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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
GORDON PLAYS
POLITICS 10
KEEP TEACHER

School Inspector Arthur z. Cor
don. former publicity agent for the
brewers, appeared in the role OF
champion for Miss Nellie NJ. Prem
tiss. teacher in the Morley school.
recommended for dismissal by Supt.
Chadsey. and obtained for her a Ave
months retrial contract from the
committee on teachers and schools,
Monday afternoon. Supt. Chadsey
heatedly denounced the method OF
bringing political pressure 10 bear
on board members for the retention
of incompetent teachers in the pub
lie schools, declaring that such ac-
ton would endanger his school or
ganization The two other teach.
ers, who with Miss Prentiss were
recommended for dismissal, have
resigned Supt. Chadsey's recon-
mendations were concurred in by
Assistant Supts. Spain, Frederleks
and Cody.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
BUSINESS MEN
RUB SHOULDERS
WITH DERELICTS
IContInucd from rnEe OneI

from Naples, pcrpotrated od-bye,
I'm On My Way with more yigor
than skill, and the dispenser Of
large and foamy 'scuttles' on the
corner. protested that our troops
should not ~ removed from their
present border front.
On the nearby streets many pa.
theuc incidents were contributed
Wives chung 20 their husbands, ba
bies lispcd "Dood-bye, papa" ana
groups Of sweethearts strolled to
gothcr. hand in hand, regardless of
observation. 4 derclict Of the slums
an animated ragbaE. staggered into
the building md declared he desire
20 enlist. Asked his qualifications
be replied, thickly:
'Wcll I've been a boozc-frhtcr
al my life and now I'd like 10 give
what's left of my fighting self to
Uncle sam"
The military spirit was in the air
Hosts Of clean-cut, capable young
men focked 10 the armory to an.
swer their country's call. Veterans
OF the Spanish-American war proud
ly displayed their discharge papers
telling of wounds and exploits NJ
Santiago. and one withered relic OF
Shiloh wept az he remarked how
the proceedings carried him back 10
those strenuous days OF preparation
for the great struggle of 81. From
all walks OF life recruits volun.
teered 10 go to the land OF the hot
tamale, the frijole and the ella mon.
ster
Meanwhile, Jimmy, the boy order.
ly, was serving a strenuous war ap-
premiership in his capacity as mes
senger for the officers. He said he
had never worked so hard In his
life. And there is no comeback, "
he remarked, "a fellow has TO do as
he's old"
Yes" said another young chap,
"here ] was reporter OF $4,000
mysteries on one OF our metropoli-
tan dailies, and an officer awhile
ago sent me out for spool of tan
silk thread. guess war levels all
ranks OF civilians all right"
81 think war ia what Sherman
said II was" tersely concluded Jim.
my Culpepper, who had been kept
on the keen Jump all day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
RUDOLPH SNEzEK.
PLACED ON TRIAL
Charged With Staying Banker
Joseph Kruszewski In
February

After having been held pending
trial for close to four months, Ru-
dolph Snezek. accused as slayer OF
Joseph Kruszewski. wealthy Delray
banker. was brought into the re
corder's court before Judge Jeffries.
Tuesday morning. TO answer a
charge Of first degree homicide.
Kruszewsh was mysteriously shot
in his bank late In February while
standing behind the grating OF a
tellers cage In his bank on West
Jefferson-ava His body was found
lying on the floor by a depositor who
entered the place on business.
SneSek's arrest followed the dis
covery OF the fact that he had quar-
relied with Kruszewski over the
bankers advising Snezek's wife. a
wealthy widow. TO keep her money
In Der own name, despite Snezek's
request TO the contrary.
A number OF witnesses were In
court. Tuesday morning. prepared to
take the stand 70 testify as TO Sne-
zek's Whereabouts about the time of
the staying in an attempt to shatter
an alibi he had presented to the po-
lice at the time of his arrest. Pros
ecutor Robert T. Speed is handling
the case for the state. while Attor-
neys Smith and Szymansky are ap-
pearing for Snezek.
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DETROIT TIMES

