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The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
SCOTT LEFT
STORY OF HIS
LAST HOURS.
Tragic Document Pays Tribute
TO Companions Who Per-
ished in Blizzard
OATES DIED RATHER
THAN DELAY THE REST
Graphic Tale of HerOism and
Self-sacriiice Penned
by Explorer a

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-PresL
dent Taft today cabled King
George as follows:
Offering heartfelt coincidence
on the death Of Captain Scott and
his companions, reflect the senti-
ment Of my countrymen who
share the sorrow Of the British
people at the loss Of So many
noble lives"
TRENTON, NJ. j., Feb. III
Commenting today on the loss Of
Captain Scott and his Antarctic
companions, President.elect VIII
son said
II haven't had time to read the
details OF the tragedy. only
know the terrible fact, but IL is
plain Captain Scott and his four
companions surely made a cour-
aeeous struggle"
NEW YORK, FEB. i1.-The
Peary Arctic club sent the follow.
ing message to the Royal Geo
graphical society;
To the Royal Geographical So
ciety, London. England:
"Peacy Arctic club tenders to
Royal Geographical society,
heartfelt sympathy In heroic
death OF Capt. Scott, and his com
rades. Their names will be the
southern cross Of Antarctic ex.
pIoratIon.
(Signed)
THOMAS n. HUBBARD.
president.
LONDON, Feb. 44.-"capt.
Scott's appeal shall not fall on
deaf ears" Premier Asauith this
Afternoon declared in the house
OF commons, and the galleries
rang with applause for minutes.
A great hush fell on the mem
oers and on the crowds OF spec
tators as the premier arose 10
speak Of the tragedy of the Ant
arctic, and to answer question:
put by members.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
COURT SOFTENS
AT COOLING BABES

Two Of the happiest, cooling young
sters imaginable were used as thea.
trical props by two saucy shop.
filters who faced Justice Jefrries.
TUESDAY noon, and escaped with $40
fpes, which were promptly paid for
theh marauding expedition from
Cleveland. which resulted in their ar
rests in the Newcomb- Erdlcott Co.
store, by Store Detective Elizabeth
Elfstrom Monday afternoon. F.,
The young women, Additionally
dressed. were Mrs. Myrtle Rice. who
gave the alias Of Myrtle Mann. and
Mrs Margaret Cooney. visiting In the
home of W. w Rice OF No. 912 Forest.
ave. east. relative
AZ Q o'clock, Tuesday morning Mr.
Rice came 10 the station with Edwin
Cooney, aged g. and Marguerite Rice
three and a half years old. and duly
placed the babes in the arms OF their
mothers.
The babes were very much present
as the women faced Justice Jeffries
They pleaded guilty. with great sobs
lie fined each SO, and both. turned
away. with grins on their faces.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11

on. Nenr ago today 81 HtGhcTt tem-
r,,urc Ist lowest. 4; mean. -
cIonJt stiles with slightly over M inch
az .uo,, which fell most OF the day.
'Tbc sun viii set NJ -. m. and "
VIII rise "wednesday az Gi3. n. ~.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
MINNESOTA VOTES
FOR THE RECALL

ST FaGi., MINI, Feb H. BY a
vote OF so TO 81. the house this after
noon passed the woman's suffrage
bill.
ST PAUL, Mimi. Feb H. The
recall bill this afternoon passed the
Minnesota senate by a vote OF > > to
y. including recall OF Judges. The
hill now goes 20 the house. where 1t
- certain TO pass.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11

