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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
VICTIMS WIDOW
ASKS FOR MONEY
Mrs. Mark Howcroft Makes Vain
Appeal To Father-in-Law Who
Slew Her Husband.

The funeral OF Mark Howcroft, Jr..
the young man killed by his father
after a quarrel In his home in Ham
tramck, Sunday night, takes place
from the residence Of brotherin-law,
August Blaess, on the Seven-Mile road,
Wednesday afternoon. Although neigh
bors have removed the traces OF the
tragedy, Mrs. Howcroft, the victims
widow, said she could not bear to go
back to the place.
Mrs. Howcroft was in Justice De
Claws court when her father-in-law
was arraigned, Tuesday afternoon. She
and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Zirbel, Wis
tied the old man in Jail earlier in
vain attempt to get him to give ner
some money said to be due her nus
band on a farm partnership. she de-
clared that she was penniless and lad
no money with which to bury her nus
band or buy clothes for the funeral.
The children are wondering what
became of $3.50 which the old man
"a said TO have had in his pocket
before the fatal quarrel. When ne
was searched in the Jail, only 40
cents was found on him.
Attorney James A. Robinson filed
a petition in the probate court Tues
day afternoon, on behalf OF some OF
the children, asking that special
administrators be appointed for the
old mans estate.
Howcroft has selected Allan III.
Frazer as his counsel. Frazer was
not notified in time to be present at
the arraignment, Tuesday, but will
be on hand at the prisoners examina-
ton next Monday morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
Nomination Vor Governor Still n
Doubt.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 24.-Mayo<
Dahlman has demanded recount q
all the votes cast in the recent Demo
cratic state primaries and Is mailin9
affldayits to every county seat = 60
count in the thirteen counties -
manded by Gov. Shallenberger beGn4
yesterday and the Dahlman recol1
is expected to start In the other c0u.
ties this week. Until this recount g.
over. which will take at least w.
II will not be known who Is the ne
inec for governor. W
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
WILL ELECT PRESIDENT.
Nicaragua VIII Chose Chief Executive
BY Popular Vote.

MANAGUA, Aug. 24.-In a lengthy
decree issued yesterday Jose Dolores
Estrada, who temporarily assumed the
reins Of government when President
Madriz vacated his Office and fed the
country, gives full recognition to the
provisional government formed at
Bluefields last year with his brother,
Gen. Juan Estrada, as president. In
doing so, however, he stipulates that
a regular election be held within SIX
months.
The decree also names the members
OF a commission, the duty OF which
will be to draw up and have signed
by the hostile factions, permanent
treaty of peace.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
600 F|DE Eighth
Still m|ss||
A0RT'HlVEs|
No Definite News 4 1ee6l
Men Who Started OF -
Destructive Flames "a ~
west ForsstR
They Have Bean lGisalng It
and II = Feared ~
Have Pszishsd &

BUTTE Mont, Aug. 3l.--No O.
news has been received a. 70 @
of the 600 men who left The
Falls four das ago to light The
fires and who are believed ~
persisted. The report was broo1
julius Barney. who arrived ~ IN
yesterday from Thompson.
The 600 men," said Barney,
been gone four days, during 81
nothing had been heard from q
Bushnell feared all were dead M
left Thompson. A wall Of ma n
high. was sweeping In from tn ~
The zoe inhabitants Of Thoupoo4
packed all their effects. propefo
fee. 81
Thompson also houses many t.
gees. From White Pine. M6
Burke, Idaho, and from many "a
points they have come tramp1n Y
men, women and children. hliofo1|
heartbroken and pannileas.
The flames jump fivc miles III
times and spread with incOnoe&v0(
rapidity. Nothing can be done n
the 600 men who are now mioc
nor can news of their whereob0
be learned"
Gen. Norris has ordered out 4
companies Of the Montana nafiQ1
guard to assist In lighting ton!
fires. NJ
Nearly the whole Panhandle Of 4
no, timbered mountain country, ~
fire and it Is possible that 400 4
sons may have persisted. Uni
States Forest Supervisor w. =. NJ
gle has not heard from 500 Of
men who were In the buring wo(
and he fears they have perished. 4
other loss Of life il estimated
| loo.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
Hoke Smith Leads For Nominate

Hoke Smith Leaus For NVWIhdtIoH'
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 24.-Early re-
turns from the Democratic primaries
yesterday indicated a hard race be-
tween Gov. Joseph NJ Brown, and ex-
Gov. Hoke Smith. for the gubernator-
ial nomination, with Smith In the lead
and gaining steadily. Smith carried
Fulton county, including the city Of
Atlanta by $50 majority. Late returns
from the eighth district indicated that
Congressman William M. Howard was
running slightly behind s. ]. Tribble.
Tribbles campaign was based on How
ards alleged alignment In favor of the
Cannon rules when the house was or
g9nized last December
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
ADRIAN NEVER HAD
SMITHS EQUAL
ADRIAN TIMES.
Touching Tribute Is Paid To Well
Known Politician Who Ended His
Life in Newberry Asylum.
ADRIAN TIMES.

