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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Cass Benton. deputy register OF
deeds under Otto Stoll is showing
some comparative figures calculated
to boost Stolls candidacy. The figures
show that the average cost of record
ing deeds and mortgages during the
six months, ending Sept. 80. was 50
cents each, as compared with $1.S4
in 1903. For all papers, the average
cost was "a cents, or 81 less than
seven years ago. For the six months
mentioned the Office cost the taxpay-
ers just $16755, while in some past
years, the deficit has run up as high
as $4,000 a year The office en-
ploys two less clerks than 1t did In
1903.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Congressman Denby's chances OF vic
tory have been materially weakened
by the visit of A. c. Rankin, the iron
molder orator" who presented such
a sorry spectacle in the Light Guard
armory, Thursday night DENLY s
friends are good and sore, while
Chairman Knox, of the Republican
state central committee, makes no eff
fort to conceal his disgust. The gen
eral feeling is that the national com
mittee, which apparently is still con
trolled by the stand-pat crowd, hand
ed the state committee and DENLY a
lemon when they assigned Rankin to
speak in Michigan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

way / sell goods I almost give them
away. We don't need TO be I'm business
/ at all. you know. for father Il rich"
My brother bought a stove from
purchased. The one they delivered was
not the kind he looked at In the store
and bought. but much cheaper stove.
Gro he Continued Monday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29
PROGRESS
IS ENUNC|ATED
BY PINCHOT
Tells Board of Commerce That Party
Ties Are Slipping Of and People
Are Demanding Government for
Human Welfare.
"Payne-Aldrich Tariff Was Made by
Servants Of Special Privilege for
Benefit of Masters"

Clifford Pinchot. former chief for
ester OF the United States, now head
OF the National Conservation Con.
gress. arrived in Detroit at noon on
Friday and was met at the Brush-st.
station by President Abner Z. Larned
OF the Board OF Commerce. He was a
guest OF the board at a noon luncheon
In the Hotel Pontchartrain.
Mr. Pinchot was introduced by Mr..
Larned. 1t was planned to have Ed
win DENLY and Frank f. Doremus,
Republican and Democratic candi.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

William b. Thompson will be elect
ed mayor by a majority of from TO-
600 to $4,000" said John Nagel,
chairman OF the Democratic city and
county committee, Friday. AS to
the county, the result is problemati-
cal, but are going to put up a great
fight"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29
Knees Became Stiff
r,v. Year. Of severe Rheumatism

Five Years Of Severe Rheumatism
The cure OF Henry J. Goldstein, u
Barton st, Boston, Mass, Is another
victory by Hoods Sarsapartlla This
rreat medicine has succeeded In many
cases where others have utterly fail
ed Mr. Goldsteln says: Il sunered
from rheumatism hve years; IL kept
afing pain Ny knees would become
atm as steel I tried many medicines
! without relief, then took Hoods Sar-
eaparilla, soon felt much better, ann
now consider myself entirely cured.
recommend Hood's"
Oct a. today IN usual liquid form oF
ohocolated tablets called sarsataba.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

