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The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
MERCURY AT 8 BELOW;
NO LETUP IN SIGHT

The coal beavers and the ash car
rfers are still on the job.
The man OF the house who spends
most of his evenings poking at the
furnace and shoveling In coal and an
hour Friday evening or early Saturday
morning on a dog trot to the alley
gate with the ashes for the man in
the dusty overals and the picturesque
vocabulary who comes now and anon
and loads them onto his "equipage.
may Just as well put on a cheerful
grin for there Is TO be no respite In
the labors Of the Knights and Sons
OF the Grand Order OF the Coal Bin
and The Ash Basket.
Official Weather Forecaster Nor
man 3. Conger with a voice too
genial for them icy woids" told The
Times Friday that Detroit and vicin-
ity" will remain In the clutches OF
zero temperatures "for the present"
Continued cold and fair except per
hans for light snow furries is the out
look" said he. THE mercury viii be
around the zero mark or below IT
Friday night and the low tempera-
lures will hold over Saturday"
The official thermometer in Uncle
Sans weather Office Friday morning,
at Z o'clock, registered 3 degrees be-
low zero and at noon the mercury had
climbed up to only 5 degrees above
zero.
These figures in our office mean
few degrees colder on the street, no
doubt" said Mr.. Conger.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
WILSON SENTIMENT STRONG
At KALAMAZOO MEETING
Prominent Democrats Will Meet
in That City to Discuss
Situation q

KALAMAZOO. Mich, Feb. "a
meeting OF Michigan Democrats Is TO
be held here this afternoon and II is
declared, IL will mean the organiza-
tion OF a state wide movement for the
Endorsement OF Woodrow Wilson for
the Democratic nomination for presi-
dent.
The meeting was called, presum-
ably, for an expression OF opinion on
Democracy in general. but those who
nave gathered announce that Wilson
must be indorsed.
The Kalamazoo Democrats, how
ever, are not in favor of such prop
>osition, and before the meeting gets
well under way, there will probably
be lively scrap. In this section OF
the state Democrats are against in
dorsing any candidates for president.
The sentiment, however, is strongly
Wilson. and he would probably receive
the Endorsement of individual mem.
bers. Practically all Of the leading
Democrats OF this section OF the state
are expected to be present, but Just
who they are cannot be stated. The
trains are late, and the members are
slow in getting here.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
COLORED WOMAN ASKS
WARRANT FOR TEACHER
Mrs. Anna Butler Says Principal
Lomprey, of Bishop Ungraded
School, Attacked Her

Alleging that Principal f. w. Lom-
prey. of the Bishop ungraded school.
had discriminated against her two
boys, and-had attacked her and torn
her coat when she went to protest
about II Mrs. Anna Butter. cofored.
lesiding at Ne. 289 Brady ST., made ap-
plication for warrant for Lomprey's
arrest, on a charge of assault ani
battery. and precipitated a lively
scene In Justice STEMS Office Friday
morning.
Lomprey had been notified to come
In and answer the woman's charges.
She exhibited her town coat, and
claimed To have been roughly handled
by the principal. He claimed that she
had started trouble as soon as she
entered his Office, and was aided and
ahetted by her 14-year-old son, Fred,
who hurled an ink bottle against the
principals head with good effect,
while Lomprey was attempting TO
eject Mrs. Butler from his office.
Mrs. Butler has eight children. and
says that her Strengthened circum-
stances, and other circumstances over
which she has no control, caused he-
boys TO be tardy and absent on fire.
ouent occasions. She charges that
Lomprey took dislike to the boys,
and used their enforced absence as a
pretext for efforts to get fid OF them.
He wanted to send the boys TO the IN
drstrial school, which aroused their
mothers ire, and she called on him.
She says that the absence abous
which he protested, was due to the
fact that she feared the boys had
and kept them home She
denies starting trouble. but alleges
that Principal bomprey attached her.
Justice Stein took the matter under
edyisement, without so far issuing a
warrant. and will announce his de-
cision. Saturday morning, after In
further.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
O'BRIEN JUST CAN'T
MAKE HIS HANDS BEHAVE

