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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
POPULATION
OF THE o. P.
The Figures Show That Crime Is
Not Increasing.
(special Correspondence.)


Columbus, Dec. 3.-Figures COM
piled at the penitentiary do not sub
stantiate the claim so often made that
crime is on the increase. An analysis
has been made of the record of the
prison population for the past twelve
years and by comparing it with the
population of the State then, and what
II is now, it shows material decrease
in the number of criminals.
In 1890 the number of convicts in the
penitentiary was not much less than
the number now confined. The popu-
lation for the past twelve years was
as follows: 1890, 1888 men, "a women;
1891, 1,4S6 men, 80 women; 1892, l.
633 men, 81 women; 1893, 1,724 men,
81 women; 1894, 1889 men, 81 wo-
men; 1895, 1,949 men, 80 women;
1898, 1,099 men, 3S women; 1897, p
241 men. 81 women; 1898, 2,263 men,
50 women; 1899, 1858 men, 3S women;
1900, 1,7O6 men, 3S women; 1901, l.
GA men, 81 women.
In recent years the penitentiary popu-
lation has been swelled by the large
number of prisoners sent here from
the federal courts.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
PINEY WOODS.
Healthful But Not Always
Curative.

To 60 to the piney woods is help,
but if one carries along bad habits Of
food and drink that have caused sick
ness, the piney woods will not produce
a recovery.
Coffee drinking caused blindness in
Virginia gentleman, and his remark
able experience is worth reading: Il
have been coffee drinker since my
earliest remembrance. If l missed
coffee at a meal it brought on head
ache. This should have shown me
that l was a victim to drug habit.
Finally, wakeful, restless nights came
on. After dinner was always drowsy
and after sleeping would waken stupid
and morbid, and felt as though l had
been drugged, and when this feeling
wore off nervousness and restlessness
would set In until drugged myself
with coffee again.
At last my eyesight began to fail.
Some of the best optical specialists
agreed that I had an affiiction of the
optic nerve, and after two or three
years treatment my eyes slowly lost
their power and l became almost
sightless.
/ was advised to 60 to pine woods
near the sea In a most isolated place.
This I did and lived there for two
years without any visible benefit
gave up all hope of recovery until last
Spring a friend expressed the belief
that the coffee l drank was the cause
of all Of my trouble. He had been a
slave to it and had been unable to
find relief until he quit and took up
Postum Food Coffee.
His experience startled me and l de-
cided to try the change although
had but little faith in its merits. My
first cup of Postum proved delicious
and was a great surprise. 1t was
evidently we'll made. 1 had not the
slightest trouble in leaving off coffee
for the Postum filled It's place per-
fectly.
During the past six months I have
gained in flesh, my sallow complexion
has become clear, and my eyesight
gradually improved until now l am
able to read and write. My mind is
once more clear and active, and I
no longer suffer from sleepless, nerv-
Gus spells. You can imagine ! feel
grateful for my restoration" w. Har-
old Fenton, Brighton, Va.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
PROFITABLE
And PIeasurabIe Season For Sum.
nit County Hunters.

Hunters this year, were deprived cf
two days of the hunting season, be-
cause it began and ended on Sunday.
The number of injuries and accidents
reported this season has been very
small and the quantity of game that
was secured by the various nimrods,
was larger than has usually been the
case. This is taken by some Of the
hunters as an indication that the game
laws are protective, and that game
is becoming more plentiful as a re-
suit of the restrictions that have been
placed ON hunters. Quail have in
creased greatly in numbers, and all
the rest of the game birds and beasts
have become more plentiful in proper
tion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
BOARD
Now a Stickler for
FormaIity.
Franchise Not Yet Acted
Upon Finally.
Ordinances, Resolutions and Rou.
tine Affairs of Council.

