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The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
ORCHESTRA PLAN B00MS.
fers Of Money Are Already Coming
In TO Mr.. Benham

A permanent orchestra for Detroit
bnductcd on the same basis as the
Feat orchestra of Chicago. Boston
Cincinnati and other large cities, is
e ultimate goal of movement now
l foot in this city, headed by Victor
|enham With the backing and sup
brit of several influential citizens who
r. Interested IN seeing Detroit de-
Ilopcd along musical lines. he is taxi
! & the preliminary steps ')oaing to
)e organization of a permanent or
hestra. and il rests with the public
kelf. h. says. whether success will
fown his Efforts Three men whose
hines Nh Bcnhdm is not permitted
! disclose just at present, have al
|ady guaranteed sum of 10000 a
|asoH for TWO seasons. 70 help dafray
! = cost of maintaining such AN orches-
~. And only Tuesday morning five
lruts declared their Willingness -
(Irchdse as many season subscrip.
|Cns al sl00 each
i have been in conference with mu.
|cians oi ability in various cities and
am sure OF being able TO secure
hough outside talent 10 make an or
|iesfra possible. provided enough To-
kl talent can be secured 10 cooperate
lin them SAYS Mr. Benham.
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23

rate 10 be 3 cents. the maximum rate
possible cents. or seven tickets Tor
% cents The city will have fun ac-
cess to the company's books through
its railway commissioner
The grant is for - years II mu-
nicipal ownership is a legal possibil-
ity after eight years the city has the
right To purchase the lines for a fixed
valuation.
The public comparing the franchise
il faced nine wears ago and the one
it has just ratified. regards the latter
as a victory for the people and for
Johnson, who led the fight and finally
forced the corporation to its knees
Yet Johnson opposed this franchise
He wished the grant to be given to
a semi-municipal company, which, he
thought would see To IL that 3.cent
fare y, Id.
The Andrews interests. which own
the Cleveland lines. also own the
traction systems of Rochester and
other American cities where the fare
IS cents A successful operation OF
the Cleveland lines at Scent fare
might stir mp discomfort in other
cities. Johnson fears that they Will
maneuver expenses 80 that cents
will not pay. and thus compel the
maximum rate OF seven tickets for a
quarter.
When the public ratified the new
franchise. the capitalistic news as
sOciations wired the news broadcast
that Johnson and his low fare ideas
were finally routed.
And Johnson himself, broken in
health and fortunes, said that the
long struggle has ende i'm defeat.
But the public. which is riding for
cents. which will never have TO pay
more than seven tickets for quar-
ter. and which realizes the municipal
ity may own the lines as soon as
proper legislation is passed, gives
Johnson credit for victory.
During evelands nine-year war
against the traction corporation boys
grew up 70 be men 10 vote on the
question: more than 100 injunctions
were secured (mostly by the traction
company against the City): the en-
tire plan of city government in Ohio
was upset: once the street cars were
hauled over pavements by horses;
once a. coup Johnson laid a stretch
OF competing line In a night planting
poles in ash barrels and laying the
rails loosely on the pavement there
was bitter street car strike: one
day everybody rode free on the cars.
there were three long peace negotia-
tons. q population of 100000 became
almost experts On traction matters.
the state franchise referendum law
Ga Johnson measurel was passed;
three referendum elections were held
in Cleveland; Johnson was elected
mayor four times. defeating Senator
T r. Burton and others. but was final
~ defeated--last fall.
Nine years ago Johnson was q mil
lionaire. in vigorous health. with fun.
rugged muscles. Now he is worn.
old man. Pouches sag under his
eyes. His mouth has the pathetic
drooD nj the corners. like one who
has had a great dream only 10 be
disilusioned His hair is nearly
white He has been forced 20 give
M his Euclid-ave. mansion and move
70 apartments.
But while ne was fighting his
street railway battles he was giving
an administration of city affairs con
coded to be the most progressive
Cleveland ever had.
He saws stoutly he will fight on. rs
a citizen His battle will BE- 20 get
state legislation permitting Cleveland
TO buy its traction system.
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
[SH0P WILLIAMS ATTACKS
CORPORATION LAWYERS
nd loophoies BY Which Their
Clients May Continue Evasion OF
the law, Saws Churchman.


