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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
SIDE LIGHTS
ON MICHIGAN
SAPHRoNlA LAGoDNE's PLIGHT
AND CRUEL SUFFERING
IN A SWAMP.
"A RESPECTABLE FARMER
Walk to Florida-story Of Wronsed
Girl.
Too Cold in Detroit.

After terrible experience during
which she had been left TO die alone
in the freezing atmosphere of a
swamp near South lockwood by the
man who had wronged her, Saphronia
Lagodne, the demented 32-year-old
woman who left Detroit on the Sd inst.
to walk to Florida because lit is too
cold here" was found early in the
morning OF the 5th lying on the swamp
grass, her bare feet submerged ankle
deep in water. and her thin clothing
saturated with ooze. Her plight was
brought about, ii is alleged, by a man
who had been regarded as a respect
able farmer
The fact that the woman is in a de-
mented state of mind. and has been
since her husband deserted her seven
years ago, adds to her pitiableness.
Once she was a bright woman. After
a happy girlhood she married widow
er with three children. He left her
after living with her two months, and
since then has not been seen or heard
from. She had to labor for living and
her sad matrimonial mistake preyed
upon and weakened her mind.
The unfortunate woman left home
early in the morning as usual with her
lunch box, on her way to her work in
box factory. No sooner had she got
ten out of sight of home than one of
her attacks of dementia came on and
she made up her mind that Detroit
was too cold, and that she would walk
TO Florida. She took the Lake Shore to
! Trenton and then struck down what
Is known as the "U. s. turnpike. She
frequently retraced her steps to find
dry place TO rest. Finally a man
drove up and asked her TO ride and
short time after overlook a man
who was introduced as the drivers
brother. The three rode, she says, UNI
til she thought she would freeze, and
then pulled up at a saloon. One OF the
men went inside and little later re-
turned with a whisky bottle and asked
her IL she did not want TO drink. She
drank several times until her brain
began to whirl, and after more riding
they stopped at a shed, where the man
unhitched his horse and carried her
| inside. There they stayed all night.
The next morning, just before noon,
the farmer brought out the horse and
they started again, he telling her he
would take her to his home and give
her something TO eat and wear. They
stopped at some house in which were
evidences of children and a woman.
but none was seen. She was given
nothing to eat. IL almost starved. but
he kept saying that he would get some
thing pretty soon, and | waited" she
explains.
The victim was given more whisky
and again became intoxicated. and
then put into the wagon and driven
toward the lake. Just how long they
drove, or where they were, the woman
does not know. At last they came to
the swamp. They drove in some dis
lance and then the farmer ordered
her farther where the horses could
not go. She was walking ahead and
when she turned around her guide had
disappeared.
The unfortunate woman was found
by a boys dog who brought help
to rescue her.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12

In accordance with the dying wish
Of Thos. Steele. Saginaw pioneer, he
was given a Highland funeral. Piper
John Baird. of Bay City, led the cor
tege. and at the grave rendered the
Highland Lament" on the bagpipes.
The total vote on the constitutional
amendment relative to convict labor,
made known Wednesday night, shows
a negative majority vote In Muskegon
OF 1850. The fight against the pass
ing OF the amendment was conferred I'm
that city as well as In Detroit and
Grand Rapids, and the result shows
systematic canvass OF the labor
unions.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
HORRIBLE.
Starving Chinese Feed on Bodies Of
the Buried Dead.

So great is the distress Of the famine
sufferers in China that the hunger
crazed people are exhuming the bodies
OF their dead and eating them, accord
ing to dispatch from the North China
News to Editor Louis Klopsch. OF the
Christian Herald. which Mr.. Klopsch
today forwarded to the state depart
ment.
Instances OF cannibalism or this
character have been authenticated, the
cablegram declares, and the people are
now approaching the severest pinch
from lack of food.
The foreign relief is working effec-
lively, but is able to relieve only a
part OF the suffering, and an appeal
has been sent out for further help
TO maintain those still alive until the
crops can mature and be harvested.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
FOUL Play.

The finding OF a pair OF brass
knuckles near the body of John Dell,
who was found dead in the woods near
Grayling has led to the belief that he
was murdered. Dell had considerable
money when last seen, two years ago,
but his pockets were empty when his
body was found.
The verdict of the coroner's jury
was that Dell met death in some un-
known manner.
The deceased leaves a son, Mar
shall Dell, of Flint, and two daughters,
one of whom is assistant postmaster
here.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
AMusEMENrs IN DETROtr
Week Ending April II. 1907.

