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The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

Jet. The door locked and she
couldn't get out. A mouse ran over
her foot. Smash! Lock broken.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES struck
Mrs. Frances r. Lent as she was
writing the last page of her will dis
posing Of n 100000 estate. before
she could list the benenciaries.
WARSAW. Ind.--James Robinson
isn't on hunger strike. He merely
has no appetite. For f5 days he has
tasted. losing rs pounds weight His
case puzzles physicians.
CHICAGO--ChIcago win permit Its
married teachers to bear children n
recommendations urged by Supt.
Ella Flagg Young are adopted. Mrs.
Young insists mothers make the best
teachers.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
President Is Awaiting
Full Report On
Situation
GERMANY LIKELY
TO OPEN MATTER
No Reason Apparent
For Break With
Germany

WASHINGTON. March i2.-Pre
ifminary reports placed In Presi
dent Wilson's hands. covering the
sinking OF the American sailing ship
william p. Frye by the German aux
Hilary cruiser Prinx Eitel Friedrich
declare the act entirely without jus
tifcation. II Il already considered
certain that the complete report Will
make the same claim. Until he has
II. too. In his hands. the president
WIN take no action.
Meanwhile officials here were ex.
pecting that Germany, Of her own
volition. win open the matter. They
expect the German foreign once "a
take the matter mp either with Am,
bassador Gerard at Berlin. or
through Ambassador Bernstorff In
this country.
But the mere assumption OF re
sponsibility and the payment OF
nosstary damages win hardly prove
satisfactory to this government. The
sinking OF the Frye was an unfriend.
u Get. according to the construction
placed upon the case by the interna-
tional Law experts. and Germany
win BE- expected TO disavow It and
promise to punish the man respon-
sibls. the commander OF the Prins
Ditsl Friedrich
y, The United States can do no less
than insist upon this. oficials here
cay. But there is no belief here
st the capital that there yill be any
break In the relations between Ger
many and the United States. The
case n one for the diplomats 10
settle. the oficiais believe. They
expsct eventually any demands
which this government shall make
win be granted.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
b..
F Full Steam Ahead
Makes Getaway !,
Possible -
TWELVE GERMAN
SUBMARINES LOST
Hague Reports That
Under-Sea Fleet =
Depleted go

LONDON. March 12.-yfssh on,
bursts Of indignation over 0es
many's submarine warfare cama
from the British press today. NJ
the first time, according TO a.
patches received here from Ikvec
pool. one Of Won Tirpits's undsrsea
fighters has attempted to sink q
ocean liner. with 1os paassngsrs
aboard.
The Red Star liner IApland.
bound for New York. was the ~.
ported victim. She carried many
American passengers. According -
q message from Liverpool. . osr
man submarine pursued her - o4e
slipped out Of the Merssy, ~
crowded On full steam an1 eDoaoeo,
n The oflces OF the Rsd Star llno
refused to connrp ths rspork4 I1e
erpool correspondents aid the 49,
was received there In . brfsf vire
less message. The British nswSp8
(Ceatinued o Pags Twe)s
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
STATE FAVORS
MENTIONED FOR
INGHAM COUNTY

LANSING. Mich, March IA
bill compelling railroads or other
corporations to bring suits TO set
aside orders OF the state railroad
commission in the courts OF Tngham
county was introduced by Senator
Walter r. Taylor, of Kalamazoo, yes.
terday.
The Taylor bill Is intended to
simplify the work OF the commits
sion, as roads may bring suit In any
county through which they operate
under the present law, thus compell-
ing the attorney general and mem
bers OF the commission to go long
distances TO fight such action.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
WIFE Of OLE
king IS DEAD
Mrs. John D. Rockefel-
Ter Succumbs After
Long Illness Il

NEW FORK, March IL.
Mrs. John d. Rockefeller died
at Pontico Hills, early today.
The wife of the worlds
richest man has been i'll for
weeks, suffering from snemis
and other ailments due to age.
She was precariously Ill for .
time last summer, Of the same
disease, and it was on this ac-
count, in a larger measure, that
Rockefeller moved from his
Cleveland home to his New
York estate, at Pocantico Hills,
N. Y. i
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
Jury Gets Case With
But One Verdict
Possible
THAW NOT AT
| END OF HIS ROPE
Present Decision Will
But Raise Sanity
Issue Anew
~ BOND p. cEppEs.


