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The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
DETROITERS DONATE FOR
DETROIT-PONTIAC ROAD

LANSING. Mich. July l6.-Edwin
8. George and s. ID. Waidon. OF De
troit. have rendered Horatio S. Earle.
a handsome subscription toward the
cost OF building state reward gravel
road in Royal Oak townshlp.~on the
Detroit and Pontiac road. The offer
OF 81 900 mile Is made on the con
dition that the balance Is forthcom4
ing from the township, county and
state, aud Earle will get busy. He
will pay OF the states money $500 a
mile. Then he proposes to ask the
Oakland county board OF supervisors
at their annual meeting in October 10
appropriate $3.50 a mile. amounting 10
81 900 In all. Undoubtedly Royal OaS
township will raise the balance OF
somewhere between $3.50 and $500 a
mile.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
PhiIanthropist in
Jeans Feeds Hundreds
Of Fellow Workmen

NEW YORK, July 16.-One hun
dred men a day are being fed free OF
cost by John Morgan. poor work
ingman. at 102 Christopher-st.
Mr.. Morgan has been carrying on
the work on a small scale for the last
two or three years. but the demands
on him have increased so that his &C.
commodations are now taxed to their
full capacity. He has no money and
has found cooperation in his work
from his daughter, Calvina, who helps
him to pay the rent, while he collects
food for his proteges as best he can.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
'SCANL0N OUT OF
PR0H|B RACE
JOSEPH p. TRACY'S CHANCES
ARE 6Ri0hTER-"AllCE
NOT WANTED.

COLUMBUS, o., July 16.-When the
Prohibition convention was called into
session at 9 o'clock this morning, IL
was with the prospect OF first class
scrap about the platform, following a
similar one In the committee on resolu-
TONS The bone of contention Is the
plank of woman's suffrage. After the
hottest kind of fight In the commit
tee In which one Of the members made
yelled threats TO leave the Prohibition
party IL their ideas were not carried
out, plank was adopted embodying
the Ohio idea.
The withdrawal from the race for
president OF DIR. Charles p Scanlon.
of Pittsburg, because he does not want
10 leave his work as temperance lead
er In the Presbyterian church. and the
refusal of Robert Patton, Of Illinois,
attorney and temporary chairman OF
the convention, to take the nomina-
tion on account of his health. leaves
the presidential situation as much at
sea as ever. The first ballot will be
the only thing which will reveal the
present standing of the long list of
ayowed candidates. Joseph p. Tracy's
chances are said to be little bright
er.
Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth,
daughter OF the president and honor
ed guest OF two national conventions
this summer. may attend the national
Prohibition convention here this week
II she wishes, but II will not be as the
guest OF the body of delegates. She
10 considered too sporty" as she
smokes cigarettes and attends horse
races.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
LOST THEIR THIRD SON.

CALUMET. Mich, July 16.-tSpe
cisl.) when Romeo Green. %. was
killed at the Calumet and Hecls
Smelling plant at Hubbell, his parents
lost their third son within two years
Green was struck In the head by the
end Of a steel cable. which broke. frac
turing his skull.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
HUGH NJ CUROY
DIES IN 0W0ss0

OwOsSO. Mich, July y l6.-Hon.
Hugh McCurdy, past grand command
er of the Knights Templar and past
grand master OF the Masons OF the
United States. died at his home, Nc
Curdy Park at 8 o'clock this morning.
Mr.. McCurdy had been unconscious
for several days and his death was ex-
pected. He Is survived by his wife
and two sons-John It. and Spencer
H. McCurdy.
Mr.. McCurdy was 70 years old, and
had been a Mason more than half a
century and was deemed the greatest
authority on Masonic law In the coun-
try. He was a former probate Judge of
the county.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
ST. GEORGES SONS ASSEMBLE.

CALUMET, Mich, July 16.-tSpe-
cial.)--The opening session of the
grand lodge of Sons of St George OF
Michigan. was held at the Elks' club
house, in Hancock, this morning. Hun.
dreds of representatives from various
lodges In the state are present.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
TO GRAND JURY WITH
RACE-BETTING "COPPERS'

NEW YORK. July l6.--Evidence was
produced before the Kings county
grand jury today showing that not
only have the police not suppressed
betting at the race tracks. but that
they have been betting there them
selves. The numbers OF the policemen
and the bookmakers with whom they
made their bets were submitted to the
grand jury.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
Woman MlIIiner Bankrupt.

