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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13

all further prosecutions Of the
said Anna Smith TO the great hind
rance Of justice.
Hibbler's Piano Deal.
The warrant against Hlbbler, IN
dividually, is substantially the same
in substance as the foregoing. the
only difference being that the gift In
this instance was $50 in cash on
Dec. 20. last. This was the famous
piano deal. which Hibbler was ques-
toned about when he was a witness
before the grand jury few days ago
Hibbler freely admits that he sold
Annie Smith a piano and says he saw
ed her 500 on II, making 800 fol
himself. The prosecution will endeav
or 10 prove that he did not save Annie
penny. but that he sold her S40t
piano for $3.50 and pocketed the dir
ference, $3.50 Annie Smith declares
that she never saw the piano until ii
was set up in her place.
Annie Smith testified before the
grand jury that the ring she claims
TO have given Capt. Newberry in No
vember was purchased by. her from
II. Koester, ieweler on Woodward
ave, some months before, TO wear Tor
her own personal adoTnment. When
she gave il to the captain she also
gave him 500, she testified. to have
the setting changed so that ii would
iii his finger.
Says She Bought Present for Smith.
With reference to the punch bowl,
which Frank Hibbler admits present
ing TO Commissioner Smith last
Christmas, and which the commission
er admits receiving. the prosecution
VIII content that il was purchased
with Annie Smiths money. Accord
ing 10 evidence in possession of JUS
tice Jeffries Hibbler went to Annie
shortly before the holidays and said
that he wanted 10 give Commissioners
Smith punch bowl, whereupon Annie
asked that she be permitted TO give
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
FINDS RICH MINES
DOWN IN MEXICO
OKLAHOMA MAN RETURNS OWN.
Err OF VALUABLE GOLD AND
COPPER PROPERTIES.

GUTHRIE. Okla. May IA story
Ter" is told by Everett Roberts, a
Ringwood ranchman, who has return
ed after two years absence In the
heart OF Mexico. where he became
the owner OF gold and copper mine
about eighty miles from Tampico Bay
claimed to be producing ore Of a very
nigh grade.
The story OF how | learned OF the
location of this mineral sounds like a
fairy tale" said Roberts. Three
friends OF mine ventured down into
tM interior of Mexico about -four
years ago. and after many vicissitudes
they discovered this mine After TAX.
ing possession and securing several
sacks OF good ore for assaying pur-
poses, they prepared TO go to TAME
but were attacked by Yaqui Indians
Two of the partners were killed out.
right. and the third barely escaped
with his life.
The survivor narrated his adven-
lures 10 me, and the result was that
| went TO Mexico. | searched the
State OF Tampico for over two years
for the fabulous mines, and was be-
coming disheartened when ran
across both. | spent a month at the
mines. leaving as many indications as
possible that they belonged 10 me, and
then departed.
En- route 10 Tampico | was also
attacked by Yaquis, but after mucn
parleying succeeded TO gaining the
friendship OF this particular band. Al
present my mines are in charge OF the
Yaquis, who are unearthing the pre-.
cious yellow and green metals for
me-"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
CHANGE IN FOOD
Works Wonders in Health.

IL Is worth knowing that change
in food can cure dyspepsia. Il deem
IL my duty TO let you know how
Grape.Nuts food has cured me OF In
digestion.
Il had been troubled with 1t for
years. until last year my doctor rec
commended Grape Nuts food TO be
used every morning | followed In
structions and now | am entirely well.
The whole family like Grape-Nuts:
We use four packages q week. You
are- welcome to use this testimonial
as you see mt"
The reason this lady was helped
by the use OF Grape-Nuts food, is that
Il Is predigested by natural processes
and therefore does not tax the stomach
as the food she had been using 1t also
contains the elements required for
building up the nervous system. II
that part of the human body is in per-
feet working order there can be no
dyspepsia, for nervous energy repre-
sents the steam that drives the EN-.
CINE.
When the nervous system is run
down, the machinery OF the body
works badly. Grape-Nuts food can be
used by small children as well as
adults. II is perfectly cooked and
ready for instant use.
500 Read THE Road to- Wellville.p In
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of human
interest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13

