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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

Fred Rightmeir, Born in Germany,
Was a Real American.

Jewell City, Kan, June 20.-Fred
Rightmeir died here at his home, from
injuries received when a wagon upset
on top of him Saturday. He leaves
a wife and six children, all of whom
are married and live in this vicinity
He was highly respected by all who
knew him.
Born in Germany, Mr.. Rightmeir
came to America at the age of 16
years with a brother near his own age.
He settled hare nearly forty years
ago. A short time ago he retired from
his farm and moved here. His broth
er, who lives in Nebraska, was here
at the time of the accident. Mr..
Rightmeir was a real American,
though German by birth. He was a
strong opponent of the hyphen and
had recently declared himself in favor
of law forcing naturalization or de-
portation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20
Bed Bugs

To kill Bed Bugs. Reaches. F1eas and
Ants. use Pesky Devils Quietus. p. D.
O. A 25c package makes one quart
that kills 'em and their eggs as well.
Bug Spout IN every package TO get
them in the Observation-Disclosures p.
D. Q. will not injure bedding. Kills
Flsas on dogs Al drug stores.
Sold by George w. Stansfield and
Tully- Mcfarland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20
The New Home Treatment
for Ugly, Hairy Crowths
(Boudoir Secrets.)

Here is simple, yet very effectiv,
method for removing hair and fuzz
from the face, neck and arms: Cover
the Objectionable hairs with a paste
made by mixing some water with a lit
tie powdered delatone. Leave this on
for or minutes. then rub off. wash
the skin and the hairs have vanished.
No pain or Inconvenience attends this
treatment, but results will be certain
if you are sure to get real delatone.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

from my own personal experience,
which proves conclusively the as
tonishing power of nuxated iron to
restore strength and vitality even in
most complicated chronic condi-
tons"
Not long ago a man came to me
who was nearly half a century old
and asked me to give him a pre-
liminary examination for life insur
ance. 1 was astonished to find him
with the blood pressure of boy of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

% and as full of vigor, vim and VIZ
tality as a young man; in fact
young man he really was notwith-.
standing his age. The secret he said
was taking iron-nuxated iron had
filled him with renewed life. At 30
he was in bad health; at 46 he was
careworn and nearly all in. Now at
so a miracle of vitality and his face
beaming with the buoyancy of youth.
AS I have said a hundred times over
iron is the greatest of all strength
builders. If people would only throw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

life
strength and
make men O mark OF power
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

Overcomes the Effects of Heat
HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
strengthens the body and nerves to re-
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-20

Scientific tests have shown that in oc-
equations employing the larger muscles
women tire more rapidly than men, while
in work in which smaller muscles are
used they are more efficient.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
FUGITIVE NEGRO
IS SHOT IN HIP
John Morgan Faces Charges of
Highway Robbery When He
Receivers

John Morgan. 43 years old, color
ed, OF No. 145 Madison-ave.. was
shot in the left hip. early Thursday
morning, by Parrolman Robert Egan,
while Morgan was fleeing up an al.
ley in the rear. OF No. 43 Catherine
ST. fff
According TO police reports. Nor
gan and another Negro robbed
Frank Talbot. OF No. 154S Harper
ave. OF his gold watch and chain on
Catherine-st. Patrolman Egan saw
the affair he says. and gave chase.
Three times he called to the Negro
to stop, and when Morgan paid no
attention. the officer fired.
Morgan was taken TO the city re-
ceiving hospital, where he will be
kept under guard until he RECEIVERS.
Later in the morning. Detectives
Smith and Frahm arrested Harry
Craig, colored. 10 years old. OF No.
Is Catherine-st., as Morgan's alleged
accomplice in the robbery
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
City News in Brief

