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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-25
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Washington. April 1G-With the
close Of the Cuban reciprocity debate
in the house yesterday the leaders an.
nounccd that all danger Of the bill
being weighted down with undesirable
amendments was over and that they
felt assured the bill would pass in the
shape in which II came from the com
mittee.
Washington. April 17.-The friends
Of the Cuban reciprocity bill won
substantial victory in the house yes
terday by carrying a motion TO close
general debate on Friday at three
o'clock. The vote was 1j3 3to 1919.
Washington. April 1s-Tn the house
yesterday the opponents Of the Cuban
reciprocity bill occupied most Of the
day, the feature being vigorous
speech by Mr.. CuShman (WashD
against the measure. He attacked the
rules and declared members were be-
ing coerced by the speaker
Washington. April lo.-Tn the house
Yesterday the Cuban reciprocity bill
which grants a reduction Of 20 per
cent. from the Dingley rates on goods
coming into the United States from
Cuba until December I. 1909. wa.
passed by vote Of 947 10 80. Its pro.
visions are as follows:
The president is authorized as soon
rs may be after the establishment of |
an independert government I'm cuba and |
the enactment by said government OF |
immigration. exclusion and contract Ia
Dor laws ~ restrictive a. those OF the
nited states, 10 negotiate a reciprocal |
rade agreement with Cuba by which
n return for equivalent concessions. the
United states will grant a reduction q,
o per cent from the Dingley rates on
goods coming into the United States
rom Cuba, such agreement 10 continue |
Until December l. 1905 During the ex
silence Of such agreement the duty on
ehned sugars and all sugars above No
s Dutch standard. IL To be .S25 per
,ound
Washington. April 22.-The house
yesterday entered on consideration OF
he military academy appropriation
ill. In addition 10 the regular items
{ contains provision for improvement
" the grounds and buildings al West
Point TO cost $4,000, 900. The aericul.
ural appropriation bill. which carries
'bout 5000, 900. was reported.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-25
Passengers IN Panic

Most OF the passengers were still
IN bed when Second Clerk Oliver
Philllps gave the alarm The engin-
GERS at once started all the pumping
engines, while the crew brought all
the hose into play. Amid the
streams of water on all sides. the
hames from the lower deck and dense
clouds Of smoke. the passengers
rushed from their staterooms and
frightful panic ensucd The appeals
of the officers and crew could not an
pease the terror-stricken crowds that
lnterfered with those throwing water
on the flames as well as with those
working with the life boats.
Life boats were manned and every
effort was made 10 save the passen-
gers from the floating furnace ~
hames. Sturdy boatmen rowed as
they never rowed before i'm their he
roic work Of rescue. From the river
banks the sparks from the burning
craft and the dense clouds Of
smoke, tinged with tongues OF
hames from the vicious bed Of fire. |
made a most impressive. vet weird. !
spectacle. Boats were sent from the !
shore 10 help in the work Of rescue. |
)ut the flames were only too surely |
discriminating their work Of de-
TO save all from tie in
.erno. Boats, laden To their limit
With passengers in the scant attire
heywere able to gather, were landed 4
II the river banks. As fast as one
'oat could be emptied it returned TO
he Inflated steamer. the heroic res
uers not waiting 10 catch a breath
f rest
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
NOT GUILTY.
A Young Girl Freed From the
Charge Of Murder.

ottawa, Kas., April 1.-THE jury in
the case of Mrs. Marie Stanley. is
years of age, who has been on trial
here for the past week. charged with
having killed James r. Booth an
aged war veteran. returned Il verdict
yesterday finding her not guilty. The
jury went out last night.
Booths body was found in well
on Jan. 10, last, near the home of Mrs.
Mary Mccoy. mother of the defend
ant, and bloodstains were traced TO
the Mccoy house. Mrs Stanley. her
mother, and her sister, Bessie Brown
ing. a young girl, were indicted on
n charge of murder in the first degree
the information alleging that the three
women had first struck Booth with an
ax and then thrown him into well
IN such II manner that he was NOR
tally wounded by the fall He had
been robbed of 500, and his watcl
was found in the possession of Mrs
Stanley. who left Ottawa for Topeka
soon after the murder
When the verdicts was rendered
there was ii popular demonstration
in the court room.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
CARPENTERS
Visited Their Brethren In Barber
ton Wednesday Night.

