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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-09
AN ORDINANCE.

or the City OF Akron, Ohio, authoriz-
ing the issuing of bonds In anticipa-
tion of the collection of special as
sessments, for the construction Of a
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-09

Shur Gill who until recently lived Mt
216 South High St, Akron, is a neph-
cw of Gen. Gill. The latter has no
brother here.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-09
TIE PROBLEM.

(TTMaOROTHY in the nursery can calculate the
price Of Ivory Soap per cake, but it would
kga% take mathematical genius to calculate its
esezsI ) true value. For he must take account Of
time, labor, and materials. He must deduct from the
apparent cost the saving in the longer life Of the cake
in the longer life of the washed fabric, in the labor
required, In the time consumed, in the strength ex
pended, in the results obtained When all is finished
Ivory is the cheapest soap in the world. It floats
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
THE COUNCIL AND TRANSFERS.

hope and the desire majority the citizens
committee railroads concerning transfers
the should be taken mp and disposed OF at last
ming Common Council. This report committed
to OF July last and there it has remained
In people have made their wishes the
very clearly understood there nights meeting
member the plan recommended by the
n,ee William Moore chairman regarded bare
faced attempt Railroad public property
on the empty preeuse Of providing transfer system
Furthermore member present who did not know
that company plan endorsed By William Moore and his
committee carried into execution because Of the
Of public opposition Nor is it be forgotten that
eounemcn record advocates Of ticket
transfers and opponents miserable makeshh with which
Msden Perry corporation would they could saddle
the city "-'~~~'
Under circumstances therefore natural that the citizens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
Two Men in the Same Boat.

lie was very mild lookins individual
= Noung East side lawyer and esch even
ing when ne stopped az tavern on his
way home he always carried neat ron
~ nspers in his hand. presumably
brier or other document. several times
"a. bad met a neiehbor. newly married
hank clerk. and had noticed that on
ntrhta they chauced 90 mcot when eoth
had remained downtown later than usual
his friend always carried a small paper
sack A niece orerlns to his spoute Tor
not getting home earlier he thousn'.
Recenfly whom they stopped to nave
ono bs chsnccd TO remark that his VIE
must like fruit
.,Frt,t' tn here" aud the Young bank
-. h.ta up ths bag well hardly. You
see ann often down town after DARK.
,nd my vife insists that J protect mNseit
ssatnst robbers 80 10 satisfy her ! carry
80. nae IA contains q slug and he eN-
httt,ed q nerce-iockine "hlack.isck
queer" replied the younr swysr
soyrsuhst ii'the sane pew. and unron.
,,s his documents he hrcusht forth q
r,see Of lesd ripe. Kansas City Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
R. |. WOMAN'S INDIAN
ASSOCIATION MEETS.

themselves. Her heart went out to the
little child. TO the sick. 10 the poor and
the aged.
'sTt was therefore natural to her to
nave sympathy with the Indian and to
feel the importance OF the work whlch
is being done by the Womans Indian as
memorial We wish Ia express our tender
memory OF her ss woman and friend
recalling her wise charity, her strong.
belief iu justice and right, her cheeriul
and courteous manner
IAN these qualities that endeared her
to so many. while she lived. have left an
abiding influence with those who worked
with her I'm charities or knew her In So
cial life"
The above memorial was adopted and
IL was voted 10 send copy Thereon 10
the family OF the deceased.
The treasurers report, submitted by
Mrs. Chapman. showed a balance OF N5'Z-
I'm the treasury.
Election Of Officers followed the reports,
resulting in the reelection of the old
board as follows
President Mrs Edward O. Bartlett
vice presidents, Miss Josephine Barfus
Mrs Joseph II l<endrick; secretary, Mrs
William Won Gottschalk; treasurer Mrs
| Frederick Chapman
The following were also chosen as dele
| gates to the national convention or IN
| dan associa ton 10 he held In Boston II
| DecAmbpr- Nfrs-tieorge- F -8akeFrAts
| William C. Greene Mrs. II. q. Bartlett
Mrs. Frederick Chapman, Miss Rutf
| Haskall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

