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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

Square Garden tonight with parade
of draught horses. and the final exhibits
and awards in the championship classes
for harness horses and hunters. Only
horses already awarded first and second
prizes were eligible, but these were OBJ
liged to appear. under penalty of for
feiting their cash prizes and ribbons.
Judge William III. Moore swelled his
unprecedented total Of winnings to
twenty-five firsts this afternoon. when
his bay geldings Robin Hood and Wal
Ienstein, took another blue in the class
for pairs in harness over hfteen hanos
high.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt retrieved. in a
measure, his poor success this season,
by winning, in record time, the Arrow
head cup for four-in-han6s driven from
a point on Riverside drive 91a miles dis
tant from the garden to the judges s
stand He covered the distance in thirty
eight minutes-ten minutes better than
the time made one year ago by Morris
X Hewlett, who finished second this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

IT,. lie, of visible candidates for the
.o,,r,iss,onerships grew longer last night
and knowing ones said there were
number of dark horses In the running
whose names will not be developed AT
This time. Some Of these are said 10 De
men I'm whom the President has great
confidence.
Friends and workers have added TO the
already long list the names OF FRANK
A. Sebring, A. Leftwich Sinclair. L. n.
Thomas, Oscar ]. Ricketts, and Clarence
r. Wilson Supporters OF William r.
Richards, District assessor. whose name
was withdrawn soon after Mr.. Wesrs
resignation because. as II was explained
he was a republican and not eligible Tor
the appointment, have. IT Is understood,
again entered him. this time as candi-
date for the commissionership vacated
by Mr. Masfarland.
A lawyer Of proven ability and a busi-
ness man are likely to be the next Dis
trict Commissioners Is the view of many
Who have analyzed the present situation.
The President, himself a lawyer OF dis
tinction, IL presumed to hold the opinion
that a place Of the Importance OF the
commissionership should be held by . man
well versed I'm the law. That the indus
trial life Of the District should as GER
tainly be represented in the coming ap-
pointment is the concensus OF opinion.
A number Of influential friends OF
Oscar J. Ricketts, last night entered his
name in the list of aspirants for one of
the commiss!onerships. At a conference
OF his advocates. a statement urging his
qualifications was issued
A. e. L. Leckie Has Backing.
There was also a conference OF infiuen-
tial hackers OF A. f. l.. Leckie last even
ing. at which II was decided 10 prese mt
him prominently to President Taft as a
candidate for one OF the commissioner
ships II was pointed out that besides
being a lawyer OF wide experience he IS
president OF the congregation OF the First
rrsbyterian Church, and for ten years
has been Superintendent OF its Sunday
His qualifications for the place were
named. The conclusion was reached that
lie would make a progressive and con-
scientious Commissioner.
The friends OF A. Leftwich Sinclair are
arranging TO have his claims for pre-
ferment set forth at the White House.
They say Mr.. Sinclair Is a citizen Of
high standing and a lawyer OF ability.
The indorsers OF Frank A. Sebring are
said to be legion. Mr.. Sebring IL an
official OF the Police Court and IL known
companion. He Is in full accord with the
plans for making Washington the great
est capital on earth.
The citizens OF Congress Heights have
come out strongly for Col. Arthur E.
Randle. described as "the man who builds
a town I'm one day" The residents OF
Pcrdle Highlands have also declared for
<-E Randle but II is not yet believed he
crculd consent to sacrifice his real es-
tate interests for the once OF District
Commissioners.
NJ Mcfarland at a public meeting re-
.nayysd 70 Col. Randle a. the man who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
TALKS TO APPRAISERS.
Collector Loeb on the Duties of Gus
toms Employees.

NEW YORK, November 13.-Wiliam
Loeb. jr.. collector of the port. spoke on
the duties Of customs employees last nigh;
at 81 dinner Of the fifty or more apprais-
ers who are here from Atlantic ports to
attend a conference of customs men
Newspaper men were excluded until after
Mr. Loeb had concluded his remarks.
Among those who spoke in public
Charles r. Skinner, an assistant appraiser
OF this port. criticised the present policy
of permitting valuable paintings by the
old masters to enter free. Those who i'm
ported them. he thought. were well able
to pay the duties. The dinner was gwen
by George w. Wanamaker, appraiser OF
the port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14

The atmosphere in the downtown districts where of
affairs congregate the candgt hours full of flying in
terrogaon points last night They directed at the double
RESIGNATION of Commissioners West and Mcfarland.
"The mystery it, the keynote On hand could
be heard inquiry why?
The ventred by that Mr. West and Mr. Mac
White House that the Pre
dent desired change denied by both Commissioners
and at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
BECOMES MAJOR GENERAL.


