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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
PARK HORSES WILL EAT.
But This Means Bath House Will Re
main Closed.

Cleanliness will have 10 give place
to "hungriness" in the operation OF the
park department up TO June 80. AT
the session Of the council committee
on ways and means. Tuesday morning
Park Commissioner Hinchman an
Secretary Hurlbut were told that they
must save on other things to keep
the park department horses eating un-
til the new appropriations are avail
able July l. To this end, the opening
OF the Belle Isle bath house will be
deferred until July unless the weather
gets so warm that the bath house
can subsist on the amounts taken tu
fyan~ bathers, ,2h4vtAet viii ress1oos a
pretty sultry spell 9The finishing OF
the boulevard subway under the Mich
igan Central is also to be deferred fof
the time being.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
GIRL CL|NGs TO
!. ENGAGEMENT RING
Dares Constable, Armed With Writ
of Replevin, To Take II From
Her Finger.

There Is the ring you are AFTER,
and there tt is soitis 10 remain. Hon
can't get IL on without committing as
sault and battery and you are afraid
TO DO that. and Miss Edith Harris.
steDographer FOR the Standard Life *
Accident Assurance Co. held up in
front OF Constable Witte pretty
dimpled hand, on one finger OF which
| glittered a diamond that fairly made
the officer blink
The constable when be visited the
young woman, was armed with a re-
plevin writ taken out by Fred Harris,
OF Detroit. Michigan, representative
for the Carson Pirie-Scoctt Co. OF Chi
cage. Despite the similarity OF names
the parties 10 the sQuabblc are no rela-
ton The two had been sweethearts
for some time. During the course OF
their courtship Mr. Harris presented
three rings 10 Miss Harris. Two Of
them were plain gold bands, but the
third was beautiful diamond. and
this Is the one the young woman re-
tains. Recently the engagement was
broken of. and Mr. Harris asked for
MS rings He says che refused 10 re-
turn them. and Tuesday morning be
took out a writ OF replevin. The
young lady gave up the two rings
readily enough. but not the diamond.
and dared the officer TO take il from
her finger.
Gee. she was a pretty girl, and
what could do" the oficer said when
telling OF his experience. III IL had
been a man | would rip the Jewelry
on in a second. but not in case like
this"
The case will be heard In the justice
court next Thursday
A case of a similar nature was heard
recently In Windsor. when a Windsor
druggist brought suit to recover from
a Walkerville girl diamond engage
ment king. The suit. which attracted
attentions all over the country. was
decided in favor of the plaintiff.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
VALUATION OF BUILDINGS
IN FIRST WARD BOOSTED
Increase Is Nearly Million and a Half,
but Realty Values Have Taken
slump.

A great increase in valuation OF
buildings is shown in the 1909 as
sessment OF the First ward. This
much more than Offsets a decrease In
land valuation OF the ward The 1909
totals. which have just been footed
up are S4l.243.l70 for the ward. OF
which s2i.S5e. $50 : for land and SIC
SS4.l20 for buildings Last year the
total was s3s .s3ty90. OF which SEA.
526.sl0 was for land and sl5.40s. $50
for buildings The eFeRiRg OF Beau
D!en-s,. and building OF new schools
and churches have diminished the
land values OF the ward. Personal
property assessments for this ward
are not yet footed up.
The Thirteenth ward assessment
this year Is sS352.i10 for real estate
as compared with SS.l95,7s0 last year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
DRUGGISTS WILL HELP.
viii Receive Subscriptions for May
bury Memorial.

Private subscriptions 10 the May
bury memorial fund will be received
at most OF the drug stores OF the city
By the latter part OF this week Pos
tai cards have been sent out by the
committee 10 all the druggists OF the
city asking their cooperation in rails
ing funds.
Early replies are desired and cards
will be sent at once 10 the druggists
who wish 10 assist IN the work. these
cards TO be placed in their windows
to guarantee that the druggist 10 au-
thorized 20 receive such contributions.
II is thought that in his way more
prompt and general response may be
had than by any other method OF rails
ing funds for the memorial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
ROBERT c. JONES, DETROIT
RAILROAD MAN, EXPIRES
Michigan Travelling Passenger Agent
Dies From Heart Failure In
Kalamazoo.