LAFAYETTE THEATER = Matinees Dsiiy
s:IO-IOc, 15c, 2Oc, DC: Every Evening ats:
loo. Doc. 30c. soc. High Glass Vaudeville.
WHrrNsY-Evenlng e. 1Oc, zoe, soc: Matinees,
IOc l6c, 25c. Big-Hearted Jim.
LYcEuu-Prices always loo. &c. SOC. nc. 25c.
Matinees wednesday and Saturday. The
Wizard OF on.
TEMPLE THEATER AND WONDERLAND
Afternoons 2:l5, 100 to 25c; Evenings s16,
Ice to &C. The Rain Bears
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
Different.

MY wife simply pelted me with
beautiful flowers when came home
from the club last night"
How nicel"
mot much. They were all In flower
pots. milwaukee Sentinel.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
suqaestIve.

Hewitt couldn't sleep wink last
night.
Jewitt--It must have been an inter.
esting game.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12
sorelY Afflicted.

A four-year-old son Of Charles Will
iiams, of Bay City, died from loss of
blood, physicians being unable to stop
the flow from wound In the roof OF
the childs mouth, caused by falling
upon a hook. Within a week 7-year-
old son tripped upon a stick while
playing on the street and fell. The
point Of the stick penetrated the
child's stomach, and physicians an.
nounced that they could do nothing TO
save his life, blood poisoning having
developed.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1907-04-12

Albert Briton, aged 81. died OF lock.
jaw in Battle Creek, following the loss
of finger in a machine on March 10.
Il is stated that beside building a
$4,000 depot in Pontiac the Grand
Trunk Railroad Co. will erect a round
house. capable OF holding 25 engines.
Frank Clark, a prominent farmer
living in Richlsnd township, hanged
himself while respondent over his in
temperate habits. Clark went to the
woods In the rear OF his house and tied
a rope over a limb. His neck was
broken. The body was not discovered
until next day. Clark was Sc years
old and leaves a widow and one son
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
THE POLICE COURT.
Thomas 0'Hearn Got a Heavy Fine
 This Morning,


 In the city court to-day Thomas 0'Hearn of West Grove and Sperry streets was charged with disorderly conduct. For the past week chill dren and women have been complain ing of the conduct of a man whom they said used to sit on the veranda of the house on the corner of Sperry ter became so intoleraut that the pc- lice were notified and every evening for the past week some police officers were stationed la the Lincoln school whence they had a good view of what was going on on the veranda of the house on the corner. Last eve ming they caught 0'Hearn in the act charged and took him into custody. O'Hearn had nothing to say for him. self and Judge Burpee imposed a fine of s25 and costs with three months In jail.
 Elizabeth CuIligan was put on pro- batioa to pay a fine of s5 and costs for intoxicatio7-
 Robert Hyiand vss fined s7 and costs for the same orense.
 Harry Carter. millWright In the employ Of the Chase Rolling mills company was charged with breach Of the peace Julius Lpke. his helper. said he grasped him by the throat Tuesday and ehoked him William Winslow and Paul Frank gave simi- lar testimony. Carter said It vas all a case O. iszlousy. One Of his help CTS. he said. had been foreman and he refused to work for kim- A fine of ss and costs vas inpossd-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
PAVING CONTRACT
Competitors Having a Hard
 Fight 10 Get the Work.

So far nothing definite has been done towards awarding contracts for permanent paving and 1t is not like ly that there will be until the city receives the cash for the $200. .000 worth of bonds sold short time ago. For some reason or other there ap- pears to be more trouble about the contracts this year than ever before. A few of the competitors are making an effort to crowd each other out and have succeeded to the extent of getting the commissioners divided on the merits of their material. The bids offered here for some kinds of material. vitrified bricks especially, are high compared with figures sub mitted in other places In the state, notably Bridgeport This is some thing which the commissioners do not understand and in all probability they will ask the contractors ques- tion or two before deciding one way or the other. Of course the first thing to be done when the commits sioners get down to business is to decide what kind of material they want and then the contract will have to go to the lowest bidder. The diff ferent figures are as follows:
 Fred T. Ley & Co, Springfield, Mass, wood block pavement, $64, ,660; vitrified brick pavement, $53,74O; Testa, Zeoli & Palumbo, Waterbury, vitrified brick pavement, $53,765; United States Wood Preserving Go, New York city, wood block paye- ment, 6 inch concrete foundation, $57.335; Hassam foundation, $55,- IT'S; (informal bids were submitted on the basis of the city doing the grading); Barber Asphalt Paving Co, New York city, sheet asphalt. $45,371; bituminous macadam on 6 inch concrete foundation, $41,315; on inch concrete foundation, $39,- 2S7; on 4 inch broken stone founda- tion, s36,791; Warren Bros Co, Bos- ton, bitulithic pavement. specification form B, s35,S25; specification form c No l, $41,2S5; specification form c No 2. $39,413; form B provides inch broken stone foundation as laid heretofore in Waterbury; form c No l provides 6 inch concrete founda- tion; form c No provides inch concrete foundation;; Connecticut Hassam Paving Co, New Haven, Has, sam pavement, $2S,312.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
CITY NEWS.

