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The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
ROAD ASKSAS TO
PERMANENCYOF
PROPOSED PARK
Nj. c. Wants to Know Whether
Esplanade Might BE Devoted
TO Other Purposes
COUNCIL HAS SUCH
POWER, RULES LAWSON
Railway Board Considering Pro-
pOsal That 1t Contribute to
Cost of Improvement

Corporation Counsel Lawson gave
an opinion To Frederick T Bancroft.
Of the city plan and Improvement
commission. Wednesday, that II prop
erty is condemned by the city for an
espianade in front OF the new Michi-
gar Central railroad depot complete
control OF the properly will be vested
In the city. Mr. Bancroft procured
the opinion for Henry b. Ledyard,
chairman OF the board OF directors OF
the Michigan Central railroad. The
directors have been asked IL the com
pany would contribute financially TO
tie purchase OF the property, and they
wish TO be fully Informed on the mat
ter. Mr. Barcroft's letter TO Mr.. Law
sol in part follows.
AT a meeting held with Henry b.
Ledyard, chairman OF the board of the
Michigan Central railroad. in accord.
ance with the instructions OF the
street opening committee under date
of Nov. 81. he requested me TO give
HIM copy OF the plan adopted by
the council committee with such esu-
mates OF cost as were necessary and
also an opinion from you.
AS TO how this properly could lie
acquired by the city. And If once
acquired could succeeding councils
change its character. vacate IL or per
mt encroachments in the streets b.
private individuals or in any way in
terfere with its permanency for the
purpose OF which II was acquired.
He desires these opinions for the
consideration OF his board OF directors
In New York that they may give an
answer to the council committees re-
quest as to what proportion the Michi
San Central railroad or the Detroit
Tunnel Co, will pay towards these
improvements. directly. OF possibly
by taxation.
With this information bsfore them
they promise 10 give an answer In a
very few days"
To this Mr.. Lawson replied
''If this property is once acquired
for street OF public grounds or public
tContinued on Page Eleven)
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

LOSS ON RECOUNT
TO DATE IS 63O
Figures Differ From Those Civ
en- Out by Booth officials in
Almost Every District
BOARD is COUNTING
UNINITIALED BALLOTS
Ignores Ruling of Deputy AttOr-
ney-General Waer That
They Are Illegal

In 20 districts, or which II were In
townships, the suffrage amendment
sustained net loss of 20 votes. We'd
nesday morning, bringing the total loss
t. $50.
II, however, the uninitialed ballots
in the precincts thus far counted
should be thrown out, the amendment
would show a net gain OF 100.
In spite OF the fact that Deputy At
torney-General Waer Is on record
with an opinion which says that III
initiated ballots are illegal, the county
canvassing board will continue to
count them. The board has the ad.
vice Of Judge Durfee, who saws that
the case cited by Mr.. Waer certainly
does not refer TO ballots such as were
used for the constitutional amend.
ment
II the suffragists decide to make a
fight on this point, their attorneys
will have TO ask the supreme court for
mandamus TO compel the canvassin &
board TO throw out the unInitialed
ballots.
Several errors were discovered In
the townships. The ballots in Livonia,
The second district OF Ecorse and In
Dearborn township were not initiated.
When the box OF the second Green
field district was opened. II was found
that 400 ballots on the suffrage amend
ment were missing. There was coz.
siderable excitement among the wo-
men until the Greenfield clerk remem-
hered that perhaps they were In an.
other box. He was sent out to look
for IT,
The suffragists were present In
force. Mrs. f. II. Sellers was on hand
when the recount started at 10 o'clock
Then there ca>le Mrs. Grace Stiles
Mrs. Sterling +. Porter, Mrs. julia
Finster. Mrs. George l.. Grimes, Mrs
Margaret c. Goodman, and others. At
torneys Weadock and Nutten were
present. Or. Eugene r. Shipper
stayed about half hour. Three mem
brs OF the legislature dropped in for
few moments-Senators Murtha and
Ogg. and Rep. Martz
Slight changes were made In the
count until the box of the first pre-
cinct OF Ecorse showed a loss OF l03
for the suffraglsts The coNnters
found l07 more no votes than had
been counted by the men in the booth,
and four more yes ballots. No one
was able TO explain how this mistake
happened
In Redford, the antisuffragists lost
u votes. In the Second ward OF Wy
andotte. they lost nine. while the WON
en- gained five. In not a single district
did the recount figures on both sides
agree with the findings OF the booth
officials. but In many instances this
can be accounted for by the fact that
the booth counters threw out certain
uninitialed ballots which are being
counted by the canyaEsing board.
BY night the recount will be half
finished The entire Eleventh Thir-
teenth and Fifteenth wards. most OF
the Seventeenth. and most OF the
townships have now been recounted.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
HUNT TESTIFIES
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Quizzed on Reasons for Urging
That Body BE Called in
Session

