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I mm FORECAST I EVENING- TELEGRAM OCCASIONAL LIGHT KAIXB Oft 8XOW FLURRIES THIS AFTER- NOOK AND TONIGHT. BIGGJEST CIRCULATIOK IN LORAIN COUNTY VOL. NO. 28. ELYRIA, OHIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1912.

PRICE ONE CENT STEUER SLEPT AFTER ONIHESM Aged Medina County Man Says He and His Wife Lived Happily A FADED DOCUMENT COUNCIL TO LISTEN TO COMPANY'S PLAN OFFICIALS AXD COUNCIL MEET XEXT MONDAY AFTEBXOOX TO The city council will meet with representatives or the green line, Monday afternoon, relative to granting the company permission to string wires on certain streets for the purpose of furnishing current to firms in this city. The green line is offering current for both power and lighting at a very low rate and IS anxious to enter the local 1 field. Veteran of Witness Wednexdi of Msuriet Any 3Iarife Chair Whev War Occupied His Owu Behalf thus Forty Years! Were Free From I "5- in: 3. by SAYS HUSBAND HAS FAILED TO SUPPORT Medina. preme effort to 'to the court ant will render a one su- aiti innocence twelve men in his case, Christian Steuer, the 73-year-old man charged with the murder of his helpmeet of som-" forty years took the stand in his own behalf today.

And after he had told his story over and over, and had answered the many questions hurled at him defense and prosecution, he returned to his chair beside Frank Heath, his attorney, laid his gray head against the chair-back and dozed off as peacefully and unconcernedly as a tired child. Jjaw's Delays Court technicalities, the wrangling of tae attorneys, the severity of the judge in endeavoring to maintain systematic the incomprehensible "law's delays' bothered old Chris With the volubility of considerably, three score jears and ten, he wanted to tell his own story, and he wanted to tell it his own way. He rambled on, gardless of questions, and after being stopped several times, he began to understand, after a-fashion, and with mute appeal glanced now and then at Judge Stroup- as ask if he were doing better. He satisfied his loquacity during the court recess when a few people stopped to listen to him Furtively, he drew a tattered envelop from his pocket. Faded Document "I've carried this all the time.

I Mary Wessel has filed a divorce suit against her husband. Harry Wessel, whom she accuses of gross neglect of duty. The couple were married seven years ago and have one child, of which she asks the custody. OLD TEXTBOOKS ARE WANTED BY THE S. The government wants gif itis of old or rare textbooks at least, the government Bureau of Education does.

Government bureaus are so in the habit of giving away documents instead of receiving them that like this warrants attention. The point is that the United Bureau of Education is endeavoring to get together the finest possible collection of textbooks in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Scandinavian, Dutch and Greek languages published within the last two centuries, and hopes that possibly some of ithe many- educators and TO MEET NEXT mm Big Meeting Planned by County Y. M. C. A.

Next Week OVER FORTY PRIZES James Brand House at Oberlin Will ANTIQUATED BOAT A DEATH TRAP FOR A GREW OF 8 SOULS Ottawa, Nov. 14--Rescued early today from a tiny islet in the Madawashka river, three miles below Barrys bay, three passengers from the paddleboai Mayflower reported the loss of the craft with niue lives in a storm iast night. The boat, oaly feet long and dilapidated from age, was midway between the island and the shore, the survivors heavily in a sea kicked up by. the icy gale when she suddenly sprung a plank, lurched violently and went down. The three survivals managed to clutch bits of floating timber anu Be Scene of Interesting Meeting i struck out for the toainland.

In the "ov. 22--Special Prize for the darkness they lost their sense of di- Best Men to Act as Gathering of Its Kind in the County. Oberlin will be the scene of a big gathering, a week from Friday nigh when the boys entered in the county Y. M. C.

