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The Beacon Journal has by far the greatest circulation of any Akron paper. THE WEATHER: Fair tonight and Sunday rising temperature. FORTY-FOURTH yEAK. NO. 93 AKRON, OHIO SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 22, 1913.

(FOURTEEN PAGES) PRICE ONE CENT. JOUMNAJL. I.W.W.LEADEI IS Interstate Commerce Commission in Session KILN KELLER BRICK YARDS COLLAPSES; V0U1H IS KILLED 1 FOUR WORKMEN 111 ADMIT IS ABOUT 0 Dead Boy is Ten-Year-Old Son of Charles Keller and Had Taken His Father's Dinner to Plant-William Keller Seriously Injured. Last of Strike Meetings Has -1 i.wfW&jl' Minnii-r i i iiiAAiSl4iMt.rii1i. i dty YyJy NO WARNING PRIOR TO ENTIRE ROOF COLLAPSE AND FELL UPON WORKMEN Report of Senate Committee is Awaited Before Formal Declaration of Strike's End.

A James Tj. Harlan, Judson C. Clements, Ed ear E. Clark (chairman), Charles AN ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO KEEP Left to right: Balthazer H. Meyer, Washington.

March 22. The Marble. Franklin K. Lane, recently made Sec-, Thought That the Sudden Change in Temperature May John H. shows the commissioners in I their seats in the court room.

At the I. W. W. ORGANIZATION IN EXISTENCE Have Had Some Effect on Iron Braces Cause of Accident Not Known at This Time. terstaie commerce commission nas at wtreme rgnt seen Jonn H.

Marble, niembers of the commission are Ballast consented to have a group pic- tne new appointed by Presl- thazer H. Meyer, James 8. Harlan ture taken of it while in Besslon. The dent Wilson to take the place of Judson C. Clements, Edgar E.

Clark Senate Investigation is Continued at the Portage Hotel, Employes of the Goodrich Company Answering the Charges of the Strikers. Wife May Make Defense That Admiral Eaton Was Insane on Drugs Subject THE LIST OF DEAD AND INJURED. Ray Keller, aged 10 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller, instantly killed.

William S. Keller, one of the owners, Internal lnjuries'and scalp wound, probably fatal. J. G. Garrett, 825 Dayton street, broken arm.

E. J. Ackernian, Cuyahoga Falls avenue, scalp wound and cuts on face. Bert Kelhl, Cuyahoga Falls avenue, slightly Injured. It May be Alleged That the Dead Naval Officer Knowingly That the strike of rubbers workers is irrevocably lost, and that the last of the strikers' meetings has been held, was today admitted by out of town organizers and local officials of the I.

W. W. They alsKt admit that strike will be formally called off, following the report of the Senate) Investigating committee, even if the step is not taken before that time. This morning, for the first time, the few men to be found at strike headquarters, frankly admitted that the fight had boon lost, and that the active strikers number today less than 600. They claim, however, that the men and women who hare returned to work have done so under better conditions, and they express hope that the Senate committee may make recommendations that will still further improve conditions.

A minimum wage for women is among the things hoped for. The I. W. W. organization will be maintained, if possible, for use in future emergencies.

Most of the I. W. W. leaders have left town in the last two days, George Speed being the onh one of importance now remaining in the city. There are grounds for belief that the report of the Senate committee will be submitted within 10 days, perhaps on Monday, March 81.

Aininistered the Poison to Himself Officials Are Still Searching for Purchaser. The last week, since the abandonment of picketing, has seen a heavier rush back to the employment offices than before. Men are being engaged, but not all of them are being placed at work, especially at the Goodrich, where working forces must be balanced before a night shift can be started. Other factories are working very close to capacity. It is safe to say that as a result of the strike Akron has lost temporarily in the neighborhood of 4,000 residents, but large numbers of these will return as soon as the news reaches them that the strike is at an end.

The Senate Investigating committee continued its cessions this morning, hearing further testimony of employes of the Goodrich company in rebuttal of the evklence given by the strikers. SIR! Been Held, and Only the Monday, he nevertheless left ths impression that if he is really needed be will return and remain until the hear- -ings are over. The matter was put up to him in the light of hearing but one side and being unable to render an opinion without hearing both sides of the case. This impressed the senator and he said he would likely return on Monday and complete the hearing. William Donnen worth.

