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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
BY c. w. HARRAH.

With the broadening out OF our city
we naturally find strong opponents for
various sections. Jefferson, Gratiot
Woodward and other districts have
been proclaimed the greatest so far
as expansion and possibilities are con
cerned My leanings are toward Grand
River-ave. This street has enjoyed a
substantial development but in my
opinion the future flames with even
better possibilities.
/ opened my first subdivision out
Grand River-ave. about five years ago,
at the northeast corner of West
Grand-blvd and Grand River. Then
there were practically no residences in
that section Now II is built up into
a progressive district, which indicates
forcibly how that area of Detroit has
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
PACE TELLS OF LARGE
FIELD FOR ACCOUNTANTS

AT the annual banquet OF the class
in accountancy OF the Detroit Techni-
cal Institute in the Hotel Charleyoix,
Thursday night. Homer 5. Pace. or
New York city. one of the cOuntry's
experts in business efficiency, explain
ed the new field that large CONNER
cial- interests have opened up 10 the
accountant He said that IL was not
now the mere grind OF figures, but
that the accountant Of high order was
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15

be built up into a good home sec
ton. Moreover, Palmer Boulevard on
which Jerome Park is located is the
natural avenue between the large fac
tory district along JOS. Campau ave
nue. and Woodward avenue, and it re-
quires no stretch Of imagination 10
see a car line along the Boulevard in
a few years.
The natural growth OF Detroit is
northward; people desire homes not
far from where they must work and
above all they wish large lots and
fertile soil on which they can raise
vegetables, etc, and on land so sit
uated that 1t is well drained and
healthful Therefore the most de-
sirable class OF home-builders come
TO this section and il is bound 10
grow by leaps and bounds in value
and desirability.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15

an adviser. lie said the treatmen.
and handling OF men and the selection
or the proper man for each place 20
be filled were largely responsible for
the success OF great business ventures
these days.
Judge Philip T. Van lille, speaking
OF the accountant from the yiewpoint'
OF jurist called attention 10 the fact
that courts in constant contact with
knotty problems were coming more
and more TO look 10 the honest ae1
countant for light la
David Smith, Detroit accountant,
was POSTMASTER. About 100 were pres7
emit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15

United States in
the last decade
many cities have
spelled opportu-
nifty for both the
people within our
gates and those
that have come
across the seas TO
cast their lot with
us. Millions have
come from foreign
lands. Their ideas
have been poured
into the great melt
ing pot Of logic
and reasoning. and
they have Joined
hands with those
already in this
country in the
march onward, al
nunNa striving for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15

ago real estate
men saw that the
land here lay high
err than other por-
tions OF the city,
that the soil was
very fertile and
that the growth OF
Detroit must be
toward the north,
and they laid out
Jerome Park in
wide streets. beau
tlful lots, and
planted rows OF
fine shade trees,
With the building
OF the Outer Belt
Railway and the
establishment or
immense factories
near by, this sec
t,op mao hound IN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15

SO has Michigan-ave. and the property
around the new depot TO large ex-
tent Michigan-ave. starts In Chicago
and comes straight down 10 the city
hall and court house and il is the
only business street that takes them
both in on straight line.
Anyone can see the shadows OF
coming events in the big new build
ings going up on Cadillac-sq., Michi-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
rhe d. a q. lo nnnnIo.

Any day you care 10 20. Steamer
City OF CleTeland III and Eastern
States now operating daily service
leaving Detroit 5 b. u. Tnird Avenue
Wharf You save three dollars In
your fare ADV
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
Points to Many Advantages
In Beautiful Jerome Park

Jerome Park subdivision is situat-
ed only 10 minutes walk from the
Ford factory and near where the new
Grand Trunk station Is 10 be located
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
BY T. n. WEIGH.

The Times has asked me to pro
phecy where the next movement OF
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
Ru WALrER S. hEAVENRlcH

The northern part OF Greater De
troit has long been considered tho
ideal location for homes. Many years
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-05-15
Thousands Who Have Come to
City Are Enlisted in Pro-
gressive Campaign
JOIN IN CAMPAIGN
FOR GREATER CITY
Make Up Great Group, Says
4 Walter c. Piper, Well
known Realty Man
BY WALTER c. PIPER.