(Stof Correspondent United Press. J
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE
Thaw case goes to the jury today
II promised to be an "unlucky Fri.
day" for Thaw and his four associ
ates In his escape from Matteawan
Every circumstances OF the spectac.
ular plot being admitted by Thaw
and evidence regarding his sanity
being barred, verdict OF guilty was
regarded inevitable.
Regardless OF the jury's decision,
which will probably be known late
this afternoon or tonight, another
big legal battle for Thaw's freedom
was In immediate prospect. Papers
to have Thaw's sanity decided in an.
other habeas corpus suit are already
prepared.
II convicted and sentenced to "the
island" for one year or less-the
penalty for conspiracy-the state
will ask to have Thaw sent TO Mat
teawan as "criminally insane
prisoner. II acquitted. or IL the
jury disagrees, the state viii try Ia
send Thaw to Matteawan under the
commitment Of Justice Dowling In
1908. Either move will be stalled
by an application for habeas corpus
precipitating a long legal battle
which Thaw's attorneys say will be
carried to the United States supreme
court.
Thaw was again on the witness
stand TO finish his cross-cxamina'
ton today. No other witnesses for
the defense or state were planned.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
POLICE HOT ON
TRAIL OF TRAFFIC
LAW VIOLATORS

enforcement OF the new trafic
ordinance was started with q rush.
Thursday. when police fled a total
Of 70 ordinance complaints for vio.
istious Of various clauses Of the or
dinancs.
There are 25 complaints against
drivers who let their glaring head.
lights burn In the city: four more
asainst drivers who let the glaring
lights burn. although their autos
were equipped with "dimmers: and
20 complaints for running machines
with the munlers open.
The complaints win probably be
heard In the recorders court. Mon
day.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
DEATHY MYSTERY
BATTLES POLICE

CHICAGO. March 12.-Confrontsd
by one OF the most puxzling death
mysteries in recent months. city
detectives today were trying TO de-
termine whether r. c. White. cereal
company bookkeeper, deliberately
gagged himself. turned his pockets
inside out and then hurled himself
from a loop buildings sixteenth
story.
They inclined to the belief that
the case was suicide. although when
found in an alley his body was cold.
They suggested they had found
some evidence. however. tending 70
shoy that whites spectacular desfh
was carefully arranged By himself.
That he had ouarreIled win his
flancee, Miss Jennie johnson. ana
that he had recently been in m
health, were discovered from letters
In his clothing.
Detectives said stick up nsn
never would have turned Wh1t6p
pockets inside out And. thsy po1nt
Cd out, no evidences Of . strugU1e tn
whites of,ce wero visfble watch
men had seen him working ovsr
time. but could throw no neAk q
the mystery.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
Scripture In One of Be-
in Fulfilled With
Mayo
identify OF
SAME UNKNOWN
Cook Is Satisfied Body
of Girl Was His
Daughter
Women Named in Mayo's
Life

Mrs. virginius ,. Mayo, alleged
to have been his hrst wife, and
the mother Of q daughter.
Mrs. Florence Weeks Mayo, Of
Scranton, Pa, alleged wife No. 2.
who insists she married Mayo, a
reputed bachelor, In 1900. and hsd
three daughters.
mrs. yirgfnias ,. Mayo. of New
Haven. Conn, his present wife.
"Mrs. Dudtey--Lofs waterbury
-of Brookiyn, Msyo's former
stenographer, and alleged mother
Of two chilaren NJ Ills Aiove wife,
Lilnian MAY Cook. form~-iy Of
Brooklyn, Mayo's steno - pher,
who shot herself last week.
sasan ~. wahlers, of New
Haven. who. claims ALLEGED rein
tiens with Mayo ~ hts former.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
STATE BANK BILL
UP TO GOVERNOR
From a stor Correspondent.

