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The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
BOYS FIND BOX
OF DYNAMITE
WAS HIDDEN IN BUSHES ON HoL,
coM6-AvE.-coPs DUMP Ex-
PLosIvE INTO RIVER.

Boys playing on Holcomb-ave., south
of Jefferson. Thursday afternoon. dis
covered a box hidden in clump OF
bushes. Unable to curb their curios-
|ity. the boys took peep inside and
were both surprised and frightened
to find that il contained about so
pounds OF dynamite. Hastily replac-
ing the cover, they reported their find
to a policeman, who notified Elmwood
station. Special Oficers Cotter and
Witty were unable to secure any In
formation as to how the box came to
be there. and disposed OF the dyna-
mite by dumping 1t into the river the
boys looking on at a respectful dis
lance. There are no houses In the
Immediate vicinity.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
The J. l.. Hudson Co.
SPANISH FLEET SUNK
10 YEARS AGO TO-DAY

WASHINGTON, May To-day
marks the tenth anniversary of the
sinking OF the Spanish feet In the
narpor OF Manila by Admiral Dewey
and the capture OF the city. making
the philippine Islands American terri
tory.
AS has been the custom on former
anniversaries, Admiral Dewey and the
survivors among rhe officers who were
on the American warships at the bat
tie or Manila bay, will hold a ban
Duet IN memory OF the occasion. The
dinner this year will be held tonight
al the Hotel Raleigh
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
WHEN WOMEN
SUFFER
Backaehe, Sick Headache, stomach
peranaenent, Weakness, consti-
patton and Nervousness. All
Too Common.

Women who suffer from ailments
peculiar to their sex should take every
precaution when there Us any unusual
demand on the system.
When there is need, Beecham's Pills
will be found safe and efficient rem
edy for those Ills that enervate so
many women. They act promptly and
thoroughly, and no unpleasant effects
follow their use. The supply OF blood
il increased by Beecham's Pills, and
the vital organs toned and strength
ened. They regulate the Liver fGd-
news and Bowels. relieve congestion
and prevent the suffering that drags
down the health and spirits. Every
woman should test their wellknown
merits.
Full directions for women will be
found with every box Of Beecham's
Pills
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
Death Results From Strain.

Arthur r. Laurencelle. aged 20
years. died Wednesday in the home OF
bis parents, No. GAL Sixth-st.. from an
injury 70 his spine which resulted
from q lifting match that took place
two years ago In a corner grocery.
Laurencelle met several other boys
In the grocery and they were testing
their strength. When II came his turn
I.aurencelle attempted TO lift heavy
barrel. Later. he went home and COM
plained OF a sore back. For six
months he kept his injury a secret
but he became cripple and none OF
the several doctors called was able to
help him They said he had injured
his spinal cord. Paralysis set in
three weeks ago and he became help
less. The funeral will take place Sat
urday morning from the family resi-
dence to IS. Peter and Pauls
cathedral.
Cleave to the good and use cieav-
or on the bad
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
Trolley Strike Averted.

PITTSBURG. May 1.-The threat
ened strike OF the conductors and mo-
tormen on all the trolley lines In this
city has been averted. for the present,
al least The men rejected the com
pany's proposal OF wage cut OF one
cent an hour and the company has
agreed TO postpone the time when the
cut becomes effective. TO May 2. A
third member of the arbitration board
has been selected.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

A hard thing is to be as sincere as
you think YOU can, or as insincere as
other people think you are.-New
York Press.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

Busipess-lfke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat Kind. that
looks right Times Printing Co. Is
John r. st Phone 1875
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

LANCASTER. Pa. May la ro-
nance eliminated IN the marriage OF
Chauncey l.. willis. millionaire bust
ness man OF Nebraska. and Miss Grace
Hayes, graduate nurse of the Co
lumbia university, Columbia. Pa. She
nursed him through a dangerous III
ness.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

BRATTLEBORO. VT. May BE
cause he secured a single drink for
thirsty friend. 1t cost DR.. Geo. B. Hun
ter s21I, the amount OF fine impos
ed today on the charge OF prescribin
liquor for. other than medical pul
poses. The penalty for the second Of
Tense is $500.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

schenectady, N. Y, May L.
Gov. Hughes came over from Albany
in a pouring rain to carry into Schen-
ectady county his campaign against
race track gambling. This county Is
represented by Senator wemple, who
voted against the Agnew-Hart bills.
Hughes spoke in the largest opera
house in the city. He said among
other things: IL am trying to explain
10 the people OF the state OF New York
the reasons for certain recommen-
dation. That is my right; that is my
duty II is great deal better than
trying TO buy votes In the executive
chamber"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

