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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
BOY FINDS MOTHER
AND FATHER ARE
DEAD IN BED
YOUNG MAN ARRIVES TO EXTEND
NEW YEARS GREETING AND
TRAGEDY is REVEALED TO HIM
BY EXPLOSION.

CHICAGO, Jan. Mystery sur
rounds the death by gas of two per
sons--a man and his wifc-found as
phyxiatcd i'm the house at No. 229 Cort-
land-st. early today. Gas escaping
from jet in the room exploded when
the son OF the couple lighted match
and the picture of his dead parents ~
ing on the bed was revealed to him In
q fash the shock freezing OH the lips
the CHEEKY happy New Year greeting
he brought them.
THE DEAD.
ALBERT FORTUNATE, ~ years
old, teamster.
MRS. ALICE FORTUNATE 80
years old
Awakened with the break of day
the son Albert Fortunate. Jr., rushed
10 his parents room TO wish them
happy New Year tidings.
Knocking at the door of the Cham
Der he failed To rouse the inmates. Re
peated knocks failing to elicit an an
swer, the son became alarmed and,
opening the door, striking match as
he did SO. he was almost knocked TO
the floor by the explosion and blind
ing flash through which he saw in a
dazcd way his parents apparently
sleeping on the bed. investigation
proved they were dead.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
MAN DIES
FROM GUN WOUND

FLINT Mich. Jan CSpqcialD r.
Floyd White. 10 YEARS old. who was
employ ed as e driver for the American
Express, Co, died last night at The
home II his parents in this city from
q revolver wound.
When the tragedy occurred Miss
Maggie Er,cker. Il years old. was VITA
White She says White had been
footing with the revolver. which he
carried while AT work for the ok
press company He laid IL on the
table. she says. and when he was
leaving The house. picked IL up and
IL was accidentally discharged The
ball struck him in front OF the left
ear.
An inquest win be held Wednesday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
Gets
B, ACK HAND NOTE

\ note signed Might Riders" was
found under the door Of the home OF
Patrolman William Schepke, No 50i
Camcron-ave.. Friday morning. The
note tells Schepke to take $50 TO the
corner of Oakland and Caniff-aves.,
next Tuesday evening and give ii to
man who will hold out his right
hand The writer threatens that the
patroman's house will be blown up II
he doesn't comply with the order.
The police are not inclined to at.
taCh much importance 10 the letter.
and believe il is probably hoax.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

Their after search Of 81 years. The
father. Charles Stamp, of Lyons, Ia,
is now guest in the Butler home.
After her mothers death in 1871.
Mrs. Butler, then six years old. was
left with "A family in Three Rivers
temporarily, while her father went
west. She was placed in an instiun-
ton in Coldwater. without the father ;
knowledge, and when he sent for the
child ne was unable to find any trace
of her. Later she was adopted by
Timothy Sullivan, doorman in the cen
trail police station. and lived In his
family until her marriage.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
FACTIONS
READY FOR FIGHT

FRANKFORT. Ky. Jan. IA dis.
patch from Jackson says that the Gil
zcns of that place are in a state OF
terror fearing an outbreak AT any
time. Ed Callahan, surrounded by
some of his adhercnts. was brought
into town by the sheriff today to an
swer To the charge of shooting at Sam
Sebastian some days ago. He was
granted bail and is still in town. \
number OF the Deatons and the Sebas-
tian adheronts also are here. There
are over 90 OF each faction in town.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
CUTS WIFE AND
KILLS HIMSELF

NPSILANTI Mich, Jan. AFTER
cutting his wife terribly with knife
Adolf Klayiter. aged 40, threw himsof
in front OF a westbound Michigan Cen.
trail freight train early this morning
and was instantly killed. Several
years ago Klaviters wife and children
left him. She returned and he hac
been melancholy at times. The recoV
cry OF Mrs. KlayiteT is uncertain
Klayitcr was a section hand.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
New Divorce Suits.

