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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
NAMED
Two Important
Committees.
Speaker Henderson's
Appointments.
Majority Representation Increased,
Minority Decreased.

Washington, Dec. GA. P.)-There
was u large attendance on the floor
when the House met today, but there
We're only a few spectators in the gal
leries. After the reading and approx
nj of the journal, Mr. Gaines, (Tenn.),
who was just returned from the Phil
ippines, appeared at the bar where
the oath of Office was administered to
him.
Speaker Henderson announced the
appointment of the following commit
tees:
Ways and Means-Payne, IN. ";
Dalzell, PENN; Hopkins, GllsJ;
Grosvenor, Ohio; Russell, Comm;
Steel. Und); Tawney, (MinnJ; Me-
Call, lMass); Long, Qkas.); Babcock,
tWisD; Metcalfe, (Cal), Republicans,
and Richardson, lTenn) Robertson,
Ua.); Swanson, Va); Mcclellan, IN.
"; Swanson, (NaJ; Cooper CTexJ,
Democrats.
ADpropriatlons-C Cannon, Qlls.); Bing-
ham, PennD; Hemenway, Qnd); Bar
ney, CWisD; Moody, (Mass); VanVoore-
his, Ohio; McCleary, (MnnJ; Lit
taeur IN. "; Brownlow, (Tenn);
Gardner, (Mich); Burkett, (Neb), Re
publicans. and Livingston, (GaJ; Me-
Rae, (ArkJ; Bell, (Colo); Pierce,
CTenn); Benton, MOI, and Taylor,
(Ala), Democrats.
In each of the committees announced
today the majority representation was
increased one and the minority repre-
sentatiOn reduced to that extent. This
policy Is to be followed in the an
pointment of the other committees.
Mr.. Metcalfe, (Cal), Is the new Re-
publican member on the Ways and
Means committee and Messrs. Brown
low, (Tenn); Gardner, (Mich.), and
Burkett, (Neb), the new Republican
members on Appropriations.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06

to Marietta next week to attend the
annual convention of the Ohio State
Grange. Mr.. Cranz is an officer of the
State Grange and Mr. Danforth is
Master of Pomona Grange, of Summit
county. The Executive committe of
the Grange will introduce a resolution
in the convention asking that all mem
bers use their influence to secure an
amendment to the constitution to pro-
vide for the election of United States
Senators by direct vote, and the Sum-
nit county representatives will pre-
sent resolution from the local Po-
mona Grange asking for state Legis-
lation which will provide for an analy-
sis of all feed sold in Ohio, the same
as an analysis of fertilizers Ia now
required.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
BIG PAINTING
That Is Highly Priced by Mr..
Clarke.

There is an oil painting in the Office
of Mr.. @. w. Clarke, division freight
agent for the Erie, that has had con
siderable history. In the first place
II was one of about dozen that were
made about % years ago for the
road. Nearly all the rest were used
for advertising purposes, and have
garlng white letters painted all over
them. telling of the scenes that are
represented In the pictures. The one
In Mr.. Chrke's office is free from
printing.
The painting Is OF scene ON the
Erie IN New York State Mountains
and valleys are shown, with the rail
way tracks and trestlcs added. The
picture was sent to Mr.. Clark by a
high Erie official n dozen years ago.
as "a memento of the competition that
has existed between the two while
both We're minor agents for the road.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
I50-I52 S. HOWARD ST,
Get Ready

NOW TO TURN OVER A
NEW LEAF, JANUARY
1ST. BY DlSCARDING
THAT DIRTY, DUSTY
CARPET. AND REPLAC-
ING IT VIII A BEAUTI-
Full HARDWOOD FLOOR
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
MOVING
Falls Electric Plant Into New
Quarters.
Especial Correspondence.)

