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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
THIEF GETS TWO YEARS.
Abraham Miller Given Term in House
of Correction.

Abraham Miller. alias Herman Rat
sky, who "sneaked" about $500 worth
Of silk out OF the Newcomb- Endicott
Co g store in a suit case, making sew
eral trips before he was discovered,
was sentenced to not less than two
years in the House OF Correction by
Judge Phelan, Tuesday morning, with
the recommendation that he be releas'
ed at the end of that time. The max
|imum penalty Is five years for his
|offense.
Although Miller is only 20 years old
The has long criminal record. His
criminal occupation" In the archives
|of the New York police department, Is
Eriven as that OF general thief. He
has served two terms In Sing Sing,
one in Elmira, one in the King s
|county penitentiary, in Pennsylvania;
one in Charlestown, Mass. and one OF
|30 days In the Detroit House Of Cor
ERECTION.
Harry Redman, tried on charge OF
Abraham Silverstein with q
4 life Aug So, With intent TO kill, and
convicted of simple assault and bat
|tery. was given the limit by Judge
Phelan, 80 days In the House OF Cor
ERECTION, without the alternative OF a
fine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
ADMITS SHE SHOT HUSBAND.
Philadelphia Woman Says She
Wounded Him In Self-Defense.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Marie LAGER Clapp, wife of Herbert
Mason Clapp, the wealthy clubman,
now In ST. Joseph's hospital with a
bullet wound in his back, today con-
fessed to the police that she deliber-
'ately shot her husband to protect
herself.
Her signed confession Is now In
the hands of Capt Souder.
The statement sets aside the first
story told by Mrs. Clapp In which
she is alleged to have declared that
Clapp was shot while the two were
struggling for possession OF the re-
yolver
The confession bears out the ac-
count of the shooting told by Clapp
upon his cot In the hospital. yester-
day. in the presenc oef his wife. but
transforms the motive from one or
malice to -self-defeRse.--
Il shot him before / thought
didn't intend to Kill the man. only
wanted to fix him so that he couldn't
hurt me-" Is the climax OF the wo-
mans statement
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14

required by the Department OF Public
Works in and during the year ending
Jan. 81, 1912. In accordance with speci-
cations on Ale In the office Of tho
Department OF Public Works
Bidders will indorse on outside Of
envelope containing proposal the kind
OF material bid upon.
Bidders are required to file a ceru-
fed bank check In the sum OF $500
with the Department OF Public Works
before the proposals are opened, con-
ditioned that should they be FOUND 70
be the lowest bidders they Will within
FIVE days after being awarded the con-
tract by the Department. enter into
contract with good and sufncient
sureties. for faithful performances or
contract.
Checks and proposals 20 be placed
in separate envelopes
The right TO reject any or al pro-
posalR Is expressly reserved.
4OI7 HAARER.
tS9n Commissioner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Detroit. December lS. 1910.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
STAKES AND STRIPS.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office OF the Department OF Public
Works. Detroit, Mich. until Monday.
December 10, 1910, at 20 O'Clock "a. m.
standard time. at which time and place
they will be opened, for furnishing and
delivering in the stake-room In the City
Hall basement all the oak stakes AMI
white pine strips that may be required
and ordered by the Department of Pub
lie Works, In and during the year end
ing January 81. 1912, according TO the
specifications on file In this office.
Bidders will indorsc on outside OF
envelope containing bid. Bid for fur
nishing stakes and strips"
Bidders are required 10 file GER
titled bank check in the sum OF 500.
with the Department OF Public Works
before the proposals are opened condi-
toned that should they be found to b.
the lowest bidders they will. within
five days after being awarded the con-
tract by the Department. enter into q
contract, with good and sufficient sure
ties for faithful performance ef-eet4-
tract.
The right to reject any or all pro.
posals is expressly reserved.
40l9 j. J. HAARER
(22S) Commissioner.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
RUG SwlndIer At Work.

