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The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
Haskel's Alibi Is
Established; Queer
Detroit Ry. Deal

NEW YORK. Sept. 22-Wall-st., In
. mysterious manner, today admitted
the residence Of Gov. @. N. Haskell In
New York In 1898. Prominent nnan-
cisn and bankers spoke Of his sky.
rocket financial career here In 1897.
oeeo. thus establishing his alibi, but
hint1ng' at an unwritten story.
Mr.. Haskell's career in New York
hsd 10 do WIN the Lima Northern
8a1lood Co. aud the Detroit and Lima
Hoythefn Railroad. Altogether there
Wero upwards Of one hundred inves-
tors .Qf this and other cities who
bou4yk HAYWOOD worth of per cent
UoArmortage bonds of the Lima
Northern and 32,092, 900 worth of s
Per cent gold mortgage bonds of the
Detroit 4 Lima railroad. These bonds
WUFU introduced by Charles. N. Has
I'LL . riSing young lawyer from OF
lava Ohio.
y. b. Thomas was elected a direc-
tog II the Detroit & Lima railroad in
Geptomber, 1897. and shortly after was
INSIDE Its president.- The bonds were
pold at nrst at their face value-(S1,-
pool but two years afterward they
Aoro traded at par for common stock
~ tie Detroit Southern Railroad Co.
DuCoossor to the Ohio Southern and
He Detroit q Lima Northern Ncompan-
- which same common stock never
o0lA above go per share. In MAY.
d9o6. II traded at 81 per share. Il was
shown today that E. r. Thomas and
~. Haakell were rather closely con-
Uected with each other. but Thomas
MAS fna1ly eliminated.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
Around the State
in q Hurry

-Pentlae-Dr- A-E.L Hinsdle. who
came TO this city from Ann Arbor a
year ago, has accepted call TO the
professorship OF chemistry In the New
York Homeopathic Medical college He
will report in New York Oct. 6.
Iansno-John w. Whallon, of
Bunker Hill, was nominated by the
Democrats OF this senatorial district
TO make the race against Senator Tut.
tie. Whallon Is understood to be In
poor health and disinclined TO run.
Laingsburs-The remains OF Ed
ward Morton, young man Of this
place, were brought here Monday
from Chicago While employed as
electrician in Chicago. Morton was
killed by the falling Of a large bar
OF iron. His skull was crushed.
Pontlac-Judge Thomas l.. Patter.
son, Of Holly, who was nominated by
the recent Democratic county conven.
ton for Judge OF probate, has declined.
In a letter to Chairman Trip. Judge
Patterson says that because OF sd-
yancing years and declining health he
does not feel equal to making the can.
vass nor accepting the duties OF the
position II elected.
1liIsdaIe-Rep. Washington Gard
ner, OF the Third district, has named
the following 10 act on the congress
sional committee: F. A. Roethlis.
berger. Of Hillsdale for Hillsdslo
county: B. B. German, OF Coldwater
for Branch county: Col. T. c. Morgan
OF Battle Greek. for Calhoun county
II. NJ. Minnie. OF Eaton Rapids. for
Eaton county; A. 8. Frost. of Kalama.
zoo. for Kalamazoo county.
Mt. ciemens-Miss Esther Cham Der.
lain, collaboration with Miss Lucia
Chamberlain In writing the Coast OF
Chance, which recently appeared In
a magazine. died at her home In this
city Sunday morning. The body was
taken to the Detroit crematory. Miss
Chamberlain for several years pre-
vious to her death was an invalid and
spent the last two years Of her life
with her sister In this city writing
many OF their best known stories
She was 3s years OF age.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
VAUDEVILLE TRUST"
WINS FIRST ROUND

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-The war
between the Independents and trust,
vaudeville managers, imminent since
William Morris became active against
the Keith-Hammerstein-Williamsc com
bination, Is on In earnest. now. Percy
G.. Williams has captured and shipped
to Chicago two of the independent s
brightest stars-Mabel Barrison and
Joseph Howard.
Some time ago these actors signed
with Mr.. Williams for several weeks.
When he had finished with them he
farmed them out to William Hammer
stein for his Victoria theater, where
they finished their term last Satur-
day night.
Before they had completed their
contract with Mr.. Williams. Howard
signed for himself and Miss Barrison
with Mr.. Morris and was widely ad.
vertised to appear at Blaney's Lin
coln-sq. theater, a few doors north of
Mr.. Williams Colonial. But when the
hour for their appearance arrived the
performers were many miles away en-
foute to Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
LENAWEE DEMOCRATS
PREPARE FOR BANQUET

