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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
GERMANS PRE-
PAIRING FOR COUN-
TER THRUST
Continued from Page One)

by General Haig all the more sat.
isfactory, but 1t likewise gave no
tice TO military experts here that
the Germans. feeling the menace
In the British encircling movement
from Pozieres westward and east
ward from Hill 14l. south of Thiep-
val. would attempt its checking with
every resource OF men and guns at
their command.
In their new positions at Pozieres,
the British are only trifle over six
miles from Bapaume, the immediate
objective Of their drive. At one
point. at least, they have penetrated
the third line OF the German front.
IL they can press the intervening
six miles to Bapaume a German re-
tirement along front or 15 or 70
miles Is almost inevitable. From
Pozieres on TO Bapaume the country
is fairly flat. with none of the ridges
which dot the territory just south
of Thiepval, except one knoll known
as Hill l60. None of the, official
statements shed any light on
whether this position, lying north
west OF Pozieres, is traversed by the
two strong trenches which Haig re-
ported having been stormed and
captured.
emily there was lull in
the infantry attacks along the Brit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

about the prospects for Thursday
all day Thursday-was not consol-
ing TO persons who went TO bed
warm and arose only slightly re.
freshed
II will be partly cloudy and con-
tinued warm" said Mr. Conger. with
the ever-cheerful note that domi-
mates his voice. rain or shine. He
always is optimistic about the
weather. no matter how badly mis-
behaved II is.
Mr. Conger Is holding out no
hopes as 10 an early cessation OF
the hot spell. Those showers that
have threatened relief for several
days may or may not arrive.
The record OF fatalities from the
heat since July IL, still stands at
30. rhe latest prostration reported
Is that OF Mary Ling, aged IL. of
No. "a Utes-st., who was overcome,
Thursday morning. in a Baker-st.
car. at Eighteenth and Baker-sts.
she was revived In the city receiY'
ing hospital.
Other prostrations. none of which
resulted seriously. included Mrs.
Catherine Smith. AZ, No. 80 Sproa;.
St: William Miller, 10. OF Eloise /;
Steve Setorsky. %, No. 767 Twenty
third-st.
Detroiters passed through another
warm night Thursday. Altogether
though the temperature failed 10
reach the high mark Of the season
1t was the warmest day OF the hot
wave, the average temperature be
ing above 81 degrees. The thermom,
eter reached the high point of go
and lowered around 80 until p. m
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
State Board Recon-
mends Institution
Be Closed
BUILDING REEKS
WITH FILTH
Inmates Bathed But
Once a Month, Sum-
mer and Winter

FREMONT. Mich. June al
ID Severe arraignment of condition In
the Newaygo county inflrmary To-
Gated out side this village is con
tanned i'm report OF the ytate board
OF corrections and charities, which
recommends that unless immediate
action is taken toward the erection
OF a new nflrmary building, the in
stitution be closed.
Insanitary condit'crs, vcrmin, lack
OF bathing facilities and fire pro
lection are among the charges con
tanned in the report. which follows:
on June 81. 1916. the hoard Of
Corrections and Charities made an
Inspection 81 the County lntrmary
OF Newaygo county. located imucdi-
Rteiy outside of the village OF FREE
mont This Institution has been IN
der the close orscrv alton ~ this
board since 1909. and at no tim"
during that period have conditions
even approached being satisfactory.
In 1909. upon the recommendation
OF this board tho question Of Issuing
bonds for the erection ~ new IN
Urinary was voted down by the cleo
tors OF the county. and the result
was adverse TO the Issuance or tho
bonds
In 1919 the proposition Of bonding
for this needed Improvement was
again submitted 10 the electors with
In both ~ these elections there
was combined with the proposition
relative 10 the inhrmary. the sslec-
ton OF county seat. An analysis
OF the vote cast at the last election
Indicates that both the innrmary
proposition and the Jail or county
al -
favorable vote in the townships near
white Cloud, the proposed county
seat. and an adverse vote near Ere
mont. a rival ot white cloud for this
distinction. Thus rho need Of "A new
inrrmary was Loaf sight OF In IN"
political SquRhble relative to IN"
county seat That this board fore
saw this result Is indicated ny the
fact that prior to the election a sug-
gestion was made that the two -
sues no submitted separately. instead
OF together. We feel convinced that
there IL little use IN submitting the
proposition unless II Is put forth "a
an Independent issue.
An inspection Of tho inlrmary dis
closed what IL probably the most de-
piorable condition TO be found in any
Institution. either public or private.
within the state OF Michigan. The
building IL dilapidated old farm
century in age. anf appears not 70
have been painted for almost that
period. The walls and ceilings are
hlthy. and in many places the plas-
ter il completely on or the wall. The
noor- are rotten and full OF holcE.
What llttle plumbing there IL in The
building IL inadequate ana irsani-
tary TO the last degree. The sewer
age empties into n cesRpool located
about three rods from the house, and
the eesspool "mpties on the ground
only Few feet away The stencil
in the building Is revolving and
nau-eating The beds and bedding.
the cracked walls. and the rotten
floors give every indication Of hoing
covered with vermin ~ every vari-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
wHIskEY KILLED HIM.