ADRIAN, Aug. 24.-Musing for
moment upon the melancholy ending
of the strenuous life or Doc. A. w.
Smith. who ended his life in the
asylum at Newberry, the Adrian
Times says:
"Of all that splendid coterie of
local politicians who made Lenawee
county famous In the councils of the
state three or four decades ago, when
Alfred w. Smith, as a bright coun-
try lad, was learning the rudiments
OF politics, as a game and fine art,
scarcely one remains. All, save
very few who have retired from the
strife, arr gone and mother earth
has taken them within her kindly
bosoms Some died full of years and
honors, while death claimed others
In the very prime of life. The pace
was too swift and they broke down
be meath the burden.
Since the Republican party came
into power In 1861, eight citizens have
held the Office of postmaster In
Adrian prior to the present incumbent
They were:
Chas. Redfeld. appointed in
1861.
VIM. A. Whitney, appointed in
1869.
Jerome H. Fee. appointed in
1873.
Willard Stearns, appointed in
1886.
KIM. Humphrey, appointed in
1889.
Len Hoch, appointed in 1893.
A. w. Smith, appointed In 1897.
Frank e. Priddy, appointed in
1902.
"Of these eight only one, Capt. ]. II.
Fee, is living. Five OF the eight were
newspaper men, one a lawyer. one a
druggist and one made politics his
chief occupation. Six were Republic
ans and two Democrats. Capt. Fee
held the office longer than any other
postmaster and was not excelled by
any In popularity.
DOC. Smith took charge Of the post
office under conditions of exceeding
difficulty and made good. Contrary to
the expectations of many, he proved
capable, vigiiant, obliging and popular
with all employees and most patrons.
Though essentially politician, he
conducted that newly developed civil
service office according to the strict
letter of the law. He kept II out OF
politics and thereby won the good
will of all parties. People could not
help liking Doc. Smith and they will
not soon forget his genial, happy
greeting and his hearty good humor
even when things went wrong. Adrian
never had another like him."
MEssENGER-MAIN OR CITY-3s0.
Eat your sunday dinner I'm Bohemia
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
GIRL SLAYER IS FREED.
Mamie Mclaughlin Shot and kl'leo
Man Who Betrayed Her.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 24.--With
the unwritten law as her plea, Mamie
Mclaughlin, is years old, charged
with killing Hugh Smith yesterdays
was declared not guilty by the Jury.
The girl said she killed smith De-
cause he had betrayed her. smith
was a politician and saloonkeeper.
The girl, who Is an orphan. was sup
ported by the Era club, and Organise
ton of New Orleans women. ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
HELD FOR MICHIGAN OFFICERS.
Man Jailed In New York Said to Have
Broken Jail In Marshall.

NE WYORK, Aug. 24.--The Brook
lyn police have in custody Francisco.
Rcosono. alias Benedicto Richiech,
whom the Michigan authorities are
said to want for jail-breaking at Mar
shall. Mich, together with Emilio
Gamardi. Gamardi Is In prison In Buff
"a 'r||
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
WOMAN KILLS SELF.
Becomes Despondent When Refused
Permission to Attend Homecoming.

LANSING. Mich, Aug. 24.-Mrs.
Sarah Curtis, aged so years, killed her
self yesterday, by swallowing chloro-
form. having become respondent at
the action of her relatives, who, on
account of her age, did not want her
to attend a homecoming meeting at
Howell, where she had planned to go
with her two sisters who were visit
ing her.
Mrs. Curtis was quite feeble.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
DIES FROM INJURIES.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug. "a
dspeciaD-Leon L. Spaulding, whe
was burned by gasoline explosion
two days ago that killed VIM. ~
Nichols, of Detroit. died yesterday
afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24
WOMAN is BURNED TO DEATH

TECUMSEH, Mich, Aug. 24.-Mrs.
Robert Stretch, one Of the Oldest and
best known residents of Tecumseh,
was burned to death yesterday after
noon, when the tank OF gasoline
stove exploded and set fire to her
clothing. She was about 70 years OF
age
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24

