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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
MISSION LEAVES L. S.
(Continued from Page One)

No definite diplomatic decisions are
known 10 have been made. Germany 5
plan for great middle European en-
pire, embracing Germany. Austria Hun
gary Bulgaria, Turkey and Mesopotamia
in an iron-bound, militarized customs
union. has been discussed and attention
directed TO the necessity for complete res
toration Of Rumania. Serbia and Monte
negro as a counter 10 this move
In this connection the new Russia's op-
position to conquest or indemnity is not
considered antagonistic, as all the
changes proposed are on the basis o ma
tionality or on the return of lost pro-
vinces Diplomatic negotiations are I'M
derway to assure the Russians that no
scheme Of conquest is contemplated and
that all the readjustments. such as free
and independent Bohemia, the return Of
Rumanians. Serhians and Italians to their
own nag. are merely in the line Of perma-
nent world peace.
Confidence in Russia
The British mission have been much
less disturbed than have American Off
Gals by Russian news. They express
confidence that all will come out well
with Russia and that while her immedi-
ate military efforts are greatly lessened
her affinity TO the Allies both as to her
form of government war aims and OPP
position to the German system will hold
her TO the alliance. Several members
of the mission have recently been in
Russia.
The restoration of Poland, urged by
President Wilson as on of the terms Of
just peace. also has been discussed.
Ireland and Mexico have been dis
cussed also. President Wilson's COM
ment as 10 the happy effect solution
Of the Irish problem would have on
public opinion here was reported to
London and is assumed to have had its
influence in leading to Premier Lloyd
Georges offer of an Irish Conference.
The Mexican problem has been shown TO
be delicate with the necessity of con-
tinuing a friendly helpfulness. The
most far-reaching understanding arriv-
ed at have been in trade matters, In
general. the United States will give the
Allies preferential treatment in COM
merce. Details however. could not be
agreed upon, as Congress has not yet
passed the legislation necessary TO deal
with embargo. dealing with the enemy.
control of cargo space.>end the like.
A joint Allied buying commission is
expected to result from the conferences
and sit here regularly in conjunction
with separate bodies in London. They
will assure uniform prices for all the
Allies, prevent extortion because of
competition, and distribute supplies
scientifically and economically
The United States will cooperate as
far as possible in maintaining the pres
ent blockade. America will participate
through consuls in the rationing Of Hol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
Explanation

Explanation
New York, May 25-Japan's withdrawal
OF gold from the United States was ex-
planned today at the Yokohama Specie
Bank as being purely for adjustment Of
trade balance" and without any further
significance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

Kennebec river but was raised and re-
h,tiit
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Girl In Male Attire

CI4EvE1 AND. O. Jan. 3--lle was
too handsome and refined a youth
70 be riding the brake beams. The
police of Elkhart. Ind thought he
would be safer in their custody than
aboard a freight SO they arrested
him" Then ne" confessed that
she was Miss Ruth Adair, 20 years
old. a Cleveland stenographer. who
had donned male attire in order to
beat her way 10 Los Angeles TO
visit a sick brother Almost stimuli
taneous with Miss Adair's arrest
az ElkhArt came the discovery that
she was missing from her room At
the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation. The girls attempt TO reach
the coast via freight y trains was
prompted by the news that her In.
valid brother was about to be oper-
ated on and might die before she
could see him again.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Committee Also De-
cides on Luncheon
in ArmOry
SOLDIER BOYS
WILL PARADE
Delegations to Meet
Trains Thursday
Night