A smooth young man seems to be
trying to work new racket" on
rug dealers. Just what 1t Is has not
been figured out yet, but 1t would be
a good idea for dealers and house.
holders to be careful in dealing In
rugs just now. AS far as it has been
worked ii has not been successful.
The young man calls at rug store
selects a fine piece Of carpet and or
ders 1t delivered to some one whose
credit is good, changing the initials
slightly. 1t is believed that his game
ia to call after the rug has been de-
livered representing himself as an
employe of the rug Arm, claim that
it has been sent to the wrong address
and take 1t away with him. So far
those who have received rugs in this
mysterious manner have sent them
back directly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
TO SUCCEED JUDGE TAYLER.
u. G. Denman VIII Probably Take
Place Of Late Jurist.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-Author-
|itative information today indicates
that a number Of Ohio Republicans
|are soon 10 be rewarded with govern
|ment jobs by President Taft.
II is expected that Carmi Thomp-
Eson, at present secretary OF state OF
ohio, will be made assistant secretary
|of the interior In place of Jesse VIII
son. Wade Ellis, formerly state chair
man, will be placed in some federal
lob, not yet determined. 1t seems like
liz that U. G.. Denman will probably
succeed to the judgship in the north
ern Ohio district, made vacant recent
|ly by the death Of Judge Tayler
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
DETROIT q oNToNAGoN MINERAL
LAND CO.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant
10 a resolution passed at a meeting or
the directors of the Detroit & Ontona-
gon Mineral Land Co, Oct. rs, 1910. at
the presidents office, Detroit, Mich. the
interests or shares represented by tho
certificates OF said company here and
after specified have been forfeited for
non-payment OF the assessment of Is
cents per share. levied March 16. 1910.
and payable on or before April %, 1919.
and said shares. or so much thereof as
shall be necessary to pay said assess
ment with interest thereon from April
20, 1910. and the expense OF sale and
the collection OF same, will be sold TO
the highest bidder at the. office of X. NJ
| Chamberlain. president. ais Moffat
! building, Detroit, Mich. on Dec. %.
| 1910, at IL o'clock noon, unless pre-.
/ yiously redeemed by payment thereof
4 with Interest and expenses 10 w. 9.
/ Johnson. secretary treasqrer. at his Of
/ flee. No 1925 Majestic building. Detroit.
Mich The certificates to be sold are:
! Numbers 42S. 4s9. $50. 52l; S22. .; S2S, e2t -
sob $40 531 and the unsold resldues OF
numbers 244. s24. 396. 3e7. s9s. 4ss eoz
r. NJ Chamberlain. secretary
w C Johnson. Treasurer
Detroit. Nov ~. 1910
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
dept. OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Detroit. December 10. 1910.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
CINDERS.

Sealed proposals will, he received AT
the office OF the Department OF Public
Works, Detroit. Mich until Monday
December 10 1910. at 20 o'clock a. m,
standard time, SO which time and place
they will be opened for furnishing and
delivering from date OF contract until
January ~. 1912, 5000 cubic yards.
more or less. OF cinders for sidewalk
foundation purposes said cinders to be
delivered on the Jobs throughout the
city at times. places and In quantities
as may be ordered and directed by said
Department: cindefs must he coarse.
s.44e-tFe-.-+f+.tHiFt ashes
loan or other foreign matter.
Bidders VIII submit "A sample or the
| Cinders they propose TO furnish along
with their bids.
! Bidders must indorss on outside OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Popular Copyright
Fiction at SOC

Arizona Nights, by Stewart Edward
White.
Beverly of Graustark, by George
Barr McCutcheon
The Bishops Emerslds, by Hough-
ton Townley.
The Black Bag, by Louis Joseph
Vance.
The BiaHed Trail, by Stewart Ed
ward White.
Brewster's Millions, by George Barr
McCutcheon.
COwartlice Court, by George Barr
McCutcheon.
The Daughter OF Anderson Crow, by
George Barr McCutcheon
Doctor Luke Of Labrador, by Nor
man Duncan.
Emma Lou, by George Madden Mar
tin.
The Firing Line, by Robert w.
Chambers.
Jewel, a Chapter I'm Her Life, by
Clara Louise Burnham.
Jewels Story Book, by Clara Louise
Burnham.
Lavender and Old Lace, by Myrtle
Reed
The Lion and the Mouse, by Klein
and Hornblow.
The Man I'm Lower Ten, by Mary
Roberts Rinehart
A Million Minute, by Hudson
Douglas.
Morals of Marcus Ordeyne, by WILL
lam ]. Locke.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
This Christmas Sale
of Nomen's Umbrellas

