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The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
Marriage Licenses

John ". Tsaerts. IS Cana c. Col
Harry p. Whiting. 81. Aiio. MeIn-
Robert McAulsy. 80. Eio.se Mary
Whiftinghan. 30. same
Peter EukAkta, 30. Jennie Cavi-
Ernest vermee,ch- q Blanche
FRED Mlnara -: France, ch~.iss.
cIyd. p. DaEin. IS. Elna stevens.
ThgT.s w.;tas IL saiom,,a
T.onl KilsmkowskI. II. stsnIslaws
A. fseiSss J. D.Ru.A. -. Alt. r..s-
MIkolsi Kopyra "a Detroit. So
phla Chyniak, ~. Hamtrsmck;
Georg. Williamson. 80. Hazel
George b cadw.u. 20. Detroit:
E6wsns Vlsra. ~. Boston. Mass.
Henry Hsndke. Il; Elizabeth r.
,, s,;s.', !, s.~in'sL az Lillian L.
s,.nI.l.v MAjswski. IS; Katherine
zins p Bennett IS; Edna A. Gar
waiter C KILLER. -; Anna J.rih.
Leon xiehoes.. -; Mary Jastr.m-
SKA ~.
Ausu., spodeeh. ~; Pauiin. r.
Smith. II.
Robert sutton. "a. Mildred c. VIII
Hams. az
wesley J. Haywood. "a Myrtle
Lane. II.
xsrvfn c. Miller. 20; Mary r. Ca
dow, ~.
Fioyd y Mccormick n. Detroit:
Vera r Kennedy. n. Toronto.
Tsshiyuti Kanais. ~; Kots Kor-
nfsNf "A
Harry O Moore. ~; L~n. a Rids-
lev. ~.
waiter oorstf. -: Helena Mower
ks II.
Etksrt Besuessu. -: stella Basis
"a -.
g.ors. y p~mmsa n; Mary A
Russell Payne, 10. Detroit: Jams
Robertsszo ~, Nevberry. Pa
Bsnts~n Bobrovski. n Ka'her-
Inc Guminik. II.
wlsdysiav Niadovic1 - wyan-
dotte: Pranexiszts Gonh~rs. ~. sans
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

Couzens Would Pay Officers
According To Ability;
Budget Is $2,513.S92

Police Commissioner Coufens II
against maehine-hke service In the
police department. and strongly sd.
vccates a dage scale that win bring
about more initiative among the pa
trolmen. The commissioners would
establish this reform In isi7-is. In
bis estimate for the year. fied with
the controller Thursday. the con-
missioner asks for 1ss more patrol
men. This item. with other add.
tons. brings the estimate TO ss.-
bis.ss3s<. compared with Si.es7.-
.ss a year ago
Explaining the request for more
iatrolmen. the commissioner points
out that many districts are now In.
adequately patrolled. and that the
area OF Detroit has expanded so
per cent IN the last year. Some Of.
ncers. he says. now are compelled
20 cover IS milee . day.
The commissioner wants TO es-
tabiish = minimum and maximum
wage scale In order that superior
work may properly be rewarded. He
asks that the minimum for patrol.
men be $500 and tho maximum
ti.4oo. The wage now Ia graded
from 5000 TO $3.50. the ooicer re
celving the latter amount after ave
years work.
An appropriation Of siSo.ecc for a
new police garage 10 take the place
Of the police barns on Fort-st. east
Ia asked in the estimate Also, the
commissioner wants $4,000 vor the
rental Of four temporary precinct
stations. These he would have To-
Gated north Of Highland Park. out
Grand River-ave.. north OF Ham
tramck. and in the eastern end OF
Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
Ia ARE
DEATH
FROM GAS.
Inmates Of the Harper
Hotel Overcome As
They Sleep
ONE MAN NOT
EXPECTED TO LIVE
Leak In Street Main
TO Blame; Policeman
Gives Warning

