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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
EVIDENCE OF &sKINNfNE
FOUND IN GEORGE SCHOOL.

The committee on real estate and
school building OF the Board of Edu-
cation made another trip to the site
OF the new George school, now I'm
course OF erection, Monday afternoon.
and after making a thorough inspec-
ton, the members agreed that the
specifications had not been lived up
10 by Contractor Otto Misch, and that
the job should be closely watched.
thus vindicating Inspector Harry Hol-
lands. employed by the architects.
Malcomson & Higginbotham. The
committee will take the matter up at
It's next regular meeting and probably
will report to the Board OF Education
next week.
Under the committees direction, the
contractors tore away the wall In vari-
GUS places so that the school inspect
ors could see for themselves whether
the concrete footings were as deep as
tn specifications required. 10 inches.
In one point, designated by Inspector
Holland. 1t was found to measure only
Z 1.2 inches. '
In other sections il measured 10 and
13 inches, and Inspector Holland said
these parts had been laid after he had
made kick and had been ordered or
the Job. So SAft
Mr.. Misch denied that he thad any
intention OF "skinning.", and. while he
admitted that the specifications had
not been followed to the. letter, he
thought that good results, had ,heen at
tanned nevertheless.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
NOTES FROM POWERS GIVE
HOPE FOR EARLY END OF
WARFARE IN CHINA
Leading Nations Intimate They
Will Intervene Unless Strug-
gle Is Terminated Soon.
PEACE CONFERENCE is ON.
DR.. Wu Ting Fang Is Looking
After Interests of the
Rebel Forces.
PEACE CONFERENCE is ON.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 19.-Delegates to
the peace conference received notes
from the powers today, urging them to
arrive at some agreement that would
restore peace In China. While the notes
we're OF friendly character, the re-
cipients could read between the lines
that the powers will intervene unless
an early end OF the struggle is prom
ised.
Ii Is generally admitted here that
there has been little hope of the con.
ferees arriving at peace terms, but the
note OF the powers is expected to make
both sides yield slightly in their de-
mands
Messages were received early today
from Yuan Shi Kai informing his
chief representative. Tang Shao Wi,
that he had telegraphed all OF the i'm
perial generals ordering them to OBJ
serve the armistice. This is expected
to bring about situation which may
pave the way to a more friendly dis
cussion of peace terms.
DR.. Wu Ting Fang, head of the revo-
lutionary conferees, spent the greater
part OF the morning In session with
rebel leaders. They are supposed to
have discussed the notes from the
powers.
Tang Shao Wi received several tele-
grams from Yuan Shi Kai instructing
him how to act in view of the position
taken by the powers.
ALI OF the delegates to the confer
ence are observing the greatest Sc
crecy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
FIRE CAUSES LOSS OF
$1,000 IN MACHINE WORKS

