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Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Attractive Luncheon Given Bv Mrs. Daniel Francis

Mrs. Daniel Francis was. hostes'
 an attractive luncheon Tuesday at her North Central avenue residence. Doi . othy Perkins roses featured the ar tistic decorative scheme. The guest list included Mrs. Isaac Taft Stod- dard, Mrs. Harry Kay, Mrs. Fen Hil- dreth, Mrs. E. E. Pascoe, Mrs. E. T. Ceilings, Mrs. E. W. Baum, Mrs. L. D. Dameron, Mrs. Roy Wayland, Mrs. George Goodrich, Mrs. Edwin Earl Nash and Mrs. Ira J. Johnson.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Dance Is Planned for Benefit of Red Cross

An event that is being anticipated with more than ordinary amount of pleasure is the dance to be given by Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Messinger Friday evening, May 31, for the benefit of the Red Cross. The garden party is being arranged with view of giving pleasure to the guests whether or not they care for dancing for on the lawn, where the fete will be staged, will also be presented a most at tractive program. The numbers have not all been selected but it is known that Miss Margaret Priester and William Wickersham are to give | dance number and Miss Georgia Mintz will contribute to the enjoyment fur nishing a clever reading. There are to be other clever features of the affair which will be announced shortly.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
An Informal Luncheon
 Adds to Weeks Calendar

Mrs. Charles A. Mercy gave an in formal luncheon Friday at her apart ment at the Westminster, her guests being Mrs. F. A. Russell, Mrs. Flu. gene Hughes and Mrs. c. H. McCord.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Mrs. Sims Ely, Jr, Gives
 Pretty sJnformaI Luncheon

Mrs. Sims Ely, Jr., assembled few
 friends together for luncheon Thurs day in honor of Mrs. Neil Mccarthy. Covers were laid for seven.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Miss McGilIen Passing Few WeeRs On Coast En Route Home

Miss Elizabeth McGillen who passed several months here the guest of As- 5istant Secretary of State and Mrs. R. E. McGillen is in California for a few weeks en route for her home in Chicago. Miss McGillen went to the coast by the way of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Mrs. Neff Presides Over CharminuLy Planned Affair

Mrs. B. Neff presided over pleas
 antly planned luncheon Wednesday at her North Central avenue resi- dence. Spring flowers decorated ef- Actively and covers were laid for Mrs. H. J. McClung, Mrs. George Stoneman, Mrs. Paul Geary, Mrs. T. J. Coalter, Mrs. M. E. Morin, Mrs George Logic, Mrs. W. J. Oliver ano Mrs. Allan F. Keller of Albuquerque
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Delightful Week End Event Is Given at Iron Springs

events is the house party that is being given at Iron Springs. The party motoring from town on FridaJ to the favorite mountain resort com prised MT. and Mrs, Gordon Tweed MT. and Mrs. Dwight E. Heard. MT and Mrs. William c. Hartranft, Dr and Mrs. John Dennett, Jr., MT. ant Mrs. H. B. Wilkinson, Dr. and Mrs Ancil Martin and Mrs. George Gage.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19

Mrs. Anthon Begeer and Miss Kate Wilson returned Sunday from a weeks absence passed at Angler Inn.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Farewell Dinner Given For Mrs. Joseph Asset
Mrs. Mccarthy CompIimented With Pretty Informal Luncheon

Mrs. J. F. AIkire gave an informal luncheon at the Arizona club Tuesday complimentary to Mrs. Neil Mo Carthy. Besides the guest of honor there were present Mrs. Sims Ely. Jr., Mrs. Arthur Luhrs, Mrs. Albert Rosenberg and Miss Marion Doris.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19

II. NcCord, MT. and Mrs. Harry Chanoy, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Booth man and Edward Shay.
  Mir. and Mrs. Mcclellan To Give Bridge Event
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Mcclellan of West Willetta street will give an in formal bridge on Thursday evening.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Smartly Arranged Dinner Wednesday Evening Event

Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard gave Q smartly arranged dinner Wednesday evening entertaining Mrs. H. J. Lee Fred Clark and John Etchinson.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19
Mrs. Paul Ceilings and Mrs. H. T. Nevitt.
Bridge Luncheon at Country Club Is Attractive Event

