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The Detroit times., 1912-04-09
TELLS ADVANTAGES OF
CENTRAL PURCHASING PLAN
pittsburgh Official Explains Sys-
tenn In Vogue There-Doesn't
Impress Detroiters

Howard B. oursler, purchasing
sent for the city OF Pittsburgh, ad,
dressed special committee of the
council and the commissioners OF the
Aflous city Departments. Monday, ON
~ auvantages OF central purchas-
nt department as inaugurated last
year by Pittsburgh. Controller Heine-
nan has recommended to the coun-
~ that Detroit establish a central
purchasing department, and beside
Mr. Oursler, experts from other cities
nave been invited TO come to Detroit
4nd give their experiences under the
1ystem.
After Mr.. Oursler described the
tittsburgh plan In detail the commits
1Ioners expressed antagonism TO IL,
pQt the special committee did not de-
eide on report to the council, pre-
forring to wait until the other ex-
perts could be heard
Placing the purchasing of all the
city's supplies in the hands of one
man Is pretty big proposition" was
Aid. Glinnan's comment TO The
Times. There is no fault in the
scheme itself, but the trouble would
~ Al oCNeth6 q W AhSoouAO Wy
20 the job. There would be tremen-
dous temptations for dishonesty"
Some Of the commissioners oCnsid-
cred that the departments were bet
ter equipped to make their own pur-
chases by reason OF their knowledge
Of requirements and experience.
Mr.. Oursler stated that in one year
Pittsburgh saved $4,000 on one COM
modify. He declared $40 had been
saved In one year In the purchase OF
such a minor article as alcohol, and
that larger sums had been saved In
the purchase of coal and other sup
plies used more extensively.
He said the department even pur-
chases the fire horses, receiving bids
from Kansas City.
He said that much money was
saved by taking advantage OF the
fluctuations in prices and that where
formerly the city contracted for sup
plies by the year, 1t now purchased
from month TO month and whenever
the market was at low tide.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09
PRISONER ADMITS
PART IN ROBBERIES

CHICAGO. April S.-A confession
OF guilt followed the arrival OF Will
liam Fecteau, charged with being a
member OF a safe blowing gang from
Portsmouth. 0. He and his wife
were detained there several days ago
at the request OF the Chicago police.
Feeteau implicated three other al
legged members OF the gang who
were arrested here several days age.
He said IL was his duty TO act az
lookout" for the cafe blowers
Coins stolen in one robbery with
which the gang is charged were
found In Feeteaus suitcase.
Mrs. Fecteau refused to make any
statement when told of her nus
bands confession.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09
DOUBLE DWELLING ON
J0SEPHINE-AVE. BARRED

Judge Mandell handed down a de
cision, Monday. making permanent
the injunction under which Charles
A. Bush was restrained from erect
ing double dwelling on Josephine
ave. The injunction was asked by
Samuel II. Kingston and a number OF
other residents OF the street.
Josephine-ave., In the north Wood.
War dIdstrfet, Is one of the most care
fully restricted streets in the city. In
the deed 10 each lot sold. is lncor-
porated a clause binding the pur-
chaser TO build a single residence
costing not less than $4,000. Bush
started work on the erection OF two
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

The spring and summer illustrated
booklet issued by the c. +. Adams
company, Nos. 1920 Gratiot-ave.. will
Drovc OF much assistance to shoppers
whether I'm or out of the city, and may
be had free by applying TO the COM
pany. The booklet shows styles and
prices Of leading lines OF the varied
merchandise which the company han
dies including women and mems wear
Inx apparel and household furnishln Ks
III all kinds. The Adams company has
both cash and credit systems in deal
ina with customers. and in either plan
buyers are assured OF the lowest prices.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09
POLICE COURT DOCKET
REACHES NEW MARK

The end OF Lent was apparently
an unusually festive season for De
troiters, as Easter Monday brought a
record attendance at the early SEES
sion police eartE Mhefe5226-
were on the docket The greatest
previous number was III cases, the
day after the admission OF Delray as
a part OF the city.
Job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co, u lGhn R.-st
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

The present estimates OF probable ore
are limited by certain conventions.
which bring the total reserve TO a
figure below the total past shipment
of iron ore from Michigan.
There can be no reasonable doubt,
however. that the reserve of iron
ore. developed and probably available,
approximates the total past shipment.
This statement Is true for all the
ranges except the Menominee. and
the shortage In the MenoIeinee is
more than Offset by the great pro.
mise of the adjacent Crystal Falls and
Iron River districts. SCOTT.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

BusineSs-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co.. %
John R.-st Ph Main i4ss or City 3SS5
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09
Detroit Dealers Selling Acme Quality Paints and Vamshss.

