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The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
Can't Complete Work in 60 Days
Agreed on, Which Expire
May Is
EVEN THE INVENTORY
IS NOT YET FINISHED
City's Expert Still Busy Check
ing up Figures Furnished
Thus Far

When the GO days elapse May Is,
during which the Michigan State Tele-
Phone Co. is supposed to finish its ap-
praisal and deliver it to the city. the
company will come before the state
railroad commission and ask for an
extension of time Not only has the
company failed TO submit any part OF
It's appraisal TO the citys expert,
Charles l.. Zahm. but IL has not even
finished its inventory.
Company officials, accounting for
the delay profess to have failed TO
understand the order OF the state rail
road commission They did not know
they claim, that the commission want
ed the property Of the Home Tele-
phone Co, absorbed by the Michigan
State. inventoried and appraised. They
are now at work on the Home plant
Meanwhile, Mr.. Zahm has been busy
with the inventory so far furnished
him. He has checked up the various
stations. and is now engaged on the
underground work, which he EXPECTS
TO finish checking by the end Of tho
week. He will then begin work on
the poles and overhead construction.
He cannot estimate the length OF time
which II will take him TO finish.
"A great deal will depend on how
nea. my figures come TO those of the
company" says Mr. Zahm. Il nave
not arrived at totals yet. and cannot
tell how my results will compare with
theirs. IL there is much of a diver.
gence, We shall have. to make com.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
HEMANS In CITY
SEEKING COOLEY
Fails to Locate Engineer Invited
to Advise Street Railway
Commission

Lawton r. Hemans, chairman or
the state railroad commission, called
az the mayors office, Friday morning.
looking for Prof. NJ. L. Cooley, who
has been invited TO Detroit by John
+. Dodge, chairman of the municipal
street railway commission, to advise
the commission as to what engineers
to select to work on the ID. U. X. ap.
praisal figures
Mr.. Hemans said he understood that
Dean Cooley would confer with the
railway commission during the day.
Il want TO see the dean regarding
an appraisal OF the Pere Marquette
railroad" said Commissioner Hemans.
Not being able to get in communt
cation with Dean Cooley from the
mayors office, Commissioners Hemans
called on Charles l.. Zahm, citys tele
phone expert, who Is working on the
telephone company's inventory fig
ures, to see how the work is progress
ing Mr. Hemans did not see Mayor
Marx, as the latter was not In HIS
office during the morning.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
Engineer Who Studied Com
pany's Tracks in 1909 Will
Testify About Condition
GRINDING OF RAILS
MAY BE AT FAULT
Lowering of Surface Causes the
Cars to Ride on Flanges of
Wheels

Frederick T. Bancroft, who apprais-
ed the ID. o. r. for the committee of
90 in 1909, will be subpened as track
expert, In Coroner Rothacher's In
quest into the death or the two men
killed in the accident on oakland-ave.,
Thursday morning.
The placing OF blame for the acci-
dent, according to William Allmand,
Coroner Rothacher's clerk. will de.
pend almost entirely on expert testi-
mony The girder groove rails will
be measured TO find the depth OF the
groove; FOR "a great deal depends. IL is
thought, on whether the car was rid
ing on the fiat surface of its wheels,
or on the fange. II the groove was
supporting the flange, and the fat sur.
face was not touching the rails. there
was greater likelihood OF accident.
The ID. IT, r. has been using a grind,
Ing machine on its rails, TO make
them fiat. This machine. while IL
smoothes the rail, is said TO lessen
the life OF the rail also. Its use on the
fiat surface OF a girder groove rail
lowers the surface. while IL does not
affect the depth OF the groove; so that
II tends 70 make the car wheels sup
ported in the groove, ride on their
fianges instead OF on their surfaces
The weight OF a double-truck car is
distributed over eight wheels: but on
the thrce-cent lines, where single
truck cars are used there are only
four wheels 10 support the car. and a
tContinued on Page FIfteeuD
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
INDIANA G.. A. X. ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May S.--A.
b. Champion, OF Delphia, was today
elected commander OF the Indiana G..
A. X. Thomas Springer OF Sullivan,
was chosen vice-commander Charles
Meyerhoh, OF Evansville. junior vice
commander Rev w. p. Mckinney.
OF Lancaster. chaplain. and DR.. @. w.
Kemper. OF Muncie. medical director.
The women's relief corps elected
the following officers Mrs. Mary r.
Stiles, Valparaiso. senior vice-presi.
dent. Mrs. Cecelie Henning. Jefferson.
junior vice-president; Mrs Flora
Millspaugh Chesterton. was elected
president yesterday
The ladies' OF the G.. A. r. reelected
AIRS Elizabeth Howard. OF Logans.
port. president and chose Mrs. Cath.
crime Waters. OF Richmond. senior
cepresident.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
Refuses to Make Any Statement
After Conference, and Mem
bers Of Bench Are
Mum, Too
APPOINTMENT BEFORE
NEXT WEEK UNLIKELY
"We're Just Getting One An
others Views on the Situation"
Judge Mandeil Declares