The franchise question has not yet
made it's escape from Council. A
formality is lacking, and the document
was formally referred back to the
Commissioners for formal recommen-
dation to Council. The Board did
nothing to the ordinance, as passed by
Council two weeks ago, except tack
on clause for three-cent fare, in the
morning and evening. And Mr.. Nc
Millen doesn't even know whether the
Board has passed the revised ordinance
formally. He said the clerk had not
brought the matter before the Board,
but Mr.. Mcfarland said the Commits
sloners had voted on it. The word,
"Formality," with the Board has re-
placed that terrible word Technical
ity," so much the bane of the Commits
sioners some time ago. 1t is believed
the final act on the franchise will be
taken by Council at its next meet
ing, after which the N. o. T. Co. will
be asked to accept 1t.
Several ordinance to issue bonds for
sewers and other improvements were
passed, as follows: For a sewer in
Bowery ST.. from Wooster ave-, to
Wolf ST., $4S00; sewer in West Mar
ket ST., from Kuder ave-, to the west
corporation line, 5000; improvement Of
FalOr ST., from Main to Bowery, $4,
TOO; widening Allyn ST.. from Stirling
Court. 143 feet south, $4OO; improve
ment of Franklin St, from Market
ST., to Buchtel ave-, $4,000; sewer in
Miller ave, from Sweitzer ave-, to
Celia ave-, $4,000.
New Assessing boards We're appoint
ed for the Grant ST., improvement,
and the Lods ST., sewer.
Resolutions for an estimate Of the
cost of sewer in Locust ST., from
Cedar ST., to point north of Wooster
ave-, local sewer in Campbell ST.,
from Wolf ST., to Bowery, and stone
sidewalks on both sides of North
Maple St, from Market ST., to North
ST., We're adopted.
An ordinance was passed to appro-
pirate land I'm District 4, for a main
trunk sewer, 5000 feet long. Ordi-
nance for local sewer I'm Voris ST.,
from Miami, 40 feet west was also
passed.
Plats of Douglas Perkins, near the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
Information Wanted.

The manufacturers of Banner Salve
having always believed that no doctor
OF medicine can cure in every case, but
never having heard where Banner
Salve failed to cure ulcers, sores, tet-
ter, eczema, or piles, as matter or
curiosity would like to know If there
are such cases. If so they will gladly
refund the money.
A. Warner, ]. M. LATER, j. Lam
parter g. Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
S. & G's. Pointers.

We're right in it on tea. The grade
we offer this week at 23c is simply
an eye-opener to the buyer of ordin-
airy SOC tea. We have all kinds of
teas at all kinds of prices.
Schumacher & Gammeter
1874 S. Howard ST.
CHINA & JAPAN TEA STORE
Both Phones, 52e.
Watch for our Xmas calendars.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03

fair grounds, and Of q. e. Stine, in
East Akron, were approved.
The Mayors report for November
showed the amount of city fines to be
$4S; Marshal's fees, $70.45; licenses,
$50. Chief Durkin reported ia ar
rests during the past month and the
Poor department distributed $310.53.
Citizens ON Buchtel ave-, have pc
titioned for an extension of water
mains on their street.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.

First soak 1t in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as
possible without drawing the blood and
apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily; rubbing vigorously for five min
utes at each application. A corn plas-
ter should be WON for a few days,
to protect 1t from tie shoe. AS
general liniment for sprains, bruises
lameness and rheumatism, Pain Balm
is unequaled. For sale by all drug
g!sts; e. Steinbach s. co. wholesale
agents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
Unions New Officers.

sicians' union, the following officers
were elected: President, Alfred Light;
vice president, Joe Parker; secretary,
Henry Whalen; treasurer, Walter Har-
ris; sergeant-at-arms, Frank Farsi
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
To Stop a Cold.

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on, take dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar 1t never fails to stop
a cold II taken In time.
A. Warner, ]. NJ. Latter, ]. Lam
parter & Co
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
Law Examination.

Five of Akron's law students are at
Columbus, taking examinations. The
examinations began Tuesday morning
and will be concluded Wednesday even-
iEK.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fails TO
cure. y. W. Groves AHaAtvrs v on each
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

be of general interest to this section.
Note what the advertisement says.
PersOnaI.-Mr Gilbert Clark, of Will
mington, and his friend, Mr.. Webster,
of GOldey College, spent Sunday with
the formers parents in this town.
Mr.. Frazer Purse, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Purse--Mrs. James
Dunlap has been quite sick but is now
convalescent.- Mr.. d. S. Clark, who
for the past three weeks has been Wis
iting his sisters in Dayton, Ohio, and
indianapolis, Ind, is expected home
the latter part of this week.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

