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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
Aid. Littlefeld, Who
Fathered 1t, Acts
for Mayor
WILL TAKE
EFFECT MONDAY
Gillespie Promises Rea-
sOnable Enforcement
of Safety Measure

In the absence of Mayor Marx.
who is In the east on business, Aid.
Sherman Littlefeld, acting mayor.
Saturday morning signed the ordi-
nance introduced by himself to COM
pei vehicle drivers to come to a stop
behind street cars that are taking
on or letting on passengers, and
also to walt at railway intersections
until street cars going in the oppo-
site direction have cleared the
crossing. This angle OF the ordi-
nance will not apply to intersections
where traffic officers are stationed.
The ordinance will become effec.
tive on the day OF publication.
which will be next Monday. II will
be the most drastic measure on the
books for the regulation OF automo-
bile traffic.
Aid. 1.ittlefeld has discussed with
Police Commissioner John Gillespie
the enforcement OF the ordinance.
"The police commissioner assured
me that he would see to II that the
ordinance Is reasonably enforced"
ssid Aid. Littlefeld. Saturday morn
Ing. 81 realize that the measure is
a severe one. and that the strict en-
forccment of the provisions would
tie up vehicu,ar trafiic In the city.
That Is not the intent OF the mea-
sure
at Is aimed at the motor car driv-
ers who tear along our streets at
reckless gait, endapgering the lives
OF pedestrians. On thoroughfares
like Jefferson and Woodward-aves..
where there Is plenty Of clearance
between the street car tracks and
the curb. It will he sufficient II the
motorists bring their cars TO slow
speed behind q standing car.
"On the narrow streets no vehicle
should pass street car that is TAX.
ing on or letting Off passengers.
This ordinance is intend 4 10 get
the fellow who passes standing
car at high speed. making no effort
to bring his machine under control
when Frank Croul was police
commissioner he made farce out
of an ordinance similar to this one
by enforcing II TO the letter. result
ing In some 5000 complaints being
dled In is hours. Commissioner
Gillespie. who is anxious to cooper
ate with the council by the proper
enforcement OF any accepted safety
treasures. has told me repSsssdly
that he will see that this orr IRce
Is eensibly applied"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
Britishers in Great
Crowds Sign Up to Es-
cape ConscriptiOn
'DERBY'S PLAN
ENDS TONIGHT
10000 Enroll in Bir-
mingham; Clerks
Tagged Out
BY WILBUR FORREST.
(Sta1 Correspondent United Press

tStoU correspondent Untt6d fTcSe.)
LONDON. Dec. 11.--In a whirl-
wind attempt to stave on conscrip-
ton, thousands of men eligible for
military service overwhelmed the
recruiting officers In London and
provincial cities and towns, today.
anxious TO enroll before the Lord
Derby voluntary recruiting CAM
paign ends at midnight.
The government hurried reinforce
ments to the aid Of the tagged out
recruiting clerks. But so great was
the rush to enlist In London today
that II became necessary to dis.
pensc with the usual me 1ical exam
nations. Medical officers merely
noted the name OF each fresh volun-
teer and will make the examination
later.
The chief recruiting station at
Scotland Yard remained open until
nearly daybreak. handling the great
crowd of recruits that formed In
line yesterday.
At 7 a. m. today the offices were
opened again. Outside was an
other crowd that had been lining
up for more than an hour. Conspic-
nous in this throng were several
men in silk hats. dozen Of bank
clerks and many professional men.
In South London the crowd that
gathered before daylight exceeded
that at Scotland Yard. The same
situation existed all over London.
Young men. both single and mar
ried. and middle-aged non were en-.
listing by the thousands.
Reports from the provincial cities
said recruiting went on almost ali
night. The weary recruiting officers
(COutfnued on Pare Nine.l
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
SEES EARLY
DEVELOPMENT
OF OJIBWAY

The long delay iu getting things
under way In the United Steel
corporations proposed town Of
Ojibway Is accounted for by f. W.
Vasary. who watched the develop
.ment at Gary, Ind. rhe red tape
preceding the passage Of numer-
ous acts In the Canadian parlia-
ment. essential before the plans Of
the corporation could be carried
out, has caused the delay, he says.
and now that all the necessary ar.
ransements for ths closing OF old
roads and the opening Of new ones
on the property have been made,
and the privilege of changing the
harbor line granted, the 100000. 900
appropriated for the development OF
the Canadian plant will be expend.
ed without further delay. IL is
stated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
COuntry's Prosperity Is
Reflected in Detroit
POstOffice
NAGEL'S FORCE is
WELL ORGANIZED
No Serious Congestion
Looked fO- in Hand
ling Extra Burden

