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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-31
WESTINGHOUSE SWORD.
Will BE Sold Bee ,use Baby Needs the
Money.

Miss Virginia Lewis, who has at last
consented to sell the sword of Washing
ton, for which she once refused $4,000,
says the san Francisco correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Enquirer, was turned
from her desire to- keep it by the pratt
things of q baby, and that baby is GER
tainly entitled to the money, if blood
counts for anything. Mrs. Grace Lee
Lewis Mann is the mother Of the baby,
and the neice of Miss Lewis, who set
out for Baltimore little while ago to
sell the sword. Miss Lewis has already
negotiated by mail and in person with
the Metropolitan museum of New York,
but the museum disagrees with her in
matter Of $4,000. She wants 100000
for the heirloom, but its offer has not
yet gone above the half Of that price.
It certainly has accomplished about
enough for one sword already. 1t at
tended to the settling Of some French
men and some Indians in a very neat
manner, and later on 1t showed the
British a trick or two. 1t might have
earned rest by this time. one would
think, but no. 1t is to bring a neat
price that Baby Mann may have what
her mother calls more mice things
when she grows up.
The line by which Mrs. Mann traces
her connection with George Washing
ton is a long one, full of distinguished
people, She is to join the Society OF
Colonial Danes. A lot Of people would
give their eyes to be able to squeeze in
to the Danes by even one ancestor;
two makes you distinguished member.
Look at the names on Mrs. Mann's ap-
plication:
On the paternal side she claims llneal
descent from Governor Samuel Ogle,
Gov. Benjamin Tasker, William Bladen,
COL John Taylor, Hon. Henry Corbin.
Any one of these ancestors would en-
title her to become member OF the
Colonial Danes. All Of them together
make her tenfold a member, and that
is more than enough for one seventeen
year-old woman. But she has the
further audacity to have George wash
ington for her MISUNDERSTANDING
uncle.
This comes through the marriage OF
Col. Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth
Washington. the presidents sister.
When Mrs. Mann was baptized the
water with which she was sprinkled
was contained in Washington's punch
bowl. When the baby was baptized a
year ago the same punch bowl made the
trip from Baltimore to serve as
font for her.
To this same small Betty Washington
Mann is to come the heritage of the
price Of the ancestral sword. 1t was
exhibited at the worlds fair, and Miss
Lewis was offered $4,000 for it. Later
on it went to Tiffanys, and the owner
refused much larger sum for it. She
has set her valuation at 100000. and
the price she has determined shall come
to California to the little grandniece OF
the distinguished lineage
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-31

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and out into the street.
The next day the Mt. Sterllngltes re-
ceived shock such as they had never
before experienced. Pete. in all the
splendor of fresh shave and hair cut
with q big, fat cigar between his shrewd
lips, went dashing through the principal
street of the little city behind trotter
Of the 2:30 class; and side by side with
him, conversing in the friendliest pos.
siblo manner, sat Mr. Huntington hold
ing the reins. The novelty of this
sight soon wore away, however, for
thereafter Pete made himself so USE
ful to the great magnate that they were
constantly together.
When the time came for Mr.. Hunt.
ington to leave Mt. Sterling Pete at
tended him to the depot and even into
his private car.
"Well, Pete" said the great man,
you've been very, very useful to me,
and l want to show my appreciation"
With that he produced a pocketbook,
counted out ten $40 bills and offered
them to the old man. Pete gazed long
lngly at the money, but drew back, say
ing:
you'll have to excuse me, Mr.. Hun
ten'on, but I can't take emmy NV yo'
money. What done fur y want done
with tn Idly NV getting pay"
The locomotive bell sounded. Mr..
Huntington wrung Pete's hand and
said:
"All right, Pete, I'll remember you in
my will"
When, at hast, the N. N. G. Ma V.
Railroad passed into other hands, Mr..
Huntington's visits ceased entirely, but
Mr.. Bradshaw would not permit himself
to be forgotten. He wrote to his
patron regularly, and generally received
reply, short, but full Of kindly inter-
est.
One afternoon, in the late summer Of
1900, Joe Wishard, telegraph operator,
entered Lacy's saloon and made the
startling announcement that the rail-
road king was dead Pete was just in
the act of raising glass of whisky to
his lips when he heard the news. He
BET the liquor down untasted gulped
at the lump that came into his throat
and walked hastily out into the open,
wiping his eyes as he went.
Several weeks later the mail brought
to old Pete Bradshaw the following
note:
September IA, 1900.
Mr.. Pete Bradshaw, Mt. Sterling, KY:
Dear Sir-As executors of the estate
of the late Mr.. G. P. Huntington, we
beg to inform you that you are bene-
ficiary to the extent of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100000) under the
provisions of his will Please call at
your. earliest convenience and bring
with you letters and other means Of
Identification.
Yours very truly,
WILMUTH & JACKSON.
Six weeks after the date of the above
letter, the writer met Pete. in company
with his son James, on one of the side
streets of Mt. Sterling The old man
was well dressed, but his nose was red
and his gait unsteady.
"Hello Pete" said the writer. "glad
to see you back"
He winked unsteadily and rubbed his
spreading fingers stiffly over his bristly
mouth.
"Mistah Thomas" he said with great
dignity, but there was the same old
twinkle in his eye, 81 amt Pete no
more-I'm Mistah Bradshaw An" he
continued, as James tenderly grasped
his arm to lead him home. 81 want y
t. distinctly understan' at I don't want
t buy emmy NV yo' land"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-31
VENTRILOQUISM.
Astonishing Performance Given by
SOthern's Confederate
The People.

