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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
Making an investigation Of
Firms Affairs.
Whereabouts of A. NJ. Stark and His
~ Son Are Unknown. q

The Cleveland authorities claim that
o portion of the goods that were
handled bye A. NJ. Stark & Son were
shipped to this city. The members of
the firm are missing and an investiga.
ton is now being made. Creditors
make some serious charges.
The following, in reference to the
affair appears in the Cleveland Leader
today:
Orders We're issued yesterday ny
Referee Remington to the United
States Marshal to take charge of the
stock of the firm of a., NJ. Stark K
Son, at No. 56 Frankfort st.
Deputy Marshal Kelley assumed
charge of the goods in the store. The
stock is valued at $1,000. A large
number of cases We're found which
were supposed to be filled with goods,
but instead We're empty. The stock
is a varied one. There seems to be
everything in the store that could be
ordered. Chamois skins. engineers
waste, roll top desks, gas fixtures, and
cigars We're discovered.
The front windows of the store have
been frosted to the middle of the sec
ond pane. obstructing the view of the
interior from the street. a. NJ, Stark
and his son Max lived in the rear of
the store, though this was not discov-
cred until the deputy made an investl-
CATION yesterday. More creditors were
heard from Yesterday, and the claims
now amount to about $4,000. w. II.
lloyd, who was retained by Stark S
Son at the commencement yof their
financial difficulties, called a. meeting
last Monday of the attorneys for the
creditors then known and Informed
them that he did not know Of the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
DECOY DUCKS
Were Shot by Hunters
Who Mistook Them For
the Real Thing.
"Shep" Haynes, "Rus" /"
Wilson and a Farmer,
Associated With One Another
at Long Lake.
The Farmer Ordered "Shep" and
"Rus" to "FIy For Home"
The Farmer Ordered "Shep" and
"Rus" to "FIy For Home"

When "shep" Haynes and "Rus"
Wilson, mighty hunters OF Akron,
went to Long Lake Wednesday after
a few Mallard ducks. they went with
no other intention than that Of bring
ing home the desired game. But they
brought no birds home, even though
they did shoot often enough to kill
thousand.
Carefully creeping along the edge Of
the lake, the espied n flock CT fine
birds floating about peacefully and
gracefully on the water.
Hist" said the hunters in one
breath
They stopped long enough to hold
consultation, relative to the best meth
ods of taking the game.
Finally it was decided that Haynes
was to hide in some bushes near the
edge of the lake. while Wilson would
steal into a position that would ena-
BILE him to chase the birds directly over
the artillery in charge of Mr.. Haynes.
1t was the further intention to put
salt on the tails of such birds as could
be approached easily, thus making it
possible to bring some of the fowls
home alive for pets.
BY and by Wilson got within range
of the birds. They did not move, to-
tally ignoring the hunters presence.
Mr.. Wilson was much vexed to think
that the ducks did not recognize him,
nor even indicate by their actions
that they knew him by reputation as
a hunter They were we'll behaved
fowls and didn't even go to the So
cial formality of asking Mr.. Wilson
for chew Of fine cut, or even inquir-
ing "How's tricks"
These are doubtless young ducks
soliloquized Mr.. Wilson. "and have
never heard of my poweress as hunt
er, else by this time they had demon
strated their recognition of me by i'm
mediate and simultaneous fight.
Therefore, be it resolved. l will go to
and shoot the misguided life out of
these stupid birds"
He shot volley after volley of hot
SQOC lutO tHe HOCh VI uuShS. Ihcy
did not move; and Wilson was angry.
So also was Haynes, who was hiding
in the bushes, aud not getting chance
to shoot.
Presently, but not pleasantly. the
sound of an angry voice disturbed the
peaceful calm Of the day.
"What'n the name of Sam Hill are
you'ns doin'?" inquired the voice.
Think I've got nothin' else to do but
put up decoys for you city fellers ter
shoot at. Now get, or I'll fill both
you fuller of shot than them birds
are"
And Messrs. Wilson and Haynes
did get" They kept on getting"
with but one desire, and that was to
accumulate space between themselves
and an angry farmer, who had located
decoys for his own use, not theirs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
Of the members Of the