& KALAMAZOO. Mich. May 25.-Rob-
ert G. Jones. Michigan travelling pas
senger agent for the Chicago. Milwau-
kee & st. Paul Railroad company.
died here early this morning In his
room at the Hotel Hickman. from
heart failure.
Jones retired early last night leav-
ing q call for o'clock. When the
bellboy called him this morning be
Immediately complained OF not feel
ing well and told the boy to telephone
for a physician. The boy did so, but
when the doctor arrived Jones was
dead.
He had Offices In the Majestic build
ing. Detroit, and leaves a family.
Mr.. Jones lived at No. 1860 Trum'
bull-ave., Detroit. He was 90 years
old. Mr. Jones was born in Wales,
but camF To this country when a
young man and lived until about
eight years ago In Cincinnati. He
WAS connected with the st. Paul road
for % years. He was a member OF
the Masonic order and also OF the
Transportation club of Detroit.
Besides his wife. he Is survived by
two daughters and two sons: Miss Oh
wen and John, of Detroit; William
Of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Snyder. oil
Chicago. Arrangements have not
been made for the funeral
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
MUSICIANS IN CONVENTION.
Delegates From All Parts Of the Unit.
ed States Present.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, May Is
The sixth biennia, festival and conven-
ton OF the National Federation OF
Musical clubs opened its convention
here last night with 125 delegates
from all parts OF the United States in
attendance There are IT'S clubs In
the federation, 40 having come in
since the last convention. The SEES
sion this morning was devoted 10 re-
ports OF committees.
The feature OF the convention is the
awarding OF three prize compositions.
One prize of $1,000 will go for the or
chestral number. Two others OF $500
each will go for the piano and vocal
numbers. The names OF the prize
winners will be announced at the last
session of the convention when they
will be produced.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
MUST SHOW CAUSE.
state Veterinary Board Refuses to
RECOGNIZE Ontario Diploma.

!. EAANENVti, >sffVh., afey. 25.-TSH su
preme court thfs morning. issued a
writ CT inandamus TO compel the state
veterinary board To show cause why
II should not Issue a certificate 10 Ed
ward G.. FOLSOM, Of Mt. Clemens. Fol.
som Is a graduate OF the Ontario Vet
tsrinary college, Toronto, but the state
board refuses TO recognize his diploma
and allow him 20 practice
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
TWINS FOR sEPTUAGENARIAN.
Gift to Confederate Veteran Of "
From His Fourth Wife.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. May 25.-Twin
boys weighing nine pounds each have
been presented TO Andrew Jackson
Miller. confederate veteran, aged 10
by his fourth wife. whose age Is as.
The boys are 50 much alike that one
is dressed IN rel and the other in
white TO preserve their identity
The father is about the happiest
man in Knoxville over the advent at
his home. No. 30i Munson-st, and he
will name enc for himself and the
other for Gen Lee Miller was a mem
Der OF Co. |, Sixty-first Infantry, c.
s. A.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
FOUR BURN TO DEATH.
James Carter and Three Grsndchll
dren May Be Victims Of Foul Play.

OSKALOOSA. la, May 25-James
Carter and his three grandchildren,
Lille. Hazel and Lynn Shaw, were
burned TO death early today in fire
which destroyed the Shaw home at
Eldon. la The authorities suspect
foul play as there are indications that
the fire was OF legendary origin
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
AUTO RUNS DOWN MAN.

MUSHROOM. Mich, May 25-John
Abort, a license collector OF this city.
was run down and seriously injured
this morning by an auto. 1t is not
known how seriously he is injured
The driver of the machine is said 70
have exceeded the speed limit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
H,T WITH BAT; MAY DIE.

HASTINGS. Mich May 25.-How-
ard Isham. "a years old, is in criti-
cal condition today as the result OF
being hit accidentally in the forehead
with baseball bat by player during
practice Isham served as catcher for
the local team until year ago when
he lost his right eye by being hit by
r hill
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
MOB HANGS NEGRO.

PINE BLUFF. Ark, May 25.--Levitt
Davis. 20. a Negro was hanged early
today by a mob OF 800 men. Davis con-
fessed that he entered the home of
Amey Holmes, Is, white. Friday and
choked her. He said he was afraid
she would make an cutlery while he
was robbing the house.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
German Alrships Max. Fliah,

BERLIN. May 25.-The military air
ships Gross II and Parseval represent
Ing Germany's greatest advance In
such craft, made a successful flight to
Doerbritz today. where EmpeH VII
liam Inspected their maneuvers with
the keenest interest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
SUES RAILROAD FOR $4,000.

