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The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
JASNOWSKI
APPEAL HELD UP
Prosecutor Says He's Waiting
For Copy Of COnnolly's
Grand Jury Decision

Prosecuting Attorney Charles ~.
Jasnowski says he Is fguratively
tugging A. the leash TO ask tho SUI
preme court 10 override Judge vii
liam r. Connolly in ordering a 20
curder's court grand jury 10 inquir"
into the Official affairs 81 Detroit
But he can't do thing. says
The prosecutor. until he can move
the recorders court TO give him =
copy OF the opinion Of Judge Con
molly which declined 10 vacate the
order for the calling 81 the Jury on
the petition OF Jasnowsk
Il don't even know that the re
oorder ordered grand jury" said
Jssnowski Monday morning u
never received a copy OF that order
I don't know that e Is hled In the
court records. | tried 20 get A. hut
learned Il was In the newspapers
before II was on record.
Now we've been trying for the
last few days 10 get copy OF the
decision which says that the re-.
corder's court can call this jury.
This decision. understand. ADMITS
that the court was wrong In us
FIRST move when 81 called 30 instead
81 $50 talesmcn for the jury Vc
haven't been able 10 get H. Unul
We do get r.. we can't Ale our MP
peal TO The supreme court"
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
ENLISTMENTS
DISAPPOINTING
Rigid Requirements Keep
Many From Service Who
Are Eager To Go

While Detroit in the week Just
ended raised more recruits for the
aghting forces OF the country than
ever before In single week, the
onlistments in all lines were be
hind the hopes OF the government
authorities. This r. not because
the young men OF Detroit have been
backward about Offering themselves,
but because the physical examins-
lions are very strict, so that a
bum" tooth or corn is likely &c
cause mans rejection.
None OF the recruiting ofices has
received any order that would cause
them 10 lower the hairs as regards
physical requirements. with the re-
suit that only about % per cent ~
the men eager TO fight for their nag
are given chance 10 show what
they can do.
What Is true OF Detroit, however
~ true OF other cities and so the
government has advanced the tine
when II was hoped the navy might
recruit 1900 men from April 20 to
Nay 3. Last week the navy recruit
ing oflce forwarded I27 men, but 10
get them more than 900 were ex
Smined and rejected
The army recruiting once AZ No
e2l Woodwward-ave. in charge OF
Mai r. r Phelps is hampered by
q rumor which has lad wide public
.ty that only men for the infantry
are being recruited Mai. Phcl x
SAID Monday morning that he is o.
cruiung men for every department
~ tho army II IA only necessary
for them 10 state their preference
aud they will be enrolled ior the
department OF their choice II they
can pass the physical examination
one may enlist FOR the signal corr
the infantry eaFeIFs syIiIeFf llf
service or any other part OF tho
army and previous experience is
not necessary
Recruiting ofhcers either have
done so or are planning 10 recon
mend that sub.stations be es'ab-
lished in the upper peninsula 20
the enlistment OF men. because the
distance is so great 20 come 10 De
trOit for examination. II is be
lieyed that a station in northern
Michigan with authority 10 accep:
men would greatly increase the
number OF volunteers
Capt Morrison, Of the Marine
corps. says enllstments In his d..
vision are coming In about as fast
7s he can handle ttcm and that ne
IS keeping his once open night and
day, seven days week. for the en-.
lIstment OF men.
Now that the war department has
authorized the recruiting OF new
.nits OF tho National guard. e IL
believed that Detroit may furnish
m entire brigade instead 81 two
battalions OF the Thlrty-hrst rect.
ment
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
DIVINE SARAH"
DANGEROUSLY ILL

NEW YORK. April Nine.
Sarah Bernhard. noted French act.
Tess. Ia seriously m al Mount Slna,
hospital here today Her condition
was described as very serious"
Mime. Bernhard il suffering rrom
an infection OF the kidneys.
Owing TO her advanced age great
concern is felt for her. but her con.
tition was reported today 10 be
somewhat improved over yesterday
She was removed TO the hospital
yesterday after conculiation OF
several prominent physicians.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
GARDEN PLAN
Gets new LIFE

