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The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
POLICEMAN SW0OPS DOWN
ON "SP0ONERS" IN PARK
Law is Obdurate. Even for Engaged
Lovers, Who are Placed Under
Arrest

GRAND RAPIDS. July 3l.-Lore-
making in the parks OF Grand Rapid,
Is practice frowned upon 10y the au'
thoritics even when the couple hap
pen TO be engaged. This fact was
brought forcibly 10 the attention OF
David Bloom, a young man from New
York. who was ARRESTED with his
fancee. Miss Bessie smith. IN Look
out park.
Special OHicer Nichols found the
couple in the park IL midnight and
made the arrest The girl wept bitter
~. but the officer was obdurate. All
because there is an ordinance here
making IL misdemeanor for persons
10 be IN the parks except between
sunrise and . o'clock IA the evening.
There Was some question whether the
ordinance specifies John Ball park,
Lincoln and Highland parks. but City
Attorney Ferguson ruled, II applied 20
all the parks The couple pleaded
suilty. but declared they expected 20
be married within a month and asked
for lenienCy Judge Hess gave them
a suspended sentence II is said that
Bloom came here from New York re
Gently 20 visit Miss Smith.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
SAYS WIFE'S ACTIONS
MADE HIM DESPERATE
Claude Thayer. Who Killed His Wife,
is Bound Cver'to September
Tern for Trial.

LANSING. Mich, July 3l-Claude
Thayer. charged with the murder ~
his wife. was yesterday bound over
To the September term OF the lnghaln
county circuit court without bail. HIS
examination occupied the entire day
Prosecutor Foster asked Thayer
when ne hrst get the idea OF shooting
his wife
Before we moved from Chesaning.
one day my wife went away. said
Thayer When she did not return at
night. went downtown and saw her
with a man | followed them dowa
by the bridge near the railroad.
Al this point the defendant broke
down. cried like a baby and almost
collapsed.
THAT night after she got home |
talked 10 her and she admitted every
thing continued Thayer Then |
asked her IL she did not think had
better kill her and then myself.
she said. Yes
"But | couldn't do it, Thayer said
she cried and said she must have
some bad streak in her. Then she
begged me 10 spare her, but could
never have killed her then, Il loved
her and was just trying 10 scare her.
Referring TO the crime, Prosecutor
Foster asked Thayer:
When did you first decide TO kill
yonr wife,"
II didn't decide 10 kill her al all.
must have been crazy" Thayer an
swered Then he recited the events
on the porch when he met her. how
he asked II he could kiss the baby
and was refused, and how his wife
also refused him kiss.
Thayer appeared in lower court
without counsel. Prosecutor Foster
moved that Thayer Re given an ex-
animation.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
PROPOSALS FOR /,
TEXT BOZ
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Secretarys Office. 80 Broadly
Detroit. Mleh.. July 81

DfllOlNf ht'lA-s = Ily
Sealed proposals VIII be rece ~
the Office OF the Secretary OF the Z
or Education for the city OF
until II o'clock noon. Tuesday. 4
10th. 1909. for furnishing text
for the fiscal year ending June
1910.
Proposals must be submitte.
blanks which with schedule OF
on which bids are invited will bt
nished on application.
All proposals and contracts
thereon to be So made AK TO % 4
for furnishing affldavits from d.
ers or book sellers that same
are not sold for less price 70 an :
or state In the United states, a
vided by terms OF resolution n,
by said Board or Education. March
1909. and in accordance with Tn,
lowing resolution adopted June
1909:
Resolved. That In all bids for
tracts for the purchase OF school 4
the bidders shall be required to &,
an agreement from each publishe
the benefit OF the Board OF Educl
that the books bid upon are not
less price than the price ar which
are offered in said bid. Such al
ment between the publisher and
Board OF Education shall be inco
ated In and form "A part OF the con
between the dealer and the Boa
Education In case OF a vlolati'
such agreement. the publisher
dealer shall refund to the Boar,
Education the difference between
price paid by said Board and the
est price at which the said booll
sold I'm other places In the VI
States." 4
WILLIAM !. LIZA
Score
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
WOMAN IN JAIL FOR
Staying HUSBAND.
John Haker. 81, Is Killed by His
Divorced Vile After Wrangle Over
Settlement OF Property.

