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Kicked His wife in the Eve

Sally Jones, eelored, the complainant In
the Police Court yesterday against her husband,
tsodtrey Jones' who charged with assault.
The woman declared that on Sunday her husband
knocked her down and kicked her in the eye.
Judge kimbaII imposed fine Of $50. with the al
tentative of sixty days in jail.
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
The win of sarah Hartone.

The viii OF Sarah Hartong, dated March 81,
1895, fled today for probate. By its terms
the testatrix leaves her entire estate to Clara
Saks, Meyer, and her husband, Isadore s:aks
Is named executor
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SuE3 Over a Child

Richard H. Nitz has fled suit against his wife,
Laura J. Wltz, TO recover possession OF his in
fant child. born February y last Witz alleges
bis wife deserted him and took Lheir child away
with her, coming from staunuon, Va, 10 this
city
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Boys in Court for stealing Bread.

TIE larceny Of two loavss OF bread from Charles
r. Hooper charged in the Police Court
against Alvin Meril and Clarence johnson, small
boys. The testimony developed that they had
been out all night, became hungry and then
visited the bread box, Judge kinlball imposed 2
fine Of 81 on each
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.a.sress hy Mr.. Gorha....

The lion. 6earse tser!lani, Of California vii
sdaresg tie Rssan and Stevenson, Cieih uarpei's
Hal Street. heteeeu Fnul l5l=a-IIalf ard sixth
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coercion. They testified that they we're threaten
ed with arrest II they did not appear against
Brookiand and Clark, and denied ali knowledge
of the crap games alleged. Policeman john
did not deny the accusations of the witnesses.
He said that he had received information 10 the
effect that the accused had been playing Grape
lie had no personal knowledge OF It. The prose-
eution thereupon abandoned the ease and judge
Scott nrdera the charges dismissed and the de-
fendanls- released
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TIDE TABLE

THE SUN AND MOON
sun rose. .....6se9 m. Sun sets......5:22 P NJ
Noon rises. :. Il AZ /. Nj. Moon sets.............
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The Greatest
silk 5 ale
on Record
Goes Into Effect Tomorrow at
THE BUSY CORNER"

$500 yards of fine Silks from the James
McCreery & Co.'S auction as previously
announced in last Sundays papers, are in
our house, marked and ready for your in
spection. We bought more Silks than any
other ten buyers, outside of Philadelphia
and New York, that were present at the
sale, and for that reason We make the
bold assertion that it's the best and largest
Silk Offering ever made in Washington.
The prices that We paid, you may rest as
suFed, were as low as anyone paid that
attended the sale. Therefore you reap the
benefit of our rich harvest. The following
tells the story in one chapter.
100 pieces of standard coIored Taffetas-
good, stanch cloth, 10 inches wide, in
every conceivable coloring-McCreery'
price 75c per yard-our price,
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Gbe Goeuisg Gi,ssss
TUESDAY, OCTOBER Id. 1900,
The weather indications.

Fair tonight and Wednesday; colder Wednesday,
winds.
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Temperature at 0 a. So
Temperature at u noon.
Temperature at p. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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Queer Aet of a Policeman

Policeman Albert f. Johnson, sooioFed, WAS the
complaining witness in the Police Court yesterday
against James Broekland and William Clark. col
ored the charge preferred being that Of efoorins
craps. Joilnsons Witnesses. however. not only
failed 10 Substantate his allegations but accused
the policeman Of grossly improper conduct and
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today. .56 P. IT.
Lamps out tomorrow -.......-.5:29A 20 A. VI.
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LIGHTING.

High tide ................l:55 A. " and 2:36 T. NJ.
Low tide ....,.......... .S:47 A. NJ and 9:15 P. II.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
New Fixtures For Barberton
Savings Bank.
Brought His Bride Home Candidate
For Mayor.
Especial Correspondence.)

