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New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
If HAD BEEN NITRO-GLYCERINE.
FAR MORE DEVASTATING EFFECTS WOULD
HAVE FOLLOWED SUBWAY EXPLOSION.


HAVE FOLLOWED SUBWAY EXPLOSION.
1T lucky thing for upper New-York that
ordinary dynamite exploded in the subway said
veteran oil prospector he laid aside copy of
The Tribune describing the frightful accident OF
recent date. IF it had been straight utro-glycer
inc that part of the city would be desolate
wilderness of brick and stone and mortar. like
huge dump pit used by ashmen."
He thereupon launched himself upon current of
anecdotes picked up in the course of decade of
experience in the Pennsylvania oil fields He be-
by explaining the difference between what he
Grmly alluded to ordinary dynamite" and its
basic principle, nitro -gycerine.
"Nitrc-g -glyceriue looks as innocent as melted
lard he said. although il is the most terrific
plosive I believe. that has ever been discovered
As II drips from the quart tin that hold il the
tenderfoot would imagine il be thin condensed
milk or. I said before melted lard. I have seen
drop larger than your little finger nail drive
I2-pound sledge hammer through the roof Of a
welded IL against wall hfteen feet away. That's
nitro Elycerine. Dynamite Is simply this fluid
mixed with some infusorial earth or perhaps gel
atine that oe handled with more safety
Nitro glycerire is produced BY the action Of sui
phuric acid on glycerine az low temperature II
Is made in obscure places. far from human habfta
ton. and transported in wagons. $40 quarts 70 the
load, unfrequented roads TO its destination
These wagons are marked Danger in huge letters
People shun them as they would an ambulance
marked Smallpox In the old days the drivers
took their lives in their hands even more recJ-
lessH than they do Low. Sometimes the acid in
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
WOULDN'T T4kE HIS GOLD PIECE.
ELEVATED TICKET AGENT SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE
SCALES To WEIGH THE s. so COIN

ELEVATED TICKET AGENT SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE
SCALES To- WEIGH THE 81 so COIN
There places i1 Nev-York where gold will
not always pay ones way. a few DAYS ago a
man with two pennies and a 3 - gold piece in his
stations Of the Ninth-ave. lire on his way down
town He was in hurry, and palIins the gold
piece. which OF the year 1879 and in perfect
condition. from his pocket. he clapped it down on
the ticket agents shelf The agent picked IL Up.
looked at IL curiously moment and then handed
it back
Cant take that"
Why notg' was asked quickly
Il haven't any scales to weigh Z, with
Well. have I got 70 walk downtown because YOU
haven't a scaleSe''
Il can't help that Ny orders are not 70 take
gold without Weighing it. You can get il changed
down on the corner"
Down went the man the street again and
readily obtained bills and silver for tha gold piece
He afterward learned that TIE Manhattan Els-
waited Railway Company does not oc{ect n taking
gold coins when it is evident thar thsv are not
counterfsits and they are in good condition II
does object, however TO receiving coins thar have
become light in weight by use thar they viii
value. and has a r1le 20 thar effact This par
ticular agent is supposed TO have been A new
man who interpreted the rules literally. The
for weighing gold but does weigh them at the
main ONCE.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

in 1876. Neither State has had a President, but
Maine has had a Vce-President in Hannibal Ham
lin. James G. Blaine and Thomas b Reed v"re
Speakers of the House. each for three terms
David b. Henderson, the present Speaker, now
serving his second term is from Iowa William p
Frye of Maine. has been President pro TEN. of the
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
A STONE uAsOyS' ryT0y.

The Italian stone masons OF this city have or
ganized big union which has been chartered as
No a, y. Y, B and NJ ! L Of America Their
aim is get fun union wages and to cooperate
with their American brethren for the protection
of organized Dor. The meeting place of No "A
is No S3l East e-hundred-and -tvvelfth-st- The
secretary Is tito Pacel, Of No. S05 East One-hun-
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
STUCK HER HATPINS N HIS BACK
BUT-THE NAN IN THE THEATRE DID NOT
MAKE AN OUTCRY.

