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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-15

HiIlsdale-The Democratic county
convention % elect delegates 10 the
state convention, to De held at Ian
sing next week. was held in this city
Wednesday The delegates elected
are. O. J, Cornell n. C. Blackman.
W y Hewlett. Fred Kies. III ~.
Feighner They were not instructed.
but n ballot taken as an expression OF
the sentiment OF the convention as TO
presidential candidates showed FIVE 70
one IN favor OF w J. Bryan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-15

man. This makes two upper PENN
sula Of Michigan counties solid for
johnson, Chippewa being the other
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
LITTLE MISSES WIN APPLAUSE
Entertain Party of Friends at the
Elsmere Hotel.
Event Given Under the Auspices of
Miss Hnwke-SOnRs, Dances. and
Readings by Juveniles.

Three little misses Of the National Capt.
tai delighted an audience In a parlor OF
the Elsmere Hotel. in II street. last
night. An entertainment for a few in
vited friends was given under the au-
spices Of Miss Hawke, who has been
training the participants in the art OF
dancing
Miss Mildred De Hart we'll known in
Washington as one Of the city's most
graceful dancers. Miss Imogene Taylor
a clever little artist in dancing. posing
and recitation work. and Miss Marjorie
Fouts. Juvenile singer and reader. APP
peared in special roles under the guidance
Of Miss Hawke. Miss Minnie Saxton as
sisted ably in the programme.
The dancing Of Miss De Hart and Miss
TAYLOR was replete with fancy move
ments. executed with a grace and beauty
that captivated the little audience Of
spectators. Their song. "Suppozing." and
other vocal selections were exQusitely
given.
Little Miss Fouts IN her readings and
songs, won applause and encores. %
which she responded. Miss De Hart in
her Spanish dance with Miss SaXton. was
a happy feature Of the event Miss Ruth
johnson. ga her songs, pleased AL
other numbers on the programme were
given 10y Miss Dorothy Lampt0n. Miss
Margaret Robert Charles Larkin. Miss
Amy Bennett, Miss Helen Leighton. and
Miss Frances fremont.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
NEWS CUT SHORT.

Funeral services for William GaddiS.
who died az Garfield Hospital Friday will he held
tomorrow afternoon az O'Clock from the hcme Of
his nephew. p. o. Oterhack. II Fifth street south
east
Funeral services for August p. Pitt.
a resident Of the District for fcrty-fre years. who
died THURSDAY will bo held this afternoon at 8
clock from the family home. Csc Rhode Island ave
nue..
Practically. all returns from Tag Day
were placed in the hands Of the committee yes,cr-
day. Increasing the fund for the childrcn's play
grounds 10 s. f39i The steamboat excursion netted
Lucille Green, a negro. seven years old
who was burned about the body while PLAYING with
Friday afternoon. died az Casualty Hospital yestcr-
day morning.
Annie Ridgcrs. a negro. was fined $50
BY judge Bundy in the Police Court yesterday IN
charge q selling liquor 20 minors In default Il
payment Of the fine the negro committed 20 the
workhousc for thirty DAYS
To divert drainage from Rock Creek
within the limits Of the Rock Creek Park the Com
missiongs have roQussted the board Of control for
authority 10 construct sewers between Piney Branch
and the Broad Branch along that stream.
Samuel NJ Plumley. a builder. OF ll45
New HAMPSHIRE avenue northwest rcTorted 20 the
police yesterday he gave go bill 70 a stranger IN
store AZ Third street ana lndfana avenue 70 get
changed and failed 70 see either the stranger or
the money aftcrward.
John j. Strain. former sergeant OF
the Ninth United States Regiment. has been al-
pointed chief of the watch force Of the new Alu-
niciIal Building at salary Of Sl,2O per anmm
He has served IN the Philippines ard has an hon
cradle record a soldier.
J. o. Fitzsimmons. formerly clerk IN
the employ Of the United States Express Company.
was nrraimcd before Judge Rimball in the Police
COur yesterday on charge # cmbezzlement. He
waived preliminary hearing and held IN s. 900
bond for the action Of the grand jury.
Postmaster General Meyer left Wash
inFton yesterday FOR Boston and his summer home
about twenty-five miles from the Hub" He will
Join bis son. George IA Meyer. IT, who has
recently been elected captain Of the boat crew al
Groton where he is attending school.
Matthew Morgan. thirty-five years old
arrested on Friday by Central Ofics Detectives
O'Brien. Weldon and Burlngame For stealing a
child's bank containing SIS. committed 10 Jail
for l20 days in default Of fine OF $50 imposed BY
Judge Kmbal in the Police Court yesterday
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
DRIVES TO DEATH IN AUTO
Two Accidents Mar Motorcycle
Races at Wilkesbarre, Pc.
Chauffeur schultz Il Killed and
Racer Rice Seriously Injured in
Attempt TO Break Records.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. June 2o-Two acci-
dents marred the motorcycle races er the
Wilkesharrs Driving Park this e-,uing.
Theodore Schultz. a weP known m~tor-
cycle racer from Reading being killed in
the first and Joseph 5. Rice. racer Of
this city, being seriously injured In the
second.
Both accidents took place before the
races started and while the racers were
practicing. Schultz. who is a famous mo-
torcycie racer and had told friends tha;
DE would break some OF the records be-
fore the day ended, started on fast prac-
tice sprint around the half-mile track.
riding Reading Standard twin-cyclinder
machine, but he had evidently miscalcu-
lated the fact that the turn IS only lightly
banked.
With his machine going about forty
miles an hour Schultz was unable 10 ne
gOtate IT, The machine shot over toward
the fence. and as Schultz tried 10 steer
away the rear wheel slxdded and he WAS
hurled headforemost against the pickets
His skull was fractured and he died IN
few minutes
Fifteen minutes later. and within a few
feet Of the same spot, Joseph 5. Rice. OF
this city. riding a Thomas. a single cylin-
der machine, ran into the fence. but his
speed was not 80 great as Schutz's. and.
although severely injured. he will recover.
Two ribs are broken. and he is badly torn
and bruised. He was brought to his home
here in an unconscious condition.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
BREAK UP A POKER GAME
Police Rope In Players, Stakes, and
Line of Chip Talk.
Efforts to Escape Prove Intellectual,
Gordon OF Officers Suround-
ing the House.

