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,5-- 'sJNf -VB?V&ittfl!&g9Si?t ?iSSS5?9:ri-'' .- i" "tS; wmgtgtv- -- -wvSs "'"'ig M.MirrffT,iffffH PrcrJpttGft DftfMnMiM 1899 CAMERAS 1899 Great variety, lowesfcprices. IuBtruc. tion and dark room free. Photo supplies of every description. GEO. S. DALES S SON' 228 South Main st. : Dispensed at our store, will not AKRON DAILY DEMOCRAT. disappoint the doctor. Ask him' about, us and by all means follow his advice. HARPER'S ARCADE DRUG STORE VOLUME EIGHT. TIMBER 16 AKRON, OHIO, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1899. PRICE ONE CENT 5 - J fS I? s i? I- DEVILS. They Were After Him. v A The Midnight Tantrum pf Banker Woods. Her Tried to Shoof His x Son Austin. Helwig Wanted to Marry His Daughter-In-Law. " Has Just 7 -V Deed Drawn In 1840 Been Filed. Awakened in the dead of night by j the frightful scream of an .allegpd 111:1 inac, the'members of Banker J. B. "Woods' family rushed dowu into the hallway to lind the fatlier audi husband running about the house waving his arms about his head in' an apparent effort to ward off some impending danger, invisible to all save himself. Dr. Austin Woods, one of the sons, told the .story of such an affair, which happened in 1878. His fatlier he said imagined that he was being chased 'by devils. He scieamed for help. "When the family came down stairs be was limiting for a revolver to kill bo demon v hich were tormenting him. Austin Woods tried unsuc cessfully to uiethiin. F. O. Weary. wlio liven neainy, ia caueu. Aiiei Bei-I two men could do nothing. Dr. din afterwards injected morphine and the old gentleman became calm. Dr. Wood said that he had never received any financial assistance from his father, after he was 15 years of age. He had earned the money to gel through college. He said that one evening, after a .carriage ride, while he was at the stable unhitch ing the horse, his father stepped-out onto the porch with a rifle, took de liberate aim and fired. The bullet struck the gravel near his feet. On another occasion he found his father asleep in a buggy in the barn. He had been there all night. Dr. Woods told of his father smash ing the windows in Mrs. Wood's bed room and of bis throwing a plaster caGt at him. Mrs. Julia Watters, wife of the late Hon. L. D. Watters, testified that her husband had shown her ft paper which he said was the last Will of John B. Woods. After Mr. Wat ters' death she had been unable to find many of hisjjapers. This testi mony was ruled out. Insane Through Love. Adam Helwig of Tallmadge, was adjudged insane in Probate court Tuesday. Ho is 61 years of age. He imagines his children are trying to deprive him of his property. He has threatened to kill them" and on one occasion tried to nut his threat into ajers arsaparilla will do the work of three bottles of the ordinary Kind. THE WEATHER: Fair tonight and Wednesday. ( One bottle of A IS execution with an old army rifle. He J was disarmed, after a struggle with ' 'his son. Helwig wanted to marry) j his son's widow. She refused to agree and he worried over the mat ter to such an extent that he lost his mind. AncientDsed. l"A deed from the "Town of Cuya hoga Falls to the Wardens and Ves trymen of the Parish of St. John's Church of Stow township in Portage county"' was filed with the Recorder Tuesday. It is dated March 3, 1840, before the organization of this comi- Jty. The property transferee! is a portion of the public park in Cuya hoga.. Falls. St. John's Episcopal church now stands on the premises. New Court Room. Judge G. M. Anderson sprung a pleasant surprise on the jurors called together to assess damages in the Johnston street improvement. They w?re escorted out into the courtyard in the shade of a large tree. Ghairs had been arranged for court, jury and attorneys, and the case was heard there. Judge Anderson claim ed tht're was no other place for him to hold court, as both the othft Nt'ourt rooms were in us'. SalooruSold. The saloon of the late J. A. .Stoininctz has been sold by tin ad ministrator of his estate to Ferdi nand Preusser of Canton for $1,465.43. Criminal Business. Criminal business will be taken up in the Court next Monday morning, The prisoners, under indictment, will be arraigned. Marriage Licenses. Benjiman