The bookcase. she claimed. was the
nrst present she made to him. This
was month or less after he had be-
gun calling at her place. on his Of
ficial visits he came with his partner.
Detective Bowden. Other times he
came alone and no witnesses were
present on any OF the occasions when
ne exacted presents from her, she
said. Previous TO the gift of the book.
case. Annie testified. Favor had asked
Tor talking machine" (phono-
graph which she had in the place and
had given her an address 10 which
she should send IL.
But Annie, didn't follow instructions
and when Favor called the next time.
he said. according TO the witness:
We'll. you didn't send the talking
machine. so you had better give a
parlor suite"
The parlor suite was not forth.
coming either. but Annie said that she
finally gave him $40 in money Next
came the bookcase. Annie told the
court she could produce books to show
payments OF money to Favor.
| why did you give him The book.
case?' she was asked.
We'll, | was doing a good business
and could afford TO, and | was afraid.
didn't, that he would do me HARM"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
Trustee for Creditors of Goodyear
RainCoat Company Declines
Bulk Offer for Stock.
Remainder of IIss Cravenettes. Raincoats and Rub
berized Silk Coats for Men and Women to be
Sold to Public at Half Cost of Manufacture.

About 33S ladies' rubberized silk
coats that have always sold for SIS 10
$45 are now marked $3.50. $3.50. sll.5C
and S15.50-according, OF course, &c
grade.
Ladies cravenettes that before the
failure ranged in price from sl2 to
$3.50. are now being closed out at
1925 10 SlI25.
In mems cravenettes and raincoats
the values that are being offered by
the trustee at 1925, 1925, 1925, S11.25
and $l425 are really marvellous. and
am safe in saying that 1t will be
many years before like conditions Will
provide such an array of bargains
for the people of this city and state. y
"Out-of-town people may take adj
vantage OF this trustees sale by send
ing cash with order. We have every
facility 10 ship garments promptly,
and we are permitted 70 ship goods
C. o. d. subject to inspection and So
lection Colors and sizes desired
should be plainly indicated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13

Eugene l.. Mistersky, 10 rattle her,
proved unavailing. On direct exam
ination her testimony was confined
wholly to the bookcase incident, but
on cross examination the inquiry took
wider scope and developed some
facts that the prosecution had not
considered II necessary TO bring out at
this time When asked why she did
not complain To Capt. Newberry,
when Favor was bleeding her as she
claimed, she said:
What was de use? Won vas six
and de odder was half dozen. | gif
Capt. Newberry presents, too
Annie testified that Favor first
came 10 her place about two years
ago, shortly after Delray was annexed
10 The city, He told her he was a
detective, she said, and called fire..
quently after that. About the latter
part of May. 1900. she averred. Fav.
or told her he wanted bookcase and
threatened, unless il was forthcoming,
he would make trouble for her.
Favor Didn't Like Bookcase.
..II4e- teld ME what kind OF book
case he wanted and on May 2S went
10 town and picked one out and had
IL sent up TO his house" Annie swore.
Il paid SIS for It, II was mahogany
with brass handles on It. Favor did
not like the handles and wanted them
changed for glass ones, but that was
not done"
This was the bookcase seized on a
search warrant when Annie visited
Favors house with deputy sheriffs a
few days ago. II Is now In the coun-
lty Jail. where II Is held as evidence,
and was identified by Ira Stone. of a
local Quitting store as one bought
by Annie Smith on the day named and
delivered TO the residence of man
named Favor" out on Porterst. Fav.
or's home Is at No sS1 Porter-st.-
On cross-examination Annie was
obliged TO tell briefly OF her career
since she came To the United States
seven years ago, and displayed q
wonderful memory for dates and
facts. For woman who has been
In the country for such a compare
lively brief period she showed won
derful command OF language and a
surprising knowledge of conditions
Every effort on the part of Attorney
Murtha TO trap the witness recoiled
against the defendant. Favor. Attor-
ney Murtha wanted to know what
other presents. II any, she claimed to
have given Favor.
Gave Him Money often"
IL gave him money often" she said.
Anything that looked good TO him
he took from my house. II had a
nice looking comb in my hair he want
ed II to take home 10 his wife and
gave II TO him. II hesitated he would
threaten TO close me up"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
Detective Favor, First
Man Caught in the
Dragnet, Held for Trial

While Justice Jeffries was issuing
warrants against Police Commissioner
Smith. Capt. Newberry and Frank
Hibbler. Tuesday morning, Justice
Stein was examining Precinct Detec-
tive Edward +. Favor, the first vic
tim of the inquisition. In court room
No 2. on charge OF obstructing jus.
tice by accepting bookcase from
Annie Smith Only two witnesses
were examined, Annie Smith aud Ira
Stone, an employe OF Woodward-ave
firm. and Justice Stein. on their testi-
mony, held Favor for trial in the re-
corder's court. Bail was fixed at ST.
900, which was Immediately furnished
by School Inspector Joseph p. Shlv-
ers.
Annie Smith made an excellent wit
ness, and efforts on the part OF Fav-
or's attorneys, James p Murtha and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13

