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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
RAILROADS SUE TO
TEST SERVICE LAW


NEW YORK, Aug. 25.=Five suits
in which the interstate commerce
commission is made a defendant were
filed by railroad companies in the
United States circuit court here. Four
of the suits are to test the constitu-
tionality of the order issued by the
commission on March fast, putting
into effect the provisions OF the EN-.
ployes' hours of service law.
They are brought by the New York
Central and Hudson River railroad,
the Central Railroad o. New Jersey.
the Ontario & Western railroad and
the Delaware, Laekawanna & Western
railroad. The plaintiffs claim that the
order In question was adopted withou,
Their being given the hearing which
they requested.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
FLUSHING AT MALONEYS'
HINTS AT WEDDING

SPRING LAKE, n. j., Aug. 25.--It
is believed became OF activities about
Baffengerry, her home That the we'd
ding of Miss Helen Maloney ana SAM
uel b. Clarkson, was scheduled to
take place within "A few days.
Gardeners and florists were busy all
day transferring the choicest Of the
potted plants In the hothouses TO the
big hfdfouey mansion. Decorators
were busy within the house and a
dozen painters were at work fdI bish-
ing the tall iron fence which sur
rounds the Maloney estate. Other
workers were clipping the hedges and
moving the lawns All these pro
cedures were unusual for this time OF
the year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
Local Ite m s

Reissman, aged II, living ON
Elm-st., WynndOtte, was shot I'm the
face Saturday AFTERNOON While play
Ing with Jacob Tickle. boy OF his
own age. Tickle was carrying a Flo
bert rifle, and Reissman was pointing
out bird for him To shoot at when
the gun was accidentally discharged.
Reissmans cheek was badly LAGER
ated.
Walter snyder, aged Is. was taken froln
the home Of his stepfuther, Joseph
Snyder. a teamster living at No. 220
Johnston ave. by James J. HIN.
agent for the ;. l.. Z. c., and placed
In the shelter home. The boys con-
dition was called to Mr.. Hilis atten
ton by neighbors. The boy said that
his stepfather beat him almost every
When examined the lads back was
discolored and he said il was caused
by q beating he received Sunday. uis
mother corroborated the boys story.
Mr.. Hill will find another home for
him.
According TO the terms of the Will Of
Frances Grey, filed for probate Mon
day afternoon. $1,000 is left to the
Michigan Protestant Episcopal do
cese for St Andrews church. Algonac,
the interest to be devoted to church
purposes. Four lots are left as site
for a new church, and the residue OF
her estate. after other beneficiaries
are paid. will go toward the erection
OF a new edifice and rectory. The
Detroit. and $4,000 In cash is left to
a sister. Mrs Katherine Raineyrand
several parcels OF land are left to
another sister, Mrs. Lydia Hinsdale.
Alexander. Umbrellas. AZ Moaro~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
D. =. s. Has S364,374.

FLINT. Mich, Aug. 25.-Showing
deficit OF S364.374.74 with interest
from April 10 last still due the bond
holders OF the Detroit, Flint q Sag
NAV railway on bonds secured by the
mortgage which was foreclosed under
4 declee made by Judge Wisner last
spring. the finaI report of the Detroit
Trust Co. as receiver for the road.
was fled in the circuit court today
The report states thai, acting undef
the authority OF the circuit court the
receiver sold the road TO Isaac Apple.
baum, OF Detroit. for $4,000, ana that
the purchaser paid $50 046.S6 in casa
for the property turning IN ,or Ine
remainder OF the purchase price the
sg26.5oO OF the bonds OF the company
which ne held. ~ ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
Hawaiian Baseball.

