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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
IMPERIAL FAMILY
|. DONE IN BRACELET
COURT JEWELER FINISHES NOV.
Ell PRESENT FOR KAISER TO
GIVE EMPRESS.

BERLIN, Dec. 1.-The court jewell
er has just finished what he calls the
imperial family bracelet, for the en-
press. II consists OF seven medallions
and q pendant Each medallion con-
tains portrait Of one Of her majesty 9
seven children, taken In bahyhood. and
painted on ivory.
The medallions, which are no larger
than an American fve-cent piece. are
encased In gold, and surrounded by
brilliants alternating with precious
stones, the color of which corresponds
with the special liking of the particu-
lar child.
The portrait OF Princess Victoria
Louise Is set In the center OF the
bracelet, and as the young girl Is very
fond OF blue, turquoise and diamonds
form the decorations OF the medallion.
The crown princes favorite color IL
red, and beautiful rubies intermixed
with brilliants are set around his me-
dallion. The other princes colors are:
Green that Is emeralds; pink. that Is
coral; dark blue. that is sapphires;
yellow, that Is topaz, etc.
The kaiser's portrait Is used as a
pendant. His favorite colors are black
and white. the colors Of Prussia. The
court jewellers secured some excellent
black diamonds from German East Az
RIGA for the medallion. alternating
with diamonds OF the purest white.
Altogether the court jeweler used
two hundred and flfty-three diamonds
and as many colored stones In this
unique bracelet, which. by the way,
may be used as diadem around the
forehead, such as the old Empress
Augusta used to wear.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
NINE. STE|NHE|L IS
GIVEN A SEVERE
GR|LL|NG
POLICE TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO
KEEP PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION
WITHIN soUNps-NEWsPAPER's
THEORY OF CRIME.

PARIS. Dec. 1.-Madame Steinheil.
the Partisan beauty whose name 10
linked with the sudden and myster-
ious death OF the late President Faure.
was subjected to q severe examination
today by which II was hoped by the
police some light might be thrown
upon the sensational murder Of her
husband and her motherin-law, Mad
anne Jeppy.
So wrought up are the emotional
French people Of Paris that extraor-
binary precautions were taken today
to see that the demonstrations OF the
people did not get beyond the bounds
OF the police.
II was feared this morning that
Madame Steinheil might break down
under the ordeal which was prepared
for her. The project OF police was de-
termined not to spare the woman In
view Of the sidelights which have
been thrown on her character since
the sudden deaths Of two members OF
her household last spring.
The examination OF Nine. Steinhsil
will be continued tomorrow. and. AZ IL
usual In such cases, the utmost Sc
crecy II bsing preserved by the police
and the examining magistrate 30 that
possible clues might not be rendered
worthless
NJ. Aubin. counsel for the suspected
woman. II going to retire from the
cass. He made this known yesterday
and later supplemented II with the In
formation that he desires to turn the
work over to = special assixe advo-
cate. NJ, Aubin declared today that
the primal motive for his declaration
10 that he took the case before II pre-
scented q criminal aspect and now the
outlook tends to show so much work
In view that he will not be able to
handle II In proper manner.
The political ramifications In the
case are growing daily. The Lbre
Parole In Its edition today boldly de-
clares that NJ. Stsinheil was murdered
In order that certain letters written
by the late President Faure might be
secured. That, declares the Libre
Parole, gives q reason for the chaotic
appearance OF the Steinheil apartments
after the crime, where every nook and
Granny and piece OF furniture had
been turned topsy turvy and search
ed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
g. Years Old, Bot
Brings 7zvo Deer
From, North Wood,

MORLEY, Dec. William O.
Mitchell, who recently celebrated his
elghty-sixth birthday and who Ii pop
ularly known throughout Mecosta
county as Uncle Billy" has just re.
turned from hunting trip to the
north woods where he shot two deer.
Though he shot many deer In this
vicinity during the pioneer period he
Is proud OF his recent feat Despite
hts advanced years he is very active
and enjoys outdoor sports.
Mr.. Mitchell Is an old pioneer and
came from Saratoga county, N. Y, to
Michigan in 1s43 and settled on the
old state road near Morley. His nGmo
Is closely associated with the history
Of Mecosta county. His son. Ira p.
Mitchell, was the first white child
born in this county. He made the
frst efforts at agriculture and II was
through his experiments that the FALL
acy OF the superstition that this sec
ton was useless for agricultural pur.
poses was proven.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
SCHNEIDER STILL
SEEKING THAT S4s

