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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
ORDERS SIGNAL
AT SMILE ROAD
AND WOODWARD

The state railroad commission has
ordered the ID T.. r. 10 install an
automatic crossing alarm bell with
wig wag attachments al the Nine
Mile-rd. and Woodward-ave within
go days.
Application to have further pro.
lection at the crossing was made by
tho Fcrndale Boosters Recommends.
ton that the alarm bell be installed
was made by Engineer Bice. Of the
commission. after an inspection Of
;he crossing In the event that the
bell becomes imperative. tho rail-
way must supply a Waterman
The Organization OF tho new W.
g, 7 u. Of Marsion-ave. Presby
ierian church viii BE- completed
Thursday afternoon. In tho church
parlore officers viii be- chosen and
new members initiated al women
~ The parish and Tho neiehborhood
arc asked 10 join In Tho union.
Our var with Germany IL one
..rwsL r.IF tCH,v
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
The four companies 81 the Reserve
nfnrrr., TRIMMING rnrps nt lentrRl

aui tho organ tzation ~ anntheF
butfal Iln ID ntIug cons tercd. lr"d-
eric Thompson % puat Brnduat"
-irdent ~ central ls .erviuE .n
tae unuhl. capacity ~ commander
-ntps arc noH drilling v5th rifles
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
subscriptions for the fund 30 supply
hF,~h srloot Notuntccr. with uni

forms has exceeded the $4,000 ask
cd tur pl tlr Detroit BOARD ~
CON merro aud now totals Sl2.Qo'.
Members - tho committee SHf thet
me eNtrn money viii bp used TO
ruuIp new volunteer units Rs thFN
are organized trrunut the city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16

The Northern Baptist convention
meets In annual session today at
Cleveland and the Southern Baptist
convention meets az the same time
In New Orleans
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
George a.. Hooker. OF the city Plan
commission of IhIelEO. VIII spesk

rn -tlfF planning before the
trot ltu-fnerrlug society ia the
,lub rooms. $50 SIS West Grand
f-iyrr.4t,.. rridav evening MAY 49,
.rh, paper t.flI hr illustrated win
lantern d dies This viii Doe the la1t
reruar wr'trg until next sep
f..rrI.f.f
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
Society

Mr.. and Mrs H. p Todd arc
in Portland, ore
Excelsior W. c. r L. viii meet
Thursday afternoon al . o'clock, In
the homo OF Mrs r " Putnam,
40 81 Begoleaye.
DeWi.t n Taylor and daughter
Miss Agnes Taylor. No % Alfred
ST.. haye returned from two
months visit in the east
o.
The Farrand Nurses Training
School alumni gave reception
Tuesday afternoon, In Harper hos
pital. for the nurses OF Harper hos.
pital unit. No. Il. who are going
10 war service.
o
Danes OF the Loyal Legion met
in the home OF Mrs Frank j. Heck
or. Tuesday afternoon. and made
kits for the members Of the engi-
ucering corps under command OF
col Harry Burgess.
.
The members OF the House OF
Providence auxiliary will meet
Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock
IN the home. 10 complete plans for
the annual June festival 70 be held
Wednesday and Thursday, June 6
and 7. In Arcadia.
o
Miss Katherine Locke. who has
been giving series OF delightful
lectures on current events thruout
the winter and spring season. will
bring her talks 10 a close Thursday
morning. in tho green room OF the
Hotel Pontchartrain, when she Will
speak on Dual personality and the
war maps
Detroit chapter Kings Daughters
gratefully acknowledge the assist
ance Of friends and merchants in
the presentation Of tho oriental
opera. The Pagoda Of Flowers. In
McCollester hall. Friday evening
The entertainment was given 10
raise money for the BUILDING fund
OF the proposed King Daughters
home for aged people.
Among attractive entertainments
given this week in MacDiarmid's
Chocolate homestead were the fol
lowing Miss A. NJ Roby. No i55
Fcrryave west. afternoon tea for
10. following Temple matinee, Miss
G. McGrewy. 30 ESQ Twenty nth
ST.. afternoon tea for eight. follow
ine Temple matinee. Miss Stein
bury. No 100 IIendrie ave. after
noon tea for eiEhD after Temple
matinee Miss T.. johnson. No ia
Libcoln ave. luncheon for eight n
honor Of Miss Laura Whtlock whose
marriage to Percy s. Johnson VIII
take place Saturday Grace hos
pltal alumni entertained go gradual
ing nurses AZ a theaier party IN the
Temple Monday. followed BY after
noon tea in the homestead
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16

