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The Washington times., 1911-10-14

still further away as another and still another
buyer joins the waiting list.
A record-breaking home value has made
these record-breaking sales. And no wonder!
This is $4,000 home for 50 300! And only
5000 cash! With monthly payments thereafter
of but S26.92 (which includes all interest
everything).
The Washington times., 1911-10-14

Pressed brick and steel construction.
Six rooms and up-to-date bath.
Parquetry floors-(double).
Front and back porches.
Gas and electric attachments.
Modern heating plant installed.
Fully equipped model kitchen.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

Ippolitov-Iyanov, a new Russian com
poser, were played SO well that they
became yeritable tone-poems. They
proved to be among the most inter
esting compositions given on the or
chestral programs these many sea
sons.
Nine. Jomelli, gowned very hand
somely and looking quite radiant, sang
four times-two program numbers and
two encores. For the first she gave
Saint-Saens' Hymn to Pallas
Athenae" and responded with one OF
Elisabeth's arias from '"Tannhauser;
for the second, she sang an aria from
Debussy's ''L'Enfant Prologue" and
with Gounod's Ave Maria"
with harp and violin obligato. Nine.
Jomelli's voice is big one and she
made ON impression upon the audi
ence that brought her plenty OF APP
plause.
The concert completed the orches-
trail associations season which has
been satisfactory and brilliant, artis-
tically and financially.
ELLA NAE HAWTHORNE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

In nm effort 60 comply with an order
from Washington tn employ every
means to gain recruits for the reRu-
lar army, the officials in charge OF
the Detroit recruiting station have
sent out 10000 circulars to men in
factories, shops and other Industrial
centers setting forth the ADVANTAGES
of army life. About so men have
enlisted so far in March.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
Gen. Carter Says Troops
Don't Get Enough Training

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March "a
That the mobilization or the first
''maneuver' division at San Antonio
has not satisfied army officers as suf-
ficiently rapid and efficient. was indi-
Gated today by Maj.-Gen. Carter. COM
handing the division, who urged q
permanent army division post. to give
officers and sen training In the oper-
ations OF u division as unit.
Officers and men," said Gen. Car
ter, will be far more efficient II they
encounter actual war conditions In
time OF peace. The government has
nearly enough land at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, at Indianapolis for d.
visional post. We should keep the
regulation division personnel and
equipment. nine regiments OF infantry.
one OF cavalry, two Of artillery, with
engineers. signal corps. hospital corps
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

on the border OF Mexico has served
the purpose OF peaceful diplomacy.
President Taft's prompt action has
made IL clear 10 the world that
America will permit no infringement
OF the Monroe doctrine, and for our
part We cordially welcome this proof
OF his determination. since We believe
the Monroe Doctrine makes for the
security OF the worlds peace.
The Panama canal is and will re-
main American and President Taft's
Mexican excursion enforces this
moral The success which he has won
proves once more the yalue of
vigilant determination. Having put
money and effort into the Panama
canal the United States cannot brook
interference or menace there any
more than We could permit menace OF
the Suez canal. Mr.. Taft has set in
motion great forces and SO prevented
possible tragedy"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

Aqua PRIETA. Sonora, Mexico.
March 24.-Thirty-s rebels and eight
federals are dead as the result OF
nine-hour battle at La Colorado, south
OF Hermosillo, according 10 an Off,
cial report received here. The rebels
had possession OF the town, but after
hard fighting were driven out.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
ONE EVE OF MARRIAGE
SWITCHES TO FIRST LOVE
Entire Affair One Of Rapid Action IN
Which Everybody Has to
Hustle.

BLOOMFIELD, Ind. March 24-The
marriage here Few days ago Of Ray
mond Wilson and Miss Barbara e.
Martindale was not brought about
without unusual circumstances.
The pair had been lovers for sew
eral years. Last fall Miss Martindale
went to Illinois to live temporarily.
While there she formed the acquaint-
ance OF travelling salesman, who fell
in love with her and finally persuaded
her to agree to be his wife In the
near future.
Miss Martindale went to Terrs
Haute and from that city wrote to
Wilson that on the next day she In
tended to become the bride OF the
travelling man.
Wilson lost no time. He boarded
the first train for Terre Hauts and
found Miss Martindale, who at the
sight OF her former lover experienced
a return OF the old love and consented
to return with him that night to
Bloomfield, where they were quickly
married.
The travelling salesman came here
In hot pursuit, but he was one train
too late.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
.SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
HARRIS TO STICK
Highland Park Board Of Education
Decides To Retain Official After
Probing Charges.

