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The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
SHIP BRAKE TO
BE GIVEN A TEST

MONTREAL, March "a company
Of Montreal business men has just
been formed 40 exploit a ship brake,
the invention or Louis Lacoste, OF this
city, son OF Sir Alexander Lacoste. The
invention is designed TO stop swift
vessel in a remarkably short space OF
time. President Roosevelt has loaned
the $4,000. 900 battleship Indiana, $4,000
tons, for the supreme test
The trials will take place at the
mouth OF the Delaware river. March
20 before gathering Of naval eX-
perts. Should the trials please these
authorities. ii Is probable that the
brake will be attached to all United
States fighting vessels. And In sucn
an event the merchant ships OF the
world WILL no doubt, be considered in
complete without IT, Besides Amer
lean naval officials. there will be pres
ent at the brakes test, navigators
from all over the world, and represen-
tatives Of the big passenger lines.
Nj. Louis Lacoste conceived the
idea OF a brake for an ocean vessel
ten years ago. Since then he has
worked hard on his project, and Is
now nearing that inventors happy
state-the marketing OF his discovery
IT is estimated that $4,000 has already
been spent on the brake.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
100000 VISITORS
IN WASHINGTON
PRES iDENT-ELECT TAFT AND
MRS. TAFT BEGIN OCCUPANCY
OF WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-One hun
dred thousand visitors have arrived in
Washington to attend the Inauguration
ceremonies. About one-third of the
81 900 members of civic and military
organizations who will participate in
the inaugural parade have reached the
national capital.
Presidentelect Taft last night gave
a hearty handshake to more than a
score of the country's most handsome
and gallant citizens" SO reckoned be-
cause these qualifications were pre-
scribed before their appointment as
aides TO the floor committee of the in
augural ball.
The aides. who represent practically
every state, were guests at dinner
given in their honor by Thomas r.
Walsh. vice chairman OF the commit
tee, and the function was one OF the
most notable among the pre-inaugura-
ton events. Others present were Ad-
mirai Sperry, ex-Gov. Myron r. Her
rick. of Ohio Frank II. Hitchcock,
chairman OF the Republican national
committee. and Chester A. Arthur, of
Colorado Springs
AS the guests OF President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. President-elect and Mrs.
Taft will begin their occupancy OF the
White House tonight. going there for
dinner and remaining.
After the Inauguration there will be
y reunion OF the various members OF
the Taft family at the White House.
The entire Taft family will be In town
today
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
BUM LAY MOTIONLESS;
NOT DEAD, DEAD DRUNK

There was apparently no need for
the services OF Signal Officer William
II. Downe, when he was called to a
bicycle store at No. 81 Monroe-ave.
Tuesday afternoon, and found all that
was mortal OF Herbert Friedlander,
lying i'm state. with white sheet
spread decorously over his form while
the men In the place spoke in hushed
whispers.
Several men had taken the notion
; less form from an ash heap in the al
ley near Brush and Macomb-sts.; and
borne il into the temporary resting
place while they notified the police OF
the mystery.
Poor fellow. guess he's dead" said
a solemn voice. as Downie strobe in,
and gently raised the sheet from
Friedlanders face.
Yes" echoed Downie, Dead
drunk. He just batted both eyelids.
A few minutes later. Friendlander
yawned and stretched ON an operat-
Ing table in ST. Marys hospital
Gee" he calculated. The old
booze sure got me that time. In a
hospital, eh?'
He said he was Just plain bum.
without any home and gave his age
as 20 years.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
ROSENTHAL AFTER
MANY IMPROVEMENTS

