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The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

When the curtain went up In the
Temple theater Monday afternoon
that popular playhouse was filed with
society people of the city who had
come to inspect the work of the vari-
Gus artists who have been entrusted
with the decorations and remodeling
of the house and also to enjoy the
Blue Ribbon" bill presented by the
management. No one was disappoint-
ed. There We're many theater parties,
and from the time the first glimpse
was seen Of the beautiful new drop
curtain to the going down thereof
words OF admiration and praise were
heard on all sides for the playhouse
and the bill. The management has
spared neither pains nor expense to
make the opening week one long to
be remembered.
Every act is practically new to the
Temple and Detroit. LA Sorciere.'
Ida Fuller, who has not appeared here
In years, was the real sensation Of
the performance, In her fire dances.
This is one Of the prettiest and most
spectacular acts ever seen on the
vaudeville stage In Detroit. It's de-
cidedly mysterious how this young
woman floats through the air, glides
gracefully through wreathing smoke
and is finally lost In the flaming Of
Vesuvius. The lighting and setting
of this act are unusually attractive.
the daintiest rainbow tints being
shown in Miss Fuller's costumlng as
she performs the various evolutions in
the creations. THE Butterflies" The
Spirit OF the Storm" and THE Sorcer-
ess OF Vesuvius."
1t must not be presumed, however,
that Miss Fuller occupies the whole
attention. Ralph G. Herr. late prin-
cipal in THE Soul Kiss" made his
first appearance before a Detroit audi
ence in Characterization and humor-
GUS monologue His impersonation of
an old actor, In which he sang I'D
Rather Be a Has-Been Than Never
Was-at-All," brought encore after en-
core, as did other portions OF his
work. His peculiar voice and manner
isms. at once put him on friendly
terms with the audience and there
was a great disinclination to let him
leave the stage even after he had re-
turned again and again merely to bow
his acknowledgement of the applause.
Mr.. Herr established himself as a
favorite In vaudeville at the first per-
Torrance.
George w. Barry and Maude VOL
ford, in up-to-date topical songs and
nonsense talk. kept the audience busy
following their jokes and hits, the
onea referring to the ball team being
received with howls OF delight. Their
act was one OF the greatest laugh-pro-
ducers OF the afternoons Excellent i'm
presentations OF stage celebrities were
given by Sadie Janell. a dainty little
girl recently with THE Social Whirl'
company, and in the vernacular of the
street, she made good"
Edna Phillips &c Company appear In
a sketch. Lost A Kiss in Central
Park" This is tumble OF ludlcrous
mistakes that take Ave people to
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
They Make Better Time Now.

An exchange says that favorite
story which Gen. r. ID. Grant likes to
tell concerns "A railroad in the south,
so slow that finally a prominent south
ern planter wrote the newspaper OF
the district about IL:
"Sir--Is there no way to put stop
to begging along the line of the rail-
road? For instance, yesterday an
aged man with wooden leg kept
pace with the afternoon express all
the way from Paint Rock to Nola
Chucky and annoyed the passengers
exceedingly. going from one open
window TO another with his import
innate solicitations.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
A convention Speech.

Louder! Louder" shrieked the
delegates -
Gentlemen" protested the presid-
ing officer, Il can assure you that the
OF those who cant
hear isn't a marker to the dlsappoint-
ment OF those who can."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

saddles, stand on their shoulders.
stand on their heads-their horses
galloping madly the while-and whirl
their swords until they look like buzz
saws. Contrasted with this exhibition
the military bearing OF the German.
English and American cavalryman
may seem tame, but II all adds TO
the composite picture OF horseman-
ship which has as its chief exponent
that knight OF the saddle. Buffalo Bill.
who twice daily, rain or shine. leads
his cavalcades through the most re-
markable performance ever present.
ed in public.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
Ten years ago David Porter, engaged
I'm the confectionery bus I'm Anr
The Coach.