Detroit postcfilce officials are pre-
raring 10 handle a record amount OF
Christmas mail. Postmaster William
j. Nagcl made the prediction, Satur.
day morning, that the 1916 Christ
mas business will hang up new
record In the postofiice. This is the
best available indication of prosper
Gus business conditions, because the
postofiice is supposed TO be an in
faliible trade barometer.
The bulk OF incoming and out.
going mail has shown a remarkab BILE
increase during the past 10 days.
This Increase, Postmaster Nagel at
tributes TO the activity Of the early
shopper and the early gift giver. The
postal department In washlngto on
has for several years past carried on
a campaign OF publicity, urging the
people TO mail their Christmas gifts
early, thereby helping to relieve the
congestion that always occurs dur.
ing the holiday season. Packages
that are now going through the mail
bear the legend Don't open until
Christmas"
"Detroiters are doing their share
10 help out the postoffice department
by mailing early Christmas gifts"
said Postmaster Nagel.
Although | look for the biggest
holiday mail In the history OF the
Detroit postoflce. | don't think there
will be any serious congestion. Our
departments are we'll organized, and
the Use OF our own delivery trucks
allows us to deliver and collect mail
with dispatch.
Also, the people are learning to
transact more business in the sub
stations. This relieves the conges-
tion In the corridors OF the post
Office building.
II will probably employ a hundred
or more extra clerks to help IN the
main ONCE and In the substations.
just as soon es the holiday mail gets
real heavy"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
Grave Danger of Break
Over Note On
AncOna
DEADLOCK
WITH GERMANY
Firing On American
ship BY French
Investigated
BY UNITED PRESS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l1.--A news
paper fac simile of letter pnrport'
- iHs-l,a- Aa=a- been written by Baron
Zwiedinek. Austrian charge, 10 the
consul general at Nav York. in Au-
gust. 1914, stirred tho state depart
ment today.
perhaps II would be possible
also 20 procure suitable passports
of neutral countries at slight cX'
pence" Is n phrase In the letter.
IT. publication at time when
startling developments In the Aus
trian situation are expected, re-
suited in Increased tension. Secre-
tary Of State Lansing himself
studied the newspaper reproduction
OF the alleged discriminating docu-
ment, but withheld comment.
The apparent effect OF the letter
is TO show that the Austrian gov
crnmout representatives deliberate.
" planned at the outset of the war
10 use fraudulent passports IN send.
ing rescrvists from this country to
fight. The otYense II proved IL far
sraver than thar which resulted In
the recall OF Ambassador Dumbo.
World relations OF the United
States came 10 a head today.
With AusTffa, grave uanger or sew
erance OF diplomatic relations over
the Ancona's attack was evident.
With France. dispute over firing
on the American steamer Coamo de-
veloped.
With England. congressman
sought TO start vigorous action to
break down the embargo on Amer
fcan commerce.
Apparent deadlock with Germany
over settlement OF the Lusitania in
cident also loomed up with possibili-
ties OF further difficulties.
Apprehension increased over Aus
tro- American relations. Silence from
Vienna was regarded as ominous
Publication of the note. which
awaits only official word OF it's de-
li,ery 20 the Vienna foreign Office
ma, make clear the reason for Aus
tria's silence.
Relaxation OF tension with Ger
many as q result OF BerIin's agree
mcnt 20 recall the attaches. Won Pa.
pen and Doy-Ed.. was marked. The
British and French embassies were
today asked 10 arrange safe conduct.
Tnat IL will be granted without Sc
rous difficulty Is assumed. Whether
the Allies would demand paroles
from the German aides not TO enter
military service on returning TO Ger
many was the only undecided ques-
tion
Willingness Of Germany to appoint
successors 10 Capts. Won Papen and
Boyd. recalled last night. immedi.
ately was gratifying. as. for time.
tConiinucd ON Page Nine,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
WILL BOOM
..RINSIATE
Battle Creek Progress,
sives to Get Name On
''- e. @. p. Ballot

