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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
Turn Back All
A,med Refugee,

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. Sec.
rotary OF War Garrison today ap-
proved the action OF American au-
thorities at lei Paso. Texas. in dis.
arming S4 Mexiclns who crossed the
international border into the United
States and in sending the 81 back into
Mexico The Mexican consul at El
PaaQ had nralaStaa= aaaiae4- t4.s.= AL isasa=
Garrison today held that the meu
could not be classed as refugees but
We're adYenturers. whose relation 10
Mexico did not involve them in
danger
When the lighting commenced
along the border" Garrison said,
without regard for technical ques-
tons OF law, orders were issued 70
take in all who crossed the line as
unarmed refugees. They were TO be
kept until they could be safely al
lowed TO filter back Those orders
have never been changed. Those
VINO come unarmed are allowed to
stay rather than be turned back TO
certain death"
Gen. Wood. chief OF staff, today
ordered Gen. Bliss. commander OF
American troops along the border, 10
permit refugees from Ojinaga TO cross
TO the American side and TO treat
them as humanity would dictate. -
He further ordered cooperation with
the Red Cross in supplying them with
food and other necessities. Armed
refugees will be disarmed
Bliss was given free hand in
meeting whatever situation might de-
VelOD and both SECRETARY Garrison
and Gen. Wood felt that there were
sufficient American troops TO deal
with the refugees. inasmuch as they
are disorganized and glad to get
asylum after the slaughter at Ojinaga.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
Lmd A,r1Ues Jor
Pass CHRISTIAN Co01al

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. Jan. -
The stage was set here today for a
conference that may have an import
ant bearing on the administration =
inture course In the Mexican situa.
ton. President Wilson's special en-.
yoy, John Lind. was aboard the
cruiser Che ster. anchored off Ship
island and the revenue cutter Win
ona was alongside, prepared either to
bring Lind 10 Pass Christian for the
-eaatercncrrur-t r--tttt.cr r=T;rrsttgut
cut TO see the envoy.
information in advance OF the meet
ing was positively refused by-the
executive today At the winter
White house" the president was up
early. walking ABOUT the garden, but
beyond stating that there would be
information for the coming after his
talk with Lind he declined TO COM
ment. The president is very much
displeased that the fact he had sent
for Lind leaked An Investigation
To determine VINO let the secret out Is
already under way.
II had been planned to have the
Winona carrying the president on a
yachting trip" accidentally meet the
Chester with Lind aboard, and 10
have the conference over and Lind
back in Mexico before admission was
made that the two had met.
AT 1876 O'Clock launch from the
Winona came into Pass Christian har-
hor and Lieut. Howell delivered a
message from Lind to one OF the sec
ret service who hurried away In an
automobile to transmit ii to the presi-
dent. Later ii was repored that orders
were sent TO Lind TO come into Pass
Christian and talk with the president
this afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

