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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
BOYCOTT
Of Railway Operators
Seems to Have Had Its
Effect.
Old Settlers Are Enjoy
ing an Outing.
They Arrived In Large Numbers
tuesday.
1t Is the Erie's Most Popular Annual
Event.

Local telegraphers have received Sc
yeral pamphlets issued by Frank s.
Cannon, third ylce-presldent and gen.
eral manager of the Southern rail-
way.
1t will he remembered that the tele-
graphcrs on that system struck last
April for better salaries. The rail
road company won out and the opera
tors instituted a boycott against the
road. The boycott is still I'm effect
and has been so complete, that 1t Is
the belief of the local operators that
the road now desires TO set itself
right before the public.
OLD SETTLERS.
Three trains on the Erie, carrying
800 people from points in Indiana,
passed through this city Tuesday 1t
is estimated that 210 of the excur-
sionists left the trains IN Akron, and
for the next thirty days, will visit In
and around Summit county. The
first division arrived at 1870 n. m,
and the remaining sections steamed
in during the afternoon. The event
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
SPINE INJURED.
Carpenter Fell From Derrick to the
Ground.

j, r.. Craig, a carpenter, employed
on the new recitation hall at Buchtel
college, was seriously injured We'd
nesday morning by falling from the
top of derrick to the ground The
derrick fcll on top of him, He was
taken to his home $40 Spiccr ST., in an
ambulance. The most serious injury
Is to his spine.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
DISBANDED
minister Extraordinary" viii Not
Appear In Akron.

"rhe Minister Extraordinary" a
comic opera which started the season
from indianapolis with bright pros.
poets. gorgeous costumes and plenty
cf financial backing, disbanded at
GAINESVILLE last Saturday. The play was
billed for the Grand In this city, for
Saturday afternoon and evening. Man.
ager Albaugh has been notified to can
eel the date. ,u.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
AT 7.3O tomorrow evening is our
grand opening. j. Koch & Co.
Campaign Tour.

Elmira, N. Y, Sept. 26.-(Spl)-Hon,
John b. Stanchfield, Democratic can
dldate for .Governors will start from
this city on his tour of the state on
Friday of this week. He will speak
at Dansville, Friday afternoon ana at
Mount Morris, Friday evening.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
MILL PROPERTY
Transferable Goodyear Tire & Rub
f" ber COMPANY.

A deed was filed today by the Akron
Strawboard company conveying its
property on River St, to the Goodyear
Tire aud Rubber company. The con
sideration is not given. The buildings
have been occupied by the purchasers
for some time.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
1850 South Main Street.

"A guest at ST, Paul hotel who
didn't like his plate Of beans was made
10 eat every blessed one of them by a
stranger who carried an ugly looking
revolver"
Seems TO me these Boston fellers
are carrying their loyalty to home in
stitutions little too far Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
| BICYCLIST
Too Fleet For Robber.
Watchman Saved Himself
From HoIdup
BY Mounting His Wheel
and Scorching.
Barberton's Real Estate Mar
ket Lively.
Council Will Consider a Lighting
Contract.
Council Will Consider a Lighting
Contract.

