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Evening star., 1908-01-11

Mr.. Bryan admits that some other
democrat is possible but not probable.
This appears to be one case where the
Nebraskan's expectations will be vindi-
Gated.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
His Share.

THE world owes me a living"
The lazy person said;
The cynic cried, "You have II,
That's why you aren't dead"
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Dignity is fine thing, but Japan may
yet come to prefer mikado who likes
to ride horseback, play tennis and have
an occasional outspoken argument
Evening star., 1908-01-11

George Bernard Shaw criticises some
of his earlier writings SO severely that
it will be interesting to see what he has
to say Of himself ten or fifteen years
hence
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Question arises as to whether it is bet
ter for a man to vent his feelings in ex-
pletives or give way to them entirely as
Mr.. Williams and Mr.. DeArmond did.
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Even should Senator Foraker prove an
''aIso ran his friends expect that he
will lend exceptional dignity to the posi-
tion.
Evening star., 1908-01-11

There is unauestionably disposition
10 make sport of Senator jeff Davis de-
termination to give his constituents their
moneys worth of oratory
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Dress Goods Department
(Second Floor, Street).
The New Spring of 1908
FHiQh=Grade Wash Materials

~71o7eS1 are showing advance foreign and do
N|NII mestic novelties, including i'm part:
NV David and John Anderson's Scotch
Zephyr Ginghams.
The made full line of classic staples and latest
noveties-all fast color.
81 inches wide, 45c and Soc the yard.
French Printed Efleure.
High-art prntngs sheer, crisp vole foundation
Is inches wide, SOC the yard.
French Organdie Lisse.
Pretty floral printings on white ground
80 inches wide, 4Oc the yard.
French Nebuleuse Travers
A new French fabric. Handsome pntngs in striped effects
80 inches wide, 6Oc the yard.
Printed India Mousseline.
yery sheer fabric printed artistic designs figures and
80 inches wide, 60c and Csc the yard.
Printed Tissue Nerissa.
very sheer ha fabric with odd and attractive printngs
27 inches wide, SOC the yard.
Embroidered Swisses.
Double width white tinted grounds embroidered IN deli
cate colors Very handsome and exclusive material
75c to $3.50 the yard.
French Pattern Dresses.
Imported by from Paris Extreme and exclusive
elites in one-of- -a-knd patterns
S25.OO the pattern.
Also a fu lime of new domestic fabrics, such as
Printed Batiste Lawns Printed Percales, Cling
laams Bates Seersucker Crepes, Galateas, etc., etc.
t.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
One Cause.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
The government is about to bring suit
against 342 railroads for violations Of the
safety appliance act. And still we WON
der why railroad accidents happen.
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Announcements that radium will restore
youth seem to put another unjust and
dangerous advantages in the hands of bill
lionaires.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
He Can Be Found.

From the Haverhill Gazette.
Gov Hughes refuses to hunt up the
people who would like to nominate him
for President, but he doesn't threaten to
hide If they search for him.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Peace.
From the Boston Transcript.

from tne boston lranscIipt.
There is some consolation for our short
ness .of army officers. 1t shows the as
pirations of our young men are turning
to peace more than war.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Falsehood.
From the New York Times.

FfOui the New I0fK IIuIes
We wish 1t were possible to find the
fountain of falSehoods and guesses worse
than falsehood from which the press OF
the world IL kept misinformed as to the
actual relations between this country and
Japan
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Bryans fear OF another presidential at
tack has not caused him to look around
for some way of getting vaccinated
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Taking No Chances.

From the Detroit News.
Gov. Hughes will not incriminate him
self one way or the other il he follows
the noncommitaI proclivities of his liter
ary style.
Evening star., 1908-01-11

1t Is hoped by thousands of patriots
that Secretary Taft's new thousand dol
lar horse will realize his responsibilities.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Real Fun Will Begin.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Attorney General Bonaparte is after
the Hartman system. When that sys-
tern gets after him events will become
interesting.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
When Money Is Dumb.

