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The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

made them what they are. The abil-
tty TO become a millionaire Is q God
given talent. How can IL be otherwise
when YOU lock around and see the
sort OF men who control the gigantic
fortunes of this country? Because a
man knows how to make money. does
not give him knowledge TO detect
the work OF a great artist, To- appre-
clate a great opera or drama or In
fact To care for any of the finer things
OF life. Often YOU will find such a
combination in a multi-millionaire. but
the exception proves the rule. II is
more frequently the poor devil who
has the artistic soul
Il have been criticised for empha-
sizing the deep affection of the iron
willed HaggetUn for his son, went
on Mr.. Laekaye I'm his keen analysis
of the genus miilic - ire, but when
you stop to think and to inquire. the
men OF millions in this country are
almost Invariably men of marked do
mestic tastes. devoted To their fami
lies. giving their wives and children
rot only unlimited wealth. but unlim-
ited affection II has remained for
their sons and daughters TO MI the di.
vorce courts. unfortunately"
Mr. Lackaye Is a thinker and stu
dent, not only of his own profession
in which hc has attained undcniable
eininence. but in the affairs OF men
generally. " is said at the famous
Players club IN New York that the
mantle OF the lamented Maurice Barry
more fell upon Lackaye In wit and hui
NOR and the ability To tell vood story
and originate sparkling epigram
That he is The best actor-speechmaker
we have has long been conceded ana
~ is given complete proof at every
performance OF THE Battle" this
week, for few of the current Gsrrick
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
TAFT EXPLAINS FIGHT
AGAINST INSURGENTS
Says Fight on House Rules is Distaste-
ful Because Enemy Gets Po-
iiticaI Ammunition.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Thc cor
respondence that has passed between
President Taft and Rep. Norris. the
Nebraska insurgent. was the chief
topic OF conversation In the cloak
rooms Of the house yesterday.
IL can be said, on the authority OF
those who have seen the correspond
ence. that the Nebraska member wrote
To the president protesting against
the action of the congressional com
mittee In declaring the insurgents out
side the party pale, and assuring him
that the insurgents were just as good
Republicans as any OF the officials OF
the congressional committee or the
speaker In reply To this the presi-
dent wrote Norris, saying that lie had
no fault To find with the stand taken
by any member of congress. who wish
ed to cast his vote as his conscience
dictated.
lie believed that any member should
do his utmost To further the interests
OF his constituents and his section of
the country. But when questions OF
party policy arose. different condi-
tion Was created and. he believed,
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

that the investigation or the special
committee appointed by the governors
brought out facts supposed to have
involved several other firms.
The sessions Of the investigating
committee were executive and the
inside" of the entire transaction N
thus kept from the general public. As
Wall street has analyzed the situation,
however, Chaplin a. Co. acted for Reid
or others in the purchase of Rock
island stock. while a loOked-for selling
order was not forthcoming. thus nip
ping an intended match sale" which
would have threatened corner.
The Chaplin firm issued statement
that orders for the purchase of 10000
shares OF the stock were receive 4
from q customer and given out In good
faith and that confusion, which could
not be- avoided, resulted
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

OF Annette Kellermann. the Australian
diving Venus. with the possible ex-
ception OF Captain Webb the great
est swimmer the worid has ever pro-
duced. Miss Kellermann will be the
headline extraordinary i'm the Temple
next week and the management is
preparing for crush Miss Keller
mann Was born I'm Sidney. New South
Wales. and confesses To 22 years. In
addition 10 being the worlds greatest
swimmer and diver. she Is an expert
diabolo player. very beautiful, perfect
In figure. according To Professor
Sergeant, of Harvard. an excellent
dancer. an accomplished linguist. read
ing. writing and speaking Ave Ian
guages: good musician and an ex-
cellent horscwoman and motorist. IL
was about six years ago that she took
up professional swimming aud since
then she has accomplished many re.
markable feats IN long-distance work
and swimming against time. On one
occasion she swan Is miles In the
English channel. staying in the water
81 hours She has covered 2l miles
In the River Danube. Her greatest
American feat was an attempt 10
swim To the Boston light from the
head OF the Boston harbor. distance
OF IL miles. No man ever got within
three miles OF II. but Miss Kellermann
came within a quarter OF IA mile OF the
goal. Her act in the Temple will con-
sist, besides her diabolo playing. OF
exhibitions of fancy driving and
strokes In large tank set In the stage
and arranged with mirrors.
Phil Sheridans Marathon Girls will
run race for popularity all next week
in the Gayety. The show Is said to
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
PANT0MIME WRITTEN
BY CHILD FOR CHILU
Thirteen-year-oId Boy Writes the MI
sic Of YuIetide Production
TO Conduct Orchestra.


