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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
WILL TRY BURNS ON
KIDNAPPING CHARGE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. H.
William j. Burns, the detective,
whose Investigations resulted in the
Indictment of John J. and James b.
Mcnamara for alleged dynamitings,
will be tried here the coming spring
for the alleged kidnapping of the for
mer, according to Prosecuting Attor-
ney Baker.
The original plan was to have the
trial OF Burns. who is alleged TO have
taken John j. Mcnamara from In
diana I'm violation of the state laws,
following the conclusion OF the Los
Angeles dynamiting trials. The prose
cutting attorney now believes the Los
Angeles cases will not be completed
for at least six months and has de-
termined not to walt.
James Hosick, the Los Angeles
special officer who aided Burns in the
alleged kidnapping, also will be tried at
the same time./
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
BEET SUGAR MEN WILL
FIGHT FREE SUGAR PLAN

CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Beet sugar
manufacturers who have been meet
ing here for the last few days closed
their session yesterday after formu-
lating plans TO combat the propaganda
in the interest of free sugar" alleged
20 be carried on by the cane sugar re-
finers and the New York importing in
terests ~
The beet sugar men say they pro-
duce annually 100000 tons of sugar
and draw raw material from Is states,
extending from Ohio to California,
and pay the American farmers $30,-
100000 annually therefor. They con-
tend that by putting raw sugar on
the free list the domestic industry
would be destroyed and all .eempeti-
tion thereby eliminated and that there
after the importers and refiners would
have a complete monopoly.
After the meeting the chairman. C..
c. Hamlin, of Colorado, issued state
ment in which he characterized the
publicity attributed to the refiners as
a Campaign of Misrepresentation In
augurated for the purpose OF prejudic-
ing the minds Of the American
people"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
REVENUES OF UNION
PACIFIC SLUMP S4,30O,00O

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE fnan-
cial statement of the Union Pacific
for the fiscal year, issued yesterday,
shows that the net revenues of the
road have fallen off $4.SO0,000 from
the year before The road earned
1861 per cent on it's common stock,
as compared with 1917 per cent 1909.
The total revenues were S8,9S3, ,108;
while the expenses and taxes amount
ed TO $53,271 ,9S1. The total dividends
declared were $16.977 ,4S7. Expendi-
lures for additions and betterments,
including equipment, amounted to
$19,2S3,175. These were charged to
capital account. The profits of the
Oregon Short Line, all the stock of
which is owned by Union Pacific.
were this year distributed as divi-
dend on the Oregon Short Line stock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
ACCUSED OF REBATING

NEW YORK, Nov. l7.-Indictments
were returned by the federal grand
mry Yesterday afternoon agatnst-oi.
fcIals of the Baltimore & Ohio ana
Lehigh Valley railroads, on charges
of rebating. Among those indicted
are:
r. B. Ways, foreign freight agent or
the Baltimore & Ohio.
T. n. Jarvis, Yice-president OF the
Lehigh Valley.
Aug. Boxbon, president OF the In
ternational Forwarding Co.
The heads of the shipping hrm or
Gallagher and Ascher, and Bernard
Kosche.
Six indictments charge Ways with
giving rebates to Bernard, Junae &
Co. of Chicago, Gallagher and
Ascher, Chicago, Oscar F. Kosche,
trading as Charles ID. Stone & Co.,
Chicago, the American Shipping Co.,
Chicago; the international Forward
ing Co.. Chicago, and Peter c. Kuy-
per, New York.
The Lehigh Valley officials are
charged with giving rebates to George
w. Sheldon & Co., Of Chicago. The
indictments cover transactions rang
ing from July /. 1910 to Oct. l, last.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
CHINESE REBELS MEET
IN SPECIAL CONVENTION
Plan To Establish Capitol at
Nankin, Where Big Battle
Is Imminent.

SHANGHAI, Nov. 17.-Denouncing
Yuan Shi Kai as traitor to the
cause of freedom, leaders OF the
Chinese revolution are pushing their
plans Cor establishing a permanent
republican government as quickly as
possible They say they believe the
constitutional monarchial regime, OF
which Yuan accepted the premier
ship yesterday. will fall to pieces. II
not, they intend TO overthrow It by
force of arms.
The vanguard OF delegates TO the
revolutionary national convention
called here are beginning to arrive
today. Their plans include self-gov-
ernment for the provinces in locst
affairs but central control by a fed
eral government with headquarters
probably at Nankin. Popular senti-
ment seems generally to favor a con-
stitutional modelled after that OF the
United States. Municipal and pro-
vincial custom duties will be abol-
ished
DR.. Sun Vat Sen will probably be
the first permanent president sue
ceeding Gen. LII Yuan Hung, who
holds the office Professionally now.
Communication with Nankin Is de-
layed but lighting there between the
revolutionists and Gen Chang's Man
chu forces, in possession of the city,
is believed to be in progress.
The revolutionists on the other
hand. consider the capture of Nan
kin vital to the success OF their
cause and are determined to take II
at any cost.
Messages from TienTsin say
French and Russian troops demont-
strated I'm the city yesterday after
noon, parading separately TO over
awe the anu-foreign element. which
il making itself alarmingly conspicu-
Gus.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
MICHIGAN BANKERS
ARE OFF FOR CONVENTION