II raise you five"
call YOU"
That's good"
Such remarks were being banded across
table In the front room OF the house
at 1921 Eighth street northwest about
midnight last night. when party OF
bluecoats under the guidance OF Sergt.
Duvall. OF the Second precinct. appeared
on the scene
The expressions, incidental 10 a poker
game. were changed 20 cries OF disrlay.
and the players made mad scramble 10
reach the open air. not being particular
whether they went through the doors or
windows Policemen Kleindienst. Saggor.
and B;a.ey We're stationed around the
house, however. and the card players
We're all roped IN. Michael MAJOR and
Samuel Deskes were locked up on charges
OF permitting gambling on their prem
ises. and the other players were notified
20 be present in court tomorrow as wit
nesses.
The police say they stood outside a
window and watched the game for some
time before entering. They state that
they saw money passed and heard many
exclamations used only IN poker games.
What is left OF the stakes Will be taken
70 the Police Court to-day 10 satisfy
Judge Kimball in his desire % see that
there is no deficiency In the court funds
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
RED CHERRIES.

written for The Washington Herald. with conpli
ments to "Bello" Swayze Gibson)
Long. long ago. think hundred years
Wo hung rcd cherries on our ears:
Together We ran. with Joyous feet
Through tho valley Of childhood. green and sweet
The dear old days. far away
The years urclaSp; come. let's play
Let's sweep aside heartachcs and tears,
And hang red cherries on our ears
Your hair matched the buttercups growing wild
iou were JOYOUS happy child
You shake old Time defy his years.
For ! still sec cherries on your cars
The deep blue sky looks 80 glad to-day
Back 20 childhood. ! have stolen away;
am going TO find that dear old tree
And gather the cherries for you and me-
Play time" lies so far away.
Your hair and mine is streaked with gray:
But through the mist Of all these years
see cherries dangling your
You are yeTy close 10 my heart to-day.
Il love you in the same old way
see your smile through the glistening tears.
And the cherries dangling on your ears.
Whatever Of life hath ebbcd away.
Comes floating back IN sad, sweet way;
Just the call Of a woman through laughter and tears
For the long ago cherries 10 hang o. our ears.
ALLIE SHARPE BALCH
June 8. lsoa ISIS Euclid street
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Free SuperfIuOus
Hair Cure
A Positive Remedy That Removes
Any Hairy Growth and Does
Not Burn the Skin.
SENT FREE TO YOU FOR TRIAL.