Barberton, Sept. 26.-An attempt
was made to hold up Frank w. Tay-
lor, timekeeper for the Columbia
Chemical Company, at 1870 o'clock
last night.
| Yesterday was pay day at the Soda
Ash works and the highwayman evil
IDENTIFY expected to get Taylor's two
weeks salary.
Taylor was riding his bicycle, and
when between the NJ. 70. and U. b.
churches on Third st. a voice yelled .
Hay, captain, wait n minute" Tay-
lor jumped off his wheel and walked
to the sidewalk thinking friend
wanted to talk to him. Instead Of
any acquaintance, however, as Taylor
quickly discovered, he was a big six
footer, and wore cap. He grew sus-
picious and asked the stranger at n
short distance, what he wanted.
| Damn you, want you" explained
the thug, and made leap for Taylor
Taylor was too spry for him, how
ever, for he mounted his wheel and
rode to II. A. Huene's house on Lake
ave, where lie rooms, dlstancing the
highwayman. From n window Taylor
saw the man standing across the
street from A., A. Moore's house for
nearly half an hour after The attempt
ed hold up.
The citizens are dissatisfied with the
light being furnished by the A. & C..
II. X. II. Co. Their contract expires
next month. According to certain
Councilmen the town wants a change.
10 get this change the matter must
he submitted to n vote of the peoplc
at the November election. Therefore
Solicitor Everhard has been instructed
to prepare necessary legislation TO
bring tho matter before the people.
The Misses Ora and Edna Jones en-.
tcrtained friends last evening M tbcir
home, Crokanole was played and Mrs.
j. II. Rogers won first prize. while
Miss Hopkins was awarded consolo.
ion favors. Light refreshments were
served. Everybody enjoyed pleasant
time.
Tho Barberton Land company. Mr..
w. A. Johnston, manager, has sold
lots as follows: 10 John Paul. Lake
st.; Barney McGrady Lake St, Thos.
Evans ,Tuscarawas ave, between See.
ond and Bolivar road, Martin IL. Stcn.
: der. Tuscarawas ave; John Tokcr,
Tucscarawas ave.
Henry Herman, our popular mer-
chant, has returned here after three
days absence in Akron During that
time his announcement 20 wed Miss
Lottie Fuerst, of 357 $, Main st., was
made.
Miss Stella Young, of Laud, Ind, is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Eta IL.
| Marsh
, Mr. Frank SeigfrIed Is home from
Springfield on visit
Il. +. Palmer of Akron, Democratic
candidate for Sheriff, made many
friends here yesterday.
Art Baker disturbed the peaceful
: neighborhood at Johnson's Corners
10 last night. Constable Swinehart ar
a rested him and II cost him 81 aud
g costs for being boisterous.
= Tel. 1856 Star Laundry. J.
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
Combination Dinner Buckets 10c.

We place on sale Saturday morning
Sept. 20, mt 3 o'clock, 800 combination
dinner buckets which we will sell ut
the special price of Zoe each. Sale
to continue until all are sold. Don't
miss this great bargain, at j. j. Bras
aemle's DC and Zoe store, No. 11S 5.
Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
Hammels Business College.

Has corps Of experienced, wide
awake teachers; thorough courses of
study; up-to-date methods; fine equip
ment; low tultltion rate, and the en-
dorsement of the leading business and
professional men who employ it's
graduates. Call and see the school in
session.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26

Official History Of Galveston Hood,
horrois Of n stricken city ny told by
survivors. illustrated, 500 pages. price
~ Large commissions; freight
pald; outfits free. xix cents for postage
quick. The publishers, 3l3 Dearborn
", Chicago.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
WOOD
Will Refer Illegal Voting
to the Board.
The Question Wall Call Forth Some
Warm Debates.

Havana Sept. --(Spl.)-Governor
General Wood has decided to refer the
matter of the annulment by the Board
of Cauyassers of votes cast in the re-
cent election, to the constitutional con-
vention, the election law providing that
disputes regarding the validity of bal
lots shall be decided in this way.
There are movements among the del
egates of the various political parties
TO hold meetings before the convention
assemblies, in order to formulate their
policies. Some OF the delegates say
that the question of the cancelled
votes will give rise 10 violent debates
in the convention.
Rafael Cruz Perez has been appoint
ed chief justice, He was formerly a
iudgeof the Supreme court of Havana
Senor Iado, president of the Audiencla
of Santiago, has been appointed a
Judge of the Havana Supreme Court
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26

Is known as the Old Settlers Excur-
occurrence with the Erie company.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26

Prof. r. G. Bay, a pen artist, has
been added to the faculty at Ham
mel's Business college.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26

LOST Monday, on Main ST., near the
fire engine house, an envelope con
tanning two deeds. Finder please ny
turn to this o.rce. 136-13S%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26
Zoo y9aCe TO Classify

WANrED-Gi to do housework in
small family. Apply to Mrs. John
W. Baker, 135 Ash st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-26

Try the Democrats want columns.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
White Goods.

