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The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
WESTERN GOVERNORS -
AT WATERWAY MEETING

WASHINGTON, Dec. with the
arrival of eight governors OF western
states as special guests Of the Rivers
and Harbors Congress, the big water
ways convention took the center or
the stage In Washington today. Sew
eral OF the executives spoke before
the 1000 delegates.
Tonight they will take dinner with
President Taft at the White House.
Nearly every speaker before the
convention has dwelt on what effect
the Panama canal will have on
American trade and American water
ways. Rep. Sparkman. Of Florida,
said that If the present agitation Is
kept up, by 1925 the government will
have expended more than a billion
dollars for the Improvement OF water
ways.
Women interested in better water
ways are holding the annual session
here OF the "Women's National Rivers
and Harbors Congress"
With big party OF Western
Boosters the governors are on a
general tour Of the east In a special
train. They are: Tasked L. Oddie.
of Nevada, James II. Hawley, of
Idaho; Adolph g. Eberhart, OF Mime
sofa; Edwin L. Norris. OF Montana;
John Burke, of North Dakota Os-
wald West, of Oregon; Robert s. Yes
sey, OF South Dakota; and Joseph M.
Carey, of Wyoming.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
ASK OSBORN
TO PARDON BOY CONVICT

LANSING. Mich, Dec. 7.-During
the past few weeks Governor Osborn
has received many petitions from per-
sons who are anxious TO secure a
pardon or parole for Albert Fisher,
the 16-yeaf-old lad who was sentenced
to Jackson prison Sept. IL, 1911, for
burglary.
The lad had very bad record
around Saginaw and II Is not thought
that the executive will act favorably
in his case In passing Judgment on
the boy the circuit Judge OF Saginaw
county said:
"This young man has been before
the probate court OF this county many
times and has been placed under the
care OF the probation officer several
tines by Judge OF Probate Crane. He
is now brought before this court
charged with burglary. This crime
was perpetrated by him and three
othef boys in the very heart OF the
business district Of this city and was
done with a boldness worthy OF old.
er and more experienced heads in
crime than that OF this boy, and am
OF the opinion that the only hone for
him Is serving term in prison"
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
FRANK E. SMITHS BODY
FOUND IN ORCHARD LAKE

The body OF Frank e. Smith, of No
"a Abbott-st., who, with his brother
wesley, OF No. 418 Euclid-ave. east
was drowned while duck hunting on
Orchard lake. on Thanksgiving day
was recovered in 81 feet OF water,
about 200 yards from the boat house,
Wednesday afternoon Cyrus Her
bert, a brother of Mrs. Wesley Smith,
was handling the graphing iron when
the body was found.
The funeral OF Wesley Smith, whose
body was recovered. Monday, will be
held, Friday, from his home, with in
terment in Evergreen cemetery.
Frank Il. Smith and his wife parted
about two months ago, Frank taking
up his residence with his brother,
Charles, in the Abbott-st. rooming
house, while his wife and two children
remained In Oxford.
His wife is iii from the shock of
the double drowning. and whether the
funeral Of her husband will be held
from her home, has not been decided,
though II Is thought that she will take
charge OF the funeral The body has
been sent to Pontiac, awaiting further
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
TO PROBE PERJURY IN
KELLOGG DIVORCE CASE

Prosecutor Shepherd has given his
word that as soon as the taking OF
testimony In the Kellogg divorce case
is completed, he will begin q thor
ough Investigation Of the perjury
charges which have cropped out al
most every day since the case started.
Mr.. Frazer and Judge Donovan have
promised, the prosecutor every assist
aRces
Freak ]. Kellogg. the aged defend-
ant, Nwho spent "Wednesday morning
denying his wife's charges OF cruelty,
was forced to admit under cross-ex-
animation during the afternoon that
he had corresponded with the present
Mrs. Kellogg while he was still mar
ried to wife No. 2. He declared, how
ever, that his letters were not love
letters, but mere letters OF friend
ship" which he wrote about three
times a week Mr.. Frazer then read
few extracts from these letters
showing them to TEEN with express
sions OF undying love, and promises
to marry as soon as he could get rid
of his wife.
Mr.. Frazer was prepared to read a
large stack OF these letters into the
record, but Judge Donovan said he
would take them and read them at his
leisure.
Questioned as to his wealth, Kel.
logg admitted that he had securities
worth about 100000. outside Of his
medicine concerns. His income from
his patent remedies averaged about
$S0, 900 year, he said.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
WOULD ELECT DIRECT
TO NATION |, CONVENTION
Gov. Osborn Favors Primaries to
Name Delegates-Farmers
Against Taft For 1912.