0voCcome BY gas which had es-
oooo1 frvm q main In the street 3
- were taken from the Harper
hetsl no. isis Mt. Eliiott-ave.. to
ths receiving hospital about 2:so
o'clock Friday morning. One. Charles
wnds. ~ years old. IL not expected
- recover. The others we're revived
vleAmt serious difhcuity.
a report 10 the police states that
~ Arst known OF the affair wa.
Wa Patrolman Louis Herschkowiss
rosssd the building AT 2:2o o'clock
and saw . man, partially undressed.
hanging out Of . window. Thinking
something wrong. Herschkowicz. &C.
eor6iag 70 the report entered the
hetsl end discovered the escaping
90. He then gave the warning. he
eentoo. md assisted In rescuing the
lnmoess-
ogv11le Meredith. proprietor Of The
Aoo6l. ststes. however. that he avoke
- 61Dcover the presence OF gas In
~ sooa and found that be could not
~ ct a. bsd- He screamed sog
~ ~ says, and roomers came 70
~ oou1gtAncs. They then aroused
o(her rUomers and notified the 20
~.
rUl1ce Inspector Mccarthy sen,
6otostives to the hotel and an in
voeelUnxj0n was begun Gas com
Dony eGIclals were called and Il was
dGtnFDiDed That the leak was In the
olSoee aa1 that the escaping gas had
1uoDowsd water pipes into the base
UGn4 q TIA building and frona there
sDsea6 thru the building.
A. . result. the gas company will
- psrmIssion to dig up its nairs
uonS the hotel on Mt Eiiiott-evo.
n Vs. said Friday morning that yss
= IL vicinity might be xhut Oh
u1tlI repairs were made. 10 avoid
posolble similar Affairs.
DsstAss wilde. those taken Ia the
1ooD1fal were Hugh Murray. John
1von1eh. Pslsr weaver. Thomas Hal
ngun. william Alderman. J. r.
cnpsy. w. =. Carey. and William
Cunningham.
Several ether rpomers were par.
11o11y overcome. but revived by 20
- and gas company pulmotors.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
NEW BATTERY FOR
NEW YORK HARBOR

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-The nrst
steps in the erection Of a new link
in the chain Of forts guarding New
York hArbor were 10 be taken TO
day with the beginning OF labor on
emplaeements for heavy sir.inch
siege guns.
The battery. which vii be located
on Rockavay Point. VIII consist Of
four s-lnch and two or more is-inch
guns. The guns will have an efe
yation Of 4s degrees, giving greater
range than any battlsship has.
The guns have been sent from
West Point and will be placed with
in three weeks.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
KILLS MAN FOR
ALLEGED WRONG

NEW YORK. Feb As guests
gathered for a dinner party AZ the
home OF solomon Friedman. a
wealthy cotton broker. Bale Can't
rell. a former clothing dealer. who
attributed his ruin 10 Erie Imam.
gained entrance TO the house and.
shooting. Friedman through door,
then fred 4 bullet into his own bead.
,rding hls life. FrieCman was slight
Is wounded as the bullet gTazed his
chest
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

STOCKHOLM. Feb. s-Sveden's
disagreement with Americas plan
for neuyfzls 10 ioin against Ger.
many Was expressed in a note for.
warded today 20 Washington.
The proposal" the note declares,
indicates IT'S aim 70 shorten the
war. but the method suggested BY
the United States 10 achieve this
end IL absolutely contrary TO the
principles which have hitherto guild
ed 5weden's policy.
The government. supported by
the nations opinion, confirmed by
unanimous resolutions OF its repre-
sentativss. intend 10 follow in the
future. as In the past. the path OF
neutrality towards both belliger.
ents." The note continued. 1T IL not
disposed 10 abandon II II the vital
interests OF the country and the ma
tons dignity do not force a change
OF policy
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
ny essea- Royal Pills
Ars Better for You
Tssss Rsss secret % TSss Va
Bs~a. Pevsisr Messesse.
Gives TIVE Good Reasons.

what L. the difference between
Caoca Royal piiis and q thousand and
enc ether Laxative Piiisf
Just this; casca Royal Pills L. q
oompound of medicinea. which are So
eoeeeu1hy bsesesd In their scston on
~ human system "a 20 actually
o<erecrr chronic constipation with
0ut ereatisG the so-called -pfli-hsb-
~ For Instance. ese ingredient helps
the stomach and digestion. another
re9u1ates the now 81 bile. another
o6te upon the liver, another upon the
ki1oeys, and several upon the small
o0o large intestincs. Thus the vs.I.
GInoootlv~ sps~t Is toned and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are everwerk~a
100 drastic harmful action follows
.Hoe1 al other applt pst act ana rEs
% t&n oLEapt, draztt xh1ch-
3t@4(rs The pill habit"
uoonomy IL the other reason. Casca
Io1oi pills viii re.icve quicker and
1op<f than '7leer. stomach ard
MO- ntdiclnes which cost 81 or
r. Try them u constipated. slug.
~ full % pain, depression or lam
fof week or two and see
"a wonderful benefit IN health you
1Ivo. ~ doses Toe. as doses Use
- ~ droexists everyvhere
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
MOTT IN CONTROL
OF BRASS PLANT,
SAYS REPORT

