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they were convalesclng Mrs. Daniels
was stricken with the malady. The
many friends of the popular newspaper
man will be glad to know that all three
are a long way past the danger mark.
MIR. Daniels says there is the greatest
enthusiasm in the South for Wilson and
that the vote will be the biggest since
the war. Not that there Is any opposition
to Wilson worth recording. but that the
Democrats want to show the Governor
what they think Of him. He laughs at
Dough Moose Perkins's claim OF Georgia.
JAMES Il. REYNOLDS, Secretary of
the Republican National Committee.
J was not one Of those who went with
President Taft this morning to the
launching Of the New York. NO" said
the genial secretary. THE New York
Isn't the only ship. We've got a launch-
ing Of our own In New York. This IL
the launching OF the good campaign
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Campaign SideGghts

TIE appeared sane enough when he
was uhered into the room OF Gus
Knrger. Director OF the Organiza-
ton Bureau OF the Republican Commit
tee. lie was smooth-shaven. had a
mild blue eye and was respectfully Clad.
lie said he was from ohio and had paid
his own expenses to New York lie % d
that he was the editor OF the Buckeye
Bugle. and showed his pictures In his
paper as Farmer John addressing the
crowds. In one picture he was smooth
shaver. In another he wore a mustache
and In a third he wore beard to his
waist Farmer John glanced furtively
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OSEPHUS DANIELS. chairman OF
the Publicity Bureau OF the Demo-
cratic National Committee, Is In
the harness again. Mr.. Daniels was
called to his home in Raleigh, ". c.,
several weeks ago by the illness of his
two sons.
Both had typhoid fever, and while
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at Miss Polls. Mr.. Karger's beautiful.
sylph-likc stenograp her. and then at Mr..
Karger. as much as II to ask II she
we're safe. Then he said, hoarsely:
Roosevelt wasn't shot. / can prove
II. I'm the only man who has the story.
l want to give II to you to send 1t
out broadcast and we'll swep the coun-
try for Taft. I have here the first In
stslment OF the story. / will send you
the ether three between this and night
by special messenger
"Ycu want to see the press agent"
said Gus. wiping the steam from his
forehead. And before Farmer John
could say another word he had him on
the stairs on the way to Mr.. Vernon
office on the floor below. In Few
words he gasped out Farmer Johns
story, excused himself. ran up the stairs
three at a bound. and locked himself In
for the next hour.
p ADAM BEDE, editor OF Bedo'i
Budget, author OF Jabs by Jadan
- trailer OF the Moose. truth teller
for Taft, one OF the George Washing
ton twins, the man who put fun In fun
mel and the Joker OF jokers. has met his
Waterloo. Roosevelt's trail ended when
he was shot and the trallers were put
OH Gov. Johnson's trail. Coltsvl!ie
Mass. was on the route One big fac
tory there employs $50 men. Bede was
scheduled to speak there yesterday fol
Taft The factory employer had letter
put In each mans pay envelope express.
ing a wish that he attend the meeting
1t smacked OF coercion. With a singl,
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ship Progress. but no wine goes with
this. Just a bottle of ink"
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
FRENSDORF AND
LUCKING SPEAK
Candidates for Congressman and
Senator Talk to Big
Crowd In Ionia

IONA, Mich, Oct. 2s.-Enthusiasm
was displayed here last night at the
meeting addressed by Alfred Lucking,
OF Detroit, and Edward Frensdorf, OF
Hudson. The Young Mems Wilson
club turned out In full force and
started things with cheers for Wilson
and the speakers. A big crowd was
present. 1870
Mr., Frensdorf is suffering from
but che short speech be
made drew applaue from the crowd
frequently. Mr. Lucking also
brought much enthusiasm.
Mr.. Lucking replied to Former Con-
gressman McKinley's speech Of the
night before and Mr.. Frensdorf's 8
speech was devoted to the wool Ques-
tion.
Mr.. Frensdorf declared that Con
gressman Underwood introduced a bill
which would have reduced the tariff
from IL cents per pound to Z 1-2 on
woojs that are grown In Michigan and
would have eliminated the crooked
and deceptive features OF the Payne
Aldrich law" The speaker said that
President Taft, rather than see credit
go to the Democratic house, vetoed
the measure twice.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
THREE NEGROES ESCAPE
FROM SANDWICH JAIL.