The annual Spartanburg IS. c.
Music Festival opens today and will
continue until Saturday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
City News in Brief

and Opportunity to do tho right
l,ud ~ Things
w" iifuc chaps, nNr nnd siN years
oid. are preparing GO defend their
country ln true military style Tho
older had tho young pressed
against brick wall 'fuesdaf. with
heels together nud shoulders
straight while he Taught hiw 90
salute. THE lItfIr fellow was
ass Inward and rho words 80 lls
superior officer were moro torr.fIl
thun elegant. 'Sur N ynu don't d"
Do right thlr tue. iil bust srr
head was what hc said.
Won see many little acts 90 kind
ness these days" said a NNomnn 81
Tuesday IL just saw am ola hlltH
man being pl0trl across hHst
street hy uswshuY whu lott sew
traI customer thru bis goodness
The old man was Wavrriug "n mo
curb tapping tire pavement "iil
his stick when che little boy took
iu The situation. -natchrd tH hfm
and hurrlod him across the street.
lie dldu know that ans one nn-
ticcd htm and did not wait to hr
thanked
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
Professors ~. T.. UiRgs and John ).
Cor. OF the niNrrsiIy Of MlrhiEnn,

Ilprrrs viii hc among tho spcak rt s.
before the Wolvsriu" Aut"Wob 10
club FriJay night The general dls-
QUESTION grli hc ou roadway con
.lrultLln-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16

Our var with Germany il one
month old today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16
LILLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME
4 PLAY School
" BHR RECESS.

lnonxricht 1915. by d " Rlreess-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-16

Next story Noses and Wits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
PEDESTRIANS SHOULD
Use THE SIDEWALKS

IF each of the elements OF traffic
could be kept in its proper place at
the right time, the big problem or reg
ulation would be solved" is the opin-
ion of President III. NJ Rowe of the
American Automobile Association.
The sidewalks are for pedestrians
and the streets primarily for vehicles.
The pedestrian should be and is safe
guarded in his use of the sidewalks
and designated crossings. where he
should at all times have the right of
way When he attempts to use the
streets at points other than at cross
inEs, then he should do so at his own
peril. Furthermore, when he occupies
the street at any other than at desig-
mated crossings. it would be prima
facie evidence of gross carelessness on
his part and he should be made to as
sumo the responsibility for his con-
duct. On the other hand, drivers Of
vehicles should have precedence be-
tween crossings. They should have
right TO expect that they will only
have to look out for other. vehicles. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
DEMOCRACY Lt.SSt.NING IN
UNITED STATES. HE CHARGES

washington. ian, 1.--troolaimine
himself 10 the Congress of construc-
tive Patriotism" as member Of
THAT great patriotic society, nc Sons
and Daughters OF the Steerage." f'ro-
fossor Edward \ Steiner. Of Grinnen
College. Iowa told tbs National Sc
cuiity League what he thought was
wrong with the United States ir tie
following words;
we are in grave danger OF beng
unable TO fuse the nation into a
necessary unit because OF the growing
lack of democracy in our social life
and the intensity and blindness OF our
racial and religious prejudices. As no
other people in the world, we need
20 cultivate the virtues OF justice and
sympathy; train ourselves for coop
Grafton with the unlike, ana need to
give Immediate consideration to the
training In the same direction Of those
who may be the weaker and newer
peoples among us.
We are an undiscipiined people.
physically, morally and intellectually.
The public school system must be-
come nationalized in as far as that is
possible 1t has back Of it an al
mirable purpose. and the most ideal
istic. but also the most inefficient
teaching body In existence.
I'VE are also somewhat deficient in
the power OF idealizing our national
possessions. Richly dressed, with
marvellous country. lowered by a
past full OF romance and heroism, we
. must stimulate the idealism OF our
youth and awaken in them passion
for their country and Willingness to
serve IL.
There are two Americas. the one III
which We live, materialistic. but not to
he. sordid. but struggling not to he;
disorganized In many OF Its phases, but
with a marvellous sense for unity. in
tolerant, but hating intolerance: mar
row. but striving to be sympathetic.
unjust, but shifting itself for its sins.
selfish. but with a genius for altruism.
The other. the America We want it
10 be, Is still in the making. and for
that new America, the better, strong
or, nobler America, a struggling world
il waiting. and when it comes 1t will
hail it, as once 1t greeted the new
continent as 1t rose for them as II 1t
were virgin from the sea But this
nation must be no replica OF Ger
many, no matter how perfect We may
regard the naturalization of that
state: nor another England. though
abe be our mother: nor yet another
France. no matter how glowing her
patriotism. It must be again a new
world. with 4 new ideal of the ma
Asn." .~-----.- -.----..----4 !
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

