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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
TOM HIsL0P HAS
MANY BACKERs
Over a Thousand Names on Petition
of G. O. P. Candidate for Asso-
ciate Recorder.

Attorney Thomas Hislop, Republl-
can candidate for associate recorder,
formally entered the race, Thursday
morning, both by paying fee and by
filing a petition, signed by nearly
1000 well-known citizens. There are
Two whole pages OF merchants; two OF
doctors. two of lawyers and good
showing of bankers. Among the more
prominent names are those of William
Livingstone, president of the Dina
Savings bank; Henry NJ. LELAND, pres
ident of the Cadillac Motor Car Co. 1
John Blessed, Frank ID. Taylor, Ira
Grinnell. Andrew Hair, III. ID. Edwards
and Charles Kanter. sMr. fHislop prob
ably will have no opposition for the
nomination, Police Justice Stein hav-
ing announced positively that he
would not be a candidate.
Frank T. Callahan, No. 100 Porter
ST., has entered as candidate for
school inspector on the Democratic
ticket, In the Sixth ward. Fred Cow
ley and Inspector George E. Hutton
are the contenders for the Republican
nomination in this ward. Another
candidate has bobbed up in the Seven
teenth ward. Henry Laughlin, OF No.
635 Stephens-ave., Republican. He
is the third Republican to enter the
race for the seat vacated by Herman
Schultz when he became alderman.
School Inspector C. NJ. Burton, has
fled his petition as candidate for re-
nomination in the Second ward, in
response to the urgent demands Of
many friends. II is understood that
Thomas A. Conlon will not be a can
didate for the nomination against Mr..
Burton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
HARRY S. TAYLOR
DIES SUDDENLY
Well-Known Business Man Is Seized
With Apoplexy and Soon
Passes Away.

Harry S, Taylor, well-known bust
ness man, died early Thursday morn
ing, in his home, No. 80 Forest-ave.
west, from a stroke OF apoplexy.
Mr.. Taylor retired Wednesday eve
ming apparently In good health and his
sudden death came as a great shock
to his household. He was 81 years
old and was born in West Liberty, o.,
where the body will be taken, Satur'
day morning. for interment
Mr.. Taylor was vice-president OF
the Michigan Malleable Iron Co. and
the Monarch Steel Casting Co., and
largely interested in the American
Motor Casting Co., the Chalmers Mo-
tor Car Co, the Detroit Foundry Co.
and the Detroit Stoker Co. A mum
ber OF years ago he was general man
ager and associated In the Brown
Bros tobacco and cigar factory, but
on the sale OF that industry to the
trust, he turned his business ability
and energy into other channels.
Mr.. Taylor was member OF the
Country club, the Detroit club and the
Ohio society of Detroit, OF which he
was one of the founders. Mrs. Taylor
survives, but there are no children,
Funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock In the home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
FIRE EATS UP $5oO,o0
HaIf-Dozen Blocks Destroyed
Flames In White Plains.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. Feb. 2S.--
Fire early today destroyed a half
dozen blocks in the business center
of this city causing loss estimated
at half a million dollars, The big ho-
tel conducted by Admiral Dot, who at
tanned fame while travelling as a
dwarf, with the Barnum and Bailey
circus and Lexington Hall. the Mon
rell building. and the Brandous block
were destroyed.
Guests of the hotel were compelled
10 make their way to the streets in
their night clothing.
Fred Carpenter, proprietor or
psint shop, while running to the fire
dropped dead Of excitement. Five
fremen were injured, hut all Will re-
cover.
Only the timely arrival OF firemen
from Tarrytown, Port Chester and
Mamaroneck saved the town, as the
FIRE was spreading rapidly when they
tut in an appearance and aided In
holding the blaze in the blocks III
which II started
Robert Bromm, volunteer fireman,
frozo fast To a wall and was badly
burned before comrades managed to
cut his boots from his feet and res
cue him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
LANDS TWO BEHIND BARS
Edward Thorne Gets Familiar With
Man He Thinks He Knows
and SuuabbIe Results.

