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The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
''PADDY" McGRAW PLAYS
HEROS ROLE AT FIRE

Seven families living in second
and third floor apartments OF the
building at No. 227 Gratiot-aye.,
were driven from their homes by
dense smoke from a small blaze in
the basement. about 10 o'clock. We'd
nesday night, and Walter Purdu,
12-year-old sop OF Edward PuIdy,
was rescued from the smoke-filled
second floor by Paddy" McGraw,
Hamtramck saloonkeeper, who hap
pened to be passing In his auto.
Several excited women were crying
that the boy had been left In his
room, and McGraw rushed upstairs
and brought him safely down.
The main floor and basement was
being used for a trustees sale OF
clothing, shoes and dry goods, said
to be the property OF Achille Gilbert,
OF No. 1905 Michigan-ave. About
$500 damage was done.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
NEW PEACE PARLEYS
ARE ON IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-New
peace parleys are in prospect in Mex.
leo. Villista agents today had before
them word from Provisional President
Cara proposing truce, with the
naturalization of Mexico City pending
outcome of further peace negotiations.
Gnrza's proposition Is now up to his
predecessor. Gutierrez. and today II
was expected IL would be suggested
to Carranza.
Administration officials today look
ed with favor on this latest sugges-
ton, although it was admitted In
some quarters that Mexicots internal
problem probably will never be solved
until blood wipes out the country'i
age-old economic system.
villista agents denied that villa In
tends to establish a northern republic
On the contrary they suggested that
he Will soon conquer all factions and
pacify the entire republic.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

Washington club. Both had spent
some time in the same district OF Ar
gentina. One declared that during
hts entire visit he had almost roasted
10 death on account OF the oppressive
and uDrelenting heat
The other protested that whole
year in the same city mad convinced
him that a more pleasant and less op-
pressive climate could not be found
in the world"
That sums up our views OF South
America
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
John Pieter Scholten, of Java,
Will Wed Colorado Springs Girl
10000 Miles AWay---By Proxy

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 21.--With
friends, relatives and newspaper folk
as witnesses, Miss Eugenia Campbell,
OF Colorado Springs. will be married
here tonight TO man who is 10000
miles away. The groom is John
Pieter Scholten, reserve officer of
the Dutch army. The marriage will
be by proxy, Denver newspaper
man representing Scholten. a young
woman In Java. where Scholten Is,
will appear for the bride for the cere-
mony which will be solemnized at the
same time on the other side of the
world.
Miss Campbell is a granddaughter
OF Alexander Campbell, founder OF
the Christian church. She will leave
here Immediately on her honeymoon
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
BIG CONCERT FOR
MASSES PLANNED
symphony Society Willing tt
Lose Money to Provide Treat
AT Low Price

The Detroit symphony society,
which Is composed OF number or
the city,s wealthiest men and women.
all enthusiastic musiclovers, and who
have made possible the founding, and
maintenance for the first year, OF the
Detroit symphony orchestra, will
finance a concert for the masses,
by the orchestra, Sunday evening. Jan.
"a, In the Detroit opera house. az the
nominal scale or prices OF 10 To 80
cents.
The giving of the concert will be
largely an experiment. II Will cost
the symphony society 5000 ii every
seat in the theater Is sold, and, or
course, il the patronage is not large,
the deficit will be correspondence
greater. But, ii Is hoped, that the
music.lovers OF the city will rally en-
Enthusiastically 10 the support OF "a
movement that will give the great
mass OF the general public an oppor-
tuuity To hear large symphony or
chestra at nominal price of admis-
sion.
Conductor Weston Gales and his
men will play the following program:
Dvorak's New World" symphony;
Mozarts overture TO THE Marriage
OF Figaro" Bizet's 'L'Arlesienne"
suite and Sibelius' "Nalse Trieste" !"
This program is exceptionally attrac-
tive and well-arranged and should APP
peal 10 popular audience
Tickets may be procured In the
theater box Office
DR.. Emil Rosinger. member OF the
recreation commission, wants TO popu
larize classical music I'm Detroit, In a
meeting OF the commission, Wednes-
day, he introduced communication
asking that $4,000 be includedIn- the
commissions estimates. the fund to
be used in engaging the Detroit Sym
phony orchestra TO give concerts Sun
day afternoons from 10 6 o'clock, In
the Detroit opera house, with an ad-
mission fee OF 10 cents. The pro-
posal was referred TO the committee
on finance, after discussion
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