Baseball among the Japanese at
Honolulu is at fever heat and the en-
thusiasm of the little yellow rooters
boiled over recently when team from
the Japanese college of Kelo at Toxic
played with one OF the Honolulu mines.
1he umpire, who has done well SO far
this season, was forced to quit and the
rooters want real one from this
country.
The Honolulu Japanese players hook
up with teams from the American war
ships visiting the port and have held
their ewn-with- them-The Japanese
population OF the city are ardent low
ers OF the game and large crowds
gather whenever n game is scheduled.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
DEMOCRATS READY
To NOTIFY
Mr.. KERN
BRYAN MAKES FIVE SPEECHES
EN- ROUTE TO GREAT GATHER
ING AT NAPOLiS-BLAMES
C. o. p. FOR PANics.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 25.-Notifica-
ton day for Nominee John Worth
Kern, whose name is Lthe-Demo.
cratic party't ticket, for vice-presl-
dent, opened auspiciously, with many
notables present. among them VIM.
jennings Bryan, whose speech On the
trusts was billed as n teature day in
advance OF the great gathering.
With Aff-Bryan- came Norman f
Mack, Of Buffalo, n. Y, national
chairman; Dr.. f.. l.. Hall. vice-chair-
man; Urey Woodson. ~ Kentucky, ma
tional secretary: National Committee
men Roger Sullivan, OF Illinois, and
Robert Ewing, of Louisiana; Congress
man j. T. Lloyd, of Missouri, chair
man OF the congressional committee;
Mr. Bryans secretary; John |. Martin.
sergeant-at-arms OF the national com
-hfftttt@a "a rruher=of= hs.FSiz=
The party was met at the depot by
the local committee on reception and
arrangements. headed by National
COMMITTEE eman Thomas Taggart, ami
State Chairman Stokes Jackson. of In
diana. and was taken to the Denison
wards and was given hearty greet
ing.
Speaks at Five Stops.
Mr.. Bryans journey through Indi-
ana from Chicago to this city was
marked by enthusiastic receptions at
every station where the train stopped.
He delivered five speeches and shook
hands with a large number OF people.
In all his remarks Mr.. Bryan ex-
pressed confidence In the righteous
ness of the Democratic cause and
never failed 10 emphasize his salts
faction with the Denver platform and
TO urge them to read ii with care At
Monon he made speech blaming the
Republican party for two panics.
The notification meeting today will
be held in the Coliseum at the state
fair grounds. near the northern limits
OF the city. Speeches will be made by
Theodore E. Bell. of California. chair
man OF the notification committee;
John w. Kern, Thomas +. Marshall.
Democratic candidate for governor Of
Indiana. and by Mr.. Bryan, who will
discuss trusts at length.
A hand concert and an informal re-
ception at the hotel. followed by d
luncheon, will be the morning pro
gram. Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Kern. Chair
man Mack and other party leaders Will
hold conference, and at noon the Of
fetal party will be taken from the
hotel to the Coliseum In automobiles.
the route including a drive through
the city and past the Kern residence.
Following the speeches at the Coll
scum. the official party will be enter
tanned at dinner at the Country club
by Mr.. and Mrs. Kern.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED.

LANSING, Mich. Aug. Zo.-Artlcies
of incorporation were filed Win the
secretary OF state by the following
corporations East Side Water Power
Co. Grand Rapids. $4,000; Valley
Produce Co. Saginaw, $4,000; Mod
erp Foundry Co. Detroit. S.O05. la.
crease OF capital stock: Eddy Paper
70 Three Rivers. from $4,000 TO
sSE 900. Bloomstrom Manufacturing
Co. Detroit. from 100000 10 $500, 600:
Caro- Vinegar Co. Caro-, from sl0,oo0
to $4,000
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
CONSERVATIVE CUBANS
NAME MENOCAL

HAVANA, Aug. 25.-The national
of the conservatives last
night nominated by accfamattUn Gen.
Mario Menocal for president and Raj
ale Mntoro for vice president. Gen.
Menocal is president Of the Veterans
association. while Senior Montoro was
u member OF the advisory commission
which prepared the new electoral law.
No consideration was given by the
convention to the platform of the
party. which apparently has mt been
changed since 1902. The convention
adjourned until today, to arrange de-
tails OF the campaign.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
TAFT FAVORS EFFORTS
OF MISSIONS IN CHINA

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Aug. 25.--
Judge Taft took occasion yesterday
TO express himself as heartily favoring
The efforts of American missionaries
in China as the most effective method
Of lettering the condition OF that ma
ton and of establishing cordial rela-
tons between the Chinese and Ameri-
can governments. This expression
was given in an extended conference
he had with Rev Geo. W. Painter.
who for 80 years has been mission
ay at Hang Chow, China, for the Pres
byterian church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25

DO you like the best? Why not try
Stroh's Beer. III you are not already "A
customer Excellence and purity guar
antced/by the name. Phone Main 316
for a case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25

Busine-z-IiI<e Priatinx. 80 fuss ana
no feathers TIE plain. neat kind. that
looks right. TfL1es Prt.finE Co.. rs
John R.-st Phone tts&
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25
TWO AGED WOMEN
ARE TAKEN BY DEATH