And II will ruin or kill any man
that keeps drinking 1t. Do you want
10 get rid OF the drink habit can
help you. was. a victim of drink
and was absolutely and permanently
cured by an effective. reliable home
remedy; the formula and rights I
purchased and made within the reach
OF every human being burdened with
the curse OF drink. 1t causes no sick
ness or remaining away from work
or business. II also builds up and
strengthens and tones the system. IL
completely removes all craving. de-
sire or taste for. or need for stimu-
lants OF any kind. All alcoholic po!-
SON is at once eliminated. No mat
ter whether you are periodical,
moderate or occasional drinker or
habitual drunkard I can save you. IL
you have a friend who drinks write
me. No one who appeals to me will
be overlooked or neglected. All cor
respondence confidential. l can refer
you TO hundreds of people right in
Chicago. IL you honestly desire to
be forever free from the curse vi
drink here In an opportunity YOU
should not overlook. Address j. IL
Francis, sos South Dearborn-st.. Ch.-
cago. Ill.--Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
SAYS FLY
is CARRIER
OF SCOURGE


filterable micro-organism," says Dr..
rempster in his summary. which
continues:
This micro-organism has been
grown on artificial culture and Ia Wis
ible under the higher powers OF the
microscope II Is to he found con-
stantly In the central nervous organs
and upon the mucous membrane or
the nose and throat and intestines
of those afflicted with the disease
ism difficult OF detection by the or
binary Meteorological tests Healthy
persons may become carriers.
The virus as said. enters the body
tho nose and throat. multiplies, then
finds it's way to the brain and cord
by way OF tho lymphatics which con-
meet the upper nasal membrane with
the interior OF the skull. Being con-
tanned in the secretions OF the upper
respiratory tract. II In easily dis
tributed by coughing or sneexinE The
micro organism will stand for q long
time high temperature. complete dry
ing or the action OF weak chemicals.
II IL. however, readily destroyed by
exposure TO bright sunlight Accord
in< 10 present knowledge insects are
not agents in the spread OF tnfantile
paralysis. though the domestic ny.
the virus and become an infective
agent for period OF two days.
II has BEEN found that epidemfcs
Of infantile paralysis extend from
place 90 place following the routes OF
ordinary travel. Not all epidemlcs
OF infantile paralysis are equally Sc
we're Great variations have been
known To occur In both number OF
cases and the death rate.
Young children are as a rule more
susceptible to infantile paralysis than
older ones Not all children are sus-
ccptible; nor can II be stated posi-
lively that any age Is exempt
The disease may cause no paralysis
whatever. or paralysis that 10 so
slight as To pass unnottced. The light
or abortive cases indicate a greater
susceptibility than has hitherto been
recognized.
The period OF Incubation varies
from two days TO two weeks. The
nasal period does not exceed about
eight days. The period OF communal
cation IL during the early and acute
stage. Animal experimentation has
shown that recovery from one attack
~ protection from subsequent inocu-
latkon. The blood from persons who
have recovered from the disease has
"a destroying neutralizing effect upon
the virus, though the blood OF nor
NAL persons has not. Protection from
attacks depends upon the presence ~
immune bodies which arise In the In
terual organism and are yielded to
the blood. These immune bodies ap-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

