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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
.BLUEPRINTS
Valued at 1000, Stolen From Good
rich COMPANY.

A. Fl. Harris, employed by the Good.
year Tire & Rubber company as a
draughtsman, was taken into custody
Monday night. 1t is alleged that he
had in his possession blue prints of the
vault of $1,000, the property Of the
B. F.. Goodrich company, where he was
employed until the first of October.
The blue prints covered number
of valuable patents owned by the
Goodrich company. Before the arrest
was made search warrant was is
sued. The room of Harris was search
ed and the blue prints were found
there.
warrant was then issued for Har.
ris arrest. He claims that he is inno-
cent of any wrongdoing and that the
prints came into his possession in a
legitimate manner. He will be given
a preliminary hearing before Squire
Hoffman before the end of the week.
Meanwhile he is out under q bond of
$1,000. The olue prints are very val
liable.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
st. lohn's Lutheran.

Christmas was fittingly observed at
st. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
church on Coburn st. In the morning
services were held with sermon by the
pastor, Rev. julius G. Nickel. In the
evening an excellent program was en-
acted by the children and young peo-
pie of the Sunday school. The church
was prettily decorated for the occa-
sion, q large and handsome tree be-
ing in evidence. The children were
treated to candy, nuts and popcorn.
Rev. Nickel, pastor of the congrega-
tion, was presented with two elegant
rocking chairs by the members Of the
congregation. The organist, Mabel A..
Harter, received purse.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
COMMITTEE
Appointed to Confer With
President Gompers
viii Submit a Report at Meeting Of
A. r. of L. TOniuht.

A special meeting of the local order
Of American Federation of Labor will
be held tonight in Hershberger hall.
The object Of the special meeting Is
to hear the report of j. H. VanNattor,
who was appointed committee last
Saturday to go to Washington, d. @.
and confer with President Samuel
Gompers and the executive board Of
the American Federation of Labor in
relation to the difficulty existing be-
tween the Buckeye Mower and reaper
company and the machine molders.
Mr.. Van Nattor states that he and
the other machine molders are conf
dent that the difficulty will be settled
satisfactorily in a short time.
Every member of the local order is
urged to be present at the meeting to-.
night.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26

loss.
The fire started from an open CRATE.
\ bed stead had been drawn before
the fire to warm the bedding. The
clothing caught fire and the interior
of the room WAS scorched and the
building filled with smoke.
The fire was extinguished by means
of the chemical engine. Capt. G. NJ.
Smith of No. . fire department fell
down a cellar stairway and was pain
fully bruised. He received bad cut
upon the forehead and his pose was
crushed. He was removed to his
home, 1858 e. Market st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Narrow Escape.

Fremont, o., Dec. 26.--(Spl.)-An ex-
ploding lamp set fire to Geo. w.
Shorts residence Inst night. Mr. Short
and family were asleep upstairs and
had just time to escape in their night
clothes by jumping from the windows.
The house and contents are a total
loss.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
ANOTHER RING
Stolen From Mrs. Kauth, Recovered
by Officer Goodenberuer.

Officer GOodenberger, Wednesday
forenoon, recovered another of the
diamond rings. valued Mt $3.50 recently
stolen from Mrs Lovina Kauth on
North Howard st.
Th officer says he learned that n
woman on Furnace ST, had possession
of the ring, which she claimed was
given to her by u relative who Sc
cured IL from VIM. Wolf, the saloon
porter charged with stealing it.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Firemen Remembered.

The firemen at No. l, were not for
gotten by their friends. The atmos-
phere of the Central house today is so
thick that it could be cutiwith knife.
Boxes of cigars were received from
the following: Homer Bass, Bert Ack-
erman, Smallfeld & Ely, A. II. Paige,
w. Gille, Tracy Nettles and Bank
heiser & Knaak.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
AKRON WOMAN
Died In a Cleveland Hospitai-Re.
main, Brought Home.

Mrs. Mary Matthews of III Iron st.,
died at Lakeside hospital, Cleveland,
Monday night Of mephritis.
The remains were brought to Akron
Wednesday. The funeral will be held
at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. Catherine
Jones, of Ill Iron st. Mrs. Matthews
went to Cleveland Thursday to have
an operation performed.
The deceased was aged "a years, 10
months and 27 days. She was the
widow of William Matthews and had
resided in Akron 18 years.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
DEATHS.

