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The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
PARDON BOARD
DENIES PAROLE
TO VAN VORCE
Husband of the Woman Who
Brought Tougher Charges
Must Serve Term
RECORDS DO NOT
SUBSTANTIATE STORY
Recent Developments Have No
Part in Case, Declares Boards
Report

JACKSON, Jan. 6.-The Michigan
board OF pardons late yesterday re-
fused a parole TO Merle Van Vorce,
convict husband OF Mrs. Meta Van
Vorce, 10 whom former prison Chap
lain Lougher wrote the letters which
resulted In his dismissal from office.
Van vorce saved the life of a guard
a few months ago; when the prison
employe was attacked by demented
inmate, and the pardon board at the
December session favored giving him
parole as recognition of his hero
ism. He became eligible TO parole
Dec. Is.
The action of the board in refusing
the parole at this time was taken aft
er six hours consideration.
Van Vorce was called before the
board and allowed to tell his story.
He declared his innocence Of the
charge OF cattlesstealing, OF which he
Was convicted and intimated that he
was "railroaded" He told or being
han6cuffed TO his cell dorr as punish
ment for failure to perform his ap
pt inted task
The board after listening to Van
VOrce's statement decided that II
would not be advisable to grant elem
ency. In a statement explaining their
position the members stated that they
had investigated his case with tine
result that the trial officials had said
that there was no doubt as to- his
guilt They declared that the recent
charges and counter charges arising
from the Tougher incident should have
no bearing on the case.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
German Offensive in Alsace.
Stopped by Torrential Rains,
Say Reports From
Paris
BERLIN REPORTS DENY
CLAIMS OF ALLIES:
Repulse of Fleet Attacking DARE
danelles is Asserted In Latest
Communique

PETROGRAD. Jan. 6.--The positive
declaration that the entire Turkish
campaign in the Caucasus has failed
was made today In an oficial report
received from Sarikamysh. The en-
tire Turkish army Is in disgraceful
retreat, the troops abandoning equip
ment, guns and ammunition, and In q
number of instances even their regi-
mental colors in their fight. All of
the reports emphasize the extent Of
the Russian victory. II Is declared
that already the prisoners number
more than $4,000 men, and that q
number OF divisions are now sur
rounded and must surrender or be ex-
terminated
The Cossacks are harrassing the
defeated enemy, pursuing them on
both TANKS and killing and wounding
many OF the stragglers. Iskhana Pa
sha, commander of the ninth corps.
with all OF his subordinate officers.
are prisoners and will be sent back
to the concentration camp at once.
The entire Turkish positions at Sari-
kamysh and Ardahad are now held
by the Russians. Orders have been
sent TO follow up the victory and not
TO permit the Turks to reform their
shattered lines.
The Russian advance into Hungary
Is also stated 10 continue practically
unopposed. Only slow progress Is be-
ing made because of the desire Of the
Russian commanding general to have
plenty OF fully equipped men on hand
before the march toward Budapest Is
begun
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
FISH in STORAGE
SEVEN YEARS,
THEN MARKETED
Mrs A. o. Dunk Hands Out Pts.
catorial Thriller to Political
League Members
WANTS ALL HOUSEWIVES
TO BE FOOD INSPECTORS
Would Result in Cure of Many
Evils, She Tells Audience of
Women

