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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01
CANDLE IoNITns CORPSE.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Aug. L-while
the body OF Michael Dempsey. an aged
mar of Avoca, reposed on a bier at his
home. a candle on a nearby table
ignited a lace curtain. which In turn
set fire to the body and before the blaze
could be extinguished the body was
burned to . crisp.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01

Newark, N. J.
Dear Uncle Jack-I would like to be-
come a member of the STAR Juvenile
Humane Society. I have a little dog.
Her name is Daisy. I am very kind
to her and all other animals. If you
will please send me a button I will
always remain a member of your So
ciety. Yours truly, ANNA POLLAK.
Ill West street, age IL.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01
LETTERS RECEIVED.

The following are a few of the many
letters received by Uncle Jack from
children who wish to join the STAR
unlnesSae Humane Society and be KIND
dumb animaIss
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01

West Orange, N. J..
Dear Uncle Jack-I would like to be-
come a member OF the STAR Juvenile
Humane Society. 1 will try very hard
to be kind to all dumb animals. I
have a dear kitty. Some of the boys
throw stones at her. but I pet her and
she purrs. l love all animals. Please
send me a button. Hoping to find my
letter In he paper. Yours truly,
RUTH CARRUTHERSR, aged s1a.
rs Harrison avenue
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01
1HT J1lR JUVENILE
HUMANE
AMBIGUITY

animals and to make the others to be
kind to them. I will promise to wear
the button II you will send me one.
Yours truly.
ALPHONSO LALLoNE, aged II.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01
Hackensack, N. J.

. Hackensack. N. j.
Dear Uncle Jack-I would like to be-
come a member of the STAR Juvenile
Humane Society. I love animals and
never was cruel to them. We have
two dogs and two cats. and / am very
fond of them. Hoping I will read my
letter in the Newark EVENING STAR,
1 remain, your friend.
HETTIE MATTHEW'S.
o Mgf STRAIT
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-01

2 Mill street.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
A CAMPAIGN OF HOPE.

In almost every city and town in
America strenuous and original meth
DDS OF lighting tuberculosis have been
Introduced. Memphis, Tennessee, puts
up big cards in public places. and also
In the street cars, which tersely ai-
wise Don't Give Consumption TO
Others. Don't Let Others Give Con.
sumption TO You" with brief ex-
plantation as TO the meaning OF the
warning; in indianapolis. Indiana, the
glocers and butchers who observe the
health regulations are given certii.
Gates or merit; in New YORK visit
ing nurse goes from house 10 house
and illustrates the need OF fresh air
anC sunlight by a series OF attractive
coiored pictures; Washington. ID. c..
has arranged splendid outdoor camp
at Starmount, near Washington Grove.
Maryland: New Orleans. Louisiana
has installed. permanent educational
exhibit In the state museum: while the
ccnsumptive citizen OF San Francisco
Is turned over TO the Anti-Tubercu.
losis Society Ito be cared for until
cured.
These are put few OF the big things
that are being done everywhere in
this splendid campaign OF hope. The
Wcman's Home Companion for March
discusses this work and gives full in
formation to any town or city which
wishes to join; just how to 60 about
*. whom 10 write. and what is most
needed III the public response con-
tinues as IL has begun. we may expect
10 see the scourge OF consumption ut
terly forgotten in two generations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
MEDICAL TESTIMONY AIDS
IN DeGAMMOND'S ACQUITTAL
.Hry Believes Statement That smith
Suffered Delusion When He lden-
titled Defendant as Assaiiant.

The acquittal of Percy De Gammoni
by ! jury in Judge Connolly's court
Friday OF q charge OF attempting Z
kill William Y. Smith, the aged en-
Gin, or OF the Butler building. Is tes-
timonial 10 medical expert testi'
rony.
Attorney Frank +. Bumps, in a skill
full defense OF De hammond, managed,
Ev hammering upon the point or some
expert testimony. 10 convince The jury
that Smith didn't know what he was
talking about when he positively iden'
tilted De Gammond as his assaiiant.
Smith lay sleeping on couch in
the basement, when he was dealt a
terrible blow over the head. He arose
and struggled tor several minutes WITH
his assailant. through the basement
and UT the stairway, finally succeed
ing in wrenching the club from him.
smith insistently identified De Gam
mond as the man with whom he bat
tied. De Gammond was janitor Of the
Building. and an old friend OF Smith,
but smith explained thai his posses
sion of a large sum OF money, in the
basement, was The motive.
Two physicians testified that Smith,
dazed would have identified the frs;
ran he saw as the man who struck
him De Gammond swore that he was
on the third floor al the time OF the
assault, but rushed TO Smiths assis-
lance. when he heard his cries. De
Gammond was bending over Smith.
wipins the blood from Smiths face.
when Patrolman DOYLE was brought ia
by the window washer and chore man
of the building.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
BAREFOOT IS HOST.
Bsnquets Newspaper Men Who Wrote
.. U. r. Appraisal Stories.