Presluent GTdtIot T1l9HIanus 90
The development of cities is always
inspiring, saturatiye and impelling.
With the broad expansion OF the
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
KAISER IS SERIOUS,
BUT ALSO CONFIDENT

BERLIN. via Copenhagen. Aug. 10, to
London, Aug. Il CWednesday).-Empe
William today received James w. Ger
ard, the American ambassador, in tn
ralace garden, and conversed with him
at length. The Emperor appeared to be
in a serious mood, but confident.
He spoke of the capture of Liege,
where he said the German and Belgian
troops were about equal numerically.
The Belgians, he added, were behind
Notifications, but the Germans charged
with bayonets, and destroyed every
thing. The Belgians were put to fight.
abandoning arms in great numbers, he
declared.
The German and British governments
have requested the American embassy
10 intervene with the purpose of fixing
n time for the merchantmen of the two
countries to quit the ports Of hostile
countries.
Tuesday morning all Americans de-
string to depart for the United States
were called to the embassy to be en-
rolled.
The first list of losses in the fighting
was published today. 1t contained only
sixty-four names.
Many rumors are in circulation here
&mong them are statements that Ma
muir. Belgium, and Belfort, France,
have been capturede. There is no con-
firmation, but the reports are believed
here to be true.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

unjust treatment which Germany Is 70
celving at the hands Of the American
newspapers. We can not understand
their attitude. in view of the conduct
in this country Of the German-Ameri-
can citizens and considering the great
dered to this country.
Benno Seibold declared that Great
Britain should be driven out Of this
hemisphere, and Canada should be ns-
assisted by the United States.
Shamus OSheel, member OF Senator
o'Gorman's office staff. declared that
true Irish sympathies were with Ger
many, and he indorsed Congressman
Batholdt's speech.
Pledges Financial Aid.
Every man present pledged his finan-
cial support to the Kaiser's army. end
tho poor Of the Fatherland. E Max
Hasselbach, a German newspaper corre-
spondent. made the first contribution Of
s. and others rapidly followed.
Martin wiegand. DR.. Drunken. Al
gust Schmidt, George W. Spear. William
F. GUIDE. Ernest Gerstenberg. L.
Schenke, A. Lepper. and Carl Braun
were appointed a committee to receive
and handle contributions.
The enthusiasm of those gathere at
the meeting was greatest when the
SINGING OF the D1c Wacnt am Hneln
was begun by some one In the room.
Prof. Heinrich Hammer. musician and
composer, advanced to the front Of the
hall and led a mighty chorus. After
this The Star-Spangled Banner was
sung with equal fervor.
Hold the Kaiser responsible for this
terrible war? Would he have gone to
for a vacation II he had been
party to this conspiracy to plunge Europe
into the bloodiest war In history? Every
editor ought to know that England Is
really responsible for this situation.
THE Triple Alliance was formed only
to preserve the peace Of Europe, and
for forty years 1t has preserved that
peace But England deemed II neces-
sary to have a counter-balance, so she
proceeded to make her unnatural elli-
ance with France, with whom sne had
teen at bayonet points for 100 years.
Fear. hatred. and jealousy of Germany
are what brought these two powers to-
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
S25, 900 Deposited for
Mrs. BuSch'S Safe Return

The sum of s25.oOO was depositeS today
with the United States Treasury,
through the subtreasury at St. Louis.
to be used in assuring the safety and
prompt return home of Mrs. AdoIphus
Busch. widow of the st. Louis brewer
Mrs. Busch is now in Holland.
Meantime. Mrs. Busch has been able
TO communicate from Langenschwal-
bach, Holland, with the consul at Am
sterdam. and had been given what aid
the government was able to extend.
The Busch deposit was the largest
IN fund of nearly a million dollars
deposited by Americans for the relief
Of relatives and friends abroad. pepos-
its Of Sl5S000 were made with the United
states Treasurer here, the State De-
partment turned over to the Treasury
sZ1o1 the New York subtreasury re-
ceived deposits of 1920. .Gl3, and the Bal
umore subtreasury S17,073 The total
deposits now in the Treasury have
reached sS7,2o997. This money will be
used to check against sums paid out
by the gold ship Tennessee when it
reaches European ports. and. mean
While. dIsbursing officers on the Ten
nessee will be advised of individual
deposits made with the Treasury.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
New York Episcopalians
To Pray for End of War