Every housewife in Detroit should
constitute herself an inspector Of the
food and dairy department of Michi
gan II this were done, and the wo
men who buy the food placed upon
the tables In thousands OF homes actu.
ally inspected 1t before purchasing.
the pure food problem, In a great
measure, would be solved
These are the views OF Mrs. 40. |.
Dunk. president Of the Detroit House
wives league, as she expressed them.
Tuesday afternoon, to members of the
Political and Civic league, in the lat
ter body's regular meeting in the FL
hot-Taylor-Woolfen cafe.
Women who buy food for their fam
lilies should feel that they have a per
sonal responsibility in the matter"
said Mrs. Dunk. 1t Is not only the
privilege OF housewives to examine
foodstuffs before they buy them. IL
Is their duty.
Another thing which Detroit house
wives ought to do In the interest OF
economy and fairness, is to demand
that their dealers weigh vegetables,
fruits and other edibles, instead OF
measuring them. | do not mean to
insinuate that the majority of.Detroit
merchants are dishonest. But you do
find the occasional one, who Will take
advantage OF short measure, and 1t
Is to protect purchasers in such
store. that general demand for
weighing. instead OF measuring. should
be made.
The weighing Of groceries and pro-
visions would serve TO best advan-
Continued ON Pag- Two)
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-The entire
New York subway system was tied
mp today as the result of a blowout
in the subway at Fifty-ninth-st. which
started a fire and filled the entire
system with smoke. The trains
stalled In the immediate vicinity Of
the fire were filled with passengers
and Wild panic ensued.-EYery avail
able ambulance In New York city was
called to treat passengers who were
overcome with smoke. Three alarms
OF fire were turned in and in addition
all OF the fire houses ia the city were
called upon for men to aid in getting
the people out of the great tube which
was filled with smoke for more than
mile on each side OF the blowout.
All Of the police reserves in Man
haitian were sent to the scene to as
sist. Officials of the Interborough
system declared that the fire itself
was OF little consequence. but some
of the fittings In the power station
had burned out, thus accounting for
the smoke. The danger, IL was ad-
nitted, was to the cars stalled in the
darkness and filed with frightened
passengers. While the guards had
orders TO keep the passengers in the
cars until stations could be reached,
this was impossible, and many got out
and made for the nearest emergency
exits
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
LOCAL DEATH RATE
SHOWS DECREASE
Exact Figures in Cut in Mortal.
ity Will Be Announced
Soon

The death rate In Detroit for 1914
shows marked decrease as COM
pared with that for 1918, according to
reports from the Board of Health.
The yearly statement of the board.
including the exact death rate figures.
will probably not be ready until some
time In February.
At the present time the city is not
beset with any serious epidemics Of
sickness. pneumonia being far less
prevalent than might be expected at
this time OF fsthe year.
The cases or scarlet fever for the
week ending Jan. 2, numbered ont
10S, as compared with 125 reported
the week previous Seventy-nine cases
of dlphtheria were reported during
the week ending Jan. 2. as compared
with 81 during the previous week.
The health officials consider this very
encouraging.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Sophie, the Pie Girl, Weds on Judge
STEMS Advice; Now She's Sorry

Alfred Bryant promised Justice
stein, Tuesday, that he would pay
$3.50 a week toward the support OF
his wife, Sophie Bryant, the pie
girl" and Justice STEMS troubled con-
science now rests a little easier. For
the Judge feels that he Is somewhat
TO blame for the troubles OF Alfred
and Sophie.
Twas like this: Sophie baked pies
In cafe where the judge occasional
ly dined. Such pies!
Once the Judge complimented So
phie on her pies.
"You ought to get married." said
the judge. Some man would love
those pies"
1t was some time later when Sophie
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

appeared before Justice Stein with
one eye In mourning.
And you told me to get married !"
she said. accusingly.
The Judge just buried his head in
his hands. and muttered "Alas!"
Alfred, Sophie's prize package. was
dragged forward. He told the Judge
that he got peeved when Sophie flirt.
ed with the milkman, on the day of
their wedding. and told him that she
had lots OF gentlemen friends. So
Alfred said he wouldn't live with
Sophie, but he would support her.
Tuesday he appeared for failing to
keep that promise.
He promised $3.50 a week, and was
released on suspended sentence, with
that agreement.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
POWDER MILL EXPLODES.
WATCHMAN Is HURT

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 6.--One
of the large dry mills of the Du Pont
Powder Co at the Rockland yards. a
few miles north of this city, exploded
early today. The mill contained sew
eral tons OF black powder
John Meredith. a watchman. was
badly injured. and property In the
immediate vicinity was damaged The
conclusion was felt in portions OF
Pennsylvania, while the northern sec
ton of this state was rocked as II by
an earthquake.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
SEES END OF WAR
IN PRESENT YEAR
Peace Will Come On Compromise
Terms, Predicts Roger w. Bah
son, Financial Expert

That the great European war will
end in compromise some time dur
ing the latter part of 1916 was the
prediction made by Roger w. Babson
noted statistician. Of Boston, In an
address before the members OF the
Board OF Commerce at luncheon
Tuesday noon.
"This Ii strictly a commercial war,
said Mr.. Babson. "and peace will come
The great oceans Of the world are toe
valuable as neutral trade routes TO be
subject to restriction by any nation
or group of nations. and some joint
control OF the seas by all nations is
bound to grow out Of the present
struggle"
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Detroit Mans Mother Shot
Down by German Soldiers

