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The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
GRAND JURY TO
END SESSIONS
IN DAY OR Two
Work Practically Finished-NO
Important Indictments
Will Be Returned
COAL AND ICE TRADE
NOW UNDER INQUIRY
David A. Brown Volunteer Wit
ness-Foreman Larned TO
Dine Jurors Thursday

Abner Z. Larned. foreman OF the
Wayne county grand jury, announced
at noon Tuesday that the jury would
finish it's work Thursday or Friday.
II do not know whether we can ad-
journ oflcially before the end OF the
court term. Jan. g." he said. we
shall probably adjourn 10 meet at the
call Of the court, TO examine any mat
tiers which may come up before the
end OF the term"
On the subject OF probable indict-
ments, Mr.. Larned was silent. IL is
understood that a few minor ind'ct-
ments may be returned, probably in
the liquor laws.
Mr.. LArned will be host 10 the mem
bers OF the grand jury at luncheon,
Thursday, TO celebrate the wind-up
OF the work
Tuesdays session was devoted TO
An investigation OF the coal and ice
situation. David A. Brown, president
OF the Peoples Ice Co. and vicc-presi-
dent OF the Brown & Brown Coal Co.
Was one OF the witnesses. II Is said
that Mr.. Brown was not subpened,
ont came OF his own volition TO tell
what he knows or the coal ana ice
business In Detroit Richard I. Ayl-
ward. dealer in coal. Nos. 673-6S5 Fort
st west was another witness, and
John Kusenewski, coal dealer, at NO.
1907 Buchanan-st.. also testified.
Edward Iadroot. No 7O9 PcnnsyL
vania-ave., an employe in the Belle
Isle aquarium. was also called. but
whether TO testify 10 matters connect
ei with the islands fish exhibit or
not could not be learned
Deputy Sheriffs Henry B. Var Stem
brouck and Ceal A. Mccullough were
called into the grand jury room and
presented with two turkeys In recog-
milton OF faithful service as guards
over the jury and witness rooms.
The Jury will meet again Thursday
morning.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
YEAR=END DISTRIBUTION OF
UNDERGRADUATES 100000
Record Figures Of Disburse-
ments Index OF General
Prosperity of Detroit
TRUST COMPANIES TO
HAND OUT MOST CASH
Banks and Industrial Concerns
Large Distributors, Too
Parke- Davis a Leader

Detroit Investors will receive S5,-
100000 In principal, interest, ard div
idend returns between Christmas and
Jan. /, most OF the distributions being
made on the latter day. This Is the
largest total that has ever been dis
tributed in Detroit The large dis
tribution OF earnings is a reflection of
the prosperity OF the city's industries.
which have expanded enormously
during the year just closing.
The largest distributions will be
made by the three trust companies.
which will return principal and inter
est upon bonds amounting TO more
than $3.000,000. The Union Trust Co.
will pay out 3l,750,000, the Detroit
Trust Co. will distribute 81 .020. COO and
the Security Trust Co $4,000, j
total OF S3.130.00O
Detroit banks will distribute diYi-
bends to the stockholders amounting
to S350,000. An extra distribution OF
two per cent will be made oy the
Union Trust Co. in addition 10 the
regular dividend and an extra divi-
dend OF two per cent will be paid by
the Old Detroit National bank. as
usual. Mt this period. This is in add.
lion TO the large melon cut by the
Central Savings bank for its stock
holders In connection with the In
crease In capitalization and the value
OF the rights which accrue to the
stockholders of the PennisuIar State
bank which has voted TO increase its
capital also.
Industrial companies will pay out
over q million dollars 10 their stock
holders by Jan. 1. The largest single
amount is contributed by the Parke
Davis dividend which totals $500, 900,
being eight per cent on the capitalize
ton. other Industrial companies list
ed on the Detroit Stock exchange will
contribute about $250,000 to tho total.
An equal amount will probably he con-
tributed by the numerous industrial
corporations and partnerships which
divide up their earnings at this time
OF the year. II 10 estimated that cor
porations having their Offices else
where, but operating large plants in
Detroit, will distribute $4,000 among
their stockholders In Detroit This
includes the American Radiator Co.
I he American Car & Foundry Co., and
a number OF other large corporations
In addition to the huge totals TO be
distributed Jan. 1. there are several
important concerns which will pay
dividends later in the month of jan
nary, such as the Detroit Edison Co.
and some OF the large dividend payers
made distributions early in Deem
Der.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

