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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23

gone downtown she decided to sur
prise her. She knew the very thing
to wash. She had heard her say yes
terday when she came home from call
ing and took off that fluffy, pleated
chiffon thing that looked so pretty
around her neck. that she couldn't
wear 1t again until 1t was sent to the
cleaners Then. with q sigh. she had
said: That cleaner gets all OF my
money
How pleased she would be TO find II
all washed, And II shouldn't cost her
mamma a cent So into the little tub
the pretty piece of finery went. and
Dorothy scrubbed IL up and down on
the board until she thought IL was
clean. Then she hung IL up to dry.
She went out to play after while.
and when she came back there were
mamma and Aunt Flo examining her
work. But what were they saying
She couldn't believe her ears.
ITS ruined cried mamma.
II would spank her, scolded Aunt
Flo.
Then she saw II in their hands and
II looked like an old reg. She had.
indeed. ruined IL. How sorry she wasi
And mamma knew she was sorry and
that she hadn't meant to\be naughty
but was only trying 10 help. So she
didn't take Aunt Flo's advice and
spank her. but explained 70 her that
surprises aren't always pleasant
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
SONS SLAYER LAYS
BLAME ON OTHER
CHILDREN
Sam and George Put Mark Up to
Annoy Me About Money Mat
ters," Says Old Mark How
croft in His Cell. '-,s'r~
Hamtramck Farmer Blows Favorite
Childs Head Of With Gun,
Following Quarrel.

~ blame my sons, Sam and George,
for all this trouble" said Mark How
croft. ST., In talking to a Times re-
porter in the Wayne county iail.
Monday morning, about his killing
Mark Howcroft, Jr., his youngest son,
% years old, with a shotgun, shortly
before 10 o'clock Sunday night. Il
am certain that Sam and George have
been putting Mark up to annoyed me
about money matters. They have been
trying every way to get what little
money | have. | also know that liquor
had something to do with making
Mark so quarrelsome on Sunday. he
was away all Saturday night at
dance, and was drinking all day Sun
day. When he came home about 8
o'clock Sunday night, after being
away a couple of hours, he began to
abuse his wife. Finally l told him TO
leave her alone and he turned on me.
I was In my bedroom at the time and
he came in after me. | got down the
shotgun and warned him not to come
near me. He did come, however, and
as he approached me the gun went
off didn't have hold OF the trigger
at the time and think 1t must have
been pulled by my shirt catching on
Ii. was dumbfounded when II went
of and didn't know l had shot Mark
until the smoke cleared away. Mark
was my favorite son and l. wouldn't
have harmed hair In his head Tor
anything. Had he been sober | don't
think he would have acted the way he
did. or late he kept telling me that
Sam and George were at him to get
my property, and on Sunday he kept
at me all day about selling this thing
and that thing.
Everybody knows the trouble
have had with those boys. It's only a
short time ago that | had Sam and
George and their brothersin-law ar
rested on a charge Of stealing over
$4,000 which / had concealed in the
cellar OF my home. About 81 800 OF
the money was returned and l
dropped the prosecution. | never got
the balance OF the missing money, but
| never went any farther In the courts
with the case.
Yes, those boys have made heap
Of trouble for me. Only few years
ago Sam and Herbert were shot by
Mike Heinz when he ordered them out
OF his saloon. The wounds were bad,
but didn't prove fatal. 1t was just the
conduct OF the boys that caused my
wife to commit suicide. One OF the
boys spoke In a most disgrac cful way
TO his poor mother and she went and
swallowed poison"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
IN SOCIETY

The marriage OF Miss Margaret
David, daughter of Mrs. John David,
No. sos Lawndale-ave., to William
Brosowske, was quietly celebrated In
the home of the bride. Saturday, Aug.
6. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. William LObenstein.
o
Pink and white will be the color
scheme OF the decorations for the we'd
ding, Tuesday morning, OF Miss Hazel
A. Hendricks. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Hendricks. No. 1S4 Mars
ton-court, to Adam Seibert. Jr. The
ceremony will be performed in Holy
Rosary church by the Rev. FIR. Van
Antwerp.
O
Musical people In Detroit will be
interested In the announcement OF
the engagement of Miss Margaret
Ruth Mckenzie, formerly well-known
church and concert singer of this city
to Edward Belcher, OF New York
Miss Mckenzie and her mother are
at present in Detroit the guests d
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Woodward. Fol-
some time past Miss Mckenzie has
lived In New York, where she has
been In demand as a concert singer
o.
The marriage of Miss Murtel John
stone Campbell. daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs. George Campbell. to Russell M
Roddick. OF Brantford. Ont, will take
place Wednesday afternoon, Sept. Z
in st. Thomas Episcopal church. A
reception will follow the ceremony II
the home of the brides parents. No
S71 Grand Boulevard west.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23