According 20 apparently authentic
reports in financial circles. Friday.
c. s. Mott. who IL prominently
Identified with a number OF large
Detroit motor corporations. has
taken over the controlling interest
In Michigan Copper a Brass com
pany. There IL some talk that II
IL 10 be merged with the Motor
Products corporation, altho this
lacked confirmation.
The annual meeting of the stock.
holders OF the Michigan Copper a
Brass company will be held Tues
day. at which Il Is very probable
that the board OF directors will un-
dergo . large number OF changes
owing TO the change in the con
trolling interest.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
ROBBERS OF TAXI
DRIVER CAUGHT
IN PITTSBURGH

The two bandits who robbed al
taxicab driver employed by the|
Uneeda Taxicab company Of s4o|
after summoning him from bis stand
on Woodward.ave.. and then made|
away with his car. have been caught
In Pittsburgh according TO a tele-
gram sent Sheriff Stein by Archi-
bald Mackerell, chief Of detectives|
OF Pittsburgh. Thursday. The mem
were caught and the car recovered
when they drove into service sta
ton for repairs. They will bel
brought back to Detroit for trial.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-This shows
US what smafl folk will DO wearing
when heavy coats are put aside. IT'S
an apron dress for school.
Tho material IL biscuit brown
handkerchief linen with a many
oolored border, used 20 mako the
criss-crosses sf the neck and TO pipe
the wide arm holes. The suimpe IL
white organdis.
These bordered materials In linen.
srk and ohaIiis are seen IN many
~ The smart Jassniiss spring tfocks.
They are an imitation of grown-up
sports dio<hea
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
NO WAR AS
OF WILSON
President To Fig h t
Only If Americans Die
On Neutral Craft
TURING FIREMAN
NOT AMERICAN
u. S. Rights So Far
Only Technically
Interfered With

WASHINGTON. Feb. Con
sui Frost. Queenstown, reported
on'claiiy to the state department
today that George Washington.
Negro, killed In the tegpsdsins
o. the Turino yesterday. was
born IN Alberta. Canada. and
~ss apparently a British sub
leet.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
F. ROCKEFELLER
is SERIOUSLY ILL

CLEVELAND. o.. Feb. s.-Frank
Rockefeller. brother OF John d. un.
dervent an operation for intestinal
trouble at Charity hospital today.
Physicians report HIS condition a.
serious but not dangerous
Frank Rockefeller became a NIL
Iionaire thru his partnership with
John y 70 early days % The oil
boaH-aI4aE the brothers spiit and
have not spoken 10 each other for
10 years. Efforts 20 reconcile them
last summer failed
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
Charlie Watson gntert.In..

Charles Watson. candidate for
the Republican nomination for al.
dermsn In the Fourth ward. enter.
tanned the members OF the West
Warren association with songs and
other minstrel stunts" IN the or:
EaDisstion's hsli, Thursday evening.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
BY ROBERT ,. BENDER

(Std1 Correspondent United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-outright
Illegal sinking OF 4 neutral ship with
accompanying loss OF American life
or an accumulation Of affronts TO
this nation win be the only things
to bring President Wilson 20 the
point OF war.
No case thus far. II Is said. pre-.
SCENTS an out and out violation Of
American rights, tho sacrifice OF
lives 10 date apparently show Ger.
many's intent 20 go the limit in her
submarinings
This was the situation as the cab
met gathered today.
Members OF President Wilson's
Official advisory body were expect
ed 10 approve his attitude. And
this attitude. Il was said. was
formed upon public opinion "a re-
hected In White House messages.
Moreover, evidence accumulated
constantly showing that American
rights had not been ,ntringed at
least not more than technically.
The Turino case. az first apparent.
ly involving loss OF an American
Negro. life. now appears 20 develop
into sacrifice OF life not an Amer
lean.
Ortcials then pointed 10 tho fact
ances OF the Housatonic. the Fave
stone. the California and then the
Turino sinkings. which az first
looked 30 black. they have no, dc
veloped the overt act"
AZ for the Gerard detention. ON
cials say that IL being arranged
Some officials believe that while
Berlin wants the 1923 treaty 20 re-
main in force her action toward
Gerard has violated a. They in
sisi. however. In not taking the
Gerard delay seriously
Rut with such an incident. plus
the California case. where women
and children were involved, officials
see the possibility OF clearcut
overt act or accumulation OF In
dignities which will force the presi-
dent 10 go before congress. az he
threatened. IN order 20 get protec-
ton for American lives and prop
erty. There probably will be no
'Eusttxnfz care because OF The
scarcity % American ships and
passengers ysnturing forth. bu,
many authorities regard II ss only
a question OF time when indignitles
have so accumulated that a united
nation backs President Wilson and
clamors for war against any bar.
barous act.
Belief grew here today that n
the expected overt act" OF Ger
many does come. the United States
may merely drift into a state OF
war" with Germany. without open
declaration OF hostilities from eth.
er side.
ibis oenef ~ oased on what Pres
ident Wilson told congress at the
time he severed relations with Ger.
many-that he would ask means to
protect American people and sea.
men In the prosecution OF their Law.
full. legitimate errsnds on the high
seas"
He did not say anything then. nor
has he made any move since then
10 indicate definitely that he would
request a declaration OF war.
On the other hand II was pointed
out By q high ofncial. he has. thru
two public proclsmations. shown a
tendency the other way. These were
regarding nonseizure OF ships and
bank deposits.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