Miss Helen Eliza Leroy. aged SO,
is dead in the residence of Mrs. De-
horah w. Plair No. 26j West Han
cock-ave Miss Leroy had lived in
Detroit more than 20 years. She Ia
survived by n sister Mrs. Frances
Barnes, OF Grand Ledge. The funeral
with be- f1ufd Thursday from Mrs.
Blairs residence.
Mrs. CharlotteNN jackson. mother Of
Mrs J. w Morrison, of No. 1852 Cass.
ave. died Monday in her home in
Corunna. She was SO years of age
and had lived In Shiawassee count
for rs years. The interment will be
I'm Woodmere cemetery Wednesday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25

Job Printing done right Times Print
ing Co.. 10 John R-st Phone l49s. 4,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-25

People with peppery tempers are
not the salt OF the earth.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
NOT LIKE BISHOP SHE KNEW
Little One Compared Church DienL tary with His Prototype of the
 Chess Board.

A certain bishop, staying at g country house during an episcopal visit to the neighborhood, noticed that he was closely observed by a little maiden of the household, who kept severely attentive eye upon him, apron and gaiters and all, until she found quiet opportunity to in- quire of him;
 Are you really bishop?"
 "Yes, of course, 1 am-really," answered the amused prelate.
 "WeI, 1 don't believe it," re- turned the critical and candid eight-year-old daughter of his chess playing host, ''cos T've watched you ever since you came, and your head isn't split down the middle and you don't walk cornerways. ."-Fry's Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
STRATEGY.

Rodrick-Great Scott Has Bil- kins lost his mind?
 Van Albert don't think so /; why?
 Rodrick-Just look at the illu- imitation in his house. He has had every gas jet burning all day long.
 Van Albert-Oh, that's just lit- tie scheme Bilkins has to increase his gas bill this month. His wife is coming back tomorrow and he told her he had been remaining at home and reading every night since she went away. If she looked at the gas bill and found it to be only 32 cents he would be cornered for an explana- tion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Popularity Contest.

One of the most interesting fea- lures of the annual bazaar that the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church are preparing to have on December 9 is the popularity con test for little girls under I2 years of age, the prize to be one of Mrs
 w. D. Coles famous rag dolls
 These dolls have world wide fame and the little girl who is fortunate enough to possess one of them would not part with it for any other. Their dainty clothes, their pretty faces and shapely forms ap- peal to the child and is a source of endless pleasure and joy. One ofthese beautiful dolls, long dress
 ed baby, will be given to the little girl who secures the greatest num- Der of votes by December 9. The votes are five cents each, anG Mrs. Sam Heiligers will have charge of the contest. Little girls, here is your chance to get a beautiful doll. So get to work now. advt
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
DO YOU KNOW GIBBS?

When you have asked Gibbs and some of the other neighbors in to meet your distinguished friend, Maj. Shoots, just returned from Manila :; and when Gibbs, who is a slick talk CT, takes charge of the major and leads the conversation all evening, to the exclusion of you, and demon strates to the major that he, Gibbs, is the only man in the crowd who knows the Philippines from Fastnet Rock or rampant from ramrod ; and when he sides with the major against the rest of the company in every discussion, and patronizes you in his superior knowledge of history, geography, politics, surgery, sani- tation and war-aren't you glad you invited Gibbs ?-Newark (N. J.) News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
MAYFLOWER.

Mrs. John Lawrence is yet very sick.
 MT. O'Neal lost his house and con tents by fire Thanksgiving morning, the family barely escaping. having awak- ened as the top was falling in.
 Horace Naylor had his arm broken last Friday, while running and jumping with some other boys.
 Dr. Cofand went to Little Rock Thanksg giving.
 Mrs. Mitchell has returned from Ar genta after a week s visit.
 Hugh Hopkins has returned to May flower after few months absence.
 Dr. Martin of Morrilton was down last week looking after the interests of his farm.
 w. F. Dickens is at home for a few days. He is iler at the Harrison shingle mill.
 Miss Ella Miller was visiting home folks Saturday and Sunday. She is staying with her sister, Mrs. Sophia Fordyce. Dec. ?.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
TOW FRS.

