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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19

ixClTING CHAPTERS IN THE LIFE Or
A POLICE CAPTAIN.

A Hard Struggle For Life with n
Stalwnrt Murderer and II Narrow
Escape From Death ut the Hands OF
an Armed Maniac.
"Yes, we have to deal with some
queer people and some dangerous peo
pie" said police captain, "and ! must
say, but not boastfully, that we now
and then have to use judgment tha'
is at once quick and reliable. re,
member several years ago we had o
highwayman in the station house who
had shot a man and robbed him. HI
was dangerous criminal and .
mighty powerful man, and he was il
a gooG position to go down for life OF
be executed, for his victim was at tht
point Of death. One night he asked
that be sent to his cell. had arrest
ed him and had tried to get confes.
sion from him, but all my efforts haG
been vain. He had taken IA violent
dislike to me, and he had laughed al
all my endeavors. The deduction !
made when ] heard he wished to sep
me was that he had changed his mind
and intended to confess, so went to
the cellroom and talked with him.
Captain said be In confiding
way, 4 want you to come In here ani'
sit down. This secret Is making n
wreck of me, and ! want to tell you
everything
"He seemed quite penitent, and with
out any hesitation ! opened the cell
door and sat down on the bench beside
him.
"Ts Mr.. - going to dleY was his
first question.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
By a Direct Vote of the
People.
He Is Opposed to Appointment
OF Men.
To Offices Of Great Responsibility
Statement to the Democrat.

Perhaps the most important feature
of the visit of the non-parti-
san committee to the Office of
the Board of City Commission
ers Friday was the statement made
by Gen. Charles Dick, in reference to
the election of the Chief of Police by
a direct vote of the people.
His position on this question had
never been made public although his
intimate friends have long known that
he opposed the appointmnt of men to
offices of responsibility. In addressing
the Commissioners, in reference to the
selection of man for Chief of Police,
he said:
at is unfortunate that any office,
of great responsibility, should be filed
by appointment and not by the direct
votes of the people. 1t is a mistake
in our form of government that any
offices are filled by appointment instead
of by franchise"
Since the meeting at the Office of the
City Commissioners it has developed
that Gen. Dick is an advocate of the
principle of the election of every pub
lie official. TO reporter for the Dem
ocrat, he said:
II believe that the great mistake in
Akron's form of government is in the
fact that the City Commissioners are
appointed instead of elected The City
Commissioner law should he so
amended that the people can name the
men who are to fill the Office of City
Commissioner"
"Are you of the opinion that United
States Senators should be elected by
a direct vote of the people?'
Il hold the same opinion relative to
the selection of United States Senators
that | do TO the selection of every 9TH
er officer / feel that all should be Sc
lected by franchise and not by appoint
ment."
Capt. Aaron Wagner, another recog-
nized leader of the Summit county Re-
publicans, has also placed himself on
record He announced at the same
meeting that he agreed with Gen. Dick
in what had been said on this point.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
G O. C>C SPECIALS
~ ~. NJ y FOR WEEK
- ENDING
Saturday, Nov. "a, 1900

8 boxes Easy Bright Stove Polish
1Oc. This week only.
packages Ivory Starch 10c size,
this week 16c.
III lb. s. & G.'s 60c India and Cey-
Ion Tea this week only, 23c net.
Triple strength, machine rolled.
Both food and drink.
lbs. Santa Claus Seeded Rails
ins zoe. Solid fruit, new crop, 10
waste, regular price 22c.
From all parts of the world.
Teas from Japan and China.
Spices from Ceylon and
the islands of the sea. Coffees
from Java, Arabia, South and
Central America. Sugar from Cuba
and Germany. Fruit from Califor-
MIA and Spain. All parts of the
world contribute TO our fresh well
assorted stock. No stale goods to
work off, and prices on cash
basis, commands our ever increas-
ing trade; which cash buyers know
are not figured to pay other peo-
pies debts.
We solicit your trade and assure
you we are better than ever pre-
pared to serve your interest.
If you can't call, send, or tele-
phone (526 People's), mail your
order. Addressed postal cards free.
China & Japan Tea Store
Schumacher & Gammeter
164 s. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
One Caused by a Train;
the Other by Fire.
Mrs. Katherine Mills, of
South Akron,
Burned to Death by Gasoline.
Died In Agony.