William B. Thompson's itinerary.
Thursday night. took him into the
Eighth ward. where he was born.
raised, married and still resides. He
was greeted Familiarity as "Bill" when
he appeared at a meeting In A. G.
Luycks furniture store, No. GOA Mich
igan-ave In his speech here he said:
Il was born on Twelfth-st.. married
on Twelfth-st., and eight young
Thompsons were born there after
wards" He put in a good word for
John ]. Schultz and w c. Houghton.
the Democratic candidates for alder
men In the Eighth ward. Without
mentioning Owens by name, Mr..
Thompson clearly had his opponent
for the mayoralty in mind when he
said. at two OF the meetings: Think
a man ought TO be a success In his
own business before he tries for pub
lie ONCE" He also stated that he has
paid taxes for 30 years and owns his
own home
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Ex.Gov. Yates, OF Illinois, will
speak in Menominee, Monday night,
and in st. Johns, Tuesday evening. In
the interest of the Republican state
tiOEcf
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Proctor X. Owens invaded the
enemy's country, Thursday night,
when he addressed a large meeting
in restaurant at Sixth and Abbott
SITS. The place is in the second pre-
cinct of the Sixth ward, a strongly
Democratic locality, and the audience
contained many Democrats. owens
was advised by his friends not to say
anything about Thompson. but he
disregarded their advice, and assail-
ed his opponent as a tax-dodger, and
accused him of having used his Of
fetal position to build up a little
Tammany" Congressman DENLY and
Aid. Thompson and Field were among
the other speakers. Ray Mahon pre-
sided.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Business-hke s'rintfng. No fuss ana
no feathers The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times PrfhtlnE &C.. 10
John R-st. Main ltss or City a1ak
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel
Richard I. Lawson sailed into" Proc
tor X. Owens, the Republican candi-
date for mayor, In vigorous fashion in
meeting in Hari-Gari hall. No IS
Thirty-ffth-st., Thursday night He
took Owens severely to task for The
manner in which the latter had used
the letters OF recommendation, given
him by prominent Democrats and
others. when he was seeking a job in
Colorado, for campaign purposes. He
challenged Owens TO name the town
In Colorado, and the prominent bank
that offered him a position as attor-
ney at $4,000 a year, and to name
the man that offered him $4,000 to
withdraw from the Republican ticket
after he had been nominated. An
other question he called on Owens to
answer, is: did you seek an in
dorsement from the Wayne circuit
judges, such as those that have been
published, and was that Endorsement
refused" Lawson came back at
Owens charge that William B. Thomp-
son Is trying to ride two horses in
this campaign by declaring that Owens
has tried to ride three. Hes been a
Prohibitiopist, Democrat, and now a
Republican, said Lawson. IF he's
defeated next month, suppose he'll
be out on the Populist ticket two
years hence"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

rapidly away, and that a better time
Is coming. when the people Will con-
troll
believe the people must protect
themselves against the special inter-
ests in state and nation alike; that
they can best protect themselves Dy
porations operating across state lines;
and that the great special interests
must not be permitted 10 take refuge
from, all control by spectously raising
the issue OF states rights.
/ believe that our laws and institu-
tons should be planned. made and
changed solely as the necessities, ad-
vantages. and difficulties OF the people
require. and not for the benefit or the
special interests.
All Servants of People.
believe that presidents, cabinets,
law-ma kers, officials, and judges are
hold office for the beneft OF no spe-
cial class or political party. but solely
for the benefit OF the people; and that
they may Justly be held responsible by
the people for what they do.
/ believe that our local, state, and
national governments can ana should
be run as honestly and efficiently as
any well-managed private business;
that they should be free from partisan
political Interference; and that more
should be done by the people acting
through the government for their own
protection. instruction. and assistance
rather than less
l believe that the people OF the Unit
ed States have the right, and can be
trusted. to decide and direct how their
own property and their own affairs
shall be handled.
l believe that the people have rights
in all natural resources even when
privately owned; and that these re-
sources must be managed and used not
for private advantage alone, but like
wise so as TO promote and not TO en-
danger the common good. Those which
still remain in the hands OF the people
should be kept there. and should be
developed and administered for the
benefit OF us all
For Conservation.
l believe that no man has a right TO
waste or freely monopolize any neces-
sary OF life. like coal. oil. timber, or
water power: and that the people have
the right and the duty TO prevent the
wasteful or destructive use OF any ma
tural resource.
| believe that this generation OF Am
orleans are the heirs OF the past and
the trustees OF the future, and that
they are In honor and In duty bound
TO leave this country TO their children
better than they found II.
l believe that this should be gov
erpment by men for human welfare,
and not government by money Tor
profit; and that II is better TO help
poor man make a living than TO help
rich man make more money.
The foregoing statement is not my
own confession OF belief. 1t does not
creed. For example. l believe in the
principle of the initiative and referen-
DUN, but in my judgment the people
OF the United States have not yet
reached a conclusion upon that point.
So with the short ballot; the commits
sion form OF government for cities,
and many other questions. / have not
attempted to state my own platform.
but rather the position which i be-
lieve the largest number or voters
throughout the country hold today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29
Party Ties slipping on.

