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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1909-09-02

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The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
NEW SENATOR WAS ONCE
SUSPECT IN DEATH PLOT
Col. Gordon proved That He Had No
Connection With President Lin
coins Assassination.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 29.-Col.
James Gordon. of Okolona, Miss, who
has been named senator to succeed
the late A. j. McLaurin, was sought
at one time by the federal authorities
under a $4,000 reward for his cap
ture, dead or alive, for his alleged
part in the conspiracy that resulted
in the death of President Lincoln.
Gordon was one of several confed
crate leaders suspected of being In
conspiracy with J. Wilkes Booth to
Kill Abraham Lincoln. He escaped ar
rest and probably death only by the
intervention of Yankee colonel with
whom he had crossed swords In a
fight in Virginia.
During the earlier years of the war
Gordon had formed an intimate friend
ship with Booth. and after the assas-
sination of Lincoln the reward of s10.-
900 was offered for his capture. Cor
don went to Canada and it was sew
eral months after the close of hos
tilities before he found 1t safe to re-
turn home.
During one of the campaigns in Vir-
ginia Gordon had crossed swords with
the colonel OF a New Yory cavalry
regiment. Both were wounded In the
conflict. but they afterwards became
fast friends. Gordon wrote a letter to
this New Yorker. denying that he had
any part in the conspiracy, and stating
that he desired to return home. The
former foe took the matter up with
Gen. Dicks. then in command OF the
army forces in New York, and the
Iattar eant him n nagsDort and an in
vitation to come to New York and sur
render, which he did. He afterward
satisfied Dicks that he knew nothing
of the Lincoln conspiracy.
He took the oath of allegiance and
returned TO his home In Chickasaw
county, where he has since resided.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
BROTHER AND SISTER BY
MARRIAGE ARE TO WED
Queer Relationship TangIe viii Re
suit From Union Of Couple
in Wisconsin.

MERRILL. Wis. Dec. 29.-At Pine
River, Robert Pankow and Emma
Bolduan, brother and sister by mar
riage, are to be welded
Pankow's father and Miss Bolduan's e
mother were married short time
ago. Robert and Emma have never
been regarded as brother and sister,
but have always been as though no
relationship existed between them.
After the marriage Robert Pankow's s
mother-in-lav will be his stepmother
and Miss Emma Bolduan's father-in-
law will be her stepfather also. Rob
ert's brothers will be the stepbrethers
and also the brotherin-law of his wife
and Miss Doldnau's sisters will be the
step-sisters and also sister-in-law of
Robert.
Some time ago young man in his
ely wished to marry his siserin-law's 3
daughter. at first II looked impos-
sible for him to legally do so. but when
the matter was investigated 1t was
found that she was a stepdaughter of
his brother. They were granted IL
CenSe.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
MERCURY SETS
SEASONS MARK
Registers One Above Zero at Ia. m
Rises Slowly During Day and
Will Tumble Again Tonight.
WHAT THE MERCURY SAYS.

The mercury set a new record for
winter. locally, Wednesday morning,
when 1t tumbled down to within one
degree of the zero mark at / o'clock.
The lowest previous mark was de-
grees above on Dec. 8. From Ia de-
grees at midnight the temperature
went steadily down the toboggan.
With the rising of the sun. however.
the mercury started slowly on the up
ward climb. but Weather Observer
Conger says the outlook Is for con.
tinued cold and does not anticipate
that the mercury will get above IL
degrees during the day. II Is due for
another tumble, Wednesday night.
The frigid area extends from the
Rockies eastward to the Atlantic, and
south even into Florida. Zero temper
atures prevailed all over Michigan and
up at the 500 below was reported.
Temperatures ranging from 20 to 2S
below are reported from the Dakotas
and Manitoba, but the weather Is mod
Grating in Montana, Alberta and Sas-
katchewan.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
ICE JAM IN THE RIVER WAS
BROKEN BY LUDINGTON MAN
Capt. Mercereau, Superintendent Of
Steamships for p. M. Ry., Tackled
Bio Job Successfully.

