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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22

Promptly at 10 O'Clock Whitla left
the package OF bills in the park. He
went TO the designated spot alone.
feeling certain that his compliance
with the request OF the kidnapers
his boy
Three policemen who had been sent
out from the Ashtabula central sta
ton saw Whitla leave the money In
the park. They appraised Chief Las
key of their discovery and received
instructions To remain on guard at
the park and capture the kidnapers
should they appear.
Overcome by Blunder.
In the meantime Whitla returned To
the city and had established commu-
nication with his detectives In Cleve-
land. They advised him not to go TO
the hotel for his boy minute before
the time set. He promised to observe
orders.
After five hours OF anxious waiting.
Whitla started after his boy. AS he
was on his way. policeman inform
ed him that three officers had been
on guard at the park and no one had
called for the money.
Whitla was overcome when this
news was broken TO him. He went TO
the park and found his package Of
money undisturbed.
A detachment OF detectives WAS sent
out from Cleveland as soon as II WAS
learned that the Ashtabula police were
working on the case. During the re-
mainder OF the night. and all day yes
terday the officers searched the coun-
try around Ashtabula. attempting to
get a trace OF the boy and the kidnap-
ers
Consuits Detectives.
Tony Muscarelli, 13 years old, told
the police OF Ashtabula that II was he
who carried the note from the kidnap-
ers to the hotel. He said that himself
and Willie Madden. IL years old, were
met on the street by man who told
them that he wanted note taken to
the hotel. After instructing them I'D
leave II with the clerk he gave them
a dime for delivering the message.
The man also inquired about wher he
could find a telephone. They told
him to go to the depot, but this he re-
fused to do.
The boys describe the man as being
Of dark complexion. about 80 years
old, weighing 140 pounds and having a
pimply face. He wore a dark striped
suit and patent leather shoes.
The description OF the man has been
sent to the detectives at the Whitla
home in Sharon -4-a-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
COLES RESIGNATION =.
STIRS MINING CIRCLES

BESSEMER, Mich, March 22.-The
resignation OF Thomas f. Cole from
the head OF the steel trusts mining
department-theO Oliver Mining Co.'s
causing great stir In mining circles.
II IS assumed that other changes al
coming all along the lines OF the steel
trusts mines. superintendent ami
other employees known as friends OF
Mr.. Cole are anxious about their posi-
lions. The rumor Is persistent thnt
the prospective cut In wages Is the
real cause OF Mr.. Coles retirement
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
SENATE To TAKE UP
HOME RULE BILL
THIS WEEK
SoLONS WANT PUBLIC HEARING
TO FIX ON JOINT MEASURE
MONROE OBJECTS - LIQUOR
BILLS COME UP TUESDAY.
from a staff Correspondent


LANSING, Mich, March 22.-The
senate insists on a public hearing VI
all measures relating To home rule
with the idea Of fixing on a joint bill
that will perfect the home rule ma
chinery under the constitution. Rep.
Monroe, of Gogebic, considers any ac-
ton now along this line would be use
less and that nothing should he at
tempted until after the spring cleo
ton when the Colby proposed amend
ments To the constitution will be vot-
ed upon. These amendments give the
legislature power TO classify cities.
Rep. Monroes objections will be flu
tile SO far as the senate is concerned
and unless some new hitch occurs The
hoI.ie rule battle will be on this week.
Members of the house want action
on the home rule question deferred
because Mr.. Hally. Of Detroit, dele
gate to the constitutional convention,
is drafting a comprehensive measure
Jointly with the mayors OF many or
the large cities in the state and soon
will be ready to present II 10 the
horse. Rep. Monroe. however. Insists
on delay till after the spring election,
He says he will fight against the in
itiative principle being included in the
home rule law.
The liquor interests will have able
representatives present tomorrow
when the liquor bill comes up i4 the
Senators will take up the
measure which provides that places
shall be searched and liquors seized
If the law is violated. The contest
over the liquor measure promises 10
be very interesting as both sides Will
be represented by fighters. The Orms-
bee bill No. SO will come up In the
house tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock and there will be lively time
over the discussion of this liquor
measure, too.
The bill by Rep. Morrice, of EN-
met, withdrawing state tax homestead
lands from the market Is on special or
der for Wednesday on its final pas
sage and on Thursday the bill by
Baker, of Cheboygan. making tele-
phone lines common carriers and com
polling different lines to interchange
business Is the special order There
are 81 other bills ready for action this
week.
Auditor-General Fuller says the fig
ures given out by legislators ABOUT the
expense OF selling state tax
lands is simply guess work. He gives
out the cost Of his department the
past year as 100000. while the re-
ceipts from delinquent tax sales were
s199 900. and $4,000 was collected
from sales. fees and interest. He con-
siders there Is a neat net balance for
the state general fund. The total cost
Of advertising was 5000. which re-
suited in sales amounting to $4,000.
leaving a balance of $4,000 for the
state.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vfcfnityt Monday nfHhl
and Tuesday, partly cioudyJ moderate
temperature, moderate easterly winds
Lower Mtchigant Fair tonight and
probably Tuesdays not much change In
Temperatures moderate northeast q
east winds.
Alexander. Umbrellas. ~ Monroe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22

