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The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
FRIENrLY SUIT TO
TEST WATER BONDS
City Will Aid Matthew III. Finn
In His 100000
Dilemma

friendly sur TO- determine the
legality Of the long-disputed issue of
water bonds will be started by Mat
thew H. Finn, purchaser OF $500,000
worth OF them. according 20 an agree
ment reached at conference between
Finn, Mayor Marx. Comptroller Engle
and attaches Of the corporation conn-
sells office today
Finn. who purchased $500, 900 worth
of the water board bonds when they
were FIRST offered for sale. was unable
10 dispose OF his holdings TO eastern
bcndbuyers, who insisted that, in view
OF litigation over the legality OF the
issue, their legality be determined by
the supreme court before they would
purchase,
The issue has been IN court before,
the circuit court having upheld their
legality, The case was never APP.
pealed.
According to the agreement reached
this morning, Finn will be allowed to
transfer his bonds for others now IN
the sinking fund. but viii retain S2b.-
600 worth Of them and start test
suit In order to establish a precedent.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
POLICE SEARCH
FOR BOY FAGIN
Juvenile Court Prisoner, of IL
Years, Tells Tale to Judge,
of Tempter

Juvenile court officers are search
ing the city for a boy Fagin
A story OF youth OF Is who emu.
lated the grim Dickens character was
unfolded In the court room. Friday
morning, when the case OF Alfred, IL
years Old was called before Judge
\ Hubert Testimony showed that the
boy had stolen time and again from
his parents, from roomers and from
neighbors. AT one time he stole $25
and at other times sums ranging from
81 TO S.
What had become OF the money
was a mystery as he had little 10
show for II, although he insisted that
he had spent IL all. Constant and
kindly questioning by Judge Hubert
at last drew the truth from him.
A few months ago he met boy of
10 and became pals" with him. The
fact that the older boy was large and
strong and seemed TO enjoy his com.
pany filled Alfred with pride and In.
spired a devotion that did not stop
when the older boy suggested that Al
fred get some money with which to
buy candy. The suggestion was also
made that Alfred steal II from his
mothers pocketbook
IL was the first OF a series OF thefts
and each time Alfred turned over a
goodly share OF the proceeds to the
older boy. He discovered after a
while that the big boy had other
'"little fellows for friends and that
he had more money in his pocket
than was justified by the sums turned
over TO him by Alfred Several times
Alfred was on the verge OF breaking
with his instructor but the youth had
a new hold on him now, for he had
taught him to smoke cigarettes and
alfred was able TO get tobacco
through him.
Investigations started by the court
indicates that the youth has several
young boys In course OF training and
that he has taught them all 10 smoke
and when loss of tobacco and his
friendship does not serve 10 stop any
desire on their part TO leave his com
pany he resorts 10 threats OF either
physical nature or declares he Viii
tell the boys parents OF their thefts
Alfred was turned over TO his Far-
ents by Judge Hubert, and an effort.
will be made 20 secure the oluer boy
NJ once. Should the evidence against
him prove as much as expected he
will in all probability be sent TO the
reform school until he Is q.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
this Time CORN
DOCTORS PUNCHED
Accused As Incendiary, Charles
Fisk, Gets Tow Back
to CrOswell

When Or" Charles Fisk, corn
doctor, takes out corns, he uses a
salve.
When he takes out insurance, IL
is charged by the police, he uses
kerosene.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11

Buniness-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing CO.. l3
John R.-st Phone Main 1893.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11

Charles Fisk, So years old, and Civ
Ing his occupation as corn doctor
was arrested by Detectives Reid and
Dibble. Thursday afternoon, on a
charge OF setting fire to a store In
Crosswell, Mich, which he had stock
ed with goods and insured for $4,000
He collected the insurance and disap
peared, coming TO Detroit, where he
has bcen peddling corn salve on the
streets
The police declare that investigation
showed that everything in the store
had been saturated with kerosene.
Fisk Is held as a fugitive from jus
tice and the sheriff OF Crosswell Is
coming after him.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
RIOTS FEATURE ELECTIONS
IN MANITOBA PROVINCE

