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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-10
80 e,.netost sonaster.

over breakfast Miss Dorothy, tht
enthusiastic ornithologist of the board
ine house. diRchssed the merits OF tha
nightingale. lark. thrush and SO forth
And which. MIR. Hunker.' eX
Gained trss\ Dorothy, which OF al
the snugstcrs are you fondest OFF,
Il prefer the hen. MISS Dorothy.
I "Bnt the hen isn't a s0ng.hird nj all
objected Miss Dorothy
"WcH. replied Hunker. tapping ar
other hard-boiled egg, It's the only
bird whose lay ! care fur. Phl9dol.
phia Inquirer.
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Not Altogether Bad.

A policeman saw n man acting
rather suspiciously near a ieweier
one evening. and going over TO him he
demanded TO know who the man was
and what he wanted. n
"rm thinking OF opening jewelers.
shop In this neighborhood,' replied
the man, "and I'm watching to see II
there is much trade"
Whereupon the policeman went on
his way satisfied.
Next morning word was received
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at the station that the shop had been
entered and robbed during the night.
The policeman who had aocosted tho
mysterious stranger said reflective.
ly:
He may be a. thafe. -bnt he's NO
lisr,"-Philadelphia Inquirer.
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u
oxford professor
,eech.
culture thrills the
boorish hard naughty
pasme OF the fulgrown male
IS a dragging to Jail,
fashionable clubs Bton drink
rhp bait o n delightful Joke.
In England. nobility is born and Loaf
a is held a clownSh oaf;
y lord think would awful funk
accomplishment getting jolly drunk
refined womankind. with wife,
You're Briton leads a genee life!
In England, vugartyN $ wholly meath ban.
frowned Englishman,
few thousand eas
the breadines the hands Yankee girls
Who pocket all their haughtiness CORVALLIS did
ageold family anything that's Did!
the ruling
careful OF the character of their associates
Washington a they cared to
RETAINED Joness fleet:
called athletes
CAN bound and hurdle
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Canine the end.

Aubist--Do you think ms battle
picture expresses. as I have meant II
To-. an the poignant horrors of war?
Krlttick-Oh. yes. it's the awfHlest
thing I ever saw Cleveland Leader.
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When William Jennings Bryan
heard that Judge Taft was to go
on a speech-making tour he an
nounced himself as pleased.
In proof of his sincerity we
need only to point to the speech
of the Republican nominee Tues
day in Columbus.
And we need only to refer to
this effort again in substantiation
of the view of The Times as ex-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-10
Open for Business

Il hate to make excuses"
let me sell you a fine line of
resdy.made ones. Nashville Ameri.
can.
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The Wisdom Of Husbands

he WISDOM OF HUSBANDS.
Wife-What would you like for your
birthday. dear?
misunderstanding at all. | haven't
any money -Megendorter Batter.
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Cultured England.
ey JAMES j. MONTAGUE.

of culture and the lpadng of
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Paralysis of conscience Is often mis-
taken for the peace OF God.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-26
Tact TO DODGE OYSTER BAY.
VIII Give No Chance for story OF Order,
s From President

: j II 4 Z :.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 25.--Sec-
rotary Taft will entirely cut loose
from Oyster Bay until after the No
vember elections, according to infor-
nation received here. He will give the
Democrats no opportunities to declare
that his campaign is being directed by
President Roosevelt. After the series
of conferences at the end Of the week
he will eliminate Oyster Bay from his
visiting list.
The Democrats Will assert that the
Roosevelt administration is trying to.
perpetuate itself through It's selection
Of nominee, and that this Is hostile
to the American spirit. The charge.
will be supplemented by Farther ass
sertion that the Republican nominee.
is mere child in the hands Of the
greatest of political chieftains. Eoose-
Welt, who will be accused of directing
and handling the campaign without
much regard to what Taft may think
or say. To avoid this last charge.
which might influence voters. Secre-
tary Taft is to have a clear UNDER
standing with the President at Oyster
Bay this week that the two men will,
probably not meet again during the
campaign.
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TRIBUTES OF ENGLISH PRESS
Nearly All the Big Papers Speak
Highly Of the Former President.