RING-Andrew, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Ring, 104 Newton
ST., died Wednesday morning. Death
was due to Intestinal obstruction.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at st. Vincent de Paul's
church.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
PHYSICIAN.
Former Resident OF Akron Died In
Rayenna.
Especial Correspondence.)

especial Correspondence.l
Ravenna, o., Dec. 26.-Dr. B. B.
Longhead, well known physician oG
this place, died Monday night DR..
Loughead, a well known physician OF
having practlced there for number
of years. He has been prominent
citizen of Ravenna many years.
The deceased vas born in Paris, this
county 53 years ago, and has since
resided almost continuously in this
vicinity.
He was a graduate of Oberlin, and
the college Of physicians and surgeons
in Cleveland.
The funeral will be held at his home
Thursday afternoon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
BOSTON STORE
THE WEATHER THURSDAY.
Colder
Underwear and Hosiery

The cold blasts of winter will
rage from now until March. 1t is
good policy to keep yourself well
protected and comfortably clad.
We can supply you with all sizes
and all grades of Underwear.
MLN'S UNDERWEAR
AT 39c- Mems heavy tleeced I'M
derwear, ribbed or plain, extra
good and heavy, equal to any oOc
garment in the country.
AT JOc-Men's feeced or wool
fleeced underwear. good and warm,
properly made, and guaranteed to
wear.
AT 75c AND S1--Men's Camel
Hair Underwear, all sizes, good
weight, just the garment for those
exposed to out door work.
AT 121ac A PAlR-Men's oxford
and camel's hair socks, good
weight, good and warm, splendid
quality.
AT 15c A PAIR-Mens wool
! hose. Oxford grey. good weight, all
sizes, properly shaped
AT zoe A Mems camel
hair and natural wool hose, splen-
did quality, were sold for 25c a
pair.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR
AT 25c EACH-Iadies' heavy
deeced ribbed underwear, not a
better garment in this country for
the money.
At 39c EACH--Ladies' fine rib
bed fieeced underwear, all sizes.
This quality is equal to any soc
garment.
AT T5c EACH-Ladies' camel's
hair underwear, all sizes, nice and
soft; good wearing and properly
made
AT $1.0O EACH--Ladies' natural
and camel's hair underwear; also
red; all sizes, made from fine
yurns.
AT 50c EACH-Ladies' natural
grey and ecru union suits, "Onetia"
style, all sizes, good wearing.
AT $l00 TO $130 Ladies'
"Jmceing" union suits, "Oneita"
J style, in all sizes. These goods
don't shrink
AT 25c-Boys' heavy hceced I'm.
dcrwear. I'm all sizes, good heavy
weight, in ribbed and plain.
AT Sc UP-Children's underwear.
ribbed and plain, heavy feeced,
good and warm
AT Zoe PR,-Thc best fast black
stocking that ever came Off loom,
either plain or tleeced
AT 12lac pAIR--A splendid
stocking. in all black, or with
white foot, good quality, cannot
be beat at 15c
HOLIDAY GOODS LEFT OVER
AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
150-152 SOUTH HOWARD ST.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Child Dead.

Word was received Monday evening
of the death of Eugene, the four year
old son of Rev. and Mrs. G. I. Norris,
at the home Of his parents in Malvern,
o. The funeral will be held Thursday
at the Mogadore NJ, Il. church at 10
o'clock
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
HOTELS
Seroed Splendid Spreads Christmas
Day.

The hotels enjoyed a splendid Christ
mas trade Tuesday. Many citizens took
their dinners out instead of going
to the trouble of preparing a dinner
at home.
All of the hotels served special
menus and the spreads were elabo-
rate. Hotel Buchtel served 100Tdin-
ners and the Empire accommodated
rs persons. The Windsor had a like
patronage. The Arcade and Delica-
lessen Cafes We're well patronized and
other restaurants did "A splendid bus
mess.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Guardian.

Mrs. Julia Pfueger has been ap.
pointed guardian of the minor chill
dren of H. f. Pfueger. She furnished
n bond for $4,000. The sureties are
John r.. Wright, Ida Pflueger, West
and George A. Phueger.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Man Killed.

Canton, o., Dec. 26.-(Spl.)-Jere.
train today. He was walking on the
tracks near Straw works. He was 80
years of age and leaves a family.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Furniture Demolished.