LANSING, Dec. 7,-Governor Os-
born is of the opinion that a direct
primaries for the selection OF dele
gates to national conventions would
be a good thing, If such a thing is
brought about by the passage OF an
act through the legislature. He is in
clined to believe, however, that rules
formulated by party organization
would not insure a correct expression
of the people. There Is no reason
why the delegation to the national
conventions held by the various par
ties should not be selected In the
same manner as our county officers"
said the governor.
The Michigan Association of Farm
ers' clubs at it's annual meeting In
Lansing this week adopted resolu-
tions favoring the direct primary for
selecting delegates 10 national con-
ventions and the idea has received
the stamp OF approval amonge other
organizations OF agriculturalists.
Although politics is supposed to be
subject foreign to the Michigan As
sociation of Farmers clubs, the time
worn topic crept in whenever there
was an informal gathering OF the dele
gates to the convention held in Lans-
ing this week, and il seemed to be the
prevailing opinion Of the agricultural
lists that President Taft should not
e given a second term.
Senator LaFollette would have
swept the convention by an over
whelming vote had a straw ballot
been taken on the Republican presi-
dental possibilities while Gov. Wood
row Wilson seemed to have the in
eide track with the Democratic dele
gates.
It was evident from the manner in
which the farmers viewed reciprocity
that any one who espoused this cause,
will not receive the support of the
ruralists. Governor Osborn received
a welcome when he addressed the
delegates and gave short reference
10 his stand on the reciprocity treaty,
but majority OF the visitors seemed
10 place all the blame on President
Taft. and II is doubtful whether ten
Of the 100 delegates would have fav-
ored his reelection had straw vote
been taken.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
PATROLMAN'S MIND IS
AFFECTED BY OLD INJURY
George Schneider, Victim of
Fight With Negro, Taken to
Observation Ward.

Az the result of an injury sustained
several years ago in. a desperate hand
to-hand conflict with a Negro, Patrol
man George Schneider Is now con-
fined in st. Mary's hospital. where he
Is constantly under the observation OF
physicians and nurses. An officer
from central police station is also in
attendance.
In the battle with the Negro,
Schneider sustained concussion OF
the brain and since that time he has
been subject to nervous disorders. He
never collapsed completely, however
until Tuesday, when his condition be
came such that he had to be removed
to his home at No. 54S Townsend-ave
Later. he was transferred to the hos
pital.
After his injury, the officer was
placed on the sanitary squad, but re
Gently, he has been on duty In ths
central station. He is married anc
~ the father Of large family.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
MANCHU DYNASTY IS
DOOMED, SAYS CHINESE

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Dec. 7-Dis-
quieting reports from Washington In
regard to the payment Of the indem-
nifty fund out OF which a large number
OF Chinese students at Michigan and
other universities are being educated,
does not cause alarm among the stu
dents registered at Michigan, accord
ing to Albino Sycip, president OF the
University Of Michigan Chinese Stu
dents club.
80 far" says Mr.. Sycip, none Of
the indemnity students here has failed
to receive his monthly remittance
from Washington, and we believe
that some means OF bridging over the
difficulty will be found when the prop
or time comes"
Mr.. Sycip takes an optimistic view
of the situation in China. There
are many reasons why China should
have a republican form OF govern
ment," he said. First the Manchu
regime is corrupt. and unfit to rule
430. 100000 people Ofices are sold
and bribery Is common. Eficient
men are barred from political incum-
benches, and the throne caters to cor
rupt officials. The revolution is a
movement OF progress, and as such
should be encouraged by all who be-
iIeve in liberty and progress"
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
GASOLINE TANK BLOWS
UP; TWO MEN INJURED

