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nrf-irflf W HJiSpn-.---'.' m, n '1BJr;j UOW PRIOEQ For Gold, Nlckle and Steel Spectacles and Eye Glasses FOR THE HOLIDAYS. OEO. S3. DALES 228 South Main SI. NDAD RoseBudCream The bt rfaffly for (ill ronrh nejiof tbeUin. itimelltlufal ts a toilet reqnlilte. Ajkfcrit at O, O. IHnrporAOo Drue iStoro. RAT nwfwtW' "':iwwyV' " ""' w r- AKRO DBMOO i JL VOLUME EIGHT. NUMBER 204 COMING To Akron to Speak. Commissioners D.F. Pugh ang Edw. Kibler Accept Invitation to Ad dress Akron People. Will Explain Plan of Municipal Reform And Invite Akron's Citizens to Help Make It Law. Akron's citizens who aro Interest ed in Municipal Reform will have a rare opportunity to hear tho matter dlsoussed by Messrs. Edward Kibler and David F. Pugh, members of the Ohio Municipal Code Commission, at Akron, on the evening of Decem ber 27. Messrs. Kibler and Pugh are the authors of tho Revised Municipal Code of Ohio, e now and uniform plan of municipal government, cov ering 260 closely printed pages, which will be presonted to the ap proaching session of the Qenoral Assembly for adoption. Several days ago Attorney Dayton A. Doyle, chairman of the Legisla tion Committee of the Chamber of commerce, invited Mr. Kibler to ad dress a meeting of Akron citizens, Be has received the following re ply: MrNioirAiiConE Commission, ) .Columbus, 0.,Dec. 12,IS99. ( Mr; Dayton A.-Doyle, Akron, O. Dear Sir: Mr. Ferris has sent me a copy of your letter to him of De cember the 7th. Wo have an en gagement at Cleveland on tho 28th and unless you desire to Ux tho date earlier, ono or both of the members of this Commission could come to Akron for an evening meeting. I trould suggest tho 27th or 28th of Do ismber. If any other date would ') lit you bettor please advise us. Very truly youis, Edw. Kiuleb, J1 'ember of Municipal Codo Com mission. At a meeting of the Legislative 20th Qentury" manac ( Not tho ordinary kind ) A handsome veir-boolc filled with beautiful illustrations, and a complete calendar. It is sold on 11 npwu.stindi for c cents, and it's worth five times that amount. 0 It u a reliable chronology ot the progtess of the 19th century and a prophecy of what may be expected in the 20th. Here ira f ew of tht great men who bire written for Itt Secretary Wilson, on Agriculture Sen. Chauncey M. Depew, on Politics TnH.11 Saar. nn Vlnance Thomas Edison, . " Electricity lien. Merntl, . " x-anu Y.mja Adml. Hlchborn, "( Naval Warfare "Al" Smith, '. " Sports You will enjoy reading it now, and it will be a book of reference for you through the years to come. Bixty-iovr pages, printed on ivory oich paper. If your news-dealer cannot sup ply you with it. cut out this uL and send it with three one-cent stamps and receive this elegant book ftee. Address J. C. A) er Co., Lowell, Mass. r Auers A i "Be It ever so hum ble, there's no place like home." But remember that the pleasures of home are enhanced most wonderfully by the ad dition occasionally of new articles of Furni ture, Rugs, Draperies, a pretty Lamp or some of the many articles to be found in a well ap pointed house furnish ing establishment. Also remember that CHRISTMAS Is just the best time to make such additions. There's nothing finer for gifts. BURDETTE L. DODSE, Seller of everything to fur nish a house, South Howard street. committee Wednesday afternoon it was decided to ask Messrs. Kibler and Pugh to speak in Akron on tho night of Dec. 27 A good 'hall will be obtained for the purpose. SHORTAGE Of Gas Has Caused Much Trouble At Plant ot Aultman, Millor & Com panyUsing Coal. Aultman, Miller fc Company's manufacturing and twino plants have been having a pretty hard strugglo to koop in operation during tbo past fow days, on account of tho shortage of the gas supply. On Monday nine hollers wero flrod by gas, and then tho gas gave out. Tho coal supply was short also, but Anally four boilers wero fired. Tho employes are not putting in full days, but by Friday, it is expeotod that everything will bo running smoothly again. The-American Cereal oompany's Empire plant, In Quarry st., was also run by gas, and It, too, was "caught hard.'1 