0FmeBd + Hunt, one of the attor.
neys who Went to Lansing to see Gov,
Osborn about the calling Of grand
jury when il appeared that Prosecut-
Ing Attorney Shepherd might not ask
for one, was quizZed by the grand
Jury, Wednesday morning.
When Mr.. Hunt came out, after
probably giving the information on
which he based his idea OF the neces-
sity OF grand jury, the jurors con-
ferred for some time. Assistant Pros
ecuting Attorneys Jasnowski and
VOORHEES, came out, so as to give the
Jurors plenty OF opportunity to dis
cuss their plans.
Are the jurors preparing indict-
ments?" Mr.. Jasnowski was asked
They are merely talking things
over" he replied.
is the evidence nearly at an end?"
"Oh, wouldn't say that. A great
many things come up that lead TO fur
Their developments"
II Is probable that Mrs. Alfred o.
Dunk, president of the Detroit House
wives league, who testified Tuesday
afternoon, will be recalled.
Edmund Drouillard, of Ecorse, the
Juror. who has been sick for over a
week, was on duty again. Wednesday.
At noon, Prosecuting Attorney Shep-
herd had been neither seen nor heard
from, although he was expected back
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Dunk's testimony related to
the price of milk and other foods. II
Is she who organized the league which
Is securing for its members lower
prices on milk, apples and potatoes,
and. which il extending its market To
include other supplies.
The first witness TO enter the grand
Jury room when sessions were resum-
ed Wednesday afternoon was John
Schlaff, a milk dealer, who lives on
Tillman-ave. He is one OF those who
have made complaint that the local
milk trust has tried to get him
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
DETROIT To URGE
QUICK ACTION ON
CHARTER BILL
Will Ask Thar Measure Permit
ting PiecemeaI Amendment be
Given Immediate Effect
MANY CHANGES ARE
BEING DISCUSSED
List Includes City Ownership
and Commission Plan of
Government

A delegation OF aldermen represent
ing Detroit will be sent 10 Lansing 10
lobby in the interests OF giving imme-
date effect 10 an act providing for
piecemeal amendment OF existing city
charters in accordance with the con-
stltutional amendment adopted In
November The members OF the
Wayne delegation In the legislature
will be called into conference by the
aldermen and requested TO do VIVA.
they can TO have the act given imme'
date effect. resolution will he in
troduced in the council, putting that
body on record in favor OF II. and
when the legislature considers the act
the mayor and a committee OF alder
men will be OF the scene TO urge such
a course. There is talk among city
officials Of having the officials OF other
cities interested In charter amend
ment visit Lansing. at the same time
for concerted action. IL the act were
given immediate effect IL would per
NIT OF amendments being submitted
at the election April /. and, even u
the revised charter were later de-
feated. amendments, II adopted, would
stand as part OF the present charter.
The Michigan constitution has the
following clause with reference 10
giving acts immediate effect; NO act
shall take effect or be in force untll
the expiration of 80 days from the end
of the session at which the same IS
passed except that the legislature may
give immediate effect TO acts making
appropriations and acts Immediately
necessary for the preservation OF the
public peace, health or safety by a
two-thirds vote of the members elect
ed to each house"
Corporation Counsel Lawson was
asked If the act providing for charter
amendment came within the require
ments for giving it immediate effect.
TT in up to the Legislature to judge
OF that" ne said. They can give II
immediate effect II they desire. l will
assume that II is desirable TO give the
act immediate effect. It's necessary
to preserve the peace of my mind.
there is much insistence for 1t. The
Encouragement may be or different
(Continued ON Page Eleven
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
BALKAN PEACE
DEPENDS ON
WORD OF GREECE
Country Is Granted Additional
"a Hours to Consider Ar
mistice Terms
WIVES AND MOTHERS
AWAIT LIST OF KILLED
Bulgaria Denies Truth as to
Dead and Injured Until
End of War