1t. Hibbler, II is alleged, explained
that he could buy 1t more cheaply
than she. Annie, the prosecution will
claim, finally gave Hibbler $l35 for
the purpose of buying the present and
Hibbler procured one for less money.
There Is no evidence that Annie ever
received any change back.
Smith Makes No Move.
Commissioner Smith has made no
move, as yet, toward cleaning up the
department" II Is now said that he
has decided not TO dismiss Detectives
High and LarlIins, and as he declared
some months ago that the ring Incl
dent In which Capt. Mcdonnell fig
ured was closed one. IL is not regard
ed as likely that he will discharge the
captain at this time, inasmuch as no
new charges have been preferred
against him. The rumors of a clean
up are regarded in many quarters as
merely lot of hot air to divert at
tention from the unsavory Delray
scandal. Commissioner Smith. on the
other hand. declares that politics is
back OF the grand jury investigation
of Justice Jeffries.
Commissioner Smith insists that he
visited Annie Smiths resort only once.
and that that was in company with
Health Officer Kiefer. The prosecu-
ton claims TO have evidence that he
visited the place several times, and
sometimes in company with Hibbler.
Both the charges against the de-
PENDANTS. conspiracy and compound
ing felony are misdemeanors and
the maximum penalty provided by
law Is one years Imprisonment in the
hon CO of cOrrecfiOn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
DIVORCE SUIT ENDS
A PLAY ROMANO
MINISTER AND GIRL ACTOR SEP
ARATE AT END OF ONE
MONTH.

SPRINGFIELD, -O--May 13.-Sult
for divorce has been brought against
the Rev. Alfred J. Wilder, rector or
an Episcopal church al Daytona, Fla.
by his wife, Carrie Howell Wilder. OF
this city. The cause alleged is gross
neglect, but the petition Is closely
guarded. and. IL is said. there are
charges which will not be made pub
dc
The divorce proceeding is the out
come OF romantic marriage ana
speedy and sensational separation.
Miss Howell appeared two years ago
I'm a home talent theatrical entertain
ment I'm fancy costume to such al
vantage that Wilder. the handsome
bachelor rector of the Heavenly kest
church, fell violently In love Win her.
The courtship was rapid and before
, their friends knew that love making
was going on they were startled oy
the announcement OF the marriage OH
he afternoon OF Easter Sunday, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
Charles j. French, of Christ church.
The couple Immediately went 10
housekeeping at the rectory, whlch
was luxuriously fitted up by Mr.. Wild
or. VINO was Independently wealthy.
month later society was again start
led by The story that the bride had
left her husband and had gone TO the
home Of her parents, and refused to
give any reason for her sudden de-
parture.
Mrs. Wilder was guarded closely
FOR some weeks by her parents. who
refused 10 allow the minister 10 see
her or TO hold any communication
with her. No reconciliation was ever
effected. and within a year the Rev.
Mr. Wilder left Springfield for Day
iona
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13

An effcrt was made Tuesday TO al
just the affairs OF the Goodyear Rain
coat Co. Overtures were made by
The Great Britain Waterproofng Co.,
Ltd, of New York, 10 buy the branch
stores at lump price, the amount
apportioned for Detroit. 1t Is under
stood, being 1920.
After due consideration, however
the creditors decided 10 reject the
lump offer. This was largely owing
10 the fact that The Great Britain
Water proofing Co. Ltd. were not able
TO make il spot cash transaction.
This means that shall place on
sale the entire remaining stock In
the local store, at 2l6 Woodward
said Nj. Roberts. the trustee in charge.
I'VE have fully 1855 elegant new
cravenettes. raincoats and rubberized
silk coats. etc, for men. women ana
children-and they will De closed out
a. exactly one-half the cost OF man
ufacture.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
Theater comique-vaudeviIle.

