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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
Produce


The fruit market Is active and
steady Cherries are In light de-
mand. but thcte ia good demand for
peaches and the supply ~ am" u Np-
pies are coming In little more Tree
is and the market tx steady. Ihero
liz a arm tone IN the hutt"r aud ee =
deal az the recent advance 'hcos'
IL arm CahbaFcs arc lower ana IN
better supply. but potatoes ar" scarce
and higher California fruits are ac-
tive Poultry ~ active and steady.
Apple--New. .7512; bu-. $500
banana. - GOOD shipping stock.
ti25d? per bunch
perr- -nrled limss. So &c 10.
perrtes -Blackherrics 81 hu, buck
leberrlc. !3a2.5o hu. ~
California Fruits Plums. ~ 80 ~
s.T5 pears. s325T2So box; peaches,
st.2s box. grapes. S2.P 10 box
cheese Michigan hats, -l5ulSAc.
Now York. lie. domestic Swiss. 20 y
a0c: imported Swiss, 364 sic; brick
cream. issc. long horns i7c. daisies
Cherr,e.-sour. u75d2. sweet
Fresh Vegetables Green peppers.
s2eS crate Aoc basket. radtshes. sc
hers, SoIsoc doz. tomatoes. VI a Ia
per 2o-lb. basket. carrots Ace toz
lettuce. aoc dal bu head lettuce. s2.5o
green beans, g2Q22j bu watercress
% q 3oc dor green onions. l5u lhc
dor green corn, 81 90 ~ 275 bbl.
New Hopey---Fnncy white new, 8
q nc; amber. io@1lc III; extracted.
Msc 10.
Hsy--Detroit shippers are payinR
the following prices FOR bsled hay IN
othy. new, iit5oaiS: standard tl-T-
othy, 1880 ali; light mixod $3.50 20
II; No. 2 timothy. tltIlD; co. > mix
ed. tt2nts No. 2 mixed. ts1to; No.
wheat and o1t straw. SstOa7 ton
Lemons-ta y $50 per box
Limes-t11OTi 81 per 100
Melons 80 RoCkyfordz. standards.
f275dS crate; watetrmelons, $4,000
each
Orange. siT5d5.25 box.
Onions Southern. 1913 per 100 los.
SDanlsh. $3.50 box.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
Sock sount Over

John Rcck. o. years Odd. 40 a.
Milwaukee ave. wesl. charged with
q >criou. orcn-' oFa'n-t.a SIS year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
FOR sALE--REsORTs
MONEY TO LOAN
DRAINS


Highland Park, Mich. Aug II.
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS. Sealed
proposals VIII be received by the
Clerk OF the VillHge Of Highland
Park up 20 S o'clock. p. m. Eastern
standard time. OF Monday, the 2lst
day ~ august. 1915 for the con-
struction OF certain drains in Dawson
and DcquIndre avenues east or the
village limits. circular In shape and
constructed either OF reinforced con-
crete pipe or OF vitrined clay pipe.
Approximately ISIS n. OF s1-in.
drain and 1875 n 81 24-in. drain
Will be required. with manholes and
other appurtcnances.
The plans and specifications under
which Inc work h. 20 be done may lie
examined at the office OF the village
clerk aud copies Of the same may
be obtained hv making deposit y
Five Dollars which will be refunded
upon their return. in good Cond ton.
A certified check FOR n sum Ior
loss than FIVE per cent or the amount
~ the proposal VIII be required win
each proposal.
The right 90 reject any or all pro-
posRls. and she right 90 waive de-
fecta i'm proposals are reserved by
the village
r ". FORD.
Village clerk.
r G. FOSTER.
Superintendent ~
public Works.
HOAp AND DECKER.
Consulting Engineers.
Ann Artor. Michigan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
Personal

NOTICE-If any poor girl II In
trouble. needing advice. friendEhip
TAR sSlpM wTles OF T'i bt on 1917
Fort st w Salvation Army.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15

Britain contains $4,000 internec
German prisoners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
Sh00 an DOWN

6-room home. oak an. ia. fine condi-
ton. months old. ctteli"ut well
barn and chicken house. lot 3oNl'3,
81 SEQ s2i month
Gucrir- Bpb Dock Godfrey 60 cali NJ
Mar cad 1880 t1A FarWell bldg
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
nTsINEss OrponTT NITIEs

Al GROCERY STORE FOR sale cheap
II sold ne once. Doing = nice husi-
ness VIII take vacant property IN
exchange Apply 2Gl Grand River.
DOCTOR owing 70 IN health, leaving
town wants 20 sell practice immo-
diatelv. Including medical books,
drugs operating table. instrument
case surgical Instruments and Of
fee furniture. one Of the best Local
tons In tho city. Address box T.,
No Sc. Times.
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ron StLE-VNCANT Tors