FOrmer Judge ,. w. Dswovsa has lust
sold for George Ptltard seven stores
and flats ON GRAND Rivsr-avel near an
b Prsstiag Co.. No. ~ Larmed-s,..
turned over To the police "a pocket
book which he found on Gratiot-
ave. Thursday morning. The pock,,
etbook appeared as if II beiongec
to some workman and contained
about $50.
Detroit lodge ~ Etks will give the
last "secial sessiop" Of the season
Thursday evening IN Elks' temple:
The program OF entertainment VIII
Include clever acts from the Tenn
pie. Miles, Orpheum and other the
aters OF the city. and most OF the
current show I'm the Gayety.
Mary HiiI. - years old . Negress,
,iyi.E q NO: 1877 D D,lss, VIZ, wr'
by an automobile driven by Ed.
ward Yentsch, Jr.. Is years old. or
No. sol McClellan-ave. She suffer-
ed a fractured hip and was taken
to the city hospital Yentsch was
taken TO the police station and re-
leased after making statement.
Mrs. MtnRie Brettmeyer. a resident Of
Detroit .iesc Asy b'. .s, In 1887. died
widow OF Jacob Breitmeyer. who
owned large tracts OF land In the
northern district. formerly devoted
to farming. Four sons, Jacob. Mar
tin. Charles and Frank, survive.
Funeral services will he held In 81.
Johns Lutheran church Friday al
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Henry Ford peace plans were
cheered and indorsed by the snwssl
convention OF the South Michigan
division OF the Missouri synod I'm
Concordia Evangelical church, Del
ray, wednesday. The resolutions
stated that the United states should
preserve strict neutrality ana
take firm stand against war.
Only thus can II hope TO assist IN
bringing about peace. other Luth-
Gran conferences have declared Tor
preparedness.
The REPORTS Of the business COIN sstt-
tee of the Weman's EXchaoge show
that I'm spite of many handicaps,
Il has handled size 200 worth or
business. exceeding trc total OF the
previous year by sf2 600. Tho So
ciety spent $4,000 Of this amount
In salaries To SIS employees. s3s.oOo
to consignors and. II Is estimated.
earn their living IN their own
homes. Officers elected for tho
coming year are: Mrs. John r.
Ford president: Mrs. Charles
Hinchman, first vice president;
Mrs Andrew Green, second vice
president: Mrs Walter Brooks.
third vice-president: Mrs. Eleanor
Deviin. recording secretary; Mrs.
Lewis Paddock. corresponding sec
rotary; Miss Elizabeth stridiron'
treasurer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
JOY RIDERS IN
STOLEN AUTO
COME TO GRIEF

The fates decreed that an auto
mobile owned by Leo Aranowski, OF
No. eli Farnsworth-st.. was to have
many adventures. Wednesday night,
and when IL finished up In a vacant
lot in Hamtramck, three young
couples were taken into custody.
The excitement started when the
machine was stolen from Jefferson
and Field-aves., early In the evening
The owner was attending the Ger.
man bazaar in Riverview park and
before he missed the car the police
recovered IL and notified him Of the
theft.
Later in the evening Aranowski
took the car to a garage In the rear
of No. 947 Palmer-ave. In the early
hours OF the morning John Fritch,
a Hamtramck patrolman, heard a
strange commotion on Jos. Campau-
ave-. and upon investigating found
Aranowski's car lying In a vacant
lot, turned on its side. with three
girls and three young men extricat.
ing themselves from the mass OF
wreckage.
The passengers we're taken to the
police station. where they gave their
names as Joseph Grabowsky, No.
$50 Palmer-ave.: Edward Fogath.
No. 1914 Dubois-st.; Francis Rue.
zcwscz. 20 years old. No. 627 De-
quindre.st.: Victoria Novack. 10. No.
35 Hewitt-ave.: Florence Badne. %.
No. 105 Collard-ave.. and Stella Sui.
lick. Is. Of No. 14s Norwalk-ave.
Grabowsky. the police say. was
driving the car and lost control OF
the machine when II skidded. after
striking an obstruction In the road.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
CHINESE PLAN
PEKIN ATTACK

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.--A
rebel advance OH Pekin. the capital
OF China. has been ordered by the
Chinese revolutionists. according TO
a Shanghai dispatch to the Chinese
Republic association here.
An army OF several hundred thou
sand troops under Luy Ung-Ting,
formerly commander OF Yuan Shi
Kai's forces In Kwangsi province,
and Gen. Lung Chi Kwang, formerly
with the government troops In
Kwangtung. will begin the march
upon Pekin soon. II was stated.
Both leaders are said TO have de-
serted Yuan Sb! Kali with their
forces.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
Former Section Hand, NOW
Successful Business Man,
Has Eye on Council Seat