Late Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Kath-
crime Mills, who resided at 119A
Bartges St, was fatally burned by
gasoline stove.
She was taken to the City hospital
where she died after great suffering
at 10 o'clock Sunday night.
Mrs. Mills was widow and lived
with her four children at the above
number. She was attending to her
household duties in another part of
the house when she had occasion to
go to the kitchen where the gasoline
stove was burning. In front of the
stove was loose board in the floor
which caused Mrs. Mills to fall and
strike the steve. Her clothing was
saturated with gasoline and in mo-
ment she was a mass of flames. Her
son, lad six years old, tried in vain
to save his mother Failing in this,
he summoned the neighbors. Mrs.
Mills was burned about the head
and upper portion of the body. She
and later was taken to the hospital
in Parks ambulance. The woman
soon became unconscious and re-
NAMED so until her death. In the
meantime, an alarm of fire was turn
ed in to save the dwelling. No. 4
department was the first to reach the
scene and the fire was eXtinguished
with light loss to the property.
Mrs. Mills was AZ years of age. She
was the widow of William Mills, and
had resided in this city for II years.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19

Each year at this time, about 1,5OO
new garments are collected for dis,
tribution among the various charita.
BILE institutions and organizations. A
committee is appointed from the Guild,
who takes charge of a certain number
of garments and distribute them
among the teachers for the school
children. The city is divided into
thirteen sections with a vice president
for each section. The organizations
which get the articles are the City
hospital, Poor Director Kendall, Mary
Day Nursery, Union Charity Associa,
tion and Women's Relief Corps. Each
section gives 10 new garments which
are all for the use of Akron people.
The head officers of the Guild are:
President, Mrs. II. +. Marvin; secre-
tary, Miss Carita McEbright; treasur-
er Mrs. Theodore Walters.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
Mr.. J. A. Kyser, an Aged
Citizen,
Was Instantly Killed by a
B. & O. Train.

Jeremiah A. Kyser was instantly
killed by the east-bound B. & o. pas
senger train No. As at s o'clock Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Kyser was employed by the c.,
A. & 9. Railroad company and his du-
ties were to warn trains to slow up
for a condemned bridge near the Salt
works. He was at his post Monday
and was standing upon the track when
the B. & o. train, which uses the c.,
A. & G. track between Akron and
Barberton came around the curve at
a high rate of speed. The train is due
in this city at 6:40 am, and was over
an hour late. The unfortunate man,
for some reason, failed to see the train
and he was crushed and ground into
an unrecognizable mass.
Word of the accident soon reached
the city and Parks ambulance hasten
ed to the scene. The mans remains
We're scattered along the track for
some distance and were picked up
piece by piece. His head was crushed
to "A pulp, and his body was dsmem-
bered. In n pocket was found $3.50,
including several silver dollars. The
coins We're bent and twisted from the
force of the blow.
The human fragments were brought
to this city and placed in Parks
morgue, where Coroner e. o. Leber-
man viewed the remains.
Mr.. Kyser was GA years of age, and
was formerly a section foreman for the
c.. A. & c.. He resided at 1917 South
High st. Besides wife, he leaves a
family Of ten children, all of whom
have reached manhood's estate. They
are: Joel f.; j. H.; Edward H.; LLOYD; !;
Mrs. John Brouse; Misses Nora, Mar
cia and Mary, all of Akron, and Mrs
A. III. Life of Elyria, and Miss Clara
Kyser, of COpley. He also leaves two
brothers and three sisters. They are:
p. II. Kyser, of Nimisila; Andrew
Kyser, of Plymouth, Ind; Mrs. VIII
liam Beltz, of Akron: Mrs. Peter
Sorrick, of Nlnisila, and Mrs. 10. n
Vandersall of Lockwood's Corners.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19

Mrs. Highblower-Don't forget, my
dear, that in conversation the interest
must not be allowed to flag.
Clara-But Pm sure | do my best,
mamma.
"Maybe so but while the pianist was
playing thought once or twice that
detected you listening to him, Life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any case
of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head
ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Costiye-
ness we cannot cure with dverita, the Up
TO- Date Little Liver Pill,when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are purely
Vegetable and never fail to give satisfaction.
25c boxes contain 100 pills, lOc boxes contain
and limitations. Sent by mail,
stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL co.
Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts., Chicago, Ill.
For sale by John Lamparter q 60; iss ;
Howard st., and lnman Bros, East Akron
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
Serious Complaint.

Whatever became of that pa
tient of yours you were telling me
about some time ago?
DR.. Sokum-Oh. he's got complaint
now that's giving me great deal Of
trouble.
Askit--lndeed! What is II?
DR.. Sykum-Its about the amount of
nv ill-Ph,ladeluhia Press
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
PIONEER
OF Portage Township Died Sunday
Morning.

