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New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
THE PRUSSIAN ELECTIONS.

The electoral colleges which were chosen in
Prussia on June 3 met Tuesday last to
elect the actual Deputies to the new parlia-
ment, and the result as indica ted in the polling
of fortnight before was the choice of at least
six Social Democrats, it being the first time
that any member of that party has ever Sc
cured a seat. The incident might in itself
seem insignificant six members in a total of
433 being almost negligible. But, mindful of
the fable of the cames nose In the tent Prrls-
SLAMS of all parties are regarding it as little
short of epochal, estimate which does not
appear much exaggerated when we consider
the former record of elections in that kingdom
and the franchise system under which they
have been and are still conducted
The three class" system which Bismarck
denounced as the worst in the world, provides
for the selection of one elector by popular vote
for every go inhabitants, constituencies being
divided into districts of not fewer than 75O
nor more than 1,749 inhabitants, each dis
trict having not fewer than three nor more than
six electors. Every man twenty-fo years
old has vote, but the votes are by no means
equal. The whole electorate is divided into
three classes, of which in 1903, at the last
election before this years. the first class had
23S,S54 voters, the second class S56,914 and
the third class 6OO6204- AS the classes are
equal In voting power, 1t follows that one voter
in the first class had as much power as twenty
five men in the third class. The result was
that 324, 157 Conservative votes elected 143
members, while 314. .149 Social Democratic
votes failed to elect single one
The Social Democratic successes. FIVE of
which were achieved in Berlin, were due partly
to the excellent organization Of that party
partly to the dissatisfaction Of others with the
franchise system and partly TO the significant
social changes which have transferred many
Social Democrats from the third to the first or
second class. 1t must be remembered that the
classification is made on the basis of taxation
All voters In a district are enrolled according
to the amount of taxes which they pay the
largest taxpayer at the top and the smallest
at the bottom. Then the total tax levy of the
district is divided into three equal parts
Enough names taken from the top of the
list to provide nethird of the taxes and they
form the first class: then enough more are
taken 10 provide another third and they form
the second class: and ali that are left form
the third class
Under this system 1t has happened that in one
district in Berlin a single taxpayer has alone
comprised the first class and has had there
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
mR. TAFT AND THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS

The reception Of Mr.. Taft's nomination by the
independent and the Democratic newspapers fur
nishes striking evidence II the unusual strength
of the Republican candidate. They almost vie
with the Republican press in their praise Of his
qualifications in ability, experience and charac-
ter for the Presidency; in fact. no other man
could have been named for the Office vino would
have been universally conceded 10 measure
up to its requirements. They dwell upon his re-
markable record as an efficient administrator in
various branches of the public service. his pos
session Of that breadth OF mind and judicial
temperament which will be called for in the
Executive in the trying period of a business re
viral. his independence and courage-in fact,
not a word is said in disparagement Of the Re-
r,ublcan candidate and he is universally recog-
nized as one OF the big men Of the country whose
fitness in every respect for the highest Office in
the nation is not for a moment 10 be called in
question.
Says The Baltimore Sun" leading Demo
cratic paper:
All that the American people know Of Mr.. Taft
fhe man is 10 his credit. He IS big OF brain as
well as Of body, an honest, wholesome. likable
American who has all the qualities which in
spire respect and confidence as between man
and man.
.sTbe Philadelphia Record" which, however,
expects Democratic victory, calls him "a man
of the highest character and fine abilities"
HE is a good man-for Republican" IL con
cludes THE New York Times expresses "the
general and very real satisfaction felt over the
nomination Of Mr. Taft" OF his qualifications
ii says: "In respect TO brains and character,
(which are fundamentals Of fitness, be is emf
'nent. II is very high praise. and just
"praise, to say that he has attempted multi
'tude Of great tasks and has failed in none"
Ut thus concludes: William II. Taft is a man
of fhn Grover Cleveland type" That from d
journal which has for years been sitting at the
feet Of Mr.. Cleveland and has never been quite
reconciled TO any other public man since the last
Democratic President is the highest possible
praise.
THE New York World" is so impressed with
his strength that il calls him President Taft
at once without waiting for the election. which
il regards as a useless formality when Bryan
rslns He has. II declares, conspicuous quail
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
from The Tribune Bureau

From Inc ITlOUnF bJTFdu'J
Washington June 19.--Except for an informal cup
of afternoon tea the Chevy Chase or country
club and an occasional drive through the park, the
small contingent of Washington society folk still
in town is little in evidence these days
Those who have not yet departed. but are going
shortly are too busy packing and closing their
houses to entertain.
The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
Beeknan Winthrop are established at Chevy Chase.
Other summer residents at Chevy Chase Mr..
and Mrs. James Dudley Morgan, Mrs Bagley and
the Misses Bagley. mother and sisters of the late
Ensign Worth Bagley, and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
McCauley
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
A RECEPTION IN PARIS.

