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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20


looms.
Toronto. 100000 people-iio hotels.
no other bars.
Detroit has too many saloons. That
is not a new remark. Ministers. bush
ness men, brewers. politicians, saloon
keepers-all have been saying II.
But a little comparison with the tig-
ures for a city OF approximately the
same size In Canada give an illuminat-
ing view OF just how much the saloon
business is overdone In this city.
No one was ever known TO die OF
thirst la Torente-if he had the price
Yet the bars there are only $50 In
number and on May l viii be reduced
TO lilo. about per cent OF the number
In Detroit. No saloons are allowed,
but hotels giving accommodation to the
public are allowed To have bars This
makes for sufficient hotel accommoda-
lions In Canadian towns. In addition
to her hotel bars, Toronto has AS shops
which sell liquor in the original pack
age. which must be taken away before
IL is consumed.
These figures are likely to be
brought up when the new liquor laws
are being formulated to go TO the leg
stature next winter. The last pro-
posed Wayne county license act called
for not more than one saloon to 500
people The city now has one To every
222 people.
Toronto has one retail bar to every
2 700 people
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
FLEET CORDIALLY
WELCOMED At
CALLAO
AS GREAT FIGHTERS SWING INTO
LINE. PRESIDENT PARDo's REP
REsENTATWEs BOARD FLAG
SHIP WITH GREETINGS.

LIMA Peru. Feb. 20.-The United
States battleship feet steamed INTO
the mort of Callao, at o'clock this
morning. The reception OF the YES
sells was a magnificent one Every
building In sight of the men aboard
the ships was gaily decorated Win
Peruvian and United States colors-
The harbor was filled with excursion
boats, yachts and small craft. laden
to their capacitey with enthusiastic
people from all parts OF the nauon'
Holiday spirit prevails and viii con-
time until the feet departs for Mag
delena bay.
The officers and men aboard the
ships are in splendid spirits. Iney
will be allowed shore leave while inc
ships are In port. which VIII be most
welcome after the trying voyage
through the straits and up the western
coast of South America.
Representatives OF President Jose
pardo went to meet the fleet In
steam yacht. AS soon as the great
fighters swung into line and dropped
anchor fore and aft, the government
officials boarded the flagship Con-
necticut and extended a formal wei
come to the feet. President Pardo
will give a formal reception to the
officers tomorrow afternoon at B
o'clock.
"a SATURDAY. IS to be n holiday by de.
cree, In honor OF Washington's birth
day. The jackies will be ashore, the
officers will dine and the day will be
observed as few others have been In
Peru.
The Peruvian war vessels will fire a
salute at noon.
Admiral Evans has not yet recov-
cred his health. He still suffers from
rheumatism, which will probably pre-
vent him from taking part In the fes-
tfvitfes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
IN SUPREME COURT.

LANSING. Mich. Feb. 2o.--The su-
preme court heard the following
cases: Smith VS.. Lull; Haden vs..
Closer: in re Hoffman estate; Wei
ton va. Township of Crystal; Smith
VS.. Dresselhouse; Webb vs.. Depew;
Leonard VS.. Piggott.
Call for Thursday: 129, So, 120, 3d..
10, So, SO, 126, 127, 12S.
The man OF least. sense makes the
most noise.--Irish.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
DOCTORS CONFER OVER
CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

LONDON, Feb. 20.--The health of
the prime minister. Sir Henry Camp
bell-Bannerman. does not improve. DIR.
Sir Thomas Barlow, physician to the
kings household. has been summon
ed to confer with Sir Henry's own
doctor.
The bulletins which are issued do
not show anything alarming. but Sir
Henry's friends are anxious and refer
to his condition as serious. A mem
Der of the cabinet In conversation de-
scYibed him as being very III.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20

there is a distance OF several thou
sand miles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
LIQUOR LICENSES
IN TORONTO s PER
CENT OF OURS
ostY 40 BARS IN ENTIRE CITY,
WHICH IS NEARLY AS LARGE
AS pErRoIT-sALooNs NOT
TOLERATED AT ALL

Detroit, $4,000 peopIe-1,soo sa-
looms.
Toronto. 100000 people-ito hotels,
no other bars.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20

