The Detroit times., 1908-06-05

citizen. He is not wanted. His wife
just wants TO make sure that he is on
board He gave her to understand he
was going on the trip. Also asks what
time the bar closes.
Prof Grifflth reports on Cleaning up
Day and the Group Plan of Municipal
Architecture Waiter brings in tray
with punch bowl and glasses as his
matured conception OF a group plan"
j l. Hudson. member OF committee
OF 100 and prohibition candidate for
governor. objects 10 the acceptance Of
the Griffith group plan as practically
an endorsement of Indulgence, token
Of intemperance and riotous living
Prof. Griffith then moves that IL be
presented 10 Secretary Richie. The
punch bowl Will not embarrass him. he
explains as he has already resigned.
Richie accepts on the condition that
the names Of the giVers are blown into
the glass Telephone rings chairman
announces: Another ring from Annie
Smith" He answers at once: "Receiv-
J. L. Hudson speaks on the trading
stamp iniquity. moving for the sup
preston OF the proposed United states
Daily.
Gets telephone call announcing his
election to the vice presidency and di-
reCtorship OF the Society for the Re
duction of the circumference OF Merry
Widow Hats.
Reception and opening OF package
with the compliments of Joe Labadte.
FOR the general uplifta, Bomb rolls
out and base drummer BAy his drum
Member from floor representing ma
jCrity OF taxpayers, makes fervid APP
peal for central standard time and
sends up big petition, Canned vote is
taken and Richie declares standard
time has carried. Clock is turn back
% minutes. Chairman says: We are
having the time of our life on this
trip D."
Chairman expresses pleasure that the
saRacity Of his administration as may
sa.l "a. Il
predicts that there will never again
arise demand for a return TO the
ancient Illogical and confusing sun
time which RELOCATED Detroit TO the
rank OF "A backwoods town.
Member arises In gallery and Hour
ishing huge roll says he appears for
the Daylight club with membership
OF 400. 900. demanding adoption of East
ern standard time; canned vote taken.
Eastern standard declared adopted and
clock turned ahead one hour
Chairman eXClaims. "Oh times oh
Moses"
Mr.. Bielman speaks on "Transporta-
tion" and inveighs against newspapers
for refusing TO run railway and steam
boat time-cards without pay and for
foisting special editions upon long suf-
fering advertisers. He displays from
President Ledyard. OF the Michigan
Central. I'm response to the demands
OF the transportation committee for
concessions. a copy OF the latest folder
He is followed by the publisher OF
the Splash VINO fesentS tHt dllhSloUS
to the press and he sneers at the motto
and tears or his button inscribed with
tho word living" The board takes a
canned vote and decides that tho pub
Usher has gone on record as preferring
death to living. and Mr.. Bielman moves
that the committee subscribe for one
large weird Splash. to be delivered by
fcarrters outside the rail OF the steam
ship.
Struggle ensues while lights go out.
When lights are turned on the dummy
OF the publisher Of the Splash is borne
while the band plays a dead march and
the efflgy Is dumped overheard.
Boat Given ShriII Send of.
Detroit's Board Of Commerce mem
bers who make up the party OH board
tae City OF Cleveland arrive at Sault
Ste. Marie Friday afternoon at
O'clock and leave on the south-bound
trip early Saturday morning.
There was great demonstration
along the river when the big boat
swung out on her first long voyage
Thursday afternoon Whistles from
all the craft In the river saluted her
and the cheering OF the popu,aCe was
fervid end enthusiastic, although
somewhat drowned out by the bass
chorus from steam whistles.
The scene OF the departure was q
stirring one, great crowds focking
/ to the ID. & C. wharf. The fire boat
Battle steamed out to pass the City
OF Cleveland aud baptized the new
/ leviathan with a stream OF water.