BATTLE CREEK. Mich, Dec. H..
- Especially - Former Progressive
leaders announced here today that
they are planning to place Roose.
yelt's name on the presidential pri-
mary of the Republican party in
Michigan next summer. and they are
confident that he will not ask TO
have 1t removed. as in the Nebraska
case. They say that only few
hundred names on a petition are nee
essary to put him In competition
with the rest Of the Republican can
didates, and they intend to see that
this petition Is circulated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
SAvEDFROM
GALLOWS

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 1.-The wo-
men OF Alberta have won their fight
to save the life Of Mrs. Annie
Hawkes., Mcleod, sentenced to hang
Tor the killing of her husbands para
mour.
Announcement was made today
that executive clemency has been
extended and the sentence COM
muted to 10 years Imprisonment.
Hundreds Of petitions protesting
against the death sentence imposed
upon Mrs. Hawkes. were received
here.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
AGREE ON BALKA
POLICY; ANGLO-FRENCH
DRIVEN BACK ON GREECI
The Weather.

Detroit and vicinity, Saturday
night and Sunday, snow, no marked
change In temperatureD incressing
east winds. probably real moderate
gale force.
Lower Michigan, CIoudy With
probably snow Saturday night end
Sundays warmer I'm southwest por-
t1On tonight.
Upper Lakest Increaslng east
vvinds. probably reaching moderate
gale force en- Lake Michigan strong
east on Lake Huron and fresh east
on Lake Superior, cloudy Saturday
night and Sundays with snOwy storm
warnings displayed on Lake Michi-
Gan.
Lower Lakesi Increasing east
winds with snow Saturday night and
Sunday.
Highest Temperature this date In
past - years, 90 In 1895 lowest, I
One year ago todays Highest tenn
perature, 30, lowest. 49, mean. "a,
partly cloudy weather.
The sun sets Saturday at Sol D.
N. and rises Sunday at 7s61 q. m.
The moon sets Saturday at 1Os6e D.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
Slayer of Mrs. Neufeldt
Says Woman Failed
to Keep Faith
HAD PROMISED TO
DIVORCE HUSBAND
Breaks Down When He
Refers to Her
Little Girl

~ Voc bCNohoC ehN hao pAOhnAoNo
him that she would obtain a divorce
from her husband, and then had
repudiated that promise that
prompted him to kill Mrs Bertha
Ncufeldt. according to q written con-
fession of Nathan German to Assist
ant Prosecutor Harry Keidan, in the
presence Of Detectives Piles and
Grossman, late Friday afternoon
Two hours after he arrived In the
city, In the custody OF Detective ia
cob Golden, German was taken to
the prosecutors office, upon his
statement that he desired to make
clean breast of everything. He
was arrested I'm New York city, last
week, three weeks after the Staying
Of Mrs. Neufeldt In her home at No.
$40 Canfeld-ave. east.
German maintained unusual COM
posuro during the trying question
ing of the prosecutor into every de-
tail of the crime with which he is
charged. Only twice did he break
down. once when he told OF his
sending Mrs. Neufeldt's little six
year-old girl from the room to the
corner grocery to buy some candy.
and when he related how he had
drawn the razor and Rlashed the
woman's throat.
"It was the way she treated me
that caused me to do it," his state
ment says. "I had an understanding
with her that | was to furnish the
money for her to obtain a divorce,
that was whils her husband was In
Chicago for several weeks. Then
she went to Chicago, and later wrote
me to send her $25. She came back
10 Detroit not long afterwards, but
We did not, live together. took
her out frequently. to shows and
cafes, and we were together much
OF the time 1t was decided that she
was to get the divorce, and we would
be married
Then she decided to take her
husband back. did not go near
her home for time, but later went
To room there. I was out OF work,
and she told me to go to Cincinnati
T. get a job. was going the morn
ing that 1t all happened.
Sunday night-that was the
night before I left. was looking
for shirt among her husbands be-
longings when found her handbook.
There was $40 on deposit to her
credit. That angered me. because
she had told me the day before that
she did not have cent.
"For three hours after her hus-
band had gone TO bed talked with
her She admitted that she had de-
ceived me. and I said no more and
went to bed.
II was shaving the first thing In
the morning, getting ready for the
trip to Cincinnati, when the little
girl came in and asked me for a
penny to buy candy. Then Bertha
came In, and said. What are you
doing?' | kissed her, and then she
reprimanded mo because l had been
German paused In his tale. and
hung his head.
go on" said the prosecutor.
Well, 7 cu. her" he said, as he
turned his head from tho men, his
eyes filled with tears.
Then he resumed his story. telling
Of his escape from the city to To-
ledo and thence to New York, where
he was identified by a saloonkeeper
by whom he was employed.
German. who is 26 years old, is a
littlo man, not more than five feet
tall. He did not look at all danger.
Gus. as he was led to a cell at the
Central station between the two de-
tectives.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
BY UNITED PRESS.

