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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
Kills Himself After Telling
Girl lie Will Haunt Her
If She Weds His Rival

PHILADELPHIA, March lS.-Com
pleting under the rays OF a nearby
electric light a letter which told tie
story of his unreGuited love. Harry
knight. % years old, of Plainfield, \.
j.. stood in the front yard OF his
sweetheart home. at 1916 Harrison
ave, and shot himself through the
heart.
He fell in a huddled heap against
the house and died Instantly. The
sound of the shot. mufiied though 1t
was by his oyercoat under which he
held the pistol, aroused the girl whom
he loved, Miss Nellie Mitchell
In her Weakened condition she
thought OF burglars and awakened her
father. Augustus l.. Mitchell. He
dressed hastily. opened the door. and
found the body of the dead youth,
whom he instantly recognized AS a
former sutton for his daughters hand
He summoned the police. The body
was taken to the Frankford hospital
aud later removed to"the morgue.
A letter was found in Knights peck
ct. IL had evidently been started sew
eral days ago. as the first part was
written in ink, and indicated that the
mans act was premeditated. The lat
ter portion of the letter was badly
written with lead pencil. II was at
once a farewell and threat TO haunt
the girl If she marries Mr.. kehr.
Knight met Miss Mitchell five years
ago. when he lived in this city. Two
years ago the pair drifted apart
Knight went TO plainfeid, where he
made his home with his parents. lie
came here from time to time To sec
Miss Mitchell He called upon heI
and asked her TO marry him. lie
seemed TO be very Respondent and
imagined that she was going TO marry
some one else.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
ATTACKED BY
THUGS IN STORE
AGED MAN FIGHTS WITH ASSAIl
ANTS, WHO ESCAPE BY JUMP
ING THROUGH GLASS DOOR.

j. II. Graham. aged 60. proprietor
OF a tea store at No. 327 Michigan-aye.
narrowly escaped death Wednesday
night al the hands OF two men. who
made an unsuccessful attempt TO rob
him. One shot was fired. the bullet
whizzing close To Mr.. Graham's head
and passing through can OF goods
on a shelf
Mr. Graham closed his store at 5
o'clock, and after spending an hour
with neighbor. returned 20 the store
10 get the cash taken In during the
day. tie was busy al the desk count
ing the money when young man ap'
preached him from the rear OF the
store and ordered him 10 throw up
his hands, at the save time leyeling a
revolver at him. Despite his 90 years,
Mr. Graham grappled with the man,
and threw him to the floor. While IN
that position the revolver was dis.
charged but the bullet went Wild.
Then a second man appeared and
pounded Mr.. Graham over the head
with the butt end OF revolver. in.
nicting several painful scalp wounds
The second inaH-then- released hi :
PROSTATE comradc and the TWO es-
capped by jumping through the glass
In he front door, landing on the side
walk In a heap
The sound OF the shot and the scuI-
hlrg ~ the store had attracted mum
Der OF persons. but they were too
startled ut the sight OF Two men div
ing through the glass 10 interfere, and
the robbers escaped down Sixth-st.,
lodging into dark alley Mr.. Ora
ham was found in the store, stunned,
and bleeding from several wounds IN
the head and face.
A search OF the store revealed that
nothing had been taken. Entrance
was gained oy prying open side door
In tbc hallway leading upstairs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18

committee allowed $44,045 to take
care OF the boulevard from Griswold
To Iwelfth-s'. and $4,000 for patching
at the upper end.
Other Items allowed were: $4,000
for oiling the roads on the boulevard.
$4,000 for resurfacing the bouleva9ds.
and S14.270 10 pave the boulevard from
Jefferson TO Kercheval with asphalt.
as requested by the East End Improve
ment association.
The council committee on claims
and accounts made several cuts in the
library budget, Wednesday. reducing
the new book appropriation by $1,000,
that for lot for the Gratiot-ave.
branch by $1.50e. and the allowance
for building 10 $16.500. The esti-
mate Of police court fines was raised
$500
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
THEOSOPHISTS BUY
LORD DEXTER ESTATE