Solomon King, Bristol Tindall and
Charles Burton, all colored, escaped
from the Sandwich jail yard, Tuesday
afternoon, and are still at liberty
They took French leave through an
open gate while the back OF the gov
ernor OF the jail, John Harmon, was
turned to them, as he talked TO a
friend in another part OF the yard
They made their way into a bush, a
mile or so from the jail, and that was
the lest seen of them. The trio were
serving a sentence OF but so days.
having been convicted, Oct. z, on a
charge Of padding their time sheets
while working for the Canadian Pa
cihc railway in Windsor. The fugi.
tives were residents Of Detroit. They
wore prison clothes at the time OF
their escape II is thought that they
made their way back TO Detroit dur.
ing the night.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
FERRIS HERE FOR
TWO-DAY SWING
AROUND WAYNE
Democratic Candidate Says He
Has Been Greeted by Big
Crowds Everywhere
THINKS FIGHT BETWEEN
HIM AND MUSSELMAN
Finds Campaign Peculiar, Vot-
ers Appearing Interested,
But Lacking Enthusiasm

Woodbridge N. Ferris, Democratic
candidate for governor, arrived III
Detroit, Wednesday morning. for a
-two-day swing about Wayne county,
and was greeted affectionately as
Prof" by the denizens of the Demo
cratic headquarters.
Prof. Ferris sees the Democratic OF
Michigan stronger than ever before.
Il Judge by the campaign Of eight
years ago." he said. THAT was a
terrible campaign. It seems to me
that this year more interest is shown
In the meetings. / have spoken a.
about six meetings a day, six days a
week, for seven weeks In that time
believe | have not missed six meet
lngs which had been announced. At
one place II was raining In torrents
aud no hall had been secured. In
others the schedule demanded that
meetings which addressed have
been always well attended.
The attendance has fooled even
the Democratic politicians. Pveb en-
told not to expect big audiences In
some places, and have found the hall
packed to the doors, to the great sur
prise of the county managers. There
has been little cheering, little OF the
enthusiasm of former campaigns.
The people listen quietly quietly and
appear to be interested, but they do
not become boisterous.
Mr.. Watkins says the fight is be-
tween himself and me. but can't
Gee IL that way. think ii lies be-
tween Mr.. Musselman and myself.
do not think that the Roosevelt men
tContinued ON Page EiEkt)
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
COY. OSBORN TO SPEAK
in FOUR STATES FOR 7. x.
Erom q Gfnff Cnrresnondenf

LANSING, Mich. Oct. 2S.---Govs Us-
born leaves, Wednesday, for Chicago.
to begin q campaign tour in behalf
cf the candidacy of Col. Roosevelt.
According to information received At
the executive Office from the head
quarters Of the national Progressive
party In Chicago, Gov. Osborn will de-
liver an address In Chicago, Thurs
day, and Friday he viii BE- heard In
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
The itinerary outlined by the Roose-
yelt managers in Chicago. also calls
for the governor to speak IN Iowa,
indiana and Wisconsin. II Is expect
ed that during the closing days OF the
campaign, Gov Osborn will deliver 2
few speeches in Michigan
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
BUILDING AND LOAN !
FIRMS PROSPEROUS.
Secretary of State Martindale
Issues Seventeenth An
nual Report
From a staff Correspondent.


