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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-24

WI Wouucu aDu
children added to the horror of
thetscene and from mere fright
many persons tainted and as thew
fell to the floor were crushed to
death. The level of the floor is
about 100 feet frou, the ground
and long steps lead TO the side
walk to the lobby just outside the
main auditorium. Brick walls
extend on each side of these steps
for six or seven feet and this
proved.
A VERITABLE DEATH TRAP.
Negroes who had reached the ton
OF the steps were pushed violently
forward and many fell. Before
they could move others fell upon
them and in a few moments per-
sons were piled upon each other
to height of ten feet.
This wall of struggling humani.
ty blocked the entrance and the
weight of 1900 persons were
pushed against it.
More than 90 persons lying on
the steps underneath the heap of
bodies died from sufocation.
sIoKENING SIGHT.
The dead bodies were quickly
moved and the crowd inside, find
ing an outlet came pouring out.
Scores of them lost their footing
and rolled down the long stops to
the pavement, sustaining broken
limbs and and internal injuries.
In an hour the church had been
practically cleared and the sight
which created those, who had come
to aid the injured was sickening.
Down the aisles and along the
outside of the pews the dead
bodies of. men and women were
strewed and the cries of the
maimed and crippled was heart
rendirg In = Few minutes the
work of removing the bodies was
begun and the walls of the rela-
tives of the dead who had waited
on the outside could be heard fer
several blocks.
ATTENDING THE INJURED.
AS many of the suffering ne
gro as could be moved by the
ambulances were taken to hospi,
tails and the rest were laid out on
the ground and there the physi-
clans attended them. At least Is
OF those brought out injured died
before they could be moved from
the ground.
WASHINGTON A WITNESS.
During the stampede Booker
1. Washington an several other
prominent negro leaders we're on
the stage and were unwilling wit
nesses to the frigbtful catastro-
phe.
None of those 10 the choir or in
pulpit were injured the least. For
q few min ates they attempted to
restore order, but seeing their ef-
forts we're futile waited. until the
struggling crowd had advanced
far enough for them TO pick mp
the dead and injured.
CRUSHED OR RsUFFoCATEp.
Most of the dead are women
aud the physicians sly in many
cases they tainted and died from
suffocation. A remarkable feat
IRE of the calamity is that no
blood was seen on any of the vic,
TINS. They were either cru shed
or died from suffocation.
THE CAUSE.
The Rev. DIR. 7. w. Walker.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

project by which Chicago would have
been very much benefited in certain
contingencies.
When the deceased and his family
were leaving for a trip abroad about
four years ago, the testator contem-
plated the emergency that they might
all meet death together in some dis
aster. In this event Mr.. Palmer pro-
vided that one!half of his estate should
so to establish an immense peoples
palace, where free opportunity should
be given to the people of Chicago for
entertainment and recreation. and for
physical and mental and moral devel-
opment through lectures and classes,
and for instruction in the nature of
our political institutions the duties
of citizenship, and in the arts and
sciences. The rest he beGueaths ir
equal proportion to his collateral heirs
But there is no suggestion in the will
that this scheme be now carried out.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
- BARBERTON


week for Cory, Pa, where he has Sc
cured 4 position in the dry goods store
Of Mr.. Il. +. Liyermore, father Of DR..
Liyermorc, OF Barberton.
Miss Ferris, Of Beaver Falls, Pa,
has accepted position as assistant
stenographer at the Columbia Chemi.
cal. works.
DR.. Bert Rhodenbaugh made bus
mess trip TO wadsworth, wednes,
day.
Or. Livermore has purchased the
property on Third St. which was own
ed by Rev. T.. A. Jones, Of New
Florence, Pa.
Rev. Il. A. Jones, Of New Florence
Pa, has purchased the bull1ing OF
Wooster ave, occupied by the Con
gregational Sunday school, of Mr.. A
A. Moore.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
HIGH OLD TIME.
Republicans to See the Monument
and Ride on the Lake.

