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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR GOV.
ERNOR-

We thought 1t was generally con.
coded that the democrats of Person,
Mr.. Kitchin's home county, were
solidly for him for governor; but ii
seems this is % the cast. A spec
fal dispatch to the Raleigh Times
quotes a prominent Person county
politician" as saying that a number
Of democrats of that county are urg-
Ing their county!man, MIR. j. A.
Long, to become a candidate for the
nominations: but he has not vet
made up his mind as to what course
ne MA pursue. The correspondent
that should Mr.. Long decide to
be a candidate he would have bright
prospects of securing the nomina-
tion.
No doubt there will be more can
didates for this Office in the field be-
fore the convention meets. A TRAN
gular fight among candidates who
carried on a hot contest, often
at the last moment gives q mighty
pretty opening for a dark horse.
All indications point to a lively
time in Charlotte about June oath.
There will be nothing cut and dried
about the proceedings of that con
v~cntion-~as to the nomination of
candidates anyhow. That for the
will not be the only
exciting contest. Every day or so
new candidates for the other Offices
are heard from.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

Grippe n sweeping the country.
Stop IL with P~reventics, before IL Eets
deeply seated. To check ealy colds
with these little Candy Cold tablets
IL surely sensible and safe. Proven
ties contain no Quinire. no laxative.
nothing harsh or sickeniug. Pneu-
monia would ever appear K early
colds we're promptly broken. Also
goo for feverish children. Large
box. az tablets. IS cents. Vest pocket
boxes 5 cents. Sold by Robert R.
BelaEy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
JUDGE ADAMS ENUMERATION

When certain politicians started the
hue and cry after Judge Adams and
the other members of the Indian cit
izenship court The Messenger said it
would believe the charges when they
were proven. Desperate effort was
made to scare up something on which
to base charges. 1t was purely a DO
litlcal movement and done in the
hopes of influencing the republican
nomination for president but the game
did not work. The whole thing has
fallen through. No charges have been
filed away in the interior department
for months, as some wanted to have
the public believe, and no facts were
found on which charges could be bas-
ed. The New York World sent an
agent to Indian territory to investigate
the conduct Of Judge Adams, but he
failed utterly. The senate called for
information from the interior depart
ment and was told that there had
never been any such charges filed
there. 1t is thought at Washington
that the whole thing is at an end. We
are glad to know that Judge Adams
has been e~xonerated, for he is a North
Carolinian and we would hate to know
that any citizen of this state rested
under the cloud of having taken brides
while on the bench. The mans party
Civilizations should have no influence
on ones feelings in such a matter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
To Rebuild street Car Mandatory

To Rebuild Street Car Mandatory
IL has already been stated In The
Enterprise that the Southern Car
Company plant. which was destroy
ed by fire several weeks ago. would
be rebulit
This vas practically decided NJ n
formal meeting which was held n lew
days & and preparations now b o
ing made TO erect the building. In
a cas- like this the unanimous oon-
sent OF the stockholders is necessary
and at the last meeting there was
% per cent OF the stockholders pres
ent that voted to rebuild--High
Point Enterprise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

This is TO certify that an druggists
are authorized TO refund our money
II Foley's Honey and Tar fails TO cure
your cough, heals the lungs and pre-
vents serious results from a cold. Cu
es la grippe coughs n precents pneu-
inonia and consumption. Contains no
opiates. The genuine Is In a little
yellow package. Refuse substitutes. X
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
Oyerman Attends To His Duties

News item Senator Overman got.
his bill through for $500, 900 for a cusD
tom house for Wilmington through the
senate IL Mr.. Cannon does not block
the way in the house, the bill may
pass"
Senator Overman Is doing the things
w~hereunto he was sent-Nev Bern
SWn
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

Mr.. Roosevelt may be an autocrat.
but what do you suppose Mr.. Bryan
would be If he was president with q
democratic Or populist majority in
congress.-Durham Herald
Do we understand from this that
The Herald considers Mr.. Bryan more
OF an autocrat by nature than is Mr..
Roosevelt?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
Perish.

