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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
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81 INSISTED
On Good Concessions
But Colleagues Wouldn't
Back Him Up.
Commissioner FiIIius Tells
About the Franchise,
Which He Refused TO. Sign
When Granted.
Stark County, Commissioners Are
Interested.

County Commissioner Fillius, who
read what the Canton News-Democrat
had to say about n cash payment each
year per mile from the promoters Of
the Barberton-M -Massillon Electric rail-
way in exchange for franchise, ard
the comment about concessions that
were demanded by Commissioner Fill
Illus while tho franchise was pending
before the Summit County Commits
sioners, said that his position in regard
to the franchise had not been reported
correctly.
Il thought that the company, dcsir-
ing valuable privileges from the coun-
ty, would be willing to make the Sum-
nit county people reasonable c0nccs-
sions in return for them, "said Com
missioner Fillius, $50 l moved that tie
franchise call for the annual payment
to the county of $50 for each mile of
road operated in Summit county. 10
this Messrs. Moore and Brewster
would not assent. I then reduced the
proposition to $25 per mile, but to this
also my colleagues disagreed. In like
manner they turned down propositions
to tax the company $15 and $40 a mile.
Finally, as Il last resort, 1 asked that
they limit the rate of fare to two cents
mile, and that the company provide
its cars with drinking water and toilet
rooms. TO this the commissioners as
sented. did not sign the franchise
because ] did not believe it's conditios
to be such as the people were entitled
to-"
Stark county's commissioners are to
take action on the franchise this week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06


rather take 4 per cent thon allow
their money to lay Idle aud It would
manifestly be more profitable to loan
money In this manner than to loan 1t
direct, because they could not hope
TO compete with the building and
loan associations under such an ex-
emption.
Whether the number Of additional
mortgages which would be forced to
pay taxes by the Sieber bill, would
compensate for the loss in the reduc-
ton of taxation on real estate, would
have to be determined by the practi-
cal operation of the scheme. In many
cases, no doubt, the advantage accru-
ing to the property owner would be
small while IN others 1t would have
w pc muue UP, SnOuiu uuy HUBS rcSutt
to the tax duplicates, either by increas-
ing the valuation TO real estate or in
creaslng the tax lovy. as mortgages
are now taxed to their full value.
Evidently IL is the hope Of the author
Of the bill that no increase in the rate
of taxation will be necessary.
We are in full accord with the pur-
pose of the Sieber bill TO relieve the
people OF double taxation, but 1t Is
apparent that many questions nre in
yolved. and such a bill must be very
carefully framed to accomplish that
purpose and mt the same time leave
no loopholes and work no hardships.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
IMPORTANT
Decision Relating to Ohio Canals
Text Of Syllabus.
Especial Correspondonco.)

Columbus, Feb. c. Judge Burket of
the Supreme court has prepared the
following syllabus in an important
canal case, recently decided:
"No. $500. George Miller VS.. George
w. Weisenberger. Error to the Cir
cult court of Defiance county.
"Whcre the possession and use of
lands or streams were appropriated
of the Ohio canal system were mere
ly incidental, constructive or indirect,
and not of u character to fairly ap-
prise both the officers of the state and
the owners of the lands, that such
lands or streams were appropriated
and used in the construction of the
canals. no fee to such lands or streams
vested in the state.
"Section 3 of the canal act of 1925
should he 80 construed as to fairly
carry out the intention and under.
standing of the officers of the state
on the one hand, and the land owners
on the other, in each case, as near as
the same can he ascertained from
what was done, and the situation and
surroundings Of the premises In ques'
ton.
"Thc mere incidental backing of
water up stream caused by the cree
tion of Il dam across q river, used as
IL part OF the canal system, such
stream flowing into said river and re-
manning in n state of nature, except
as slightly raised by such back water,
does not constitute such an nppropria-
tion and use of the bed of n stream
for canal purposes as to vest the fee
of such stream in the state.
Judgment affirmed"
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
sEEsE BILL,
After Amendment, Recommended For
Passage.
Especial Correspondence3

Especial Correspondence)
Columbus, Feb. G.--The House Com
mittce or Common Schools. OF Thich
Mr.. Sccsc, of Summit, is chairman,
met last evening and decided TO re-
commend for passage the Seesc bill
providing FOR the establishment of n
system of State Normal schools. The
vote stood q to 1. Tie bill was amend-
Cd by striking out the clause provid-
ing an annual salary OF 5000 per year
:or each member OF the commission
and inserting a clause providing that
the commission shall consist of five
members, OF whom not more than
three shall he of any ono political
party. Other minor amendments were
made. The bill will be read for the
third time on Tuesday and will no
made a special order of busiaess ror
Thursday morning.
ROBERT 0. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
COMMITTEES
Appointed by Pathiinders to Arrange
For Entertainment.