Cleveland, May 15-The Citizen S
co..mittee IN charge of the work Of
arranging entertainments for the dele
gates to the Republican State conven-
ton to be held here May - and ~,
have practically completed all details.
A visit to Garfield monument and a
boat ride on Lake Erie will be among
the entertainment provided. An I'M
mense crowd is expected at the con-
vention and arrangements will be
made to accommodate 10000 people
in the Central Armory. Rev. j. :.
Rutledge, of Glenville, formerly the
South Main st. NJ. Il. church pastor,
of Akron, has been selected as one of
the chaplains of the convention.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Holds Up a COngr essman.

"At the end of the campaign,
writes Champ Clark, Missouri's bril-
liant Congressman, from overwork,
nervous tension, loss of sleep and con-
slant speaking l had about utterly
collapsed. 1t seemed that all the or.
gans in my body were out of order
hut three bottles of Electric Bitters
made me all right. It's the best all
around medicine ever sold over a
druggists counter" Over-worked
rundown men and weak, sickly wo
men gain splendid health and vitality
from Electric Bitters. Try them
Only SOC. Guaranteed by 9. b. Harper
Il Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
FROsTS
Have Not Injured the
Orchards.
Wild Flowers Should Adorn the
Lawns-Horticultural Meeting,

The May meeting OF the Summit
County Horticultural society was held
Wednesday at the home of Mr.. Albert
Hale, in Mogadorc. Seventy members
were present. Mr.. l.. i. Bierce made
report on orchards. He stated that
the frosts had not injured the fruit
as yet. Mr.. |. p. Slerry read n paper
on Ornamental Planting and Mr.
Maurice gave talk on ornithology'
Entomology was discussed by Mr.. ).
Baldwin, Dr.. l. A. Priest and Mr..
Aaron Teeple. Mrs. NJ. G. Scott gave
an interesting talk on wild Flowers
She advocated the planting of wild
flowers on shady lawns. She men
toned especially the trillium, blood
root and wild violets. Rev. Nj. S.
Scott was the essayist. His subject
was '.The Cultivation Of the Beauti-
full Miss Amy Hale gave a recita.
ton and Mr.. Gates sang.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Reveals a Great Secret.

1t Is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery for Consumption. Here's the
secret. 1t cuts out the phlegm and
germ-infected mucus, and let's the life
giving oxygen enrich and vitalize the
blood. 1t heals the inflamed, cough
worn throat and lungs Hard colds
and stubborn coughs soon yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery, the most in
falible remedy for all Throat and
Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles 80
cents and $1.O0. Trial bottles free
at C. B. Harper & Co.'S.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

The ways ard resources of Mr.. G.
w. French, the paper railroad king.
are almost beyond comprehension. He
has railroads operating in nearly ev-
cry newspaper in Ohio, and whenever
he travels he leaves behind him Il trail
of interviews extrayagant enough to
excite every railroad man in the
country. E1E
But the bubble seems to have been
punctured and by Mr.. French himself
Here is an extract from n letter he
wrote to Mr. Wm. Il. Shankland who
secured judgment against the Richland
& AIahoning for something like $50.
and wrote to Mr.. French that if it
Were not paid he would apply for the
appointment of % receiver to take
charge of the affairs of the X. x NJ:
This company owns no tangible
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

write today to any of the thousands
of women who now bless Zoa Phora
for saving their ife.
Mrs. w. Fl. Graham, Lamont, Ia.
says ''One girl instead of menstrual
ing, bled at the nose. Two others |
know. suffered terribly every month
with neuralgic pains. Zoa Phora made
them regular and healthy. Another
lady friend had nursing sore mouth;
the doctors could not help her, but Zoa
Phora cured her. ad sick headache
constantly and Hoa Phora cured me-
Madora Stubbs, Spiceland Ind. says:
IL used Zoa Phora for painful periods
and it cured. | used it afterwards in
pregnacy and found it a great and sure
relief"
Get q dollar bottle of Zoa Phora at
the nearest drug store, or the Zoa
Phora Co.. Kalamazoo, Mich. will send
it to you prepaid, on receipt of price.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
ONLY ONE
Person Dies In Barberton Every
Two Weeks.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence)
Barberton, May 15.-Barberton Is
phenomenally healthful place and un-
lucky indeed is the undertaken who
casts his lot in the Magic City. Deaths
occur in BarbeTton about once in ev-
cry two weeks and the last death oc-
Cured there OH April 20, since when
the undertakers have been having a
vacation. There are no epidemics
and very few sick people. If it were
not for the factories which furnish a
few cases of mashed fingers and
bruised toes occasionally the doctors
would be nearly as badly off as the un-
dertakers.
One of the explanations volunteer
eeds for this extraordinary state of af-
fairs is that the population of the
Magic City is made up for the most
part of young people.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
"I'LL BE GOOD"
Was What Eli VogeI Told the
Mayor.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, May 15-Mayor Buel
went to Warren, Wednesday, to at
tend the Congressional convention. and
in his absence Squire Werntz presided
at Police Court. But one offender was
brought before the court. Eli Vogel,
who was charged with intoxication,
and he pleaded guilty.
How often have you been up be-
force?" asked the Squire. m
Never. Your Honor This is my
first offense," said the prisoner
where are you working was the
judges next question.
For Paul & Henry. Your Honor
well, I'll let you off with 81 and
costs If you'll promise to be good and
not get drunk any more
'I'll be good said Vogel who paid
his fine and was released.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
HAD A FEAST
In Honor OF Their Silver Wedding
Anniversary.
fspecInl Correspondence.l