LONDON, Jan. ia 13-year-o11
composer. Moritz Lutxen. has been vi
delighted with the dancing OF Mfo0,
Mary Clynne, the child actress, thnt'
he has written the music OF q new,
pantomime specially for her.
This pantomime--a labor of love-.
which has been written by a child for
child-will be played entirely ~
children. and the young composer will
himself conduct the orchestra ut thfeoy
special matinees at the Strand theator
on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday o.
next week.
Master Lutzen told an Express rep
resentative. with boyish enthusiasm.,
how he came to write the music O.
this new rendering of Cinderella"
II went to see Miss Mary CIynno--'
the little girl who dances and acts ~,
prettily in The Merry Peasant t'--an4
at once wanted to compose somo
thing to match her dancing" said tho
young composer.
II was In box with Austin Fryers,
the author, and told him what want
ed to do. He said he would write the
book of pantomime II would write
the music.
so ] went home and did II. Thea
brought the music to the manager OF
the Strand theater here, and told him
Miss Mary Glynne would make 1t very
real and good. And he smiled.
When he heard the music. how
ever. he agreed. and | am proud TO-
have been able TO write for my girl,
friend.
THAT is all there is to tell,' said
the boy-composer simply. II have
been writing music since | was ave
years old. and II Is great fun"
Master Lutzen was born III Birning-
ham. and has been educated In Eng
land. He is the son of Hungarian par
ents, and has in his brief experiences
been commanded to play before sew
eral crowned heads. and once. al Presi-
dent Lonbet's request, conducted the
band of the national guard.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

be one that gets away with all the
prizes on the burlesque circuit. The
fifteen Arabian Whirlwinds" and the
Hula Hula dance are among the big
features OF the performance.
II. l.. Hubbard. of the Hannah Realty
Co, says the plans of the United
Theaters Co. of Dstroit. to which n
charter has been issued i'm Dover. Del.
are still underlined. The company is
capitalized at $750.O0O The incorpor.
ators are: Joseph A. McNulty, II. L.
Hubbard and J. T. Kornbacker, all of
Detroit. Mr.. McNulty is man OF
vide theatrical experience" says Mr.
Hubbard. He has extensive Cobalt
interests. Mr.. Kornbacker is we'll
known business man. We expect ~
meet next week to decide on our next
move"
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

bill OF entertainment which will be
presented not only by large
chorus OF pretty yunng women but al
so by several comedians. including
Will H. Cohen and Charles 3. Nelson.
One of the features OF the entertain
ment will be sensational dance. ell
titled THE Dance OF the Inferno"
Mile. Gnacios will present her Poses
Plastique" and there will be me-
'chanical feature also that is expected
TO impress. II will be panorama as
seen from a moving train. There will
be numerous vaudeville specialties.
Seats are now on sale for the en-
gagement at the Garrick theater week
OF Jan. IL OF THE Great John Gan
ton" one OF the conspicuously sue
cessful attractions OF the Messrs.
Shubert. This production enjoyed a
long engagement In the Lyric theater
New York. last season. The star is
George Fawcett, considered by many
critics, Americas greatest character
actor Surrounding Mr.. Fawcett is a
company OF players well known to
Broadway audiences. The local en-
gagement promises TO be one OF the
most conspicuous events OF the drama
tic year.
The Charming Babette," whose
dancing will be feature OF the per-
formance by the Marathon Girls in
the Gayety theater next week. is a
Detroit girl Her relatives still live
in this city and Babettes annual
visits -are always looked forward to
with much interest both by herself
and friends.
There is an air OF expectancy
around the Temple theater. for the
time Ia closa at hand for the visit
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
Death Laid To NeoIioenoe

The jury selected by Coroner La
belle. OF Windsor. to inquire into the
circumstances surrounding the death
of Basil ID. Rorison. the civil engineer
killed at the Windsor end OF the tun.
mel several days ago. brought in vc-.
dict censuring the signalman at the
tunnel shaft. He is said TO have been
negligent.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

abuse. bus have always offered some
thing better. have always offered the
Tor building again AZ soon
as that which was wrong has been tom
down. And that Is the kind of fight
that We 40 "a people are still engaged
In today. and II Is fight that Will
be won In the years TO come.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
100000 Fire In Jackson.