A. Bonewell, Akron 61 Margaret Mitchell, New Portage 54 Aqiulla Fouse, Akron ..21 Edna Sprague, Tallmadge .., 21 Those of our readers who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will not be surprised to learn that the sale of this most excellent medicine has been extended around the world and (hat it is fast becoming a uni versal favorite in the treatment of coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by all druggists. HELPED McGARRY For Nothing, and Is Glad of It A Democrat's Reply to Russell. Editor Democrat: The score bf Democrats who worked hard to have Mr. Daniel Mc Garry appointed City Commissioner feel very proud of the splendid rec ord he has made in office. Never has his vote been cast against the in terests of the people. He lias used all the influence at his" command to block the selfish schemes of tho fran chise interests, and on several occa sions he has prevented steals which would surely have gone through but for his opposition. So knowing what a good oflicer Mr. McGarry has been, and the val uable service ho has given the tax payers, I was surprised and then dis gusted at reading the communication in last night's Beacon from Bolter Eussell of the Sixth ward, telling how he was unsuccessful in pulling Commissfoner McGarry's leg for a hundred dollars a year ago. Com missioner Crisp told Mr. McGarry last-night that this same bolter had sent in a $400 bill to Art Rowley for helping him fight Mayor Young, but was turned down good and hard". Russell is all the time writing long winded articles for the papers, de nouncing boodlers and advocating political reform, but ho now admits over his own signature that he tried to bleed McGarry for doing nothing more than hundreds of far better Democrats than ho were glad to do without hope or promise of remuner ation. Let's make up a purse and pay Russell his hundred dollars. There'll be no more tiresome communications then, for, as was so well said by Job: "Doth tho wild ass bray when he hath grass; or lowetli the ox over his fodder?" C. B. BARBERS Will Work One and a Half Hours Less Each Week New Rule. Barbers' union last night decided that beginning week after next all union shops will close one hour earlier on "Wednesday nights and a half hour earlier on Saturday nights. The new hours or closing will be: Saturday, 11:30; all other nights, 7:30. .Barbers now work 1HS hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ami Friday; 14'.. hours on Wednesday, and 18 hours on .Saturday. Talk about street car men putting in long hours they're not in it with the barbers. If in need of a pump of any kind see.Cahow Pump Co., 148 N". Howard. TWO FOLD Object of the Motion. Maps Showing Water Mains to be Made. Ordinances to Abolish Offices Defeated. Market Street Improvement Ordinances Passed. Assistant Poor Director Laid Off Council Meeting. The City Council took a stop Mon day night toward ascertaining the value of the plant of the Akron Water AVorks company. On the motion of Mr. Fiebeger tho Commissioners and Mechanical En gineer were instructed to prepare a map showing the streels on which mains arc now laid, thenumber.of feet of pipe and the cost of replacing the same. in making the.motionhesaid there was a two-fold object in the action. It would show-the actual value of the sj stem and would also be valuable for the assessors, in fixing the valua tion for tax purposes. In discussing this motion it developed that the company had never appointed its appraisers to.aet with those named by the city at the time the matter of buying the plant was suggested. The company-will1 be asked to take action.--- - Abolition .Ordinances Defeated. The Republican Machine Couneil mon failed to pass the ordinances to abolish the offices of Police Court Prosecutor, Mayor's Clerk, Deputy City Clerk and Police Sergeant. These ordinances were referred one week ago. Mr. Amor of the Ordi nance Committee, made a majority adverse report. Mr. Brown made a minority report.