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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
EVERY |NHAB|TAMT'
IN MANY VILLAGES
KILLED
WHOLE TOWNS DESTROYED. FIRE
SWEEPING RUINS AND REpuc-
ING TO ASHES BODIES OF DEAD
RELIEF ON THE WAY.

TABRIZ, Persia, Feb. 17.-Word
reaches this city today from LuristaD
or the death OF nearly 1000 persons
and the destruction OF many towns in
the province by an earthquake. The
paralyzed condition OF the district has
kept the news from the outside world.
though IL Is supposed the disaster &C.
CURED In January.
Messengers from Luristan tell OF tho
destruction. Entire villages have
been destroyed and every inhabitant
killed
The buildings tumbled down In the
succession OF heavy shocks and Inn
mense crevices opened In the earth,
precipitating debris and bodies into
immense graves.
The shocks were SO violent that
practically not building was left
standing within the earthquake ra-
dius. At one place the upheaval OF
rock and earth turned the course Of q
river and shattered hills as dynamite
would blow down a small mound. In
many instances those fleeing to the
narrow, crooked streets we're killed
by rocks hurled from the falling struc-
lures
In many OF the stricken villages fire.
for the fighting OF which there were
absolutely no facilities. swept over the
ruins. incinerating wounded and dead.
Two OF the first messengers to leave
the district were suffering from burns.
II is believed here by officials that
thousands have died In the ruins OF
starvation and injuries since the first
effort was made to communicate with
other towns. Those who could render
medical aid were few before the earth
quake.
A relief expedition Is being formed
here, but 1t will have difficulty In
reaching Luristan as there are no rail-
roads In the district Much OF the way
is over rough roads where pack mules
will have to travel slowly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
GRAIN PIT BEARS
COMBINE TO GET
PATTEN
CONCERTED ATTEMPT TO BE
MADE TO FORCE DOWN WHEAT
kINo-MEN OF MILLIONS ARE
IN COMBINE.

CHICAGO. Feb. 17.-The bears Of
the Chicago grain pit, who for several
weeks have been fighting the presen-
corner in May wheat controlled by
James A. Patten, today began the foi,
nation OF a combine which. IL is de-
clared, will mark the beginning OF one
| OF the most sensational battles OF mil
lionaires the wheat pit has ever seen.
There is more guessing on the board
as TO the outcome. Patten Is long 25,-
coo 900 bushels OF May wheat The
bears. some OF the biggest monied
piungers on Wall-st., have taken mil
lions In losses and expect 10 take
more
Today II was evident that the bears
were getting together" They have
been scattered before. but now con-
certed action Is TO be taken in an
effort to break Patterns hand and force
him down.
Mr.. Patten today declared he has no
corner in wheat and that he is not
specializing, but is operating In wheat
on the knowledge he has OF the situa-
ton.
Today opened in the market with
Mr.. Patten standing practically alone
on the bull side. Arrayed against him,
now In the formation OF attack, are j..
Brant Walker, Adolph j. Lichtenstern
and Hal Watson, OF Minnesota.
The bears already are far short. but
they are hanging on In the hope that
they may blow up Patterns corner and
force him into heavy losses.
All of the bears fighting in this deal
30 vv,tilinno willing IN
heavy losses to fight battle 10 the
finish
The operation is purely domestic.
Mr.. Patten has taken the position that
he understands the whole situation
thoroughly or he never would have at
tempted the present campaign.
Patten has plenty of paper profits.
but any attempt by him TO get real
profits at this time by selling would
cause a sensational break in the mar
ket and defeat for the Chicagoan. He
believes wheat IL worth the present
lprice.
John III. wrenn, head OF one OF the
biggest bear houses In the campaign,
said:
1.-The May delivery has scored new
high record price for the crop. under
support given to II by the interest
which has been identified with the
long side OF the market
THE markets of this country are
now on purely domestic basis with
the Chicago market especially in a
vulnerable position"
John III. Dickinson said:
Crop news now coming in is In
Nlinad In no hon riQh and ~ IN
not for the congestion OF May We be-
lieve July wheat would break. May
wheat continues to have its sensa.
tional course, but II is controlled
principally by the bull leader. A de-
cided movement one way or the other
can be expected most any time. We
advise waiting for a break in July be-
fore making purchases"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
Jury SECURED
| TO TRY LAMBERT