WINNIPEG, Man, July 10,-Free-
for-all fights were common today
throughout Manitoba, as the voters
swarmed to the polls to decide wheth-
er the Robin government, which has
been in power for 10 years, shall be
continued anothe four years. The
election is for members of the legis.
lature.
The opposition to the government
forces is relying on It's platform OF
initiative and referendum. Danish
ment of saloons and compulsory edu-
cation to win out. The government
Is backed by the powerful liquor
forces.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
FURNITURE BARGAINS
AT POSSELIUS STORE

Striking bargain opportunities are
being offered on furniture by A. Pos.
selius & Co, 42S-36 Gratiot-ave In
order to obtain room for new lines
now being bought at the furniture ex-
hibits the firm has marked articles
for the dining room at 90 per cent off
and the prices on other furniture chal-
lenge comparison Among the bar
gains are eight china cabinets, up to
$50 values, now selling at Sl9s5. Pos
selius & Co enjoy a reputation for re-
liability and when they announce a
sale the public is quick 10 respond
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
TWO BURNED TO
DEATH in FLINT

FLINT, Mi6h., July Especial
Fire which destroyed the little
shanty of Peter Wuicik in the foreign
quarter here early today caused the
death OF two persons and the serious
injury of third The dead are
Wuicik and his seven-year-old niece,
Carrie CopacZ.
John Copacz, father of the girl, re.
ceived burns that may cause his
death, when he attempted to rescue
his daughter.
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
TWO WITH RECORDS
NARRED AFTER CHASE

Chester Lamb, proprietor of a bird
and animal store at Michigan-ave and
Third-st., and Walter Campbell, man.
ager of the store, will be examined in
police court. Monday, on charges Of
cruelty to animals. complaint having
been made by Patrolman John Glea.
son and Arthur Curtis, of the Animal
Welfare society Insufficient feeding
and improper care OF the many birds
and animals in the store Is charged
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
m !. HICKEY
TAKES 99-YEAR LEASE

Edward j Hickey has taken lease
for 80 years Of the property at No
sol Woodward.ave. between Bagg-st
and Charlotte-ave.. Immediately south
OF the Studebaker Corporation Co
salesrooms at a rental aggregating
about S350OO0. The property has As
feet frontage on Woodward-ave., and
a depth Of 1877 feet Mr. Hickey plans
to erect a modern office building with
stores on the ground floor
job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co.. 3 John R..st
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
BURGLAR Shears Her Hair

FRANKLIN. Pa, July lU.--Miss
Margaret " Graham, "a. OF Titus.
Vile, has only four inches of hair
left on her head as result OF the
act OF a burglar who visited her home
early in the morning
The burglar who took the young
woman's jewelry, also carried off
II inches OF her hair. and she didn't
discover the loss until several hours
afterward
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
Now in Full Progress

been ht a hun fmu hvth van
m re- k
d ours in eande a manner
hsmdhb geM cling p We resup too srngyH Tkd qlt of al
h ron t lie care
reach o. all
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11

OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
The Detroit times., 1914-07-11
DROP CHARGES AGAINST
DIR. AND MRS. WINTERS

NEW CASTLE. Ind. July 1O.--
Charges OF conspiracy to murder and
burn the body of Catherine Winters,
against DR.. w. A. Winters and Mrs.
Byrd Winters, father and stepmother
of the missing girl, and Ross Cooper,
boarder in the Winters home, were
dismissed by Prosecutor Myers today
on the ground OF insufficient evidence
to warrant trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17

Splendid as has been Phadelphia's response
to the appeals In behalf Of the destitute Bel
CLANS, the relief so afforded will be but drop
in the bucket compared with the wants OF that
stricken land 1t has been estimated by those
engaged In distributing food supplies to the mill
lions threatened with starvation that 600
a month will be required for this work through
out this winter. This means over 100000 a day.
If generous Philadelphia contributes $500.
or even $500, 900, it will thus be seen that the
relief granted covers but two three days.
Fortunately for Belgium, all America Is giving
bountifully and doubtless are England. Can
ada. Australia and other British possessions, but
evidently the demands going to be very
great for several months.
Let realization Of these stern facts animate
those who have far failed to take part in
the splendid outpouring of cash and supplies
made by this city and its surrounding commune
ties The cargo carried away by the Theima
today will be godsend to the Belgians, but
there will be less need of second and OF
many others from all parts OF the world The OPP
portunity to give is still open, and the gratitude
of thankful millions will be no less great for a
second cargo than for the first. Let everybody
who for whatever reason has 80 far failed to
Join in this great work Of benevolence decide
that the second cargo shall be larger than the
Thelma's end make personal contribution to
the splendid cause.--Phiadelphia Record.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
DO JUSTICE AT ALL COSTS.

