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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
Why This Privacy
When II Is All OF the
Peoples Business {
Secret Conference In Washington
Finds President TAFT In Some
Very Bad Company With
No Insurgents Or Re-
porters Present.

consideration for the people regard duty
1t strictly regular affair only the bosses there
though president trying help Adch and
push party who have riven vant
promises party made the people last fall through
presidency should be revised DOWN
WARD
President Taft seems to forget he
regular
reporters o this cOnferencel
No. it that kind of a conference
strictly private and private regular
The busnes public business, however.
that important changes
decided the plans the president had recommended
legislation drafted the attorney general referred back to
him make the decisions of the SECRET conference
Had the people right a full report
they transang private business of
single present every citizen the
United
public business and the people entitled to know what
their agents did and every word that
things people nightly inter
ested in
The president had recommended that the tax provision provide
governmental supervision thereby possess government and
public knowledge real business
gains profits the
country"
Fair isn't it
good for
He said
while the faculty form has been of the
utility world 1T is ALSO TRUE THAT SUB
STANuALLY ABUSES ALL OF THE EVILS WHICH
HAVE AROUSED PUBLIC NECESSITY OF REFORM
WERE MADE POSSIBLE USE CT THIS VERY FACULTY"
which the corporate OF doing business.
But this regular and conference the president
backed down.
Why9 What arguments did Adrich and and their bench
the down until takes
recommendation the commissioner of internal cOnurrsd
by the of the before investigation be ordered
pretty stockholders and public alike have
whether officers and directors obbng
both.
dangerous
the Hartman Chicago Alton deal
called had practiced
and favored the Of privacy corporate affairs
presence Cummn Toilette insurgents
would disturbed the harmony of the conference
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08

dminuive Juvenile
ed
formed walls
Of
Of he
abe extract the
he
expression OF egoical delight
as urchin OF exceptionally elegant personality
From this would dedpce
ably susceptible
OGRE though
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
Mining Promoter DISCHARGES

NEW YORK, July s.--wm. S. Nit.
chel, the mining promoter who is
wanted In Canada on the nominal
charge OF securing $4,000 under false
pretenses from Alex. c. Ross, a mem
Der Of the dominion parliament. was
discharged yesterday by Unite Estates
Commissioner Alexander. Mitchelrs
explanation TO the court that he act.
ed in good faith in handling Cobal:
mining prop arties was accepted by the
court
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
oe,roI, Gets Customs Court.

WASHINGTON. July s-Througn
the efforts OF Senator William Alden
Smith. the United States court Of Gus
toms appeals created in the Aldrich
bill Is TO sit in Detroit in addition
TO other cities agreed upon. Senator
Smith had notified Senator Aldrlch
OF his desire that Detroit be included
in the provisions OF the bill and when
the matter came up yesterday the sen
ator's amendment was accepted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08

had to take civil service examina-
ton
How far is II from the earth 70 the
NOON" was one OF the first questions.
"Lawsie. me- said the candidate.
N got TO go on any trips Ike dat, |
don want the job
In Holland the average number OF
deaths from railway accidents Is one
year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
MAN OF 70 GOES TO JAIL
Brooklyn Man Who Is Always Ills
Own Lawyer at Last In a Cell.

wv" lawyer AZ LasS IN Nel'.
NEW YORK. July S.-Josiah T.
White, 20 years ole. wealthy rest
dent Of Columbia Heights. Brooklyn,
vho has frequently appeared as bis
own lawyer before the Justices of the
supreme court Of that borough. was
arrested and taken 20 Raymond-st
Jail for ccntemp; Of coart In refusing
examination In supplementary pro.
ccedinss started year ago against
MIN by the Pioneer Iron works. Sew.
ersi times during the year the com.
yany hEs tried 10 collect judgment
or S1si. which amount Mr.. White IS
said TO owe the company. lie haS
opposed the collection OF the money
~ frequently appearing before the
ocurts to argue motions IN the case.
Mr.. White has tried for several
WEEKS to stsve of imprisonment. and
yesterday he appeared In court with
. bun1ls Of legal papers to argue an.
o<hor motion which he believed would
eve him from bsirs arrested. He
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
JOSH WISE SAYS:

usually good fer others as well as fer
herself"
You can be arrested and fined in
Russia for sending love messages on
postal card. To people who have
seen some OF the "Oh. You Kid" SOU
venir postals in this country, this
sounds like a good law
The worst thing about mailing lie
is that you are apt TO hammer your
ingers.-Puck.
I'm puzzled" said Gladys Il told
Bob maybe I'd marry him. Could he
call that a promise?''
He probably calls It threat said
Mabel. her chum.
Soft looking and delicate clouds
forctell fine weather. hardedged ones
wind. AID a pale yellow sky indicates
wet weather.
Those people who are always talk
ing about how much better IL is fnan-
cially 10 be a prize fighter than col
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-08
The Truth. No Matter NJ
Whom It Helps or HurtA

The news dispatches tell US OF an
important conference at the White
House. the subject of which was the
income tax on corporations.
Those present were Aldrich and
his me. too" men of the senate
finance committee, Cannon and
Payne.
Cummings. La Toilette, Deliver
and Beveridge, insurgents. men Who
have from time to time evidenced
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
JEWISH COLONY IN TOLEDO
Are the Only Members Of That Faith
In spain--Why They Were
Granted Exemption.

The only Jews in Spain are found
at Toledo, and they have descended
from d colony which settled there at
the time of the dispersion Of the
Babylonian captivity. When the Or
der Of Ferdinand and Isabella was
issued in 1894 expelling unbelievers
from Spain the Jewish colony in To-
lcdo was granted exemption by show
ing proof that their ancestors had
nothing to do with the crucifixion
and had not been in Palestine for
generations before the advent of
Christ. A decree was issued permit
ting them to remain and reside in a
certain quarter of the city of Toledo,
an6 to pursue certain lines of busi-
ness, but they were not allowed to
travel or leave the place, and every
man, woman and child of Jewish
birth was taxed 80 pieces of silver
annually. In the archives of the
Vatican to-day may be found the
documents relating to this remark
able incident.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

Last year Mr.. Con Sumer and
his wife made New Years reso-
luton. They agreed to keep an
itemized account of all their eX-
penses and cave 5000 toward a
house. They kept half the reso.
luton; that is, they made the
itemized account, but not only did
the $500 die an inglorious death,
but the pair just managed to see
the 3lst. day of December die
away before the last cent of Mr..
Sumer's yearly salary had disap'
peared. Yet this gentleman is
confidential clerk; he gets sal
ary of $3, 600 a year and makes
noble It mpt to keep up q good
appearance.
Mrs. Sumer bought two street
dresses and an evening dress dur
ing the year, and even Mr.. Sumer
had no cause to object to the price.
For her spring dress she paid $40,
and for her winter dress she paid
$35. Now for these precious
dresses, when they are imported,
the customs authorities come along
and collect duty Of 81 cents per
pound, and In addition 60 per
cent ad valorem, which means that
Mrs. Sumer had to pay S9.3l duty
on the $40 dress and $ll 30 on the
$25 dress. In other words, if
there were no duty on dresses, she
could buy these same dresses for
$40 80 and $l3 6s, respectively; or
the two for less than she paid last
year for one.
For that evening dress that she
paid $35 for she had to disburse a
duty of exactly $l4, SO that if there
had been no duty the dress would
have cost SOL. In other words,
these three dresses that she paid
$50 for, cost her just $34 63
in customs duties. The actual
cost of the dresses without duty
would be $40 3S, so that the duties
ate up the cost of her evening
dress. That $34 .63 which she in
directly paid In duties would have
bought an extra dress that she
felt she sorely needed, but instead,
some manufacturer got probably
$50 of 1T and invested in real es.
tate in his wife's name.
Here is Sumer's list, after he
finished looking for the missing
$500.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
TO FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS.