Fire of unknown origin, discovered
in the plant Of the Detroit Auto brass
a Machine works, at No. 259 Wills
ave. east, at 4 o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing, damaged the plant to the extent
of we'll over $1,000, though the exact
figure cannot be ascertained until an
inventory is made.
r. S. Campbell, manager OF the
plant. lives in frame house adjoin-
ing the brick factory, and connected
with IL by passageway. He made a
trip through the factory at IL o'clock,
Monday night and found everything
all right. The only fire in the build
ing was in a stove on the upper floor,
and that was very low.
At about o'clock, his wife. who
had set trap for q mouse, heard a
noise, and thought the mouse was cap
tured. when Campbell got up TO in
vestigate, he smelled smoke, and
heard the cracking of flames in the
factory. Rushing to the enclosed
passageway, he attempted to enter
the factory, but was held back by
the smoke and heat. He says he tried
in vain TO get the operator to respond
when he attempted to telephone TO
the fire department, which caused
much delay and gave the fire greater
headway. Luckily, the policeman on
the beat happened to pass at that
time, and ran two blocks and turned
in an alarm.
The machine shop, located on the
second floor, is only slightly damaged,
the fire having been well confined to
the ground floor, where the molding
shop and the plating department are
located
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
WABASH RA|tRO DAD IN
HANDS OF RECEIVER
Note For $9,087, 1868 Due Wheel
ing & Lake Erie Is
Principal Reason.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 19.-Officials
Of the Wabash railroad admitted today
that note for $9,0S7,96S due the
Wheeling & Lake Erie in August,
1912, Is the main reason for the appli-
cation for receivers which was filed in
the st. Louis branch of the United
States circuit court a few moments
before closing time last night.
The company has been striving hard
to deposit necessary funds to cover
interest and equipment obligations.
The obligations due Jan. l. amouent
to 1,205. 900. OF this amount $896, 900
represents interest due and $309, 900
maturing equipment obligations which
will have to be taken care OF. A large
amount of money still remained to be
collected before sufficient funds are on
hand to meet thee interest due the
first of the year.
On Feb 1, $333,00O interest will be
due on the Wheeling & Lake Erie note
and inasmuch as the net earnings for
October decreased 16 per cent and for
four months the company appearse to
have been running behind it's fixed
charges at the rate of $2,000,000 an
nually. 1t was thought best to apply
for receivers.
The receivers-F. A. Delano, presi-
dent of the Wabash: Z. B. Pryor. vice
president of the road, and W. X. Blk
by, OF this city--are considered to be
exceptionally able men. Pryor has
been connected with the road 26 years
and acted as receiver when the road
was involyd in a receivership before.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
INQUIRY NOW WATTS FOR
M'MANIGAL'S ARRIVAL
Federal Grand Jury Will Hear
His Story on Dynamite Cases
After the Holidays.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 19.-
While deputies armed with sub
poenaes searched for a number OF
material witnesses today, the federal
probe into the alleged dynamite con-
'spiracy was temporarily halted while
the grand jury considered "a number
of minor counterfeiting cases. With
the announcement from Los Angeles,
that Ortie McManigal, who will be
District Attorney Miller's star wit
ness here, will soon be actually on
his way here, the necessity of haste
has passed and the probers will now
slack up until after the holiday recess,
which will be ordered next Friday.
The records and statistics of the
iron workers, and the statements OF
Miss Mary Dye regarding letters ex'
changed between John j. Mcnamara
and the business agents of the iron
workers organization in the various
localities where McManigal alleges he
caused explosions, have all been plac-
ed before the jury by the prosecutor
so that when McManigal comes he
can clinch the evidence and indict-
ments can be Immediately framed.
Outrof.town witnesses are en- route
mere 10 lell lHe july dpoul NiO uAiNaS
explosions J. j. Mcnamara and his
associates in the executive board OF
the bridge workers are alleged TO
have caused. Most of these will be
examined within the next three days
as secretly as possible and their
stories likewise wifi be the prelude
to the McManigal stellar appearance.
The latter will be on the stand four
days at least when the jury recon
venes immediately after the holidays
and it is expected when he concludes
and a few corroborative witnesses are
called. indictments Will Immediately
he ordered
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS RAP
j, S. FOR ACTION IN
ADVOCATING TREATY
Charge That President Taft Is
Trying To Bolster Up His
Weakened Political Fences.
THREATEN A BOYCOTT.
American Ambassador Holds
Important Conference With
Foreign Affairs Minister.


ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 19.-Anff.
semitic agitators are denouncing the
united states on every hand today
ioilowing the notification by President
Iaft that the treaty OF 1882 would be
uproeated. Although unwilling to talk
ior publication, government oficiaIs
are very bitter towards the American
government and there Is Consider
Apie talk OF boycotttng American
goods both at home and In Manchuria.
1he government believes that Pres
ident Taft's action was taken I'm or
DER to bolster up an already weak
ened political popularity and that he
expects TO Retain his ONCE through
the influence of Jewish money and
votes"
News OF the sudden rupture in the
relations between the two countries
Is being suppressed to a certain ex-
tent but the public has received at
least vague idea of the situation
through the bitter anti-American edi-
torials that appeared In his mornings
press.
American Ambassador Curtis Guild.
Jr.. held another conference with M.
SaZonoff. minister of foreign affairs.
today, but neither would discuss the
meeting.
There is every indication that Rus
sia will allow the treaty to lapse and
will refuse to enter into a new one.
This would leave Russia free to deal
with American subjects as she sees
ft and would also work considerable
hardship upon the American export
ers.
In discussing President Taft's deci-
sion to abrogate the treaty with Rus
sia. the Novoe Vrema says today:
The president has tactfully chosen
the best way out OF the scandalous
Jewish agitation which has been rag
Ing in his country for long time. In
cidentally his decision demonstrates
that the Jewish bankers are the real
lords of the United States"
The Vovoe vremya is the govern
ment organ and reflects the sentiment
OF Russian officialdom.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
MRS. Sparkling ENTERS
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Hearing on Charge of Causing
Sons Death by Poison Is
Set For Dec. %.

