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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

121 General Alarm.
1876 Arlington and Second ave.
232 Renners Brewery, N, Forge st.
24l Sherman and Voris.
pol Cedar and Wabash ave.
253 West Exchange. near Willow.
312 Cascade Mills, North Howard.
3lt Fire Chiefs Residence.
321 Adams and Upson.
34l Bslch and Market.
342 Maple. opposite Balch.
3i5 Bittman. and Crosby.
351 Exchange and Spicer.
412 Wooster and ST. Clair.
il3 st. Clair and Bartges.
4l5 Water Works, Wooster ave
431 Ewart Tile Works.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

ger coaches. Just before the train
reached the bridge over the Styx the
shrlll whistle of the locomotive caused
their renewed observation. Suddenly
circles of fire and sparks We're seen
elected from every wheel Of the train
and the terrible grinding caused by the
application Of the r-brakes In clouds
of dust, smoke, and fire, and the con
fusion of an awful wreck. There were
sounds Of kissing steam issuing from
the demolished locomotive, the creak-
ing and swapping of timbers aud rods
of IRON and above all the skrlcks and
groans of the passengers pinioned be
meath the mass of wreckage. This
noise was not only heard by the two
astonisher onlookers, but il also
awakened with alarm many who were
quietly sleeping in adjacent houses.
Momcntarily spellboupd at what they
had witnessed, the two citizens soon
came TO their senses and fastened to
the scene Of the disaster. Their feel.
ings can scarcely he described when
1t Is understood that on reaching the
bridge they found everything in nor
nal condition. No wrecked locomotive
baggage, mail, and passenger car
were there, and no dead engineer and
fireman aud no mangled passengers
dying The Styx was flowing on with
scarcely ripple, and the bridge and
the railroad track We're intact.
The men hurried to the town and re
lated their experience, but could in.
duce no one TO return to the spot that
night. Since then no one but the very
bravest venture over that portion of
the track on foot at night. II Is
further stated that mothers find that
the phantom train Is more potent in
keeping. wayward urchins in doors
after dark than stories about escaped
circus bears.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
PHANTOM TRAIN
Dashes Down Grade and Into the River Styx-.
Rttman People Are Seeing Strange Sights

The little town of Rittman o. .situat-
ed In the northern edge Of Wayne coun-
ty, on the Erie and the II. & o. rail.
roads, has never made a bid for notori-
ETY. or immortality, and yet it possesses,
according to some of It's inhabitants
one thing that very few communities
have or could desire, says the Cleye-
land Leader.
\ cluster of fifty or sixty houses, a
tile works, salt factory, two or ihree
stores. n postotlice, blacksmith shop,
church, school house, and railroad de
pot. mark the place ms an ordinary
Ohio village. The extraordinary pos
session of the town Is phantom pas
senger train that Is apt to come down
the Erie track from Wadsworth at any
hour of the night and wreck itself and
evaporate in THU air Mt the River StyX
bridge, about quarter Of II mile east
of the railroad station house.
The Rittmap phantom train, az Is
commonly told and believed, had its
origin about two years ago, when the
fast west bound passenger train on the
Erie, No. =. was wrecked at the bridge
over the StyX, aud the faithful engineer
was killed nj his post of duty. Since
then the npparltion has been variously
seen aud described according 10 many
believers in 'spookology." The best
authenticated account of this wheeled
phenomenon is given by two well,
known citizens Of the community. Sc
vcral months ago they were returning
home In buggy at about Il o'clock
at night, when they saw u train cont
ing from The east mt n tremendous rate
ot speed, aud supposed it was train
No. trying to make up time. Both
men saw the glnring headlight, the
clouds of smoke bclchlng from the
smokcsinck, and the dim lights steal
ing through the windows of the passcn-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