Injected with new life by the an
nouncement OF Gov Sleeper's move
for agricultural preparedness. tho
garden patch" plan OF Mayor Marx
promises to become workable
realty.
Robert NJ Grindley, OF the city
a Suburban Homes company, q
member OF the committee that has
the plan in charge. asks all persons
with small spaces OF land within
the city limits to notify the mayor
n they are willing TO donate the
property to the cause for the sum.
mer months
Monday morning the mayor r..
ceiyed more than a dozen offers of
small tracts adjacent TO car lines
and within the city boundaries 20
be used for gardens this summer
The first proffers made several
weeks ago were largely tracts IN
subdivisions and some OF them not
easily accessible.
Miss Mary T Dohany president
OF the Woman's Association OF Com.
merce OF Detroit has offered 10 81
vide a 40.acre farm which she owns
on Grand Riyeraye.. near the Sew
Mile-rd., into 40xl50 lots for the
purpose OF intensive farming
THE land will be plowcd without
charge TO the lot holders. the land
lo be available on an initial paw.
ment OF 81 and weekly payments q
S." says Miss Dohany An eX.
pert from the Michigan Agricultural
college will advise on the crops and
method ~ planting. and woman
from the home education depart
mcnt OF tho college will give IN.
struction on tho best ways 70 con
serve and preserve the crops pro
duccd
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
"Pledge Yourselves Today To
Fight for Christ and Country"
Sunday Urges New York Throng

NEW YORK. April l6.-Hearten-
ed by the plaudits OF the record
crowd which heard him plead for
service TO God and country" on the
FIRST day OF his second week OF
hghting the devil on Broadway, Bill
ly Sunday arose today with this
prayer
Jesus. let New York lead the
world into the Kingdom. | believe
she will do it,"
Thirty.siK thousand Gothamites
crowded into the tabernacle to hear
him and Il, 900 were turned away.
III read the signs OF the times
Alright" Sunday shouted there new
or was time that 80 behooVed the
church and the nation to prepare.
Before long our boys Will be
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17

meeting death on our battleships
and In the trenches
Pledge yourselves today 10 fight
for Christ and country.
Were too stingy with our pock
etbooks and our souls We don't
give EN- enough exercise.
Some folks l know are 80 stin.
KY" barked Billy that they talk
thru their noses TO keep false teeth
from wearing out
They'd steal a fy from a blind
spider.
Amt that so7" he shouted. turn.
ing 10 Finley J. Shepherd. John d.
Rockefeller. Charles r. Erdman. OF
Princeton Theological seminary and
others near him. They said II was
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17

Ry order Of Baron Dc,onport the
British food controller Tho people
OF London today viii experience
their first mc1tlcss day
The Detroit times., 1917-04-17
u. S. GOING AFTER
FOOD BOOSTERS

CHICAGO. April l7-Books and
records from % Of Chicago's larg.
est banking institutions were seized
Monday by federal officials and
viii be taken before the federal
grand jury investigating the alleged
nanipulations Of members OF the
board Of trade
Warehouse records also will be
scrutinized by the government In.
vestigators in their efforts 10 deter.
mine whether the operators have
been guilty OF violating the Sher-
man antitrust law
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
MAJOR TOULOUSE STARTS
WHEELS IN MOTION

Major Joseph l.. Toulouse. inspec-
tor general of New Mexico. now in
charge Of the Hoover food conserva.
lion organization forces, was here
Yesterday and put things in motion
with his customary energy
Mrs. j. q. Moir will be the official
head. to whom all reports will be
made.
Supt. Mahan is city manager and
County Supt. Alice G. Smith. county
manager. with Miss Stuart. domestic
science teacher, as major. School
children will distribute cards by
teams.
The following committee of ladies
will assist Mrs. Moir: Mrs. Thur
mond, DIR. Janet Reid. Mrs. George
Shepard. Mrs. =. NJ. Steed. Miss
Eula Turner and Mrs. W. +. Holt.
Attention is directed to the food
supplement folded in this issue.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
CAMP CODY RANKS FOURTH
ON LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

