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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
WEDNESDAY,
February s, 1908.

| WEDNESDAY, February 3, 1908
Steamship Cymric anchors below
Boston light with survivors of the st.
Cuthbert burned at sea, on board
Berlin, N. H., swept by fire destroy
ing $500, 900 worth of property in bus
mess heart of city; aid called from
Lewiston and Portland, Me.
Schooner Emelie d. Birdsall sunk in
collision off Virginia; three drown
and four are rescued.
Torpedo fiotilla at Punta Arenas.
Steamship Wlnifred, Boston for
Philadelphia, has close call off Long
Island, N. Y.
Money orderds stolen in Boston cash
ed in PittsBurg, and hundreds of dol
lars secured.
Congressman Williams. indorses
parts of Presidents last message and
outlines legislation demanded by dem
ocrats.
Hon. w. j. Bryan, in speech at New
York, declares there is, now what
should be known as glorious larceny.
Rapid shifts in cabinets at Lisbon,
but city seems tranquil under military
rule.
Speaker Cannon and Chairman
Payne turn down business interests
that seek tariff revision commission;
action likely next winter.
Woodruff declares New York will be
solid for Hughes.
Littleton done with Thaw; thinks he
should stay in Matteawan.
Firemen suffered from cold at East
Boston blaze.
John D.. Rockefeller seeking to re.
cover 100000 in bonds loaned to ma
tional bank of North America.
South Boston boy falls from cake Of
ice in harbor and browns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08

dropped the pole and started for his
gun, but before he reached it bruin
had overtaken him and a lively fight
ensued. Marsh finally managed to
break away and securing his rife,
killed the brute. Satisfied that the
second bear shot at in the cave had
been killed, he again used the hook,
and was rewarded by hauling a good
sized bear from the hole. This made
a total of three bears in less than
three-quarters of an hour. Mr.. Marsh
is scratched and bruised as a result
of his tussle with bruin, but not ser
lously injured. d.-Philadelphla Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
Three Bears Killed in one Cave.

r. P Marsh, of Dubois, thought that
ne had tracked one bear into a cave
near Benezette on Saturday, He fol-
lowed the bear into the cave, shot it
and dragged the carcass out with n
hook. While dressing the bear ND
heard growls coming from the cave
and again crawled part way in and
let drive. Taking Il for granted that
he had killed bruin No. 2, Marsh
again brought the hook into play. But
this time when 1t came out there was
I've bear on the end of It. Marsh
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
rhlnk Il an Earthnuake.

Nashua, N. H.-Houses in the south
ern part of the city were shaken ear
ly Wednesday morning and the occu-
pants we're reused from their sleep,
Many believe that the commotion was
caused by an earthquake,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
nam Minnel Not in vlenna

Vlenna-Don Miguel de Braganza.
the Portuguese pretender, has not ar
rived here. 1t is reported that he
changed his plans and has gone to
Malta.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
seven Man Mere kllled

Sunbury, Penn.-Seven men were
killed and half-dozen injured re-
Gently by the explosion of a boiler in
the rolling mill of Van Allen & Co.,
at Northumberland, near here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
COUNTESS FREED
Marriage 10 The Earl Of Yar-
mouth is NuIIified.

AS Consequence Of Decree Of the
English Divorce Court She Has Now
the Right to Resume Her Maiden
Name--The Union Was Very un-
happy one--she Was Sister Of
Harry X. ThaW.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08

observances of the day; for It would
be very hard to say which of the three
early Christian bishops so named the
1 14th Of February is intended to COM
msmorate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08

