Akron Evening Times from Akron, Ohio • Page 1

OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY OF AKRON HAVE YOU GOT a An old train that wedsregildlnjc or would TRIPLE EXTRACT-PERFUMES The latest odors In Perfumes Just received. Among them Pearl of Surrey Rose of Sharon Violets of Sicily STEINBACHER'S AKRON you like a preiiy won 7 finish. Win pww ui 5 I J. E. GLATTHAR, 529 S.

Main I "VOLUME ONE JTUMBEK 307 AKRON, OHIO, TUESDAY EVENING, APBIL 18, 1893 PlUCfi THKEK OENTS DAILY THE LAST SESSION THE M. O'NEIL CO. DEATH PASSED LASTEDITION WATCHES FREE WflSH'DRESS 15c FIGURED DARK GROUND GOODS AT LOWERED FROM every Cash Purchase of over, we give a Reliable fully guaranteed to ACCURATE TIME 20 lowest prices will pre by far the largest stock of we have ever shown A VERY DESIRABLE XLOTH FOR SUMMER WEAR THE M. O'NEIL CO LOWERED FROM Will buy as fine a Dinner Set at FRANK'S BAZAAR as you will find for $12 and $14 elsewhere. Our is the largest in the city.

Call and see for yourself. consiracuon or ma portion "Oi tne roaa as rapidly as possible. Death of a Witness. Tiffin, April 18. Leonard ass-man died very suddenly at Smith's boardinghouse, after a two days' illness of pneumonia.

He was the only eyewitness of the crime of Charles Mercle, now in jail here for the murder of Burkhardt Wissler, in this city two months since. Gassman's death may have an important bearing in the case. Will Meet' In May. Youngstown, April 18. The national convention of the Finishers' nnion will be held in this city on the first Saturday in May, and upon its deliberations will depend the future success of both it and the pioneer organization, the Amalgamated association.

Judge Nichols Dead. New Lisbon, April 18. Judge W. A. Nichols, of the common pleas court is dead.

He was about 58 years old, and serving his second term on ths bench. An early appointment of his successor will be necessary. Cincinnati Painters' Strike. Cincinnati, April 18. The register at the headquarters of the striking painters shows over 1,100 men on the rolls.

The bosses remain firm, and all prospects are for a long, bitter struggle extending far into the summer. Perished In the Fire. Wooster, April 18. The magnificent country residence of Joseph Herple, three miles north of the city, was de- stroyed by fire. Joseph Herple, aged 83, was burned to death.

The loss is $6,000, partially insured. Quit a Swell Club. Cincinnati, April 18. William Rons-heim, whose failure in business and forgeries have been the talk of the town for 10 days, has sent his resignation to the Phoenix club, the swell Hebrew social club of the city. Charged With Bobbery.

Columbus, April 18. S. M. Laugh-lin, who has been a' trusted employe of A. H.

Borah, a South High 6treet photographer, has been arrested upon a charge of robbing his employer's safe. A Paper Mill Barns. SPRnrnirrET.rt. Anril 18 Tha rv Iumbian Paper company's paper mill at uuuu, but nines west, was aescroyea Dy fire. Loss, insurance, $40,000.

STRUCK BY A CAR. A 15-Year-Old Boy Nearly Ground To Pieces. Chas. Butters, aged 15, had a narrow escape from being ground under a street car near the corner of Mill and Main sts. about 6 o'clock last evening.

The injuries he received will confine him to his home for several weeks. Butters is an orphan and has recently made his home with Policeman Washer and wife on Brown and was treated by them as if he was their own child. For the past two years he has had considerable trouble with his eyes and some doctors gave it as their opinion that he was slowly going blind. Dr. Hoover has been attending him lately and it was after a visit to the doctor's office yesterday that he met with the accident.

-When Butters left the doctor's office he heard a street car coming and slow-ly walked out on the street in front of the Buchtel hotel. When he reached the track, the car struck him, knocked him to the pavement and dragged him several yards. Policeman Washer was in the car and when it stopped he went out to see what was the matter. He was horrified to see the lad lying on a rail with his neck about 4 inches from a wheel. Butters was picked up and taken in the car to his home.