Capt. w. l. Mercereau, OF Luding-
ton, superintendent OF steamships for
the Pere Marquette railroad, is the
man who broke the ice jam in the
river, though he has modestly re-
mained in the background. His valu'
able services in this connection might
never have been known if some OF his
friends had not spoken2of 1t.
With the Pere Marquette No. Il
stuck fast in the fce-.of her sir
dock and a solid mass of Ice extend
ing down the river a3usost to the lake
the situation looked pretty serious
few days ago. But the railroad of
ficials did not lose hope altogether
Capt. Mercereau was called from Lud'
ington TO fook the situation over and
suggest plan, IL he could.
Every hour the ice pack was be-
coming more solid and consequently
less penetrable.
Its no use. well have to give II
up" said the officials.
Its got to be done and we'll do
It," said Capt. Mercereau. Straight
way he chartered the tug Francis r.
Hackett and to begin with released
the imprisoned transport. This done
he loaded up No. IA and took her out
to begin his battle with the jam, ac-
companied by the Hackett. The two
boats smashed their way through the
frozen mass, to Amherstburg, dis
tance Of l6 miles, and started the ice
moving down the river. The river
opposite Detroit has been open for
traffic ever since and will be kept so
at all cost, says the railroad men.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
DISPATCHER BLAMED.

HILLSDALE, Mich. Dec. 29.-At
the coroners inquest completed yes
terday before Justice John l.. Frisbie,
regarding the wreck OF passenger
train No. Ia, Dec. 81. causing the
death OF Engineer James Knapp, OF
Toledo, verdict was rendered In
which the block system was criticized
and the dispatcher blamed. Freight
No. o.. into which No. ID plunged, was
declared not to have been properly
safe guarded by the rear brakeman
and conductor. The verdict states
that the collision was primarily caused
by The unwise and unwarranted act
OF the chief train dispatcher In order
ing out freight No. 81 when the pas
senger was so near the city.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
SON, LOST FOR TWENTY YEARS,
RETURNS HOME WITH FORTUNE
QuarreIs With Father, Runs Away,
Goes to Alaska, and Becomes Rich
Olives Parents 5000.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 90
John Frenshaw was IL years old when
he quarreled with his father and ran
away from home just twenty years
ago. He wandered TO st. Louis and at
length found work in shop. For
seven years he saved his money and
ventured to the goldfields of Alaska.
where he became rich.
During tn storm of wind and snow
that ragged about the old house on the
Frenshaw farm in Brown county the
elder Frenshaw was awakened by q
pounding on the door.
II am cold and hungry said voice
outside, cant you take me for the
lnight?"
The old man let the stranger in and
the wife prepared a meal. He talked
for half an hour of his travels before
ne exclaimed:
Father. don't you know me?"
| The mother clasped him In her arms
and before the reunited family retired
Frenshaw gave his father and mother
check for $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
HAS MARROW ESCAPE.

ALLEGAN. Mich. Dec. 29.-W. La.
zelle, a local photographer, narrowly
escaped death yesterday morning
when fire, originating in the White
bakery, over which he lived. spread
TO his apartments. He was aroused
from sleep by the shouts OF the fire.
men. His loss is about $1,000. The
bakery was damaged $1,000. Moore &
Foote. lawyers. lost library valued
at $4,000, and Herbert Elliott. furniture
dealer, lost about 500.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
WOLF CHASE IN CHICAGO.
Resident OF the North Side Not As
Fleet Footed As the Animal.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-For the second
time within a week wolf hunt has
taken place on the streets OF Chicago.
Armed with a shotgun. Samuel Ros-
enthan, No. 1S49 Cleveland-ave.,
chased the feet animal several
blocks until It disappeared in Lincoln
Park. Where the wolf came from is
a mystery.
Mr.. Rosenthan said the animal at
tackled him at wisconsin street and
Cleveland avenue.
'T rushed into the house. seized my
shotgun and intended to kill the wolf.
he added, "but he was too fast for me.
I could never get within shooting
range"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
Given sheIter; Aftermath Murder

