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The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
NEW BOOKS IN
PUBLIC LIBRARY

The following new books have been
received in the public library:
Lyman Abbott-'The Home Builder"
Julia j.. Addison-''Arts and Crafts IN
story OF a Border city During the
Civ!l War" Georges Bertrin--"Lour-
des. History OF Its Apparitions and
Cures" VIM; $. Bigelow--'1 buddhism
and Immortality" George Brandes--
"Anatole France" biography. Frank
r. Carlton" Education and Industrial
Evolution" Margaret Compton-"Amer-
lean Indian Fairy Tales Henry Il.
other Curious Problems" A. S. Dut-
ton-"The National Physique. Health
and Its Maintenance" Leo Frobenius
The Childhood OF Man" customs of
Hawaiian Idylls OF Love and Deals"
Thomas @. Grier--"On the Canal Zone,
Panama" Frank IIamel--"Famous
French salons.' Frederick T. mi,
list. oliver o. Observation-Disclosures
tnu.an Chiefs I Have Known" Albert
&. -"Colonization; study OF
the founding OF new societies. Oliver
John I. Marcia Theory OF Mind"
bernard Moses-"South America on-the
Eve OF Emancipation" Albert r. Paine
Frank poGmorewN sturarIsation Of the
lens lens Of City Government" Laura
Westall-"Common- sense View Of the
Mind Cure" VIM: J.. Dswson-"sol;
economic forecast Gustav Frenscn-
Peter Moor's Journey to Southwest
Afr,ea , j1hs ,i l. Lop N Tc1s
terry story. Henry w. Phillips The
Mascot % sweet Briar Gulch: western
ing Hour" adapted from the play. "a.
n. NJ. Watson--"The Devils Pulpit
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
LAST MEETING IN
OLD y" BUILDING
HELD INSTRUMENTATION SEES
FIRST SERVICE IN AssocIA-
TOMS NEW HOME.

Y. NJ. c. A. members gathered for
Griswold-st. and Grand River-ave..
Sunday afternoon. and held services
appropriate TO the occasion. with John
b. Howarth. president OF the board of
managers in charge. The next Sun
day afternoon service will take place
in the new building at Adams-ave. east
and Witherell-st. +. A. Billings. for
mer director OF music for the associa.
gram. and F. ID. Taylor. charter
member of the Detroit association and
now n member OF its board OF direct
ors. offered prayer
Leonard Laurense. another director.
paid a warm tribute To the work of
the men now dead who aided In the
upbuilding OF the association. and W.
II. Wetherbee traced the progress of
the association for the last 80 years.
Among the others who spoke were
George T. Moody. former president:
the Rev. J. NJ. Barley. pastor OF the
Forest-aye. Presbyterian church, and
former state secretary OF the eassocia'
ton: DR.. A. G. Studer. general secre-
tary, and Wellington A. Logan. re-
ligious secretary.
The first meeting in the new build
ing will be at 1890 a. m, New Years
day. when Ave clergymen will partici-
pate, including Rev. A. II. Barr, Rev.
@. G.. Atkins. Rev. +. ID. Leete. Rev.
NJ. p. Fixes and Rt. Rev. c. d. Will
liams. Harold Jarvis will sing. AT
the FIRST Sunday afternoon meeting
the address will be by Rev. George
Dugan, OF Toledo.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
KNOX TO CONFER WITH
TAFT IN NEAR FUTURE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-ln accord
ance with an invitation al the time he
was asked TO become secretary of state
in the new cabinet, Senator Knox VIII
go TO Augusta, Ga, this week. FOR n
conference OF several days with Presi-
dent-elect Taft.
Mr. Kuox expects To leave here Jan.
or and on his arrival in Augusta
the task OF forming cabinet will
begin in earnest
There have been no other important
cabinet developments within the last
few days and II Is believed that there
will be none until after Senator Knox
visits Augusta.
1t is believed that Judge Taft wishes
to consult the future secretary OF state.
especially in regard to an attorney-gen.
eral, and that pending the Augusta
conference. there will be no absolute
decision in favor of George w. Wick
orsham, of New York, or Of any OF the
other men who have been considered
or mentioned for the Office
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
SPECKELS LEAVES VAST
ESTATE TO BE PROBATED

