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NO. 165. THE A A I THE "WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 12, A A A Will Submit Proposition Promoters of Rubber Tire Factory Coming Will Look Over Grounds Today and Attend Mass Meeting of Cit- iznes, Called by Board ofTrade, Tonight A ma-s meeting of citizens, members of the board of trade and Busiiiess Men's Association will be held ar the city hall this evening for the purpose of considering a proposition to be made by the S. M. Rubber Co.

relative to establishing a rubber tire factory in this city. It is the desire of the board of trade that every local automobile owner he present and that any uther citizen interested in die progress of the tity attend so that the proposition m.iy be given careful consideration. It is planned that the company occupy tlu- old Premium building on Cambridge street in ease the proposition is accepted. The building is now owned by the Conunerci.il National bank and it is said, would prove an admirable location for the industry. Letter From Company New Store Rooms for St.

A letter received Tuesday noon by President J. Cassingham of the bank was as follows: My Dear Sir: Referring to vour letter of March 5. to Mr. J. P.

Geib, and our conversation with Mr. Murray of Canton. 0., last Thursday regarding submitting to your people a proposition for locating our factory in your city, will say that at a meeting of our directors we have taken the matter into consideration and will be in your city Wednesday noon. March 12 and submit a written proposition in person. We would suggest in the interest of all concerned that you organize your board of trade, business men's association and citizens into one- body and meet Wednesday evening to read and discuss carefully our proposition so we may meet your committee Thursday March 13, and if possible to act finally.

We will improve our time Wednesday in looking over your plant and the situation in general in your city. We will make our headquarters at the Mecca hotel so any of your people who are in doubt of anything relative to our proposition can interview us and have matters explained in detail. Very truly yours. Chas. M.

Smith, vice pres. Brakeman Steps from High Bridge Dennison, March 11--George Lanning. 27. local Pennsy brakeman, stepped off a bridge at Jewett at 9 o'clock Monday night, fell a distance of forty feet and suffered only a fractured right leg and a severely sprained left ankle. He is in a Steubenville hospital.

Lanning got off his train to release the air on a car. He walked too near the end of a 1 over W. L. E. tracks.

He fell '40 feet to the tracks. Lanning lighted on his feet but the force with which he landed was so strong that he bone just Above his right ankle snapped. Express Wagon Sticks in Mud "When Warner Bradford's express wagon mired in the deep mud in the Zerbe addition Tuesday morning his horse was unable to move the wagon until several men kindly lent their assistance and taking hold of the wheels assisted in starting the wagon. Work has been started on the remodeling of the Manners building on South Sixth street preparatory to the building of a handsome new theatre by Chris Chaeos. The erection of the new theatre will be started as as the weather permits.

The Manners building is being remodeled so that there will be two business rooms and a theatre exit in the lower floor while the upper floor will be made into a modern seveii-rom apartment. The entrance to the theatre will be on Main street where the Utahna theatre now located and the play house will be one of the largest of its kind in this section of the state. Witnesses Held on Charge of Perjury Sensational Sequel to Replevin Case of Hassan vs. Curran Decided by 5-1 Jury Verdict in Squire Abbott's Court As a result of alleged evidence brought forth replevin suit of Abraham Hassan Edward Curran in whu-'i the jury returned a 5-1 verdict for the plain tit? in Squire Abbott's i-ourt Monday afternoon, four of the witnesses were charged with perjury Tuesday. David Shaheen and KHeel Shaheen were arrested Tuesday morning on warrants sworn out in Squire Abbott's court by Mike Moses.

When arraigned Tuesday afternoon they pleaded not guilty to the charge and were released on bonds of Moo each furnished by Alike Abood of this city. Abraham Hassan and Kasen Mohamed were arrested on warrants sworn oat in Squire Wimmer's court by Joseph David. Hassan pleaded not guilty and waas released on bond of furnished by -L C. Adams, his atorm-y. Mohamed being unable to furnish bond was taken back to the county jail where hr will remain until given a hearing.

Testified to Falsehoods? Stricken by Paralysis James Duncan of Walnut strecr suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home Saturday evening. He reported to be resting easier last evening and more hope is held out for his recovery. A daughter. Miss Clara Belle Duncan arrived from Omaha, Tuesday. The two Shaheens were on the side of the defendant in the case while Hassan and Mohamed testified for the plaintiff.

The four men are alleged to have testified to falsehoods. Some Fast Action. The ease is one in which there has been some fast action and on both sides there seems to be a determination to win out no matter what the cost may be. Some time ago a pack of goods ing of jewelry line lace and other articles was attached in this city by Joseph George to satisfy a claim against Mohamed for a board lull. The goods were taken by Constable Ed Curran and were repleviiied by Hassan who claimed that the pack belonged to him.

