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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
MARX SEES BANK
TRUST; WILL TRY
TO BREAK IT UP
Will Endeavor to Have Interest
Rate on City Deposits
Raised
EASTERN CITIES GET
CONSIDERABLY MORE
Pittsburgh Receives Over Three
Per Cent, While Detroit
Rate Is Two

Mayorelect Oscar B. Marx believes
there is a combination among the
banks in Detroit which keeps down
the rate OF interest the city receives
for its deposits Mr. Marx was in
conference with City Controller Heine-
man, for a long time. Tuesday, during
which the subject was discussed very
thoroughly and the mayor-elect made
II known that he intends TO devote
his personal attention 70 the matter
OF getting a better rate OF interest.
That he will have some difficulty is
conceded by city officials. who declare
that ii is almost impossible 10 break
up the combination unless Detroit
wishes to deposit its funds in the
banks OF other cities.
II was the first step on the part o.
Mr.. Marx TO make practical use OF
Information gained on his trip TO the
eastern cities. lie produced a table
showing that the banks of Pittsburgh
pay that city an average OF more than
three per cent for the city deposits.
In one instance the rate going as high
as 3.S per cent. In Detroit, the city
receives only two per cent for its az
tive accounts. except in the case OF
the National Bank OF Commerce,
which pays 225 per cent. The city
receives 250 per cent for the mac
tive or sinking fund deposits.
II think Detroit is getting too little
interest for its deposits, said Mr..
MARI.
After talking the subject over with
Mr.. Marx. Controller Heineman said
TO The Times:
There is no doubt about there be-
ing a combination among the banks
which keeps down the rate OF inter
est in this city The city treasurer
who has charge OF the deposits. how
ever. has tried his best 10 get high
er rate. There is only one alterna'
tive, TO accept the rate the local banks
decide TO paw, or deposit the money
outside the city. something which
would not be dome"
How do you account for the high
rate OF interest Pittsburgh receives In
comparison with Detroit" he was
asked,
There are more banks in Pitts
CONTINUED on Page Eleven
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
CHANCEOF VENUE
ORDER WILL NOT
Be RESCINDED
Judge Phelan Says Graft Cases
Will Be Transferred Unless
Supreme Court Intervenes
FORMAL DECISION WILL
BE MADE DECEMBER 81
Grants Delay to Permit Defense
to Gather Affidavits for Use
in Higher Tribunal

Judge Phelan frankly informed the
attorneys for the accused aldermen,
Wednesday morning, that their plea
TO him TO vacate his order, changing
the venue OF the aldermanic graft
cases TO Mt. Clemens, was going TO be
futile, and would have TO be taken 10
the supreme court II they wanted any
action on the matter.
That was the net result OF the
much-advertised appearance OF the
legal phalanx which has been holding
conferences, marshalling forces, plan
ming action, and getting affidavits "a
prevent the removal OF the aldermen
from their homes, friends, and the
scenes OF their triumphs and failures
for trial on the charge OF grating
In the words OF the prophet, they
walked right In and turned around and
walked right out again"
Meanwhile the automatic ozone
machine that groans noisily and pours
smell like escaping coal gas into
Judge Phelans court room, worked
overtime furnishing oxygen for the
lungs and linguals OF the learned
brethren. Delay was the subject OF
the discussion Pro, az 10 the de
Tense con. as to the prosecution
Which means only for and against
delay Con was the general topic
for both sides
In the crucial point OF the whole
long winded conference that went e
a draw In the shape OF an adjourn
ment until Dec n Judge Phelan re-
(COntlnued ON Page Eleven
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
DETROIT STANDS
IN FRONT RANK
OF PROSPERITY
Big Holiday Trade Reported,
Work Plentiful, Conditions
Generally Satisfactory
BANK CLEARINGS SHOW
STEADY INCREASE
Savings Accounts Grow, Too,
and Manufacturing Plants
Show Big Expansion