Louis S. Schneider, undaunted by
tworebuffs, Is still pressing his bill
OF $45 upon the city officials for the
payment OF the band he hired to well
come home the pennant-winning Tt
gers. In letter to the council, Schnei-
der comments sarcastically upon the
contrast accorded himself and Mayor
Thompson. He says:
Your committee on claims and ac-
counts did not even accord me a hear.
Ing, although a claim made by dis
tinguished citizen and public official
for travelling bags presented TO the In
dividual members OF the team was
promptly paid. | argue that II was
proper to pay for these bags, but |
cannot see why, II 1t was proper to
pay for such presents, II was not also
proper TO pay for the band that well
coined the Tigers home.
You may thing that TO pay this bill
would invalidate the tax levy, but even
So should be accorded hearing. |
would request that you instruct your
committee on claims and accounts 10
accord me a hearing, and, IL my claim
Is then decided illegal, will cheerful
ly. as a taxpayer, pay my portion of
the amount allowed for the travelling
bags and thus avoid danger OF invali-
dating the tax levy"
What Schneider means about the
tax levy is too deep for the aldermen.
but they will probably give him the
hearing asked. The travelling bags Sc.
lected by the mayor cost S286.
In after ypara N Ia AWHILE hard 90
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
CHIEF Of POLICE
MEETS A TRAGIC
DEATH
He DISAPPEARS FROM SMALL
CRAFT IN FRISCO BAY-oTHgR
OCCUPANT OF BOAT TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. Is q. m.
William J. Biggy. chief OF police,
was lost overheard from the police
boat Patrol between Belvidere and
San Francisco shortly before midnight.
The only other occupant OF the po-
lice launch was William Murphy, the
engineer. Murphy missed the chief
when the boat was about half way
across the bay back to the city. 4
search OF the small launch showed NJ
traces OF the chief and Murphy put
on full speed and made for the dock.
He reported the loss OF the chief ar
once on his arrival and was taken
into custody.
Reports Immediately gained circula
ton that the chief had committed sui.
eide.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
CASTRO CAN So
THROUGH FRANCE

PARIS, Dec. because il is under
stood that he is Ill. President Castro,
of Venezuela. who Is en- route TO
Europe. will be permitted to land on
French soil IL he SO desires and pro-
coed to Germany by land. But in no
case will he be permitted to enter
Paris. This situation obtains because
Castro dealt with French diplomats In
an Indifferent manner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
STRIKE THREATENS
ON pennsylvania
RAILROAD
ENGINEERS ASSERT THEY HAVE
NOT BEEN GIVEN RECOGNITION
--oFFlcIALs DECLARE DisciP.
LINE 10 REASON.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 1.-Trouble has
arisen between the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers and the Penu'
sylvania railroad, affecting particu
larry the lines west OF Pittsburg.
While the men assert that their gen
eral board has not been given proper
recognition In efforts to settle griev
ances. the company maintains that the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
A Dangerous Operation.

surgeon No one who takes DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected TO
this frightful ordeal. They work &c
quietly you don't feel them. They
cure constipation, headache, bilious
ness and malaria. Al z. c. Kinsers
Central Drug Co.'S. and Gray & Wor
cester's drug stores.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01

A youth who was smoking a cigar
cite near the monkeys cage, took an
other from his pocket Would IL do
an harm" he asked, III | should OFFER
him one?" Not Bit" responded the
attendant. He wouldn't touch II. A
monkey isn't half as pig a fool as he
looks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
IS SUCCESSFUL

NEW YORK, Dec. Mrs. Eleanor
Merron Cowper. the playwright and
actress, who shot herself In the Hotel
st. Regis last Friday after writing
several dramatic farewells, is dead at
the Presbyterian hospital.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-01