The Irish Fortune Teller" is the
title OF a bright little skit that
forms the chief attraction at that
cheerful playhouse, the Theater
Comique. this week. Beach and
Beach. the woman very tall and the
man very short. are the performers.
Their act Is very lud!crous and
brought forth roars of laughter from
the first and second day audiences.
bessie -Sehaffler. I'D eep-voiced
young woman OF attractiver ess. sings
several songs that make a distinct
hit with the audiences. Wooda Cook
is high-class acrobat and. in an
oriental makeup. he combines agility
with buffoonery In such a way as to
draw both laughs and applause.
The picture songs are a strong fea-
ture of the entertainment. Miss Lii.
liam Knox and ED Goldsmith are the
soloists and they were forced TO re-
spond TO several encores
The animated pictures are an en-.
tire show In themselves and are es-
pecially pleasing TO the children.
This house is amply supplied with
exits. There is seven In all. Ii is
supplied with modern sprinkling
system which assures perfect safety.
The boxes are for ladies and chill
dren only. The building is heated by
the Central Heating company. which
is another assurance OF safety to the
public.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
WARRANT CHARGING SMITH
WITH ACCEPTING GRAFT
FROM RESORT KEEPER.

Whereas, II appears upon the
examination of Anna Smith
and divers other persons upon
oath. taken before me Justice
Jeffries), that on the eigh-
teenth day OF November, 1907.
and on divers other days and
times between that and the
first day of April, 1908. Anna
Smith feloniously and unlaw.
fully did keep and maintain a
certain house of ill-fame at No.
10 Solvay-ave.. and that Fred
w. Smith, commissioner OF po-
lice Of the city Of Detroit, and
Frank A. Newberry, a captain
of the Metropolitan police force.
and Frank b. Hibbler, having
knowledge OF the said commits
sion OF the said felony by the
said Anna Smith and being per
sons of evil minds and disposl-
tons. with force and arms, on
or about the eighteenth day of
December, 1907. unlawfully and
wickedly did conspire, combine,
confederate and agree together
fo prevent the due course of
law and Justice in that behalf
and TO cause and procure the
said Anna Smith for the felony
aforesaid. 10 escape with impu
nifty. and to acquire unto them
selves of and from the said An
M Smith a sum OF money. to-
wit, the sum CT $500 OF the
money of the said Anna Smith,
and that tle said Fred w.
Smith. Frank A. Newberry and
Frank b. Hibbler, In pursuance
and according to the said con.
spiracy. combination, oonfeder.
acy and agreement between
them. feloniously. unlayfully
and for wicked gains sake, did
take Of the said Anna Smith a
large sum OF money. to-wit. the
sum Of $500 upon an agreement
and understanding with the said
Anna Smith to compound the
said felony and no. 10 prose-
cute the said Anna Smith for
the same. and that. they did.
thereupon. desist and from that
time have desisted from all fur.
Their prosecutions of the said
Anna Smith TO the great hind
rance OF justice.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-13
FLEES WITH KIDNAPPED
DAUGHTER AND ESCAPES

IOWA CITY, It,, May 13.-John
Van Gundy, of Des Moines. charged
by his wife with kidnapping her five
year-old daughter. Ethel. was arrest
ed here. He showed an order from a
Des Moines Judge, authorizing him TO
secure the little girl, and he was re-
leased.
Judge Howell. of Iowa City, granted
q writ OF habeas corpus to give the
girl to the mother, but Van Gundy
fed with his stepdaughter before the
sheriff could serve papers on him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
New, from the Settlement.

I'VE are not exactly happy on the
way. but We are not too mean to
shout Amen when the rest OF the
world cries 'Halleluia,'
Just how the editor knew We had
'possum for dinner last Tuesday Is
more than we can tell. but he came
just in the nick OF time AID dined
with US.
I'VE have much for which to be
thankful. We raise our own turkeys.
but turkey for dinner is SO common
in our settlement that we sometimes
forget TO thank Providence for 1t.
There is no news to speak Of. ex-
cept that we'll all build up this old
country II We keep the saw in the log.
and keep the sawdust nying. At
lanta Constitution.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
TORTURED SIX MONTHS
BY Terrible Itching Ecxema-eaby's
Suffering Was Terrible - Soon
Entirely Cured by Cuticura.

Eczema appeared on my sons face.
We went to doctor who treated him
for three months. Then he Was so bad
that his face and head were nothing
but one sore and his ears looked as II
they were going to fall of. so we tried
another doctor for four months, the
baby never getting any better. His
hand and legs had big sores on them
and the poor little fellow suffered SO
terribly that he could not sleep. After
he had suffered six months We tried
set OF the Cuticura Remedies and
the first treatment let him sleep and
rest we'll; in one week the sores were
gone and in two months he had clear
face. Now he is two years and has
never had eczema again. Mrs. Louis
Eeck. r. F. d. 3. San Antonio. Tex.
Apr. 1a. 1907"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
THE TIE THAT BINDS (somE).
Affecting Reconciliation Between Tive
Really Loving Heart..