Coal was rosorted to, but the work is being continued at oonslderablo disadvantage. MACHINERY Will be Shipped Within Next 15 Days. Large Addition Will be Built to an Akron Shop Capacity Increased. Machinery (equipment of the Peoria Rubber company, at Peorlu, III., recently purchased by tho India Rubber company of Akron, will be shipped to this city within the next ID days. "Whllo we do not contoraplato manufacturing any special lines," said an ofllclal Wednesday evening, "this additional equipment will in crease our present capacity one-third, and enable 11s to do a much largor business in a general way. "A large addition will be added to our main building. We have not fully decided on Its size, but plans for It aro now being considered. Address to Buckley Post. Judge N. D. Tibbals will address Buokley Post, O, A. R., at exercises tomorrow night ot 8 in honor of Washington's death. Publlo invited. AKRON. OHIO, THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 14. 1899. BOTH SIDES Of Trust Question Will be Discussed by Akron's Citizens. Mr. 0. C. Barber For, Judge Tibbals Against. Akron's Economic League an Assured Succoss. Many Prominent Citizens Interested The Lecture Course. Akron is now assured of a large and Intelligent class in the study of Economics. More than 05 representative citi zens of Akron hovo been Interested In the work of organizing an Akron center of the Economio League under tho plan of the University Associa tion of Chicago. The membership includes tho following: Judge J A Kohler, Rev Jns H AV Blake, Judge C R Grant, Hon Goo W Crouse, Rev J L Davles, Dr T F Mahar, AV B Doyle, Hon QW Slober, R E Nevin, Dr L S Ebright, Rev Frank C ETaddook, Jonathan Taylor, Prof R S Thomas, Prof S P Orth, Rev Chas E AV Kellor, H E Andress, Mayor AV E Young, Judge N D Tib bals, Nathan Morse, F L Brown, Chas Baird, Judge E AV Stuart, S AV Krull, Dr W 0 Jacobs, P E AVer ner, H T WUlson, S G Rogers, AV A Spencer, H AV Loomls, E J Nixon, C V Robinson, 0 Morcor Adams, A J Saalfleld, Robt Powell, N R Steln er, Geo O Berry, O 0 Barber, P H AVinter, Doxter AVilllston, Jos S Benner, D P AVheeler, Alf AA'oodring, W E AVheeler, L R May, N O Stono, J B AVrlght, D L Mnivln, D S Bowmon, J M Kolloy, W A Fol ger, H E Raymond, P AV Leavitt, AV J O'Nell, 0 0 Goodrich, J E Mc Kean, 0 R Olln, Louts Seybold, AV A Uphara, R H Wright, E P Otis. FE AVhltteinore, Dr.E O Leberman, W H Odell, H Nosbitt, J T Dlohm. An Interesting Course The following representative men have agreed to give lectures on tho subjects of tbo course and these, with many others, will be notive members at each of tho olub meet ings: "Trusts" O O Barber. "Anti-Trusts" Judge ND Tibbals. "National Expansion" Judge J A Kohler. "The Present Crisis" Judge 0 R Grant. "Municipal Ownership of Publlo Bervlce System" Uov. FO Haddock. "Municipal Government" Mayor AVE Young. "Government Ownership" Prof. S P Orth. "The Church and Social Problems" Rev. J L Davles. "Distribution of AVealth" R E Nevln. "Direct Legislation: Initiative and Referendum" Jonathan Taylor. "The Publio School Toachor of America" Paul E AVerner. "The Relation of Publio Sanitation to Industrial Llfo" Dr. LS Ebright. "Money" AV B Doyle. "Banking" Geo AV Grouse. "Taxation" Judge E AV Stuart. "Education as a Factor In the So lution of the Soolol Problems" Prof. R S Thomas. "Constitutional Law" H T AV111 son. Duration ot lectures Limited. Others who aro members of the club should distinctly understand that these lectures are to be short ones of but 16 or 20 minutes, thus giving any member of tho league tho opportunity of entering upon tho dis cussions whloh aro to follow. The lustructlou used by these Economio Leagues Is a University Extension course which Is prepared by some of tho best specialists In the Unted States. If Akron can have a olub of some- bQQQ4Q$$tQQtQQQQ IQQQQQbtyb I Major Dick, of Ohio. (As .ecn by Ciirtoonlst Davenport.) Ho is tho right-baud man of Sen ator lift nnn, and therefore close to the President. Now York Journnl. thing like 1130 membels, Miss AVh It worth, the organizer, tells Us that tho University association will also send a lecturer from Clilcago