ATHENS, Dec. 11.--Dispatr13on \
from Greek frontier points tedaT
ported that the French forces N17
compelled to continue thsir retyW
in Yesterdays fshtipg, but oonl6 X
no mention Of the reported syacQBl
tlon Of Serbian territory BY tn Z x
lies. a
The British. It was stated. rsceQS
ed artillery and troop rcinfuC y
ments Thursday night and mAinlli
ed their positions in the face oft
lent attacks throughout ysstss4n ~
1t was admitted, however. that y
further British retirement was iney.;
table and that English troops ~,
ready were preparing to fail back O
their second line defenses.
These dispatches mentioned no 10
cations and left In doubt whether the
French had retreated to the Greek
border as had been rumored.
The battle ragged violently alo0e
the entire front yesterday. The Bull
Carians brought up fresh artillery
and finally occupied the greater part
of the French positions after pound
ing them with heavy shells. BArly
in the fighting the French repulsed
several attacks, inhicting heavy loss
es on the assailants.
Conflicting reports reached hers
today concerning the situation at
Gievgela, the Allies base In Serbia
Just across the Greek frontier. The
latest dispatches denied that German
troops entered the town early and
said II was still in the hands Of the
expeditionary force yesterday noon.
A message from Florina asserted
that a neutral zone has been estab
lished by agreement Of the hostile
commanders a. tho Greek frontier
near that point and that troops have
been instructed neither to occupy
nor TO fire into the forbidden terri
tory. Many German and Bulgarian
wounded are arriving at Monastir.
the dispatch said.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
OLD ROOSEVELT
AIDE ENDS LIFE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 11.-Army
circles were shocked today by news
OF the suicide OF Lieut.. Col. Charles
8. Bromwell. at Honolulu.
He was stationed here for several
years, as superintendent OF public
buildings and grounds in the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and was an aide
to the president during Roosevelts
administration.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

NEW YORK-Mrs. Mary Tnser be-
ccme hysterical In movie show
when she recognized her father in
a film showing captive German
troops under guard OF French sol
diers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
BY HENRY wooD
tstdr Correspondent Omitted Prsss.

tstdr Correspondent Omitted Press.)
ROME. Dec. 11.-One OF the deci-
siye battles OF the war is believed
to be imminent as the Allies con-
tinue their retreat from Serbia.
Dispatches from both Athens and
Salonika today indicate that Ger
many intends TO carry her encircline
movement into Greek territory. II
German troops have not already
crossed the Greek frontier. The
combined German. Austrian and Bull
garian armies are expected to make
supreme effort 10 drive the exps-
tConfinued on PsGe NfneD.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

NEW YORK--Albert Romantelli.
bottom In a vaudeville troupe OF ac-
tor pyramid builders" broke his
neck rehearsing. but walked to an
ambulance and into a hospital. He
has small chance to recover.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
LET TINES SANTA KNOW OF
a WORTHY CASE TO HELP


s a worthy and
deal by making not recommending the chronic
sto
of
In TO what g
ddressS Times
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11
Constantine Ca nno q
Much Longer Keep
Out Of Conflict
MAY FIGHT BOTH 4
GREAT ENTENTES
Has Already Terrni-'
mated Negotiations
With Allies y

PARIS, Dec. 11~-An Athens
news agency Dispatch today -
ported that the Greek oovoess.
msnt Will coon leeuo q doefno
demobIlIxIno the orssk asmy. \.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

Skating at Palmer Park and Clark
Park Until y. m.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

HOTEL CHARIEyoIx
dsy' Dee. IL. $40 tos D. m. Good
music. Price e1.--Atv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

