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V" r -' i - -"-ij& -ww '"J". -JvSK."- s;n. j. -'S55i 25" '--" fe"" 5?' ?P--t,'Sr"- E7 AKRON DAILY DEMOCRAT. Foot Balls, Striking Baes, Rose Bud Cream The best remedy for all roughness of skin, It Is delightful as a toilet requisite. Ask for It at C. B. Harper & Co.'s Drug Store. Boxin? Gloves, Athletic Goods All kinds; Guns, Shells, etc. at lowest prices. GUNS TO RENT. Geo. S. Dales & Son, S. Main Street. VOLUME EIGHT. NUMBER 180 AKRON. OHIO, THURSDAY EVENING. NOYEMBER 16, 1899. PRICE ONE CENT . il -f --y, - iSgSf--''? -., Vvjssjg.j.--' - - r u ft I J PARDON For Romie Cotelf. A Detective's Sur prising Testimony May Cause Attorneys For Coteil To Lay the Facts Before the Governor And Ask That Coteil Released. be Claimed That New Evidence Has Been Discovered, Which Sustains the Chief Contention by Defense. Something of a surprise was devel oped "Wednesday afternoon in the case in which Detectives Doran and DeCelle are suing to recover the $1,000 reward offered by the county for the detection of the murderer of Mr. and Sirs.-Alvin N. Stone and Ira Stillson. of Tallmadge. It has been brought to the atten tion of Attorney 33. F. Vorls and llarveyMusser, counsel f or "RothuIubH Coteil, who was convicted of the murder, that Detective Doran testi fied yesterday afternoon that while searching for clues to the identity of the murderer, he had found a coup ling pin in the wood shed at the Stone farm. "When Attorney Musser was in formed of this testimony this morning he expressed considerable surprise that the finding of the coup ling pin had not been brought out by STARVED Slow grow t h of hair comes from lack of hair food. The hair has no life. HAIR V It is starved It keeps coming out, gets thinner and thinner. bald spots appear, then actual baldness. The only good hair N iood you can buy is I t feeds the roots, stops starvation, and the hair grows thick and long. It cures dan druff also. Keep a bottle of it on your dressing table. It always restores color to faded or gray hair. Mind, we say "always." $1.00 a bottle. All druggist. " I have found your Hair Vigor to be the best remedy I have erer tried for the hair. My hair was falling out very had, so I thought I would try a bottle or it. I had used only one bottle, and my hair (topped falling out, aud it is now real thick and loner.'' NANCV J. JIOUNTCASTLE, July 28,1858. Yonlcers.N.Y. Wrllo tho Doctor. He Trill send you lilt book on The Btlr and Scalp. Atlc hlm-any ques tion you wiih about your hair, you trill receive, a prompt aniwer free. Address, Ta. J. C. AVER. Lowell, 11ms, 4 .v.r.'y A"-WLA(lssi OB sera N&ir visor the State In the trial of the Coteil case. uTbe entire contention of the de fense," said Attorney Mnsser. "was that the murderer had not used the ball bat which bad been brought into the case by the state, but that it was committed by use of some blunt metallic instrument very much in the nature of a coupling pin." It will be remembered that the de fense, in the course of the trial of ooien, produced expert testimony -ui show that there were no blood stain"1 upon the ball bat which the State claimed had been used in cornmit- tinsr the inurdsr. and that the bail bat could not have produced the sort of wounds found on the bodies of the murdered people. The contention was that the instrument used was a coupling pin. This recalls the fact that the de fense attempted to show "that it was some one other than Coteil who com mitted the murder. The defense assumed that Anson B. Strong was on mysterious business in the Stone neigh borhood upon the night of the murder; that a horse was stolen from the barn of one of the neighbors of the Stone family that night; that witnesses heard and saw a solitary horseman riding past their homes at breakneck pace from the direction of the Stone premises; that the stolen horse was afterwards found upon the railroad tracks near Kent; and furthermore, that Mr. Strong never disclosed his whereabouts on that night to anybody so far as could be learned, not even to his attorney, the