In honor of the practical compile
ton OF the Barcrof, appraisal of the
Detroit United railway property with
In the city, Frederick r. Bancroft gave
an after the battle dinner" at Shore
Acres. Friday evening to the news
writer's who have followed the course
of the appraisal aid 10 a few of his
CO. workers. The report is TO be ready
within 10 days and the tone OF the
meeting was one OF jubilation al the
success of the wears work involved.
1t was a contest between charac-
ter and money" was the way tina.
William y. Ray, one OF the chief of
the Bancroft experts. summed up the
work He added that obstacles OF all
sorts were thrown oil the way of the
completion OF the report, but that the
appraisal is fair ole and will stand.
Norman Flowers, who is compiling
the report. declared that, when he
came to examine the mass OF data
and private papers. he niarveled that
the work had ever been finished.
Bancroft himself spoke OF the loyal
support gwen him by his army" o.
experts and helpers. The quality Of
manhood had been shown by the man
who had withstood temptation and
had rendered an honest verdict.
II came out in the speeches that,
Is the report is completed. the attach ;
If the d., T.. r. experts upon the totals
are being ANTICIPATED. A defense IS
being systematizef, so that the con.
ciusions and figures in any particuia"
division can be immediately backed
up and verified.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
CENSUS INSTRUCTIONS SHOW
SOME ODD DEFINITIONS
and Family" Are Given
Meanings at Variance With
Common Usage.

Advance instructions for the taking
OF the federal census show mat the
government has adopted some detini-
tons not found In the dictionary. 4
dwelling" In census terms. is place
In which one or more persons reside,
and q family Is u group or persons
living together IN one place. no mat
ter whether they be related or not.
\ dwelling may be a tent. u watch
mans room In "A factory. canal boat
or even a lott over stable. There
might be circumstances even in which
a railroad freight car on siding used
as a refuge by tramps or dry goods
box in which 2 city waif crawls 10
sleep, might be classed as dwelling.
The head Of a family is the one who
owns the property or pays the rent.
Age and sex do not necessarily de
termine this factor. AS a hotel Is a
dwelling. all the persons living there
are a family. aud the landlord is the
head of that family. 4 single person
living alone in any dwelling is q fam
lily"
All facts and figures ire based on
April IL. the Census day" Persons
who die after that date but within the
period OF taking the census are TO be
counted. while babies born after April
Is. but before the enumeration comes
around to the house. are not included
IN The totals.
Particular care is 10 be given TO par
ticulars as TO place OF birth Of all resi-
dents OF the country. Canadian immi-
granY are TO be divided into French
and English races. Marital conditions
and languages spoken are also to be
tabulatpd carefully.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
EXPLODING BOILER
CAUSES Bis FIRE
voelkner & Harry Manufacturing
Co. Suffers $4,000 Loss; Cold
Z Weather Hampers Firemen.

Fire originating. II is thought, from
the explosion OF boiler. destroyed
cbout one-third OF the three-story
building occupied by the Voelkner a.
Harry Manufacturing Co.. Nos. 1873
i2I Woodbridge-st. west. together with
a large quantity OF stock. about .
o'clock Friday night. The total loss Is
between $4,000 and $4,000. covere (!
0y insurance. Tue company manufac-
lures cabinet hardware, mattresses.
hardware specialties and plumbers
supplies.
The fire was difiicult one TO fight
on account OF the cold weather. The
water flooded the streets In the yicin-
ity to a depth OF foot In parts and
freezing. imbedded the hose in the
solid mass.
\ couple OF lengths OF hose burst
throwing water on several firemen
Who were converted into walking
monuments OF ice. II took three hours
TO extinguish the flames.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
DETROIT WOMAN
CAPTURES PRIZES
Mrs. Mccain Makes Big Clean Up
At New York Bench Show With
Her Toy Spaniels.

