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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
THE Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By ". Holt White.
CHAPTER Lv.-(contlnued.)

He looked sharply at Strong, and
Strong felt just shade uncomfort-
able beneath his gaze. for he was con-
scious that pictures more or less re-
sembling him were now being widely
circulated in Paris.
However, with a pleasant smile and
word of chaff. he fished a ten.franc
piece from his pocket and bestowed
II on the gratified attendant, who
thereafter was but his willing slave.
is isn't often" Strong said to him,
that | take the trouble TO rouse my
self SO early. but when compatriot
OF mine Is giving free exhibition of
himself over Paris. feel that 1t Is
only my duty to obtain the best pos
sible view of him"
The man grinned And no better
view for that, monsieur" he said,
than from the Eiffel Tower"
Exactly what | thought" said
Strong as they went up in the lift.
Arriving at the little platform from
which they could see all Paris spread
out beneath them. Strong deposited
his wireless instrument on seat.
The man glanced at 1t curiously,
and Strong, desirious even then OF al
laying all the suspicion that he could.
made haste to remark that his COM
panion had probably never beheld a
camera OF that description.
AT that moment the lift-bell began
to ring, and. saying that he would be
back directly, the attendant fastened
To descend.
This was precisely as Strong desir-
ed il, and while the lift was going
down he made haste to pick out a
message TO the Di, which he could
see was already under way.
The reply came almost Immediately.
and Strong licked Com, at once"
Then he shut the little box and
glanced down the well OF the lift.
He had foreseen the emergency that
now arose. and quickly made his prep
arations.
From his pocket he took n stout
dogchain with which Cloud at times
kept his faithful bull terrier, and gave
the chain "A double twist round the
cable OF the lift He fixed IL securely
in such a manner that II would be
impossible for the attendant TO get the
lift up again so long as the chain
held.
The hi was now sailing toward him
at "A pretty fair pace. but Strong kept
his gaze fixed on the lift below him
and he saw there had arisen ire
mendous commotion at the gates oil
the lift.
He heard a whistle, and two police
men ran across the exhibition grounds
and after an excited alteration with
80
catch sight OF, they began TO tear M
the steps OF the tower as fast as their
stubby legs could carry them.
Langley had evidently been afraid
10 rouse too much suspicion BY clos
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
CANVAS NO LONGER
OFFENDS FRENCH PEOPLE

BERLIN, Jan. 2s.-The French flag
Is no longer insulted on canvas on the
walls Of the Reichstag. The picture
which hung behind the president q
chair represented a scene after the
battle OF Sedan, showing the emperor
William l., the crown prince Bismarck
and Moltke riding over the battlefield
with the French flag under their
horses feet.
French visitors TO Berlin protested
against The picture and most Germans
regarded II as violation OF good
taste, so the offending canvas has
been removed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
PLAN TO SELL
NIAGARA POWER HERE

If permission can be secured from
the Ontario government, manufacture
ing interests of Detroit may secure
considerable benefit from the trans
mission of Niagara electric power to
Windsor. The Electrical Distribution
Co, Ltd, has been formed for the
purpose OF purchasing power from
the government and distributing 1t TO
users outside OF the city of Windsor.
The officers are: John Davis. Wind
sor. president; George NJ Hendrie. De-
troll. vice president w. C. Kennedy.
Detroit, secretary-treasurer. 1t is plan.
ned to take 10000 horsepower of cleo
trical energy from the government and
to sell 1t to the tunnel company, the
street railways and other users Of
power.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

ing In too near upon the tower, and as
the policemen reached the first stage,
and paused to take breath. the "Df'
was lowering over Neuilly.
Strong made slight calculation as
to which OF the two were likely to win
the race. Then. opening his instru-
ment. he licked out an imperative
message to Langley to make all the
speed he could.
He saw the Di turn about and make
for the tower. but she had some way
to come. and the two gendarmes were
already at the second landing stage.
(ro Bc Continued.l
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
A Horrible HoId-Up.

