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The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
ALDERMEN
CLASH With
WEAD0CK
lSlurs Of n II. r. Law
yer Arouse Council
Committee
WILL URGE TWO
NEW ORDINANCES
Aid. Lodge and Burton
Draft Measure To
Improve Service

A session OF the council commit.
tee on public utilities Friday after.
noon. in which indignant aldermen
piled Bernard r. weadock. d. u.
r. attorney. with heated questions
about street railway service. gain.
ing little satisfaction from the re-
plies. ended with the committee or
dering the corporation counsel 10
prepare two ordinances. One, ad-
vocated by Aid. Lodge. will make
II an offense for a street car crew
TO pass q waiting passenger, and
subjecting the crew 10 a fne: the
other. fathered by Aid. Burton.
would establish a schedule designat-
ing car stops.
The committee. thoroly aroused
by the railway attorneys replies 10
their queries. will enact extreme
measures to force the ID. U. r. to
some reasonable service.
Mr.. weadock implied that several
OF the citizens who appeared to
complain OF the service. deliberate.
ly lied. and chlded the council mem.
bers for their talk OF defying the
ID. U. r.
This ordinance talk Is no pas
time. Mr.. Weadock." said Aid.
Lodge. Il do not like your sarcasm
and am heartily disyusted with con.
ditions that I have found"
Aid. Lodge was backed as a unit
by the members OF the committee.
The delegation complaining OF
the ID. U. r. service in the North
Woodward section was headed by
"a w. Dickinson. manager OF the
Michigan State Fair association,
ard II. p. Dempsey. Aid. Cowau
and Gilman Joined In the TRADE
against the street railway.
After Attorney weadock had
spoken, holding that the service
was alright. but that certain con.
diitons had caused some trouble
MI. Dempsey said
My opinion. Mr.. weadock, is that
you don't know what you are talk
ing about"
Yes, he has practically called us
liars" added Mr.. Dickinson.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
CALL FOR
CONGRESSES
APPROVED
All Factions IndoFse
Wilson's Special
Session Order
NONPARTISAN
FEELING GROWS

WASHINGTON. March, 1o.-Pres-
ident Wilson's action In calling an
extra session of congress for April
16, met with the general approval
by senators and congressman here
today.
Confronted with the possibility
OF war with Germany. paeinsts and
those desiring drastic action. desire
that congress should be In session.
The chief reason for the call. as
announced by Secretary to the Pres
ident Tumulty last night. is that
the president needs the support OF
congress In such collateral meas
ures as may be necessary for the
defense OF our merchant marine,
now that American ships are arm
ing and the policy OF armed neutral
ity Is actually in effect.
But there is much general legis-
lation. the passage OF which is vital
10 the conduct Of the government
and the furtherance OF It's policies
to be attended to in addition 70
the problems brought on by the
present crisis.
Sentiment for non-partisan organ
ization OF the lower house appeared
TO be on the increase from indica.
tlons here today
In his call for special session
OF congress. the president cited "the
public interest as basis for his &C.
tion. When convened. he stated,
II Will receive such communica.
tion as may be made by the execu-
tive"
Now. therefore. I. Woodrow VII
son. president OF the United States
OF America" the document pro
ceeds. do hereby proclaim and
declare that an extraordinary
occasion requires the congress OF
the United States 10 convene In
extra session at the capitol in ths
city OF Washington on the sixteenth
day OF April 1917. at 12 O'Clock
noon. OF which all persons who shall
at that time be entitled 10 act az
members thereof are hereby re
CURED TO take notice.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
LAT|NS NOT
IN ACCORD
WITH i. S.
Outlook For Concerted
American Action
Unpromising
BRAZIL, BOLIVIA
ARE FRIENDLY
Argentine Inclined To
Resent Direction
From North

