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The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
HELLO" GIRLS
HAVE MAGAZINE
ALL THEIR OWN

The fr-- copy % the Michigan
Belle the orncial organ OF the young
women employed in the Detroi, ex.
changes OF the Michigan State TeIe-
phone Co. - OF the press, and
promises 20 be a bright, newsy little
monthly me Michigan Belle Is
printed exclusively for the young
women - written. illustrated and
edited - them Ia devoted 10 their
activities, personalities and inter.
-s's, and is Issued with the approval
ard cooperation Of the company
Mrs Nina Humphrey varnum Ii the
editor
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
RACES AND
RUM BROKE
UP FAMILY
,contipued from Page ope,


lived together only seven months
after their marriage -st year.
His wlfe's girl friends were OBJ
jected to by Thomas Porter Mrs
Ida A. Porter declared in seeking a
divorce Porter lacked domestic
adaptibility In general according 20
his wife. for ~ liked 20 loll about
their home in h's enderciofhes and
Immediately go. 'r,o his stocking
feet when ne came home from work.
Il protested az FIRST hut IL didn L
do any good. so I s2s, tried 70 get
used To H." she said.
He would never take nc out
either told him That X sat
around the house for six nights a
week, Re ought 20 take ne our 20
least one night lie said IL would
hurt his health"
Working 10 make up for the f.
Irregularities OF her husband. Mrs
Porter declared thar she e'rced the
money for their household furniture.
paid a $50 doctors bin she had IN,
CURED. and vas forced back 20 work
a month before she should have
gone after serious operation She
got her decree.
Dessa and George Naldrett lived
together only six weeks. She told
Judge Codd with tears in her eyes
that he had left her 70 eo 20 work
in Sturgis. Mich. as & hotel clerk.
and refused 70 let her JOIN him
there. Judge COdd gave her = de-
cree.
Judge Colds court was SLED with
persons seeking the severance OF
their marriage bonds. As the first
cases were called TO trial the women
who took the witness stand failed
10 make themselves Ard. most 81
them showing a reticence 20 tel OF
the wrongs they had suffered Judge
Codd made a perenp;oTy order 10
all the prospective Divorces.
Any witness who talks so low
that | can't hear her be said. will
have 10 retire from The witness
stand and make way for another
case until she RECEIVERS her voice"
The order had al immediate e.
feet.
Charles Moore. the only E0Reek-
ing divorce, gave an az. Of
xantippe-hke shrewishnessy "a The
part OF his wife. Moore IL 4 Hard
handed laborer. who works IN a
coal yard. but the recital OF his
wrongs TO Judge Codd almost caused
him 10 break down.
Il made sl3 a week and had to
give her all OF Il, but 30 cents" be
said But she wouldn't buy
clothes for me or ny eisht-year-old
boy. kept out 50 a week. and
after that she made trouble all the
time"
"She told me about Charley" said
woman witness for Moore. He
doesn't drink. smoke or chew. che
said. but he only gives me $3.50
week. I'd Ike to know what he
does with the other 80 cents"
Judge Good gave him a decree
and said that he would prevent the
woman from remarrying * Moore
wished II, but Moore wasn't par
ticular whether she wed again Q,
not.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
NEED FUNDS FOR
FRESH-AIR HOME

An appeal is being made 10 the
public for contributions towards the
maintenance Of Bay Court homo.
Lake 81. Clair. near New Baltimore.
where. under the supervision OF the
Associated Charities. needy. over
worked mothers and their children
are provided with two weeks rest,
care and recreation.
The home was given for the pur.
pose by Mrs. Tracy McGregor. II
was originally erected for a summer
hotel. and f. admirably suited TO
the requirements TO which II has
been adapted. Nurses and expe-
rienced helpers are provided for the
care OF the mothers and children
Hundreds OF mothers ans little ones
whose lives are spent IN congested
tenements, and who would never
know the delights o, pure air and
nourishing food. in happy, pleasant
surroundings. were n not for place
Ike Bay Court, have been cared for
there. free o. charge.
Last year s4.12o.li was required
to keep Bay Court open during the
summer, and great deal more will
be required this year because OF the
increased cost Of living
Contributions MAJ ~ sent % p. /.
Klingensmlth. treasurer. Ford Motor
Car Co. or TO any member OF the
following committee: Miss Claire
Sanders. Mrs. r. 2. Jackson. Mrs
Worth Ross. Mrs. Stephen Wlris.
Mrs. Harold NJ Shepherd. Miss
Helen r. JOY, Miss Ruth Woodruff.
George T. Hendrie. Stevens r. Ma
son. Or Homer Stafford, Stanley Ste
vcns. DR.. Wesley NJ. Taylor and
James T Whitehead.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

