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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
Editorials BY the People.
70 Encourage Private Refore.,ratlon.

To Encourage Private Reforestration.
To the Editor OF The Times: AZ first
the public would say that the timber
owner would need no protection IN
the shape OF reduced taxes. that the
land has been gotten fo- a soaG and
he has gotten rich on account OF the
Increased value or the trees etc.
Now the idea OF this revision In taxes
lis not 10 benefit the timber holder or
any one who has a tract OF timber that
Is ready for the market now. but Il is
10 benefit the whole state at large and
to induce the timber man Instead OF
slaughtering II all TO only cut out the
matured timber and leave the young
growth without destroying II SO shat
second and third and continuous
crop can ultimately be harvested on
this same land Assured II a jast tax
alton. the lumberman would IN many
instances pursue this system OF lum-
bering under forestry rules and rog-
ulations. Now. however. II Is case
OF confiscAtion. The local supervisor
has IL In for the nonresident timber
owner and soaks him all he can. IN
sparseIy settled township. all the Of
fees center in one or two families. SO
that all the fees and salaries are put
where they viii DO the mos GOod
locally 1t has been stated that after
a nonresident timber owner mad laid
for school house. there was another
put in the tax rolls the following
year. and on investigation found hat
the builders OF said school house. l. g.
the heneficiaries OF the tax receipts.
had burned II up just so they could get
the job OF building new one.
Thus. for private demonstration,
there wants 10 be some assurance that
the small growing trees as soon SIS set
out are not going TO be put on the taN
roll Until such time as the timber be-
comes OF marketable value IL should
not be considered as taxable. All OF
which ~ fef-the psisiie ses,,t.-----------
The Idea OF applying the tax receipts
from wild lands TO their protection
from fire and trespass and that sort OF
Michigan has today some iaighty fine
young forests. the second growth OF
white and Norway pine where the fire
has happened. just by luck. TO skip
burning IL for ten or twelvs years.
know OF one block whe~s the youp <
growth Is magnificent: there are Nor
way trees IL and Is feet high. with a
good mixture OF white pine. Sooner or
later this is going to be destroyed by
fire. for the state has no means OF pro-
tecting this. The forestry commission
has absolutely no authority TO spend
one cent in blowing fire break a. ound
this, nor look after IL In any way. The
local fire warden only has authority 20
put out fires after they are started. tut
has no authority TO spend one cent in
the prevention OF ires. II this was
owned by private company or an In
iividual 1t would be business TO at
once put a fire break around Il and
protect IL from fire.
After all II is through the newsp1-
pers that the people have got TO be
awakened TO The point where they will
VIM b. MERSHON.
Saginaw. Mich. March IL. 1903.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16

board OF officers OF the regiment, OF
whom the commanding officer is presi-
dent.
In the large room where the men sit
and drink Is a platform for singing and
dancing. and also piano, where an
expert pianist plays each night TIL the
canteen closes sharply at the sound
OF the bugle. at $3.50 O'Clock. A ser
geant and three men are detailed as
canteen picket to keep order. out
celdom are their services needed. for
as soon as man shows that he has
taken enough to show itself, one o.
his "bunkies" will soon hustle him on
TO his quarters.
To encourage the men to use tho
canteen instead of outside places, the
price OF beer is much cheaper. and ev.
erything sold In the dry canteen in
the shape of groceries. etc, Is ala,
much cheaper than outside.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16

And then on Sunday. when he can
go TO the church and preach" Mandy
continued. needless Of Polly's Interrupt
ton.
Preach" There was genuine alarm
In Polly's tone now.
THAT will do. Mandy" Douglas
commanded, feeling an unwelcome
drama gathering about his very mod
est head.
Great Barnum and Bailey" Polly
exclaimed, looking at him as though
he were the very last thing in the
world which she had ever expected to
see. Are you a sky pilotY'
That's what he am, chile" Mandy
concluded. unable TO restrain her I'M
pulse to SOW the seeds of curiosity
that would bear its own fruit.
"Will you get onto me a-landing In
a mixup like this" Polly marveled as
she continued to study the uncomfort-
able man at her side. II never
thought I'd be a-talkin to one Of you
guys. What's your manner"
Douglas" he said briefly.
"Aint you got no handle TO it?" she
questioned.
IF you mean my Christian name,
It's john" he replied.
"Well, that sounds like preacher
all right. But you don't look like
s'posed they did"
why not" Douglas asked. at a
loss for further comment.
Il always supposed pilots was old
and grouchy-like. she said.
Il done told him he was too good
looking to be an unmarried parson, -
said Mandy.
How long you been a shown In
this town. anyhow" Polly asked.
About a year" Douglas answered
with something of sigh.
"A year." she gasped, I'm a. burg
Ike this? You must have an awful
lot of laughs in your act to keep 'em
comm that long"
Douglas Has a REP"
She was wise In the ways OF pro-
fessional success.
Not many. I'm afraid" Douglas
answered.
do you give them the same stun.
or have you got rep?" she asked.
"A rep?" he repeated. In surprise.
Sure. repertory, different acts; en-
tries. some calls EN-" she explained.
why. Uncle Toby's got % entries. II
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
GRIFFITH SIGNS
FOR LARGER HALL