Dp fHAhLEN = ~ Want
(Sfaf Correspondent United Press.
BUBNoS AIRES. March 10.-If
the United States is planning to
seek concerted action amOns all
American republics 10 cleanse the
American hemisphere OF German
activities---as reported in Washing
Ton dispatches today-she is likely
TO be rebuffed hotly. A majority OF
the Latin-American republics will
resent such a plan From a re-
liable source here IL was learned
today that the Argentine govern
meDt would be inclined TO make
hot answer" II the United States
offers advice" regarding German
plotting
Pan.American unity Is not visible
from this viewpoint OF South Amer
lea. Several republics are distinctly
proGerman. Some are pro-Ally.
Most OF them are not pro-United
States.
With the exception. possibly OF
Itrazil and Bolivia, Argentine's posi-.
ton on the general question OF
American matters Is held by on
cials here to represent substantially
the attitude of the othere Latin
American republics. And Argentine,
II will be recalled. was the republic
which most unceremoniously re-
buffed President Wilson when he
asked world neutrals TO follow the
example OF the United States in
breaking relations with Germany
Argentine "regrt tied such ex-
treme measures" in her note. which
was drafted by DR.. Diego Molinari
He was likewise the author OF the
further message TO the United states
announcing that Argentines mind
was made up and implying that n
wouldn't be changed by North Amer.
lean pressure, which was inclosed
with the formal note. Presinent
lrigoyen personals revised 10th
communications
North Americans here believe Dr.
Molinari TO be anu-United States
mainly because he was secretary oi
the pro-MeKican committee here, op
osing American Intervention in
Mexico. BIT the fact IL DIR. Molin-
ari's Views may be taken as typical
ly Latin-American. he believes the
United states, perhaps. unconscious
ly. seek to use Latin-America TO her
own advantage
Brazil and Bolivia are considered
exceptions TO the general Latin.
American view
Brazil is believed TO be lookirg
for an excuse 10 seize German .ner.
chant ships In her hsrbors.
Bolivia has declared her "soIldar.
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ity" with The United States. But
she is thought to be under the
thumb" OF North America She ic
credited with aspiring TO an outlet
upon the Pacific ocean and the tri
tutaries OF the River Plate
The question whether the United
States Is going TO support Bolivia
In her am oition for an outlet Is OF
acute interest 10 Peru, Argentine
and Chile. These nations cut Bo
llvia OF from the Pacific and tho
river Plate.
Brazil has always been pro-North
American. She has always. how
ever, beeu pro-German too, except
for a few recent expressions attrib
uted TO the influence Of Ruy Bar
bosa. Liberal party leader and he
William Jennings Bryan OF South
America--eXcept that he is 40 pa
ciflst.
Uruguay, which objected vigorous
ly to the German submarine nots
and consequently was proclaimed =
vigorous supporter OF the Wilson
rolicy. surprised South American'
by saying little in her note.
Colombia is sufficiently antiIJnit
ed States. on account OF the Pan
anna canal affair. never 10 lend much
moral support to the latter until
compensated for her loss.
Ecuador has a comparatively new
administra Ion which 10 an unknown
quantity. AS a general proposition
however. South Americans think she
may be depended on 20 shape heI
policy with Colombia.
Paraguay Is pro-German.
Venezuela Is both pro-Ally and
pro. United States.
Neither Paraguay nor Venezuela
however. is likely 10 take sides ex
cept in cooperation with the rest
OF the South American republics
Obviously. in view of the con
aicts as noted, there will be no co
operation in Iatin-America-
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
GRAIN FIRE
IS SUBJECT
Of INQUIRY
Elevator Blase May
Have Been Plot, Is
RumOr
STARTED DURING
THE LUNCH HOUR