election Of committeeman but the
committee voted him down 8 to 4.
LANSING, Mich, Feb. 1.-THE
fond dreams OF reunited Republican
party in Michigan, seem about To be
realized in the state convention which
met at noon today. Remembering
the Bay City gathering, 1t was al
first feared when the announcement
OF the conventions coming to Lansing
was made. that Battery A would have
10 be PUT on a war footing and city
ordinance passed allowing the police
department To search all politicians
as they hoped on the trains and re-
move from their persons bowie knives
and Gatling guns, but they were idle
fears.
IL was a notable convention. Both
the addresses OF Temporary Chalr-
man Frazer and Permanent Chairman
James were eloquent efforts, and eacn
bFeathed the hope that the party
would in the future present a soma
front against the enemy
II became apparent, Monday night.
that no fight would be made on me
central committee or the choice OF
Allen III. Frazer as temporary chair.
man and that the Progressiyes would
win In their contention that Senator
Frank James, of Hancock. should De
made permanent chairman.
From indications late Monday night
Il was evident that the Progressive
wing would further insist that the
resolutions adopted say something.
and Arthur Vandenbery, of Kent, ana
Congressman-elect Louis Cramton, OF
Iapeer. both OF whom were men
toned for chairman OF the commit
tee, were prepared TO make a hght
for a live set of Resolves.
From the early convention talk II
was evident that Judge Steere would
he renominated without opposition
and that Doherty and Graham would
he chosen to succeed themselves on
the state board OF agriculture. wright
seemed u have an edge on McCone
FIR. srnerintendent or public instruc-
ton The race between Fletcher ana
Rogers for state highway commls-
sioner. was OF the ncck-aud-neck type
with Fletcher slight favorite,
For the other supreme bench posi-
tions. Judse Moore. who seeks re-
nomination apparently had the most
votes in his fight. but the friends OF
fudge Perkins were claiming that ne
had more than show, and the oaoN
ers OF Judge Mayne and Judge aase
were hoping that the night wonla Ees
SO brisk that combination Wouiu
result 10 help them.
The attendance at the convention
is the largest In Years for a Spite
and the enthusiasm on
tap seems to be real. The ola party
fellows. who have been making me
feht Tor yesrs were on hand but tne
youupef and more progressive ere
ment was also represented.
The convention was called to order
az 11:sD by Chairman GroesoecK' OF
tcontinued ON Page Nine,
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
TERMS
ARE DISCUSSED
In MEXICO
Gen. DiaZ Has Promised to
Avert Further Bl0odshed
if Possible
MAINSTAY OF MADERO
GOES OVER TO REBELS
DiaZ Protests Intervention and
Promises Protection 10
Foreigners

MEXICO CITY, Feb. f1.-Gen-
eral Angeles, on whom President
Madero was depending on for sup
port, today went TO me arsenal
where General Felix Diaz has
fortified himself. and joined the
Daz revolutionlsts. Reports were
that Oiaz planned 10 leao an at
tack upon hiader9 at the palace
today.
NEW YORK, Feb. lin a tel.
egrsm to the United Press today
Col. Felix Oiaz protested against
intervention in Mexico. His mes
sage fellows:
"MExiCo CITY, Feb. II. 1918.
ITO the United Press, New York
city:
There is no reason at all for
intervention. ! am strongly Of
the opinion that there is no neces-
sity fer foreign aid
(sisned) FELIX DlAZ"
WASHINGTON, Feb ll.-That
President Madero has LEFT Mexico
City. and. with several hundred loya
troops. Is AT Cuernavi, summer re
sort p miles distant; that Gen Dia2
has indicated 10 the diplomatic corps
that If possible he viii avoid further
bloodshed. that peace negotiations
between Diaz and Gen Huerta are
being carried out. and that the Ia
patistaa are marching on Mexico City
TO join the rebel leader, Diaz, were
the main points OF Ambassador VIII
sons official report 10 President Taft
TO-DAY
Wilson reported that all during the
night desutory firing occurred near
the embassy. He said that there
were strong indications that Presi
MnntInn.c -, Hnr. NInni
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
$50 CANDIDATES
SEEK PLACE ON
CHARTER BOARD
Tuesdays Entries Include Nj. J..
-
Murphy, and Edwin DENLY
May Make Contest
CHAS. p. O'NEIL TO RUN ON
PROGRESSIVE TICKET
Petitions MAY be Filed with City
Clerk Until Midnight-En-
tries on County Ticket