''You know how careless am about hatnins
began the Absent Minded Girl 70 her most inti-
mate friend. L stick them in all sorts or queer
out Of the way places, where I never find them
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
PARLOR OF THE YONKERs WoMAN's INSTITUTE.

land sent for Melville ". Fuller and made him
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court OF the United
States Mr.. Fuller's early rival had in the
mean time been idle. and in 1889, Benjamin Harrt-
office. James q. Blaine became Secretary of State
So the two former reporters. who had sat cheek by
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

ignorance. oh what difference IN the morning.
He had gone TO sleep in neatly furnished bed
room His clothes he had folded on chair near
his bed. His shoes lay the door. The walls
were covered with pictures and the table with
knickknacks. When he awoSo he looked about
him in -urprise. He IN n totally bare apart
ment No pictures were on the walls; nothing on
the table; indeed, there wasn't any table His
shoes beside the door, his clothes upon
the chair. There wasn't any chair. All there was
In that room a bed which occupied by
exceedingly surprised and-as the truth dawned
upon him-eXceedingly angry artillery officer. Those
Porto Rican bandits had taken everything that
was movable. and taken them without disturbing
his sleep Sadly he rolled himself I'm his sheet and
later he sent to the friend who had warned him
the day before the following note:
Dear Jack: Apropos OF our talk and your rarn-
ing OF yesterday find that knew too much They
cleaned me out last night. The drinks on ME.
and : might remark par pareuthesis that that Is
about all they left on me. For heavens sake, send
me some clothes. BILL
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

It has frequently been said Of late that Iowa has
attained the position in Washington politically that
was formerly occupied by Maine To-day the
Speaker OF the House, the Secretary Of the Treas
ury and the Secretary Of Agriculture all hail from
Iowa while Maine only has the President pro TEN.
Of the Senate. Names average is still. however.
greater than that OF Iowa. for while older she
is smaller. Maine admitted in 1870 Iowa
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
CLEVER FELLOW.
New Fourth Ward Councilman
Knows a Thing or Two.

Barberton, Oct 1.--Mr. Mark An
thony, who was elected Councilman
in the Fourth ward to take the place
of Mr.. VIM. A. Morton, resigned, is
about 80 years old and with his wife
and two children, resides in lovely
home on Baird ave.
Mr. Anthony is employed in a gem
eral capacity at the Diamond Match
factory and is very clever gentle
man. He is chemist of more than
usual ability and is also a talented
electrician. He has just perfected a
new device for telegraphing between
trains which it is thought will be a
success. Mr.. Anthony will probably
apply for patent on his device, and
it may be the making of his fortune.
The new Councilman is in disposition
somewhat pugnacious and will be like
ly to take firm stand for his convic-
tions and make lively fight for what
he believes to be right. II have moth,
ing to say in regard to the policy l
shall pursue in the Council" said he,
but no one need to. expect that I
shall sit still and say nothing"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
POLICE ORDINANCE
Less Popular Then Council Hoped
II Would Be.
(specIal Correspondence.)

Barberton, Oct. 1.-The manner in
which the Council regulated the Po-
lice department Monday night, has not
been very enthusiastically received
and there are those in official life who
are not altogether pleased. 1t was
the general opinion that the thing the
Police department must needed was a
head -one man who had complete au-
thority to whom the members of the
police force must look for all author
ity and instruction. 1t was thought
by the Mayor the City Solicitor and
others In q position to know that this
authority should be placed in the
hands of the Marshal. The fact that
the police have had no head has been
the cause of most of the troubles In
that department. and 1t was expected
that when an ordinance regulating
the department was passed this trou-
bile would be remedied. The Council
had no notion of letting this author
ity' out Of its hands. however, and
the Police department is in much the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01


OF fire limit. In view of the rapid
growth of the city, Mr. Tracy wanted
the fire limit on Tuscarawas ave. ex.
tended.
The matter of fire protection is one
OF the most important which confronts
the city of Barberton today. The
consensus Of opinion among the cit,.
zens is that the Council should take
immediate steps toward establishing
an adequate fire department
Said Il prominent citizen Tuesday:
Another thing the Council should do
Is to rule out the erection of frame
blocks. These buildings are simply
fire traps and are menace to all the
the buildings that surround them. To-
day Barberton, city of 5000. has a
fire department consisting of 20 men
and few hose carts. Should a seri-
GUS fire break out 1t would sweep the
city and the efforts of the firemen
would be about as effective as blowing
against the wind"
! Councilman Prentice, who is chair
man of the Fire committee, has pre-
pared plans and submitted them to
Council, and used all his influence
to have a well equipped fire service
established In Barberton As vet the
Council has taken no action on this
Important matter, but 1t is probable
the question of bonding the city for a
sum sufficient to cover the cost Of an
up-to-date, effective fire department,
Will be presented to the people in a
special election at an early date.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
IMPRESSED
With the Wonderful Growth O
Magic City.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, Oct 1-Mr. Hinrick, chief
craftsman of the engineering depart
ment of the Cramps Shipbullding Co.,
of Philadelphia, was in the city, Tues
day, the guest of the Stirling Boiler
Co.
"No, | am not in Barberton on bust
ness" said he. in reply to the report
er's query, This Is merely pleasure
trip and stopped off here for few
hours to visit the Stirling factory. l
am very favorably impressed with the
plant and with Barberton. 1t is n
most wonderful little city, for / am
told that 1t has been in existence less
than dozen years, and If that Is
true Its growth has been phenomenal"
When told Barberton is sometimes
called the Magic City, he replied:
"There has certainly been something
magical In its growth"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01

