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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
FOOTPAO WEEPs rs
He R0BS VICTIM
At POINT OF GUN
avg GOT A SICK WIFE AND IN
SIMPLY DRIVEN TO THIS" ROE
Der ExPLAINs-oETs ONLY -
CENTS.

Il hate to do this. old man. but I've
got sick wife home. and I'm simply
driven to it,
With these few remarks OF an intro
ductory nature. a polite highwayman
stepped up to Walter 8. Wheeler. an
attorney living at No. ia FOREST
west. at Second and Howard -sts., early
Thursday morning, showed a revolver
In his face and proceeded TO go
through Wheelers pockets. He found
only a solitary quarter and q number
OF old coins Mr.. Wheeler used 80
pocket pieces, and frequently. durin0
the frisking process. the highwayman
stopped to wipe the tears from hix
eyes.
Mr.. Wheeler suggested that the old
coins would do the highwayman No
good, wbereupon the latter proposed
that they adjourn to an electric light
near by and sort them out Wheelel
| agreed and there. In the full glare Of
the electric arc, the two men--robbef
and victim--went over the lot. Tha
rcber returned all OF the pocket pieces,
retaining only the quarter.
While the sorting was going ON. the
highwayman put aside his revolver
and Mr.. Wheeler overlooked Q splen-
did opportunity to send the fellow
sprawling. But, as he explained Ia
ter he lust didn't have the heart ia
do it."
AS the robber dropped the solitary
quarter In his pocket and took his de-
parture he said to Wheeler:
We'll, is 1t all right. old manf
hope you are not sore"
"Yes, it's all right" returned
Wheeler. Come down to my once
this afternoon and I'll try to do
something for your sick wife,"
Wheeler had IS in his overcoat
pocket. which the highwayman over.
| looked. He has reported the matter
to the police and officers are looking
for the polite young man. He was
shabbily dressed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
WHOLESALERS SORE
At BOARD Of
COMMERCE
RESENT CALLING OF REClPRo.
CITY CONVENTION AFTER PRE-.
LIMINARY WORK HAD BEEN
DONE BY FORMER.

Members OF the Wholesalers asso-
citation are considerably worked up
over the action of the Board of Com
merce i'm calling a conference OF rep
resentative commercial and civic bod
les of the country for April 22, % and
"a TO discuss reciprocity with Canada.
At special meeting OF the associa-
ton held this noon, resolutions were
adopted, commenting strongly on the
boards action and calling attention
to correspondence that has passed
between the two bodies relative to
the question OF calling a conference
The object OF the resolutions IL to
show the public that the associations
plans have been interfered with by
the Board of Commerce. In other
words, the association complains that
the other body has butted In.
"The association has been planning
for a reciprocity conference for more
than a year." said leading member OF
the Wholesalers this noon. I'VE have
held two public meetings in the inter
ests OF the proposition. Now the
Board OF Commerce butts in
The representative commercial and
civic bodies OF ST. Paul. Minneapolis,
Buffalo. Cleveland, Rochester and
other border cities have been asked by
the Board of Commerce to send dele
cations.
James ]. Hill, president OF the
Great Northern railway, and Senator
A. 3. Cummins. OF Iowa, both earnest
advocates OF reciprocity, are expected
TO be present as speakers. Other men
OF national fame may be secured, and
IL is hoped that a showing Will be
made which will induce congress. at
the expected extra session, TO take ad-
vantage OF the Canadian tariff provis-
ions TO secure freer trade relations.
The interest OF Detroit in reciprocal
trade Is greater than that OF any other
American city. from her position as
the natural gateway for trade between
the great central states OF the Union
and Ontario.
Had the board OF commerce not
called such conference. ~ is almost
certain that the Wholesalers associa-
tion would have done so That body
discussed the matter at its last annual
meeting. when ex-Speaker Sutherland.
OF the Dominion house OF commons,
was present and resolutions In favor Of
freer trade were adopted.
Some effort was made by the Whole
salers 10 sound out the present adj.
ministration. and 1t was found TO be
favorable 10 better trade relations be-
tween the countries. II was thought
best. however, 20 defer action until
after March 80 THAT the new admin.
iIstration could be sounded. President
Davis and Secretary Jeake. OF the
Wholesalers. have also had correspon-
dence with the commercial bodies Of
other cities
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
WOULD BAR CHURCH
FROM RESIDENCE
DISTRICT
AVERY AND MURPHY ESTATES
SEEK INJUNCTION TO PREVENT
ERECTION OF LUTHERAN EDl-
FicE TRUMeuLL AND FOREST

