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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

2 duced rate offered is practically the
same as the present regular rates
Buyers excursions to Detroit are
arranged on a basis OF half fare,
straight, so that the inducement to
come to this marekt Is greater than
that OF going to New York.
Alfred J. Meyers. manager for Roger
j. Sullivan & Co., furniture dealers
was injured I'm collision between
a Michigan Central train, on which
he was a passenger, and yard en-
CINE in the railroad yards at Black
Rock. n. Y, Sunday night. Accord.
ing TO BuffufU atfviccs mis- back was
wrecked and one of his wrists was
sprained. Mr.. Meyers was on his
way to visit his father, who Is SER
iously i'll in Rochester N. Y. 1t is
thought ne will be able TO proceed
to his destination.
In his address before the members OF
the John Russell union in the Gen.
trail Christian church Sunday after
noon, the Rev. w. c. Dixon. OF the
Grand River-ave Methodist church.
declared that the postponement OF
the date for presenting the new
constitution before the people was
scheme TO attempt to slide It's
ratification in under national CAM
paign, when the present antagon-
ism against the work OF the con-con
in turning down prohibition had
died out" He said that the defeat
OF the new constitution by the peo-
pie without prohibition clause
would result.
A meeting of committees from the
various unions and, associations OF
stationary engineers will be neld
Monday night to consider the pend-
ing amendment to the boiler inspec-
ton ordinance, calling for a COM
petitive examination for boiler in
spector and assistants by the en-
cheering faculty OF the University
OF Michigan. Some OF the engi-
neers feel that Ii Is not necessary
TO go outside the city to find men
competent for an examining board.
and there Is also sentiment In far
ver OF keeping the appointment in
the hands Of the mayor, rather than
handing 1t over to the council.
Baptists from the various churches
OF the city assisted in the dedicatory
services OF the Fourteenth-ave. Bap-
fist church Sunday, three services
being held in honor OK the event.
In the morning. the Rev. ID. II.
Cooper, OF the Grand River-ave. Bap-
fist church. had charge OF the SER
vice: the Rev. Allan Hoben. OF the
First church, In the afternoon. and
the Rev. Francis b. Cutler, In the
evening The debt OF $4,000 that
was still on the church was raised
Sunday by members Of the congre-
CATION The pastor, the Rev. j. e.
Sterling, received congratulations on
every hand for the fine new church,
which he has been largely instru-
mental in building The congrga
ton numbers 125.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

Sore II every mother could
- realize the real danger that
throat turks behind every case Of
Wisdosu sore throat. she wouldn't
v'AoA rest until she had effected q
cure every time child has il.
Your family physician will verify tho
statement that il is positive fact that every
child with sore throat is In immediate dan
ser OF contracting Group. Quinsy. Tonsilitis
or Diphthcria. and is not removed from that
danger until the throat Is cured. Think OF i'll
Liniments or outward application Of
medicines do not and cannot cure the all
mont. though they may offer temporary
relief. Neither can you cure sore throat
with cough syrup or a cold cure.
To cure. you must get at the seat of the
disease. removing the cause. Nothing
does that SO quickly, safely and surely as
TONSILINE. A single dose of TONSIL-
INE taken upon the first appearance of sore
throat may save long weeks OF sickness.
great expense. worry. even death. TOM
SLIME Is the stitch in time.
Use a little sore throat wisdom and buy
bottle Of TONSlLINE today. You may
need il tomorrow.
TONSILINE Is the standard sore NJ
throat remedy-best known and most
effective and most used. Look for H
the long necked fellow on the 20 or III
90 cent sized bottle when you 60 E
10 the drug store to get 1t. "
The Tonsiline Co. Canton. Ohio.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
CLEVER ADDRESS
ON SHIP SUBSIDY

Never was the question OF ship sub
sidy SO ably discussed in Detroit as
on Saturday night at the Board OF
Commerce dinner. Congressman
Humphrey, OF Washington, was the
principal speaker. and his long exper-
fence of service on the merchant ma
rlne committee OF congress gave
weight TO his utterances.
He pictured the dwindling OF the
American marine from the days when
Yankee clipper ships visited every
part of the world TO the present date
when practically none but subsidized
ships are on the seas. The tax paid
by American industry to foreign ship
ping he placed at 100000 a day d.
rectly, beside the loss in markets sus-
tanned by reason OF the carrying OF
our products in the ships of CONNER.
cial rivals.
Congressman j. Sloat Fassett spoke
most wittily on current topics, while
J.. T. McCreery, second assistant post
master-general. and former Congress
man Charles r. Schirm also spoke con-
vincingly on national subjects, George
L. Moody presided
! The banquet was held In Harmonic
hall and was a success In every way,
the attendance being unusually large.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
FLOOD CONDITIONS
MUCH IMPROVED
BUT CAR SERVICE IN FAIRvlEw
AND CROSSE PolNTE is STILL I
SERIOUSLY INTERRUPTED.