same position as before. The Marshal
is the nominal head Of the depart
ment but as a matter Of fact the do
partment is still hydraheaded and is
no more protected from Council inter-
ference than before.
When-asked how he liked the new
regulations, Marshal Ferguson said:
Very well, indeed" but glance Of
the eye and peculiar infection of
voice led the reporter to suspect that
there was trace of sarcasm in the
remark.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
FORMED
A Branch Of Loyal
Legion.
Akron's CoIored Citi.
zens We're In Sessi on.
The Founder Of the New Organ .
ization Here.

By unanimous vote at q mass
meeting of colored citizens Tuesday
evening at the True Reformers' hall
the work of the Loyal Legion Of La
Dor was adopted and Summit county
will enter the National league.
The meeting was called to order by
Rev. r. A. Jones, who, after leading
devotional exercises, introduced Prof.
2. w. Mitchell, the Supreme master
and founder of the national organiza-
ton, who gave a most interesting re-
view of racial conditions in this coun-
try, and explained the cause of many
of the evils now complained of. He
pointed out to his audience the fact
that the negro himself contributed
very largely to the cause of all his
troubles and said that before there
could come any solution to the race
problem the evils among the race it.
self would first have to be corrected.
The plan of the Loyal Legion of La
Dor was then fully explained and sub
mitted to the audience for adoption.
BY almost a unanimous vote from a
crowded house the work was adopted
and the formation Of temporary
organization followed. The temporary
officers are as follows:
Chairman, VIM. Murry; secretary,
F. e. Jackson; assistant secretary, T.
Read; treasurer, Rev. r. A. Jones;
prelate, J. X. Jackson.
A meeting to organize a permanent
council here was called for next Tues
day evening, at the same place at
which time 25 councilmen will be Sc
lected and an advisory board Of nine
officers elected
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
TODAY'S GAME.
New York at Boston.

even race il the rain stops long
enough" was tho opinion Of the rae
ing men at Fountain park, all Wed
nesday morning. "Of course the track
will be muddy and the time won't be
30 good as 1t might be, but we'll have
the races just the same"
There was an exhibition of gloom
around the city and the track, when
the racing men and the lovers Of the
sport saw what the weather was to
be like today. There is an exception
ally good and fast card of races for
the fair meet, and a goodly amount
of speculation on the performances
of the flers is expected.
There was some selling OF pools on
today's races at the Buchte, Tues
day night There was reluctance
among officials to call off the races as
long Us there was a chance to run
them, and this was the ultimate given
out at noon: Wen race If the rain
stops"
The races were declared off at
noon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
~ BARBER7OV


ate the contestants, though Cox says
he also jumped on him and admins
tered punishment.
The owners of the machine then
started for Barberton with the ma
chine and Cox followed along behind
calling them naughty names. When
the word "blackleg" was included in
the vocabulary of choice epithets
Miller again administered corporal
punishment upon Cox. Hence the ar
rest. The defendants pleaded guilty
and Miller was fined S. and costs and
Herring was fined the costs. .
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
TWO YALE MEN INJURED.

New Haven, CT, Oct. 1.--Yales first
serious accident Of the season Tuesday
showed the fierce determination with
which the development of the Ellis foot
ball team is progressing. In practice
work Bowman, the Hills school back,
had his head nearly wrenched from his
shoulders and was carried from
the field Hyatt, a sub end, was knock
ed out in scrimmage and also taken
from the field. Ward tore through the
broken field for 40 yards ON kick off
and wrenched his knee.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
vIGILANT is SOLD.

