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The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Has Not Been COnsid-
cred AS Successor
To Garrison
ANNOUNCEMENT
DUE TOMORROW
Wilson To Name Ad-
visor On Return
From Sea Trip

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Presi
dent Wilson will bring back the
name OF HIS new secretary Of war
when he returns to Washington to-
morrow, official Washington be-
lieves. The president and Mrs. VIII
son today are enjoying river trip
on the Mayfiower.
Although there is strong belief
that a dark horse" will be the pres
ident's choice. il is known that
when he left Washington last night
two men stood foremost In his con
sideration for war secretary. These
were Secretary Houston and Secre-
tary Lane, present members OF his
cabinet.
or these two. Houston seems to
be mentioned most prominently to-
day. German-American opposition
10 Lane has been voiced since 1t be-
came known that he is OF Canadian
birth.
Houston comes from Missouri, re-
garded by the administrator WH
strong Wilson state; he is In init.
mate touch with farming interests
and might be in a position to recon
cile those interests to a prepared
ness program. Above all he has had
the departmental experience which
the president Is said to feel abso-
lrtely necessary in the present emer-
genoy.
Thcro has been considerable talk
of Gen. Goethals being offered the
place, but Il was stated on high
authority that thus far Goethals mas
not been considered"
II is generally believed the presi-
dent has simmered possibilities
down 10 two or three men. namely
Lane, Houston and man whose
name has not yet appeared in the
discussion and whose identity Is
being kept close secret.
Mentioned today we're Assistant
Navy Secretary Franklin ID. Roose-
welt, State Department Counsellor
Frank l.. Polk. and Col. L. NJ.
House, the presidents personal
friend and political adviser. whom
rumor has suggested for every of.
fee at the disposition of the presi-
dent during his term Of Office.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
LINCOLN DAY
IS OBSERVED
Federal Court Is Only Local
Tribunal Open for
Business

Lincoln's birthday was relisiously
observed by the city hall employees,
although In the federal building the
agents OF Uncle Sam were at work
ss usual. Saturday morning
Judge futile held court. The dis.
trict attorneys ONCE WAS open for
business, as was the once Of the
marshal and .hc district court clerk.
On the second floor OF the federal
building the revenue and csutoms
collectors were at work. Postmaster
Nagel held q conference in the morn
Ing with Washing gton officials on rail
way mail matters.
Mayor Marx was in his ONCE at
0 u. m. He waited until ~ O'Clock
for william Alden Smith and his
party TO call. but they did not come.
The mayor learned later that they
left the city at O'Clock In the
mornint. The corporation counsel's
staff and some Of City Clerk Lind
says clerks were isolated on the
third floor, the patriotic elevator
conductors having taken days va
cation TO properly pay tri5ute TO the
memory of Lincoln.
The Wayne circuit court, the
justice and municipal courts we're
All closed. ...s-4s- .-~s-e a-at. s'asss-' ss's-
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Germany Replies
to Mercier Story

BERLIN tvia wireisss to gey'
yiile). l.. l.. Feb. 4 cardiuaf Mer'
Gers yeracity was questioned in a
semi official statement issued here
today, replying to the charges made
Ey the Belgian prelate In his famous
pastoral letter, accusing the Ger
mans of various acts against the
people Of Belgium.
The statement was the first an
swer made to these accusations II
was explained that the reply was
delayed because the full text of Car.
dinal Mercier's letter only reached
Cardinal Hartmann at Cologne on
Jan. Z, 1916.
Cardinal Mercier is accused of u.s.
ing the cloak of prelate OF the
church to operate as political
aeitator and to incite the Belgian
people TO resistance against Ger
many. II is further charged that
on one occasion he compared Ger
many with the Devil.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
St. Hedwig's Church Is
Packed With SOr-
rowing Friends
ASSASSIN is
DENOUNCED
Men and Women Weep
As Deceased Banker
Is EulOgized