no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Prfntfng Co. No
IS John, AS Phone N2A
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
TO OFFER LONDON
POST TO DR.. ELIOT

WASHINGTON. March 22.-The
post of ambassador To England will
be rendered TO exPresident Eliot, Of
Harvard university. The formal offer
will be made to him by President Taft
when he comes to washington at the
end OF the month to be the guest OF
honor OF the Washington. Harvard AL
umni association
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
20 JAILED FOR BEING DRUNK.

FLINT. Mich. March 22.-Twenty
intoxicated men were jailed Sunday.
This number breaks all records for
any one day In this city. The major
ity Of those arrested had empty TASKS.
while a few had bottles, the Kind in
which is sold whisky In drug stores.
They were evidently supplied on Sat
urday with enough wet goods" to last
them over Sunday. Genesee county.
1t is figured here, will go local option
by 1000 majority. while the wet ele-
ment will win IN the city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
RAILROADS OBJECT TO
FREIGHT RATE BILL
(From a staff Corresoondent !

Rep. Champion. of Lapeer. which pro-
vides that freight rates cannot be
changed until new schedule is APP
proved by the state railroad commits
sion. Is being strenuously opposed by
railway officials on the ground that Il
would hamper their business. Rail-
roads now collect under new rates for
months before rulings by the commits
sion are reached
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22

Under a new New York law OPTIC
metrists are those who prescribe
lenses for defective eyes. opticians
grind the lenses and make spectacles
and glasses. and occulists treat eve
diseasea
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
Workman seriously Injured.

Bert Bedora, an employe of the
Great Lakes Engineering Co. is in
West Side hospital with serious injuf-j
les about the head and two fractures
OF the leg as a result OF an accident
in the Ecorse plant, Saturday morn
ing. II Is feared that he also sus-
tanned internal injuries, but his reeov-
cry is looked for.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Mistrial in Patrick Calhoun Case

San Frar cisco, June 2O-Ter-
mlnating In a Disagreement of the
jury, with ten men determined on
acquittal and two resolved on
conviction, the trial for bribery
of Patrick Calhoun of the United
railroads, ended at noon today.
Five m months and a week had
passed since the wealthy street
railroad owner, a descendant of
Patrick Henry, made bis firs t ap-
pearance, in court to answer to the
charge Of offering bribe Of 81 900
to supervisor to: obtain an
overhead trolley franchise for his
corporation.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Lightning Burns Barn and Kills
Horse and Cow in Anderson.

Anderson special in The News
and Courier. June 20: Lightning
destroyed barn On the planta-
ton of Mr.. K. Ii. Gaines, seven
miles south of the city, together
with its contents, including
fine mule, $40 worth of foodsruffs
and number of farm imple-
ments,etc. The farm is rented
by Mr.. r. n. Hillhouse, and on
him all of the loss except for the
building, which was valued at
$500, falls. He had no insurance.
AT about the same time in the
afternoon Mr.. Walter Cham blee,
who lives a mile below Mr.. Hill
house, lost fine milk COW, which
was also killed by lightning. The
animal was valued at about $50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Scholarship and Entrance
Examinations Clemson Agri{
cultural College. (

