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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
VAN z|LE ELECTED
BY 318 MAJORITY
Complete Canvass of Entire Vote for
Circuit Court Judges Shows Prose
outor Wins Over Judge Donovan.

When the members OF the election
canvassing board finished their work
OF going over the returns In the con-
test for six circuit court judges 70
decide whether Judge Donovan OF
Philip +. Van Zile was entitled 10
sixth place In the race. IL was found
that Mr.. Van Zile was the winner by
a majority OF 31S. The vote STOOD :
Van Zile, 22.635; Donovan, 22.3l7.
Judge Donovan told The Times.
Monday morning that he would
ask the legislature TO give him re-
count. His friends are afraid, however.
the recounting Of the ballots may
never take place, for the reason that
there IL very little time between now
and the date set for the adjournment
OF the legislature. April l9. The legis'
lature can act as II sees mt In the
matter. and, should a committee be
appointed TO make the recount. the
verdict of the committee Is final, there
being no court OF appeal for the can
didate.
Judge Donovan thinks that Mr.. Van
Tiles lead OF 31S may easily be over
come, in view OF the way the fig
ures rotated previous to the canvass,
In connection with the inspection
Of the returns for other circuit court
candidates. II was found that George
p. Codd gained enough votes to place
him In fourth position. ousting p. j,
NJ. Hally, Democrat. who drops into
fifth place. Colds majority over Hal
ly Is 1876. Hally has lead of STA over
Van Zile. who gets sixth place, and
his friends are not worrying very
much over a probable recount OF the
ballots for all the leading candidates
In the circuit court race, being con
vinced that he would get fair show,
even though the recount committee
would be Republican. and that, any.
way, there would not likely be any
material change in his present lead
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
1000 RESORTS BURNED.
Toklo's Red Light District Is Swept
by Flames, Making 5000
Homeless.

TOXIC, April l0.-The notorious
Yoshiwari, the principal quarter of
Toxic inhabited by the licensed he
tairae, was destroyed by fire yester-
day. Many Of these houses were al
most palatial In appearance and a
thousand OF them were burned in a
little more than three hours. Six
thousand female inmates were rem.
dered homeless.
The Yoshiwari IL conducted under
government licenses, which provides
for the establishment OF hospitals,
and several of these institutions al
80 were burned. The fire which began
at 1880 o'clock In the morning.
spread over vast area. II was fan
ned by a strong southern wind, and
the flames were swept TO surrounding
structures 10 the north. Altogether
IL IL estimated that 5000 houses are
In ruins. covering an AGRA approx
imating four square miles.
A large number OF women were
severely injured. but so far as is
known no deaths have occurred. Five
hundred troops are guarding the ter
rttory tonight. When the wind died
down on the clear night, the entire
northern skies OF Toxic were ablaze
from the glowing embers. II 10 i'm.
possible AT present 20 estimate the
total loss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
HIS COWS KILLED
AND HOME BURNED.
Wayne County Farmer Calls on
Sheriff To Run Down Enemies,
Who Are Pursuing Him.

Deputy Sheriff Rudolph Grandt Is
investigating the charges made TO
Sheriff George T. CASTOR by Frank
Gault, farmer living near Wyan.
dotte.
According 10 Gault, since he rented
the farm, nest OF his chickens and
geese have been stolen and new
stove smashed TO a thousand pieces.
Later while he and his wife were
away, their home was destroyed by
fire
Since then, Gault and his wife, have
been living In Detroit. but he has been
going to his farm every day to feed
the cattle. On March 20, he went 20
the farm and found that his hogs and
cattle had been driven away. After
searching for some hours. he says, he
finally succeeded In locating them.
Sunday, he again went TO his farm,
and found that two OF his mich cows
had been killed by being struck on the
head With a heavy instrument. He
then reported the matter to Sheriff
CASTOR.
About a year ago, Deputy Sheriff
Grandt attempted to arrest Gault, out
he resisted arrest and drew a gun ON.
the officer. The failure Of the trigger,
10 work, however, saved Grandt's
life. A jury acquitted Gault OF at.
tempting to kill the officer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
ESTATE GOES TO CHILD.

PORT HURON, Mich, April TO-
Despite the fact that Mrs. Louise
Zimmerman. OF Marine City, executed
will several years before her death,
leaving all her estate, which con-
sisted of a home In Marine City, TO
her husband, the latter will not get
the home and no more attention will
be paid 10 the will than IL 1t had
never been executed. Some time af-
ter the will was made. a child was
born and under the law this child
will inherit the mothers estate the
same as though there had been no
will The child will inherit the home
and all OF the property owned by the
mother
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
VILLAIN STILL PURsUEs EN-.
Antl-Ring Element After Capt. Stew
art as Well as Martlndale.

1t Is limited among the anti-Mar
tindale members Of the board OF edu-
cation that opposition to the reap
pointment OF Capt. Stewart, as super
visor, may transpire In the regular
meeting OF the board, Thursday night
OF this week. The captain Is not wor
rying, however; he says the board
knows his capabilities and that il
will appoint whom IL pleases.
The ants" are also talking about
putting up one of their own members
for the presidency of the board when
II reorganizes In July. inspectors g.
NJ. Burton and Hiram G. Goldberg
are mentioned for the Office. The
question OF ousting Martindale as su.
perintendent is also receiving atten
ton from his opponents on the board
They think they will be strong
enough to supplant him. Inspector
Condor, one OF the "antis," states
however, that he will not vote against
Martindale unless a better man be
produced for the position.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
'DRYS CHALLENGE
VOTE IN 5 COUNTIES
Claim Supervisors Cannot Legally
Place Calhoun, Genessee and Jack
SON in wet" Group.

MARSHALL, Mich. April lo.-lhe
boards OF supervisors will convene
this afternoon TO canvass the returns
in the local option elections IN. CAi'
houn. Genesee and Jackson countles'
but the anti-license leaders claim they
cannot legally repeal the resolution
OF two years ago which put these
districts in the dry column.
The supervisors Of each county
adopted resolution prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of liquor within
the counties for two years from May
says:
Such resolution OF prohibition
shall take full effect within two years
next thereafter after the expiration
OF which period the board may again
by a majority vote OF the members
elect, act as In the first instance,
and repeal such resolution OF prohi-
bition. but not unless a majority OF
the electors OF the county voting on
such proposition shall have declared
against the prohibition OF the manu-
facture OF liquors and OF the traffic
therein"
The drys contend that a majority
OF the electors have not voted TO
have the prohibition resolution re-
pealed. They claim that the total
vote OF the vets Ia not a majority
OF the votes cast, as many votes were
blank and many were marked for
both wet and dry. In this city alone
at least 20 votes could not be counted
on either side on account OF not be-
ing properly marked.
According to the official figures the
license advocates have a majority of
33 In Calhoun county. 35 In Jackson
and 81 In Genesee.
Attorney Stewart represents the
Michigan Anti-Saloon league in Cal
houn; Attorneys Stevens and Black
In Genesee and Attorneys March and
Clancy In Jackson.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
LAUNDRY WORKERS ASK
TO WORK LONGER HOURS
That 10 To Say, Overlooking Petl-
lions, Signed by Them, Are Reach
In Legislature.
(From . stan CorrespondentJ

LANSING, Mich, April 1o.-Stacks
of petitions from laundry workers all
over the state are coming in TO the
legislature asking for the passage OF
bill, suspending the Flowers ID
hours-a-week law for women so far as
II applies to women in laundries dur
ing three months OF summer. and In
stores Is days before Christmas
That so many of the laundry work
ers should be petitioning for the
change Of law was made an object
of inquiry by Mr.. Flowers. when one
OF the laundry lobbyists who have
been haunting the house. CHANGED to
stop near his desk.
1T is strange" said Mr.. Flowers,
that they should be 50 willing to
sign these petitions. suppose they
initiated them themselves? He knew
that the petitions were all printed un-
iformly, showing that they had come
from some central source.
"Oh, no; we got the blank petitions
printed, and took them around and
laid them on benches. We told the
workers that they could sign the Pc
titions or not as they wished, but
that they were for their benefit. Near
ly all Of the help signed them. A few
didn't"
Were the one who refused to sign
workers who were afraid for their
jobs, or were they the skilled work
ers?"
Why, they were mostly from the
skilled workers. so far as l noticed
by the way, what do you pay your
help?"
Anywhere from eight to 20 cents
an hour"
?Only one laundry proprietor OF De
troit has expressed opposition to the
bill. He IL Andrew Crawford OF the
Grand laundry. He wrote Mr. Flowers
that there was no need of such bill
The bill Is on general order. but the
chances are not good for its passage
SANFORD.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
NABAsH IS AGAIN
DRIVEN BY COPS
FROM CROSSING
Road Attempts After Police Have
Once Interfered To Lay Tracks
Without Permit and Flying
Squadron II Rushed To Scene.
Nearby Citizens Sense Purpose OF
Railroad and Telephone Police
Headquarters

A second attempt was made, Mon,
day morning, by the Wabash railroad
70 sneak railroad tracks across LaNn'
dale-avee., In the Eighteenth ward
contrary to the roads agreement Win
the city.
Az was the case last Friday after
noon, the police stepped In ano
stopped all operations.
Bright and early, Monday morning,
4 gang OF 20 Italian laborers, armed
with picks and shovels, began tearing
an excavation across Lawndaleaye ,
preparatory to setting ties and rails.
Some citizen observed the move
ment and called Supt Downey by tele-
phone. The superintendent immedi-
etely dispatched the flying squadron.
under Detective Robert Clare, to the
ncene, with orders to stop the work,
unless the foreman could show he had
the right to proceed.
Detective Glare demanded from the
foreman that he show his authority
for doing the work. The foreman ex'
hibited q slip signed by one OF the
wabash officials, saying that 1t would
be proper to begin the work. Monday
morning. The officer said he would
require authority from the common
council and as the foreman could
show no such authority, Clare order
cd the work stopped.
The foreman was also ordered TO
All in the place that had been excayat-
cd and Sergt. McHugh, with detail
OF men, was left there to see the
svv,ns1ud WAS raatOred
The Wabash IL anxious to double
track Its system across Lawndale-aye.
City officials declare no tracks can be
laid across the street, unless the
grades are separated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
RAIDED AS BLIND PIGS"
POLICE Find Large Quantity Of Liquor
IN Two Places In Flint.

FLINT. Mich. April l0,-The police
raided the sherman house, owned by
Frank McWithy, late Saturday night
They found "a cases OF beer, two hegs
of whisky and a large supply OF bot
tied liquor.
The police claim that McWithy mas
been operating blind pig" lie
says that the wet goods were shipped
10 the boarders In his house and that
he had nothing TO do with the pur.
chases OF the liquor McWithy Is on
applicant for license for a saloon.
The police also raidod tho poolrooin
OF Charles Reitebuc and found three
bottles of beer and one bottle of gin.
but he claims that this was left there
~ patrons of his place,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
EIGHTH FIGURE IN
SUGAR CASE DEAD
Gustav E. Kissel, Arrested in lSOS
on Conspiracy Charge, Is Taken
BY Death.

NEW YORK. April l0,-Death early
today took Gustav E. Kissel, banker
who together with Thomas n. har'
ned, OF Philadelphia. was arrested IN
1909, charged with conspiracy In the
deal, whereby the sugar trust gam
ed control over the Pennsylvania gu
gar Refining Co., which had been es-
tablished TO compete with the trust.
Kissel. who was a senior member Oh
the banking Arm OF Kissel. kinnicutt
& Co., died at his home, 10 West Soh
teenth-st.
IL swas charged by the government
In it's suit against the sugar trust tha'
I'm 1903 the owners OF the Pennsyt
vania company accepted loan OF
over a million dollars, supposedly
from Kissel but really from the Am
erican Sugar Refining Co. The United
States supreme court held against
Kissel and Harmed in their objections
TO the indictments but neither hao
been brought to trial. Ii Is believed
that worry over the accusation made
against him FASTENED Kissels death
The death Of Kissel again brought
attentloh 10 inc pecuhai ialc 'nos has
lowered over the big men In the
sugar trust Since the original scan
dial leaked out several high officials
OF the trust have died. one suddenly
under mysterious circumstances. and
two by their own hands. Kissel made
the eighth TO pass, away.
1. Henry o. Havemeyer. founder oil
the trust, expired very suddenly af
ter he learned federal officials were
investigating his methods; George +
Graham and Frank Nipple killed
themselves and H. X. Pomeroy, w
F. Osborne, Michael Cordosa and Ma
than Guilford died suddenly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
BY CARLO DE FoRNARo.

With the sending OF 10000 soldiers
near the Rio Grande the Taft admin
istration has not only reopened deep
and painful wound inflicted on Mexico
by the campaign Of 1S47, whereby In
stroke OF the pen Mexico lost almost
half OF her territory, but II also Great
ed an intense dislike and fear OF
American aggressiveness and war
ranted suspicion OF their so-called i'm
perialistic policy.
For almost a generation foreign and
wallst capital has been pouring into
Mexico; the foreign press has lauded
Gen. Diaz to the skies, foreign nations
have covered his breast with innumer
able decorations and loaded him with
honors. and the American government
has supported him on his throne.
All this was done with the honest
belief that Gen. Diaz was really the
only strong and really patriotic, pop
ular man In Mexico; that only ne
could keep peace in Mexico.
But when the revolution broke out
and was maintained In spite or the
frantic denials OF Gen. Diaz and his
newspaper mouthpieces a doubt seized
the American investor and the Amer
lean government. and they uncon
sciously realized that all their theories
and their admiration and support oil
a paternal despot with an iron rule
had disappeared into rife smoke when
they were not supported by the ap-
prevail of the nation.
The revolutionists are decided on
fighting until the whole political
malta disappears from power and per
mits the inauguration and reinforce
ment OF the old but still excellent
constitution Of 1857.
Meanwhile railroads, telegraph
wires are destroyed, mining and bust
ness in general are at standstill. In
vestors complain that peace should
be restored at once and do not realize
that they are directly responsible for
state of affairs which is the result
OF their greed and utter ignorance OF
Mexican affairs, of the Mexican peo
pie and their ideals. They have help
ed Diaz TO enslave people and they
are angry now because the slaves
rebel and want TO be free citizens.
What would the Americans have
said IL In case OF riot and the subse-
quent destruction of property OF Eng
lish capitalists In America during the
civil war the British government had
sent 10000 soldiers at the Canadian
border for the sake OF protecting Brit
ish interests? Would that demonstra'
ton have meant anything but an ulti'
matum or declaration Of war?
An Intervention In Mexico would
unite all the Mexicans against the
common enemy, the Yankee con
luistador" (conqueror).
Although many liberals would IN
vite Intervention II the United States
would disavow any ideas OF conquest
and guarantee free elections, still 4;
would be too dangerous and too ex.
pensive an experiment.
The army, the middle class. even
the revolutionists now In arms against
tho government would all fight the de-
stfoyer OF their political entity.
The only reasonable. logical and
practical thing for the United States
to do Ii TO let the citizens OF Mexico
and the Mexican government fight II
out among themselves to IA finish,
without help or favor or Interference
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
FILES THIRD DIVORCE SUIT.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, April 1o.--Mrs
Frank NJ, Root filed her third suit ;or
divorce today. The supreme court re
Gently reversed the decision OF the
court here in granting her q divorce
She alleges that Mr., Root has written
threatening letters and she fears for
her life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
CAMORRIsTs BECOME VIOLENT.
carblnoers lab Them With Muskets
20 Subdus Disorder

VITERBO. April 10.--The Camor.
rist prisoners demand for an adjourn.
was denied today by Judge Bianchi
He frankly told the prisoners that he
doubted whether they we're actuaten
by any religious motives. The refusal
angered the prisoners and they talked
SO wildly In their steel cage that the
carbineers had 10 jab n number OF
them with their muskets.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
HILlsDALE GIRL WEEDS.

HILLSDALE. Mich. April 1o.-Miss
Grace Gardner %, and Uriah Stokes.
of Jackson, So, were married last
night She went to indianapolis a
year ago to work for the Democratic
state central committee as stenograph-
er. Stokes was chairman. but is
now sergeant-at-armB OF the house at
washington.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
Canton lie Under Martial law

CANTON, China, April 10.-Canton
was placed under martial law today a.
the result OF an uprising following the
assassination OF Tartar general by
fanatic Troops from outlying dis.
trlcts we're rushed to the city. Many
foreign residents are going TO Hong
Kong, In anticipation OF troubls.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
OSBORN SUPPORTS RUSSELL.
Makes Informal Remarks From Pulpit
OF Church In Battle Greek.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, April 10
Gov. Osborn told the congregation In
the First Presbyterian church Sunday
that Warden Russell, OF Marquette
prison, was by no means as bad as
he had been pictured In connection
with the punishment OF conyicts.
The governor came here Sunday to
take treatment for a bad throat.
He went TO the church with Rep.
James Henry and Warden Russell.
Rev. William 8. Potter, the pastor,
saw him and invited him to speak
from the pulpit. Gov. Osborn's talk
In general dealt with the value of
churches and the growth OF the relig-
ious spirit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
Child. Death Holds Up Trial.

