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The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
Gov. SPARKS, OF
NEVADA, DIES Of
HEART DISEASE
TYPICAL WESTERN RANcHMAN.
HE BECAME MILLIONAIRE AND
FIGURED IN ooLDFlELD RIOTS
WAS EXTREMELY DEMOCRATIC.

CARSON CITY, New, May 22'-Gov.
Sparks. OF Nevada. died a. 9:20 this
morning. He had been III at inter
walls. for some time. from an anection
OF the heart that was finally diagnosed
as neuralgia. This was the Immediate
cause OF death.
John Sparks. governor OF the state
OF Nevada. was a millionaire mine
owner and cattle raiser, before he ever
thought OF public career ne was
past 50 when the once began 20 sSeH
him. and IL is recorded or him that
he once refused to head the Democratic
state ticket because he believed ms
knowledge OF state craft was not sur
ficient 20 Justify the people In electihs
him
different man. lie had been stuay
ing and when the once again soush'
cratic convention renominated him by
reclamation and he no doubt would
havo been reelected al the 1905 con-
vention had he lived.
Figures in Goldaeid Riots.
sparks administration OF Nevada
was quiet one until the labor
troubles at Goldtield became serious
He then attracked the attention or the
country by asking for tederal troops
duty for number OF months. were
recalled By President Roosevelt Gov.
Sparks did not hesitate TO reply TO the
criticism which accompanied the order
for withdrawal. He justified his re-
quest for federal troops by the fact
that dynamite had been stolen by the
strikers and during strikes in other
mining camps there had been whole
sale murder. At any rate the presence
OF the federal troops had the effect OF
ending the strike. Governor Sparks
was III ut the time he sent his request
TO the president and his friends thus
account for any action which might
have seemed hasty.
Typical Western Ranchman.
Gov Sparks was a typical western
ranchman He raised the finest cattle
TO be found in the world and won
many prizes at stock exhibits He also
raised sheep and hogs. His wealth be-
came great when John Widikind.
piano tuner OF Reno, discovered yellow
float rock assaving s1400 TO the ton
and sold the mine to Sparks. At first
a Chicago syndicate asked Sparks to
buy the mine in its name. After he
had paid heavy price for the proper
~ the syndicate baked Sparks said:
Very well. RI keep II myself"
He did so and II Melted him a great
fortune
The late governor was one of the
most democratic mon 10 be found IN the
west. He mingled with his neighbors
and extended a welcome hand 70 every
visitor and kept open house.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
TWO NEW BISHOPS
CHOSEN BY METHODISTS

BALTIMORE, May 22.-with the
election OF Rev. VIM. A. Anderson, OF
New York, and Rev. John L. Nuelson.
OF Berea. O., 10 be bishops OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, two OF
the eight vacancies In the board OF
bishops are filled. The voting will be
continued at today's sessions OF the
general conference and the remaining
six will probably be chosen before the
evening session.
The election OF Rev. Edwin II.
Hughes, president OF De Pauw uni
versity, is looked for on an early bal
lot. The other leaders In the ballot
ing are Rev Charles l.. Goodell. of Cal
vary church, New York, and Rev. Ho-
mer Stuntz, OF Madison, n j.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
WOODWARD GIVEN
OVER TO TRADE
RESIDENCE DISTRICT IN clTYs
MAIN ARTERY BEING RAPID
LY ENcRoAcHEo UPON.

Old residents OF Woodward-ave. are
deploring another indication Of the
concentrating OF the thoroughfare
in the destruction OF some OF the mag
nificent old shade trees that have
stood on the west side OF the avenue
between Alexandrine and Willis, since
the oldest inhabltant was boy.
\ new block Of stores is TO be erect
ed and the big trees, elms and pop
lar. have had to go because they were
lr.ke way.
That portion OF Woodwardave. IL
fbeing built up more and more by
stores and garages each year, and IT
al fears to be a matter OF only few
liars until what was once the proud
est residence street OF the city Will
be given over 10 trade entirely.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
YOUNG BOYS PRANK
RESULTS IN LAWSUIT