resigned from the companies mention
ed, and W eXpect from lime 10 time
20 withdraw from other boards upon
which We feel there is no special OBJ
LEGATION to semain
As result OF the action decided
on. Morgan has resigned as a direc-
tor OF the New York Central rail
road, West Shore, Lake shore. Mich
lsan central. e.. q. G. a. 81. l.. Chg
Four, New York, New Haven q
Hartford, Central New England rail-
road. New York. Nfestchester 4 Bos-
ton, Harlem River & Portchester. the
Millbrook CO.. New England Naviga-
ton Co., New England Steamship
Co.. Rhode Island Co. Rutland Rail-
way Co, New York, Chicago e. ST.
4, Louis railroad, Hartford & Conuec-
ticut Western, Ontario e. Western.
and the Western Union Telegraph
Co.
OF other members OF the firm.
Charles steele has resigned as di-
rector in the Jersey Central railroad
and United States Steel corporation.
II. p. Davidson resigned from the
directorate of the American Tele-
phone 4 Telegraph Co. the Aston
Trust Co, Guaranty Trust Co., of
New s.fit.-afrr.-=tsf =ta.rruTira s=r;a=
tional Bank.
w. n. Porter resigned from the
Bankers and Guaranty Trust Com
panies OF New York.
Thomas w. Lament has retired as
q director or the Westinghouse Elec-
tric a. Manufacturing Co. the Utah
Copper Co. the Astor Trust Co. and
the Bankers Trust co.
In giving out his statement Nor
gan explained that In some cases
there was still a member of the firm
on certain boards, hut on others all
Of the Arm members had retired.
Morgan still remains a director in
the United States Steel corporation.
the Northern Pacific railway Inter
national Mercantile Marine Co, the
National City Bank and the National
Bank OF Commerce
Charles steele remains a director
of the Atchison, Lehigh Valley.
Northern Pacific. Erie. Southern.
Chicago. Indianapolis a. Louisville.
the Chicago Great western and the
Alabama & Great Southern railroads.
The General Electric CO.. Interna-
tional Harvester, International Mer-
camille Marine and the Adams FIX.
press Co.
II. p. DAWSON is still a director
In the following railroads; Erie.
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton;
other directories OF which he is still
a member are: Western Union Tele-
graph Co., First National Bank,
First Security Co.. National Bank OF
Commerce, Liberty National Bank
and Bankers Trust Co Dawson is
chairman of the executive committee
of the Liberty National Bank and
Bankers Trust Co.
William r. Porter remains d.
rae1ar-ef- Chemical NHtfUnat
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

directors -of about 90 railroads and
corporations and thai other Pesigna.
I tons would follow. j. =. Morgan
taione resigned from the directories
OF ID railroads. the Western Union
Telegraph Co. and our. 0lhel -cnrpor
ATOMS.
Morgan remains a director in the
United States Steel corporation, tne
Northern Pacific railroad, Information
al Mercantile Marine company, the Ma
uonal City bank. and the National
Bank OF Commerce
{ In all, members OF the firm resigned
as directors OF IA railroads, -four
banks ami trust companies In when
they held seven directorships. One
. dlrectorship In the United States Stee
corporation, one III the Westinghouse
company. one in the A. r. & T., one
In the Utah Copper company, and one
each held by Morgan. In the Rhode
Island company. New England Nayiga,
ton company. and New England
steamship company.
Nothing was said in the statement
issued by Morgan as TO directorships
held by members OF the firm In va
Ifous national banks.
other important directorships held
by members OF the Morgan firm are
Edward t. StUesDury. director in the
BALDWIN Locomotive works, Cambria
Steel company, Jersey Central rail.
road -Girard-r rilSt-eeHapaif y,- fftsi n
IL Wilkesbarre Coal company, T.ehigh
Valley Coal company, Lehigh Valley
railroad. Niagara Falls Power com
pany, Pennsylvania Mutual Life In.
surance company. Pennsylvania Steel
company, Philadelphia a. Reading
company, Temple Iron company, and
Cramp & Sons ship & Engine Build.
ing company.
William Preston Hamilton, AL ska
Development d, Mineral company, Cen
trail & South American Telegraph com.
pany, Copper River and Erie railroads.
and Hudson Trust company.
The action was taken, II was stated.
in accordance with a policy adopted
by the firm and in recognition of IAN
apparent change in public sentiment
in regard TO directorships Z"
Morgan's statement follows:
The necessity OF attending many
board meetings has been so serious
a burden upon our time that we have
long wished TO withdraw from the
many directorates OF many corpora
tons. Most of these directorships We
have accepted with reluctance and
only because we felt constrained 10
keep in touch with properties which
we had organized and whose securi.
ties we have recommended to the pub
lie both here and abroad. An appar-
ent change in pubic sentiment in re.
gard to directorships seems now TO
warrant rs seeking to resign from
some OF these connections. Indeed, IL
may be. In view OF the change in SEN
timent upon this subject. that we shall
be In better position 10 serve such
properties as security holders if we
are not directors. We have already
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