AT the County court House on Fri
day July 2ud, at 8 A NJ the Scholar
snip and Entrance Examinations to
Clemson Agricultural college will be
he d under the direction of the County
Board OF Education.
Applicants must be at least 16 years
OF age and mist be prepared To enter
the Freshman G ass There Iare no
Scholarships in the Preparatory
lass. This class is only open to a
United number of boys who cannot
reach high schools and who are liv-
ing in sections of the State where
school facilities are poor. Scholar
ships are worth $loo 90 and Free
Tuition The next session Of Glenn
son Agricultural college will begin
Sept. s. 1909
Apply to the County Superinten-
dent OF Education after June goth for
needed information concerning the
scholarship Examinations
For catalogs, further information
and cards up n which to make appii-
cation for entrance to the c illege, adj
dfe II, ii NELL, President.
72-77 Clemson college. s c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Sixteen Sunday School Picnickers
Shocked by Lightning.

Sparta, Ca, June 10. AT a
Sunday school picnic, near here,
yesterday, a thunder storm came
up suddenly, and lightning struck
a tree under which sixteen chill
dren had gathered for protection
from rain, shocking each severe
ly. Many were strangely affect
ed, outlines of the tree appearing
as if photographed on the
bodies of several of the children.
No fatalities have resulted, but
several children are in a serious
condition.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Homicide in Newberry

New berry special in Colum bia
State, June 21: a deplorable
affair occurred in the st. Phillips
section of this county, about ten
miles from the court house on
the Pomaria road, this morning
between s and 9 O'Clock, which
resulted in the killing of Mr.. 7.
Orlando Wicker, a young man
of about % years of age, the son
of the late Orlando Wicker, by
Mr.. Caldwell Ruff, son of Col.
ID. A. Ruff, one of the best citi-
zens of the county. The shoot
ing is said to have been acciden :
al. Wicker, the young man kill
ed, was a bachelor. Ruff, who
did the shooting, is ayoung mar
ried man about % years of age.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Nine Men Struck by Lightning,
Which Plays Peculiar Franks.

Ndldosta, Ga, June 19.-News
was received here today OF a dis
astrous prank played about mid
night last night on the Withla
coochee River, near Olympia.
Eleven men, who had been enl-
ployed in bridge construction
there, took refuge during a rain
and windstorm III signal tower
Lightning struck the wires run
ming from the signal tower, ran
along them into the tower house
and struck the men. VINO were
huddled closely together. Olly
two were uniniured. One of the
nine, negro was fatally hurt.
The nine who were injured
were all stunned, all OF them
were badly burned and blistered,
some OF them having places on
their skins torn as if it had been
ripped by a knife held beneath
it.
A watch chain worn by one
OF the men was melted, but his
watch was unhurt. The trousers
on another were ripped from
waistband 10 hem. The tacks
In another's shoes were drawn
and another's shirt was torn to
shreds The bolt shattered tele-
graph poles before striking the
men In the tower house. Two Of
the men were so badly injured
that surgeons we're called TO at
tend them.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Seaboard Buys c. & L. Road.

Cheraw, S. c., June q A. Ii.
Page and son, Of this place, to-
day transferred to the Seaboard
AIR Line Railroad the controlling
interest in the Chesterfield &
Lancaster Railroad Company.
The purchase price of the stock
was not announced. The Chester
field & Lancaster Railroad, which
was built In 1901, is about 40
miles long. running from Cheraw
to Orowberg, about thirty miles
from Charlotte. n. G.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
NOTICE.

The county summer school for teach
ers W II open al Lancaster on Monday
July .. All teachers in the county are
urgently requested TO attend this school.
II will continue only TWO weeks and
viii be under the supervision of two
competent instructors, Prof. T.. NJ. Me-
Gown, in Algebra and Arithmetic, and
Prof. \ j StoddaTd in English and
I. =. History.
so certificate will be renewed for
those teachers who fail to attend and
pass satisfactory examinations at this
school unless they pass satisfactory ex-
animation al regular county teachers
examination.
1t is to the interest ofall teachers and
to the interest Ot the schools as well
that you attend this school.
4. G. Rowcll
J. II. Hamel,
II j. Cofiey,
County Board of Ed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Suicide of Young Man in this State.

