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The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

and danced about with each change
in pace Of the car. Mrs Brown was
sitting down and she had eleven bun
dies. while Mrs. Jones had an even
dozen. But they smiled sweetly and
carried on a conversation broken by
Mrs. Jones barn dance steps when
the car stopped or started suddenly
Finally Mrs Brown rang for her
street and gathered up her bundles
preliminary to getting on And Mrs.
Jones crushed close in so as TO get
that seat when it was vacant And
then the motorman gave the quickest
stop of all and Mrs. Jones ayalanched
on Mrs. Brown. knocking the latter =
hat over her eyes and mixing the bun
dies In an indiscriminate mess.
And they did not say good light
when Mrs Brown finally sorted out
her effects and got of three blocks
further on
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27
WITH THE WHISPERS.

Tho following plus scores were made
az the Saturday game in the Detroit
Whist Club'o rooms.
NORTH AND SOUTH.
Mrs. w Steiner and j. ". McCau-
Mrs. p r slick aud Thos Watson, 3.
Mrs r a. Balkwll and W. / Bloom.
Mrs. NJ r bennett ard II. Marks.
EAST ANp W EST.
Mrs Averill and Miss Sanders. :.
Mr.. and Mrs r. r. ". Bright ..
Plus scores at the Monday night
NORTH AND SOUTH
~. Wyma and ! T. Blackmorc. &c.
r. T. IA xviii and J. Drcshach, 5-S.
D. - Alice and G. /. Webster. . 5-6.
EAST AND WEST
! w Steiner ana !. r. Battelle, I i-6.
= r. Slick and Chalfont, 6.
Moore and Burbank. 3 l-6.
The Detroit Whist club viii observe
FRIDAY 81 next week as the next ladieg
night
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick X Stearns
will give q rcceDtton on the after
noon Of Jan 10 10 meet Walter Dam
rosch Of New York. conductor of the
New York Symphony orchestra. The
guests will number about 800 and
will be confined entirely 10 the mem
bers OF the Detroit Orchestral associ.
alton and their wives
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

Bob printinG ses- right. Time.
Printing Co. IS Iohr R-st Pm. i4gs.
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

There was an atmosphere OF restless
ness and excitement about the big
railroad station. Instead OF the usual
hushed conversations and gloomy
reveries incident TO travellers. there
was more or less high-pitched talk
and bursts of laughter Young mep
and girls employed in the city We're
awaiting the train that would take them
out in the state TO the little towns
where they were born. there TO attend
the family reunion and spend two days
i'm renewing old acquaintances. Former
friends met In the big. glary waiting
room or on the platform and shook
hands with a vigor they would not
have shown at other times.
"Oh. Millie. | haven't seen you since
last summer. Are you working in
the same place yet?" cried a buxom
maiden as She spied school-day
friend
yes. and I'm so glad you're going
out. too" replied Mile. II was dread
ing that awful lonely ride"
Others in the crowd were evidently
waiting for incoming friends. These
paid most attention 70 the chalk-mes-
sages on the big blackboard out on
the train platform As "One hour late
succeeded AS minutes late" they bot
tied ND their impatience and returned
to the warm seats OF the waiting
room.
One young chap. whose dress and
business-like grips announced him as
a travelling salesman. sat apart mood
ily chewing an unlighted cigar. He
had Just come hack from an inspection
OF the train-board.
Tough luck. this snow storm ne
remarked 20 the only man who sat
near him. My trains two hours late.
II take X. | get home along in the
middle of he night, have to walk a
mile because the street car In our
town doesn't run after midnight, and
then I'll have 10 wake up the wife and
kids. And II wait over for the morn
inc train 7 won't have a chance 70 gee
the Youngsters take down their stock
ings. Gee, it's tough But I've got 10
make the best OF IL and I guess III
rather get there late than miss the
morning part Of IT,
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

Job Printing dons right. Time.
Printing CO., Is John st Call Main
1ts8 or City Sass
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

II was a pay-as-you-enter car. one o.
the kind with straps I'm the front end
and none in the rear end--to encour-
age the forward movement OF the hoi
polloi. But when Mrs. Jones got on at
Grand River-ave.. the front end OF the
car was jammed full of people with
their arms filed with bundles and the
strapless rear portion held a concourse
of equally burdened folks who swayed
The Detroit times., 1909-12-27