President Peters. of the Common
Council. has engaged the assistance
OF several of his colleagues in an ef-
fort to do something toward the build
ing of Riverside Drive. He expects
a good-size appropriation in the next
budget.
ut will take about s226,o0o to GO
through with the Riverside Drive pro
gram and the money might as well be
appropriated now as to wait ANIL
some time in the future. The Admin
istratiye Board has made one start in
the vicinity of Candles Hill and have
built n retaining wall at Fifth Street,
Now 1t Is up to the Council to appro-
pirate enough money to extend the
drive through Hollywood Cemetery, or
around 1t. through Riverside Park and
Riycrview Cemetery az well as Mount
Calvary, connect 1t with William Byrd
Park and the pumphouse and tnen
continue 1T up the river to the act
Ting basin.
There is no reason why the build
ing of the road should not go forward
this year
General Manager Monte d. stone. OF
the Richmond Automobile Dealers
Show, Incorporated. says that motor
fsts in general and dealers in partieu-
Tar will lend their support TO the
Riverside Drive movement. tie says
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
TRIED TO DUPLICATE j
FEAT OF HUMAN Ft|

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 27.--A iawyey ~
the fourth floor of an Atlanta 6lkyS
scraper looked up from prepar1nx G,
brief and saw a boys leg dangliux III;
the window. while the toes groped a1AI
groped for a hold on the slick an6s
shiny face of the brick,
Running to the window and throw
ing up the sash, the lawyer discov-
cred that a telegraph messenger 10Y,
employed by a telegraph company
which occupies the ground floor, wnAs
enjeavoring with might and main to-
duplicate the daring performances OF
Harry Gardiner, the human Nv. who
recently climbed the Fourth Natfonai
Bank building in the presence OF
throngs that overwhelmed the center.
Of the city.
The messenger boy was quite GER
tain that he could finish his journey
to the top of the ten-story building il
the lawyer would let him alone, but
the lawyer was not willing to b
partipceps criminals and dragged him.
through the window into the once
very much to the disappointmsEk Of
rapidly growing crowd on the Mde-
walk who were pulling for the boz e
succeed.
And this daring youngster waspniy
one of many In Atlanta who nave
been crazy to test their climbing pow
ers since they saw the human ny. They
are shining up trees and telephonS
poles and front porch columns and .the
sides of apartment houses. while their
parents are busy with hickories and
threats of other forms of punishr1aent
to make them stay on terra flrma.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

being produced In the East Indies
There seems to be. however, no reason
why lemon grass cannot be grown sue
cessfully In the subtropical portions
of the United States.
The plant does best on drained
sandy loan, but it is suggested that
the high pine lands of the Florida
peninsula would be suitable. Newly
cleared sandy pine land without any
previous application of lime has given
good results. On the other hand,
poorly drained soil should not be used
The crop, 1t is said. may be planted
with safety. where the temperature
does not fall below 25 degrees +. On
the sandy Florida soils experiments
have shown that lemon grass requires
rather more potash than other grasses.
The first year, two cuttings can be
made, thereafter three harvests year
should he expected. Close cutting is
not profitable because of the low oil
content in tho lower portion of the
plant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
JAPAN'S INTERESTS
FULLY PROTECTED
Allies Have Reached Agreement n To
Return of German Colonies. Jap
anese Statesman says.
lBr Intcrnational News scr,icel