SOFIA. Dec. 4.--Accprding TO an Of
fetal announcement made here today,
Greece did not officially reject the
terms of the armistce agreed upon
by Turkey and the other allies. out
was granted an additional "a hours
In which TO consider the protocol. II
that be authentic. II is not yet too
ate for Greece 10 join the agreement
and participate in the formal peace
negotiations to begin Dec. 10, In Lon
don.
The Turkish fortresses are not 10
be reprovisioned during the armistice
and the revictualling OF the Bulgarian
troops shall take place by way OF tle
Black Sea.
With the war practically at an end
II vas expected today that the govern
ment soon would publish the desired
yet dreaded list OF those who lie dead
in the battlefield trenches or are In
hospitals with manned bodies ana
sheltered limbs The nation then will
learn the price in blood i, has paid
TO defeat the Turks.
Perhaps nc country in modern times
has ever gone TO war and practiced
sum NLutitl On Nue NiNtS, hObheis
and friends left al home. as did the
Bulgarian government when It re-
fused TO make public the names Of
any killed and injured soldiers until
the end OF the war
II is conceded that the flower n;
Sofia society and the brains OF Bu'-
gartan business were wiped out by
the conflict but wives will not know
they are widows: mothers not know
! they are childless, until tho iron-cle q
war Office gives out the lists.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
CUPID-"NOT GUILTY."

v ife. who is suing for divorce, and her
friend and chuin. a woman roomtng IN
the Watson home. the object being. ac-
cording TO Watson. 10 get him out OF
the house, even though the expedien.
meant a long prison sentence for him
Backing UP this claim OF Watson's
was the testimony Of Or. /. l.. Poloz-
ker, for the defense. who swore that
II Mrs Watson had taken the amount
OF drugged beer that she claimed. and
il the beer had the large percentage OF
morphine claimed. she would never
have lived to make the complaint. as
death would have been almost instan-
taneous
W. s. Bowen. manager for the John
Harvey Drug Co. by which Watson
vas employed as janitor, also made a
strong witness for the defense, when
he utterly refuted part OF Mrs. Wat
sons testimony. by swearing that Wa
son did not have access to the poison
case In the store, as she claimed. The
poison case was always kept locked,
he swore. He also testified that Wat
sons great love for the children,
whom his wife accused hi moi endan-
gerlng, was a subject OF remark by
acquaintances OF the family.
Former Assistant Prosecutor Kos.
cinsky. who was associated with Al
torney Allan ~ Lamphere in Watson's
defense, openly charged. in his argu
inent TO the jury. that the charge was
a plot on the part Of Mrs. Watson, IA
have her husband removed.
Watson was jubilant at the verdict
but stated that he had expected nc
other outcome, after the testimony
vas taken.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
MAN ACCUSEDBY
WIFE OF POISON
PLOT IS FREED
Jury Takes Only Tweny Min
utes to Acquit John
S. Watson
CLAIMED THAT HE WAS
CONSPIRACY VICTIM
Alleged Wife and Woman Board
er Sought to Get Him
Out of Way

John S. Watson, whose wife, Hattie
M. Watson, charged him with putting
large quantities OF sulphate of NOR
phine in beer, of which she partook,
and in milk. which she fed TO her
small children and her nephew, was
acquitted by jury in Judge Connol.
ly's court, Wednesday afternoon, after
only 20 minutes OF deliberation
Watson claimed, from the time OF
his arrest. that the charge again 81
him was based on a plot between his
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
FINED FOR SELLING
CIGARETTES TO MINORS

James Conn, who recently Uurchas-
ed confectionery and cigar store at
No. 554 Michigan-ave.. pleaded guilty
before Justice Stein. Wednesday, To
Truant Officer Jordan's complaint tina.
lie sold cigarettes to minors Conn
was fined sos
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
One american Dead In ryphoon.

WASHINGTON, Dec Probably
eBiy one American was killed In the
typhOon mat last week deyasted the
Islands OF Layte and Panay. according
10 cables from the governorgeneral
of The Philippines today lie said
that j. W Green OF the Crown Hard
wood Co. at Sibuyan. Is missing
Mrs. Green, his wife. is now enroute
90 the United states.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
SAYS FACTORY OFFICIAL
REFUSED INFORMATION

James 4. Hailock president OF the
Detroit Excelsior Co, was arraigned
before Police Justice Stein. Wednes-
day. on Deputy Factory Inspector Wal
ter K. Thayer's complaint that Hal
lock refused TO give information
sought by the department The corn
paint is the first OF the sort made
under the strict laws governing far.
tory operators in Michigan The case
was set for Dec. s.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