with large loss OF life are reported.
The Colonia JuareZ district holds
about 500 American Mormon colon
lists. There are said 10 be 500
Americans in Tampico and several
hundred In Sonora. Coahuila and
other Mexican states.
Connscation OF foodstuffs for Car.
ranza's army In the face OF nat
ural shortage has forced Mexicans
OF all classes TO emigrate 10 the
United States. Approximately 1000
have crossed into Ell Paso within the
past 10 days.
One thousand refugees from the
Laguna district were admitted yes
terday.
American refugees reaching here
stated they passed seven troop
trains side.tracked near Montezuma.
They estimated the trains carried
1000 CarranEa soldiers. II Is be
lieved these were reinforcements
for villa Ahumads, near Gen. Perish
ing's communication lines.
Another motor truck train heaped
with ammunition and supplies for
Pershing's forces left the Columbus.
n. NJ base. at dawn today. guarded
by troops with machine guns.
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brought their playthings along.
Throughout the downtown district
the carnival spirit prevails and
many OF the natives were infect.
ed by Tie contagion.
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
the sessions of the supreme council
opened in the Masonic temple
Only routine business was trans.
acted The council will conclude its
meeting Wednesday morning. with
the election Of officers and the Sc
lection of the next convention city.
The council meeting in the Ma.
sonic temple was preceded by a pa
rade OF the grand officers and es-
cort, visiting drill corps and bands.
Addresses OF welcome were made by
Mayor Oscar b. Marx. Prophet
Frank T. Lodge. past grandmother
OF the Michigan grand lodge OF Ma.
sons and Monarch William u. ELS
worth, of Shadukiam grotto, No. 40.
During this session the ladies en-.
ioyed a boat ride and luncheon on
lake st. Clair. The supreme coun.
ell had lunch at the temple.
Fancy drills, band concerts and
ball games will comprise the after.
noon program at Belle Isle. where
nearly the entire body of delegates
planned to be.
The grotesque parade will be pre-
coded by comedy band concerts,
comic acrobatics and dancing on the
pavement at Grand Circus park. A
fireworks display in the park will
follow.
Four divisions will take part In
the afternoon pageant. Wednesday,
At s o'clock. Wednesday night, 4
grand ceremonial will be held, fol
lowed by a reception and enter
tainment in the ballroom at the
Hotel Statler.
The smallest delegates attending
the convention met in Grand Circus
park. Tuesday morning. They were
Charles z. Lamb. four feet. three
inches in height. OF Boston. and Is
rael Rogoff, four feet, two inches,
OF Chicago. The former is IL years
old and the latter 81. They had
never heard OF each other before
yet each grotto had been claiming
the smallest prophet in the world.
A crowd formed around the pair
as they discussed their heights.
weights and ages.
Glad I met you" Lamb told his
rival. II got tired OF looking up
when I want to talk to somebody-
and you're Just my size"
Mr.. Rogoff is in the insurance bus
mess In Chicago Lamb is in the
Wholesale cigar business In Boston.
Both have found their small stature
instead of being a detriment, ia az
asset In their business.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20

on the hardwood floor in the armory
Most of the troopers woke up rather
early. Tuesday morning. rubbing sore
joints.
In their armory on Collingwood-
ave. Troop b, First cavalry. is re-
crultIng to full war strength. which
is 1913 Capt. n, A. Pickert is ex-
pecting the arrival OF more equip
ment from Lansing The troop Is in
need Of horsochoers. blacksmiths.
trumpeters. cooks and farriers.
The Thirty-hrst regiment will
more 10 Grayling with full equip
ment. and there will be plenty OF
work for the troopers during the
balance OF the week. sorting and
packing war materials.
Soventy-nve "oung women in the
city are prepared 10 serve as aids to
Red Cross nurges In base hospital
ambulance stations, according TO Or
II. II. Shurloy, No. 80 Adams-aye
west. who as assistant surgeon in
medical reserve of the United States
navy, has had charge of two classes
Of Red Cross students. Maj. Georg,
C Waldo says the Detroit contir-
gent with its ambulance corps will
rot Dee in need OF any extra medical
attendants
Detroit field artillery, 20 be known
rs Battery C.. First field artillery,
Michigan National guard, has been
ordered e. recruit up 10 III men,
mli war strength 4 recruiting Office
was opened at No. 7O5 Gas building,
Clinord.-t and Washington-blydo
Tuesday morning The commanding
officer is William &. Roseyoar, Jr.,
"A West Poin, graduate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
NAMES ON
Petition FOR AND
AGAINST SALOON