His injuries, which consist of btuises on the hand and face and a cut in the head, will not prove serious. Will Wed This Evening. William Hall, the young coal miner, who was thought to be seriously in jured while working in the East Lib- erty shaft on April 8, nis weaamg aay, has sufficiently recovered and will be married to Miss Huldah Warner, who tenderly nursed him, this evening at Pleasant Valley. The wedding will be one of the social events of that community and a large number of invita tions have been issued. Ten cent Candies New Model Bakery OF THE OLD SCHOOL BOARD IS AN INTERESTING ONE.

Organization of the New Board Effected Close Balloting for Treasurer The Meeting' In Detail. First ward Frank A. Seiberling, Geo. W. Weeks.

Second ward Cornelius A. Brouse, Ii. C. Miles. Third ward J.

B. Wright, Judge C. R. Grant. Fourth ward Isaac J.

Baughman, Louis Laumann. Fifth ward Amos J. White, Angelo Andrew. sixth ward Artnur J. eeks, a.

Rowley. A. J. Weeks, president; Frank A Seiberling, treasurer; Amos J. White, clerk.

The above is the board of education and its officers as organized for the year 189a The old board met last evening for the last time, and next Tuesday evening the new one meets for business. Miscellaneous Business. Previous to organizing the new board, the retiring members transacted such business as demanded their attention. Clerk White stated that for the last two terms there had been some trouble with the American Book company of Cleveland regarding rebate for boxing and freightage on bills for school books. The book company wants the board to stand shipping expenses.

The matter was laid over till the next meeting. Superintendent Fraunfelter stated that his reportin regard to smoking furnaces, which had been made at the last meeting, had been misconstrued. He said he did not favor any particular method of heating, and wished to exercise no partiality in regard to determining the superiority of one furnace over another. ust before the old board adjourned President Wright tendered his regards to the members for the courteous manner wjth which they had treated him the past year. On motion of A.

J. Weeks, Mr. Wright was given a vote of thanks. The board then adjourned sine die. The Organization.

The new board proceeded to organize after the adjournment. Judge Grant administered the oath to Angelo Andrew, Geo. W. Weeks, Louis Laumann, L. C.

Miles and A J. Rowley. The latter then performed that service for the Judge. Judge Grant was chosen temporary president and L. C.

Miles was selected to record the minutes of the evening. President. Mr. Seiberling proposed the name of A. J.

Weeks for president, and Mr. White moved that the secretary cast a favorable ballot for his election. The motion prevailed and Mr. Weeks took the chair. Treasurer.

Mr. Miles nominated Mr. Seiberling for treasurer and Judge Grant proposed the name- of Geo. -WWeeks, Messrs. Brouse and Baughman were appointed tellers.

The election of a treasurer was a spirited one. No choice was made before the tenth ballot, when the vote stood: Seiberling, 7. Weeks, 4. Grant, 1. The first five ballots, also the eighth, resulted: Seiberling, Weeks, Grant, 1.

The sixth, seventh and ninth resulted: Seiberling, Weeks, Grant, 2. The name of Mr. Grant was not placed in nomination. After the election Mr. Seiberling made a short speech of acceptance.

Clerk. Dr. Baughman nominated Amos J. White for the office of clerk. Geo.

W. Weeks presented the name of A. J. Rowley. The balloting was short and decisive, resulting as follows: White, 8.

Rowley, 4. Mr. White accepted the office with an appropriate address. He thanked the board for favors shown during the past year, and hoped, with his experience, to render the members valuable services as clerk for the ensuing year. An adjournment was then taken till next Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, standard time.

Bills Allured. The last bills allowed by the old board are: J. F. Chapin, freightage $3 21 Beacon, printing 1 75 H. P.

Cahill, plumbing 3 26 A. Jackson, kindling 1 25 A BRICK PILE Caused a Buggy to Upset and Harness to Break. There is a pile of bricks on 'South Main st. near Jackson, which looks homely enough, but the owner has permission from the council to keep them there until they are used up in the building which is now being erected on an adjacent lot. The bricks extend well, into the street, so that there is barely room for a wagon to pass between them and the street car tracks.

Last Saturday Nelse Freer of the South End went to Long Lake. He was brought home in the evening by a you' man named McCummins. The latter waited around till 2 o'clock be fore starting home. He was bowling along South Main st. at a lively rate, and the horses were making fire fly like dust.