1t Is easy now for any woman TO have
oeauutul face, handsome arms and bust.
tree from all dishguring superfluous hair.
II doesn't matter whether It's only a few
nalrs or a regular mustache or goatee. or
now hight or heavy the growth is. il can
oe destroyed IN "a few minutes with the
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This wonderful hair DESTROYER can no
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the most tender skin. no matter how long
it is left on. and Il never fails 10 renove
even the most obstinate growth almost
instantly. II you want a permanent. last
ing cure, not merely temporary relief
Elec-tro-la is what YOU should use. for n
goes 10 the hair roots and kills them
We have decided 70 send a trial hottie
OF Elec-tro-la 70 any man or women who
writes for Il, 20 prove that II does all we
say, upon receipt Of a two-cent stauon 70
help cover cost OF mailing The regular
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be refunded IL Elcc-tro-la does not do Mi
we claim. We don't ask you 10 take our
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fill out Trial coupon below and mail with
two-cent stamp to-day.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
PRESIDENT TELLS PLANS.
Informs Artist He Does Not Expect
10 Visit Foreign Rulers.

Boston. June 20.-Louis MeyneH. who Is
modelling a Ife-size has relief OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt, has returned from Wash
ington. where the President gave him
some sittings
While he gave a sitting. the President
was continually busy. Secretary Loeb
was entering and departing. and a pile OF
papers. letters. kilograms. and dispatches
grew 70 q monumental height upon the
Presidents table
The President told Mr.. Meynen that he
expected 20 go 10 Africa after big game
when his term Of Office is over. He said
he had been in communication with some
prominent English huntsmen who had
been over the ground and who would ac-
company him on the trip.
Il asked him II he was then going 70
visit other countries. He said he did not
think he would.
you see. II I could meet all the rulers
Of the various nations while I was at the
head OF the republic I could talk freely. %
the President told Mr. Meynell. but as a
private citizen I could not say the things
that I might be tempted 10 say II I met
them in my unofficial capacity"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
ACCEPT DEALS OFFER.
jamestown Commissioner VIII Sell
State Building mt Fair.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.


Richmond, Va. June 20.-The Virginia
jamestown Exposition commissioners met
in the Office Of the governor this after
noon, to take up the matter OF disposlng
of the State building at the exposition
grounds.
There was only ore bid for the struc-
ture and the acre Of ground on which it
stands-that Of J. T. Deal. OF Norfolk.
who offered S12.5OO for the property. The
commissioners decided 10 accept the bid
and 10 dispose OF the property at once.
The property cost the State OF Virginia
$4,000. without the ground. II is not
known to what use Deal proposes to put
the building. 1t is admirably suited for a
clubhouse. or would make a spacious and
attractive summer home.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
SAVED MILDLY At SEA
Sessions Was Drowning as
COmrade Jumped In.
HIS BRAVERY is COMMENDED
HerOism of New York Boy Who
Saved Comrade Mt Risk Of His own
Life Highly Praised by His Su-
DeriOrs-krRTt Appointed Assist
ant Instructor I'm English.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Annapolis Nd June m.-News has
reached Annapolis that Midshlpman Frank
r. Sessions. Of Michigan. third class. who
is now out with the brigade Of midship-
men on the annual summer cruise. had a
narrow escape from drowning I'm Ches-
apeake Bay
Sessions is assigned TO the cruiser
Chicago. and a few days ago while under
going swimming instructions he became
exhausted in some way. or was seized
with cramps.
officers and middies aboard the ship
noticed him struggling in the water and
Lieut.. John r. Wainwright. who was on
duty at the time Immediately ordered q
boat 70 be sent to hts assistance. At
the same time Midshipman Francis l..
Shea, of New York City. first clnss man.
jumped into tho water and succeeded in
holding Sessions above the surface until
the boat came and rescued him.
Heroism Il Commended.
The gallantry and heroism thus dis
played by shea was highly commended
through an official report by Commander
John A Hoogewerff. commanding the
Chicago. and Capt Charles 7. Badger
superintendent OF the Naval Academy.
has recommended 20 the Navy Depart
ment that an official letter be sent to
Shea commencing him for bravery.
The Navy Department has appointed
Mr.. Herman +. Kraft Of Morristown
y. j.. an assistant instructor I'm the
department of English al the Naval
Academy. 20 fiji the vacancy created by
the recent resignation OF Instructor L. c.
Bergh.
CONswHtn johnson Dead.
J. a. Johnson. a cOXswaiu OF the navy
who was assigned 10 duty aboard the
monitor Arkansas. of the midshipmen's
summer cruising squadron, died at the
naval general hospital here to-day after
a brief illness of acute endocarditis
Johnson was taken ill shortly after the
squadron sailed from Annapolis lie
was twenty-five years Of age.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
WOULD TAX AUTOS FOR ROADS.
E1-GOv. Brown HnS Plan TO Relieve
Farmers Burdens.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. June 20.-There IS a
movement looking TO assessing a tax on
automobilists 10 keep up the series Of
State roads TO be built at a cost Of
S. 10000.
1t is the opinion OF ex-Gov. Frank
Brown. who is an automobilist. as is mis-
son, that something should be done in
this direction before one cent Of the
&00O,0O0 is spent on the roads He con-
tends that the speed-mad auto driver
does great damage to the roads. and he
should be made TO pay fair proportion Of
tax TO keep the roads in repair This tax
should be settled upon. he declares be-
fore the roads are made. The farmer has
been bearing the burden Of road taxation.
and much Of the damage has been done
by automobilists who are nonresidents
and who do not contribute cent in
taxes.
Gov Crothers. I'm a recent speech. Pave
it az his opinion that the owners Of auto
mobiles should pay a special tax to keep
the roads they use in repair. and he be-
lieves that as much as $4,000 or 100000 a
year would be a fair sum for them 70
contribute. There are now about OOo
cars in Maryland. and in order 70 raise
100000 II would be necessary to impose q
tax Of SO each. This Is regarded as too
high. The number of automobiles is in
creasing rapidly. and Il is believed bv
the time the new State roads are COM
pleted that the number Will reach 5000
This number, divided into the amount
suggested TO be raised. would lower the
tax TO $50 on each machine.
Ex-Gov. Brown thinks the governor
should call an extra session OF the legis-
lature for the purpose OF providing means
Tor checking the speed of automobiles.
He thinks that automobiles should not be
allowed to have machinery that will run
beyond q reasonable rate. Mr.. Brown
says that the question Of taxing auto
mobile owners in proportion TO the dam
age they do is one that Will come I'D
after the State has succeeded In dealing
with the evil Of high speed and reckless
driving.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
NEW SACRED CITY FOUNDED.
Mexican Indians Establish Town
Deep I'm Forest.