The morning session- opened at 9:40 o'clock, with Goodrich employes on the stand. The first witness called was William Donnenwortli. Has been a resident of Akron for 17 yeats; foreman of Goodrich sundry department. Is in charge of the department in which J. W.

Boyd, one of the strikers, wa employed. He said Boyd was not competent in his first work as a heat watcher, and was changed to that of tester of water bottles, work usually performed by a boy. The policy of the company is to place men in positions for which they are best fitted, and they are frequently changed to work which Is best suited for them. He explained that sometimes cripples are employed, and positions created for them lnan effort to take care of unfortunate people. Donnenworth said some vapor fumes are noticeable at times, but this is overcome as far as they are able to overcome It.

Regarding illegal rubber goods, Donnenworth said none had ever been manufactured at the Goodrich plant in the 16 years he has been there. Men, when late, must remain out until 8 o'clock, unless the lateness is caused by street cars, in that event they are allowed to enter. When the lateness Is the fault of the workman, there Is a waiting room provided where the men niay remain until 8 o'clock. Donnenworth said that dust at (Continual on Psgre Fourteen.) STRIKE, I. W.

W. ICE ER Boston. March 22. Officers who are searching for evidence of the purchase of arsenic which killed Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton, S.

retired, and proof of the Identity of the purchaser were still baffled today, but they had agreed upon a new campaign in which they hope to have success. Deputy Sheriff T. H. Condon and State Officer John Scott, who are leading the investigation began a second hunt upon the Eaton premises at Aseinippt in hope of finding the container of the poison. Through this they, hope to find the druggist who sold the poison and thus eventually to learn the identity of the person who bought It.

The officers said they would dig up an ash heap near the Eaton bonis and if this quest was fruitless would plow up the grounds about the house on the theory that the receptacle had been buried. The authorities also believe there 1b a strong possibility of finding letters or other documents which may shed light on the mysterious murder of Admiral Eaton. In her cell in the Plymouth county county jail, Mrs. Eaton, the accused widow today expressed regret that she could not "attend Easter services at her church tomorrow. That both husband and wife lived in constant dread of poison and than ISSRABIffOlZ Fiery I.

W. W. Speaker is Arrested in East Liverpool Strike. East Liverpool, March 22. Matilda Rabinowitz of Bridgeport, Industrial Workers of the World organizer, who has been working in the Akron rubber strike, and who came here to take part in the pottery girls' strike, was sent to jail for ten (lays and fined $30 and costs by Mayor R.

J. Marshall today, when he found her guilty of disturbing a meeting of the striking girls. Matilda Rabinowitz, the fiery little agitator who preached extreme measures to the Akron rubber strikers, is in Jail at East Liverpool, O. The arrest of Miss Rabinowitz followed her attempt to inject her' personality into a meeting of striking pot- GETS One boy killed and four men seriously Injured was the result of the collapsing of a brick kiln at the plant of the Keller Brick company at Cuyahoga Falls this morning. The accident happened about 9 o'clock, just as the workmen were unloading the kiln.

They had about one-third of the contents out and the four men and boy wore Inside the kiln, when, without any warning, the roof gave way, precipitating hundreds of brick upon them. Ray Keller, the 10-year-old lad, on of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller, who was instantly killed, had just taken his father's dinner to the plant and was looking for him. He went to the kiln, and, seeing the mep Inside, entered.

Although his father was not there, he lingered a -moment wat ching the men. He had just turned to leave the place when the crash came. It is thought that the bricks struck him on the head, causing a fractured skull. The four men were in various parts of the kiln and were all more or less seriously Injured. William Keller, one of the owners of the plant, seem-fed to be the most' seriously injured and was unconscious when taken from the kiln.

He was almost' burled under the falling bricks, and it i considered miraculous that he escaped with his life. He was taken to his home, where It is said that but little hope is held out for his recovery. E. J. Ackerman, who sustained several severe cits on the face and a scalp wound, was also thought to be Injured about the back.