About ten years ago my brother
was held up ia his work. health aud
happiness by what was believed to DO
hopeless Consumption" writes w. r.
I.ipscomb, of Washington. ". G.. "Hs
took all kinds OF remedies and treat.
ment from several doctors, but found
no help Till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured or
six bottles. He is n well man today"
It's quick to relieve and the sures:
cure for weak or sore lungs. Hem.
orrhages, Coughs and Colds. Bron.
ohitis, la Grippe. Asthma and all
Bronchial affections. Guaranteed by
L. e. Kinsel. Central Drug Co. Gray
& Worcester.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
Scientific Marvel.

Il have been taking some moving
pictures OF life on your farm.
Did you ketch the hired man in
notion"
II think So"
"Ah. science kin do anything these
.days."-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
JEFFR|ES KNOCKS
COMMITTEE Of 80

Police Justice K. j. Jeffries address
ed the Federation OF Labor, Wednes-
day evening, on the street railway
question, asserting that the commit
tee OF fifty Is composed mainly OF men
who will favor franchise and urging
that the trade unions stand solidly
for municipal ownership.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
THEATERS INSTALL
COLD AIR VENTILATORS

Four local five-cent theaters, IL has
been learned, have recently BEEN
equipped with the Vanderbush-Loo.
man cold air ventilator, the kind now
in use in the Temple and other big
playhouses. The theaters In question
are the Royal, Star. Majestic and
Casino. all OF which are under the
management OF Caille a Kunsky.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

all the Crown leases expire the east
ern end of Piccadilly will be scarcely
recognizable. Buildings erected only
ten years ago will be put back forty
feet to carry out the widening scheme.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28
pensation FOR carrying malls between

pensation for carrying mails between
Detroit and Niagara Falls. Mr.
Ledyard declares that all SUCH pay
ments went into the treasury or the
railroad company and were not or
personal benefit TO him
James Pierce, who deserted from the
United states navy about q year ago,
was arrested by Detectives Wilson
and Black In Smiths saloon. No. 81
Shelby-st., Wednesday afternoon and
Is being held for the federal authori-
ties. Pierce Is 10 years old and says
his home Is In Toronto. He deserted
from the Norfolk navy yard.
William Robinson has reported to the
police that his wife, Minnie, ~ years
old. has been missing since asst
Thursday when she left the place
where she was working. on Wood
ward-ave.. supposedly to join him In
Saginaw, where he had secured work:
Robinson is now stopping at No. t4S
sible his wife may have taken of
Tense because lie scolded her recently
for visiting "A rathskellar with an
other woman.
The fire which destroyed the Grand
Trunks frame warehouse on the
river front at the foot of Brush st.
Wednesday afternoon. proved one OF
the most stubborn with which the
department has had TO contend In
some time About 1000 barrels of
unslaked lime were stored I'm the
warehouse, and when the water came
into contact with the contents there
was the deuce" TO pay The lime
got into the boots OF the fremen
with the result that their feet and
lower limbs were painfully blistered.
while the eyes OF all the fremen who
worked on the blaze were affected
. by the fumes arising from the lime.
Those burned were H. Miner. Frank
Gallagher. a. l.. Schneider. c. o.
OLeary. and VI. Fogarty. all OF en-
ginc No. /. Miner will be laid up IN
his home several days. The depart
ment worked on the fire nearly all
night. officials OF the road say the
fire started in the linen room OF the
Pullman Co, In the southwest cor
ner Of the shed. and suspect that II
was caused by someone's careless
ness IN throwing away a cigar or
cigarette stub. A number OF old rec
ords were destroyed The first esti-
mate OF $4,000 will cover the loss. II
L. thought
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

In the last half century Japan has
recorded more than $1,000 earth
quakes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

Central railroad. and fOrmer presI-
dent OF that road, has issued an eX-
PLANTATION OF the circumstances under
which his name appeared on the
postal department rolls as mall
messenger at 81 900 a year. He states
that an ARRANGEMENT was made
whereby the government would pay
the Michigan Central that sum year
~ in consideration OF it's building the
Cantilever bridge at Niagara Falls.
The Canadian government reached
the same end by Increasing the COM
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-28

Mrs. Jennie Comfort, mother of VIII
Lexington Comfort, was awarded n
verdict for S2.i3S.5S against Edwin
r. Robinson in Judge Murhn's court,
Wednesday afternoon. The suit Was
TO recover for the non-transforence
OF deed involved In trade or real
estate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04