cure the repeal Of the Commissioner
law at the next session of the Legisla-
tllre. In this and other ways they
must show the people whether their
platform is to stand on or was merely
to get in on.
THE people have elected Mr.. Doyle
To enforce the laws and he argued
that 1t should he done. But in any
event the fight against relationships
and proxy systems has only started
and 1t shall be carried on"
81 am defeated but by no means
p sore,'" said Chas. g. Benner, ESD,
Tuesday. 81 still believe our princt-
pies were right and except for the
machine influence would have won.
I am especially well. pleased with my
showing in my own Deighborhood and
in Mr.. Esgate's own precinct"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
The Fight Against the
Proxy System.
Mr.. IsbeII Will Continue Opposition
to the Board.
Judge Anderson and Mr. Doyle Must Keep
Their Promises.

City Clerk Chas. n. lsbell was at
his office in good season Tuesday morn
ing, as unrufllcd and even tempered
as though the result had been differ
ent. He received many congratulations
by telephone and in person during the
forenoon, on the large vote he received
in the strongest Republican precincts.
A report was persistcntly circulated
Monday night that the Machine would
endeavor to GUST Mr.. Isbell from the
clerks office, though he has another
year to serve.
'rhey are at liberty to try it," said
Mr.. Isbell. whether they do or do
not they will find that the fight against
the Proxy system of government has
but fairly begun Mr.. Doyle must re
form the City Commissioners, and Mr..
Doyle and Judge Anderson must Sc
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

81 Western Linoleum Co.
81 Summit Sewer Pipe 60.
SO Allyn and Cross.
81 Thornton aud Harvard.
So The j, @. Mcneil Boiler Works.
81 Thornton and Camp.
50 Main and Miller ave.
81 Cereal Mills, South Howard.
Broadway. jt
Schumacher cooper shop, N Broad
way.
~ Mill and summit,
% Main and Mill
oS Buchtei ave, and Fay.
123 Silver and Hickory.
l24 South High and Chestnut.
l25 West Market and Rhodes ave.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
Recorders Report.

During the month Of March, 2oi
deeds were filed with Recorder Alling.
The consideration for the property was
$40 .9o921 During the same period
100 mortgages were recorded. Amount
secured $166,0T065. Cancellations leo,
consideration S133, ,236 Leases five,
consideration S4,270.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
Boston Store
THE WEATHER WEDNESDAY.
Snow or Rain.
Store News for Easter Week

We never sold so many kid gloves
as we are al present, especially
our popular 81 glove, which we
consider has no equal in any coun-
try; all sizes, all shades, 2 clasp or
laclng. guaranteed.
AT SOC PARA regular 75c
glove, in tans. browns, modes and
reds, self or black stitching, . clasp.
This is our special sale glove; Gus
toners buy very freely, as this is
q genuine bargain.
Ready-tO- Wear Man Tailored Garments
AT $10-Very stylish Eton suits
in black and blue, flare skirt, the
best of Innings, Jacket trimmed
with silk taifeta.
AT $12J0- Collarless Etons, This
suit will be exceedingly stylish this
season. Jacket trimmed with
brass buttons and lined through
out with taffeta silk.
AT $17-Ladies' black, all wool
cheviot suit, trimmed with taffeta
silk, sleeve with bell and bishop
shape combined. This suit is eX-
ceedingly stylish.
AT $3.50 Misses Eton suits, in
! red and castor. with inserted vest,
trimmed with gilt braid; jacket cut
collarless. very nobby garments.
AT $40 Misses suits. in blue,
brown and grey, tight-litting jack
ct with flare skirt, good quality
of material and good workmanship.
Interesting Skirt News
AT - Our aim is to get the best
values that can he had AT this
price. We put on sale today II
handsome all wool Chcvior Skirt,
In black and blue, flare cut, splen.
did lining.
AT $3.50 Black and colored Ven
etian Skirts. with corded ruliic
and seams This is n splendid
skirt, well worth more money.
AT 900 Al wool Cheviot Skirts,
in black, blue and brown, trimmed
, with two rows of military braid,
F, cut IN fare style, lined with good
, percaline.
! At SDuo SPECIAL FOR EAST
! ER WEIlk This Is handsome
7, skirt, made from all wool Cheviot,
+, trimmed with black military braid,
/, worth S12
! AT $l2.50 ladies' Black SILK
/, T8ffeta Skirts, corded all over,
J with the best of Innings. cur in
, flare style.
, All $I5 Black silk Skirts, tuck
, I'd all over, founcc trimmed with
rufies, assorted lengths.
/, 150-152 SOUTH HOWARD ST.
A
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
FIRE M AbARM AaAl2ls ] ]