"ls a saloon more niece ssGry in
your neighborhood than grocery
stores?" asked Aid. Jacob Guthard
Of several men who appeared before
the liquor committee, Tuesday morn
ing, having signed a petition favor
ing the location OF n saloon at No.
7l9 Harper-ave The petition sign
ers nodded their heads in unison.
Some OF them spoke Polish and an
swered the alderman's questions
through an interpreter
I'VE want more saloons in our
neighborhood," said one man.
Other residents in the neighbor-
hood do not want another saloon in
rhe district, ana several appeared
in person to protest before the CON-
mittee.
There are now nine saloons IN
two square blocks. and two are
located IN the block where the new
location is being sought" said one
resident. Il live between the two
saloons, and they are so noisy it
disturbs my family"
In several instances the same
names appeared on petitions for and
against the saloon that Stanley Dan
dech wants to transfer from No. 900
Military-ave. to the Harper-ave. loca-
ton. The committee took the mat
ter under advisement and will like
ly deny the application.
Jefferson b Chamberlain Ia ask
ing permission TO transfer his IL
cense from No 397 Concord-ave. TO
the old International cafe location.
Nos. 1850 wayne-st. The Interna-
tional cafe was closed May by the
LIQUOR committee. Chamberlain said
he intended to manage the place
for the son Of Oscar e. Bemis. who
was denied a new license: He prom
ised to turn the safe into a lunch
room to be operated In connection
with the bar, II allowed to transfer.
The committee will grant the trans
fer providing Aid. James Vernon. of
the First ward, has no objection.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
CarranZa Gave
TrevinO His Orders
BY UNITED PRESS.

NEW YORK. June 2o~-Gen. Car
rama personally issued the instruc-
tions transmitted by Gen. Trevino to
Gen. Pershing warning the Ameri-
can expedition to advance no fur
Their into Mexico. according TO an
interview with Carranza In Mexico
City dispatches to the New York
Times today.
Il have ordered the military lead
ers of our forces near the border
not to permit the further passing OF
any American forces into Mexico"
Gen. Carranza was quoted az saying.
III they attempt to pass they will
be attacked by constitutionalist
forces. The instructions given by
Gen. Trevino TO Gen. Pershing not
to advance further were issued by
me TO the war department, which
transmitted them to Gen. Trevino."
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ternational consideration as the Red
Cross"
Among the medicines most needed
In this country and that are cut on
by the war embargo Is salvarsan.
the famous blood disease cure. An
other much needed remedy Is alto
phin, a rheumatism cure. Owing 70
the German patents on these medt
cines II Is impossible for American
chemists TO compound them. even
though they have the materials. Ac-
cording 10 Mr.. Webster there Is q
great quantity OF salvarsan and 9TH
er needed medicines lying unused In
Rotterdam because Of the English
governments edict.
Other important matters that will
receive consideration by the drug
gists In their three-day session here
are the Stephens price maintenance
bill. now before congress, and the
Harrison interstate narcotic act.
The Stephens bill, which the inter
state commerce commission Is now
discussing, is framed TO provide for
elimination OF cut price tactics by
powerful retail drug combines 10 the
injury OF their smaller business COM
petitOrs. II is aimed particularly
against the chain drug stores, :"
which can buy in quantity, special
lie in some one article. and thus
draw trade that eliminates the
smaller retailer. The drug manufac-
turers are backing the association In
it's fight for the passage of the bill,
according 20 +. III. Potts, national
secretary Of the organization. Mr.
Pott, will address the convention on
the subject OF the bill Wednesday
night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
PROMPT ANSWER TO CALL
SHOWS CITY'S LOYALTY

Thirty-eight officers and s62
National Guardsmen in Detroit re-
sponded 70 the presidents call
inside OF II hours. The order
was received In Detroit at 1880
o'clock. Monday morning
Every member OF the National
Guard in Detroit has signifed his
Willingness TO CO." said Col. Bar
low, Tuesday morning. I'VE have
had no refusals, which is extra
ordinary, and proves that the
men In this locality are ready
and willing to fight. Some OF
our boys saw the presidents or
der In the newspapers and re-
sponded before they were notified
in person. We are getting more
recruits that we need. enabling
us TO select the very best mate.
rial"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
PERSHING SENDS
TROOPS ACROSS
DEAD LINE
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can and CarranZista forces will
clash. Upon learning from friendly
Mexicans that the bandits were
operating to the south and west Of
Namiquipa, Pershing Immediately
sent two detachments OF cavalry In
pursuit. The American troops
trampled over Carranz's dead
lines"
Pershing arranged to support
these detachments with heavy rein
forcements should they be attacked.
He Is also keeping his communica-
ton lines north 10 Columbus strong
ly guarded.
Trenches have been thrown up in
Juarez near the two international
boundaries. Gen. Francisco Con-
zales, commander OF the garrison,
stated that while he did not expect
clash with Gen. Bells forces In
FL Paso. the entrenchments were
Intended as a precaution against at
tack.
The body OF an unidentified Amer.
lean was found on the Mexican side
OF the Rio Grande last night. ON
cials are investigating the POSSIBLE
ity that the American was shot
while In swimming.
State department officials here an
nounced that every effort was being
made TO bring to the border the
Americans still remaining IN Mex
leo. Estimates of their number
reach as high as 1000 men. women
and children. Twelve hundred, said
10 be in Meyico City, are reported
TO be unable 10 reach the seaport OF
Vera Cruz because OF numerous
bandits operating along the railroad
Wrecks of Mexican passenger trains
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
az WILLIAM PHILIP sImMs