Milliners have other troubles besides
the frequent difficulty of collecting
bills, One milliner tells Of a letter she
received from the wife of man who
in a brief time had advanced from
poverty to great wealth. His family
was still in obscurity, but was prepar-
ing to emerge.
II want you should make bonnet
and two hats right off," wrote the
wife, "for me and the girls, and ex-
pense is no account.
my measure is nearly twelve inches
from ear to ear over the head and
eight under chin and six from top Of
forard to back hair, and that's near
enuff for both the girls.
"I'm sandy, Jane is dark, and Lucy's
got red hair. We want lively colors,
and l want blue flowers and strings
on mine, besides some blooms.
"Jane wants hers green, and Lucy
wants pink. We don't care what shapes,
but they must be becoming and so as
they won't blow to peaces in the wind.
Nor we don't want them loud, for my
husband won't hear to such.
please send within five days, and
If satisfactory bill will be paid at once"
Youths Companion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
A Cowboy Spider.

"Faking aside," said the nature stu
dent, "there is in New Zealand cow
boy spider. This creature throws a
coil of web like a lasso over it's prey's
head, then adds more and, more coils
and when the prey is bound hand and
foot devours it.
There is a Borneo spider that in
the spring days plays a fiddle. 1t is a
common thing for a lovesick spider to
dance before his girl, but this Borneo
boy my drawing his arm across his
tum produces a sweet, clear note.
Whenever he sees good looking
young lady spider he stops and gives
her tune, hoping to win her by mu-
sic. "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Curly Hair Means obstinaoy.

The curly headed man uttered an ex-
clamation Of maze.
Strange" he said, 81 have been
drawn for juries time and again, but
have never served. They always
challenge me. I wonder why?"
"It is your curly hair" said law
yer. "a curly headed man kills jury.
He always causes it to disagree"
"That is not true. You must be
crazy said the other.
ut is the gospel TRUTH" the lawyer
persisted. "Curly heads are as obsti-
nate as mules. They think they know
it all. They disagree with everybody.
''It is because" he fastened to add,
"their curly hair makes them so good
looking. In childhood they are spoiled
by their parents, and in maturity wo-
men spoil them, falling in love with
them on every side. So they become
conceited. They disagree with every
body. Lawyers the world over recog-
nize that as jurymen they would never
do."-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
THE BURYING BEETLE.
Dead Mice and Birds secreted as Food
For Its Young.

Dead Mice and Birds Secreted as Food
For Its Young.
People often wonder what becomes
Of the dead mice and dead birds, for,
though birds and mice are constantly
dying in large numbers, hardly one Ia
ever to be seen. The fact is that they
are buried by beetles. Bucmer gives
q brief account of them as follows:
Several Of them unite together to
bury under the ground, as food and
shelter for their young, some dead ami
NAL, such as a mouse, a toad, mole,
a bird, etc. The burial is PERFORMED
because the corpse, If left above
ground, would either dry up or grow
rotten or be eaten by other animals.
In all these cases the young would
perish, whereas the dead body lying in
the earth and withdrawn from the
outer air lasts very well.
'The burying beetles go to work in
very well considered fashion, for
they scrape away the earth lying I'M.
der the body so that it sinks Of itself
deeper and deeper. When it is deep
enough it is covered over from above.
If the situation is stony, the beetles,
with united forces and great efforts,
drag the corpse to some place more
suitable for burying. They work so
diligently that mouse, for instance,
is buried within three hours. But they
often work on for days, so as to bury
the body as deeply as possible. From
large carcasses. such as thoseo of horses,
sheep, etc., they only bury, pieces as
large as they can manage"
There can be no doubt of the intelli-
gence of these strange insects, as a
gentleman discovered in a rather curl
GUS way. He desired to dry dead
toad, and for that purpose he fastened
it upon the top of am upright stick.
The burying beetles. however, were
soon attracted by the smell, and, find
ing that they could not reach the toad,
they undermined the stick, causing it
to fall with the toad, which was then
duly buried.--Our Animal Friends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
II WAS NOT REFERRED.
When Lincoln's Words Were Turned
Back Upon Himself.

General Robert Avery, who was
wounded almost fatally at Chancellors'
vile and recovered just in time to lose
his right leg. at the hip on Lookout
mountain, told an anecdote of Lin.
coin which shows the great presidents
appreciation of the fitness Of things
and his unfailing fund Of humor.
when I had recovered from the eff
fects Of the amputation," said General
Avery, "a very dear friend of mine
who had served long and faithfully as
regimental quartermaster was an ap.
plicant for a position as brigade quar-.
termaster. He filed it with me, and
after it had been properly briefed and
Endorsed I made it my business to put
it before the president. There was a
long line of people waiting to sec Mr..
Lincoln when arrived at the White
House; but, seeing I was wounded
man, he came over to me. FIJI take
my turn, ,Mrl President said, and he
turned to receive his visitors.
.'The man ahead Of me also had a
request for an ppointment-a letter
which Governor Bramlett of Kentucky
had Endorsed Respectfully referred to
President Lincoln
Governor Bramlett requests that
be appointed said the man from Ken.
lucky. President Lincoln took the let
ter. Why exclaimed Mr.. Lincoln,
this doesn't show that Governor Bran.
lett requests anything. 1t says simply
Respectfully referred" That means
he just passed it along. If you can
get Governor Bramlett to request me
I'll do it. Respectfully referred" is
only polite way of getting rid Of a
person.
HE was sitting at his desk at the
time, settling lower and lower down in
his chair until only his head seemed
to show. presented the papers OF
my friend. He read them and said,
why, yes Then he wrote on a card,
Respectfully referred to Mr.. Stanton,
the secretary of war.
""This won't do, Mr.. President /
said to him. why not? he asked. BE.
cause you have just, said to that man
from Kentucky that Respectfully re.
ferred" is polite way of getting rid
Of person.
"The president slowly rose out Of his
deep seated chair until he looked seven
feet tall to me, and then he began to
laugh. You've got me- said he, and
then he wrote on a card, Appendicitis
man. New York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Women Who Are Envied.

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy of many, who might be
like them. A weak sickly woman
will be nervous ands irritable
Constipation or Kidney poisons
show in pimples, blotches and skin
eruptions and a wretched complex
ion. For all such, Electric Bitters
work wonders. They regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify the blood; give strong
nerves, bright eyes, pure breath,
smooth velvety skiu, lovely com
plexion. Many charming women
owe their health and beauty to
them. SOC. at Eli T. Reynolds,
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert R. Lean. of Cheny.
Wash, was saved from a frightful
death is a story to thrill the world,
"a hard cold,' he writes, drought
on q desperate lung trouble that
baffled an expert doctor here.
Then I paid SO to So a visit to
a lung specialist in Spokane, who
did not help me. Then went to
California, but without benefit.
At last 1 used DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which completely cured
me and now / am as we'll as ever"
For Lung Trouble, Bronchitis,
Coughs and Colds, Asthma, Group
and Whooping Cough its supreme.
soc. and $1.O0. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Eli 7. Reynolds,
druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Haasis as The Scotch Mako i.

To make haggis take the heart.
tongue and small liver Of the sheep,
one pound of bacon, four ounces of
crumbs Of bread, the rind of one lem
on, two eggs, two anchovies (sardines
may be used), quarter of teaspoon
full of pepper and two teaspoonfuls of
salt. Chop the heart. tongue, liver
and bacon, mix thoroughly. add the
breadcrumbs. the anchovies. chopped
fine; the lemon rlnd, grated; then the
pepper and salt. Beat the eggs and
pour them over. Pack this into ket-
tie or mold. cover and boil or steam
continuously for two hours. Turn it
on a dish and serve very hot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Sailing a Diamond Mine.

A man in South Africa while walk
ing one day over his property with a
party of prospectors, suggested that
they assay some of the soil. In the
search that ensued eight rough dia-
monds were found, and offers began
to fly through the air at rapid rate
for the land, when the hosts wife
called out to her husband, "Why
John, where are the>other two" The
sequel to the story is left to the i'm
agination.-Boston Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
All INTERCEPTED.

A titled Englishman was speaking Of
the impoverished nobility of the old
world
''What German friend Of mine said
of his family is true of too many fami-
lies. My friend was graf. was Wis
iting his castle on the Rhine. He
showed me there one day many proofs
of his races antiquity.
Dear me- said I, sitting a yawn,
4 had no idea you went back so far.'
''He pointed proudly to an old steel
bound chest of black oak.
"'Why. my boy said he, I've got
bills in there dating back to the
twelfth century,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04

Here you've been telling me all
along" said the bright faced young
wife, what wonderful cook your
mother was. And now your Aunt Jane
has just told me that your father was
a chronic dyspeptic"
well, you see," the young husband
murmured, with deep sigh, s'mother
learned by practicing on father
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Hurt Worse Than tho Razor.

The Barber-You got nasty, deep
lot of crows feet, sir. and them lines
runnin' down from the corners Of the
mouth is something fierce. A mas
sage The Patient Qfercely)-You've
got hump like camel and chest
like doughnut, and don't believe.
with legs like those, you could stop an
elephant up an alley, let alone a COW.
But, hang it, man, do you want to be
reminded of it every time you get a
shave?-Philadelph Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
A COMFORTING Word.

A woman whose colored maid was
assisting her in trying on handsome
new gown the other day got shock
when, after looking in the pier glass
and admiring her really handsome fig
ure as displayed In the new garment.
she remarked to the girl:
Julia, all need now is a new face. "
"'Deed. Mrs Dyer" replied the col
ored girl. Il wouldn't worry If 1 was
you. saw lady the other day no
better lookin' than you are."-New
York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
A Clever Cook.

Mrs. Nurich was in the jewelry
store.
'Here are some new souvenir spoons
we have just got in," said the clerk,
placing tray for her inspection.
ooh, amt those lovelyr' she ex-
claimed. II must have some of thosei
Our cook makes such lovely souvenir
--Argonaut.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Why Men Cooks Seldom Smoke.

"Men cooks make a mistake to
smoke. Men cooks that smoke have a
hard time to get work"
"Why so?' inquired woman cook.
Because you don't like your cook to
bend over the cooking with a cigar in
his mouth. 1t doesn't look neat when
you go down into the kitchen to see
him finger the wet stub of cigarette
and then plunge his hands into the
puff paste. Sometimes, in fact, If you
have man cook that smokes you will
find ashes Cd the steak. know cor
poration lawyer who once found a CT
gar end in the soup. Do you think he'd
ever employ after that a smoking
cook ?'-C Cincinnati Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Could Not Be Better.

No one has ever made a salve,
lotion or balm, to COM
pare with Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Its the one perfect healer of Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Bruises Sores, Scalds,
Boils, Ulcers, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Chapped
Hands its supreme. Infalliable for
Piles. Only Zoe. at Eli t. Reyn-
Odds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Trouble Makers ousted.

When a sufferer from stomach
trouble takes DIR. Kings New Life
Pills he's mighty glad to see his
Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly, but
more. he's tickled over his new, fine
appetite, strong nerves, healthy
vigor, all because stomach, liver,
and kidneys now work right. 25c.
at Eli T. Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Time to Do somett;uo.

Mrs. Mimms-Mary, it was o'clock
this morning when you got in.
heard you. Mary-Well, ma.am, If 1
was you I'd take something to make
me sleep better. took my shoes off
down in the kitchen and didn't make
no more noise than cat would. I'VE
been kind of worried about you.f for a
good WHILE"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Very Quiet.

Lady Visitor-That new girl of yours
seems very nice and quiet. Mistress of
the House Yes; she's very quiet. She
doesn't even disturb the dust when
she's cleaning the room.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Satisfied.

Mrs. Skowler-You WIN have to go,
Mary. l can't put up with your Inn
pertinence any longer. I'm sorry I
can't give you recommendation.
Mary-It's all right, mem. My leav-
ing alive will be all he recommend
Reed.-Boston Transcl dpt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
Well Posted.

"What was that musty old explorer
talking about?" inquired the languid
lady.
Progressive Patagonia"
sand how do you play it7"-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04

1t is not the quantity Of the meat,
but the cheerfulness of the guests, that
makes the feast-C Clarendon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04
The Sufferer.

as your mother a suffragette, little
boy?"
ST should say not. Pa is the one thai
suffers in our use."-Detroit Free
Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-06-04

The fool wanders; THE wiseFtravel.-
Spanish Proverb.