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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
VOTING ON ON =PtAN TO MERGE
CHURCHES IN CANADA
TAKES PLACE TOMORROW
Organic Union of Presbyterian,
Methodist and Congrega-
tional Bodies Proposed
OPPOSITION IN WINDSOR
Pastor Tolmie and Many of His
Flock Not in Sympathy
With Plan

In every Presbyterian church In
Canada ballots will be distributed to-
morrow to give members and adher.
ents an opportunity TO vote on pro-
posal to effect an organic union with
the Methodist and Congregational
bodies. Much interest is being taken
In the matter, and nowhere more than
In Windsor, where the Presbyterians
are very strong. numerically, inan-
cially and socially. The sentiment in
st. Andrews church, which has a
communion roll of nearly 800 with
perhaps hall as many adherents, ap-
pears to be decidedly against the
union plan.
Voting has already taken place in
some of the Methodist and Congrega-
tional churches, and others will get
their ballots tomorrow. The entire
vote is to be placed in the hands Of
The proposed union authorities by
March 15 of this year and the result
VIII be made known soon after that
Just what the outcome will be is a
mere matter of conjecture at this
time, but previous test votes in the
presbyteries have shown no in favor
Of the union and 400 against 1t. The
sentiment among the Methodists and
Congregationalists is also said to ia.
vor the project.
The movement for church union in
Canada was begun In 1905, at which
time five bodies were entertaining the
idea-Presbyterians Methodists, Con-
gregationalists, Baptists and Episco-
palians. The latter two were unable
10 see their way clear to continue
in the negotiations and dropped out
the Baptists wanting to hold To their
doctrine of immersion and the Epis-
copalians determining to stick to the
episcopacy.
The chief points of doctrine decided
on by the three bodies voting on the
merger plan follow:
Article 1.--Of God.-we believe in
the one only living and true God, a
Spirit, infinite. eternal and unchange-
able in His being and projections; the
In all His ways most glorious In holi-
ness unsearehable in Wisdom, plenteous
In mercy. full OF compassion, and apun-
dant in goodnesssand truth. We wor-
ship Him In the unity OF the God-head
and the mystery OF the Holy Trinity.
the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit. three persons, OF the same sub
stance. equal In power and glory.
Article 2.-Of Revelation.-We be-
lieve that God has revealed Himself
of man: that He has been graciously
pleased TO make clearer revelation Of
Himself to men of God who spoke 8
they were moved by the Holy Spirit;
and that In the fulness of time He has
Continued on Page Two.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
URGES ORGANIZATION OF
SUFFRAGE PARTY IN FIGHT
FOR "VOIES FOR WOMEN
Mrs. Myron B. Vorce Says De-
troit Suffragists Should Fol-
low Lead of Cleveland Sisters
HOT FIGHT ON IN OHIO
Women Lobby Hard to Have
Suffrage Provision Included
in New Constitution

Several times during the past year
the equal suffragists OF Detroit have
been advised by visiting suffrage
speakers TO form a strong organiza-
tiCn II they ever hoped to accomplish
anything In the campaign for votes
for women" and the same battle cry
OF Organize, organize, organize is
again urged upon them by Mrs My
ron B. Vorce, OF Cleveland, a former
Detroiter, and now in the city on a
visit to her father, L. IL. Ridgeley,
No. "a Garfleld-ave.
''All the effort in the world is more
or less futile without organization
Mrs. Vorce declares, "and ! do wish
something could be done here in De-
troit. Immediately, to establish a wo-
man suffrage party such as we have
in Cleveland.
II know Detroit has suffrage clubs
and lots of enthusiastic men and wo-
men, who are doing good work In the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
HOBSON ASSAILED
BY FOES IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-Calling
Rep. Hobson (Dem. Ala.). a "cow-
ard" Reps. Hay (Dem., Va) and
Fitzgerald (Dem., n. W. delivered u
joint attack on the hero of the Merri-
mac in the house today. Hobson was
not on the floor at the time
The Albanian yesterday inserted
in the record a criticism of Hay and
Fitzgerald for their attitude on the
army appropriation bill-remarks
which were not made on the floor, but
published under the leave to print
privilege"
Hay said this was "cowardly"
move. Fitzgerald charged that Hob
son neglected his congressional duty
to deliver Chautauqua lectures.
Fitzgerald declared that he had
called on Hobson tbs morning to tell
him that he would reply TO his re-
marks and asked him TO be present.
iobson, he said, told him he had 10
leave the city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
FAILS TO TURN IN CASH
-C0LHEGTED;- SENT UP