FTORAGE furniture nearly new. bar.
gain price. sumner CO Mich 4 4th.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
ron Observation-Disclosures
SODA FOUNTAINS
STORE FIXTURES

any kind Of storc9 III so. see our
line OF show cases. counters. wall
cases. soda fountains. back bars,
etc. Quality and prices our sue
cess call Cadillac 4732 for sales
man. Detroit store Fixture Co. iG-
30 Catherine st. near Gratiot.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
ron stLE-tTTo ACCESSORIES
NICHOLAS CO.,

424 GRAND RIVER AVE.
Another cut on all accessories and
parts Look Non-sk iddrd tires
2oN2la. $3.50 plain Tires. 3eNa ?.
$3.50 u0u-skidd H2N:il, 81
plain tires. 2tNt. 81. uonl skidded
urcs. 3iNt. 9tl75 Remember. w
ar. the lowest price store on tires
and tubes ia the city. Come an!
look and got our prices on access
cries
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
S25 TAKES EQUITY

Large tract l'0N1Il r.. near Grand
Eiver-avc - minutes from city
hail Good high land Price s4oo.
Nearby land sells al twice ibis
price Balance easy Owner. boN
g. No &C. Times
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-15
S25 TAKES EQUITY

in four lots near Grand River-ave.
and RcdfuId, each lot 3iNl50 feet.
good location four abstracts,
rric" $500. or 500 a lot, S25 takes
equity. owner box r.. No. s.. Times
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
STANDARD OIL WAGES UP
Company Gives Third Raise TO EN-.
pioyes Of Baltimore Plant.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l.--Beginning to-
day. the Standard OIL Company will in
crease the pay Of the force at It's re-
hneries In Canton not less than 2M cents
an hour. Tho increases are graded to
meet the various kinds OF work the
employees perform. but Il 10 said that in
no Instance is the raise less than the
minimum. or 70 cents q day, as the COM
pany has been working under the eight
hour system for year. Every employe
at its local refinery In affected by the
increase. and a. the notice was posted
yesterday II came as q welcome Thanks
giving treat to the working force
This II The third time the company
has raised the pa Of Its employees with
IN the year. l.o increases amount to
about % per cent.
II Is said the company took this action
because Of the advance In the cost % the
necessaries. This had made II somewhat
dinicult even for the most economical of
the workers at the plant 70 keep up with
their living expenSes. However, the SUI
perintendent OF the local plant said the
company also recognised the faithful
ness Of Its working force. most OF whom
have been with the company for years.
and desired 70 sec them contented at
their tasks. This could be done in no
better way than to share with them the
prosperity OF the company's business
when IL comes.
He further said that the plant at Can
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Chief French Possessien.
Pondicherry In the chief French DOS.
session In India. Tt has an area of
J15 square miles and q population OF
about 10000,
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
D. 5. TAKES CHARGE
In SANTO DOMINGO
Navy Ready to Send More Ma
rines to Republic II
Necessary.

The Navy Department y prepared
to send additional marines to Santo
Domingo if there is sign of any seri-
Gus disturbance following the action
OF the United states Government in
nfoclaiming military rule and ap-
pointing an American military gov
Jernor In that island.
Threatened renewal OF revolution
10 accepted as the reason for extend
Ing to santo Domingo practically the
same method OF administration In
operation In Haiti.
Following the appointment OF the
military governor. whose name has
not been announced by the Navy De-
the present plan or customs receiver
ship In Santo Domingo by establish
Ing n police and financial protector
ate administered by American marine
officers.
In announcing the new move the
Navy Department issued a statement
briefly stating that Capt. II. 3. Knapp,
IN command In Santo Domingo, unser
instructions for Washington had pro-
claimed military government, issued
orders for the people to disarm and ar
ranged to pay salaries OF Government
"The great majority of the people
regard the proclamation with favor,
the announcement says. The Domini-
can trouble eliminating in this pro
tectorete dates from the overthrow
Jiminez by. General Arsis and the sub.
se9uent action o fthe United States In
refusing to recognize the new admin
istration.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

from the allies armies are obliged to
make q deposit OF $40 for expenses.
clothing. and subsistence Of return
ing each soldier. This done the new
division communicates with Consul
General Foster, at ottawa, Canada, to
erect the boys release II there, and
IL not the matter Ia turned over to
Consul General Skinner at London,
who makes application to the Brit
ish foreign Office for release OF the
soldier on the grounds of fraudulent
enlistment.
Charges that foreign military
agents have been recruiting Ameri-
no evidence OF this has been found.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

sLEEPINEss CAUSES SUICIDE
CHICAGO. Dec. 1.--Because he over
slept mornings and couldn't hold q Job,
william Van Noordwig shot himself
TO death today.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
POSTMASTER MAKES
MAIL EARLY" PLEA
Chance to Urge Washingtonians
to Expedite Christmas
Business.