Marion J. Burris. milliner at No. SIS
Michigan-aye.. has flled a petition In
bankruptcy. Her debts are small with
the exception OF s2.s31.s7. owing to
Hart & Co, OF Cleveland, from whom
she bought almost exclusively. She
asks that certain portion OF the STOCK
be declared exempt.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
TOWN OF HALTIC, o.,
SWEPT BY FIRE

COLUMBUS. O., July l6.-Haltio.
a town OF 500 in Tuscarawas county.
was threatened this morning by
fire that started late last night
Forty homes have already been des-
troyed and the loss will be over $780,
600. Aid was summoned from Gosh
octoc and other towns.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
.CH|LD'S BURNS
RESULT IN DEATH

Becky Feldman. the little girl who
was burned while playing about bon
lire In the rear OF her home, No. 215
Alfred-st.. Tuesday died in the Chill
dren's Free hospital. Thursday morn
ing
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
JACKSON POLICE CHEF OUT.

\ JACKSON, Mich, July i6.-tSpe,
clal.) John Boyle. chief OF police, has
resigned on account OF age. He 10
80 years old. and had been In serv.
Ice 90 years-15 years as chief.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
THE WEATHER.

Detroit sad vicinityt\ Thursday night
and Friday, partly cloudy, probably
shoverst warmer tonightj fresh east to-
south winds.
Low~v Michigan Partly cloudy with
probsbIy local storms tonight or FRI
dayt risiBg temperature,
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16

II is noted that. while the French
colonies are fast becoming an outlet
for the overflow population of other
nations. they are constantly growing
more French.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
CAR INJURIES CHILD;
WAGON BRUISES ANOTHER

Fred Branger, No. 1924 Crane-ave..
a driver for the Detroit Creamery Co.,
left his team standing at Gratiot-avc.
and Russell.st., with his three.year-old
son, William. in charge. about Z
O clock Thursday morning. The horses
became frightened and ran away,
throwing the boy out. The rear wheel
OF the wagon passed over his legs
but the lad escaped with few bruises.
He was carried into Rehinfrank's drug
stort at No. SOC Gratiot-ave.. where he
vas attended by DR.. w. p McQuisten,
No. ESQ st. Aubin-ave.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
MOTHER EDDY IS
80 TO-DAY, BUT
METHOO|CAL
NO OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF
ANNIVERSARY sY CHRISTIAN
SCIENTISTS CHURCH HEAD
RISES AT O'CLOCK.

BOSTON. July 16.-Mary Baker q.
Eddy Is 80 years old today. There
was no official observance OF the event
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16

Re comfortable and have your beer at
home. and II you are particular, select
stroh's, because 10 IL the best. Phone
Main SIS for q case.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16

Oue year ago fodayf MaNfmum tenn
,~vstur~ s1t minimum, III mean, IS,
psrtIy cloudy, with trace of rsin DUR
SnG the afternoon.
sun rose st 4ii0 .. m. Sun sets st
fOS D. IN.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16

July 2s. Steamer Columbia. Tickets for
sale at Detroit Times advertising depr.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
Reckie Katzman. aged two and one.

Beckie Kaufman. aged two and one
half years, was struck by a Four
teenth car while playing in the street
near her home. No. 456 Hastings-st.,
Thursday morning. The car threw
her to the pavement. but she sustain
cd only q few minor bruises about the
face. She was taken to. st. Mary's
hospital in East End ambulance.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-16
As-us.a.r. Umbr-n... a. as.rss
Aircraft STARLIGHT River PARTY

Lowell. Michigan Homecoming
DAYS. Aug. 4th. 5th and 9Th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
THE BIG CORN SHOW.