the Law, Says Churchman.
with characteristic Nigor. Bishop
illams attacked the methods OF
operation lawyers al the annual
nquet >. the Detroit College of Law
umni association. In the Fellow
aft clun Monday night. and evoked
spirited discussion. The clever
SIS of the big lawyers in finding loop.
les by when their clients may
ade the law ana continue IN their
EonCdoing is RS ponsiblc the bisnop
id. for much OF the ambulance chas-
and shystering CT the recruits III
profession
The rights OF property are better
detected than the rights OF human
:" he continued The great anar-
lists arr not the men who wave red
jgs ana talk uEErammatical!y. but
= great corporations that are en-
led by the Drdiny lawyers To ride
|ugh-shod over the rights OF the
ople."
THE bishops remarks were chsl.
.bged by the othc" speakers. Judge
Hills B. Perkins. OF Grand Rapids,
sinted 10 man! reforms accomplished
the law in recent years Tor tho
3od OF humanity
Grant Fellows. OF Hudson, advoca'-
| the establishmei of a tribunal TO
|otect lients from INSCRIPTIONS
Myers ~ investigating all charges
unprofessional conduct Othrr
eakers were ". W Wedemeyer.
|hn Arbor, and Prosecutor Van Zllc.
an OF The college faculty. Aiexan-
| r X. Gage. the retiring president,
ks POSTMASTER At the business
|ssion earlier iE the evening the fol-
wing officers were elected:
president. A W. fitzpatrick, 90; vice
resident. Judge William f. Connolly.
!. secretary-treasurer James II.
Re- '09. executive committee. vii
I'm V Butler. '04 John =. Antisdr,.
B: Harold Martin OF. Louis H..
'olfe. o.; John Faust. 'US
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
GEORGIA Prohibitionist Here.

Judge ". \. Covington OF Mouths
Ga. the Trainer OF the Georgia pro
hibitory law. arrived in Detroit, Tues
dav morning and will go out for sev
eral speeches in the state i'm behalf
OF the Anti Saloon league. lie is an
enthusiast on the question or putting
the saloons out or business and be
lieves that the prohibltory law has
been a success in his home state and
VIII be model for the use OF other
states
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
FOUND WITH TOES CRUSHED.
Unknown Pole Lay Beside Michigan
Central Tracks.

AM unknown man was found lying
unconscious on the Michigan Central
railroad tracks. under he Forts'.
bridge. early Tuesday morning, and
taken 60 Red Cross hospital in the
Detroit ambulance. All the toes OF
one Of the mans feet were crushed
and IL is thought he was struck by a
passing train. In he hospital. thu
man. who 10 a Pole, regained con
seriousness. bur could not remember
his name or where he lived He com
planned thai his head was hurt Lat
er he was removed TO 81 Mary's hos
pital. whore his toes were amputated.
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
Aldricn Points To Extravaganza.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-Senatur
|ldrich, IN a speech in the senat'
bid he would. If permitted. undertake
run thu government for sl00,0O0.0O0
year less than II costs now He was
bt presenting a formal proposition.
|it making a speech TO the senate Oh
j. bill providing fol the creation 81
commission to reform the business
|ethods of the government Hiss bll.
las amended To pro, ide that the com
|ethods OF the government His BIZ
members Of ress-five senators
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
confesses I-e vas with GIRL

ATLANTIC CITY. FeD. % William
Seyler has made full statement ui
his connection with the death Of Jane
Adams. whose bod was found In the
surf here several days ago recent, !.
The chief of police says Seyler al.
mits he was with TIE girl but that e
did not throw her from the million
dollar" pier. The police say they will
ask for a verdict OF manslaughter
The Detroit times., 1910-02-23
10 Try Long Trip In Balloon.

san ANTONIO. Texas. Feb q
The balloon of Clifford b Harmon.
New York millionaire aeronaut. IL
laid ont today ready for his attack
on the I.ahm cup record this after
noon. If favorable weather prevails
He expects 90 strike an air current
which will carry him northeasterly
into CFnada or the New England
states.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
A Frlahtful Wreck

Of train, automobile or buggy may
cause cuts. bruises. abrasions. sprains
or wounds that demand Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve--earth's greatest healer.
Quick relief and prompt cure results
Tor burns, boils, sores OF all kinds,
eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore
eyes or corns, it's supreme Surest pile
cure. At E. c. Kinsel; Central Drug
Store, Gray a Worcester
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
DE1ROlTS CLASS
LAKE FRONT RESORT

