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The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
CONSTABLE UP
ON THE CARPET
q. L. WHITNEY PAYS BACK SIC
ovERcHARGE AND MAYOR
LET'S HIM OFF.

A sequel to the w. w. Murray d.
vorce case came up In the mayors
Office Saturday morning. when Con-
stable @. l.. Whitney was brought In
on the accusation by Miss Bertha Biz
mack that he overcharged her $40 In
regard TO the seizure OF furniture In
the fiat of Murray's affinity last fall.
He charged her $40 for holding some
furniture a few minutes and II is
claimed that this charge was illegal.
as 1t was covered again In another
item Of the bill.
Bertha Biznack was the maid In
the Murray fiat and seized tie goods
to secure her unpaid wages.
Whitney agreed TO pay back the $40
and the mayor discharged him
Il want to get some OF these con-
stables going too far In their over
charging and I will make examples OF
two or three OF them" said the mayor
after the hearing. IL do not believe
In countenancing such methods az
they sometimes use"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
RVS. THREATEN To
GUT WAGES Of
100000 MEN
VICE PRESIDENT OF NJ. Y. CEN
TRIAL DECLARES ROADS WILL
RETALlATE lF NOT ALLOWED
TO RAISE FREIGHT RATES.

CHICAGO, May ia hrebrand
was thrown into the manufacturers
conferepce at the Auditorium Annex
yesterday. when w. c. Brown, vice
president OF the New York Central
lines and an unexpected visitor. as
serted that II the railroads were not
permitted to establish increased
freight rates, they would be forced to
retaliate by cutting the wages OF
100000 employees.
The carriers east of the Mississippi
river and north OF the Ohio, which is
known as the official classification
territory, proposed to make a horizon
tai increase In their freight rates, re-
ported TO be from 10 to Is per cent.
This means an increase In freight
charges In that territory Of about $780,
coo. 900 annually. II the carriers In
that territory make such an increase II
is almost certainty that the carriers
In other parts OF the United States
will follow that example.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
BLOWS HEAD OFF
BECAUSE RAIN
STOPS WORK
MICHIGAN FARMERS SUICIDE IN
FRONT YARD OF HOME IN
DucEp BY DISMAL WEATHER
PREVENTING FLOWING.

OWOSSO. Mich. May 16.-(Speci-
ial.)-"Black Joe" Serr. who lived
Ave miles northwest OF Corunna, Fri
day blew his head OF with a shotgun,
the direct reason for his suicide being
dependency over the foul weather
preventing him from blowing.
For several days Serr had com
planned II asighRoEs because the rain
kept him from finfshing his work.
When It began raining again. yester-
day, just after he had plowed one fur
row, Ser put his team In the barn.
took his shotgun into the front yard
and evidently deliberately fired. His
brains were spattered all over the
yard.
No one was at home at the time OF
the shooting. His little son. on re-
turning from school. found the body.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
DEMENTED WOMAN
CREATES DISTURBANCE

Mrs. AIDE Stevens. demented wo-
man whose home 10 In Port Huron,
raised a disturbance In tho Home
bank building Saturday afternoon,
and fought viciously with the police
who took her TO st. Marys hospital
in the patrol wagon.
The woman has been an inmate OF
the Pontiac asylum and was being
taken home by her husband. Thurs
day night she escaped from hoteI
on Cadillac-sq. and nothing was heard
OF her until she appeared In the
bank
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
LET'S WIFE TESTIFY
AGAINST HUSBAND

The t.me.honored rule OF law that
wife cannot testify against her nus.
band was held by Judge Phelan not IL
apply 10 the case OF Dale Finney. now
on trial on q charge OF inducing his
17-year-old bride TO become an inmate
OF an eva resort The defense OBJ
jected 70 the wife testifying. but tho
court held. after consulting the law
books. that the husbands act. In this
instance. constituted a personal wrong
ard that under such circumstances
the Nife's testimony was eligible
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

