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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
That The Woman Is Still
Alive.
He Says She Was Crazy and
Remained In Hiding.
Luetgert Died In Prison of a Broken
Heart.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-(Spl.) That
Mrs. Ihietgert, the alleged victim of
the Chicago sausage maker is still
alive, is the belief of Lawrence Har-
mon, the attorney who saved Lieut.
CERT from the gallows at the famous
trial. He is in Washington as coun-
sci for Pepke, the returned Philippine
soldier whose case is being argued be-
fore the United States Supreme court.
Mr.. Harmon asserts that within the
last few days he has been given a clue
to the supposed dead woman's where
abouts and as soon as his case here is
at an end and it is decided whether
the constitution does or does not fol-
low the flag, he intends to return to
Chicago and hunt her up.
II have never doubted that Mrs.
Leutgert was alive" said Harmon this
morning. "She purposely disappeared
and remained hidden in order to wreck
her spite against her husband. She
was crazy, that's the long and short
of it. One of these days, perhaps not
so long distant, l will find her and
show the world that my client was
innocent of the horrible crime. Con
sidering the heat of popular sentiment
against him at the time and the almost
superhuman efforts we had to- put
forth to get fair treatment from the
prosecutors in the case, guess Luet-
CERT was lucky that he didn't hang.
Poor fellow, he died in prison of heart
trouble not long after he went there.
He was one of those great, strong, ro-
bust characters that one Is bound to
admire no matter where one meets
them. He was n successful business
man and had his days not been short
ened and his business ruined by that
charge, would probably have been a
millionaire"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
MEM MBERS
Of Barberton Council
Passed the Light 0rdi-
nance By.
Bids For New Contract
Will Soon be Opened.
Magic City Stores Are In
Holiday Attire.
Mr.. 0. C. Barber Has Purchased
Another Tract of Land.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, Dec. 18.-It was expect
ed that there would be very lively
session of council last night, owing
to the intense interest which is being
manifested in the street light discus
sion. The light question was barely
touched upon last night, and only
routine business taken up at the
meeting which was very short.
The report of the committee who en-
gineered the placing in position Of the
temporary lights was read and ac-
until week from Wednesday, when
the bids for a new Lighting contract
will bc voted upon. The bids will he
opened on Christmas eve, but no fur
ther action will be taken at that time.
Complaints continue to be heard about
the unsafe condition of the streets af-
ter night, owing to the lack of street
lights.
Barberton's business houses present
an unusually bright and attractive APP
pearance, with Christmas novelties
and other dainty articles exposed to
catch the eyes of shoppers.
Messrs Arthur Saunders and Charles
Shanton have gone to their homes at
Grandview, Tenn, where they will
spend the Christmas holidays.
The farm of George Shaw, consisting
of 40 acres, and lying near the Tuscara-
was river, was purchased Saturday
by o. g. Barber.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18

nigh score mt the Grand alleys Sat.
urday, incidentally securing a fine box
of cigars. His score was 226.
or all the boxers who have appeared
In the South End. none hold the ad
mtration and esteem of South Akron
sports as does Johnny Whitaker.
Among the city's coming boxers may
well be mentioned Billy Smith of Iron
ST. The lads father has furnished
MIN with an up-to-date gymnasium,
where he trains daily. He Is what they
term good two.handed boxer, with
hard punch in either hand. His faith
er is willing to back him against any
one of his weight in Akron.
The program for January at the S.
B. A. G.. besides an up.to-date min
strel show, where the city's best talent
will assist, includes two entertain.
ments, one for members only. when
one of the city's best citizens will de.
liver an address, and one for members
with their lady friends, which will be
musical affair. There will also be a
boxing carnival about the middle of
the month.
AT the regular meeting of the South
End Bachelors club Monday evening,
three new applicants were admitted
to membership, making fourteen mem
bers on the roll at present. The club
will give dance in the near future,
only admitting ladies 30 years of age
or over
At the last meeting of the S. e. A. G.
twenty eight new members were taken
in, the total membership at present
is in the nelghborhood of 400. which,
taking membership into consideration.
makes the S. u. A. g. undoubtedly
the largest organization of its kind |
III ONO. TIGER
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18

