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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
PUBLICLY
EXPOSE PUBLIC
INSTITUTION
f-----
Official Accused Is Discharged,
Yet Newspaper Man Is
Prosecuted
PROSECUTION OR
PERSECUTION, WHICH?
Albert +. Ferguson Tells More
About the Case of Debs
and Warren
BY ALBERT =. FERGUSON.

TOPEKA, Kas, Dec. III. s. Dis
trict Attorney Harry j. Bone is one
of the most efficient lawyers in the
federal service. according TO his boss,
Atty. Gen. Wickersham. Personal con-
tact did not lessen, TO me, Wicker
sham's estimate of Bones efficiency.
He was most courteous and painstak-
ing in explaining 10 me the much
tangled legal situation which | came
TO probe--lhe strange cases against
Eugene w. Debs and Fred Warren,
editor OF The Appeal TO Reason.
But efficiency and persecution might
exist together.
Bone said to me:
There is not the slightest personal
feeling in the various proceedings in
stituted against the Socialist crowd
at Girard. No man in Kansas has
been attacked more viciously by the
Appeal. Things printed about me have
been the limit OF abuse. But | have
been careful TO ignore them SO far
as any personal references were con.
ce.ned-
Il did not begin the original pro-
ceedings on my own initiative. The
postoffice department turned over a
complaint about an article in the APP
peal concerning Leavenworth penitens
tiary. took the case before the
grand jury and secured an indictment.
Then a fellow named McDonough,
an ex-prisoner at Leavenworth. came
TO me with a story that the Socialists
had been trying TO get him out of our
jurisdiction for fear he would be. a
witness. He showed me- a draft,
which he said Debs sent him. IL hau
been bought at a Girard bank with
Al Appeal check presented by Debs.
/ now have the original check and
draft This looked like tampering
with a witness and | Instituted pro
ceedings for contempt OF court.
Bone sent his assistant into court.
He argues that had he been vitally in
terested he would have tried the case
himself
II was certainly surprised at the
outcome Of the contempt proceedings
said Bone. II expected the men TO be
found guilty. When they were not, /
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
Xmas Aprons
That Please
Some OF the gift numbers

Some OF the gift numbers
Princess Aprons and new
Bungalow Aprons in Amos
keag ginghams and percales
stripes and small patterns.
Full size with pockets. al
nicely bound. any one in the
group, soc.
A number OF other gingham
and percale Aprons with both
sleeves and bands, Csc to ST.
Round muslin Aprons with
embroidered center and hem.
stitched ruffie; Aprons OF
crossbar material with hem
stitched ruffie; round muslin
Aprons with embroidery trim
med ruffle, pocket and ties I;
several long, square muslin
Apron styles with hemstitch.
ing, tucks. embroidery and
lace trimming-some with
pockets. Some dotted Swiss
Aprons in this group. Some
great Aprons at 25c.
Fourth Fioor-Main store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
Bathrobes
For Women

Here We refer TO the beau
tiful new quilted styles--a
high favorite in bathrobes
this season.
Quilted Bathrobes at $3.50,
in black, lavender, gray, navy
and brown; soft and downy
and lined with brighter and
harmonizing colors OF silk in
such combinations as navy
with red lining. etc. This
bathTobe has silk frog fasten-
ings. high turnover collar,
fitted.in cuffed sleeve and silk
waist cord
Quilted Bathrobes at $3.50
identical in style TO the
above, but heavier In weight.
with a finer quality of filing
and executed in the more del.
icate colors.
Fourth Fioor-MRin store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
ROHIBIT BOXING
IN CLEVELAND

o., Dec l7.--Boxing
iuts. so-called, are prohibited in
leveland. Mayor Newton d. Baker
fused today 10 recede from his at
Jude, that all boxing matches AT local
Ihletic cluts are prize fights, and
lch a violation OF the law
Baker refused permit TO the Tux
10 club for bout this month. and
minated that he will prevent the Joe
iyers-P Phil Brock bout, scheduled for
IN. 2. for which Rivers has been
larantced $4,000
Mayor Bakers action today was
fused by accounts of the kilbane- At
\ bout here recently.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

The Armitage Leather Co.. with a
capitalization OF $4,000, has been
formed to manufacture leather for the
automobile trade in Detroit. The com
pany has opened small plant at No.
81 Congress-st. west. The stociihold-
ers are Walter g. Gurd T. s. Bar bour.
r. B. Gillespie and Edwin Armitage,
an expert tanner, who will have
charge OF the practical end of the
business The company plans to
have some OF it's product on exhibition
in the automobile show late in Janu-
airy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
Muslins in
Xmas Boxes