The jrepleviii suit was -decided in favor of Hassan and it is understood that the ease will be appealed on error. A unique feature of the ease is'that it was the fii-st to be decided under the three-fourth jury verdict law recently passed by the state legislature. Has Cataract Taken front Eye J. M. Lightell underwent an operation at the City hospital Tuesday morning for the removal of a cataract from his right eye.

Dr. Xeldon was assisted by Dr. Marshall in performing the operation. The patient was reported to be resting easily Tuesday night. Tiverton Town Loses Physician Dr.

Alvin Day for several years the physician at Tiverton Center left that place Tuesday for Roek Bridge. where he expects to practice in the future. Dr. Day will be joined later by his family. Rock Bridge is located on the Hocking Valley railroad.

It is a town of about five hundred inhabitants and has physician in the vicinitv. Skin from Leg Grafted on Both Hands of Victim As a result of being terribly scalded when he fell into a vat of boiling tar at Ihe Clow plant recently. 144 of skin was cut from the right leg of James George an Italian and grafted onto his hands at the City hospital Tuesday morning. Drs. Shaw Pomerene and Carr performed the operation and it is thought that the man will now suffer no bad effects from the burns.

Since sustaining the burns fieorge has been confined to the City hospital and owing to the fact that the flesh literally cooked from both his hands the members would have been badly crippled upon healing had thf operation not been made. The skin for grafting wa.s taken from his right leg near the thigh and it is now thought that the man will recover speedily. Is Arrested on Burglary Charge Russell Maston was arrested in Canal Dover Tuesday on the charge of burglary alleged to have been committed in Monroe. Mich. The young man was on his way to this city to claim $100 as his share of the estate of his fa- their.

Local Police Warned Police in this city received a telegram notifying them to be on the lookout for Maston as he was expected to visit the office of Attorney W. S. Merrell where the money was being held for him. Sister in Massillon Chief Mapel received word Tuesday from Canal Dover that the man had been arrested there. Maston is a brother of the Massillon girl who did not learn her own identity until she had reached the age of 23, she having been taken by another family when but a small child.

It was necessary to reveal her real identity on ar-count of a legacy left to her by her father. Varnes Owns Unique Violin Samuel route 2 was in Coshoeton Tuesday showing his friends handsome violin which he himself had made. Mr. Varnes fashioned the instrument from curly birth: the finish on the wood is exquisite, Mr. Varnes himself having prepared the ftam and varnish in the finishing- Mr.

Varnes says that he is not an adept and is not himself capable of making a value for the violin. Local critics have said that in addition to being well and accurately made the instrument has the far gi carer merit of beau- titul tonal quality. With Body Mangled He Begs to be Shot Statewide Strike Now Threatened Wheeling. March 11-- I'pwards of 60.000 non-uuioi uers in the West Virginia rields, will walk out on a statewide strike fostered and iinancec by the I'mied Mine Workers of America, on April 1st. or soon hereafter, according to local abor leaders.

They say it will be me of the greatest labor tights ot he world's history. Organizations have been at work in the coal fields of the state 'or months laying the foundation or the strike. It is claimed they are now in a position to call out jO.OOO men within three days lot ice. Of this number 25.000 are mployed in the Kainuount coal ields. which have never been inionizcd.

ATTENDS PUKEKAL A. II. McCoy of Conesvile was called to Akron Tuesday by the death of his brother's wife. Mrs. Frank McCoy.

The funeral will take place today. By Practising Economy You Can Buy Future Independence. Every ti'rt" you practise economy, whether in the pur chase of a spool of cotton at a penny than usual, or in the buying of a home at the right time and in the right plae-. jou are buying. Save a penny here and a dollar thcrf- and the foundation for future independence will be safely laid, laid.

One of best and quickest ways i S'-cure independence through economy is to read the advertisements in THE TRIBUNE ewy day. They tell you how to get the fall value for your money, when yon can buy most economically, where you can the things you need at the lowest prices. Follow th- advertisements in THE TRIBUNE carefully and constantly so you will be able to purchase everything you buy most econo- micallv. brothers Meet Here First Time in Seven Years An unusual incident which re- tilted from the appearance of the utsieal comedy, "The Heart breakers" in this city was the leeting here for the first time in even years of Don Hancock, one the comedians with that coiu- am-. with his brother, Linley- lancoek.

c-ity editor of The 'ants vi lie" Signal. Don Hancock, the plumber in The Heart Breakers, is a comedian of genuine ability. Ue has been with the company since the holidays and by hard work coupled with real merit, has risen steadily in his chosen profession until is easily capable of assuming the leading roles in plays ot" this class. AT GRACE CHTTRCH The mid-week prayer servii-e at Grace church will be held this evening in the main auditorium and Dr. and Mrs.

