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The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
OVERTHROW Of Gar AND MINISTRY
TO Be FOLLOWED BY ELECTION Of
new GOVERNMENT, DUMA DECREE5

and what her sister wss doing. and
how her grandmother was"
Barker complains that for . year
he hss been unable TO see HE wife
and patch up their dtRersaeee, ana
that his elf4Ete " tn11plS0ne and
|Sriss her hsta nssA sitAest -
cese ~
Il sent her sowers every week
during the summer along In the
fall the torist told me that the Tow
ers had been returned each time, "
he said
Simply seeking 10 prevent Mrs.
Barker from divorcing him, Barker's
entire testimony was devoted TO
denying her charges instead OF max.
ing accusations against her. He de
MED coming home from parties with
hts friends with his hat caved In
and his clothes disarranged.
Il would take a glass o. wine or
beer or two while ! was at Tech
at fraternal dinners" he said. "or
sometimes here a. the Statier. but
rye never been drunk IN my life"
On particular night Leah charges
him with coming home drunk. Bar.
kef said that he had called her up
after he had taken two beers az
the Statler and said he was going
10 sec the Birth OF a Nation" with
party OF four Of his businegs
friends
Mrs Edward p. Bsrxer mother Of
Harold. testified Friday morning
that she had never made Mrs Leah
Barker do household work IN her
bone. nor had handled Young Bar
ker's bank account, as the girl witc
charges.
She made sweeping denial Of all
the charges brought against her by
young Mrs Barkcr
u don't know who. could have
treated her like servant in the
house" she said. ~ certainly did
not She was Just like my own
daughter 7 WIS very fond Of her
She was 2 highly-strung little girl
Her father often apologized FOR
things she said. but 7 told him not
10 She was like a real little ami
NAL She was Just natural
As 10 the elopsment which Mrs
Leah Barker now reg cts. md the
responsibility for which she charges
10 her mother-ln-law. Mrs Barker
declared that she had had nothirg
to do with II, having advised Leah
che said. that Il would be exceed
ingly poor policy and a wrong thin
{ 0 do.
Her doll.llke pretty daIshter-in
law didn't have a great deal Of taste
for hogsekec ping. Mrs Barker said
dtho she expressed an eagerness "a
learn under her tutelago. n was
largely because o. her ineKperience
In managing a house that The young
couple came 10 live al the Barker
home, Mrs Barker asserted
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
N. c. PUTS
BAN ON ALL
SHIPMENTS
Orders Agents On ALI
Divisions To Accept
No More Freight
STRIKE SEEMS
UNAVOIDABLE
Pere Marquette Conf
dent Its Men Will
Not Walk Out

The railroads have abandoned
hope OF avsrting the threatened rail
road strike. Only a miracle can
prevent the waikout Saturday even
ing they are now convinced.
This was proved Friday at noon
when the Michigan Central issued
orders to agents everywhere not TO
accept any more business until fur
ther orders. A copy OF the notice
was also communicated TO all OF its
connections.
The order is not alone effective
on the Michigan Central but on all
New York Central lines.
reporter for The Times was In
the once OF Henry shearer, gen
eral superintendent OF the Michigan
Central. when the message came
from the main once in New York
That means II IL all on" eH-
claimed Mr.. Shearer And he callej
q stenographer and dictated q mes-
sage TO be sent 10 every agent OF
the system. putting the rule into
immediate effect.
Such an order would not be is-
sued ~ the heads OF the system saw
any chance 20 avoid the strike. !"
said Mr. Shearer.
The Michigan Central. the most
important freight carrying road en-
(Centfnuea On Psgp TweD.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
COCKTAILS SAYS
CANAL IS SAFE
Builder of Big Ditch" Gives
Address at ID. A. c.
Luncheon Friday

FortihcAtions OF the Panama canal
approaches are more than adequate
TO defend them against any sea at
tack, altho the immense guns would
be rendered practically useless after
two hours Of continuous firing. Maj
Gen. Goethals. builder OF the canal.
said in an address IN the ID. A. C..
Friday afternoon. Gen. Goethals.
who retired as governor OF the canal
zone on Jan. II. added. however. that
two hours time would be rufficient
TO accomplish the defeat OF any feet
that might attack either approach.
Gen. Goethals stopped in Detroit
on his way TO New York from Ann
Arbor, where be talked TO students
~ the university. lie was guest at
a dinner in the d. A. c., given by
Robert X. Davis. manager OF the De-
troit Reduction company. al which
were present Mayor MARI. a mum
Der OF city ofncials, and prominent
citizens.
Il very much doubt II sea attack
ever will be made against the canal
by any nation" said the general II
am certain that the fortincations are
entirely adequate against any attack
from the sea. altho I have heard ar
guments to the contrary In the two
hours thar the guns would be Of use
they could accomplish the destruc-
tion OF any feet that might menace
the approaches"
When the war comes 10 an end.
thousands OF vessels now under
American registry will 60 back TO
foreign nags. the general claims.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