Cuyahoga Falls, Dec. 6.-The remov-
al of the lighting plant into its new
quarters has been begun, and 1t is ex-
pected to have the removal complete
in few days. The more optimistic
of those who are interested believe
that the change may be effected by
saturday night, but others doubt that
II can be done, The water works and
the lighting plant will then be to-
gether. The latter has already been
in operation for several weeks.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
Great Holiday Sale of Ribbons
Saturday.


bons, all widths, all colors, in Taffetas,
Liberty Satins and Fancies, at prices
less than cost to manufacture.
THRBE-QUARTER COATS.
AT $S.50-Dark oxford Greys, with
large storm collar, cuff sleeve, lined
throughout, extra good value.
AT $11.0O-Dark Castor, Three
quarter Coats, storm collar, lined
throughout, large cuff sleeve.
AT $12.50--Oxford, Castor and Black
Kersey, quarter Goats, lined
all through; jacket collar
AT S15.00-EXTRA BIG VALUE
In Three-quarter Coats in Light and
Medium, Castor and Oxford Grey,
satin lined throughout; velvet and
jacket collar; cuff sleeve.
RAGLAN COATS.
AT $10.OO-The greatest Raglan
Coat on the market in Dark Oxford
Grey, made loose or half fitting back,
velvet collar, and cuff sleeve. Don't
fail to see it.
AT $10.00-Light Tan Raglan Coats,
cut New Market style, large cuff
sleeve. fitted back; worth $15.
AT $15.00-Dark Oxford and Black
Raglan Coats, made with loose and
half fitting back, velvet collar, cuff
sleeve.
AT S10.O0-We show the best Box
Coat ever made, lined all through with
satin, strap trimming, velvet collar,
in Light Tan, Castor, Brown and
Black, all sizes.
UNDERWEAR
AT 39c--Men's Natural Underwear,
heavy fleece, lined; also Jersey Rib
bed; splendid winter weight gar
ment.
AT 50c-Men's Tan, Heavy Flecced
Underwear, all sizes; extra heavy;
the best soc undergairment in the
country.
AT 7jc AND $10O--Men's Camels
Hair and also Scarlet Underwear,
strictly all wool; all sizes; Just the
garment for cold winter weather.
AT soc EACH-Ladies' Union Suits
In silver grey and ecru. made "Oneita
Style" full range Of sizes.
AT 81 and $1.39 EACH-Ladies' I'm
ion suits in silver grey, (1unceing
brandt which means they are non
shrinkable.
HOSIERY.
AT 12Rc A PAIR-Ladies' Hose in
wool, fleece lined and fancies; these
stockings are extra good value
Al 15c A PAlR-Ladies' fast black
hosiery, in ribbed, also plain, with
ribbed top; n stocking that stands wear.
AT 25c A PAIR-Ladies' Hose; the
best the loom produces, in fleece
lined, with white foot plain and rib
bed wool; also fancies. We make IA
point of giving the best 25c hose.
AT 12IAc, A PAIR-Children' Stock
ings, in wool, fleece lined, and heavy
cotton ribbed splendid weight, and
good wearing.
AT 15c A PAIR-Boys heavy ribbed
full range Of sizes. The kind
that saves darning.
AT 25c A PAIR-This Is our leading
for healthy boys and girls,
il fleece, lined, wool and our famous
Bicycle stocking; it pays
to buy our 25c lose.
GLOVES.
AT 81 A PAIR-Our Guaranteed
Kid Glove" not better kid glove inn
ported into this country, 2 clasp or
laclng; all sizes; self or black stitch
ing.
AT 50c A PAIR Scotch gloves for
ladies', In white, red, black and all the
fancy colorings. The popular glove
Of the season.
Glance Mt our fancy bric-n-brac coun-
ter; lots OF useful Christmas gifts are
ON display.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
Potatoes Still Rising.

Cleveland, Dec, GA. PJ-Notwith-
standing the threat of commission men
to import potatoes, the prices con
tinue to advance, The wholesale quo.
tation was advanced five cents in local
markets yesterday, all commission
houses selling fancy stock at 81 per
bushel.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
Site For Rents Library.

