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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
WAR ON THEATER
TRUST IS LED BY
FAvERSHAM
ABE ERLANGER HAS CLOSED THE
DOORS OF HIS HOUSES TO MAT
INEE IDOL, WHO WILL FIGHT
BACK.
WIN. FAvERsHAM.

NEW YORK, March 30-Rupiblings
of new war on the trusts are abroad
in the land. This time not sugar
kings. or oil kings but Abe Erlanger,
the Havemeyer OF the theaters. is the
target Of the trust busters.
Willie Favershani, matinee idol.
hero OF the "Squaw Man." now play
ing In The World and His wife" In
defiance OF Erlangei, is the man who
will bring the fight to head.
Erlanger is after Faversham. Fa-
versham can't play In any syndicate
theater The Shuberts. and all indie
pendent managers have taken up his
cause. They threaten to bring the
governments Kelloggs and Wicker
shams to their aid. IL promises to be
a fight to the death.
Granger is the strongest man in
the theater world today. He has DOM
mated Klaw, the Frohmans. Nixon and
AL Hayman. He has under ironclad
lease string OF the best theaterS
from coast TO coast. Small theater
owners are afraid To oppose him, lest
they be cut of the Erlanger bookings.
David Belasco and Harrison Grey
Fiske have maintained their independ-
ence through all the theatrical trou
bles. The Shuberts have played the
game with the syndicate when they
could. With the 5lacklisting Of Fa.
versham, they have revolted. Abe
Granger. they say, has gone too far.
Has Granger any grudge agains.
He has not. What then
is the trouble? Just this:
Faversham wanted to be a player
like Mansfield was. and
and others. That was all
right. But Faversham allowed Felix
Isman to put up the money to launch
the venture That started the wal.
Why? Granger wants TO put lsman
out OF the way.
III Faversham cuts loose from Is
man, is the WORD that goes out, he
can play In any syndicate theater in
the land. IL he doesn't the doors are
closed.
Faversham. tired of playing with
Charles Frohman, filing puppet-like
any place Frohman might assign in
the plays the manager has bought,
revolted. Isman offered his help. The
actor accepted. AT that time lsman
and Granger were en- good terms.
Then came the break between Is
man and Erlanger. Faversham was
given his orders. He was still re-
bellious. He found the Shuberts,
Belasco. Fiske and some smaller thea
ter owners with him. Now he is play
ing--to good houses. for what does
the public know OF theater wars?-in
defiance OF Erlanger.
The cause of the quarrel between
Erlanger and Ismar is unknown. Is
man is a wealthy Philadelphia real
estate man, with leanings toward the
theater. and an Independent DISPOSE
ton. He owns five New York thea
tiers. and one in Philadelphia. He is
In changers way, and must be re-
moved. The crushing or desertion %
Faversham is 10 be- one step In the
removal process.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
WOMAN JAILED AS
she TAKES $4,000
BLAckMAIL LETTER RECEIVED
Nv BANKER AND POLICE FORM
ULATE PLAN--MAN ESCAPES.

WASHINGTON, Ind, March 3d.
Efforts were made today TO wiring a
confession from the mysterious wom-
an who claims herself leila Clark, and
who was shot late last night while
SOLICITING $4,000 blackmail money
which Banker N. @. Read. had been
ordered to deposit under pain of
death. .r...-..,-.
Read Is president Of the First Ma
kional bank, He received a letter de-
manding $4,000, and Immediately
turned 1t over to the police. II was
agreed to place the money under the
east gate OF the Walnut school. the
place designated, and then capture the
collector. About midnight a man and
woman appeared. The woman pick
ed mp the package and started to run
tut an ofiicer In hiding wounded her
with q shotgun. The man escaped.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
SANILAC MAY NOT
VOTE ON LOCAL OPTION

SANDUSKY. Mich. March 3O.-It
was discovered yesterday that the
county clerk failed Co sign the pro.
ceedings of the board of supervisors
wherein the resolution was adopted
to submit the liquor question 10 a
vote of the people. Consequently San.
lilac county may not vote on the prop
osition OF adopting local option. I'm.
der the law both chairman and clerk
are required TO sign the boards ac-
ton. The chairman's signature ap-
pears but the clerk failed to sign the
paper.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
ST. 600, 900 LOSS BY
FIRE IN HAVANA

HAVANA. March 30.-Fire yester-
day totally destroyed the two piers OF
the Havana Central railroad. in the
upper part of the harbor. The fire is
said TO be OF incendiary origin. The
total damage is estimated at $1,000
600.
The Hamburg.Amerlcan line steam.
er Altenburg was lying at the second
pier discharging her cargo Of rice and
was unable TO get away. Tugs could
not render her assistance on account
OF the dense smoke. and the crew Of
the steamer were compelled TO aban-
don her and take refuge on the adj.
jacent pier II wos thought at first
that the steamer would he totally de-
stroyed, but the fire was controlled
after i; had damaged the vessel to the
extent OF $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
Near Death In Bio Pond.

