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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
GERMAN AGENTS
BUSY IN MEXICO
Secret Service Men Scent Plots
To Raid United States
Border

Ell PAso. Tex. Feb. 8. - Activi
ties OF German agents at Juares
Chihuahua City and other interior
cities OF Mexico today. are drawing
the attention OF United states secret
service men working under the al
rection OF army authorities. IL IL
feared the German agents are plan
ming to foment and nnnnce raids BY
bands OF unorgsnixeL bandits upon
United States territory In case OF a
declaration OF war by Germany. In
order TO make necessary the reten
ton OF large number of troop,
along the border for protection. and
TO seriously embarrass relations be
tween this government and Mexico
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

because n The Trevsiance OF calarrh
and goiire.
Goitre. by the WAY. which Ia prev.
alent In Michigan. causes more re-
Jections than almost any other single
cause.
According 10 Lieut.. W. y. Richard.
ION the average coat OF enlisting q
man. counting the upkeep OF the re
cruitihg once. is about s54 for each
man enlisted for the navy. The Ia;
at the start Is si7.s0 a month. 80
that tho cost OF erlisting a man Il
about equal TO three months ray
Since the war scare came or
strong about a week ago the appli
cations for enlistment have doubled
st ieaa. In NIL branches OF the ser
vice.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
NEED MORE CASH
FOR TORPEDOES

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-The navy
has taken further preparedness
measures. II was announced today
In letter from Secretary Daniels
To Chairman Padgett OF the house
naval committee recommending an
Increased appropriation Of 100000
for the torpedo station At Newport,
r. l.. 10 increase the facilities for
the manufacture OF torpedoes.
The capacity OF the plant has
been doubled in the last three years
and this appropriation Is expected
TO double the present capacity.
department estimates that II
wili-saye $4,000 900 on,iis initial or
der over the price made by private
plants
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
PLAyFIELD
IS R0OST
FOR BUNS
Residents Angered BY
Conditions Found In
Elton Park

Elton park, at Firth and Elisabeth
cts. made into playground for chil-
Iren. two years ago. and now under
the control OF the recreation com.
mission. has become the rendezvous
Of rowdies. who hsye monopolised
the grounds. barring those who real
ly are entitled TO the proper use of
the grodnds.
Residents in the locality now
stand almost unanimously In favor
OF having the PARK returned 10 IT.
former status under the park and
boulevard department. and used
solely as a park They would have
the recreation comsnission removed
from control and the playground fea-
lure eliminated.
IT, October. 1916. q petition CON
tanning this request WAS sent to the
council. signed by more than 100 res
dents. who complajned OF the rowdy.
ism and the demorsliring effect n
was having on the children In the
neishoorhood. u vas laid on the
table and moi hing WAS heard from Il.
The park became greatly changed
fhortly after II was made a play
ground and the reci cation commits
ZION WAS given control. according 10
4 communication sent 20 he T.mes
by Mrs. r. Y Plats. No eos Third
ST. who has taken Up the park mat
tel al the urgent solicitation OF citi
yens who live In the vicinity OF The
park.
In a few weeks after the play.
ground feature vas established"
tsys Mrs. Plstx. sew wholesome
games were-on the program. Into1i-
csied mer were allowed TO remain.
undistcrbed. as far as the comruis
n,on was concerned. while H. chill.
aren we're there. I=have seen n
many "a six ~ q time. some drink.
ING from their whisky bottles right
tefore she children. This condifion
OF Affairs was almost daily occur
renee during the summer OF the frst
year.
Soon the thoughtful mothers kept
their children at home rather than
lave them contaminated BY the rui-
ins element. And the commission
that should have protected thu In
terests OF the children thus robbed
item OF the recreation spot 'bai
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
AMERICAN MAY
SUCCEED FALCONIO

ROME. Feb. s.--Pops Benedict nay
eppotnt Cathode q Americas birth
a. the fourth American IN tAs -
Fred College to succeed the ists
Cardinal FAlconie. DAath Of the
cardinal, one Of the vatican's soi6st
diplomats and nafurllised Amsr1.
can citisen since 1879. was announced
Wednesday. He was formerly papa)
delegate to the United States and
cpe of the most popular rsprsssuta-
tives OF the church ever aocredttsd.
When Faiconie was given the rsd
hat in 1911 by Pope Plus n was un.
derstood the Holy Father intended
The appointment 70 Be sdministersd
IA An indication Of the vaticansu
growing appreciation OF Americas
part In the church's Affairs by thus
increasing the american representa-
lion In che Csfdinaiate.
The other American cardinals are
Cardinal Gibbons. Cardinal o'Con.
nell and Cardinal Farley.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
MERE BOYS
ENLIST IN
j. S. NAVY
Local Recruiting Office
Accepts Children of
Is Years

