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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16

among those specially grained by the
attitude assumed by the government
During his business career, Mr.. Bay
ley has been decidedly opposed TO the
employment OF schemes ard fakes IN
the piano trade. and when asked TO-,
his views concerning the subject
said:
The postofice department in De-
troit. as well as Washington. has
taken up the matter OF prize contes,-
made use of by certain piano manur
facturers and sellers and under ala
order OF the acknowledgements.
known as Order No. 545, dated June
10. 1905. has forbidden newspaper
from accepting and publishing advee
tisements OF guessing or estlmatinS
contests for prizes OF due bills, etc.
to be applied on the payment O.,
pianos. High class plano stores do
not and Will not resort to these meth
DDS that the government has pro
nounced Illegal" said Mr.. Bayley.
they are detrimental In every way
and as carried out in the past were
an imposition on would-be purchaS
ers. Guessing 'rebus,' word form.
Ing. dot counting hidden picture
and other schemes with rewards or
prizes OF coupons tickets. 'certih.
Gates, reproductions and due bills
OF questionable value, are properly
treated as lotteries by Uncle Sam an
the public and regular dealers are
protected.
Catering IL the best trade and sell.
ing such high class pianos as the old
Boardman a. Gray, the kohler
Campbell. Lester x Haddorfr anu
others OF equal reputation and qua.'
ity. have not been particularly AT
fected by the efforts OF those resort
ing t. lottery schemes TO secure
patronage" remarked Mr.. Bayley
"hut nevertheless | am opposed 10 ali
such methods as Legitimate and
detrimental TO the best interest OF
both the buyer and the seller o.
pianos. also am firm in the BELIEF
that any woulG-be purchaser OF a
piaro will. on moments reflection,
realize that makers and retailers WIN
resort TO questionable methods arc
scarcely TO be considered when y
comes to the selection OF an article
OF such Importance and involving
such an expenditure as piano"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
SCHILLER MONUMENT
CERTIFICATES READY

The Autographed certificate OF sub
scriptions to the Schiller monument
has been mailed to all subscribers to
the fund whose addresses were avail
able. No addresses can be found for
the following subscribers who are re-
quested to send proper mailing direc-
tons to the president. George Osius.
when certificates for their paid sub
scriptions will be sent to them:
II. Labhuhn, Adolph Kuerber. Franz
Sesmierk. p. volkenant, Kiepert, G.
Kraft, Fred Neuman, r. Janson. Jacob
Popp, Standhaft Lodge. VIM. Lewan-
dowsky, Miss Fanny SPIRIT. Aug. Kop-
pen, Emil Rigel. Mrs. Kramer and
Mrs. Thiesen. Frank Smith. +. Kar-
shma, Chas. Meitz, A. Bauf, Laura Blu
Der, r. Martens. z. Biesche, A. Lutten-
berg, Herman Renk. +. Meinke, O.. Gin
nam, Il. Mathies. Unabhangiger Deut-
scher bund. Alice Weiser. Friedens
Frauen lodge, Robert Schramm, Mrs.
j. Winkler, M. T. Schmitt, Theo. wag-
ner. j. Schuemann, K. j. Prosofsky.
Garfield Unterstutzungs Verein, Ru-
dolph Glinski. H. Stevenson. Deut-
scher Interest verein. F. Breitmeyer.
Geo. Hotsitz. Mrs. Erdelt. II. T. L.
Thurman,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16

PARIS. Nov. 1.-THE Grand Duke
Alexis. uncle OF the ear died this
morning. The duke had been suffer
Ing from an attack of pneumonia. lie
had hYed in Paris almost continuously
since 1905. Alexis was high admiral
OF the Russian navy from the days or
the emperors father, Alexander Ill.
until 1905. when he resigned. He was
the object OF savage criticism direct
ed against the administration OF the
navy in the construction OF ships.
Charges Of corruption wero made
agains the grand duke. The name or
the grand duke was high on the list OF
those conde mined by the terrorists. and
after RED Sunday II was reported
that he had fed abroad. but II de-
yeluped that he was merely keeping
closely within his palace. Recently he
has shown himself more frequently,
usually in a closed carriage.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
CURRIE LITIGATION
TO BE HURRIED ALONG