EAST DOUGLAS, Mass, Dec. 20
Entering her kitchen unexpectedly
yesterday Mrs. Charles Potter found
a young wayfarer, who had asked to
be allowed to warm himself, In the
act OF cutting the throat OF her IL
year-old husband, whom he had pin.
ioned on the floor. At her shrieks the
assailant fed, but not before he had
cut the aged mans windpipe SO Sc
verely that II Is thought he will die.
The victim was popularity credited
with keeping large sum of money In
the house. A suspect has been ar
rested in nearby town.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
MRS. TAFT BUYS HOME.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich, Dec. 2y.--
Anna Sinton Taft yesterday afternoon
bought the Sunrise cottage and fruit
farm of David Miller. Mrs. Taft is
the wife of Charles p. Taft. OF Gin
cinnati, brother of President Taft. The
farm Is four miles west OF Traverse
City, on the shores OF West bay, and
consists of 16 acres set to small fruits
and a seven-room cottage The con-
sideration was $4,000. The Tafts will
not live on the farm. Mrs. Taft hav-
ing leased IL to George r. Sealey, her
brother-in-law. also of Cincinnati. who
will use the place as summer home.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
FIRE IN cOLDWATER.

COLDWATER, Mich. Dec. 29-Fire
starting from unknown cause I'm the
Clark building at 8 o'clock last night
caused S11.20O damage. The building,
q three-story brick affair. is situated
In the center of the business section.
w. III. McCort. dry goods firm oc-
cupying the first floor. sustained a
loss of $1,000; DR.. G.. s. Hadley, a
dentist on the second story, $1,000,
and the building was damaged $4,000,
The wickes Clothing Co.. who occupy
an adjoining building. say that water
caused $500 damage TO their stock.
All are insured
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
JURORS WANTED TO GO HOME,
so THEY ALL VOTED GUILTY
Reason Why a New Trial Was Grant
ed To a Man Whom They
Had Convicted

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j.. Dec. 80,
Judge Lyon has granted a new trial
to James Duane. convicted OF forging
a $50 note which had the name of A.
b. Cornish of Metuchen signed TO 1t.
The application was based on an
affidavit signed by the foreman of the
jury, Robert l.. Adams. He declared
the verdict was rendered because the
Jurors thought they would have to
stay out from Friday until Tuesday.
They stood seven to five for convic-
tion and at o'clock on Friday sent
word that they could not agree. Upon
being told that the court would not be
back until Tuesday they took II to
mean they would be locked UP until
then and voted TO convict.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
windsors AIdermanIc Field DwindIes

Thirteen OF the % candidates nom
mated to contest for seats in the
Windsor council have withdrawn.
leaving Is men to fight for the IL
places to be filed. Those remaining
IN the contest are: ]. +. Banwell. ID.
VI. Bedford. n. J. Clinton. A. II. Dal-
zell, p. q. Davis, T. J. Eanson. F. l..
Howell. p. NJ. Keogh, j. J. Lonnee,
Jacob Meretsky. John Martin. H. j.
Mckay, Thomas Porter. J. II. Shep-
herd and Hamilton Trumble. OF the
eight men nominated for the board
of education, four have withdrawn.
leaving George A. Courtenay, Or. g.
r. Cruickshank. DR.. j. s. Lavelle and
f. G. Henderson elected by acclama-
tion.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
UNCLE SAM TELLS WHEN
TO SALUTE ANTHEM
War Department Circular Describes
Occasions When Men Must Stand
At Attention.

~ HOSUnOU.
WASHINGTON, Dec 29.-The wal
department has just issued a circular
order describing the occasions when
officers and men are required TO stand
at attention" when the "Star Span
gled Banner" is played. The circular
was issued mt the instance of Capt
Charles King. u. S. A.. retired. on
duty with the militia of the state oi
Wisconsin. who wrote a letter to the
department pointing out The lack OF
uniformity IN salutiLg the national an
them.
There are two occasions" the cir.
cular said. ION which officers and ell
listed men are required to stand at
attention when THE Star Spangled
Banner" is played. namely
When the air is played by band
on formal occasion other than re-
treat. al any place where persons be-
longing to the military service are
present in their official capacity; in
which case officers and enlisted men
stand at attention throughout the
playing of the air.
When the flag is lowered at re-
treat and aboard transport when the
flag is holsted at guard mounting In
this case part OF the ceremony is the
playing OF "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" Cor 10 the color when there is
no band) and another part Is the sa-
lutte to the flag All officers and en-
listed men out Of ranks stand at at
tention facing the flag while the air
is being played, and at the last note
of the music salute IN the prescribed
manner. Fsa.Sg
"Sentinels on post in the vicinity of
a place where the ceremonies men-
toned -abeSe- are taking place follow
the rule for soldiers out OF ranks, pro-
vided their duties are not such as TO
prevent their doing so; I'm the first
case standing at attention. facing out
ward from their post throughout the
playing OF the air, and In the second
case. standing at attention facing the
flag until the last note OF the music
and then rendering the salute pre-
scribed for the weapon with which
they are armed"
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
EAGLE HAD FLOWN FAR WITH
TRAP ATTACHED TO ITS LEG
Big Bird Had Apparently Been Han
dicapped by the impeachment
For About TWO Weeks.

