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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-12
Strength Of the Oyster.

If the average person were asked
what was the strongest living thing It
70 probable TINT he would name the
Hon or some such huge denizen of tho
forest and would not even think of the
unassertive biSalve. But so great Is
the power possessed by the oyster that
to open 1t force equal to 1.319.5 times
the weight Of its shell-less body Is re-
Quired.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-12

Pugilist- Pitcher on Browne STAFF.
Knockout Snyder. a pitching candi-
date Of the st Louis Browns. has
fought in several heavyweight prelim-
mary bouts In western and southern
boxing clubs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-12
Had ItInLarae poses.

Doctor-Yes, what you want Is q
change Of climate. Er-what is your
profession?
Patient-I'm the second mate Of the
LlZer Ann. just home from Australia
London Opinion.
One In a Hundred.
Taking the statistics of the world,
one person In every 100 born lives to
be sixty-6ve years of age.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-12
Reason Whv.

"You haven't many relatives, have
your
worlds Of them"
IL never meet any of them at your
house" -
mo; they've all got more money
than ! have"-Judge
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-06-12

Bad Roads.
Some discuss bad roads, while others
simply cuss them. = Charleston Ms
and Courier. "
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

probably will die. Then Mrs. Maurer
jumped, and was seriously injured
The dead are:
Mrs. Mary McManus. So. burned 10
death In her apartments.
Thomas j. McManus. 81. her son.
and Miss Mary McManus.
The injured:
Mrs. Margaret Maurer.
Joseph Maurer. her. husband.
Joseph Maurer. IT,. infant son.
Michael j. Sullivan. fireman; ribs
fractured by fall from fire escape.
The fire was discovered on the sec
ond floor OF the apartment building
Within a few minutes It had gained
such Roadway that flames were rush
Ing up the stairweil to the roof anu
cutting on all escape by the stairway,
The Maurer family huddled near
window In the front OF their apart
ment. The flames came closer and
closer until Mrs. Maurer's nightdress
was ignited. Then she tossed her
baby to the street and jumped.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
SUBURBAN NEWS
YpsiLANTI.


The Stone school will give @ Christ.
mas program. Friday afternoon.
Miss Leeta Baird has returned from
a visit In Charlotte.
The II. e. Foreign Missionary. So
ciety will meet. Thursday afternoon,
with Mrs. Charles Fiske. on Forest.
ave.
There will be no preaching service
In the NJ. e. church next Sunday morn.
Ing, but the hour will be filled by q
program given ty the Sunday school
under the direction Of Supt. A. A. Per.
sons. Each class will be represented
by members, who will either render
vocal Or instrumental music, or give q
recitation.
Mrs. Ray Million and babe have re-
turned from an extended visit In
Adrian.
Sessions In all departments OF the
city schools will close, Friday after
noon. for the Christmas vacation.
Work will resume Monday morning,
Jan. 8.
Miss la Roberts will spend Christ.
mas in Buffalo. N. Y.
SOot1C0 we u 0Ao1OulcI BouLcuCSO
Matt Duty, Saturday, to s. days in
the House Of Correction, on q drunk
charge.
Miss Ella Kaufman Is visiting Miss
Cora Lake. In Detroit.
Mrs. Sarah Bogardus Is improving
her property on South .Washington-st.
The Grange program to be given In
the Masonic temple, Saturday after.
noon, at 1870. will be different from
any that have preceded during the
year. In that the usual addresses and
discussions will be> done away with,
and q varied entertainment Of music,
recitations and a play given. Some
OF those who are TO take part are:
Mrs. Jessie Miller. Mrs. J. J. Mulhot
land. Mrs. o. A. Sober, and Mrs.
Anon Shaw.
IA. NJ. Grant. Of Hillsdale, was bus
mess visitor In the city, Monday.
Prof. Minor f. White. of the Detroit
Conservatory Of Music, was a week.
end visitor In the city.
Ed Grant will leave soon Tor Enc.
land, where he will remain with rela.
tives indefinitely.
Miss Bertha Goodison was a week.
end visitor OF her uncle and aunt.
Capt. and Mrs. j. H. Woodman. DE.
troit.
Mrs. Mary Milspagh will return. Jan.
I. from New York city, where she has
been since Nov. 1, the guest Of Mrs.
Ward.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
SOFT ANSWER /.
STUFF SCORES
FOR THE d. u. r.