Because q the war scare the
United States navy is now enlistins
children.
On Wednesday two boys were sent
forward TO become a part of the
nshtins strength OF this country and
both had attained the proud age Of
Is years and three mouths. They
were pinkchesksd little fellows.
handsome and we'll developed. no
doubt the pride Of their mothers.
bat they lacked nearly two years OF
rsc acceptable to the naval and mill
tayy authorities.
Both Of the boys entered the naval
recruiting once NJ No. 1871 Girls
wold-st. and presented themselves
10 Lieut.. Richardson himself a beard
Ices youth. They vere armed WIN
1Hnldsvits from their parents giving
coneent to their enlistment Lieut..
Richardson verified the signatures
and then wired TO the army head
quarters AZ Washington for instruc-
lions. Back came the order to 40.
oept the boys.
As a result Of this precenrnt. boys
ere being enlisted for the navy
whose ages range anywhere shove
10 years. Mere children, are being
sent away TO war now. OF the en-.
listmepts taken NJ the station within
the last week many. according to
Lieut.. Richardson. in charge o. the
local recruiting station, are under
the legal age Of 10 yeArs.
Thus. according TO the figures fur.
nished by the recruiting offices. the
United States IL furnishing the real
war babies"
In all OF the local recruiting oflces,
including inc kru,y. nsvy and marine
corps applications for enlistment
have doubled during the last few
dsys or since the wLr scarce became
ncute.
During the past week 10 men and
babies have been sent away from De.
t-oit 10 60 10 war as units OF the
navy. OF the applicants % per cent
have teen accepted. an average far
higher than that accepted anywhere
else In the country, and this In spite
OF the fact that the percentage OF
acceptances should be- lower here
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

.| IN n |.|
Dear ST.. ~ the year INA
morth 81 March. v~ad IN ~
Newspaper a recipe or pr~err(e-
ton and had ~ niied. ~ ! wne
la run down health an1 von
particularly nervous week
and worn ost wsr deopon1- 4
cnt and unable 10 work p6r{ g \
the time. The me1tcfno ~
once revived my energy. WIN
power and strength and hove
felt like new man until
Just recently. Have lost de
sccipe and would appreciate
your publishing n again for
my oenent and others needing
such a rrand medicine 20 r.
store health.
Answer--The prescripfioa re-
fsrred TO IL herewith given.
Any well-stocked druggfst can
mix II. II really 10 . wonder
ful strength-giving tonic FOR
nerve-hroksn men. and womsa
Tineture cadomene Comp. = =.
Comp. Essence cardfoi. IL -
Comp. Fluid BsimrDort. Il a.
Comp. syrup SarsAnDriIlA - o.
Mix. Shake well 6nd take .
teaspoonful before or after
each meal and one &C bedtime
for several weeks.
DR. LEWIS BAKER.
Hote--Ciip this out and ~
tain H. as II will not appear
sgein--Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
Killed By Train.

JACKSON. Mich. Feb. s.--John
Mason. aged so wars was struck
,nd instantly killed this morning nv
Michigan Central rain No. 2s. Just
Wes' OF This cit, Mason was pick
inp un coal alonG the tracks and
failed 10 see the Approaching train
His lott leg was severed and his
down Ss. subsequently reeaInIng IL
for several gears. This ls he same
train which killed four men Just east
" Jackson. Ian ~.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb. s.-when
John +. p. Ernst killed q gift goose
he found In its crop a half dollar.
&c quarters. Is dimes, ~ nickels and
2 pennies. This twolegged bank was
bonus given Ernst by the en-
rloyes OF grocery store where he
is chief clerk. There was no refund.
a. Ernst considers the gift OF a
goose includes the ballast. The to-
Cal Of the goose's saving was s1o.27,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
BILL CALLS
F0nBETTER
HOUSING
Senator Roberts Meas.
ure Defines Rules
For Builders
PROVIDES TOR
PLENTY OF AIR
Would Limit Number
of Persons Quar-
tered In Flats