trip alone TO join her husband. Ar
irving in Java another civil and re-
ligious ceremony will be performed.
but as a result OF the proxy marriage.
approved by the Dutch government,
Miss Campbell will not be first obliged
to live for six months upon Dutch
soil, in accordance with the immigra-
ton laws.
Miss Campbell and Scholten met at
Cripple Greek two years ago. Schol-
ten returned TO Java and was to have
come back TO this country for his
bride. Then the war broke out and
all Dutch reservists were ordered 10
remain subject to call TO the colors.
The Dutch immigration red tape was
then unwound, making possible the
proxy marriage that Miss Campbell
might join Scholten Immediately.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
HOUSE BEGINS DEBATE
ON THE ARMY BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-With
the liveliest sort Of debate In pros
pect the house took up the army ap-
propriation bill today. The bill car
ries total OF s101,144,00 prac-
tically the same amount az for last
wear and almost $4,000, 900 less than
the estimates OF the war department.
One new item in the bill Is an ap-
propriation OF $4,000 for armored
motor cars.
II Is expected debate on the bill
will occupy all OF today and tomor-
row. -
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
S174,29S IS ASKED FOR
PRISON FARM ADDITION
From a star Correspondent

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 21.-An APP
preparation of $174.29S for the pur-
chase OF additional farm land, the
construction OF new dormitories and
general repairs for Jackson prison
was provided for In bill introduced
by Rep. John NJ. Biggerstaf, We'd
nesday.
OF the amount asked, $92,220 Is
for the purpose OF purchasing land.
while s76,67s will be used In the
construction OF the new dormitory.
The remainder will be devoted to
rebuilding stairways and making
other repairs about the present
buildings.
This, IL is understood. will be the
only appropriation asker for Jackson
prison, which is on a self-sustaining
basis. BALLENGER.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
MICHIGAN COUNTY
TREASURES ORGANIZE

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan IL
Especial. )-The Michigan Association
of County Treasurers is the name ol
an organization which has just beer
perfected here About 40 OF the
county treasurers have become char
ter members in the organization and
have elected the following officers
Eugene +. Smith, Kent county, presi-
dent: G.. II. Beach. ST. Claire county
vice-president; George Lawrence,
Kalamazoo, secretary-treasurer
II has been planned to have the con
ventions held each January, in Ian
sing.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
NeUer Mind Bobby
Honesty, Like Virtue,
Is Its Best RelUQrd

Robert Hollow. young newsboy who
sells papers at Grlswold-st. and Grand
Riverave.. saw a $40 bill drop from
the hand OF hurrying citizen. We'd
nesday afternoon, and he pursued the
man TO the Miles theater. and re-
turned the bill TO him.
Thanks, my boy" said the man.
"for your kindness and honesty. I'll
buy paper from you." and he handed
Bob" penny and took paper.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
Cure for Thirst.

What do you want the 10 cents
for?" asked the minister.
Booze replied the bleary beggar.
shamelessly. II need II awful bad
It's jest about KILN me-
Isn't there any way you can get
rid OF that terrible appetite for
drink"
Yep kin do Il in a holy minute
II you'll lemme have that dime To
ledo Blade.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
CLIO. MICH, MAN Is
CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNER

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21--Albert La
Due, OF Clio, Mich. is the only VOL
VERNE In list OF "a persons who re-
ceived the Carnegie hero medal for
saving life at the award made yester-
day. LaDue, who Is 26 years oldssav.
ed baby Lillian Carter from death IN.
der the wheels OF an electric car at
Saginaw, Sept 13, 1913
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
wOLCOTT INTRODUCES
4-YEAR OPTION BILL
From a Son Correspondent.

LANSING. Mich, Jan. 21--A bill
to, amend the local option laws TO
provide for four instead of two
year. term OF drouth after counties
have gone dry" was introduced in
the house by Rep. l.. j. Wolcott,
Wednesday afternoon.
BALLENGER.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