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the number OF passengers along the
line, and not the scarcity Of care, was
responsible for the poor service. Dirty
cars? Why. Attorney Weadock ex-
planned. carefully and patiently. that
the most improved methods are used
by the company In cleaning the cars
II there IL one thing the company
Is. particular about. explained the at
torney, Il n clean cars. Honest con-
ductors and Safety First" motormen
rank next In importance.
Even the nlibustering aldermen who
take long-range shot al the ID. U.
II. ut every opportunity, looked sheep
ish and penitent when Barney the
Eloquent" promised that the service
would be improved within so days.
Aid. Barnett. who would keep pas
sengers on the ID. u. n. cars by the
passage OF an ordinance limiting the
number of people to be carried. and
hesitatingly asked for an improve
ment In the service ON the Brush-set.
line. Aid. Move afso had the temerity
to register q kick against the service
on the Baker and South Chene lines
In his ward Attorney Weadock was
about to explain the reason for the
poor service on the east side when
Publicity Agent Van Zandt kicked him
in the shins. They put their heads to.
gether and held q whispered CONSUL
tation. Then Attorney Weadock turn.
ed to the committee and explained
that he would take the matter up
with the other ofiicials OF the com.
pany and report to Aid. N0wc regard
ing the South Chene nd Baker lines.
Everybody appeared to be happy
and satisfied when the meeting broke
up. the ID. u. r. having demonstrated
what good team work will do despite
q weak infield and few cripples in
the outfield.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH
BEEF, ETC. WANTED

Sealed proposals will be received By
the Board OF WAYNE Co IHnn
until Friday. December 10, 1913. at 9
gRRsHao f bE fSsP.' anr sSSn 9oRK ET6
ETC, a. may be required and ordered
wear ending December 81, 1914. All TO
be in strict accordance with specincA.
lions and instructions now on ME ana
open to Inspection IN THIS o.nSe h,as
10 ORRrN p. 0ULLEY.
President
H. II. PRENZIAAUER-
Secretary.
Municipal Court Building. Detroit,
Mich. December II. 1914. A-sA
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
PROPOSALS FOR PAINT
ING WALLS. CEILINGS
ANO WOODWORK IN the
CITY CONTROLLERS
OFFICE CITY HALL.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office or the Department. Of Public
Works. Detroit. Mich. until Monday.
Dec. 2s. at 10 o'clock a. m. standard
time, at which time and place they
will be opened. for furnishing all the
labor and material for the following
labor and material, for the following
work. viz: Painting, etc, walls. ceii-
ing and woodwork, City Contractors
office. In accordance with specifications
on fle In the office OF the Department
OF Public Works.
Bidders are required to fle a certi.
fed bank check In the sum OF 5000
With the Department OF Public Works
before the proposals are opened. con-
ditioned that should they be found to
be the lowest bidders. they WILL with
In ave days after being awarded the
contract, furnish surety company
contract, furnish surety company
bond In the full amount OF contract.
Checks and proposals to be placed
In scparte envelopes.
The right to reject ny or II per-
sonls Is expressly reserved.
1857 GEORGE II. FE. .KEIJ
A-sS Commissioners.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
Holocaust CLAIMS
Three TN Ne7V York