The holiday pranks of Erdmar
Weichman were responsible for hii
appearance in Judge Donovan's court
Friday morning, where he appeared as
plaintiff In a damage suit against
Frank Collier Erdman is 10 years
old and Collier is a man OF family. On
ST. Valentines night, 1906. Erdman
entered Golfers yard and raped on
the house in a spirit OF fun. but Col
lier resented the intrusion, and threw
the lad out The boy claims Collier
used unnecessary force. kicking him
so severely that he is injured per-
manently. He is slight. little fellow.
and sickly looking Collier admits
putting the boy out of his yard, but
claims he was very gentle about II.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR sTeRRYs.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Double fu-
neral services over the remains Of Geo.
K. Sterry. the wealthy manufacturer.
whose son. George +. Sterry, Jr., shot
and killed him and then committed
suicide. and OF the patricide were held
today at the cider Sterry's home, I'm
West, Seventy-fourth-st, today. Miss
Rachel Blake. East Orange teacher.
whose approaching marriage to the
elder Sterry caused the tragedy. was
not present. After the services the
bodies were taken To Tarrytown, where
they will be Inferred in the family
plot In Sleepy Hollow cemetery:
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
NOT A MUMMY YET"
SAYS ADMIRAL EVANS

WASHINGTON, May 22.-President
Roosevelt Is making every effort TO
have Rear Admiral Evans made a
vice admiral.
Admiral Evans drove to the White
House today to pay his respects t.
the president. The latter was Ell
thusiastic- In his praise for the sue
fessful manner In which AIniIrai
Evans had conducted the cruise anG
the naval officer was beaming with
smiles as he struggled along or
crutches to his carriage.
They thought they were going TO
carry me home a mummy" he said.
but | fooled them. am feeling fair.
ly well now"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
WHO HAS WORK
FOR THIS WOMAN ?

Margaret Prentiss. aged 35, who
came from Belfast. ireland. seven
months ago, slept In police headquar-
tiers Thursday night, and Friday went
to Will Aliens mission for shelter.
The woman Is without a home and
utterly destitute. She claims she ep-
piled 10 the Associated charities for
work, but they refused TO assist her
She is strong and able. and willing
to work, she says. but being unac
uuainted with the city. has been unc
able TO ind employment. Anyone
having work for, the woman can find
her by 'phoning to Will Allen.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
Steamboat Express Trains. Grand
Trunk Railway Svstem
Grand

The Summer Service is now effec
tive. West bound train leaves Brush.
st. station sos p. m. daily. arriving
at Grand Haven at 1925 D. m. making
direct connection with the Crosby
Transportation Co, which arrives at
Milwaukee at $50 a. m. This train
will stop at the important stations be
tween Detroit and Grand Haven.
Passengers for Grand Rapids are
now landed In the handsome new up
town station.
Stateroom and Parlor Car reserva.
tons. City Ticket Office. l24 Wood
ward av Telephone NJ 80
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
HUGHES MEN THINK
THEY DESCRY VICTORY

CHICAGO. May 22.-Gov. Hughes
managers have opened headquarters
here. They say he will get 1875 votes
on the first ballot and they look for
his nomination on the fourth or fifth
ballot Taft, they say. will be short
100 votes OF nomination and when IL
is seen that Taft cannot win the Taft
forces will stampede to Hughes.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
oLAzIER BANK DIVIDEND.

STOCKBRlDGE. Mich, May "a
w. J. Dancer. receiver OF the Com
fnercial Bank OF Stockbridge, a Ola
zier institution, yesterday began to
pay the first dividend OF 20 per cent.
While IL is not definitely known yet,
IL is believed the bank will ultimately
pay so per cent.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
Sllrar Aluminium IaIh Moulds Free.

Individually Nodded desserts are now
considered the proper thing. The
moulds are hard 60 get outside the
large oities, but users OF JELL-O. the
Dainty Dessert. can get them absolute
~ free Circular In each package ex-
planning and illustrating the dlfcronl
patterns. JELL-O IL sold by all 5000
Rrocers at iOc per package DO not &C.
cept substitute or you Will be disap-
Solnted .---...-
The Detroit times., 1908-05-22

FLINT. Mich. May 22.-(Specisl.) -
NWorkmen at the Flint Brick Co.'S
sandpit today unearthsd q skeleton.
The police are investigating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
WANTS A REVISION.
Prof of Chicago University Delivers
 Interesting Address.