Two conventions OF the Wayne
County Democracy. both In session on
the same floor at the same time was
the unique sight presented TO a large
crowd that assembled this afternoon
at the Wayne pavilion.
The trouble started when Chairman
Webb, OF the county committee an
nounced Sheriff James L. Burns a.
the temporary chairman or the cons
vention. Burns started for the chair.
but was stopped while G. T. Wilkinss
Campau delegate, nominated Police
Justice Ed. Jeffries for the same posi-
ton. The Campau men surrounded
Jeffries In q solid phalanx and protect
ed him from rush which ensured.
There were shouts OF AYE" and
Nay" somebody proclaimed Jeffriea
elected and he proceeded Immediate
ly 10 announce the following commit
tees:
Orgamxation-Char Casgrain, d..
4. b. Smith. Joseph Campau.
Resolutions-G. w. Moore. LArTy
Ryan. Mr.. Janipzh
Credentials-C. g. Hampton, Ben
jamin Kinney and Nicholas Robinson.
Apportionment OF Delegates--Col
Inns, Wettlaufer and George Emmett.
While the committees were being
announced. Jeffries standing on q
chair. was tho center of q bowling mob
OF Campau men. anti-Campau mem
and others.
"Sit down OF wen knock you down.
shouted Ed Henderson at Jeffries and.
falling TO get at him. owing to the
close press OF Campau men Heuder~
son then secured the passage OF res
olution providing that q sergeant-of-
arms be appointed TO clear the door.
Indications at 2:S0 seemingly indi'
(Continued on Seventh Pags).
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
WILD RIOT STARTS
ON FLOOR OF
CONVENTION
CAMPAU DELEGATES ORGANIZE
RUMP COMMITTEES WHILE
ANTS ARE IN sEssloN-JEF-
FRIES THE STORM CENTER.
RESOLUTIONS SLAP
HARD AT CAMPAU

The following resolutions. evil
IDENTIFY written by Judge Conuol-
ly. were presented 10 the Demo-
cratic convention. Saturday att
ernoon:
The Democracy of Wayne
county In convention assembled,
urtranelled by the dictation OF
any selr-made political boss. and
chased judgment OF the indiyid-
ual delegates here assembled,
hereby declares:
First. That We reaffirm ana
endorse the fundamental princi-
pies or Democracy as propound-
ed by Thomas Jefferson and
30 earnestly and ably represent
ed by that great exponent OK
Bryan.
Second That we regret that
any person for purely selfish
purposes should SO link his name
with that OF Mr.. Bryan a. TO
create the impression that op-
position TO such person meant
opposition to Mr.. Bryan. and We
reputable political trick for the
purpose or misleading others
and TO prejudice those whose
sole purpose IL the publication
OF the Democratic party and the
elimination OF a political auto
crat.
Third. We denouncs the use
OF money In the attempt to cor
rupt voters at the recent primary
az a crime against the purity OF
the ballot. and the overwhelming
defeat OF the interests engaged
In the nefarious practice 10 .
just condemnation thereof
Fourth. We are heartily In
accord with the Democracy OF
the state In the honest effort ITO
revive the spirit or true Democ-
party In position to command
the confidence and respect of an
good citizens irrespective OF
party affiliation.
Fifth. That we especially In
dorse and commend the admin
istration or Mayor VIM. b.
Thompson as wise, conservative.
economical and honest. and We
pledge him our hearty support.
Sixth. We especially call at
tention to the fact that every
measure advocated by the presi-
dent, which meets with popular
approval, Is essentially the pro-
duct OF Democratic thought and
Democratic legislation, and be-
lieve that the administration OF
Democratic laws can be most eff
fctently and promptly enforced
by Democratic agency, and
therefore look forward with con-
hdence to the success OF the ma
tional Democratic ticket at the
ensuing election.
We instruct the dele gates here
elected to vote as unit in the
state convention on all ques-
tions: and to vote as unit In
all district caucuses In which
they shall participate.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
BOY DROWNED
WHILE Swimming
MARTIN viScO, AGED II, LOSES
LIFE AT WATERWORkS
PARK.

The first drowning accident OF the
season as a result OF swimming. &C.
Cured at Waterworks Park Saturday
afternoon, when Martin Nsco. aged IL.
of No. APT Fairview-av.. lost his life.
Visco. In company with Edward and
Joseph Oss, OF No. 34S Alexander-av.,
we're swimming in the waterworks
canal, and 1t Is believed the lad was
seized with cramps, as he sank quick
ly from view before the other boys
could assist him.
The boys shouted for help and men
working near at hand responded, but
young Visco was dead when the body
was recovered.
Coroner Parker has charge Of the
case.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
GOV. JOHNSON SITS
ON CANNONS DESK
AND HOUSE APPLAUDS

WASHINGTON, May Ia
Gov. Johnson, OF Minnesota. led
by Chairman Tawney, OF the
committee on Appropriations,
went into the house OF repre-
sentatives, today, and was In
troduced TO Speaker Cannon,
who took his hand and drew him
to a place beside the speakers
chair.
Seeing no extra chair, the
governor sat on the speakers
desk while conversing with Mr..
Cannon. As soon as he was
recognized the house broke into
applause.
While the speaker and the
governor talked, the legislative
business was suspended. At
the close Of their conversation
johnson descended to the floor
OF the house, where all the Dem
ocratic- members and many Re-
publicSns crowded about him TO
shake his hand.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
LEAVES RICH HUBBY AND
GOES BACK TO PHONE