In after years IT Is awfully hard for
husband and wife TO agree on dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29

this sweet pastoral symphony the nrst
verse gives the air. when 1t tells US there
is no want to the man who lives under
the shepherd care Of God. In the sue
ceeding verses the harmony Is worked
out. and the music in all its completeness
is rendered effectively. O trem-
bling heart. look away and look up!
Tell us no more of your tears, your Iail.
ures, or your sins; but tell US. Oh, tell
u.s. of the all-sufficiency OF Jesus, and
how your needs have been the foil OF His
deliverances. Sing again the old song OF
how all wants are swallowed up In the
shepherd love Of God. And emphasize
each He as you say again the psalm OF
childhood and Of age"
How to Help the Leader.
Tell the story of Gen. GaribaIdi in 1881.
who was marching home with some Of his
troops and met a Sandman shepherd who
was anxious over the loss of q lamb out
of his flock. Garibaldi at once set his
staff to searching for it An expedition
was organized to scour the mountain in
search of the little lost lamb. but no lamb
could be found. and at last the soldiers
were ordered to their beds But the next
morning Garibaldfs attendant found him
still asleep and beside him under the
coverings the little missing amb. While
the others had slept Garibaldi himself
had kept up the search until he found the
lamb and brought 1t to his tent.
Parallel Passages.-Isaiah, Xviii: Ills;
Psalm, xviii 80 So; Psam, cvi:9: Psalm.
cvii:7.S: Isaiah, Kill: John. x:2,3: Psalm.
xlviii:14; John, xvi:13; Isaiah. xlii:l6:
Psalm cxxxix 1921.
Hints to the Leader-The Endeayor
Hymnal-16 81, AZ. 81, 65. 70. 81, 1O2.
Open your meeting by asking all to re-
peat the Psalm in concert slowly together.
without Bibles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29
new PASTOR INSTALLED
DIR. CHARLES WOOD AT CHURCH
OF THE COVENANT.
Rev. w. II. Roberts, General Mod
orator Of Presbyterian Church,
Gave Principal Address.

Under the direction Of the Presbytery OF
Washington City and in the presence OF
many local Presbyterians, Rev. Dr.
Charles Wood was last night installed as
pastor of the Church of the Covenant,
Connecticut avenue and N street Rev.
Charles Alvin Smith, pastor of Peck Me-
mortal Chapel and acting moderator OF
the local presbytery. presided. The install
lation sermon was preached by the moder-
ator of the Presbyterian Church in Amer
lea, Rev. William Henry Roberts Of Phil
adelphia- Rev. DR.. Wallace w. Radcliffe
pastor Of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, delivered the charge to the
new pastor and Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Kelly,
pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church,
the charge to the congregation. At the
close of the service the church members
extended the right hand Of fellowship to
the new pastor
After the opening hymn and an invoca-
ton by the presiding pastor, Rev. B. F.
Bittinger. stated clerk of the presbytery,
read passage Of Scripture. and that was
followed by prayer by Prof. E. K. Raw
son. The installation sermon by Moder-
ator Roberts followed.
Il am called upon tonight to install one
who has rendered efficient ministerial
service in the chief city of Pennsylvania -
he began. ''In that service he endeared
himself as the shepherd of souls and the
leader Of many to faith in Christ" He
next mentioned the dead pastor and re-
called the esteem in which he was held
by the congregation
The words Of John, xiv, 6: Il am the
way. the truth and the light" were taken
for the text and the moderator proceeded
to consider each of the three attributes
therein mentioned. First, he pointed out
that Christ was morally supreme, that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29
Baptist Young Peoples Union.

