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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
ANALYSIS MAY SOLVE
MYSTERY IN MANS DEATH
Viscera of Thomas Major, Found
Dead Under Steps, Is Sent
To Ann Arbor

PORT HURON. Mich. Feb. 90
The police and sheriff's forces are
working on two theories regarding
tho finding OF Thomas Majors body
under the steps Of the Baptist church,
Wednesday afternoon. They are
murder and suicide. The police are
inclined to believe that Major COM
mitted suicide while Majors intimate
friends scout the superstition and de-
clare that he was murdered. A jury
of six men was this morning sworn
to make an official investigation into
the AFFAIR. Following the post-mor-
TEN, this morning, portions OF the
viscera were removed and sent to
Ann Arbor to be analysed.
The authorities are still endeavor.
ing TO locate the two men seen with
Major on Monday night last. The
police have not been able to locate
any of the money and valuables that
were missing from Majors clothes
when found.
A two-days' search for Thomas n.
Major, who disappeared mysteriously
Monday, resulted In the discovery
yesterday afternoon OF his body under
the steps of the First Baptist church.
Major was last seen alive when he
was escorted from the Family theater
In a semi-unconscious condition by
two unknown men. These men are
now being sought by the police, as ii
Is believed they can shed some light
on the affair,
Chief OF Police Marx Is OF the opin-
ion that Major ended his own life.
but his relatives will not accept this
theory, and declare he was the victim
Of foul play. The theory is also ad.
vanced that he may have been taken
Ill while going home in Monday
nights storm, and sought shelter un-
der the steps, where he died OF ex-
posture. Ii was discovered that Majors
watch, SIS in cash and which is known
TO have had, and a diamond pin were
missing.
Major had lived apart from his wife
since Christmas, and Monday he cali
e at her home and visited with his
little daughter, whom he kissed good
bye when he went away.
Major worked for many years IL. a
local clothing store, but sometime ago
invested all his savings In the picture
show business, which proved to be
unsuccessful, and he failed Since
then he has been employed in Police
Commissioner c. +, Mudford's cigar
store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
Oft PROMOTERS SAY
THEY'LL SUE FOR 100000
Elmer Glenn and George Pur-
chase Claim Imprisonment
Is Illegal

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Feb. ga
joke on thke law department OF lne
University OF Michigan in the shape
OF lawsuit for 100000 damages ioi
false imprisonment is what Is prom
ised by Elmer Glenn, OF Pinckney
and George Purchase, OF Detroit
Messrs. Glenn and Purchase want II
understood, too. that they are not
practical jokers, but are very mpcn
in earnest. At the present time they
are I'm Jail in this city as the reSut
OF body execution issued by the s'E
preme court, at the instance OF GER
tain members OF the faculty OF the
University OF Michigan. among them
members OF the law faculty.
They expect TO be released frcm
jail. perhaps, late today. and state
that they will Immediately nle suit
for damages against the people re-
sponsible for their Incarceration.
Glenn and Purchase, some years ago.
disposed OF third interest In an oil
we'll In Canada to certain Ann Arbor
people, connected with the university.
The well did not develop. according
70 the ideas OF the purchasers aud
they brought suit against the sellers
for the return OF their money. The
case went TO the supreme court, ana
there II was decided that Glenn aud
Purchase should return some $4,000.
The latter denied their ability TO 10
so, and proceedings under the poor
debtors law were brought.
The plaintiffs got the idea that Tie
case had been decided in their favor,
and applied to the clerk or the sI'
preme court for a capias upon which
to place Glenn and Purchase In jail
for nine months. the plaintiffs TO pay
their board. The execution was is
sued and the oil well man were plsc-
ed In Jail here. where they have been
for the past nine months. The time
expired a few days ago. and when
they applied for release, Judge Kline.
OF the circuit court here. decided re
did not have jurisdiction and advised
them TO apply 10 the supreme court
for relief. They did SO. and yesterday
the court replied that the case had
passed out of it's hands long ago. hav-
ing been referred back TO the circuit
court here.
Glenn and Purchase claim that ire
proceedings taken in supreme court
were illegal, and that they have been
imprisoned for nine months without
authority Of law. They propose TO
make somebody pay, IL such thing
Is possible. In the meantime. people
are wondering how "A mistake could
have occurred when the faculty mem.
bers had had the benefit OF the ad
vice OF some OF the brightest legal
lights in the state.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
Has Much Vitality