Santa Claus will find Detroit one
or the most prosperous cities In the
country when he comes 10 make his
annual visit here In a couple OF weeks.
Every indication points TO general
prosperity in the city, and there are
likely TO be fewer people who are un,
able to enjoy the holiday cheer in De
troit than there will be In the other
cities OF the United States.
Retailers are reporting a big holt
day trade, which is one OF the best
signs that there Is plenty OF money
available for Christmas. This trade
has It's effect, OF course, upon the
Wholesale and manufacturing lines and
goes all the way back TO the workmen
This has been very prosperous
year in Detroit. Bank clearings, which
are the best barometer OF general
trade. have shown a steady increase
and II Is expected that the total for
the year will run up 10 3l.lOO 900 as
compared with $3.50 for 1911. Saw
ings deposits have been growing in
all Detroit banks. and the recent bank
call showed a gain of $1.JJ0, 900 over
the totals OF the previous call about
three months before The gain for
luc gCdl VIII ne WEI Sb,vVVsVVV.
The recent bank statement also
showed that commercial deposits have
been withdrawn recently TO provide
for extensions in business and for the
handling OF a larger trade. The com
mercial deposits were down more than
100000 between the two calls, and
the larger part Of this money has
gone into the expansion OF business
enterprises of every sort throughout
the city.
The manufacturing plants are gen.
orally busy though a few OF them
have cut down little over the end OF
the year TO get squared away for a
bigger BUSINESS next season. There
are very few idle workmen in the city
for the present time OF the year. when
tCoafInued on Page ThreeD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
SOME PULL"

is also considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF
consolidating the boiler inspectors Of
flee with that of the building depart
ment
From what | have read II seems
obvious that improvement is needed
in the building department" said Mr.
Marx. Il am for more efficiency IN
that department TO the end that the
lives OF workmen employed in erect
ing new buildings as well as those
who occupy them when completed
will be protected. The building de
partment and the boiler inspection de
partment might be consolidated with
the saving OF expense.
One OF the first appointments Mr.
Marx will have TO make Is that OF 8
secretary for himself. There are many
applicants for the job. but II Is saio
that Marvin Smith stands the besi
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
BATTLE CREEK
WOMAN SHOOTS
EX-DETROITER
August Sandusky Dying From
Bullet Wounds Inflicted by
Mary Pitsford
WOMAN CLAIMS HE
ATTEMPTED AN ASSAULT
Coming From Detroit, Former
Sweetheart of Man Fig
ures in Tragedy

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Dec. IL
August Sandusky, As years old, re-
Gently moving TO Battle Creek from
Detroit, was fatally shot this forenoon
by Mrs Mary Pitsford. his attractive
young housekeeper. She says he at
tempted. to assault her Three bull
lets were imbedde in his body and
he is dying at Nichols hspital
Although the police were so certain
that she acted in self-defense, that
they did not arrest her this morning,
Mrs. Pitsford was placed under sur.
VIGILANCE this afternoon. to be charged
With responsibility for the death OF
Sandusky. The charge will probably
be no more than 'manslaughter, but
nothing will be done until Sandusky
dies. probably before night
Sandusky came here from Detroit
(No. 1915 Michigan-ave.), last JULY
and became a boarder at Mrs. Pits
lords home. He suggested later tina
she be his housekeeper, and later tina
they buy a home together on the in
stallment plan, purely as a bushes
proposition. She agreed to this al
rangement. Advances by Sandusk
caused the woman TO keep revolve
under her pillow.
Learning that Sandusky's formt
yweetheaTt, a Detroit woman, va
soping here TO live. and knowing ths
Sandusky was not keeping up his col
sract for purchasing the home, Mr.
Pitsford approached him on the ma
.er this morning and quarrel followe
Sandusky seized small ironin
board, and Mrs. Pitsfrd fed upstair
trying TO reach her room. Sandusk
overlook her and struggle followe,
The woman broke loose and Teachin
her room, seized the pistol. Sandu
ky's last rush was met with three bu
lets, two OF which hit him, one plougl
Ing through his brain. II Is woun
beyond medical skill 10 cure MIR
Pitsford Is thoroughly respectable. a,
cording 10 her present and formc
nelghbors. while Sandusky's ow
mother. Mrs Louisa Sandusky. VIII
lived with him in Detroit confirm
the woman's story OF how her life an
honor were IN DANCER
Mrs sandusky ~ ~ years old Sai
dnskv was employed here as a nigh
watchman.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
Asks That Self and Sisters BE
Remembered by Santa
Claus at Christmas
THE FORGOTTEN CLUB FUND,

Eddie" Barnett, alderman-elect OF
the Third ward, strolled into the city
treasurer's office, Tuesday afternoon.
20 collect IS for recent special meet
ing OF the board OF estimates, OF which
he Is a member,
Il guess | will give that TO some
kids for Christmas he said. finger
ing the money. Tom MAYS Forgot
ten club has got the right idea. |
want the club TO distribute this money
az IL thinks best"
Letters galore are coming to The
Times from the city and all parts OF
Michigan containing donations TO the
Forgotten club. Many OF the dona-
tions are small. but they are given IN
cheerful spirit and with the warm
hearted intent Of assisting some poor
children on Christmas morning. The
IContinued on Page Three
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
DETROIT DYNAMITE
WITNESS ARRESTED