Amy Tooer-That man who jumped
and shouted when men were on bases
must have had wheels.
Yalevard-Er-I guess likely he
was the coach. don't you know.-Ex-
change.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
Excursion to Chatham

STR. CITY OF CHATHAM makes a
round trio from Detroit to Chatham
every Friday and Saturday, leaving
foot OF Randolph street at s a. m. re-
turning. leaves Chatham at y. m.
Fare, round trip. 76c: one way. 50c.
One way trip from Detroit on Sunday
morning at 4 o'clock and on Monday
and "wednesday at 3 y. m. JOHN
eTEvENsON. Agent. Il. Of Randolp oh st
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
LAKE AND RIVER STEAMERS.
AA0 Bay CITY Division

Leave Detroit Tuesdays and Fridays 1T
10 O. m. for Sc. Clair, Port Huron, Lex
1ngton, Port Saniiac, Forester, Forest
CITY.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

It's astonishing how quickly posses
sion will decrease the value OF most
things.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

y Job Printing done right Times Print
tar Co. Is John R-st. Phone 1893.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
Sf.tO to CLEVELAND

VIA PUT-IN-BAY. str. Frank E. Kirby
.. m. Ashley a Dustin. foot First.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

lob rriptfss cone right. rs.es rxsst-
s,9 Co. Is John R-st Phone t<sA
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28
I al Ite m S

hand concertst Tuesday evening, Clark
parks Wednesday afternoon, beiie
Isle.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-28

Tn former home Of former Senato
Thomas w. Palmer, at Woodwnr
and Putnam-aves.. has been place
on the market and will be sold TO tn
highest bidder. A rumor has bee
in circulation that the property woul
be turned over to the city as sit
for a public building. but the senate
saws he has no such intention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
WILL UPHOLD UMPIREs.
President Tracy Sounds Warning to
 Managers.

President w. J. Tracy of the Con- necticut league delivered an ultima tum to managers of the teams around the circuit and there is no doubt that it will bring better baseball and less trouble to the league. It is said that no msnager's whims will be needed henceforth in making assignments of umpires, with a $50 fine to follow any refusal of a manager to let his team work under the official assigned.
 "The supervisor has to spend a good part of his time figuring assign ments so that each manager will be satisfied" said the league president. Dan 0'Neil will say he doesn't want this man, Jim Clarkin will say he doesn't want another one and Jim 0'Rourke will say he doesn't want another. It has even gone so far that managers have stated they will not allow certain umpires on their grounds. Now I want to say that anything of the kind in the fu- ture will mean a $50 fine and 1t doesn't make any difference who the manager may be.
 If the league directors don't like this they can have my resignation. As long as I am president. the um- pires will be upheld If they are doing their work properly. And when I say this I realize that mo umpire is perfect. But We have a good stan. and hereafter the men are going to be sent around the circuit with no regard to the wishes of the mana gers.
 Mir Tracy had heard of the Con- nor-Rorty case on Hampden park Monday, but said he had heard noth- ing officially and couldn't say what would be done until he received a re- port from the umpire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

ruurs los1nE 11neT svsry 1ay fhsf yuur tenement M vacznE Let fbs psmexaf end ts1aHt { dzyE fs<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

ing of the rest of the street by the city, in accordance with the general statutes, using along the rail the same type of grooved brick construc- tion as is now used in South Main street, in said city, south of Wash ington street.
 In consideration of the foregoing undertakings and agreements on the part of the said New York. New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad com pany, on its part to be performed and carried out, the said city of. Wa terbury agrees:
 l. That the appeal taken by the said New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company from the action of the mayor and board of aldermen of said city of Water bury upon the application of said company to extend its street railway tracks in Thomaston avenue, from Sheffield street northerly, and now pending before the board of railroad commissioners of the state of Con- necticut, shall be decided in favor of the said railroad company, sub- ject, however, to the conditions, ob- legations and agreements of the said railroad company, as hereinbefore set forth, pertaining to such exten- sion.
 2. That in the suit now pending in the district court of Waterbury between the said city of Waterbury and said New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, and wherein a temporary injunction was granted restraining said company from constructing and extending its tracks southerly from the said town line, judgment shall be entered by the court in favor of the said New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road company, without further cost or expense to the said city.
 3. That it will immediately with draw the two appeals now pending in the superior court at Waterbury and taken by the said city from the orders of the said board of railroad commissioners passed July 22, 1907, and July 23, 1907, upon the appli- cations of the said railroad company to extend its double track on North Willow street and to determine the method of its construction, it being understood and agreed that the said orders of the board of railroad com missioners shall he final and binding upon both parties to this agreement, subject. however. to any changes of notifications as may be heretofore particularly set forth in this agree ment.
 In witness whereof, said parties have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written.
 New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
MAN IS IDENTIFIED.
James Sweeney Was the Person
 Killed on Cheshire Trolley Line.