-NEWBURYPORT,- Mass, March H..
Mrs. Katherine Tingley. head of the
worldwide brotherhood and the inner
circle known as the Eroteric Society
or Theosophists, is coming to New
buryropt Her agents have purchased,
the old Lord Timothy Dexter estate
and she intends TO establish here a
counterpart OF her theosophy academy
al Point Iona, Cal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
NEWBERRY DECLINES
DIPLOMATIC POST

WASHINGTON, March ss.-fssx.
Secretary OF the Navy Newberry, OF
Detroit. has declined the offer OF a
diplomatic appointment by President
Taft. Mr.. Newberry called at the
White House and the tender was made
in person. Mr.. Newberry said he
would return To Detroit and take am
active part In Michigan affairs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
Retired Policeman Dies.

Wheeler Ferris. who was retired as
doorman in Scotten-ave. station. Dec.
81, 1908. died, Thursday morning. in
his home. No. 507 Lansingave., after
long illness. which had forced his
retirement. He was appointed TO the
police force Aug. 80, 1890.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
circumstantial Evidence

We passed In the course of an
hour two dead cows and more than
80 dead chickens. \ strong smell OF
gasoline peryaded the atmosphere
and there were wheel tracks In the
dust
Sherlock Holmes became greatly in
terested
Watson" exclaimed he. after deep
thought, There has been al autnmo.
bile along ere,"--Igouisville Courier
Journal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
CHIEF ENGINEER
MAIN is DEAD

WASHINGTON. March 1s.-Chief
Engineer Herschel Main, L. S. ", re-
tired died at Georgetown hospital
here today. lie was born at Stirling.
ILL.,. July ., 1915, and entered the navy
Oct. 10. 1866, graduating from the
naval academy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
Wits BODY 10 society

GREENFIELD. Mass. March 49,.
The Will OF j. Nelson Trask. an eccen.
tric OrangemaH. who died last. weel..
provides that his body shall be turned
over to the Harvard Medical society.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
John BiqeIow Sails.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-John
Bigelow. former minister OF the United
states 10 France and now in his
ninety second year, will sail today for
Havre on La Provence, OF the French
line.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
Bark la Aground

PENSACOLA. Fla. March 1S.--Thc
Not = ssaa bark HeSsian. from Monte.
video for Pensacola. Is aground ten
miles west OF Pensacola with two Inn
mense holes In her hull.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18
In 1915.

Mrs. De Crimp (day after election)
Where did you get the new hat?
Mrs. Poll Worker-My husband gave
me s. Yesterday for my Notebook
yn ife
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-18

naval academy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Six big acts are announced for the patrons of the Majestic Theatre for the coming week by the management. Newspaper criticisms from number of cities give Godfrey and Henderson, in their one-act comedy fantasy, "A Daughter of, the Gods." the place Of headliner on an exceptional bill.
 It is said that the sketch Itself Is unique and interesting through. while it is presented in a most capable man ner. Its wierdness and the careful at tention to details of stage setting given by the management. make an act that will undoubtedly draw enthusi- astic houses.
 The Nightingale Quartette, four ht- tie men with big voices, Is said to be great singing act, while Laura Ben nett, that minstrel belle." will prove drawing card in vaudeville houses through her singing of Cohan's I'm Strong for You and Yum Yum.
 Polk and Polk will handle the aero batic end of the bill in the exception ally good manner which has character ized all acrobatic turns appearing at the Majestic in Montgomery during the past season. Louise Montrose and Har- ry Richards will entertain with twenty minutes of musical comedy, while Mss Dorothy Vaughan Is said to be an ex- ceptionally clever comedienne.
 The moving pictures. which have come to be recognized feature Of excellence at the little theatre. will conclude the bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
FRENCH STORY OF
 ROMANCE AND TRAGEDY

