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The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
Predicts Democratic
Triumph In KaZOO
Meeting
is GUEST AT
RECEPTION
Legislation PasseI. By
Last Congress Is
Lauded

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept. 26.-
Speaking 10 an audience OF 500
Democrats In this city last night,
Secretary OF the Navy Iosephus Dan.
iels hailed President Wilson as the
greatest man OF his time and pre-.
dicted his triumphant reelection In
November. Mr. Daniels spoke fol.
lowing reception rendered to him
In the Hotel Burdick.
at must be much moro gratifying
to Democrats in states like Michi-
gan. where you fight without much
hope OF reward 20 see a great Dem
ocratic victory. than in states where
a Democratic victory is To certain
extent sure" said Mr. Daniels. 1T
takes man Of strong convictions
In some localities 10 take stand
and stand by It," said the secretary.
During the last two or three
years. we have been gratified to
know that we have had a pilot on
the rocks were. and kept us on the
rocks We are also gratifled TO
know that our party Is the con-
structive party or the nation and
that we have attracted TO II men
who believe In constructive things. 4"
Our party has never gotten un-
der the control OF bosses, for which
I thank God
mo administration IN your day or
mine can be compared with the pres
ent one for real constructive legis-
lation.
ut will be the great independent
vote which will in the last analysis
control the election. Today there
are not three staaes IN the union
that can be called safe Republican
states. To be sure there will be
more states that will go Republican.
but the Republicans are fghting Just
as hard in Michigan, Illinois and
ELSEWHERE rs they are In the social
cd doubtful states like Indiana"
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26

These. he said. are being kept Sc
cret to prevent "blacklisting" OF
their members by their employers.
Two shots Were fired at an -
train early today and striking
guard. captured nearby, was found
to have a revolver with two empty
shells. A beer bottle and a milk
bottle crashed thru the windows OF
an elevated train at Forty sixth.st.
and several passengers were cut.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
CATHOLIC WOMEN
WILL HEAR TALK
ON PROHIBITION

Mrs. George T. Courtney. presi-
dent OF the Sacred Heart alumnae,
will preside at q meeting Of Catho-
lie women and their friends in
Knights OF Columbus hall. Wednes-
day night, when the Rev. Dennis A.
Hayes. rector Of St. Charles Catho-
lie church, Coldwater, Will speak on
The Catholic attitude on prohibit
ton" Tuesday evening, Father
Hayes will speak at a meeting in
st. Vincent's hall. Fourteenth-st.
This meeting will be primarily for
men. tho many women have been
invited 10 attend. The West De
troit Dry club is planning TO have
large delegation at this meeting.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
81 sST,s 4 SEa2 3
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C,n,rv, standard Time

Vox Cleveland. PtttsburE and ell points
.cath and cast Daily lott5 y. M Faro
= Csrvssnnd, es.xS, Ptttsburg. $3.50
Far Hun aio and all paints east, DAlLri
D. m. FARE $3.50 one vsyi so-es
RoJND TRIP.
For Necklace Islsnd snd wayports-
Mendsy D. MI Friday, siss .. IN.
berth, .si.b lower ''''h' $780, whole
TI1REI OFFICEs--Third Ave. wharf.
fs1 woodward Ave. (MsJestic bidGD'
g Fert ~. West Opp, Peetocaoe.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26

The joint annual convention of the
Old Time photographers and. Histori-
cal association and tho Society OF
United states Military Photographers
l. 10 meet to-day in New York city.
Georgia Democrats are to meet in
atate convention at Macon today
% canvass the returns and ratify
Tho results OF tho recent primary
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26

Louisville's claims TO the location
Of one Of the farm loan banks to
be created upsHr thencw rural cred.
It's act will be heard by the Fed
eral Farm Loan board at Louisville
today
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
nrf.r wANrEn-rEMALn

would like education 81
young children or tutoring IN De-
troit or vicinity. Gould teach oraA
me, bod 10 the deaf also. Box y.
No 81 Times
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26

The sixth annual conference OF
The Society Of American Indians
opens at Cedar Rapids today and
will continue In session until Oct /.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
CHOICE
INVESTMENTS

IN Els VI ENTS
Four double houses on two corners:
paving brick, slate roof and s
rooms each, fun basement. separate
furnaces; rent s3.S40. Price $S4,-
600.
Is APT.
Near Woodward; brick. steam heat, 4
rooms each: new and strictly up-
to-date; rent sG.5O4. Price s55. 900.
Take some trade.
10 APT.
Near Woodward; solid brick: steam
heat. rooms and tiled bath each
rent $4,000. Price $3S.000 easy
terms.
6 APT.
inside IN mile oirole; solid brick,
steam heat, rooms and bath each;
rent $500 Price S26, 900
PARKER, SCHUNK e. FRY
Main $3.50. 703 Majestic Bldg.
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26