Charles Yates and Edward Thorne
were star performers, Tuesday, In a
peculiar case of mistaken identity,
the outcome OF which landed both
men in police court.
Thorne swung of a car at Broad
way and Gratiot-aye. W
Hello. Yates" he said.
Hello, y'self.. auoth Yates. who
tn deuce are you y ~
His query was occasioned by The
hearty wan n which ThpFpss slap1sd
MIN on the back.
why. you know me, You used to
room with me-" said Thorne, as he
displayed his affection for his long
lost friend with a hearty jab in the
ribs
This time Yates responded with a
well-directed punch in the eye. Traf-
fic Officer Ed. Hastings interfered
and arrested both men.
In police court, Thorne still per
sisted that he is an old friend OF
Yates, but Yates was equally firm in
his denial of any former acquaint-
ance. He further indicated that he
had no desire to cultivate the effusive
Mr.. Thorne.
Justice Stein suspended sentence
on both.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
HALLY COMPLETES
DRAFT OF new BILL
Amends Home Rule Act in Important
Particulars - Charter Committee
To Consider Revision.

Aid. John Lodge, chairman OF the
council committee On city and char
ter legislation. mas called a meeting
OF the committee for o'clock, Satur-
day afternoon, to consider Aid. Charles
McCarty's resolution calling for the
Submission to the people In the April
election OF the question OF general
charter revision, provided the home
rule bill is not amended by the legis-
leture In the meantime. Aid. Lodge
invites citizens generally to come in
and express their views on the sub
ject, and he will permit the widest
latitude In the discussion.
Corporation Counsel Hally has COM
pieted his draft OF the bill to amend
the Hally home rule act along the
lines agreed Upon by the League OF
Michigan Mnriipalities at it's special
meeting In Detroit last week. He will
turn II over u E. r. Schreiter, secre-
tary-.reasurer OF the league, not later
than Friday, and the latter will at
once have copies made and forward
them to the members OF the legisla-
tive committee OF the league. Mayor
Farrell, OF Kalamazoo, chairman, will
then call meeting OF the committee
fer sometime next week, probably
Wednesday, In Lansing, and the bill
VIII be presented TO the legislature at
that time.
The bill amends the Hally act so as
to provide for piece-meal amendments
Of existing city charters. for non-par-
tisan municipal elections, the recall
and for the submission OF alternative
propositions 20 The people, that is, the
ssme general questions In different
forms, so that the people may choose
between them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
METROPOLITAN
CUTS CAPITAL
Bank Corporation Reduces Amount
To $3.50, ,000-walsh Is Still
Taking Subscriptions.

In q special meeting OF the stock.
holders OF the Metropolitan State
bank, in the offices OF the corporation
Thursday morning. II was voted to re-
duce the capital stock OF the organiz-
alton from 81 ,000,0 to $3.50, 900, and
the surplus from a nominal $500, 900
TO a nominal $125,000. About 80 per
cent OF the stock that has been subs
scribed for was represented, and
many of the stockholders attended In
person.
President II. C. Wiedeman said
that about IS per cent Of the stock
authorized under the reduced capital
ization was now subscribed for. He
added that the stockholders had rec
commended certain changes In the
board of directors but that he was
not ready to announce the new
names.
Everything is coming along in
good shape said Mr.. Wiedeman.
"and / expect that we will be able
to open on April II, as was announc-
ed. IL the stock has not all been TAX
en- up by that time the directors will
take up what Is left"
s. Francis Walsh, who has been
promoting the institution from the be-
ginning had nothing to say about the
affairs of the proposed bank. Mr..
Wiedeman admitted that stock SUBJ
soriptions were still coming In
through Walsh's office. and from this
/. would appear that the plan of the
directors to sever the banks connec-
ton with the firm which has been
promoting il has not gone through.
According to the last available fig
ures there had been only S39 shares
of Metropolitan stock subscribed for,
and considerable OF II must have been
taken up in the last two weeks to
make UP the 20 per cent mentioned
by President Wiedeman.
Mr. Walsh. who was named In a
New York dispatch, as one Of the d.
reetors Of the United Bankers cor
poration, which has been endeavoriag
to secure money from the New York
banks, using the stock of newly
organized western bank, as collater-
al, had nothing to say about the mat
ter. other directors OF the United
Bankers corporation are: George II.
Sweet, cashier OF the Metropolitan
State bank; and Frank w. Wheeler,
q director of the institution.
. IA stenographer In the. office of
Frederick W. Park, secretary Of the
corporation, Sw1siDh haA ofIacss at No.
120 Broadway; said, according to the
dispatch. that the letters requesting
loans on the bank stock must hay 9
been sent out from the Detroit Of
fee.
Mr.. wiedeman admitted that Mr..
Park had come to Detroit In connec-
ton with negotiations on In regard
to placing its stock. but that no men
tion was made of the United Bankers
corporation.
The Metropolitan State bank has
no connection with the United Bank
ers, corporation" said Mr.. Wiedeman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
RIVAL FACTIONS IN
REPUBLICAN RANKS
COMPROMISE
Fred w. Smith Will Preside Over
County Convention, and Former
Judge Carpenter Will Head Dele
CATION To State Gathering.
Clash Due Between ''Milt' 0akman
and J. D. MacKay Over Leader
ship in Wayne.