Reports that much OF the 500. 900
bushels OF grain destroyed in the s6,-
100000 fre which wrecked the De-
troit Railroad elevator, foot OF Hast
ings-st.. Friday afternoon was TO be
shipped TO the Allied powers, have
started several investigations.
The police and fre departments
are trying TO learn the origin OF the
confiagration, and United States Dis.
trict Attorney Kinnane has declared
that the federal government Will
take hand in the probe II there are
indications that the disastrous blaze
was started by plotters opposed TO
the Allies.
The owners OF the grain were the
Cosnmercial Milling company. the
Caughey -Jossman company and the
Swift Grain company. The two last
named firms held several hundred
thousand bushels jointly. and II was
TO be forwarded 10 exporting firms
on the Atlantic seaboard. according
to T. w Swift. head OF the frm
bearing his name.
That the fre should occur at the
time OF day when II was customary
for all the employees In the elevator
TO go out for luncheon. and that IL
was started so suddenly are circum.
stances which have given weight TO
the theory that the blaze was not OF
accidental origin.
John Alkwidge. one OF the seven
employees in the elevator. left the top
noor. where the Ere began. not less
than is minutes before the flames
were discovered when he left there
was not even a hint OF smoke or FIRE
How the flames could have made
such great headway in a short time
Is one OF the peculiar circumstances
under investigation
The elevator itself was worth
5000 900. IL is estimated. II caught
hre about one year ago. but the
blaze was extinguished before Sc
rious damage had been done.
All OF the losses are believed "a
be covered by insurance.
The hre started shortly before
noon and two hours later only the
chimney remained standing The
FIRST two floors collapsed In the FIRST
half-hour. A score or more OF FIRE
men retreated 10 the safety zone a
few minutes before the collapse.
Thousands OF persons OUT for their
luncheon gathered around the burn
ing elevator. and even the Windsor
shores were lined with spectators
The two Detroit Gre boats attacked
the blaze from the river Fremen
worked heroically 20 confne the
blaze to the doomed elevator Only
slight damage was done TO the nd
joining dock OF the j. q T. Hurley
Coal company
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
OPEN SHOP WILL
BE FORUM TOPIC

Frank p. Walsh. chairman OF the
committee on industrial relations, an
organization which has taken up the
work OF the late commission on in.
dustrial relations, will speak In the
Detroit open forum Sunday. at 3
o'clock. in McCollester hall His
topic will be The open shop myth. I"
Mr.. Walsh has devoted his whole
life to work on commissions relat.
ing TO civic or national welfare. A
social get-together meeting OF peo-
pie interested In the forum was held
on the second floor OF Browns candy
shop last Wednesday evening and
was such a success that II will be
repeated every two weeks on Wed
nesday evenings until the season is
over
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
ALL PERU AFLAME WITH REBELLION;
ADMIRAL AND SON ASSASSINATED:
BLOODY FIGHTING IN CAPITAL CITY
Streets of Lima Scenes
of Carnage, Say
Reports
CAUSE OF OUT
BREAK UNCERTAIN
Civil War On Large
Scale Appears
Imminent

BUENO8 AIRES, March le.--Peru
n allnnne wfth reb<iikop Of . serious
ness not realized until today when
Information smuggled across the bor-
der TO evade the strict government
censorship detailed the nercest sort
OF nghting In Lima. the capital. Cuz-
CO. Callao and Areduipa. In which
many persons had been killed and
wounded.
Admiral Graus. OF the Peruvian
navy and his son have been assassi-
mated.
Peruvian varships have been dis.
mantIed by the government to pre-
vent their seizure by the rebels.
The governmnt hous in Lama II sur
roundd by a Gordon OF troops and IL
is predicted that the president will
resign.
There is no information ootalna-
bic here as 70 the reason OF the out
break.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
ARSON WORKS
HAVOC IN CUBA
Destruction of Property By
Insurrectos Con-
tinues
By FRED 8. FERGUSON.