There was no danger signal on the -briok pile and McCummins drove directly on it. The buggy upset and the guide pole was shattered to splinters. A piece, of the neck yoke flew into the cellar which is being excavated for the building. Policeman Baker heard the noise and came running up. McCummins had got on his feet and was trying to quiet the horses.

It was nearly daylight before the driver could return home. He left swearing that he would enter a suit for damages against the city. W.C.T-U. Notes. A second class in physical culture will be organized Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Butterfleld will have it in charge and lessons will be given Friday even ing. Mrs. Bertha Morris Smith will de liver lectures on "Artistio hvoienin dress" early in May: the time and place to be announced later. Her costumes are well worth seeing and she gives a number of practical ideas to women.

Yesterday was "Union signal day." iwiwrra wiu oe maae next ween. Ovxr Pbono No. la X80 It hocld be a daily task for every fair-minded citizen of Akron to hunt Joe Price and see the shame of the fair and honest Republicans of citj, the men who do not endorse grand larcency for the sake of office. Amos J. Whits was re-elected clerk of the school board last night, turning into the soup one Arthur J.

Rowley, who is secretary of the city Republican executive committee. The posies that grow over the party wall of politics were exchanged in unlimited quantities at the retiring councilmen's banquet last night. And the people participating in the exchange are the better for it. No. oca reference to a dead beat turned loose with a newspaper to pronounce people "disreputable" and -dishonorable" did not mean Mr.

Miller of the Tribune in fact it would be an insult to Mr. Miller to mention 2iis name in connection with that of the person referred to. "This is a Seiberling night," said one'of the banqueters at Pfeiffer's last night. "He's got the school board funds, and now if he succeeds in getting the Falls road franchise, he'll be at home the whole length of Easy avenue. Ei-Cocjjcilmin Fiebeqeb informs the Democrat that while our informa- finance committee's report is true, that he gave Mr.

Miller to understand that he would endorse such a report as he (Miller) might draw up, and that under the circumstances the use of his name on the same probably cannot be considered unauthorized. Ths "old" council, with all its sins of omission and commission, and all its good deeds, both intentional and unintentional, is a thing of the past. The former are to be regretted, and the latter commended. A path, plainly blazed, that should be avoided by the "new" council, is one of the results of the "old" council's existence, and if the "new" keeps out of the pitfalls that tripped the "old," the gentlemen composing it ought to do good service for the city and themselves. Their record will speak for itself as it is made from week to week.

BUCK HIT THE BU1LS-ETE. "A year hence, and where will you be at?" was asked of Councilman Buckmaster last evening. "Ill be an 'ex'," was his candid and prompt reply. And the bell rang. Bispcssittix.

Tic piagid. Seven Kepublican councilmen last night voted to give J. P. Seiberling the franchise for a new street railway on North Main st. and thence out to corporation line, and four Democrats voted to admit a new and competing line.

The matter isn't settled yet, of course, the necessary legislation not having been passed. The vote was on a motion to adopt a committee report, but it was sufficient to make up the record. And the Democrat is proud of it. The solid Democratio vote was cast in accordance with the sentiment ef 90 per cent, of the citizens of the city, that a competing street railway company should be induced to locate in Akron. The solid Republican vote was cast in favor of continuing the old monopoly and extending its and shutting out competition.

The record is growing. IG1MG or TBS 1KD. The first notch can now be tallied ia aeries of 32 waioa will mark the end of -Monopolists and Ring rule in the city of Aaron. In exactly 5:2 weeks from last nigh the curtain will be drawn on the offi eial careers of several of the men, who, composing part of the dominant majority of the council, have disposed of public emoluments and privileges in a manner calculated to give the public well grounded suspicions of oorrup- Uoa In several instances, and in many others nadeniabla causa, for dis gust. With the personal affairs of the councilmen the Democrat has no con cern but their actions as public officials are publio property, and the Democrat will continue during, the coming year, as in the past, to hold up the record made by different members so that it may be clearly and distinctly observed by all.

This being done, the voters, except in rare instances, will do their duty, and doing it means the rooting out and extinction in the Tip top city of monopolistic ringism and boodleism. BIRTHS. BaiTTAIX. To Mr. and Mra Brittain of East Market st- Monday.

a. Apru a aaugnier. German Guards disbanded Saturday Fob Sale Clinker built row boats. Apply to L. A.