Detroit's Polish community in the
west end was hushed this morning.
stores were locked ana the whole
population seemed to have jammed
itself into st. Hedwig's church,
where the funeral services for the
Polish banker. Joseph Kruszewski,
who was sho, Tuesday, in the Del
ray branch OF his bank, No. 2421
Je Jefferscn-ave. west, were held.
The basement of the church, Just
across from the headquarters OF the
Ian kon Junction-ave., which 10 bs-
ing used for all services until the
church proper is finished, was nllea
to its capacity, and people knelt IN
the aisles while the high mAss was
sung for the slain man. Many oe
the throns wept openly during the
eulogy givey by the Rev. Joseph
Lempka, OF st, Josephai's who
reviewed th%s,1aany benefits that
the banker had bestowed upon
<thv-sAulish people ANA denounced
the unknown assassin.
The altar was alight with number.
less candles. and along the altar rail
were piled the great banks of floral
pieces. Members of the Sobrieki so
ciety in military uniform stood
guard over the casket, and the cor
tege was escorted by members of
the Sacred Heart and st. Hedwig
societies.
Mothers with shawIs over their
heads, and babies asleep in the
arms, said prayers for the rest of
his soul, going over and over their
rosaries. and little boys with the
noisy shoes tip toed up to the altar
rail and smelled the roses
1t is only three weeks since the
kruszewski family gathered In the
same church to celebrate the mar
riage of Anastasia Kruszewski to
Victor Witkowski, and the same
friends laughed and the church was
gay with flowers that was draped
in mourning today.
AS the procession from the altar
at the clos of the mass reached the
door, Mrs. Kruszeweki tainted In the
arm sof her children, and il was
several minutes before she could be
revived.
The Northwestern band played
Nearer My God 10 Thee" as the
carriages moved off, and the police
had all they could do to keep the
crowds in bounds as the people
struggled TO see what had inter
rupted the procession of the mourn.
ors.
Edmund Atkinson, attorney. who
was the legal adviser Of Mr.. Krus-
zewski, says that to his knowledge
the banker had never had law suit.
On the probate courts order, all
depositors who wist - withdraw
their money Monday morning will
be accommodated, there teing am
pie bash on hand to pay all obliga-
tions
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
HAMLIN GARLAND
WILL TALK TO
LOCAL WRITER'S

What promises TO be one OF the
moss brilliant literary, artistic and
musical events OF the season will
take place at Hotel Statler the last
week in February. when Hamlin Gar
land. author OF novels and short
stories, will give an address on
Technique of the modern novel"
followed by public reception to
the speaker. authors. composers and
artists OF the city.
Mr.. Garland will be remembered
as the author OF stories OF western
life which have had great vogue.
His Money Magic" was heralded
as the great American novel. and
his Main Travelled Roads" aroused
great enthusiasm among a wide cir.
Gle. He IL n dramatist and art critic
OF note. and has more than 10 nov
els and 1000 short stories TO his
credit. Mr.. Garland is yice-pres
dent OF the Authors League OF
America. lie comes TO Detroit to
assist Frederic Zeigen In complet.
ing the establishmnt OF IN Authors
Lague OF Michigan. which is the
authorized local branch OF the Auth
ors' League OF America.
Mr.. Zeigen will explain the ideal
back OF the organization OF the
Authors league. and how II will ben
eft the artists. composers and writ
ers. II Is thought that Gov. Ferris.
DR.. Angel. president Of the Univer.
sity OF Michigan: Messrs. May.
Melchors. Rolshoven, Barlow and
other artists: Messrs. Comfort. Is
ham, Jones. Zeigen and other auth
ors: Messrs. GanapoIe. Daley. Je-
rome and other composers. apd In
fact most all the Michigan people
who have accomplished anything in
the line OF liberal arts will be pres
ent and participate.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Continental Plan Dead,
Is Opinion in
Capital
TO COMPROMISE
ON PHILIPPINES
Time for Freedom Will
Probably Be Ex-
tended