A- corn growing contest, will bring the product of the field to that village, in an effort to ture one of the 41 prizes offered by as many firms in the county. The corn grown by the boys will be brought to the James Brand home at 3:00 o'clock and arranged about the rooms in order to permit its being inspected by those who attend the meeting. Grand Prize. A. $25 gold wacth will be presented to the boy who, according to the judges writes the best essay, taking for a subject, "Corn I Have Grown" and in addition to that there be a lecture on "Modern Agriculture by H.

V. Miller, of the Wooster Experimental Station. A condensed report covering 41 questions tne corn growers will be an interesting one, inasmuch as the boys will be called upon tc furnish comparative statistics regarding the crop grown by them this year as compared fritk other seasons. Wooster, rectiou and made the island instead. A fourth passenger also reached the island, but died; from exposurp before rescuers arrived Capt.

B. Partchier, the Mayflower's skipper, was picked up deadi floating in the river with a life preserver strapped about his body. If- tofYnvestigators who have been recipients of the government's bounty by receiving valuable documents in the past may return the compliment now with an occasional textbook of by-gone days. An antiquated speller or a musty Xenophon may be just the book needed to fill an importa in textbook historj. The Li- Judges.

Tjf SAFE ROBBED OF A URGE SUM BY MEN WHO USED DYNAMITE WILL BE SENT SEAS White Slavers Captured at South Lorain are Convicted FOURTEEN IN PARTY Lake Charles, Nov. 14--The Wells-Fargc express office was robbed here early today of $50,000 The safe was dynamited. COUNTY TREASURER PLAINTIFF TO SUIT Men, Women and Children Taken in a Recent Raid at the Steel Plant to be Deported at Sam is Conducting a Rigid Invest! gation in Many Sections of the touutry and South Lorain is In tereted. Fourteen persons, including six women, five men and three children, will leave this city Thursday afternoon, bound for New York, where they will be deported back to Europe, eleven of the party having been confined in the county jail for the past, month. The party which will be placed on a steamer bound for the old country, were arrested in a raid conducted at South Lorain a few weeks ago, when Immigration Inspector Apple, of Cleveland, accompanied by local and Lorain officers, swooped down upon several boarding houses at the steel plant and arrested the inmates.

Undesirables. Uncle Sam conducted an investigation prior to the raid and discovered that there were several undesirable foreigners residing at South Lorain, who were guilty of being Implicated in trans-Atlantic white slavery trade and plans were formulated MAY NOT PURCHASE COIMOOK FARI COUNCIL COMMITTEE LIKELY TO SELECT ANOTHER CEMETERY SITE The building and lands committee of the city council, to which she referred the matter of selecting a cemetery site, may not decide upon Cottesbrook farm, near the Country club, after all, according to statements made at a meeting of the council Wednesday evening. The committee has two tracts oi land under consideration at the esent time and it is possible that one of these will be purchased instead of the land on- the west branch of Black River. HAD USE WHILE LONGEI Hunters Would Prefer.a Heavy Snow on the -t Ground SALVATION ARMY TO LOOK AFTER NEEDY Captain and Mrs. Austin, officers In charge.

To the general public: Dear Friends---The Salvation Army has become one of the institutions of this city and neighborhood, while it's work literally reaches from pole to pole. It will, therefore, be interesting to transport the offenders back Hungary. to Stanley G. Shaw, Bounty treasur I Word was received from Washinger, has filed a suit tb recover the ton, Wednesday, that from the testi- sum of T. and Ursajmony offered by the suspects and the eTBomas of presented by Inspector afraid they'd get it too: so I've brary of congress is aiding in the kept it by ine." he whispered.

Slow-j tagk; and tne ure au would appre- ly he drew from the envelop a queer little document, highly colored, and printed German script: with a bit "of faded English writing scrawled over it. His wife's baptismal certificate! He has carried it in an inside pocket ever since his incarceration, June 22. "They didn't get it." he said, defiantly. Then he smiled. can't read it." he said, "but you kin figure out how old she was, can't you, from the writing? Yes, that's right; she was t7." His lip quivered ever so slightly and there was a suspicious, wistful moisture in his b'ue eye.