Miss Mary A. Walsh of Maple street, and Gilbert vedler of New Haven were married yesterday by the Rev J. F. O'Brien of the Immaculate Conception church.
 At St Johns church yesterday Char les Tabor Hall of this city. Edward Harold Fitzgerald of Middle HaddaIn. Sidney Herbert Dixon of Bethlehem, Hervery Boardman yanderbogart were ordained to the ministry by the Right Rev Bishop Brewster.
 Miss Laura Smith of Driggs street and Herbert Jackson of Ansonia were married last evening at the home of the bride. The Rev NJ. c. McCallam of Hartford performed the ceremony. Miss Smith Is a promI- nent member of the Pearl street A. M. E. Zion church. The wedding was attended by several relatives and friends.
 The field day of Company e. Sec .ond regiment. c. N. G., at Prospect yesterday, was a big success. Sixty i've out of the sixty-eight members were on hand at the start in the morning. The men came hone last evening shortly after 6 o'clock. Din ner was served during the day. the roast beef for the spread being given by Congressman George L. Lilley.
 John Spellman. Lew Cronin and Hogan" Clark may soon start on the road doing a number on the triple bars. They are practicing nightly at the Brooklyn Athletic club and are able to do some very clever feats on the bar. If they become prof. cient and think they have an act that will take. they may decide to try their ability before the public. spellman was always a good man on the bars.
 Those who are anticipating pur- chasing millinery for the warm weather will have a fine opportunity of getting their wants at a big dIs- count tomorrow when the Paris Mfl- IInery at 113 South Main street VII open up a big discount sale which will be continued on Monday. Tues day and Wednesday of next week. This will give all members of the fair sex a ecod chance to obtain their hats and trimmings for Decoration day Discounts of a 1-s and so per ceat will be given on all miIiInery which is of tks very latest style The stock is one of the largest Ia the elty and the sale ss slrs To be appreciated. eoEing zs It doss when the demand 1. greztest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
Landed at Salvador.

Mexico City, May 24.-According to cablegram received here last night, Senor F. Gamboa. minister to Guatemala, landed at Acajutla, Sal vador, to-day, and proceeded to San Salvador, the capital of the repub- lie. The minister was received with the honors accorded representative of a friendly country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY
Arrangements Made By Wad.
 hams Post G. A. R.