The Detroit Whist club viii observe
FRIDAY 81 next week as the next ladteS
might.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
ITALIAN DUKES
 HOUSE IS RAIDED Young Girl Is Found Under h.
 fuence of Drug PLOT LAID ON RELATIVES Physician In Best Social Circles of City In Connecticut Has Been
 shadowed for Some Time
 By Detectives.
PLOT LAID ON RELATIVES

New Britain, Conn.,, January 9-(Spe- csal)-The apartments of Duke" Emilio c. Sera, an Italian nobleman, who for three years has been a practicing physi- clan here, and a member of the most exclusive social circles, were raided early this morning by Chief of Police Rawl- ings and a squad of detectives.
 The duke and a young and pretty girl who described herself as Julia White of New York, were arrested. The girl, ac- eording to the police. was under the in- fluence of some drug and was scarcely able to speak, She told the chief she had taken one glass of claret with the doctor and had no recollection of anything that occurred after that.
 First the duke begged that the police keep the matter quiet and keep it out of the newspapers, saying:
 Tt is all a plot by certain of my rela- tives.'
 Later he said: "women are perdition to men,.
 Another young woman whom I had met several times brought this Miss White to my rooms late last night" he explained. She had no place to go, and being a gentleman, l could not turn her away
 He was held in $500 bail and the girl in $200 bail.
 The duke furnished the sum in cash.
 According to the police they have been watching Sera's apartments for several weeks They say numerous young women of New Britain, some of them of very good families, have been visiting him frequently in the guise of patients"
 Sera came here about three years ago and began practieing medicine. He an- nounced soon after his arrival that an uncle in Rome died and left him a for tune and the title of duke. This story was investigated, and, the investigators say, was found true. New Britain people trav- cling abroad returned with stories that Sera was a duke.
 Accordingly he was welcomed into the best families and attended all social func- tions. Last week he started relief fund for the Italian earthquake sufferers and was made president and treasurer of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
VERY HOT PROTEST
 IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, January 9.-The city coun- cil in special joint session tonight adopt ed a strong protest against the legisla- ture of the state Interfering with this city's right to local elf-government," in the passage of a statewide prohibition law. There was not a dissenting vote.
 The resolutions adopted conclude as follows:
 We most earnestly protest against leg islation which can only be predicated upon the knowledge of men who do not know the conditions which exist in this community and against legislation which takes from the people of this community the right to decide this for themselves We protest against legislation which will destroy without compensation several millions of property. that will put hun will seriously disturb and injure our bus mess and will produce a dangerous dis turbance in local conditions and will sub stitute the speak easy and the blind tiger for the regulated saloon. We be- lieve that such destructive legislation will not only not contribute to the moral well-being of the community but will work a contrary result, produce great financial loss and work great detri- ment to this city's welfare.
 We therefore most earnestly request the representatives, of this county in the legislature to present this to the joint assembly at Nashville and to ask in our name that our right to local se1f-govern- ment be preserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
PRESIDENT COREY
 IS OPTIMISTIC

Pittsburg, January 9.-(special.)-The twelfth annual dinner of the Carnegie Steel company officials was held at the Ruquesne club this evening, w. E. Corey, president of the United States Steel corporation was the guest of honor. The dinner partook of a Gridiron affair, each of those present being presented with some favor relating to their hobby. The Carnegie Steel company officials refused to divulge the nature of the favor pre- sented to MT. Corey. President Dinkey of the Carnegie received a tin automobile, and Vice President Rope got set of tin soldiers, he being general of the boys brigade.
 President Corey said that tie new steer car wheel plant, which is to be erected at an expenditure of S3.O0O,000 will be com pleted for operation next June. MT. Corey in speaking of the future of the steel trade said that business is improving slow ly and before the closing of the year it will have increased to more than it's nor mal capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT
 SENSATION IN CHICAGO