Owing to the death OF a child OF
Alexander LoIelle, OF Wyandotto, n
Juror In circuit court, the case Of
Michael Rahaley VS., the ID. U. r.,
which Is being heard In Judge Dono-
vans court. was continued. Monday,
for few days, Lozelle Is brother.
ln-law OF Deputy Sheriff Arthur Bats
ley. Rahaloy alleges his wagon was
HIT by a car at Grlswold and Congress.
SITS. and that he was badly injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
200 Burned TO Death.

BOMBAY, British India, April To-
Two hundred men. women and chill
dren were burned TO death last night
In fire which destroyed matched
structure, In which they had gath
cred for festival. Five hundred per
sons were In the building when the
IRE broke out. There was only one
exit and an indescribable panic en-
sued.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
McAULEY MISSION IS CLOSED.
New 100000 Structure viii BE Erect
ed To Carry on Work.

ed To Garry on Work.
NEW YORK, April 10.-workmen
today began the demolishing OF the
old Jerry McAuley mission, an insti-
tuition where thousands OF the under
world have been converted. A new
$4,000 structure In which to carry
on the work on more extensive scale
will be erected.
The mission was established by
Jerry McAuley, an ex-river pirate
shortly after his release from prison
In 1871. He had got religion" and
mixed with his old associates only
to tell them the beauties OF the better
life.
The final services yesterday were
attended by a score of men high in
the business world
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
DETROIT is TRANSFERRED.
Thomas M. Ross Goes TO Port Huron
Az immigration inspector.
From a Special Correspondent

From Special correspondent.)
WASHINGTON. April 10--An
nouncement was made at the depart
ment OF commerce and labor today
that Thomas NJ. Ross has been trans
ferred from the position Of immigrant
inspector at Detroit, to inspector In
charge OF the immigration service al
Port Huron.
His promotion is from $500 to ST.,
$50. PULLMAN.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
MAsoNs TO MEET WAY ps.

PORT HURON, Mich, April TO-
The grand lodge OF the Free and Ae-
cepted Masons Of Michigan, will meet
In Port Huron on May % and "a, and
more than 1000 Michigan members Of
the order will be In this city on those
two dates.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
WAR VETERAN ENDS LIFE.
M. J. Allison Shoots Himself in Head
With Revolver.

HILLSDALE. Mich, April ION.
]. Allison. aged 10, a war veteran.
committed suicide this morning by
shooting. He had been bed-ridden
most OF the winter. He got up this
morning. secured an old revolver got
back into bed and shot himself in
the head, dying instantly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
IIFE MS sNuEEED OUT.

COLDWATER, Mich, April 10 -
Picola Poiffero was suffoeated under
a pile of cement In a bin nj the fac.
tory, yesterday, Thomas Kehoe, q
CLEARWATER, was found dead In front
OF his house. yesterday morning
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
Tsn To See U. Of M. EnoIneer,.

WASHINGTON, April 10.--The
senior engineers OF the University OF
Michigan will have an audience with
President Taft Tuesday. william
Livingstone. OF Detroit, notified Sen
afor Smith that AZ Of them would
reach Washington Monday night and
he senator arranged the meeting.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
TWO BOYS BODIES FOUND.

NEWAYGO, Mich, April 10.-The
bodies OF Thurlow Shultz and Lloyd
Burns. the Newaygo boys who were
drowned while hunting ducks on
Huss lake, two weeks ago, were found
yesterday afternoon, by Will Ander.
SON and several companions II Is
said clairvoyant told the party
where the bodies we're.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10

BOSTON-According to Mayor
Fitzgerald, Boston would today be
the business center Of the country IL
her bluebloods and silk stocking set
hadn't hampered her development
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-10
TRAIN HITS AUTO.
Machine 10 Reduced to Junk, But Five
Passengers Not Seriously Hurt.

ANN ARBOR, April 10.-A switch
ing freight train on the Ann Arbor
railroad struck an automobile con-
tanning Ave persons, yesterday after
noon. The auto was reduced to junk,
but none OF the passengers was seri-
ously hurt The accident occurred at
the crossing on William-st
The machine was big touring car,
owned and run by Edward Henne,
and In 1t were his father, William,
his sister, Lydia, and his brother-in-
law, Christian Arndt, Of Marshall, and
Arndt's 10-year-old SON, Arthur. The
party had been called here by. the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth Henne, who
was buried yesterday and they were
Just returning from her grave.