Akron lodge No of the Pathfinder
have appointed the following commit.
tee on the Buchtcl Benefit Entertain
mcnt, to be given at the Opera house,
Feb. 23rd:
Talent-G. G. Berry. Hon. 9. w.
Sieber, Prof. W. A. Putt, John b.
Wight, l.. c. Miles and ]. Ben Camp
bell. ~
Printing-A. L. Durant, Geo. G.
Curticc, II. II. Gilmore, Geo. G. Jack.
son, Samuel Zileox aud o. d. Capron.
Advertislng-A. I. Durant, J. a.
Braden, j. A. Botzum, ). A. wintrode,
Il. Myers and William Durr.
Tickets-E. Il. Suayain, James w.
Harter.
Place of meeting Or. II, G. Theiss
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
THE WATER WORKS CONTRACT.

The opinion given TO the Board Of
city commissioners yesterday by
Solicitor Esgatc, to the effect that The
ciiy'S contract with the Akron Water
company Is Illegal by reason OF It's
not having bccn submitted to the pco-
pie for ratification was very good
ncws to tho citizens of Akron last
night
effect of such a decision would be in
his cnrd 10 the people, published by
the Democrat last Saturday night
when he said:
| And now ] wish 10 call your attcn.
tion to what believe is of the utmost
| importance In the matter. In 1891,
our city Commissioners aud Council
undertook to nuke this contract with
the Water company. without, | be-
licyc. submitting II to n vote of tho
people, us provided for by section 2343
of tho Ohio Statutes.
II am not a lawyer and cannot say
whether this contract X legal. hut To
n layman, 1t looks Illegal. | have, ask.
ed tho City solicitor for an opinion,
| III there IN no contract We would be
complete maStors of The situation and
could buy the works ai the value Of
their pipes and machinery. We would
not have to consider franchise values
nor earning capacitlcS. All these Gle
mcnts would enter into the question
practically, II not legally, IL we buy
under the contarct
| "On tho other hand, il the contract
Is void would advocate buying theii
works, rather than destroying their
value, bnt we need moi pay II cent
more than We ought 10. ] should he
very ngrceably disappointed il tho
price under the contract did not eS
coed this yalHe 10y over one hundred
thousand dollars.
This attempted contract was the
most III advised aud unfortunate
transaction ever known in our city's
business.
''Thc loss TO our city and it's citizens
II II is suffered 10 run its limit, viii
he fully as great as the loss causec
by the Schumacher tire. II Is almos
too good 10 hope thatit will be fount
Illegal and set aside,
There Ia but one thing under th'
circumstances for the officials of Ak
ron 10 do, and that Is, sustain the So
lictor In his opinion. II cannot b'
expected that the Water Compan!
win concur IN the opinion Of the So
llcitoy without first having the matte
determined IN the courts, but thl
should lN done M speedily ms possible
In tue event that the solicitor /
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
II. j.. MONROE,
j. B. WRIGHT,
JAS. H. w: BLAKE,
IRA A. PRIEST,
An Editors Life Saved by chambcrlaln's
cOuuh Remedy.

During the early part of October.
1896, I contracted bad cold which
settled on my lungs and was neglected
until / feared that consumption bad
appeared in an incipient state. was
constantly coughing and trying to ex
pei something which l could not. l
became alarmed and after giving the
local doctor a trial, bought II bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the
result was immediate improvement,
and after [ had used three bottles my
lungs were restored to their healthy
state. r. s. Edwards, publisher OF
The Review, Wyant, Ill. For sale by
all druggists. 10. Steinbacher a. Co.,
wholesale agents. M
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
RESERVATIONS
From Common Pleas Judge and Hos
pital Trustees Accepted.

Columbus, Feb. G.'-Judge =. NJ
Smith of the Common Pleas court, first
subdivision, Ninth judlcini district
Columbiann county, has rendered his
resignation to take effect on Feb. 20. II
will be accepted.
The designations of George ID. Gcssc
man and Dan s. Gardner, trustees OF
the Cleveland state hospital, have beea
formally accepted By Governor Nash
They were asked after consultation
between the Governor and the mem
bers Of the Board of state Charities
ROBERT o. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
PATHFINDERs
Play Good Joke on Un-
suspecting Brother.
He Was Surprised While Attempting
to Surprise Another.