The Michigan delegation. number
ing some 40 bankers from all parts OF
the state, left Friday morning, over
the Michigan Central for New Orleans
to attend the American Bankers con-
vention to be held there, Nov. 20-25.
The Michigan cars are TO join the
train deluxe which leaves Chicago
this evening, over the Illinois Central.
The Detroit members of the party
are: william Livingstone and Mrs.
Livingstone, Jacob S. Farrand. Alex.
c. Long and Mrs. Long, George E.
Lawson and Mrs. Lawson. Julius H.
Haass, George II. Kirchner and Mrs.
Kirchner. Mrs. r. NJ. Brown, secre-
tary of the Michigan Bankers asso-
citation: f. II. Doyle. and II. NJ. Zim-
norman. C.. ]. Monroe, Of Kalamazoo.
president Of the Michigan Bankers
association and Mrs. Monroe, and
several other important state bank
ers will make the trip
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
PRISONER SAYS DEAD
MANS GHOST HABNTS HIM

DANVILLE, Ill. Nov. 17-Haunted
by the ghost OF the man whom the
police say he threw down a fight or
steps In Belleville, ILL.,, three years
ago and killed, Frank Baker, arrested
here last night under the name or
Fred Arlington, today confessed that
he was wanted In Belleville for the
crime, and said IL was the terror OF
the dead mans ghost that forced him
to give himself up.
Three years ago the body of Peter
Waeltz was found at the bottom OF a
flight Of stairs leading from Bakers
home, in Beileville. The mans neck
was broken, his pockets were rified.
and examination proved he had been
chloroformed. A reward OF S400 was
offered for Bakers arrest but moth
ing was heard of him until he was ar
rested last night under the name or
Fred Arlington, on a charge OF drunk
enness. While In his cell he broke
down and told the police the ghost
that haunted him and of Waeltzs
death. He claimed the man fell down
the steps while under the influence OF
drink.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
III. H. EMMONS HEADS
PRESBYTERIAN CLUB

Harold II. Emmons, OF the West
minister Presbyterian church, was
elected In the annual meeting in the
Fortst. Presbyterian church annex,
Thursday night to succeed DR.. r Mil
ton Richards, as president Of the
Presbyterian Brotherhood OF Detroit
IL was decided 10 create an execu.
tive committee to consist OF one men,
Der from each OF the 2l churches OF
the city. A recommendation was made
that this body shall choose the OH
GERS OF the brotherhood after the
terms OF those elected last night shall
have expired, and the matter was re-
ferred TO committee TO work out q
practical plan.
The Rev. ]. Frederick Fitschen, pas
tor OF the Jefferson-ave. Presbyterian
church, delivered an address. urging
cooperation by the various laymen's
societies. and Dr. A. G. Studer, e1ecu-
tive secretary OF the Men and Re-
ligion Forward Movement, made rec
concentrations for the extension OF the
work along specific lines.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
ANOTHER EX-CONVICT'S
SALOON CLOSED BY POLICE
Little Al' Lipinski's Place De-
clared To Be Resort
For Crooks.