ADRIAN, Mich, Sept 22.-At the
Lenawee County Democratic club, en-
thusiasms was manifested by those
present and remarks were made by
Mayor w. F. King. r. l. Bonner. E
+. Cleveland. DR.. ID. l.. Treat, Ira Wa
terman, J. III. Baker and others, all OF
the talks showing An encouraging
state Of affairs In the ranks of the
Democracy In Lenawee county.
The managers find that they are
sure OF having Senator-elect John
Sharp Williams OF Mississippi as one
Of the speakers. Also J. II. Atwood
Democratic national committeeman
from Kansas and vice chairman Of
the speaker bureau of the Demo
cratic national committee: as well nj
the Democratic candidate for COVER
nor of Michigan. Eawton F. Hemans
Of Mason. They expect also Mayor
Thompson. Judge Connolly and ex
Corporation Counsel Tarsney OF De
troit to be here.
The committees named to arrange
the preliminaries for the banquet are
headed as follows:
Decorations-J. A. Merritt.
Finance-Geo. N. Jones.
Music-W. o. Hunt.
Reception-Mayor w. F. King.
Transportation-E. F. Cleveland.
Banquet-W. F. King. Jr.
Secretary ]. H. Baker put out $40
tickets for the banquet. Hudson has
sold it5 allotment and has called for
more.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
BODY OF MISSING MAN
FOUND IN THE RIVER

JOSEPH -MIeh a.
Especial THE body Of Porter jerks
was found this morning, floating In
the st. Joseph river In decomposed
condition.
jerks disappeared Friday evening.
under rather strange circumstances.
In the afternoon he left on a fishing
trip with a local man and when up
the river about one mile. there was
heard sudden splash and jerks was
seen in the water. The man declares
jerks fell from the boat into the wa
ter before he was aware of his abb
sence.
jerks disappearance was not re-
ported 10 the officers until late Satur-
day afternoon. The circumstances
surrounding his death are very strange
and the coroner's jury will make q
thorough investigation of the case,
jerks was painter by trade and Is
reported TO have wealthy relatives In
the east
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
JUDGE VAN ZILE WAS
KIND TO WATCHMAN

One of Philip T. Van tiles most
ardent supporters for the nomination
for prosecuting attorney is an old
man living In the eastern part OF the
city, a Waterman for the d. u. r. He
says some months ago he was on watch
one Sunday night where the track was
being repaired about block from the
judges house. --\-,--,
THE Judge came over where was
and began talking to me about my
duties" says the old man. Two or
three hours later he came back carry
ing nice easy rocking chair which
he insisted I should use through the
night tell you IL made my watch
much easier. A man that feels that
way for working men can have my
vote and I wish I had a thousand for
him. !"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
STANDARD OIL IN
A BIG SLUMP

NEW YORK. Sept. 22.-Standard
Oil stock dropped $40 share on the
curb market, today and this sharp
break was accompanied by similar
bearish conditions on the regular
stock market.
The decline in prices which set In
several days ago took a sudden turn
for the worse. today. rhe Hartman.
Rockefeller group Of securities suffer
ed the worst. Union and Southern
Pacific and the coal shares dropped
from four to FIVE points.
Erie was the only stock on the list
that showed any resistance TO the
downward movement. IL remained
firm and became very active, yielding
only 6-S point. IL is believed that
there is a struggle on for control OF
the Erie
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
POWDER TRUST
HEARING STARTS
CONSPIRACY AND CONSTANT
OF TRADE CHARGED AGAINST
DUPONT CONCERN.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept 22.-The
first legal step taken By the govern
ment against the so-called powder
trust was the hearing held here to-
day. before Judge Mahaffy, in the suit
against the; Dupont Powder Co. Con-
spiracy and constraint OF trade are
alleged In the bill OF particulars.
United States Attorney Nieids, as
sisted by Special District Attorney
James Scarlet represent the govern
ment, while Avery, Butten and Towns
end, of New York, represent the de-
PENDANT company.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
BARTOLOTTA FEATURES
CREATORE CONCERT