Jefferson-ave. w, 22lS-Geo. Pittinger
Mack-ave.. 900--Nolan Hdwe Co.
Michigan-ave.. l76-H +. Koehler a Bro
Michigan ave. 325-Chas. A. Walmoth.
Michigan-ave., 17Ss--Lous Hardware
Mtchigan-ave., 1831--Herman Witt.
Monroe-ave.. 7l7-R T. Newson
Montcalm- ST. 245--A Selivyansky
Myrtle-st,. 15e-Detroit Hardware Co.
RiEard- st, 450-Benjamin Friedman.
Rivard-st., 596--Jos Columbo.
Rivard-st.. s96--Jos. Sarnowsky
Russell-st., 1179-Richard A Horton.
Russell-st,. l704-Wm, a. Schmitz
81. Aubln-ave., 206-Fred Kirchner.
ST Aubin-ave.. Si5-AleN Lemke
Third-st, 1911. W Drury
Twenty -fourth-st l0s7--T Terski
Winder-st.. 2S6-S. Knoppow
Woodward 679-Watkins a Radcliffe.
Woodward,ave.. l4s2-Frank J Algoe.
Woodward ave, 3006-Fred j. Meyers.
River Rouge-Raymond Hafell
Sibley. Mlch.-Church Quarry Co.
CO., 50 CADILLAC SQUARE.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

'.:'.. s; e.. i 3 s;:' s. ..r's '--
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

CENTRAL PAINT AND GLASS CO., SO CADILLAC SQUARE.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

Baker-st,. 56S-Newberry g. Roehm.
Baker-st, 4S0--A w. Weaver,
Baldwin-aveo l97--Jas. J. Kennary.
Buchanan-st.. ss6---John DomzalskL
Chene-st., l31p--Joseph Kuplicki
Chene-st., 1507--E. Coelius.
Dubois-st.. ls96-L Thiede.
Efghteenth-st, 794-Fred Engel
Forrest. w. 15S6--Henry Maggie
Forrest. w, 26S7--w oodmere Hdwe. Co.
Grand River-ave.. 246--C. c. l.. sly.
Grand River-ave.. S97--Chas. a, Nolker.
Grand River-ave. 026--Louys d Mickey
Grand River. 1342--Packard Hdwe. Co.
Gratioe ave. 420--Holmes a. Jaynes
GratioL-ave., 562-Fred Hunter.
Gratiot-ave., 1646--E Stein e. Co
Cratic t-ave.. 1672--C. II. Miller
Haryon and Northumberland a. Gray
HasVingsst,l 49s-Ellis Friedman.
1898 Jefferson-ave. E.--Arthur Henry.
Hofden-ave 2S1--StewaFt Bros.
The Detroit times., 1912-04-09

family residence. and the property
owners on the street went into the
courts 10 have the work prevented.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
TO Locate New Industries

Eager to locate new industries on its
lines, the Pennsylvania Railroad has
Just issued a notice inviting the coop
Grafton Of Chambers of Commerce, Boards
of Trade and other commercial organi-
cations
The Pennsylvania Railroads Industrial
work is prosecuted along rather unique
tines in American railroading. In addi-
zion to staff of thirteen division freight
agents, located at the principal points
On the road, whose duties include indus
trial development in the territory under
their jurisdiction, there has been estab-
!ished in the General Freight Depart
ment at Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia, an industrial department under
the direction of the General Freight
Agent, and in charge of John H. Whit
faker, Special Agent.
The Industrial department carries an
active list of available buildings and
cites, and is prepared to furnish full
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24

information regarding any of them. 1t
has just issued an industrial directory
classified list of commodities
alphabetically arranged, and giving the
names of shippers and receivers at all
points on the Pennsylvania Railroad
East Of Pittsburgh. In addition to that,
the company has for distribution direc-
tory of Wholesale fruit and vegetable
dealers, directory of fruit, vegetable
and produce growers and shippers, and a
directory of grain and flour dealers,
flour and feed mills, elevators and ware
houses, and hay and straw shippers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
TOOK THE OATH.

