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The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
Grizzled Warriors Bitter at Sur
render of Stronghold by
Nicholas
FORMAL SURRENDER
DUE ON SUNDAY
EQrmer Turkish StEeaghold 1
Be Turned Ov1A to Pow. 8
ers' Admirals ~

SCUTARI. May 9.--The actual
evacuation OF this captured city by
the Montenegrin troops began today
and 1t was announced that Ktno
Nicholas, OF Montenegro. would Tor
mally surrender the town on Sunday
morning, to the -admirals Of the inter
national fleet that has been blockad
ing AntivAri and the coast OF thif
country since the great powers for
mally warned the king to lift the
siege OF 6cutari.
Reluctantly the hardy mountaineers
marched out Of the former Turkish
stronghold, for which they fought &c
long and 80 desperately. As they
went. they but lily concealed theil
murmurs of criticism against tht
king. and the government for givint
mn the town. The men, versed II
goat herding and hard hghting. know
little OF diplomacy and politics anf
they we're OF the opinion that because
they took Scutari from the moslem
they could hold II against all comers
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
$8,O00,O00 TAX
LEVY THIS YEAR
Budget for 1913 the Largest in
History Of Michigan-Many
New Appropriations

LANSING. Mich. May e.-The state
tax levy for 1919 will be e8.2se. .3S7.02
the largest amount collected In the
history Of the commonwealth. Foz
1914 Il 10 estimated that the tax will
amount to $5.716,809.69. making q
total for the two years Of S14.06%,
ss6.61. The tax this year will be H..
$4,000 moro than last year. Large
appropriations for new state instttu
tions accounts for the bulk Of the In
crease. Among the additional ex
penses were the appropriations Tor
the farm colony for epileptioe. the
workhouse for Bay City and the Mid
land Sanitarium. In addition II was
necessary 10 appropriate funds for
the rebuilding Of the school for the
deaf at Flint.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
MILITANT LEADER
; SERIOUSLY ILL
Operation May BE Necessary to
Save Life of General
DrummOnd

LONDON, MAY 9.-"General" Mrs.
Flora Durmmond, on hunger strike
eight days, today was sent to a pri.
vate hospital. where 1t was said that
IAN operation might be necessary to
save her life.
The suffragist, who 8 one of Mrs.
Emmeline Pankhurst's chief lieuten-
ants. was arrested on April 80, when
e rolice raided the Kings way head
quarters OF the Women's Social and
Political union, and was kept in Hol-
loway Jail without bail until yesterday,
when she collapsed in the prisoner $
lock, and cause the cont nuance OF
The trial. General Drummond had
not eaten since she was committed To
custody.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
BELIEVE SUICIDE"
ATTEMPT IS BLUFF

Mrs. Emily Titcomb. alleged day
light burglar, whose specially In this
and other cities Of the country has
been the arousal OF sympathy. through
illness, 1its and any other means al
her disposal. and who has been spared
many an indictment and trial by those
tactics. made sensational attempt at
su eide In the county jail Thursday
afternoon.
A deputy found her lying "uncon'
scious" ON the floor OF her cell, with
tiny little cut on her wrist. from
broken drinking glass and a sheet, CUT
To shreds and made into rope. all
ready for a hanging.
Detectives Parkins and Reid. VINO
are handling the case. are outehopen
In their opinion OF Mrs. Titoombs at
tempt at suicide" They declare tnat
her trial is set for Tuesday and that
she n framing up for lot OF sympathy
and possible plea OF mental de-
rangement. r
Inasmuch az Los Angeles. Dallas.
Portland. Duluth and many other
c.ties report how strongly Mrs. TIL.
comh plnyed the sympathy racket
when caught with the goods" the
cSy,ojals feel that II the deputy had
IN led 10 discover Mrs. Titcomb at the
,neloAramatic moment. the suicide"
would not have gone any further.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
If New Tariff Is Given as Excuse
Thorough Probe Will BE
Made to Ascertain
True Cause
DEMONSTRATION PLANNED
y TO HELP JOB-SEEKERS
Movement Already Under Way
To Prove Cost of Manu-.
& factured Articles