BAD AXE, Mich, Dec. 19.--Mrs
Carrie Bodie Sparkling, who is in Gus.
tody charged with causing the death
OF Cyril Sparling by poison, will be
given hearing before Justice Skinner
on Dec 2S. She pleaded not guilty
when arraigned yesterday afternoon.
The prisoner was cool and collected
when she was brought into court and
maintained this composure all through
the proceedings.
With the holding of Mrs Sparling,
and the dates set for the trials OF DIR.
r. A. Macgregor and Miss Marguerite
Gibbs. the professional nurse, interest
in the cases is keener than ever.
Prosecutor Boomhower is sure he will
be able to clear the mystery in the
deaths OF John Wesley Sparling and
his three sons, and the attorneys for
the accused trio are mapping out a
carefully-prepared plan Of defense.
Paul Woodwork Is counsel for Mrs.
Sparkling.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
JOHN BIGtLOW, FAMOUS
AUTHOR, TAKEN BY DEATH
"Grand Old Man of America
Had Been United States Am
bassador To France.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-John Bige-
low. the celebrated American author,
journalist and diplomat, died today
at his home on Gramercy Park. He
was born in Maiden, N. Y, on Nov.
25, 1917.
John Bigelow, The Grand Old Man
of America" publicist and former
Ambassador to France, had been Ill
for some months. He had just passed
his ninety-fourth birthday on Nov. 25,
during the celebration of which he
received cabled congratulations from
all over the world and scores of the
most-noted men in America called on
him.
Until recently he was in splendid
health, having returned from Europe
In May to be present at the dedica-
tion of the New York public library.
President Taft. meeting him at that
time, praised him as "The grandest
old man of the age"
Bigelow was a contemporary OF
Daniel Webster, partner Of William
Cullen Bryant and a friend of Samuel
j. Tnden. Fifty years ago when the
civil war was on he was at the height
of his career. He was a warm friend
of Lincoln and during part OF the war
was consul to Paris. Afterwards he
became Ambassador to France.
It was one of his fondest hopes that
he might live TO be a hundred years
old. He went, as a youth, to Union
college, from which he graduated in
1897. He studied law and was admit
ted 10 the bar in 1889. Friends have
recently declared he was the oldest
lawyer in New York state. He be-
came an inspector of Sing Sing pris-
on, but after few years, having a
bent for writing, became associated
with Bryant in the ownership OF the
Evening Post. He sold his interests
in that paper when he went to
France.
After his return TO America, Mr..
Bigelow engaged for time In poll
tics. after which he lived for several
years in Germany, keeping up his
studies and writings. He returned TO
America to become executor OF the
estate of Samuel j. Tilden, his warm
est personal friend.
Among his books are THE Mystery
of Sleep" which contains much OF
his philosophy; The Useful Life,
what Shall we do for our Ex-Presi-
dents, and what shall they do for us?'
and a number of others. The last
two mentioned we're written after he
was 80 years old. He wrote a num-
Der OF biographies and .histor1cal
works that are classics.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
WOMAN SAYS "PROWlER''
ATTACKED HER ON STREET
Mrs. j. r. Thompson's Assailant
Flees When She Screams;
Purse Missing.

Within 80 yards of patrolman,
Mrs. j. r. Thompson, No. 200 Mag
nolia-st., was stopped on the street
by an unknown man, thought to be n
"prowler," about o'clock, Monday
night, commanded to accompany him
and then robbed OF her purse, con-
tanning S199 when she resisted, He
fled when she called for help.
The attack occurred In front OF n
new building at Grand River.ave. and
Vermont-st. Mrs. Thompson was on
her way to the Vendome theator ut
the tit Q, having just left the Novelty
theater, No. I'll Grand River-ave..
where her husband IL employed, As
she passed the new building, her as
sailant stepped out from a dark COR
ner, and, after raising his hat and
saying Good evening" grabbed her
by the arm and admonished her to do
his bidding.
BE careful whom you are address
ing" she said Indignantly, at the same
time trying TO break away from him.
He continued his hold, and then she
screamed. With her calls for help ho
released his grip and took 70 his
heels, disappearing In the darkness.
Mrs. Thompson declares that when
she called for help, a uniformed po-
liceman was standing on the opposite
side of the street; that he paid no mt.
tention TO her appeals for assistance,
and that she had TO run over TO him
| and plead with him TO chase her as
sailant II was then too late, how.
ever, the fugitive having had plenty
OF time TO escape. The officer vowed
that he hadn't heard Mrs. Thompson =
screams, but she insists that she
yelled loudly enough TO be heard for
blocks
II can make ont what that officer
was thinking about" said Mrs
Thompson, with keen Indignation. In
her home, Tuesday morning.
Detective Patrick Kean, OF the
Grand River station, who was pres
ent suggested that car might have
been passing at the time, thus drown
inf the sound of her voice.
NO" she said, there wasn't car
In sight"
1t was in her struggle TO free her,
self that Mrs. Thompson was sepaIr
ated from her pocketbook. which re-
posed inside a handbag. The key OF
her house was also missing whom she
took stock" after the encounter. A
search OF the scene OF the attack re
vealed the key on the ground.
Mrs. thompson, small OF stature
! and about 20 years old, has OF late
bee nfearful that she might be at
tackled by "prowler" She discussed
the matter with her husband at the
tea table, Monday night, drawing at
tention TO the recent operations oi
street marauders.
The police are inclined To think
that Mrs. Thompson's assailant was q
man who was thrown out OF a saloon
I'm the neighborhood earlier In the
evening, because OF being Intoxicated
lie doesn't, however, tally with the
description given by Mrs. Thompson
OF the man who accosted her. Her
assailant is described as a thin man.
OF medium height, cleanly shayen.
very homely. with black hair and
wearing nose glasses. His clothes
were black.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
BOY FLASHES GUN ON
LITTLE GIRL IN STORE

