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The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
STRONGEST MAN COMING.
Arthur Saxon, With Ringing Bros.
Circus, Claims This Distinction.

Arthur Saxon. said to be the strong,
est man in the world, and his two
brothers. are this season presenting
An act with Ringing Brothers World
Greatest Shows, which Is creating a
sensation. Two OF these modern Sam
sons form the pillars of bridge over
which passes an automobile with six
passengers.
These brothers have astonished all
Europe by their wonderful powers
since their arrival in America, the
Health magazine, Physical Culture
the Scrap Book and many other
monthly publications. have devoted
columns TO them and their remarkable
history OF achievements. Scientists
have come from many cities to ex
anime them. All have pronounced
them the foremost figures I'm the
worlds history az far as strength and
endurance are concerned. They are
vegetarians and have never used in
toxicants-
IN mis- act Arthur Saxon lies on the
stage floor and with his feet supports
plank upon which the 13 largest
men that can be found in the audience
81. AZ the same time he supports
with his hands a 200-pound dumb-bel
and three men.
t Arthur Saxton IS a sculptor Many
specimens or his hapdiwork stand on
boldly III the masonry OF Germany's
nnhIIc buiidingB He is a graduate Of
'1t unlvefsity at Leipzig, From an
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

anatomical standpoint he is consider
ed a model of perfection.
Robledillo, the Mexican wire-wizard,
is another OF Ringing Brothres' big
features. This remarkable performer
dances on a high.wire He initiates a
club man coming home on uncertain
legs in the early hours of the morn.
ing. When his crazy feet desert him
and he falls, people expect 10 see him
go tumbling to the ground But, this
is only part OF Robledillos clever per.
Torrance. II took a solid year OF
practice TO learn how to fall and yet
not leave the wire The best achieve.
ments Of other wire walkers are too
trivial for this Spaniard to bother
with. He stands in a class by him.
self.
Added &C. these two surprises are
the Schuman horses, imported from
the Circus Schuman OF Germany
They were trained by Albert Schu.
man, who is considered the greatest
trainer of horses in the world
Other performers are the Torch
family OF acrobats, from Germany:
the great Alexis aerialists. the three
new trained herds OF India elephants:
the Manello.Marnitz bell-ringing aero,
bats, and fifty of the best clowns and
court testers of Europe and Asia.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Thou shalt not be afraid for the
terror by night, nor Tor the arrow that
fiieth by day.
Nor for the pestllence that waIketh
in darkness. nor for the destruction
that wasteth at monday
Some such words as these might
we'll be chosen for a perennial text
by the preacher whom the state OF
Iowa has hired TO go up and down
the Hawkeye state preaching a new
gospel. The two words Cheer Up"
set forth precisely the sum and sub
stance of this evangel. This preacher
has been hired to keep the people OF
Iowa from soaring themselves sick or
from soaring themselves into the grave
II they are already sick.
II is now a wellestablished fact
that tuberculosis can be cured II
proper treatment be begun before an
advanced stage of the disease is
reached. II is equally well estab-
lished that fear goes far toward hast
ening the end OF the average victim
OF consumption, and almost as well
established that inconsistencies Is a po'
tent factor in working the death OF the
average Hunger" who dies at some
health resort" far from home and
home folks.
The Iewa- movement against tuber-
culosis is based upon these facts. The
Iowa authorities have recognized the
fact that the specific for tuberculosis
is made up of the following ingredi-
ents, in about equal proportions:
ID PURE AIR.
(2D GOOD FOOD.
60 REST.
CA HOPE.
Inasmuch as all these things can
be found in Iowa, or in any other
place In America for that matter. oats
side the congested districts OF the big
cities. the Iowa state authorities are
seeking 10 cure their tubercular pa
tients at home rather than to send
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