Ralph G. Mitter is candidate
or the Republican nomination for
alderman from the Fourteenth ward
20 succeed Aid. Godfrey Freiwald.
Who has announced that he is out
for the county treasurership.
Eight years ago Mr.. Mittera estab-
hshed drug store at Warren and
NcKinley-aves. on small amount
OF capital. and has been remarkably
successful. now operating three
stores. He purchased a home on
Warren-ave.. and on the corner
across from the store where he
started business erected the West
Warren hall. one OF the largest aud.
itoriums In the Western part of the
city.
Mr.. Mitter is a native OF Ohio. and
prior to his coming to Detroit work.
ed as a section hand on Ohio rail
roads. His rise has been rapid.
Friends in the Fourteenth ward re-
Gently sought his consent to become
a candidate for the Republican
aldermanic nomination when 1t be
came known that Aid. Freiwald did
not intend to make the run this
year.
Mr.. Mitter is a member OF Ionic
lodge, r. & A. NJ, and Shadukiam
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
Speeders, BeUdre1
Auto Cops Wear
Plain Clothes NOlU

plain clothes will be the dress
of the dozen members OF the police
automobile traffic squad hereafter.
Police Commissioner Gillespie an
nounced, Wednesday. In the mean
time Commissioner Gillespie, Super.
intendent Ernest Marquardt and In
sLector William p. Rutledge, in
charge OF police traffic work. will
work out a plan for increasing the
motorcycle squad TO 40 men. De
tails incident TO the change are now
being worked out. plain clothes"
have been tried in other cities with
considerable success, according 10
Inspector Rutledge. traffic director.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
w. C. T. u. TO HOLD
RALLY ON FRIDAY

The Central W. c. r. U. will hold
an allday statewide prohibition
rally in the Frances willard home,
No. 125 High-st. west, Friday. The
morning session will be taken up
with the regular business meeting
OF the union. At las .. m, Mrs.
Edwin II. Leonard. chairman Of the
girls welfare committee OF the Pc.
litical and Civic league will give Q
talk on What are we to do with
our girls?" Miss Cora McCaig will
give instrumental selections and
Mrs. L. Craig will sing "The Touch
of the Nail-pierced Hand" Burton
l.. lockwood. executive Of the Pro
hibition state central committee.
will speak on what we are coins
TO do to bring about state. wide pro
hibition." All members Of IN,
union are urged to attend this rally.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
MICHIGAN CITIES
SEND VISITORS TO
GERMAN FAIR

Thursday is Michigan day at the
German fair for the relief OF Ger
man and Austrian widows and or
phans. and large crowds are expect
ed during the afternoon and even
ing. Special trains will bring visit
orr from Saginaw, Flint, Bay City,
Port Huron. Kalamazoo and Jack
son. Many members OF the Arbeiter
society will be among them.
All the booths are we'll patron
lied. The Patriotic Daughters, who
sell candy and chocolate. are doing
a big business. There is Schiller
booth. and one devoted to the sale
OF all kinds of baskets. Music is
furnished by the Alpine singers, a
new program each day. Palace
Gardens. where the fair is being
held, makes a charming appearance
Wednesday was Irish day and the
attendance was gratifying. az
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27

Detective Inspector George Larktaa,
Thusseay ncsneng. received . tele-
gram from the Columbys. o.. police,
tin. OF Detroit. and tell him that
his wife died. Wednesday. In %
Columbus hospital. The Telegram
Indicated IND What that Martin re-, resided sd,,s a.,
found that he has moved fror
there.
Abest % clubs iaterested IN prenot-
Tag sratOry have elected their best
orators to enter the city champion
gin next week. William r. Bolles
says. the committee will not accept
in the nnal contest. May Is. win
FSedsrick ii. Holt, James scSer.
merhorn. Judge Edward Command
and Judge Alfred J. Murphy.
The civic recreation committee mem-
hers claim thst % per cent Of the
grounds but the streets. Efforts arc
being made this spring to bring
these children into their rightful
heritage OF heafthfui play. by gath
ssring them into school srounds; u,
grounds. where. under competent
directors, they will he taught
sane" rlay and helpful physical ex-
ercise. Play directors offer sta
hoods where public Fairgrounds are
provided rowdyism and crime are
greatly reduced. IL not wholly
overcome.
In ceIebratSos OF the new summer
rate In the Y. ". &. A. which goes
lobby entertainment for new mem
bers who take advantage of the
reduced summer price Will be held
Saturday night The program will
ls.a t.1A lnes 80 nj nv
msmser. "" and P rsfreshments n rSs
new summer membership In the
Y. NJ. c. A.. which entities the
holder to all the physical privileges
IS for non members. and 81 for
those already In the membership.
During the hot weather the show
ers and swimming pool are the
most popular features Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. physical department..
folk Of our hest residenttai dis
tricts. with fine lawns and back
yards In which to allow their chill
dren to play. are completely UNI
OF common sense. let alone those 81
safety first when they permit
their children to play in the public
street directly In the path Of au-
1on s!sst. SraEtr For ls%syn
afternoons and evenings lately.
have been Obliged to drive up and
down North Woodward streets
looking for vacant property, and
every street the children from tots
~ two wears 10 high school lads
are running riot I'm the middle OF
tho street. playing ball or skating.
" the parents haven't any sense
It's time for police interference to
keep these children out OF the
streets.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
WOMAN PAUSES
IN PATH OF CAR;
SERIOUSLY HURT