IL the legislature OF the state OF Mich
igan will meet in special session and
give the people square deal on.these
things will promptly announce my
withdrawal as candidate for gov
ernor for another term"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
swindie Exposed by. TIIIman.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20.--Senatof
Tillman yesterday objected to the use
of his name in connection with efforts
to sell railroad grant lands in the
northwest. He said that his name
had been used az decoy and that he
had received letters from Michigan,
Wisconsin, Virginia and Connecticut.
but that he had not one cent In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-20
j. S. ISN'T GOING
ABOUT WITH CHIP
ON SHOULDER
--sEcRETARy TAFT.
WHAT UNDER HEAVEN DO WE
WANT TO FIGHT JAPAN FoR7"
THE SECRETARY ASKS IN Lo-
WELL SPEECH.

LOWELL, Mass, Feb. 20.--Secre-
tary OF War William II. TAFT concluded
two days visit to New Hampshire
and Massachusetts last evening and
left Lowell at Gas .. m. for Boston,
where he boarded the Federal express
at 8 O'Clock for Washington
The secretary delivered two adj
dresses. one In Nashau, N. H.. yester-
day. devoted to description OF the
work being carried on by the govern
ment In the Philippine islands and TO
the progress being made in digging
the banana canal. and last evening
he addressed the members OF the
Lowell board OF trade,
AZ Nashua, Mr.. TAFT was welcomed
by Mayor Albert Shedd In the pres
ence OF a cheering crowd. After q
noon luncheon, he held reception and
about 200 OF the leading business men
were introduced to him. He was then
escorted To a hall. where he gave a
talk on the Philippines and the Pan
anna canal before a large audience.
Peace Effect OF War.
In his address here last night, Mr..
Taft said:
Within recent years the United
States has advanced 10 the position Of
one OF the worlds powers. although
this Advancement has been the resui,
In part Of war which was practically
thrust upon us as a people.
The possession OF the Philippines
and Porto Rico Yields a far greater
influence among the worlds nations
than we at home suppose. There is
a great deal in the influence OF that
which affects the eye.
1.-THE visit OF 16 battleships TO the
Pacific will have an excellent effect
for peace. rather than for war. We
are not going about the world with
a chip on our shoulders. We are not
hunting war. That Is the last thing
this country wants.
Jinqoes Spread Rumors.
LIMOGES in Japan and In America
are largely responsible for the war
rumors that are In circulation. What
under heaven do we want TO fight ia
pan fort Reports OF war with Japan
should be stamped upon at every OPP
portunity, and that Is what I am try
Ing to do.
II apprehend no danger from the
civilization OF China as some people
profess. The argument has been that
| IL China comes into competition with
Us we will be wiped out commercially.
| hold that the more the Chinese are
civilized. the better market they viii
represent for the United States"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
RICH MANS son IN JAIL.

Bristol, Va, March 13.-Yoncey
Wilson, son of one of the wealth.
est men in Bristol. was sent 10 the
Smyth county jail TO serve a SEN
tence Of FIVE months. lie was
charged with housebreaking and
larceny and was tried in the corpo.
ration court here. He denied the
charge of HOUSEKEEPING, but plead
ed guilty OF petit larceny and &C
cepted an agreed verdict
John ShOun, n blind negro. was
convicted OF forgery in two cases
and given four years I'm the peni-
Tertiary.
Charles Johnson and Joseph Lew
Is. negroes. were given three years
each on charge OF housebreaking
and larceny. On a similar charge.
Lucian Summers was sent to the
public roads for n year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13

CRIME
AN ITALIAN BITES WILLIAM
STROYING THE LOWER LIP.


