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The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
'DRYS' SEE VICTORY
. IN EVERY COUNTY
Sold Water Folk Optimistic As Grand
Campaign Against Saloon in
Michigan Nears Close.
Were going to win In every coun.

Were going to win In every coun.
ty."
This II the optimistic statement OF
George w. Morrow. superintendent of
the Anu'Saloon league In Michigan.
as the great battle being waged be-
tween the "wets" and the 'drys" in
81 counties OF the state draws near
it's close.
'Of course, In some counties the
contest IL going TO be close, contin-
ued Mr. Morrow. but from the re-
ports | am receiving | don't see how
we can lose. We have been on the
move every minute and have left no
stone unturned. | can see nothing
but victory ahead"
DR.. =. A. Baker, national superin-
tendent OF the league, who has been
touring the state as one OF the
league, who has been touring the
state as one OF the leagues army OF
speakers i'm the interest of local OPP
ton, says that even II the "drys" can
carry the bulk OF the counties in
volved, the back OF the liquor inter
csts in Michigan will have been brok-
en-
The battle will wage warmest In
Huron. Monroe, Washtenaw. Jackson.
Calhoun, Berrien, Montcalm. Emmett
and Genessee counties. Here the
vets" are putting forth their efforts.
because their interests in these coun-
ties are greater than in the others,
but the opposition Is correspondingly
more active and the "drys" are conf
dent They are not worrying about
the remaining counties at all. but Will
not allow the campaign TO lag for an
instant I'm any OF the districts that
constitute the battle ground. Their
organization is perfect and all its
branches are working in perfect har-
mony for the accomplishment of the
one great end, the determination OF
the saloon In these counties.
The "drys" will not rest from their
labors until the polls have closed next
Monday night. neither will the "wets"
for that matter. The speaking cam
paign will close Sunday evening. but
the battle for votes will continue un-
remittingly throughout election day
and every precaution will be taken to
insure an honest vote and an honest
count. The league has scattered
broadcast flaming red cards Offering
S25 regard for evidence that will con-
Wet of the payment OF money or of
fer of money for vote against local
option. Arrangements have also been
made 10 have an inspector and chal-
lengers in every polling place in each
of the q counties.
The league headquarters in the
Chamber of Commerce will be the bus
lest spot on the map. Monday night,
when the returns begin to come in
over the two telephone lines.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
CHILD MURDER
IS ON INCREASE
Crime Allowed To Go Almost I'm
noticed, Say Coroners, Who Will
Try To Stamp 1t Out.

The frequent finding OF the bodies
Of dead infants in Detroit since the
beginning OF the year has caused the
coroners 20 renew their effort 20 get
the county auditors TO make a stand.
ing offer of reward OF $50 for in
formation leading to the conviction OF
any one guilty OF child murder. An
effort was made last year to induce
the auditors TO make such an Offer
but nothing came OF IL. Now that the
crime seems to be on the Increase
pressure will again be brought 10 bear
on the authorities.
Since the beginning of the year Ave
infants have been found dead In differ
ent parts OF the city and In every case
the circumstances lead the coroners
to believe that death was the result
OF brutality or neglect on the part u
one or both OF the child's parents.
Jan. 10 d body of fully developed
child was found in lot at No. So
I Marquette-ave. Death was due TO ex
rosure, the county physicians re
ported.
Feb. 90 an infants body was fount
| in the rear OF No. S74 Rivard-st. Tn
body had evidently been thrown owe
the fence. Death was caused by ex
posture.
| Feb. "a a babes body was found II
an ash barrel in the rear Of No. 66'
Sixteenth-st. Death was caused by
fractured skull.
A baby that had been drowned wa
found on March on the porch at No
3O4 Second-st.
| The most recent discovery Yves tina
on West Jefferson-ave., Monday morn
| ng The post-mortem revealed tina
this babe was still-born. but fully de
veloped. and death was probabl!
caused by absence of precautions a
birth.
THE abandonment and murder D
infants is q crime that has been allow
ed 10 go almost unnoticed," says w
III. Allmand, Coroner Benefits clerk
IN view OF the alarming increase II
this crime the coroncrs have decided
TO spend more time In the future II
searching for the guilty parties. TIL
first step we will take will be re
newal of our effort OF last year to &c
the auditors to offer a reward for In
formation leading to the conviction D
the parties responsible for the child
Death" ~
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
WILL MODIFY LUMBER
PROVISION IN MEASURE
Ways and Means Committee to Fla
Maximum Rates On Products
for Export.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE ways
and means committee OF the house has
apparently seen a great light
~ became known today that the
committee has decided to modify the
lumber provision of the Payne bill
As framed at present. the bill provides
for maximum rates on all forest prod
ucts coming from any country or prov.
ince that puts tax or restriction on
the expectation OF any lumber product
As modified the maximum rates viii
amply TO such particular lumber
products as are taxed for export by
the foreign country or province.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW HIM.
Bert Gieley, Missing Lad, Returns
logged Out in Swell buds.