The People.
One of the peculiarities of Southerns
elaborated Jokes was the way in which
he worked up to them. He pretended
to have accidentally discovered that he
possessed the gift of the born ventrilo-
quist, and arranged an experiment on
the occasion of supper party given in
his honor at a pleasant house in a Lon
don suburb. There was a foolish kind
of hanger-on of Southern's who loved to
boast of. his intimacy with the famous
comedian. He had often said, II wish
you would let me help you in one OF
your practical jokes. Mr.. Sothern.' .
Sothern humored his desire. Mr.. Edgar
Pemberton tells the story in his MEM
OR of Sothern."
The comedy must, for my purpose, be
reduced to a paragraph. You know how
fond the professional ventriloquist Is oil
talking mp the chimney to an imaginary
man on the roof. Sothern had arrang-
ed for his slaivsh confederate to mount
the roof by ladder and play the part
of the voice on the roof. which he did
to perfection and Sothern's success as
ventriloquist was voted nothing short
of marvellous Supper being over the
party adjourned to another room, a.
which point Sothern said Good night
to his friend above, at which cue it hat
been arranged that the seance should
be concluded Sothern had however
plotted against his man, who, when he
wished to descend found that the lad
der was gone. By hook or by crook
A. fn
to the chimney of the smoking room
where the supper party were settling
down for a long evening Presently a
voice was heard calling down the Chin
ney, "Sothern! Sothern! For heaven s
sake come and help mo! | can't gel
down and it's raining like mad!" Soth-
ern was taken back for moment, but
only to be in ecstasies the next at the
eyclamations of his friends. who consid'
cred the voice only another example OF
Sothern's skill. "You said you could dc
no more. your voice was tired, and here
It Is stronger thar ever!" Sothern, ac-
cepting the compliments of his friends
managed in short conversation with
the voice on the roof. to let his unhappy
confederate understand that as soon az
possible he would go out and help him
down. After time, Just when Sothern
was about to slip out and release his
friend, his host went to the chimney
and. all the more to emphasize Soth-
ern's success. as he thought. called out
"Are you still there?" This was the
last straw upon the rain drenched back
of the sufferer. ooh. go to blazes!
came the angry reply. and With a piece
of mortar that ratified ia the CRATE
"youre a beast!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-31

Prince Eui VIVA. the second son q
the ikng of Korea. who is student al
Roanoke College, Salem Va, is about
twenty years old and falls in naturally
with American manners ana customs
with which he expresses himself as very
ruch pleased. He is young man q
pleasant and agreeable manners, anf
Z - made manv frienSs
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-05-31
SANTA FEE TIME CARD.

Mes. POI and 2O2 carry free reclining
chair cars. No. POI makes close connec.
ton at Chanute carrying free reclining
chairs for Pitsburg, and at Chcrryvale
for Cotfeyville.
No. 200 makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail Tor Emporia, Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west, and at
the union depot, Kansas City, for all
points north, cast and west.
No. 2O3 runs through to Panhandle,
Texas, and makes connections at VIM
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
City and all points in Oklahoma and
Texas
No. 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points.
c. s. COLEMAN. Agent.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
Won by n Dead Man.

