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The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
HIS FASTIDIOUS FIANCE
By LOUIS CARL STEIN


Mrs. John Dunham was what might
be termed an overlooked widowl She
was only thirty-eight years old whom
her husband died. and she was by no
means . homely woman. and yet a.
the age Of fortysix she was still .
widow. Such things do happen In vii
lagos now and then. The piano man
may praise a widows eyes, the sew
ing machine man praise her hair, and
the tin peddler look at her with ad-
miring eyes and sigh. but that may
also lead to nothing. II had led to
nothing in the widow Dunham's case.
A widow or any other woman must
have an ofer OF marriage before she
can refuse II.
The time came. Mrs. Dunham was
stil hanging on to her forty-sixth
year when along came Moses Frazer,
living in a village six miles away.
Moses would have come years sooner,
but for circumstances over which he
had no control. He had wife, and
having one, the most he could do was
to sigh and wait. When the wife
was gathered in by the Reaper and
a year Of mourning had passed Moses
was free to call on the widow. When
she looked out of the window at the
click Of the gate latch and saw him
she knew his errand.
Moses entered the house and talked
about this and that, and It was long
time, and he had crossed and re
crossed his legs many times before he
got up the courage to say:
Widow, I'm alone in the world, an6
30 are you"
"oh. but don't mind it." was the
reply.
But I thought you might. It some
how isn't natural for a woman to bC
living alone. AS the Bible says, there
ought to be a man around the house.
Il never read that in the Bible
Leastwise, shouldn't want mar
around under foot. It must be relie
to you not to have wife mussinl
around"
But It amt widow-it ain't," re
piled Moses. I'm so dinged lonesome
I dop't know what to do. Sarah knew
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

MI HILE the field officers Of the U. 8.
" Forestry service are taking pre-
cautions against fire in the great ma
tional forests of the west, the forestry
bureau is besieged constantly by
"cranks" and real inventors, chiefly
the former, who propose all sorts of
ridiculous plans for coping with the
flames. One of the most novel OF
these recently came from an eastern
man who proposed that an artillery
Organization be formed in the forest
service and equipped with huge NOR
tar batteries, which would shoot
lgrenades filled with chemicals.
This mans plan was to have a bat
terry Of these mortars hauled to a suit
able ELL near forest fire, from which
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
SAYINGS OF FAMOUS MEN,

Darius Green: "Ouchi-
The Montgolhers: There's moth
ing like giving the public q little hot
air"
Mr.. Rockefeller: Whether they
call it petrol or gasoline, you know
where II all comes from"
David: -On second thought. I see
that ought to wish for larger wings
than those Of a dove"
Young LochinVar: Il can take one
passenger, miss"
Noah: For long distances though !
stn prefer q boat"
Hannibal: when l want to ride
over the Alps always use elephants" :"
Robert Burns: "Hootl wadna
trade my Pegasus for a the airships
In creationl"
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

work for the surgeons OF the army to
perform before each one has under
gone treatment.
The typhoid prophylatic," as 1t IL
called, has been prepared by Major
Russell Of the medical corps, stationed
at the army medical school in this
city. and will be distributed to the
various forts and posts throughout the
country. 1t is estimated that in about
a months time every officer and man
in the army will have been inoculated.
Very little II any inconvenience as q
result Of the incubation is felt by the
patient He does not lose a single
days duty nor is he compelled to take
to his bed
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THAT Would catch rhem.

Il wish l could think of some way
to get people to come to my church
l have tried to preach sensible ser
mons, and l have done my best to get
out and mix with our citizens-to make
them feel that am interested in them
and their affairs, But 1t seems to be
useless"
THE trouble with you is that you
are not going at the thing right Why
don't you cut out the sermon and
the prayers and have only singing
and moving pictures7"
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
hanca the pamnnasa.

II had a frightful nightmare last
night"
Tell me about It."
Il dreamed that l owned a private
yacht and started out to sail around
the world"
That's not 80 bad"
But in a twinkling the yacht be-
came a tub"
"Oh!"
"And the tub sprung a leak"
"Horrorsl"
Then / woke up and pulled down
the window. My bed was rain.
soaked"
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Another TrIp,

The Professor went to the lost
property Office today and got that um-
brella left on the train last week.
That's good. Where Is 1t nowr'
..Eh? By Jovel I-really, my dear.
I'm afraid I--er-left 1t on the train
Life.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

Mrs. O'Brien-I was afraid. Mrs.
o'Toole that yer husband would be
laid up fur some time, but hear he's
mindin' rale quick.
Mrs. O'Toole-AyeI Shure be-
lave he began to get well the minute
he got sick.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Government Guarantee.