Huene, Barberton. The Senate Rips Summit City, the And Now the Fight Is Trans ferred to the House. Hale, In Violation of His Pledges, is For the Bill Strong1 Delegation Fighting Every Inch. Columbus, April 18, 2:32 p.m. Prob ability is that the Ripper will pass the House and become a law this after noon.

WJJ.U. Columbus. April 18, 12:35 p.m. The Ripper has just passed the Senate by a vote of 16 to 10, without amendment. The opposing delegation is now fight ing it tooth and toe-nail in the House.

Hale has been smoked out of his hole, ana with the appearance of a sheep-stealing canine, announces that he will support it W.B.D. Colcmbcs, April 13, 11:35 a.m. The following delegation is here opposing the Ripper: Major Dick, Manager Saxton of the Beacon, Councilmen Harpham, Whitmore and Sherbondy, Postmaster Gamble, Mayor Watters, ex-Prosecutor Sieber, ex-Mayor Sew ard, Representative Sanford, and Messrs. I. C.

Alden, Kempel, Collins, Kratz and Dobson. For it: Aaron Wagoner, CoL Thomas, Capt. Baldwin and J. Park Alexander. The delsgation met at the Chittenden hotel this morning, and elected G.

W. Sieber chairman and Wm. B. Dobson secretary. The bill for the issue of 150,000 of bonds to build new engine houses in the Third, Fifth Sixth war 3, and to buy additional appar atus, eta, was endorsed.

W. B. D. Santa Fe Railroad Strike. Topeka.

April 18. A strike has been inaugurated on the Santa Fe railroad, and is said to be. a movement to test the strength of employes and companies all over the country. A general strike is anticipated in next two weeks. The Rascals to Stay In.

Washington, April 18. Postmaster General Bissell and Congressman Springer had a warm conversation over matter of fourth class postmasters this morning. Springer was in formed republican incumbents would be allowed to serve four years, unless removed lor charges preferred and established. Dropped Dead. Cleveland, April 18.

Chas. E. Wil liams, managing editor of the Plain Dealer, dropped dead of apoplexy this morning. He was a well known and brilliant newspaper man, and his untimely death will cause great sorrow. Revolutionary Scare.

is fast assuming desperate appear- 1 1 1 ill iuiw, uiu luuajr iuuks iug revuiuuon against Belgian kingdom. ARREST AND HOLD" IS THE TRITE MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM TIFFIN. A Little Incident at the Rolllnsr Mill Two Disorderly Conduct Cases No Police Court. John Fritz, aged about 20, has been in the city since last September. Dur ing the greater part of that time he has been working at the Rubber works, and has made lots of friends.

But it seems as if something had gone amiss before he came to this city. Marshal Mason received a telegram from the marshal at Tiffin yesterday afternoon stating in effect, "Arrest John Fritz; wire ana noia uu arrive." rnta was arrested by the marshal last evening. He offered no resistance but ooulda imagine on what charge he was wanted. The Tiffin marshal hai not arrived in the city up till 12 o'clock, and in the meantime Fritz is out on bail. Charged With righting.

Pete Halev was arreatad last. Avon. ing on a charge of disorderly conduct. Polto-mau McConnell says he was scrapping with some unknown person. riaiey is out on a Dona signed by himself.

Wanted Near the Fires. The furnaces in the rolling mill glowed brightly and yielded a genial warmth about 12 clock last night. In some manner Tommy Evans found this out, and he wanted to hang around and take advantage of the chance to get the chill out of his system. The foreman of the mill ordered him out, but according to report "nary an inch wud Tommy budge." The ticket also charges the unfortunate with intoxication, and the mill men claim that that is what made his presence so undesirable. Tommy will languish till the Mayor returns home from a visit to Columbus.

Charged With Disorderly Conduct. Harvey Crites was arrested by Policeman Durkin about 8 o'clock last evening on a charge of disorderly conduct. Mr. Critaa was t.ha hr of his wife on Water whose home be is restrained from entering by the common pleas court, and according to the officer, was acting in an unbecoming manner, lie immediately signed a $50 bond for his appearance when the Mayor returns. Ordinary.

JamM Woods in in the ritv nrismn charged with having committed the inaiscretion or getting under tne influence. Alfred Beck is one degree better off, being a vag. Has No Terrors for Republican Councilmen. They Do Seiberlinpr's Bidding, Even In Their Dying Struggles. Where the Responsibility Lies for the Adoption of a Report to Keep Out a Competing Street -Railway' Line.