JACKSON, Mich. Jan. 13.-tSpe-
cial Fire in the Morris hotel at
midnight caused a loss of $4,000. Will
liam Spencer. s5. one OF the guests.
had a narrow escape. He was over
looked and finally found and thrown
out OF window 10 the fremen below.
fhe fire started i'm the basement.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
SHOOTS HIS BRIDE AS
SHE WALKS IN SLEEP
Delaware Man Thought He Saw q Bur-
glar and Fired-Wife Seri-
ously Injured.


DELMAR, Del, Jan. 13.-ThinkinS
burglar was in his home at Lccat0.
Jefferson Taylor shot and seriously In
jured his bride OF three days, who
was walking in her sleep early this
morning.
TAYLOR was awakened by noises on
the second floor, and Immediately
grabbed his revolver and began In
vestigating. Opening the door. he saw
the person whom he supposed to be =
burglar and opened Are. shooting
three times.
II am shot cried his wife,
Only one of the bullets entered the
supposed burglar. She was taken to q
hospital in a serious condition.
Mrs. Taylor had never told her husr
band that she was victim OF SOM
nambulism.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
Woman Accused Of BEATING Girl.

Eliza Peat. 55 years OF age and liv.
ing at No. 34l Howard-st.. was ar.
rested by Detective McC.rty. weanes-
day noon. on charge of assault and
battery. Fred Templeton. OF the So
Ciety for le Prevention OF Cruelty to
Children swore to the complaint. Mrs.
Peat is accused CT beating Mabel Blay.
a child. with chair rung.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
George w. Harmon aud George r.. Ma
teo were elected deueoun for life.

Wednesday evening. In the annual
meeting OF the North Woodward
Baptist church Other officers elect
ed were: Trustees for three years,
J. H. Montgomery. Levi r. Eaton. &.
NJ. Harmon; deacons. f.. r.. Maten.
w. IL. Smedley, George W. >Harmdn:
treasurer. Reuel Houghton: assistant
treasurer. G.. II. Reisler; clerk, w.
n. Dorrsnce: Sunday school superin .
tendcnt, r.. ". BENSON. About SIS
600 was raised for the building fund
during the past year $4,000 for mis-
sions. and IS new members were re-
ceiyed.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

All the material for the granite
walls OF the new dormitory OF the
Rhode Island State College was quar-.
ried from the ledge OF rock upon
which the building was erected.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

A horse can live 20 days withou,
solid food II II has water TO drink. but
only FIVE days on solid food without
drinking. Without food or water Il
can live IL days.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

A German patent has been granted
on slot machine that gives out a
single address or list OF firms I'm n
single branch of business when a coin
is dropped into It
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

TO aid the man who shaves himself.
Californian has patented a mirror
which may be hung from frame
about the neck and adjusted In almost
any position.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Iheater audiences have permitted Mr.
l.ackaye 10 dodge "a few happy re-
marks"
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

There is an air OF expectancy
around the Temple theater. for tho
time Is close at hand for the visit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27

Berlin. Aug. 26-with the suddenness
of an earthquake Emperor William has
cast aside the reserve which It was Of
hcially announced he would maintain az
ter the notorious Kaiser Crisis two years
ago. and in an astounding public utter
ance has thrown down the gauntlet TO
German liberalism In a manner which
has already stirred tempest Of criti-
cism.
The occasion was a banquet at Koenigs-
burg Thursday night. when, emulating his
speeches OF earlier years. his majesty
arrogated to himself the Office OF a di-
vine delegate. and in that character
avowed his determination 20 rule In his
own way regardless Of the views or
opinions Of the hour.
The speech did not reach the newspa-
pers until late this morning. having had.
in accordance with custom in the mat
ter OF imperial deliyersnces. TO be sub
mitted to the revision OF his nlaiestey or
a member OF his suite before It was is.
sued.
His majesty's public utterances since
then have been few. brief. and colorless.
His declarations during his present tour
in east Prussia began 70 show a return
to the fervor and fraukness OF earlier
days although without ovorstepping the
limits Prince Won Buelow prescribed when
he said that without great imperial re-
serve neither he nor any other chancel-
Tor could bear the burden Of Office. Yes
terday's harangue. however, has awak-
ened the press and public to the fact that
the imperial volcano is not extinct. but
merely dormant
German Journals Lament.
A unanimous lamentation goes up from
journals os all shades OF opinion. The
loyallst newspapers receive the bombshel
IN the spirit Of humillating regret. with
which one sees or hears a valued friend
make an objectionable faux pas. Will,
the progressive press OF every grade
conceals. under grave rebulSes. the gle,
with which It watches another nail driver
into the coffin OF absolutism.
Intended ms Challenge.
This fact preciudes the idea that II was
rash expression OF uncOnsidered opin-
ion, while the assumption that Il was
the result OF post-prandial excitement IS
equally excluded thereby. as well as by
the familiar fact OF the Kaiser's nfe-
long abstemiousness. Il IS obvious that
Continued on Pnge 4, Column 3.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27
CELESTIAL PRINCE
TO BE FETED HERE
Plans for Reception Next
Month Under Way.