Pert Geiley. the 15-year-old lad who
disappeared from his home. Saturday
morning, telling his mother he was
going TO look for work, was found,
Thursday, by Truant officer Max
Grossman. Cert was just stepping
from a Windsor ferry. and he looked
like spring-opening "ad." for -
mems furnishing store. He had dis
carded his short trousers for a pair
of long pants, and was there with "A
64-candle power necktie and a green
hat His mother didn't know him
when she called at police headQuar.
tiers.
I'm a regular sport" said Bert.
Been 10 Mt. Clemens and Windsor.
Now I'm ready to go home"
Lieut.. Breault allowed his mother to
take him. On Bert's experience when
he reached home, history is silent.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
SEES WIFE AFTER SO YEARS.
Woman Who Sues for Second Hus-
bands Estate Loses Suit.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-That the
woman who married John A. Brown.
the wealthy octogenarian In Novem-
Der. 1907, and who is now suing for
his estate, is in the eyes OF the law
still the wife OF Richard X. V. Good
man, who suddenly confronted her in
the court room after an absence OF SO
wears. was the opinion OF Justice
Wright yesterday afternoon. The
Judge held that although Mrs. Brown.
so-called. may be divorced woman
under the Virginia statutes, she is
not elsewhere. In that Goodman and
his wife were never domiciled in
that state. The judge then directed
a verdict to be rendered against Mrs.
Brown in her suit against the estate
Of John A. Brown.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

which he believes is essential to the
awakening of Greater China.
~ The regent likes foreigners. The
first thing he did when ne returned
from Germany was TO buy brough-
am. He often rides In this through
the capital.
Minister Conger who became well
known during the boxer trouble, in.
PRODUCED the informal luncheon in
China. Prince Chun was a frequent
guest. Then the prince began to give
them himself. Travellers and diplo-
mats and native princes are his guests.
He has liking for American goods,
and has a nice taste in neckties and
cigars.
Prince Chun is now 30 years old.
He was a brother OF the late emperor.
He married princess of the royal
house of China after his first fancee
committed suicide by throwingherself
in a we'll when the boxers stormed
the capital.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
SOLDIER TAKEN IA DETROIT.
DeSertion Charge Pending Agains'
William Steele.

KALAMAZOO. April William
Steele. alias George Anderson, is in
military custody as deserter from
the United States army. Since his
regiment, the Twenty-seventh artil'
lery. left Vancouver barracks for the
Philippines two years ago he has been
nearly all over the world. Lately he
surrendered himself at the Kalamazoo
Jail.
Sheriff Campbell yesterday took
Steele TO Detroit. He was turned
over to the military authorities at
Fort Wayne. II is assumed that he
will undergo trial there or at Chicago
The court-martial has power to in.
nict long sentence. Steele, who IS
n Dowagiac boy. enlisted at Danville,
ILL.,. under the name Of George w
Anderson.
Alexander. Umbrellas. 20 Monro>
RAtfmRA
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
FALLS DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT,

PORT HURON, April 2.-Gilbert
Ssger. an employee Of the Howard Fur
niture company, yesterday afternoon
fell down the elevator shaft. DIR
lance OF about forty feet. He -
picked up unconscious and III VI
found that three ribs were brokon.
he was suffering from concussjon- cf
the brain. and his legs were bo6ly
cut, and he was otherwise seriorr1y
injured. Or. Patrick wss called on1
dressed the wounds and had tn unnr
removed to his no meat l2iy p0oGtoe
II was . close call. but NJ. UoGoz
wfll recover.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
1880 NEW VOTERS.
Registration Lists Show Wonderful
Growth Of Flint,

FLINT. Mich. April 2.-Some idea
of the wonderful growth which this
city is enjoying was furnished yes
terday by the report of the registration
boards of the ten precincts. Accord
ing TO the figures as given out, q total
OF 1850 new names were added to the
list OF voters. There was a general
registration before the presfd4nuSl
election last fall, and the new mines
represent the number Of new voters
who have come to this city during
the FIVE months which have interveued.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
pE1RolrER GETS GOOD BERTH.