!, Chicago, January 9.-(Special.) )-Suit for $15o,oO0 damages for breach of promise begun in the superior court against Mrs. Jeannette Deere Chapman. millionairess heiress to Charles Deere president of the Moline Flow company of Moline, H., caused sensation to- day. The suit was filed by Dr. Kirk Stanley of New York, who is said to be one of the most prominent physi- clans of that city.
 Mrs. Chapman is one of the best known society women In the country. She lives in handsome mansion in Moline, where the Deere family has beer prominent for many years. Mrs. Chapman is a leader In her circle of society friends in New York, Paris, Berlin and other cities where she spends parts of each year.
 According to the plaintiff, all the arrangements had been made for the wedding, which was to have takeh
 place on or about January II, lSoo' Even the marriage license had been
 obtained. pr. Stanley and Mrs Cnap- man are said to have made pleasure trip to Chicago, during which they were at the Auditorium Annex. The oppo- sition shown especially by oaush'er of Mrs. Chapman. Is said to nave oeei' responsible for the marriage peins abandoned. N N
 The wedding ceremony was to nave been performed at the Waldorf -Astoria .a wassto have been one of the most brilliant seen in this country.
 Resides possessing more than $2,ooo,- GOO in her name, Mrs. Chapman IS one of the few heirs to the Deere estate said to be worth about $2e,ooo,ooo.
 nr stanley for years was the physi-
 cian of leading New York society wom- sn. He had a practice amounting to
 thousands of dollars . year 1t is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

bor girl were coming to town to do shop ping On the road they met up with George Hunt and his brother, Wayne, who accompanied them to town. They passed by the home of Martins parents and Martin asked the boys where they were going. The boys told him. Martin followed and on reaching town borrowed a shotgun, saying that he had a ground hog in a hole and wanted to shoot it.
 It was dark when the girls finished shopping and started home, accompanied by the boys.
 When they had crossed the river some one called to the boys to throw up their hands Instead they started to run and George was shot in the back ofsthe head, killing him instantly second shot struck Wayne in the back, mortally wounding him. The girls ran down the railroad track and escaped.
 Martin is said to have barricaded him. self that night in an abandoned coal bank within GOO yards of where the killing was done. He then disappeared In the noun tains and has since been in hiding
 Because of the prominence of the Mar tins it is said practically no efforts have been made to capture him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
DOUBLE KILLING
 IN FEUD SECTION Jealous Lover Kills Rival and Wounds Another Man HIDDEN IN MOUNTAINS ; No Efforts to Capture Murderer Have Been Made Owing to the PromI-
 hence of the Young
 Mans Family.

Inez. Ky, January 9.-(special.)-Ine facts in a double killing which occurreo across the river from the town Of Pres- tonburg, 2S miles north of here' ie" days ago, have become known' despite efforts of almost the entire community to suppress them. Particulars, as they have been obtained, are that Grover Mar fin. 21 years of age, a son of Jael Mar fin. ex-iailer and deputy sheriff Of F1oyd county. became infatuated with Rosa' the 1s-vear-old daughter of B. Hatheld.
 Martin went to Louisville to attend a roedical college and kept up correspond ence with the girl until just before christ mas. when he received letter from her ask,nr that their correspondence cease
 On receipt of the letter Martin returned home. He called on the girl, inquiring her reasons for jilting him. She told him that she had accepted the company of George Hunt, and did not care to receive attentions from two men at the same time
 On January Miss Hatfield and neigh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
ATLANTA MURDER
 FULL OF MYSTERY

Atlanta, January -(Special)-William L. Buck, aged II. owner of coal and wood yard in Marietta street, was mys- teriously shot and killed tonight about 3 o'clock, within 50 yards of his home, 17S Curran street. He was found lying in a gutter, with a bullet wound through the right side, another through his cheek and a third through his hand. He was taken to his home where he died with his wife and two little children by his side. He never regained consciousness. There is no clue to his slayer.
 As soon as possible bloodhounds were secured and immediately struck the true trail It is thought the murderers will be located before morning.
 The motive now is thought to have been robbery
 Later it was believed family troubles led to the tragedy and the police, with the dogs, are still securing the city and surrounding country for a brother@in-law of the dead mans wife. Up to o'clock he had not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Deed of Insane Man.