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Dec. 29.-An
eagle with one of it's legs fast in No.
3 steel trap, which had apparently
been there about two weeks. was kill
ed at the Ellison ranch near Edge
wood, in the upper part of Siskiyou
county.
1t has been learned that an agile got
into a No. steel trap belonging to
n. Greenslate, of Plymouth. Amador
county. and carried the trap away
IL. Ii is believed that the eagle killed
at Edgewood. which is about 800 miles
from Plymouth. in an afr line, is the
same that carried off Greenslate's s
trap.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
HEROIC EFFORTS SAVE BOAT.

MUSHROOM. Mich, Dec. 2S.-I he
heroic efforts OF three Muskegon hre
men, Christ Smith, Joseph Duquettne
and Oscar Peterson. saved the 6i-ioo'
launch, Golden Girl, OF ST. Joseph
from burning up at the Mann-Watson
company's wharf. The launch caught
fire under the false bottom and the
flremen had to crawl through mar
row passageway with the nose 70 ex'
tsnguish the flames. which were Oh
rectly above the gasoline tank con
tanning 160 gallons OF gasoline. Inc
ere was extinguished at loss oil
about s35.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
e,o11 Boats Entered Port In 1909.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Six Thousand
and eleven vessels with tonnage OF
7,672,035 entered the port Of Chicago
during 1909. according to the annual
marine report of John c. Ames. col
lector of customs. issued yesterday.
There were received 5,555,546 bushels
of wheat. while 9.247.517 bushels were
shipped. Also 26,734776 bushels OF
corn were shipped out OF the port,
while 4,6S7 1886 tons of iron were re-
ceived, exclusive of 1,S7s,S5l tons or
ore received at Gary. Ind.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
Turkish Cabinet Resigns.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 29.-The
Turkish cabinet resigned last evening
following the resignation OF Hilmi
Pacha. the grand vizier. who with
drew from the ministry earlier in the
day. II Is reported that serious con-
fiicts have occurred at Bagdad, but
this Is not confirmed officially. The
grand vizier's resignation was due to
intrigues against him In the chamber
and threats by the committee of union
and progress to engineer parliamen
tary vote OF want OF confidence In the
government.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
KNIFE CUTS OFF FINGER.

Mt. CLEMENS, Mich, Dec. %
Burton Nichols. the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Nichols. was the victim
Of an unusual accident here yesterday
While engaged in cutting some heavy
canvas, the boy got the first finger oi
his left hand under the knife blade and
severed IL completely at the first Joint
DR.. A. w. Warren treated the wound
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
Pet Bird a Great Mouse Catcher.

BRIDGEvILUE. Del, Dec 29.-An
English mockingbird belonging to NJ
II. King has established reputation
as a mouse catcher and takes the
place of several cats. On one day,
while King was In the field with the
bird, II caught ten mice In less than
an hour, killing them all. King puts
the bird In his barn at night. and says
It Is keeping 1t free from rats and
mfcp
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
preyfus In street Fight.