After receiving from Gov Ferris,
Friday morning, brief announce
ment that the resignation OF Prose.
cutor Shepherd had been received and
accepted Judge Mandell called a
meeting OF the judges of the circuit
court at IL oclocA. The judges We're
in session over an hour. and when
they came out, Judge Mandell said
that he had nothing to say regarding
What had been accomplished.
Allan H. Frazer, former prosecutor,
was called into conference with the
judges. After about 10 minutes, he
came out. waved his hand at the
newspaper men, shook his head when
he was questioned, and departed. Mr..
Frazer was undoubtedly asked if he
would take the position Of prosecu-
tor, and on what terms.
The circuit Judges agreed that
Judge Mandell. as presiding Judge.
should do whatever talking was TO be
done; and Judge Mandell was as
talkative as buried treasure. Very
suavely. he intimated that the press
could take a running jump into the
lake, as far as any news vas con
cerned.
Nothing will be done today in the
way of arriving at decision Judge
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
Can't Interest Him With the
Old Methods, Pastor
Cargo, Declares
WAYNE SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION MEETS
Rev. Joseph A. Vance Will be
Chief Speaker in This
Evenings Session

The needs OF the small Sunday
schools. more especially those in
small-town or country churches, con
stituted the principal subject OF dis
cassion in the morning session OF the
twenty-siXth annual convention of the
Wayne County Sunday School asso.
ciation. in Emmanuel Presbyterian
church, West Grand-blvd and Porter
ST.. Friday
The prime necessity OF the small
school, according 10 Eugene c. Eos.
ter, who spoke on Can modern meth.
DDS be adopted in the small school?'
is thorough system OF record keep
ing, whereby each pupil may be
reached BY the teacher or superinten-
dent in case OF absence for more than
two successive Sundays
Next TO this comes the govern.
mental machinery Of the school. MIR.
Foster recommended the appoint
ment OF secretary and assistant,
who together with the pastor OF the
church and superintendent OF pri.
mary, junior, advanced and senior de-
partments should constitute cab
met TO manage the minor affairs
Matters Of more general Importance
could. he said, be left TO a decision
of the entire body of teachers.
Careful attention should be paid,
he said. 10 the proper gradation of
lessons for each department, and 10
the selection of teachers and super
intendents Mr.. Foster went on rec
ord as believing that, with very slight
notifications, the methods now in
vogue in the big Sunday schools
could be adopted in those of less size.
Speaking on The problem of the
country Sunday school," the Rev Ira
Cargo declared that the Sunday
school, in the small community, must
either adapt itself to existing condi-
tions or be supplanted by some other
Continued on PAGE Fifteen.)
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
TO HAVE
new BUILDING
Central Nj. Z. Plans Structure
To Cost About Three Hun
dred Thousand