Paris, June 19-Frederick Townsend Martin. 1f
New York, gave reception here to-day 10 the
German Ambassador to France. Prince Won Radolin
and the Princess Won Radolin- Among those pres
ent Henry White, the American Ambassador;
Princess Poggio-Suasa. the Marchioness OF TaIley-
rand, Princess Colonna. Mime. Waddngton. Baron
Ritter. Lord Robert Innes- Ker and many members
of the American colony.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
J. p. MORGAN HOME AGAIN.

For the first time in several years j. p. Morgan
forsook the White Star liner Baltic, his fayorite
Mauretana- The Mauretania is not owned by the
International Mercantile Company. but neverthe-
less Mr.. Morgan thought she was a great steamer
The fnaneier said yesterday when he arrived that
he had heard OF the nomination of Mr.. Taft. but
he made no comment other than Good Good
Mr.. Morgan was met at the pier by his son. j. p
Morgan IT.. his daughter. Mrs. satterlee, and the
lAtters daughter
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
MEAT CONSUMPTION.
q phttadstnnia Record.

From The philadelphia Record - ,ro.
T, IA nrovdsntial that there should be sucn pr gro
fusion OF edible plants In the season % 10 get
along quite comfortably without chops OF ppvwsy
house steaks. We eat too nlucn nisa is me United
States is ls5 pounds, as compsred sn ,xi,,, 50 IN
Great Britain. 70 in France 90 IN .Ssssstcs go 10
show that II Is quite possible 10 nakss, riss
cent reduction in meat consumption ~i'
Of harmful result
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
AMERICAN PRIZES AT HORSE SHOW.
Mr.. Winans's Bugle March Wins Trophy
Offered by French Organization.

London June 1e.-The second day OF the Inter
national Horse Show at the Olympic again at
tracted large attendance Great interest mani
tested In the international jumping competitions.
in which Italy won the first round. Walter Winans.
with his horse Bugle March. won the fine cham
pionship trophy presented by the Societs HppiQue
Francaise for young riding horses. and ". ]. But
terield OF Painfed. n. j.. the first prize for
four-ye old trotters with Miss Banahan.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

will have a larger degree of Independence just
as soon as satisfactory evidence Of their ca
pacity to exercise it is presented. They viii In
time and we trust it will be in a very short
time have the fullest measure OF independence
to which they legally and equitably entitled
the splendid and impregnable independence
which the United States affords and guarantees
to all of IFS DOSSeSSOnS
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
Nesn71crk Dsrilp Grinra,re.
SATURDAY. JUNE 20. 1908.

This newspaper IS o'rned and p"d"shea o9
tn, yribvpe Association, a Netc York corpora
,;ou- ofsoe and principal place Of business Ifio-
ane Building. No. Isl Nassau street Nc" i"h'
ogdcn Mills. president; Nathaniel 1"'ide' ser
fcfayv and treasurer Tho address OF me or
co.'s is fhe Office Of this newspaper
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

The Chicago convention viii leave ho l. so'
Rarely has the Republican party eii'eieu
Dental campaign in a more cheeriu anu
-. -. of mind or with less personal and
factionaI embitterment.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

idge. Of Boston Mr.. Crosby is III. son =. ~,
Ernest III. Crosby, Of this city ~"
Mrs. Richard Norris Hunt and Mrs rs,-u
Hunt will leave town for the Catsk1Iz - "a
Mr. and Mrs. Goelet GalIatin hav. take, ,
sion Of Miss Mary E. H.rrick's hous. q, ~
street. Southampton. which they have rent.s -.
the season
Mrs. George A. Robbins has left town ,,- ~.
Haroor, Me-, where she will spend the s,,r,-s..
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Gaiiatin hav. arrived a.
Easthampton. Long Island, where thsv ug1
the next two months
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. OsgoOd Field ls,, -
yesterday for Lenox and are al Elm Court a.
country place Of Mrs. Fields parents Nr -
Mrs. William Douglas Sloane. Mr. and ~
Sloane are expected back from Europe sboy.
July I.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Mulai Hafg wallops the regular army OF
Mulai Abdul Aziz with ease, but when some OF
the mountain tribesmen get after him ne shlps
over Atlas like frightened kid
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
EMPRESS RECEIVES o. J. HILL

Berlin. June 1s.-AmbasSador Hili vas ,, I
4, audisnce bv ths German Empress this af'er'i0"'
He was attended by the stan OF ths embassy
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Society will divide its attention to-day between
the horse show Tuxedo and the dog show of
the Cedarhurst Kennel Club. at Cedarhurst. Long
Island where the exhibition is always made the
occasion of much hospitality the part of those
having country homes in the neighborhood Both
at Cedarhurst and at Tuxedo the house parties
given in connection with the events will continue
over the weekend
Mrs. o. Fl. p Belmont. Mr.. and Mrs. W. h.
Vanderbilt, jr.. and Harold s Vanderbilt
booked sail for Europe Wednesday
board the Mauretania Mrs. Belmont has been in
Newport for the last two days inspecting her villa
there. She will probably return from her trip
aboard early in August and go to Newport for the
remainder of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hadden have gone to York
Harbor, Me-, where they will spend part of the
summer.
Colonel Oliver Payne will probably take posses
sion of his villa at Newport the first of next week
Mr.. and Mrs Maunsen S. Crosby. who were mar
ried at Lenox June II. booked to sail for
Europe to-day. Mrs. Crosby Miss Elizabeth
Coolidge daughter of Mrs Albert Leighton Cool
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

>-r chat n is all over. 1t seems highly pfopapt
that n desire to stampede the GonVeint ront nt
appealed to Mr.. Roosevei'.-lhe f'''i'7
DO tell Who ever would have thouSh' II
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Amid the otherwise universal chorus OF aomi-
ration and appreciation which rises from foreign
lands at the assurance that Mr.. Tart is 10 De
Americas next President is heard the Jeremiah
perhaps should write 1t Jerrymiad-ol Lid
Petite Republique, of Paris. crying alack ana
alasi likewise eheu, and oh, wirra! wirra! at
the Iamentabe surrender of this country to the
snirit OF Imperialism. But really, now, is Mr..
Taft quite the typical figure of the man on
horseback?
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

All over except the shouting, ana lheres q
nretty good start made on that
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
AmuSements.

AsToR-2 -2l5-s.so-Paid in Full
1sI NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. A Tanning OF heeh-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hero
f,Itss~f -2.l5-S:Fs-The Merry-tso-Rolno-
s>(oNFy ISI.AND-Iuna Park. beetocks' sReefieN"Ase
rreamlsud.
nATY,S-ols-S:15-fsirls
,-r.F->S World IN ~ Ak
HAN FIT: a:i5-s:I5-Tfle Niiching fscus-
- 's-2-s:l5-N Vaudeville
ssy-p All n SOTT RE-2:15--S:15 S:15--ThTee lwirs
-.pnTs rF- pARrS-s.15-Fohes OF lsoo
Yankee Prince
TvTlEC,-o-ae- .2o-7se Wolf -. -,
=. nrSO-S SoI-AFr. ROOF GARDEN-Ski-H
NFzT ASSTERDAM-2:ia-s: Mer'N Ni~o"-
:3o-Marz's 1.arnh
stxry S.sa-The Servant IN the ttouse-
waITaC -a:Is-s-l5-The GAY Musicaan.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

The universality of Secretary Tafts popu-
1arfty as a candidate was strikingly demon
strated by the fact that of the fftyfour states,
territories and dependencies represented in the
Republican National Convention only one, Ind
lana failed to give him all part of its vote
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Colonel Wattersons picturesque and valiant
advocacy Of Bryan and Bryanism ought to make
him logical choice at Denver for the Vice
Presidency.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20
Abox1 People and Social lncidents.

idge Of Boston Mr.. Crosby Is III. .o, =.
Ernest III. Crosby, Of this city -"
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Hark, from the tCmbs-or rather the Graves
the Graves, to- wit, John Temple Graves-a dole
full sound:
The laundering tread of the Republican ele.
phant will he timed with the silly footsteps OF
the Democratic donkey. Each party will present
its weakest canddate-the Republicans nominee
forced upon them by dominant Executive ana
the Democrats nominee forced upon them by
himself
This was written at Chicago, of course, where
John Temple Graves has been seeing things
But is he downcast? The earlier movements OF
his sonata pqthctique in The New York Amerl-
can sound a trife lugubrious; but the fndte is
grand outburst of pure joy. Here are the clos
ing bars:
The hustings will reek with protest and person
alities. and all things will work together for me
good of the independence party. which loves the
people and purifies the ballot.
Oh, Love! Oh, Purity, oh, Recount. Oh. Sub
puna DodginSl Is not this the best of all pos
sible worlds in which man may be dead and
yet fancy himself gloriously alive?
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Mrs. George A. Robbins has left town s,r D..
Harbor, Me-. where she will spend the sun,,,..
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Colonel Oliver Payne will probably take poss
sion of his villa at Newport the first of next wee
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Mrs. Richard Morris Hunt and Mrs I5v,nx..
Hunt will leave town for the CatskuIz ,osse"a
New-York tribune., 1908-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs John Hadden have gone to York
Harbor, Me-. where they will spend part of the
summer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
FIRE DAMAGES HOTEL
VINCENT, IN SAGINAW