Postmaster Merritt o. Chance will
mail tomorrow to householders in
Washington the first OF a series OF
three cards setting forth reasons
why the public should mail early
all Christmas parcels.
The postmaster has also prepared
q pamphlet on the subject which In
addition to assigning advantages
arising from mailing early. gives in
structions as to the proper method
in which to wrap bundles for mailing
and the manner IN which Christmas
stamps should the attached. Particu.
lar attention 10 called to the fact
that the placing OF Christmas stamps
on the address side OF a parcel makes
IL unavailable.
To assist the Washington public In
getting Christmas gifts to their des.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

tination In safe condition and on
time. the local postoffice has pre-.
pared a schedule for mailing from
tination on Saturday, December 23.
IL is as follows. California, the
West and Southwest, December 10;
Illinois, Iowa, and other States of
the Middle West, December 18; South.
snd srn States states Dssmssr PsSsmss s New New ronE ERE
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, In.
diana and Kentucky, December 10:
Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,
North Caroline, and South Carolina,
December en 19i Washington. December
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
BUREAU TO BRING
BACK MINOR SONS
State Department Organizes
Office to Locate Youths Who
Joined Allied Army.

Owing to pressure brought by pa.
rents of American youths for aid In
locating sons who have run away
from home to join the allies, the State
Department has organized a new divi'
sion Of the Diplomatic Bureau to OBJ
tain release OF minor soldiers.
The State Department has received
letters from anxious mothers OF 1000
minor sons who are said to have gone
to Europe to Join the allies. Many
regular State Department machinery,
but the work grew to an extent that
a new division, in charge of Frank A.
Bauksett and Miss Frances Marsh, has
been organised.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01


let myriad
n Now and right and the best
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
HOOK SAVES HIS LIFE
Catches Man a. He Tries to Jump to
HE Death.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. IA hook on
the side OF the wall OF the Frank
Hotel, Firth and Main streets, saved
Park, Kan, as he was trying to
plunge to death from the window
ledge OF the third floor or the build.
ing. Bowman's coat caught on the
hook after he had started to plunge
cued by means OF a, human rope at
the end OF which Patrolman J. III.
Elliott placed himself.
At police headquarters Bowman,
who had been drinking, said he had
become despondent because he had
spent all his money.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
PEACE OFFERS HARMFUL
Former Ambassador HerrIek TX,
presses His Views.

NEW YORK, Dec. Former Am
bassador to France Myron 7. Herrick
thinks II 10 obviously unwise and
harmful foN the United States at this
time to teriSer peace profrers TO Eu.
ropean belligerents-unless the beIlig.
erents have intimated their willing.
ness to receive such tenders. He so
expressed himself In a telegram from
Hot Springs, Va, today.
apparently there has been no
change In tho position taken by
France, England and Russia early in
the war" the former Ambassador de.
ciared. THAT position was that offers
fservices OF mediation by neutral
nations were not desired: that they
served only TO emberrass since they
must be finally declined. and there.
fore they were considered as unfriend.
ly acts. Until or unless there is some
intimation from the allied nations and
the central powers that the proffers
or our services would be favorabiy re-
ceived, IL 10 obviously unwise and
harmful to tender them"
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
$18, $50 and $3.50
Suits & O'Coats
$13.85

Suits OF all sorts OF high grade.
dependable fabrics, In the newest
and most approved designs and
colors. Latest style English. semi:
form-nttfnG. conservative and
pinch back" models. sizes - TO
3s for young mon and ~ TO " for
mem NJ for every figure.
Overcoats In rich. handsome fancy
mixtures. plaids. OSfords. novelty
mixtures and other smart effects:
correct styles In form-rttinG. semi
and loose backs. "Balmarue." con-
servative and pinch back" styles,
Sixes 30 to 70 for young men and
~ to ~ for older men.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
CYCLONE KILLS NEARLY 30C
Great Property Damage Caused at
PondIcherry, india.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The death OF
nearly 900 persons in a cyclone at
Pondicherry, India, is reported in a
Reuter- dispatch from Madras. The
storm caused great damage to pr ~
erty.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

ton was now working at capacity ~
eight-hour shifts practically the sntlre
twenty-four hours. He declared II 80
never been SO busy and rarely had 80
The sun., 1916-10-22
ACH BOY RECiTEs OCCASIONALLY
AT TEACHERS CONVENIENCE.
MANY DISTRACTIONS
FROM LESSON