started down stairs, after placing Ev-
erett on the bed, thinking that the
gas was escaping.
When she reached the room below,
she also fell over in faint.
Mr.. Eskersen ran down stairs, saw
his wife lying on the floor and at once
realized the cause He quickly open
ed the doors and allowed fresh air to
enter the room.
Mrs. Eskersen soon revived. Mrs.
Jos. G. Hill, a nelghbor, was called in.
For nearly two hours she and the fam.
lily worked with young Everett before
he was revived to consciousness He
was very sick Monday but better to-
day.
A peculiar feature of the affair was
the fact that the gas was burning in
the stove at the time the members of
the family were taken Ill.
Mrs. Eskersen is of the opinion that
the sickness was caused by the chin
ney becoming choked up and impure
air filling the rooms.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18

If you want to tuy, sell, rent UT ex-
change, advertise in the Democrats
want column.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
OVERCOME
BY Impure Air Was
South Akron Family.
The Chimney Was Choked Up and
Gas Could Not Escape.

The family of Mr.. Christ Eskersen,
residing at 624 Miami St, narrowly
escaped death by nsphyxlation early
Sunday morning.
The family consists Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eskersen and two sons, Everett, aged
Z, and Harry, aged ii.
At o'clock Sunday morning Harry
was awakened by severe pains in his
stomach, and arouslng his younger
brother Everett, who was sleeping
with him, he asked for a drink. The
family sleep In the upper rooms of the
house, and for the past week have
kept the gas burning during nights In
the heating stove In one of the lower
rooms.
Young Everett went down stairs to
get glass of water, and when he
returned. at the top of the stairway.
fell over In a faint,
Mrs. Eskersen heard her son fall
and FASTENED to him 90 learn the cause.
The atmosphere was very stifling. She
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
MILLER'S ACTUAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE

Why do our students advertise for
us?
First Because they are receiving
what they came here for.
Second Because they see this is
the place TO get thorough business
training.
Third. They see almost daily some
of our business men in our office after
Office assistants.
Fourth. We teach Actual Business
Practice Bookkeeping, ana have an ex-
perienced man for instructor.
Fifth. We teach Graham" Short,
hand with two competent teachers in
charge.
Sixth. We give great deal of at
tention to Penmanship. Catalog free.
Miller's Actual Business College, |. o.
o. Il. Temple, Akron, Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
HIGHLY ESTEEM Ed
Was Mrs. Martha c. Tisen, Whose
Death Occurred Dec. 9.

Martha G. @Iotz) Tisen was born in
Springfield township, Summit county,
o., Jan. IA, 1866. Died Dec. 0, 1900.
Aged 81 years, 10 months and % days.
She was baptised in her infancy by
Rev. Samuel Bachtel, and was ad-
mitted into full communion with the
st. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
church, at Uniontown, Stark county,
o., by rite of confirmation on the 18th
day of January, 1888, by Rev. J. f.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
Giving Satisfaction.

The new enclosed art lighting ser
vice is being extended to ali parts OF
the city as rapidly as the work can be
done, and is giving very general pop.
ular satisfaction. The new system has
resulted in much botter diffusion Of
light than was possible with the old
system. Shadows and chickering's have
been entirely done away with. The
new electric generator for the lighting
system win be ready for operation
within short time.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
S. {. A. C.
Now Has a Total of 400
Members.
A New Playwright For South Akron.
Budlet OF News.

South Akron has another playwright
named Louis Snyder, an employe of
the Goodrich company. He has writ.
ten a play entitled, "a Midnight Mis-
take" and at present Is organizing n
company to take it on the road. He
has signed Martin Williams as leading
man, and from present indications the
company will be good one. He in
tends to open at Millersburg during
January. A good advance agent can
secure a position by applying to Mr..
Snyder.
The City Commissioners have opened
their hearts and have placed storm
door in front of No, fire station.
Several hundred skaters enjoyed
the sport on Summit lake and Schu-
macher pond Saturday and Sunday.
Emil Kaufman, head artist at the
Globe Sign works, will leave Satur-
day for his home at Milwaukee, where
he will spend the holidays,
Herman Klingenhagen, of Grant St,
is again able to be about after several
weeks sickness.
Dennis Phelps has ordered a thor
oughbred game rooster from Virginia.
He intends to enter the chicken bus.
iness on small scale.
VIM. Beacher of orrvllle, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends here.
Louis Ball, of the s, u. A. c., rolled
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18