The National Corn exposition, which
this year bids fair to far surpass In
scope and Importance anything Of its
like ever attempted, will be held al
Omaha, Neb.. from Dec. 8 TO 10. A
letter to the writer from the general
manager, Professor J. W. Jones. who
for several years was Professor p G.
Hoiden's right hand man at the State
college at Ames and who Is general
manager of the exposition. states that
in his opinion the National Corn expo
sition Is doing more to Jog agriculture
along throughout the United States
than any other single organization.
that II is going to be a tremendously
big affair as well as clean. wholesome
and educational. Mr. Jones further
states that the management has drawn
plans which will provide 10000 square
feet more space than was at first
thought necessary. while II Is more
than likely that even these accommo-
dations will have to be enlarged upon
before the entry season closes. 1t Is
the thought OF the members of the as
socia ton. who are residents of every
state In the corn belt. that corn grow.
ing has vast possibilities which have
not yet been realized in spite Of the
fact that It's annual commercial value
Ia more than that Of all other cereals
combined The aim of the exposition
Is akin to the fat stock show-the ex
hIbition Of the best and most valuable
Thoroughbred types; together with tho
presentation of data relative to best
methods Of breeding and care. De
tails of the exposition as respects con
ditions, prizes. etc. will be given wide
publication at an early date. Every
farmer who has A No. ! corn should
plan to exhibit 1t and II possible take
II to the exposition IN person. where
In all probability be will be benefited
more by what he sees than by the
prizes he may carry or with his ey
hibits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
A LIBERAL OFFER
F. W. Bucknam, Druggist, Guar
antees to Cure Dyspepsia.
If They Fail, The Medicine
Costs Nothing.

To questionably prove to the
people of Skowhegan that indiges-
ton and dyspepsia is durable and that
Rexall Tablets will effect the cure, we
will furnish the medicine absolutely
free if it fails TO give complete salts
faction to anyone giving it trial.
the remarkable success of Rexall
Dyspepsia Tablets is largely due to
the new and successful method of
manufacture, whereby the we'll
known properties of Bismuth, Subni-
trate and Pepsin have been combined
with carminatives and their agel t..
Bismuth, Subnitrate and Pepsin are
recognized by the entire medical pro-
fession as specifics for acute indiges-
ton and dyspepsia.
The Pepsin used in Rexall Dyspep-
STA Tablets is manufactured by new
process which develops It's greatest
efficiency. Pepsin supplies to the d.
gestive apparatus one OF the most
important clements of the digestive
fluid, and exerts a tonic influence
upon all the glands which supply all
the other elements necessary to
proper assimilation and digestion.
the carminatiVes add properties
winch promptly relieve the disturb
ances and pain caused by undigested
food.
The perfect combination of these
ingredients make remedy absolute
~ incompetence and invaluable for
the complete cure of indigestion and
dyspepsia.
We are SO positively certain of this
that we sell Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets
on our own personal guarantee
tnat they will either cure you or
cost you nothing W. Buchanan,
Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
THE UPPER AIR.

Danger In the Chill That Comes With
the Fall of Night.
Few people who visit Denver realize
that 1t is located only few feet short
of mile above the sea level At such
attitudes the climate is always treach-
erous. The midday sun may be broil-
ing hot, but after dark the air is soon
chilled and one is liable to contract a
cold
Several OF the Spanish cities stand
upon the crests Of tall hills, where
such climatic changes occur after
nightfau. When, as a boy at the grand
opera saw Spaniards In Carmen
or THE Barber Of Seville" toss their
long cloaks or capes about their faces
| assumed that the act was intended
to disguise them-to hide their faces.
Nothing of the sort. The Spaniard,
like the Italian OF the Alpine regions,
always covers his mouth after sun
down to minimize danger to his lungs
from the night air.
Curiously the women haven't any
fear of the chill that follows the dark
ness. They may be seen In low cut
bodices at nll hours of the evening In
the cafes, at balls and on the streets.
The men, however are In terror of
cold night winds. Pneumonia and tu-
berculosis carry off a great many vie
tins In Spain and northern Italy
julius Chambers In Brooklyn Eagle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
TIE ONION HARVEST.