Creatore. the Italian band leader
and his large company of players
opened the second and last weeks en-
gagement In the Wayne casino Mon
day evening. A large audience greet
ed the popular director. Sig. Barto'
lotta, tenor OF the Michigan Conserva.
tory Of Music, was an added feature
to the program. his singing OF the
Risoletto number being especially
fine. At the conclusion OF this selec-
ton he was compelled to respond to
a double encore. The signor will sing
again Thursday and Saturday nights
AS special numbers Tuesday evening
Creatore will render the Peer Gynt
suite by Grieg, the sextette from
f,aeia and the 1872" overture.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
CARTOONIST HOWARTH
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. -22.=Franl
N. Howarth, a widely known cartoon
list. died early today at his home, 3Os
High-st., Germantown, suburb of this
city, after suffering two weeks from
double pneumonia. He was "A years
old.
During his early newspaper career
Mr.. Howarth was connected with the
Call and Item. Of this city. Recently
he had drawn cartoons for the Chi
cago Tribune. and had engaged in hu-
morous colored syndicate work, his
most noted series being those of Mr..
Ell Mark" and Lulu and Leander. :"
He was the first artist who ever drew
free-hand sketch of the scene of a
murder for q newspaper
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
REV" CUMMINGS is
HELD FOR TRIAL

IONA, Mich. Sept. Rev" Will
liam Cummings. the Clarksville, Mich.
minister. whose arrest here some
weeks ago caused no little sensation
throughout the state. was arraigned
In the circuit court Monday. The
charge specified In the warrant ana
complaint was wife-desertion III,
pleaded not guilty and was held for
trial at the November term of court
Cummings is the man who clipped
with his wtfe's sister, Miss Velya Tay
lor, OF Clafksville. Miss Taylor was
found living In Ionta and Cumming
when taken into custody was employ
ed in laundry
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
DAUGHTER CONTESTS
HER MOTHERS WILL

Dissatisfied with the division of the
estate of her mother, Annie Cooper.
her daughter. Sarah O'Dell fled
protest Tuesday morning against the
probate OF the will.
Mrs. O'Dell alleges that the will
filed for probate Is not her mothers
last will. She further claims that at
the time the will was made, Aug. Is,
fses. -metheF=was-Bet-
OF sufficient mental capacity to under.
stand what she was doing or to realize
the importance Of her act. Undue In.
fuence and fraud is alleged by Mrs.
O'Dell.
The estate is valued at $4,000. and
there are five brothers and sisters.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
DOES YOUR HEAD
FEEL HEAVY OR DULL ?

IL your head troubles you. IL In time
TO take Beechams Pills. Sick headache.
nervous headache, depression OF spirits
usually Indicate some stomach disorder.
and Beecham's Pills will bring prompt
relief. All who value the power to
think clearly should keep the head free
from aches.
All the human machinery runs
smoothly without pain. irritation or
anxiety when Beecham's Pills are used
regularly. They are noble cure for
headache and brain flag.
The business man, the society wom-
an, the girl who works for her living.
will all md reliable medicine IN
Beecham's Pills.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
EBERHARD CALM AS
HIS TRIAL BEGINS

HACKENSACK. N. J., Sept. 22.-At
the opening of today's session OF the
supreme court In the trial of August
Eberhard, charged with the murder OF
his aunt, Mrs Ottilie Eberhard. on
the night OF July IS, Prosecutor Koes-
ter announced that he would complete
the prosecutions case very shortly.
The arraignment OF young Eberhard
yesterday did not seem TO effect him
much When he was led into court
this morning he appeared seIf-contain-
ed and brighteyed and in no ways
nervous over his situation.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
Child Injured by Auto.

The four-year-old daughter OF Albert
Turner, living at Hubbard and Michi.
gan-aves., was run down by an auto.
mobile driven by tester while cross
ing the street near her home, Tuesday
morning. and was seriously injured.
The driver carried her into the house.
where II was found that she had sus.
tanned broken leg and possible
fracture OF the skull. The tester,
whose name was not learned, was try.
Ing to get out of the way OF buggy
when the accident occurred. Witness
es say he was not running fast.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
ARREST SUSPECTS IN
OXFORD p. O. ROBBERY

vASSAR, Mich, Sept. 22.-tSpe.
cial) Deputy Sheriff Burgess, on In
formation from officers in Pontiac. ar
rested c. r. Kelley. aged as. OF Mon
treal. and w. j. Andrews, %. OF NO.
6S7 Junction-ave., Detroit, on suspicion
OF having robbed the postoffice at OK
ford, Sunday evening The men are
being held here awaiting the arrival
of officers from Pontiac. They claim
to have no knowledge OF the affair.
Twelve dollars In money and few
stamps is all the safecrackers, who
ever they are. obtained.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
The Tramp Cat.