On Wednesday a squad OF soldiers
came over from Fort Delaware, to
Chesapeake City, on a tug boat and ar
rested John R. Price, Superintendent of
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal;
Joseps Hedrick, Collector of Tolls,
Thomas Cleaver and Dr.. William c.
Karsner, On taking the oath of alleg-
lance they were all released.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
He Won't Limp Now

No more limping for Tom Moore, of
Cochran, Ga. II had bad sore on my
instep that nothing seemed to help till
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve," he writes,
"hut this wonderful healer soon cured
me-" Heals Old, running sores, ulcers,
boils, burns, cuts, bruises, eczema or
piles. Try it. Only rs cents at all Drug
gists. ***
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
COLONEL COCHRAN.

The gallant Colonel of the Goth passed
up to Philadelphia on the morning train
last Thursday. He was met at the Elk
ION depot by delegation appointed by
the city OF Wilmington for the purpose
OF rendering 10 him the hospitality of
chat city, Numbers of our people crowd
ed around the car to greet the Irish
nero and shake his hand. The engine
was DECORATED with flags which gave the
frain a gala day appearance.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
APPOINTMENT

John p. Bennett of Little Elk, has
been appointed Provost Marshal for
Cecil county.
James Touchstone, of Port Deposit,
has been appointed Quartermaster of the
Sixth Maryland Regiment. The officers
OF the regiment expect to have the full
quota of men to complete it this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
FINED FOR RESISTING ENROLLMEN,

James Whitcraft, of the Fourth dis
trirt, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Janney, on Wednesday, on the COM
plant of w. C. Hasson, Enrolling Of
ticer, for refusing to give his name and
age, and brought before Justice Torbert
who fined him s. and costs.
Joseph Senneckson and 7. R. Hays, of
the First district, were arrested by the
same C,'cer for similar offense, on
Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
ENROLMENT IN CECIL.

The enrolling officers of the county
have received their commissions and are
busily employed completing their en-
rolments Some of our scary secesh
have skeddaddled and others make a
show of resistance and those who at
tempt resistance are brought to time,
and those who run away will be very
apt to be shown the way back when
their presence is required.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
Grril 1pohin
FIFTY YEARS AGO
ELKTON. AUGUST 90, 1862.
THE MARKETS.

Red wheat, SIPS; white do. sl.36; corn,
So oats, .25 and ~.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
ENTERPRISE
MACHINE WORKS

GEORGE Me0UILKIH, Proprietor
Engines, Boilers, Skating, Steam
Heating, Steam Pumps, Pulleys
ead GeaEng and General Machine
work Is = = - =.
HIGH AND BRIDGE STREETS
EIkton, Maryland
Lang Distance Telephone 81
July AL VT
The Press., 1912-09-11
ALPINE LIFE LINES.
The Ropes Are Selected For Strength
 FIexibiIity and Liqhtness.

The Ropes Are Selected For Strength,
 Probability and Liehtness.
 The ropes used by Alpine climbers is of special manufacture, combining as far as possible the differing quail ties of strength. fexibility and light ness.
 Three qualities are in general use, being made from sisal, Italian and Manila hemps respectively, and occa- sionalIy, when cost is not a considera- ton, of silk The latter, though very light and strong, is not so durable as the others. That which finds most fa- vor among British mountaineers is known as Buckingham's Alpine rope. It Is made of the best Manila hemp.
 In the year 1864, MT. McLeish re- calls. committee of the Alpine club made tests upon number of ropes suitable for mountaineering. Of the two that were approved one was made of Italian hemp and the other of Ma nlla. They both had a breaking strain of two tons and sustained the weight of a twelve stone man after falling from a height of ten feet.
 NOnmountaineers have sometimes considered this insufficient, but 1t is highly probIematical whether the hu- man anatomy could survive the sud- den compression of thin rope arising from any greater fall.-Fry's Maga zine
The Press., 1912-09-11
HIGH AND LOW CITIES.
And the Difference In Our AItitudoa
 East and West.

And the Difference In Our AItitudos
 East and West.
 The differences between the eastern and western elevations in this country are curiously striking. Colorado has forty peaks that are more than 14,OOO feet above sea level. Mount Washing ton. in New Hampshire, and Mount Mitchell. in North Carolina, the highest peaks in the Appalachian system north and south respectively. are considerably less than half as high as this above the ocean.
 Several transcontinental railway lines 1l the west pull their main line trains over a greater elevation than that reached by the cog railroad up New Hampshires above mentioned peak These western elevations are, of course, reached gradually.
 Most large cities lie low. Chicago is only about 600 feet above sea level and Pittsburgh but a hundred feet higher. Philadelphia ranges from sea level to height in its suburbs of some 300 feet. Minneapolis near the head of the Mississippi, has an elevation of less than 1000 feet. and various parts of New Orleans, at the mouth of the great river, are recorded in the gov ernment tables as having elevations of from one foot to fifty feet. St. Louis lies about halfway between these ter minal cities.
 Montana is away up. with it's lead ing city perched at the elevation of the highest peaks of the Adirondack noun tains. In Denver there is maFk near the state capitol which Is just one mile above sea level.-New York Sun.
The Press., 1912-09-11
MoNsoN.