Detroit business men report the
most prosperous Christmas trade
period that the city has ever ex.
perienced
Never before has the Christmas
shopping started earlier or held Up
SO well. general estimate, CLEANED
from the statements OF several prom
inent business men, is that the trade
of the present season exceeds that Of
The Christmas season last year by -
per cent. Merchants are Highly
pleased, and are praising not only the
generosity of their customers. but
the good sense which they have dis.
played.
One merchant said that he had
noticed a change IN the character ~
the goods bought. He found that the
Society for the Prevention OF Useless
Giving must exert an Influence in De-
troit, FOR his customers. he said. had
turned away from cheap and orna-
mental knick-knacks 10 more sub
stantial and useful articles.
Richard II. Weber, head OF the J.
l.. Hudson Co, said
Our business this year shows a big
increase over that OF a wear ago. and
from conversations with other mer-
chants judge that the increase is
general throughout the city.
Buying started early and contir-
lContfnaed on Page EiEhD
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
FORGOTTEN CLUB
FUND CROSSES
$1,000 MARK
Times Gathers Largest Amount
Ever Raised by Detroit
Newspaper for Charity
DISTRIBUTION OF
YIILETIDE CHEER STARTS
Big Staff Will Work Day and
Night Until Whole City
Is Covered

The Detroit Times Forgotten club
fund as IL stood, Tuesday morning
81 ,004 o5-is the largest fund evor
raised by Detroit newspaper to in.
sure Christmas-cheer for poor families.
The club was started for the purpose OF
raising $1,000 and its inspiration Was
Tom Mays famous cartoon, Forgot.
ten. The club has not only accom-
plished It's purpose but II has gore
beyond II. Several persons, including
+, S. George. notified The Times that
they wished to be considered mem
bers OF the club but wanted to cis-
tribute the presents themselves. They
did so with the assistance OF the
clubs committee, and IL their dona.
tons to the cause are considered the
fund would amount TO long way,
over $1,000.
In addition~to this The Times gave
the names OF scores OF poor families
TO charitably inclined, who telephoned
or wrote TO the ONCE asking for In.
formation. The Times received 30
bundles OF clothes, many books and
packages OF toys for the children.
and, Monday afternoon. received 80,
big Christmas packages for children.
Each OF these packages contained
bags of candy. cake, etc. Fully 2,U0c
children will be taken care OF for
Christmas through the Offices OF the
Forgotten club.
The delivery OF the Christmas
packages began Monday evening ut
der the personal direction or A. u.
Rowe, placed In charge Of the work
by the committee, consisting OF Ed
win DENLY, Richard p. Joy, William
III. Maybury, Clarence A. Lightncr.
Judge H. s Hubert. j. Walter Drake
and George A. Drake. Mr.. Rowe and
a corps OF assistants have been max
ing up the packages since last Fridax
and will continue 10 work night anc
day up TO Christmas afternoon.
Two automobile delivery wagons
visited the homes OF the poor chill.
eren on the east and west sides, Mon.
day evening.
One hundred and ten families were
visited and 500 packages were dis
tributed, representing that number OF
children. The work OF delivery will
proceed through Tuesday. Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning
end Mr.. Rowe says he fears that his
men may have TO work Christmas aft
tContLnued on Page Nine)
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
CUT IN
MILK PRICE DENIED
Mrs. Dunk Hears of Reduction to
Eight Cents, But Deal
ers Say Nay