He folded the document tenderly and put it back in his pocket, men resumed his place on the stand. A Veteran Old Chris' fighting blood that took him through the civil war with Sherman, displayed itself vehemently as he began to tire under the ciate gifts from individuals as well "When this, library is says Commissioner Claxton, "it should become the Mecca of all students of this phase of education Hi6 Little Bert. Little Eleanor, who was very fond of chickens, stood over a dead rooster. Thinking that something good ought to be said, she remarked between her sobs: "He was always so glad -when one of the hens laid an egg!" Lucky. Blessed is the man who can find enjoyment in remembrance of the pleasures he has had.

clenched his fist and cried, "Now, you let me tell you myself." Later he insisted. "You're just trying to disgrace me. I know. You just want me to talk on your side. You just Professor W.

G. Caskey, of Oberlin, and Mert Carpenter, an agriculturist residing near Wellington, wiH pass judgment on the essays prepared by the young corn growers and award the prize for the best composition. Boys from all sections of the county are expected to be present. wioHt- -indebted TO Mm- tO'Xaar- exrsnt on a land Contract for a certain piece of property- Fleeting Shade. "By jove, am glad to see you looking so gay and festive!" said Mr.

and farmers in general are requested', Olde Frend. "You were afl in black nteeting and select, the last time I saw you." "Yes," de- to attend the seed corn from the samples displayed by the ooys. This being the first contest conducted by the county M. in- terest in the approaching meeting is growing day by day and it is almost assured that it will result in a large audience being present the prizes are awarded. murely replied Mrs.

Brown, who had bars, although the claim just taken a second husband; "but ft made that the jail was a a fast for them to be th Mirrors at Road Corners. A mirror about three feet high, shows the approaching traffic, has been placed on a sign post erected at the junction of four roads at Beckenham, Mail. Human Nature. "Why is it," asked the curious guest, "that poor men usually give larger Learning From the Fish. "That's the tenth can of sardines you have ordered," said the railway magnate.

"Aren't you afraid you will ricll men "Well, suh." make yourself sick?" "I'm not eating sald -Baiter, who was something them," replied the employee with in- of a hU OSO ph er as well, looks to me ventive genius "I think I'm on the track of a way to set more people into a street car." Different Kind. Wife (anxiously)--I do wish you prosecution's cross-examination, give me a chance." And in the long ai-d the numerous interruptions, run, he had to be given "his Leaning forward in his chair, he i chance." Claim Girl Has Little Respect for the Truth Norwalk, Nov. establishing an alibi for Ernest Welch, one of the six West Clarksfield young men accused of tarring Minnie La Valley, August 30. the defense today continued its efforts to impcaeh the testimony of the girl. Attorney Wickham for the accused not only assailed the girl's moral conduct, but he impeached her reputation for veracity, putting witness after witness upon the stand and having them swear that she had little regard for the truth.

Unless the state can convict Ernest Welch, the only one of the six whom the girl identifies by having seen him among her assailants, it has no hope of convicting the remaining five. His parents late yesterday swore that he was home between the hours of 6 and 9 p. m. August 30, during which the attack is said to have been perpetrated. Judge Lee Stroup yesterday ruled against many which attorney Wickham hurled at the girl as to her character.

The case is expected to go to the jury not later than tomorrow. FOR SALE. Ideal home Xo. 208 George street. Six rooms and bath, gas, electricity.

Marshall furnace, cement cellar, large attic. Will make great sacrifice if sold at once. Inquire, Mrs Bannon, 308 Tenth St. Phone 181 Y. advt WANTED--A competent woman to care for a ten year old girl and do upstairs work.