Thursday. Oct. IS. was Liberty
Loan Dav in Camp Cody. All of the
units had arranged interesting pro-
grams. consisting of speeches. band
music. etc. The 34th division start
ed the dav with the enormous sum OF
1923. $4,000. averaeig S34.2O per cap
ita. According to reports received
at Headquarters. of all the canton
mcnts in the United States. Camp
Cody ranks fourth. Competition was
keen among all the units, and the to-
tai of the davs work has not vet been
given out. From information received
AT Headquarters the total is expected
TO reach one million and quarter
dollars. Camp Cody hopes to lead all
conionments in the United States.
Col. Halls loan officers clock indl-
Gator board pegged for S35O.OOo is
useless. as the sum subscribed is now
far over that amount. New ngures
are now pegged on the clock.
The sale of Liberty bonds Is now
progressing rapidly in the city, but
NOT as rapidly as it should to make
tho sale n success. Get busy
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
new MEXICO BOYS
HIGHLY HONORED
Are Picked from all the Others In the
Division to Form the Finest Ma
chine Gun Companies
COL. ABBOTT TO HEAD Provo
Deminq Company viii Be Commanded
BY Different Officers. But Eli
cheney Is Recognized

The New Mexico regiment, recog-
nized as one of the most efficiently
trained organizations among the
guardsmen, is now doing duty at
Linda Vista SUBURB Of San Diego.
Calf.
Because of the extraordinary eff
cheney Of the bows Of the sunshine
state. the regiment is promoted to the
machine gun service and to be guard
ians of Camp Kearnev. which seems
to have been named especially for
New Mexico. Gen. Keaney having
been one of our heroes of earlier DAYS.
The bows left Albuquerque Tues
dav in three special trains. l43rd
Hath Machine Gun Battalions and
ll5th Military Police occupying each
n train.
The recruiting office has done a
good business, number Of Young
men from all parts of the state have
been added to the list. Some of them
were drawn for duty with the national
army. and are exercising the privilege
which is extended to them Of going
with their friends, while many others
have not been drawn for service and
are enlisting because they consider it
their duty to do so.
Col. Abbott has been selected as
provo marshal for the division and
will have as his aides picked men from
his former regiment.
Capt. CLYDE Earl Elv will command
Co. C. l43rd machine gun company.
lst 1t. S. d. Swope. 2nd 1t. Herman
L. Bechtel and II. +. Keely 20 to the
ll5th HEADQUARTERS and aIilitary Pc
liceg Sixtv-fve of our eplisted me,,
90 TO Co. A. 144th machine gun bat
talon.
Col. Abbott will command the pro-
20 marshal force.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
CAMP CODY SMILES
ON GOV. DURNQU|ST
And the Handsome Executive from
Minnesota Returns the comp.-
rrent With Interest
IS GUEST or GEN. r. E. REscHE
Governor Is Accompanied BY Adiu-
tant General w. r. ShinoW ana
Major Harry L. Brady