sg WASHINGTON, May 9.-Threats by
American manufacturers that they
VIII close down their factories when
the tariff bill becomes law, because
they cannot longer operate profit.
ably were sharply answered today
from administration sources.
Let them shut down II they want
to-" was the attitude taken by the
administration. but the rank and file
OF the American people will be given
an object lesson for the reason"
The lesson will come from the de-
partment OF commerce. 1t has al
ready started, acting under a section
OF last years commerce appropriation
bill, to investigate cost Of production,
living conditions and profits abroad.
!. This will be followed by similar in
vestigations here. Should any Ameri-
can manufacturer reduce wages on the
excuse that the low tariff made 1t nec-
ssary. close his factory or curtail
operations, giving a similar reason,
Secretary Redfield will act. under the
direct orders of President Wilson.
The president Is very greatly an
gered over reports which have reach
ed him that In certain lines of en-
deavor there Is already an understand
ing to close down factories in a spec
tacular manner 80 soon as the new
law Ia in effept and blame the Democ-
racy. This Notion, he has been told,
is intended to influence next fairs
Congressional elections. SO the order
has been given to Secretary Redfield,
fund Of 100000 for the purpose VIII
be at his disposal In few days, to be
increased to one million II needed
and facts and figures to show that the
tarin IL not the reason will be quickly
available.
- Leader Underwood, author of the
!arin bill, made the administration
attitude very plain last night, when.
Just before the final passage through
the house OF his measure, he faced
the Republican side Of the chamber
and said, II give you notice now that
II any manufacturer attempts, In the
interest Of the Republican party, to
threaten labor, there is a bureau in
this government. the bureau Of for
eign and domestic commerce, created
by the Democratic party, that Will go
iato the factory, make a thorough in
CONTINUED ON page 1O).
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

NEW YORK, May 9.-WOmen may
be responsible for the Anal blow that
will completely break up the nOtori-
GUS police system" of New York and
bring to an end the vice graft inves-
tigatiOn that has shaken the city for
months. 1t was reported today that
the wife Of one of the former inspec-
tors convicted OF conspiracy, who will
come up for sentence today, had de-
clered that unless her husband told
District Attorney Whitman what he
knows, she will tell all she knows OF
the work ng of the system, and save
her husband from prison In spite OF
himself.
The wives of other officers, not yet
indicted, but understood to be under
SUE gpicion, are also said to be bringing
pressure to bear upon their husbands
to 60 before the district attorney.
Some are said to have visited VIII T.
mans Office, or sent word through
friends, in an effort TO make terms
with the prosecutor.
Inspectors Sweeney, Hussey, Thomp-
con and Murtha appeared before JUS
tlce Seabury for sentence today. It
was admitted that the state would ask
the minimum penalty for all OF them
-one year In the penitentiary and
$500 fine Reports that three Of the
former inspectors have been anxious
to make terms with Whitman have
been current and II sentence was do
ferred today would be generally un.
derstood that some such arrangement
had been made.
Developments involving another In.
spector were expected today.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
RAILROADS WON'T
HELP VETERANS
State Commission Fails to Sc.
cure Reduction in Rates
to Gettysburg

LANSING. May 9.-Efforts on the
part Of the state railroad commission
to induce the railroads to lower their
fares to Gettysburg for the beneht Of
civil war veterans have failed, accord
Ing to . letter received yesterday by
the Gettysburg commiss on. The rail.
road body declares that IT. members
have done what they could. but that
the matter lies outside their province
and should be taken up by the inter.
state commerce commission, II ID
estimated by the commission that the
number OF veterans entitled TO make
tho trip will be between TOO and 500.
Unless the railroads lower their fares
this " II be impossible to accomplish
with the present state appropriation.
and II may be necessary to abadon the
project.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
THE WEATHER