Thousands perish every day from
consumption resulting from a cold. Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate racking coughs and expels
the cold from your system and pre-
vents consumption and pneumonia. 1t
has cured many cases of incipient con-
sumption. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
A Very Small Straw

The action Of the democratic ex-
ecutive committee at Raleigh the
other night in refusing TO endorse
Mr.. Bryan Is being o~verworked. While
1t was undoubtedly q straw, yet DO
Vas a very small one and when tho
convention meets I'm Charlotte tho
Nebraskan will be endorsed IN q
walk. He has got MS a-goin' some-
Greensboro Record
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
Not Daft Over BRYAN

There is no particular significance
TO be attached to the refusal OF he
executive committee 10 endorse Bryan
and Aycock.
II simple meant hat a majority OF
the members had not lost their heads
about the thing. and that something
sitter thar cotton string runs Up and
down their hacks=NeW Bern Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

Does the American flag that
public lottery in Porto Rico with it's
forty thousand dollars a month in
prizes? If so can't tickets be sold any
where that flag flies?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

It seems likely that the ice war in
Charlotte this summer is to be a
three cornered one. The Indications
are that city will have three indie
pendent factories, all scrambling for
the trade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

The p~aragrapher Of The Times-Un-
ion must be a baseball crank Of the
worst kind for he defines a pessimist
to be one who can stop to talk politics
while a baseball game Is going on.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

The express agent in Raleigh not
long. ago sent word to a prominent
resident of that city: please come and
take your box Of books out Of the Of
fee, for it is leaking"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
How Cough Germs Multiply.

When you have a cold the mHcous
membrane Is infAned and the discas-
ed germs which you breathe find lodg-
nent and multiply. especially the pneu-
monia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar
soothes and heals the inraned air
Passage. stops the cough and epsls
The cold from your system Refuse
substitutes. X. X. B1llamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

A Kansas populist can have no just
grievance against Mr.. Bryan. They
Will search his record In vain foS q
single instance OF d~isloyalty TO tru
populism-New York World.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

Farmers, mechanics, laborers rely
On DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. Takes
the stings out of cuts, burns or bruises
at once Pain cannot stay where II La
uS6d
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

1t this time OF year the man who
Is honest as the day Is long must
be getting more trustworthy very
day.-Washington Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20

Don't think that piles can't ,s e.T-
Thousands OF obstinate cases ave
been cured by Doan's Ointment 50
cents at any drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-03-20
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

THE DAILY MESSENGER by mail
one year. $500: six T1onths, $500:
three months, $3.50: n month, so
cents.
THE SEMI-wEEKLY MESSEN-
GER 1.-TWO SPACE papersl. py mail
one year. 31.oc; six months. so cents
In advance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
kokomo Woman
Gives Fortune
To Help Women who suffer.

