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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED

LANSING, Mich. April 23-Arti-
Giles OF incorporation were filed with
the secretary of state by the follow
ing corporations Colonial Bakery
Co, Manistee. $4,000; Dement'S Stove
Repair Co. Lansing, $1,000; Hackett
Towing 4 Wrecking Co, Detroit, $780,
600: Edward F.. Lee Glass Co.. Jack.
son. $4,000; Michigan Fidelity Co. De-
troit, $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
TWO HuRoLARIEs IN HILLspALE.

HILLSDALE, Mich. April 23.--
Especial. burglar are active here
The Hillsdale Hardware store last
night was robbed OF a quantity OF re-
volvers and cutlery to the value OF
5000 and the cash drawer in Zach
English's saloon. as we'll as several
slot machines were rified
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
MUSTARD SEED POLITICS,
SAID OF ]. S. WILLIAMS

WASHINGTON. April 23.-Mlnority
Leader John Sharp Williams and his
ilibusters were ridiculed on the floor
OF the house IN speech by Rep. Cush-
man, OF Washington. Shouts OF laugh
ter greeted the speaker when, after
characterizing the repeated roll calls
forced by Mr.. Williams as a criminal
waste OF time. he said:
They cannot even be dignlfied by
the term peanut politics That Is
mustard seed politics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

NEW YORK. April Ex-senator
Knox, of Pennsylvania. in addressing
the Civic Forum In Carnegie hall. last
night. on the subject OF THE people.
the railroads and the national author
Ity," said that THE great need OF our
country today Is peace between all
interests and confidence in ourselves"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

All things are possible to the man
who has future and many are i'm
possible TO the chap who has accum-
rlated a malodorous past.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
Roumanla TO Dust Standard.

BUCHAREST. Roumania, April %.
The Roumanian government has
laid before the chamber OF deputies
a bill directed against the petroleum
combine. This action is a result OF
the agitation against the Standard OIL
Co, which the Roumanlan oil dealers
have carried on for some time past.
Several municipalities in which the
Standard company has attempted 10
establish oil tanks have made regula-
tions, particularly in the matter of
taxes. which have rendered IL prac-
tically impossible for the Standard
to conduct business.
Better a wise enemy than fool
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

: Better a wise enemy than a fool
friend
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

yor BEST nRsutrs ADvEnrfsE IN THE TIMrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

A decided reduction Of tariff rates
goes into effect in Denmark, January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

line to take; that at no point along the
line We're the lives of passengers or
passers-by put in jeopardy. Again
the immense amount of detail involved
III building the road had to be gone
into, and 50 on, ad infinltum
Throughout the whole tedious process
John T.. Graham has held a steady
hand on the helm. and while engaged
in the active management Of the Ban
gor electric railway system of which
he is the head, never for a moment
lost sight Of Il single detail of the work
that was being carried on between
Lewiston and Wateryille.
Frank Silliman. Jr., is a gentleman OF
much ability and experience in al
kinds of electrical engineering and con
struction work He is modern Won
der whose iGeas extend into the future
development Of electrical properties and
is very fond Of the State of Maine.
Mr. Silliman has for many years held
high positions in large electrical enter
prises in the United States and made a
noteworthy record in the engineering
and general management Of railways
and lighting companies in New York
city and Scranton, Pa. where he was
the general manager of those large
properties.
He is one of the most agreeable men
to meet ana orc cannot help admirng
him for the many incursions indica-
tons of his knowledge and ability.
He has been til" consulting engineer
and has taken great interest in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

work of building Of the now road rail-
way.
The vicc- prcsident. Mr. Clark, at his
office in Philadelphia, has had much to
do with the financial end of the enter
prise. The Lewiston, Augusta K Wa
tervill" management is enabled to
make the boast that the line has been
built on its own capital Cities and
towns have not been buldozed into
taking blocks OF its stock in order to
secure the road
Treasurer Daniel $. Hahn is wefl
known in Maine financial circles as a
thGroughgoHg business man. who is
entirely convcrsant with street rail-
Dad affairs.
Hon Herbert n Heath of Augusta
has had more To do with putting elcc-
tric railroads into operation than any
man in the state OF Maine. and this
statement IS no Gispara cement to the
scores Of business men who have given
wears to the betterlnent of tie trans
portation facilities of the State. He
has gone Before town meetings and
boards OF municipal officers times al
most without number. and has usually
succeeded in proving to them that the
proposed railways would ta of lasting
benefit. He has gone before the Lesis
lature on many occasions and secured
charters. and then has carefully watch
ed the development of the various or
CARNATIONS with an eye to the best
interests of the public. He is clerk
and attorney for the new company, and
as such is enabled to give the company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
First Giraffe in Europe.

Dr. Johnson, as is well known, re-
fused for many months to believe in
the Lisbon earthquake, and Parisans
form@ll y We're Just as skeptical as to
the existence of the giraffe a new
Specimen of which has just been add
cd to the Jardin des Plantes. The
earliest specimen of these gentle crea-
lures was seen in Paris in the reign OF
LOUIS XVI. We learn from French
contemporary that the giraffe was first
heard of in 1897. when it was described
by Frenchman named Levaillant,
who had journeyed in the lands of the
HOttentOts and kaffirs. When the eX-
plorer referred to the animals with the
long necks he was looked upon as
Munchausen and told that he was
such in not the politest language. IL
was only when some living specimens
arrived in the French capital that
Levaillant's reputation for veracity
was established and then the animals
for a long time formed the sensation or
Paris, not only among the multitude
but in all scientific circles.-London
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

phia end of the enterprise is Charles A
Eearsons. a far-sighted business man
whose works in the councils of the
company have always been in the di-
rection of broad policy of manage
ment.
The construction work has been iii
the immediate charge of E. D. Reed of
Philadelphia, engineer of the Northern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

and he has made many trips to Maine
during the progress Of the work. His
business relations with citizens Of the
Pine Tree State have been most cordial
EX-Gov John F. Hill and Thomas ].
Lynch, both of the board Of directors,
lave long been identified with Names
industrial development and particu-
larly with street railways Judge Will
liam Fl. Newell of Lewiston is another
member Of the board who has the de-
vclopment Of Names resources at
heart. He is an eE-mayor of Lewiston
and is Androscoggin's Judge of Pro-
bate.
Associated with Mr. Siliman and
e-president Clark at the Phladel-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Superintendent Augusta divisional
+. Taylor, Augusta
Assistant superintendent Augusta di-
Visions. W. Dunn. Halloween.
Superintendent of transportation,
Lewiston division William G.. Bowie
Lewiston.
Electrical engineer Walter G. Par
kcr. Lewis
The building and equipment Of the
Lewiston. Augusta and WaterVille sys-
TEN as it now exists has been a cOlloS-
sal undertaking. No one knows this
better than John K. Graham of Ban
sor. the president of the railway conn
pany. who has worked indefatigailE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Isaac Charles Johnson, the inventor
OF portland cement, is still living in
Gravesend. England, and active. at the
age of ninety eight. He was born in
the year 1910, when George III was
King and jefferson was President, and
when Napoleon was at the zenith of
MS power. Mr.. Johnson won an
education under difficulties, as his
parents We're poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

for the last three years to ensure the
success of the proposition. First. it
was necessary to convince the towns
along the proposed route that the pro
moters meant business, and that they
were not DESTROYS of securing fran
chise merely for speculative purposes.
Next, the railroad commissioners must
be satisfied that the proposed route
was the best possible one for the new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Construction 90. Mr. Reed is a young
man in the thirties, but has a wide
knowledge Of electrical and mechanical
matters. John 4. Jones, city engineer
OF Lewiston, has had an active share
In the engineering work Of building
the line, and his mastery Of tho tecnni-
cal details of the work has been of
great value on moro than one occasion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

John ". Gates is about to carry out
some ambitious plans at Port Arthur.
Tex, on Sabine lake, near the Gulf of
Mexico, where he has projected golf
links to cost 1865 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Headwear made of straw was all
ready in use among the ancient
Greeks, but straw hats, like those we
wear, did not come into use in Europe
until half century ago
The Washington herald., 1908-08-30

HAVE IT CHARGED

Always remember that you can
say Charge It." and buy all and
everything you wish. You can pay
in little amounts at future dates, as
many thousands are doing. Buy the
homefurnishings now.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-30
Chiffoniers.
Momen'S Desks.
Brass Beds.

No Discount VIII Be Made Bedding Springs and Kitchen Cabinets
The Washington herald., 1908-08-30
Beginning Tomorrow. August 81. Store Hour,
SELECT THEM NOW

Take advantage Of the Sale to
visit these Great Furniture and Car
pet Departments. Make your selee-
tions N0W-we'u make delivery
when you say. Store open until 6
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-30
Parlor Suites.

REGULAR SALE
PRICE PRICE
5-pc- Silk We
roma ..SI35-OO SIOIOO
The Washington herald., 1908-08-30
Extension Tables.

REGULAR SALE
PRICE PRICE
Quar-. Oak. SIT 5000 $1,000
Quar-. Oak. Oft. 5000 S27.Oo
Quar-. Oak. oft. $500 S2I.OO
Golden Oak. oft. 5000 $500
Weatlered Oak.
OFT. ---.S $500 SIS.75
Golden Oak,
round -....-SI5-OO SII-25
Golden Oak, oft. $500 50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
HOUSE BLEW up.
Mrs. E. s. Weaver Victim of
Natural Gas Explosion.
Residence Partially Wrecked
and Woman Injured.

Mrs. E. S. Weaver, 80 years of age
was seriously injured at her home on
the corner of Van Buren, and Seven
teenth street at $50 this morning by
an explosion of natural gas and the
wonder is that she was not instantly
Killed. She lives alone at this num-
Der, her children. and grandchildren
living in adjoining property. She
arose about six o'clock and went to
the kitchen which is hardly larger
than a roomy pantry and stepned in
front OF the gas stove and struck a
match. The explosion which partiallv
wrecked the house followed Instant
ly. s.
Mrs. Weaver's right hand and face
were severely burned and she suffer-
ed severe nervous shock, IT ia
thought that she will survive her in
Jur1es, though her age is against her
speedy recovery. The force of the
explosion 1s shown by the fact that
the entire east end of the house is
plugged SIX inches out Of plumb; the
chimney wrecked; the roof raised
and numerous shingles blown off. Ev-
cry window glass in the south side
or the two east rooms was shattered
ana the porches on each side of the
rooms blown from the building.
MRS. weaver was wearing a cap
OF ilght material at the time of the
explosion which partially protected
her head and face. The explosion
was heard for block and the fire
which followed was extinguished by
neighbors who rushed in when the
noise was heard, and no damage re-
suited from this cause
There is a mystery surrounding the
cause of the explosion as the pres
ence OF gas was not suspected by
Mrs. Weaver when she entered the
room which had been closed during
the night. Her relatives are inclin-
ed to believe that in some way a Jet
was left turned on all night or was
perhaps turned on earlier in the
morning and forgotten by Mrs.
Weaver whose memory is not good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
PRICK OF PIN CAUSES DEATH.
Hospital Nurse Sacrifices Her Life to
Her Calling.

New York April 20.-One Of the most
popular and efficient nurses of the
Riverside hospital, on North Brother
island, Miss Maybelle F. Strawmsk
has given up her life to her calling
Riverside hospital is a city institu-
ton given over to the treatment of
contagious diseases exclusively, and
about three weeks ago Miss Strawmski
was in charge of several diphtheria
patients She pricked her thumb with
a safety pin in the apparel Of one Of
her patients and at the time thought
nothing Of it. In a very few days,
however, it developed that the pin was
badly infected and Miss Strawmski
was found to be suffering from a
violent attack of septicemis.
Ordinarily an operation on the injur-
ed thumb or an amputation of the arm
would have saved the life of the suffer
er, but in the case of Miss Strawmski
the poison had been SO virulent and
had spread so rapidly that all efforts to
save her life proved futile and she died
yesterday.
Dr. Westmoreland. who is in charge
of the hospital, says during her two
years Of service there, Miss Strawmski
was one of the most fearless of nurses.
who never hesitated when her duty
called her to positions of danger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
TURKEY GIVES UP.
Without Waiting for Arrival of the
Italian Squadron.

London, April 20.-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Rome says orders
have been issued countermanding the
sending of an italian squa dron to
Turkish waters for the purpose of
coercing the sultan into granting pos
tai privileges in Turkish territory.
The Turkish ambassador to Rome,
Mustapha Reichid, gave Foreign Min
lister Tittonio satisfactory assurances
that Italy would be accorded the same
treatment with regard to postoffices,
as are enjoyed by the other powers
The foreign minister expressed his sat
isfaction at this equitable settlement
and thereupon countermanded the or
der for the naval demonstration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
FORTY ARE SICK.
Food at Chester Does Not Agree With
the Militiamen.

Chester Pa, April 20.-Forty mem
bers of the state police. who are here
as the result of the disturbances aris-
ing out of the strike of the employees
of the Chester Traction company, are
Ill and their ailment has been dag
nost1cated as ptomaine poisoning.
None of the men. who are members Of
the troops A. c. and D, is seriously
Ill. 1t is believed the trouble was
caused by the mems eating canned
food.
The second week of the strike open
ed today with the company apparently
In control of the situation. Cars are
running throughout the city under the
protection of the state police and are
meeting with no opposition. The line
of the company which extends to Will
mington, Del, is being operated as far
as the state line, near Claymont, Del
Ten of the employees Of the company
who quit work last week, were rein
stated today. The company announced
that it will re-employ all of the old
hands who apply tomorrow morning,
provided they can show they conduct
ed themselves properly during the
strike.
The city is quiet today and it is be-
lieved all danger of another outbreak
or disorder is passed. The saloons
which were closed the greater part of
last week by order of Mayor johnson
were permitted to reopen today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
THE ROBBERS ESCAPE.
A Posse Gave Up the Chase Being
Hampered by Floods.

Sedan, Kan, April 20.-Sheriff
Dixon and his posse returned here
last night from their chase of the two
men who robbed the Citizens State
bank in Chautauqua last Friday
morning, after locking the cashier and
a business man in the vault. The
robbers are believed to be headed for
the Flint hills in the Cherokee ma
ton. The officers were hampered by
the floods. Another posse will leave
here today to search for the robbers.
Chautauqua, Kan, April 20.-The
Citizens State bank. which was
robbed Friday. has received s3,240.
the amount taken by the bandits,
from an insurance company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20

you know, used to make their slaves
drunk and then show the boys how
disgusting were the habits of the crea-
lures sodden with drink I want the
teachers in the school of fatherhood
to take the boys, when they are old
enough, to visit the hospitals and point
out the wretches who are suffering or
dying from the results of their own
improper living. Such a lesson Will be
worth a thousand lectures.
Another step toward the right mar
riage and the determination OF vice Is
a plan in which the duchess of Somer-
set and others are interested. That IS
what our friends have called general
matchmaking bureau. 1t is really a
system of chaperoning, by which per-
sons of good moral and social charac-
ter bring together and take on Jour-
neys in this country and Europe,
young men and women of good charac-
ter and manageable age. This should
be a great success in New York, which
is a city of lonely men. There are more
lonesome men in New York than in
any other city in the world and their
desire for companionship leads them
into bad company. They ought to be
assisted to meet good girls who will
make them good wives"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
NOW SAVE THE men.
Lady Cook Says the Women Have
Been Saved Enough.

New York. April 2O.-'"There has
been enough talk about saving the
women" said Lady Cook, once
Tennessee Clafin. Let us make an
knows, they need saving. 1 intended
to start the work of saving them. At
Wheatly hills, 1 am negotiating for
200-acre tract of land. On that tract
I will, start a school of fatherhood.
There is a phrase on everyone's
lips about our children-s rights to
good mothers. They have rights to
good fathers, too. 1t will be the aim
of my school to train boys to such
standards of living as shall make
them fine, clean heaGs or families. AS
boys are reared now, the term the
weaker sex is a misnomer as applied
to women. Men are the weaker sex.
Can anyone doubt it, when that poor,
frail child, Evelyn Thaw. is the in
strument of the death of Stanford
White, of the Imprisonment of Harry
Thaw, and of the social and domes-
tic disturbance of e. R. Thomas, and,
goodness knows, how many more.
The weaker sex, indeed.
Il say the person VINO yields such
power as that is not weak. 1t is the
men who are the weaklings. They
should be taught to be strong And
There are enough persons to carry
forward the work for which my sis
ter, Victoria Woodruff, and myself
suffered when we We're young women.
The cause of equal suffrage is grow
ing. 1t will win. The women will
carry their own work of emancipation
forward 1t has had sufficient
impetus.
Now let us have a better, finer,
nobler race of men. The school, 1 hope,
will be the beginning of a general move
ment, one that will become universal
] want to see the subject of right liv-
ing which is a necessary step to good
fatherhood, taught in every school. The
school which I expect to see in opera
ton within the year will correspond
to a normal school. Teachers will be
taught there the principles that shall
be taught to boys, beginning at the
ages of from 8 to 10 and onward until
the boys are of manageable age.
This is what the duchess of Marl-
borough meant when she said: I want
to see boys taught the doctrine of per-
sonal responsibility. She has been
schooled in much sorrow and she has
learned bitter lessons that have taught
her to bring up her boys to noble man
hood.
My model for the school is the habit
of the old Spartans. The Spartans,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
CAUGHT IN A TRAP.
Russian Force Operating in Persia
Is in q Bad Fix

Tiflis. April 20.-An alarming re-
port has just been received here, set
ting forth the critical situation of a
small Russian expeditionary force in
Persia, which is menaced by a vastly
superior body of Persian brigands
The Russian troops penetrated the
frontier in the neighborhood of Bel
esuvar in pursuit of Kurdish brig
ands, who had committed depreda-
lions in Russian territory.
The Russian commander of the
force has sent out a messenger de-
handing reinforcements of infantry,
artillery and cavalry. The Persians,
who have been joined by a warlike
tribe of Nomads, surround the Rus
slams with a numerous force, and
their horsemen have assumed the of
fensive. The sending of Russian re-
Inducements is made particularly diff
ficult by the flooded condition of the
country
Yesterday the Russians had three
men killed and ten wounded in va
rious minor engagements with the
Persians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
Exceeded Their Rights.

New Haven, Conn, April 2O.-The
local cigar manufacturers have re-
ceived intelligence which means, it is
stated, that their shops will be closed
a month longer until the cigarmak ers
unions throughout the United States
and Canada have had time to vote
on the report of G. R. French and
Charles Preble. the arbitrator sent
here by the international organiza-
ton to settle the troubles between
the men here and their employers
This news is to the effect that Mr.
Preble and Mr.. French had no right
when they rendered their decision to
declare the shops of the local manu-
facturers open to union men should
the former employees refuse to re-
turn to work under the conditions i'm
posed by the manufacturers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
Celebrating Patriots Day.

Boston, April 20.-Pauriots' day was
generally observed in Massachusetts,
and Maine today with the customary
meetings at Lexington, Concord and
other towns famous in revolutionary
history and by sports and pastimes and
a suspension of business in other
places. The principal sporting event
was the Marathon run, its twelfth re-
newal from Ashland to this city, dis
tance of IL miles in which many long
distance amateur runners in the coun-
try participated. The runners left the
city for Ashland early in the day in
order to be in time for the noon start
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
x. Q. Students as Postmasters.

Lawrence, Kan. April 20-The Law
renee postoff1ce now has a substation
at the University Of Kansas. The sta
orders may be purchased and letters
registered, is in the registrars Office
Two students will be "postmasters."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-20
Miss Tarben to Speak at K. o.

Lawrence, Kan, April 20.-Ida NJ.
Tarbell, one of the editors of the Amer
lean Magazine, will speak at the Uni
versity of Kansas Friday. Miss Tarbell
will reach Lawrence Friday. She Will
deliver her address in the chapel Miss
Tarbell and William Allen White, who
is a regent of the university. are as
ISOLATED in the American Magazine and
it was through Mr.. White that Miss
TarbeIPs visit was arranged.