Thomas O'Brien, just out of the
workhouse after serving a term for
begging, called at the central station,
Thursday, to get 80 cents, property" !"
that was taken from him at the time
of his arrest While there, he slipped
a pair of shears from the lieutenant's
desk, unobserved, and put them in his
pocket. officers looked high and low
for the shears, but could find no trace
CT them. Friday night, G'Brien was
brought in again on another begging
charge. When he was searched, the
missing shears were found. O'Brien
went to the workhouse for 80 days
more, Friday.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
RROGRESSIVES IN BOTH
PARTIES ARE STRONG FOR
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
Gov. Osborn Would Make Big
Hit by Calling Special Ses-
sion To Enact Law
MEANS RULE BY PEOPLE
Objection Comes Only From
Rusty Reactionary Machines
Afraid To Trust Voters

Who wants the presidential prim-
ary In Michigan and wants II by the
special session route in time for use
this year?
The Republican progressives want
II. The Democratic proLressives
want l.. The men who do most or
the voting want IL.
Who doesn't want the presidential
primary this year, or any other year.
for that matter, and Is trying to hatch
a flock of excuses In opposition to
the popular proposition?
The machine regular In both parties
of course.
The Times has been listening for
the rumblings OF public sentiment
and is convinced that Gov. Osborn
will not have an error marked against
him on the peoples score board II he
will issue the special session call.
1t seems TO be the consensus or
opinion among the progressives or
both parties that the presidential
primary is the only method OF af-
fording the people a real choice and
voice in the selection of the head OF
the nation.
s. w. Beakes, of Ann Arbor, secre-
tary of the Woodrow Wilson Demo
cratic League, expressed himself to
Fhe Times as emphatically in favor
of the proposed presidential primary
iaw.
The Wilson Democrats of the state
are all In favor OF a presidential prim-
1ry as giving the best expression or
what the people themselves really
want" said Mr.. Beakes. 1--WE feel
tfat IL a majority OF the Democrats
OF the state want any particular can
didate, they should be allowed to reg
lister their choice, and the delegates
to the national convention should
represent the views OF the majorit
Upon being asked as to the legality
" the prospective special session
residential primary measure, Mr..
Beakes replied:
II have heard objections to the
shortness of time intervening be-
tween the end of the legislative ses.
lion and the time when the primary
election must be called, but those OBJ
jections are all predicated uI,on the
'act that the length Of time OF notice
VI the primary election must be te
time designated In the present prim-
ary law. We have no presidential
primary law now and II the legisla-
'uro should pass one II could ve
easily provide for holding the prim-
ary this year on shorter notice than
IS provided for the state primary.
"Of course we Wilson Democrats
Continued ON Pare Eleven.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
DRAWS GRAPHIC PICTURE
OF SQUALOR AT STEEL
MILLS At HOMESTEAD
Sunshine Seldom Penetrates
Fairgrounds of Slav Chill
dren," Says Miss Byington
LABORERS' WAGES MEAGRE
Sixty-five Per Cent of Workers
Must Support Families on
$10.50 a Week

