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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
FINS FOR MINISTER CRANE.

st. Louis Globe Democrat The
resignation Of Minister. Crane, in re-
Spouse to request from Secretary Knox
cannot be otherwise than intensely
d;sagreeable to Mr.. Crane. He will
have great deal Of sympathy in his
embarrassment, but this sentiment
toward Mr.. Crane should not be &C.
companied by resentment toward
Secretary Knox. The offense that
caused the retirement Of Mr.. Crane
was nothing more serious than an in
discretion, but it was an indiscretion
Of the sort that cancelled his useful
ness for the mission assigned to him.
It must not be assumed the call for
Mr.. Cranes resignation was intended
as punishment, or an example. AL
though not set forth in the official
statement Of the case, it may be &C.
cepted as practical certainty that
the state department had heard from
the orient. and the intimation, was
that Mr. Cranes continuance in the
Chinese mission would be distasteful
to Japan. An intimation to this effect
would be sufficient to nullify Mr..
Cranes chances Of success in the in.
vestigations and negotiations he wal
expected to make. It may be as.
sumed that President Taft and Score.
tary Knox will regret the unfortunate
necessity of the case as much as any
Of Mr.. Cranes friends. But dis.
counted diplomat in an important mis-.
sion is worse than no diplomat. Mr..
Crane, unwittinRly. but none the less
effectually. discounted himself as q
possible minister to Pekin.
Mr.. Crane did not seek the mission.
He was selected for it by President
Taft because of his presumed fitness
for it. No one doubts he would have
made a splendid record, had he made
good start. But he made false
step at the outset. It was little
thing. from any viewpoint but that Of
diplomacy. From the diplomat,
viewpoint. under existing circum.
stances. it amounted to fatal error.
There is consolation for Mr.. Crane
He is not the first good man who hs,
thoughtlessly talked himself out of
job. Also he may reflect that he ca,
make more money and sleep bette,
nights while back at the famiiia
routine Of business.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

to stirring the consciences of those
within the church as Of those without t.
Mr.. Ostrom did effective, conscien-
tious work. He was not abusive, or
slangy or sensational. He put in long
hours and intense energy and an
amount of grey matter his critics
would find it impossible to eive on ac-
count Of limited resources. It seems
to US that he does not deserve to find
any lemons in the free will offering.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

1t is entirely probable that num-
Der of the insurgents will welcome
the opportunity to ally themselves
with the president, although few Of
them will at heart approve no measure
which does not originate with them
selves and which cannot be passed
cover the dead bodies Of the repub-
lican organization" in congress. 1t
is interesting to note. however, that
Senator Dolllver. of Iowa, is already
at work seeking to perfect measure
which shall provide for control by the
interstate commerce commission of
the issue Of securities BY interstate
carriers, and it is entirely likely that
other repubi' cans who voted against
the tariff bill will early seek an OPP
portunity to father some of the legis-
lation which the president has indica-
ted he will recommend to congress.
1t is, Of course, doubtful if Mr..
Taft, with all his optimism, expects
congress to accomplish anything like
the full legislative programme he has
outlined, but even If it adopts q
material part of his recommends
it will go far to satisfy that portion
Of the west which is disappointed in
the tariff revision and to strengthen
the president with class of republi-
cans who wer. encouraged by the in
surgents to expect too much and who
were. of course. disappointed.
Mr.. Taft is far too little Of the
politician to have devised his legis,a-
tive programme with any idea Of
bringing the insurgents into line. .
but that such will be the effect Of his
first annual message to congress and
Of the influence which he will exert
throughout the coming session seems
to be assured. and If he accomplishea
by his conservative and diplomatic
methods anything like as much as be
hopes for, the party will be in q posi-
tion to present united front to the
enemy when the autumn elections Of
1910 are at hand.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

St. Louis Globe Democrat: Mr..
Crane of Chicago loses the Chinese
mission because he talked too much to
newspaper, reporter, and it must be
added. to his credit, that he did not
try to save his office by declaring, ae
politicians generally do, that the re-
porter had misrepresented him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20
WORTHY OF HIS HIRE