Crossing Gratiot-ave. at ST. An.
toine.st.. late Wednesday afternoon.
with her daughter and grand
daughter. Mrs. Celia Kohn. IS years
old. OF No. 11S Montcalm-st. east.
was struck by a Baker car, suffering
a broken nose, fractures of both
aims, and deep cuts about the body.
Because OF her advanced age her
recovery is doubtful. physicians say.
She was taken to the city receiving
hospital.
Witnesses told the police that
Mrs. Annie Stelarsky, the daughter.
was walking ahead of her mother
pushing a baby carriage. The moth
er hesitated when she saw the car
approaching, 1t is said, and was
struck.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
STAYS WIFE OF
FRIEND, WHO
SOUGHT DIVORCE
BY UNITED PRESS.

NEW YORK. April Elm order
that Joseph Castelli might be free
o. his wife. who would not divorce
kim. Frank Veteri lured Mrs. Cas-
tell TO New Haven and pounded her
to death with an iron bar. while
Castelli, who had followed secretly
looked on.
Veteri killed Mrs. Castelli because
of his friendship for her husband
and for slight financial gain, the
police say.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
Man KILLED IN
FALL FROM LOFT
Night Waterman Is Found
Dead In Stable by
Patr0lman

While Gilbert Gates. of No. 4lJ
Alfred.st., Waterman for the United
Fuel & Supply Co.. was making his
rounds In q stable at Hudson and
Commonwealth-ave.. early Thursday
morning, he found the body Of
Charles Patterson. about 40 years
old, lyins on the floor. Coroner
Burgess was called and declared
that Patterson must have fallen
from the hayloft through hay
shute 10 the cement floor His skull
was fractured. The coroner is try
ing to locate Pattcrson's relatives.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
DETROIT
COPS TAKEN
FOR SPIES
Launch Party, Lost In
Fog, Lands In
Canada
FARMERS ARE
SUSPICIOUS
DR.. Thomas Explana-
ton Finally Brings
Release

Lost In the fog. Wednesday. on
Lake st. Clair. and taken for Ger
man spies when they landed on the
banks OF Belle river. Ont. late in
the afternoon, was the experience
OF Police Surgeon Grinith Thomas
and Patrolman George Abel. who
left Detroit In the harbormaster's
launch for New Baltimore to bring
back a sick ratrolman. Thomas
Leavie. engineer. was a third mem.
Der Of the party. They were sur.
rounded by . hostile band of farm.
ers. according TO their story, and
were Obliged to give many explana-
tons before they were released.
They returned late last nigh,
with Edward Barber. former pa.
trolman, who Is suffering from
dropsy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
An Ideal Remedy
for Nursing Mothers
Compound Of Simple Laxative Herbs
Safe for Baby and
Mother

Constipation is condition that al
fects the old. young and middle-aged,
and most people at one time or
another need help in regulating the
action OF the bowels. Harsh cathar-
tics and purgatives should not be en-
ployed TO relieve constipation. AS
their effect is only temporary while
the, shock the system unnecessarily
A remedy that can be used with
perfect safety for the tiniest babe
and that is equally effective for the
strongest constitution is found In
the combination of simple laxative
herbs known as DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin and sold in drug stores every
where for fifty cents bottle. This
is an ideal household remedy and
should be in every family medicine
chest.
Mrs. +. l. Barsolow, Is Leslie St,
Holyoke, Mass. wrote TO DR.. Cald.
well, syrup Pepsin certainly Is fine.
| gave IL TO my baby. Evelyn, and
also took il myself II is the only
medicine ! have been able TO take
without affecting Baby in the nurs-
ing. have used IL for all four chill
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
DEVONA PLANS TO
SUE DIR. INCHES