Particular Vestryman-Before we
accept your donation to the church
fund, sir, we must be assured yours
Is clean money.
Millionaire Trust Magnate-oi
course, 1t is. Every bill has been
through the government laundry.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Nct Bad for Punch.

Heavy-goer lat lance at late
hour) Haven't the least idea what
the time Is, have youi
Long Duffering Partner (seizing her
opportunity -Oh, Just ordinary waltz
time. Punch
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Merely a Temporary Disadvantage.

The widow had just announced her
engagement
But my dear Maria" said her
friend, you don't mean to tell me
that you intend marrying q man
you've only known for two wseksi"
"oh. yes" said the happy. widow.
Il can easily overcome that objection
in time. l hope to know him tolerAbly
well after we have been married q
couple Of years."-Harper's Weekly.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Advertise II.

I wish knew Of some way to make
religion more attractive to the
masses"
why not have description Of
heaven written by one Of these men
who write descriptions Of summer re.
,orts for the railroads7"
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
A EortIfyIna ExpsrIencs.

"You dictate all your letters2"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
Sometimes you can get pretty good
idea Of how little attention your letter
is going to receive by watching the
manner and facial expression of the
stenographer."
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

Friend-I suppose 1t was hard to
lose your daughter?
Father-Well, 1t did seem as II It
would be at one time, but she landed
this fellow Just as we we're beginning
to give up hope.-Christian Intel
ngencer.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
In Fashion.

Il heard today that one of the most
prominent men in local society took
flight yesterday.
WAS he in financial trouble or scan
DALI"
Neither; he was in an airship."
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
rrInmnh Of Rsaann-

Damocles saw the sword suspended
BY the hair.
Since 1t can't cut the hair. Judge
your wife has been sharpening her
pencil" be remarked to the king
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

Out Of Date Joke From Boston.
She with newspaper)-Another cy.
clone out west. 1t has swept dozens
Of farms clear Of everything.
He'll bet the mortgages didn't
bulge an inch.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
L,ohts RspIace ushers.

To economic on ushers New
York moving picture theater has in
stalled small incandescent lamps ON
the backs Of the seats, arranged to
burn only when seat Is unoccupied.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Cause for SurprIae.

A fool and his money are parted quite
soon,
10 as true as q shoes made OF leather;
But the thing that surprises us most Il
the fact
How the two get 90 often together
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

Il wonder II the Moroccans are wor
ried over the country's possible par.
tition.
Shouldn't wonder II they were feel
ing a good deal cut up"
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

There are thirty-fve senator's ana
forty representative in congress who
ere so OF more. and they seem to 81
IN their prime.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20
Ever Notlce7

Please don't ask me to explain II.
/ beseech, on any score;
But the stork Is always friendly
With fellow when he's poor.
The Southern herald., 1911-10-20

Dobbins-Cheer up, old fellow;
there's good time coming.
Bronson-Not for me. MY wife IL
coming back from the country tomor
row.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14

day as they had agreed. She said she
called Mrs. Schenk over the telephone
and that the defendant said:
There's nothing doing. | can't get
the stun -
The same afternoon II was testified.
Mrs. Schenk came to the hospital.
Then she told the detective she was
afraid OF a post-mortem.
But l wish you'd dope him any
how, Mrs. Klein's witness said she
exclaimed.
THE next day" the witness said,
Mrs. Schenk evaded me. The subject
OF her husbands death wasn't discus
sed
"A few days later | went TO the
Schenk home with Mrs. Schenk. On
the way back In the auto ! told her
thought her husband was being pois-
oned. | asked her II she ever had
given him arsenic. She did not say
Yes or No
Mrs. Klein was on the stand when
court adjourned. She will be cross
examined Monday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
NEW MOTORCYCLE OUT.
Compactness 10 Cardinal Feature Of
Detroit Concerns Models.