CASSOPOLIC Mich. April 2.-Wm.
p. FftzsiKhmons. who retired recently
from the position OF manager of the
bureau Of transportation and manufac-
lures of the Detroit Board Of Com.
merce. has been appointed commits.
sioner OF industries OF the Grand
Trunk railway system with headQuar.
tiers I'm Montreal.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

known as Cheap John from Texas.
is starting on mis- sixty-eights trip &c
Europe.
Gibbs has always been afraid that
he might die away from home so he
carries the little coffin with him. Also
directions of his own cremation, and
for shipping the coffin back home
The little mahogany case Is known in
every custom house OF Europe, and
rCrves as well as passport.
Gibbs is a dealer in trinkets. toys
and Curiosities. The name Cheap
John" he gave himself. He is always
glad when Americans hail him in the
foreign capitals by that name. Now
he's IL. and declares that he through
with business. and will travel around
with his coffin till he needs a.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

On com plant OF G.. Nackteaall, grocer,
No. :37 Thirticth-st., EnOs Hagen, ~
years old. and giving his address az
Mo- l47 John R.-st., was arrested.
Thursday by Precinct Detectives
Horrigan and Schlunt. Nachetegall
alleges that Hagen represented him
self as n real estate agent, and oh
tanned $40 with which to complete
negotiations for the sale OF Nachte-
gals grocery.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
JEALOUS YOUTH DISAPPEARS.

GRAND RAPIDS, MIcn., ApriI =
Samuel Medler, who has asked Sheriff
Hurley to help him find his 17-year-old
son. Willie Medler. says there is a girl
in the case. The boy disappeared from
his home Sunday night after telling
his mother he intended to kill him.
self Mr.. Medler learned from the
girl that the missing boy became
pioued because another BOY spent an
evening with the girl.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

detroit and vicinityi Friday night
snd Saturday. generally cloudy prob
ably Showers moderate temperature
moderate soutberiy winds.
Lower Mtchigspf Unsettled with
probably showers tonight or safurdsy :
cooler In north and west portions sat
urdsyI brisk southwest 20 west winds.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
Cheap John Takes Coffin
When He Goes Over to Europe

NEW YORK. April with his lit
tie 1S-inch coffin, which he has car
ried with him for many years. under
his arm. Max Gibbs, Of indianapolis.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

Commercial Credit Co. Ratings
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
Full United Press Service

Only Detroit Daily with Direct Leased
Wire Connection.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-02

ROME. Italy. April 2.--Col. .Thaor
dore Roosevelt will not visit eruip&d
Messina after ALL despite the fact
that King Victor had placed the ~
battleship Umberto at hts di6r6n
Time will not permit. This w1D hn1
ly decided upon following coulu1&
ence between the Italian ofEiciaIh 90
the steamship companies that haxe
charge Of the distinguished visitor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
win Tour Great Lakes.

official announcement of the plans
for holding the annual summer man.
euvers of the Naval Reserves of the
great lakes is contained in recent is
sue of the Army and Navy Journal,
which states that the annual cruise
will take place August 10 to 20 and
will probably consist of general tour
of the great lakes, in which all the
vessels of the naval militia of the sew
eral states bordering on the great lakes
will participate. The ships will rem
devious at Bois Blanc island, near
Mackinac, on the 10th and it is expect
ed that the states of Minnesota, Mich
igan, Illionis, Ohio and New York will
participate.
The board in charge Of the plans for
the naval reserve arrangements at
Washington recommend, according to
the Army and Navy Journal, that each
ship be provided with three or four
inch gun and ammunition to be used in
target practice.
A new ship will be added to the fleet
at the maneuvers this year, in the Nash
vile, which has been assigned to the
Chicago reserves and will reach Chicago
during the first week in June. The
Nashville is real man-o'-war, a gen
uine United States gunboat, and has
the distinction of having been the shil
to fire the first shot in the Spanish wal
when she captured the Spanish shiT
Buena Venture and thereby opened
actual hostilities. The gun that fret
the shot is still mounted aft on the
Nashville. Other boats that will par
ticipate are the Yantic and Don Juar
de Austria, of Michigan, the Gopher Of
Minnesota, the Dorothea of Chicago
the Hawk and Essex of Ohio and the
old Wolverine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
LOCAL ITEMS.