ST PETERSBURG Dec 4. News
papers today say that three Russian
bpnks have advanced $1,000. 900 on
Easy terms TO the Bulgarian govern
uent and have agreed to subscribe in
uart 70 another loan Of $4,000, goo
that is being negotiated in Paris
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
THE WEATHER

For Detroit and NicInIty, Mednes-
day night aud Tbursday cloudy md un-
settled, probably rains marked
CHANCES On fempernturei moderate 60
brisk routheriy Winds.
Fer I.ower MicbieRni Rain or snow
late tontRht and Thursdayt colder
Thursday.
TOD,Y,S t'EuPERATIHEs
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
LIZ 1 y 5s Is

Fatty Black heat Skinny White 10
the doll counter ;oday and so gotih'
first Christmas present safely boght.
Skinny White AID his snail were asst
seen plugging along in the Main s'eet
ofIing, but he shouted encouragig'J
Us our artist foated by: ITS all ght
old scout, there lots OF time ret =
Maybe he's right, but.
job Printing Done Right. 1mes
Printing Co.. is John H.-st.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

Studebaker employees IN South Bend
are reducing living expenses by CO.
operating I'm coal purchases
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
cALCUTTA. india. De- Mos

CALCUTTA. India. Dec Mos
tens throughout India are holding
lblic meetings at which prdyers are
cred for the success OF Turkey in
he Balkan war. At such demon
gtration on the Madam here today
100000 Moslems were i'm attend
arce.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. So
The four children OF Mrs. Auga
r., No l19 LaSalle-st. Are enjua
the befcre-Christmas season, tahe
about things that they hayen'ne
least idea of receiving. II want air
CONTINUED ON Page Two)
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
FORGOTTEN CLUB
FUND ALMOST
AT $500 MARK
Money Is Coming n More Rap
idly as Christmas lAp-
proaches
BOY OF SEVEN AMONG
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
Times Investigates More Cases
Where Children Face Cheer
less Yu'etide

As Christmas nears. letters contain.
ing contributions TO The Times For.
gotten club, increase in numbers. The
club fund for the purchase OF toys for
the children OF the poor nearly at
tanned the 500 mark, Wednesday
Some prominent people have sent in
their contributlons--inva with
the request that their names be with
held, or only their initials used 90
acknowledge the receipt OF the money
A. L., OF Portland Mich. enclosed
81 in his letter 10 The Times. and
wrote: II have been a subscriber OF
your paper now for about 10 years
and | think this is the finest wo'k
ever and | hope you will reach tht
$1,000 with some TO spare
one-dollar bill was sent in 81
John Il. Brookins, OF ovid, Mich. aed
seven years. The fund now standsit
1920, and recent contributions e
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

make a splend ! a.
gift. and we've an
immense array OF the
most popular ones AT
prices ranging from
5pe 20 sES5.
Special Xmas Boxes
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
Mumers

All the new weaVeS
both SILK and SILK
knitted, and ca
tremely good values
at soc to -.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04

Auto and Fur
GaUntiets 81 10 $3.50.
"a a N q X = T chiefs.
boxed in half dozens
at soc 20 $50.
Gun Links. 25c TO
-.
Walking sticks ~
10 $50.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-04
Gloves

All the best makes
In Kid. Mocha. Cape,
Chevrette. etc. lined
or unlined. - to
$50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
EUFAULANS ARE
 GRANTED PAROLES Three Were Convicted for Violating the State Pro-
 hibitiOn Laws

Montgomery, February 9-(Special.)- Governor O'Neal has granted paroles to Bob Brannon and John Shealy. two white men of Eufaula, and to Abe Scott, q negro of the same city, who were con victed more than year ago for the vio- 1ation of the state prohibition laws. These men were convicted by the circuit court of Barbour county and sentenced to pay Il fine of slO0 each and to serve six months imprisonment.
 The case was taken to the court of ap- peals, and that tribunal a few days ago affirmed the decision of the lower court A day or two ago they were taken to a convict camp to be put to work.
 Governor O'Neals action in granting these paroles followed the visit of large delegation of prominent citizens of Flu faula, who nterceded with the governor in behalf of the prisoners. The delegation made a strong recommendation for the pardon If the men, citing to the execu. tive that two days ago he paroled Albert Wilson of Eufaula for like offense. The governor paroled the men on the grounds that he had already pardoned one of the offenders, and that he could not discrim- mate against others who had committed the same offense under similar circum. stances,
 The delegation was composed of Perry Thomas, pr. l.. F. Tysinger, Charles Mo. Dowell w. s. Britt, John Oppenheim, T C. Doughtie, F. B. Weeden. John tSevens and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Says He Will Exhaust Every Resource to Compel Re-
 spect for Law
KAHN CASE WILL BE
 PROBED TO BOTTOM
Governor Says That Prohibition Was Brought on State Heretofore by Political Activity of the
 Liquor Men
Fly HUGH W. ROBERTS