The Carpenters union held its reg
ular meeting Monday evening At
ter the regular routine of business
resolution was passed to visit the
Barberton carpenters in an open
meeting Wednesday evening. The
members met at the n. O. T. waiting
room, and in a body went 10 Barbertom
enjoying themselves very much. A
well attended meeting was held, and
number of speeches were made.
Among the speakers We're B. f. Ebert,
S. l.. Walkup. j. Bender, j. s. Neck
ley. w. J. Porter and Messrs. Hinkle
and Chnmberlin. of Akron. Much in
terest was manifested in the labor
movement Seven applicants We're
received and another open meet
ing was appointed for Wednesday
evening, April 23.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
Personal
end Social

<*N\@%**<<f*<*
Mrs. Richard Ward. contralto. who
is soloist at the First NJ. Il. church,
will sing at the Jewish Temple, in
Cleveland, Friday evening.
MI G. Reinhold. formerly of Paris,
Is the guest of his brother Chris.
Reinhold, the harnessmaker of 400
South Main st. He will remain in
Akron two weeks and then proceed
to st. Louis, where lie expects to as
slst in the erection of the exposition
buildings.
The Young Ladies' Sodality Of st.
Nincents church will give q social
and card party in st. vincent's hall
this evening. Music will be furnish
ed by st. Cecelias Mandolin club.
Harry NJ. Cooke and Miss Lena
r. Sauvain were married Wednesday
evening at the home of the bride,
| 1902 Campbell St. Rev. j. W. Heining-
| er officiating. The bridal couple
were attended by Mr., Earl Cooke
and Miss Lena Tschantz, with Master
Johnnie Cabel and Miss Paulina Sau-
| vain as flower bearers. Members Of
the immediate family. including Mrs.
Samuel Cooke, of Gallipols: Mr.. and
Mrs. Wey. of Dennison. and Mrs.
Barbara Scheiller, of Thomastown.
witnessed the ceremony, after which
an elaborate wedding supper was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Cooke re-
ceived many presents. Friends will
find them at home at 504 West Cedar
| st.
| The next and last dance of the 1on-
do-tee.ga social club at Rose hall. will
be given next Wednesday night. This
will end successful season.
Miss Bernadette Rebillot, of Louis
vile o., returned TO her home We'd
nesday. after visit of few days
with Akron friends.
HARSH BAILEY.
Mr.. William B. Bailey and Miss
Carrie Harsh. both of this city. were
married by Squire Ira A. Nash at his
office, Wednesday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey will reside in Akron.
| NIr. A. j. Keyes, of Cleveland. and
Mrs. Margaret \. Baker, Of this city,
were married at o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. Rev. A. 3. Coats of the
First Baptist church, officiating. The
wedding took place at the church in
the presence of few friends. The
| groom is a manufacturer in Cleveland
and the bride has been in the insur.
ance office of Mr.. b. NJ. Hastings for
several years. Mr.. and Mrs. Keyes
will spend about ten days visiting in
the East and will reside in Cleveland
after July /.
Word has been received that Miss
Lizzie TAFT, who for three years has
been an army nurse at Manila, has
! arrived in San Francisco on her way
home. and she Is expected in Akron
in a few days. .ss, ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
MIX.Up
OF Love and Mat
rimony.
Employe Married En-
ployer's Sweetheart.
Now Feared She Has
Eloped With Employer.

a complicated affair of love and mat
rimony is attracting attention in East
Akron.
The story starts out with the state
ment that one r. d. Paddock, Il livery.
man, and Miss Lydia White We're lov-
ers, and that Paddock had in his en-
ploy a man named Thomas McKenna.
The next section of the story is that
McKenna fell in love with his employ
cr's sweetheart, and even won her
away from him. Moreover, McKennu
and Miss Lydia White made II trip
to Cleveland ', ednesdny, and 1t Is said
that they We're married.
When the bride and groom returned
Wednesday evening, ana the employer
of McKenna found out what had nap
pened. he was hot under the collar.
But McKcnna was not killed.
Early Thursday morning McKenna
called at the Probate Office, in this city
and asked Deputy Judge Pardec to ex-
anime a marriage certificate which
showed that McKenna and Miss White
had been married in Cleveland by Il
justice of the peace. Mr.. Pardee tod
him that the certificate was all right
and McKenna was well pleased.
He said that Paddock had told him il
was worthless, and had threatened him
with serious consequences for alleged
trifling with Lydia.
Moreover, McKenna said that hi:
bride had gone to Cleveland Thursday
morning with Paddock. and he feared
that she was going to marry him. 1t Ii
known that Paddock and the woman
went to Cleveland, and it is also known
that McKenna followed them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
LAKESIDE CASINO
Will be Opened Earlier This Year
Than Usual.