An attempt on the part OF former
State Senator John ID. MacKay to step
into the shoes of the late Thomas j..
Navin is the way some OF the more
discerning politicians interpret Mac
Kay's plan to make ex-Trustee Will
liam l.. Carpenter permanent chair
man of the Wayne county Republican
convention, which will be held In Con
cordia hall, Saturday morning. Judge
Carpenter, IL made chairman, would
head the delegation to the state con-
vention. In accordance with precedent.
and while those who do not take kind
ly to MacKay's aspirations are willing
to concede him that much, In the In
terests of harmony, they will insist
on precedent being followed in the
selection of a temporary and perman-
ent chairman.
AS matter of fact, 1t is under
stood that compromise has been
practically agreed upon on that basis,
80 the threatened fight between Judge
Carpenters supporters and the friends
of Fred w. Smith, former police COM
missioner, will be averted. Smith has
already been picked by Auditor Mil
ton Oakman, chairman OF the Wayne
county Republican committee, for
temporary chairman, and the commit
tee on organization, IL the present
plans are carried out, will report in
favor of making him permanent
chairman. The two factions will then
unite in electing Judge Carpenter to
the delegation.
Shortly after Tom Navin's death,
John ID. MacKay was mentioned as a
possible successor to Navin as county
leader. The suggestion was not
taken seriously at that time but
MacKay evidently SO regards II and, II
is declared, has taken this occasion
to assert his claim to the Dictatorship.
There seems 10. be no other explana-
ton for the friction that has arisen,
for there Is nothing else to scrap
over At this time and the Saginaw
convention will be largely perfume
tory affair. S~ss~
But IL MacKay succeeds to- Tom
Navin's old place as G. o. p. leader
In Wayne county he will have to beat
out "Milt" Oakman, for the latter, as
chairman of the county committee
and supposedly. a close friend OF Gov.
Osborn. has strong following and is
regarded by many of the active poll
ticians as the logical man for the
place, though there is probably no
man in the county who knew the
game of politics quite as we'll as Tom
Nayin.
The polls will be open In the var
ious precincts from to p. m, Thurs
day afternoon. for the election of dele
gates to the county convention, Satur-
day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
TO SELL sTUDEBAKER STOCK.
Thirteen MlIIions' Worth VIII be Of
fered TO the Public.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Preliminary
to an application to list on the New
York, Chicago and Amsterdam ex-
changes $13,500.000 seven per cent
cumulative preferred stock OF the re-
Gently organized Studebaker Corpora.
t.on which took over the Studebaker
Brothers Manufacturing Co., of South
Pend. Ind, and the Everitt- Metzgerr
Flanders Co.. Of Detroit, IL was said
today the stock will be offered to the
rutlio at par. II was also stated that
this will be all Of this stock that will
be sold to the public. The entire $780,
000, 900 commor stock and the remain
ins $1,50O,00o of preferred is to be
retained In the treasury.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23

Little love is lost In the Love fam.
lily these days. but it's really the little
Love-Muriel by name-that both Mr.
end Mrs. Sydney Love are lighting for.
The wife's divorce suit. filed In New
York, refers to five alleged lovely and
loving ladies of Baker City, Ore. while
Loves suit, fled at Baker City, says
Mrs. Love has penchant for cigarets
and liquor.
Mrs. Love, worth millions In her
own right, was characterized by
Purne,Jones as the ideal American
beauty. Once in London she appealed
to Ambassador Reid for protection,
saying her husband mad threatened to
kidnap their child.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
School Fraternities Prepare For Fight.

Members of high school fraterni-
ties and Greek letter societies gener-
ally. have been asked to attend gem
eral meeting TO be held in the Hotel
Griswold. Saturday evening, to discuss
means whereby the bill now before
the senate OF Michigan to prohibit
secret organizations In high schools.
may be fought. There are IA fraterni-
ties In the high schools Of Detroit and
A large membership OF college fra.
ternities, and the members OF the
former believe they should have the
support of the latter. The bill has
passed the lower house I'm Lansing
and SO immediate and active work is
necessary by the fraternity members
40 save the day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
ADVERTISING TALKS.
WRITTEN BY
WILLIAM G. FREEMAN.
No. 666.