Continuing delightful swing
through, the eastern and southern
states, where he went particularly to
deliver an address to the "Blur AMI
GRAY" at Vicksburg. Gov. ]. A. A.
Burnauist. accompanied bv Adutant
General W. F. Shinow and Major II.
L. Brady. federal disbursing officer.
stepped off the train at an early hour
this morning and all were taken t.
Gen Reschc's headquarters buil0inr.
where they had good rest and sleep.
After a hearty breakfast. the party
chatted with newspaper men and
we're driven about camp by Gen.
Rcschc, later honoring the Graphic
with most delightful call. but rs the
time was limited. the editor could only
introduce the governor to President
Mahoney Of the c. Of c.; Mayor
Nordhaus. (who was out at the can't
at the time); F. /. Nordhaus. chair
man Of the county board n. A. Boil
ich at the Deming Club. and the gov
ernor's old friends, Mr.. Fancher and
Mr.. Donaldson. who didn't need any
introduction. as the governors father
in-law performed the marriage cere.
mony for the Donaldsons.
II like Camp Cody very much in
deed and am delighted with vour
charming little city," said Gov.
Burnquist to the Graphic. "About
the only complaint ! hear is concern
ing high rents charged bv people.
whom understand ere not regular
residents"
Speaking or fne "Blue and Gray"
Gov. Burnqu lid; "The boys are
all tOgetherV,@ There is no divis-
ion Of ser,nment between the North
pnd South Al union sentiment was
greeted With big cheers"
The governor is making every eff
fort possible TO get his End artillery
federalizcd and sent to Camp Cody.
Gen Shinow stating that evervthin-
is ready to move as soon as Washing
ton orders it.
Ii is expected that Gov. Bunuuist
and Gov. Lindsey will be companions
on tonieht's train as far as Santa Fe.
as our governor i coming from Silver
CITY this afternoon.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
METHOD|STS HAVE
ENLARGED PLANS
WIZ Erect a Fine Church, Uslnu the
u'd Building as a Part. win be
OF Brick. Pebble Dashed
WILL HAVE ABOUT 400 SEATS
Sfsly-ioot Front on HemIock Street.
Win Pulpit In East End Of the
Building

After GIVING the matter grave and
nriveriul consideration il has been
decided by the Methodists that the
building of tabernacle will be un-
wise because of its temporary char
acter. and that more funds be raised
Tor the erection of fine church.
Fortunately one Of the lst cl. priv.
ates at Camp Cody, F.. F. Gier of
Conrad, Ia. is an unusually skilled
church architect and has kindly vol
unteered To help out IN the matter
through the courtesy of the officers
of hls COMPANY. The very first plans
he drew were unanimously approved
bv the official board, details of which
VIII he gwen a. the buildino proceeds.
In the main. the building will he
ooNlJ feet. the long front being on
Hemlock street, the pulpit occupying
the east end. The old walls will be
utilized and simply added to. all being
pebble dashed. The seating capacitv
of the auditorium will be 400
1t will be easy to raise the funds
as all appreciate its urgent necessity.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
Another Happy Romance

As a result of a pleasant tuend'
hip formed during the soioum OF the
Arkansas troops here last year, Miss
Laura Conner. one of Deming's most
talented and charming eirls Of the
Younger set. left YESTERDAY morning
Tor Little Rock. where she will he
loined in the holy bonds of wedlock
To First Lieut.. X. j. Gipple. who is
'ery kindly remembered bv many
Deming people.
Ms Conner was the recipient Of
many social functions prior to her de-
parture. including Il Harvey House
dinner bv Miss Ruth Merrill. shower
nv Misses Warda Boiling and Edith
Clark and farewell dinner by her
mother, attended bv Misses Warda
Rolling. Ruth Merrill. Edith Clark and
Helen IIolt.mos of whom were pres
ent To bid her farewell at the tram.
Mrs. Gipple will continue her voice
culture. and it is safe TO saw Deming
never possessed a sweeter singer.
Lieut.. Gipple will probably go
abroad
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19