New York, Oct. 1.--Percy Chubb, of
the New York Yacht club, has sold to
#. Lothrop Ames, of Boston, and mem
Der of the same club the famous
Americas cup defender. Vigilant. Mr..
Ames intends TO take her to Boston
early next season, and will use her
cruising along the coast most of the
time, but will race when opportunity
offers.
Vigilant successfully defended the
Americas cup in 1893 against valky-
rie III.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
NAUGHTY NAMES
Caused These Men Any Amount
of Trouble.
Special Correspondence.l


Barberton, Oct Warren Miller and
CHARLES Herring were arrested, Mon
day, and brought before Squire Werntz
charged with assault and battery
They were arrested on warrant
sworn out by man named Cox.
Miller and Herring own II threshing
outfit and until recently Cox was also
II partner in the business. Monday he
came around where the boys were
threshing, to get " settlement of the
affairs of the dissolved partnership.
They got into an alteration and mat
ters were at white heat when Cox
called Miller liar. Miller then put
Cox off the machine, and Herring
claims to have gone down to separ-
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01

Reports from the training quarters
are working hard in order to be in
perfect condition, and the lovers of
boxing IN this city look for this bout
to be one Of the best that has yet TAX
ell place before the International Ath-
le!ic club. Warren Zurbrick, the I'M
defeated cycllst-boxer, will meet Her
man Miller, Of Baltimore, in 20
round contest the same evening, and
this bout also promises to be hum
mer.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
NOT HARD
TO Obtain Juries on
Short Notice.
Hearing Of Injunction Suits Com
pleted Wednesday.

1t is likely that the October term
of Court will be opened without a
hitch Monday, as all that remains to
do is for Judges Kohler, Weber and
Hayden to meet and appoint jury
commission. rne new law provides
that the Jury Commission shall meet
on or before the first Monday after
its appointment and replenish the
wheel Under these circumstances,
it will be seen that the matter of pro-
viding juries on short notice is not
very difficult task.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
Boston Store

Great special sales Thursday. One
continuous round of bargain-giving all
day Thursday. Each one of our special
Hour Sales are money savers. You
can't afford to miss our store Thurs
day.
At 8 m. to 0 a. m.-The best
quality of Steel Gray Calicoes, in small
and large figures, worth &c a yard
at this hour, 10 yards for 39c.
At 0 a. m. to 10 IN. ma fine 36-inch
Unbleached Muslin suitable for all
purposes, worth tic yard-at this
hour, 10 yards for SOC.
At 8 a. m. to 10 a. m.-Fast Color
Flannelettes, full width, light and
dark patterns, worth 9c-at this hour,
6Ac yard.
At 10 a. m. to IL a. m.-Ladies Flan-
mel Skirt Patterns, fall size good quail
At 10 a. m. to IL a. m.-Men's Sus-
penders, good strong quality, big
variety to choose from, worth 15c-at
this hour 10c EACH
At 1 p. m. to p. ih.-Bleached Huck
Towels, full size, with red and blue
borders, worth 12lac each-at this hour
Sc each.
At 2 D. m. to p. m,-Striped Seer
sucker Ginghams, fast colors, good
patterns. worth &c yard-at this hour
10 yards for 39c.
At pm. to p.m.-Dress goods, in
pIaids and novelties. good styles,
splendid for children's wear. worth
from 121hc to 25c a yard-At this hour
9c yard.
At 2 pm. to 3 p.m.-Gents' heavy
fleeced underwear, in camels hair
color. all sizes, in shirts and drawers,
worth 39c-At this hour 25c.
At pm. to 4 p.m.-Ladies' heavy
dark oxford gray walking skirts, as
sorted lengths, worth $225 each-At
this hour $1.69 each.
At 3 pm. to p.m.-One hour sales
on hanging pictures, oil paintings,
with gilt frames, worth 39c each-At
this hour for 25c.
At 3 pm. to A p.m.--Full size bed
spreads, hemmed, all ready for use,
good patterns, worth 55c-At this hour
47c each.
At pm. to p.m.-Ladies' walking
skirts, in oxford gray. corded flounce,
bound seams, worth S3O0-At this hour
$3.50 each.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
SUCCESSFUL.
Merchants Carnival Held In
Tracy Hall, Monday.
Especial Corresnondence.l

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, Oct. IA Merchants car
nival was given in Tracy hall, Monday
evening, under the auspices of the
choir Of the United Brethren church,
for the benefit of the church. A fine
program made up of drills and music
was rendered, and there was an at
tendance of $50 persons. Those who
took part in the musical program were
Miss Jessie Milland, Miss Baughman,
Miss Nellie Blackwell, Miss. Mamie
Willems, and Miss Maggie Willems. Z
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
Boy Liked Apples.
Especial Correspondence.)