For Detroit and vicinitys Friday and
Saturday, fairD cooler tonight, moder.
ate winds, mostly nOrther1y.
For Lower Michigans General fair
tonight and Saturdays frost toniGht
probably heavy In north and lnteriOl
south portions.
For the Upper Lakes, Moderate
north winds and generally fair weath.
er tonight and Saturday.
For the Lower Lakess Moderate
northwest to north wtndsD unsettled
tonight with showers, Saturday gen-
orally fair and cool.
One year ago tOdayi Highest tenn.
perature, 06, lowest. Al mean, 64y
partly cloudy.
The sun sets at 0,Ss ,. m. ana rises
Saturday ne 4s17 q. m.
The moon sets at 1885 ,. m.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
MYSTERY IN Death
OF BEHEADED MAN
Nude Body Of Edward McFAa-
yen, of Dearborn, Found On
Pere Marquette Tracks

The nude body Of the man found
beheaded on the Pere AarQuoee1
tracks back OF Woodmere cemeeogy.
early Friday morning. has beea 49,
titled as that of Edward Mc4Ay0oos
whose home was on LoryQ1noavos
Dearborn. The identincatSoor va
made In the county mofgue ~ NO
Fadyen's brother-in.lAw. William No
Ginty.
MoGinty says that McFAydeu asfe
home Thursday morn ng to seek work
on a bridge Job at Dix-av. and DeorI
boarn.rd. accompanied by Ira Map1ee.
The latter returned home Thursday
night. saying that the had left Ne.
Fadyen at 7 o'clock near the entrance
to Woodmere cemetery, waiting tor
friends. A few hours later McFay-
denis body was discovered.
Foul play is suspected. The man
had 31.40 when he disappearod. He
was "a years old and unmarried.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
JaSnOwski Strikes Some New
Leads in Investigating the
bort Case
ACCUSED AND SONS
ARE DROPPED BY d. P. w.
Foreman Still in Jail and War
rant May Be Asked for
Today

In probing the methods used by
George B. bort. D. p. w. superinten-
dent. alleged to have padded his pay
rolls for $4,000. and to have appro-
priated city material to his own use.
ASSISTANT Prosecutor Charles Jasnow-
ski has secured new information that
may lead to the arrest of other city
employees associated with bort.
The d. p. w. superintendent spent
another night In a cell In the central
station, being unable to obtain bail.
The prosecutor will likely ask for q
warrant today.
Charles Peck. sub-foreman under
bort, came voluntarily to the prose-
cutor's office to tell what he knew
about the case, Thursday afternooa.
Friday morning he returned with
books and data. which are expected
to throw further light upon the man.
ner in which the city's payrolls were
handled by bort. Peck lives at No.
S5S JOS. Campau-ave.
Charles Morey, teamster, No. 1T
Linden-st.. was also questioned. He
was inclined to defend bort, his for
mer boss. Other men, including
Jesse Snyder and Tony Schmidt, who
have recently worked on Dort's farm
near Birmingham. ,--Wsrs brought In
for examination. -.
riday morning, Commissioner HAxf.
er ordered the names of bort and his
two sons, George B. bort, Jr., and
the other appearing as Jesse Jackson.
stricken from the payroll. The place
Of the elder bort has been given to
Charles Cole
Assistant Prosecutor Jasnowski,
who Is handling the case, said. Friday
morning. that he was continuing his
investigation and that there was no
probability OF warrant being issued
for bort before the aftprnOon
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
Police Search for Married Nh
Who Lived With the qlH
as Husband h Slb4 s,
ley-st. House
CONNECTING BEYERS'
WITH CASE IS MISTAKE
Youth Declares He Didn't Kn0wi
Victim-Clue to Suspected
Physician Slight