LANSING. Mich, March 1.-THE
Warner bill. permitting state banks
to purchase stock in federal reserve
banks. r. now ready for presentation
to the governor. having been passed
by the senate yesterday afternoon.
Several other bills OF minor Inn
portance were passed by the senate.
A substitute for the fremenS va
cation bill. was introduced also, The
new bill provides that officers and
men shall have one day In four to
themselves and also receive fur
loushs OF 10 days each year,
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
Spaghetti Nurtured Dog Loses
His Mistress Her Italian Noodles

NEW YORK, March 12.--Miss
Filemina Delucca brought spaghetti
IN to prove collie she claimed was
raised on the Italian noodles. Some.
body stole the spaghetti but she got
the dog
NEW YoRK-Foot and mouth dis.
ease quarantine is imprisoning fancy
csftlo OF John d. Rockefeller. Helen
0ould. John II. Archbold and other
Wcstches,cr county miliionaires.
ALBANY. ". Y.--Coney Islanders
win not lozc The plcasurable thrill
Of thrp~iaE basobalis at Negroes
head. A bfil to prohibit Negroes as
tyssts was defeated in the senate.
CLEVELAND. 0.-To watch a
thisf. Miss Viola Hatcher. secretary
- Justice Mcoannon, hid In clos
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
MORE THAN HUNDRED On
SHIP BOUND FOR STATES
REPORTED IMPERILED|
MRS. ANGLE
ANXIOUS TO
TELL STORY

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, March r.
Mrs. Helen M. Angle today eagerly
awaited her witness stand ordeal. to
answer the charge Of numbering
Waldo r. Ballou. She declared she
was anxious to tell the whole story
and refute the charges that she was
directly responsible.
The prosecution expected to con-
clude its side today. Mrs. Angle
may take the stand late this after.
noon.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinityt Friday night
in temY<rsturej nsnernte north 10
west winds. ~
Lower MssAissa, F.sf Frsasy night
and Saturday sligAtly warmer IN
inx winas. IF0 -. '3 I
Highest tempers ture this dste IN
psst IS years. %. IN ieo1, lowest. Z,
In 1905.
perature, S3y lowest, 30j mean, 2eJ
partly cloudy weather.
The sun sets Friday nj StSS p. m.
and rises Saturday st BAT .. m.
The moon rises ne 4sls .. m. ssfur-
day.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
SINKING OF SHIP frye
WHOLLY INjJST|F|AbLE,
WILSON IS INFORMED
LITTLE GIRL GETS
$4,000 FOR INJURY

KALAMAZOO. Mich. March H.
Especial. "A few months ago little
six-year-old Dorothy Allen ran In
front OF street car. Her right leg
was severed. The announcement Is
just made that the NJ. u. T. has
paid the little girl $4,000 for her
injury.
The money will be used in the edu-
cation Of the girl.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

Directors % the. Michsssa Copper a
sss ss. GO: hays, s'ssssS these Of
hrst vioe-pre esident, James u, pan
aheri second Woo president. Fred
y, Moran secretary, A, l. Simmons /
treasurer. George n, Barbour. Jr,
there 10 q good volume cf business
on the books,
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12
GAIN
AT OPENING

NEW YORK, March la.--Prices
showed slight gains at the opening
OF the stock market today. Trading
was light.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

Tuesday was really that OF his
daughter.
Mayo continued In closest seclu-
sion. Ho has practically abandoned
his club and authorizes discussion of
his case only through hrs lawyers.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