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-Three per-
sons were killed and four injured. one
probably fatally. in a Are which de-
stroyed an apartment house on the
upper west side, early today.
A score OF other tenants had mar
row escapes. Ten were trapped by
the flames. but we're rescued py
prompt action on the part OF the dre-
men and police. Mrs. Margaret Maui
rer threw her infant son. Joseph, from
a third.story window. Police and ire
men failed to catch the child, and II
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

avenue, East Grand Boulevard. JeRsr-
part i Ii due and payable within 80
days from date OF this notice. Parts
z, s and 4 become due and payable In
one two and threeyears, respectively.
from the date OF this notice. together
with interest at the rate of 4 per cent
from the date Of the. confirmation OF
this roll. -
within 80 days from the date OF this
notice, without interest.
II either OF said parts 1, 2, >, or
due, 6 per cent penalty and interest ~
the rate OF per cent from the date OF
confirmation of the assessment Will
will be advertised and sold a. provided
by law.
MAX G. KOCH,
A-s4s City Treasurer.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
Staying SUSPECT
SOUGHT IN BAY CITY

Bay City police notified the local
authorities. Sunday, that man about
80 years old. claiming to be from De-
troit, and giving his-name as Thomas
Carney. was being sought there. as =
possible suspect in the Staying @
Patrol Thomas F.. Madden.
Citizens reported to Bay City police
that the man was wandering about
the outskirts. mutering to himself
about having killed policeman, and
expressing regret over the affair. BY
the time the Bay City police got on
his trail. he had disappeared.
Detroit authorities are anxious to
locate the man.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

Roll. No. ials.assFos Frsdi,nSs s MP PAN ~
block between Bethune and PalIlster
avenues from the west curp nne OF OF
Second avenue to the east line OF
Roll No. iss2A--For grading and
having Grand River avenue from the
northerly end Of present brick paving
10 the city line about lt7 feet Ne OF IL.
line OF Allendale avenue.
Roll No. lsl4--For Ersding and paw paw,
line OF John X. street 10 the west curn
line OF Oakland avenue.
Roll No. 131SZFor grading and paw
ing Robins avenue. from the nortn
line OF Mack avenue to the north curb
Roll No isis--For grading and paw
ing Theodore street. from the east line
OF Aeien avenue to the west line Of
Fast Grand Beulsya Eva r.a,rv aha nav.
ing alley No. 2se. being the east and
west alley in block between Townsend
baldwin. Jefferson avenues and Con-
grees street
ing alley No. 2S9, being the north and
south alley in block between Helen
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

10 the family the next day. Ii not
only causes suspicious as To the mean-
Ing OF her conduct, but places upon
the father the obligation OF returning
the loan which he cannot repay with
out ruin. The tangled situation 10 all
worked out satisfactorily. thanks to
the real strength Of character which
Beatrice shows In spite OF her train.
ing.
The play has situations which de-
mand much dramatic ability, and they
We're Well handled. Monday night.
There Is not, however. that sustained
development OF action which gives q
play its strongest appeal. AS an in
tellectual argument. the them els de-
veloped logically to Its conclusion.
without being so we'll co-ordinated dra-
matically.
II is, on the whole an attractive
presentation OF an old lesson In new
and upto-date way. The means
through which the dramatist brings
out the shortcomings OF the life OF
conventionality which she is protest
Ing against. In the character OF Emily.
en- elder daughter Of the family. who
Is happily married to q farmer ana
Is the mother OF Ave HUSKY chances
for the presidency OF the United
States. She has no hesitancy In lee
turing vigorously her younger sister.
The inane Bobby. her useless clubman
brother, and even gives her mother
sound advice on slight provocation.
Her part gives tn eplay a breath OF
the country and convincing assur-
ance that the Old-established virtues
are real after all. The role Is played
energetically and well by Olo Humph-
rev.
Pretty. pampered but keenly intelli-
gent Beatrice receives the sort Of an
Interpretation from Olive Wyndham
that properly illustrates the blase fin'
ish which her training has given her
character and at the same time I'M
presses on the audience the freshness
Of her personality that still is unspoil-
ed underneath the veneer
The part Of the son. Robert, who is
unredeemed by any such traits. Is TAX
en- by Edwin Nicander. who manages
without getting out OF his role 10
make one feel that the young man at
least ought to be Of more account.
The rather dihicult role OF Howard
Hamilton II played in keeping with
its prominence by Joseph Kilgour His
work especially pleased the audience.
The play will be In the Garrick. all
week. with ahe usual matinees.
d. r. SCOTT.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
lam AND PROVISIONS