Central Engine House.
. Buckeye Works.
3 Miller Rubber Works.
Diamond Rubber Works
5 Main and Market.
Il No. . Engine House, Sixth Ward
North Broadway, mead Market
Buchtel ave, and Bowery.
o Schumacher Mil, Mill street.
II Prospect, near Mill.
13 Furnace and Broadway.
II Main and Kcck.
Is Ash and Park Place,
16 No. 3 Engine House, West Hill
II Carroll and Exchnage.
Is Empire Mower and Reaper
Works.
10 Akron Rubber Works.
81 Prospect and Perkins.
23 Forge and Market.
~ sherman, near Exchange.
25 Main and Exchange.
26 North Howard and Tallmadge.
u West market and Green.
2S Akron Knife Works.
20 Washington and Hopp Alley.
81 North Howard and North.
81 East Market and Spruce.
81 West Market and Valley.
35 Carroll and Spicer.
81 Carroll and Sumner.
81 North and Arlington.
IS Vine and Fountain.
80 Coburn and Campbell.
Al Wooster ave, and Locust
A. Pearl, near .cistern.
dS South Main and Falor.
~ College aud Mill.
d6 Arlington and Hazel.
AZ Howe and Bowery.
4S West South. ,.t
~ Merrill Pottery, State.
81 Howard and Cherry.
% No. 1 Engine House, Main and
falor,
~ Center ST., Railroad Crossing
81 Buchtel ave, and Union.
So Akron Stoneware Co., 9th Ward,
81 Lods and Turner.
5S Perkins and Adolph ave.
30 Webster, Camp N Lane Ma
chine Go,
81 Case ave, and Kent.
~ Sieberling Mil, 9th Ward.
63 Johnston and Champlain.
"a Akron Sewer Pipe o., Black
Mil
6J Hill Sewer Pipe Co, East Mar
ket.
6I Carroll and Fast Market.
6S Second ave, and Valley lty.
80 Johnson and Wilson.
~ Grant aud Gross.
~ North and Maple
I3 Werner Printing Co
"a North Union, near Bluff.
70 Robinson Bros, North Forge.
76 The Whitmore- Robinson Co.
rs East Market and Cook.
3 10 Home, near Lillian.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
BLOOD
Stained Men Who
Arrested LaVery.
Club Was Broken on
His Head.
Broke HIS Parole and May Go to
Canton.

John Lavcry was arrested at his
home OH Johnston ST., early Monday
evening by Officers Locsch and Irwin
France after a lively encounter in
which Frances club was broken and
Lavery received a scalp wound, which
bleeding profusely, covered all three
with blood.
Lavery was let out Of Police Court
short time ago under a suspended SEN
tence of $50 and costs and 30 days, on
condition that he should in no way
molest his wife, who has sued for "a
divorce. The other day, it is alleged,
he kidnapped one of his children from
her and barricaded himself in his
house. Neighbors and others finally
secured the child
Residents of the vicinity were in fear
Of Lavery and called the officers Mon
day. He was charged with ntoxica-
ton in Police Court and will have
hearing Wednesday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

ent machine designed to take the place
OF glass blowers, The machine has
been guarded with much care.
A glass blower from pittsburg who
has been In town for several days is
suspected of being tho inqiulsitye one.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02
Burglar Who Stole
Nothing But Information.