Bus,ne.s-lIke Printing. No fuss and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

Bank Astor Trust Co.. rffthS
bank. Franklin Savings hank. q
Guarantee and Trust Co. IN
States Life Insurance Co. Psrt
quarette railroad. Remington m
writer Co, H. w. Johns-Aanvl
Co. Fidelity Casualty Co., Cpul
shank GO. and the Associstes' I4o
20. Porter is also trustee OF IN
Mutual Life Insurance co.
Thomas W. Lamont IL still q q
rector OF the Northern Pacific ~
road. First National bank, Firnt RI
.curity Co.. Guaranty Trust Co., n
ternational Harvester, +. q. WYNN
\ Co. Lamont, Corliss & Co, Loh>1
Valley G. s. Co. Southwestern Co
Struction Co., Guaranty Safe Depoo|
Co, Cowell Publishing Co. and u
ternational Agricultural corporatiol
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
SHEPHERD RAIDS
LOAN OFFICE;
ARRESTS WOMAN
Florence Phipps, in Charge Of
I Union Credit Company. is
Locked Up
SAME OLD CHARGE
OF USURY PREFERRED
Has Been Convicted Several
Times-Fresh Evidence Ses
cured by plant"

Thirteen broad-shouldered men. rep
rr-rutt!TSS-TFt iBfHffeff- of tfie
city and county police ana law en-
forcement departments gathered, Fri
day noon, before the doors OF the
Union Credit Co. Rowland building
State and Rowland-sts.. and at sig
nal, dashed peI nell into the room.
They started as if expecting
troub,e.
They halted with great audiences
when they round themselves confront
cd only by q little girl six years old
Who vas hugging rag doll. and who
opened both her mouth and her eyes
as the force dashed in.
What had promised 10 be spec
tacuar raid with banging safe doors,
seized money boxes ana other moves
filled with action was suddenly n
comedy.
Miss Florence Phipps, the head OF
the loan company appeared however
moment later, and then the city
detectives. county detectives Prose
cutor Shepherd aud two assistant
prosecutors became busy. The safe
door was blocked 10y a detective, pa.
pers were seized and as Miss Phipps
dashed Tor telephone tn call a
lawyer. Prosecutor Shepherd snatched
the instrument from her hand.
Loci. that woman up he said.
She has violated the law time and
again and In spite OF three convic'
lions, persists. She has forfeited all
rights OF her sex. Lock her up.
The little girl-her name Is Ethel
and she is a neice OF Miss Phipps--
vailed aloud The doll dropped TO
The floor and she Ned TO the arms OF
her mother who had appeared by this
time
All the papers in the Office were
seized and safe expert was sent
Tor TO cTEcT ttne iunFT do0r OF inc
safe
The warrant for Miss Phipps
charged ursury and was granted on
the complaint OF Harry Davis, street
ear conductor, who. acting for the
prosecutors office. borrowed $40 Wed.
nesday for 20 days and was charged
81 for that time
The Union Credit Co. is branch
OF string OF loan Offices owned by
the Tolman family OF New York. The
head OF the company Daniel Tolman,
is now in jail in New York on a stint
lar charge.
Those participating in The raid
whicn was headed by Prosecutor
Shepherd we're Assistant Prosecutors
Harry Keidan and Jasnowski, Coun
IL Detective Coffin, City Detectives
Dwyer and Schoof, Harry DAVIS ana
friend who witnessed the borrow
ing transaction. and number OF
newspaper men.
Miss Phipps was locked up, the
many raiders 70 their various offices
and Baby Ethel was taken TO the
nearest candy store in a search lor
something 20 stine her walls
The law was triumphant.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

no Feathers. Tho pIaIn, neat KIM IHa0
looks right Times Printing Co.. la
John R-st Phone Main i49s.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
new PARCEL POST
RULES IN EFFECT
Increase in Weights and Cut in
Rates Expected To Boost
Business Here