I'VE have lost everything states
the letter Our household goods and
house, clothes, live stock and $4,000
kilos of oats.
Julien, you are lucky you are in
America. for all those between Is and
30 years are called to dig trenches.
don't think there will be anything
left Of Belgium"
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
TRAFFIC IN FOREIGN
PASSPORTS ALSO
Documents Issued by Neutral
European States Are
Bought Up

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.-While coun
sci for Carl Ruroede, the former EN-
ploye Of a German shipping firm here
who Is charged with conspiracy to
obtain fraudulent American passports
for Germans who wished to go home
to fight. was vainly trying last night
10 obtain Ruroede's release on a writ
OF habeas corpus, the agents Of the
department of Justice were investigat
ing an entirely new story of passport
frauds.
A man whose identity is not reveal
ed informed the department of justice
that he had sold his passport-he Is
a citizen Of neutral European coun
try-and that he knew of the sale OF
at least so other passports, all issued
by neutral countries other than the
United States.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
IDA SNIFFIN TELLS STORY
TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-From her sick
bed In Lebanon hospital, Mrs. Ida
Sniffen Walters today repeated to Dis
trict Attorney Martin. of Bronx coun-
ty. her story that she poisoned her
two babies because she feared Lorfys
Elton Rogers, her husband was
about to leave her to return to his 10
gal wife.
THE eyes of affection are keen.
you know" she said. with . half
smile, when one Is long In love.
began to feel that I was losfng him.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
AUTO ORDINANCE
HELD OVER FOR
new COUNCIL
Field Succeeds in Temporarily
Blocking Plans For Traffic
Regulation
CIGARETTE MEASURE
is PUSHED THROUGH
Assessors Given Salary Boost
Attempt to Amend Building
Code Fails

Police Commissioner Gillespie's
traffic ordinance will have to run the
OF the 1915 council. When
the measure came up, Tuesday night,
Aid. George Field. encouraged by his
successful opposition to other mat,
ters Of less Importance, caused the
ordinance to be held up for another
(Continued on Page Two.)
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
WAYNE COUNTY
NOT LIKELY TO
GET MUCH "PAP"
New Speaker Opposed To Any
Fayors For "Gang From the
Metropolis"
REP. SMITH, OF LAPEER,
CHOSEN TO PRESIDE
Detroit Representatives Defeat
ed In All Caucus Contests
To Date

staff Correspondent Of The Times.
LANSING. Mich. Jan. 6.--Republi-
cans of the house and senate did
things" 70 Wayne county candidates
in the party oaucuses Tuesday night
And II Wayne county gsts any Of
the pap - be Ustsfbuts1 BY tbs
house ieAasr nn bs miybv funny,
unless there b , rsdioal change In
the situation within Q short time.
A predtctse tn TIE rinss yestsr.
day morning Rep Noble Ashley. Of
Detroit, aAptrant FOR the spsafership
OF the house. withdrew st the solicita-
(Contfnusd on Pags Two.)
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

julien Grombez, OF No. 1893 Town.
send-ave., has received letter from
his sister, In Ypres, West Flanders,
telling of the death Of their mother
and the burning OF her home. The
mother, Mrs. Natalie Grombez, was
shot down by German soldiers, says
the letter, while she was fleeing from
her burning home.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinityt "wednesday
night cloudy with rainI Thurrday rain
turning 90 snow. Colder. Fresh winds
shifting 90 nOrtherly.
Lower MIchigant Rain "wednesday
night. probably turning 90 snow, colder
On north md west portfont Thursday
local snow md coldert moderate 90
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Germans Take Issue
With French Reports

BERLIN (Via The Hague), Jan. 6.
1he official reports from the west
ern front today take direct issue with
the French claims OF important sue
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The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
Every Ambulance in City Called
Out to Care For Those Who
Succumbed to Smoke and
Gases
ENTIRE SYSTEM is
TIED UP BY BLAZE
Loss of Life Is Not Yet Defi-
nitely observation-disclosures
Fill Great Tube