fore on the stairs. When there had
been no means in sight for breakfast
that morning, he had merely tight
ened his belt and maintained a philo-
sophie calm.
In order 10 get at an inside page.
he folded over the paper and was
sliding q forefnger and thumb down
the margin TO smooth II out. when he
leaned forward suddenly and, tracing
the lines with one finger. read an ad-
sertisement and re-read It:
Rabbits and other game wanted.
highest prices paid.
Say" Mr.. Stubbins exploded. IF
she amt givin' 'em catnip fer des-
sert. Come and see fer yourself
With the paper in his hand. Haw-
kins followed the direction of Mr..
Stubbins' index finger.
Below them, seeming to cast con-
t,nual look OF disapproval at the ram
bling tenement az the top Of which
they were quartered, was a prim, pre-
else little house with a prim, precise
little yard. An entirely prim and
precise little lady was distributing
catnip.
Seen to like it,"
Like it," Mr.. Stubbins tone sharp
IL called attention 10 the inadequacy
OF the comment "Nothin they like
better. Not even rats"
Hawkins eye followed the fire es-
cape as it wound downward. His alb
sorbed smile gave place to an ex-
preston of speculation.
"Umph!" he remarked. They could
climb up that fire escape right into
this room II they wanted to. couldn't
they?"
"In here?" Mr.. Stubbins' eve also
calculated the fire escape. IF they
only would" he breathed. I'D give
EN- catnip now, wouldn't | though,
Say"
He looked round as Hawkins. hat
in hand, moved toward the door.
where you goin'?'
BE back after bit" was the
laconic reply.
The door opened and closed again
A trying day, however, had worn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
NOTICE-ALLEY PAVING
ASSESSMENT.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Aug. 20. 1910.
Paving Notice No. 1O21.

Paving Notice No. 1O21.
To James Bredin, Charles +. Ham
mond. a. +. Sheriff., Trustee, Seeley
Manufacturing Co, The Continental
Casualty Co, and to all other persons
owning, occupying, or otherwise inter-
ested In any OF the IUts and parcels OF
real estate in the local assessment dis
trict established by the Common Coun-
Gil to defray the expenses of grading
and paving the alley within the boun-
daries herein set forth.
The assessment roll has been COM
pleted for defraying the expense or
paving the alley in block bounded by
Fourth and Fifth avenues. Lafayette
boulevard and Fort street west, from
the west curb line of Fourth avenue
to the east curb line of Fifth avenue.
and is now open to inspection at this
office, and will remain in this office for
Ave days from the first publication of
this notice for the inspection OF all
concerned All lots or parcels OF land
AUDITING on, or adjoining the alley so
described. have been assessed for such
Improvement.
The Board OF Assessors will meet on
Tuesday, the 90th day of August, at
o'clock a. m, at their office In the City
Hall, and will remain In session for
period OF six hours 10 hear any person
or persons desiring to object to any as
sessment so made.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
BY JOHN c. NAGEL.
(7s) President.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
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DOROTHY's WASHING.

What do you think Dorothy got for
a present OH her fifth birthday few
weeks ago? Such cunning little
laundry set-a little tub and wash.
board and the dearest little rack to
hang her clothes on!
There never was such a busy little
girl as Dorothy was for few days
Mary Jane and Esmeralda, Jack the
sailor boy and her whole family OF
dolls were kept so clean.
But, after she had done their clothes
all over two or three times, she
thought she would like some different
things to wash. She wanted to do
something useful-something to help
mamma.
One day when her mamma had
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23

One OF the most delightful river
parties OF the season will be. un-
doubtedly, that OF the Detroit Credit
Mems association which will take
place. Tuesday afternoon, to Bots
Blanc. The Sappho will convey the
members of the association, their
ladies and invited guests to the Is
land for evening dinner in the casino,
the boat TO leave the Woodward
ave. dock at $50 o'clock. A musical
program and dancing will be part of
the entertainment provided.
The annual starlight Party" Of the
Adcraft club will be given Tuesday
evening, the boat to leave the Wood
ward-ave. dock at S:15 o'clock Ow-
ing TO the increasing popularity Of the
Adcrafters' annual evening excursion
1t has been found necessary to limit
the sale Of tickets to those persons
holding written invitation from men,
bers. Each member Of the club Is
entitled TO FIVE invitations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
The EVENING STORY
g.