The council meeting, Tuesday night,
was one of the dryest ever until the
clerk got down to resolutions. The
first four wards were disposed OF
quickly. Then came the Fifth, ana
after the clerk had read about doz-
en- resolutions offered by Aid. Rosen-
thai. al calling for little improvements
I'm the ward. mis- colleagues began 10
sit up and take notice. Altogether
Rosenthal presented about a score OF
resolutions and all went through not
withstanding Aid. links observation
that the alderman from de FIT was
rather immodest In his demands. IL
is more than probable, however. that
the list VIII be properly pruned when
the estimatOrs get hold of It..
Aid Rosenthal also submitted an
ordinance charging the district in
which junk may exist, so as 10 In
clude the territory south OF GratiOt as
far as Jeffcrson-aye., between Hast
mss ana Russell-sts.
The council authorized the transfer
of So 500 from the surplus OF the 1908
general road fund to- the snow clean
ing fund. this sum representing the
expenses incurred as a result OF the
last big snow storm above the allow
ance previously made.
Mayor Breitmeyer again vetoed the
Thompson court opening aud the mat
ter will De- considered. The council
adopted "A resolution opening Fifteenth.
t.. FROM Marquette To- Milwaukee
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
WOMAN TRIES TO
LICK JIM POUND
IN COURT
MRS. DAiRS FLYS INTO RAGE
WHEN ATTORNEY ACCUSES
HER OF LYING ON WITNESS
STANO-LAWYERS SoUARBLE.

Spectators in Judge Hosmer's court.
Tuesday afternoon, where the aliena-
ton OF affection case of Bertha Rob
son against James and EurotaS Rob
son. brothers OF her divorced husband.
is in progress, Witnessed lively tilt
between attorneys and nearly saw At
torney James Pound Kicked by an
iratc woman
The woman in the case was Mrs.
Emma Davis, wife of prominent
farmer from Van Buren, township,
where the parties interested in the
case. She was a witness for the de-
Tense, and after she had complied
her testimony. which Mr.. Pound tried
unsuccessfully TO shake, he shook his
finger at her as she left the stand and
said: Woman, don't think you told
word of truth"
The attorneys for the defense, Col.
Kirk. of Ypsianti and Samuel Bur
roughs. of Detroit, were ON their feet
in an instant.
IF she is liar, she isn't half as big
one as you are. jim Pound shout
ed Mr.. Burroughs across the table.
Col. Kirk fairly Numbered in his pro-
test at such tactics. Mr. Burroughs
ltpta'Nh llS Sudl &c lildl MI.
was the liar. and expressed his will
ingness to pay a fine for the language
he used. Judge Hosmer only chuckled
and the lawyers finally cooled off.
Mrs. Davis was not so easily paci-
fed. She attempted to strike Mr.
Pound in court. but failing in that she
took up her stand outside the court
and vowed she would lick" him when
l.. ~
doing 1t. too. She is large woman,
strong and muscular, a typical farm
er's wife. Friends finally induced her
TO leave the building before Mr.. Pound
made his appearance.
The troubles of the Robsons were
aired In court several months ago
when Mrs. Robson started suit for di-
vorce. She was granted a decree and
was given considerable cash and one
Of her husbands farms as alimony.
Then she started suit against her hus-
bands brothers, alleging that they con.
spired to ALLEVIATE her husbands affec.
tons SO that she would not share in
his property. Mrs. Robson was a sec
ond wife, her husband having been a
widower for 90 years when he mar.
ried her. He charged that she married
him only for his property and com.
menced Fostering him as soon as they
were married to deed over his land to
her.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
MEASURE AIMS At
WHITE SLAVE
TRAFFIC
REP. FoUcH PROPOSES SEVERE
PUNISHMENT FOR PERSONS EN-
eAGiNG IN EvIL-sAYs 1T MUST
BE DESTROYED.
lFrom a staff Correspondent