An injunction unique In the history
OF the Wayne circuit court was asked
for In Judge Murphy's court, Thursday
morning. The injunction petitioned
for was one to permanently restrain
the erection of a church at the south
west corner OF Trumbull and Forest
ayes.
The injunction Is asked by attorneys
representing the Avery and Murphy
estates, owners OF the subdivision TO
which the lot formerly belonged. The
defendants are the trustees OF ST..
Paul's English Lutheran church. They
propose TO erect "A $4,000 church,
which they claim will be credit to
that part OF the city. The owners OF
the subdivision claim the restrictions
forbid the erection of anything but
residences.
Judge Murphy is hearing evidence
In the matter Thursday afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
FLYNN SCORES HARD
IN ODD FELLOWS
WRANGLE
SUSPENSION OF OLIVE BRANCH
LODGE BY HEAD OF ORDER UP
HELD IN MEETING OF GRAND
ENcAMPMENT OFFICERS.

Grand Master William H. Flynn,
head of the Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows in Michigan, was upheld In
his suspension OF Olive Branch lodge
OF Detroit at an informal meeting OF
the Grand Lodge and Grand Encamp-
ment officers of the state In the Burns
hotel. Wednesday evening. This meet
ing was called to attempt an amicable
settlement and no formal action was
taken. the Grand Lodge members
merely finding that Flynn had acted
properly
This has an important bearing upon
the charges brought against Flynn IN
Ingersoll Encampment In regard TO a
loan made to the late Thomas Robin
son. The opposition 10 Flynn mas
come largely from members represent
ing Olive Branch lodge In the encamp'
N ent and these are now suspended,
and without a vote.
The grand masters action with re-
gard 10 the new Oriental Degree OF
Humility and Perfection will undoubt-
edly be upheld at the October Grand
Lodge meeting, the opinions given at
the meeting Wednesday making this
action sure. Under the law or the or
der, as interpreted in Michigan. the
Oriental Degree will be driven out or
the state or its members forced TO give
nm their connection with the Odd Eel
lows as an order.
with the Oriental Degree, we have
nothing to do, except that under the
law or our order, 1t Is an illegal or
ganization,' states George Dean, OF
Detroit. past grand master OF the
Michigan Odd Fellows. 1T came 10
the knowledge of the grand master
that a branch Of the new order had
been established here. II also came
to his knowledge that members OF
certain lodges had joined this order
"It was his duty TO inform these
lodges that these members were gull
ty of an offense and must be expelled.
He offered to furnish the evidence
which had come into his possession.
Under the laws of the lodge, an order
of the grand master must be obeyed
and no subordinate lodge or member
can sit in Judgment on his acts, which
can be passed on only by the grand
lodge.
"Olive Branch lodge did not see MT
to obey this order and was suspended.
Ii will remain suspended unless the
suspension Is lifted by an order OF the
grand master"
George w. Barrus. noble grand OF
Olive Branch lodge, was present at
the conference in the Burns hotel and
presented the lodges side OF the case.
He Is one Of the members accused or
Joining the Oriental Degree.
IL Is believed that other lodges OF
the city and state will now accept the
grand masters ruling with regard to
the Oriental Degree and will assist
him in stopping the rebellion OF
Olive Branch lodge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
PANAMA TREATY
IS APPROVED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Treaties
with Panama and Colombia. relating
to the Panama canal, have been rati-
fed by the senate. In approving the
treaties, however, the senate adopted
a resolution which is intended to OBJ
viate the necessity Of submitting TO
arbitration questions connected with
the cities OF Panama and Colon. Sec
rotary of state Bacon said today the
resolution is simply statement,
which does not require any action ON
the part OF ranama and does not
have TO be confirmed by that coun-
try.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
ARREST PAIR OF POLES
AND QUELL RIOT

Patrolman Hugh Matteson quelled
what promised to be fair sized riot.
when he pulled two Infatuated Poles
out OF a mob OF about $50 unemployed
men. waiting for a job at the American
Car a Foundry Co.'s plant, Ferry-ave.
and Russell-st.. early Thursday morn.
ing.
Albert Barnach and Bronislaus Cos.
dawski. who started disturbance by
trying to crowd forward ia the line,
were thrust back into their places by
the officer. Barnach grabbed a club,
and yelling for the rest OF the crowd
TO mob the officer, started a fight. II
didn't last long.
Barnach and Gosdawski were fined
IS or 80 days each, by Justice Stein.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
CHINA s VIEWS
SENT To TAFT

