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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
MERCHANTS FROM
STATE POURING
into CITY
BUYERS EXCURSION is PROVING
SUCCESS BEYOND ExPEcTA-
TioNs-vislToRs LIKELY TO
EXCEED FOUR THOUSAND.

Better than the best expectations OF
the Wholesalers is the attendance at
the midsummer buyers excursion,
which started Monday. While very
few retail merchants came in on the
opening day, the crowd began toocome
into the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
No. l76 Jefferson-aye. ,bfSft and early
Tuesday morning There&e hun
dred and fifty registered by 8 o'clock,
and hundreds more had communicate
ed with various wholesale firms.
II is estimated that the one thou
sand retail merchants will be formal
ly entered as guests OF the big mer-
chants of Detroit during the day. The
attendance of buyers during the week
is likely TO run up to four thousand
or more, instead of the $500 expected.
Each retailer coming in is given his
coupon for the various amusement
features OF the week. Three smiling
young ladies at headquarters attend
TO passing out literature and pin upon
each merchants coat lapel the knot
of ribbon which, by Its color. denotes
the branch of trade in which he is en-
gagged.
Many travelling men haze been call
ed i'm from the road by Detroit houses
and these are assisting the home
guard in the glad hand reception and
showing their customers around town
The attendance is bigger than that
OF big convention. as most OF the
merchants have brought their wives
along and some of them also have
their families.
The water fete OF Tuesday evening
Is a general entertainment as well as
an attraction for the buyers. but We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday will be
days Of pleasure for the visitors par
ticularly.
The water fete committee appoint
ed by the Board OF Commerce wishes
to acknowledge additional contribu-
tons TO the fireworks fund from the
following: n. G. Kingsbury. DR.. +. b.
Smith, Adolph Enggass, G. w. Kotch-
er. James J. Brady, ID. Il. Hodgsdon.
Sylvester J.. Rich, James n. Cullen,
A. c. Stellwagen. Detroit Creamery
Co, j. p. Schneider. G. w. Warren &
Co. Wright, Kay & Co, Traub Bros.
e. Co. Truman II. Newberry, Paul F.
Bagley, The Wholesalers Association,
Frank w. Eddy, Charles w. Restrick.
n. Jay Hayes. Lem w. Bowen. Geo
II. Clippers. w. n. Roberts. ID. M. Fer
nv. Jr.: +. G. Pingree. c. j. O'Hara, II.
Bowling, j. Bornman. Jas. Foley.
Detroit United Railway, Diamond Pow
er Specially Co. Thomas Hood, Mich
igan Smelling a. Refining Co, j. ID. F.
Walter, j. w. Hartford, Board OF
Commerce. The Barton-Netting Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
MAIL CARRIER AND
CONDUCTOR MIX

b. w. Smith. colored letter car.
rler attached &c the North End post
Office sub-station, and Richard Dads
well. conductor on Woodward-ayc.
car, engaged In merry set 20 at
Woodward and Milwauiiee-aves., Mon
day afternoon, with the result Il ut
both were in the police court, tuesday
morning, charged with disturbing the
peace. Postmaster Homer Warren
and his assistant, Joseph Mayworm,
were interested spectators at the trial.
Smith was returning to the substa-
ton from trip in the north end
The car. down-bound. stopped on the
north side of the boulevard and as II
started again, Smith sienaled the con-
ductor to- stop on the other side, which
would land him directly in front OF
the Office. The ordinance now requires
cars to stop on both sides OF the boule-
ward.
The conductor, according to Smith.
was busy talking with a woman i'm the
front of the cur and did not notice
the signal. SO Smith was carried past
the postoffice. AS the car neared Nil.
waukee without showing any signs OF
Stacking up, Smith, standing on the
rear platform. gave the cord two or
three vicious tugs and. as the car
slowed down, jumped on Conductor
Dadswell, mad clear through, came
out and. IL Is alleged. called the mail
man a vile name. To which the latter
responded in kind Dadswell then left
the car and the two men cliEched.
Just at this juncture. Capt Sullivan.
of Elmwood station appeared on the
scene and. after pulling the scrappers
apart, with the assistance of the
motorman. placed both under arrest.
Justice Jeffries fined Dadswcll s.
or 10 days and discharged Smith.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
woman IS SAVED
FROM DEATH
BY KISS
FRIEND GIVING HER GOODNIGHT
SALUTE, DETECTS DOOR OF
lSoN-PRoMPT MEASURES
RESCUE WOUlD.6E SUICIDE.