10. they were returning 20 Scotland
10 visit their grandmother. Mrs.
O'Donnell and the two children are
missing and believed lost. but Cor.
nellus was saved
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
BRAZIL TO
BACK NOTE
TO LIMIT
Ready To Break If u
Boat Protest Is Not
Needed
OTHER NATIONS
SHOW FIRMNESS
Sweden, However, Dis
agrees With Wilson
Attitude

SANTIAGO. Chile. Feb. s.-"The
Chilean government declares II IL
tree 10 claim respect OF III rights IN
case OF any hostility to any Chilean
Ship" was the blunt phraseology
contained In the note which the
Chilean government today handed 20
the German minister for dispatch 20
Berlin.
Turnout. the note repudiates Ger
many's right 20 establish the subma-
rine none and its terms indicate
complete acceptance. short OF break
ing relations. OF the position taken
by the United States.
The restrictions imposed by Ger.
many in her barred Sone.'" the note
declared. mean restriction OF nsu.
trail rights Chile cannot accept
such restrictions. They are con.
trary 10 the old principles favorins
neutrals and their acceptance By
Chile would signify that the Chilean
government Is no longer neutral.
BUENOs AIRES. Feb. s-Braril
intends 70 sever relations with Ger
many. Following the example OF the
United States. unless Berlin guar
an,ees there will be no damage In
aicted on Brazilian vessels or Bra
rilian interests. according TO Rio de
Janeiro dispatch featured today By
The Buenos Aires Herald.
RTE DE IANEIRo. Feb. s.-Br.zll
today duplicated 20 the Austro-
hungarian government the not.
which she has already dispatcha 20
70 Germany protesting against the
Teutonic submarine policy.
Although the text vi the notes
have not yet been made public, :,
Is known BraIii's decision not u &C.
cepi Berlin's view that her ow-
situation permits abandonment Of in
ternational laws Is expressed In hrr7
I-hraseology
LIMA. Peru. FEB. s.-ForrraI pro
test was made 10 Germany to-day
BY the Peruvian government aga!utt
sinking by a German submarine o.
the Peruvian sailing vessel Lor,on.
MONTFyTDDO. URUGUAY. Feb.
Uruguay agrees with the United
States that neutrals cannot recog.
rixe GernIany's unrestricted snoma-
rine policy a note strongly stating
this position and "ressrving uru.
guay's right 10 act against actions
contrary TO int irrational usage has
heen forwarded TO Berlin, IL was
stated.
Uruguay has also dispatched a
note 20 the United States acknowl-
cdging receipt ~ President wilson's
plea 20 neutrals. sayIrg she "rccoE
nizes the justice and nobility OF
President Wilson's utterances-
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

sherman. TeTas. IL 90 be the
meeting place today % the annual
conference % the Texas Town a
City Planning association.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
Doctor Got q Won.

La CROSSE. Wis, rco. -y-"Bor"
mitchell bet 81 thst he could put .
billiard ban In his mouth. He won.
but me doctor took The ~ for get.
ting ne bah out again-
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
ne Jornlns 'rnst oogs 10, o1rYsotI
Head.

because OF its tonic and laxative ef.
feet, Laxative Bromo Quinine can bel
taken by anyone without causing ncr.|
vousness nor ringing In the head.
There In only one Promo Qulnine.-|
T.. w. GROVES signature on box. 25c.
ADV.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