LANSING, Mich, March 3.-A bill
that aims point-blank at the white
slave" evil was introduced in the
house by Fouch, OF Allegan. II pro-
vides that any person who snail en-
gage in this evil by any means,
whether by threats. promises, violence
or device, shall, upon conviction for
the first offense, be fined not TO eX-
coed $1,000 or sent 10 jail from six
months TO a year or both. and for the
second offense shall be sent TO the
state prison for not less than year
and not to exceed five years.
Representative Fouch says the
roundabout way heretofore used to get
at this evil will not do; II must DC
destroyed by square attack.
The house committees reported out
favorably the senate bills providing
for an inheritance tax: making it a
felony to steal automobiles; one pro-
viding better safeguards to protect the
good name OF women.
There was quorum in the senate
yesterday afternoon and the first work
was done since last Thursday.
A resolution offered by Taylor, OF
Kalamazoo, passed, calling upon the
Michigan congressman to continue
voting and working for the Burton bill
in congress To regulate the amount OF
water used at Niagara Falls. The
regulation proviso expires in June and
this resolution intends to hold till the
recent treaty with Canada can be APP
proved by the United States senate.
which will not be reached before next
Thursdays adjournment.
few more bills were dumped into
the senate hopper, as follows:
BY Smell. OF Detroit. making 1t neces-
sary for dealers TO properly label all
cold storage eggs, poultry and game.
also one requiring manufacturers of
ice cream to use labels If Il contains
anything other than milk. sugar and
eggs, stating what il is and the pro-
portions.
BY Fox. of Mayville. amending the
tax laws SO assessors can place prop
erty on the tax rolls after the board
of review has completed it's work. this
is TO catch the transient stock OF
goods.
BY Newton. OF Washtenaw. granting
power 10 school boards to engage a
buoAAiSoo W hhV ohd
buy supplies. and to- have supervision
OF buildings under construction.
BY Taylor. of Kalamazoo. raising
the salary OF the circuit court stenog-
rapher from $500 to $4,000 In that
county and also one making IL COM
pulsory to send female prisoners di-
rect to the Detroit house OF correction
This would do away with the matron
of Jackson prison.
Senator Anhut. of Detroit, will in
troduce bill Wednesday To prohibit
street. electric or interurban railway
lines from working employees more
than eight hours In each ~ hours. but
makes an exception when extra work
IS caused by accidents.
These bills passed the senate: Per-
hitting an appeal from the action OF
boards OF supervisors when claims are
disallowed altering proceedings in
eiectment eases; permitting taxpayers
TO appear before the tax board for adj
justment of their taxes whether they
reside in that tax district or not.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
TWO KILLED
BY GAS FUMES

NEW YORK, March 3-Burned to
death, the BODY OF Mrs. Addie c.
Bishop, aged II, was found today in
her room at sc North Oxford-st..
Brooklyn In a hall lay the body OF
George Fl. Varney, year her senior.
who roomed in the same house. H
was suffocated ny gas. Gas was flow
ing from jet in the old mans room.
1t is known that Varney was a VIC
tim OF epilepsy. and the belief OF the
authorities is that in the night he
started to turn on the gas but was
stricken before he could apply match
To the open jet
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Board Of Trade Officers.

The following officers were chosen
at the annual election OF the board or
trade. held Tuesday:
President. George Beck: first vice
pres ident. Arthur ). Dumont: second
vioe-president. r. VI Hobart; direc-
tore. l.aban A Parsons. James It.
Shaw. Alex j. Ellair, Frank Il.
Caughey. John Wynne, Jr.. Fred J..
simmons. r. VIM lAchtenberg.
Thomas G Craig: committee on arbi-
traitor. h. NJ. Hobart. c. w. Csrran.
J. r. Horuung. G T.. Fieltz. Robert
Henkei. -. O, Wiley. William North
WOOD. William Carson, H. f. Botsford.
David Stott: committee on appeals. r.
NJ. Sheffield. n 3. simmons. c. A. Gu.
len. r. NJ Binn. Robert II. Day. H..
4. Lauhof. W. n. Houghton. J. l..
Hudson. Charles Clark.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
P PRESIDENT GETS
READY To LEAVE
WHITE HOUSE
WILL MOVE HIS COLLECTION OF
VAlUA6LEs TO HOME AT SAG.
AMORE HllL-FARMER is HIS
SILENT GUIDE.