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.--The fu.
neral OF Claus Spreckels, who died Fri
day. was held at lao this afternoon
at the old home of the Spreckels fam.
lily. No. 2027 Howard-st. The buria,
at Cypress Lawn cemetery was private.
Claus Spreckels, Jr., who was in
New York when his father died. had
beer notified OF the family's bereave-
,nent, but was unable TO arrive in time
for the funeral.
II is believed that the will of Mr.
Spreckels will be filed for probate early
this week. The estate has been esti-
mated at from $35.O00.0 900 to 800 00U,.
OO0
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
VENERABLE HARNESS
WORKER FALLS DEAD

Charles +. Kaufman, sc years old. OF
No. 80 Pitcher-st.,- dropped dead in
front of W Fleming's news stand at
No. 500 Grand River-ave.. Sunday
room. He had justr idden from his
home on bicycle and was ABOUT 10
buy paper when death overlook him
Coroner Bennett is satisfied that hear,
disease was the cause and will hold M
inquest II is supposed that over-ex'
ertion incident 10 the bicycle ride
brought on the attack Mr. Kaufman
had been In the employ OF Armstrong
L. Graham. harnessmakers, for mum
Der of years.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
WEBS AUTOMOBILE
DEMOLISHES A BUGGY

A buggy containing Arthur and
James Shillington, 249l Jefferson-ave.
was hit by an automobile near the
corner OF Jefferson and Fisher Sun
day afternoon and completely demol-
lshed. The Shillington's were thrown
out and James. the elder, was badly
cut over the eye. The automobile was
driven by b. II. Webb, 3l4 Lincoln
axe. and also contained two women
and a child One OF the women sus'
tanned a confusion OF the face and was
attended by Coroner Bennett.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
is MODEL UNION

The Painters and Decorators rnior.
No 81. will hold an election o! on
GERS and business meeting, followed
by an entertainment and smoker. Tues
day evening. This local iG the largest
union OF building tradesmen in the
state OF Michigan Much credit To-
the progress of the organization is due
TO Victor +. Krejci, the financial Secre-
tary and business agent, who has held
his present position for nine colsccu-
tive years
J. c. Bahlhorn. general president ot
the brotherhood OF Painters and Deco
fators of America. whose office Is W.
Lafayette, Ind. but who is a resident
or Detroit. is expected TO he present
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
THINKS JEWISH RACE
WILL BE ASSIMILATED

The Rev w. I. Jaquess. in sum
ming up the part PLAYED by the Jew
In the progress of civilization In the
United States. in the Trumbull-Ave.
Presbyterian church Sunday morning,
predicted the complete assimilation of
the race and the breaking down OF
ali barriers, even that Of religion. DR..
Jaquess, while in New York recently.
spent day in the Jewish quarter.
and this was the inspiration of his
address He declared that the Hebrew
is fast becoming a social. political and
Industrial factor in the land. He
praised the Jews for their charities,
saying they have the best organiza-
ton in the world.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE
TURNS TURTLE; FIRE

A lighted Christmas tree turned
over at the home Of Frederick kobey.
PA Mack-ave. Sunday evening. and
set the place afre. The department
responded promptly. however and the
damage was slight.
Some miscreant stuffed papers in a
crevice OF the exterior woodwork Of
Edward Friends grocery store, 223
Sixth-st.. in the small hours OF sun
day morning and touched a match to
it. The eagle eye Of Patrolman Will
lam Hawkins fell on the smudge and
he nut out the blaze without turning
in an alarm The police are investi'
eating
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
ROOSEVELT is TO ASK
MILLION FOR HARTMAN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-President
Roosevelt Will urge congress TO pass a
bill appropriating 100000 to be paid
to +. II. Hartman. who as representa-
tive of the Southern Pacific railroad,
and California Development company.
asks for reimbursement for repairs
which the companies have had to
make on account OF the break in the
Colorado river. which resulted in the
Salton sea disaster. II Is believed
that the president may make the mat
ter the subject Of special message.
The president believes that Mr.. Har.
riman's request for reimbursement Is
unassailable and that In justice con.
gross should act without delay
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
Ha!Ha!H Hell He.

That's the way to feel-EVERY ONE
does that takes . CASCARET night
BEFORE, when he looks at the fellow
who didn't. For OVER-EATlNG and
DRINKING nothing on Earth cleans you
out as q CASCARET, naturally-easily,
without that upset sick feeling. Don I
nesIect-at bed time Pm. or 4 A. NJ.
no difference-you'l II need il.
cAscARETS roc q box for a weeks
treatment, all druggists biggest seller
In the world. Million boxes q month.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
[ .oc al tie m S