On the strength of a majority re-
port OF the Highland Park school
board. w. Z. Harris, superintendent
OF the village schools, whose conduct
has been under investigation, holds
his position. The majority report was
presented 10 the board in its regular
session. Thursday night A minority
report. signed only by Secretary Con-
ley. OF the board. was also filed. II
asked that Harris be discharged al
the end OF the term. Mr.. Conley stated
that some cases OF misconduct by
Harris had been proven, but that the
Cffenses were not serious enough 10
call for his dismissal before the end
OF the present term.
The majority report. signed by Pres
ident Nicholson and Trustees Peter.
son, Butterfield and Ketchum. called
for the retention OF the superinten-
dent The report said in part:
The qualifications or Supt Harris
warrant his retention. He has worked
in this village for eight years and has
placed our schools on a standard sec
ond 10 none in the state. Some things
were found by the Investigation for
which Ii was thought best to reprt-
mand him, and We do not think he
will repeat the offense."
Six teachers, Helen NJ. Prentiss.
Petra Lundhtigen, Alene Morrice. LII
liam b. Smyth, Ella p. Curtis and
Evelyn NJ. Rosso, sent in a communi-
cation. asking for the dismissal OF Mr..
Harris. They declared that he
lacked information on the curriou'
lum, was guilty OF unbecoming con
duct, failure to keep promises and
favorftism." No action was taken on
the letter.
Fourteen teachers signed q state
ment to the effect that Mr.. Harris
ought TO be retained They said nc
fault is to be found with his conduct
and that he IL well qualified for his
position.
The majority report recommended
that contracts be rendered TO the 81
perintendent and all the teachers ex
cept the six who wanted the superin
tendent discharged.
Many citizens attended the meet
ing, and standing vote was taken
by them on the question OF accepting
the majority report Thirty-two op
posed II, and 81 were in favor of It
Many didn't vote. The vote, OF course,
had no Official bearing on the matter.
being merely an expression OF opinion.
In presenting the majority report
President Nicholson said that the
board had made an exhaustive In
vestigation into the charges against
the superintendent. but would not
make the evidence public. because or
the promise to the teachers who testi'
fed that their testimony would not Do
revealed.
Attorney Fred G. Dewey. represent
ing the six teachers who asked TOT
the dismissal of the superintendent.
said his clients were willing that their
testimony be divulged II the majority
of the other teachers would agree
to t.
Miss Bess Brown sent In her resig'
nation as assistant superintendent, 70
take effect at the end OF the term
She explained she had secured 20
sition elsewhere. Miss Browns pro-
motion to her present position Is said
to be one Of the reasons for dissat'
isfaction among the other teachers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
WAR MANEUvERS BY q. 8.
RIG STEP FOR WORLDS PEACE
tcontinued from page ID


basis. wish to say that for naval
ocffier that IS a remarkably creditabie
statement. II Is the best thing l have
heard from Admiral Dewey In many
a day. can only put my beliU
against his and I am 30 full OF faith
that I hazard the prediction that II
this treaty combining the English
speakine aid to peace be executed
executed that Admiral Dewey himself
will live to see realization OF MS
wish.
Assuming that several OF the ma
lions have. agreed To such treaty,
and that II was broken; We would I'M
mediately stop the mails. We would
consider that one Of the members OF
the human family had violated the
rules and prophecies Of the club and
decline to have further intercourse
with IL. This would be a much more
severe punishment than that OF war.
II in a great mistake to think that
neaoe hath not her weapons or force
no less renowned than those OF war,
iuat as she hath her victories. The
mere fact that certain acts are con-
sidered dishonorable among men Is
often a greater deterrent than Is the
fear of punishment under the law"
Asked whether he thought the lact
that the government had succeeded In
mobilizing only 10000 troops In Texas
IN two weeks argued against Ameri-
cas- preparedness for war, Carnegie
replied: :,
"If IT. were only 1000 soldiers l
would consider the action invincibie
and armed against all possible
enemies. Nobody wants to attack our
republic and we don't want to at
tack anybody. had a gentleman
visit me today from Japan. a leading
citizen, who il grieving that por-
don of the American people seem 10
be demented on the subject OF
Japan's hostility. and he declared tnat
II there is one nation In the world
Japan wants to be friendly with, that
nation is our own.
ANY man who mistrusts his coun-
try so much as to believe that IL
could be successfully invaded should
never venture out without a lightning
rod down his back to protect MIN
from a stroke, OF which there Is ten
times more probability than there 10
of an attempt to invade this coun-
try
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
THE STAGE