late L. D. Watters. "What will we do about the case?" said Attorney Musser today in re sponse to a query from a Democrat reporter. "Well thats' not deter mined'. " VerhitpTTtb'eTiist'thaE'couia' be done under tho.circumstaneps will be to apply to the governor for a pardon for Romulus Coteil. It is too late to reopen the case. If an other is guilty of the murder that will be a matter for the grand jury and the court to determine. I con sider it very strange that the State did not bring out at the trial the matter of the finding of the coupling pin." THE B. & 0. Gets Control of Valley Railroad. the B. & 0. Will Also Absorb the P. System. The bitter fight that has & w. been waged by President Thos. M. King of the C. T. & V. railroad, and receiver of the P. & W. railroad, against the B. & O. railroad, terminated yestpr day in favor of the B. & O. people. The announcement was made in Cleveland that on and after today tho B. & O. railroad will have pos session of the C. T. & V. railroad, word to that effect having been sent to President King by the B. & O. officials. Rumor is current that the B. & O. will also acquire control of the P. & W. railroad very soon. The fight of the B. &'0. against the C. T. & V. and P. & W. has been of long standing and is the chief topic of discussion among local railroad men today. Arranged for Games. Manager Hafer, of the Can tun Im perial Foot Ball team, while in Ak ron Sunday, made arrangements for games with the C.Y.M.A. eleven of Akron, and the Barberton Tigers. The games will probably take place next Sunday and the Sunday follow ing, but definite arrangements could not be made until it is ascertained if street car service could be had. BIRTHS. Wiley November 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiley, Huron st., a daughter. THE WEATHER: Fair tonight; increasing cloudiness" and probably rain Friday, DEATH OF J. W. LITTLE. One of Akron's Best Known Business MenHad Suffered For Several Weeks Had Hosts of Friends. HEiHiHNii' bbbbbI HBflHtigi' bbbbbV bbbbbbbv 'HLbbbbbH MR. J. W. Mr. J. W. Little died this morning at 8 o'clock. For about two weeks Mr. Little had been suffering from a carbuncle at the base of the brain. As early as last Saturday the doctors despair ed of saving his life, the carbuncle being complicated with threatened blood poisoning, and an operation being prevented by the proximity to the brain Mr. Little's strong constitution had enabled him to rally - slightly after each intermittent sinking spell, but with in the last 21 hours he suffered a relapse which terminated in his death today. Mr. Little was aged 61 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was born at Windham, near Newton Falls, in Portage county. He was given a good mercantile training, and early in'life engaged"hithBmill!ttt5ry1mis-: iness. Sixteen years ago he opened his store in Akron and by courteous treatment of his patrons and his genial disposition toward all won hosts of friends. He was also en gaged in tho shoe busiues s at New ton Falls. CLEWS To the Author of North field Letters. Detective Burlison Thinks Two Men Are .Implicated. County Detective James Burlison expects to return to Northfield to morrow to resume his investigation into the celebrated anonymous letter cases. Detective Burlison told the Demo crat today that the indications are that two young men are implicated in the writing of the letters and he expects to bring both of them to jus-1 tice. 1 Last Tuesday Detective Burlison went to the home of one of the sus pected young men and found traces of writing corresponding with the writing in the letters. The detective also found some of the paper corre sponding exactly to that upon which the threatening letters had been written. Mr. Burlison believes" that the young man who wrote the letters was inspired to it by another. It is believed that the mystery will be thoroughly uncovered by the last of the week. Mr. Roberts and Miss Smith have not yet had their marriage ceremony performed. Akron Hunter In Good Luck. L. C. Miles is on a hunting tour in Indiana and Wisconsin. He writes bis Akron friends that he has al ready shot one deer, several wild ducks and abundance of quail. He will return early next week, and shortly after will give a dinner to a company of friends. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will provo a quick and sure cure for croup. Mothers, when your children are attacked with that dreadful disease, you can depend on this marvelous remedy. It never fells to pure at- onco. Price 25c, v 21 LITTLE. On March 16, 1S61, he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude H. Ford, -of Madison, O., and to this union three children were . born. They are, Mrs. H. S. App, of Cleve land; Jay W. Little, with Hart & Co., the milliners in Cleveland, and Henry A. Little, who is at home. Three sisters and one brother survive him as follows: Mrs. May Ames and Mr. Geo. Little, of Newton Falls ;-Mrs. Frank Barnes, of Cleve land, and Mrs. Geo. Everett, of Con neaut. Deceased was an ardent member of the G. A. R., a member of the Masonic and Pathfinder lodges and a prominent worker in the First Con gregational chnrch. . The funeral servioes will be held at the First Congregational church at 11 o'clock Saturday. The body will lie in state at the church from fhSOixrH-rr'clrrekvith-a'gitard'of old soldiers and Sons of Veterans in charge. Mr. Litttu was one of the members of the celebrated G. A. R. Quartette, which has sung its way into the hearts of the people of Summit county. FIFTY-FIVE Miles of Natural Gas Pipe Laid lit Akron. Work Will be Finished Next Season Closes This Week. L. B. Terry, Akron agent for the East Ohio Gas company, is well pleased with the rapid way In which their business is progressing. Fifty-five miles of .pipe have been laid under the streets of Akron since November 1, 1898. This week will see the end of pipe layintr for this year. "Work will be recommended in tho spring. It is estimated that 20 more miles of pipe will be laid. Between 40 and 45 companies of the gas fitters are constantly at work on the company's lines and their work will not be finished for several weeks. Gas mains ha;e been laid in every portion of the city except on North Hill, East Akron, east of Norton St.; South Akron, south of South st., and in the extreme west portion of town. The central part of the city will be piped more compactly next year. NEW FACTORY Will Be in Operation in Akron Within a Week. The Standard Silver Plating Co. has acquired control of the Garl Electric Co. and began moving the plant into its shop this week. Manias Garl will be superintend ent of (he electrical department. Several electrical apparatus-' will be manufactured, on which Mr. Garl holds patent?. Work will begin within a week and the force, which is small aL presont, will be steadily Increased. The silver plating department will commence to manufacture coffin supplies in jvo weeks with a force, of 25 men, EVENING .1 With tile Liedertafel. The Sdciety Entertains Its Friends f I With Fine Musical Program and Social. Local Talent Assisted by a Visiting Artist. I Forty Members of the Liedertafel Will go to Canton. Au evening of .song, muwic, mirth and social pleasures, constituting av program hi whoso rare completeness blended a charm of beauty and ver satility, gratifying t the most aesthetic, was that Riven bv tho Ak ron Liedertafel at its hall Wednesday evening, y ' In attendance upon the evont was a representative assemblage of Ak ron's cultured society people mem bers of the Liedertafel society and their friends, in number exceeding 200. This ' was the annual concert and social of the society, and prepa ration for" it began several weeks ago, the committee on arrangements Messrs. Julius Kroffke, Prof. Gus tav A. JSigel, Arthur Holm and Prof. C. W.