THREE UNFINISHED ROOMS 70
rent. bath. gas and electricity, ref
erences wanted, SIS per month
11T4 Fourteenth-av
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
TO RRST-HoUsEs
10 HENT-RoOMs
HOTEL FRANKLIN

A FURNISHED ROOM IN a modern
house for two young ladies'. board
" desired. near car line Walnut
2fs9-R
The Detroit times., 1916-09-26
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS

lake AND RIVER STEAMERS.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-21
CHI. PHONE ATT'YS FIGHT ACT
OF OTTO CULLINAN

Petition of Otto Cullinan to stop
sale of automatic phone system was
attacked by attorneys for Chicago
Telephone Co. before Judge Lands,
yesterday. Cullinan is a member Of
the Public Ownership league. His
suit was brought as a stoCkholdeT of
the Chicago Telephone Co.
The property to be sold was worth
$6,3OO,OOO, according to a 1913 con-.
tract, and should not be sold for
$2,532,OOO, as authorized by city
council and state utilities commits
sion, is CuIinan's contention. Phone
trust lawyers didn't argue on this
point They contended Cullinan
hadn't bought his stock early enough
to be entitled to hearing as a stock
holder. Atty Fayette B. Munro for
Public Ownership league is prepar-
ing answer to this contention.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-21
PROHIBITIONISTS TO NOMINATE
CANDIDATE TODAY

Auditorium, ST. Paul, Minn., July
21.-J. Frank Hanly of Indiana was
the first candidate for president on
the Prohibition ticket placed in nom
ination at the paTty's national con-
VentiOn.
The convention hoped to nominate
and adjourn late in the afternoon.
Prior to nomination, the convention
adopted the platform committees re-
port with the addition of the initia-
tive, referendum and recall plank,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-21
MEXICANS STEAL U. S. RIFLES
DESERT TO VILLA

Columbus, N. NJ, July 21.-After
stealing rifles and ammunition from
sleeping truck drivers, several Mex
lean labOrers employed on road re-
pairs along the American expeditions
communication lines in Mexico de-
serted in the night and headed south
to join the Villistas, it was learned
here today.
CavalTymen set out in pursuit and
captured one after nearly "A hours
chase.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-21
LOHVlTSKY
GENERAL

Gen LOhvitsky is commander of
the Russian forces in France and
lead his troops to victory in the bat
tie Of Champagne. On the Cham
payne sector a surprise attack de-
Hvered by the Germans against a
trench held by the Russian troops
was broken up by a counter attack
which inflicted heavy losses.
-O-O-
WILSON NEEDS ONLY Is PER
CENT OF PROGRESSIVE VOTE
New York, July 21.-WhiIe Repub-
iCan leaders threshed out their cam
paign plans today in conference,
Democratic National Chairman Nc
COTmiCk issued his first set of figures.
1t was a carefully compiled record
Of Progressive votes cast four years
ago and an estimate which it was
said was based on conservative in
formation, showing that Wilson
would be able to win reelection if
he only succeeded in drawing 25 per
cent Of the Progressive strength. The
Democrats claim he will be able to
command a much larger percentage
than this-but 25 per cent will be
enough to elect, according to Nc
COrmick,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
CITY MUST REFUND TAX
PAID BY MERCHANTS
Hastings Court So Rules In Test
Case OF o. II. Berry
Il Co.
POLLARD NOTES AN APPEAL
Reimbursement VIII Cost City Treas
ury About 100000, and Will BE
for 1915 Tax I'm Excess OF 3O-Cent
Rate Illegally Collected.

Another court decision. yesterday.
an additional sum in the ncighborhood
of 100000. Judge II. G. Richardson.
in the IlustingS Court, ruled that the
city must refund to All merchants who
paid their taxes in 1915 the difference
between the tax Of SI.i0 on each 500
of capital employed, declared illegal by
the Supreme Court OF Appeals. and 80
cents. pronounced To be the legal rate.
While Il dozen or SO petitions have
been filed with the court asking for a
refund. only one case WAS used as
'est---that of o. II. Kerry n Co, as
ScsScd during 1915 on SIZE. 900 Of capt.
tai. This concern now asks tina, $l.l6
paid on each 500 be- refunded. and
Judge Richardson. after "A brief hear
ing. entered an order to this effect.
city Attorney Pollard gave notice that
he would appeal.
Judge Richardson's order was based
on tn" decision OF the supreme Court.
in the case OF the Drcwry- hughes Com
pany. which sustained him in the opin-
ION that the city could not lcvy a tax
ON capital in excess of 80 cents There
fore, he held that tho Sl4u tax levied
in 1915 was illegal. and made i, in
rumbcnt upon the city to make a re-
fund to all merchants
Mr.. Pollard asked for II dismissal of
the Berry petition on the ground tina,
he intended to apply To the Supreme
Court for a rchearing in the prewrv-
hughes case. He also stated that to be
entitled To II refund. the petitioners
should have complained Of the assess-
incnt at the time II was made and ask
ed for Il hearing then.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
WISE SPEAKS TO VETERANS
Former Commandnnt of Cadets at ".
VI. I. Addresses II. T..
Ice Camp.