Favors the man who Is seeking
something acceptable to her 1t
favors him in securing quality that
will give good service; 1t favors him
from an economy standpoint, too;
and 1t also favors him In an almost I'M
limited number to choose from.
Besides these two special lots we
show q very extensive line of UNI
brellas for both men and women and
canes for men in many exclusive de-
signs and fashionable effects at any
price up to $4,000.
Special lot of Women's Silk and
Linen Umbrellas with fancy pearl,
horn and mission handles, CT 10
worth $3.50 and $500. at. y i. -
Special lot Of Women's Umbrellas
covered with fine Union silk, with
handles Of gold, silver, pearl and horn.
The regular values OF these will run
from $3.50 to $500-sale d. 90
price. choice ..............S Z.0S
Ground Floor-Rear Center Aisle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14

envelope containing Dlu the N
material bid upon -,
Bidders are required TO file CERT
with thr Department OF Public Works
before the proposals are opened, condi-
toned that should they be tound 10
be the lowest bidders they VIII with
in Ave DAYS after being a"arueu tiie
contract by the Department, enter into
a contract. with good and SUFFICIENT
sureties. for faithful performance OF
contract.
Checks and proposals 10 be placed on
separate envelopes.
The right to reject any or all pro-
posals is expressly reserved.
IOi8 j. j. HAARER
(225) Commissioners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
ORDINANCE NO. 3O3.

AN ORDINANCE changing the name
of Collins street to Elmwood avenue.
Ii is hereby ordained by the people
Of the City OF Detroit:
Section 1 That the name OF the
street and highway heretofore known
as Collins street is hereby changed
and shall hereafter be known and de-
slgnated as Elmwood avenue .,,.
Sec. 2 This ordinance phall take
Immediate effect
Approved Nov 10, 1910.
PHILIP BREITMEYER
Attast. Mayor.
CHARLES A. NICHOLS.
(22gl City Clerk.
(Onicial papers please copy)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Lad Perlshes In Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-. Dec. 13.-As a
result of a fire that completely de.
stroyed the children's home here,
Ralph Barnes. z, is dead today and
several others Of AZ inmates are seri.
ously III from exposure. The Barnes
/ oy was burned to death after the
others had been carried from the
building.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
DePT. OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Detroit. Dec 10. 1910.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
PAVING CEMENT.

sealed proposals Will be received at
afaea-af -the-Dep artInent- OIL EnnLlS
Works Detroit. Mich, until Monuas =
pee 10 1910, at 10 o'clock "a. m. stand
ord time at which time and place they
will be opened. for furnishing all the
having cement cor tar) that may De
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
MRS. G. q. sELLARps DEAD.

pEERFIELD, Mich, Dec. lS.-tSpe-
cia. Mrs. G. b. Sellards, wife of a
Deerfield physician, died this morning
ut Harper hospital Detroit, after a
critical operation. She was about 80
years old and leaves sister, Mrs.
Groom. OF Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
RAILROADS SCORE VICTORY
BY COMMISSIONERS DECISION
Commerce Officials Decide Demurrase
Charges Can Be imposed On
Private Cars

WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-The rail
roads scored notable victory today
when the interstate commerce com
mission decided that they have the
right To impose such demurrage
charges on private cars as they see
fit.
The right was contested by the
Proctor Il Gamble Soap Co. OF Gin
cinnati, which owns about 500 oil tank
cars used by the railroads. In what
was virtually test case against the
Cincinnati. Hamilton q Dayton and
other railroad companies. Tie soap
manufacturers objected specifically to
the demurrage charges which are INT
posed on private cars standing ON pri-
vate tracks until they are being un-
loaded. II was argued that 10 force
car owners to remove their freight In
order to escape paying storage. was
Unfair in that no benefit could come
either TO the public or the carrier
through such unnecessary labor"
The railroads contended they used
private cars as a favor to their own
ers. Once having been placed In SER
vice, car ceases to be private they
said. until II reached its owners pri-
vate tracks empty.
The commission ruled that rail-
roads, not being forced TO use private
cars. might impose such conditions as
they saw At in return for consenting
TO use them and that any demurrage
charges imposed must be paid.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Children's Books
in Holly Boxes
at Csc Each

Some OF the titles are:
Alice in Wonderland.
Uncle Toms Cabin.
Mother Goose Rhymes.
Stevenson's Childs Garden OF
Verses.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Andersen's Fairy Tales. etc.
Other Popular Books for Chill
dren
Billy Whiskers at 75c each.
Buster Brown. Happy Hooligan.
etc. at soc each.
The Motor Boys Series. the Rover
Boys Series and Dorothy Dale Ser
les, at soc each.
Peter Rabbit, Robber Kitten,
Foolish Fox, etc.--wee books for
wee people-at Csc each.
Chattetbox for 1910. soc.
buttons Holiday Annual, d.
Caldwelrs Annual. 81.
Children's Rag Books. washa bic
and fast colors, at Zoe TO 81 each.
Kids OF Many Colors, soc each.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Mrs. Taft's Aunt Dead.