whereabouts of the members OF the
firm.
Mr.. Boyd stated TO the attorneys
that he was retained by the firm on
Feb. II TO resist attachment proceed
ings Instituted by the Consolidated In.
candescent Light company, OF New
York city, which maintained that
Stark & Son were in reality the mem
bers of the firm of Schneider Broth
ers Of Detroit, who had disappeared,
leaving many creditors, Of which the
Incandcscent Light company was one.
On this occasion G. +. Riblet, the liv-
eryman, who had done much teaming
for Stark e. Son, went on the re.deliv-
cry bond and the Sheriff relinqulshetl
control of the attached goods. On Feb.
27 Mr.. Boyd said second attachment
proceeding was begun by the New
York company. At this time A. NJ.
Stark informed Attorney Boyd that he
wished to go out of the city for n day
or two and would be back with the
proper witnesses to prove tnat he was
not Schneider, Of the Detroit firm. A
day or two later Mr. Boyd received a
telephone message from Stark saying
that he would be in his office in few
minutes, but he did not appear. Since
then Attorney Boyd said he had not
been able to locate his client.
Attorney Cannon, of the law firm Of
White, Johnson, McCaslin & Cannon,
representing several of the creditors,
AYERS that Stark received large con-
signments of goods. These were often
resbipped as soon as they reached the
depot, Mr.. Cannon says. Records
have been found, he said where goods
had been sold by statesmen and usli-
ally far below the cost price. At Ak
ron, Mr.. Cannon said large amount
of merchandise was disposed of.
NJ. B. and III. III. Johnson, of this
city, representing the New York com.
pany, and representative Of that
company, met Stark in the Office OF
Attorney Boyd and accused him Of be
ing Schneider, of Detroit Stark
stoutly denied this charge, and in spite
of the presence of the representative
of the firm who had sold the goods in
Detroit, maintained that he had never
done business in that city, and de-
clared that he came to this city from
Chicago.
The United States authorities are
looking for the two members Of the
firm of Stark & Son.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
Steamship Tickets to Europa

Via all leading lines at lowest rates.
For tickets and full information be
sure and see G. D. Honodlc. ticke:
agent, Union depot, Akron. Feb 1C-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09

present outlook for the Sunday school
was brighter than he ever saw 1t, not
on account Of anything he had done
but from the active work being done
by all, and the many earnest prayers
that were going up to God for its sue
cess. Fourteen new scholars were ad
mitted last Sabbath.
Wm. Brown was next called upon
for a vocal solo, but was excused.
Mr.. Charles Pfahl was then called
upon to pay his respects to Rev. Zinn
in German, which he did in very able
manner.
Messrs. Ora Hoerger, president Of
st. Paurs Luther League, Warren
Fraze. Oliver Richards and John
Straub also made brief remarks.
All departed at "a late hour wishing
success to Rev. Zinn in his new
charge.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
CHANGE
In Place Of Holding Fifth Ward Caucus
The Revised List.

The Democratic City Executive com
mittee has changed the place Of hold
ing the Fifth ward caucus from Hoff-
mans barber shop near the corner Of
Main and Bartges streets, TO the hall
over the PEOPLES Savings bank, known
as Goodrich hail."
The caucuses VIII therefore be held
at the follpriRgeFlaee -.
First ward Qfee Barnett's barn.
Second ward-Central Engine House.
: Third ward-Mayor's court room.
Z Fourth ward-Turner hall, Grant St
Fifth ward-Good hall, over Peo-
ple's Savings bank.
Sixth ward-Engine house.
The caucuses will he held next Tues
day night, convention Wednesday
night.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
RECEPTION
rendered Rev. and Mrs. Zinn by His
Pensioners.