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.--Legis-
lative skies In congress have
cleared as a result of Secretary Of
War Garrison's resignation. This
was the opinion today of capitol
leaders. Publication OF the Garri-
son-Wilson letters. and leaders con.
ferences resulting since. have indi-
Gated probab BILE results In important
legislation.
From the presidents letters to
Garrison and sentiment OF leaders
OF both parties, the following Anal
results are generally predicted:
No continental army plan.
Substitution OF mlliu aunder
case of war
No compulsory military training
plan: not even that OF Senator
Chamberlain.
compromise on a pledge for ul-
innate but distant Filipino indepen.
dence.
Democratic leaders admitted to-
day that the president has practical
ly sounded the death knell OF any
plan for geenral compulsory mill
tary training or education. Some
predicted that the Chamberlain bill
for that purpose would never be re-
ported out OF committee. House
leaders declared positively no such
plan would be Incorporated in the
house bill.
While the president has declared
he Is mot yet convinced that a
feasible plan can be devised TO in
sure federal control of militia. Chair.
man Hay and Republican commit
teemen. too. are confident. II will
be- accomplished TO the presidents
satisfaction In the house bill. The
house leaders are working to meet
the presidents demands for "un-
mistakable national control.
Regarding Filipino independence
the presidents declaration that h,
deems "unwise" the Clark amend.
ment to the senate Philippine inde-
pendence bill. authorizing complete
autonomy within four years, Is re.
garded as presaging a compromise
In the house.
Leaders In the lower body said
today the time whe nthe islands
shall he freed will probably he ex.
tended
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Washington Sees
Grave Crisis Ahead

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-with
arrival, probably today, of notes
from Germany and Austria decree.
ing that all armed merchant ships
shall be treated as men-o'-war after
March 1, this government faces one
OF the most serious and intricate OF
diplomatic questions that has arisen
since the European war began. Am.
bassadors PenHeld at Vienna and
Gerard at Berlin, have notified Sec.
retary Lansing that the Teutonic
pronunciamentos are on their way.
There vas every indication today
that Secretary Lansing at least will
admit that the foundation OF which
Germany and Austria have built
their contention that armament on
merchantmen make visit and search
by submarines impossible. Is sound.
This indication has assumed a de-
gree OF certainty ever since Secre.
tary Lansing made his first ruling
regarding allied merchant Nships
coming into American ports with
guns aboard. He has always re-
quested that they dismount their
guns or declare they would be used
only for defensive purposes. In
each instance he has publicly an.
nounced that each case was handled
separately; that none was to be
taken as a precedent
SO II Is with the entente allies.
according to state department ON
cials, that this overnment's dlplo-
matte differences seem certain to
arise.
As an indication or the govern.
ment's attitude a high official frank.
ly admitted he has been considering
the possibility OF boycott by ship
lines OF the allied countries against
American goods billed for other
ports than their own. This ofiiciaI
said he does not believe such boy.
colt would be In coniravention Of
the rules and practices OF interna-
tional law. he was inclined TO b.
lieve. however. that such a boycott
might successfully be fought
through municipal laws at ports
where allied merchant ships call for
munitions OF war and other goods
destined for their own countries
SELL another factor. he said. In fight
ing such suggested boycott. would
be trade treaties between the Unit-
ed States and the allied countrioo.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
BY HENRY WOOD.
fStdf Correspondent United Pvess.

sosuU correspondent Outteh fTc3S.F
ROME. Feb. l2.-The last gap In
the ranks OF the allies has been
closed by the issuance OF n decree
by the Italian government. forbid
ding under heavy penalty the i'm.
portation OF any products from Ger.
many or Austria.
The announcement was made
after Artistide BRAND, French pre-
mier. had conferred for several
hours Mt the foreign Office. Shortly
afterward Premier BRAND declared
to correspondents:
I'VE have completed the steel
wall around Germany"
Under ordinary circumstances
ItaIy's act OF hostility would pro.
woke an immediate declaration OF
war on the part Of Germany. For
financial. as well as military rea.
sons. however. Il Is not believed
here the kaiser will care to enroll
italy among its open enemies.
The allies. the French premier as
serted. are determined to tighten
the steel band around Germany,
throttling the Teutons by an eco
nomic grip, while batterlng away at
the Austro.Gcrman military post
tions. lie pointed to the renewal
OF the Russian offensive in Volhy.
MIA. Galicia. and north " C1ernowil,
as Indicating the great military re'
sources possessed BY Germsny's
enemies.
Until now" said Premier BRAND,
"our enemies greatest strength lay
In their remarkable system OF trans.
portaiion. permitting rapid troop
conc ntration ~ any point on any
front. Hut when tGc allies haze ell.
clrcled them with a steel band
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