John Miller, a teamster, was sent
10 the House OF Correction by Justice
Jeffries. Saturday morning, to serve
30 days, in default of $50 fine for
collecting st4 for load of coal, and
falling to turn IL in to his employers,
the Houghten-French Coal Co.
Miller drove up to the address
where the coal was wanted, collected
the money. and then dumped the coal
In the street, leaving horse, wagon
and coal there. while he took his de-
parture with the cash. He declared
that IL was case of mistaken iden-
tity, but the woman who paid the
money positively identified him, and
Manager John Thompson, who hired
him, was also sure that there was
no mistake.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
CAN'T COLLECT ALIMONY
FROM MINOR HUSBAND

Johnny Prendergast, the we'll,
known pugilist, whose wife, Goldie,
is suing for divorce, was before Judge
Hosmer, Saturday morning, to show
cause why he should not pay alimony,
and was relieved from this duty after
his attorney, Sol Cohen, had raised
q novel point in law.
The young fighter is only 10, while
ibis wife is year younger. The at
torney contended that since he is un-
der age and had meyer been enamel
pated by his father, the court had no.
right to order him to pay alimony as
his earnings were stiIl the property
of his parent. After argument had
been heard on the matter, Judge Hos
mer decided he was without jurisdic-
tion, and refused to make the order
for slimony
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
SAYS DRY NOV .MlNT is
MAKING GREAT STRIDES
Supt. Baker, of National Anti
Saloon League, Here For
Sunday Addresses

p. A. Baker, of Washington, super
intendent OF the National Anti-Saloon
league, arrived In Detroit, Saturday
morning, to speak In local pulpits. to-
morrow, in connection with the sec
ond OF the two annual field days OF
the Michigan Anti-Saloon league.
Asked what progress the dry" move
ment was making In the United
States, Mr.. Baker said to The Times:
I'VE are very well pleased with the
way things are going. We now feel
that we are In fair way to get an in
terstate commerce law 10 prevent the
shipment Of liquor from wet states
into dry ones. The judiciary COM
mittee OF congress has advised the
liquor interests that it will hear but
three more times from them in re-
gard to protests against the proposed
legislation. These hearings are to
take place on March 4. and 6. After
that the wet forces will have no fur
ther opportunity to delay our efforts
in the matter.
I'VE believe, too, that the commit
tee is going to report favorably on the
Shepherd-Kenyon bill, which provides
for the law we want. With that
measure in force. We can accomplish
great results. AS 1t is now, we ex-
perience great handicaps in not being
able to keep liquor shipments out OF
dry territory
Has the National Anti-Saloon
league any preference for PRESIDENT
Mr.. Baker was asked.
NO" he said. but we are pretty
well satisfied with Mr.. Taft. He IS a
great president, In my estimation, and
/ believe history will SO write him
down. He has proven himself fair.
minded, and | think his great ability
as a lawyer has allowed him to deh
fairly with us. All we ask of presi-
dent is to not give the liquor inter
ests any preference, and Mr.. Taft has
pleased us in that respect"
Mr.. Baker said he didn't regard the
LaFollette boom seriously, and that
Harmon had effaced himself as DEM
ocratic possibility in his speech in
the Ohio constitutional convention, a
few days ago. when he came out in
favor OF nnTestficted liquor license.
81 think Harmon did that because
feet that he wouldn't do for the tenn
perance people. think Harmon made
a bid for New York, Philadelphia, ST.
Louis. Chicago, and other big cities
on his liquor statement"
I'm regard to Woodrow Wilson, Mr..
Raker said he regarded him rs the
most likely candidate.
we admire Mr.. Wilson because or
his transparency" said Dr. Baker. HE
is so frank and plain that one cannot
help admire him
Mr.. Baker is also well pleased with
Gov. Osborn, because of the latter's
stand against the breweries. He says
the governor is being widely quoted
throughout the country as a result
OF his courageous utterances against
brewery domination.
Speaking OF local option work in
different communities. Mr.. Baker said
the "dry" forces were now invading
the cities. more dficult territory to
handle than the rural districts. and
that Il would be.a hard fight from now
on for the "drys."
Patent Applications nied oy Barthei
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
TO INVESTIGATE POLITICS
IN WAR DEPARTMENT
Gen. Ainsworth's Forced Retire
ment Stirs Members Of
House To Action