Never has the demand for
White Dress Fabrics been so
great nor has our supply
been so large and varied, and
SO enthusiastically approved by
our customers as now.
We have been able to secure
some late i1nportations at a
price that justifes us in call
ing your attention to them as
genuine and unusual bargains.
For instance:
4o-inch India Linen. best value ever shown
In st. Louis. only loc yard.
40 pieces OF Cord Pique. a special skirtinG
fabric and very cheap, for lSc yard.
cases Fine English Long Cloth in bolts
or IL yards, at S.l0 bolt.
See our Union Linen Lawn this week a,
15c WIN Ct
100 pieces Of Fine Stripe Dimity a snleu-
oid apron fabric and very cheap: l0c
200 pieces Of White Madras ShIr,Ines in
lovely patterns for waist. at BIC yard
See our special bargain in the new French
Lawn. an exquisite fabric; zoe
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
DEFENDS CROWS COURSE.
Governor Says Attorney General
Fought Consolidation Bill.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas City, Mo, July H-Governor
stephens to-day. i'm speaking OF the sui;
against the ST. Louis Transit Company.
said.
The Republican newspapers of st. Louis
are doing Attorney General Crow a great
injustice when they charge him with hav-
Ing supported the consolidation bill before
the Legislature or at tie time Il was pend
Ing. The facts are he fought the bill bit
terly before its passage and even after It
had been sent to me he begged me to veto
IT, L was opposed 10 the passage of the bill
myself and worked with General Crow to
try to defeat IL.
L signed II Afterwards because Of the
assurance I had that IL was not a trust
and. with that assurance and pressure, 1
would probably do the SINE thing again.
have nothing to 10 with this fight or this
suit. but say most .:mphatically that Gen.
erai Crow opposed the bill and wanted II
vetoed. Because of his persistent effort to
secure its death in my hands, L beid IL for
several days before I finally decided to act
on it.
The fact is General Crow has placed the
Republican newspapers in very peculiar
situation by this suit They declared ali
along that the bill was a trust bur the
moment the Attorney General begins pro-
ceedings to destroy the trust they set up
howl that the proceedings are for politi-
cal purposes only. and thus place Them
selves on the side of the trust"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
Brilliant IOwan Unable to With,
stand an Attack of Heart
Failure.
MRS. GEAR WAS WITH HIM.
He Retired in Good Spirits, After
Having Made Arrangements TO
Leave Washington for
Home To-Day.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July Ex-senator John Henry
Gear of Iowa died of heart failure this
morning at 4:3o O'Clock In his apartments
at the Portland. His death was entirely
unexpected. The Senator was in the best Of
spirits last evening and about 9 o'clock,
accompanied by Mrs. Gear, took a carriage
ride with Secretary Wilson of the Agricul-
tural Department.
The party returned about 10 O'Clock ami
the Senator retired couple of hours later.
About 1890 o'clock he awakened his secre-
tary, Colonel K. Root. and Informed him
that he was suffering from a crampy sem
sation in the chest. Mrs. Gear soaked
some flannel in alchohol and applied IL
and her husband said he felt relieved. AT
80 o'clock his breathing became difficult
and messages were sent to Doctor Gardiner.
the family physician, and MIR. Davis.
The former was absent in Europe. but
the latter responded and took measures to
relieve the sufferer. The maiady, however.
was beyond human aid to retard, and COL
onei Root was told by the physician that
death was inevitable In a short time.
The Senator seemed to grow Temporarily
better. however, and at Ais o'clock, In re-
spohse to an inquiry by his wife, said he
was feeling easier. Fifteen minutes later he
was dead.
The sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate was
houneo early this morning and at once
made arrangements for taking the body
OF senator Gear to Burlington. Ia A spe-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
Evidence Introduced to Show That
He Was Shot From Executive
Building.
VICTIMS CLOTHING IN COURT.
Window in Secretary of States Of
flee Open About Fourteen
Inches-The Evidence
of Physicians.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPl-RI.IC SPECIAL.
Georgetown. Ky. July l3.-The testimony
offered in the trial of Caleb Powers to-day
tended to establish how Goebel was shot
and the point from which the fatal bullet
came.
Evidence in the shape of the clothing
worn by Goebel when shot was also intro
duced. The principal witness of the day
was ID. Meade Woodson, a civil engineer Of
Frankfort. who was introduced yesterday.
The other witnesses gave medical testi-
mony.
Mr.. Woodson demonstrated his evidence
by means Of a chart of the Capitol grounds,
The testimony was theoretical and went to
show that from the location of the steel
bullet and the spot on which Goebel stood
when shot. the man who fired the
shot could only have occupied a position at
window in the Office then occupied by
Caleb Powers as Secretary Of State
The cross-examination by Ex-Governor
Brown was rigid. but IT failed to shake the
testimony of the witness, who was positive
from his surveys and measurements that
the shot could only have been fred from
the window and not from the steps of the
Executive building. as suggested by Gov
ernor Brown. IL fired from there the bull
let could not have passed over the spot
where Goebei stood and fell
Following Mr.. Woodson Warden Eph
Lillard OF the penitentiary was called. He
was with Goebel when he was shot. He
has told Of the shooting In direct examina-
ton.
Governor Brown asked the witness which
window was raised in the Secretary of
States ONCE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
A Special Sale of PardSOlS.

