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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

who are inviting a new experiment
in imperial administration. The effect
of this development has been that the
elected legislators are now increasing
ly used merely to register the DEGREES
OF the central governing group of the
men whose gratilied ambition is seat
In the House Of Commons and who
complain of their dwindling import
ance. There is no sign that even their
own constituents sylnpathize with
their position OF resent the lack of ef-
feet of their votes" This statement
calls attention to a tendency in modern
politics which is no less marked In this
country than in England, tendency
whose end may be broadly defined as
the Capitalization of legislative power.
The question that suggests it.
self is, what will 1t all lead to? In
the history Of Athens, Venice and
Florence where political power was
at first vested absolutely in the people,
redupllcated delegation of authority to
fewer and fewer hands led finally to
one-man despotism. The significant
question is, what will it lead TO in this
country and in England. due regard
being had for the influence OF political
and social corruption, which certain
ly has not as yet been developed to
the extent which marks the experience
Of our predecessors in the experiment
OF Democratic government?
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
REVENGE.
onOfficersOb-
tanned It.
Defeated Cleveland In a
Ball Game.
By the Decisive Score
of II to 3.
Banquetted and Shown a Good
Banquctted and Shown a Good
Time After the Game.

What Akron policemen did to their
Cleveland brethren Thursday after
noon, In the way of securing revenge
for the drubbing they received i'll the
ball game here Il few weeks ago, was
SO very plenty that their opponents
are still trying to discover what struck
them. The Cleveland officers failed
even to get tail-hold ON the eagle Of
victory, and after hoping against hope,
and pounding against air through
seven discomfiting innings, they bow
ed to their masters, and the game was
stopped. The Akron officers had II
runs to their credit and the Cleveland
ers only 3.
1t was no tame game, either, nor
was the Akron team short on rooters.
1t had 20, all of whom were selected
after thorough test of their lungs,
and careful investie alton as to wheth-
er they knew when to yell, and also
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Postal Weather Predictions
and Where They Come From.

The number required in Akron has
slowly grown and now there are 50
of the cards dellevered every day.
Much faith Is reposed in the prognos-
tlcations by u number of people and
the service has grown to be regarded
as II necessity. The cards are distrlb-
uted in the same manner all over the
country. The only difference being
that the information is distributed
from different stations.
The weather maps which are also
distributed come from Cleveland, and
are the product of the Department of
Agriculture. A scheme is now on foot
TO have the weather bulletins posted
ON the wagons of the free rural mail
delivery. The bulletins are to be print.
ed in large letters and farmers will
be able to read them from a great dis.
tance,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

the days and dates coincident with the
present century. Such persons can
save the expense of buying for 100
years. Again, those with a frugal
mind who have preserved the almanacs
Of the nineteenth century will avoid
an outlay for calendars of the century
commencing Jan. /, 2201, as the dates
for the 100 years following will be
coincident with those of the last CEN
tury. But life is scarcely long enough
for such economies. London Chronicle.
Every time 1 see an item in the
papers telling how to press flowers
am pleased with my own discovery"
said a Columbus man to Dispatch
reporter the other day. "Some may
think the experiment sacreligious, but
as 1 am the person most interested
and do not think so, nobody else need
have any loss of sleep over the matter
nor pray for my heathenish souls
salvation. You know | had q member
of my family cremated, and l keep
the ashes with me, in little urn. This
person so near me was passionately
fond of flowers, especially of pansies
The horror of death and cremation has
passed me by, and yet l really have
o religious streak in my nature, the
palmist tells me. / put flowers, pan
sizes, in the urn from time to time
and gently give them Il shake, just SC
they will become enwrapped with a
part of the one who loved them, and
leave them, until l want to remember
them again. You know people go tC
the cemeteries with flowers. My ex
pertinent or discovery Is this, that The
ashes of the human body that has
been cremated will preserve flowers
and that too, in their natural color
Some of the pansies | have had in the
urn for years kept their color and
| shape intact"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