Rep. Biggerstafr also introduced a
bill providing for the preservation in
the Michigan state library OF copies
| of all reports. q bulletins, pamphlets
and other documents issued by the
various state departments.
The fish and fisheries committee OF
the house, together with committees
for all the upper peninsula institu-
tions, were granted leave OF absence
| Wednesday. in order that they may
visit the institutions over which they
have control. The members left Lam
sing Wednesday night, intending TO
return in time for the session, Mon
day evening.
The visits at this time are a part
of plan worked out by Speaker
Charles Smith TO allow all commit
tees TO make the necessary visits
without interfering with the business
OF the house. In former years. when
committees came and went without
any time, business was often held
up because a quorum OF the house
was not present.
Michigan hunters appear to be up
in arms" over the proposed passage
OF the so-called buck law" mother
petition protesting against this bit OF
legislation-the fourth within the
week-was received Wednesday, and
referred to the committee on, gaming
interests.
An increased mill tax for the Michi.
gan Agricultural college was asked in
two petitions from Calhoun and Ing
ham county residents. The petition
was referred to the committee on
general taxation.
A number OF Michigan citizens also
requested the legislature to make no
changes In the present good roads"
laws. The matter was referred to the
committee on roads and bridges.
A bill to amend state labor laws
SO as TO give the Commissioners OF la.
Dor power to compel construction
companies to maintain sanitary quar-
ters and To provide proper working
conditions for their employees, was In
troduced by Rep. DaPrato, Wednes-
day.
The bill is aimed to correct alleged
filthy conditions found In railroad con.
struction camps, logging outfits. etc.,
over which the labor department has
no control at present. 1t was referred
to the labor committee.
One OF a series OF uniform legisla-
ton" bills fostered by the United
States commission on uniform legisla.
uon, was introduced In the house,
Wednesday. by Rep. Charles Flowers,
OF Detroit. II governs partnerships,
their formation and the rights OF par
ties subscribing thereto. The bill is
somewhat similar TO those now on the
Michigan statute books, and was in
troduced solely with the idea OF
bringing the statutes OF the various
states as near a common standard as
possible The law. as are all others
submitted by the commission, was
framed after comparison OF court
decisions affecting various state part.
nership laws, and will be introduced
In every legislature in the union.
On the request OF Rep. Flowers. the
bill was referred 10 the judiciary com
fniftpe RAJ 4 .ENCER
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
Legislative Briefs
From a STAFF Correspondent.

LANSING. Mich. Jan 2l.--A bill
providing an appropriation of s7S.S6t
for the construction OF new dining
hall. an industrial building. and for
installing a fire protection system in
the Traverse City State hospital, was
introduced Wednesday. by Rep. Low
ell Sours, and referred to the COM
mittee on Traverse City State hos
pital
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

To Cure Cold In one Day
Take LAXATIVE sBROMO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money IL
IL fails 10 cure. r w. GROVES Sig
nature Is on each box. 25c.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

An appropriation bill for the pur-
chase of books for the Michigan State
library and for the various travelling
libraries maintained by the depart
ment OF public instruction, was intro
duced by Rep. John NJ. Biggerstan, OF
Kalamazoo, Wednesday. IL was re-
ferred 10 the committee ON public IL
brary.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21
FATHER OF EDMOND
ROSTAND is DEAD

PARIS, Jan. 21.--Eugene Rostand,
II. died today in Cambo. at the home
OF his son. Edmond Rostand, dramat-
lat and author OF "Chanticleer.'
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

JOB Pr,stinS ,.s: 2,.s y R,.At' I. Tines
The Detroit times., 1915-01-21

Rep. Biggerstaff also introduced a
bill providing for the preservation in
the Michigan state library OF copies
OF all reports. q bulletins. pamphlets
and other documents issued by the
various state departments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-09

set his face against shipboard Hirtations, and
refused to connive at them. More inventive
men, or holder, might have devised ways to
achieve this girls acquaintance. But not such
a conservative man as John Morley When
they disembarked at Manila they we're still
strangers.
You are going to Jolo and beyond" he
heard the captain say at their leavetaking.
He looked regretfully after the tall figure and
the ruddycheeked face with the saints eyes,
and with a sigh that he stifed set about
strong mans business in the world, the bust
ness Of getting on.
He established trading posts at half dozen
Of the settlements placing gorous young
Canadians, who had accompanied him from
sheir native Northwest, in charge Then he
proposed to penetrate the interior, and estab-
Hsh more
Don't think Of it, warned a countryman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-09
TT WAS a Moro-made matcn.
SerpentS

