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New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Whitman Will Call Snec;.,
Election for Represents.
tives on Monday
May Replace
La Guard.
Representative in Air Serv;..
Likely To Be Sue.
ceeded
l.St0f Correspondcncel

ALBANY. Jan. Women !, ~
York City living in the 7th, 9th. o,..
32d. and possibly the 14th, Con,,...
districts will have an opportun;tv :.
cast their first vote on or 49,
March 2.
This became known tn-dav v,..
Governor Whitman announced tb., |.
would call special election !, :.
least four Of these districts. He ..1
ne probably would issue the call W.,
day. The election. he said. would ).
held forty days after the call.
Il received a letter from Ch.r.
Clark to-day asking NE to issu. n.
call" said the Governor. "The Lee,
lature must pass some enabling a..,
to protect the rights of women. They
have a right to vote at these election,
But they must first register and IN
order to do that, the Legislature mus.
pass the needed legislation"
There was an apportionment of III,
Congress districts in New York C;.v
at the last session Of The Legislatur.
The Manhattan district in which the,s
is vacancy, due to the resignat;o,
OF G.. Murray Hubert, to take ths
office of Dock Commissioner. is likely
to swing into the Republican column
The other four districts have No.
been affected politically to any eyten, nj
The 7th, in Brooklyn, represented by
John J. Fitzgerald until he resiepsd
10 practise law, is safely Democratic
The same is true OF the Sth. in ths
same borough, vacant because of ths
election Of Daniel J. Griffin as Sheriff
of Kings County. The 22d. in The
Bronx. is also safely Democratic
Henry Bruckner. now Borough Pres.
dent. of The Bronx. represented th;s
district ''''
Whether an election will be called
for the 14th, which went RenublicaS
when Fiorello H. La Guardi:. ran in
1916. has not Yet been determined
Representative La Guardia is now
serving in the aviation service "soms.
where in France" He has not re.
signed. but under a strict interpreta
tion Of the law an election should b.
called when member Of Congress
enters the service
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
News in Brief

Iatrolman Connolly thought some one WAS
Su"hlhE Tor hun when bullet sang past
ms head at GRIND Street and Marc,, Axoruo
Williamsburg. " but 1t was only Leonard c.,r
'nnza. of Sl9 North Fourth Street who ha,
shipped on the ice and sitting dolvr ~, h;
revolver. had exploded it, ConnoIlv ,rr'.stad
him. '''s'eo
Tho East Side Clinic for Children which
had INTENDED TO give Il ball at the Un,.i
NStor on Monday, January - has po.tnonnd
The event until tuesday. January 20 'r;cLn,
already purchased will be good for ,hc de9
.errcd date. "
pr, William L. Wilkinson. of New BRIGHT
on. Staten Island. was indicted for man.
slaughter and violation OF the highway la,,
nc Is charged with running over and killing
Jonn "A Lundon on December -.
Brooklyn. fell into the Nc~th River fro,,
Pier a.. Patroman Dunphy lowered himself
ny rope to large ice cake and dravr.J
the drowning aboard it. Passershv
hauled both back to the pier.
The New York William A. Sunday Asso-
ciation asked Justice Bijur for an order dis
solving its corporate existence ON the ground
that the objects for which it was formed
nave ceased to exist and there is nothing,
iurther tor 1t TO accomplish"
Harry n. Holmes supeiN iSor of the Noun,e
MEMS Christian Association work among tbc
br'tian forces on the West front spoke be-
ao!e M she Aasertsing Club. Il East TWENTY
"A
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Grand Jury Finds
Wholesale Bribery
In Cycle Squad
Policemen Carried Printed
Cards and Had Set
Price of $40