Tive spoilce have learned that
UpkeciK relatives Of Frank chsye
- have been sending telooeaSsao
Ito him In Toledo and eloosHhoro,
notifying him that the ofIIcero aS0
after him. A telegram of TILE
nature, directed to Toledo, was
seized by the police, Thursday
night. Detective William n.
Good and Deputy Sheriff oteln,
who are on the trail o. chryslee,
have gone to Toledo and from
there expect to 90 to Racine, VIE.
The name Of q physician on . box
Of pills. found among the effects At
Belle Barry, whose body w1s dlGrQps
cred In Fox Creek, MondayS EtU1|
clue which the police and shefo
forces hold. to the identity Of the d.
tor who performed the criminal opera-
tiOn blamed for the girls death, &C.
cording to officials at work on tho in
vestigatiOn.
Detective Bert High declared, Fri
day morning. that no physician n un-
der surveillance; that the oficials are
bending every energy toward ac-
complishing the arrest of Frank
Chrysler, painter, with whom Belle
Barry lived for Ave weeks at No. ~
Sibley-st., the residence OF Mrs. Jo-
seph York. ..
That the name OF the doctor II
known to the investigators, is stated
by some OF the officials, and denied
by others.
Detective William Good and Chief
Deputy Sheriff Edward F. Stein have
left the city In quest of Chrysler, 1t
was admitted, Friday morning. They
have failed to put In an appearances
since Acting Sheriff Henry Wohrock
and Detective High started ont alone.
'Dpnr
~ III pvveG IT. Q1n1paWoAs
: lecAt9d: 1Ss1ay ev1 -
- tHat ~ 49, not gven knGr
D4u4 Hqrtts& md he mWD not eyeq
'eAhn INTO custody, - Nrs. JooGr
fofk's implication OF him In the 6n0~
Wa . mistake. She was aAeN4
picture OF Frank Chrysler, whteA gN1
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
u. OF M. SENIORS HOLD
ANNUAL SWING-OUT DAY

ANN ARBOR. Mich. May 9.-One
thousand seniors, In caps and gowns,
participated in the annual swing out
exercises, yesterday afternoon and
evening. The exercises we're held in
University hall for the last time Next
year the seniors will assemble In the
New Hill auditorium.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
Small Wages Prompts Suicide.
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM. Mass.. M

SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, Mass. May
9.-The story OF brave but unsuc-
cessful struggle for existence on q
weekly wage Of five dollars was told
at the Union-ave. hospital with the
announcement that Helen M. Good.
ridge, 18 years old. died last night
from poison, self.administered.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

Detroit Lodge Of Elhs will meet In its
paratory to proceeding TO the family
residence OF the late John c. Sullivan,
No. 1870 Third-ave.. where q lodge OF
sorrow will be held.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

MUNCiE, Ind.-The street car com
pany agreed to lower It's steps when
women club members complained OF
too much display Of hosiery by wo.
men with tight skirts.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

Mrs. Eupgene Williams seeks d.
vorce In Kansas City, Mo-, on the allie
CATION that her husband made her live
in a chicken coop for economical rea.
sons.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

LsepeId's Nersssaass v1ses osvsgSs1
PARIS. May o.--BaseQooe voeQAous'
who was the morgAnn>n4 ~ - -
Leopold. OF Belgluns 1lno1 =
vorce yesterday fFom - 10Deo = Z
eux, to whom she vaa 1l1lC4 - q
The proceedings wsso - 1Doo11
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

asked Pelice Bournier, when picked up
from an ''L" platform after being run
over. The hand, with two diamond
rings, had fallen to the street.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

NEW YORK-If he can navigate
the water wagon three years, Alfred
Greason will inherit $4,000. Under
another will. Rosie. Dora, Esther,
Zelda. Harry and David Pasinsky, get
$4,000 each at marriage.
CHfCAGO-"Don't hit q drowning
person In the jaw:lit isn't polite. ["
Howard Baker. swimming Instructor,
told the new life-saving crew, COM
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