eff smallpox or yellow fever was
causing a thousand deaths year.
you'd be holding special sessions of
the legislature to devise means to be
rid of the scourge. And yet l tell
you that tuberculosis is no longer a
burden to be borne unquestioningly,
no longer a cross that must be UNI
protestingly borne. 1t is an epi-
demic that must be met and con-
quered." This strong statement of
the case was made by Bishop Cod
man of the Episcopal diocese of
Maine on an appropriation for
S130,00O for the next two years for
the Hebron sanitarium.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
arrnholeS wi


of the shoulder is kept fiat. There IL
n return to the old bell shape, with the
fullness at the elbow.
Yokes on smart blOuses are trimmed
In very different way this season
indeed, the effect is that OF Il series of
tiny yokes edged with braid or lace,
but each yoke is of different mate.
rial. For instance, one will be of
lace, another of tucklng, while a third
may be of net with motifs of lace. A
square effect Is often given back and
front with blblike harness of the
material trimmed in fanclful man
ner.
Modified japanese and empire STYLES
are the prevailing ones in modes, and
they are certainly graceful enough to
please the most fastidious.
Combinations of dress fabrics in
costume are to be featured strongly In
dressy clothes this winter. Velvet
and chlffons are combined so effective
ly that the velvet does not seem to
outweigh the sheer chiffon.
The small girl will need light wrap
for fall days, and the coat iu the cut
Is just the thing for her. All the light
weight cloths and cheyiots are appro
pirate for the coat.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

New York, Sept. 6.-Peary has
succeeded!
"Stars and Stripes nailed to the
North Pole"
From out the Arctic darkness
there was flashed today this
message, which stunned the scien'
tific world and thrilled the heart
of every layman. From the bleak
coast of Labrador, Peary gave to
the world the news that he had
attained his goal in the far north,
while at the same moment, in far
off Denmark. DR.. Frederick A.
Cook, of Brooklyn, was being
dined and lionlzed by royalty for
the same achievement.
Undeniably, Yankee grit has
conquered the frozen north and
there has been created a coinci-
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
THOSE POOR NEW WORKERS.

~ hope my next admirer will be
a man who hasn't been born and
brought up in New York." pouted
the pretty girl from the south. "I'm
just sick and tired of plotting these
born New Workers about the city,
telling them where to transfer and
what transfers transfer and where
the streets are and everything. Just
sick and tired of it. You'd think
l was a guide"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
FAMOUS ARCTIC EXPLORER IN POLAR eARB

dence such as the world will never
see again. Two Americans have
planted the flag of their country
in the land of ice, which man has
sought to penetrate for four
centuries, and each, ignorant of
the others conquest, has flashed
within period of FIVE days
laconic message of success to the
waiting world.
Cook, in his first message to his
country, was brief, but non
committal; Peary was even
briefer, but specific.
"Star and Stripes nailed to the
North Pole," he said. That was
all, but never before have 80 few
words conveyed to the people
greater meaning or greater
patriotic satisfaction.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

wired by the Logan Light and
Power company with special ser
vice wire that will transmit steady
light and make the pictures per-
feet. The theatre will open in a
few days and the management
invites the Logan people to this
place Of amusement and guarantee
the best satisfaction.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
THE LAST OF THE soNAPARTEs.

If we except the American de-
scendants of Jerome's first marriage
in the United States there are now
only three men who bear the name
of Bonaparte. Two are bachelors
over A, descendants of Jerome's Sec
ond marriage, and the third SON.
less widower of so, descendant of
Napoleon's discarded brother, Lu-
Glen. Josephine's descendants mean
while sit on many thrones, and in
clnde King Edwards grandson, the
petted Prince Olaf of Norway.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
Pomeroy Independent

