The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page 2

AKROS beacon journal, fmday EVBNINO, DECEMBER 13, 1012 fl Ml DENIES REQUEST OF THOSE IN IN CRUSADE WHO EOPtfl clean hsnds. 1 do not question your sinceVi? but cleanliness jsnnot be claimed In these Prosecution, rlvl is Interested their prose wtion. and I beg to 4 J.i a your guard against Vll purpose, the result of "'c or opposite to that which you expaci TV also to coiild fine to r.dla VsSm clal evir from our community. I wouia be only too happy to adopt it. dui has existed as far hack as records or traditions; will exist until human nature or customs are changed, and KJ'VlIZ that the Proposed action wouM bring about a worse condition than SIGN spokesman for the committee which called upon me.

I understood the committee went to the offlce of John W. Ifuntoon immediately after the conference. What took place i not know, but Hun toon immediately gt busy. If the committee did not so direct, he assumed command of the crusade, and his inordinate, craving for notoriety would not permit him to keep faith with me. Iouis Korivi, a man who Is Interested in extending tha district Instead of suppressing ft.

appears as his first lieutenant. Truly an attractive combination. Oross, Huntoon. Sorivl, I have reason sto believe there are others interested In extending Instead of suppressing the district, but they do not appear on tha aurfae. believe It Is a rule of courts that litigants to receive favorable consideration must come into court with hardship or make far worse conditions, snd executive officers must exercise discretion.

No law which Is not sustained by the prevailing sentiment of the community can be successfully n-forced. It has been tried repeatedly and failed. Considering the population of the city, the number of names contained in the petitions, the number apparently unauthorised, tha character of many, some of the methods ussd In placing- the names on the petitions, it does not appear to represent the prevailing sentiment of the people, and the request Is declined. This dues not and has not prevented any cltlxen-from prosecutinar alleged violation In conclusion permit me to again mention the breach of good faith lit starting prosecutions before I could examine the petitions. Rabbi Groan was for her past reriord, but owing to her past record other female) employes notified the manager that if she was retained they would quit their Jobs.

She had to gn This cono.iiTjn has existed in tha past and wilt continue in the future to long as our eoclal ideas, customs and economical conditions remain what they are, and until the same punishment fa meted out to both men and women for the same offense, and until woman once strayed from the path of vortue may have a chance to reform. My conception of duty is to administer the laws and affairs of the city in a way most beneficial to the people and in the way devised by the majority tf the law-abiding, orderly citizens. There are many laws, the literal enforcement of which would causa dence to sustain such action can be obtained, and liidge street the only place that has not been disturbed, the question of segregation, is tha only one at issue. My questions are criticised because I did not open up the health problems, but confined them to the sociological. I have heard no one contend that the evil can be eradicated.

Ve woulil have the health problems to centend with whether thera is a segregated district or not. I havs been told by reputable Doctors that by far the larger number of cases of venereal diseases come from illicit Intercourse with women of the street, and that to scatter the "Ked Light" district would Intensify this condition. If thJs la true, and I believe It, tha abolition of the district would not improve conditions. The substance of this collective reply Is contained in the answer to Question Question: "After con. eidertnsr all phases of the question, do you still think it advisable to take tha action asked for?" Answer: "Tea; Ilr.

Rockwell Issues a ment to the Public and Makes Public Text of His Letter to the Anti-Vice Committee. A Busy Day Tomorrow Shop in the Morning if You Can! dependent and apart from the question of the "Social Evil," demand more attention from the police than any other part of the city even than Ridge street and while the effect is objectionable. I can Imagine no section where It would be less objectionable. This petition appears In fonr sections. One section contains 204 names, mostly foreigners, and the signatures appear to have been written by ten or twelve persons, investigation shows that many names were signed without authority, others through misrepresentation, others by miners and many others by foreigners who did not know what they were signing, but signed because Ixml Sorivl asked them to sign.