Judge Haliy decided, Tuesday
morning, that there should be an
election for school inspector in
the Second ward. this spring. 20
fill the vacancy caused by the reg
ignation Of Clarence M. Burton,
some months ago. Albert 3.
lowrie was appointed by ev-
Mayor Thompson to succeed Bur-
ton, and Assistant Corporation
Counsel Lee ruled that Lowrle
should hold office until 1915, when
Surton's term would expire.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11

New YORK may make the vending
sc cocaine felony.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
UNITED PARTY KEYNOTE OF
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Groesbeek, Frazer and James
Bid All Progressives
Back 10 Fold F
GRAVE AT LEAST DUG
FOR BURIAL OF RATCHET
Prospects Bright for a Harmon
ious Meeting-Old and
Young on Hand

LANSING, Mlchp Feb. 1.-THE
platform prepared by the commit
tee on resolutions during the
noon recess Of the convention 10
distinctly progressive, endorsing
the initiative and referendum,
state licensing Of motor vehicles,
for highway Improvement, the
popular election of state and ma
tIonaI conn1itteemen the sub
mission OF a recall amendment
and other progressive legislation
now pending.
Guy Miller, Of Detroit, tried to
stop the endorsement Of popular
election Of committeeman but the
committee voted him down to 4.
The Detroit times., 1913-02-11
NEW YORK MONEY

NEW YORK, Feb. Il.-Monev IN
call: ~ per cent Time money: az
per cent for six months Mercantiie
paper. , per cent. Bar silver. Lon
dor. - 1-l6th pence New York. GlTs
Demand sterling ssS1
NEW YORK METAL NIRI<ET.
NEW YORK. Feb I1.-Thc metal
market closed dun. spot corner. Sia so
bid. lead, Sl25m4.35
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01

8usfness-lihe Prfnfias. Sv rrss am
no feathers The plain. neat Kind that
looks risht Ttmes Printing Co.. 10
John R-st ph. Main 14ss or City 1854
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
COAST-TO-COAST HIGHWAY
HAS HEADQU ARTERS HERE

Headquarters have been opened in
Detroit for the Lincoln coast-to-coast
concrete highway which was original
ly an Indianapolis project. Carl Fish
er, father of the plan to build a cross.
country automobile road. has come TO
this city to push the project. Henry
B. JOY is president of the reorgan-
lied association, Carl Fisher. vice
president and A r. Pardington, sec
rotary
The project went first under the
name OF the Coast-to- Coast Rock High
way association. The treasury OF
that organization contains over S4,-
100000 and about s10,000,000 is TO he
accumulated before work is actually
begun. Indianapolis manufacturers
are still giving the enterprise the
most enthusiastic support and a trip
from Indiana TO the Pacific. planned
for this summer, will have the boost.
Ing of the road as its primary object
Wayne county concrete roads will
be used as the model for the new
highway probably. as they are &C
knowledged by automobile drivers 70
he the most successful roads in the
country.
job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co., 15 John R-st.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
MuIhaH Peeved Deer
DISCHARGE, LHtlmanOn

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 30
James S. Watson, Republican leader
and former congressman admitted
that he received money from the Ma,
tional Association Of Manufacturers
for working in behalf OF tariff com.
mission during the special session OF
1909, a charge made by Col. S. NJ.
Mulhall, In New YORK. Watson de-
MED today, however, that the manu-
lecturers association contributed to
MS campaign fund in 1908 when he
ran for governor of Indiana.
No doubt members of the National
association contributed to the fund.
put II they did so ii was done as in
divlduals," said Watson.
Because he did not have a full text
or Mulhall's charges, Watson would
not answer in full today. but he init.
mated that Mulhall was sore" over
his recent discharge as lobbyist for
the association.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
Commission ProUtdeS
For City Gas PIant

