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The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
CLEANING.

Skies to the west are stained with
madden
Amber light on the rare blue hills,
The sough Of the pines is growing sad
der.
From the meadow lands sound the
whippoorwills.
Air is sweet with the breath Of
clover:
Dusk is ON. and the day is over.
Skies to the east are streaked with
golden:
Tremulous light on the darkening
pond.
Glow worms pale to the dark be-
- holden;
hush In the hedge beyond.
Air IS sweet with the breath of
clover.
Silver the hills where the moon
climbs over.
Robert Adger Bowen. In the July APP
pletons.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
by wlNIFREp BLACK.
HE elm trees were In full
feather.

IN HE elm trees were In full
I feather.
The slender catalpa waved
its broad leaves till Ii looked
as IL some one was clapping
hands, and the cinnamon rosebush
In the corner of the garden was all
alight with pink blossoms.
The grass was so green that II look
cd like the grass In an impressionlst
picture of Ireland, and all the little
blink and white daisies along the edge
81 the garden walk nodded their fun
nv little heads and looked as IL they
were laughing.
Three children were playing under
the elm tree. Three little girls. two
Of them with long. slim, black-stock-
1nged legs. and bobbed hair. and one
OF them short-socked. bare-legged, cur
Iy-headed, and chubby. They had a
puppy and hammock, and there
were three dolls in the party. I look.
ed out OF my window and saw them.
I'm tired of grown-ups. said. and
Or grown-up worries, and troubles
and Quarrels. and woes,
I'm going out into the green gar.
den, and sit by the cinnamon rose
bush and listen to the children play
So went out OF the dark, quiet
gloomy house into the gay. green gar
Iccn. aud the puppy barked and the
children laughed when they saw me
cuminR. and sat down by the Gin
namon rose bush and prepared to en-
~ life.
The shadow of the leaves fiickeret
IN the green graRs a vagrant little
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29

when -churchyards yawn, and yawn,
and tho palace In going 10 bed That
will be an excellent time"
Very WELL" said Miss Hunt, with
wan little smile. but | fear shall
not be yawning myself"
Diana looked up again.
Poor girl" she said: and Miss
Hunt felt that she was in the grip OF
a stronger nature than herself
And after that" asked Diana.
After that" said Miss Hunt. 1T
just depends"
Diana's eyes hardened little.
II see," she said, slowly. 1T de-
Ponds on my father.
Miss Hunt made yet another inclin-
alton OF the head.
Tomorrow, she Said, -fuffy-e
pect TO be told by his majesty mat
must aet-FeEAa4H- leAeea- -Be#baEs-
There is-that Is to say. as far as he
knows-no reason why | should be
expelled. but | presume II will come
TO expulsion"
Continued Wednesday,,
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Newspaper Support
Not an Essential to
4Wm. Jennings Bryan
Few Of the Metropolitan pailies
Are for the Nebraskan, sut He
Got the Delesates-Why?

There are very few papers enlisted in Bryan but
doesn't significant that he got the delegates
politician seeking Office desires first OF all newspaper sup
port and newspaper opposition
good press has always been regarded an essen
thing for individuals and for parties
Bryan nominated week in Denver with almost
the entire press of the country lined up against him.
This remarkable feature OF this campaign year
Why then this tremendous opposition Bryan
Democratic party and why has he been In
candidate for the presidency the country ove
Hardly has declared for any other candidate
delegations instructed for him instructed
ALL but will be for him when the time comes.
They him because the is camoring tor
many because they want him themselves
but they millions of who want
him for their president
things Of things that these voters
demand.
He for what labor demands In the curbng OF the mis-
injunction by and the right Of trial
jury of contempt when the onse not committed
the presence of the
him
He tariff will put trustmade goods
on the free list as combating the criminal trusts
believe this be the OF getting
the predatory rich who expressing the want him.
of United States by popular
vote.
So those who have and debauchey
this house of and have tired OF rich men BUY
ing there him.
He stands publicity campaign funds and
believe Hartman that shorter and ugher
word, him.
listing of railroad and that's why
those freight most want him.
Pretty clear, why newspaper support isn't really an
essential to Bryan? !
question The Commoner has played no small
part in keeping Bryan popular.
lectures of keeping himself and
his ideas before the public
But genuine and his ideas good neither
would live for any great length of time
something, then, about both the man and his
IDEAS popular with the people today than he ever
even 1896 bought the presidency away
from him.
Maybe country realize why the rich criminals
gave freely millions that campaign to keep
this away from Washington.
Possibly while applauding Roosevelt copy OF Bryans plat
form got and they notice how like the
policies in Republican president attempting
10 enforce.
They Bryan Washington but they didn't keep his
ideas
Roosevelt proceeded to put upon
sfeeding to the presidency
ii Roosevelt had decline third term.
any then that Bryans party recognizes him its
legitimate leader the delegates the national convention
IRE despite fact that he only unndorsed but
opposed almost every metropolitan daily in
the country.
decline third why shouldn't Bryan
- LIZ A. for, fret erru7
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
GRAMMAR SCHOOL b|0l0dI
BY WEEK JONES.
Lesson 1.-THE Grass.