-Lantz neglecting noth ing that would contribute to the suc cess of th4 event. Ros8inHsrverture,"WilJiamTell," by.Prof. C"W. Lantz's orchestra of 20 pieces, wa6 the initial feature of the program. Throughout, tho ren dition wa eorrect, each part with its own peculiar melody contributing to the rfarmony'Of the whole. A chorjBs, by members selected from the kron Liedertafel, follow-SdrTiirftrus-wasnn-two parts a. Es stent elne machtige Linde. by Pashe, and b. In schoeuen Maie, by H. Zoellner. .The singers were: First tenor William E. Ruthenberg, John A. Seidenspinner, Arthur Holm and August F. Smith; sec ond teuor Julius Kroifke, Herman Fishor, Gustav C. Jentsch, Louis Verkuijlen and John H. Behr; first bass William Freudemann, Chris tian Grad, Alvin Schuster, August Kraft and Paul Linker t; second bass Carl Schoenduve, Louis Miller and Eugene Huss. All sang togeth er witli an accuracy and harmony indicating not only individual abil ity on the part of each singer, but also complimenting highly the su perb skill of the director, Prof. Sigel. The audience was delighted with the singing, and gave substantial evi dence of their appreciation by be stowing vigorous applause. The succeeding feature was a Be douin love song, by the baritone eo loist, Mr. Francis J. Sadlier, of Cleveland, accompanied at the piano by Prof. Sigel. The song was one of Pinsuti's triumphs, and Mr. Sad lier' singing was classical and full of melody. In range, quality and power his voice Lacks little. His style was good and his notes well rounded and musical. Prof. Sigel's accompaniment gave an additional sweetness to the song, and the audi ence was delighted with ths number. Mrs. Richard Ward, Akron's gifted contralto singer, and the accompan ist, Miss Clara Seybold, were greeted with applause when they appeared on the stage. "Thou art so like a flower" was the subject of Mrs. Ward's song, and her singing was with the usual characteristic sweet ness of grace and melody which al ways win for her the warmest ap precion of the hearers. There is a subtle charm in the contralto voice whose mystic notes with their rythmic melodies never fail of creat ing inspiration to the happiest feel ing within those who hear it. Mrs. Ward has a style of singing aud art of expression that belongs only to those throughly competent. That she pleased her hearers was evidenc ed by the Liederfafel's presenting her with a large bouquet of chrysan themumsbeautiful as only .these rare specimens of the tloral realm can behind tied with a streaming bow of white satin. Miss Seyhold's sympathetic, accurate and musical acoompanlmout was not unrewarded. She, too, was presented with a bou queta rare collection of pink and white carnations. Mrs. Ward was forced to return to tho stage throe times to encore calk, but as tho pro gram was under limited tinjo, no on, cores were sung or played." Lantz's orchestra charmed the audience with another soloction "Eln Maerchmi," by Bach, and Mr. 'Ich Grolle Nicht," by Schumann. Mr. E. A. Dpham, who as a tenor soloist, and his sister, Miss Myrtle, as a pianist, need no introduction to Akron people. They have won their way into the heartiest esteem of the lovers of song and music, and each possesses rare abilities. Mr. Upham sang a solo at the concert Wednes day night, and his sister was piano accompanist. The tenor qualities'of the singer's voice are. .rich and abundant. His sustaining powers are good, and be sings with remark able sweetness. The audience was vigorous in applauding the efforts of Mr. Upham and his sister. The concluding featues of the pro gram were: 'Wiegenlied," (a cradlo song) by Mrs. Ward; "Mondnacht," by Weinzierl. Akron Liedertafel; "When Love Is Gone." by Howioy, .Mr. Sadler; "Kuenstlerleben," by Strauss, Lantz's orches-tra. At tne conclusion of the pro gram. tb hall was cleared of chairs aud for a few hours Terpsichore reigned supreme. To the lively6trains of Lantz's orchestra, the merry dancers enjoyed themselves as only dancers can. Thoso whodidn'c dance found oth er means of gratifying their pleasure. Social conversations and gay repar tee, paitaking of refreshments and indulging in games whiled away the hours only too soon. The event wat, a brilliant success, and to the committee on arrange ments and tliost who participated in the program congratulation." are (In. Notes. Among those who enjoyed the af fair most was Wm. Fisher, aged 