Il have the names OF several NO.
men who have been offered milk al
eight cents per quart. from dealers
who raised their price 10 nine cents.
Oct. H. said Mrs. Alfred o Dunk.
president OF the Detroit Housewives
league, Tuesday.
One OF the wholesalers mentioned
by Mrs. Dunk was the -Towar Creams
cry Co. but officers OF that company
denied that their product had
been offered for sale, or would be sold
at less than nine cents per quart.
Similar denial OF reduction was
made by the Detroit Creamery Co
Mrs. Dunk says that Mrs Julian
Health. president OF the National
Housewives league, wanted the De.
troit league to handle cold storage
eggs but the local women emphatical
Ivy declined 20 offer 20 members any
eggs not guaranteed fresh
u have In my house now. 90 dozer
eggs from Mason. Mich, every one
guaranteed TO be strictly fresh, anC
which league members may buy for 9!
cents per dozen" said Mrs. Dunk.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

NEW YORK. Dec 24.-Captain
Lindsay. OF the United Fruit com
pany's steamer Turrialba, ashore on
Barnegat, reported by wireless At 2:3o
this afternoon that the weather had
cleared and the sea moderated. He
said that the life savers were nov
alongside, that the steamer was light
and taking no water, and that all
hands we're safe and contented
As soon az the report was received
word was sent 10 the tugs which had
been waiting TO go 10 the rescue OF
the steamer, TO get ready TO sail as
the storm was also moderating CT the
hook. Ii was believed the revenue
cutter Seneca and the tugs OF tho Mer-
rjt-Chapman company would reach the
Turrialba late this evening. Her posi-
lion. said Captain Lindsay, is on the
southern end Of Egg Harbor shoals.
The Turrialba Is the flagship OF the
fleet OF the United Fruit company: On
board are so passengers and a crew OF
more than 100.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
DETROITER NABBED
AS EMBEZzLER
w. X. Todd, Former Express
Company Employe, Under
Arrest in Seattle

William r. Todd wanted by the
Detroit branch OF the American En-
press Co. on a warrant sworn out
Aug IA, charging him with emoez-
7ling 5000. while working as a re
mittance clerk, is under arrest IL
Seattle, Wash. and is said to be
ready TO return without eNtradition
papers.
Though the warrant charges EN-
OF s2100, IL is alleged that
the actual shortage in Todd's account
Is about s3IO0 When he left De
troit. he IS alleged 20 have taken a
woman OF the underworld with him,
leaving his wife and two children az
No. 81 Fifteenth-st
Detective Ell Baker will bring Todd
back from Seattle, and ne also carries
q photograph OF the woman with him,
TO pick her up II possible
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
AVIATOR PETRE IS
DASHED TO DEATH
Instantly Killed by Fall Before
Big Crowd While At
tempting Flight

LONDON, Dec. 24.--Aviator Edward
Petre was instantly killed today when
his monoplane crashed TO earth III
Yorkshire, near Marske-B BY -The-Sel,
while he was attempting flight from
Erooklands to Edinburgh.
Petre, who had had considerable
experience In aviation, and who had
made many test flights in monoplanes,
both for altitude ana endurance, start.
I'd out from Brooklands early today
He rose TO height of 500 or 600 feet
and then headed northward from Ed
inburgh. A. Marske, famous water
ing place, there was a large crowd
watching the aviator Suddenly the
monoplane plunged, and darted down
ward. The watchers could not tel
whether Petre encountered a contrary
air current. or lost control of his
motor.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
PROBE OF COAL
\ ROAD IS BEGUN
Score of Roads and Coal Com
panies Are Quizzed by
Commission

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Calling
upon all railroads hauling anthracite
coal. and coal companies alleged to
be affiliated with the same carriers,
to give all Information as 10 business
transactions between these different
companies, the Interstate Commerce
commission today began one OF the
most comprehensive Investigations II
has yet undertaken.
Notices were served on a score OF
railroads and coal mining companies,
including the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey; the Delaware & Hudson; Del
aware, Lackawanna Il Western rail-
road; Erie railroad; New York, Sus-
Quehanna & Western railroad; Le-
high; Pennsylvania e. Reading
The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has mailed all these carriers
blanks for them 10 fill out, telling
how much coal Is mined, cost OF min
Ing, high and low selling prices,
ph' -her the stocks of coal companies
are owned by the railroad companies
and all other business information
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
ON DEATH-BED MAN
EASES CONSCIENCE
VIM Gray Admits Making False
Statement Relative to En-
rOllment Cases