"Nou want TO be down at G. A RI.
hall next Monday evening" said
Charles Il. Palmer, of 30 Bell ST., to q
reporter for the Democrat last We'd
nesday. We've got great surprise
fixed up ON Squire Hard and there's
going to be good fun for all Oh, you
cant afford to miss it. Hard doesn't
know II thing about it. We're going
20 give him supper, and II present, to
surprise him upon his return home
from II visit at Mt. Vernon. It's just
10 show him what Path6nders can do
when they take Il notion TO show or"
But the genial Mr.. Palmer was ex-
tenslycly mistaken. He was lrretriev-
ably off the track.
The Pathhnders initiated some new
members at q. A. X. hall Monday
evening. 1t was great fun, Mr.. Pal
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

The opinion prevails at Washington
that Senator Foraker will try to cause
the Administration trouble concerning
Porto Rican legislation, Tho Admin.
istration program Is 10 have every
officer on the Island appointed by The
President, while Foraker thinks the
Porto Ricaus who are to he governed
by the officers should have something
TO say about the matter. Senator For.
akcr's efforts Ia behalf Of the Porto
Ricans, are, of course. all right. hut
he should not overlook the fact that
the people of his own state would like
TO have q little more TO say about the
choice Of officers by whom they arc
governed United States Senators, for
instance.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
ENGINEERS
Disappointed In Meeting Committee
to Discuss Labor Bill.
Especial Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence.)
Columbus, Feb. Estate Secretary
johnson and Il large delegation of
members of the National Association
of Stationary Engineers, made an cf-
fort to meet the Senate Committee on
Labor on Monday evening, to advocate
the passage of the Richards bill, pro-
viding for the creation of n State
Board of Examiners of Engineers.
Only one member of the committee
was present and action was deferred
until this evening.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

In 4 card TO the New York Sun, Mr..
Andrew Carnegie denies the report
that he will contribute $4,000 TO the
Democratic campaign fund on condI-
tion that Mr. Bryan, tho Democratic
nominee for president, viii come out
boldly against Imperialism. II beg to
state that the issues OF the coming
presidential campaign are not yet de-
termined," says Mr.. Carnegie, "and
what ones duty may be cannot be
known until they are. II II choice of
evils he presented one will have to
choose the least as seen In November
1t is not difficult to read between Mr..
Curncglo's lines.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
er participated in the initiatory excr.

mer participated in the initiatory excr.
cises.
In the movement of the exercise it
was necessary for Mr.. Palmer to leave
the forbidden precincts--to-wit, the
lodge room--in search OF the palc-faces,
who were booked for initiation. Mr..
Palmer was arrayed in the proverbal
garb of the Pathfinder. His appear
ancc suggested the days when the
frightened husbandmen journeyed with
alacrity to his cabin, n few PAGES in
advance Of the tomahawk of the Noble
Red Man of the Forest; but he didn't
mind that, and soon had the pale-faces
before the proper authorities. After
the incidental amenities had been dis
posed of, Mr.. Palmer was
ready to usher in the sur
prise on Hard. As surpriscr Pal
mcr has Il record of which he is proud.
But, at this juncture, Squire Hard
himself took q hand in the matter. He
stated that there was n surprise in
store for one of the members. This
surprise" he said, 'is on one of our
members, who, with his wife, recently
celebrated his silver wedding annivcr-
sary. The ladies of the Pathfinder
have provided a royal feast in honor of
this distinguished mcmber of ours,
and his wife. Besides this feast, VIC
have also procured for them pres
cnt."
A large, beautiful sofa was then
brought in and placed conveniently
near the master Of ceremonies.
ITO our esteemed brother aud his
good wife," continued the speaker,
"The Pathfinder presents this token,
in expression of its esteem for those to
whom 1t is given, and also as sub
stantial means of saying that the Path.
finder does i'm this formal aud public
manner extend its congratulations To
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles u. Palmer, upon
their having attained unto the silver
wedding anniversary of their mar.
rlage."
Palmer, 1t is said, fell to the floor,
| and for awhile II seemed as though he
would lapse into that slumber from
which there Is no waking, until some
one, with rare presence of mind, yelled
"Paiefaces" This had the desired eff.
feet, and the swooning man was thus
revived by strategy. When he discov.
cred that the Joke was on him, he ad.
mitted that it was u good one, and af-
ter thanking his friends for their kind,
ness, he proceeded to sail into the
good things on tho table.
Such, inieed, is life!
And such, also, was the joke the
| Pnthfnders played on Palmer.
10 keep Mr. and Mrs. Palmer from
discovering their plans, the Pathfin
ers merely caused the name of Squire
Hard to be used as a ruse to avert the
suspicion OF the intended guests OF
honor.
L
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Tho committee which offered the Re
publican National committee 100000
TO select Philadelphia ns the place Of
holding the Republican National con
vcntlon, Is having some difficulty rails
ing the money. The citizens are cvl-
IDENTIFY finding out that u convention
whose work will he cut and dried long
before the delegates meet will hardly
be worth the money.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

