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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Resolved Not TO be
Taken Alive.
Citizens Have Surrounded His
Home
And Will Avense the Death Of Muir.
dered Policemen.

Logansport, Ind, Dec. 12.-(Spl)--
The Logansport police We're notified
early Wednesday morning that Mar
win Kuhns, the fugitive murderer, had
shot and killed two policemen who
tried to Arrest him at a railroad cross
ing in Avilla, Ind.
The police thought Kuhns was out
Of ammunition and crowded him too
close. The latest reports are that an
other posse Is chasing Kuhns. Citizens
decided to avenge the additional mur'
ders in Avilia and they are in Noble
county near Albion and close to Kuhn's
home. Policeman Dean of Logansport
who was shot by the escaped convict,
Monday afternoon, was thought to be
dying Tuesday night. His condition
Is critical.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
PURCHASED
An Electric Line.
An Earning Capacity
Makes 1t Valuable.
Will Christy An Inter-
ested Party.
Associated With Number OF
Cleveland Men.
EIgin, carpenteryille & Aurora Bought
For $550,000.

Akron capital is being invested in
Illinois electric lines and Akron men
will assist in the construction of the
roads.
The latest move in electric systems
is the purchase of the Elgin, Carpen-
terville & Aurora railway by L. ].
Wolf of Cleveland. Interested in this
deal is Mr.. Will Christy of Akron.
Relative TO the transaction the Cleve-
land Leader has the following:
Cleveland financial men are making
themselves felt in the business world
these days. The other day M. j. Man.
delbaum & Company, Investment brok-
ers, purchased for Cleveland invest
ors the Elgin, Carpenterville & Aurora
Railway company, of Illinois, at a cost
of $550,00O, the company being capt.
talzed at $500,000.
The purchase was made by l.. j.
Wolf, a member of the firm of NJ. J.
Mandelbaum & Company, in behalf of
the Western Reserve Trust company,
the Cleveland Trust company, and the
American Savings and Trust company.
This purchase includes twelve miles
Of railroad in the city of Elgin, His,
and eighteen miles of suburban track,
besides the lighting plant, in Elgin.
The road is considered one of the best
paying electric lines in tie country.
The fact that CleveIanders purchased
the stock at $1.10 shows that the in
vestment is Of the gilt-edged order.
/ What the Cleveland men intend to
do with this railroad they refuse TO
state at this time. OF course they say
it was purchased as an investment,
and it will continue on the same basis
for a short time. 1t Is, however, ex.
pected that there will soon be a re,
organization of the company, and per.
haps the Cleveland men will reach
out for more electric lines near the
one Just purchased. The same parties
some time ago purchased three cleo
trio lines in Southern Ohio, consoli-
dated the lines, and called the new
company the Southern Ohio Traction
company.
1t is expected that similar pro-
gram will be carried out with the
latest purchase, and others that are
said to be in view. The fact that
NJ. j. Mandelbaum, l.. j. Wolf, Il. r,
Pomeroy, and Will Christy, of Akron,
are the projectors of the Aurora,
Wheaton e. Chicago Railway company,
a suburban line to be thirty-two miles
in length, gives an indication of what
Cleveland fnanciers are doing in ILL
nois.
The construction OF this proposed
line has been commenced, but the CON-
pany is not yet financed. 1t is not
stocked nor bonded as yet, but the
company will soon be organized. NJ,
]. Mnndelbaum and l.. ]. Wolf are still
in Elgin looking after the interests
of the new purchase.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

Mary is very stout, quite deaf and
the trusted housemaid of family In
the East park section. Incidentally she
seems TO he something of an art critic.
When she cleans the family rooms, she
is heard to mutter and shake her head
In busting the pictures. and she seems
to be especially severe on a few repre-
sentatives of the altogether that
hang in the little den. One day Mary
was fllrting her dustcloth about in thiS
little room when her mistress happened
In. Mary was standing gazing intently
ut beautiful photograph of Bougue'
reau's Cupid and Psyche"
"And phwat pictur is thatT' asked
Mary In hard, cold tones
"Oh, that is Cupid and Psyche,
said the lady rather indlfferently.
MOODY and Sankey, is ut? Well, I
hav' heered Of them felleys. Sure, they
ought to be ashamed Of themselves"
Philadelphia Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
NEW OFFICERS
OF Akron Police Force Will Enter Up
on Their Duties Thursdsy.