WHiTEsBURG. Ky. July 2i.--At
Kons has been loaded for shipping
a single poplar tree that contained
1855 feet % Hrst grade lumber and
over 5000 feet Of other grades. II
vas cut from the Sam Wright farm
on the river above Kona and on the
face - the Pine mountain A lum.
Der company paid 1890 u for the
tree o. b. KOna.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
BRITISH RETAKE
LOST GROUND:
FRENCH HOLD


German patrol attempting 70 reach
the French lines was surprised and
routed AZ the oayonet point BE
tween scissors and Rheims French
patrols which penetrated into Ger
man.held territory were successful
In a grenade attack on German
trench. emptyinE II OF the enemy.
Heavy artillery actions were re-
ported in the Chattancourt and
Fieury regions
In the vosges the Germans are
violently bombanding the French
positions North OF Wisenoach, the
French lines vigorously repulsed a
strong German attack
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
TO SUE COUNTY
FOR YEARS PAY

Probate Judge Edward Command
Friday morning. appointed Allister
Cochrane guardian FOR his brother.
Douglas Cochranc. formerly a court
reporter tor Judge Van Zlle and
now an inmate % Eio'se Allls'er
Cochraue 81 a reporter for congress
II IL understood that the appoint
ment Of guardian 10 preliminary n
the starting OF suit against tho
county 10 recover years pay.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
WOMAN ADMITS
FALSE STORY SENT
MAN TO PRISON

KALAMAZOO. Mich. July I'll
Sheriff Ralph Chapman will soon
forward 10 the officials OF Jackson
prison the written statement OF
Clara Harris. In which she declares
she lied In order 10 secure the con
yiction Of Mel Davis. who In now
serving time In Jackson prison. Da-
Wis was convicted OF serious
charge. AT the request OF Sheriff
Chapman she signed a statement ad-
hitting that what she testified 10
was untrue. IL II probable that the
case WI bo put before the pardon
board.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
MEXICANS
PICK MEN TO
TALK PEACE
Coatinped from PAGE o..J

orahle 10 both countries may be
reached. II the United States &C
cep,s this suggestion recommends
ZION is made tina, commissioners D.
appointed
The Mexican government consid.
ars this method the most satisfac-
tory way N watch 70 reach a solu-
-loa. and hopes the United States
government Will state whether the
idea i acceptable so that II may i'm
metiately be put into force and this
government may forward the names
- us representatives..
Assuring. your excellency, etc.
&C. AGCIL.AR."
e 81 expected The commissioners
VIII meet armed With The opinion
Of their respective military COM
luauters regarding the right time
for AZ withdrawal of ths American
troops from Mexico The military
authorities also will undoubtedly be
asked for advice or the details OF
any pi3s FOR the reciprocal crossing
Il the Border
Regarding the investigation OF the
causes and origin Of the Mexican
border raids, II ia believed the
American commits toners will be
provided With much information ob-
aimed ny federal agents who have
been working on that problem for
some months past.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
Pron,. Ar. lara.

The report for m efrs' six months
business % the Stewart Warner
speedometer corporation. shows a
net profit % N,275.000. large in.
crease over the same period last
year
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21
Ubly Boy orours

UBLY Mich. July 2l.-Thoras
Cezeski, aged 10, lost his life while
In swimming In gravel pi' near
here Thursday Afternoon His bod,
was found three hours later IN about
two feet OF water.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

British coal production last year
amounted TO $4,000. 600 tons, OF
which 43,50o.00o tons was exported
q 600 900 going TO allies and II.
600 600 10 neutrals.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

The White Star line steamer Wan
keta will not make the upbound trip
TO the Flats. Friday. until Z O'Clock
D. m. the afternoon trip a. 4 o'clock
having been postponed owing to a
picnic at Sugar island. which requlr.
ed the facilities OF the City OF To
ledo and wauketa to care for a
crowd OF 1900.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

Henry Clay served a. speaker OF
the house OF representatives longer
than any other person.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

WASHINGTON. July ?l.-From
indications az both the state depart.
ment and The Mexican embassy to-
dav j. T. believed this government
viIl make public in a few days a
reply 70 CarranEa's note suggesting
a MexicAn-American commission
The last conference between Act.
Ing Secretary Of State Polk. Ms1t
can Ambassador Arredondo. and
American Ambassador Fletcher
brought he negotiators very close
70 an agreement and the state de
partuent is now waiting 70 hear
how Arredoudo's report was re-
ceived al Mexico City before making
public statement
The commission principle has
been accepted by this government.
= j. understood but there have re-
malned details OF the method OF
choosing the members. the extent OF
their powers and the scope Of dis.
cussioa still 70 Do worked out.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

The moons surface contains about
1855 coo square miles, or nearly
four times the area OF Europe.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-21

Ills friends are urging him TO BE-
a candidate for the Republican nom.
nation for prosecuting attorney. In
the special election last year he
polled 1900 votes, although he was
not candidate. and his name did
not appear on the ballot.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
AT THE ORPHEUNI.