JACKSON. Mich. May 25-Curtis
p. Johnson, former Lake Shore agent
al Brooklyn, is suing the Lake Shore
rsilroad for $4,000. He charges that
Conductor Charles A. Mills rolled a
heavy box on his foot. permanently
in5uring him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
HospItaI Clerk a Patient.

Hector +. Dansereau, night clerk In
Harper hospital, Is now a patient In
the Institution. having recently under
gone an operation for mastoid by DIT.
DIN N. Campbell. He Is recovering
rapidly. however. and expects soon to
resume HIS duties. MIR. Dansereau IL
taxing q course In the Y. NJ. C. "A. ed
ncationsi department, preparatory To
enter1ng the Detroit College of Medi-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26

CHICAGO. May 25.-Nothing was
known today at the home OF Michael
Resented of the suicide In Detroit
OF Maurice Resented, bridegroom OF
three weeks IL was stated that lei
ters had been received this morning
from both RosenfelG aad his bride and
that neither gave any mixing OF the
impending tragedy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
suppressed Divorce Suits.

Suppressed suits for divorce were
filed Tuesday, by Phillip W.. Elizabeth
Koehler. John b. VS.. Bertha Name.
Ada VS. William Cote md Susanna
VS. William Peters
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-26
GROOM OF THREE
WEEKS K" | SELF
Maurice H. Rosenfeld, Dependent
Over Difficulty in Securing Work.
Sends Bullet Into Brain.

Notify my wife. e5 cass. GOOD
bye, mother and verna. Lite
doesn't appeal to me. love you
all too much to DC a failure.
MORET.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
The Curse of Liquor.

Read this practical application:
statistics tell us that 90,00O,00O
gallons of alcohol are annually
poured into the blood and brains of
people. When it is remembered that
alcohol is a poison classed with arse
mic, corrosive sublimate and prussic
acid, it is easy to conceive how woe"
attends the use Of strong drink. The
drinking man is ever promoter of
vice and crime and wounds with
out cause" are his portion.
1--WE build insane asylums, peniten-
tiaries, jails reformatories and aims
houses to take care of the traffic we
legalize. Strange economy! The
revenue gained through license is a
paltry sum when compared with the
cost of the drink traffic. Language is
inadequate to portray the sorrow, sin
and suffering caused by intemper-
ance. Men and women are blinded
by prejudice, policy, ignorance and
Indifference. Christian citizens have
failed at the place where God gives
them power, and as a result the IL
quor traffic continues. Who is re-
sponsible for the evils of intemper-
ance? At the bar of God, justice
awaits ALL
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Alleged Embezzler Takes His Life:


Harriston, Pa, March 24.-Trap-
ped by the police, F. H. Richardson,
of Elmira, N. Y, formerly president
of the Richardson Shoe Company,
wanted for embezzlement of $780,
900, shot and killed himself at the
Hotel Lynch to-day.
Richardson was president OF the
Richardson Shoe Company, which in
1907 was decided insolvent. At that
time it was discovered that besides
money in this concern the president
had a credit of S250,0O0 on false
statements in Pennsylvania banks.
Warrants were sworn for his arrest.
A telephone message from Elmira
this morning warned Chief Of Po-
lice George that the man was in this
city. The chief traced his man to
the hotel.
Richardson was in his room at
the time the chief went to the room.
The door was thrust open at his
knock and the mans head appeared
for an instant. Then before the
chief had a chance to make a move
the fugitive observed him, slam
med the door and bolted it. An in
stant later the pistol shot rang out.
The door was broken open and Rich
ardson was found lying on the floor
with his head under the bed. A
stream of blood was pouring from
his head.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Bucks Pay.

Kate V. Saint-Maur, who has won
reputation by her success in show
ing people how to make money at
home, tells how to make money with
ducks in the April Woman's Home
Companion.
"Ducks are so profitable" says
Mrs. Saint-Maur, that 1 cannot un-
derstand why so few keep them, un-
less it is the mistaken idea that they
must have a stream or pond in
which to swim. It is true that the
fashioned puddle duck did seem
miserable creature out of water
but the improved strains are almost
as much land birds as chickens are
My stock started with two ducks and
drake which had cost me seven
dollars. The first season raised
fifty-eight, sold forty-six, and kept
twelve to stock. They were ready
for market when eleven weeks old
and the lowest price was eighteen
cents a pound"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Predicts Pan-American Nation.