Wednesday evening. March Z, the
members and friends Of st. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran church, corner
W. Thornton and May SITS. rendered
their new pastor. Rev. J, Zinn and
family reception in the parlors Of the
church. The decorations of bunting,
cut flowers and potted plants were
beautiful. Supper consisting of oys-
ters, cold meatos, hot coffee, fruits and
many other good things were served
from 5 to 8 o'clock. Two hundred
guests We're present. L. d. Chaplin
acted as toast master. In calling the
asemblage to order he stated that tine
exercises would be of an impromptu
nature, that no one would know what
their subjects would be until called
upon to speak. Rev. Zinn responded
to the first toast, What does our new
pastor see in the future for st. Paui's
church," III the course Of his remarks
Rev. Iinn paid glowing tribute to the
church, and pictured a very bright fu-
ture for it. Mrs. Zinn was called up
OH but begged TO be excused. Rev, j.
Welsh spoke OH the subject, what
can you say of st. Paul's people?" He
thanked all for their kindness to him
while acting as their pastor and ex
pressed sorrow for having to leave
them.
Trinity Lutheran church relations
to st: Paul. was ably discussed by Mr.
John Feudner.
Our, Sunday school was the subject
assigned H, F. Burgner, superintend-
ent. He said in his remarks that the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09

treatment for me which followed to the best OF
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raver miss an opportunity to recommend It.
] hope all suffering ladies will consult him for
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Letters TO Dr. Pierce are treated In the most
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Women would understand their own men.
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles Peterson, Akron. ........ 10
Annie Johnson, Akron. ........,.. %
Grooms occupation, laborer.
Clark Simms, Akron. ...2I
Bessie Early, Akron. ...............22
Grooms occupation, porter.
John NJ. Rogler, Barberton. ...... 80
Dora E. Cady, Barberton. 20
Grooms occupation, match maker.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-09

Full returns of McGovern-Gardnel
fight at John Koerber's Friday nig-lt
Alaska forum., 1900-09-27
EFT. Townsend tells the Forum

'ot people you know: B.S. Stev41- son will work for the government at St. Michael this winter, his wife and son will winter III Frisco. Dur 11S the storm Seqt. II the waves unde. mined the bank and drew lis cabin with all it's contents into t e sea. CA. Rice is with the cod storage Co., al s. Michael. Chas. Richmond has charge of all A.C. stores there. F.. D. Howe and Prank Moses of the A.C.Co have gone out 1o return in the spring. Miss F la fiopWoodis runninga lodging house at Nome, Mrs. WoereEe arrived at G:bbon OH the Katie H. and the Eenhal doctor of the post Is happy, lie U .S.S. Jeff Davis came up as iAr as Anvik with the Katie II. haVing a full cargo of crackers and be>t for the indians who are totally destitute.
 -> sunptious and at the same tim : III >st dainty afternoon teas was rendered by Mrs N'iggin at her pleasant home, Thursday after noon, to the following ladies: Mesdames Walbridge, Langford Ningate, Edwards, Baker, Carratt, 'uDCan and Misses Parke and Gar
 The table was done iii l>ink
 In II i2bOn, covers were laid fur
 T, cleverly arranged and during ,':e four courses a sight never seen before ill Rampant will not soon be forgotten by those present,
 The J. C. dance Thurs lay night, i'll the new hall, on the polished foor. excellent music and with Rampant s elete present was all event i'll tue history of the camp. Tie dance continued from S:3o to , all entering into tile spirit of the 3ccasion and enjoyed the fun to the utmost, The boys lil tham5 elves proud and when Floor Manag1r smith announced that tue dances would be repeated every two weeks
 E present fully demonstrated
 approval.
 II. Bremen is able to be out
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