75 I years, a charter member of the Lie dertafel, joining among the first when the society was established in 1855. He is the oldest member of the society, and was also the oldest man present Wednesday night. Next Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock 40 members of the Liedertafel, ac companied by ladies, will leave for Canton to be present at the celebra tion by the Arion Singing society of the 20th anniversary of its existence. All anticipate a good time. Members of the Liedertafel say the society will give a number of fine musical entertainments this season. Mr. Sadlier, while in the city, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Fischnaller,j3f 450 Perkins st. Mr. Sadlier is making preparations to go to Europe to complete his voice cul ture. 'LASrtlNKSr RE-OPENED Jacob Waldvogel has reopened his saloon at 471 East Buchtel ave. FROM THE FOREST CITY Buckley Post of this city will enter tain Memorial Post of Cleveland Friday evening, Nov. 24. A large delegation is expected from the For est City. A banquet will be given. CONTAGIOUS DISEASE Scar let fever, case in family of A. Dolphen, 205 McCoy st.; another case in family of G. E. McCourt, 205 Bell st.; membraneous croup, case in family of Edward Johnson, 114 Lorain st.; case in family of Sirt Gleghorn, Thornton st. ENGINE PURCHASED The new locomotive purchased in the Lake Shore shops in Cleveland by H. B. Camp and Mike Cassidy for the new Camp railroad will arrive about Nov. 25, when regular passen ger service is expected to be com menced. Tho engine will weigh about 31 tons when equipped. IN WASHINGTON Dr. L. S Ebright of Akron, George Wise of Wheeling, W. Va., E. R. Monfort of Cincinnati, R. M. Rownd of Colum bus, O. P. Shaffer of Youngstown, C. C. Dewstar of Cleveland, W. H. Tucker of Toledo. E. B. Roevell of Zanesville, Ohio, are among the postmaster attending the annual contention of that body, which opened, at Washington today Co lumbufi Press Post. SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Wm. Wellock's Sunday school class of the Bartges st. Evangelical church held au enjoyable surprise party Wednes day evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stuver, 118 Bartges st., in honor of one its members, Mrs. Lot tie Crawford, of Barberton, daughter of the host and hostess. Social amusements, dainty refreshments and a taffy pull were the order of the evening. All had a delightful time. LEASED ASSEMBLY Theatre For the Season Rechrist ened Peoples' Theatre. Mr. Robt. T. Taylor of Clovelaud, of" Russell IJros. Comedians com pany, has leased Assembly Theatre and after overhauling and rechristen iug it the Peoples' Theatre will open Monday night, Nov. 27, with a flrst olass vaudeville show. Tho productions will bo presented by tile Taylor Stock compa'ny, com posed of 27 pooplii, and will play at the popular ri;os of 10, 15 and 25 ceulj Sadler sang another solo, PRO AND CON. The Commissioners Hearing the Annexation Question. Much Interest Manifest by Citizens. Cases Appealed From Lower Courts Probate News. Sheriff Kelly-Took George Carleton to the Pen. The question of annexation accu pied the attention of the County Commissioners Thursday. The meeting was called in the Grand Jury's room, which proved too small for the large number present. Considerable time was-was ted in agreeing upon the time limit for de bate, The noon hour, found nothing done, when the Commissioners ad- journed to meetiin the Council ..1. AY F.A.. " uuauiuc;. .a. It is understood that .about 85 per cent of the people on North Hill op pose annexation; less than 50 per cent in South' Aronr4. - A large number of citizens from Akron were present. The Chamber of Commerce Is taking au active in terest in the matter. The Chamber was represented by B.'L. Dodge, T. C. Reynolds, D. A. Doyle, Secretary H. L. Snyder, Ike Reder, C. A. Barnes, JEmil Gammeter and others. A number of lawyers were on hand representing "citizens opposed to the annexation. Argument Begun. The arguments in the damage case of Detectives Doran and DeCalle against the