BOYS CLUB BOARD TO
HAVE FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN

The Deming Bows Club Board will
attempt to raise wears budget next
week. Everyone to have chance ia
participate.
Are YOU too old to remember the
days when YOU were q bow Have
YOU forgotten YOUR secret longings
to participate in the manly out-of-
door pleasures of YOUR elders7 Dc
YOU recall YOUR keen disappointment
when the erown-ups decided not tc
take YOU on one Of their trips be-
ca &c YOU could not keep w with
thea' .pacA' DO YOU remember youl
good impulses. your delight in O
kindness done. YOUR earnest desire
TO please-all of which frequently
died a-borning because YOU had nc
definite plan of action or because Of
the baneful influences of companions
less well bred than vourselfl
The Deming Bows Club was organ
lied to give the bows not only the
pleasures YOU dreamed about. but
also all the assistance possible in de-
veloping into healthy. self reliant
honorable democratic gentleman. The
Club has the endorsement of the min
isters of the city. the school author
tiles. and number Of business men
and armv officers.
Its activities have been enthusias-
ticallv received bv the bows them
selves. who have been eagerly await
ing lust such an organization to SUI
pervise their plav. svmpathize with
them in their troubles. and advise
them in their perplexiiies. In the
two months it has been active it has
clearly earned the right TO existence
In order TO provide properly fol
the work. the board of managers are
to conduct a three dav campaign on
Thursday. Friday and SATURDAY. OF
next week. and it is their aim to raise
the sum Of two thousand dollars
with which to maintain the club
rooms and office. purchase the nee
essary equipment, and furnish expert
supervision.
The officers of the Board of Man
ayers are Frank L. Nordhaus. pres.
DR.. +. D. Vickers. vice pres; J. Y.
Tinnin. secretary; J. Y. Schurtz,
treasurer and Tom E. Murray, exec
tive secretary.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
Interesting Session at No. S ~"

The ladies Of the Red Cross and
Council Of Defense gave the second
one Of n series Of entertainments
last evening, which thew have plan
ned for the enlisted men at the differ
ent Y. VI. c. 4. buildings at Camp
Cody.
The entertainment was held in Y.
W. {. 4. building No. >. The building
was simply packed from floor to cell
ing, many seated on the cross beams
above. there not being even standing
room-and such n wildly. enthusias-
tic bunch Of bows. After each num-
Der they fairly made the building ring
with their cheers of applause.
The full program appears on anoth-
er page.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
MAyhART PAN0RAMAS or
CAMP CODY HAVE ARRIVED

The Graphic has obtained one of
the eft panoramas of Camp Cody
made by the Mavhart Studio of Chi
cago. the most extensive photo shop
in the world.
The wonderful pictures are six
feet IN leugth And show the whole
camp from one of the big water tow
ers.
Manager {. f. Stainbrook is deliv.
ering them in large numbers to manv
admiring soldiers and has left few
at the Graphic office for civilians or
soldiers who want to get something
mighty nice. The pictures are all
wrapped for mailing. and sell for
only one iiftv
Lovers Of real art will appreciate
these panoramic views.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
PRESIDENT WILSON
L|KESKESNER'SW WAY
Chief Executive Writes a Letter
Praisina the Wonderful Work
Done at Training Camps
s3.75OO0O SURE TO Be RAISED
Work has a Splendid Influence on
Soldiers in Camp Cody. Is Ap.
proved by Commanding General