To go into New York. where the
bred ana owned. and 70 practically
clean up on the prizes. was the sue
oessful record % Mrs. c. X. Mccain,
OF No. l20 Taylor-ave.. at the West
minister Kennel club bench show, held
last week ia Madison Square garden.
Previous to her departure for New
York. The Times published story
about Mrs. McCaip and her wonder
full little toy dogs and her blue rib
hons, won al recent bench shows.
Il was a hundred times more sue
cessful than | ever dreamed OF dow n
there I'm New York. and nothing that
have ever done with my dogs has
pleased me SO mucn. because, TO win
III the New York shCw means that one
must have some cogs' said Mrs
Mccain as she Ileetully showed ner
ribbons
With 10 toy span!els, including two
Pekinese, Mrs Mccain won eight
first prizes, four seconds. two thirds
one winner. six reserve winners and
four specials. There were about ~
toy spaniels In the classes in which
Mrs. Mccain had her entries. the very
cream of the toy spaniel world
With two little Blenheims, called
Cottage fearl ana Cottage Nugget,
Mrs. Mccain bea, TWO dogs recently
imported from England by Ben Lewis
one of the bestknovn fanciers In TINS
country Pearl and Nugget are
american dogs through and through
and were bred In Detroit by Mrs. Ne
Cain, but. as the English importations
came from famous kennels, II seeme'!
assured that nothing could beat them
so that the triumph OF the Detroit
dogs was all the greater.
Mrs. Mccain also had the satisfac'
ton OF winning in the Peliinese class
over a famous dog owned by Mrs
Morris Mandy. OF New York. VINO mas
owned the finest "Pekes' in Amerit
tor years. In addition 10 taking TIE
blue ribbon in this class the Detro.'
woman won special for the pes
brace OF "Pekes' with her Cottage
Sannie and Cottage Yang. In almost
every class Mrs. Mccain won specials
for the best winners or reserve WIN
rers, all OF which rank highest in tdc
show.
An interesting fact in connection
with the show was that Detroit waS
the only city in tie middle west 20
show in any OF the classes. and the
Detroit entries we're confined To thre"
persons Mrs Mccain. with her 10Y
spaniels: Mrs Charles T. Webster.
with her FAMOUS ,oy English bull. ana
q brace OF French bulls from Detroit
kennel. The later tailed TO WIN ans
ribbons. but Mrs. Webster carried al
before her win ner dogs, as did Mrs.
Mccain with her pets.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
MAYOR TALKS OF BUDGET.
Says Citizens Should Give Estimates
Careful Personal Study.

In an address before the members
0f the Royal Arcanum Friday evening
Mayor Breitmeyer urged that all citi-
zens take a direct interest in the city
annual budgets. studying the details
OF estimates and consulting with their
aldermen and estimators as to the i'm
provements considered necessary and
those which should wait. This per
sonal attention on the part OF a large
number of citizens would result in
making Detroit one OF the best-gov-
erned cities i'm the world. he ass1ted.
He declared that the tax rate should
be kept down. but also outlined the
difficulties in the way OF doing this.
Growth demands expansion and
expansion means the laying out of
vast sums OF money" he said.
The proposal for a municipal golf
course was instanced as one OF the
improvements that would be very
nice thing for the city, but might we'll
be passed over this year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
IN FOOD
What a CIergyman's Wife Found.

The wife OF q Minnesota clergyman
found the solution OF her troubles In /
simple change OF food OF which she
says:
My case proves that proper food
vii. cure almost any all. For years !
suffered from dyspepsia which became
chronic and was treated by some OF
the most skilful physicians but was
rot cured.
Medicine would help for a time but
the old troubles would always return
because the cause was still there. and
Kept me weak and sickly most of the
time. | had the grip every year for
FIVE years, always suffered from colds
and my whole condition shovel that
did not get the proper nourishment
from food 4.
Finally | began eating Grape-Nuts
according to- directions. may say
that since that time my stomach has
not troubled me at all bur a remark.
able change took place. All through
the long cold winter | ale nothing
but a saucer Of Grape-Nuts and cream
il the morning and no matter how
severe the cold | did not suffer and |
did not have the grip or even acold.
"GrapeNuts food certainly uour-
itEed me until have a strong consti.
tuition. feel like a new person. and IN
deed never was healthier in my life.
Read the little book. The Road 10
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a
Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full OF human
Interest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
DIAMOND RING MISSING.
MysteriousIy Disappears Between
Depot and Express Office