At a meeting of Wadhars post, C.. A. R.. last night, complete arrange ments were made for Memorial day, as follows;
 Order No 1.
 The passage of another year brings the duties of Memorial day upon us. Our ranks are growing thinner every year. Let us close up ranks and touch elbows once more and pay our tribute of respect to the comrades that have answered the last call The post will assemble at headquarters, Sunday, May 26, at [ D. m., in citizens dress, white gloves and badge, to attend memorial ser vices at the First Methodist church. The Women's Relief corps, s. of ", and Spanish War Veterans are cor dially invited to join with us at this time. Wednesday afternoon (29th) the following details will visit the schools at 2 o'clock:
 Clay street-William Milton.
 Margatet Croft-John l.. SaXe and E. Marggraff.
 Crosby-E. A. Pendleton and N. w. Greenman.
 Barnard-L. w. Tillottson.
 Driggs-George Robbins and George E. Wood.
 Lincoln-B. F. Merrill
 Bishop-W. c. Mckinley.
 William Tysoe.
 Bank-W. F. Hinckley.
 Porter-W. F. Hinckley.
 Walsh-Chauncey Seeley.
 Hendrickson-J. s. Hayes.
 Washington-George c. Futile.
 Welton-J. T. Egan.
 Dublin-Rev R. A. Nichols.
 Russell-H. L. Plumb.
 Merriman-J. T. Stephen and J. Higgins.
 Mulcahy--I. A. Spencer.
 Sprague, Waterville- D. Chat field.
 St Mary's. 10 a. m.-Seeley, Til lottson, Milton and Ruby.
 Mill Plain, 10 a. m.-J. H. Garri- gus.
 Thursday, May 30, the following detail will report at headquarters at 8 a. m. for the purpose of decorating the graves in the following ceme- teries:
 Riverside-Comrades George Rob bins, c. L. Platt, John Stevens, Will liam Tysoe; s. of ", w. A. Chase, Edward Croft; Spanish War Vet erans, King, Johnson, Lucas.
 St Joseph's-Comrades John l.. Saxe, John Egan, J. s. Hayes, Will liam Milton, B. F. Merrill, Theodore Knapp, E. O. Howard; s. of w., c. F. Loomis, Jr, N. Cemanski; Spanish War Veterans, w. !. Hawthorne, Frank Dooley, Martin E. Moriarty.
 Melchizedeck, Calvary, Pine Grove and East Farms-Comrades c. See ley. J. H. Garrigus, c. E. Wood; Wa terville-J. D. Chatfield and John D. West; Brockett's-G. c. Futile; Bucks Hiil-H. w. Brown; Prospect D. Hotchkiss. Stephen M. Talmadge.
 At 12 m. the post will assemble at post headquarters in full uniform to take buses for Prospect, having ac- cepted an invitation to participate in the exercises of dedicating the monu- ment. The exercises will commence at 1:30 D. m. sEarp.
 At 9:30 a. m. Liscom camp of Spanish War Veterans will, form as an escort for St Mary's school to St Joseph's cemetery, where the exer- cises will be performed by the school.
 The general committee is as fol- lows:
 Comrades E. A. Pendleton, G. l.. Platt, John L. Saxe, L. W. Tillottson, Tysoe, George Robbins, F. B. Merrill, John Egan.
 Sons of Veterans-Edward Croft, c. F. Loomis. Jr, W. A. Chase, N. Cemanski.
 Spanish War veterans-A. s. Ed wards, w. J. Hawthorne, c. E. Wood, Frank Doody, Martin 2. Moriarty.
 For Prospect-Philo D. Hotchkiss, Stephen w. Talmadge.
 NTH Dlot,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

The remains of Mrs Sarah M. Hib- bard of Holmes avenue were removed to Detroit for burial to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
HERE ARE A FEW sun VALUES.

 Suits, Eton model. trimmed with straps and soutaehe braid. full pleated skirts made of fancy mixtures. value s15.50. Special for Saturday Stylish suits. pony and Eton models. satin lined. deep kilt ed skirts. made of chiffon panama and English woTsteds, price SIS, Special for Satur- day S10 50 Handsome suits. Prince Chap. Pony and Eton models. full pleated skirts. made of serge. panama, Voiles and fancy checks and stripss. value s2s. Special for Saturday S1675 One lot fine white lawn waists. pointed yoke of Val lace and eyeIet embroidery fronts clus- ters of tucks back value f2.7s, Special for Saturday sl95
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

The funeral services of James Cor man took place this afternoon from Moriarty's morgue. with service by the Rev Father Derwin and inter- ment in Calvary cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

The funeral of Frederick D. Mallory will be held from his late hone, 937 North Main street Sunday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
LACES ANp EMRROIpERIES.

Torchon laces to inches wide, large asortment of patterns, Sale 5ac vd
 ooS bo Cotton English lace allovers, IS inches wide, value soc, Sale 25c yd Cambric embroideries in yard lengths, all widths, cages and insertions, values 15c and 19c Sale ................... 10c yd Cambric corset cover embroider- ies, very dainty styles, value
 39c yd, Sale ............ 25c yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

The funeral of the late William M. Cottle will be held from his late home. 106 Wilson street., tomorrow after noon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be in Riverside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

Dancing tonight at MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy, 43 East Main street. Orchestra music, good floor and electric fans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

Because of a misunderstanding as to the meeting night only half dozen members appeared at the basement of St Paurs church last evening where the meeting of the North End Inn provement society was to have been held. At the meeting held last week it was decided to meet only on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Last night was the fourth Thursday of the month but the mem bers evidently did not think they would meet until the second Thursday of June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