IL was n thrilling experience to Mira.
Ida Soper TO face death. For years a
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering" she writes. "and several
times nearly caused my death. All
remedies failed and doctors said I was
incurable. Then DIT. Kings New Dis.
covery brought quick relief and a
cure so permanent that | have not
been troubled in twelve years. Mrs.
Soper lives I'm Big Pond. Pa. II works
wonders in Coughs and Colds, Sore
Lungs, Hemorrhages, LaGrlppe. Asth-
MA, Group, Whoopiug Cough and all
Bronchial affections. Guaranteed by
r. c. Kinsel. Central Drug Co. Gray
& Worcester.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
WANTS $4,000 FOR
ALLEGED ISLANDER

Mrs. Annie Richter, wife OF a for.
mel Detroit physician. started suit II,
Judge Donovan's court Tuesday morn
ing against Ernest f. w Stole. jan
itor OF the Union Trust Co. building
Mrs Richter was employed as a ian.
itrCss in the same building. and al.
leges that in the presence OF the EN-.
ployes OF the janitor's stan Stole
made statements rejecting upon her
character. She asks for $4,000.
Mrs. Richter had Stole arrested on
a criminal charge arising out OF the
same trouble. but he was discharged.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
GAS KILLS WATcHMAN.

MUSHROOM. Mich. March 30
Joseph Johnson. 80 years old. night
Waterman at the Muskegon gas plant.
was overcome by gas fumes and
asphyxiated during the night. He
was found lying dead on the floor OF
tho plant at I o'clock this morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
% SLAIN IN
STREET RIOTS

ST. PETERSBURG. March so.-In
a pitched battle in the streets OF Ia.
briz. ~ Nationalists have been killed.
and 30 wounded. and 10 Royalists
have been killed. The FIRST intima'
ton OF the rioting was brought today
IN dispatches from Teheran. 1t Is fear.
ed the casualties will be much great.
or before order is restored.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
sTEAMsTER re- KILLED.

BOYNE CITY, Mich, March 30
Especially David Wheeler, 25, a
teamrfer OF Cheboygan, was INSTANTLY
killed In a camp near here by load
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
Edward 10 Visit Kaiser.

VIENNA. March 30.-The Tageblatt
nays that King Edward and Queen
Alexandra will visit the Kaiser az
Corfu In April. The health of the
King has greatly improved
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30

Busincss-iike Printing. No fuss md
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times prtptinR CO.. No
rs John R.-st. Phone 1893.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30

E. 81. Elmo Lewis, advertising mana
yer of the burroughs Adding Machine
Co will deliver an address 10 the
master printers OF Detroit. In the
Fellowcraft club. Thursday cvenins.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
FATHER AND SON LIE SIDE
BY SIDE IN CEMETERY

Emmanuel Patak. aged 65. and hi.
son of the same name, aged 35. wevc
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
Reinforced Trousers

Best all wool:
cost l.. $. Govern
mcnt s3.61 pair
brand now and per-
feet. sold on ac-
count OF new style.
These trousers are
known as cavalry
trousers. and made
az good and strong
ms hands and brains
cou ] q co n c q ! We.
owing TO great
strain in saddle.
There Is an extra
piece OF cloth over
the seat and down
the leg, so when
they get worn this
extra piece can he
removed. thus Civ
Ing the benefit OF
almost n new pair.
For all workmen
they give more SER -
vice than any other
three pairs ever purchased. I.ikc
cut. pIoce .................. .si.oo
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
U. s. Abdominal sandages

Thousands direct from government
Arsenal: cost SIC 10 make. soft and
finest pure all-wool. Everybody
should wear them We sell hun
drcds to women 10 make their uu-
also for children's pet
ticoats. shirts. drawers. etc. i0c each.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
Coats for Carriages or Autos

GO inches long. suitable for both men
or women riding IN conveyances. or
others desiring 10 keep their cloth
ing clean from dust or stains. Gov
eminent goods. .........s..... .sl-uV
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
SAYS SORROWS, NOT
BLOW, CAUSED CRIES
Nearess Testlfies That Her Husband
Did Not Abuse Her, but Neigh
bors Tell Court Another
Story