The postal cards with the weather
predictions for the day to come, which
are distributed by the Akron post
office department to any and all public
places or people who ask for them,
are a matter of much mystery to the
majority of Akron people.
The predictions comes here from a
distributing station at Columbus, the
message being sent in by Western I'M
ION telegram. The message is quickly
sent to the Akron postofiice and there
is printed on the postal cards and
sent out in the II o'clock delivery.
The printing is done mt the postollice,
The message is received each day at
about $40, and is hurried directly
there. The service was begun in thig
form in Akron eight years ago and
these cards required at that time num-
bered only fifteen.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

whether they were bribe-proof. They
started in to yell as soon as the game
was called and never let up till 1t was
ended. Sergeant Fisher, of Cleveland,
was umpire, and, according to last re-
ports, is improving. Hopes are enter
taine for his complete recovery.
Both teams contained players who
never wore an officers badge, and so
neither side could complain. The fea-
lures of the game were principally
observed in the field work of Officers
Duffy and Wilson, of Akron. When
ever a Clevelander did accidentally
- Officer Watts, his fly never touched
e.vund, IL it came near either Duffy
OF Wilson. Al was almost an errorless
game on the part of Akron's players.
The Cleveland officers did good WORK
In the field, but were light at the bat.
The Akron team lined up as follows:
Halllnan, 2b; Ryce. 1b; Motz, ss Ma
dure, 3b; Welch, cf; Pike, C; Wilson,
cf; Duffy, rf Watts, p.
Cleveland Reddy, c; Strict, 2b Hof-
fer, 3b; Smith, p; Sommers, cf; Davis,
IS; Anderson, 1b; Holland, II; Law
renee, IL.
There were 80 people in the crowd
which left Akron in special A., b.
q G. car, at 10:40. At Newburg, the
party was met by reception commit
tee Of Cleveland officers, and taken
to the American House for dinner.
Immediately after dinner, the crowds
went TO National League park, where
the game was played After the game,
the party went to the Spencer House,
Newburg, where II banquet was served
The festivities did not cease until
IL 40, when the Akron officers started
for home. They arrived here at 1:05
am. Friday. Today all who partook
of the hospitality of the Cleveland Of
ficers, are praising them as hosts, and
expressing appreciation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
"ME BBE NOT"

A man from Georgia, one of the
delegates to the industrial convention,
was talking about Hoke Smith, says
the Philadelphia Record
Down in our State" said the dele
gate, ''the name of Hoke Smith is
held in veneration. Apropos of this
they tell a story about couple of
crackers who were sitting on fence
talking politics. 1t was when Hoke
Smith was serving as Secretary Of the
Interior in Cleveland's Cabinet
'Hoke Smiths a great man, sub,
said one cracker.
"'Yaas, sub, he's n great man, but
he amt es great n man as Grover
Cleveland said the other.
'Yaas, sub, Hoke Smiths a great
ah man than Grover Cleveland
"'Wall, ah reckon he amt es great
a man es Genl Robe't II. Lee
Yaas, sub, Hollc Smiths a greatal
man than Robe't E. Lee
'Ah reckon he amt es great man
es Jeff'son Davis
Yes, sub, Hoke Smiths a greatah
man than Jeif'son Davis.
"a long pause followed, and each
chewed meditatively.
'Hoke Smith amt es great es
God remarked the doubling cracker
This argument seemed u clincher
but the other cracker proved equal tc
it. He spat copiously and then drawl
ed out: Mebbe not-mebbe not
Hoke Smiths young man yit.'"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Two Youngsters Found
Many Buyers For
The Glue They Sold.

Il called to see If you didn't want
tubes like this" etc, etc. A great
many men and women in down town
offices will recognize these words as
having been spoken by Il bright little
chap, 10 or IL years old, who with his
brother cleared up n nice sum by sell
or glue, in Akron few days ago.
The boy was Leonard Vandersall, of
Canton, one of the Nandcrsall children
who have become Known in this local
ity by having often spoken at public
entertainments.
How much do you make on each
sale?' asked an inqulsitive purchaser.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
CONTRACT
Laborers Are Suspected
Baltimore.