They have gone and left their record behind them. And the record, like the little girl sung about, "when it was good it was very good, and when it was bad it was horrid." The scenes of the closing session of the old council were peaceful and serene in the extreme, but even in their dying struggles, and after the first evidences of rigor mortis were plainly evident, the Republican members persisted in defying the wishes and desires of the people, and by a solid vote, with their last official breath, they adopted "Buck's" report in favor of giving Seiberling the franchise for the North Main st. new street railway line, because, as "Buck" and his Republican friends would have people believe, two is less than one. When the matter was called up, "Buck," with that familiar expression on his face that makes such an impression on the minds, of the persons who do public business with his committees, arose and called for Solicitor Welsh's opinion on the law in the case. A week ago, at the expense of a great deal of trouble, Mr.

Welsh was supplied with some lopsided authority about what could legally be considered in determining the comparative low-ness of the agreements to carry passengers over the proposed new line, and then out of courtesy, in the absence of ex-Solioitor Anderson, when "Buck" wanted the authority that lopped over onto Seiberling's side read, Mr. Welsh read it. It was expected to thus put the Solicitor in a false position and that the burden of responsibility for awarding the franchise to Seiberling would be shifted from tne Kepublican mem bers onto Mr. Welsh's shoulders. But Jim fooled 'em.

During the past week Mr. Welsh devoted considerable time to studying the subject, and as a result last evening when he accomodated "Buck" with an opinion, it was in effect as follows: The transaction between the council and the applicants for the franchise should be completed as a regular business transaction, and it is not only the legal right but the Tegal duty6fTneoounoil to consider all the elements of the different bids, and award the franchise to -the party who will give the best terms to the people, whose agent the council is. The question arose over the consid eration of the parts of the bids for sale of commutation If these- were considered, "Buck" said, a week ago, that the A. O. F.

company's bid was the lowest. If they were not considered, the Seiberling bid was the lowest. He also further said he would make his reportin accordance with the above expressions in conformance with the opinion of the solicitor on the consideration of these portions of the different bids. Upon hearing Mr. Welsh's opinion, which meant that the A.

C. F. company's bid was the lowest according to "Buck's own conclusion, the Fif t' ward member's jaw fell to the first button on his low cut vest, and for the first time in his experience, "Buck" was winded A general discussion of the merits of the different schemes and bids followed, during which remarks in favor of the Seiberling bid were made by Messrs. Harpham and Whitmore, and against it by Councilmen Gayer, Fie-beger and Attorney Voris. The point was raised as to whether the Seiberling bid was a legal one, it not being the intention of the Seiberling company to build to the Falls over the proposed route.

The Solicitor declined to express an opinion without an opportunity to properly look up the legal authorities, and the- previous question was called to shut off further debate. The vote to accept "Buck's" report in favor of the Seiberling bid, that two is less than one, was as follows: Aye Baldwin, Buckmaster, Chandler, Hart, Harpham, Miller, Whitmore seven Republicans, Dunn absent. No Eckel, Fiebeger, Gayer, Sherbondy four Democrats. Miscellaneous Business. Bids for Oakdale'av.

and Marshal av. sewers were awarded to Jho. H. Doyle and L. Hallinan respectively, and for Arch and Balch st.

improve-: merits to J. H. Doyle and Dan O'Marr. Plat of C. F.

Ames lots laid on table for a week upon the "kick" of Mr. Whitmore, notwithstanding it had the approval of platting commission and street committee. Mr. Irkins allowed $15 for opening sewer in James st. Ex-Mayor Miller reported collection of $122.85 in fines to April 11.

Mr. Cobb granted permission to move building across street. Three vapor lights ordered for Turner st. Lucinda Gruber allowed $300 for change of grade in front of her property on East Market at the "wart," so called. Claim ordinance passed as follows: City officers pay roll $1893.23 Street department pay roll 392.55 Special 126.00 Mary J.

Kowley. damacres and costs 305.51 Engineer's pay roll 40f 97 Lucinda Gruber, damage 300.00 and the gavel feu in President Chandler's hand for the last time, to be raised no more forever, at 8:55. THE NEW DEAL. Ceo. Whitmore Made President and "Buck" Vice-President.