Nearly All the Big Papers SpenlS
Highly Of the Former President.
LONDON, June 25.-The London
morning papers printed extended me-
moirs aad portraits OF Mr.. Cleveland.
the Daily Telegraph devoting six COL
umns to his death and his career. Some
editorials also are published on the
death OF the former President of the
United States, and the majority OF
these make note of the strange COIN
cidence that the United States diploma :
tic representative withdrew from
Venezuela on the same day that Mr..
Cleveland died,
All the newspapers pay warm tir-
butes to Mr.. Cleveland's independence
OF parties, his integrity and high pur-
pose. and their references to the UNI
fortunate Venezuelan incident are
without bitterness
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service reform when most of the politician.
Of his ma ri V look ed for a safurnalia of snoils

service reform when most of the polticians.
OF his party looked for a saturnalia of spols.
He came out explicitly for honest money
diligently trimming and combining themselves
to evasive statements. He sustained the
national credit when 1t was imperiled.
though he was bitterly attacked for 1t by.
sound money Republicans as we'll as by
cheap-money Democrats. He used the writ
OF injunction and the army to enforce the
rights OF the national government IN inter
state commerce and the transportation Of
the malls. though the Democratic Mayor oil
Chicago was irresolute and the Democratic
Governor OF Illinois was hostile Mr. Cleye-'
land would rather be right than be Presi.
dent. and he was both. His fame Will MOI.
diminish as the records are turned TO the
light by the future historian. Last of the
long line of Democratic Presidents. taking
office when the Union OF States had grown
him5elf with such distinction as to take
high rank In that lustrious company. HiA
death is truly national bereavement.
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FLAGS AT HALF-MAsT
Those on Federal Building Lowered In

Those on Federal building Lowered In
Mr.. Cleveland's Memory.
In accordance with the proclamation
OF the President the flags on the Fed
eral Building were yesterday placed at
half-mast out of respect to the mem
DRY Of former President Grover Cleve-
land. The order which came to Gus
todian Stewart on the subject is as fol-
lows:
In accordance with the proclamation
of the President of the United States,
you are directed to display the flags
on the public building In your charge
at half-staff for period OF thirty days
as a mark OF respect to the memory
of the late Grover Cleveland former
President of the United States
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NATION PAYS TRIBUTE
American. All over world Honor Nc,

Americans All Over World Honor Me-
mory of Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, June 25-To every
naval station and every government
vessel in commission throughout the
world, to all military posts and sta
lions, to all United States diplomatic
and consular officers in every quarter
went forth instructions to-day for OBJ,
servance of the Presidents proclama-
ton announcing the death Of Grover
Cleveland. An Innovation was iinaugu-
rated at the State Department to meet
modern conditions, This was tele-
graphic notification instead of motifs
cation by mail to American represent
tatives in foreign countries to display
flags at half-mast for thirty days.
This instruction was telegraphed with
view to uniformity in the time OF
observance. Copies or the Presidents
proclamation also have peen mailed to
all diplomatic and consular officers in
the service Of the United States,
The orders telegraphed by the War
and Navy Departments direct the half
masting of colors, the wearing of the
badge of morning until July 25 and the
firing of salutes every half hour from
sunrise to sunset to- morrow, the day
OF the funeral. at all posts, stations
and on board ship.
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markets for delicacies.
Although it was the middle OF Feb