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a graphic
picture OF the "other side" OF the
steer industry pitiful story Of
squolor In which she said the cheap
foreign laborer lives and raises his
family was given to the Stanley in
vestigating committee today by Miss
M. +. Byington, q Pittsburgh social
survey worker. She related her ex-
periences among steel laborers at
Homestead, Pa, during the winter OF
1907-0S.
Down in the shadow OF the clang-
ing steel mills, in the smoke and
CRIME of industrial hubbub, the tiny
whitefaced slave children pursue
their joyless playing In filthy court
yards where sunshine seldom pene-
trates the thick black smoke that
hangs between the red brick walls"
she said
"Old-young, bent, disease-stricken
women spend their days In dirty,
dowless and unventilated. Three,
four, or even five people often sleep
I'm the same room. | have even seen
four double beds in room, II by IA
feet.2
The witness showed tables of the
expenses of 80 families of workers at
Homestead, kept for her by the
housewives.
my Investigations have shown"
said Miss Byington, that II Is i'm
possible to maintain normal stan
dard OF living on less than s15 week.
At present So per cent of the en-
ployes of the Homestead plant are
day laborers who are paid about
$10.50 a week"
The family of steel worker who
received less than $12 a week, spent
its income as follows:
Rent. s1.SS; food, $4.16; clothing,
$.94 furniture, sos; fuel $.3S;, insur-
ance, $40; miscellaneous. $.92.
Attorney Reed was much exercised
over Miss Byington's account and he
wanted Chairman Stanley TO ask the
witness as to conditions in the plants
OF concerns other than the steel cor
Peratfon.
Compared to the ideal. wen ad.
nit" he said, that these conditions
look bad. But compared TO our COM
petitors they are better than the aver
age"
The committee decided that Presi-
dent Oakley, of the Alabama state
convict board, and President White,
OF the United Mine Workers of
America, shall testify before the COM
mittee hears James j. Hill, the rail-
roa6 king, who will take the stand
OF Monday, according TO the present
program.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
SAYS BuHRER TRIED TO
PROTECT SLOT MACHINE
MEN AND OTHER EVIL DOERS
Prosecutor Shepherd Attacks
Auditor in Hot Statement But
Declines To Sign 1t
COWARD" CRIES CHARLIE
Squabble Between Picturesque
Pair Of County Officials
Fairly Sizzles

He Is coward; knew he wouldn't
sign L.: he was afraid to-" shouted
Auditor @. A. Buhrer, Friday morning
when Prosecutor Shepherd refused TO
sign red-hot statement he mad made
attacking the auditor.
That shows the kind OF a four
fiusher he is." Mr.. Buhrer declared.
Had he signed that statement
would then have called upon him to
prove II, and he would have found
himself In q pretty pickle. He knew
he made himself liable. as he cannot
prove q single one OF the charges he
brings against me-"
The statement referred to was hand.
ed out by Mr.. Shepherd early Friday
morning. and is only another chapter
in the latest fight which started,
Thursday, between Mr.. Shepherd ana
Mr.. Buhrer when the latter refused to
allow bill for $5 for society blue
look" which the prosecutor had or
dered.
The statement was dictated by Mr.
Shepherd to the office stenographer
and copies were prepared for the news-
papers. The copies were then present
ei TO Mr.. Shepherd and he was asked
TO make any correction he desired. He
read the statement over carefully. and
announced that he wouldn't take back
A single word. The paper was then
AIKEN to Mr.. Buhrer. and after the lat
ter read Il, he had II sent to Mr.. Shep-
herd with the request that he sign
md date 1t. The prosecutor declined.
Following is Mr.. Shepherds state
ment as prepared and approved by
nim:
Soon after I took office / found
hat Charles Buhrer was very much
Continued ON rage Eleven.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
Joke" GIVES ZIELINSKI
STRENUOUS "a HOURS

Steven Zielinski, whose Joking"
remarks about attacks on women
caused -hfs-arrest as prowler
suspect. was released, after an in
vestigation, Friday morning. Zielinski
had had a strenuous "a hours as the
result of his remarks to fellow-em-
ployes In the Ford Motor Co. plant.
He was yanked out of the central
station, In mistake for John F. st.
Cyr, wanted in Saginaw for forgery
and was taken to Saginaw by an aged
deputy sheriff.
Then Detective Stenton was rushed
to Saginaw with st. .Cyr and brought
Zielinski back here.
Grief OF Detectives Palmer is salts
fed that Zielinsli's perverted sense
of humor was his only offense, and
released him.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
BtIHTUB DEFENSE FIGHIS
HERCElY TO HAVE CASE (.
THROWN OUT OF COURT
Raises Jurisdiction Question.
Saying There Was No Conspir-
acy in Mt. Clemens Meeting
JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENT'
II He Holds With Defense. Prose
cution Fails as Far as This
Court Is Concerned
JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENT

The question OF Jurisdiction featured
lne Friday morning session OF the case
OF the United States goyernmeuf
against the so-called bathtub trust.
Nnlch Is charged with conspiracy III
forming a combination In restraint Sc
trade. Judge Alexis c.. Angel decid-
ed, Thursday morning. in oyerrulinr 4
motion OF the defense, that he had
jurisdiction so far as the new federal
act affected the redistricting OF court
boundaries. but he has yet to pass ON
The point concerning the place where
the alleged conspiracy took place. He
is now hearing arguments on the Ques-
ton In the absence OF the jury.
For the defense, Robert b. Homer
man. OF New York, maintains that IL
any conspiracy occurred. II took place
III the meeting Of the defendants In
New York. May 8, when they signed
agreements TO use a licensed device
In the manufacture OF bathtubs and
to be regulated by certain terms and
conditions affecting their trade.
There was absolutely no conspif-
acy on the part of the defendants in
their meetings In Mt. Clemens, which
preceded the meeting OF May s, in
New York." contended Mr.. Honeymau
in his argument to the court. What
they did In MT. Clemens was open ard
above board; they put everything
down In black and white. And what
Mr.. Wayman did in those meetings
in Mt. Clemens was to try to get the
manufacturers to take up the pro-
posed license agreement. The idea
that there was any conspiracy In cou-
nectlon with those transactions exist
only in the minds OF the people In
Washington. maintain that there
was no conspiracy prior to May 8, II
here was any at ALL"
Arguing for the government, Edwin
Continued on Page Ten.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
Fort Wayne Soldiers
Ready For Border Duty

Anticipation that United States
soldiers may again be sent to the
Mexican border has moved officers at
Fort Wayne TO have the Twenty-Sixth
infantry ready to entrain for that Sec
ton on short notice. A regiment at
Fort Brady (Sault Ste Marie), is also
said 10 be Ia readiness to go south.
Leaves of absence are limited at
Fort Wayne and other precautions
are being taken so there will be no
hitch should an order come from
Washington ordering the troops to
move
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
JOHN McKENNA HELD AS
SILK THIEF SUSPECT

Positively identified by Patrolman
Lawrence Maloney as the fugitive
who dropped bolt OF silk, stolen
) fFem- the Hunter & Hunter store,
when he was pursued by the officer,
shortly after the robbery. John Nc
Kenna;1 30 years old, OF No. 135 Sixth
ST., is held in the central station. lie
is an old offender, having long rec
ord OF robberies against him.
Detectives Baker, Horrigan and
Golden made the arrest, and are max
ing further Investigation, with the
expectation of tracing two big silk
robberies TO McKenna.
The Hunter & Hunter burglary oc-
Cured on Jan. 81, and about 500
worth OF silks were stolen. The tall
oring shop OF Joseph Starikon, a
short distance from the Hunter store,
was burglarized the night before.
about $1,000 worth of silks being
stolen.
A coat, left in the Starikoff shop by
the burglar, has been identified as
one given to McKenna's mother by a
man In the Majestic building, the -po-
lice say.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
LOUIS CANON NABBED
ON NON-SUPPORT CHARGE

Louis Canon, No. SO Michigan-ave.,
charged with failing to support his
wife and two small children, was ar
cd by Detectives Graus and Lem
ORD. Friday morning.
Mrs. Canon reported to the police
a month ago, that her husband had
left her without food or shelter for
her babies. and she and her children
were placed in an institution by the
police She later swUre out a warrant
asainst Canon. He says he has filed
a bill for divorce, and does not want
10 I've with her.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
MAN CAPTURED BY MRS.
LITTLE HELD FOR TRIAL