WASHINGTON. March 3.-Presl-
dent Roosevets study. upstairs in the
White House, is being dismantled,
preparatory 10 the removal on March
4. There's where he keeps the things
that are dearest to him, the things
without which he can't do. There
stands his silent guide. philosopher
and friend. upon whom he relies con
stantly for his inspiration.
In that little study stands the desk
at which the president does oil the
work of outlining the big things he
intends to do. II was while seated at
that desk that he had his first confer
ence with Congressman Townsend, of
Michigan, about the railroad rate reg
ulation program which he had outlin-
ed. At that desk the famous muck
rake" speech was written. II was
there that Mr.. Roosevelt poured forth
his indignation over the output OF the
nature takers" In memorandum,
drawn up in pencil, prepared at that
desk. the plan to send the Atlantic bat
tleshlp fleet on its world-girdling trip
was born. The first conference bear
ing on the presidents Intention to
make a hunting trip through Africa
was there held Mr.. Roosevelt seated
in his favorite place AT the desk which
in years to come will unquestionably
have unique historic value.
The room Itself is lined with
shelves. resting low, which are filed
with books. most of them nature
books. which the president reads for
recreation. There is an open fireplace
thereto give 1t the outdoor flaw
or the president says. Manys the
time he scrubbed around i'm front OF IL
on his presidential knees. himself
building the fire that subsequently I'LL.
ed the room with its cheer.
On the shelves there are some 20
or 80 original drawings of cartoons
that have appeared in the American
newspapers. Some of these were sent
by the artists on their own initiative
In some instances Mr.. Roosevelt him
self wrote to ask the favor. All are
Roosevelt cartoons. and none o. them
fiatters him personally. But all OF
them indorse his progressivenes and
strenuosity. And among them is Pres
ident Roosevelt's favorite. The car.
toon In question is called Ills Fav-
orite Author" 1t represents a clear
eyed. broad-shouldered. middle.aged
farmer. sitting before the hresde. his
feet encased in yarn socks. his legs
crossed the very picture OF comfort.
able Americanism, reading newspa.
per. Across the top oil the page ap
pear the words. The President $
Message"
And that farmer is the silent guide
philosopher and friend upon whom
the president relies constantly for his
inspiration This man. once said
President Roosevelt. represents the
masses OF the American plain people
the people I've tried to reach, or
ten when | am thinking out some
thing wondering whether my ideas on
the subject are wise, get 10 wonder
4 ing also whether he'll approve II In
convinced that hell sanction g,
ahead"
Sometime before the last Repuhli
can national convention a friend call
\ cd on President Roosevelt and aske,
I him To discuss with him frankly hii
views ON the so-called second electiv,
term III
Come over here. the presiden
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
GEE WHITAKER" DIES
IN NEW ENGLAND

HARTFORD. Conn, March Sew
persons who "cuss' by saying "Gea
whitaker" are aware now the eiacula.
ton originated or that the man to
whom IL was first applied lived in Ash
ford. near Willimantic.
George Whitaker. who died in his
home. was a famous Forty-niner. and
policeman OF New Britain and become
its first chief He was a terror among
the towns criminally inclined and was
Familiarity dubbed &c Whitaker"
Mr.. Whitaker. who died OF apopleyy.
was eighty-two years old and a civil
var veteran.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03

said. lie led his visitor to the car
toon in question
This man before the fire." he con
tinued. represents the masses OF the
American people. the plain people,
the common people. If you please. This
man. I'm sure, wouldn't like ii. Is
that answer enough?
All these things are To be removed
to Mr.. Roosevelt's study in his house
on Sycamore Hill at Oyster Bay.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONCERT THURSDAY

The Sonata recital 10 be given
Thursday afternoon. March 4, In Tenn
pic Beth FL by Eka Ruegger. cellist.
and Lewis l.. Richards. pianist, Is to
commence at 1 o'clock precisely.
rLc recital will last but single hour
aud promptly AT 4 o'clock the doors
VIII be closed and will remain closed
du ring all the four movements OF the
Handel Sonata-the first number or
the program. Ample attention has
been called TO this fact and In all
prombability an effort Will be made
by everyone TO be on time In order
10 hear all OF the excellent program
offered
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
MINISTER KILLS MAN
IN SELF-DEFENSE