The rank OF major general in the armv
was conferred yesterday upon william n
Carter. in command of the Densrtr.,. -.
Luzon. in the Philippine Islands.
The retirement on account =, . -.
Maj. Cen John F. Weston. in con,nond
OF the Department OF Californi. 49,.
possible the promotion OF Gen. Carter to
become one OF the seven major generals
In the service.
Gen. Thomas n. Barry will take COM
mand OF the Department OF California
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
University Honors Dead Janitor.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. November 49,
Breaking a time-honored rule of the Uni
versity Of Cincinnati. unusual honors
were paid to the memory of Joseph
Frey, for a quarter Of a century janitor
of that institution, at the latter's funeral
today, which was held in the university
chapel, President Dabney making the
funeral Grafton. lever before had a
funeral been held at the institution.
though professors, students and scores
of others connected with the university
have died during the years OF its ex.
istence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
STATE TROOPS ON GUARD.
Kentucky Mob Threatens to Lynch
Two Prisoners.

SOMERSET, KY, November 13.-A COM
pany Of state troops has been placed on
guard around the Jail here as a result of
the formation Of a mob last night which
approached the Jail with the declared
purpose of lynching James Pierce and his
son Walter. who are alleged to have killed
Taylor Sullivan November 2.
The jailer and his deputies threatened
to fire on the mob and members of the
latter withdrew. Expecting further at
tack tonight, the troops were called out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
President PLAYS Golf.

After spending about three hours in his
ONCE. the President yesterday received
the German ambassador in the White
House. Later he went to the Chevy
Chase Club. where he played golf. Senator
Bourne being In the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
PROMOTION FOR PEARY.
Arctic Explorer to Be Made CAPTAIN
Next October.

Commander Peary. the arctic explorer.
will be promoted to the rank Of CAPTAIN.
October 90 1910. according to Assistant
Secretary Winthrop OF the Navy Depart
ment. On that date Capt. U. 8. G. White
will be retired on account Of age Peary
is the only civil engineer In the navy with
the rank Of commander and his promotion
to a captaincy will como as a natural ad-
vancement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
Killed by Collapsing Wall.

COLI.INSVILLE, Okla. November 13.-
Three men were probably fatally hurt
and sixteen seriously injured yesterday
when q wall collapsed at the Collinsville
brick plant. The wall was being repaired
when IL fell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW ENDS
Parade Of Draught Horses Feature
at Madison Square Garden.

NEW YORK. November 13.-The Ma
tionai horse show closed its twenty NTH
and most successful season ct Madison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
Candidates for District Commit issionership.

Candidates for District Commissionership.
James F. Oyster, merchant.
Alonzo Tweedale. District auditor.
Isaac Cans, merchant.
A. E. L. Leckie. lawyer.
w. Hartman Rapley, theater manager.
Chaplin Brown, lawyer.
Hopewell H. Darneille investments.
William ". Cox. banker.
c. c. Lancaster, lawyer.
Louis p Shoemaker, real estate.
William F. Guide, merchant
Oscar J. Ricketts,, insurance and surety.
Arthur E. Randle, real estate.
M I. Weller, real estate.
William Wheatley, retired capitalist.
Richard Sylvester, chief of police
I. M Stoddard, automobile dealer.
Frank P. Madigan, lawyer.
A. Leftwich Sinclair, special counsel D. c.
James L. Feeney. publisher.
Clarence R. Wilson, lawyer.
E. H. Thomas, corporation counsel.
William p Richards, District assessor.
Greed M. Fulton, lawyer.
Edward J. Stellwagen. banker.
Iohn F. Wilkins, hnancier.
Frank A. Sebring, Police Court official.
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LAWYER AND MERCHANT
MAY BE COMMISSIONERS
President Presumed to Favor Such Associa-
ton of Qualifications for Posts Made
Vacant by Macfarland and West.
LIST OF VISIBLE CANDIDATES
HAS MANY NOTABLE ADDITIONS

Frank A. Sebring, A. Leftwich Sinclair, E. H.
Thomas, Oscar J. Ricketts, and Clarence R.
Wilson Enter Fie1d.--W. P. Richards
Again an Aspirant for Republican
Seat on Board.
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WEATHER.