Final performances will be given
at the Orpheum today Of the vaude-
Vile bill consisting Of five pleasing
acts. Frank Stafford and company.
"A Hunters Game. with special
scenery. trained dogs and whistling
specialties Freeman and Durham
present new songs. sung i'm a pleas
Ing manner. Sorority Girls" a
miniature musical comedy with
plenty OF fun, Pauline Saxson, &c
centric Coincidence. and Cummins
and Seaham. acrobats. complete the
bill.
Beginning Thursday Will be seen
for the first time here The Cabaret
Girl. a musical comedy tabloid full
Of laughs and musical numbers. The
piece is by Thomas J. Gray, the
well-knOwn author OF vaudeville
acts. There are many new melodies
and Harry Anger. Madalon Lehr
and Frank Morgan play the prin-
ciPal roles. supported by 20 capable
delineators OF mirth and melody.
The Cabaret Girl" possesses enough
comedy TO prevent the piece from
resembling a series Of specialties.
but it is. however. the musical num-
hers that are the principal attrac-
tons
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
At THE LASALLE.

He Fell in Love With His Wife,
a picture story taken from, the well
known novel by f. p. Roe. featuring
Florence Rockwell in the leading
role. will be seen at the LaSalle to-
day. Miss Rockwell is a we'll known
player for the screen and in this
domestic drama is given an excel
lent opportunity. The picture gives
a pleasing Installation of an old
story which contains a situation that
has been overlooked in the mad
rush for something new in the line
of picture stories. The play has
been dressed in a modern style. but
the story is one that is suitable for
any period.
On Thursday, Kitty Gordon, the
famous beauty of the operate and
vaudeville stage. will be seen in a
new society drama. AS in a Look
ing Glass" In this story, which
deals with diplomatic intrigue at
Washington. ID. c., Miss Gordon has
role that gives her exceptional op-
portunities to display her emotional
dramatic gifts. In addition the ex-
igencies of the plot give the star
full scope as TO costume. with the
result that she appears l. the most
marvellous array of gowns and hats
ever seen in a film production.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22

by Mr.. Hover 10 the preparation Of
a power curve chart so that IL might
be shown on the screen in man
ner calculated 20 interest and i'm
press the average man.
When this part OF his lecture is
reached there appears on the screen
a square frame, up one side Of which
various degrees OF horse power are
indicated by numerals; along the
bottom OF the frame are numerals
indicating the number Of revolutions
per minute. and the frame itself is
charted. While Mr. Hover is talk
ing a small mark appears at the
lower left hand corner Of the anil
mated chart and as he proceeds
with his explanation OF power de-
velopment in the knight motor, the
mark becomes a small line and
slowly winds it's way upward and
across the screen.
Thus Mr.. Hover with the aid of
the motion picture. is able 10 give
what is declared TO be the most vivid
description Of the power curve ever
developed"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
AT THE AUDITORIUM

Theda Bara, the clever French
player, is appearing at the Audi
forum today in a six reel picture
called Cold and the Woman" tell
ing "a sensational story Of a beauti-
ful woman who longs for wealth and
its attendant luxuries and who stops
at nothing TO obtain it. wrecking
homes and hearts. The Selig-Trib-
une of current events with many in
teresting pictures Of United Soldiers
on the border of Mexico, is also
being shown.
Tomorrow Nine. PetrOva, the tai
ented dramatic star who stands at
the head of her profession in the
artistic delineation OF distinctive
types upon the screen. will be seen
IN The Soul Market a Metro fea-
ture picture produced in five grip
ping acts In addition TO Nine.
Petrova. there are half a score of
noted stage and screen artists ap-
pearing in this feature. including
Arthur Hoops. Wilmuth Merkyl.
Gypsy O'Brien. Evelyn Brent. Fritz
de Lint. F'raunie Fraunholz. Charles
Mack. Cora Milholland. AL Thomas
and Grace Florence.
Life behind the scenes at a prom
inent Broadway theater is shown
IN this sensational production. and
many well-known places along the
great white way were used TO oh
tain the real settings for the story.
Nine. Petrova was never seen 10
better advantage. for the role she
assumes Is typical Petrova part.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
his MAJESTY BUNKER BEAN"