A jury was secured, early Wednes-
hay afternoon, to try John w. Lam
bert on a serious charge preferred by
4-year-oId Catherine Leslie. The TAX
ing of testimony will begin Thursday
|norning, before Judge Connolly.
Lambert apparently realizes he Is up
1, gainst it. for he Is known TO have ex'
pressed a willingness 10 marry the
.eslie girl II permitted to do so. First
h. pleaded insanity and. to lend
srNlgth TO his plea. wrote. long, ramb
ling letters to the sheriff, extolling
bis religious tendencies. But com
mission appointed by the court found
bhat Lambert Is thoroughly competent
but "shrewd, consummate liar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
EDITOR PULITZER
IS INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY
OWNERS OF INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
AND TWO EDITORS OF NEW
YORK WORLD ARE INDICTED ON
LIBEL CHARGE.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l7.-Indict-
ments were returned by the federal
grand jury this afternoon against the
Press Publishing company. OF New
York; Joseph Pulitzer. Caleb NJ. Van
Hamm and Robert IA. Lyman. the lat
ter two editors of the New YORK
World. and the owners OF the New,
indianapolis. Delayan Smith and Chas.
Williams.
Libel In publication In connection
with the purchase of the Panama can
Al is charged.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
USE LICENSE SIXTEEN
MONTHS AFTER ISSUE

On Oct. s. 1907, marriage license
was issued for the wedding Of Samuel
korn. oged %, Of No. Ill Napoleon
and Miss Jennie Goldman, aged Is,
also OF Detroit. Wednesday morning
they visited the marriage license of
fee and inquired of Clerk Stewart II
the same license. 16 months old. would
do for marriage now. They were
informed that license is good until
used
We intended TO get married when
we took the license out, the young
man said, but business failure made
our wedding impossible at that time.
We are ready TO get married now. and
will use this license II we can. IL will
save a dollar. you know"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
c. A. R. WILL GET
. FLAGS FOR PARADE

LANSING. Mich. Feb. 17-(Special.)
General Kidd and
Commander Foote, of the Michigan de.
partment G. a. K. were In the city to.
day comforting with Governor Warner
re garding the loaning to the members
OF the G.. A. Il. of Michigan battle
flags TO be used in the annual parade
at Kalamazoo next summer. The per.
mission will be granted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
LIQUOR INTERESTS
FIGHT OPTION LAW

LANSING. Mich. Feb. III. L.
Powers, OF Calhoun county has filed
with the supreme court an applica-
ton for writ OF certoraria TO test
the local option law. The action is
similar to that commenced by repre-
sentatives Of the liquor interests in
Washtenaw and Ionia counties. The
netitlOn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
Arguments In chink Cases.

Judge Swan heard arguments in the
federal court. Wednesday morning. In
opposition ~ the deportation OF Yee
Sing. zee YIN and zee Do Hing. Chi.
uese boys. who claim that they were
born Ia San Francisco. Their brother,
zee Sling. was formerly in the federal
service on q revenue cutter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
MOTHER CLAIMS
DAUGHTER STRUCK HER

All because OF p cookie, an ordinary.
ome.made sweet cookie, Mrs. Lydia
employed In household at
Hastings and Catherine-sts., is a de-
fepdant In an assault and battery case
In the police court on the complainant
Nh her own mother, Mrs. Catherine
[iiegler, OF No. 47g McDougall-ave.
Mrs. Roberts was visiting the moth.
RS home when the little daughter OF
| me Of Mrs. Roberts sisters asked for
cookie. Grandma Ziegler and Mrs.
Roberts got into a dispute as TO
lghether the child should have the
ainty morsel and in the mixup Mrs.
biegler alleges that her daughter
TRUCK her Hence the complaint
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
2,879 DEATHS;;4,295
BIRTHS IN JANUARY