Governor Wilson, of New Jersey,
appears TO hold his place in the lead
of the field OF Democratic candidates
for president. There is vitality 10
the movement In favor of his nomin-
alton which Is capable of carrying II
over many rough places. The Joline
letter. the Haryey-Watterson-W Wilson
incident and other developments that
seemed TO threaten his admitted
leadership In the contest have doubt
less injured him to some extent, but
he still. In the west at least, appears
TO be favored for the nomination by
more Democrats than favor any
other man.
IL is plain that Governor Wilson
aas caught on" with the masses OF
the voters The leaders are Inclined
10 be distrustful of him. He Is not
good Organization" man. Expert
ence has shown that he Is not amen
able to influence and that prominence
In the political machine OF his party
does not mean power TO sway either
his appointments or his course or ac-
ton. II Governor Wilson had to de-
pend on the support OF the leaders
his chances would be OF the slimest,
But the very things that repel the
leaders attract the rank and file.
Governor Wilson Is, however, a
good ways from the nomination. II
is believed. with good reason. that
his strength Is much more pronounce
cd in the west than IL Is in the seast.
In the east he has suffered from the
effects of the embroglio between him
and Colonies Harvey, and Watterson,
which still IL a matter OF regret with
many Democrats, though Wilson was
shown in better light than at first
by the later developments.
Entirely apart from this. the rules
that govern Democratic conventions
make II much more difficult to secure
a Democratic than a Republican NOM
nation. The Democratic nominee
must poll two.thirds OF the delegates
In the Republican convention a mere
certainty that Governor Wilson will
not be -able-to- control this -Note-on
the first ballot II the delegates
pledged 10 other candidates stick
long enough the party may find II
Necessary TO fall back on some man
like Speaker Clark, whose initial
strength was In no manner TO be
|compared with that of Wilson.
\ but in the meantime, Wilson is
certainly travelling strong in the
Democratic preliminaries. He has
devoted friends and followers, and he
has. apparently the happy gift OF at
tracting TO himself spontaneous and
enthusiastic support. Marquette
Mining Journal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29


the Cuiicura Remedies. I used the cuticura
Soap and Cutlcura Ontmcnt. also the Resoiv-
ent. for about four months, and they CON-
pletely cured me Of eczema have had no
return Of the disease since never had good
nights rest after the skin eruption first broke
OUT TIL | commenced using the Cutcura SOAP
and Ointment. | Rad only used them a few
days before I could see they we're beginninr
10 heal. and the terrible itching was gone.
Those that lived in the house OF the time
know how ! suffered. and how the Cuticiira
soap and Ointment Cured me. never take
a bath Without using the Cuticufa Soap. and
! do not believe there are better remedies for
any skin disease than the t'uticura Soao and
Ointment" lSgnedJ Mlss sarah CaTKin,-
Mar. 10, 1911.
Cuticuia Soap and Ointment do 80 much
for skin eruptions. poor complesious. red.
rough hands and dry. thin and falling hair.
and cost 50 little that IL Is almost criminal not
10 Use them-So.d- every " AstA-l thefal-
sample Of each mailed free with 32-p. book
oI skin and scalp treatment ADDRESS.
"Cuticura." Dept r. soston. Tender.faced
men should use Cuticura soap shaving Stick.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
SWALLOWS tttOj FIGHTS
ATTEMPT TO SAVE LIFE.
Charles Gabriel Refuses To Take
-Ailk 4EmetieA Soon

I.eering at his wife through the
front window OF a neighbours home,
where she vas having chat, early
Thursday morning. Charles l. Ca
hr.ei, so years old. raised vial OF
carbolic acid to his lips, and swallow
ed the contents. in plain view OF the
two women. sitting In the window.
Then he staggered out into the mid
die OF the street. and made his way
TO his home. No. 445 Solvay-ave.
where he fell dying In the hallway.
His wife. recovering from the
shock which had rendered her help
less for moment, ran screaming
nom the house at No. 4ss Solvay-
ave, and attracted the attention OF
cried. My husband has taken
poison
With rare presence OF mind, Kret-
schmer grabbed bottle OF milk,
which had just been left on his front
porch by the milkman, and dashed
across TO the Gabriel home. Although
dying. Gabriel fought of the man
who tried TO save him by pouring
milk down his throat. He clenched
his teeth, and Kretschmer tried In
vain 10 force the antidote down. Ga
triel died within a few minutes.
He had obtained the acid only a
few minutes before his sensational
suicide. taking advantage OF his
wifes absence, at the neighbours, to
go TO q neighboring drug store and
obtain the poison. His wife foiled a
similar attempt at suicide, just be-
fore Christmas, when she dashed a
glass of carbolic acid from his hand.
Gabriel had been out Of work foi
several months. and had been drink
ing heavily.
Coroner Rothacher decided that no
inquest was necessary, and the body
was not removed from the family
home. Six grown children survive.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
WILLIAMS BROS, FACTORY
REVELATION TO ,GROCERS
Tour of Inspection Shows Nam
EquippedFggd=
Manufacturing Plant