The friends of Imperialism would
give most anything to have Senator
Mason of Illinois, resign his scat in
Congress. Senator Mason Is the most
belligerent Of all the Republican insur-
gents, but hc Is not disposed to bulge
an inch in response to the pressure
that is being brought against him.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Senator Quay IL very anxious TO have
IL appear that he has the support Of the
Administration ln his light for seat in
the Senate. The Administration is war
ran,ed 10 carry any load that comes
along, but 1t is doubtful II it's willing
ness in the case of Quay is going to be
of very great advantage to that gen
tleman.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
LOCAL OPTION
Bill to That Effect VIII Pass the
Senate.
Especial Correspondence0

Especial Correspondence
Columbus, Feb. 6.-Governor Nash
and Senator Patterson have accepted
an invitation to be the guests of honor
at the opening of the Commercial
club, Portsmouth, on Thursday even
ing. The club is the successor of the
old Garfield club.
A canvass of the House shows 81
votes in favor of the Clark local op-
tion bill. The bill will also probably
be passed in the Senate.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Kentucky's politicians who lost their
heads last week, seem TO have found
them gain. Govcnor Taylor has
agreed to send the militia home and the
Legislature will he allowed to proceed
to business at the State Capitol. Had
this been done last week, Gocbel might
have been living today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
RIPPER
Was Considered by Municipal Cor
poralions Committee.
Especial Correspondepce.)

Especial Correspondepce.)
Columbus, Feb. 6.--The Senate Com
mlttce on Municipal Corporations No
met this evening for the purpose Of
considering the question Of recon-
mending the passage OF the Cincipna'
ii ripper. Senators Archer and Eimei
were not present and action was post
poned.
The committee decided to recon-
mend the passage OF Senator Cohen's
bill authorizing the sale of property
left to Cincinnati university by ih'
McMacken estates and Senator Nippcrt'
bill granting deceuniai appraisers ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

sustained in his opinion IL is for the
people TO decide whether they want
TO make a new contract with the Wa
ter Works company or own and oper-
ate their own water works plant.
This, the Democrat understands. Is
the purpose Of Councilman Fieberger
and Paul and other members of the
Council in taking action by that body
paving the way for submission of the
question to the people.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

The Presidents Philippine Commls.
s.on recommended that Territorial
Government of the first class be cs-
tstlished In the Philippines, with Coy.
eraor and Executive Officers appointed
b. the President. Legislature having
the. lower house half electcd by the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06

Cincinnati So per day, instead OF So as
at present
ROBERT O. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-06
LORDS PRAYER,
A Work of Art, on Exhibition at the
0'NeiI Book Store.

From New York Christian Advocate,
March II, 1881; I'VE have before us
the most eNquisitcly designed and
superbly executed picture Of the Lords
prayer ever issued. 1t is one of the
most magnificent pure line steel plate
cngravings over made in this country
II not i'll the world. IL was engraved
by artists possessing the highest skill
III the bank note fraternity, ut an ex-
pensc of over $4,000, and, In every re,
spect, it is equal to the finest bank
note work.
Akron, o., Jan. 30, 1900.
After examining Mr.. Browns en-
craving of the Lords prayer we fully
endorse the above statement of the
Christian Advocate. 1t is master
piece which cannot fail TO secure the
interested attention and study of all
who love the pure and the beautiful
in Christian art. No parent can pur-
chase more appropriate household
ornament, or one that can exert more
refining influence upon the minds oil
his children.
|. It's subtle and wonder working pow.
ers will be an abiding source OF pleas
urc to all who shall take into living
companionship such Il silent but ever
speaking teacher. 1t is as represent
ed, pure line stcel-plate engraving
which ranks superior 10 every other
style Of picture making except oil
painting. Those who obtain it secure
II most remarkable and valuable pic
ture. 1t will repay close examination.
We think the above substantially
just.
II. u. MONROE,
j. B. WRIGHT,
JAS. II. w: BLAKE,
IRA A. PRIEST,
| CHAS. EDW. KELLER.
| The citizens of Akron are invited to-
call and examine the above engraving
OH exhibition at The NJ. O'Neil 90.
book department. This production of
high art has nevr before been equal
led in artistic finish as n family pic
turc. Sold at a very low price.
Respectfully,
DELWIN f. BROWN.
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