window was broken and entrance
thus gained at the shop of the Bridge.
water Machine Co., on Cherry st Mon
day night. Nothing was taken and II
is considered certainty that some one
who wanted to sec the company's pat
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

81 had piles so bad I could get no
rest nor find cure until tried De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. After us
ing 1t once, I forgot | ever had any
thing like piles" II. g. Roicc, Somers
Point, n. Y, Look out for limitations.
BE sure you ask for DeWitt's.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-04-02

You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes if your
liver is sluggish and your bowels clog
ged DeWitt's Little Early Risers
never grippe.
The times., 1901-04-27
SUICIDE IN A WOOD.
\ Greenhouse Superintendent Ends
His Life by Hanging.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. April 26.-Fred-
erick Rothermund, superintendent of the
extensive greenhouses of Herman Bow
man. on the Mamoreneck Road. mile
from this village. hanged himself in the
woods on the Bowman place yesterday.
Rothermund, who was thirty-five years old
and a German. was engaged to marry a
young woman living at Staten Island. n
Y The woman is said to have two
brothers who strongly opposed her mar
riage to the young man.
For weeks Rothermund had talked about
his love affairs to the men under him, but
he always kept secret the name of his
sweetheart. Lately it has been noticed
that he was disconsolate and melancholy.
Yesterday morning he received a letter
and, giving instructions to the men. he at
tired himself in his finest outfit. He an
nounced that he was going to New York,
that he would attend a theatre. and would
not return until midnight. When he did
not appear this morning it was thought he
had remained away overnight. About
noon two hunters found Rothermunds 8
body hanging from the limb Of a tree.
There was nothing in the suicides ef-
fects by which anything could be learned
Of his family or sweetheart. The letter he
received yesterday could not be disc0v-
cred. Coroner Banning will hold an in
quest
The times., 1901-04-27
NOT THOMAS H. ToDD's BODY.
The Remains Found at Gunston's
Wharf still Unidentified.

The body of the man found floating in
the Potomac River near Gunston's Wharf
Tuesday morning has proved not to be
that of Thomas II. Todd, editor of the
Long Island City Star" and another
mystery is added TO the one of month
ago at the little Virginia landing
George II. Rowe a business partner of
Edward Todd, the son of the man who
has been missing from his home, Il Bor-
den Avenue, Long Island City, L. L. ar
rived in this city yesterday morning and
after seeing the description of the man
found at Gunstons and talking with the
detectives for a time said that he was
satisfied that the body was not that of
Mr. Todd.
The official description of the man found
at Gurston's Wharf, as recorded on the
books at Police Headquarters. is as fol-
lows
Unknown white man found near Gum
ston's Wharf, white; forty-five years
old; five feettef inches; about $50 pounds;
black hair, ynised with grey; front tooth
on right out; Second filed with gold, in
ner and outer portion; upper right jaw
teeth filled sNith gold; second tooth on
left filled with gold; white shirt, open in
back. No. 15;, white standing collar very
much worn, No. 151a; laundry mark 5-25;
large fiat black and red tie, with flowers
half-moon shape. badly worn; heavy red
knitted undershirt with thin white un-
dershirt oyet 1t; grey striped pants; black
stockings: wore1a pair of CATERS, about
No T. which had been half-soled. -
1t is pointed out that as the body was
in badly decomposed condition it was
difficult to approximate the mans age or
to obtain 40 IDEA of his facial appear
ance. s-a
The times., 1901-04-27
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
An ArtiiIeryman Blown 10 Pieces at
Fort Schuyler.