The Council and Library Board Of
Kent, have received and accepted an
offer from Hon Marvin Kent to do
nate to the town a lot valued at $1,000
at the corner OF Main and River sts.,
for the erection thereon of the Carne-
gle $4,000 library building.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-06
STATE GRANGE.
Summit Representatives viii At.
tend II Next Week.

Messrs. M. @. Danforth, of Darrow-
Vile, and Il. +. Cranz of BATH, will 60
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Huntington. The burial was in thu
cemetery on the Moulton road. Thos,
| from away TO attend the funeral were his
two sisters, Mrs. Kate Chamber anC
| Mrs. Mary G. Smith. and his brother
Walter Chamberlin, all from Willimantic
Conn.
DR.. and Mrs. c. J. Rumrill arrived thi,
morning from their wedding trip and were
well '.ricedn as they alighted from the
train. The Dr. responded with cigars
The couple will board al y. ". McCollOm I.
and Mrs. Rumrill viii continue her work
in the postoiiice for the present.
Samuel L. Howell arrived Monday from
Philadelphia 20 await the coming of Mrs
A. d. hanson and daughter, Caroline, who
are now on an extensive western trip in
Guiding Alaska and the Pan American ex-
position. Mrs. Mary Schlemmer and
Thomas FQote had opened ldlctOn cottage
the Friday previous.
About IS attended the flag social given
BY the Relief Corps last Friday evening at
the home of Dea Roswell HolbFook Il
was the l2ith anniversary Of the adoption
of the American flag and the house was
well decorated with the national eolors.
A nice musical program was rendered and
readings were also enjoyed.
Robert Morton goes to New York city
July ANA ~ IL AAA AAAA AAANAAA WIN AAAt
Edison Illuminating Co. Theron Brooks,
having secured a position as craftsman for
the American Bridge Co. Of Pittsburg, has
been granted his diploma at the 4. Y. NJ.
in advance and is now at home. lie goes
10 Pittsburg next week, via Buffalo.
Frank +. Lamb. well known here. has
the position Of chief adjuster for
the Onion Casualty and Surety company.
with his office at 3iS Broadway, New
York. He has been connected with the
in Boston for about four years
but IS transferred now TO the New York
office with a much larger salary. His
friends here viii be glad 10 learn Of his
Advancement.
A case of attempted child-rape occurred
last evening. Wallace Rathburn, who
lives on the Bleach, lured Hazel. l0-year-
old daughter Of Charles Stockwell, into an
upper room in the Chadwick foundry and
barred the door, The girl screamed and
wife gained entrance Is the
room before the miscreant had fully
accomplished his purpose DIR. Bailey was
summoned and the officers notified. /
Before Rathburn could be arrested he had
skipped, but be may expect trouble yet
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A Mother of Soldlers.

/
Mrs. Sophia Wilmington Luce. widow Of
Stephen Luce, died Saturday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Iarose. aged
~ years, months. She had been hi with
dropsy for several years and for nearly
three years past had been obliged to rest
in her chair,
The funeral was held Monday afternoon,
Rev. T. g. Rainey officiating, and inter-
ment was in the Braintree Branch
cemetery beside the graves Of her husband
and two sons.
stephen Luce, who was born in Wood
bury. died p years ago, aged IS years.
Mrs. Luce was a native OF Braintree,
They were the parents Of y children. four
of whom suryive-Francis and LYMAN
Luce OF Braintree, Mrs. Alma Vradenburg
OF Ripton, and Mrs. LarOse OF Randolph
Mrs. Nradenburg returned to Ripton two
days before her mothers death.
Six OF the nine sons of Mr.. and Mrs
Luce served as volunteers in the civil war
Hiram, the seventh son. was refused
because Of his youth
Ira, the oldest son, served in Co. II, 25th
Illinois regiment. He died two years ago,
aged 70. John enlisted in Go A, 81
Vermont; Francis in Co. G., and William
in Go. Z, both I'd Vermont; Albert. in
Co. q, 9TH Vermont, was wounded at
Gettysburg; Lyman was In Co. G.. Sth
Vermont. George Whitney Of Braintree.
who married Almena, daughter of stephen
Luce and wife, was the only one ii the
family killed. He was fatally wounded at
the battle Of the Wilderness.
The ages Of the children were as follows;
Ira, 20 years John. who was killed bv the
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RANDOLPH VILLAGE.


