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Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Scrub sires are quite likely to be found on the farm of the fellow who trusts Providence for a stand of seed corn and plants his potatoes by cer- tain phase of the moon.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The peach crop of the country has suffered its regular annual freeze and extinction-in the columns of the daily press. Packing time will have to be relied on to give an accurate status of the situation.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The fellow who will tole-ete forty dollar sire in his herd of beef or dairy cows may be properly styled an agri- cultural stand batter of a very hope less and sorry type.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Never before have oranges been so plentiful and 50 fine both from the standpoint of quality and size as they are this year. They have been especial ly enjoyed because apples have been both poor and scarce.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

If field counted on for the growing of corn is considerably below standard in point of fertility 1t will quite likely produce larger crop of corn from an average stand of two than from a stand of three or four kernels to the hill.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

A treat that the family of the coun- try resident will enjoy when they come to town is once in awhile a din- ner at the hotel or attending an inter esting and wholesome play. Many take advantage of such opportunities, but many more do not.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Luxuriance of growth in the common garden flowers may be to some extent influenced by the vigor and thriftiness of the parent stock. but is quite likely to be more largely determined by the richness of the soil in which the seed Is sown or the plants are set. A rich soil. coupled with abundant moisture and that degree of sunshine or shade which the particular variety seems to demand. will produce the desired re- suits.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14
The Little Store Filled With
 Big Values

Our expenses are small, conse .quently we are enabled to sell goods at decided reductions.
 Just now we have some attractive showings in Dry Goods, Mems, Boys and Children's Clothing Hats and Caps. Every Garment 1. Brand New.
 A portion of.my stock of five z and ten cent goods is still here. I want to close them out. You may have them at almost your own price. All desirable goods, too.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The verdict of those who have made a close study of the habits of the com mon ground mole is that the damage it does in ridging up the soil in garden or on lawn is more than atoned for by its destruction of the common white grub. which constitutes its chief article of food. It is the mice which sometimes follow in the burrow of the mole which do damage to the roots of plants and shrubs
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

An eastern experiment station which has tested various kinds of feed for work horses reports that one of the most effective and nutritive rations is composed of hundred pounds of corn meal, hundred pounds of ground oats and fifty pounds of wheat mid dlings. --.#
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

Those who have kept close track oi the number of field mice. gophers and rabbits devoured by the average hen hawk have estimated its cash value te the farmer at $10 per annum. In view of these figures there is certainly nc money in killing this bird
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

In estimating the total returns from his farm during the year the owner ought not to overlook the living which he and his family have had from it in the course of the year, an item which In the expense account of the fellow in town runs all the way from $25o to SG00 -- " ----
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-14

The department of horticulture a the University of Wisconsin has in tho greenhouse a banana tree which has this year come into fruitage and bornt and ripened'a large bunch of bananas This is the first time that this has oc cured at point so far north.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14

floor. Fulda received the bags as they
came down and carted them away.
The men at work on the NTH moor
were In the act of placing one OF the
bags IN the swing OF the apparatus
used In lowering the grain. when the
bag was discovered on fire, presum-
ably from spontaneous combustion.
Crying to Fulda to look out" they
dropped the bag tSrwugh the shaft.
Fulda looked up at the warning
shout. and a moment later saw the
bag descend. In his confusion. he
walked directly under it instead OF
backing away, and the bag struck him
squarely on the head with tremendous
force. fracturing his skull at the base
and breaking his lower jaw. His lei
low workmen rushed to his side to ind
him dead
Coroner bennett Is investigating the
case to determine II any responsibility
rests on the mans fellow employees,
but no inquest is probable.
Fulda comes OF wellknown Detroit
family that has been connected with
the brewing industry for many years
He Is survived by his wife and one
daughter. He was son OF the late
Frederick Fulda. who died about
year ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
JUDGE PARKER WILL
STUMP FOR BRYAN

LINCOLN. Neb., July 14.-Word
was received here today that Judge
Alton b. Parker will take the stump
for Bryan. According to the dispatch,
Judge Parker made n statement TO the
effect that he intended TO offer his
services to the Democratic national
committee as campaign speaker and
would devote all the time he could
to making speeches. He said he would
speak outside Of New York. but at
this time could not state what places
lie would speak In.
Judge Parker said he believed the
Democrats had a good chance to carry
New York this year. and that
he would give his hearty support TO
Bryan and Kern.
From Helena. where he now Is.
Judge Parker will go to Livingston
and meet Delaney Nicoll. OF New
York. and the two men will spend
about three weeks touring the Vel
lowstone national park.
Many of the new Democratic ma
tional committeeman arrived here
from Denver today. They will con
fer with Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Kern as
10 the selection OF chairman and
other campaign matters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
WEDNESDAYS ENTRIES
AT WINDSOR TRACK