Judge Mandell made the announce
ment. Saturday morning, that in view
of the decision OF Judge Knappen.
handed down In the United States
court Friday. affirming the proceed
ings already taken in the circuit
court In the Currie litigation that the
cases against Hayden. Stone a. Co.
for the recovery of stock. will be taken
up as soon as possible and hurried to
a completion.
mo delay will be tolerated at all. .
Judge Mandell said. and want ali
attorneys interested to understand
they must be ready for a hearing as
soon as Judge Knappen's decision IL
affirmed or as soon as II is settled
that there will be no appeal"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
ADVERTISED FAC 7
MAYOR CALLED
EN- ROBBERS
GARNER ADMITS FIRM DISPLAY
Ed CARDS BEARING THOMP.
SONS HOT sHoT"-WAlks o.
H.. WITNESSES TESTIFY.

A number of witnesses were intro
duced by the plaintiff. Saturday. In
the $4,000 libel suit or William r
Garner against Mayor Thompson. 10
testify as TO the character OF the
walks laid by Mr.. Gamers firm, and
which were afterwards torn up by
the mayor in his search for evidence
10 prove that the walks were not up
20 specifications.
Fred Toepel for whom considerable
work was done, said that he was en-
drely satisfied with the walks put
down by Mr.. Garner, and he was con
siderably surprised 10 find on his re-
turn home one day that they had been
broken and dug into by the mayor
and a number OF his friends. he ad'
mitted that defects had appeared In
the walks since then, but repairs were
promptly made when Mr.. Gamers at
teution was drawn to them.
Didn't you tell the mayor that you
couldn't get Mr. Garner 10 make re-
pairs?" Mr.. Toepei was asked.
No" he answered.
Mrs. Leach, living at Forest-ave.and
Beaubien-st., was very much annoyed,
she said. when the mayor and his
crowd tore up the walk In front OF her
place. She said she was we'll salts
fed with II, and no complaint had even
been made. She said she watched the
men at work and no waste material.
street sweepings or broken brick had
been used In the foundation.
Porter A. Tucker, treasurer OF the
c. II. Little Co.. dealers in builders
supplies, testified that Garner Bros.
bought most of their supplies from the
Arm with which he Is connected, and
that they always bought the best.
Asked as to the harm the alleged
libel had done Garner. Bros. Mr.. Tuck
er said II caused his Arm TO be very
careful in extending credit 10 them.
Mr.. Garner was called to the stand
shortly before adjournment, and told
OF the troubles he had TO get business
after the article complained OF ap.
peared. He said that people would
refer TO the fact that the mayor had
called him a robber. and would refuse
to give them work, and some con
tracts were Cancelled.
In reply to a question from Mr.. Hal
ly. Mr.. Garner said IL was true that
he had cards printed, which he dis.
played on his work. The cards read
as follows: This walk built by Gar.
ner Bros, who are characterized by
Mayor Thompson as robbers. Watch
this walk, and II you want one like 1t
phone r.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
CLEVELAND TRACTION TO
KEEP FARES AT 3 CENTS

CLEVELAND. Nov. 1i-Traction
Receivers Warren Bicknell and Frank
A. Scott spent much OF Friday with
Mayor Tom and President du Pont
after taking formal possession OF the
street railway lines. They sought in
formation on the condition of the
property.
The rate Of fare will continue at
three cents for a time, Receiver Bick-
nell said. The receivers will consult
with Judge Tayler. and a change in
the rate may be considered.
The formal business OF establishing
the receivership must FIRST OF all be
disposed Of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
co.s to Workhouse for 90 Days.

Wladislaus Liska. who attacked
Joseph Polak. a. countryman, with q
knife several weeks ago. was SEN
fenced to so days In the house OF
correction by Judge Phelan. Saturday
morning, on his plea OF guilty to
charge OF assault and battery. Liska
was originally charged with assault
with intent to do great bodily harm,
which was reduced on the prosecu-
tors recommendation when Liska an
Enounced his willingness to plead
guilty to a lesser offence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
BUIIDING PERMITs.