In the past few years Mrs. Cora ID.
Miller has spent s126. 10000 in giving
medical treatment 10 afflicted woinur,
Sometime ago we announced In the
columns OF this paper that ske would
send free treatment 20 every woman
who suffered from female diseases or
piles.
More than a million women have ac-
cepted this generous ofrsr, and as Mrs.
Miller IL still receiving requests from
Thousands OF women from slt parts of
the world. who have not yet used the
remedy, she has decided to continue tile
offer for awhile longer, at least.
This 10 The simple, mild and harmless
PREPARATION, that has CURED 40 many We
men IN the privacy OF their own homes
after doctors and other remedies failed.
IL H. especially prepared for the
speedy and permanent cure Of leucoI- :
rhoca or whitish discharge, liberation.
dlsplscements or falling OF the womb.
uterine or ovarian tuDhors or growths !.
also pains In the head back and bow
els. bearing down feelings. nervousness
creeping feeling UP the splno, melan-
choly, dosise 20 cry, hot flashes. wenri-
ness and pllos from any cause, or no
matter Qf how long standing
Eveftweuan sufferer unable 10 nnd
relief, who will write Mrs. Miller now,
without delay will receive by mail free
o. charge; 2 so,csnt box of Tits simple
women surfsr and how thsy can easily
ovrs themselves ~ hons without the
Don't suieg anoihsr day, but write
q nnce 10 Nrs Cora ID. Niiisr, eosi
Miller building, Kokomo. indiana.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
MICHIGAN PATENTS.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Michigan
patents were issued as follows: z.
G. Akers, Port Huron, steering gear
for boats; l.. Buehler, Detroit, auto
matte injector; L. II. Billiard, Kalam-
AGO. roof flashing; r. ]. Carpenter.
Ithaca. combination steering and driv-
Ing axle for motor vehicles: w. A..
Collins and W. Westbrook. Detroit.
air pump for street cars and anaio-
gous purposes; @. Conley. Caseville.
Golfer; A. r. Dubois, e. and l.. F.
Perry. Flint. display cabinet; w. B.
Engfer and c. J. Krizonowsky, Ian
sing. valve for gas engines: w. III.
Gibson, Grand Rapids, wheel lock:
II. J. Gilbert, Saginaw, wash board:
p. K. Goehle. ST., Sault Ste. Marie.
mop wringer; X. Hilprecht. Lansing,
CRATE for gas producers ]. Kahn,
Detroit. expanded metsf; J. II. Lock,
Rondo, horEe shoe: II. @. McComb,
Detroit. driving gear for automobiles:
e. II. Palmer and w. A. Willis, Detroit,
lamp; II. y Perkins, Grand Rapids.
propeller wheel; A. j. Russell and w.
b. Terry. Sturgls, sliding gate: L. A..
Smith, Bay City, cement tie mold:
@. +. vorell, Grand Rapids. dust col
lector; @. G. Winslow, Kalamazoo,
pipe wrench
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
RYAN OWNED HALF
OF PAPER ROAD
TAKEN BY MET.
TELLS GRAND JURY PURCHASE
WAS TO KEEP BRADY FROM
MANHATTAN - wAIL-sT. FER.
TiLe GLOVER PATCH.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-Thomas +.
Ryan. while witness before the spe-
cial grand jury. admitted under oath
that he had purchased from Anthony
n. Brady a one-half interest In the
franchise OF the Wall and Cortlandt-
st. Ferries Railroad Co, paper"
concern which william c. Whitney
later bought for the Metropolitan
Street Railway Co. from Brady.
This would indicate that Mr.. Ryan
profited not only by the sale OF the
road TO the corporation with which he
was connected. but that he sold TO this
same corporation the very one-half In
terest he had purchased before that.
In this way Mr.. Ryan's profits appar-
emily came from two sources.
These facts were ascertained from
partial inspection OF the minutes OF
the special grand jury which were
made public with the presentment by
direction OF Justice Bowling. Of the
criminal branch OF the supreme
court
Mr.. Ryan swore. too, that he was
not aware OF the fact that Mr.. Whit
ney had negotiated for the purchase
OF this railroad franchise. that he did
not hear OF IL until he was told that
a check for more than 100000 had
been deposited to his credit.
Admlta He Feared Brady.
He explained how he had tried for
years TO keep Mr.. Bady out OF New
York, because the Metropolitan want
ed Manhattan to itself, as far as the
operation of street railroads was con-
cerned. He was afraid OF Brady and
for that reason finally consented to
take a one-half interest In the paper"
franchise.
IL also appeared from Ryans sworn
testimony that he regarded Wall
ST. as something very good In railroad
finances, for he called II very pref.
ty fertile clover patch"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
BRYAN MAY HAVE
CHAMBER As A
RUNNING MATE
coMMoNER WENT TO NEW YORK
AS pEAcEMAkER AND Is SAID
TO HAVE MADE A DECKER VITA
MURPHY.

ALBANY, April 23.--It is reported
that Murphy and Corners. In their at
tempted dickers with Bryan, have
made one OF the conditions OF their
support of him for the presidency the
selection OF Chanler as the candidate
for vice president.
When Lieut.-Gov. Chanler was ask
ed about II he answered: have no
knowledge OF this plan. Let me see
Bryan and Chanler. Does that
sound as well as Chanler and Bryan?"
Then CHAMBER chuckled.
Would you prefer the nomination
for governor to that OF vice presi-
dent?" was asked.
Chanler smiled rather frigidly and
replied Has any one heard that |
am candidate for anything? | am
very busy performing my duties"
II is said that Bryan has been using
his influence To patch up the differ
ences in the Democratic party In this
state.
Chanler Has Coed Record.
Chanler Is an organization man, and
is available" for many reasons He
could contribute handsomely 10 cam
paign fund. for one thing. and he has
the record behind him of having polled
large vote two years ago this fall.
IL was also recalled in this connec-
ton that Mr.. Chanler had preslden-
tial boom OF his own az one time, but
that the boom burst about the time
Mr.. Bryan visited Albany few
months ago.
On top of the Chanler talk came
rumors from New York city OF Tam
many slate for the municipal election
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
Bulletin No. 5.
Piano Removal Sale
Most Remarkable Price Reductions Detroit Music Co.'S
Woodward Ave.
Largest Number High Makes the City Select From
Terms Suit