7 7 WAS Moro-made match.
Can you imagine a fierce, unclean, brown
outlaw Of the almost impenetrabIe noun
tains Of the Philippines as a matchmaker? An
"Irreconcilable' lending his aid to the gentle
arts Of civilized Cupid? That is what hap
pened in the mountain walled zone, a davis
journey from TaIuksauguy, in the Philippine
Islands, as a melodramatic sequel to Mrs.
Lorillard Spencer's perilous mission to the
sayages of that region.
The methods of the outlaw natives were not
Of the kind that would commend themselves
to the dainty women who will read this true
tale Of love in the midPaciic Isles, but the
facts about them make an exceedingly in
teresting story Just the same
The heroine is Myra Allen, a beautiful Eng
lish girl who despite the opportunities Of
many admirers in England and in the United
States, had determined to devote her life to
the conversion of the ferocious brigands. The
hero is John Morley, young Canadian of
excellent family, and Of a competence which
he had hoped to increase to many millions as
trader in the Philippines. They are spend
ing their honeymoon in Japan, trying to forget
among the flower wilderness of the cherry
blossom land the nightmare of the awful ad-
venture which eliminated in their love and
wedlock.
In her London home Myra Allen had heard
Of Mrs. Lorillard Spencer's perilous last years
venture into the wilds Of the Philippines. and
Of her Unexpectedly safe return A bishop.
addressing Miss Aliens Sunday school class,
had told Of it, and the fresh checked English
girl with the calm, clear eyes had been
swept away upon the tide Of his eIoquence.
He had quoted what the wealthy and fastidious
ornament Of New York society had said or
her return from year spent in founding a
school and hospital at Jolo: "An they need
is that you stretch out your hand to them"
The girls fancy was fired by the picture.
The grim realism of the reply: But you
remained near the walls of Jolo Had you
gone among the mountains in the interior and
had stretched forth your hand it would have
been cut on she did not know
Miss Allen, pausing in the States for visits
to friends in New York and Denver, had sailed
for the Philippines on her journey Of saliva
ton. Ultimately she would become deaconess
IL the Church Of England. Her beautiful face.
turned to the stars. WAS stamped by the
religious exaltation Of her aims John Morley
sailing on the same boat often met her on
their promenades Of the deck. But he knew
no one on board. Nor did she Unfortunately
they did not sit at the same table He had
entertained thoughts of cultivating the captaiD
and seeking an introduction, but he had heard
tnat this captain was a stern man who had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-09

They've roasted bigger men than you, and
eaten them with relish. Don't you know. man,
that one-ffth Of the people Of the Philippines
are MahOmetans. who think that their condi-
ton in Paradise viii be improved by every
Christian they have digested? They are thirst
ing for your blood"
Silencing protests with a laugh, John Nor
ley set forth to the interior Having established
another post without serious hindrance by the
natives, the spirit Of adventure stirred him to
make the journey to the Island Of Basilan
with a view to establishing a post at Taluk-
sauguy.
Don't" a white man warned him. You
have escaped thus far. Don't spring between
the molars Of those savages."
Again John Morley laughed. But this friend
was more fOrceful in his pIeadings.
Don't be a fool" he warned only two or
three white persons have returned from such
a journey. A girl started on the last boat. She
could not be dissuaded, and when I saw her
putting of knew she was going to her DEATH
A memory stirred poignantly in John Nor
ley. He was surprised at a sudden, unaccus-
toned fear in his heart.
a tall girl, English. with fresh color and
beautiful, calm eyes?" he asked
Yes; a girl who had been doing missionary
work at Jolo. and was bent on reconeiling the
Irreconcilables."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-09

You say she went
to Taluksauguy?
Yes, to the very
hOtbed Of Mahome-
tan fanaticism.
She has gone to
try to convince those
Captain Kids that
they should have but
one wife. A swing
Of q bOlo and she'll
be silenced forever.
They are against in
reference in their
family affairs as in
matters of govern
ment."
After that fends
could not have kept
Morley from the
Island Of Basilan.
Arriving at Daluk-
sauguy. he inquired
little about a suitable
point for the estab-
lishment of a trad
ing post, and much
for the destination
Of the young mis-
sionary.
ITO the north"
they said, pointing
to the far line Of the
dark hills, and those
touched by civiliza-
ton among { h e N
shook their heads at
mention Of the girl
and her errand.
John Morley has
tened with his little
band to the jagged
mountains, " hOs e
high edges seemed
to rend the sky. He
travelled for three
days, following first
one path. then an
other. asking through
his Interpreter for =.
tall white woman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-09

Of his. THE noun
tains are infested by
the worst group Of
the MOros. They are
the Irreconcilables.
Not only do they be-
heTe in many wives,
but they have a
taste for human
flesh, especially that
of their enemies"
Il won't interfere
with their m any
wives custom" re-
Joined John Morley.
And III take with
me a half dozen
boys so well armed
that the head-hult-
ers won't be likely
10 barbecue me-"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-29
NO FUSS OR FRILLS FOR N
SIXTEEN
BY Betty Brown