Three persons marked the closing
of the old year by filing suits for di-
vorce late Thursday afternoon. Edna
T.. Garland charges Fred j. s. Garland
with infdelity; Mary f. Lapham al
legas that Edward H. Lapham is too
fond OF intoxicants, and Marion $.
Mcbride says that her husband, VIM.
p. runs after other women and re-
fuses 10 introduce her as his wife.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
WOMAN. SEIZED WITH
FIT, FALLS ON STOVE

While rrFparine breakfast iu hcr
home. 40 a7S uuboisst about Z
o clock Friday m0rning Mrs AuHl
Sycrrzwski. aged 80. was seized uith
p ~ and fell ou a hor stove sustain
Ing SERIOUS burns aboui thc handsaud
arms ..hc was taken ta So. Mar
hospital g. East End ambulance u
is cough; she will recover.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
INrEnURBAN LINES.
Detroit United Interurban Lfnes.
FLINT llNIIk.DS-s:1S a m au.i

Detroit United Ipterurban Lines-
FLINT LMIrtDs-s;1s a m and
as y. IN. Locals for, Rochestor, and
Flint. a, N. and every two hours to
. y. IN. III =. an. TO oxford. Locals TO
Rochester and Romeo. a. M. and
every two hours 10 10 .. IN. also IA
PORT HURON LIMITEDs--7:sS a.
M. 1856 a. M, J.l5 y. N, 6:t5 p. m
Locals for New Baltimore, Algonac. Ma
T,ns city and Port Huron hourly. a.
City. Local cars run VIA Algonac To
Mt Clemens. half hourly. $40 a. sui 10
Z u. M. and hourly 10 IL y, IA To Mt.
Clemens via shore Line, hourly. 6:2s
a Ii ~ y.2S l. ul.. also III y. IN.
TOLEDO LIuITEDs--S.2o a. m.. :e3
n m. zee and $50 ?; m. Locals for
gockVood. Newport, Monroe and To-
lcdo. hoerly,, S.}o q a., IN TO s,SS p M.
JACKSON IIMTrEDs--1;As a. m.
~ IS and 2.45 y. N. Locals, for jack
son a m and every two hours until
, %. IA. for Ann Arbor. a m. and
Northvllle 1880 a. m. and every two
hours uRtit 80 p. nl.. also ? y. m. ana
ii y. VA saline cars from fpsilanth
Eor Wyaudotte and Trcntoa--5 81 a
M, aud haif-hougiy 10 f.OS p m: every
~ s.ss p M; hourly to 1888 p. IN. sun
DAYS. afst car at eos. with haif-hourty
ror Royal cak. Birmiuehs:s sq3
pcatlnr--G.3O a. m then haiti hourly
mill p. m., then hourly until IL " u
First ear one-haif hour later on Suq-s
30, rar,atrEte., NerthviIi~s Orchard
late and Poutiar--S a. ~. ana nQurU
until ri y. m. First car one hour istes
OF lnS, snSSSs cars pas. WAITING sse-
ron. corner OF Larned and Griswoi0.
SITS Last cars awaiting the closing -
tnesters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
=. The.
People SPACES

Advertising rates under any classi-
fication In these columns. one cent
per word each insertion. cash In
advance. No advertisement insert
ed for less than Is cents.
Persons whose names appear In
the telephone directories, may have
advertisements charged at above
rates Call
BELL-MAIN 1898.
HOME-CITY 1885.
For the convenience or patrons
arrangements have been made with
the following to receive liner ad-
vertiseunents at the same rate az
charged at the home ONCE;
EAST SIDE.
Houghten-French Coal Co., 43s East
Canfeld-ave.
SIT. Elliott Pharmacy, Mt. Elliott and
Gratiot-aves.
Carney's Furniture Co.. 1877 oratiot-
ave.
r Brown. 1859 Jefferson AVE.
J. McPherson, 24o0 Gratiot-ave., oppo-
site car barns
WEST SIDE.
e. q. EanSor. S95 Grand River-ave
Turner stanton, 166 Myrtle-st.
r. II. DrfscoII, All Michigan-ave.
w. Willard, 1919 Forrest. west
w w. Bpsb. 594 Michigan-ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
FINDS FATHER AFTER
SEARCH OF 81 YEARS