The organization ceremonies of the new council were short and sweet. Three Democrats, Geo. Sohaeffer, Cornelius and H. Mp- With $15 or Watch KEEP vail on Koch Barnes, and three Republicans, Harvey Miller, Dr. Underwood and Henry Hart, lined themselves up in front of Mayor Dow Watters, and with uplifted right hands solemnly took the oath' of office.

Nominations were called for president. Miller presented the name of Geo. Whitmore, which was seconded by Messrs. Baldwin and Hart, and W. McBarnes presented the name of C.

C. Sherbondy. The vote resulted: Whit-mrfre 7, Sherbondy 5, and after the announcement of the result the election was made unanimous on the motion of Mr. Sherbondy. For vice-president, Baldwin presented "Buck name, and it was seconded by Harpham.

McBarnes presented Cornelius Hallinan's name, and the ballot resulted seven for "Buck" and five for Hallinan. President Whitmore was escorted to the chair; a. vote of thanks was extended to the retiring members, ex-President Chandler was given an opportunity to return his thanks to the members and invite them, together with the press members and city to a banquet at Chas. Pfeiffer's, and the gavel fell on the first meeting of the new council. THE BANQUET Good Fellowship and Liberal Doses of Taffy Close the Chapter.

The legs of a score and a half of Akron's citizens who are doing their utmost to keep track of each other, because half of them are Democrats and the other half Republicans, were stretched under the capacious tables of Pfeiffer's restaurant last The political feeling? of all, however, were laid aside for the occasion, and strict and exclu-' siye attention paid to the enjoyment of the good things from Charlie's larder and ice box, and the exchange of the flowers of courtesy, which, growing over 1 the party wall, make the recollection of such events pleasant to call up in memory's chamber, and which soften and knock off the often too rough edges of party politics. PrrrHmf WhitnWi "Ttrrnriri the position of honor at the head of the table, and on his right and so on around were Messrs. W. H. Whitmore, Welsh, VanHyning, Miles, Hart, Miller, ParshalL Underwood, Young, Mason, Sherbondy, Baldwin, Chandler, Buck-master, Fiscus, Hallinan, Conkle, Gayer, Eckle, McBarnes, Motz, Hershey, Fiebeger, Wagner Schaeff er and R.

T. Dobson. The delicacies of the season were disposed of after an hour's strict attention, and then in the midst of the curling cigar the taffy was passed around with entire good fellowship. L. C.

Miles was selected toast-master, and gave Messrs. Chandler, Hart, Fiebeger, Motz, Eckel, Welsh and Dobson an opportunity to air their feelings, and considering that he had run out of material to prolong the agony with these selections, the toast-master dismissed services after a vote of thanks was conferred on the fellows who "footed the bill," Messrs. Fiebeger, Eckel, Dunn and Chandler, the outgoing members. LAST LINKS. A.

M. Barber and Col. A. L. Conger went to Indiana this morning.

Mrs. Bennett, corner of Carroll and Spicer had an attack of heart failure last evening. The funeral of the late John Mc-Ineney will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., standard time, from St. Vincent's church. Charles B.

Tarlton of the Taplin Rice company and Miss Minnie Sord will be married this evening. A license was taken out today. Business, of importance All members of the Akron Mercantile association be on hand -at G. C. Berry's carpet store, Wednesday evening at 7:30 standard time.

i Milt Househalter of Doylestown has accepted, a position on the Wooster av. st. car line. He will move his family here as soon as his residence on Home near Wooster is completed. The first street cars will be run over the Summit lake switch on Long st.

next Sunday. Workmen are now en- gaged in connecting up that branch of the road with the main line. The day for the formal opening of Lakeside park has not yet been decided upon. All members of the Akron Mercantile association are requested to attend a regular meeting of the above association at G. C.

Berry's carpet store, Wednesday eveniag, at 7:30 standard time. A. C. Rohrbacher, Sec'y. The W.C.T.U.

class in Physical Culture in progressing finely and has grown so large that a second class will formed like the first, under the direction of Mrs. Butterfleld. Persons wishing to join can do so on Friday evening of this week at the W.C.T.U. rooms. The special jury which was last week to assess the damages to the land owned by Messrs.