Municipal ownership Of gas plant
under the control of the street railway
or public utilities commission, and
unlimited power in the council to APP
propriate money for municipal hos
pitfalls were approved by the charter
commission. Monday morning. The
gas plant bill was reported favorably
from the municipal ownership commit
tee some time ago and met with no
opposition.
The change In the hospital owner
ship powers Of the council merely
eliminates the present provision
against the expenditure OF more than
$4,000 a year for hospital purposes.
That is the limit under the old char
ter, and has seriously interfered with
the wishes of the council to establish
an institution for the care OF the In.
digent sick. The new provision puts
no limit on the appropriations for the
purpose. The charter is left UNI
changed relative to allowing the coun-
Gil TO establish markets and GENE.
teries
The common council Is empowered
TO appropriate money TO the limit OF
$4,000 for the preliminary work of
the street railway board in investi
eating the gas situation.
The representation Of the city on
the boar dof supervisors was provid.
ed for in a proposal adopted Monday
morning giving the city 81 members
o fthat body. These members are
made up OF the aldermen, the asses
sors. the executive officers OF the city
such as mayor. clerk, etc. the heads
OF the various appointive commits
sions, and citizens TO be appointed b.
the mayor
/ Bitter opposition from the "immor-
tai nine" who have been opposed to
the non-partisan ballot and similar re.
forms. was brought out when the
commission attempted 10 live up to
Its own agreement TO allow the peo.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01

PIE an alternative vote on propOai
ton for nine aldermen Instead of\2l.
The board OF nlne aldermen instead OF
one from each ward had been Suggest.
cd by the advocates Of tho commits
sion form OF government, and Il was
promised them that al alternative
proposition would be submitted to the
people.
Commissioners Guthard. Eikhoff,
and Others tried 20 block the approval
OF this proposal. saying that an al
tentative should not be- allowed on
that question unless one was also al
lowed on the question OF a non-parti-
san ballot. Mr. Guthard accused the
commission OF bad faith I'm the mat
ter. and was reminded by Commits
sioner DENLY that the majority OF the
body was living up 20 its promise on
the nine aldermen alternative, not be-
cause It was forced TO, but because II
wished TO- and that the best OF faith
had been shown IN keeping the prom
lse.
The matter went to a vote in the
commission and the nine" Eikhoff
Fischer, Funk, Guthard, Hacker,
Kocher. Szymanski, Tossy and Wesch,
voted against IT,
When the people vote on the charter
they will vote for 1aldermen, one
from each ward al $4,000 each II they
vote for the charter without change
separate ballot will be furnished
them, however, and they can vote for
nine aldermen at large at $4,000 each.
II the aldermen at large proposition
receives a majority vote, II will be
substituted In the Charter for the u
aldermen provision.
Commissioners Burton offered to
have printed small booklet giving
the personal history of all the mem-
bers OF the commission and Commits
sioner Ferris offered TO prepare the
copy for II.
A report came In from the commit.
tee which has been preparing the laws
regarding the department OF public
works and the office OF city engineer
will be continued In the administra-
ton as an appointe OF the commission
er of public works. The engineer, re-
ceiving salary OF $4,000 a year. in
stead OF $4,000 as at present, shall be
the technical and professional advis-
er OF the head OF the department, and
shall plan and execute all public
works. He must be a man OF five
years experience in civil engineering
work TO receive the appointment.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
Manufacturers Lobby
Necessary, It's Sara

CHICAGO. June. 30.-Col s. NJ Null
halls revelations gave 10 Chicago bus
mess, political and labor circles, the
biggest shock they have received
since the Lorimer expose. The as
founding feature of all was that the
selfconfessed lobbyists story was
given prompt confirmation by some OF
the men mentioned by him.
Harold r. Mccormick. treasurer of
the international Harvester Co, re-
called Immediately the issuance OF a
check for $3.50 TO defray the expenses
OF Rep. McDermott's campaign.
THE history OF that incident Is
this" said Mr.. Mccormick The gen
tlemen In charge OF Mr. McDermott's
campaign came TO my office and asked
for a contribution. Mr.. McDermott's
acts as representative in congress had
not been unsatisfactory In the main.
as ! recall them, and he was from
the district where our big plant is To-
Gated. asked how much | should
give. II was agreed that $3.50 would
be all right"
John Mack Glenn, secretary Of the
Illinois Manufacturers association.
gave credence to Col Mulhalls state
ments.
Every one knows that he has truth
fully explained the situation" said
Mr. Glenn. How are corporations
and big interests going to obtain
remedial legislation and other assist
ance without maintaining a lobby
which means having representatives
on the ground? This is not the time
for me TO be drawn into any contro-
versy and | do not intend to have any
thing like that happen"
Resolutions we're adopted at the
meeting Of Typographical Union. No
16. today requesting the president Of
the organization TO name a commit
tee 10 Investigate the charges that OF.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
Denly D0n't Recall
EVer KnOw7ng MuLhaU