The board of managers Of the District
Union Of Baptist Young Peoples socie-
ties held an executive meeting last Mon
dav. the first regular monthly meeting
since the organization of the unions In
January. The board consists of the officers
Of the union, two representatives from
each society and Baptist pastors. Ihe pres
ident. Rev. John Compton Ball. was In the
chair The meeting, 1t Is declared, eAhlolt-
ed the earnestness with which the unlteo
movement will be carried on.
1t was decided to present the provisional
constitution, adopted at the time or Or
eanizat;on, for final adoption at the next
quarterly meeting Of the union. "lthou'
any changes. The society signifed its
Willingness to join the Young People,
Missionary Movement in response to q
request by Mr.. Edward Tarring, chair
man of the organization committee, and
elect delegates from the union; was
also decided to present for adoptlon al
the next quarterly meeting resolutions al
ready adopted by the Christian Endeavor
Union, to the effect that places be selected
for picnics and excursions where there is
no LIQUOR sold, either on the grounds or
the boat.
Mr.. r. A. Bogley was elected transpor-
tation leader for the union for the con-
vention which will be held In Cleveland
next summer. The trip from here is by
way of Niagara Falls. including stop
overs at Mauch Chunk, along the Lehigh
valley to Watkins Glen, Buffalo, and
thence to Cleveland by boat on Lake
Erie. Arrangements have been made to
allow some to return by going to Toronto.
down the ST. Lawrence to Au Sable
Chasm. Lake George, and down the Hud-
SON to New York city. Many have al
ready signified their intentions Of going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29
HOLD ANN|vEaSA SERVICES
THE METROPOLITAN BAPTIST
CHURCH Is 80 YEARS OLD.
Jubilee Social Was Held Last Night.
Special Program for Tomorrow.
Has Had Nine Pastors.

In celebration of the thirtieth anniver-
sary Of its organization, the congregation
Of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9Th
and streets northeast, are holding spe-
cial services. to be brought to a close to-
morrow.
Thursday was the anniversary date and
the prayer meeting that evening was
turned into a jubilee. Last night an an
niversary social was held. The special
guests of the evening were the surviving
charter members. only five Of whom are
still members Of the church. Ten others
are still alive, but have gone to other
communities. Bentley p. Murray Of the
navy department told OF early days in the
church, and Rev. J. Compton Ball. pastor
also made an address. A musical and
literary program was carried out and re-
freshments were served.
Tomorrow the church services will be
made anniversary celebrations. For the
j. Compton Ball on 1.-The Church a
Brotherhood' is announced, and In the
evening, Rev. ]. Benjamin Clayton will
talk on Basic Baptist Beliefs"
In 1871 a Sunday school was started In
a frame building at 7th and A streets
eventually Baptist church. This build
ing Graded successfully three churches,
the Metropolitan Presbyterian, Metropoli.
tan Baptist and Epworth Methodist.
From that Sunday school sprang an or
ganization called the Metropolitan Bap-
fist Association, which purchased a lot
on the corner of 9Th and A streets north
east for 81 600, on which 1t built a chapel
costing $2,2O6. February u, 1878, thirty
years ago. Thursday evening. the Metro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

In the report of the council, presented
during the recent International Brother
hood convention held in Washington, the
statistics of the growth Of the junior de-
partment of the organization shows that
eighty-one new charters were granted to
chapters during the fiscal year ending
September Is. and fifty-four probationary
chapters organized. as against forty-six
for the year 1906; the number of dormant
chapters revived during the same period
being thirteen. making total of 1853
active chapters added to the junior de-
partment during the fiscal year.
officers for the ensuing year for the
Brotherhood Chapter of st. Luke's Church
have been elected as follows: Director.
Henry p. Slaughter: vice director, George
w. MCKENZIE; secretary, Clarence E.
Brent; treasurer. John w. Howe.
The committee on MONDAY services. to
be- held under the auspices of the Wash.
ington Brotherhood chapters at the
tween 18th and 14th streets northwest,
during the approaching Lenten season.
announces the following speakers: March
10, II and II. Rev. William Meade Clark,
editor Southern Churchman. Richmond,
Va: March ID. Rev. George F. Dudley.
16. Rev. George H. McGrew. DID,, Grace
Church Woodside. Md: March II, Rev.
Richard p. Williams. Trinity Church,
Washington: March 49, Ri. Rev. Charles
P. Anderson. bishop of Chicago; March
10. Rev. William L. Devries. st. Mark s
Church. Washington; March 20. Rev. DR..
George Williamson Smith ex-president
Trinity College; March 1921, Rev. DR..
Reese F. Alsop, st. AIMS Church, Brook
Ign. N. Y; March 80. Rev. DR.. c. Ernest
Smith. st. Thomas Church. Washington;
March 81. Ri. Rev. C. X. Nelson. bishop
of Atlanta; April 1-3. Rev. DR.. Charles c.
Pierce. chaplain U. S. A.; April go. Rev.
DR.. w. C. Richardson. st. James Church,
Philadelphia; April 10. Rev. G. Freeland
Peter, chaplain Brotherhood Of st. An
drew.
Bert T. Amos attended the winter meet
ing of the National Council of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew. which was
held at the Church Missions House, New
York. last Wednesday. October 14-16
were fixed at this meeting as the dates
for holding the next national convention
of the organization, to be held in Mil
Waukee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-29
always righteousness

