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The Detroit times., 1914-01-08
BY H. II. MACK.

Since the beginning OF the>. new
year, the live stocS markets OF the
country have taken on renewed actiy-
ity and much of.the bloom, which van.
ished as ,Ae old year wore away. has
been restored. 10 D. true that the ten.
dollar quotation. Tor fancy yearling
bullOcks, has vanished from he Chi
cage sales lists and for ii $3.50 TO
500 has been substituted The de-
mand for neayy cat,le, which was/so
sluggish during December, is taking
on new life, and the spread between
heavy bul.0cks ana high-ciass year
iings is rapidly decreasing
All grades OF cattle. selling between
$3.50 and $3.50, show very little inn
prCyement Gamers and bologna
bulls are active and steady: offerings
III this department are selling higher
than last year on this date, which can
not be said concerning any other grade
Of cattle
The mich COW trade. while It is
somewhat improved from. the recent
low spot. is still rather dnu and
draggy Veal calves are scarce and
the prices which they bring are about
the highest OF the season The demand
for stocksrs and feeder grades is
showing more activity, and prices are
slightly higher thar during the last
half OF December Prices paid for
feeders averaged lower in December
than in any preceding month OF the
year. Killers are competing actively
for all cattle in the feeder alleys which
show the slightest degree OF killing
quality.
The mutton market Is booming and
the spread between lambs and mature
stock is rapidly growing less Fancy
wethers command Is per cwt. in chi
cago and predictions are freely made
that another dollar will be added 10
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08
JUNGLE JOE'S" NEPHEW
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

nANXLLL.E. Ill. Ian. S--QrYilla- YNil.
liam Cannon. favorite nephew OF "Un.
Gle Joe" Cannon, who shot himself
yesterday, said today that the shoot
ing was accidental His injuries are
slight
The incident apparently had No III.
effect upon Uncle joe" who is recoy.
ering from an attack OF the grippe.
He merely asked for details and then
plunged into a mass OF mail that &C.
cumulated during his illness.
Il cant die now" said the ex.
speaker. TO do so would disappoint
one OF my oldest neighbors. He came
20 me few days ago and explained
thar he had cast vote for me eleven
times. | just had to make 1t a
dozen"
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08

That IS the president"
Gosh" said Jim Carter II didn't
know IT, And that's the president,
Why. he looks just like any other
man to me spoke 10 him like !
speak TO everyone pass--whether
/ knows him or whether | don't"
And with this important discovery
.still dazzling him. Jim Carter slapped
rhts nag and pursued his way.
have never heard the president
say 'cuss" word. He probably knows
them as well as II. r.. too
Woodrow Wilson. golfer, planted HIS
feet firmly apart. gripped his putter
firmly, squinted at the little white
bail--pink He made his stroke.
The white ball rolled towards the
cup clroled the rim. and, with the
calm p~eyersity that makes the game
more interesting than tiger hunting.
Jumped out again.
"Pshaw'" said Mr. Wilson, golfer
And DR. Grayson laughed He had
beaten the president should say,
Mr. Wilson. golfer-by one measly,
lonely stroke
What would have been more APP
IrOprlate 70 express ones feelings
than & great big well the regular
word follow uses there,
But w. Wilson, golfer said only
Pshaw'"
Returning from the golf links here
the other day in his auto. President
Wilson threw aside his dignity. and.
acting as fire chief, saved the home
Of Judge J. H. Nevnl at Gulfport
from destruction by fire.
IA d.
the fire, but directed the work of the
french When the president saw the
smoke and fire shooting from the
caves or The Nevill home. he called
on hs chauffeur 10 stop
He directed secret service agent
Jimmie" Sloan TO take the auto
chemical from under the auto seat
ana rush over TO the house With two
ieaps, Mr.. Wilson was inside the par
lor
Mrs. Neyill had been waiting at the
Wlhuow TO see the Wilson auto whiz
by. she was startled when the presi-
dent dashed into her house so un.
tremendously.
Err am delighted 10 meet you.
Mr.. Wilson, she said. Have a
chair"
Madam. your house is on Are. Don't
get excited Just get me bucket of
water and show these gentlemen how
TO reach the attic"
When the firemen arrived, Wood.
row Wilson, plain citizen, called OUT
Here. all OF you; get busy and help
put out the fire"
I The hremen had been "rubberlng." "
Now Mrs. Neyill is being heralded
as the luckiest woman in the town.
The president of the United States
/ has called on her,
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08