LANSING. Mich. Oct 23.--The sew
enteenth annual report on the stand
lag OF building and loan associations
OF the state 70 rthe year ending June
80. 1912, issued by Secretary OF State
Frederick G. Martindale, shows these
institutions 70 be in prosperous con-
dition- r s $50
The gross assets are faported AZ
~. Gao. .4ss - an Increase Tor the
year OF t1sg10,6f6.f3. loans on mort
cages securities and on association
ftock are $19,555.37S.52. or 80 per cent
OF the entire assets. Real estate ana
lard contracts are 1881. .5S0:32, or d
per cent of the assets.
The total receipts for the year were
S13,472,i77.97. The shareholders re-
.ceived in earnings and dividends
$500, SCOTT. Stock to the amount OF
1862, 900 was matured.
An increase Of 2,957 In membership
ia noted, making the total member
ship 47,119.
The number OF shares in force Is
5S1,712, and the amount due share
holders on instaliments and advance
payment stock Is $50, ,582, ,4b0.74, or an
average of $436 due each member
The reserve fund is s29S S,S29.04. The
average rate OF earnings for the year
is 6.1 per cent, and the per cent OF
expense to assets Is 1.3 per cent.
Loans to the amount OF $5,992,321. .OS
were made during the year, and $4r
11O. .6OS.70 Is the amount OF loans re-
paid. The number OF new homes built
in the past year Is 1908.
Thet prosperity OF these a-eocia-
tions is not confined tc any one local
ity. but is general throughout the
state.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
ROOSEVELT SPENDS
RESTFUL NIGHT AT HOME

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Oct. ga
good long sleep-the first real rest
he had obtained since he was shot
Mt Milwaukee helped materially TO i'm.
prove the condition Of Colonel Roose-
yelt who awoke today In high spirits
when he found himself at home.
NO visitors until Thursday" war
the order OF the physicians and sew
era! solicitious friends who had gone
TO Sycamore Hill, we're turned away.
The colonel awoke at o'clock and
ate his first breakfast at home with
relish. The physicians who left Sag
amore Hill, yesterday. were expected
back this afternoon 10 dress the
wound Senator Dixon, William II
Hotchkiss and George w. Perkins will
probably be the first visitors tomor'
row.
The guards have been Withdrawn
and the bars across the road to the
house have been removed as no at
tempt to enter the grounds has beer
mace since the physicians orders
were issued.
Mrs. Roosevelt continued today &c
be chief nurse.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
AUTO STOPS ON
TRACK; z KILLED
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaw Meet
Death When Trolley Car
Hits Machine

Mt. MORRIS, Mich, Oct. 2S.--
While returning from Flint in an au-
tomobile, the machine became stalled
on the track and Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Shaw, prominent residents of this vii
lage, were killed by Flint and Sag
Iinaw limited car.
Mr.. Shaw was fixing the automobile,
a short distance from his home, when
the interurban crashed into 1t. Mrs.
Shaw was instantly killed and her
hus band lived only an hour.
Mr. Shaw evidently thought he
could remove the machine from the
tracks In time TO avoid the car. The
motorman was unable to see the ma
chin until a short distance away.
Mr.. Shaw was formerly manager
of the telephone exchange here. He
was So years old, and his wife so.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
FRANK ALDRICH
COMES BACK AT
JAKE" HAARER
Says Statement That He Attacks
ID. p. w. Because Refused Y
Job is False
REPLIES TO CHARGE
HAT HE'S AN MIGRATE
Claims He Took Blame for
Dirty Alleys to. Shield the !,
Commissioner