Asheville, N. c., March 28.-That
the whole of the American continent
will eventually become one great re-
public under the government of what
is now the United States, is the pre-
diction made by Former Governor
Folk in conversation here to-day.
Gov. Folk declared that a clash be-
tween the United States and Canada
is inevitable, and that it will come in
the not distant future is his belief.
The great influx of Americans in the
grain fields and lumber region of
southwest Canada, each carrying
with him his natural allegiance to
the United States,' is the leaven
which he thinks eventually must de-
velop the clash between the United
States and her sister country on the
north.
The situation in Mexico also offers
food for serious thought, he admit
ted. The natural antagonism of the
Mexicans to the American mining in
terests in that country, which has
been kept under by President Dfaz,
he thinks, will break out afresh at
the death of the Mexican president.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
ASSASSINATED IN HIS HOME.
Jerry Bigford, of Columbus County
Slain.

Wilmington, N. c., March %
Jerry Bigford, a young white farmer
and storekeeper, living near Free
mans, Columbus county, this State,
was murdered last night by an assas-
sin who fired upon him through a
window of his home where he lived
alone near his store, his body being
found weltering in blood by a negro
woman, who went to the store this
morning to make small purchase.
The sheriff was notified and with
bloodhounds trailed the supposed as
sassin to and across Cape Fear river,
where Cleveland Russ and Stilmore
Russ, brothers, were arrested, one OF
them, it is alleged, being a rival OF
young Bigford for the hand of a
Miss Squires, of an adjoining county,
whom the dead man was to marry
tomorrow night. The Russ boys are
held pending a coroner's inquest.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
PREACHERS IN FATAL AFFRAY.
Rev. Martin D. johnson Kills Rev.
Solomon Odell.

Lebanon, Mo-, March 23.-At Russ
remote town in Laclede county,
Rev. Martin D. johnson last night
shot and killed Rev. Solomon Odell.
Johnson is the Baptist minister OF
neighborhood. Odell was Presby-
terian preacher of Russ. johnson Is
president of the Laclede County Tele-
phone Company. Odell represented
the Farmers Telephone Company, a
rival. A meeting was held in the
postoffice looking to consolidation
of the companies. Johnson says that
Odell made remark about him IN
the meeting. Later they met on the
street and agreed to settle their diff
ferences then and there. Odell was
removing his coat when Johnson
fired the fatal shot. Johnson then
fed. To-day, however, he returned
and gave himself up.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Arrested on Murder Charge.

Roanoke, Va, March 24.-Roa-
noke detectives early to-day arrested
Howard Bragg, a young white man,
charged with the murder of Thomas
Drawbond, a Norfolk & Western
railway watchman. Drawbond was
shot to death near Vesuvius, Va,
and his body placed on the railroad,
where it was run over and mangled
by a train some hours later. Bragg
was captured some distance, from
Vesuvius and after a preliminary
hearing was sent to jail at Lexington
to await the action of the grand
jury. A revolver, watch and bunch
of keys and other articles identified
as those taken from Drawbond's g
pockets, were in Bragg's possession.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
The Psalm of Strife.

