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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29

any ely throughout; the New World.
and IT. reputation tg worfd.wtde, tts
history and associations rich In mem
cries. II 10 unique in appearance ~
well a. In character.
FILLED with many beautiful and i'm
portant buildings II 10 an avenue OF
dignity and In parts at least Of con-
siderable beauty and nobility Of ap-
pearance. II IL not only the common
property but the common pride OF ell
citizens rich and poor alike their
chief promenading avenue and their
principal shopping thoroughfare.
"All alike are interested In main
taining the unique place which the
avenue holds not only in the tradi'
lions OF this city and In the imagine
ton OF It's citizens but In the minds
Of the countless thousands and hum
dreds of thousands from other cities
and countries who have at some time
or other enjoyed the delights Of this
unique street.
Furthermore, the avenue Is in 2
class by itself In It's peculiar relation.
at the present time, to the question
|pf height limitation. The lower part
u the city has already been given
over to the grip of the giant sky
scraper. The upper part of the city
is not seriously threatened with the
menace Of tall buildings. But the
Fffth-ave. district. at the heart OF the
city. is in a crucial stage and at the
parting of the ways and Ii undergo
ing an abnormal building activity,
much Of which threatens to rob II en-
tirely of its old-time character and
charm.
The Limit on Buildings.
unique In the situation which II 10
facing, unique in it's importance. its
character its charm, its association
and In the place 1t holds in the hearts
and minds OF the people, is 1t too
much to assert that F1fth-ave. 10 IN
deed entitled to special considera'
ton?
The Fifth Avenue association has
gone on record through its executive
committee as approving Of legislation
which would restrict the height OF
buildings on Fifth-ave. and within 300
feet east and west of the avenue to
126 feet to the cornice line, with not
more than two mansard roof stories
to steeples, dOmes, towers or cup0las
OF hreproof material for ornamental
purposes.
1T desires most urgently to reaffirm
this position. Already at least 20
American cities and thirteen Euro
pean cities. including all the great
capitals of Europe, are subject to
height limitation. Why should New
York fall behind In this movement?
ITO ruin finally the beauty and
charm Of Fifth-ave, to take away It's
light and sunshine and turn 1t into a
dark and gloomy canyon. to allow its
conditions Of congestion and Its cheap
loft buildings to increase, is forever
to spoil the avenue as the people OF
New York have always known and
loved 1t. That this will be the result
II the present tendency toward the
erection of high buildings Is permitted
to continue to exist there cannot be
any serious doubt"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29
FRIDAYS CONCERTS
IN DETROIT PARKS

Schmeman's Military band, Herman
W. Schmeman, director, renders the
following program, Friday afternoon.
In Cass park, and on Belle Isle in the
evening. beginning at 1880:
(Seitz); overture, Morning Noon and
Night In Vienna" (Suppe); selection
from "Ernani" (verdD; solo for cornet
selected, Homer Grenier: "Reminfs-
cences Of Scotland" (GCdfrey); selec-
tion from Robin Hood" (de koven);
waltzes, whitening" (HalD Star
Spangled Banner" Frank Rose, bari.
tDne, will sing at the evening concert.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29
Finn IMPROVING
AFTER OPERATION

PITTSBURGH. Aug. 29.-Friends
Of William Finn. Progressive leader
of Pennsylvania, we're greatly reas-
sured this morning by reports regard
ing his condition given out at the
West Penn hospital In this city,
where he IL under observation follow
ing a major operation performed sew
eral weeks ago. He spent a comfort
able night and MS general condition
IL understood to be highly encourag-
ing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29
Corset Styles Are
Changing

with those af gowns and suits.
To-day the models with low bust long hips and naturA
waist line have the CALL and the American Lady corsets t
fall show all these Innovations Of course
Besides this they're fine Of fabric full of comfort
SO durable in wear and % Reasonable price that of
customers prefer the American Lady to corsets
can show them.
Already there's q full showing of the styles of the
moment at 81 to S..
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29