China has an area Of miIl1oa -
haif square miles. an1 . DeDue
ticn of aoo.ooosooo>
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

whe. school Inspector .Af- Kuns is
ward. as he In sure to be. Mayor
Marx will likely appoint Henry
Komrofsky to succeed him on the
school board. Mr. Komrofsky was
formerly member OF tho board.
lie iives at NO. tof Montcfair-ave.
cuse. n, " n IN st. Mary's he.pi-
tai witty his right foot badly crush
ed an the result Of being struck by
Michigan oar at Cnss-avc, the
car passing over his foot.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

Pvlstisg the psssa .est ns.s--tSst
= yighs-Tines Dob Depsrtnens.--
The Detroit times., 1915-03-12

p, Dssr:.s -. r'-ss ses Printing Dept
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05
BRIDGE MEETING At
ST. FRANCISVLLE

= About thirty people gathered at the
court house Tuesday morning at 1920
in response to call for mass meet
ing to receive the report of the COM
mittee appointed at previous meeting
to look into the matter Of bridging
Thompson's creek.
On suggestion of Mr.. w. B. Smith,
Judge Joseph l.. Golsan was named
chairman of the meeting, the chairman
appointing Charles L. Munson secre-
tary of the meeting.
The chairman announced that the
purpose of the meeting was to receive
the report of the committee.
Mr. w. B. Smith then spoke, ex-
planning the work done by the COM
mittee in inspecting three proposed
locations for the bridge or bridges, and
suggested that the most practical Of
the three was to bridge the three
streams as first proposed, the struc-
ture to be of concrete, and as pre-
viously suggested, all material except
cement and steel was on the ground
Mr.. Smith spoke at length approving
this project, and suggested appoint
ment of committee to confer with
police jury.
Mr. J. S. McGehee spoke at length
in opposition, first on account of in
crease of taxation, and second, the i'm
possibility of raising the necessary
money otherwise. Mr.. McGehee stated
that he was a firm believer in high
taxation but that ne did not think that
the bridging of Thompson's creek
would be much benefit to the parish.
Judge Golsan spoke in support of
the building of the bridges, suggesting
that he favored bonded indebtedness
when it is crying need, as the roads
and such enterprises manifest.
G. NJ Lester presented the plan, ap-
proving it as practical one.
A, S, Bowman spoke in support, cit
ing the great benefits that would be
derived therefrom.
]. R. Matthews spoke in support Of
the project.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05
ALL OVER LOUISIANA.

Three members of the class of 1868,
Louisiana State University, took part
in the street pageant given in connec-
ton with the commencement.
Baton Rouge heard that the United
States treasury department had begun
an inquiry into former Governor San
ders' political activities.
1t was estimated by crop experts
that the recent rainfall was worth
$2,5OO,0O0 to the farming interests OF
Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Fontenot antitrust bills were
reported favorably to the House by the
joint judiciary committee.
The medal for the best drilled cadet
of the Louisiana State University was
awarded to R. A. Hill Of Lake Provi.
dence at the closing exercises of the
state institution.
Francis Nichols Bradford, grandson
of the former Governor Francis T.
Nichols, committed suicide.
Degrees conferred on ISL graduates
were approved by the directors of the
Louisiana State University.
Direct daily passenger service be.
tween New Orleans and the Colorado
resorts and points in the far west by
the Texas and Pacific Railway was
started.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05