James Hanlon of Bridgeport called at Lunnyis morgue on Grand street this morning and identified the body of the man killed by a trolley car Monday night on the Cheshire road, as that of James Sweeney, a veteran of the civil war and for some time a resident of Bridgeport. Han Ion, who is here in search of em- ployment, said he saw an account Of the accident in the papers and from the description given he had a no. tion that it might be Mir Sweeney and dropped in to see. He said that Sweeney had the letters "J. s." tat tooed on his arm and upon investi. gation this was found to be so. The fact, too that marks on his clothing show that they were bought at the store of Samuel Harris of Bridge port furnishes additional proof that Hanlon is right. Tn any case there was no doubt in the mans own mind, but curiously enough he didn't know the street in which the dead man lived, but he did claim that he was we'll known in the Park City and that no trouble would be ex- perienced in finding his relatives there. The police communicated with the Bridgeport officials, but they have not yet received anything very definite. The records contain the name of a James Sweeney, who served in the Fifth Connecticut reg tment. and states that he enlisted from wolcott. He was twice wound ed and has a pension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
fly of Waterbury.
Mayor.

Mayor.
 Mayor Thoms and Mr Kellogg ad- vised the board that the proposition Is about all the city could reason- ably expect to get. It was also stat ed that the engineer considers it a fair way out of the snsrl.
 Commissioner Lawlor inquired If 1t wasn't possible to tack on a con- dition that the company finish the Baldwin street line. but Mfr Kellogg said no. adding that that matter will have to be fought out in the courts. IL was voted io report the conditions favorably to the alder men. the understanding being that the mayor will call a special meeting of that board for next Monday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
BARLEY WILL CASE
Attorney Williams and Witness
 Sheridan Had Lively Time.

John Earley's side of his conten- tion that his wife's mind was rem dered unfavorable to him when she was making her will by the undue influence of her sister, Mrs Maria Mcdonald of .Thomaston, and Attor- ney James E. Russell, was closed this forenoon in the superior court. Frank Sheridan, well known in the Brooklyn district, was the last wit ness for Barley, and he will remem- Der his encounter with Attorney Will Hams for many day. He told how Mrs Barley held the pen between her fingers when she was making her mark on her will, and how it was placed there by Attorney Russell, who drew up the document. It was very hard for Attorney Williams, counsel for the will with MT Russell, to understand exactly what Sheridan meant and he told Sheridan to take his, Williams's, hand and show the jury how Mrs Barley held the pen. Sheridan did so, and it was as plain as pikestaff, but still MT Williams was not satisfied. Finally Sheridan said that he could not go into all of the details of the position because Mrs Barley was in recumbent posi- tion in her bed at the. time, whereas MT Williams was standing up and outside the witness box. MT Will Hams thereupon assumed the chair in the box and as much as possible a recumbent position therein. Then Sheridan placed a few books upon a supposed coverlet, which was sup posed to be laid over Mir Williams just as if he were in bed. Then over the books was laid a paper which was supposed to be the last will and testament of Mrs Barley, and in this position Sheridan placed a pen between MT Williams's fingers, just as he said MT Russell placed a pen between Mrs Earley's fingers. While MT Williams was in this atti- tude Sheridan, in response to ques- tions, stated that after the pen had been placed in the woman's fingers as stated, it remained motionless there for moment or so, and then Attorney Russell placed his hand upon hers and guided the pen so as to make cross, signifying her mark. This was after the witnesses had signed their names to the will.
 After all this trouble and drama, MT Williams contended that this was different version of the affair from what Sheridan had already given, but Sheridan held his ground and could not be shaken.
 After he had left the stand, testi- mony for the will began, the first witness being John Dodds of Wash ington avenue. He was followed by his wife. and then came Dr F. C.. Graves, Miss Clara Dodge, stenogra- pher for Bronson & Lewis; William B. Merriman, teller at the Waterbury Savings bank; William NJ. Hodges. clerk at the Citizens National bank, and Attorney L. l.. Lewis. The lat ter testified that Mrs Barley called at his office on June 5, 1906, and left directions for her will to be drawn. In that will Mrs Barley left s2OO to her husband, which, as far as Mir Lewis could recall, was in payment of SlOO her husband had put in their property At that time she was mentally sound. The bank clerks testified to Mrs Earley's financial transaction to contradict statements made by Barley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
THE POLICE COURT.
Meat Outer Out of Work Told to
 Leave Town.