These Pretty Velvet Hats
Are Fresh From the
Makers
You'll like the ajunty shapes their brilliant celer
ngs well the trimmings Of ostrich bands and tips Some
are more subdued if you prefer them. Only S.
Satin plush velvet tailored street hats shown
in styles in black and all the fall coors. Trim
mings usually ribbons fancy feathers S. $3.50 and
$3.50.
Medium sized untrmmed velour felts in black and all the
seasons new shades are special at $685.
Small and medium size styles Of black and coored plush
hats are only, 1898.
Imported plush sailors mushroom hats in black and
good showing of new colOrs are $3.50 and $3.50.
Special untrimmed bright finished felt hats in purple,
red, green, brown gray, navy and black, $1.98.
Children's Hats
Childrens ready-o-wear hats of felt plush velvet
have good assortment Of colors at $3.50 and $198
Children's velvet and plush hats trimmed with fancy
feathers and flowers are 81. SO, $2.98 and $3.9S.
Various styles chdrens of velvet corduroy
and plush in pretty childish cOors with trimmings of ribbons
and buds, are $1.98 and $685.
Ostrich Bands and Feathers
Black white and all the fall shades of ostrich bands
are S., $3.50, $1,000 and $12.
New fancy feathers Numid and agrette effects also
wings and ostrich novelties in many different soft shades
CSC, $3.50 and $685.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29

One rack Of misses and juniors coats from
different stocks are remarked for q quick dis
posal, $875.
These three-quarter and full length coat
are very suitable for street and school wea
this fall They have been selling for $12.6
and $15. Many are lined throughout with silk
others are unlined Included are Copenhagel
and navy blues brown, gray, etc
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29
Silk & Wool Sweaters

The new shades are taupe, brown, navy,
maroon, cardinal gray, Copenhagen, tan. cerise
and white, Some have high and v rolled col
lars, while others have plain neck, Some
of the white enes have half belt. callar and
cuffs of pretty celor which is very jaunty,
$3.50 to $40.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-29
More New Lingcries

The tables In the waist section are pile
high with snowy white lingeries, trimmed wit
fine and sheer laees and embroideries. You Wi
find It easy to choose several when you see no,
attractive the waists are at $3.50 to S..
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
SPORT.
STAINING OF WESTERN LEAGUE

Manager George Stallings of the
Boston Nationals wired the release of
Catcher John King to the Cincinnati
Reds.
George Edward (Rube) Waddell is
through with baseball forever. He had
been turned over to the Northern
League Club at Minneapolis by the
Minneapolis Association Club, after a
long illness. He pitched one good
game for the bush leaguers, but turned
in his uniform and declared that he
was through
attempted to set new fashion in
street clothes when he appeared in a
long bath robe and fighting togs in
the lobby of New York hotel. When
he returned at midnight from the club
in the same dress, McCarty and Joe
Jeanette, his chief handler, were re-
quested 10 give up their suite, which
they did.
Battling Nelson, hero of many ring
battles and former lightweight cham
pion of the world, announced at Chi
cago the date of his retirement from
the ring. 1t may not be the wish Of
the once Durable Dane to put tho
gloves on the shelf, but 1t is the re-
quest of Mrs. Battling Nelson, Fay
King, and Fay has the say-so. Labor
Day will be the Danes last fight. the
eighteenth anniversary of his fighting
career Bat plans to settle in the far
West.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

Representative Britten introduced a
bill to repeal toll exemption provision
Of Panama canal act.
Whether human slavery exists in
the Philippines is a question asked
by the Senate of Secretary Garrison.
The Senate passed Dupont resolu-
tion calling for report from secretary
Of war on retired officers and their
civil employment
Representative Neeley introduced a
resolution to direct attorney general
to proceed against Missouri Pacific
railway to collect s3,36O,OOO growing
out of financing original line.
Senator Shafroth introduced bill TO
grant to the state of Colorado 1,O0O,-
geo acres of the unappropriated nom
mineral lands, the proceeds from the
struction and maintenance of public
roads.
Carrying total of nearly $117,000,-
900, the sundry civil appropriation bill
was taken up in the Senate, but, after
three-hour debate. was put over for
day. when 1t probably will be passed
The provision, exempting labor and
farmers organizations from prosecu-
ticn under the Sherman act with funds
Appropriate" for antitrust prosecution
was the subject of attack by many Re.
publicans.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
w ASHlNGTON.