LONDON. Feb. 12.-The Allies, tt'
was stated on good authority today
will send strong note of protest.
to the United States II Secretary,
Lansing, as forecasted In cable dios
patches. accepts the German policy
regarding armed merchantmen and'
holds that such vessels must -:
treated as ships OF war.
The protest will be based on the,
fnct that the United States, after
the outbreak OF the war, announces,
that 1t would permit merchantmcn
carrying guns for defensive purposea|
to enterd American ports. To chanGol
this policy, In the middle OF thu
war, In the viewpoint of the Allies.
40 to commit an unneutral act.
i The London press today express,
cd amusement at reports fruW
Washiagton' thst the UxItSd states
viii yield to Germany on the new
question.
Maybe landslide in America IN
November will sweep away Presi-
dent Wilson, with his trimming pol
icies." said the Globe. in q caustic
editorial.
III 1t is true that President VIII
son will warn Americans to travel
on armed belligerent merchantmen
at their own risk. Germany cant
wish for anything better" said the
Manchester Dispatch.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
man IS KILLED.:
M0T0RIST HELD
Young Driver of Automobile
Locked Up, Accused of
Reckless Driving

Wendell Freshman. 25 years old,
OF No. 1854 Iroquois-ave.. was locked
up in central station Friday night,
charged with reckless driving after
his automobile struck John G. Dan.
dy. SO years old, Michigan Central
railroad gate-tender at Gratiot-ave.
and the Belt line.
Dandy died, as the result OF his
wounds, in the city receiving hos.
pital at midnight.
According to the police, Freshman
drove away al the time OF the acct
dent. but returned later and was
arrested. Dandy lived at No. llSS
Helen-ave.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Italian Embargo Com
pletes Last Link
in Chain
TO STARVE FOE,
SAYS PREMIER
Head of French Gov
ernment Sees Rosy
Future for Allies

PETRoGRAD. Feb. i2.-The
whole Russian front, from VOL
hynia southwark to Bessarabia,
10 now the scene Of violent
fighting.
Gen. Ivanon 10 directing a
heavy attack against the Aus
trisn positions west Of Tarna.
pol. The Russians are making
determined attempts to throw a
large force across the Dnelster,
northwest Of Cxernowitx.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
THE WEATHER

uesvcss ssA vsstattyi sssup~ey
slese snA sseAsy. eseuay WITH ssew
sresA sssser1y w1aas.
Lower MSehsgasr sasw sssupAey
seses asa sSsasy, fresh ssrtAeest
6,9Hest Seaoerstvr. this date D.
psf - years. Ss 1s 1ss1p lowest. ~
keooN sepo IN 1873.
Oss yesv are ssasy, Hishess tenn
UerassS~s <At lowest. 31B aeaa, ~,
Dovt1y eleway weothev WITH % sueS
sS saSs lWvseG esSsy asvsSns.
TIE sou sets Saturday ~ oso1 D. ~.
osN Seses Sunday at Ssoe .. -.
TIE moor sets ~ ere .. ~. oua-
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
HENRY FORD IS
STILL HOPEFUL
Will Make as Many Trips as
Necessary to Carry Out
His Idea