First Race. furlongs. maiden =
year-olds, colts and geldings u2) I:
Trappe. 1902; High Hat. 102; Melton
Cloth. 102: Indian Hunter. l05: Edwin
. L., 1885, Michael Angelo, los. Devanson.
1O5. } w Kent. l05; Arveight Leon
ard. 100: Ed Shuster. l05, DR.. Mayer,
112: Maxim Gun. 112.
4-year-olds and UP "a: Lizzie Flat
1926; tGeorge Leiper 12s; Dacra. 49,
Dulcian. 1875; Byzantine. l40; Woodside.
l4G. Bilberry. l57. (tCoupledD
Third Race, 1Is miles. 3-year-olds
and up (D: Azure Maid. 80; Terah. 81 (,
IT Ilario. sc: Black Sheep. 10l; Morti-
boy. 10t ST. Valentine. .l06: Missouri
Lad, los: Monsignor. l0s.
oids. selling 90: Miss Imogene, '93
Catherine Cardwell. '93; Patriot! 80;
Autumn Maid 100; Cheek, 100: Dan De
Noyles. 102; Ramble. 1903. Hank. 100;
Hawksflight. III.
Fifth Race. l Amile, selling. 3-year-
olds and up (p)2 Geneva S. 90 Ser
Vile. sSe: Blue Lee. '95; Lad OF Lang
den, 104; Prince OF CASTLE l04. DR.. Lee
Huffman. 106: Clements. l05: Tom Do
Ian. 107: Belmere. lOs.
Sixth Race. 5h furlongs. selling. .
year-oids and up (g: Superstition, 30;
Giles 30; The Belle. 81: Grace Kimbail
81. Stillhunt 90: yFieldwick. 90: Billie
Hibbs. 1906. Meadow Breeze. l01. Law
renee y. Daley ia
Seventh Race mile. selling. 3-year-
olds and up go. Lejeunesse. -sT: Es
telle G.. 80. IAsterine, 90; Adrian. 800
Howard Shean. iO7: Goldic. i07: Char
latan. 100.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
UNCLE INTERPRETERS
AND WEDDING is OFF

The wedding OF Miss Hammond.
OF Monroe, aud William n. oliver,
foreman OF the Wayne Automobile Co,
will not take place as the young couple
had planned. and Tuesday morning the
young woman returned TO her home
In charge of an uncle
Miss Hammond, who is a social fav-
orite In Monroe, and whose mother is
weil-to-do, came TO Detroit late Mon
day night, and went To- the Y. w. G. A.
From there she called up Oliver. rep
resenting herself as his sister Oliver
found her a room ar No 62 Elizabeth
st. west, and after bidding her good
night, went TO his own room. Tuesday
morning he called for Miss Hammond.
and il was the plan 70 have the mar
riage performed at once. To his great
surprise he learned that his intended
bride had been taken home early in
the morning by her uncle.
Miss Hammond's departure for De-
troit was learned by her mother soon
after she left, and she started the
uncle I'm pursuit Aided by the police
he soon found the girl. and after con-
siderable persuasion she consented TO
60 home
Oliver says hew w have the girl yet.
Miss Hammond Is attractive. and Is
said to have property in her own
name
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
PIANO is CAUSE OF
SISTERS SQUABBLE

Mrs. Emma McRae and Mrs. Alice
Holcomb sisters. were at opposite
ends of lawsuit in Justice DeGaw's
court, Tuesday morning. both trying
the proving of the ownership OF a
certain piano.
The sisters lived together. and were
good friends until recently when, be.
cause OF death In the family. the
home was broken up. The piano was
purchased by Mrs. McRae, Mrs. Hol-
comb admits, but she says the instru-
ment was presented TO the latter's IL
year-old daughter. Doris. When the
home was broken up Mrs. Iiolcomb
took possession OF the piano. but the
other sister got IL with a writ OF re-
plevin.
I'm not giving piano to a little
girl. even IL she is my niece Mrs.
McRae said on the stand.
Justice DeGaw withheld his deci-
sion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
BLAz|NG FORESTS
MENACE TO LIFE
NEW ENGLANp's TIMBER TRACTS
ARE AFLAME-BERRY
ERS ARE MISSING.