I believe that the old party ties are
slipping OF. that the progressives In
both parties are the true representa-
tives Of their parties and OF the people I.
a stronger motive with the people than
partizan success.
I believe that the people have lost
confidence In congress- because con-
gress as a whole no longer represents
the people Who elect it, but the spe-
cial Interests who control IL
I believe that Cannon and Aldrich,
and all they represent, are passing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29


The Democratic state central COM
mittee has dug up report or the
expenses of the game and fish war
den for the fiscal year ending June 80.
1909. and are handing out copies OF
II "for what 1t Is worth" One item
in particular has excited the interest
Of Chairman Shields. Paul II. King,
now secretary of the Republican state
central committee. is credited with
S383.66 salary from this department.
The report of the auditor-general for
1909 shows that Mr.. King drew $1,4SO
as clerk of the house the same year.
YES, | do recall having done some
special work for the game and fish
wardens department, after the adj
journment OF the legislature one year,
but II seems to me that was some
years ago." says Mr.. King.
Mayor Breitmeyer made his first ap-
pearance in a political gathering in
the present campaign at the North
End Taft clubs tent meeting, Thurs
day night. He was called on for a
speech and was greeted with hearty
applause. which brought this CON-
ment from him: During my cam
paign two years ago, 1t was said many
time, and l guess II was true. that
some of the boys were hired to stand
I'm the back and make the applause
Tonight that is not the case. The
mayor defended his administration,
but said he was glad to retire. He
spoke Of the city's clean streets and
the numerous improvements that had
been made in the various city depart
ments. adding: II don't believe peo-
pie should try to tell you they can
give you these things for nothing
There1l come a time when you'll want
man to tell you the truth The TEL
low who can tell the biggest lies, gets
the most support nowadays"
Philip T. Colgrove, OF Hastings,
Mich. raked I.awton T. Hemans and
Frank E. Doremus over the Goals at
the last of the North End Taft CLUBS
tent meetings, Tuesday night he
charged that the Democratic candl-
date for governor. who is now preach
ing economy, voted to increase the
salaries OF state officers when he was
a member of the constitutional con-
vention. And he wanted the hgures
placed higher than the Republicans
finally decided was proper he added.
Colgrove declared that Mr.. Doremus'
even II elected. could do nothing In
congress, with the Republicans In con-
troll OF both houses and Republican
president in the White House.
Rondeau Bunnell, chairman OF the
Republican city committee, Is out
with a statement in which he takeS
issue with some of the statements
| made by William B. Thompson and
Chairman John Nagel, OF the Demo
cratic city committee In reply TO
Mr.. Thompson's statement that he
brought about the belt-line West War
rem service. Bunnell says the former
tried in every way to prevent the
passage of the ordinance providing
| for this service and left the signing
| Of Il to Aid. Rose. as acting mayor.
Bunnell explains that when Proctor
owens, the other evening, spoke Of
, Thompson's water board investiga-
ton. he meant the department OF
public works. He also charges that
Thompson has misquoted owens in
some of his speeches.
|
Busiuess-nke s'rinsfnE. No fuss ana
/ no feathers The plain, neat kind that
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-29

7 had dealings with them over a rug,
and such time ! had over IL. ] picked
out a nice rug at f25. When ! came
dow nstairs from the rug room to make
"a payment on the rug, one OF the head
men said TO me: Are you a new
cuytomerY / said i was Well" said
the head man I'VE won't sell you that
rug; 10 won't keep its color; the clerk
who sold IL TO you Is a new one. You
go upstairs and pick out another rug"
Well. I picked out another rug at
S25 They were to send II TO my home,
but ! never got the rug bought. The
one they sent was much smaller than
the one I bought. l went down to the
store TO complain. was mad. all
right. The man I complained TO said
was Just a little excited and would be
all right when / cooled Off. He actu-
ally insulted me by turning the cleo
trio fan on me. / managed to hold my
temper and was allowed to pick out
another rug. This time I was induced
TO buy one at s27. took IL. more 10
get out OF their store than anything
else The rug was certainly not worth
the money but I made no further com
plaint I'm glad to see that The Times
IL going after them. Give II to them
good and plenty They ought TO be
shown up. They don't do business on
the square The last fcllcw who waited
on me said he was a son OF the pro.
priet0r. While he was selling me tbe
rus he said; Dad gives me ats for the
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22
Independent Pickle Dish
Seasoned With Stolen Spices.
wAeoIsn.

There's q heap O. things I me.tice
AZ I journey through tn years.
Ar one O. them is ths-that facts,
Don't justify our fears:
TIL things we worry most about.
An fret about. an dread,
Amt half as bad as what we thought
When all is done an said.
Most ev'ry lection time we hear
What things will come to pass,
Unless some fellow gets his way
Who. nlled with wind an gas,
Predicts tn world will surely end
II we don't back his game:
But, somehow, I've observed, tn world
Just wags on much tn same!
We mortals amt so tarnel big.
That when we set an sigh.
Th' sun. an moon. an all the stars.
Set down an wonder why
Men say some highfalutin' things,
When bent on chasin' fame.
But this old world I've noticed goes
A waggin' much tn same!
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22

And makes you independent of the rent collector.
Puts end to dozen small expenses that make
up a sum that prevents anything being left out of
your yearly income. The best and safest invest
ment in Delta County today is Lots in the
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22
. esee*e*~~~~~~~~~~~>
A BIG BARGAIN.