ST. JOHNS, Mich, July 3l.-Mrs.
John Haker is 10 the Clinton count
Jail today charged with the murder OF
her divorced husband. John Haker'
81 years old. in their home, Tour miles
from Laingsburg, Friday night. Sheriff
Seyey. who was called 10 the scene
after tho crime had been committed,
asked the woman why she killed Hak'
Ell. "He shot twice at me wnen We
were out on the porch and then shot
him" she replied. Abel Haker, a y
year-old son. says he was on the back
porch when the two were QuarrehAs
and &c tried TO stop the wranGle. HIS
father walked into the kitchen. he
says. aid Mrs. Haker fired. When
about seven feet from the porch she
fired a The mans back.
Haker had divorced the woman ID
days ago. bat she was still staying a.
his home. The aged couple had been
discussing the settlement OF the prop
erty and tho separation. Haker or
dered her to leave his home inimed-
lately and she objected, according 10
the sons story,
After the woman had fired one cham
Der from the revolver she rushed -
Thomas Sweeneys home a quarter OF
a mile away. With the revolver pag-
italy hidden in a white handkerchief,
she rushed into the Sweeney home,
surprised the members OF the family
who were reading and grabbed the
telephone receiver from the wall.
raa,had tho fafe-
phone than she swung the revolver 20
a level and ordered everyone out OF
the room. She planned 10 cut OF any
communication TO ST. Johns, where
officers could be reached.
Hut she didn't reckon with Abel
Haker. q years old, and son OF the
man who was lying on the floor OF
his home in a pool OF blood. Abel
telephoned to I.aingsburg for medical
assistance and 10 st. Johns, 20 miles
away. for Sheriff Shelley. Drs. Aus
tin. OF I.aingsburg, and Bates. OF Bath.
who was visiting in Laingsburg. were
not long in reaching the Haker home.
Haber died a few minutes after med
zeal aid arrived.
Before Haker died he murmured
few incoherent words about wanting
10 see his daughters III Lansing.
Fortyfiye minutes after word was
telephoned to the authorities at 81
Johns, Sheriff Shelley and the prose
cutting attorney arrived in an auto
mobile.
Mrs. Haker was still in the Sweeney
house with the revolver pointed to-
wards he door. but Shelley and the
two mea with him rushed In through
n side coor and grappled with her be
fore she lad time 10 turn the revolver
on them. Handouts were clasped on
her anu she was placed in the auto
mobile.
Mrs. Iiaker is about so years old.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
s,-s Mother GROW ,founn-

1t would be hard 20 overctate The
Sonderfal change lie my mother since
she began 20 use Electric Bitters. "
writes Mrs. -. L. Gipatrick OF Dan.
,orth. Me. Although past ~ she
seems really % be growing young
asa.H. she suffered untold misery
rom dyspepsia for 20 years Az las:
sac could neither eat. drink nor sleep.
doctors gave her mp and all remedies
"a led till Electric Bitters worked such
vnndeis for her health" They inyig.
gCats all vital organs, cure Liver and
a.. iney troubles. induce sleep, impart
,.snsth ard appetite. T. c. Kinsel.
Central Drug Co. Gray a. Worcester.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
TOLL OF DEATH IN
EARTHQUAKE is 500
Mexican Government Hurries Aid 70
Devastated Cities and Towns
Scores Consumed by Fire.