Sl.50 Hemstitched Table Cloths, $1-24 and
212-yard table cloths either fully bleached only
half-bleached. Heavy and very servceable-hem-
stitched all around. Friday only at 81. Second
Floor.
SIPS English Longcloth S5c BOlt-36-in. wide
with soft, channels finish that makes it very de-
sirable for underwear Ten yards to bolt. Wears
beautifully too Friday only at S5c Second Floor.
10c Bleached Cotton, 10 Yards for 69c-Firm,
strong, yard-wide cotton-suitable for bedding.
Usually you'd have to pay 81 for 10 yards of this
but Friday it's 69c. Second Floor
soc Sheets 32c-72c by 90-inch Sheets with three
inch hem. Or good durable soft-fnshed cotton.
32c is very, very little for good Sheet even on
Friday Second Floor
Tan, brown, pongee and few black and white. 50
ones, CSC; S1.50 Gloves, roc; 81 and 1925 Cloves
SOC. These prices good Friday only. First
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08

that for 1912, shows a gain OF ptact
cally the same amount Packers an
again operating in the country. buying
directly from The arpyers and shipping
directly 10 points where they are need
ed without allowing them 10 appear IN
the market 10 be- counted Weight D.
at a premium and many heavy SOW 3
are taken by shippers 20 increase av-
erage weights - required figure
Feeders seem TO be just as anxious 10
cash hogs as buyers are 10 get them,
anu there is little doubt but that there
will be a bare spot" before long ana
much high,- prices
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08

81 Lingerie Waists, 5Oc-Soiled Waists-daintily
trimmed with lace and embroidery-some with trim
roll collars with fine edging of embroidery or lace
One laundering will make them good as new. Friday
only, at half their value Third Floor.
Chldren's soc Gauntlets, 35c-Tan leather gaunt-
lets snugly 1eeced inside They're slightly soied-
otherwise we couldn't offer such splendid soc
value for 35c-even on q Friday! While they last,
Friday only, 35c pair. First Floor
75c Dress Goods, 39c Yard-54-nch Dress goods
-all-wool mixtures in variety of medium and
dark colors Extraordinarily good value at 45c yard
and only on Friday Second Floor
So Plumed Hats, S2-Pumed Dress Hats with
French ostrich plumes-worth at least S5-are 81
Friday. The hats are of fine plush or velvet. Fri
day only at 81. Second Floor.
S19S Untrimmed Hats 29c-Silk velvet and plush
Hats-black, brown, blue and taupe. Worth Sl.9S
choice for 29c Friday. Second Floor
Up to $3.50 COrsets, 69c-An odd lot of w. B. and
other standard Corsets-coutil and very fine strong
batste. Medium and low bust modes-with mo-
dish long skirts-four and six supporters Not every
size in every model-but good choice in the lot.
Values to $1.50-Friday, 69c. Third Floor.
S2.25 Rugs, $l.29-Wool Smyrna Rugs-mottled
patterns-green, tan and red. Give twice the wear
of an ordinary rug, not only because they're unusu-
ally durable, but because they can be reversed 80
by 60 inches. Special Friday only $1.29! Fourth
Floor
$3.50 TO $3.50 Wilton Velvet Rugs, $14S9-9 by
12-foot Rugs-Wilton velvet and Administrator &C
count of slight shading and msmatching-S1489
but worth from $3.50 to $3.50 if they were alb
solutey perfect. Fourth Floor.
1925 Screens s2.59-Foding screens with three
panels-hlled with good, plain burap. Red green
and brown, with Early English frame 5 feet,
inches high. Friday only, $3.50. Fourth Floor.
15c Ribbons, 12l1c-A fine assortment of taffeta,
MORE and corded Ribbons-pnk blue white scarlet
cardinal navy old blue, green and black and AZ
inch widths. Regularly 15c yard-Friday only,
l2l2c. First Floor.
Scarfs we sold some time ago at ACC and up to 75c
left-and they'll go Friday Bargain Day-for
they're priced 25c! Hemstitched on two ends-and
prettily figured or plain First Floor
75c and 81 Shadow Flouncngs 39c Yards to
24-inch vidths-white and ecru-over 80 beautiful
designs. Also l5-inch shadow lace corset covering
in about 30 patterrs-and you choose from these 75c
to 81 values at 39c yard. First Floor.
WOmen's 25c Wool Hose. 17c-Finely woven,
heavy wooden stockngs-fast black-seamless-h
and rib tops-doube heel and toe for extra strength.
Friday only at this remarkably low price First
Floor
Women's 81 Underwear. 59c-Natural gray and
white wool vests and drawers-non- shrinking
finely ribbed-Sk crotheted finish at neck and front
flat seams-reguar and extra sizes, 5gc, worth 81.
Friday only at that price First Floor.
19c and 25c Popns 9ilc Yard-Plain and striped
mercerized poplins-all shades excepting black and
pink and some a little Soed But as that makes
them 9lsc yard and their wear and appearance isn't
hurt bit It's worth while coming at 80 fOr Fri
dav only Second Floor
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08
"K1DNAPING" TURNS OUT
TO RE ONLY ELOPEMENT