THE allied
% English red many churches that section of the
churc n
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

Prfn tinx-the plain neat kind--thst
ts right--Tfrnes Job Dept-wain 4s2O.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

PARIS, Dec. 1t.-'.Ail &C.,
tIons Of urgent nature have beem
settled with compIsts acoerd,r It
was stated today follovino 90
other session Of the Allied vsoe|
council.
u 10 prssumsd the annossWso.
ment covers al reported dl0ors.
enees concerning the conduct -
operations In the Balkans.
The announcement was MeGoS
after Sir Edward Grey, DritiQoD
foreign minister, Premier Det
and and Gen. oalIIsnl had held
q lengthy conference at the eeulr
clueIon of the war council So,
sions. g
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-11

ATHENS, Dec. 1f.-A nuvnboe Z
Of Greek steamers are being -
taIned In ports Of the AIijess tho
Athsns Newspaper hsstla stated
today.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-29
YOUNG CHILD TEsTIFlEs
 IN SEBASTIAN CASE

LOS ANGELES. April 28.--A child. who knew it was naughty to lie, was states witness in the trial of Mrs. Lillie Pratt and Charles Sebastian. accused of contributing to the depen- dency of Edith Serkin. r, half sister and ward of Mrs. Pratt Mrs Martha OHvcra. Mrs. Emma Carroll, sisters of Mrs Pratt, were the women who testified concerning the alleged act ions of the defendants. The nine year old daughter of Mrs Olivera tes. tided that she was left alone in the waiting room of a down town hotel, Christmas Eve. by Mrs. Pratt.
 The defense objected when she was placed on the stand, but she was al- lowed 10 testify after spelling the words strong and truth, and telling the court what the latter meant, She said her name was Annie, but every one called her "ToOtsie."
 The uhilds statement tended to corroborate the testimony of Edith Serkin that the child was left in the hotel while Mrs Pratt went with Edith to meet Sebastian in the item tation room.
 Mrs. Oliyera was the firsts witness She declared that when she learned that Mrs. Pratt was taking Edith Ser kin to meet Sebastian she would have gone to the juvenile court authorities had not Mrs. Pratt told her the chic of police would have sent her 70 the penitentiary for ten years. The next witness, Mrs Carroll, who burst into tears, collapsed as soon as she reach ed the stand Afterward she repeated the incident of the rings, bad luck ant black eat told ofyesterday by Ceci Lewis, Mrs. Pratt's chauffeur.
 Mrs. Carroll said she first met Sc bastian when arrested with another girl. She said Mrs. Pratt saw Chic Sebastian and later she was released but the other girl was fined $50.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-29
SAYS DEMOCRACY CARRIED THE
 STATE DRY
Prohibitionist Says Democra- cy Was Responsible For h. troduction of Prohibition; {;
 Campaign Cost Drys $6000

PHoENIX. April 2S.-That it cost the "drys" $6.OOO to carry their cam paign to successful issue last fall became known last evening at the last meeting Of the State Temperance Fed eration The organization closed its meeting after listening to several talks of much interest from various members.
 Though the members of the legisla- ture who introduced the Power-Drach- man prohibition enforcement Dill de- nied that Rinehart, leader of the pro hibition fight in Arizona last fall, was the author of the measure it became known, through a letter from the dry" leader, that he, at least, claims authorship Of the bill.
 Wilson, of Pima and Dr. Hughes of Maricopa both criticised the courts for imposing sentences on bootleggers and then suspending it in some cases. The speakers averred that the amend ment called for fine and imprison- ment. Dr. Hughes took occasion to censure Governor Hunt on his failure to enforce the law, by reason of the alleged fact that the governor had pardoned several bootleggers.
 Both speakers declared that if the amendment were not carried out to the letter. the prohibitionisls should adopt Carrie Nations methods and compel the enforcement
 A law enforcement committee, con sisting of the following, was appoint ed Dr. Thomas, Dr. Hughes, B w. 1 Gettsinger John Wilson, Andrew Kim ball and Kane, the latter a strong lab or man.
 In a lengthy talk Kimball of That cher, declared that democracy was responsible for the prohibition victory last fall He said this was brought about, first, by the imposition of tho 1 literacy test in the state constitution and second, by the adoption of the ln itiative and referendum, which enabl ed the dry people to get the matter easily before the people at the last election