Apply to Mrs Hugh B. Wick, 323 Middle Ave. 11-14-tt 'KT TELEGRAM WAJT. de po' man don't want nobody to out he's and de rich man don't want nobody to find out he's Companion. Lffe in Chicago.

been convicted and naturally the- three children must accompany their mother, Mrs. Helen Marmelstein, across the sea. Secured ail. Mrs. Marmelstein was released from the jail ten days ago on $300 bail, in order that the children might not have to remain behind was far better than where they were found the night the of- Scers descended upon the foreign boarding houses.

Those to be furnished a change of scene, including Mrs. Marmelstein, are Adolph Marmelstein, her husband: Guhla Barody, Steve Kaete Mike Balczoz, Janos Wasco, R. Miller, Tillie Ratz, Mary Takacs, Mary Magyar and Elizabeth Paster. Three small children of the Marmelsteins, taken with their parents in the raid are also to be deported NOTICE. I The L.

O. T. of jville, will hold a bazaar and were in some other work, dear I am One of the many romances of real serve supper at the town hall in constant fear that you iii toucn a. jif -which are stranger than fiction is charged wire at the shop." Hub-- furnished by the career of the Chicago Friday evening, November UXtl. nti tTlfi QOrtTI A .1 1 Jt il FI'M 1 are being made locally in connection with the annual Xmas dinner and winter relief work.

Needless to say we want to enlist your sympathy and financial support ior this special effort in this city. The cold weather will soon appear and no doubt many will be calling upon us for assistance. We are very anxious to assist the worthy poor or needy. We do not encourage people to impose on charitalbe institutions, nor will we allow this to be done by anybody if we can prevent it. Any friends who know of any person or persons in need of assistance kindly notify Capt.

and Mrs. Austin, by post card or letter giving name and address. We want to bring cheer, happiness and blessing to some poor mother a i a NIMRODS ARE READY Friday. Xov. 13, Marks Opening Rabbit and Quafl Season and Game is Quite Plentiful According to Farmers and Hundreds of Men and Boys Win Cause Women to Worry Till Hunt is Ended If Thursday's snowstorm had only continued all day and all nighty it would have tickled the nimrodr exceedingly, as Friday the rabbit- season opens and the small army of hunters will track through field and woods in search of ye cottontail.

It is nearly as hard work locating a farm upon which hunting is permitted these days, as it is to rout a bunnie from a culvert or a stone pile, but the very ready ferret is a boon to -the hunter who does not care to depend on the hounds to jump the rabbit from its "set" and many a hunting coat will contain of the slim animals, Friday morning. Plenty of "Em Farmers report a big crop of ralb 1 bits, while quail are said to be more plentiful than in many years past, "Doc" Jackson accounting for abundance of game, being the 'result of a comparatively dry spring, giving the young bunnies and birds a chance to become well fore the recent deluge upon the lands. Every stray hound has been raied by the hunters and at daylight, support of her little ones, some mother'-s chfld will be in need. Some mother's heart will feel sad should her little ones be without the comforts and help needed during the cold winter months. Captain and Mrs.

Austin feel sure that everyone would like to do a little to help somebody, by placing whatever you feel you are able to give in an envelope that will Tie placed in your home one day and called for the next. Mrs. Austin and myself are here for the interest of this city administering relief, such as food, coal and clothing, calling on the sick, visiting friends, also preaching Christ to a dying world. Thanking you for your generous response in the past, we are working in harmony with the Associated Charities I remain, growu be- descended Sincerely yours, F. J.

AUSTIN, Capt. P. make all checks ne hunter, payable to The Salvation Army inc. ty will be iu hanm and lucky will be the. man and" dog that comes out of the first days Hostilities without being riddled with shot.

Anxious Hours It will be an anxious day for many a wife and mother uutfl the Davy Crockett returns from the hunt and convinces those at home that hs "didn't know it was loaded" when he dragged it through the Fence after him. ji, There will be enough burned Friday in the state to ture Constantinople, were it to placed in cannons and exploded inf stead of being -used topuneture thw hide of bird Ruffled grouse and wild ducfe may be shot Friday, but ther ban is on ring necked and Mongolian pheasants until the year 1913. Only. ten quail a day may be shot by any ICE CREAM. Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Maple Wax.