II is indeed happy New Year for
Mrs. Simon Butler. OF No. PSI Park
man-avc.. for she has found her IA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

The volcano of Kilauea, on the isl.
and of Hawaii. is more active than
ii las been before in so years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

Perhaps Lots wife looked around to
see how some other woman's dress
hung in the back.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

Maurice Pen6eld Fixes. ID. y.
1880 \. TOMORROW p. NJ.
Ave. Baptist Church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
uELp w,NTEp-MALE.

ANY YOUNG PERSON desiring soad
position can get one aftes compict-
ing one OF our courses. Day and
Night classes all the yesr. our Ia
cilitiss are positively Inedueled ~
Michigan. Detroit Basin IS Unlvors.
tty. 1-2f Wilcox-et
CCNER%AIEN1 FARMS FREE-OIt
1l2-paec/ book. ''Naraut Gofcrnment
Land doa, rth,t 'trtV acre Iu every
county iu now secured free .
1H6l Diagrams and tables, an about
tree irrigated farfas g. joe LiC pos
rsi1 WEBE IlE 60. Dept los So
Tpaf M'uu.
CtNff. SERN fCE examinations viii soon
ls held -ip etrrN tfaIt fgll tuforua -
tfpu ard g4fsttoH~ Hsrd bV tie com
mission tIcs. FolaW Dian CUtfrspouv
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
HELP wANTED-MALE.

y
WE TEACH MEN the barber trade in
few weeks by free clinic and careful
i Tranted; sis to so weekly paid
graduates Call or write for catA-
iogue. Moler Barber CViiege. Chi
cago. Ill
MEN learn barber trade. great demand
Tor BARRIERS: tuition and tools x2e'
catalogue free. Michigan Barber Col
lege 81 West Congress-sc. DetroN.
SIX WEEKS INSTRUCTION in sales
manship. position as travelins sales
man with responsible firm secured
Address Bradstreet system. 2oS Corn
wall bldg. Rochester, y. \.
------------------------
HELP wANTED-FEMALE
city. Gregg Employment Agency -
Woodward
BUSINESS. SHORTHAND AND ENG
IJSH taught under most favorable
conditions; day and night school Inc
business Institute. Breitmeyer bids'
SITUATIONS wANTED--MALE.
CHAUFFEUR, repair man and maenin,
list: careful driver: good hapits ana
appearance; private or garage. H.. D
c. 1914 Sheridan
WOUID like position with team or one
horse TO work for furniture store OF
anything in this line or line or de-
livering with best OF references. IN
ouIre Ss6 Beaubten- st.
SITUATIONS wANTED-rEMALE.
REFINED woman wants to attend in
valid children. or assist Tor home;
best references. Mrs. T.. Clements,
general delivery.
TRUSTWORTHY woman wants iisht
day work; wages accordingly. lSo
Howard.
WAITING, cooking or any kind OF
work taken by the day; good refer
ences given. \. W., as Pine-st, rear
house
YOUNG lady wants position rs house
keeper or light Homework. Matron,
Salvation Army citadel, Michigan and
Second
FoR sALE-MIsCELLANE
ALL TYPEwRITERs, Smith. oil
yer. Remington. Underwood. BIick'
b fs No r'R R8PR CO Is GssrHArB
wood voc .O s.: sio nSns ,7s; economy nut,
q; lump. $3.50 for KITCHEN stoves " ana rS
laundry Houghten- French Coal Co
Both phoaes
BILLIARD and poOt tables. soda foun-
tains, bought. sold and repaired. Geo
Marsh & Co. Farmer-st.
BII.LIARp and pool tsbles. new and
and show cases; easy terms; supplies
and repairing At reduced prices: The
Schulenburg Mfg Co. es Randolph
st. Estsbiishsd Ss years.
DEsk-Heevy qaarter-sswed oak roll
top. with chair to match: used only
q short time; bargain for someone
that wants IL right away. Call st
Times Printing Co. Is John r.
WANTED. cor. Micn. and eth. TO fur
nish rooms complete. 81 week. Sum-
Her Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
PIANO BARGAINS