A gas stove in the residence of H. e.
Address, of South Balch St, exploded
Tuesday. No one was injured. but
the kitchen furniture was demolish-
ed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
BEDSTEAD
Caught Fire In Hospital at
ChiIdren's Home.
Captain C. M. Smith Was Painfully
Injured by a Fall.

A report Wednesday morning that
the Childrens Home on s. Arlington
st. was burning sent thrill of horror
through the citizens of Akron,
The rumor started from an alarm
of fire from box 63 and u blaze was
found in the hostipal adjoining the
home. Fortunately no serious dam
age resulted and $50 will repair the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Edward s. Bolton, Akron. .........2 "a
Nina g. Brown, Akron. ......... .21
Grooms occupation, bookeeper.
Samuel Trcap. Akron ........... .65
Ludesky McMullen, Barberton. -. .65
Groom's occupation, laborer.
William III. Ballot, Akron. .........2 .2S
Nettie G. Henry, Akron ......... "a
Groom's occupation, silver finisher,
William r. Sheetz, Akron. ........ %
Anna Wcllock, Akron ..........25 %
Groom's occupation, laborer.
Norman Raber, Myersville. ...... .2S
Savannah Hall, Myersyllle. ...... .21
Groom's occupation, laborer.
Charles Newman, Akron. ........ .23
Hettie Williams. Akron. ......... 10
Groom's occupation, clerk.
Harry A. Schaffer, Akron. ....... .2S
Rachel Fearbye. Akron ,.......... 80
Grom's occupation, barber.
Edward l.. Hughes. Cleveland. 80. .26
Estella Detrick, Akron ............2 .23
Grooms occupation, railroad man.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Easy.

Benham--There isn't room here to
swing a cat.
Mrs. Benham-Then we won't have IA
cat.-Brooklyn Life.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
Zoo .eate TO Classify

WANTED-Bright young man to call
on professional and business men;
something new; money maker Ad-
dress B. S. Co., this office. 214-217%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26
LAST LINKS.

The Akron Humane society, which or
ganized a week ago, will hold meet
ing at the City building this evening.
All citizens interested in the work of a
humane society are invited to attend.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26

Captain Robert Outlet, of the police
force and wife spent Christmas in
Cleveland.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-12-26

The cold blasts of winter will
rage from now until March. 1t is
good policy to keep yourself well
protected and comfortably clad.
We can supply you with all sizes
and all grades of Underwear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
Building
Portland.
Petitions Pouring In to Con.
greSsman Allen.
uFRcIAL TO TIE fRESs.l

Washington. February 12.-Congress-
man Allen has recommend Nathaniel A.
Burnell for postmattsr at Cumberland
Mills. There has been lively contest foI
the office, Mr.. Charles II. Goodell having
a large petition Of about 207 LANES. MIR.
Burnell who is an old soldier was backed
by petition Of about 245 names.
MIR. Allen has received largely signed
petitions from business houses, banks and
leading citizens asking for a new Federal
building In Portland for the United
States courts. He will bring these re.
t!tions TO the attention Of tie committee
on public buildings and grounds.
The Secretary Cf the Treasury has made
his report of the shrends paid ty the
Unitsd STATES to the verlous agricultural
colleges. Inc UpiVersity of Maine re-
ceives twenty-five thousand dollars this
year. This amo1nt has increased regular
Iy a thousand dollars year for ten
yeDra.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
The Cause Of the Fire
Is a Mystery.
Total Loss Amounts to Several
Thousands OF Dollars.