A warm welcome by represen-
tative committee when their trains
arrive. a street parade and recep-
sien In the afmery about week
later and then distribution OF com
plimentary medals by the city prob
ably will constitute Detroit's cele-
hration OF the return OF its guards
men from the Mexican boundary.
The committee appointed by
Mayor Marx to plan reception met
In bis office at III a. M, Wednesday.
and outlined this tentative pro
gram. Because II Ia advisable TO
consult officers OF the Thirty-frst
regiment. definite plans for a re
ception after the arrival OF the
guard trains were deferred.
Gen. c. w. Harrah was chosen to
superintend arrangements 4r AZ
reception at the trains. and will ap.
point committees 10 meet each sec
tion RS the 900 guardsmen reach
Detroit and detrain at Fort Wayne
When officers are consulted. the re-
Continued on Pnge EiEhO
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Poor Service in Central
High Cafe Brings
Action
COMPLAINTS
ARE NUMEROUS
New Plan Will Go Into
Effect Next Sep
tember

Beginning AZ the opening OF the
next school year in September, the
board OF education will 20 into the
restaurant business on large scale
I, viii undertake the feeding OF all
the youth OF the city which attends
the public schools.
At present in many OF the schools
the lunch room privilege is let out
and professional rsstanTani Keepers,
who must make a proht supply the
food that the school pupils are
Obliged 10 buy during the luncheon
period Recently there nave been
many complaints a. 10 the quality
and the price OF food furnished the
pupils and the service rendered
Especially has this been true of the
Central high school, where the stu
dents are permitted only a half
hour In which TO get the mid day
meal. Several students have writ
ten TO The Times complaining OF
service and the prices eSacted by
the concessioDalre.
The matter was placed before DR..
Charles r. Cbadsey. superintendent
OF schools, Wednesday morning He
tConssnued on Page Two.D
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
By CARL b. GRoAT.

(stdT Coyresponaen. United Press)
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3~The
American members OF he'joint Mex
ican peace commission will leave the
path clear for tho American govern
ment 20 Withdraw It's troops from
Mexico minus a protocol signed by
Carranza
" 1TIVII, me americans resumed scs7
sions with Chairman Lane today,
theN had practically agreed on the
following course
First. TO tell Carrnnza ard Presi.
dent Wilson that they could frame
no new troop withdrawal protocol
and that the joint sessions are
closed
Second perhaps 10 leave loop.
hole for the conference TO resume
discussion OF subjects involving Mex.
ican protection OF lives and prop
crty south Of the boundary after the
troops are out
War department plans for with
drawing thc troops are not "imme-
date" with the emphasis on I'm
mediate" hut there vas every rea-
son 20 believe today that very
soon after the joint sessions are
closed the administration will order
General Pershing back TO the border
and then relieve some more militia
forces. unless In tho meantime
northern Mexican conditions, already
badly disturbed. become menacing.
While taking steps 10 compose a
troublous situation. administration
officials privately express fear that
villa Is fast getting the upper hand
in northern Mexico and that the
Carranza regime viii crunble unless
quick uplift comes
In this connection. however II be-
came known today that Carranzs's s
diplomats, including Ambassador
Designate Arredondo are returning
from the United States. Central and
South America and Europe 20 Mex
lxo for conference which Will
inaugurate a new commercial policy
for the republic
Arredondo himself claims he will
return here lie may. but usually
reliable information ~ that he will
be made minister OF foreign Affairs
some time in the future and that in
any event he IL done with the posi-
ton OF Ambassador TO the United
States.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
F. c. HOWE WILL
BE FIRST SPEAKER
IN OPEN FORUM