'opeCldl SOTTeSpouueuCt.)
Barberton, Feb. S.--A post mortem
was held over the body of Thomas
Hendrckson, alias Sam Boss, last
night in Durant's morgue.
All the physicians in the city were
invited to he present, rs his case was
an unusually interesting one. Examl-
nation developed the fact that his liver
and other organs had been made hard
| by the use of alcoholic drinks. Al
though he had for years managed to
get his food and drinks by little work
at various saloons, he always spent his
nights in regular tramp fashion, bunk
ing at the Sewer pipe kilns and else
where. His body was quietly laid to
rest this afternoon.
The subscription list of the Magic
City Telephone Co. has reached the
135 mark. Connection were made to-
day with Hanetown.
New fixtures were installed into the
Barberton Savings bank today. They
are made of quarter sawed oak with
| gold finish. The glass is beveled. Pri-
vate rooms are arranged for the presi-
| dent and cashier. All in all the bank
presents very attractive appearance.
Mr.. John w. Blaser senior member
of the firm Of Woolsley and Blaser,
was married yesterday at his old home
in Upper Sandusky to Miss Carrie Lud-
wig. Mr.. Blnser, with his bride, re-
turned to Barberton this afternoon.
They will reside here.
o. ID. Everhard, promising young
lawyer, announces himself as a candl-
date for Mayor on the Democratic tick
ct this spring. No other persons have
announced themselves.
Parts of the go-devil that exploded
the nitro-glycerine w-leu the oil was
shot were taken ont yesterday. The
pieces are about the size of bullet.
-Four boarders at the National hotel
attended the show in Akron last night,
r,sscd the Rapid Transit car and
were compelled to rent rig to get
home. On the way the vehicle got
stuck In the mud and the quartet reach
cd the hotel Just In time for break
fast.
Miss Cicely Bishop entertained at
cards last night.
last night. They report an excellent
time.
Mr.. Frank l.. Scott, travelling man
for Cincinnati jewelry house is here
Mr. II. A. Fritz returned yesterday
from Hamilton.
w. ID. Winters, who has been CON
nected with the Stirling company, left
for British Columbia.
Aaron Newgln and daughter, of Ak
ron, were at the National hotel Wed.
nesday.
Mr., and Mrs. ID. G.. Cunning, of Min
go, Ind, have returned from visit
with Mrs. n. II. Llndocrrer.
Walter Wall is in Cleveland today
on business,
Akron people at the Inn yesterday
were II. b, Burch, II. NJ. Freer, IL.
q. Brown, II, l.. Toy, c. Morgan and
A. G, Rohrbacher.
Mrs. A. II. Alderman will leave
Saturday for few weeks visit in
Cleveland,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
QUESTIONS
Discussed Before Won :
ans Suffrage Club.
Papers Read by Mrs. Heller and Miss
Schumacher.

The Woman's Suffrage club met
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. w. C. Findley, 406 Perkins ST.,
and held II very interesting meeting.
A paper on "The Historical Scots OF
Ohio" was read by Mrs. Heller, and
Miss Dora Schumacher read paper
on "The Industries of Ohio" The dis
cusslon ON Current Events" was led
by Mrs. w. e, Findley.
Remarks We're made by Mrs. Knight,
relative to what If any interference
America would be justified In making
in the war between England and the
Beers. Her opinion is that interfer-
ence would not be advisable. Mrs.
Helfer spoke on the relation of the
Chinese question to America, and the
raphael" question was discussed 10y
Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Olip talked on ths
Municipal Code. ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

tainment of the Ohio letter carriers,
who hold their third annual convention
in q. A. X. hall in this city Oh Wash
ingtons Birthday. Invitations have
been sent to all free delivery offices in
the state requesting the carriers to at
tend the convention in body and take
part in the parade which will be given
in the afternoon. In the evening a
grand banquet and entertainment will
be rendered the visitors. Some distin-
gulshed guests are expected, as officers
of the postal department, all of the
Ohio congressman, many postmasters
and other noted men have been invit-
ed to attend the banquet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

Board will consist, it is generally be-
lieved that Julius Whiting, of Can
ton: and Harry Il. Giiliths, of Mt
Gilead; and Aaron Wagoner, of Ak
ron, will be members. Whiting was
a member under Governor McKinley's
administration, and Griffiths was
chairman of the speakers bureau in
Republican hearquarters during the
last campaign. WAGNER was recent
ly offered the Insurance Commission
ership by Governor Mash, but refused
it. 1t is believed he will be given
this instead. For the-two Democrat
ic members of the Board "A number
of names are being discussed, and 1t
is quite probable that DR.. G. =. Mus
croft, one Of the present Board, will
be retained"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
LOCAL GRocERs
Join the National Grocers
Association.
This Action Was Taken at Meeting
Held Wednesday Night.

