three generations in the
army" said the general. Don't you
think, madam, that 1t is about time for
one member Of the family to work for
a uyinRT
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
Abolition of Army Canteen
Claimed to be Responsible
For Riots Among Soldiers

New York, July 15.-(spl)--Army Of
ficers at Ft. Wadsworth are today
blaming the abolition OF the army
canteen as the cause OF two successive
riots at the post. On Friday night
$50 artillerymen We're paid Off and
they went to Sound Beach to cele,
brate. All night long there were
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15

drunken fights between soldiers and
civilians. One saloon was charged up.
on and shots fired. No one was serl,
ously hurt, though there were many
broken heads, On Saturday the drum
ken brawls We're resumed and com-
pany OF soldiers searched Sound
Beach and arrested the rioters. Court
martials will be ordered at once.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
HOled and COrnered.

Wife-I mended the hole in your
trousers pocket last night after you
had gone to bed, John, dear. Now, am
not a thoughtful wife?
Husband (dubiously)-Well-er-y-e-s,
you are thoughtful enough, my dear.
but how the mischief did you discover
that there was u hole in my pocket?-
Exchange.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
Rearsay Evidence.

Judge ito witness)-Let me remind
you that your evidence in this court is
given upon oath, so that you will only
be allowed to state what you know
from your own observation and not
what other people have told you. In
the first place. you are a medical prac-
titioner?
Witness-I cannot say that am, my
lord. 1 only know 1t from hearsay. l
have had no patients yet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
CHASED AWAY.
Union Machinists Beat Non. Union
Men at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, July 15.-Spl.)-
Since the machinists' strike May 30,
the Southern railway has been en-
ploying non-union men in the shops
here, quartering them in boarding cars
in a switch yard. Saturday night
the non-union men were badly beaten,
and today not single man showed up
for work and the shops are closed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15

the third. When the crops were har-
vested, each member Of the community
getting his or her share, all could put
in their cattle, which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubble, etc.
And this was termed the right of
sack" The common field" system was
gradually done away with by statutes
in the relgns Of George III and Will
liam IV.-London Express.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
THE STANDING.
TODAY'S GAMES.
TODAYS GAMES.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Boston mt Chicago.
New York ut st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.

Until the last half of the ninth inn
ing of the game played on the Buchtel
field Saturday afternoon between the
Kirkwood and Webster, Camp & Lane
teams, 1t looked us though more inn
ings would be required to decide the
contest. At this time the score was
tied at 8, but by pitcher Mctzger's
giving Smith and Mckinney bases on
balls, and Beduhrs fumbling the ball,
when Washer knocked 1t into left
field. permitting Smith to reach home
from second, gave the game to the
Kirkwoods by a score of 4 to 3.
The game was well played from
start to finish, with good crowds to
cheer on both sides, Frank Motz, was
umpire
Teams were lined up as follows:
Kirlswoods- -Heisley, cf.; Carter, II.
Sharpless, 2b; Price, 3b,; Powlcy, 1b.;
Treat, S.; Smith, RI; McBurney, CT;
Washer, p.
W., @. L.--Beduhr, 3b,; G. Krohmer,
c.; H. Limrlc, H.; Boice, h.; Velk, 2b, !;
j. Llmrc, S.; McShaliery, cf.; Moon
rf,; Metzgar. p.
Score by innings:
W., Q. l.. ...... o / 200O0 0 O--3
kirkwoods -. / 0O1 1000 IA
ELKS STILL ALIVE.
II must not be understood from the
nouncement thus far concerning II
ball club that they will let the season
10 by without their making an ap
pearance In the field, The work of
organizing "A club has been placed In
tie hands of Messrs. q. Edward Wag-
oler and Hugh l.. McGarry aud 1t is
concluded that these gentlemen will
not permit the reputation made by the
pllks last year TO die out for want of
continuance. An important announce.
lnent Is expected from the Elks soon.
I SPORTING NOTES.
The driving contest of the Portage
Gulf club, held Saturday afternoon
resulted as follows: Wright 81, Goo,
rich 80, n. q. Andrews %, Stone 16
Raymond 10, Shlpman II, Leayitt, H.
Lyman q, Richaby q.
The South End Athletic club will
elect officers Monday night.
Members of the Peerless Bowling
club viii give Tally-ho party tC
Johnnie Gretz's August 1.
A lawn fete has been announced b,
the Star Athletic Association, July II
for the benefit of the South Akron
VICTORIOUS SrIRLINGs.
The Stirling Boiler base ball team
defeated the Columbia Chemical Co
team Saturday by score of 8 to 3
The game was played upon the Surlin,
Boiler Co.'s grounds and was wei
played.
CYCLING PROFITABLE.
Johnnie Nelson, Cleveland cyclist
alone will win nearly $1,000 this week
Nelson's winnings for the season wi
foot nearly $4,000, providing he col
tnues In form. In the golden whet
race at Boston he Dughed his medal
through the soles of his shoes on tn
first night, and for an hour he shove
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
SHUT OFF.
Refuse No Longer Flows Into the
Canal.

