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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-14
NO DETROIT BUSINESS
Man OR WOMAN CAN
AFFORD TO GO WITH
OUT A VACATION

It's false economy to begin saving
AZ the cost OF health
When IL comes TO vacation, the
best is none too good
and the best doesn't mean the
most expensive.
Colorado. for example
Go where you can get the most
diversion and nerve rest.
ask any physician II that advice
isn't sound.
and Colorado admittedly offers far
more diversion than any other vaca-
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plus the most wonderful scenery
and the widest variety of sports in
the world,
plus the far.famed. invigorating,
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-14

the only alternative will be to close
the schools. On the other hand, II
the taxes are levied by the districts
the property owners residing there
will be paying n double school tax.
having already been assessed by the
city.
THE board Is powerless to re-
lieve the situation" said DR. Charles
r. Chadsey. superintendent OF
schools. I'VE made up our budget
on the basis OF the old boundary
lines. and even then IL was material.
ly reduced by the board OF esti-
mates. SO we will be kept busy
providing for our own schools, let
alone any others that may be added
thru annexation. II the districts
are annexed II will be up TO the
city 10 . see how they are taken
care Of"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-07-14

A woman professor at vassar re-
GENTLY bought a small plot in the
Maine woods and built a house en-
tirely herself.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
President and
GraySon Play
Round of Golf

President Wilson, accompanied by
ERear i dfhirz4-Cary T. Grayson. played
iEE6lf M b if69nise at one Of the nearby
fcTo11ntrsy q az IS Contrary to her usual
custom. Mrk Wilson did not make the
rouhdS5f' tins links with the President.
N'ys -
Returns To EdEemoor.
Nine. Sde ,AfuhrenschiIdt, wife OF the
second secretary of the Russian en-
bassy., who has been visiting Capt
and Mrs. Isaac Emerson at Nara
gansett Pier, has returned TO her
home IN Edgemoor. Md.
=
James W. Gerard, former ambassR.
dor to Germany, started yesterday on
his first real vacation since his return
from Berlin. Except for several week,
end trips, he has been at the Ritz
Carlton, in New York, engaged in writ.
ing his book of the war. He left New
York yesterday to Join Mrs. Gerard,
who is with her mother. Mrs. Marcus
DAILY, on a ranch near Hamilton,
Mont
49, -
Miss Marion Parker has gone to
jamestown to visit Mrs. p. X. Robot,
tom, wife of Lieutenant Robotton,
U. s. n.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare who arc
passing the summer at their country
place at SufheId, Conn, have left
there for a short stay in New York.
They are stopping at the Ritz Carlton.
Francis p. Sayre, who went to
France several months ago. to work
with the Y. NJ. c. A, has Just arrived
in Parts from Havre. He Is stopping
ht-the Hotel Continental. .@--'
Miss Marguerite Prescott, daughter
OF Rev. and Mrs. Philip VI. Prescott,
OF this city, who. with her parents Is
passing the summer at their villa,
Prestecote, in Narragansett Pier, en-.
tertained at dinner last evening at the
Casino in Narragansett in compliment
TO Mrs. George r. Sinnickson, OF Phil
adelphia-
woodbury. Blair, who has been in
New London, Conn. for few days.
has returneS to Newport, where, with
bis family, hs is passing the summer
Mr., and Mrs. Clarence -Corson an
npunce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Miss Bernice Jane Corson. to
Lieut.. Elmer HOvenden Gates, L. s.
R. The wedding took place on Mon
day at the home OF the brides
brother-in-lRw and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert s. Blair, in South Orange,
n. ]. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. George a. Hanna and
Miss AToise Graves was the brides
only attendant.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

this year exceeds that OF last year By
10000 acres, and in Ireland the In
crease is 117.OOO acres.
An increase OF 300 per cent in the
acreage of garden plots Is estimated
in the report, which sayS, In part;
THE cultivation OF small garden
plots has become an item OF great
Importance in the question of food
production, and along practically all
the railway lines IN suburban areas
all over Great Britain these little
cultivated spots are IN evidence.
Heretofore the ground around nearly
every British home has been devoted
entirely to flowers, but this year the
smaller Towering plants have given
way TO vegetables"
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Postal Card Needs
of Government Go
Up Into Billions

Four billions three hundred and
eighty millions. --.
One moment, please:
Do not be alarmed. This is one
figure that does not refer to bond
issues or foreign loans. 1t is the
number OF postal cards your Uncle
Sam thinks he will need to last
him until the end OF 1918.
They require 6,sOO,DOO pounds
of paper, and Postmaster General
BurIeson announced today that 1t
will cost from 6.T5 to T.25 cents a
pound. A Hamilton, Ohio, firm
was the lowest bidder on the con-
tract.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
CUBA GIVES FOUR FOE
STEAMERS TO AMERICA