A Wisconsin reader oil tnese notes
writes stating that this is the first
year he has tried to raise onions on
few suggestions as to the best method
of harvesting and marketing the crop.
With the thought that information
given him may be of assistance to
some other readers, we present Ii here.
Onions from seed sown as early as
possible In the spring should be ready
to pull by the 10th of September or
shortly after. The right time for this
is when the tops of the crop as a
whole have withered and are thorough
~ dry and the roots dead. The work
of pulling may be done by hand, but
where the ground has been kept free
from weeds IT may be more rapidly
done by using round toothed lawn
rake, which should be held firmly 50
that the teeth will come under the
onion and pulled gently at an angle
to the row, so that the pull of the rake
will come on but one onion at time.
We have found 1t convenient to go
through the field raking three rows
loose facing In one direction, then rak
Ing three rows from the opposite di-
rection toward these. This gives a
windrow across the field of six rows
which makes convenient quantity In
the work of topping. Care should be
taken not to pile the onions up. for II
al
to heat and sprout The job of top
ping may be commenced as soon as
the onions are thoroughly dry after
pulling While twist of the wrist, a
jackknife or sheep shears are used by
some for this job. we have found moth
ing so convenient as sharp pair of old
shears They are light, and one can
work fast with them. The top should
be cut at point about. a third of an
inch from the bulb. The chief point
to have In mind In the harvest Of on
ions is thorough curing of the crop,
without which they will not keep prop
eriy. After the topping Is done 1t Is
well to let the onions remain on the
ground In shallow windrows for
week or ten days, at the end OF which
time they may be sacked in the com
mon bushel and half onion sack or
put In bushel crates, as the demands
of the nearest market will determine
Not the least important matter in con-
nection with what may be called sue
cessful handling Of the crop Is the
finding Of a market for 1t. II one has
from 10000 pounds up to carload,
the minimum weight of which Is $4,000
pounds, It Is well to get In touch with
reliable dealers in the larger nearby
markets, One year with another they
should bring from 40 to 80 cents
bushel. free on board shipping point.
and sometimes more than this II mar
keted early, when the demand is sharp
or the crop IL short. II one has lesa
than 10000 pounds, lives near good
live town and can spare the time,
more can be realized by peddliug them
out from house to house. The onions
should be sacked only when they are
Thoroughly dry. the sacks sewed and
put aboard cars at once or tn a dry
place until time OF shipment
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
The Old Spring.

Chas. Ireland, native of Show
hogan, now engaged in the ranching
business in New Mexico, was in town
last week, renewing his acquaintance
with the scenes and friends of his
early manhood. The following lines
were suggested by a visit to his form
er home.
AT last I've returned to the scenes Of my
childhood,
To that dear old spot where ] first saw
the day.
But. Alas, We must leave 1t, although
our heart grleves ii
For the fates have decreed that We can
not here stay.
have crossed the broad prairie, the
grand rocky mountains,
Have followed the course pursued by the
TIL tired and dreary, footsore and
weary,
return TO the spot where my journey
begun.
have drank to my fill of mineral waters
supposed by the poet inspiration to
bring,
But cannot conceive it, and do not be-
lieVe ii
That they compare for one moment with
our Old Boiling Spring.
Writer'S have told us in both song and
story.
And some OF their writings SAVIOR OF
truth,
How once Ponce De Leon. a mythical be-
ing.
Searched for the Spring Of Perpetual
Youth.
OH Had he but known. or the Gods had
but told il
His journey would o. have been de-
stlned failure 10 bfng,
For both he and his legion would have
come To SkOwhegan
And drank from the depths OF that Old
Boling Spring.
But If you don't find it easy to really be-
ileVe me
And old age should occasion you any
alarm.
You VIII no longer doubt it. ii you go
quick about 1t,
And drink from that spring on the old
ireland farm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
l-eoend of Moses.

The story of the cause of Moses
slot, hes Oh speec.l is given In the Tai
mud and runs as follows: Pharaoh was
one day sitting on his throne with
Moses on his lap when the child took
or the kings crown and put 1t ON his
own head. The wise men" tried to
persuade the king that this was rea-
son, for which the child ought to be
put to death, bot Jethro replied: at Is
the act Of child who knows no bet
ter. Let two plates be set before him,
one containing gold and the other red
hot Goals, and you will find he will pre-
fer the latter TO the former" The ex-
pertinent being made. the child snatch
ed up one Of the live Goals. put 1t into
its mouth and burned its tongue so sc
verely that II was ever after heavy
and slow of peeeh."-New York Amer
lean.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Bee Economics.

The organization Of bee life Is fas-
cinating study. The workers In bee
hive may be divided, says the Univer.
sity Correspondent, into "a hafvesters.
who bring In honey and pollen from
flowers. wax from buds of pines and
poplars. water to mix with pollen and
honey to make the pasty food for the
larvae; (2l scavengers. who in early
morning carry out Gebris. including
tllators. who stand erect and keep
their wings In continual movement in
order to ventlate the hive; IA guards,
who defend the hive from wasps, rob
Der bees and other enemies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Not a Dead One.

The hour was long past midnight.
but the young girl had not yet retired.
Moaning. wringine her hands, she
walked the room dstractedly.
"Oh fatberr'
A stately. white haired figure in
evening dress had entered.
Father speak. Has Winterbottom
Hance killed himself? | heard a com.
motion without at midnight-a crack as
of a revolver. fall as Of a heavy body
refused Winterbottom early In the
evening and as he staggered from the
room. despair writ large upon his pale
brow, he swore wildly to take his own
life
The old mans eye cleaned as with
some secret JOY.
Refused him, did your" be chuc-
killed. Refused Wlnterbottom, Ell
Well. I'm glad you did. He's just
cleaned me out Of 81 In a poker game
at the club" - New Orleans Times
Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

Some enterprising housewife has
found out that when hot water Is not
at hand for scading the tomatoes the
skin may be loosened almost as well by
drawing a knife blade away across the
surface of the fruit with firm pressure
This bruises the flesh just enough 50
that the skin may be readily peeled off
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

careful removing and burning Of
the weeds that have escaped your vigi.
lance during the growing season and
are full of ripened seed will save many
strokes of the hoe next year. 1t is a
case where a stitch In time saves more
than nine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

The writer knows from sampling II
that jelly made from Wealthy apples
is not surpassed by that made from
Transcendant crabs or any other va
riety. This apple is remarkably juicy
while its fine spicy favor Is impaired
to the jelly in marked degree. Wind
falls and culls which cannot be mar
keted may be utilized with advantage
for Jelly timber.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Her Baseball Idea.

Else-What are goose eggs in a
baseball match? Harry-They are In
pings when no runs are made. Why
did you ask? Elsie-Oh. / thought may
be they were laid by the fouls in the
game.-Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
They Have Horns.

Teac her giving lesson on the rht
noceros)-Now can you name any other
things that have horns and are dan
gerous to get near? Sharp Pupil
Motor cars.-Philadelphfa Inquirer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

Experiments which have been con
Quoted by hog raisers in different parts
Of the country show that when corn Is
hogged downfall IL, when the bogs
are turned into small portions of the
unhusked field and allowed to feed at
will--they Will make from % TO 80 per
cent better gain than when fed In the
yards. Doubtless the green food, exer-
else and change are largely responsible
for the better showing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Had n Close Cali.

Mrs. Ada L. Groom, the widely known pro
prietor Of the Groom Hotel, Vaughn, Miss.
says: "For several months suffer ed with {
severe cough, and consumption seemed tc
have its grip ON me, when a friend recon
mended DR.. Kings New Discovery. I begai
taking it, and three bottles affected a com
plete cure" The fame Of this life saving
cough and cold remedy, and lung and throa
healer is world wide Sold at G. K. Fogg
drug store! soc, and $500
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

chap living near Parnell, Mo-, who
had previously eaten a half bushel OF
peanuts at a single sitting, recently
broke this record by eating forty-eight
bananas and finishing off with a gal
Ion of Ice cream and three quarts OF
water. If the news item had not stated
that this creature was man he would
surely be taken for Poland China.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Aar Great Menorv.

The gift of memory was being dis
tussed when Alice wisely said:
Mothers got a good memory. She
can remember things a heap further
back than any of Us children cam
Lippincott's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

At a meeting of the National Apple
Growers association which was held
In st. Louis early In August plan
was formed for the organizing of all
apple growers for the pooling OF their
product. The immediate objects of the
orga nization are to wage campaign
for better transportation facilities,
withdraw patronage from the commits
sion men. lower the price of apples to
the consumer and raise the profits OF
the grower. who In the estimate OK the
association has been having bold OF the
small end of the stick for some time
past. One feature of the plan has IN
view the esta bis ment OF apple depOtS
and market houses In the larger cities
of the country which shall be owned
and controlled by the association,
which will regulate the selling price of
apples. There is no denying the fact
that apple growers in the past have, as
rule. been plucked and f1eeced ruth
lesSly by apple dealers, who aim to
beat the prices OF apples down to the
point where there is little or nothing
In the raising of them. II Is possible
that the new plan may be worked out
In its more important aspects II the
association shall Include In its mem
bership large majority Of apple
growers and II they will stick to agree
ments as decided on by the association.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22

The speedy way to market a product
is to give It publicity, and the newspa-
per is the medium through which to
reach all the worid.--Waco Times Her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-22
Prehistoric.

Little Girl-Ive got a father and a
muvver and a grandfather. Old Gent
And how old is yer grandfather Lit.
tie Girl don't know. but we've had
him a long time.