The annual meeting of the Rhode Island
womens Indian association was held In
the south parler of the First Baptist
church Yesterday afternoon. at $3.50
o'clock with the president. Mr. Edward o.
Bartlett in the chair
The attendance was exceedingly small.
owing to the fact that the meeting for
organized charity held at the same hour,
claimed number OF those who are usual
ly present at the gatherings OF the In
dian association.
The meeting opened with scripture
reading and prayer by the president, and
a few words relative TO the interests OF
the society.
The first report of the afternoon was
that Of the secretary, Mrs. William Won
Gottsehalk This gave brief resume OF
the status Of that society, at the begin
ning OF it's new year. included pa lhe re-
mort was a memorial TO Miss Elizabeth
f. Andrews. a valued member OF the as
soeiation. and woman widely known,
and beloved for her broad charity anu
philanthropy. The memorial was as iol-
lows:
Since our last annual meeting we nave
Inst. nv death. one OF our most fal'h-
ful friends Miss Elizabeth r.. Andrews
She was, for many years, teasurer OF ,he
assoeia ton, and always manifested her
interest In II by her attendance AT 'he
meetings and i'm many other ways
"Niss Andrews was woman whose
hand was in every charitable enterprise,
| her influence was always on the slde ol
| relief for those who were unable 10 heil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF
UNIVERSALIST CLUB.

we decide 10 permit smoking, each man
provide his own cigars.
Now. briefly. l would say In answer
to the first question. no; TO the
second | withhold answer until nearing
from other wards 10 the third yes
10 the fourth no. and TO the hfth, get out
and hustle
pr. Rusg followed Mr.. Gannett and de-
clared that wlrie the cigar was not OF
fen-ive TO him. personally, yet he dld hot
think A would increase the membership
of the club Neither did he think that
the club would be strengthened by the
admission of women
"rhere is something else declared the
sneaker. which has TO do with the con-
ditlon
"rhe president OF the New York Uni
versslIst club said 10 me, recently mat
one of the reasons why these church
ciubs are not more prosperous Is because
men who are fitted 20 entertain audiences
which We have. will not come without
money and We must pay our talent II
our club IL TO prosper
Rev r. l.. Houghton and Hon. Henry
| u Metcalf OF Pawtucket. both spoke ON
| the topic: what Can he Done To Build
I'D the Club7'
i'pon motion OF DIR. Rugg the first
| question was referred to the executive
| committee for consideration and decision.
Rev. W. &. selleck enlarged upon the
! question of a suitable meeting place and
| the character Of papers and addresses
| to be presented
| All of the questions were submitted 90
j the executive committee, after which the
| meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

The sixteenth annual meeting OF the
I.niversalist club of Rhode Island was
held last evening In Tillnghssts as
sembly rooms, 2ss Westminster street.
previous to the business meeting
banouet was served which was enjoyed
by about so gentlemen
The divine blessing was pronounced oy
Rev. T.. l.. Hsughton, pastor or the
I-niversalist church Of Pawtucket.
The business meeting, which consisted
of reports. election OF officers, etc. I'M
mediately followed the banquet ana was
,r.sia.d over by President Eugene My
rick.
r,a erst rsport OF the meeting was
that of TN. secretary. Mr.. Ralph Potter
Inilowins came the report OF the treas
urar Earl < Binford, which showeo
balance of ss07s In the treasury
The report Of the nominating commit
tee was presented by Rev. Henry W,
Rugs ID. ~, anu the ioho"i"e
of officers elected:
President. John VI. Burlington.
vice prssldent George n. Carpenter
Treasurer Earl = Bintord.
secretary, Howard A. Presbrey
Directors Joseph Kelley. Rev. w T.
s.lleck. Herbert g. Calef
committee OF three was aiso az
pointed 10 draw up resolutions OH 'ne
S..,h ~ Henry G. Holmes This COM
- uas composed of Dr. IL ]. Cush-
man. William &. Gannnett ana SnatIeS
f. Irons -,
| Fol,owins the above reports the presi-
| dent called for Ave minute speeehes upon
| the following topics:
| Is a. desirable TO admit women TO mem
| bership in the clubf
| would an after-dinner cigar cohaucs
\ 10 the consenialty OF the occasion anu
| he permissible! -.
1 shall the general character OF the pa
| ,.rs and addresses be changed?
| Are the times and places OF meeting
| satisfactory -.
What can be done to build up the
club?
The first topic was introduced py rev
H. |. Cushman. Mr.. Cushmsn salo
~ have been a member OF this clut
| s-,r, ,bo besinnins and now We are W
| tho presence OF condition, not theory
~ is evident from the reports or or
| treasurer and secretary that the men II
the IrnIversalist church do not care To-
| the UniVersslist CLUB.
- have heard some of the younss
members say that they cannot anor'
| to belong 10 the club because they cshno
|
| question: Would II he advisable 10 aonl
women TO the club9 ! should answer tina
Il would he advisable.
| Dr Cushmsn also suggested inc reouc
| ,,or of the fee 80 that husband AM
rife might belong for the present cos
| OF one. -,
William y. Garnett in speaking on I'M
tonic aid that no had not met any q
Inc ladies who did not think mat IN
gentlemen we're entitled TO tho night q
| the club
he did not consider that the decress
4, membership was due 30 tho fact ths
no women belonged 10 the club On IN
contrary he believed that the CLUB ma
h.en made too much ct clergyman
| club .
II do not believe" continued ~
.n.aker that 81 would save this club q
All 10 take IN the women.
Il am rot ono of those who would lesN
This club n YOU decided to smoke ana
would not leave n YOU didn't smoke
ar free - say that heartily enjoy
| GOOD sftsr-dinner claar.
. Those gentlemen shc 40 not sni"ke Al
nha do not vish 10 smoke should not
, | compelled to pay FOR arotber man
smoss. go that ! shouts sugssst thst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
The Gossip.
Pleasant Time Coming.