II will pay you 10 investigate the
unprecedented piano values now offered
by the Detroit Music Co. With the ad-
vantage OF low expenses and being
wholesale representatives for over IS
different makes OF pianos, We have a
selection absolutely unapproachable in
variety quality and low prices. We
have tho largest number OF strictly
high grade pianos or any music house
Pease, Kroeger. etc.---every one Of
which has made q reputation for itself
All who buy express themselves as
pleased with the remarkable values we
Offer, In comparison with what they
have seen elsewhere. They are sending
In their friends TO our store. II you
need piano, why not buy a good one
not merely substitute? There are no
such bargains In any other store IN
town as you will flnd offered here
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

a year hence. Lewis Nixon. now one
OF Murphy's chief advisors. was talked
OF for mayor and Bird s. Coler was
slated for the comptrollership.
Daniel ]. Campau, the Democratic
national committeeman from Detroit.
Mich, was in New York city for a
talk with the Peerless One. He pre-
dicted that the trouble I'm the party
ranks would blow over long before
the national convention. and he went
on TO say that while Gov. Johnson of
Minnesota would undoubtedly get a
big vote at Denver, Mr.. Bryan would
be nominated on the first ballot.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
Around the State
in a Hurry

Muskegon-Burglars entered the
grocery store OF Jacob Hoekenga. in
the heart OF the city, last night and
worked long time at the safe. secur-
ing only $50,
IS aeinaw--To protect their interests
In the court proceedings at Port HUI.
ron, the Saginaw stockholders OF the
United Home Protectors fraternity
have organized.
Bay clty--Harry Maxson. 80. died at
Mercy hospital from a gunshot wound
inflicted accidentally by Nelson Nor
gan.
Owosso-Postmaster e. o. Dewey
is regarded as safe for four
years more. Rep. Fordney's eff
forts in his behalf have been success
ful and Dewey has received wire
from Senator Burrows announcing
the confirmation OF his appointment
as postmaster here.
MarqAette--Gov. Warmers admins
tration failed OF Endorsement at the
twelfth congressional district Repub-
lican convention, which instructed
Delegates Chas. s. Osborn and II. NJ.
Johnston for Taft.
Grand Rspids-Bishop Richter was
given a purse OF $4,000 by Roman
Catholics OF the western diocese. at
his silver anniversary. The money
will be used TO found church semin-
airy for the instruction Of priests.
Fiint--The marriage of Miss Mary
Madelon Paterson. only daughter
OF former Mayor w. A Paterson,
OF this city, and Mr. Arthur Charles
Pound, of indianapolis. Ind, took
place yesterday. at the residence OF
the brides father. The couple will
live In indianapolis.
Observation-Disclosures fishermen
captured In the Clinton river the big
gest fish seen here In 20 years. II II
monster sturgeon OF the rock var!e
~ and weighs SO pounds, and requir
ed the combined efforts OF four mer
to land It.
Battle Creek--Four druggists, Ed
ward Hamlyn, c. A. Pitcher. Chas. ID
Murphy and Chas. e. Humphrey have
been arrested charged with selling ii
quor without saloon licenses.
| CassopoIis--Tt Is reported that tn,
| Dowagiac bankers, Lyle and Gage
now In jail on several charges, may
be tried in ST. Joe county. Their at
/ torneys are quoted as declaring tha
they fear fair trial cannot be Sc
cured near home.
Holland-A barn of Dirk Poelakker
at Overisel, was destroyed by fire
Four incubators, with over 1000 eggs
besides considerable stock and pro
duce. also burned. The explosion o.
an incubator caused the IRE. Loss 4,
over $1,000. covered by insurance.
Grand RspIds--Chairman. Franh
Cook called the Kent county Repub
lican convention for May IL, the day
before the state convention. Forty
three delegates are to be named 70
the state and the district convention
Rochestcr--It is reported that be-
ported that before Arthur n. Collins
filed his petition In bankruptcy, he
sold TO William 8. Starring, q drug
gist doing business next door TO the
Collins bank. two drafts amounting
TO 800. He Is said to have made
other deals within the same week
Since the day of hearing It is said that
about $4,000 of additional claims
against Collins have come 70 light.
Monros--Dr. Godfrey Lorenso, old
resident and physician of Monroe
dropped dead at his home. Death was
due TO heart failure, He was 7s
years Of age. His wife and son sur
vive him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
DUSTIN FARM j N
SUED FOR
DIVORCE
YOUNG ACTOR. NAMED BY HOW
ARD GOULD IN ANSWER TO
wlFe's ACTION. IGNORANT OF
The CHARGES.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Mrs. Agnes
Johnston FarRum has begun suit Tor
absolute divorce against her husband
Dustin Farnum. the young actor. who
was named by Howard Gould In Ills
answer 10 the action OF his wife, kath-
crime Clemmons, for separation.
After the papers had been handed
to Justice Bowling. in the. supreme
court. former Leut.-Goy. NJ. Linn
Bruce was appointed referee by the
requests OF counsel for both sides.
Every possible effort 10 keep tho
matter quiet was made, the style OF
the suit being "A. Johnston Farnum
VS.. ID. Lancy Farnum." The young
leading mans middle name may be
Lancy. but no one ever called him by
IT, and A. Johnston FaFHu# IL net
at all suggestive OF Mrs. Dustin Far.
mum.
ID. Frank Lloyd, an assistant United
States district attorney in New York.
is Farnum's attorney. He refused 10
discuss the case. Mr.. Bruce also re-
fused TO say anything about the de.
tails.
Case Ripe Long Ago.
A friend OF Farnum's said The
troubles OF Dustin Farnum and his
wife would have come TO head some
weeks ago had ii not been for the un.
pleasant notoriety thrust upon the ae.
tor through the mention OF his name
by Howard Gould. This action--the
Farnum case-predicates my talking
of the disagreement which would have
been brought about long ago except
for certain things"
Howard Gould charged that his wife
followed Farnum about the country
while he was starring in The 'Vir.
ginian;" had entertained him fire.
Quently and had taken him for long
rides in an auto.
Farnum denied all the charges made
by Gould and said the friendship be-
tween him and Mrs Gould was mere.
~ OF causal sort
Farnum Pleads Ignorance
Mr.. Farnum. when asked about the
suit. declared that he was ignorant
OF the details OF his wife's charges
and was anxious 10 see the accuse,
tons
Il do not want 10 say anything until
know just what she has charged me
with he said II am curious about
It. you know. i have not had an op-
portunity To look at the Re0. | hope
that Mrs. Gould is not named. as Il
would be a further injustice to her.
must see the papers before say any
thing more about the case"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
STANDARD GAINS
s193, 100000
SINCE PANIC
LEAP IN SHARE PRICES is TAKEN
BY WISE ONES TO MEAN THAT
OIL TRUST IS NOW OUT or THE
LEGAL WOODS.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Even old
stock operators looked surprised when
the ticker announced the advance OF
Standard OH shares TO 5S3-the high
est point since the panic 1t meant
an advance In the entire Standard
OH issue of S193.00o.00 and illustrat-
ed the vast holdings of this company
in the parent concern alone. AS one
broker remarked. II showed what
really small matter was the fine OF
$29, 400, 600 imposed by Judge lands.
OF Chicago, last summer In connec-
ton with the rebating OF the Chicago
& Alton railroad. This fine has not
yet been paid.
Soon after that decision. Standard
Oil stock sold at $50. and the present
advance was taken by the shrewd
ones to mean that the Oil Trust had
worked free OF some OF its many en-
Engagements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23
Leaps From 4th Story
Of Hotel and Escapes
With Sprained Ankle