OWOSSO, Mich, May 16.-(spl.)-
Mrs. Jennie Hughes Post, her loves
young dream rudely ended. Is back at
work in the telephone Office as oper'
ator-the position she held before Gu
pid said hello" TO her.
Mrs. Hughes husband is a wealthy
business man and the couple were
married but few months ago. The
bride said that Hughes was mean
to her. She sued for divorce and ne
made no defense. The matter or all
mony was settled out OF court.
She says she "spurned" an offer To
fry to effect a reconciliation.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
NAME TAGGART MEN
FOR LEGISLATIVE JOBS

INDIANAPOLIS, May 16.-Taggart
Democrats were successful at yester-
days direct primary In Marion coun.
ty, 80 far as legislative nominations
were concerned The remainder Of
county ticket nominations were
captured by anti-Taggart forces.
The successful Republicans repre-
sent what Is known as the liberal
element and this fact may result In an
independent ticket being placed in
the field, next fall.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
NON-UNION MAN y
BRINGS UNIQUE SUIT

case that depends partially, on the
question of the rights of neH-anieH
man to employment was up for hear
ing In the federal court, Saturday
morning. Thomas j. Teahan. a nom
union engineer. was hired by the HUI
ron Barge Co. in 1901. TO take the
place OF striking engineer. He was
discharged after the strike was set
tied and sues for the remainder OF his
seasons wages, alleging that he was
discharged. not for incompetency. but
because the company agreed to hire
back the former employees and that he
was made TO suffer unjustly.
Judge Swan reserved decision.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
NINE KILLED IN
TRAIN WRECK At
DUSTIN, ONT.
MORE THAN rs INJURED, SOME
SERIOUSLY, WHEN THE WEST
BOUND PASSENGER IS DERAiL-
ED ON THE GRAND TRUNK.
ALTON BY II. II. MARTIN.

HAMILTON. Ont. May ia west.
bound train on the Grand Trunk rail
road was wrecked at Dustin, this
morning. Nine persons are known TO
be dead and It Is thought more are In
the wreckage.
More than twenty-five persons were
Injured, some OF them seriously. De
sails are lacking.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
STOCKS SELL HIGH;
/. j. P. THE LEADER

NEW YORK, May 16.-Another
week ended with the bull movement
in the stock market unchecked and
during the two hours Of business. this
morning, stocks sold at highest prices
reached since last August. Union Pa
cific was the most pronounced, ad-
vancing more than two points. Read
ing gained over one point. The In
dustrials generally were steady with
irregular fractional chances.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
New Central Bank Plan.

Detroit bankers are receiving cir
cular from Paul NJ. Warburg. Of New
YORK author Of some books on fnan
ciaI topics. which he outlined
>plan for a modified central bank OF
issue on the European plan. He would
have the country divided In 70 bank
ing districts, represented In a. central
bank. and have the note issue based
ON short term commercial paper pay
able in gold. The proposed plan may
be discussed IN some OF the bankers
meetings
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
BURNS HENRY EXCUSED
FROM JURY SERVICE

Burns Henry, prominent among the
younger set socially in Detroit. has
been excused from duty as a traverse
Juror IN federal court
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vfcinityi saturday night
and sunday. partly cloudy, possibly
Showers sresh westerly wind. becom-
Ing variable.
Lower Mfchignut RartIy cloudy with
probably showers tonight sunday.
HnIRIlN .rIt NpER ATI REA
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
Find MAS. STONES BODY

MUSHROOM, Mich, May 16.--
Especial. The body OF Mrs. Willard
Stone, one OF the victims OF triple
drowning tragedy, was found today, In
Harbor channel. about TO float out
into Lake Michigan
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
speeImen Photos at Less Than Cost

Time was when you got your pic
ture took" Now efficient photography
means that you can procure artistic
studies of yourself, characteristic
poses that you pass on TO your friends
with pleasure. One studio (Parson' 8,
% witherell, East Grand circus Park
IS willing TO furnish two platinum cab
inets at a nominal charge, rs cents. to
convince you that you will not be hap
py until you have the whole set.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16
Embe1zles. SIS; Fined $50.