- On motion of Mr. Brady, seconded by 'Mr. Brodt, the majority report was adopted. The vote stood : Ayes Messrs. Brodt, Paul, Fie beger, Ame Brady, Sprigle. Is ays Messrs. Sorrick. Carlton, Homan, Brown, Markle. Market SlOrdinance Passed. The ordinances for the improve ment of East Market st. from High st. to Case ay. wero passed. A pro test was entered by residents east of Buchtel av., through Messrs. Markle and Brown. They wanted the right to use tho old stones on the street. A long discussion followed, before the original ordinance was passed. It was stated that it would cost68cts. per yard to redress and relay the old stone. Brick could be put down for 53 cents. Tho street will be made 36 feet wide. From High to Buchtel Av. it is probable asphalt will bo used and east of that point either brick or stone. The street car com pany pays the city's share of the im provement. Officer Suspended. The assistant to Poor Director Kendall was suspended from duty from May 1 to Nov. J. The present incumbent, H. Manderbach, receives $50 per month. The motion to dis pense with his services was intro duced by Mr. Homan, who said ithad been customary to take this action. He was corrected by'Mr. Brady, who stated that there had only been one year where the assistant had been dropped during the summer months. There was a vigorous discussion. Solicitor Esgate said Mr. Mander bach was entitled to his salary for this month. The vote on the motion stood : Aye Messrs. Brown, Carlton, Fie beger, Hoinan,Marklo,-.Sorrick. Nays Amer, Brady, Brodt, Paul and Sprigle. Figures Showing dost. Mr. Brady made a roport shdwing that the city's share of maintaining the poor department had amounted to only $5020 during tlie Inst year. Towel Beginning LARGE SI All Linen Hemmed Huck Towels, 10 inches long, by 19 inches wide. ICE I M. O'IMeil & Oo. The county paid $2,534.95, making the total 7,i:!o.02. As an illustration two different families received aid at a cost of 70 cents per capita per month. One familyof nine members had been kept seven months for $18. 10. Resignation Accepted. The lesignation of Mr. H. K. Sander as a member of the Jjibrary Board was accepted. His successor 'will be elected next week. Ordinances. An ordinauco to establish a grade on Mt. View aveuho passed. An ordinance, approving plans and specifications for main trunk sewers in.districts !) and 10 passed. An ordinance for tho sprinkling of Park street passed. Resolution declaring it -necessary to improve Campbell st. from Coburn st. to the canal passed. , Petitions. Mr. Paul August Mauthey of Otis st., asks the city to compel the Water Works company to give him good water and hotter service- Mr. Sorrick Residents want an electric light at the corner of Adams ttnd H:ivel sts. Miv Amer-Resideuts w ant.a .fimj alarm box at the corner of South I High and McCoy sts. Mr. Brady The curbing at the corner of Thornton and Amherst sts. is too high. Mr. Markle A vapor light is want ed between Norton and Factory sts. on East Market st. Residents com plain of fast bicycling on River st. Mr. Thompson Grant st. residents complain of street cars with fiat wheels. Sumner st. property owners be tween Buchtel av. and Exchange st. want the pavement swept. Kirkwood st. property owners ob ject to a change in tho grade between Buchtel and Hamilton avenues which will result in a five foot cut. All the above matters were refered to the Commissioners. The report of the street committee adverse to the objections made to the Maiden Lane alley assessment was adopted. LAST LINKS. TWO WOLVES Charles Werntz of Clark's Mill near Loyal Oak, had two wolves sent to him from Ne braska. They are trained, being as docile as the average dog. ORCHESTRA AT THE GORGE Sid Morey will be director of tho band and orchestra at the Gorge this summer. The orchestra will consist of eight pieces. For Sunday concerts 15 men will furnish music. CLAIMS SETTLED City Solici tor Esgate has settled practically all the claims on Buckeye st. The ag gregate asked was about $800. This amount has been reduced. SENT TO THE WORKS Mary Wehr was taken to the Canton work house Tuesday noon to serve a sen tencn of 30 days for lewd conduct. A 14 months old baby is left behind. FIVE APPLICATIONS There were five applicants for 'enlistment at the recruiting office today. Peter Hetsel, Akron ; Roy Ridgby, Hayes ville; 'Scott L. Irnhoff, Ashland; Frank Nelson, Akron; Louis "A. Chapman, Carrollton. ALLEGED THEIF ARRESTED William West was arrested at Port Washington, Monday night for stealing a buggy, valued at $15, from C. C. Shorbondy. FRUIT