 Bridge Luncheon at Country Club Is Attractive Event
 Mrs. J. L. Borah contributed to tho pleasures of the week with bridge luncheon at the Country club Thurs day that was one of the particularly charming events of the spring sea- son. Sweet peas in the rainbow tones were effectively arranged in decora- tion. The guest list included Mrs. William O. Sweek, Mrs. George Good rich. Mrs. Orville H. Brown, Mrs. R. c. Saufley, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Chester Dana Reed, Mrs. Earl Curtis. Mrs. J. l.. B. Alexander. Mrs. Charles Arnold, Mrs. c. w. Trumbo, Mrs. Il. D. Evans, Mrs. R. E. Curry, Mrs. Lee Purvines. Mrs. Ray Lewis, Mrs. Frank Viault, Mrs. L. c. Waghorn, Mrs. John Barker, Mrs. W. D. ONeil, Mrs. H. c. McDavid, Mrs. George Judson and Miss Merta Work.
 Mrs. Shannon Passes
 Week.E End Out of Town
 Mrs. Charles Shannon is passing the week end in Tucson.
 Farewell Dinner Given
 For Mrs. Joseph Asset
 Mir. and Mrs. James A. Jones of East Willetta street, gave farewell dinner Friday evening to Mrs. Joseph Asset, who left yesterday for her home in Cincinnati. Covers were laid for eight.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-19

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
TWO DIE AS CAPTIVE
BALLOON EXPLODEs
Accident at Fort OnIaiIa School Sc
,"usly Burns Eighteen Other
Enlisted Men.
FRICTION FIRES i'hBRICS
Explosion Occurs AS Command Is
Gathered About Storage Shed, Pre-
pairing To l'ut tho Aerial Device
AWAY for the Night.

iMy A..oclat.,I rrc..

OMAHA. HEB. May Two soldiers
We're burned TO dea,h and eighteen
"crc burned seriously when a captive
observation balloon % tho Cacquo,
type, exploded tonight at Florence
Field. the army balloon school "a, Fer,
Omaha, near here according TO Il state
meut by Colone! II. Il. Ierscy. post
conmandani
IN tho frc. which followed the cxpio-
sion, ono OF the balloon sheds was badly
damaged
Colonel Hcrscy's statcmen, follows:
~ serious explosion occurred at
Florence Field tonight, when one %
the obscryatiou balloons exploded as I,
was being stored away for tho night.
state clcctricity, generated by friction
OF the balloon fabrics. is believed to
have caused the explosion.
Two mon wcrc Killed. burned 50 as
TO io uurccccniHatlc. and roll call in
tho morning viii bc necessary before
II Is aossibc 10 establish their identity
beyond question. Eighteen men were
moro or less Injured IN the blast. and
fow quite seriously, but not fatally.
Tho mon burned received immcd;at &c
medical attention by surgeons at the
fort hospital"
To- nights fatalities we're tho first
si'lcc the. ba!loon schnol.-npene1rs-v verql
months ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
.LULL IS UNbROKEN
f. OVER BATTLE LINE
I. ON WESTERN FRONT
Germans Must Attack or Ad-
nit Defeat of Effort to
Crush Allies.
PEASANTS OF UKRAINIA
OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT
Finnish White Guards Now in
Possession of Whole of
Finland.
RUSSIAN ATTACKS EXPECTED
British Reverse in Palestine Follows
Capture of Town OF Es-Salt
by Australians.
PEASANTS OF UKRAINIA
OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT
RUSSIAN ATTACKS ExPEcTED
British Reverse in Palestine Follows
Capture of Town OF Es-Salt
by Australians.