Miss Beatrice Congdon of Stafford Springs has been visiting the family of s. F. Cushman.
 Mrs. Broadfoot Perrin of Stafford Springs, Ct., has been visiting R. E. Green at South Monson.
 Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Alice Carpenter and Arthur Vaille, which is to take place Sept. IA.
 Mrs. John Riley, who has been for several weeks in the House of Mercy hospital, following an operation, has recovered sufficiently to return to her home on Pease avenue.
 Superintendent of Highways Steb- bins was in Springfield Thursday to confer with the state highway com missioners in an endeavor to secure the state aid on Monson road con- struction for the coming year. The strip of macadam which is now being built, that the state is aiding in the expense of construction, will make a solid strip of unbroken macadam from the Wales road in South Monson to the Leach place on the Palmer road. 1t is the selectmen's desire to com- plete the strip to the Palmer line. If this is done the state aid will have to be secured, as it is estmiated that it will cost about $sOOO to do the work.
 The public schools opened the Sd for the fall term, with some changes in the teaching force. Miss Marion Tucker, teacher of the 2d grade, No. 8. has resigned to go to the teachers college, Columbia university. Her place is filled by Miss Helen M Cole man, transferred from North Monson. Miss Beatrice Belden has been trans- ferred from Colton Hollow to North Monson and Miss Bernice E. Mahoney of Holyoke has been appointed to the Colton Hollow school. Mrs. Grace O. Pease has resigned in the Pease district on account of i'll health, and will be succeeded by Miss Charlotte E. Mahoney of Springfield. Miss Anna M. Counihan has resigned from Moulton hill and will be succeeded by Miss Ella K. Hyde. Miss Sarah L. Pendleton of Natick has been ap- pointed to the 7th grade, State street, and Miss Elizabeth Ryan of North boro to the Quincy district
The Press., 1912-09-11
Help With a strinu to It.

In an office on upper Wall street, where they make a speciality of the ''coppers," cousin of the head of the firm, after several bad breaks" found his balance reduced to a very low fig ure. The Wall street man felt bad about it and offered to take the ac- count in hand himself, the relative nat urally agreeing The first transaction was the short sale of lot of Reading. Before 3 o'clock that day the stock had jumped up six points and the ac- count was wiped out.
 It reminds one of what happened on an East river ferryboat the other day when passenger fell overheard. The man was strong and well able to swim that is, he was well able to swim until a well meaning but excited deck hand threw a twenty pound life belt down on the top of his head.-Puck.
The Press., 1912-09-11
TaiIora aa literary Man.

One does not look for literary men among tailors, but none the less the trade can claim some illustrious names John Stow, the antiquary and author of the Survey of London" for in stance, began life as a tailor, and an. other famous tailoring antiquary was John Speed, one of England's early map makers and member of the So ciety of Antiquaries. And then there was Robert Hill, "the learned tailor" of Birmingham, who contrived to teach himself Greek and Hebrew and became famous as a writer of theological trea- tises. And George Meredith was born over a tailor's shop.-London Globe.
The Press., 1912-09-11
SLIDING DOWN A ROPE.
It Vs Both Easy and Safe When Done
 In Sailor Style.


 Sliding down rope is not so simple as it seems. Few know how to do it properly. If you try to descend by letting the rope slide through your hands the friction will burn the palms so that you will have to let go after few feet. If you try to lower your weight from one hand hold to another you are sure to become tired and will be forced to drop. You cannot slide with the rope between your knees, for the swaying of your body will jerk the rope out of the clutch of your knees, and then you are likely to fall.
 The easiest and safest method you can employ is that used by tiremen and sailors. Standing upright, throw out your right leg and give 1t a turn around the rope. Next put the rope in the crook of your right elbow and clasp 1t tightly. not in your hand. but In your arm.
 In that way you can slide to safety without the slightest trouble. The rope does not touch any part of the body that is not protected by clothing, and your speed can be regulated by either strengthening or cramping your leg. Once learned this method of slid Ing down rope may prove in an emergency the means of saving your life or the lives of other persons Youths Companion.
The Press., 1912-09-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
S0Dtember IA 1882.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.