Another section contains 130 names, about all foreigners, nearly all signed by one kind of ink and appear to be written by one party. In resard to the petition signed by f'hyelciann only, I have replies to my etter, submitting: certain questions, from 17 physicians. Eleven give th movement unqualified approval. Three qualified approval. Three withdraw support, stating-that they signed under a misunderstanding- or through misrepresentation.

stxty.lncludlnsr nine who replied by-letter, replied collectively by a statement published in the newspapers. The. collective reply treats the subject as a whole and does not go Into the question, whether If the evil must exist. It should be segregated or scattered. Inasmuch as such places located in other sections than Ridge street are raided and broken up as soon as they become known to the police and evi depending- on ultimate continuous law enforcement and the education of the publlo as to the prevalence, virulence and contagiousness of venereal disease." This Is a qualified answer, de- Fending: first on continuous law en-orcement, second on education of the people.

The law has been and Is be-ins- enforced to extent that the knowing the condition and are therefore beyond consideration ia that re- As'to the moral effect, the resident and habitues of the neighborhood, In-Since these figures were compiled additional petitions have been presented, containing 223 names and possessing the same characteristics. It is claimed that the signers are all 21 years of age or over. Many of the petitions were circulated In churches and Sunday schools, and no one 1 denied the privilege of signing. It is not unreasonable to suppose that many are under the stated age and some of them too young to be credited with ability to Judge intelligently on such a question. Some were circulated by children of tender age, who otherwise would not have known about the "Red district.

Their attention should not have been called to it and curiosity aroused to stimulate further Investigation. Quite a number of women signed for themselves and their husbandB. Some of the husbands have told me that it was not with their consent or knowledge, that they did not approve and would not have signed. Pollen department is able In all places outside the district. The education of GIFTS for MEN Has he thrown out any hints about a House the neoDle Is ud to the doctors ana (ConMnUfd from Pae On.) There are twcw forms of petitions.

One evidently Intended to apply to he neighborhood contiguous to Ridge street and represents that the moral influence is bad, and that it depreciates the value of property. Undoubtedly true, but would it not have the same effort jn any other neighborhood, and if we are to have such a district would it right to move it to another location to the detriment of the- people in such neighborhood and for the benefit of the people In the neighborhood where it Is now located? The district was located about twelve years ago. and was there when I was installed in office. Nearly all the present owners have bought their properties wfthln that time, well ministers. When people are perfectly educated as to the moral and physical effects there would be no patrons of THE SILK STORE Lends itself admirably to the Gift Situation All the newest silks of the fashion world are here for you to choose from." I A silk waist or dress pattern for wife, daughter or sister is something that would be highly appreciated.

the "business," no "social evu, eiiner segregated or scattered, and. we will have the millennium so far aa this question is concerned. In regard to finding honorable em-nlovmcnt for-these women. I am told that the futility of. this Idea has been demonstrated since this movement was started.

One of the women expressed an Intention to reform. Sought em-ninrmnit tLnA found It. Was competent ana satisfactory in every way 05 Only 9 Shopping Days before Xmas I WnmDTR 5XJ Holiday Umbrellas: Just Out of Their Wrappings 1913 Spring Styles in Cheney Foulards 2,000 yards of handsome new Cheney foulards have put in their appearance for Xmas selling. They are lov-lier than ever in their combination of colors and design Loom seem to have found a new so unique are they. See them at the counters.

Main aisle. We have gathered together for Holiday gift giving a wide and extremely desirable range of thoroughly dependable umbrellas. In plain or fancy sorts" for men, women and children, I our numbers embody splendid materials, good workmanship and Drawstring Mesh Bags I We again picture the new Drawstring mesh bag, which is constantly growing in favor among women, misses and girls. They make useful and attractive gifts and are strictly new this season, Drawstring Mesh Bags with strong, neat chain, and ball trimmings; special QQ i values at tOC Drawstring- Mesh Bags like cut; full 7 Inches wide; strong, round Mesh and (jn QQ drawstring; special 6-lnch German Silver frame, unbreakable Mesh Bags; fc QQ special PaCie70 German Sliver Mesh Bags; round or unbreakable Mesh; plain or embossed frames; Eft $5.00 values at PJuU 'rl i better than ordinary values. I (Names engraved in gold letters FREE-) Men's and "Women's rainproof taf feta umbrellas; detachable mis sion handles; values to $2.00.

for $1.50 Men's and Women's Silk Umbrellas, with lisle warp; sterling and 14-karat gold trimmed handles; $4.00 values An OQ for Men's and Women's 8-rib Umbrellas; handsome silk and lisle, or fancy mission handles; special I at 3o.5U Men's and Women's 8 and 10-rib umbrellas; best cloth and work Other Silks that Claim Attention Are Satin Charmeuse in lovely shades at $1.50 and $1.98 yd. Crepe-de-Meteor in street and evening shades, $1.98 yard. Brocaded Crepe-de-Chcne, $2-25 yard. Plain shades of Crepe-de-Chene, $1.50 yard. Silk Poplins, 36 inches wide, 89c yard.