Postmaster Nagel expects big ID,
crpHsE III the business OF The I0C7{T
parcel postofiice as result OF an or.2
der which went into effect al MIDI
night, Jan. /. increasing the weight
OF parcels OF fourth-class mail In the
first and second zones. affecting the
territory within radius OF about1
100 miles OF Detroit. from 20 to 50
pounds.
In the third. fourth. fifth, sixth. sew
enth and eighth zones, the weight fSe
increased from IL TO 90 pounds.
Local department stores. automo4s
bile concerns and commercial houseN
covering territory in this section OF
the state, viii be especially benefited'
by the increase in the weight o.
fourth-class mail in the first and Sec.
ond zones. IL will enable Detroit
concerns 10 extend their business ac-'
tivlties, as the increase In weight Is
accompanied by substantial rednc-'
ton in rates.
The rates are as follows: F1rst-
zone, five cents for the first pound
and one cent for each additional
pound or fraction thereof; second
zone. same: third zone, six cents for
first pound and two cents for each
additional pound or fraction thereOfii
fourth zone, seven cents for the hr1ts
pound and four cents for each add
tional pound or fraction thereof; hfth,
zone, eight cents for the first pound
and six cents for each additional
found or traction thereof. sixth zone,
niue cents for the first pound ana
eight cents for each additional pound
n
cents or the grs, pound and w cen.s'
20. eati. aditionai pound or '~scr "
thereof. eighth ynrc IL cents :. pos.Ed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
Money King Resigns
From 20 Du1ectorafes

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The powerful
house of Morgan. whose control over
the banks. industries and railroads
OF the country was shown to be al
most absolute by the committee which
investigating the money trust in Wash
ington. loosened it's grip TO some en-
tent today. II was announced that
members OF the firm had resigned as
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

Among the vast crowd OF corn
arowers who visited Philadelphia re-
Gently were 800 girls who have taken
to the outdoor work.
In the west end of London there
are scores Of head walters whose in
Genes range from $4,000 TO $4,000 a
year from tips alone.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

After Canadian named Morgan
had been appointed 10 government
place il was discovered that the po-
sition technically had TO be occupied
by a lawyer. which MIR. Morgan was
not The benchers OF the law so
ciety. however. undertook TO obviate
;he technically. and appointed one
of their number to examine Morgan.
Tell us. Mr. Morgan, said the ex-
aminer, what do you know about
The law, anyway To tell the
ruth" was the modest response u
Morgan, Il don't know single
thing Whereupon the examiner IN
timated that the questioning was at
an end. He turned in his affidavit
wherein 1t was stated ] nave ex'
amined Mr. Morgan as to his knowl
edge of the law. and TO the best OF
my knowledge and belief he mas an
swered all the questions with entire
correctness"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
DEPUTIES SEEK
AUTO SPEEEEDERS
Who KILL Man
Visiting Every Garage in Five
Mile Circle From Scene of
Accident Out GratiOt
EDWIN X. GRIFFIN DEAD;
WIFE SERIOUSLY HURT
Death Car, With Only One Head
light Burning, Seen Speed
ing Away