OF
PIANO BARGAINS
a.. ErElGrT PIANOS
knab, ilc nhWN .->f. ... 80
Schiiler. l!kc new ,.t .ttl ...-,. 20
N-wbs ~ Evans. 2I wears ola. ru"
Regal. llke new ...... ...-.. is,
Hartman uot llHTUwoW detective -
Ncwbv y FNdhs. concert ue}N ... "t"
Nswby < FVaus. dull huf,a tne
tone. % wears old ,.. ........ ',.'
i'sthmdun. lIk' new ................ H'
if9tuCs. urdrlA new -...,.. .....,..... ~
NoSV walnut ease .....-.l ........ It'
GRAND PIANOS
EogrdWaH a GRAY 300
N'theF ........ ......... %"
CABINET rINNO-Pt.NNEHS
St,craf Of SO and SIS
$50 now upright Pianos uud fIhf tr-
Pianos ~ standard makes
EASY TERMS Low PRICES
No AGENTS so ANNOYANCE.
t>fa Year.
Ling PIANO HOUSE.
g. GCNTiOT AVE
snd and Srd n0ora
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
DISREGARD GOV. PAFTERsoN's VETO.
Tennessee Senate Passes Anti-LiQuor Bill Over
His Head-House Acts TODAY

Nashville Tenn, Feb s-The bill prohibiting the
manufacture Of intoxicants in Tennessee after 1910
was passed by the Senate over Governor Patter-
sons veto this afternoon by vote of % to 12 The
House will act tomorrow, and is expected to pass
the bill
Governor Patterson sent a vigorous message 70
the Senate, protesting against the passage of the
bill, saying "If this Legislature shall destroy all
the distIleTes and breweries, why cannot the next
forbid the raising selling of the grains cult
walton of the grape out Of which spurious, malt
or vinous liquors made2
Shall this some future Legislature prevent
the farmer from raising selling tobacco the
manufacturer from placing II on the marketT'
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
HAT STRIKERS MEET.
Sitting Tight, Pending Opening Of
Factories Nert Week.

There were conferences yesterday between the
national officers of the United Hatters Of North
America and the local officers mostly Of an infor-
NAL character. in reference 10 the plans to be pur-
sued when the factories are opened next Tuesday
the open shop plan by the members OF the Ma
tfOnaI Hat Manufac cturerers Association. Decisive
action is not likely TO be taken until then
Agents OF strikebreakers have been trying to see
the officers Of the hat manufacturers association,
to submit proposals for breaking the strike, but
have failed. President Mundheim of the associa-
ton said last evening:
The association will not, believe, make any deal
with any strike breaking agency. whatever any Of
the individual members may do We have decided
10 give old employees the first chance In open
ing shops, to stave of trouble, If possible
I don't believe many of them viii return, however,
IN which viii employ any competent men
who come along. We have applications from FIVE
thousand outsiders most of whom know the 1dde-
Besides, make any ordinary man, who
wants TO learn. halter in four weeks. With the
latest machinery hat making Is rot regarded SO
skilled a trade as it
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
NEW INDICTMENTS IN PITTsBURG.
Action Taken in Councilmanic Bribery Gases
Based on Previous Charges