Mr.. John II. Molte, well known
farmer of Portage township, died Sun
day. Mr.. Nolte was 6S years of age
and had resided in Portage 33 years.
His death was due to complication
of diseases. He had been i'll 5 weeks
He leaves a wife and several children.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19

A wedding ring should fit the finger,
II it is too large, 1t is sign of shall
lowness of purpose; If too tight, 1t
suggests that the union pinches some-
how. A perfect fitting ring is SYM
bollc Of a perfect, harmonious union.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-19
GARM ENTS
Will be Distributed by Needle Work
Guild.

The annual distribution of garments
by the Needle Work Guild will take
place the first week In December.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
NEWS AND NOTES,

The superior court of Pennsylvania
holds that u provision in mining lease
that failure by lessee to keep and per.
form any of the covenants will render
the lease null and void, mot binding on
either party" 10 for the benefit of the
lessor; but he cannot sue for rent in
arrears and declare forfeiture OF the
lease.
The Gettysburg Mining, Development
and Milling company, capital stock ST.
100000, has been Incorporated to operate
in Gilpin county. j. A. Hodge, Jr., j. NJ.
Sanderson, c. Il. Pennoyer, b. f. Hersch
and p. w. Crane are the incorporators.
Prof. T.. c. Lndcmann has n force of
men engaged in putting the road at the
Golden Fleece 10 stamp mill in proper
shape for hauling ore and supplies to the
mill from the Brooklyn mine. He also
is having erected ut the mine room lGy
20 which he will use for an Office and
sleeping apartment.
The capacity OF the American Smelt.
ing companys plant at Canon City has
been increased to 100 tons per day. The
works treats zincous ores, which pro.
duces lead zinc white, which is used
for paints and other purposes.
The Mingoe mine, Lnke district, has
been leased of Alonzo Drake and Others
10 w. II. Simons.
Williams ~ Co, on the Golden Wedge
lode, Lake district, are taking out fine
quality Of peacock ore containing copper
OF high percentage.
jack Harris, of the Melvina mine a,
Salinn, Boulder county, last week ship.
ped fifty sacks Of ore that net,ed &C
cents pound. 4 huge block of mill ore
is now in sight, says the Denver Evening
Times, Notwithstanding only develop
ment work is being done.
The Apex Pine Cone says Ingram
Bros. are steadily pushing work ahead in
their cross.cut tunnel to cut the famous
Ingram ore deposits. from which the,
have shippel many tons Of pay ore. Mr.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
INDIGNATION rXpnEssEp.

There is considerable Indignation be-
ing expressed among the mining and
mine owners over the ruling of the gen
eral land office which went into effect on
the 18th of October last, requiring 5000
worth of work to be performed upon
each claim of group conditional to a
patent, and the indignation is wide
spread. 1t is the radical change which
is complained of, as it incurs large out
lay of money. Another cause of indig-
nation is the distinction made between
tunnel and shaft claims, which is unjust
and unreasonable, and which will cause
cruel hardship to many of the locators
who have been doing all their assess
ment work heretofore through one shaft.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
DOODLE MINE LEASED

The Hawley Merchandise campany
have leased to Messrs. Parker S Ebi OF
Denver, for period of three years, the
Doodle mine in Eureka district, situate
east of the Odd Fellows cemetery, Fred
Neumeyer of Denver, will have the man
agement of the mlne, which is wide and
well defined true fissure, the ore being
OF golinous character and carrying
values from $50 to 500 per ton. Work
upon the property will be resumed as
soon IA suitable hoisting plant can be
secured
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22


Sundays Rocky Mountain News says
the first flag made in Gilpin county was
yesterday presented to the states collec.
ton Of war relics by Mrs Erema C. Rol.
Inns OF $40 Twenty fourth avenue. 1t has
been draped in a.place of hosor in the
room. The flag was made in 1861 by the
few women then living in. the camp Of
Gold Dirt now Perigo.
Silk was used but the material is now
faded and worn. Originally the flag was
l0x2S feet in size, but constant usage
wore it down TO l0xli feet. When the
camp was abandoned tae flag passed into
possession OF j.. y. \, Rollins, one OF the
pioneers OF that section. Mrs. Rollins
has kept the fag sinee the death OF her
husband in 1895.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
VICTORIA GONERNMENT PURCHASES
a CYANIDE PATENT.