Ills Majesty Bunker Bean"
new comedy. will be the attraction
at the Oliver opera house for one
performance on Thursday evening.
March 30. coming here direct from
sensatiOnally successful engage
ment Of six months at the COrt thea
ter. Chicago. with Taylor Holmes as
the star and the original company
intact, in his support. The comedy
is by Lee Wilson DOdd and is based
on the stories of the same name
by Harry Leon Wilson, which ran
as serial a short time ago in the
Saturday Evening Post. Mr.. Holmes.
the young comedian who is being
starred by Joseph Brooks. will be
seen in the title role, Bunker Bean.
The play is described as a pleas
ing mixture OF light comedy and
serious drama, with almost a sus-
piciOn Of the tragic. The action re-
wolves around a period in the life of
Bunker Bean, a serious-minded
young stenographer who gains un-
expected self-reliance and strength
through a belief that he is the rein
carnation not only OF Napoleon
Bonaparte. but also of Ram-Tah,
a powerful Egyptian king Of ancient
times. The newly found confidence
in himself transforms Bunker into
an energetic business man, so sure
Of himself that success follows him
in business. and with the assist
ance of his sweetheart, in love The
four acts all have 10 do with Bunker
during his state of transition. And
there is the moral: AS a man
thinketh."
The dramatist has preserved the
characters so clearly drawn in the
original work by Mr.. Wilson. There
is Pops" the financial power, and
his daughter. the "E'lapper." who
marries Bunker willy-nilly; there is
the Demon" grandmother. and the
Big Sister" and her lazy young
brother, The Waster," and The
Greatest Left Handed Pitcher the
World Has Ever Known" also 9TH
ers who Will be familiar to those
who have read the original story.
and just as interesting TO those who
have not.
The company. Of which the Chi
cago Tribune said "A cast so ad-
mirable that one is tempted to call
IL perfect" includes Charles Able.
Florence Shirley. Robert Kelly. Jack
DevereauX, Lillian Lawrence. Wal
ter NJ. Sherwin. Marion Kerby. Clara
Louise MOores. Harry G. Powers,
Horace Mitchell. Grace Peters John
Hogan, Bedford Forrest. Annette
Westbay and George g. Lyman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
DENY GERMANY TOLD
u. S. TO SEEK PEACE
state Department Says stories 90
That Eject Are Without
Foundation.

WASHINGTON. March 22.-The
state department late Tuesday took
cOgnizance OF a published report
that Germany had intimated TO the
United States that the time was ripe
for the American government, as
the largest neutral nation, 10 begin
peace negotiations. and that Chan
cellor Bethmann- Hollweg had irti-
mated TO Ambassador Gerard that
his proposed vacation was inOpDor-
tune. by authorizing a fiat denial
of the story. Department officials
declared that they had no advices
whatever 10 warrant such state
ments. 10 is known that the Amer
lean ambassadors abroad report reg
ularly for the information Of Prest
Wilson on the status Of peace pros
poets. and that the latest advices in
dictate that each belligerent still is
willing 70 make peace on its own
terms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
THEATERS


For the first time in its history OF
half-year seasons i'm New York and
Chicago. the New York Winter Gar
denis production. Maid in Amer
lea" will be seen at the oliver thea
ter this afternoon ard night.
Maid in America" il is prom
Used. viii be locally presented with
every minute detail Of scenic and
costume display that obtained dur
ing its half-year stay at the Winter
Garden. and the company VII be
headed by the Winter Garden IA
vorite. Florence Moore. acknOwl-
edged by many able critics as the
worlds greatest coincidence.
Maid in America" is judged by a
majority OF auditors familiar with
the Winter Garden revues as the
largest and loveliest OF the series.
II is brimful Of spectacular fea-
lures. ringing melody. beautiful
women. spirited comedy. and its u
scenes take the audience in bewild-
ering fancy 10 all the current the
atric events OF the hour. The pro-
gram announces 80 popular song
numbers. several ballet features. in
Vulnerable chorus marches. tableauX
galore and half a dozen electrical
spectacles. All the reigning plays
OF the day are shown in abridgment,
and Miss Moore and her score Of
associate players mimic all the the
atric stars just now twinkling in
the gay white way Of the metrop-
oils.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
What Thin Folks Should
Do To Gain Weight
Good Advice For Thin, UndeveIOped
Men and Women.