The report of the COMMITTEES that has
been considering the vaughan's bridge
matter is given in another column. The
committee had before them these PROPOSE
tions: To make temporary repairs at a
cost of 5000; to build steel bridge at
a cost of $3.50, 600; to construct n pile
bridge with steel draw at cost of Sl33,
600. The committee disapproved Of the
first because If the war department
should order the widening Of the draw,
as 1t very likely WILL the money spent
in temporary repairs would have been
practically thrown away; 1t disapproved
of the second because 1t was too expen-
sive; it recommended the third, and sug-
gested the appropriation of Se5, zoo to
begin the filling to the harbor commits
sioner's line which Is contemplated this
year. The conclusion which the commit
tee came to seems to be the only feasible
one under the circumstances. The ex-
penditure of S230, 200 in the present condi-
ton of the city's 1nances for steel
bridge is out of the question, and it
would be folly to spend SIS, 900 on repairs
which were almost any day liable to
be rendered useless by an order from the
war department to widen the draw.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05
A PORTLAND SCHOOL.
To the Editor Of the Press;


Having little time at my disposal yes
terday forenoon, while passing through
your city, and like many travellers, feel
ing a prejudice against spending it In
railroad stations, although If all were Is
interesting as yours it would not be q
hardship, conceived the idea of visiting
one of your schools, about which / had
often read.
Upon inquiry I found had ample
time to carry out my thought, and 50
boarding the proper car / was carried to
within easy stones throw of the place.
1t exceeded my expectations. found 1t
upon slightly tract of ground, overlook
ing your beautiful harbor, with its. p c.
turesque islands, with a large, well ar
ranged play ground. The building itself
was massive and dignified- The Interior
with it's fine class rooms, Offices, lava
tories, was finished to correspond with its
external part. / do not know the name
of the school of architecture from which
the plan was drawn. only know its
strength and dignity impressed me.
The rooms and halls were decorated
with casts, friezes, etchings, engravings,
fined photographs nearly all classical.
Lincoln, Grant and many more great
men looked from THAR pedestals. In one
curner of the hall was tbs statue Of
Michael Angelo when child, with .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

face deeply Intent ON ~ ns<his bioek
singing chi1dren arestsd emo frem casE
hooks and cornnrs- Nature We'd With
Art In the prodncti ons of some Of hen
ehoicsss sssssnrss. asrns. psan r1hos;
stairs and hall& was carried hack %
my yuzlfh. when I used 10 spend days In
the old Athencum ON Beacon street, Bos-
ton, filed with rare works Of art, now
merged into the Art Gallery ON Coplcy
Square. and wondered n al the school
this one In its educational influence.
was told that your Woman's Literary
Union had furnished many Of the casts
and pictures, as they have done in many
other schools Of Portland, and I fslt llke
saying, An hail TO this organisation Of
/ have been Interested In schools all my
Iffe, having des0enisd from q long lins Of
school teachers, and always SEX IN
keep In touch with them and their
methods. IL was with good deal OF In
ssrsss. and curiosity. Psrhspss that I
Of the school, and I found thsm fully
in accord with the spirit Of the place
cultivated. refined, apd grnciousIy cour-
teous-the hast mentioned Qualification
as sweet 30 the heart Of an old wayfarer,
with scarce kith or kin. The time that
i visited the schooi was that set apart tor
the singing lessons, and 1 was allowt d
TO visit the Glasses and listen to their
sweet. pure voices rs they sang their
unison and part songs with q precision
that did one good 10 listen 70 them
And being little Of musician myself
was more than charmed with their
knowledge Of music In Its theoretical as
well as practical sense Upon inquiry l
found their music teacher, Lady who
SEEMED TO be q most thorough musician
herself. and one with the mother heart
strongly developed, 50 that her pupils
are like clay In the potter's hand. Shs
could do with them as she chose.
But the time came for me to get back
to my station and the train that was to
take me far away, and 1 rcluctantly
turned my back upon the place that
seemed 80 nsar an ideal one. And now
willis I am being whixzed over the
country alonerhnd uncared for, l write
this listle note 30 you partly that may
pay tribute to this, your school, and
partly to say that the hours and the days
will seem more beautiful and bright
because chance set me down I'm your
midst yesterday forenoon.
wAYFARER.
Iuua O iona
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05
NO night to Ugfiness.