PEKIN, Feb. 25.-With the attitude
and the ideas OF the regent ofthe Chi
nest empire set forth In 1t, communi-
cation has been forwarded to Presi-
dent-elect VIM. Fl. Taft, OF the United
states. The communication Is In the
fern OF private letter. II Is the first
direct expression OF the regents views
aud each question before the Chinese
government Is set forth at length.
Among tn subjects treated are the
recent dismissal OF Grand Chancellor
Yuan Shi Kai, the recent ministerial
change In China and the stoppage OF
the opium traffic.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
IS Watches Free.

Solve the celebrated ~" puzzle In
Story & Clarks adv. in this edition
and secure watch free. Every sue
cessful contestant will receive a
brochure Of so old fayorite songs and
music and the watch prize simply de-
ponds upon the promptness and neat
ness Of your answer Answers should
be mailed direct 20 Story a. Clark
Piano Co. 1895 Grand Riyer-ave.. De
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
DECLARES WAR
IS INEVITABLE

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. ga. NJ.
Fiteatroff. one of Russia's most expert
enced war correspondents, telegraphs
from Antivari, Montenegro. that war
is inevitable. He says the car has
ordered numerous classes of the best
educated reservists called out for six
weeks training.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
M. p. Bourke Lectures Tonight.

NJ. p. Bourke will deliver a lecture
on John Boyle O'Reilly this evening
I'm the Cathedral school hall. Parsons
St. between Woodward and Cass-aves.
The lecture Is the first number of the
Catholic free lecture course. and is
held under the auspices of the Wayne
County Federation OF Catholic socie-
ties President Gallagher. of the fed.
Grafton, will preside. The public is In
yited, no admission.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
FEAR PRIMARY LAW
MEANS BURROWS DEFEAT
(From a staff Correspondent

LANSING, Feb. 25.-Certain lead.
ers of the state Republican organiza.
ton are working against the primary
law because they fear n 1t stands Sen.
ator Burrows may be defeated. This
fact was admitted yesterday by Chas.
Smith, OF the Calumet a. Hecla Mining
Co. II the law can be repealed. Smith
says. Burrows will be reelected. The
primary question was up before the
senate for four hours IL was put over
for another week There were many
propositions TO amend the primary
law. The Collins bill was offered as
substitute for the Dickinson meas.
ure. The matter was not even put "a
test vote and Rep. Colby is sure
his primary bill will be adopted.
- u-a-sa L.. 49, -
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
WALK ON STATE
LAND; ARE FINED

LANSING, Mich, Feb. 25.-(Spe-
cial.) Two men have been convicted
in Kalkaska county OF trespass on
state lands. One paid fine OF $40
and the other went to Jail for 60 days.
being unable to raise his S21 fine.
This Is the first conviction OF this kind
In the history OF the land commits
sioners department.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
LET'S INTRUDER GO:
LATER ARRESTS HIM

John Medium, of No. 635 Green
ave-, went to his barn early Wednes-
day evening for some coal. He found
Herman Keppen. q years old, but
Herman yawned and stretched, and
announced that he had just dropped
lowed the intruder to go. A moment
later he found one of his chickens
with Its head cut of, while bag lay
nearby. kreppen was later arrested.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
COMMITTEE AGREES
TO SEVERAL BILLS
From a staff Correspondent

LANSING, Feb. 25.-The house In
committee OF the whole agreed to the
following bills: Putting Wawatam
park under the control OF the Mack
mac island park board; amending the
present laws so boards OF supervisors
may organize or consolidate townships
in their respective counties; amend
ing the laws relative 10 removing ma
tetial to improve highways.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
GUGGENHE|M
MAKES DEBUT

WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator
GIggenheim. OF Colorado. made his
first speech in the senate today when
he took an actice part In the discus
sion of the agricultural bill. He made
q strong plea for the adjustment OF
the present system OF preserving for
ests. Mr.. Guggenheim is the junior
Democratic senator who came to con-
gress last fall after hard fight for
hiq seat
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
STEEL co. WINS
IN CIRCUIT COURT

NEW YORK, Feb 25.-The applica.
ton OF George II. Schiller for a pre-.
liminary Injunction to restrain the re-
organization committee OF the South
ern Steel company from carrying out
the plan OF reorganization has been
denied by United States circuit court
O. the southern district OF New York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Archltecta sue for zee.