Cno1T. Jan. 1g.-.-Cioss: The mar
~ ~ Anticipation Of q gov
roDeft - ehe Close. Priees
xssx p{41 ehenee curing sns
~ e *et e ssst:F s sses:s.
e p = 61nSlctiqa1 showing 70 the
~ 1VD fo&1p1o Of the Canadian
- e. waeks Of The COM
IL D~o0 distributed before
DQe0 q rapid ana complete
v 81 . sseg crop = prob
eoen and oats
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
ELLA NAE HAWTHORNE.
TEMPLE.

Only the fact that Charlie Doom.
manager OF the Philadelphia National
league club and vaudevillian, has
made good on hts entertaining merit
and doesn't have TO resort TO his base
ball popularity TO draw audiences.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

U0e9eP--Frosh receipts, extra creafn-
cry. 33c; nrsts, 3oc; dairy, eic; packing
oeOcx. 1oc per ID.
5 9U1s-Current receipts. cases incind
"a. &c per dog. Receipts, 225 cases.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
THREE DIE WHEN
FLAMES SWEEP
ARMY HOME

(CoaslsusA from Page OAe).
tainted several times before he got
to the window. He said water thrown
on the fire had revived him.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

CI1c11o Dea ag.--Hustsr: Extraa
81; q a;!|: s''Siss 81 is.;c s &c:
O}ss*Y.ss;. .y yoa16, .S Ansrsc, a
~ i565Sle: tarisSs. isSiae.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
CITY OF DETROIT, OFFICE OF
CITY TREASURER
Detroit. Dec. l6.

Detroit, Dec. 10, lSl5
Notice Is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that there nave peen
filed I'm this office the following named
assessment rolls:
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

y! 1w1n Duttee.
0Uf, Ill Dec. 1k-Buttsr was
IlQ 1Dee over the prsvailing prios
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
LIVESTOCK



Gomn9 = Sesvsns' Live Stssk neDsvt
3Sip{s $50 cars: market. i609sc
~; eet 1850 70 l.4to.lb. atesrs: ma
~ q $50; beet 400 TO 1.S0e-lb.
natives. $50 e:o6; best J1o0 to 70
lSH -. SO@7.9s; best Canada steers.
~ ,450-Ib. steers, es@SSo: do.
q TX ss-ls sISas's; ch1iss aan g
~ ;sa -, Steer: issS e i5l Ss.5s;
~ cft4s1x:1s: cutters $4.3s04.75:
beyaS q. - @5.7S: very common old
2 ~ prime fancy hsifsrs: 49,
&lsdies hslfsrs. S707.So: best feed
1eeSsA dehorned. lsle@.2S;7 lair
VS.: ~ ss s;sa s ssasy $50 $50
6eulunon light. stock steers, $500
~ heavy bulls. $4,000. hes.
~ bulls. se.3t q e7s; bologna
esA 4WleO: mediums 10 good.
~ ma lambs: Receipts. 20 cars;
3: 1SMss sh e r s :ss go ;. top
No4xy, &Oe.OS: yorkeru. &7.yS
Gi3i1oG STOCK YAnDs.
IUT DroCK YARDa CHICAGO.
eC4: Rscsipts. be,oooi mar.
$50 5ss ;o srcsssd h ss'sse , aaS
2Ss1 s. s:.vyt 3sSs.39s 10; c. asns:
sSr; $500 ~ ~ ststsS cow cows and and
lk1oD41o otoekerS and feed
D1Ho; TEXANS, es,So0?.e6;
61nekSt, weak; native, Vll00
3kAoes.s0: lambs. $50
fI ~ =, Rss lover as;1ra'f H.a.u ne.
5.)6. csitls: KscsspsS 50 cars !,
ssss; Sf.SSaI caivss: Re-
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO. Dec. lS.--Opening
Wheat: December down isc; May
down Ic. Corn: December down isc:
May steady. Oats: December moi
quoted; May steady. Provisions: Eas.
Ter.
Ciose--Wheat: December up &c;
May up ac. Corn: December up hc:
May up &c. Oats: December steady;
May up isc. Provisions: Steady.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16
{ETS and FINANCE