with apologies to Longfellow).
Tell me not in mournful numbers
Strife is but an empty dream!
For unto the town that slumbers
Kickers are more hurtful than
they seem.
Business is real, contracts pressing,
And the kickers do them harm;
Pests they are, that keeps us guess
Knockers, that are void of charm.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is their destined end or way;
And they act that each tomorrow
People wish they'd leave and stay.
Work is long and time is fleeing
And our hearts, though stout ana
brave,
We are up against it when competing
With kicker and knave.
In the worlds broad field of battle,
In the bivouac Of strife,
They're Mauds-dod CAST the cattle!
Whose hoofs are sharper than a
knife.
Trust no future, howe'er pleasant,
When the kickers have full sway;
Act! Act in the living present,
And chase them all clear away.
Lives of Boosters all remind us
We can also help our town,
And departing leave behind us
Kind words and deeds, but not a
frown.
Deeds that perhaps another
Hap'ning to pass this way
A moneyed, investing brother,
Seeing hustle will decide to stay.
Let US then be up-get something
doing,
With a heart for any fate,
And the kickers, still pursuing,
Chase them early, chase them
late.
Fort Valley (Ga.) Leader
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
DEPUTIES FIGHT NEGROES.
Bloody Battle at Hickory Settlement,
Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Okla, March 25.-On the
scene of the famous Creek Indian
uprising of last year at Hickory set
tlement three negroes were killed,
five wounded and Al captured in a
battle between 20 deputy sheriffs and
100 negroes. The fighting began late
Wednesday and continued with in
terruptions until 10 o'clock to-day.
Five deputies went from Henriet-
ia, 18 miles north, to the negro set
tlement to arrest cattle thieves,
thought to be concealed in the
house of one Of the negroes. They
were met at the edge of the camp
by a party of armed negroes, who re-
fused to allow them to enter. The
deputies persisted and were fired
upon. Being outnumbered, the five
deputies fed.
A few hours after the first clash a
larger posse, heavily armed, reached
the settlement. Some one fired a shot
and the rioting was on. When night
fell the excitement increased and ne
groes roamed through the woods
firing and yelling.
The fight continued as series of
duels throughout the night, the ne
groes retreating gradually from
tree to tree as the deputies advanced,
firing steadily. Reaching the set
tlement the negroes barricaded
themselves in the huts and could not
be dislodged.
At daybreak firing ceased and
neither party made another move un-
til 10 o'clock, when the deputies re-
newed the attack on the negroes,
who now numbered 100 against 20
deputies.
About 800 shots were fired in the
last encounter, when the three ne
groes were killed and Deputy Sheriff
Fowler injured.
At the first onslaught the negroes
were dislodged and fled. The depu-
ties pursued and captured Al.
All is quiet tonight and no furth-
er rioting is anticipated.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
KILLS CHILDREN AND HERSELF
Finding of Bodies in River Reveals
Double Crime of Mother.

Simsbury, Conn, March 24.-The
bodies of Mrs. Amos Miller and her
two children were found In the
Pennington river this morning. The
children had been tied together be-
fore drowning ensued and through
a note left by Mrs. Miller, the proba-
bilities are strong that she took their
lives and her own while mentally de-
pressed.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Miller
left home with the children. Mr.. Mil
ler returned to the house about 5
O'Clock and for time did not worry.
About dusk he began to look about
for some explanation Of his wife's
disappearance and found a note in
his desk to the effect that she intend
ed to kill herself. Soon after day
light this morning the three bodies
were found in the river some dis
tance from the Miller home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
STILL FOUND NEAR ANDERSON.
Twenty-Five Gallon Liquor Plant
Seized by Deputies

Anderson, March 23.-Within six
miles of Anderson Deputies Stewart
and Martin of Sheriff Kings Office,
discovered a 25-gallon liquor still
this afternoon. It was located in a
cave and had been in operation until
a short time before discovery. The
worm and still were brought to the
Jail here, but one barrel Of corn
whiskey and three barrels of mash
were poured out. The still was near
the public road and probably has
been operated some time. No ar
rests were made as the operators evi-
dently got wind of the raid.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
STORM AT GREENWOOD.
Heavy Damage Done in Southern
Part of Town.

Greenwood, March 25.-Green'
wood was visited by severe and dis
astrous tornado early this morning
which did great damage to houses in
the southern part of the town. On
either side of the town, also in the
track of the storm, there are reports
Of serious damage So far only one
death has been reported, that OF an
old negro man named Henry Roof,
who lived alone in a house on the
Partlow place, about three miles east
of the town. On this Partlow place
almost all the tenant houses and a
gin house were blown down, the lat
ter a. complete wreck. s.,
In town the residence of Mr.. K.
p. Pinson was badly damaged, part
of the roof being taken off. Further
ND the street the home of Mr.. w. H.
Napier was even more badly wrecked,
his chimneys are blown down and a
part of the house torn on. 1t IS
large two-story house and the dam
age is considerable. Right around
Mr. Pinson, DR.. R. E. Mason had
chimneys blown down, two tenant
houses, Mr.. J. P. Addy had chin
neys blown down and his store roof
taken off, Mr.. j. NJ. Pratt had con-
siderable damage done to his house
and in fact all the houses in that
part of town were damaged more or
less seriously and almost all of the
negro cabins were blown down. 1t is
almost miraculous that there were
no other fatalities. Mr.. j. w.
Wells had a barn blown down and
a number of cattle in the barn were
killed by the timbers.
There was also considerable dam
age out at Salak. Mr.. J. H. Davis, a
young man who had just built a resi-
dence and a store, lost both, both be-
ing completely wrecked by the
storm. No one was hurt.
Reports continue to come in OF
great damage to buildings in the
path of the storm on either side OF
town, but no other deaths.