WASHINGTON. FEB. s@rhc
ODvnneil children are not Ameri
can citizens state department on
cials held today. Their parents
were British subjects: they them.
selves could have elected. when
they became OF age. WHISTLER they
should be American citizens or Brit.
ish subjects. Inasmuch as the
ODouneil children nsver made the
choice OF citzenship. n cannot now
be claimed that because Of their
American birth they were American
citizens, authorities held today.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. a.-Two
children Of foreign born parents but
themselves born IN this city and
therefhre potentially Amsricana- &C.
cording 90 international lawyers.
were lost In the torpedoins OF the
liner California By q German sub
marine.
They were James and Mary
O'Donneil. nine and seven years old.
With their mother, Mrs. Mary ].
o'Donnell and a brother, Cornelius,
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

rristing--the pisin nest kiss-thst
IL right tines job Dept Main <S7o
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09
Spring COATS-Misses'

New coats that embody the lat.
est ideas OF foremost designers.
New belted and loose models.
Normal waistline with youthful
shirring. New coiors.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-09

LIMA. Peru. FEB. s.-Forrral pro
test was made 20 Germany TO-DAY
BY the Peruvian government against
sinking by German submarine o:
the Peruvian sailing vessel Lorion
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
Rail Road Time Table.
nonlnhrn and Neelvylllo Rrnnhb


Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
r.. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned have known II. ].
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable IN all business
transactiona and financially able 10 carry
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 10 cents per bottle. Sold
BY all Druggists.
Take Halls Famliy PIlis FOR constipation
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
cANFIElD's ADVENTURE
by LOUISE OLIVER.


young Garfield spied tent and on
the other side thin column Of smoke.
His breath came In quick gasps, sig
nifying that he had been sprinting for
some distance. "
"Thank goodnessi" he wheezed. "I'll
get the fisherman to help me hunt"
But on the other side Of the tent he
found instead Of an old salt, girl
frying bacon In long-handled skillet.
''I--I beg your pardon" sasped Cam
field, 'but did you see an elephant
60 along this wayT'
The girl turned and regarded him
seriously. II don't remember" she
answered. Perhaps did. Imay have,
but you see, SO many elephants 60 by
early In the morning that really don't
notice them particularly. Was your
elephant any special kind-pink or
striped or something like that7"
Garfield laughed and the girl, put
ting down her pan, laughed too.
"Really I've never heard Of anything
so funny. How on earth did you hap
pen to lose an elephantf How, In the
first place, did you happen to have him
at allr'
"Just because I'm a silly asst Van
Kleek and I were motoring through a
village near here and 1t happened to
be circus day. 1t seems BUSINESS had
been bad and while we were having
lunch at the hotel we heard that the
whole outfit was being sold by the
sheriff. Van Kleek and ! hurried
over and he dared me to buy the trick
elephant. I got him for twenty-five dol-
lars. And then some imp out of Hades
| put another notion into VANS head.
'I'll bet you five thousand dollars said
he. that you're not game to ride the
rest Of the way on this peanut-eating
beast Into the borough Of Manhattan
and up Fifth avenue to-" Garfield
stopped In confusion.
"To whereT she demanded.
ITO friend Of mine,h he finished
evasivcly..
MAY help you huntf"
"Nothing I'd like better" His face
lighted up instantly.
Suddenly he gave a whoop. aLook
here, quickl Here are his tracks,
| about as big as q washtub Come on
Up this way. Let's hurry"
They followed the trail up the beach,
then across a grassy swamp to grove
Of young saplings.
II believe hear him." he whispered.
There was crashing among the trees.
Mercy, I'm getting terribly fright
ened. / wish hadn't come"
He reached for her hand and held on
| to 1t. 'Now listen. He won't hurt US
If we Just keep still. He's used to
people. Picks 'em up and carries them
oil around In the circus. II he spies
us let him alone and see what he'll
do.n
Sure enough the elephant came their
way The girl gripped Capheld's hand
hard, but she didn't make q sound. The
animal, seeing them. cantercd up and
stopped. Then gently hc wrapped his
trunk around Canfield's coInpanion,N
lifted her over his head and set her
carefully In the gilded box on his back.
Then Garfield, too; felt himself lifted
off his feet and the next instant he was
beside the girl,
"Well, this is what / call homelike"
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
The Democr at.
Entered at the Doniphan postcllic.
as second-class matter.

All locals and advertisements that are
not inserted ior Il certnin length OF thae
will be run until ordered nut.
Ripley County democrat., 1917-04-20
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
g A $ II O r IA
Aliens Foot + ase for the
Troops.

The antiseplic powder %, be shaken
into the shoes or used In the foot bath.
Young men in every community are
useing Aliens Foot Ease in their drills
for Military Preparedness. Used by
the Allied, French and English troops
becauee II rests the feet, takes The fsic-
sion from the shoe and makes walking
easy. 23 ii.