(By International News service
TOXIC. Jan. Referring to klau-
Chow, NIscount Monte, the japanese
minister OF foreign affairs, IN address
ing the Diet yesterday. announced that
with regard to the return OF the Ger
man colonies which would fully pro
,cct Japans interests
In outlining the Mikado's foreign
policy. he stated that Jspan was inter
e.ted in the coming economic rap
prochement between Japan and the
Knitted states. He welcomed The sug
GestIons OF American capitalists TO CO.
operate with the Japanese III the de-
Nelopment Of China and declared that
the Japanese government is resolved
- eschew policies which in the past
have caused the area; powers and
china 10 view with distress japanese
anil itionS IN that country
Japan, Niscount Monte asserted.
ould do all in its power 10 prevent
the dlsmem herment OF China lie
added. however. that Japan expected
China to recognize certain special
Japanese interests in East Mongolia
and South Nanchu
Field Marsha Count Terauch3, W 10
since last October has been PRIME min
ister. encountered sudden vigorous op-
position in the Diet When The body re.
convened to-day. Following a number
OF speeches voicing spirited criticism
or his policies, a resolution vas intro
duced declaring lack Of confidence IN
the government.
The premier IN opening the sess On
spoke al length ON his proposed pol
rjes He indicated that special alter
non WAS being paid by the soVernme nj
20 domestic economic measures iook-
ing toward the situation that viii
arise Immediately after the close OF
fhe war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

The Petersburg turnpike has ione
been the bane Of local motorists. TO
be sure. Monte D. Stone, general
manager of the Richmond AutomopIfe
Dealers Show. Incorporated, mace
record breaking trip over 1t when ne
brought a prisoner here for safekeep-
ing from an Infatuated lot OF Peters
burg citizens. but the fact remains
that the road Is in poor shape.
The Administrative Board has taken
measures to have 1t improved from
Hull street to the city line and the
supervisors all along the turnpike TO
the confines OF Petersburg itself have
done all they can to raise money TO
keep the road in repair. When they
couldn't get money they took oay
work.
For that matter motorists say other
roads around Richmond could be I'M
proved with much benefit not only TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
PETERSBURG TURNPIKE IS
BANE OF LOCAL AUTOlSTS

motorists in general. but residents of
particular sections, like Forest Hill,
Bon Air. on the Southside and Barton
Heights, Highland Park and beyond
the city limits on the Northside.
The south bank of the river is no
less picturesque than the Northside
and motorists declare that IL the
money could only be raised to inn
prove the roads Richmond would soon
lave on the Southside of the river
more than one colony that would vie
with Westhampton in beauty and stu
alton. Those who have cars would
like to live in the country and ride
to business in the city Good roads Is
the most important step in this di-
rection and Manager Stone says he is
thinking seriously of taking the mat
ter up and devoting a night of the
auto show to general discussion on
good roads and the improvement of
highways leading into the CITY,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

Commercially. the investigators Of
the Department Of Agriculture have
had no dificulty in selling samples OF
the oil produced In their experiments
in Florida at q price equivalent to that
obtained for the better grades OF i'm
ported oil. Eighty cents per pound IL
taken as the average price to be ex-
pected under average conditions. A
well-cared-f acre OF lemon grass
should yield, 1t 10 satj. about thirty
five pounds. or q gross income OF SIS
an acre. After the first year the ex-
pense Of growing the grass and dis
filling the oil is estimated at approx
mately ST. an acre. In this estimate,
however. it is pointed out. no allow
ance is made for such charges as taxes.
insurance. interest. or depreciation of
outfit. These items are of sufficient
Importance to make II doubtful wheth-
err the production of lemon-grass oil
by itself can be recommended. AS
has been said, II would be better to
grow the crop in connection with
other volatile oils.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
PRESIDENT PETERS WORKING
FOR RIVERSIDE DRIVE HERE

ae would Ike to discuss the matter at
good roads night, which will prop
ably be held during the big auto snow
in the Grays' Armory.
The show association is giving a
great deal of attention 10 the goon
roads movement and in time not only
expects to take up the Riverside Drive
matter, but to deal with the improve
ment of all roads leading into The city.
In this the show association will not
only have the support of the members
of the Richmond Automobile Club. but
the residents who live along these
highways and who have been loud in
their complaints
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

narrowtired wagon does. The auto
rolls down road and leaves a broad,
smooth track. The narrow-tired wagon
cuts into the surface like knife. Con-
sequently an automobile is not SO hard
on the roads as narrow-tired wagons.
Motorists want good roads. So do
the farmers, but strange to say the lat
ter have many times opposed road
building for fear automobiles will come
along. scare the horses and kill chick
ems When the prejudice against
motor cars begins to wear away even
more than it has in the past few years
and better roads are built all over the
State the farmer will have cause to be
thankful. Improved roads mean I'M
proved farms, quicker transportation
between the farm and the city and
quicker profits.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
HOMEGROWN LEMoN-GR,ss OIL
\ New Crop That May Prove
Profitable For Volatile Oil Growing
Washington. ID. C.. Ian. 81