A revelation TO the $50 retail
erocers, all members OF the Detroit
Retail Grocers' association, who
avatled themselves OF the opportun-
ity was the trip through the plant
of the Williams Bros. Co.. manufac.
tuners OF food products, at Grand
River and Humboldt-ayes.. Wednes-
day afternoon. and the visitors were
loud in their praises OF the company
and its manufacturing methods.
Many OF the grocers did not realize,
Until this visit, that Detroit number.
ed among its industries q food-manu-
featuring establishment OF such mag.
ritnde, although they have been
passing its products over their coun-
ters for years.
the company, met the members OF
the party In the headquarters OF the
Detroit Retail Grocers association,
In the Sun building, and escorted
them TO the plant in special cars. On
their arrival they were divided into
squads OF 10 and taken on a sys-
tematic tour OF the works, covering
eight and one-half acres and compris.
ing more than 100000 square feet OF
foor space. divided among IA build
ings.
Every step in the process OF manu-
featuring the company's various pro-
ducts was explained 10 the visitors.
They saw vast stores OF raw ma
torial, the finest Michigan farms can
produce, and they traced IL from the
storage floors through the various de-
partments TO the laboratory, where
the finished article has to pass q
most rigid inspection before II Is
placed on the market. The bean
room, where thousands OF cans of
Michigan beans are turned out daily,
proved OF great interest TO the
grocers. This has developed into one
OF the most important branches OF
the company's business.
One feature of the institution that
greatly impressed the visitors was
| the absolute cleanliness every
where apparent. One OF the ad1uncts
OF the plant is laundry, where the
uniforms worn by the workmen are
done up. Every man Is required "a
change his clothes before going to
work.
F. l.. Shannon, chemist of the state
dairy and food department, gave a
short talk, in which he declared that
Michigan has the best food laws OF
any state In the union, and that food
products made in Detroit would com
pete Gith any. DR.. G. II. Schultz
chief OF che bureau of chemistry OF
the Detroit laboratory, told OF the
great change that had come about In
food manufacturing methods in this
country and OF the work OF his
bureau
NJ. j. Maloney, president OF the
grocers' association, thanked the Of.
flcers of the company for affording
them this opportunity to look over
such a modern plant and declared II
had been a tour of instruction. Short
talks were also given by James
Schermerhorn and Mr.. Percival. OF
Port Huron. The Manhattan quartet
and Frank Coor, provided music,
li.unch was provided after the tour OF
inspection.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
my, LOOK At
THOSE PIMPLES!"
There's No Excuse for .6lotehes. Black.
heads and Pimples. The Right
Way TO Get Rid Of Them Is
by Taking stuart's Calcium
Waters.
Trial Package Sent Free to Prove II.

Trial Package Sent Free to Prove II.
Many people are continually usins
lotions and creams on the face and
wondering why they make so little
permanent impression upon pimpies,
blotches and blackheads.
It's because pimples and eruptions
come from the inside--from impure
blood--and you can't cure them "
rubbing stun on the outside OF the
face. Purify the blood and the biem-
ishes will disappear
Stuarts Calcium Waters will often
clear the complexion in q few days
time. That's the wonderful part OF it
they act right off--in a hurry.
That's because they're made OF just
lie ingredients needed TO drive all
noisons and impurities from the blood.
That's why doctors prescribe them so
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You will speedily enjoy a beautiful
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\obody likes TO have pimply.faced
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Even boils have been cured in n few
DAYS time with these remarkably ef.
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Write today for a free trial package
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MARSHALL Mich, Then. when you've
proved TO Yourself how good they arc,
You can act full-sized package at
suv drug store for 80 cents.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
NO PAY FORTHCOMING;
CHINESE SOLDIERS QUIT

PEKIN, Feb. 29.-Because they
have not been paid and are dissadS.
fed With the surrender OF the govern
ment, hundreds Of President Yuan
Shi Kai's soldiers revolted this even
ing.-They- wrecked many establish
ments in the native section and par
AIDED the streets, firing their rifles aad
threatening vengeance on all the OF
fcials. The situation is grave. Or
ders have been issued TO the loyal
troops to put down the revolt and
serious fighting Is expected.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
ASKS PERMIT TO
ISSUE POWER BONDS