ETY. Many OF the inmates are In
the same condition.
Many OF the beds were broken
down so that the occupants were
covers frequently consisted OF nlthy
rags. which could not have been
washed for years.
During the past few years the In
mates were bathed only once during
the winter. and during tho last year
they were bnthed once month. The
IS or 20,
trap II ever there was a serious
nre. there being no Are protection
worthy OF the name, undoubtedly
most Of the inmates. blind. bedrid-
den and crippled as they are. would
be burned 20 death,
Il must he borne In mind that
those inmates are generally aged
and either bed-ridden. blind or Grip
ior themselves. so they cannot be
blamed for these revolving condi-
lions.
II seems inconeeivable that the
SO oallouSly inhuman to these de-
crepit creatures, who have commit
tod no crimes beyond being poor
The conditions are Disgrace to a
should particularly be borne by the
electors OF sheridan, Dayton. Gar
H-id-4HL Bro9k@ townships whore
NJ the last election the proposition
To build n new inflrmary lost by q
vote 81 Ss3 &c 16l.
The board recommends that at the
usNt election the question OF bond
ing for a new innrmary be submit
ted a. an independent proposition.
and that N the matter Is not favor
ably acted upon. the proper proceed
ingt be instituted 10 close this In
stitution.
(Signed)
JOHN MCCORMICK.
Chairman.
WILLIAM II. IOUTIT,
MORGAN w JOPLING,
STEWART HANLEY,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

Wanda.ave., leg broken: bruised
about head and body. In Grace
hospital
Marie Patterson, aged 20 months.
daughter Of Mrs. Patterson, hurt in.
ternally.
Miss May Quinn, OF No. 36i
Brush-st.. head cut and probably
fractured. In Grace hospital.
Mr.. Patterson. hucband OF the in
jured woman. and John Mosshoian
No. 1908 Twenty-fourth-st., another
Of the group, were knocked down by
the machine bu; not hurt
Rowland Van Ripper, address not
given. was arrested rs the driver
Of the machine, after the baby car.
riage from which the Patterson
child was hurled as the nuto struck
II. became so entangled in the
autos wheels that II automatically
checked it's speed Policeman Frank
PoFhausen, OF the Highland Park
station. was nearby and arrested
Van Ripper as the car slowed down.
The baby carriage was Carried 100
yrds. Van Ripper was In Jail up to
noon.
Van Ripper said that he was try
ing TO turn ont in an effort to evado
hitting another machine when ne
struck the baby carriage and tore
through the others In the gathering.
Witnesses stated tat he was go
ing at least % miles an hour at the
time. according 20 the police.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

again, by men in high positions.
close TO the heads Of government,
that nothing can be accomplished
in that way The conference be-
lieves In miracles, a fresh one every
day. Also there are mercenary rea.
sons why ONE of the European dele
gates are anxious to keep things as
they are Had gone back, three.
fourths of then, would have been
cleared out.
Such ideas a. having every form
OF activity stopped for five minutes
on Aug. /, all over the United
States, and one of the amazing con-
ceptions of the conference II was
discussed at great length an Gtherc
is a belief in Stockholm that such
manifestation viii take place in
every town, city or village III the
t'nitd States. We concerned our
selves with the trivial, unimportant
things rather than getting down 20
sane, constructive work. A fresh
scheme was threshed out every day.
Il did sign the manifesto, 10 my
lasting shame. II was either that
or being longer under the dominion
Of tho SchwimuIer factions which
was an impossible situation. II was
apparent, almost Immediately, that
conference headed by an Austro-
Hungarian woman could rot inspire
confidence.
Il still think that good work
might he done along different lines,
but no; through the printing OF
pamphlets and issuing OF manifes-
toes TO belligerent governments"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
MIR. CONGER
PROMISES
NO RELIEF
Continued from Page ono)