Edwin r. Griffin. rs years old of
No. Il DeyIne:aYe-. -Leesyille-
Wlled, and his vile was stunned, and
seriously injured, when the couple
were struck by Joy-riders near the
car barns OH Gratiot-aye., Thursday
night. the death list OF the auto speed.
ers starting out with one victim on
The first day of the year
Deputy Sheriffs Blumberg, Crooks
and Adams secured the vicinity tor
some trace OF the ioy-riders, VINO mad
sped on their way, leaving the man.
dying in the road. and his wife stag.
gerihg about in daze, ignorant OF
her husbands death. aud unable TO
tell how the accident had happened.
There were no eye-Witnesses Co the
actual accident, who could be located,
out several persons IN the vicinity
spoke OF an auto believed TO be
painted black. and with only one light
burning on the front which sped east.
ward on Gratiot-aye,, at speed OF
about 80 miles ar hour,
The tragedy was discovered when
Mr. and Mrs { 4. Lince, living near
the scene, found Mrs. Griffin stagger-
ing about muttering. I'm hurt, bad
~ As they We're leading her to 4
nearby house other persons found
me body OF her husband, lying near
he car tracks. with broken glass, ap,
arentiy from an auto windshield,
scattered near him, ana n woman s
comb lying near. The comb may be-
.ong to Mrs. Griffin. II is held BY the
snerifT until Mrs. Griffin is able 10
be interviewed
Mrs. Griffin was later attended by
DR. George *. Sipe. OF No. 2l67 era
octave, and was removed TO the
lome OF Mrs. Almond d. Holmes. d
nurse. No. 1896 Field-ave.
Meanwhile, three young men picked
M the body OF Griffin aad took Il TO
he home OF AlOert Helwig, NO 1909
Gratio;-aye. HelEig ran his outomo
Die G7Ir and rushed 20 SaTraT't7---rIf no.
pitsl but physicians said that The
man was probably dead when picked
up. Ills body was sent TO the county
morgue by Coroner Rothacher.
The deputies and coroner learned
that MIR and Mrs Griffin had lett
their home 10 escort Mr. Griffin 9
incle TO a street car, and ~ere re-
turning when the accident occurred.
A five-mile circle has been Drawn
about the scene oi the accident. ana
deputy sheriffs have been ordered 70
visit every garage and repair shop
within the loop ln the hope Of discoy-
arlng the identity of the joy riders
who ran down the Griffins.
Holding that morbid curiosity may
draw the speed fend back to the scene
Of the tragedy, watch has been posi-
"a there, and all automobiles bearing
signs OF damage to windshields and
headlights viii be stopped and their
drivers questioned.
Or. George Sipe, No. 2l67 Gratiot-
ave, who is attending Mrs. Griiin,
reported, Friday, that although in a
erious condition. the womans chance
u recover is excellent. She has been
unable TO talk beyond a few whispers,
and could not give any Information
hat would help the sherin's Office IN
running down the speeder.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
OJINAGA STILL
HOLDING OUT
AGAINST REBELS
(ContInrea trom rage o1sl

an emergency hospital About ~ many
more are IN hospitals.
IL was learned here. today, that $40.
500 In Mexican money which was
brought here, Wednesday. To be used
IN paying the oJnaga federal troops,
had been stolen No clue 10 the
thieves has been found.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02

The ailanthus tree is becoming SO
abundant in some parts or the United
States that the forest service is eX'
perimenting in the hope or fnding
some use for IT'S. wood.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-02
"MORGAN RESIGNA-
TONS SHOW BIG BUSI-
NESS HAS CAUGHT
NEW SPIRIT
CONTINUED from Page One).

cation by the United States govern
ment which will suppress nothing, and
which will result in the punishment
of the guilty parties, no matter how
clamorous they, the law-breakers, may
promise the department of justice that
they will De good henceforth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-05