After twenty-eight years of service
as a switchman for the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad,
without having an accident, Patrick
Carney was instantly killed Monday
morning at Wilmington. He had
thrown the switch at Front and Poplar
streets to admit of the hauling back of
an accommodation train. He evidently
became confused as he stepped directly
in front of the shifting engine. Be-
fore the engineer could be signalled
Carney was knocked down and run
over. He was fifty-four years of age
and leaves a wife and two grown chill
dren.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Collins, and friends in Brooklyn, N.
Y.-Mrs. DR.. Frank Smith of Will
mington, is visiting Mrs. DIR. j. r.
Smith. Mrs. Harry Ross near Ches-
void, was visitor last week to her
sister, Mrs. David G. Hoffecker, Will
mington. Miss Sue Collision of Dover
is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. W.
Hazell near Cheswold. Mr.. j. 2. JEFF
ferson and Miss Sue Cooper near Ches-
void, are visiting friends in Philadel-
phia. Miss Ethel Hardcastle is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. David G. Hof-
fecker, WiImington.-Mrs. Edgar
Wise of Wilmington, is visiting Mrs.
w. O. Merrick. REX.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
KENTON.
Oyster Supper for the P. O. S. of A. Realized
Sz7.-Arranging for an Easter Party.
Personal Interest.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, April 3.-The oyster sup
per held on last Saturday evening by
the P. O. j. of A., of Kenton, was
well attended and was a splendid sue
cess. About $27 was the amount re-
allied.
Large and appreciative cOngrega-
tions were present at both the morn
ing and evening services at the NJ.
E. Church on last Sunday.
Gilbert Garrison, son of G.. Garri-
son, was year or so ago thrown from
a horse, from which he sustained a
bruised knee. 1t has of late given
him so much pain that he has now
gone to the University Hospital for
treatment. 1t was found on investi-
CATION that a surgical operation was
necessary, but he is doing we'll at
present.
Miss Catherine Huntley, of Dover,
who for two years has taught the pri-
mary department here, has for the
past two or three weeks been detained
at home by sickness. Miss Kate
Downs, of this place, is substituting
for her.
There will be an Easter Party held
at the Kenton Parsonage on next Sat
urday evening, April 9th. An excel
lent entertainment is being prepared
by the young people of the town. Al
Easter lunch will be served, the pric,
of which will be but IS cents. In al
dition to this ice cream and cake will
be served. All are invited.
r. L. Lane makes an announcement
in advertisement elsewhere that shoul,
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
A Testimonial from Old England.