Silk and wool Poplins, 40 and 48 inch widths, $1.25 to $2'2Broctded silks for waists and dresses, 75c and $1.00 yard. Plaid and Persian waistings, 59c and 75c yard. A very desirable quality of 36 inch black Peau-de-Cygne for 98c yard. Noteworthy numbers in Popular Priced Jewelry Woman's silk and lisle umbrellas; more durable than pure silk, and as handsome; full $2.50 tfjl QQ special vJLs70 Men's aDd Women's silk and lisle umbrellas; warranted not to split; Bplendld range of handsome handles; $3.00 jj values for PaOvl CUFF JJYKS With gold tops; HAT TIN'S New neat shapes; gold plated; Off-special IOl LOC 50c neat designs; special manship; stylish and reliable handles; special at $4.98 and 14- 50c BAR PINS Sterling karat gold filled; special NECK CHAINS New rope style; gold plated; "Cn special OLIC COIN HOLDERS German Silver with long or short chain, and OLIHXG SUIT-CASE UMBRELLAS FOR MEN AM) WOJIEX 25-inch covers on 8-rib frames; special values at $3.50, $3.00 and $2.50. BACK COMBS New shapes with 2 coin sections; special 50c 98c gold Inlay and rhinestone settings.

$5.00 Silk Coating Velour, $3.98. A very fine grade of lustrous black. I $5.00 Seal Plush, $3.93 yard, for Coatings, Muffs and Neckpieces. Whether he has or not, here are house coats he would like to slip into when lounging around home. Good looking and comfortable, and at most any price you would care to pay, $3.50, $5.00, $6.00, $6.50, $7.00, $8.00, $8.50 and $9.50.

Bathrobes and Bathrobe Blankets Whether you prefer to buy him a robe ready'to slip into or a blanket that can be made up any time is not of so much importance. The news we want to convey is, that both are here splendid variety of colors. The bath robes sell at $3.50 to $10.00, with a dozen or so in-between Men's section. The blankets at $2.25 to $6.00, and found on the third floor. Blanket section.

Some. Men Like their hose and handkerchief to match. Here they are, daintily boxed for giving, $1.00 and $1.50. Tie and hose to match, 50c and $1.00. i Hose and supporters to match, 50c.

Suspenders, arm bands and supporters to match, $1.00. Suspenders and supporters, 50c and $1-00. Fancy suspenders, $75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00. Tie pin and clasp, 75c. Four, linen handkerchiefs in leather case, $1.00.

Full dress sets, $5.00. Leather Hand Blags Strictly new all leather bags in scores of handsome shapes and trimmings, hundreds select from." Each made so as to render service and satisfaction. Gloves for Gifts We direct attention to two very special values in Women's Kid Gloves they'll render greater satisfaction than any others in their class. Names Engraved in Gold Letters Fee.) Monogram Towels Sensible Gifts like towels are likely to be highly appreciated with an embroidered monogram or initial. Fine linen Huck Guest Towels, with scalloped and embroidered monogram border; special 3cC Hemstitched and embroidered linen Huck Guest Towels; monogram space; Cfl special OUC Hemstitched and scalloped monogram Towels; size 20x38-inch; fine linen huck; a holiday special sr at SUC Scalloped and hemstitched pure linen Huck Towels; 22x40 An Immense variety of all leather Bags with leather or moire linings and metal or covered frames; all fitted with coin parse; some with other fittings; maximum QQ values at tOC Ileal Seal Hand Hags, with leather linings and coin purse to match; handsome and very t-erviceaole; worth C0 QQ f5.00; special 3e70 tJenume Seal Hand Rags-Beautiful grade leather, with flno leather linings and coin Women's Luxurious Fur Coats mall Fur Pieces All of honest lineage The only kind of Furs we care to sell are Furs we know ARE what they are said to be.