CANON CITY, Col. May 1.--Anton
Bavaria. alias Bornino, last night was
found guilty of the quadruple murder
OF Mrs. Frank Primetto. Fricola Buff
feti. Dominic and Joe Minichielio. the
fury recommending that the defend
ant be sentenced to life imprisonment
in the penitentiary at hard labor.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The inter
state commerce commission Is said TO
have adopted rule that, in exercis-
ing its power under the safety act re-
lating to railroads, non-union men will
be barred from the position OF inspec-
tor.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

NJ b n = hurry 70 seetIifs II
pnid li<eionx
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

NEW YORK, May Frank Thorne.
2e years old, of woodward-ave.. while
cleaning a transformer In the power
house OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Co. la Myrtle-ave.. touched bare
wire and received a shock OF $500
volts. He was Instantly killed.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01

WASHINGTON, May Frederick
Brown Whitney. a lawyer. in an am
davit in the case OF the legislative
probe Of the Electric Boat Co.'S meth
eds, has admitted that he wrote the
anonymous letters of Feb. IS and Is
to State Senator Frank Marlborough.
OF Michigan, which figured in the In
.vestigation which is now practically
ended.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-01
Brief Telegraph
Items Of Interest

WASHINGTON, May 1.--Rep. Ed.
Hamilton. OF Niles, Mich. has intro
duced q resolution TO boost the salary
or ais fellow townsman and secretary.
Tom Hance. from $4,000 to $4,000.
WASHINGTON, May speaker
Cannon, Of the house, has made q
statement explaining that no affront
10 President Roosevelt was intended
in the failure OF the house 70 receive
the special message which he sent 70
congress late Monday afternoon.
Uncle Joe" says the doors had been
closed before the arrival OF the presi-
dents messenger.
WASHINGTON, May lit is said
that a number OF the wealthy resi-
dents OF this city and elsewhere have
been much exercised over that por-
ton OF President Roosevelt's latest
message, wherein he speaks OF the
undesirable rich man Whose son is
a fool and his daughter a foreign
princess" He, is said to be eager TO
add something along these lines In an
other public statement OF some kind.
NEW YORK, May 1.-Gen. Stewart
L. woodford. president Of the Hughes
League OF the United States. is au-
thority for the statement that the
name OF Gov Charles E. Hughes will
not be Withdrawn from the presiden-
tial canvass until the national conven-
ton at Chicago has made its choice Of
candidates.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24
Let
Woman
Do
Mating
By JAMES GRANT.

a would pick the of her physical ideal WOO him
with all her varied and acnatons her disposal nine times
out of get him Physically the would greatly benefited There
just because they have been asked and who ouseee
ing dudge bound the socaed home only by the dictates of
duty"
The right of alone put the ampont question her life to
the he selects has into fashion only with the civil
lzaton which know, but relative The right of
proposing marriage did always belong the lords creation and
become his especial privilege Dr. Westermarck the
eminent German ehnoog have deteriontd physical
now among which distinguish by giving right
select the who preserve the species which she mother
specimens physical manhood be found Among prm-
well ancient the right Of selecting her
always given TO the woman.
Primitive intelligent enough NJ Dromart to
the compensation work They realized that the species
could only be preserved original excellence by allowing
right discretion who should be allowed
The law Of all primitive societies allowed her choose and
in the majority cases. severely penad the occasional aggeor
forced his attentions upon unwilling What the result?
race of perfect grew into being All the males the tribe
by their accomplishments a Of strength and endurance win the
attraction of the women choice therefore fixed according the
highest criterion Of physical manlness
NOWADAYS however often the who are least athletic
most cases the least worthy physically who show the greatest peensonS
or who devote most time attracting the attention Of the opposite The
consequence that understood and often almost decrep mated
with women Of magnificent physical proportions all the dispart
appearing particularly regard to their detrimental aspect in the off,
spring which is more than unequal and unendurng
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