Lesson 1.-THE Grass.
Grass is the Earth's Hair Where
the Earth has bald spot 1t is called
a Desert or city Park.
1t is hard TO induce Grass to grow
in a field. but ii fiour-ish-es in garden
paths and along the road-bed OF the
EFie.
Grass is very useful 10 horses,
cows, sheep goats, etc, which use IL
for breakfast food. although 1t is not
advertised. Acknowledgement also
ate Grass, but even though he was
King he couldn't make 1t popular. IL
Is easier TO wait until the Cow eats
IL and then eat the Cow.
The Grass sooner or later silently
marches over the greatest cities ana
takes possession OF the strongest
for-tres-ses. which shows that any one
can get even II he waits long enough,
Little Boys and Girls who live In big
cities can always tell Grass by this
mark:
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
ToDAY'S BEST STORY.

Sir" says the aggrieved customer.
approaching the bookseller. Il have
called 10 express my opinion OF your
business methods"
What is wrong" deferentially ask.
ed the bookseller.
II bought set OF Shakespeare from
You last year. IL weighed IA pounds.
Yesterday | ordered a duplicate set
for-Hy- library thd-it- only
weighs Is pounds and ounces I'd
have You understand. sir. that there
Is city ordinance against short
weights"
Thoroughly ,humbled, the booksell-
er made up the shortage with seven
ounces of miscellany.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Natural Gas.

Kansas gas man who has spent
years in the business makes the
statement that natural gas is capri
cious and that men who have studied
1t all their lives give up in despair
when II comes TO explaining the why's
and wherefores OF some OF It's ways.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
KEEP OFF ::
Lesson llI.-Tne Tobacco Plant.

The Tobacco Plant supports pipe
makers. to-bac-conists. cigarette man
u-fac-tur-ers and night riders. 1t Is
also used in some Cigars.
Persons who smoke know enough
about Tobacco, and those who do not
smoke do not want 10 know anything
about ii. so we will now conclude the
Ies-sOn.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Rained on the Onions.

Almost three-quarters OF million
dollars will be the gross receipts from
the Texas onion crop this year. Hal
IL not been for an excess OF rainfall.
which materially damaged recent ship
ments. IL is expected the earnings
would easily have reached 81 900. 900.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Paper Bullets Best.

Bullets or paper or tallow produce
far greater damage than metal ones
when used for short distance firing.
Ii was recently found in trial that,
whereas metal bullet penetrated
dead plank one inch thick and loft q,
neat hole, a paper bullet broke up
the plank. A paper bullet, passing
through six pieces of tin placed one
foot apart. buckled them up and made
them useless, whereas a metal bullet
merely left a small round hole.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
CHAPTER xxlll-(con.Inued.,

IA HEN" said Diana. seizing the
situation in her quick way,
Il shall be able 10 tap on
messages to you or Mr..
Strong. and you VIII be able
20 tap back Is that it?"
Precisely" said Miss Hunt, with
the crispness OF a lawyer who has
had hypothetical case presented to
his notice and found II correct.
Diana edged her horse little near
er 10 the wall.
Il cannot take II from YOU" she
said, looking up, so would you mind
explaining IL 10 me from where you
are"
For answer Miss Hunt stretched
down her hand and offered Diana a
MORSE Key.
Can you take this?" asked.
Diana reached UP ana took the key
from her.
What am to do with this?" she
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29

The New York Sun attaches
significance TO the lack OF news
paper support for Bryan. pointing
out that in New York. Chicago.
Philadelphia and some OF the
other large cities there is not one
paper declaring for the Nebras-
kan.
This is true.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Mad" Parliament.

The name mad Parliament was
given TO the Parliament which a.
sembled at Oxford In the year 1858.
and broke out into open rebellion
against Henry Ill. The king was
declared deposed. and the government
was vested In the hands OF twents-
four councillors, with Simon de Mont
fort at their head.-New York Amerl-
can
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Two-Headed Turtle.

