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The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
FRIENDS SORROW OVER
r. S. JEROME'S DEATH

Much sorrow and regret have been
expressed by Detroit Friends or
Thomas Spencer Jerome since news
was received In the city Monday, OF
his death in Capri, Italy, where he
had made his home since 1900.
Mr.. Jerome was the only sor OF the
late David H. Jerome. governor OF
Michigan in 1SS1-1SS2, and was born
in Saginaw, about 30 years ago He
was graduate of the University OF
Michigan and Of Harvard. receiving
DEGREES from both institutions. Mr..
Jerome practiced law in Detroit from
1887 TO 1900. Possessed Of ample
means. he decided to retire from the
practice of his profession and devote
himself to literary work. He went to
the island of Capri, purchased a
charming villa and made his home
there. BY singular coincidence the
John v. Sheenan CO., of this city, re-
Ceived. Monday, letter and a pack
age OF Mr.. Jerome's last book. 'Ro-
man Memories"
Mr.. Jerome belonged TO Detroit's
exclusive clubs and was a close per-
sUnaI friend of Charles L. Freer. who
frequently visited him in Capri. Mrs.
Frank ID. Andrus. ]. ID. Jerome and
Frederick jerome. all Of Detroit, are
cousins.
Tho cablegrams. received in Detroit
gave no cause OF death and no de-
tails regarding the funeral arrange
ments. II is thought. however, that
interment OF the body will be made
I'm Capri.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
WILL TAKE BONDS
IF THEY'RE VALID
Chicago Bank Deposits Check
and Point Will be Settled
BY Court

The Harris Trust & Savings bank,
OF Chicago, purchasers of Detroit
municipal four per cent bonds TO the
amount OF $3,3 5000, rendered Con-
troller Engel a certified check for
$4,000, Tuesday morning. as an
evidence OF good faith that the COM
pany will accept the water board
bonds, amounting To aIfs additional
$500. 900, AS soon as the validity or
the boards bond issue Is established.
The bonds will be rendered To the
company az the Others were. and on
refusal to accept them. the water
board will bring suit against the
bank. The debated point is whether
the city has the authority to author
ice the bond Issue, under the spe-
eial act OF the legislature creating
the board.
II am anxious to take the matter
into court as soon as possible" said
Corporation Counsel Lawson. III
the city Is without the authority TO
issue water board bonds. then We
want to have the act OF the lcgisla-
ture amended as quickly as possible.
In am confident. however. that the
court will uphold us In our conten-
ton that we now have the author
lily"
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14

scas-over." to minors. TO women; II
they use the streets for cuspidor Of
IA. as the Miller saloon did. then
jackson Is going dry" It's going
Ia be better Jackson or dry
Jackson. Either barkeeps must re-
tire from the common council. and
booze boosters let up on efforts to
Increase saloons, or take the conse'
quences.
Regulation was not adopted In or
der To give saloonists' franchises to
peddle booze. but IL was adopted tn
restrain and regulate the liquor evil.
IL 1t doesn't restrain and regulate, II
II doesn't minimize, thea the other
alternative will be invoked.
The Bay City Tribune ilnds power
In Governor Ferris mail consent 10
re enter the race. SAYS the Tribune:
The report that Governor Ferris,
after much persuasion. has consented
to make the race for second term.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14

George Albert Wallace. of Damaris
Gotta. Me-, has razor that has seer,
continuous service for $50 years. II
was bought in Eng and by his gVnd.
father.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
FLAMES DRIVE
OUT FAMILIES

Fire OF unknown origin totally de-
stroyed the twostory frame dwelling
of Walter Dempkowski ami Tony
Koshu. at No. e3 Copland-ave- short
" after I o'clock, Tuesday morning
and spread TO the cottage OF MIS-.
Kate Hiney, at No. II Copland.ave.,
and the twostory house or julius
Rohrman, No. - Coplandave., doins
about 5000 damage TO each or those
structures, and causing intense ex-
element. AS far as the police could
learn. no one was injured. all OF me
occupants OF the houses getting out In
safety.
The occupants OF the house at NO.
% Copland-ave.. where the fire orig
mated, were forced 10 scurry from
the house, only scantily clad. and the
refugees clustered about in the chill
night air and watched the fremen
battle with the blaze. which proved
most stubborn one.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
State Politics

The Jackson Citizen Press review
ing the result of the recent local op-
ton election in Ingham county, sounds
a warning to prison city salConkeep-
ers as follows:
The l,200 dry" majority In lngham
county may, or may not. act as an in
Centive foi the wet" element In
Jackson county to be more jealous for
law enforcement IL the lngham
county lesson is taken rightly, and
greater effort made to enforce our H.
.quor laws. both In moral and legal
aspect. Jackson county may be con.
timed under the regulation plan. But
IL liquor dealers and "piggers" take
every opportunity to sell TO lngham
suit case derelicts. thereby aiding dis.
cide" and intemperance: II our fel.
lows continue 10 sell 10 people half.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
The Confessions of a Wife
Mother Waverly Is Peevish

ened up ana asked IL Dad had tele.
phoned.
This. however, also started some.
thing. No. my dear child, have
not heard from your father today and
l expressly asked him to telephone
me. AT least should have thought
that Dick would have telephoned me,
for he must know how worried / am
about your father. However, il don II
matter much. | suppose | can get
along"
OF course. you can get along. moth.
er, dear | interrupted. If you will
only think for minute what you
would do IL you were in Aunt Nary's
position--husbandle and childless.
Here we are, all your children. doing
all We can to make you happy. I am
sure you can get along without much
trouble If you only try" With this
parting shot I went down the hall
TO Aunt Mays room. I found her
sitting in the dark
What is the matter. dearo" /
asked
81 didn't have the courage TO light
the light ana face IL all. Maryie. I'm
w Siht sOh IdNf uttT. IOf the
sight OF your youthful face and bright
eyes makes my happiness. Sallie -
been telling me that John did a very
foolish thing in the way lie made his
VIII and that II was unfair TO Jack
and Mollie To give you and Dick five
thousand dollars. | don't think sne
would have minded. dear. IL he had
just given tito Dick, but she said you
were almost stranger To u.s."
Never mind. dear Aunt Mary. You
and Uncle John have a right TO dc
as you please with your own and II
you will let me Ill be 10 YOU Just as
would be TO my own dear mother.
Just then Mollie came running In
TO say that Dick and Dad were home
and asked US to come to dinner. Z
~ knew Mother Waverly would
never forgive Aunt Mary for the men
|t1pn sof my nApse In Uncle Johns
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
PRISON GETS man,
INSTEAD OF NAVY
EmbeZler Who Enlisted in Wat.
er Arm is Given Two Years
in Jackson

The United States navy will not re
ceive from the Detroit police depart.
ment, one William Zelmanowski
transportation paid from Detroit 70
Newport News. Va.
Zelmanowski was sent to Jackson
for from two to Ave years, by Judge
Phelan. Tuesday, for embezZling 1886
from the American Grocer Co.
When Detective Frank Collins To-
Gated him in Newport News, and
went TO get him. he had to assure the
navy officials that ii ZelmanOwski
was not convicted here, the young
man would be returned to duty, at the
expense of the Detroit police.
Horatio F. Richmond, another en-
bezzler. escaped a five-year maximum
sentence, By just AZ cents, Tuesday.
He was charged with enbezzling
$25.47 from john r. Wo0dhouse, to-
bacconist. He Ned to Cleveland, but
his mother. locating him there. told
the local police that she would bring
him back to face the music and
she was true to her promise
Under the circumstances, Judge
Phelan cut the AZ cents from the
charge against Richmond, making his
offense a misdemeanor, instead OF a
felony punishable by Ave years im-
prisonment. Richmond pleaded gull
ty to the larceny OF property OF the
value Of just SIS, and was sentenced
to pay fine Of $50 or serve 90 days
in the workhouse.
Maurice Pearlman. who tried to
drive away with an auto owned by
Ray G. Vessels. but was caught by
the owner was ordered to pay .e
of $S5. or serve two months I'm jail
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
ISSUE
It'll TOWNSEND
III FREE TOLLS
w. Warren Tells Senator He's
Wrong in Opposing Fight
For Repeal
bBTROITER AUTHORITY
ON FREIGHT RATES
Ean See No Benefit in EXemp-
ton of American Coast
wise Shipping

WI Senator Townsend, whose recorC
!: Sor being on the wrong side OF nearl,
&evory measure proposed in congress
!. has been remarkably consistent. vii
I not vote against free Panama cana
tolls. In long letter to j. W. Wells
siDf Menominee, he has set forth his
'Seesons: and q copy Of that letter hi
/. rent recently to c. p. Warren. No
v 12 Lincolnave., Detroit, in response
- Z request from MIR. Warren as tc
hje attitude on the matter.
4 Not content with this reply, Mr.
sWarren wrote again to Senator Town
aoGDo, taxing issue with him on sew
TeEal points.
You say" said Mr.. Warren, that
~ canal free to American coastwise
E;nh1ppjng will result in lower rail
g1n4o1. ] take issue with you on this
fD0cu1 have been in the railroad
Y 1o1ybt service all my life. and know
t11ot freight rates at present are down
NJ rock bottom and know that they
f&&MJd not be reduced any lower and
10y operating expenses. Suppose the
RWQ0 tolls act Is not repealed: What
* nprance have you, or |, or any OF
~ ninaty-0dd millions OF this great
r. nmouwealth, that we would be able
s buy commodities any cheaper?
i 10 then. will reap the benefit?
DturaIly, the syndicates that control
e y coastwise trade.
2sIf free tolls should prevail. what
4heTe to prevent owners OF foreign
0toma bringing their cargoes TO New
~ and transferring them 10 ships
x1hh are really owned by the same
1cates, but which sail under the
oeican nag, In order to escape the
~ Nothiog, SO far as have been
10 learn
Il. Warren also takes Issue with
1ntor Townsend on the argument
WorShips. under our treaty with
Mn, do not stand on any different
<1ng from the merchant marine.
Warren insists that ths-primary
~ Of the building of the canal was
HE quicker despatch OF our war
~ from ocean to ocean.
Hut why do you speak OF our
pchant marine?' he asks. Were
taxed, was l taxed to build a
>c&ant marine? Will any Of the
I'D 20 into your pockets or mine?
y very sure that none will 60 into
49, 10 grant Tree pdSSdBe I'd our
1twiae shipping. as you are pleased
Gau 4, would result In not only
~ he owners OF these coastwise
U &1.20 per net registered ton. but
th6 people. would have to bear
6nrden Of passing the vessel
0n6h, and still derive no benefit
o1mtn.
ffber. you have evidently for
w khas Welland canal incident,
ne Canadian government prom
nqnal terms to American vessels.
fhon charged higher tolls for yes
tn1oading In the United States,
Dgo<eoted to Great Britain. and
Septest was sustained. Now that
6ot q on the other foot, il seems
~ that what was sauce for the
- then Should now be sauce for
h}le nm progressive Repub-
havo an abiding faith in Pres
0IlDou's ability to guide our
" ueate safely on its course dur
M Standardization"
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
MINERS APPLY FOR
THEIR OLD PLACES
Men Surrender Union Cards AS
They Enter Employment Of
fees of Companies

CALUMET. Mich, April li.-tSpe'
Iciap -Surrendering their union CARDS
10 employment managers or tue
mines, hundreds OF former members
of the Western Federation OF Miners
today attempted 10 obtain their FORM
er jobs.
There are nor places enough Tor all
/ the men, IL is said, but the companies
VIII endeayor To employ as many as
possible in order TO increase prodnc'
ton enough 10 make mp for the sew
eral months OF idleness caused by the
strike
The strike is said 10 have cost the
Western Federation OF Miners Sl,oOo,'
cot, exclusive OF sums donated by IN
dividual unions of the federation and
tie money raised by assessments up
on members OF the American Fedora
| ton OF Labor.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
plIRNETT CASE Is
DELAYED Py PROSECUTOR

On request of the prosecutor. the
examination OF Lyman ID. Burnett.
horse dealer. on the charge Of aiding
and abetting In defrauding q bank.
and Thomas j. Fitzpatrick. cashier
OF the Central Savings bank branch.
on the charge of defrauding the
bank. were adjourned w Justice
Stein, Tuesday, until April rs. The
defense was ready In both cases, but
Prosecutor shepherd sent word that
he wanted to have the cases adj.
journed.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14

very reluctantly. reminds one OF the,
story OF an Irishman who. addicted to
the drink habit. was finally induced
To take the pledge. Subsequently he
was taken III with the grippe. and his
sood wife thinking hot toddy would
be good for him. fixed up steaming
one and carried II to the bedside.
Pat looked up longingly at the!
bowl. but remembering his pledge. he
said: 'Biddy. IL don't take II make
me-"
Governor Ferris says he will not.
call All extra session. This In 4 hor.,
rible blow to committee clerks hgur,
ing on three dollars per diem and y,
spring Notwithstanding State Jour.
ral. y
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
CHAPTER cxxlIl.

Nm 1&ellie apd 4 arrived home
tuyin - go, / found dicks
~ "a ~. Though we had
- ~ AN>tr 1eafy's. 80
oyttsS b tik21 .".she said. and
3 tS9t Iswopld come up here
< ~ VA. 1ofh, take 4 nap. /
y WoHb3t41til late snd then
4 4rl1 lust visit until you
>aVp me 8 wink as though
~gu bet they've had 4. little
ut we. neither Of US, said
~ Mollie asked her mother
- liked her hat, and mother
- - much too old as mine
- ung.
!shol ~ had better trade said
:, yl0 = smile.
Qoot Mink you girls should have
- 49, al day when you knew
y ce11 over to see Madge for
Arse ~ since | was ILL.," said
"a Wtv4ly, fretfully. This set
esveo g ledge and spoke per
plno - harshly.
a ~ ~ Many fair either 10 Aunt
III - "a H0u know very well.
INST Dak brought you over
~ notni ct your request 10
80 day III Aunt Mary and
wes M 4me over this even
~ 49, hn to have dinner
T.
know talAthat, but really
n (41nk yo0 V1ld both be gone
lust esytAo hats!o
80 told ~ I've were going
~ y uttDe he((o mother aid
rYou muoe Snember ,hs, /
~ NJ : d1S myself sinc..
pa were ken sick Six
~ ven. k6ppos. ,bs,
- fnt>srs - nov old
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
TE STAR LINE OPENS
NAVIGATION TO TOLEDO

1T Capt. Charles Merckel in com
the stsamer Owana, of the
~ 0ter line, left Detroit today for
NIX "trip Of the season TO Toledo.
tyuI&tiAg regular daily one-way
nee. with the opening OF the
6kDion season another steamer will
hut or the route.
The Detroit times., 1914-04-14
FORMER VESSEL MASTER
DIES AT HIS HOME HERE

Capt. Hugh Phillips. SO years old
former master OF the steamers Frank
+. Kirby and Wyandotte, OF the Ash.
ley 4 Dustin line. and of the Michigan
Central car ferry Transport. died at
his home. No. l62 Twelfth-st.. Monday.
He is survived by his widow and two
sons
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-04

Ohio is the first State in r; ak. follow
ed by New Jersey and then West Vir
The pottery output of W, t Virgins
for! the year 1913 was s.. 424, SS7, .
large increase over the pro, uct Of the
preceding year.
Uncertainty prevails here and appar-
emily in the Second Congress sional Dis.
trict as to who will get the Republican
nomination for Congressman in that
district. Some of the Republicans are
trying to get the Progressive nominal
tion, hoping to get Republic IN endorse
ment and to undertake with the back
ing of two parties to defeat "Junior"
Brown. But when N. G.. Keim, a
strong Progressive, captured the Pro-
gressive nomination that precladed any
endorsement by Republicans. for even
if the Republicans should undertake to
nominate him also, the Progressiyes, it
is understood, would compel him to run
on one ticket only and to withdraw from
one or the other.
Senator Golf is understood to be back
ing Taylor George. of Philippi, for the
nomination for Congress. According
to what Senator Golf is said to have
told close friend, George made it pos
sible for Golf to get into the Senate,
and the Senator feels under personal
obligations to support George now that
he has ambitions to get into the House.
George stands high in his home town,
has been lsonored before by RepubIi.
cans and is regarded as the most ac-
ceptable from the political standpoint
to all Stand. Patters. George occupied
a leading position in the fight against
Judge Dayton and might nave the en-
nifty of Judge Dayton's friends as we'll
as those who believe in unfolding the
integrity of the judiciary.
George M. Bowers, Of hartinsburg.
is regarded as the EIkins candidate.
At one time he was considered The can
didate of Governor Hatfield, but Hat
field and Elkins would not have the
same candidate and no one knows Just
where Hatfield stands in the fight.
Prof. Elliott who charged Bowers with
completely in the fur seal scandals
while he was Commissioner of Fisher
les, is understood to be ready to take
the stump against him, should he be
Tracy l.. Jeffords. who calls Harpers
Ferry his home, lives in Washington
and maintains offices here. While he
was considered a resident of West Vir-
ginia and made the race for Judge a
few years ago, it is understood George
Bowers has been saying that Jeffords
is not resident of the State and that
that should prevent his nomination
However Mr.. Jeffords is one of the
candidates.
There is still another candidate in l.,
j. Forman, of Grant county, of whom
little good or bad is said He has been
a candidate for several times in the past
but mas not yet reached Congress.
The convention will be held at Ell
kins August IL and from present in
dications it will prove to be one of the
most interest ting conventions the Sec
ond District Republicans have ever
held.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-04
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief From Suffering.

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness, often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, Of Tifin, o.,
had such an experience, regarding
which she says:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-04
THERE is AS MUCH
DIFFERENCE

DIFFERENCE
between the fine laundry work done at
The Charles Town Steam Laundry
and washing done OF home, as there is
between baby's ironing and mothers.
The dainty finishing touches given at
this laundry are the work of experts,
and are rarely seen IN clothes washed at
home. We sew on buttons and do
reasonable mending free of charge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-04

Miles Nervine, and I began TO improve
before had finished the first bottle
until was entirely cured"
MRS. JOSEPH SNYDER,
262 Hudson St, Tihin, Ohio
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases OF the nervous system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. DR.. Miles Nervine has
proven its value in such cases so
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You can
prove its merits for yourself by
getting a bottle Of your druggist,
who will return the price if you
receive no benefit.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-08-04

ok months 1
was belfast with
nervous prostra-
ton. I had sink
ing spells. a cold,
clammy feeling
could not stand
h e slightest
noise. At times
I would almost
hy to pieces
stomach cry
weak. Ny hus-
band insisted on
nv taking DR..
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-03
Before Congress Of Vienna.

One hundred years ago Alexander l
OF Russia, the king of Prussia and
other sovereigns. accompanied by Y
large retinue OF diplomatlsts and sol
diers. made their solemn entry into
Vienna to take part In the congress
which was to readjust the map OF
Europe. The thrones which Napoleon
had overturned were to be righted and
the old despots whom he had dis
missed were to be given back their
scepters. The first weeks OF the con.
gress, however. were not devoted to
the serious business at hand. but were
spent In a succession OF magnificent
festivities. Notwithstanding the finan.
cial ruin OF the country. Austria ap-
proprlated sums amounting to thou
sands of dollars daily to provide balls.
banquets. concerts md other enter.
tainments for the visiting monarchs
and their advisers.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-03
SPORT.

Eleven dead and twelve wounded is
the toll Of the big-g hunting sea-
son in Minnesota.
Covering 300 miles at the rate of 81
miles an hour. Eddie Pullen won the
annual Corona, Calf. road race. and
esta blished new speedway record.
John Probst. running under the col
ors Of the Chicago Athletic Club, won
the 10-mile Marathon OF the Missouri
Athletic Association at st. Louis in 81
minutes.
The U. s. Military Academy football
team defeated the Naval Academy
eleven by a score Of 20 to 0 in the
annual service game on Franklin field
at Philadelphia.
New Hampshire State College won
the BOBBY championship OF the foot.
ball world. New Hampshire State
played eight games during the season
and II didn't win one.
AS the result OF action taken In New
York at a meeting OF delegates from
all parts Of the country the Catholic
Young Mems National Union will mp.
ply for reinstatement as member OF
the Amateur Athletic Union.
After fortnight's illness. George
c. Tilyou. so. owner Of Steeplechase
park. Conev Island. and head OF sim.
liar amusement enterprises at Revere
Beach, Mass. and Atlantic City. died
at his home In Brooklyn. N. Y.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1914-12-03
GENE RAJ.

bitter legal contest for the DOS.
session OF n silver teapot and salyer
said to be 200 years old, began when
the estate OF Emily II. Stocker was
called for audit before Judge Gest In
the Orphans Court in Philadelphia.
Shippers In Arkansas will be re.
CURED to pny n forfeit Of 81 n car for
freight cars placed at their disposal
and not used. the Arkansas Railroad
Commission decided. The ruling be.
comes effective Jan. /.
Movement OF 100000, 900 worth OF
live stock. which had been postp oned
because OF the foot and mouth dis
ease quarantine. may now begin as the
result of an order issued by Dr. J. J.
Gibson. state veterinarian OF Iowa.
The three pleas In abatement filed
by William Rockefeller and cigh,
others Of the twenty-one directors of
the New York. New Haven a. Hart.
ford Railroad company. under ipdict.
mcnts alleging violation OF the sher.
man antitrust law. were overrulcd in
the United States District Court I'm
New York. The governments dcmur.
rers were sustained.
In spite OF the war and the fact that
several large corporations have either
reduced their dividend rates or have
suspended their payments out OF earn.
lngA AN "A precautionary measure.
holders OF stocks and bonds In Ameri.
can concerns viii receive during DE.
cember 100000 900 In dividends and
interest. an compared with SD4. 900 900
disbursed In December. 1913.
Love. not dreadnaughts and Siege
guns, is 10 bring peace 10 warning
Europe" was the text OF a sermon
preached by Secretary Bryan 10 Pres.
bytcrians OF Chicago. who filled n
downtown theater.
A voluntary petition In bankruptcy
was filed In the New York Federal
Court by the United States Metal Pro.
ducts Company. u Massachusetts cor.
poration, with 100000 outstanding
capital stock. The liabilities were
listed At 4l.00s 900 and tho assets at
s3.700.600, consisting principally Of
real estate stock Ia trade.