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The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
GUESTS FLEE WHEN
FLAMES SWEEP HOTEL

CHARLOTTE, Mich, Aug. 30.-Fire
which started at 10:30 o'clock. In the
laundry room of the Williams hotel.
damaged the building and contents
about $4,000 last night.
The hotel was filled with guests,
many fleeing in their night clothing.
The ilding was q wooden structure
and tae fire spread rapidly, The fire.
men, after two hours OF hard work
with FIVE lines ~ hose kArs n con-
a--I 10 the building.
The loss of George Williams, own
er and proprietor OF the hotel, will
reach $1,000, partially insured. The
contents of Mrs. Dora Campbelps
studio was damaged to the extent of
$700, with no insurance.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
CITY OF DETR0IT-oFFICE OF
CITY TREASURER.
Interested that there has been filed in
this office the following named assess
ment rolls: g
FOR CONSTRUCTING vITRIFIED
CROCK LATERAL SEWERS.

Roll No. 7665.--For constructing Wit.
rlned crock lateral sewer. No 2246.
in alley north OF Graham avenue, be-
tween Dupont and Carbon streets
Roll No. 7587.-For constructing Wit
rihed crock lateral sewer. No. 22T7, IN
alley In block bounded by Twenty
eighth and Lovett avenue, Horatio and
Herbert streets, where not already
built.
Roll No. 7soe.-For constructing Wit
r!fed crock lateral sewer. No. 2290. In
alley I'm block bounded by Firwood,
Stanford and fireman avenues and
Moore place.
Roll No. 7b7s.-Tor constructing VT
rined crock lateral sewer, No 22eo. in
boulevard and Wildemere. whitney and
Roll No 7sOs.-For constructing Wit
riied crock lateral sewer, No 2296, In
wells and Central avenues. r. r. and
Lodge street
Roll No. 7ss7.-For constructing Wit
rified crock lateral sewer No. 1927. In
alley In block bounded by Rohns and
Hoicomb avenues Moffat and Chapin
streets, where not already built.
Roll No. 7592.-For constructing Wit
rlhed crock lateral sewer. No. 22s2. In
alley IN block bounded by Manistique
aad Ashland avenues, Jefferson avenue
ard north line OF lots 1s5 and 264
Roll No 7s02.--For constructing vi.-
rihed crock lateral sewer. No 22e2. ~
alteY IN DlOCh tOCn0td oy DONNoOu dHn
Firwood avenues, Moore place and
fireman avenue.
Roll No. 75s0.-For constructing W.T.
rIfed crock lateral sewer, No. 1850. in
alley In block bounded by Seminole and
froquois. Waterloo and Charlevoix
avenues aHA-iH- Maxwell avenue, be-
tween Waterloo and Charievoix ave.
nues.
Part is due and payable within 30
days from date OF this notice. Parts
g and become due and payable In
one, two and three years. respectively.
from the date of this notice. together
with interest at the rate OF per cent
from the date when the work was ac-
cepted by the city.
Either OF said parts may be paid
within 30 days from the date OF this
notice without interest.
III either OF said parts. one. two
three or four shall not be paid when
they become due. 5 per cent penaity
and Interest at the rate OF per cent
from the date when the work was ac-
cepted BY the city will be added. and
the premises assessed Will be adver-
tised and sold az provided by law
(fO City Treasurer.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
DIED..

COPELAND--Aug. 2s. at her home, 636
Cavalry, Margaret, beloved wife OF
Robert A. Copeland. Funeral Satur-
day at 2 p woonrn,. n; from residence. In
DAvIS-Aug. 2s, at his late residence,
Ill Jones-st.. Samuel j., beloved hus-
band OF Mary Davis and father OF
Gertrude Powell, OF Bay City; Cath
crime and Irene Davis. OF Detroit.
Funeral from above residence Mon
day afternoon at 1880 and to Second
Baptist church at 2
FARRELL--August 22, at residence,
273 Christiancy-st.. Howard. infant
son OF william and Margaret Far
rell Funeral from residence Satur-
day. Aug. 81, at S:45, and 10 Holy
Redeemer church at 3.
2s,- -fsf2, at his resi-
= dence, $50 Monroe-ave., Patrick Ham
ilton. Notice of funeral later
HILLr-Joseph beloved husband Of
dsnce, ST. Eighteenth-st., father Of
Hill Funeral from his late resi-
dence, 100 Mandale-avel Saturday.
Aug. 81. at a. m, and Holy Re-
deemer church at 10 a. m.
RHIEL,--Aug. 20. at her late residence,
10s Macomb- Gertrude Rhiel. aged
rs years. widow of the late Joseph
Rhtei, and sister Of august Wagner
sac a. m. to 81. Marys church at 9.
Burial at Mt. Elliott.
MILLER--Aug ~, John. beloved hus-
band OF Anna Miller and father OF
John, Jf., aged 81 years. Funeral
from residence. 527 Twelfth-st, SAT-
urday at and ST. Boniface church
at s.30.
OATES-Aug. 29, 1912. at ST. Mary's
hospital John Oates. father of Al
phonsus, Evangelia and Genevieve
Oates sister of Mrs Maria Murtagh
and Catherine Oates. Funeral from
residence OF his sister. Catherine
Oates, Ts Naticnal-ave.. Saturday.
Notice of time later.
ROBINsON--Suddenl Aug 25. 1919.
George, aged 10 years, beloved son
OF George and Catherine Robinson.
brother OF Mrs. Howard Cuiham, Mrs
Frederick Lawrence and Mrs. Bert
Wilson, Edith, Edward and James
Robinson of Detroi, and Mrs. w l.
Wyllie OF owen Sound, Ont. Fu-
neral from parents residence, SIS
FIfteenth-st-, Saturday at y. m.
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ADVICE TO INVESTORS
By Finance