Fair today and Monday;
little change in temperature;
light winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
Story Told by Survivors:

The only men to escape were those
near the main shaft when the fire start
ed. They declared that a careless miner
had thrown a torch on a bundle OF hay
used to feed the mules stationed in the
mine. No attention was given the smol-
dering hay for a few minutes. Then two
miners threw the burning mass on a cart
and started toward the main shaft, about
100 feet away.
Before IL was reached small explosion
occurred and In q few minutes the -
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
GOOD SERVICE CONTINUES.
VOLTS Resort 10 Popular Under New
Management.

VOLTS popular shore resort on the
Canadian side, well known for num-
Der OF years. and for sometime under
the management OF Mr. Damer. form
eFly connected with the Hotel Damer
at st. Clair Flats, continues to serve
the same excellent chicken, fish and
frog leg dinners for which Wolf was
famous. Under the new management,
the same jolly crowds continue to 60
there TO enjoy the hospitality of Mr..
Damer
Along with other improvements.
the service TO and from the resort mas
been arranged to suit practically ev-
cry one. a special ferry runs 10
VOLTS at regularly appointed hours
of tbe day and evening. and may be
reached by the private dock under
Belle Isle bridge. Stairs lead down
TO this dock. The electric car service
is regular. the cars running every hour
TO the resort. Shelter for carriages
and automobiles is also provided
One OF the features OF the dinners
is the quality of the sturgeon, perch
and whltefsh served. as It is fresh
from the lake Fresh frog legs, spring
chicken and vegetables are always TO
-be-haA- at-AAolE
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21

was any doubt in their minds as "a
the Willingness OF a majority OF the
people 10 pay 10 cents for the privil-
ege II was promptly dispelled.
Aid Watson, who refused To warm
up" TO the proposition when II was
presented TO him. Saturday. Is now
most enthusiastic in its praise.
There is little question that the
council will accept the plan" he said.
and for my part the aldermen are
perfectly justified in accepting it,
More than 800 persons used the Ie-
turn stubs TO cross the bridge in the
park phaetons.
Il congratulate The Times on bring
ing about the settlement of the ferry
question: said Aid. James Vernon,
Monday. Aid Vernon met President
Campbell, Saturday. just after The
Times proposition had been put up 10
him. and the two discussed IT, Mr..
Campbell was then inclined 60 frown
on the plan. and Aid. Vernon was one
OF the most surprised men in town
when he learned that settlement
had been agreed upon with The Times
plan as basis.
ITS lucky thing for the alder
men that the settlement came JUS
when IL did" Mr.. Vernon continued
with the mercury up in the eighties
some OF them would be pretty bus.
today. The settlement helps then
out OF a nice hole, and they are tickle6
to death to get out OF the mess"
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
TIMES GETS BELLE
ISLE SERVICE FOR PEOPLE
Continued from Page OneJ

the tickets used on the phaetons at
three cents each. Another feature or
the new plan is that single five-cent
tickets are on sale at the island only
after $3.50 o'clock at night.
This was the proposition submitted
by The Times, Saturday, first TO May
or Breitmeyer and Aid. Watson and
then 10 Mr.. Campbell.
Here is President CampbelPs story
Of the settlement:
THE first time / ever heard OF the
plan on which we are now operating
our boats was when The Times rep
resentative mentioned II to me, Sat.
urday morning. II looked rather fav-
orable to me at first and expressed
a willingness 10 try II on: but on sec
ond thought II occurred to me that
there was nothing TO prevent n man
riding all day and then using his ticket
to go home on the phaeton. Then we
vould have 10 redeem that ticket for
three cents after the passenger had
had about fifty cents worth Of riding
| ont OF II. No, that won't do | said.
"a little later ! ran across Mayor
Breitmeyer In the POntchartraln ana
the first thing he did was 10 put up
10 me the same proposition The Times
had Just suggested. He wanted 70 set
tie the thing In n hurry and get IL
over with. Well. I had oeen thinking
! the proposition over as | walked up
tho hill and said, Yes. right away
! did so 20 please the mayor. and. now
! that I have had time 10 reflect on the
matter figure that there will be less
beating under this plan than any
other. I don't anticipate there are
going 10 be many tickets 20 redeem
Immediately after obtaining Presi'
dent Campbell's consent 10 the plon'
Mavor RreItmpver got into communal
cation with several Of the aldermen
and the conferences continued until b
O'Clock. when the plan was dehnltely
agreed upon, 10 go into erect TEN
+bOrartfv-ft-fs-A t44ecttn the -conncll s
ratification Tuesday night. and there
IL reason Il, believe that II Will be Nd
proved almost unanimously President
tcamrbeu saws he Is willing TO continue
running the boats on this plan for the
rest n the season.
Thu ptbli..- WAS quick 70 take adyan-
I take os the settlement. The four hoots
I'm commission on this branch OF the
service were thronged all day long
with Measure seekers A moro oppor-
time time for the settlement could not
have becn chosen. for II was the hot
test day Of the year mp 10 date, and
without the boats thousands who other.
wise must have sweltered in town
were out on the rivers broad bosom.
ENJOYING it's refreshing breezes and
taking life easy.
In the crowd were several o. the
aldermen and they were duly impress
4, ed with the demonstration. II there
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
CASS LAKE is