through and darkness had compelled
him to forego his occupation of shoot
ing flies with rubber, when Mr.
Stubbins. as he stretched out his arms
In yawn. heard a returning step In
the hall.
Hawkins, entering, shut the doc
quietly and took from under his arm
bundle done up In newspaper, which
he laid on the table. He undid 1t and
displayed a pile of fragrant catnip.
AS Mr. Stubbins looked on dumbly
he picked up a handful and, going to
the window, spread IL on the top steps
of the fire escape. Other handfuls he
spread lower down.
We'll, that"
Just little scheme" he remarked
shortly.
Mr.. Stubbins knew from experience
that when his associate wished TO be
uncommunicative IL was better to
suppress any prying curiosity.
He merely stared in amaZement
After n bit he picked up his hat
Think I'll see II | can't rustic UP
supper. Friend stood me In fer a
beer and a sandwich at dinner, but
1t wasn't film"
Don't stay long," Hawkins caution.
ed.
Sure not"
But it was broad day as Mr.. Stub.
bins returned up the creaky stairs
He paused at the door and opened II
doubtfully.
WHY
Wine, my boy. wine" he interrupt.
ed Hawkins sharp question. Hardly
drop though. Must have been my
espty stomach. Fellow that was flush
set everybody up and the next thing
| knew | woke up in muddy alley
this morning. = What"
He pointed TO three baskets in one
corner, covered with white cloths.
Rabbits explained Hawkins short.
ly. Uncle In the country sent them
Get those two baskets, we're going
to take them to the market"
why not have one of EN- for
breakfast I'm hungry enough"
No. Er-we'll breakfast later
Hawkins picked up one OF the baskets
hurriedly. Come along"
Several hours later they returned
two comfortable. well-fed diners.
Say. that sirloin was a pippin.
sighed Mr.. Stubbins as he sank into
chair. Your uncle's all to the mus
ta-d. But why don't you let me have
rabbit stew"
II don't like rabbits, told you,
Hawkins snapped.
Yes, yes. So you did" Mr.. Stub
bins leaned out OF the window. Sud
denly his head bobbed excitedly. Say,
there amt one there. Not a one
One WHAT"
Cat. And. say, there's the old lady
a-rummagin round under the house
and a-pokin in every corner. believe
Gee! | believe she's lost em all.
Say, | bet they liked that catnip so
they went huntin' for some more and
forgot to come back"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
CATS!
BY A. M. PERkERsoN.

Mr.. Stubbins leaned out of the win.
dow, one hand resting against the
hre escape, and stared down in won.
dering contemplation at the yard be-
nea/h.
She's feedin' EN- now. Givin' 'em
minced beef as I'm alive. Minced beef
for II cats, and there amt crusts even
fer two humans!'
He again thrust his head and shout.
ders out of the window and glared saw
agely at the feast below.
Hawkins, with his chair propped
against the wall. stoically read a news
paper he had picked up the night be-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
FASHIONS

In embroidered gowns mower de-
signs predominant. but such effects as
wheat and corn stalks are seen, and
even fruit patterns are not unknown.
Jabots are worn again this season.
They are smaller than those worn last
year. The handsomest are made OF
linen trimmed with Irish lace.
Hats OF all shapes and sizes are
seen. They range all the way from the
large Louis XIV. to the small turban.
Black and white are favorite colors
for hats.
There seems to be a great craze
for adding sashes or bows with ends
on some part of the gown where 1t
does not seem to be needed. They
are put on without any rhyme or rea-
son. in the back, at the side. or In
front and one end only Is allowed to
hang.
Lingerie and chiffon costumes in
black and white are possibly the most
striking of any that are being shown
this season. They are fashioned in
manner to give emphasis to the ma
terial and colors both, as part OF the
gown will be made OF one and part
of the other, In equal halves.
The newest belts are rather wide
with round or broad oval buckles. The
smartest novelty is made Of black
patent feather trimmed with gold
lacing.
Satin Is to be much worn in the
fall. Satin hats are quite modish now
Frilled satin toques that set well down
on the head are. the fads OF the mo-
ment.
THEN 1T HAPPENED"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23

Jabots are worn again this season.
They are smaller than those worn last
year. The handsomest are made OF
linen trimmed with Irish lace.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23

