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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
ACCOUNTING SUITS
ARE NOWPROBABLE
Probe Of Detroit Underwriters
Co. Failure To Be Basis Of
More Litigation

As one result Of the disclosures
made Thursday, In the inquiry before
Referee in Bankruptcy Joslyn az to
the causes Of the failure Of the De-
troit Underwriters Co.. last fall. a
suit for an accounting probably win
bs filed against the Detroit National
Fire Insurance Co. and Paul Turner,
former general manager of the De-
troit Underwriters by stockholders Of
the defunct concern. Other suits for
accounting, growing out OF some Of
the claims filed against the bankrupt
are limited at by Welsh. Crane 4
Kahn. attorneys for the trustee.
Paul Turner Is now vice-president
and underwater of the Detroit Nation
al and In his testimony. Thursday, at
tributed the failure OF the Detroit I'm
derwriters to the loss Of its contract
with the Detroit National. which, he
said, constituted So per cent Of the
business Of the bankrupt concern.
The examination was completed for
the present, at least, Thursday after.
noon. and with the testimony ~ a
basis, auditors will at once begin q
searching investigation Of the books
to lay. the foundation for the forth.
coming accounting suits.
Attorney Kahn. who conducted the
examination for the trustee, Harry c.
Moulthrop, expressed himself as sat
isfed with the results OF the investi-
cation thus far.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
Mother Never Told Me

There came into my once Q few
days ago young woman Of about Is,
who, after telling me the ptttful story
ali too commend mans perfdy.
concluded by saying: my mother
never told me about mysslfs So sor-
rowful was the voice that can never
forget it.
Mother never told me the dangers on
The snares that would bssst ms HES
rugged pathway Ger;
That sA. :sIs.s. f sils sting
the serpenfs lair.
Mother never told me that promlsas
were broken,
Though seemingly sincere aad In soft
accents spoken;
sorrow he might bring.
saw the fatsfui sting.
Mother never told me how some would
AZ one who'd stepped outside the pale
tina. sna man: ' ssotn Would ,1s
whers'sr sought to hide
And sentence me In wrstohsdnsss and
sorrow to abide
Mother never told me Gods purposs
sweet and grand.
To make o. me tsupss most wendsr-
That might know the mother love
that makes life pure and hight
And help the world b bsttar bscaiss
I'd lived aright s..
Oh. mother. a. you lock in Nv upoa
the face
ana tears you trace; :.
Just tell her Of the pitfalls dssp--
mans porfldy % low.
And think ir kindly pity OF the one
who ala not know.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
TRAPPER FIGHTS AND
KILLS ENRAGED WOLF

MARrNDrTE. Wis.,. Feb. 1s--To
idll IN enraged timber wolf in des-
perate encounter and emerge from
the night with badly lacsrated arms
and legs was the experiences 81 Lsvi
Johnston. Q Marinstts county trapper.
Johnston had killed . wolf which
hs found In one Of his traps, and was
proceeding to remove the legs from
the steel jaws when the snrased
mate. who had been watching the trap
per, bounced upon his back. sinking
its tssth into the arms Of the woods
man.
johnson shook or the beast but Il
came back, biting his legs. Fighting
the wolf back with the club which
had disposed of It's mate, Johnston
grabbed his rifle and sent bullet
into the brain Of the naddened beast.
The wolves were brought TO Marinette
and q bounty Of 326 apiece VIII be
paid. Thestrapper said that the fact
that he wore heavy clothing saved his
life. ss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
Let the People Rule
land Write
oue Of q Job; Wants 70 Hsip
the JoblOoo.

the Jootoo&
70 tie Editor Of TAs Tyssss:
/ have bean going about looking foE
work and seeing the numbers who
IKE myself havs not anything to d0;
seeing what the generous people OF
the city are doing 70 relieve the de
tress and noting that there u more
I am an inventor and have several
things that are new and which would
make lot Of work for lot OF men
II I could ret about 30 or 30 people
who would be willing to put up . dol.
lar or two Q week for three or four
weeks until could get zone Of these
Inventions going: then they could
form company and take charge. Be
ing a lone man and having NO rela-
tives that know Of. and being unable
to make friends. owing TO being partly
deaf and Is years old. have . hard
time to set along. think there may
be some one who would be willing to
help me. seeing that In helping me
they WIN help others. There ought
still 10 be some In this town who
can see what can do 70 help, not for
what get out Of II. I can give proof
OF my inventions and honesty. am
willing to make any kind OF an ar
rsngsmsnt 20 long a. I get my living
Detroit, Feb. ~. 1915. y
ANY communication to A. l. 8.
may be addressed In care Of The
Timssl
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
M. T. HERRICK INVITED
TO ADDRESS Y. M. C. A.