There IL certain couple who de-
cided to separate awhile ago. II
seemed that they were not affinities,
after all. and life together was unen.
durable, SO the wife packed up her be-
lonsings and was preparing for a trip
home. At the time of parting she
picked up their little pet dog and
tucked him under her arm. while her
other managed the suit case.
Why, you're not going to take
Trixy!" exclaimed the husband.
"Of course l am" she announced II
couldn't live without him"
We'll, / can't let the little fellow
60" he insisted.
And l simply won't leave him." she
declared.
So they argued for half an hour. at
the end of which she decided to stay.
and unpacked to cook dinner, at which
Trixy was the guest OF honor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
CHRISTMAS PROVERBS

The love-lIght in the eyes OF the
precious ones OF the household is the
most brilliant OF Christmas illumina-
tons.
The soft Christmas light is not the
least welcome where the shadows of
bereavement have fallen during the
year. The Christmas angels hover
over such dwellings of sorrow In min
istrits of divine love.
1t was the Christ who said: 1T
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive." Again. he said: ''Inasmuch
as we have done II to one OF the least
of these. my brethren. ye have done 1t
unto me-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
OF TWO EVILS. ETC.
fsunsstsr Evidently Had His Own
Idea a. to the Choice.

Ny neighbor. writes a correspondent.
has four young sons. whom he and his
wife duly lead to church every Sun
day. Just as the sermon was about
to begin last Sunday one of the boys
was observed to look very uncomfort-
able. and. having explained the nature
Of his sufferinss. was sent home. His
younger brother. In an urgent whis-
per. demanded OF his mother: where's
Tom gomez"
Hes gone home"
What for?"
The mother whispered. low: Hes
got toothache."
And the lad. as he sat up to listen to
the preacher. muttered. in . stage
whisper: Lucky dog"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
0olNHes and Nerves.

Keep to yourself during warm.
nerve-irritating weather. It Is related
that an Atchison man and wife dearly
love each other. She is . perfect lady.
and ! apologies when she says
''shucks." But one night, when they
were sitting on the porch. presum-
ably enjoying the tender twilight. she
suddenly picked up . stool and threw
It at his head. Il am not insane" she
said. calmly. when he turned = fright
ened gaze on her: II am simply worn
out by the manner in which you snifne
at the end Of every sentence!"-At-
Gibson Globe
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The increased use OF "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. 1t Is an almost In
fallible cure when mixed with Ger.
tain other ingredients and taken prop
erly. The following formula is efYec.
tive: ITO one-half pint OF good
whiskey add one ounce Of Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa.
rilla Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound IL product Of the
laboratories Of the Globe Pharmaceu-
teal Co. Chicago. but 1t as we'll as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
CAUSE AND EFFECT
ooed Digestion Follows Right Food.

Indigestion and the attendant dis
comforts of mind and body are GER
tain to follow continued use Of improp-
er food.
Those who are Eli young and
robust are likely to overlook the fact
that, as dropping water will wear a
stone away at last, SO will the use Of
heavy. greasy. rich food. finally cause
loss of appetite and indigestion.
Fortunately many are thoughtful
enough to study themselves and note
the principle of Cause and Effect in
their daily food. A N. Y. young wom-
an writes her experience thus:
Sometime ago l had lot Of trouble
from indigestion. caused by too rich
food. . got SO I was unable to d.
gest scarcely anything. and medicines
seemed useless.
"A friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food, praising it highly, and as
. last resort tried 1t. am thankful
to say that Grape-Nuts not only re-
lieved me of my trouble. but built me
up and strengthened my digestive or
gans 80 that can now eat anything I
desire. But I stick to Grape-Nuts."
There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
ville." in pkgs.
Ever rsaa the above letteri A new
are geauaae, true, anA full Of human
interest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-12-17
TO CURE A COUGH
Or Break a Cold In ~ Hours

Mix two ounces of Glycerine and .
half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine COM
pound pure with a half pint of Straight
Whisky. Shake well and take a tea
spoonful every four hours.
The genuine Virgin Oil OF Pine COM
pound pure is prepared only by The
Leach Chemical Co.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
and is put up only in half-ounce walls.
each vial securely sealed In a round
wooden case to insure its freshness
and purity.