From the Hartford Post.
The assertion that money talks is a
lie. Otherwise the much-abuse,. and SLAM
dered ten-dollar gold piece would talk
back
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Occasionally San Francisco develops
CRATER with so much pull that he gets
out OF Jail in spite of himself
Evening star., 1908-01-11

Although it is Harry Thaw's case, Mrs
Thaw, as before. attracts most OF the
attention.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Amateur Art
Contest
$3.50 IN PRIZES
CAN YOU DRAW?

The Schoolmaster will pay soc
each or $50 for the FIVE best free
hand drawings of any of the pic
lures below. Try and improve on
these; don't copy, give me some
thing original.
The winners will appear in.these
same positions next Saturday with
the winners name.
Professional artists are barred
from the contest and only draw
ings OF those 10 years or younger
will be considered.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
The Good Time Coming.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
When airships come into common use
people who tell us how far it is as the
crow flies will be of real service.
Evening star., 1908-01-11
Keeping Down the Population.

From the Indianspo polls News.
II 1t were not for the way the coaI
mines and railroads have been killing peo.
pie there is no telling what the ~popuIa.
ton of this country might be now.
Evening star., 1908-01-11

THE STAR has regular and per1na-
nent Family Circulation much more
than tho combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
The evening world., 1908-11-12
Wornen'S
Coats

Women's Caracul Cloth Goats Sem
fitted, shawl collar. Lined through
out with durable sateen. Trimmed VT
fancy cut steel buttons
and loops In black only. dn - ~
$40 values. alterations NJ
Free ...................
(Second Floor)
The evening world., 1908-11-12
DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING
SIMPLE RHEUMATISM RECIPE

Recent hospital reports show that
the dread disease rheumatism is
steadily increasing throughout the
country. All known means of relief
are being suggested to save the great
amount of suffering this winter, es-
pecialy among those who are not in
a position to pack up and visit the
noted health resorts TO be treated.
Recent tests prove rheumatism not
exactly disease in itself. but Sc
we're symptom of kidney trouble, a
condition caused by clogged up pores
of the ellminative tissues in the kid
neys which fail TO filter the poison
Gus waste matter and uric acid from
the blood, permitting these substances
to remain in the veins and decom-
pose, usually settling about the joints
and muscles. causing the intense
pain. swelling and stiffness of rheu
matism.
The following simple home treat
The evening world., 1908-11-12

ment will cure Rheumatism and Is
harmless and inexpensive, and SO
simple that anybody can mix 1t at
home.
The ingredients are:i Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound
kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Go to any
good prescription pharmacy and get
these three harmless ingredients and
mix them by shaking in a bottle, TAX
ing as dose teaspoonful after each
meal and again at bedtime.
There is nothing better in the world
for backache, kidney and bladder
trouble too. Such symptoms as fire.
quent and painful urination. sore
ness, weakness, general and nervous
debility are caused by certain acids
and poisonous waste matter, decayed
tissue, etc, in the blood, which the
kidneys will clear and purify after a
few doses of this prescription.
The evening world., 1908-11-12
WIFE WALKED ON
AS ALTER FELL
DEAD IN STREET
WAS Waiting for Him at 81"
When Policeman With News
Overlook Her.

ISQeorge F. Alter. siSty-three years
old. retired clothing cutter, OF No,
61S St. Nicholas avenue, dropped dead
In front OF No. lo9 West street last
night. His wife. who had just returned
from Cincinnati. was waiting for him
ON the station of the Ninth avenue
al" at Cortlandt street. She became
alarmed at his non-appearance and
asked a policeman to look for him. She
was taken to the Church street sta
ton and there identified the body.
Mrs. Alter. who had been in Gin
cinnati for the last three months, came
in by the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey. Her husband went to the train
to meet her. and the two crossed the
ferry to this city. The wife had sew
eral bundles. and boy was employed
to take some of them to the Il" sta
ton.
Mr.. Alter stopped to watch an ex-
press wagon that had broken down a:
West and Liberty streets, and his wife
and the boy went on. Soon after his
wife LETT him MIR Alter, who had been
affected with heart trouble. was seen
10 staggct, then fall on the sidewalk
He was dead when an ambulance ar
rived
The evening world., 1908-11-12
SEES HER DROWNED
BOYS BODY AFLOAT
HySterical Mother Watches as
Tugboat's Screw Reveals
Child'S Fate.