Myron T. Herrick, former minister
to France. who recently returned to
the United States. has been invited
by the Detroi. Y. M. G. A. to be the
principal speaker at its annual dinner.
March is. A letter from Mr.. Herrick
this week intimates that though his
appearance Is problematical Il h not
altogether impossible. The former
ambassador has gone to his winter
home In Georgia for rest, and n his
recuperation n as speedy 81 his De-
troit acquaintances are wishing he
win lead the speaking program when
the Y. M. @. A. celebrates its nifty
first year next month. II IL expected
that announcement concerning the
POSTMASTER and other features OF the
affair win be made by the COMMITTEES
early next week. ~.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
From Another
Point OF KietU

AS Jack Johnson and Jess willard
are not going to night. IL may be that
they have patched up their diner>
ence. whatever 1t was.
And we are inclined to agree with
Champ Jack. too: Mexico isn't ex-
actly the place for a real tight.
A two-headed colt Is owned In Cam
bridge Springs. Pa Question: WIN
1t be found some day eating It's two
heads on?
And how many times viii 1t have
to be hitched? .. =,
And n It wins race by two heads
how much will II win byf
Nashville, III. town marshal has
to be. Hard times, you know. Every
body more or less pinchsd-
Why In II that a woman has to get
to be 100 years old before she can
thread needle without the aid OF
glasses?
How about Il. Friend Groundhog.
Specialists report an epidemic OF
ear trouble. We thought something
would come Of those seven speeches
Of Willie Ritchis's.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
PATIENT ESCAPES FROM
SANITARIUM; SOON FOUND

Police wers asked. Friday morning.
TO search for Mr. Anna Men, - years
old. q patient IN the West Side sani-
tarium. No. 93l Fort-st. went, who es-
capped. early Friday morning. and
braved the wfntry blasts, clad only IN
a black silk dress, with no overcoat
or hat. She carried her suit case
with her when shs left.
Il was while her nurse was attend
ing another patient for few minutes,
that Mrs. NeR quietly made her way
to the front door and walked out. She
was suffering from Q mental break
down.
at 10 O'Clock thst Mr1. Ne6 had called
return her 70 the Sanitarium.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26

Brennan. Fitsgerald a sinks, restsu-
rateurs. have applied 20 the circuit
court for an injunction restraining
Elmer Smith. proprietor OF an eating
house at Adams-ave. and John r.
ST.. from using the words self serve"
In connection with his business. They
contend that the title "serve self" Is
their property and that any imita-
ton OF II In connection with a res
taurant in Detroit II Illegal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26

John Mccormack. the Irish tenor. who
was 60 have SUNG in Detroit March
9, has canceiled the engagement.
Some wferd booking on the part of
his manager. involving q jump OF
about SO miles In one day. In order
TO sing here. was the evident cause
OF the cancellation. Checks VIII be
mailed to those who have sent money
that Mccormack viii be heard In
Detroit this season.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-26
w ARE NEAR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP;
LET'S NOT BUNGLE THE THING NOW!