NEW YORK. Aug. IA speciai
nraver for peace, to be said ut every
sery1ce in the churches OF the Prctes-
tant Episcopal diocese of New YORK.
has been arranged by Bishop Greer
The prayer is:
20 God. who hast made OF one blood
all nations of men to dwell on ali the
|oca og the earth, and who in Thy
Holy Word hast taught us that O1e
&C. oI,r Father. even God, and that all
We are brethren. we pray Thee in
this dark hour of international str11e
that Thou wilt open the eyes of the
neopla and those who in Thy name
are intrusted with the authority. or
povernance. TO see and understand their
right and true relation TO Thee, ana
through Thee to one another.
Teach them by Thy spirit that hatred
and violence are not strength, but weak
ness. that the true safeguarding of a
nation is not to be found in
weapons of war. but in those eternal
principles which make for righteousness
and truth and brotherhood and peace.
Give to those who shall suffer in the
war which is raging now the consola-
ton OF Thy grace. Heal the sick; COM
fort the wounded minister to the dying:
bind up the broken heart.
Bring, we pray Thee, to a speedy
end this international strife, and hasten
the time when peace shall flourish out
of the earth and all shall dwell together
in unity and love. and war shall be TO
more. We ask 1t in the name OF our
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen"
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Kaiser Called off
Attack on Leige

BERLIN (Via Amsterdam), Aug 2-(Delayed)-Kaiser Will
helm himself nteered the carrying of Lege forts by
When the him heavy
the necessity of assaung modern steel
with infantry he word the front change tactics
He directed that the assaults force be stopped and that the
lines of communication be restored Immediately the heavy
artillery which still in the could be brought
The German generals the front reported they could the
forts by assault and do The Kaiser however did
consider Lege sufficient military
necessity make for the loss of life carrying them by assault
would have
This information made public today by General Stein,
who declared the reports from Belgian absolutely
contradiction of the facts.
The general explained that the Belgian front of Lege
numerically the superior of the Germans and the ground the
neghboood of the forts of great advantage the Belgian de-
Now that the heavy siege being placed position
the general claims the forts will be battered speedily
Ii denied here that the German losses have been anywhere
heavy has been claimed by Belgian office They
only what would be expected field operations of this magn
tude according the general staff reports
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
WIRELESS BAN UPTO
WILSON ON RETURN
Bryan Refuses to Act on Ger
man Charges Protest
Against Censorship.

President Wilson will be asked to
decide tomorrow on the application of
the German government for removal
Of the censorship on wireless messages
to Berlin at the Tuckerton wireless
station Charge Won Haimhausen. OF
the German embassy. renewed his pro-
test with Secretary OF State Bryan
today against what he termed was dis
elimination against Germany IN the
censorship over wireless, the only
means of communication between the
embassy here and the home government
since the German cable was cut.
Secretary Of State Bryan advised the
charge that he would not amend the
censorship, to the extent OF permitting
the receipt and dispatch Of strictly
diplomatic messages, until after he had
conferred tomorrow with President
Wilson.
The British government today took
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Report Recommends
Widening Conduit Raod

Recommendations for the widening
and repairing Of the Conduit road.
where five automobile accidents have
occurred within the last year, are made
IN the report of Mai. Charles w. EItz
engineer officer in charge of the Dis
trIct water supply. to CHIEF Engineer
kingnan today. Major KutZ would
have dangerous turns in teh road made
safer, and the road widened sufficient
Iy to lessen the danger of accident.
The report shows a decreased con-
sumption OF water during the year. due
70 the installation OF meters and the
consequent stoppage of waste py
water consumers. Improvement OF the
filtration system. Major Kutz declared.
had Iessened the danger of contagion.
and had reduced the typhoi rate to 4
marked degrea.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
CARRANzA REPORTED
IN CAPITAL TODAY
1t Is Said Here He viii Peace
fully and Formally Take Over
the Government.