(sfd1 Correspondent United Press.)
HAVANA, March i0,-Hayana was
still without confirmation OF the re-
port Of the eapitulatlon OF Santiago
by the rebels today. But occupa-
ton by the federal forces-without
a nght-would not be surprising. In
view of the known plan OF the rebels
TO break up into small bands n
their tfforts TO escape the encircling
government troops.
The destruction OF property by the
insurrectos continues undated. Dis
patches detailing the burning OF
fields and OF mills continue TO ar.
rive President Menocal personally
is loser OF 500. 900 invested in
plants which have been thus de
stroyed
Government oficlals claim TO have
proof that the wholesale campaign
of destruction embarked upon by the
rebels was ordered personally by
Gen Gomez, the rebel chief now
awaiting court.martial In Principe
penitentiary.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
ELECTION COST
THE CITY $4,000

The primary election or Wednes-
day cost the city about 5000. or
more than a dollar for every vote
cast. according to Guy ingalls,. sec.
-etary OF the election commission.
Monday will be the last day for
registration 20 vote at the spring
election, April 2. The city clerks
office will be open until 9 .. m. on
hat day, to cars for those who are
unable 10 register during the regu-
lar once hours. Many women have
been registering since primary day.
the nomination OF two women candl.
dates for the small school board hav.
ing stimulated their interest.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
PRONuNClAMENTo CALLING OF I
WESTERN NATIONS TO OPPOSE III
PROPAGANDA LIKELY; SHIPS MI
White Beck r -
ing Dctails q
To Be Pub
NEW POLICIES z.
BRING WAR
Omcials, Howevo
Hepe Ii GeG1ln1(
Eood SHoo tn1lG 4 Il

BY RopBHx Z. ~ y.
tssoA CofrsSp0ssz z6Ss t'ecUoe }
wAsHINuroN. March Is.-1Ae
United States government = -
pairing for the worst.
Warned by Germany that she -
spoken with nnaiity az TO her swD
marine intents the government TO
day looked out upon the prospect -
sctual war. Following the order %
arm American merchantmen.
Some of'cials fear Germany vii
be- as ruthless toward American
ships as she has been toward enemy
merchantmen
Another group OF authorities, h~~
ever, held to the Lelief that DER
many will be more considernte cd
American shipping. exercising the
international Law mandate Of visit
and search bef're torpedoing The
government, meantime. In relying
upon pan American cooperation 4
aid stamping out German intriyuei
Ia the western hemisphere. sha.ter
ing war schemes that would inyolw
the United States near home.
II is understood on highest au
thority that this government In con
bection with revealed German In
triguing and plotting that stretches
from the Canadian boundary thr
Central America 10 the southermos
South American country is consid
ering some kind OF pronunciament
that n expected TO call forth iron
each OF the other 20 American n
publics an avowal OF Cooperation II
squelching for all time perniciou
Teutonic influence in this hcmis
phere.
Also the government is prepaI
ing white Book" wherei
II will reveal Germany's plots J
needed" II probably viii be put
lIshed TO stir an already awaker
ing people as 10 the real danger
| ahead.
Looming out and above the va
cloud. however. is the tremendou
possibility that peace may be jus
around the corner.
Germany IL hard pressed for tocs
The fact is admitted by her lead
ers. II appears to be a race b.
tween war engulnng the two nj
tlons and starvation swallowin
Germany. The spectre Of fsmin
as authorities here see II. has In
tho potentialities OF a speedy psac
This government itself has
present intention OF msking q ws
declaration. Germany must fore
war. N II comes. the president be
repeated time and again.
Meantime work on armament
American ships proceeds. Amer
can merchant ships desiring an
sue OF guns. with navy gunners. cs
obtain them thru navy yard cor
mandants.
The navy department has yet I
issue instructions. constituting .
avowal OF policy. as to how rn
ners shall act with respect % SUI
marines-whether they shall sho
At sight. or wait for an obvious .
tensive move upon the part of %
Submarines.
The armament IL for defensf,
purposes only. hence n n ssssDs
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10

take OF delicious oid-fashioned sun
day dinner. Fowl and all the ac-
csssoriss 81 S0-I1;s0 70 sac .. m.
Hotel 0r.swold--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10

with a good appetite and satisfy ~
with delicious MONDAY lunch soc.
Hotsl Griswold.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
CHARRED JOISTS
HELD AS EVIDENCE
IN FIRE PROBE