''Frills and business" are all very
well for Big Sister, but Little Miss
Sixteen is only well dressed when
she's simply dressed. 1t was from
Nine. ALA Ripley of the Fashion Art
League of America that cleaned this
bit of wisdom, and then to prove how
much charm and simplicity may be
achieved without "friIls or business"
she brought forth this clever little
dress which she calls "The Puritan"
1t is made Of invisible plaid serge
with cuffs and collar and belt finished
with gold galloon The short, fiaring
skirt, and the jacket, short and far
ing, too emphasize youthful lines.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-29

relaxed the bonds securing Arden. |
Then in an animated pantomine he |
pointed at the portrait, he crossed his |
hands upon his heart as though seek |
ing to express a mute vivid alteration |
for the fair half breed girl it counter
feited.
Not word of his jargon could Ar
den understand, but he guessed out
the riddle from the expressive panto- |
mine of the young brave. Ziatina had
been his love, they had quarreled, he |
had sought her vainly.
If Arden could lead him to the van |
ished girl he should be enriched, and
the young chief led him from the spot |
into a deep cave and showed him |
vast treasure house of gold gathered
up by the tribe for their leader. He |
summoned a member of his tribe. a |
horse was brought Two stout buck |
skin bags were filled with gold and |
slung across the back of the animal |
''Ziatina," he said simply, indicat- |
ing that if Arden should lead him to |
his lost love the gold should be his.
Arden Wales eyes frightened
they expressed more than hope and
courage assurance positive. For to
find Ziatina was an easy task, and the
reward for the same meant the start
of fortune, and, therefore, Bettina.
n n
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-10-29
OF SUCH STUFF AS THIS ARE
HEROES MADE

We saw a strong-minded, though
eccentric, individual yesterday. He
went by hardware store where
washing machine was standing out in
front without giving the handle a
jerk.-Grinnen, Ia, Herald.
Heard on a street car down town
yesterday afternoon: "She's fond of
art" "How do you know" 81 can
see it in er-er Il mean on her
face" -. ..-.-..s
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-01-02

, dents with her exhibitions, has been dan
gerously i'll at her home with diphtheria
and neuritis. Late reports indicate that
she is now recovering and may be able
to resume her work with the Edison
Moving Picture Co. in few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Vosburgh spent
Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John M. Meyer, at Woodcliff Lake, N. j.
Mrs. L. r. Shelton, of Grant avenue,
and her son Walter are spending few
days this week visiting relatives in
Boston.
Mrs. Leo Ryan paid a visit to her
parents at Hyde Park, near Pough-
keepsie, during Christmas week.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-01-02
29c Holland Window
Shades

22x2S in, filled
with pure odor-
less feathers,
CO ere d in
AGA. ticking;
reg. csc.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-01-02

the holidays with Mrs. Won Osthof' S
parents at Croton-on-Hudson.
The Epiphany Society will meet on
next Friday evening at the Abrams
home on Lawton avenue. A series of
euchres in aid of the building fund of
the new Grantwood Catholic Church will
be arranged for Some members favor
weekly euchres at private houses, while
others favor monthly euchres in public
hall. These questions among others
will be considered at the coming meet
ing.
Miss Edith Peters, the charming little
dancer and niece of ]. c. Vosburgh, who
has frequently delighted Grantwood resi-
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-01-02

The construction of three new dwell
ings denote building activity in the
Grantwood section. George Goelz, of
West New York, is the owner of a hol-
low tile dwelling being built on Columbia
avenue, west of Grove avenue. Otto
Sternkopf is building two dwellings on
Lafayette avenue just west of Anderson
avenue.
AT a recent election held at the fire
houses Charles Frank of Grantwood
was elected chief of the fire department
and Louis Renter, of Cliffside, assistant
chief. William Buckholz, of Cliffside,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-01-02

is the retired chief.
Mrs. Frank Hourigan, of Crescent
avenue, accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
Margaret Gallagher, of Newark, her son
Kenneth and daughter Kathleen left on
last Saturday for weeks stay at At
lantic City.
Mrs. William Morrell, of Lafayette
avenue, is on ten days visit to her
parents in Philadelphia.
Miss Rose Schultz, of Anderson ave-
nue., fell on the sidewalk in front of the
Grantwood school last Thursday and is
said to have injured her hip
Mr.. and Mrs. George Won Osthoff and
their daughter Charline are spending