Representative Lewis J. Martin.
Democrat, Of Newton. N. j., dropped
dead in the u:.ion station. He was
serving mis- frs term.
A new princess has been added to
the royal .o'sehold of Greece. a ca
blegram announcing the birth of a
daughter - the Queen.
Mrs. A. G. George of Boston startled
and angered Washington suffragists
with the decla. alton that the suffrag
ist parade ~ New York was "a great
piece of humor' and that Sex appeal
was flagrant and the dominant note"
American manufacturers probably
have lost a flour trade amounting to
s3.000,000 ii year as well as lucrative
business in cement. typewriters, ma
chinery aud otter products, Sas n re-
suit OF the Brazilian governmnt's re-
sentiment 1t tie breaking of the Bra
lillian coffee 2rlorization scheme by
the Department: Of Justice.
Sustaining the contempt charges
against AmG'icaI Federation Of Labor
leaders, the District Court of Appeals
held that President Gompers should
serve thirty DAYS in Jail and that Vice
President John Mitchell and Secretary
Frank Mcr;ison should pay $500 fines.
The Supreme Court extended tine
time in which the Union Pacific rail-
road must dispose of its forty.six per
cent. in the southern Pacific stock
from MAY i.th to July 1st thus only
partially c"Mplying with the request
of the Union Pacific attorneys for an
indefinite extension of time
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
FOREIGN.

Reports estimate that from 1,2OO to
1900 lives have been lost in engage.
ments outside of Sonora in the last
week
The Haitien congress has elected
Michel Oreste president of the repub-
die to succeed General Tancrede
Auguste.
Pope Plus X. continues to progress
in the recovery of his health. Every
day he descends to his library and
devotes several hours to his work.
A dispatch from Constantinople says
that the porte has replied accepting
the powers invitation to cease hostil-
tiles and appoint peace plenipoten-
tiaries.
King Nicholas will abdicate the
throne of Montenegro in the near fu.
ture. The troubles of his country are
too many for the grizzled ruler of the
little land and he feels younger hands
must guide its destiny.
Thirty-three buildings, including
practically the principal business
houses in the town of North Sydney
c. B., were destroyed by fire. One
life was lost and the property damage
is estimated at 100000.
The Japanese government has
placed contracts for the construction
of three dreadnaughts with ship-build
ing firms in Japan. The vessels will
be sister ships to the Fuso which has
displacement of 10000 tons.
The ill luck that has pursued the
reigning house of Baden since the
curse of Grand Duchess Stephanie
over half a century ago, is following
Grand Duke Friedrich, who narrowly
escaped death at the hands of an as
sassin.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
GEN ERAL.

An interesting romance eliminated
when Senorita Mercedes Madero, the
beautiful and spirited sister of the
slain president of Mexico, became the
bride of Sefior Antonio Canalizo in
New York.
Representatives from practically all
the important Protestant nations of
the world will meet in New York for
an extended conference, the first def
mite step taken iA the movement for
| church unity.
Superintendent of Schools Maxwell
characterized as Outrageous" new
system introduced in the New York
public schools by the board OF health
by which girl pupils are forced to strip
to the waist for medical inspection by
male physicians.
Delegates to the conference which Is
arranging for the centenary of the
treaty of Ghent, signalizing 100 years
of peace among English-speaking peo-
pies, journeyed from their hotel to
the city hall in New York to receive
the citys formal welcome.
Mrs. Mary Ann Cooper, the original
of Dickens Little Dorrit." died at
Southgate, at the great age of ninety
nine. She was n playmate of the
novelist, and he gave ner the sobriquet
of Little Dorrit" long before the name
was immortalized in fiction.
Twenty-one negro refugees and two
white men were drowned, It was re-
ported when the steamer Concordia
engaged in rescue work in the upper
Louisiana flood district, struck rail.
road bridge at Clayton, La, and sank.
Thomas Woods and Lewis James,
both OF Denver, were arrested in But.
falo N Y, by Detective Sergeants
Kennedy and O'Grady. They were
picked UP on suspicion of knowing
something of several recent thefts in
Buffalo.
Over his own signature Harry X.
Thaw, in the Matteawan state hospit-
al in New York, made emphatic denial
that, by any possibility, he could be
the father of Russell Thaw, the two
and a .half-year.old child who was tax.
en- abroad by Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw, who proclaimed him as her son.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING The PAST week
RECORD OF IMPORTANT EvENTs
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
STERN.