Thomas Ferguson was found hav- ing a nap in a railroad car at the Meriden switch this morning and in the city court he was given 90 days in jail by Judge Peasley for tres pass on railroad property.
 John Driscoll. whose face might be taken for a football at the end of the season 1t was in such d ragged condition, was picked up in the rear Of a drug store on North Main street last evening. He was also committed to jail for 30 days for intoxIcation.
 Henry Rugg. who said he Is a meat cutter out of a job and be- longs in New Haven. was told to quit town. He was also up for drunken ness
 When Mary Smith was accused of street walking and intoxication she laughed heartily II vas a great Joke to her. evidently. Oficer Heal. ey said he found her on Cemetery road last night and that for fhe past few weeks she has been hanging around saloon hack doors ia the west kud. She vas fined s5 and costs and kixez 90 days ia jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
KELLY POSTS FORFEIT.
Anxious to Make a Match With Alex
 Swanson of Naugatuck.

That John F.. Kelly means business In his statement that he can beat Alex Swanson. his old rival in the wrest- ling game. was very evident today when he posted a forfeit of S25 ta bind a match with Swanson. under rules and arrangements to be made later. He wants the match to take place as speedily as possible and In his def asks Swanson 10 come to time now or quit his hiuning. There is not much doubt. but that Swausoa viii accppt the ehallenge for he te- Iieres he Is Kelly's master at the game and if those two old rivals of the mat ever do come together tacuc viii be things doing for sure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Dinner Sets.

We carry most complete line of these goods in beautiful patterns, at tractively decorated. All these goods are moderately priced. 112-piece sets, $500, 5000, $1O.5O, SIP, $15, $16.5O, $17.50, $500. China Sets, $23.5O, $30.OO and $35.O0.
 It is always a pleasure for us to show the line whether you intend to buy or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Certificate of IneorporatIon.

The Bridgeport Wire Bound Box company of Bridgeport has filed a eertifczte of incorporation in the office of the secretary of the sts.e. The capital is ss0. .e0e and the in- corp0rators are William Arthur. Charles O. Collect and W. HI. P. Roots. all of Stamford
 Certificates of organization have been filed by the Boston Furniture company of New Haven and by the John H. Brewster company of Der by.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
SHERIFF sPRAGUE NOW.
Superintendent Will Relinquish
 Duties in Capitol June i.


 Duties in Capitol June i.
 Governor Woodruff yesterday an- nounced the appointment of William E. Sprague. superintendent of the Capitol, to be sheriff of Holland coun- ty to succeed \. r. Dickenson. de- ceased. Superintendent Sprague win conclude his duties at the Capitol this month and before that time Comp traIler Thomas D. Bradstreet will an- nOunce his successor. as the office is one which the comptroller fills by ap- pointmenf. Mr Bradstreet said yes tersIay that he had a man selected for tl.p place and expected fo learn whether CT not he would take it with tn . few days.
 Governor Woodruff yesterday au- tharizesi the admission of Robert Al- len of New Haven to the Home for IHeurabies at NeWingtOn- He ap- proved a requisition on the eOmptrOl- Ter far si0.0D for the uses of the psbfiers hospital board and issued a rsguisition upon the secetary 0f war fa4 4ao paper targets for the use of lie Connecticut National Guard He also aufborized the admission Sf Ar exznder Thompson to the NOrwich Hospital for the insane as a state pauper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Anonymous Communications.

Communications are not printed in the neulccrst uniess tho usEle of tae writer is sent siong. uot for publisa- ffsn always. but as a guarantee of c4=sI faith If seeus ueeesszrv t8 rake this annuuncement. eaaasionaiiy slrhough t is the rule with all rspui- nt5s newspaperz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
North Main Street.

$. It viIl double track North Main street by extending the pres ent siding north of Vine street southerly as far as West Farm street. using TT rzii. in accordance wish specifications to he agreed up- on between the companyis engineer and the said board of public works. and further.
 That it will pave said North Main street, between Farm and Vine streets. simultaneously with the paw
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-07
CONTAGIOUS FEVER
Over Forty New Haveners Af fected by Something New
 in These Parts.