'GHf'ibi 'spiiN'PD'i'N'~NI
Barberton, May 15-Tuesday was the
silver wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. u. S. Swetzer, Of Coventry, and
the happy occasion was appropriately
celebrated with big dinner at the
Sweitzer home, About 10 persons
were seated at the board and such a
feast as can be had only at n country
home was served. Music and conver-
sation were me amusements and the
affair was a delightful one. Many
gifts of handsome silver pieces testi-
fed to the high regard in which Mr..
and Mrs. Sweitzer are held by their
friends.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
OBJECT
To Wooden Poles-Want Iron
Masts Instead.
Especial Correspondence.)

BarbertoD, May 15.-Property own
ers on Second St, and Tuscara was
ave, are making strenuous objections
to the wooden poles being put up on
those streets by the y. o. T. Co. The
franchise provides that the Council
can require the company to put up
iron masts and the property owners
think that this should be done since
the improvement OF those streets.
The matter will probably be brought
before the Council at its next meet.
ing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
BUSY PLACE.
Many Persons Dine at Barberton
Inn.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, May 1J.-One of the
busiest places in busy Barberton. is
the Inn, which is one of the most
extensively patronized hotels in this
section. The Inn is famous for its
fine dinners and excellent service and
large parties from Akron and Cleve-
land are entertained there each sun
day. The average number of dinner
guests at the Inn during the week is
100, while this number is increa sed
to 100 on Sundays.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

- -
How any man may quickly cure him
self after years of suffering from sex
ual weakness, lost vitality, night loss
es, varicocele, etc, and enlarge small
weak organs to full size and v.gor.
Simply send your name and address
to DIR. Knapp Medical Co., 1915 Hull
Bldg, Detroit, Mich, and they will
gladly send the free receipt with full
directions so any man may easily cure
himself at home. This is certainly a
most generous offer, and the following
extracts taken from their daily mail,
show what men think of their gener-
osity.
Dear Sirs:-Please accept my sin
cere thanks for yours of recent date.
have given your treatment thor
ppgh test and the benefit has been ex.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Towns NO PROPERTY
AND HAS NO MONEY! >
Admission Made by Mr.. French, In Speaking Of
the Richland & Mahoning.

property, either real or personal, and
has no money! replied Mr.. French.
1T is not expected that it even will
have railroad built in the name of
the company, but II omoney is to come
into the company's treasury. Under
these circumstances, an application for
the appointment of a receiver for this
company would seriously interest only
those who fooled away their time and
money in such an attempt. 1t is not
customary for Ohio courts TO appoint
receivers for corporations or firms
that have no assests."
Mr.. Shankland, however, says he
will go ahead and ask for receiver
for the II. & NJ. The reply of Mr..
French was accepted by him as sar-
casm at the expense of the helpless
ness of his creditors, and caused a
great deal of wrath.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Porto Rican Studying
Law With Col. Sanford