THE Queen OF the Jardin de Paris"
| is the imposing title of the company
booked for the Gayety next week, be-
ginning with the Sunday matinee. The
show put on by this company is said
| to be more In the nature Of spectacu-
lar extravaganza than burlesque. The
company Is a large one, with picked
chorus Of thirty sprightly. good look
ing young women known as the
French ballet" Harry Koler, a fun
ny Hebrew impersonstor, heads the
company and IL assisted by Harry
de Mar. Nile Reattino, Mykoff and
Kremsa called the international
dancing wonders" and a number OF
others. The costumes and SCENERY
carried by this company are said to
be unusually elavorate.
Andrew Mack, the Irish comedian
and singer, will head the Temple bill
next week Mr.. Mack IL making his
first well-known song successes and
few new compositions OF his own.
Mr.. Mack, like Chauncey Olcott, has a
wide following and his appearance In
the Temple will doubtless attract all
Of his old friends and prove the means
OF making many new ones.
Ralph Herr in the new Hauerbach-
Hoschna musical show. ''Dr. De Luxe"
will be the Detroit opera house attrac-
ton the week OF April 3. Mr.. Herr
is an English comedian who has stay
ed In America for several seasons
past. He is the husband Of Miss Lulu
Chaser. Aside from this distinction
he Is a comedian OF talent and has
won q firm place with the American
theater-going public. In Mr.. Hers
supporting company In DIR. De Luxe
are such well-known people as VIII
liam Pruette, Mindell Kingston, Rena
Santos, Eileen Flaven, Jeanette Childs
and others.
The merry, musical comedy, Tho
Broken Idol" which was originally
produced by b. c. Whitney and en-
joyed long and successful run In
New York, Chicago and throughout the
country. will be the attraction In the
Lyceum theater all next week COM
mencing, Sunday afternoon. The
book was written by Hal Stephens and
the music by Egbert Van Alystyne and
Harry Williams. Gus Sohlke, who
has genius for colorful stage pro-
ducing. staged thep iece.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
New Yorker Fears Nephew
Was Shot by Diaz's Troops

NEW YORK. March 24.-To ar
range for a formal demand that the
United States institute an immediate
investigation OF the report that John
Hamilton Dignowity and three com
panions were summary executed by
Mexican regulars near Chihuahua. j.
V. Dignowity, an uncle. and several
other members OF the family con
ferred today. They insisted that they
had every reason to believe that the
report Of the shooting OF the four
Americans was true, and they are
anxiously awaiting further particulars
from Texas.
"Courtmartial in Mexico means
nothing" said ]. v. Dignowity. 'inas-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

much as II Is the custom OF the Mex
lean regulars TO shoot first and In
vestigate afterward. We intend TO
ask for a complete investigation and
demand that my nephew's murderers
be punished.
My nephew could have taken no
hand In the revolution as he had no
interest in II. He did, however. de-
fend our property. as In the last let
ter / had from him he reported driv-
ing on a band OF marauders who tried
TO loot the Delfina gold mine which
he owned. He has been In business
In Mexico for 80 years and for the
last 10 years has lived at Huejlitan,
Chihuahua. He owned the Delfna
mine and a number OF ranches. and
was one of the wealthiest Americans
In Chihuahua"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
sT0K0vsN WORKS WONDERS
WITH CINCINNATI ORCHESTRA