James Thompson. Il STORY fr. dwell
ing. W. $. Military. bet. Army and md Reg
John Frohlich, l-story fr. dwelling.
N. .. Regular. bet. Artillery and Infan-
thy; owner. same. $1,000.
v. Bowtkowiak. Ia STORY fr. dwell
ing. e. $. Wesson. bet. Michigan and
Buchanan; owner. NJ Bozanska, $500.
Concrete Steel 81 Tile CO., 4-story re-
fnforced concrete and brick storehouse;
Standish. owner. Hammond Standish,
$4,000.
Same. s-story reinforced concrete
r.: owner. Hammond Standish. $4,000.
Frederick Ohiert. 2-story tr. dwell
ing s. .. Duncan. bet. Van Dyke and
Maxwell: owner. same. $500.
house, s.. :. Franklin. bet. Dubois and
St Aubin: owner. same. $4,000.
Fred. L. Nichols. 2-story IT. dwelling,
3o4 Hartford: owner. same. $500.
Medium; owner. same. 1850.
Wallace d knight. 2-story fr. ven
dwelling. 2s-s Alger; owner. f. L.
Conrad Zassguski. 2-story fr. dwell
ing. 77s Greenwood; owner. VIM. r..
Mckenzie. $1,000.
Same. 2-story fr. dwelling. loS2 Rus
sell; owner. Anthony Weronkowski. "a
Anglo stefani, 2-story brick dwell
ing, n. W. cor Russell and Rowena;
Otto ID. Zoller. 2-story fr. dwelling.
n. 8. ward-pl. bet. Lawton and Lay
bury; owner. Ward. Burton 4 Logan.
$1,000.
w. J. Newton. three 2-story fr. dwell
ings o. g. Marston bet Beaubien and
st Antoine: owner. same. ss,400.
Same. 3-story brick dwelling. n. =.
Boulevard. bet. Woodward and Second;
owner same. $4,000.
Max Barthoiomaei Son & Co. 2-story
brick telephone building. Grand River
and stanley. 900.
Additions.
r. L. Tubbs add. to 1921 Champiain,
5000.
Henry McClosky. add. to 4is-s Six
teenth. $4,000.
VIM Bernstein, add TO Twenty-fifth,
$3.50
$500.
WIN. ]. Kerscy & Co. add. to 80 Ade-
In ide-st $4,000
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
ROCKEFELLER HIMSELF
TO TESTIFY IN SUIT

NEW YORK. Nov. John ID.
Rockefeller is expected to go on the
witness stand when the hearing In the
governments suit TO dissolve the
Standard Oil Co. is resumed next
week. and tell the story OF that gigan-
tic corporation.
II Is said Rockefeller will be a will
ing witness and that for some time
be has been DESTROYS OF clearing up
certain matters concerning the com
pany.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
City Enjeys WGVs
OF Vntue; Only Thee
Early Sess,srers'

Detroit IL enjoying temporary
wave OF virtue. There were only three
cases on the docket In the early SEES
sion of police court. Saturday morn-
ing. the smallest Justice Jefries has
disposed OF since he took the bench.
IL months ago. Up 10 Saturday noon
only one prisoner had been registered
OH the blotter In the central station.
and few complaints were received In
the detective bureau during the morn.
ing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
FLASHED BY WIRE

CHICAGO, NoU 14.-John Bedford.
who has confessed to numbering Oscar
Hoganson and Durylng the body In the
back yard Of his farm near Marengo,
III. has been brought back from Ne
braska and placed in the McHenry
county jail.
AUBURN N. Y, Nov. 14.-Andre
Del Vermo, the italian who murdered
Tommy Page in June, 1906. VIII die
in the electric chair at Auburn prison
at o'clock Monday morning. The
condemned man has broken down un-
der the mental strain.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Nov IA
A heavy snowstorm is raging on the
shore west OF here.
MUSHROOM. Mich, Nov. 14.-Snow
to the depth OF IA inches has fallen
here and temporarily tied up the street
railway service.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich, Nov IA
The ground here has a layer OF 10
inches OF snow.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16

NETS OF such contracts. are barred
from the mails. In Detroit the piano
dealers have expressed considerable
satisfaction over the decision reached
by the United States authorities, as
they regard contests OF the kind men
toned detrimental 10 the best inter-
ests OF the trade. and one that places
the business in questionable. II not 4
false position, before the buying pub
lie.
l.. j. Bayley, proprietor OF the we'll.
known Farmer-st. piano house, Is
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
GOVERNMENT PROHIBITS
PIANO GUESSING CONTESTS

Much interest has been manifested
by the music trade and the public gen
orally. as well. In the order issued by
the postmaster-general that price con-
tests. such as those recently INDUCED
i'm by certain makers or sellers OF
pianos. are prohibited. or rather that
publications containing announce
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
PAY DAY AT LANSING,
BUT "DIVIL A BIT" O'PAY