Dsfroit has one high class lake re-
1ort that Il located rust inside OF the
<Ity limits and Is available by the
launch Cora b. from Belle Isle
tridge approach. This large. roomy
l4nnch Is carefully handled by Mr..
Zimmerman, It's owner. making about
~ trips daily. taking 22 minutes to
nm from Belle Isle bridge TO klenks
Light House inn. this resort is located
bout one and one-quarter miles from
Jtfferson avenue, just far enough
HNay from the city thoroughtare 10
nave a rural appearance. Inc
Fox Creek road runs nearly on
straight line 10 the resort. The road
never was IN such good condition as
uresent. two new large modern con-
crete sbridges recently constructed
making the road safe 10 trayei al al
hours. The automobile owners VINO
visit Klenks number as high as 20
ID once. The resort Is managed I'M
Der the personal supervision OF Mr..
kienk, the proprietor. An idea OF how
Ne conducts the resort was given
Gay or so ago In an interview Win
Rim. "You know l live here all the
near around with my family. It's my
Nome and my investment is enormous
and cannot afford 20 conduct any
hing but the best resort within reach
a Detroit, and even II circumstances
we're different | would not have IN
Vested here only with such conditions
IN view The first year here was bad
IA q way, because | was catering 10
class and 1t took time 10 demonstrate
that was determined 10 do as |
het out to do We are now pretty
we'll established. one of the largest
hdies' clubs liz Detroit. the Century
dub, gave party in one OF our pri-
vate dining rooms, and expressed
efeat satisfaction There are many
ether clubs and organizations who
rtrongly indorse this resort for its
beautiful large spacious grounds, its
large magnificent building and SER.
rIce that Is unexceled. Detroit has,
nothing like Il aside from the Country,
dub, which is a private institution. :.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
MISS sTRELINGER QUITS.
As Pastors Assistant Al First
Baptist Church.

Miss Bertha f. Strelinger, who has
been pastors assistant at the First
Baptist church for the past FIVE years,
has resigned and her successor is
Miss Lora s. Kirby, OF Alma, Mich.
Miss Kirby is graduate of Alma col
lege, Baptist in faith, and has made
& speciality of Bible study in her col
iege work, with a view to eventually
entering the missionary field. Added
70, her other accomplishments. Miss
Kirby has the practical equipment for
the position she assumes as pastors
assistant. Of a thorough business and
sfenographic education. Miss Sire
Iinger, whose faithful service has been
FULLY recognized by the First church
Where she has large circle of friends,
will take q much needed rest.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

If winter has come for keeps,
and expects to stay with us until
the April sun chases him off, as
some are inclined to think, he has
not seleced a very opportune time
for his arrival. The heavy fall of
snow which covered the earth on
Friday and Saturday of last week
came as a surprise to the builders,
painters and farmers many of
whom have unfinished work which
they were forced to abandon. In
many places apples are still on the
trees and garden truck is for a
great part resting in it's summer
home.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

Arrangements are being made
to make the new postal savings
banks the repositories of small
sums of money for children, and
to facilitate this saving the post
office department will soon place
on sale at all post offices special
port card and special stamps. The
card will represent the initial sum
of ten cents and will contain spaces
for affixing nine stamps each Of the
denomination OF ten cents. When
the card is full and represents one
dollar it is to be filled out and
mailed to a postal savings bank
where it becoms a deposit in Uncle
Sans bank.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Editor Newell of the Can

Editor Newell of the Canton
Sentinel, gives some timely and
sensible advice to husbands in the
following: Don't kick because
you have to button your wife's
waist. Be glad your wife has a
waist and doubly glad you have
wife to button a waist for; some
mems wives have no waists to
button. Some mems wives waists
have no buttons on to button.
Some mems wives who have waists
with buttons on to button dom t
care continental whether they
are buttoned or not. Some men
don't have any wives with waists
with buttons on to button any
more then rabbit.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
SONESTOWN.

Arthur Basley met with a pain
full accident Thursday while work.
ing in heading mill. His hand
came in contact with a saw, cutting
it very badly over the back of his
hand. His little finger was re.
moved below the first joint.
Mrs. Hazen and Dollie Hazen oi
Jersey Shore, are visiting friends
here.
j. M. Boatman of Masten visited
his family here over Sunday.
Maize Watson was a William.
sport visitor part of last week.
Howard Beels of Williamsport
spent several days last week hunt
ing in this section.
Mrs. Emerette Keeler of William
sport, who has been visiting rela-
tives here, has returned home.
Velma Watson was a Hughes
vile caller Saturday.
Mrs. Ellery Swank of Hughes
vile visited her parents, M. A.
Starr and wife, over Sunday.
The many friends Of Mrs. Asher
Christman gave her pleasant
birthday surprise Saturday. They
all report good time.
Bert Miller of Muncy Valley called
on friends here Sunday.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
CHERIFF'S SALE.