The Akron Grocers' Association has
Joined the National Grocers Associa-
tion. This action was taken at n
meeting held in Carpenters hall Wed
ncsday night.
The local association has 30 mem
bers. Joining the National Associa-
tion was in fact but formality. Any
Grocers' Association, or an indlvid-
ual, may join the National organiza-
tion by paymont of membership dues,
Every effort will be made to in
crease the membership of the local as
soclation. 1t Is in II flourishing con-
dition, and it is thought will make
some important moves before long.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
MATCH STOCK
Increased In Price.
Result of 0. C. BARRIERS
Annual Report.
Diamond Company's Stock
Sells Well.
All Officers Of the Company
We're Reelected.
President Barber Is In Excellent
Spirits.

President o. G. Barber, of the Da-
mond Match company, returned home
from New York today. He is in good
health, and expresses himself as being
well satisfied with the result of the
annual meeting of the Dia Id Match
company. &
He had nothing to say relative to
the future policy of the company or
any contemplated improvements.
Everything goes WELL" he said.
''In the Beacon-JournaPs report of
our annual meeting, published We'd
nesday," said Mr.. Barber, "two of the
names of directors of the company
were omitted"
"The names omitted were J. X. Rob-
inson and George II. Smith"
The accurate list of directors is com
posed as follows: o. c. Barber Geo.
Fl. Webster, J. X. Robinson, George
II. Smith, James Hopkins, Edwin
Gould and VIM. Graves.
O. G. Barber was elected president;
George II. Webster, first vice-pres-
dent; James Hopkins, second vice
president; C. III. CranZ, secretary; J..
X. Robinson, treasurer; w. Nj. Graves,
general manager; G. H. Palmer, gen.
eral superintendent.
AS a direct result of the splendid
showing on the years business, Dia-
mond Match company stock jumped
two and half points on the Chicago
exchange, Wednesday. 1t closed at
12Gla,
Talk of a reduction in the dividend
on Diamond Match stock was set at
rest when the company announced n
quarterly dividend of 2la per cent
payable March II. Judging from
President Barber's statement to the
stockholders, the company will he able
to pay 10 per cent Oh the increased
capital stock this year and have Il
good surplus left.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
BAZAAR
Is In Progress at A. N,
{. Zion Church.
Interesting Contest For Watch Will
Close Tonight.

The "a. NJ. Il. Zion church on South
High ST., was beautifully decorat-
ed Wednesday evening, and presented
very pretty appearance on the open
ing night of the bazaar. Flags are the
principal decoration, but the proverbial
palms and cut flowers arc also in evil
dence.
Despite the unpleasant condition OF
the weather, falr.sized crowd was
present Wednesday night, and mani
tested much interest in the affair. A
program of songs and rotations had
been prepared, but it was decided to
postpone its presentation until Thurs
day evening.
Booths at which fancy and other
goods are sold are tastily arranged and
attractive. They are in charge of the
congregation.
The contest between Mrs. Levi Pinn,
Mrs. Louise Hamilton, Misses Alice
Alexander and Maggie Linder for a
gold watch, is creating much excite
ment and interest. whichever one of
the women solicits the largest sum OF
money for the church will be given the
watch as a premium for her work.
This contest will close Thursday night
Rev. w. A. II. Pringle, pastor of the
church, says that indications are for
success to the event.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

tain of canal boat on the northern
division of the Ohio canal. He has
also worked at the blacksmithing trade
and farmed extensively. Since coming
to this country, Mr.. Ley has accumu-
ated quite fortune. The disease with
which he is afflicted is bronchitis.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
Aged Resident III.

George Ley, aged 81 years, who is
seriously ill at his home at Waterloo,
came to this country from France 40
years ago. The greater part of his life
in this country has been spent at Wa
terloo. Mr.. Ley was at one time cap
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
Barn Burned.

A large barn owned by Braxon Sny-
ly destroyed by fire Wednesday night.
Mr.. Snyder and neighbors saved all
the contents except the hay and grain
The loss, amounting to upwards of n
thousand dollars. is well covered by in
surance, the barn having been insured
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
COLD WAVE.
Temperature Dropped AZ Degrees In
Six Hours.