Therefore, the man seeking Furs as a gift, and hasn't the time to go into details about Fur quality, may safely rely on what we recommend. A' Black Russian Pony Coats at $45.00, $50.00, $65.00, $85.00 and $95.00. Natural Pony coats, $85.00. Nearseal coats or sheared Coney at $90.00. Hudson Seal or Sheared Muskrat, $165-00 to $250.00.

Plain Marmot at $62.50. Striped Marmot at $115.00. Persian Lamb coats, $275.00. Fur Pieces Natural Mink Collars and muffs, $35.00 to $185.00 each. Black Fox pieces, up to $75-00.

-Jap Mink pieces, $9.50 to $25.00. Coney, Opossum, Marmot and River Mink, from $2.50 to $10.00. I French made Kid Gloves In black and all desirable colors; finer skins, better fit and superior in finish to any other on the mar- ket retailed pleUU Full pique sewn Kid Gloves; black, white, gray and tan shades; an excellent quality Glove for street wear; soft, pliable and durable; $1.50 $1.29 Our popular priced leader-Handsome goat seal leather bags, with 9-inch gilt or nickeled frames and leather or silk moire linings; equipped with 4 fittings; full $2.50 value; Polskys $1.69 Meai's S-Fold Bill Books Fine, goat seal leather; 5 card sections and secret pocket; $1.00 Men's Pin Seal Bill Books-Triple folding style, with card sections and secret pocket; our special i CA at inches; beautifully embroider ed monogram border; $1.25 value, for. 98c purse; strong, neat covered frames; $7.50 value; special. $4,95 Boxed Xmas Neckwear Hundreds and hundreds of dainty neckpieces here for te Holidays in pretty gift boxes.

The largest and most satisfactory selection we have ever shown at one time. Jabots, fancy stocks, Robespierre and Dutch effects in striking combinations of laces, ribbons, net pleatings, velvet, satin and flowers; simply tailored styles and elaborate affairs, with buttons and rhlnestones; a complete Cfl showing; priced OC XO JL i Special Hosiery Values Tomorrow A Again, tomorrow, we offer women's pure thread silk hose for less than you can buy boot silk Hosiery. I They are high grade black silk hose reinforced with fine lisle heels, soles arid toes to insure satisfactory service. I Buyers of Hosiery for gifts should not fall to take advantage of this unique offer while they have the opportunity to secure Silk Hose at An Ideal" Fireless Cooker i Would Make an Ideal Gift Fireless cook stoves are coming into more popular favor than ever. They have so many good features that vommend them for the kitchen.

For instance: In cooking meats or certain vegetables, no odors are noticeable, at it cooks foods better and no nutritious substances are lost, no matter how long foods remain in the cooker they will not be overcooked nor will they burn. A woman may put on her dinner in the morning, come to the store, and go home and find her dinner prepared for serving. An "Ideal" fireless will do any kind of and we would be pleased to interest you in these modern cookinir devices. They retail at $15.00, $18.00 and $20.75, according to size and equipment. Second floor.

50e a Pair or 3 Pair $1.25. Any Woman Likes Her Dressing Table Amply Supplied With TOILET Articles A few gift hints 4 Vantine's Toilet WatersJ 50c, 75c and Toilet 75c. Sachet Powders in many! odors, 75c. WoodwortfTs Perfumes, up to $1.50. Hudnut's Perfumes, up to $2.50.

L. T. Pivers Aztirea Face Powder, $1.00. Le Trefle Face Powder, $1.00. Headquarters for Handkerchiefs: Better value giving was our main consideration in buying and pricing our holiday handkerchiefs.

There's positive proof of superiority in every price group Fine lisle Hose with Bilk embroi Fine lisle filk embroidered Hose; assorted colors; values qq to 75c 5C I dered patterns; value to $1.50 pair, for. 69c Women's corner and all round embroidered and lace trimmed linen and Swiss Handkerchiefs. Special 2 for 25c. Women's hand-embroidered, Aetz Men's pure linen initial Handkerchiefs, Box of 6 for 75c. Men's fine linen Initial Handkerchiefs, Box of for $1.25.