Paris. March ~6--Three years ago a wealthy Russian Princess and her son, a youth of twenty. visited Paris During a reception the Prince met a young widow of good family, who had been left almost penniless by her nus bands death. He fell in love with her. but the Princes mother, on learning of the attachment, took him back to Russia The two lovers exchanged let ters for some time. but ultimately the ceased.
 About & year ago the Prince paid another visit to Paris. and at a music hall at Montmartre. he encountered his old sweetheart. Her story was a sad one. Left without money she was driven to earning her living as best she could. The Prince chivalrously wished to marry the woman, but his mother. in horror. vetoed the match. Through the police she brought pres sure to bear upon the woman, and in- duced her to leave Paris and renounce the projected union. Touched by her renunciation. the Princess settled upon her pension of $2000 a year She also gave M. Lepine check for $30, 900 to establish a fund for the rescuinR of young girls who have taken the first false step. Mime Rousseau. daughter of the director of the depot. Is the ad- ministratrix of the fund, and NJ Cle- menceau has accepted the honorary presidency. The annual report was presented this week. the founder at tending the meeting in person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
SCANDAL IN CHURCH
INJUNCTION IS FILED AGAINsT
 METHODIST MINISTER'S.
The situation Involves Resig7ation of Pastor From His Church and
 the Threatened Disruption of Another Chs9ch.

Chicago. March GA situation which involves the resignation Of pastor from his church. the threatened dis- ruption of another church and a scan dal which is without foundation, was presented in a bill for injunction nied in the Superior court here today.
 The bill was filed by John Lavender and seeks to enjoin the Rev. Edward B. Crawford, pastor of the Woodlawn Park Church and the trustees ana stewards of the church, from printing and circulating among church mem bers a confession made by Mrs Lav- ender. wife of the plaintiff. to pr. Crawford. The bill recites:
 During January or February, 1sos. church, in conversation with certain lady. received from said lady, who believed she was conversing in conn- dence between pastor and communi- cant. certain statements regarding ner spiritual condition. experience ana progress but which he interpreted to be misconduct between said lady ana a certain minister and by threateh- ing to publish said alleged confession. caused the resignation of said pastor"
 The pastor who resigned was the Rev. John D. Leak of the Western Avenue Methodist Church. When asked why he resigned. he replied: "Because I am Christian and man"
 The bill for injunction declares there is no exigency which makes 1t neces- sary to the welfare of the congregation to publicly disseminate any mforma- tion "in further betrayal of said con- fession. but on the contrary, the less a agitation there is the better 1t will be for the welfare sof the church and or the congregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
TWO COMPOSERS HAVE
 FEARFUL RECONCILIATION

Milan. March 6-An amusing though impressive scene was witnessed during an important gathering of the Operatie Artists Confederation in Rome.
 The two famous rival composers Mascagni and Puccini, who for some years past have been notoriously at variance to such an extent as to pre- clude even the ordinary exchange of saluations, happened both to be pres ent and a number of mutual friends. yearning to put an end to the feud. skillfully contrived to fling the two into each others arms.
 Both Puccini and Mascagni ap- parently welcomed the unexpected situation in which they found them selves. for they hugged fraternally, and. covering each other copiously with kisses and tears, swore eternal friendship upon the spot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07

from Alabama on vacation trip for nearly three weeks, and I did not see The Advertiser every day as do when I am at home. I did not therefore see the account of a difhculty in Selma be- tween the Jones brothers and Mir. El- iiott Hannon. But as soon as reach ed Montgomery this morning man wanted to know what was the matter between Elliott Hannon and l. There wasn't anything the matter, as we had been the closest of friends for twenty years.
 Gradually he made me understand that there was an impression out in Montgomery and Lowndes counties that Elliott Hannon and I had dihi- culty. Now. 1t would have not made any difference if only one man had thought that, but before. 1 got to Court Square half Q dozen men stopped mo with the same question. l have been answering questions all day.
 T want 1t understood that I was not the Jones mixed up in that diniculty, and that I was not in the State at the time."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
wiIl Prepnre . Brief.

New York, March 6-Following his dramatic appeal for liberty before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday. Albert T. Patrick. convicted of the murder of William Marsh Rice. has been taken back to Sing Sing prison, where he will pre- pare a brief Patrick argued for near ly four hours for his liberty.
 The principal points of his conten- ton were that his conviction was the result of e colossal conspiracy. on tnt part of the justice at his trial and the authorities who prosecuted him. and that Governor Higgins had no iegal right to commute the sentence or tne court to life Imprisonment. inasmuch as he had not asked for or consented to such communication. A..
 Decision was reserved and two weeks allowed to the relator in which to file a brief In the meantime Pay. rick will be given all the faciiities n' needs to prepare his brief.
 The scene in court while the s,s con s,l demned man pleaded his cause witn ai. the mental agility and fervor or trained lawyer, was sensational
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
OLD SOLDIER WEEPS
 WHEN HE SEES THE GEAR