Miguel Ensenat. the young Porto
Rican. who came to Akron to teach
Spanish to class composed of mem
bers of the South End Athletic club,
is now reading law with Hon. ii. G..
Sanford. He stated that class large
enough to be profitable TO him could
not be formed, and, as he is steno-
grapher he decided to settle here and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

traordinary. 1t has completely braced
me up. am Just as vigorous as when
boy and you cannot realize how
happy / am
Dear Sirs: Your method worked
beautifully Results We're exactly what
needed. Strength and vigor have
completely returned and enlargement
Is entirely satisfactory"
Dear Sirs:- Yours was received and
had no trouble In making use of the
receipt as directed, and can truthful
ly say it Is boon to weak men. l
am greatly improved in size, strength
and vigor"
All correspondence Is strictly conf
dental, mailed In plain, sealed en-
velope. The receipt Is free for the
asking and they want every man to
have 1t.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

practice stenography and read law.
Ensenat speaks the English language
we'll and seems to be finding consid-
cradle work to do as Il stenographer.
while ! may not study law with Il
view to being admitted to the bar, in
Ohio" he said, II believe it is a good
thing for me to begin studying while
| hnVa cnnro npnepte ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
ODDS AND ENDS
Picked Up on the Busy Streets Of
Barberton.
fsnecial 1,orresnondence.l !

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, May 15-Mr. J. c. Hoag-
land. who, for the past Is months,
has been salesman at the French
Co.'S dry goods store. will leave next
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
CLOSED THE DEAL.
Lawyer Bought a Horse at
Witness Price.

Steubenville. O.. May ia horse
deal was negotiated and closed in court
here between the plaintiff and defend
ants lawyer. J. NJ. Steinmetz sued
W. L. Gordon 10 recover 500 paid for
horse, which was not as represented.
While on the stand in answer to a
question Of Attorney f. E. Erskine.
the horse. The attorney closed the deal
right there by paying the money.
If you want n fine purse, wallet or
bill book, see Wm. VOLTS line, corner
Howard and Market SITS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
MONUMENT.
Potter Palmer Thought Of ,
Grand One For His Family.

Chicago, May 15-With the filing of
the will of the late Potter Palmer. is
made public an exceptionally inter
esting codicil relating to a remarkable
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Why is ROYAL
Baking Powder bet
ter them any other?

Because in it's mammoth works
corps of chemical experts is con-
stantly employed to test every ingre-
dient and supervise every process of
manufacture to insure product alb
solutely pure, wholesome and perfect
in every respect.
The most wholesome food and
the most digestible food are made
with Royal Baking Powder.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co. 100 WILLIAM ST.. Newvosx
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
; Round About


Mayor Rockwell threatens to hne us
S25 and costs if our absence is as con-
spicuous at the next Kent Democratic
love feast as at last weeks. We'll,
we regretted it more than he possibly
could but we will not miss another
If we have to bust gallus gittin
there.-Ravenna Democrat.
Mr.. Nyman. of South Snow ST.,
jumped out of bed not long since, and
ran out barefooted to get his sheep in
the dry so he could shear If 1t rained
to stop oat seeding. He pierced one
toe to quite depth by stepping on
nail, and was around OH crutches,
the next day. Such an accident is
very painful. Wihdfall Cor. Medina
Gazette. as
While in Akron Tuesday we went
up to the Jail to see Frank Fuller, but
unfortunately ran into the arms of
Sheriff Kelly, who very much wanted
us to serve as a juryman, on a case
Just ready for trial. AS he had the
best of us, there was no way Of get
ting out of it, although we were kept
there so late we were obliged to come
home by the way of Bedford, the 5
o'clock train having gone. We did not
see Euller, and shall be apt to keep
clear of the Court House hereafter
Hudson Independent
Fred Hodges has been home. from
Akron for. the past few days. While
at work at the Whitman & Barnes
| factory, few days ago, he had the
end of one finger cut off-Kent
| Courier.
Growers say that strawberry pros.
poets are very good, but that the crop
will be late. The crop will not come
in perhaps before the middle of June.
Kent Bulletin.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
MUSTN'T
corch Around the Lake Without
a Light.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence)
Barberton, May 15.-Barberton has
an ordinance which prohibits bicy-
clists from riding on the sidewalks
or being out after dark without a
lantern. The ordinance has been
ignored this spring. and il is com
mon thing for bicyclists to ride on the
sidewalks or to scorch around the
lake at night without a thought of a
light. Officer Cotton says this is a
dangerous practice for bicyclists. as
the officers have instructions to en-
force the bicycle ordinance and any
one found violating it in the future
will have to visit the Mayor and pay
the piper at the rate of s. and costs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
LARGE TRIAL BOTTLE MAILED
FREE TO ALL WHO WRITE.