DECATUR, Ills. Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Hannah II. Jack, an aunt of Mrs. Will
liam II. Taft, died at the home OF her
daughter here early today OF pneu-
monia. Mrs. Jack was in her nine
-tfe&hr year--------
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14

immediate effect
Approved Oct. 19, 1910
PHILIP BREITMEYER,
Attest: Mayor.
CHARLES A. NICHOLS.
t22S) City Clerk
(Onicial papers please copy)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Choose the Books You Want for
Xmas While the Assortment is Great

or will have choosing
but OF priced limited We
will
right What diversity books
subject and phase of literature Books wish
We
something This
OF the first floor. A stairway exhibits
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND BOJLEN ARDS.
SEA WALL

Job Printing Done HiEht' 'hss
Printing Co., No. 10 Jonh N-st' NA'
Main 1925. or CITY Ass.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14

ycb Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co., No. Is John R-st Call
Main ltss. or City s3sb.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Pictures That Appeal to
Your Taste and Sense
of EcOnOmV

Often you see a picture that suits
you, but the cost is high or you are
willing to pay good price but fail
to find the proper subject. More than
ever before we have succeeded this
season In bringing together a grand
showing of pictures combining broad
ness Of selection and points of
economy. Many subjects by noted
masters have been reproduced In the
highest of artistic reproductions a.
prices which are remarkably low.
Artistic picture framing Is great
feature with us. We urge you TO
bring the pictures now that you want
framed for Christmas.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-14
Opera GlaSses--A Charm
ing Gift

Here is a gift that will prove
source OF pleasure and satisfaction
not only for the present but for the
years to come. To be Of service the
lenses Of opera glasses must be the
very best. Ours are all thoroughly
tested. You can select whatever
mounting you fancy, as our showing
is unusually large, while the prices
are very modest.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
In the Nevada ChanCery Court

Roxie Wynn. Plaintiff
  Maj Tor Wynn, Defendant
 WARNING ORDER The defendant above named is hereby warned to appear in this court within 30 days from this date and answer the above complaint of the above named plaintiff This Nov 1, 1910. r, E.. MURRAH
 Chancery Clerk
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
LOSS PUT AT S6,5O0,O00
Stockholder of Illinois Central Files Car-Repsir Graft Suit and
 Bames Directors.

Chicago, H., Dec 1.-The total amount of which the Illinois Central was mulcted through alleged car re- pair frauds was fixed at $6,500,O00 in the declaration of suit to recover filed by Mrs. Jennie Edgar, a stock holder in the railroad company.
 The defendants named are: James T. Hsrshan, Cornelius Vanderbilt R. w. De Forest, R. s. Lovett, John Ja- cob Astor. J. ogden Armous. Charles A. Peabody, John c. Shedd, AleXan, der H. Hackstaf, Walter Luttgen, John w. Auchincloss and Robert W. Goelet
 The declaration asserts the defend ant directors failed to perform their duties and exercise their supervisory powers over business affairs of the railroad
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
BALL06AIST IS DROWNED
AFTER DROPPING INTO SEA BIG BAG SAILS AWAY. Carries Two Survivors From Munich to Scotland and Lands Them
 Unharmed.