A pathetic angie OF Gov. Osborns
investigation OF the alleged enroll
ment frauds came TO light when
William Gray died OF consumption In
the home OF his aged mother, No. 2I5
Woodbridge-st. east, Monday.
Gray was one OF the men whose
names appeared on the alleged
fraudulent enrolment lists, and who
denied signing the papers.
On the eve OF the hearing before
the governor, he had a serious sink.
ing spell, and on his death bed. OK
pressed the wish TO make a statement
about the case.
w. ]. Werner and others heard OF
the case and investigated.
Gray was too weak TO raise his
hands. but In the presence of bis
mother and others. said that he did
sign the enrolment which he had
later denied. He said that Burns de.
tectiyes questioned him about tire
signature. and he, fearing arrest.
denied his own signature. He said
that many other men In the river
front saloon which he had frequented
did the same thing.
An AFFIDAVIT by his mother, relating
TO the death.bed statement, was an
document placed before
the governor,
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

CHICAGO. Dec. IA large and in.
tensely appreciative audience, consist
ing exclusively OF the residents of
the fashionable summer resort, Lake
Geneva, this morning witnessed the
opening act OF a real life parody on
" Bandana Land" Negro ldyll made
famous by Williams and Walker.
in its original form Bandana
Land" musical comedy, told how a
group OF negroes purchased a plot OF
land in the heart OF a fashionable
settlement and how the Negroes SOLD
out TO the white folks, who didn't care
for their proximity, at fabulous prices
There was laugh in every line.
As the play opened today for the
benefit OF Lake Geneva II assumes the
aspect OF a tragedy. Reduced TO stern
reality, with the Judson G.. Sherman
louise in Lake Geneva as the head
quarters OF the Negro Lincoln Social
and Athletic club and with Jack
Johnson. CIhe Negro pugilist. as the
star actor, the laughs evapoorate
Today's performance was initiated
by the transfer of the property from
Mr.. Sherman TO nine Negroes, among
whom is w G.. Anderson, a Negro
lawyer. Anderson Is the moving spirit
in the transaction. He was also one
of the interested spectators at VIII
(Continued On Page Eight
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

With the public opening its purse
strings literally. and with charity
and love for others swelling many a
heart 10 bursting point, the rich ana
poor alike, in Detroit, promise TO
have happy Christmas day. Many
a nickel, as we'll as bill of large de.
nomination, has been shared with
others and the poor and needy Of
Detroit have never before In the cit, S
history been so we'll assured OF fet
Christmas stocking The Times For
gotten clubs fund OF more than
81 900 is providing cheer for over g
90 children-the largest work OF airy
single organization.
The Salvation Army will seTN e
Christmas dinner baskets to 500
families. Damascus commandery. No.
AZ. knights Templar. on Monday, dis
triuted TO $50 families, the baskets
containing venison or beef, bread,
milk, coffee, potatoes, apples, fruits
and candies
The churches Of the city and var
ious clubs will provide Christmas
cheer for hundreds OF families. The
fact that AL of the charitable organ1;
cations, including the churches. have
used the Associated Charities as "a
clearing house will prevent duplica-
ton OF food, clothing and toys, anc
there will be less chance OF any being
overlooked.
Many OF the large corporations, and
merchants OF the city, have arranged
for Christmas gifts TO employees The
Detroit. Windsor & Belle Isle Ferry
company gave 15O big, fat turkeys 70
employees.
The distribution of basket dinners
10 500 poor families will take place
in the Salvation Army citadel, Second
1Continued on Page N.neJ
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
BIRNEY l.. KENYON
HAARER'S CHIEF CLERK