A Harvard professor claims that II
is easy TO read a woman's mind, when
you once know how. Of course.
To prove II he experimental with
some college girls, reading their
thoughts with the greatest ease.
Surprising that Prof Munsterberg' g
ability to read feminine thoughts be.
comes universal among the he species,
Then what would We hear the dear
girls think as they look us over?
Something like this:
His head Is shaped like a pecan,
but / hear he has money"
Hes about the best | can get, so
I guess I'll take him"
He's as homely as a hedge fence,
but his people are nice"
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Smith. Jones and Brown are going
TO have vacations soon and they are
spending lots OF time thinking about
that day or week or month when they
can shake of the chains that hold
them to the desk, the bench or the
machine.
Brown lives in the city, but he's go
ing to spend his idle hours In the
country. where the grass grows green,
tho brides MARBLE and the brook rip
pies.
Jones lives on the farm, but he is
dead set on going to the big city dur
ing his rest days-to the city where
the parks. the theaters, the tall build
ings and the street cars abound.
Smith--see appendix.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
VACATIONS

Brown goes to the country all right,
and finds the mosquitoes thicker than
blazes, the sun hotter than he ever
expected II could get, the ripping
brook dried up. the grass withered,
and canned food on the table.
Jones Is nearly run over by an auto
mobile while looking at the tallest
building. is robbed by a chance &C
quaintance, falls OF a street car,
blisters his feet on the sun-baked
pavement and has to buy a ticket OF
the scalper at the front door.
Smith was the only one who didn't
have TO rest up after he got back on
the job again.
Appendix Smith stayed at home.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
THEN IT HAPPENED"

Coolduffer was one OF those breezy.
slap-you-on-the-back fellows. Also his
middle name was Neryine.
He met PIlker. Exchange of greet.
ings Pilker had a black cigar peep
ing coyly out of his lef-hand upper
vest pocket. With the utmost sang
froid Coolduffer lifted II. This was one
Of his taking ways. "Ha, ha," laughed
coolduffer, caught you mapping that
time" l....
Pilker smiled wanly and handed
him q match
Coolduffer then 1T the loaded cigar.
THE END.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
TODAY IN HISTORY.

Nj ay 2S, 1905,
Russia lost a lot Of
W ars h fps. Like
many other state
ments in history,
this Is not strictly
accurate, for Rus
STA will not admit
that the boats are
lost. She knows
exactly where they
are. So does Adj
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Inc People Meet the Ind o.
~. secular Leaders Would One things said
&I To about that his horse
q was never without a blanket
------------------ People noticed the fact
heavy bankettO protect from
the cold people said such good man
In the summer time light protect the beast from the
flies the people said; he such good man
But in neither the people right
The horse this ovworkd the fields
on his farm poor fatigue he would beat
vcuy character the written plainly huge
telltale wes on its hide
One day however loose his stall and away to
city the truth concerning the real nature
the real goodness Of man
We mention this that know connection with
appropriation for Ta travelling expenses advance
had been turned down.
the good Of the country that Pres
dent Taft keep travelling nothing the
slightest delay getting of Washington just as often he
1T lock up the White House and get on train
good thing for get Washington people
4 sight of him with his blanket off,
The men who own him in Washington posed
for long as good still
erful influence.
By their bearing by they have managed for
years to deceive people of their country.
They chose Taft play part hching
mp the present administration
When he faltered they post regularity" and
him with party solidarity and the wts today his
broad
In every speach from Wash
ington the blanket mas lifted.
When President Taft comes will meet
kindly have looked you hear him
speak will listen learned will meet man OF exaor
binary intelligence ability and his words will be raurng
You proud you American citizen when meet this
representative American
That impression formed Taft wherever he has
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

miral Togo OF Japan. He saw them
go. down, too. Some time II a convul.
sion Of the earth's crust makes the
sea of japan dry land the United
States Steel corporation will find
riches ready to hand there.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Say. Pop, what's the difference be
tween a middle and scandal?"
Its n scandal in the interior de
partment, and a middle in the white
house"
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

tuberculosis can be cured.
This is the recipe for the spe-
cific; Pure air GALL outdoors),
good food five or more times a
day., rest (day and night.
HOPE FIRST, last and all the
timel. Cases that these won't
cure can't be cured by any
health resort"
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
THE GREAT
WHITE PLAGUE

tuberculosis is today the
scourge of the world. Il causes
more deaths. more suffering
and sorrow, and greater
economic loss than any agency
within the whole range OF
human affection. samuel Hop
kins Adams.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

God. in German is rendered Colt,
in French "Dieu," in Polish Bog" In
Italian "Dio" and in Arabic Allah"
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