Poor little bcggar cat, hollow-eyed and
gaunt.
Creeping down the alley-way like a
ghost OF want.
Kicked and beat by thoughtless boys
--heht on cruel play,
What a sorry life you lead whether
night or day.
Hunting after crusts-and crumbs
gnawing meatless bones,
trembling at human Rtep, fearing
bricks and stones,
Shrinking at an outstretched hand,
knowing only blows,
Wretched little beggar cat, born to
suffer woes.
Tortured, leased and chased by boys
through the lonely night
Homeless little beggar cat, sorrow Is
your plight.
Sleeping anywhere you can. in the rain
and snow.
Waking In the cold, gray dawn, won
dering where TO go,
Dying In the street at last, starved to
death, at that.
Picked up by the scavenger-poor
tramp cat!
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
CURRENT PAkANER
OF THE POLITICIANS

In discussing candidates for repre-
sentatives in the Legislature today,
Judge Brooke said that while there
we're many good names on the list,
he believed that one of the best quail
fed for the Office was Edward Com
mand; that he had known him for
many years, had watched his progress
while in the attorney generals Office,
and later as practitioner in Detroit,
and believed that II elected he would
conscientiously and ably perform the
duties that would devolve upon him.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
WOULD HAVE CHARGE OF
MURDERER'S ESTATE

Frederick Frischke. brother OF
Christian Frischke. who several weeks
ago stabbed his wife to death while
insane. applied In probate court Tues
day morning to be appointed guardian
Of his brothers estate. The estate
consists Of real estate worth $4,000
and personal property worth $500. The
heirs include the four children. three
sons and a daughter. the eldest IS
years of age.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
WILBUR WRIGHT
IN NEW RECORD

LEMANS. Sept. 22.-Profiting by a
break in the weather, wilbur Wright
took his aeroplane out OF the shed on
the plain OF Auvours. at $40 O'Clock
last evening. and established another
worlds record by flying for l hour. 81
minutes. % AS seconds. The flight
was witnessed by the American am
bassador. Henry White. and 10000
spectators, who went wild with en-
thusiasm over the magnificent per-
formance.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
Wall Street.

Wall Street.
| sing OF the Bull and the Bear,
or palaces brilliant and gay.
or women most lovely and fair,
The Turing rewards of the play.
chant of the market today,
Where thousands are seeking to
climb;
Though Bear change to Bull in the
fray,
+ A Lamb is a Lamb all the time.
Like wolves, they are ready to tear
And rend each the other for pay;
The smell of the gold In the air
Makes iends Of this sad human
clay.
With words regulations they slay,
And stoop to all manner OF crime;
A Bull Is a Bear when at bay,
Lamb Is a Lamb all the time.
Most desperate risks they will dare,
And laugh while the ruined ones
pray
For even a pitiful share
or what has been stolen away;
The youth OF the land goes astray,
Fair names are dragged down In tho
slime:
The Bear goes the way the cards lay.
A Lamb Is Lamb all the time.
L'ENVOI.
On. on, In their gold-getting sway.
They palm on dirge as a chime;
The Bear-but be that as II may,
A Lamb Is a Lamb all the time.
-Chas. r. Barnes. In N. Y. World.
No. Alonso, earthquakes were not
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED

LANSING, Mich. Sept. 22.-Articles
OF incorporation were fled with the
secretary OF state by the Oliver Nc
Avoy Timber Co., Saginaw, $4,000:
Eureka Furniture works, Schoolcraft,
SIS. 200; Detroit Safety Appliance Co,
Detroit. $4,000; Juttner. Weinhart In
surance. agency. Menominee. $4,000;
Ponce de Leon company, Grand Rap
ids. $4,000. The Wolverine Brass
works. Grand Rapids, Increased its
capital stock from s225,0O0 to $780,
600.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
MICHIGAN TROOPS NOW
AT FORT BENZ. HARRISON

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON, md.
Sept. 22.-The Michiganders have ar
rived and the fields are full OF EN-.
There are also troops here from Wis
c0nsin and, naturally Indiana
first on the scene were Maj. Stewart
with Cos. B. G. II and X. Second In
fantry band. hospital corps and Co. c.
Second regiment. Grand Rapids. The
first maneuvers are billed for this aft
ernOon.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
CHINESE COLLEGE YELL
STARTLES NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Ever hear
a Chinese college yell?
They gave 1t down the bay today
when a band OF Celestials chartered
the tug Eugene s. Moran and went
out to meet their old college chum,
LII Sum Ling. editor OF a Hong Kong
newspaper who came In on the Kroon.
land. When they met Ii Sum, they
salaamed all around and then gave
the college yell. II sounded some.
thing like a photograph when 1t does
not work properly.
After this burst Of enthusiasm Ii
Sum got on board the Moran. He
will spend 10 days in New York and
Washington.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
PAIR OF MEN ARE
REPORTED MISSING