CASS LAKE is the largest
body OF water in Oakland Co,
being three miles in length and
over mile in width. There is
nothing like the East Shore OF
Cass Lake anywhere this side OF
the sea coast. 1t mas a hard
sandy bottom and the beach for
distance of 10 miles is shallow
with hard sands, and its bathing
facilities are nowhere equailed.
People have been quick To see its
advantages and already there are
more than 90 cottages and more
are building rapidly. Its location
for Summer Resort is unsur-
passed. 1t is only a 20 minute
ride from Pontiac on the North
western and one hour and fifteen
minutes from Detroit. Hourly
service. Cottages here are in
great demand, and families come
from all over the country year
after year to spend the summer
months.
There are a number Of lots yet
unsold, but are going rapidly on
account of the reasonable prices
asked for same. For particulars,
etc. address ]. H. PATTER-
SON, Atterney-at-law, Pontiac,
Michigan.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
MAN DRAGS SISTER FROM
DANCE HALL AND SLABS HER
Pair Arrested, But Court Frees Them
After Warning Girl To stay Away
From Place.

Viola Larsh, who screamed and be
came very indignant when William
Larsh, her big brother" slapped he'
face when he found her frequenting
the dance hall at Riverview Park
causing the- arrest her brother and
herself. told Justice Stein. Monday
morning. that William didn't hurt her,
and intimated that. perhaps, William
did the right thing.
Patrolman Feenan testified that q
mob OF 200 people followed William
and Viola when the big brother drag.
ged his 1S-year-old sister out OF the
dance hall. and toward home When
she screamed, he slapped her.
That's no place for young girl
like you" said Justice Stein
Il didn't think was doing anything
wrong just went with a girl friend"
said Viola.
IF you go there again, III send for
you, and 1t will go hard with you" said
the judge. as he released both the
brother and sister on suspended sen
tence.
They live at No. "a Meldrum-ave.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
River Side Hotel.

These are days one should get away
for rest and recuperation and there's
no better place than the one located
at st. Clair Flats which is known as
the River Side Hotel There are %
rooms, and they are kept in excellent
order. They were recently redecorat-
ed. There is fun and enjoyment in
many forms, such as dancing. piano
music, also orchestra music. There
is good fishing and plenty OF outdoor
sports in general. For a fish. chicken
and frog leg dinner the River Side
Hotel shines above all; for owner
ship and management 1t has few
equals. Mr.. Walter Broderick, De
troiter that is we'll known here, will
be great favorite at his hotel.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
DETROIT STARS
AS RESORT CENTER


from over the hills and ,akes OF Oak
land county; the pretty views of land.
scape and the freedom from city noises
make Log Cabin Inn very popular.
Dinners and banquets for parties OF
any size are served according TO tastes
and wishes. Arrangements made and
attended TO personally by Mr.. Marty
who is 10 be found on his premises at
all times. Shelter for saddle horses
carriages, automobiles and attendants
are provided. Mr.. Marty reports that
his season has opened up very prom
isingly.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
co Via the Detroit & Maekinac
Railway.

There is so many places along this
9railroad 20 have the most enjoyable
cutting that man, woman or child can
not fully appreciate this part OF the
state without first seeing all parts OF
il along the -. & NJ railroad There
Is nsh and plenty of them. says a De.
truitcr,. that has spent three summers
fishing on Hubbard lake and three
winters hunting around the sane
lake.
BY the way this particular lake is
just far enough away from Osinecke
small town. just this side of Al
rena 20 make Il one not often visited
by those who reside outside OF the
county and these northern counties
are not thickly settled. Hubbard lake
is the best large body Of inland water
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
Hotel InterIaken, Pine Lake.