kiss saved the life Of Mrs. Grace
Konerski, 10 years old. who lives with
her sister. Mrs. Fred Jolly. at No.
434 Monroe-ave., early Tuesday morn.
ing
In At OF dependency over do
nestle affairs. Mrs. Konerski swallow
ed an ounce OF laudanum, shortly af-
ter midnight, and retired to her room.
When she became Ill. few minutes
later, a man friend who entered he,
room to kiss her good night detected
the odor of laudanum on her breath
and at once notified the other mem
bers OF the household. The young
woman then admitted that she had
taken poison and said she wanted to
die.
Mrs. Jolly went at once in search
of a doctor. but could not find one
who was willing to come without first
receiving his pay. she says. Their
the city physicians were notified and
the East End ambulance was sent to
the house, but for some reason not
explained, the family would not per
nit the young woman to be remove.
to a hospital. Mrs. Jolly then took
charge of the case herself, administer
ing hot water as an emetic. Then
she gave her sister a draught of
blackberry brandy and Mrs. Konerski
was soon out Of danger.
Mr. and Mrs. Konerski were married
nearly three years ago, but were sep
arated, according to Mrs. Jolly, by the
husbands relatives. Konersk is now
working in Sacramento, Cal. and still
corresponds with his wife Her fail
ure to receive a telegram from a
friend out OF town is also thought to
have been contributing cause 10
he woman's attempt on her life
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
CURACAO PREPARES
To BUMP CASTRO

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao. Aug. IL
The colonial government is making ac-
tive preparations for Iossible trouble
between the Netherlands and Vene-
zuela. A station for wireless teleS-
raphy is being installed here, and the
cruiser Gelderland has left for the
neighboring island of Aruba. carrying
rifles and ammunition 10 the inhab-
itants Aruba is practically without
protection
CARACAS, Venezuela, Aug IL
Force among the powers means sui
eide" declared President Castro last
night I'm spite OF Venezuela's breaks
with U. S.. France AMI Holland. only
peace and harmony exist here. | only
wish everybody the same"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
BENEFITS CHANCE
OF ESCAPE IS
SLIGHT
If PROSECUTION FOR THEFT
FROM MAJ. STONE FAILS TO
CONVICT, MRS. soWD WILL PRO.
CEEO AGAINST HIM.

A warrant charging Benjamin Ben
nett, alias Jack Hart, alias Harry Nit,
the Normandie hotel porter arrested
for the theft Of $4,000 worth of dig
monds from Mrs. f. A. Bowd, OF Lans-
ing, With stealing a $500 diamond stud
from Mai. George W. Stone. OF the
same city, was issued by Justice JEFF
fries, Tuesday morning. Bennett will
not be arraigned until Wednesday
morning.
Owing 10 Mrs Bowd's refusal to
prosecute Bennett and Charles
Schneider, the bell boy implicated
with him in the theft of her jewels,
the latter will go scot free for the
present, at least. Mrs. Bowd, however.
told Capt. Mcdonnell that she would
be willing TO make a complaint IL Ben
nett is not convicted on the charge
brought by Mai. Stone, in which event
Schneider would probably be prose
cuted also, provided the police could
find him. He will be released during
the afternoon.
1t row transpires that at the time
Mai Stone was robbed OF his dia-
mond. $50 in money was also taken
from his clothing. As in the Bowd
case. Maj. stones room In the hotel
was entered by pass key. The dia-
mond stud was removed from his shirt
front, the marks OF the theirs fingers
showing plainly on the starched
bosom.
Mrs. Bowd's jewels, which were
found by Detectives Downey and Fox
in a mail box at Jefferson-ave. and
Riopelle.st., were returned to her
Tuesday morning, and she thanked the
officers warmly for their good work.
The Jewels returned also include the
three rings which Bennett gave to
Schneider to keep his mouth shut.
They alone are worth s. 800.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
TRIES SUICIDE
AFTER QUARREL

Following a quarrel with her hus-
band. Mrs Edward Markhoff. OF No.
14I Townsend-ave.. drank a large
quantity OF clear alcohol. Tuesday
morning. and when found by neighbors
was I'm a critical condition. Dr. Harry
q. Beyington. OF No. l9s Baldwin-ave.,
was called but was able To ITO very
little for the woman as she fought
against taking any remedies. and at
tempted to bit the physician An am
bulance was called and she was re-
moved to Grace hospital.
Mrs. Markhoff is T. second wife
Markhofr's FIRST wife died less than
two months ago. after having prepared
for her funeral for more than year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
TAFT DODGES THE
WEST VIRGINIA ROW