ST. LOUIS. Aug. z-.-The national
convention of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles Is in session in this city.
State Senator Thomas f. Grady,
the Tammany leader, and now the
vice-president of the Eagles and can
didate for the presidency, backed by
the eastern delegates, has one big
fight on his hands to capture that
honor. for the western men, led by
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24

MEssENGER--MAIN OR CITY-3so.
Eat your Sunday dinner I'm Bohemia
at the Fairfax. Music. Fish and
Chicken, soc. M. 1892.
Erodss RafsuEa
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-24

Commercial Credit Co. Ratings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
DOUBLE HEADER
 NEWFIELD, MONDAY WITH NEW BRITAINS

Manager McCann today cornplste1 arrangements for a twin bill here oz Monday with Dan O'[eiFs Aviator4 from New Britain, the club Tjt1 whom the Mechanics went into tl9 for second place, by losing to <oTts< ampton yesterday. Since OTeD too1 hold of the Cubans. they have en< joyed wonderful spUrt c3iTDo519 from the bottom till now they ars tied for second. They have met with no let up to date. though the slump which always follows such play is about due. Though the Mechanics have been losing games which t6eT ought not have done. there are nanT fans who hope to see the return to that batting form of July when tna team was leading the league in sIus< ging. The boys at that time showed they had it. There is no reason WnJ they should not start the music at and moment. If the string snaps, t17 league leadership is bound to cnanSs before many moons. They'll have c1 get started at once. as the pe1naHs pursuit is over two weeks from fo~ day.
 The first game will start at o'cIocE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
TOW RATES TO THE WEST
 VIA LEHIGH VALLEY R. R.

During the last of August and a part of September, there will be low one way colonist rates in effect, via Lehigh Valley Railroad, to all com mon California points, also points in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Also, during the month of September, there are low rates to San Francisco, round trip, account Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo, and to Los Angeles in October, account American Bankers Association meet ing.
 In addition the Lehigh Valley R.. R. announces very low rates to Mia gara Falls, account Labor Day, and to Toronto, August 31st.
 The reduced rates to the Pacific Coast referred to give every privilege as to diverse routes and stop-overs that are accorded on the usual high CT priced ticket. The Yellowstone, Canadian Rockies, Colorado, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, can be in- cIuded in any of these tickets.
 The Lehigh Valley R. R. has be- come identified in the mind of the travelling public as the scenic line from the East to the West, the views through Mauch Chunk, (the "Swit- zerland of America") and Wyoming Valley being considered the equal to scenery which people travel thou sancs of miles to see.
 Fpu information as to exact rates from your city, train service, etc, can b. obtained by calling on or writing N. W. Pringle, New England Passenger Agent. B Church St, New Haven, Conn. CPhone 1140)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK.

Tomorrow-Hartford at Waterbury, Springfield at New Haven.
 Monday-HartfOrd at New Haven, New Britain at Bridgeport, @, Hol- yoke at Waterbury, Springfield at Northampton.
 Tuesday-Northampt at Hartford, New Haven at New Britain, Holyoke at Springfield, Bridgeport at Water bury. j wedresday-Hartford at Holyoke, Bridgeport at New Britain @, New Haven at Springfield, Waterbury at Northampton
 Thursday-Hartford at Bridgeport New Britain at Northampton, Water bury at Holyoke. Springfield at New Haven.
 Friday-Springfield at Hartford, New Britain at Holyoke, Northampton at New Haven, Waterbury at Bridge port.
 Saturday-New Britain at Hartford (2). Holyoke at Springfield CD, New Haven at Waterbury, Northampton at Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
LOST ONE, TIED ONE.
Mechanics Seem to Have Lost
 Art of Winning
Especial to Farmerl


 Northampton, Aug. 27.-In the slam bang affairs in Luby's lot here yes- terday, Gene McCann's pretenders could not bring a win. They dropped the first, a batting slaughter, 8-7, and tied the second A. The nightcap was called at the end of the fifth as Um- pire Nallin decided that he was get ting hungry and that it was too dark to play. They day was very raw for baseball, especially at this season of the year, a stiff breeze which demand ed the constant use of sweater jack cts, blowing across the field.
 In the first game, the Mechanics could make runs, and the Larks also could make the same. Bridgeport would take the jump, the Larks com ing right back, tieing 1t up. This state of affairs remained the same un- til the ninth, when the Larks showed the winning run across. Conditions were exactly the same in the night cap, if the visitors grabbed a few runs, the Larks would do the same.
 Jakey Volk, who was given try out by McCann during the Spring practice started the work for the visi- tors. He was bothered by the stiff breezes and could not get his south paw breakers working right. Ivor Swanson took up the burden in the eigth inning the Lark at that time being two runs to the good. Swanson worked out the five inning route for the Mechanics in the second. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
OBITUARY

