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The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
MANTELL'S
SON IS NOT
A SUICIDE
Dispatch From Buffalo
Causes Detroit Man
Much Annoyance

Robert s. Mantell, eldest son OF
Robert Bruce Mantell. the famous
actor, who has made his home In
Detroit for many years. and Is the
local representative of Louis Dusen-
bury e. Co, OF New York, manu-
facturers of motor lap robes, etc,
with Offices at No S04 Woodward
ave-, knows nothing OF the Robert
Manteli. Jr.. who Is reported TO
have attempted suicide in Buffalo,
"Wednesday. According 10 the dis
patches, the would-be suicide
claimed TO be a son of the tragedian
and said he was a vaudeville actor.
MIR. Mantell has been called upon
to make explanation repeatedly this
morning since the dispatch from Buff
falo was printed" said Mrs. Mantell,
I'm the Mantell home. No. 3S2 Virginia
park. MIR Mantell. ST.. has
only two grown sons. my hus-
band, Robert S.. usually known
as Robert Mantell, jr., and
Jack Mantell. his younger brother.
who lives In the south. Neither my
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

Eight olive trees on the Mount
OF Olives. Jerusalem. are known t.
tsc more than 500 years old.
One bricklayer can ley about 1900
Or 1900 bricks IN day OF ten hours
Iaaving The Joints rough.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

ed himself to be an inspector from
the bureau OF animal industry OF
the department. of agriculture. and
swindled a farmer near Orient, o..
out OF $50 in addition to running
up $40 account for automobile
lille. which was never paid.
Harry Wilson, charged with larceny
on the high sens. will he given n
hearing before United states Com :
missioner Hurd. Oct, 10. He Is be-
ing held under $1,000 bonds. Detroit
and Cleveland officials disagree
over which federal district has 1ur :
isdiction in the case. The THEFT Is
alleged TO have occurred in Michi-
gan waters on a boat coming from
Cleveland.
William y. Lyons, veteran shoe
manufacturer of Detroit, died I'm
the home OF his son, Charies d.
Lyons. No. 1897 Wahash-ave., Tues
day. He was resident OF this city
for so years and one OF the Hrst 70
shoes He is survived by three
sons, Charles J.. postofhce in.
OF the Peoples state bank. and
James r.. OF the Edison Co Flu
neral services will be held In his
late residence. No. 1887 Wabash
ave. at $50 o'clock. Friday morn
ing.
Retail druggists OF the city were
guests of Parkc. Davis ~ CO., ON
visit 10 their laboratories Wednes,
day and at banquet in the holei
Statler In the evening. The party
was taken from the plant TO the
hotel in sightseeing cars. covers
were laid for 275. James ID Bart
lett. sales manager OF the company
acted as toastmaster. the SPEAK
ers were President Frank @ Ryan.
] c. Spratt and Joseph Holman
NJ the company. while those re-
spending for the guests were ~. ~.
Rodmer. president OF the Deroit
Retail Druggists association. and
Charles f. Mann
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
BOARDS CONFER
ON VICTIMS OF
TUBERCULOSIS

The poor commission has appoint.
ed q committee 10 confer with the
health board regarding the care
and expense OF tubercular patients.
There Is at present difference of
opinion IA TO which board shall pay
for the care OF tuberculars. The
poor commission has room at Eloise
to care for county patients and pos
sibly some city ones. providing q
satisfactory arrangement can be
made with the Board OF Health.
The Detroit tuberculosis sana.
forum IL caring for about "a patti.
ents-seHt- to IT, by the poor com
mission. al 81 week per patient.
Frank u. Leland aad Or. Bert Shur-
ly. representing the sanatorium. told
the POOR commissioners. Tuesday
night. that these patients are cost
ing the institution about Slo n
week. ard they asked the poor com
mission to make good the differ
ence. since the sanatorium IL sup
ported by gift and subscription. and
now has deficit NJ about $4,000.
The poor commissioners advised
the sanatorium representatives TO
try 10 get the extra money rom the
health board, or have the common
council order tho deficit made good,
The matter was finally left unset
tied pending the meeting between
the ponrd Of Health and poor
commission.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

A highway OF the Andes noun
tains attains an elevation Of 1900
feet.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
Corporation Counsel
Gets Estimate From
Washington
SOME ALDERMEN
ADVOCATE 1T
Would Take Great
Load Off Liquor
Committee
Corporation Counsel Harry J.
while In Washington at.