A new church building, FIVE stories
in height, the first story TO be used
for stores and the other four for
church purposes. will be erected by
the Central NJ. f. church, directly
back of the present main audi
torium, at Woodward-ave. and Adams
ave. east, II plans adopted by the
finance and building committees are
approved by the membership, In a
meeting 10 be held within two weeks.
The new building will cost $500. 900,
and will occupy the site on which the
chapel and the parsonage now stand.
The parsonage is now occupied by
the Methodist Book concern and other
enterprises.
The top floor will contain a gym
nasium, with shower baths and com
plete gymnastic equipment. The
fourth floor will have rooms for clubs
and social affairs of all kinds. Social
pleasures will be provided for young
men and women who live in the board
ing houses. OF which there are so
many Ia the church's vicinity The
second aud third floors VIII be devot
ed 10 Sunday school and class rooms
The church also owns lot on Eliza
beth-st., directly across the alley
from the proposed new structure
Some modern stores will be built on
this land II is planned 10 devote the
revenue OF these stores and those In
the first floor 81 the new building "a
an endowment fund for the church.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
JUDGE CONNOLLY
IS AMUSED OVER
Laughs When Told Investigator
is Probing Disposition
of Cases
CLAIM MADE THAT HE
HAS REDUCED CHARGES
"If | Have, It's Been at the Re
quest of Prosecutor"
Court Says

An investigator Is on the trail
Of Judge Connolly, and "sensa-
tion" may be sprung, almost any
day, that will have as its aim the
upsetting OF the recorders court.
Perhaps its ramifications will in
volye the police court, also.
The following counts are said
to be involved in the sensation:
l. That Judge Connolly ac-
cepted a plea of simple larceny
from a person charged With lar
ceny from the person, and sentenc-
ed the offender TO pay $l00 fine
or spend 90 days I'm the House OF
Correction
.. That fines, assessed in or.
dinance cases, were later remit
ted
3. That with the consent OF
the court. charges OF assault with
intent to kill were changed TO as
sault and battery, a much less Sc
rious Ofense.
Recorders Court Clerk GrOgan hi
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Mandell had said, earlier in the morn
ing. 1--WE intend TO meet deliberate,
and try TO get one another's views on
the situation After we have had
full and clear discussion, and under
stand what everybody wants, we
shall try to agree on course OF con-
duct | do not look for ballot 10
be taken before next week. IL may
be several days before We name
prosecutor. We do not intend TO act
in haste. The judges have agreed
that | am TO act as spokesman for
them, and shall give TO the press
whatever we see III To make public.
County building wags were busy
naming a prosecutor while the judges
we're meeting One decided that Rob
ert j. Willis would be chosen. An
other insisted that Eddie" Barnett
y,ould be recognized as the chief can
didate, while Eugene Mistersky was
the choice of third
II nope that the circuit judges do
as well I'm this election as they have
done in the past" said all Official
They gave us George B. Yerkes, who
didn't try case while he was prose-
cutor, and they gave us Hugh Shep-
herd. Who next?"
The prosecutors staff is taking 1t
easy. Judge Phelan turned his at
tention. Friday. TO a street opening
case, and will devote his time TO the
work OF the corporation counsers Of
flee until new prosecutor is named
and has taken hold. Judge Connolly
was engaged in finishing the William
Saunders homicide case. Assistant
Prosecutor Kelly. apparently, was the
only busy member OF the stan. be
sides the assistant assigned to the po-
lice court Meanwhile. Prosecutor
Shepherd and the assistants in the
Office amused themselves by breaking
up conhscated slot machines.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
High-Salaried Officials Fight for NickeLs
As Slot Machines Are Hacked to Pieces