The Germans must attack soon or
acknowledge their dcfca; in their ann
bilious attempt utterly to crush thc
allied armies
The present phase OF tho battle is
not unlike that before Nerdun two
years ago after the first German rush
had been stopped and even attempts
TO carr local objcctivcs had met with
defeat.
tcrman:' has lost heavily. but .hc
Emperor st'll has reserves to throw
INTO the fight. Tho defeat Monday on
the Mctcrcn-Noormcxccl line. south
west OF Nprcs. has taught tho Ger
mans that the allies are nrcparcd 70
stand their ground, and there seems
htfiH inclination at the present mo-
mcnt 10 renew Il conflict which threat
ems to he disastrous
y Berlin report says that the Fort
ress OF Scbastopol has been occupie,l
by the Germans. This was expected
after the capture OF S:mreropol las1
reak
Ckrainlan peasant deputies arc re-
ported TO have ovcrthrowu the govern
hicht OF that republic. This report fol-
lows closely dispatch saying tbo.
many Ckrainian officials lad boon ,r,-
hrlSoncd by the Germans for conspir.
ing against tho military authorities ot
me central powers. The new regime
mas announced that it VIII carry on,
'ne provisions OF the Brcst Litoysk
treaty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
bRITISiI LOSE MORE
GUNS no TIL, rf,ttr.S

A-oNL'oN, May ..-.A reverse for ,ba
hrlttsh In Palestine following the cnn-
'uFe by Australian troops of the town
" Es-sa't Is admitted in IA War Office
statement issued tonight. Nine run.
ana Il number OF horses had TO he
oahuoned 10 the Turks, who attacked
WIN superior forces. The British
troopers escaped, however. Rc-enforce
'ncnts are being FASTENED to the scenes
ana operations are proceeding." the
statement says
Thc city Of Es- Salt was defended Nv
turks and Germans. Thirty three Ger
mans and 3l1 Ottomans were taken.
prisoner lay the Australians.
The text OF the statement follows:
The Australians captured Es-Sait
and took prisoner thirty three Germans
ana 3l7 Turks.
~ mounted brigade watching the
Jordan crossing at Jisr- ed Dnmic was
attackel by superior enemy forces and
compelled to fall back. We were
obliged to abandon nine guns and Il
number OF horses. Our dctachments
escaped.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
BEGIN PROBING WRECK
OF CITY OF ATHENS
: Of Company Declares
ship Carried Enough IifcI,onts for
All Hoard
| y y ASaociatcd Press

4 AN ATLANTIC PORT. Ma 9.-yhe
{,steamship City % Athens had aboard
fG.nd in working order almost twice
FEncr required com plemcnt OF iifehoats
swhcn She was rammed ana sunk by {.
I!French cruiser CIT the Delaware coast
ffarly yesterday morning. according 20
W.. Collins, supcrintend At OF the ocean
(tSteamship Company, Il statement IS
(,sued to-day. The jel carried nine
E'boats. accommodating a42 persons. he
1sleclarcd. ard there we're l35 on board.
isixty-rine of whom were lost.
N superintendent Collins gave on, . re-
Fivised ist OF dead. showing ;hat thirty
Two OF the crew vent down with the
f3iner. Thirty three passengers ard the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
ANNA HELD SUFFERING
FROM PECULIAR MAlAOY
Ph!sicinn Declares Noted Actress Has
SponEy Condition of tho Hone
Marrow.

NEW YORK, May o.-Aura lie!l, ;ne
actress. seriously i'll 1T her apartment.
is suffering from 4 rare malady, accord
suffering from q rare ma!ady, accord
ing 80 her physician. Or. Don Id AIc
CIsk-y.
MISS Held is resting with l fair
degree OF com:ot;," &e!d Dr. McCaskev
tonight Tine May examination
has revealed a spoLgy condition of the
bone marrow and The bone cells. /; ii
q very rare aGi!c;:on. thcre being on
record cuIy Hfiy cases. 1t IS konwu
rs u;u,i:pio myoioma. .Ano .bcr con-
t..rncc viii bc held TO Gcia 'n.ne
whethc" blood TRANSMISSION viii be em-
p!u, ed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
TAFT FAVORS FIVE MILLION
ARMY IN NORFOLK SPEECH
Declares This Remarkable Force Should
Rc Trained Before nciu-
sent Abroad.
IFy .Ns.oclateG r-s.s.l ]