BOSTON, July 1.-THE worst for
est and brush fires that ever devasted
that part of the country are today
sweeping through every state in New
England. In Maine, New Hampshire
and Massachusetts they have caused
tremendous damage and probably loss
of life Villages are threatened with
destruction, railroads tied up, cattle
stampeded. and thousands OF men are
working night and day to stop the
work Of devastation.
Plymouth county, bordering Cape
Cod bay, is struggling against a num-
Der OF fires which threaten to engulf
whole villages. The historic town Of
Plymouth is menaced and today re-
ports came from the Carver and West
Pond district In that county that sew
eral berrypickers are missing and be-
lieved TO have been lost In the flames
This Is the huckleberry season. and
fears are entertained for the safety Of
hundreds OF pickers who were In the
woods.
Others are rushing trains through
the burning sections with windows
tight and shut and crews on the alert
to extinguish the first spark.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
PR0H|BS OFF
To CONVENTION
J. p. TRACY, DETROIT MAN, WILL
MAKE STRONG BID FOR PRES
ICENTIAL NOMINATION..

In marked contract To the usual
political delegations that go to conven-
tons was the gathering that boarded a
Lake Shore train Tuesday afternoon
to attend the national Prohibition par
ty convention I'm Columbus, Ohio Bus
mess men comprised most OF the dele
CATION, with not a few ministers. who
were as jolly and enthusiastic as any
others.
Confident in the expectation that a
Detroit man, Joseph =. Tracey, will
be named for president, the Michigan
delegation IS going away prepared to
boom things until they return. Pledges
have already been received from some
other delegations and prospects are ex
tremely good FOR the nomination OF
the Michigan candidate.
Beside Mr. Tracy. the party included
such men as DR.. Samuel Dickie. pres
ident of Albion college; Webb ID.
Doane, secretary of the state central
committee: f. L. Titus. treasurer of
the John Russell Union; William j.
Mccormick, president OF the Wayne
County Prohibition club; Alfred Low
Their, chairman of the city committee;
Henry II. Moore and f. w. Mason, of
Oakland
Robert j. Shields. OF Salt Lake City
chairman of the Utah delegation. join.
ed the Michigan men here. He says
that his and several other western
states will go for Tracy.
Arrangements have been made 70
pick up other delegates and party lead
ers at Monroe, Mich. and the whole
party will join with other delegations
in taking a special train from Toledo
to Columbus. There headquarters are
to be opened In the Neal House. from
which center the Ohio local option
fight was carried on.
DR.. Dickie will make the nominating
speech for Tracy. He was for IL
years chairman of the Prohibition
party national committee. and would
have been the candidate for president
had IL not been for his having been
born outside the United States
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
SAYS STRIKERS
FIRED ON HIM

Frederick Peters. OF No. rs Custer
ave-, an assistant foreman In the Art
Stove works. was followed by two men
while on his way home from work,
Monday evening. and at Brush-st. and
Custer-ave., one of the men. he alleges.
fred point blank at him with re-
volver. then ran away, followed by
his companion. Though Peters was
only 30 feet away from his assailant,
the bullet went wide.
Mr. Peters told the police that he
recognized the men as brass polishers
and sympathizers with former en-
ployes OF the Art Stove works, who
are now on strike. The police are
looking for the men.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
STATE Sentiment
IS ALL AGAINST
WARNER
OPINION PREVAILS THAT A DEM
ocRAT COULD DEFEAT HIM AS
cANDioATE-THERE IS OPPOSE.
TON TO BRADLEY, TOO.
From a Special CORRESPONDENCE

ST. JOHNS, Mich, July 14.-Your
correspondent has made observations
out this way and is honestly con-
WINGED that the Democrats can beat
an incapable candidate for governor.
like Gov. Warner, or. even DR.. Brad
ley. who Is credited with wearing the
collar OF the gang that has brought
discredit and dishonor to the state.
II Republican nominee Is TO win
he must openly repudiate such men
as Tip Atwood, Tom Navin. Bank
Commissioner Zimmerman and Rep.
Ward. who have been retained in Of
flee by Warner and are now supposed
TO be friendly to Bradley.
The push that aided the bank bust
er, Frank Andrews, to escape from
the penitentiary. and are aiding and
abetting Glazier I'm his steal, don't
stand high with the voters whom
have met.
The farmers are doing a heap OF
thinking and some talking.
One very strong man told me he
was not Just satisfied TO have the
puHioHSd, IuSt DttduoC no
lacked political pull. while sneak
thieves are given full privilege to
take everything in sight. belonging 10
the bank-but its charter.
| find the people over the state
have great faith in Barkworth We
all know he Is entitled to the office
Not a few have said what an ideal
governor Alfred Lucking would make
and he certainly would-while Prof.
Ferris is more often mentioned on
account Of his previous splendid cam.
paign.
The fight should be made on state
issues entirely with a strong platform
on the taxation of express. telegraph
and telephone companies. and regula-
ton OF the charges for toll-line serv-
ice which has been doubled In the
last two years without the least ex-
cuse for II, other than to pay divi-
dends on capitalization five times
what II really is
| find strong sentiment in the d.
rection of uniform text books for pub
lie schools-as In several other states
these books to be printed In our
prisons, under direction Of the state
board Of education. displacing the
American book trust publications and
TO cost from onefifth to one-tenth
what the parent now pays. In many
states these books are furnished free.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
RIGHT TO CANCEL
POLICY TO BE TESTED