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-At 1880
officials Of the lnterboroush rail-
way and Police Commissioner
Woods, who was in charge of the
rescue operations at the tieup in
the subway system at Fifty-ninth
street, announced that there had
been no fatalities. although near
ly 100 persons had been overcome
by smoke and were In serious
condition.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

How can they do n for afty cents,
That's what they ell say when they
hsve tried our noentsy lunch-8stsl
Grfswolds-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
OCC BILL WILL
PROVIDE FOR new
WOMEN'S PRISON
Detroit Senator Will Ask That
$250,0O0 Be Appropriated
By State
SEES URGENT NEED FOR
SUCH INSTITUTION
Will Also Push Representation
of the State at Panama-Pacific
Exposition

STAFF Correspondent Of The Times.
LANSING. Mich, Jan. CA bill
providing for an appropriation OF
$3.50 900 for the purpose of erecting a
reformatory for women, will be intro
(ContInued on Page Two).
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

MESSENGER SERVICE,
EXPRESSING, BAGGAGE, TAXICAB.
CALL CADILLAC ss0.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06

Dancing at rssace Rink tonight after
skating ression.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-06
FRENCH SEEK
THE WEATHER.

HAINl THURSDAY RAIN TURNING
TO SNOW COLDER. FRESH WINDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-04
POPE TO CONTINUE
GERMAN RELATIONS
Italy Will Not Interrupt
Communications to
Bishops.
Nv GORDON GORDON.SMITH.

Rome. June 3. Count Eduardo So
derini. one Of the leaders Of the Cath
olic party in the Italian Parliament,
declared TO me to-day that the rela-
tons between the Italian government
and the Vatican we're satisfactory. Al
though the diplomatic representatives
of Germany and Austria to the Nati-
can have left Rome, the Italian gov
eminent will place no obstacle in the
way Of 7apal communications to bish-
ops in Germany and Austria and will
respect the irYiolability Of such CORE
sponGcnce.
The Pope will thus be able to keep
himself informed as TO the state Of
public opinion IN those countries and
will be able 20 exercise his influence
when the right moment arrives. The
fact that the Prussian and Bavarian
ministers have established themselves
in I.ugano Is. I'm the opinion OF SOde-
RIM, only fresh proof of the tactless-
ness which is Characteristic of Ger
man diplomacy. The ministers could
lust as we'll have kept in touch with
the Vatican from Berne or Basel. es-
tablisling their legations few miles
from the Italian frontier. They are
guilty Of needless and stupid provoca-
ton Of Italian public opinion.
The war has worked wonders de-
clared Soderini. "in drawing together
all classes and parties IN Italy. The
pastoral letters from the bishops have
done much 70 cispel the distrust of the
anti-clericals. who believed the Cath
Ollie party placed the Church above the
country. Religion is still living force
with the Italian peasants, VINO form
the backbone Of the country and who
have obeyed the call 20 arms with an
enthusiasm equal 10 that OF their DO
litical opponents The war is weld
ing Italy into a united nation as It
never was before. After the ordeal of
fire Italy Will emerge from the con
fict strengthened and purified and
with added population. She will be
one Of the leading nations OF the world.
The calmness which characterizes Italy
is no sign Of indifference, but. on the
contrary. a proof Of her confidence IN
her power and her grim determination
10 emerge victorious from the strug-
gle
That there is no want OF enthusiasm
for war Is shown IN N. fact that IN
the last three days 100000 young men
not vet liable 10 military service vol
unteered. and thousands more are pour
ing in hourly The colonel OF the Sd
Regiment Of French Zouayes nomi-
mated Victor Emmanuel corporal OF the
First Company, thus continuing me
traditions OF the regiment. which
elected his grandfather corporal on the
battlefield Of Palestro. The ceremony
excited enthusiasm throughout Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-04
AMERICAN LINE
DEFIES ENGINEERS
Refuses Double Pay Demand
and Will Send Ship Out
Tomorrow.