Baltimore, Aug. 23.-(Spl)-Abroad
the North German steamship Hanover
are 126 men under n strong guard
There Is a probability that they will
be sent back to Germany. They are
suspected of being the first consign-
ment of an army of cheap foreign la
borers who are to be imported into
this country for the Steel trust to
take the places Of strikers in the
mills throughout the country.
1t is said that another large lot of
them are due at New York today and
that others will attempt to land either
at Philadelphia or Boston.
All who have arrived ut Baltimore,
have railroad tickets to Pittsburg,
which Were supplied them before they
sailed from Bremen, The Amalga-
mated officials and Immigrant Commits
sioner Powderly are after them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

Gen. Fred Grants experience with
the New York custom officials. which
IL the same to which every traveller
must submit, has not increased his
admiration for the personal baggage
section OF the Dingley act He says;
"In all the time that l have been
away this Is the only custom house
where my baggage has been subjected
to an examination. Not that | object
TO that so much as To the fact that,
differ making me declare everything
which ! had brought ana swear to the
truth OF my statement, they should
Immediately search my trunks and
turn them upside down 10 see whether
! was the liar and smuggler which the
government presupposes all its cltl-
gems to be, am high tariff man my
self, but / do not think the Republi-
can party has done itself any good
by these new regulations. had only
$e3 worth OF articles, and they made
me pay S33 duty. That seems n trlne
excessive though the ofiicers were per.
fectly courteous about the whole
thing"
Gen. Grant is high tariff man and
shouldn't mind a little thing like that.
The American people will endure n
great many hardships themselves FOR
the high privilege OF making the
foreigner pay the tax.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

"Five cents"
you asked Il man to buy?'
My mother"
SAY it again, and I'll take another
10 cents worth
The boy promptly went through the
performance a second time, in a good
deal of sing song way, and with a
manner which showed that he was
speaking only words-words. But they
went to the hearts of prospective pur-
chasers in n way which made them
go down into their pockets and that
boys averaged about $1.50 per day
each while in Akron.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Bowser Is on Deck Again.
Through Rapids In Steamboat

Chicago, Aug 23.-(Spl)--P. NJ. Ms
sen, who as "Bowser' gained n name
and fame for himself last summer by
shooting the whirlpool rapids of Ma
CARA in an open boat. is preparing to
repeat the experiment in short time
with steamboat. He has almost en-
tlrely rebuilt the Fool Killer, the craft
he used before, having installed in it
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Don't Go to Buffalo. Visit tho Pan American
Midway Right Hare In Akron at Cost Of
Less Than a Dollar.

On Wednesday and Thursday even
ings August 2S ana 20. for the benefit
of those who can't or won't so to Buf-
falo, also those who so to Pan-Ameri-
can exhibits and entertainments can
be enjoyed on Fir, Forge and Market
sts. The special free attraction will
be the tight rope walker every even
Ing at 8 o'clock. Prof. Rube Waugh,
Then for small sum you can visit the
Japanese village, museum of per
feet maryels of beauty and art, Punch
and Judy show-they speak for them
selves, as does also the famous mono
logist, Prof Lacrosse. Watch Tues.
day evenings paper for complete list
of attractions.
An entirely new sport here Is con.
fetti throwing which will be allowed
Thursday evening from 8 o'clock ON.
Buy your confetti right on the grounds.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

Some of the American manufacturers
who have been caught in the tariff
trap which the Administration has set
for the foreigner are talking of hold
ing u convention TO impress upon the
Administration the benefits of reciproc-
sty. The American high tariff has
caused several of the leading countries
OF Europe to reciprocate In kind, with
the result that much OF the American
export trade is suffering. The Ameri'
can consumer may remain an inter
ested spectator OF the approaching con
nict of the export interests and the
protected home industries, but he
should not count on reaping any i'm
mediate benefit.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

an eight-horse power boiler engine, and
n 2S'inch propeller, which will, he
thinks, enable him TO successfully navi-
gate the rapids and give him sufficient
control of the boat to allow him to
take soundlngs Of the whirlpool, II
thing never done before. The boat
will be entirely inclosed and water
tight.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
With a Shot Gun
In Ills Hand Mr. PofahI
Will Look For Callers.