The extraordinary grand jury en-
panelled by Governor Whitman to in
vestigate police conditions as exposed
by the murder of Ruth Cruger. sent
copies of its findings yesterday to
Mayor Hylan and Police Commissioner
Bugher. The grand jurors expressed d
amazement over the fact that motor
cycle policemen practically have the
power OF enriching them selves by
grating on owners and drivers OF
automobiles who endanger lives by
overspeeding.
The grand jurors found that in most
cases it would be impossible to con
vict these policemen Of bribery before
a jury, because the law makes the per-
son who gives the bribe an accomplice
and confederation is therefore neces-
sary. In most cases, ii has been found
there were no witnesses to the pay
ment Of the money and no circum
stantial evidence
Ask Punishment Of Policemen
At the suggestion of Justice Gotf
presiding over the grand jury, District
Attorney Swami wrote to Commissioner
'Yughcr giving the details of nine cases
NJ alleged payment of bribes. with the
suggestion that the motorcycle police
men implicated be disciplined by the
Commissioner by having them placed
on trial before the Third Deputy Com
missioner. Justice Gotf directed that
the minutes of the grand jury be
placed at the disposal of the Commits
ooncr.
The prosecutor informed Commits.
sioner Bugner that bribery in The mo-
torcycle squad was so notorious and
conspicuous" that certain members
had a card privately printed or which
appeared the names Of thirtyfoul
members with residences and telephone
found in the possessior of prominent
automobile owners. The prosecutors
theory is that persons who had been
"shakcn down" once had the cards
given to them to enable them to COM
municatc with their "friends" on the
squad.
The investigation showed that the
collection OF bribes became so success
full few years ago that the motor
cycle men raised their rates from an
average of s. to $40. In almost every
case, after the payment OF money. the
hriber delivered the court summons to
the policeman and nothing thereafter
was ever done about the case.
New Rules Recommended
Such conditions could net exist
with proper supervision of the squad
the grand jury declared. The present.
Ment recommend:
''That it be the nvariable rule Of tho
Police Department that all summonses
and other papers delivered BY police
men to rhaufleurs and drivers should
be written in ink throughout and that
all summons books issued to traffic
officers should be turned in to the pre
cincts to which they are attached at
the conclusion OF their tour Of dut,
and that rules regulating prompt re,
porting Of the issuing Of summonses
should be strictly enforced"
IN connection with the investigation
!nd'ctments were returned last Sen.
tpmber against Motorcycle Poiicemcn
James +. Haggcrty, Willard a Holm.
'nd Thomas NJ. Nerrigan for cxtortion
and neglect of duty The investioat;o,
was closed Yesterday END a vote Of
lhankS was extended to Assistant Dis,
'r'ct Attorney Alfred J. Tallev and
Srec'al Assistant James ". Ushor'o
tor their services. '''
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
y. G. Eillyer Ends Life
Son of Genera! on Grants
Staff Asphyxiated

EAST ORANGE. n. j.. Jan. 49,.
Ulysses Grant Hillyer. whose father
the late General William S. Hilyer
was on the staff of General Grant. in
the Civil War, committed suicide TO-
day in the home of his sister. Mrs An.
drew \. Clark. l2S Rutledge Avenue
here. When he did not come dovn
for breakfast search was instituted
and his body was found in the billiard
room on the third floor He had tied
a gas tube in such a position that
would not fail from his mouth when
he lost consciousness and had turned
on the gas.
Until four years ago he had lived
IN Denver. When he came to Easr
Orange. where his father had lived
his wife remained in the West on ae-
count of Ill health. Mrs. Clark is nov
the only surviving member OF Genera
Hillycr's family.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Water Poisoned,
Glen Cove Fears
Residents Warned To Be Careful
Until Analysis Is Made

GLEN COVE, l.. l., Jan. 1s.-Resi-
dents of this city are excited over ru-
mors that the water supply has been
poisoned by prof. German fanatic. DR..
j. B. Connolly, Health Osncer .eie-
rhoncd to-da,' TO All consumers Of ~,.v
water to boil it before using it. The
water has a peculiar taste and several
persons have fallen III with symptoms
OF mild poisoning. though none Of the
cases has been traced to tho water.
An analysis OF TIE water is To hc
made, and until it is completed DR..
Connolly has declined to discuss the
rumors Of poison. It's pcculiarities
were noticed on Wednesday, and since
that day the cases of illness have an
rcarcd ~
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
British in Springfield Are
Subjects Of Draft INQUIRY

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Jan 1S-Tbe
iollce Department to-day began an in
vestigatlon of more than 400 British
subjects resident in this city who are
subject to the draft laws of Great
Brltain and Canada. at .hc behest of tho
BRITISH recruiting mission here. The
police lack authority to arrest but will
turn over the Information obtained to
the recruiters
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
21-Year Term for Burglar
Who Terrorized Bronx