Adam oliver, IL years old, No. 302
Twenty-second-st., and George Cum
ming, aged "a. of No. 753 Concord-ave.,
were hurt and narrowly escaped be-
ing killed In an explosion Of gasoline
in the laundry of LaMeasure Bros,
Nos. 457-459-461 Baker-st., Wednesday
afternoon. oliver sustained cuts
about the right eye and hip, and, af-
ter getting temporary surgical treat
ment, was taken home In an ambu-
lance. Cunning was less severely in
jured. but was also taken home. He
was only slightly cut and bruised.
The tank, with a capacity Of 1000
gallons, was sunk In the ground under
building sapart from the laundry
proper.
Oliver and Cunning. with many
others, were working in the dry-clean-
ing department, on the second Gor OF
the structure when the tank blew up.
Oliver got the full force OF the ex-
plosion, being hurled against the cell
ing. Part Of a brick wall was blown
out and the building otherwise
wrecked.
The damage is estimated at about
$4,000. with no insurance, underwrit-
ers refusing to Issue policies on places
where dry-cleaning Is done. The
cause OF the explosion is not known.
There is said to have been but a
small quantity of gasoline in the tank
when It let go.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
FARMER JURY MAY TRY
TEN INDICTED PACKERS
Eleven Tentative Jurors Are In
Box When Court Re-
convenes Today.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA Farmer
fury" will probably decide the fate
OF the ten Chicago packers, brought
to trial after eight years OF a legal
fight. II was apparent today that the
government intended to challenge
peremptorily many OF the veniremen
from Chicago, and Special Attorney
Sheean indicated a pronounced pref
erence for agriculturists from north
ern Illinois
AS yet the defense has not had an
opportunity to show its preferences
in the way of jurors.
When court reconvened today there
were eleven tentative jurors In the
boX-all subject TO peremptory chal-
ienge by the government and not yet
even questioned by the defense A
vide difference 1f opinion as TO the
Sherman law was developed among
the venlremen by questions Of the
prosecutions lawyers today. There
were several WIN declared their OPP
POSITION TO any form OF governmental
regulation for business and Others
who were violently against the She-
man law.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
ADRIAN TO ESTABLISH
CITY SKATING Kinks
viii Try to Cut Down Deaths By
Drowning Among Children
Of That Place.

ADRIAN, Mich, Dec. Municipal
skating Kinks are to be established in
Adrian for the children. The city
council took action on the matter, re-
Gently placing power in the hands
Of a committee to arrange vacant lots
so that water can be turned I'm to be
frozen for the skating places.
SO numerous are the drownings Of
late years and SO dangerous are the
ponds and the river here that the
Story Tellers' league together with
private parties took the matter up
and submitted 1t to the council Work
has been commenced and after the
first freeze the children OF Adrian
will be skating on ponds operated by
the city and which will be so shallow
that drowning will be almost impos-
sible. One large park in the center
OF the town will undoubtedly be re-
tanned by the city for a permanent
playground.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
SAYS COMMERCE COURT
WILL BE ABOLISHED

WASHINGTON, Dec. TT have as
surances of support which practically
insures the passage of my bill to abol-
ish the commerce court" said Rep.
Sims (Dem., Tenn), today. "Am cer-
tain that II will meet with the -ap-
proval of the Democratic leaders and
majority or the members Of both
parties on the floor"
to forward the bill. He fought the
creation of the court.
The Sims bill Is practically the
same as a measure introduced In the
senate by Poindexter, (Rep., wash.).
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
POLITICAL PARTIES
Affected BY ELECTION
LAW REQUIREMENTS
No Candidate Shall Be Deemed
Nominated Unless Party
Casts 15 Per Cent Vote.
SYNOPSIS TO BE PRINTED
Martindale Thinks Democrats,
Socialists and Prohibitionists
Must Vote Larger Numbers.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 7.-Secretary
OF State Frederic c. Martindale has
mnde a synopsis OF the new election
laws which Will shortly be printed In
pamphlet form and will prove a great
help to those who did not follow the
changes that were made during the
last session OF the legislature.
Under the revised statute no candi-
date shall be deemed nominated
whose party does not cast 15 per cent
of the vote cast for secretary of state
at the last election, and such party
shall not have the names of any can
didates printed upon the election bal
lot. This will mean that the Repub-
licans will have TO poll 33.129 votes
at the primary election; Democrats,
1906; Prohibitionists, 1,456; Social
lists. 1852, and Socialist Labor. 1S4.
Secretary of State Martindale points
to the fact that there is always con.
test of some sort in the Republican
ranks and that party has little to fear
from the new law, but unless the
Democrats, Socialists and Prohibition
lists visit the polls in larger numbers
than has been their custom in primary
elections held in other years. there is
possibility that some of the candi-
dates may not be allowed to have
their names On the official ballots at
the general election.
The new law provides that there
must be an entirely new enrolment
among all political parties in the state
in 1912. II voter OF any political
faith wishes to participate in the prim-
airy election Tuesday. August 27, 1t
will be necessary for him to register
again next year. The registration
days have been set for Saturday, jan
uary 27, and Monday, April 1.
The officers to be nominated at the
August primary are governor, neuten-
ant governor, United States senator,
congressman, state senators, represen-
tatives, county officers, and such Of
fcers in cities OF over 10000 popula-
ton holding elections in November.
For cities holding their election in
April, the primary date Is the first
Wednesday in March. Petitions may
be filed with the secretary OF state
nor 1fter than July 81 ct 4 p. m. .---
Special elections for the submission
OF any proposition are not to be cali
ed on any regular primary day. When
a special election Is necessary to fill
vacancies in counties or districts, the
primary shall be the tenth day prior
to the regular election, unless that
day be Sunday, when. In such event.
it shall be the day prior. The county
convention may be called any time be-
tween August 81, the date of the gen.
eral primary, and September IL.
All county conventions OF the same
party are to be held on the same day,
the call to be issued by the state cen
tral committee in its announcement OF
the state convention. The county COM
mittee of each political party, except
chairman and secretary, shall be
chosen at each county convention,
held after the August primary.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
Flush When Gambler; Goes Broke
as Christian; Negro Is DHystitIed