Omaha, Neb., Fob, 3. (Spl)-A bliz-
zard of huge proportions is raging
through Nebraska. Considerable snow
accompanied by high winds prevails
There Is great danger to live stock.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

position as member of the Board of
Managers, without interfering with
his business at Akron, but that the
office of Insurance Commissioner
would require more of his time
ROBERT y. RYDER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

Chicago, Ills, Feb. S,-(Spl)--Thc
predicted cold wave and blizzard has
not yet arrived though it is general
through the Northwest, In the Da-
kotas n drop of foriy-two degrees In
temperature was recorded in six hours.
The mercury reaching ~ below Mt
bismarck, Is below at WillIston ana
~ below at Prince Alberta, British
Columbia. The storm center is in Ok
lahomu.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

in the Lake Mutual Insurance Com
pany. The origin Of the fire is not
known.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
ELABORATE
Preparations Made 10 Entertain the
Visiting Carriers.

Akron letter carriers are making
elaborate preparations Tor the enter
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. S,--(SpL)-A
blizzard prevails here with the TEN.
peraturc' rapidly falling, The snow Is
driven by n heavy gale.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-A girl for general house,
wark. References required. Mrs.
Emil Gammeter, 306 Locust st.
252-254
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
w. B. CHERRINGTON,
GEO. j. HUFFMAN.
THOS. III. MCONICA.
ISAIAH X. ROSE.
G. S. MIISCROEr.

Inc demand Tor the designations
came ns II surprise to the members of
the board. They had not expected 1t
for month yet, Some of them even
hoped that the board would not be dis
turbcd at all. The setter came over
from the Governor late yesterday ar-
ternoon.
1t was drawn with an address 10
each member of the board so that each
one might know 1t meant him. There
was blank space left In the rcsigna-
tion form accompanying the Cover
nor's letter, In which each member was
to sign his name.
The managers considered the matter
ut II special meeting last night, TO
newspaper men who called to inquire
what was new they gave 1t out that
they We're considering Important con-
tracts Tho letter of resignation was
written and signed this morning. The
form sent by the Governor in his letter
was not used.
Nothing could be learned today about
the makeup of the new board. 1t is
generally conceded that two of the Re
publican members of the board will be
Julius Whiting of Canton, and George
A. Hay, of Coshocton, who were mem
bers of McKinley's prison board. For
the other Republican member Harry
l.. Griffith has been slated.
There is little doubt thar DR.. G.. s,
Muscroft, one of the present Demo
cratic members of the board, will be
retained In the new one. He Is II clos
friend of Geo. B. Cox, of Cincinnati
For the other Democratic member of
the board, the Governor Is said 10 be
favorably considering Lee Markey, Il
prominent young attorney of Dayton.
When n Democrat reporter called
upon Capt. Wagoner this morning he
announced thnt he knew nothing more
than what he had seen in the morning
Leader. The Leaders, dispatch from
Columbus follows;
while there has been no Guberna
torial information AS to whom the new
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08
WAGNER.

Continued from first page.)
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-08

The board of penitentiary managers
have resigned their positions. There
was no dissatisfaction on their part,
says the Columbus Press Post. Cover
nor Nash put them in the notion by
sending the following letter to the man
ayers asking their designations:
Gentlemen-I beg to inform you
that | desire your designations as
members of the board of managers
of the OHIO Penltentiary to take eff
feet February 10. Your early ceni-
pliance with the request will great
ly oblige me.
GEO. X. NASH, Governor.
At II II. III. Il messenger brought the
following communication from the
board:
Hon. Geo. X. NASH, Governor.
Dear Sir-We hereby tender to
you our resignation ns members of
the board of managers of the Ohio
Pcnitentinry to take effect Oh the
10Th Of February.
With best wishes rJr the success
of your administration and with
assurances of our personal esteem,
we are
w. r. CHERRINGTON,
GEO. j. HUFFMAN.
THOS. III. M'CONICA.
ISAIAH II. ROSE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
THE CLARK INVESTIGATION.
MoNTANA's STATE TREASURER EXHIBITS
MONEY SAID TO HAVE BEEN USED
FOR BRIBERY