RED BANK, N. J.-Because Mrs
@. b. West stole her Jewel Of cook"
Mrs. q e. Poulson- built spite
fence" and threatened to horsewhip
West. West had her arrested.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
Life.Mate of Convicted N. Y.
Officer Thgeatens to
Tell AL
OTHERS EXPECTED TO
ADD TO CONFESSION
Develop Interesting His
tory Today

NEW YORK, May s.-Standino
firmly together to the last, and
determined to share alike In the
fate awaiting them, each Of the
four former police inspectors con.
victed Of conspiracy In connection
with the vice graft investigation
was today sentenced to . term OF
one year In the penitentiary, and
fined $500.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

ITHACA. N. Y. May t.--tke tnEk6y
tret- -tAe-tanso- and -othAe noueAl111
modern dances will noe ~ orgm1etoo
at the Cornell senior 6o14 - yuor.
according to Acting Ptoc ~ .. -
Crane. = l<- - -. 8
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

For Fine TansHn0 see }. PreA yeo.
aings. cor. Rrondwsy anl John h~-Adv'
BELLE BARRY
SEpETk pETkofT TF SAFE CONF coMPANY
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

The mean annual rainfall OF the en- .
tire globe is 10 inches. 9
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

sPRlNGFIELD, Ill.-Cabaret per-
formances. the tango and even music
cafes would be barred. X Repre-
sentative Sherman's bill passes the
Illinois Legislature. II won't.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

WASHiNGrON--Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. getting into the patronags
game herself. has had her eirinooo
friend, J. A. Bowie. appointed pose
master OF Rome, Ga, her birthplace
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

NEW YORK-"whers 10 ny hsnd?"
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
MARKET DULL
AT OPENING

NEW YORK. Moy s.-The stock
market opened dull and irregular.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

posed Of North Shore society women
swimmers
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
WAYNE

WAYNE GARDENS-DkNCING
Tonight. Continuation OF the prize
waitzing contest. hTe Wayne Gardens
VIII remain open during the entire
summer
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09

Ioh Prsntsna Done Right. Tinss
pv9,sevr Co.. IL John R-H
The Detroit times., 1913-05-09
THE WEATHER

FRIDAY - AND SATURDAY, FAIR,
COOLER TONIGHTb MODERATE
WINDS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
ANSWERS QUESTION,
WHAT IS POLL TAXI
c. R. Pearsall, in Spicy COM
munication, Sheds Much
Light on System"
GOOD ROADS" IS PLEA
Declares Utah in General, and
Salt Lake in Particular,
Neglect Opportunities.
GOOD ROADS" IS PLEA

That g poll tax was originally intended
as u special assessment OF work or Its
equivalent in cash TO be applied directly
20 the Improvement OF the public high
ways. and that in such case its diver
sion from that purpose makes It's exac-
tion unjust, II not unconstitutional. Is de-
cared by G. x. Pearsall OF the Leyson-
Pcarsall company, In a communicate to
The Tribune. Mr.. Pearssll clearly defines
his Ideas on the subject in words that
sparkle with humor, relating his own eX-
pcricncc with poll tax collector.
In connection with the poll tax ques-
non Mr.. Pesrsall aso deals Significantly
with the subject Of roads In Utah and
their proper improvement or development,
suggesting that reckless incompetence In
road building should not be witnessed any
longer Mr.. Pcarsalrs communication
follows:
What is a poll tax. anyway, and
why has it survived until the present
semi enlightened epoch Of our worlds
Recently have been jolted at
regular intervals by a stern voice
asking over the telephone. ''Why l
had not paid my poll tax and would
pay il at once?'' i could not an
swer the FIRST question satisfactorily
10 either Of us. but TO the last ] al
ways answered promptly. Eyes, sir"
Now am at least an average cit-
zen as regards Integrity, bur | had no
idea OF paying that poll tax II could
avoid IT, Imagine my CONSERVATION
day or so ago when n wild looking
man waved a summons Che said IL
was summons) before my eyes and
Missed. Two dollars or a lawsuit
To Stall OF the unpleasant moment OF
reckoning | engaged him in pleasant
conversation, including such quota
ions as, Who in - are you?' and
a few Others quite as appropriate.
1t then occurred 10 me that such
an active little organiZati ton for pill
fering a 81 bin here and there must
need the money. and so ! was Bold
enough 10 ask the collector who got
this money. His answer was "rud-
denlan,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
ROADS MUST BACK
DOWN OR FACE STRIKE
President Of Brotherhood of
Firemen Believes Railways
Want Trouble.
BY international News Service.