white. ssac; No. . white. si;e; Rye;
December. $50; January. sil.sS. CO.
vsrseed; Primes spot and psesmc sas
bags at ss,is and is at sssS. Prime
aisike, S1l. 10: sample alsike. l2 bags
at $1,000 and at 1913, Timothy
seed. prime spot, se.5o, Aifaifaseed'
Prime spot. $725 per bu
Receipts In the Detroit market in.
ciudcd 1000 bbis OF Hour. 10 cars OF
wheat, 20 OF corn, "a OF oats, 4 or rye
and OF hay. shipments were Loco
bbls of -four. 1000 bu OF corn and
1000 bu OF oats. Stocks are 2l6,300 bu
OF wheat i7+.1oo bu of corn. $4,000 bu
OF oats and 40.Q50 bu OF rye.
Receiets OF wheat Monday: winni-
peg. LOCI cars, against l.l64 year
ago; Duluth. l5S cars. against 1877 "a
year ago: Minneapolis. 673 cars. against
Lls3 a year ago Chicago. ~ cars.
against 81 a year ago: southwest, 22s.-
900 Blu. against $4,000 bu a year ago,
Primary receipts were 1880 blu,
as a!nst 3.2ts.0J0 bu year ago.
Export clearances of wheat and -four
were equal TO 1,0ls.000 bu.
The Liverpool market closed IA
lower on wheat and sd higher on
corn
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

DEPT. or PUBLIC WORKS
Detroit. Dec. l6. 1919.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

The market opened with light run
OF receipts ana . steady price list. In
tsrsst this week will be largely in the
poultry deal. Receipts Of chickens have
been heavy for several days past. but
the demand has been limited TO the
capacity OF the dressing establish
mSntA Receipts OF turkeys ducks and
Uoese have been relatively very light
and commission men are figuring on a
rather short supply OF turkeys. espe-
ctally for the Christmas trade with a
cprresponding1y high price level
The Detroit times., 1913-12-16

tdT sue cdn go SdieIy.
The theme of the play and the
appeal that 1t makes are decidedly
intellectual, rather than emotional
The modern girl Is a daughter OF
John Van Norden, business man OF
the old school. head OF firm Of long
established reputation and reputed
very wealthy. He has little time for
his family.
Mrs. Van Norden Is a robust WON.
an. so everlastingly concerned with
her delicate health" and the neces.
sity of realizing all the time that she
rs very responsive to the physical sur.
roundings and mental atmosphere In
which she lives, that she has small
interest In her darlings. Beatrice. the
modern girl, and Bobby. except TO
| take pleasure In their stunning ap-
pearance and their skill in showing
their party manners.
Ii Is in this sort Of home life
that Beatrice has grown up. Because
she is girl Of intelligence. she rebels
The action on which the play hinges
Is when. on dare, she goes to- the
bachelor apartments OF a young kine
of finance to show her costume for q
dress ball
II SO happens that the same night
her father. finding himself In dire
financial straits. makes an appeal tc
/ Howard Hamilton. the bachelor finan
cier. VIII OILS tire only man who car
save tho Van Norden fortune The re
lquested aid is granted Beatrice II
not discovered in Hamilton's house b,
her father. somewhat to ones. sur
prise In listening to the play. Hell
faction, however, Is seen and reported
Arizona republican., 1913-02-28
The Elks.