Donaldson & Meier. the architects.
are suing Firman w. Clawson. In
Judge Hosmer's court. for the cost
OF plans for an addition and altera.
tions 10 building on broadway. The
work was afterwards abandoned and
the plans never paid for. The
amount asked Is S700. The defenss
will try TO show that Mr.. Clawson
wanted to spend only $4,000. vhilG
under the plans submitted the loves
tender was for $4,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
ANTI-SALOON PEOPLE
SEND MANY PROTESTS
(From a STAFF correspondent)

LANSING, Feb. 25-The Legislators
desks are covered with circulars and
printed letters from the anti-saloon
interests who oppose the Ormsbee
liquor bills Among the large mum
Der OF petitions denouncing the Orms.
Dec bills is one from Ormsbee's own
county, Genesee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
EXP|ATES CRIME
ON GALLONS

wESTCHESTER. Pa. Feb. 25.-Ir-
win A. Lewis was hanged In the
Chester county jail here at 1907 this
morning for the murder of his five
year-old stepdaughter, Mary Newlin,
near Landenburg, Pa. June 16. 1907.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
TRAIN HITS CAR;
23 ARE HURT

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Feb. 25.-
Three persons were fatally injured
and twenty others more or less seri-
ously hurt by the collision OF Penn
sylyania train and a street car here
this morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
TO MAKE RAILROADS
WATER LIVE STOCK
From a staff Correspondent.

LANSING. Feb. 25.-The house
passed n concurrent resolution yester-
day ordering the railroad commission
to investigate the facilities OF railroad
companies for watering live stock at
the shipping Yards and II found din.
cult To order the proper remedies and
see that they are obtained.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
THE WEATHER.

Detroit aud vicinityi Thursday night
and Friday, partly cloudy, continued
cold topight, minimum about ~ 20 10,
slowly rising temperature Friday
winds shifting 10 moderate southeriy.
Lower Michiggnp Fair tonighti FRI
day. increasIng cIoudiocss and warmer
with snow nurries In north mud west
portion; winds mostly light and vsri-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

One year age todnyt Maximum tem-
perature, 35D minimum. 81 mean. 81,
cloudy with snow amounting Co about
45 Inches.
sus rose at eiI4 a. mn, and set. at
5iI7 y. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Special Council Meeting.

Mayor Breitmeyer has called a spe-
c,al session OF the common council for
next Monday morning to fill vacancies
lin the election boards where such may
arise.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
DOYLE RAPs STATE
OFFICIALS AND
LEGISLATORS
o EMO RATIO CONVENTION
OPENs-iNCREAs IN STATE
EXPENSES AND plLATORY
METHODS POINTED TO.
PROBABLE NOMINEES OF
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Norris iris GRAND Sse Rapids John Z.
Kinnane. Day city.
For regents of the univer ty-
J. Cavanaush. Ann Arbor.
For superintendent OF public
instruction-W. Sherman Lister,
Ionia.
For member OF state board OF
education--J ustin X. Whiting.
jackson.
For member OF Agricultural coll
lege board-Charles IA. kimmerle,
Cassopolis; w. F. Montague. Kali
amazoo: William Carpenter. Gene
see: Lewis Beck. Lansing: Albert
l. Stevenson, Port Huron; Z. M.
Brown, Gratiot.
LANSING, Mich, Feb. 25.-The
following committee on resolutions
has been appointed: John c.
NageI, Detroit; M. J. Cavanaugh,
Ann Arbor; George =. Gardner,
Eaton county; w. C. Wiley, Fourth
district; Alfred r. Locke, Ionia;
John r. MeaIey, Oakland; John
O'Loughmane, Lapeer; Charles
Lumm, Saginaw; c. FIeishner,
Manistee; John e. kinnane, Bay
county; A. M. Mccall, Gratiot;
X. 8. Markstrom, Bessemer.
LANSING, Mich. Feb. 25.-Th
Democratic state convention was cal
ed to order at 1855 o'clock today b
Chairman Winship, Of the state Gel
trail committee. Rev. o. b. Price dc
livered the invocation and M.
Doyle, prosecuting attorney of Me
nominee county. delivered the &C
dress as temporary chairman. n
said the Republican party had bee
In control OF the states affairs for !
years, and when the state official
are asked about the expenses OF tn
multiplied beyond a.
with the development, @
the state, they point languidly to tn
at the polls.
IF you ask the state officials Doyl
continued, how 1t is that 1t costs NOR
for 100 members of the house to trans
act business than II did for 1872 to d
the work during the Winans admir-
istration they will tell you in a.
that the foreigner pays tn
tax.
ASK them how II Is that eigh
years ago S8 clerks in the tax depart
ment handled 1872 descriptions at
cost OF $4,000. while In 1907 1t too
Ill clerks at a cost OF Sill, 900 to d.
less than half the work and they will
tell you, We don't want 16 to l..
THE present Republican legisla
ture has been in session almost tw'
months and yet with all the burdel
Of legislation before 1T they have pass
ed three bills"
John c.. Nagle is the only delegate
from Wayne county to the conven
ton He can have lot OF fun will
the 1872 votes he is entitled TO cast
About $50 delegates are present.
The fifth district delegation will asl
the adoption Of resolution in favo
Of statewide prohibition.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Aier.nd.r. my,r,ia. 20 Mo,rs