Although 1t was the middle OF FEB
ruary, Mr.. Whitney decided that he
would have peaches. There were none
to be had in Washington, but a man
was found in New York who said he
could get them, and Mr.. Whitney or
dered several baskets. The dinner was
brilliant affair. In discussing it the
next day with Mr.. Whitney, Secretary
Lamar remarked:
Those peaches were fine, Whitney;
where did you get them?'
"a man found them In New York
for me-" replied Mr.. Whitney.
peaches in February are something
I never saw before" said Secretary La
mar. III 1t Is fair question, how
much did they oost?'
"They cost s4s Dozen" replied Mr..
"And did President Cleveland enjoy
them? Did he eat any Of them"
did he eat any of them?" exclaimed
Mr.. whitney. II thought he rather
crowded the mourners. He ate five!'
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DAMAGE DONE nY STORM.
Great Oaks Torn Up by the Roots ana
Orchards Injured.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WINCHESTER, VA, June 25.-A
severe storm swept over the Southern
end Of this county last night and
caused much damage. AT reliance the
magnificent campus Of the Sherman
sdoah College was ruined. great oaks
being torn up by the roots, The large
structure occupied BY the Royal Print
ing Company was swept from Its foun-
datlons, but not overturned. Much
damage was done to the orchards and
telephone lines.
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at this time. the Democratic party
should display honest and sincere con.
servatism, regard for constitutional
limitations and determination not to
De swept from our moorings by tempo.
rary ciamor or spectacular exploitation
Our people need rest and peace and
reinsurance, and 1t will be quite. IN
line with true Democracy and success.
ful policy to impress upon our fellow
countrymen the fact that Democracy
still stands for those things"
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SIMPLE SERVICE
AS cleveland
IS LAID To REST
.(Continued From First PageO

and the Governor has ordered out the
Monmouth mounted troops
Late this afternoon Colonel Gilky-
son came here from Trenton with other
officials, and with Mayor Robinson held
long consultation with those ",
charge OF tile funeral. Following the
conrerence,it was stated that the mill
tia would consist OF the Second Troop
or Cavalry. ComrCnics y. B and G. OF
Trenton, and j.. of Printeton; OF the
SECOND Regiment of the National Guard
OF New Jersey. The mounted troops
Will he under command Of Captain
Edwin Field.
The Trenton companies and tile local
companies numbering about 200 men
will be commanded by Major John Nc
Cullogh. To CO. operate With the troops
and mounted soldiers twenty-five po-
lcemcn are expected here Tomorrow
from Trenton.
The station where President Roose-
Welt will arrive, "Westland." the Clcvc-
land home, the streets leading to the
cemetery, and the cemetery itself VIII
be thoroughly policcd and no vehicles
or pedestrians will be allowed In the
streets, on the Cleveland grounds. or
In the cemetery during the funeral.
TO DC Near Daughter.
Mrs. Cleveland spent the day quiet
w. She arose shortly after O'Clock
this morning, and. accompanied by
President Finley. OF the College of
the city OF New York. went to the
cemetery, where she gave final d.
rections for locating the grave. Mr.
Cleveland will be buried near the ivy
crown grave of his eldest daughter.
Ruth.
The ex-President's body was en-
balmed to-day. and was placed in q
casket and taken to the library on
tho first floor. where the ceremonies
willSbe conducted Tomorrow.
A silver plate bears the inscription,
"Groyer Cleveland, March IS. 1897
June "a, 19Os.''
A death mask taken yesterday at
Mrs. Clevelnnd's request by Edwin
Wilson. sculptor. connected with
Princeton University. when completed
to-day. showed that Mr.. Cleveland had
become greatly cmaciated during his
illness.
sister and Children Arrive.
Miss Rose Cleveland, OF New York.
Mr.. Cleveland's sister. arrived here this
afternoon. and tonight the Cleveland
chIldren-Esther and Richard-reacied
here on the 8 o'clock train with Mrs.
l'lnfey ana were driven at once 10
"Westland.'' Mrs. NJ b. Bacon, OF
Toledo, and Mrs. Mary Cleveland Hoyt.
sisters. who had been expected 1t was
said tonight. probably would not be
here.
The meeting between the children
and Mrs. Cleveland was pathetic, the
mother embracing each one in turn.
while weeping silently. Then Richard
walked slowly down stairs, and asked
for his suitcase. saying he wished to
go to bed.
At 10 o'clock tonight message
was received from President Roosevelt
saying that he would not have milf
tary escort from the station TO the
Cleveland house Tomorrow.
1t was said at the Cleveland home
that the selection OF the pail bearers
was made from among the neishbors
and close friends of Mr. Cleveland in
recent years.
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New York sun.-In the long perspective
the three most conspicuous features OF Mr..
His steadfast idelity to the cause that was
known as civil service reform. his readiness
to go TO war with the strongest of naval
powers in defense of principle that is part
Of the Monroe Doctrine. and his courageous
but strictly constitutional application OF
Federal force In the case of the Chicago
railway riots In 1894.
Although he may have been exceeded by
others in the ardor Of protestation. he is
easily first In the respect of actual performs
did so much to establish a safe tenure for
faithful service of the government, tenure
Independent of political changes or parti-
accomplished SO much In the way OF the
suppression OF "pernicious activity on the
part OF Federal servants.
In other days the ideas OF Mr.. Cleveland
and those of this newspaper with regard to
many things were VIGOROUSLY not In ac-
cord. This circumstance possibly makes 1t
proper to say now what It will always be
the personal breach ceased to exist years
ago, and that the Sun has long numbered
Grover Cleveland among its constant readers
the good man and great leader. and may the
generations hold his name and the memory
Of his deeds in Just and high esteem
New York Trlbune.-As the only Demo-
cratic President elected since the Civil War.
Grover Cleveland was long an exceptional
three times in succession for the presidency
and twice elevated to that office. he will be
accepted by history as the dominating force
In Democratic politics In the period from,
1874 to 1894. when the Democratic party re.
covered for time it's lost vitality and pres
tige. With him as its leader the Democracy
came again into control In a majority OF the
States and in the nation as we'll. although
the groundwork OF that success had been
laid under Samuel J. Tilden. His death
Will be sincerely mourned He will be re-
membered If not as a great political leader
certainly as a worthy and forceful President
and as thoroughly representative Amert-
can.
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Norfolk Flag at Hnlf-s1a.t.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. June 25.-In honor
of the memory OF ex-Presldent Grover
Cleveland. the flags on all the public
buildings of the city are to-day fly
ing at half-mast. The tribute will be
continued for thirty days from yester-
'day.
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LAST woRD no HIS Party.
Re turn to Genuine Democratic Doctrine
5isf Sntd Cleveland.