SAGINAW. Mich. Jan, 2l.-The
Hotel Vincent, ivestory building
and the most modern hotel in The
city, owned by David Rust, OF Detroit,
narrowly escaped destruction by fire
last night The flames gave the de-
partment long and hard fight. the
basement being Quilted and the lobby
and other portions of the first floor
including the extensively furnished
writing and toilet rooms and cigar
stand, being wrecked.
The loss Is placed at $4,000. The
blaze originated in the house carpen
fer's shop. The fire will force the
hotel to close temporarily. The origin
is unknown. but it had great Roadway
in the basement when discovered. and
had 1t occurred in the night nothing
could have saved the building. The
loss is covered by insurance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
WITH PITCHFORK HE
CAPTURES TWO ROBBERS

vASSAR, Mich, Jan. 21.-Vester
Moore, farmer living four miles
from town, finds a pitchfork quite as
convenient and adaptable as a gun.
With it he took prisoner two men Civ.
ing their names az Richard Forbes, o.
Port Huron, and Charles Goodenongh.
of Detroit They are now In the Tns-
cola county Jail y Caro-.
Moore missed valuable robe and a
pair OF blankets. He looked for traces
OF thieves, but could not find anything
tangible-to work on. He jabbed here
and there. loosening the hay, when
his fork struck something
Two men jumped up and rushed at
him, but he was their match. Braclng
himself, with pitchfork poised, he made
them halt Then. OF the point OF the
fork, he bade them follow him down
the ladder and into the house. They
followed. The men told the officers
they intended to sell the goods in De-
troit They were given 40 days.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
FOR WORKING sss
saBs MEN And WOMEN
LABOR BANK TO- .
CLOSE ITS DOORS
UNION MEN FAIL TO SUPPORT
cHIcAeo's EXPERIMENTAL
INSTITUTION.

CHICAGO. July 2i.-The AFFAIRS OF
the Commonwealth Trust and Savings
bank. an institution organized two
years ago as a strictly union labor
bank, are TO be wound up and the cor
poration dissolved. The stockholders
so decided at their annual meeting
here.
The experiment has cost the stock
holders about $4,000. They will re-
ceive approximately go cents on the
dollar, OF the $500. 900 required 10 do
business as state bank. sl2s,o00 had
been subscribed. Only about $4,000
was actually paid In.
The chief reason for the lack OF sue
cess in the enterprise, as given by j.
j. Sonsteby, director and the banks
attorney, was that 'unionism had not
progressed sufficiently as yet TO enter
the bank business" Labor unions
lacked confidence, he said, and failed
10 support the institution.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
UNION LABOR KICKS
ON SHERMAN FOR p. M

PORT HURON, Mich, Jan. 21.--An-
other chapter was added TO the hight
for the postmasters job, when the or
ganized labor element OF this city,
through President p. j. Mccormick.
of the Trades and Labor council, sent
a formal protest TO William Alden
Smith against the appointment OF l.
A. Sherman as postmaster here. fhe
union labor men declare that Mr.. Sher-
man is an enemy TO union labor and
has repeatedly insulted them In mis-
newspaper without cause or reason.
At meeting Of 22 presidents OF local
labor unions resolutions were adopted
and sent to Senator Smith.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
BILL TO TAKE CARE OF
FORMER PRESIDENTS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-A bill TO
secure proper representation OF the
United States at international confer
ences and for the proper employment
OF former presidents OF the United
states. was introduced by Senator Nc
Creary, OF Kentucky.
II provides that former presidents
of the United States shall be ex-ofncio
representatives for life at Pan-Amerl.
can and other international confer
ences in which the United States may
participate. Four other members OF
this commission are also provided for,
all to receive $4,000 annually and ex'
penses. They are to take up all cues
lions looking to international peace.
The same bill was introduced In the
house by Rep. Bartholdt OF Missouri.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
ADM. 1EREsFO OR D
MAY LOSE HIS
POST Z
REPORTED sir ARTHUR MOORE
WILL plSPLAcE HIM AS HEAD
OF CHANNEL FLEET SCOTS
REBUkE CAUSE.