CLEVELAND, O., Jan s.-Ernes.
tine Albez. IS. seized on the street
and carried of in an automobile Mon.
day night. has been found. Parents
OF tie girl were notified late yester-
day of her marriage in Columbus To
Lucian Volpe The bride and her
fklpnaper" are expected home today
when relatives plan wedding feast
for them
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08

Always Becoming.
We cannot all be rich WHO dwell
Upon this mundane place;
But. just the same. smile fits well
On-almost any face
Judge
The Detroit times., 1914-01-08
FREQ Package Coupon

Pyramid Drug Company, -"
Pyramid Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
Kindly send me a sample Of Pyra-
mid Pile Remedy at once. by mail.
FREE, in plain wrapper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
LILLIAN LENTON SENT
TO JAIL FOR A YEAR
Notorious Suffraoette Is Sen.
10 fenced for .\rsOn-Friends
Pelt Judge With Papers.

LLEDs. May S.-Liilian Lenton. known
also as May Dennis and Miss Red
one OF the mos; notorious members of
the arson squad ~ the militant suf-
fragettcs, was sentenced at the Assiz.s
here to-day to a years imprisonment on
charge Of setting fire to Wcstneld
House. Doncastcr. In June. 1919.
There was riotous scene in the court
room when the woman was sentenced. Her
friends In the gallery pelted the Ju,ig.
with sunragette literature, at the same
time shouting at the top Of their voices.
The police had n hard time at first with
the disturbers and some OF the officers
Jared badly AT the hands OF the women.
struggle the ringleaders were elected
and the rest ~ the dsturbers fled from
the building
After the iir- at Doncaster Miss Lem
ton got out ON license after Ia hunger
strike and the next thing heard OF her
was when II woman was on trial for
setting fire to Kew Gardens. A woman
known as May Dennis. who sat in the
court room jumped up and confessed that
she had started the fire, She was
quickly identified AS Miss Len,on. She
was jailed again, but got out under the
provisions of tn" "cat and mouse" act.
She disappeared for time. but when
two women known as Miss Red and
Miss Black were arrested for burning
Alstone Manor. near Cheltc nham. the
former was Identified as Lillian Lenton.
once more she went to Jail. but got out
after a hunger strike and fed 10 France.
She returned II short time ago and was
Immediately rearrestei. Her trial FOR
the Dohcastor fire followed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09