Danger of the River Rouge bridges
going out is past. apparently.
Monday morning the ice had gone
out OF the north side CT the channel
at West Jefferson-ave. ana the cur
rent was rapidly tearing out the jam
that had been threatening Sunday.
Further up the river the ice Is less
dangerous and the river Is falling.
Conditions generally are better, al
though there is yet flooded condi-
ton out In = Fairview and Crosse
Pointe. making. the operation of. even
the high suburban cars difhcult. Sun
day the line was, dead on account OF
the trouble encountered. Some auto
mobiles. the owners of which tried TO
get through, were stalled.
In other parts of the city the water
has run of so that car service is abost
back TO normal, the cold weather hay-
ing checked the thaw
A great many cars are still disabled
as a result of the motors burning out.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
BOY CHOIR FOR
westminster
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WILL IN
TRopUcE AN INNOVATION
UNIFORM DRESS WORN.

Something of an innovation In Pres
byterian choirs will be chorus OF 20
young boys, In uniforms. which Will
sing for the first time in Westminster
Presbyterian church Easter Sunday.
This chorus will not furnish all the
music, but will be supplementary TO
the quartet choir, under the direction
of the organist, n. p, c. 8. Stewart.
The boys will not be surpriced, as in
the Episcopal choirs. but will wear
uniform suits. perhaps on the Elton
style. Mr.. Stewart has had unusual
success with his chorus work, and 1t
Is expected that the singing OF these
boys will be special feature of the
music In Westminster.
Mrs. ]. M. McKerchey, well-known
In Detroit musical circles, has been
engaged as contralto soloist in the
First Unitarian church. Mrs. Nc
Kerchey has been the contralto In the
Trumbull-ave. Presbyterian church for
some time, but for the last few monthe
has been studying in New York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
REV. E. w. BLANCHARD
TAKEN BY DEATH

The Rev. e. NJ. Blanchard. pastor OF
the Baptist church in Holly. Mich
died Sunday, in Grace hospital, aged
~ years. Mr.. Blanchard was born In
Poston and had beer minister for
over 40 years. He was educated In
Colgate university, Hamilton. N. T.,
and for ten years was in charge OF
Baptist churches in New York state.
In 1864, he came TO Michigan and has
remained here ever since, having been
in charge of churches in st. Louis,
Flushing. Williamson, ST. Clair, Hast
ings and Holly. Surviving him are a
son, f. r. Blanchard, of Chicago. and
one daughter, Mrs. j. z. Hull, of No.
445 Merrick-ave., Detroit. The funeral
will take place from her residence
Tuesday afternoon. with burial in
Evergreen cemetery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
FOUND DEAD IN CABOOSE;
OLD INJURY THE CAUSE

John Craig, aged So, employed In
construction work for the Michigan
Central at Grand River and Sixteenth
ST.. was found dead In his bunk In a
caboose attached to work train
about o'clock Sunday afternoon. DR..
w. j. Hare, of No. 1887 Grand River
ave-, who had been attending the man
since he was struck by an engine last
Friday. was unable TO determine the
cause OF death and notified Coroner
Parker. There were no external evi-
dences that the mans death was due
to injuries received in Fridays acct
dent. Craig complained OF headache
Sunday morning and took some head
ache tablets, but DR.. Hare says there
was nothing In the tablets that would
do any harm. A postmortem examlp-
alton conducted by County Physicians
Stapleton and Crimes Monday morn
ing revealed that death was due to a
hemorrhage OF the brain. resulting
from his injuries. Coroner Parker
will hold no inquest.
Craig was a widower He leaves a
brother in Columbiavilie, Mich.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
STOPPED SHORT
! taking Tonics, and Built Up on
Right Food.