zone of the prettiest little
eplaces of amusement in southeast
ern Ohio, ls the Grand Family
Theatre, of Middleport, owned
and conducted by Messrs. Stiff,
Swift and Pfarr of Middleport.
Starting on a small scale about
two years ago, they have kept
abreast of the times, until today
they are on an equality with the
greater electric shows of the
larger cities.
No money has been spared when
the convenience of their patrons
was concerned and their theatre is
thoroughly equipped with the
latest and most up-to- date para
phernalia conducive to comfort
and clean amusement.
The interior of the Grand Fam.
/ lily Theatre is model OF artistic
decoration and cleanliness and the
handling of the large crowds
nightly, concluslvely show how
this feature is appreciated.
The pictures shown nightly are
of ths best and are standard make
although at greater expense to
the firm, while the illustrated
songs beautifully rendered to
piano and drum accompaniment
comprise the latest and most pop.
ular hits of the day.
Messrs. Stiff, Swift and Pfarr
are residents of Middleport and
are also come of the most promin-
ent citizens and business men.
Mr.. Stiff was formerly connect
ed with the Kanawhe Il Michigan
railway shops at Hobson, but has
resigned to give his entire atten-
tion to the show business.
Mr.. Swift is one of the owners
of the E. r. Hugg & Co., grocery
establishment on Mill street;
treasurer of the village Of Middle
port; secretary of the Leading
Creek Oil & Gas company and
candidate for reelection to the
treasurer's Office without opposi-
tion.
Mr.. Pfarr is the manager of the
Mutual Electric Light company,
and Is an electrician of consider
able note.
ALI three gentlemen are Of the
highest standard when it comes to
character and business ability and
deserve the highest commentator
for the efforts they have put forth
in making the Grand Family Thea
tire a place Of amusement second
20 none.
Messrs. Stiff and Pfarr have re-
Gently contracted for a building
in Logan, where they expect TO
open up an electric theatre in that
city within the next few days.
The people OF Logan are to be
congratulated upon their good |
fortune in having these gentlemen
locate in their midst for there is
no question but what the same
high standard OF show business
viii be maintained in their new
enterprise"
Mr.. Pfarr is in Logan and is
getting ready TO establish Fam
ily Theatre here in the Brooker
building. Tia room has been !
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
Not In virainia.

The dusky manservant Of Wash
ington official, being granted leave of
absence to visit his home In Virginia.
hied himself to department store to
purchase yalise. The salesman
seemed to think the darky should pur-
chase something In the way of large
bag. Here's fine one" he said
the best alligator bag you can get.
Only
Look heah. boss" interrupted the
darky impatiently. II done tole yo'
several times l don't want no alligator
bag, ain't goin' to Floridy. rs goin'
to mah home in virginny."-Lippin-
eott's.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
Her Preforenco.

I-aw-want to give you-aw-a lit
tie pwesent on youah birthday, doncher
know" said young DeSappe. "Would
you-aw-pwefer something-aw- SEN
sible"
"Oh, my. no" answered Miss DIM
pleton. ~ prefer presents that are
characteristic of the people who give
them Il me."-Chicago News.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
MODlSH THINGS.
Skirts Are Marrow and Cinging on
Drossy Frocks--New BIouses.

In skirts there is something actually
new-that is, in the dressier styles. In
cut they are much narrower than
they have been and with hardly any
spring at the lower edge. On most
models they are plain and hang in
long straight folds. There is great
art in fitting a skirt of this kind, which
must be perfect. The waist fullness
is laid in plaits which are stitched
only about three inches from the belt.
The new sleeves are put into the
artnholes without fullness, and the line
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
SAVING THE PIECES.

"Why did you steal the horsel"
81 was drunk"
Confess the circumstances and
ask the mercy of the court"
"Never! The only thing I have
left now is my reputation for So
briety."-Cleyeland Leader.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
SARTORlAL NEWS.
Soutachc In Smart Designs Favorite
Trin,rnino-Tsilored Modes

Braid will be literally employed on
fall costumes, particularly soutache
braid put on in designs. Embroidered
bands and chenille are also TO be
used, but metal laces constitute the
only real novelty of the season.
Two leading styles will be the Amer.
lean tailor made and the Japaaese
mode. In the former the coat and
sleeve will be heightened, and the In.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

SlMPLE MORNING DRESS-o'oi, ooUo.
dicatons are that the empire line is
doomed The pointed bodice Is to be
in favor.
Paris is favoring violet shades, but
they will soon become common and
therefore impossible for the woman Of
refinement Blue in the greenish tone
is TO be leader in colors.
Lightweight fabrics will prevail all
winter, preferably voiles in silk and
wool mixtures. These materials are
becoming; therefore they are insured
Il long life.
A pretty morning gown is neces.
sity of the wardrobe, and the model
pictured is ideal for this purpose, as
it adapts itself beautifully to all of the
modish dress goods
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
ADDED THE AF.rx.