Preparations FOR King Edwards coro-
ma ton are now I'm active progress and al
ready the daily papers are specializing as
Ia how the multitude ef expected visitors
is To he cared for. The prospects OF a
great influx Of foreign visitors who know
little or nothing OF the English Language
hav. led Harry Pain. London humorous
writer to prepare short guide 10 the
sentences that they may expect 10 hear
or may require TO use. The following
he SAYS, should certainly he committed
To memoryi
In the hotel.
I am extremely sorry I came.
We are extremely sorry YOU came.
They are extremely sorry they came.
Where. then, am To sleepY
You can have the two lowest steps OF
the back staircase.
| offer twenty pounds
II YOU had offered less YOU could only
have slept on the roof.
1t II cool on the roof
Excuse me cir, but would YOU kindly
remove your feet from the back Of my
neck?
Whose child was 1t that fell through
the skylight7
Al the restaurant
I wish to eat
what 40 YOU require
require breakfast. luncheon, tea. din
ner aud supper These last three days al
| the hotel ! have had 10 live on one to-
n,ato and bottle Of grated Parmessn.
The millionsires eat up everything.
We are unable 10 serve YOU.
am damsorry | came.
A bath bun IL 10 he sold by public suc-
| tlon tomorrow
THANK YOU kindly for the information
| I shall not he able 20 wsit 50 long
visitors are particularly requested not
1 TO ole on the doorstep
| At the window
| Long live the kingl
| HooraNl
| Rule Britannia!
,rhe price Of G.o.ooo for this window IL
| very moderate when one considers that
| rhanpasns luncheon IL included.
| We can see very we'll That woman ha'
svoonsd. That man has also svooned.
! lie has ms leg broken.
do not think that they are dead
| THAT is an ambulance.
Sow they're coming. oh, listen 10 th'
| hand
! Ths crowd ischecrins and screaming sn'
| waving handkerchiefs and throwing hat
| in the air.
The English are an spathetic people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

play politics should have looked Tor decisive
the council last night Mr. isk sought 10
long sumbering andhe accompanying resolution
acted upon majority decided further delay While this
expected it in no way dconong 70
the friends transfers appea TO have been brought
about OF Mr. Ssson who according 10 his
own statement advocates OF ticket transfers III
the city.
Mr. ssson announced position we'll known and ne
added proposed to discuss tue committee report
fully and freely consideration OF IN" doc
framed in railway corporation there is little
doubt the friends will be requited for the delay and
the railroad will discover would have Jared better had its pet
scheme given earlier quetus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

THE SON OF sATsUMA. by Kirk Mum.
roe:
new book by Kirk Munroe Is a mat
ter Tor upfsiline Joy among the army OF
growing up lads who have kept track Of
his many heroes and their thrilling ad-
yntures. The son OF satsuma" Is Bob
whiting. How he came by the name IS
part of the story. lie had no end OF ex-
citing experiences before he achieved IT,
The sub title OF the story with Perry i'm
Japan suggests the timeiness of the
book. for hob was with that Rhode Iel-
and Commodore Perry who shot an open-
ing for civilization through the hermit
nation I'm memory OF which aggressive
educational tactics our friends the Jap
anese. have. Within few months, erected
a splendid memorial on their soil 10 our
commodore. Bob WAS bound to farmer
but he ran away 20 sea. taking the berth
OF a young Black Bailcr who preferred
farming for change. Before Bob got
TO Japan he went through whole lot OF
adventures including mighty tough time
OF IL az "A white slave on "a Sumatra pep
ner plantation. But he is tough young
ster az well as brave and manly ana he
pulls through all right and finally be-
comes a midshipman In tho United states
service. There are spirited pictures, OF
course. published by Charles Scribner .
sons Price $l00).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
DIE D..