Refuse from the reclaiming plant of
the Diamond Rubber Co. at Halo, no
longer flows into the canal. Instead,
pipes have been laid TO connect with
the city sewer, to carry off objection,
able matter. and only clear water no "
flows back into the canal.
Mr.. w. G. Johnston of the STATE
Board of Public Works recently took
the matter up with the companies and
secured these changes without diff
ticulty.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
En.land's Old Common Field system.

EnMland's Old Common Field system.
A common field" Is quite distinct
from Common, 1t is field be-
longing to numerous owners. The land
consists Of long narrow strips, perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and run
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain In Kent today we do not know,
but of old II was usual to have regu-
lar rotation, such as wheat one year.
barley or oats the second and fallow
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
GOOD Boys

Are the bad boys very often. The boy
that's good for anything is generally
pugnacious. He's healthy animal,
and the healthy animal will always fight
for his rights. i,
When a boy shuns the rough sports of
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
THE STANDING.

Boston at Philadelphia.
Washington at Baltimore.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15

II you want to buy, sell, rent or ex-
change, advertise in the Democrats
want column.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
Tan Shoes.

Special Sale on Tan Shoes at M. II.
Cutter x Co., 40 S.. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
MOLDERS,
L00OStrong, Strike
In Chicago.
Want the Maximum
Wages of So.
Had Been Paid $3.50
a Day.
Believed Many Large Cities Will
be Affected.

Chicago, July 15.-(Spl)-A thousand
molders struck today. Six hundred
more will probably join and the action
may also affect Cleveland, Cincinnati,
and many other cities where demands
for an increase are pending. Some
weeks ago molders demanded the
maximum wage of $500 a day. The
present scale is $3.50 for bench mold
ers, and $2.75 for floor molders. The
matter was referred to national Off
GERS. An agreement was reached
whereby it is thought the strike may
be averted, but the local union re;
fused to accept and voted to strike.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Cincinnati z, Brooklyn 0.
Pittsburg 3, Chicago 0.
st. Louis 6. New York 5.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-15
a TO- 3.
Good Game Sat.
urday Afternoon.
Kirkwoods Defeated w.,
c. & L. Team.
EIks Must Not be
Counted Out.
CycIist Expects to Win SIS, 00O
This Season.
CycIist Expects to Win SIS, 900
This Season.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

yesterdays RESULTS.
Detroit 5, Cleveland 0.
Chicago 4, Milwaukee 0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
NOT TAXABLE
Are Estates Passing Prior to Adop.
 ton of Stamp Act

Washington. May IA decision was rendered by the commissioner of internal revenue. MT. Yerkes. holding that estates which pass to heirs prior to the adoption of the war revenue act. Jnue 3. 1898. were not subject to the legacy tax. The decision is ren- dered in consequence of the result of the litigation which arose in case in the state of Pennsylvania. The wording of the decision. after the re view of the case. is as follows:
 Personal estate passing by the intestate laws. or by will. passes from the testator, and not from the admin istrator, eXecutor or trustees; there fore, no tax accHues on legacies where testator died prior to June B. 1898. =
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL.
Deputies and Delegates to San Fran.
 cisco Appointed.