Iola Tex, January 9.-Becoming suddenly insane this afternoon while standing in front of the lola State bank building, D. c. Stevenson, a prominent citizen, whipped out re- volver and began firing at W. c. Col ston, who was in the act of introducing an acquaintance to Stevenson. The demented man fired three shots, two taking effect. Stevenson turned and Started rapidly toward his home. Joel Miles, a brotheT-in-law of Stevenson, who pursued him, was shot in the left arm. Stevenson then turned the pistol upon himself and fired the remaining charge into his left breast, and he is not expected to live. Colston is seri- ously wounded, but will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Hal Chase Wants Reinstate .,ent.

Cincinnati, January 9.-The application of Hal Chase, the first baseman of the New York American league team for re- instatement in organized baseball was received at the office of the National Baseball commission here today. Chase left the New York team last season for a place with the Pacific Coast league, which is classed as an outlaw organiza- ton, and his application was expected to be acted upon at the recent annual meeting of the commission, and did not reach the body before adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Lono Illness Ends In Suicide.

Athens, Ga., Jnauary 9.-(Special.)- J. R. Cain committed suicide this morning by placing pistol to his fore head and firing, the bullet entering be- tween his eyes, producing instant death. Long illness was the cause. He was about 50 years of age, and was for many years street commissioner. He leaves a widow, son, Joe Cain, who lives in Texas, and daughter and son in Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

and first met Mrs. Chapman when she went to him for treatment lie gave up his practice, according to Attorney Roth, at the request of Mrs. Chapman, and a trip around the worio was nIanned to precede the marriage.
 The trip around the world was aban- doned. says the lawyer. The friendship between pr. Stanley and Mrs. Chap man continued but the daughter and other relatives are said to have been firm in their opposition to the marriage.
 Finally, after pressing his suit con stantly but without avail, Dr. Stanley came to Chicago from New York and placed the matter in the hands of At torney Roth. The filing of the suit fol- lowed. Because of the prominence of both parties, extraordinary efforts were made to keep the proceedings secret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Case Will Be Appealed.

Topeka, January 9.-It was reported tonight that the International liar vester company of America, which was fined $12,000 today for violating Kan sas antitrust laws, will appeal the case to the supreme court of the United States. Today's decision was by the Kansas supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Memorial Day In St. Thomas.

St. Thomas, Dutch West Indies, Jan uary 9.-Funeral services in memory of the earthquake victims in Italy were held here today in the Catholic church. The services were attended by the commander. officers and crew of the Italian cruiser Fiermosca. government officials and for eign representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Three RuraIars Shot.

Cumberland, Md, January 9.-Three burglars were shot today while at tempting to rob the Baltimore and Ohio station and the United States Express office at Frenchs, W. Va, about 16 miles east of here. One of them refused to give his name; tho others say they are William Mitchell of Clarksburg, w. Va, and John Dolb of East Liverpool, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
kina still In Jail.

Boston. January 9-Cardenio F. King, the financial agent convicted two weeks ago of swindling customers, will be compelled to spend Sunday in jail, owing to his inability to furnish bail All but $400O of total of $35,000 bail was available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
Haf a Million for Italians.

New York, January 9.---The totai contribution of this city to the earth quake sufferers of Sicily and Calabria now exceeds $5O0,000. Last night this total was about $20 900 short of $500,- 900; today about $30,0O0 was collected for the relief fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10
order for Panama Railroad.

Washington. January 9.-The Presi- dent today issued an order requiring the use of automatic couplers, ar brakes and handrails on cars on the railroad in Panama as well as the gov ernment reservations in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

We have prevailed on MT. Boardman to remain with us next week. He will be heard from 12 to 6::30. Amuse-U U The atre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

They are jim dandies, those advertised suits at $17.45, worth double the money. Get yourself into one. Varley G. Bauman Clothing Company, 1910 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-10

See those great values in suits! Just listen, S9.45 for one. They are well made and up-to-date. See them. Varley & Bauman Clothing Company, 1910 Third avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
GHAPTER XIV.
AZ UNwELCOME CHANGE

