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The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
HOOVER HITS
DELAYS TO
FOOD BILL
POstpOnement of Vote
JeOpardizes Plans,
He Says
MEANS NO LET-UP
IN HIGH PRICES
Crop Rapidly Passing
Into Hands of
Interests

WASHINGTON, June l1.-Follow-
ing action by the senate last night
in which II was agreed TO postpone
the nrAl vote on the food bill until
July I'll 20 avoid a fight 20 enforce
oloture Harnert c. Hoover III the
suggestion Of he White House.
wrote letter 10 President Wilson
declaring that such delay will
leopardiEe greatly the success Of the
measure.
In his letter Mr. Hoover says.
The experience this year IN the
rampant speculation. eNtortionate
profits and The prospect ~ rvsn mar
rover supplies than the 1915 harvest
and cary -oVer. must cause tho deep
est anxiety.
NJ better proof % the hardship
worked upon our people during the
past year needs he RGduced than the
recitation of the fact that the pro-
cucer received an aNerN<e OF slSt
per bushel for th- 1915 E-.eat har-
vest yet wheat has been as high as
s31. az Chicago and the price OF
flour has been from time 10 time
based upon this speculative price Of
wheat so that thru one exit cause
or another the consumer has suffer
"a from So 90 100 per cent. and the
producer gained nothing
After much study and investiya-
tion. it is evident this unhearable in
crease In the margin between pro-
Queer and consumer is due not only
70 rank speculation. but more large
~ 20 the wide margin Of protit de-
mand~d by every link IN the chain
20 insure them from the great haz-
ards Of trade in the widely fuctuat-
ing and dangerous price situation
during yea when all normal stabll-
iZatton has been lost thru the inter-
ruption OF world trade and war
All these factors render II vitality
necessary 70 initiate systematic
measures which will absolutely elm
mate all possibility 81 speculation.
cure extortionate prohts and effect
proper distribution and restriction on
expc rts 20 point within our own
protection These measures cannot
Be accom- nplishsd by punitive prosecu-
lions 81 evil-doers. but only by prop
or and snticipat0ry organization and
regulation all along the distribution
chain.
rr order % A. justice 20 the pro-
ducers who have shown great pa
trtotisr IN special EFFORT 90 Increase
production In 1917 and 70 further
stimulate the EFFORTS 81 1918 ~ ~
a absolutely vital We shall protect the
farmer from siunps in price this year
due 20 a glut or from the uncon-
troiiAd decisions - anv on buyer
We are practtcnliv helpless 20 safe
guard aithAr the farmer or the con-
sumer until the pending legislation
il passed
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

triioqulst is Tom Edwards. who
stages a couple OF pleNlets Ia one of
which hS initiates a baby 20 perfec-
tton. He ia assisted by q young wo-
mon who also proves herself 10 be
not only vcntriloquist. hut a singer
a. wcll Wells. NoTworth and Moore
win lot of applause with their
piRnologne. songs and FUN. one of
the trio Is a born nut comedian
and no knows how 20 make a piano
crcak Never before has an instru-
nent on the orpheum stage survived
such punishment Toxart. the vaEa-
bond artist. iE one Of tho novelties
OF the bill. lie recites as well as
draw. and does both acceptahly
knight and Carlisle have dainty
singing and dancing speciality and
the Mort brothers, three Japs. prove
that their race still eNceis In grace
and agility when IL comes 20 athletic
fcnts. The diving contests. which
were inauguratcd a week ag0, prom
ise go be one of the most popular
features at tho Orpheun during the
summer Those who like water
spor;s Will nnd that Detroit hRrbors
many skilled amateur divers who
have been entered IN these contests
The picture feature this week Is
Dorothy Dalton ia The Flame of the
yukon. a. Alm production OF more
than ord mary merit
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
BOMBS WRECK
CHICAGO HOMES;
ONE MAN KILLED

CHICAGO. July ll-One man was
killed. another was probably IA
tally injured. and three districts on
The south side were terroriKed early
this morning hy three bomb eXplo-
sions. Two OF the blasts are laid
70 BLACK Hand wars the third 10
labor troubles
The blasts were heard al over the
south side Many persons in the
vicinity OF each were blown from
their beds and fed in terror. par
tally clad, 10 the streets
Hundreds ~ windows were blown
out and each bomb caused heavy
damage 20 property
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
FAMOUS CANTOR
HERE SUNDAY