tsfar Correspondent Detroit Times,
LANSING. Mich. Feb. s.--Sena.
tor Roberts has introduced in the
senate q bill designed. 20 make into
Law the housing code. prepared by
the state housing commission. The
latter has aimed to obtain sanis>gy
and hsnlthful living places for all
persons IN the state. by limiting
construction OF dwelling places
along. certain lines. Some OF the
principal accommodation in the
code arA.
No dwelling can he erected that
will exceed the width OF the widest
street upon which Il sbuts and can
no, ne over 100 feet IN height. Ho
tells ere exempt
Each room shAll,have at least one
window opening directly on a space
a. leest IS feet wide. This does not
apply 10 art galleries or commercial
places.
Every dwelling room must con.
tain a, least ~ square feet OF noor
area.
Rooms in two-family dwellings
must be not less than eight feet SIX
inches IN height. except attic rooms
In multiple dwellings the rooms
must be at least nine feet In height;
Access 10 toilets must be- provid
"a - -
10 psss thru bedrooms
No room In cellar may be occu.
pied as a dwelling Basement rooms
may be occupied With proper re-
stYictions
Dumb walters and elevators must
be enclosed In proper hreproot
| shafts.
Wooden multiple dwellings mus,
not he more than two stories In
heigh, and not more than two fsmt
lies shall occupy one floor.
Lights shall be kept burning in
multiple dwelling Railways where
such action Il recommended by the
health authorities.
No toilet shah be placed In eel
lar without permission from the
| health officials.
walls end ceilinss OF multiple
dwellings cannot be repapered I'M
lees the old paper Ii removed and
/ the walls ciesned
Health oficers may limit the
number OF persons sleeping in one
room.
Animals shall not be kept in
dwelling. With exception Of horses
no animals will be allowed on a lot
on which a multiple dwelling IL 10
| Gated.
No dwelling exceeding three.
stories In height may be erected un-
less they are Of hreproof eonstruc-
tion
Plans for dwellings must be sp-
proved by the health officer In the
interests OF sanitation.
Heavy penalties are provided for
failure TO comply with the law.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
BRITISH TAKE
GERMAN FROM
CHILEAN VESSEL.

LIMA. Peru. FEB. s.--A British
auxiliary cruiser late last night
stopped the Chilean steamer Maito
a short distance OF csllso, boarded
her and took on Capt Krauss. ma.
rine superintendent OF the Kosmos
Marine. a German steamship nrm.
krauss was charged by the Brit.
ish oficers. according TO information
received here today. with giving
Germany oficial information rels.
tive TO the cargo and sailing time
OF the Peruvian sailing ship Lorton.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

they had preyiousl, enjoyed when
The park was under the control OF
the park and bonlevsrd department.
"The young men who until recent
ly controlled the grounds from morn.
Ing until night consist Of IS. rspg.
ing from IS te':t years 81 age. Many
q them have police records.
"The people are nov having .
respite fron lawlsssnsss and discr.
der. the nrst they have known In .
long time An APPEAL was seat 10
Police Commissioner ccusens. and
he cleaned up the grounds In less
than ~ hours."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
BARNETT FILM
COMPANY TO HAVE
DETROIT OFFICE

The owners OF the motion pssinre.
twenty Thousand leagues Under
the Sea-" now being shown In the
Washington theater. will open an
Office la retroit for the headquarters
OF the company. the Bennett Film
s,uacticns. Mr.. Barnett and his son
are pioneers In the motion picture
business and for several years In
Minneapolis. owned the largest mo-
ton picture exchange in the middle
west
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
GERMAN FUNDS IN
u. S. WITHDRAWN

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-0srmau
funds have been withdrawn from
this country In large amounts In an
ticipation OF the break OF diplomatic
relations. according y statements in
reliable financial circles here to
day. ~
Two million dollars IN gold has
been sent to Argentine 20 far this
month. and Il il believed part oi
this was for German account. de-
spite denials from German Arms
Such action was interpreted As in
dieating German beiisf that South
American countries would maintain
neutrality.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

After celebrating from 3 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon until 1890
Thursday morning. a jury In Judge
Barton's court returned . verdict of
guilty against Paul Roiatuchyu.
charged with staying his sweetheart.
Juliana Bukanow/ Rolstuchyn ad.
iaitted the staying. hut said he vas
intoxicated at the time. He Gas
remanded for sentence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09
Three File FOR school Board.