The commission form of government
became effective IN Pasadena, Calf,
marking the retirement of Mayor
Thum, for yea.l Pasadenas million
aire executive.
The trial of Jack Johnson, negro pu-
gtlist, on charges of violating the Mann
act against trafficking in women, be-
Court in Chicago.
Daisy Ratlif, aged three, was killed
and her mother and four other child
zen were injured when small lorna
do three miles west of Wathena, Kan,
turned building over on its side.
To take the place of the unenforced
measure .nacted d year ago the lower
.-ouse of the Arizona State Legislature
passed an anti-alien ownership bill lar
more drastic Than the California legis-
latlon on the same subject
Former States Attorney John E.
Wayman took his own life by shooting
himself following the refusal of DR..
William X. Murray to perform eutha-
him. This was brought out at the
corcner's inquest at Chicago.
Father Fc.iX Barranda, parish priest
Of Guerrero Chihuahua, is to lead a
Froup of federal troops in the cam
paiSn against tn, constitutionalists OF
northern Mexico. AS Hidalgo, the
Mexican priest-patriot of century ago,
this modern day militant minister VIII
rive up the spiritual battle for actual
warfare.
Officers of tie Chicago Federation
u Lsbor began raising funds for the
financial ai0 oil Clarence Darrow, The
attorney wEp defended the Mcnamara
brothers at Los Angeles, and will soon
toce his thirG trial for bribery in the
California city. The attorneys friends
declare he is nenniiess as a result Of
ris two trials.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Denver Center of Search for $4,000

Denver.-Secret service men repre-
senting the United States Treasury
Department, private detectives in the
employ OF the United States Express
Company and Wells Fargo & Co., and
the Denver police department are in
vestigating the theft Of one hundred
and forty-three 800 bills from an ex-
press package sent from the National
Bank Redemption office, at Washing
ton. d. c.. to the Central National
bank at Oakland, Cal, and the substi-
tuition of clipped magazine pages for
the bills.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
zapata Forces Lose 1870 Men.

Mexico City.-The Zapata forces
lost 1so men killed in their first i'm.
portant defeat since General Robes
began his campaign against them. The
rebels were brought to stand at the
Chinameca ranch in the state of More.
los, which has been used as Zapatas
headquarters at various times. the
federals using machine guns and ar.
tillery. The rebels managed to cut
their way out.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
WE MUST FIGHT JAPS.
Former Senator Towne Asserts War
Is Certain When Nippon Is Ready.

Washington.-'It is simply ques-
tion whether Japan believes the time
has come to strike" declared former
Senator Charles Towne, who was a
visitor at the White House, in discuss
ing the situation raised by the Cali
fUrnia alien land bill.
Sooner or later we will have to
fight Japan for the control of the Pa
o;fic People who do not understand
that are simply illusioned. / served as
counsel to the Emperor of Korea. and
i have come in contact with the Mar
outs Ito and most Of the leading men
of Japan. feel that know what l
am talking about"
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Even In Death.

Sam Bernard was talking at the
Lambs in New York about the recent
arrest Of some foreign dancers on the
score of immodesty.
"Of course these dancers were all
right" he said, "and they got on.
Their arrest was dictated by prudery.
Such prudery reminds me Of q hos
pital l know.
in the building Of this hospital .
cold storage chamber for the accom-
mediation of dead bodies was includ-
ed. One OF the hospital doctors. In
going through this cold storage cham
Der. found that partition divided It
in two.
Whats this partition forr he
asked.
"'Oh. SIR said the foreman primly
that's to keep the sexes apart"
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
COLORADO NEWS
GATHERED FROM
All Parts of the State
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.

DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.
June 10-12-P. Il. o. Society State
meeting at Manitou.
June 17-19.-National Press Association
Meeting at Colorado Springs.
June 22-29.-German funniest at Den
yer.
June 26-2s.-Christian Endeavor State
Convention at Longmont.
June.-Northern Colo. sunday School
Convention at Greeley.
July.--State Postmasters' Association
at Manitou.
July 2S.-Pacific Jurisdiction. w. O..
W., at Colorado Springs.
Aug 12-15.-Thirty- second Trienniai
conciave of Knights Templar. Dem
Aug 1s-20.-American Association of
Park Superintendents, at Denver;
Aug 1S-20.-Army of the Philippines
National Society, at Denver.
Aug.-Grand Council of Order OF hed
Men, at Denver.
Aug. 25.-Conference of Governors at
Colorado Springs.
aug. 26.-Knights of Pythins Graho
Lodge Meeting at Trinidad.
Sept.-National Association OF flrsl
Glass Postmasters, at Denver.
Oct: Electorate State Baptist Asso
citation at Pueblo.
1915.-Last Grand Council of North
American Indians, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Spanish Anarchists Arrested.