LANSING. Mich. Nov. 14.-(Spec-
ial.) THE fifteenth of this month is
pay day for state employees and IL Is
customary where the fifteenth falls
on Sunday, to pay the day preceding,
but the payroll at the capitol Is not be-
ing cared for today and no official
knowledge has been received here of
an arrangement whereby the Detroit
banks will tide over the present fnan-
cial difficulty.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
New York and phIlade,phl,

Are conveniently reached by through
trains over the Lehigh Valley Rail.
road. the double track scenic highway.
from Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
connecting with all lines In Michigan.
Full particulars address III. II. Roberts.
z Fort-st.. west. Detroit Mich.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16

SIOUX FALLS. s. D.. Nov. 1.-THE
new divorce law. increasing the period
OF residence from six months to one
year. was carried on Nov. In South
Dakota by vote Of to /, accord
Ing to unoficial figures just compiled.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
RecAPTuRE ESCAPED LUNATic.

PORT HURON. Mich, Nov. H.
Especial. Charles Beeler. lunatic,
who escaped from Pontiac several
days ago. while on the grounds with
100 others for regular exercise, was
found this morning at his~home in
Kimball township. He believes he Is
worth millions and shows other evil
dence of insanity. He is now In the
county jail and will be taken back.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
New Divorce Cases.

Suppressed suits for divorce were
started, Saturday, by Isabel VS.. JOS
eph Paraham; George VS.. Grace
Shields and Florence VS.. Cass Smock.
Cases were also started by Ida Dus.
seau, who charges her husband, Wal.
ter, with cruelty and drunkenness;
Elsie M. against Ludwig T. Burkhardt,
cruelty, and Esther VS.. Eugene NJ.
Deer, non-support.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
$500, 900 LOSS THROUGH
TWO DRUG-FED FIRES

PITTSBURG, Nov. 14.-Fire con-
sumed the plant of the Dawes Manu-
featuring Co. last midnight, causing
loss OF 100000 The fire started
at 1880 o'clock In the paint shop
and spread rapidly. The Dawes build
ing vas a two-story brick structure
used in the manufacture OF electric
signs and advertisements and drug
gists supplies. Adjoining the paint
department thousands OF feet of lum-
Der was stored. This fed the flames.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
Real Estate
NEW BUILDING
FOR C0NGREss-sT.
SCRIPTS ESTATE WILL ERECT
BUSINESS BLOCK ADJOINING
MURPHY POWER BLDG.

Plans are nearly completed for q
new building TO be built by the James
z. Scripps corporation on the vacant
lot at the southeast corner Of Congress-
and Shelby-sts.. adjoining the Murphy
Power building. 1t will be occupied
by the Pierson & Hough Co., harness
makers. now located at Nos. s9-l0b
Jefferson-ave. The lot has frontage
OF liz feet on Congress-st. and 13S
feet on Shelby-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16
SIMPLE HOME MIXTURE
CURES RHEUMATISM


The thousands OF men and
women who have felt the tor
ture OF dread rheumatism will
be glad 10 avail themselves OF
the following prescription, which
will be found the most effective
remedy obtainable for rheuma-
tism and all kindred form OF
blood diseases which cause
pains In the muscles. joints.
lame back. throbbing head and
general debility:
"One ounce Syrup OF Sarsap-
arilla Compound: one ounce
Toris Compound; half pint OF
high grade whiskey. These to
be mixed and shaken well and
used In doses of tablespoonful
before each meal and at bed
time.
The ingredients are obtain
able from any well stocked
druggist. The kidneys becom-
ing inactive. the poisons which
should be thrown OF are retain.
ed I'm the blood and settle In
the joints and muscles and
cause untold suffering. This
condition, II not checked, will
lead 70 even worse compiled
lions OF the bladder and diges-
tive organs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-11-16

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Nov. 14.-Fire
originating In the rear OF Dodd Bros.
book store, Fifth and Main-sts.. caused
a less estimated at 100000. this
morning. The buildings destroyed
we're occupied by the McClendon Drug
Co: VI. NJ Branch. grocery establish
ment: NJ. ]. Olsen, markets; Durham
snoe Co, and Dodds Bros book store
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
Labor Union Charges
Against Stillings 10 Be
Laid Before President