The police have been asked to To-
cate Sylvester SletcetkL Fl years old.
who has been missing from his home.
No. 1856 Jos. Campau-ave.. since July
His wife says he left In company
with another man.
J. Cotton Bailey. aged 46, Is report
ed missing from his home at No. $50
Brainard-st., since Sept 10. He Is
said to be slightly demented.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
GoMPERS MUST REPLY
TO COURTS QUESTIONS

WASHINGTON. Sept. .22.--Justice
Clabaugh this afternoon rendered q
l1ecision requiring that Samuel Comp
pr. president OF the American Fed
orntion Of Labor must answer certain
questions put to him Friday last In
che contempt proceedings brough.
nGninet 0ompers and other federation
o1lcie1g n the Buck Stove & Range
% injunction case.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
Council MEETING 70 Be Short.

The shortest council meeting of the
year will be held Tuesday evening.
Almost all the aldermen have desper-
ate fights ON for denomination and
they will meet only long enough to
get through with routine business and
then adjourn 10 scamper TO their
various wards md put in the last even
ing OF campaigning.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
HITCHCOCK HAS
TAFT's :. K"
REPUBLICAN PARTY A FEW
CHIPS shy ON CAMPAIGN
FUNDS.

CINCINNATI. Sept 22.-William H.
Tafts telegram expressing confidence
In National Chairman Frank H. Hitch
cock. assuring him that he is In su-
preme control, and welcoming with
him the assistance OF Senator Crane
and the executive and advisory COM
mittees. is the one news production
OF the Republican presidential candi-
date.
CHICAGO. Sept 22.-That the funds
necessary to defray the expense OF a
long. vigorous speaking campaign
have not been forthcoming was frank
ly admitted by Chairman Frank TX.
Hitchcock. OF the Republican national
comittee. The statement was made
In explanation of the delays that have
attended the beginning of the cam
paign work In most of the states.
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Chairman
Woodruff. of the Republican state
committee, made a pilgrimage TO Oys
ter Bay and discussed with President
Roosevelt the outlook for the Repub-
lican campaign In New York state.
Upon his return Woodruff, at Reppb-
liean state headquarters, said OF his
visit to the president
The president expressed himself
as we'll pleased with the outlook for
the success Of the Republican ma
tional ticket, and the state ticket
as well. He also Is satisfied. he said.
with the conditions In the state. but
he urged active work from now on"
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
RUTLEDGE MUTE AT
CHARGE OF MURDER

MUSHROOM, Mich, Sept. 22.-
Especial. Charles Rutledge, charged
with the murder of Gee. Mitchell and
who was recently captured after CIV
ing the officers a long chase. stood
mute when arraigned today. In circuit
court A plea Of mot guilty" was en-
tered.
It is now regarded as likely that
Rutledge may not be tried for year.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
RECEIVER For PARMA BANK

JACKSON. Mich, Sept 22.-Sey-
mour s. Godfrey has been appointed
receiver for the Farmers and Mer-
chants State bank, OF Parma. He Is
given six days to Gle a $4,000 bond.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
orvilIe's Improvement Slow.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.-Slow
progress toward recovery is being
made by Orville Wright the aviator
who was so severely hurt in the wreck
of his aeroplane last week. He ia
nervous and FESTIVE and sleeps very
little.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
USE ONLY ONE TICKET

You can travel through to any
point IN the east via the d. & b.
line on only one ticket, which
val include the checking of your
betgzge to destination. And the
fnre via he d. & B. lake line is
q les than any other way.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
ELIJAH DOWIE'S FATHER
SUMMONED BY DEATH

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Sept. a.
John. Mnrray Dowie.. father of John
Alexander Dowie. founder Of Zion City,
died this morning. He had been fail
ing ever since the death, OF his son,
Who 20 cruelty repudiated him.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23

Railway Commission to Meet Here.
The Michigan railroad commission
will hold a meeting in Detroit Oct 3.
At that time the three commissioners
will inspect the grade crossing of the
Michigan Central. Lake Shore and
Grand Trunk railroads at Twenty-nfth.
ct to determine whether protective
measure are needed or not
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23

It is better not to want thing than
II is TO get IL and wish you hadn't
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23
CoIombia's EXPIRES. Dies.

Colombia's EXPIRES. Dies.
BOTOGA. Colombia, Sept. 22.-Dr.
J. M. Marroquin. ex-president of Colon.
bia, died here on Saturday. DR.. Mar
roquin was elected president OF the
Republic In 1900, In August Of which
year he assumed the presidency on
the retirement Of DR.. Sanclemente.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-23

Working for others is one way OF
working for yourself.