Frederic C. Howe, United States
commissioners OF immigration al the
port OF New York, will be the speak
er AT the hrst meeting in the De
troit Open Forum. 10 be launched
next Sunday afternoon in McColles-
ter hall. Forest-ave.. Just west OF
Cass az $3.50 o'clock.
Peace and immigration" Is his
topic, and under IL he will tell what
he believes conditions will be in the
matter Of immigration. once peace Is
established The two prevalent
theories are that there will be either
food or a famine Mr. Howe has
not committed himself 10 either
Mr.. Howe was selected by Fred
erick +. Ingram. director OF the
Forum. 10 'naugurate the new insti-
tuition not only because Of his IA
miliarlty with the vital problem OF
immigration and because OF HIS abili.
ties as a public speaker, but because
for three years he was director or
the great Peoples institute in Coop.
ar union, New York. which was the
first practical open forum in this
country
Detroit has never had an open
forum and the Incorporation OF the
present organization was designed
TO meet what many people felt was
real civic need. There will be
written and oral questions for the
speaker TO answer when be has fin.
ished his address and members OF
the audience who feel that they
nave not had a satisfactory answer
will be entitled 10 comeback at
the discretion Of the chair. Con
gregstional singing and other music
will be a part OF the program
The three speakers following
Howe will be Hamilton Holt. editor
Of the Independent. who will speak
on Federation OF the world" Max
Eastman, editor Of The Masses, on
war and the struggle for liberty"
and Prof Scott Nearing on Work
ing and owning for a living"
printiuR--sh~ plain neat kisd--that
a. rtuhf--Itmes Lob neut MAIN ANN
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
TODAY'S WAR MOVES

The phrases "stormins'' and
hand to hand combat" In todsy's
Berlin ofhcisf statement Indicate
how terrific IL the battle being
wsged for control of positions In
Rumsuin and Dobrudjs.
TO-DAY u appeared that the nxht-
lnG c~ntcrr about Focssut - the
next immediate objective sought
by the German forcee. Berlin
claims that the Ninth army snow
stand. before the fortified position
of the Russisns" west aud south
of thst city. n reported an sd-
vance OF troops from the west IN
the ZsbsIs valley. and another
forward movement from the south
east. wherein two cities were
-tovwed.
In the west the Germen ~sr Of
nee d~tsti~d capture OF several
h~inhts--iikewise ny ".tsrmius'
--snd two additional towns oecu-
pied.
In DesrsdJs " appeared that
the Ru.sisrr were b~ire showed
hnck closer toward Mscir. Here
today. Heritr deserihed "ters~ious
re-t-tsnee'' FROM the enemy.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
TWO POLICEMEN
ARE SUSPENDED
Conducted Raid Without Con-
sulting Their Superior Is
Charge Against Pair

Two patrolmen attached 10 the
Bethune-ave. police station are un
der suspension. pending investiga.
ton by Sergt Hayes. in charge OF
the cleanup squad. OF the accusation
that they entered a disorderly resort
thority drove out male visitors and
ordered the proprietress to close her
place.
Facts concerning the case arc be
ing suppressed by Superintendent "
Police Marquardts but II is known
that tho two officers finally were
placed under arrest by members OF
Hayes squad The woman who con.
ducts the place became suspicious
OF the actions Of tho two men. and
Is said 10 have telephoned Hayes
asking n he had ordered has men to
raid her place.
Hayes. surprised by the intimation
that raid was taking place with
out his knowledge. sent members OF
lis squad TO tho place The two
raiders" were brought 10 hesdquar
ters and there " became known
they were bona hde officers Their
suspension followed.
Because a man representing him
self rs a police ofncer conducted 4
similar raid recently and analls
ceased his operations after the
owner of the house had given him
$50. thoro Investigation is being
made 10 determine whether the TWO
officers are connected with similar
Affairs
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
HELD
IN TICKET
SWINDLE
TOwar's Wayne County
Creamery Robbed
of Thousands

-Four men are held in Detroit and
two other cities in connection with
IA swindle perpretrated by means Of
forged milk tickets, which has cost
Towar's Wayne County creamery
thousands OF dollars in the past
several months
The men under arrest are Jacob
Solomon. No. 800 Jones-st., now in
the county Jail here, his brother.
Abraham Solomon, and Herman
Leipson. held in Worcester. Mass.
and Harry Herman, detained IN
Brooklyn
II Is believed that the fraud has
been going on since August. 1915.
Just how much the Towar company
has lost thru the swiudle is not
known.
Employed as driver by the
creamery company l6 months ago,
Herman Leipson conceived the idea
OF substituting spurious tickets for
the companys and selling them TO
customers. according 70 Assistant
Prosecutor Harry Keidan
Rather than have the tickets print
ed in Detroit he had Jacob Solomon
make them In Worcester, 1t is
alleged.
The swindle was discovered be
cause The men got careless and turn
cd in more tjckets than they dellv-
cred milk" said Assistant Prosecut-
or Keidan.
Leipson left for the east shortly
before Christmas.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Band Horns Full OF sleet.