A bit of verse TO memorize today
IL was written on the bedchamber
door OF Charts ii of England by the
earl OF Rochester:
Here lies our sovereign lord the king,
Whose word no man relies on;
He never says foolish thing,
Nor ever does a wise one.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

John Adams. the second president
of the country. was 80 years old at
death No other president attained
so great an age.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

The principal exports of Russia are
hemp, iron, linen, timber, furs, tallow
and platinum.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

The water of the Amazon river Is
so charged and colored by sediment
that 1t can be detected 300 miles al
sea.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
OH All INDEED

His wife earns her own pin money"
How" -
by selling pies"
But would you call that pin money!"
Sure. She earns II with a rolling pin"
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

From May /, 1909, to May l, 1910,
32,672, SOS cubic yards Of earth were
excavated from the Panama canal.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

IAN accomplished liar doesn't know
an accomplished fact when he sees 1t.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

is he a very famous man."
We'll, should say so. He has twice
been hung in effigy."
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
The Rev. George Elliott, ID. ID. pastor
of the North Woodward VI. n. church

Will occupy the pulpit OF the Cass-
ave Methodist church Sunday morn
ing The pastor, DR.. Rowland will
preach sunday evening on the topic.
Our Couhtry's Heroes" The Grand
Army posts, spanish War Veterans
and kindred organizations will be
present In body. There Will be APP
propriate music and decorations.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Counting the earning power
OF victims tuberculosis costs
the country a billion dollars a
year.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Every year 100000 persons
die OF tuberculosis in the United
States.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
Money for Taft's
Trips Is Well Spent
And he Should Get II

Every Time He Leaves Washington
the People Meet the Kind Of Man
the Regular Leaders Would
Sacrifice To Gain Their
Own Ends.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28
The Truth. No Matter
Whom 1t Helps or Hurts

There was once a man who lived
out in the country, but who was
very well known in town.
All over his county he was re-
garded as a frst-class citizen, and
he was a man of influence
He was very highly respected,
One of the incest things ever said
about this man, was that his horse
was never without blanket.
People noticed the fact.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

The republic of Uruguay is the
smallest republic in South America
and lies on the Atlantic coast between
Brazil and Argentina.
The Detroit times., 1910-05-28

Thou shalt not be afraid for the
terror by night, nor for the arrow That
fleth by day
Nor for the pestilence that walketh
in darkness. nor for the destruction
that wasteth at MONDAY"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

DIR. Robert A. Davis. OF Williams.
burg. Is visiting his par nts. Mr.. ana
Mrs. X. Lee Davis, on Thirty-fourth
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
SEVERE NORTHEASTERN
IS HEADED THIS WAY
Warning issued by Weather
Bureau Yesterday Morning
--Snow Expected Today

Warning Of a severe northeast
storm TO be general along the Al
lAntic coast today from Fort Monroe
to Jacksonville. Fla, was issued yes
terday morning by the weather ou-
reau at washington. The storm origi-
mated over Alabama and, according 10
the washington report, was moving
northeast yesterday. Increasing
southeast winds were predicted lot
early this morning; shifting 10 high
north and northeas; winds later IN
the day.
Following the passing yesterday
evening Of the rain storm which has
Srevailed here for two days. a high
southwest. wind broke over this sec
ton and continued throughout the
night. The temperature moderated
yesterday and outer wraps were de-
cidedly uncomfortable. but the wealth
er man predicts snow for today with
much colder weather.
storm warnings were displayed al
the local station all day yesterday and
no sailing vessels ventured ont 20 ses.
Many Of the craft are now gathered
u the Roads waiting for fair weather
before proceeding to New England
ports with cargoes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

serits an able argument In support OF
the deeper channels. Major Patrieks
teport was not contained in the gen
eral report OF the engineering board TO
congress but the board considered II
of such Importance that IL was print.
ed In a special bulletin. copies oil
which have been furnished ali OF the
members OF congress and senate.
Members OF the Chamber OF Com.
merce believe that congress VIII
make the necessary appropriation ior
the channels. They point out mat
the importance of Hampton Roads is
being recognized more and more eacn
year both by the United States gov
eminent and the shipping interests
OF the country and the needs for deep.
4r channels are generally recognized
by everyone familiar With the sl'na-
ton here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
Your Sons and
Daughters

Shall their future be made bright by
success or be darkened by failure?
Whatever may be your sons intended
vocation, ie should be trained for
business: Your daughter needs the
safeguard of practical business
education Enroll them with us and
We will give them thorough bust
ness training All commercial
branches taught. Day and night ses-
sions.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
Notice.