Montgomery, February 9-(Special.) ) It is reported in Montgomery that as q result of the action of Governor O'Neal in reference to the sensational charges emanating from Goshen. in Pike county, that there has occurred "a serious split in the liquor forces which insures the return of prohibition at the time of the next regular session of the legislature"
 The intiWation, carefully yelled, is that the wholesale liquor dealers have withdrawn their support from Governor O'Neal and his administration. The gov ernor is not aware that. his adminis- tration has ever been upholstered by the wholesale liquor dealers, and if, as is stated, they have become enraged because of his action in the case ot Harry Kahn, he is not at all dis pleased. He said this afternoon:
 Prohibition obtained in Alabama some time ago on account of the ac- tivity of liquor dealers. These men got into politics and attempted to run rough shod over the people of the state As result, the people arose and knocked them into cooked hats.
 "I have heard that several wholesale dealers have been active this year in an effort to obtain a monopoly, or, al least a control. over the liquor business done in Alabama. Of course, but one case has been reported to me in such shape that l was warranted in taking action. In that case, however. if the charges are upheld, I will make every effort to send the guilty man or men to the penitentiary. 1 will exhause every resource of the state in an effort to teach the liquor dealers that simply because local option is established they shall not lose respect for the law and respect for the other elements of society.
 T do not know in advance, of course, concerning the Kahn case. But if it is proved that he is guilty of attempting to bribe the excise commissioners of Pike county, I will make every effort to have him properly punished. If either of the commissioners is guilty of having re- ton in his case also. The law must be respected in Alabama, and until the deal CTS in liquor are made to understand this fact, there will never be a moments rest from political agitation of the most hurt ful variety.
 'The excise commissioners of Pike county will appear before me tomorrow. The warrant sworn out against Kahn will be served as soon as he reaches Alabama again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
SLIGHT INCREASE
 IN JObb|NG LINES Weather West and North
 west Hampers Statesmen COTTON GOODS PRIMER Pig Iron Production Increased Slight
Pig Iron Production Increased Slight ly During January-Orders for Rails Aggregate Fair Ton
 nage-Shipbuilding Active

New York, February s.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Though trade lacks snap and is devoid of uniformity, the undercurrents are In the direction of slow but steady expan- sion. The week has brought forth . further slight increase in jobbing and manufacturing lines and while some cen ters, particularly those situated in the south, note the prevalence of unsatisfac- tory conditions, lighter orders and poorer prospects than at this time last year, the fact is that trade in the leading western and eastern dry goods markets has inn proved
 Cotton goods are firmer all around, job bers are doing more and they in turn are making heavier purchases, but the retail dealer as a general rule, appears to nave assumed the role of consistent conserva- tive Cotton yarns are more active worsted yarns are very firm, sales or wool make up a fair volume, but milli- nery. while in good demand. does not present a very favorable comparison With last year. Groceries and drugs are in better request.
 Cold weather west and northwest has Ihampered salesmen in getting about ana as a general proposition road orders are hardly on par with those of last year On the other hand the low temperatures have helped retail trade in heavy wear ing apparel, and the prolonged cold spell has aided such purveyors to empty their shelves of winter goods. Spring displays are now under way, but 1t is too early as vet to expect much results.
 Business failures for the week ending February 8 in the United States were 323 against SIP last week, 291 In the like week of 1911, 249 in 1910, 211 in 1909 and 326 in 19OS Business failures for the week in Canada number 26. which compares with 3i last week and 47 in the like week or last year.
 Wheat. including flour exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending February 8, aggregated 3,sl6,- 45S bushels, against 3157,4 469 last week, and 2,274291 this week last year. For the 32 weeks ending February 8. exports are 1O3. .4s1, 1925 bushels, against 7o,4i4,2U In the like period last year. Corn exports TOT the week are ,4S2,04s' bushels, against 964 080 la st week. and 254l.917 in 1911. For the 32 weeks ending February B, corn ex- ports are 22, ,477,372 bushels, against 2ol26,- 130 last year.