The Review holds no brief for Rev.
Henry Ostrom. indeed it has since
come to our notice that the Review
was Disseminated against, rather than
for. by the management Of the recent
meetings. although with this the
evangelist had nothing to do. Be this
all as it may, however. we have never
had any sympathy with the sneering
remarks made about such workers..
especially in regard to the compensa.
tion they receive.
Mr.. Bryan receives from 5000 to
$500 for every speech, but the fol-
lowers Of Bryan are greatly incensed
If anyone criticises him therefor. Mr.
LaFollette, is no doubt deeply in
earnest. but he demands 500 before
be will 20 before an audience to tell
what he knows about Congress-. It
is all right. They are worth the
price. They get it. If they were
not worth the price they would not
get it.
Those who have had any thing to do
with our lecture course will tell you
that trey must spend eight or nine
4 hundred dollars to secure half dozen
suitable attractions.
Rev. Henry Ostrom was here for
about three weeks. He spoke twice
and sometimes three times day.
All the rest of his time except barely
enough for eating and sleeping. was
open to any and to all who wished to
talk with him concerning the revival
work. With him were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hills. pianist and q cornetist. The
three men worked throughout the cam
paign, the two ladies were here for q
\ shorter time.
The expense was as follows: A
first guarantee fund Of about $3.50 was
raised. This paid the preliminary
expense Of advertising and the ex.
penses of Rev. Ostrom's assistants.
During the meetings about $125 waf
raised at different collections which
was used to defray incidental expenses.
rent Of the opera house. printing pills
and other items. During the CLOSING
meetings free will offering wal
taken and this amounted. we are told,
to about $3.50. Less than $3.50 fol
! ali the expense of the three weeks
campaign in which from three to. fve
people were engaged. The Chautau
qua demands guarantee next year Of
$1,000 for q single week and then com
plains that it will lose money.
The truth is that we have heard
, this criticism as to the harvest
that Mr.. Ostrom reaps from no ont
who contributed to the fund. We die
hear nurnber Of those who gave say
that they wished he might have re-
ceived more.
We think too, that Mr.. Ostron
should be defended from the slur that
he failed to impress church members
with their duty aud their responsible.
u, bat rather intimated that church.
membership was convenient cloak
for wrong doing and hypocrisy. Nc
man who heard Rev. Ostrom but will
be able to refute this insinuation. He
devoted at least az much Of his time
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-10-20

Missouri farm lands. No bstter
grain and stock land anywhere. Write
for list and prices. Fulton Real
Estate Agency, Fulton, Missouri. SO 10
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
IN GALE SCENTER
We DON 7 FEEL IT
Southeaster Rearing on Lakes, But
Detroit Escapes It's Fury-Lower
Temperatures in Sight.

There is hope OF relief from the
present visitation OF slush for al least
- hours. according Co the latest
dope" from the weather office. The
outlook is for continued rain through
out the day and well into Tuesday.
There is a premise OF lower temper
atures by Tuesday night.
\ ripping southeast gale Is blowing
on Lakes Erie and Huron. The gale
Was not noticeable in Detroit Monday
morning. as this city was near the
center OF the disturbance. We may
get a taste of il, however. when Tue
storm passes across the state and M
into the Georgian Bay region. as per
schedule. The wind was blowing AZ
the rate of 80 miles an hour IN Port
Huron. Alpena and Cleveland. Mon.
day morning. and az Erie II attained
a velocity OF 40 miles
What started ont rs welcome llt
tie ante-Christmas snow storm, sun
day morning. was transformed into a
nasty drizzle shortly after noon. and
the beautiful" promptly took the
form of the slushiest kind OF siusD,
which made walking decidedly I'M
pleasant pastime. Incidentally. the
populace recalled that Il had rained
on no less than seven preceding sun.
Gays. all Of which. OF course. tended
10 put everyone in excellent hUmor'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
LEGAL WAR IN SIGHT.
Studebakers Will Try To Enforce Con
tract With EMF Co.

\ big legal contest is on between
the Studebaker interests and the EN-
+ co. Of Detroit. This has been pre
cipitated by the action of tho EMF
in annulling tho contract whereby the
Studebaker company was To marke.
81 cars manufactured b. the Detroit
concern
on Saturday. otto Kirchner and
Henry ~ Du1ield we're retained as
Detroit counsel FOR the Studebakers 10
prepare the case They will cooper
ate with Scott Brown, general @0uueel
for the Studebakers. and John s Mi.
Ter. OF Chicago.
To start the battle. Hayden Eames.
general manager of the Studebaker
company, Clement Studebaker. treas.
urer. and Frederick s Fish. chairman
of the executive board. came TO De
troit. They deny emphatically that
the Studebakers have failed TO Oh
serve their contract with the EMF
concern. and declare. to the contrary.
that great deal of money has been
expended In charging agency facili.
ties 20 care for the sale of these cars.
This assertion does not produce any
effect on the EMF management.
which has been anxious TO get away
from the dominance OF the Studebaker
interest in their company. IL is
claimed that the letter repudiating the
sales contract was written only after
the best legal advice had been taken.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
NOCLUE T0S300,000
JEWELRY THIEVES
Police of New York Absolutely at
Sea in Robbery at Hotel on
Fifth-Ave.