PARIS, Dec. 29.-Major Dreyfus.
who Is now attached TO the staff OF
General Dalstein. military governor oi
paris. and NJ. Bcernsr, royalist. met
in the street yesterday and INDUCED
in a violent alteration. eliminating
in an exchange OF blows. no injury
was done on either side. and the po-
lice did not deem It necessary to In
tervene
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
weI,.Known Author Dead.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Dec. %
Arthur Gilman. author. OF Cambridge.
Mass, died here yesterday. He was 20
years old. He was the founder OF the
Harvard Annex, now known as Rad
cliff college and the author OF numer-
GUS historical works.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
chewed up BY Lion.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Ralph Gardiner,
lion tanner, at the Crystal Palace,
may die as the result OF having his
arm almost bitten of by an enraged
lion. Gardiner was feeding the lion IN
the presence OF a large crowd The
big beast ives standing almost against
the bars of his cage tearing at huge
piece of meat when Gardiner thrus,
his arm between the bars nearby. The
animal seized the extendd arm and
pulld Gardiner against the bars.
Screams for help brought attendants
and they drove the animal to one cor
ner by the use OF hot iron bars.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
Miss Roosevelt Msrrlss.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.--I4eus,
James r. Shelley. u. 8. A. and uico
Christine Keau Roosevelt. daughter q
Mr.. and Mrs. w Emlen Rooeeye1t.
we're married at noon yesterday a.
the Episcopal Church of Zion o10
Timothy. In West Fifty-eevoutno<
The ceremony was performer " HQ>|
Henry n. Labeck. rector Of the c1uEQ
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
N0BLEMEM MAKE
FALSE PROMISES
TO GET VOTES
Henry George, Jr., Tells Of Cunning
Plan Lords Are Following To
Win Ballot of Workingmen
in Coming Election.
Points To Fallacy of Pledge That
Laborers' Wages Will Be Raised
If Victory Is Achieved.
BY HENRY GEORGE, JR.
Especial Correspondence to the De-
trojt Times.)

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Can the British
workingman be gulled?
That Is the underlying question in
the great electoral struggle now going
on in the United Kingdom. He has
been fooled so many times that the
princes of privilege think they can
fool him again. At any rate. they are
trying to do II. and are promising him
all manner OF things.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29

Job Printing done right. Times
Prfpting Co. ~ John R-st Call Main
1893 or City 3SSe.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vtctnityi WEDNESDAY
..,-ht rnd Tburrdsy, partly cloudy
zero temperatures fcnfghtt moderate
westerly winds.
Lever michigan Fair In the east.
local shows On west portion tonisht or
Thur-day. continued colds moderate
nortbvesf winds. becomfng variable.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29

Administrators sale OF Paintings by
late Robert Hopkfn. Open evenings
Room 203, woodward Arcade.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-29

Tn. rmp OF Mirth ststuetts.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I ORMOND is FIVE miles north of
Daytona, located on the western
bank of the Halifax River. The To-
cation of the town permits Of good
drainage and perfect sanitation; the
elevation is superb and ideal for
winter homes. A wide bridge con-
meets Ormond with Ormond Beach.
/ Many fine residences are main
tanned on either side of the river,
most Of them embellished with sub
tropical fora and shrubbery, besides
thrifty orange and other citrus fruit
trees.
The town IS very cosmopolitan,
has an excellent graded school, sew
cral churches, a fine public library
up-to-date places of business and
. comfortable and convenient hotels
and boarding houses.
CrmOnd has many Of the Florida
attractiOns-hne fruit, good fishing,
excellent autOmobiling, safe boating
salubrious climate and pleasant
walks and drives.
At Ormond Beach is located the
large Hotel Ormond, and its lesser
sister, Breton Inn. The former oc-
cupies a position overlooking the
Halifax River, while the latter has as
its outlook the magnificent beach and
the broad Atlantic.
The walks in all directions are
particularly attractive, and the ar
bors, shady and inviting spots and
romantic hooks are crowded with
rustic seats which are mute invita-
tions 10 enter into the enjoyment
thereof.
Besides the broad, smooth ocean
beach there arc many drives for car
rage or autOmObile-lOn8d drives and
short drives; drives through groves
OF golden oranges; drives through
dense tropical forests to Spanish
ruins; drives to the ancient Cause
way built by the slaves Of planters
of long ago, and drives to the planta-
tions of hOSpitable settlers, whose
places are repIete with the interest
Of Southern fruits and flowers.
One Of these interesting planta-
tiOns is Number Nine, located on the
peninsula, FIVE miles north Of the
Hotel Crmond. Here You see a fine
orange grove, together with great va
rieties of other srb-trOPical fruits
and flowers.
Five miles further on you come TO
MOundsrove, one Of the finest orange
groves in this section of Floridi.
Moundgrove is on the beadwaters 0.
the Halifax River and is amid pretty
surroundings. The place is reached
by a good road Lpassing Number
Ninel and IS a drive all tourists may
enjoy.