NORFOLK, VA, May 2.-Durins "A
brief sta" in Norfol to-day. await.
ing a train TO Elizabeth city. where he
spoke tonight in the interest ot the
Liberty loan, former President VIII
liam II. Taft, In statement. sdvo-
Gated the raising of an American army
of 100000 men. but declared tha.
these forces should he completely train
cd in the United States before boins
sent 10 the front. Home training, he
pointed cut, would rclicv: France OF
a great burden. AMI lessen the need
OF bottoms for transportat ion OF sup
plies until the shipbuild,ns program
mad reached II maximum output. Nj.
Taft declared American man power
can and Will break the deadlock on the
western front, Dri! ging speedy victory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
BLAMES NORWEGIAN MASTER
FOR LOSS OF HIS STEAMSHIP
Cnutaiu OF LiNinEStonin Declare. lie
Nns Giving Proper signals
Constantly.
NV As.ocl,.ea n.

NEWPORT MEMS, Va, May =
Blame TOR the collision between the
Norwegian steamer Fjell and the Brit
isN steamer IivinRstonia on the capcs
Tuesday night in which the Fjcll was
sunk, to-day WAS placed on the mas
ter OF the Norwegian craft b. the cap
tain oi tho Liyinsstonta Tic Living
stonia's master stated hc w"s feeling
his Wy through the fog. blowing ;hc
proper signals, and that the o'weeian
craft loomcd suddenly out OF Tie dark
ness. almost directly in front OF him.
The Living master says he
made every attempt to avoid the col
iision
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
LIBELS BRITISH STEAMER
Cnptain "f Wrecked Norwegian ship
seeks Damages Amounting
tu S:iID,OOO.
IRy Assoclntc,l i.rcs. !

NORFOLK, VA. May 2.--A sequel to
the collision between the Norwegian
steamship Fjcll and the British steam
ship LivingStonia early Tuesday morn
ing Of the Virginia capcs which re-
suited in the sinking of the Fjcll. was
the fling to-day i'll the United States
District Court by u. JohanncSScn. cap
tain Of the Norwegian. Of u libel suit
against the Living stona for $3.50. 600.
The value Of tho Fjcll was placed at
$3.50. 900. and the general cargo aboard
ut 100000. Ilo alleges that the nav
igators OF the Livingstonia were r"
sponsible for the accident.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
.ANzAC SOLDIERS ARE
HERE TO BOOST LOAN
Army Of 800 Men Arrive, and Arc
Given Il Hearty Ovation in
New York City.
sosIME VETERANS AMONG LIST
Turncd.Up Brinis OF Hats Recall
Days When Men Marched to Bat
tic for the Freedom OF the Island
of Cuba.

NEW YORK, May 2.--Close on the
heels OF Pershins's fifty lighters
and the lcj French blue Devils" who
came from the trenches 10 help put the
Liberty loan over the top. 800 Anzacs
from Australia and New Zealand. ar
rived here today. They. too. were inn
bued With a desire to help the lean.
and were given 4 tremendous ovation
as they marched from the Battery To
CITY Hall. under command OF Colonel
w. II. l'cthers. u. :. -. who was in
valided home after being wounded and
decorated at the Sommc
OF tile 300. twenty eight are veterans
of the Somme and Gallipoli. notwith-
standing their youthful appearance and
ruddy checks.
The Anzacs uniforms closely resen-
BILE those of Uncle Sans lighting men.
excepting their hats. whose turned
brm revived memories OF the United
States troops in Spanish American War
times.
The .Anzacs' parade terminated at
Forty-s second street, and the veterans
described the cheering through which
they proceeded as louder than cam
non"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
GERMAN .&TrtCK ~
THEN NNES SECTOR FAILS
fBy Nssocintcd prcssl

'NH9vVIslICtI
PARlS May > y German attack iasi
night ON the Themes sector failed, the
French War O!lice announced this after.
uoon. French troops made raids on Lie
Monchci aud west oi coucy lc Cha ateau.
NORTH OF the Avrc German at,
tack on French positions III the region
OF Themes WIS broken M by the
French lire.
"Other German efforts, north o:
Chavsnon and northwest III Rheims.
Sained no greater success.
The French carried out a number
OF raids, especially near lie MoncItci.
west OF Coucy- -Caatcau. and north
OF Pons.a- Mcusson. and brought bach
twenty prisoners
ON tho remainder OF the front the
night passed in quiet"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03