London, Dec. GA balloon owned by the International Ballooning club of Munich, which rose from that city Saturday and moved first in the direc, tion of Switzerland, landed near Kirk wall, county of Orkney, Scotland, aft CT wild flight across the North sea- during which one of the three aero nauts, Herr Metzger, was drowned.
 After sailing to the southwest for a time the balloon took northern course and was driven toward the British isles by furious gale. Sunday morning the balloon struck the sea and huge wave swooped over the basket. Metzger was carried away and drowned.
 His companions clung to their craft, which, further frightened, ascended again and drifted over the Orkney islands, where successful descent was made. The surviving aeronauts. Disler and Joerdene, were unharmed.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
GIRL GETS VAST ESTATE
J. K. BARkER'S DAUGHTER ONE
 OF RICHEST WOMEN.
Only Fourteen Years old She Cemes Into Possession Of Thirty Millions
 --Calied "H Home Girl"

Chicago, Doc. 7.-John H. Barker beQuesthed $30, 100000, his entire for tune, to his daughter, Catherine, four teen years old. She Is the richest girl or unmarried woman in the country, probably, and one of the wealthiest in the world.
 Thirty million dollars is at least double the fortune of Miss Helen Gould of New York and three times that of Miss Jennie Crocker of San Francisco. By the time Miss Barker comes of age her wealth will have in- creased vastly. Her fathers will made a trust and savings bank her guardian and manager of her estate. However, those who know Miss Barker best say money can not spoil her" One called her a home girl"
 John n. Barker was a son of the founder of the Haskell-Barker Car company at Michigan City, Ind. Not long ago he gave the husband of his favorite niece s50,000 to stop smoking cigarettes.
 Miss Catherine's mother died last June. Up to that time the girl attend ed a private school in Detroit. Since then a trusted friend of the Barker family has been Miss Catherine's s guide. Her education Is being con- pleted under governesses.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
WOULDSORT I'M MIGRATION
Board Asks Waiving of Sentiment in Making Restrictions and Urges
 Economic Measures.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 7.-Senti- mental considerations in restricting immigration should be waived in lieu of the economic problems arising from adverse effects on wages and living conditions which the many aliens have had in recent years by their entry into basic industries, ac- cording to the final report of the i'm migration commission transmitted to congress. The commission unanimous ly urges the restriction of unskilled labor immigration.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
COTTON MEN INDICTED
j. 4. Patten and Others Charged With ConspirIng to Violate Law In
 Monopolizing Commerce..

New York, Dec. 7.-James A. Pat ten of Chicago, Eugene Scales of Tsx- as. William P. Brown of New Orleans and others have been indicted again by federal grand jury, charged with conspiring to monopolize interstate commerce in available cotton during the last four months of the crop year ending September 10, 1910.
 The accused, with their counsel, ap' peared before Judge Hough in the criminal branch of the United States district court and entered tentative pleas of not guilty. They have until December 1S to demur, and arguments will be heard on the third Monday in January.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
COUNTY OFFICER SHORT
Retirement of Treasurer Brings Tan gled Affairs to Surface-Turns
 Over Real Estate.

Danville, H., Dec. 7.-Whcn H. H. Whitlock, retiring county treasurer, turned over his office to his successor O. B. Wysong, it became publicly known that he had reported himself short S37, ,552.04, and he had notified his attorney and bondsMen of the tan gled affairs.
 Whitlock turned over all of his real estate, consisting of eleven pieces of city property, which the bondsmen ap- praised at $32 oOO, and all of his life insurance, amounting to $11 1000. He stated his financial condition was due to bad Investments, together with the expenses of. several campaigns.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07

Bfxs. Fred Croms of Alanson, Mich. never give their children anything else. These are only a few among thousands of women.
 bottle of any nearby druggist, for they have all sold it for generation, but if you want to test it on your child first send your address to pr. Caldwell and he bottle.
 pr. Caldwell does not feel that the purchase of his remedy ends his obli- gation. He has specialized in stomach, liver and bowel diseases for over forty years and will be pleased to give the reader any advice on the subject free of charge. All are welcome to write or the free sample address him pr. " B Caldwell. 407 Caldwell building, Monticello. Ill.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-12-07
One Way of Saving
 a Baby Free to ny

The mother does not live who would not do all in her power to keep her child healthy, but often she does not know how So when doctor of standing points the way all can afford to listen.
 It is an accepted fact that nine out of ten of the troubles of infants and chil- dren is intestinal. You notice it by the fact that the child is constipated, it belches, is peevish and cries. Don't give a remedy that contains an opate, because the child will get in the habit of needing it, and don't become alarmed and run at once for a doctor.
 Try a scientific laxative first. Give a small dose of Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, the remedy that is intended for the use of children. It is mild. gentle and non- griping The remedy is absolutely pure and is guaranteed in every particular. Mrs. Toomey of Emingsville, Pa, and