Anyone who wishes to see a real
live sideshow freak should go TO the
Geological Gardens and visit the rep
tile house. A two-headed monster
reposes within. and IL is neither stuff
ed nor faxed. Ii arrived in con-
freak is one inch and half In diam
signment OF spotted terrapin. The
eter and just twice as greedy a baby
turtle as It's brothers and sisters. for
1t eats voraciously with both its heads
at the same time.-Philadelph!a
Record.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29

The squirrel slaughter lJof Russia
amounts TO 25.oo0.ooo q year.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29
Dull Care Is Routed Here.

game dan 60 In on ball Knocked
over de fence by de visitin team. -
Kansas City Journal
II suppose you wouldn't part with
this dear old farmhouse for anything.
said the enthusiastic girl.
NO" answered Farmer Corntossel
II don't expect to-"
You regard IL as kind OF mascot
don't you?"
Well, the fellow that managed TO
sell IL 10 my father was pretty
lucky. Washington Star.
How He Liked EN-.
Miss Gushley-I like people who
are always the same, don't you?
Mr.. Lushley-Not II they're uni
formly disagreeable.-Sma Set.
Reaching the Music.
Il SUPPOSE. Pat. since your late EN-
ployer was a millionaire, he had a
grand funeral" =
Faith an he did not. He had only
wan hearse like the rist of us"
Brooklyn Life.
Accounting for II.
Mrs. Sharp-The wife OF. that mil
lionaire from the Wild West has such
a washed-out look.
Mrs. Gossip-You know, my deas
she was laundress before he struck
Baltimore American.
Hint -Brides----
A jug OF wine, loaf Of bread.
Are only good before you we'd
Poetic grub
Suits not a hub:
He must on porterhouse be fed.
Kansas City Journal.
What?
Pop"
Yes, my SON"
did mamma ever punish you?'
We'll, she married me, my boy
Yonkers Statesman.
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29

tContiuned Wednesday,,
The Detroit times., 1908-06-29

For answer Miss Hunt stretched
down her hand and offered Diana a
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
ADVERTISING THE
COUNTY'S BUSINESS
HERALD ITEMS ARE COPIED IN
PAPERS OF THE NORTH
AND EAST.

There may be better advertising
mediums than the Herald, but the peo-
ple in this county who have used its
columns are from Missouri ON that
proposition. They will have to be
shown" Some weeks ago The Herald
published a local item to the erect
that 10000 pounds Of dressed turkey
had been shipped to the North and
East during the week. This item was
copied in the New York papers and
finally found it's way to Vermont and
vas there clipped by dealer and
returned to Barker and Company.
When it comes to advertising the
resources of this section and to OBJ
tanning results for those who use It's
columns The Herald stands without
an equal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
IRISH POTATOES
co To MARKET
rwEHTY-slS CARS ARE SHIPPED
FROM cULLEoKA By ONE
DEALER.
WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Another Evidences Of The won
derful Resources Of The
Great County.