LANSING, Mich. Feb. 29.-J. ].
Carton, of Flint. appeared before the
state railroad commission, Wednes-
day, asking for a bond issue OF 1910.
600 for the Economy Power Co., cor
poration that recently purchased the
Rapid Motor Electric Company OF
Pontiac, a water plant at Allegan and
another at Battle Greek.
Carton also requested authority for
the AuSable Electric Co.. 10 issue
bonds TO the extent of $450,000 The
commission has taken both PROPOSE
ions under consideration.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
"EMERLDA" LACY. UNIQUE
FIGURE, IS DEAD AT Sc

PONTIAC, Mich, Feb. 29:-The iu-
neral of "Emerlda" Lacy, one oil
Oakland connty.s- most peculiar char.
aeters. was held Tuesday from neF
little home at Goodlson near Roches-
ter
She used TO walk to this city near
ly every week to see her sister who
is an inmate or the Pontiac Sta'e
hospital, although she was So years
old. She started her last trip TO PoE'
tiac in January and was found frozen
In the snow. She was known TO near.
~ every one in the eastern part OF
the county as "Emerlda.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
W|lDSMITHS ARRA|GNED
ON CHARGE or HOMICIDE
Hearing of Couple Accused of
Beating Child Is Adjourned
To March 8

YPSILANTI, Mich, Feb. 29.-Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Wildsmith were
brought here from the Washtenaw
county Jail, at Ann Arbor, this moTn-
ing and arraisned before Justice or
the Peace Stadmiller on a joint war
rant, charging them with the murder
OF their adopted son, Charles, who
died last Saturday night. The officers
say the child was beaten brutally and
the prisoners accuse each other.
The prosecuting attorney said he
would like to conduct an examination
OF the prisoners on March and his
motion for an adjournment was grant
ed, the couple being taken back to
Jail in Ann Arbor
Oficers hidden in the county Jail yes
terday afternoon where they could hear
everything that passed between Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Wildsmith, who are be-
ing held in connection with the death
of their adopted baby last Saturday.
cleaned enough to convince them that
both husband and wife had hand In
tn abuse which is alleged TO have
caused the baby's death, and as a re-
suit warrants will be issued charging
them both with murder.
Locked In a cell the two engaged
in a violent quarrel, in which botn
made charges against the other, which
shed new light on the tragedy.
The women OF Ypsilanti, deeply
moved by the stories OF cruelty to
Which il is said the Wildsmith baby
was subjected, have written a letter
TO County Agent w. X. Childs, OF Ann
Arbor, demanding an explanation for
his alleged inactivity in investigating
the reports made by the neighbors
last fall regarding the baby's treat
ment. Chief OF Police Gage, of Ypsi-
lanti, will also be asked to explain his
failure TO report TO the county agent
the conditions in the Wildsmith home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
rppEE FALL on IcY WALKS.

MT. CLEMENS. Mich. Feb. 81
Slippery walks were responsible for
three accidents here yesterday. Mrs.
Mary Meyers, wife of "a Detroit painter,
fell ON south ave. and was only saved
from a fractured skull by her hair.
which she wore in a knot at the back.
Miss Emma Lilly, another victim. sus-
tatned broken arm, and Mrs. John
Jacob, wife OF Aid. John Jacob, re-
ceived similar injuries.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
SENATORS HAVE MANY
URGENT ENGAGEMENTS