The Episcopal diocesan council at Little Rock has approved the plan of endowment of the diocese by life in surance policies.
 The following clerical deputies to the next general convention in San Francisco in October were elected: Rev. C. H. Lockwood. Archdeacon W. D. Williams, Rev. G. Gordon Smeade and Rev. W. D. Buckner Alternates Dean r. J. Robottom. Archdeaeon Rhames, Rev. A. A. Robertson and Rev. George B. Norton.
 Lay delegates to the San Francisco conyention Mr. P. K. Roots. Judge John H. Ee~rs, j. A. Reeves and John T. Hie's Alternates-John NJ Daggett. M. (. Tombler, \. B. Tro- lock and H. C. F -her.
 The bishop delivered the first of his tri,ennial charges to the clergy and laity of the diocese.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
OF INTEREST TO MUSIC LOVERS

Lovers of the semi-popular song. With flowing melodies and sracofnI words will he delighted with May Be- George Rosey and Frank Tanne. hill. Jr.'s latest song. These popular writers are well known as the an. thors of "Believe" and Too Late.
 May Ilwin's comical Irish song The Turkey and the Turk. has inst been published. II is the funniest of it's kind in years.
 Parthenia is the title of the latest New York coon song success. IL is the composition of Ernest Hogan and Theodore Northnp, and is sure sue. cess
 Tn the House of Too Much Iron. ble. the ballad which has inst swan+ .''e country in wave of popularity. iS no" ready for piano solo. + also introduces The Old Postmaster.
 4 splendid patriotic march song fs to he had in Heelan and HeIf,s Hes Not Coming Home With the Bows. while theh latest Dutch comedy song iia.Ee Halo is another winner.
 The above publications are issped ehls month by Jos. W. Stern & Co. Who are agents for the celebrated $ ;. Stewart bantos and the George h3oer mandolins and eintars. They Will be pleased to send their illustrat. ed catalogue free. npon application to their main offices 24 E. 2lst street New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

A pretty afternoon reception was Slveh 'Ae members of the Twentieth
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
FATHER LUCEY
And Mir. Thos. Nj. Green Receive
 Appointments.

Major General N Y Cook, of the Ar kansas Division United Confederate veterans has issued another general order in which he names Mr Thomas N. Green, of this city, as one of the color bearers who are ta report te Mai. (. \. Biscoe at Arkansas head quarters on arrival al Memphis and each morning thereafter during the reunion Father J NJ Luoey is also appointed by him as assistant chap lain general.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

The members of the Bluff City cub Will hold a special meeting to- night at their hall on West Second avenue. The meeting will be of great importance to all the members and they are urged to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
GU SHY GIRL.
How Sire Was Cured by Natter.of.
 Fact Brother

An exchange tells hoy. young man whose sister went east to attend school sal down on her for getting sushy. She #as good fol a year anG then wrote home letter s.a8 signed il Jessica. Then he wrote back thus: Dear Sister Jegsica: Your welcome letter just received Nam maiea and pabaiea are we'll Aunt Maryiea and Georgica started for Califofniea yesterday. ! have bought a new horsica IL is beantica. Its name is Monica. Your affectionateica brotherica Samica Her next letter was signed Jess.
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"WnfSky bv Wire :"

Whisky hy wire" is literally true at Fulton, Ark. There are two joints across the river from the town. and when man there wants drink. he blows a horn. and the enterprising jointists pull wire and send it across the river in basket.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
DEATH RECORD.

Mr. George Stainback, who resided III thls city many years, died at Greenvllle, Miss, last Wednesday, atfer lingering illness of consump-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

A delightful surprise party was ten dered MT. and Mrs. Gus Waterman by a large number of married friends Tuesday evening, on which day that teenth anniversary of their marriage. It was a happy event, the details of the occasion being carried out in the old time way, which in former years were very novel features of a sur prise party and which are yet quite popular. The couples met at a friends home and in body repaired to the Waterman residence on West Fifth avenue They carried an as sortment of delicious lunches with them and a much enjoyed spread was indulged in later in the evening. Two handsome prizes were purchased by the party and contested for in d game of euehre Mr and Mrs Water man, though taken by surprise, were equal to the occasion. They received their guests in most hospitable man ner. The prizes were won by two of the lady guests and they presented them to the hostess as a token of their high esteem. The evening was one of many pleasures and thorough ly enjoyed by the host and hostess and their guests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