An UNIV ElNOmE Ct1AIN&Es
OF. some moments no words had
broken the silence of the even
ing. Mrs. LAngdon rocked gently
TO and fro. hen eyes bent on the
floor, and Langdon sat in his accus-
toned chair. his head a trifie forward
on his chest, while he pulled occasion
ally upon the pipe.
Suddenly Mrs. Langd0n raised her
eyes, and after staring intently at her
husband said slowly: John, today is
the 18th Of the month"
rs it7' ne returned abseuty.
Yes"
Again there was a pause, during
Which Helen again fell into = mood
OF thoughtfulness.
YES, today IS the 18th she repeated,
land this month has thirty-one days"
I'm other words, we are six days from
the first OF next month"; LanEdon
sighed.
Exactly"
And on the first of ths month the
agent comes for his Tent2"
Yes"
well, Helen" LaUgdon began slow
", what are we 20 do, anyway
There seems 10 be only one thing. d"
was the Hrm reply. Il have thought
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13

Dsrts typevritten. Then I may have
quite job to get some paper
Paper" Miss MillW ard repeated
Yes. autographs Weeden explain
cd. You see we go over the stock
pictures on hand and then have the
name Of the play printed over IT,
Isn't that great idea Betty
laughed.
But how soon could you produce IL.
LanEdon queried.
'In five or six weeks. I am already
booked I'D 70 that time. Is that agree
able 10 yOuY7
YES, perfectly although Lsngdon
did not enthuse greatly.
Then may depend upon you 70 help
me- out st rehearsals?'
You certainly may, and hope We
NAV produce a performance OF Wnlch
we VIII both be proud
-Tcr may rest assured We wiH'
Weeden declared smilingly. But
must 90 back now and make up. Come
out a week from today il possible, Ia
Ike to go over the matter in detail
Could You make it at 10 in the morn
ing?'
YES"
s.Then goodby tin Their"
weeden shook hands and hurried
around TO the stage door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13

But she didn't mean it as it has
turned out John"
Langdon did not reply.
The next day Mrs. Langdon went to
her mothers and arrangements were
quickly made for their coming there
on the first Of the month. Mrs. David
sons manner was most reassuring to
her daughter, and all the latter's fears
for the uupleassntness she dreaded
were quelled.
The days passed quickly, taken up
with the packing Of their furniture and
arrangements for storing il.
LangdOn was Of little help and the Ia
Dor fell entirely upon his wife. He made
one trip to the East End Theater with
Miss Millward as his guide to go over
some arrangements with Weeden, and
returned greatly enthused over the com
ing production Of 1.-THE Spiders Web"
Miss MiIlward, too, was in high spir-
its, and her words OF promise for the
play and the company went tsr toward
helping LangdOn forget the move he
dreaded.
But when the day came and With it
the furniture van Langdon's spirits sud
denly fell again, and he became moody
and Silent. as one piece Of furniture
after another was hurried down the
stairs and loaded on 10 the trucks.
AS the work neared completion and
every sound echoed through the dis
mantled rooms, Langdon called his wife
10 him.
Helen. we came here a happy bride
and groom he said sadly. The hope
we had a few years ago hasn't turned
out TO amount to much, has it2'
mo, but it will, John.
ssYou really think so, Helen? Tell me
81 again, dear"
of course do"
s'Then L am glad. But come now. let
US 60"
The couple slowly nade their way
down the long flights Of stairs baby
hsa been taken to Mrs. DavidsOn's the
day beforehand turned toward the new
home that awaited them.
no one stopped them in the halls 90
bid them good-by, although they had
been on speaking acquaintance with the
other tenants during the years they had
lived there. But these people consider
ately refrained from making their de-
parture any harder than 1t already was
They felt deeply for the young couple
ia their misfortune.
AS they came within sight Of the
Davidson home Mrs. LangdOn caution
cd. Now, John, should anything I'M
pleasant be said. overlook it.. We must
for The present.
yes. 7 know" he returned bitterly.
AS they ascended the wide stone steps
Mrs. Davidson appeared in the doorway
and threw her arms around her daugh-
ter.
IanEdon stood motionless. waiting for
his vife's assistance in leading him into
the house
my dear child" Mrs. Davidson cried.
''rTo think my prophecy has come tTIe"'
IanRdOns face turned white with
rage, and he exclaimed as ne CROPPED
his way toward the voice; $50 this IS
the beginning. is it2 Well, I'll not -
The Continuation Of This story VIII
lie FOund in Tomorrow
Issue Of This Paper.