PORT HURON. Mich. April IL
Rev. r. 8. Devona, Wednesday, an
nounced that as soon as he had
heard from witnesses in England he
would begin civil action against DR..
James w. Inches. for damages for
defamation of character.
The st. Clair minister also de.
clared that. together with his attor-
ney. Burt ID. Cady. he would pre-.
pare an appeal from the decision
OF Detroit diocesan court to the Epis.
copal church court OF review.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
Odds and Ends

NEW YORK-A score of New
Workers got their breakfasts free
today by dashing out OF restau
rant when someone falsely shouted
fire. The proprietor is still waiting
for them.
NEW YORK-Because a cat at
tackled her pet poodle Babe. and was
not driven OF until Babes owner.
Mrs. Henrietta Gardner was severe
ly scratched, said Henrietta wants
$4,000 from the cats owner. The
case is now being tried.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27
Two Fires % $1,000 DAMAGE.

Fire Of undetermined origin in
the factory OF the Standard Box Co..
No. $50 Ferry-ave. east. destroyed
property valued approximately at
$4,000. early Wednesday morning.
The fire was confined to the first
floor of the building which Is of
brick construction. The Junk yard
operated by Lewis Gordon, at No.
39S Antoine-st.. was damaged to the
extent of $4,000 by fire, late We'd
nesday night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27

North Carolina Democrats are TO
meet in State convention in Raleigh
today to elect delegates AT large to
the national convention at st. Louis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27

Is demure, petite Georgia girl
who three wears ego. because OF her
modest demeanor. voice and ability
jumped into q good part with Joseph
Ssntley in when Dreams Come
True" and Is now appearing In the
leading part In THE Midnight Fol-
lies" In the Orpheum.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27

dren and IL is fine; they like it and
ask for IL"
A trial bottle OF DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin can be obtained. free
of charge. by writing TO DR.. w. B.
Caldwell, 454 Washington St, Month
cello, III.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-27

II rigkt-rimes job Dept.-Msin 1S7O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
A Troublesome Creditor,

The poet Clement Marot, being in
very Strengthened circumstances, went
to the king and said, Il have come TO
lay before your majesty complaint
against one OF my creditors whose
claims l have satisfied over and over
again. and yet he persists in dunning
and harassing me every day"
who is the scoundrel?" the king
inquired.
My stomach. sire. Though | have
satisfied its wants time without mum
Der. II never ceases to torment, and
am utterly incapable of meeting its de-
mands"
The king was pleased with the joke
and allowed the poet pension on the
spot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
CITRUS FRUIT TO
CONTINUE CHEAP
Lemons and Oranges VIII Not Ad.
vance In Price for Present, Rock
Island Dealers Predict.
VEGETABLE SUPPLY ABUNDANT
Market Flooded With Fresh Produce
From Southern Fields and From
the Local Hot Houses.

Housewives, cheer up! Citrus fruits,
which include the lemon and the
orange, will continue cheap and fresh
berries and vegetables from the
southern farms as well as from home
hot houses are flooding Rock Island
markets.
Fresh asparagus from California,
southern Illinois pie plant, and home
grown radishes and onions are max
ing their debut on the early spring
market and dealers have plentiful
supply. Fresh carrots, beets and
turnips from the south are arriving
daily.
Strawberries, imported from south
ern fields, are of unusually luscious
taste for the shipped variety. They
have been on the market here only a
short time. Good apples are becom-
ing scarce and the supply Of grape
fruit is diminishing. 1t Is expected
that the supply will be exhausted by
the latter part of May.
| 1dlilOi lid navel OlduScs dic HOt
found on the market in large quanti-
ties, but in their place we have the
Valbenzia, or what is commonly
termed summer" orange from Cali
| fornia.
| New Potatoes Here.
There is some old cabbage left on
the market and the fresh article is
being shipped from California. Celery
is plentiful from Florida, while new
potatoes from the same state have
been received by local dealers. The
demand for new potatoes is not press
ing at present, as last years crop is
still in good condition.
The vegetable and fruit market will
undergo a marked change from now
on until the arrival Of summer. Soor
fresh vegetables from the home truck
farms will take the place Of that
shipped in or from the local hot.
houses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
man. four and a half miles north OF
Orion. She had long been ailing with
dropsy. She was As years OF age,

All the news all the time-The Argus