about to take place on N, Y, N. II, &
II. r. r.
Evans officers and men being enter
tanned at Punta Arenas,
Assumptions in wool and silver in
dustries at Providence.
Rome, N. Y, has fire which destroys
four buildings in business section.
Mechanical department of Cleveland
Plain Dealer destroyed by fire.
s,
TUESDAY, February 4 tsce.
Mrs. Frances Wlllers of Dorchester,
Mass, kills her two little daughters
and herself, while under the influence
Of mental depression.
Portugal seems quiet, but there is
strong hidden current in favor of rev.
olution; Franco resigns.
Expert named by President Roose-
velt finds that the cost of government
printing has greatly increased.
Genealogical research reveals John
d. Rockefeller as descendant from
King Egbert, and shows thrift among
American ancestors.
Steamer st. Cuthbert burned of
Nova Scotia coast; 15 OF crew
drowned; 81 rescued by Cymbric.
Bourke Cochran applauds the Presi-
dents message in debate in the house
and admits that it helps Bryan among
the Democrats.
Mayor Mcclellan of New York We
toes ordinance forbidding women to
smoke in public places,
immigration falling off in port OF
Boston.
U. s. supseme court without dis.
sent, holds the Danbury, Conn, boy
colt to have been illegal, administer
ing to organized labor its third re,
verse within few weeks.
Mr.. Bryan says delegates to the
Democratic national convention should
be instructed for him or for somebody
else, and therefore against him.
Banquet to U. s. officers on Chill
can cruiser at Punta Arenas.
DR.. Allen w. Ferris. president of
New York lunacy commission, exam
ines Thaw at Matteawan; Mrs. Eve.
lyn Thaw much depressed by first
visit to husband in asylum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
DSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS.

TO make the appended quotations Of value
Ike to buyer and seller, the resume Of the
Rrket, prefaeing the quotations, should be
Irefully read. In market Of this charac-
Iy OF the week. Noting, however, the
neral tendency OF trade, sufficiently ac-
irate quotations will be given on which
AlerH can safely base their TRANSACTIONS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
leceipts of butter continue light. an,

There are S1s cotton mills at work
b North Carolina, with 2,57S,1sO spin.
.l..a,,t...sltu q ~.
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oOdotook Business Cards
DIR. r. r. JEWETT'S
DENTAL ROOMS

OPEN DAY AND EVENING
Flrst-class work. Prices moderate.
Dfioe and residence, Barker House,
end of the Park.
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MONDAY


Infante Manuel proclaimed king OF
Portugal and Franco as dictator seems
to have situation we'll in hand.
Harry X. Thaw begins stay at Mat
teawan asylum, confident, as he says,
that he will be there less than a week.
Death of Capt Walter s. Sampson Of
Winthrop, Mass.
Death of Ex-Mayor Henry E. Cobb Of
Newton, Mass.
Representative Grafton d. Gushing Of
Massachusetts declares no man ought
to make career of politics unless he
has competence.
John L. Sullivan arrives in Boston.
+ Man at Gloucester, Mass, tries 10
shoot another, then shoots himself with
a pistol that was stolen from a saloon
short time previously,
David Barrie, once Sir Thomas Lip
toms representative in this country,
killed in the Jersey Central station,
Jersey City; falls in front of a loco
motive.
Washington wondering over the I'VE,
Us and Our" Of the Presidents mes
sage.
Woman having relatives in Vermont
found dead In New York hotel.
Controller Ridgeley and State Supt
williams of New York to examine
state and national banks having same
ownership at same time.
Far-reaching changes rumored as
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-02-08
SATURDAY,
February 1, 1908


Hughes declares himself; platform
includes railroad regulation and more
definite antitrust laws, with punish
ment by Imprisonment; tariff revi-
sion.
Hon. John N. Cole, speaker Of the
Massachusetts house, indicted by Es-
sex grand jury
Home of Gottlieb F. Burkhardt at
Jamaica Plain, Mass, damaged by fire
with its contents, to the extent of $15.-
900 to $4,000.
Jacksonville, Fla, Baltimore and
Bluefeld, w. Va, have destructive
fires.
Tornado kills six persons in Missis-
sippi.
National house at work on pensions
and Indian bill; senate on revision of
criminal laws.
Timber resources of the United
States will be exhausted in 20 years
unless steps for preservation are TAX
en-.
Directors of Christian Science church
of Boston visit Mrs. Eddy.
Chapter houses at Cornell and Yale
universities burned; one life lost in
the Ithaca fire.
U. s. battleship fleet enters strait of
Magellan and anchors for night in
Possession bay.
Oriental bank in New York closes
its doors.
Sum of $5,0O0,0OO sent from New
York, credited in Budapest to account
of Count and Countess Szechenyi.
Presidents message to congress de-
mands continued enforcement of Com
mon honesty" reiterates and ampli-
fies policies; suppression of stock
gambling, legislation for wage-earn-
ers.
State in Pennsylvania capitol fraud
case brings out that about 100000
was paid to Sanderson before legal ap-
proval was required.
Schooner Perry c., on Little Duck
island lodges, will be total loss; crew
taken off by steam collier.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
MISS REID WEEDS
HUBERT WARD At
ST. JAMES
MARRIAGE OF AMBASSADORS
DAUGHTER TO FAvoRITE OF
KING EDWARD is LONDON
SOCIAL SEASONS MAIN EVENT.