Il 3
ssst Railway Commissioners Dodge and ws to whom
entrusted BY appointment Mayor important service
aesoang the railway purchase Of
reny By city, deserving Of tho sincere thanks Of the
>nshp they discharged their obig
s fact no matter negotiations may
Wzhea fms o. NOISE without ripple dis
- Politically otherwise they went about their task big bust
m n big way forward eventually with
unaum to the o. strictly business PROPOSE
s nan mind, appointed TO BUY
~ rnn
y rs called in . men Of experience buying selling big
y agents. got price and 70 for price
vxiSh 70 shoua buy.
and d stzictest integrity public spirit established by
sat sacrifice they have willing mako In giving their time
thsr important Affairs to Detroit in purely honorary
difference among the people WHISTLER the
rN x the Detroit United railway worth $26 0OoOoo.
~ Times figure criticised excessive visv Of the
apysa which placed the valuation Of the R. ct $22S67
figure including the questionable item of paving
criticised putting premium upon water and
npuadon H private corporations subject to purchase b
= muielrsHy
w avs hd the idea Of taking par criticised in
tAr quotation the market q figure sonstns like g osas
however these ae matt that must ana oondds
tes dy assumed obligation whaosvsr because the
uordh votsr without whose tre Be deal
1Aae should Be nothing Ike map Judgment
# w havs fought long and hard for this day
1 hn BEEN made to the Last toward municipal
1uuhp
ss y Some value to the city very opportunity has
~ w the Detroit United railway apparently in earnest IN IL VIII
3coo - 1sn
xe price BY Nesss Dodge Couzens and Wilie
Dont n favor 81 the price offered, beyond doubt
~ in which the lines would pay for Themselves oo-
~ " comissons another point which carries weight in
~ Is TIE commissioner figure.
xm STRONGEST ARGUMENT ADVANCED IN SUPPORT OF THE
1x Al WHICH THE CITY Is Advised TO BUY THE CoNvIC-
II OF THE CONnnSN0NERS THAT THE PROPERTY WILL HAVE
DIOR MsELF N II YEARS
xhs mes not ready that the city should assume $00000o
& morses pr property that doesn't inventory to within
100000 q that amount
ne ready cay that for the purpose clearing the
phea purifying politics. accomplishing municipal ownMsp and
costly litigation that would perhaps yea the y
- not - justified IN buying q premium price
IN Times present b convinced Of three things:
1tat ths Detroit United railway ous Jump opportunity
Sm $a6O0o0oo;
That re city q Detroit should hug itself for
reform upon which i long and
III which it purpose has bssn - intent
These Two thinu,
he third that Mayor Marx made mistake in picking the
would adhere strictly to business pupe business methods and
s1d IN dealing with busness matter Of tremendous i'm
C>nndsnes such oommmes compelled enable NJ
last proper and proper spirit the
h1na 4 temper for the exercise Of best Judgment.
1<car and AdOInh--Af Their
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
RAILROADS ASK
S35,000,000M0RE
PAY FOR MAILS
Claim Postmaster General in
1907 Made Arbitrary and
Unfair Ruling Regarding
Weight of Sacks,

Washington, April s.-On the out
come OF arguments begun today bee
Gore the supreme court depends
whether the United States govern
ment must pay approximately 1884,
coo, coo % railroads In additional pa'
for carrying the mails since 1907.
over 500 railroads ale interested in
pending claims.
Under statute passed On 1875, com.
pensauOn for carrying the mails Is
based on the weight carried. ascef-
tanned by actual Weighing for a spp-
clflc period. owing 10 the fact that
nails were not carried as "A rule on
Sundays then, sunday was excluded
in the selection of n diyisor in asccr-
tanning the average weight IN 1907.
the postmaster general announced
that in contracts thereafter To be
made Sundays would be Included. thus
reducing the weight average and the
railroads compensation
Assistant Attorney General Thomp-
son. for the government. conteuded
that the postmaster general had q
right under the law to exercise his de-
cislon IN selecting the divisor Jacob
NJ Dickinson, former secretary OF
war, and John @, Johnson. Of Phila-
delphia, for the railroads. argued that
the selection of dlvisor excluding
sunday had been tacitly recognized
by law SO that the postmaster general
could not change It.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
CREW Of EITEL
MUST OBSERVE
STRICT RULES
Secretary Daniels InStructS
Admiral Beatty Regarding
Promise to Be Exacted From
German Commander,