CITY OF MENlCO. July 5l-From
every railroad station in Mexico CITY.
the government today Is dispatchins
supplies TO the cities and towns de.
vastated by yesterdays earthquake.
Temporary shelter Is being arranged
through the military departments and
attachments OF troops are leaving Ior
several OF the striCh,n towns where
reports Indicated that disorders are
thrCale ned in the aftermath oi the
earthquake.
Incoming reports today raised t@e
death toll 10 tiye hun0red. Five toWhs
were colhpletely destroyed ana NUM-
Der of others partly wrecked. the
more widely spread havoc was
wrought IN tie state OF Guerrero. Inc
towns OF Chilpancingo, Chilapa. Goa
cepcio:,. Fetillita and Coatepec were
nearly ob,terated Fire followed n
the wane OF the earthquake IN Chilapa
Il is known that scores were crushed
by waiing walls and were later con.
sumed IN the burning ruins.
Even after the quake. which ex'
tended from the Atlantic 10 the Pa.
cific coast six additional tremora were
felt and dispatches today say the people
are n State OF frenzy and are NOV
ing from many OF the smaller towns
in the valleys 10 the mountains.
Acapulco. the seaport on the Pa
clfc coast which was reported eT-
tirely destroyed In the first dispatches,
was oJt pa daily wrecked. but from
reports OF conditions there today Il
suffered a. fGre terlible enough that
ii will be spme time before the actual
numbctf OF dead is known. While the
number OF injured in the city Of
Mexico grows. but 50 persons arc
known 10 have lost treir lives. MANY
are in the hospitals. iniured beyond
recovery.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
40 MINERS OVERCOME. Is.
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Someone Deliberately Leaves Open
Door and Endangers Lives Of All
Miners In Shaft.

PITTSBURG, Kan. July 3l.-The In
vesiigation OF the cause OF a number
OF miners being overcome BY White
damp" at shaft No 81 OF the Central
Coal and Mining Co. has been com
pleted by State Mine Inspector Gilday
and Assistant Halliday. The only con
clusion reached Is that someone en-
tered the mine after the shot iirers
had left and deliberately propped open
the door
The shot firers say the door was
closed when they left the mine ana
someone entered the mine and fasten-
eG the door 90 1t could not close, en-
daagering the lives OF all the miners
ia that part OF the shaft
Forty miners were overcome. FIJI
teen are In a critical condition. but II
is said today they will recover.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
CAME WEST IN SO.
Christopher lyman Dies at Daughters
Home From Old Age.

FLINT, July 31.-Christopher Hy'
mar died yesterday at the home OF
his daughter. Mrs. A. c. Gordon. M
West Court-st. He is survived by the
following children: John and Joseph
LYMAN, OF Flint; Thomas. OF Sag
NAV; Arthur, OF Chicago; Mrs. A. y.
Ward, OF Memphis. Tenn; Mrs A. G.
Gordon and Mrs. Charles K. Cole. OF
Flint. He was eighty-seven years old.
Mr.. Hynan was born in ireland,
Aug. IA, 1889, and studied and prac-
tlced law IN Dublin. He came 10 New
York as soon as he grew up 10 man
hood and to Flint In 1856. Hc had
lived there ever since and had reared
his eight children in this city. Old
age was the cause OF death.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
SHOOT NEGROES TO DEATH.
Thirty Masked Men Overpower Or
GERS and Take Prisoners.

OPELOUSAS. La, July 3l.-One-
zine Thomas and Emile Antoine. Ne
groes, were taken from officers Dy Al
gang OF 80 D'asked men near Grand
Prairie ana HnoI 10 ueitn late last
night. Thomas shot and slightly
wounded Dave Fontenct. while az
Grand Prairie and was also accused OF
"a series OF robberies Antoine was &C.
cused OF four thefts and OF harboring
Thomas.
On the outskirts OF Grand Prairie.
thirty masked men powered the
two officers, who had arrested the two
Negroes.
Marching the victims about half Il
mile in the woods, the MOI shot them
TO death. then dispersed quietly, ieav.
ing the bodies on the ground
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
NEW MICHIGAN posTMAsTeRs.