Little Al" Lipsinski, proprietor OF
a saloon at No. 268 Myrtle-st, was
visited by Capt Eugene Sullivan and
Sergt. William KIess, OF Grand River
station, Thursday night, his liquor
license seized. and his saloon closed
up, never TO reopen.
Lipsinski is another ex-convict, who
was operating saloon in violation
OF the Warner-Cramton law. He was
sentenced TO Jackson prison for five
years for robbing Ave stores. In Janu-
airy, 1902. The police declare that his
place has been a regular resort for
ex-convicts and members or the under
world.
When Capt. Sullivan demanded the
license card, Lipsinski quietly re-
marked. "All right and taking down
the $500 card, he handed 1t to the
officer.
Lipsinski was not arrested, and It
has not been definitely settled whether
he will be prosecuted on the charge or
perjury for swearing that he had
never been convicted OF crime, when
he filed his application.
I'm going to test out that matter
with some ex-convict saloon man who
has no one dependent on him, and who
will be just as we'll OF in jail as out. !"
says Prosecutor Shepherd, "Lipsinsh
may be the man."
AS he placed Lipsinski's license card
In the drawer where the summary
seized cards of Ed. Anglim. l.. p. Rob
lin, and David Breen repose, Prosecu-
tor Shepherd remarked: This meth
cd Is quicker and more effective than
court procedure, and 1t saves the
drawing of legal papers. We are get
ting along toward the ratio OF one sa-
loon to each 500 population as pro-
vided in the law"
The prosecutor declared that he had
the records Of IL other saloonkeepers
who are holding licenses illegally, ana
that they will be dealt with In the
same manner. He also said thai IL
any one attempted TO reopen Breen 8
or Lipsinski's places, under new man
agement, the places would again De
closed and the licenses seized. Ihe
licenses are dead, and cannot be trans
ferred he holds.
Detectives Wilson and Black raided
a racing pool room. conducted py
william Kindle In the rear OF a par
Der shop at No. 264 Beaubien-st.,
Thursday afternoon. Kindle and III
other Negroes were loaded into the
patrol wagon and taken to the central
station, while two cigar boxes tlled
with betting coupons and tickets were
seized. The evidences viii be turned
over to. the prosecutor and cnarge
or maintaining gaming room Wiu
probably be laid against Kindle. ..
The officers declare there are sew
eral gambling joints in the downtown
district which are going 10 receive at
tention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
WILL PROBE SCHEME TO
SHUT OUT INDEPENDENTS
President Taft To Sift Plot To
Deny Them Use of the
Panama Canal.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.--Before
writing his message to congress Pres
ident Taft will take up with Secretary
of War Stimson, charges of conspir-
acy on the part of the Trans .Conti-
mental railroads to prevent the estab-
lishment Of the independent steam
ship lines to use the Panama canal.
Charges of combination by the rail-
roads were laid before the president
by Bernard N. Baker, of Baltimore,
for years active in attempts TO restore
the American merchant marine. Baker
declares that pressure OF railroad In
terests has been brought to bear upon
shipbuilders and capitalists who
joined him in organizing the Atlantic
& Pacific Transportation Co. This
pressure was so strong, he says. that
the shipbuilders declined TO build
steamships for the company and bank
ers and others Withdrew their stock
subscriptions.
Evidences of activity by the rail-
road and financial interests to pre-
vent shipments via the Panama canal
have been numerous. Recently Sec
retary Stimson In his speech at Kan
sas City, limited at a combination
against the canal. and suggested that
prompt measures be taken by con-
gress to insure fair treatment for
shippers. He proposed that the canal
be placed under the jurisdiction OF
the interstate commerce commission.
Baker on the other hand, favors gov
ernment ownership of steamship
lines
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
SCHOOL. BOARDS ACTION
IN ELLIS CASE DENOUNCED

Resolutions denouncing the action
of the board of education in reinstat-
ing Principal William A. Ellis, OF the
Drffield school, provided that he re-
mains sober the rest of the present
term, were adopted by the Twentieth
Century club, In its regular meeting,
Thursday. The resolutions follow:
Resolved, That the Twentieth
Century club of Detroit, hereby
denounces the action Of the board
OF education, in reinstating Prin-
cipal Ellis at the end of the pres
ent semester, IL he commits no
further offense TO decency be-
tween now and then.
We deplore the weak senti-
mentalism that puts the interests
OF one individual before that of
the whole community. We be-
lieve that retaining in the teach
ing force any man or woman who
has been arrested for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct, is
distinctly and seriously to lower
the moral tone of the schools.
The Baraca Bible class of the
Gratiot-ave. Baptist church, In its
regular session, last Sunday, also
adopted resolutions of protest against
the school boards action in the Ellis
case. The resolutions declare that
the example given to the boys and
girls in the schools by his private life
and his public life as well. lis, to say
The least, immoral and detrimental to
the future welfare OF our children.
The class numbers 45 members.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
TRAFFIC OEFIvER COATS
JUMPS into HERO CLASS
Pursues Runaway Team in Auto
and Stops Horses at
Risk of Life.

Every police officer in the city
heard OF the heroism OF Patrolman
Amiable II. Coats, OF the traffic squad.
when they lined up for inspection In
their different stations, Thursday,
the officers In command OF each sta
ton reading a letter received by Com
missioner Croul from William b.
Wreford, assistant secretary OF the
Detroit Board OF Commerce. who saw
the officers wild pursuit OF runaway
team, when he took his life In his
hands to stop It's mad career.
Sunday afternoon, about o'clock,
Coats was guarding traffic at Wood
ward and Jefferson-ayes., when a
team OF horses. attached TO Detroit
Taxicab a. Transfer Co. truck, came
dashing east on Jefferson-ave. They
had started 10 run at First-st., when
the whiffletrees struck their heels.
AS they passed Coats. grazing sew
eral pedestrians, and missing vehicles
by narrow margins, Coats swung on
to an automobile belonging TO resi-
dent OF the Pasadena apartments, and
the machine was headed, in pursuit.
AS the team passed the Art Mu-
scum, hundreds OF people were in the
street. bound for the lecture. There
were many narrow escapes. The auto
pushed ahead Of the team and warned
the vehicles ahead. Clear to Concord.
ave. the team raced, and then Coats,
throwing of his overcoat, hat, and
gloves, swung out from the running
board. and dived headlong at the rae
ing horses, throwing his arms about
the neck of one OF them. Grasping
the reins, he swung the horses toward
a trolley pole, and they were stopped,
one on each side of the pole.
Coats went back TO his post, and
few minutes later, the same team
came tearing up from the east, hav-
ing again broken away from the driv-
er's control. Coats GRABBED them,
turned them itno another trolley pole,
and they were then unhitched and
led to their barn.
Mr.. Wreford was one of the score
of autoists who followed and watched
the thrilling pursuit, and capture OF
the runaways.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
OIL INSPECTIONS
SHOW BIG INCREASE

WORTHWHILE, Mich, Nov. IL
The quarterly report of State Oil In
spector Neal, for the period ending
September 30. shows the inspection
of 5,319,717 gallons of kerosene oil,
or 59S,S11 gallons more than for the
same period last year. Total fees re-
ceived $10,726.70: total salaries and
expenses $7,761.69, leaving a net bal
ance to turn over to the state treas
ury of $2,965,O1.
The Department has advised the
-ffeasury- Experiment that bvstfUs
the $4,000 already sent In that $l4,-
900 more will be forwarded Dec. 10,
and about $4,000 more by the middle
of January, making about $4,000 net
for the year. This will even beat last
years record of $4,000, which was
the banner one in the Department. IS
history.
Besides inspecting oil. the depart.
ment has made a canvass OF nearly
the whole state IN the enforcement
Of the red can gasoline act, until to-
day il will be found rather a hard
Job for a consumer or dealer TO OBJ
tain that dangerous explosive in any
thing but a LABEL. red can or red
tank.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
LaEoLlette Men Sure
Of Ohio DeLegation'

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Nov. IA
bomb was thrown into Ohio politics
yesterday when progressive Repuhli-
can leaders In Cleveland announced
they had discovered heretofore un-
used law on the state statutes provid-
ing that all delegates and alternates
to the national conventions must be
elected by direct vote OF the people.
This, the progressives say, makes Il
certain that solid LaFollette delega-
rion will be sent from Ohio as the
progressive strength was clearly
shown at the recent elections.
Under an amendment to the gem
eral primary law passed In the 1911
session OF the legislature II is appar-
ent that delegates must be selected
by popular vote" declared John ID.
Fackler, progressive leader.
County Prosecutor Cline was called
upon and said there was no question
but that the law. now clearly provided
for the popular election of delegates.
A complete investigation VIII be
made Of the law and a demand made
on the state committees for an eiec-
'ttcn under fits provisions. II Was be
Heved the law made II optional with
the committee as to the selection or
delegates by a convention or election
until the primary amendment was
discovered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
SURGEON AT BATTLE OF
MOBILE BAY KILLS SELF

WASHINGTON, Nov. lin de-
ference to the wishes of the family
OF Rear Admiral John Y. Taylor. u.
S. N. retired, who killed himself late
yesterday at the age of So years, the
navy department will not arrange for
military funeral and the body will
be taken TO his old home at Noting
ham, Pa, for burial
Admiral Taylor was eulogized by
officers today as a naval surgeon, In
dian fighter, artist. author and yiol-
mist. Until he lost his sight he was
constantly engaged in his favorite
pursuits. His suicide is attributed en-.
tirely to senile ementia. He first won
distinction by surgical operations per-
formed under fire with Admiral Far
ragut in the battle OF Mobile Bay
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
ROOSEYElTS ATTACK
MARKS PARTING or WAYS
WITH PRESIDENT TAFT
Breach Cannot Be Closed Bsfore
Convention Time, Is Belief
In Washington.
STEEL SUIT LAST STRAW.
Former President Convinced In~
direct Blow Was Aimed At
Him BY This Action.

WARRINGTON. Nov. f7,--Rooses
velt's attack on President Taft's trust
policies published yesterday, was tahr
en- here rs marking the parting Of the
ways between the former president
and his chosen successor.
For months Il has been apparent
that Roosevelt was not In .sympafhy
with the Taft administration. FoI-
lowing the fling Of the Steel trust
suit. In which Taft aimed an indirect
blow ut Roosevelt. Il was predicted
that Roosevelt would strike back.
The breach opened yesterday can
not be closed, according To general
belief. before convention time. and
many who have doubted whether
Roosevelt would oppose the renonin-
alton Of Taft took today's statement
as conclusive evidence OF his attitude.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
PREMIER ASQUlTH AND
SUFFRAGETTES CONFER
ON COMPROMISE PLAN
Statesman Realizes Women's
Increasing Influence and
Changes His Attitude.
TO OFFER A BILL SOON.
No Agreement Is Reached, But
Negotiations Are Still In
Progress.
Statesman Realizes Women's
TO OFFER A BILL SOON.

LONDON, Nov. 17.-Led by Miss
Chrjstabel Pankhurst. a big delega-
tion OF suffragettes held conference
with Premier Asquith, Chancellor
OF the Exchequer Lloyd George, For
eign Secretary Sir Edward Grey, ana
First Lord OF the Admiralty Church
i'll today concerning the inclusion OF
votes for women In the mannoou
suffrage bill the administration VIII
shortly introduce in parliament.
1t is significant Of the suffragettes
increasing influence in English pol
itics, that Premier Asquith, who mas
hitherto steadfastly refused TO re-
ceiye such deputations, made dell
mite appointment for a conference Ut
his official residence and asked the
leading members of his ministry TO
be present at the conference.
The suffrage bill the administra-
ton contemplates provides for the
abolition OF the existing British sys-
TEN of plural voting by large prop
erty owners and the establishment
OF a one man one vote system as
prevails in the United States. The
women had already been offered the
ballot on a property qualification and
were willing to accept the PROPOSE
tion as an Entering wedge, as
their leaders expressed. Many Lib
erals, with LloydGeorge at their
head, refused to sanction the plan.
however, on the ground that IL would
increase the Conservative vote.
Lloyd George, at any rate, favors
equal suffrage. but without the
property qualification. An attempt
is being made to reach a compromise
between the conflicting factions.
A strong Gordon Of police sur
rounded the premiers residence as a
precaution against a suffragette dem
onstration while the conference is
in progress.
The premier explained that ii is
the House OF Commons privilege to
alter the suffrage bill in accordance
with the wish of the majority. or
course the suffragettes knew this and
the information takes them nowhere.
They want the ministers to make
yotes-for womsn an administration
issue.
Following a warm debate between
the ministers and the members OF
the suffragette delegation, the pre-
mier definitely refused to introduce
the measure the women demanded,
declaring himself conscientiously op-
posed to it. 1t is expected his de-
cision will be the signal for resort
TO violence by the militant suffra-
gettes, unless agreement is reached
soon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
ROOT SUES FOR PEACE.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Nov. H.
Frank NJ. Root, arrested on a char-e
OF perjury. says he is anxious 10 apol-
ogize 10 judge Kinne and nav his
wife 81 600 alimony and the 500 So
licitors' fees. ordered by the court.
lie told his attorneys that he wish.
ed 10 be brought 10 trial In justice
court today on the perjury charge.
thar he be allowed 20 waive examIna-
tlon and be bound over 20 the CIR
cult court and there to be given
-r-irancr-tr- -apeioefre- ------------
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
WINDSOR WOMAN RUN
DOWN BY CAR AND KILLED

Mrs. Mary A. Heath. aged 81, who
lived at No. 67 Windsor.ave., Wind.
sor, was struck by a street car at
and Fort.st., Thurs
day afternoon, sustaining a fracture
of the skull. She died q little later
in 81. Mary's hospital she was on
her way to the home of her daughter,
Mrs. X. Madison, No. $40 Lafayette
blvd. when run down.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-17
DETROIT LABOR MEN
ASSAULTED IN TOLEDO

TOLEDO. Ohio. Nov. 17.-Regin
Orr, of Detroit. international secre-
tary.treasurer OF the Amalgamated
association OF street and light en-
ployes. and John j. Scannell. also of
Detroit. international officer OF the
Boot and Shoe Workers union, were
assaulted by three unknown assail-
ants here late last night.
The union officials claim sluggers
were hired by the Toledo Railway and
Light Co. W, ID. Cromley has been
arrested and identified as one OF the
aSsailants.