Fruit farm of 33 acres in the
heart Of the famous Surface Creek
fruit region of Delta county-must
be sold by May first. Ideally loca-
ted one mile and a quarter from the
thriving little town OF Austin. on
the Denver and Rio Grande, and
seven miles from Delta. the county
seat. quarter of mile from the
Cory store and post office. Two fruit
associations and n canning factory
ded school within half a mile.
Eight acres bearing orchard, $50
standard apple trees, 2s5 peach trees
mainly Elbertas. 35 apricot trees. 20
pear trees. IA prune trees, $50 con-
cord grape vines. twelve acres small
trees. Ten acres fine land besides
easily capable of putting under wa
ter. Complete water system in course
OF construction. will be completed by
the owner. carrying mountain water
to house. barn. poultry yards and
lawn. Farm Is all fenced with wo-
ven wire. Small house. barn, chick
en- houses with six yards. Five
shares water affording supply ample
FOR irrigation. goes with the farm.
SURFACE CREEK REALTY CO.,
DELTA. COLORADO
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22
Little Waste.

Good scheme to get dressmakers
to manage farms. If they conduct
them on present styles there'l be
no waist. 4 's
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22
chanees for Practice.

Chances for Practice.
you found the people In Europe DO.
lite and obliging. did you not?" "Oh.
yes" answered Mrs. Cumrox. Every
thing possible is done for the com.
fort of American tourists. Even the
shops print their signs in foreign Ian
guages. and you have no idea how the
custom helps you in your studiss."
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22

Bronson-I tell you, a bald head is
expensive.
Woodson-In what way?
Bronson-In many ways. For In
stance, when | used to go to the the
ater could sit anywhere. Now I
have to sit in the front row or attract
attention.
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22

SURFACE CREEK REALTY CO.,
DELTA. COLORADO
The Delta independent., 1910-04-22

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Evening journal., 1910-05-24
STATE HORSES
In DOVER MEET
New Kent County Track to
Open on Monday With
Four Fast Events
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

OHt1laA ~ III AfN AsNAAN0 oOOHAANAAA
DOVER, May 24.-The greatest
days racing seen in or near Dover
since the balmy days of the old Della
ware State Fair, is being arranged for
Memorial Day, at the opening of the
new Dover Driving Park of the Dover
Racing Association.
All the peninsula horses participat-
ing are expected to arrive in Dover
from their local stables by noon so
as to join the horse show parade"
which will proceed over Dover's paved
streets and thence to the park. At the
park. Boyers orchestra will play,
while the following program is on:
Class A. Trotters.
S. M. Harrington, Dover, enters
Florence Wilkes"
Daniel NJ. Cassons. Dover, enters
Jack Donnell"
E. L. Saunders. Greensboro, enters
Hero"
Harry Daley. Templevine. enters
Bolton X"
Class B. Trotters.
Nathan Moore. Dover. enters DAISY
NJ"
J. H. Jones. woodside. enters
Helen"
Harry Mcdaniel Dover. senters
| George A."
DR.. ]. r. Kuhns, Dover, enters RED
Hal"
George f. Jones, Dover, enters
| Frank r"
Class c. PAGERS and Trotters.
]. NJ. Pepper. Dover, enters "Borel.'
Emory Scotten, Dover, enters "Sey-
mour."
Mrs. c. l.. Paige, Dover, enters
Marion NJ"
Class D. General.
John Slaughter, whitehall enters
"Arley"
jackson Snow, Leipsic. enters Char
| ley"
Henry Fennimore, Leipsic. enters
Maggie Murrell."
Theodore Carrow, Whitehall, enters
Hazel"
Evening journal., 1910-05-24
FIELD MEET TO
SHOW SOME STARS