TWON a ?. CLARK. Es1.
2Jp West 18th -, New York city.
MY DEAR MIR. CLARk -.
As you are probably aware, had the "p""tunuy Of ohser, ing au,t
closely the work Of - for the last two weeks, when 10 was
special student in your school in preparation for the examinations "
cry much impressed with the remarksbl, I'm. chsrirtcr Of the instrur
tun in your school a. well ~ he personal attention which the student
received from ~ and from all If The teachers
have had 4 good deal Of experience with different schools and ron
sder myself pretty well able Il size up the work done 81 that do M
want the matter To terminate without an expression Of my gratihcatoi
and obligation To you for the careful thorough and skinful instruction.
shall now know where 10 urn whenever any young man applies U
me for advice q such matters.
With best wishes, am. very truly yours.
The sun., 1916-10-22
STUDENTS MINDS WANDER Will
TEACHER L~IsTLESSI.y READS.

AUGUST lsth. 1916.
" ass Hws.~- .5ts Stree. SAa- York city.
DEAR MIR. CLARK
have hem wanting for somr time TO write ~ n to express IN
appreciation of ymr school. When first called ITO sec % ahout IN.
te1ng my sn N that he might he prepared for college. told ne that
Your school would do It's part " he would do his. {, M cry glad u I've
able q a that your school certainly fulhnrd cNcry promise. The at
tention which you personally gave and The interest that M look will
Always he very grateful tnr but you are 10 h" even more commended
for the excellent chOIc~ that you made IN the Instructors assigned 10
Your various departments and for their very est Efforts In behalf ~ the
different pupils.
am personally eatcd with tho result that IN v son has achieve ed a the
result OF his attendance ~ your school. hope that our efforts will
always meet with great success because you certainly deserve IL.
Very truly yours.
The sun., 1916-10-22
RESULTS OF
"wHOT.ESALE" EDUCATION.

MY DEAR MIR. CLARK VI"
have Just received a report from Princeton NJ my q heins sdm,.tAt
", the nj nrsty. and hasten In congratulate ~ M our surrssa
10 h work of four years tn me.
\ yea ago when you told me that you could prepare him for collage
IN ~ year admit VAS somewhat skeptical. since he has been With
were 20 tell me now that YOU could put a hoy through in a half ycaf
ould accept Your statement without question.
am 10 t. ~ able o "a that There Is me school In New York wbers
confidence that their time will re utilized To their advant.s, W"
son. l remain, NV" M
Yours sincerely.
The Washington times., 1916-07-08
BIG DAY PLANNED At
THE WINTHROP RANGE
Assistant Secretaries Vrooman
and Ingraham viii Attend
Rifles Celebration.
Assistant Secretary Carl vrooman or

Assistant Secretary Carl vrooman or
the Department OF Agriculture. and As
sistant Secretary OF War william M.
Ingraham are the principal figures at
the Winthrop rife range today, the oc-
casion being the Big Saturday" cele-
bration.
There will be a number Of motion pic
lures made for the purpose OF giving the
members OF the National rife Associa-
ton and the National Board for the
promotion OF Rife Practice new ma
terial with which to work at the various
meetings and rife ranges throughout
the country.
The winthrop range as II Is today
VIII become part Of the official records
OF the National Board for the Promotion
OF hihe Practice and as such. or course,
part OF the official records OF the
country. The motion pictures that are
to be made will be exhibited in every
section OF the country In the interest OF
the promotion Of rifle practice.
This Ia big day in another sense in
that two big rife matches are being
held. The first, an interdepartmenta 4
match open to teams of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture. There are fourteen
teams entered In this match. Inc sec
ond match 10 a regular interclub match
which Is shot every Saturday at the
In addition to this there will be lar
get5 open for the Qualification or marks
men and sharpshooters.
The Washington times., 1916-07-08
Cemetery Wall No Longer
Trysting Place for Guard

One OF the camp orders which caused
much sorrow among the men was the
following. which was issued last even
ing:
ENLISTED men will be informed by
their organization commanders that
they are prohibited from sitting on the
cemetery wall. or climbing over the
cemetery wall. or lying on the grass In
the cemetery"
Heretofore, the cemetery wall. which
runs the entire length OF the camp
Just outside the limits. has proved a IA
vorite point OF vantage for the militia
men. who have been used to sitting In
groups on top Of the wall.
During the guard mounting ceremony.
especially, was the wall a popular place
to witness the drill. The men would 20
before the ceremony began. and. lifting
their sweethearts to the top OF the
wall, would leap UP beside them.
The Washington times., 1916-07-08
Next Move in Litigation viii Be
Filing Of Answer by the
Executors.
LEGAL BATTLE FORECAST
American Security and Trust
Company the Defendant Un-
der Rules of Law.