Detective Hugh Kane has been as
signed TO trace a $500 diamond ring.
which mysteriousiy disappeared while
in transit from the depot to an ex.
press Office. Friday
Mrs Guido Bean. No. 232 East
Grand.blvd.. reports that when she
arrived home. Fri1ay afternoon. a
strange man was in one OF the rooms.
He represented himself as n news.
paper solicitor. and she accepted TIA
explanation. She says that she la o.
missed her gold wedding ring
Charles Joseph. No 2Ss Hibbard
ave. has asked The police to locate A
stranger for whom he cashed a worth
less checS for S21.tv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
HERE'S CHARITY's CHANCE.
salvation Armys Rescue Home
f Need Of Funds.

Unless it can raise $4,000 by March
the Salvation Army Will probably
lose its rescue home al No. $50 Fort.
81. west. The home has been strug.
CLING along for long time under a
heavy mortgage. and now the mort
gagee insists that he be paid
The home has 'peen doing a splendid
work among unfortunate girls and
destitute women and children. At the
present time II is caring for 90 girls
and Is children. During the year Al
babies were born in the maternity
ward
The Army has started a campaign
10 raise funds with which 30 meet the
debt, and would be pleased TO have
assistance from any quarter in
amounts. no matter how small.
Checks should be made payable 70
the Salvation Army Home, and sent
10 the address Al No. $50 Fort-st.
west
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
MUCH GRADE SEPARATION
WORK PLANNED BY COUNCIL
Railways Will Be Asked to Do Work
In Eighteenth Ward When East
Side Crossings Are Finished.

In accordance with an agreement
entered INFO some time ago. the coun-
ell committee on grade separation de-
cided. Friday afternoon, To take mp
the work OF eliminating dangerous
grades la the Eighteenth ware as
soon as the present work east of
Woodward-ave. is completed. That
II expected 10 take all OF this year
and also 1911.
The council will ask the Michigan
Central, Lake Shore and Grand Trunk
railroads to separate the dangerous
grades at Dix, and Dearborn-aves
and Fort-st: west. These are eros
sings used to great extent. the mum
Der of funerals going out Fort-st. 70
Woodmere cemetery and out Dix-ave
to Holy Cross cemetery running up 10
several hundred month.
AS the Pere Marquette and Wabash
roads are not parties To the agree
ment between the city and the three
roads mentioned above. the city OF
ticials will go after the Wabash and
Pere Marquette heads TO compel them
TO separate at all the dangerous grade
crossings. the work To begin as esoon
as possible AS the city has always
had trouble in dealing with The
Wabash. this date may not be very
soon.
Corporation Counsel Hally recon
mended to the committee that an or
dinance be passed by which the duty
of street railways 10 effect change
in their lines. without cost TO the
city. in cases of grade separations Is
laid down There is now dispute
over the work To be done by the d.
T.. II at Beaubien-st.. the road claim
ing the right to damages as result
Of the expense entailed upon II by
the separation.
Hally presented table showing
that the city had saved $ll,4Sl by
appealing 20 the supreme court from
the decision ef the recorders court IN
the Greenwood and Junction-ave.
separation cases. The supreme court
held that abutting property-owners
cannot recover for damages due 10
loss OF business and such expenses,
hut only for the damage 10 thelr
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
SAYS MONEY MEASURES LOVE
Emma Goldman. lecturing in German
Slams" Women Hard.

Emma Goldman told an audience in
Turner hall. Friday evening. that man
is loved by woman in proportion 20 the
money lie earns ana the creature
comforts Me is able 10 bestow upon
her. ana She charged this up 10 the
present system OF marriage and not TO
Womans essential love OF ease.
The words love and obey should
be omitted from the conventional mar
Iiag,- ritual for they are both unres.
lonable." said Miss Goldman. speaking
II, German. Love rs human AMI
may rot last. and obey letters char.
acter and individuality. This insane
system of yoking men and women to-
gether would not continue 10 exist
arpong intelligent. refined people II IL
were not for the church meddling In
family af1airs TOO much. but. each yea
sees more and more people following
their own ideas In such matters" Miss
Goldman speaks to the Jews on The
psychology OF violence" In 'Samter :
hall. Sunday afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19

been going ahead TO order his brick
with the understanding on all sides
that the contracts had been conz
nrmed by the council, the discovery
has Just been made that only one
contract was confirmed. That is the
one with the Detroit Nitrinsd Brick
Co. which HaareK at first refused a
contract because OF a lnisundersta nd
ing. IL develops that. while the
council committee reported la favor
of making eight contracts, the report
was merely accepted without any
Toil-call, white the contract with one
firm was Officially confirmed. Dep
utN Controller \ageI discovered the
mistake before anyone had suffered
by H. The council VIII now ooHfirm
all the contracts. ,/ Y
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
Paisull Faxed Ceath Story.