NEW YORK. Dec. i3.-Confessing
themselves absolutely at sea as TO The
rJbber or robbers who Saturday stole
Jew ely estimated by its owner. Mrs.
Joha ". jenkins. OF Chicago and New
icrk. 10 be worth 100000 from her
apaltme nts in the exclusive Hotel Lor'
Taire on Fifth-ave. the police today
se..t general alarm 20 every city IN
tnr country describing the jewels and
asking that the pawnshops be
searched.
The robbery Is one Of the biggest
in the history OF the city SO far as 4
hotel Job il concerned. and the police
department believes il was planned
long ago and that the thief or thieves
have trailed Mrs. Jenkins To- months
waiting FOR the opportunity that came
Saturday Police Inspector MacCal-
ferty. head OF the detective bureau. IS
in personal charge Of the work All
that Mrs. jenkins can tell them Is that
she had the jewelry in her apartments
Saturday. that she went out about :
o'clock. that her friend and compan-
ion. a Miss Russell. later went out.
that the jewelry was in case when
she left and that when she returned
the rooms We're in disorder contents
of bureaus thrown about the floor. and
case and jewels were gone.
The jewelry consisted OF diamond
necklaces. bracelets. earrings and
other ornaments. One OF the necklaces
consisted OF eighteen perfectly mached
stones. of exceptional size and bril-.
liancy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
NO TRACE OF GIRL.
Mysterious Couple Supposed To BE
,kidnapers Seen In Indiana.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dec. l3.-The
sixth day since the disappearance at
Alma Eellncr. s. dawnod with>no trace
O. '3'..,.g child.
Interest today centers in the pur-
sun ga Dso ids sfe.tu,-s ,uu4"e "i,d "A
child answering the description of the
stolen girl. who have been travelling
i'm wagon throughout southern In.
diana for several DAYS
Chief of Police Kramer and Sheriff
Gray, of Madison. have gone 10 in
torcept the couple. People who have
seen them sav the couple stated that
they were moving 10 Covington. Ky.
and that the child is their grand
daughter.
Fred kellner the father. shows
plainly the effect of the terrible strain
he has been under and Mrs. Kellner Is
in a state of collapse. II the child
has been kidnapped there is still no
word from her captors. There has
been no demand for ransom and no
message or any kind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
D. p. W. employees BANQUET.
GridIron Stunts Feature Entertain
nent Following Dinner.

Employees of the department OF pub
lie works gave their annual banquet
to Commits -ioner Haarer Saturday
evening in the Griswold House. There
were about | 90 persons present and
the dinner proper was followed by a
series Of gridirou stunts in which
local matters were handled in a series
OF burlesques
The first advertisement was caused
by the advent OF a band Of white wings
who turned out 10 be members of the
department stat These put on min
stre show which was followed ny a
travesty of ordinance day in Judge
Phelans court. George w. Clements
impersonatmg tho Judge. After a
number OF other stunts the speeches
We're I'm order. but here a surprise was
sprung on tho honorcd guests
Toastmaster Ed Bullock explained
that Commissioner Haarer was too
overcome with emotion 10 talk and a
speech purporting tn have been pre-
pared by tho commissioner was deliv-
ercd by Milton Palmer II was then
explained thar Mayor Breitmeyer had
a bad cold. so Charles II. Culver de.
iivered a burlesqun mayoral address.
George r. Codd was supposed TO have
sprained his ankle and Wills c. Rand
spoke for him. other speechs were
delivered by Frank Aldrich for Porter
Murphy. Thomas Hudson for Anthony
Pratt. Clarence A. Proctor for Fred w
Smith. Joseph Lougheed for Judge
James o. Muffin and Frank Shier for
Thomas +. Ray. Homer Warren was
allowed TO deliver his own speech.
The evening closed with the singing
OF song Then We'll stay on the
old payroll"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
ENDS DISSIPATED LIFE
BY STRANGLING HIMSELF
Grand Rapids Man Reads Bible Before
He Commits Suicide in His
Apartme