NEW YORK. April 26.-Private John
Armstrong Ralph, an artilleryman, sta
toned at Fort Schuyler, on Long Island
Sound, came to his death in terrible
manner this afternoon. He was blown
TO pieces by a stick of dynamite which
he held in his hand The largest part
OF his body found after the accident was
a portion OF the leg.
Privates Ralph and HerIihy and Philip
Iowensky. "A civilian. of 50 Columbia
Street Brooklyn, were set TO work this
afternoon just outside the enclosure of
the fort blowing up some old smooth
bore cannon which had been so much in
the way that the military authorities had
decided TO convert them into junk. They
had fired several dynamite charges when
Ralph. who had the handling Of the ex-
plosives. in some way exploded one of
the large sticks which he was carrying
in his hand.
The shock shook the walls Of the fort.
Ralph's remains were scattered fifty feet
in all directions, while his companions,
who were several PAGES away, were hurled
TO the ground and so badly stunned that
they did not recover for some time.
Ralph was born in County Cork Ireland,
and was thirty-four years old. He en-
listed in the service May s, 1899, in Bos-
ton. So far as known he has no relatives
in this country
The times., 1901-04-27
a BIG STRIKE AVERTED.
Loader. Fire. and Driver Bosses 20
Quit the Miners Union

SHAMONIN, Pa, April 26.-A strike of
10000 mine workers in the Ninth district
was averted tonight by the loader, fire.
and driver bosses of the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Companys col
lieries in this section deciding at a meet
ing at the headquarters of the United
Mine Workers to withdraw from the
union.
The action was caused by the Reading
Company giving notice several days ago
that the men must either leave their po-
sitions or the union by May l. The men
determined TO sacrifice themselves rather
than bring on a gigantic tie-up. Realizing
that if they resigned their jobs and still
remained in the union it would mean that
dissatisfaction would ensue by non-union
men taking their places to serve union
miners. it was thought best to ask for
their withdrawal cards and still retain
the good will of the organization.
George Hartlin, the secretary. and other
officials of the union were at the meeting.
At the session of the three district boards
at Hazleton tomorrow Hartlin will rec
ommend that the action of tonights $
meeting be endorsed and that the 500 fire.
driver, and loader bosses in the Ninth
district at once receive an honorable dis
missal from the union. 1t is likely the
First and Seventh districts will also per-
NIT the fire. driver, and loader bosses to
withdraw from the organization to avoid
complications with the companies in the
future
The Ninth district officials say the ulti-
matum of the Reading Company was
obeyed in order TO prevent a strike, for if
the bosses refused TO leave the union the
organization would have had to order
tie-up if the bosses had been discharged.
The times., 1901-04-27
A FEW FACTS
bout the New Catarrh Cure.


The new Catarrh Cure is a new de-
parture in SO-Called catarrh cures because
it actually cures, and is not simply Il
temporary relief
The new Catarrh Cure is not salve,
ointment. powder. nor liquid. but Il pleas
ant tasting tablet. containing the best
specifics for catarrh in concentrated,
convenient form.
The old style OF catarrh salves and oint-
menrs are greasy, dirty. and inConvenient
at the best: dhe new preparation being
in tablet form is always clean and CON
Venient.
The new Catarrh Cure is superior to
Catarrh powders because it is a notorious
fact that many catarrh powders contain
cocaine
The new Catarrh Cure is called Stuart 5
Catarrh Tablets a wholesome combina-
ton of blood root. beachwood tar, guai-
acol and other antisepticS, and cures by
it's action upon the blood and mucous
membrane, the only rational treatment
for catarrhal trouble,
You do not have to draw upon your
Imagination to discover whether you are
getting benefit from Stuarts Catarrh
Tablets. Improvements and relief are ap-
parent from the first tablet taken
All druggists sell and recommend them
They cost but 30 cents for full-szed pack
ages, and any catarrh sufferer who has
wasted time and money on sprays, salves
and powders. will appreciate to the fun
the merit of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets.
The times., 1901-04-27
A JURY ACQUITs CLARK.
The Charge of Stealing Two Electric
Lamps Not Sustained