Cuyahoga Falls, Oct IA man
named Moore was peddling apples on
the streets of the village, Monday,
when, as he claimed, Michael O'Hara's
young son came along and helped him
self to the apples. He chased the boy
when the father appeared on the scene
and the discussion which followed end
ed in blows. Moore had O'Hara arrest
ed, and Mayor Russell fined him So
and costs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
WANTS ALCORN'SJOB
Mr.. Collins Willing to Try En-.
sineerlns For the City.
Especial Correspondence.)


Barberton, Oct. 1-NIr. j. Edward
Collins applied to the Council, Monday
evening, for the position of City
Engineer, which was made vacant by
the resignation of Mr.. Harry Alcorn.
During Mr.. AlcorD's absence in Ten
nessee, Mr.. Collins has been looking
after some of his work which required
attention, and Is said to have been
very satisfactory. Mr.. Collins came
here from Pennsylvania. Though no
action was taken on the matter, Mon
day night, it is likely Mr.. Collins will
secure the job.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
EVENTS OE A DAY.
Few Brief Liners About Magic
City People.
Especial Correspondence

Barberton, Oct DIR. and Mrs.
Michener, of Barberton, and Miss Vir-
gle Newson, of Tlffin, were enter
tanned at dinner at the Barberton Inn,
Sunday, by Mr.. o. ID. Goodall.
Rev. Blose, of Akron, preached in
the Disciple church, Sunday.
Mr. Harvey Metzel was at Cleveland,
Monday.
DR.. w. r. Rodenbaugh has return
ed from New York, where he spent
three weeks in the hospitals studying
practical surgery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
Especial Correspondence.l

Especial Correspondence
Barberton, Oct. miss Emma Rob-
ison, of Parkersburg, and Mr.. Charles
Parker, of Barberton, an employe of
the Diamond Match Co., We're married
Friday, at the home of the brides par
ents at Parkersburg. The young peo-
pie will make Barberton, their home.
The members of the Music Study
club held a pleasant meeting, Monday
afternoon, at the home of Mrs. A. E.
French. The subject of the day was
Nature music, and there was fine
program consisting of papers and musi-
cal selections. About 10 members
were present.
Mr.. Freeman Curtis, Of the Stirling
Boiler Co., is spending few days at
Massillon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
CLOSED EYE
Exhibited by James
Strapp In Court.
James MCGUIRE LANDED on
by the Mayor.

Charles McGinnls and James Strapp
were arraigned in Police court We'd
nesday morning, on n charge of dis
orderly conduct. Strapp exhibited an
eye which was blnckened and closed,
while McGinnls was unscratched.
They were charged with fighting,
Strapp pleaded guilty and McGinnis
pleaded not guilty. The McGinnis case
was continued until Friday and SEN
tence was reserved in the Strapp case
until the other is heard.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
CANS VS.. McpARTLANn-

Buffalo, n. Y, Oct. 1.-Another
championship boxing contest is to be
decided at the International Athletic
club on Monday evening, Oct. o, when
Joe Cans. the lightweight champion OF
the world, faces "Kid" Mcfarland,
OF New York, In a 20 round contest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
FAVORABLE TO ANOTHER
GAME

tits very probable that the fans will
sec another ball game before the cur
tain is run down for good. Negotla-
tlons are now ON for second game
hetween the East Ends and the All
Akrons, 1t was stated last night that
an agreement had been made and that
the game would be played. The
gannc is sure TO be hummer. The
team which represented the East
Ends on Buchtel field last Saturday
is q speedy aggregation and the fans
may rest assured of another warm
contest.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-01
AUTO RACES OFF AGAIN.

Detroit. Mich, Oct. 1.-Rain has
again necessitated postponing the au-
tomobile races scheduled for Wednes-
day and Thursday at Crosse Pointe
track.
The track was In such shape as to
make racing out of the question for at
least three or four days, and after II
conference between the manufactur-
ers and owners present and the pro-
moters of the meet 1t was decided to
postpone .hem until Oct. "a and 25