The alarm from box SO, shortly before
two clock this morning was occasioned
a by a fire In the four story brick block
at b14-l6 Congress street occupied BY
Foster, Avery Il Co., and by the photo
graphic studio Of Morrow and Roberts.
The blaze was hard one to fight and
the less from IL will be large.
Fred Harvey, the night clerk at Schlot-
terbeok & Foss' drug store discovered the
fire. When he first saw 1t the smoke was
coming ont from beneath the roof on the
street side of the building. Edward j..
Quinn. who happened to be In the store
at the time sized up the situation quickly
and ran to box SO which Is on the Msohi-
gonne engine ko1se. BY the time the IRE
men reached ths spot the smoke was oom-
ing out into ths street in dense black
clouds, hut there was no show of the blaze.
Fred Harvey knowing that some people
slept in the upper stories of this building
tried to awaken them by hammering oi
the door at the foot Of the stair case but
did not succeed. Fortunately the persons
In the building were awakened by the
alarm.
Foster, Avery s. Co.. occupy the ground
floor of the building and three stories In
the rear. On the third floor was room
which was occupied by IL. q. Crown, A.
L.. Bod we'll, Al Smith and Guy @. Ather-
son, who are employed by Foster. Avery
81 Co. One OF these young men was
awakened by the sound Of the fire bells
and on investigating found that the
building was full OF smoke Thsy lost NO
time In getting to the street.
On thc'ssocnG and laird 1oors OF TIE
building In front is the Photographic
parlor OF Morrow and Robert. They
have in the center OF the building under
the roof large gallery with glass top.
The fire is thought to have started on the
fourth floor Of the building somewhere In
the rear. but of course it was impossible
to tell this morning the cause Of 10 or
Just where 1t originated.
The first thing that Captain Butler and
Hoseman Rowe Of the chemical engine
did on reaching the spot was to put on
resplrators and go mp onto the floor where
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
10 Pages.

the nsmts Of several hundred Of the
earnest Republicans Of the city, would al
80 bear those Of many leaders Of the party
In other towns and cities.
At the head table were Eeated: Carroll
W. Morrill,, Gov. Powers, Chief Justice
wiswelI, Congressman O'Grady, George
p. wsscott, Mayor o. W. Robintou, ex-
Gov. Cleaves, Hon. II. n. Heath, George
NJ. Seiders, Major II. s. Melcher, Bank
Examiner Timterlake, Seth L. Lsrrabse,
Frank L Moore, Rev. DIR. Blanchard, ex-
Mayor Randall, Clark Barker, Col. u. n.
Boothby, Col I. p. Shaw, James 4.
Hewey and other prominent Republicans.
The banquet committee, to whom the
success OF the dinner was so largely due,
wes composed Of Lieutenant Col. John
ID. Printable, chairman; Henry "A.
Elicit, secretary and treasurer; Harry X.
Virgin, Edward p. Chase. Carroll W.
Morrill,, william q. Soule, Benjamin
Gribbin, Fred A. Bibber. Charles N.
Trefethep, william ii. Dugsn, George
Libby, Thomas Payne, Frank L Moore
and Sylvsnus Bourne. Chairman Prin-
dable was In all places at oncs and was
iudefstigable 10 his sttsnt!ons to the
guests OF the evening. Notwithstanding
that he is stili suffering from the effects
Of Illness, Col. Frlndabis gave abundant
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
THREW A BEER GLASS.
Biddeford Man Held for Assault ON HIS
wife.

Biddeford, February 12.-Alphonso
Lorenger was held in the sum of 500
after pleading guilty in the police court,
to wait the outcome of injuries which he
inflicted upon his wife, Exilla, with a
beer tumbler at their home on Alfred
street Saturday night. The glass struC k
her in the head ard broke in many
pieces. One side of her head was bad
ly cut, while an eye was also injured.
Dr.. Fortin was called in to dress the
wounds.
The Lorengers were having jollifca-
tion Saturday night with a generous su. :
ply of beer. During a dispute, Lorons
standing about seven feet away from his
wife, threw the beer glass at her with
disastrous effect.
Mrs. Lorenger screamed and neighbors
who rushed in found the woman's face
covered with blood.
Deputy Marshal Morgan found Loren
ger badly intoxicated, and placed hin
under arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13

Seldom has thers teen given dinner
In the city OF oItland at which larger
number sat around the tables than the
company Of enthusiastic and earnest he-
publioans who attended the annual ban
quet of the Lincoln club at the Fall
M outh hotel last evening. The dinner
was given In observance of the slst ami
versary Of the birth Of the Martyr Pre'i-
dent In whose memory the club was
named. The Lincoln clubs annual din
ner Ia an event OF more than looal I'M
portance. 1t brings together tie lending
Republicans of tie city and each year
theY entertain rome Of the eminent Re
publloans of Maine and Other statas-
When the arrangements were made for
last evenings dinner 1t was thought that
the company would number, perhaps, ESQ
persons, but SO many desired to avail
themselves of this opportunity to testify
TO their Republicanism and to listen to
the eulogies paid to the memory OF A bra
ham Lincoln by the eloquent speakers of
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
he Lincoln Club Banquet at
Falmouth Last Night.
Addresses by Congressman
O'Crady of N. Y. and Others.