In embroidered gowns mower de-
signs predominant. but such effects as
wheat and corn stalks are seen, and
even fruit patterns are not unknown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPOND

Dear Miss Grey-Q) Is II proper
for girl of thirteen TO allow a boy
to walk home with her from an en-
my hair, and how long should my
dresses be? 90 | have graduated
from grammar school, and have taken
up typewriting. Is this best for me,
or should go TO high school?
GOLDEN CURLS.
A-(D II chaperoned by an older
person CD Wear your hair parted.
roll at the sides and in one or two
braids tied With ribbon bows. Your
skirts should reach to a point little
below the knee. CD Since about half
the words in your letter were spelled
incorrectly, advise you TO go on TO
high school IL you want 10 be q type
writer. To be successful In that line
you must know how to spell and pune
tuate accurately.
Dear Miss Grey-After handling
sulphur | sewer on a dress which had
a yoke OF gold lace. The gold turned
black. What can do?
HEARTBRoKEN.
A-The gilt thread can be cleaned
by dipping into a solution OF potas-
SUM cyanide. This Is very poisonous
and must be handled carefully. Get
littlo OF the nearest jeweler or by
stating your case to your druggist.
Better try the solution on your goods
first to see whether II will affect It.
II 1t does not, then sponge the sewed.
In gold thread with the solution and
blot up the moisture with white
hotter
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
RESORTS.
RHEUMATISM and Kidney Troubles

cured easily. quickly and naturally
with Natures Great Remedy, MUD
LAVA Mud Baths. Thousands treated
yearly. Book mailed X. B. KRAMER,
Pres, Kramer. Ind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-23
Struck n Rich Mine.

S. w. Bends, Of Coal City, Ala. says
he struck a perfect mine OF health In
DR.. Kings New Life Pills for they
cured him Of Liver and Kidney
Trouble after IL years of suffering.
They are the best pills on earth for
Constipation, Malaria, Headache.
Dyspepsia, Debility. At f. C. K.nsel,
Central Drug Co., Gray q Worcester.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
CEDAREDGE.
tCedaredge Champion.l ]


Miss Ethel Briggs returned home
from Delta Tuesday to remain a
short time before leaving for school.
The concrete walls Of the Bolton
& Smith building We're finished Mon
day and work is progressing on the
Rogers building.
o. e. Rogers of Leadville has
been at Cedaredge this week look
ing after the work on his new build
ing which was commenced Tuesday.
Tom Roberts cut his hand quite
badly Monday night while butcher
ing. The injured member was given
prompt attention and is now getting
along nicely.
Miss Eva Riggs, who has been
spending the summer on Rogers
mesa, was at Cedaredge Wednesday
visiting her sister, Mrs. Della Hurst
Miss Riggs was enroute home to
Colorado Springs where she has
taught for several years.
While hunting near the sawmill
on Grand mesa, Herbert Webb shot
himself in the foot. The bullet, a
22-callibre, first struck the eye OF
his shoe, causing it to glance and
inflict a flesh wound about two and
half inches long. The wound is
healing nicely and he is beginning
to get around again.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02

gress there. The company is doing
some extensive developing this sea-
son which will add greatly to the
value of the system. The Aldrich
BROTHERS and a force of seven men
and teams are at work raising the
dam of the Horse Park reservoir To-
Gated on the Mesa county side and
designed to furnish water equal TO
the natural flow which is run to this
side of the mountain. Leon McCor-
mick has just completed about 1000
feet of drainage ditch which will
carry water into the lake for stor-
age. The company is also planning
other improvements this season.
Cedaredge Champion.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
HOTCHKISS.
North Fork Times.J

lNOTtn IlfHeS.J
Mayor Duke and wife. and Jean,
left Tuesday for Cheyenne, to at
tend the Frontier Day meeting.
Mrs. Claire Hotchkiss and son
went to Delta Tuesday for a few
days visit with her friend, Mrs. Rus
sell Hauser.
Mrs. Frank White of Redlands
mesa, was in town Tuesday to have
the doctor remove needle from her
foot which broke of when she step
ped on it. Although the physician
was unable to remove the piece, he
says there will be no bad results.
Bert Wallace is now busy at work
on Mr.. Wilson's new residence on
Orchard street, which is going to
add great deal to that already pop
ular residence street. That the
house will be well built goes with
out saying, for Bert has the reputa-
ton of being the best carpenter in
the North Fork valley, and deserv-
es the well earned reputation.
C. S. Konchal, of the Timse, was
"edded Thursday at the home of
Thomas Blackwell, to Miss Felicia
Romanowska, of Lemberg, Austria,
who arrived from Denver on the
evening train. The ceremony was
witnessed by a crowd of young la
dies who had gathered at the Black
well home. Mrs. Konchal is a high
ly accomplished musician, having
studied piano at the Vienna conserv-
atory of music, from which she grad
uated with the highest honors and
received a grand prize. She studied
vocal with the great Francesca Lam
perti in Milan, Italy. until finish
ed artist, and for several years
was prima donna of the leading
Italian Grand Opera.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
DELTA COUNTY NEWS
Happenings of Interest
In the Different Sections
PAONIA.
[Paonia Newspaper