HAVANA, Aug. 22.-At the prssi-
Dental palace in the presence Of Gen
eral Marti. secretary OF war and navy.
and william Z. Gonzales. United
States minister to Cuba, President
Menocal yesterday signed q decree
transferring to the United States Gov
eminent four large German steam
ships-the Bavaria, the olivant, the
Adelheid. and the Constantia-of an
aggregate tonnage OF approximately
10000. which were seized as prizes Of
war by the Cuban government on the
Germany.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
BRITISH ISLESGI
/. BIG NEW ACREAGE
: TO CEREAL CROPS

In England and wales alone there
are $4,000 more acres under cultiva-
tion this year than last, and in Ire
land the increase amounts to $40, 400,
according to a report from the Ameri-
can consulate general in London,
made public through the Department
OF Commerce today.
These figures are in excess OF any
former estimates, and have a direct
bearing on food conditions in Amer
lea The wheat acreage shows q
slight decrease in England and an IN
crease Of but 1850 acres in ireland.
but the oats acreage increased $4,000
acres in England and 800, 800 in Ire
land. The potato acreage in England
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
A Sensitive Society Subject

Toilet and hygienIc cleanliness is a subject
Of much interest to tho scientific, social and
laity world. II deserves all tho attention II
is receiving. and a great deal more. because
upon a better understa nding OF its value rests
the comfort and longevity OF the human race.
The way to obtain and retain II Is, Of course.
TO keep clean and TO do this from toilet
and hygienic standpoint there Is nothing more
suitable than Tyres Antlseptic Powder. The
nature OF the composition Of this article
makes Il an almost indispensable adjunct TO
the toilet Of every careful woman and man
who appreciates the value and comfort Of
hyEfenic cleanliness. Tyres Antiseptic
Powder has a large and growing number OF
friends in tho scientific, social and lRity
world In solution when used for diseases OF
the mucuous membrane and for priCl<ly heat,
poison oak tender feet. offensive persprntion,
etc and in many other ways peculiar to
wornan's requirements, II is uneNcelled.
Tyree's Powder does not stain, possesses no
odor and its uFe is accompanied by a most
delightful sensation. Reing inexpensive. its
employment is not opposed Icy Patients Of
moderate means. II Is Fold in original pack
ages only at sc. zee and 81 each by all
druggist or the manufacturers.
J. S. TYREE, Chemist, Inc,
- Washington, " q,
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Observation-Disclosures.

One OF the most Interesting wed
dings OF the summer, also one OF the
largest, was celebrated at Morris
town, n. j., yesterday, when Miss
Lorraine Allen became the bride of
Allan MacDougall. son OF Mrs. Allan
MacDougall, of New York and great
great-grandson OF Stephen Allen, one
time mayor of that city. The bride
Is the only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Marshall Allen. of New York
and Convent, n. J. She has been a
frequent visitor in Washington, and
was one of the honor guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Edison Bradley at the bail
they gave-last January.
The ceremony was performed at 4
o'clock in st. Peters Church, the Rev
Herbert Shipman, rector OF the
Church of the Heavenly Rest, New
York, and the Rev. Henry II. Kirk
by. of St. Peters, officiating.
The bride, who walked with her
father, was attended by Miss Edith
NJ. Fanshawe as maid of honor. The
other atteTg ents were Miss Adelaide
Wilmerding. Miss Ellen d. Geer, Miss
Madge r. Lesher. Miss Gladys Mac
Dougall. Miss Marion Connect, Miss
Dorothy Darrell, and Mrs. Bache Ham
ilton Brown.
Charles F. Neave wrI best man and
the ushers were JohnfritZ AchelIs,
Raymond f. Cox. John b. Marsh. Ed
ward NJ. Robinson, Lew l.. Wallace
Donald MacDougaIl, Warren Barbour.
and Harry A. FoOte, a number OF
whom have received officers commits
sions at the various training camps.
The ceremony was followed by
reception at the Aliens new country
home. Glynallen, at Convent, at which
the Russian Balalaika Orchestra play
ed
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
WIFE BEATER IN CHAIN
GANG, She GETS PAY

WINCHESTER. Va, Aug. 22.-Con-
victed Of assaulting his wife BY
striking her when riding in q buggy
and then knocking her down . rail-
road embankment, Henry HibbaT1. .
young white man. is now at work
with the city chain gang.
He will work to pay his fine and
will also do further time as q laborer,
his wages from this source to go to-
ward the support Of his wife.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Forman, Of Ok
lahoma, are guests at the home OF
their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A.
Kimberly In the absence OF Mrs.
Kimberly. who Is visiting her aunt.
Mrs. Duff Haynie. I'm Chicago, her
mother. Mrs. James II. Draper, is act
ing as hostess After week IN
Washington Mr.. and Mrs. Forman will
join Mrs. Kimberly at the home OF
Mrs. Haynie, in Chicago.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
BeryI sIacauley q Bride.