VENDER DEAD Salva tori Pistori, 123 Bowery st., aged 08 years, the Italian who had sold fruit from house to house in Akron for years, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday af ternoon, of asthma. The funeral will bo held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at St. Bernard's church. HAND CUT Geo. Stoll, North St., had his hand badly cut at (ho Hankey-Lumber mills, today. Sale Wednesday, FRECKLES J CaUSetl Her tO LeaVe Home She Said. Would Not Return Because She Was Teased About Them. Freckles on her face caused Edith Stroup, aged a years, of Huron st., to leave home Monday. She called at Patrick McCourt's house Monday noon and asked if he kept boarders. He replied in the negative; but after several inquiries he finally, gave her dinner. She re lated a fairy tale to Sir. McCourt to the effect that she 'had arrived in Akron Monday morning from Penn sylvanialin company with a woman. The woman lost her soon after get ting in town and therefore she had no place .to stay, ho said Mr. McCourt did not believe the story and notified Oflicer Kcmpel and. Prisonkeeper Washer. They ! searched' several lours. Ofiicer Keaqi Tlimlly located her uncle, but ,,,, sai(, she (U(, 1((t ,M him Jls such. Then -she was taken home. She had school books under her arm and was a pupil of the Howe school. Miss Stroup left home in the morn ing for school apparently in a pleas ant mood. It seems the children in the neighborhood teased her, because she had a few fieckles on her face, and this she says was the reason she did not want to go home to dinner. Notice to the Public. Akrou, O., Mav 8, 18'J9. After May 22, 1899, all union bar ber shops will close every night at 7:30 o'clock, except Saturday night, which will lie at 11:30 o'clock, stand ard time. D. B. Welkkr, Recording Sec. NOT CONSISTENT. The Advice of Many Temperance Workers. Many times while I was an active worker in the W. C. T. U. and was urging men to givo up drinking, I would feel ashamed of my own slav ery. Many times I would determine to give it up but it had such a mastery over mo that I became sick and dis tressed and would return to it, which is exactly the way with any stimulant like coffee or whiskey and it marks such an article as a stimulant and such an individual as a slave thereto. . I was subject to periodical sick spells at the stomach, dizziness in the head, and cross and fretful morn ings. About six months ago T began to use Postuni Cereal Food Coffee and T have not had a sick spell since, no dizziness and I feel as cheorful and calm as a good Christian ought to feel. I am greatly improved in health and am growing stout. T am so delighted with the Postum that I recommend it to every one who comes to our table and some who do not. A short time ago, a relative visiting us from Columbia, Ga., was served with a nice hot cup at breakfast, without being told that itwas Postum Food Coffee. After breakfast T asked him how he liked our coffee. He said he liked it bet ter than any cup of coffee he had ever drank, for it had a little pecul iar taste that fitted his palate per fectly. He wanted to know what brand we used and I told him" it was Postum- Food Coffee, no berry coffee at all. He could not be persuaded that I was not teasing him until I got the package and showed him all about it. He bought quite a little to take home to his family. You may depend upon it that the cup he had was well made and I am very particular to know that Postuni is boiled, for that is -a tiling that cof fee users have to learn. They can; not make Postum by a little sim mering, as they formerly made cof fee. You can always tell whether it has had boiling enough by the taste. If it is rich, strong and good Jit has had boiling enough to bring the taste out. lfJ is not, it had only been on the ,- n short time. My neXk ,ir ncighbor,Mrs. Sweet, had.to give up coffee and is now us ing Postum. She audall her family are delighted with if. Tho family of Rev. Mr. Cassndaut at Now Ring ford, Pa., have abandoned coffee and tea entirely at (heir table and use Postum and are enthusiastic in its praise. Mrs. J. Morlcv, 2210 Itain Inldgost., Phibi., Pn. PLUNGED Into Fire and Smoke. The Story of the Fights Around Manila. Lieut. Conger's Many Exciting Experiences.' An Interesting