The number OF problems which have come to
light in connection with the annexation of gu
burban property since the decree was signed by
the court is unfortunately large. The solution
to all OF them involves difficulties with which
the City Council. Administration Board and
other officials will have to wrestle painstakingly
and courageously. Time, labor. trouble and ex.
pense will have to be undergone before the
tangle, worse probably than 1t should be. is un-
rayeled
However 1t must be done. The city must
quidate it's obligations to the. new territory. as
sumed as condition precedent to annexation.
1t cannot afford TO do otherwise.
1t Is very well to watch out for the city's
financial interests, and money should be
spent that be saved. Extravaganza must be
avoided and where litigation will save money
and justice litigation is the only recourse.
But to fight Just claims and TO seek to avoid do
Ing our duty to the annexed territory because
performance OF duty is expensive, ia not to be
thought of. To ourselves and to those who have
lately become of u.s. NC owe prompt meeting of
all obligations and full settlement OF all honest
claims
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
MY NOT PENROST2

Senator Boies FeHrose OF Pennsylvania boss
OF the greatest and probably the most corrupt
bipartisan political machine In the United
States as the Republican candidate for Pres,.
dent III 1916
Why not? Penrose is not OF presidential cal.
fbre. but he is a winner In Pennsylvania poli.
tics. He is not free from odiun. but he Is the
Rhest exponent Of what old guard Republicans
stand for and old guard Repuhlicanism has tri.
simphed gloriously over the progressive Repub
lieans.
Why not penrose for President on the Re
publican ticket? He does not stand for what
GnmInins and I}orah and La Toilette stand for
but Cummins and Borah and la Toilette have
been repudiated by the National Republican
party and Penrose has been taken to Its bosom.
Tho Pennsylvania Is the logical candidate
The only objection to him is that he would be
6isastrously defeated. and that is an objection
only from the standpoint Of the anything to
rim Republicans
And that is why not Penrose suits the men
who control the G. O, p. now but he could not
be elected. Therefore the anything TO win
leaders VIII pick compromise candidate-and
B Wilson viii be reelected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
HELP BELGIUM
Bleeding Bely iuIrl.

The plight of Belgium Is naturally appealing
to people throughout the civilized world. Even
untutored red men of North America are using
their puny efforts with the mighty nations of
the earth to put stop the wholesale slaughter
and destruction OF property now going in
Belgium and in the northern section of France.
There have been prompt responses to the ap-
peais of the sufferers. and Virginia lis anxious
TO have a part in the relief measures now in
progress. Grim winter has arrived and while
snow Is falling and ice forming thousands of
homeless ones homeless hungry and shiver-
ing
While many gruesome stories have been hear
since the invasion OF Belgium. people who have
visited the scenes Of desoiaton say the half has
never been told. but that conditions are far
more dismal than has been described.
Jarvis E. Bell, OF New York, who, on behalf
Of the American Commission for Relief In Bel
GUM, assisted in the distribution of the first
cargo of relief supplies sent to the Begans, has
given description of conditions in the stricken
country. Mr. Bell says:
Nothing that has been written could exag-
gerate the misery OF Belgium. We drove for
miles through graveyards. Stakes, some OF
which soldiers tattered coats and helmets
were the tombstones. Deserted fields are GENE
teries. As we entered the villages women and
children sough. refuge in the ruins OF roofiess
homes, terrified lest were some fresh vista
ton of Their faces were drawn and lined.
and If you could only see the gruesome sur
roundings in which they were struggling sor
existence you would not wonder that they fail
to smile.
The Belgian peasant has In many districts
no home In which to sleep. no seed to sow. no
implements with which to work. no transport
to reach a market and finally, heart to
struggle against the inevitable. 1t is unbeliey
able that ever produced such complete
and tragic paralysis as In many parts
OF Belgium. 1t cannot be attributed to lack of
courage on the part of the civilian population
or to the tnhumanity of the conqueror 1t Is
simply war up to date-civiliZed Christian war"
Alexandria Gazette
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17