THE AMERICAN TELE-
PHONE & TELEGRAPH CO.
started an advertising campaign
a little over two years ago.
Following its custom of put
ting a LABORATORY TEST"
to everything it does, its first
bow to the public in an adver-
tising way was made in a town
where there was great opposi-
tion to the telephone company.
The management figured that
IF ADVERTISING COULD
CHANGE PUBLIC SENTI-
MENT in that community il
would be a MIGHTY VALU-
ABLE ASSET for them to en-
ploy as a regular thing in their
business.
So they started their advertis-
ing campaign.
Their copy presented plain,
tCestinsed on page IeJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
MAKES LAST BIG
ALTON TREASURY
Sundry Civil Bill Calling for $l40,.
500, ,030 Is Reported To House by
Dying Republican Majority.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The dy-
ing Republican majority OF the house
today presented its last great draft
on the treasury when the civil sundry
appropriation bill, biggest OF all sup
ply measures, was reported 10 the
house carrying $140,b90,030 or s25s-
431, 1903 more than last years bill, and
$14.486,50 less than the estimates.
The largest single item Is $45.56O.-
900 for the Panama canal, an increase
of $7.695,000. The next Is $21,311, ,246,
for public buildings throughout the
country. an increase Of $16,579.725.
For the fortification of the Panama
canal $3,000.0O0 is provided.
Other important items: For the
tariff board $400,000; increase $780,
0C0; for the economy board $4,000,
decrease $4,000; for the interstate
commerce commission, $1,S15,000. in
crease $455,000; for removing the
wreck OF the battleship Maine $780,
900, increase $4,000; for memorial
arch at Valley Forge, Pa, 100000;
for a monument to commemorate the
battle of Guilford Courthouse $4,000;
for river and harbor improvements
under contracts. $7,02S,077, reduction
$1,713,6O1; for protecting New York
harbor from injurious deposits, $780,
26O, reduction $4,000; for an army
supply depot at Fort Mason, San
Francisco, 100000; to continue re-
construction OF Hall OF the House OF
Representatives $S5O,0OO.
This great measure will probably be
rushed through under suspension or
the rules In the house.
The public building appropriations
included In the bill are not new items.
They provide for continuing the work
on buildings already authorized in
public buildings bills.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
WOULD INVESTIGATE PRISON.
Rep. 5ierd Asks Inquiry Of Affairs at
Marquette.
(Ernm n sfnn Corre.pondentl.

LANSING. Mich, Feb. 23.-(Spe-
cial. .)--Members of the house are not
satisfied with the Marquette prison af-
fairs after the settlement OF the Rad
abaugh case. Rep. Bierd will intro
duce q resolution today for commit
tee to investigate everything connect
ed with Warden Russell's administra-
ton, including the treatment OF the
prisoners and the extent to which
corporal punishment Is used.
A peculiar thing Is that while Bierd
Is Speaker Bakers closest friend the
re solution takes the appointment OF
tho committee away from him. 1t
lanes Reps. Perry, Warner. Straight,
Henry and Kalmbach.
SANFORD.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
CUMMINs AND HALE COMBINE.
Senate Adopts Resolution Asking In.
formation on Reciprocity Plan.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-The way
was opened for a revision of the tar
In on all necessities OF life. when SEN
ator Cummins (Repn., la today Sc
cured the adoption by the senate OF a
resolution calling on the president for
all information collected by the tar
IN board on al the articles and com
modities named in the Canadian re-
ciprocity agreement. The surprising
combination OF Senator Hale (Repn
Maine) ironclad standpatter. lined up
with Cummins. the insurgent leader.
Indicated an organized opposition to
the adoption of the agreement at this
session.
II propose to offer such an amend
ment." said Cummins, "As will per-
init the free introduction from Csn-
ada OF those things which the farm
er buys as well as those he sells.
want to know II the tariff board
thinks there is any reason for1 retain
ing duties on such articles. Il haze
no intention OF offering such amend
ments now. but am only preparing TO
do so
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
FOLLOWS MOTHER TO GRAVE.
Or. Thomas w. Briggs Did Not Know
His Parent Had Expired.

SAGINAW. Mich. Feb. 23.-(Spe-
cial )--Taken III with pneumonia and
removed TO a hosplta, the day his
mother died. Feb. IL, DR.. Thomas w.
Briggs, 32. one OF the best known
young physicians here. died early to-
day. He had stayec effects OF pneu-
monia but died from weakness, 1t is
thought. superinduced by hard work
during the smallpox epidemic.
lie did not know hiS mother had
died. lie was born in Tuscola county
and graduated from the Saginaw Med
ical college
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
GRAFT ON THEATERs.
Aidermen's Request For Passes Com
ing Too Frequently.