I haven't come here to debate this
question. when am I to have posses.
siong"
Not ull I'm ready.-thanksl
MIR sheriff. will YOU serve your
WRITE he said aud looked to stod-
dard for any hint from him as to what
! should do.
u believe Mr. Glcnarm is quite viii.
Ing 10 hear whatever the sheriff has to
say to him" said Stoddard. ne stepped
nearer to me. as though TO emphasizs
the fact that he belonged TO my side
Of the controversy and the sheuff read
an order Of the wabana county circuit
court directing me. Immediately. 10 dc
liver the house and grounds into the
keeping Of the executor OF the will OF
the estate Of John Marshall Glonarm.
The shcrln rather enjoyed holdlnr
the center " the stage. and listened
quietly to the unfamiliar phraseology
Before he had quite finished heard a
step In the hail and Larry appeared at
the door pipe m mouth. Pickering
turned toward him frowning. but Larry
paid not the slightcat attention 10 tho
executor. but leaned against the door
with his usual tranquil unconcon.
u advise you not 10 tribe with tho
law. Glcnarm." said Pickering. AZ tho
sheriff folded his paper You have
absolutely no right whatever TO be
here. And these other gentlemen
your guests. supposc-are equally
trespasscrs under the law"
lie stared at Larry, who crossed his
legs for greater ease In adjusting hiu
lean frame to the door
We'll, Mr.. Pickering. what Ia tho
next stcp7" asked the sheriff.
MIR Pickering" said Larry, straight
cning mp and taking hls pipe from hii
mouth. I'm Mr.. Glcnarms counsel. II
you will do me the kindness to ask tho
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

THE HOUSE OF
A THOUSAND
CANDLES
By MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Authsr q "THL MAIN CHANCE" ZLLDA
pAALn0h." Eie.
cHAPTER XxI.-contInued.

CHAPTER NSl.-Continued.
Good but this ~ just wall here
earth with a layer OF bricks and a thin
coat OF cement. A nice job II must
have been to do the work.-and II cost
the price Of a tiger hunt" grumbled.
Take heart. lad, and listen" and
Larry began pounding the wall with a
hammer. exactly under the north
gatepost We had sounded everything
In and about the house until the pro
cess bored me
Hurry up and get through with IT,
I jcrked impatlcntly. holding the Ian
tern at the level OF his head. II was
sharply cold under the posts and !
was anxious to prove the worthless.
ness of his idea and be done
Thump! thump'
There's a place here that sounds a
trlne on the key You try IT,"
I snatched the hammer and repeated
his soundings.
Thumpl thump'
There was a space about four feet
square In the wall that certainly gave
forth a hollow sound.
stand backl' exclaimed Larry Gag
erly. Here goes with the AK"
lie struck into the wall sharply and
tho cement cbippod on in rough pIecos
dIseIosInr bricks bencath Larry
napsod whom no had uncovered A foot
~ tho inner iavor and e,amincd tho
surface.
"Tbcy.re iooso-,boso b,,cls are
,oose ana tbore.s s,mo,biny besIde
oarth hcbi,d tbom,"
Tho hrlc,s voro an, a., u,,hor, NOR.
,ar ava n,,cpod iron, an, ana rannod
WITH nv InucIiea on n voodcn snr.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

his lanterrNand ! lcft Larry crawling
through The nowfound door as hur.
ricd toward the house know him
well enough To- be- sure ho would not
leave the SPOT until We had found what
lay behind The Door uI Urvlldcrmcnt
You hdu toll fnu callers where
YOU expected tn find me-. dId youa" I
asked Baies as Doe brushed me On In
the kitchen
NO. sir Mr. stoddtd received the
gentlemen. Dee rang tho bell for mo
and when ] went into the library he
was sayinF Mr. Glcnarm Is at his
studies Bates Dee says kindly tell
Mr. Glenarm that Tim sorry to inter
rupt him. but won't be- please come
DOWN ! thought d rather neat sir
considering bus clerical onicc. ! knew
you were below somewhere. sir. the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24
che Door
BtwlldsrmsRi