Edward Milton, charged with en-
beszling SIS from the City Lumber
CO., was found guilty In Justice STEMS
court, Saturday. and was fined $50
The alternative IL 80 days
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

The hest results and only at reason
bic cost sare derived from Stroh's Malt
Extract. Phone Main ale for q dozen
bottlsA Also At drug gistA
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

One year ngo today Maximum yteaa-
Perature, 5sJ minimum, All mean. 4sI
cloudy.
sun -o-. at 4,ie n. m. sun sets at
$40 D. nm.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

Business-Ifke Prfntinr. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind. that
looks right. Tines Printing Co., Is
John R-st Phone iteA
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

A woman's mo" dossnt mean zee
shan shs says u 70 The wrong mAn-
The Detroit times., 1908-05-16

Alexander. Umbrellas. 20 ,,oAre>
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
Real Estate Transfers.

Up to date, as returned by T. J.
Paynter, Register of Deeds, Iowa
county,
G. H. Imhoff and wife to Michael
Waters, lot in n15 of nw14, sec. SO,
town 7, range l, $3.50.
Sarah Crist to Eliza Crist, lot z, block
q, Strong's, Doty's and other additions
to Mineral Point, $500.
j. M. Meyer and wife to Joseph
Lukaschek, lot II, Barnard's addition
to Highland, $500.
Albert H. Brunsdale to Mary Thor
sen, lots 6, 7, 8, 9, block l, village of
Edmund, $3.50.
Gilbert Thomas and wife to James
Clayton, part of lot 5, Thomas addition
to Dodgeville, $3.50.
Frank M. Kirkpatrick, ct al, to John
M. Stear, sell of sw14, and sw14 of
sell, sec. % and ne114 of nw14, sec. 27,
town Z, range A, $4,000.
Frederic Schaffer to Jas. Batten, wiz
OF sW14, sec. l, town 5, SITS.
Jos. Spang to John G. Thomas, ct al,
lot l, block ID, Jenkins addition to
Dodgeville, $1525.
Chas. ]. Zipplin to Mary Rearden,
part of VIZ of ne14, sec. %, town 6,
range 4, $2500.
Sidney J. Benoy and wife to Hugh
Perry, ne14 of sec. "a, town 7, range 8,
$4,000.
Chas. Binins to Chas. Zipplin, lots 8,
9, 10, block 8, village of Barneveld,
1915.
Gustave Miller and wife to A. P.
Ketterer, part of lots and 4, block 2,
Dietzman's addition to Rewey, 500.
Warren Polkinghorn to John Nelson,
part of So of sw1a, sec. 20, town 6,
range 8; $500.
Alloys Schaumberg to Conrad Sch
aumberg, wiz of se14, e1a of sw14, sec.
7, town 4, range 8, and lots 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, II, II, IS, IA, Is, Eaton's subdivis-
ion to Mineral Point, $4,000.
MRS. MINNIE Allen TO +. NJ. Allen, ct
al, part of lot 4, block %, village of
Arena, $3.50.
Michael Waters to Jos. F. Podhola,
lot 10, village of Highland, $3.50.
J. R. Cant to Thos. Gany, part of
ne14 of sw14, sec. 5, town 4, range 4,
$1,000.
Jas. L. Einzie to Christiana Schwin-
gel, lots l, 2, 3, 10, II, II, village of
Avoca, $1,000.
Nels Severson aed wife to Hollandale
Brick & Tile Co., part of ne74 of se14,
sec. 80, town 5, range 5, 81, 300.
Sam'l. c. Ross ct al, to John John
son, undivided "a of lot Is, Deans,
Ross and Mitchell's addition to Miffiin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Bray-JOiDer.

The Chronicles: I. Emery Bray
and Mabel Joiner were quietly mar
ried at the home of the brides father,
Hon. Robert L. Joiner, on South
Level street, Dodgeville, at $50
O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. H. Schoenfeid, of
the Plymouth Congregational church
church and was witnessed by only "a
few near relatives. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Bray
departed, via. the Northwestern road,
for a weeks wedding tour to NJ Madison,
Milwaukee and Chicago, and are
expected home about New Years day.
Supt. Bray is the manager of 1.-THE
Chronicle" and owns a half interest
in the paper. He is also the Superin-
tendent of Schools for Iowa county
and is now completing his second
term. Mr.. Bray is graduate of the
Platteville Normal school and taught
school after his graduation until his
election to the Office of Superintendent
four years ago. Mrs. Bray is a
daughter of Hon. r. L. Joiner,
county Surveyor, and is young lady
of culture and refinement. She took
course in Chicago and became a
nurse, which occupation she has since
followed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
ABRID GING PERS ONAL
BERTY.