Women's pure linen Initial Handkerchiefs, Box of 6 for 40c. Women's sheer linen Initial Handkerchiefs, Box of for 49c. MEN'S "ASURETY" HOSE 4 PAIRS 50c Practical Gifts for Men Hose we guarantee without any restriction whatever. Med'um weight, seamless hose in black, gray and heliotrope. 4 pairs in a box, colors assorted, if de- sired.

Uest hose ever marketed at this price, 4 pairs for OUC lace trimmed and scalloped edge Handkerchiefs; linen, Swiss and 'company 25c Shamrock; special Sharp Reductions on Cloth Coats: In gong through and re-adjusting ou.r coat stock we remarked practically every cloth coat in stock at a substantial reduction. As a result you will find the biggest bargains of the entire season here tomorrow fully 750 coats to choose from. Women's $12.50 all wool mixture Coats; all 7 QEt splendid styles. Tomorrow i eJO $15.00 and $16.50 Coats; Cheviots, Mixtures QC Broadcloths, etc. Tomorrow 4e7eJ Cheerful Greetings We Extend To Our Patrons Biggest Suit Bargains on Record: Considering the season and fine selections, these suit bargains are in all respects the biggest you ever heard of.

Prices about half and in many instances less, tomorrow. Hundreds of tremendous bargains for early buyers. Women's $15.00 Suits, Serges, Broadcloths and J7 QC Tomorrow Pe70 Women's $16.50 and $18.00 Suits; Cheviots, Broadcloths JQ Qr-and'Serges. Tomorrow OsetD $22.50 and $25.00 Suits; all Cl AC desirable materials. Tomorrow i.

Women's $25.00, $27.50 and $30.00 Suits; plain 1 QC and trimmed models. Tomorrow aj 14 $20.00 Chinchilla, Serge, Broadcloth and diagonal boucle Coats. Tomorrow $22.50 and $25.00 Coats; Serges, Diagonals, Chinchillas, BoucleB. etc. Tomorrow JUNIOR COATS Heavy mixtures, rebeliries and $12.50 $14.95 $7.95 And announce the arrival of several cases of New Winter Suitings and Overcoatings, bought expressly for the Holiday Trade These, are very fine values, bought at a very low market, otherwise we could not offer them for Cheviots, $10.00 and $12.50 values 7 snrrs fill 750; NO inOHER NO LOWER Women's $15.00 $18.00 Dresses $9.95 Fifty Sample Dresses bought from a noted maker at a very substantial discount.

Perfectly tailored, high grade dresses of all wool serges, chiffon broadcloth and silk corduroys, black, navy, gray, tc-, not more than one of a kind. OVffiCOATS RAINCOATS Spring Waist Styles Dozens of new Spring styles gathered here for Xmas gift buyers. Simply or elaborately finished with pretty cm-broideries, laces, tucks, hand-embroidered yokes and combination trimmings. White Batiste and Cotton Voile Waists in dainty effects; high or low collar styles, with long or 3-4 sleeves; Waists 'you'll barely equal In attractiveness and fine workmanship at double our special prices of 98c and $1.98 Dependable Furs Needless to pay fancy prices 'for reliable furs while these are obtainable. No store offers dependable furs of equal quality at such reasonable prices.

Black French Coney Pillow Muffs or Scarfs, fine, close quality; Skinner satin lined; Black Russalynx Muffs; excellent grade; Skinner satin lined; regular Cf qC $12.50 value for. 4e7ee7 Red Fox Seta Pillow Muff and large fiat Scarf; fancy silk linings; gy QC $22.50 value, for. 1 eee70 All brand new styles. Wouia regu and $18.00. I.IADE TO ORDER.

larly sell at 915.CXJ Special discount price $9.95 nun OPEN EVEN-INGS UNTIL 18:30. HATCH US IF YOU CAN. 'anse exi(trTrJ in ft 1:1 om ImbrrlU' mt 01 nti nver, FBKK 7 Aamrs engraved la liold an Leather oodn nt St and KHEH O' I'll ARt.U. NO. 11 EAST IIILL STREET il 7 rriHCsrjErsrr.