WASHINGTON. July 3l.--The fol-
lowing pDstmasters were appointed to-
day; Alamo. kalamazoo county, A.
thur Gunth, vice X. l.. Van Vraikcn,
removed; Bay Mills. Chippewa county,
WilloughLy l.. Scribner, vice r. l..
Kerr. removed. Big Bay. Marquette
county Frederick G. Truscott, vice G.
SpludO. resigned; Stllsville. NISSAN.
kee county Jay j. S,ddall. vice t.
Pagan. uemoyed Temple. Clare coun-
ty Daniel Hoover. vice VIM. NJ. Ten
pie. removed; Waterloo. jackson coun.
ty. Lynn L. Gorton. vice H. Gorton.
removed Willoushby Mccormick ap.
pointed rural carrier route No Ut
EVart
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
sNATcHEo FROM DEATH.

MUSHROOM. Mich. July 31.-Paul
j. Schlossman. a travelling representa-.
tive for a Chicago clothing house. res.
cped George Irving. also OF Chicago.
a wireless operator on the Goodrich
steamer Virginia, from Lake Michigan
yesterday. The two men had swan
out together 10 sand bar 100 yards
beyond the bathing stand Thirty
yards from the shore Irving became
exhausted and was sinking Schloss.
man. although greatly fatigued. res.
cued his companion and took him to
lshora
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
KIDS 49, REcAPTuREp.

LANSING, Mich. July 3l.-Stephen
Gllinski and Paul Third. two boys who
escaped from the Industrial school
early in the week, were captured III
escape they had visited several Mich
isaD cities. The fhgitivss hail from.
Detroit, and made their escape 81 the
l.so CT lalcer made from a Gheet.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
Weekend Excursions to Buffalo
Michiaan Central.

$3.50 for the round trip: tickets good
on tralns leaving Saturday. July S1st
and each Saturday during the month
Of August, at 1913 y. IN. and 1853
y. m. good returning leave Buffalo at
500 D. m. aud 1850 p. m Sundays
For full particulars consult Agent
at Union Ticket once. Opera House
block. or depot foot Of Third-st
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31

Scientists OF the Vienna astronoml-
cal observatory have accurately meas
urcd the height OF the clouds up 10
los miles b. directing q searchlight
vertically and observing the angular
elevation OF the Illuminated patch from
a fixed base station.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
"sPoOk" ROBBED HIM.

LANSING. Mich. July 3l.--Prot.
Mylo. fortune-teller arrested on
charge OF stealing 81 bill from
client. was convicted In police court
and paid a fine OF $il.S6
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
COunte rfeitS.

Read what one of the GREATEST NEWSPAPERS IN AMERICA has to-
say this subject:
The manufacturers of Caora have been compelled spend hundreds
thousands dollars mae the public with the signature Chas
This has been necessated by of pirates coneng the Casta
mark This countertg crime not only against the eOr
but against the growing generation All persons should be careful to see
Caa bears the signature Cha Fletcher they would guard the heal
of their children Parents and mothers particular ought to carefully exaiS
wrapper every genuine Castoa bears the fac-simile
signature Chas Fletcher under whose supervision has been manufactured
continuously for over thirty yeas-IAadezphta Baletn
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31

COWES. ISLE OF WIGHT. Eng
land, July Sl.-The thousands OF peo-
pie who have gathered here for the
yacnt regatta Monday were intrudnced
10 splendid sea pageant today, when
King Edward. on the royal yacht, re-
viewed the great English squadron,
here TO greet the ear and czarina,
when they arrive Monday. one hun
dred and tifty-three OF England's class
lest warships are gathered in the har'
Dor. and they presented a magnificent
spectacle.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
GEAR ARRIVES
At CHERBOURG
Russian and French Rulers Exchange
Official visits-City Swarms With
Secret Police.