was right In the attitude she had
taken In the matter. Z. Nj
Selhshness was held to be the
cause Of the war by the Rev. c. l..
Smith. OF the Central Methodist tps~
copaI church. and he pointed our that
the great European nations were con-
'stautly grasping at greater wealth
and power. Armaments he held TO
be invitations OF war. rather than
bids for peace.
Rabbi Leo n. Franklin declared
that his race was for peace and that
all their prayers were 30 directed.
Hc also expressed the belief that the
end Of the war would see o greater
frate: nal spirit among the powers.
|. the Rev. M. 8. Rics. told 500 men
at sle North Woodxrd Methodist
church, that the present time called
for he strength OF Christianity a.
never before, and thtt while war
called for the destructi - element In
mai. the gospel Of Chris. called for
constructior.
That there was no baat,tude for tho
war lord war the contention Of the
Rev. Thomas J. vilie.s. OF the First
Baptist church. and be declared that
the natjons OF Europs We . At one
another's tArosts not because OF
Christianity, but In spite os II.
@ . I.
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- 49,
Nearly 1000 persona were In atten-
dance. The offerins VIII be sent to
the Red Cross, .'
"The significance Of peace" was
the topic OF the Rev. Frank 8. Row
land n the Cass-ave Msthodist
church. He declared that the belief
that peace could only be insured by
great armies and ravies wns fal-
lacy. In confentfon OF tnfs ne pofns'
"a out that n Germany had not had
the worlds greatest army and Eng
land the greatest navy. that Europe
wouId not nov be- drenched In blood.
DR.. w. III. McCaster. president Of
Mount Union college. spoke at West
minster Presbyterian college. ana de-
clarsd that n We Of the world really
want peace. We can have II, and add
Cd that disarmament must come as .
universal desire from al nations.
The Rev. Percival Hughett, Of the
first Congregational church, declared
the prayer for peace from ell America
would have It's results He said that
out OF the war would come good. be-
Cause n would 90 far toward estab-
fishing better brotherhood Of ma
.ions afser the horr1d cost Of war .vfs
made clear. He held hat America
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-05


go al
struggle. must come to naught in face
OF the Anglo-friendly colored reports
Nevertheless. we cannot help but feel
that large part Of the press OF this
conntry has overstepped the bounds OF
method o. publishing and illustrating
this meagrs news which has been
available TO a.: and we would ask and
sntoin upon the press In general that
tions I'm the nature OF pretudgments.
Toaour fellow citfxens A. well as 20
the public In general 60 our prayers
being any judement as 10 the merits or
causes OF this European war. AL Of
you, who have travelled through Ger.
asls. s wisn ~. that ~. oSsn a.
nation lead In culture. civilization and
science For these reasons We must
certainly doubt the truth OF the reports
Germany az to alleged German cruel
On the other hand. while we wish
nd Drsx .a ses' s .S The ssDSr; 81
fsysr,sS brain. We Wish 10 remind our
fSE cis,,:s sAs sSss e Ear e. ::
concerned the Declaration Of indie
pendenee bears unimpsachable witness
Of truth; very easily adaptable 70 ne
Present Il: kuraps.n. war We quote ron
-He has pfundered our seas. ravaged
our coasts, burnt our towns and de-
's.GSsd sns ss ssI e elm ms
large armies OF foreign mercsnaries 70
complete the works Of death. desoin-
ton and tyranny slrsaay s ssaup pernc sn
scarcely. paraielied In the most oarbar-
Gus ages, and totally unworthy the
head OF civilized nation.
sens. taken captive on the high seas.
10 bear arms against. their country, 70
become the executioners of their
, ,slSsc b Sn thsir hnnds.
.He has excited domestic tpsurrec-
lions amongst uA and has sndeavourco
20 bring on the inna fnd,nr .s az Us
whose known rule ofwarfare ~ an un-
distinguished destruction, Of all ages.
sexes and conditions:
meeting. that copies Of the above reso-
buttons Be sent TO the president Of TINS
country. to the svice-president AND 70
e: Speaker q the 4 % &: e ioes papers
and. 10 the local office Of the Associated
Young women passed among the
audience with hats and received the
rain Of silver and paper money while
the givers joined In singing America
and THE Watch on the Rhine"
Attorney Monaghan, who returned
recently from the war zone, told o.
III impressions OF German life. The
people OF Germany high and low. are
living under o. government that they
love, and I ray that when people
Are happy under form Of govern
ment. Il q not the port Of other peo-
'ple "a criticfss that government.
sThe people Of Germany are, 81
one man. behind Kaiser Wilhelm, not
the Disseminated people that the BIT
ish-controlled press woVld have ~ 20
! .He trusts the people and they trust
him. I saw him arrive In Berlin JUST
before the declaration Of war on Rus
ia. and he rode through . MN ON
cheerins people without single guard
49, Mn. He was forced into the
var, after doing ali In his power TO
prevent II, a. the onhcial correspon-'
dsuce shows"