Westminster special in the
News and Courier, June 20: Sam
Long, young man about twen-
ty-one years old, living about one
and half miles from here, COM
mitted suicide late on Thursday
evening by shooting himself with
a shotgun.
Young Long left home on
Thursday, presumably to GO
hunting. He failed to return at
night and searching parties
found his body next morning
about 500 yards from his home.
1t is not known why he COM
mitted the deed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
North Carolina Lad Narrowly Es
capes Death from Peculiar
Accident.

Rockingha M, n. c., special in
Charlotte Observer. June 20:
Millard Davis, the 10 year. old
son of Mr.. b. S. l.. Davis, was
pressing pair of trousers at the
Sultitorium yesterday morning
when his clothes caught fire. He
was using cleaning PREPARATION
which contained large per cent.
of gasoline. His iron struck a
match In the trouser pockets caus
ing the preparation to explode
and his clothing to catch fire.
The flame enveloped him in a
moment. Crying for help, he
ran into the street, where he was
rescued by two travelling men.
who with rare presence of mind.
tore the bur ming clothes from
him.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
The Enaaaement Is Off

Marie Ito her fiance, who has iusr
calledD-So you danced with that girl
Claire Dupres at the ball last night?
The Fiance confused Eh-why.
who told YOU?
Marie-Nobody. ! guessed il. The
chiropodist has just called Mt her
house opposite.-Ie Rire.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Killed Woman and Self.

Macon, Ga, June 19.-After
killing woman named Emma
Raymond today, Patrolman Oscar
Abel turned the revolver upon
himself and blew out his own
brains.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Two Negroes Hanged.

Lake Charles, La, June Is. -
Henry Blankford and Monroe
Smith, negroes, were hanged
today for the murder of Rene
Reed, merchant. Reed was shot
from ambush and his body robb-
ed of a large sum. Blankford
acknowledge his guilt on the gal
lows today, but Smith made no
reference to the crime.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Kitchen Diplomacy.

Mistress For heavens sake. hurry
up the dinner, Mary. Mr. Smith is so
hungry he will get angry.
Cook 80 Well, that's just why I'm
slow today. This chicken is so tough
that II he isn't hungry and angry he
won't eat it.-John Bull.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
l-1-sz5 - III = " -.
Men and Horses Perish in Liver,
Stable Fire

Duluth, Mimi. June 19.-Five
men and sixty-eight horses were
burned to death late this after
noon in a fire. which partly de-
stroy ed the board of trade livery
stable.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Had Another.

"Ha" said the hero TO the villain
You have reached the end Of your
rope"
That's nothing replied the viii
lain, throwing away The butt and
reaching for his pocket Il have an.
other New York Telegraph
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Another Feminine Anomaly

Mrs. Sniff complains bitterly be-
cause Mrs. Frizz copied her pattern
hat"
"Wenr"
The funny thing about il is that
the hat looks well ON Mrs. FriZz and
atrocious on Mrs Snif."- Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Hadn't Counted on That.

But, Alfred" she said, "how can
we live on S14 week."
That means, / suppose" faltered
the young man, that you expect to
throw up that $40 week job OF yours
after we are married. Chicago Trjb-
une
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Ten Killed in Trolley Crash

South Bend, Ind, June 20-Ten
persons we're killed and forty in
jured in wreck on the Chicago,
Lake Shore Il South Bend Rail
road in Porter county, Indiana,
last night, two of the big electric
cars colliding head on. According
70 General Manager II. l..
Wallace, the wreck was due to
disobedience of orders by Motor
man George A. Reed, of the east
bound car, who was killed.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23

We do not know of any other pll that
is as good as DeWitt's Little Early
Ri>ers, the famous little liver pilIs-
small, gentle, pleasant and ;sure pills
with reputation Sold by i r
Mackey Co. w-s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Sizing Them Up.

Farmer Gilcs-How are the first lot
Of potatoes for size, Harry?
Harry-Oh, somc's bigger'n others.
sir
Farmer Giles What's the size Of
the biggest then?
Harry-A bit higGcr'n the little uns.
Sketch
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23

Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves. ban
ish sick headache, prevent desponden-
cy and iDyigOrate the whole system.
Sold by j. F. Nackey Co, and Fund
erburk Pharmacy w-s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23

The cotton gin of Mr.. G.. O.
Fulenwider, near Monroe, was
destroyed by fire Saturday morn
ing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23

When BLOODINE RHEUMATIC LINI-
MENT has cured so many cases Of Rheu-
natism, why do you snffer with this terri.
BILE afiIction. 1t relieves all pain instantly,
Zoe and SOC bottle. Crawford Bros
Special Agents. 1914
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23
Partial Eriuht.