Washington, ID. C., Jan. 27.~-The
attention of growers of volatile oil
plants is called to the possibilities of
profit in the production of lemon
grass oil in new publication of the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture, Bulletin No. 442. Because Of the
overhead charges fog plant which
will be in use only few weeks in the
year. the production of lemon-grass
oil by itself, it Is said probably will
not be profitable. but by growing it in
conjunction with other volatile oil
plants, a long distilling season may be
attained ard greater use obtained from
the distilling plant.
At the present time about 100, 900
pounds of Iemong grass oil are used in
the United States, chiefly in the per-
fume and soap industries Practically
all Of this oi is imported most of it
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
AUTOMOBILE PROMINENT IN
BUILDING VIRGINIA ROADS

What part has the automobile in
roadbuilding is particular pertinent
for a subject in Virginia, for its part
has been prominent. Had it not been
Peninsula Highway to Newport News
and Old Point Comfort would never
have been built. Had it not been ror
the Richmond Automobile Club and
President r. B. Airport, who was then
a dealer, the Richm ond- Washington
highway would never have been
started.
The automobile has been blamed for
wearing out roads and no doubt it can
work havoc with sandy clay high
way that lacks top dressing of gravel
and is soft In spots. but an automopie
does not cut up highway the way a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
According to Orders.

What are you going to name him,
Car'lne?" inquired Mrs. Carter, after
having admired the newborn picka-
ninny.
"Hallud," returned the doting
mother.
"Haliud?" Mrs. Carter's brow was
puzzled. Where did you get that
manner"
Don't you never read yo' Bible ~
"Of course do" Mrs. Carter
laughed.
We'll. you sho' amt searched the
Scriptures Miss Ma'ty," persisted Car
line, fer II you he'd. you'd er foun'
whar hit says. 'Hallud be his name"
-woman's Home Companion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
Body Polish.

good and inexpensive polish for
Frightening enameied body parts can
be made by mixing three ounces of
citronella, one pint of kerosene, one
gallon of turpentine, and one and one
half ounces of oil of cedar. Apply
the mixture with a soft cloth and
then rub well with another dry, soft
cloth. The more rubbing afforded the
parts the greater will be the lustre
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

On order Of the police commissions
ers, Macon, Ga, garages must close
their repair departments on Sundays.
Only drugs and necessities can be sold
under the new rules. Tho exact status
OF gasoline is undetermined so TAR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28
Tail End.

Ernestine had learned the word
rat" at school. The teacher pointed
to the word "at," and asked her what
1t was She said. "1t is some part OF
rat. but / don't know what part 1t
is"-Y outh's Companion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-28

According to Che District Attorney
at Denver. sales of jamaica ginger
without prescription is a violation Of
the prohibition law
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
PAPER FROM CAPE HORN
Min VIII BE Built Soon I'm Terra del
Fucgo by Norwcgians.

Terra del F'uego seems to the ordi-
| nary person about the last place in the
world for paper making. An article
in La Prensa OF Buenos Aires, of
which a translation is here given, may
be of interest:
There has been presented to the
ministry of agriculture n proposal of a
Norwegian capitalist residing in New
York to establish a paper mill in the
territory of Terra del Fuego. The
representative of the undertaking has
had a long conference with the min
lister of agriculture for the purpose OF
setting forth the details of the project
He says the necessary capital for the
construction and maintenance of the
mill has already been provided.
THE idea having been accepted in
principle by the head OF the ministry,
two Norwegian engineers left yester-
day for Ushoaia to study the region
and select the most advantageous
point for the establishment of the
mill. They will try to find the zone
most abounding In timber suitable for
the manufacture of paper pulp ano
at the same time favorable to pro-
ducing the necessary motive power.
THE representative Of the capital
ist some time ago sent to the United
States n complete set of specimens q,
the most common woods of TERRA del
Fuego. to be analyZed In that country.
The technical reports agreed in ,.u-
ognizing the good quality of some OF
the woods of the territory for indus
trial uses and especially for the manu-
facture Of paper pulp"