JACKSON, Mich. Apri "a
Especial. while in a fit of In
sanity caused, II is alleged, by
drink. John Williamson. aged
80. leaped from a fourth-story
window OF the Hotel Ruhl TO
the ground atS 3 O'Clock this
morning. and escaped with a
sprained ankle and few slight
bruises.
Williamson, who is married.
inherited a fortune from his
father a year ago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

NEW YORK. April 23.--John Bryan.
chauffeur for Thomas Lemane, OF
West Eighty-second-st.. lost control Of
Mr.. Lemane's big touring car while
speeding across the Williamsburg
bridge today. and a. q consequence
Bryan's mother. Mrs. AMMO bryan. OF
West Thirty.sevonth-st.. 10 dying In
oouvcrneur hospital. and the machine.
worth several thousand dollars. II .
wreck ~ the New York entrance OF
the bridge. bryan 10 not seriously
hurt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-04-23

And so on. with about Zoe more
strictly high grade new uprights.
Slightly used uprights are offered
from sl25 up.
Don't be misled IL costs you nothing
To investigate. You Will not be urged
to buy IL you are not ready to do so,
but we wish 10 impress upon you the
fact that no other store Is offering such
values. and that money spent now with
US Will bring greatest returns TO the
purchaser.
Very sincerely,
DETROIT MUSIC Co.
M A. Van Wagner. Propr.