TEMPLE. n. IT,. March 3--Rev.
Harvey Eastman. pastor OF the local
Congregational church, shot and killed
George l.. Narcotic, valet in the
employ OF Brig Gen. James Miller. IT,.
5. A., retired. Narcotic was crazed
With drink and had shot at several
villagers who attempted TO disarm him
Rev. MIR. Eastman shot to save his own
life. The tragedy occurred at Gen.
Miller's residence ON the Wilton road.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
EARTHQUAKE KILLS
AND INJURIES zoo

SMYRNA, March 3.--It is reported
that two hundred persons have been
killed and manned in an earthquake
which destroyed the village of Masran
near Jerusalem. According To belated
dispatches which arrived today the
entire village is i'm ruins and the sur
vivors are camping on the plains.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Io-YEAR OLD BOY SHOOTS
HIS BROTHER DEAD

OLIVET, March 3.-Clifford Kel'
logg. ~ years old. was shot and killed
late yesterday afternoon by his broth.
or. Clayton. 10 years old. The boys
had been left alone in their home
while their mother went down town
They were playing I'm an upstairs
room when Clayton found the gun. In
some manner the gun was discharged
the bullet entering Clifford's temple
He died soon afterwards.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
LocAL NEWs MorEs.
" IIIinm L. MnyburN. who had nen
rrt.nNrreh rum u Ihrre-Necks

" IIIinm 4. MnyburN. who had nearly
recovered from thrcc-wrcks iIl-
ness. NId ID rolagsr and has been
compelled 20 talk, Co hts bod. his
physician Ia. CARTS. Camphcl}. says
re ls Slowly gaining and VIII prob
abls Doc uut again ln lew weeks.
Mt Mayhuky is Sun~tinS from
rheumatic affection.
NrS. Ellen HHydeH, widow of the late
Peter 81. Hayden. died tuesday In her
home. No. 81 spruce O. where sac
EsH lived fur years SIZE is survived
hN three children, Marguerite. Eu-
ward and Charles. the latter q
trayriiaE satesu1u it the employ or
~ VI Ferry g 60.
4 parry Of Detroit real eatate men. alt
membcrs 6f the -rccl -eAfafe board.
tcft TUESDAY lU special car 10 at
tend fAe TAFT inauguration On W ASH
trgtou Tncv VIII return Monday
MAI j s. Gocdv iu and Lieut.. y. h
M4gsa. h0th of the Seventh ~ = in-
- fan4fe- stst t4.+ff-ti ~ t'rrrt Wryur, viii
attend TIE ceremonies
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Kills option Repeal.

INDIANAPOLIS. ind. March b
The senate Yesterday afternoon killed
the county local option repeal bill by
a VOTE OF % 10 %. In the discussion
thar preceded the vote some Of the
senator's came almost 10 blow and
e4.atees- and eeHRteF-ehaFges ef unfair.
ness were heard ON all sides.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Is ARE KILLED
BY LANDSLIDE

BELLUNO, Italy, March 3.-Thir-
teen persons are known TO have been
crushed to death today in q landslide
that struck the village OF Tassel.
Scores of houses were buried and II
is feared that the death list will be
greatly increased Troops have been
dispatched 10 the scene.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Two Miners Killed.

WILKES. BARRE. Pa, March g.
Two men lost their lives In the fire
that followed an explosion in the No
"a Colliery OF the Pennsylvania Coal
Co at Port Blanchard, near here. yes
tefday. Fourteen others We're severe
ly burned. several of whom may die
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
SUPREME COURT.

LANSING. Mich. March 3.-The SUI
preme court Tuesday heard the fol-
lowing cases Acknowledgement vs..
Detroit. Grand Haven 4 Milwaukee
Railway Co: People VS.. Sam.
Court adjourned until Wednesday.
when II ID expected opinions will be
filed
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
Pressmen Gets s.hour pay.