One of the most brutal crimes I'm
the history OF Bluefleld occurred
last evening at /. l.. Cohen's saloon.
An Italian called Patsy Cairo, but
whose real name we do not know,
engaged in a quarrel with william
Miller, son OF j. l.. Miller. The
Italian is about % years OF age, APP
parently, and Miller is IS or 20.
Both had been drinking. The origin
OF the quarrel could not be learned.
as none OF the witnesses seem to
know much about It. The only re-
liable fact, and the one that stands
out boldly on account of it's brutal
ty and responsiveness, is the one that
the italian caught Miller I'm his en-
brace and drew his face to him and
with the savage action Of wild
beast bit OF his lower lip and chew
ed II up. The spectators seemed TO
be Daralyzed with horror or fear or
something else, for none Of them in
terfered. and the Italian was per.
mitted to depart. while Miller was
taken to his home. Or. Scott
dressed Miller's wound, which is q
very serious one. The lower lip Is
entirely gone and ne will never be
able TO speak intelllgibly again.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
INVESTIGATE RIOT
SOLDIERS MUST HON
OR THE UNIFORM.

Havana, March 13.-Col. Greble
has ordered an investigation OF the
part taken by American soldiers I'm
the riot early Thursday morning.
beginning with the disturbance Gre
ated by drunken private I'm n cafe
OF the Red Light district and fol-
lowed by the unsuccessful attempt
OF his comrades to rescue him from
the police, which ended In free
night and in which several shots
were fred and finally by forty sol
diers arrested and returned under
guard TO camp Columbia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
SECRET MARRIAGE
AT ROANOKE

The many friends of Miss Mary
Is. Rodgers and Mr.. Harold r. Shep-
herd will be surprised to know that
they were married in Norfolk last
August. The fact of the wedding
was kept a secret on account of a
plan which Mr.. Shepherd entertain
ed of entering upon the study of
law at the University of Virginia, a
plan which business interests led
him to abandon. lie was at the Uni
versity for a while, but business
matters called him to Roanoke. Mr..
Shepherd is junior member of the
Shepherd Stove Company, and is the
only son of Mr.. A. NJ. Shepherd He
is widely known in Roanoke, and is
held in high esteem. His bride is
a most ATTRACTIVE young lady, and
her graces and charm Of person and
disposition have. during her resi-
dence here, won her a host OF
friends. She was formerly a resi-
dent of Charlottesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd left
Wednesday night over the Norfolk
and Western railroad for New York
and other points of interest. They
will be at home at No. 500 Roanoke
street, after April list
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
BACK TO BRAMWELL
GOES ALLENTOWN JEwELER on
CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY
IN THIS STATE.

Allentown, Pa, March 10 sian
ley J. Peters, who opened a low iry
store IN Allentown year ago, was
taken into custody yesterday by
Sheriff L. -. Farley and Deputy ~.
VI. Christie, of Mercer county. w.
Va, on a charge Of grant larceny Of
$1,000 while in bus'noss at Bram-
well, w. Va.
Alleging that the proceediog was
simply IN the interest Of collecting
a debt following his failure I'm bus
mess Peters applied fo~ habsls
corpus which Judge Trexler heard
yesterday afternoon. The c1vrt re-
fused the writ and Petcgs na1 20
accompany the officers 90 west Vir-
ginia.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
GIRLS
and
TUNEFUL MUSIC
SIMPLE SIMON, A BEAUTIFUL
MUSICAL CARTOON ExTRAvA-
CANA, DELIGHTS BLUE
EiELD'S THEATRE FANCIERs
an WANING OF SEASON.

Pretty girls, and lots of them,
catchy music, comedians who were
really funny. vari-colored costumes
and soft lights, all contributed to
make simple Simon Simple" as
presented at the Elks' opera house
last night one OF the most enjoyable
theatrical events of the season.
The play was billed as musical
cartoon extravaganza, and It will be
well TO let that description suffice.
AS to plot there was none. and mo-
body expected anything of the sort.
and were consequently not dIsap-
pointed
The audience evidently came out
TO be amused and fun was meted out
to IL IN unbrol1en doses.
The costumes and scenic effects
were all that could be desired. Many
of The girls we're graceful and pref
~ ana there were pillows OF furbe-
lows and laces.
Neil Mcneil as simon" and
George Edwards as Nose" man.
aged to get away with full quota
OF laughs, ami carried the comedy
throughout the three acts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
RIVER STEAMER
PROVIDENCE
ATTIRE
PASSENGERS BApLY BRIGHTEN
ED by BLAZE ON BOARD
BUT SLIGHT DAMAGE WAS
DONE.