An Interesting wedding took place
last evening in the Church Of the
Epiphany, when Miss Beryl Macauley
became the bride OF Capt. Lee Frazer
Banks, U. s. r. The ceremony was
performed at I o'clock in the presence
Of a small company of relatives and
close frienSs, and was followed by
an inform i reception and supper at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Sarah Tolson Macauley, in the Abe
marie.
The church was effectively deco
rated with palms, roses, and gladioli,
a profusion OF the same flowers being
used in the apartment. The Rev. W.
w. GIllis officiated. The brides only
attendant was Miss Lucy Heath. of
Norfolk, Va, who wore a gown OF
rose pink taffeta and tulle trimmed
with silver lace, and carried Brides
maid roses.
James J. Banks, of Chicago, was
best man for his brother, and the
party of ushers were Craig V. Nor
ton, Of Washington, and Capt. l..
Earle Thornton, u. s. R., OF Pensa-
cola, Fla.
The bride wore a distinctive gown of
rare old White Spanish AdNN
short and full and yelled with tulle
embroidered with pearls. The bodice
also of the Spanish lace was draped
with the embroidered tulle. The veil
of tulle was held with a bandeau az
point lace with tiny punches of orange
blossoms and the bouquet was
shower of Bride roses and lilies OF
the valley.
Among the out-of-town guests who
were here for the wedding and the
small reception which followed, were
Miss Carolyn Boardman, Of Knox
willie. Tenn: Mrs. Gertrude R Luce,
Of New York: B. B. Tolson, uncle of
the bride, OF Murphysboro; Miss An
ME Hempstreet. OF Brooklyn, N. Y,
and Woodbridge Brown Norton OF New
York
When Captain and Mrs. Banks left
for the wedding journey, the bride
wore a gown OF old blue twillcd SILK.
embroidered in old blue and rose, with
touches OF gold, and a blue hat with
soft white crown and trimmed with
white feathers.
On the completion OF an extended
trip Captain Banks will take his bride
to Camp Gordon near Atlanta, Ga,
where he has been assigned to duty.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Dinners VIII
Mark Stay of
LshH andSuite

Dates are being rapidly selected fer
the round Of official functions IN com.
pliment to the Japanese mission.
headed by 'Eiscopnt Ishii, which
reached Washington today. The mis-
sion was informally welcomed at the
embassy. WITH Ambassador sato.. as
host. a. 81 ''"--s
The program of entertaining in
honor of the distinguished visitors
will include the dinner which the
President and Mrs. wilson will give
tomorrow evening and, dinners on
Friday evening, with the>seeretNraf
State, the Secretary OF War and the
Secretary of the Navy as hosts. =,
viscount IshII wilt be the guest of
honor of Secretary OF State and Mrs.
Lansing, and the military and naval
members of the mission. will be en-
tertained by the other secretaries.
The ambassador of Japan. Mr., Sato,
will give a dinner and reception at
the Willard on Thursday evening,
August 80, in honor of. Viscount Ishii
and the members of his suite,
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

The Italian ambassador, Count dl
Cellere, who went to Saratoga last
week, is now the guest OF Clarence
Mackay at his Adirondack camp.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Harriet Harn1an
Entertains for
Miss Holland Fits
BY Harris q Ewing,

Miss Harriet Hartman was hostess
at an informal luncheon today, enter.
tanning IN compliment to Miss Hol.
land Fits, daughter of Assistant At.
torney General and Mrs. William c.
Fits, whose marriage to Lieut.. Thorn.
as J. Garner will take place on Satur,
day. The other guests were Miss Har.
riet Clark, Miss Dorothy Crawford,
Miss Dorothy Graves, and Mrs. Ed
mund Green.
The luncheon was the first OF a
series OF Inequalities arranged in hon
or OF Miss Fits. This evening Miss
Agnes Messick will give a supper
party on the Powhatan roof garden
for Miss Fits. Tomorrow Miss Fits
will be the honor geust at a luncheon
in the Speakers dining-room of the
Capitol, with Miss Lucille Clark and
Miss Harriet Clark, daughters of Con
gresham Clark of Florida, us
hostesses.
Mrs. Laurence w. Clarke, who Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis d. Pace, until after the mar
riage OF her sister. Miss Catherine
Pace, and Cadet Walker Gibson White,
on September I, entertained at a
luncheon and linen shower for Miss
Pace today. The other guests were
Miss Ruth Miller, daughter of Brig
adler General Miller. commandant at
Fort Niagara, N. Y, who is visiting
Miss Page; Miss Virginia Maxwell,
Mrs. Ashmead Fuller, Mrs. B. D. Dry
den. Miss Katherine White. Miss Helen
Rubel. Of Chicago: Miss Dorothy
bertholf, and Miss Helen CIaxton.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
Miss Gilbert
Bride Today of
Lieut.. Tenney