day evening when the Indian opera.
"Powhatan," under the direction OF
Professor w. a.. Baker, was given.
The story 81 the opera concerns
Virginia history. with the romantic
Poeahontas incident as the main feA-
ture.
Mrs. L. w. rfudgIns took the par,
and charming personality being es-
peclally adapted to the role. Among
her songs were the Morning
Song" made celebrated by famous
singers. and the pleading Song" II
is doubtful IL finer voice and pcf-
sonaiity has ever been secured for
the role of the Indian Chief Powha
tan than that of C.. J. Faulkner. Jr..
who sang with all the ease of a grand
II Bind Them and II Do For-
give"
Mr. f. r. Beazley's fine tenor VOICE
just suited the part Of Captain John
Roife. the young Engl.shman. and the
duet between him and Mrs. Hudgins
was the gem of the opera. Miss Glen
ma Stembridge had the important part
OF Laughing Star. Mrs. e, P Raj
ford had the part of Juniata: Mr..
Hurt and MIR. Raiford the parts OF
Medicine Man and Pathfinder, while
& ipASSSoi 1pdhNa iiAd TIE part OF Gap
tain John Smith. Misses Ann Gre
CORY. Mary Robertson. Goode Ed
munds and Nettie Gregory also had
important roles. while a chorus OF
sixteen OF the larger girls and a cho.
rus of about forty of the smaller ones
added to the attractiveness OF ths
play.
The stage was beautifully decorated
with trees and boughs and many col
ored leaves. beside two handsome
Navajo blankets to represent the
or,g,nal scene on the Pamunkey
River
SO successful was the entire opera
mat tnere Is an urgent demand Tor
us repetltion for the benefit of the
belgian Relief Fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
LIVING DOWN A REPUTATION.

II THE Springfield Repabltcon is quick to resent
taesies the part Of certain New England man.
ufacturers TO lend color TO the century-od lbe!
pf ~Yankee greed Noting that there was some
opposition to subscriptions from New England
lii the s1S5 100000 cotton loan fund designed for
The relief Of the cotton situation in the South
The Republican enunerates a number OF prac.
1 Heal reasons Why the raising of the fund would
York 10 the economic good OF the New England
Mates. and then makes idealisIn the cornerstone
IN Its whole argumentative structure saying:
aN Hut that In not the main point New England
MtoMfile manufacturing interests already have a
in the rest Of the country for selfish
NeDk. The charge directly made by Western
aH1urgent Republicans in the tariff debates 81
M1e2N that the New Highlander. Senator AldrIch,
sSNAet textile interests of New England, would do
\ pose Of evil reputation IL to live It down
Here Ii opportunity TO live down the reputa-
43xnu Of Yankee greed by subscribing 10 The
Eofs0n powl the Boston banks, representing the
'#3nn tteNt:ie interests g New England, would dc
sf&1 South most friendly turn. Failure to SUBJ
Rs0Qfhe, under the circumstances would now ad
E4ine New England the country over as eager
s AN selfish advantage Of another sections los
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
TUESDAY,

and sufferings- The real New England should as
sert itself in the action OF the bankers.
The RepnbIican speaks to sentiment and to
ideals, but ii speaks practically and wisely II Is
true that certain manufacturers of New England
have been tariff hogs 1t is true that anti
slavery sentiment found no strong foothold in
New England until after the slave trade became
Improbable There was justice in the epithet
cotton Wings bestowed upon some manufac-
turers Just before the War Between the States
But it is not true that "Yank greed" Is a just
allembracing phrase: 1t is not true that greed is
characteristic OF tho New Highlander. though
thrift is but the reputation exists and will con-
tinue TO exist SO long as a vociferous few make
themselves heard and their influence felt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
MISSIONARY UNION
CONVENTION CLOSES
CLOSING SESSION FEATURED ny
STRONG ADDRESSES ON
MISSION WORK.