Righteousness always Righteousness.
never wrong.
see how roughly an hireling shepherd
would treat the little lamb who had gone
astray or who had got into trouble. But
our Shepherd stoops to comfort. Even
the nearness or danger OF death need not
alarm for He is with His own. There Is
a rod and a staff to defend and comfort.
Besides all this, the Shepherd defends
from enemies. Then as If all the other
shepherding were not enough He pours
His blessings In the oil of JOY upon the
head of his sheep. until the JOY OF His
own Is so great that it fairly overf1oweth
There is enough not only for itself, but TO
run over to others. Plenty of joy. No
scarcity.
Is it strange that the writer of such
song as this. the painter of such picture
poem, should record an explanatory VOW
at the close, Surely, l will dwell in the
house of such a shepherd forever? For
why would any wander from one so klnc
and tender and loving and powerful!
From F. B. Myers shepherd Fsalm."
'Three thousand years have passed
away since the sweet singer of Israei first
sang this psalm about the shepherd care
of God. Thirty centuries! 1t Is long
time. And in that vast abyss all the ma
terial relics of hia life, however carefully
treasured. have moldered into dust: The
harp from the strings of which his fingers
swept CELESTIAL meiouy' the ldltereo oah-
ner, which he was wont to uplift in the
name Of the Lord: the well-worn book of
the law, which was his meditation day
and night the huge sword, with which he
slew the giant; the palace chamber, from
which his spirit passed away to join the
harpers harping with their harps-ail
these lie amid the debris OF the ages. But
this psalm-though old as the time when
Homer sang or Scion gave bis laws. and
though trodden by the myrlads of men
in every succeeding age-is as fresh today
as il it were just composed In,
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politan Baptist Church was organized
with thirty-one constituent members and
took the property of the association.
After while the church bought the ad-
joining lot on the west side for 1000
and the present church building, costing
about $1,000, was dedicated Sunday
April 8. 1883. The last of the debt on
this structure was paid February 20, 1901
and the event was celebrated in the
church on the twenty-third anniversary
February q. 1901. The present member.
ship Is 375.
The congregation has had seven pas.
tors, four still living and three now dead
Rev. Stephen II. Mirick, the first pastor
commenced his work with the association
February 1s, 1877, and continued after
the organization of the church until his
resignation, December Is. 1878.
DR.. Joseph w. Parker began his pastor
at the age Of seventy-seven. Many called
him the grand old man eloquent" He
died at Los Angeles, Cal.
Rev. William M. Ingersoll commenced
his pastorate December 1, 1882, and re-
signed October %. 1884. to become the
pastor of East Capitol Street Church.
Rev. DR.. William H. Young began his
labors March 1, 1885. and was pastor until
November 1. 1890. He Is now pastor of a
church at Decatur. Ca, and publisher OF
a monthly magazine. the Bible Studio.
Rev. Green Clay Smith of Kentucky, a
man of national reputation, entered the
pastorate January 1. 1891, and remained
until his death. June %, 1895. He was a
lieutenant in the Mexican war and a
favorite of Gen. Taylor, brigadier gen.
eral Of cavalry in the civil war, member
of Congress. Governor Of Montana. and
ran for President on the Prohibition
ticket.
In the middle of January 1896, DIR.
Granville s. Williams commenced his
work. and continued until March 8, 1903
when he resigned to become the pastor of
large and prosperous church at Jack
son, Tenn. We learn that he Is at pres
emit in Los Angeles, Cal, having taken a
vacation from his church to improve the
condition of his health.
Inc present pastor, Rev. John Compton
Ball. began his service in this church
September 1, 1908. He is in the midst of
the campaign for building a new church,
for which the sum of $4,000 has been
raised, leaving balance Of $4,000 to be
raised.