Chief OF Police John Durkin will as
sumo formal control of the Akron Po-
lice Force Thursday morning.
officer Robert Outlet and Alva
Greenicse MS Captain and Lieutenant
of Police, Will also enter upon their
new duties.
officer Jos. Campbell who has been
serving in the capacity OF assistant to
Acting Chief Dunn, states that all
books, documents, etc, are in shape
and ready to be turned over TO the new
officials
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
DEATHS.

BRoWN-The infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Brown, 2o4 Yale St,
died Wednesday. Death was due to
exhaustion. The remains will be sent
to Millersburg, Thursday for burial,
sNYDER-William Snyder, aged 40,
years, died Wednesday at the City
hospital Death was due to typhoid
malaria. Deceased was a member OF
the Rcd Cross. Funeral vii be held
Friday,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
NICE B A B Y

All babies are "nice," to
their mothers.
We all love children. Great
big men, with hard hands,
have soft hearts for helpless
newcomers to earth with the
smile of heaven fresh on their
innocent faces. No man is too
high or low, too proud or hum
BILE, too busy or idle, too good
or bad, too great or small--ex-
cept a few very small mean
men-to throw up their hats
at the sight of a plump little
cherub; or to pity a thin one.
Plumpness and thinness are
accidents. Nature is bounti-
full; parents want to be. SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil cor
rects their mistakes.
Well send you little to try II you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl street, New Ysrk.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
May be Appointed by
City Commissioners.
Chief Durkin Believes More
PatroImen Are Needed
And Will Recommend TO the Board
Their Appointment.

Chief of Police John Durkin, Wed.
nesday morning, recommended to the
Board OF City Commissioners, the ap'
pointmen of ten additional policemen
and another lieutenant of the police
force.
The Board discussed the matter with
Chief Durkln but deferred action on
the recommendation until later.
Chief Durkin and Captain Robert
Outlet returned Tuesday afternoon
from ten days tour of inspection of
the practical operation of Police de-
partments In other cities.
"In all the other cities we visited"
said Chief Durkin, we learned that
great reliance is placed on the office
work by the heads of departments. AT
Dayton, O., for instance, daily
schedule Is made of each officers re-
port. Complete tab is kept on his nc,
tons and work, and If a patrolman
neglects his work or does not cover
his beat as expected, knowledge OF
this fact is soon learned at the office.
II will prepare and recommend to
the Board of City Commissioners a
more complete system than the pres
ent one to regulate the work and du'
ties of patromen. 1t will take some
time to get everything in perfect
working order but am certain that
every officer on the force will do every
thing In his power to assist in max
ing 1t up-to-date and metropolitan,
in regard TO the appointment OF
additional patrolmen, l believe 1t II
very necessary. If an additional lieu
tenant Is appointed, there will be foul
vacancies on the regular beats, whlcl
must be filled by new men. The 9th
er six to be appointed will be givel
regular beats, portion of which Ter
ritory ia at present covered by specia
A officers. In addition to the appoint
ment of additional policemen, Chic
Durkin Ia In favor OF establishing Il
Akron what Is known as the Bertll
lion system of measurements, whic
Is at present used in nearly all tn
large cities, When criminal or sus
plcious character is arrested, measure
ments are taken of his head, his arms
body and legs, and a record kept O
: same for future use. Chief Durlll
says by this system many noted erin
inals heve been identified.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

The chief beauty Of the following
poem is that 1t is both rhyme and
blank verse-rhyme according to the
spelling and blank verse according to
the pronunciation:
Through twilights gold heard the wild bray
His love song, shich resounded DER the quay,
While he, well knowing that for Joy he should
Cavort in glee, kicked up the messy mould,
And with the energy of lusty youth
Once more let OF his everlasting mouth.
Which set edge two polka dotted calves
Until they, too, oped wide their safety valves
And ded like ne, and few like the wolf
Or cen the hit ball in the game OF golf.
R. X. Munkittrick in Smart Set
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
TURNED DOW N
Petition Of People.
Hudson Councilmen Go
On Record
In Opposition to Busi-
ness Men.
Franchise Ordinance Given
First Reading.
Refused 10 Accept One Calling For
Free Service.