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Dec. ll.-Per-
Jury was charged against William IL.
Quigley. union carpenter, of Detroit
Mich. who was defense witness In
the dynamite conspiracy trial, today,
and he vas placed in the custody OF
the federal marshal until bond could
be fixed.
Quigley lives at No Pa Harrison
ave. lie was formerly agent OF the
carpenters union.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

Sensational raids on five alleged
bucket shops were made on Prosecu
tor Shepherds orders, Wednesday
afternoon, when the managers, oper-
ators and "maxkers" from each shop
we're taken into custody. All custom
ers present in each of the shops when
the raids were made, were also placed
under arrest, and marched away
under police guard TO the prosecutor 9
ONCE.
The ofices raided were those OF e.
B. Cook az Co., No. 80 Griswold-st. )
Joseph Robinson & o., No. SS NC
Graw building; H. f. Valdez q Co.
No. 3 McGraw building; c. A. Bray q
Co., Dean building, and J. M. Stons
q Co., No. 9 Hodges building.
One Man Makes Escape.
When Detective High and Assistant
Prosecutor Fitzpatrick marched into
Valdez & Co.'S ONCE, and placed IA
customers and the management unoer
arrest, one man, painter named wat.
son. escaped through window, ana
climbed 10 feet along 12-inch ledge
to an adjoining office. The ledge was
two stories above the ground.
That was the only attempt at es-
cape reported, and II was successful,
In all OF the other places the man
ayers, operators and customers were
indignant at being arrested, and de-
manded TO see warrants. In each case
the officers showed their badges as
their authority and rnat proved sur
ficient
All the prisoners were marched
along like jury going to lunch.
Then the auto patrols were dispatch
ed to pick up the spells OF war, con,
sfsting OF the papers and records OF
each firm, seized by the assistant
prosecutors who figured In the raids.
In each case the telegraph wires
were cut, the tickers seized and all
papers and records also taken.
Managers, operators and markers
were locked up. while the patrons
were interviewed in the prosecutor
ONCE, their names and addresses TAX
en-. also statements OF their dealings
and they were then released.
They will be summoned as witness
es before the grand Jury, If Prosecutor
IContInued on PAGE Fem
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
MARX PLANS TO
.MERCEDEPARTMENTS
Thinks Building Board and
Boiler Inspectors Office
Could Be United

Mayor-elect Marx said, Wednesday,
that one OF the first improvements he
will seek to bring about in municipal
affairs on taking office will be to es-
tablish the department of buildings
on more efficient basis. Mr.. Marx
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
w. A. KERR TAKES NEW
CHURCH POSITION

William A. Kerr for several years
past baritone soloist In the Wood.
ward-ave. Baptist church. has resign
ed that position TO accept similar
post with the Jeffersonave. Prcsby-
terrain church quartet OF which Dr
Francis n Greusel is. director and
tenor salnisi Mr. Kerr WAS the only
singer left In the Woodward-ave
Baptist church of group of singers
who had been there Tor many years
until general designations took pace
tnis summed, Charles O. Smith, who
has been member OF St Pauls cathe-
dral c!,", - the new tenor OF the
Woodward.ave Baptist. but the other
positions in the quartet have not been
filed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
THE WEATHER

For Detroit and Vicinityi Mednes-
day night, fart colderi Thursday, fair,
continued colds moderate westerly
winds.
For Iower MIchIRaRi Fair tonight
and TharsdayT C0tdPr Tn the south por-
tion tonight.
Por the Z pper Lakes Moderate west
and northwest wtndst geurraIiy faIr
vcnther tonight nnd Thursday.
For the Lower Lakes Moderate west
NIpd.t generally fair weather toniR ht
ana Thursday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

william Campbell. BEDFORD, tainted
while sitting Juror in ttdgr
H1lly's court, Wednesday morning Re-
storatives were administered TO him
and he soon rallied. lie was too sick
10 resume his court duties, however.
and was removed TO his home The hot
and heavy air In the court room Is
thought 20 have been the cause OF his
col14pNe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

flns. scar aGo today HtRheEt fens-
peratare, ST. lowest, tOg mean, a.,
cloudy skies with rain during the day
apsountinG 60 - of an Inch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
c..,... vic Win De.ertion.