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holding out any absolute hope in
that direction.
While the weather has nearly
caught up with the mean averages,
there seem to be no indications to-
ward a lessening OF the continued
and somewhat monotonous torridity
Mr.. Conger is not predicting any
cool waves yet. He is remaining
in the from day TO day" safety
zone And what he had 10 say
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

ish front today Feverish activity
In throwing up entertainments and
consolidating their gains will be
necessary so that the British can
successfully withstand the German
counter attacks and until this dig.
ging In is accomplished II Ia not ex'
pected that there will be another
forward drive.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
~ THE ~
STAGE {

A Twilight Sleep" lecture Is TO
be given I'm the Garden theater. Fri
day night, for men only. by Mrs.
Robert b. Liggett. OF ST. Paul. who
has been talking TO the women OF
Detroit for two weeks on the sub
ject. The talk will be followed by
an open discussion, and any man
in the audience may ask questions.
Physicians will be askei 10 state
their experiences with the method.
There is no reason why men should
not be interested in every question
of public health. and childbirth Is
a public health problem" Mrs. Lig'
gett says. mo reform can be &C
complished without the cooperation
of men and women" The lecture
will be illustrated with motion pic.
lures taken at Freiburg, Germany,
showing an actual case OF Twilight
Sleep" birth in charge OF DR.. Kurt
f. Schlossingk, who has been In
America for the past year. and has
personally conducted many clinics
In American hospitals. Ms. Liz
gett will continue her lectures for
women only every day at 1880
O'Clock until Saturday, and business
women will have a special program
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
The Thursday matinee 10 being
given to raise money to establish
Twilight Sleep" ward in the Won
ans Hospital and Infants home In
this city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

Sarah Ellen Denny. who celebrat
ed her hundredth birthday anniver-
sary the other day at her home In
Washington, Ind. gets about with
out the aid Of cane, and Is able
to read without glasses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

could never be any certainty in my
mind that he understood the situa-
ton.
Miss Emily Ralch. the other
American delegate who came to
present C. Mr.. Ford Der views upon
the conference. does not agree with
me upon p single point. In my
opinion only harm can be done by
the sort OF work and publicity
which she advocates and which the
conference Is giving out
81 have been told, again and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

The Breslau Germany Consum.
ers' union closed It's fiftieth year in
November. The year was profitable
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

Since December. 1914, when the
late peer died. his eight-year-old boy
has ben Earl Erne without knowing
II. Major Viscount Crichton. the
boys father. was believed TO have
succeeded to the title while a pris.
oner OF war. but II is now practical
ly certain he was killed In battle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

Comedy will reign supreme in the
Temple theater next week with Nat
Wills topping the bill. Wills comes
direct from an all-season's engage
ment in the New York Hippodrome
production OF Hip, Hip. Hooray."
He will offer a new budget OF songs
and stories said to beat all OF his
previous efforts TO amuse. Wills is
one Of the strong drawing cards OF
vaudeville and his character OF The
Happy Tramp" Is fixture In the
hall OF vaudeville fame. Second
feature OF the bill will be Raskin's
Ten Russians. a pretentious novelty
that has been a hit everywhere. The
company have fine balalaika or
chestra, the native musical instru'
ment Of Russia, and dance and sing
as only genuine Muscovites can. A
clever couple on the program will
be Jimmy Duffy and Mercedes Lor.
enz. in their miniature musical
comedy, "springtime." The orig
inal Three Leightons. OF Casey
Jones" and Steamboat Bill" fame,
with their bright and merry song
sht entitled The Party OF the Sec
ond Part" and Ave other acts will
complete the bill.
Marguerite Clark will be seen in
the washington next week. in an
entirely new environment as Little
Lady Eileen" The scenes OF this
quaint little screen play are laid in
the Emerald isle. and Miss Clark
has the role Of a typical Irish lassie
who is a believer in fairies. The
settings are said 10 be exquisite and
the story unusual and fascinating.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

PrfntinR-the plain nest kinA-tha4
ss rfxht--Tfmes job Dept-Maln l099
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3 HURT AS
CAR DASHES
INTO CROWD