LONDON, Jan 2l.--It Is rumored
that Lord Charles Deresford will re-
tire from the command OF the Chan
mel feet, and that Admiral Sir Arthur
Moore. commander OF the China sta
ton, will succeed him. II is said hat
Sir Arthur has been ordered 10 come
home, and hold himself in readiness
10 take charge of the channel feet.
Lord Charles Beresford refuses
either TO confirm or deny this rumor,
but II finds a good deal OF credence
among nava! men. There are some
who believe the story, because they
know that Lord Charles has been In
poor health for the last six weeks.
Most persons, however. who give
credence 10 the report regard the ad-
mirafs retirement as quite a natural
outcome OF the recent misunderstood
Ing between Sir Percy Scott and him
self.
Sir Percy. II will be recalled, hoisted
a signal which Lord Charles regarded
as insubordinate. and also disrespect
full TO the German emperor. who al
that moment was on his way 10 visit
his uncle at Windsor castle.
Sir Percy's friends in the navy, and
particularly at the admiralty. greatly
resented the reprimand which was
visited upon him by Admiral Bercs.
ford. II is suggested that finally they
have secured Lord Charles retire
ment.
The Beresford- Scott row was caused
| by the act OF Sir Percy i'm sending the
~ MAJ ,f..s. y
pears TO be more in demand than gun
merry, so YOU had better come In IN
| time 10 look pretty by Nov. 3" when
admiral LORD Charles Beresford on
] Nov. last signaIed him 10 prepare
the fleet for receiving the German en-
peror who was about 10 visit England.
Lord Charles Immediately censured Sir
Percy In public.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21

yania in 1899. and served with a regi-
ment from that state all through the
civil war. In 1868 he moved to De-
troit and has lived here ever since. At
one time he was deputy game warden,
chief deputy sheriff under Sheriff Dick
son, and a member OF the Marshland
club at ST. Clair Flats.
He was the last living member of
the big four" which included Lewis
Gnau, Hiram Jackson, AL. Henkel and
later. Ed. Rode. They were members
or the National guard. whose fond.
ness for yachting formed bond OF
fellowship which was only severed by
death.
Besides his wife. he leaves two
daughters, Mrs. Harry ID. Yates, No.
So Assist. and Mrs. Florence Essman
No. AZ Elm-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
LABOR FEDERATION is
AFTER DEFENSE FUND

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.--The re-
port Of President Samuel Gompers. OF
the American Federation OF Labor.
was the principal matter considered by
the executive council OF that organ
ization at yesterdays session. The re-
port of Secretary Morrison shows a
marked increase in the membership
and finances.
Mr. Gompers report discussed
needed legislation, particularly ior
protection OF miners, and IL was an
nounced that circular will be sent
broadcast by the federation asking fer
voluntary financial contributions II
aid in the defense of the suit against
the federation by the Bucks Stove Co:
OF st. Louis. involving the right ~
labor unions TO boycott and publish
unfair lists.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21
GOV. WARNER SNUBBED
BY CHARITIES BOARD

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 21.--lSpe-
cial Coy. Warner has received the
resignation OF Dr. H. r. Mowry. Of
Bronson, as member OF the state
board OF corrections and charities.
MONTY was elected secretary OF the
board, to I'LL the vacancy caused by
the death Of l.. c. Storrs. Mowry
will remove 20 the Capital City and
assume the duties OF this $500 year
Office.
Gov. Warner, Il is reported, did rot
receive an'invitation 10 be present at
the meeting although he IL ex-oflclo
IL member and entitled 10 participate
ia the boards deliberations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-21

OF the nose and head for many years
Three bottles OF Peruna cured me,
after had considered IL Impossible 10
ever be cured again.
Il now always keep Peruna in the
house, and recommend IL 20 every ore
suffering from catarrh.
"As soon as one Of my children com
mence TO cough give them Peruns.
and II is soon gone.
This medicine is surely a great boon
TO suffering humanity"
Could Not Sleep For Cough.
Mrs. Emma Martin. Odessa. Mo.
writes. For two years l doctored my
cough. which cost me many dollars
but SUI | seemed. to get worse. MY
cough was so bad / could not sleep,
Finally i purchase a bottle OF Peruna.
In short while I felt better, and after
had taken a second bottle felt en-
tfrely we'll"