Co or should lLs Union % Sssa
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FALLS TO DEATH WHEN
SCAFFOLD BREAKS

HILLSDALE, Mich, Aug. 30.--Ar-
thur Snyder, "a, was instantly killed
early last evening. He fell 25 feet,
striking on his head when a scaffold
broke while he was building silo on
the Clyde Godfrey farm.
Job Printins Done Right Times
Printing Co., 10 John II. 81.
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n, .,n.s.-l,ke rrs.,,as. No fu,s and
no feathera The plain. neat Kind that
looks right Times Printing Co., ~
John R-st. Pm. Main itss or City 3sss.
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.lIy,s Body Recoyered.

Fred Jclly's Body Recovered.
be body OF Fred Jolly. third OF the
ms OF canoe accident OF Belle
sunday morning, was recovered
morning, at the foot OF Wood
ave, by the. crew OF the manboat.
m Burgess took charge OF Joiiy's
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.estsa'.'':'.' Tlsss't'sa | csTe 9 %era

Cash with order. II charged, 10
line. i.
No transient advertisement inserted
for less than Ice with cash; lsc "
charged per insertion.
The above rates apply TO all ciassi
fications except Births. CARDS OF
Thanks. Obituaries, Meeting Notces'
Births, Deaths. Cards OF Thanks ana
Meeting Notices-Minimum charge. Zsc
for rs words or less. Over 20 woros
one and one-third cents for eacn extra
word.
Personals-Minimum charge. 30s; loc
per line. Counts six words 10 the
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
FOR sALE--FARMs

Will EXCHANGE for a home In De-
troit or sell 100 acres near Algonnc
car and ste Clair river and school ,
very large orchard; fair buildings OF
ali kinds: it's a pleasant and profit
able home: 81 200 CALVIN CURRIE,
Algonac. Mich.
100 ACRES three-fourths mile from
Pearl Beach and ST. Clair river, neal
Aipnaaa- there are 20 acres timber,
balance hay and pasture. I can show
you 5000 worth OF hay cut this year;
Il borders on -. L. r. and IL has a
-lnrEe- barn and house, "a sotl-h4aek
loan ton, clay bottom: easy terms
Is a snap $4,000 Come and let me
show you some bargains. CAL. CUR
RE, Algonac.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

FLOOR MAN wanted at once ;
must be experienced. Apply
Supt. Crowley-M Miners
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TO RENT-HoUsEs.

DO YOU WANT TO RENT ANYTHINGl
Call Main 4430 or City 1874.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

WANTED-Boys, IA and IS
years old, TO carry routes; SAL
ary and commission. Apply
Circulation Dept, The Detroit
Times.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
LORED MAN CHARGED
DOLLAR A DRINK; SUES

bisky, 81 per drink!
ht's what the liquid cost four
led men at the bar OF the Mary
Liquor Co.. No. 81 Woodward
Friday morning. The man who
ed. James c. Young, protested
|ously at the charge, but the bar
(r said there was no help for II;
| he had orders IRON the boss to
ke, the high tax. The bartender
he money, and there was no i'm
hte way Of Young getting any
bf II back.
Eever. Young decided that he
resort to the law In the matter,
instituted proceedings In JUS
pits court to recover $3.50 OF
a. He said he was willing to
0 cents a glass for the whisky,
rice other men at the bar were
3. The suit is against Andrew
hea proprietor OF the bar.
Ip& In peYing for the drinks,
Pill and was greatly
We only SIG In
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