A stock company at the Elks Theater.
 Manager Reeves announces a change of policy at the Elks Theater for one week commencing Tuesday March 4th, when MT. Gilmor Brown and support ing company will open with The Pris- oner of Zenda," q play never before presented in Phoenix and one of the highest royalty plays of today, played by any stock company The company will present this play on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a matinee on Wednesday. On Friday the company will lay off giving the Theater over to one night stand company. On Saturday matinee and night. The great mysterious play The House of a Thousand Candles" by Meredith Nich- olson. on Sunday matinee and night, The Tribulations of Jimmy" a com edy in three acts
 The supporting company is an eX- cellent one, including Miss Archie Ly- kins formerly with James K. Hacketts $ production of the House of a ThiuS- and Candles" The entire company is selected for it's adaptability to this class of dramatic work.
Arizona republican., 1913-02-28

o00 or 12,OO0 sheep that Mir Graves saw
 Garbed in their picturesque. native costume and with their arms full of lambs, riding in the teeth of the bliZ- gard followed by the flocks of sheep, the women and children presented view MT. Graves will never forget.
 At St. Michels MT. Graves was guest at the home of MT. and Mrs S F. Day. formerly d member of the state legislature and well known in the state. MT. Day formerly had several trading posts. and though he has disposed of his interest in these. has retained what is regarded as one of the finest col lections in America of old Navajo blankets and fine baskets. The day that MT. Graves reached St. Michaels two of the mail carriers had distressing experiences in the storm, one being oh- liged to abandon his machine and walk in fourteen miles. the other becoming lost in the blizzard, and found by a Navajo. who took him to his hogan, and brought him in the next day. This man suffered seVerly from the expos ure and may be permanently disabled
 Graves was snow bound at St. Mi chaels until Monday. when he man aged to return to Gallup, whence he came to Phoenix. In spite of all the rain Salt River Valley looks mighty good now to Graves. who says the Ma Vajo country is all right in summer. but no more winter trips for him. al though he was successful in securing a fine lot of blankets at the eight trad ing posts he visited, which well repaid him for the trip. On account of the weather few dealers visit the reServa- ton in mid winter. and consequently he had very large and select stock to select from. Many do not realize the size of the Navajo reservation. which is the largest in the country, including part of at least three states, and being larger than the entire state of Pennsylvania according to govern ment figures. The Navajo tribe is also the largest in the country and numbers nearly 24,O0O
Arizona republican., 1913-02-28
GIVES
 POLICE CHASE
Man Who Bears Record as Night Chicken Raise CT Lands in Tolls Following Strenuous Fifteen Min uteS

Samuel Boone is d prisoner at the city police station. He gave Officers Egly and Behny chase last evening that involved d fast ride in the patrol wagon, dash down q Northside street the overhauling of q street ear and the final running of the fugitive to earth after he had taken refuge in d hencoop several blocks from the place of be- ginning"
 Boone has been locked up before The last time he was in custody it was charged that he had engaged in the practice of raising chickens at night Depleted henroosts. il was claimed by the police, bore testimony to his ability as a pOultryman.
 Boone came into the limelight last evening when, according to word which was telephoned to the police station. he entered a home on North Seventh street without invitation Egly and Behny made a quick run to the house and arrived just as Boone was making his way down the street. When he saw that the officers were in pursuit of him, he made dash for Pierce street and boarded a passing car
 In hot pursuit the patrol wagon took up the scent left by the ear and man aged to round up the Mitchell convey ance in short order. But Boone who hadn't paid his fare, waited until the car had almost reached standstill and then dashed between two houses and hid in q henhOuse. He said something which sounded as though he was threatening to shoot Behny if he came any nearer. But Behny, who eats bullets, drew his own gun and went right after his man. Boone was landed without much difficulty. A search revealed the fact that he as either bluffing when he referred to his gun or that he had managed to throw it into some dark corner The affair produced more eX- citement than anything which has happened in that part of town in d year