A valuable cup was won In bl-
cycle race In Australia by man who
was dead when he passed the winning
post The race took place at an "elec-
trlc light carnival" so called, in the
presence OF 10000 spectators. In the
last lap James Somervile, n rider,
forged to the front and secured such n
lead that his victory was assured.
When within 20 yards OF the finish
he was seen to relax his hold on the
handle bars and lose his footing on the
pedals. He did not fall from the ma
chine, however, and amid frantic
cheers dashed by the goal. winning
the race by half a wheel. As he pass.
ed the finishing post he pitched for
ward and fell to the ground.
When he was picked up he was
found to be dead, aud. what is more,
the doctors declared that death had
come TO him when he was seen to lose
his bold on the handle bars. II was a
dead body that had ridden the last %
yards OF tho race.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
150-152 SOUTH HOWARD ST.
FUNNY SPECTACl.ES.
The Impromptu Rows That Occur Il
the streets of Paris.

VIC VI
Ibid You ever see street fight In
FranceT' asked an artist who had late
ly returned from Pnris "They are
funny spectacles. | saw one once while
passing the Bal Butler at midnight
Two little Frenchmen walked along in
front of me. engaged In conversation
A third little Frenchman ran up on tip
toe from behind somewhere and kicked
the taller OF the takers between the
shoulder blades. He went down with
a cry. turned somersault into the gut.
ter and lay there.
s And instantly-how, I don't know
that street was full of hundreds of lit
and screeching. They didn't use their
fists. They slapped, scratched. pulled
whiskers and hnir and above all.
kicked-klcked In the high French
manner, not landing where we Ameri.
cans land but getting home on the
face and neck and on the back be-
tween the shoulders, For Ave minutes
there was pandemonium. and then as
suddenly as It had begun the brawl
was over and the boulevard was still
again.
But aftervvard In all the boulevard
cafes you found torn and bleeding
Frenchmen. who leaned back Imply In
their chairs while their little ladylovea
wiped daintily with their skirts the
blood stains from the faces of those
heroic scrappers. The little ladies wep
and murmured sweet, consollng things
the little men seemed In the depth o
despair; but It wasn't long before llttl,
drinks were ordered and lIttle ciga
! rettes lighted and everybody was gay
and happy again" - philadelphia
| Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
VICIOUS ATTACK
Was Made on Wichita Saloons by
Mrs Sheriff.

Wichita Kan, Jan 8o.--(spl) Three
saloons here We're demolished by ten
women today, led by Mrs. Sheriff, OF
Danville, who claims she started Mrs.
Nation on the war path. Loss ex.
ceeds $4,000. The women opened one
saloon with plckaxe, The bartender
showed fight and Mrs. Sheriff knocked
him out with beer bottle while hus
bands of the women guarded doors
Not much liquor was spilled but bar
fixtures were made to look like &c
cents. No arrests.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
Natural
las Is ... StoXl.!ass4s

Two boys, John Fleischman and Har-
ry Shepard, have secured homes
through the assistance of Mr.. Joseph
Kendall Flcischman is cripple. lie
will live at a Catholic home in GIN,
cinnati. The Shepard boy goes to
similar institution in Buffalo 80
CHARLES Lawrence, an inmate of the
County lniirmary has been sent to
Youngstown, where he has a brother
who viii care for him.
The Literary Society Of Hammel's
Business college win meet for the
first time tonight.
The Christian Catholic church will
hold services in the Walsh block, Wed,
nesday evening, AT o'clock.
John Long left last evening, for st.
Paul, from which place he will ac-
company the remains of his brother,
Geo. Long, to Akron.
Mr.. #. S. Morrow, representative
Of the Wells, Fargo Express com,
pany Is the guest of his sister, Mrs
Virginia NJ. Whiting, 4O2 e, Marke,
st.
Mr.. John C, Welty was before the
County Commissioners, "Wednesday
afternoon in the interests of Mr.. I
L. Childs, promoter of a line between
Akron and Canton.
The County Commissioners heart
complaints from parties owning lane
along the proposed 'ruscarawas ditcl
at Barberton, They all prcscnte'
damage claims.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
N. 0. T. Company viii Build Lines to
Canton and Ravenna.