Il most sincerely wish could push
out these walls" said Director Grit
fifth, OF the Art Museum, Sunday af-
ternoon. Il regret that SO many PEG
PIE have 10 go away eacn sunday, but
the present quarters are so much bet
ter than we had when | began that
| am quite well satisfied. You say.
I ought to feel proud OF such large
turnouts. NV dear sir. 1t Is not who
brings them II is that innate love
and thirst TO know about these things
that bring the people. | only happen
TO be the happy medium through
which they are impaired. and no one
gets more out of IL than | do myself"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
The Story Of the ].
Seasons Most
Thrilling Play
CHAPTER iv.-tcontinued.)

CHAPTER iv.-(Continued.)
wFUL quiet, amt it?" Polly
yentured. after another pause.
IaI Guess II must have been that
woke me up"
Douglas laughed good-natur-
eddy. at the thought OF quiet as 4 ais
furbcr. and added t.lat he feared IL
might be rather dui. for her just At
first, but that Jim and Toby would
write her the news OF the circus every
day, and that she could write TO them
as soon as she was Uctter.
Il will have to he heap better an
ever was lore | can write much. "
Polly answered.
Il will write for you the pastor
volunteered.
"You will?" the child asked eager
". with the first show Of real pleas
ure that he had seen in her eyes.
Every day." Douglas promised.
And you will show me?" Poly
urged.
Indeed will" Douglas said, aud
she liked the sound CT good faith IA
his voice.
How long am In for?" she asked.
"The doctor can tell better about
that when he comes" Douglas an
swered
"The doctor," she exclaimed in sur
prise so it's as bad as that. hey?"
she sighed as she sank again upon
the pillow.
"Oh. that need not brighten you. !"
Douglas tried TO console her.
Il Amt frightened she bridled
quickly. II amt never scared OF
nothin'. It's only 'caise they need me
liz the show that I'm c-kickin'.'
"Oh, they Will get along all right
he answered, not dreaming OF the sen
sitive ground upon which he was
stumbling
Get aiongg. Po(y flashed with
sudden resentment Get along with
out my actl"
II was apparent from her look OF
establishment that Douglas had lost
al one fell swoop wha.ever ground he
might have gained In her respect.
John Douglas, the Piker.
Say, have you seen that show p
She eyed him with pity and contempt
NO" John admitted weakly.
We'll, I should say you amt" sho
said decidedly, shaking her head. "or
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
BILLY" McHALE'S WIFE
WILL FIGHT FOR CHILD

Mrs. McHale, wife of Billy" Nc
Hale, the burglar sentenced to term
in Jackson prison several days ago,
was in the probate court Monday
morning, where Agent Hill. OF the s.
p. G. c.. was asking that frankie
McHale. the woman's young son, be
taken away from his parents. Hill
alleges that neither father nor moth
er Is a fit person to have charge of
the child. The absence of several
important witnesses necessitated a
postponement OF the hearing.
Two members OF the city detective
force were on hand ready to tell what
they know about Mrs. McHale. The
mother has engaged a lawyer and
promises to put up stiff fight for
her son.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
Tombstone Over Is
Centuries Old, Found
at FordinstoR. Eng.