George Bakestraw, who was cap
tured by Mrs. Ada Little after he is
alleged to have sneaked Two dia-
mond rings and an opal ring from her
home, was examined by Justice, JET.
take the stand in his own defense.
Mrs. Littles story of her capture OF
Bakestraw. who had the goods" re-
suited in his being bound over to the
recorders court for trial.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
BABES BODY FOUND
HIDDEN IN BARN

The dead body OF newborn infan;
was found wrapped nan apron and
concealed in pile of shingles in the
barn in the rear OF No. -fS4 6tts-st.,
Friday morning The -Peiiee say that
the mother of the babe is Annie
Andrioshick, an unmarried girl living
al the above address. Coroner Rotch.
acher and the police are investigating
Whether the babe died from exposure
Is not known.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
THOS. j. AANKETELL
VISITS WASHINGTON
from a Special Correspondent.

From q Special Correspondent.l -
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.--Thomas J.
Anketell. of Detroit, a strong sup
porter of Gov. Woodrow Wilson, is in
Washington on his way 20 Florida
with -his-wite te-wheFe- -they-wfff spend
weeks. Mr.. Anketell took lunch with
Congressman Doremus and conferred
with him on political matters.
Mr.. Anketell also held lengthy con-
versations With National Democratic
Committeeman Edward O. Wood. of
Flint. and with Ray A. Garfield, OF
81. Clair, Mich. secretary Of the
Michigan Democratic state commit.
tee SCOTT.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
TELLS WHY COMPENSATION
ACT WAS HELD LEGAL

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 9.-The Ohio
supreme court today handed down ali
orinion showing on what grounds 1t
recently upheld the constitutionality
Of the workmens compensation act.
The court explains that the powers
granted under the act constitute a
valid exercise of police power; that II
does not deprive one OF property
rights without die process of law;
that the act does not clothe the state
liability board of awards with judicial
POWER, but makes II merely an admin.
istratire beard, and that X does not
make an arbitrary and unjust classl.
fication.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
CHINESE REBELS
RIDDLE FORTRESS

TEN TSIN, Feb. 9.--Under heavy
fire OF Republican artillery for more
than ten hours the imperial fortress
at Kaiping was riddled with shells to-
day. Fire broke out in many places
and Il was reported that the loyalist
commander had-bsAH- forced 10 hoist
= white flag.
Many officers were accused OF hav.
ing worked I'm cOiiusion with the
rebels. and they we're taken out and
shot during the bombardment.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
Socialist Leader Defeated.

BERLIN, Feb. 9.--August Bebel the
veteran Socialist leader, was today
ieTeated for the presidency OF the
Reichstag by Herr SPAIN, Catholic
Centrist, by majority of ten votes.
Phillip Sheideman, Socialist, was
elected vice-president OF the Reich
stag. The honor was given to the
Socialists because they composed the
second strongest arty-ia-tAe- -fower
house.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

COL GEORGE w. COCKTAILS.
The Builders and Traders Exchange
has secured Col. George w. Goethals,
who is In charge of the building OF 1ne
Panama canal, as the speaker for the
banquet OF that organization which
will be held In the Hotel Cadillac,
Thursday evening, Feb. 22. Col. Goe-
thals, who took up the stupendous pro-
iect and has carried II on successfully
after several civilian engineers had
failed, will talk on the building of the
canal, aud 1t Ia expected that he will
bring some exceedingly interesting
photographs, which will be shown by
stereopticon. 49,.
Congressman Frank Z. Dooremus.
through whose good Offices Col. Goe-
thals consented to come to Detroit,
will also speak. The banquet will be
open to members OF the exchange and
a limited number OF invited guests.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

spite OF his refusal to discuss the
alleged elopement of the young couple.
Is satisfied that Diehl has skipped with
his daughter. and that the two con-
spired to steal the proceeds OF checks
which Rosie was given to deposit in
a savings bank.
The local police have mailed the
pictures OF Rosie and Diehl TO the Chi.
Cago police.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
Myers SECURES WARRANT WIAlRE}R||AAANI
FOR E[OPING COUPLE
Charges Missing Daughter Rosie
and Chas. Diehl With Lar
ceny by Conversion