James Doyle. who confessed to sev-
eral burglaries in TIE Bronx, including
the theft Of $4,000 from the home o
Arthur II. Murphy. Democratic Coun-
ty Chairman. was sentenced yesterday
by Judge Gibbs in the Bronx COUNTY
Court to serve twcnty-one years II
Sing Sing
Doyle" said Judge Gibbs, ",he in
terests of society demand that such
nan as You should be behind prisoT
bars"
"W hat about my intcrests?' de
manded Doyle.
Your interests are secondary re
piled Judge Gibbs.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
Jacob II. Schif Joins
German Freedom Friends 8

Announcement was made ycsterda Y
'I mat Jacob II. Schiff had Joined "the
FRIENDS of German Freedom" Tho So
clcty favors vigorous prosecution Of
inc war by the United States until ali
OF America S aims have been achieved.
Among those recently enrolled in the
orgahlzatlon are former Mayor Ru-
oao'ph a; blankenburg and Professor
Morris Jastrow. jr, of Philadelnhia.
professor Otto Manthy Zorn. of
Amherst College, and Professor Rem.
Jamin w. Bacon, of Yale.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-19
|'GoOnor Under, -
Lloyd George
Tells Workers
continued from page I

from any man in any position in Gey-
many that indicates a desire on the
part of the ruling powers in that land
to approach the problem in a spirit Of
equity.
eve demanded the restoration OF
Belgium. Is there one man here who
would make peace without tho complete
restoration of Belgium and renalatiou
for its wrongs?' ~
Cries Of NO"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
POWERS OF CITY
OFFICERS GIVEN

Continued from page one)
be required to perform the duties of
fire warden if the commission so de-
sires.
The charter provides for a sealer of
weights and measures, whose duty
it will be to enforce all ordinances
and instructions of the commission
relating to the weighing and measur-
ing Of brick, lumber, firewood, coal
hay and other articles Of merchandise
sold within the city. and to perform
all regulations provided for the in
spection and sealing of weights and
measures.
1t is required that the city commits
sion designate some officer, other than
the treasurer to ~act as purchasing
agent Of the city. He will be required
to purchase all supplies. and approve
all vouchers for payment of same. He
shall sell all city property, authorized
sold by the commission If not pro-
vided otherwise the city manager
shall be the purchasing agent. A
certificate must be attached to each
bill submitted to the commission
showing same to be true and correct
The city commission is given the
power to appoint an advisory com
mittee Of citizens TO advise with the
commission, or any officer of the city
relative TO any matter pertaining t
the city. They will serve without
compensation.
The charter provides for a board o.
review to meet at the chambers o.
the city commission on the third Mon
day of May eacn year. the work o
which will be much the same as tn,
board Of review which now does thi
work. II also provides for board o
special assessors, who shall assess al
property subject to special assess
ment, and prepare such special as
sessment rolls, etc.
In the article on the charter mex
week the powers Of the corporation
will be given.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
SHARRAR WRITES
College Boy Training for $. A. 7. C.
Writes of Work at Fort Sheridan.

Lee Sharrar, one Of the three men
sent by Alma college to Fort Sheri-
dan for instruction so as TO be able
TO aid in the drilling of the members
of the students army training corps
at Alma college this fall, has written
very interesting letter to The Rec
ord in which he tells great deal
about his work there. The letter in
part follows:
Dear Mr.. Brown:
MY experience here is invaluable
to me. | have gained physically as
well as in military knowledge, having
put on eight pounds in weight during
the first ten days. Our drill is varied,
consisting of the manual of arms,
bayonet drill, grenade throwing, sig
nal work, trench duty, French drill,
regimental, battalion and company
drill, skirmish drill and many other
phases of military work. We also
have study hours, lectures and per-
iods devoted to notebook work. In
all of the subjects which we study we
are supposed TO be qualified for teach
ing This means some concentrated
study and attention to business.
Our daily program Is much the
same as that of the army, except for
the conceded fact that we work longer
and harder We rise at 800 to
'reveile and roll in at 9:30 Our
evenings are usually devoted to lee
lures, making the day about fifteen
to sixteen hours in length.
THE boys and men, for there is a
faculty here, of our S. A. T. c..
(Students' Army Training Corpse are
a. splendid bunch. They come from the
entire Mississippi valley, at least in
my company.
IS. A. T. c. will soon be a common
term around Alma. Our camp closes
Sept. Is, and then we go back to
our colleges to drill fellow students
Every able-bodied student Of Alma
college, who is thinking Of Unce Sam
and himself, and wishes TO escape the
draft will enlist in the S. A. 7. c., and
go to college as private in the army
These men will live as soldiers do
being subject to military discipline
and living in barracks.
Student soldiers will go to college
only as long as Uncle Sam sees fit,
consequently they will be coming and
going at the end Of three month per-
iods. Some will leave college for the
officers training camps, some for
school of non-commissioned officers,
some will be sent TO the army in GER
tain vocational lines for which they
are fitted, others will study along
scientific lines. while those unfortu-
nate ones, who cannot qualify in one of
these classes will be sent to canton
ments as common buck priyates.
This game is the greatest on earth
and the more a man studies it, the
less he thinks he knows, but we are
all studying. shall be home in
about a week, waiting for college to
start, and will see you then.
Sincerely,
lee NJ. Sharrar."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
REPUBLICANS ENDORSE
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Embodied in the regular act of
resolutions adopted at the conven-
ton of the Saginaw county, Mich,
Republicans, September 10th, is an
endorsement and pledge to support
the Woman Suffrage Amendment to
the Michigan Constitution. In a
splendid tribute to the work of the
women Of the country in helping to
win the war, the convention resolu-
tion read.
eve must have men who are not
too proud to fight, and who will spun
peace without victory We need men
who will not profiteer and who will
not permit others to do so. We must
have men who will not let theory and
sentiment overwhelm their judgment,
men who now more than ever recog-
nize the wonderful work of American
women and who are anxious to give
our support to this issue in this cam
them the right to vote We pledge
paign."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN

Starting Saturday September 18th,
will begin an intensive three weeks
campaign in behalf Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan when the United States
government expects its citizens to
subscribe to SG,OO00O0, 900 worth Of
bonds.
The expectations Of the govern
ment will be met by the patriotic
citizens of the country. The amount
will be pledged, as the people are
now seriously in the war, and just as
seriously they are aiming TO win the
war, and know that there is just one
way in which it can be Won They
know that it can only be won by the
whole-hearted support of the boys at
the front, by those whom duty makes
il necessary to stay at home.
We have come seriously TO realize
this past year that America is in war,
as neighbors and friends as relatives
have been called by the grim reaper
who stalks up and down that long
battle line in France We have come
to realize that only through the
prompt support, given when it is
called for. can the war be made ma
terally shorter
America has been doing its part,
as a result in the raising Of food
stuffs, which are SO badly needed
Now the new call has come 1t is
the call for billions in money, with
which to equip our men, to aid in
downing the Hun, who has stopped
at no crime in the effort to win the
war. The patriotic citizens of the
United States are going TO step for
ward and sign up for bonds clear to
the limit Of their ability The people
of America realize now, as never be
fore, the necessity for buying bonds.
Even now, nearly two weeks before
the campaign starts applications are
being made for bonds. II is a new
job. but job that American people
can handle, and will handle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
WRIGHT SCHOOL

Mr.. and Mrs Geo. lsham and baby
spent the week end in Owosso.
Mrs. Frank Vancore and Miss
Marie Vancore spent Sunday at
Camp Custer.
Mrs. lngersoll. who has been
spending some time in Alma with her
daughter, has returned home.
Mrs. Kinney Of Mt. Pleasant spent
the week end with her daughter, Mrs.
S. Veeder.
Leon Wright of Alma spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d..
Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lentz of Grand
Rapids spent few days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Lentz.
Mrs. NJ. Mckinney of Belding spent
the week end on her farm
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sullivan of AL
ma spent Sunday with their SON,
Ross
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ellison and tho
children Of St. Louis and Mrs. Clara
Humphrey and two sons of Elwell
spent Sunday With Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Webb.
Mrs. Giles Isham, who has been on
the sick list for some time is feeling
better.
Clyde Johnston, wife and baby OF
Alma and Hugh Johnston. wife and
family of Elwell spent Sunday with
their father, Matt Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Lentz spent last
Friday at the Mt. Pleasant fair.
VIM. BARLEY and VIM Sullivan
were through this vicinity last week
selling War Stamps.
Miss Marion BARLEY. who is teach
ing school in Ithaca spent Sunday al
home. Her cousin Of Ithaca cam,
home with her.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
SOUTHEAST COE