Formal charges viii be preferred be-
fore tine President against Public Print
er StilIings this week by the executive
committee Of the Central Labor Union,
alleging that the Public Printer has fire.
quently and consistently violated the
eight-hour law and the provision that
Union soldiers and their widows be
given the preference when work is slack.
The committee held a sess. on follow
ing the regular meeting last night and
II was decided to go TO the White House
one day this week and bring the matter
70 the DcrSOnal attention Of the PreSi-
dent. If possible The committee Will
COnfine itself TO these charges and Will
not take uD the many otner matters
being made public.
At the regular meeting of the union
a petition from the watchmen of the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing,
which is to be sent TO Congress, was re-
ferred to the legislative and organization
committees. This petition started con-
siderable discussion, and favorable ac-
ton was opposed unless the Watchuen
were willing to affiliate with the Central
Labor Union. 1t is set forth in the
petition that the men are underpaid,
and every holiday, they have no time for
lunch, and # for any reason they are
late, they are sent back home
Adjournment was taken early out of
respect for the memory of Edward Nc
Clelland delegate, VINO died suddenly
last Thursday.
REPRESENTATIVES McDeTmott of Chi
cago and Cary of Milwaukee, will be
guests Of the Central Labor Union at
next Mondays meeting Both viii make
addresses and the public has been in
vited to hear them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
Car Track Plans
Bury BeWildered
House Committee

Buried Under a wilderness Of maps
sea, the District Committee OF the
House wrestled today with the problem
Of where to locate the street railway
tracks that will 20 70 the Union Sta
ton.
An adjournment was taken at z
o clock, and The committee went into
session again Al 2.3D o'clock this after
noon. All tn members looked dis
COuVaged but puguaClCus. as each one
has q different plan Tor locating the
tracks.
i. II Burnham. architect OF the sta
ton, increased the bewilderrnent Of the
discourse on the artistic effects that
would be obtained by having a street
car pTanciUg up and down the plaza in
front Of the beautiful structure. he in
formed the Commissioners that as the
station is cry large and the street cars
structure would not De injured by amy
CGpeTs that could be cut in front OF il
by q street car. After celebrating g
moment Mr.. BuTnham said that il would
help the appearance of the station TO
have street cars. carriages, and people
moving in front Of the station all the
time.
Gen. Geo1 &c Il. Harries, general
manager OF the Washington Railway
and Electric Company submitted a few
wcll-timed remarks on The Thing
Should Be Done Engineer Commits
sioneT Morrow wore out his sleeve by
CODfining II IL too many horse laughs.
The committee finally turned in q fire
alarm, called for ice water, and said
81 was simply shocking how many plans
could be advanced for laying street car
tracks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-04
DISTRICT LOSING
MONEY BY DELAY
TO DECIDE ON BID
City Paying Double Low
est Offer to Remove
Ashes,

That the District Is losing approxIm-
ateiy $500 q month, or 800 for each
working day by the delay Of John T.
TWOhey, superintendent q street clean
srs, in submitting to the Commissioners
lis recommendation concerning the ash
contract, is shown by figures prepared
by the Street Cleaning Department.
The bid of the Pollock Drayage Com
pany for removing ashes from apart
ment houses and residences, giving two
| services q week, is $65044.40. The figures
of the Street Cleaning Department
which removes the ashes but once a
week, show that the cost Of the work
/ for the month OF January was approx
| imately $500. The monthly cost Of the
| Pollock contract 10 the District would
/ be $500. a saving Of 300.
The superintendent expressed himself
as considering the bid a reasonable one
but delayed submitting his recoIamen-
dations to the Commissioners owing "a
the illness Of Commissioner West, who
has Jurisdiction Of the street cleaning
| department. On February ], the day OK
which the contract was 10 90 into et-
I feet Mr.. IWOLey announced that he
( intended TO recommend that the bids
! be readyertlsed. He gave as one OF his
! reasons the fact that George Killeen.
Georgetown contractor, mad demanded
in the interest Of citizens that the bids
be reOpened, stating that ne was pre-
pared 10 90 the work at less cost than
The Pollock Drayage Company.
X. Golden Donaldson. attorney for the
Pollock DTByage Company, has request
ed a hearing before the Commits
sIOners on the matter OF the rejection
OF the bid. II so recommended by Su-
periutendent TwOhey. Mr.. TwOhey has
ben III for several days and is *
peCteI TO return 10 his office the latter
part Of the week.