Weimer, Lepper and others in Springfield township on account of the Akron New Castle railroad appropriating right-of-way tnrougn it, lett the JUmpire House corner for that township this afternoon. They will view the premises. Three young boys were standing on the street car tracks near the Voris st. crossing last evening. Motorman Dice was in charge of an approaching car, and nearly twisted the brake handle off when he saw that the urchins were daring each other to see which could remain on the track the longest.

They got off the rails all right, but haven't yet decided which one came the closest to the motorman's boot. C3 i The very Clothing a special election ror tne purpose or bonding the town for $40,000 to be used to induce manufacturing industries to locate, thejneasure was carried by an overwhelming majority. Took a Dose of Laadanum. Plymouth, April 18. Kate Tub-erty, the daughter of a hotelkeeper on Boston Hill, in Plymouth township, took two ounces of laudanum with suicidal intent.

She was found by the roadside, near her home, writhing in agony. Made Assistant Pastor. Pottstown, April 18. Rev. Issac B.

Kurtz, a graduate of the Lutheran Theological seminary, class of '90, was chosen assistant to Rev. Daniel K. Kepner, pastor of Emanuel Lutheran church at this place, and he has formally accepted. FORAKER'S SENSATIONAL CHARGES. Both Houses of the Ohio Legislature Resume Columbus, April 18.

There was a sensational meeting of the house committee on corporations to consider the Strehli street railroad bill. The bill is pushed by the Cincinnati Consolidated Street railroad and Governor Foraker was one of the prominent legal lights who appeared in behalf of the bill. During his remarks Governor Foraker stated that he had been approached by a representative of the Martin cable line, an opposition concern, and offered a fee of $15,000 if he would induce the Conr Bolidated to purchase the line. He was also promised the support of a Cincinnati paper for certain legislation de-Bired by the Consolidated which that paper is now fighting. He denounced the editor of an evening Republican paper at Cincinnati as an infamous liar and scoundrel and made other sensational exposures.

i Both branches hav6 resumed legislative work. House members of the conference committee to adjust appropriation bills are Messrs. Boxwell, Ely and Boe-aell, but the senate members have not been appointed. It will be the policy to appoint men who will come to agreements by making concessions rather than prolong the session. The usual batch of local bills were introduced and passed in the house under suspension of the rules.

One bill, by Mr. Lillard (Cincinnati), caused some comment. It provides that the Cincinnati Gas company may operate or purchase any existing electric light company's plant. Two resolutions were introduced in the house. One provides for the possible purchase of the famous old engine "General," captured by the Andrews raiders in Georgia.

Mr. McConnell (Meigs) introduced a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment to the people. It seeks to amend section 8, article 13, of the constitution so as to knock out the double liability of stockholders, except where wages due operatives or laborers are unpaid. It. went over under the rules.

Senator Parker cannot perceive the beauties of a uniform system of calculating time throughout the state. He introduced a bill in the Benate to repeal the standard time lav enacted some weeks ago through the efforts of. Representative Taylor (Guernsey). New Electric Railway Proposed. Youngstown, April 18.

Within 12 months, it is said, Youngstown and Pittsburg will be connected oy an elec-. trie railway which will be constructed by a syndicate of eastern capitalists who will furnish funds to build the lineton-necting Cleveland and Pittsburg. Flyers will be' run that will only make one Btop between Youngstown, Pittsburg and the Forest City. It is understood the electric lines In operation here and through the Beaver valley will form a combine with the new line. A Bold Ijot of Thieves.

Bowling Green, April 18. The farmers in Bloom township have been so infested the past few months with sneaky thieves that they have organized an association and had it incorporated under the laws of the state for the purpose of detecting and arresting horse thieves and other criminals. Sneak thieves of late have got so bold as to drive to farmers' pigpens and load the pigs into their wagons and drive away. A Doable Baby. Cincinnati, April 18.

A curious freak of nature is attracting- attention on Bremen street, it being a double baby. The children are joined in the back by what appears to be a mefe ligament of Both are perfectly formed. One is lively and apparently perfect health, but the other lies asleep continuously and only takes nourishment when forced. Want Construction Hastened. Findlay, 18.