Extollins the personnel of the men
who fought the battles Of the Con-
fcderacy. Colonel Jennings G. Wise.
former commandment of cadets at the
Virginia Military Institute, last night,
in an address at Lee Camp. recounted
many specific instances of conspicuous
bravery exhibited in times Of stress
by both officers and men of the army
of the South. While II great majority
or the men mentioned were of aristo-
cratic old Southern families, Colonel
Wise called attention to the fact that
many Of the Confederate heroes were
men of no family traditions. and that
the only aristocracy known in Lees
army was the ariStocracy OF manhood.
The speaker was introduced by Cap
tain John Lamb. commandment of the
camp. At the conclusion of the adj
dress. the members, on motion Of Judge
George T. Christian. gave Colonel Wise
a rising vote Of thanks. and requested
that he furnish the camp with a copy
Of the address.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
PLACED UNDER BOND
Rawicy aud Jennings Charged WITH
Attempting To Steal Automobile
From DIR. Lotion.

w II. Rawiey and =. n. Jennings.
charged with attempting To steal an
automobile from Or. Lucien Lotion,
were each placed Inder 800 security
FOR six months. y charge against
Rawley Of being :, d.surtcr from tho
United States Navy was disposed of IN
The Juvenile and domestic Relations
Court.
Henry Boykin. colored, charged with
having four pintS of whisky hld :,
pint and a half Of gin in his possession
In violation of the prohibition law. was
sent on To the grand jury.
Tucker Pickles was fined So ON q
charge Of speeding in an automobile"
and the same fine was eXact"d from
r. y. Mnnlcy. charged with :. lii. Of
fcnSe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
DR.. C. ALPHONSO SMITH is
CALLED TO ANNAPOLIS
Professor of English at University of
Virginia offered Position on Fac
uity of Naval Academy.

DR.. G. Alphonso Smith. OF the Uni
vcrsity of Virginia. has been called
to the United States Naval Academy
ut Annapolis to take charge of tho
English department OF that institution.
He was asked yesterday whether or
not lie would accept and declined to
say what his course would be. lie
said, however. that he would visit
Annapolis within the next few days
and look over the situation there. lie
Will announce in the near future
whether he will leave the University
OF Virginia
DR. Smith. formerly associate pro-
fcssor OF English at the University
of North Carolina and onctimc cx-
chang" professor to Berlin, is now
Edgar Allan POE professor OF English
at the University OF Nlrsinia. He is
best known 10 SouthcrncIS on account
of his more recent works. including
the lif" Of g. William Sidney
Porter. Or. Smith, "a native of Green's
horo, y. G.. was - playmate OF ..
Henry. His lifc of -. Henry just
issued. is regarded as authoritative.
Dr Smith was in Richmond ycstcr-
day to attend as archivis,. the annual
meeting of the Virginia Folk Lore So
. cicty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Seek to Purchase
Birthplace of Lee
Mrs. William RuGn Cox Heads
Increment to Preserve
Historic Place.