Bordeaux.-Two Spanish anarchists
were arrested here on suspicion of be-
irg concerned in a plot against the
life of King Alphonso.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Lane confers on Colorado Project.

Washington. - Colorado irrigation
works, especially the Uncompahgrs
project, were taken up for considera-
tion by Secretary Lane at his confer
ence with the Water Users Associa-
tion.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
"WIlL VOTE OR BURN LONDON!"
Is CRY, WHEN MEASURE
DIES IN COMMONS.
FIRES CAUSE OF DEFEAT
suFFRAGETTEs BURN CHURCH
AS BALLOT is CAST, AND
MANY REVERSE STAND.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London.-The fate of the woman's
outrage bill was sealed by the votes
O. more than fifty Irish Nationalists,
who voted against it.
The bill whereby it was sought to
enfranchisc 100000 women was re-
jccted by a majority of forty-seven.
The vote stood 266 to 219
Wild scenes of disorder followed the
killing of the bill. The galleries Of
the House resounded with cries of
We'll get the vote, or burn London!"
and THE vote or die."
Thousands of women were gathered
outside of the House, and many of the
members feared to leave the building
lest they be made targets for stones
and even bombs. The excitement near
the House was the greatest since the
hill was introduced, and scores of po-
lice were kept within call to prevent
possible attempts to damage the struc-
ture.
Whether there is any chance that
the present Parliament will pass bill
OF more limited character may be
doubted. Possibly the Nationalists
fear that if they allow a womans
franchise bill to pass the second read
ing it will lead to parliamentary
struggle which would not unlikely end
i'll dissolution of Parliament before the
home rule bill becomes law
Furthermore, the debate proved that
the militant policy of the suffragists
has done the cause great harm as far
as Parliament is concerned
Recent Police Court disclosures of
iroendiarism planned by the militants
fer surprising in magnitude anything
heretofore attempted, and the burning
Of St. GATHERINGS church at Hatcham
Undoubtedly caused many to vote
cGainst the measure.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Woman Elected to School Board.

Pueblo.-With no opposition to the
two candidates running for office, a
,cman was chosen school director on
,he South Side in Pueblo when Mrs.
II. F. Ruegnitz was elected along with
Dr. r. w. Corwin, the other candi.
date.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Evelyn Tt7w and Son Go Abroad

New York.-Mrs. Harry Kendall
Thaw. who barred sordid past to the
world in an attempt years ago to save
her husband, the slayer Of Stanford
White. from the electric chair, left
America for Paris where she will con.
tinuc her art study. With her was her
son, Russell Thaw,. two and one-half
years old. The central figure in New
York's most sensational murder trial,
publicly admitted, for the first time.
that the CHILD is her son.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Cleaning Tiles.

Cleaning Tiles.
Many times the tiles Of a hearth will
become SO stained that water will not
clean them. Never clean tiles with
water. Use turpentine on q piece Of
flannel and polish with a dry cloth
and the tiles will look like new.
When you know how q man prays
you know what kind of God he be-
lieves in.
Too bad, but some people simply
can't exchange their dollars for sense.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Socialist Candidates Defeated, 7 to l.

Grand Junction.-The Socialist can
cidates for school directors were de-
feated by vote of about to 1.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08
Resign If Cabinet Supports Suffrage.

London.-In opposing the woman's
suffrage bill in the House of Commons
Premier Asquith said he would resign
If his colleagues in the Cabinet ever
suggested that they did not feel justi-
fled in following a government the
bead of which was opposed to them.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08

Important 70, Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA. a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that Il
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08

Tokio.-Contracts havo been placed
for the construction in Japanese yards
of three dreadnoughts. They will be
be sister ships to the Fuso, the dis
placement of which is 10000 tons.
Gilpin observer., 1913-05-08

Yoa don't saos n,oney s0hen voa buy
cheap or bis-ean baking pespde'. Don't
bs nisled. Buy Calumet. hs nsors
eeonomieal-mo,sw wholesome-sioes
Best results. Calumet b for sapeHos 70
soa, milk and soda.