LANSING. Mich. Dec. 2i.-(Spe-
cialD-State Treasurer John W
Haarer will appoint Birney l..
Kenyon. OF Freeport as CHIEF clerk
in the treasury department Jan. l. At
present Kenyon is clerk in the state
land department. but IS an experienced
-bookkeeper. @r
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
EIGHT REPORTED HURT
IN GEORGIA RAIL WRECK

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec 24.-Eight per
sons we're reported seriously injured
when the Jacksonville limited, north
hound. the crack flyer of the Illinois
Central, was wrecitd near Ellayille.
Is miles west OF Americas. early To.
day Three Of the coaches were over
turned
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
RAILROAD HEADS ENTER
PLEAS OF NOT GUILTY

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Formal pleas
OF not guilty to indictments charging
them with criminal conspiracy In re
straint OF foreign and Interstate com
merce, were entered In the criminal
branch of the United States court be.
tore Judge Hough, this afternoon. BY
attorneys representing Charles )
Mellen, president OF the New Haven
railroad. and f. J. Chamberlin. pres.
dent OF the Grand Trunk system.
Both OF the accused railroad MAJ
mates were I'm court and were released
in a bond OF $4,000 each.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
MERRY YULETIDE
IS ASSURED FOR
THE ENTIRE CITY
Public Opens Purse Strings Lib
orally 10 Provide for
UnfOrtunates
SANTA CLAUS DUE TO
CALL AT EVERY HOME
Forgotten Club Leads in Spread
ing Characterization Army
to Feed 500 Families
REFUSES TO JAIL
MEN OVER CHRISTMAS

Judge Codd showed the prop
eF Christmas spirit when an at
torney waited on him, Tuesday
morning, and asked for a cap.as
for the arrest OF two men.
charged with SANDER. The
Judge told the lawyer that he
wouldn't be q party 10 causing
the arrest on the eve OF Christ
mas OF any man in a matter
which could very well hold
over, so the men whom the at
torney wanted placed in Jail
will be free 10 spend the holl-
day with their families and
friends.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
Oklahoma Train Robber Killed.
YARD CONDUCTOR KILLED
UNDER TRAIN WHEELS

George f. Turck. yard conductor for
the Michigan Central. was instantly
killed while working in tire Yards at
the foot OF Feminist, Tuesday morn
ing. Nobody saw the accident, but
It Is thought that rurck was caught
while crawling beneath a train. lie
was about 80 years old and lived with
his family at No 1873 Twenty-thirrd-
ST Coroner Burgess is investigating
.tht fatality
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
TAFT PASSES AROUND
TON OF XMAS TURKEYS

WASHINGTON. Dec. PA ton OF
Turkey constituted President Tait's
Christmas present TO White House at.
iendants, and others, today. Plir-
ming the usual custom the turkeys
we're distributed TO the homes OF the
recipients with a card bearing the
pfesident's name and wishing them
merry Christmas.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
EnaIIsh Guild MayoraI Race.

from the mayoralty race in Windsor,
leaving only three candidates In the
deld-Mayor Shepherd, who is seeking
second term; J. II. Mcconnell and
T.. w. Brooke. Henry Clay may also
take place Dec. 80 and tho elections a
week later
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
WHITE WIVES
TO Be QUEENS OF
sBANDANA LAND
And Bandana Land Is To Be
Right in Midst of
MilliOnaires
WIFE OF JACK JOHNSON
TO BE CHIEF PATRONESS
William & Walker Farce Has
Real Life Parody in
Chicago

MARSHALL, Mich, Dec. "a
(SpeciaD-Justlce Cortriaht to-
day married Herbert J. Roberts,
Battle Creek, and Mrs. Ethel May
Sass, Of Decatur. Robert 10
Negro and the woman white. She
recently got a iivorce from her
first husband.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
THE WEATHER