Henry Ford has not lost the
slightest interest In the peace move
ment. and declares that he Is will
Ing to return to Europe not only
once, but a. many times as is neces-
sary, In order to attain his object.
He leaves for New York soon to
meet CASTOR Plaintiff. whom he left
In charge OF the peace party. and
together they will go over the plans
for the future.
Mr.. Ford has not made public the
detail OF his new peace plan, which
was tentatively announced In Chi
cago two weeks ago. However. II
Is presumed to be the establish
ment OF permanent peace organiza-
tions in the principal cities of Eu-
rope.
Mr.. Ford was asked. Friday night.
as to a report that only those will
ing to stay in Europe until the end
OF the war. would accompany him
on the second trip.
Il do not know that any such
line has been drawn" he said. "but
am certain that everyone who goes
to Europe In the peace movement
will 20 with the single desire to aid
in establishing peace"
Tho food OF letters from every
part OF the country, commencing Mr..
Ford for his efforts In the interest
of peace, continues to pour into Mr..
rord's Office.
'T am glad to receive such evi-
dcncc that this country Is interest
cd in an effort to quiet Europe" was
tho only comment he had to offer.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
CAN YOU PICTURE YOUNG ABE LINCOLN
IN THE VILLAGE POOLROOM DOOR:

Can you picture young Abe Lincoln
I'm the village poolroom door. with his
eyes all dim and blinkin'; splitting ON
the wooden floor?
Can your best imagination picture
young Abe with the sots. "shakin'
bones To beat the nation. on the va
cant corner lots?
Can you think OF Abe at college.
with some booze Inside hts belt. with
his head devoid OF knowledge. hunt
ing some young freshman's pelt?
Picture Honest Abe" at 80. ioanng
In barber shop. with his face and
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Trade Boycott May F0
low Adoption Of Fore
casted Policy
TO BAR CITIZENS
FROM GUN CRAZE
Lansing Expected e.
Announce New Stand
Shortly 4

WASHINGTON. Feb. t2.-
The summary Of 0ermany's dso-
laratien thst armed merchane-
men will be treated a warshtp6
after March I reached the state
department today from Ambas-
sador Gerard. VI
Gerard said he would csble
the text ~ soon a. u 10 trans.
lated and coded. %
Ambassador PenHeid 1t vIen-
M eaoisd the state department
that ne had received the Aua-
trian note and that II was ldsnti-
cal with the German note. Ne
10 forwarding the text.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
ARSENIC IN PRELATES'
SOUP, SAYS CLUB HEAD;
POLICE Think PT0MA|NE
u. S. Constitution
Too Antiquated for
Brazilians, They Think

RIO DE JANEIRO. Feb. i2.-Be
cause II Is "antiQuated and unsuited
TO the needs OF modern democracy"
the federal congress OF Brazil has
named committee to revise the
constitution. Braxll's constitution
Is copied almost verbatim from that
OF the United States.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Hit by Car: Boy Dies

Lewis Joseph. seven years old.
Of No. 26 earliest, sustained fatal
injuries. Friday afternoon, when he
vas struck hy an castbound Harper
car AT Harper and Field-aves. His
chest was crushed and he suffered
internal injuries from which he died
In the Samaritan hospital about an
hour after the accident.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

The Minneapolis robber who dlved
through the plate glass door OF a
bank. bearing In his hand a bag
marked $4,000. was stunned by that
escspade enough to he captured. and
whom the bag was found to contain
only s25 he got such another stun
ning that ofhcers could hardly hold
him In his easerness to get TO Jail.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