St. Petersburg, March 6-Probahly the oldest soldier in the world. Andrei Mikolaievitsch Schmidt. who IS aged l2O and fought in the Russian Army during the Napoleonic wars, recently arrived in St. Petersburg with the ob- feet of seeing the CZar and was grant ed a private audience and Schmidt was extremely proud, and despite his im- mense age he bore himself with a martial air.
 He was introduced into the Czars study. and his Majesty received the veteran with extreme kindness. Schmidt answered several questions. but finally. overwhelmed with emotion. he broke down and burst Into tears.
 The Czar made the old soldier some valuable presents, and presented him to the Czarewitch and to one of the little Grand Duchesses.
 After this happiness" old Schmidt declared. T can die in peace"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
A MURDER MYSTERY
BODY OF NUDE WHITE MAN
 FOUND.
The Body Bears Many Wounds, Some Innicted hy Bullets and some By Daggers or
 Knfyea.

New Orleans, La. March 6y--In the discovery late today of a partially, de- composed body in a bayou near Della croix. La, the authorities of the Par ish of St. Martin find themselves con fronted with a mystery which Will probably never be solved.
 The body, which is apparently that of a nude white man. bears many wounds, some indicted by bullets and some by daggers or knives. There is absolutely no clue to Its Identity as no one is known to have disappeared In that section, the parochial officers find themselves puzzled.
 The murderer or murderers. after committing their crime. chained the body to heavy blow and threw 1t in- to the bayou. The formation of gases in the body finally caused 1t to rise to the surface of the stream. It was dis covered by persons passing on a near by road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
CARMEN SYLVIA LEADS
 CRUSADE AGAINST CORSETS

Berlin. Ma rch, 6-"Carmen Sylva," the Queen of Roumania. has initiated crusade against corsets by issuing manifesto to the women and girls of Europe appealing to them to boy colt this injurious article of dress.
 Telegrams received from Bucharest state that the Queen appeals to women's vanity and common sense. She points out that the corset dis figures their natural beauty. beside ip- flictng serious Injury to their health. She asks mothers to instil in their daughters a profound dislike of the corset.
 Carmen Sylvas" manifesto will ba widely circulated fin a dozen different languages
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
wIsNER NOT GUILTY. Memphis Grand Jury Returns a "NOt
 True HiIH,0

Memphis Tenn. March 6-Holding that the charges were not sustained the grand jury has returned an ig- nored or mot true" bill in favor of c. N wisner. former president of the Lancashire Compress Company of this city who was arrested In New Orleans several days ago on a warrant charging him with fraudulent breach of trust and embezzlement 1t being asserted that he had disposed of tks property of the concern to the extent of several thousand [, dollars and converted the money to his own use.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
statistics of Vessels.

sail and steam vessels of 6.334 gross tons were built in the United States and officially numbered during the month of February. according to a report by the bureau of navigation of the department of commerce and la bor
 The distribution of these vessels follows: Atlantic and Gulf, 25: Pa- cifc, Il; Great Lakes, l. and Western rivers, 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07

band the other day as she was putting the finishing touches of her toilet for the evening representation in the theatre.
 Premovitch, who shot himself haIf an hour later, left letter explaining that he could no longer brook the love scenes on the stage in which his wife professed affection for another man and submitted to his embraces. He wrote:
 Had her accents been less convinc- ing. her talent less developed. I should not have been driven to court death for both. rather than her continued success"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
Newspaper Men Immune.

Memphis Tenn. March 6-Contending that A newspaper man is not amenable to the law governing persons plying their vacations Sunday. City Judge Floyd has dismissed three misdemeanor charges against the press representa- tiva of a docal theatre arrested with other attaches of the playhouses for violating the Sunday law when per- formnnces were given. Other employ a. of the theatre were fined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
TERRITORY FOR SALOONS

Live Queation to be Decided in Colorado.
 Colorado Springs, Colo. March e. 'Is the precinct vote the unit in de- termining the question of anti i-saloon territoryT'
 On the solution of this problem de- bends the fate of the drugstores and probably the clubs of Colorado Springs, so far as the sale of intoxicating H. auor is concerned. If the question. "shall Colorado Springs become anti saloon territory?' is decided in the af- firmative at the municipal election April 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
WINS FIRST POINT.