Corporation Counsel Harry J..
Dtngeman. while in Washington at
tending to supreme court matters IN
connection with the old ID. u. r. fare
cases in. Fairview, called on the di-
rector OF census to make inquiries
about a special census for Detroit.
Application may be made inform
ally by letter or petition by any rep
resentative body OF Detroit citizens.
such as the common council or the
Board OF Commerce" said Counsel
Dingeman. Reasons must be given,
and the special census must be au.
thorized by the president of the
United States. IL the president ap-
proves, before any further steps are
taken, deposit must be made TO
cover the costs. usually estimated
on the basis of two cents per per-
son. with sufficient in excess TO cover
any unexpected expense. The en-
tire expense is borne by the people
asking for the census. IL the presi-
dent authorized the census an
agreement Is entered into with the
petitioning body. No special cen
sus will be ordered IL state cen
sus has been taken since the last
regular United States census.
IL do not think there will he any
diificulty is having "A new census
made. providing a deposit of about
$4,000 is made with the bureau.
The enumerating is done under gov.
eminent supervision, the bureau hir.
ing and paying all the help re-
CURED"
The question OF special census
in Detroit came up recently In con-
nection with the demand for better
saloon regulation by the liquor com
mittee. The present Warner-Cram-
ton law SAYS that the number OF ga
looms shall be reduced to one for
based on the last United States cen
aus Based on 1910 census figures.
the number Of saloons in Detroit
would be reduced TO 93l. The alder
men have refused TO arbitrarily cut
of more than 400 saloons. but in
stead, have been trying 10 reduce
the number gradually by eliminat-
ing undesirables. Death has also
been held by the supreme court TO
be voluntarily surrender OF a H.
cense under the law.
The plan OF gradual reduction has
not worked out satisfactorily be-
cause the council H. unable TO grant
any new licenses 10 take care of
deaths, transfers, etc. A suit filed
recently attacks the validity Of more
than 100 license transfers passed by
the council. A new census. because
of Detroit's rapid growth, will en-
able the council TO comply with the
provisions OF the Warner Cramton
law without having to reduce the
present number of saloons more than
q hundred
Aid Charles w. Burton, chairman
OF the committee on liquor regula-
ton. and Aid. John G.. Lodge. who
has persistently advocated the strict
application OF the Warner. Cram'On
law. are both indorsers of the plan
TOR a special census. New official
census figures would also have a
commercial value. Cleveland re
Gently made application for spe-
cial census.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

Corporation Counsel Harry y. Dinge-
man was admitted 90 practice In
the United states supreme court,
Washington, on mott lon or Attorney
John {. Donnelly. OF Detroit.
Peaches md grapes continue 10 ar
rive In Detroit In large shipments.
ollie Dustin OF the Ashley, u Dus-
tin line. says the demand IL I'M
proving and the price IL consider
ably less than last year.
John Lee, who escaped from the tu-
bercuInr ward In Eioise year ago,
has necn brought back from GIN =
ciunati TO serve the balance OF
30-mouth sentence in the house OF
correction for stealing from a scar
cd freight car. When he finishes
his term he will be taken 10 GIN .
cirnati TO serve a three-year term
for burglary.
Police are lacking for man VINO
selling milk tickets of the East
side Creamery Co, or NO =
Moran st. without authority. Tick
.ts valued at 500 were stolen
some time since oct "a, ana ane
creamery company officials nave
learned that many OF the tickets
are now being peddled TO custom
ers.
That the export OF Amsricnn-madr
motor ears TO Asrrnt Britnin Will
be decreased b one-third, and pos :
sibly ons-half. Ia the opinion or
George Hutton, the Dublin, lrelanu,
representative OF DodEe bTos.' WIZ
a. visiting Detroit. The only per :
sons now buying automobiles ~
England and ireland. according 10
Mr. Hutton, are those who need
them in their business or profess
sions The buying OF pleasure
cars. he said ceased about SIX
months ago.
A fe,L~ raj warrant has been Issued Tor
the arrest OF ". &. So. Clair on q
charge OF impersonating a govern
ment officer. st Clair Is now In
the custody OF the local police. Inc
government officers allege that In
November, 1914, st. Clair represent
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
TWO MEET
TRAGIC END
A. Reynolds Crushed
In Elevator; Car In
spectOr ElectrOcuted