Patrons Of the Newport News Light
and Water Company are hereby re-
minded that water bins must Be paid
By the 10th inst. All delinqsencies
on the 18th inst win have their SUD
ply cut OF pursuant to notice given
al consumers. NEWPORT NEWS
LIGHT AND WATER COMPANY.
BY l. r. MANvILLE Superintendent.
H.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

IMPORTANT TO yoU;-we can
lend your money without cost TO you
81 9 per cent interest. payable semi
annually and secured By first mort
gage real estate. amount Of 500 OF
more received. Then Why keep y
At 2 or Z per cent? See us about THIS
before you lend II smother year
rEI-3S a COMPANY lac. Real d
tate. frsurasceL Rents q Loans
No. 2sis vashingfon avenue. Ne.por'
News. Va III
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

Several young people OF this city
will go 10 williamsburg this evening
TO attend the dance at William anu
Mary College tonight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
Royal Palace on Fire.

ATHENS, Jan. s.-The royal palace
at Taoti canght fire at 10 o'clock TINS
evening. while the royal family were
gathered around a Christmas tree.
The flames spread rapidly. rising 10
great height and soon the right
wing Of the palace was practically
destroyed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
FRANK R. CARLY RESIGNS
AS CHAMBERS SECRETARY
Former Washington Man to Engage
In Business in This city-eiecf
Successor The Month.

Frank r. Carly has tendefed his
resignation as the secretary Of the
Chamber OF Commerce 10 take efiect
at once. Mr.. Carly win engage In
business here and win continue TO
make his home in this city.
Mr.. Carly came here from Wash
inston nearly a year ago. resienins
the post OF assistant secretary Of the
Washington Retail Merchants Asso-
citation TO accept the secfefarysh'p OF
the Chamber OF Commerce.
Tue directors OF the chamber VII
elect Mr.. Carty's successor this month.
Mr.. George Bland Is the only candi-
date who has thus FAR offered for the
once.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
TAR Names connissioners,


WASHINGTON, y. G. Jan. s-Pres-
cent Ten today sect TO the senate
The nomination % Cuneo n. Rudolph
srd John A. Johnston. both OF this
city % b commissioners % the Dis-
tract q Columbia Mr.. Rudolph h a
hnrfrnre merchant and General john
ston u a former army occer. They
succeed =. r. Mcfarland and Henry
Z. West eoth resigned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

NEW YORK. Jan. s-Mrs. Flora
Adams Darling. aged 90. founder OF
the Daughters CO the Revolution and
United Daughters Of 1912. died SUD
IDENTITY here today from aDopiexy. she
vas preparing to return TO her home
in washington when stricken
Mrs Daring win be buried al the
home OF her birth. Lancaster. y II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
Bureher's Counsel Asks That
Indictments be Quashed.
ON LEGAL TECHNICALLY
Defense Charges That Commonwealth
Unla~fuiiy Assisted Grand Jury In
Returning indletments-cox's Case
tc be Taken w This Morning.