There are dead men inside, I dare
say! Here. my lad, It's not for me to
turn loose the family skeletons, and
Larry stood aside while swung the
AK and brought II down with a crash
on the paddock. II was OF no nlmsy
stun and the remaining bricks cramped
me, but half dozen blows broke II on.
THE house OF a thousand ghosts"
chanted Larry. as pushed the door
open, crawled through and dropped
down inside.
Whatever the place was II had a
door and | set my feet firmly upon II
and turned 10 take the lantern.
Hold a bltl" he exclaimed. Some
ones coming, and bending toward
the opening heard the sound OF steps
down the corridor. In moment Bates
ran up, calling my name with more
spirit than | imagined possible in HIM.
What is ~" | demanded through
the opening.
IT'S Mr.. Pickering. The sheriff has
come with him. SIR"
As he spoke his glance fell upon the
broken wall and open door. The light
OF Larry's lantern struck full upon him
Amusement, and. thought, a certain
satisfaction. were marked upon his
countenance.
Hun along. Jack.--I'll be up a little
later" said Larry. III the fellow has
come in daylight with the sheriff, he
Isn't dangerous. It's his friends that
shoot in the dark that give us the
trouble"
crawled out and stood upright
Bates. staring at the opening, seemed
reluctant TO leave the spot
you seem TO have found II, sir" he
said,-l thought little chokingly. HIS
interest in the matter nettled me. n
was none OF his AFFAIR. for one thing.
and my first business was TO 20 above
for an interview with the executor
matter OF immediate Importance Al,
should have been clear to any one,,yos
"Of course we have found A ~
calculated, brushing the dust frc S''
clothes. lale'
lis Mr., Stoddard In the lnvNS surp
"oh, yes, SIR; left him es we "
the gentlemen" path,
Their visit is certaf eXter
opportune," said LAIR held az .a'Iv {
my compliments and evening. is ab
up as soon as Emission I'm ...1
bones OF my frien' ...,.
Bates strobe
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

r sheriff 10 retire for a moment should
like 10 saw few words TO you that Won
p might prefer to keep between our,
selves"
! had usually found II wise to take
: any cue Larry threw me, and 1 said.
Pickering, this II Mr.. Donovan. who
has every authority TO act for me in
tho matter"
Pickering looked impatlently from
one TO the other Of us.
fou seem TO have the guns the
ammunition and the numbers ON your
side" no observed dryly.
The sheriff may wait within call"
SAID Larry and at a word from pick.
ering the man left the room.
Now. Mr. Pickering, Larry snoko
slowly'-"as my friend has eIplainod
the case to me. the assets OF his grand.
IsthorS estate are all accounted for
inc land hereabouts. this house ion
thousand dollars In securitioa and n
somewhat vague claim against n ladv
known as Sister Theresa, who con.
ducts 81 Agatha's school, Is that cor.
u don't ask you TO take my word for
H. sir. rejoined Pickering hotly. ~
nave filed an inventory OF the estate
so lar as found, with the proper an.
thoritles" N''' "u
certainly. But merely wIab IN hs
sure OF my facts for the purnose n,
this Interview, to save me the tronble
Of going 10 the records. And mora.
over ! am somewhat unfamiliar with
your procedure In this country. am
member, SIR OF the Irish bar. Par.
Ion me- but l repeat my question"
nave made oath-that. 1 trpst IA
'umoient even for a member OF Tho
IRISH bar" 'Ao
Quite" said Larry. noddlng bls
lead gravely.
ne was not, TO be sure. a preaent.
Die member OF any bar. for a smudge
etracted considerably from the nm.
earance OF one side OF his face bis
Iothes were rumpled and covered with
TICK dust, and his hands were black. =,
ut had rarely seen him so calm Us
'crossed his legs. peered INTO the
Owl OF his pipe for a moment then
iked' as quietly as though he were I,
'licltlng an opinion OF the weather y,
WIN you tell me. Mr.. Pickering NJ
neither you yourself are a debtor ~
nm Marshall Glenarm's ostate7"
fTo BE CoNTINUEDl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

fully. II didn't understand ,h,, vo,,
relauons with the nelghboring clorr
were 80 Intimate. Your taste is i'm
proving. Glenarm."
MI Glenarm Is a friend of nina
remarked Stoddard quietly. "A very
particular friend" he added.
CONGRATULATE you-both."
! laughed. Pickering was surveying
tne room as he spoke.-and stoddard
suddenly stepped toward him, merely.
MINK TO draw up a chair for tho
sherin; but Pickering. not hearing
stoddards step on the soft rug until
inc clergyman was close beside him.
started perceptlbly and redeemed.
IL vas certainly ludlcrous. and whom
stoddHd faced me AGAIN he was biting
his lip
"ianon met" he murmured.
NOV gentlemen. will you kindly
state your business? MY own affaIrs
pres me-"
Ptkerlng was studying the cartridge |
boks on the library table. The aberif |
too. was viewing these effects with In
terdt not. think. unmixed with awe
'ilenarm, ! don't like 10 inyoke the
Law TO eject you from this propertv
butt am left with no alternative.
cart stay out here indefinitely. and
wat to know what's I'm 10 expect"
Ihat Is a fair question" | replled.
III were merely a mattor OF folIoU.
In the terms OF the viii | should mot
hdlaie or be here now. but II isn't
n WILL or my grandfather. that keeps
NJ lts the determination to give Won
a the annoyance possible.-to make /
inard and mighty hard for you 10 get I
hd OF this house until I have found
y you are so much Interested I'm H." q
1oy always had a grand way In /
one1 ,atters, As l told you before
"a q out here. it's a poor stake h
~ IL consist wholly OF this land
IusE w use, whose quality you have ~
y cQ w llent opportunity 10 test. a
a nh W spbtless heard that the =
III u believe there is money y
w of'-but ! dare say YOU -
II w NJ the possibilities. This -
rs ID w Tt time a rich man has :,
and AZ reprecious little behind =,
rbei w sk =,
.se d w cry anxious TO get pos. az
,at W pperty that you call a
~ ~ said. "A few acres OF v
Ia lM. shed house and an un. 10
'. w lon school teacherl"
W. you would understand
ll 81 replied. The Berl-
qth to perform the
aI I'd upon him by wi
cal TO you. But ha
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