81 consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis, says Mr.. William Savory,
of Warrington, England. "'It has
saved wife's life, she having been
a martyer to bronchitis for over six
years, being most of the time confined
TO her bed. She is now quite well. -
1t is a great pleasure to the manufac-
turers of Chamberlain G s Cough Remedy
to be able to publish testimonials of
this character. They show that great
good is being done, pain and suffering
relieved and valuable lives restored to
health and happiness by this remedy.
1t is for sale by Clifton & Raymond,
druggist, Smyrna, and L. L. Mason,
druggist. Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Work is being pushed on the plans
for the new Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad shops which
are to be built at Todd's Cut, on the
edge of the city of Wilmington. The
plans themselves are complete, but the
various machines necessary in the diff
ferent departments are being located
upon the plans. When this work is
complete the location of every needed
machine will be distinctly marked. 1t
is expected that the actual construc-
ton of the shops will be commenced
shortly. Their erection will be the
first work done under the general plan
of railway Improvement.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The NJ ethodist Protestant Annual
Conference will begin in Easton, Md,
to-day. This conference includes
the church in Delaware and on the
Peninsula. One of the subjects which
will be discussed with considerable feel
ing is the proposition to place a limit
of five y ears as the time that a minis
ter may remain in one charge. The
time limit was abolished by this de-
nomination about fourteen years ago.
1t is claimed by those who favor the
time limit that if man knows he can
serve buta limited time as pastor of
a church he does good work all Of the
time iii hope of getting a better
charge while if he is sure of remain
ing in one place indefinitely he pays
more attention to laying plans to have
himself retained than he does to
church work. This is denied by the
opponents of the proposition.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
CHESWOLD.
Election of Five Town Commissioners w.
c. T. U. Convention to be Held at Ches.
wOId-LOcal aud Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to tho TIMES.
CHEswOLD, April 2.-The Delaware
Railroad is putting twelve foot con-
crete arch under the track at prices
Hill" two miles north of Cheswold. 1t
will be fifty feet long sufficient for
double track and is intended to take
the place of the old bridge of timbers.
1t will take six weeks to complete the
work.
Our merchants and business places
are introducing the "Welsbach HidrO
Carbon Light" and the change is very
marked, much resembling the electric
light in power.
The annual election for five Commits
siOners to serve our town, was held |
last Saturday and the new board as
chosen are 5. B. Cooper, Caleb Boggs,
H. r. Leose, John w. Dyer and H. G.
Ford.
In the absence of Rev. Robert Roe,
our new pastor, Rev. G. X. Illick
preached last Sunday morning to
large, appreciative congregation from
the text, "Enoch walked with God and
was not for God took Him" Among
others the speaker dwelled upon the les
son deduced from Enoch's religious life
and character as that of cOnstancy even
under what we might have suppose in
his time, a most crude condition. Yet
we find to-day with the great progress
made under the christian dispensation
and in the light of the gospel much
that is spasmotic among christian pro-
fessors.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Kent county will hold their
, convention in Cheswold NJ. E. Church,
Tuesday, April IS. Interesting exer-
cises for the day is expected and Wis
| itors will be cordially welcomed.
t Rev. Edwin Gardner and family left
L to day for their new appointment at
!. Cape Charles.
, Rev. Robert Roe, the new appointed
v pastor of Cheswold and Bethel charge.
d is expected on Friday. Plans for a
d formal reception of the new pastor and
o family are in the hands of committee
il from each church. In church meetings
/ and interests this promisesIto be full
% week, commencing with meeting oi
le Ladies' Aid" Monday evening, Ep
worth League business meeting OF
Tuesday evening, the Sunday Schoo
y Board to elect new officers on Thurs
J. day evening and the reception ALREADY
De mentioned. 80
d DIR. and Mrs. J. r. Smith gave las
30 Saturday their little daughter Marga
De ret, a birthday party in honor of he
r Fourth Anniversary. The little hos
D. tess and her fourteen playmates en-
I'd ioyed the season immensely.
ay Big bargains in Gentleman's dres
10 shoes are now being made by ID. f.
ly H. r. Loose of Cheswold. Their larg
n department store is full of interest bu
on at this time of the year they are M
ly loading their large stock of shoes at
d. cut of so to rs per cent in prices. The
If have the largest stock ever shown
30 Cheswold. Read the bargains in thei
ci- advertisement.
ls- PersOnaI.-Mrs. T. d. Garrison neG
Cheswold, is visiting her sister, W.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Mr.. James Burchenal, Of Washing
ton, D. c., the new supervisor and his
wife, have moved into the Mills prop
erty on West street, recently in tenure
of Mr.. McGraw, who was transferred
to Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT.

Mr. I. l.. Mason is our authorized agent
At CLAYTON, Del. and will receive new sub
criptiOns aud receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
wear in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Rehearsals are going on this week
for the Easter entertainment to be
given at st. Paul NJ. E. Church on
Sunday afternoon. The church will
be becomingly decorated and the pro-
gram will consist Of singing and reel
tations.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

The Maryland Annual Conference of
the NJ. P. Church will meet in Easton,
today. Rev. ]. E. Nicholson and c..
A. Brown will attend from Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Scott, of
Townsend have issued invitations for
the marriage of their daughter, Nina
G. to Lee L. Maloney in Townsend
Methodist Episcopal Church April
10.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
COLLECTIONS.

The subscriber, who has been elected
constable of Duck Creek Hundred, offers his
services to the public as collector of bills ,
accounts, etc. All business intrusted to his
care will be promptly attended to.
CHAS. H. JONES.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Sunday School class meets at Downs
Chapel next Sunday at 2.30 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

In Ewell's NJ. P. Church next Sun
dey the Sunday School will hold spe-
cial Easter Service at night and Revs.
Geo, Clayton, John Wright and B. F..
Jester will be present at the morning
service. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. Sunday School 2. P.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

st. Joseph's Catholic Church at the
''Home" west of Clayton, is to have a
church bell in the tower which, by an
automatic electrical device, will toll
the hours of the day. The bell will
weigh 1000 pounds and is claimed to
carry sound five or six miles.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
in and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03
NOTICE.