LANSING. Mich. Feb. 1.-THE
monthly mortality statement issued by
the secretary of state shows that there
were 2.S79 deaths In Michigan during
January. This Is slight increase
over the preceding month Pulmon
airy consumption caused 169 deaths
and 14l were caused by violence. Dur.
ing the month there were 1926 births
recorded in the state, an increase OF
lis over the preceding month.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
DIES ENTERING BED

MUSHROOM. Mich. Feb. l7.-(Spe.
cial. Anthony Devette. aged. so
years. for 20 years a resident OF Mus
kegon. dropped dead while ne was
about TO step into bed AT an early
hour this morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
CALUMET & ARIZONA
DECLARES DIVIDEND

CALUMET. Mich, Reb. 17.-(Spe
cial.) Calumet 4 Arizona Mining Co.
declared its twenty-second quarterly
dividend of 81 today. payable March
%. Total disbursements to date, So.
500 900.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinity Wednesday
night. cloudy aud unsettled; Thursday
cloudy with possibly snow or rain ,
wsraerJ Winds shifting to moderate
southeasterly.
Lower Michigan Threasening to-
night with warmer east portiony Thurs
SHOWS variable winds becoming brisk
soutbeasterfy.
unEnty rIxtpsru . p.rxHs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17

Ifcandescent lamps can be colored
by dipping them In q solution OF white
shellac In denatured alcohol. to which
has been added aniline dye Of the a.
sired hue
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17

Bu.ine-s-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. No.
10 John R.-st. Phone 1898.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
No choice In Illinois for senator

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Feb. 1.-THE
house and senate in joint session TO-
day cast the thirty.third ballot for
United States senator without a
choice. The ballot was as follows:
Hopkins. IL; Foss, IL; Mason, 4;
Shurtlen. l6: Sherman. q Mckinley.
1: Lowden, / Stringer. 40: Charles
j. Vopica. Chicago. 10; John =. Glib
bons. 3; Edward f. Dunno. Chicago, l.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17

lob Printing done right. Times PRINT
ug Co, Is John R.-st. Phone 1893.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-17
CURLY TENPERATIraEs

Alexander. Umbrellas. 10 Mo.r.>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
@FEMININHN@ ZE5
 fFCNBL LESnnFA ANCIRSs@s N B DOLLY DALRAkt pLE-<s ENkLAAMl

and butter into your mouth and the mouths of your children if you found yourself penniless tomorrow"
 But we can't all be typewriters," ex- claimed one of the brightest women pres ent. What would you have. us do?'
 Personally" said the oracle, T would have every girl I know taught some prac- tical branch, during her school life, which would enable her to be independent when she is grown. If she studies music let her study it thoroughly If 1t is typewrit- ing and stenography, let 1t be perfectly learned There is nothing more pitifully helpless than the woman who is suddenly thrown upon her own resources and forced to support herself"
 Continuing, this splendid, practical wom- an said:
 T truly hope that none of you may ever be placed in such position; but one never knows, and remember. I urge you not to waste and frivle all your time away on the frivolous things of life but take up something and devote an hour or so every day to It's accomplishment, and if the occasion ever demands it you will be ready to plunge right into the strug- gle and win"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
The Sheath Booker, the New
 Undergarment

Early in the season, when the sheath bocl<er first came into prominence, snodishes at once took up the fad, and ever since its popularity has continued
 The sheathboclxer is combination or fhe knickerbocker and the brassiere, and is intended for especial use with the d. nectoire gown
 This combination under garment is at pnce practical and attractive. It fits the form closely and takes the place of the corset and petticoat. By clever ar rangement the garment is cut bias over the hips so that it curves exactly to the figure, while in the back all the fullness is eliminated by the use of darts. There is not an atom of unnecessary fullness anywhere.
 At the knee there is a broad elastic which holds the fullness and Is finished by a rosette
 The sheathbocker may be had in nearly any material-satin, chiffon. taffeta, alba tross and the soft nainsooks.
 Effective combinations for these gar ments are a soft black messaline, lined with pale shell pink albatross, and trimmed with pink ribbops. White. lined with pink, is exceedingly dainty, and for those who want to take especial precau- ton against the cold a fine all-wool fan mel should line the knickers of heavy white china silk.
 Surely with such perfection of under garments at her command it Is a womans own fault If her directoire gown is ruined for the want of proper foundation.
 Given a correct corset and one of the new sheathbockers, there can be no ques- tion about the success of the directoire styles-provided, of course, such styles are becoming to the wearer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Headache For Years