PERSONS seeking higher grade posi-
tions should see the Commonwealth
Exchange. 4O8-9 Chamber OF Com
merce; reliable agency. charges
moderate.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

|WANTED-An assistant physi-
clan at the Wayne County
House, Eloise, Mich.
Apply ii. II. PRENZLAUER. Secretary.
Municipal Court Building. Detroit.
Mich Phone Cherry 1851.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31
(ERA THEATER
ned FOR DETROIT

8 from New York that
erstein, the well-known
ressario. who has al
! intention of securing a
bters In the large cities
Ia States. in which to
Bd opera, will send his
preventative, Richard a.
troit, within a few days
ate for the proposed
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

s Army Aerspiane Trials.
DN, Aug. 30.--S. r. Cody won
rmy aeropiane trials toda =.
y REPRESENT -126.000--Cody u
an birth, but a naturalized
n.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

cook and girl
for general house work. Apply be-
tween IL and Q. u Horton-ave
North $50.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

CIVIL sERvICE-Enroll now and pre-
pare for Civil Service EXAMINATION
Day and Evening Glasses. Detroit
Technical Institute, Y. M G. A.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

COKNET-standard Austrian make. h
nat, changeGble to A, nickel plated.
easy blowing. Regular price SIS. this
week only sl2 with good case. Don't
miss this bargain. GRINNELL
BROS Branch. 81 Monroe.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

DETROIT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Gay and Evening Courses IN Civil
Service, College Preparatory, Grades
Cooperative Electrical and Mechani-
cal Engineering. Mechanical Draw
ing, Bookkeeping. Shorthand and
Typewriting. FAN Term opens Sept
g. Write or call for new cataloR.
Detroit Technical Institute. Y. NJ c.
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ron sxIE--sIscELLANEoUs.

AA-Typewriters. SIo TO $50
SMITH Fh:M UNDERWOOD. Ro1AL;
weekly ti: renting ". .iss -shstoy'
cor state.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

FARRAND q voTEY ORGAN-reruiar
tiOO style for s29, fine walnut case
. octaves. IL stops. knee sweils. fine
condition.. rich tone. Easy payment
terms. dRINNELL BROS Branch.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

KNIGHT -BRINKERHoFF Piano-yIgs.
pedals, very good condition. Yours
y on payments OF, So monthly Come
az once. a., ,sGRINNELL BROS. 345
Woodward
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

vmahoGany ca.e 80
rolls OF music, bench and scarf: coat
r 1900; viii sell for s25 cash. los
The Detroit times., 1912-08-31

HIGHEST prices paid furniture. stoves.
carpets. Laphan, 3s2 Graf. Cherry 407
OLD feather beds wanted. Jewel Feath-
er Mattress Co, $50 Mich. Cherry SOIL
WAETED-Frame and handle bar
tpainted blnckl for girls bicycle.
Must be In good condition. Address.
giving price. box ID. No. ~. Dstroty
Timea
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Personal.

NOTIcE-If any poor girl Is In trouble.
needing advice, friendship or help,
DUFFY. 99s Forrest west. Salvation
Army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
WEIGHT ORDINANCE
 BEING OBJECTED TO
City Commission Will Hold Joint Con- ference With Railroad Repre-
 sentatives Wednesday

At 10 o'clock Wednesday morning the city commissioners will hold special con- ference with the representatives of the railroads entering the city in reference to the new weights and measures ordinance which will go into effect July F.
 Since the ordinance was adopted a few weeks ago the representatives of the rail- roads have suggested that certain pro- visions of the ordinance was unfair to them, and are seeking some notifications. At the commission meeting yesterday the railroad officials presented written state ment declaring the requirement. of the weighing of cars of coal would work a hardship and unnecessary expense not only on the railroads but upon the snip pers and coal dealers as well.
 They state the weighing of the cars would entail an increased expense, as ad- dtional switching crews would have to be employed in order to comply with the provisions of the ordinance The commis- sioners assured the railroad officials that they had no desire to work any hardship on the railroads, and that they would As some of the representatives of the rail- roads are out of the city the conference was postponed until next Wednesday morning. Secretary Ryall was instructed to notify the railroads and the dealers of the time of meeting, at which an effort will be made to reach an adjustment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
UNABLE ID AGREE
 ON CLOSING DAY
Merchants Seem Willing But Opinions Vary as to Best
 Day in the Week