Next Sunday evening, July 10. in
the Detroit Arena, the local public
will have its FIRST opportunity OF
hearing Josef Rosenblatt, tho ia
nous cantor In the east Rogcn-
blatt has been compared by the
critics 20 John Mccormack Tho
quality and unique character of
Rosenblatt's voice Is summed up in
the following review ~ tho concert
given az the New York Hippodrome
recently. as noted by the rcprcson.
tative Of Musical America Cantor
Rosenblatt's voice "a exceptionally
sympathetic, flexible as any other
coloratura's, as II needs 70 10 N
revel in the endless ornamentation
OF his works"
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

sufficiently TO be- able 10 qualify as
experts They say there has been
no ruling on the question, but they
give 10 ~ their opinion that ~ Is
proper for a man 90 10 before the
board Ia The city where be lives and
state his case N the event Of his
number being drawn The exemp-
,ion board where be resides az the
time of draft could certify "a TO
his claims for exemption 10 the
board where he registered. so that
his case could De transferred
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
ROOMING HOUSE
ORDINANCE GETS
COUNCILS 0. Il.

The common council Tuesday
right. by "a vote of % 10 -. adopted
Tho roomiug house ordinance that
Police Commissioner Cou1ens has
wanted for a long time. Those Who
voted against the measure were Aid.
Auch. Rahorski. Braun Dill, Huntef,
nodt. Kocher. LitJleAeld, Miotke,
wartell wenzell and Hindle.
Aid LittleAeld a member of ne
ordinance committee that reported
the measure out fsvoTably earlier IN
the day. opposed 2 in committee
and submitted a minority report he
declared the measure was vicious
one and vas not necesssrv- Incl
denfslly hc said that II Police Com
missioner Couzens wanted some
thing 10 do he might 30 out and
catch a few pickpockets. highway
men and burglars instead OF getting
after some poor widow who wanted
% keen a few roomers,"
The ordinance provides that every
rooming house must be licensed and
the license ma be revoked By The
mayor The rooning house is de-
scribed as one where Eve persons Or
more are entertained in addition 10
The members of the family. Com
missioner CoGzens has complained
that since he broke up the segre
gated district there has been great
deal of immortality and crime hatch
ed or perpetrated in rooming houses.
but that the rOliCe lacked power 70
investigate such places because they
ranked a. private dwellings he
new ordinance gives him power 20
inspect such places II places them
in a class with hotels
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Boost Pay OF Walkerville Cops
The town council OF Waikerville
Tuesday night approved report
OF the police committee creating
police commission and Increasing
the salaries of all policemen The
council also fxed the tax rate for
the year atJ2i.3 mills Last years
tate was 2G.s mills An additional
i've mills VIII be assessed against
separate school supporters The 70
tai assessment Is S7.sts.579 rhe
new pay schedule raises The salar,
OF Chief OF Police Grifth from $40
TO sl2b per month. Sergt. Elliott
and three patrolmen are boosted
from sS5 10 $40, and all others from
$50 20 500.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Following an operation for ap-
pendicitis July 4. in Harper hospital.
ingram A. Pyle died Tuesday after
noon. Mr.. Pyle was junior member
of Z. W. Pyle & Son. Detroit agents
for the Preferred Accident Insur-
ance company OF New York. He was
born In Mt. Vernon, o.. 81 years ago.
but had lived almost his entire life
IN Detroit. He Is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs f. W. Pyle.
and two sisters. Mrs. o Janisse, Of
Walkerville. and Mrs j. C. Kinsei.
Jr., of Detroit. Funeral services Will
be held Thursday, in the family
home, No. 1e4 Lincoln-ave.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
POLK SAYS HE'S
DIVORCE SEEKER

Former Justice cf tho Peace
Alexander j. Polk. Of River Rouge.
says that II ls he and not his wife
who filed suit for divorce Mrs
Polk's action. he says, g. for separ.
ate maintenance
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
DINGEMAN AND
LINDSAY ANSWER
DRAFT QUESTION