stantly shared her husbands outdoor life
there.
Mr.. Lander also attacked Dr. sven
Hedins explorations In Tibet He charged
that not only had Sven Hedln gone over
the same territory he himself had cx-
plored twelve Years previously. hut also
that he had even used the same language
AS Mr.. Landor In reporting his expert
ences.
DIR. Sven lIedin of, red a spirited g.
fence OF himself. He asserted that Lam
dor. who claimed the discovery OF the TWO
principal sources Of the Brahmaputra,
had merely followed Ia the steps Of Nal
Singh. who discovered IL 1865. lie
charged that Landor's so-cplled principal
tributaries were minor tributaries. DIR.
Sven Hedin also averred hat although
Lander named certain points in the
Gangri Mountains, a comparison OF maps
would show that he did not touch Il single
one OF them in his explorations. Another
point ON which the Swedish explorer dis
agreed with Mr.. Lander was on the source
Of the Sutlej He showed that the name
OF the Sutlej was not even mentioned by
Lander In the book which he published
Immediately after he came out OF Tibet.
Mr.. Lander mad" trip from Rio de
Janeiro to Manaos two years ago. when
he returned to civilization he told of cut
ting most OF his way through an i'm
penetrable Jungle His statements were
Immediately criticised by other explorers.
who gave the impression that they con-
sidered the tales OF Mr.. I.andors accom-
plishments as very "Munchausen."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
WAGNER HEARING POSTPONED.
'rau Wagner RrSists Dauxht~r's
Claim to Composers Name.
special Cable Despatch TO The sus

'Pe'ht 'uD'f DtNDIfTN 10 SCS.
bArRErrH, May S.--The suit in which
Frau Coslma Wagner. widow of Richard
wagner, the composer, and her son Sieg-
'r'ed seek To prevent the latter's sister
Isolde. the wife Of Herr Bisdler, conductor
OF the Royal Opera at Munich. from using
nee Wagner after her name was called
Today, but was postponed.
ffau wagner was ready TO swear that
frau Biedler was her daughter by her
hrst husband. Herr Won Buelow, the plan
n- The court adjourned the hearing for
zen days In order 10 enable the production
" Independent evidence ~ TO whether
frau Wagner and Herr Won Buelow lived
together between June /. and October -.
lsu.
Frau Biedler was born in 1868. five
years before the great composer married
FRAU Cosima, who was divorced from
herr Won Buelow, but Wagner and Cosima
nah lived so long together that thu. son
n'egfr!ed and Two sisters. Isolde and Eva.
'aVe always been regarded as Wagner's
legitimate children.
Inc Judgment rendered BY the court will
uepsnd on the independent evidence in re-
sard to the marital relations OF Frau
Sosllna and her then husband. Herr Won
nue'o", IN 1861. II Frau Biedler loses the
She VIII forfeit her interest in Wag-
'oTtuhe, ana she contends that this
~. "nat " behind the action brought by
"er mother and brother. ON IN. o,ber
'dad, Frau Cosima Wagner and Si.yfrI.,.,
acuse Frau Biedler OF an attempt st ex
torupn. ~ ="
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
GIRLS AUNT TO KEEP
WATCH FOR FERGUSON
Determined to Force Account
ing. No Matter How Long
Wo"cr Of 10 stays Away.

Tn. SUFFOLK Grand Jury has completed
an Investigation into charges made on be-
half OF Ida Parker. just turned Is
against baniorth Brooks Ferguson, the
nineteen-year-o!d son Of Mrs. Julianna
Armour Ferguson, n daughter of the late
Herman Ogden Armour Of tn. beef pack
Ing family.
Whether any action has followed the
Investigation is kept secret by District
Attorney Ralph 6. Greene Of Sayv!lie and
all others concerned. hut relatives Of Miss
Parker We're emphatic in saving that no
matter how prolonged young Ferguson's
absence from tn. county might he. the
cases certainly would b" pressed upon his
return.
Miss Parker lives with or aunt. Mrs. W.
X. Sell"ck. Who corducts thu Edgrwat-r
House, at Huntington. adjoining the Fer
guSun estate. Formerly the F-isusons
lived at oss!ning, but several years ago
obey moved 10 Huntington while the
spacious country home was h"ng buut
they lived Al the Edgewyl-r House. and
an acquaintanceship sprsng w between
Mrs. Scll.ck's two nicccs and the four
sons OF Mrs Ferguson
The aunt said yesterday that young Yer
gusun Oecan. engaged 10 her niece last
fall and gave her a diamond engagement
ring. which she wor" for som. time. He
got IL back In February and then went
away. Mrs. Selleck added that no matter
how long the young man may remain
away he will De called 10 account when he
returns.
Willard y. Bayls OF 81 Liberty street.
attorney fur the girl. said he would not
discuss u matter bcfor" the Grand Jury"
Young Ferguson. according to reports. Is
not at tlS Monastery. tn. elaborate FEY
guson estate at huntington. He IL said to
be out Of the country. TIL. name Of Dan
forth Brooks Ferguson appeared az a pas
scnger Of th" Siberia, enormously reported
wrecked in the Far East on May / Ma'N
think the young man MAJ Lee making Il
tour OF the world.
1t was impossible to any member OF
the Ferguson family Yesterday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
OPPOSED TO PRINCE AS
GOVERNOR OF CANADA
EX-Minister Of Railways Says
appointment Of Royalty
Hits at Democracy.