From mother to daughter
or the other way about-un-
dermuslins are specially APP
propriate and very much
liked. We infer from the lib
eral attention these tables re-
ceive. Holly boxes for them
IL you like
Corset covers with lace and
embroidery trimmings fine
nainsook body, soc.
Slipover gowns with Ma
deira embroidered yoke and
initial, at $1.o0.
Princess slips at $3.50 and
more. Combinations at $1.5o
and more-all specially box
ed for holiday presentation II
you wish.
Special boxed chemise, our
own Importation, tandem
broidered, at CSC.
Fourth FloOr-MRIn store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

simply took the matter up with the
grand jury. | included Debs because
II seemed to me he was really the
principal. He certainly did all the
talking to McDonough with regard TO
the money"
Bone did not attempt TO explain
why II was, in the face OF this state
ment that Debs was not included in
the first contempt proceedings based
ON exactly the same information he
had when he secured the indictment.
We did not indict Debs until after
the election, though" he said, so
there can be no charge of politics"
Bone thinks the Socialists may
claim they are being placed in jeop-
ardy for the same offense.
But" he said sharply, that will
not apply to Debs, because he was not
cited in the original contempt pro
ceedings."
Bone does not explain why his as
sistant should have gratuitiously ex-
oncrated Debs during the first hearing.
Have you any idea that this case
will ever come to trial." | asked sud
denly.
Bone looked quickly into my eyes.
but he hesltated a moment
$50 far as | know IL will come to
trial at the next term. tell you
frankly-under the first indictment,
connected with the I,eavenworth ex-
posure-they have very good case. "
Now for the real meat Of this case
prosecution or persecution, which
federal court Is asked to send to
jail men who made public vie condi
lions on public lnstitution-a pub
licity which resulted in dismissal o.
the accused official
Some people would call that worl
a genuine public service. But 9TH,
people OF the United States" through
their district attorney, are trying u
send these editors TO prison, brande,
as felons. -. .-.
What matters 10 NJ the newspape
bringing the charges Is the motor
ous' Appeal TO Reason?
But that IL not alt
A jealous Official also bring
charges--through grand jury agains
a man whom hundreds of thousand
OF voters want to see in the Whit
house. for an offense court has al
ready passed upon in different form
and adjudged no offense.
The men accused have been sub
jected to close espionage. Tha
amacks OF Russia. A government OF
Ilcial even limited. to me that J. A
Waylaud committed suicide because
the authorities Were getting too Close
n line on his personal habits. Yet i
n well known I'm. 0irard that Way
land wac crazed with grief by the
death Of his wife about a year age
NJ an automobile accident while be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

was driving the automobiles thing
he had been warned not TO 90 be-
cause OF his poor eyosight and that
Wayland had announced more than
once his intention TO kill himself, as
he regarded himself solely responsible
for Mrs. Waylands death.
Warren holds an affidavit signed by
A. W. Lovejoy. OF Girard. who was
given a temporary appointment as a
special agent" OF the department OF
justice. Lovejoy sets forth that an
other alleged special agent" suggest
ed that they secure faxed dictagraph
testimony against Warren and Way
land.
The governments officers disavow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
w aistS
Gifts Of Charm

Fflmy lingeries, business
waists tailored or flannel
shirts, pretty party waists
YOU see there are plenty for
all.
"Geisha tailored waists in
many new styles. S1.5o 70 So.
Lingerie waists (new high
neck, long sleeve models), at
all prices from $1.oo to $500.
Tiger Brand" flannel shirts
with soft collars and cuffs
(mannish), at St.o0.
SILK and chiffon waists.
earlier s. and Sc; a special
Christmas bargain at $685..
Third FIoOr-Main store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
'ORNELL ALUMNI TO
BUILD ATHLETIC CLUB

ITHACA. y. y. Dec l7.--lt was an
bounced here today from word re
Ceiyed from Eads Johnson Cornell
'g9. OF Boston. that several Cornell
alumni In Boston nave decided To un.
derwritc FUND for training quarters
on the new alumni field here to cost
100000 II Is reported that the train
ing house will be dedicated TO liarr2
SchoolkOpf, ot Milwaukee. famous
Cornell football player. who commit
ted suicide few DAYS aRo in that
city
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
Glove Gifts

Here's two numbers sure OF
happy reception
Women's Hte. Jouyin
Gloves In II and 16-button
lengths In black or white. gift
gloves OF quality at 1925 and
$3.75.
Women's one-clasp pique or
outseam cape gloves in white,
black and colors with Paris
pointe or heavy embroidery
at $3.50.
Ground Floor-Main store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
JEWELRY
A Great Field for Choosing

No what enters your mind in Jewelry may
assured it's here And more-you may assured
it's the last word" in that particular thing.
fobs. cuff links, rings, bracelets La Nallieres
beads stickpns brooches. OF hundred and
things it's pleasure show and your salts
faction the jewelry article that both
and best"
The prices cover the ideas of any To suggest:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
She Likes
A Kimono /?