The mistake is frequently made OF
wing to build up WORKOUT nervous
ystem on so-called tonics-drugs.
| New material from which to rebuild
tasted nerve cells, Is what should be
applied, and this can be obtained only
rom proper food.
1.-TWO years ago / found myself on
NE verge OF complete nervous col
tpse. due to overwork and study, and
s illness in the family" writes a Wis.
Dung mother.
my friends became alarmed be-
huse I grew pale and thin and could
lot sleep nights. I took various tonics
described by physicians. but their eff
bets wore of shortly after | stopped
liking them. My food did not seem
pourish me and I gained no flesh
OR blood.
Reading OF Grape-Nuts. ] deter
lined TO stop the tonics and see what
change OF diet would do. ate Grape
futs four times day with cream and
rank milk also. went TO bed early
fter eating dish OF Grape-Nuts be-
bre retiring.
I'm about two weeks | was sleeping
bundly. In short time gained 20
Dunds In weight and felt like diff.
brent woman. My little daughter
HON was obliged 10 keep out Of
thool last spring on account OF
hronic eatarrb, has changed from a
bin, pale. nervous child to rosy
salthy girl and has gone back 10
,hool this fall
"GrapeNuts and fresh air were the
ply agents used 10 accomplish the
hppy results. There's a Reason. :
Name. given by Postum Co. Battle
reek. Mich. Read The Road Ia
Yellyille,- In pkgs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
COFFEE DRINKING
A Doctor Says II Weakens the Heart

I'm my opinion" says q well-known
Germany physician, mo one can truth.
fully say that coffee agrees with him.
as II has long since been proven that
caffeine. contained In coffee, is an In
furious. poisonous substance which
weakens and degenerates the heart
muscles.
For this reason the regular use OF
coffee, soon or late. causes condition
OF undernourishment. which leads to
various kinds of organic disease.
Convinced of this fact, have often
sought for some healthful beverage
TO use instead OF coffee. AT last |
found the thing desired In Postum
Having had occasion to forbid people
using coffee. whose hearts were ar
fected, have recommended Postum
as beverage. since II is free from all
injurious or exciting Substances,
know this from results In my own fam
lily, and among patients. ---'--i
Hundreds OF people who now use
Postum IN place of coffee. are greatly
benefited thereby THERE'S Hea,
son.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read The Road To
MELVILLE In pkgs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
Broken Down

Over-work, worry, mental Ell
fort, sickness or any strain upon
the nervous system affects the
whole body. All the organs de-
pend upon the nerves for strength.
If they don't get it they can't do
the work demanded OF them.
DIR. Miles Nervine restores nerv-
GUS energy, and builds up the
broken down system.
1.-TWO years ago my wife was almost
ut the point OF death with nervous pros
tration, i shall never forget how she
suffered, IL was night and day, until we
commenced 10 use DIR. Miles Nerytnc
end she speedily began to recover. To-
day she is enjoying as good health as she
ever did.
REV J. IT. HERSHEY. I.itits. Pa.
II first bottle fails to benefit, money back.
:. MILES MEDICAL CO.. Elkhart, Ind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
SOLDIER TAKES
LIFE WITH ACID

Corp. Limberick, OF Co. G, Seventh
United States infantry. committed sui
eide by the acid route in his quar-
ters at Fort Wayne Sunday morning
as result, II is believed. of quarrel
with his sweetheart. limerick had
been in the woman's company Satur
day evening and returned TO the fort
In detected state of mind. He re-
tired at once to his quarters, and, ii
Is thought, swallowed the acid at once
He.> survived less than an hour after
his comrades found him. The man
had bottle OF champagne under his
head
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
BELIEVE FRANK LYLE
IN CHICAGO SUBURB

DOWAGIAC. Mich. Feb. 17.-Frank
w. Lyle, president of the City bank
OF Dcwagiac, which suspended week
ago, is believed to be in Englewood
Chicago. No efforts have been made
by the authorities to trace him as 4
is admitted that SO far no incriminat.
ing circumstances in regard to the
closing Of the institution have been
revealed.
Pros.-Atty. Bresnahan was inform
ed that President Lyle had left the
Michigan Central train. which took
him out of Dowagiac, Sunday, at the
Englewood station.
The subpenas on Levi Lyle and OIL
yer Lyle, cousins of Frank w. Lyle,
who reside in Decatur. will probably
be served today. II is expected that
receiver will be appointed this
week
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
PROGRESS