TANGIER, Feb. l9-Raisuli. the
famous bandit and tribal leader. II
himself responsible for the/lfeport.
sprs ad broadcast week ago that ne
died as tho result OF a poisoning pot.
Local authorities who have investi.
gated thc rumor declared that Raisui
had some political motive. not yet dis
closed IN wishing II believed that nc
was deed and .concocted the story oi
his death. Raisuli has not even been
sick.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
NOTICE TO FURNITURE
MANUFACTURERS.
Detroit. Feb. is. 1910.

SEALED PROPOSALS vii! be re-
ceiyed at the office OF the county Aud
itors, Wayne County. Michigan. until
il O'Clock moons February .lst. 1910
at which time they viii be opened, fof
all the white mahogany Judges and
clerks desk bar rail. tables. benches
and chairs 10 be installed in the Jul
venile Court Room OF the wayne Coun-
~ Court House Detroit. Michigan
by a certified bank check OF i've per
cent OF the amount OF the proposal o nd
made payable TO the Board % County
Auditors. Wayne CountV Michi ganA 8
Plans and specifications may be had
at the office OF Peter Dederichs. 1906
and 1907 Chamber OF Commerce, De-
u oft. Mich.
The Board reserves the right 10 re-
jsct any or all proposals.
CHAS. A. BUHRER. Chairman.
Boa ri OF County Auditors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
MRS. FRANCES w. BAGG DEAD.
Mother Of Mrs. George n. Russell
Passes Away in New York.

Mrs. Frances Wells Bagg, mother
OF Mrs. George II. Russell. OF No. s59
Jefrerson-ave., died in the residence
OF a second daughter, Mrs. Matte b.
Phillips. in New York. Friday.
Mrs. Bagg was born in Geneseo. y.
Y. in 1927, andacam with her parents
10 Michigan when she was 10 years
old, the family settling in Livingstone
county Mrs. Dagg's marriage oc-
Cured in lSi1. and with her husband
she had made her home in Detroit
continuously until he past few yearc.
when she had spent much OF her time
in France and IN New York with hcr
daughter. When in Detroit Mrs.
Bagg was actively connected with thc
work OF the First Presbyterian and
Jefferson ave. Presbyterian churches
Four children survive; John 5. Bags.
OF Prince Rupers. il. c., Stanley {.
Bagg. OF Los Angeles. Cal; Mrs. Phil
ips. OF New York. ana Mrs. Russei. OF
this city. The funeral will he held
from the Russell residence Monday
afternoon AT > o'clock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
Took All His Money.

Often all a man earns goes to doc
tors or for medicines, to cure a Sto;n
ach. Liver or Kidney trouble that DR.
Kings New Life Pills would quickly
cure at slight cost Best for Dyspep
STA, Indigo stion. Biliousness. Constipa
ton. Jaund,ce, Malaria and Debility
25c at T. G. Kinsers. Central DRUG
Store and Gray & Worcesters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
Two suits ngniust the ID. q. H.. were
Ihrnxxn OF canrl. LridnN nItrr-

noon FUWNTN F|TT"TI. q 'NN HTIN 70
who asked for $4,000 Tor INJURIES
sustained when . Brush car struck
his nix AT Brush and Montcalm. was
non-suIted il Judge Mandeil' court
\ verdict in favor OF the defendant
was directed in the case ot Nath
Hielfeld who clafys 10 have been
thrown from q car az GrafIot-arc.
and hastings st
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
New contracts. which ARE practically
rrncN nj. of th,. I.;OD COM nrts. were

entered INTO between ne i'iFu@'
owners association and it,. employee
40 10 conference lu the ilotcl ''adli-
la. Friday afternoon. the other pl -
Plantations represented Al III" meet
frE were rlr International Erotler e.
hood Of steam aud shovel Dr"dge-
men. the International predge Work =
ers Protective association, the IL
cenSed TuRmen's association. and the