Eoward Young is suing his wire lua
for divorce on tn eground or desertloh,
which occurred. he says, seven yeat
ago The couple were married IN l''V
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
Managers and Employees Held,
But Patrons of Places Are
Soon Released
RAID TAKES PLACE ON
PROSECUTORS ORDER
Grand Jury Will BE Asked to
Probe Matter and Return
Indictments

Those who had been registered
In police headquarters up to 1850
Wednesday afternoon, In eonnee-
ton with the bucket shop raids
we're:
Joseph Robinson, broker, So,
No. 500 commonwealth-ave.
Murray L. Cook, tsiegrapher, ~,
No. $50 Bagg-st.
Jay Rldout, clerk, So, No sss
Humboldt-ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11
Rnnd owe. s22, 900 in Taxes.

LANSING. Mich.. Dec il.-Nharging
that taxes amounting TO s22.sto.1f due
the state have not been paid by the
Traverse city Leelanaup K danistique
railroad the Grand Rapids a. Indiana.
interested fin the road and the Union
Trust Co. OF Detroit have been made
defendants in suit 10 recover brought
i'm the circuit court The action was
brought by Auditor-General O. h. Full
Ter In 1907 the trust company secured
A blanket mortgage on the property
and since has acted as trustee Fan =
ure 10 pay taxes and interest dates
back several years
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

show OF those mentioned 10 date. Mr..
Marx says he has not yet selected the
man.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

Dob Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co. 10 John H-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-11

Mrs. sandusky IN ~ years old Safr-
hnskv was employed here as a night
watchman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28

We quote below list of goods of special interest at
the Lenten and of value for future reference.
Tall cans Red Alaska Salmon Zoe; three for 55c
Imperial Red Salmon, pound fiat Zoe
Heather Bell Salmon. flat cans, each 27c
Columbia River Salmon, pound flat 25c
Tall and fiat of Pink Salmon, per can l5c
Special prices on dozen lots
Imported Kippered Herring per can l5c
Grab Meats, pound cans 35c
Clans Gold Label Brand. two cans for IS
CLAIMS (Burnham's), toe; three cans for 25c
Burnham's Clam Chowder, small size. three 25c
Burnham's Clam Chowder, large size, two Csc
Shrmps, Sunbeam Brand each lOc
Smoked Herring or Bouillon. each l5c
Lobsters, Sunbeam Brand per can Soc
Lobster Meat in glass, waste 35c
Anchoves, large cans, each Zoe
Marinated Sardines in cans, each 15c
SardineS. American pack six cans for Csc
Sardnes imported goods, cans for Csc
Sardnes P. 81 c. Brand, per can tSc to Doc
Spaghetti, Italian sauce, in 1Oc and l5c
Campbells Soups all kinds, three for 25c
Curtice Brothers Blue Label Soups, per can 25c
German Soup Pea Bean and LentiI, each l0c
Helms Vegetarian Baked Beans, no pork lOc
Spinach, large cans each l5c
Dandeons, Wcbser's Brand each ISc
Asparagus Tips (no waste), per can Zoe
Herrings boned and skinned, in glass tumblers l0c
Salt Herring per pound O7c
Salt Mackercl, per pound TIC
Goldfish one pound backs per pound 15c
Goldfish one pound boxes per pound nc
Goldfish three-pound boxes fancy 55c
Cod Flakes in tins, each l0c
Sauer Kraut per pound. l0c; three pounds for 25c
Strictly Fresh Eggs. per dozen 3oc
Fancy Select Oysters fresh daily
F. .. LADD COMPANY .
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28

Lykelinen, new cloth at Abbott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
NOTES FROM THE NURSES, HOME.

Mrs Christina Henry went to-day to
Williamstown to care for kimball Mar.
tin.
Mrs Sadie Cowles is at George Rich.
ardson's, caring for Mrs. Richardson
who is Ill.,
Miss Margaret MeGrath. r. n. is nurs.
ing the family Of DIR. Watson at vii
Jamestown.
Miss Elizabeth CofTey returned to the
home to-day from her case at the Fair
View farm.
Miss Susanna Harvey is caring for
Mrs. Ben Cook of North Seminary street
who has been i'll for some time.
Miss Margaret Rock, r. ~, who has
been caring for Mrs. Dafline of Church
street for the past week. went TO Wash
ington to-day on a pneumonia case fn
Dr. Hutchinson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