Andrew Reynolds, 20 years old.
of Dearborn. Mich, was crushed to
death between a freight elevator
and a brick wall on the second floor
OF the Kelsey Wheel Co. plant, No
1908 Miltary-ave,. shortly after II
o'clock, Wednesday night. His
body was wedged so tightly between
the elevator and the wall that fel-
low employees had difficulty in extri-
eating it when they discovered the
tragedy.
Reynolds chest was terribly
crushed. and 1t is thought that death
was almost instantaneous.
Coroner Burgess took charge OF
the body, and is making an invests
cation of the accident.
F. b. Agar, SO years old, a car
Inspector for the Wabash railroad
was almost instantly killed while
demonstrating the operation OF g
new air pump before two officials
OF the railroad, in the lakewood
yards, Wednesday afternoon. The
heavy voltage of electricity used in
operating the pump passed through
Agar's body when he attempted to
shut off the current.
A. F. Helen, superintendent of the
Detroit division, ana william n
Powley. general yardmaster. wit
messed the tragedy. but were pow
erless to prevent 1t.
Agar lived at No. 526 Glinnan-ave
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
SUED BY SISTER,
MAN TAKE S LIFE
BY POISON ROUTE

While his bride OF three months.
in Lansing, was communicating
with the Detroit police. begging
them to try and intercept her hus-
band, and prevent him from ending
his life, as he had threatened to do
when he left home. Monday after.
noon. Benjamin II. McComb, %
years old, swallowed poison In 3
room in the Hotel Franklin, Tues
day afternoon. and died several
hours later in the Detroit Receiving
hospital. He had first written a
letter to his bride. begging her for
giveness for what he was about to
do.
-MeGemb- been-sueG- his
sister. Mrs. Phoebe Russell. OF Azure
Illus, Mich. for $50, which she had
loaned him when he was married
and his wife believes that worry
over the suit unbalanced his mind
He threatened to drown himself in
the Detroit river when he left home
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
MEAN THIEF
ROBS LINEMAN

While John T. Edmunson, a line.
man for the Michigan State Tele-
phone Co., was working at the top
Of telephone pole at Napoleon and
st. Antoine-sts., Wednesday. a sneak
thief calmly helped himself to Ed
munson's coat, containing his watch,
some cash and sundries, valued at
500.
August Mailke-, Of No. IS La
brosse-st., reported to the police that
he was held up by three men In an
alley In the rear OF No. 236 Griswold.
St. early Thursday morning, and was
robbed Of 800 in bills.
Wallace G.. Davis reports that bur.
glars thoroughly ransacked his home
at No. $50 Warren-ave., east, We'd
nesday night, but didn't take a thing
From fifteen to fifty Brazil nuts
grow In one seed vessel, which Is
as big as a mans head.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
Retail drurgi-ts OF the city wer .