Arthur Crane and Stephen Pease are on trip which takes i'll Montreal, Quebec and other places.
 Benj. Wilson and Dana Cady have bought the stock, fixtures and business of the bakery, and have taken posses sion.
 A new doctors office has been opened in Rockwell's block, the sign reading Samuel David 6 Son. The senior of the firm is located in Willi- mantle and the junior occupies the Stafford Springs office.
 Plans for the new cemetery have been drafted by J. A. McClunie of Hartford, and the plan will be adopted, with perhaps a few small changes. The plan is modelled after the Cedar Grove cemetery of Hartford, so far as it can be followed, and indi- cates a beautiful plot of ground.
 Born. In Staffordville, 11th, a son to Michael Shea.
The Press., 1912-09-11
Mark Twain as "A++rae+ior p

A girl who was q stranger to Mark Twain once found her way into his Bermuda home with the hope of get ting sight of the author. She came suddenly in contact with him and frankly explained her errand
 Have you seen the crystal cave yet" he asked. ''or the aquariumY
 'No: I came to see you first," she answered.
 'Well. you shouldn't have seen me first" he answered. "I run in oppo- sition to the crystal and the aquari um. But they're not shucks to me- I'm lots better. give them their moneys worth. But you should see them. Then you'll appreciate me-
 This was said in his most earnest drawi and with only a sparkle of hu- nor in his keen blue eyes.-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1912-09-11
NO TIME WASTED.
Prompt Action Is Pleasing Many Staf
 ford Springs Citizens.

Prompt Action Is Pleasing Many Staf- ford Springs Citizens.
 Get down to the cause of every thing.
 Bad backs are frequently. caused by weak kidneys.
 Help the kidneys to get rid of kid ney backache.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid neys only.
 No time wasted trying to cure other troubles.
 Stafford Springs people endorse their merit.
 Mrs. M. H. Converse, East Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn. says: "For a long time I suffered from backache and had about despaired of ever getting relief. To my surprise and delight Doan's Kidney Pills acted effectively as soon as I began taking them, and soon made me feel like a different person. Another member of our household suffered for long time from kidney trouble. This complaint caused loss of rest and nothing brought relief until Doan's Kidney Pills were procured at the Eaton drug store. Their action was all that could have been desired. The pain and lameness was removed and the other symptoms of kidney trouble corrected"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States
 Remember the name-Doan's-an take no other.
The Press., 1912-09-11
One Lima of Raasoninn.

A promoter from some indefinite sec tion out west was trying to sell a Penn avenue clerk a few shares of stock, but the clerk was not anxious to invest
 "Why should I buy stock in your mine?"
 My dear man, we're right next to the Skinned Cat, which is producing fabulous wealth.
 ''Yes, and l live in boarding house which is right next to the mansion of a steel millionaire, but that doesn't make me worth anything" - Pitts burgh Post.
The Press., 1912-09-11
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Cat arrh Cure is taken internally. and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls CatarTh Cure is not quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It. is com posed or the best t0nics known. combined with mucous surfaces The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such won- dorful results in curing CataFrh. Send for testi- mOnials free
 F.J. CHENEY & CO, Props i, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1912-09-11
RaminiscAn&-

The author had written one success full story, and he never grew tired talking of it.
 Don't you know" said one of his friends to another one day. "Riter al- ways reminds me of pleased dog?" ''That's odd. How does he?''
 Hes always wagging his tale."
The Press., 1912-09-11
The Baseball Courtshin.

"How do I stand with you, little girl?" inquired the ardent fan.
 You have percentage of about .786 just now" answered the lady fan. "and lead the league"
 ''I'm glad to hear that. I was afraid City Journal
The Press., 1912-09-11
Stomach Always
 Feels Fine
Eat and Drink What You Want
 Whenever You Want It.

Don't you know that fermentation of food in the stomach causes nearly all stomach troubles.
 Don't you know that MONA Stomach Tablets, compounded from the best prescription for stomach distress ever written, will put your trouble some stomach in fine condition, or money back.
 MONA Stomach Tablets give instant relief. Take them for gas, sourness, heaviness, heartburn, or after dinner distress. Keep them with you and take them regularly until your stomach is strong and vigorous Large box 50 cents at Anders Jacob sens.
 In case of emergency the quickest route to the source of relief is by tele-