There was pitiahle scene on the
banks OF Newtown Creek to-day. when
the screw of a passing tugboat brought
TO the surface the body OF six-ycar-uld
Henry Baldwin. Of No. 332 Maujer
street. Williamsburg.
The little fellow was playing on a
dock with other children Tuesday after
noon, when lie fell overheard. His
frightened playmates ran to their
homes. None OF them dared to tell of
the drowning until Henry's mother be-
gan a hOusc-to- house search that night
All day yesterday Mrs. Baldwin. pray
Ing aloud, stood on the edge OF the
creek, watching two policemen and a
couple of boatmen drag for the child S
body. When darkness forced the search
The evening world., 1908-11-12
HElREss AIDS UNEMPLOYED.
In Touring Car Miss Chndburn
Hears Gifts 10 Men.

Miss Chadburn. said to be the dauch-
ter OF a Riverside Drive millionaire. mas
Interested herself IN tle cause OF the
unemp Dyed In her nig red touring car
she Yesterday visited the headquarters 5
of the Committee OF The Unemployed at
No 10 Duane stree. aud left there
several boxes Of underwear and stock
ings.
The committee yes crday sent fifty
more men to work on the Erie railroad.
Every one OF the number was given new
underwear The World has lent one OF
It's wagons to b. used in collecting gifts
for the committee.
The evening world., 1908-11-12
HAIR DYED, FACE TOO.

DETROIT. Mich. Nov. l2-Suit for
$4,000 has been started against = drug
company by Mrs Ellen Rember. wrc
claims she was much dishgured by the
use of bottle OF hair stain" which
she purchased to improve her appear
ance that she m.Sht win bac, her hus.
band.
The evening world., 1908-11-12

ers to quit they had to remove the hys-
tcrcal woman by force.
At daybreak to-day she was back at
her post. within few minutes the tug
churned by ana the little body rose In
Its wake. The mother wanted to carry
tie body home In her arms, and again
1t was necessary to restrain her
II Is feared that grief may craze her.
The drowned lad was an only child and
unusually pretty and bright.
The evening world., 1908-11-12
PROF. MAcLAuRiN CHOSEN.

BOSTON. Nov. 12.-Prof Richard c.
Maclaurin. head of the physics depart
ment of Columbia University, has
been appointed president of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology. and
will accept. taking the place as soon AS
his engagements at Columbia Will per-
nit.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
Piracy on High Seas
To Cut Campaign
Banner From Boat

Some canoeIst has committed piracy
on the high seas in removing a por-
ton OF campaign banner from the
old schooner Maria Martin, sunk IN
the river below Belle Isle
This is the dictum OF Capt. John J.
bennington, owner OF the schooner
on which he lives. lie is a determin-
ed man and states that he will not
allow any further piracy.
Piracy on the high seas Is pun
ishable by death" Is his terse way Of
putting IL.
The banner is one which has caus
ed some comment. II was put up by
friends OF George r. Castor. candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for sheriff. and Is visible to everyone
who journeys on the river above the
city
Only after personal investigation
did Capt. Darlington consent to have
banner put on his craft. He spent
rwo weeks In looking up friends who
could tell him something about Gas
ton. when he was satisfied that Gas
ton was a good man. he allowed the
banner to be put up.
There are so many shysters
among these politicians and | would
not want To help one OF them" he
explained.
Now he Is prepared TO defend the
banner from any further DETACHMENT.
The piece which was cut out a cou-
pie OF nights ago Is several feet In
size.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
CALEB IVES
BURIED HERE
CINCINNATI MAN WAS FOUNDER
OF THE BEEF PACKING
INDUSTRY.
BENJAMIN BENNETT.