Chicago, May 23.-A revolution ary revision of or even the aboli- tion of the constitution of the Unit ed States was advocated by Prof Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago in an address delivered at the annual banquet of the Psi Up silon Alumni association of the northwest last night.
 Prof Zueblin spoke on "the funda- mental fallaey of our government.
 He illustrated his theory with criticisms of American political con- ditions. Next to the foolishness of our institutions he viewed with dis gust the lack of intelligence of the electorate. In fact he declared that the average Swiss herdsman is thousands of feet above the aver age American college graduate or business man in political intelli- gence."
 We have a habit of proudly ap- plying to ourselves a phrase about government of the people, for the people and by the people said the speaker. "We really think that it applies to us. We think that we elect our presidents; but We do rot.
 We think that we are governed by a congress which we elect. In reality we elect the members of a pleasant club which elects a speak CT. Car is a modest and made quate term 10 apply to the speaker of the house. Then there Is the senate. The senators sill soon be elected by popular vote. But why should they be elected at all7 The senate is a sort of vermifOrm ap- pendix to the body polite.
 ''In short. we are the most hide bound. minimizing people that ever were so conceited as to attempt self government"
 The professor prophesied the com ing of woman suffrage and also de elared that workingmen are pTacti- eally as much disfranchised as the women.
 Prof Zuehlin closed hy telling his hearers that the constitu ion is an eighteenth century document and hy | its influence is keeping our laws in ! the same century. He advocates it's radical revision or its abolition and the subs tuition of an unwritten con- stitution such as EnEiand's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
Investigating Holmes, Death.

Chicago, May 23.-The death of Robert c. Holmes. purchasing ageT for the Commonwealth Edison com pany, was not cleared yesterday but the investigation narrowed down to two evenly balanced theories. One Is that Holmes, after a display Of money and his iewelry in several bar rooms. was followed by clever and high class "Jackrollers into the al- ley of Adams street leading to the rear entrance of O'Connoris buffet in the Republic building. There he was assaulted and robbed. The blow. as a result of his weak phy- sfeal condition. killed him. The other theory Is that Holmes came 10 bis death as the result of stroke of spoplexy and a fall. and that his body was robbed later by alley loaf CTS. No definite elews have devel- oped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
COAL FOR STEAMERS.
A Good Many Tons Needed to Make
 Atlantic Trip.

In view of the record breaking run just made by the Lusitania, it might be interesting to some to know the amount of coal consumed by big steamship on trip across the ocean. On the trip from Queenstown to New York. which started at noon Novem- her 3. and finished of Sandy Hook at 1:l4 a. m., November s. the total distance run was 2,7S1 knots; the time 4 days. IS hours, 40 minutes; the longest days run SIS miles, and the average speed of the whole voy- age 24.25 knots. The daily coal con sumption for the four complete days was 1 .O90 tons. Of course all these figures were surpassed in the last trip. Just here it is interesting to note how exact is the art of design ing fast steamships, as shown by the fact that the estimated coal con sumption when the designs were drawn was HOO tons average per day. The total bunker capacity ol the Lusitania is 6,200 tons, or suf- ficient at this rate of coal consump- ton to carry the ship 500 miles far  ther than the distance from Queens town to Sandy Hook. On the voyage referred to the actual amount of coal consumed for the engines was 4,5T6 tons, while eighteen tons was con. suuled by the galleys, etc. It should be noted that the mean draught oi the ship was about thirty-two feet and her displacement about 36,00O tons. The weather throughout the trip is described as having been the average mid-Atlantic winter weather with strong winds and boisterous sea. During the first half of the voy. age the mean speed was 24.65 knots but a furious southwesterly gale served to reduce the speed for the last twenty-four hours just below twenty-three knots. and to bring down the mean average of the whole trip to 24.25 knots.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
MAY BE A LEGACY
But Superintendent Beach Knows
 NoihlDg About It.

Michael Griffin, who gave his ad- dress as 193 South Leonard street, is under the impression that he has fallen heir to legacy of about $l4,- 900 in English money or about f2,- SO0., Griffin himself is authority for this statement. His beneficiary was an uncle named Maurice Kane whom he said died in place called Can terbury. New Zealand. Griffin has two brothers, Patrick and John, but apparently their uncle left them nothing. MT Kane lived in Kerry before he emigrated to New Zea- land many years ago and he died a bachelor.
 Griffin was asked how he came by the information of his good luck and he said that he received a let ter telling him about it from Super intendent of Police Beach. MT
 Beach, he said, got the news from the chief of police of the town In
 New Zealand when Mir Kane died and it was quite evident from Grif- fms words that somebody in that country was in a terrible state or
 mind to locate the heirs of MT Kane.
 He wanted to know how he would
 communicate to the folks In New
 Zealand and he was referred to hair
 a dozen lawyers.
 Now the other side of this story has far different complexion. Sup erintendent Beach was asked If he had communicated with Griffin as Griffin had stated and he said that all he knew about the man was that | he called at the police station yes I terday afternoon with letter ad- dressed to the chief of police of Can | terbury, New Zealand, and asked II 1 that address would reach that indi, vidual. He was informed that It | certainly would if there is such ar
 individual and Griffin left the DO lice station. As for informing him about legacy falling to him from
 a deceased relative in New Zealand
 or any other place, MT Beach said he knew nothing about that oni! that he gave Griffin no such glad
 tidings, g ad as he would be to DC
 able to do so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
TELEPHONE THIEF
Berbert E. Parker Bad Key 10
 Fli Money Rox.