z. J. Parks, Of Culleoka, is loading
out twenty-six cars OF Tennessee Tri-
umph seed Irish potatoes for points In
the south and west. These potatoes
are bringing the growers sl.75 a bar
rel on cars at Culleoka. Each car
contains about 225 barrels and the
twenty-six cars win amount TO $500
barrels or total of $s,975 to be
turned loose among the farmers Of the
Culleoka neighborhood
This is but another of the resources
Of this wonderfully resourceful coun-
~. Tennessee Triumph potatoes are
in great demand over the south and
west for seed purposes and bring bet
ter returns than any other Irish pota-
TO planted in those sections.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
POLICE CHIEF
ATTACKS EDITOR
LATTER HAD CRITICISED HIM
FOR ATTENDING GAMBLING
INSTITUTION.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16.-Edward
S. Whitaker, Inspector of Police, en-
tered the office of the Morning World
here tonight and fred two shots at
Joseph M. LeveQue, the editor. Meth
er shot took effect. The shooting fol-
lowed several attacks upon Whitaker
in the editorial and news columns OF
the World The head of the New Or
leans Police Department was criti-
cised for attending the races daily
while drawing salary of $4,000
year from the people, and was re-
ferred to as "a blackguard and a
bully"
Whitaker, accompanied by several
detectives, entered the editorial room
of the World shortly after 5 o'clock.
and the Inspector started FOR Leveque,
who was talking at the time to
young woman reporter. Blows were
exchanged and 1t was then that
Whitaker drew a large calibre re-
volver and fired twice. Accounts or
the shooting vary, but according to
eye-witnesses. one of the several re-
porters who rushed to the editors aid
struck the Police Inspectors arm and
caused the shots to go wild.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
FIFTY MILLIONS
FOR THE NAVY
HossoN WANTS TO BUILD MANY
MORE GREAT FIGHTING
MACHINES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Represen'
tative Hobson today introduced In
the House bill TO provide navy ade-
quate for National defense" 1t ap-
propriates $5O,OOO,0O0 annually for the
purpose of constructing new battle
ships, the number and features OF the
vessels to be determined by the Pres
ident under expert advice. 1t also
authorizes the President, whenever IN
his Judgment the National security
and defense requires 1t, to order or
purchase at home or abroad vessels
or other war material, the total cost
OF which shall not exceed $5O'OOO.OOO
in any one year without further au-
thorlEatlon. The enlistment OF 1,OOO
additional enlisted men, commissioned
officers In proportion, is authorised
with the authorization Of each new
oattleship 10 be constructed uAder
the provisions Of the bill.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
VERBAL CHARGES
NOT ACTIONABLE
NOT IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS
SAYS A MEM. rs JUDGE
MoTHER-iN-LAW.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan 17-Special
Judge Robert H. Prescott, sitting In
the Second Criminal Court during the
absence of Judge Palmer today held
that accusations made verbally in the
presence, or out Of the presence, OF
the person accused are not action.
able as criminal libel under the Ten
nessee statutes,
The decision was rendered I'm the
case of state against J. F. Mccarthy,
a salesman for a clothing store. Nc
earthly was indicted last Tuesday upon
the charge of criminally libeling Mrs.
Jones, his mother-in-law. The state
ment complained Of IN the Indictment
is said to have been made In the court
Of Justice Coleman on Jan. 8. at trial
being held by the Magistrate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
COURTS SHOULD
DECIDE LAW ONLY
so DECLARES GOV. HokE SMITH,
OF GEORGIA, REFERRING TO
RAILROAD REGULATION.

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. lin a
speech before the Atlanta freight bu-
reau, Gov. Hoke Smith discussed the
regulation of railroads. The governor
also said he hoped Secretary Taft
would be the Republican nominee for
the presidency.
Discussing railroad regulation, the
governor said: Transportation
charges and service by railroad com
NAMES can make and unmake the
value Of all property in the United
States, the earning capacity OF every
business in the country and the
wages of almost every employee IN the
United States.
III the railroad companies are to
be left free from national and state
regulation, then the few men who own
them can make and unmake the BAL
ance of the people as they see Mt to
do So
by national legislation 1t should
be provided that the finding OF facts
by railroad commissions shall be ac'
cepted as conclusive in the courts OF
the United States, leaving the courts
only to investigate questions of law.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
CAPT. HUGHES GETS
CAMPAIGN MEDAL

For the Spanish War Medal was
selected a castle as symboliZing the
kingdom of Spain, with slight modifi-
cations from the heraldic castle,
found on the coat Of arms of that
kingdom, so as TO make is as nearly
as possible suggestive of Cuba, where
the round-cornered towers exist on
the various "Moros." Over the Cas-
tie are the words: war With
SPAIN" beneath it the date, 1898; p"
on the left side branch of tobacco
plant and on the right stalks OF sugar
cane. The reverse side of this medal
bears the words, United States
Army" and thirteen stars in circle
near the rim, and military trophy,
consisting of an eagle on a cannon,
with five standards suggesting the
Ave wars have been engaged an
Indian spear and shield and Filipino
weapons. Under the eagle are the
words For Service" The colors or
the ribbon are the National colors OF
Spain. red, yellow and blue
Captain Hughes was in the Cuban
campaign, taking part in the battle
of Santiago de Cuba in July 1908.
Capt. Hughes has received one OF
these medals.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
TRADE PROSPECT
MUCH BRIGHTER
PROGRESS LITTLE SLOW, BUT
THE IMPROVEMENT IS SURE
AND CERTAIN.
LOANS ARE MORE FREELY MADE
Industries ResUmine Activities, But
Are Somewhat Conservative
az Present.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade tomor-
row win say: Progress Is slow. but
each week brings a little Improvement,
and confidence in the future
grows more rapidly than current
transactions. The best feature is
the broader market for commercial
paper Loans in merchartile chan
nels are now negotiated today freely
at little more than the normal rate,
facilitating postponed undertakings
and making collections more prompt
Buyers are coming into the leading
markets in large numbers, which
should soon increase transactions I'M
less prices cannot be adjusted. Man
ufacturers increase production grad
ually, conservatism being general and
many industries are not operating
more than so per cent of their full
capacity Readjustment Of wages is
still contemplated by many producers
before machinery will be started. Sew
eral more steel plants have resumed
and others will start up next week,
but production will continue much re-
duced until orders come forward with
greater freedom. Blast furnaces are
slow to resume, and a meeting will be
held next week to determine upon
the wage scale. Prices have declined
to an extent that necessitates plans
for lowering costs of production. A
fair tonnage was taken by manufac-
lures of cast iron pipe, but conces-
sions In prices are asked by all buy
ers. Textile mills still restrict pro-
duction, although there is less idle
machinery now than at any time
since the curtailment began in De-
cember.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
OF LEE
LITERARY SOCIETY
INTERESTING PAPERS ON LONG
FELLOW ARE PRESENTED BY
THE PUPILS.-DE5ATE.