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Aug. 1.-THE
West Virginia factionIsts continued
today to camp on Mr.. Taft's doorstep.
but the candidate still adheres to his
determination not to interfere In the
local row Senator Elkins, OF West
Virginia. conferred with Mr.. Taft to-
day. The Republican national com
mIttee has established publicity bu-
reau here The bureau will move to
Ohio with the candidate when he
leaves on Sept L. ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
MISS PRICE WINS
SUIT OVER DOG

Miss Ada b. Price has been award
ed her thoroughbred bull terrier. for
which she. had TO night lawsuit In
Justice DeGaw's court several days
ago. The dog was sold to her by
Nora McDougal. VINO for several
months lived with Mark III. Randall
as his wife. Miss McDougal admitted
that much on the stand. She testified
that after a quarrel she and Randall
decided TO separate. and as he had
no money TO give her. he presented
her with the dog. Thea she sold II
to Miss Price. Randall asked for the
dog on the ground that Miss Nc
Dougal had no right 10 sell IL. but the
court held otherwise
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
see the Fireworks in Comfort.

Tuesday evening, Aug. IL, the White
Star Line steamer Owana will leave
Griswold-st. wharf at 8:l5 and the
Tashmoo at S:45, and proceed ND the
river until they meet the Marine Pa
rade, and then lay TO and view the
Are works. which will begin az nine
o'clock. There will not be a more
advantageous or comfortable place
than on board one OF these steamers:
every convenience to bs had. Tickets
will be 80 cents each, and In order to
guarantee every passenger a good
view, only half the capacity for each
steamer will be sold. Buy early
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
WOMAN MET BY
/. ST0RK ON STREET

Mrs. Middleton. living at No. 257
Second-st.. was taken i'll while walking
on Safest. near Cass-ave.. about
1880 O'clock Monday night. She was
taken into a house at No. Ill State
ST., and thence removed To Grace
hospital. where she gave birth to a
child. She Is reported as resting COM
fortably today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

to ISSUE mortgage bonds there
for, secured by the property and
revenues OF the plant and a fran
chise running net more than IS
years, this power 70 be used only
in the event Of any company faiI
ing to accept the terms OF the
ordinance.
Il believe the. people would approve
Of both propositions by the requisite
majority. | would then submit the
ordinance TO the company for accept
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
MOTHER Of SLAIN
BABE ACCU SES
MARRIED MAN
MYRTLE LENNON NOW DECLARES
THAT JOSEPH DUFFEY, AGED
CHILD
From a Special Correspondent

SAGINAW, Mich, Aug. ll.--Miss
Myrtle Lennon. the self-contessei
mother OF the baby found drowned in
the Saginaw river. now declares that
the sather OF the infant which she
still. claims was accidentally killed, Is
none other than Joseph Duffey, the
man the police are holding on suspi-
for the girl and her lover.
Dury stoutly denies the accusation.
The stories OF the girl and the man
differ widely as to their movements
OH the night of the tragedy, but IL is
believed by some that the girl is tell
ing the truth when she says the babe
fell from the bridge rail, as she had
rejected the offer OF the hospital au-
thorities to find, a home for IL, and al
ways treated IL with the greatest af-
lection.
Man Has a Family.
Duffey is 55 years of age. and has
family OF three children two grown
sons and small daughter. He Is a
fireman at large mill here, and re-
ceives average pay.
His wife says that he handed in his
money regularly to her every week.
and she cannot figure how he paid
the bills OF the girl at the hospital,
If he did IL is said that the girl has
been friend of the family for some
time. Neighbors also say that Duffey
called frequently at the home OF the
Lennon girl.
Last night Miss Lennon told the
authorities that the father Of he.
child was a Saginaw travelling man
and gave them name believed now
to be fictitious.
Matron Connors, OF the jail, dis
covered bottle of carbolic acid
strapped to the girls leg by rubber
band Ii is believed that she con-
templated suicide.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

ance. The company, ina.
strated that IL can run part ~
lines upon three-cent basis, anu In
rest of its lines upon a three-cent bas
is for part of the time, and still pa,
interest upon capitalization greatly
In excess OF the actual value of III
property. and facing the inevitable .
tentative of accepting the franchise
OF of being left with useless equip
ment upon it's hands. would come ir
under the ordinance. If not, some
other company will. for the people
have given absolutely convincing cyl
dence that they will approve OF nc
franchise at a greater than a three
cent fare"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
EMPEROR AND k|NG
HUG AND KISS