Caleb Ives, aged 81, brother OF the
late Albert Ives. head of the private
banking firm which failed a number
OF years ago. died Friday. in his home
in Cincinnati. .. The body was brought
to Detroit, Monday morning. and laid
TO rest In the Ives family lot in Elm
wood cemetery in the presence OF "a
few immediate relatives and friends.
Mr.. Ives was formerly associated
with r. M. Standish. founder OF the
meat packing industry. In 1865 De-
troit commission merchant named Da-
Wis fitted up car 10 carry perishable
goods, and Ives conceived the idea
that such a car was splendidly adapt
ed for carrying fresh meats to the
east The idea was put into practical
use with the result that Mr.. Ives and
George ii. Hammond sent the first
carload OF meat east.
Mr.. Ives was connected with the
Globe Soap Co. in Cincinnati. but re-
tired from active participation In the
business several years ago.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
HOPKINS. WINNER;
PLURALITY 10000
DEFEATS FOSS IN SENATORIAL
RAcE-DENEEN BEATS Elk.
GOV. YATES.
CHARLES SCHNEIDER.

CHICAGO, Aug. l0.--In one OF the
most bitterly fought contests the
state has ever known, Gov. Chas S.
Deneen defeated former GOV. Yates
for the Republican nomination for
governor, Saturday. Latest returns
indicate that Deneen's majority win
be nearly 10000.
Former Gov. Adlai Stevenson will
head the Democratic ticket
Senator Albert j. Hopkins plural.
ity over Congressman Geo. Edmund
Foss for the United States senate.
now appears to be about 10000. Com
plete returns from all but one pre-
cinct show Hopkins was repudiated
In his own precinct, his own city and
county.
The Democrats nominated Jacob j
Kern for states attorney of Cook
county and the Republicans named
John e. Wayman. According 10 the
latest returns the rest of the ticket
will be as follows:
Lieut. governor-Rep., John G..
Oglesby; Dem, Elmer A. Perry. Sec
rotary of state. Rep, James A. Rose !;
Dem. X. +. Beidler Auditor-Rep..
James S. Mccullough; Dem, Ralph
Jeffries: state treasurer-Rep., An
drew Russell; Dem. John b. Mount.
Attorney general-Rep., VIM. II.
Stead; DEM, Ross c. Hall; clerk OF
supreme court-Rep.. Christopher
Manner, or j. Mccain Davis; Dem.
John l.. Pickering. or J. NJ Quinlan.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
MRS. WILLIS IS
GIVEN So A WEEK

Lloyd Willis was ordered by Judge
Mandell Monday morning to pay his
wife. Caroline. the daughter of Thos
h. Barkworth. the jackson attorney
and politician. s. per week alimony
and $50 solicitors fee.
Mrs. Willis. through her attorney.
claimed that her husband was in the
employ OF the Vinton Co. at salary
OF 800 per month, and at the present
time is travelling in Europe. She said
that her father had practically KEPT
them since they were married.
Willis attorney said his client had
been out OF employment with the
Vintons since last. May. The trip to
Europe was partly business and part
ly pleasure. the business being sufTl-
cient TO pay expenses He claimed
that Willis FUNDS were tied up in TIE
Willis Realty Co. Jackson corpora
ton in which his father-lnlaw hell
the controlling interest, and which Is
now involved In litigation.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
CALLED HELP To
ARREST MEV|LLS
COP EXPLAINS HE WAS AFRAID
TO TACKLE NEGRO SINGLE
HANDED.