There Is a new fever in the city of New Haven and vicinity and it's con sagious. Have you got 1t? Better look put. Ii lasts from eight to nine weeks, and some caseso have been reported that have only lasted for six weeks, but the patients have 1t very hard and usually come out feeling much better than when they contracted the all ment
 The symptoms are the same Tn all eases, so far as reported, and the treatment accorded each one seems 10 correct the fever, as In no instance has the remedy applied to the suffer Ing one failed It Is not tl,s least bit hard to take. You will ln suddenly taken with a desire to DO THINGS and nothing that anyone can do or gay will prevent you from GETTING BUSY AT ONCE, and your friends who are not the least bit alarmed at the symptoms, urge people to fa-  cited and give you your own way In all instances. If one of xese fever stricken persons accoste you, treat him kindly as they may be the d. rect cause of your contracting the disease.
 It is the Contest Fever.
 Nearly forty persons have been affected in New Haven and vicinity, and while some have teen able to shake 1t, others are still in the throes of 1t and their friends who have their cases under advIsement, say THEY WILL COME OUT ALL RIGHT.
 The physicians, who have all the cases so far reported in charge, ad- viee the indulgence of every person in this city and urge the afflicted to work night apd day. After the excite ment Is over and all resume the reg ulai routine of life, all those who lave followed mnutely the prescribed cause will have great occasion for re joising az the finale Is both pleasing and satisfactory. If you want the fever. better get 1t now.
 The candidates realize that tho time is growing short and that they must Make hay while the sun shines" as thls contest closes on the 18th of July, and then none will need say, "If I had hustled little harder I might have won the trip"
 Not much change in the lineup Of the various candidates. although made noticeable gains and will make others
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-07
DONATIONS ACKNOWLEDGED.
Many Useful Gifts Received at Mission
 in June

The board of managers of the Flor ence Crittenton Mission acknowledge the following donations for the month of June:
 Mrs. $. S Thompson, 12 silver knives; 12 silver forks 12 silver teaspoons; 1 silver tablespoons.
 Mrs Herbert w Warner, 1 piece bleached sheeting; pairs towels.
 Mrs Fred ". Williams, set cro- quet.
 Miss Audubon, kitchen utensils
 Mrs C. B Bolner, ? cocoa door mate, 1 year subscription to Woman's Home Companion
 Mrs Nathan s. Bronson, $5.5o to use for girls.
 Kings Daughters, Dwight Place church, $20o
 An interested friend, 20 yards new oil cloth.
 Mrs. Simeon J Fox for superintend- ents room, carpet, three window shades, muslin curtains, bureau and ! dresser covers, table cover two fancy | nfaperles one curtain for door, also other stand covers and draperies, car- pet for doctors office, one lawn dress six new Rogers best plate knives and forks, S10O for finishings.
 Mrs Robt A. France, market basket of eatables.
 Mrs. Cyrus W. Kellogg, 10 bales of cotton batting.
 Mrs. P H. Morrison, one baby car riage, one go-cart
 Mrs. Howard Pope, one bed quilt. one dress large package clothing.
 Mrs, Edward H. Rogers two gem tins two jars of jelly.
 Mrs Benjamin H. Richards two quilts, material and work MT Ben Iiamin H. Richards, 1 book rack.
 Smedley X Co., $13 50 discount on bill, solicited by Mrs s. J. Fox
 Mrs George B. Stevens, 12 silver forks
 Mrs Morris r Tyler, S2oo for kitchen utensils, one clock, bureau fixtures and covers, one hair mattress, six bath towels,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-07
LAWYER ELY GETS CUP.
By Defeating E. s. Parmelee He Takes Possession of Country Club Prize.

Attorney William Brewster Ely Is the champion golf player of the New Haven Country club according to the announcement made yesterday morning as result of the club tournament which, has Just been finished. MT. Ely gets the club championship cup, which he has won for the second time. He has to win 1t once more in order that 1t may become his property. In the finals Ely beat E. s. Parmelee 1 up 38 holes. George M. Gum won the con- solidation prize, beating c. K. Billings.
 The qualifying rounds in the club tournament started on June 13. There were IS of the best players in the club competing for the championship.