Account of the Many Battles. No Compens'ation For the Loss of a Soldier. A Dkmockat reporter called on Lieut. A-. L. Conger last evening and asked for an account of some of his Philippine experiences.. The follow ing is in part what he related: 'The first fighting I took a hand in was at Iloilo, island of Pa nay. The 18th infantry was sent down to occu py this town Dec. 20. It wasjat that time held by the Spaniards and they were to turn it over to us. but they had not received news of our coining and four days before our arrival they had evacuated the the town and the insurgent army had come in and taken possession. ".We had strict orders not to an tagonize or get into any fights with the natives and so, though we might have landed on our arrival with little or no opposition, we remained at an chor out in the stream and sent back to Manila for .furl her instructions. Our instructions proved to be to "wait" and we'waited 47 days", though it did not seem long as we were con stantly expecting orders to land. 'Feb. of h the fightingbegun around Manila and Gen. Otis at once sent Gen. Miller, who commanded our expedition, orders to land. Gen. Miller sent word to the insurgents Feb. 10th at 5 p.m. to either evacu ate or surrender withm 24 hours. The next morning we saw the insur gents putting up new trenches and making all kinds of preparation to give us a hot reception.. This was contrary to our agreement and 'the "Baltimore" and "Petrel" which had convoyed our expedition at once opened fire with their big guns. Bombardment the insurgents had not bargained for and they started-to flyin every direction, setting fire to all the houses and stores as they went. "Our warships wrapped in the smoke of their guns, the shells ex ploding in all parts of the city, and huge columns of fire and smoke ris ing higher and higher, made a mag nificent sight. The roar of the big guns and nak-nak-nak of the rapid fires was a fitting accompaniment. 'My battalion .was the first talaud, and I had the good fortune to have command of my company. We worked our way througli the city with little opposition, save fire and smoke. These were almost intoler able at times. At one place it seem ed impossible to get through, but we got down to the beach and worked our way along the edge of the water. "Co. E. captured the bridge and so cut off the retreat of the insurgents and K (my company) and "B had the pleasure ff driving the insurgents across tho river in rather uncere monious haste. "The Second Battalion could not get through the fires until late in the aftarnoon, so our three companies drove out the insurgents and held the upper part of the city for several hours. "We had the good luck not to lose a man, but this was chiefly due to the fact that the insurgents were poor shots until we taught I hem that I hey must cither learn to use their gun sights intelligently or Keep out of our range. In our last fight my reg iment lost about 10 per cent, killed and wounded. "The next day after our landing my battalion advanced to Haro about three miles -inland, which we took with small los.s'. There my company was on outnost every other day and we had numerous adven tures, skirmishes, etc., which would take too long to relate. "On my return homo I luul to wait two weeks in Manila for a transport and while there was out with the Second Oregon Volunteers in Gen. Wheatoe's "Flying B.igade." The last day T was with (he regiment we met stubborn resistance on the part of the insurgents and had to charge three sets of trenches in succession in front of Malabou. We won a quick victory but with heavy loss on our part, and though the Insurgent loss was heavier, there Is no possible There's Satisfaction In the size of our trade. More goods went out of our establishment last week than in any si: days in our history. There's satisfaction in PLAIN TALK Is a good thing and hurts no one. Some of our goods have a faculty of talking. Our Garpets are talking very plainly about us from the iloors of many happy homes. Prices of .Carpets that talk -12ic, 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c, 45c, 50c, 55c, 60c, f5c, 90c, $1, $1.25, $1.50. . WE ARE ADDING Some new designs to our Wall Paper stock. Anywhere from $1 to $5 will put themonyour-wall. They will just suit you. TO GET The newest fabrics in Dress Goods and Silks, ask for them at our coun ters. THERE'S TEMPTATION In some Wash Goods we oifer. The Up ham Specialties Rings a HAT F The Jeweler llrlJLJLo fto cnTTTU MATO I '9 159 SOUTH MAIN STREET Akrou, O., April -23, 1899. 