the
above the surface f the The
dorsa superucture consisting Of large number Of small
parmcnts separated another thin sheet metal partitions and
filled with uose This superstructue for hoaon purposes only
serving boat the surface Of the water
The boat provided with yentra fin, keel balance
the supeucure The vertical diameter Of the body Of
about that of the horizontal section in other words
the boat will be fIklt
In the prov - sat will carried large torpcocs each
containing half 4 Ugh explosive.
al onsstng of 20 per ntrogyccnc and 80 per
guncoton. For made in long solid bars forced and sealed
into long tubes This sefombusye and does require
atmospheric burn it, consequently it be burned confined
The heat Of the burning moor used to eyapoc water and
the products of combustion mingled to drive turbines for
the boats propulsion
will REQUIRE enormous amount OF power to prope
this opeo-oa at express speed when submerged but with
the power that be needed even attain speed
great 60 miles an hour.
As only the coming will appear above the surface
Of tbe water This will difficult object hit with the quick
protected by plate thickness great enough to resist
the poles Of quick firing guns any procce striking the SUI
Perstructure can do no real damage to the boat itself.
purpose to make my orpedoes semarmo percing-that to
the warhad will have point capable Of penetrating the unprotected
hull of vessel and will through torpedo netting
which the vessel may be surrounded
When the torpedo launched the serve to
re the torpedo boat and aid stopping it, After launching
ie tl 3" ies7 no enemy nns Tor
The survivors viii be busy with their prayers.
Let repeat will be absolutely impossible to prevent tor
pedooat from reaching and opedong bap world
with but small danger on its part Of being destroyed.
torpedoboat of this character feet long will require
of but two the risk of life will be insignificant
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

"There is no doubt that the selection Of
the husband should really rest with the
woman" says DIR. Denslow Lewis. "In the
animal world it is invariably the female that
chooses her mate. Only in the human race
it the right of selection arbitrarily given to
the male. Left to herself, and with no ham
pering conventions to interfere, the woman
would be the most discriminating chooser.
With all sorts Of men to select from she
would be in no hurry to mate with the first
little man that popped the question Women
love physical perfection
"With her right TO select unnnestinned-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24

Il takes us half our lives 70 learn
who our friends are, and the other
half to HeeD them
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-04-24
MOtOrite
Will bolt
With New Fuel Tor
pedo Boats Can
Sink WarShipS
BY HUDSON MAXIM.

That government which shall be first to build
torpcdocs with double the speed and range Of those
now in use, and to build torpedo boats capable Of
reaching and sinking the batilcslps Of an enemy
with insignificant risk, will have an overwhelming
advantage in any naval engagcment-an advantage
that will mean certain victory
torpedo boat built according to my invention
will be about 81 feet long, and will be- driven by gaso-
line engines upon the surface of the water under
NAL conditions but when going into action the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-12-19
The Empty Stocking Club.

The Empty Stocking Club held its
first meeting Monday afternoon and
made plans by which the hearts of many
little children are to be made happy at
Christmas time.
The active members this year are as
follows Misses Bessie l.. Purnell. Eva
S. Townsend, Wilson Hargis, Ella Davis.
Nellie Price. Carolyn G. Hargis, Mabel
7. Irwin, Emily F. Upshur.
The Empty Stocking Club has for the
last nine years endeavored to make a
Christmas feeling of happiness in homes
that could not participate in the bright
ness that should be felt in all homes at
this time.
Persons Of the community who wish
to assist in this work can become honor
airy members by paying twenty-five
cents to any one of the active members
of the club.