Z
ton and not make conflicting dates
and obligations.
Senator Cartier was anxious to get
through and said something not quite
eulogistic about senators who wanted
10 prolong the session and lengtnen
the pay.
! Senator Guy Miller had a date to
4 be AT labor meeting In Detroit, Men
day evening. at which time the pro-
| posed workmen,s compensation act
was TO be considered.
Senator Murtha waxed eloquent in
his plea for more time and insisted
that IL was not only in harmony with
the ethics OF courtesy, but it was in
accordance with the ethics of right
for Senator Mapes to concede the
wishes OF Senator Miller ct al
Senator Lee drew a few cards in
| the game, too, and made a spirited
play for his colleague, Senator Nil.
ler
1he anti-Monday senators won and
the time for the consideration of the
primary bill was fixed for Tuesday
afternoon at $3.50, 80 minutes later
than the time set for a similar ses-
sion in the house.
The next step logically in order
was the recall of the action to ad-
I journ until Monday at 2, and the step
was taken. The senate then voted
10 concur In the house program TO
adjourn Thursday until Monday eve
ming at 9.
There is movement on foot TO
organize a feed event in the interests
of the members of the house, al
| though there has = been. some talk
that the senators might be let in on
the spread. Representative Henry G..
Rankin OF "Ypsi" is the chief organi.
ger in this proposed eating enter
prise which is expected TO be pulled
Off in the near future, but the gentle
man from Washtenaw wasn't ready TO
tell when or where or how. He plans
10 make N more than a mere fun
function and suggests that matters OF
general interest and public import.
9nce be taken M for consideration
al that time.
Senator Albert 4 kingman OF Bat
tie Greek, he with the frosted locks
bur a tropical smile, isn't trying 10
ger in front of the fact that he is
willing 20 he the next treasurer or
Michigan However. the gentleman
from the breakrast-hakes city is not
TO win without the fascination OF n
contest. tor there are at least two
other men IT, Michigan who have dc
sirns on the Republican nomination
for treasurer They are Representa-
tive John W. Perry. OF Osceola, and
the present deputy state treasurer.
John Harrar
irwin Cady. OF Port Huron. who vas
,recCatiy appointed postmaster for
the legislature during the special
session. mas offered his resignation
or account of sickness In his family
The resignation was read in the sen
afc today and accepted Elmer Put.
ney. OF SaudGsky. Mas named 10 ill
tie place
Legislators and people ia general
arc awaiting With tension and dinky
breaths Tor the time when tho test
OF strength Is 20 come on he pro-
posed primary bill.
Y TTOWCVeF, tue atmosphere seems 10
bC charged with the oaOre OF OPP
umsm so far as the friends OF the
measure and "immediatenessI are
concerned. FERltlS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
<rv COnronlrIoNs.

LANSING. Mich, Feb sea.-Ncw com
paries iling articles OF lucorpor" rior
with tho secretary OF state are Ma
.rhinc Morks,. benton llqrhor, S20.0Ou :
The CRYSTAL Realty Co. CrvstaT FaT1S
S. coo. raitView Coal 60. Detroit. in-
crease from $4,000 10 $4,000; lndcpen-
dent Distilling Co., Detroit $4,000.
principal stockholders V. G. Prochaska.
GAorRe Zehfuas.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
soh.r, carter No, Guilty.

I.nbert Carter, salesman for the
Il NJ Coleman 10, living at No. SOS
i,eland-st.. was found net guilty and
discharged, by Justice Jeffries, when
halea 20 court TO answer "A non-sup-
nort charge brought by his wife, who
alleaeG that he had mistrcated her.
carter pvt in ~ his defense that hss
wife. has a violent temper.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
n n sn.ne.. Ahrian. rlend. Guilty.

10 the federal grand jury on charge
OF fraudulently using tho mails. by L.
y Commissioner Finncy, "Wednesday
n fternuon, on his plea OF guilty lie
was released on his personal rccog-
ntyance spence conducts bicycle re-
pnlr chop I'm Adrian. The charge
against him grows out OF the organi-
yation. in his Imagination. OF The
Michigan Savings hank
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
ruAMp I>uEpITs $1,000.

JACIs SDN. Mich. Feb. 20 -pellins.
ton l. DurfeN. sentenced 10 Jackson
nriaon from, Huron county In 1924 Tor
Ten years. and who has been trainp
in and around Jackson since his a.
lon se has beer informed that by tho
dcnth of y son ia Canada lie has fallen
halr To $4,000 purfey Lost trace y
lis family after going 10 pfIsoh
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
\. w. C. A. After View. Members.

A 10 days campaign Tor Increased
In the Y. W. G. a. is ac-
lively under way, under the leadership
OF Mrs. Jared w. Finney and Mrs. Will
lam Walmoth. who are acting as cap
tains OF the green" and yellow" Soc
lions respectively. Up to date the
greens" have secured los new mcn
hers and the 'yellows" SIS Mrs. Alexis
q. ALgell Is commRuder-in-chiof OF the
furCpS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-29
~. MIssING1 wnMAx MAY nn

Ia Efs1NT. Mich. Fob. 2H.--fRClativpg Of
1,rs. Ora Clay. feitr tna -linlsss her son
'4.hn william Clny.ss VIA. eisap peared
lest ;sil VII s,s Of
fcen-ain< NAst strfous ssRffe y,tnls
nr1T fIr-rrrt NJ n .f-oturfU. -nUT
'IIi rfnrtS 10 ger "infc~ communication
'Hlfh mint lhayQ saiicu LettsSs sent In
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