in -ad dition to tho course of 1 study, with out extra expense They will send the Rt. Rev. Bamuel Fallows, D.D., LL.D., who will glvo "Tho Trend of Our Present Industrial and Commer cial Systems," or John P. Gavltof tho Chicago Commons, on "Tho Ethical Aspects of tho Labor Frob loins." It is to be hntioii the'intorost of the men will becomegreat enough that tho membership may be in creased and so have the additional treat. The oxpense of tho course is slight and within tho moans of everyone All classes should be Interested in this movement and nro invited to be come members the clerk, laborer, mechanic, and busy buslnoss nnd professional man allko. Any additional information may be secured by Informing tho organ izers, MIssG. O. or Mr. H. AV. AVhit worth in care of general delivery. NEW BLOCKS Will be Erected at Bar berton Soon. First National Bank's Quarters Savings Bank Moved. Tho Savings bank at Barberton, will, within tho uoxt two weeks, bo moved into tho Smith block on Tus carawas ave. By April 1, the First National bank will be located In a new building now in course of con struction. E. M. Buol, presldont of the Bar berton Savings bunk, Is now figuring on a building to be ei octed on Tusca rawas avo. It will be two stories high and 40x100. A. G. Lusk of 100 Lincoln st., Akron, also contemplates ereottng a buslnoss block, adjoining that of Mr. Bitot's. The two build Ings will doubtless bo built undor one contract. Mr. Lusk, who was for 16 y oars supervisor of the local division of the Erie road, is not yet decided whether he himself will engage In business in the now block or rent It to another. Mr. Buol did not state for what pur pose he is building the now block, but It Is Inferred that a new bank will be Btartod. Prize Entertainment. Ltnooln Command, Union Veter ans' union, will glvo a prizo enter tainment in S. of V. hall tomorrow (Friday) evening. Admission 10c. Everybody invited. I -- Iff ul I Wmm iSilSllK M m k mny 1 nmnimii m , m rKAfim, LA U S3 Select early and get the choice of largest stock. No matter Avhat you want for Christmas, you aro likely to find it in our stock, which is very large and at tractiA'o. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT AND QUALITY GUAR Open I.O.O.F. NOMINATIONS Made For Officers The Annual Election. Prominent Members ot the Order Will Assist. Tho Order of Protected Home Cir cle held an interesting meeting AVed nesdny night, with CO membors pres ent. Tho most Important business tran sacted was the nomination of officers to bo electod on AVednosday, Dec. 27. On that night 18 new members will bo Initiated. Two were Initiated Wednesday night. Nominations aro: President, J. M. Harding; vice president, (one to elect), O. E. AA'right nnd Miss Fanny C. Souors; gnaidlan, Mrs. Theodosla Kurtz; chaplain, Mrs. Emma Cum mins; secretary, A. MoLaughlln; (Mr. McLaughlin has held this po sition eight years) ; accountant (one to elect), David Tnholsky, H. A. Martin; treasurer, E. H. Danforth; guide (ono to oloct), Thomas D. Harris, F, H. Rush; porter (ono to eloct), II. H. Garman, Ed Myers; watchman, H. A. Martin, trustoo, F. H. Shirey; mtdlcal examiner (two to eloct), E. J. Caufflold, M. AV. Kapp, J. L. Leo; reprosontatlvo to Grand Clrolo (three to elect), E. J. Cauuleld, David Tubolsky, F. H. Bush, II. A. Martin; (By virtue of tholr being mombers of the Supremo Ciicle, A. McLaughlin and E. II. Danforth aro entitled to seats In the Grand Circle.); organist, Emma U. Danforth. Public Installation of officers will be conducted January 10. George AV. Beard of Cleveland, grand presi dent of the stato organization, will be present to preside over tbo instal lation exercises, Other prominent state ofllcers will be heio and the well drilled team of the AVoodland avonue circle of Cleveland will also tako part in the installation pro gram. Arrangements for the ovent are already undor way. HENDERSON Has Been Takon Back Murder Case Postponed. Tho trial of AVm, Henderson, for the alleged murder of John Hartong, has been continued In the Stark county court to the next term. Ho has beon taken back to the peniten tiary. . Horticultural Meeting. The