Benjamin Friedland of Johnston, n. H..
was among the business visitors in the
city to-day.
City Auction Rooms is the place to
buy all kinds Of household goods at
low prices.
A regular meeting of the L. A.,
A. O. H., viii be held Wednesday even
ing at 1880.
s. Z. Hinsdale, the apple man from
Charlotte, is in the city for a few days,
buying hay.
a few pairs of men and ladies' snow
shoes to close out at reduced prices
Eastman Brothers.
r. G. Robinson left yesterday after
noon on business trip through the
northern part OF the state.
We have one more piano to be sold 20
the highest bidder Saturday evening at
$3.50 at City Auction Rooms
Charles IT, Wishart, secretary of the
Granite Manufacturers association, was
business visitor in Mortified to-day.
William Rose of Maple avenue is TAX
ing few days vacation from his du-
ties at the Harrison Granite Co.'s plant
Mrs w. G.. Troup is moving her
household goods from the Gilmore house
into the Frank Danforth house. so called.
on the Montpelier road.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Tilden moved
their household goods to Barre yester-
day and are to make their home with
their son, Arthur.-Northfield News.
Mary Helena, the infant daughter Of
John Sheehen of Grantevlle, died Mon.
day night The funeral was held in the
Catholic church at Graniteville to-day
with interment in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Taylor. who
have been visiting in Burlington the
past few weeks, arrived in the city this
morning for rs hort stay with relatives
before leaving for their home in Wal
tl:am, Mass.
The Adelphi quartet, which this even
ing sings in the opera house, received the
following notice by the Boston Globe:
"The exercises were interspersed with
music by the Adelphi male quartet.
which made a great hit This concert
closes the course provided by the civic
federation. The program appears in an
other column.
Guests registered at the City hotel
yesterday and to-day were as follows:
r. H. Hazard, New York City; William
Brady, New York City; J. II. Pillsbury,
Boston; A. @. Palmer, Burlington; J. L.
Fulton. White River Junction; II. ".
IIeidler, Boston, Mr., and Mrs Leeds, +.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase, Randolph; J. j..
MeCabe, Washington, d. C.; + +. Frieni- |
err, West Burke; II. p. Hinman, Orange. /
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
CITY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Peter Walstrom, who was operat-
ed upon at the City hospital, went to
her home on Essex street this after
noon.
Miss Doris Hovey, nurse at the City
hospital. was called TO her home in
Ways Mills, p, G.. because of the seri-
Gus illness Of her mother
The Metropolitan Life Insurance COM
pany has made arrangements with the
City hospital to supply nurses for dis
triet work among its industrial policy
holders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Adelphi Male Quartet Program.

The following is the program by the
Adelphi male quartet Of Boston at the
Barre opera house Wednesday, February
IS:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Insurance That Insures.
80 Johnson street, Barre, VT.

80 johnson street, Barre, VT.
Feb 2G, 1912
To Whom 1t May Concern:
| have just recovered from an attack
of pneumonia that laid me aside from
my work for forty days, resuming work
to-day. ] carry policy with the Frank
fort Accident Insurance company, costing
81 90 a month. On February 81 through
their local agent, James Ramage, n
Park street, the company paid me S46.66.
thoroughly appreciate the prompt
and generous settlement of my claim ard
heartily commend the Frankfort com.
pany TO anyone who wants insurance
that insures.
Frederick Haskell, granite cutter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
TALK OF THE TOWN

c. O, AveriH will conduct his dancing
school six more lessons beginning next
Wednesday night. The lessons viii be-
gin at 1880 o'clock, followed by social
dance after . o'clock. Single persons
81 for the entire course. or SO per. cou-
pie.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Union Men. Attention.

Headquarters for the labor candidates
have been secured in the tool sharpeners'
hall, Nichols block, and will be open
from now to election day. All union
men are invited to be in attendance for
the purpose OF helping on checklist, etc.
Alex. Ironside, chairman,
ID. j. Sullivan, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
Chicken Pie Supper.

Chickeh-pie supper at the Presbyterian
church on Friday evening, March |, from
$50 to 1890 Admission, PC
Mcnu.--
Chicken pie Mashed potatoes
Pickles
Cabbage salad Hot rolls
Lemon pie Date pie
Cake
Tea Coffee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-02-28
A Bare Possibility

that thing may or may not be. is Just
cause for insurance. How necessary in
surance becomes where the event is GER
tain and only a question of time of its
occurrence National Life Insurance Co.
of Vermont S. S. Ballard, general
agent, Lawrence building, Montpelier, vt.