The lower floor OF the county build.
ing echoed, Friday. with a sound that
closely resembled boiler factory in
active operation. There was the
clang Of metal on metal. the rending
OF wood, and then a cyclone seemed
to be on a rampage in the cellar.
Glass smashed, more wood splintered
and there was a humping and rumb.
ling and jar
A few brave ones made their way
10 the basement and for their daring
had the SATISFACTION OF seeing Prose.
cutor Shepherd In his shirt sleeves
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

about $40 a day They got their
clothes covered with dirt. their hands
daubed with grease and their faces
cut with flying glass and the capital
prize was II cents
The others averaged nickel each
until the prosecutor happened TO no
tice what vas doing and after that
they GOT nothing A great pile OF EEK.
hibits" from the raided Offices OF the
Drs. X. 4 X. was also destroyed. The
tons OF material will be hauled away
TO a dump and fred by the prosecutor
in person.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

directing Assistant Prosecutor Toms
and County Detective Duke Cofiln.
who. armed with sledge hammers
were attacking the scores OF slot ma.
chimes seized by the prosecutor in
various raids.
a nickel rolled from one machine
as Il fell TO pieces and the news cir
culated upstairs. In 10 minutes two.
score men we're standing about
watching the floor like terriers az a
rat hole Every nickel that fell was
seized. and some OF those In the
crowd we're men drawing a salary OF
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

parison to see where the difference
lies"
II is estimated that the company
Will require about six weeks to finish
its work on the Home Telephone Co
system.
Not even part of the appraisal
promised by the company has been
Forthcoming. MIR. Zahm has asked
General Manager Won Schlegell for It,
but Mr.. Won Schlegell says that the
company's experts have not turned II
over, and he knows nothing about IL.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
Reported Affronts to u. S. and
Attacks on Foreigners Threat
en- to Lift Mexican Lid-Eng-
land Sends Note of Protest
BOTH REBELS AND
FEDERALS INVOLVED
Huerta Claims Truce is Broken
Funston Asks For More
TflOpS =. 49,. .a
.

WASHINGTON, May s..
Threats of withdrawal Of
Huerta from mediation and
recommendations from Ad-
miral Mayo that American
forces be landed to guard
TampicO oil property were new
acute developments today in
the Mexican situation.
Huerta sent a note to the
A-B-C mediatOrs protesting
against American army opera
tiOns at Vera Cruz. He prac-.
tically intimated that he might
withdraw his acceptance Of
mediation. He charged viO-
lation by this government Of
the armistice, by giving Gen.
eral Fusion authority to ex-
tend his lines at Vera Cruz.
That the rebels be denied arms
was also demanded by Huerta.
Secretary Bryan was advised
of Huerta's note and will re-
ply to the ENJOYS.
Admiral MayO's suggestion
to land marines at TampicO
caused grave concern. Reports
that two oil wells had been
fired and that foreign oil en-
plOyes had been detained
added to the complications.
lt is known that lengthy
report dealing with the situa-
tiOn there was received by
the navy department today.
1t was laid before the cabinet
by Secretary Daniels.
The seriousness of the
TampicO situation was further
accentuated by advices, today,
that MeXicans in the oil dis
trict threatened both Ameri-
cans and Englishmen when
they sought, yesterday, to
land and return to their en-
ployment.
The British ambassador
here, has made strong repre-
sentatiOns to the British Of
flee at Mexico City. Although
he had been advised that both
sides would protect returning
oil men, both the British am
bassador and the state depart
ment, today, believed that
there had been an absolute
breach of faith.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, today,
visited the war department to
gain information about the
Tampico situation.
WASHINGTON, May g.
Find Silliman," was the per
emptory order given Huerta to-
6nV nv two nOwprftIl uOyaY-11.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

Highest temperature this date in
past a. years. Sd in iSgGi lowest. - in
1879.
one year sgo today Highest temper
ature. 6Sg lowest. 4tf meaa. s3g partly
cIoudy weather.
The sun set. Friday at Ass y. ~. and
rises saturday at fiiS q. ~. The moonl
sets af 3sf2 q. m.. saturday.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
The WEATHER

Detroit aud vicinIfyi Friday night
cloudyt saturday fair. Moderate north
erIy winds.
Lower uichIgant Cloudy In south
portion. fair In north Friday night
Probably frost fn exposed places Sat
nm AN,s rIMpI.n ,rrnr.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

Katmai volcanoes dust cloud. which
caused a general haziness OF the at
mosphere over much OF the northern
hemisphere. reaching a marked max.
imum I'm August. 1912. appears 10 have
practically disappeared
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
nxPREss cAIL cApILIlc sso.-Aav.
HESITATION Waltz TAUGHT. 8
saturday eye'g az Strasburg' 's.--Ad
20 HopE In nOoZER.