Theodore J. Clark, accused Of the lar
ceny of two electric lamps of the value
of $50 from Winifred Dewitt was acquit-
ted by a jury in the Police Court yester-
day.
Clark and Miss Dewitt were formerly
partners in the theatrical business. They
gavc a turn designated as the 'Solaret 20
an electrical display. Some time ago they
dissolved. Clark went TO Chase's Grand
Opera House few mornings ago and
took trunk from the place in which the
lamps were packed. For this act he was
taken into custody and charged with lar
ceny. He declared the trunk was his
property and that he had no intention OF
depriving Miss Dewitt Of her lamps
The times., 1901-04-27
A RECEPTION TO THE PASTOR.
Members of HamIine Church Pre-
scented to the Rev. Lucieu Clark

A reception to the Rev. Lucien Clark,
the new pastor of Hamline NJ. +. Church.
was held in the lecture room Of the
church last night. An address OF wei
come was delivered by G. w. f. SwaTt-
zeIl, representing the trustees Of the
church, and DR.. Clark responded briefly
An exquisite bouquet Of roses and ferns
was presented to Mrs. Clark By Mrs. H.
\. Hall. Mrs. Clark expressing her appre-
citation in a few words Of thanks The
members Of the church were then pre-
scented 70 the new pastor and during the
ceremony the HuntTisS Orchestra rem
dered seNeral Instrumental mmmLers
The times., 1901-04-27
THE STREET RAILWAY FRAUDS.
HcarinEslWiIi Probably BE Resumed
= ON Monday.

The pressure OF other business before
Judge Scott in the Police Court yester-
day. prevented the resumption Of the
hearing i'm tho. cases Of George f. Cadarr,
George W. Blair, John w. Meyers. John
J. KeatinG- and Edward Parker. former
employees of the Washington Traction and
Electric Company. who are charged with
conspiracy, foidefraud that corporation by
rescuiug Cancelled tickets from destruction
in the furnaoes OF the company and turn
ing them in as good fares
Cadarr has furnished bond in the sum
of $1,000 and is at liberty. but the other
defendants have been unable to do so. AL
though the witnesses have been sum
moned for this morning, it is extremely
likely that the hearing in the case will
not be resumed before Monday, as Judge
Scott will preside over both branches Of
the court today and will hardly be able
to dispose of the routine business in time
to take up any additional work
To counteract the erroneous impression
that has gained currency among the en-
ployes of the Washington Traction and
Electric Company that they were all un-
der suspicion, the managers of that com
pany yesterday issued the following no
tice:
To All Employees: While a few en-
ployos have been detected in efforts to
defraud the company, and while a few
other employees are reasonably suspected
OF dishonorable practices, the company
desires to place on record it's confidence
IN the great majority of those who are
on it's pay rolls
The proportion of wrnngdoers while
vicious, is small. and there is no founda-
ton whatever for any public impression
which beclouds the reputation of hun
dredS OF unquestionably honest and eff
clent men. 1t is the purpose of the ad-
mlnistratfve officials to do all things pos
sible to protect from the assaults of the
unScrupulous the large number of up
right and faithful employees who are care
ful as to the interests placed in their
keeping"
The times., 1901-04-27
THOUGHT TO BE INSANE.
A Young Woman Found Wandering
Along the Railroad Tracks.

a weIl-dressed young woman, giving the
name of Minnie Ridgeway, who said she
lived at 706 / Street northwest, was found
by Mounted Policeman Stahl of the
Eighth precinct, walking up and down
the railroad tracks on the Metropolitan
Branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The strange actions Of the woman at
tracted the attention of a passing citizen,
who informed the policeman. Riding
hastily down the track Stahl saw the
unfortunate woman standing in the mid
die Of the track. and thinking that she
might attempt to throw herself in front
of the express which was about due. the
policeman dragged her off the tracks.
The woman could give no account of
herself. and was sent to the stationhouse.
and later TO the Garfield Hospital. but
the officials there refused her admittance.
She was then sent to the House of De-
tention, to await an examination into her
mental condition by the police surgeons