% a man is trying a
Of
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with him lie aU.CG Ge 81
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who was supposed to make out the check Then
Identified friend the cahed
with the aoonkeeper Then the very first thing did was to
everything was going right for when Oh the police ana
Now cant just make no unfortunate when I'm
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always had lots In trouble
be good
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matter how hard may
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
.BRITA|N'S KING AND QUEEN
IN DELHI FOR DuRBAR
Rulers Are Received In State By
Viceroy Hardinge and $50
Titled Natives.

DELHI, Dec. 7.-While artillery
numbered a royal salute and mu-
slcians blared the national anthem,
King George and Queen Mary entered
Delhi today for the Durbar ceremony
OF next Tuesday. The monarchs
We're received In state by Viceroy
Lord Hardinge and Lady Hardinge
and about 160 titled natives.
A hastily-constructed silken tent,
replacing the one destroyed by In
oendiaries Tuesday, was the scene OF
the reception. The young Nizam, Of
Haiderabad, India's premier prince
was first to greet the king and queen.
The prince was followed by the
Maharajah OF Kashmir, owner Of the
Earthly Paradise" at the foot OF the
Himalayas, and other dignitaries. The
royal and vice-regal parties then en-
tered state carriages and drove
through the ancient mogul capital.
To the American visitor the pro-
cession OF Indian princes was the
most imposing part OF the show, the
wonderful colors. jewels, gold en-
troidery, magnificent horses and
state carriages providing glittering
spectacle.
From the natives, however, their
welcome was that accorded by a
down-trodden people to their masters.
Much as George and Mary desired
to impress the natives. they barred
elephants from the parade, fearing q
stampede
The government got Munshi Syed
Ahmad, an Indian religious leader. TO
explain so the natives In an official
pamphlet. that elephant riding was
out OF date.
Another feature of today's show
to impress the populace was
the opening OF the "Shadi Darwaza,
or Kings Gate, IN the old days used
only by the Mogul emperors.
At the spot where the British gar
rison made It's last stand In 1857
against the rebel army. addresses or
welcome were delivered by the gov
ernors and other representatives or
British oficialdom. The procession
then made it's way TO the royal camp.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
SEVEN DEAD AND 81
HURT IN COLLAPSE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. with
seven known dead and 21 injured as
! a result of the collapse of a new three
story building being erected here for
the Presto-O-Lite Co. search In the
ruins is being continued today Tor
ether bodies that may be buried un-
der the tons OF debris. Mayor Shank
announced today that he would ask
the city council to assist the families
OF the victims. The coroner today be.
gan his investigation Of the cause of
the buildings oollapss.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
THINK JOHN FORT is
MUCH-WANTED MAN