The first models OF the Detroit
motorcycle. machine built on en-
tirely new lines, and which IL "a.
pected to cut big figure in thu
motor world, have been shipped TO
the New York auto show, and will
be demonstrated there next week.
Compactness il the cardinal feature
OF the new cycle. IL Is arrived at BY
the ingenious method of utilizing the
hollows In the tubes of the frame,
which have hitherto been waste
space. Gasoline tank, lubricating oil,
coil, batteries, muller and tool kit
are all contained in the frame, max
ing the machine less cumbersome and
protecting the parts from dirt or az
cidents
The machine Is made by the De.
Toit Motorcycle Co.. which comprises
some OF the best-known names In
Detroits automobile industry and
others as well-known in the general
business world.
James Brady, president. was for
nine years engaged in the Olds Motor
Works and was later factory man
ager successfully Of the Thomas-De-
troit and Chalmers companies.
William J. Nagel, formerly deputy
controller. Ia secretary-treasurer
James Flett, formerly chief of the ex-
perlmental department of the Olds
Motor Works, and afterward superin-
tendent of the mechanical depart.
ments Of the Thomas Detroit and
Chalmers companies and OF the
machine department OF the Tinker
Detroit Axle Co., is superintendent;
Herbert A. Mitchell, formerly with
the Cadillac, Chalmers and Hudson
motor companies, Is purchasing
agent, and Grover E. Cleveland, for
merly OF the CleveRich Machine
Co., superintendent of machinery.
The company will occupy q large
new factory at st. Aubin and Jeffer-
son-aves., Feb. /.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
IAKES STOMACH
TROUBLE VANISH
1ndIpsstJon. oss, Heartburn and pys
pspsls ~ and You VIII Feel
Fine In Five Minutes.

why not get some now-this mo.
ment, and forever rid yourself OF
Stomach trouble and Indigestion a
dieted stomach gets the blues anu
erumbles. Give II good eat, then
take Pape's Diapepsin TO start the di'
gestive juices working. There VIII De
no dyspepsia or belching OF Gas or
eructations OF undigested food; no
feeling like q lump OF lead in the
stomach or heartburn, sick headache
and Dizziness, and your food VIII not
ferment and poison your breath with
nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin costs only %
cents for large case at any drug
store here, and will relieve the most
obstinate case OF Indigestion and Up
set Stomach in five minutes.
There Is nothing else better to take
Gas from Stomach and cleanse the
stomach aud intestines, and, besides
one single dose will digest and pre-
pare for assimilation into the blood
all your food the same as sound
healthy stomach would do II.
When Diapepsin works, your stom-
ach rests-gets itself in order, cleans
up--and then you feel like eating
when you come TO the table, and what
you eat will do you good.
Absolute relief from all Stomach
Misery is waiting for you as soon as
you decide to take little Diapepsin.
Tell your druggist that you want
Pape's .Diapepsin. because you want
TO become thoroughly cured this time.
Remember, IL your stomach feels
out OF order and uncomfortable now,
you can get relief in five minutes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
NURSE says MRS. SCHENK
SCHEMED TO KILL HUSBAND
(Continued from page ~.

like dog. Once, she said, he lef.
her when she was seriously Ill
The detective said Mrs. Schenk said
further:
IF DR.. Hupp knew how had lived
he wouldn't be so anxious for John
to get we'll"
The witness told of requesting a
conference with Mrs. Schenk over
come papers. She suggested a meet
Ing in the country. Mrs. Schenk de-
clined to come to the hospital.
I'VE finally agreed to meet q;
7:15 D. m, block from the hospital,
witness said. Mrs. Schenk came In
her automobile.
I'VE drove out into the country.
Coming back we ate at a down
town restaurant.
I'VE talked about the. paper, | said
had seen Albert bring to John.
told her had demanded that Albert
leave the room and had been repre-
manded for my pains.
"Of course. there were no such pa
pers or incident. She seemed high
ly pleased.
81 pray every night she said,
That may be called and told he was
dead. There are times when | feel
could kill him. she said.
81 said, Why don't you try it.
"She looked at me a moment. Then
she said Would you II you were mey
what would you take to kill him
for me?' she asked.
IL said $4,000.
"She said she could only give me
$1,000. I told her II wasn't much
for the job. but finally agreed.
81 asked her to make out con-
tract. She hesitated. told her |
wanted enough money to get out OF
the country. but she pleaded with me
not to think OF that
They'll suspect me- she protest
ed"
Witness said Mrs. Schenk deliber-
ately asked her TO give Schenk the
stuff"
Witness asked her what she meant
by stun. '
why, poison" she said Mrs.
Schenk replied.
IL expressed fear that ! might be
caught giving the poison" witness
said.
Mrs. Schenk scoffed at the idea She
suggested that / put the 'doped' medi-
cine on the table beside the bed.
II asked her how she could dissimu-
late after her husbands death.
"Oh. Lordy:' she said. I'd be so
happy I could do II easily.
The witness said Mrs. Schenk did
not come to - hs>ella u following
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privilege. Senator Lodge is man
whom little children like. He Is al
son an ayowed champion of condi-
tons as they are. Senator Lodge Is
clever writer and an able speaker.
He Is also a confirmed opponent OF
democracy In government. Senator
Lodge has an analytical and almost
brilliant mind and he boasts friend
ship of many years with Theodore
Roosevelt: yet Senator Lodge Is one
of the most willing tools or the sys-
tenn led for many years by Aldrich.
In his personal life he is a man above
ways are devious and his record is no
better than that of John Kean or
Senator Guggenheim, Senator Lodge
is clean-handed, versatile, ready
fighter on the side OF representative
government-the kind OF representa-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
fit and by SO doing make a happy
Sincerely.
WINNIFRED BOYD.