Bert Kelhl was the least Injured, he receiving but a few minor bruises. ES Detroit Vehicles Uplifted Bodily and Blown Against Buildings. Detroit, 'March 23. Belated returns received by mail and telegraph today tell of the terrific force and damage done by the wind and rain storm of Friday. Telegraphic communication with central and Northern Michigan was still cut off at noon today but what little news was received told of heavy damage.

Vehicles In Detroit were uplifted bodily and blown against buildings, pedestrians were carried along until tbey could secure anchorage on some tetegraph pole or fell to the pavement. Many were injured and one man died from his injuries, when a heavy eleotrlc sign was blown against him. Tho wind at one time reached a velocliy of 86 miles an hour. Nine freight cars of the Grand Trunk were blown, from a siding and jposited on the brink of the Detroit river some distance away. It estimated the damage in Michigan will reach into the millions.

In the Btate several persons were killed lad many injured. Particulars are as yet very meager. HEAVYDAMAG RESULT OF 101 The Green Senatorial Probe committee resumed its sessions this morning in the Portage hotel. Testimony relating affairs at the Goodrich plant was introduced through William Donnenwortli, general foreman in the sundry department. He was the first witness called.

He told of conditions as they exist at the plant and denied some of the testimony given by strikers. He told how the company treats its employes aud jfcb-at it does for them. William Fox, was next called. He told of the work done by J. W.

Boyd while with the company and how he (Fox) did the work and made mlich more money than Boyd did. Other witnesses were examined to bring out the good conditions at the plant. Today the committee will hold three sessions in qrder to get in as much testimony as possible. It ii the plan to get through the Goodrich and Firestone employes today and on Monday hear from the other plants. This will be followed by an inspection trip of the plants and then the committee will spend another day in smoothing over the rough places which may not be clear to all the members of the committee.

If these plans do not miscarry, the probe will be completed by the middle of next week. In this event, the com mlttee will be ready to report to the Senate on Monday, March 31. This of course Is not certain, as the entire record may not be complete by that time. It became known today that Sena tor Seward will likely return to Akron on Monday in order to hear the testi mony of the manufacturer. Just before he left the city last night the manufacturers insisted that he be present at the hearing eaWy next week In order to get the full meaning of their testimony.

While the senator did not agree to return here on ADMITTING LOSS OF Prouty, C. C. McChord and Charles A. Prouty and C. C.

McCbord The commission is one of the most powerful in the government and ranks next to the Supreme court in tmpor-tance. Constantine Cordially Re ceived by the Greek Army Officials. Essed Pasha Pays Remarka- Tribute to Newly-Crowned King. Athens, March 22. King Constan tine and Premier Venlzelos arrived at Salonika today and extreme precautions were taken to guard the monarch.

Wireless messages from Epirus Say that King Constantine was cordially received by Greek army officers In Salonika. Lieutenant Colonel Francoudis, aide de camp to King George, who was with the latter when he was assassinated, was the first to pledge his loyalty. The meeting between Constantine and his mother was most affecting, while the pathos of the situation when Constantine gazed for the first time on the face of his dead father, moved even the war-begrimed army officers. Queen Sophia, royal consort of Constantine, accompanied the King to Salonika. Foreign men of war will convoy the Greek warship which will convey the body of King George to Athens.

A private dispatch from Salonika stated that Aleko Schinaa, the regicide, had become violent. PRAISES CONSTANTINE. -lanina, 22. One of the most remarkable tributes on. record today was paid to Essed Pasha, former commander-in-chief of Turkish army, who is now a prisoner in the lines of the Greeks, to Constantine, the newly crowned King of Greece.

"Although Constantine was my enemy In war, I would be proud to have him my friend in peace," said Essed Pasha. "He conducted his campaign against Janlna with consummate skill and bravery. I realized that the city must fall, for the garrison suffered tremendous losses. "We bay been treated with all thanks to the gentlemanly and soldierly conduct of Constantine." MEMORIAL SERVICES. Iiondon, March 22.

A memorial service for the late King George of Greece was held here today in the Greek Catholic tabernacle. Queen Mother Alexandra, sister of the slain monarch, and King George of England, sent personal representatives and many members of the diplomatic corps attended. Traction Company Ready to Confer On Car Extensions. No Action Further Than This Was Taken at the. Meeting.