Pieces OF timber that were used
AZ joists In the building at No. 1s7
Woodward-ave., which burned early
last Sunday morning. costing the
lives OF fve iremen. will be intro
dueed as evidence in the inques,
that will be opened Monday morn
ing, at o'clock. 10 determien re-
sponsibility for the Tragedy. Cor
oner Rothacher ordered the joists
brought in after he bad received
reports that the timber was mere
" "spliced' together following some
rebuilding operations when, In the
interest OF safety. new joists should
have been substituted.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10

Mrs. Emil r. Schmidt, wife OF Pa.
trolman Schmidt. killed while in dis
charge OF his duties by assailants al
Grand River.aye. and slTteenth-st.
the night OF Feb. 20, has applied to
the common council for pension.
She lives at No. SOS Seventeenth-st
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10

ry,saI.., % "a. s,s', ss:t s,.s-sss, .- 80.
The Detroit times., 1917-03-10
afHARITN K,s

Linda A. Grifhth's sensational eN-
pose photoplay. tndorsed by Or G
" Parkhurst and Theodore Rooae-
Welt. Screened during the bargain
Matinees" Next week. Miles theater
ioo and 20c.-Adv.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
STREATOR STACKER
BROUGHT TO OTTAWA:
COULD NOT WRITE

John Cockriel, an illiterate Ken
tuckian, who failed to register because
Of inability 10 read or write was
brought to Ottawa today by Deputy
Sheriff Fritz Goebel, charged with be
ing a registration Stacker Cockriel
was arrested at The farm of Joe Berry
where he was employed as farm
hand, where he secured a place two
weeks ago
When told of his shirking Cockriel
progressed ignorance of the law and
said some man tod him, because ol
his illiteracy, he did not have to reg
ister. Acting on this advice he failet
to put in an appearance at the reg
istration booths en- June B Curious
acquaintance learned he had no
registered and he was reported to the
authorities
After he had given account of hi
actions and explain esoanidles afl
actions and explained his reasons TO
not signing up, he was permitted Il
register this morning and then Wen
on his way rejoicing.
Cockriel said he was 26 years 0
age and had been raised in the back
woods OF Kentucky, where SCHOOLING
is decidedly hard to get,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
N. |. /. &T. co. PAYS
LITTLE GIRL $100
FOR A LOST FINGER

To-day in the Circuit court little
Margaret Teller. six year old daugh-
ter of Mrs. John Teller. Of Superior
street, vas given $lo0 in settlement
of claim held by her against the
N. /. l.. & +. Co, for injuries she re,
ceived several months ago when she
lost little finger under one of the
company'S cars
The accident happened near the
high school The child ran ont from
behind a passing rig directly into the
street car She was knocked to the
ground and the little finger OF hei
left hand was cut off,
She brought suit and counsel iol
both sides agreed upon 500 as ar
equitable settlement of the claim.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
Second Accident of Car.
FIX VALUE OF STATE
PARK LANDS AT $500
PER ACRE; DEAL IS OFF

Not withstanding the Illinois Park
Commission has paid no more than
500 per acre for unimproved land in
cluded in the state park, appraisers
consisting of Richard Schmidt, Hen
ry Arnold and A. J. Neureuther placed
value of 5000 per acre upon l3 acres
belonging to James Mitchell, OF Uti-
ca The appraisers took no testimony
relative to the value of these lands of
what land of similar character had
sold but made their findings and re-
ported the same to court this after
noon, In view of the fact that the
price is in access of the appropria'
tions for this purpose the liEding OF
the appraisers will count for naught,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
UTICA FARM HAND
TAKES OWN LIFE BY
SWALLOW|NGPO|SO
SAMUEL REILLY LOSES IN FIGHT
AGAINST STRONG DRINK
BODY FOUND on CANAL BANK
THIS MORNING.