Mexico City. June 20.-The Maya indians
have established another sacred city in
the heart Of the wilderness Of Quintanana
Roo territory, according 20 the report OF
Gen. I. A. Bravo. who is in command
OF the federal troops. who are waging =
campaign against the Indians.
Chan Santa Cruz was formerly the sa-
cred capital Of the Maya tribe. II was
captured by the government forces sew
eral years ago and is now the headquar-
ters of Gen. Bravo The Indians went
further into the forest and established a
new home. They keep up constant
guerrilla warfare against the soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
TAFT HEADED CLASS.
Elected President Mt Reunion Of
Yale Students Fifteen Years Ago.

New Haven. Conn. June pa copy OF
the telegram in which William ". Taft
was first named for the presidency at
the reunion OF his class at Yale fifteen
years ago. when the class OF rs was here
for commencement, has been framed. and
tonight was put in a conspicuous place
in the principal room in the Edwards
home IN this city, the rs and Taft head
quarters while Secretary Taft is here next
week
That telegram was sent by Judson
Starr. an attorney at Peoria. H.. a two
year member OF the class. IL was re-
ceived by the late John Addison Porter.
who was President McKinley's private
secretary and member Of '7S. Starr.
inclosing his telegram Of fluctuations to
his classmates, wrote:
Il am for Taft for President OF the
United States Remember that and me.
''BINGO.'
The Edwards house was to-day put in
readiness for the returning members Of
'7S
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
DEAD NEGRO SUSPECTED.
Victim OF GunshOt wound Believed
70 Have Been Burglar.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. y. c., June 20.-Frank Smith.
colored, who Is believed TO have been
shot while b1rglarizing the home Of Edi-
tor W II. Stewart, in this city Wednes-
day night. died here last night from his
wounds lie never confessed his crime.
though officers are certain he is the man
shot by Mr. Stewart No blame Is at
tached to the editor for his action.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Welded FOR FIFTY YEARS.
Prof. and Mrs. G. w. walker OBJ
serve Golden Anniversary.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Boyds, Nd, June 20.-Prof. G. w. Walk
er one OF the best known men in this
section Of Montgomery County, and his
wife, yesterday celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their country
home near Browningsvile. this county.
where they have resided all their lives.
They were married in 1858 by the Rev.
Alfred Baker, three Of the persons who
witnessed the CEREMONY. Henning Pur-
dunn. OF this vicinity Mrs. Albert Miles.
and Mrs Evelyn Burdette of this county
being present. with other guests, at the
celebration. Prof Walker has for years
been conducting singing classes. and his
name is known in Montgomery and Fred
erick counties. where he has organized
choirs. quartets. and taken special charge
OF singing classes all his life. He has led
one class in his own church at Bethesda
for hfty-two years.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
TOBACCO CROP PROSPERS.
Growing Plants Said TO Indicate
Unusual Yield.
special % The Washington Herald