Akron's street car tangle moved another step nearer solution, possibly, yesterday afternoon at a postponed meeting of the directors of the Northern Ohio Traction Light company. The directors and officials went to Cleveland where the meetings were held. Although not all were present, there was enough to hold a session. The most important business taken up was the demands of Akron Council for certain street car extensions. This was gone over in detail and also the fact was mentioned that the Railroad and Bridge Committee of Council was very deelrouB of having a joint meeting with the directors at which meeting traotlon expert, A.

B. DuPont would be present and present some solution. No action was taken on the demands, however, further than to appoint a committee who stand ready to meet Council at any time the latter desires. ThiB committee Is com-pored of E. W.

Moore, Will Christy, Charles Currle and J. T. Ross. After this momentous question was disposed of a few minor matters were taken up, but nothing of Importance was done and they were carried over to the regular meeting ths last Friday of this month. GREATER PART OF SCUTARI BURNED Vienna, March Z2.

The greater part of the besieged Turkish city of Scutari, which the Montenegrins havi Mi GUARD FOR NEW KING on lo lETCOUNCIL retary of the Interior. The other Eaton at times refused to eat food placed before him was one of the disclosures made by the investiga tors. A novel defense nmy be made by Mrs. Eaton. According to informa tion from an inner source, Mrs.

Eaton's lawyer Is considering the ad visability of setting up the defense that Admiral Eaton was morbidly Insane on the subject of drugs and that, the fascination of poisons was so great that he could not help dab bllng in them nothwlthstanding the fact that his very nature revolted against the Bight of these deadly poisons. It may be alleged that Admiral Eaton knowingly administered the poison to himself. James Prouty, a neighbor of the Eatons, told District Attorney Barker that shortly before the Admiral's death, Eaton said to him: "You are a lucky man, Jim. You don't have to be afraid of any one trying to poison you." Mrs. Eaton's fear was not less keen, according to a letter written by her to M.

E. Gailion, a Chicago attorney In 1911. In this letter MrB. Eaton expressed fear that her husband would poison her and her daughter, Dorothy, and asked Mr. Gailion If he would not furnish some one to watch the Admiral.

-1 It Cost That Much to Keep Saloons Closed in Early Days of Strike. Local saloon-keepers have been making application at the Court House during the last few days for the sums due them as a rebate dur ing the period that the local saloons were closed- by Mayor Rockwell, from February IS to March 4, the rebate amounting to about $2.74 a day, or a total of $43.96 for the whole Of the total pmount, about which will be refunded, the city will pay about the county practically $2,600, and the rest will come from the stale. tery girls in the Trades and Labor Council hall. Miss Rabinowitz was arrested yesterday afternoon. v.

-at Capt. Conger was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kas where he was an Instructor in the military school. He studied military tactics in the school and after completing his studies was made one of the corps of teachers He has been there about four years now. His mother Mrs. A.

L. Conger, a well-known resident of this city, recently returned from Fort Leavenworth, where she went to spend the Winter with her son. The vlBlt was interrupted however when he was ordered to the front. Capt. Conger Is well known her and has a host of friends who are anxious to know whnre he is and many tlmea dally, solicitous friends call Mrs.

Conger, asking whore they may reanh her son, now that he haa reached the outskirts of (he trouble. $10,500 REBATED TO THE SALOON KEEPERS tlS! 'nil Sixth City Offers to Give Approval to Akron's Water Plans. Find That There is No Danger of Diversion of Cuyahoga River. Like the famouB King of France episode, when that gentleman charged up the hill and then charg ed back again, Cleveland officials who visted Akron yesterday afternoon, returned satisfied that the Akron project for a new water works system will in no way Inter fere with the flow of the Cuyahoga river. They were convinced by Service Director Pillmore and Water Engineer Bradbury that Blnce the water is to be taken from the Cuyahoga riverabove Kent and returned to the river at Akron, no possible diver sion of a portion of the stream can result.