Probably, yes. A woman
never seems TO have too
many. These kimonos are
specially priced. too.
An Empire pattern. in con-
ventional stripe design with
V neck and short bell sleeve,
This has a stitched-down rev.
er collar with collar, sleeves
and bodice piped with satin.
Kimonos earlier $3.50, now at
S1.98.
A loose-fltting Kimono with
a yoke front, bias back, short
loose sleeve. V neck and Count
trimming at the necbually.
sleeves and down the pO,OOO.'
This is an Oriental owed
pattern. earlier 81. ndned o
$50. When
Fourt. FIoor-Mai, yvin So
II
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
FORTY-ONE HORSES
PERISH IN $100 FIRE

CHICAGO, Dec. II. - Forty-sir
horses persisted in fire that did only
500 damage TO barn early today.
The horses died or sunocation, by
smoke.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

County Progressive committee, VII
give dinner for the members OF the
committee in the eFllowcraft club.
Tuesday evening. and will announce
mis- resignation from the position as
chairman on account OF other duties
which do not permit him TO give the
necessary time 10 the spring cam
paign A successor TO Mr.. Ferris VIII
be elected in his meeting and plans
for the campaign will be discussed,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

French filled neckbands
in a first quality pearl
perfect in color. These are
very special-o0c values for
25c-Sl values for soc.
We specialize on pearl. so
you will find the assort-
ment unusually large and
the prices attractive. Pearl
necklaces at 81 to SO.
A complete line OF Italian
jet is on view.
Short Strands, 81, S1.oo
and more.
Long Strands, S2.eS, $3.50
end more.
The showing of coiffure
helps includes gold engray-
ed comb set with finest
quality of imported rhine
stones (some are 24-karat
FURNISHED, insuring great
est durability; also plain
side combs and back combs
set with rhinestones in spe-
cially selected and exclusive
designs in amber. shell and
pearl gray. A large va
riety at soc another at eec,
and for finest to $40 and
sis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
DOLLS
For Diminutive Mothers

This part of Toylard is complete store in itself
there is missing any part of lady dolls wardrobe
accessories-or even maids-we can't think wha-
might be Each Christmas all the things her
of coursehere is the 1912 list of all styles and sizes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

Job Printing Done RIGbt. Times
Printing Co, rs John R.-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

! La Vallieres, pendants
and chains in 10-karat solid
gold set with amethyst, sap
phires, topaz and garnets
| in unusually large Xmas Sc
Election, ar $3.50, $3.50, SIS,
to S15.
Sterling silver chains and
pendants set with pearls
and white stones in 6 mag
nificent and thoroughly
complete assortment Of de-
signs. Priced at Sl.50, 81,
and TO IS.
La Vallieres in very eN-
elusive imported novelties
set with coral, topaz, ame-
thyst and many other
stones furnish you an un-
surpassed variety OF de-
signs at a great range OF
prices varying from $3.50
TO S25.
In the more inexpensive
La Vallieres we are show
Ing genuine imported novel
ties at the popular prices Of
.rSSa o bS9Ts aRavs iisoSoai ,,... 49,.
in New York $60o,O00,00o 10
O00. Nevin said Ills figures
that about half Of this IS
n stock exchange collateral
the interest rate is high,
id. the food Of money TO New
reases, and country merchants
lived OF IL In time Of distress.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17
.ecials for
+: Smokers

cularly fine smokers
that will not tip over
OF heavy metal in
silver finishes, ex-
ornamented plaque
h perfectly wrought
thed pipe that serves
a handle and match
very novel and spe.
ly sec.
ors, for preserving
flavor of cigars-in
finishes OF wood, also
lte-correctly metal
constructed inside at
b more.
II Brass Ash and
Trays-chair height.
hvy base, substantial
rye tray with glass
becial value at S1.75,
9 home shaver-(be
ler or mott a complete
: adjustable standing
lather bowl and
nickel and other
{ popular prices
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-17