LONDON, June 23.-With the king
and queen Of England, other royalty
and the flower OF the British nobility
as witnesses, the ceremony uniting In
marriage Miss Jean Reid. daughter
Of Whitelaw Reid, United States am
tassador. and Hon. Hubert Ward.
brother OF Lord Dudley. was perform
ed in St ames,s- palace chapel today
The wedding was the greatest social
event of the London season.
NJ is Reid was led TO the altar by
her father. The wedding march was
sung by choir. the members OF
which wore quaint costumes dating
hack to the sixteenth century.
Rev. Edgar Sheppard. dean of the
chapel royal and DR.. VIM B. Gros-
venor. rector OF the Church of the
Incarnation New York, were the Of
ficiating clergymen.
Wears White, FlImy Satin.
The brides gown was OF white.
filmy satin. cut empire fashion, with
high waist. Running from the waist
down were panels OF the finest old
rose point lace. a gift from her grand
mother, Mrs. D. Ogden Mills.
Six pages in costume held up the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24

house to satisfy his mind and thus
help to make proper selection OF pub
lie officers. Surely. he reflects. am
very possibly It Is true these public
officials should not be bothered by
every citizen demanding personal In.
spection OF county and city affairs;
but Is 1t not equally true that We as
private citizens should have means Of
knowing the condition of those same
affairs? But how are we to know? i
It has not been uncommon within
the last few years to find evidence OF
mis-appropriation In many districts OF
the state and each time that evidence
has come to light in a place where
there was considerable wealth and a
municipality of some Importance. 30
It is but business like to be informed
as to the conditions of affairs.
Thus 1t Is our friend meditates and
finally as he goes down the stone
steps leaving the building. he reaches
this conclusion--to avoid further en-
barassment and possible private en-
hancement In the future there should
be some annual accounting by GER
tain officers or board appointed spe-
cially for that purpose. For instance,
It would be more fitting to have a
board of county commissioners whose
duty II would be. to render an ex-
pert and accurate report each fiscal
year, than to have the publicity Of
a grand jury and subsequent indict-
ments. We should have wider leg
islative city administration vested In
this special commission OF a few
members with broad powers OF admin
istration and legislation These for
the reason that municipality Is a
corporation transacting vast volume
OF business each year and 1t but reas-
enable on the part OF the tax payer to
ask that these affairs be conducted In
a business-like manner. Thus the
several commissions are abolished and
a more modern business-like admins.
tration substituted. One Of the needs
In local politics today is not frequent
grand juries but a proper accounting
by an expert board who render an
nual reports. The need Of the day
is men who are willing to give their
best services TO the office and serve
but one paymaster. Men who arc
satisfied with the prescribed statutory
fees and are willing to follow statu.
tory rules OF procedure. In short,
modern business methods In public
service
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through private cablegrams sent to
Wall-st
II was announced in the financial
district that Mr.. Leeds estate had
been trusted sometime ago and
that, In consequence, none OF the Sc
curlties which he held will be liqui-
dated.
He retired two years ago from the
Rock Island and all other corpora
tons with which he was connected
because he suffered stroke OF par
alysis. On the advice Of his physi-
clans he went to France year ago,
but his condition continued to grow
worse until the end.
Worth Several Millions.
Leeds. in addition to his large rail-
road interests. was known as the
King of Tin Plate" He was worth
several millions Of dollars.
The first Mrs Leeds was divorced
Ave years ago and received $1,000
900 in cash from her husband. Three
days after the courts had freed him,
Leeds married Mrs. Mamie Stewart
Worthington, OF Cleveland.
The two women engaged in a social
war at Palm Beach several months
later and both attracted attention
through the remarkable quantities Of
jewels they wore.
Mr. Leeds was a native OF Rich
mond. Ind. and laid the foundation
for his millions In the tin plate In
dustry, with Daniel G. Reid II was
with the capital earned in the tin
plate merger that the two men be-
gan the railroad ventures which add
ed to their great fortunes.
Famous Necklace Suit.
Mrs. Leeds recently was brought
into notice by litigation over the fam
Gus Leeds necklace" This had been
purchased for $500. 900 from a jeweler
in Paris, who agreed to deliver II In
New York. The pearls were unstrung,
In order to escape heavy duty on jew
elry and ente. as unmounted gems.
The courts ruled against their ad-
mission as such. however. and the
jeweler finally was compelled to pay
additional duty OF forty per cent.
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are on the nrst noor. Above are .
number Of private dining rooms. and
In tho basement Is dancing hall.
parties. however. but which can. on
special occas'ons. be used as dining
room for clubs and societies. The dec
orafions are subdued as they are
elegant. Everything 10 In perfect taste.
from the electric lights TO the tables
and chairs. and all blend I'm . restful
harmony.
The location IS as ideal az the buiid-
Ing. Built on the point just opposite
Psche island. and next TO the govern
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24