The second visit to Detroit this sea
son OF the Cincinnati symphony or
chestra, this time under the auspices
,of the Detroit Orchestral association,
brought q large audience to the Light
Guard armory, Thursday evening.
The first appearance OF the orches.
ira An this city last fall aroused no In
terest at all and the audience was ex-
coedingly small The few who at
tended the concert, however, lost no
time In spreading the news OF the
magnetism and fire OF the young d.
rector, Leopold Stokovsh, and the
wonderful results he was able to Sc
cure with very Indifferent material.
When the Orchestral association an
nounced the engagement OF the Gin
cinnati organization to I'LL the place
In the seasons series made vacant by
I the disbanding of the Pittsburg or
chestra, there was an eager anticipa-
ton among music lovers, and Thurs
day evenings audience was a thor
oughly representative and musical
gathering.
The concert realized the anticipated
interest. Conductor Stokovski, de-
MXAL0 l4G nnuulCdp vi hlACoo WhASh
made II a difficult task for him to
oscend the directors box, he confess
a. led his men through the program
numbers with splendid FIRE. He is
very youthful looking. slender and
blond. and infuses every score he
reads with an enthusiasm and spirit,
that while It finds ready response from
the public, In no wise offends or
Dtrays from music conventions The
affects obtained by Mr.. Stokovsh are
al the more to his credit from tho
fact that he has not the material In
his hand. by any means, that the other
big orchestras OF the country possess.
y The Cincinnati organization num-
bors many excellent musicians, but,
Judging from the whole, II also hides
within its ranks players who are not
Always equal to the demands made
upon them. There Is nothing like the
delicacy and smoothness OF tone OF
the Thomas or the New York-the
Boston, Of course, stands on a pin
pacle Of its own in this respect-nor
u there the clarity in the brasses, of
the orchestras mentioned. But the
Thomas and the New York organiza-
lions are old-established bands whose
men, for the most part, have been
many years in service, and the Gin
cinnati, under Mr.. Stokovski, IL an or.
Eanization Of q few months growth.
except perhaps for few players who
may have been with the former Gin
c1nnah orchestra, under Van der
Btucken. That the Cincinnati has
come excellent players, however, is be-
Tond question. and one Of the best
Eiolinists heard In the armory In a
long time Is the concertmeister OF
the organization, who played a beauti.
lfu1 obligato to Goundo's Ave Maria"
Tor Nine. Jeanne Jomelli, the soloist
Of the evening.
X The orchestra played Schubert's
lovely Unfinished" symphony In B
minor, In manner seldom heard Con.
ductor 6tokovski simply did wonder.
ful things with 1t and brought out
beauties and musical expression that
even the most ardent admirer OF
8chubert could not have known. In
The Strauss symphonic poem Death
Ind TRANSPORTATION" he made his
great work all the composer intended
"a noble. majestic and tremendous
composition.
The three Caucasian sketches by
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

and transport trains there all the
time. Every regiment In the army
should be assigned there for a stated
tour OF duty and the division should
be kept constantly at work under ac-
tual field conditions.
Costly barracks are not demanded
by either officers or men. Give them
simple barracks, and quarters and the
division will cost the government Tar
less than IL now does with troops
scattered all over the country. The
efficiency OF the army Will be ines
timably increased. The men viii be
compelled 10 work out the problems
of war, so as 10 know what TO do In
all emergencies"
Coupled with Major General Car
ter's order to brigade commanders TO
turn In all unnecessary camp equip
ment and to get their men down TO
field conditions Immediately, the war
departments hurried orders TO secure
nearly 10000 men are taken here to-
day TO indicate that more than Man
euvers" Is expected OF this division.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

gallery. Afraid TO shock the young
couple by hating the ceremony, ne
gave no alarm until he had said the
final words. He feared they might
think bad luck" was TO follow than
IL their marriage was interrupted.
AS soon as the ceremony was com
pleted the minister gave the alarm II
was too late. however. The thief had
escaped. Miss Marion Frost. Of Chi
cago, was robbed OF diamond pin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
SEES THIEF, CAN'T SPEAK.
Minister Fears TO Interrupt Marriage
Which He Was Solemnixing.

AURORA, ILL.,. March Rev. A.
L. Taylor, Methodist minister at
Montgomery, q suburb OF Aurora,
who was marrying Clarence Killian
and Florence Yates. last night,
CHANGED to look up as he was reading
the marriage rites and saw thief
searching the wraps left In the church
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24
War Maneuvers BY U. 5.
Big Step for Worlds Peace
LONDON DAILY EXPRESS.

LONDON, March 24.-Commenting
editorially on the United Press and
the New York Herald dispatches re-
garding the purposes OF the military
"Maneuvers" in Texas, the London
Daily Express today says:
1T is now apparent that the strong
hand played by President Taft In put.
ting warships on the coast and troops
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

THE Girls From Dixie come TO the
Avenue theater Sunday afternoon for
an engagement OF one week. The
same bill will probably include an
added attraction, as the management
is negotiating for an act called The
Mysteries Of ISIS" which is In the
nature OF living pictures. The Girls
From Dixie" are new TO the buriesque
circuit. They include Adams q Guhl,
the German comedians. under whose
direction the tour is being made and
who succeeded the Rogers Bros. In
the musical comedy, In Panama"
Others In the company are Gertie
Hart, soubrette, and Marion and
Thompson, musical performers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-24