Frank Aldrich, former superin-
tendent OF the street cleaning de-
partment Of the ID. p. W., has made
the following sreply to Commissioner
Haarer:
"Mr. Haarer's statement that | am
attacking his administration because
he would not give me job. he
knows to be as false as his statement
in reference to my desire to dis
charge Henry Fysh. | gave Fysh his
Job in charge OF the flushing ma
chimes, also instructed him how
and when TO do the work in the diff
ferent sections of the city. In the
summer OF 1911 he seemed to think
he could do the work as he pleased
For Instance, he was told to do nc
flushing on Wocdward-ave., until the
theater crowds were of the street
| found that he was commencing the
work as early as o'clock, and had
many complaints Of ladies dresse;
being spoiled through the careless
ness OF the fiusher drivers, and po
lice officers made complaints oI
water clogging at street corners and
people getting wet feet from step
ping into pools in the dark.
81 told Fysh this must be stopped
and he 'sassed me. reported Il tC
Commissioner Haarer, and his reply
was: Well, you appointed him.
then said: Il will send him a letter
asking him to resign
81 waited several days, untfl Fyst
again disobeyed orders. ther
wrote him a letter asking him to re-
sign. ] did that rather than dis.
charge him. Before having the let
ter typewriter ] read IL to Commits
(coutinued on Page Eixhtl
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
BECKER COUNSEL
LASHES ClNMEN
IN TALK TO JURY
Atty. Mcintyre Attacks Their
Stories Against Accused
Police Officer
MAKES DESPERATE
PLEA FOR PRISONER
Justice Goff Will Put Case in
the Jury's Hands To-
morrow

NEW YORK. Oct. 23.---The decision
Of Justice Con to permit the jury In
the Becker case to get good nights
sleep tonight before listening to his
charge and retiring to deliberate on
their verdict, was a subject OF general
comment today IL was generally
agreed that this action would likely
result In the Jury agreeing on their
verdict. Starting on fresh and com
pletely rested 10 consider the evil
dence In the case. persons familiar
with criminal cases. declared they
would be much more likely 70 argue
and try to agree than II they began
tired and became set IN their opinions
right from the start.
There was general difference OF
opinion regarding the outcome about
the court roo .mtoday. Much will de-
pend on Justice COTS charge. II was
agreed. He viii have 20 explain 20
the jury exactly how much credence
may be given to the stories OF Sam
Schepps and Willie Shapiro. In con-
arnation OF the murder tale related
by Webber, Rose and vallon Should
he rule that Schepps must be consid-
cred an accomplice, 1t will be sweepr
ing victory for the defence, and WIN
probably mean Beckers acquittai.
while should he rule that Schepps
story can be accepted as che indepen-
dent corroboration made necessary
by the code for the confirmation or
Tho story OF confessed conspirators
against their co-conspirators, II VIII
be hard blow to the Becker defense.
When court resumed at 10:3O, John
If. Mcintyre, senior counsel Tor the
defense, began his summing up.
In beginning his address to the jury
Mcintyre referred to the presump-
| ton OF innocence which he explained
at some length declaring the jury
would be false to It's oath II Y per-
.dcantinn<d on PsEe Elghtl
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
Sultan's Forces Massacre Chris
tians as They Retreat From
Advancing Allied Troops
BATTLE is RAGING
AT ADRIANOPLE
Thousands Are Killed and
Wounded When Bulgarians
Fall Into Turkish Trap

LONDON, Oct 23.-Massacres OF
Christians Dy the retreating Turks
have occurred nearly everywhere
when the sultan's troops have been
forced To fall back. II was charged to-
day n messages from Belgrade. In
their advance, the allies are constant.
~ passing through smoking villages,
the streets strewn with the bodies or
the inhabitants. The Turks are evil
IDENTIFY determined 20 make such a
desert OF the country that IL will not
support the invaders.
or the progress OF the big Turko-
Bulgarian battle raging In the vicinity
of Adrianople, contradictory reports
were received today. II appeared GER
tain, however, that the Bulgarian ad-
vance has been checked.
Messages from Soma said that Bull
garians we're again forging slowly
ahead in the face OF desperate Turk
ish resistance Constantnople des-
patches maintained that the enemy
was showing signs of disorganization.
Apparently the Bulgarians attempt
ed a fianking movement east OF Kirk
liilissa, underestimated the Turkish
strength and fell into trap.
Estimates OF the killed and wound
cd today, ran into the thousands.
Though there is considerable un-
easiness in England lest the other
powers be drawn into the Balkan
troubles, Financial Inspector Roberts
4 i'm a speech today, said little trouble
| financially would result from such ac-
zion.
The British third battleship squad
ron was preparing hurriedly today 10
. sail for the Mediterranean TO be III
touch with developments In the near
eastern struggle. Reports that IN
spector-General OF the Army. Sir John
/ French. now visiting in Dover, has
bcen recalled, created hvely sensa-
ton, but lacked confirmation.
The Servians were advancing on
Uskub today, according TO adviees
| from the Balkans.
The, town OF Kumanoya, which was
reported surrounded last night. was
said today to have fallen, consider
ably to the surprise Of military ex-
perts. who expected the Turks 10
make a prolonged resistance there.
The neighboring towns OF Pristina'
Kotchana and KratoUD already have
been reported occupied by the Ser
vians.
Satisfied that the Servian troops
success to the southwark has In
cured them against a Turkish ad'
vance from that direction, the Mon
tenegrins are closing in upon Scutari'
according to a message today from
Cettinie. A furious battle was In pro-
gress about Tarabosch, II was saio'
IN the time the dispatch was sent. H.
as the the Montenegrins expect, the
town falls, ScutaIi probably Will De
The next object OF attack.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
WELL-DRESSED WOMAN
SURPRISED AT ARREST