In sunday Nights meeting OF the
Newsboys' association, Mrs. u. y. Al
Ger mace hef annuai sltt OF vow 20
the association. and the money WIZ
be used To assist the boys in start
ing bank account. &. Leidich inc
Z steamboat agent, was the spea ker OF
the evening, and entertained the
boys with views Of foreign cities
I'm addition to the name OF Edward
stein, who has been considered foi
some time "A likely candidate for see
rotary of the beard bf education tho
name OF Edward r. Marschner is now
being brought up as "A possibility FOR
the place. II Is said that Marschnoi
Will get the administration backing
!: he gets In the game as being ike
ly 10 attract new friends to the Mar
tindale cause.
~Ncnicc-the Dream city" was the
subject OF Director -. ~. Grifntb's
lecture In the Museum OF Art sun
day afternoon Beautiful views
These views included not only the
grand canals and palaces. but ,he
homes OF the common people. In
connection with the viows the pro-
fessor related muph OF the early his
tory OF the city.
An outdoor Christmas celebration wnS
given at the House 81 the Good sbcp-
herd. Fort and nineteenth SITS, sun
day evening, when the nativity was
given very realistic electrical rep
cscntatiou for the ia1 Inmates OF
the home. William III. Maybury act
ed as master OF ceremonies. The cn-
tertainmcnt ended with the illumina-
ticn OF an immense cross above one
az the rear buildings the girls OF
the penitcnt class saluting it's APP
pearance with hymns.
Mark Twain has suggested that every
body who thinLs of a.. aftK Red
Cross stamp every time n New Year
Bill Is paid. II you cannot pay IL,
why affx neat rcd stamp anyway
and send IL back t0 the grasping
I creditor with y0ur regrets The sug-
I gestion comes as "A result or the dC-
ton al the National Red-Gross So
ciety, In continuing the sale OF tho
stamps until Jan. > Even creator
! success than was anticipated has
through the country In Detroit, APP
! pro ximately 500. 00o stamps have been
rold, making q net return OF about
SIS coo for the local tuberculosis fund.
The Michigan Federation OF Labor will
protest to President RoOscN sIt
against the sentences imposed upon
Gompcrs Morrison and Mitchell as
| abridglng the right Of free speech
ard the freedom Of the press. Sc
been commissioned To write n letter
To the president conveying the senti-
rnent OF the federation. In the eNccu-
! tive meeting, Sunday afternoon. IN
the federation offices in the Home
Bank building. IL was decided to ask
| the legislature To pass convict la
I Dor bill by which products OF con-
Wet labor must be used only In state
institutions. and thus be withdrawn
from competition with free labor.
The federation Will also seek stricscr
child labor laws and additional leg
islation for the collection Of data by
! the state labor department.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
Veteran of Two Wars Dies.

Harry X. Donaghy. only 80 years %
nge and a veteran of two wars. died
Sunday in the home OF his father.
Richard Donagy, at No. 266 Rivard-st.
Donaghy served through the Boer war
as a member of the Royal Canadian
infantry. enlisting from London. Ont.
He also saw service in Cuba. going
there with an Ohio regiment He died
Of fever contracted in Cuba.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
PROPOSALS for INSTALLATION
OF AN ELECTRICAL GENER-
hTlNG PLANT.

the office OF the Public Lighting Com
mission. No. 40 Atwater 81. East. De-
troit, Mich. until Thursday. January
9Th, at o'clock y. m, for the installa-
lion of an electrical generating plant
IN the station OF the Public Lighting
plant In accordance with specifications
on file in the office OF the Commit ssion
The Public Lighting Commission,
+. T. BOWLER,
Secretary.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
Martyr to Her Profession.

The death OF Miss Grace Pengelly.
the young music teacher who passed
away, Saturday. I'm st. Mary's hospital
OF acute mania. Is attributed by her
father to overwork In her profession.
For some time before her mind gave
way her parents say she had been In
poor health. but would not give up
her work. Several physicians attend
ed her without bringing her relief, and
after consulting, the physicians deem
ed IL best TO send her To an asylum
This preyed so heavily on her mind
that she became violent and was TAX
en- TO St. Mary's hospital where she
died. a martyr TO her profession. The
family lives at No. 304 Woodward-ave.
South Australia has purchased 1900
acres OF land to encourage and dem
onstrate the most modern methods
In dairy farming.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

Not scrap OF iron OF steel VIII
enter into the construction OF a non
magnetic steam yacht for which the
Carnegie Institute has contracted Cor
use i'm correcting sea charts.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
GOMPERS DISCONTINUES
PUBLISHING BOYCOTT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-President
Gompers. OF the American Federation
OF Labor. has decided to discontinue
the publication OF the I'VE don't pa
tronize" list In the Federationist. the
official publication OF the American
Federation OF Labor. Mr.. Gompers
takes this action because Of the de-
cision OF the United States supreme
court In the Loewe hat boycotting case.
He will endeavor to have a law passed
by congress TO eliminate the unions
from the Sherman antitrust law.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