The drinking man viii never have
the good positions They belong 20
men who can think clearly and quick
". ~ YOU want 10 bc the master take
the Gatlin Treatment.
GATI.f< INSTITUTE
ssi Woodward Ave. ADV.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

On a birthday cake baked for the
inmates OF home for aged people
In Philadelphia recently there we're
ia candles TO indicate the age OF
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

The Philippine government recentt
ly granted It's first concession 70 for.
eign capital, an English company get.
ting a twenty-year right 20 develop
hardwood forests ~.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

Manufacturers OF greenhouses and
makers OF boxes are getting In touch
50 that the latter may use for bon
cleat the cypress waste from the
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
WALDO A. AVERY
Is NEARING END
Death of Well-KnOwn Timber
Land Owner is Matter of
Few Days

Waldo A Avery. who has been
gradually approaching death. sank
into state OF coma. Friday. and
while be may live for two or three
days. all hope for his recovery has
been given un Nr. Avery Is presi.
dent OF the Majestic Building Co. and
an owner OF extensive timber lands.
He lives iu Crosse Pointe Farms
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
MAYO BELIEVES OIL FIELDS
SHOULD Be OCCUPIED---VICE-|
CONSUL is IMPRISONED
american Refugees
Safe at Puerto Mexico

VERA CRUZ, Mexico. May g.
Consul Canada today received "A
message from Puerto Mexico re-
porting the safe arrival there OF
the American refugee train from
mexico city. Among the passen-
gers was DIR. Edward w. Ryan,
the physician and agent of the
state department., who Vas recent
~ liberated In ZacRtecas at the
order of Gen. Huerta. after de-
mands for his release had been
made through the BrREillsn minis
ter.
MASHFss GTON, May S.-'rhaf
at'ouiS DeAstiG. heso7sI1tke tmerI-
can embassy at NS2teD EMfs has
been In danger of his ufe. hue thaf
he evidently In still defending the
American archives there, was an
nouneed by Secretary Bryan today.
Ia was D'Antin who was left I'm
charge of the embassy when
Charge O'ShaughnessN Departed
D'Antin held the embassy against
mobs who tried 10 set IRE to it,
according to the stories OF refu-
gees at Vera Cruz. Bryan's an
nouncement today was the nrst
official confirmation of D'AntIn's
predicament.
WASHINGTON, Nay S.-DictatOr
Huerta has issued orders that no
Mexican nDrt, according TO advices
from Admiral Howard received to-
day The message, dated yester-
day, states that Gen. ObregOn has
agreed TO the establishment of IA
neutral Eone at MazatIan. He de-
clared his forces would not inJure
foreigners, nOn-combatnnts or
property,
VERA CRUZ, Mexico, May g.
There IL rumOr In Mexico City
that QueridO MOhenO, minister of
commerce and industry. II dead.
according 40 refugees arriving
here. some say Moheno commit
ted suicide when Gen. Huertn re-
fused TO accept his resignation
from the cabinet. Others. declared
ne died from unknown causes and
was quietly buried. The rumOr
could not he confirmed here.
CHIHIAHUA, Mexico. May S.
Little credence u placed here In
the announcement OF constitution
aIist leaders Ina the west that Ma
zatlnn had surrendered 90 the reb-
els. 4 similar report. mnde a month
ago, proved 90 he grOundless.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

ANIMAL WELFARE cS.tly -1sI'a as-.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

WASHINGTON, May g.
Find Silliman," was the per-
emptory order given Huerta to-
day by two powerful govern
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The Detroit times., 1914-05-08
.HUERTA
THE WEATHER

FRIDAY NIGHT CLOUDY SATURDAY
PAIR. MODEHATE NORTHERLY
WINDS.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-08

Recorders Court Clerk Grogan has
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-27
FEAR The YANKEES.
BRITISH BUSINESS INTERESTS
APPEAL TO MEDIATORS,
Bitter Attack OH Policy of United
States Intended to Create Prcju-
dice in Minds of South American
McdiatOrs and Incitc AnimOsity in
All Iatin-American Countries.

Niagara Falls, May 23.-A new
angle was added to the mediation
conference today when code dispatch
es were received by the South Amer
lean representatives from Buenos
Aires, Santiago, Rio Janeiro and Lon
don.
1t is understood the London dis
patch contained a powerful appeal by
British interests to the mediators to
protect the business interests not only
in Mexico but in all Latina merica
against the "dictatorial policy Of the
United States.''
The fall of Huerta Is pictured as
the forerunner Of anarchy and whole
sale murder throughout Mexico, to
be followed by "the American Con-
quest" and this in turn, the repre-
sensations declared, would mean fur
ther conquest in Central America by
the Yankees. and which would i'm
peril the republics still further south.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-27
BOULDER is UNVEILED.
Marks Spot Where Trcutlan Met His
Death.

st. Matthews, May 22.-The hand
some boulder which has just recently
been erected by the William Thomp-
son and Emily Geiger chapters, D. A.
r., to the memory Of John Adam
Treutlan, the first governor Of Gcor-
gia, was unveiled this afternoon. The
boulder is erected at what is now
known as Metts' Cross Roads, about
midway between St. Matthews and
Cameron. This is supposed to be the
identical spot where Gov. Treutlan
met his death at the hands of the
Tories. Appropriate exercises marked
the unveiling. There are a number
Of descendants Of this distinguished
figure Of history in this community,
chief among whom are a large num-
ber of Wannamakers and thir rela-
tives. DR.. T. H. Dreher was the ora
tor Of the day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-27
REFUSED NEW TRIAL.
Alleged $6,OOO,OO0 swindlers Lose ON
Appeal.

Philadelphia, May 22.-Five pro-
motors Of the International Lumber &
Development company, convicted OF
conspiracy to defraud through the
mails. today were refused q new trial
by the United States court of ap-
peals. The postal authorities refer to
the case as "tho six million dollar
swindle."
The defendants are: John r. Mark
ley, sentenced to one year and three
months and fine of $4,000; Isaiah
B. Miller, one year and three months
and $4,000 fine: Charles Nj. McMa-
hon, two years and $4,000 fine; Will
liam II. Armstrong, Jr., two years
and $4,000 fine; A. G. Stewart, one
year and one day and $1,000 fine.
The men were charged with con-
spiracy to cheat and defraud stock
holders Of the company by mailing
false statements concerning the San
Pablo plantation in Campechc, Mex.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-27
PANAMA LOCKS SAFE.
AL Steel In Them Carefully Tested b,
Government Omccrs.

Washington, May 22.-The great
steel locks In the Panama canal are as
strong and as safe as engineering skill
can make them and there is not the
slightest danger to life or property In
their use. Notwithstanding alleged at
tempts at fraud in the supply of metal
for their construction.
This statement was made at the
isthmian canal Offices today when at
tention was called to criminal pre-
sentiments found by the grand jury In
Pittsburgh yesterday against five steel
makers on a charge of conspiracy to
furnish inferior material for the
locks.
Maj. Boggs. In charge of the canal
ofiices here. explained that an at
tempt to deliver defective steel cast
ings had been suspected by govern
ment inspectors before the material
was worked into the locks. Every
piece Of metal under suspicion was
retested and replaced If found defec-
tive.
The government, it Is declared, lost
no money by the alleged attempt at
fraud.