OTTAWA. May S.--A strong protest
against the appointment OF Primo. Alex
ander Of Teck as Governor General OF
was made to-day by former Minister OF
Railways Henry l.. Emmerson Il leading
member Of the opposition In the House ~
Commons. In the House this Afternoon
Mr.. Emmcrsou said:
Il would like ~ ask II the Government
has any official Information In respect to
the appointment of "a Governor General
To succeed the present incumbent OF tn.
office. l See rumors In IN. press and I
presume that the people of Canada would
like 20 know what foundation there Is
for them. I hope that the rumors are
not true. Still. / speak Individually
There has been telegram received by
the Governor-General announcing that his
Majesty has been pleased to approve OF
the appointment OF Prince Alexander Of
Teck TO succeed the Duke OF Connaugh,.
Goyernor-General."
Mr.. Emmerson said afterward:
MY objection Is to royalty and foreign
royalty being brought to Canada. We have
gone the limit with the Duke of Con-
naught. II necessary would he prepared
to move a condemnatory resolution"
Society here approves heartily of the
appointment. which II In expected will re-
suit In AN even more brilliant social regime
than that OF the Connaughts. which has
been somewhat dimmed by the Duchess s
illnesses. But 1t is recognized that Mr.,
Emmerson voices TO a considerable extent
the feeling in some quarters that the ap-
pointment of royalty to the post OF Gov
crnor General IL AT variance with the
Democratic emotions supposed to exist
among "A large section of Canadians. Many
Liberals condemn Mr.. EmmeIson's atti-
tude. but II elicits some approving words.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
CALLS WASSERMAN
APOLICE CRATER
Rosie HertZ's Husband Tpstifies
lie Paid Thousands for
Protection.
ONCE GAVE 5000 IN RUSH
Another East Side Witness De.
clares His Monthly Assess
ment Was $50.