Tisen on the 9th day of October 1884.
She was a faithful wife, kind moth
er and n good neighbor, loved and es-
teemed by all who knew her. She
leaves husband and four children. a
father. mother and six brothers and
six sisters to mour her loss
The family return their sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors for
their kind assistance during their sick
ness and bereavement.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
SIR JULIAN'S
Diplomatic Talk Means
Nothing.
American Diplomats Want Him to
Define His Words.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-(Spl)-While
Lord Pauncefote has plainly shown
his disappointment at the cavalier man
ner in which the Senate has pruned
the Hay Pauncefote treaty and grated
new matter into it, entirely foreign to
the purposes of its drawers, he has
kept silent as to his own intentions or
those of his country. Both he and Sec
retary Hay have steadfastly refused
to discuss the Senates action, or it's
probable effect Sir Julians only ut
terance was made during an unofficial
conversation and so thoroughly diplo-
matte that it mans nothing He has
said that If the treaty in its final form
is not too offensive he will present it
to his government with a fair hope of
success. He also believes "supersede"
is preferable to "abrogate" in refer
ring to the Clayton-B -Bulwer treaty. So
far has he gone and so far his Ian
guage commits him to nothing. Until
he defines what will be "too offensive"
and just how great is a fair hope"
his statement Is entirely oracular ac-
cording to Washington diplomats.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
S9j,e5!:S,,
oIzozs::
THE WEATHER WEDNESDAY.
Fair

Allow us to assist you in your
HOLIDAY SHOPPING. Our
Linen Stock grOans under the
weight of the large assortment
we display. Boston Store linens
are always reliable and always
at very lowest Prices.
AT 5Oc A YARD-Snow white
table linens, 80 in. and 62 in. wide;
in small and large polka dots;
large and small scroll patterns.
Some of the patterns we have nap
kins TO match.
AT 75c A YARD--6S in. and 72
in bloached heavy table damask;
splendid quality; well worth $1.00
yard hut we believe in giving the
best money can buy and mark
them 75c n yard.
AT S1o0 TO S1.39--72 in. heavy
double table damask in assorted
patterns. such as Pansy, Lilly Of
the Valley, Tiger Lilly, American
Beauty, with q napkins to match.
These goods can not be had Mt
! these prices much longer. For
presents, they are exceedingly use
ful and desirable.
AT 39c A YARD--A special yarn
or silver bleached table linen al
ways sold Mt SOC yard, but for Il
} drive, we throw them out Mt SOC.
Ar $3.50 and S2,50-Single all
linen cloths in S-4 and S-4x10-4;
big variety Of styles, with bord-
ers all around
AT $3.50 TO SS50--Full bleached
all-linen cloths with napkins to
match, in sizes yards square, 21a
yards square and 3 yards square;
beautiful patterns.
AT 50c EACH-All-linen damask
towels with or without fringes;
large size: good patterns.
A Few Words About
Gents Furnishings.
AT 25c-A big variety of gents
strictly up-to.datc neckwonr; light
or dark colors, tecks, bat-wings,
strings or bows.
AT 5oc-All shades of fine silk
, neckwear, including tecis. bat
wings, strings and imperials.
NOTE-We have been successful
in getting lot of umbrellas which
large Eastern manufacturer
wished to dispose Of. The prices
are away down. Fine, stylish
handles and good cloths.
150-152 SOUTH HOWARD ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-18
WAGE CUT.
RaiIroade Said TO be Preparing to
Make II.

New Decatur, Ala, Dec. 1S.--(Spl)-
The Louisville & Nashville railway
company laid off 100 men In the shops
here yesterday. twenty-five were
dropped Saturday. Labor leaders claim
the railroads all over the country are
preparing for a cut In wages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER A.