Potato thieves have dug up and
stolen the potatoes from considerable
part Of an exceptionally fine patch of
the tubers which Mr.. John Pofahl has,
in Portage town. Mr.. Pofahl sent the
following To the Democrat Thursday:
Il would advise the person or per
sons who stole potatoes from my patch
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Ghost of a Drowned Girl
Said to Wander ReStIeSsly

Vincennes, Ind, Aug. 23.-7(spl)-
The little town OF Decker and the
surrounding country is in fever OF
excitement over the report that the
ghost OF Nora Biers, who was drowned
in the White river lHst week. has ap-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

TO leave their dogs at home hereafter,
as they come back when their owner
Is not with them, and the dogs are
we'll known. Come again, and you
will be pleasantly received by the own
or Of potatoes with shot gun in his
hand,
John Pofahl"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

The report of the Immigration
Bureau shows that of the 22S immi-
grants who in July entered Cubn
through the port of Havana, 10 We're
Spanish and IS Chinese. There was
mot an American in the lot. The Yam
kee citizen does not seem to be falling
over himself in eagerness to take ad-
vantage of the glorious opportunities
opened up by the campaign of benevo-
lent assimilation.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

peared In the vicinity and has been
seen lowering along the banks of the
river. The apparation, it is claimed,
takes the form OF two cleaning balls
of IRE and wanders up and down the
route taken by the girl at the time she
was drowned -.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
THE DRIFT TOWARD DEsPoTlsm
lFrom INC Proyidenee JournnlA

tFrom The Providence Journal0
In the Sunday Journals London
correspondence. recording the close Of
the first Parliament of King Edward
VII. occurs the following significant
statement: 'There have been many
Developments during the session which
point strongly to the truth OF the
statement that the country has reached
n critical phase Of evolution, where
there Will be neither legislation nor
debate OF the interests of its citizens
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
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KENT CARS.
They Are Now Running Over
North Hill Route.

Improvements are being made on the
bridge at the Glens, Cuyahoga Falls,
and as it is torn up at present, the
Kent cars of the ~ o. L. Co.. are be-
ing run over the North Hill route. The
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

Texas iE making the boast that
the United States can feed, clothe and
heat the world, but that In case Of crop
failures. strikes and blanket inJuDetions
the Lone Star state can do the job
alone. What's the use Of expanding
while we have Texas?
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

The determination of Uncle Sam
to keep the line of communication
open across the Isthmus of Panama,
in spite of the conflicting interests or
Colombia and Venezuela, should have
a very wholesome effect upon other
nations.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
CAUGHT UNDER The CHIN.

A Pennsylvania newspaper has this
to say: The body of an unknown man
was caught by hook on a llshermans
outline in the Allegheny river near
Mosgrove one day last week. The big
fish-hook caught him under the chin
and held him fast.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Mrs. Beckham Better.

Frankfort, Ky, Aug, 30, -(Spl)-The
family and physicians are much en-
couraged over Mrs. Becllhams condl-
tion this morning. She spent u fairly
comfortable night, Her temperature
Is 100.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

The density of Attorney General
Knoxs official ignorance on the sub
ject of trusts does not seem TO nave
been modified by the second letter
from the American Antitrust League.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

What most people want is something
mild and gentle, when in need of n
physic. Chamberlain's Stomach ana
Liver Tablets fill the bill to a dot.
They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. For sale by all druggists,
Il. steinbachcr s. Co, wholesale
agents.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23

Before another shipload of school
teachers are sent TO Manila, 1t should
be ascertained if there are enough to
90 round in Missouri.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Match Stock Up.

Two hundred shares of Diamond
Match stock sold on the Chicago Ex-
change Wednesday ut 1iS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-23
Erie Train Late.

Erie train was two hours late this
morning. The train was heavily load
ed and the engine seemed to be over
worked. This caused the delay.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-13
TWO MURDERS DONE BY
PlTTSBURG BURGLARS
SHOOT A HOUSEHOLDER DEFEND-
ING HIS WIFE AND LATER
KILL Al DETECTTVE.