Two proprietors OF East Side saloons
testified before Justice Brady in the Bronx
Supreme Court yesterday tina, they had
paid graft regularly TO Joseph A. waAser-
man while Wasserman was member
OF the Police Department.
The testimony was given In the trial
OF n suit brought by wasserman against
the Bronx Home News Publishing Conn
pany for 100000 damages. The suit
grew out Of statements printed In the
Bronx Home NeUs in tho last campaign
when Wasserman was an unsuccessful
candidate for sheriff on what was called
the rising sun ticket.
Jacob Hertz husband OF Rosie Hertz,
whose name has been mentioned often In
police graft Investigations as a proprietor
of East Side resorts. testified that no had
met Wasserman two weeks after he be-
came a policeman. while Hertz was run
ming saloon and hotel At IL First street
Wasserinan was on that post Hertz
said that Wasserman got in the habit
Of taking his meals In the place, drink
ing wine with them. and never paying
Hertz said waiter or bartender KEEP,
watch for the sergeant for Wassernan
Hertz testified that one day wasserman
said: YOU'RE getting away with murder
here. Where's mine" The saloon man
said he told the policeman not to worry
and that on the following Saturday he
gave him S25. Every Saturday after
that ne came for his money and gave
him the same amount" the Witness con-
tinued
Three weeks after the first payment.
Hertz said. Wasserman asked about a
place Hertz's brothcr-in-law ran on the
Bowery. Hertz said that after that lie
got $25 week from his brother-in-law
For Wasserman. When Hertz opened a
place AZ , FIRST street he said Wasser-
man raised the tax TO $50 week I'm
pretty sure he was getting money from
my wife also while I was paying him.
the witness added.
Thesl Hertz opened the Dry Dock Hotel
in the Bowery, which was Off Wasser-
mans post. III ! was on this beat
you'd pay dearly for this place" Hertz
quoted him as saying. Hertz said he haC
dollars by that time. In 1903. Hertz said
Wasserman told him he had to have $500
soon lac could get IL. Hertz said h,
sent his wife to the bank for tn. money
ana turned 1t over TO Wasserinau in a
Fourteenth street saloon. Hertz said hs
thought Wasserman was Ia the District
Attorneys office nj this time
a year later. Hertz said, AN arrest was
made IN q place run by his brother-in.
law. Wasserinan. he said. told him not e
heht the case In the police court.
Let II go downtown ana I'll fix /,
Tor you" Hertz quoted Wdss.rman As
bring $3.50 along"
John Costello. form9r proprietor OF
saloons on Fourteenth Greet and Second
avenue, testified he had paid Wassermar
$50 a month. Hertz VAS stil ON tn,
stand when court adjourned until Monday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
PIERRE IooNEN RELEASED.
His Brother. However, Il Held for
Trial on Swindle Charge.

HIS bfOtners however, II Held Tor
Trial ON swindle Charge.
Special Cable Despatch to Tnr Sun
PARIS, May 8.--Robert and Pierre
Loonen. who were arrested on February
IS on charges Of fraud and obtaining
money to the amount of 100000 francs
Sa0O.oo0) by false pretences. were ar
raisned in court to-day. The case against
Pierre Loonen was dismissed. Robert
Loonen was sent to tho Correctional Court
for trial.
The two brothers are sons Of a French
diplomat at one time prominent. They
inherited fortunes amounting to $500. 900
each. but went through them in short or.
der. Robert Loonen got into trouble some
four years ago by getting $4,000 from
the late Herman Frasch. the sulphur
magnate. through misrepresentation. He
had to serve a prison sentence and return
the money. The brothers were In vart-
Gus other scrapes before they we're ar.
rested for the latest swindles Of jewellers
and others.
Robert I.oonen married a Miss Morss Of
Indianapolis. but she got a separation
from him several years ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-09
CLARIFIES PICTURES SOLD.
Collection Of Late Director Of Thea
tire Francaise. Brimxs s2A,.0O.

Special Cable Despatch 10 Tuy Sun.
PARIS. May S.--A total OF 123.s00
francs t24.76o) was realized n. the sale
collection OF the late Jules Ciaretie, MEM
Der Of The Academic Franchise. and for
many years director OF the Theatre
Franchise. The collection comprised paint
ings. etchlngs, drawings and sculptures.
many OF them by celebrated masters.
Scene de Ballet" by Degas. showing
a girl dancing with II man dancer mp
preaching. cold for $4,000 francs $500.
Henner's "Eglogue." two nudes. one of
them playing q flute. brought 1900
francs $500. The canvas Is inscribed
"A Son and Jules Claretie. Homage
sffecteux. Henner 1874"
Jules Dupre's "Papsage." a pencil draw
ing. fetched 4.450 francs (sss0). "Bord
de Riviere," q painting in which a stream
winding between wooded banks is
depleted. was purchased for 1895 francs
Hs5s). II. too. bears message from
it's author, Harpignies "a Monsieur
Claret!e. mon melleur souvenir. 1851"
"Cour dune Malson Rome a water
color by Granet. showing a house bathed
in sunshine, brought 4.l23 francs
SS24.60D.
Among other artists represented In the
collection were Bastien Lepage. Coro,.
DelacroIx. Gustav Doro. Herbert, Isabey.
Theodore Rousseau, Theophile Gautier.
lnjalbert and Constantin M,un,er.