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA search.
ing investigation Of alleged political
activities In the war department,
which contemplates probe OF the
Inside history of Maj.-Gen. Fred G.
Ainsworth's retirement under charges
of insubordination will probably be
begun by the house committee on war
expenditures next week
Chairman Helm said this afternoon
that while no separate investigation
OF the army feud of the staff and the
line would be undertaken, he had no
doubt that Ainsworth would be called
upon some day next week TO tell
his side OF the case, in connection
with probe of politics in the war
department"
That Ainsworth has been sub
poenaed to appear before the com
luittee on Monday and that the com
mittee will at that time begin Its
sweeping investigation of army poll
tics" was the declaration made this
afternoon by Rep. Bulkley, (Dem, o.,
OF the committee.
The Ohioan said that Ainswortn
had originally been summoned TO test
ify in connection with the probe IN
the case OF Maj. Beecher b. Ray OF
the paymaster's corps, but that sthe
committee now expected to go into
the feud between the line" and the
staff" of the army.
Brig.-Gen. Clarence b. Edwards, OF
the insular bureau, has also been sum-
moned TO appear and bring with him
all letters and documents relating 10
Mai. Ray, charged with being a 'po-
litical protege." and holding his JOB
by political backing.
Members Of the committee said that
the investigation would be along two
lines:
First-THat opened by Ainsworths S
voluntary retirement under fre, and'
second, that presented In tue Ray
case. Because the name OF Brighten.
Clarence Il. Edwards, chief OF the
bureau OF insular affairs, has Deon
brought into the Ray case through
correspondence just made public that
bureau will also be probed.
The old fight between Ma1.-Gen.
wood cnrcr OF starr; and Majyt4eit'
Ainsworth. which kept the departments
! in n turmoil for years will form Inc
| basis for one line of the investigation.
Gen. Ainsworth after 81 years OF
military service. today commenced ms
preparations for a journey south
While declining 10 discuss his retire
ment and reiterating that II was only
because he was worn with the heavy
burden OF care and responsibility the
former adjutant.general intimated
that his retirement had been inhuenc-
ed by friends having the interests Oh
the army at heart and who feared
that the airing OF the Ray ease ana
the Ainsworth. Wood imbroglio might
hurt the army in. the eyes OF the
country.
81 am ready TO be investigated at
any time" said Gen. Wood, when told
of tbe rumor. My administration
speaks for itself and will stand by
IL and my record
Col II. p. Mccain will temporarily
direct the adiutant-generars oftice.
Gen. William p. Hall, the ranking
brigadier.general and rig.-Gen,- Hen
nv o s. Heistand are two officers
whom the president is considering for
promotion i'm connection with pend
ing changes.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
FOUR ARE TAKEN IN
ROOMING HOUSE RAID

Detectives Wilson and Black, who
are keeping close surveillance over
questionable rooming houses in the
central precinct. gathered in three
young women and one young man in
n raid on two places, Nos. SO and Al
Park-pl., Saturday morning. The man,
who says he is a musician. and re.
Gently arrived here from Canada, will
probably be deported as an undesir.
able alien.
One OF the girls is only IL. and is
from Grand Rapids. The other two
are Detroit girls. 1S and 20 years old.
Their parents have been notified OF
the arrests, and the girls will be
turned over to them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
THEFT SUSPECTS
HAVE NOVEL DEFENSE

Hyman Brown and Louis Herkovitz,
brought back from Cleveland on the
charge of stealing diamond ring and
clothing, valued at 5000, from, Harry
J. Glasser, are offering novel de-
fense IN Judge Connolly's court
Brown, Herkovitz, Glasser and their
families all lived together in a three
room house at No. 261 Adelaide-st
Herkovitz and Brown left, Oct. IL,
with Glasser's property. They went
to New Orleans, but were finally To-
Gated in Cleveland.
Their defense is that Herkovitzs
sister innocently packed Glassers
property in their trunk, and they pro-
fessed great surprise when they dis
covered the articles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
Sui, AGAINST PatroIman Fails.

A verdict OF no cause for action
was returned By the Jury In the case
of william Hubat against Patrolmen
Hayes and Collins, which was heard
in Judge Murphy's court, Friday af-
ternoon. Hubat charged that he was
falsely arrested and imprisoned for
three days. The officers contended
that they had reason to suspect him
Of larceny. and the jury took that
view OF the matter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
GEORGE FULLER GOLDEN,
OLD ACTOR, is DEAD

BAY CITY, Mich, Feb. 17.-George
Fuller Golden, famous vaudeville
star and founder OF the white
rats" an organization of vaudeville
performers. is-dead at Los Angeles,
where he had gone in hopes OF bene-
fitting his health lie was born in
this city and his mother still resides
hprp
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
Americans Consume 1910, 900, 900 Lbs.
of Sugar In Year; Break All Records