The ordinance granting franchise
to the Akron Peoples Telephone Com
pany was given it's first reading at
Hudson last night.
Two weeks ago the Council granted
the Company a franchise which 1t
refused to accept. 1t was provided
that the company furnish free service
throughout the county. In view of the
fact that the Bell company has been
receiving toll of 20 cents for every
message over its lines outside Of Hud-
son It Is not unusual that the franchise
was refused.
After the franchise had been refused
II number of leading citizens prepared
petition asking the council to grant
another franchise in which the free
service clause should be excluded. This
petition was signed by every business
man in the village. 1t was presented
to the Council Tuesday night. A COM
mittee of business men, was on hand
to see what action would be taken
After the petition had been read three
of the Counclmen, Grant Bliss, Al
Shields and Lewis Merritt voted to
turn it down. Lyman Loudenslager
was the only member to stand by the
people,
1t was at this point that the sensa'
ton of the evening was sprung. An
ordinance, exactly like tnat presented
by the people, was read by the clerk.
Every member of the Council voted in
favor Of it on the first reading To test
| the good faith of the other three
Councilmen Mr.. Loudenslager then
moved that the rules be suspended and
that the ordinance be given its second
and third reading, All the other mem
voted against this. The ordinance now
goes over until the next meeting
Grant Bliss, twice defeated for Coun.
Gilman and now serving by virtue OF
appointment, is leading the opposition
to the Peoples franchise.
The Central Union Company was
represented at the Council meeting by
Attorney Green of Toledo. He an
nounced that his company was pre-
pared to meet any rate offered by tn,
Peoples company. Last spring Hud
son people pctltioned the Central Tn
ion for reduction of toll rates. The!
have never heard from the petition
The Peoples offers 10 cent rate be
tween Hudson and Akron and Barber
ton and five cent rate between Hud
son and Cuyahoga Falls and Peninsula
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
OTHER SIDE
Of Strike Question.
Hon. George w. Grouse
Makes 1t Known.
Denies That Employees
Were III-Treated.
Competition Made Machine
Moulding Necessary.
Believes Employees Have Been Deall
With Fairly.
To the Editor of the Democrat:

To the Editor of the Democrat:
Ny attention has been called to
hand bill or poster announcing "A
dance for the benefit of the Machine
Moulders of Aultman, Miller e Co.,
who are resisting 80 per cent cut"
The object of this article is not to cali
attention TO the dance, but to inform
the public who the Machine Mould
ers" are, and TO take exceptions to the
statement of "a 30 per cent cut" This
statement has been circulated around
town for four or five weeks or more,
and we think It Is due to ourselves
and to all the citizens of Akron, III.
Guiding tho worllmen themselves, that
a fair statement he made Of the matter
In controversy, as no doubt many well
meaning people have been led to he.
lieve that this company is seeking to
deal unjustly by its employees. We
are engaged In n highly competitive
business, and If we are to survive ana
successfully compete with others in the
same line of business, we must mako
use Of the same modern appliances
Among other such modern machines Is
the moulding machine now used by all
our competitors. BY the use Of this
machine many pieces of castings can
be produced at very considerable
less cost than by hand moulding The
machine does not require moulders to
from one TO two weeks time any able
bodied man, who perhaps Is now re.
ceivlng from Sl.i0 to $l,50 per day, can
start In on this machine Mt S1,50 10
S155 per day, and al the end of two
wages up to $1.75 to $500 per day,
and II very apt and industrious, can
named figure. The prices are fixed
by the piece, so that the more man
works the higher his wages. This ma.
chine was introduced into our shop last
year during working season, and was
very indllferently handled-whethei
purposely or not makes no differenc,
In this controversy The fact remain,
the same, that the castings made from
the machine were made to cost NOR,
than hand mouldings. "The men VIII,
are resisting a 80 per cent cut" are no
known as moulders. They are, n
least In part, the men who worked OF
the machine last year.
Strikes are expensive to both par
ties, and to avoid differences and dis
satisfaction. this company has tlxc,
its prices on piece work on the mould
ing machine at from 10 per cent to 2.
per cent above the price paid by IL
competitors for similar pieces. Thl
company can Ill afford to he thus hand
icapped, but deemed hest to be libera
with the men until they became NOR
familiar with their work. There ar
plenty of men who want and nee,
the work, but have been aud are. In
timldated by those who decline tn
work and are resisting 80 per cen
cutn
Now, we want no newspaper cor
troversy over this matter; We slmpl
wanted all the people to know how thl
matter stands and to say TO those VIII
want the work, that this company wi
protect its employees against bodl
harm 10 the full extent OF it's abIlIt,
GEORGE w. GROUSE,
President.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
E:SCAP ED
From Burning Home
Just In Time to Avoid
SuffocatiOn.