NEW YORK, June 25.--writlng under
date OF March 18th, Grover Cleveland
Bent the following letter as his last
message to the Democratic party:
81 have received your letter asking
me to make a response to tho follows
ing question: What is the best prin-
ciple and what is the best policy to
kive the Democratic party new life?"
'.As a general proposition T might
ynswer this question by saying that in
0ny, opinion this could be most surely
brought about by a return to genuine
Democratic doctrine and a close adj
herence to the Democratic policies,
which in times past gave our party
Success and benefited our people,
ITO be more specific in my reply, I
Should say that mqge than i eye IA iust
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WHEN FI7Z LEE SAVED
LIFE OF CLEVEL AND
Former President Had Many Staunch Personal Friends in
Virginia..Not story-TeA Himself but Liked
to Hear Others Spin Yarns

home they were different I missed
the sand on the floor and the COM
pany. Be careful to get In the right
company. too, when you ask ques-
tions. When you want to know what
/ think. ask ME"
There was no further reference to
the publication, to apologize for which
the newspaper man had journeyed to
Albany.
The late Governor Charles T. OFFER
rail-, OF Virginia. and Mr.. Cleveland
were warm friends for many years.
and Mr.. O'Ferrall was regarded as the
mouthpiece OF the administration on
the floor Of the House during Mr..
Cleveland's first term 1t was largely
the influence OF Mr.. 5OFerra1l's admira-
ton for Mr.. Cleveland that caused the
former to refuse to support Mr.. Bryan
for the presidency in 1896 The friend
ship between the two was maintained
to the day OF Governor O'Ferralls
death. He believed Mr. Cleveland was
one OF the great men the country had
produced, and one OF the very few
really great Presidents.
1t was thought that Mr.. Cleveland
contemplated signally honorlng Mr..
OFerrall but year after he was
elected to the presidency the second
time Colonel O'Ferrall was elected TO
the governorship of Virginia. and a
President of the United States could
not have honored man above that.
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New York Stats Zeltung,-The entire
nation, irrespective of racial descent or party
ties. 5t0-day monrns at the bier Of one gifts
st,s,otible honesty, the ,unbendiDg sense of
duty aud the patriotism Of Cleveland were
LIas2Gpiksd and sA2DSsea ~ b!s l US
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ROANOKE TO HONOR HIM
City Offices aud Manlifacto cries. 10 Close
and Bells to Toll.

