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The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
FIGHT FOR POSSESSION
OF GIRL is BITTER

The fight over the possession or
Edith Keifer, in the probate court.
grows more complicated and bitter as
the case continues. The girl is claim
ed by her brother. Ed. Moore Keifer.
and by her uncle, John Springer, who
resides In Moosejaw, in the Canadian
west.
In his petition, last Friday. the
brother claimed that the girls father.
Edward Keifer, was dead. but he
brought the father into court. Mon
day morning. The latter claims to be
the father OF the girl, although he
admits he was not living with his wife
when the girl was born. The parents
were divorced three years later, and
the girl went with the mother. At her
death 1t Is claimed the girl was given
to the uncle, but she always lived
with her brother, and wants to re-
main with him now. The girl Will in
herit n little property, and Il Is said
this Is the real reason for the fight
for her possession. The girl says she
IS IA, and has right to select her
own guardian, but the uncle is en-
deavoring TO show she Is but Is.
Judge Hubert promises a decision
during the afternoon.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
"YOU' RE A LIAR" AID. ALLAN
SHOUTS AT f D, HOVEY
Lively Squabble Features Meet
ing of the Council Ordi-
nance Committee.

The lie was passed in a meeting OF
the ordinance committee of the COM
mon council. Monday morning. The
committee. in response to the wishes
OF +. ID. Hovey, had set Hovey's gar
bage ordinance for hearing Wednes-
day morning, at 10:30 o'clock and the
matter was supposed to have been
disposed OF when Hovey returned to
Among other things he stated that he
had known Aid. Allan but two weeks.
You're a liar" shouted Allan, ap-
preaching Mr.. Hovey In what some of
those present construed as a menac-
Ing attitude. You were up In my
Office trying TO Interest me In a voting
machine you wanted to sell the city
several years ago."
The incident passed without any
blows being struck.
There was an echo OF the recent
franchise battle when Aid. Allan, who
Is chairman of the committee, suggest
ed that while the meeting would be
public 1t should not be too widely ad
vertised. as the committee did not
want too large a crowd.
Il think every citizen should have
the right to come in,' said John ],
Tuomey, who had been an interested
spectator.
You know, Mr.. Tuomey, that you
are free to come into our meetings at
any time." returned AID Allan. "The
only secret meetings I've heard about
We're the secret conferences on the
ID. u. r. franchise"
But the people repudiated them,
didn't they
They certainly did, and they did
what was right"
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
w. p. NIXON, WELL-KNOWN
PUBLISHER is DYING

CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-William Penn
Nixon. 10. former president of the AS
sociated Press, lawyer, editor and
pubIicist of note, is dying at his home
here believing Hg-a-seSere-ait
heart failure. His physicians stated
that he had improved somewhat 10
day. but no hope is held out Tor MS
recovery.
Nixon was a member OF the ONO
legislature in 1865. He practiced law
for many years at Cincinnati, later
becoming business manager OF the
Cincinnati Chronicle. In 1872. he be
came general manager and publisher
OF the Chicago Inter-Ocean. Later he
became head of the Associated Press.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
MINORITY REPORT
FLAYS STEPHENSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-Attack-
ing as Corrupt" and a violation OF the
Fundamental principles of our sys-
tenn of government, the methods by
which Senator Isaac Stephenson,
(Rep., Wis.,, carried the primary
election, five members of the SEN
ate privileges and elections COM
mittee today joined in minor
ity report TO the senate holding
that the aged senator was not duly
and legally elected. The resolution
was signed by Jones (Rep., Wash)
Clapp (Rep., Mimi; Kenyon. (Rep.,
Ia); Kern Dem., Ind, and Lea
Dem, Tenn9
1t opposed the exoneration given
Stephenson by the majority OF the
committee. The minority report de-
clared:
I'VE believe the methods employed
at the primary were corrupt that they
were against public policy: that they
were demoralizing in character; that
they directly contributed to destroy
the purity and freedom Of the elec-
ton: that they violated the funamen-
tai principles in the basis of our sys-
TEN of government and that they are
not to be tolerated by the senate OF
the United States as means OF pro-
curing a seat in that body"
Stephenson's admitted expenditure OF
$107 900 in the senatorial primary, was
the basis of the minority's criticism.
How a seat in the senate can be
secured" said the report, with the
evidence showing the use of such
large sum of money and not be faint
ed. we are unable to comprehend. The
question before the senate is whether
auch methods shall be denounced by
our words and approved b. our -Yotes-
"If he used methods-and the ma
jority says he did--that it would be
difficult to justify in behalf of state
candidate. then it is equally difficult
for the senate to justify such conduct
In -our judgment Il cannot be done" =
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
EFFORT MADE HERE TO
GET BAIL FOR BENSON