Pittsburg Feb. B.-New indictments were re-
turned by the grand jury late to-day in the coun
cilnlanic bribery cases against Councilmen John F.
Klein Joseph WATSON end William Brand, and the
two former bankers, William Ramsey and A A.
Vilssck. The indictments returned are known as
district attorneys indictments and are based on
charges made by District Attorney William A
Blakeley.
No new indictments were returned against Coun-
cilmen w. H. Melaney, Hugh Ferguson. Jacob
Soffel or 7. o. Atkinson, who were originally In
dicted charges made by the Voters Civic League.
Two charges Of conspiracy also were found against
the four first mentioned, Of the indictments
being n connection with the alleged bribery Of
Councimen by German National Bank officials In
connection with the city depositaries ordinnace
In addition to this charge another indictment
charges conspiracy in regard to the passage Of an
ordinance authorizing the pavement of portion OF
Fourth avenue with paving block"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
AERoNAUTIC SOCIETY ELECTS.
Years Programme Includes Balloon and Fly
ing Tests at Morris Park.

A meeting Of the Aeronautic Society was held
in the rooms Of the Automobile Club of America.
54th street, west of Broadway last night. for the
purpose Of electing officers for the coming year
and discussing the plans of the society for 1909 Ex-
hibitions and tests of various balloons and flying
machines will be held at Morris Park early in
May
Dr.. Julian P. Thomas, one OF the newly elected
directors of the society also invited party Of
friends to accompany him in a balloon ascension
from Pittsfeld, Mass, Lincoln's Birthday. Feb
ruary L. on Tuesday evening the society
will hold a smoker in the Automobile Clubs rooms,
plans for which will be announced later
The officers elected last night President,
Lee s. Burridge; first Vice-president. Lewis r.
Adams; second president, William J. Hammer;
third e-president, Roger b Whitney; secretary,
Wilbur R KimbaIi: treasurer. DR.. william Green;
directors, Oral A. Parker, A B. Levy, Ernest L.
Jones, Albert c. Triacha, Riley E. Scott and DR.,
Julian 2. Thomas.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
posIMEN 10 HONOR cHIEE.

The New York letter carriers will give a dinner
for Postmaster Morgan at tho Manhattan Casino
1Sth street and Eighth avenue. on February 9.
Sixteen hundred letter carriers In full uniform
will march to the hall to the music of their
brass and reed band and their fife and drum corps,
The guests will include Z. J. Cantwell. secretary Of
the National Association OF Letter Carriers Thomas
Whittle secretary OF the Republican County Com
.nittee; John III Parsons. postmaster Of Yunkers;
DR.. John A. Holmes. secretary 20 the Postmaster
General: Justice Charles W. Dayton. OF the Su-
Ireue Court: William r. WILCOX chairman of the
Public Service Commission; J. NJ. Mayer. postoffice
inspector in charge at New York: George If Rob
erts postmaster Of Brooklyn; George W. Wan
maker Appraiser Of the Port Congressman Sulzsr,
Congressman Herbert Parsons Congressman Gold
fogIe Congressman J. Van Veehten Oicott, Congress-
man Bennett, Justice Omsted. William H Smith.
W E Kelly president OF the National Associa lion
Of Letter Carriers, and the postmasters official
staff
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
WALKER & CO., BROKERS, TO RETIRE
Sensational Reports Following Love Retire
ment, Denied in Chicago.

Chicago Feb. 3.-The prospective retirement from
business of another large brokerage hrm' walker
q. Co. of New York and Chicago was announced
to-day. Following closely upon the winding up OF
the business of Sidney c. Love & Co. sensational
rumors gained currency, but were promptly denied
to-day NJ. H Whitney, of counsel for Walker q
Co. stated that E. C. Walker. who constitutes the
frIn had decided to wind the bushes in order to
enjoy a trip Europe He has sold his member
ship IN the New York Stock Exchange for 10000
'Mr. Walker originally intended to retire on Jule
/ but the loss of trusted employe whose place II
would be difficult to Ill caused him to advance
the date Of retirement to March H. said Mr.. Whit
ney Upon his return from Europe Mr. Walker
will resume business. a shortage of $500 in the
accounts of a trusted employe has been discovered
and it may run as high $1,000 but that has moth
ing to do with Mr.. Walkers decision 10 retire
from business for the time being"
The New York Stock Exchange seat Of Edwin C.
Walker was posted for transfer last Saturday to
Frederick w. Stehr.. Mr.. Walker became member
of the exchange June 2, 1881. He had no once
in this city.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
RECEIVER FOR SHOE FIRM.
Involuntary Petition Against Frazin & Open
helm. Who Run Chain of Stores