Herbert E. Parker, slick and trim looking, was in the city court to- day charged with theft of $9.65 from the Southern New England Telephone company on two occa- sions, May 22 and May 3. He pleaded guilty and he was asked 10 take the stand to make any explana- tion he wished.
 He did not care to say anything and then he was asked a few ques- tions by Assistant Prosecutor NC Grath. He denied that he has been committing thefts of this nature dur- ing the past year. He was positive of this. He said he was here about the time of the big fire in February, 1902. and that he came here again the first week in May because he had not been here since and he wished to see how the. town looked after the fire. MT McGrath tried to get him to admit that he came here for the express purpose of robbing the cash box in pay telephone booths, . hut he insisted such was not ms purpose.
 He was asked about the key which he used to open the cash box ana he said he made it himself Tn New Britain. He denied ever working ID the lock factory in, that town but admitted that he worked there TOT E. c. Judd, whose business he dld not state. MT McGrath seemed to have had some good authority for insisting that the man worked TOT inc Corbins of New Britain, the great lock and key makers, but Par ker said he was never in tnelr eni, ploy, He also said that he has no' worked in year and that he has lived with mother and brother on Union street, Bridgeport. Parker would not admit that he had roDpeo1 more than one telephone booth ano that is in the Buckingham pharmacy There he was recognized by William Madden. a clerk, as one whom Mad den had seen in town some time ago The fellows actions aroused Mad den's suspicious.
 MT McGrath asked him how ne came to find that his key woulc onen the cash box in the telephone
 
 booth at the Buckingham pharmacy and Parker said he did not know | would open it until he had succeeded in opening it. Whether or not I would open other cash boxes II other telephone booths he did no know.
 MT McGrath's questions were founded on information given D! John D. Veitch, local manager fol the telephone company, and 1t seem ed that somebody had been tappint the telephone booth cash boxes th' past year and that the telephone company has in this way lost con siderable money.
 Parker was committed to jail fo 30 days and fined ST and costs oi each charge. He was arrested h Detective Kennaugh as he was leav ing a barber shop In Exchang' place. puffed. powdered and shaved at the expense of the telephone com pany. H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
THE THIRD DEGREE.
Criticism of the Way It Is Workcd
 by Some Police.

Criticism Of the way IC ls "oiASu
 by Some Police.
 The third degree is a subject which at times has been much dis- cussed and often has been sevefeiy criticised, says an exchange. IL is used in both the small and large cities and has been an et- fective method in forcing confessions. "A young man over in New Jersey has confessed to a triple murder. It may be that he is guilty. Indeed, circumstances are strongly against him and 1t would be hard for him to avoid conviction in any cvent-In- less something developed that, rom almost any angle. seems improbable. At the same time 1t should be borne in upon the community that his con fession, obtained as it was ny sub iecting him to what is known in po- lice parlance as the third degree, IS not proof that he Is guilty, and, standing alone, 1t will not he con elusive evidence, unless he plead guilty in open court, which IS not likely, since he has repudiated his confession already. There is 10 question that hundreds of men have admitted guilt when they were en- tirely nnocent-admittcd it under pressure. It is the refinement or cruelty to charge man with in | famous crime, isolate him from ms | friends and then use every effort short of physical torture to eXtort an incriminating declaration. This man was dressed in the bloody garments of victim, and was made to swear on the Bible, as if the taking of testi- mony under oath were function of the police, and, being rather weak in mind at best, he finally broke down under the strain. Isn't 1t time to ask the question whether In this country the presumption of inno- cence still obtains before conviction by a jury, or whether an accused ptr son is presumed to be just what the police suspect him of being? As a natural result of the persecution to which this particular defendant was subjected, sentiment Ia his favor has already been created, aud, as- suming that he is guilty, his conyic- ton has, perhaps, been made harder by the over jealous individuals who placed him under arrest"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
schooner Went Ashore.