Armed with revolver, Charles Ko-
walski, IA years old, who gives his
nome as No. 1850 Military-ave.. stalked
into a small store at No. 1853 Michi-
gan-ave. Monday afternoon, and lev
eled the weapon at Mamie Oguavetz.
IA years old, daughter of the pro
prietor.
The girl screamed and ran and then
the boy left the store. Louis Ogua-
vetz, the girls brother, gave chase,
and the bold. bad boy ieveled the
weapon at Louis. Then Patrolman
George o. Martin took up the chase,
captured the lad, and took him to the
juvenile detention home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
TWO KILLED AS FAST
TRAIN JUMPS TRACK

Z SPRINGFIELD Mo-, Dec. 19.-Engi-
neer II, @. Colvin, and Fireman San.
ford Regan, both OF Springfield, were
instantly killed and several passengers
seriously injured when Frisco Ex-
press No, i00 from Memphis jumped
the rails two miles south OF MountaIa
Grove. Mo-. early today.
The cause Of the wreck IS unknown
II IL considered remarkable that there
were not more deaths. for the entire
train turned turtle and fell over a high
embankment. Only the rear trucks OF
the last sleeper remained on the rails.
Only the rear passenger coaches are
thought 90 have prevented many being
crushed TO death. Almost every pas
senger and train emplnve Is suffering
from bruises. but Il IL not thought that
any are fatally injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
MAN WHO STRUCK HEAD
ON CEMENT POST DIES

Walter Mylne, so years old, No. 469
Dragoon-ave., who fell from a ladder
and struck his head on a cement post,
Monday, died from a fracture of the
skull, in Grace hospital. Monday night.
An unidentified man was struck by
Crosstown car at Forest-ave. and
Russ Sl-st., Monday afternoon, and so
seriously injured, that he was re-
moved to Grace hospital. He is about
"a years old and evidently is la.
borer.
man thought TO be William Kui-
harden, 35 years old, No. 303 Twenty
fifth.st, is in st. Mary's hospital with
a fractured skull, and may die. lie
fell from n Sherman car at Twenty.
second and Porter-sts., Saturday night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
COL. ASTOR GIVES HIS
BRIDE $500, 600 NECKLACE

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Peark neck
laces are all the go this season in the
multi-millionaire set.
The bride of Col. John Jacob Astor
is the latest to receive one. of Santa's
choicest gifts. IL cost 100000 Yes
terday announcement was made that
Frank Gould would present his wife
with necklace of pearls that was
worth somewhere near $500. 900.
Judge +. H. Gary started the fad by
announcing that he had completed a
necklace of gems for Mrs. Gary that
nad taken him years TO gather. That
set is valued at not less than half a
million.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
ABOLISHES ELGIN
QUOTATION COMMITTEE

ELGIN, H., Dec. 19.-Control OF
the Elgin board of trade yesterday af-
ternoon passed into the hands of Chi
cago and Wisconsin creamery men,
elected on a producers ticket.
Charles Potter was elected presi'
dent Under the new regime, the
quotation committee will be abolish
ed. according to j. p. Younger, of
the producers faction.
The price committee. is farce,
said Mr.. Younger. 1T is nothing more
than a scheme that is in direct viola
ton of the Sherman antitrust law
and always has been"
Butter firm, at 35 cents, same as
last week Production 624d00, a
slight reduction.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
THIEF CAUGHT AFTER CHASE
THROUGH EAST-SIDE ALLEYS
John Labeach's Threat To Shoot
Doesn't Feaze Pursuer,
Former Football Star.