Many sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral services this aft- ernoon, held at 2:30 o'clock over tns remains of Rebecca A., widow of Capt. Walter s. Hotchkiss, from the resi- dence of her daughter. Mrs. Frank1iD Sherwood, 393 Laurel avenue, Rev. F. A. Dillingham;, pastor of the Unfver~ salisti church, conducting the seFvicsss Interment was in Lakevfew cemetery
 The funeral of John O. Simon vas held yesterday from his late home in Federal street at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Her. mann c. Weimer, pastor Of the Ger~ man Reformed church, conducting the services. Delegations from 5teuben lodge, I. 0. O. F., and of HumbosdE Stamm, U O. R. M, escorted the re- mains to their last resting place in Park cemetery, where the rituals of both orders were carried out. Ths bearers were John J. Rouss. Henry B. KoI1mannsperger and Adam Geist of Steuben lodge, and Frederick Mueller August Tesch and Frederick Anton oE Humboldt Stamrn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
HISTORIES OF
 HEROES NOT SET
 DOWN IN WRITING
Tribute Paid to Humber Dead
 of Revolutionary War at Meet ing of WOman'S Relief Corps

The Woman's Relief Corps, No. B, found the air of Grand Army Hall sultry, Thursday, their day of meet ing. The members enjoyed the usual routine of ritual and business. A committee was appointed by the for the corps of which Miss Sarah E.. Boudren was the chairman
 Among the general orders from the State Department was the notice of the 18th national convention of the W R. C., to be held at Atlantic 1910. The Connecticut headquarters of the w R. c. was to De estab- l1shed at Hotel Islesworth.
 A reception of Connecticut State officers will be given at the same hotel. Wednesday evening-Connccti- cut numbers 49 corps-3,276 mem bers in good standing. Connecticut $334.50, also for relief other than money $235.75.
 Heroes of the Revolutionary War" were discussed. Remarks on the subject were confined to the brave men with unwritten necroIo- gies who have burial stones, besides many with no stones, whose ashes repOse in the burial plots of Strat- ford, Bridgeport, and Fairfield. Their names are printed each year and their grave is honored with a flag by the Sons of the American Revolu- tfon. Mrs. James Smith gave a very interesting account in the life of Gen. Knox, who was from her native town of Glastonbury.
 Mrs. George A. Mussey of the FA Stearns Corps of Spencer, Mass, was present and gave a brief outline of her corps. She is now a resident of Fairfield and will probably attend the Elias Howe Relief Corps
 The next meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps will be held Sept 8, when more definite plans of the G. A. R., w. Rl C., and $. of V. will be gwen out to the members desifous of attending the encampment at At lantic City, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
Another chance lost.
 Tied with the Aviators.


 Two games today in Springfield.
 This Volk is the youngster from South Norwalk whom Manager Me Cam gave a try-out at the beginning of the season. He is a southpaw and has been bothering all the clubs visit ing his home town for the present sea- son. He made a recent record when he shut out his opponents for g in- nings without a run. The opposing clubs included the Danbury Independ ents, McNulty Bros. of New York, and others.
 pitchers to work. There was a stiff wind blowing across the Northampton Driving Park, making good play inn possible. It was a day not unlike one of the openers, when the players would be more at home around the big stove.
 President Tracy states that this is his last season as the head of the league, and says that he positively will not accept a, nomination. There is some talk of making James H. o'Rourke, now that he has no interests in any club, and because of the great fight he has made in the interests of the organization. it's president. ORourke would make an ideal execu- tive.-Holyoke TeIegram) Teller of Springfield is leading the O'Rourke boom.
 Owner Jim Clarkin of Hartford sug- gests the name of Conny Danaher, for mer owner of the New Haven club, as president of the league for next sea- son. Clarkin says the Meriden law yer is no mans man and that he knows baseball law from the beginning to end. There is also a possibility of Vice President A. B. Taylor assuming the chair. Taylor is a former mayor of Chicopee, Mass. and has been vice pres ident for several years Tracy retires at the end Of this year which winds up at the annual meeting on Oct IT in Springfield.
 Hartford, Holyoke and Waterbury are having a little scrap over who is\ to is scheduled to play in Waterbury Mon day and therefore takes it for granted that the game, as Monday games have been in the past, will be advanced. Manager Finn has arranged to have Hartford present. Owner Wrinkler of Holyoke says he will bring his team to Waterbury to play.
 Bridgeport is still slipping and un- less something is done mighty soon, the once famous Mechanic crew will be left at the post.
 Bill Nea1on who was with New Haven at the beginning of the season and then canned has caught on with Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
ONCE MORE BEACH
 DOES NOT FLY