LARGE sum
T0H0SP|TAL
Will of Mrs. Whitney
Provides for Memo
rial AT Harper
GIVES FREELY TO
OTHER CHARITIES
Y. M. C. A. and Y. w. C.
A. To Receive Bequests
of $1,000 Each

Mrs. Sara j. Whitney, widow OF
David Whitney. Jr.. who died March
10. N her home, No. s2S Wood.
wnrd-avs. and for many years one
OF the most prominent figures In
religious nnd social circles in De
troit. left sbsquests to relatives and
friends amoantinE 10 s2e5,o00. and
sums 70 religions and philanthropie
institutions amounting TO something
more than $4,000.
The rest OF her estate. with the
exception OF a few minor bequests
she leaves for the establishment Of
a ward or building az Harper hos
pitAl to be known a. the David
Whitney memorial. Mrs. Whitney
was a member OF the board OF the
Farrand- Training school OF Harper
hospital
Her will was nled early Friday
afternoon In the probate court.
AS a charter member Of the
board OF the Womens Hospital a
Infants home, she leaves $4,000
to that institution. for a free bed.
This beouest Ia the largest OF a
number OF gifts 10 the charities In
which Mrs. Whitney was personally
interested and active A number OF
her gins are TO Presbyterian In.
stltutione.
To the First Presbyterian church
she gives $4,000. a sum which q
raised In a codicii from an original
sift Of $4,000 The Y W. c. A
and the Y NJ. c. A. get $1,000 each
Mrs. Whitney having been mem
Der Of the Y. W. c. A board
A like sum is given to the board
OF home missions and the board OF
foreign missions of the Presbyter.
ian church. and 10 Park College
Mo.
Mrs. Marion Owen. widow OF the
late Aid George A. Owen. is lef,
81 900. Mrs. Whitney remembered
her servants generously and dis
tant relatives.
The three children OF deceased.
D. G. whitney. Mrs Tracy w Nc
Gregor. both OF Detroit, and Mrs.
J. J. Hon. OF Paris. are not men
toned IN the will
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
GOmpers, Lane and
Sec. Wilson Leave
for New York
DRASTIC STEPS
MAY BE TAKEN
If Conference Fails,
the President May
Use Force

WASHINGTON, March l6.-Ths
government has acted In an effort "a
prevent the progressive nationwide
railroad strike. scheduled TO start al
o'clock tomorrow evening. secre
tAry Of the Interior Lane. Secretary
ef Labor Wilson. Samuel Gompers
prcsidsnt of the American Fedora
ticn OF Labor. and Daniel willard
president OF the Baltimore q Ohio
railroad. were this afternoon named
BY President Wilson TO confer with
brotherhood chiefs and railroad man
aeers IN . nnal effort to avert such
a calamity.
All viii leave at once for New
York.
Following q meeting OF the presi
dents cabinet this afternoon al
which the strike situation was dis
cussed Secretary Of War Baker is
pued the following statement:
Acting under a plan suggested
by the National Council OF De-
fenss today. Secretary Lane, Sec
rstary Wilson. Daniel willard and
samuel nomn%TA. al WENuFEH "
the advisory council Of the Coun-
ell of National Defense. will 20
60 New York 10 confer immedi-
Ateiy with representatives OF
both sides with the end In view
Of bringing about an adjustment
of the differences and avoid
serious situation developing at
time OF international crisis
Asked n a course OF action had
been decided upon In event OF fail
ure OF this msdiatory course, secre
tary OF War Baker replied that he
would not care TO discuss that.
There IL reason TO believe, how
ever. that the president In view OF
the international situation. IL deter
mined to take any action. however
drastic. 10 prevent a tie-up OF the
great transportation systems OF the
eountry.
The announcement was signed BY
Secretary OF War Baker as chairman
OF the council OF national defense
and addressed 70 Secretary Lane. W
p. Wilson, Daniel willard. Of the
Baltimore a Ohio. and Samuel Com
pers.
Colncident with designating the
mediatory board President Wilson
sen, a personal appeal 10 members
OF the railroad brotherhood and rail
road managers for cooperation In
the best interests OF the country.
The appeal reads
deem II my duty and my
rtGht 20 appeal 10 you In this
time OF national peril 60 open
again the questions at issue be-
tween the railroads and their
opsratives with view 10 ac-
mnodation or settle ement. with
nv approval q committee % the
council ~ national defense W
about 20 seek a conference with
You. With that end la view
general interruption of the
railway traffic % the country AZ
this time would entail danger
40 tn nation against which
have the right 20 enter my most
solemn and earnest protest
N 10 new ths duty of every pa
trtotie man 20 bring matters of
mt. sort 20 imwedists Aeeom"o-
rSs safety Of the country
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
SENDS COMMITTEE To
Make LAST EFFORT FOR
PEACEFUL ADJUSTMENT I