Zoa Phora gives absolute and perma-
nent relief from the dreadful pain and
distress of womb disease, hoodinga
laceration, and cures leucorrhea, sup
pressed, or painful menstruation, dis
placement. kidney. liver and bladder
disease and al. the same time imparts
new strength and vigor builds up and
gives tone to the nervous system. II
you are sufferer and still skeptical
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15

You never heard of any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar anC not being
satisfied.
J. NJ. Latter, j. Lamparter & Co,
A. Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-05-15
Good News
For Women

Zoa Phora Gives New Strength,
Tingles the Nerves, Quickens the
Blood, Brightens the Mind, Puts
the Bloom Of Perfect Health on
the Cheeks and Cures All
Weakness Of Women.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-02-09
VelS=Their Uses and Abuses

In spite OF the edict which went
forth some years ago to the effect that
wells are injurious to the eyes, these
aids to deception are more popular
this season than ever.
II doesn't necessarily follow that
the oculIst-it is said to have been
a follower of that profession-who dis.
covered and was SO rash as to make
known the injurious effects of these
aimsy articles was a poor business
man. The more natural conclusion is
that he was well acquainted with the
peculiarities of femininity and knew
that where a means of improving its
appearance is concerned 1t Is utterly
reckless as to after results.
Another objection was ralsed-this
time by a woman-to the effect that,
by gathering dust, which is absorbed
by the skin, the wearer of a veil runs
great RISKS as to her complexion. This,
however, no more visibly lessened the
number of wearers than did the opin.
ion of the learned oculist.
Why shouldn't women wear wells?
In the first place, it is a privilege ex.
clusiyely hers, and upon which man
may not infringe. as he did upon the
shirtwaist last summer.
When judgment is displayed in their
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-02-09

the nineteenth century pudding was
made which weighed 900 pounds. The
Ingredients included more than bush.
ell of eggs, 100 pounds Of suet, like
weight of raisins and 500 pounds OF
-four. Such a monster pudding requir.
ed good deal of boiling, and a large
brewing copper was utilized for that
purpose. 1t was kept boiling from
Saturday morning to Tuesday evening,
and when those in charge thought 1t
sufficiently cooked 1t was drawn ny
three horses to the village green, and
there served out to the people, not only
to the poor, but to every person who
liked to participate. Unfortunately, 1t
had not been boiled long enough, for
the heat had not penetrated to the
center of the vast mass.
A few years later there was mon.
ster pudding made in Southwark, then
suburban borough of London. The
pudding was carried through the
streets in procession, headed by a
band, playing alternately Christmas
music and popular tunes. In 1858 the
'illage Of Paignton was connected with
civilization by means of a railroad and
tc celebrate the event the people, re.
Numbering the old charter, thought
well to have a monster pudding as part
Ct the festivities. The preparations
cost 1925, the ingredients cHust ierably
more.
These consisted of 600 pounds Of
four. 1000 pounds of raislns, 100
pounds of currants, 400 pounds OF
suet 191 pounds of bread crumbs. 95
mounds of sugar, 300 lemons, IA nut.
me gs and $50 quarts of milk. Remcm.
bci ng the previous failure, the per
sons who undertook the preparation
ri the pudding made II in pats. build
ms II up into the usual round shape
after the cooking had been done. This
pudding Ys,Sdei nearly a ton and
t.r, and e.ght horses were employed
to take II - the village green with all
be fitting ce:?moLy. Thousanll woia
there to welcome II.
At a church fair held ten years ago
a monster pudding formed part OF the
attraction. 1t was not nearly so large
as the giants just referred to, though
1t stood four feet high and weighed
$50 pounds. The ingredients consist.
ed of 70 eggs, so pounds of -four, cur.
rants and ralsins, 81 pounds of sugar.
"a pounds Of bread crumbs, 8 pounds
Of candied lemon peel and pounds of
mixed spice. This was also boiled IN
sections and erected after being
cooked.-New York Sun.