Township Treasurer of L'Anse, Noise
T. Deschaine, was in receipt this week
of check from the County Treasurer,
amounting to S2.921.63, which is the
primary school money of this township,
amounting to $2s63.33, and money
which has been turned over to the library
fund, sum of $3.50.
C. Winkler, of Duluth, called on
trade in this village Tuesday. Mr..
Winkler, we are informed. was connect
ed with Markham's candy factory, at
Houghton, but recently severed his con-
nection with that concern, and entered
the business field for himself.
The 1909 Michigan State Fair Prem
ium List is ready for distribution. 1t
contains 200 pages of valuable informa-
ton to exhibitors and others interested
in the State Fair. A copy will be sent to
anyone by mail prepaid who will write
for it. Address ]. H. Butterfield, Secre-
tary, 9l9 Majestic Bldg, Detroit, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22

Final arrangements have been made
for the H. s. play, and now we wish to
announce that the farce-comedy. "The
Private Secretary" or Sowing Wild
Oats, will be given by the High School
students of L'Anse, in the Opera
House, on Friday evening, May 2sth.
If you want to have one and one-half
hours of good, solid enjoyment, that's
the place you must go on the above
evening. Fun will reign supreme
there.
There are thirteen characters in the
play, and if study and practice count
for anything, you will not be disappoint-
ed at this entertainment, for the men,
bers have been studying hard for the
past few weeks, under the direction of
Supt. Mellencamp.
This play is given for the benefit of
the H. S. Athletic Association, and if
you are lover of true sport, you will
come and help out, as well as enjoy
yourselves immensely.
The High School has the knack of
giving plays that please, and we are
sure that this one will delight it's aud
ience. Doors will be open at 8 o'clock
and the play will begin at $50 sharp.
Reserved seats on sale at the L'Anse
Pharmacy.
A social hop will conclude the even
ing's enjoyment.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
PEQUAMING ITEMS.

William Deschaine celebrated his
birthday by giving dance at the Hall
Saturday night. All present had good
time.
John Neveau leaves for Bad River,
Wis.,, with the tug Attention." wi ich
he purchased recently from Chas. He
bard & Sons.
Frank A. White, representing the
Wolverine Oil Co., was a business
visitor here Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. c. M. Merrill and
Miss Carrie Albright, attended the
meeting of the Women's Home Mis-
sionary society at L'Anse Thursday.
Fritz SEIZURE and bride, from Chest
nut Hill, Pa, arrived in Pequa ming
Thursday.
A. Conant and son, travelling pho
tographers, arrived in Pequaming Thurs
day. They expect to remain here a
month or more.
DR.. Hope, our physician, left for
Detroit Friday, to attend the State
Medical Examination. He will be absent
about week. DIR. w. A. Won Zellen, of
L'Anse, will care for his patients dur
ing his absence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
seamen Strike.

The seamen's stike against the Lake
Carriers Association has put $1,000
marine men out of work on the great
lakes. This number does not include the
large number employed on the docks
and tugs and who are controlled by the
International Longshoremen's associ-
alton. The Longshoremen have taken
no action in the present strike situation.
Neither have the marine engineers who
are members of the Marine Engineers
Beneficial Union. They are merely
keeping away from the boats which be-
long to the Lake Carriers association.
Of the 25, union men, only about
5000 to $1,000 will be affected by the
strike, as the order is only against the
Lake Carriers association. The associa-
ton represents about 80 per cent of the
lake vessels.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
Postponed Again.

The stereopticon entertainment which
was scheduled for Sunday evening fail
ed to take place, on account of the
failure Of the rheostat, in connection
with the machine.
The old saying is, "The third times
the charm" SO L'Anse people are due
to witness good show on Wednesday
evening May 26th, at which time Mr..
Merrill promises that he will make a
supreme effort to give the people an
entertainment well worth seeing.
The topic of the evening will be "An
evening in China.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
A Business Change.

E. E. Coombs, formerly with Grin
nell Bros. Music House, Of Hancock,
has entered the business field for him
self.
After June 1st, company will be es-
tablished at Houghton, with the pur-
pose Of entering into music business of
all kinds, Ira E. Randall, of Houghton
well known here, is one of the musical
directors.
Mr.. Coombs has been emplo Dyed with
Grinnell Bros. for period of fourteen
years, and wishes to thank the people
Of L'Anse and Baraga for assisting
him in this new venture.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
Circuit Court Adjourns.