The validity of the McArthur- Forrest
cyanide patent has been source of
much litigation and negotiation in vari-
GUS parts of the world. The latest news
on the subject is that the government of
Victoria, in Australia, has purchased the
patent rights in the colony for the sum
of 10000, allowing the owning company
ty retain all royalties up to date. The
New York Engineering and Mining jour
nal says thiS amicable arrangement puts
an end to all litigation, which have been
expensive to all parties. The present
minister of mines, Mr.. Outtram, has
made a better bargain than that pro-
posed by his predecessor, who was will
ing to pay e3l 900.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
AIR CoMrHEss0K HEcEI,rD

The Banta- Hill Consolidated Mines
company last Friday received at Blacl,
Hawk their new Norwalk air compressor
which was loaded onto a transfer wagon
and taken to the Hill mine in the east
erly portion of Russell district, by Chas.
Hickox. 1t required the combined
strength of p head of horses to draw
the wagon, the compressor weighing II
tons. As soon as the air receiver arrives
the compressor will be started up, and
air drills used in continuing further de.
velopment work at that property.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
RUSSELL GULcH.

A prize fight has been arranged be.
tween two sportive young men of this
place to come off Saturday, March 81,
for $50 side. A forfeit of s25 has been
put up.
Mr.. Depew of the Hillhouse mine was
up yesterday from Denver.
W. G. LeProwse, wife and child left
for Denver yesterday afternoon for
short visit.
The magazine at the Ace of Diamond
mine was broken into Sunday night and
quantity of powder, fuse and caps ta-
ken therefrom. Jones & Co. offer re-
ward of SO for information that will lead
to the apprehension of the guilty party.
Frank Stansfield returned from Den.
yer yesterday.
The holster for the Old Town mine
was received the first of the week and is
being placed.
Miss Lizzie Jones is visiting friends in
Denver, leaving here Saturday.
Ex-county commissioner William III.
Qulntrall returned from Denver Monday
evening.
Postmaster c. A. Wagner returned
Tuesday noon from business trip to
Denver and Colorado Springs. During
his absence Billy Bockfinger held down
the postoflice.
f. W. Williams paid the Specie Pay
ment group of mines visit the first of
the week. The pool who are working
the property in fine condition for regular
shipment of ore.
No one knows the unbearable torture
one undergoes from piles unless they are
so affected Tablers Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is IL quick, safe and painless cure.
Price, 30 cents in cottles, Tubes, 10 cents.
For sale by the Black Hawk Pharmacy.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
BALD MouHTAIN, Colo, !

March III, 1900.
Public notice is hereby given that
there will be general election held at
the several voting precincts and wards
OF the Town OF Nevadaville, Gilpin
county, Colorado, on Tuesday, April 3,
1900, for the following officers, to wit:
One mayor.
Three trustees.
The polls will he held in the following
places:
Precinct No. 5-Bartle Building.
Precinct No. 6-School House.
The polls will open at ! o'clock a. IN
OF said day, and continue open until I
o'clock p. III. of said day.
Attest G.. 4. BouRK, Mayor.
CHAs. Hansen, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
kEvADAvILlE.

Hon. j. w. Bostwick of the Clark
Gardiner mine;. returned Monday even
ing from Denver.
James Williams and John c. Chapple
went to Denver Saturday and took in
the coursing meet held there Sunday.
w. G. Kennedy, formerly in charge of
the Vendome Mining & Milling Com
pany's interests at this place, was up
Tuesday looking around, returning to
Denver Tuesday evening.
The Star Dancing Club will give
social dance at Cannon's Hall next Sat
urday evening.
The tribe of Red Men are preparing
an elaborate program for their annver-
sary of the establishing tribe of that
order here, which will occur at their
wigwam Saturday evening, March 81.
The infant daughter of T. B. Stephans
died last Sunday morning. The funeral
occurred Tuesday.
The infant son of Harry Johns died on
Monday from whooping congh.
Engine No. of the tramway was de-
layed Tuesday afternoon at the bridge
crossing OF Nevada gulch in the easterIy
portion of the town by the spreading of
the rails caused from bolt breaking. 1t
was soon remedied.
The boards Of registration will meet
again next Tuesday in the several pre-
cincts of the town.
A meeting of the citizens of the town
was held Friday evening and the follow
ing candidates were nominated for the
Citizens ticket: For Mayor John J.
Clark. for trustee, two years, John
Prouse; trustees, one year, William j.
Richards, Henry Trezise.
AT a meeting held at town hall Thurs
day evening the following Independent
ticket was nominated: Mayor. William
Dennis; trustee, two years, John Mad
dern; trustees, one year. John Lying,
Joseph Pascoe. William, Dennis having
declined, Henry Grenfell was nominated
to fill vacancy.
j. III. Nankervis S Co. have placed
new ice box in their market in the Red
Mems building which in addition to be
ing the finest box of that kind in the
county will be the means of keeping
meats and perishable articles carried by
a tirst-class market, fresh and cool, the
box being SO arranged as to always have
1t at an even temperature. The front of
the box is very neat and attractive. The
firm have also repapered and painted the
room.
A most pleasant surprise party was
given last Thursday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. e. A. Simmons in honor of
the 18th birthday of her daughter, Miss
Mabel. most enjoyable evening was
spent by all present, games and music
being the feature of the evening. An ex
cellent lunch was served during the even
ing which was partaken of by all. These
present were Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Mich
olas, Misses E,ssie Trezise, Georgia Rich
ards, Laura Davidson, Sophia Nichols,
Melissa Richards, Cora Weisheck, Louisa
Oates, Jennie and Lulu Oatey, Susie
Warren, Mamie Angwin, Maud Prouse,
Messrs. Will Davey, James Richards, r
c. Sayers, L. j. Lumley, S. b. Hawley,
Leo Ganley, Charles Oats.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
TO HAVE a NEW PLANT.