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

"Beverly's Balance" breezy
American comedy which served Mar.
garet Anglin as a starring vehicle,
will be the Offering OF Jessie Bon
stelle and her company, next week,
In the Garrick. The play ia delight
fully light and amusing. and-will
give Miss Bonstelle fine opportuni-
ties in the role Of Beverly Dnwid'
die, a young southern girl, who
hires out" as the correspondent IN
the divorce case of millionaire
friend Of her young lawyer-cousin,
Watt Dinwiddie. The millionaire
wife Is title hunting. and her ac'
commodating spouse is willing to
sever the marital ties 10 give her
the chance she longs for TO enter
European aristocracy. How Bevt
erly mends her own sadly depleted
fiances. reconciles husband and wife,
and marries her cousin. makes n
delightful play.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27

Two important headline attrac-
lions will be on the Miles program
next week. The Graham Mohett
Players, an organization OF talented
Scotch players from the Empire the
alter, Edinburgh. making an exten-
sive American tour will present the
farce comedy playlet. The Con-
cealed Bed" cleverly devised,
rapid moving vehicle that abounds
In quaint Scottish wit and humor.
and funny complications. Second In
importance will be Lawrence Crane
Irish magician and necromancer and
company, in an elaborate production
called The Den Of Mystery" In
which many new and startling ex'
periments in up-to-date magic are
presented. Other acts programmed
are Gilbert Losee, singing comedian;
Orville and Frank, In gymnastic
novelty; Stone and Manning, eccen
trio singers and dancers. and Baby
Mildred, Juvenile entertainer. For
the screen program. which precedes
the vaudeville. first run features,
new comedies and the latest current
weeklies will be projected from
1890 to 2:30 o'clock daily.
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SAYS REPORT
FAILED TO
REACH FORD

tCeu tinued from Page oneD
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filterable micro-organism." says DR..
rempster in his summary. which
continues:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-22
THIS CHRISTMAS?
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Policeman A. B. Clark, 4S years.
DID, of Washington shot himself dead
| with his own police revolver yester-
dav afternoon while on the street
about 200 yards north Of Florida
| avenne between Fifth and Sixth
| streets northeast.
The first 100 national banks Of the
country in size, formerly congested
IN a few financial centers but now
scattered among SO cities in % States,
increased their resources between
the bank calls Of September y and
| November II, by $550,000,000, or
about per cent. In statement last
night anaIyzing returns from the last
cali. Comptroller Williams pointed
| out that with one exception the re-
sources Of the largest hundred insti-
tutions are in excess OF S20,000,O00
each, or more than $4,000, 100000
altogether.
The new note Of the entente allies
to Greece, which according to the
understanding in London, was pres
ented today, includes the following
principal demands. The control of
tcicgraphs, posts and railways; the
prohibition of meetings Of rescrvists.
and an inquiry by mixed commits
sion into the disturbances Of Decem-
, Der Of -.
In Berlin diplomatic circles. says
IAN Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
! Amsterdam, it is understood that the
| German. emperor will at ar early date
summon to headquarters the !Anacri-
can Ambassador, james ". Gerard,
with the view to discussing with him
possible American mediation and &C
ton.
The Eritish govcrnlY.1y has ceci.i-
eli to release the Irish prisoners who
wcIc irtcrncd after the rebellion in
| Ireland. Henry Z. Duke. chief sec
rotary for ireland. announced in the
house Of commons yesterday The
! time has come when the ADVANTAGES
of releasing these men far outweigh
The risk. and have SO advised the
government. Steps, therefore, we're
taken today TO proceed with the least
possible delay 10 return the iatcrncd
prisoners 20 their homes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-22
LEGAL NOTICE

A meeting of the stockholders Of
Williams, Belmont and Co, lncor-
poratcd, will be held at the prlnci-
pal Office of the Company, 128 5.
Fairfax Street, City OF Alexandria,
Virginia, on the 26th day of Dec
embcr, 1916. at fl:0o 6'cEock u. n.
The object of, the meeting is to
amend section 4 Of the Charter of
the Corporation and to provide for
an increase of Capita! stock to The
total amount of $3.50, 900, of which
$500 shares of the par value 81
$1,000 each shall be preferred Stock
and $500 shares Of the par vallic
of $500 each shall be common stock,
And further to provide conditions
and rules relating to said stock
3 order of the Board of Directors
JOSEPH H. SCH0ENBERGER,
Secretary.
J. *. NJ. Norton, Attorney 289,l2t.