The trial of w. M. Miles, a negro,
charged with wife beating and disturb
ing the peace, which was held before
Police Justice Williams yesterday morn
ing. developed some of the most diverse
and contradictory testimony ever Of
fered in a court room. Police Justice
Williams was at times at a loss to un-
derstand the maze, for as soon as one
witness told his story the defense would
introduce another who sWore TO the
direct opposite. After two hours OF
see-saw testimony the case was con-
tinued until II o'clock this morning.
According to the testimony Miles
drove his wife and children out of their
home, 1855 West Thirty-ffth place, on
the morning of August Is. 1t was tes-
titled by five witnesses, neighbors or
the Miles, that the noise disturbed the
vicinity to such an extent that a pa
trolman was sent for and Miles ar
rested.
Miles testified that not once in seven
teen wears of married life had he struck
his wife or used harsh word in her
presence that he Worshiped his chill
dren, and was willing to take an addl-
tional oath to all his statements.
Mrs Miles said she received letter
from relatives in Georgia saying her
grandmother's house had been burned,
and that this caused her to cry for
MANY hours. She denied it was her
husbands blows that brought her to
tears.
Miles was found guilty and his case
continued until today. 1t is thought
probation will be granted on condition
that the negro moves from the neigh
borhood and gives up the use, or abuse,
of liquor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
MAN WHO BEGAN WAR
OF REBELLION DEAD
General Gilman, Credited with Order
ina First Shot Fired in Civil War,
Dies After Active Mill
tary Life

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Gen. Jere-
miah H. Gilman, U. S. A, retired, VINO
was credited with having ordered the
first rifle shot fired in the civil War, Is
dead at the Oriental hotel, Manhattan
Beach, after an illness OF TWO Hlolltil9'
He was 70 years old.
General Gilman was graduated from
West Point in 1856. On the outbreak OF
the Civil War Lieutenant Gilman, with
Lieutenant Slemmer and seventy sol
diers belonging to company G OF the
First United States artillery, held fort
Pickens, which was located on an island
and commanded the entrance to the
harbor of Pensacola, Fla.
1t is asserted that the hrst rlne shot
in the war was fired when seven Con-
federate soldiers tried to pass the PICK
cts at night and failed.
Later Fort Sumter fell, but Fort
Pickens held out although 1t was
stormed by 5000 Confederates, until re-
Inducements arrived by the fleet from
New York.
The Union admiral and the navy yard
at Pensacola surrendered to General
Bragg, but it was of no use to the Con
federate army, because Fort PiclIens
commanded the entrance to the harbor,
and was the only fertilization south of
Mason and DiXon's line that did not
surrender
President Lincoln appointed Captain
Gilman chief of the United States ar
tillery OF the Army of the Cumberland,
with which he took part In most of the
leading battles of the war. At the bat
tie of Pittsburg Landing he was
wounded in the leg and breveted major,
and afterWard colonel.
Upon the wars close Colonel Gilman
was appointed assistant commissary
general at Washington, and served for
many years until he was retired, under
the age limit, November II, 1895.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
THIEVES CONTINUE THEIR
DARING VISITS TO HOUSES
Numerous Small BurgIaries and Sneak
Jobs Are Reported to the
Police Daily

The house toulouse thieves are plying
their craft with renewed Vigor, and
despite the earnest efforts OF the police
to capture the gang numerous breaks
are reported each day.
Yesterday Rev. A. Mallows, 66l west
Twenty-first street, reported his home
had been entered and womans watch
and neck chain stolen.> Entrance was
gained by climbing through a side
window
Mrs. H. E. Smith, 9S4 West Jefferson,
was another victim, and gave her loss
as two small diamond rings.
The home Of Mrs. c.. H. FISK, 2l4
West Avenue Fifty-five, was entered
and a wallet containing sos and a watch
were stolen.
The apartments of Lennie Lynn,
Charles l.. stone and Charles w. Ely
at the orange hotel, 595 South Spring
street, were burglarized and five suits
of clothes, two overcoats, two suit
cases, number of stick pins and dia-
mond ring were stolen.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
Branches: 9th and Main
ftzs South Hoover street
TRIES TO EARN DIME
AND LOSES Ills LIFE
YOUNG MEXICAN BROWNS IN
RIVER BED HOLE
Dives in Deep Water in Effort TO
Make Ten Cents by Recover
ing Shovel Lost by
Teamster