The marriage of Miss Mildred GIL
bert. daughter of Mrs. A. NJ Gilbert
ana Lieut.: Rockwell Campbell Tennsy
U. S. r., took place at noon today In
Mrs. Gilbert's apartment at 1886 Co
lumbia. road. The ceremony, which
was followed by a breakfast. was at
tended by members OF the families OF
the bride and bridegroom and few
intimate friends. The details were
simple, as no definite arrangements
could be made until after Lieutenant
Tenney completed his course of train
ing at Plattsburg.
Palms, ferns. and trailing Virginia
creeper. with huge clusters of white
lhydrangeas and vari-colored gladiola
decorated the apartment. forming q
charming setting for the bridal party
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Charles Wood. pastor Of the
Church of the Covenant.
The bride was given in marriage by
her mother. She wore a lovely gown
OF soft bridal satin draped in tulle,
with a garniture OF fine old family
lace about the bodice. A court train
OF the satin and a tulle veil. held in
place by a wreath OF orange blossoms,
completed her costume, and she car,
ried q graceful shower of lilies OF the
valley and white orchids.
Mrs. 7. c. Johnson, OF Lynn, Mass,
who was her sisters only attendant,
wore q dainty gown OF blue georgette
crepe and cream lace, with a black
picture hat. Miss Alberta Gilbert, a
younger sister, sang before the cere-
H. sanh
Promise Me- and "Stlll as the Night"
with piano Accompaniment The piano
was used for the wedding marches.
Mrs. johnson and Miss Gilbert carried
arm bouquets OF pink roses and del
phinium. Sidney Lincoln, Of Spring
field, Mass, was best man
Lieutenant Tenney's parents, MI
and Mrs C. H Tenney, Of Long
meadow, Mass, were among the
guests, as were his brother and SIS
ter, Charles and Miss Elizabeth Ten
ney. other guests from out-of-town
were Mrs. Miliken, OF Longmeadow
grandmother Of the bridegroom, and
Miss Black, of New York.
Lieutenant Tenney and his bride
will leave town this afternoon for
their wedding trip Mrs. Tenney will
wear q smart blue serge gown and
q becoming black velvet hat They
will make their home for the pres
emit at Aver, Mass, where Lieutenant
Tenney has been detailed for duty.
Mrs. Gilbert and her daughters
who are from Springfield, Mass, have
been living in Washington for a year
or more, and have made many friends,
The bride IL q graduate Of the Hol-
ton Arms School and Of Smith Col
lege.
ConEressman. and Mrs. William
SchIey Howard; OF Georgia, are being
Congratulated on the birth Of a daugh-
ter, Jacquellne Randolph Howard, on
Monday.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22
LansinEs At Theater Party.

LansinEs At Theater Party.
The Secretary of State and Mrs
Lansing were the guests of homo:
at theater party given last evening
by the. Assistant Solicitor OF the
State Department and Mrs. Hampson
Gary. The other guests were Attor-
ney General Thomas w. Gregory
Mrs. James R. Mann, Assistant Sec-e-
tary of State William Phillips, Major
and Mrs. James Brown Scott, Miss
Edith Benham and John Barrett, di
rector general OF the Pan-American
Union They occupied two boxes at
the BSlasco.
-
The Secretary. of war and Mrs
Baker, accompanied by Maj. Gen. and
Mrs. Hugh Il. Scott, left town yes
terdGy for Fort Monroe, Va They
will return to town tomorrow.
Mrs Gibson Fahnestock and Miss
Margaret Fahnestock, who passed the
early part of the summer In the Can
adian Rockies. have arrived In New
port and are staying at the Muen-
chener King. Their villa In Newport
has not been opened this season.
Mrs. Charlemagne Tower and Miss
Tower are also at the Muenchener
King.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

The Russian ambassador, Boris
Bakhmetieff, who has been in Boston,
accompanied by members of the Rus
sian mission, will return to the en-
bassy today.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