Three more petitions for school
inspector have been nlsd. making a
total OF 70 10 date. The new can
didatss for the seven.man board
are: Stephen d. williams. Demo
crat, No. 1882 Thirdave.. six.ysar
term: John c. spaulding. Republi'
can. No. % Seldsnave.. sis.ysar
term. and Archibald W. Diaek. Dem
ocrat. No. 10 Burns-aye.. twoyear
term.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-09

A motion for change OF venue
In the cases 81 the % members OF
the Industrial Workers OF the World
who are charged with murdsr a. a
result OF the municipal dock riots
last November. when seven men
we're killed. is to be argued today
~ Everett. wash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
More Food and Feedstuff !.
Needed by i. S. and Allies

Discovery in Texas of the pink DOH
worm, a highly destructive cotton pest
presents another serious menace TO the
nations cotton crop, but every means
is being utilized to eradicate the pest
in the United States. It's spread so Tar
has been confined to comparatively fso-
lated areas.
Material development of native, agri-
cultural resources, the report says. is
expected to follow complete organlza-
ton of the departments extension
service Equipped with an appropria-
ton of s4.34S 400, the service will soon
e able TO place one demonstration
agent--possibly two-in nearly every
agricultural county in the country and
a woman in each large city to give iad-
vice regarding the production, conser-
walton and utilization of food products
Agents numbering 5000 are now per-
forming extension work among the ma
tons farmers and in the urban com
munities.
These agents" declares Secretary
Houston. mot only are performing the
normal and emergency demonstration
and educational work, but they are
also assisting other branches Of the
government in special directions, such
as the Treasury Department in its Lib
erty Loan compaigns, and the Food
administration in its food conservation
activities" TX
The report outlines in detail the va
ried activities and lines Of effort of the
department during the wear. particu-
larry the tremendous expansion effect
ed at the outset of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
WAR HONORS FOR
LATE SERGT. SMALL

Portland, Me, Dec. 7.-FuneraI
services for Sergt. Harold s. Small
took place Thursday afternoon with
full military honors.
Private services at the home AZ
west street, with George W. Foster.
Christian Science reader, officiating
were followed by public services In
Wide Memorial chapel, Evergreen
Cemetery. The Coast Artillery Band
provided music A military guard
escorted the body. which was borne
on a caisson, from the chapel to the
grave. A squad of 10 men from Fort
Williams fired a salute.
Sergt. Maj. f. H. Thompson. 1st
Sergt. j. S Richards and Sergts. John
T. Sherman, Daniel J. Holland. Will
liam T. Carter and Ralph II. Saver
were bearers.
Lieut.. Col. Henry G. Beyer and
Sergts. Francis J. Braun and Samuel
f. Written accompanied the BODY of
Sergt. Small from Camp Greene
Charlotte. n. g., where lie died Mon
day.
Chapel services were under auspices
or Portland Lodge of Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
The Department Of Justice
COPING With German PlotterS

department has been confronted by
peculiar conditions brought about by
the war. There are two broad limi-
tations on the power of the depart
ment.
Increases of price, brought about
not by agreement, conspiracy or mo-
nopoly, but by the common selfish i'm
pulse of traders to take advantage of
the extraordinary condition of the
times, are not punishable under the
antitrust laws the report says, no
matter how completely lacking they
may be of economic justification or
how extortionate.
Sales of commodities by retailers to
consumers generally fall outside of
interstate commerce and therefore are
not within the purview of the federal
laws :
Within such limitations. Attorney
General Gregory says the Department
of Justice has utilized its full energy.
Several of the great antitrust
cases, previously begun, notably the
International Harvester and Steel
suits, are still in the Supreme Court.
The attorney general devotes much
of his report to informing Congress of
the steps he has taken to carry out the
measures against enemy aliens. They
include cooperation Of federal mar
shals and troops with local authori-
ties, and go into the legal procedure
in great detail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
The Interstate Commerce
Commission and War Work