Az ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1908 OF
THE VERMONT STATUTES RELAT-
ING TO NOTAR1ES PUBLIC.
II is hereby enacted by the General AS
kerb'v Of the State Of Vermont:
sa.tlon l. Section 296S Of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
II 30 lows:
Section 1858. The judges of the county
|c,urt may appoint. in their respective
[,unties. as many notaries public as the
ktlb,ic GOOD requires. to hold their offices
Giptu the expiration OF the term OF office
III the Judges appointing them. whose jur-
Isilctlon shall extend throughout the State.
tsnd women twenty-one years OF age shall
b. eligible to such appointment.
County clerks shall be. by virtue Of their
bfI-e notaries public.
Approved October 25. 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

Section l. Section s05i Of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section 805l. When a town, fire district
or school district has outstanding orders
on demand or overdue or which would
on presentation be Immediately payable,
drawn on the treasurer Of such town~Or
district, by an officer authorized by law
to draw such orders, such treasurer or the
selectmen of such town, or prudential
committee OF such district, may give no
tice that such orders viii be paid on pres
entation at said treasurers office on or
before day certain named in said notice,
and that after said day named such orders
shall cease to draw interest
Section 2 This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved November ii, 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER Il.
80 ACT IN AMENDMENT OF SEC
An rtoNs 290e AND 291, VERMONT
sTETUTEs, RELATING TO oCcU-
2ANCY AND RENTS OF JAILS.

=. 10 hereby enacted by the General As
III ~ the state of Vermont
selo,ior / Section 2906. Vermont Stat
ses Is hereby amended 80 as to read as
os,.3o,.ou 2oo5. The sheriff may occupy or
. nee for the term Of his Office the
n D.rtr ,.,rts in q jail-house not appropri-
'i.5 IN the safe-keeplng Of prisoners, and
4. lands appurtenant thereto. When
u-.h aulrtments are occupied by the sher-
:. ,t. county Court may In their discre-
~, G, the rent by taking into considera-
l .f.s location and surroundings and
~. r,,rposes for which the same are used
ott.r cases II shall be so fixed by the
us.ri6 who, I'm either case, shall be re-
s.'-sible for the annual payment Of such
~ n any rent be required
ssction Q Section 2907, Vermont Stat
~. I. hereby amended 80 as to read as
sootion 2gO7. II any rents which may be
-',-ired under the preceding section are
'.ot annually paid into the treasury. the
|,.sosurer shall notify the States Attor-
~ who shall commence a suit against
H. sh,rin for the recovery OF the rent.
scion g. This act shall take effect
'srorl IT'S passage.
/ Approved November q, 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

1t is hereby enacted by the General AS
sembly Of tie State of Vermont:
Section 1. Section 1929, Vermont Statutes
is hereby amended SO as to read as fol-
lows:
Section 1923. The trustees of the Brattle-
boro Retreat shall, semi-annually, in the
months Of June and December furnish
the State Auditor with a statement in
writing verified by the oath of the super
intendent or one Of the trustees, giving
the name and residence of each patient
who is supported wholly or In part at the
expense of the State, the time he has been
in the Retreat, and the number of weeks
for which pay is charged, and the State
Auditor shall draw his orders upon tho
State Treasurer in favor Of the Superin-
tendent semi-annually for the amount
due
Section 2. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved November q. 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER 45.

NUMBER As.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION THREE
THOUSAND FIFTY ONE OF THE
VERMONT STATUTES. RELATING
TO TOWN AND SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORDERS.
It is hereby enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State OF Vermont:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

II is hereby enacted by the General As
senbly OF the State OF Vermont
Section L Section 29S2 Of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section 292. Women twenty-one years
OF age may be elected or appointed to the
office of town clork superintendent OF
schools or trustee of public libraries. II
they have resided in such town one year
next preceding such election or appoint
ment
Approved November 81, 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER n.

AN act IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION
3233 OF VERMONT STATUTES, RE
LATINO TO THE DISCHARGE OF
PERSONS FROM AN ASYLUM.
It is hereby enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State of Vermont:
Section l. Section 1898 of the Vermont
Statutes is hereby amended so as to read
as follows:
Section 1888. The supervisors may condi-
tionally discharge from an asylum or hos
pltal such persons as in their judgment
may be safely and properly cared for in
the places from whence they were COM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER q