Moreover, after hearing the situ ation fully explained by 8ervice Director Pillmore and Engineer Bradbury and after visiting the site of the proposed storage dam above Kent, Service Director Springborn Of Cleveland told Akron officials that he intended lending Mb support to the hill before the Legislature which asks authorization for Akron to construct the storage dam. The opposition of the Akron plan originated among a few manufacturers at Cleveland' who depend upon the Cuyahoga river for the operation of their plants. They rested under the misapprehension that Akron intended to divert a considerable portion of the flow of the river and hence their disapproval. The Cleveland officials who visited Akron yesterday were Service Director Springborn, City Engineer Hoffman and Sanitary Engineer Pratt. They all agreed that the proposed dam will not decrease the flow of the Cuyahoga river, but will make the flow steadier with assurance of high levels in mid-summer.

They declared that the Akron project was in reality a benefit to Cleveland. So far as any scheme to pump water to Akron from Lake Erie is concerned the Cleveland ofliciuls declared that this matter originated in the fertile brain of a and had no foundation In fact. The only interest of Cleveland, they said, was the question of the flow in the Cuyahoga river. WILL MEET AT 1 HALL Of Interurban Counsel Mem bers Will be Held Here Tonight. Will Discuss Utilities Bill Now Before the State Legislature.

Members of the railroad and bridge committee of the Akron City council received notification yesterday afternon that President Frank DeCorps of Canton has called a meeting of the association of interurban council members to discuss the public utilities bill. The meeting will be held in" the Akron council chamber tonight at 8 o'clock. Members of the interurban association are not pleased with the utilities bill because of several jokers which practically render it of no use in the fight against the N. O. T.

L. company. Solicitor Taylor was the first to point out these defects and the meeting has been called to consider the flaws which he has picked out. The bill Incorporates several sections which practically nullify the sections drafted by Solicitor Taylor. In one Instance hie definition of street railways was bo changed as to make the N.

O. T. L. company a railroad, thus preventing the connections with the lines of this company in the other instance the right of council to order extensions was included, but a penalty for non-compliance with orders was omitted. The object of the meeting tonight will be to instruct representatives to amend the bill so as to include features which will make the N.

O. T. L. company a street railway and allow a penalty to be inflicted in case council orders are- disobeyed Also more time for consideration of the bill be asked. FIREMEN CRUSHED.

Hopklnsvllle, Ky March 22. In a haad-on collision between, two freight trains Id miles north of here early this morning the Louisville Nashville Railroad Fireman William Lockmore was crushed to death, While no reason was given for the disastrous accident, it was thought that possibly the sudden change in temperature may have had some effect on the iron braces, although none of them were broken. It is said to' be a very rare accident and one that is seldom met with In brick yards. The kiln was practically- a new one and had not been in use for more than six months. It was strongly braced with iron rods extending from the ground to the top.

lrou rods were also put across the top only a few feet apart. The high wind of yester day also, it is thought, may have weakened the top of the kiln to some extent. The fire used In burning the bricks was extinguished several days ago and the men had the kiln about one-third emptied. There was no warning prior to the collapse, but It seems that the entire roof fell simultaneously and the men were caught like rats in a trap. Those nearest the door, however, escaped the brunt of the All was excitement at the plant as soon as the accident was known and workmen were at once set to work getting out the bodies of the injured men.

Medical assistance was at once sent for -and Parks' ambulance was called. The injuries of the men were dressed at the plant and they were all taken to their homes in the ambulance. Work has stopped at the plant and the real cause of the accident probably will not be known for several days. The first part of next week a thorough investigation will be made to ascertain the cause. Addresses Citizens' Association on Proposed Revision of City Charter.

In an address before the East Akron Citizens' association last evening. Mayor Rockwell took occasion to rap the Socialistic platform, by Baying that it was dangerous to good government. He also heartily indorsed the proposed revision of the Akron charter. Taking op the different forms of government which were possible under the charter, the Mayor described each one fully. While he did not indorse any one form, he said that a change was most desirous and would do away with the long delays in public improvements now occasioned under the present form.

There was a good attendance and the meeting was an enthusiastic one. In several other addresses made by the members, other matters of vital Importance -were taken -up. The bond issue for $1,250,000 for a municipal water plant, which is to be voted on at, the special election April 1, was Indorsed. By a unanimous vote the 15 members on the citizens' ticket for the charter commission were also indorsed. ERS given the subject attention that the change will prove of benefit, as it will prevent impositions on the county by persons who might desire to benefit under two or more funds.