In concluding a review of the les
son Of the Pharisee and the publ
can the superintendent said to the
class:
"Now, then, whose prayers does
God answer?"
To which bright little lad quick
ly replied: "Republicans'."
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
sUPERcILious.

'Do you expect me to do the cook
ing2" asked the housewife, indig-
nantly.
Certainly not" answered the
new servant. T'm something of an
epicure."
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
A POSSIBLE PANIC.

The Mothsr-My son, whatever
are you trying to do to your bank !?
The Boy-Im just bustin' it open
to see how much pa left after he
made run on it this morning.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
What's In q NamsY

Farmer Hayrick-Why are you go.
Ing to charge the summer boarders
more this yeari
Farmer Corntassel-pve called tho
place bungalow.-Puck.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

Tie Columbia Sentinel (Boston) OF
March 30. 1888, contains the following
interesting item; "a great number OF
inhabitants OF the island of Nantuck-
et says a correspondent. have In agl-
tation the petitionlng the general court
to be made a free and Independent
empire"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
REPORT OF The
EXAMINATION OF THE TREASURY
Hooking County, Ohio.
Of Hooking County, Ohio:

To the Proba of Hooking County Ohio:
MAJ 8,
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09

"Well, Angelina, have never really
met more than two really lovely
girls"
"Ah, who was the other one?"
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
The Family Theatre

.......... $500 90 $4,000
-Harper's Weekly.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Conn.
OUT OF ORDER.
The Man Who Laughed at Sothern as
 Lord Dundreary.

The Man Who Laughed at Sothern a
 Lord Dundreary.
 Sothern was once playing Lord Dun- dreary in a small town whose regular playgoers plumed themselves on their imperturbable demea nor at the theafer. just returned from New York and grayely put in circulation hint that 1t was extremely unfashionable to laugh at comedians.
 The hint took" Sothern played the first act in a frigid atmosphere. He could not understand il. but he called the company together before the sec ond act and inplored them to pitch in and wake. em up" They did their ut most but without pereeptible result. Utterly beaten. the great laughter maker dived into the dressing room.
 Presently the manager of the house joined him
 Shake. Ned. old boyr' he exclaimed "You're doin' great Got 'em sure. Never seen a more delighted ordi- ence"
 "What?" was the dazed response. "Delighted be hanged! They haven't cracked smile
 Laughed. sirs' replied the manager. "I should hope not There was one man that snickered. but we bounced him out afore he knowed what ailed him."
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
Let Himself Out.

Luigi Lablaehe, the singer. was a giant in size ''One of his boots." says biograpser. would make good portmanteau One of his gloves would clothe an infant" There is humor- ous congregation in the statement. but the fact remains that he was certainly all enormous man. It is recorded Of him that he was very generous and also lover of jokes. At one time he was staying in Paris at the same ho- tel with Tom Thumb. An English tourist. who had been making strenu- ous efforts to meet the latter. one day burst into the great basso's apart ment. Seeing the giant before him, he hesitated and apologized.
 ''l was looking" he said. flor Tom Thumb"
 "l am he" answered Lablache in bis deepest tones-
 The Euglishman was taken abaek. He must have been a trusting soul.
 But" said be. you were very tiny when saw you yesterday"
 "Yes." said Lablache. That is how have to appear. but when l get home to my rooms l let myself out and enjoy myself"
 The Englishman fled.
Putnam patriot., 1909-08-06
- The - Scrap Book
He Had Another Day.

Pat Mctsuire was an inveferafe drirker. For many years he had been addicted to the use of liquor. and, al though he signed numerous pledges. he was unable to break himself from the habit Finally. after being arrest cd several times for being drunk and disorlerlr Pa told the magistrate of hss unsuccessful light against liquor and asked tae magistrate 10 help him keep sober.
 The magistrate was interested and promised ro aid him all he could.
 Pat" said he. T shall help you as much as I can. So the next time you become intoxicated want you to re port to me on the following day"
 Pat promised
 About two weeks later Pat staggered into the magistrates office with load he should have made two trips for
 "Mornin'. magshrafe,' said he. ''Wash drunk yesierday.'
 Drunk yesterdayr' roared the mag istrate. ..Why, you leafer, you're drunk howa
 eThash ailri." said Pat, hut I don't have to report thish drunk until toner row"