WtSiiINsfON, May ".-Ihc great
ea, battle OF tho ages impends on
the western front. military experts
predicted here to-day.
The full reserves OF tho allies and
the enemy. u was stated. have been
drawn M in preparation for tho
tremendous struggle.
IL is cstinntrd thnt tho GcrmnuS
have available ".G50,O00 men. AEninst
this numbcr. ii IL snid. the nIIIcS
viii be nbIc to throw In ut Icnst
.,615.0OO.
The brUnt OF tho fighting will oc-
cur along tho Hfty-miIc front. with
.tmicn, ns 80, pivotal point, tho line
OF battle extending NIL the way from,
tho sector north Of Yprcs 10 n point
south Of .trmcnticrcs.
And because tho German army
must 20 forward if ii IL To snvc IT.
self, mud because Its present poxi-
lion will not long remain tcnnbIc,
prediction is made thnt tho gigantic
battle will he fully under way with
In three or four days. week. may
hc consumed, or longer, before 81
decision is reached.
The struggle, II is fOrcsccn. will
center within two nintn thcntcr~-
The ono in Flanders and the other
on the shcIi-torn plains of Picardy.
Confident assertion is made by the
experts here that the British will
retire no further. though even now,
rs some sec e, tho prelude to the
new Flanders battle is hcing heard
in tho German artillery activity in
that quarter. French and kmcri-
ems, IL is Indicated, nrc mt tho fore
front In the nihcr thcntcr cast Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
CLAIM HOLLAND AND
GERMANY ARE AGREED
sand and Gravel shirpcd Through the
Netherlands VIII Not Be Used for
Nilitnry Purposes.

AMSTERDAM. May 1.-The Aiigc-
lnoinc iIaEdclshlad says M agreement
has been reached between Germany
and Holland based on the transit Of
small quaint. ties Of sand and gravel
through Netherlands territory, Germany
simply dcciarinG that the lnatcriai viii
not bc used FOR military purposes The
agreement stimulates that 10 war ma
icriaI must be transported By the Linn
burg Railway. The paper adds, ho"-
ever, hat il is possible food will be
allowed To pass on that line NcSo-
tia.ioy& are proceeding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
TAIL SPIN PROVES FATAL
Student Observer Killed al Post Field.
and bridegroom Pilot Is
Seriously Hurt.

L\WTON OKLA. May ".-Lieutcn
ant William Dean Thompson, Of the
Two hundred aud l'ifty-third Field
Artillery, student observer at Post
Field. was instantly Killed. and Lieu
tenant Foster Bailey. pilot. was in
iured seriously o-day when their air
plane ic,i 500 feet.
The engine stopped when the ncr
were doing a spiral. and as the pilo;
attempted 10 coast to landing :hc
machine went into a tai! spin. falling
to the earth.
Thompson Was married three weeks
ago Wis mother lives at Englc Pass
y. II.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
JUDGE HARVEY RESIGNS
Chatham Man Quits seventh Virginia
Cirruit Bench After Twelve
Years.
lSpeciA.;o The Times Dispatch.l

pANNlLLf.. VA. May 2.-It was
learned tonight that Il. J. Harvey. Of
Chatham. Judge of the Seventh Nir-
ginia Circuit to-day rendered his resig-
nation to Governor Westmorelaud
Davis. The juris, was actuatcd IN this
h! a desire 10 resume the practice OF
law In the county seat and in Dan
willie where. perhaps. he will form "a
partnership: Judge Harvey was select
cd I" succeed l.. w. Saunders. OF
Franklin. when the latter vacated the
bench to enter the Halls of Congress.
and he has been Judge for the past
twelve years.
Judge Harvey in youth was Il dill
gent law student and was a member
of tic State Senate for several terms
lie is In the prime o! life and a highly
populAr man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
GRANT PRESIDENT
ARMY TO WIN WAR
Blanket Authority to Summon
Force Needed Proposed by
Secretary Baker.
WILL REMODEL DRAFT LAW
Advises Appropriation Bill Should
Provide for 100000
Men.
WILL REMODEL DRAFT LAW