Summit county has one case on record in which a relative of a person who was being cared for In the Infirmary also collected a pension under the blind relief law. With the Infirmary and the blind relief work both in charge of the Commissioners, there would be no chance for anything of this kind. The new law provides that, 10 days prior to action on any claim for blind relief, the person making the claim shall file with the commissioners a statement. Evidence of blindness Is required from two reputable residents of the county, one of whom must be a physician. The benefit received by a claimant shall not exceed $1 50-.

annually, to be paid in quarterly sums. The act provides that the commissioners annually shall make examination as to the qualifications of persons on the list, for blind relief, and may change the order made for any person on the list. MAYOR SPEAKS IN EAST AKRON FOR I ii Akron Man Commands Troops On Mexican Border LEADERS PR EDICT ANOTHER IS COMING Five Men, Active in ths Strike From Its Start, Frankly Admit Today That the Battle is Over, But Hope For Better Success Within Six Months. i NEW RESPONSIBILITY coir mm County Blind Relief Commission is Abolished and the Work Formerly Conducted by it Will be Turned Over to the County Commissioners. The strike of Akron rubber workers will be called off following the report of the Senate Probe Committee, which will be submitted on or about March 31.

This assertion is wade on the authority of five men rictlve in the strike, who were interviewed today and all of them admitted that the battle had been lost. This does not mean that from their viewpoint they have accomplished no Kood. They say that the strikers will go back under better conditions fcnd that in some instances better wages will be paid. They say that another strike Is liable to be called at any time, but they admit defeat so far as the recognition, especially official recognition, of the present strike Is concerned. They further admit that the strike would have been ended several days ago except for the Senate Probe Committee.

At first the strikers expected potent aid from this committee, but they now realize that the report will be substantially adverse to them Bald one of the strike officials this morning: "We had great hopes at first when the Probe Committee began Us sessions, but ws now see that the committee will not aid us. It Is evident from the trend of the testi mony that they may recommend nhtngea In some instances, higher wages In some instances, but they will not declare in favor of the strikers, "Thti battle Is lost, but we will fight other battles. It will net be six. months before another strike li called In Akron, This li Just the be-talai et our Industrial warfare. The workers here were net used to organization and hey did not appreciate the value of concerted action." (Continued on Panre Fourteen.) Take notice, ladies! weatherman has relented and you may bring forth your Easter finery for the annual display tomorrow.

But rpm ent weather experts suggest that you take your furs with you, as it is going to bs chilly. According ths official word on the weather for tomorrow it will irwm C0UM be "generally fair," but cool. The severe storm which passed over the Middle states and Great Lake region Friday haa leached the- mouth of the St. Lawrence, and the weather has rapidly eleared In Its rear with falling temperature, Another storm la developing In the far West, but Irs movement Eastward promises to muf-h slowsr than its. predwsssor.

Captain A. L. Conger, of this city, commanding the sixth division of the 18th Regiment U. S. Infantry, 1b now stationed at Texas City, Texas.

He was sent there with ths regiment about two months ago In anticipation of trouble with the Mexican rebels along the border. From present indications he says that he does not think that the United States will get out of It without some little trouble and he is dally expecting a skirmish with the rebels. There has already been a little fighting, but It was not In the vicinity of Capt. Congers regiment. His camp Is situated on the coast and for the latitude in which they are he Bays It Is extremely cold and has rained almost constantly.

Prior to his going to the front, Summit County's Board of Com-Tuissloners, who became the managers of the County Infirmary at the beginning of thiB year, will have an added duty put upon them, as a result of the passage of a new law during the last month, abolishing the County Blind Relief Commission and extending the duties and powers of the County Commissioners to take Jo the work formerly belonging to the relief board. County Auditor Moore has received from the Secretary of State a copy of the act, which passed the Legislature on February 28, and was approved by the Governor on March 7, and has turned this over to the County Commissioners. The County Blind Commission hag been in existence for a few years and was abolished as a result of a holding that the law could be regarded as class legislation. Many persons who have been on the list of the commission for relief have been charges on the county, and as such would properly be cared for at the County Infirmary. It is the opinion of some who have 7 been Investing since the outbreak of the Balkan war last October, has been destroyed, by tire.

A telegram to the Noue Erie Press stated that ft number have been klled, 1.