An involuntary petition against Louis Frazin and
Moses Oppenheim, who, under the firm name Of
Frazn & Oppenhem, conduct a string of shoe
stores in this city Philadelphia and Chicago, was
filed yesterday by three creditors whose claims for
goods sold and delivered since November last ag-
gregate S23 722. The petitionng creditors are the
AfedIar & Holmes Company, $4,000; Morse &
Rogers 81 335 and the Manhattan Shoe Company,
S53S7. The petitioning creditors altege that the
shoe firm is insolvent and say that II has made
preferential transfers to various creditors Of the
leases OF its stores in Chicago.
The firms seven stores in this city at No.
$50 10 346 Sixth avenue, Sixth avenue and 18th,
2lst and 22d Streets No $50 West 125th street and
Third avenue and 124th street. Judge Holt appoint
ed Payson Merrill and Joseph H Wichert receiv-
ers with a Joint bond Of sl50,000. They were au-
thorized to continue the business for twenty days.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-04
IGOW TRIAL NEAR END
Jury May Decide Borough Bank
Case Tonight.

The trial Of William Cow charged with the lar
ceny of 1856 from the EorouSh Bank or Brook
Iyn. was ended before Justice Crane IN the SD-
preme Court in Brooklyn yesterday. and ths sum
ming nm will berin to-day The case is likely to be
in the hands Of the jury tonight Martin W. Ldt-
tleon attorney the defence, closed his case at
p. m. without calling the defendant, as he An
nonnced he would at the close OF tuesdays
session.
Thomas r Martin and william J. Buttling,
directors testified 20 the statement Of Campbell
the cashier before the board OF directors a1ter the
close OF the bank that Cows name was hoi men
toned in the transaction In which s45ooe was ap-
proprated from the Mcclure account They ralled
to remember many important incidents about the
closing of the bank and became confused ana con-
tradcted their previous testimony on cross-eXaHl
nation. Mr.. Littleton relied on their statements
and that of Samuel S. Whitehouse, who assisted
in the reorganization Of the bank to impeaeh the
testimony of Mr.. Campbell which placed the
blame fo@ the theft Mr.. Cow. The three E~ore
that Campbell in his statement to the directors
accused Howard Maxwell. the bank president OF
taking the money. Assistant District Attorney
Elder in cross examining Henry c. Hutchinson,
formerly president of the Brooklyn Bank. tne OF
MIR. Litteton's witnesses, learned that Cows In
ternational Trust Company obtained the transfer
OF the entire assets OF the Brooklyn Bank to their
corporation without the consent of the banks
directors.
Stephen c, Baldwin, formerly counsel for Camp
bell, refused to tell what the cashier confessed 20
MIN directly aIteT Ine coilapSe OF INC
IAttleton had said that he expected the lawyer 10
be of his strongest witnesses.
Martin admitted that If not interfeTed with II
understood Mr.. Cow would organize a cor
poration, the assets of which would be turned over
to the bank Hutchinson told OF the transfer OF
S343 the Brooklyn Bank to the Interna donal
Trust Company, the understanding being that the
merger had been accomplished He admitted that
the transfer was made before October II, the date
of the directors meeting because it was feared the
directors would not authorize the transfer without
the consent of the stockholders. This was at a
time when the trust company needed the money.
Il thought there might be an Injunction issued
against by the minority stockholders, and there
was always the possibility Of some of the consent
ing stockholders changing their minds. Inc
Brooklyn Banks assets had been used as collateral
for loans by the International Trust Company.