The Mclean will case. inauEurated
yesterday by the filing Of a caveat by
Edward B. Mclean. only son of the
not be tried before October, and per-
haps nor until early next year.
The District Supreme Court Is hold
Ing only recess sessions now. with
one Justice hearing all cases, and the
work necessarily is confined to emer-
gency litigation.
Justices will be available, and efforts
will contest on the probate calendar.
Must Answer Caveat.
The next move In what Is expected to
be one Of the greatest legal battles
fought in the District will be the filing
OF an answer to the caveat OF Mr.. Nc
Lean by the executors OF the will. the
American Security and Trust Company.
Upon this being, filed. the caveator.
company, will frame issues on which
the case will come to trial. This COM
pleted. the case will be ready for trial
before the presiding Justice In Criminal
Court No. 2. the division where all con-
tested Will cases are heard.
The rules OF the probate division OF
the District Supreme Court hold that
tho caveator must take all steps In the
advancement to actual trial OF the
case he brings. The regulations pro-
vide that he shall furnish TO all heirs
at law and next OF kin of the testator,
whose will Is attacked, copies OF all
publications incident to the litigation.
While the law gives the executor Of
an estate the power TO employ counsel
to defend the validity OF the will. this
point is not accorded any contestant.
in the actual trial, the court designates
the caveator the plaintiff in the suit.
and the caveatee, which In the Mclean
will will be the American Security
and Trust Company. the defendant.
Appraisment Not Finished.
r. E. Peterson. In charge OF the court
appraisers attached to the Register OF
Wills office. has not yet completed the
appraisement Of the Mclean will. Most
Of the holdings Of the deceased In WASH
ington, consisting of valuable real es-
tate and corporation and bank stocks.
have been appraised.
The mining properties in Illinois and
the newspaper property in Cincinnati.
Ohio, however, have not yet beer
valued.
The Washington times., 1916-07-08
Third Regiment to Aid
Separate Battalion Men

As the result Of an order issued this
morning. the Sanitary Corps, attached
TO the Third Infantry Of the District
National Guard, will look after the ar
rangements for the sanitation Of the re-
cruits for the First Separate Battalion.
The order states that sanitary officers
OF the Third Regiment will I'm addition
to their present duties. supervise sani-
tary requirements of the First Separate
battalion. and form such sanitary de-
tails In that camp as may be necessary"
The first Separate Battalion has .
sanitary corps attached. but this corps
travels with them, and is now en- route TO
Bisbee with the rest OF the battalion.
This leaves the recruits. who have form
ed camp and are drilling in expecta-
ton OF Joining their battalion, with no
sanitary troop.
The order given out this morning will
provide such a troop. A detail from the
regimental hospital probably will put
up tent at the camp Of the First
until all arrangements are completed.
The Washington times., 1916-07-08
WILSON MEN SEEK TO
CONC|L|ATE TAMMANY'
Even Offer Of Gotham Postmas-
tership Fails 20 Make Tiger
Purr.

How to piacate Tammany II ~ Of
the large political problems before the
Wilson Administration. According to
Information here. Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo on his visit to New
York this week tried to do 1t and got
nowhere.
Tammany is protesting loyalty to the
Democratic presidential ticket this
year but the Administration politicians
are not sure about II.
Secretary McAdoo had a conference
IN New York with National Chairman
vance Mccormick and Democratic
object was to find way to appease
Tammany.
Postmastership Q Bait.
The offer OF the postmastership Of
New York has been made to Tammany,
but the leaders don't want IL. State
Chairman Harris has been asked to
visit Washington to straighten out the
tangle. While he has not come, he may
1t is expected that a postmaster for
New York will be named soon, but who
he will be is not yet disclosed.
Senatorship Tangle.
The Senatorship in New York is also
causing trouble. Several candidates are
out for or are mentioned for the place,
including Samuel Untermyer, William
F. McCombs. Congressman Fitzgerald,
former Governor Qlynn. and William
Church Osborn. Efforts have been
made to get Robert F. Wagner to run,
but he doesn't care to do so.