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 12.-There has
scarcely been more eventful day in
the annals of the Pittsburg police than
today. Thomas D. kahne, a Mount
Washington grocer was shot and killed
in his home by three burglars while de-
Tending his wife, who was being chloro-
formed. A few hours later the rendez-
Yous of the alleged felons was discovered
at 81 Fulton street, and a force of de-
tectiveS put to work on the case In a
desperate fight which followed. CITY De-
tective Patrick E. Fitzgerald was in
stantly killed and one of the alleged rob-
bers, who gave his name as Edward
Wright, who fired the shots that killed
Fitzgerald was badly wounded. Two
male and two female members of the AL
legged robber gang were arrested and dia-
monds and other booty worth from So 900
to $1,000 recovered The whole of the
gang is believed to be in custody and the
detectives have evidence that the mon
are responsible for the numerous burg
larieS of the past month or two in and
around this city.
The wounded prisoner was removed to
Mercy hospital where it is said he NAV
recover, although he was shot three
times. The others arrested gave their
names as Robert Wilcox and his wife
Jennie; j. B. Wright, a brother of the
alleged murderer, and woman said to
be his wife. They were taken to CEN
trail station, where it was learned that
all were from Chicago. Wilcox is said to
be known in that city as kid" Nichols
Mrs. Wilcox admitted that they had all
come from Chicago some months ago
and had been working here since then
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-13

brought in the name of the United
States, an alleged violation of neutrality
beins a question affecting nations. not
individuals. The mover of the proceed
ings i'll the New Orleans case is a man
claiming to be Il resident of South Africa,
who contends that his interests are
placed in jeopardy. IT is pointed that II
an individual could so into the courts
and secure restraining orders on the
ground that the neutrality laws of the
country were being violated the COM
merce Of the country might be seriously
endangered These views of the New
Orleans proceedings were elected during
brief suggestion with reference to the
statement that the British government
had decided TO use no more American
meat in its army. No official Informal
tion exists concerning this report At
torney General Knox will make thor
ough investigation of the New Orleans
case. If it is found that the neutrality
laws are such as TO permit individuals
to bring proceedings in courts. congress
may be asked to pass such amendments
as viii leave these questions wholly in
the hands of the government.
The president submitted to the cabinet
a very gratifying cable from Secretary
Hunt. of Porto Rico, expressing the
satisfaction with which the news of Gov.
Aliens continuation at the head of tho
inSular government had been received
there. The cable also denied emphati-
cally the reports of disaffection. discon-
tent and deStitutiOn in the island.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-13
AROUND THE HOTELS.

At the Merchants'-F. E. Elmer. Ait
KIN; e. H. Johnson. Miles City. To-: A.
W Welles, Redwood Falls; Miss ]. Wv
!qnd, Duluth; j. 7. Donaldson, Detroit.
Mimi; G. F. IngersolI, Miles Citv. 10, |:
a. B. Funk, Spirit Lake; DR. W. IT.
banks Roberts. Wis; J. S. Mcdonald
Rush City; J.. R. l.. Kalb. Spring Val,
ley; A. H. Reed, Glencoe; M. J. Kaney.
Duluth; George w. Rice, Seattle. Wash. !:
Donald Grant, Faribault; John w. Ford
Duluth; ]. F. McGinnis. Brainerd: G n
Houlton, Duluth; W. J. Kelman, Hender-
son; f. L. Russell, r. Casper. Detroit.
At the Windsor-J. s. Bremernan. Red
Wing; A. NJ Hern and wife. Alexandria !:
Mrs. d. c. Rood. Duluth: William Har.
rison, Duluth Miss Claire Cooper. Still
water; A. R. Chase, Marshall.
AT the Clarendon-D Forest Bucllin
Crookston; A. r. Holston, Cookston. vii
liam Russell, Stephen; w p. IEfnnegan.
Gass Lake; I. O'Donnell, West Superior
At the RYAN. c. Duncan. Sioux
City, To-: Edward Lynch. F. A. Brainn,
Duluth; Mrs. T. P. Prosser, Butte. Mont:
A w: Bingham, New Tim: NJ. Larrit
sen, Tyler. MINI.
At the Metropolitan-L. C. screiber.
Grand Meadow; r. G. Malvern. Omaha:
L. z. Schoemaker, St. Louis; John G.
Williams. Crookston; c. N. Goddard, De-
corah, 10.