w. II. Knowles, of the Crown Point.
Virginia mine, has placed an order for a
l2xl6 geared holster OF GO horse power
for that property. He has commenced
shipping dump matter TO the Wilkie
mill at Idaho Springs, which his com
pany purchased some weeks ago, and
which has been changed from n slow
drop to rapid drop mill. Richard
Drew has the contract for transporting
the ore from the mine to the mill, and
has removed from this city to Idaho
Springs for that purpose.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22

Couldn't help getting cold never cures
it; but carrying home n bottle OF Bal.
lards Horehound Syrup, and using it as
directed will cure the worst kind Of cold
or cough. Price % and so cents.
For sale at the Black Hawk Pharmacy
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Lawrence street, Central City.

Children often inherit feeble digestive
power and collie OF more or less severe
character results. when food is taken
which is at all difficult TO digest.
Whites Cream Vermifuge acts as n
general and permanent tonic. Price, %
cents.
For sale Mt the Black Hawk Pharmacy
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Bread Alone

Is most important part of our diet, and
1t is the duty OF everyone to see that it
is pure and wholesome. The same is true
OF cakes and pies. Nothing but what is
tirst class is sold by the Union or Black
Hawk bakeries. Hail the wagon or call
ut the store,
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
Stylish and well lifting footwear.
EBtcKsoN, Lawrence street, Central.
Rennhlicnn Nnrninecs

AT the city Republican convention held
last Saturday evening the following can.
didatcs were placed in nomination. For
Mayor Bennett Il. Seymour: alderman
first ward, H. II. Lake; second ward,
John Morgan; third ward. James Rule;
fourth ward, Frank Rule.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
PHILLIPs Il EBuI,
Lawrence Street Grocers,
A Good Point.

A good point about our groceries
They are fresh and of the highest
quality. Prices are the lowest for cash,
The Sauer- -McShane Mercantile Co.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
MINE AND MILL TO nEsUME.

r. st. John Cleary, of Denver, to whom
deed was given last week of the Brook
lyn mine and machinery, as also the mill
of 10 stamp capacity, tables, etc, there
unto belonging, on North Clear creek,
known formerly as the Golden Fleece
mill, are both to resume work. Professor
c. L. Linderman, OF Denver, will have
charge OF the nine and mill for the
Buffalo, New York, parties, who have be-
come interested. McFarlane & Co,
millwrights and contractors. will put the
machinery at the mill and mine in order
for work. The Brooklyn mine has been
idle for several years owing to legal COM
plicutions, which have been satisfactorily
settled.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
For sale or Rent.

Six room house on Casey avenue, this
city. Desirable location. Also first
class square piano. Apply to Elijah Ste.
vens at City Council room, Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
ORE sIIIrNIESrs

For the second week in March the
total number OF cars of ore concentrates
shipped from Black Hawk was Sc cars,
representing ,O3J tons.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-22
TO PAY INDIANS NINE ROYALTY

Delegate Wilson, OF Arizona, last
Thursday introduced bill in the house
OF representatives at Washington pro.
viding for opening and developing min
eral lands within the San Carlos, White
Mountain and Hualapia Indian reserva.
tions in Arizona. These lands, reputed
rich in gold and silver, are not utilized
by the Indians, who show no disposition
to operate them and who interpose no
objection to their development by others.
The bill provides for the payment OF ,
per cent. royalty upon the net profits of
mihes the sums so obtained to be dc.
voted to the benefit OF the Indians.