The A. g. G. II. r. I. property now
belongs to the Northern Ohio Traction
company. The first payment on the
property has been made, and the n.
o. #. company will formally assume
control of the Rapid Transit lines
Feb 1. Details incident to the formal
transfer of the property are now near
ly completed The Rapid Transit lines
cover trackage Of 20 miles, and these
lines, together with those now being
operated by the NJ o. I. company,
gives the latter company control of
100 miles Of suburban railroad.
ON TO CANTON.
Mr.. Il. w. Moore, of Cleveland a
leading spirit in the N. 0. II. company,
is authority for the statement that
his company is now obtaining right
of-way for the projected line from
Akron to Canton, and that rails for the
line have been ordered: II is the inten-
tion to complete the road this sum,
| mer.
Within q few months, the double
tracking of the A., b. & G.. road will
be completed, and II is expected that
the run between Akron and Cleveland
will be one hour and fifty minutes
The n. o. T.. company wants to com
pete TO better advantage with the G..
A. X @. and c., r. & v. roads, and the
\ greatest difficulty experienced by the
ing from the Cleveland Public Square
to Newburg, it requiring almost al
much time to do this, as to come from
Newburg to Akron. This, it is though
will be obvlated, either by privat,
right'of-way, or an elevated road
, The extension of the line from Ken
to Ravenna, as mapped out by, TIN
Rapid Transit company will be bull
by the N. o. II. Co.
, Probate Judge Geo NJ. Anderson
called on Chief of Police John Dun
, kin, Tuesday afternoon What the
talked about is their business, bu
Judge Anderson remarked In the pre-
sence of reporter, that he wished t
!, make survey Of the City Building.
. This the judge proceeded to do, an
a examined the basement steam pipe
t with critical eye.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
Surprised.

Evening Star Camp, Royal Neigh
bors of America, pleasantly surprised
the vice oracle, Mrs. Mary G. Seltzer
l04 Spalding ST., Saturday evening,
Music, games and an oyster supper
completed the evenings pleasure.
Mrs. Seltzer was the recipient of Sc
veral handsome presents from the
members of the camp.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
His Recon- m cndation,

Fair Shopper Ito assistant, who has
shown her every piece of goods In
stock)--Well. don't see anything here
that suits me. III go down to Yard 4;
Stuf's and see what they have.
Salesman (eagerly)-Here's the card
Of one OF their assistants. WIN you
kindly get him to wait on you?
Fair shopper (pleasantly) - All, a
friend OF yours, suppose?
Salesman--No, my greatest enemy
Lopdon Fun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30

held as a Pat Grove suspect. The
only evidence against him is that
when he asked Deputy Sheriff Meek
for a nights lodging he asked the
deputy If he thought he was Pat
Grove. because he said he was from
the west He does not fully answer
Groves description.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
NEW POSITION.
Mr.. HamIen VIII be WI h New Wire
COMPANY,

Mr.. Harry r, Hsmlen cashier In the
local Office OF Armour & Company, is
to be secretary and treasurer of the
Summit Wire & Nah company, OF
Cuyahoga Falls, upon the reorga n!za,
tlon OF that corporation which is now
being completed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
Another Pat Grove.

Grcensburg, Ind, Ian, 30.--(Spl.)-
A yagrsnt, who gave the name Of
Charles Johrson. Is Under arrest here,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30

AT the battle Of Hastings a. d. 1866,
the weapons being swords aud battle
axes, 300 foil, fatally wounded, out Of
every 1000 soldiers
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
and one of the best, is
tits emulsion Of ,cod-liver

- Csa.F gtA- r. '
A So fire in the jeweiIy store Of
George Haneline, 133 s. Main St, called
out the fire department. Mt noon to-
day.
The City Commissioners have voted
to award the st. Clair st. and Factory
ST. sewer contracts TO Mfr. Chas. o.
Neil. g.
The Sons and Daughters of St,
George have decided to hold the me-
mortal services for the dead Queen
next Sunday afternoon at 2:30, at st.
Paul's Episcopal church. Rev. j. w.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
New System.