The Clayton Savings and Loan Associa-
ton will issue shares for new series, pay
ment to be made on or before April the 9th.
Information may be obtained on application
to members of the Board of Directors, or to
JOSEPH SMITHERS, Secretary
Clayton, Del, Mar. 20, 1901.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Thomas l.. Mason, the newly ap-
pointed postmaster, has received his
commission, and Monday morning en-
tered upon his duties as successor of
James W. Deakyne. c. W. Shearer
took charge as head clerk of Mason's
Pharmacy. The Improvement in the
drug store property for the reception
of the post Office has nearly been COM
pleted.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Rev. J. E. Arters, the new pastor of
ST. Paul NJ. E. Church, is expected
with his family from Cecilton, Md,
this afternoon. He will drive the en-
tire distance. The ladies of the church
will meet at the parsonage and have
him and his family warm dinner pre-
pared. 1t is the intention to give pas
tor Arters and his family a reception
soon which will be under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

John Mahoney, of Wilmington, we'll
known in Clayton, will retire from ac-
tive duties as supervisor of the Della
ware Railroad, having spent over fifty
years in the service of the Company.
Patrick Mcguire, section foreman at
Clayton with record of As years, re-
tired from service Monday. He is
succeeded by Mr.. Fluharty. Mr.. Ma
honey and Mr.. Mcguire will be put
ou the pension list
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Linen Table Damask, full bleached
and half bleached, Ga inches wide,
heavy quality, worth SOC per yard.
Cream and Pure White Table Dam
aek, extra heavy, large and small pat
terms, worth 30c, per yard. ........
The old genuine Lancaster Gingham
all cOlors, other stores charge SC yard
Fruit of the Loom Muslin, yard
wide, worth anywhere 1Oc yard. 49,.
Smyrna times., 1901-04-03

Rev o. w. DeVenish, who at the
Wilmington Conference was trans
ferred to Cherry Hill, Md, spent last
Sunday with his family in Dorchester
county, Maryland. The services at
St.Paul on Sunday were in charge of the
local elders. Rev. DeVenish moved
his family to Cherry Hill today and a
number of his parishioners gave him a
parting farewell. He leaves with the
best wishes of his friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-17

You've already broke your record"
But this did not seduce Uncle Joe
from the cool depths of the pool
Joe. ef you don't come up I'm COM
in in after youi'
He would wait no longer Uncle Billy
swan out to the point where Uncle Joe
had gone down With a finger in each
ear to keep out the water he dropped
down until his feet touched bottom, and
then worked his feet here and there in
an endeavor TO touch Uncle joe He
came up putting, without finding trace
Of him Pausing only long enough TO
draw two fun breaths, he tried it
again he did not stay down 50 long,
and again his quest was fruitless. Then.
warned by his failing strength-he swan
for the shore. where he lay on the
warm sand. painting and almost ex-
hausted.
But it would never do to waste time
If help were only close by Joe's body
might be found in time to resuscitate
it. Joe dead. And he had coaxed Joe
to go swimming. Joe hadn't said a
word about it until he himself had sug-
gested it, True. he had tried to get Joe
to come out before he took the last
dive. but then.Joe would not have been
in the water but for him.
Uncle Billy sobbed aloud in agony.
"Oh. Joe. to think at I should coax
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-17

ture pronounced it "a short story pos
sessing remarkable characteristics" Mr.
Kelley is never devoid Of hum0r. He was
born in the Wabash valley in Indiana and
his stories deal mostly with char acters
from that locality His mother still lives
in the valley and Mr.. Kelley tells the fol-
lowing story at the expense Of himself
and his mother
My mother mas a neighbor'' said Mr..
Kelley. a most excellent woman, who
takes pride in plain speaking When /
wrote mother of the acceptance of my
first stories by McClure's of course she
must go over and tell her neighbOr. Mrs
-- CstenSlbly she went erTand
Of some sort. really to boast Of her boy 5
success She said nothing until she start
ed to go home Then. as if suddenly y
recollecting. Ny boy has had a story ac-
cepted for NIcClure's- 7 wonder. now
was the response. Then, decisiVelN- Well
I dare say it can be no worse than many
stories L have read in the magazine And
mother thought 1t one of the most delight
ful things she had ever heard.
writing. Mr. Kelley explains as follows
How I began2 For a good many years
looked forward TO eventually doing
something along the literary line. but
school work took both my time and ener-
! have forgotten even what about now
that was given place by the Kansas
City Star. I wrote an old soldier story.
my first about five years al go and showed
Ii to Henry Inman- With his character
istic generosity he praised it highly and
suggested that I Try book of short
stories. Since then I have gotten into