Efforts are being made here to Sc
cure bail for William X. Benson, for
mer president OF the Detroit Fedora
ton of Labor, who was arrested on bis
farm near Barkersville, NY, Friday, IN
connection with the alleged dynamit'
ing conspiracy. Benson has many
loyal friends in Detroit labor circles.
and-the- present efforts are being Gl-
rected toward inducing some one with
capital to put up the necessary cash,
$4,000, with some surety company.
William Byron, the Southern league
umpire, is said to be one OF those
taking an active part in the ball mat
ter. but with what SUCCESS rs not
known. Benson's friends are known
to have received some encouragement,
however.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
REV. MYE0N ADAMS
ACCEPTS CHICAGO CALL

The Rev. Myron r. Adams, former
pastor OF the Warren-aye. Baptist
church. told The Times, Monday
morning, that he had decided to ac-
cept the call TO the pastorate OF the
First Baptist church. Thirty-first-st.
and South-bivd., Chicago. He will as
sumo charge of the church, March 10.
The First church is located In a dis
population -eeneest.
ed and embraces people in all stations
OF life. The congregation wanted a
sort OF social service minister. and
Mr. Adams was considered just the
person for the place. Since leaving
the local ministry he has been devot.
ing all his time to social service ac-
tivities In Michigan, and had planned
Ito continue the work in this state.
Had there not been an opportunity to
follow the work in Chicago, he says.
he would not have given UP the local
and state field.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
J. l.. HUDSON GETS FRESH
GRIP ON WOODWARD

]. l.. Hudson has taken q five-year
lease of the store at No. 172 Wood
ward-ave., 20 feet frontage, immediate
ly adjoining his new addition, and
has subleased the property to the Far
rand Organ Co. which will take pos
session May /. The store Is now occu-
pied by THE Fair" bazaar. Mr.. Hud-
son practically has an option TO pur-
chase this property, together with the
40 feet adjoining, at the end of five
years, and II conditions warrant at
that time it is his intention to build
on TO his present Woodward-ave. es-
tablishment. The Scotland Woolen
Mills, now located at No. ia Wood
warI-ave., will vacate May l, when
Parentesis Bros, Greek candy mer-
chants, will take possession.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
SHERIFF SUMMONED
TO QUIET STRIKERS

Information that strikers from the
Michigan Alkali Co.'S plant In Ford
City were threatening violence. took
Sheriff CASTOR, Deputy Sheriff Stein
and five men to Ford City, early Mon
day morning, but they found every
thing quiet.
About GO men employed in the ship
ping department are out, and IL is
said that early Monday morning they
called at the homes or others EN-
ployed in the mills, and ordered them
10 remain away from work, declaring
-disobeye,i woufd be beaten
The sheriff left FIVE men to see that
no trouble occurred.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
SOLONS GET DATA ON
COMPENSATION QUESTION

LANSING. Mich, Feb 19.-Copies
OF the report of the commission on
workingmen's compensation appointed
by Gov. Osborn. have been forwarded
TO the members of the legislature by
the governor.
He did not state whether he desired
the members TO consider this PROPOSE
ton at the special session, neither
did he say whether he would comply
with the request OF Lleutenant-Gov-
ernor Ross to furnish the solons ad-
vanced copies OF the bills to be con-
sidered.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
.P-sepFHMICK- RETIRED
POLICEMAN, WEDS AGAIN

lanes p. Southwickt n years old
retired patrolman, was married, Mon
,iay morning, by Justice De Cav &c
,da Beach. widow. aged As years
MIR. Southwicks first wife died
couple of years ago and Mrs. Beach
bas since been keeping house for him.
tr- Sonthwfek was placed on the
superannuation list on May 10, 1910.
AZ the time OF his retirement he was
the Oldest policeman OH the force in
noint of service. For many years he
Mas on duty in the Municipal build
ing.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
CAN'T WALK CRACK;
SENT UP AS DRUNK

Edward Novik went TO the House
of Correction for 80 days, Monday. be
cause he couldn't walk crack In.
pollce court.
Novik. arrested as drunk, Satur
day. was released. TO spend Sunday
with his family, but came TO court
Monday. drunker than ever.
He insisted that he was sober
Justice stein ordered him to walk
crack In the floor. Novik couldnt
make good.
Rotten performance" grunted the
Judge. Thirty days"
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
PICKPOCKET SUSPECT
FIGHTS FOR LIBERTY
sh6rt-wefght-eo coal