Canton, o., Jan. 30.-lSpl)-The
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad company pur-
poses to establish "A new system of
freight delivery here. Draymen are
up in arms. They say the company
will discriminate against them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
The little folks can make
money by watching next
Saturdays Democrat.
Pnrtcd In SnIte of

Collector am afrDtd TO present this
dun In person TO NJ Grump. Had we
not better forward II by mailg
Manager Yes, bnt remember this Is
the only Instance where we VIII violate
our motto, Post No Bills. "-Ohio State
Journal -s--------
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30

A particular sad case of suffering
and destitution, at the home of Geo.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
$500 REWARD

of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head.
ache, indigestion, Constipation or Costlve-
ness we cannot cure with Liyerltn. the Up
are strictly complied with. They are purely
Vegetable and never fail TO give satisfied )n
25c boxes contain 100 pills, 100 boxes contain
20 pills &c bOxes contain i5 pills. Beware OF
subsiitutions and limitations. sent by mail
stamps taken. HERVITA MEDICAL co
Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts,, Chicago, Ill
For sale by John Lamparter Co, ls3 s
HovsTd ST., ana Inman Bros, East Akron
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30

Great Mill End Sale Prices on
Mems Shirts and Drawers.
Mems Heavy Ribbed Fleeced Un.
derwear, Shirts aud Drawers
Mill End Price CSC
Boys Heavy Ribbed Underwear,
Shirts and Drawers, worth 25c-
Mill End Price 19c
Ladies' Fleeced' vests,all sizes,worth
25c--
Mill End Price 19o
One lot of Children's Wool Under,
wear, large sizes, worth 50c
Mill End Price 12tc
$50 dozen Chidrens Fast Black
Stockings, worth 17c
Mill End Price 2Sc
100 dozen Children's Fleeced Vests,
in three sizes
Mill End Price D for Sc
Here are some great bargains In
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
.CN: 4 : - ',
Placed In His Pocket
William Wolf Makes an
UnusaI Defense.
Charges Her Husband
With InfideIity.
Small Part of Seiberling Plant
Will be Sold.
Attorney Files Affiiavits-Court
House News.
Attorney Files Affitavits-Court
House News.

Prosecutor II. NJ. Wanamaker appear,
ed in court today with his hands fairly
loafied down with diamonds He was
wearing the jewels alleged to have
been stolen from. Mrs. Predmore.
William Wolf, the defendant, claims
that the diamonds were placed in his
pocket by some person who was in the
house occupied by Mrs. Predmore,
their object being to take them away
from him after he had carried them
away. He claims that he knew moth.
ing of the jewels until he found them
in his coat pocket. The value of the
diamonds Is plTGO
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
AFFIDAVITS.
ACTION FOR MONEY.

G. S. Cobbs, administrator, has filed
an action against Timothy Marshall
to collect $400 alleged to be due on a
note
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
FOREIGN DIVORCE.

Mrs. Mary Alice Madison, residing
at Canton, has commenced an action
for 81 divorce from her husband, Lewis
Madison, employed in an Akron furni-
ture store. she alleges that he has
been untrue to his marriage vows.
INCORRECT REPORT.
1t was announced Tuesday in local
paper that the plant of the ]. r. Serb,
erling & Company, would be offered
for sale by Assignee w. II. Garter.
Only small portion of the plant will
be sold. The India Rubber company
Nowns and operates the greater portion
of the shop buildings. The office ana
the old building on the south end will
be sold. There are two liens OH the
property, aggregating $4,000. The
assignee will sell the property at pri-
vate sale.
FOUND GUILTY.
The jury in the case of the State
VS.. Cyrus Harmon reached an agree.
ment after being out three hours. He
was found guilty. He will be sentenced
in a few days.
AFFIDAVITS.
w. r. Talbot and w. A. Martin, at
l torneys for the plaintiff In the dam
age case Of ". A. Martin, administra
tor of the estate of William Tisch, have
filed affidavits in support of their mo
' tlon for new trial. They allege thai
4 George Payne, one of the jurors uset
undue influence In attempting to hav,
[ the jury return verdict in favor of tn,
4 defendant.
ACTION FOR MONEY.
G. s. Cobbs, administrator, has file,
an action against Timothy Marshal
to collect S400 alleged to be due on
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-30
Boston Store.
WEATHER
The Great Mill End Sale

tearing down within the reach OF
EOS fail to atend.To begin the day
thursday Morning cao Black White cacoes
a
will hold Mill End Towel Sale Large size Cotton
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