SPECIAL 90 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. June 20.-PraCticaIly no
tobacco was sold on the local market
during the past week, the crop OF 1897
being about all disposed or The sales
cannot be more than few thousand
pounds In any week from now until the
close Of the season.
Reports from the Lynchburg district
indicate that the growing crop is in better
condition at this time than for some
years, and II Is believed that the crop will
be at least a fourth larger than last year
If favorable conditions prevail during the
growing season.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
WANTS DORMANT ACCOUNTS.
English official Thinks Money
ChouId Go 70 State

London, June 2O-Commoner Bottomley
is working hard to secure a second read
ing at the present session Of the dormant
bank balances biz.
II is we'll known that huge sums OF
money have been lying for a long time
unclaimed In various banks and the OBJ
jeCt Of the bill is TO compel the banks
TO disclose the dormant securities and
unclaimed deposits with the view Of their
being utilized by the state after a GER
tain time.
Mr.. Bottomley declares that these un-
claimed securities amount TO $500000.00
He says that the unclaimed dividends
OF the Bank Of England and other banks
amount 10 Sl0OO0OOO, which represents an
enormous capital.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
TWO BITTEN BY DOGS.
MuzHIinE Order Does Not Prevent
Severe Injuries.

Two persons were bitten by supposed
mad dogs last evening, despite the recent
muzzling order
At $50 o'clock, Donald Clark. fifteen
years old, Of 9ol East Capitol street, was
bitten by a dog while playing in front
OF Ninth street southeast. He was
treated the Casualty Hospital and later
was sent home. The dog belonged 20 Ed
ward Baulsia. Of 24O Eighth street south
east.
Shortly before 9 o'clock. Alberta Scott.
a negro woman, was bitten by a poodle
dog belonging TO Orlando Lester. OF 223
Indiana avenue northwest. The woman
was attacked in front Of Testers home
She was treated by a physician and went
to her home 424 Fourth street northwest
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
ITALIANS IN RACE RIOT.
Three Policemen Badly Beaten in
Effort 10 Save Drunken Man.

New York, June 20.-Headquarters De-
tective John Gallagher was stabbed IN ths
back. his brother Edward perhaps fatal
ly shot. and a third brother, Thomas, was
badly beaten this evening in race riot
oCCaSioned by an effort Of the brothers to
save "a drunken man who was about 20 be
robbed Of his wages by gang OF Italians
IN Brooklyn.
The brothers saw a gang OF Italians
surrounding the intoxicated man. and at
tempted 10 help him. All went 70 the
ground badly used up before several men
from the neighborhood came % their aid.
A general race riot ensued, in which fully
200 men participated. and which came 20
a close only with the appearance Of the
reserves and the liberal use Of their
clubs.
Four arrests were made.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
D. B. HILL is COUNSEL.
New Yorker Represents Contractor
S-ling Lynchburg.
.eclal 70 rhe washington Henld.

Special 20 rhe Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. June 2O.-It was learned
to-day that c. c. Williams. contractor on
the gravity water system. which cost
Lynchburg 100000 has retained counsel
to sue Lynchburg for about $1,000 which
he claims IS due considerable portion
Of the amount being for penalty. retained
for years delay in completing the sys-
TEN.
Caskle & Coleman. OF this city, and
Hon. David B. Hill. of New York. will
represent Williams.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
SEEKS WINE IN CHURCH.
Petersburg Man Indicted for Break
ing Into LynchburE Temple.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg, Va. June 2)-William Nc
Clure. of Petersburg. was sent on 10 the
grand jury in the Police Court to-day on
the charge Of breaking into the First
Baptist and 81. Pauls Episcopal churches.
The accused claims he was drinking.
and he denies any knowledge Of the
charges, though he was arrested in St
Paurs Church He was In quest Of wine
on both trips.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-21
Cov.vvnin Jnbnson Dend.
HERBERT SMITH KILLED.
Confederate Veteran Slain by street
Car in san Francisco

Special % The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. June 20-Royall T.
Cabell. postmaster OF Richmond, is In
receipt OF a letter from san Francisco.
written by Frank Aronsou. giving an ac-
count OF the accidental killing Of Herbert
Smith. formerly OF this city. by @ street
car The accident occurred June T.
Mr.. Smith was a Confederate veteran.
His best friend I'm the California city was
T. L. Pratt. a Federal veteran. who had
seen service in the field, and who had
engaged with Smith IN a deadly duel IN
front OF Petersburg during the war. The
writer asks that the postmaster notify
the friends and relatives of Smith of his
death
Ne trace OF relatives Of the aged man
can be found. however