Jim Neville, a Negro we'll known
about police court, where he fire
Quently holds out. and who Is popu
larly supposed to have something OF
pull with the police. was in police
court at the early session, Monday
morning, charged by Patrolman VIII
lam Dean with disturbing the peace
Doan said he had found Williams
saloon at Beaubien-st. and Madison
ave-, which Nevills manages, running
wide-open Sunday. The front doors
stood apar and crowd OF colored
men stood in the entrance, laughing
and joking among themselves, while
the clink OF glasses resounded froIn
the barroom.
Dean told Nevills that he ought tC
at least keep the front door closed
whereupon, IL is alleged, Nevills be
gan to abuse him, and then raised 9
brick. threateningly. Dean then call
ed the wagon.
why didn't you Arrest him yourself
on the spot ?" Justice Jeffries asked.
We'll, | was only one against 20
your honor. | was afraid the crowd
would Jump on me IL | attempted To
arrest him single-handed."
But II was your duty" insisted
Justice Jeffries.
We'll, he had ii on me. I didn';
want TO take chances with that
bunch"
Dean said he had several witnesses,
but they were afraid to appear against
Nevills. The latter also had mum
Der Of witnesses and the case was adj
journed until Aug.r 10 to give both
sides a chance to prepare.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
To INVESTIGATE
AvERY'S OFFICE

Maj. Charles Lyman. chief of the
division OF appointments in the treas
ury department is here on his way
to Port Huron, where he will look into
the condition OF Collector Avery's Of
fee.
Il have nothing To say at present
as TO my trip he said Monday morn
ing" | am supposed to be on my va
cation. but this is the way choose
to spend IT, While | transact busi-
ness In Washington, II assists In do
ing so to know the men who are In
the employ OF the treasury depart
ment and the local conditions under
which they work.
Il am making no investigation OF
the Detroit customs office. just get
ting acquainted here
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
BOY FALLS FROM
TREE; KILLED

While mailing one of Aid. Wings
campaign cards on "a tree near his
home, Saturday, 10-year-old Herbert
Loll, No. 296 Myrtle-st., lost his hold
on one Of the limbs and fell TO the
ground, distance OF several feet.
striking on his head and fracturing
the frontal bone. The boy was taken
to Harper hospital. where an opera
ton was resorted to In an effort TO
save his life. lie sank rapidly. how
ever. and died Sunday morning.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
CHALMERS-OETRO|T
ESSAYS A STUNT

A little 30-horse power Chalmers
Detroit motor car began on Monday
morning a spectacular and strenuous
test which Is designed to continue in
definitely through the rest OF the
month and perhaps longer. The
stunt comprises the completion OF a
double-century run every day, the
route being from the Hotel Pontchar-
train to Pontiac and return, this trip
to be covered four times during the
day.
No other car has ever assailed the
endurance record with the specifica-
ton of such conditions and the result
Is sure TO awaken, great interest In
motordom all over the country.
The car Is one OF the new $1,000
models and will be driven by A. II.
Brown, one OF the company's demon
strators.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
MAYOR WELCOMES
TWO CONVENTIONS

Mayor Thompson acted as Official
welcomer in two conventions Monday
morning. He addressed the National
Association OF Stationary Firemen at
Hinz's hall on Gratiot-ave.. and then
journeyed to the fuller to tell the
BARRIERS Supply association members
that Detroit Is glad TO see them.
Although there are but $50 dele
gates present at the Ftremen's con-
vention, they represent 80 states and
the meeting is a very representative
one.
About 80 firms are represented In
the convention OF the BARRIERS Supply
people.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
CONVENTION HALL
MEETING TODAY

A meeting of the finance committee
of aldermen and board of commerce
members, which has the convention
hall project in charge, is set for Mon
day afternoon. Corporation Counsel
Hally Is to be called on for opinions
as to the law and the manner In which
the money for such hall can be le-
gally raised.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
HELPS
7 / A " &c 7
VACATIONS
FRIENDLY SUIT FREQUENTLY
LET'S YOUNG PiTTs6URoER OUT
OF JAlL-FiTTEo FOR PAIR OF
EYEGLASSES.