The first annual meet Of the Irish
American Association will be held at
Horse Show Park on Saturday after
noon, June 25.
The meet is sanctioned by the
Amateur Athletic Union, and the fol-
lowing events open to all registered
athletes will be contested.
100 yards handicap, 22O yards. 440
yard. $50 yards, one mile. five miles,
100 yards novice. scratch, mile run
novice, scratch, running broad jump,
handicap. running high jump handi-
cap, one mile relay handicap.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will
be given in each event, inclnding relay.
Diamond medals and ten prizes will
be given in FIVE mile run. Gold SOU
venir medals will be given to all COM
petitors.
Entrance fee will be 25 cents per
entry Entries close Saturday. June
is, with Allen A. Kerr, No. 1904 Chest
nut street and F. IT. Donohue, Irish
American Association, No. sos French
street. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1910-05-24
GOLF ENTRIES
CLOSE TONIGHT
Middle Atlantic Tourney to be
Played Here Thursday,
Friday and Saturday

Entries for the championship tourna-
ment Of the Middle Atlantic Golf Associa-
ton TO be held on the Wilmington Coun-
try Club course on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. will close at the Country Club
tonight. Golfers from Wilmington. Balti-
more, Washington and Richmond viii
compete.
The schedule follows:
May 26, a. m.-Qualifvng round, at
IS holes. medal play. Best sixteen scores
to qualify for the championship. Second
sixteen TO qualify for the Cub Cup. Third
sixteen to qualify for Players Cup. Ad-
ditional sixteens as entries may warrant.
Low score prize for best qualifying round,
team trophy.
May 26, . p. m.-First round for cham
pionship. players and added sixteen cups
IS holes. Match play. Eight players defeat
ed in each sixteen 10 continue for consola-
tion prizes.
May q. 10 a. m.-Second round for
championship. Club. Players and added
sixteen cups. First round for Consolation
Cups.
May q, go p. m.-Semi- finals for Cham
pionship. Club. Players and added six
teen cups and Consolation Cup.
May %. 1880 a. m.-First round fol
finals for Championship. Club. Players
and added sixteen cups aud finals for Con,
ISOLATION Cups.
May 2s, 2SO p. m.-compietion Of finals
for Championship, Club, Players anC
added sixteen cups. All day competition
for handicap prizes at IS holes. Media
play.
The winner OF the tournament will b'
the champion OF the association for th'
year. have possession Of the championship
trophy. which viii be marked with hi
name, and will also receive prize.
Evening journal., 1910-05-24

Hope Pluvius won't score more shut
outs.
900
The fans are being convinced that
their are some live teams in the set.
900
Devenny continues TO prove himself
q peppery catchr.
900
Ball players wouldn't break their
legs sliding if they slid right" said the
oid-timer. "It's when they wait too
long before making the slide that they
get hurt"
0-0-0
Burke is playing fine ball for the Mil
lionaires.
zearfoss goes right ahead spilling the
joke stuff.
Traynor will hold what livestock he
has for at least another game. That
bunch ought TO make good
0--0-O
Sorry Mr.. Crouch could not get in
with his assortment of trimmings.
900
Lewis and Devenny have been play
ing together for years and they are
going faster now than ever.
900
Chase makes lots of noise when coach
ing. but attends strictly to business,
J with no horseplay and no unsports-
Evening journal., 1910-05-24

The best third baseman in the set. -
what they say Of Wingate at River
view. Well-we won't say IL.
Has 1t occurred to you that Balmy
Grhith has not yet had occasion to
swim the creek
0-O-0
We think dupont was rather con-
siderate Of the Brookwood boys.
That now famous umbrella had its
inning for fair
II Riverview really was cooked by
gas, Brookwood must have been stewed-
00-0
Cheer up bugs. we're to have big do-
ing both Saturday and Monday. Get
seats early.
$500
Algard would burn up his set if hs
could whale the bulb Just a triae bet
ter.
0-O-0
Charlie Lucas is another old and
heady player who is proving fast
enough for the set
900
Bugs who have been asking what Is
the matter with Brookwood win get
fast games for their answer shortly
O-0-0
Foolish question No. 4,254S97 ,ooos
! Did DUPONT VIM"
0-0--0
And now for a tail-ender Let's see-
o, Yes. the comet.
Evening journal., 1910-05-24

poned because Of wet grounds, and that
he, MCGOWAN. so declared. McGowan
points out that the Highland Hillside man
ayers agreed TO postpone their game
which was to have been played on the
same ground. and he cannot understand
Why Tinsman should set up claim for
his game after three cap aims, including
the home teams captain. had agreed to
postpone the games scheduled for the
grounds. because of the muddy field.