q keep Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills on hand all the time, and would not think of taking a journey without them, no mat ter how short distance I am going. l have a sister that has had terrible headaches for years, and l coaxed her to try them and they helped her so much, she now keeps them by her all the time. From my own exper- fence I cannot praise them enough"
 MRS. LOU M. CHURCHILL,
 o3 High st., Penacook, N. H.
 Many persons have headache after any little excitement or ex- ertion. They cannot attend church, lectures, entertainments, or ride on trains without suffer ing. Those who suffer in this way should try Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills. They give almost instant relief without leaving any disagreeable after-effects, as they do not derange the stomach or bowels; just a pleasurable sense of relief follows their use. Get package from your drug gist. Take it according to direc- tions, and if it does not benefit he will return youp money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Learn To Be Independent

A group of women discussing what they would do if they were compelled to earn their own livelihood brought forth the fol- lowing:
 Said one: "The only thing that I could do if I found myself suddenly without my accustomed income, would be to make wine Jelly and fudge"
 Heavens" said the practical woman of the crowd, 'that would be poor source of revenue, I'm afraid"
 "Well, at a pinch,' exclaimed another, 'I could teach music, but it would be pretty poor teaching"
 The practical woman said, Well, my dear. there is very little demand now adays for poor teaching of any kind, so fear that your earning capacity would be very limited"
 One clever woman spoke up and said
 T dabble at lots of things that might prove remunerative. I sing little, paint a little, do fairly neat embroidery, and am really very good chafing dish cook. I wonder if any of these accomplish ments, that are regarded as clever in so- ciety, would be of any practical use at a real crisis?
 You might turn your embroidery and cooking into some use, but you'd have to improve in both, my dear" said the prac- tical friend who realized she was a dab- bier in all these things and nothing more.
 The most demure woman in the coterie was then asked what she could do, and her answer was:
 .'I have few if any accomplishments, but I can write on the typewriter like mad. learned to use a machine to help my husband this winter when his secre- tary was Ill, and we got along so famous ly that I have kept it up. I am very much interested in 1t, and intend to keep steadily at il"
 Good for you." observed the woman of practical wisdom; you are the only one in this varied bunch who could put bread
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21

Greensboro. January 2O.-(speoial.)- )-Dr. Ernest B. Dunlap of Lawton, Okla, and Miss Willie Wilton were married here this evening at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Jule Wilton, at 5 o'clock, the Rev Thomas Roberts of Tus- kegee. uncle of the bride. officiating. The wedding was a quiet home affair. the house being beautifully decorated for the occasion. Dr. and Mrs. Dunlap left on the evening train for their home in Lawton. Dr. Dunlap is a prominent physician of Lawton and a graduate of the Southern university here, and was very popular as a student. Miss Wilton was one of Greensboro belles, and by her charm of manner and grace of person had endeared herself to all here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
The Age-Herald Cook Book
A WINTER BREAKFAST DISH.

A WINTER BREAKFAST DISH.
 breakfast dish which does not sound So very attractive, but really is tasty, is pork gravy. Take thin slices of pork, cut in small pieces, and fry them till crisp. Remove the pork and pour off all the fat but two tablespoonfuls; add an equal amount of flour and pour in sufficient warm milk to make a creamy gravy. Sea- son with pepper and just before serving break in two eggs, the mixture being hot enough to cook them. Serve on triangles of toast, garnished with the pork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21