? George Borhan, alias George Cline,
alias Paul Diamond, arrested here as
a pickpocket suspect. and wanted In
Boston on the charge OF jumping a
bail bond, is making a fight for his
freedom. He has retained Attorney
Thomas Mahon, who has served the
police with a writ of habeas corpus.
The case will be argued before Judge
Connolly, Monday afternoon.
Borhan, who is So years old, has
already served prison sentences total
ing % years. for a wide variety of
crimes, including assault, burglary,
picking pockets and plain larceny.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
MICHIGAN UNITED
TO EXTEND LINES

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-George G
Moore, chairman OF the board OF di
rectors OF the Michigan United Rail-
ways Co. has been conducting nego-
tiations with New York and Philadel.
phla bankers with view TO making
arrangements TO increase the com
pany's capital stock from $1,000. 900
to an amount necessary to carry out
extension plans.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and vicinityi Monday
night and Tuesday, cloudy and unset
tied, probably light snow and coldert
mcderate north winds.
Lower MichiRnni Unsettled weather
,optaht and Tuesday with snow nur-
rIcs, colder tonight and In enst por-
dion Tuesdays moderate 60 brisk north
east winds.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
MANGLED BY TRAIN

With his skull fractured and one
foot severed by train. an unidenu-
fed mar about % years old, was
found by Brakeman Smith. sof the
Wabash, beside the tracks at the
crossing. Sunday night
He died in Solvay hospital, Monday
noon.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
BAILEY WINS SUIT
AGAINST SIBLEY CO.

James Bailey, former postmaster
or the village OF Sibley. was awarded
! verdict OF $2,lS3 against the Sibley
Quarry Co, by a jury in Judge Hally's
court, Monday morning. Bailey man
aged a store for the company while
acting as postmaster. and the COM
rany retained the proceedsHof the
rostoffice, claiming II was entitled TO
D he money, as Bailey was engaged by
the firm at a yearly salary.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19
SELLS SHORT WEIGHT
COAL; DRAWS FINE

William i. Bowen, coal dealer, Was
fined $40 by Judge Connolly, Monday
morning, when found guilty of selling
-short-weight- -eeal. -
John Il. Cram, convicted of driving
ar automobile 20 miles an hour at
Adams and Woodward-aves., was
fined S25.
Vern Emmett, in charge of a motor
truck, used by local newspaper, was
fired $40 for falling to equip the ma
chiEe with lights at night.
x. II. Hfnsch was nned SIU Tor
dumping load of dirt on private
property.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

one year ago today Highest tenn
ycrature, 20s lowest, IL; mean, -.
The sun sets tonight nj $40 and rises
Tuesdny morning mt 6i21.
The moon rises tonight mt ft34.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

Job PRINTING Done hight. Times
Printing Co.. 1B 1ohn R-st
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

He Is the United States district at
torney at indianapolis and will have
much to do with the prosecutions un-
der the indictments recently re-
turned in the dynamite cases. Before
his appointment as district attorney
he was attorneygeneral OF Indiana.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

EXPRESSING ANo BAGGAGE,
Halp or Cty II
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

urssENGER-MAIN OR cITY-ss,.
The Detroit times., 1912-02-19

Commercial Credit CO. Ratings.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-12

The largest coral reef in the
world is the Great Barrier of
North Australia. 1t is a thousand
miles long and t;sty wiies VIDE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-12

to get good emblem for sale for
the 1915 worlds fair. He has been
using an electroplating outfit,
molds, plaster of paris, and he
worked behind painted windows.
One of Schwin' S neighbors told
this to a friend, Harry Mohitt, T..
S. secret service operative.
"CounterfeitersT ex lai med
that smart gink, and began shad-
owing Schwin.
Mofhtt didn't find out anything
by the shadowing, so he got a
formal search warrant, and one
day, while Schwin himself was
out, he raided the Schwin home.
He went through everything in
the house, including some of Mrs.
Schwin's most treasured possess
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-12
His Only Mistake.
Your son seems very

"Your son seems very clear
headed"
Eyes, he's a smart boy. Only
he made mistake once. He said,
Father, now is tn time to fall
so we failed and made good
money from it. Only if we had
waited till tn next week we
would have burned out
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-12
HAIR WHITENED IN DAY.