The patient architect had just succeeded in getting Mrs. Drippin- gold to decide between the charms of renaissance, classic and Queen Anne for the plans of her magnif- cent new country house.
 "The only details I ain't goin' to leave to your discretion," said the wealthy lady, ''is the matter of tow CTS. I want plenty of towers that folks can see for a long way off when they're ridin' by."
 "But what kind of towers do you want ?" inquired the unfortunate ar- chitect. "Norman, Gothic"
 Mrs. Drippingold closed the Eng fish novel of high life on which her soul had been feeding.
 'Why, ancestral towers, of course."-Puck.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Quite large crowd attended the sup per and all seemed to have jolly time.
 A heavy rain fell here Saturday which gave a considerable rise to the bayou.
 Cal. Davis, one of cur good citizens who has been making preparation to leave for Oklahoma, has decided that "Arkansas is good enough for him"
 Edgar Munns and wife visited his father, l. s. Munns and family Sunday
 Mir Monger is ill at this writing
 Alvin Graham and wife of Conway are visiting friends and relatives at this place. Nov. 30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

]. H. Stubbs left for Little Rock this moruing.
 Chattel mortgages and warranty deeds for sale at this office.
 McCulloch & Allinder pay the highest prices for seed cotton. tt COAL-I have a car of soft coal on the track now, which will sell very cheep if taken so that 1t can be hauled from car.
 w. l.. ROBINS, 71-2t Phone I62. The artistic window displays of the jewelry establishments of J. J. Livingston and C. H. Robinette are attracting the attention of many who pass these stores. They are beautiful arranged and de- serve special mention.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
SALTILLO.

w. A. Pearson has been on the sick list for the past week.
 F. A. Vestal and T. C. Haynie went to Little Rock last week.
 s. T. Doss has moved to Richwoods. We wish him much success in his new home.
 F. A. Vestal made his return from Richwoods Sunday.
 Mrs. Cox visited Ambel Vestal last Friday.
 Daniel Graham is on the sick list.
 ]. R. Hooks and Osco Brown of Cato visited J. w. Graham last week.
 Bro. Mitch Kelley filled his regular appointment at Oak Bowery last Sum- day.
 Bird Coker and wife are the happy parents of fine boy. Dec. ?.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
LARGE DEMAND FOR CLOCKS.

While the clock industry of the Black Forest has held its place in the markets of Europe and America for over two centuries, the intro duction of modern methods has given it so great an impulse that within six years France has more than doubled her import of Black Forest clocks, the Argentine Repub- lie has tripled her imports, and the United States has more than quad rupled hers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
CHADWICK.

Health is reasonably good.
 G. (. Jones is out again after several days illness.
 Fred Tucker visited homefolks at Harmony Sunday.
 w. M. Hacker visited G. c. Jones Sunday.
 P. L. Dawson went to Conway Thurs day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cupit are the parents of fine girl.
 w. K. Andrews and family visited relatives in the Mt. Pisgah settlement Sunday.
 w. $. Biggs is down on Kellogg creek pulling up his saw mill. Dec. ?.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
LOCAL NOTES.
Cecil Moore went to Little Rock this morning.

Cecil Moore went to Little Rock this morning.
 Rev. J. H. O'Bryant left yester- day for Russellville.
 Jake Deal has accepted posi- tion with Cole & Go.
 Dr. G. s. Brown went to Little Rock this morning on business.
 Dr. I. N. McCollum and son are spending the day in Little Rock.
 Work has been resumed on the new Cole building on Oak street
 Mrs. J. B. Potter celebrated her sixty-second birthday anniversary today.
 Mrs. T. H. Janney has returned from an extended visit in Illinois and Ohio.
 Order your Xmas photos now at Lemons Studio. Good work guaranteed.
 ]. A. Boone left this morning on a lecture tour in the interest of the F. E. & c. U. of A.
 l. w. Nolen and family are nov ing this week from their home near Bristol to Katie, Okla.
 Rev. w. F. Dallas left this morning for Emmett, Ark, where he will hold a revivl meeting.
 w. A. Isgrig, who is travelling for the Little Rock Cotton Oil Co.,, visited his family here yesterday.
 J. Frank Jones is again at his position as bookkeeper for Frauen- thai & Schwarz after an illness of several days.
 Mrs. D. Y. Thomas and daugh- ter of Fayetteville are in the city to spend the holidays with Mrs. Madie Austin.
 Louis Simon returned to his home in Little Rock this morning after visit of several weeks with relatives in this city.
 Dr. C. I. Burford, an oculist, is located this week at the Commer- cial Hotel. His ad appears in an other part of this paper.
 Mrs. w. l.. Cathey and son, Hicks of Little Rock arrived this morning for a visit with her mother, Mrs. J. O. Hicks.
 Anyone wishing to see me about work in my line or official busi- ness will please call Phone. No. 234. w. T. WILSON.
 ]. H. Cunningham of Enola, who will start a canning factory here next year, is in the city today. MT. Cunningham states that he will spend about a week here in the near future, when he will de- eide upon a site for his factory and complete arrangements for the for the necessary machinery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Baptist Market.