Joseph Myers. the Michigan-ave..
saloonkeeper whose 14-year-old daugh-
ter Rosie Is alleged TO have skipped
10 Chicago, with $136.76 OF her fathers
money, swore out warrant In police
court. Friday morning, charging Rosie
and Charles Diehl, her alleged affinity.
With larceny by conversion.
The warrant shows that Myers, In
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
The WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity; Friday night.
unsettled, probably with light snow
0urrte. and continued cold with zero
tcInperaturet Saturday, fairI moderate
norfheriy winds.
lower Michigsnt Light snow fur
rIes toniEhtt saturday, fair with rts-
Ing temperature I'm north portion,
northwest winds becoming light and
varisbIe.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
DIR. Frank Duroch.r, Ecor-e, Dies.

Ecorse health officer, died. THURSDAY
oNfning, after being ill OF bronchitis
only two days. lie was "a native OF
sandwich West township. Essex coun-
~, ont. lie is survived by his wife
and two children Dr. Ulysses Duroch-
or, OF Windsor, In q brother
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
FORMER MAYOR ADAM,
OF BUFFALO, DEAD

BUFFALO, n. ", Feb. 9.--John NJ
Adam, former mayor of Buffalo and
former head OF a big department store
which bears his name, died early to-
day from apoplexy. III
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

Two saloonkeepers Fined SIS Each.
Adam Jaglowicz and Otto Schumak-
er we're eacn fined s25 by Judge Phe-
Ian, Friday, for failing TO close their
saloons on sunday
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

CHARLES W. wAREEN a COMPANY.
society Stationery,
jewelers. Washington Arcade.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

one year ago today1 Highest tenn
pcrsture, 34i lowest. 1lg mean, 2ft
weather, partly cloudy with trace OF
snow.
sun sets today AT lis! y. M, and will
rise Saturday sf 6t55 a. M.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09
DEPoSITORS OF JENNEY'S
BANK TO HOLD MEETING

CORUNNA, Mich, Feb. 9.--The de-
rositors OF e. Bert Jenneys private
bank at Lennon will hold meeting
tomorrow to decide whether the hold
iDgs shall he sold to another bank n
that village.
The shortage in the Jenney bank Is
new estimated at $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

EXPRESSING ASo BAGGAGE.
unip or Ctfy II.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

Commercial Credit Co. Rstips..
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

xEssrSaER--aAIs OR oITY-sso.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-09

These figures in our office mean
few degrees colder on the street, no
doubt" said Mr.. Conger.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-02-06
THINK TOO MUCH OF MONEY
Many Persons Lose Chance Of Happy
Marriage by E%xagaersting the
Value of Wealth.

Scores Of people lose their chances
Of being happily married through max.
ing an unnecessary obstacle Of mon
ey. The importance Of it is often ex-
aggerated. Many q man hesitates to
propose to q girl because of his small
income. Very often much misery, mis-
understanding, and tangled lives result
from the silence. More unfortunate
love Affairs are tho result of what has
not been said than Of spoken words.
When q nan has q small. sure in
come. and q prospect Of increase,
there is no legitimate reason for his
not speaking Of his love; NO reason.
for that matter. to prevent marriage.
People are so desperately afraid.
though, Of beginning married life In =
small way. They fear the sacrifices
which they will be called upon to make
% the criticism to which they will
be subjected. Many years of happi-
ness are lost In this way. It 10 such
. mistake fer young people to want to
start marriage In the state that their
parents are erding 1t.
To delay marriage until . "comfor-
table" income 10 available Is to prove
something lacking in tho love.-An-
swers.