There seems to be a little dissention among some of the merchants of Bir- mingham against the idea of all of the merchants closing their stores on Thurs day afternoons during the months of July and August. Practically all of the mer- on one afternoon of each week during the two hot months, but they seem un- able to get together on what day to give the half holiday. Several of the large stores are closing on Thursdays at 12 o'clock noon and a committee recently waited on number of the proprietors seeking to have all of the stores close on Thursday afternoons. The groeers have been carrying out the Thursday afternoon closing idea for some time. and a majority of the jewellers are heartily in favor of it. Some of the merchants be- lieve that Friday afternoon would be a better day, while still others say Sat urday would be the best.
 The Womens Suffrage league has a committee at work on the matter and it is probable that they will bring the ques- ton to a close before long,. Practical ly every merchant believes that there should be a half holiday each week dur in the two months. and 1t is very prob- able that they will get together before long. and decide on a universal closing day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
JACK THOMAS OPPOSED;
 KENNEMAR GETS HIS JOB

The political unrest in the anti-Taft camp was very much greater yesterday than formerly when 1t was announced that Jack X. Thomas, postmaster at Ems ley, had been relieved of his duties. and T. J. Kennemar appointed in his place. The deposed postmaster has been in the government service for some time serv- ing first as postmaster at Pratt City, and then at Ensiey. when the two offices were consolidated. He has been opposed to the renomination of President Taft, but whether that had anything to do with his removal was not given out yester- day.
 T. J. Kennemar, who was named as postmaster, was an applicant for the post when 1t was created Mir Kennemar was out of the city yesterday. He is a deputy United States marshal under Pope NJ Long, one of the referees, and 1t was given out at the marshafs office that MT. Kennemar was in Fort Payne serving some papers. It is not known when he will take charge. but it is presumed that inspectors of the postoffice department will check him into office soon.
 There is great deal of apprehen- sion over the results which are to follow the fight made on President Taft by of flee holders in the state. There are Il number of office holders who fought wig orously for Roosevelt and there would be little surprise occasloned if some further removals are announced. William R. Fairloy was the first Roosevelt adherent and federal office holder to be released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
PUT BIRMINGHAM MAP
 ON RAILROAD FOLDER
Queen and Crescent Route Will Pay High Compliment to
 This City

w A. Becker general passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent rail- road has sent word to W. c. Radcliffe, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce. that he will put a double-page map of the business district of the city of Birmingham in the regular time table folders of the @. and C." route. Birmingham will be the only southern city to have map, placed in the fold CTS.
 The Kelley company, whose offices are situated in the First National Bank building, will furnish the map and map inner, division passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent, will cooperate with the firm in getting out the map. The prominent buildings which will be placed on the map are: Hotels Morris, Hillman, Florence. Empire, Jefferson, Tutwiler, Roden, Reliance, Terminal and Metropolitan. The Chamber of Com merce, courthouse, Queen and Crescent ticket office, the Louisville and Nash ville depot, the Terminal depot the government buildings. the Jefferson theatre and Bijou theatre, the Coun- try club and map of the grounds, the Alabama Great Southern freight depot, the Young Mems Christian asso- citation, Capitol park, East End park, West End park and Richmond Place park. These places will be marked in red ink on the folder and the map will include the whole Birmingham business district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
COMMISSION HOLDS
 A BRIEF SESSION
Leave of Absence Granted B0deker. Water Meter Inspectors Office
 Is Created

A brief session of the city commissions CTS was held yesterday afternoon at which a number of routine matters wer; disposed of. Commissioners Exum and Lane were present at the meeting, Com missioner Weatherly having been called from the city by the illness of Mrs Weatherly.
 A leave of absence was granted Chief Rodeker, who will attend the convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police which will be held in Toronto Canada.
 President Exum introduced a resolu- tion creating the office of water mete. inspector at a salary of S100 per month The resolution was adopted. Payrolls and city bill were approved.
 The petition of the Tidewater Railway company to construct a loop around the entrance to the subway at the Terminal depot which has been before the board several times was passed until the reset meeting.
 The proposed loop is strongly objected to by some of the propertyholders who contend the loop at certain points is toe close to the sidewalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Celebrates "Johnsing" Victory

Pride of race, few slugs of "ginzene, Jim Dawkins, a kinky-headed dark "eom- plected pusson" who was arraigned yes
 terday before Acting Judge Douglas of the recorders court on a charge of dis orderly conduct.
 Jim had been much interested in the fight fiasco at Las Vegas and when ii became known that ''Mistah Johnsing' was still the "champ" he proceeded to get hilarious and yelled as he got off
 an East Lake car that the "dinge" could whip any blankety white man in Bir- mingham."
 At the police court yesterday he plead
 guilty to the charge, but said he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
WANT BIRDING THE
 GOAT" RESTORED
Elks Will Consider Subject at Grand Lodge Meeting To Be Held
 in Portland. Ore.