VIII make its first appearance in DuBoi.
g. Gays hail next Wednesday for three
evenings and it promises 10 be the most
elaborate performance ever given in RAN
dOlph. For the past two weeks about 100
local people have been rehearsing contin-
ually. day and night All the best talent
Of the town has been secured TO take part.
King Jollity is fun from start 10 tinishand.
as the Boston papers say, Is certainly a
beautiful and lovely entertainment The
costumes are something perfectly grand
and the scenery is worth the price of ad-
mission. The opening scene is on exhibi-
ton at Bailey q Aliens drug store. The
most beautiful solos, duets, choruses, top-
zeal songs viii be rendered, and all new,
bright and catchy music the most artistic
dancing. The Royal Guards in their
plush suits and glittering helmets make
fine appearance. Those iollity bellies
viii certainly please YOU in their green and
rose satin suits and the autumn girls are
beauties. There are many others, the pc
title ballet, Jolly tars the follyqueen, eight
in hand, funny policemen, Kings Guards,
the four sages with their topical songs
and local hits Look out for them Prof.
kaempf Of Boston, with his grand display
OF beautiful lights, has been engaged.
which Is a show In itself Coon songs.
ire dance and many other specialties will
be given between the acts.
Saturday afternoon Of next week there
will be a matinee Of a varied program.
Tickets viii 60 on sale at Bass drug store
Monday morning, June ~ at a. M.
Prices, 25c., 35c. SOC; matinee adults. 25c.
children, Toe. All under the direction OF
Z. Wales.
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WANTED, FOR SALE. ETC.
Carload Of sheathing just arrived.
3w CHADWICK BROTHERS

CARLOAD Oh knehLhANE JUST hAIAAENis
3w CHADWICK BROTHERS.
For SALE: One road cart, nearly new
Nv W. P. FLINT.
Pigs for sale. O. A. SEYMOUR, Randolph
Center, Vt.
VIII pay highest market prices for hides,
skins and pelts. # +. \. JERD.
Nice red birch hall tree for sale or ex-
change for one in oak. L. B. JOHNSON.
WANTED 10000 calf skins; highest
cash price paid. IS Jul. p. K. CLARK.
Mileages bought. sold and rented at
Hulbert's barber shop, Edson's block.
For SALE CHEAP:-Good one-horse
lumber wagon. 3wp n. w. McCoLLoM.
For sALE:-My place on Central st, opp.
Hobart place It Mrs. e. 5. PARKHURsT.
Private nursing for ladies. Address G.
w. G., 95 Cherry street, Burlington, VT. 81
For SALE:-My house, As Park street,
also my carriage and repair shop. 3w
W. ?. FLINT.
Go to c. W. Proper, Dudley ST., for car
rage and sleigh repairing, saw filing, etc.
All work guaranteed. II
For satisfactory laundry work, all goods
lost or stolen made good as new, leave
work at Hayward's. Sent Tuesday, re-
turned Friday.
For SALE Wood mowers, rakes and
tedders, also a second hand Buckeye
mower. Repairs kept at Drews black
smith shop. Wv +. l.. BASS.
! sell graphophones and supplies. A
good machine for 8 and up to $50 each.
Call and hear the s one, il will surprise
you. j. l.. JERD, Agent, Over Bass Store.
The town, highway and school taxes for
1901 are in my hands for collection.
of a. on town tax IL paid before
October 1, 1901.
CIR. GRANGER, Collector.
For SALE:-The desirable residence |
with good stable and garden, corner Of !
summer and Fales streets in Randolph |
rillage, is offered for sale at a bargain TO |
lose an estate. q W. II. Dubois, Admr.
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NJ. S. JoHNSON'S.
Probate of viii.
ESTATE OF III. wALBR1DaE.