In an endeavor to earn reward OF
10 cents which had been offered for
the ecovery of a shovel that had fal-
len into one of the deep holes along
the river bed, Saliece Pelos, young
Mexican laborer, 1913 Santa Fe avenue,
lost his life yesterday afternoon by
drowning.
one of the teamsters, about to start
with a load of gravel, lost shovel
which had slipped from the top OF the
foad and fell in the hole. He spoke 20
Pelos, who was nearby, telling him
he would give 10 cents for the re-
covery of the shovel, and then drove
away. -
Ten cents looked big to the young
Mexican, who was out of work, and,
partially disrobing, he plunged INTO
the deep water in an attempt to recoV-
er the shovel.
The unfortunate young man was
seized with cramps and sank to the
bottom before help arrived. The pody
was quickly recovered and taken to
Pierce Brothers morgue.
The accident happened near Fourth
street and the river bed.
Pelos was unmarried and but little
is known of him in Los Angeles. Ihe
inquest will be held at Pierce Broth
ers' today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
MARRIED COUPLE SAY
NFIGHBORS ALL INSANE

tai. after listening to a weird tale oi
inonoesibilities decided that Burkhardt
had come to the proper place, and ne
instead of the neighbors was detained
on an insanity charge. .,-,-..,.
About an hour later Mrs. Burkhard!
appeared at the police station, and nol
only wanted her neighbors arrested on
insanity charges, but also her husband
She told tale as weird as that OF Iel M
husband and after an examination a.,
charge. r. uo +o1-ar
to the county hospital yesterday after
noon. It is said too much study az
fected the minds of the couple as tneS
we're accustomed to reading books per-
tanning to psychic powers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
POLICE JUSTICE CAUSES
RECKLESS RIDERS ARREST
After Filming Scores of Speeders,
Magistrate Comes Near Being
Run Down by One of Them

While Police Justice Rose was cross
ing the street at Second and SprlnS
streets yesterday morning he had mar
row escape from being run down by a
motorcyclist. Only a quick jump by the
MAGISTRATE averted an accident. lie
promptly pointed out the motorcycles
to the crossing patrolman, who arrested
the rider.
The man said he was T. 5. Roberts,
gecretarv of the Rule & Sons Insurance
company, and he was highly indignant
when brought before Police Justice
Williams, charged with riding his ma
chine in a reckless manner. He pleaded
not guilty and demanded jury trial.
The case was set for September 20, and
Roberts was released under $50 bonds.
Roberts claimed he was riding slowly
and had to swerve toward the curb in
order to avoid running down an aged
man. Police Justice Rose will be the
principal witness when the case comes
to trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
BRINGS BACK MAN SAID TO
HAVE ENTlCED YOUNG GIRL
j. {. Lawrence Arrested in San Fran
cisco and Returned to Los
Angeles

Deputy Sheriff Leo w. Marden ar
rived in Los Angeles from san Fran
cisco yesterday morning, having in Gus
tody j. e. Lawrence, alias Eugene
Philip Sheridan, who left Los Angeles
August 3, after. it is alleged, enticing
a young girl from her home on a
promise of marriage.
1t is said the young girl, who re-
Gently returned from a convent, fell
a victim to the wiles of Lawrence, was
induced to live with him. and was de-
serted in a few days. Lawrence fled
to san Francisco, where he was ar
rested on advice of the Los Angeles
police. 1t is said that while in the
Bay City Lawrence wrote to the girl
and tried to induce her to come to San
Francisco and join him.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
POLICEMEN AND JUSTICE
CHOSEN FOR SAN PEDRO
Patrolman Joseph A. Smith, Wearing
Star No. l, Is Appointed Acting
Sergeant

At a conference between the police
Justices yesterday morning 1t was
agreed that Police Justice Rose VIII
he the magistrate to go tc Sap Pedro
next week. as tho result of consolida-
ton. 1t is expected that each justice
will take a week at San Pedro In ro-
tation.
city Attorney Leslie A. Hewitt has
appointed Deputies Sidney Reeves and
c. r. Houghton to assist in melting out
justice.
The police detail was also arranged,
and by special order Patrolman Jo-
seph A. Smith has been taken from
the traffic squad and appointed acting
sergeant to have charge of the San
Pedro police
These patrolmen have been detailed
for duty at the Harbor city: George
C. Barlow, James w. Cline, Edward
McAuliffe, c. w. Erven and G. S. Nc
Clary from the central station, and j.
M. Hoover and 7. Stidham of the Uni
versity station. The men will report
this morning for their new assignments.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28

CLAIMING that his neighbors, by
1 means of supernatural powers, or,
~ as he explained, Transmission OIL
thought waves" had disturbed his do
mestic felicity, Frank Burkhardt'
carpenter living at 3O37 Eagle street.
appeared at police headquarters yes
terday morning and asked that several
of his neighbors be examined as TO thelr
sanity. , ,,oo,,
Burkhardt said his thoughts had been
disturbed to such an extent that ne
was unable to attend properly to his
work, and that he firmly believed nus
wife had been similarly affected as
their hitherto happy marital relations
had been strained. ,.,i-
The surgeons at the receiving hospI
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
insurance Convention Ends