HELENA, Mont, Jan. S.-A high
wind, accompanied by a terrific hall
storm. sleet. thunder and lightning.
struck Helena recently Light and
power wires were broken, and the
city was in darkness nearly half an
hour. A Salvation army band which
had been \givins q street concert
ceased suddenly when two musl-
clans found their instruments fun
Of sleet The crowds felt their way
10 shelter In binding hail. which
fell TO a depth OF several inches In
fav uainufea.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Betting Tickets No Evi-
dence of Gaming,
He Rules
GUS HERR AND
CLERK IN COURT
Police Justice Intimates
Case Will Be Dis
missed

Guz Herr. cafe proprietor and bur.
lesque impresario, accompanied by
his diamond ring and one OF his
clerks. Harry Polinsky, stood among
some common folk accused OF law
violations. In Police Justice Sellers
>purt, Wednesday morning. They
Hkrz and Polinsky, the ring being
excluded--were charged with con.
Quoting gaming place, and had
been placed under arrest Tuesday
afternoon.
Patrolmen Marlette and Hendricks
OF the cleanup division, made &c
bold as TO go into Herz's cafe. the
John r Inn, adjacent 70 the D. A.
C., Tuesday. They paid a dollar
and got ticket. along with the
ehasSvs OF getting some money bach
If the horse went over" The OH
GERS told Justice Sellers that fire.
quent complaints had been made tC
the police department that bets on
horse races were being taken at the
cigar counter in the front part OF
Herz's saloon
The Ring Goes Along.
The ponderous Mr. Herr with his
staggering. binding. diamond ring,
and the clerk, were arrested after
the bet had been placed. On the
drive 10 police headquarters, Polin-
sky solemnly declared he was work
ing for Herr.
What evidence have you got that
you placed bct?" demanded Attor.
ney Aldrich Baxter, representing the
defendants.
Marlette and Hendricks produced
scores OF tickets. representing re-
Continued on rage Two.J
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
COuZens Sends Notices
to Saloons and
Cigar Stands
GAMBLING MUST
STOP, HE SAYS
Commissioner Cites
State Law in Cirs
culars

Two thousand owners OF saloons,
billiard halls. and cigar stands in
Detroit. have received a circular no
uce from Police Commissioner
James Couzens. dated Jan /. notify
ing them that the state law prohib-
iting gambling In any form. must be
obeyed. The clause in the statute
which prohibits dice games is print
ed In capitals.
The commissioners only state
ment on the circular is, This law
must not be violated"
The circular In full. follows:
NOTICE FROM DETROIT PoLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Jan. I. 1917.
CHAPTER t0s
HOWEIiS MICHIGAN STATUTES.
Every person who shall set up or
promate, within this state, any lot
terry or gift enterprise for money. or
tconfinued on Page T~veD
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Commission to Report
Abandonment of
Protocol Plan
TROOPS TO BE
WITHDRAWN SOON
Rise of Villa Gives
Washington Some
Uneasiness

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The
American members Of the Mesi.
can joint peace commission Will
present 10 President Wilson
late this afternoon their recon-
vendatlon for eioslng up the
commissions sessions.
Before going TO see the presi.
dent they Will draft an answer
TO Gen carranxss rejection OF
the troop withdrawal protocol
II Is doubtful ~ sessions Will
be resumed az any iuyure time.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
5. COBB COLEMAN
SUED FOR DIVORCE