There is nothing for me TO dis.
ouss nor defend In the statements
made by Martin w. Mulhan in New
YORK" says former Congressman Ed
win DENLY, OF Detroit.
Insofar as the telegraphic accounts
OF his so-called expose show, there
Is no definite accusation against the
score or more of present and former
public officials, including myself. | do
not remember Mulhall, though may
have met him"
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
"I's All Greek 10 Me-"
Declares ToqOnsena

JACKSON. Mich. June 3O.-I don't
think | have ever been approached
since have been in congress by any
man who sought TO influence me
against Judgment in what i
thought was the right thing 10 be
done" said United States Senator
Charles r.. Townsend. when ques-
toned. regarding the charges made by
Col Martin. NJ. Mulhall.
II do not know this man, or at
least | cannot recall ever having met
him." continued Mr. Townsend. i
may have met him. II seems that
have heard the name before. Maybe
he wants to get himself into the lime
light. Maybe he means someone else
who was the agent Of the lobby. II Is
4nl+ Greek 20 me.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
LAKE AND RIVER STEAMERS.
SIC Is! 81 |;;': : !: ;I4;' AZ;
FOR CLEyELANn pITvrsaIin,

FOR CLEVELAND. PITTSBURGH and
all points south and east daily. l0:4F
=. IN. Fare to Cleveland 81. Pittsburgh
$3.50; lower berth $3.50, upper ber.h
81, whole room S250-
FOR BUFFALO AND ALL POINTS
EAST. daily, 3 =. III.
FOR ALPENA, MACkINAC AND Way
PORTS, Monday and Saturday. y IN.
Wednesday and Friday. $50 a. m.
SPECIAL STEAMER TO MACkINAC
Mondays, y 80 a. m, Thursdays. y.
m. No stops en- route except Goderich
Ont. Monday upbound. Saturday down
bound
day, "Wednesday. Thursday and Satur-
day, $50 a. m
WEEKEND EXCURSIONS EVLRN
SATURDAY-$2. So cleveland. 81 Buff
fslo, 81 so Niagara Falls---round trip
for portation--returning In time
for business Monday.
Ticket office Wayne street Wharf
Majetic Bldg, 1877 Woodward Ave, IA
Griswold St
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
Denies
Knoq0ing MuIhaH

HOLLAND, Mich. June S0.-Former
Congressman Gerrit } Diekema last
night declared most emphatically mat
he had never met Col. Martin NJ. Null
hall in his life, and consequently
never had any interview with him
or, as far as he knows, anybody rep
resentlng him.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
YOUTH BROWNS
IN RIVER ROUGE

Albert Pelt. rs years old. was
drowned in the River Rouge while in
swimming, Monday afternoon. A
search Is being made for he body. The
youth lived with his parents on Cham.
berlain-ave
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01

hcials OF that union had been corrupt.
ed by agents Of a manufacturers as
ISOLATION The Investigation will also
embrace the alleged attempts 10 bride
Sampel Gompers
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
MORE POWERFOR
MAYOR FEATURE
OF new CHARTER
Trainers Plan to Make Executive
Responsible For Entire City
Government
MANY PROGRESSIVE
IDEAS INCORPORATED
Document Soon To BE Turned
Over To Committee to Whip
Into Shape

Removed the limit az to the
amount that may be spent on
municipal hospital project.
Authorized tho city ownership
and operation Of Gas plant.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-01
1E WHITE STAR INK
Wharf Foot of Griswold-st.