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Aug
o7 The fortieth annual convention of
the National insurance Commissioners
association ass closed today with the cleo
tion of the following officers; Presl-
dent. ]. A. Hartinger. Minnesota; vice
president, Eugene j. McGivney. .Louisi-
ana: secretary, H. K. Cunningham or
Montana. Mobile, Ala, was selected as
the next meeting place.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
WARRENSBURG PERSONS
WILL GATHER AT RED0ND0
Third Annual AssembIage of Missouri
Society to Be Held Sunday
at Beach

The "show me" people will gather
tomorrow at Redondo Beach, where the
third annual assemblage of the War
rensburg, Mo-, society will be held. All
Missourians a , invited and are urged
to attend. BY special arrangement the
Missourians will meet at Fourth and
Broadway, from whence special cars
will take them to Redondo. There q
special program of athletic contests,
swimming and dancing will be carried
out 1t is the expectation that the Mis-
souri, society and the Warrensburg So
ciety will become associated and
merged into one at this Sunday gath
ering.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
Writes Note and Dies

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27.-Over-
come before he could finish a letter ad-
dressed to his wife, Patrick Murphy,
aged So, was found dead in bed by his
wife today with a gas tube clenched
between his teeth. Murphy had writ
ten but a few words when he was
overcome nv the fumes
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
Master Bakers Adjourn

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 27.-The ma
tional convention of the Association of
Master Bakers adjourned today after
electing officers and selecting Balti-
more as the next meeting place. Will
liam Meek of Los Angeles was elected
president
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
Lanan to Be Represented

TOXIC. Aug. 27.--It has been an
nounced here that Naval Surgeon Nat
surmi Wilt represent Japan at the sur
geons' conference which will be held
in Washington next month.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28
ARROWHEAD SPRING WATER

Delightfully."- soft Decously refreshing From the famous Arrow
head Mountains Five gallons, delivered, 40 cents
Phones: Home F4444, Sunset Main 4448;
Take Arrowhead Hot Springs for that Rheumatism
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28

Encampment reconvenes at IL a. m.
Afternoon, installation of department
officers; evening, entertainment to Of
ficers, delegates and visiting women.
Eat at the Angelus grill.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-28

Eat at the Angelus grill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-13
A CRYSTAL sHowER

a very pleasant society event of last
week was an evening party given bv
MRS. William Love. Miss Mae Hanson
and Miss Bessie Bates to a nunahe,, 90
hammond young ladies at the homo ~
Mrs Love in West SibIey street satur-
Gay evening. They entertained AZ .
crystal shower in honor of Miss Fran
ces Hamacher, whose marriage to Mr.
James Dixon will occur this month
MISS Hamacher received handsome
colIectlon Of gifts from her friends
who numbered about twenty-five The
guests were received informally in the
parIors which We're daintfly DECORATED
lor the occasion. During the evening
music and social conversation were on
1oyed and pleasant feature of tho
evening was guessing contest in
which Miss Lillian Smith won the
honors' At late hour a two course
luncheon was served. The young la
dies will be guests at several Other
functions given in Miss Hamacbar,s
honor this week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-13
WOMAN's CLUB MEETS.

A meeting OF the members Of the
Hammond Woman's club occurred last
saturday afternoon in the auditorium
OF the First Presbyterian church. The
meeting was called to order by the
president. Mrs. Jeanne Sawyer and the
minutes of the previous board meet
ing were read by the secretary. Mrs.
Demlng. The announcements Of the
committee meetings for the week were
read the meeting OF the history com
mittee taking place Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. O. A. Krinbiu In
Rimbach avenue. The literature com
mittee will meet with Mrs. Frank Dem
Ing on South Holman street. Tuesday
afternoon. The number of members
present were thirty-six Mrs. SAWYER
addressed the club most fttfnglv nv
giving short talk on the holiday sea
son and closed by wishing all a merry
Christmas and happy New Year Mrs
Rothschild. chairman of the art COM
mlttee, took charge of the meeting for
the day. The program was as follows;
Mrs. Addie Ford played two beautiful
piano selections of her own COMPOST
ton. Mrs w. c, Belman gave a very
interesting paper on her trip abroad.
conhning her paper principally to the
arts Of Italy. Miss Adkins read very
instructive paper on art of Rome"
The next meeting will be q business
meeting, held Jan. 8, 1910. Reporter Of
the day, Mrs. r. o. Wrinckler