Thousands of people suffer from
excessive thinness. weak nerves and
feeble stomachs who, having tried
advertised flesh-makers, od-fads.
physical culture stunts and rub-on
creams, resign themselves To lifelong
skinniness and think nothing will
make them fat. Yet their case is not
hopeless. a recently discovered com
binaIOn OF assimilative AGENTS has
made fat grow after years OF thinness
and II is also unequaned Judging
from reports. for repairing the waste
of sickness or faulty digestion ard
Tor strengthening the nerves This
remarkable preparation is called Sar-
2oL Six Strengthening. fat-prOduc-
ing aSsimilative elements Of acknoWI !
edged merit have been combined in
this preparation, which is endorsed
aud used by prominent people every
where. IL is absolutely harmless. in
expensive and efficient
a few weeks systematic use Of Sar-
sol should go far 20 produce flesh
and strength by correcting faults of
digestion and by supplying nOurish-
ing fats TO the blood. II not. every
druggist who sells IL is authorized to
return the purchase price. Increased
nOurishment is obtained from the
food eaten, and the additional fats
that thin people need are thus pro-
Nided. WettiCk's Original Cut Rate
Medicine Store and other leading
druggists supply Sargol and say there
is a large demand for il.
While this new preparation has
from reports given splendid results
as a nerve-tOnic and vitaliZer. its use
is not recommended to nervous peo-
lie unless they wish 10 gain at least
ten pounds OF flesh-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
Eminent Physicians Failed
In kidney Trouble

wish to inform YOU OF the great
benefit i have derived from the use
% swamp Root i had been a suf-
terer for more than three years from
Kidney and Liver trouble and was al
mcst constantly treated by the most
eminent physicians. who could only
give me temporary relief could
hardly get from one room 10 the 9TH
20 without help. and had been in bed
i've days when I began the use Of
swamp Root. Inside of twenty-four
ours j could see some benefit. T
ontinued to use swamp Root until
] had used two bottles when I really
.elt that nay ola trouble was COM
pletely cured; and 1 am positive that
any person suffering with kidney or
liver trouble can be cured By the use
10 this preparation. I am so years Of
80 and ina good health II has been
.ourteen years since I had this trou-
he and i do not know how 10 ex-
Press myself as strongly as desire in
favor CT Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root.
g am sure mat IL saved my life. and
hat my health is due To this remedy.
{ heartily recommend IL 10 every suf-
ferer o. kidney trouble
Yours truly.
= =. TAYLOR
Gainesville. Ga.
state OF Georgia
Hall County
Personally came 5. r. TAYLOR. TO
me personally known and who on
lath saws the facts stated ON the on
posite page are true.
sworn 20 and subscribed before me
his 23rd dav OF Januray 1915.
G. l.. SMITH. Notary Public.
Hall Co. Ca
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22

% shows that ] stand il real we'll 7
took the Compound when my zen
ear old daughter came and IL helped
me a lot. / have also had my Oldest
girl take IL and IL did her lots of
GOOD I keep 70 in the house all the
time and recommend it"-Mrs be
Witt Sincebaugh, West Dandy. " Y
s5leeplessness, nervousness. irrit8-
bility. oackache. headaches. dragging
sensations. all point 10 female de-
rangementS which may be overcome
by Lydia r.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
This famous remedy the medicinal
ingredients Of which are deriV ed
from native roots and herbs mas for
forty years proved 10 be a most valu-
able tonic and invigoratOr Of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
hear willing testimony 20 the Won
derful virtue " Lydia r. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
Letter 60
DIR. kilmcr a Co.
BinEhamton, y. \.

IfrOvC Mhat ~Wanlp-Itoot III DO
For You.
send ten cents 20 Or. kilmer a Co,
Iyinghamton. y. ". for a sample size
Iottle III will convince anyone. You
AUl also receive a booklet Of valua-
hIe information. telling about the
Kidneys ard bladder. When writing
re sure. and mention the south Bend
\.sv-s-T,ines. Regular fiftv-Cvnt and
me dollar size bottles for sale at an
drug stOres.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-22
At TIE COLONIAL

Her AtOnement,' a five reel Ma
jestic crook drama, featuring Lillian
Virgins. will be shown at the Col
onial today. Two society crooks sue
coed in getting the fortune of a
young man of good reputation. He
goes west, and is followed by the
girl member of the crook band, who
is in love with him. His sweetheart
in the east thinks that he has de-
serted her and marries another man.
who proves 10 be the leader of the
band Of crooks who had ruined her
lover. After a, series Of coincidents
everything turns out satisfactorily.