CRoNBERG. Aug. liking Ed
ward and Kaiser Wilhelm met at the
Depot at 3 o'clock this morning ane
huge dand kissed each other Will
every evidence OF delight. After ths
two monarchs had introduced thei'
respective suites. they entered an
open automobile and we're driven 70
Fridrichshof castle, where they chat
ted before lunch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
TRAIN CRUSHES
OFF BOYS FOOT

Paul Rabsky. Is years old. No. 1927
Dubois-st., was ordered of Grand
Trunk train on which he was stealing
a ride. Tuesday afternoon. and fell
beneath the wheels. His right foot
was so badly crushed that IL had &c De
amputated in West Side hospital, TO
which he was taken in the East End
ambulance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
suppressed divorce sults.

Suppressed suits for divorce were
filed Tuesday morning by James VS..
Margaret Godbold and Martha VS..
Charles Burkhardt
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
TAILOR FOUND DROWNED.

MARQUETTE. Mich. Aug. H.
Especial. The body OF Magnus Linz
ouist, tailor. who disappeared a
week ago. was found In Lake Super.
Tor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

stroh's quality never disappoints.
You always get the best possible boer
for the least possible price, provided
YOU don't look for cheapness only.
Phone Main 3ls for a case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

One can't blame a man for kicking
when he has 10 foot another's bills.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

Bu.fue---iikc Printiue. No russ and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind. hat
looks right. Times Printfng Co., ~
s~h-. " at phora 1AqS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinityi Tuesday night
end Wednesday, partly cloudy with
lprobabie thunderrtorms tonight or
"Wednesday: fresh variable winds.
Lower Michigan Partly cloudy and
Drobably local thunderstorms tonight
ar wednesday, warmer I'm the north
portion tonight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11
TEMpEVATIH HE'S.

One ycnr ago today Maximum tenn
Dernture, s5f minimum. an mean, 10,
kcso prectpitntioni clear skies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-11

AIex..der. umbreilss. 70 Mo.ros.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14
Shadow Sketches.

Nature was the first artist, and a
shadow sketch was the first picture
made. She Is still spreading her beau
tiful designs wherever a beautiful OBJ
ject stands In the sunlight, and we are
about to learn what she can teach us
Of her method. In going along country
roads and paths have you not admired
the shadows that the flowers and all
graceful plants cast on the ground
Those Of leaves and vines actually dis
play the outlines Of the plants to even
better advantage than can be seen In
the objects themselves, because shad-
ows have no perspective and no shad-
Ing An easy way to arrange vase
of flowers or of leafy twigs for draw
ing Is to study their shadow ON wall
while the vase Is slowly turned until
the shadow shows them to be suitably
placed.
AS rule objects like large leaves
and birds nests are best for simple
outlining. while delicate and compli-
Gated shadows like those cast by vines
and by most flowers are best for the
blackened surface of the silhouette.
Shadow outlines make good records
of flowers and plants II accompanied
by the usual notes on color and habit
st. Nicholas.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14

Humor Is not associated with the
bloody days Of Kentucky in Revolu-
tionary times. But bit ofN1un Of the
grewsome kind is recited by Lynn Tew
Sprague in the Outing Magazine in an
article entitled General Isaac Shelby
First Governor of Kentucky" The in
cident follows:
"A patriot soldier Of the neighbor-
hood named Culbertson. who subse-
quently became a captain, was at the
time acting as scout to Shelby's CON-
mand, and while gathering Informal
ton before the action he came sudden
ly upon a British dragon. far from sup
port. who was eating peach. Both
were startled by the meeting. and the
Britisher swallowed the fruit, stone
and all. and reached for his gun. 4
shooting match ensued. The dragon
persisted In the duel and was hastily
buried by the scout in shallow hole.
Visiting the grave next year, Culbert-
son found peach tree growing from
1t. and he boosted of living to enjoy
fruit rooted in British soil and ferti-
lized by his adversary. The story, we
may add. Is Culbertson's very own.
but who shall say that the patriot
army lacked constructive imagina.
tionY'
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14
Notice to Our Subscribers.

A new regulation of the post
Office department restricts the
circulation of all newspapers at
second class rates to pald-up sub
scribers only. For weekly news
papers, on all copies mailed to
subscribers more than one year in
arrears third class postage rates
will be charged. This nc publish
er can afford to pay and subscrib-
ers more than one year in arrears
will have to be taken from the list.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14

II you want to Increase your prof
its' advertise In this paper. No bet
ter medium to reach the buyers of
this community.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14
In -
Dormitory 10.
By TEMPLE BAILEY.
By TEMPLE BAILEY.