Washington, Jan. n.-More progress was made
to-day in the investigation of the of Senator
Clark, OF Montana, than at any previous session
of the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec
lions in this case Mr.. Whiteside closed his testi-
mony. and three other witnesses-State Treasurer
Collins. State Senator w. A. Clark. of Madison
County, namesake but not relative OF the Sen
ator, and Fred A. CoWan, a railroad conductor
living at Missouia, the home of Speaker Stiff of
the Montana House of RepTesentatives-were heard.
Mr.. Collins's statement related entirely to the
deposting of the $4,000 in 81 900 bills turned
the legislative investigating committee by Mr..
Whteside and by that committee deposited with
the Treasurer Mr.. Collins exhibited this money,
and the exhibition attracted a large attendance of
outsiders in the committee Senator Clark's
namesake gave the particulars Of his acceptance
$4,000 from Mr.. Welcome, said to be one of Mr..
Clarks managers. the understanding that he
was to vote for Mt Clark for Senator. The witness
said he had only accepted the money for the pur-
pose Of exposing the proceedings.
Mr.. Cowans connection with the proceedings
coniped visit to. Helena at the request of
Mr. Bickford. one of Senator Clark's friends, with
the hope that he could influence The vote OF
Speaker Stiff. He said that Mr.. Blckford had told
him that Mr.. Clark would pay Stiff $1,000 to re-
frain from voting but that the proposition was
withdrawn and was never presented by him TO MT
Stiff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12

gave in detail the names of the available vessels
under his command and also a list or Spanish yes
sells and other means of defence at Manila He said
that his own squadron was in high state of eff
ficiency. Speaking of the Spanish force, he said
that sit numbered about fifteen thousand soldiers
of all arms in all the islands Of which half are in
the vicinity of Manila The islands are in
state OF Instruction and my nformants state
that even the Spanish soldiers. who constitute only
small part of the whole. disaffected. Both
ships and forts are in need of ammunition" To
this statement he added
I believe l am not overconfdent In stating that
with the squadron now under my command the
vessels could be taken and the defences at Manila
reduced in day. There is every reason to be-
lleve that with Manila taken. even bockaded, the
rest of the islands would fall either to the insur-
gents ourselves. they are only held now
through the support of the navy and are dependent
upon Manila for supplies. Information has Just
reached that there five thousand armed
rebels in camp Manila. who are willing to as
sist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
OTHER SENATE BUSINESS.
THE CURRENCY BILL TAKEN UP AGAIN
MORE POWERS FOR THE CENSUS
DIRECTOR.

Washington. Jan 11.-At the close Of Mr.. Petit
crews speech the Currency bill was taken up, and
Mr.. Stewart addressed the Senate, opening with
attack on the Republican party for bringing In
measure 80 utterly contradictory Of the ST. Louis
platform. Referring the reply Of Secretary Gage
to the Senate, he said:
The Secretary Of the Treasury is not so abso-
iutely Ignorant OF money science as his contention
that the value of gold never changes would seem
to indicate. In his reply to the resolution OF the
with certain New-York banks he gives as reason
tional banks that it is necessary to do so avoid
contracting the circulation, and that to keep it in
country. 1t seems little strange that the Secre-
Treasury vaults dsturbs business, and at the same
time think it Is nee essary to use only the com
every foreign financial takes gold out of the
country and deposits it In foreign vault.
Mr.. Aldrlch, in charge Of the Currency bill asked
to have some arrangement made, and inquired If
any other Senator desired to speak on it.
Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas, replied that no Democrat
was ready to speak the bill, but he assured
Mr. Aldrich there disposition to delay It
unduly.
Mr.. Aldrich said the bill had been before the
Senate for three weeks-an ample time in which to
prepare for its discussion. Therefore he had
right he said, to Insist that the bill should be
disposed OF possible.
Mr.. Teller asked IL there were to be no speeches
in support OF the To this Mr.. Aldrich
said he unable to reply Republicans, he
thought Were PTeP2rsd to vote on that
measure Of such Importance should go to a vote
without discussion from all sides.
Mr.. Aldrich replied that he had not defended the
bill because 1t needed defence. 1t spoke for
itself; he had merely explained its provisions. At
his request the financial measure was postponed
until o'clock Monday next
Consideration Of the census measure. comforting
additional authority upon the director OF the cen
sus. then begun, and 1t was passed after con-
siderable debate.
A bill increasing the limit of the cost OF the
Indianapolis public building to S25oo,0o0 was called
up by Mr.. Fairbanks of Indiana, and passed.
The Senate then at $40 p. m. went into executive
session. and afterward adjourned until
Monday.