Charles Smith, superintendent of the 'Findlay Electria Railway company, has been appointed manager of the portion of the Put-in-Bay Southwestern Electric system lying between here and Fostoria. The company has secured its charter, and Mr. Smith has been instructed to hasten the Company THE BIG IRON COMBINE Mahoning; Valley Mills Have Now Changed Hands. 612,000,000 THE CAPITAL ST00K toany of the Lesser Plants Will Be Shut Down and the Larger Ones Ban Fall Time The New Company Will Be Incorporated May 15. Cincinnati, April 18.

Thirteen of he largest iron and steel companies of he country have concluded to consolidate upon the same plan as the American Pipe company but recently organized. the deal has been consummated secretly. The agreement was signed by the heads of the different firms at Pom-' eroy and May 15 was settled upon is the date upon which to elect officers and incorporate the company besides settling upon its name. Cincinnati and New York bankers and brokers were selected to handle the stock Df the company. This new deal consolidates all tne vast ban plants in the Mahoning valley, including all the mills of Youngstown, Warren, Girard and Pomeroy.

The first move after the organization will be to shut down many of the lesser plants and run the larger ones to the full limit. transfers of these properties involves between $12,000,000 and $15,000,000. The capital stock of the new company is to be placed at the former figure, $6,000,000 being issued in preferred and $6,000,000 In common stock. The companies that have signed are the Ohio Steel company Andrews-Hitch-brook company; Union Iron and Steel company, which controls the Cartwright mill; Youngstown, Warren, Girard and Pomeroy mills; Youngstown Steel company; Brown-Bonnel! Iron Brier Iron and Coke company; Andrew? Bros' Company and the Mahoning Valley Iron company. Like the American Pipe company, the new concern will be incorporated under the laws of Illinois.

A Fire in Cincinnati. Cincinnati, April 18. The block of 4-story brick buildings on Race street, extending from the Hotel Emery to The Commercial Gazette office, was damaged by fire and water. The blaze originated on the fourth floor of the Home Steam laundry at 174 Race street, but was soon extinguished. The building was thoroughly drenched by the fire department.

Nos." 168, 170 and 172 were also soaked with water, entailing a heavy loss to the occupants. Among the losers are Glendon Stern, pictures and moldings; Miller, photographer supplies; Ferd Wagner, optician; Mrs. W. H. Seligman, millinery; The Price Current Publishing company; Schultz Printing company; Bodemer's saloon and the Home Steam laundry.

The loss will probably exceed insurance not known. Now Owns tne Show. Cincinnati, April 18. Marie Rostelle is now the leading lady and sole owner of the Henry Burlesqne company, playr tag at Harris' theater here. She was engaged to marry John H.

Smith, owner of the show and proprietor of a notorious dive at 34 Bond street, New York. Last Tuesday Smith underwent an operation in New York for tonsilitis. Wednesday he wrote the young woman saying he knew he was going to die and willed her the show. A telegram has been received announcing his death. Miss Rostelle took charge of things at once and in the first act of the play wears mourning.

She will manage the show herself. A Railroader's Crime. Dennison, April 18. Harry Stewart, a Panhandle flagman shot and killed Emma McDonald, at George Lyle's house on Red road, because he thought the Woman was trying to estrange Emma Myers, his from him. Stewart gave himself up, but claimed the shooting was accidental and that he did not know the weapon was-loaded.

Stewart is 25 and came here from Hopewell, Guernsey county. Miss McDonald was 21 and a pretty blonde, and was to been married on Tuesday. Jnst Going Oat of Business. Cincinnati, April 18. The Campbell Cotton Compress company, a corporation with a capital stock of $100,000, formed in May.

1877, has gone into the hands of a receiver on the application of the directors. It is the intention simply to close out the business and with as little loss as possible. The concern is entirely solvent. Arrested in Bradford. Warren, April 18.

A deputy Bheriff arrested Samuel W. defaulting treasurer of Vernon township, in Bradford, who took $2,000 in school money several months ago, and had so far successfully eluded the officers. Part of the time he was in Canada. An Engineer Killed. Massillon, April 18.

Reuben Whitman, engineer on the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling railway, was killed while on duty. The engine jumped on a frog near Medina and threw him out. He leaves a wife, but no children. Eighteen Knots Tied at Once. Lima, April 18.

A lot of colored men imported to work on the Southern road were threatened'with garnishment. They found 'under the Ohio law married men could not be garnisheed and 18 of them were married under one ceremony. They Want Manufactories. North Baltimore April 18. -At Highest of all in Leavening Power.

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