Nine. Riano, wife OF the Spanish
ambassador. who has been visiting
with Mrs. Vanderbilt, at The Break
ers, in Newport left there yesterday
for York. Harbor, Me, to visit her
sister, Mrs Chandler P. Anderson.
Mime. Riano was a guest of Mrs. An
derson for several weeks before she
went to Newport.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. W.. T. Knight and Miss
Dorothy Wright have gone to Atlantic
City and are stopping at the st
Charles Hotel
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

Congressman. and Mrs. william
SchIey Howard; Of Georgia, are being
congratulated on the birth Of a daush-
ter, JacquelIne Randolph Howard, on
Monday.
The Washington times., 1917-08-22

Woodbury. Blair, who has been In
New London, Conn. for a few days.
has returneS to Newport, where, with
his family, hh is passing the summer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

manded the armies in the north ear9ns
the recent retreat before RIGA evidence
that the government hopes 70 strens'a-
en- its northern positions and hold inc
Germans against further advance on
Petrogra6. KlenanovSSc VIII remain a.
the presen. post in the north, ACCOM-
ing to the premie-'s proclamation ana
probably viii be IN better pos's'on
10 draw troops ard supplies to tas
Riga sector,
General EiemoovsGy Is one 81 inc
younger Russian generals who hereto
fore has not played = spectacular PARK
in the war. He is regarded. however,
as an excellent military tacsieian- si1G
a strong personality. II IS tho1ssS
pesssle ne may modify the present
desth penalty oras-s
The Russian embassy received seans
reports Monday Of the new CRISIS ana
Official coaa-le1; was limited 10 ao-
yr5ttfnr thai the situation seemed VeTS
serious
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11

is settling fast-see those bubbles OF
air! Why, ! can almost feel the
droop Of the planks beneath my feet.
Here. Mccain. bear a hand Pull your
self up by that flag locker; now get
grip here. Are you sailor enough to
slide down that roper"
he stared at the boat, bobbing up
and down on the black water, with
lackluster eyes.
'It--it will sink" he half sobbed,
'1t--it Is almost full Of water"
"Sink nothing:" my disgust rising
beyond control. 1T will Seatf twice
your weight. Down with you, aud bail.
Then stand by to help the lady. Over
you go, my lad, II have to pitch you
headlong; this is no time to argue the
matter. WIN you try 1t quietly?"
He stared up into my face, but his
fear of me must have been greater
than of the tapping water below, for
the strands Of the rope slipped through
his fingers. and an instant later he
clambered into the bow Of the boat,
and sank onto his knees in the water.
To my relief the dory did not sink
greatly beneath his weight, the water
shipped proving scarcely ankle deep.
II would support the three of US with
out battling. The yacht rolled to star
board, fairly burying her rail. thought
she would never rise again, and my
arms ciasped the girl to hold her
steady. Then the hulk rose slowly,
painful'y, like a giant struggling for
one last breath. No words can describe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-11
IDENTITY GUAM SUE
Witnesses Monday Continue Meshins
Net for State Around Chinanan ko-
eused Of Numbering Sing Lee in
Story City Last February.

Special 10 Times epublican.
Nevada Sept II-When court ad-
tcurned last evening in the trial Of
Quan Sue, Chinaman, for murder. the
state had examined thirty-three OF the
witnesses summoned. The witnesses
during the afternoon were called TO
identify the prisoner as the Chinaman
seen in Ames before and after the muir
der and the one known in Story City as
Quan Sue, g cousin of Sing Lee, the
dead Chinaman.
Mr.. Passwater, representative Of at
torney generals office who was sent
to Butte after Guam Sue, was on the
stand for an hour. He denied any
forcible effort to secure confession
from the Chinaman.
D. Cups, landlord Of the Hotel
Ames, testified to a Chinaman staying
at his hotel on a couple Of nights i'm
mediately following discovery Of the
dead Chinaman at Story City. He
thought the prisoner was the same man
but admitted he might be mistaken.
Miss Marie Corkins. housekeeper at
TO seeing the Chinaman at the Hotel
Ames. She delivered q letter to him.
He was wearing glasses at the time.
She was positive the man she saw at
the hetel was the man In court as de-
PENDANT.
Morris H. Aplin, hotel clerk at the
Sheldon Mum, testified to having been
in the office of the Hotel Anes on the
mornings Of Fob. % and "a and both
times seeing a Ch!naman come down
stairs and leave the office. He said
that TO his knowledge that Chinaman
was Guam Sue.
Walter A. Darling. Northwestern
ticket agent at Ames during February,
testified 10 selling a ticket &c 2 China
man for Randall on he evening of Feb.
q and was positive that the man whom
he sold the ticket to liz the defendant.