To close the balance of Paraso they have been
reduced prices that should lady have special
parasol for every costume.
S1.OO-One lot of A1lSk Stripes and Solid Coors-value
up $500 and $3.50.
$2OO-Choice variety of Stylish Parasols, Plain Coach
ng also Pretty Trimmed Effects all colors-reguar values
up So 90 and $3.50.
30OSpecial choice lot of odd pieces that have left
from regular lines of $780, $3.50 and $500 Paraso
Coachings and Fancy. Every one bargain.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
INDoRsE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
Result of Meeting of Independent Ne
gro League of st. Louis.

The Independent Negro League of st.
Louis met yesterday at its headquarters.
No. 1907 Chestnut street. A number OF
speeches were made and the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Whereas, The negroes OF the State of
Missouri have affiliated with the Republic
an party for The last thirty years and the
Republican party has ignored the negro IN
every particular In the elective and appoint
i've offices; and
Whereas, The negroes OF the city Of St
Louis and State of Missouri number over
1900 voters; be IT
"Resolved, That this organization be
known as thu Independent Negro League OF
st. Louis for the purpose of tncorsing and
supporting such candidates as will best
serve the interests of the negro for his fu-
ture in this city and State; be II further
Resolved, That the Democratic party,
owing the negro nothing as political par
~, has shown that II will. as a party, rec
ognize the negro in his professions and
pursuits; that We, the Independent Negro
League of St Louis and Missouri. do here
by declare that the best interest of the ne
gro does lie in the Democratic party"
The following delegates were elected TO
the State Convention OF the Independent
Negro League of Missouri. to be held on
July "A at Kansas City: Crittenden Clark,
T. ]. Sanders, Henry johnson, A. /. Sam
uels, Israel Williams, Peter Brooks. VIII
tam Cummings, c. Z. Brown. 5. A. Rich
erdson and w, B. Wheeler
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
Ex-C0V. Stone
To VISIT EUROPE,
Will Try to Forget the Vicissitudes
of Politics on the Deck of
Cattle Steamer.
NOT DISCUSSING ISSUES.
Refuses to Reply to Champ Clark 5
Statement That He Was Both
Presidential and Senate
rial Aspirant.
NOT DISCUSSING

Ex-Governor W. ]. Stone is going to fu'
rope. Governor stone is not going IN ,hs
regular way, with a tourist ticket IN MS
rocket and a gudebook in his por'nsaHteau'
He will go across the big pond on cattle
steamer and unless his plans miscarry. rs
they are prone to do at times, he Will shShe
the dust OF Missouri off his clothes within
a. few DAYS This conclusion OF the Gov
errors has not been arrived at without que
consideration. 1t has been thought out IN i
general way, but the details are SUI IN
oblivion.
II am tired out" said Governor Stone yes
terdav, as he leaned back weaT1ly. having
finished debating a letter TO his s'ehos-
rapher. Il just remarked few minutes as
that / felt as If 1 could sleep century.
have not had time 10 attend to my business
affairs. / am all at sea-" and the ex-,ToS-
ernor extracted plug Of antitrust TOBACCO
and took therefrom a chew OF quite respect
able Dimensions.
ct EXPECT TO take a vacation in few days.
] am going to sea- I have already procured
letters of Introduction TO the captains OF q
couple of cattle steamers that ply between
New York and Liverpool. l am going that
way because it takes longer. The sea, they
say. is invigorating. I'm going to try 1t FOR
awhile and get away from these VeNins
questions of iife.'
What further plans Governor stone may
have he vouchsafes no information concern
ing them. The Governor will pack his seer-
sucker suit and his tow-linen pants IN q
capacious grip and take TO the water. lie Will
forget the vicissitudes OF politics; the ma
tional questions. and on the deck of a cat
tie steamer, where the gentle bawl Of the
Missouri cow will sing him to sleep In
tventy-two-inch berth on the hurricans
deck, he will sit in q steamer chair and gaze
at the ocean with No thoughts OF the SEN
& tcrship of Missouri, except those that creep
iR unawares.
Governor Stone read the statement
by Champ Clark at White Cloud that he
was both senatorial and presidential as
pirant but he refuses to discuss the mat
ter. He prefers to let the other fellow 90
It, although he does not say SO.
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The second one. 1 think" was the re-