sembled her doors were thrown open, dis closing the large apartment with it's fes- tive dress of woodland smilax and the brilliantly lighted tables.
 The Maltese cross was the shape in which the table was made. Bunches of pink carnations in crystal vases adorned 1t and pink was also the tint chosen for the ribbon bows that tied the little friend ship books marking the places of the guests whose names were placed thereon in letters of gilt. It was fitting that this should be used in the schem eof things since the luncheon was given to the friends whom Miss Rowley expects to as- sst her in her plan of sending self-de- pending girls abroad and her invention of the little book was the first step to- ward the furtherance of that plan.
 A delicious menu interspersed with mu- scal selections by some of Birmingham's most superior musicians was served to the guests by ten of Miss Rowley's young lady pupils. The menu cards were tn- corporated in the 'Friendshlp books" and each course introduced by a clever quotation. The musical numbers were given by MT. John Calman. MT. Omer Horst Miss Cleo Glover and Miss Abbie Murphy.
 At the close of the luncheon Miss Row ley made a graceful talk in which she outlined her plan and briefly mentioned her hope of perfecting it. Several of the guests joined her and an informal discus sion followed.
 Among those present were Mesoames John Jemison, Jr., Oliver Chalifoux, R. F. Johnston, Ola Redin, Mark B. Lewis, Lewis Morris, John Raul, Culpepper Ex- um, A. Craven, Shipman, w. P. G. Hard ing, Davis, Flournoy Rivers E. W. Bar rett, II. r. Wilson. Jr., A. E. Meadow, Albert Caldwell, George Breeding, A. Craker; Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Sadie Gillespy Miss Genie Johnston, Miss Mary Ware, Miss Elizabeth Dearborn Miss Ma rie Smith, Miss Hannah Elliott, Miss Belle DeBardeleben, Miss Fannie Drennen, Miss Alice Fallon, Miss Annie K. Walker, Miss Edith McCrery, Miss Mary George Cruik- shank, Miss Kathleen Nixon, Miss Louise Walker. Miss Nellie Gregg, Miss Mar garet O'Neill. Miss Henrietta Wilcox, Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Lucille Gaston, Miss | Ellen Dickerson, Miss Leonora Bailey; Mrs. W. Shaw, Mrs. E. S. Rawley, Miss Carrie Rowley and Miss Marguerite Weaver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
The Young Hostess

Nervousness is the bugbear of many a young and inexperienced hostess who would like to entertain her friends to dinner, and is yet afraid to experiment. Why not try a simple menu, and ar range that your maid shall first cook the dinner for you one night-or, at any rate, that she shall learn to make the dishes perfectly-before the evening of the dinner party?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
January

An ermine-coated infant. you appear Crossing. with mirth, the winters icy
 bridge, To gain the coronation of the year. IA while agone. by old December's bed, Noting his palsied hands, his voicinEs
 lame We waited till the aged year was dead; Then, summoned you, your sovereignty
 to claim sThe cry, "The king is dead!' had scarce
 been heard Then days to be, proc1aining you, have
 cried: ~Long live the king,'' Through devious
 ways there stirred, sro take, expectant heirsl your place De-
 side, Eleven other months, which form the
 ridge That hems about each newborn yearlings
 throne, Twelve months in all, through which all
 things are done. -Derohoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
What Next In Pads?

A fad in stationery Vnarking reminds one of the Bertillon system for measur- ing criminals. In place of the monogram, the latest thing is to have the thumb print as the distinctive mark. These marks are done in gold, silver or in colors, according to the individual taste
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Dainty Lunch Napkins

Lunch napkins of damask or Chinese linen make welcome presents for the per- son whose linen chest is her delight. They may be made either round or square, and the edge should be scalloped and but toned-holed. The monogram done in eye let embroidery, adds a particularly at tractive touch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
The Individual Towel

One of the latest fads is to make what is called the individual towel. It is par ticularly designed for use when travelling. It is made of the narrow huckaback and is about % inches long, finished with a narrow hemstitehed hem at either end. Of course the initials of the owner ap- pear on one or both ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Prepare for Free Delivery.

Eufaula, January 2o.-(special. 1.-The work of numbering the residences of the city and designating the different streets with proper signboards has begun. and will be pushed to completion preparatory to the installation of free delivery of the mails. Postmaster W. G. Russell is in receipt of his government credentials to serve as postmasters of the city for the coming four years.