The Baptist ladies are prepared to take orders for cakes, salads and pickles. Cakes will be on sale at Whites drug store every Saturday. Phone all orders to Mrs. G. w. Bruce. It
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Nearing Completion.

The brick work on the four new buildings on the west side of the public square will be finished to- morrow and they will be rapidly completed. It is expected that they will be ready for occupancy by the first of the year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
Good for ONE VOTE in the Log Cabin Democrats S750 POPULARITY VOTING Contest
 For
Holiday Excursion Rates.

For points in the southeast holi- day excursion tickets will be plac- ed on sale at Conway station Dec. Io to 2I inclusive, return limit Jan uary I7. The rates will be the same as those made last year.
 J. w. JAMES, Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
GLENNTOWN.

Misses Ruth and Jessie May visited the Misses Blair Sunday.
 Henry Wilson had the misfortune of losing fine horse a wew days ago.
 Jim Glen has build new barn on his place.
 Several from here attended the sale near Guy last Thursday.
 Ed Blair and wife visited Roten Tuck CT and family Wednesday night.
 Emery Hankins and wife are visiting relatives and friends here.
 Jack Clover and wife visited their daughter, Ruht, who is attending school at Vilonia, last Saturday.
 Grandma Brakeb is quite sick.
 Dock May sold two mnles to w. w.. Bishop last week, consideration SI2o. Nov. 70.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

WANTED-Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel for line of household articles and special ties. Salary s. 50 per day above expenses. Address, The Alexand
 CT Supply Company,356 Dearbe m st.. Chicago III. 64d-8t
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
CHINQUAPIN.

Grandpa Fielder and son, Frank, went to Conway Friday on business.
 Born to Homer Harrington and wife, on the 10th, fine girl.
 E. J. Fielder is now able to go out hunting.
 w. r. Merritt went to Greenbrier Sat urday.
 L. A. Satterwhite has rented from ]. s. Mobbs at Greenbrier.
 T. P. Spears went duck hunting Sat urday. There is lots of game now.
 A. l.. Hendricks and wife went to Conway last week shopping.
 T. l.. Tucker has bought the Ben Thomas place west of here.
 Mrs. C. A. Spears went to Republican Saturday trading.
 w. NJ. Harrington has moved on the w. s. Spears place.
 F.. ]. Fielder lost fine COW last week There are lots of cattle dying now.
 Nov. 20.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

Some of the finest mince meat ever brought to Conway at Pier cey & Sons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04

Clarence-I heah that the pwince of more than twice.
 Percy-Is that so? But w-what does he do th-the rest of the t-time?
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-04
WOOSTER.

L. T. Patton shipped car load of cattle last week.
 E. Lawrence had narrow escape a few days ago. While out hunting he had his gun, sitting down on log, with the end of the barrel resting on his chest, allowing the gun to slip striking hamer off and dinting the primer, but the gun failed to shoot.
 We are informed that Jess Kirby had his foot shot off near Linder Saturday.
 w. B. Pack of White county was here Monday on business.
 $. A. Castleberry went to Conway Monday.
 H. w. Noe is Monday on G. J. Pear sons farm.
 Dr. M. C. Burnett bought fine piece of land here last week from R. E. Clem- ents of Conway.
 E. Kendall of Kendall was here Sat urday.
 Bob Martin of Martinville lost fine mule between here and Conway on his way home, tied to a wagon
 J. $. Stewart, formerly of this place but now of Heber. was here Monday.
 Shef. Shaw of Guy was here Monday
 ]. A. Ball is remodeling his residence.
 A. A. Tucker and wife visited relatives at Guy last week.
 J. B. King while surveying last week met with a painful accident by sticking the spear of his Jacobs staff through his foot.
 R. T. Morris and family were the guests of A. A. Moore Sunday.
 John Wiley and J. w. Hickey were here Saturday.
 Duck Hunting was on a boom last week.
 H. Robinson had a fine wild goose for dinner Saturday. Nov. 30.