The remains of 31r. B. |. Mcintyre. aged fifty-four years who died at Perry. Perry county Friday morning, were brought to this city Friday aft ernoon and later taken te Star Citv for burial The deceased formerly lived in this city and had many friends here. Among t1e surviving relatives is daughter, Mrs. W. L. MHlliken, of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

tion. The deceased was for years a local merchant. being il several Gif- ferent businesses. In late years, however, he was in the awning busi- ness and was quite successful. Over a year ago his health failed him and he went to San Antonio, Texas, to re- cuperate but finding his visit there of little benefit, he returned here about two weeks ago and later went to Greenville. Miss. where he had rela- tives. The remains were taken to Memphis from Greenville and in tered. MT. Stainback was forty four years of age and was a member of the Pine Bluff A 0. [. w lodge. in which he carried an endowment pol icy. Two children survive him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

The one-year-old son Of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slaughter, who reside at the corner of Ninth avenue and Olive streets, died Saturday morning and will be buried from the family resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. h. torment in Bellwood cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

The Current Topic club was most delightfully."- entertained last Thurs day evening by the clubs president Miss Mittie Knox. On this occasion the spacious lawn adoining the Knox home was most artistically decorated and fitted up as an out-of-door par Tor, Although the moon chose d late hour 10 rise. still light was by no means missing, for various colored lanterns from overhead gave forth their light, while an immense head light searched into every nook of the grounds. Hammocks and swings prevailed everywhere, and tete-a-tete chairs graced every quiet nook. ad- ding much to the pleasure of the oc- casion. In one corner was situated canopy which covered the punch bowl, which was often sought by the strolling couples From beneath the trees came strains of music from guitar and mandolin Just as the moon was showing it's face. dainty refreshments were served the young people in their various retreats. To ward midnight's hour the guests be gan to depart, all voting the occasion one of the most delightful in the his tory of the club. Those present were Misses Laura Truloek. Arie Fergu- son, Nina Smart Maggie Taylor. Myrtle Saunders. Lillie Johnson. Iutle Laine, Alma Dewoody. Ruby Alexander Ella Jayne. DolGc Smith. Mary Lindsay. Cristabel Grey. Pearl Monk, Mittie Knox, Messrs. Will Mat. thews, Dick Barnett. l.. D. Hale. Doe Baldwin, Jeff Wilson. Jack Sewell, Jim Allen, Hunter Knox. Dr. Edgar. Will Owen. Earle Braley.
 Hobbs. Roy Martin. sam Naulxz Wade Knox, Jim Watkins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12
e1~ >~>~>~ ~>~>~~~N~~>~N> >eL~>~~ ~~~~~~~1 SOCIETY'S REALM.

Century Euchre club Thursday after noon by Mrs. F. B. Bloom at her home on West Second avenue It was Mrs. Blooms afternoon to receive, and her hospitality is always pleas ing and her afternoon receptions successful. The members were all ill attendance on this occasion and the euchre game proved unusually inter- esting and exciting. Mrs. D. NJ. Blu thenthal captured the first prize ana Mrs. F. NJ. Rosenberg the second The hostess served delicious lunch con later in the afternoon. Mrs D. NJ. Bluthenthal will entertain the club this week
 Few events in Jewish social cir eles were more enjoyable tl= Il the whist party and german given 5% the members of the Bluff City club Thurs day evening. \ large nun of young society people, as M as q &oodly number of married fo. par tieiPatcd in the affair and s1I5= ezs re Warded the efforts of those Wae had the social features of the e5a1ing iH hand. The whist game was 2 pleas ing feature earlier in the G<5=,Iinq While the german proved equally as enjoyable during the latter part If the event. Miss Birdie Weller captured the lady's prize and Mr Harry s5olm son the gentleman's prize. Miles or. ehestra furnished, the music and the club caterer the refreshments.
 MT. Felix Simon and family. who have been residents of Pine Buff for many years, will leave shirtly for Lift tie Rock, which place will b. their future hime. Their many frien5s will regret to learn of their anticipated departure
 The regular literary meeting of the Current Topic club was held on hufsoay With Miss Dollie Smith. At thls meeting dues were decided on In defray the expense of sending dole. gates to the meeting of the federation at ft. smith. The resignation of Mss Ruby Alexander as secretary was accepted. and Miss I.utie Laine was elected to the vacancy Dain+,. refreshments were served by Miss smith. The club adjourned to meet May 23 with Miss Nina Smart.
 The members of the Bluff Citv club will hold special meeting to. night at their hall on West Second avenue. The meeting will be of great importance to all the members and they are urged to be present
 ie fifteen members of the KY clup met at the home of NIr u hafroW on East Sixth avenue Tbure. day evening. The subject for +ho evening was Peter the Great" Two eAceilent papers were submitted and read by Messrs. Fred Fox and Iobn M McMlllan, the remainder of the members participating in the general diseusslon. The subject was enter. lalhgiy and instruetively discnseed
 MT barrow,' assisted by his wife. en. 'ertalned the guests in a delightful manner A superb luncheon was served This was the last meetino of the KY club this season. The meet. ihss tor next season will begin on inc evening of the first Tuesday in oc. tober. at the home of AIr Fred ra,. l en Lakeside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