Miss Clark of Delta, came up last
Tuesday and at present is day oper-
ator for the Colorado Telephone Co.,
at this station. Mr.. Cline, also in
the employ of the company, came up
the same evening on business.
Announcements are out for the
marriage of Michael Powers of Bone
mesa, and Miss Mary Peterson, for
merly of Denver, but now living near
here on a ranch. The ceremony will
take place September 1, after which
the young couple will take a short
wedding journey, and they will then
be at home to their friends on Bone
mesa, where Mr.. Powers has recent
ly purchased a fruit ranch.
The wedding of Miss Lutte NJ. Ed
wards, daughter of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Ed
wards of this city, and Elwood l..
Peters, who has many friends in Pao-
MIA, was solemnized at the Christ
ian manse in Salt Lake City, last
Wednesday evening, August II, 49,
10, at o'clock, Rev. Charles Neel
officiating. The young people will
make their home in that city where
Mr.. Peters is engaged in business.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
CRAWFORD.
ICrawford Chronicle. ]

w. w. Stithem had a stroke of
paralysis at Delta last week, and is
very i'll at this writing. His brother
J. A. is nursing him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, who have
been visiting o. C. Cox and family
for the past month, left here last
Thursday for California We would
not be surprised to see them return
and locate here in the future.
A large number of stockholders
of the Crawford-Clipper Ditch Co..
went up the Smith fork Sunday to
locate reservoir sites. They propose
to build a number of reservoirs. and
this will make their water right sec
ond to none. Ike Wallace is said to
have very desirable site for a res
ervoir, and this will be inspected to-
gether with several other PROPOSE
tions. We believe this to be a move
In the right direction and there is
no reason why any of the Smith
fork country should be shy on water
even in the dryest season, there be-
ing millions of gallons going to
waste each spring.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02
Dana Conservatory Of Music
CLIFFORD E. DANA Director
Delta, Colorado
Hillman Building

Hilman Building Delta Colorado
A high grade school for serious students.
Courses in Piano. Voice, Violin and Harmony
Pupils may begin any time but urged to enter the
beginning of the school to have the advantage of
the free class lessons
The Fall term begins September 5th.
Pupils should register possible be assured of
convenient lesson hours.
The Delta independent., 1910-09-02

improvements at Leon Lake.
Last Saturday James McHugh. Or
vel Taylor and the writer. went to
Leon Lake for the purpose of look
Ing over the work which .s. In pro
New-York tribune., 1910-12-20
ODD ITEMS IN EXPENSE BILL
Pepsin Tablets, Cologne, Quinine
Pills, Etc, Used in Senate.
Iron The Tribune Bureau I

u.
Washington, Dec 19.-Pepsin tablets and
bronlo seltzer to sooth the Senator's d-
gestion, cough drops and horehound drops
to clear the Senators throats. quinine pills
by the thousand, and other things to cure
the Senators colds-these and many other
safeguards of the health of the dignified
Upper House are listed in the annual ex-
penSe account of the Senate made public
today in the report of Secretary Bennett.
There are other things more suggestive of
q lady's boudoir, such as cologne by the
gallon, and violet extract by the ounce
for use in the bathroom of the Senate of
flee building; tonic to keep the hair from
falling out and tablets to allay legislative
headaches. Here and there is an item for
a pound or two of snuff, just sufficient to
maintain the ancient custom.
The entire expense account of the Senate
for the year ending July l, 1910, was s2,012.-
374, according to the report The Senate's
expense in the inauguration ceremonies was
s22, 600 For salaries and mileage of Sen
investigation of the Ballinger-Pinchot con-
troversy, as given in the report. was SIS, S44.
The bill of the stenographers alone for re-
porting the proceedings of the committee
was s3,0SS and single witness from Alaska
was paid S5Sl.