husband nor his brother has ever
been connected with the stage Ny
husband thinks the person referred
TO In the Buffalo dispatches Is out OF
his mind. If he goes under the name
Of Robert Mantell. It is an assumed
name, for there are only two men in
the world entitled to that name that
we know of-my husband and his
father"
Mantell, ST.. has third son.
about two years old, whom he calls
Robert Mantell III. The child Is
the son of Genevieve Hamper. OF De-
troit, Mr.. Mantelrs third wife. His
second wife, Marie Booth Russell.
who died In October. 1911, was the
mother OF Jack Mantell. while Rob
ert Mantell, OF Detroit. was the
only child Of his fathers first mar.
rage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert s. Mantell.
Of Detroit, were married Sept. IL.
last, in the home OF Mrs. Frederick
C. Burden, Crosse Pointe, aunt of
Mrs. Mantell, who was formerly
Miss Marian Marsh.
The Buffalo dispatch says that
the young man calling himself Rob
ert Mantell, jr.. claims to have be-
come respondent because Of lack OF
work and the fact that his wife.
formerly Helen Hills, whom he
married In New York, in 1911.
sought divorce. and recently Is
said to have been committed to an
insane asylum.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

Visiting cards made of sheet iron
were one Of Baron Krupp's special
ties.
Three tons OF grass usually give
one ton of hay.
In one year a horse or cow will
eat nine times its own weight
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
GAVE WORTHLESS
CHECK FOR AUTOS,
IT'S ALLEGED

Detective Frank Fraley left. Wed.
nesday afternoon, for Defiance, o.,
to bring back Raymond w. Nichols
on charge OF passing a worthless
check for $1,575.1S on the Saxon
Motor Car Co., last July.
Nichols, It Is alleged, represented
that he had that amount in the First
National bank of Defiance, but after
three autos had been delivered to
him and efforts were made to get
the cash, II was found that he didn't
have the money.
He was arrested on his return to
Defiance. and has waived extradi.
ton.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14

Nearly a third Of the whole length
OF a whale is taken up by its head.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
AUTO is CAUGHT
BETWEEN CARS;
DRIVER UNHURT

Orville Long, of No. 1853 McGraw-
ave. driving an auto owned by the
public lighting commission, had a
remarkable escape from death. ear
ly Wednesday evening. when the
machine was battered by TWO street
cars near Gratiot-ave. and Orleans
st, and was demolished. Long es-
capped from the wreckage with only
slight bruises and cuts.
The auto was first struck by a
west-bound Michigan car, and was
hurled with terrific force against an
oast-bound Baker car which finished
the wrecking Of the auto. In spite
OF his thrilling experience, Long was
able to go TO his home, unassisted.
Frank c. Evans. Az years old, of
No. 1913 1-2 Jefferson-ave, was
struck by the auto OF Milford Tyce,
OF No. 20 Piquette-ave., east, as he
was crossing the East Grand-blvd.
at Jefferson-ave., late Wednesday
night His left leg was injured
and he was bruised about the body,
but not seriously hurt.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
ARMY PLAN
IS vVE|GHEl
Wilson Discusses Land
Defense With Chair.
man Hay
By UNITED PRESS.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 14.-The
army's part In the nationas siefsnse
program was discussed today ~
President Wilson and Chairman Hayt
OF the house military (appropr1as
tions) committee. Secretary OF War
Garrison's army organization plan
WAS before them. financial cons5dH
erations, to adopt plans within Imam
cial bounds, were uppermost.
Both Hay and the president are
understood TO have regarded prev.
ious plans of Garrison's as too costly.
The army budget" limit vas tentar
lively considered today.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-14
Bankers To Meet Oct. 20.