Despondent because of his inability
to win his life's fight against Barley
corn. Samuel Kelly, aged 50 years, a
farm hand, decided to end the trouble
at Utica last night by taking stry-
chime. Kelly's body today was found
near the plant of the Utica Fire Brick
4 Clay Company. 4 bottle labelled
poison lay nearby
Kelly was seen on the streets of the
village during Sunday. He had been
drinking some, but those who saw him
claim he was not intoxicated to such
a degree but that he could handle
himself we'll About II o'clock he
started for the brick company's fac
tory, where he had secured employ
ment. but nothing was seen of him un-
til about Z O'Clock this morning
when workmen found his lifeless re.
mains lying upon the canal bank
In his pockets they found a note in
which Kelly said he had lost his bat
tie against liquor and was ready to
give up all In the note he made pro
visions that his watch and chain be
given to Elmer Aimes. Doctors who
were called to the scene to make an
examination of the body, declared
that his death was due to poisoning
/ by strychnine.
The deceased Is former resident
of Cardiff H., and is unmarried, ac
cording to the best knowledge o
friends in Utica. He was cousin o.
/ Marshall Charles McCabe, Of Utica.
Coroner Donoghue held an nques
this morning and the jury returned ;
/ verdict assigning death to poison, sci
\ administered
/ When kely's body was first discov
cred il was thought his demise was
due 90 natural causes, Later the bot
I tie was found and closer examination
disclosed that he had taken his own
| life.
Before securing the position in uti
ca Kelly worked as farm hand. lii
came to Utica in March He had tol(
I friends that he had used every means
to cure himself of the drink habi
and even went so far as to take The
cure in hope Of conquering his in
domnable thirst
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
AGED MAN BROWNS
IN |. NJ. CANAL
At COUNTY FARM
PETER DUGAN MEETS DEATH IN
WATERY GRAVE LAST EVEN
iNG-BoDY is RECOVERED.

While seining for minnows Patrick
Dugan, age SO years, inmate Of the
county farm, was drown between the
gates of lock IL, three miles west
of here, in the Illinois and Michigan
canal The body Of the aged man was
removed from the water at 6.l5, one
half an hour after he ate his supper
at the county farm.
No one Witnessed the drowning.
Mrs. Looney, wife of Michael Looney,
the lock tender, was attracted to the
scene by hat floating above the
water. A short time before the man
was seen dipping for minnows in the
water from the top of the gates, and
il was presumed that he had drowned
The search for the body was made
by Mr.. Looney and he managed to re-
move the remains with the aid OF a
graphing hook.
Subject 70 Dizzy Spells.
Mr.. Dugan had been an inmate OF
the county farm for nearly twenty
years. 1t was known that he was
subjected to dizzy spells and it is be-
lieyed that he was seized with this
ailment and toppled over into the
water.
Dugan is a former La Sale man and
well known there. A verdict of acci'
dental death, caused by drowning
was given by the coroners jury.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
MRS. c. D. YOUNG
DIES FOLLOWING A
10 WEEKS ILLNESS

Mrs. Mary f. Young aged 5S years,
wife of c. d. Young, died yesterday
afternoon at / o'clock at her home on
the Dayton road, north OF this city.
She has been ailing for the past ten
weeks. Death is attributed to com
plication of diseases.
Mrs. Young was born In Bradford,
Illinois and resided in this city for
the past ten years.
She leaves surviving her husband
and three brother, Mr. Miller, of An
rora, Frank, of kewanee and John.
The funeral services will be held
at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning at the
late home. Burial will be in kewanee.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-25
CHARTER BOAT FOR
PICNIC EXCURSION
TO STARVED ROCK

The members of St Patrick's so.
dality chartered the excursion boat of
Captain Ballard today and are hold
ing their annual outing at Starved
Rock State Park The trip to and
from the park will be made In the
boat. About seventy children, under
the direction of Rev M A. Quirk are
enjoying the outing.
Other members of st. Patrick's
parish left on the interurban cars.
Games were featured in the days fun.
A big basket dinner was served at
noon