CINCINNATI. March "A decision
rendered by the United States circuit
court of appeals establishes an eight
hour work day for the international
Printing Pressmens union. The ap-
rellais coEr holds that no contract
exists between the Typothetae OF Am
erica and the pfessmeHs- unioB-te
maintain the nine.hour day. as alleg-
ed by the typothetae.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03
THE WEATHER.

Detroit aud Ntctnityt "Wednesday
nigh. cloudy with probably ssow nus-
RTE. aar coldert Thursday. partly cloudy
and colder; moderate westerly wtnds.
Ioxrer Mtchigans snow and co1aer
tonight, Thursday. partly etesdy WITH
snow en- west portious brssk ~~sth~ssf
Winds. dtn,infshfna.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat Kind that
looks right Ttmss PrinttaH Co, No
Is John Rst. Phone 1928.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03

Chew Merry widow Cum.
For sale everywhere.
The Detroit times., 1909-03-03

Sch Printtux done right. Times rreaes
ing Co, 10 John R--st Phone 1<y&
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-09
Mrs, Temples Telegram.

The annual tour of "Mrs. Temples
Telegram" under the direction of
Messrs. Charles E. Small and Thomas
Hall, with Miss Rose Evans in the
title role, is proving even greater
success than heretofore. Seemingly,
the adventures which befall Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Temple and their "Ananias-
like" friend, Arthur Fuller, merely
from the sending of an innocent little
telegram, have never been in such
vogue with theatregoers over the
country as during the present season,
for the sparkling comedy has been at
tracing record breaking business
since the inception of its prese, tour.
The play will be the attraction at the
Lyceum Thursday afternoon for three
days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-09
LEGAL Nol1cE.

Thomas G. Chilcoie, residing at Elma. Wash
inglon; Bruce B. Chilcote, residing Mt Ho
mer M chig,n: A. 8. Chilcote. residing at
Fredonia, Kansas; w. b. Chllcote residing at
Rensselaer,, Indiana Adelaine Chicote, Mary
uhflcote and John Chicote, residing at Mt.
Ayr, Indiana; the unknown heirs at law OF
Mordecai Chi,cote, deceased, and the up-
known heirs ut law OF Luther England, de-
ceased, win take notice that on the
ID DAY OF APRIL. A. d. 1909,
Anna Kehn filed her petition in the Court
Of Common Pleas of Wood County, Ohio in
Case No. l6olb against the above named par.
ties as defendents in said cause wherein the
same is now pending. Praying that defend
ants may be required to answer said petition
and show what interest they claim in the
west half ,ti) OF the south east quarter (,4l
OF section number twenty one I9li township
number three g, north, range No. twelve 12
east, containing eighty 1907 acres OF land
more or less situated In Perry Township
Wood County, Ohio, and that the title OF
Anna Kehn to and in sa described Real
Estate be quieted as against said defendants
and each and all OF them,
Said defendants will further take notice that
they are required to answer on or before the
2sth day of Nav, A. d. 1909, or judgmen
may be taken against them.
ANNA KEHN.
By John Bender, her Attorney. Ct
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-04-09
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Miss Besse Van HELEN YVES d light
fully surprised at her home on lat
Wednesday evening in honor of her
birthday. Games and music were en-
joyed, after which the guests retired
to the dining room, where an elegant
supper awaited them. The large birth
day cake lighted up with candles,
which adorned the center of the table
was very noticeable feature.
Those present were: Maud Davy,
Grace Bryant. Josephine Kinnear,
Myrtle Hansen, Ohye Wlnzler, Valena
Forker, Minnie Friar, Marge Davy,
Catharine Carroll and Mrs. Jennie
Baughman all of Toledo and Mrs. Jo-
sephine Cranker and Mrs. VIM. Gran
ker. Miss Besse received many beau
tlful and useful presents.