The delegates to the annual meet
ing OF group No. 5, Michigan Bank.
ers' association, to be held In Bay
City, will assemble Wednesday
evening. Oct. 20. In the Bay City
club, $3.50 p. m. sharp. for dinner,
followed by an interesting business
meeting and program.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15
Death Of Mrs. E. M. Wolf

Mrs. e. M. Wolf Of Dingle, died In
this city yesterday at noon. Death
followed an operation for appendici-
lis, which was performed Wednesday
morning at the Montpelier hospital.
Her condition was critical ut the time
OF the operation as the appendix had
ruptured some hours before, and the
pus had permeated her system. She
rallied from the effects of the opera
tlon and erconditlon up TO midnight
was az good NJ could be expected, but
ut about that time she began to grow
worse and death ended her suffering
yesterday at noon.
The deceased was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis OF Dim
gle. She was born In Paris ~ years
ago and had always resided In this
county. Besides her husband and a
baby daughter eleven months old
she is survived by her parents, foul
sisters and two brothers. All reside
In this county except one brother
Charles, who Ii In Los Angeles ant
one sister, Mrs. Albert Bird, whollyei
In Pocatello.
Her funeral services will be hell
from the Dlngle meeting house thi
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15
Lynn Hospital Notes

Mr.. Poorman OF FaiFviow, under
went m operation for his eyes last
Saturday. His little danghte also
had q tnmor removed from her eye
last Monday.
VIM. Roos Of Alton, underwent an
operation for q complication Of tron-
bles last Wednesday.
Mrs. II. II. Hanson of Auburn, un-
derwent serious operation last We'd
nesday
Joseph Skinner and little son who,
had been at the hospital for some
time have returned 10 their home ut
Bedford.
A little son Of WIN. Morgan Of
Liberty, WAS operated on the. pact
week.
Ice Hartman Of Bedford under
went operation for . cataract of tbs
eye last Tuesday.
Marie. daughter Of G. &. Wells. waa
operated on for appendicitis laaI
Wednesday.
Mrs. r. ID. sawtell Of Poeatello
underwent m operation for . compli
cation Of troubles Wednesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15
Mother, brothers and sisters

Leonard Vincent aud Il. r. Fergu-
son returned yesterday from weeks
outing In Star valley and other points.
Their wives spent the time 81 Lava
hot springs.
The Grand cafe opened for business
Tuesday morning In lts new location
In the McLennan block, and "AI. !"
the Monaghan proprietor, now prldes
himself on having IS finely arranged
cafe as one could expect TO see In any
town Of this size. He has laid down
some new rules, which he proposes
to have observed, principal among
which liz the prohibition Of smoking
loafing and swearing in the dining
room. He intends that the piace
shall be conducted in such an orderly
manner that ladies will feel free u
come there sc any time. The fuFn
ishings In the dining room and pri
vate boxes are all new. and . laFg'
new range has been Installed In tbt
Kitchen. The painting and wall dec
orations were done BY Wallace 4 Pet
erson.
Remember the Saturday nigh
dances II the pavilion; good mu
sic, good floor and good ordes
: We cater 10 the better class
Tickets SOC Check room fres
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15

will h. Roberts came IN from Salt
Lake this morning for . short visit
with his mother and old Montpelier
friends. Dame Ramon has it that
when win returns to salt Lake he
will be accompanied by bride. The
young lads is resident OF Shoshone,
but was formerly teacher in thu
Montpelier schools.
For sale, donble-seated surrey,
good rs new. Call at residence Of
Harry severn.
John Downing and John O'Connor
returned Wednesday morning from
Miner, where they conducted q joint
public sale last Monday, for the pur-
pose OF disposing Of their stock and
other personal effects. having sold
their ranches there. They report
that some Of the stuff brought good
prices, but that the hogs and cattle
went at low figures.
Save q hundred dollars on o fine
piano at Nielsen's on easy payments,
II will pay you TO investigate.
The Caribou Gold Mining company
received ita last car load of machin-
cry last week and expects to have
everything ready to start work with
in the next 30 days The company
now has an Office at Soda Springs,
whore those having business with
the company can transact the same.
House for rent. call at Fred Sellers
tailor shop, opposite First National
bank.
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Vic
Koehler delightfully."- entert q ! n . d
about 20 OF her lady friends at q Ken
sington. Mrs. Wheeler rendered sew
eral instrumental and vocal selec-
lions In her usual pleasing manner.
Mrs. Goodman and company sang a
number OF classic songs, which were
heartily applauded. Dainty refresh
ments were served and upon depart
ing the guests expressed themselves
as having spent very pleasant after
noon.
The Farmers Society of Equity
handles the celebrated Peacock Roek
Springs coal. Now Is the time to
place your orders.
Two wagons, loaded with live eth
passed through Montpelier Wednes-
day afternoon, en- route from Aftor
to Smithfleld. There was one large
bull, two cows and calves. The AMI
mails were presented by Bishop Low
of Alton to the Smithfleld Gun club
and were certainly fine specimens O
the elk family.
Whitman's bargain basement IL thu
place to buy IS cent articles for Il
cents and 10 cent articles for 10 cents
See that table Of graniteware at II
cents an article.-H. b. Whitman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15