county were begun Thursday morning. Attorney Hogan of Cleveland made the opening plea. New Cases. Jane M. Collins, guardian of Beryl Collins has begun suit against A. A. Koplin et al. It js alleged that $507.50 is due on anote. Appealed Cases. The case of E. P. Holloway vs. Henry Krause has been appealed from Squire Campbell's court. Tho case of Harry L. Flory vs. the Cleveland Provision Co. has been carried up on error. The case comes from Squire Hoffman's court. Michael Duffy vs. Peter Wynne is the title of a case from the court of Justice Hart of Northampton town ship. It is alleged that $183.75 is due for labor. Gone to Columbus. Sheriff Kelly took George Carleton to the Penitentiary Thursday, where he will serve one year for forgery. In Probate. James Lube has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Jockers, Sr. Bond $1,500. Jonas Conrad, Gotilef Sitthelm and Ed ward Vaughan were chosen ap praisers. Bridget Greeley has been chosen OVAL !jP13 Bl The Absolutely Pure Baling owder 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, POYil. a?, POWn.ER CO., .NfW YO! v .. CHAUK-1 At Evangelical church, corner Bartges and Coburn st., by Prof. Frank E. Woodin, the lightning artist of Chautauqua and Exposition renown. His work is rapid, funny and fascinating. Don't miss seeing from 75 to 100 pictures executed. Every picture will be presented to the audience at the close. The ad mission is only 10c, children only 5c. A packed house is expected as the professor is a strong attraction and endorsed by press, clergy, professors of colleges and directors of Exposi tion. Come smile tonight. administratrix of the estate of An drew Grcelev. Expenses Filed. Geo. W. Sieber has filed his ex pense account, He paid $45 for rail road fare and $S5 assessment. Total $130. Wm. A. Durand, candidate for Clerk of Courts, spent $104 as fol lows: Assessment $25, livery $16, printing $21, lieutenants $20.50, cigars $21.50. j Sylvester Viall, Boston tp.; H. B. Graham, Stow tp.; M. M. McLoue, Cuyahoga Falls, and George C. Schaeffer, Third ward, each claim " that their, campaign for land ap praiser entailed no expense what ever. Marriage Licenses. Ford Lilly, Akron 20 Minnie Simmons, Akron 19 Ighatious Dossmun, Akron 48 Katie Ott, Akron 62 Frederick Treap, Akroir 25" Anna Gilbo, Akron 25 George E. Patterson, Cuyahoga Falls , 25 Maud B. Strong, Cuyahoga Falls.. 20 ' ANNEXATION Arguments Begun Thursday Afternoon Before Large Crowd. The County Commissioners began hearing the arguments for and against annexation Thursday after noon. It was decided to limit the speeches to 15 minutes. North Hill was heard first. Attorney Foust presented a re monstrance containing signatures-of 156 property owners representing, he claimed, 85 per cent of North;HIU. He made a strong plea against atf--nexation, claiming that it would re sult jn increased taxation, without commensurate improvement. Attorney N. Chalker favored an nexation and A. J. Rowley spoke for North Hill citizens who were anxious to be annexed to the city. The hearing will not be finished today. AN UNKNOWN VOICE Cries Out Against Annexation Says It Would be Criminal Aggression. County Commissioner Fillius has received an unsigned letter from a resident of North Hill, who asks him to "use his influence to prevent North Hill frrm being annexed to "its ancient enemy, Akron." The writer says thatefer since theSeven ties Akron has been '-knocking'' against the interests of North Hill and that the city's only purpose in desiring annexation is to make North Hill a "hewer of wood and drawer of water." For the Commissioners to vote for annexation, he thinks, . would be "criminal." There Is something of despair In the zeal with which this resident of North Hill takes the question of annexation to heart. Should the Commission ers decide that annexation would be for the best inte rests of all the peo ple, how could this forlorn and un known writer be consoled? COLLEGE PARTY The students of Buchtel college will give an in formal dancing party in Crousegym uasinm, Nov. 24. i ' J kaa3HE'is ES