Fair dealing Is the hes, drummer. ~
you keep Strohs Bottled Beer at your
home. you get your moneys worth, be-
cause IL has honest quality. Phone
Main sis for q case
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25
Suppressed Divorce Suit.

Only one suppressed suit for ar
vcrce was started Thursday mornin1,
that OF Henry vs. Ella LvesAy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

Job Printing done right. Times Print,
ing Co., Is John R.-sI Phone 1tea
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

Dusiness-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., No.
Is John R--st. Phone 1893.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

Job Printing done right. Times Print
ing Co.. Is John R.-st. Phone 1t9a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-25

uoIrRLY Temperatures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-05-13

pains our G. \. r. badges receive to
make them so nearly perfect as hui
man genius is capable. I think that
if you have read this clear through
you will set a still higher value upon
the official token Of your membership
in the Grand Army of the Republic.
There is in wisconsin, as in several
other states, a law against the wear
ing of a G. A. R. badge, either the
one described above or the button by
any one not in good standing as a
member. It is a matter of regret, how
ever, that some persons who claim to
have been loyal soldiers of the union
and to have taken oath to do all in
their power to maintain the laws OF
their state and nation, will, though
not members Of the order, go about
with Grand Army buttons on their
coats. I have heard one Of these men
say that he will wear the little bronze
button in spite Of either the Grand
Army or the state of Wisconsin. 1t
goes without saying that person of
this kind is a discredit not only to the
Grand Army but to the whole body of
loyal soldiers and the state whose
laws protect him. By his action he
mGniiests a contempt for law and
good citizenship. True Grand Army
men, though they may not brin5 him
into court and have him fined, do hold
him in silent and honest contempt.
The cammander-tn-chiefo of the Grand
Army wears a rank strap with four
silver stars; q department commando"
"a department is in most cases the
same as a state-there are As of them,
two silver stars. A post commander
wears a silver eagle, d senior vice
commander of post silver leaf,
junior vice commander gilt leaf; post
chaplain a small silver cross, post
officer Of the day two gilt bars, adlu-
tant, quar- ermaster and patriotic in
structor one guilt bar, officer of the
guard strap with vacant field.
A full official G. A. r. badge costs
a dollar-a bronze button for lapel OF
coat ten cents.
An eagle indicates the rank OF
colonel; gilt leaf, major; two bars,
captain; one bar, first lieutenant: va
cant field. second lieutenant.
In no Grand Army journal-post, de-
par, ment or natiOnal-are titles of
rank used There are captains, col
onels or generals. All go by the high
er title-cOmrade. But many Grand
Army men, in their personal inter
course, like to play with titles of rank,
call one another-and be called
captain, colonel or general. It is a
harmless sort of play, and there is no
law to the contrary Such titles
cost nothing, and why shouldn't Tom
and Bill and Joe take possession of
such as please them? 1t is very
likely that they fought we'll enough
for their country as priVates in the
rear rank to deserve one or more of
them, anyhow. But they do not so
publish themselves in the official rec
ords of the Grand Army of the Re
public. There the wartime general
and the private hold the same rank. |
All are comrades