the evening, that there were over four
hundred waiting when the doors of the
dining rooms were thrown open. at short
ly aftGr eight O'Clock. 1t was q situation
to test the resources of the committee OF
arrangements and Landlord Nunns. but
they were equal to the emergency. Six
long tables and many smaller ones filled
all the available space In ths great dining
hall. All the private dining rooms were
slso in use and tables were set up In the
State Of Maine room and the parlor. The
dining hall was appropriately decorated
with American flags and portraits OF
Lincoln. Mckinley, Resd and Blaine; the
tables, with their glistening glass and
silver on snow white Damask, presented
an attractive appearance and it was a
jolly party which sat at the Falmouth
mahogany. Notwithstanding the unex-
pected size of the gathering the service
was prompt and the delicious dinner was
exoellently served.
A list of the guests. besides including
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
(TALK No. 1l5.)
CUTTING AND TRYING.

There are two ways Of fitting glas-
fes to the eyes. One way Is by 'out-
ting and trylng." This method con-
sisis of giving the customer a0Dut
what he ieems to need and II they
don't suit. trying again and SO on. II
tie patient ia ''patient" in every
senfe possibly TIE right glass may
tie found af,er awhile You would
hardly call this scientific work
though. TIE otser plan Is to take
the measure of eye accurately and
carefully and then supply the glass
that fits. II the optioian understands
his business he can almost always
give the correct glass the first time.
Except In cases where regular
course of lens Treatment Is necessary,
one examination and cIe pair OF
glasses does the business. 1t is my
business to fit the eyes by aocursts
mea easursmsnts and not by guess work.
In ninety-nine casss out OF a hum
dred l only need TO see you once.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bure au for yesterday, Feb. IL, taken at
p. M, meridian time, the observation fol
each section being given in this order
Temperature, direction of wind, state Of
weather.
Boston. 8s, E, rain; New York. 40
NE, rain; Philadelphia, 40, E, rain;
Washington, 40. e. rain; Albany, "a,
S, raini Buffalo. A. s, raipi De.
troit, 40. SE, rain; Chicago, so, NE,
rain; St. Paul, l2, w, clear
Huron, OAK, 20, NV. cldy; Bis
marck, Id, NV, cldy; Jacksonville, 10
s, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.
An Attempted Murder and Suicide In
Aroostook County.

Bangor. February IA special to the
Whig from Caribou says that an attempt
ed murder and suicide occurred three
miles from that village late this after.
noon. Norman Campbell shot Mrs.
Whitehead in the face and then shot
himself. He died Immediately. At 8
O'clock this evening the woman was
still alive. Jealousy is the supposed
cause OF the tragedy.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
THE WEATHER.

Boston, February 12.--Local forecast:
Tuesday rain, brisk to high easterly
winds, Wednesday fair and colder; fresh
to brisk westerly winds.
Washington, February 12.-Forecast
for Tuesday and Wednesday: New Eng
land-Rain Tuesday; fair and colder
Wednesday; increasing southwesterly
winds.
Storm signals are displayed from Del
aware Breakwater to Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

, Portland, Feb. II, la0o-Ths local
weather bureau records the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. SOAP; thermome-
ter, So: dew point, 3S; rel. humidity,
100; direction of wind, Sc; wind veloc-
ity, 10; state of weather, 1t. rain.
Sp. m. Barometer. 30.SS3; thermome.
ter, IS; dew point, 3S; rel. humidity, 90;
direction of wind, Sc; wind velocity, Is;
state of weather, cloudy.
Max. temp. Al; min. temp, SO; mean
temp, 81; max. wind velocity, IS Sc,
preclpitation-24 hours 20
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
STOP RUNNING

for a ear. Many people have died from heart
troIbls trying to make UP time lost waiting for
the FIRE to come up so as to get breakfast.
Kindle fies with BENSoNS ALWAYS
READY CHARCOAL, ana 1t saves lots OF time.
BIG BAG, Zoe, AT ALL GRoCERs.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13
LESLIE WILL SURRENDER.

New York, Fetrnsry I2-Di triot At
torney Clark of Brooklyn toright eutho.
Tized the statement that Cecil Les'i
lgs agent for the Franklin svrti ste
would surrender u the authoti les aau
give evidence for the state.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-13

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