Mr.. George Maxwell and Miss
Bessie BedeI, were united in mar
riage at Paris last Friday. Mr.. Max
well has been resident Of this city
about two years. He holds q posi-.
ton with the Utah Power = Light
Co. and 10 held in high esteem by
those who know him. His bride Ii
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Bedei. The young couple will make
their home in this city.
A large stock of drummer's samples
of mackinaw coats. Here Ii where
you save money.-H. b. Whitman.
That colossal film masterpiece,
VANITY Fair, with Mrs. Fiske IN the
role Of Becky Sharp, comes TO the
Montpelier theatre ext Monday
night. This IL an Edison production
and easily the greatest ever executed
by that well known maker or good
pictures. Needless TO say produc-
tion of sufficient size to warrant the
engagement OF Mrs. Fiske is no ordi-
nary film venture. More than four
hundred people were employed n
many of the big scenes. notably the
one which portrays Lady Richard.
sons ball In Brussels. This scene
10 in itself elaborate enough q
stamp .sVanity FAIR III extraoFdin
ary production. The antique curis
shops OF Manhattan were ransacket
for hangings and furniture Of the per
iOd and the entire mammoth floor o
the Edison studio was utilized.
III you are looking for boys shoes
! made of solid leather and at reason
q able prices, call and see ns. w
3 have something TO show you In chi
Iine.-H. b. Whitman.
q HIM. Settle was instantly kille
and G. Nj. Reed was seriously injare
last Sunday morning, In attemptin
: 10 cross the railroad track In m ant
at . point two miles west Of Ale,
= ander. The rear end Of the car va
= struck by the engine on train No.
= Settle jumped when he saw that Cd
: engine was about to strike the ca
= but jumped In front OF the engin
y and It Ii said that nearly every boz
4 In bis body was broken. The decea
:" ed was formerly editor OF the ID
Farmer at Bancroft, and later pu
lg lishsd a paper 1t Grace. but quit Il
as newspaper business q few mont
re ago. He was q brotE 81 Of Clyde 81
lie Of the Alton Independent.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15
The travelling Missionaries

Arrived Monday night Ia their gospel
wagons, and are now calling at the
homes during the day and holding
meetings Mt night In the building
Iust east Of the Examiner office. The
work In not denominAtlonal, and the
men receive no salary. Tho object IL
the increase Of true rellgion and rellg-
ious information. Only subjects of
the greatest Importance are presented
and then In the most practical way.
The meetings begin ut about 7:30,
with song service led by cornet and
organ. Everybody Ii cordially invit.
ed 30 attend
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-10-15
HIGH SCHOOL. NOTES

The high school alumni, and the
Senior and Freshmen classes organ.
lied this week with tho election OF
the following officers:
ALUMNI
President Frank HotI.
Vice president Mala0ne Mumtord
Secy-treasurer-- Beatrice Hotmea.
SENIORS
President Viola Mulica.
Vice MRgnus Stevens.
Secy-treRsurer Marian Lane.
FREaHMEN
President--Irene Mullca.
Vice prealdent--Cornelia Mumford
Secy-treasurer-- George Bedei.