Washington, Dec The part Amer
cas- railroads have played in preparing
the nation for war was related to Con-
sress today in the annual report Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. While
struggling under unusual commercial de-
mands, the Commission explained, the
railroads were forced suddenly TO trans
port great numbers OF troops and quaint
ties of cantonment materials. Tne giant
task was accomplished successfully, but
only by cooperation OF the roads among
themselves and with the Commerce Com
mission.
The Commission gave no specinc words
of praise for the railroads, but common
dalton was implied.
Looking ahead. the Commission sees
that it is necessary 10 develop to a great
er extent the principle OF priority tor
transportation of commodities essential to
the conduct of the war, and predicts
broader action of this sort in the neai
future" r''.
No hint is given OF the Commissioner $
railroads pending application for in
CTCdSSu .bTSlEUL rates ~ meet
nary expenses,
Mainly through new powers over car
service, says the Commission, it has been
able TO develop traffic cooperation be-
tween roads in the most economic use
OF freight cars. Attention is called TO the
Esch car service act of last May which
some commissioners have said they be
lieve conveys adequate power TO the
commission to virtually assume manage
ment of the roads
This law gives authority whenever the
commission shall be Of the opinion tina,
necessity exists for immediate action
to suspend the operation or any
or all rules. regulations or practices then
established with respect to car service for
such time as may be determined by the
commission, and also authority to make
such just and reasona bic directions with
respect to car service during such time as
in its opinion will best promote car serv-
ice in the interest of the pubic and the
commerce of the people"
Commenting on the need for better uti-
lization of freight cars, the Commission
said:
carriers is worthy of especial note. The
volume of business being offered to the
carriers for transportation materially ex-
ceeds the assimilating ability of the tran
sportation instrumentalities. Owing to
the demand upon car and locomotive
building plants for equipment for use
abroad, both by our own forces and by
our allies and to the unprecedented diff
Guilty of securing labor and material, it
is impossible at the present time for these
plants to do much more than replace the
equipment worn out in the service in the
United States. 1t is apparent that the So
luton of the car service problem until
such time as additional equipment and
facilities can be provided lies in securing
: the maximum use of those already exist
/ ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-08
egislation Wer

, Recommendations for legislation were
submitted as follows:
That appropriate provision be maze
| for punishment of any attempt, by init
midation, threats, inducements, or other-
F. wise 10 influence the testimony OF any
witness before the Commission or to de-
ter him from testifying; as also for pun
| ishnent OF misbehavior. diserderiy con.
duct, or c6ntumacy. in or about any pro-
ceeding before the commission.
That the Congress fix a limit of three
wears within which a carrier subject 10
the act to regulate commerce may bring
action TOR recovery OF any part OF Its
charges, and amend section Is of the act
so as to provide that if the carrier begins
such action after expiration OF the two
year limit now prescribed in that section.
or within 30 days before such expiration,
complaint against the carrier for the re-
covery of damages may be filed with the
commission within ~ days after sucn ac-
ton shall have been begun by the car
rer, and not after
THAT without abdication OF any fed
era authority to finally control questions
affecting interstate and foreign commerce,
the commission be expressly authorized
to cooperate with state commissions IN
efforts to reconcile upon single record
the conflicts between the state and the
interstate rates.
THAT the portion of section ~ Of tne
act which accords the commission right
Of access to the accounts recorded ana
memoranda kept by carriers be amended
so as to also accord right OF access. to the
carriers correspondence files.
! That there should be appropriate anc
adequate legislation upon the subject o.
control over railway capitalization.
! That the use of steel cars in passenger
/ train service be required, and that the
use in passenger trains Of wooden cars
between or in front of steel cars be pro.
i hbited
/ THAT under the Panama Canal act the
commission be empowered to permit, SUD
! ject to further order of the commission
continued operation by railway or I'M
der railway control of water lines or yes
sells where it will be in the interest of the
people and Of convenience to the public.
even though such operation may reduce
competition on the route by water.
THAT legislation requiring Standard
cation of railroad operating rules be en-
acted.
THAT Congress consider the ADVISABLE
ty of prohibiting by statute. under appro-
pirate penalty, trespasses on the trains
Of interstate carriers and on the tracks
of such carriers at places where there
are two or more tracks, or WITHIN
the limits of incorporated towns. or at
Mo nHS xuh
sign or warning gives notice that tres
passing on it's tracks is prohibited. pro-
viding that nothing therein is to be con-
! sdered as making lawful any trespass
which would be unlawful under state
laws; and further consider the advisa-
bility of comforting concurrent Jurisdlc-
ton upon federal and state courts for
| the enforcement of such statute"