Jonted Dolls, sec to ST. Doll Stockings, t5c to Csc.
Kid Dolls, soc 10 $40. Doll Jewelsy, CSC to 81 rs.
Dressed Dolls. Csc to Doll Furniture. 25c to
$3.50. $3.50
Celluloid Dolls, dressed Doll Buggies. soc to SIS.
Csc to &c. Doll Trunks, 25c TO IS.
Rag Dolls, 25c to s125. Doll Toilet Sets, SOC to
Doll Heads, 1oc SIPS. SIPS
Doll Wigs. soc TO S2.25. Doll Parasols soc TO ST.
Doll Furs, 25c S1.25 Doll Beds 25c TO 75c.
Doll Dresses. SOC to 50 Doll Washing Outfits soc
Doll Shoes, 15c to Csc. TO e8c.
And many other items mention all con
yeniently displayed and all reasonably priced
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So He ST

To the Editor OF The Times:
The uuvarnished truth. tol
Editorials. analytical and
not the few;
The courage To- strike at
class. race nor religion;
Readiness To cSpouse. listt
world the tales at suffering of {
The expulsion OF fake med
desire for clean evening Jour
send for one year.
14S Harrison-ave. Dec. -, 1912.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-09-27

don Of my tine to state matters ana
poncies.
Party Records and official Service In
Missouri.
Again the people Of Missouri are
called upon 10 exercise their right Of
suffrage and choose between political
parties and governmental policies.
The Republican and Democratic
parties have each been in power In
Missouri. ana each has had Its day In
ceurt. It h for the voters now TO
Judge from the record made which Is
the rsaotiouary aad which 10 the party
pe eonstsactlon. THE Republican
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-09-27
'ROUNDABOUTTHE STATE.
Cleaned from Exchanges--Madeb by the Shears,
the Pencil and the Paste Pot--Some Origi-
nal. Some Credited. and Some Stolen.
but Nearly All Interesting Reading.

water works system.
The taxable wealth Of Missouri
for the year 1912 is 81, ,736, ,971, ,6O6.
Usage county has one of the
most indispensable towns in the
state. 1t is called Useful.
jefferson county is to vote on a
$500, 900 bond issue for road i'm
provements.
W. B. Gex of near Graham
threshed II acres of oats that
averaged 81 bushels to the acre.
This is the best yield of oats yet
reported in the county.
The Clark Chronicle says: "An
ad in q neighboring exchange
reads: Left in offce-A large
gentleman q umbrella But how
do they know q large gentleman
left it?"
A Joplin youth has asked tina:
he be sent to some other city in
order to get away from tempta-
ton and have q chance to become
an honest, useful citizen which
he says is impossible II he remains
there. We suggest that he be
sent TO New York and get q job
on the police force.
~ see by the public prints"
says Noah Count Of Chiggerbite,
rs he combsd the mud thought.
fully from his whiskers, chow an
innocent bystsnder was injured
in an explosion the other day.
One OF these times a guilty by
stander is going to be slain, and
we'll all hold a jubilee"
According to press dispatches
a new kind of intoxicating liquor
has been found in Missouri. 1t
is nothing more nor less than the
fermented juice from corn silage.
While it is not claimed that this
connection is the best in the world,
yet It beats Hostetter's Bitters,
Jamaica ginger and hair dye.
Two ears of corn, undoubtedly
fifty years old, were found at
Cameron this week in the demoii.
tion OF an old house. They had
fallen or had been placed in the
spsce between the outer wall and
the plastered inner wall. Each
wac covered with lime and plas-
ter, which had, no doubt, pre-.
served them from mice and rats.
In the same aperature was found
O newspaper published during the
Civil war, aad In an excellent
state Of preservation.
Farmers are warned by the
State Food Inspection department
to be on the lookout for shorts
shipped In from an adjoining
state, containing sand. A recent
sample secured by DR.. Cutler was
found to contain about 10 per
cent OF sand. As this was inter.
state the attention Of the Federal
Food Inspection department was
called to the matter. Best buy
your stuff within the state 80 that
the food inspection department
can protect sou.
In several instances the makers
OF Toe cream in the state have
complained that the method OF
taking samples by the State Food
Inspection department was not
fair to the makers Of ice cream Of
the state. Because of this fact
DR.. Cutler, the state food COM
missioner, directed q careful and
thorough experiment to be made
Ia Kansas City recently from 9
five.gallon packer OF Ice cream 10
determine the variation, II any,
Of fat from top 70 bottom OF the
packer. The result found was
that the mixing was uniform. and
that the test wss accurate h
within one per dent.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-09-27