The woman who Is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
enc who would be attractive must keep
her health. II she is weak, sickly and an
run down, she viii be nervous and irrita-
trouble, her impure bloed will cause
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters Is
the best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood 1t gives strong nerves. bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complex
ing woman Of a rundown invalid Only
50 cents at III. p. 3. Goods 577 Con-
gress street, and II. G.. STAIRS Drug
Store, Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05
CURRENT COMMENT.
CONGRESSIONAL ORATORY.
(Boston Herald-)

The present session of Congress has
been reasonably short in point OF dura-
zion, but not in eioquence. Already the
proceedings and speeches I'LL nearly 700C
pages of the Congressional Record, and
will pass that figure. The Record for the
entire session Of the Fifty fourth Congress
did not run up to 1000 pages. and for
the first session of the fify-fifth there
were less than 5000 pages.
A SENSIBLE CENSUS.
(Boston Advertiser.)
Tne operations of the census bureau
under Director Merriam are such as may
we'll win for his administration Of that
department q general endorsement, Ii
his policy Is carried out in accordance
1t looks as II the policy of the Office were
primarily to SO cure the most efficient EN-
ployees obtainabie, and TO carry out the
work on the very principles that would
be observed In any great business house
where efficiency Is the one great test in
all departments. Still further, the work
Is being pushed with such energy and
ability that it Is probable that the main
work of the census will be completed
within about two years-in striking con-
trast to the slip-shod and lazy methods
that prevailed under some former admin
istrations. The work has begun with an
ease and swing that Is surprising, be-
cause every branch OF the service Ia under
the constant inspection of Its superiors
and the very fact that 1t is understood
that failure or incompetency in any
branch OF the work means the instant
dismissal Of the responsible employee has
infused a notable energy into the work OF
the whole system
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

The suggestion Of Governor Allen OF
Porto Rico that all bills and resolutions
affecting that island should be submitted
to the Porto Rican authorities before
adoption struck President Mckinley so
favorabiy that he directed Secretary Hay
to make 1t known to the two houses with
the addition Of q statement to the Ell ect
that he favored the plan, and he had Sec
Rotary Hay inform the President pro
tempore of the Senate that he favored the
adoption of rule submitting the bills
and resolutions relating to all OF the
insular possessions TO local authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses Of Their
papers changed as often Us they may desire BY
notifying the ONCE
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

1t would be interesting to know why
these petitions for the enforcement of the
prohibitory Law are not sent to the
sheriff Office as well as to the mayors.
The sheriff is furnished with a special
force for this very work, and it is made
his particular duty to enforce this law.
''Sheriffs and their deputies" says the
statute, "shall diligently and faithfully
inquire into all violations Of law, within
their respective counties, and institu te
proceedings against violations or sup
posed violations Of law, and particularly
the laws against the Illegal sale Of intox-
icating liquors, and the keeping Of drink
ing houses and tippling shops, gambling
houses or places, and houses of i'll fame"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-05

If Congress adjourns on Wednesday, a.
will have been the shortest long" session
for more than thirty years. Generally
the long Iession extends into July, and
not infrequently into August. Undoubt-
eddy this session has been cut short large
1y by the desire existing among the MEM
bers of both parties 10 be free to enter
the presidential campaign, which will be
formally opened when the Republican
convention meets at Phiiadelphis on
June Il. Though many important
measures which were planned for
this session have gone over TO the next
without final action, many have been
PASSED. The House was plunged at
the very outset into heated controversy
as to the method of getting rid Of Roberts,
the Mormon representative from Utah,
and few debates for many years have
been watched with more interest than
was the one which this question preeipi-
tated. While there was q general agrees
ment that Roberts should go, there was
grave difference of opinion as to the
manner of his going. The question was
whether he should be kept out Of his
seat altogether, or whether he should be
admitted and then expelled. The OBJ
jections to the first method were largely
constitutional, and they were argued
with great force by Congressman Little
field Of this State and Congressman De
Almond of Missouri. They were over
ruled by the House, however, which de-
sided that Roberts should not be admit