Friday afternoon at the Athenaeum
The members of the Lee Literary So
ciety gave delightful program in the
chapel, where all the pupils of the
building had assembled. The Society
has been studying authors, and Long
fellow was the subject Friday after
noon.
The program follows
Society Song, blue and White"
Sketch of LongfelloW's Life-Lera
Ussery.
solo-'Tm Busy Every Day" Ruth
Jones.
Reading-"The Reapers and the
Flowers Longfellow-Janie Doris.
Duet-"The Quarrer-Ethel Shaw
and Harry Williams
Reading-"The Builders" LongfeI-
low-Mattie Sue Allen.
Piano Solo-Mabel Worsing.
Declamation-"The Village Black
smith," Longfellow-Henry Murphy.
Song-"The Blacksmith" - Percy
Moore.
Reading - "Hiawatha's Fishing,
Longfellow-Carrie Sowell.
Solo-"Teddy Bear Lullaby" Long
fellow-Sarah Bishop.
ations"-Longfellow Society.
Reading "Sandolphon, Longfellow
Carrie Holman. Select Chorus The
Boyville Band"
Resolved That a Boy Can
Have More Fun Going to School Than
Staying at Home"
Affirmative. George McAdams and
Proyine Greenlaw Negative, Harry
Williams and Norman Christley.
-Alleyne and Naome Estes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
BIG SENSATION In
SOUTH CAROLINA
FORMER MEMBERS OF STATE
DlsPENsARY ACCUSED OF
CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Jan. 17.-John
Black, former Director of the State
Dispensary, was arrested here today
on warrant issued by the State Dis
pensary Commission charging con-
spiracy to defraud the State. Black
was released ON $4,000 bail War
rants have also been issued for the
arrest of l.. W. Boykin and John Bell
Towill, both former members of the
State Board. M A. Goodman. liquor
drummer who was arrested yester-
day. has been released on a bond of
$4,000. Warrants are out for other
former tiispensary officials and whis-
ky men.
For number of years there have
been charges of graft existing in the
State Dispensary, but up to the pres
ent time the evidence has not been
sufficient TO issue warrants for those
accused of graft.
The Dispensary Commission today
arrived at an official finding 70 the
effect that Ullman & Co., of Cincin-
natl had defrauded the State of South
Carolina out of, at the lowest esti-
mate. $64 900 1t is also charged that
this found was 'fraudrlently and I'M
lawfully employed by said firm in
bribing and corrupting the officials
and agents Of said State"
The Commission sets forth numer-
Gus instances of fragrant abuse and
disregard of the technlcalities of the
dispensary law, put there after care
full legislation. to protect the State Of
South Carolina from frauds and scan
dals.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-01-24
JUMP TO DEATH
ESCAPING FIRE
THREE GIRLS KILLED BY PLUNGE
FROM A BURNING
BUILDING.

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 17--Three
girls were killed, one seriously in
jured and a score or more slightly hurt
at fire in the Imperial Knitting Com
pany's mill today. The dead are:
Marie Buckley, aged 10 years, neck
broken by jumping from third-story
window: Catherine Grifith, aged 20
years, skull fractured by jumping
from window, died in hospital; Jen-
ME Rutherford. aged 22 years, both
arms and legs broken and internally
injured by jumping from window, died
in hospital
Eighty-ive girls we're at work on
the third floor when the fire broke
out on the ground floor 1t quickly
assembled the elevator smart ana drove
the girls. panic stricken, to~the win
dow opening on the FIRE escape. The
girls crowded those In front. With
the flames enveloping them, half OF
them jumped from the third door be-
fore the firemen arrived.
There was only one exit. narrow
hallway, besides the fire escape, and
this hallway was cut on by fire and
smoke. The monetary loss IL esti-
mated at s7b.OOe