snake story, A. M. Mead and
Harry McCrscken of Blue Mound
township near Chillicothe hold
the honors in the neighborhood.
While cutting sprouts on his farm
Friday, Mr.. Mead spied q huge
rattler summing himself on a log
lying in the field. After killing
the snake Mr.. Mead discovered
another nearby and promptly ad-
ministered the death penalty.
McCrackeD, who was working in
the field nearby, contracted the
habit and killed two copperheads,
who, becoming disgusted with
the unfriendliness of the trespass-
ers, attempted to make their i'm
mediate debut into the brush
nearby. Not being satisfied with
the scalps of four of the unfortu-
mates, the Messrs. Mead and Nc
Cracken attacked the log and
found therein n rattlesnakes, 81
copperheads and / blacksnake of
various sizes, temper and fighting
ability. In all i12 snakes were
killed. 1t is said both men will
recover.
Notwithstanding the arrests of
some parties by the State Food
Inspection department under DR..
Cutler, "moonshine" butter is
still being made by few parties
in the state. The assistance of
the United States collector Of rev.
enue was requested and vigorous
efforts are being made to stop the
manufacture of this vile stuff
made of old butter and cotton.
seed oil. Seventy tubs OF this
adulterated butter have recently
been seized and informations have
been filed. In all about 1880
pounds are being held up by the
department. Now that Uncle Sam
has taken hold-which will prob.
ably result in some penitentiary
sentences-it is hoped that the
manufacture of this stuff can be
stopped.
Atthe funeral OF q saloonkseper
a few days ago the minister, in
stead of making the usual an
nouncement that "an opportunity
will now be given to view the re-
mains, "thoughtto make change
in the announcement and said :
IAN opportunity will now be
given TO pass around the bier"
And quite q number Of old fell.
lows in the back of the room
wiped the sympathetic tears from
their eyes, removed guilds OF to-.
bacco, spst out the window and
awaited results.
Two United States army off.
GERS went through Maryville the
other day in a large mud-bespat-
tered automobile. They were on
their way to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, from the government ma.
newer ground at Sparta, Wis,
making a test trip to determine
whether or not the automobile
shall push the tough army mule
down and out. They were de.
layed three days on the trip be-
cause Of broken axle.
A Jamesport applicant for a
country school was being ques-
toned by those In authority there.
"And what is your position with
regard to whipping childrena''
one member asked. my usual
position" she replied, els on the
chair with the child across my
knees, face downward"
Thomas G. Cockrill Of Platte
City had the distinction Of having
three sons-in-law as candidates
at the primary Of August 9th.
Henry Dillingham; Of Platte City.
justice Of the peace; Francis VIII
son, state senator, and Kimro
Stone Of Kansas City. circuit
judge. and III vers nominated,
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-09-27

Among the more important csses
which We have conducted might be
mentioned the one involving the
stamp act or Dowell law. This act
raa-ired q twenty-five cent stamp 70
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22
RABBIT BOUNTY

The Gaines County Commits
sioners have appropriated $500
as bounty money for rabbit
scalps to be paid out at the
rate of four cents per pair OF
ears. If the Gaines county peo-
pie get after the rabbits like the
boys around Lubbock did when
a similar inducement was held
out, the court might as well
make additional appropriation to
begin with if they expect to
paw for all that come in. The
first appropriation was almost
all taken up by the first sitting
of the court and an additional
amount was appropriated and
that too was exhausted, but
Lubbock County Commissioners
believe in finishing a job when
they begin and the offer is held
out for scalps during the month
of August. Probably $500 or
$4,000 will have been expended
for the determination of the rab-
hits hut we believe it is money
well spent. We believe every
county in the South Plains
should do likewise. The rabbits
do an immense amount of dam
age to crops and fruit trees and
one farmer killing them around
his place could not have much
effect in Kidding the entire
county. One county cannot do
as complete a job as a combina-
ton of counties. Let all the
counties do likewise for two or
three months and get the legis-
lature to make a state appro-
priation and the rabbit pest
can be eliminated in Texas, at
lest to a very great extent.
Lubbock county alone during
June and July paid a cents for
scalps for over 10000 scalpsssand
that's killing rabbits some too,
and they are not as plentiful in
Lubbock county as some OF
the neighboring counties, hence
the necessity of getting the coun-
try rid of them