Stanley Y. Beach of New York and Stratford, found his Bleriot monoplane had been so badly shaken up in its trip to Cosey Beach yesterday that it was out of the question to attempt the flight he had expected to make for the benefit of the thousands who gath cred at the annual Cosey Beach day celebration.
 Beachs machine under the guidance of two experienced mechanicians was hauled from Stratford to Cosey Beach on rollers. It was found however that the wings had been somewhat loosened, impairing the stability of the machine and that the engine was not as nearly perfectly attuned as Beach would like it before trying to fly
 He is confident that this machine will make satisfactory flights, and ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
PRESIDENT WILL SPEND SUNDAY IN DUBLIN
 WITH HIS FAMILY.
fsneciaI fronn ITnifed Press

Special from United Press.1
 Beverly, Aug. 27-President Taft went over to the Myopfa golf links today where he played golf with Captain Archibald Butt. his military aide. Af- ter luncheon the President and Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Louise Moore, Mrs Taft's sister, will leave for Dub~ lin, N H., where they will be t79 guests over Sunday of Secretary of toef Treasury Franklin MacVeagh. Ths President is anticipating pleasant motor trip and will arrive at Dublin late this afternoon.
 The Presidents letter to Congress man W. B. MacKin1ey of the Repub- lican Congressional committee fs in book form today and will be released Monday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
GOSSIP OF THE GAME

He supplants Cosy Dolan, dropped for the second time this season
 Harry Moves played his first game with Holyoke yesterday against New Haven. He made a good start gather ing homer and a single.
 Yesterday was the Mechanics last appearance at Northampton. The clubs have one more game to play. that in this city next Saturday. The Larks have been most fortunate in their games with the Mechanics, the series now standing eight and eight, with one tie.
 It took two hours and quarter to finish the first game, while one hour and fifteen minutes had been consum- ed in the curtailed engagement.
 Hi Ladd remarked on leaving the Hamp grounds yesterday, "We'll fin ish this next spring"
 The Cubs humbled the Giants again yesterday, this time 3-1 The Cubs scoring was all accomplished on cir cult clouts, Schulte gathering two and Joe Tinker one
 Cincinnati, Aug. 27-It was learned today from an authoritative source that deal will probably be made by Brooklyn and Cincinnati within a few days by which Lobert and Mitchell will go to Brooklyn in exchange for Lenox and Burch. Griffith has not been satisfied with Lobert and needs a third baseman. Lenox is said to be dissatisfied in Brooklyn, Burch will fill in with the Reds as good utility man, Griffith being satisfied with Me Cabe's work in right field. The men will not go to their new berths until next season.
 Two new corners in the major leagues are likely this year to head their respective pitching ranks-Rur- sell Ford, of the New York High flanders, and King" Cole of the Cb' cago Cubs. Ford was slated to pitch against the White Sox today when he was expected to turn in his ] victory of the year. He has lost but six games all year. Coles record is even more glittering, seventeen vic centage of $50. Cole pitched few games at the flag end of last season, but is really counted a 1910 product. New York fans have not yet had a chance to see Cole in action for Manager Chance has been bit chary of using his twirler against the Giants. Not in many seasons have two youngsters shown such stuff as these two. Berger of Brooklyn. Cleveland and Vaughan of the High flanders have all done great work but their records fall short of those of the two finds" Either man would easily bring s10,000 it is predicted, if put on the black.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-27
BOXING

New York, Aug. 27.-The Iaurels of Jack Johnson are in no danger of being lifted by either Tom Overby or Morris Harris, two negro heavy weights who scrapped last night at the National Sporting Club, in the opinion of those who saw the bout. Overby, a. Wilkesbarre product, look ed every inch and pound a cham pionship possibility-until he got into the ring. Then his smaller Phi1a- delphia antagonist began handing him things until in the second round, on his third trip to the floor, Overby decided to stay out" The big negro was wholly lacking in science.