against manifest perils affecting
tts own peace and the peace OF
the whole world make accom-
modation absolutely imperative
and seems 90 me TO render any
other choice or action ineoneeiv-
WOODROW WILSON.
NEW YORK. March fs.--Indiea-
tions that President Wilson may Re
asked to mediate In the threatened
railway strike scheduled 10 begin to
morrow evening developed today
(Ceaffaued on Pare rwe).
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
Support For InfanG
Democracy ID
&cwing Il
14zE
RUSSIA NOW uNlrGo \
TO AcHlavE vsc10Ny

PETRooRAD March ts---rhe
re-establishmsnt Of a power csca-
bic Of achieving a victory. -
demonstrated by recent evso1s,
VIII increase the popular -
thusiasm and multiply the ~
tionsI forces Of the peoples aD,-'
ger and their determinatioa. =
declared Prof. Paul N. MilukoR,
new minister OF foreign affairs.
today
Our revolution was the short
est and least bloody OF any In
history" be asserted.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

PETRoGRAD. March ia gov.
eminent TO be- based upon universal
suffrage aud equal voice OF the REQ
pie IN it's administration has sue
ceeded he reign of the most ce~
Loiie Of modern sovereiFns.
The executive committee OF the
duma which today began its task a
Transforming the most absolute Of.
munarchies into modern democ
rdcy announced IL would hrst re.
STORE complete order thuout ,hs
empire prior to holding general eiec.
tions.
These general elections will give
all fhe people OF the Empire an op-
rortunity 10 voice their opinion ~
n The fora OF government and the
personnel ~ the oficials who vii
administer that government.
order WAS gradually being rcstor
"a today thruout Russia
Amnesty 10 all political offenders
win BE- proclaimed
The empress was reported 20 bs
suhering from a hysterich attack
The cEarevitch was ill The wh~re
abouts of the czar was unknown
Prices .or provisions. kept up n
extortionate revers by duplicity q
ministers and grating underfines ~
The old government, declessed snor
mously today. Great stores of fno4
etu1s were found concealed IN vsrs
Gus parts OF the city--ti'e sam sort
q foodstunb which the forrnor min
listers asserted had been sxhsusts<
thruout Petrograd.
The new government thru the er
tcutive committee u the dums d
rapidly gaining strength from IN
classes. NOores OF the Empire were
today reported meeting IN nri~ss
places and pIedging support 90 The
new order.
Abdication Of the erar has scss
ordered by The Duma. but has nos
a. yet been effected. Gr~na prhs
Nicholas. commander ~ the csu
easus armies has approved this ssso
LONDON. March is.--Chsnss11n
Of the Exchsausr Bonsr Law 80
the house Of commons tpdsy -
ths British sovernns.s vcun1 q
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
BOMBS KILL Z
IN COURT HOUSE

BoSrONh, March 16.--rwo bombs
were exploded in the lavatory of the
Pemberton Square courthouse late
this afternoon while the superior
court was In session. Two men were
blown to bits. Identification was Inn
possible.
The police Immediately started
search for the men wha placed the
bombs.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
SON TAKES ACTION
TO AVERT Rail S1R|k|
NO EMBARGO
CARRANzA TOLD

WASHINGTON. March 1s.--The
United states government refuses TO
place any embargo on supplies or
munitions 20 the Allies. says a note
to Gen. Carranss sent by the state
department this afternoon. The note
IA in reply to Gen. carranza's note
proposing such embargoes.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
Drex.lIus VIII FILED

Peter J. DreIelius, founder OF the
Social Order Of Moose. and for
many years proprietor Of a cafe at
Macomb and Russell-st., who died
on Feb 2S, left his estate to his
two sons. Peter J. DreKslius. Jr., and
Robert T. Drexelius His win was
MED Friday morning In prchste
court. He was survived by his
mother and rwo sons and two
daughters. Mrs j. Hoffman. md
Mrs E1la Emmons. Benefit rom
the Detroit Century CLUB. Of which
nc was a charter member. and the
Knights of the Royal Ark ar like.
wise left 20 the sons AmonE -
property Silled 10 the sons is tht
cafe where the Social Order OF
Moose Vas founded
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
RUSSIANS
BEAT TURKS

PETROoRAD. March ls.-"To-
ward Kermsnshsw we dislodged the
Turks from their fortified positions
al the summit of Naleshkiar." said
the offciai war once statemcn' to-
day
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
Far~en Estate .. s2z. .7ss.