After months of warfare and intrigue.
General Carranza, first chief Of the con-
stitutionalist forces, will be in Mexico
City before nightfall as provisional
President
That Carranza will make peaceable
entry into Mexico City is indicated in
a dispatch received by the State De-
partment today.
The message was filed early and was
TO the effect that the Brazilian minister
and the governor of the province of
Mexico City had gone out of the capital
TO meet Carranza- This is taken to
mean that they will escort him to the
capital that has been his objective since
he declared war on Huerta-
Previous dispatches made II clear Pro-
Yisional President Carbajal, who sue
ceeded Huerta, had retired to Vera
Cruz.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
CONSULS TO OBTAIN
SHIPS FOR REFUGEES
Secretary of War Cables U. S.
Agents Authority to Send
Americans Home.

American consular agents abroad were
clothed with pwer to charter ships in
foreign waters to bring Americans
home. through instructions sent out by
Secretary Of War Garrison, head of the
American relief board. today. The Gov
ernment will guarantee to steamship
owners payment for thei full carrying
capacity.
Secretary Garrison advised all con-
sular agents to inquire as to wheteher
commercial lines will be able to trans
port the marooned Americans, and
where such facilities were not available
TO charter ships. IL they can get regu-
lar passenger rates for the boats car
rylng capacity. The Government, while
guaranteeing payment, will ask all
passengers who are able to pay full
rates. carrying needy passengers at low
er rates. or free. If they are without
funds.
Women and children first" will be
the plan, Secretary Garrison said. The
more needy cases will be cared for
first. The War Department was ad-
vised that Consul General Jones, at
Genoa, Italy. had chartered a boat with
out waiting for authorization, but his
action subsequently was approved. On
the steamer Udino. which Consul Jones
chartered, are Theodore W. Noyes and
Miss Nancy johnson, daughter of Con-
gressman Ben johnson Of Kentucky. It
is believed the Udino has a number Of
tourists who were in Carlsbad and other
Austrian resorts when hostilities started,
as Mr.. Noyes made his way to Genoa
from Carlsbad.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Senate Today Considers
Bryan's Peace Pacts

The Senate, shortly after convenins
this morning, went into executive ses-
sion To consider the peace treaties.
These are the treaties which secre-
+.rv Bryan has negotiated with twenty
OF the leading countries OF the worid.
Trnder them, should a dispute arise be-
tween any nation and the United
Sretes the dispute would be submit
ia 10 a commission and Investigated
safors war was resorted 70. This might
give time for public feeling TO can
In view Of the European ptit,caI;on Of
the treaties for their moral effect:
IS Secretary Bryan visited the Capitol
this morning and remained there part part
OF the time while the Senate was con-
sidering the treaties. he coiiieli Gu
with several Senator'S
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

gether Do you think enlightened
England should have made this alliance
With Gerk Russia7 The Triple Entente
was formed only to SnIash Germany.
IL rtssible.
TIE Congressman brought the crowd
to its feet with waving arms and shout
ing tongues.
''If ever there was q war with a true
national spirit. 1t is the one Germany is
now waging,'' he cried. Germany has
not met jealous England at every turn.
Well might every German now say.
better an end with a horror than q
horror without an end"
''The first thing that England did In
this war was to cut the German cable
in order to flood this country with
malicious falsehoods about Germany.
England's 8 influence even extends to tho
American press. Englishmen repre-
sentinz American newspapers IN Eu-
rope and supplying the American public
with news suited to English tastes and
purposes"
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
CR|PPLEDLUS|TAN|A
REACHES LIVERPOOL
Liners Lights Darkened When
She Sighted Destroyer in
Mid-AtIantic.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 12.-When the
Cunarder Lusitania dropped anchor
here today details Of the accident to
her turbine engines, which forced her
to reduce speed, were obtained The
starboard turbine broke down on the
second day out from New YORK
This necessitated reduction OF
speed and caused great anxiety TO her
owners.
In rnfd-ocean q destroyer, whose ma
tionaIity could not be learned was
sighted. Immediately orders were IS
sued to extinguish all lights, and the
remainder of the voyage was made In
darkness. No other war craft was
seen.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
P0SLAM HEALS
SKIN QUICKLY
and PLEASANTLY

