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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
EURoPE GETS IN LINE

LONDON, Nov. 7.-As the result of
6 visit OF DR.. Charles II. G. Scott OF
New York, secretary Of the simplified
spelling board of America, and Prof.
J. W Bright Of Johns Hopkins uni
versity, the American movement for re-
formed spelling has been established in
Europe by the organization of the sim
plif7ed spelling society. Andrew Car
negie is one of the vice presidents and
Professor Skeat Of Cambridge is presi-
dent The secretary is William T.
Archer, NJ. A.. the well known dra-
matte critic and writer.
Lake Superior drains $4,000 square
miles Of territory.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
BOGUS ARMY OFFICER
SENTENCED FOR THEFT
Man Who Eloped With Wife of
San Francisco Banker Is
Given Three Year Term
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI

LOS ANGELES, Nov. Three years
in the penitentiary at Folsom was the
sentence imposed by Superior Judge
Wilbur on G.. Boot alias Booth. who
once posed as Lieutenant Douglass
Montgomery of the United States army.
Boot was convicted of the theft of a
pair of $3.50 diamond earrings from
Mrs. Caroline O'Day, wife of a San
Francisco banker, with whom he ran
away from that city last spring. Short
ly after their arrival here the theft
was committed and the gems were
pawned by Boot. He was arrested and
later it was proved that he never had
been an army officer. When she learned
of the deception that had been prac-
ticed upon her Mrs. O'Day confessed to
her elopement with the man and aided
in securing his conviction.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
Eight very special values for tomorrow.
All reliable, desirable and seasonable. Just
the most wanted apparel at prices that will
prove, by comparison, our under selling
facilities.
Splendidly Tailored

We illustrate one of the beautiful suits
which we will place ON sale tomorrow morn
ing at Sixteen Dollars and Fifty Cents. Lus-
trous Broadcloth and Mannish Mixtures
finished with satin bands and satin covered
buttons and lined throughout with satin.
There are seven other pretty styles, not
one of which can be duplicated elsewhere
for less than Twenty-Five Dollars. Both
gored and pleated skirt effects on sale to-
morrow and Tuesday at Sixteen Dollars and
Fifty Cents
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
COUNTERFEIT BILL APPEARS

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA new coun-
terfeit SIS silver certificate has made its
appearance, according to a circular let
ter issued by John e. Wilkie. chief of
the secret service division of the treas
tIry department. The counterfeit is an
Imitation of the Indian head series of
1899, check letter D. face number 1161.
Chief Wilkie says the general appear
ance of the counterfeit is deceptive.
The only note so far discovered was
found IN Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
FREE DEAFNESS CURE

remarkable offer by one OF the leading ear
specialists in this country who will send two
months medicine free to prove his ability to
cure Deafness. Head Noises and Catarrh Ad-
dress DR.. G. NJ. Branaman, 1919 Walnut street.
Kansas City Mo.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08

by Supervisor Mitchell Smiths pre-
liminary examination was set for No
vember Is. Smith asserted IN his paper
that Mitchell had overcharged mileags
and made other illegal charges in his
bills against the county.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
GERMAN BANKER A. SUICIDE

MAYENCE, Germany, Nov 7-Karl
Oppenheim, partner in one of the old
est banks In Hesse, committed suicide
by shooting here today Heavy fnan-
cial losses are said to be the reason for
the act
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08
FACES TRIAL FOR LIBEL

SAN JOSE. Nov. IN P. Smith, edi-
tor of the Mountain View Leader. was
arraigned before Justice Brown this
morning on a charge of libel, preferred
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
GIVES SISTER MONEY;
NOW WANTS 1T BACK

Catherine Lemkie, aged and sickly,
was a defendant In Judge Otis court
Friday. where brother. August
Schulz, brought suit 20 recover from
her $474. The brother is 90 years or
age
The plaintiffs wife died In 1905.
and he went to live with his sister.
At that time he thought great deal
of her, and 30 anxious was he to help
her that he consulted a lawyer about
making q will. In which hew ished
to leave his sister about $500, more
than he'd i'd his other brothers ana
sisters. The lawyer suggested giving
her the money, then, and leaving all
his heirs equal shares. This suited
the defendant. and he gave to Mrs.
Lemkie sS14. Then FOR three years
Schultz lived with his sister. who
cared for him and once nursed him
through an illness OF nine months
Recently Schulz remarked and then
he demanded the return OF his money.
Mrs. Lemkie feels that she has earned
all she got, and refuses to hand II
over. The case was not finished when
court adjourned at noon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
HURLS A RABID DOG
THROUGH CAR WINDOW

CHICAGO, Aug. IA mad bull
dog, frothing at the mouth and racing
from one end TO the other In a car
OF the Central suburban train, created
panic among the passengers, today.
For three miles between the Wind.
sor Park station and the South Shore
Country club, the imprisoned and ter
ror-stricken passengers chung 10
straps, pulling their feet up ont OF
reach OF the leaping dog and climbed
upon the backs OF seats and balanced
there as the swaying train swept
along
Geo. Marsh, conductor Of the train,
finally ended the dogs career 10y seiz-
ing II around the neck. Then he
hurled the dog through q window.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

ment, absorbing the mail order busl'
ness OF the Belfast Linen Mfg. Co., OF
which Mr. Burns has been the direct
ing head, and featuring the necessi-
ties and finery OF feminine adornment.
The first floor will be devoted to
housekeeping and fancy linens and
white goods in extensive array: also
ladies' hosiery. underwear. gloves.
lace, embroideries, ribbons. and toilet
articles. The second floor lines will
include fancy and tailored waisS,
negligee garments, French and do
mestic lingerie, corsets, millinery and
q complete infants department
The launching OF this distinctively
ladies' store Is the result OF Mr..
Burns careful study OF Detroit's needs
and the elimination OF an extended
and successful career in merchandis-
ing, six years with Edison, Moore h
Co. and IL years with Brown. Durrell
Il Co., Of Boston and New York, as
Detroit representative. He has dis
played fine organizing genius In the
building up Of the mail order business
OF the Belfast Linen Mfg Co. In asso.
citation with his father. their trade
having extended to every part OF
the country.
Associated with him as merchan-
disc manager will be Homer K. Ames,
at present connected with the More
house Martens Co. OF Columbus. o., In
a similar capacity. An eficient force
Of department managers and sales
people will insure intelligent service
In the new store. Miss Nellie Holi-
han, for 10 years with Elliott q Co.,
will have charge OF the corset and lin
gerie department. She leaves for
New York on Saturday to select her
lines.
The new store will open October /.
Mr.. Burns has the fluctuations OF his
friends upon the fine outlook for his
well-planned and original undertake
Ing, for which his notable career In
salesmanship has been a thorough
preparation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

the state authorities o. New York to
permit Harry X Thaw being taken
To Pittsburg as a witness In the bank
ruptcy hearings there. There Is no
federal Judge who would reflect the
authority OF the New York state
courts"
This statement was made today b.
Daniel OReilly IN comment on the
report that the bankruptcy proceed
ings instituted b. Thaw were moth
ing more than a scheme 10 get him his
freedom The report had Il that u
was intended to appeal 10 the federal
court In Pittsburg %, have Tha" taken
there and that once ont OF the juris'
diction OF the New York courts he
would be freed and could \never be-
brought ba-.6. The well-knowu case
OF WIN. Aston Chanler was cred In
corroboration OF the view that the
bankruptcy proceedings to get Thaw
out OF the state we're intended TO get
him his freedom
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
SHOOTS BRIDE
AND HIMSELF
BRIDGEPORT. ILL.,. MAN 6ELIEv
ED DYING BUT WOMAN WILL
REcoS Err.

CLAY CITY. ILL.,. Aug. 14.-After
thrice wounding his bride. after she
struggled to escape from room. the
door OF which he had locked. Louis
A. Ryan. 50 years old, OF Bridgeport.
ILL.,. turned his revolver on himself
and inflicted probably fatal wound
In the head at the Black hotel at Mob
lie. seven miles east OF here.
Mrs. Ryan was shot twice in the
left arm and once In the breast, but
II is believed will recover
Before their marriage both lived
In Delphis. O, She was Miss Minta
Schaefer. She Is said TO have eloped
with Ryan. Three farewell letters.
one TO Ryan's brother. one to his
wife's mother and one addressed to
Black, the landlord. were found In the
room with one Just begun and address
ed TO Ryan's mother.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
MOOSE MEET IN
TOLEDO NEXT WEEK

That thriving young organization.
the Social Order of Moose will hold
Its annual convention In Toledo, Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday OF next
week. Although this order Is but Ave
years old It has grown TO a member
ship of 1900 with nine herds In AZ
many large cities.
Inasmuch rs It was organized In
Detroit. the principal officers have
always been selected from this city.
Charles A. Gadd. field man for the
state tax commission. Is the present
head OF the order Other Detroit Of
ficers of the body who will go from
here to Toledo are: Past supreme
president, Peter J. Drexelius; SIT
preme recording secretary, ]. II.
jenkins; supreme financial secretary,
Theo. J. Delor; supreme chaplain. the
Rev. Edward Collins; supreme histor.
ian, Joseph J. Bielman; supreme In
ner guard, Joseph Solomon; trustees,
Thos. II. Therrett and John Schaeffer
Although the Moose Is not an insur'
ance organization, its rule Is to pro-
vide for all sick and needy members.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
Back From KlondfAe
With Fortune, He VIII
Claim rs Cts. Back Pay

CHICAGO. Aug. 14.-Onicials Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee q st. Paul Rail-
road Co. will welcome the glad news
that Jack Durney IL back In town.
During the last eight years Durney
has caused the auditors OF the com
pan <9more trouble. perhaps, than all
the men in its employ. The company
owes Durney Is cents for one hours
work. and every year when there 10 q
balancing OF the books the amount
owed Durney has to be carried for
ward.
Now that Durney IL back In Chi
caso after an absence OF nearly eight
wears In the Klondike country. there
will be rejoicing at the ofaces OF the
railroad. The check for Is cents
which was issued TO him on Jan. /.
1900. will be cashed by Durney at the
Continental National bank between
now and Monday. Durney came out
OF Dawson city a few weeks ago with
about SIC. 900 In gold and he does not
need the 10 cents very badly at this
time
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
man general SAT-. on the probable Isl

man general stan. or the probable cost
OF modern European war.
II war broke out next year. or next
week. Germany could pm. In the field
l750.00 troops. y war fought aSainst
another European power would cost
Germany at least 81 500 100000 a yc>r
as long as hostihties lasted. while the
indirect loss through financial and
commercial stagnatiOn would be far
greater As the nation or nations az
war with Germany would suffer IN az
least the same proportion. the drain
on the resources OF Europe would DC
appalling
Appalling. too. would be the losses
OF theN armies In KILLED and wounded.
General Bume' estimates that ,ne
casualties won exceed the 20 her
cent recordcG on the Japa3ese side In
the late war, and that European
war would be a "veritable orgy OF
blood"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
URGE THEMSELVES FOR
MARRIAGE DOWRIES

LONDON. Aug. l4-Arnold Lupton,
the member OF parliament for Slea-
ford. 10 inundated with letters from
girls putting themselves forward az
candidates for marriage dowries
Young men also write to him suggest.
Ing the names OF deserving young wo.
men 10 whom they are. or wish to be
engaged
This strange correspondence is IN,
result OF the very interesting will left
by the late Mrs. Waldro-Sibthorpe
who. having married and survived
three husbands. left $4,000 for invest
ment In q dowry fund for the poor
deserving girls residing in or near
Sleaford. According TO the will tive
girls are TO be chosen each year by
Mr.. Lupton and each girl Is to receive
dowry OF about $500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
SPECIAL TY
STORE TO OPEN
IN DETROIT
UNIQUE ENTERPRISE WILL HAVE
SPLENDID QUARTERS AT NOS.
2s2.2s4 WoopWARD-JosEPH A.
BURNS HEADS FIRM.

The first two floors OF the Fergu-
son building at Nos. 232-234 Wood
ward-ave.. just vacated by the Detroit
$ City Gas Co, are being converted into
thoroughly modern business home
for a new corporation with a capital
ration OF $4,000. the J. A. Burns Co..
OF which Joseph A. Burns is organizer
and president A handsome new
front OF striking design will replace
the old one, the show windows TO be
an artistic combination OF mahogany
and mirrors. The fixtures will be OF
the latest construction. the first floor
10 be devoted almost entirely TO show
cases. with low center shelving.
The J. A. Burns Co. Is striking into
u field that Is new here. but tremend-
ously popular in the large eastern cit.
les. being an outgrowth OF the demand
created by modern shopping necessi-
ties for specializing. This will be a
linen and ladies' speciality establish
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
BEAUTY BACKGROUNDS
A PEERLESS BUSINESS

LONDON. Aug backgrounds
ior beauty are the specially OF Lady
Auckland. one OF the peeresses VINO
have gone into trade Under the
pamc OF Morton * Edwards she
runs 4 furniture and decorating Susi-
meas in South KensingtOn. sss has
devised n new scneme ror -s1aanclE'a
good looks by providing hdrfnoniDy1
back grounds.
The atmosphere OF the old mas
tiers pictures. says Lady Auckland.
lis the best guide 10 furnishing, For
instance. the woman with Titan hair
must have Tiuanesque background
Of soft ruby-and-gold yelvets. The
pastel girl. with her pale golden hair
ana fight blue eyes would be plain. ia
q room OF warm celors. She would
require background OF pastel blues
pinks or greens To make her really
fascinating
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
TRAVELLING MEN WILL
BOOST FOR PROSPERITY

NEW YORK, Aug l4-Fiye thouS
and commercial travellers, members OF
the United COMMERCIAL Travellers and
the Travellers Protective association,
began two days session at the Mer'
chants association auditorium. Lafay.
ette-st. today. with the sole end in
view. ito boom prosperity"
The representatives came from al
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
BRYAN To SPEND
WEEK IN n. !.
DEM. STATE CONVENTION PLAN
NED TO OPEN AT ROCKIES
TER, SEPT. rs.

NEW YORK, Aug. l4.-Unless the
Democratic state committee. which
meets at 2 o'clock today. at the Hotel
Victoria, to issue call for the Dem
ocratic state convention, upsets the
plans OF the leaders. the convention
will meet at Rochester on Tuesday.
Sept Is. II had been expected that
the convention would be held week
later than the Republican state con
vention. which meets at Saratoga,
Sept IA, but Chairman Corners says
the Democrats do not propose to give
campaign.
gubernatorial situation has not yet
shaped itself definitely. Questioned
as to his views on candidates, be re-
piled that Lieut.-Gov Chanler is very
strong up the state. and that the name
OF Martin W. Lttleton Is one To con
lure with In New York city. He add
ed that he considers a nomination for
governor on the Democratic state
ticket this year IL equivalent to an
election
Corners said that Bryan will be
asked to spend q week In the state.
speaking In several cities.
CHICAGO. Aug. 14.-With the re-
turn OF Chairman Norman b. Mack
OF the national Democratic committee,
comes the news that Bryan intends TO
specialize on Illinois In the fall IN
hope OF carrying the state.
Mr.. Bryan will speak In Chicago
on Labor day. Sept. T." said Mr.
Mack, and at the Democratic state
convention at Peoria Sept. g. He
probably will make other speeches In
the state. but the dates have not been
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
FRED GENTHER
TAKEN BY DEATH

Fred Genther. aged az years. a clerk
In County Treasurer Forbes Robin
sons Office, died Thursday night In
hts home, No. lac Commonwealth'ave
The immediate cause OF death was
uraemic poisoning. Mr.. Genther had
been I'll since last February, and for
several weeks was In Mt. Clemens
out the treatment brought about no
improvement. For 20 years he was
n bookkeeper In the employ OF Edison
Moore & Co, before going into the
treasurer's once. He was unmarried
and lived with his father. Frederick
Qenther.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
NEXT WAR TO COST
BILLIONS YEARLY

BERLIN. Aug. 1.-THE next great
European war will cause an expendi.
ture OF blood and money that Will
make all previous wars seem insignia.
cant. That Is the gist Of an important
report presented by Gen. Blume. an
eminent military expert. ~ the Ger
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
LA TOILETTE SINGS THE
PRAISES OF BRYAN

LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. 14.-Senator
Robert VI. La Toilette. In q speech
here. expressed great admiration and
friendship for William J. Bryan, but
insisted that he himself was a Re-
publican. The fight against the rail.
roads to secure lower rates and no dis.
ordinations, he said. had been start
ed hack in the los by Wisconsin, Ill
nois, iowa. and Minnesota. These
policies were not the product Of either
BRYAN or Roosevelt. he said.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

parts Of the United states ana while
they are assembled they Will devise
ways and means for d lightning eau
vas OF the country ~ spread tidings
that the good times are here again
and incidentally viii euIeavor 70 sell
more goods
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
A, ~ She VIM Gould Prize