The frequ ency with which some al
dermen have peen visiting local the
aters on free passes has caused no lit.
tie comment around the city hall OF
lete. II is estimated that the theaters
with the exception of the Detroit and
CsrrIck. whicl have no Sunday shows,
arc contributing upwards of $4,000 per
year TO the aldermen il this manner.
The managers hesitate to turn down
requests for passes. lest they bring
down the wrath OF the aldermen on
their heads and invite unfavorable
legislation in the council. The the
aters. however are becoming little
tired of the nuisance anC there is talk
of revolt IN iheir Part unless the
aldermen become little more modest
In their demands
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
$4,000 FIRE IN LUDINGToN.
Flames Destroy Building, Throwing
140 Men Out Of Work.

LUDINGToN. Mich, Feb. 23.-tSpe-
cial) The most disastrous blaze that
has visited Ludington la two years
destroyed the wood turning depart
ment of The Handy Things Co. early
this morning, throwing 140 men out
of employment and entailing a loss
of $4,000 with but $4,000 insurance.
The FIRE started in the japan room
but it's origin Is not known. The burn
ed building was a three-story brick
structure 250xS0 feet and was used
for the manufacture OF various small
articles of woodenware. The metal
located In a separate
building nearby, was not damaged
The plant was formerly known as the
Cartier Enameling Co., the principal
stockholders being James r. Lane
and the A. Z. Cartier estate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
DRAWS PISTOL ON STUDENTS.
College Boys Take Revolver ana
Street Car Conductor Beats u.

EAST LANSING; Mich, Feb. 3D.
(Special) President Snyder is hay-
ing trouble with the boys at the NJ.
A. c. last night the boys raided one
of the new cars after being warned
not to smoke on the cars.
The conductor tried to force the
boys to quit by means OF a revolver.
A fight ensued and the revolver was
taken away from the conductor py
a junior forester. The conductor
sought refuge In house on Michl-
gan-ave., where he sent In a riot call
to the police who soon quieted the
boys. This makes the third raid the
boys have made upon the NJ. u. H.
cars since they have been In vogue.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
Places Ban on DANCING.

The Rev. FIR. Kieruj, of St. Francis
Roman Catholic church, has tabooed
dancing in the new parish hall of his
church. now in course of erection. Fr.
Kieruj's congregation is largely Pol.
ish, but he does not believe in mix
ed dancing, and so while the plans
for the uses OF the new hall include
dramatic productions and other social
diversions, dancing will not be per-
mitted
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
Fined s25 For Beating Wife.

Adam Grzefziakwski. No. 1874 Du-
boils-st.. was fined s25, with the OPP
ton Of 90 DAYS in the Detroit House of
Correction. by Police Justice Steih,
Thursday morning, because he had
celebrated WGshington's birthday by
beating his wife. lie was arrested by
Patrolman Charles Laatz.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
Romance Fades, Now a Bankrupt.

NEW YORK. Feb. ga petition IN
voluntary bankruptcy was filed today
b, Capt. Charles Glenn Collins, for
mer British army officer. who married
the beautiful Natalie Schcnk, and
whose romance came 20 sudden end
when each discovered that the other
was not wealthy as was supposed. IN
his petition Capt. Collins says his liza
bilities are s4f4,s05, and his assets
ss3s.750. the latter being stocks and
bonds OF problematic value.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
REV. F. S. ROWLAND ILL.
Pastor of -cass-Axe.-M e. Church
Takes Trip South.

The Rev. Frank s. Rowland. pastor
OF tic Cass-ave. M. T.. Church, left
Detroit, Wednesday. for trip south
for lis health. DR.. Rowland's physi-
can said that complete rest for his
patient was necessary at this time,
and pr Rowland reluctantly acceded.
although In going away he is obliged
to relinquish the part he had hoped to
take in the simultaneous evangelis.
tic campaign" 1uring Lent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-23
TWO SUFFER- BURNS.
Men Are Victims Of Fire in Regal Mo-
tor Car Co.'S Plant

Two men we're burned, one serious
ly. in small fire in the plant Of the
Regal Motor Car Co., Piquette-aye.
and st. Antoine-st., Thursday noon.
The fire resulted from an explosion
OF gasoline. Stephen Guida. No. 700
Piquette-ave., was badly burned about
the face and hands. DIR. Wesley j.
Reid, No. 16S Bethune-ave. east, was
called and sent the man to Harper
hospital in an auto patrol.
Anthony Jeckna, No. 696 Piquette-
ave-, was slightly burned. He was
taken home. The damage amounts to
about 500.