Washington. April 9-Final in-
/ slructi0ns We're given today by Sec
lrrtay Daniels 90 Rear Admiral Beat
lU. commandant of the Norfolk navy
| yard. for the internment OF the Ger
lnan auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel
| Friedrich. and her officers and crew.
The orders We're as follows.
Upon arrival Of Prinz Eitel az yard
address letter TO captain, stating CON
Editions Of internmept based on pres
ideut's proclamation Of neutrality
land request his written acceptance Of
terms Propelling machinery and ar
mament should be disabled by remov-
Inl of parts that will render inopera-
tive Radio should be dismantled and
not operated during internment Cap
tain should give pledge for himself
officers and crew. not TO commit any
|unneutral act ana not 10 leave limits
prescribed in paroles Officers and
crew to be domiclled on ship
Grant permission to captain and
Officers TO visit Norfolk. Portsmouth.
Newport News ana Old Point Conn
fort. at will on general parole, also
.gye them permission TO proceed to
.cities outside those limits on tempo
ary leave on special request in each
ease. Authorize commanding officer to
send ashore, limited parties Of crew
at your discretion, giving his parole
for return Of party in each case.
"The limits or liberty for crew to
he Portsmouth. Norfolk, Newport
News and old Point Comfort For Of
icers and crew consider Norfolk To
include virginia Beach and other
shore resorts
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
CARRANZA WILL
NOT AGREE To
NEUTRAL|Z


WASHINGTON, April a.-General Car
ranSa has finally notified the United
states government through Consul
silliman that he cannot agree TO the
naturalization OF either Mexico City
or the railroad from the capital TO
Vera Cruz To both OF these sugges-
tons. made by tire state department,
the Niila-Iapata authorities had given
their consent
General Carmna refused t. eS-
clude Mexico CiN rom the fields 81
operations on the ground that il is an
collective point in his military cam
.paien, Military reasons also are Civ
ZEN for the refusal to neutralize the
railroads between Vera Cruz and
Mexico City.
Officials here while disappointed
over the failure OF the negotiations
which had FOR their object the fur
nishing Of "a means II ingress and
egress for foreigners. are hopeful that
the railroads between Mexico city
and the American border viii soon
be repaired and accomplish the same
purpose. At present this Hne is in
corrupted by the operations Of the
|t@rranaa forces Under General Ohre-
son in the vicinity of Irapuato,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
WOULD CLOSE PORTS TO
ALL BELLIGERENTS

Milwaukee. April Emanuel J.
PhiHpp. governor ~ Wisconsin, ad-
Nocated the closing of American ports
and the placing of ban on shipment
~ supplies. even 81 food. a. bellig-
erents II that Is necessary 20 stop
the European war. iu AN address be-
fore f10 guests 81 the r. ~ Wolcott
Post. a. 4. r., here tonight The
occasion was tho fiftieth anniversary
celebration Ut Grants victory az APP
pomatt0x.
Anything we can do in the inter-
ests Of peace il IS our duty to DO. he
said 10 We must close our ports 90
commerce and stop the shipment Of
supplies even Of bread to bring 10 an
end this struggle let as then do that.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
AUSTRIA AND SICILY
MAY FIGHT ANY TIME

Rome, April 9 1Q:35 q. m 1-The
Messaggero, IN an article on the po-
litical situation, says one object of
the ltalo-Austrian negotiations was to
show that Rome has been ready to
reach with Vienna a peaceful solu
ton Of at least some of the grave
problems arising from the war. which
was brought into being by the cen
tral empires, without Italys consent;
against ltalys advice, and contrary to
ltaly's interests.
The negotiations show" the paper
continues, that Austria. notwith-
standing the pressure of Germany, re-
fused to take into serious considera-
ton the Just wishes of Italy. There
tore the negotiations are destined to
be Interrupted the moment one side
or the other believes that further de-
lay would serve the enemy better
than herself
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
PllINZ EITEL FORMALLY
INTERNS AT NORFOL n

Norfolk, Va, April 9.--The German
auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Fried
rich was informed late today at the
Norfolk navy yard where she Will
remain until the end Of the European
war Tugs and steamers in Hampton
Roads blew their sirens in salute as
she slowly steamed from Newport
News and took her berth near the
historic frigate Constellation.
Commander Thieriehens immedi-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10

river. there have been actions Of see
0udary Importance
I'm the Carpathians our troops re-
pulsed q number ~ German and
Austrian cOuntef-attacks and con
fiuupd tu progress We now hold in
our hands the whole ~ the principal
chain extending for more than 10
versts fab0ut ~ miles,. from Reghe-
togu % Nolossatc. with the exception
Of HIN 500. south uf Voliamekh0K.
CON April we took 20a prisoners
"In an other sectors of our front
there Is no marked change
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
MAY CATCH MURDERER
THROUGH PAWNED WATCH