DORCHESTER. Eng, March
16.---A tombstone over Is CEN
turtles old was recently discoy'
cred at Fordington. bearing a
Latin inscription. part of which
has been worn away
II is OF purbeck marble and Is
six inches thick. II Is two feet
and III inches in height and two
feet IL inches wide.
Rev. Richard Grosvenor Bar
telot. OF st. Georges church. Ia
the cemetery OF which the mar
BILE slab was found, has given
the following translation OF the
stone:
"Gaius Aristobnlus, a Ro-
man citizen, aged so years.
Rufinus and Maria and
Avea. his children. and Ro-
mana. his wife"
Gaius Aristobulus was born
As A. ID. He was one of the 20
disciples, who, Nobeying st.
Pauls order, migrated to Brit
ain.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
brIbe soldiers. was taken to jail in
Lined Up and Shot.

irons ~
Lined Up and Shot.
When the troops OF the government
began TO execute their orders IL was
at an early hour, and the prisoners
were given no time even 10 dress, but
we're dragged from their beds aud hur-
ried TO wall beside the city Gene
terry, where, In the early dawn, they
were lined up and shot to death by
the troops OF the city garrison.
In a few minutes news OF the execu-
ton ran through the city and many
persons. fearing trouble, fed to the
consulates for protection. Hardly any
one is on the streets. only officials and
officers OF the army venturing In pub
lie The widest rumors are being cir
culated, and Il is regarded rs Ntal
that an American warship be at once
sent 10 the port TO protect the
lives OF American residents at Port-au-
Prince.
Despite the assurances from the
government that political refugees
row sheltered in the foreign consulate
should go free 1t is now declared that
Hayti will not surrender TO them. The
French minister HAS already been SIR
advised and the German minister will
receive the same notification. which
Is considered equal TO an ultimatunf.
today.
The French cruiser Distress. now
at Santiago de Cuba. and the British
cruiser Indefatigable, now at Kingston,
Jamaica, have been ordered here az
once.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16

The Army canteen In England.
The British people cannot under;
stand the American prejudice against
the army canteen. The canteen Is es
much a part Of the British army As
the guns and uniforms.
A typical canteen Is one provided
FOR an infantry regiment at Ports
mouth. England. A large, comfort
able brick building. well ventilated
md warm In winter, divided into var
1ous rooms, the whole forming YER
table club for the enlisted man. where
he II as free. providing he behaves
himself, as the citlzcn In private
clothes In the street.
Only beer and tenn erance drinks
nre sold 70 the privates and corporals.
the sergeants having separate build.
Ing and messroom TO themselves. The
whole building is In Charge of can
teen steward, who Is answerable 10 n
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16


PoRT-AU-PRINCE. March 16.-Fol-
lowing the alleged discovery of con-
spiracy against the government,
reign of terror has Deen inaugurated
here. and as its first fruits IL men oil
the greatest prominence have been
taken out of their houses and sum
marily shot TO death near the city
cemetery. In addition TO these. six
army officers have been tried by court
martial and probably will meet the
same fate before nightfall.
The executions we're the first act
OF the new minister of the interior.
Gen. Leconte, whose tendencies are
far from being concilatory, and whose
stern repressiye measures are likely
to embroil the country In serious
diplomatic difficulties, as he charges
that a letter from Gen. Flrmin, for the
receipt OF which the IL were shot. was
written from the French consulate at
Gonaives.
The victims OF Leconte's order were
the three brothers, Coicou, Horace
Pierre Louis and Massilion, the first
an artist, the second pharmacist,
and the third an author; Felix Sal
nave, prominent resident of this
city; Gen. Adoption, Casimir Menoye,
father-in-law OF the chief OF police, and
Merove's son: NJ Richie. M. Benja-
min, DR.. La Mothe. Paul st. Fort, and
A. Gallette. The wife of the latter,
who was accused of attempting to
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
J MISSING FOLLOWING
DRUG PLANT EXPLOSION

NATCHEZ. Miss, March 16.-Six
girls are missing and one man is dead
as the result of an explosion which
wrecked the five-story building of the
Natchez Drug Co. There Is not one
chance in a thousand that any OF the
missing girls escaped. The property
loss will aggregate at least 100000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
Was Too Easy.

Mother am sorry TO hear that
Tommy Smith tied kettle TO poor
dogs tail You wouldn't do such a
thing, would you?
Bobby--No, indeed. mother.
Mother-Why didn't you stop him.
Bobby?
Bobby couldn't mother; was
holding the dog.-TitBits.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
The Democracy for
PrOhibitiOn--O Course,
II Is Only Talk
Bot isn't u Curious That One Does
Not Hear Even This Much
From Mr.. ROOSEVELT