CHERIFF'S SALE.
~ BY virtue of a writ of Fieri Fa-
cias issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Sullivan County, to me
directed and delivered, there will be
exposed to public sale at Hotel Obert
in Boro of Dushore, Sullivan Coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Nov
ember 19, 1910, at | O'Clock, p. m.,
the following described property, to-
wit:
All those two certain lots, pieces or
parcels of land situate in the Township of
Colley, County Of Sullivan and State Of
PENNSYLVANIA, bounded and described as
follows:
MOI. Beginning at the North East
corner Of lot OF II, l.. Deilienbach; thence
South eighty-seven and one-fourlh (S7D
degr ees East ninety. nine and seven-tenths
(99 7lO perches to post and stones
corner; thence South two and one half
(2!) degrees West two hundred four (2O4)
perches to post and stones corner; thence
North eighty seven and three iourths
(s7i) degrees West fifteen and seven
tenths Us 7.lO) perches to corner;
thence North two ard one-half (24) de.
grees East one hundred (lOO) perches to a
corner; thence North eighty-seven and
three -fourths (s7a) degrees West eighty
four [S4] perches to post corner; thence
North two and onehalt 24]degrees East
one hundred four [l04] perches to the
place Of Beginning. Containing seventy
one [71] acres and eighty-four perches.
NO2. Beginning at beech corner a
corner of lands of the said Frank Defffen.
bach, formerly known as the Brown
place; thence along lands of Ransom
Thrasher South four and nehalf [44l
degrees West one hundred [l0O] perches
to stone corner; thence by tract OF
land in the warranty name of John Cook,
North eighty seven and one half (S73) de-
grees West forty-two (42) perches to a
corner; thence by other lands OF the said
George Landback North four and one
half (44) degrees East one hundred QOO)
perches to post corner on south line OF
other lands of Frank Deiffenbach party
Of the second part hereto; thence by same
South eighty-seven and one-halt (s7!) de-
grees East torty-two (42) perches to the
place of Beginning. Containing twenty.
six and one. fourth [26i acres of land
1t being part of the same premises
which Emily j. Martin by Deed dated
the 9Th day of January, A. d. 1898, for
the consideration therein mentioned, did
grant and confirm unto the said George
S. Landback and TO his heirs and assigns
forever, as Recorded in the Recorders
Office Of Sullivan County, on the tenth
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

We recently heard a man COM
planning because an opportunity to
bid on a certain job of work was
lost for the reason that he had not
known of it. Bids for this Job
were advertised in the News Item.
Upon investigation it was found
that he was one of the few who, al
though once subscribers do not now
take the home paper, and thus, by
neglecting to again subscribe, for
reasons known to himself he has
possibly let many times the price
of subscription slip through his
hands. Moral-Again throw in
your hook; there are more fish in
the brook.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Rhode Island Elects Republicans.

Providence, R. l., Nov. 9.-The re.
election of Republican congressman,
Republican governor and state ticket
and Republican mayor of Providence
is indicated. For governor, Lewis A.
Waterman, the Democratic candidate,
has reduced over 1000 Governor Poth-
ier's figures of last year, when Pothier
had plurality of nearly 1900. In
spite of this inward showing Republi-
cans claim Pothier's reelection by at
least 5000 plurality and the election
of the rest of the state ticket is con.
ceded.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
SKUNK.

Miss Belle Rightmire of Eagles
Mere visited friends in this place
over Sunday.
Clara Wilcox of Williamsport,
spent Sunday with her parents G.
f. Wilcox and wife.
John McNamire' and son have
moved onto the Austin Brow farm
Mrs. Jackson Williams who un
der went an operation for appen-
dicitis at the Corning hospital is at
home again.
Mrs. Cora Little has gone tt
Geneva where she has a position
Mrs. Arthur Dickerson took hel
son Bly, to the Williamsport hos
pital last week.
Miss Blanche Mckay held no
school Friday. The roads were in
such condition that she could not
get to the school house.
The teachers meeting held Sat.
urday evening was not largely
attended but good interest was
maintained by those present.
Belle Rightmire will teach the
West Hill school which has been
taught by Orpha Mckay for the
past two months.
L. B. Brown transacted business
in Canton part of last week.
Charles Brown started for the
west Monday morning, where h.
will look for Government land.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
TOURT PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS Hon. CHAs. Z, TERRY President
Judge. Honorabes Henry Richln and r. c. X.
kskinka. Assoc. Judges of the Courts of Oyer and
Term ner and General Jail Delivery, Quarter
Sessions of the Peace, Orphans Court and Com
their precept, bearing date the 3lst day of Oct.
1910, to ME directed for holding the several
courts in the Borough of Laporte, on Monday the
IL day of December, 1910. at O'Clock p. m.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to the Coroner,
Justices of the Peace and Constables within the
county, that they be then and there in their prop
er person at O'Clock p. of said day. with their
rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and
other rememberances to those things to which
their offices appertain to be done. And to those
who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute
against prisoners who shall be in the jail of
the said county of Sullivan hereby notified to
be then and there to prosecute against them as
will be just.
JUDSON BROWN, Sheriff.
Sherifs Office, LaPorte. Pa. Nov. 3, 1910
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Result In North Carolina.