Europe consumed 4219.373 tons OF
sugar during the Il months ending
with August. an increase over the pre-.
,ious IL months Of $3.50 tons.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

Miss Fannie Abramsohn, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Abramsohn, Of No.
2l7 Eas. IIancock-ave., and Joseph
Harris. OF Cleveland were united in
marriage Sunday evening at o'clocl;
in Dulield hall Rabbi Hirschman
officiated The bride wore n gown Ct
white satin trimmed with lace ard
pearls and carried shower bouquet
Of white roses and lilies of the vale.
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Dorothy. who wore an empire gown of
yellow satin trimmed with lace and
carried Il shower bouquet OF yellow
roses Sol Harris. OF Mghoningtown,
fa. acted AZ best man.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

Remains Of Roman cemetery were
recently brought TO light by excava-
tors by a French scientific expedition
at Tangier.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

The marriage of Miss Satilla Grace
Moran. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
T. Moran, and Lieut.. John s. Franklin
United States army, will be celebrated
Thursday. Jan. z. in the bishops
chapel on Washington boulevard
lieut.. Franklin and his bride Will be
az home at Fort Wayne after Feb. ]
Miss Moran was one of last season S
debutantes.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

a New Years entertainment anu
dance will be given in Harmonic hall
Thursday evening at S:15 o'clock. A
three-act comedy by Alexander Bis
son. entitled Madame Bonivard' Will
be followed by dancing. Novel cleo
trical effects have been arranged TOR
the dancing and at midnight the peal
ing Of bells will announce the New
Year. This entertainment is for mem
bers only and membership cards must
be presented at the door.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28

Detroi. lodge No. Z. Shipmaster's
association. will give IT'S sixteenth an
nual ball Thursday evening. Jan IA,
in the Wayne Casino. The committee
in charge has spared neither pains nor
expense In an endeavor TO make this
the most brilliant event ever known in
the history Of the organization. TIC
hall will be decorated with flags OF all
description. A feature Of the evening
will be the supper. which will be
served from TO I o'clock. The !,usic
will be furnished by two full orches-
tras. Invitations may be secured from
members.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
In Society

Mrs. John p. Barrett, OF ST. Louis,
is visiting In the city.
Miss Helen Taylor will deliver an
address on my impressions OF New
York city" before the members OF
Golden Rule lodge, Star OF Bethle-
hem, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. 5. Olin Johnson Will give a
dancing party New Years eve in the
Century building in honor Of Miss
Claire Johnson and Charles DIN
Johnson.
The marriage Of Miss Ruby Gordon,
daughter OF ID. A. Gordon. NJ. p, OF
Wallaceburg. Ont, and Ralph Trix, of
Detroit, will take place in St James
church, Wallaceburg. Wednesday even
ing. at $50 o'clock.
Miss Anna V. Rice. general secre
tary- OF the Young Women's Christian
association, is spending the holidays
in her home in Fulton, n. Y, and Mis-
Anna l. Pope, the educational secre
tary, Is at her home In Kokomo, Ind.
for the holiday season.
A Christmas cantata will be giver
in Emmanuel Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening, and all friends Of
children OF the Sunday school are In
vited II Is TO be a giving. rather
than receiving service. Gifts OF pro
visions will be accepted for distribu
ton among the needy.
I
Miss Florence Stroh will give din
ner Tuesday for MISS Elsie Wells
whose marriage to James Raglan Nil
Ter will be celebrated Tuesday. The
ceremony will take place at O'Clock
in st. Johns Episcopal church, ano
will be followed by a reception IN The
home of the brides mother, Mrs. W
II. Wells. No. $50 JeffersOn-ave.
The Detroit times., 1908-12-28
@N cnicc--the DreEm city" was the
auhiecl of Dlreclnr L. IL. GrlfnIh,S