Attorney r. M. Lett, senior counsel
for Arthur f. Burcher. took the
second step yesterday morning in the
legal battle being waged to prevent
by technicalities the trial OF the form
er councilman on the charge OF violat-
ing the Barksdale election statute.
When Judge Barham convened court
at 10 o'clock, Burchers case was
called and Mr.. Lett Immediately enter
ed q second plea In abatement. asking
that the two indictments against the
sccused be quashed on the ground
that Commonwealth's Attorney Berke-
ley unlawftilly assisted the grand jury
in returning the indictments.
After listening to lengthy arguments
by Mr.. Lett and Captain Berkeley.
Judge Barham took the matter under
edvisement. announcing that he would
render his decision when court opens
this morning. Should Judge Barham
sustain the plea. Burcher will not be
tried, but should he refuse TO grant
II. the former councilman will have
10 stand trial before jury In the
Corporation Court.
Takes Up Cex's Case Today.
Councilman Ernest c. Cox will be
placed on trial before Judge Barham
this morning on indictments charging
him with violation OF the Barksdaie
law. these indictments being practi-
cally the same as those returned
against Burcher Attorney Fay 5.
Collier. of Hampton. will defend Cox.
while Captain Berkeley will repre-
sent the Commonwealth.
IL was agreed by counsel yesterday
that IL Judge Barham should decide
against Burcher this morning. MS
| trial on the indictments should be
. postponed as his attorneys, Mr.. Lett
and Allan ID. Jones have 10 appear De-
fore Judge Robinson in the circuit
Court In an important case. COX
| trial probably will consume the re-
naiptier OF this week and Burchers
ease cannot be taken up until the
next term of the court, which begins
Monday.
Indicted by Same Jury.
Coy and Burcher were indicted Dy
, the same grand jury. the indictments
resulting from evidence adduced ps
| the grand jury while IT was investiga,-
, ing the paving scandal In octoper'
Cox Ia charged with having knowing
| Nv and with his consent allowed
friend (Burcher) to induce two can
didates, j. r. Fraley and X. Z. DAVIS
| To withdraw from the fight for the
democratic nomination for constabie
last June in favor of Cox by promising
Ito nav them certain sums OF money
w. C.. Wilson. r. T. DAVIS
and ]. p. Fraley will he the pr'nci-
ma, witnesses for the Commonwealth
! In the Cox case
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07
HEARING ON new
CHANNEL PROJECT
Rivers and Harbors Committee
viii Receive Hampton Roads
Representatives Today.
DELEGATIONS FROM BOTH
THIS CITY AND NORFOLK

Assistant sups. Hopkins, OF Ship
yard: II. e. Parker, Collector
stuart, w. G. cottrslI and John b.
Kimberly Go to Capital to Urge
Claims Of Local hsrbcr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. Abner wilson, oi
Tecumseh, Michigan, who have been
spending a few days with their
cousin. Mrs. L. r. Cochran, on Thir-
,ieth street, hav egone to Florida.
where they will spend the winter.
: Mrs. Robert w. Hundlsy and son,
Garnette, will return this week from
Grange county. where they have been
visiting relatives. Mr.. Hundley re-
turned from Orange several days ago.
Miss Matte Lee Spencer has re-
turned from u visit TO relatives In
Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. Lane Lacy have a'S
their guest, Mr.. Lacy's mother. Mrs.
b. W. Lacy, Of Richmond.
Miss Lillian Wagner, who has been
visiting relatives In Richmond, has
returned home.
Miss pernice Clarkson. of Philadei-
phia, who has been visiting her Sis
Ter. Mrs. NJ. c. Davidson. on Twenty
ninth street. has returned home.
Mrs w. n. Meredith has as her
guest az her home on Twenty-sixth
street. her sister, Miss Louise Gregg.
of Philadelphia.
Miss Kline Martin has returned 10
Washington. d. c.. to continue her
studies after visiting her parents IN
this city.
Mis-, BESSIE Rosser. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. r. f. Nor
reli, on Jefferson, avenue. has returned
to her home in Wilmington, Del.
Mrs. c. G. Wray and children. who
have been visiting friends here, nave
returned TO Charlottesville.
/ Miss Lucy Curtis. who has been
visiting her father. Mr.. J. M. Curtis.
on Thirty-fourth street. has returned
to Richmond TO resume her studies at
Richmond Colkge.
Miss Mollie Spencer has returned
from visit to relatives in Bucking'
ham county.
Miss Adele Carter has returned to
the State Female Institute at Farm
vile after visiting her parents In this
city. fss~t 4.e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. Abner Wilson. o
Tecumseh, Michigan. who have beei
spending a few days with tnei
cousin. Mrs. L. r. Cochran, on Thir
,leth street, hay egone to Florids
where they will spend the winter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Lane Lacy have as
their guest, Mr.. I.acy's mother. Mrs.
u. W. Lacy, Of Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-07

: Mrs. Robert w. Hundlsy and son
Garnette, will return this week from
Grange county. where they have been
visiting relatives. Mr.. Hundley re-
turned from Orange several days ago