Tie fire which partially destroyed
the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Sears
Wednesday morning was not discoy-
cred any too soon. As 1t was the IN
mates of the house escaped from the
dwelling just in time to avoid sufro-
cation.
About four o'clock daughter OF
Mrs. Sears arose to open a register in
her room She returned to bed and
at 9 o'clock when she again awakened
she found that the room was filed
with smoke. 1t was so dense that
she found her way to the door with
great difficulty.
The young lady notified the other
members of the family Of their dan
ger. BY this time all We're choked
and blinded with the smoke, the last to
leave was a son Of Mrs. Sears. Hi
escaped in his night clothes. Mrs,
Sears had $25 under the pillow of her
bed. She reached for this and supposed
she had it until she was ont of the
house. 1t was then discovered that
she had taken a comb instead of the
money. A fireman entered the house
and got the money.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

"Father." said the poetical youth,
show can you behold, unmoved. the
glory OF the autumn woods?
II don't" replied the old man. ian
move right now that you take this holg
ax au cut me bout ten cords of WOOD
outen 'em. So jerk yer coat an light
lpw-Atlanta Constitution.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Gas Explosion.

Mr.. Perry Arnold, employed as a
nurse at the CuSahoga Falls Sanitar-
inm was severely burned about the
face, eyes, hair ana eyebrows Monday.
The explosion was caused by gas
forming in the engine room.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
BOTH SIDES
Expect TO Convince Jury Wall
Trial.

The trial of Frank Wall, charged
with attempting to break into the City
Prison, is proving to he one of the
hardest fought cases heard since the
beginning OF the criminal business
The state believes that It Is making a
strong case against the defendant.
Walls attorneys are equally positive
that they viii convince the jury that
he is innocent of the charges against
him. II is probable that ,.e trial viii
last the greater part of the week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Burglary al the Falls.

The store OF Ed Avery at the Falls
was burGlarized Tuesday night, The
thieves got So In money, two gold
watches and n silver watch but missed
500 that was In the store.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
CUBANS.
Small Has a Small Opinion OF the
lsla ders.
President

New York, Dec. 12.-(Spl)-S
Small, the evangelist arrived from
Cuba yesterday, lie recently spent
several days in Havana, He does not
think much of the Cubans. He says
the former insurgents are "immeas.
urably Inferior to the southern darky."
Speaking fthe Cuban convention,
Mr. Small said there were four mig,
gers" In II and the rest were on par
with them. He did not think they had
the slightest conception OF how IA
make a constitution ana they were
antagonistlc to American ideas.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
patriotic.

"You remember that during the
American war with Spain Wlntergreen
sternly refused TO eat Spanish macker-
ell said Twynn to Triplett
Il remember" replied Trlplett. "What
Of It,"
"Well. now he won't eat off china
plates" s."-Detroit Free Press,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Valuable Invention.

Mr.. II, A.. Mitzer of Barberton has
been granted n patent upon rubber
bladder for foot balls and punching
bags The new invention win he
manufactured by the Pure Cum MI 6.
Co, of Barbcrton. The patent was se-
cured through Humphrey ~ IIumph'
rey.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
CREDITOR
Claims Mortgage Was Given After
Company Was insolvent.

The Standard Hardware Company
has filed an answer in the case Of w.
Gordon Miller VS.. The Penn. Foundry
and Manufacturing Company. It Is al
legged that mortgage was given to the
Second National Bank after the COM
pany was insolvent.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
DerSOnAl
ano Social
s:.a.s:s9tgeoacsac csorT