ESTATE OF I. I. WALBRIDGE-
STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court
and for said District on the 9th day ct June,
A. D. 1901.
An eXemplihed copy % an instrument
purporting 20 be the last VIII and
Testament uf /. L. Walbridgo. late ~ ST. Louis.
state ut Missouri having estate i'm Randolph,
m said district, deceased, being presented
- the Court by Louise l.. WalbridEe,
the eNecutriN named therein. for Prbhates
II D. ordered hy said Court, that an persons
concerned therein Doe notified 20 appear al a
session 81 said Court to be- held at the Probate
ohlee M Randolph, ON the 25th day 90 June.
A. ID 1901 and show cause, Is any they may have.
against the Probate uf said viii: for which
purpose it Is further ordered, that a CODY Of the
record 81 this order be published three weeks
Increasingly In the Herald and News. printed al
Randolph, previous 60 said time appointed for
hearing
BY the Court: Attest.
1485 WILLIAM H. NICHOLS Judre
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Arrested Tor PiIferino.

Deputy sheriff J. F. I.amson Of Randolph.
accompanied by officers from Chelsea,
visited Brookfield Friday and searched the
house TO which Henry Fullam had recently
moved from his farm. They found IN two
rooms, very large quantity OF goods Of
nearly every description, whose value rep
resented quite a sum. II is alleged that
Mr.. Fullam, who has been for about doz-
en- years baggagemaster on the b. & NJ
with run from Boston to Newport, has
distracted these articles by piecemeal
from the baggage OF which he had charge.
Fallam was arrested the same day at
Bradford and taken to Chelsea, where bail
was furnished by his brother, Clarence.
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Grand List and Taxes.
Following is a tabulated comparison Of
the grand lists OF 1909 and 1901
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-09

fresh meats. c. F.. Frank. James Car roll S Co. Bosworth & Aggcrs. Godfrey Chealander were the heaviest shippirS receiving r1uch fruit. butter eggs nd groceries.
 John Kalem received butter, 'gss' cream, and several tons of spuds'
 There were large quantities ot intox'' cants aboard the Seattle. HHrma' Grimm. Payne & Peterson md A. R'in' ert each received over two dozen barr ,l' of beer.
 Many of the White Horse shippers vtr' rcpresentcd on the manifest r. Burns heading the list with dressed mutton tnd pork and n5 sacks of oats
 The Seattle also had coal for Shaw anc Johnson. which was unloaded at Moore'' wharf.
 The Seattle sailed last night shortly ar ter midnight with every berth taken and n goodly number of sccond-class passcn' gers aboard.
 The Seattle brought north the following passengers; o
 Mrs. Raymond. Miss Raymond Mrs ' F. Edwards. c. F. Hooker. chas. Morar ity. II. Nebumer. J. II. Allen. ID. w Higgins. E. c. Elliott. and three second class.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-09

the language of the court removing Judge Stevens:
 ''It appearing to this court upon an In spection of the quarterly reports hereto fore made aond filed in the office of the clerk of this court by R. N. Stevens. com missioner and ex-ofilclo recorder. pro bate judge. justice of the peace and cor oner of Nome precinct. Alaska. that dur ing the time he has acted as such com missioner the receipts of his office. ac- counted for by him. were %; that the disbursements for the same period accounted for by him. were s25.bSsa5; that the sum total of all moneys paid to the clerk of this court by said commissionei during said period Is the su moi NsSW that during said period he paid to M. h Stevens tho sum of s2.liO. for 2o days service at sio per day in the recording office. and the sum Of si,2j0 for rent; ana that he also paid to Clara F.. Stevens th' sum ofss.IcO for PIG days services at si'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-09
,JUGGED
Embezzler Daniels Enjoyed
 Short Liberty