WASHINGTON. May 2.-Blamkct ;,u-
,hority for the President to ncrca SC
the army TO whatever size may be
necessary TO win the war was proposed
to the House Military Committee in
executive session to-day by Sccrctary
Baker. Major-Gencral March. acting
chief OF staff. and rrovos,-Atarshal-
General Crowder
An administration measure amending
tho sclcctivc draft act TO provide for
this grant of power Will bc prepared
Immediately. and prompt action on ii
asked
Secretary Baker told tho COMMITTEES
it would be unwsc to Sct any limit
on tho number Of men who could be
called 70 tho coiors aud that the grant
Ing OF complete discretionary author
ity 10 the President to increase the size
Of the army az rapidly as :ransp"rta-
tion and equipment facilities ma. war
rant would have u great Psychological
effect on the enemy by showing how
thoroughly the nation is throwing al
its resources into tho conflict.
The hrmH appropriation bill ,ais
year, Mr.. Baker said, should provide
l'i dpPIOAlnldlcIS '',Vnu,uVb men. iucluG-
ing tic nearly 1000, 600 now under
arms; but this should not be acce ptcd
as any fixed limit TO the number OF
mon TO be called within the year. sap
elemental appropriations, nc said, vii;
br submitted aS tho array Is incrca sod.
SECRETARY GIVES REASONS
FOR OPPOSING CHANGES
Secretary Baker. also outlined 10 tn.
committee to-day the reasons why he
opposed House amendments to the SEN
ate resolution 10 change the basis of
draft qrota from State population to-
the number OF men in class /. urder
which States would he given credit
for mon who have volunteered fer
service IN tho army and navy. lie said
such credits would be fair If the basis
was 10 he State populations, but that
they would not he fair with the basis
the number of men In class l. because
then some states would lave ~ cue.
! niSh no draft men, while others would
I have TO furnish n very high percent
age.
/ There were Indications to-day that
limited power TO the President 10 in
crease the size Of the army viii meet
with opposition. c'l-;e:rnlan Dcut has
not ;.ba ndc ned the bill he prepared
without consultation with the War DC
partmcnt which would limit the NUM-
Der OF men now drafted or to hercar-
ter be drafted" 10 100000 and he in
timatod to-day that he might seek it's
Incorporation in the army appropria-
ton bills.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-03
FIND BODY OF WOMAN
UNDER CEMENT FLOOR
Remains We're Wrapped in Canvas
and Hidden in Hclmuth
SChmidt's Basement.
sTRANGLED WITH cLoTHEsLiNE
Wife OF Man Who Committed Suicide
After Being Charged With Slay-
ing Three Wives, Faints When She
Hears OF Find.
iu., associated lr, SIS. J

DETROIT. May 2.-WrappcJ In can
vas, the body Of lrma ralatiuus was
found to-day under the cement t,oor
in the basement Of the home here for
mcrly occupied b. Helmu,h Schm dt.
whose suicide in the Highland ParN
Jail ten da?s ago has resulted in an
Investigation to determine the tate OF
1T least three women who lived with
schmidt as his wife. AIRS. Edward
Rcdercr. q sister of Irma Pallatiiiu"
Identified II strand OF hli. as that OF
her sisters. and examination revealed
the fact that the woman had been
stranSlcd to death with u c!othcslin".
Miss Pallatinus accompanied Schmid,
here from Lakewood. y. j., and rola-
tivcs state that the couple were mar
ried III New York this being disputed
however, by Schmidt's daughter ana
widow. Mrs. rictz-Schm;d, The wom-
an disappeared suddenly two years
aso.
The discovery was made shortly at
ter the Officials had given UP the cx-
cavation work. y workman. throwins:
up last sh0velful Of Garth uncovered
,hc canvas. The body had been placed
beneath the cement floor. which hac
then been carefully recovered so that
no signs showed that it had been
tampercd with.
Mrs Schmidt. who was brought nc-
fore Prosecutor Gillespie late to-day
Tor further questioning in connection
with The death OF Augusta Stcinbnch
who, according to Schmidt, killed her
self when he would not marry !cr
tainted when told OF the finding OF the
body