Palace of Sheets, "Oh, the charged wire at the snop street-cleaning employe who made mil- doesn't bother me; what I have more lions in speculation and in mining in- dread about is the charged account at vestments, married a duchess and the MARRIAGE LICENSES James Battle, 26. Lorain, clerk and Mary X. 22, Lorain. Albert Jack 27. Lorain, electrician and Agnes Isabel Wilson, 25.

Lorain. died by suicide without a York World. The SItiner ana MIS am. One of the hardest lessons for us to learn is how to distinguish between a sinner and his sin, how to love the one and hate the Endeavor World. 1 a jy 11 home baked goods, a fish pond and candy booth.

Aprons and domestic and fancy articles will be on sale. Supper 25 cents a plate to adults, children 15 cents. All are invited. advt ll-I3-2t TRY TBS TBKGRAM Odd Stories Told In the Day's News GRAVE FOR HIS Ken ton, Nov. 14--Laboring under the delusion that his mother was dead, Alex Lane, a laborer of this city, yesterdav went into the yard of his home and began digging a grave for his parent.

When members of the family interfered he be- came violent and seriously in- jured his sister by striking her in the face with the handle of his He was today re- moved to a Toledo hospital FOR SALE--Bale shavings. Hadaway Bros. Phone 35. 11-13-tf TELEGRAM WANT ADS PAT. I DRIVES SPIKES INTO HIP New York, Nov.

14--Nailing a hip together -with spikes and a hammer was the new method of setting bones demonstrated at the Kings County hospital in Brooklyn jestcrday for the edification of of the 2,000 leading surgeons of the western hemisphere in attendance at the third clinical congress of the surgeons of North America. The operation was performed by Dr. A. C. Bristow.

Sterilized steel spikes were driven home with hammer blows. When the bone knits the spikes will be 'withdrawn. CARO HUXTEK IS KILLED Escanaba, Nov. 14-- Patrick Hines, of Caro, mistaken for a deer, was shot and instantly killed near this city yesterday. Hines was walk- ins; through the woods alone when Olaf Johnson, a home- steader.

mistook him for a deer and shot, the charge cutting off a portion of Hine's head. This makes the fourth fatal hunting accident of the season in the peninsula. FOR RENT. New house with furnace, convenl- to car barns. Arthur O'Donnell 920 or 520 R.

ll-12-3t advt THE TRIAL OF WALDEMAN Mickovitz, of LaGrange, is nearing an end and the jury will soon be called upon to decide as to whether or not he is guilty of shooting with intent to kill, one of his neighbors. LOST--Between Fourth street and G. A. R. hall, roll of bills.

Finder will please return to Broaa street and receive reward. HOT DRINKS. Beef tea, tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon and hot chocolate with cream. Palace of Sweets, advt House of Commons in an Uproar for Some Time Lkmdon, Nov. of the Admiralty Winston Churchill's cheek was badly swollen and one eye discolored today from the effect of nie Blow he received when a book was thrown at him during, yesterday's uproar in the house of commons ovel the home rule bill.

The administration is at its wits end because of the unionists' de-j termination to continue their cam-j paign of violence until the ministry! resigns. The conservatives contend the liberals have no right to con-i tinue in office, having been outvoted Monday on a clause of the home bill Opening the annual conference of the unionist association, a conservative organization, Sir William Crump denounced the government's refusal to resign in the face of an adverse vote. The conservatives began again to howl down the liberals when the commons met today as a committee of the wnole to consider the trades union bill, but the speaker finally succeeded in restoring order. FOR REST. New house with furnace, convenient to car barns.

Arthur phones 920 or 520 R. 11-14-16 Manning's Orchestra will furnish first class danct music at reasonable prices. it 30,000 roljs of Wall from The Goodrich book a Oberlin and will put on Mr thirty days at half of regular O'Donnell's. THF.