Activity at 23s-24o Woodward-Ave.
Many are saving $500 to 100000
and even more by taking advantage
of the opportunities offered.
The end OF each day of the Great
Sale finds great numbers of fine
Pianos bristling with sold tags. and
+. j. Schwankovsky's draymen are en-
joying the strenuous life.
This Is because of the great values
that are offered; genuine wholesale
discounts given, and, even though a
customer arrives in skeptical mood,
investigation convinces him, In spite
OF himself, that here Is his opportaln-
ity to buy that long-wished for piano
and to save big money at the same
time.
1t is up to you, Mr.. Customer, to in.
vestigate for yourself. We advertise
our prices on Page Four.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
NEGRO STRUCK BY
AUTO; tE6 BROKEN

Edward Thomas, colored. a porter,
No. $50 Hastings-st.. was struck by one
of the Vinton Co.'S auto trucks at
Woodward and Gratiot-aves.. Monday
morning. One of his legs was broken
and he was otherwise seriously injur
ed. He was taken to st. Mary's hos
pital in the East End ambulance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
DIR. McCOLLESTER
EULOGIZES LINCOLN

I'm the making or Lincoln were
heredity, environment. his own will
end that power, not himself. that rein
forces every soul that tries to do his
best" said the Rev. Lee 8. Needles
ter In summing up the character OF
the great emancipation Sunday morn
Ting.
mo doubt Lincoln inherited strong
qualities Of nature. No doubt that his
early years gave him varied and Wig
orous training, but the great force in
Lincoln's progress was that persist
ence OF will which never knew defeat,
and always sided with right"
| As to his creed, DIR. McCollester as
serted no one might tell whether Lin
coin was Christian or not.
His creed was goodness" said the
speaker, "his practice sympathy, and
when men failed him, he dared 10
stand alone, and trust that the spirit
OF all righteousness was guiding him. .
v. w. c. A. Observes Anniversary.
The members and friends OF the
Young Women's Christian association
celebrated the fifteenth anniversary
OF the founding OF that organisation
in the Woodward-ave. Baptist church,
Sunday evening. The principal ad.
dress of the evening was made by
Mrs. Grace Whitney Hoff, the first
president of the organization and one
OF its staupch supporters. She spoke
on The Evolution OF Christianity. .
Mrs. J. w. Finney, president of the
association. presided; the Rev. John
Britain Clark, of Westminster Presby.
terrain church, conducted the devo
ltional exercises. and Miss Anna Rice
general secretary. read a report IN
which she outlined the work OF the
association in the last year Frank
| III Taylor, trustee OF the assocfa
ton. made brief address IN which nc
told OF the financial workings Of the
lipstitution-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
Bishop Paddock In Detroit.

The Rt. Rev. Robert Lewis Pad
dock, ID. d., recently assigned to the
new missionary diocese of eastern
Oregon. spoke In St Pauls Episcopal
church Sunday evening. Tuesday az
terroon he will speak in st. Johns
parish house before the Michigan
branch of the Women's auxiliary,
which will hold its annual session at
that time. and Tuesday evening In
Christ church he will address the
members OF the Protestant Episcopal
convocation. Bishop Paddock is a
son OF the late Rev. John A. Paddock
OF Washington. His uncle, the Rt
Rev. Benjamin II. Paddock, bishop ot
Massachusetts. was at one time rec.
tor of Christ church. Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

The entertainment committee OF the
Detroit Yacht club is making arrange
ments for the annual bali. This event
will take place at Strasburg's academy
Thursday evening. April 23. The fol-
lowing is the committee: z. G.. Lie
bold, Chairman; o. G.. PM, assistant
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

While the Belgian electric street
railway lines In Tien Tsin China, do
not as yet pay much. the Chinese are
riding on. the cars In ever increasing
numbers and In few years the com.
psny expects 10 make handsome PROF.
tn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

Memorial services In honor of the
tenth Anniversary OF the death OF Miss
Frances Il. Willard, which occurred In
New York, Feb. IL, 1898. will be held
In the home OF Mrs. Alexander Nc
vittie, No. 149 Canfeld-ave. west.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 O'clock.
The principal address Of the occasion
will be delivered by the Rev. c. j.
Tannar. pastor of the Central Chris
tian church. who will speak on "A
World Memory. Mrs Bailey will
sing. and Mrs. NJ. r. Butler will give
a reading.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

The Ladies' Sewing society will
give card party for charity In the
Hannah Schloss Memorial building,
Thursday afternoon. at $3.50 o'clock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
CURRENT PALAVER
OF THE POLITICIANS