William Rienk's Lighthouse Inn" is
the most substantial. ambitious and
artistic bit Of architecture In the
neighborhood OF Detroit In the way Of
"A GUNNER and even a winter resort
Built In the colonial style. with broad
verandas across the front (thers IL s
acres OF ground In ALL, it's outward
appsarance OF elegance united with
solid comfort ~ wOil matched IN its
Interior decorations ana furnishings.
Mr. Klenk has spared nothing TO make
this place one ideal In all respects, The
public dinins room Kitchen and bar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24

ment lighthouse on Windmill Point,
from which 10 takes It's name. ~ IL only
80 minutes by boat from the Belle Isle
BY CROSSE pointe cars. stopping AZ Fox
cresk All the commerce or the great
takes passes within 500 feet Of the
Lake 81. Clair make II decidedly
pleasant spot TO visit on a summer day.
Autos can reach the Inn over a good
road from Jefferson avenue. and q sup
Elementary ferry from the Inn TO
Jefferson avenue up Fox creek saves
all walking 20 reach the resort.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
w. G. VAN AUKEN, OF
SAGINAW, DIES

SAGINAW. Mich. June 23.-(Spe.
cial.)-W. G. Van Auken. OF the lum
Der firm Of Bliss & Van Auken. died
suddenly at Tawas City, this morning
The body was brought here.
Mr.. Van Auken was one OF the earl
lest lumber dealers In the city. He
was resident of Saginaw for 80
years and was associated with the
National Engineering Co., and the
Moffett Vehicle Bearing Co. He was SO
years old and is survived by his wife
and six children.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
BLINDS HIS BRIDE
WITH LYE, IN PLAY

BELLEFONTAINE. o., June "a
S. K. Knepper. cashier Of Belle Cen
ter bank and his young bride. were
playfully throwing water on each
other on the lawn at. their home. Mr..
Knepper picked UP cup Of liquor
which he thought was water and
dashed 1t In the face OF his wife. The
cup contained I've and one OF her eyes
Is destroyed, the other Injured and
her face SCARED for life.
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BRIDEGROOM Kings Favorite.
nv. COACHES AS BOATS.

FENNIMORE, Wis, June 23.-Two
coaches OF a train, containing Is pas
sengers, on a narrow gauge line be
tween here and Woodman. were float.
ed q fourth OF a mile by a sudden
food. The imprisoned persons were
obliged TO bail all night and the en-
gineer and fireman. who were ahead
on the uncoupled engine. had to stay
on the roof OF the locomotive cab.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
FOUND DEAD ON TRACKS.

SAGINAW. Mich, June 23.-(Spe-
cial)-John Schulke. aged 40. was
found dead on the Pere Marquette
railway tracks, near Birch Run. this
morning. The body was picked up
by a passenger crew. Heart disease
was the cause OF death. He Is sur
yiyed by his wife and family.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
cannlhals In Revolt.