What the rights OF insurance com
panies are In regard to refusing to
write policies in certain cases will be
determined by means Of complaint
which Lee 81 Joslyn referee i'm bank
ruptcy. has made to Insurance Com
missioner Barry.
When the Dreamland Doll Co. went
into bankruptcy a few days ago, the
insurance companies Immediately can
celed their risks Il. J. Lincoln. who
was appointed trustee. tried to get new
insurance but was informed that the
companies would not write policy
whore a trustee is in charge OF a
bankrupt concern. Lincoln reported
to Referee Joslyn and the latter has
taken the matter UP with the insurance
commissioners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
HELD FOR TRIAL
ON MURDER CHARGE
MRS. cYMBALOWSkI WILL RE-
MAIN IN JAIL, COURT NOT
ALLOWING BAIL.

Mrs. Victoria Cymbalowski. con-
fessed murderess OF her husband, was
held for trial at the next term OF the
recorders court by Police Justice
Stein, Tuesday morning. In the
meantime she will remain In the coun-
" jail, as no bail was allowed. The
examination OF Joseph Wlasch, Mrs.
Cymbalowski's lover and alleged ac-
complete, was adjourned until Aug
IL.
The only witnesses heard when the
examination of Mrs. Cymbalowski was
resumed. we're Chief OF Detectives
Mcdonnell and Stenographer Herbert
X. Bliss. of the prosecutors Of
fee. They were summoned by Attor-
ney August Cyrowski. for the accused.
In an effort To show that Mrs. Gym
balowski was coaxed into making a
confession. In this. however, Mr.. Cy-
rowski was not successful
The attorney also demanded that
the transcript OF the woman's sweat
box story be produced, but Justice
Stein ruled n out
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14

LINCOLN, Neb., July 1.-THE Dem
ocratic national committeeman ar
rived early this morning on a special
train from Denver and at 10 o'clock
boarded street cars for Fairview, for
a pow-wow with Bryan and Kern.
The two Democratic nominees met the
committeeman at the Bryan street car
station and headed the procession
which trudged up the long hill To the
commoner's country home. After an
exchange of congratulations the can
didates and committeeman adjourned
TO Bryan's diningroom. the most spa
cious apartment In the house. closed
the doors and got down TO business.
The selection OF a national chairman
is scarcely likely to be announced to-
day. Prominent members OF the COM
mittee favor the choice OF campaign
board OF nine members, TO which the
selection OF chairman be assigned.
Plan Vigorous Campaign.
Kern leaves this afternoon for his
Indianapolis home. Several OF the
eastern members of the committee
will accompany him. but the leaders
say the campaign board will stay over
TO outline plans for the most vigorous
battle waged by national Democracy in
Il quarter of a century. Conferences
will likely continue for two or three
days. so that full arrangements may
be concluded for an early opening OF
national headquarters and prosecution
OF campaign matters. The date also
will be fixed for the official notifica.
ton OF Bryan OF his nomination. This
presumably will be In Lincoln.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
SERGT. HICKS AS
ARTILLERY OFFICER

Alvin Hicks, police sergeant In the
mayors office, Is now veteran or the
artillery service.
IL was his proud privilege Tuesday
morning to command battery OF
truckmen and stevedores who placed
three ancient cannon In position in
Washington parkway. where they
command Michigan-ave.
These war ornaments come from the
WATERFOWL. n. Y arsenal and are or
the vintage OF 1872. II Is their mis-
sion to guard three sides OF the Ma
comb monument. Sergt. Hicks met
them at the railroad depot, by order
OF the mayor. and escorted them 10
the park where he had them set up In
position to repel any flank attack on
the Cadillac hotel
Then he disbanded his army and
returned TO the city hall to take up
the routine OF civil matters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
ASKS COUNCIL TO
SIC" HALLY ON
D. j. R.
MAYOR SUBMITS LIST OF
STREETS WHERE TRACKS AND
PAVEMENT NEED REPAIRS AND
URGES PROMPT ACTION.