That ''Stratford.'' the ancestral
home of General Robert T.. Lee. and
the estate upon which have lived many
OF that family so distinguished in the
history OF America. may be preserved
against the ravages of time and i'll
usage. well-dchned movement, head
ell by Mrs William Ruttin Cox prcsi-
dent OF the Colonial DANES of Vir-
Einia. has been launched. looking to
the purchase Of the estate.
with this end i'm Wow Mrs Cox
shortly Will call II meeting of persons
in Richmond and Virginia who are in
tcrcS'cd IN its preservation to devise
means for taking over the estate and
OF Keeping IT in order. At this time
il is planned to form the .Stratford
Association" Mrs. Cox has written
the owner Of the estate, who, il is
understood. is willing to sell with
reference TO buying il. and Il meeting
will be called as soon as she receives
a reply to this letter.
situated III grove OF ancient trees
near the Potomac River, "StratCor,i" has
been since the middle of the cigh-
tecnth century. when ii became the
home of Richard Henry Lee. the immi
grant. one of the most famous estates
in this country. Later. il came into
tn" possession Of Colonel Thomas Lee.
General Robert Edward Lee. the chief
tam OF tue COnfcdCracN. was born
here on January 10. 1907.
Among the organizations which are
interested in its preservation are the
Colonial Danes, Daughters OF the
American Revolution. Daughters Of the
Confcdcracy. Association for the Pre-
scrvation of Virginia Antiquities. Sons
of the American Revolution. Daugh
tcrs of 1872, United Confederate Vet
Grams, and Sons OF Confederate Nctcr-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
JUDGE WHITING DESIGNATED
VIII Preside Over Corporufinn Court
of Winchester. Succeeding
Judge Harrison.

Judge Frank u. Whiting recently
appointed as the successor to judr"
Thomas w Harrison In the Seven
t""uth Circuit. was Yesterday dcsjr-
mated by Governor Stuart a. judg" al
tn" Corporation Court Of Winchester
This court has been without a special
judge for several years II was pro
sided over by Judge Harrison W Ia
tn" time o: his rcsir ua;ion last sum
MGR. and Judge Writings appointment
TO the sam. service follows the earlier
precedent
The Governor designated Judge \
II. babn.y. OF the Corporation coEr;
of Clifton Forge. 20 hold court iu
Prince George County beginning Mon
day Judge Il. s li.r. OF Staunton
was designated TO hold the ncx, term
OF court in SUSSEX. beginning Wcdn"s-
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
STREET CLEANERS TAXES
PAID BY CITY OFFICIAL
l'aymastcr Shepherd Gives Lump
Sum Check AMI Charges In
diviuual Accounts.
HIRsCHBERG CoMMENDs PLAN
\" Illegally Found in Discrimina-
ton of City Treasurer Pace for
COINS Men Over Long Line of
Waiting Citizens i'm City Hall.

Ky all persons involved il was OK
planned at the City Hall yesterday that
the payment OF State taxes in bulk by
the city paymaStcr for mcmbers of
tn" street Cleaning Department was
adopted as measure to benefit the
men. who proiitcd by saving the pen
atty which would be added for dclin-
uu"ncy ana 10y not having their pay
d"ckcd for losing time at their work
Members of the street clcaninS force
VIII not receive their pay until to-
day. Yesterday was the last day on
which State taxes could he paid with
out adding Il penalty for delinquency
NJ Il conference with City Treasurer
rae" and PaymaStCr shepherd. Super
intcndcnt Of street Cleaning Henry
'ohn suggested that it might be nos
s'bl" IL pay the taxes of the men i'm
ms department i'll Il lump Mr. Pace
agreed To furnish to Mr. Shepherd
memoranda of the amounts owed biz
TN" street cleaners. "A list Of their
names and addresses being supplied by
Mr.. 'ohn. After office hours. special
clerk was engaged for two nights i'm
compiling this information, which was
then forwarded tn tho paymaSter In
The pay checks ho made tho necessary
deductions for the tax payments then
Jumped til" total sum into ono check
ana turned IL over to the City Treas
urrr,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
CHANGE is POSTPONED
Consent of Corporation Commission
Not Yet Obtained for Cur
tRiIment of Service.

Consent from the State Corporation
Commission not having been obtained.
the Richmond land Chesapeake Eay
Railway yesterday did not put into
effect It's proposed new schedule which
contemplates curtailmcnt of the mum
Der of electric trains operating daily
between this city and Ashland. IT was
at first intended TO make the change
effective on December /. but applica.
ton will not be made to the Corpora
ton Commission until December s.
Announcement Of the roads proposed
action has aroused much dissatisfac-
ton among patrons OF the line, cs-
pccially those living between Rich :
mond and LAX eSiuc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
PHYSICIAN is CONVICTED
OF FAILING TO REPORT BIRTH
state Hnreau of Vital Statistic. BrfnEs
Prosecution Against DIR. q. y.
Hcvlns, of Scott County.