Shortly before the American Line
Office closed Yesterday officials Of the
line were confronted with a demand
from the senior engineers OF the
steamship Philadelphia for double
pay. The Philadelphia. which arrived
in the forenoon. is expected TO sail
for Liverpool tomorrow. and the de-
mands of the men came as surprise.
An official Of the line said last night
that the double pay would not be con
sidered and that if the men persisted
in their demands a new force OF senior
engineers would be recruited and sent
out on the liner
Chief Engineer Boyce, OF the Phlla-
delphia. receives 5000 a month and
his six senior assistants are paid pro-
portionately. His demand of s4OO a
month. il was said. will not be granted
and if he and his assistants do not
sign articles for the trip to-day at
m. their places will be promptly
filled.
The Philadelphia will go out on
time" said a representative OF the
line last night. These men who are
demanding double pay receive higher
wages than any engineers crossing the
Atlantic on similar steamships. But
there are plenty of men about capable
of taking their places and it will be
their own fault if they refuse to sign
articles tomorrow.
THE engineers are granted license
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-04
MRS. PANKHURSTS UNION
TO MOTHER WAR BABIES
British Militant Sufragist Organization Takes Up
Question in Practical Way-First Appeal
Brings 81 900 in Subscriptions

There has been much exaggerated talk
about the increase of Illegitimacy
since the war began, but | am glad 70
say there is good hope that this wear
will not only lot show an increase Of
iilcC,timacy, but will even show de-
crease But the present IS a great op-
portunIty for women 10 grapple with
this problem of illegitimate children,
whereof II is estimated $1,000 are born
annually in England.
THE ". S. 7. L. means not only 10
try to solve the question Of the fu-
ture Of these babies. but after the
war women will break down the cruel
English laws which intensity a thou
sand times the hardships of the un-
fortunate child We mean 70 start a
home wherein shall be brought up all
Legitimate babies who are motherless
either because the mothers are too
Young TO bring them up. are dead or
are unfit associates for children. A
beautiful old country house with
tWentv-one acres has already been Sc
cured near London. and we intend i'm
mcdiatclv 10 start the experiment OF
rearing these children on the lines of
loving care. healthful surroundings and
all the best methods OF treatment that
modern knowledge can suggest.
This is women's work and | appeal
70 men to support u f4<ncially. |
ask them to do something 70 equalize
the burden that falls on the unmar-
rcd mother. for in these cases the
punishment for wrongdolng always
falls more severely on the weak"
: collection which was then taken
realized nearly $4,000. Mrs. Douglas
Hamilton giving $1,000 and the Duchess
Of MARLBOROUGH $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-04
.SALANDRA DEFENDS
CONDUCT OF ITALY
Says Country Entered War
to Safeguard Interests
and Aspirations.

Rome. June .. I've entered this, the
greatest war in history, TO safeguard
tho highest and most ancient aspira-
tjons. the most vital interests Of our
country" was the declaration Of
Premier Salandra in an address at the
meeting held here to-day TO make plans
for the relief Of persons IN civil me
who NAV be made needy as the result
of the war.
war imposes duties not only upon
the combatants, but also upon those
who remain at home" continued the
Premier. land they must see that me
national life is not interrupted ItaI-
ions Of all classes must not only have
a spontaneous and profound feeling
but reasoned conviction OF the JUS.
,ice Of our cause and the sancuty OF
FOR she never disguised her views on
Austrian aggression against Serbia ana
rs consequences In support OF ms
argument he read dispatch TO the
Duke Of Avarna, Ambassador to Aus
tria. sent him on July %, 1914, by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-04
Marshalling OF Labor.

THE employers are now subject TO
complete state control for industr al
purposes. and II We are 20 MAKE the
best Of our resources for the shorten
ing OF the war the same principles must
extend TO the whole field OF industrial
organization. whether II be capital or
labor There must be one reservation
that state control OF labor must be for
the benefit OF the state and not for the
purpose OF increasing the profits OF any
individual or private organization, must
increase the mobility OF labor and have
a greater subordinstion OF labor 70 the
direction and control of the state
we have been endeavoring 10 con-
duct war against the most formida-
bic antagonist that has ever attacked
human freedom with the ordinary un-
trained weapons OF peace. You may
as we'll send our men TO face shrapnel
and howitzers armed with picks and
shovels as merely 10 90 through the
war with the industrial army organ
lied. equipped and armed with the or
binary shifts and experiments Of
peace
In closing his appeal to the employ
ers and men. the minister said; stand
hy your country now that It has rlsked
ITS honor. It's life IN the most chival-
rous cause for which any nation ever
went into battle"