The anti-spitting crusade in Mil
waukee is, according to the Journal,
bringing about good results. People
have quit splitting on walks and in
cars, knowing that health department
officers were especially assigned TO
get after the spitters. The officers
say that the publicity given the matter
has evidently put the people on their
guard and the cars are clean, and free
from expectorations. During seven
days duty experimenting Violaters Of
the spitting ordinance, the officers
made fourteen arrests, and the viola
ters were convicted and fined, the
fines amounting to over $65. The
anti-spitting crusade is surely in the
interest Of good health, good morals
and good manners, and should be
extended to all small cities and towns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
Work, and Work Well.

Milwaukee Journal: Instead Of
being punishment, work has been
one of mans greatest blessings.
Idleness breeds discomfort and is
frequently the cause of i'll health.
| There is also much truth in the old
saw:
Satin finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do"
Work is necessary for well-being,
both of body and mind. Man needs
work of some kind to keep his mind
active. If he does not have it he
grows stupid and dull. Rest is
proceeded it. Should all of his time
be vacation man would soon weary
of it. Only in earnest work for some
purpose can he find satisfaction.
Franklin says, mo sweet without
some sweat" which, in more literal
English, means that which comes
without effort fails to give the highest
pleasure.
You frequently hear quoted, 1.-The
world owes every man a living" but
the remaining part of the saying is
not so frequently heard. 1t is, And
every man owes the world the effort
to make it" 1t is well to keep in
mind the entire sentence.
You are here to be and to do; to be
worthy in character and to do such
useful work as you are able. Per-
haps few of you can choose the work
you would like to do. Your course
may be laid out for you by circum-
stances not under your control.
You can do your best work if you
find that work best suited to your
tastes and ability. Even if you do
not find this work you have to do,
put interest and good will in it, the
best you can. Such work is not
wanted, and in so performing your
tasks you gain immensely in charac-
ter.
1t some times happens that hard +,
disagreeable duty we'll done leads to
better employment. Often, too, you
are ignorant of what you are CAPABLE
of doing and surprise even yourself
| by finding some heretofore undis-
covered power which you can enjoy
applying to a task you had thought
disagreeable.
/ Whatever work you undertake, do
/ it we'll. I'm life as in cards. to
quote Josh Billings, 1.-The glory is not
so much in winning as in playing a
poor hand we'll. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
Christmas at ST. Mary'S.

The beautiful feast of the COmmemO-
ration of the Nativity of our Savior,
the sublimest and most joyous celebra-
ton throughout the ecclesiastical
year, was solemnly observed at ST..
Mary's church.
The spirit of rejoicing and gladness
over the birth of our Lord was reflect
ed with flowers and music, and a
ground tone of Joy in the services.
The ceremonies began at 5 a. M,
when high Mass was celebrated by
the pastor At this Mass many re-
ceived Holy Communion. Then fol-
lowed the children's Mass at 1870
O'Clock, commemorative the adora-
tion of the shepherds. During this
Mass the Sisters and their pupils
sang hymns in honor of the Divine
Infant. The last Mass was celebrated
at 1920 o'clock, After reading the
epistle and gospel of the third Mass,
the pastor, Father Weyer, delivered
beftting and eloquent sermon,
using as his text the song of the
angels: peace on earth to men of
good will" The pastor reviewed the
life of the Saviour describing how he
had brought peace and spiritual joy
into the world. He admonished his
congregation to seek for that peace of
which the angelic hosts sang, namely:
peace with God, ones neighbor and
ones self.
The affairs, which were decorated by
the Sisters, were respondent with wax
en- tapers and flowers. The Stable
at Bethlehem was charmingly rep
resented, aiding greatly in recall
ing the transcendent mystery by
which God became man to redeem
the world. The many altar boys,
assisting the celebrant at the altar
as we'll as the choir, aided greatly in
making the services as solemn and
beautiful as they were. The pastor
expressed his thanks to those who had
contributed to the decorations. Bene-
diction of the Blessed Sacrament was
given, and the TIE Deum Laudamus,
which was sung by the congregation,
closed the inspiring services Of the
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-12-31
INAUGURATION TO BE
INFORMAL.

The committees in charge of the
inaugural arrangements are to be
commended for their determination to
make the affair completely democratic.
There will be no invitations, no for
mality. On the contrary the entire
program will be marked by pleas
ing simplicity wholly in keeping with
that better taste so frequently lacking
in functions of state.-M adison Demo-
GRAFT.
Vain display is too often promi-
nent part of public functions even in
this democratic country 1t is re-
freshing to learn that the ceremonies
of inaugurating the Wisconsin state
officers elect will be simple and in
good taste.