Portland. Ore, July 5.-One of the in- portant questions before the ritual com mittee of the grand lodge of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. 1t was learned today. was the re-establishment of the goat as @ part of the initiation cere- monies. Riding the goat was last year abolished on the grounds of its lack of dignity. Some of the lodges in small towns and cities demanded that 1t be re-estab- llshed. Though 1t is three days before the grand lodge assemblies it seems Thomas Mills of Superior, Wis, is almost certain of election as grand exalted ruler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
DRAWING PLANS FOR
 APARTMENT HOUSE
J. E. R. Carpenter, Architect of New York. Employed by Major
 Tutwiler

l. F, R. Carpenter, the well known New York architect, has been engaged to draw the plans for the apartment house to be erected by Maj. F.. M. Tut wiler, corner sixth and Park avenues and Twenty first street. according to q statement yesterday. The apartment house plans will. 1t Is said. be inspect ed by Robert Jemison, Jr, agent for Major Tutwiler. and tile owner also b<s fore final decision is maa-o on them. Mir. Carpenter it-ls said ranks as one of the foremost fssrcSitects in New York. His special woIT 1t is understood, is apartment houses and hotels
 The building to be erected by Major Tutwiler will cost s200,OOO and will be in every detail modern and freproof. Major rutWiler has already determined to make the new investment rank with the best in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

merely talking to himself and that he had no intention of letting his thoughts be heard, and that he was willing to take it all back and say that any white man in Birmingham could whip the ''smoke with one hand tied behind him.
 Hits like ais Jedge, ah jest natur' ly talks ter masef all de time. an ah did not tend ter cast any recollections on de white folkes. An war jest thinkin' jedge. jest thinkin"
 It's all right to think, but you must rot think loudly" said Judge Douglas. Beside it Is not polite to use such forci- be language in public. You are fined 8.
 Jim dug up the five and when he got outside the court room he remarked to a dusky friend. Hit jest looks lak every time ah opens ma mouf ah puts ma foot in it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
BATTLE ROYAL WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY Hearing of Tax Increases by
 Board of Revenue FIFTY ON FIRST DAY About $25, 1000, 1000 Increases Are In- volved in Cases Prepared by
 Back Tax Commissioner
 J. V. Allen
FIFTY ON FIRST DAY

A battle royal between the protesting taxpayers and J. V. Allen, back tax com missioner, in which s25OOo,o0o in taxable increases are involved. will begin before the board of revenue Monday morning.
 On that day 50 cases have been set. Each of them will be taken up separate ly. All of them will be determined upon thefr individual merits.
 The tax committee of the real estate ex- change pointed out yesterday that the committee would be on hand at every ses- sion Every day for 30 days or longer a committee of experts will be present to give evidence as to the increases made by Captain Allen and his corps of assist ants. In addition R. B. Smyer, the well known attorney, will appear for the pro testing taxpayers and property owners. B. Asbury Thompson former back tax commissioner, will also be there to assist in rendering null the increases made.
 The preliminary activity of the real estate exchange will end today after some details are finally concluded looking to the opening of warfare Monday morning. The experts engaged in the controversy intend to leave nothing overlooked which might tend to show the fallaey of the in- creases made by Captain Allen.
 In the meantime it Is expected that Captain Allen will make an effort to have his interest looked after from a legal point of view. He has not engaged an attorney but it is intimated that he will have one to appear for him and protect the office he holds. It may be that Gov ernor O'NeaI will desipnate some attorney here to assist in the case
 The opening of the contests Monday be- fore the board of revenue is being an tieipated with great interest. In this county 2500 individuals are involved in the increases and 1t is believed that when the session starts Monday a large crowd of spectators will be present to see the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
ALLEGED SPY GIVEN
 4-YEAR SENTENCE

Lepslx. Germany. July 5.-The trial of Leopold Eilers. a native of the island of Helgoand, accused of espionage, began today before the imperial supreme court here Elers Is 32 years old and farm hand He resided in America from 1902 to 1909 the latter part of the period in New Orleans, where he married an American wife. Mathilda Dittmar. who has since died He Is accused of attempting to ob- -HS9 secret documents and also the plans of the defenses of Hcagoland for deliv,<1 to the British government.
 waitress named Olga kling also is charged as an accessory with Eilers. He was found guilty and was sentenced by the imperial superior court. He win serve four years in the penitentiary and six years loss of civic rights.