lecture IN Tao Muscllul OF All sum
day afternoon. Beautiful views,
many OF them new. We're shown.
These views included not only the
grand canals and palaces. but tne
homes OF the common people. In
connection with tile Viows the pro-
fessor related mufh OF the early his
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Society is on the qui vive in antici
patton of the Gypsy Encampment to be
given at the Moana Hotel. October Is,
for the benefit of the Humane Society.
This society has been recently or
ganized, with Mrs. Dole as the presi-
dent, Mrs. Samuel Parker, Mrs. Alex
ander G. Halves, Mr.. Allan Herbert,
and Mr.. C. w. C. Deering as vice pres
idents; Mr. A. n. Campbell as treasurer,
and Mrs. a. E. Murphy, secretary pro
TEN.
Mrs. A. E. Murphy was elected chair
man of the executive committee, the
following ladies being voted upon for
that committee, and requested to serve
without further notice: Mesdames
Walter Frear, Rees, Swanzy Tenney
Peck, Frederic Klamp, Ralph Fors-
ter, s. NJ. Damon, Parks, Robert At
kinsOn, A. NJ. Brown, Moses, HI. von-
Holt, J. S. Walker, H. P. Wood, J. NJ.
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ure. Mrs. ingalls, is well known local
ly as Honolulu s leading violinist. Miss
Sheffield plays with brilliancy and
finish. Mr.. A. B. ingalls, will be the
accompanist The tickets are being
sold by Punahou students and at the
usual stores in town.
Ensign Hugh Brown of the U. s. s.
Oslo, son of Rear Admiral Brown who
is still warmly remembered in Homo
lulu, was most Hospitality entertained
in Auckland and Sydney by the friends
of his cousin, Miss Mary H Krout, to
whom he was given letters of intro,
duction. He was the guest of honor
at series of dinners and luncheons in
Sydney, with visits to some of the
beautiful county places, and must al
ways retain the pleasantest memories
of that most delightful and hospitable
of cities. The young officer made an
excellent impression upon those whom
he met, being interested in everything,
and having much to tell chem of his
own country.
x X X
The engagement of Miss Margaret
Everett Davis to Mr.. VIM. Gertz was
announced at birthday dinner given
by Mrs. D. L. Wilmington.
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The George r. Carriers accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Strong are leaving for
a years trip to Europe. The children
are to remain at home in charge of
Miss Briefly.
Mrs Phillips Andrews is being most
lavishly entertained during her visit in
Honolulu Last Monday Miss B. Young
was the hostess at a most charming
bridge luncheon given in her honor.
American Beauty roses and maidenhair
fern played no small pars IN ornament
ing the perfect table appointments. The
hostess and guest of honor were beau
tifully gowned. The prizes were dainty
veil pins. The guests asked to meet
Mrs. Phillip Andrews included Mrs.
James Wilder, Mrs. Andrew Fuller,
Mrs Harndon, Mrs. Cfas. Wilder, Mrs.
Fritz KIamp, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Fred
Smith. Mrs. A. Lewis, Mrs. A. Gartley,
Mrs. R. Anderson, Mrs. C. B. Cooper,
Mrs. A. A Young and Mrs Berg.
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Mrs E. A. Mott-Smith was the
hostess at bridge tea given Monday
in honor of Mrs. George R. Carter who
so soon leaves our shores for Europe.
Mrs. A. A. Young and Mrs. Berk.
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gowned. Miss Lily Patty assisted the
hostess. The Canton cups and saueers,
offered as prizes, were won by Mrs.
Sam Wilder, Mrs. Rees, and Miss Nina
Adams.
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Mrs Mamie Phillips, with her
charming niece, Miss Greene, leave on
the Mauna KeaN for two weeks visit
to the Volcano House.
~ ~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Berg are again
enjoying the pleasures of housekeeping,
in their pleasant bungalow at the cor
ner of Lunalilo and Kapiolani streets.
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Mrs. Mary Gum has been welcomed
home by host of friends and is look.
ing more charming than ever Mrs.
Gum has brought home many new and
artistic dances.
The F. ]. Lowreys have been at their
valley home for the summer. Mrs.
Lowrey viii be at home in Honolulu
the first Thursday in October
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A number of handsome gowns are
being made for the subscription bali
which will be given in October, IN
honor of the officers Of the Pacific
fleet
Mrs. Harry Won Holt entertained at
tea on Wednesday last. Pleasant chat
and delicious refreshments passed the
time only too rapidly.
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Mrs. J. 0. Carter is doing nicely since
her accident. Her friends are delight
ed at her speedy recovery.
y - y
Miss Nora Swanzy leaves for school
next week. She viii be greatly missed
by their young griends.
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown ceIe-
brated their eighth anniversary last
Tuesday evening at their cosy bunga-
low in Manoa valley, Covers were laid
for nine The table was a profusion of
long stemmed La France roses and
smilax. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs Erdman Baldwin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reidford, Mr. and Mrs. Bissell
and Mr. James MeCandIess.