Summit County Horticultural society met nt the horns of Geo. AV. Brewster, Thomastown, AVednesday. Seventy-five wero present. A very substantial dinner was sen ed, fin ished with delicious grapes. The program was unusually interesting. Frank, Laubacli & Clemmer Co. AM & LE.1 AMOND Rubies, Sapliires, Emeralds, Pearls, Opals, Etc., Mounted as Pendants, Broaches, Rings, Shirt Studs, Stick Pins, Etc., in Styles That Are New and Prices Varying to Suit All Purchasers. . . : . ANTEED ON EVERY ARTICLE. Every Evening I Temple, (VI a in SSsSaSS LAST LINKS. LUCKY MAN Tho first of a series of dances to be given the coming season by the Knights and Ladles of Security was held In Kaiser's hall AVednosday night. About fiO couples wero present. Souers orchestra furnished tho music. During tho Intermission a handsome quilt was raffled. Tho lucky man was Mr. Almann of East Akron. He held ticket No. 210. SIEBOLD'S FUNERAL The funeral of Jacob Slebold was held f r jm Park's Morguo (Thursday. In terment in Glendale cemetery. AVIKE DOAVN-A long stretch of wire nlong the Erie tracks near Loavlttsburg was blown down din ing tho heavy storm. RF.COA'ERING-Bort Hays, who attempted suicide at the city prison a fow days ngo, Is recovering from his wounds, but it is believed that bo Is Insane. CHURCH FAIR-The "Fair of Days" at the Grace M. E. church closed AA'ednesday evening. The at tendance and sales were satisfactory. ADDRESS TO STUDENT3 Prof. C. F. Seese addressed the stu dents of the Actual Business college AVednesday ovonlug. Ho 00k for his bubject "Poor Richard." RESIDENCE SOLD-A. C. Guth has sold his residence in Springfield township to Mrs. Charlotte A. Han key. Consideration $S,000. RECEPTION Tho principal and teachers of Howe school will give a reception Friday evening at 7 o'clock to the patrons and friends of the school. An interesting program will be enacted. DEATHS. Hauok Frederick Houck, aged 40 years, 1 month nnd 4 days, died at his homo, 309 Fountain St., at !) o'clock AVednesday evening. Death was caused by meningitis. Funeral will be held Sunday. Interment in Glendale cemetery. Deceased had leslded in Akron 30 years and was a member of tho Foresters of -America and the Royal Arcanum. THE AVEATHER: Snow tonight Fair Friday Con tinued low temperature. The Absolutely Pure (AIW&PWER Made from Grape Cream of .Tartar. Baking"powders made from alum-and other harsh, caustic acids are lower in price, but inferior in work and injurious to the stomach. PRICE ONE CENT Street. 3tfSKSlfet3ili3!sailstUto:SS!j INTERESTING Program Prepared tor This Enter tainmentSeven Contestants. The entertainment, to bo given in tho High School assembly room Tuesday evening, under the auspices of tho Athletic Association, promises to be interesting. Seven students are entered in the oratorical contest. Tho monoy, which is derived from the entertainment, will be used to pay the indebtedness ot the foot ball team. The program follows: Decla mation, Myrtle AA'ild; oration, Ar thur Cass; declamation, !'. Dixon; oration, Clarence Carlton; declama tion, Hazel Smith; oration, Herman Schlegol; dclamatlon, II. Rhodes AKRON COUNCIL, Royal and Select Masters Hold Annual Election. The Masonic election of Akron Council, Royal and Select Masters, was hold AA'ednesday night. They aro: H. R. AA'hltraan, t.l.m.; J. C. McMUlen, deputy i.m.; Edward Noll, principle conductor of the work; A. H. Sargent, secretary; AA A. McClellan, treasurer; A. F. Koons, captain of tbo guard; H. Bocksted, conductor of the council; Georgo H. Stickney, Steward; J. J. Hunslcker, guard. The installation followed the election. A banquet was served. Barbers' Union. Officers elected by the Barbers' union aro: President, AV. F. Dralme; vice president, John Kimball; re cording secretary, John Hadfleld; financial secretary.EmllH.AVohnes; guide, S. H. Hershberger; treasurer, D. B. AVolkor; trustee, Jacob O. Ken dig, Harry O'Brien, Herman Tess mer; financial committee, Joseph Richards, H. AV. Putt and Claude Brown. NO QUORUM PRESENT And Cuyahoga Falls Council did not hold a meeting AVednesday night. ROYAL BAXINB. POWDER CO.. NBW YOEifcu . W"l, U'. &f.&r? Xvt tffj, i tV. J7j