BY international News Service.
NEW YORK. Feb I5.-Sundny brought
no change In the deadlock over the set
ucmeDt Of the differences between the
eastern railroads and their frrnen. both
Sides deferrinS action until the return to-
morrow from Washington OF Judge Mar
tin F. Knapp, the chief mediator in the
present controversy.
Judge Knapp left hurriedly last night
for Washington and much Significance la
attached TO his visit There is an impress
sion that when Judge Knapp returns to-
morrow morning he win have a new So
luton TO propose for the ending OF the
differences. Although Judge Knapp said
lie was going to Washington to attend
to some matters that were pressing for
attention, there is belief that he went
TO the capitol for the purpose OF con-
suiting with some OF the officials there
on the impending strike situation.
w. s. Carter, president OF the brother
hood said today that the men do not
wish strike but II looked as though
the railroads wanted one. Furthermore,
Mr.. Carter said. the railroads would get
n strike II they did not back down on
their position regarding arbitration. The
men oppose the railroads plan of six
arbitrators because they do not think 81
would be fair arrangement for them
! From the outset the employees have In
sisted on arbitration under the terms oi
/ the E!rdman act, but this Is not accept
| able TO the railroads.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
Theory of Prosecution.

investigation developed that Marsh wa
the trustees OF a. fund OF 300, 600 left bv a
brother, James Marsh. for the latter's
adopted daughter. Miss Orpha Marsh. Of
Stockton, Cal. She was 10 receive the
money at the death Of George f. Marsh,
OF in 1914 II tho trustee survived in that
year.
Dorr is a nephew Of Miss Marsh and
made his homo with her. The state VIII
attempt 70 prove that Dorr and Dow are
Identical and that the defendant left
Stockton short time before Marsh was
Killed and was in Lynn masqueradlnp
when the murder was committed. Later
II Will be asserted. ne returned TO Call
fornla, stopping In New York, where he
mailed diary In which the demise OF
Marsh was set down.
Miss Marsh notified the authorities of
the return Of her nephew and he was ar
rested In Stockton on April IS last He
was brought east and indicted for muir
der In the first degree. He pleaded NOT
guilty and has been confined since In
the county jail here.
Dorr was In poor physical condition as
result OF nervous shock when he ar
rived here, but Is said TO be In fairly good
health now, He has always protested his
innocence.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-17
William A. Dorr Will Be
Placed on Trial for Marsh
Murder Today.

~ ALIEN Mass. Feb. ia diary al
legged to contain record OF the
, death OF George E. Marsh written
~ some hours before the body OF the
wealthy soap manufacturer Of
Lynn was found on the West Lynn
marshes April IL, 1912, will figure in the
trial of William \. Dorr, charged with
murder. The case VIII be opened In the
superior court here tomorrow.
The state Will attempt to show that
Dorr mailed this journal to an aunt IN
California and that through this action
the police obtained the first clew to the
alleged perpetrator OF the crime. Other
circumstances including legacy OF sl00-
600 which was to go to this aunt In 1914
or earlier in event OF Marsh's death lend
peculiar interest to the mysterious af-
fair.
More than 100 witnesses have been
summoned and the Prosecutors case,
built largely on circumstantial evidence,
will be contested stoutly. DORIS mother.
Mrs. L. c. Dorr, will attend the trial. AS
she Is advanced In years and in feeble
health. it was decided only at the last
moment TO permit her 10 undertake this
ordeal