1.-The second one. / think" was the re-
ply.
How far was 1t raised?"
About ten or fourteen inches"
did you see any one in the yard at that
timer asked Brown.
"Only Senator Goebel. Chinn and myself"
ibid you meet as many as five persors?''
81 think not. ! didn't see anyone but
those mentioned
WAS Senator Goebel on the ground when
the second shot was fired?'
Yes"
WAS Chinn with him then:
Yes. He did not leave him until after
the hotel was reached"
Warden Lillard was recalled at the after
noon session for a few moments and was
followed by Doctors E Z. Hume OF Frank
fort and State Senator 7. r. WEIGH of
Nicholasville. who were among the first
physicians to examine Goebels wound. The
cross-examination resulted in negative
answer TO questions as to whether the
wound was caused by a shot from the rear
instead of from the front. Doctor J. r. Ely
also gave medical testimony and was fol-
lowed by Mrs W. b. Anderson, manager OF
the Western Union Telegraph Company at
Barbourvilie. who was called upon to iden-
tify numerous kilograms sent by Caleb Pow
ers. A motion to admit these kilograms az
evidence was objected to and was taken un-
der advisement till Monday.
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ciai car Will carry representatives o: The
Senate and House and Will be attached 10
the pennsylvania train leaving here To-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Senator Gear had made arrangements to
leave for Burlington with his wife to-mor-
row afternoon. He Will go as a corpse on
the train they would have taken. Mrs
Gear Will be accompanied on the journey
oy the Secretary of Agriculture. Colonel
Root. the Senator's confidential secretary
and his private secretary, Fred A. Pinney
Sergeant at-Arms Ransdel will have
charge. There will be no funeral cere-
monies here.
The news of senator Gears death was a
terrible shock to the very large circle OF
friends who loved and esteemed him. Sec
Rotary Wilson was inexpressibly grieved at
the intelligence and called early at the
Portland to tender his services and SYM
pathy. He Will accompany Mrs. Geor ON
the sad journey westward.
Admiral Walker OF the navy, who had
been an intimate friend OF Senator Gear
for fifty years. also called. accompanied
by Senator Pasco. Mrs. Gear was unable
to see anyone.
Senator Gears wife and two daughters.
both 'married. survive him. one of the
daughters being the wife of ]. w. Blythe
OF the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad. and the other the wife OF Horace
Rand, one of the leading lumber dealers of
AN"e- oSAh IcSrie IN iowa.
Talk of Gears Successor.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Des Moines. Ia. July i4-News of the
DEAN of Senator Gear Immediately pre-
cipitated discussion as to his successor a
senatorial contest was waged all last year
Which attracted attention to the exclusion
OF almost every other political subject. 1t
Has ended in January by the election of
Gear for the term beginning March 4.
1901. His unsuccessful opponent was A. b.
Cummins of Des Moines.
Congressman Dolliver was frequently
mentioned as candidate, but did not en-
ter the race. The Upper Des Moines Edi-
torial Association is In session here and
To-Day the editors from divers sections of
the state held meeting and determined 10
pflnS MIN out as a candidate.
,Scsernor shaw, who Will be called upon 10
MI the vacancy. is in Colorado Springs and
until he is heard from nothing definite will
be determined.
A story Is current among politicians that
part OF the deal which resulted In Gears
eleeuon was that in case sickness or death
retired Gear, Governor Shaw was to resign,
and Lieutenant Governor MILAN, upon sue
SSeeaing to the office. would appoint him
friends declared to-day that such an out
come OF the situation was impossible and
that shaw probably would decline to fll
ene vacancy at this time. and call a special
session OF the Legislature to elect Senator
LOT tne regular term. Others, however. in
sisted that in order TO head OF both Doliiver
ana Cummins he would appoint ex-Con
s slSssii,an George ID. Perkins. editor of the
sioux city Journal. and become a CANDIDATE
LEGISLATURE Va the
II was practically settled tonight amons
S Sa cai iriends that no extra session Will
zion, put the present plan is for him 10
FORM coalition with what has been ,ho
eear crowd OF politicians and eject Tie
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-15
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