GRAND RAPIDS. Dec. l3.-Wm. II.
Carson. a shoe salesman who came
here from Batavia, y. y strangled
himself in his apartments here yester-
day
Over a ysar ago Carson came 10 this
city from Batavia 10 conduct number
OF bargain shoe sales shortly after
his arrival he was arrested and taken
back 10 Batavia TO answer TO a charge
Of wife-desertion Nindicatlng himself
he returned here and re-entered bust
ness.
Worrying constantly over his domes-
tic difficulties. Carson began spending
money with marked liberality. He
was arrested frequently on charges OF
drunkenness and for disturbing the
peace.
OF late he had been in a respondent
mood, constantly. He returned 70 his
apartments early this morning. and
shortly before noon a friend. calling AZ
the HAT. found Carson lying stone dead
upon his bed He had tied one end OF
his belt around his neck and fastened
the other end to his bed He strangled
himself 10 death.
Lying on a table at the side Of the
bed was an open Bible. Evidently
Carson had read the book just before
taking his life.
May this be your guide-Mother,
was written on the cover
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
M A r l N E
Steamer octorara Launched.

The Anchor Lines big new steamer,
Octorara. named like her sister ships,
the Juniata and the Tionesta, COR one
OF the rivers in Pennsylvania. was
successfully launched at the Wyan'
dotIe yards OF the Detroit Shipbuild
lag Co, Saturday. Miss Florence
Payne. daughter OF the presiden- Of
the Erie & Western Transport alton
Co. MAS sponsor The OctoraTa IS
practically a duplicate of the Jup,ata,
which is the flagship OF the Anchor
Line feet. She is Sol feet long over
all A. feet bean and IS feet deep.
There will be cabin accommodations
for $40 passengers and the carrying
capacity for freight will be $500 tons.
The Octorara will be put in commits
sion next season. Capt Edward
Martin WI DC in command and The
Chi2f engineer will be John Wise.
Capt. Mari n has formerly been IN
command II the Juniata
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
10 LAND A LA CADILLAC.

As Seui de- Ia Mothe Cadillac came
TO the site Of Detroit 200 aud odd
years ago With his voyagcurs aud
habitants In bateauX. so will Grand
Exalted Ruler J. L. Sammis and othe.
grand lodge officers OF the Elks come
here July IL. 1910 Big bateaux OF
the ancient patterns will be waiting at
the rhird-st dock when they arrive
here for the opening OF the Elks' an
nual reunion. and they Will voyage up
from Third-st 10 Woodward-ave. TO
the splash OF many paddles piled by
men In the costumes OF the old French
and Indians
That Is the first spectacle planned.
for the big affair and many more Will
follow IT, Following this first spec
tacle. the mayor and governor will
welcome the leaders Of Elkdom and
n great reception will follow.
l.. f. Williams. editor Of The
Friendly Elk" will act as secretary
81 the local committee of Elks in
charge OF arrangements for the re
union.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
MISER'S S1,100 FOUND.
Had Been Concealed Before He Died
Some Time Ago.

BIG BEAVER, Mich. Dec 10
While tearing down an old shed in the
rear OF his home here the other day,
Ed Harris found an old tin box.
He was greatly elated and surprised
when. tearing on the cover he discoy-
cred that the box contained 81 100.
The grandfather OF Harris. who lived
on the place until n died about 30
years ago, was reputed to be miser.
and while 1t was believed at the time
Of his death that he had buried and
hid money about the place, search for
hidden boards have been i'm vain.
The money found was in gold and
currency The currency being yellow
Tith age other heirs OF Benjamin
Surgis the rrpued mister. have made
claims for portion ~ the money. but
have been unsuccessful up 20 the pres
eut time more thorough search Of
ID" OLD homestead viii Dee made In IN
attempt 20 locate more hidden treas
fITp-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
FORCED TO WE'D. HUBBY SAYS.
Fort Wayne Soldier Wants Divorce
From Filipino Bride

Alleging that he was compelled to
marry his wife. dark-skinned Fill
pino girl. while her mother and two
male relatives braudished large
knives over his head 70 see that ne
went through the ceremony. Tomas
Morales. young Spaniard. now a sol
der at Fort Wayne. fled bin for
divorce In the circuit court SATURDAY.
afternoon. Tomas relates that ne
was spoonng with the eirl one nignf.
and admits that be- had just kissed
her. when her mother sprang ont
from a hiding place. and dee Jared Size
would Kill him unless be- married fhe
girl Al the same cline her brother
inaaw and another man. each armed
with knives declared that be- must
marry her Under the Circumstance.
Tomas says he WAS very duciln a-
be was led TO lite altar.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
CITY OWNERSHIP FOLK ACTIVE
Will Petition Council TO Submit Their
Scheme 10 People.