Manager Currie, Of the \. o, 7. Co,
said Thursday that while no date had
been fixed for the opening of the
casino {" + Lakeside. the opening would
probably he on the 18th Of May. This
will he few days earlier than usual,
Nothing has been said thus far about
running tho Randolph park theatre,
and 1t is believed this resort will be
conducted for picnics only.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
T he Great Dismal Swan, !,

OF Virginia is breeding ground Of
Malaria germs So Is low. wet or
marshy ground everywhere. These
germs cause weakness, chills and fe-
YER, aches in the bones and muscles,
and may induce dangerous maladies.
But Electric Bitters never fail to de-
stroy them and cure malarial troubles.
they will surely prevent typhoid. I'VE
tried many remedies for Malaria and
stomach and Liver troubles" writes
John Charleston, of Byersville. O.,
but never found anything as good as
Electric Bittors,' Try them. Guaran-
tee satisfaction, c. 3. Harper & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
Dreadful Attack Of Whooping Couch

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 400 Park ave,
kansas City, Mo-. writes as follows
our two children had severe at.
tack of whooping cough. one of them In
the paroXysm of coughing would often
faint and bleed at the nose We tried
everything we heard of without getting
relief, We then called in .opr family
doctor who prescribed Foley's Honey
and Tar. With the very first dose
they began to improve and we feel that
1t has saved their lives" Refuse sub
stitutes
j. NJ. LATER, j. Lamparter & Co., A..
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
TANNERS
STORE @ NEWS
4 FOR ) CENTS

FOR CENTS
We have imported from Germany,
through a New York importing house
dill pickles. We have had so many
calls for the genuine imported that we
promised to order it sent TO us. We
have waited for over two months but
now that they are here we wish you
to try them. They are nice, good size
larger than our regular American dill
pickles. Another thing we notice is
that these pickles do not seem to be
near so full of seeds as our own home
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

Sick Headache absolutely and per-
manently cured by using Moki Tea.
A pleasant herb drink. Cures COnsti.
patton and Indigestion, makes you
eat. sleep. work and happy. Sahs-
faction guaranteed or money back.
25 cents and 30 cents. Write to w. II
Hooker * Co., Buffalo. n. Y for y
free sample.
lnman Bros. j, NJ. LATER, and John
Lamparter & Co, druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
BIRTHS

CROSS-To Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cross, Lock III, Friday, April II, u
daughter
CA1N-To Mr.. and Mrs. James Cain,
124 Vine ST., Tuesday. April II, son.
TURNER-To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Turner, GIG West Cedar St. Sunday.
April 10, daughter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
ONLY ONE
Man Ran Away From Officer
TAYLOR Wednesday.

On counting heads, Wednesday
night. dt was found that only one man
decided to resign from the street
gang during the day. This man was
James Nolan, serving time sentence
for vagrancy, and he left at top speed,
although cordially requested to re,
main by Officer Taylor, Nolan's first
mile, as he took his departure, was
made in 2:1o, and he cast n shoe in
the last half. Present address un-
known. .if. !.
Foley's Kidney Cure taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder diseases.
j. Nj. LATER, ], Lamparter & Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
BOUND OVER.
Palmer and Dresher Will Contest
Their Case In Probate Court.

Chas. Dresher and w. ]. Palmer,
charged with assauting Supt VIM. NJ.
Hiltabidle, in II menacing manner.
were bound over to Probate court We'd
hesday by Justice Hoffman, under 5000
nohd' after preliminary hearing. In
me meantime, the state officials are
crossing the Palmer property, as in the
past, In making repairs at the Tllscar-
aWas FEEDER. Mr.. Palmer saws he will
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
UNKNOWN
sIav Dropped Dead at Barberton
Wednesday.
(speciaI Corresnondence.l !