Wharf Foot of Grlswold-st.
FOR PORT HURON tWay POrts)-
Steamer leaves every week day S:45 "A.
IN. and 2:3s and I p. m: Sundays n.
m. and 2:30 y. m, and for Flats and
Tashmoo 2:45 p. m.
FOR TOLEDO aud SUGAR ISLAND
Leave week days at S:30 n. m. and
1870 d. m; Sunday at $40 a. m. and 5
p. M, and special steamer for Sugar
Island $50 a. m. and 1890 p. IN.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-02
Morgan Hill Dead

Morgan Hill, holder OF extensive
landed and cattle holdings in the
North Fork country. in this county,
died Sunday Of pneumonia in Elko,
contracted a few days before. The
deceased was a native of the sta,e
of Missouri and was born in 1913.
Early in life he came west, locating
in California. and in 1884 came to
Nevada. About the middle of the
summer of 1872 ne suffered a stroNe
OF paralysis and had never regained
his health, being almost helpless. a
widow. left i'll the possession of a
fortune, and other relatives, are, left
to mourn him. The remains were
taken to Santa Clara, Cal, for burial.
Wells Herald.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-02

The calendar was called in both
divisions OF the district court today
and Judge Harwood and Judge Me
ran each set an unusually large num-
Der of cases for trial. Judge Far
wood entered an order for the re-
moval of the action brought by the
Verdi Lumber company against the
Tiuckee River General Electric com
pany to che Federal court. The pc
tition for removal was not contest
ed, council for the plaintiff saying
that the points involved could moi
be brought up in the district conrt
and asserting that III ease objections
to the removal were raised they
would be argued in the Federal
court.-GaZette.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-02
Personal Mention

Warden Dickerson was a passen-
Ger for Reno last night
J.. J. Healey, mine operator, is reg
istered at the Arlington.
Hon. John Gallagher of Yerington
left for Mason valley today.
Noah Foubert of Battle. Mountain,
is a guest at the Arlington.
W. Settlemeyer was a passenger
for his valley home on the motor.
Tax Commissioner Boyle anne in
from the eastern part of the state
this morning.
w ID. Hatton of the Esmeralda
legal fraternity, arrived on the mo-
tor this afternoon.
DR.. Donald Maclean autoed over
to the riverside cry last evening, re
turning at a later hour.
Attorney Gillette OF Salt Lake was
amone the outgoing passengers CD
the express yesterday.
Leonard Fowler %journeyed to Viz
ginia City today to attend the ses-
sion OF the district court.
Acknowledgement Geo. B. Thatch-
err visited Reno last evening return
ing on the motor this afternoon.
Thomas Mccormick, mine super
intendent on the Comstock, was i
visitor yesterday. He returned to
the mines this morning.
L. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor
X. ID. Pickett is in Carson in at
tendance as a witness in the mining
suit before the Federal court.
Jess Tranter has returned from
his our Of ~neighboring towns, col
lecting annual premiums on fire in
surance placed through his offices.
Mrs. John L. Bray has returned
from her visit 10 Goldfield, where
she attended the teachers institute
of the Southern district OF the state.
Murray Scott, The discoverer Of
the Wonder Mining district. is in
Carson. Mr.. Murray was cited to
appear in the Federal court We'd
nesday.
r. l.. Hawkins, u. S. deputy MAJ
shall, was among the incoming pas
sengcrs this morning returning from
Riverside, Cal, where he placed Eva
Harris, the Indian girl, in the Per
ris reformatory. t
Mrs. +. J. Shaughnessy of Seat
tie, Wash, arrived from the north
ern city today. Mrs. Shaughnessy Is
the mother OF Railroad Commission
err John Shaughnessy, whose guest
she will be during ner stay in Car
sen.