SUFFERN. \. Y, Aug. N.-MIss
Norma Athena. II years old. will en-.
ter Mount Holyoke college. Mass, on
Sept. Z, having won the free scholar.
ship lately given by Miss Helen Gould
Miss Athena was the winner among
200 scholars who tried for the scholar.
ship Miss Attena's percentage was
90 in allaround studies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
Tony Pastor Rallies.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE condi
ton OF Tony Pastor, actor and play.
wright. who Is Ill at his Elmhurst. L.
l.. home, was much improved today
and his physicians are more hopeful
II was said he rallied last evening
then sank into semi-consciousness. fol
lowed by another rally today. His
wife has been constantly at his bed
ode.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

circuit around the city of Berlin this
morning. II was In the air for two
and three-quarter hours and was In
perfect control the whole time.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

Busine-s-uke Printiss. No fuss ano
no feathers The plain, neat kind. that
looks right Time. Prfstfng Co, ~
John R-st Phone ltsA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
NO FEAR THAW WILL
TAKE PITTSBURG TRIP

NEW YORK. Aug. 1+--"No federal
Judge would Issue an order directing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
New Fall STYLES $0.45
in WOmen'S Shoes L =

Women's, Misses and Childrens footwear at
Reorganization prices Splendid bargains in
Oxfords and Slippers, tan or black. Saturday
we will also place on sale new and complete
assortment of Fall styles in Women's Shoes in
Guiding patent kid or colt and dongola kid !;
lace and button styles, with light or medium
soes, Cuban or regular heels. All sizes. $500
value, special at S2.45.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15
p.rsevsI Balloon q success

BERLIN. Aug. 1.-THE new Parse
val military dirisiels balloon made .
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

Lob Printing done right rfrse. Pirate
t,e Co Is John R-st Phone lssA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

Take your choice Saturday of all
our 81 and $3.50 light color Soft Hats
at $l.69. Alpine. pan Tourist and tel
escope styles in tan, fawn, slate, steel
and pearl shades. Correct shapes for
Fall wear and you viii get the best 81
or $3.50 value for S1.69.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-15

Special lot OF 1O0-piece French CT
Will be offered Saturday at cho
ated, have coin gold knobs
and handles. Can't
duplicate them for anything
like the price.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-09-18
The Ananias Club

1t is said that an Ananias Club
will be organized in this town at an
early day. The contest for President
and other leading offices Is hot be-
tween the chicken men and the
fishermen, with odds decidedly In
favor of the former. Burke's Garden
and Tazewell will each furnish can
didates. 1t is limited that "a dark
horse" may be put in the race from
the bearhunters club of the east end,
and perhaps candidate or two from
the gun club of Graham. a sugges-
tion 10 include Bluelield i'm the or
ganization is opposed strenuously on
the ground that Tazewell would
likely be greatly distanced in the
fight. The contest will be watched
with interest, should the suggestion
of organizing materialize.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-09-18
TaZewell Critics Pleased.

Tazewell dramatic critics pronounce
eel Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party
one of the best attractions that was
ever secured for the opera house
here. Practically all OF the
ladies in caste were originally from
Tazewell, which made the show all
the more interesting. The opera
house was filled to its utmost capaci-
ty and IA sum more than double that
of the highest expectations of the
management was realized. Mrs. ID.
G.. Burton, who has had charge of
the rehearsals and who worked so
hard tn propsriy train the actors in
their different parts, is To be especial
ly commended for the grand success
she made Of the play.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1908-09-18
StOWerSViIle
StowersVille. Va.

Stowersville, Va, Sept. II.
We are sorroy 10 think that sum
mer is gone and autumn is here.
The protracted meeting closed ut
MI. Nebo last Sunday.
The principal occupation of the
farmers at this time is cutting corn.
Mrs. Liza Robinett, and little
daughter Cecil, were visiting ut Mr..
a. Foxes this week.
Miss NJ. Gregory, of this place. is
visiting relatives and friends in
BIuefieIdd at present.
Miss Ella Compton, of Cove
Creek, left Sunday for Tazewell and
Thompson Valley, to visit relatives
and friends and also To take in the
Fair.
Miss Lula Stinson has been on
the sick list for the past week, bat
is better at this writing.
Miss Rosa Stinson, who. has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. +. Davis ut
Athens, for the past two weeks re-
turned home Sunday.
Misses Mary and Bessie Robinett
were the guests OF Mrs. G. p. Comp
tion Sunday.