w. L. Stirling spoke in opposition.
Dr. Lewis spoke in support Of the
plan.
C. M. Downs spoke in support Of the
project.
c, L. Munson spoke in favor of the
project.
w. H. Richardson spoke in support
of the project, explaining in detail the
financial condition of the parish in the
past as to the disbursing of it's reve-
nues, citing the opportunity offered by
the police jury to every one to approve
or disapprove the move to inaugurate
the present system of road building
and maintenance, also the tick eradi-
cation movement which led to the
building of the several dipping watts
throughout the parish
Mr.. Chas. Argue offered the follow
ing motion which was duly seconded
and carried Moved, that this same
committee be instructed to go before
the Police Jury at Its next meeting
with instructions to confer with it,
with a view of devising ways and
means to construct the proposed
bridges over Thompson's creek as per
plans submitted, cost to be not over
$4,000"
G. l.. Plettinger spoke in support Of
the plan, further suggesting 100000
bonds, to build bridges Thompson's
creek and Big Bayou Sara and for
the construction of good roads through
out the parish.
Judge S. Nice. Lawrason, seconded
Mr. Plettinger's suggestion, Offering
amendment to Mr. Argues motion so
as to include these new features.
w. B. Smith again spoke, pointing
out that the suggestion of having a
good road movement as part of the
scheme would possibly enable the
parish to receive from the state it's
proportion of the good road tax, here
tofore and now being paid to the state
by taxpayers of the parish.
Judge Golsan pointed out that while
the bonded feature was good, this par
ticular movement was one to bridge
Thompson's creek in common with the
parish of East Feliclana, and that the
bond feature would possibly mix the
issues.
The amendments were not acted
upon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05

A. s. Bowman offered the following
motion: "That the committee be sup
ported by vote to test the sense Of
this meeting to find out whether it is
for or against the building of the pro-
posed bridge across Thompson's creek,
so they may inform the Police Jury of
that fact"
This motion being offered and sec
onded, was duly carried in favor of the
project, rs voting for and / voting
against.
The meeting, on motion of Chas.
Argue, seconded by J. s. McGehee,
adjourned.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05
NEWS MuLTuM IN PARvo.

The Germans on the San river front
were beaten back by the Russians,
who reported the capture of 1000 men
there.
The London Times was sued under
the Defence Of the Realm act, for
printing news encouraging to the
enemy.
The yelled threats of Intervention in
Mexico in the forthcoming presidential
message stirred the rival factions in
the republic.
The United States cruiser North
Carolina ran aground in the harbor of
Alexandria, Egypt.
Austrian airmen dropped bombs on
Venice.
President Wilson, who has begun
work on his. note to Germany, will
leave no doubt abroad of tn attitude
of the United States on the question
raised in the first note.
Secretary Daniels announced his plan
for undermining and developing the
submarine arm of the United States
navy.
Britain was alarmed by threats that
Turkey is planning to attack traffic
through the Suez Canal by means Of
submarines.
Floods were reported in Iowa, Ar
kansas and Kansas.
The United States gunboat Scorpion,
station ship at Constantinople, was
threatened by Turkish submarines
Turkey, unable to hold her offensive
and defend her capital, withdrew her
armies to the neighborhood of Con-
stantinople.
Germany issued another warning to
American ships to stay out Of the war
zone.
Berlin formally admitted sinking the
Gulfight, but denied that any informa-
ton regarding the Nebraskan had been
received by the German Admiralty.
The Turkish armies in Caucasus
were badly beaten by the Russian
forces, which captured the city of Van
Count Sazonoff, Russian foreign min
lister, was quoted as saying that Aus
tria and Germany had attempted to
conclude separate peace with the
Gar
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05

A / to 10 solution of formaldehyde
In saucers on shelves, outside the doors
and near the manure piles, will prevent
many flies reaching the house. One
part formaldehyde and nine parts milk
or water is correct Fly traps are also
0nod
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05