San Francisco, June 12.-Just
because a neighbor had a long
tongue and a United States secret
service man was extra specially
bullheaded, the hair of pretty lit
tie Mrs. Oleda Schwin was turned
white in day.
Mrs. Schwin's husband has
been experimenting for some time
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-12

sions, and he scared the little
woman half to death.
Mrs. Schwin has complained to
y. S. Commissioned Krull, and
Krull has promised an investiga-
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17

pears elsewhere In this issue II The
Banner.
Just previous to the beginning OF
his sermon. DR.. WILDER spoke for n
short time, his words having "a gener.
nj bearing upon the church and its
purpose. He mentioned the fire which
broke out In the new building a few
evenings ago and referred to II as n
reminder that nothing no great can be
attained that II may not be lost In a
moment II merely a creation OF man.
After making his regular weekly
announcements, Rev, Clemmer com.
nended highly the work OF the build.
ing committee and said that In spite
of many difficulties and delays
the best end possible has been attain.
ed. lie announced that the new build.
ing is entirely free Of debt and sug.
gested that this fact serve to give rise
to feeling OF pride to every
Presbyterian and every friend OF the
church in the city.
The new church. according to the
statement OF Rev. Clemmer, was erect.
ed at total cost OF $4,000. This. he
said. Is a great deal more than was ut
hrst anticipated TO be necessary to
pay for the church and would then
have been considered a practicable
tmpOssibility. Mr.. Clemmer express.
cd his firm belief that God inspired
the givers toward the fund and said
that had he not had the Divine Power
TO aid him the project would probably
have been a failure. He said that,
during the past months Of labor to.
ward the securing Of money for the
church. he was only an instrument In
the hands Of God.
The music at the morning service
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17

Short opening talk by Rev. Glen.
mer
Prayer by Rev. Clemmer.
Responsive Reading
Minister-Holy, blessed, and glorious
Trinity: three Persons and one God.
Congregation-To Thee we dedicate
this House.
Minister-Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Our Father which art in
Heaven.
Congregation-To Thee we dedicate
this House.
Minister--Son of God, the only be.
gotten son of the Father, head Of the
body, which is the Church; head over
all things in the Church; Prophet,
Priest and King of thy people.
Congregation-To Thee we dedicate
this House.
Minister-God the Holy Ghost, pro-
ceeding from the Father and the Son
given to be our abiding Teacher
Sanctifer, and Comforter; Lord and
Giver of Life.
Congregation-To Thee we dedicate
this House.
Prayer by Rev. Clemmer.
Doxology.
Benediction-Dr. Francis A WILDER
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17
THE HOUSE
OF WORSHIP
Rebuilt By The First PreSby-
terian Congregation
Completed And Is Now Ready
For Occupancy
Practically An Entire New
structure was Built
Wonderfully Complete In All
| Of Its Details
Most COmmOdiOuS And Beauti-
full Church In The City

When the congregation of the Mt.
Vernon Presbyterian church placed
the work of remodeling the old build.
ing in the hands of building COM.
mittee, they delegated the committee
much authority and a great RESPONSE.
bility. The task was difficult one.
The old structure was good, but was
too small and did not measure up to
the requirements of a modern church
edifice. From an economical stand.
point 1t was thought advisable to pre-
serve the old building in its essential
features. Also, from the point of senti-
ment 1t was deemed expedient to pre-
serve the old structure, but how to
alter the old building and to add the
new portion was question which re-
quired great deal of study
Through the assistance of their ar
chitect, Mr.. Frank L. Packard, of Col
umbus, Ohio, a solution was finally de-
termined upon.
The front or west end of the old
structure VAS removed and new con.
struction was added, bringing the line.
Of the front Of he building out to the
street. The south side Of the build
ing was left in it's original form ex.
cept such change as was necessary
% make the addition at the front. In
order to retain the benefits from the
windows on the north of the old struc-
ture, an open court has been maintain.
ed between the old and new portions.
at the north Of the old structure.
BY the addition to the front of the.
building space of approximately %;
feet by 20 feet was added to the audi
torium or first floor. This extension
to the old structure made 1t possible
to provide gallery.
new pulpit and choir loft were
provided in the old auditorium, add
ing very much needed Improvement
at this point The large, new memor.
ial window in the west end of the +.
church affords abundance of light.
and Is one of the features of the build
ing.
The alterations and improvements
have been made with the idea of
carrying out as far as pOssiD.s the
modern Gothic style in architecture.
The red brick facing, with the lioht
stone trimmings, give very pleasing
and attractive appearance 70 the ex-
terror.
The new portions of the interior
have been detailed along the mission
style which is we'll adapted to this
style of architecture The wood work.
finished In brown tone, gives beaut>
and elegance to the interior. Good
taste is everywhere displayed. The
highest type of house of worship.
and Of the church home has been at
tanned.
The new church is the most com.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17

May Buckley has been engaged az
leading woman with u stock company
In Toledo. o.
willard Holcomb'S playlet "Her
Last Rehearsal" has been revived
with success.
Medicine Is now being placed In
candy for the benefit Of the little ones.
In days gone by the youngsters had
. choice Of standing for caster oil or
q thrashing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17

was excellent. The choir, composed
of seventeen strong, we'll trained voic-
es, accompanied by sweet music from
the huge organ Of over 1400 pipes, rem
dered number of very pretty selec.
tions. A solo by Mr.. Walter Sperry
was exceptionally good.
The dedication ceremony was begun
at twelve o'clock It was as follows:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17
Ralph Cole Seriously IN.
Titanic Baby Dead.