No action having been taken by the
common council To call an election for
the purpose Of voting on the question
of the municipal ownership and opera
ton of street railways. the Citizens
Committee ON Municipal Ownership Is
having initiative petitions printed and
will circulate these for signatures
within week. II requires the sigma
ture Of $4,000 voters 20 compel the sub
mission Of any proposition To popular
vote and the friends of municipal own.
ership are sure that they viii receive
that many.
Since Mayor Breitmcyer has de-
clared for an eightfor-a quarter rate
OF fare. the Democratic leaders are
/ turning toward municipal ownership
as Il platform for next years cam.
paiSn. William Il. Thompson has never
been public ownership advocate, so
that there is now some talk of Con
troller Frank Doremus as a possible
maycralty candidate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
Had Eur With Auto.

one of the numerous pleasantries
OF the Fasig-Tipton sale occurred
when. at the conclusion OF the sale oi
the Shult1 consignment. the veteran
horseman offered for sale an automo
lille that Auctioueer George BAN an
nounced was sired by Gasoline,
damned 10y Everybody. Al Thomas
started il at ST.. Senator Bailey bid 81
finally brought 81 900. however.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
lnstrnets Or cornoratIon Ia

WASHINGTON. Dec. 49, Secretary
OF the Treasury MacNcagh has issued
and mailed very comprehensive
statement for tho guidance OF the of
hcials OF more than 100000 corpora
tions in the United States in making
their returns i'm conformance with the
new corporation tax. Secretary Mac
Veagh's statement says the law ha1
two intents-frst, that it should he a
revenue producer for the government
and second 10 levy tax ~ one pei
cent on the net income of incorpora
lions as provided b. law,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Doc. f3-Pork Firm.
mess s251 % 90. r I.ard-Strong, mid
die vest spot. sl3 s0N14. Sugar-Raw.
duu. refined. quiet Coffee Rio No.
Z. on the spot. ~ a sssc Tallow-
Quiet: city. SIC. country. 6n6%c.
Dressed poultry Firm turkeys. 81
.25c. chickens l2ue6c; fowls i2d17iR
ducks ~ zoe. Live poultry Firm
geSe. l2iaC. ducks. l5c. fowls. i5c, tar
k.ty ia Sc, BOOSTERS roc. chickens,
I3isc. cheese quiet. fuii cream. spe-
.clals, In niSc, skiHs, specials, It5s
fult Skins. 80 By.
coffee options opened steady and un
changed 10 : points higher Butter--
Firm receipts 2.555, creamery. extra,
3tr. state dairy tubs. -5u 33c, imita
ton creamery Grsts 26N 80, Eggs be-
STEADY. rccelrts AMT nearby white
fancy. asa -. missed fancy. 32m3Nci
fresh urst~. . ~ zoe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
FORMER WARDEN
OF PRISON DIES
VIM. 1. Seaton Had Also Served IS
Postmaster of Jackson for
"a Years. II

JACKSON, Mich. Dec. l3,-Wm. L.
ScRton. Sc years old. formerly post
master of Jackson for "a years. and
warden OF the state prison for six
years. died this morning.
During his administration AS war
der of the prison he put into effect
many changes which worked Tor the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-12-14
o. S. GOVT BONDS.
PRODUCE.

business or Woodhridge-st was
ttte. slow IN getting stated this
morning. and there was nothing in
except few packages OF dressed poul-
try. the market was TO a great extent
nonunal Dressed hogs were marked
~ little, and calves. butter. eggs
rabbits, potatoes and country stun
generally We're rrm in tone The trade
vas not looking for any change in the
butter market this week From tho
tenor OF advires now coming tn. there
Is q probability that poultry. over the
holiday season. will average "A little
higher than n year ago