Mrs. Mary Byers visited at the
home of her son, Hugh. in Alma from
SATURDAY. until Monday.
Mrs. Holland, who has been visiting
at the home Of her parents, has re-
turned 10 her home in Oakley.
Mrs Frank York and family of
near Crystal visited over the week
end at the home of her mother, Mrs.
a. Harter.
Murl Hart and family visited here
for "A short time Thursday while en-
route TO their home in Evart. after
having visited with relatives in Ovid.
Charles Oliver and family Of Alma
w,re week end guests at the home Of
Grant Leonard.
Harry Baldwin and family. who
have been living in Montana for the
past few years, have returned here to
live
Those who did not attend church
Sunday missed a fine sermon by the
minister. He has two fine ones for
next Sunday. and the people around
Coe are urged to hitch up the horses
and get out the old buggies and at
tend
Mrs. Wood was called to Spring
rort last week by tie serious illness
Of her daughter, Mabel. Mrs. Pernic
r caring for her aged parents while
she is gone.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
WILL HAVE ELEVEN
College Will Be Represented by Team
Again this Fall.

Although news dispatches the lat
ter part Of the week seemed TO in
d cate that the war department was
f~owri,- nor football in colleges
where students training corps exist
ed. Il is now certain that football will
again hold sway
The war department has given it
out that it favors athletics in con-
nection with the military work in the
colleges, insofar as the athletics do
not interrupt the military training.
1t is certain that trips which may
be taken by the Alma college eleven
will not interfere with the military
work. as none of them will take the
team away for over a day at a time
and this or tho week end and il is
highly improbable that these trips
will hinder the military work.
Some of the universities and larger
colleges may be forced to cancel some
of their extended trips
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
Diarrhoea in Children

For diarrhoea in children one year
old or older you will find nothing bet
ter than Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy. followed by dose
Of castor oil. 1t should be kept at
hand and given as soon as the first
unnatural looseness Of the bowels APP
pears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
MOTOR ~ WRECK

The Ann Arbor motor car, north
bound. and 'he city roai scraper had
a collision this morning al the corner
Of West Center and Lincoln. the road
scraper being demolished and the
motor ear damaged to such an extent
that it was lid an on side track
some hours for repairs The city
tractor. which was drawing the scrap
er. cleared the track just in time to
avoid being hit by the motor car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
CARD OF THANKS

] wish to thank all those who as
sisted us in various ways through
the death and burial of my dear
husband. God grant that all may
find such true sympathy in time of
sorrow.
Mrs Celia Hawkins and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
CARD OF THANKS

We desire IN this manner to ex-
press our sincere gratitude to all who
gave aid and comfort during the ill
ness and death of our darling little
one; also for the many beautiful
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Murphy
and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
NOTICE BY GOODIES

Having sold my business and
accepted position that will take me
away from the city part Of my time,
| have turned my book accounts over
to ID. l.. Johnson for collection. All
accounts are due and payable at once.
(57-tf-c) Fred w Goodies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
Good for Rilinrsness

1.-TWO years ago ! suffered from
frequent attacks of stomach trouble
and biliousness. Seeing Chamberlain's
Tablets advertised | concluded to try
thpn i-,r~ovol ra~iI'v Miss
Emma Verbryke. Lima, Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
For a Weak Stomach

The great relief afforded by Cham
berlain's Tablets in multitude OF
cases has fully proven the great value
Of this preparation for weak stom-
ach and impaired digestion. In many
cases this relief has become pcrma-
nent and the sufferers have been COM
pletely restored TO health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19

All who have papers, metals, etc,
to sell, please report to either Mrs. c.
ii. Smith, or Mrs. Ezra Smith, of the
Junior committee. All such returns
belong to the Junior X. c. fund which
treasury must be reflled soon, be-
cause good many new pupils have
entered the Washington school who
must be enrolled as r. G. members,
to prove true to the 100 per cent flags
in their windows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19

The X. {. room is open each Thurs
day evening at o'clock to all bust
ness women Miss Olive Smith is the
chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19

Did you forget TO pay your X. c..
pledge the Sth? Then pay it next
Monday the 23rd.
Miss Esther Smith, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, south of
town, has enrolled as a nurse at Har-
per hospital for the duration of the
war Are there not other young wo-
men who can fill the requirements.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19
THE CHURCHES
St. Johns Church

Morning Prayer, 1000 a. m.
Subject: The Growth of the lg-
dom. -
Sunday School, 1880 a. m.
Vesper service, 300
Subject. THE First Command
meut."
J. Frank Jackson, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-09-19

Mrs. M. M. Barker, of 325 West
Superior street, is surely patriotic
woman of the first class. She is ac-
commodating at present thirty table
boarders and donating all the pro-
ceeds to the Red Cross.