Barberton, April IA Slav en-
ployed at the Columbia Chemical
works dropped dead in the yards
about pm, Wednesday, presumably
of heart disease. He had been en-
ployed here but a short time,and no
one knows where he came from or
whoe his friends are. A letter found
in his pocket was addressed to Pen
lie Jakob. Coroner Leberman held
an inquest over the body in Weig-
and & Zimmers morgue, wednes-
day at I pm. The remains will he
Inferred in Lakewood, Friday morn
ing.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

grown. We sell you for cents-S
for ten cents, or Is cents per doz.
Look in our west window and see the
large olives in large bottles that we
are offering this week at 80 cents per
special.
Strawberries. green peas, green and
wax beans. and asparagus, now cheap
or. We expect very choice lot Of as
paragus Friday morning.
P. s.-We receive fresh oysters every
noon.
PERRY Il. TANNER.
Tel No. 65. -- .-- -:
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
CHAS. BURCH
Arrived Home From Philippines
Thursday Morning.

Charles Burch returned home this
morning from the Philippines. He is
in good health and enjoyed his trip.
He was member of the Third cav.
airy and saw service In the northern
part of the Philippines. He is stay.
ing with his mother at $50 West
North st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
WELL PLEASED
With Work of Chief Mertz and
Firemen.

Mcssrs. aos. Cook and Chas. w.
iWickline, of the Akron China Co.,
have sent letter TO the Democrat,
commenting Chief Mertz and the
firemen for the efficient work they did
in extingrishlng the fire at the plant
Of the Akron China Co., Monday
morning.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
DEATHS,

VAGOE-F- ed Vagoe, aged 40 years.
died at the County infrmary Wed.
nesday morning, of consumption. The
funeral took place Wednesday at 2.3O
u. m
BOSTWICK-Ed Edith, infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bostwick,
of 220 May ave, died Wednesday of
spasms. Funeral services will be held
from st Bernard's church Thursday
at am. Interment in ST. Bernards S
cemetery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
Band Concert.

The Eighth Regiment band will give
a concert at the Grand Opera house
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, for
the benefit of the band. An excel.
lent program has been prepared.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

THE DRY GLOVE CLEANER-Best
preparation in the world for cleaning
Kid Gloves. For sale only by Dague
Bros. & Co., sole agents for famous
Maggionc and exclusive kid gloves.
All fully warranted.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

be able to make a strong defense when
the case comes to trial and that the
end is not vet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

WANTED--A middle aged lady for
light housework and companion in
family of two. Call at 141 Arch st,
Mrs. +. NJ. Hawn. 3l0-312+
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
WARDENS
Will be. Tried Fri.
day.
Two Recruits For or
ficer Taylor.
Wayfarers Treated Lenient1y by
Wayfarers Treated Leniently by
Mayor Doyle.

Ihe cases OF NJ. y. Bnssett and
John Greenert, game wardens, charg-
cd by T. T. McCourt with cruelty
TO animals. were continued until Fri
day morning, in Police court, Thurs
day. Mr.. MeCourt alleges that the
men hired II rig from him, and mis-
used the horses.
officer 4. O. Heckathornc, of the
Il. Sc o.. got busy Wednesday night
and Thursday morning, with the re-
suit that he arrested four men, on
charge of clinging to moving trains.
Two of them, Carl Lcifheit, and Otto
Lott, were nicely dressed and evi-
IDENTIFY not tramps, except FOR very
short time. They told straightforward
stories, and, having been found guilty
were sentenced to 30 days on the stone
pile with the sentence suspended pro-
vldcd they left town ut once. Harry
Redman and James Munson were
given the same sentences, and all four
accepted the condition with alacrity
The case of Adam Duncan, pro-
prietor of n local soap factory. was
again continued, this time to June ..
MS Mr.. Duncan has agreed TO abate
the nuisance within that time. His
case has been In Police court for six
months.
Dave Cuthbcrt, a blacksmith charg-
cd with stealing bundle of brooms
from the wagon of g. f.. Shaffer. n
broom seller, while Shaffer's horses
were being shod, was found guilty,
and assessed So and costs and 30
days. Cuthbert maintained that he
took the broonls only as u joke. and
he stated that he meant no harm.
Romulus Welsh who has been in
Police court three times since New
Years for intoxication. was fined 81
and costs and sentenced to 80 days.
The time sentence was II suspended
portion remaining from the last time
he was arrested.
James Averill, Of Wherever | Take
Off My Hat" and Homer Matthews
were each given 80 days with Officer
Taylor, for vagrancy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

DIR, Gles of Youngstown who Is nj
the Buchtel, will remain until Friday
noon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Wall paper, and frescoing cleaned,
Work done promptly. Prices reason.
able. Tel. j, S, Green, Bell phone,
Main, 140. 301-312
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Plays at Local Theaters the Re-
mainderS Of the Week.