W. X. La- Mance will be present, for the service and will Dr. Seerest All members of the church are expected to be present. Death Soon Relieves Victim from Suffering George Anson, Aged 75, Meets Death in Terrible Mishap in Barnes Mine Near Conesville Tuesday SuftVring terrible agony, from fatal injuries sustained in an accident, tJcorge Ansou.

ag-d 75. pleaded to be shot as he was being carried out of Barnes coal mine No. 1 near Conesville Tuesday afternoon ai 1:30 o'clock. As a result of bavins? eijjhi heavily loaded -oal cars pass over his body, the right arm was completely severed, the left arm and both legs broken in several placet and his body was terribly crushed and mangled. The aged man was alone when thrown under the first car and il not until Engineer investigated the cause of the cars jolting at one place in the mine that he was found lying directly on the tracks.

Eight loaded cars had passed over the helpless man's body. Other workmen were called and carried the victim to the open where he died shortly afterwards. Dr. F. M.

Marshall was called from this city but arrived after the victim had died. 1 Stolen Whip Is Found in Clowville Pelf Ueorge, of Clowville was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff -James McDonald the strength of warrant worn out in Squire Abbott's by Everett Randies. Ramies claims that a buggy robe and rawhide whip were stolen from im. When the residence of reorge Avas searched the whip vas found but the robe was not ocatcd. George is now confined to the jail and soon.

will be given a tfACK TO ENGINE CAB McCormick. who has been onfined to his home on Walnut trect, from a badly praiiK-d knee, is improved and ble- to return to his work as iire- lan on the Pennsylvania rail- oad. Clock Company to Make Proposition W. C. Swift, of this city, has been authorized to make the local board of trade a proposition relative to the moving of an electric this city.

The building recently vacated by HIP Vail Linotpyc 'o. would make a very acceptable location clock factory from Chicago to for the plant and every effort will this city and it is probable that be made to bring the industry proposition will be heard some time next week. Mr. Swift is a heavy stockholder in the. company and it was through him that the company considered bringing the plant to here.

It is understood that the company will ask no bonus from the board of trade but will request a Jim- of Tfdit amounting to about from the local Split Verdict Is Returned by Jury Thomas of meat from Thomas, Me- tried at'Piicrson hn occupied the build- in th" of Adani vs Edward MfPherson the Lafayette town owned by the former pro- Tuesday afternoon, in the court'prietor. of -Squire Phillips, the jury The jurymen in the ease were returned P. split verdict as follows: Thompson, the detondant $12.93 as a Moore. Dr. J.

II. Thrapp arK-e due him from the McAllister, P'ord Davis. W. Thomas filed a claim of -fll'jQ. Wilcoxin.

against ilcPherson for rent Much Interest In Case for the of the former's build-, The plaintiff was represented ing in Lafayette. Attorney Keorge D. Klein and Files Counter Claim I the defendant by Attorney W. S. McPherson filed a coiinrer MerrHI.

charge of $-J7 for meat sold toj A large amount of interest was Thomas for family use and for (taken in the ease by those ac- the stock of meat sold by Thomas jquainted with the parties and to McPhorson, alleged to town hall was nearly filled by been damaged. Since buying Lies Helpless Two Hours It is thought that the man had been on the tracks for no less than two hours before being discovered. Anson was employed as trapper at the mine, he being stationed at one of the trap doors so that ihe ventilation could be regulated. In some manner he was knocked beneath one of the loaded ears and being unable to arise or cry for was forced to lie on the track while seven more cars passed over him. Engineer Miller noticed that ihe ears were bumping as they passed one place in the mine and thinking to find the obstruction started to in- te.

When he reached the trap door he found Anson terribly mutilated and only partially conscious. Realized Condition Other miners were called as they were carrying the man. out of the mine he asked that his head be raised. Before arriving at mouth of the mine he begged pitifully to be shot as he seemed to know that he could not live and wished to be relieved from his terrible suffering. While everything possible was done to make the man comfortable he only lived for about ten minutes after taken into the open air.

Funeral Today The body was taken by the Wheeler ambulance to Conesville and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held from the Conesville M. E. church with Rev. Gay in charge this morning at 10:30 o'clock.

Interment will be made in the Conesville cemetery. George Anson was well known in the vicinity of Conesville and had lived alone for a number of years in a little house near the mines. Ife was a faithful worker and despite his advanced age never failed to put in his appearance lailv for work. Exciting Dash on Walunt Street Frightening at an object in the a horse being driven by W. A.

Clark, started to run away near the Walnut street hill Tuesday afternoon and was not stopped until it reached the City hospital where the buggy collided with a telephone pole and was demolished. (lark was not injured but a man riding with him attempted to leap from the hngsy and was thrown forciblv to the street. Mrs. George Roney of Hohawk was in the citv Tuesday. A FOR OHIO- Wednesday; -Fair and Thursday with probably showers.

warmer cloudy.