The splendid work OF healing which
POslam accomplishes in Eczema or any
skin disease. makes it best for your
use IL you seek a remedy more than
merely mildly efficient. which will take
hold right at the start, stopping all
itching, and eradicating the trouble
wholly and in very brief time. Because
POslam meets all these demands. II now
enjoys the widest success and most ex-
tensive sales here and abroad.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write to Emergency Laborato-
ries, 80 West 25th Street, New York.
Poslam Soap is a positive treat TO
tender skin or skin subject to eruptional
troubles. Non-irritating. % cents and
Is Cents.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Custody of Two Children
And Alimony Are Asked

Or George B. Reeves, a dentist. was
cited by Justice Stafford, OF the Dis
trict Supreme Court today to show
cause Friday. why he should not pay
temporary alimony and give his wife.
Mrs wIlhelmina Reeves, custody IF
their two children pending the outcome
of suit Tor a limited divorce filed
against him this forenoon.
Mrs. Reeves is almost distracted
over the fact that her two children
we're taken from her yesterday" said
Attorney Williamson. in asking for the
rule against the husband.
According to the petition, DR. Reeves
deserted his wife and children twice
since their marriage In October. 1900.
i Is also charged that he applied cpl
Nets and improper names" to his wife
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Russia Claims Victory in
First Clash With Austria

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 12-Having
cut to pieces a section Of the Fifteenth
Infantry and completely routed the
Thirteenth Austrian Lancers and the
Thirty-third Austrian Landwehrs. Rus
sian troops. according to an announce
ment by the Russian general stan. dis
lodged an Austrian army that had in
vaded the Russian province of Volhynia
from intrenchments in the town Of
Zalotche
The Austrians previously had occupied
Radziviloff. The Zalotche engagement
was the only battle of consequence re-
ported from the Austro- Russian
frontier
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Asks $4,000 Damages.

A suit for $4,000 damages was filed in
the District Supreme Court today by
Elizabeth NJ. Pistorio against the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company.
Mrs. Pistorio alleges that she was in
iured in a collision between a street
car and an automobile near Eleventh
and F streets on May 16. Charles NJ.
Merillat is attorney for Mrs. Pistorio.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Pennsy Crude Oil Off
Five Cents Again Today

PITTSBURGH. Aug. I2-Pennsyl-
vania crude oils went off cents today
in the fourth cut in four weeks. Penn
sylvania was quoted at SI55 by the
Joseph Seep Agency, principal puy--
chaser for the Standard Oh Company
in western Pennsylvania. The Valvo
line Company. leading independent.
withdrew its premiums and offered but
The Washington times., 1914-08-12

each other from the southern boundary
Of Alsace to Liege, in Northern Bel
gium- The French are also said to
mold the passes through the Vosges
mountains Most of the fighting to
date has been between the cavalry.
Dispatches received from the Belgian
war Office at Brussels contain denials
that any of the Licge forts have been
taken by the Germans. They are still
firing on the Germans who have settled
down to an attempt to reduce the forts
by a general boinbardment.
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
Belgians Reoccupy Fort
Captured by Germans

BRUSSELS, Aug. 1.-THE Germans
have been driven from one OF the forts
at IAege which they captured, and
which is now occupied blythe Belgians.
The following official announcement
was made today:
The Germans have evacuated the
Loncin fort at Liege, and 1t has been
reoccupied by the Belgians. The Ger
mans also appear to have retreated at
other points.
"rhe condition Of tho Belgian army
IS good"
The Washington times., 1914-08-12
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of Co
lumbia-Fair. cooler tonight; Thursday
fair. with moderate temperature.
Maryland-Fair. cooler tonight; Thurs
day fair. with moderate temperatures;
gentle to moderate winds, becoming
north and northeast.
Enthusiastically fair tonight end
Thursday; cooler tonight; gentle to
moderate shifting winds.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau