The Detroit times., 1914-05-20
IN DETROIT

Mrs. beatrice Iarned whitney, one Of
the leading social workers IA Detroi'
and founder Of the East Side set
Element has returned from seven
months absence In Europe. She VIII
make her home FOR the present IN
the Momans Indoor Athletic club,
Among the recent visitors from abroad
20 the Burroughs Adding Machine
companN's plant was A. Keller, oi
Zurich switzerland. Mr.. Keller Is a
partner in the hrm OF brigonl A. -
Burroughs representatives for Swift
zerland and Is very active ia the
management OF that Arms afrairs
Tony Zettich, "a Ford ,empIOye, living
In Hamtramck, had "A narrow escape
from death, Tuesday night. when a
motorcycle on which he was riding
was struck by north-bound Wood
ward car at Taylor-ave.. and Zettich
was hurled on the fender OF south
bound car. where he lay unconscious.
lie was taken TO Grace hospital and
Is expected 10 recover.
The University OF Detroit's application
90 come under the general super
vision OF the state Board OF Educa-
tion viii be acted upon fayorably,
Saturday. Graduates OF the univer-
sity who wish 10 become teachers
viii then receive a four-year's certi-
ncate. which Will become "A life GER
tidc on the completion OF four years
OF successfuf teaching.
Che eleventh anniversary OF the estab-
Iishment OF the Ford Motor CO.. was
signAlized, Tuesday by the mailing
OF checks for an extra cash dividend
OF 100 per cent. amounting 20 $1,000
i O00. Mr. Ford received Sl,1IO, 900;
/ james CouEens S2lS,0O0 the David
Gray estate, $4,000; John + Dodge.
Horace l., Dodge. Horace ii, Rack,
ham and John w. Anderson, 3l00, 600
each. and r. V. Couzens, $4,000,
Hhe Detroit Board OF Commerce has III
"a a petition with the Interstate COM
merce commission, asking the sus-
pension for 100 days OF the so called
"RnOItinR' charge
that the charges are discriminatory.
IL Is alleged that the rates are in
excess OF "A reasonable charge for
tho service performed. An investi-
cation Is demanded, and permanent
suspension OF the proposed rates II
they are found unreasonable.
During the last two weeks In August
the yacht Mistral, OF Buffalo. an
1, auxiliary cruiser capable OF accom-
modating 80 persons besides the
crew will cruise Lake Huron and
Georgian Bay with a party OF mem
bers OF the Detroit Y. N c. A. DR..
B MODESTO. physical director OF
the association. is arranging the
trip and announces that the first so
20 register will have first call for
the trip The Mistral Is equipped
with an engine and also has a gaso-
line launch which may be used for
towing purposes n necessary.
n banquet I'm honor OF three retiring
principals, Miss Anna NJ. joyce, John
E Bassett and Miss Louise T.. Roh-
merit WAS ATTENDED pN liz
OF the school board and the Detroit
principals association, in the Hotel
Cadillac, Tuesday evening. Fred W.
Moe principal OF the Jefferson school
were made in praise OF the guests OF
honor Miss Joyve and Mr.. Bassett
have each seen more than 90 years
or ssrvtce. and Miss Rohnert has
been q teacher for over 40 years
Hour men and two women ndJudged
Insane and committed to state hos
pitfalls. Wednesday. by Judge Hanley
in probate court. will have TO remain
IN their homes until six persons now
inmates OF the institutions die or are
cured. Every institution in the
full and running over and every
inch OF space Is In use. The local
authorities are worried over the situ-
alton as the insane can roam the
streets and serious crimes may De
committed.
Mrs. Florence woolford, "a years old.
or No. los Montcalm-st. east, was
elighting from the front platform OF
Tuesday night, when she was struck
by an auto driven by Arthur }.
Caille. OF No. 5s Milwaukee ave
west, and was seriously. but not
fatally injured. Mr.. Caille took her
To her home. and placed her under
the care of a physician She sui
fered scalp wound that required
four stitches. and her right thigh and
left leg were injured.
Stockholders OF the REQ Motor Car CO.,
In n meeting In Lansing, Tuesday af-
ternoon, voted TO increase the capi-
tai stock from g.. 900, 600 to $4,000, 600
A stock dividend Of $l,OOO.OOO VIII
be distributed, May 30. The remain
ing so per cent OF new stock will be
retained in the treasury, The stock
has a par value OF $40: the last
sale on the Detroit exchange was at
SIS. For the fiscal year ending Aug
81. 1913, the company sold 1913 cars.
and did business amounting TO 80
$4,000. Sales for the current year
are estimated at 10000 to 10000 cars,
A new department has been opened In
the public library that should prove
attraction for Detroit women
with a fondness for magazines A
portion OF the periodical department
ed with deep comfortable chairs and
long low tables. The space ts re-
served for women and the busy
shopper who is tired out" can find
a half hours rest and enjoyment in
the comfortable chairs with all the
late magazines at her hand Miss
Katherine Ling Will be in charge OF
the department..
Une national convention OF the Drama
League OF America VIII be held In
Detroit in 1915. This announcement
was made. Tuesday afternoon, by
Miss Clara f. Dyar. president OF the
league in Detroit. in a dramatic con-
ference on Maeterlincks Blue Bird"
Five other cities were in active com
and beauties of the great dramatic
fantasy were discussed In the meet
ing by Rabbi Leo NJ. Franklin,
Charles ,Hampden. stage director OF
the company now playing in the
Garrick. and by Miss Alice Butler.
the fairy Berylune in the organiza-
ton.
The city plan commission announced.
Tuesday afternoon, the names OF the
seven architectural firms which were
successful In the competition for de-
signs for the James Scott fountain,
on Belle Isle. They are: Ames, Chard
N Dodge, Goldman a. Despradelle,
Cram & Ferguson and Guy Lowell.
OF Boston; George w. Jacoby, Palm
err Hornbostel a Jones' OF New
York. and Johnson & Mayer OF
Portland. Ore. McKim. Mead a.
White Carrere & Hastings and -Cass
Gilbert, OF New York. have been In
vlted TO enter the final competition
with these seven. Three Detroit
signs. The final competition VIII
close, June 80.
Tn the hrst stockholders meeting Of
the Deutches Haus Verein, In Turner
hall three out OF four resolutions
statutes and bylaws were adopted.
The association will be Incorporated
under the laws or Michigan. Nine
directors Will be chosen. who VIII
elect the officers. A committee viii
be appointed TO consider the avail
ability OF various sites. The COM
mittee's fourth recommendation, pro-
, vIding for a distinction between ac-
tive and passive members. was de-