NEW YORK. Aug. 10.-Harry X.
Thaw was taken from jail In Pough-
keepsie again today. for another APP
pearance before Referee Holmes Van
dewa alter. in the suit To recover $500.
brought against him by DIR. Wilson.
who has attended him In Poughkeep-
sic since he was taken there, which
was again adjourned until Friday
morning.
On the way to the hearing. Thaw' )
jailers took him to an oculist In Pough-
keepsie where he was measured for
a set OF glasses. The young prisoner
has had some trouble lately with his
eyes.
The suit by DR.. Wilson is regarded
In many quarters as friendly, brought
with the object OF getting Thaw a
vacation from jail as often as posi-
BILE.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
TAFT AND PARTY OFF
FOR HOT SPRINGS. w. VA.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w
Va. Aug. 1O.-Wm II Taft and parry
started this morning fOr Hot Springs
whore. Mr. Taft will spend he re-
maihder OF the summer Mr.. Tart re-
fused to take any part In the un-
raveling of the West Virginia muddle
and would make no statement
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
KAISER TO GREET KING
R AT GAY MARIENBAD

CRoNBERG, Aug. l0.--This city Is
gay today. with decorations In antici.
patton OF the arrival tomorrow. o.
King Edward. or England. on his way
TO Marienbad. The British monarch
will be met by Emperor william. who
arrived here at 11:55 o'clock this
morning for that purpose.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
WHISKY STOLEN;
SUSPECT CAUGHT

A window In w. II. Bidigare's sa
loon No. "A Larned-st.. west. was brok
en-, early Monday morning, and three
quart bottles of whisky stolen. A few
minutes later. Patrolman Joseph Kolb
found Alex. Bryant. lSsyears old. CIV
ing his address as No. 80 Brewster
ST. carrying three bottles OF whisky
identical with those stolen and locked
him up on charge or larceny.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
Fined for AssauItIns policeman.

Harold McGrory and Harold Nc.
Quadd were found guilty Of ASSAULT
ing Patrolman John Walsh when he
objected to their abusing a horse in
Burnett's horse market some time ago.
and each was fined so with the alter
native of 90 days In the works by
Justice Jeffries. Monday morning.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
DETROIT IS SHY
CITY WE|GHER
Detroit has no official weigher

DtlTplI HAS NJ plit' ioi "N'6HN'.
This sad fact is brought 10 the at
tention OF the council by communi'
cation from Theodore ii. Eaton az Co.
They suggest that Norman Mcintosh
an employe of theirs. be made city
weigher without salary.
Complaints are often made that, In
case OF dispute between Detroit mer-
chants and outsiders over weight OF
shipments. there is no official who can
be called on TO give an Oihclal am
davit as regards weight,
Aid. owen will bring the matter
before the council.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
TEXANS FILE KICK
AGAINST s. RVS.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1O.--To fight
the increased freight rates In south.
western territory. which went into
effect today. Senator Culberson, At
torney General Pollard and State
RAILROAD Commissioner Mayield. all
of Texas. and Commissioner Love. OF
Oklahoma. have prepared a volumin-
Gus complaint for submission TO the
interstate commerce commission.
The document names 90 railroads.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
-bieaoo Has 242s 600 peooI..

CHICAGO. Aug. 10,-Chicago has
population OF 2,425.0sO. according 10
the 1908 city directory. which is out
today. This Is a gain over last year
OF $4,000 and Is considered by the
publishers a very conservative esti
mate.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
1NcENDIARY DESTROYS
PETOSKEY COAL HOUSE

PETOsKEy. Mich. Aug. 1oz--tspe-
ciaD-An fncendiary FIRE early this :
morning destroyed the coal and coke
house OF the Petoskey Gas Co and
damaged the works. causing loss Of
about s2,500, fully insured.
The Detroit times., 1908-08-10
Suppressed Divorce Suits.

Suppressed suits for divorce were
filed Monday BY Lillian vs.. John Nc
Donald: r sale VS.. Joseph Wasalow-
ski: Theresa VS.. John Scheu. Jr., and
Clara VS.. Charles GilOarger. An an
nulinent of the marriage OF Lottie
Grant and Joseph Mobn is also aske,l
for