LISBON, June 23.-The cannibals
OF Portuguese Guinea are In revolt
and on the island OF Timor several
interior posts have been driven IN.
settlements destroyed and Europeans
killed. or made captive. A French
warship has arrived
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
REPORT CARNEGIE AND
CLERGUE BOUGHT PLANT

SAULT STE MARIE. Mich. June
23.-(Special.)-It is reported here
that Francis n. Clergue and Andrew
Carnegie have purchased the plant
OF the Algoma Steel Co., a subsidiary
of the Lake Lake Superior corpora.
ton. The plant has capacity Of 700
tons OF rails day
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
DUCK" INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

LANSING. Mich. June 23.--(Spe.
cial.) Henry Monroe. of Detroit, and
Chas. Harrington, of Kalamazoo, es-
capped from the Industrial school hos
pital. by cutting window screen. In
an effort to escape. last week. Mon.
roe Jumped from second story win
dow and broke both his arms.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
FOOL THE WEATHER MAN

Keep cool. When you travel
between the east and the west
use the d. & B. water way and
be famed by cool lake breezes
all the way. Steamer service
every day.
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suppressed Divorce Suits

Suppressed suits for divorce were
filed Tuesday by Elizabeth VS.. Hugh
Mcgee, Herbert VS.. Mary Williams.
A,gernon VS.. Clara VI. Owens. Ida VS.
John w Campaign, Albert vs.. Ellen
RENDER and Amos vs.. Dora Will
Jams
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CA - q II z a.
A..,, ,b. ,Ths Kind ycu Haw kMss eouca
as, !: ZHzZzNx
D. & e. LINE TO N. E. A.
\ CONVENTION.

This year the National Educa-
tional association meets In Clevc-
land. The d. & {. line will make
a special 81 round trip fare. good
going June a8th to July grid. and
returning until July sth.
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WILLIAM 7. LEEDS,
T|N-PLATE KING,
DIES IN PARIS
FORMER PRESIDENT OF ROCK
ISLAND ROAD PROMINENT FIG
URE IN MATRIMoNY AS WELL
AS FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

NEW YORK. June 23.-Wm. B.
Leeds, former president OF the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Co., died today In Paris,
The news reached New York
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
DELAY PULLMAN RATE BOOST.

LANSING, Mich. June 23.-(Spe-
cial.) -Senator A. j. Doherty gave no
tice 20 the railroad commission, to-
day. that Pullman sleeping car rates
will not be raised at least until after
September. I'M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
Dominion Day, July list, Grand Trunk
Railway System

Tickets will be sold to Canadian
points June both and July LIST. valid
to return until July End. one frst-class
fare. City Ticket ONCE. l24 Wood
ward.aye.. Telephone NJ. 80.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-24
LOUISIANA SENATE
PASSES LOCKE BILL

NEW ORLEANS, June 2s.-The
Locke bill, designed to put stop to
racing in Louisiana. passed the SEN
ate today. by vote Of 81 TO 10.
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train They were Hon. Roderick
Ward. son OF Lord Dudley; Hon. Nigel
Glynn and Hon. Marien Glynn, chill
dren OF Lord Glynn; Master Robert
Shaw. Miss Margaret Ward. niece Of
the bridegroom, and Miss James.
Their heads were wreathed in flow
ers. The girls wore white frocks and
the boys white suits.
Miss Jennie Croker, cousin OF the
bride and sister of Mrs. Burton Har-
rison, was the only bridesmaid.
The ushers were the three brothers
Of the bridegroom. Robert, Cyril and
Garard; Ogden Reid. brother OF the
bride: Craig Wadsworth, second Sec
rotary OF the American embassy;
Grant Smith, third secretary, and
Sheldon Whitehouse. private secretary
TO the ambassador.
Bridegroom Kings Favorlte.
The bridegroom awaited the bride
at the altar. He was In morning
dress. Mr.. Ward is the closest friend
OF King Edward and Is also the royal
equerry.
The presents were the finest ever
seen. with the exception Of royal
marriages. Their total value Is esti.
mated at a half million dollars. AZ
ter the wedding a reception was held
at Dorchester house. All fashionable
London and many Americans who
could not be accommodated at the
chapel were in attendance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward started on their honey
moon after this event.
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Notice to City Subscribers.
City subscribers holding con-
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Dec. I, 1907. can now be sup
piled st this offics.