Ccorrr Daniels. who cmhczzlcD Sj.o0 from Cnrtsch & O.. Dawson. thcn skip pod thc country. hut who rcturncd al from E1glc City, then went Co scatu, yin Nome. and was arrested there. was a ircc man for only a momcnt. The P.-l s1ys.
 When George o. Daniels. who was rc- r.utIy arrested. charged with cmhezzlinG y-i.eu from a Dawson meat firm. left Judgc Ecus court room yesterday after noon. hc enjoyed about thirty seconds of liberty Discharged on 20 writ oi huhcas corpus because Che superior court of this state had no right Co hold him for ar ,rcaec committed in Canadian territory 1o s,eppcJ Into the hau, -o meet Deputy United states Marshal Tyler who immc. jntclv rcarrcstcd him or a federal war. rant
 Upou this process Daniels was taken au tbc rhlrrr of being a fugutivc from justice. Co United states Commissioner Ni,t,r. who hcld him for Che British au' lhoritics Tartsch x Co. a Dawson meat arn. win prosecute thc prisoner
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-09
4 NATIONAL THANKSGIVING

much has been given us, much will be ex- pected from us. and that true homage comes. from the heart as we'll as from the lips and show Itself In deeds. We can best prove our thankfulness to the AL mighty by the way in which. on thisear and at thIs time. each of us does his duty to his fellow men.
 Now. thereafter. I, Theodore Roose- welt, President of the United States do hereby designate as a day Of general thanksgiving. Thursday. the 2Sth or this present November and do recommend that throughout the land the people cease from their wonted occupations and at their several homes and places of wor' ship thank the Giver of all good for the countless blessings of our national life. "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal Of the United States to bc affixed.
 'Done in the City of Washington. this second day Of November. in tho year Of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and one. and of the independence Of the Uni ted states the one hundred and twenty sixth.
 --CyeafD ''-
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. By the President:
 JOHN HAY. Secretary of State"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-11-09
OFFICIAL TAX FIGURES
Clerk Chealander Finishes
 Assessment Roll
Boohs VIII Be Turned Over to Ire asur.r McDonald Today and
 Ho Thinlfs He Wlil Be Tn Po- Aition to Receive Tax.s Monday

City Clerk Chealandcr has finished fig' uring up the tax assessment book Tor this gear, which he has been at work on lnceasantly since the Board of Edualiza- ton finlsh,d it's labors.
 The assefsed value of city property now foota up to s.G2.sSo being made up as fol- lows: Real t677, ,i50; and personal. sS'i.- 9so. Th.1 makes the amount of taxes 10 he collected s9.S23.S.
 Proportioning the amount Of taxes. as decided upon by the city council. gives the general fund s5,59i2s: the street fund ssa2 ss, and the fire fund s2.7T.H
 Today the tax book and former treas urer Anderson's books. audited up to date. will be turned over to Treasurer Mcdonald, who expects to be ready to receive taxes on Monday.
 Clerk Cheaiander Is now up to his eyes in work auditing the school fund. which under the ordinance that has just gone into effect, Is now included in the duties of the city clerk. and which fund is to be kept separate from the city's money
 Since one-half of the money collected for licenses has reverted to the school fund. commencing September a. Of last year. si2.ss3.40 has been turned over to the city treasurer for that purpose ana In addition to that amount. for the fiscal year. commencing July 1. 1901. there was turned over to the city treasurer on July sl. the sum of s2,sii.e2. together with f'- c75. turned over Thursday to Treasurer Nfanonaid hv Clerk Hills.
 When seen last night Clerk chcaiander was putting the finishing touches on th" city financial records. and as II IS ms duty. under the ordinance. that the tax books be finished up before November D. he is more than week ahead Of time with his laborious task.