BRAINERD-In Arlington, Cranston.
2sth inst, Henry IL. Brainerd, In his 10Th
year.
GIADDING-In cranston. Oct. *, Mary
Gladding, wife OF the late Edward Glad
ding.
NoTT-In this city, on the 18th inst
Thomas Mott.
RAWSON-In New York, on the 21th
inst. John c. Rawson, aged a years,
formerly OF Providence.
wHIPPLE-At Georgisville, on the 21th
inst. Helen w. aged Is months; daugh-
ter OF w. A. and y. Il. Whipple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
AN EToN BoY's LETTERS:

AN EToN BoY's LETTERS:
How healthy English boy really lives
and does at famous Eton is capi-
tally told in this volume OF let-
ters which read like the verl-
fable thing. II they are not SO they are
fine art. Undoubtedly they are based
wholly on verities. IL is good likely boy
that is supposed TO write the letters, not
TOO good. but just naturally good. His
letters home. 20 various members or his
family, 20 friends and acquaintances,
carry him from the fourth form to the
end OF the course and hne. spirited read
ing they are. fun OF cleverness- not over
strained and making one wish that one ;
boy friends could have the opportunity
afforded by the historic school publish
ed by Cassell a. Company limited),
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
His Explanation,

How old are YOU. t'ncle Nillisrn7
well. suh. I wuz bon in ce time ~ de
high win"
And when vas thst7'
"TIIt Vas endurin er de big freshet'
sub 90
And when did that occur
well. sub. hlt wus some time sftcr
ds stars felisd ter know zactly how oil
TO- WI, hon en- ~ osk tree WANDER
wu1 a .mail saplin en- liGhtnin hit ol
Narse pen on ds had On broke HE jus
~ llauor. -stlsnt. Ccnstitution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

A sHERBURNE INHERITANCE, by
Miss Amanda NJ Douglas;
a book by Miss Douglas needs only an
Introduction. Especially when the magic
name 'sherburne" figures in it's title. The
new story In the series covers about four
Years I'm the lives OF the children and as
EaLdciph the oldest son goes To West
Point for a military career we get some
excellent pen pictures OF that historic In
stitution which is Just now subject OF
much interest 10 thousands Of Young and
old Americans. Mildred Randolph's twin
sister " aries not too well except In the
matter OF money but on the whole IL
doesn't turn out 40 bad an experiment In
asmuch as she is developed into likely
Young woman. Honor gDes 10 q modern
girls college Randolph II graduated from
West Point and the story leaves him on
his way with his company 10 the new
American scenes being enacted AZ Nar1a.
These people %: fiction are thus pursuing
their interesting careers contempora-
neously with that of their many readers
and they are wholesome and attractive
family always published by Dodd,
Mead a Co Price ~ cents).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
Chat 4bout
People.

The first good frost Of the season
visited us last night and the flowers
which had struggled into bloom long
after the plants should have been
withered were found at sunrise to
have been bitten by Jack.
Well. 'tis time for cooler wea ther.
Here We are, four weeks from Thanks
giving and barely a sign that summer
has nown. The elothisrs are anxious
to unload overcoats and heavy suits;
the furriers are ready for business
but the only real happy individual
Is the ice man.
see, by what an exchange asserts,
that Mozarts skull has been deposited
I'm the National Museum at Salzburg.
Presumably. IL has been placed there
that musicians may study the
mute"
Is life worth living? It's according
To the liver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
BRENpAs SUMNER AT RocKLEY.

BRENDAs SUMMER AT RocKLEY,
by Helen Leah Read:
Another Brenda book. Is of course, well
ccme. The story tells OF the vacation
tlrac OF the girls at a resort that has a
familiar look ON the famous North Shore,
up I'm Massachusetts. The girls that we
set acquainted with I'm Brenda, Her
School ana Her Club" are in the story
al Jessie Wilcox Smith gives us view
Of some OF them in her dainty pictures.
There arc new acauaintanccs. too, who
aie welc ome 10 the company OF charac-
ters and readers. The girls have a regu-
lar summer shore outing They make
pilgrimages 10 historic places around
about and do the things that light heart
cd but well regulated young women are
bound TO do in such an environment In
real life. 10 il realism OF the romantic
period OF yourg, fresh. wholesome life.
Fest OF all. IN is very commonsensical and
genuine in character portrayed II its
scenes and I'm it's activities. Altogether II
"a delightful O.ittle. Brown & Co. Price
st.20).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
Uhaf Others
fire Saying.