George Ryan Successfully Combats
 Reputation Proceedings.
 Hot Springs, Ark. March 6.-George Ryan, held under a $10,o00 bond here for alleged misuse of the mails in connection with the foot race swim ding operations of the gang recently uncovered at Little Rock, tonight suc- cessfully combatted requisition pro- ceedings which would have caused him to be returned to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to be tried for having swindled Joe Walker out of S5,000.
 Ryan is wanted here to answer a minor charge and his counsel will de- mand that he first be tried here for that offence before being taken away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
FEARS FOR ROOSEVELT.
pr. Starr Thinks Ex-President BraVei
 Danger i'm Africa.

Chicago, March s-"Theodore Roose. welt will never return to the united States alive If he carries out his an nounced intentions in exploring the dark regions of Africa in quest of big game"
 This is the opinion of Professor Frederick Starr, of the University of Chicago. whose prophecy is based upon his knowledge of the dangers of that country, particularly the insidious fever. through his expeditions to the Congo Free State.
 The ex-President, according to the educator will invade a section of the country where few white men have dared to venture on account of the fatal nature of prevailing epidemics and the sleeping sickness"
 His danger" says the professor in a communication to students. will not lie in the ferociousness of the animals which dwell there, but in the levers"
 "The ex-President has not the tenn perament or the temper that a man needs who would withstand the dan gers of the climate he plans to brave"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
MONKEY ARRESTED.
He Is Charged With shop Lifting In
 Paris.

Paris. March 6-A monkey was ar rested for shoplifting In large Jewellers shop the other day Incl dentally Its owner. a Mexican named Miguel Androval, was also taken into custody.
 While the man was examining some jewelry detectives observed the head of a monkey emerge from Androvals 8 coat pocket. Then the monkeys paw shot out. and while the shopman's at tention was diverted the animal seized several valuable rings and withdrew to its hitting place. Its owner then re- marked that he did not see anything which suited him and left.
 In a shop a few yards further on he was shown variety of costly lace. The trick was repeated The monkey snatched piece of lace and dived into Androvars pocket The detectives im- mediateiy placed the acrobat under ar rest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
YOUNG GIRL ARRESTED.
Is Aroused from Her Bed by Detec-
 lives.

Ia Aroused from Her bed py Detec.
 lives.
 St. Louis, Mo, March 6.--Following the issuance of a warrant charging second degree forgery against MES IHldegard Hallen in connection with alleged Irregularities performed by, her former employer. N. Dwight Fortner, leading members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union protested today against the manner of the girPs arrest. which took place at an early hour this morning.
 Miss Hallen was aroused from bed at her home by detectives and was held incommunicado until the informa- ton against her had been issued from the prosecuting attorneys office. The charge against Miss Hallen, who Is stenographer. is based upon alleged illegal acts as a notary public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
c,,turea in Birmingham.

Birmingham. March 6.-With the ar rest of Him Moore, alias John Ruther- ford, this morning, detectives believe thay have in charge the third man Of = sane of four whose description was s,,,red here from Atlanta, the charge being safe- blowing and roppery or nostoffces. Moore denies any knowI- edge. of George Barton ana 'anes O'Connell the other two men arres'eu'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
Dogs on Canal Zone.

Washington, March 6.--Dogs on the canal zone are hereafter to be class ed as "persona non grata" with the American government. Chief sanitary Ofncer Gorgas has issued an order against unmuzzled dogs being allowed at large. This applies to the entire zone. The offense. committed by the canine tribe, which called forth this restriction of liberty. is not stated In the communication to the war de- nartment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07
.1,,I.. Needed in Pnnau.

washiAgton. March 6-Owing to the nlacing on the retired list of a num- her of mules used in the Isthmian ca nal construction. an order has been given in the United States for the pur- chase of fifty of these animals to as- sist in the engineering project. In con- nection with the retirement 1t is ex- ntaAned by officers of the canal zone