Woulu -lleet uHtll tue StcOnu lHursudy of June.
 At union meeting of Epworth leagues and Christian Endeavor so- cieties, held last evening in the First Baptist church. the Rev Dr Eckman spoke on Opportunity Officers were chosen as follows: President, J. Howard Adams; secretary and treasurer, Miss Mabel Shelley; prayer meeting committeee, Arthur Thomson; lookout committee, Harry Abbott; good citizenship committee, Fred J. Ward; missionary commit tee, the Rev H. W. Hildreth; Junior Christian Endeavor, Miss Gay; press committee, Miss Ida Ford; social committee, F. c, Camp.
 The Irish jig and reel dancing a the muster and inspection of Co E, Hibernian Rifles, which is to be held at City hall on next Wednesday eve- ming, promises to bring out all the old time jig and reel dancers in the city. Several more contestants Hduucu III IuGlT udul0S CnlS morning and the list includes many who have not taken part in dance of this kind since the contests which were held at the Irish fair which was giv- en under the auspices of St Francis Xavier's parish some years ago.
 The usual prom" will be given by Fulton's American band at City hall tomorrow evening. The largest crowd of the season attend- ed last Saturday evening and no doubt there will be an increased at tendance to-morrow evening. The "proms" given by this organization are always we'll conducted and those who attend can always rely on spend ing a pleasant evening. The pro- grams are made up almost entirely of popular music which is not only appreciated by the dancers, but also by those who come to look on and listen to the band. The program for tomorrow evening will be a complete change from the one given on last Saturday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

The funeral of Arthur Gordon Miellez will be held at the family re- sidence. 130 Wilson street. tomorrow morning at II o'clock. The reIuains will be taken to Cromwell for burial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24
MAY SALE IN THE MEMS DE-
 APARTMENT.

l4R4 b<Ax46 IN 4346 426N 0I-
 APARTMENT. MEMS SHIRTS. MEMS SHIRTS. We have just received 400 dozen mems negligee shirts from an overstccked m a nufacturer comprising some of the finest patterns cut from extra good quality madras cloth, cuffs attached and detached. These shirts range in prices from 75c to SEC. We will unload S - COC CdNH Mems neckwear made from fine imported silk in the new checks, plaids and stripes, made up full size. in hands and tecks, regular 50c line, Sale price .............,.. 25c Mems Union suits pure combed yarns, jersey ribbed. regular priced s1.25. Sale price 75c Mems Balbriggan underwear in long and short sleeve shirts and double seated drawers. regular S9c quality, Sale price 25c Mems overalls in blue. black, and pin check. made from the very best demins and ducks, extra full in size. double sew ed. separate pockets and war ranted not to rip; this over al would be cheap at 75c, Sale price 50c Mems shirts cut coat shape. in light and dark effects, made from Gamers best percale and bargain at s1. Sale price 75c Mems all silk fancy pocket hand kerchiefs in plain and plaids, regular price - 25s Mems extra fine BalbrigEan un- derwear made from fine combed Egyptian yarns, long and short sleeve shirts and and double seated drawers. regular soc kind, Sale price 3oc Boys all wool serge knee pants in blue and black clay wors- teds, regular price 75c and S9c, Sale price 50r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

The funeral of Arthur Dutton Noble. who died yesterday at his home 1oS North Willow street. will take place tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock with services at the house and lnterment in Watertown. Mir Noble is survived by his wife. his parents. Mir and Mrs Charles Noble. one sister. Mrs Charles W. Bidwell. and one brother. Frank B. Noble. all of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

MAY UNLOADING SALE IN NECK WEAR AND HANDKERCHIEFS. Tourist ruching yards in box,
 value 19c. Sale. :. 12 1-2c box Samples Swiss embroidered top
 collars and collar and cuff
 sets, value 25c, Sale. l2 1.2c ca Beautibul Swiss embroidered
 stock collars and collar and
 cuff sets, value 25c, Sale
 :. 17c each. 8 for soc Imported Venice and Oriental
 lace stocks, white and ecru,
 value 25c. Sale. 15c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-24

RELIABLEGL0vES FOR THIS SALE Women's low clasp glace gloves
 selected skins, perfect fitting,
 Paris point stitchings, latest
 colorings, value SIPS, Satur-
 day S1.0O Women's Milanese lisle gloves,
 two clasp white, black and col
 ors, Saturday soc Women's two clasp fine lisle
 gloves, all colors, value 39c,
 Saturday 25c Kayser's celebrated silk gloves,
 double tipped fingers, white,
 black and colors soc, 75c and $1 Women's 12 button lisle gloves
 value 75c, white and black,
 Saturday ........ ........ soc Womens extra fine lisle gloves,
 elbow length, white, black
 and colors. value $1.25 to
 s1.S9, Saturday 75c and $l pair A fine line of silk gloves, elbow
 length, white, black, grey and
 tan. at from ....... $1 to $2.50