At the instance of the State bureau
OF Vital Statistics. DR.. q. +. I3cvins. OF
Dungannon. Scott County. has been
convicted for failing To report births
within ten days. as required by law.
The prosecution was conducted by Bush
Wilkins. a representative of tho bureau.
mir. Wilkins has evidence against Il
number of other physicians i'm the
southwest and other portions OF the
state. and will proceed against them"
said w. y. Picker. registrar of the
Bureau of Vital Statistics. yesterday.
about 90 per cent OF the physicians
are reporting births satisfactorily.
There are a few, however, who will be
compelled to do so by recourse to law"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
increase in hallway Revenue,

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany's railway operating revenues for
the month of October aggregated
Si.3l5.i?9, increasing . per cent over
the same month Of last year, while ex-
DcnScS gained per cent. accordin e
to figures mad" public yesterday by
Comptroller l.. T.. Sullivan The gross
income Increased IL per cent and net
income ., per cent. Net income for
the four months of the current fiscal
year increased % per cent over the
same period OF last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
WISE SAYS MUCH MILITARY
TRAINING Is FAULTY

Colonel jennings c. Wise. Former
commandant of the Virginia Military
Academy. called upon the colleges and
universities Of the nation To arm their
students with the Sword Of truth
IN the matter of preparedness, in order
that they may do their share in shap-
ing national program Of universal
military service. which alone. he said.
viii make OF tho United states n ma :
non adequately prepared To defend it
sell IN the event OF war
Colonel Wise discounted heavily the
kihu or military training that is mcted
out at most OF the so-called military
Schoois ana colleges in the country to-
day. Training OF this character. he
SAID. is practically valuelcss in time of
war When the critical qualities are CO.
hercnce ana ability to act AS units of a
trained and wcll-ordcred whole The
pac!hst reliance on a citizen: soldicrv
which VIII spring magically into the
breach in time Of need, he said was
oratorical buncombe."
between IN" speeches n quartz, from
Richmond College sang campus m.lo-
dies w. Douglas Gordon sang several
solos. answering unsclfshly to ins.stent
cncores.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

or me hrst month o: state wild.
prohibition in Virginia. the COLLECTIONS
or internal revenue for the Eastern
District Of Virginia, announced yestcr-
day by Collector Richard c. l.. Moncurc.
amounted To Il total of S6G19i5.j3. ONLY
a slight falling OFF as COMPARED with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02

- lieutenant Richard NJ McKouua. Of
the New York Police department. mis-
son. and ". T Connolly were visitors
at polio" Headquarters yesterday.
LieYtenant McKrnna is iu cnnr,.o Of
the pickpockct squad In New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
MUCH COMPLAINT Ar
t\TIOl- <'pI,n SySr.->,

mere was great complaint that the
~ stem ana not permit any one To know
bciof. coming to the CITY Hal what
nus taxes would be. and in fact after
coming forward to pay. each citizen
was forced 10 wait while his tax bin
was located in the files. Suggestions
OF Sup-Stat"ns TO divide this burden. ::
pan presented TO the Council some
tin" ago By Councilman Rogers and
rejected because of the opposition nf
Ivy treasurer Pace, and q plan to re-
Vn'r" IN" treasurer TO send postcard
notices /" each taxpayer informing
nm OF the amount and when due. 50
mat checks could be mailed. will lie
presented 10 tn" Council at an early
dat" m an effort 10 prevent a repcti-
ton Of the conditions OF The past Ton
lays ~ tho Office Of the Treasurer
"i the city Of Richmond is one Of the
most lucEatiN" fee Offices In Virginia.
and a. the treasurer is expected to
pr"Nid" ne deputies Oh the State side
out OF his fees. there has been much
complaint that q more adequate force
has not been provided
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
Thompson trunittcd.

L. H. Thompson. charged with in
voluntary rnanslauGhtcr. was acQuiIte.
yesterday In Police Court Thompson
automobile struck and seriously In
iured Il. T. Hall. who died Il few ,ia y
later In a hospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-02
LONG; LINE OF TAXPAYERS
WAITS FOR HOURS IN LOnRy

For the past several days there has
been a long line Of waiting taypay
"rS in the main lobby of the CITY Hail
~ times being so long that the SER
vices OF several policemen were re-
CURED /" keep the line straight Many
citi|cnS waited FOR hours and hundreds
gave up III despair and paid the
per cent penalty rather than waste
further time waiting on the slow SER
VIC" afforded while a few ovcrworIlcd
clerks hunted for citizens tax bills.
because IL did not appear to be gen
crafty known that state taxes could
b" paid on December / without tho
addition OF penalty for DELINQUENCY.
the waiting line was visibly reduced
yesterday. Al noon, the police officer
stationed in the doorway 10 preserve
order and keep the crowd in line. was
dismissed. Though the office remained
open long after its customary c!osjn,,
hour. {" o'clock. there were few who
ca lie" TO settle their accounts. At 80
clock only City Treasurer Pace ANA
ms deputies were present.
Ihc law prcscribcs that state taxes
may be PAID without penalty ION OF
before December