II was IN the cafe car when the
trains collided."
Wasn't you scared"
A little at first. When the crash
came | thought for an instant that /
was at a church supper. with the sec
ond table just coming in.'-Puck.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-06-23

why did you discharge your last
servant?'
We'll, my dear, YOU see, her com
piexion didn't harmonic with my
new tea gown, 50 ! had to let her go"
st. l,ouis Post-Dispatch
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21
RANDOM
REFERENCES

Salt Lake G Ogden Ry. IA trains be
tween Salt Lake and Ogden Phone
1000. =
VIII Flight ExtradIton-James Nc
Cabe, who was arrested by Officers
Burk and Chambers Saturday night,
on information from Boise. Idaho,
where he is said to be wanted for
embe2Slement. yesterday secured the
services OF an attorney and an
nounced his intention Of fighting ex-
tradition to Idaho Az officer from
Ada county is on his way to Ogden
to take him back.
THAT Good Coay'-5. 900 pounds 10
ton. Rock Springs, Clcar Creek and
Castle Gate. Bamberger ogden Coal
Co, 1921 Washington avenue. Both
phones 1000.
Bids to Be Opened Tuesday-Su-
perntendent briggs of the state
school for the deaf and blind said
Saturday that bids would be opened
Tuesday for the erection of new
at the school. The work
will cost In the neigh
borhood of $4,000.
Salt Lake & Ogden Ry Sunday ex.
cursion 10 Salt Lake, s1.00. Eight
trains Phone 1000
Missionary MeetInss-All mission
aries Of the l. D, S. church who have
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

climber" variety, "a he made several
attempts to get into the building from
the roof, first trying to break the lock
on the hatchway. then cutting about
four square feet of tin from the roof
WITH a handsaw, and later secured en-
trance by breaking the glass in the
skylight and lowering himself TO the
floor by means of the rope which IS
used to regulate the light. Once on
the floor, a dog belonging to MI Be.
craft took part In the matter and "Mr.
Burglar" made hasty exit through
the rear door of the store without
having secured anything of value.
The loot secured at the Bratz
home. so far as could be learned from
a hasty investigation, consisted of
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

oreasing acreage OF lands under cul-
tivation. is soon to have relief in the
expenditure by the company of the
many thousands OF dollars necessary
TO double track the system from
Helper west to Cotton Surveyors
have completed the work OF setting
stakes for this Improvement between
Castle Gate and Helper. and force of
surveyors arrived at Cotton Friday to
begin work Of surveying for tho
double track between Cotton and No
lans siding.
Assurance is given that the work
will be we'll under way, and muca Of
the line will be double tracked before
winter sets in. giving an outlet to the
Goa output from the camps already
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21
BURGLARS MAKE TWO
UNSUCCESSFUL VISITS

Two attempted purglaries were re-
ported TO the police department yes
terday-one Becraft's sporting goods
store at the corner OF Twenty-fourth
street and Grant avenue, which oc-
CURED some time early In the morn
ing, and the other at the residence
of E. +. Bratz, 2640 Jefferson avenue,
while the family were at church dur
ing the evening, In neither case did
the burglars secure an hing of value.
The burglar at the Becraft cstab.
liShment was evidently OF the porch
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21
"WERMLENDINGARNA"

Wermlendingarna WILL be payed for
the first time In Utah In the Swedish
language. at the Utahna Theater.
Tuesday, June %, s p. m. Doors open
at z. Admission SOC and Csc. =.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group II you apply DR.. Thomass Eclec.
trlc Oil at once. II acts like magic.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

beyond its capacity. and with the ad.
dition OF at least two more large pro.
ducing mines. totally inadequate al
this time to handle even the increased
output which the mines already work
ing can supply.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

o. S. L. EXCURSION TO SALT
Lake City every Sunday. $1c0 round
trip. Eight daily trains to and from
the Capital. :
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-21

THE PLACE TO SPEND a HAPPY
day Lagoon. soc round trip. Salt
Lake & Ogden Ry. =