The estate OF Jessie NJ. Farwell
amounts 10 So 1856. according TO
an accountinE nled Thursday morn.
ing in the probate court by George
l. Canheld.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
SENATE VOTES
To ADJOURN

ASHlNGToN. March 1.-THE sen
ate adjourned sine die az sos p u.
today
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
LATE NEWS bJLlETINS

PARIS, March fg---Between the
Avre lines q French detachneat
last nimht occupied n uumber OF
German pasftions. tmprfsonfng
maay. tOdsy's ofheiaI statement
asserted
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

JudEe Rutherford. of New York. Ar
cadia. sunday. ,. m seats free.--
Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

MONEY TO LOAN for building
homes Interest lower than ever
Quick service. We have plenty OF
money now, but applications are COM
ina fast Call and hls your applica-
tions early. DETROIT a NORTHERN
MiCHfGAN BUILDING a LOAN AS
ISOLATION. 10 GRAND River-avs
Phone Cadillac toii.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
sPaIyCTIWr sPrcIAU

Help yourself along By taking a
Mineral sulphur or Tonic Bath at
Wayne Bath House--Adv
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

DR. GEORGE sEwELL and I.eota r.
Williams intend 20 be married In
Windsor. Ontario. March 81. 1917.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

LONDON. March ia smaIi
enemy steamer attempting 60
cree. The Tfgrfs river was set
snrw and ultimsteiy eavtur~d on
Tuesaay, practically undamaged,
ts6sy'n ofnciaI report FROM the
Mesopetssnisu expedftionsry foree
asse rte&.
TIE Turkish forces are still I'm
retrest beyona BaGaad.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

CIVILIZATION ar WASHINGTON
twice daily. ais and s;fs-AdV.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

THE RUSH TO BUILD HOMES viii
start early this spring II is weli
MILLION DOLLARS last year and
have lots of money now. but new ap-
plications are taking it last Don't
delay your application u you want
a loan for building a home Interest
lower than ever DETROIT A.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN BUILDING
a LOAN ASSOCIATIONS 20 Grand
River-aVe. Phone Cadillac coll
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
THEoDoRE ROosnvELT SAYS

'NhaTitF " WonoerfuI pIhy Win
very strong appeal 20 the sympa-
thies Last showing today az the
Miles theateT. Matines only. y 20 20
1.3o. preeeding the vaudsviiis same
prlees. loc ard zoe Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

. ~ PAsO. TeE-. Marrh I0--The
power ana aufherfsy Of the Car
rRsns meverumeat In the Rorth-
ern states sf Mexiee are sEain
serseusiy tAwstenea, secoratnR TO
reports Reaching rnited states
agents and mining naen h@re
today. rhe~e r~vorts declare that
alt the Cswrspsn treevw In the
states sf Chfhuahua and ssusra
whe are loyal 60 Obrwgsn. until
re~entiy war nzfnister On Presi-
deut CaYvans~'. eshinet. nrr Tn
spen revolt against the pr~seut
GovernWeut.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

LONDON. March fs.--chsnss1ln
Of the Exchsausr Bonar Law -
the house Of commons tsdsv 90
the British sovernnsnt vc1n1 -
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16

scarab Hus epeu % subue sat- =
The Detroit times., 1917-03-16
Every Lawyer Should Hear