For Detroit and Nicinltyi Tuesday
aud Wednesday unsettled; moderate
south winds. -
For bower uIchiEant FaIf In south
portions probably snow nurrieS to-
might nnd wednesday, north portion
moderate west backing south winds.
TDnNN'S TEMPER ArI RES
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
HOLIDAY TRADE
IS HEAVIEST IN
CITY'S HISTORY
Fully % Per Cent in Excess of
Last Seasons, Is Mer-
chants Estimate
ANOTHER INDICATION
OF TIE BUMPER TINES
Substantial and Useful Articles
Purchased Instead of Usual
Cheap knick knacks

The increase in Christmas bust
ness In Detroit over last year is
we'll Indicated by the Increase in
bank clearlnes. The elearings for
December up to noon, Tuesday.
amount 10 $50 1900, 225, while the
figures for the corresponding
period last year we're $7o,367 .so5,
the Increase being $t2.532, 800, or
about 10 per cent.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
WEATHER CLEARS;
TURRIALBA SAFE
Captain Reports Life-Savers Are
Alongside-Rescue Ships
Proceed

SANDY HOOK, N. ", Dec. "a.
The schooner John May went
ashore OF the fort here, IN
snowstorm today. Life savers
have gone to the rescue Of the
crew as the schooner shows sign
Of breaking up.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
Parcels ost Package Ahead Of Time.

COLUMBUS. o., Dec. 24.-The trst
package TO reach the local rostofIlce
bearing the parcel pest stamp. arTiv.
ed seven days ahead OF time. II came
from a small Michigan town. and Will!
be held until Jan. / before delivered
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

One year ago todayi Highest tenn
perature, 90, lowest, 81 mean aIi
partly cloudy weather. Christmas day
one , ear ago was generally cloudy With
trace of early In the morning
the temperature ranged from n Go ~.
The moon rises at ti2O y. M.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

Job Printing Done Right. Tfm~.
PrfntinE Co, IS John R--.t.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
U. S. GOVERNMENT BoNDs
NEW YORK COTTON

Cotton prices reported by Hayden
stone a Co. Dec "a:
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24
CAN'T COMPARE PITCHERS OF
TODAY AND THOSE OF I
YESTERDAY.

There is no satisfactory way OF
comparing the present-day pitchers
with those OF 10 or 20 years ago, be-
cause OF the material changes that
have been made in the pitching rules
since those days
Before 1891 the pitching distance
was mucn shorter. There was less
strain on the pitchers arm. There
Is no question al TO the latter fact.
for there are men who have pitched
at both distances. and who know that
the amount OF physical exertion war
not so great at the short, distance. In
addition to that, pitchers In the old
days were allowed the freedom Of
box from which they could pitch at
any angle. They were allowed to take
skip end a jump II they felt like II
Once there was a pitcher who was
dubbed Jumping Jack" Jones be
cause Of his agility in the pitchers
box
So far as effectiveness OF delivery /,
Is concerned the writer is inclined to
believe. after some years OF observs.
ton, that the new rule Is really a ben
eft to the pitchers. II calls for harder
work, because it is manifest that II
takes more endurance TO pitch ball
continuously for long distance than
for a short distance. but time has
proved that curve ball in the hands
OF a skillful pitcher Is more effective
over the present distance from the
pitchers plate TO the batter's box.
And, by the way, the occasional ref.
erence TO the pitchers box Is bat tina
honest old heritage OF the term. which
was accurate when the pitchers box
actually existed, marked on the hsld
in whitewash.
There were pitchers In those days
who changed their position in the boz
with almost every batter who walked
to the plate. and there were very fe%
who did not pitch from two corners
and sometimes three corners OF the
box TO the same batter The pitchers
box was seven feet long, four feet
wide and so feet from the plate.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

BusIneS--IIke Printing. no fuss AMI
no feathers. The plain. neat kind tha'
looks right Times Printing CO., ~
John at Ph Main ii4S ~ "t'v -
The Detroit times., 1912-12-24

Job Printing Bone hight. Time.
Printing Co, Is John R.-st.