Betty Belle, coming In that morning
from English two" found on the
table in her room in the dormitory q
cocoanut cake, a Slate of chicken sand
witches and card. The card read
Compliments of Prudence Conway"
Prudence was the colored maid on
the third floor of dormitory 10 OF the
summer school. To be chosen as a pet
by Prudence meant many privileges.
To the girl she liked she brought
unlimited towels, while some less
favored maiden might languish with
two a week, and now in providing
Betty Belle with materials for q mid
night spread Prudence showed evil
dence Of high regard.
Betty Belle was from the south,
hence her name. There had been two
aunts beloved by her mother, and the
httle girl had been called after them
always. Betty Belle wondered why
the northern girls thought it funny.
well, we don't string ours together
that way. as rule" Drusilla Davis
told her. And don't believe we
place such value on names. But you
are dear. Betty Belle, only you are
different"
How different?" Betty Belle ques-
toned. and Drusilla laughed:
"Oh. you are SO old fashioned aud
pretty and serious"
Betty Belle blushed. you are pretty,
too, Drusilla."
Drusilla shook her head. mot in the
fascinating way that you are, Betty
Belle"
The scholars of the summer school
ate at an adjoining boarding house,
and at the lunch table that day Betty
Belle told about the chicken sand
witches and the cocoanut cake.
There were four men at the table
besides the girls. As Betty Belle de-
scribed the righteousness the men
groaned enviously.
"And we don't come in for any Of
that?" asked Dick Chase, who had
hunked in his studies the winter be-
fore and was making up during the
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14

RATHDRUM PRECINCT.
j Justices OF the Peace
A. w. Post j. Il. Wilson,
Constable--L, A. Berry.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-02-14

her head held high. 1.-THE gentlemen
ut my home have consideration for the
wishes of ladies', and | told him not to
sing. And he has an invalid mother
who Is just praying for his success. and
he is wasting his time. 1t isn't right;
1t isn't right" And Betty Belle clap
ped both hands over her ears to shut
out the strains Of Dixie"
"Some one will tell Dick Chase what
you said about him." Drusilla told the
small maiden after the other girls had
gone to their rooms.
II don't care" said Betty Belle hot
ly, but when Drusilla went away she
got down at the window and looked
out for long time upon the moon
lighted campus.
Then she rose and took the one piece
of cocoanut cake that was left and
wrapped 1t up In dainty parcel and
tied 1t with ribbon. and in the morning
she sent 1t by Prudence to Dick Chase
with little note.
II said things about you last night
was the confession he read in her clear
cut writing. II said you were not a
gentleman. Some one may tell you
and shouldn't like to have you hear
It that way. But didn't think you
We're courteous to disregard my wishes
and ! worried about your mother.
know you won't forgive me, but l had
to explain"
At noon on the campus Dick Chase
came up to Betty Belle.
ut was right-what you said," he
told her soberly. I've been fearful
cad, and needed good jolt"
Betty Belle sat down on a seat under
the elms. "You see, have lots of
brothers." she confded. "and l know
how mothers feel about their boys :
and, then, couldn't bear to see you
going to the bad"
There was little tremble in her
voice. and Dick looked up quickly dc
you carer he asked eagerly.
YES" Betty Belle told him without
coquetry. II think we could be good
friends II you would pull up"
Dick flung himself down on the
bench beside her. 81 would have tt
be more than friends, Betty Belle" ht
said. "I-have grown to think lot OF
you; you are so-different."
That's what Drusilla says" Betty
Belle remarker. "and don't just SEE
what you all mean"
well. you are SO good and true, lit
tie Betty Belle. You make fellow
feel that life is worth while"
| tnh t, IAr
Belle made a confession.
II am sorry that said such thing.
about Dick Chase" They were sittin.
in the dark, and the other girls coult
not see her bushes. II was in bi
| Of temper, you know"
Southern bloodT' commented Mar
garet Mills.
Maybe" said Betty Belle.
Across the campus they could see tn,
! lights In the mems dormitory. In on,
room crowd of boys had gathered
around a piano, and their voices fioatet
out In a rollicking college song. Ii
another room lamp with a greer
bent head.
"Why, believe Dick Chase is study
Ing" said Drusilla Davis. What i
going to happen?"
"He is going to turn over a new
leaf" said Betty Belle demure!y.
Something in her voice made tn
girls ask in chorus, "How do yol
known"
Because l am engaged to him." sal,
Betty Belle.