CHICAGO, Jan. S-Charging that
her husband 4. Cobb Coleman. mil.
llonaire polo player and club mem
Der, leads a life OF ease and luxury.
Is extravagant and spends his money
foolishly." Mrs. Daisy Derby Cole.
man has hIed suit for divorce Cole.
man caused newspaper sensation
in 1909 when he stated he would
marry working )girl In 1904 n
married MiFs Derby. OF Lansing,
Mich. comparatively poor girl.
tho of old family. In addition 20
a great fortune he already had Cole.
man inherited 100000 in 1905 from
The estate ~ his grandfather. Silas
Cobb. a millionaire Of Chicago.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

who died before he was sentenced
Young Lounsbury was British
soldier. The present Mrs. Louns-
bury Is his step-mother. Wounded
while on rhe firing line In France,
he was invaiided 10 England.
I'm not even sure that he's still
alive said Philip Gale. who was
attorney for the physician. He was
in very serious condition. We didn't
communicate with him"
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Nation Watching Dry
Michigan, He
Declares
BILL WOULD ALTER
ELECTION CODE
Positive Reforms Are
Contemplated in
New Measure

(Stdf Correspondent Detroit Times)
LANSING, Mich. Jan. Prompt
ly az noon today the forty ninth ses-
sion OF the Michigan legislature be-
gan in the senate and house OF rep
resentatives, with practically all
-fffefHA Aefs- present and the galleries
crowded with interested spectators
In the senate. which was called TO
order by ieut.-Gov. Luren d. Dick
inson. few formalities were needed
TO get the 80 members ready for
business. In the house IL was neces-
sary 20 elect the speaker and othe-
officers. and for members to draw
for their seats, both these pro
oedures taking up, much time. As
result there was practically no
other business transacted. In both
the senate and house the officers
for the session had been chosen at
The Republican caucuses lash eve
ming and their formal election was
foregone conclusion.
DOAH ilOAEtG W ultFN III
joint session az noon tomorrow 10
hear the exaugural address OF for
mer Gov Woodbridge n Ferris and
the inaugural message OF Gov AL
bert r sleeper.
Lieut. GOV. Dickinson read in the
senate, an extended inaugural mes
sage 10 the senator's, In which he
impressed upon them that much Is
expected OF this legislature and
urged them TO expedite all work
"a much as possible.
Among important matters TO come
before the legislature he mentioned
liquor legislation. insurance. rail
road, public health, high cost OF
living. taxation and primary law
(Continu~d on Page Tvvo)
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

MAIL" DEMANDS
B RITISH QUIT
SALONIKA DRIVE

LONDON, Jan. s-Demand for
abandonment OF the British expedi.
tion out of Saionika was voiced IN
an editorial in Lord Northcliffe's
Daily Mail today. II asserted that
the expedition was not planned oy
military. but rather by civilian Off
cials. arrived too late 10 save Serbia
and has proved took weak IN force
10 assist Rumania.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
BY IpAH meeLoNE GIBSON.

The sun glinted thru the windows
OF beautiful Burkecrest, Billie
Burke's home on the Hudson and
seemed to rest with lingering fond
ness on the copper locks Of the
young mother bending over the BIAS
sinet OF Florenz Patricia Burke
Ziegfeld.
People get such queer ideas.
said Billie Burke, following my Ques-
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
LODGE CALLS ON WILSONFOR |
EXPLANATION OF NOTE IN HOT FIGHT
over ENDORSEMENT BY CONGRESS-
Soldier Son of Late DR.. Lounsbury,
Now at Point of Death in English
Hospital, Ignorant of Fathers Fate

Lying at the point OF death in a
soldiers hospital In England II a
son Of the late DR.. Henry A. Louns-
bury. who knows nothing OF his
fathers death and the events pre-
ceding it. He Is Earl IOunsbury,
one Of the three sons OF the physi-
clan who pleaded guilty TO a charge
OF manslaughter after his arrest for
causing the death of Mrs. Madeline
Kramer thru Illegal treatment. and
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
-. .s--=---=---
THE WEATHER