Beading is used on all styles OF
dressy waists. They are washable and
are used to bring out designs In yoke
outline and on collar and cuffA
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-01
[ LOWERS TWO WORLDS
RECORDS; SETS NEW

OF third position by the officials. but
Lewis Strnng filed protest. saying he
finished more of the contest than Hughes.
Strang drove his Case car $50 miles
and finished strong. and when stopped
by Starter Fred Wagner was in third po-
sition having passed Hughes. who had
broken down three miles from the tape.
The timers took their records from the
270-mile distance.
Application was made by the Auto
mobile club here to hold another beach
racing meet next spring, and 1t Is thought
the a. 4. a. officials Will grant the re-
quest,
Results:
Louis Disbrow (Pope -Hartford), first
time, hours, 80 minutes, 3Sl seconds.
Charlie Merz (NationaD. second, time,
hours. Is minutes, 10 seconds.
Hughie Hughes (Mercer), third; time
taken at go miles. hours, 81 minutes,
81 seconds.
Louis Strang fCase), fourth; time taken
at go miles, hours, 10 minutes. 10 sec
onds.
Wilcox (NationaD, $50 miles; time, 9
hours. 4S minutes fat (did not finish).
Wilson (Colcj, 20 miles; time, hour,
40 seconds dropped out.
Haycraft (Marquettc- Buick), so miles
time, AZ minutes. 46 seconds dropped
ont
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-01
EXPECT WORD FROM HACKS
MANAGER, CURLEY, TODAY

On his way to Los Angeles TO meet
Westergaard of Des Moines. Frank Gotch,
worlds champion heavyweight wrestler,
with his partner. returned TO Salt Lake
City from Idaho Falls Friday afternoon.
The champion will leave on the Los An
geles Limited for Los Angeles this after
noon.
Emil Klank. Gotch's manager held a
lengthy conference Friday with Harry
w. Heagren. the local promoter, in re
gard to Heagren's unanswered $50. 900
wired offer 10 Hackenschmldt, the Rus
sian lion, for lluish match here be-
tween Gotch and Hack on Labor day.
Hack is supposed TO be on his way to
Europe. having sailed from New York
his manager, in this country TO attend
20 his affairs, both Heagren and klanlc
expect word from Hack through Curcy
today.
Ii the answer is satisfactory, details
for handling the big match will be
worked out at once. Bids will be re
ceived for another month but Klank said
Friday that Heagren's offer stands an
excellent chance OF drawing the match
Klank has expressed a preference for
Salt Lake City, everything being equal,
and 1t may be that a slightly increased
purse would not take the match from
Hcagren-
From Los Angeles Gotch will go to
strong man OF Minneapolis. who claims
the American championship. Then the
champion Will swing back TO his home at
Humboldt, Ia. through Arizona, Texas
and Arkansas, engaging in handicap
bouts.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-04-01
Little Stories
About Baseball
Chris Won Der Ahe's Schedule
By w. A. Phelon

the warpath. He greeted US with sullen
mods and, before we went into executive
session put HIS watch and pocketbook in
the hotel safe. Then we wrestled with
the schedule and. after five OF six OF us
had spoken for the dates we'd like to
have, Chris arose.
" 'Chentlemens.' said he II would call
you by your righd names und speak of
you as robbers but l would not for any
dings hurt any mans feelings-1 want
TO haf de schedule arranged to gif der
Browns A Hddle chance for an efen preak,
vos no hog, und all ] want Is der square
deal. For insdance. ] do not insist on
de Fourth off Chuly at my grounds, for
de lasd Fourth dey setted de bark on
fire nit cannons- crackers und lose
money pudding oudt de PLACES. Und as
for Decorations day, anybody dot wants id
can haf in. In st Louis dey nefer deco
rates de box office nit any silver, so let
some oder Club enchoy de pig oggasion.
We're l hat kick gekonming, chen
dot fool schedules so dot der PrownS
lose no less as twenty-four day by rain.
Twenty-four days. und sefen of dem
Sundays de rain preaks up fnein games.
Now dot iss not rlghd. l don't want de
pest off dings but / do demand an efen
preak. l want you TO schedule few off
der rainy days for Chicago und ZlnZin-
nattI, und not TO gif der Prowns any more
rainy days dan you hand oud to oder
boobies
could you beat him? No, and you
couldn't even tie him. There never was
but one Chris Won der Abe. and there
never Will be-"
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph Robie)