Kalamazoo. Mich. Dso. IA son
born Thursday to Mr.. and Mrs. Dick.
inson Bishop Of Dowagiac. Titanic
survivors. 10 dead. Mrs. Bishop 10 70
ported seriously III. The young couple
who were on their honeymoon. left
the Titanic In the nrst lifeboat.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17

Columbus, o., Dec. 14.-A new item
OF the legislative program was practi-
cally determined upon at the confer.
ence here between Governor-elect Cox
and the state candidates who were
elected on the Democratic ticket last
fall. Proposal by State Chairman
Finley that the legislature be asked
to create commission to prepare a
new and progressive school code for
Ohio was given favorable considera,
tiOn. This commission would be ex-
pected to report to the extra session
II one Is called.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17
DEDICATED
TO SERVICE
d The Lord Is New Presby.
terian Church
With Very Solemn And I'm.
pressive Ceremony
h Presence Of Congregation
That Filled The Church
The Cost Of The EdifiCe Com
pIeted Was $44,5OO
And Il Was Dedicated Wholly
Free Of Debt
+ /. !. + 1. 4. i. f. 4. i. 1. 1. +
+ Corner stone laid Sunday, 4.
4. August ~, 1911 i.
4. Church dedicated Sunday, De. i.
q. nanaber 16 1919 q.
The Cost Of The EdifiCe Com.
pIetcd Was $44,5OO
And II Was Dedicated Wholly
Free Of Debt
+ 4. i. 4. !. + + i. 4. !. + i. !.
4. Corner stone laid Sunday, 4,
4. August ~, 1911 i.
4. Church dedicated Sunday, De. i.
i. eember is, 1912. 4.
+ Cost Of the edifice $44,50o. i.
I. 4. i. 4. II !. !. i. i. + 4. + !. +

At the close of the dedication SER
mon delivered by DIR. Francis A. VIII
her ID. d.. Sunday morning the new
editice of the First Presbyterian
church was formally dedicated to the
public worship of Almighty God.
The service was solemn and impress
sive and was taken part in by the en-.
tire congregation. the actual dedica.
ton ceremony being a series of re-
sponsive readings by the pastor, Rev.
w. A. Clemmer and the congregation.
The sorg service Sunday evening
marked the close OF series of cere.
monies at the new church which was
begun last Wednesday with an organ
recital and concert.
About eight hundred persons heard
DIR. Wilber's excellent morning sermon
which began at 1890 o'clock and had
for text:
Spiritual Worship"
DR.. Wilber's sermon, In full. ap.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-12-17
Didn't Like Lincoln.

New Haven, Conn.,, DOC. IL. - Dr.
Fayette Hall, one Of the best-known
Gentists In the state, died from pneu.
tioia. DIR. Hall was known about tho
,tate as the man who did not like
President Lincoln, and his dislike OF
the emancipation was very pronounced.
He was born In this state In 1925.
Some time after the civil war book,
entitled "The Real Abraham Lincoln"
vas written by DR.. Hall II was o
scathing criticism of Lincoln's life.
Goes Through the Ice.
Portsmouth. o.. Dec. 14.-Paris Dies,
13. was drowned In pond here, and
only the fact that her sleeve caught
on cake OF Ice made possible the
rescue of his sister, Tera Diles. II.
The boy wns pushing his sister across
the frozen pond on a small Wagon
when the Ice broke.
Says Women VIII Institute Peace.
New York. Dec. IA. - Representa-,
tives OF more than 100 women's clubs
kathered at Sherry's at n luncheon
given by Mrs. Elmer Black In honor
Of the Baroness Bertha Won Suttner,
the author and winner Of the Nobel
pence prize, The baroness In an ad-
dress said there never will be real
peace In the world until woman suf-
frage is achieved.
Ralph Cole Seriously IN.
Washington. Dec. 14.--Former Rep
resentative Ralph ID, Cole Of Findlay,
legal adviser to the controller Of the
currency. IL seriously III ut the Belle.
vue hospital here. There were indi-
cations Of complications and the doc.
tor gave strict orders that no visitors
should be admitted to the sick room.
Mrs. Cole, who is in Findlay. has been
summoned