CHICAGO. Feb. l2.--Although H..
J. Doherty. manager Of the Univer-
sity club. today said that q missing
employe OF the club had attempted
to poison Archbishop George VIII
liam Mendelein and 100 distinguish
ed guests at a club banquet. police
said they had received no of!icial
complaint from Doherty, and knew
nothing whatever OF the alleged at
tempt.
so far as we know. II is nothing
but q simple case OF ptomaine pois-
onins" Lieut., Sullivan. OF the police
precinct In which the club Is iocat-
ed, said "Doherty has not given
us the name OF any missing EN-.
ployc."
Doherty in a second statement
to United Press reporter today
went even farther than his original
statement that he suspected the
Lsssstng employe.
II am convinced that one man
who is missing. was responsible for
the polsoniag." he said. my at
tentlon was Arst drawn to this when
the employe disaepsassA after the
banquet. We investigated and
searched zoe mans rooms. In them
we found An improsised laboratory,
containing from 10 10 20 Walls that
we arr sure contained poison. Also
We found literature written by an
archistl. Some OF the vials were
half empty. We believe the poison
In the soup was taken from these
half empty vlais. The work was
by no means a chef. just an as
sistant."
Doherty declared a statement by
DR.. John Dill robertson. health
commissioner, that unsanitary con.
ditions were found In the clubs
kitchen. was without foundation"
Health Intpector Armstrong re-
ported to Robertson that the cop
per kettle In which the soup was
cooked was old 1nd had become cor.
roded.
Archbishop Mundelein, who for
meriy was OF Brooklyn. was install
ed a. head OF the Chicago diocese
Wednesday.
A complete analysis OF the soup
was being made today by Prof. Ed.
win .. Jordan. head OF the depart.
ment Of bacteriology at the Univer.
sity OF Chicago.
Among those who were made III
by the poisoned soup were:
Roger G. Sullivan. Democratic TO
1iticai leader; Bishops Muldoon, OF
Rockford, H.: Gum. OF Grand Rap
ids, Mich, and Carrigan. OF Sioux
City. Iowa; Monsignor Francis Ke'.
ley. head Of the Catholic church ex-
tension society. Chicago: Or. John
b. Murphy. noted surgeon: the Rev.
John whelan. Brooklyn, N. Y. and
r. o. Wetmore. president OF the
First National bank. Chicago. Many
judges, bankers. educators and other
professional men also were among
those forced to undergo the care ~
physician.
Others present at the banquet, but
not made Ill, were:
Gov. Dunno. former Gov. Deneen,
Samuel insult, multi-millionaire util.
ity magnate: David z. Shanahan.
speaker OF the Illinois state house,
and former Mayor Carter Harrison.
The Rev. r. J. Van Antwerp. pas.
tor of Our Lady OF thu Rosary
church, Detroit. was among those
poisoned at the banquet He was
confined to his bed for several hours
under medical care. but suffered NJ
serious effects. adviccs from Chi. |
cago state.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

The Foolkiller. q submarine which
was invented and put into commits
sion at Chicago soon after the great
FIRE Of 1871. and which sank with
It's owner 10 the bottom OF the Chi
cago river. has recently been found.
TIE craft was cigarshaped. 40 feet
long and ave feet wide.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12
Officers Know Nothing
Of "Missing En-
ploye"
ARCHBISHOP AND
GUESTS MADE ILL
University Club Man
ager Defends Sani-
tary Arrangements

CHICAGO, Feb. t2.-AdmIs-
sien that police are ssskIna .
m,sstne smploys Of the Unlvsr.
city club In connection With the
ps'senlnS % Q score 81 sussts At
the club banquet for Arehblshep
Mundsisln, Thursday night, was
made shertiy before noon today
after . eoWfersnes between n.
J. oehsrty, manager 81 the club,
and Detective Capt. Ceiiins.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

- 80 S's " W. ~. -.
ALMA, Mich. Feb. 12.-Miss NJ.
Louise Hood. OF this city. for 20
years bookkeeper In the Ammi w.
Wright offices, has resigned and has
accepted lie position as secretary
OF the building committee of the De-
troit =. c A. 'or the campaig.
to raise 100000 for a new building
for the Detroit Y. w. G. A.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

To lessen the amount OF metal
used In Are escapes. a Hungarian
living IN Canada has patented one
tho chief feature OF which Is a bas-
ket 70 be lowered by ropes from a
bracket fastened to a window frame.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

New Mexico broke all records for
metal production last year. the out
pu; o. its mines being officially es-
timated ut sIs,217.0o In value.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-12

which IL equally strong and equally
ir,pregnable. the snemy's fine trans
portation system is rendered use
less as far as giving overwhelming
military advantage goes"