In JOnn Fort, arrested recently III
Avilla, Ind, and brought here, We'd
nesday morning, to answer charge
OF having robbed the postoffice in
North Morenci, Mich, the United
States authorities believe they have
a much-wanted man.
The United States Express Co., for
a year past, has been trying to run
down the person or persons who have
been raising money orders with great
regularity. In every instance the or
iginal money order was issued for 20
cents and was raised to either $3.50
or to $12. The fraud has been worked
In several of the large cities, and the
trail finally led G. w. Mum, special
detective for the express company, to
Indiana, where Fort, who Is known by
various aliases, was arrested. In
Forts possession at the time were
Fort says were given him by a
stranger he met in Garrett. Ind.
Fort denies having any knowledge
OF or connection with the robbery OF
the postoffice in North Morenci. He
pleaded not guilty before United
States Commissioner Finney, wednes-
day afternoon, and his hearing was
set for Dec. 20. In default Of $4,000
bail, he was committed to the county
jail.
Fort is 80 years old and looks not
unlike an old-fashioned country peda-
gogue. He says he is book and in
surance agent. According to Special
Detective Mum, Fort has had a
checkered career, dating from early
boyhood. When IL years old, accord
ing to the information received by
Mum, Fort was committed to jail for
robbing hardware store. He has
also served time In the Ohio state
penitentiary and in the federal prison
in Leavenworth, Mum says.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and vicinityt Thursday
night and Friday, fart no material
change In temperntureJ moderate
southwesterly winds.
For Lower Michieant Generally fair
tonight and Friday colder tonight.
One year ago todayi Highest tenn
perafure, 2et lowest, 1st mean, ~,
cloudy weather with snow during the
day amounting la .1d inch.
The sun sets tonight at 4s0I D. m.
and rises Friday st ei4s q. m.
The moon Kfses af bi11 .. N.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
cor WINS FEE CASE.

PONTIAC. Mich, Dec. Judge
Smith. OF the circuit court. has decided
I'm favor OF Gordon West, city police
Jected by the supervisors In their Oc-
tcber session. Prosecutor Pelton con-
tended that there was no provision I'm
payment of fees to officers except dep
uty sherifs and constables
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
I,.nr,,.e nuI P,..e..

LONDON. Dec. 7.-Chancellor David
Lloyd-GeorFe's national insurance bill
passed its third reading in the house
OF commons last night by a vote OF
ga to 81 The bill passed its first
reading In the house OF lords yester-
day
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
MARKET OPENING.

NEW YORK, Dec. Price changes
et the opening OF the stock market
today were irregular, with the tone
heavy.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
Man Found Dead at Steering
Wheel of Speeding Antomobile

WICHITA Kas.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07

For U. s and Foreign Patents 60 20
Barthel q Barthel. 81 w. Con gress-st
The Detroit times., 1911-12-07
'REMAN IN MICHIGAN"

The Times win give 500. $50 and
$25 In gold TO the Michigan publica-
tions printing the three best editorials
on this subject before January LIST.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-08-10

NOTICE-In the Superior Court Of
the State of Washington in and
for the County Of Whatcom.
In the matter of the estate OF
James B. Coffin, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, administrative Of the will
annexed, of James B. Coffin, Deceas-
ed, to the creditors of and all per-
sons having claims against the said
deceased to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers within one year
after this notice, to the said admin
istratrix, at the office of P. X. Lewis
in the Eclipse Building, City of Ever
EFT, Snohomish County, Washington
the same being the place for the
transaction of business of said estate
in the City Of Everett, Snohomish
County, Washington.
Dated this 6 day of August, 1911.
LUCINDA M. COFFIN
Administrative
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-08-10

ORDINANCE-NO. 131.-An ordin-
ance ammending an ordinance entitled
"An ordinance providing for and re-
gulating licenses other than liquor,
pool and billiard tables and peddlers
and fixing the respective amounts to
be paid therefor, or now such
amounts shall be fixed, and provid-
ing certain penalties for violation OF
the provisions of this ordinance.
The same being ordinance No. 1913
of the Town of Lynden.
Be it ordained by the council OF
the Town of Lynden, Washington.
SECTION THAT section three 90
of ordinance No. one hundred twenty
three 123) shall be ammended to
read as follows:
The charges for the said license is
sued under the provisions of this Or
dinance shall be as follows:
For Circuses, Menageries, dog
and-pony-shows, Merry-go-rounds,
Moving-picture shows, Skating Kinks,
and for any and all entertainments
mentioned in section one hereof and
not exempt by section two
hereof which desire a license to OPP
crate or perform outside Of, or
independent o some local public hall
or permenant play house such sums
as the Council sitting at a regular or
special meeting shall then direct.
SECTION 11.-This ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from and
after its passage by the Council, ap-
prevail by the Mayor and publication
in the Lynden Tribune.
Passed by the Council this 18th
day Of August 1911.
Approved by the Mayor this 4th
day Of August 1911.
ATTEST: Geo. w. Hall, Mayor
Chas B. Sampley, Clerk.