Mayor Thompson has sent a com
munication to the common council
calling attention TO the poor condi-
ton OF the pavements and tracks
along many Of the five-cent street car
lines of the city and recommending
that the legal department OF the city
be instructed TO proceed against the
company. The plan, that OF asking
for mandamus TO compel such ac-
ton, is the one originated by Aid. FL
lis for getting pavement repaired on
Cham plain-st.
The mayors list Is much the same
as that which Commissioner Haarer
sent to the d. U. r. last spring with
a request that the company get busy
city To spend about $400, 900 In repair
new foundations.
Since then the company has begun
work on q number Of streets. N4'-
II the present recommendation car
ries. IL Is probable that the ID. Z. X.
will also go into court TO make the
city repair those tracKs for which IL
Is liable.
Both succeeding, there would be
more track repairing than ever before
in one year and "a great number OF
men would be employed.
The mayors communication In
part. follows:
Il call your attention TO the danger
Gus and ueplora.4- 4oIuIC.o" "....h
exists on Fort-st. from Clark.ave. 10
Fourteenth-ave. In many places upon
this line they are filling the holes
with crushed stone and rubbish.
"On Fort-st., from Third to Fifth.sts..
some WORK mas ueen uonC, ut not
sufficient TO put the street in rea-
sonably safe condition.
"On Woodward-ave. from Brady.st. to
Delaware-ave. TO the points In the
track are all loose. the foundation
of the track has given way and the
pavement between the tracks is in bad
condition. Special attention Is called
TO the condition OF the tracks between
Brady and Forest-aye.
II omit Jefferson-ave. because so
much has been said In the papers re-
speeding its condition, but | under
stand that the Detroit United railway
is about to begin the repairing of this
street.
"On Randoiph-st., ,peiweep Monroe
and Gratiot-ave., the tracks nave sunk
beneath the surface OF the pavement,
and. as consequence. the pavement
Is being destroyed because OF this lack
OF foundation.
"On Gratiotave., from Adelaide of
Chene-sts.. many places will be found
where repairs are needed. The same
is true on this same avenue from Nc
Dougall-ave. TO Mack-ave. The same
Is true on this same avenue from
Mack-ave. 10 Mt EIliot.ave.. and on
tContinued on rage seven.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
WATCHMAN KILLED
AS BOILER LET'S GO

BIG RAPIDS. Mich. July 1.-THE
lumber mill OF Jones & Green In
Dighton, a village of 300. was blown
TO pieces at 4:40 this morning when
large boiler exploded. The night
Waterman, Geo. Steiner. who was just
about 10 turn the steam from the boil
or into another boiler. was blown 80
rods and instantly killed. Bert Johns
OF Cadillac was badly bruised and mar.
rowly escaped death
Debris from the mill was hurled 100
rods into the village. one large piece
of iron weighing 400 pounds rushed
into the Dighton bank. and wrecking
IT, The mill was totally destroyed and
much otnc- properly was damage.
Steinsr's llfelesf body was disc over.
ed after the explosion. He had he'd
the POSITION for years
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
Mrs. Leonidas Hubbard TO Wed.

Mrs. Nina Benson huDDaru, WIDOW
OF Leonidas Hubbard, Jr., the former
Detroit newspaper man who starved to-
death while exploring Labrador, has
announced her engagement to Harold
Ellis. son OF John Edward Ellis. NJ. p.
OF England. Mrs. Hubbard's home Is
in Williamstown. Mass. but she is now
In England lecturing on her expert
ences in Labrador when she undertook
to follow the route covered by her
husband before he met his death. An
account OF her adventures will be
printed in book form by an American
publisher this autumn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-14
EX-PASTOR SENDS
VERSE TO JOHN D.

NEW YORK, July John ID.
Rockefeller was the recipient OF
many congratulatory messages on the
occasion OF his recent sixty-ninth
birthday anniversary. Among them
were some lines from the pen Of Rev.
Geo. Thomas Bowling. who for IL
years was pastor OF the Euclid-Av
Baptist church in Cleveland. which
Rockefeller attends. Dowling's mes
sage is as follows:
Cling to the habit OF stu being young
Cultivate leisure without, being lazy (;
Garner all joys that the poets have
sung,
crazy.