Hundreds OF inquiries are being
received daily by the city clerk, the
corporation counsel and other ON
ciais regarding the operation OF tho
draff law. The following letter. re
ceived by The Times. Is typical and
raises questions that are most often
asked
The Dctroit Times.
Herrett Mich.
-artfe-wsn.-Can you answer the
soll-wfng nauiry promptly
ar II draft age. and REGISTERED
June IN Ta~as city. where I then
lived and was employed. have
since moved 20 Akron, where ! have
heeo engaged for The coming school
year a. surerintendent - schools
~ residence Is no longer at Tawas
CIV In any sense. bat ia settled here
II my name should be drawn In the
draff VIII u be possible for me 10
appear before the board IA this coun-
- f9~ physical examination and 10
present afAda yits of dependents or
vl'l ~ be necessary for ne 20 make
the Tip - Tawas City FOR that pur-
nose can this county handle my
cas-. either directly. or by mGkinE
the examination and taking the ara
davis and transferring them 70 the
Yos.o county hoard7 Also, should the
head ~ the family 10 AFFIRM the truth
of statsusnfs regarding dependant
be ~ family near whore ! nov
live. or where lived AZ the time q
registration1
Very truly.
VOYD r SVEN
eupt II schools Akror Mo-
The Times submitted the letter
10 Harry c. DtngemAn. corporation
counsel and city Clerk Lindsay
ho,h ~ whom have studied tho law
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Business women from al over the
United States are expected 20 begin
Ari invasion OF Chicago today for
their FIRST annual con, entlon 10 be
held under the auspices Ct the Wo-
mems Association of Commerce
When the contest over the will
81 the late John r. Mclean, million
aire newspaper publisher ot VAST
lngton and Cincinnati. Is called for
trial today in the district court IN
Washington u ~ expected that q
poetp ,nement until the fall term
WI b, agreai upon.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Charles s. Cutting. Of Chicago. is
scheduled 10 deliver The annual ad-
dress before tho Indiana State Bl.
association, meeting in tweutF frat
annual session today az lnlianapoliB
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Leaders az the medical profession
in Montana are 20 gather af KaIs
pei today for The thirty ninth annual
of their state associa.
tin. the sessions ~ whica VIII con.
firue TWO DAYS
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
Two Windsor Soldiers Dead.

Privates j. G. McCaffrey and r.
Scott, OF Windsor. arc listed as dead
In the Official casualty list issued
by the Canadian militia department
Tuesday. They had been missing
since the Somme offensive in Sep
'tember. Private McCaffrey was the
son OF Mr. and Mrs. Munro McCaf-
trey. No. IL Curry-ave. Private
6cott's parents reside in England
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

New York city Is 20 have new
hotel containing between 1000 and
1000 rooms.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

Nent~i'oGutst singers dancers,
ertIstS aerohets and divers are alt
found On 'he vaudeville hll N tho
orpheun theetcr this week. The ven
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11

The sultan OF Turkey is passion
ately fond OF novelreading.
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
DICKY DIPPY'S DIARY.

WEDNESDAY,: THIS MORNING AFTEs
OUR LODGE MEETING SAN HAYES
UR6ED ME- TO COME AS FAR As
HIS DOOR VITA nm
The Detroit times., 1917-07-11
Very truly

WHEN NE OPENED THE DOOR HIS
WIFE STOOD BErONE US
WANT YOU TO MEET ny FRIEND
DiPPY," SAID. San" "hE WAS SUCH
GOOO COMPANY, , cOUlO Mt
TEAM MYSELF AWAY '"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Iron Belt School Notes.

Wednesday, Jan. II, was Visiting
Day" for all teachers in our school,
The schools at Bessemer, Montreal,
Hurley, lronwood and Mellen all had
one or Laore representatives from here.
The hie school and eighth grade
have started TO work on the plays
which will be given he latter part of
February.
The work in Physical Geography,
High school Arithmetic and Santa
ton will be finished this semester.
Owing TO the fact that so many have
done such good work in these branch
IS, few only Will have to take the
examinations.
A large crowd attended the moving
picture show given at the high school
Sunday afternoon and evening. At
the show next Friday evening music
viii be given by our band.
. Miss Anna Oddino, of Cary, who
has until recently been attending
school at Hurley, has entered our
Freshman class.
The class in Sanitation is taking
work in Home Nursing" Monday
a demonstration was given on making
beds and changing sheets for sick
patient
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Hurley Presbyterian Church.
Copper st., Hurley, Wis.

Copper St, Hurley, Wis.
Preaching Services at 1880,
In the absence of the Pastor, the Rev.
Francesca De SimOne will preach.
Sunday school at Has.
Lesson: First Disciples of the Lord
jesus. John l:35-5i.
Italian Conference on Religion, 7:Go
An illustrated lecture on studies in
the Life of Christ.
Tuesday evening at 200 o'clock,
X. O. X. 4. Club will meet at the
home of Mr.. Harries.
Wednesday p m-Children's story
and game hour. Stereopticon pictures
From Black Sea to the Black For
ests.
Girls Sewing Glass at the same hour,
Wohelo Girls Club at 7:30.
Friday evening at $50,
Young Mems Athletic Club
Chester l.. Harries,
Minister.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
High School Notes.