AN act REQUIRING THE APPOINT
MENT AND QUALIFICATION OF
COUNTY CLERKS TO BE CERT J
FLED TO THE SECRETARY OF
STATE, AND REPEATING SECTION
z15o, VERMONT STATUTES, RBLAT-
ING TO THE FILING WITH THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF NoTARIEs
PUBLIC.
1t Is hereby enacted by the General AS
senbly Of the State Of Vermont:
section l. In each county OF the State
the judges Of the county court therein
shall upon the passage Of this act and
thereafter Immediately upon the appoint
ment by them and qualification Of a county
clerk, forward to the Secretary of State
their certificate in writing, bearing on its
race the signature OF the county clerk Of
their county and the impression Of his Of.
hcial seal, which certificate shall state the
name and date of appointment and quail
hcation OF such county clerk, and shall
verify the genuineness Of his signature
and official seal appearing thereon.
Session 2 The Secretary OF State shall
when requested, certify under seal to the
appointment. qualification and authority
or any county clerk described in certin-
cate on file with him Of the character
specified in Section l hereof. and as 10
the genuineness of the signature and sea-
OF Office of such county clerk appearing
on any instrument. within the authority
OF such clerk to execute.
Section 3. Section 265 Of the Vermont
Statutes Is hereby repealed.
Section 4. This act shall take effect from
its passage.
Approved November q, 1900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

~, nav the costs which accrue ~ he
ne VIII WI pbis application, the court shall
falls ~ commission to two justices Of the
issue county requiring them to inquire
i sarV the subject Of such application.
nv I.O,nroyed November 10, 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER 49,

AN ACT IN AMENDMENT or SECTION
2223 VERMONT STATUTES RELAT-
ING IL REPORTS OF THE BRAT
Tl.EBORO RETREAT To THE
STATE AUDITOR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
NUMBER A.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2eS2 OF
THE VERMONT STATUTES RE1.AT-
ING TO ELIGIBILITY OF WOMEN
TO HOLD OFFICE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-16
Momen a Wnr Barometer.

For definite information concerning
the state OF the war In the Philippines
regard the position Of the women there.
Women are a war barometer After the
capture OF Cronje, the British were
resting on their laurels IN Bloemfonl
tein, believing their work OF conquest
was practically finished, when, behold J
an approaching storm was signalled.
Women IN Bloemfonteln were ordered
by Kruger to depart The Beers would
battle TO regain their capital. Later
another sign appe8red-the war cloud
was thlckcnlug and advancing. LORD
Roberts sent British women out OF
Blocmfontein SO e Is. Conditions OF
war are displayed IN the movements OF
women IN camp. Very significant OF
the condition OF affairs IN the Philip
pines. therefore. Is the form OF letter M
which Secretary Root responds 10 All
requests from United States army Wo-
men for transportation 70 the Philip
pines. 10 speaks for Itself.
General Otis has requested that the
ladies' of officers families should not
be permitted TO go 10 Manila. The Of
flcers themselves are liable al any time
20 be ordered TO distant parts OF the
islands SO that they are unable u
furnish protection for their families
and Manila Il not yet a place where II
Is proper that an American woman
should live without protection. In such
cases 10 would be necessary for tht
commanding general TO furnish guards
and 1 cannot Impose upon him thal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-16
FEMININE FL0TSAM.
The Khaki Mania.

A round OF the London shops, gay
with the array Of novelties for the
coming season, discloses the fact that
the war IN South Africa Is responsible
for many quaint little fads and fancies,
The khaki fever, for instance, Is de.
cldedly on the Increase, and, combined
with the national c0lors, this popular
shade Of everywhere In evidence.
Tailor-bullt costumes. made OF thin
khaki-colored cloth. will be much worn
during the early spring aud later the
color viii adapt Itself easily 70 holland,
cotton and canvas materials, Mean
while khaki straw hats In variety OF
shapes, have already arrived, and
gloves, purses, belts and chatelaine
bags are all made Of suede KID or leath-
er Of the prevailing hue.
Khaki frames. 10 enshrine the por-
traits OF British heroes. are particu-
iarly popular. while the very latest
fancy Is note paper-according to the
label attached TO It, made entirely
from clippings In the manufacture Of
uniforms for our troops
In many cases the khaA-tlnted note
paper and envelopes are edged by a
narrow line Of color the crest. or mon
ogram, and address being also printed
In the same shade. IN others. white
borders and printing are substituted,
but the prettiest and most up-to-date
variety is that in which the note paper
10 decorated with a miniature Union
Jack In the lefthand corner.
The influence OF the fad Is already
evident on this side Of the Atlantic
and very nearly the entire list Of arti-
cles mentioned as In the English shops
are 10 be found IN our stores.