WASHINGTON
and Uncle Sans ninety
pounds
each month, IL stated
broken Forty
the pe ca 3
$9000OOO0
ab much morew a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
w. II. BARRON STEPS INTO
LANNIGAN'S SHOES

The board OF county auditors, Sat
nrday morning, confirmed the appoint
ment OF w. H. Barron as superinten-
dent OF the Juvenile Detention home,
10 succeed Richard Lannigan. resign
ed. Mrs. Barron was named as as
sistant superintendent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17

cattse OF equal suffrage. but what is
needed here to really accomplish big
results is a regular party organiza-
lion. In Cleveland the suffrage party
was organized in November, 1910, and
now has 1850 members, everyone OF
whom can be depended upon to work.
We have ward leaders and precinct
captains. Every suffrage club and al
most all of the women's clubs, and a
Continued on Page Nine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
Gold Watch Awaits Owner.

License Clerk Charles Rothstein. IN
police headquarters. is holding gold
watch. picked up on the steps or po-
lice headquarters, by former Truant
Oficer Jabez Harris, and turned over
70 Rothstein TO be held for the owner.
The watch has monogram on the
case. and fob Is attached, with an
initial on Il. The owner may have l.
by proving II is his property.
Job Printins Dane RIght. Time.
prtrtIug Co.. t5 1onn " st
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
saainam Man Drowned.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE
death OF Joseph NJ Bonk, fireman, U.
s. S. Paducah, of Saginaw, Mich,
was reported TO the navy department
today Bonk was drowned on Feb. a.
near Santa Cruz, Del Sur. Cuba. Ills
body has not yet been recovered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
Chinese New Year Starts Tonight.

The Chinese New Year will begin
Saturday midnight, and Chinese OF
Detroit. Windsor and surrounding
Michigan towns will celebrate the
event in the Chinese Free Mason club
rooms. No. 100 Congress-sL east. The
festivities in connection with the new
year observance continue for two
weeks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
AHisfake In Street Gar Lands T.. S.
Tyoobs In Mexico; CoArtmartia/ O,dered

he mstook street car crossing the
travelling
W. Field Eighteenth infantry Is now under
bedp
Fields action in taking score
might resulted IN serious ason
report cd to the state department
ne
promised protect them
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
1HE WEATHER.

For Detroit snd sIcinItyi Saturday
night and sunday, cloudy and unset
tIedt probably light snow or rain
moderate temperaturet moderate south
lever MIchigant Unsettled weather
With light rain or snow tonieht or
s,,,d,yt sIIahtTy warmer tonight; mod
crate south winds, shifting To- westerly
SUNDAY,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-17
TnnAN,s TEMPERNTI REs.

Ono senr aRO tOdaNt WIRhert tcm-
pera,urr, 51s lowest, 10; mean, ~,
rIoudy weather with ~ inch OF rain
m. so. SET. to.lEst st s,e7 ssd
rises sunday st si24 q. m.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-01
BOMBS ARE THROWN
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Three Explosions, but No One
Injured, and Very Little
Damage Done.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31-Three
heavy explosions shook the downtown
district Of San Francisco tonight. The
first two were located at Tom Corbett' s
poolroom and saloon Fourth and Steven
son streets, and At Broyer's saloon, Ste
vensou street. The third came about
ten minutes later.
Tom Corbett Is a brother or James j.
Corbeti, and became known in sport
Ing circles all over the country as bot :
ting commissioner in the Jeffries- John
son heavyweight championship fight at
Reno. July 4. 1910
Stevenson street is a narrow thorough
fare paralleIing Market street, the main
artery Of the city. and running just be-
hind The Palace hotel. II is practically
deserted after nighLfall No one was
hurt in any OF the explosions.
Both Corbett's and Broyer's arc small
wooden houses in The cheap downtown
district known AS south of Marke,
street. Neither was occupied at Tho
time OF the explosions.
At Corbetts. the bomb had been tossed
through n window pane broken 10 per-
NIT its entrance. It lay there zizzlinl
from It's fuse before anyone realized
what II was.
AT Broycr's the bomb was tied TO tho
front doorknob. IN botn cases dana &c
| was confined TO breaking windows anC
shaking foundations already Insecure.
| while the police were investigating the
first two explosions, a third was heard
Aiter some search 1t was found 10 have
| neen on the opposite side OF Marke
| street, In the downtown wholesale die,
| trict, In storernom on Rusb street
| Recently tho storcroom has been cu
up into small miscellaneous brol.er.g 90
offices, MANY OF which are untenantoc
ana all OF which were vacant at tn.
| time Of the explosion The bomb WI,
| tossed on to the roof OF the storeroon
an tore an open hole. but did no othc,
! damage,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-01
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
AFTER SLAY|NG GIRL
Ex-Soldier Infuriated Because
13-Year-Old Maiden Re-
fuses to Marry Him.