Especial to The Richmond Virginlan.)
fredericksburg, Nov. 1.-THE six
teenth annual session OF the Wo-
mans Missionary Union of virginia
came to a close on Sunday night -
ter very interesting services all dur
ing the day. Most OF the delegates
attended Sunday School, some going
in the various class rooms to OBJ
serve. while others listened TO fore
;ble talk by Miss Curtlss. Of Phiia-
delphia Rev. r. A. Williams de,
liyered a very strong sermon at the
church services, which were attend
ed by all the delegates
In the afternoon a mass meeting
was held at which the Sunbeam Band
OF the church took a prominent part.
after which there was an address by
Miss Sophia Lanneau, Of Soochow.
China.
The night session of the conven-
ton was probably the most interest
ing of the entire series. Miss Cur
tiss. OF philadelphia. and Miss Bull
mailer. OF Baltimore. being the speak
ers.l Miss Curtiss' address was on
missions in general, and she stirred
the audience to deeper sense OF re-
sponsibiIity in reference TO all mis-
sion work, both at home and on the
foreign field Miss Buhlmaier. who is
engaged at the port OF Baltimore by
the Southern Baptist Convention To
assist the immigrants, confined her
remarks to this subject. She told
OF the great opportunity which Wa
have to convert these aliens, and IL
Illustrated her talk with many touch
ing experiences which she has had
during her work.
She spoke Of the rigid system which
Is used in admitting foreigners who
had failed to take out naturallza-
ton papers and compared this situa
ton to our own relations to Christ
and declared that we must be pre-
pared 10 show our credentials before
we would be recognized in heaven.
with hymn and prayer the session
came to a close.
AT the business meeting held Sat
urday afternoon the following on
GERS were elected for the coming year:
President, Mrs. w c. James; LIST vice.
president. Mss r. Savage: cores
bonding secretary. Mrs. ]. p Thomas:
recording secretary, Miss Alta Fos-
ter; assistant recording secretary
Miss e. Willingham; treasurer. Mrs.
B. A. Jacob; auditor Mrs. William Ell
tyson; college correspondent, Miss
Caroline Holiday; young peoples
leader, Miss Alice Taylor Practi-.
cally all OF the delegates left for their
homes today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.

There is nothing surprising In the report of
Commissioner Of immigration Camminetd that
immigration has fallen off since the outbreak
aliens coming to this country since August /
than during the same period in 1913. Ocean
travel has been seriously interfered with and
immigrant ships have been at the same disad-
vantage as trading vessels. Moreover, the coun.
tries at war, those about TO enter the war,
majority Of our immigrants. and men who might
emigIate to the United states are forced to enter
the army or are held In their home countries
against that contingency. Aliens are leaving this
country rather than coming to It.
These facts however, do not mean that there
viii not be tremendous influx of aliens at the
close Of the war. Reservists called back to Join
the war will return TO this country in large
numbers. when they are released from service
Many-of them have left relatives behind and
many of them have business here Furthermore,
the war viii leave Europe impoverished. Bel
gum is already a waste over large portion OF
It's territory, Ia Northern France war has laid
Tribute tlat Inc people VIII De unaDle 10 pay
Germany will be her back industrially. OPP
portunity will be shut in the face of Austrians.
Should Italy finally enter the war thousands OF
her sons will cast eyes to other countries for q
place to make living. To the United States,
already the land of opportunity and then enjoy.
ing the blessings of long peace. after other
nations have been laid PROSTATE by war, tho
sufferers will turn as to promised land. I'M
migration will grow by leaps and bounds and
ports win be swamped
All OF which furnishes cause why our states
men should be preparing for the inevitable. We
do not wish to deny asylum to any who may need
II, but we must eee to 1t that own people do
not suffer. Our immigration laws must soon be
changed to meet new conditions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-17
Christmas Giving Sustained.

The practice of Christmas giving, however
much it may be abused at times, springs from
the most admirable motives that influence hu.
man conduct. Granted that TO a few 1t Is a per-
functory obligation, discharged with reluctance
to the vast majority 1t is delightful duty bring
ing with full realization OF the truth that II
Is more blessed to give than TO receive But
from the purely practical standpoint of the
greatest good to the greatest number the aban
donment OF Christmas giving cannot be justified
In view OF the widespread hardship 1t would
entail here at home. The lcustom provides
profitable employment for a multitude Of per-
sons only during the special session of cheer,
hut throughout the year. The exchange of gifts
gives a wholesome stimulus to business in gen.
era1. 1t has come to play an important part in
our commercial system and one which Is reck-
oned on long in advance by enterprisng bust
ness men. True charity begins at home. II
need not stay there permanently, for that would
be unauthorized selfshness. But the scrip
tural injunction to look first after the needs Of
our household cannot be disregarded. For many
reasons not all purely material, either, to cease
exchanging presents the great holiday of the
year would be q calamity.--Pittsburg Gazette
Times.