New York, March 13.-When the
Fail River steamer, Providence, ar
rived at her dock today It was re-
ported that the passengers had n
real bad fright when a fire was dis
covered on board the vessel I'm the
lower freight deck. Every member
OF the crew was on the alert and
life RATS and boats were loosened
and made ready while n force OF men
made their way to the hold with a
hose and attacked the Gre. The
three hundred odd passengers who
were aboard came on deck quietly.
The steamer Richard Peck was Sig
nailed and the passengers were
transferred to her. The damage was
insignificant.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
DEPARTMENT
CONGRATULATES
FIGHTING BOB

Washington. March Secretary
Metcalf sent the following message
today to Rear Admiral Evans, con-
graduating the officers and men
upon the success of their long
cruise; Department congratulates
you and the officers and men OF the
Atlantic fleet on the termination OF
the voyage TO the Pacific in exact ac-
cordance with the itinerary and also
upon the efficiency of the ships at
the time OF your arrival at Magda-
lena Bay"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
GOVERNMENT
WORKSHOPS
ENGLISH HOUSE OF COMMONS
TO DEAL WITH LABOR CUES
TIoN.

London. March 13.-The British
workdngmen's Magma Charta" bill.
declaring every man inalienably en-
titled TO employment anu compelling
municipal and other local authori-
ties to provide IL at union wages. to
every applicant who Processes him
self unable to earn a living other
wise, was introduced In the house
OF commons today. The bills pass
age would mean the enforced es-
Enlistment by the government OF
public work shops, similar to those
opened during the French revolu-
tion TO give employment to a quarter
of million idle EngMshmen.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
MOTHER
SEES NO
WRONG
IN DAUGHTER TAKING AUToMo-
BILE RIDES WITH CELE-
DRAFTED COMEDIAN.

New York. March 13.-In the
Hitchcock trial today Helen Won
Hagen was under severe cross ex-
animation for two hours, but little
was brought out contradicting her
direct testimony. The msther Of
the young woman was recalled and
testified that she had been a neigh
Dor OF Hitchcock at Great Neck and
saw nothing wrong in Helen's auto
rides with the comedian.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
JUDGE KUNKLE
CHARGES JURY

Harrisburg. March 13.-Wlth n
full attendance of defendants and
counsel for both sides. Judge Kun
kel today began to charge the jury
in the graft cases. and defining the
points Of law. The Judge warned
the jury that they must base their
verdict entirely on the evidence
submitted. The charge was an i'm
partial one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
DECISION DEFERRED.

Judge Henson, OF the Tazewell
circuit court. in adjOrninR court
last week until March II. announced
that he would on that day hand
down his opinion fin the Pocahontas
election case. He has already de-
cided on three points. and the one
yet undecided is the vital one.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
OF FIRE
COMMISSIONER
EXPOSURE AT THE RECENT RIG
FIRES RESULTS FATALLY

New York, March 13.-Arrange-
ments are being made for the Off
cial funeral OF Fire Commissioner
Bonner, who died early today. Bon
ner's death was probably due to
personal exposure while at Chief
Cookers side during several big
fires since he became commissioner
but month ago.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
REV. THOMAS PRIDDY IN
REVIVAL AT RADFoRD

Rev. Thomas Priddy is assisting
Rev J. A. II. Shuler in a revival
meeting at Grove Avenue church.
East Radford, Va, and will remain
there until Saturday afternoon. Re
ports from there are to the effect
that they are having a great meet
ing under the eloquent celebrations
OF Mr.. Priddy He is unquestiona.
bly, a great evangelist.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
MISS MARY GILL LEE TO WED.

Mr. James T. Lee, Of Lynchburg,
has announced the approaching
marriage Of his daughter, Miss Mary
Gill Lee to Mr. Edward Farrar. also
OF Lynchburg. The wedding will
take place at the home Of the brides
father on Tuesday next.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
WELCOMES
ATLANTIC FLEET

Bluefield. but the question will be
met in the same frank and straight
forward manner which has hereto
fore characterized the relation 0e,
tween the employees of this company
and its management"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
ATTENDING THE
MISSIONARY INSTITUTE

Rev. p I. Cobb. former mission
airy In Mexico, now stationed at
BramweH: Rev. Attavio Meyros.
missionary to the Latin races IN the
coalheld. and Rev. J. w RAIDER.
presiding elder. are attending
missionary institute at TazeweIl
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
WALSH GETS
FIVE YEARS

Chicago, March 13.-John r.
Walsh, the convicted bankwrecker,
was sentenced to FIVE years I'm the
renitontiary by Judge Anderson to-
Gay. The Judge overruled all mo-
lions OF the defense for new trial.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
MAsONs MEET TONIGHT.

There Will be a special cOmmuni-
cation Of Blueheld Lodge No. So. A
r. g. A. NJ, tonight. Work I'm the
first degree. Masonic hall third
floor Of Lazarus building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13

already looking forward to holiday
making. which will mark the last
stage OF their around-the-continen
cruise. Gunner work viii be start
ed as soon as the targets have been
set along the lower California coast.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
HorsE REgEcTs RILLA

London. March 1S.-The house of
commons today rejected by vote of
241 to SO. bill forcing municipali
ties to furnish labor for the unem-
ployed.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
TOOK WIFE
FOR BURGLAR
POLICE JUSTICE A MIssoURIAN
WILL HAVE TO BE SHOWN.

Washington, March 13.-Walter
Hollis, n clerk in the war depart
ment, shot and killed his wife to-
day. When arrested he said he took
his wife for a burglar.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
WILL TRY THE WEST.

J. o. Young, who sold his home
IN East Graham 10 Mrs. J. y. War
den, will leave with his family ln a
few days for the state OF Washing
ton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-13
JAGNES TO Do
TARGET STUNT

Magdalena Bay, March with
the actual work OF target practice
staring them in the face the Jack
les with Admiral Evans feet, are
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-22

Resolved, That the drawings submit ted by Sims Sons of Globe, best meet ing the requirements, are hereby ae. cepted upon the following conditions, to-wit:
 That the said Sims & Sons furnish this Board of Supervisors with goou and sufficient bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars to he approved by said Board of Supervisors, as is re- quired by law in such cases made and provided. @
 That the material to be useds shali be cement brick.
 Globe, A. T., March 4, 1908.
 WILLIAM H. BUTLER, Chairman
 WILLIAM RYAN, Member. {.
 Upon motion Clerk directed to re turn all plans and specifications not as cepted to the respective owDers.,
 In the matter of contract with the Globe Miner, D. w. semple, manager, for publishing and printing for the year 1908: It apeparing to this board that the said D. W. Semple had failed to file a proper bond as required and it also appearing to the board that of ficials of the county were unable to sc cure work ordered, because of said p. W. Semple' s continued absence from the city and the, office of the Globe Miner being closed; it is hereby ordered, by this board that the contract be- tween the Globe Miner and the Coup,.. ty of Gila be and the same is declared void.
 Upon motion, Mir. Chas. A.. .Kumke was appointed road overseers of Dis trict No. z.
 Petition received asking for the ap- pointment of j.. Sollars, as overseer of Road District No. 9. Upon motion the same was granted. .c 's.
 Bond received and approved of Chas. A. Kumke as overseer RID. No. 2.
 Report received for the month of Feb, ruary from sheriff and approved.
 The following demands were there upon audited and allowed:
 Demands filed by Clerk, in matter Of warrant No. 2324 and warrant No. 2325, issued as directed in previous meeting of the board, approved. A
 In the matter of Publishing and Printing, it appearing to this board that the bid of the Arizona Silver, Belt, being the next lowest bid submitted at the meeting of the board held on the 6th day of January, 1908; and, it ap- bearing to the board that the said Sil- yer Belt Publishing Co. is willing to- enter into contract with the County. of Gila, at this time under such bid; it is therefore ordered that the said Silver Belt Publishing Go. be awarded the con tract for publishing and printing for the year 1908, upon proper bond in the sum of $l,500oO being filed with this board.
 Thereupon board stood at recess un- til March 7th, 1908.
 Approved:
 WILLIAM H. BUTLER, Chairman. Attest:
 J. W. WENTWORTH. Clerk.