PIIILLIPSBURG, n. J.. May 3i,-m-
fuuated because pretty thirteen year-old
Annie Lynch refused to marry him and
Jealous because she went TO circus yes
terday with rival. Fred j, Brown. aged
%, OF Easton Pa. today shot and killed
the girl and then turned the pistol on
himself with perhaps fatal results,
Brown was recently discharged from
the army after three years service. He
met the girl at a church entertainment
shortly after his return to Easton and
became so smitten with her charms that
he proposed marriage on the evening OF
their first meeting. Annies father. when
he learned of the proposal. ordered
Brown to keep away. but Brown con-
tinucd to seek the girl at every oppor-
| tunity.
Today he went to the Parochisl school
| that Annie attended and told the sister
| in charge that Mrs. Lynch had been
| stricken with serious illness, The girl
was excused from her studies and hur-
rled toward home, Brown walking with
her. He repeated the story OF his love
and repeated his proposal OF marriage,
Worried about her mothers report ed
| Illness, the child gnve him a short an
swcr and ran toward the house. The ex-
soldier followed. overlook her. and, plac-
| Ing the revolver to her breast, fired the
shot, AS nelghbors who witnessed the
shooting rushed toward him, Brown sent
a bullet into his own chest. Annie died
as she reached her own doorstep sinking
lifeless into the arms Of her mother, who
was attracted by the shooting
| After Brown arrived at the Easton hos
pital he signed complete confession
giving Jealousy as the motive for tbs
deed He is under police guard at tho
hospital.
| Two unmailed letters addressed 10 the
girl were found in Brown possession. Ir
one was the statement
| 1T / can't have you, no one else can
| In the other was the following:
| I'VE are going a long journey
| AnL!e, pray for u.s."
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-01
WOMAN IS BEATEN TO
DEATH WITH HAMMER
One of Her Lodgers Shot and
Killed as He Sits at Head
of the Stairs.

SEATTLE. Wash, May 31.-Mrs.
Effie Lasson, 40 years Of age, was
beaten to death with a carpenters ham,
mer; George FELTON,. 26 years old, was
shot to death, and Joseph Miller, 35
years old. is in jail, charged with mur.
der, as the elimination Of a fight be-
tween Miller and FELTON, Wednesday
night over FELTON, Is attention to Mrs.
Lasson.
Mrs. Lasson, who conducts two lodg~
ing houses, was killed some time during
the day at one of them. Her body was
found tonight by a lodger.
FELTON,, who was magazine agent,
was shot tonight as he sat at the head
of the stairs at the other hotel con-
Quoted by Mrs. Lasson, Miller was em'
ployed there Miller fled after killing
Fclton. but was arrested half an hour
later. He asserted that both Mrs. Las
son and FELTON, had threatened to poi
son him,
Mrs. Lasson, who was divorced from
Fred Fl. Lasson, had a sister, Suzette
II. Murphy, in Kansas City. FELTON, s
father is Il cigar dealer in Milwaukee.
Trouble between FELTON, and Miller
had been brewing for some time. We'd
nesday Miller attacked FELTON, with r
pair of scissors, cutting him severely.
Both were arrested. In police court to-
day Miller forfeited his 500 bail which
had been supplied by Mrs. Lasson.
Mrs Lasson was in court and seemed
chagrined that Miller caused her to lose
the money,
She went directly from police quar-
ters to one of her boarding houses,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-01
Hartman Mentioned.

That Darrow at one conference In
sisted that IL Franklin ever used Oar
rows name he wanted him also to tell
all he knew about Harrinan's connec-
tion with the case and that in the pres
ence OF J4ecompte Davis.
That Franklin Fowler, an investigator
who gave his evidence for the Pacific
Electric Railway company, went to a
prospective juror and asked him il he
did not want to be a Mcnamara juror,
at the same time laying four matches OH
a table, and. as he pointed to each, said
il represented $1,000.
That he himself had offered bribe ia
A. X. Kruger OF Palms, who took II under
consld Grafton
That he had also offered bribes to three
other men who Indignantly refused the
offer They were Guy Yonkin. we'll
known cigar dealer; Frank Smith OF Co
vina and John Underwood, a Los Angeles
contractor.