Judge Rutherford. Arcadia. sunday.
r. m. All seats fr~e.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-09
10-CENT O[EO
TAX REJECTED
UNDERWOOD SECURES
CUT OF TWO CENTS
Administration Revenue Bill
Will Raise Quarter Of
a Billion.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S. The .ad
ministration revenue bill, designed to
raise approximately $250,0O0.0oO and
authorizing a bond issue of 100000.
900, was practically agreed upon today
by the Democrats OF the senate fin
ance committee. 1t will be submitted
to the Democratic caucus for approval
tomorrow night.
Efforts to induce the committee tc
reduce or eliminate the proposed ex
cess profit tax Of eight per cent or
net incomes Of co-partnershipS and
corporations were unavailing. 1t was
decided, however. to clarity the Ian
guage Of the measure as it passed the
house in order that there may be nc
misconstructlon. The exemption OF
SIS, 900 and eight per cent profit on in
veStment is retained.
The committee agreed 10 amend the
bill by accepting the flat tax Of two
cents a pound on oleomargarine pro
posed by Senator Underwood in lieu
of the present practically prohibitive
tax OF ten cents a pound. Dairy in
terests are greatly opposed to the
amendment. and will be gvn a hear
ing tomorrow. Increased inheritance
taxes and munitions excises as car
ried in the house bill are retained.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-09
WEIGH SWEPT BY
DISASTROUS FIRE

WEIGH. W. Va, Feb. S.-This city
was visited by q distastrous fire to-
night when the blaze broke out in" &. D..
Brewster & Co.'S department store and
swept one side Of tho business district.
Tho damage was estimated tonight ut
$4,000, with this partly covered by in
surance.
Inadequate fire fighting apparatus and
r. high wind caused the fire to spread 10
nearby buildings. Calls were Sant TO
nearby towns. and the Norfolk & Vest
ern railroad made up a special train ut
Bluencld and sent part Of the fire light
ing equipment from that city.
The local authorities are unable TO
ascertain the cause Of the fire.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-09
RYNDAN WAS
WARNED BACK
SUB COMMANDER
SAVED THE VESSEL
From Destruction by Giving
Warning When the Liner
Neared War Zone.

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-The Holland.
America Line steamship Ryndam,
which sailed from New York for Rot.
terdam January 20, with the American
consular agent at Luxembourg ana:
nearly hundred other cabin passen-.
gers, and which was reported last
night to be returning to this port, was
warned by a German submarine to
turn back when about to enter the
war zone," according to unomcial
advices received here today.
A wireless message from passen.
ger on board the Ryndam contained
this information, it was stated BY
person closely connected with the
steamship service here. The Ryndam
was on her way to Rotterdam by way
OF Falmouth and was within fourteen
hours steaming Of the latter port
when she swung around for the return
trip to American waters:
At the Office Of the Holland-America
line it was said no word OF tho
steamer or the reason for her return
had been received, other than cable
message from Rotterdam announcing
her turning back to New York The
message conveyed the impression, the
officials said, that the master OF the
ship had taken the action on his own
initiative and had so advised his.
owners by wireless.
This action by the captain. the ON.
cials added, was clearly within his
rights as full responsibility for the
safety of the ship and passengers
devolves on him while at sea and be
would be expected to take any neces.
sary precaution. :
The Ryndam Is In command OF
Lieutenant-C Commander W. Krol OF the
Holland naval reserves. The ship is
expected to reach New York Saturday
on Sunday unless she is compelled to
put into Halifax or Bermuda for coal.
/, P. A. S. Franklin, president OF the
International Mercantile Marine CON-
pany, announced late today that no
decision had been reached regarding
the sailing. of the American Line
steamships St. Louis and st. Paul.
Mr.. Franklin declared there was moth
ing to add to his statement OF yester.
day that the sailings OF the vessels
had been indefinitely postponed.
Reports that preparations were under
way to arm the two vessels were
denied at the office OF the line, as were
rumors that the government would be
asked to relieve the line OF Its mail
contract. A number of applications
from discharged nava. and army gun.
ners for positions on the vessels were
received today. None Of the applica.
tions was accepted, It was said.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-09

SINKING NOT
An OVERT ACT
so RULES THE
ADMINISTRATION
! Technically is Not to Be
Allowed to Plunge the
Country Into War.

WASHINGTON, Feb 8. The
American government still is with
out the official evidence of an over
act by Germany considered necessary
to Justify President Wilson In going
before Congress for authority to use
necessary means to protect American
seamen and people.
There no longer is any doubt that
the ruthless submarine campaign Is
in full. swing in defiance of the warn
Ing Of the United States. Every
where it is believed that if no Amer
lean ship has been destroyed 1t is
because American ships are lying
idle in their harbors instead Of ply
ing their usual trade; if no American
life has been lost it is due entirely
to chance.
1t also is generally conceded that on
the basis of preliminary reports the
torpedoing without warning of the
passenger liner California with an
American on board, makes out clear
cut case of technical violation Of the
rights of the United States.
President Wilson.
However. is represented as deter
mined not to plunge the country into
war on a technicality. When he
moves it will be on complete evidence
of an outrage about which there can
be no question. Then he expects to
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