(Stdr Correspondent United Prcss.)
PETROGRAD. June 20.--Eighty
thousand Austrian troops retreat
ing from the region OF Czernowitz,
have been cornered In Bukowina by
the lightning drive OF the Russian
left wing
The Russians are pressing the
pursuit with the utmost vigor. A
large part OF the Austrian force IN
all probability viii be cut OF and
surrounded. The others face the al
tentative OF retreatlng through the
Carpathian passes. abandoning their
guns or crossing into Rumania.
Gen. Pfanzer. commanding the
Austrians around Czernowitz, Is re
treating southwark in the direction
OF the Sereth river. with his beaten
forces. How many Austrians es-
capped westward in the direction Of
Kuty. planning later 10 Join Both
mer's army. Is not yet known.
Practically the whole Russian
front north OF Czernowitz is stead
fly pressing In upon Lembcrg Pris.
onors declare that measures already
have been taken for the evacuation
of the Galician capital. Russian
troops pressing down upon Brody In
the advance upon Lembcrg may al
ready have crossed the Galician
frontier
II Is admitted here that the Aus
TRAN defense Is becoming more
stubborn. East OF Brody and on 4
wide front directly east OF Lemberg
the Austrians are counter-attacking
with great spirit. using fame eject
ors and large quantities OF shells
They have been unable thus far to
stem the Russian advance. Both on
tho Brody front and further south.
Austrians prisoners have been cap
tured who admit they were rushed
into action a few days ago from the
Italian front.
That the Russian offensive not
only arrested the Austrian drive
southwark into Italy, but frustrated
an ambitious scheme 81 the Austro
German general staifs for the con
quest of southern Russia was indi'
Gated by Bucharest dispatches to-
day. These reports said It had been
learned from German sources that
an Austro-German thrust across
southern Russia 10 the Black sea
was to follow the Austrian offensive
in Italy. the plan being TO cut Russia
off entirely from the Balkan states.
II this report il true, the Russian
strategists outwitted the enemy.
The latest reports indicate that
from half To two-thirds OF the Aus.
trians facing the Russians when the
offensive began were killed, wound
ed or made prisoners early In tho
fighting. The others were so badly
disorganized that the Russians
pushed forward with the greatest
rapidity. Only the arrival OF fresh
bodies OF Austrian troops checked
the momentum OF Gen. Brusilofr's
rush.
The military experts here, though
not attempting to minimize the i'm.
portance OF the present Russian
operations. advise the public to re.
strain its enthusiasm for bigger
events expected very soon"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20

For breaking into a saloon on the
Gratiot.rd.. May 20 last, and steal
ing therefrom a quantity OF liquor
and cigars. Henry G. Brechong, who
was also parole breaker. was SEN
fenced by Judge Mark Stevens. OF
Flint. Monday, TO from Ave TO Is
years in Jackson. Stanley Carver,
arrested on suspicion In the same
case. was released because of evic-
ton proceedings that had been
started against his wife and two ba-
bies In Ford village.
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LANSING
OFFICERS
BUSY MEN
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men. directing the preparations for
the movement OF the troops, consid-
Grafton Of the work entailed in
bringing the militia up TO war
strength and meeting the hundred
and one problems that arise in eff
fecting a mobilization.
Transportation arrangements are
being worked out by Col. Rogers,
quartormaster-g general. who has also
made arrangements for the provi-
sioning and equipment of the camp
SO that when the details arrive at
Grayling they will not so hungry.
Under the re-enlistmept they en-
list as soldiers in the National guard
OF the United States and the state
of Michigan, and insead of three
years only. they enlist for three
years service and three years IN
The reserve.
Following is the pay which is re-
cniyed b. commissioned officers per
month Second lieutenant, sl41.67;
first lieutenant, sl66.67 captain,
$500. major, $3.50 lieutenant-col-
onel. 1921 81; colonel. $3SS,33; brig
adier,general. $500; major general,
S666.67. An increase OF 10 per cent
Is given for foreign service.
Following is the pay received by
the enlisted men: Private, SIS;
first class private. SIS; corporal.
s21; sergeant. $50; first sergeant,
s45. An increase OF 20 per cent Is
given for foreign service. Musicians
and members OF the hospital corps
are also given an increase.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
NEGRO SUSPECTED
IN ATTEMPTED
SAFE WRECKING