Mrs. J. d.. Dickey. a fashionably
dressed woman OF 81 years, roomiag
at No. 30 winder-st., was greatly sur
prised when Detectives Dowd and
Boersig placed her under arrest, Tues
day night, on an order from the 81
Louis police, who declare that they
want her on a charge OF obtaining
goods under false pretenses.
Mrs. Dickey said that she had not
the faintest idea of the cause OF her
arrest, and the local police checkmat-
ed Ler by declaring that they didn't
know anything about II. either. She
was held, however. pending further
information from st. Louis.
A charge OF being a fugitive from
justice was placed against her, here.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23

BUT WHAT OF THE CANDIDATES
wIvES7
Are you as well acquainted with Mrs.
Roosevelt as you are with Theodore
Roosevelt?
Do you know Mrs. Taft as thoroughly
rs you do President Taft7
And Mrs. Debs?
And Mrs. Wilson?
Well, here is the assignment The Times
gave Idah McGlone Gibson: Go to Oyster
Bay, to Beverley. to Princeton, n. j., to
Terre Haute. Ind, and get a woman's story
of these presidential women--tell our
readers your impressions Of them and their
homes as we'll"
Mrs. Gibson Is busy with her assign
ment. She Is on her journey around the
presidential homes. IL Is the custom for
wives Of men 80 strcng in the public eye
to refuse interviews. Mrs. Gibson has not
tried to interview the subjects ~ her arti-
cles. Her efforts have rather been TO get
intimate views. and today we present the
FIRST ARTICLE. the result Of HER
PERSONALITY sKETcH OF MRS. THBo-
HER HOME. SYCAMORE HILL.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
SUBWAY SCHEME
IS PUT TO SLEEP
BY THE COUNCIL
PoIlasky Proposition Referred to
Committee Of Whole, Which
Means Quietus
VOTING MACHINES WILL
NOT BE TRIED OUT
Two Concerns Withdraw Offers
yfor Test m the Novem-
Der Election

Just as Marcus Pollasky thought he
was to be successful in his efforts
to obtain a vote. Nov. 5, on his 50-year
subway franchise proposition, Tues
day night. the cepncsi again put 1t to
sleep, and this time its sleep may
hays no waking. Chairman HARPER,
OF the committee on franchises, says
Marcus has "pestered" the life out
OF him TO get his committee to report
out the franchise, favorably, OF course.
"He has called me up by long dis
tance telephone from Chicago. said
HARPER. II couldn't get the commit
tee to meet on the subject and so
haG report drawn up saying that
the committee could not agree and
referring the franchise back to the
council"
Marcus was in the council chamber
and sent his card up TO President
Grindley with the request that he be
given an opportunity TO speak on the
franchise. He thought the council
was going TO decide the matter then
and there, but Grindley did not call
on him to speak. When the commit
tees report was received the fran
chlse was referred TO the committee
of tine whole. Marcus thought the
courcil would go into session as
committee after the regular session
but such was not the case. The alder
men Immediately left for home. Ther'
is slight chances Of Pollasky getting
the council together as a COMMITTEES
before election, and the 50-year sub
way franchise proposition looks hk'
dead one.
Aid. Burton introduced resolution
which was referred to the committe
on public utilities. planning to hav
the ID. ". r. re-route It's Michigan
A 1co.ss-,..a M, pare Ect~htb
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
CONTINUES STORY
AGAINST JOHNSON
Authorities Believe White Girls
Narrative Will Lead to Indict-
ment of Negro Pugilist