The most comfortable inland lake
resort in the state, located on the
Orchard Lake division of the Detroit
United Railway. which affords hourly
and frequently half-hourly service TO
and from Detroit. All the convenience,
and all the ground TO make life worth
living-all rooms are outside rooms,
all have hot and cold water-gas and
large veranda. etc. livery stable In
connection and fish and game in sea
son. Mr.. John c. Streng is the pro
prletor
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
Spend the Vacation at Denmarsh
Hotel

Situated at the mouth of the Gin
ton river on Lake ST. Clair where a
cool breeze is always blowing and
where a person can always see sights
in the way of lake steamers and crafts
that are rarely seen on any river, ana
with all conveniences that modern
city hotel has; there's also good fish
ing. good boating and other convent
ences. You get there by automobile
at Mt. Clemens from Cass hotel ferry
on Clinton river. at Mt. Clemens.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
Spend the Summer at Star Island.

Attractions al Star island-The
Heart OF the St. Clair Fishing Grounds
The Venice of America-Boats
Skilled Punters, Rods. Bait and All
Necessaries for F1shing-Sail Boats,
Row Boats, Steam and Gasoline
Launches-Beautiful Walks in Shady
Lanes-Bathing. Bowling. Lawn Ten
mis-. Outdoor and Aquatic Sports.
There is Long Distance Telephone
Connections. Large Roomy Verandas
with Lounging Chairs, overlooking an
exchanging Panorama OF America s
Great Merchant Marine. More tonnage
annually passes on the st. Clair River
than passes any other point in the
world. net even excepting the Suez
Canal.
Special terms for week. month or
season. Mrs. James Slocum, Prop,
Star Island House, Mich. Care White
Star Line Steamers.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
The Amhurst House.

Located on the Canadian bank no,
far from Windsor and on spot one
should not overlook when desiring
good fish foods, take the Steamer CO.
lumbia. 1t goes there also. Good
bathing and just opposite Bots Blanc
island
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
Dobson's on jefferson.

Out on Jefferson-ave., at the end OF
the excellent brick pavement in
Crosse Pointe, is located Dobson s.
where a cool breeze from Lake ST.
Clair blows and where the finest din
ners are served at most reasonable
prices.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
Shore Acres.

Down the Canadian bank and beau
tifully located on high bank is the
finest and largest resort hotel on the
Canadian bank OF course all the best
and most wholesome foods are served
with care and cooked by experts. A
visit there is an enjoyable outing.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21

for fishing In the state. II contains
perch in abundance. pike. bass. pick
eral and some brook trout, as two
large speckled brook trout streams
empty into the Hubbard And there
Is fawas Beach. the best beach for
sailing. boating and fishing. where. as
some merchants advertise, fashion
reigns. There are numberless other
places that are popular and where
hshing is excellent. such as Long
lake and others
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
HURLED FROM COASTER.

Six-Year-Old Girl May Die From Her
Injuries.
LANSING. Mich. June 21.-(Spe-
cial) THE 6-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John p. Ross, of this city.
was thrown from its mothers arms
by the sudden lurch OF car on the
roller coaster at Waverley Park. last
night. and fell To the ground, striking
against one Of the steel supports. II
was unconscious for several hours and
its recovery Is doubtful
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21

SEBsdger Cry
FOR FlETCHER'S
& u 8 TORIA

Busfncss-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co. No.
10 John Z st Phone 1898.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
THE LIGHTHOUSE INN.
This Beautiful Family Resort, One OF
the Highest Class on the American
Shore, Is open.

kIenk's Daily Launch Schedule.
Leaves public dock at Belle Isle
bridge:
10 a. m. 1880 a. m. p. m. $3.50
p. m, p. m. $3.50 p. m. p. m, $3.50
p. m. 10 p. m,
The Detroit times., 1909-06-21
LIGHT HOUSE INN
The Place to Entertain Visitors


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We want this sale to be thoroughly understood
The price of every piano in whole line is reduced.
There are no pianos held in reserve.

We S3 Main Pendon and see for yourself that
1 do little trouble
onanyp different
yourself this
afford When
andhe them,yo nundersan tha isnoe