15.' DREHER'S SONS CO.: Gentlemen Nearly twenty years ago I bought a piano of your manufacture, which has been in constant use ever since, giving perfect satisfaction. Its tone is super ior to nearly all others, and equaled by very few, if any. I take pleasure in re'eommending a piano which has as much merit as yours.. Mine seems to be as good as the day it was first placed in my home. . Very kind wishes, I am yours truly, ' (Signed) O. D. CAPRON. compensation to me for the life of one American soldier." ' Gov. Bushncll Will Attend. The funeral of the late Colonel A. L. Conger will take place in Akron on Saturday of this week, says the Columbus Press Post. Arrange ments are beingmade for attendance by Governor Bushnell and a number of prominent men here who were close friends of the deceased. The remains were temporarily interred in Iowa, where his death occurred. First lieutenant Arthur L. Conger of the Eighteenth Infantry reported at the barracks today for temporary duty. The. Lieutenant has been stationed with his regiment in the Philippines, but was called home on account of the death of his father. the late Col. V. L. Conger, of Akron. Lieutenant Conger will probably re main at this post until a detachment of recruits are ready to be forwarded to tho Philippines. SUPERINTENDENT Of Construction In the City Will Reside Here. A. H. Conklin .of Wauseon, X.Y., the superintendent of construction of the Akrou Peoples' Telephone com pany, arrived in Akron Tuesday morning. He will go to work im mediately. Mr. Couklin will make Akron his home. With Mr. Christy he prepared (hespecifications for the continuing work in this city. It should not be forgotten that any one troubled with rheumatism can get prompt relief from pain by apply ing Cliainberlin's Pain Halm." Tho quick relief it affords is alone worth many times its cost, 'St cents. Then if its use is continued for a short time it fs almost certain to effect u cure. Forsalo by all druggists. Growing CERTAIN ELEMENTS Of merit are found in our Ladies' Suits, fit, style, fabric, workman ship, all are found in them. And price? $8, $10, $12, $14, $15, $18, $20, $22, $25. THE WONDER Is that so many styles of Shirt Waists, can be made as Ave are showing, and can you find prettier patterns? Prices 50c to $3 THIS IS A WHITE Goods year. We have Piques at 10c, 12c, 15c, 18c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 37ia and Lawns and Dimities at all prices. B rouse Co. iiii In New Shitf Waist Sets, Opal Jewelry, Pretty Designs in Waist Pins and Lorquette -Chains.. Specialty POLICE COURT. Several Offenders Punished Pleaded Not Guilty of Larceny. Mary Fitchpatrick was taxed $2 and costs for intoxication by Mayor Young Tuesday morning. Monday evening wnen she was locked up in the City prison she was garbed only with a stocking, a hat and short" skirt. She caused quite a .sensation. John Mess erly. 603'.j "V. Exchange St., pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. His case va continued until "Wednesday morning. It is al leged he called Edwin A. Knapp, 3X Woodland av., vile name?. Lester Harmon and Thos. Riley both pleaded uot guilty to grand lar ceny. They are charged with steal- ing copper wire from the Akron V Cuyahoga Falls Rapid Transit Co. Their cases were set for Wednesday and bond fixed at ?.VX) each. Har mon was recently married and is spending his honeymoon in jail. W. Jones, a vair, was discharged. 1 His, home is in Cleveland, and he was formerly employed by the Eng lish Woolen Mills Co. Lovina Predinore. who was charged with keeping a house of ill fame, was discharged. The case ugainst (Jrace Hall, for residing in a house of ill fame, was dismissed. Spring tiredness is different from weariness caused by labor. Tho last is cured by ret : the first requires a few bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure it. That distress after eating is cured by Hood's PilN. They do not gripe; LTi cents. If your pump needs repairing call up Caliow Pump Co, Phone 405. !- -.