The following program will be given by
Hypatia Thursday after school.
Vocal Solo ..............F rieda Endrizzi.
Reading ,........... .... Miss Wright.
ReI ort of Finances ......T The Treasurer
Stunt Irene Paul, Donna Downs, Mary
Murphy, Agatha Houleh2n.
Mandolin Solo d.. ....... Nottra Cattoi
Dance, Juanita Sullivan, Thelma Carson,
Lillian Tyler Irma Endrizzi
Selection by "Sousas Band" Julia Reible,
Geniveive Flanagan, Martha Matusewic,
Julia Harrington Mildred Meade, Ruth
Reid.
Pianist ............ Eileen Harrington
At a Senior meeting held last Thursday.
the following motto and colors were
chosen for the Spyke;
Motto Labor conquers all
COloTS- Crimson and Cream.
The Seniors have not decided on their
yell or class flowers as yet. Mr.. Connors
talked to the Seniors at their meeting
to get busy with their contribution of
writing and drawing for our Annual. He
said he noticed that the articles in the
box. provided to hold the contributions
for the Spyke. were few and there were
iot many tAClliS vi ACdi ulCAiA 81 Adi
Two of the States Inspectors visited
our school last week and after a thorough
inspection of the High School work and
OF the school in general they reported
having found both the school work and
the general order of things in excellent
condition.
You Freshmen. Sophomores and Juniors.
get busy with your items for the Spyke
Pay attention TO the Editor-in-Chief All
contributions must be in by March /.
All of the school children are thoroug-
ly enjoying the skating rink as is to be
seen by the crowds OF them who are daily
on the ice The rules for the rink, given
read in all the rooms Tuesday. and the
women OF the club hope that the children
will observe these rules.
The senior girls have decided to wear
a uniform dress at there graduation eN-
ercises. The uniform will consist of white
sailor suits and red ties.
Final examinations for the first semest-
er will be given this month and all are
studying little harder and little longer
these days to meet the requirements of
these important examinations, These
examination days are hailed with deligi
by the fortunate pupils whose general
average for the first semester reaches
the required figure which excuses them
from taking the exams. As a reward for
their diligence, these pupils do not have
TO attend school during these exam
nations.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
OUTSIDE OF THE CAT,

Business seers deScry dark cloud
gathering over the future Of the black
cat Generations ago Il black cat with
nine white hairs In the end of her tail
was in for a bad time for she was
believed to be i disguised witch. But
today, with or without the nine white
hairs In her conclusion, the black car
Is playing in hard luck. for the fur
trade has found that her hide is worth
S. and is prepared 10 give 1t. As the
hide has to be untinely ripped from
the cat, the transaction is an unpleas-
ant one from the point Of view Of the
animal. In fact, the growing scarcity
and value the fur Of 81! ether cOlors ~
cats, says Minneapolis Journal. East
ern fur dealers are advertising for cat
skins and paying good prices. A com
mon skin brings 10 cents, Maltese
hides bring 81, ana solid black skins
are worth 81. The skins are worked
up INTO merchdntable goods ana lew
can tell them from the more costly
furs. one New DIRK merchant has
bought, In recent months. 5000 skins,
and could use more. II Is estimated
that at least lJ,OOO,0OO cats in the
country could be marketed with gener-
al benefit. For one thing, the birds
would get far better chance for their
lives. The eat is a quite general IA
yorite but there are times when, owing
to her ideas on the matter of the plac-
ing Of the voice, her popularity wanes
considerably. Her life suffers then
somewhat from the hazards of exist
ence. and now the values placed on her
outer covering are likely TO increase
these hazards considerably.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

OF course it was only humOrously
that French general pretended to
defend the edict against boards in the
army by saying that the object was to
relieve the troops from carrying I'M
necessary weight and that the boards
which will be taken off under the or
der weigh 100 tons. If soldiers must
be shaved they must carry razors, and
what soldier ever saw razor that
weighed less than his beard?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

The ambition of the designer Of the
new dimes to have his Initials appear
on the money of the United States in
dicates strong appreciation on his
part OF the value of free advertising
but raises a question as to his good
taste The same criticism applied TO
the French woman who erected over
the remains of her husband in the Pere-
Lachaise monument with an iuScrip-
ton which in addition to his name and
the usual dates stated that in life he
had conducted hat and glove EN-
pOrium ut Il specified address. and that
his disconsolate widow would carry on
the business ut the old stand.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Methodist Epiiss
c0Tpal GIhuurcLh...
NASt t'AN MI wv Fourth Avenues
Sunday. Jan. u.