Detroit and yicinttyi "wednesday
niHbt partly overcast and colder,
Thursday increasing ctcudiners. prob
nbly ught snowt moderate west
wind-. becoming vRrin BILE.
Lower Nirqgaui Fair aud colder
"Wednesday nikhti rhur-day in~ress-
Ina cloudinessi moderate west wind.,
bccomins variable.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Berlin Issues Report
on Operations
of U-BOats
BITTER BATTLES
IN RUMANIA
TeutOns Take More
Towns in Face of
Hot Resistance

BERLIN Cvia Sayville Wire
iess), Jan 3.-Torpedoing OF the
French bsttIeshlp Verite by
German submarine near Malta
is reported by the Zuerlcher
Post. The ship was badly dam
aged, the report says.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
rODAY's MPERATURBs.

the pssf - PEARS. -. In 1874 aud
isn5i lowest t5 below sero. tn 1879.
One year $50 today Highest temp
errtnre. Ell lowest. 1si mean. ~,
clear weather with trace of srow
during the early forenoon.
The sun sets "Wednesday st bua D.
m. and rises Thursday st = a. M. The
moon sets Thurrsey at bsoz q. Ia
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

or 2SS automobiles stolen In De
cembcr, 270. or approximately e6 per
cent were recovered. according to
statistics prepared by Ernst Mar
qnardl superintendent OF police.
The nkurcs for Decgmber also show
that &c per cent OF all other PROPERTY
stolen IN th, city wac recovered by
tho police
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

The Builders & Traders exchange
elected officers "Wednesday noon FOR
the ensuing year as follows: Press
dent, otto Mtsch. vice-president. y.
Conrad Brede: treasurer. Frank
Paui. secretary. Charles A. Rowcn.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

BERLIN, via SayvIIe Wire
less. Jan 3.-Recent sinking Of
the French bsttleship GauIoIs
included, German submarines
have 10 date sunk 1876 hostile
warships, Including torpedo
boats and submarines, the press
bureau announced today. The
total tonnage OF these vessels
is 759,430.
or these t25 vessels were
British with 565 200 tonnage.
"The total losses by the En-
tente OF warships surpass the
totsl tonnage OF the warshlps
OF France az the beginning OF
the war" the Press Bureau
said
Lost auxiliary cruisers and
tContinued on Page rwc.)
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

Altho there Is no perfect clock.
the one that nearest approaches
perfection IN this country. The stand
ard clock Of the United states, r.
kept in glass case in a dark un-
derground vault IN the Naval OBJ
servatory AZ Washington where
scientific officers OF the government,
regularly detailed for the duty,
watch over n day and night. con-
stantly correcting II by observations
made from he stars and sun.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.--"The
very existence OF neutral nations il
becoming difficult," Senator Hitch
cock declared today in renewing
HIS fight for Endorsement by the
senate of the presidents note TO
belligerents.
Hitchcock. urging immediate en-
dorsement. said.
81 realize there may be two opin-
ions In the senate rs TO the presi-
dents suggestions but cannot be-
lieve there can be any real objec-
tlon TO indorsing The action Itself.
The nations are at present far
(Continucd on Page Twol
The Detroit times., 1917-01-03
Billie Burke, Famous Actress, -s
Will Tell in The Times How ~
o. She Will Raise Her Daughter

ton as 20 whether she woald give
up the stage now.
Il am going back TO the stage"
the said 1T Is my work In which I
have been successful. You would
hardly ask Mr. Ziegfeld 70 give up
his work and settie\ down No moth.
ing but home \and mother and baby
Continued On Page Fcur.D
wayne -inersi aud Turkish ustbG
for men and women Oses an night
ADV.