Geo. III. Carlisle, who has been a
candidate for circuit court commission.
er several times, is MOI going TO make
a try this time.
rive had enough campaigning, ne
says. Carlisle is circuit court stem
ographer at salary of $4,000 year
with indefinite tenure OF once.
DR.. Morgan Parker has been paying
heed to the saying about caring not
who makes the laws Of the country,
but paying attention rather to the
songs. He is the possessor OF fine
voice and ever since he became can
didate for sheriff, It has stood him in
good stead He has sung his way to
hundreds of votes and bids rair to be-
come a second Homer Warren in the
line of songstering plus politics.
For president, Judge George Gray.
of Maryland. and for vice president,
Gov. John A. Johnson, of Minnesota.
This Is the ticket brought forward
by Col. w. dalton Mann. publisher OF
Town Topics, who was In Detroit Sat
urday night, and his platform for this
pair would be IAN equal chance Tor
all: tariff revision: a flexible currency
and freedom Of the people from the
control Of the captains OF industry"
Col Mann got much mention. not all
pleasant, from his publication OF
"rads and Fancies," In which moneyed
persons were written up as to their
pecuIiarities at $1,000 per head. Profit
and scandal resulted In about equal
parts.
A certain candidate for ONCE met q
bunch of acquaintance rev days
ago and with extended hand and beam
ing smile greeted them. Then he pro-
duced a well-flled cigar case and pass
ed out some smokes that were orna-
mented with grandiose design IN
gold and red. They looked like the
real ten-cent straight goods and ev-
erybody felt, happy. But when they
we're lighted the value sank to three
for-a-quarter and by the time they
were smoked the band was forgotten
and their price was fixed at five cents.
Then one OF the party happened to
notice sign in cigar store special
| In these fine three-cent cigars" and
the secret OF the magnificent smokes
was out.
The rush for Office. so pronounced
on the Republican side. Is greatly de-
ferred among the Democrats. Aside
from Mayor Thompson, who has gone
In TO convince the people that he de.
serves as many terms in the mayoralty
as he had as treasurer, and James "
Cunning CHAM, who Is out for a county
ONCE. the field Is practically bare
Louis Tossy may 60 out for state
senatorship In the second district but
he is not sure.
Upon the contingency OF the may
or's election hinges so much of pat
ronage in the departments OF public
works. parks and police and In the
various commissions, that the support
ers OF his honor do not particularly
nurture ambitions for a scattering ol
forces II the city can be carried agar
this year, the other Offices will bs
easier TO land next time anyway By
the Democratic aspirants.
The nomination OF w. J. Bryan by
the Democracy may enlarge the rank.
of the hopeful as that would mean. 4
general campaign very different from
the Lets forget the presidency" cam
paign OF 1904.
4
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17
IN SOCI ETY..

Word has been received In Detroit
of the marriage OF James G. Scripps,
eldest son OF K. w. Scripps. OF the
Scripps-McRae league OF newspapers,
and Miss Josephine Stedem, a train
ed nurse. which was celebrated last
Friday morning in Cincinnati, where
both the young people reside. 4. w.
Scripps is at present In California,
and the son has been looking after
his fathers interests In Cincinnati.
Friday morning he left the Office.
without notifying his friends OF his
Intentions, procured the license, went
to the home of the Rev. DR.. Watson,
of the Second Presbyterian church.
and was married. returning to the
Office after having been gone less than
an hour. The news OF the wedding
leaked out, however, and the young
couple are now receiving the congratu-
lations of friends. Mr.. Scrfpps Is 20
and his bride 23 years OF age. They
have taken a suite OF rooms In the
Aims hotel. The groom has often visit
ed In Detroit, and Is nephew OF the
late James X. Scripps.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

Mrs. Theo. N. McCiraw, IT,, and
Margaret Longyear ana maid are reg
istered at the Chalfonte. Atlantic City.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

Another OF the free concerts fur
nished by the SYSTEMATICALLY music
house will take place Monday evening
in the hall. William Bartel, the local
baritone, will be one OF the features
of the evening. Tickets are free on
application. and those who attend are
advised to be in the hall at O'Clock
in order to be sure of seat.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-17

The Rev. James l.. Gardiner. OF the
Tabernacle Methodist church. will tell
the story of Jean Val Jean, Hugo's
immortal character, In the Martha
Holmes Memorial church, Lincoln and
Putnam-aves.. Thursday evening. Feb.
90, under the auspices of the Ladies'
society.