WINNIFRED BOYD.
From jackson prison comes stii
another pathetic plea for mercy. This
is from the father. John Boyd. IL io'
lows:
Dear Sir 80,
have been informed through
the press that my son, Daniei
BOYD. Is to be released on parole
This is indeed tempering justice
with mercy. The poor boy Is
more to be pitied than censured.
He has been without a fathers
guidance and practically without
a home. Temptation came and ne
Welded. l pray God that MS
nresent Incarceration may be
lesson enough. My own case is or
should be warning. That my
term here is soon to close In due
to the untiring efforts OF friends
10 whom I am sincerely gratelui.
And now I must add you to that
list for your kindness to my son
I'm his trouble. | cannot say what
should like tony heart Is TOO
full-but believe me, will always
he grateful and will do my utmost
10 keen him In the narrow pain.
I have tried to learn the particu-
lars, even having the chaplain
write to Mr.. Venn, but have re-
ceiyed no reply. Again thanking
JOHN BOYD.
The wealth of love she has Tor mel
husband is revealed in the following
excerpts from tender missives writer
by Winifred Boyd TO her husband.
L can't give you up. You've just
got to make good. You've got a
lot TO fight against and 1t VIII be
hard. because IL Is born In you,
hut you can do II. know you
can. | wish there were some way
that I could make things easier
for you to bear. Dorothy Ann
has a cold. She don't feel very
good and wants me to hold her all
the time. You don't know what
n darling she Is. Dear, l would
give anything to have her know
her papa. Just think, she is past
six months old and she was three
weeks old when you left
Remember your own words
Honesty, frankness and stability.
Honesty would cover all three
that means everything-health,
wealth and happiness.
am so tired / can hardly hold
nv head up, so | had better go to
bed, don't you think?
Good night, dear boy,
PEGGY.
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party majority and
a real struggle be
tween special pri
vilege and genera
welfare have made
the Massachusetts
situation tense ant
uncertain. Possibly
Ledge will come
back" His parti
sans arc showing
renewed confidence
Senator Lodge
Is a brainy, well
dressed, well edu
Gated, well brought
up representative
OF all that Is worsl
in our political sys
TEN.
Senator Lodge
is a gentleman. HC
is likewise the
aren't NJ snacia
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
MIsER SLAIN FOR MONEY.
Man Who Lived Near Berlin, Ont
Had 5000 In Gold.

BERLIN, Ont, Jan. 14.-Officers are
endeavoring to solve the murder OF
Fritz Lubinski, aged 20, who was
chained to a post In the rear Of his
frame shack in Wellesley township, IA
miles from Berlin, and beaten to
death.
II was learned from a man named
Nowak that the deceased had $4,000
in gold. On a recent visit to Lubinski,
the victim, after showing him his
wealth, expressed his intention Of
making Nowak his heir, as he was
without family. Nowak broke down
as he related HIS story. He is a god
child of Lubinskis
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
Cen. James Barnett Dead.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. I4.-Gen
James Barnett, civil war veteran. &c
years old. known as "Clevelands
first citizen" prominent for many
years in the civic and financial az
fairs of Tho city. died at his home
last night after iong illness. Gen
Barnett was for many years presi
cent OF the First Nai;ona. bank and
was a director In several OF the city's
principal financial institutions. Dur
ing his career he held a number oil
city ani county Offices and was prom
insnt in all civic work.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
DINNER TO HENRY FORD.
Counsel On Both Sides In Patent
Suit Sit at Feast In New York.