Raleigh, ". c., Nov. 9.-Steadman,
DEM. for congress in the Fifth dis
trict, polled heavier majority than was
anticipated. May reach 2500, defeating
Blair, Rep, for seat now held by
Moorehead, Rep. Cowles, Rep, in the
Eighth, is reelected by reduced ma
jority. 1t Ia impossible to tell at pres.
ent whether Grant, Rep, is reelected
in the Tenth. Majority will not be over
500 either way. Mcintosh, Rep, polled
q heavy vote in the Ninth, but Webb,
Dem, is reelected. The state went
Democratic by 10000.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
FOSS ELECTED GOVERNOR
Democratic GubernatoriaI Candidate
Wins by 24,OOO Plurality.

Boston, Nov. 9.-Congressman Eu-
gene N. Foss was elected governor of
Massachusetts by plurality of $4,000.
The remainder of the Republican tick
ct went into Office.
The defeat of Governor Eben s.
Draper, the Republican nominee, is
due to the agitation over the increased
cost of necessities and the outcry that
the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill is one OF
the chief causes.
The incoming legislature will show
large Democratic gains, but there are
still enough Republicans to insure the
reelection of Senator Lodge, even
should there be fusion of Democrats
and what few anti-Lodge Republicans
who may have crept in.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Republicans Lose In Illinois.

Chicago, Nov. 9.-The Republican
state committee claims the sure cleo
ton of only six out of the twenty-five
congressman from Illinois. 1t was con-
ceded that eight were still in doubt,
with the probability that most of the
Republicans would be defeated, and
the other eleven districts were con-
ceded to the Democrats. The Demo
Gratis have but six members in the
present Illinois delegation,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

An exchang says: "Col. Roose-
velt was so years old on Thursday
(Oct. 27) but some folks will con-
tinue to call him Teddy" Yes,
we had birthday on that date too,
and some people still call us down
occasionly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Idaho Elects Republican.

Boise, Idaho, Nov. 9.-Returns indi-
cate the election of the entire Repub-
lican ticket, headed by Brady for gov
ernor, but by reduced majorities.
French, an insurgent, seems certain of
election to congress. The legislature
will be Republican, but there is no
United States senator to elect. The
only issue Is submission of a state
wide prohibition amendment.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Divorce Notice.


Hannah Hurst, VS.. Thomas Hurst. No.
May Term, 1910.
To Thomas Hurst, respondent:
Whereas, your wife has filed libel in
divorce to No. l May Term, 1910, praying
a divorce against you, now you are here
by notified and required to appear in the
Court of Common Pleas of Sullivan Coun
ty, on or before Monday, December 18th
A. D., 1910, to answer the complaint o!
said libellant. In default of such appear,
ance you are liable to have divorce
granted against you.
JUDSON BROWN, Sheriff.
Sherifl's Office, Laporte, Pa,
November, 2, 1910.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11
Lioht Vote In Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 9. = While q
light vote yas cast over Kentucky, the
Democrats carried the following dis
tricts: First, Ollie M. James, Dem, no
opposition; Second, A. 0. Stanley,
Dem; Third, Thomas, DEM, district
normally Republican,; Fourth, John
son, DEM; Fifth, Sherley, Dem. All of
the above congressman were re elect
ed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

Three Canton youngsters were
arrested for having Hallowe'en en-
"fun". They were taken to the
town hall and held until about
midnight when, on promise to go
home to their mothers they were
released.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1910-11-11

The Pennsylvania department
of agriculture has decided that
fairs that allow gambling and gam
bling devices on their grounds DUR
ing the fall exhibitions will forfeit
their share of the state appropria-
ton.