Denver. April Partial idcntifl.
cation Of a watch found In Denver
pawn shop a. the property " Fred
criek C. MntHon. murdered ia lnm-
Der company office a. Fort Logan
Tuesday night furnished new ciew
today 10 the officers who are work
Ing on the case. Detectives declared
the watch was pawned lust WodneH-
day IS q man wearing a United states
army uniform.
At the time Of the discovery Of
Mataon's body. an army cap WAS
found nearby Colonel Gettoy. COM
mAndant AT Fort Logan, announced
today that he had Deen unable "a 10
cate the owner pf the cap
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10

ately went to the office OF Rear Adj
miral Beatty, commandant at the
yard. and signed an agreement not Co
violate American neutrality laws. He
was informed that he. his officers and
crew would have the freedom of Nor
folk and vicinity. They vii live on
board the Eitel
Tomorrow the brcech blocks Of the
Eitels guns. part of her machinery
and her wireless apparatus Will be
removed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
SWEDES GHAGRINED
0VERACT OF MERCHANTS
~ ~osssss 5oUsasL SPECIAL LEsssn ulssI
london. April 10 a a. M TIL

swedish newspapers are greatly
chagrinsd at the discovery that a
Swedish commercial firm c0mpromis-
90 the country by selling IN advance
no the Germans a portion % the car
"a ~ maize on hoard the steamer
England. which the Germans seized
and took 10 swinemunde says the
stockholm correspondent " Reuters
Telegram company THE ne"sDa pers
unanimously deu0unce the act and
urge the government 10 sift the af-
fair thoroughly and TO take measures
20 prevent g repetition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10

New York. April e.-The Rt. Rev.
Monslgnor Charles MeCready. IL. u.
widely known Catholic churchman
died here tonight from pneumonia
after brief illness lie was vice
president OF the New York catholic
sohool board and president OF the
Maynoth union OF the United states.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
I1nr,.l 49, In kcntncl.N

Lexington KY April 9-Forest
fires 10 the moutaIns In the southern
part Of this state had gained such
headWay as e. threaten villages and
isolated homes according TO report
reaching here In Pulaski county the
fires are reported beyond control and
working their way toWurd the Ten
nessee line
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
March canal Earnings Iarec

Panama, April 9-The earnings of
The Panama canal in March were the
largest OF any month since ii was
opened, This exceeded by about
stAe.VOV the previous record made in
january March earnings were $3.50. =
4A4 The receipts IN january were
$il9.oST.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
CONTINUED SUCCESSES
CLAIMED BN RU SsINNS

peWograd April tvia london.
fl25 a. ml- The following Rus
allan Official statement regarding the
lighting Ia the eastern theater of the
War. was issued tonight
ION the front west OF the Niemen
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10

u '7Fsf'' VI'FVNFo UH Why IIOIIIC'
Geneva April (via Paris, 4.3O p.
m. The five American army officers
who were attached to the German
military forces as observers until re-
called 10y cable on April g, arrived at
Berne today on their way home.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10
STRONG PROTEST
IS SENT To VILLA
BY WASHINGTON
Department Of State Insists
Mining Mems Rights Must
Be Respected by Northern
Chieftain,


Wellington April 9. A protest
against the recent decree issued al
cbihnahua. Mexico. providing for the
forfeiture Of the mines upon Which
taxes are not paid or upon which de-
velopment work is suspended beyond
"a fixed date has been lodged with tn'
villa officials hy the state depart
uent The decree, the depaf tineht
holds would impose undue hardships
on American and other foreign OWL
.rs Of Mexican mining property
The following statement was issueu
tonight summarizing the situation
The department Is advised that the
wilma administration at Chihuahua, on
March 10. issued decree with refer
ence to mining operations, providing
that II operations al the mines are
suspended or n taxes are not PAID the
mines viii be forfeited II is stated
that tho decree will be in effect IRON
AprIl J. and that l2O days from the
date of tho FORMULATION Of the law
will be allowed for the resumption oil
pupratiOus
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-04-10

m. Ives, oss,.,.,,,o,,, -
Fruits and Vegetables IN
the city
Fancy Strawberries, per
box .........I loo