Plans for the reception in Washington
about the last OF September TO Prince
Tsai Hsun. Of China. were begun yes
terday.
Yung Kwai. first secretary OF the Chi
nese Legation. in charge during the abb
sence OF the Minister. who is on his way
TO Mexico. has drawn up a tentative
itinerary for his mustrious countryman,
which viii be made permanent when the
movements OF President Taft are deter
mined
Prince Tsai sailed from Shanghai Wed.
nesday on the steamer Manchuria direct
for San Francisco. where he is scheduled
70 arrive September l6 The Navy De-
partment has been called upon TO pro.
vide a special escort.
VIII Come 10 Washington.
II President Taft has returned to Wash,
ington by the last OF September, the
royal Celestial will proceed from SaT
Francisco 10 the Capital 10 receive q
formal welcome at the hands OF "Uncl;
Sam" He should reach here about Sep
tember 26. following brief stops en- route
The prince viii have but a few days Z
spend in the East. as he is booked to re
turn. sailing from San Francisco, abou
October l. President Taft and Secretar,
Knox VIII give the royal visitor and hi
party separate receptions. Prince Tsa
win visit the Naval Academy. q nav
! yarGz. 4nd some ~ the larger snip
building plants.
VIII Buy DreadnOughtS.
The prime object Of the visit Is 70 bu,
two Dreadnoughts for the Chinese navy
The new navy for China is 10 be an out
growth OF the reform movement. Som
OF the leaders IN this party are know
TO favor an aggressive political and mil
[ itary development, 70 cope with the worl
/ powers. This IS discouraged by the othe
/ statesmen and foreign advisers. and
while the army is being developed tn
navy is 70 be built up fo- defensiv
purposes. The recent spurt IN naval de
I velopment taken by Japan. upon the re
turn Of the progressives 10 power I
/ China, is regarded by some as mos
likely responsible for the sudden do
cision TO build weapons OF defense 70
! the Chinese coast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27
BEN TILLMAN JAILED.
Senator's Alleged Nephew Held a;
Forger.

Eau Claire. Wis, Aug ga man
named Benjamin J. TiIlman, said to be
a captain in the Twenty-seventh United
States Infantry. was arrested here last
night on a charge OF forgery made
against him at Madison, Wis. where he
was taken to-day. The prisoner, who
says that he is innocent. claims 10 be a
nephew Of Senator Tillman. The prison.
er was in the uniform of a captain when
ne was arrested. He had four other
uniforms in his baggage. He said he
was on his way TO Fort Smelling. He
declares that he is a victim Of circum-
stances.
Inquiry at the. United States army
headquarters building in St Paul elscited
the Information that Benjamin J. Tillman
is captain of Company G. of the Twenty
seventh United States Infantry Fort
Sheridan. near Chicago. The officer. so
II was stated at the office, is believed TO
be a son Of the South Carolina Senator.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27
NEW CUBAN ROW.
Proposal for Leasing Havana Water
Works Opposed.