CHERDOURG, July 81 Booming OF
guns on the shore today announced
the arrival OF the Russian fleet. act
ing as escort for the royal yacht
STANDARD. on which were the czar ani
czayina. their children and the ear
encourage. of Cherbourg.
The French channel Meet drawn up
IN imposing array. received the Rus
sian ships and me French cruiser
Nerite with President Fallieres. For
eigu Minister Pinchon. Admiral Ia
Peyrere. Minister OF War Brun and
many other prominent onicials aboard.
is lying close To shore. Odiclal visits
were exchanged between the ear ana
President Fa!lieres Immediately after
the STANDARD anchored
The first Official function Will be the
dinner aboard the Verite today IN
honor OF the royal guests.
Cherbourg is swarming with secret
agents. both France and Russia having
sent their most trusted detectives here
TO guard against any possible danger
10 the ear Foreign Ministers lswol-
sky and Pinchon are To- hold a con
ference this afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31

PARIS. July 3l.--"France's day OF
Shame" and THE Russian Monster
are the subjects advertised for dis
cussion tonight at a huge meeting
called 10 protest against the car )
visit 10 French waters and the gov
eminent s reception OF him.
Three members OF parliament, In
GLIDING NJ. Jaures. Will make speech.
es. Jaures is particularly active In
denouncing the government and today
declared that In humanity's name the
car should be put down
The authorities are taking steps 10
prevent serious demonstration at
tonights meeting
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
Letters from Prominent Druggists
addressed to ChaS. II. Fletcher.

"Fletchers ceran
of merit andw o recomm
G. Loder Of Philadelphia Pa For 20 have
Fehers Casoa pleased has unver
satisfaction"
Ta schot Co. OF Denver Coo Fletchers CaSoa h
household Seemingly family whore he
children
oasand Mansfield of Boston I'VE have nothing bug
hesitate give 1t ou
unqualified endorsement"
Rikes York City "Fcher Castoria is
stores We hav
nothin o Bay t."
OF St Louis Mo- "ot the thousands
which demand there few
is in
Dyche The increasing demand fol
discriminating public Is
convinced that does all and even
their friends
Cal, We have always
and have been particular
anything original Caoa tEletchers)
We
would be wit out
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-10-22
goeal ano Qersonal,
County Commissioners.

There was a regular meeting Of the
County Commissioners yesterday with
a full board in attendance The
following orders were passed;
Ordered, that Mr.. Joseph Tarman,
be authorized to see the owners of the
King property and ascertain what ar
rangements can be made to put pub
lie road through said property.
Ordered, that Harry Burch. be
awarded contract to paint Court
House for $3.50, the county to furnish
the paint.
Ordered, that SIS be appropriated for
new road in Marlboro district.
Ordered, that Charles L. Mezich be
appointed constable for Bowie dis
trict. Bond approved.
Ordered. that IN the matter to the
repor' filed in this Office October 18th,
1900, by T. E. Bean, S P. Thorne and
w. H Tayman, the committee ap-
pointed 10 report, if public necessity
requires The opening Of a new road
from Mattawoman Swamp to 1 b, be
set for hearing on November 10th,
1909.
Ordered, that the report of the COM
mittee appointed 10 ascertain II public
nee essity requires the opening OF
new road from Accokeek and Marsh
all Hall. through the lands OF August.
Eischenger, w. L. Lederer, w. E.
Dixon, be accepted.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-10-22
NOTICE

T1O HOTEL KEEPERS and all others
l. who deal in Liquors, and for the
information of all persons concerned
the following sections of Article
XXXIII of the Code of Public General
Laws of the State of Maryland are pub
lshed.
Section 105. 1t shall be unlawful
for the keeper of any hotel, tavern,
other person or persons, directly or in
Of any spirituous or fermented liquors,
ale, beer or Intoxicating drinks of any
kind on the day of any election here
after to be held in the counties of this
State, any persons violating the provis-
indictment and shall upon conviction
be ined not less than fifty dollars ner
more than one undrcd dollars for each
ofense---one half the fine shall be paid
to the informer, the other half to the
county commissioners for the use of
public roads.
Section 106. ANY person who shall
make any bet or wager upon the result
of election to take place in this State
shall be liable to indictment, and upon
conviction thereof shall be fined not
less than fifty nor more than five hun.
dred dollars to be paid to the State OF
for the Of the school fund. Every de,
posit Of money in any part OF the State
as wager or bet upon the result of any
| election in State or elsewhere shall bt
forfeited and paid over to the county
commissioners of the county, where de-
posted, for use of the county, and if de
osited in the city of Baltimore, the
Mayor and city council.
Section. Wherever during the hour
of registration, or during the hours o
election or canvass of votes, of makinI
| returns thereof in any 'precint, shall
bring, take, order or send snto or shat
attempt to bring or take or send tC
any place OF registration or revision o
registration, or Of election. any distille,
or spirituous liquors. wine, ale or beer
or shall at any time and place drink OIL
partake of such liquors, shall be guilt,
of misdemeanor, and shall upon con
! yiction thereof. be fined not less thai
ten dollars, or more than one hundre
| dollars.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-10-22
BIgEVITTES.