new form of mobilization" in
connection with war work j.. being
undertaken Ii is aimed to improve
the morale increase the fighting
-pl1t and add to the efficiency of the
American Army and Navv The
United States is the first nation in
the world which has ever ATTEMPTED
10 afeeuard its hghtine forces with
ihls kind Of protective "mobihza-
iion.'
Trained organizers. under the di-
rertion Of the War Department and
Navy department Comm SION on
Training Camp Activities. will line
up the forces around every raining
camp 10 give the men the helpful.
normal entertainment which they de-
sire and to which they are entitled.
Three dollars for each soldier aud
sailor" is the amount needed to carry
ou This biz work at all the ninety or
more training camp and posts
throughout the country.
Cities and towns all over the init
rd States have been assigned the
quota which thev are expected TO
raise Of the fund that must 'e col-
loctcd Deming's apportionmeni will
he made in a dav or two
secretary Myron \. kesner. repre-
-cning the War Department on
training camp ACTIVITIES, held meet
ne with the newspaper representa-
ti,ce. al of whom heartily endorsed
the splendid work he Is doing AMI
approve the plans he has inaugurat-
ed. which are much appreciated bv
the authorities at Washington.
In q personal letter President VIII
so. SAYS. =
Mr.. Fosdick has told me oi the
excellent work of the Playground
and Recreation Association of Amer
ica in conjunction with the War De-
oartmcnt Commission on TRAINING
Camp Activities, and | am writing TO
express nv keen appreciation of the
value of this unique and excellent
service
The spirit with which our soldiers
leave America. and their efficiency
on the battle fronts of Europe, will
be vitality affected bv the character
If the environment surrounding our
military training camps. | under
stand that vour Association finds It
necessary to raise funds to carry on
vour work. and earnestly hope that
YOU will be successful in this en-
deavor.
Perhaps the local Chambers of
Commerce in the cities and towns
throughout the country could be ap-
realed to with entire proprietv to as
-is, You in this matter. In anv event.
let me assure YOU of my warm sup
port.
Sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
Party Motors 10 Sunset Ranch

Mrs. J. J. Sullivan chapcroned n
party including the Misses Inez and
Kathleen Sullivan and Messrs. Dearle
Baker, George Harrison and Arthur
Mcdaniel out to the Sunset ranch.
about IA miles south of Deming. We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Grabert and Miss Maybel
Sullivan had prepared an excellent
dinner. the table fairly groaning with
good things to eat. for the auto party.
They report lovely time. the even
ing being spent in dancing. games and
toasting marshmallows Mt the open
fireplace.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
Pickett Is "Picketed"

John J. Pickett. formerly the tai
ented and versatile editor and pub
Usher of the Daily Register, Harris
burg. ill.,. has taken an active inter-
est in the Graphic shop and is on the
Job dav and night. Mrs. Pickett will
come as soon as possible.
The new editor of the Register
saws:
"The Register TODAY chronicles
with regret the departure from this
community of Mr.. and Mrs. J. j.
Pickett. Mr.. Pickett has for years
been editor OF the Register pubhca-
lions. lie was the founder of the
Daily Register and was largely in-
strumental in the large success OBJ
tanned by that paper thus far Many
of the good ih.Hss in the cltv and
town are directly or indirectly trace
able TO the efforts of Mr.. Pickett
through the Register.
"The Register misses him from his
accustomed place at his desk. Al
most every man who comes in. espec-
iallv from the country; even though
he has been told that Mr.. Pickett is
no longer with u. looks at the desk
where he has been sitting for wears,
and asks: Where is Mr.. Pickett9'
"EIarriburg people will miss him
more than they realize. The Register
wishes him well wherever he nav
20"
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Government Selects Good Mar

The United States has done \ very
eommendable thing in appointing
George w. Ramsey deputy United
States marshal for southern Nrw
Mexico.
George will look after things in first
class shape. and will be n credit to
Il, Department of Justice.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
Major Sutherland Has Kick Coming

Major :. j. Sutherland. chief of
staff. who is really very handsome
man. and who might easily be classed
as the Beau Brummel of the Saith Di-
vision. was given center front page
in the FL Paso Times Yesterday
morning. which was perfectly all
right and proper. and mighty nice of
FOL. Blessington. except he made our
handsome major look like revolu-
of the present generation.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-10-19
JUDGE r. R. RYAN
PREDICTS B0ME-0Rv

Judge RAYMOND X. RYAN. who
' Is disposing of few unimpor-
lant civil cases in chambers. in
speaking Of the high moral tone
' of Deming and Luna county. in
' not having criminal case on the
" calendar. said:
II attribute this unusual con-
' dtion to the fact that the saloons
' are closed and it is good DEM
' onstration of the value Of prohi-
' bition.
ut refutcs the argument thss
' the revenue of saloons is neces-
: smy. If DOM have criminal
' prosecutions"
All Of which sounds like good
' sense.