Highland Light. Mass. May D. The schooner Mary L. CrOsby of Bel fast. Me. loaded with paving stones and blocks. vent ashore at Nsusst station ezriy to-day. and xas % bad ly damaged that it is believed taere is no chance to save her Captain W. J. Atuood and the crsv of sIx men were saved One Of she planks of the vessel sprang shortly after grounding and she filled rapidly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
F.lrh.nks.. Hendauarters.

Chicago. May zs.-Hesdauartsrs for the campaign of yics-President Charles w. Fairbanks for the Fresi- dential nomination at the coming re publican national convention was opened last night by Joseph B Real ing of Indianapolis. at the AuditOTi- um annex Senator James A. Hen snway of Indiana. it vas snnoaneed. next week win assume personal skarEs Of the headquartsrs-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
STILL TALKING PEACE.
Last Night Was a Quiet One Among
 Cleveland Strikers.

AitNtldItu
 Cleveland, O., May 23.-Marked by a night of absolute quiet in con- trast with the violence of the pre- ceding twenty-four hours, negotia- tions for peace in the street car strike were continued this morning. The declination of Glen K. Shurtlif to act as their arbitrator brought with it the necessity of further dis cussion of a name to complete the proposed arbitration board.
 Only the matter Of the disposition of the men pending the arbitration proceedings prevented vote on tEe arbitration articles being taken last night.
 President Dupont refused to ac- cept Avery's suggestion that the strikers. pending arbitration, take their old positions. An alternative suggestion that the arbitration board at once decide the position of the men during arbitration was also re- jected by President Dupont Of the Municipal Street Railway Go.
 The company formulated articles  of submission to arbitration to 50 to the men to-day. together with a counter proposition that pending ar bitration enough men to complete the service will be taken hack, those hired losing their seniority.
 It is the opinion of vicc-Prcsident Behner and President Farssey of the local union that the men will em- phatically vote down the arbitration proposal of the company. The vote will be taken to-day. The mea will vote "yes" or mo" upon a pro3osi- ton to submit to full arbitration their seniority rights. aud the bInd- ing force of the Cleveland Electric Railway Co.'S labor agree.nen; upon the new company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
ST JosEPH's CONCERT.
Splendid Programme Arranged for
 Sunday Night.

Tomorrow night is the night. and the Jacques opera house is the place. the occasion being the grand concert which is to be given under the aus pices of the St Joseph's T. A. society. The admission is % cents. reserved seats being 10 cents extra. The lat ter can be obtained at the Jacques box ofiee. The following programme speaks for itself: The Poli stock company in a number with David Hartford and Susan Van Duzer in the leading roles; Robert Gilman in H. frustrated songs; Mrs James Clancy. vocalist: John Green, mandolinist: Miss Gertrude Reed, soprano; James Clancy, recItations: Edward Downey. tenor: the A. B. c. Quartette: 0lyn- pia orchestra. and moving pictures. Prof Grattan will act as accompanist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
Negro shot to Death.

Columbus, Miss. May 23.-Iae Watson, the negro who killed po- IIceman while at Meridian, Thur day, was shot to death 5y sheriff s posse. about eight miles west Of Co., lumbus. yesterday. Watson was b. cated near waverly and chased into the woods by a sherif's posse. When surrounded he fired on the pose. which then riddIed his body witn bullets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-23
TRAFFIC RETURNS.
Loss of Freight Earnings a Little
 Orrr 25 Per Cent.

New Haven. May 23.--Trafie re- turns of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad 70 for tas first tvo weeks In May. show about the same condition of railroad busi- ness in southern New England indus tries as in April. Gross freight earn ings compared with last Tear in ac- tual operation show loss of some what more than 2s per cent. passen- ger gross earnings. however. holding up well. vith a loss of oaly sboul or [ per cent
 The trolley system in ConnsctiC1t is about holding Its own. vhilc the froIleg system in MzsSs 1usstts Is showing a small but poSitive saIn- The best indication of improved bTsi- ness on the system fs on the Rhoie Island trolleys of the company where heavy nei lossss early ln the gear have heen considerably reduced