q enactment of prohibition
II would be of if the party OF personal
liberty add its record of pioneering IN economic REFORM
of being the first OF the old Pares 70 p
lively against liquor traffic.
In view of the Democratic leader such deve
opnnent is far rom being unlikely.
Christian gentleman and teetotaler It woud DC
oue in keeping with the high leadership of Mr. Bryan
toucng political business honesty for him to favor an ao
&xanced position the saloon issue-
But the situation extraordinary the national field
Of politics by Mr. Barkworths courage IN
speaking as he does Michigan Democracy.
youth Michigan have been brought up to believe tna
Repubcansm represented the God and morality forces IN TINS
state.
Democratic party he organization rhyhmicay but fatally
by Mr. Burchard declare that between
element politics and prohibition ne
could be counted a prohibitonist
heard nothing unequvoca this from the gentle
side whose has of thousands OF votes to
spare in taking stand for principle
One Of the old party platforms declaring prohibition in this
year gracei
i is simply bewlderng.
But for Democracy party staggers the under
standing
president in seeking the correction OF
noc word for the abolition of the
liquor traffic while after has been giving up its gatng
systems
The size of families condition the
accuracy books spelling system the lynch
ing few of the that have for
the reform that has been foremost in the
tongues moraists decadeshe drink ev
would think would be the the
energies ercst rhetoric of such dauness
sader
He been heard from other reform
nearly snand with good results what the
sabut the great national evil
itself quickly righteous rebukehs big stick
.lies dull, slumberng earth
Now why should this bea
prohibition question? Rooseves spear is said
to know brother.
More pressing problems to attend TOP None pressing
only that he hasn't attended
Because didn't discover the liquor ev He didn't discover
nquy the rebate evil and he after the
behalf of his bosom friend John Burroughs.
Really President Rooseves failure lead ani-saloon
enlist behind bannereavng the Dem
Democratic leaders take of the swelling
temperance of the deep mysteries
of this wonderful Of reform.
~ % Has anyone al explanation
Anyone political Prohbitonists They say it
Roosevelt with the frhfnan redhot
for equal distribution of wealth until down pigs Pat
had pigs
The devish Drys that the president favor of
reforming appetitesl
Later-One prominent Republican has heard Mr.
Rockefeller for prohibition while automobile
Georgia Sunday He happy proud
touched liquor He believes prohibition
ugaiy thereby enabling the poor buy
pay better price for it.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
NEW CHURCH ORGANIZES
TUESDAY EVENING

The commission appointed by the
Detroit Presbytery will meet on Tues
day evening to organize the ecclesias-
teal body Of the woodward-ave. Pres
byterian church. the exercises to be-
held in the Christian church. Wood
ward and Josephine-aves.. at 1880 D.
a. The completion OF this organiza-
ton at this time reflects great credit
upon the committee which had the
work In charge. The new church will
start out with about 140 members, 80
OF this number going in on confession
OF faith. W
The sum of $4,000 has been pledged
toward the building fund and 1t Is the
Intention to break ground at an early
date for the new building TO be erect
ed on the lot donated by Mrs. Tracy
McGregor. at Woodward and Grum
mond-aves.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
Eighth Year

We have the word Of Hon
Thomas z. Barkworth, OF jack
son. that the Democracy of the
country and of Michigan is
seriously considering the inelu-
sion of a temperance declaration
in the platform this year.
The Democratic south, as we
all know, has led the way in the
enactment of prohibition laws.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16

you wouldn't a made 40 crack like
that. Well, am the double forty rack
ct. and with me doyn and out that
show will be on the bum for fair"
II beg pardon" Douglas said, nav
ing become confused by the sudden
volley of unfamiliar words.
Say. you are trying TO Kid me.
-ain't your" Polly questioned, with aer
customary trick OF turning her head
to one side when assailed by suspi-
cion. You must have seen me rider
mo. Miss Polly. I have never seen
q circus" Douglas sighed, a sense OF
his deep privation stealing upon him.
''What?" Polly crieG incredulously.
'Lordy. no, chile: lie amt never
seed none OBJ dem tings," Mandy ex-
planned, as she tried To combine few
short-stemmed posies II, a variegated
bouquet.
We'll. what do you think of that9'
said Polly. You are the first rube !
ever saw that hadn't.
She was looking at him as though
he we're curiosity.
so. am a rube?" Douglas shoo!,
his head with smile as he agreed
good-naturedly that ne sometimes
feared as much.
That's what we always call guy
like YOU" she exclaimed. Well. you
seen our parade, ain't you? All the
pikers see that II don't cost moth
In"
II am afraid must plead guilty To
the charge of piker" Douglas said.
for did see the parade"
We'll, l was the one on the first
white horse behind the animal wag-
on" she began excitc5ly. "You re-
member"
It's a little confused in my mind
Just at present" he added!
well, / am the one on the three
sheets" she tried to explain.
Sheets" Mandy almost shrieked
from her corner.
Yves, the billboards. the pictures. =
Polly answered.
"Oh. see." Douglas breathed with
decided relief.
CHAPTER v.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16