NEW YORK. Jan. 14.-(SpeciaD-.
A testimonial dinner to Henry Ford
was given at Cafe Rector last night
Judge Crisp, of the Ford legal stan
presided, and counsel on both sides
In the Selden patent suit were pres
ent and joined In the tributes to Ford
Other speakers were Job e. Hedges
OF New York, and James Schermer'
horn and c. A. Brownell Of Detroit
Ford and James Cozzens made &C.
acknowledgements. The Ford Co.'s New
York manager and salesman were
present at the brilliant AFFAIR.
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LODGES CAREER.

Henry Cabot Lodge was born In
Boston, May IL, 1880; graduated
from Harvard 1871; editor North
American Review. 1876: admitted
To ha" 1876: Massachusetts, legisla-
ture 1880: u. s. house OF representa-
tives. 1888: u. s. senator. since
1923.
He has been a delegate to every
Republican national convention dur
ing the past quarter OF century.
He has written many American
historical works. He II a member
OF the American Academy Arts and
Letters, and numerous other learned
societies
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
NEW CORPORATIONS.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 14.-The
following companies have filed ar
ticles OF Incorporation with the sec
rotary Of state: o. b. Ingraham com
pany. Litchfield. $4,000; Standard
Electric Car company, Jackson, $40.
900: Real Estate Investment com.
pany, Lansing, increase from SIS.
900 to 100000; Palestine Bulletin, De
froit, $1,000; principal stockholders
Charles Hampton, John 8. Block
Fred B. Sides; Lenawee County Hol
stein Breeders association. Lenawee
county. $1,000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-14
LINES SENTENCE, TUESDAY.
He 10 Convicted Of Murder Of Henr,
knoop.

knoop.
HOWELL. Mich, Jan. 14.-Cedfie
Line, the 1s-year-old Oak Grove youth
who shot and killed Henry Knoop. a
thrasher. in q quarrel over wages,
last November. was last night con
Sicted of murder in the second degree,
after the jury had deiiberated more
than 10 hours. He will be sentenced
next Tuesday afternoon. II Is said
the jury was equally divided on the
nrst ballots for and against murder
In the first degree, for which the pros
ecution contended.
Prosecutor Robb closed the case for
the people In q fierce arraignment of
the defendant, declaring that he not
only killed Knoop without provoca-
ton. but also robbed his dead body.
Judge Miner took 80 minutes to
charge the jury. instructing 1T that
II Line killed Knoop while commit
Ing robbery. he was guilty of murder
IN the first degree. The jury retired
at 1880 yesterday morning and ar
rived ut the verdict at $40 last night.
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WIFE AND CONVICT
FATHER PLEAD FOR MAN

first offense. He gave him the mini
mum sentence, six months in TIN
House Of Correction. Following is thu
letter from the wife TO Judge Phelan
In which she pleads for leniency:
GRAND RAPIDS, December 2S1.
Dear Sir-I am writing you In
regard TO my husband, ID. 8.
Boyd, whose future, | might say,
Is In your hands.
I think understand the case
and want to do all can to help
him.
This may seem strange to you,
but I think that his confinement.
pending the outcome If his case.
Is the best thing that could have
taken place. II has brought him
TO ar understanding. made him
realize Just what he h$t been do
ing and the cause OF 1t all. and
firmly believe tat he wants 20
do what is right and honorable:
I'm other words. be man.
When he can make home fot
our baby and me. We VIII go 70
him and | feel sure | will never
have cause TO regret Il. ! am so
anxious for that time TO come.
lie never has had the respon-
sibility OF a home. nor does he
realize what a dera baby he has
to bring up. never having seen
her since she was three weeks
old. These things I am positive
will be en- Incentive to do right,
II nothing else would.
He is capable OF holding a good
position and there In one thing
I intend to insist upon and that
is that he work for a salary and
live within it--no commission bus
mess. am confident that he will
do right and would like to ask
you to be as lenlent as you see
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consin. he looks upon LaFollette as
demagogue. He gazes down on
Bourne from "A cold and mountainous
height. He hates Beverage with Al
unfeigned hatred He meets Sena-
ter Lorimer with cordiality because
the latter also represents the inter
ests OF Representative" government.