One of the notable events of the coming week will be the wedding of Miss Willie Smart, of this city, and Mr. F. Guy Fulk, of Little Rock, which will take place at the First Presbyterian church Tuesday even ing, March IA, at 4:30 o'clock, the hour having been changed from , o'clock as previously announced. Dr. J. l.. Caldwell will officiate. Mrs. Addie T. Owen will preside at the or gan After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Fulk will leave for St Louis, New York city and other northern and eastern points. and upon their return will spend several days at the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo No cards have been issued in the city but all friends are invited.
 pretty marriage ceremony will be solemnized at the First Baptist church in Bentonville. Ark. Wednes- day evening May 15, at o'clock, at which time AIr Walter l.. Goodwin of this city, and Miss Mice l.. Sngg of that place, will be joined in holy wedloek. The event is attracting much attention in social circles at Bentonville and promises to be one of the most prominent social events of the season. After the wedding Mr and Mrs. Goodwin will come to this city to reside.
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Mr. Felix Simon and family. who nave been residents of Pine Buff for many years, will leave shirtly for Lit tie Rock, which place will b. their future hime. Their many friends will regret to learn of their antjcinated departure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-05-12

A call meeting of the Mothers Half ! Hour club was held recently and of 6cers elected for the ensuing year. the annual election of officers of this hlb is usually feld in September. 1t this early election vas held so At the names of the clubs new of ers may be inseted in the year bok of the Arkm1sas Federation of wtnen's clubs, being prepared for he printer.I new officers are Mrs. w. L. De resident Mrs Fred Fox, ". as- t Mrs w. B. Sanders. re n, F., >tary: Mrs. c. Voss, cor .e secretary; Mrs w. T. Yong, librarian.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-07
DEATH OF JOHN c. SIMS
FOR TWENTY YEARS SECRETARY
OF PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-John c.
Sims. secretary of the Pennsylvania
Railway company. died at the University
of Pennsylvania hospital at 1:30 this aft
ernoon. Mr.. Sims was operated upon
Dec. II to relieve him of an acute attacl1
CT appendicitis. He stood the shock
of operation quite well and was slowly
progressing toward complete recovery I'm
til Dec, g. when his heart began to fail
him. He rallied slightly from this
new danger, but again grew worse and
sucCumbed today. Ali the members Of
his mediate family were with him when
the end came go.
John Clark Sims was born in this city
in 1915, He received the rudiments Of
his education at the hands of private
tutors and in the public schools, and
graduated from the department of arts
of the University of Pennsylvania In
1865. Soon after leaving college, Mr..
he was admitted to practice at the Phil
adelphta bar July l. 1876. he entered
the services of the Pennsylvania Rail
road company, as assistant secretary.
FivI years later he was promoted to tha
Office of secretary. He was also sec
rotary of the Junction Railroad conf
pany, the Philadelphia, Wilmington &c
Baltimore Railway company, and the
Baltimore Central Railway company He,
was also superintendent of the Pennsyl-
vania Railway Employees Savings Fund.
He married Grace L., Patterson, a Sis
ter of G. Stuart Patterson, president Of
the Commercial Trust company, of this
city, and director of the Pennsylvania
Railway company. He IS survived by
her and five children.