Mark Swh1i's Runaway Match
company, Judging from the amount Of
laughter and applause, meets the critl-
cal public as hit of the season. I4.e
piece abounds in funny situations, new
jokes, brilliant epigrams and novel
vaudeville features. A clever company,
including such well known stage folks
as Miss Alice Williams, Miss Maude
Sheridan, Mrs. Emma Sheridan, Miss
Gencve Parker, Mark Il. Swan, the
author, Webster Gullison, Harry Sar-
gent. Richard Haws, Roy Foster and
others, will present the play here at
popular prices at the Grand Opera
house tonight.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

WANTED--A man of ability and good
standing to represent western COM
pany in this section. Good pay Tor
live man, and no capital required,
A. A. NJ Co, AZ Strathmore ave, L.
Cleveland. Ohio. 31O-9*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

James Averill, Of Wherever Take
OF My Hat" and Homer Matthews
were each given 80 days with Officer
Taylor, for vagrancy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

Wagcnhals and Kemper's production
of Henry VIII announced for saturday
evening. at the Colonial in which Mad.
anne Modicska and Mr.. Louis James
will he seen as joint stars, is among
the few really important offerings Of
the present season thdt will serve to
make II memorable in future annals OF
the stage in this country henry WI
has not hcen presented in America
since 1892 so the element of novelty is
not entirely lacking The production
from a scenic standpoint will be most
elaborate. Two cars are utilized in
the transportation of the Modjcska
and James scenery. The company num-
bers 81 people and includes such play
crs ns Norman Hackett, Thos. Conn
Cooke, Wadsworth Harris, Jerome
Harrington, Mrs. Wells, Lola Gale and
others.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-17

Never were comedy and tragedy more
western drama, The Cowboy and the
Lady" The wit and humor of the
earlier scenes give way to n series of
startling dramatic climaxes later on
in the play and some of the most thrill-
ing moments come in the last act,
where the hero is being tried for n
murder which he did not commit and
which he has taken on himself, believ-
ing that the woman he loves is guilty.
whereas he earns later that she is en-
tirely innocent. 1t all comes ABOUT
through misplaced pistol, The wo-
mans husband is unworthy, and after
IA brief quarrel with her he decides TO
elope with the proprietress of dance
hall, This plan is learned. however,
by the Indian lover of the latter wo-
man. and be kills the would-he cloper
husband with the revolver of the ur-
happy wife, When this is found the
innocent woman is accused; the cow
boy who has loved her all the time,
believes she did it to free herself from
her wretched husband, and' assumes
the guilt himself During the trial he
becomes convinced of ner innocence
and then conducts his own defense
in move! and most dramatic fashion,
not without an element Of humor. The
play comes to the Colonial theatre TO-
morrow night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-13
PoRTLAND'S BIC FAIR
Special Commissioner Knapp
Comes to Interest Utah in
the 1905 Exposition.

John f. Knapp, special commissioner
for the Lewis and Clark Centennial ex-
position, which is to be held at Port
land. Ore. from May 1 to Oct. I, 1905,
arrived in Salt Lake yesterday and in
tervieWed Governor Wells with refer
ence to the part that Utah will take
in the exposition.
1t is the expectation of the managers
that all the states west of the Missis-
Sippi river which are represented at
the st. Louis fair will produce the same
exhibits and representation at the
Oregon exposition The combined eff
forts of all the states, it IS believed.
will result in a combined advertise
ment for the western part of the coun-
try. and they desire the same exhibits
to remain intact and reproduced at
Portland
Governor Wells believes that what
ever benefits the west wiz at the same
time assist in the development of Utah.
and agreed TO assist in making the ex-
position a success. He stated that
he would incorporate in his message
10 the legislature, which cCnvenes in
January, a statement of the purposes
of the exposition and the recommended
ton that the necessary steps be taken
for the proper representation of Utah
The suggestion of the governor viii
in all probability be accepted by the
members of the legislature.
Commissioner Knapp will visit the
capitals of all the states west of the
Mississippi in the interest of the expo
sitiOn, and viii then make the trip
70 Washington TO secure the interest
OF the president. From Washington he
VIII visit the various European CAPT.
tails with the same object in view.