A Negroes desire to see his moth
err in Savannah. Ga, is thought to
have been the motive for an at
tempted safe wrecking. early Tues
day morning, in the barber shop and
pool room Of Morgen & Yerden, at
No. 266 Holden-avee.
Charley" the Negro porter. Is
said 70 have muttered several times
in the last few days that he wished
he had enough money to so and
visit his mother, according TO the
story told the police.
A meat cleaver, pick.ax and sew
eral dents in a small iron safe were
found. The safe contained SIS.
placed there Monday night. "Char.
ley" cannot be found.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
MEX|CANS MOVE
ON DEL RIO.
Force of $500 Reported Ad-
vancing To Attack
American Town
By UNITED PRESS.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, June 90
Reports were received here early
today that 1900 Mexicans and Yaqui
Indians are advancing from the
south TO attack Del Rio. The in.
formation was brought by Mexicans
to Col. Sibley. commanding at Del
Rio, and transmitted to Gen. Funs.
ton. A battalion of the Third In
fantry was sent by motor truck 10
reinforce Sibley
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ASKS CITY
TO PAY IT'S
SOLDIERS
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from the city bearing arms for the
government. but Mayor Marx be.
lieves that the city. as we'll as pri.
vate employers, ought to do every.
thing possible 10 relieve the soldiers
and their families of any financial
burden.
Whether city employees now In
uniform will be carried on the pay.
rolls al full pay or at reduction Is
a matter that the ways and means
committee will have TO decide The
mayors communication will be re.
ferred TO that committee.
Mayor Marx returned to the city,
Tuesday morning, from the north.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20

Many Sunday school workers OF
note are TO take part in the annual
convention OF the Ohio Sunday
School association. beginning its
sessions today at Findlay.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20

Four hundred delegates from va.
rious parts of the country are ex-
pected in Peoria, H. today for the
annual convention OF the National
Association OF Sheet Metal Con
tractors.
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Boston today will begin the enter
tainment OF the annual convention OF
the National Association Of Trans
portation and Car Accounting ON.
GERS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
Russians Surround 3d.
900 of Foe In
BukOwina
GERMANS RENEW
VERDUN DRIVE
Attacks Halted BY Fire
of French Machine
Guns
RY United PRESS.

BERLIN. June 2o.-RepuIse OF
strong Russian attacks eouth-
east OF LogIshin, north OF the
Pripet marshes, was reported by
the war office this afternoon.
The slays suffered heavy losses.
Other Russian attacks along the
river Styr and near Kolki were
unsuccessful.
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PARIS, June 2o.-The Ger
mans returned TO the attack at
Verdun last night with three at
tacks against French positions
on Hin 32t, east OF the Meuse.
The war Office today announced
that the enemy onsIaughts were
checked by screen fire from
French machine guns.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
DULUTH Goes
DRY BY 500
Local Option Carries Chief
Port of Upper
Lakes

DULUTH, Mimi, June 20.-Duluth
voted dry" by q majority OF 500 in
the local option election Monday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-20
PROPHETS
PARADE
TONIGHT

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-05
NEWARK
Walter Goodwin remains vel

Walter Goodwin remains very
low.
Harley Ball has gone to St.
Johnsbury to work in the shops.
WILDER and Ruth King spent
Sunday with Miss Amy Burlington
at East Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lapean
and son, Oscar, spent the week
end at West Burke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eden Gray are
the proud parents of son, Charles
Homer, born April 10Th.
Mrs. Belle Johnson is spending
the week with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Roberts at Newark Hollow.
Post card showers were given
Mrs. Eden Gray and Walter
Goodwin the past week. Each
received a large number, which
they greatly enjoyed.