Havana. Aug. 6.-There was a great
demonstration this afternoon by all the
commercial classes against the proposed
leasing of the city water works to a
private company. Every business place.
including the cafes. was closed. and bore
signs reading, CLOSED as a protest
against leasing the aqueduct"
A huge mass meeting was held IN the
National Theater, at which Vice Presi-
dent Zayas presided Central Park was
crowded to suffocation with the protest.
ing populace. A notable feature is the
Vice President putting himself on record
against a scheme President Conner
favors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27
BRYAN OUT OF RACE,
For First Time He Makes Definite
Announcement

Kalamazoo, Aug. 26.-'I will not be a
candidate for President in 1912" declared
William J. Bryan at Kalamazoo to-day.
This Is the first time the Nebraskan has
positively stated that he will not make
an effort 20 secure the Democratic nOmi-
nation FOR the Presidency in 1912
There is plenty Of good material in the
party, but who will be- the next candi-
date for President on the Democratic
ticket depends upon what the next Con-
gress does.'' continued Mr.. Bryan Il
believe the Democrats will control the
next House That the country is dissatis-
fed with the Republican party is mani
tested in the strength Of the insurgency
movement"
Mr. Bryan refused to make any COM
ment when asked about the possibility OF
Gov. Harmon. Of Ohio. being the Demo
cratic candidate for President. He said:
Il was pleased 10 note the statement
Of Col. Roosevelt yesterday. while il
Ohio. in which he said the time had come
for corporations TO be driven from poll.
tics The Democrats for years have beer
urging this very thing. and Col. Roose.
welt. by the position he has taken, viii
be able TO do US much good''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27

Chicago, Aug. 26-The trial Of the ILL
nois Central Railroad $l,5Oo,OOO graft case
was started to-day. when the preliminary
examination Of Frank B. Hartman. for
mer general manager; John y. Taylor,
former general storekeeper, and Charles
l. Ewing. former general superintendent
OF the railroad. was opened before Mu-
nicipal Judge Bruggemeyer.
The alliance Of the State, which is
prosecuting. and the Illinois Central as
slsting, opened proceedings with a heavy
body blow In calling to the witness stand
man whose identity as a witness had
been kept secret until the opening OF the
case. and whose testimony on the stand
connected the names OF the three de-
PENDANTS with the late Ira G. Rawn.
formerly vice president Of the Illinois
Central; J. d. Buker, former assistant
superintendent Of machinery. and Will
lam Renshaw. former superintendent Of
machinery with the Ostermann Manufac-
turing Company The witness was Theo-
F--'-o @NNNNANAf ApNVAAo~Nt NAhllANNi Oh
the road, who was a partner Of Henry c.
Ostermann IN the organization Of the
company. He testified that all the Off
cials mentioned had been given stock in
the Ostermann company because of
what they had done to help It," and that
Taylor had been a director Of the COM
pany taking the place after Reuther
himself had been forced out.
Lawyers Fence at Opening.
Attorney Tyrell. for the defense. moved
fCr bill Of particulars and 10 quash
the case. and was overruled, then At
torney Frank Reid, also OF the defense,
asked for change Of venue. This was
denied and Attorney Reid called Defend,
ant Ewing, his client before tho bar TO
swear he believed the court prejudIced
70 him. Judge Bruggemeyer ruled The
defense should file an affidavit 70 that
effect The other defendants expressed a
like desire, and all were given antil Mon
day to file their affdavits.
z. G. Cowgirl, private secretary Of
President J. T. Harahau. Of the nlinoi.
Central. was the first witness.
His testimony was OF a general ma.
ture, consisting mostly OF telling whar
positions the defendants had held. ans
the manner in which the railroad farm
ed OUT cars for repairs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-27
KNOCKS DOWN FOES.
Political Speaker Puts Six Out Of
Commission.

Laurens. S. c., Aug. 2s.-Attorney Cen
eral Frazer Lyon, candidate for re-
election. was assaulted here to-day at a
Democratic campaign meeting. While ad-
dressing voters. The assault grew cut OF
the old dispensary scandal. and was led
by Editor Crews. of Laurens paper.
who was supported by a number Of
friends.
AS Crews friends leaped on the plat
form, Lyon, who is a powerful man. be-
gan 20 fight. He knocked down Crews
and two OF his friends. and threw three
others OF the platform.
BY this time Lyons friends rallied TO
him and pistols were drawn. and a
bloody fight was only averted by Lyon IS
coOlness. He told his friends not to shoot
as he could defend himself.
Lyon was handed a revolver, which he
placed on a table on the platform, and
then resumed his speech, finishing II
without further interruption from the
Crews faction. Henry Wright, one Of the
men thrown from the platform by Lyon,
IS seriously injured.