Especial to The 1'imes- Dlspntch.l
ROANOKE, VA. June e5.-Mayor
Joel II. Cutchin to-day issued a proc
lamation directing that the offices OF
all departments of the city suspend
work from to sos tomorrow after
noon out CT respect to eX-P/Asident
Cleveland. The railroad and principal
manufacturing plants have also agreed
to Join in, and bells Will be tolled DUR
ing the five minutes.
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A good story Is told on Mr.. Cleve-
land and Mr.. William C. Whitney, who
was Secretary of the Navy during the
first Cleveland administration. When
Mr.. Whitney gave his first Cabinet
dinner he secured the Washington
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Philadelphia Record.-No man was ever
called on SO often to do right when It was
unpopular as Mr.. Cleveland. He did right
an Governor and lost the support OF Tam
many Hall. and was nominated In spite of
its opposition. In General Bragg's stinging
phrase, he was loved for the enemies he had
made He expressed his devotion to civil
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New York lIerald.-The American people
as a whole will concur In the Judgment. so
tersely expressed by Mr.. Taft, that Grover
Cleveland was "a great American and a
great President"
z The career Of Mr.. Cleveland. rising from
obscure origin to the highest office In the
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foremost citizen. And in his peaceful retire
ment. the great value of the public services
lie had rendered, the strength and dignity
and answering Integrity Of his official char
acter. his personal modesty. his courageous
devotion to principle and to the conviction
OF right and Justice in the face of popular
passion, had all gained lustrc with the lapse
of time Even those who criticized and OPP
posed him while In office had learned to
think OF him with admiration as the wise.
calm. judiclous leader whom they would
gladly have welcomed back into public life.
and whose memary remains securely en-
shrined among the great Presidents and the
great Americans.
1t Is a sign of the rapid changes that have
come upon all our political ideas and pur-
poses within few years that we already
speak OF Cleveland's administration as be-
longing to history. though the contests In
which he led are still fresh In memory and
though many OF the principles for which he
commended seem still vital and still In need
OF championship. He was the last of the
Democratic Presidents, and the public record
OF the great Democratic party is apparently
ended in his death. The loose aggome RAJ
ton that now calls itself by that name
stands for nothing that Cleveland stood for,
hut rather for the mutiform vasarles which
he steadfastly opposed. and the old-fashion-
ell Cleveland Democrats are looking for a
restoration of his political sobrety rather
to a Republican candidate for President than
to such a one as Is likely to usurp the Dem
| ocratlc title. Under whatever name. no
President can ne elect the example OF Cleve-
Hands self-effacing patriotism without peril
either to himself or to the alton
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did not need to await the halo of death.

= 4.
II one is called upon to name the fore-
most men who have guided the nation since
its beginning the names of Washington.
Jefferson. Lincoln and Cleveland are linked
together as by magic band. because In
each OF these men those characteristics are
embodied which the people exact from all
OF their really great men.
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Chicago Evening Post.-Grover Cleveland
made his way to political prominence by n
somewhat subdued ability Joined to force
of character and to an honesty that best
When evasion was advised by friends he
wrote his tell the truth message. and in
three words he gave the note of his politI-
Mr.. Cleveland showed a side OF his nature
that had been hidden from the country. The
people In the main regarded him as placid
rather than as aggressive. The dispute on
the question OF the boundary line arose be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela. Presi-
dent Cleveland acted as vigorously a
Roosevelt would have acted.
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Chicago Daily News.-The reawakening
of the American people to their duty to
the days OF Cleveland The old ralyins
cries Inherited from the time OF the Civil
War then were first accepted only at their
proper value. while the new demand for JUS
tice grew up and came to be of powerful
import.
When President Cleveland's party deserted
him on the silver issue he had the courage
to stand firm. Twelve years after his first
acceptance OF the office OF President he went
serenely from the White House with nothing
to apologize for and with the American PEG
pie acknowledging his greatness in spite OF
all detraction For twelve years more this
former President spoke words Of truth and
wisdom on many public occasions. and by
his sane and simple life set a wholesome
example to his fellow-countrymen.
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Grover Cleveland In time of stress was
,ulwark. He has passed to his Anal reward.
and the verdict OF history Is likely to be
more and more favorable to him and to his