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.--Lucile Cam.
eron. white girl, who. her mother
charges, was abducted by Jack john
son, was taken to the federal building
today TO continue her testimony in
the governments investigation Of the
alleged violation of the Mann white
slave law. IL was believed before the
girl concluded, her story to the grand
Jury, enough information would be in
the hands of the authorities to indict
Johnson.
The girl yesterday swooned during
her testimony and her story was al
lowed to wait until toda/. At the
time she tainted. II was understood
that she had told the grant jury sev.
eral incriminating facts about John
son and that she would reveal Still
more today.
The city council last night unani
mously adopted a set OF resolutions
denouncing Johnson, and asking
Mayor Harrison to revoke the license
of his cafe de Champion" The res
olution was more than 1000 words
long and II containe dstrong criticism
OF the Negro pugilisI charging hin
with bringing burning shame TO the
name of Chicago" The resolution
pledged the support Of all "law-abij
ing and decency-lovins citizens" u
see that justice was done the mothei
OF the white girl.
Mayor Harrison today. after he re
ceived word OF the councils action
said:
IF | find on further investigation
that am justified In revoking John
sons license. 1t shall be cancelled"
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
50. 400 FOUND HOARDED
NHERMIT'S HOME

DEARBORN, Mich, Oct. 2S..-
Search of the shanty which belonged
10 Adam George revealed that he had
',carded $2,4OO in cash. He also left
his farm valued at $4,000 and grain
and stock worth $4,000. George died
in the Boulevard sanitarium, Detroit,
two weeks ago.
His relatives found money every
here in the tumble-down house.
lover 90 making powder cans, hidden
gn shelves, under the floor anf In
yorners, were filed with money.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-And now,
after having abstained 80 wonderfully
for % OF his 1O9 years, Macager
Weiss. a farmer, OF Beaver Brook.
Pa. came to New York today
Weiss has been thinking about this
trip ever since he finished digging the
potatoes three weeks ago. He tried
to Heht on the desire for the wnne
lights. but he wasn't strong enough
II occurred to him he might compro'
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
FEDERALS BEGIN
ATTACK ON VERA CRUZ

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Oct. "a
That the federars attack on Vera
Cruz, Mexico, stronghold OF Gen. Diaz
and his insurrectionist forces had be
gun early today, was the brief cable
despatch sent to the navy depart
ment by Capt. Hughes. Of the cruiser
Des MoInes, now at that seaport.
Hughes gave no intimation how me
baltic was progressing.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23
LINEMAN is SHOCKED
TO DEATH BY LIVE WIRE

LANSING, Mich, Oct. 23.-verne
Kramer, aged 80, an employe Of the
S.ichigan Telephone company, was in
stantly killed Tuesday afternoon
while working on a telephone pole
- feet in the air, when he touched c
live wire.
Residents near where Kramer was
worrying noticed a fash and saw the
nan drop from the pole and were hor'
Tified to find him dead
The Detroit times., 1912-10-23

mise by going to Newark, n. j., where
his nelce, Mrs. Mary A. Bush. chile
OF 50, resides.
The old man made the trip from his
home 10 Newark yesterday in an
automobile. And when he had looked
at Newark he decided he might as
well see the original. 30 he opined
he'd come right on to this city today,
IN this he was aided and abetted by
his granddaughter, Harry Bush. who