Miss Olive Taylor of Washington,
D. G., is visiting friends in the city.
Miss Helen Lothman, of South High
St, was surprised by sixteen of her
friends Monday night in honor Of her
sixteenth birthday All of the guests
had delightful evening.
RECEPTION.
The reception at the home of Mrs.
#. o. Weary, 915 East Market ST.,
Tuesday afternoon. was one of the
most elaborate and enjoyable Of the
social season. Between the hours of 2
and o'clock 250 friends were re
ceived. The hostesses, Mesdames T. o.
Weary, Charles A. Semler and Jesse
Lohr and Miss Hayes were assisted by
in receiving by Mesdames A. W..
Maynes, B. b. Clark, Z. G. Parks, Fred
Weeks, and Edwin d. Weary, Of Chi
cago The home was prettily decorated
for the occasion. Luncheon was served
in the dining room by the following
young ladies': Misses McCue, Beatrice
McCue, Charlotte Weeks, Esther Frank
and Mesdames III. B. Dodge, Frank
Dodge, Louis Dietzold and James
Weld. Those present from out Of town
were: Mrs. Rockey of New York, the
guest of Mrs. p. w. Leavitt and Mrs
Hassenthfiuge and daughter, Of Cleve
land, guests of Mrs. w. e. Hanscom
House coats, perfectly tailored, are
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
HOW He Got ReIiRion.

"Did you ever get religionT asked
the revivalist.
"Well l should say so-13s pounds Of
t." replied the man.
"a hundred and thirty-eight pounds
Of religlonv cried the revivallst. How
lid you get that?'
"The only way that good many
men ever get religion" was the reply;
~ married it."--Chicago Post.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Degrees Conferred.

The session Wednesday afternoon
was devoted to confering the fifth and
sixth degrees. One Of the degrees was
conferred in G. A. Il. hall and the 9th
er In Assembly hall.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
In the Lead.

New York, Dec. 12.-(Spl)-At the
end of the siXtieth hour Elks and Nc
Farland are leading in the six day
bicycle race with 1170 miles.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
ALlM G NY.
Husband Must Pay For Education Of
Children.

Albert B. Seasons, the defendant In
divorce action commenced by his
wife, Elizabeth, has been ordered to
pay her $1o per month alimony until
the youngest child reaches his ma,
jorlty. Mrs. Seasons was granted
divorce.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
200 GaGe to Classify

Save your money and deposit II with
The Dime Savings Bank, 4 per cent.
interest paid, No. 227 South Howard
ST., Akron, Ohio. 2O2-226
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tab
lets, All druggists REFUND the money
II It fails To cure, II. W. Groves sig
rature Is on each box. 25c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
SET ASIDE.
Defendant Had No Chance to Make a
Case.

A default Judgment for S575.20
against Mary Mooney and IN favor of
Rcbccca Gerst has been set aside, The
order of sale was revoked, The de-
fendant claimed that she had never
been notified that the case was set tor
trial.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
LAST LINKS.

The damage case of Seth S. Rigby
VS.. the Northern Ohio K. II. Company
has been referred to Judge Nye. This
case has been heard twice before. The
Circuit Court sent it back.
The County Commissioners have
postponed action on the application OF
Thomas L. Chllds, for q franchise to
build and operate an electric line be
tween this city and Canton, until Mon,
maker will be present to advise the
Board.
The executor of the will of Alfred A
Brewster has been authorized to sell l.
shares Of stock in the Diamond Match
Co, 30 shares Of American Strawboaro
Company stock and FIVE shares OF
Barberton Savings Bank stock. 1t is
ordered that the stocks be sold at 0
figure equal to the appraised value.
John Buckingham was arrested a
IL o'clock Tuesday night by Officer
Mcconnell ON charge Of being i'm
plicated with Arthur G.. Strock in Sc
curing $500 from an East Akron resi-
dent by false pretenses.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
Cereals Won.

The Cereals won two games from
the Akron Printing Co. Tuesday night
The totals were Cereals $40 and 755,
Printers, 554 and GA.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

If you want to buy, sell, rent or ex-
,hange, advertise In the Democrats
want column.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

Look at Ganyard & Woods 16S s.
Main St, window for suggestions for
Christmas gifts for the man or boy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

House coats, perfectly tailored, are
the kind that Ganyard &c Wood are
showing, and large assortment, too.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

Leading evening paper-the Demo
cyat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12

For detailed information regardinI
the service, rates, etc, address
W. II. CONN0R, Commercial Agent.
chamber OF Commerce Bldg,
cincinnati, OHIO.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-12
LOS ANGELES ano
SAN FRANCISCO

(No change of cars.)
Free reclining chair cars between E
Paso and San Francisco.