Morenci Men Are Hankrupts.
Nathan r. and Wanton b. Graham.
who have been in business In Morenct.
have filed voluntary petitions In bank
ruptcy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
NO FEAR FOR THE
A N { RICANS IN
PORT
PRECAUTIONARY ORDER ISSUED
FROM WASHINGTON. PROVIDING
FOR EMeARKATloN OF REFu
GEES IN FOREIGN coNsuLATEs.

WASHINGTON. March l6.-offcial
dispatches received at the state de-
partment this morning confirm press
dispatches OF the summary execution
by government officials in Hayu OF a
dozen or more OF the alleged consplra-
tors In the recent revolution.
State department officials have no
fear for the safety of Americans or
American interests. There is at pres
ent no American war vessel in Haitien
waters. but there are five vessels III
the immediate vicinity. that could be
dispatched al once in case they were
needed.
An order was issued TO-DAY. accord
ing TO dispatches at the departments,
providing for the embarkation OF ret
ugees in foreign consulates. There
is none in American agencies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-16
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER v.
When Life 10 Young and Strong.
you are dead sure they know
amt coming on?" Polly asked with a
lingering suspicion In her voice.
Dead sure" Douglas answered.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-23
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

In the case of the State of wisconsin
vs. walter Sadowski, on a charge of
burglary, the jury returned verdict of
not guilty. Sadowski is IS years of age
and was charged with having stolen
wire from Hess warehouse.
The case of State of wisconsin VS.
Louis Larson on charge of forgery
was next taken up. After being out
short time the jury brought in a verdict
of guilty. Larson was charged with
having forged the name of Aug Kuhl
on $3 order for pair of shoes. On &C.
count of District Attorney Kelley haviog
defended Larson on a previous hearing
Judge Kirwan appointed Archie Nash
to prosecute the case. Kelley & Wyse-
man appeared for the defendant.
The case of the State VS. c. NJ. wright
on charge of criminal libel has gone
over to the June term on account of i'll
ness of Wm. Rahr, Sr., the principal
witness for the state.
The case of Frank Schad az executor
of the last will and testament of Marie
Link vs. Jacob Brei, Jr., was dismissed
by the court.
The case of Mel Olson vs. Jos. Cenefels,
Jr., was settled out of court. The case
was one brought by Mel Olson against
Joseph Cenefels, Jr., farmer residing
in kossuth, whose team ran away last
September and collided with Olson's
auto, which was standing in front of
his residence on n. 10th street. Olson
sued Cenetels in municipal court and
secured a Judgment of 1888 for damage
done to the auto by Cenefels team.
The case was appealed to the circuit
court. A settlement was affected, Oh
son accepting $l30 from Cenefel in pay
ment for the damage done to the auto
mobile.
The case of John Burger adminstra.
tor of the estate of Elizabeth Burger,
deceased, vs. Rev f. Deibele, executor
of the estate of Peter Andreas Mutz,
deceased, was taken up Monday even
ing and is still on trial.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-01-23
The ART EXHIBIT.

The famous Turner Art Exhibit op-
ened wednesday at the North High
School. Over two hundred of the most
famous paintings of modern times are
on exhibition. The exhibit is a splen
did one and ought to draw q large
crowd. The pictures will remain on
exhibition until Saturday evening. Sat
urday afternoon is set aside for teach
ers, and teachers of the county should
take advantage of the opportunity to
see the pictures.
An interesting program was carried
out Wednesday evening. A piano solo
by Miss Eugene Chloupek was highly
entertaining. Miss Luella Robinson
gave an interesting talk on THE val.
ue of good pictures in home and school. "
Rev. O. G. Johnson spoke on The Ideal
in Art" His talk WAS inspiring and
was we'll received. The proceeds of the
exhibit are to be used for the purchase
of pictures for school room decora-
ton. The cause is a worthy one and is
deserving of a liberal patronage. No
one can deny that good pictures in
a school room are inspiring. Patronize
the exhibition and thereby contribute to
a worthy cause.