"It has been apparent 20 the general
eye for some years past mat the
Worlds Fair scheme, upon which the
huge Chicago Exposition OF 1898 was
founded, has grown quite beyond the
limits whether maternal or spectacular
imposed IN the nature OF things bN an
exposition program" 49, Philadelphia
Record.
"rhe exemption Of Cuban cities.
especially Havana. from the ravages
of yellow fever means a great deal to
the people OF the United states, who
have suffered So much from the dis
ease introduced from Cuba Since
American sanitation has shown by
eloquent example that 1t IL possible To
stamp out yellow fever In cuba the
United states will doubtless insist thar
IL shall be kept out after the American
occups tion ceases. IL Is only ques-
ton OF care and money, ana IL ~
worth much more than IL costs. -
Louisville Courier
"curiopsly enough although the
great mass Of people In any Christian
community believe not only in future
life but i'm the survival Of personality
after death. there IL general shying
AT any effort To prove this by the
reason or by physical demonstrauon
lie is indeed bold man who confesses
he has communicated, or beneNen ne
has been i'm actual communication
with dead friends. -Phiiadelphla
Press.
Great Britain derives more than
one-third Of her entire revenue from
alcoholic liquors, and the United
states Is the only nation that shows
ANYTHING like a similar condition or
affairs. France and Germany obtaining
hut "A comparatively small percentage
OF their revenues from that source.
San Francisco call.
zone by one the landmarks go
There Is talk of reducing the Horseshoe
curve to straight line. Next thing
we know the Niagara Falls VIII exist
only as electric lights In various parts
of the country. .'-Philadelphia In
auirer.
Times have changed since 1I1o, as
Trcvelyan says. and not only IN Eng
land. but I'm America, where the non
ors of the bar and Of politics are
not lord chanccllOrshlps Men sim
crook the pregnant hinges or the Knee
10 powers which they were sure their
pride of citizenship and their reNer-
once To the Almishty would never
le, thom bow before. New York Tri-
bune.
Forty four ought 20 he the begin
uing OF the best part of mans IRE.
I'm President RooseVelts case there
should he no doubt that " Is the
propitious year. r.'--rhiladelphis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

the part OF the hepuc~h
straightforward declaration In
and the Democratic nominees
II but the
rort uprn interests
greedy corporation municipal and Law making
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

Mdcn smiled expan'| when he learned h't
his station transfer killed the common council last
and the other advocates OF ucN transfers
council smile viii be
trnsm ed I'M roz
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

citizens who voted for him
recnr that they in elect him few
yearsa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

II turns buying guns England
- foundation They are didn't
II; they simply capt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

shoua
in the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29
CAN GER |!

Natures Remedy-The Wonderful MIS-
sIsoIrOI SPRING WATER Pamphlet
Free. % Broadway, New York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

"Forty-four ought 20 he the begin
ming OF the best part ot man = hte'
I'm President Roosevelts case thers
should he mo- doubt that " Is the
propitious year. .'-Philadoiphis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

"One by one the landmarks GO
There Is talk of reducing the Horeshoe
curve to straight line. Next thins
we know the Niagara Falls VIII exist
only as electric lights In various parts
of the country. Philadelphia In
quirer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-20
DISTRICT BILLS PENDING.
Measures Previously Proposed Re
vived for Early Action.

There are now pending before the
House District Committee some thirty
five bills, nearly all of which are meas
ures that failed OF consideration in the
last Congress.
The new legislation proposed is in the
nature of amendments to the District
code. These amendments have been re-
ferred to the District Commissioners.
They will be taken up by the District
Committee immediatel. On the reGssem-
bling Of Congress.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-20

Rogers Brothers il Washing
tom evening.
CoIumbia-Andrew Mack in Tom
Moore" evening
Chase's-Percy HasweI in ''The Liars, y
afternoon and evening.
Lafayette-"An Enemy to The King -
evening
Acadeny-"Across the Pacific" even
ing
Kernan's+Big Sensation BurIesquers,' =
afternoon and evening
Biiou-Burlesque and vaudeville, after
noon and evening.