Stand back, or I'll get YOU" COM
manded fugitive, as he threatening
ly directed his right hand TO his hip
pocket when Kean Cronin, grocer, at
No. 1929 Twelfth-st, attempted TO ar
Trumbull and Kirby-aves., about 10
o'clock Monday morning.
Cronin, q former football player OF
some ability, was never known to
show fear on or off the field, and he
then aud there gave an example Of
his courage by throwing his full
weight on the man In an instant
Cronin had his man under control and
held him until Motorcycle Patrolman
Emerson Hale arrived. The prisoner
was then taken to the Grand River
ave. station and locked up on a charge
OF larceny from dwelling In the day
time. He gave his name as John Le-
beach. and said he was a foreman OF
section gang on a railway In Mani
toba. He came here, four days ago,
from the 500. he added.
Labeach called at the home OF Mrs.
Lucy Parkins. No. 1927 Twelfth-st.,
Monday morning, and engaged a room
and board. Mrs. Parkins left the
house for few minutes, going to
Cronin's store. When she returned
she said she caught Labeach tastng
money from her purse, which was In a
bureau drawer. She gave the alarm
and Cronin and others gave chase. pur-
suing Labeach over fences and through
alleys for several blocks.
Labeach admitted taking so cents
from Mrs. Parkins' purse, the police
say,
Mrs. Parkins tainted when she was
brought face to face with Labeach
In the Grand River station after his
arrest, and 1t was some minutes be-
fore she was revived.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
CHRISTMAS BABIES
FOR NEBRASKANS

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. ia carload
OF 36 pink-apd-white babies from the
New York foundllngs' hospital has
come to gladden. the hearts of child
less Nebraska folks. An agent OF N
hospital and four nurses accompanied
the tots. Several carloads OF babies
nre sent out from New York every
year TO smaller cities i'm the west and
south. Each child is guaranteed a
home before IL leaves New York
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
500 PHYSICIAN ARRESTED.

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, Dec.
19-Dr. Thomas n. Rogers, of this
city, was arrested yesterday afternoon
charged with manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death of Mrs. James w.
Black here. Nov. 25 last He stood
mute when arraigned and his exam
ination was set for Jan. 4. Bail for
$4,000 wps furnished and he was re-
leased. IL is alleged he caused Mrs
Blacks death by Illegal treatment. Dr.
Rogers ran for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on
the Democratic ticket I'm 1906.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and vicinity Tuesday
niRht aud wednesday, fairs no material
change In temperaturei HIGHT 60 moder-
ate variable winds.
For IsoyYer MIchiganf Gcncrntiy fair
tonight and Wednesday,.
One scar aES todnyf Highest tem-
pcrnture, at lowest, tDi' mean. 2ti
cloudy weather With az Inch ot snow
during the day.
The sun sets tonight at ti0a y. m
md rises " ednt -daN at $3.50 a.. m.
The moon rises Wednesday at 01s
n. ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
"NEWSBOY" DIES
WORTH $4,000

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-George Ben
nett, aged 65, for more than 20 years
"newsboy" in Chicago. died this
week. He lived at the Harrison hotel
for 80 years. He left in a safety de
-posit vault $4,000 in securities, in
cluding deeds TO six lots. one OF them
improved with a two-story dwelling
worth $4,000. lie had shares in vari-
Gus companies worth $4,000 more.
He had promissory notes for $1,000
and a $500 account with the Union
Trust Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
MANoLED BY EXPLOSION.

JACKSON, Mich, Dec. 19.-His face
terribly mutilated and his eyesight
destroyed Pony" Smith lies in the
city hospital in critical condition as
the result of an accident yesterday
afternoon when gasoline tank ex-
ploded in the O'Mealy garage. The
tank was new one, which had Just
been placed In use. Smith was fac
ing the tank when he lighted a match.
A terrific explosion followed and pieces
of iron we're hurled into his face. ia
was taken to the city hospital. and.
because of his age, 65 years, there is
doubt of his recovery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-19
MARKET OPENING.

NEW YORK. Dec. ia heavy tone
prevailed at the opening of the stock,
market today. but the declines gener-
ally were confined to small fractions.
The Wabash issues we're the weakest
feature, because of the recivrship pro-
ceilings