oSNiOeUky Woo iiioti uSsOO " WiltO - "
M. V. R., R. to place timbers against rails
at road crossings.
Secretary was instructed to write to
secretary of board of supervisors of Will
kinson County relative to cost of bridge
across creek at .Pinckneyville ford.
Moved and seconded That report of
committee appointed to compromise road
be sustained. Carried.
Movend, seconded and carried, That
petition of citizens of 7th ward be laid
over until next meeting for further dis
cussion.
The road in Freeland neighborhood was
awarded to ]. P. Harvey at $115.OO, he
being the lowest bidder.
Lower Jackson road was awarded to
F, o. Hamilton.
Fifteen dollars was allowed R. D. Har-
vey with which to buy wire, ETC., to fence
new road through Freeland.
Road from Wakefield to old school
house was awarded to Green Spillman
for the sum of $40 per mile to work and
maintain same for IL months, plus $1,000
for removing all stumps over the whole Of
said road.
Road from Gilmore's lane to Watsons
gate was awarded to j. S. Griffin for the
sum of $4,000, plus $1,000 for removing
stumps over the whole road; he to keep
said road in good condition for IL months.
Mr.. Hutches was ordered to take out
culverts on the Fancy Point road on the
Plettinger and Hadden place and put in
4S-inch culvert, "a inches lower.
Moved, seconded and carried, That COM
mittee appointed by the citizens mass
meeting correspond with Government en-
gineer to give estimates on bridge and
road work in the parish, the Police Jury
to pay his actual expenses while here and
his travelling expenses to and from our
parish.
Moved, seconded and carried. that J. D.
Continued on page FOUR
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-05
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

st. Francisville, La, June 2, 1915.
The Police Jury met in regular session
with the following members present: C. F.
Howell, President; C. Weydert, R. Daniel,
w. H. Richardson, L. P. Wright. ]. S.
Clack, T. H. Row. N H. Barrow, l. Cutrer,
S. L. Lavergne.
Minutes of last meeting were read and
approved.
The following bills were approved and
ordered paid:
Dick Veal, care Court House. ...$ 10 90
R. C.. Brasseaux, hauling ........ 100
W. c. Howell road work ..... 4.50
True Democrat, printing. ......... $50
Jonas Peyton, hauling for vats... 10
F. S. Percy filling watts and chem
icals commencement. 26. 35
M. & E. Wolf, sundry supplies. ;. 200 .06
H. H. Hutches, salary .. rs 90
T. j. Ard, salary ................. 75.0
&c. B. Hamilton, salary ........ 81 so
W. Fl. Hutches work on road ma
chine. Observation-Disclosures. 20.76
Will Polk, road work. .s...... 1875
F. o. Hamilton, team hire. ...... 1925
H. H. Hutches. board, road crew 25. 90
Jim Roth. supplies road machine 40 20
r. Yunkes, repairs road machine. 80
F. NJ Mumford, medicine prisoners 265
E. M. Rogillio, building and repair
ing bridges. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. as 90
E. M. Rogillio, building and repair
ing bridges. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
E. M Rogillio, filling vat ....... 500
! j. M. Barrow, repairing Jackson's
vat Observation-Disclosures. 365
IT. w. Raynham, soap for jail =. SIS
j. P. Harvey, road contract. -. $500
j. Roth, mop. .35
Nelson Coates, roads. ............. $50
Bellevue Farms Co., purchase of
road. ................. 5000
Abe Mann, blankets. ........... 600
DR.. j. W. Brandon. examining
Pearline Purnell .......... 10. 90
l. Rogillio roads. .............. 90
E. Wright, roads. ................. 800
Dave Wright, roads. ............... loo
T. Spillman, roads. ............... 200
B. P. McWaters, filling vat 49,. 500
E. s. Muse, notarial work. ...... $50
T. J. Brown, filling vat.......... 800
w. H. Taylor, viewing body of Sam
| Douglass. Observation-Disclosures. 500
| w. H. Taylor, viewing body of F.
Polk ............................ 500
C. H. Reed, filling vat............ 500
w. H.. Taylor, examining Pearline
Purnell ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
Sam Greenup, repairs to road ma
chine northumberland. rs
]. H. 3Clack, maintaining prisoners Sc. 90
j. H. iClack, turnkey fees. ........ 1900
GALLON Iron Works. ................ ga
]. R.. Matthews, for beneficiary
cadet. ....................,. 100 90
J. FL. aClack, criminal expense. 80. 10. 60
~. H. Clack, criminal expense. TO-. so