The May term of Circuit Court for
Baraga County re-convened at the
Court House, L'Anse, on Monday,
May 18th. Chancery cases were disposed
of as follows:
William B. Mclaughlin VS.. Yelling
ton j. Law, to remove cloud from title;
cloud removed-
Georgianna Bully VS.. Thomas Bully,
bill for divorce. Continued until next
term.
Lottie Chose VS.. James Chose; con-
tinued until next term.
Erasmus d. Newton vs.. George Rup-
pc; continued until next term.
George F. Sanborn Co., vs.. William
L. Leroy; plea granted.
William B. Mclaughlin vs.. Edward
Erickson; decree taken.
At the conclusion of this and other
regular business, Court adjourned with
cut date, which is Subject to call. !"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
OFFICIAL.

L'Anse, Mich, April 29th,FA. d. 1909.
A special session Of the Common
Council of the Village of L'Anse was
called to order by President Patrick
Bulger.
There were present President Patrick
Bulger, Trustees Williams, Rambaud,
O'Connor and Sicotte and c. d. Shea,
clerk. Absent, Trustees Blankenhorn
and Sansregret.
The President stated that the object
of the meeting was to take action on
liquor dealers bonds!
The following bonds were approved
by the vote following:
Frank Collins and Elzior Collins as
principals and Anselem Boivin and
Louis Menard as sureties.
Tefor Durand as principal, and Otto
H. Sengebusch and Michael Novak as
sureties.
Frederick King as principal, and
Cham Deschaine and Joseph Boyer as
sureties.
Herman j. Seifert as principal, and
Matthias Hansen and William T. Menge
as sureties.
Charles Rambaud and George A.
Trudeau as principals, and Eugene
Cote and Charles LaFountain as sur
eties.
Druggist William L. Mason
and Walfred A. Zellen as principals,
and Roger C. Williams and Matthias
Hansen as sureties.
Liquor bond-Geo. Edwardsen and
Harold Nilsen as principals, and Louis
Olson and Christ Westberg as sureties.
George Sansregret as principal, and
Alphonse Gamasch and Frank w. Foote
as sureties.
Charles H. Menge as principal and
John Sterk and John P. Moran as sur
eties.
Yeas Williams, Rambaud, O'Connor
and Sicotte.
Nays-None.
On motion and support the Council
adjourned.
C. D. SHEA, Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
Licenses Issued.

County Clerk M. voetsch has had
three calls made upon him this week
for the purpose of securing marriage
licenses. Those receiving same are:-
Royal N. Cliche and Miss Anna
Wernhohn, both residents of Baraga;'
James S. Wakeford and Miss Louisa
Beauprey, of Covington; and John
Thompson and Mrs. Anna Banson, of
Pelkie.
Our best wishes 60 with the ones
above-named; may life hold its treasures
in store for them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-05-22
Notice Of Meeting OF Board Of Review.

To allpersons liable for assessment for
taxes in the township of L'Anse,
county of Baraga, State of Mich
igan, for the year 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the as
sessment roll for the said township of
L'Anse for the year 1909 has been com
pleted, and that the Board of Review of
said township will be in session at the
Town Hall in said township on Tuesday,
the 9Th day of June, A. D. 1909, and on
Monday and Tuesday, June 14th and15th,
1909, from 8 o'clock to IL O'Clock a. m.
and from 2 o'clock to o'clock, p. m,
of said days, and to continue in session
longer if necessary, until all the BUSH
ness which may come before said meet
ing shall have been properly transacted,
at which time and place the aforesaid
assessment roll will be subject to re-
view and correction, and. all persons
who may consider themselves aggrieved
by any valuation of property as set
forth in said assessment roll, or who
may have knowledge of any errors
contained in said roll. or admission from
the same, or may have reason to sup
pose that such errors exist, will then
and there be heard by said Board Of
Review, and all errors found to exist
within said assessment roll will be duly
corrected, and all property subject to
taxation within said township found to
have been omitted from such assess
ment roll will be placed thereon by said
Board of Review. And such ASSESS
mentroll as corrected and approved by
the Board of Review shall be the as
sessment roll Of said township for the
year 1909.
Given under my hand at my Office in
said township, this 18th day Of May, A.
d. 1909.
/. FRANK w. FoorE,
Supervisor Of L'Anse Township.