Preaching services l0:30 a. m.
Sermon by Pastor, subject, Two Men
Sunday School ll:45. Lesson
FIRST Disciples of the Lord Jesus.
EpWorth League G:l5.
Topic, "StaI' Christians.
Preaching Service p. m.
Sermon by Pastor. subject, a Bargain
Monday 700 +, NJ. Boys Club.
On behalf of the LADIES' Aid, Mrs,
Mary Dunn will serve a lunch at heI
home next Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, Prayer service at 1870.
Thursday, choir practice.
All welcome to above services.
Harold }. Armitage,
Pastor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

Attention is directed just now To the
ineradicable cockncy arrangement Of
negatives. There is 1t provincialism
that founders among the personal pro
nouns, says London Globe. Ap as
size court witness In - case arising
from hrawl when asked what she
knew about 1t. replied, We'll her told
! 20 hit she"-and counsel remarked.
"Her did, did her" Naught abashed
witness added with confidence, ANA
then her came al We
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

RaSpberries that develop from pods
have been found on the farm Of ID. Me
AfIee OF Scion, ore The pods have
the appearance of miniature chestnut
burs. even having the SpineS and split
open in exactly the same manner that
chestnut burS do. The berries are
disclosed on the inside of the opened
burr. Berries in the various stages OF
development are shown on the same
stem. Their taste Is similar to an or
binary raspberry.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by
constipation, as is often the case,
you will get quick relief by taking
Chamberlain Tablets. These tablets
also improve the digestion. Obtain
able everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

English and other Europeans this
year Intend To make the experiment of
as much rs possible substituting corn
for wheat. This would not interfere
with the nourishmeut of populations
trying the experiment, but would eper-
ate TO eyade the high cost of living.
Americans might do Welt to Try it. too.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
Moose Meeting.

Irouwood lodge No. go, l.. o. o. NJ.
meets every Monday evening in the
Moose hall, Ironwood, All members
are requested to be present and visit
ing brethren are cordially invited,
|. X. Hydar, Secretary.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

There are folks Well up on fashions
who hear without shoot, the state
ment that there can be tao more red
flannel underwear till af.er the war.
and who calmly observe that no one
would wear red flannel underwear Ia
these days II he could get anything
else.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

The New York Globe notes the fact
that Young man with tortoise she'll
glasses read Knights of the Round
Table" in subway train while an
elderly woman and young woman
with "A baby chung to straps in front
OF him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

Despite the fact Thar monographs
are getting cheaper and better. many
people should not 80 on doing their
own talking and singing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

Chamberlain Tablets are excellent
for constipation. Thew ce pleasant TO
take and mild and gentle in effect.
Obiaiuable everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

II AL authors waited until they had
something TO say there would be few,
er books written.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

Confession may be good for the soul.
hut rs often rcugh ON the rrputa-
tion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20
WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER
By Arthur w. Dunn
l.4+.l..s.+4..s..t+4..s#++#*+#+*1t'

Washington Jan 1S-[Special.l- r.
There ia always contest between the
city aud country 1t develops when
ever the agricultural appropriation bill
is considered IN the house. Generally
speaking. there are more people in the
cities than IN the country, but that IN
Cudcs residents Of the smaller cities
and towns which are really bucoIic IN
their tastes and inclinations. There is
very large urban population, ut
course, but an senators and most Of
the members Of tile house represent ia
part farmers, and so the farmers have
the best of the discussions which take
place annually when agricultural bills
are considered
That the ogriculturists have intiu-
cuce Is shown by the steady increase OF
appropriations for the agricultural de-
partmeut aud the growth of that de-
partmeut since il was first organized.
AS matter OF fact, the depa rtment has
gone long way beyond anything ever
contemplated when it was created, but
there is every evidence that it Is doing
good work. and It has the backing OF II
large number Of people who vote, and
that is one reason why it continues to
sfFalV
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-01-20

a scientists promise that we may
yet be able to use ice } heat the house
u COia comfort.