Mrs. E. P. Roberts, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. William Beasley, at her
home in Lynchburg, Va.
Miss Adelaide Hammond of Wash
ington, has bee spen ding few days
with Miss Lucy E. Sasscer.
Mrs. Susan B. Wallis, of North
Keys, has returned home after ploa-
SAINT visit to friends in Washington and
Bennings, D. c., and to- her son, Mr..
James T. Wallis, of the town.
Mr.. Allen Re dmiles, of LandoVer,
has been home for the past few days
on the sick list
Mr.. and Mrs. Bean and Mrs. West,
of Washin gton, drove to Marlboro on
Sunday last in their automobile, and
paid visit to their friend, Mrs. M. J.
Wyvill, of near this tawn.
Miss Marguerite Clagett is visit ing
her cousin. Mrs. George Meyers, in
Boston, Mass.
Mr.. William Hinrichs, a resident
of Laurel, died on october 18th, in
sanato1ium in Denver, Col, where he
went some months ago IN the hope OF
regaining his health. MIR. Hinrichs was
35 years old and unm arr led. He was
graduated, in the law from Columbia
University, and practiced law for some
time, but for years had been in tn e en-
ploy of the Southern Rail way. He was
at one time a reporter in Baltimore.
His father, Mr.. Oscar Hinrichs, during
the Civil War, was an ordnance officer,
and after the war held a prominent
position in the United States law Of
fee. His mother was the eldest daugh-
ter of Rev Harvey Stanley, former re c
tor of Holy Trinity parish. this county.
Mr.. Hinrichs was also nephew of MIR
Charles H., and James G. Stanley, OF
Baltimore.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-10-22
AIMS HOUSE REPORT.

We, the Committee appointed to
visit the Aims House, submit our 1e
port of follows "a inmates, I3 white
and III colored, Nv hite women and II
white men, Colored women and II
colored men ard boys. We examin-
ed the kitchen and found everything
clean and the food of coed quality
end plenty Of ii. We visited the quar-
1e1s, found them clean and Comforta-
bic. All of The buildings, including
the main house, showed that they had
teen well cared for.
We recommend that a porch be
tuilt over The back door TO prevent
rain from driving in.
Mr. Allen. the keeper. showed US an
ice house that he built last winter at a
small expense, He has IS hogs to
Kill, also a fine lot of shoais for an
other year.
COLUMBUS PUMPHREY,
HOMER v ONO,
JAMES WALTERS,
Aims House Committee.
The following genti emen cen pose d
the Grand Jury, which was disoharg,
ed on Thursday last.
S G Townshend..... Stephen A Miller .
John L Ing alls. ..iohn K Wells....
Geo H Lanhardt. j as F Walters.,..
Anthony J Wvvill..N. o. Ridgely..
K 2 Watts Fred S Hungerford
Geo A GUIDE. ....... Geo w Boteler.
CPom's Pumphrey. John Cameron.
Tohn A Wells... as T MCMabon. :.
Calvin E Arnold. Homer V Ono.
John l. White.... Fred Waters 80.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser., 1909-10-22
Look Out:
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Flooring very good $500 per 1000
FRANK LIBBEY and Co., 9th St. and N. Y. Ave.
No. Cypress Shingles $3.50 per 1000.
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Shipments quick and reliable We invite your presence
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